THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND, OR An Historical Account OF THE LIVES and most Memorable ACTIONS of Our English Nobility In the SAXONS time, to the NORMAN Conquest; And from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King HENRY the Third's Reign.  
DEDUCED From Public Records, Ancient Historians, and other Authorities, BY WILLIAM DUGDALE NORROY King of Arms.  
Nam genus & proavos, & quae non fecimus ipsi,  
Vix ea nostra voco.  Ovid. 
TOM the First.  
LONDON. Printed by Tho. Newcomb, for Abel Roper, john Martin, and Henry Herringman, at the Sun in Fleetstreet, the Bell in S. Paul's Churchyard, and at the Anchor in the Lower Walk of the New Exchange. 1675.   

SERENISSIMO CELSISSIMOQVE CAROLO SECUNDO Dei Gratiâ MAGNAE BRITANNIAE FRANCIAE & HIBERNIAE MONARCHAE Fidei Defensori: GULIELMUS DUGDALUS NORROY Rex Armorum, MAJESTATI Ejus Humillimus ac Fidelis Subditus, & Servus, HOC OPUS D. D.   

THE PREFACE.  
THere having been so much, and so well, in general, already spoken in few words, by that great Orator Cicero, 
Cicero de Orat. 202 b.  in commendation of History, That it is the Witness of times past, the Voice of Antiquity, the Light of Truth, and the Life of Memory; to offer more, were superfluous. Most certain we are, that every one, naturally, is desirous of Knowledge; and Experience teacheth us, That the gaining thereof, is not any way better, then by observing the success which hath attended the Actions of other Men.  
Ailred, 
Ailred. Rieval. col. 369. n. 30.  an old Monk of Rievaulx (who lived in the time of King Stephen, and Henry the Second) in his Preface to the History of King Edward the Confessors life, tells us, That, by Recording the Lives and Actions of the Good, those who come after, have encouragement to imitate their Virtues; and, that nothing more inciteth the mind of Man, to an emulation of others, then to hear the report of their noble Achievements; conceiving, that by doing the like, they may reap the like benefit.  
It is said of Demetrius Phalaraeus, 
Laert. lib. 1. cap. 5.  that he advised King Ptolemy, to provide himself of Books touching his Kingdom, and such as did Treat of Military Actions, to the end, that therein he might read what his Friends durst not admonish him of. 
Aeneas Silvius d● Dictis Alphonsi.  And that when Alphonsus, King of Arragon, lay sick at Capua, reading the famous Acts of Alexander the Great, written by Quintus Curtius, he grew so much pleased therewith, that, upon his recovery, he said, Farewell Avicen, farewel Hypocrates, and all other Physicians; and long live Quintus Curtius, the Restorer of my Health.  
Of what relates to Kings, and Sovereign Princes, the Volumes, which have been already written, are large and numerous; nor hath there been a neglect to preserve the memory of others, though of inferior rank, who have been famous in their times; it being accounted a generous disposition in all Men, to endeavour to know whence their Forefathers were. For, besides what we find of such, dispersedly occurring in our Public Histories and Annals: Divers there are, of whom a particular account hath been given, as to their Marriages and Issue. For instance, 
Impr. Paris. An. 1619.  of some great Families in Bretaigne by Augustine du Paz: 
Impr. Paris. 1621.  Of the Houses of Chastillon, Guines, Ardres, and many other, by Andrew du Chesne: And of ours in this Realm, by the Learned and judicius Robert Glover, long since Somerset Herald (in imitation of Claude Paradine his Alliances 
a Impr. Lugd. An. 1561.  Genealogicks) which with great exactness being performed, was afterwards made public 
b Impr. Lond. An. 1610.  by Thomas Mills, his near Kinsman and Executor.  
The like also of the Marriages and Issue of the Nobility of England, withsome Historical Notes, 
Impr. Lond. An. 1622.  did Ralph Brook, sometime York Herald, accomplish in An. 1619. afterwards Reprinted with Corrections (I wish I could not say with too sharp and severe Reflections) by Augustine Vincent; at that time Windsor Herald; who, in his Epistle Dedicatory to the then Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl Marshal of England, intimates his purpose of somewhat touching The Baronage of England, and lives of such, as had been Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter: For the effecting whereof, he had no small advantage by his free access to the Public Records in the Tower of London, being then a Clerk in that Office; though, what progress he made in either of these, I never yet saw.  
Of the Right Noble and Ancient Family of Berkley of Berkley Castle in Com. Gloc. there hath that been done, in an Historical way, by the special Industry of a worthy Gentleman 
e 〈…〉 , lately deceased, which I heartily wish may be a Pattern for some others to follow; it being faithfully extracted, partly out of Public Records, and partly from the great mass of ancient Charters, and other Memorials still remaining in Berkley Castle.  
I must ingenuously acknowledge, that I had not any thoughts of attempting this Work, here made public, until (by God Almighty's disposal) attending the late King Charles the First (of Blessed Memory) in His Garrison at Oxford, according to the duty of my place; and continuing in his service there, from the beginning of November, An. 1642. until the end of June, 1646. I had both leisure and opportunity of perusing many excellent Historical Manuscripts, choicely preserved in the Famous Bodleian Library, and sundry Colleges there; whence having gathered a large stock, of fit materials in order to such a Work, I grew encouraged to proceed farther; and thereupon, betook myself to a diligent search into those old Records in the Tower of London, Office of the Rolls, Exchequer, and sundry other public places. Next into that incomparable Treasury of most ancient and choice Manuscripts; which the late Right Worthy Sir Robert Co●ton Baronet, had, in his time, happily get together: And after that, into divers other, no less estimable; which, with much charge, had been gained by the Right Honourable the late Lord Hatton; and by his especial favour freely communicated to me; likewise into that elaborate Collection from the Pipe-Rolls made by Mr. Roger Dodsworth, (my late deceased Friend) and into sundry other, whereunto my Quotations do refer: Amongst which, those of the before specified Robert Glover, formerly Somerset Herald, (most opportunely acquired from several hands, wherein they lay obscured) were not the least.  
A task (indeed) of such importance and weight (for so, at length, I found it to be) that though I had thus fitted myself with materials conducing thereto, I could hardly be persuaded to undertake. But considering at last, that these my Collections, which had been no small charge and pains to me, were not like to be of such use to those, unto whose hands, they might hereafter come, as to myself; I resolved to put them in order, and to begin the Work.  
As to its Title, The Baronage of ENGLAND; some perhaps may doubt, whether it be suitable and proper to it; by reason it contains all other superior Dignities, from a Baron to a Duke, inclusive. It is therefore to be noted, That all those Degrees were anciently comprehended under that appellation; and, that this First Volume relates only to such of the Earls, and their Descendants, as had their first Advancements, before the end of King Henry the Thirds Reign; and to all others, who held their Honours or Baronies by Tenure, as anciently. The second, to those, whose Original hath been (viz. of Earls by Creation, and Barons by Summons to Parliament) before the Eleventh year of King Richard the Second Reign. And the third, to those and their posterity, who have had their Creations by Patent (as most Barons had) or by Writ of Summons from that time (viz. 11 Rich. 2.) till this present age; the Dukes, Marquesses, and Viscounts, being herein likewise included, and reserved to their proper times and places.  
As also to observe▪ That whereas anciently the Titles of both Earls and Barons were local, as from their chief places of residence; of later times they are become merely Titular: The Earls, and those of superior Degrees, having, for the most part, nothing to do in those Counties or Places; nor some of the Barons, but take their Titles of Honour according to their own fancy; sometimes of Places, whereof they are not owners; and sometimes of an old extinct Family, whereunto they stand not at all allied.  
And, though we have little from our Public Records, relating to those eminent Persons, who had usually the title of Earls (and sometimes in their Military capacity of Dukes) before the Norman Conquest: Yet, have I taken notice of them, from such of our old Historians, who have made any mention of their memorable Actions; which (indeed) is but very little, by reason that Literature was, in those days, at a low ebb; in regard of the frequent Wars and Troubles, which the Saxon Kings had one with another, and in defending themselves from those Pagan Danes; who, making so many invasions upon them, by the space of some hundreds of years, burnt and destroyed their chiefest Monasteries, wherein, whatsoever they had of Historical, or other Learning, was choicely preserved.  
Certain it is, that, under those Kings, there were some, who had the Title of Thanes; a Dignity equal to that of Baron, after the Conquest; though of these (and but few neither) farther than merely their Names, is there much (for the Reasons before noted) to be found. But, after Duke William of Normandy, had, by his Conquest here, obtained the Crown of this Realm, making a general distribution of the greatest part thereof, amongst his Friends and Followers; he advanced some of them to the Dignity and Title of Earls, others to that of Barons; as our old Poet, Robert of Gloucester taketh notice.  
But King William then therefore, abouten a two year,  
Went again to Normandy, from whence he come ere;  
As in the furst year, that he fong this Kingdom;  
And soon again to Englonde, on saint Nicholas day he come:  
And Knygtes of beyond the See, and other Men also,  
He gave him lands in Englonde, that he lygtly come to.  
And yut her Eyres holdeth on land many ●on,  
And disherede kind Men, that he held his soon.  
The most deel of hege Men, that in Englonde been,  
Been come of Normans, as ye now seen.  
etc.—  
And Earls and Barons, that he made here also;  
Though that they come naught with good rygt thereto.  
Of those Earls which were before the Norman Conquest, and for some time after, it is observable, That they were not Titular, but Officiary, that is to say, in the nature of Vice-Roys or Lieutenants to the King, in their respective Counties; their chief residence, being, for the most part, in the Principal Town of the Shire; whereupon they had, vulgarly, their Denomination from thence. Likewise, that though the ancient Earls of Sussex, had their Seat at Arundel Castle, and for that reason were commonly called Earls of Arundel; there is nothing more certain, then that they were Earls of that County; as Ferrer was of Derbishire, though sometimes called Earl of Tutbury, in regard that Tutbury Castle (in Staffordshire) was his chief Seat. And Gilbert Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, though sometimes called Earl of S●riguil, by reason that he had his chief residence at Striguil Castle, near Che●stow in Monmouthshire.  
Furthermore, that these Officiary Earls usually sat in the County Court as judges; most matters of moment being then determined before them; and Fines not seldom levied, as I have elsewhere 
* Or●g. Jurid. cap. 13 & 14.  showed.  
As to the form and manner of advancing such to the Title and Dignity of Earls, who were so honoured in those days; it was not always alike. Some there were, though not many, who had the same conferred upon them by Charter; of which, Geffrey Mandevill, Earl of Essex, by Maud the Empress, was the first 
* Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cottonianâ. , whereof there is now remaining any authentic testimony; 
Videses Tit. of Honour by J. Selden▪ part. 2. cap. 5. n. 7.  the rest, for the most part, being invested with that Honour, per Cincturam Cingulo Comitatus. Whereupon, the Sheriff had command to make Livery unto them of the Tertium Denarium de placitis Comitatus, ut sit inde Comes, (as were usually the words of the Precept) — The third penny of the Pleas of the County, that thereupon he might be Earl thereof; that is 
* Glo●●. Spelm. Vocab. Denatius tertius.  to say, Of the Fines, and Foreign Emoluments, which anciently belonged to the Earl, the King having the other two parts, according to the Laws of King Edward the Confessor, viz. Rex habebit C sol, & Consul Comitatus L ta, qui tertium habebit Denarium de Forisfacturis. For certain it is, that until he had the Livery of the Tertium Denarium, he was not fully invested with the Earldom; as by this instance (amongst many) is evident, viz. 
a Claus. ●● H. 3. 〈◊〉.  Rex cinxit Thomam de Warwic cingulo Comitatus Warwic; & mandatum est Vicecomiti Warw. quod eidem Comiti habere faciat, id quod habere debet nomine Comits Warwici; & de quo praedecessores sui, Comites Warwici seisiti fuerunt, tanquam ad eos pertinente, nomine Comitatus Warwici. And, that this was the meaning of that Precept to the Sheriff (which bears date at Tewksbury, 24 Martii, 27 Hen. 3.) viz. That he should thereby be vested with the Earldom, may seem, from what an old Annalist 
b MS. in Bibl. B●dl. K. 84. (Cant.) f. 50 ●.  addeth to the mention of making this Thomas Knight, at Whitsuntide (the King then solemnising that Festival at Gloucester) with Roger Bigod, and Hugh de Vere (the one Earl of Norfolk, the other of Oxford) scil. Willielm. Longespe accingitur gladio militari, sed non fit Comes Sarum. But as to the original of this Title of Earl, the Form of Investiture, Creation, Releifs, etc. considering that our great Selden 
c Tit. of Honour, part. 2. cap. 5. , hath so accurately and learnedly discoursed thereon, I shall say no more.  
Touching the Title of Baron, as it hath been, here anciently used and understood; however some have made sundry ghesses at the Etymology of the word, which originally, with the Germans, signified Virro, id est, a Man. Plain it is, that with us, it meaneth a Freeman, or rather a Freeholder; whereupon those, who were the King's chief Tenants, id est, his principal Freeholders had the title of Barones Majores. And, as they thus holding of the King in Capite, by Barony, were called his Barons: So had most of the great Earls, in those elder times, their great Freeholders under them, whom they also called Barons; as is evident by their Charters, wherein they usually wrote Omnibus Baronibus suis, tam Francis quam Anglicis, etc. So likewise inferior Lords of Manors, their Curia Baronum (not Curia Baronis, as is now the usual Title of the ●ourt Roll) id est, The Court of their Freeholders', who were anciently Homagers to them, as the Kings were to him: Whereupon the jurors in such Courts, are to this day, in many places, called The Homage.  
And, as these great Tenants to the King, (who had their Titles from their principal Seats or Heads of their Baronies) were called his Barones Majores; so were his other Tenants (or Freeholders) who held of him by Military service in Capite, termed Barones Minores. Of which two sorts of Tenants, together with the Bishops and Earls, the Parliaments of this Realm, did anciently consist, as I have elsewhere 
d Orig. Jurid. cap. 5.  showed; only the Barones Majores had Summons by several Writs; and the other, who held by Military service in Capite, by one general Summons from the Sheriff in each County.  
Which Tenants in Capite, called Barones' Minores, did come to Parliament till 48 Hen. 3. for most evident it is, from what I have instanced in sundry places of this Work, that it was by the multitude of those who met in the Parliament held at Oxford, in 47 Hen. 3. and by the strength of their numerous Retainers, at that time attending them, upon pretence of danger from the Welsh; that they forced the King to submit to those unreasonable Ordinances, called Provisiones Oxonii, there framed; whereby the Regal Authority was, in effect, totally wrested from him. And, having, by that means got the power into their hands; by which, raising a potent Army, they became victorious in the Battle of Lewes, the next ensuing year, where the King and Prince were both made prisoners, they thought it not safe to adventure the calling of any future Parliament, whereunto such numbers, with their large Retinues should have a colour to resort; left, after their tyrannous oppressions were sufficiently felt (as it is plain they then were) by the same Engine, whereby they got the Sword from the King, it might be recovered again from them.  
And therefore, instead of those Barones Minores, and their Trains, they sent out special Writs 
e Claus. 49 H. 3. 〈…〉.  in the King's Name (he being then their prisoner) to summon only those of the Barones Majores, which were of their own Party; and the like Precepts 
f Claus. 49 H. 3. 〈…〉.  to the respective Sheriffs, in each County, to cause two Knights in every Shire, and one or two Burgesses for each Borough, to represent the Body of the People, residing in those Counties and Boroughs. Which rational device, for prevention of danger, being at that time begun by them, hath (as we see) been continued and practised, by the successive Kings of this Realm, ever since.  
But in the Conqueror's time, he who had not forty Hides of Land, was not reputed a Baron: For by an authentic Testimony, it is thus Recorded 
g 〈…〉 — Abbas Wulfricus habuit fratrem, Guthmundum Vocabulo; cui filiam praepotentis viri, in matrimonium conjungi paraverat: Sed, quoniam ille xl. hidarum terrae dominium minus obtineret; licet nobilis esset, inter Proceres tunc nuncupari non potuit.  
Certain it is, that though the Earls in those days, had that formality of Investiture, as I have briefly showed, and afterward 
h 〈…〉 , by a venerable Robe and Coronet; I do not find that the Barones Majores had any Creation at all, either by Charter or Robe, but were Barons by their Tenure only. And, that afterwards, others, having Writs of Summons, to come to Parliament, sat inter Barones; that is to say, with, and amongst those, who were Barons by Tenure; whereupon they were called their Peers or equals, and consequently were reputed Barons.  
Touching the Antiquity of which Writs of Summons, I mean of such, who held not their Lands by Barony, but were called to those great Councils (we now term Parliaments) by reason of their Prudence; some are of opinion, that they began towards the later end of King Henry the Thirds Reign; which is very probable, in regard, upon that grand defection of those who had been in Arms against the King, and vanquished in the Battle of Evesham; most, if not all of them, were, at present, set aside. But▪ to point out, who they were, that had their first rise, by Writ of Summons, until 
i Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  22 Edw. 1. and afterwards, passeth my skill; there being no public Record, that doth make mention of them, till then, excepting that of 49 Hen. 3. which only taketh notice of those, who were, in the Kings Name summoned by the Rebellious Barons to that Parliament, which they held, whilst he was their prisoner.  
Perhaps it may be doubted by some, whether every Family, of whom I have discoursed in this first Tome, where strictly Barons by Tenure, or not, because nothing doth appear by Inquisition, of some, that they held by Barony; nor, by any other memorial of their Releifs. To satisfy therefore the curiosity of such, I say, that, having found, from the Notes of some former judicious Antiquaries, that they were so reputed; I deemed it a safer error, to take notice of them, in that qualification, then, by their omission, tacitly to conclude them otherwise.  
Peradventure also, it may be thought, that my omitting the Arms of those Families, whereof I do discourse, is a fault. But thereunto I answer, that, well considering Hereditary Arms to be of no greater Antiquity than King Richard the Firsts time: I might have been too rash, in attributing those, which (from the testimony of good Authority) have been since borne, to the times preceding, which were totally uncertain: So likewise, as to the Coronets of Earls, for which we have no sure authority, above King Edward the Third's time; neither of Viscounts till King James', nor Barons till this of King Charles the Seconds Reign.  
Besides, admitting good evidence for all these, throughout all times, such hath been the disuse of this age for cutting of Prints in Wood; by reason, that those in Copper are more beautiful; that the Art of Carving in that kind, is now so lost, as there is little done therein, but what would rather blemish the Work, then adorn it. And, as to Cuts in Copper, it is very well known, that there can be no use of them made by that Press, which Printeth the Book; but another, through which, by a chargeable expense, every single Escutcheon is to pass.  
As to the Schemes of Descents, whereby the Reader might be the better assisted in observing the contexture of the Discourse; I have inserted such as I thought most necessary; deeming the rest perspicuous enough, without that pains and trouble.  
If in the first Volume of this Work, there shall be any doubt, whether the Families be ranked according to their Antiquities in Dignity; I must acknowledge, that I am much unsatisfied myself, as to that point: but having no clearer light, to guide me better, I have adventured to place them, as they are; wholly dissavowing any determination of my own therein, as to superiority, or precedence: professing, that, could I have fixed them with more exactness, I had much rather have so done.  
As to the defects in the Matches and Issue of some who have lived, or yet live in these times: I must attribute it chiefly to the want of such Public Enteries of them, as have formerly (that is to say, before the beginning of the late unhappy Troubles, in Ann. 1640.) been made in the Office of Arms; as also for lack of that opportunity of address, unto such, as might have given me better Instruction therein: And therefore shall desire, that those who are, or may be concerned in that kind, of whom I am properly to make mention in the other Parts of of this Historical Work, now 〈◊〉 for the Press; will take some care to cause such Entries to be made, as may preserve the memory of them to future times: Whereunto, having access, I may make use of what is most necessary.  
And, as to the memorable Actions of those, who have lived in these later times; if it shall be thought, I have not been so Copious in making mention of them, as I might: I desire it may be considered, that the Reign of King James did not afford very much: And that the greatest part of King Charles the First's, was calm and peaceable, until the prevalent party in that unhappy Long Parliament, being tainted with Presbyterean Principles; raised such an insurrection as destroyed many Thousands; and at length terminated, in the horrid murder of that most pious and excellent King. Touching the chief Actors wherein, it is yet too early to discourse: But, in the next Age, 'tis like, that those subtle Artifices, whereby they first got Power into their bloody Hands; and their transcendent Oppressions, and Cruelties, when they had gained it, may be faithfully represented to the life, by some more able Pen; to the end, that Posterity may not be ignorant; that it was under the specious pretence of asserting the Established Religion, the Laws of the Land, and Liberties of the Subjects, that they alured the people to their assistance. Si enim 
* M. Westm. in Anno 1259.  (saith the Monk of Westminster, where he puts a Period to his History of that time, in which he lived) de potentibus vera dicuntur, & Scripturae commendentur, Bella parantur ei: Si taceantur, vel, si bona pro malis annotentur, mutilabitur; & de blandimentis, adulationibus, & falsitationibus, graviter Opus totale condemnabitur, & redarguetur.  
Again; whereas it might be expected, that I should have ascended much higher, in my discourse of some Families than I have done; perhaps from the Norman Conquest, presuming them to have been Originally French; and, that there is some colour for it, in regard their names are found in divers Copies of that Memorial commonly called The Roll of Battail-Abby. To this I Answer; that there are great Errors or rather Falsities in most of those Copies; by atributing the derivation of many from the French, who were not, at all, of such Extraction; but merely English; as by their Surnames, taken from several places in this Realm, is most evident. But such hath been the subtlety of some Monks of old, that, finding it acceptable unto most, to be reputed descendants to those who were Companions with Duke William, in that memorable Expedition, whereby he became Conqueror of this Realm; as that, to gratify them (but not without their own advantage) they inserted their nam●● into that ancient Catalogue.  
Perhaps also, some may think, that there is not enough said in honour of their own respective Families, comparatively with others. To such I Answer; that many there have been, who though raised to Honour, for their personal merits, did descend from Ancestors of eminent note in the World, for divers Ages, yet not Peers of this Realm of whom I could not justly be silent. Again, no rational person can judge, that all men in all times, have been alike active in the World▪ therefore, of them which lived privately, how can we expect to find more, than we now discern of such, who are our own Contemporaries?  
Besides, as all the parts of the habitable World were Successfully Planted and Peopled: And, as all Nations had their proper and peculiar times; and not their beginnings at one and the self same instant: so had every Family its respective time, in its deserved Exaltation.  
And, as to those, whose personal virtues have been conspicuous, that they have worthily merited advancement to Honour: however the present Age may look upon them, with less esteem than such as can derive themselves from a long Descent of noble Ancestors; Posterity, will assuredly, set an higher value on them. For, 
Malo tibi Pater sit Thersites dummodo tu sis, 
Juvenal. 8.   
Eacidi similis Vulcaniaque Arma capessas,  
Quam te Thersiti similem producat Achilles.   
¶ There is much wanting to this Work, I acknowledge, that might have been gathered from those magnificent Tombs, and other venerable Memorials wherewith the Monasteries of England did plentifully abound, had there been sufficient notice taken of them, before their fatal dissolution; which by their Inscriptions, would have clearly ascertained the times of Death, places of Sepulture, divers Matches, many Children, and some memorable Actions of the persons there Interred; and which, through their ruin, are now utterly lost; the Figures whereof (by Prints from Copper-Plates) might likewise have been no small ornament thereto. But so great a prevalency, hath the Evil of Lucre had, upon the Hearts of worldly men, that occasion was taken, in the time of King Henry the eighth, to make what secular advantages they could from the miscarriages of others. And, though the Project, at first, was to accomplish what they brought to pass at last; yet did they not discover those their ravenous intentions, until a proper season.  
For having 〈◊〉 far as could be, packed the members of the House of Commons, in that notable Parliament, begun at Westminster, 3 Novemb. 21 Hen. 8. and continued by Prorogation until the fourteenth of April, 27 Hen. 8. As also, insinuated to most of the Nobility, and other persons of quality, what temporal benefit they should acquire by the Dissolution of the Religious Houses; after divers subtle practices made use of, to effect what they had thus closely designed; they suggested to the people; That, For as much as manifest Sin, Vicious, Carnal, and Abominable living, hath been daily used and committed, in such little and small Abbeys, etc. Where the Congregation of such Religious persons, was under the number of Twelve; whereby the Governors of such Houses, and their Covents, did spoil, destroy, consume, and utterly waste, as well those Monasteries, etc. their Lands, etc. as the Ornaments of their Churches, Goods and Chattels; to the high displeasure of Almighty God, slander of good Religion; and to the great Infamy of the King's Highness, and the Realm, etc. if redress should not be had thereof: So that, without such small Houses were utterly suppressed; and the Religious persons therein, committed to great and honourable Monasteries of Religion, where they might be compelled to live Religiously, for Reformation of their lives, there could no redress, nor Reformation be, in that behalf. In consideration thereof therefore: (for these are the very words of the Act) the Kings most Royal Majesty, being supreme Head, in Earth, of the Church of England; daily studying, and devising, the Increase, Advancement, and Exaltation of true Doctrine, and Virtue in the said Church, to the only Glory and Honour of God, etc. Considering also, that divers great Monasteries wherein (thanks be to God) Religion was well kept and observed, were destitute of such full numbers of Religious persons, as they might keep; did think good, that a plain Declaration should be made of the premises: Whereupon the Lords and Commons, by great deliberation, finally resolved; that it should be much more to the pleasure of Almighty God, and Honour of this Realm; that the possessions of such small Religious Houses, etc. should be converted to better uses, etc. and thereupon did humbly desire, that it might be Enacted, that his Majesty should have and enjoy to him and his Heirs for ever, all and singular such Monasteries, etc. to the pleasure of Almighty God, and to the Honour and Profit of this Realm.  
But when by this device (which I thought not impertinent here to set forth) they followed the Chase with quicker speed in Order to the full fruition of all the rest. Which they accomplished within less than three years after, by Instruments of Surrender from the respective Covents: partly through corrupting the chief in each of them, with large Pensions, during their lives: and partly by terror, to such as were not pliant. Which, being affected; to secure what was done, all possible haste was made, not only to demolish those goodly Structures, wherein they did inhabit; but the total Fabrics of their very Churches, wherein some of the Kings of this Realm, and most of the Nobility, and other persons of chief Note, were honourably Entombed: And then to disperse their possessions into sundry Lay-Hands; either by free Gift, easy purchases, or Advantageous Exchanges: and this for fear lest they might ever return to be again employed unto such uses, as the Piety of their wellmeaning Founders did Originally design them.  
Nor did this ravenous practice make a stop here: but after the Reformation began in the time of King Edward the Sixth, which abolished Indulgences, Prayers for the Dead, and many of those Devices, then called Piae Frauds, which had been used in the Church; whereby the temporal profit of the Layman, was thought to be not a little impaired; they fell to work again, under the specious pretence of taking away those things out of other places, as were then thought unnecessary, and superstitious: Whereby, such spoil and destruction was made in the Cathedrals, Collegiate, and Parochial-Churches of the Nation; by defacing those Monuments of the Dead, where any gain was to be had; as that few of them, whereon any Portraiture in Brass, or Copper; or Epitapths in such mettle had been engraved, were permitted to remain; but were barbarously torn away, and sold to common Braziers and Tinkers: In so much as Complaint being made thereof to Queen Elizabeth, she issued out two Proclamations; the one in the Second year of her Reign, and the other in the Fourteenth, for putting a restraint to this execrable dealing. But alas, all too late; that mischief being done which could not be repaired.  
Such hath been (we see) the specious Mask, which Covetousness puts on; viz. to pretend Purity, Sanctity, and the Honour of God; but under those holy Veils, to perpetrate the greatest Villainies imaginable. Consonant whereunto, it cannot easily be forgotten, what we have seen, of this kind, acted over again in our own times. In which those few Memorials of the dead, that were left undestroyed before; have been, by the horrid rapine of those Holy-pretended Zealots (then in Arms) throughout all the Cathedrals of this Realm, and most Parochial Churches, almost totally eradicated.  
With what difficulty, length of time, and expense, the Materials for this Work have been got together, there are not many, I am sure, that can well judge. And yet I must expect no less than the censure of some, who would have it thought, that they know much; if they do hit upon any thing that I have not seen; and perhaps will tax me with negligence, or worse, for omitting it; though it be as unlikely that I should have cognisance thereof, as 'tis to know what money another man hath in his Pocket.  
Others there are, I doubt, who will be apt to blame me for representing the piety of ancient times, in such sort, as I have done; looking upon it as vain, and superstitious: But whatsoever the opinion of those may be, as to matter of Merit; I think it safest to judge the most charitably of all men.  
As it is much satisfaction, to myself; that after so many years travel and pains, I have thus far brought to light the most remarkable Actions of divers worthy men, who have long since flourished in this Realm; and been famous in their generations: which till now, for the most part, have lain buried in the depth and darkness of Oblivion: So it will be to all other (I am sure) who have any sense or regard for the Honour of their dead Ancestors; and likewise encourage some public Spirits of greater abilities, and better Interest, to pursue the work, thus begun by doing right, in due time, to those of this Later age, touching whom I have made but a brief mention, for the reasons before expressed.  
Some, perhaps, there are, who may be doubtful as to the certainty of divers things which are related in this Historical Work from the Credit of our Chronologists, whose usual course hath been to magnify the eminent Actions of the Worthies in their times, with Hyperbolical Encomiums; as they did also the Piety of the Religious, unto little less than Miracle. But if, for this respect, what is of that kind delivered, shall be esteemed merely fictitious, the renowned Enterprises of those elder Ages, would be not a little obscured. For, though to beget the higher Honour to the same of Heroic men, those ancient Writers (the Monks) did assume a Poetical liberty in extolling their glorious Exploits, somewhat farther than strictly they ought; to the end that the greater Veneration should be had to their Memories; if▪ for that reason those their Reports shall be totally exploded; there is nothing more certain, than that much of Truth will be utterly lost.  
As to what I have related, which is beyond the memory of those, who have been or are my own Contemporaries; my Authorities are exactly quoted. But as to what hath happened within that time, it is upon their credit, who had no reason to speak farther, or otherwise than their own knowledge doth reach: So that, I hope, there are no mistakes therein, but what the candid Reader may very well pardon; if they be other than the Printers faults: my chief end, being to deliver nothing but Truth, and with an honourable respect to every one.  
And now to conclude, As this Historical Discourse will afford (at a distance) some, though but dim, prospect of the Magnificence and Grandeur, wherein the most Ancient and Noble Families of England did heretofore live: So will it briefly manifest how Short, Uncertain, and Transient Earthly greatness is. For of no less than two hundred and seventy in number, touching which this first Volume doth take notice; there will hardly be found above Eight, which do to this day continue; and of those not any whose Estates (compared with what their Ancestors enjoyed) are not a little diminished. Nor of that number (I mean 270.) above twenty four, who are by any younger Male-Branch descended from them, for aught I can discover.   

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In divers places, instead of Io●. is put john. And in some of the Pedigrees miles for militis.   

THE BARONAGE. OF ENGLAND BEFORE THE Norman Conquest.  

Earl of Gloucester.  
OF this County I have not met with the mention of any more than one Earl before the Norman Conquest; nor in any other County one so ancient: Eldol, being Earl here in the Year of Christ 461. 
An. 461.  of whom it is reported 
* M. Westm. in eodem anno. , That when Hengist, the Saxon, having heard of K. Vortimer's death, returned into Brittany with Four thousand Soldiers, K. Vortigern, with his Nobles, determined to give them Battle; whereupon Hengist resolving to prevail by Treachery, signified to Vortigern, that himself and all his Forces should be at his disposition: And that for better confirming of what he so offered, Ambresbury was appointed for the place of their meeting; but at this meeting, the Britain's being unarmed, (the Saxons having long Knives called Seaxes) were, for the most part, perfidiously murdered: Which being discerned by this valiant Eldol, than Earl of Gloucester, he presently took up a Stake, which he found by chance, and with it laid about him with such courage, that he slew no less than Seventy of them; and having broke the Heads, Arms, and Limbs of many more, got from them into Gloucester.  
¶ After this, scil. in An. 489. 
An. 489.  when Aurelius Ambrose, 
M. Westm. in eodem anno.  King of the Britain's, sent to raise all the Power of the Nation, for to extirpate these Pagans, unto whom he gave Battle near the River Don in the North. This famous Earl Eldol having an earnest desire to encounter personally with Hengist, rushed through the thickest of them with that Troop which he commanded, and pulled him out by the Nose of his Helmet; whereupon the Saxons fled, and the Britain's had the Victory. Which being, by the admirable courage of Eldol, thus obtained; and a Meeting had of the principal Commanders of the British Army, to consider how to dispose of Hengist; up stood Eldad, Bishop of Gloucester (Brother to Eldol) and said in great wrath; That if all would have him saved, he himself would cut him in pieces, ask, why they should be so effeminate as to stick thereat: Whereupon Eldol taking him out of the Town, drew his Sword, and cut off his Head.   

Earls of Cornwall.  
OF this County was Gorlois Earl, 
An. 499.  in the time of Vther-Pendragon, King of the Britons, of whom this is reported 
* Matth. Westm. , That Uther determining to solemnize the Feast of Easter at London, with great honour, appointed all his Nobles to be thereat; amongst which, this Gorlois then was, together with Igerna his Wife, whose Beauty did surpass all other British Women; so that the King fell in love with her, and courted her with all delicates: Which being discerned by the Earl, he retired speedily into his Country without leave; the King therefore being highly incensed against him for so doing, hasted after him into Cornwall, and fired divers of his Towns; and at length besieging him at Dimilioch, provoked him to come out to Battle: Which he did so inconsiderately, he being one of the first mortally wounded, his followers dispersed themselves. After whose death the King took Igerna to Wife; and begot on her a Son, called Arthur, who became afterwards not a little famous.  
¶ The next Earl was Cador, 
An. 517.  who when King Arthur had besieged Colgrine, 
Mat. Westm.  the Saxon General in the City of York; understanding that ●●●dulph the Brother of Colgrine, expecting the coming of more Saxons upon the Sea Coast, designed to fall upon King Arthur in the night 〈◊〉. Arthur having notice thereof by his Scouts, 〈◊〉 this valiant Cador with Six hundred Horse and Three thousand Foot; who meeting the Enc●●y unexpectedly, flew many of them, and routed the rest.  
About three years after, 
An. 520.  upon another invasion of the Saxons, 
Mat. Westm.  and a great Battle fought with them near bath in Somersetshire, wherein Colgrine and 〈◊〉 (beforementioned) lost their lives; and Cheldric, the other principal Leader of them, with the remaining part of their Forces were put to flight. This Earl Cador, by King Arthur's Command, pursued them into the Isle of Thanet, slew Cheldrick, and forced the rest to yield themselves to his mercy.  
This noble Cador left issue Constantine, 
An. 542.  whom King Arthur at his death, 
Mat. Westm.  appointed to be his Successor in his Kingdom of Britain.  
¶ The next Earl was Godric, of whom I have seen no other mention 
a H. Knighton. col. 2320. n. 30. , than that Egelwold, sometime King of England, leaving no other issue that survived him, but one Daughter, named Goldusburgh, (Six years of age at his death) committed her to the tuition of this Godric, who afterwards gave her in marriage to Hanele●, Son to Birkelan, King of Denmark.  
¶ In the time of King Aethelred Ailmer or Aethelmare (for so is he also called) was Earl of this County; who, being a person of singular Piety, Founded 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 254. b.  first of all the Abbey of Cerne in Dorsetshire, in the days of King Edgar; and had so great a veneration to the memory of Eadwald, Brother of S. Edmund the Martyr, who led 
c Ibid. p. 254. a. n 50.  an Hermit's life in Dorsetshire beforementioned, near to a certain Spring called the Silver-well; that, with the help of Dunstan (Archbishop of Canterbury) he translated 
d Ibid. p. 254. a. n 50.  his Relics to the old Church of Ce●nel, than the Parish Church.  
¶ After this, scil. in An. 1005. (in the time of King Ethelred) he Founded 
e Ibid. p. 258. & 259.  the Abbey of E●n●sham in Oxfordshire; and likewise 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 206. a.  the Priory of Bruton in Somersetshire (all Monks of the Benedictine Order) which he amply endowed, as by the Authorities, which I have here cited, will appear; though in that of Bruton, Cannons of S. Augustine, were afterwards placed.  
This Ailmer was 
g Matth. Westm. in An. 1013.  also Earl of Devonshire, under which Title, in the year 1013. when 
h Matth. Westm. in. An. 1013.  S●ane King of Denmark overrun the greatest part of the Land, with his Army, and forced King Etholred to betake himself unto the City of Winchester for refuge; he with all the great men of the West, fearing 
i Matth. Westm. in. An. 1013.  the tyranny of the Danes, submitted 
k Matth. Westm. in. An. 1013.  themselves to Suane, and gave Hostages 
l Matth. Westm. in. An. 1013.  for their peaceable obedience unto him. 
An. 1016.  And about three years after this, when King Edmund Ironside fought so stoutly against King Canute (Son to the same Suane) he, joining 
m Matth. Westm in An. 1016.  with that traitorous Eadric Streona, Earl of Mercia, and Earl Algar, adhered 
n Matth. Westm in. An. 1016.  to Canute.  
Of his Issue there nothing more appeareth, than that he left a Son 
o R. H●ved. fol. 250 b. n. 20.  called Aethelward, who in the year 1018. was killed 
p R. Hoved. fol. 250 b. n. 20.  by King Canute, together with that great Traitor Eadric Streone, Earl of Mercia.   

Earls of Worcestershire.  
THough in all other Shires, those who were employed in the Rule and Government under the respective Kings, in the Saxons time, had the Title of Comites and Deuces; yet these, in this County, 
An. 681.  were called Subreguli: Of which, O●●ic is the first, unto whom K. Ethelred in the year of Christ 681. gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 10● b. n 40 & 50.  Three hundred Tenements (id est, Houses with Land belonging to them) in Gloucestershire, and unto Oswald his Brother, as much in this Shire, they being called 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 10● b. n 40 & 50.  Ministri sui nobilis generis, his Servants or Officers of Noble descent. Out of which great gift, this Osric Founded 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 10● b. n 40 & 50.  ●a Monastery of N●●ns in the City of Gloucester to the honour of S. Peter the Apostle, constituting 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 10● b. n 40 & 50.  Keneburge his Sister first Abbess there.  
This Osric (sometimes called 
e Ib. ●. 12● b. n. 20. ● 137. b. a. ●0.  Oshere) gave 
f Ib. ●. 12● b. n. 20. ● 137. b. a. ●0.  unto two Nuns, viz. Dunnun and Bucgan, the place called Widsandun, consisting of Twenty Fermes lying near the River Tillah, for the Founding of an Abbey there.  
He also gave 
g Ibid, 〈…〉 b. a. 30.  the Village of Rippel to one Frithwald, a Monk in the Monastery of Worcester, for his support there under that Ecclesiastic Rule.  
¶ The next to him was Huctred, sometimes called 
h Ibid. p. 120 a. ●. 31.  Dux Wicciorum, who gave 
i Ibid. p. 120 a. ●. 31.  to the Monks of Worcester, the Lordships of Stoke and Scepeston, in the time of King Offa. As also 
k Ib. p. 138 a. n. 10.  Uverabyrig (id est, 
An. 756.  Overbury) Eatun 
l Ib. n. 2●. & 30. , (near the Brook called Selewear●e) and the 
m Ib. n. 2●. & 30.  Lordship of Scepanaesctun to the Monks of Worcester.  
¶ After him Eanbert (Brother to the same Vhtred) who gave 
n Ib. n. 40.  Tredinton to that Monastery.  
¶ And lastly, Aldred (Brother to Vhtred) who bestowed 
o Ib. p. 10● a. n. 60. ● 113 b. ●● 20.  on the Monks of S. Peter at Gloucester, Threescore Fermes at Culne. As also 
p Ib. p. 10● a. n. 60. ● 113 b. ●● 20.  an Hundred and twenty Hides, lying without the Walls of Gloucester, where now the Bertone is; and 
q Ib. p. 10● a. n. 60. ● 113 b. ●● 20.  in Nymdesfeld Three Ferms. Moreover he confirmed 
r Ibid. p. 124 ●. ● 50.  the Grant of Timbingetue (lying at the Foot of Wendesclyf) which Village King Offa gave 
s Ibid. p. 124 ●. ● 50.  to the Monastery at Clife.  
He likewise gave 
t Ibid. p. 138. n. 30.  the Lordship of Westune to the Church of Breodune: And to the 
u Ibid. n. 60  Monastery of Worcester Secgesbearwe, in An. 778.   

Earls of Northumberland.  
BEing now to speak of the Earls of this County, as it is at this day limited with Cumberland and Westmoreland, Westwards; with the Bishopric of Durham; Southwards; with Scotland to the North, and the Sea to the East. It will be fit in the first place to manifest, That long ago that part of England, called Northumberland, was of a far larger extent; therefore, before I proceed with my Story of these Earls, I have thought it necessary to take notice, that the ancient 
a 〈…〉  Bounds of that Territory, known by the name of Northumberland, was 
b 〈…〉  the whole Tract of England, from the River Humber Northwards, to Scotland, together with Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland; and so it continued 
c 〈…〉  during the time that it was governed by Kings, being divided 
d 〈…〉  into two parts; viz. Deira, which is that lying betwixt Humber and the River Teise; and Bernicia, that betwixt Teise, and the River tweed: But when it began to be governed by Earls or Consuls, their Jurisdiction was, for the most part, restrained 
e Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  to the Banks of Tine and Derwent, towards the South; Westmoreland and Cumberland towards the West, Scotland to the North, and the Sea to the East, as it is at this day; so that few of them had to do beyond those Bounds.  
Admitting therefore for truth what hath been said, it must be concluded, That those two Earls, viz. Brithric 
Brithric. Offere.  (or Birth) and Offere, who ruled here in the time of Egfrid, King of Northumberland, were Ministerial under him only for the whole extent from Humber to Scotland. Of which Earls, 
An. 700.  there is chiefly this 
f Jorval. col 793. n. 30. Matth. Westm.  memorable; First, That Brithric being sent by King Egfrid into Ireland with an Army; notwithstanding that the Irish then were a harmless people, and always Friends to the English Nation, he miserably wasted that Country, but were not long unrevenged, for 
g Jorval. ut supra.  the year ensuing, Egfrid invading that part of Scotland then inhabited by the Picts. (though S. Cutbbert earnestly dissuaded him therefrom) was slain: And that Brithric, soon after making 
h Jorval. ut supra.  another inroad upon the Picts, to vindicate King Egberts' death, lost 
i Jorval. ut supra.  his life.  
The like fate 
k Mat. Westm.  also had Offere, 
An. 708.  who within few years after, made another adventure against them for the same cause.  
¶ From which time, until the year 953. 
An. 953.  I find no mention of any other Earl; but then, the people submitting 
l R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. 10. & n. 30.  to the Dominion of King Edred, the West Saxon Monarch, to preserve their Country from destruction, which he had threatened; in regard, that contrary 
m R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. 10. & n. 30.  to their Faith, solemnly made to him, they had advanced 
n R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. 10. & n. 30.  Eiric (a Dane) to be King of those Northern Parts, Osulph was 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. p. 41 b. n. 20. & 30.  constituted. Which Osulph, afterwards, in the Reign of King Edgar receiving 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. p. 41 b. n. 20. & 30.  Oslac to be his Companion in the Rule, governed 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. p. 41 b. n. 20. & 30.  all the Country on the North of Tine, 
Osulph. Ossar. Wa●theof Senior.  leaving 
r Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. p. 41 b. n. 20. & 30.  Yorkshire and the rest (South thereof) to Oslac.  
¶ To Osulph succeeded 
s R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. ●0. S. Dunelm. col. 79. n. 50.  Waltheof, commonly called Waltheof Senior, in whose time (scil. An. 969. 
An. 969. ) Malcolm, King of Scotland, (Son to Kyneth) invading 
t R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. ●0. S. Dunelm. col. 79. n. 50.  Northumberland with a numerous Army, and making great devastation there with Fire and Sword, advanced to Durham, and laid 
u R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. ●0. S. Dunelm. col. 79. n. 50.  Siege thereto; Aldune then governing that Territory betwixt Tine and Teise (which was S. Cuthberts' Patrimony) as Bishop there. This Earl Waltheof making no 
x R. Hoved. fol. 243. n. ●0. S. Dunelm. col. 79. n. 50.  opposition, in regard of his extreme age, which rendered him unfit for Military Services; so that, for his own safety, he was constrained to shut 
y Ibid.  up himself in Bambrough Castle.  
¶ But uchtred, 
uchtred.  the Son of this Earl Waltheof, being a 
z Ibid. col. 80.  Person of an active disposition, and very valiant; discerning that the Scots had thus wasted that Country, and besieged Durham; and that his Father let them alone, 
a Ibid. col. 80.  raised what power he could, out of Northumberland and Yorkshire; and therewith (though much inferior in number to the Enemy) flew 
b Ibid. col. 80.  the greatest part of them; so that the King himself, with some few, were forced to save 
c Ibid. col. 80.  themselves by ●light. And being thus victorious, caused 
d Ibid. col. 80.  the Heads of the chief of those bold Invaders to be cut off and carried to Durham; where he fet 
e Ibid. col. 80.  them upon Poles round the Walls of that place. Whereupon King Ethelred, hearing of this most heroic exploit, sent forth with for uchtred; and, though his Father, Earl Waltheof, was then living, conferred 
* Ibid.  upon him this Earldom, adding the Cou●ty of York thereto.  
¶ But afterwards, scil, in An. 1013. 
An. 1013.  (King Edmund Ironside Reigning) Swain, King of Denmark invading 
f W. Ma●●. fol 38. b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 248 a. n. 10. Jorval. col. 891. n. 50. & 60.  England; this Earl Vchtred, gave 
g W. Ma●●. fol 38. b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 248 a. n. 10. Jorval. col. 891. n. 50. & 60.  the first example of defection, submitting himself to his power, and swearing 
h W. Ma●●. fol 38. b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 248 a. n. 10. Jorval. col. 891. n. 50. & 60.  fealty to him. Whereupon all the Northern parts of the Land did 
i W. Ma●●. fol 38. b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 248 a. n. 10. Jorval. col. 891. n. 50. & 60.  the like.  
Howbeit, after the death of King Swain, Canute his Son entered 
k S. Dunelm. col. 81.  England again with a very great power; and, at his Landing sent 
l S. Dunelm. col. 81.  to this Earl Vchtred, knowing him to be a person of no small power; and therefore solicited 
m S. Dunelm. col. 81.  his utmost aid; with 
n S. Dunelm. col. 81.  promises, that he should enjoy all his Honours, and much more: Nevertheless Vchtred refused 
o S. Dunelm. col. 81. , saying, 
p S. Dunelm. col. 81.  That he had already plighted his Faith to King Eth●●red his Liege Lord, and Father in Law, of whose gift he had enough already, and that he would never betray him.  
At length King Ethelred departing this life, Cnute by his power, took 
q Ibid.  upon him the Dominion here, and sent again to uchtred, requiring 
r Ibid.  his attendance on him as his Liege Lord and King. Whereupon Vchtred obtaining safe conduct for his going and return, went 
s Ibid.  to the Court; but, as he was passing towards the King, through the wicked contrivance 
t Ibid.  of one ●urebrand, surnamed Hold (a great Person in that age) divers armed Men, who lay secretly behind a Traverse, rushed in upon him, and murdered 
u Ibid.  him, with no less than forty of his Attendants, who were then at his heels.  
This Earl Vchtred gave great assistance 
x S. Dunelm. col. 28. n. 20.  unto Bishop Aldune, in his Building of Durham: And first took to Wife 
y S. Dunel. col. 79 a. n 60.  E●gfrid, Daughter of that Bishop, with whom he had 
z S. Dunel. col. 79 a. n 60.  these Lordships, viz. Bermetune, Skirningheim, Eltune, Carltune, Heaclif, and Heaseldene, upon condition 
a S. Dunel. col. 79 a. n 60. , that he should maintain her honourably as his Wife, so long as she should live; but after his Victory over the Scots he grew so elated, that he turned 
b Ibid. col. 80. n. 10.  her home to her Father; who thereupon entered 
c Ibid. col. 80. n. 10.  upon those Lordships again, and married 
d Ibid. n. 20.  Sigen, Daughter of a rich Citizen, called Stir, the Son of ulf; who was given unto him by her Father, for that, 
e Ibid. n. 20.  he the said Earl Vchtred, had killed Thurebrand beforementioned, an utter Enemy to Stir.  
And, after this, growing highly in favour with King Ethelred, in respect of his Military knowledge, he obtained 
f Ibid.  Elgiva, Daughter of that King, for his third Wife; by whom he had a Daughter 
g Ibid.  named Aldgitha, given in marriage 
h Ibid.  to Maldred, the Son of Crinan, an eminent Thein in those days, and Progenitor to that Noble Family of the nevil's, as I shall farther show in due place.  
Upon this Earl Vchtred's forsaking of Ecgfrid his first Wife (Daughter to Bishop Aldune) a Theine of Yorkshire, called Kilvert, Son of Ligulf, married 
i Ibid n. 30.  her; by whom she had issue 
k Ibid n. 30.  a Daughter named Sigrid, wedded to Arkil Son of Ecgfrid; which Arkil had by her a Son 
l Ibid n. 30.  called Cospatric, who wedded 
m Ibid n. 30.  ... Daughter of Dolfin, Son of Turfin, and had issue Cospatric, who was to have fought against Waltheof, Son of Elfi: But at length Kilvert forsaking his said Wife, her Father (Bishop Aldune received 
m Ibid n. 30.  her again, with those Lordships which he had formerly given to her for her maintenance; whereupon she vowed 
n Ibid n. 30.  Chastity, taking the Veil, and was after buried 
o Ibid n. 30.  in the Churchyard at Durham.  
¶ Upon the murder of Earl Vchtred, 
An. 1016.  King Canute constituted 
p W. Malmesb. fol. 41 a. n. 10. & 40 a. n. 30. R. Hoved. f. 207. b. n. 4. 249 a. n. 20. 250 b. R. Hunt. f. 207 b. n. 40.  one Eric 
〈◊〉.  (or Hirc) Earl of this Province; but being not pleased long with him, he forced 
q W. Malmesb. fol. 41 a. n. 10. & 40 a. n. 30. R. Hoved. f. 207. b. n. 4. 249 a. n. 20. 250 b. R. Hunt. f. 207 b. n. 40.  him to flee; and placed: Eadulf, surnamed Cudel, Earl in his stead.  
¶ This Earl Eadulf-Cudel, being a sluggish 
s S. Dunelm. col. 81. n. 10.  and timorous Man, stood much in fear, that the Scots would revenge upon him the death of those their Countrymen, who had been slain by Earl Vchtred (as hath been said;) and therefore, to pacify them, 
Eadulf-Cudel.  quitted 
t S. Dunelm. col. 81. n. 10.  Lou●●●● wholly unto them; by which means that Territory came 
u S. Dunelm. col. 81. n. 10.  at first to be a Member of Scotland.  
¶ After a short time Eadulf, departing this life, 
Aldred.  Aldred, Son to the before specified Earl Vchtred, by Ecgfrid his first Wife, came to be Earl 
x Ib. n. 20.  and slew 
y Ib. n. 20.  Thurebrand, the Murderer of his Father; which occasioned no small contests 
z Ib. n. 20.  betwixt Carl, the Son of Thurebrand, and Earl Aldred; yet at length, through great mediation of Friends, 
a Ibid. n. 30.  Peace being made betwixt them, they resolved 
b Ibid. n. 30.  to go together to Rome, but were hindered 
c Ibid. n. 30.  by tempestuousness of the Sea; whereupon returning back, Carl received 
d Ib. & col. 204. n. 30.  Earl Aldred into his House, feasting him very honourably with all seeming affection; but afterwards alluring him into a place called 〈◊〉, most barbarously murdered 
e Ib. & col. 204. n. 30.  him there.  
¶ Unto which Aldred succeeded 
f Ibid.  Eadulf 
Eadulf.  his Brother, who being much puffed 
g Ibid.  up with pride, made 
h Ibid.  great and cruel devastations upon the Welsh: But about three years after coming to King Hardi-Canutus for 
i Ibid.  reconciliation, he was murdered 
k Ibid.  by Siward, who succeeded 
l Ibid.  him in the Earldom.  
¶ Of this Siward, 
Siward.  who was a Person famous in his time (as shall be farther showed anon) and of a Giantlike 
m H. Hunt. f. 209 b. n. 40.  stature, 
An. 1051. (Velure Circa.)  I may not omit what is Recorded of him as to his Parentage, 
n Jorval. col. 945. n. 40, etc.  by the Monk of jervaulx.  
There was in Denmark (saith he) a Noble Earl of the Blood Royal, that had one only Daughter; who, to recreate herself, walking with her Maids into a Wood, not far from her Father's house, met with a Bear: Which Bear having put the Maids into so great a fright, as caused them to flee, seized upon the Damsel, and there ravished her; by which Rape she brought forth a Son that had Ears like a Bear, who was thereupon called Berne, and succeeded in that Earldom in his Mother's right.  
This stout Earl Berne had Issue a Son named Siward; who, after a time quitting his Paternal Inheritance in Denmark, took shipping, and with fifty of his Retinue arrived in the Islands called Orchades; where, meeting with a fierce Dragon, he conquered him in single combat, and forced him to flee the Land. Having so done, he put to Sea again, and landed in Northumberland to seek another Dragon; where walking in a Wood, he met with a reverend old Man, who told him, that he sought that Dragon, which he could not find: But said he, get you to your Ship again, and sail Southwards to the Mouth of the River Thames, which will bring you to the wealthy City of London. And so, parting with him, gave him a Standard called Ravelandeys, which signifieth, The Raven of Earthly Terror. Who thereupon, coming safely to London, was nobly received by King Edward (the Confessor) with promise of no small honour, if he would stay with him.  
Whereunto Siward consenting, after thanks given to the King, departed the Court; but meeting with Tosti, Earl of Huntingdon, upon a certain Bridge, was by him most unworthily affronted, by soiling with dirt; yet Siward, though he took that usage very disdainfully, did not then lift up his hand against him; but upon his return (meeting him in the same place) he cut off Tosti's head, and carried it to the King; who hearing the truth of that passage, gave unto Siward the Earldom of Huntingdon, which Tosti had possessed.  
Not long after this, the Kingdom being much infested by the Danes, the great Men of the Land consulting with the King, did advise, That the little Devil should be first exposed to the great Devil, (id est) that this Earl Siward should be placed upon that part of England, which was most like to be invaded by the Danes: Whereupon, the King committed to his charge the Counties of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and Northumberland; under which title of Northumberland, he had the Administration 
o S. Dunelm. col. 34. n. 10. An. 1042.  of that Earldom from Humber to Twede. All which he governed in 
p Jorval. col. 946.  Peace, victoriously subduing the Kings-Enemies; and afterwards sent 
q Jorval. col. 946.  his Son, called Osberne-Bulax, into Scotland, there to get what he could by Conquest: Who being there slain 
r Jorval. col. 946.  in Battle, and the news thereof brought to this Earl Siward (his Father) he enquired 
s Jorval. col. 946.  upon what part of his Body he happened to have his Death's wound; and being told, that it was upon the forepart thereof; he said, 
t Jorval. col. 946.  I am glad that my Son was worthy of such an honourable Funeral.  
Upon the Rebellion of Godwyne, Earl of Kent, he together with Leofric, Earl of Mercia, came 
u S. Dunel●. col. 184. n. 50.  with a great power to the King (Edward the Confessor) then at Gloucester.  
It happened likewise, that Egelric, Bishop of Durham, after he had sat three years' Bishop there, being expelled 
x Ibid. col. 34. n. 20.  by the Clergy, because he was a stranger, and not elected by their consent, addressing 
y Ibid. col. 34. n. 20.  himself to this Earl Siward, and offering a large gift for his Protection and Favor, obtained the same: Whereupon he compelled 
z Ibid. col. 34. n. 20.  them to receive him again.  
But considering the loss of his Son (as hath been said) he marched 
a Jorval. col. 946.  with an Army into Scotland, 
An. 1054.  conquered 
b W. Malmesb. fol. 44 b. n. 30 H. Hunt. fol 209 b. n. 50.  King Macbeth in open Battle, wasted the Kingdom; and subjugating 
c W. Malmesb. fol. 44 b. n. 30 H. Hunt. fol 209 b. n. 50.  it to his own power, constituted 
d W. Malmesb. fol. 44 b. n. 30 H. Hunt. fol 209 b. n. 50.  Malcolm, Son to the King of Cumberland in his stead.  
And lastly, Apparently discerning his Death approaching, by reason of a Flux, he said 
e Jorval. at supra. , How am I ashamed, that I did not die in so many Battles, but that I am reserved thus to exspire as a Beast? Put on me therefore my Armour of Proof; gird me with my Sword, and reach me my Helmet: Let me have also my Target in my Lefthand, and my Gilt Axe in my Right, that so, as the most valiant of Soldiers, I may die as a Soldier: For in such sort it becomes a Soldier to die, and not as a Beast lying down to depart. All which being done, he breathed 
f Ingulphus 510 b. n. 40. H. Hunt. fol. 210 2. n. 10. R. Hoved. 254 ●. n. 40 S. Mariae extra 〈…〉.  his last at York, in the year 1055. (Anno 13 Regis Edw. Conf.) and was there buried 
g Ingulphus 510 b. n. 40. H. Hunt. fol. 210 2. n. 10. R. Hoved. 254 ●. n. 40 S. Mariae extra 〈…〉.  in the Cloister of the Monastery of Galmanho, which he had 
h Ingulphus 510 b. n. 40. H. Hunt. fol. 210 2. n. 10. R. Hoved. 254 ●. n. 40 S. Mariae extra 〈…〉.  Founded.  
This valiant Earl had to Wife 
i R. Hoved. f. 243 b. n. 40. & fol. 260 b. n. 10.  Alfleda, Daughter to Aldred, late Earl of Northumberland; by whom he left Issue Waltheof 
k H. Hunt. f. 210 2. n. 10. , afterwards Earl of Northumberland, as I shall show anon. And surviving her, married 
l Ex Regist●● de Peterborough. Pen●s Dec. & Cap. ejusdem Eccles.  a Widow, called Godgive, who for the health of her Soul (by the consent of King Edward the Confessor) had given 
m Ex Regist●● de Peterborough. Pen●●s Dec. & Cap. ejusdem Eccles.  to the Abbey of Peterborough two fair Lordships, viz. Righale and Beo●mesthorpe. Which Lordship of Righale, after her death, he obtained, by Agreement 
n Ex Regist●● de Peterborough. Pen●s Dec. & Cap. ejusdem Eccles.  with the Monks, to hold during his life, and then to return to the Abbey.  
Of his Lands I find no other mention in the Conquerors Survey 
o doomsday ●ib.  then these, viz. Wilebi, Lochushum, Aclum, and Englebi, with the several Hamlets then belonging to each of them, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland, being at that time not Surveyed, by reason they had been so wasted by Wars.  
¶ Upon the death of Siward, 
An. 1056.  Tosti, 
Tosti.  
p H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 10. Ingulph. f. 510 b. n. 40. S. Dunelm. col. 287. n. 60.  Fourth Son to Godwyne, Earl of Kent, was made 
q H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 10. Ingulph. f. 510 b. n. 40. S. Dunelm. col. 287. n. 60.  Earl of Northumberland by King Edward the Confessor, An. 1056. (being the Thirteenth year of his Reign) by 
r H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 10. Ingulph. f. 510 b. n. 40. S. Dunelm. col. 287. n. 60.  reason that Waltheof, Son of Earl Siward, being then but a Child, was not able to govern.  
This Tosti was a Person of a very stout spirit, as will appear by what I shall farther say of him.  
Upon the death of Kinsi, Archbishop of York, Aldred Bishop of Worcester, being elected in his stead, was accompanied 
s Jorval. col. 952. n. 20. H. Knighton, col. 2336. n. 30 & 40.  to ●ome by this Earl Tosti, upon his going to receive the Pall at the hands of Pope Nicholas the Second: But if so happened, that when they came thither, such exceptions 
t Jorval. col. 952. n. 20. H. Knighton, col. 2336. n. 30 & 40.  were taken against him, for some expressions, that he was not only refused with dishonour; but in his return, robbed of all that he had. At which Tosti being not a little moved, boldly told 
u Jorval. col. 952. n. 20. H. Knighton, col. 2336. n. 30 & 40.  his Holiness, that his Excommunications, which were laughed at by Petty-Theeves and Robbers, who were near him, were not much to be feared in those Countries that lay far off; and therefore required, That what the Archbishop had thus been robbed of, should be restored again, otherwise the loss thereof would be imputed to his fraudulency. Adding 
x Jorval. col. 952. n. 20. H. Knighton, col. 2336. n. 30 & 40. , That when the King of England should hear thereof, he would make a stop of the Tribute which was to be paid unto S. Peter; alleging 
y Jorval. col. 952. n. 20. H. Knighton, col. 2336. n. 30 & 40.  moreover, That it would be accounted an impious thing, that Aldred should return back into his Country thus robbed and dishonoured. Upon which Speech, the Pope was prevailed with to give Aldred the Pall.  
About three years after this, 
An. 1064.  he accompanied 
z H. Hunt fol. 210 a. n. 30 & 40.  his Brother Harold in that Military Expedition into Wales, wherein Prince Griffin was subdued 
a H. Hunt fol. 210 a. n. 30 & 40.  and slain.  
But the next ensuing year, upon that unhappy scuffle, 
An. 1065.  which fell out betwixt him and his Brother, in the presence of the King at Windsor, (whereof I have spoke in the life of Harold, he grew so implacably enraged, that he forthwith hasted 
b Jorval. col. 948. n. 20. H. Knighton, 2337. n.  to Hereford, where his Brother made a great entertainment for his Officers; and there finding them met together, most barbarously cut 
c Jorval. col. 948. n. 20. H. Knighton, 2337. n.  off their Heads and Limbs, and put 
d Jorval. col. 948. n. 20. H. Knighton, 2337. n.  them into those Vessels of Wine, Methe, and other Liquors which were provided for that Feast. And having so done, sent 
e Jorval. col. 948. n. 20. H. Knighton, 2337. n.  to tell the King, that he should find the Meat well powdered at the Feast whereunto he was going. For which execrable act, the King commanded that 
f Ibid.  he should be fo●hwith banished; and so he was, being also expelled 
g Ibid.  Northumberland by the general voice of the whole County, who were not a little enraged against him for the same: For further aggravation whereof, what I shall here add, did not a little contribute.  
It happened 
h 〈…〉 , that this very year (the Fifth Nones of October) some Military Officers of Northumberland, with Two hundred Soldiers, came to York, and by reason of that horrid murder of divers Gentlemen of their County, Servants to Cospatric, whom Queen Edgythe, for the sake of this her Brother Tosti, caused to be killed in the King's Court by treachery, upon the fourth night in Christmas; and for the sake of others, whom, the preceding year, this Earl Tosti had alured into her Chamber and murdered; as also for 
i 〈…〉  the great Tribute, which he (the said Tosti) had extorted from the whole County of Northumberland. These Officers, with the Two hundred Soldiers abovementioned, fell 
k 〈…〉  upon the Servants and Retainers of Earl Tosti at York, and there slew 
l Ibid. Et W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. n. 10.  no less than Two hundred of them; broke open his Treasury, and took 
m Ibid. Et W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. n. 10.  all that was to be found there. Whereupon the whole County taking an Alarm, went 
n Ibid. Et W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. n. 10.  to Harold (than Earl of the West Saxons) into Northumberland, and to those Honourable Persons whom the King had sent to keep Peace in that Country: But, though there, and afterwards at Oxford, on Simon and judes' day, all endeavours that could be, were used for pacification with this Earl Tosti, they unanimously opposed it 
o Ibid. Et W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. n. 10. , expelling 
p Ibid. Et W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. n. 10.  him the Country for these his transcendent Villainies; who thereupon, with his Wife fled 
q Ibid. col. 193. H. Hu●●● fol. 210 b.  to Baldwyn, Earl of 〈◊〉; and Wintering at S. Omers, continued 
r W. Malmesb. f. 46 b. n. 20.  in those parts until King Edward's death.  
But not long after he got to the Isle of W●ght, and there 
s R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  exacted very much from the Inhabitants; then came 
t R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  to Sanowich, and did the like at that Port: And hearing that his Brother Harold (than King) had prepared Forces, both by Sea and Land, to go against him, he sailed to the Coast 
u R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, and there burning 
x R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  divers Towns, made great slaughter of the people.  
Whereupon Edwyne, Earl of Mercia (and Morkar his Brother) marched 
y Ibid. n 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a.  thither with an Army, which caused him to quit those Parts, and go into Scotland 
z Ibid. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a. , where he continued 
a Ibid. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a.  with King Maleolme that whole Summer: And afterwards, when he heard 
b Ibid. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a.  that Harold Harfager, King of Norway, was come to the Mouth of Tine, with more than Three hundred Sail of Ships; he hasted 
c Ibid. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a.  towards him with his Navy, and entered Humber with him, and there sailing upwards into Duse, Landed 
d Ibid. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30. R Hoved. fol. 257 a.  their Forces at Richale. Whereof King Harold having intelligence, he forthwith marched 
e S. Duncl●. col. 1●4. n. 20.  towards the North; but before he got into Yorkshire, Edwyne and Morkar (before mentioned) with a considerable Army, gave them Battle 
f S. Duncl●. col. 1●4. n. 20.  at a place called Fulford, on the North side of the River Duse, near York, upon the Even of S. Mathias the Apostle, where 
g R. Hoved. fol. 2●7 a. n. 10.  many of the Norwegians, at the beginning of the fight, lost their lives; but being not able to withstand the power of so great an Army, as the King of Norway and this Earl Tosti then had, they were forced to flee 
h R. Hoved. fol. 2●7 a. n. 10.  with no little loss.  
Howbeit, within five days after King Harold himself came with a powerful Army to York, and meeting with the Enemy at Stanford Bridge, after a sharp and bloody conflict, obtained the victory: In which fight, the King of Norway, and this Earl Tosti lost 
i Ibid.  their lives.  
Having thus traced this haughty and turbulent spirited Earl, through sundry turmoils, and mischievous practices to his death; all that I shall more say of him, is, That he is said 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. f. 334. n. 60.  to be the first Founder of the Monastery of Tinmouth, and that having S. Cuthbert in great veneration, he was very munificent 
l S. Dunelm. col. 35. n 60.  to the Church of Durham; as also, That he took to Wife 
m R. Hoved. fol 253. a. n. 40.  judith, the Daughter of Baldwyn Earl of Flanders; but had no issue, whereof I have seen mention.  
Of such Lands as this Tosti possessed in King Edward the Confessors days, these are taken notice of in the Conquerors Survey, 
Dom●sd. lib.  viz.  
Preston in Agmundernesse, with divers Hamlets then thereto belonging; Haltune with many Hamlets also belonging unto it: Witune and Hougun, with divers Villages to them belonging (all which I take to be now in Lancashire; Walegrit, Hamiburg, Estrop, Broestwic, Gretone, and Biedun, with divers Hamlets respectively to them appertaining in Yorkshire; Cosseham and Bradelie in Wiltshire; Winesford in Somersetshire; Perie in Northamptonshire; Bodmescel in Nottinghamshire; Fiseburne in Sussex; Hannei in Berkshire; Begesford in Hartfordshire; Nedreham, Brickel, and Falelie in Buckinghamshire; Driffelle and Bri●tevoldes in Gloucestershire, Cotes in Huntingdonshire; Holest, Rincurde, Nonoelle, Weringetone, and Erne●ude in Hantshire; Borecome, Antune, Affetune, and Frescewatre, in the Isle of Wight; and Stoches, in Oxfordshire.  
¶ Upon the expulsion of Earl Tosti, 
An. 1065.  (as hath been observed) Morkar, 
Morkar.  the younger Son to Algar, Earl of Chester, was by King Edward the Confessor, constituted 
n S. Dunelm. col. 193. n. 10. & col. 204. n. 40.  Earl of this Province.  
That he, with his Brother Edwyne, 
Math Westm.  routed 
o R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  Tosti, and Harold Harfagar, King of Norway, the preceding year, upon the Shore of Humber, called Lindsey Coast, where he had landed, and made his Piratical Invasion; and afterwards, that he, with his Brother Edwyne, gave Battle to the King of Norway and Tosti, upon the Northern side of the River Ouse, near York, where at the first onset they had the better of the day, hath been already intimated in my Historical Discourse of that Earl: I shall therefore now proceed with what I find farther observable concerning him, which in brief is this; That withdrawing 
p Ibid. f. 257 b. n. 40.  himself from that memorable Battle near Hastings in Sussex, wherein King Harold was slain by William Duke of Normandy: He, with his Brother, Earl Edwyne, came 
q W Malm. f. 57 b n 40.  to London, and solicited the Londoners to make one of them King; which not succeeding, they carried 
r R. Hoved. f. 257 b. n. 40.  away their Sister Algitha the Queen, and sent her to the City of Chester; and thence betook himself (with his said Brother) to 
s W. Malm. 〈◊〉 fol. 58 a.  York, where Malcolm, King of Scots, with divers English and Danes were got together, as their only place of refuge; which so enraged the Conqueror, that 
t W. Malm. 〈◊〉 fol. 58 a.  with fire and sword he did soon after almost destroy that whole City. 
An. 1067.  And the year next ensuing, carried 
u R. Hoved. 〈…〉  him over into Normandy, together with his Brother Edwyne, and many other great Men.  
That King William restored 
x Ibid. fol. 243 b.  unto him this Earldom, notwithstanding he had cause enough to doubt his fidelity, is sure enough: Howbeit, Morkar being otherwise hindered with great affairs, committed 
y Ibid. n. 10.  the Administration and that part thereof, which lieth North of Tine, unto Osulph, Son to Eadulfe, one of the Earls beforementioned.  
But his heart standing not right to the Norman Conqueror, 
An. 1071.  he with his Brother Edwyne privately withdrew 
z H. Hunt. f. 211 b. n. 20 J●rval. col. 969. n. 30.  themselves from Court, under colour of advertisement, That the King had a purpose to secure him, and broke 
a H. Hunt. f. 211 b. n. 20 J●rval. col. 969. n. 30.  out in Rebellion. And when his Brother Edwyne was murdered by his own followers (as I shall show, where I speak particularly of him) he, with divers other persons, disaffected to King William, betook 
b Ibid.  himself to the Isle of Ely; where, after a long Siege, he was at length taken, and committed 
c Ibid.  to prison; yet when King William lay upon his Deathbed, was again 
d R. Hoved. fol. 264 a. n. 20.  enlarged by his Commandment. But no sooner had King William Rufus got the Crown, than he was again imprisoned 
e Ibid. n. 30. , and at length murdered 
f Ingulphus, f. 512 a. ●. 40.  by some of his own Retinue.  
Of any Wife or Issue that this Earl Morkar had, I have seen no Memorial; but in King Edward the Confessors time, he was possessed 
g Domesd. lib.  of these Lands, viz. E●sicewall, Pickering, Wicstun, Wartre, Drifelt, Basewic, Poclinton, Bretlinton, Burtone, Welleton, with the Hamlets thereto belonging; Trectone, Walise, Olleie, Brantone, Oureton, Scheltune, Foleford, Chillness, Wifornes, Wapletone, Hornesse, and Esintone, with divers Hamlets to them respectively belonging, in the County of York. Nessham, Tuange, Cuneet, Wrdi●e, Iteshale, Caiham, and Sudtone in Com. Salop: Castretone in Com. Rotel. Westone in Northamptonshire; Actune and H●iloch in Cheshire, Lene in Herefordshire; Rolvestune in Staffordshire; Broctone and Saltebi in Leicestershire; and Cherchebi, Chime, Bodebi, Wellingoure, Basingheham, Castre, Shillingtune, Colstewrde, Cotes, Barewe, Stroustune, Nort-Stoches, Carletune, Bredestorp, Wes-Bitham, Bortone, Brune, and Stapleford in Lincolnshire.   

Earls of Lincoln.  
IN An. 716. 
An. 716.  Egga was Earl of this County, being then a Witness 
h Ingulphus, f. 485. n. 40.  to the Charter of King Ethelbald, granted to the Monks of Crouland.   

Earls of Chester.  
IN An. 716. 
An. 716.  Leuric or Leofric was Earl of Chester, and witness 
i I●gulph. fol. 485 a. n. 40.  to the Charter of King Ethelbald, unto the Monks of Crouland (of which Monastery that King was Founder,) he is there called 
k I●gulph. fol. 485 a. n. 40.  Comes Leicestriae; but the reason is, because the City of Chester was altiently termed Vrbs Legionum; and for tha● respect therefore in that mention made of Leofric Earl of Mercia, in King Edward the Confessors time, by R. Hoveden 
l Ibid. f. 155 ●. , where he takes notice of his great munificence to several Religious Houses; and in particular to that of S. Werburge the Virgin, he saith in Legacestrâ sita, which is very well known to be intended of Chester, where the Abbey of S. Werburge was, and not in Leicester.  
But of this Earl Leuric or Leofric, I can say no more, than that he had 
m Ex Vet. MS. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. MS. pen●s Jac. nuper Archiep. Arm●ch.  issue, Algar the first; and he 
n Ex Vet. MS. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. MS. pen●s Jac. nuper Archiep. Arm●ch.  Algar the second, and he 
o Ex Vet. MS. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. MS. pen●s Jac. nuper Archiep. Arm●ch.  Leofric the second, and he 
p Ex Vet. MS. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. MS. pen●s Jac. nuper Archiep. Arm●ch.  Leofwine, Earl of Mercia; of whom, and his Descendants, I have spoken under the title of Mercia.   

Earls of Wiltshire.  
ABout the year of Christ 800. 
An. 800.  Wicstan or Werstan was Earl 
q H. Hunt. fol. 197 b. n. 10. Ethelw. f. 478 a. n. 10.  of this Province, and slain 
r H. Hunt. fol. 197 b. n. 10. Ethelw. f. 478 a. n. 10.  in Battle at Kinemeresford, fight against Earl Edelmund; it being the first year of King Egberts' Reign.  
¶ After him, scil. in An. 886. Aethelhelme was Earl 
s Ethelw. f. 481 b. R. Hoved. f. 241. n. 50.  who at that time carried 
t Ethelw. f. 481 b. R. Hoved. f. 241. n. 50.  a large sum of Money to Rome, which was collected 
u Ethelw. f. 481 b. R. Hoved. f. 241. n. 50.  from the people out of the several Diocese of England; but in the first year of King Athelwlfs Reign, being sent 
x H. Hunt. f. 199 b. n. 10 & 19  by that King with his Army, to encounter the Danes at Port (in Hantshire) he was slain 
y H. Hunt. f. 199 b. n. 10 & 19  in that Battle.   

Earls of Mercia.  
OF this Part of England anciently called Mercia, and containing 
a Jorval. col. 801. n. 10.  the Counties of Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester, Salop, Chester, Stafford, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Warwick, Oxford, Buckingham, Huntingdon, and half of Bedfordshire. These following Persons were heretofore Earls, viz.  
Hugh surnamed the Great, 
An. 800.  who being Patron 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. col. 154. n. 60.  of the Priory of tewksbury in Gloucershire, buried 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. col. 154. n. 60.  Brictric, King of the West Saxons (in the year of Christ 799.) in the Chapel of S. Faith, the Virgin there, who also departing 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. col. 154. n. 60.  this life, in the year 812. lieth 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. col. 154. n. 60.  buried also in that Monastery.  
¶ Not long after him was 
f Ingulph fol 487 a.  Witlafe, Duke or Earl of Mercia, scil. An. 833. 
An. 833.  but soon after advanced 
g Ingulph fol 487 a.  to the title of King.  
¶ The next was Ethelred, 
An. 886.  unto whom the City of London, 
R. Hoved. fol. 241 a. n. 30.  upon the Restauration thereof, after it had been destroyed by the Danes, was by King Alfred (as the 
* W. Malm. fol. 24 a. n. 10.  chief City of the Mercians) granted, with Ethelfleda his Daughter (Wife to this Earl Ethelred) in the year 886.  
This Ethelred rebuilt the City of Chester in the year 906, 
R. Hoved. fol. 242. S. Dunc●m. f. 152. n. 60.  and died in the year 912. After whose death, Ethelfleda, his Widow, governed 
* M. Westm. in An. 912.  this Province of Mercia (excepting the Cities of London and Oxford, which King Edward the Elder, her Brother, retained in his own hands) for many years with much Prudence. She was a Lady of singular endowments, 
Ingulphus, fol. 495 b. n. 30 & 40.  exceeding the ancient Amazons; for, having brought forth her firstborn with much difficulty, she devoted her mind to a chaste life, and exercises herself in the structure of Towns and Castles; as also in conducting of Armies, as if she had changed her Sex. The places which she built are said to be these, 
H. Hunt. fol● 202 b. n. 40 & 50.  viz. Brunesburgh, Scor●ale; Bruge (now Bruggenorth) in Shropshire; Tamworth, Stafford, Warwic; Cerceburgh (now Monkskirby in the County of Warwick) Wardebirh; and Runcoven (now Runcorne in Cheshire, and Edesbirh (now called The Chamber in the Forest in that County.) 
Ibid. f. 203 ●▪  She likewise besieged Derby, and took it by assault; and also Leicester.  
This excellent Woman, with her Husband, Founded a Monastery in the City of Gloucester; 
Monast. Angl. fol. 108 b. n. 20.  and translated the Relics of S. O●wald from the Abbey of Bardney in Lincolnshire thither 
An. 915.  (which Monastery so Founded by them, was afterwards destroyed by the Danes▪) And departing this life upon the 19 Kalends of july, 
R. Hoved. fol 242 a. n. 30.  in the year of Christ 915. was buried at Gloucester, in the Church of S. Peter.  
There was no other issue of this Earl Ethelred but one only Daughter, called Elwina, 
Ibid.  which he had by this famous Lady Ethelfleda his Wife; from whom, after the death of her Mother, King Edward took all the Government of this Province, sending her into West Saxony.  
¶ Unto Ethelred, 
R. Hoved. fol. 245 a. n. 50.  and that famous Lady Ethelfleda last mentioned, succeeded Elfere, a near Ally to King Edgar.  
This Elfere outed those Monks which King Edgar had placed in divers Monasteries, 
An. 976.  and introduced Secular Priests, 
Ibid. f. 245 a.  who had Wives, in their stead. In the year 979. 
H. Hunt. fol. 204 b. n. 40.  he came to Werham, where the Body of S. Edward, the Martyr, lay buried; and causing it to be washed, and adorned with new Vestments, carried it to Shaftsbury, and most honourably Entombed it in that Abbey. And in the year 983. 
An. 983.  departed this life. 
R. Hoved. fol. 245 a. n. 50.   
¶ To him succeeded in the Government of this Earldom, Alfric his Son; who in the year 986. 
An. 986.  was banished the Land by King Ethelred; but ere long, 
H. Hunt. fol. 204 b. n. 50. R. Hoved. fol. 245 b. n. 10. Ingulph. fol. 506 b. n. 20.  again restored: For in the year 991. by the counsel of him and Athelward (another Earl) it was, That a firm Peace was made with the Danes, and an yearly Tribute yielded to them as a Composition, that thenceforth they should forbear their usual Inroads and Rapines. Howbeit, bearing in mind his former banishment, he suffered himself to be taken 
* H. Hunt. fol. 205 a. n. 10.  in a fight at Sea by the Danes, through his own treachery; and from that time, was never faithful in his heart to the King: 
Ibid. f. 206 b. R. Hoved. fol. 2●6 b. n. 10. W. Malm. fol. 35 a. & ibid. n. 10.  For in the year 1003. upon another invasion of the Danes, coming up to Exeter, after he had raised the power of Hantshire and Wiltshire, to encounter them in Battle, feignning himself to be sick, he betrayed his own Army, whereby the Danes made no little spoil in those parts.  
But after this he had the reward of his treachery, 
H. Hunt fol. 208 a. n. 30.  being slain in Battle at Essesdune in Essex, fight on the part of King Edmund Ironside, against King Canute, through the treachery of that perfidious Eadric Streona 
R. Hoved. 〈…〉  (of whom I shall speak anon) who betrayed the English Army at that time to the Danes, as this Alfric had done before near Exeter. 
W. Malmsb. fol. 35 a. n. 10. H. Hunt. fol. 205 a. n. 30.  Nor did he leave any Issue but one Son called Algar, whose eyes were put out for his Father's treachery.  
¶ To this treacherous Alfric, 
An. 1007.  succeeded Edric surnamed 
a R. Hoved. fol. ●7 a  Streone (Uncle 
b Jorval. fol. 887 a. n. 10.  to Godwyne, and of mean 
c Jorval. fol. 887 a. n. 10.  Parentage) a person 
d Ingulph. fol. 507 a. n. 30.  of the greatest power of any next to the King, and of most intimacy with King Eth●lred; as also with Swain, King of Denmark, and with, Canute his Son; being advanced 
e H. Hunt. fol. 206 b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 247 a.  to this Earldom in the life time of the said Alfric, by King Ethelred, in the year 1007. the Twenty nineth of King Ethelreds' Reign. He was a Man so transcendently wicked, that one of our ancientest Historians, and of greatest credit gives him this ensuing Character, viz. Faex hominum, etc. That he was the very dregs of Men; the dishonour of the English; a wicked destroyer, a subtle Knave, whose Nobleness had not obtained him wealth, but his bold language: He always lay in wait to deceive, and was ready prepared to cheat: He attended the K●●gs Councils as a faithful Person, but disclosed them like a Traitor. Being often sent to the King's Enemies as a Mediator for Peace, he kindled the Flame of War, whose perfidiousness appeared upon all occasions in this, and the succeeding Kings days. Thus far his Character; now to his practices.  
In the year 1009. 
H. Hunt. fol. 207 a. R. Hoved. f. 2●7 a. n. 30. 〈◊〉. f. 238 b. ● 30.  he, with false reports, dissuaded the King from giving Battle to the Danes.  
In An. 1015. he deceitfully alluring Siferd and M●rchere (two eminent Noblemen) into his Chamber, caused them to be secretly murdered.  
The next year following, 
An. 1016.  he most perfidiously went over to Canute, 
〈…〉  King of Denmark, with Forty Ships, and joined with him: And passing the River of Thames with him at Crekelade in Gloucestershire, 
R. Hoved. f 248 b. n. 50.  entered the Province of Mercia with an Army, and destroyed divers Towns in Warwickshire. 
S. Dun●lm. col. 173. n. 40.  Whereupon King Edmund raised all the power he could, and met them at a place called Scearstan; but this perfidious Eadric, with others of his party, who ought to have assisted the King, joining with the Enemy, brought over the Hantshire and Wiltshire Men to that side: 
Ibid. col. 174.  Notwithstanding all which, the King's Army fought so stoutly, that they stood their ground; and the ensuing day had utterly routed the Danes, had it not been for a subtle stratagem of this wicked man; who seeing the peril wherein they were, caused the head of a man called Osmear, which in the face, and colour of his hair, was somewhat like to the King, and lifted it up on high, crying to the English, You fight in vain; adding, You Dorset, 〈◊〉, and Wiltshire-men, your Head is gone, therefore hasten away quickly; behold the Head of your King, which I ha●e in my bands; therefore betake yourselves to flight as soon as you can. Which cunning and deceitful practice so wrought upon many, that they immediately fled: But the contrary being soon discerned, the rest fought on so stoutly, that they had the better of the day: So that 〈◊〉, with his broken Army, retreated in the night towards London: Which good success, gave such a great reputation to the King, that he increased his Army exceedingly, and marched back into West Sa●ony; insomuch, as 〈◊〉 growing apprehensive of his danger, betook himself to his usual art of dissimulation and treachery again; and made means to the King, that he might be received into his protection; 〈◊〉 with all assurance▪ That he would thenceforth approve himself faithful to him. And accordingly, That he might have the better credit, did for a while give him such assistance, that he raised the Siege which the Danes had made against the City of London; and worsted them so in sundry places, that they were constrained to retreat to their Ships; and had not this treacherous Eadric hindered the pursuit at Eangelsford, where they were routed, the Victory there had been absolute. Howbeit, that opportunity thus lost, 
Ibid. col. 175.  and the Danes getting all their strength together; the King, with his whole power encountering them at Assandune in Essex, might then have put a period to the dispute, but that this perfidious Earl, discerning that at the first onset he was like to have the better of the day, most traitorously fled with all that part of the English Army, whereof he had the conduct; so that the remainder being exposed to the fury and cruelty of the Danes, was utterly routed, many of the English Nobility thereby losing their lives, having never had the like loss in any Battle.  
Nor was this wicked Eadric yet satisfied, 
H. Hunt. fol. 208 b.  but to complete his execrable design of destroying the King himself, conspired his murder, which he caused his Son to effect by a Knife stricken up into his Fundament, when he went to ease nature. And having thus done, he presently went to the Queen, 
H. Knighton, col. 2317. n. 10.  who being ignorant of the matter, took her two Sons Edward and Edmund, 
Jorval. col. 907.  and delivered them to Canute.  
What expectations this ambitious Man than had of farther advancement and reward from Canute, for all his most horrid and nefarious exploits, is not hard to imagine; but these being neither such, so soon as looked for, moved him to expostulate thereupon with Canute, 
Ibid. col. 908.  and at length to upbraid him with those his services; which so exasperated Canute, that he said, Forasmuch as thou hast with thy own mouth acknowledged thyself guilty of murdering thy rightful King, and Natural Lord, thou hast judged thyself; and thereupon, causing him to be bound hand and foot, commanded that he should be thrown into the Thames, 
Ingulphus, f. 507 a. n. 40.  and drowned; which was accordingly done, fearing otherwise, that himself might be destroyed some time or other by his wicked treacheries. Others report that Canute said thus, 
Jorval. ut supra.  Because thou hast, by this fact, thought to please me, I will advance thee higher than all the Noblemen of England; and that thereupon he commanding his Head to be cut off, set it upon a Pole on the highest Gate in London, and his Body to be cast without the Walls of the City.  
This perfidious Eadric had to Wife Edgythe, Daughter of King Ethelred, Son of King Edgar; and by her that only Son, who was the Murderer of King Edmund Ironside, 
H. Hunt. fol. 207 a. Ibid. f. 208 b.  as hath been already observed.  
¶ To him succeeded in this Earldom of Mercia, 
H. Knighton, f. 2334. f. 40.  Leofwine, descended 
a Monast. Anglic. fol. 304 b. n. 30. Ingulphus, fol. 507 a. n. 30.  from Leofric, Earl of Leicester (or rather Chester) in the time of King Ethelbald; of which Leofwyne, I find no other mention, than that he was Earl of this Province of Mercia; and that he left Issue these three Sons, viz. Leofric, who was afterwards also 〈◊〉 of Mercia; Norman, a powerful Friend and special Agent, for the Monks of Crouland, being the greatest of all the Military Officers belonging to Earl Eadric beforementioned; as also his 
b Ib. f. 5●● a. n. 40. &. f. 507 b. n. 10. R. Hoved. fol. 250 b. n. 20.  Sheriffs, and murdered 
c Ingulph. fol. 508 a. n. 20. fol. Ibid. 50● a. n. ●.  with him in the year 1018. though faultless. And Edwyne, a witness d to the Charter of King Canute, made to the Monks of Crouland in An. 1032.  
This Leofric was Earl of Chester 
a R. Hoved. fol. 255 a.  in the time of King Ethelred, and made 
b I●id. fol. 250 b. n. 20.  Earl of Mercia (by the title of Dux) by King Canute, 
An. 1018.  for his Brother Normans sake, who was undeservedly killed (as hath been said) being afterwards very much beloved by that King.  
He is by some of our Historians called 
c W. Malmsb. fol. 44 b. n. 40.  Earl of Hereford, but that was (I presume) by reason of his residence at Hereford sometimes, (it having been usual in former times to call those persons Earls of such places, whereat they did reside, as is evident in those of Striguil, Arundel, Tutbury, and others, though they were Earls of certain Counties, in or near whereunto those Castles where they lived then, stood.)  
Upon the death of King Canute, there being no little controversy amongst the great Men of the Land, touching the Succession to the Crown, this Noble Leofric, 
H. Knighton, fol. 2325. n. 50.  with other principal persons on the North of Thames, advanced Harold-Harfot, Son to Canute, unto the Throne. And in the year 1041. 
An. 1041.  there being an Insurrection at Worcester, 
S. Dunelm. col. 181 a. n. 20.  in respect of a General Tax imposed by King Hardi-Canute; he, together with Godwyne, the West Saxon Earl, and Siward Earl of Northumberland, was sent to appease the same.  
And upon the death of Hardi-Canute, 
H. Knighton, col. 2329. n. 10.  was one of the chief that raised King Edward the Confessor (at that time in Normandy) to the Crown. Moreover, 
An. 1051.  in the year 1051. upon the Rebellion of the same Earl Godwyne; 
S. Dunelm. col. 184. n. 50.  he, with Earl Siward came with great Forces to the King, then at Gloucester.  
This Earl Leofric was a person of singular Piety: 
Chron. MS. Joh. Rous in Bibl Cotton. p. 121.  About the beginning of King Edward's Reign, he Founded a great Monastery at Coventry, and then endowing it with no less than Twenty four fair Lordships; so far enriched it with several Ornaments, 
R. Hoved. f. 254 b. n. 50.  as that there was not to be found in any Religious House of England so much Gold, Silver, Jewels, and precious Stones, as in it.  
Nay, 
●ol. 265 a.  William of Malmsbury affirmeth, That it was enriched and beautified with so much Gold and Silver, that the Walls seemed too narrow to contain it; insomuch, as Robert de Limesie, Bishop of Coventry (for so he was then called, though afterward Leichfield was added to the Title) in the time of King William Rufus, scraped from one Beam which supported the Shrines, Five hundred Marks of Silver. Nor was this all; for it appears, 
H. Knighton, col 2318. n. 40.  that Egelnoth, Archbishop of Canterbury, in his return from Rome, at Pavia there purchased the Arm of the famous S. Augustine, sometime Bishop of Hippo, for which he gave no less than an Hundred Talents of Silver, and one Talon of Gold; and for the love which he bore to this Earl Leofric, sent it to this Religious House; 
W. Malmesb. fol. 165 a. n. 20.  which precious Relic was placed in a Silver Shrine.  
One thing more, very memorable, Ailredus Rievallensis 
a Col. 389. Jorval. col. 949. n. 30.  in his observations upon the life, and miracles of King Edward the Confessor, doth report; viz. That this devout Leofric, upon a time, attending that pious King near the Altar in the Abbey Church of S. Peter, at Westminster, which he had Founded; at the elevation of the Host, beheld the Real Body of Christ standing on the Floor, and with his right hand depicting the Sign of the Cross upon King Edward: And that stepping towards the King to let him know what he had seen: The King said, Stand still L●ofrick, stand still, I see that which thou see●t. Also, that after Mass was ended, he farther said, My L●ofric, I do conjure thee, that so long as we live, th●● dost not reveal this, left the credit thereof should suffer through the emulation of unbelievers; whereunto he obeyed. But to the end, that the truth of this Miracle might not be concealed from posterity, wrote the particulars thereof in a Schedule, and delivered it to a Monk of Worcester, with command, That it should be put into a Shrine, and not opened until after the death of himself, and the King.  
This good Earl Leofric took to Wife 
b 〈…〉  Godiva (a most beautiful and devout Lady) Sister 
c 〈…〉  to one Thorold, Sheriff of Lincolnshire, in those days, and Founder of Spa●ding Abbey; as also of the stock 
d 〈…〉  and lineage of Thorold, Sheriff of that County, in the time of Kenulph, King of Mercia; which Countess Godeva bearing an extraordinary affection to the City of Coventry, often and earnestly besought her Husband, that for the love of God and the Blessed Virgin, he would free it from that grievous servitude whereunto it was subject: But he, rebuking her for importuning him in a matter so inconsistent with his profit, forbade her to move any more therein: Nevertheless she, out of her Womanish pertinacy, continued to solicit him, insomuch, that he told her, if she would ride on Horseback naked, from the one end of the Town to the other, in the sight of all the people, her request should be granted; whereunto she returned, But will you give me leave so to do? And he replying, Yes. The noble Lady, upon an appointed day, got on Horseback naked with her Hair loose; so that it covered all her body but the Legs. And thus performing the journey, returned with joy to her Husband; who thereupon granted to the Inhabitants of that City a Charter of Freedom from Servitude, Evil Customs, and Exactions. (A servitute, & Malis Custumis, & 〈◊〉, saith jorvallensis.) Which Immunity I rather conceive to have been a kind of Manumission from some such servile Tenure, whereby they then held what they had under this great Earl, than merely a Freedom from all manner of T●ll, except Horses, 
Col. ●334. n. 50.  as H. Knighton affirms, and as the vulgar Tradition is; in memory whereof, the Picture of him and his Lady were set up in a South Window of Trinity Church in that City, about King Kichard the Seconds time, in his right hand holding a Charter, with these words written thereon.  
I Luriche, for the love of thee,  
Do make Coventrey Toll free.  
This excellent Lady God●va was chiefly instrumental in the Foundation of that Monastery at ●oventrey, so performed by Earl Le●fric her Husband, 
〈…〉  as hath been observed; for Ingulphus saith, that it was Instigante 〈…〉, At the instance of his Wife: And herself so 〈◊〉 thereto, that she gave 
a 〈…〉  her own whole Treasure, and sent for skilful Goldsmiths; who, with all the Gold and Silver she had, made Crosses, Images of Saints, and other curious 〈◊〉 which she devoutly disposed thereto.  
Nor did her zeal to God's Service terminate here: 
Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. ● 263 a.  For besides this, she Founded the Monastery of S●ow, near Lincoln, dedicating it to the Blessed Virgin, and endowed it with the Lordships of Newark, Flatburgh, and Martinewelle; giving possession of them by a fair Jewel, and rich Bracelets curiously wrought (as her Charter imports,) whereunto were witnesses King Edward the Confessor himself, Aldred Archbishop of York, Wlfwi Bishop of Dorchester, Earl Leofrick her Husband, with divers more great Earls and others.  
The death of this Noble Leofric was at his Manor of Bromseage in Com ... upon the second Kalends of September, 
● Hoved. fol. 254 b. n. 50.  in the year 1057. (13 Edw. Conf.) and his Sepulture in that Monastery at Coventrey, of his own Foundation; unto which, 
W. Malmsb. fol. 44 b. n. 40.  he bequeathed his Body to be buried, giving therewith a great quantity of Gold and Silver.  
Of his Lands, I find no other mentioned in the Conquerors Survey, than these only, viz. A●tone, Nunetune, and Witeches●aw in Com. Salo●.  
Nor of the Noble Lady Godeva his Wife, 
Domesd. in ●●sdem Com.  than these; Newerch, Normantone, Estoches, and certain Lands in Fladburg in Nottinghamshire; Brotune in Worcestershire; Brantestone, Penne, and Molesley in Staffordshire; Norton, Bildestone, and Appleby in Leicestershire; A●lespede, Aderstone, Ard●eshille, Hansley, Chinesbery, Anesty, Fochewell, and Coventrey in Warwickshire.  
To him succeeded in this Earldom his eldest Son Algar; of whom I may not omit what is memorable, whilst his Father Earl Leofric was alive.  
In An. 1053. 
An. 1053.  (10 Edw. Conf.) 
Ingulphus, fol. 〈…〉 42. Jorval. col. 945.  Harold Son to Earl Godwyne coming to enjoy the Earldom of the West Saxons, upon his Father's death, quitted his interest in the Earldom of the East Saxons to this Algar. Moreover, about two years after, 
An. 1055.  this Algar, 
R Hoved. fol. 254 a. n. 40. H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 10.  was (upon deliberation had in a great Council held at London) banished by King Edward; for what particular cause is not said, but for Treason in general.  
Whereupon he wafted over into Ireland, and soon after, returning with Eighteen Ships as a Pirate, incited Griffin, Prince of Wales, to take part with him. Whereunto Griffin consenting, they invaded Herefordshire with a Rebellious Army; 
R. Hoved. ut supra, & n. 50. Ibid. f. 254 b.  slew and routed all those Forces which Ralph, Earl of Hereford, had raised to oppose them; and having so done, marched to Hereford, where by Fire and Sword, they did no little mischief. Of which, the King having notice, he presently sent Hardd, Earl of the West Saxons, against them with a great power; but by mediation of such as interposed, all being quieted, Algar was admitted to the King's presence, 
Ibid. n. 20.  and had his Earldom (seized on for this his Rebellion) restored to him again.  
After this, about two years' Earl Leofric his Father departing the World, 
An. 1057.  he succeeded 
a H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 20.  in this Earldom; 
An. 1058.  howbeit, the next ensuing year being banished 
b S. Dun●●m. col. 189. n. 50. Ingulph. fol 511 a.  again, he lost it; but by the help 
c S. Dun●●m. col. 189. n. 50. Ingulph. fol 511 a.  of Griffin, Prince of Wales, and the Norway Fleet, which came to him unexpectedly, he reobtained it; and within a Twelve Month after, 
An. 1059.  departing this 
d Ibid. ●. ●●.  life, was buried 
e Ibid. ●. ●●.  in the Monastery at Coventrey, near to the Grave of his Father; leaving Issue (but by whom I have not seen) two Sons, Edwyne, who succeeded him in this his Earldom; as also Morkar, Earl of Northumberland, (of whom I have spoke elsewhere;) and two Daughters, Algitha 
f R. Hoved. fol. 257 b. n. 40. , Wife of Harold, Earl of the West Saxons, (and afterwards King of England) and Lucia (who was at length sole Heir to her two Brothers) first Married 
g Ingulph. fol. 513 a.  to Ivo Talbois (a potent Norman) Earl of An●ou; secondly, to 
h Joh. Tinemuth, MS. in Bibl. Bodl. cap. 7.  Rogere de Romare (Son of Gerold;) and thirdly, to 
i Claus. 25 H. 3. m. 1. Ord. Vit. p. 820 B. 822 A. 876 C.  Ranulf, Earl of Chester, the first of that name.  
Of the Lands which this Earl Algar did possess in King Edward the Confessors days, these are Recorded in the Conquerors Survey; viz. Clive, Wiclei, Boctone, and Ferendone, in Northamptonshire; Brotone in Nottinghamshire; Celdeford, Phincingefeld, Westrefeld, Phenstade, Badwen, Donmanna, and Glestingethorp in Essex, Merlaw in Buckinghamshire; Grantesdene in Huntingdonshire; Alrewas, Scandone, Certeley, Wlstanstone, Pinchetel, Rowcestre, Crachemers, Wotoche●hed, Bertone, Lee, Rugely, Medeveld, Mera, Chenet, Eleford, Chenevare, Patingham, Clistone, Drayton, Opewas, Herulvestone, Claverlege, Nordlege, Alvidelege, Wrfeld, Seglesley, and Pen in Staffordshire; Lidlintone, Mordune, Scelgy, Melleburne, Euresdone, and Badburgham in Cambridgeshire; Hemesby in Norfolk; Tite, Luctone, Gadenai, Fleote, Holobech, and Spalling in Lincolnshire.  
To this last mentioned Earl Algar, 
R. Hoved. fol. 256 b. n. 40.  succeeded Edwyne his eldest Son, in this Earldom (Edward the Confessor being dead, and Harold, the Son of Earl Godwyne having made himself King) of whom, that which is most memorable, I shall here relate: viz▪ That when Tosti Earl, 
An. 1066.  of Northumberland, had Landed on Lindsey Coast (in Lincolnshire) with his Rebellious Forces; 
Ibid.  he, with the help of Morkar, his Brother, did beat him out of that Country: And soon after this, most courageously gave Battle near York, 
H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30.  unto Harold Harfager, King of Norway (who then had invaded the Land) though without success. 
Ingulph. fol. 512 a. n. 1●.   
And, though it doth not directly appear, that he was in that notable Battle at Stanford-Brigg in Yorkshire with King Harold, which happened within five days after, wherein that King of Norway was slain; yet it may be very well presumed that he was, in regard that afterwards withdrawing 
k H. Knighton, col. 234●. n. 10.  himself from giving assistance to King Harold in that fatal Battle, which soon after ensued with William, Duke of Normandy, upon his invasion of this Realm; the reason of such his desertion is instanced, viz. (Not for any well-wishes he had to Duke William, but) for that King Harold had detained from him his share of the spoils got in that fight at Stanford-Brigg: For no sooner did he and his Brother Morkar hear, that the Norman Duke was Conqueror, and that King Harold was slain; but that both of them hasted 
l Jorval. col. 961.  to London, and there solicited 
m Jorval. col. 961.  the Citizens to make one of them King: Of which attempt, finding no fruit, they took 
n Jorval. col. 961.  their Sister Algytha the Queen (Wife to slain King Harold) and sent 
o W. Ma●●●. fol. 58 ●.  her to Chester, themselves speeding to 
p W. Ma●●●. fol. 58 ●.  York; where Malcolm King of Scots, with divers English and Danes were got 
q Ibid.  together, as their only place of Refuge; which so enraged the Conqueror, that with Fire and Sword he thereupon almost destroyed 
r Ibid.  that whole City.  
All therefore being in the Power of the Conqueror (for so Duke William was thenceforth called) this Earl with his Brother Morkar, and divers others at Berkamsted in Hertfordshire, submitting 
s R. Hoved. f. 257 b. n 50. & f. 258 a.  themselves, swore 
t Ibid.  fealty to him, and were thereupon with many fair words, received 
u Ibid.  into protection; and not only so, but were present 
x Tho. Stubbs. col. 1702. n. 50.  at his Coronation: Nay, this Earl Edwyne was assured 
y Ord. Vit. 511 A.  by the King, that he should have his Daughter in marriage; howbeit, through 
z Ord. Vit. 511 A.  the deceitful Council of his Normans, there was no 
a Ord. Vit. 511 A.  performance of that promise; but instead thereof, in Lent following, when the Conqueror went into Normandy, he would not trust these great Men behind him, but took 
b R. Hoved. fol. 258. n. 10. Ord. Vit. ● 506 BD. H. Knighton, col. 2343. n. 60.  them, and most of the principal English Nobility (from whom he feared mischief in his absence) along with him.  
Which hard dealing provoked 
c Ord. Vit. 511 A.  this Earl Edwyne and his Brother Morkar (who were very popular and well beloved) to break out by a new Insurrection, wherein they had many followers; as also 
d Ord. Vit. 511 A.  the Prayers of the Lay-Clergy and Monks, with the continued well-wishes and supplications of the poor, for their better success in that enterprise: Such was the then general discontent throughout the Kingdom, by reason of the miserable oppressions exercised by the Normans. To the assistance 
e Ibid. B.  of which Earls, Blidon King of Wales, their Nephew, came also with a numerous Army.  
But King William, wisely foreseeing the danger, caused 
f Ibid. C.  narrow search into all places to be made; and forthwith fortified such 
g Ibid. C.  which might be of any advantage to his Enemies: So that this our Edwyne and his Brother Morkar, considering the success of their attempts to be dubious, sought 
h Ibid. C.  for favour; which being granted 
i Ibid. C.  but in show, Morkar betook 
k Ibid. 521. A.  himself to the Isle of Ely, whence he designed, in case he should not be able to defend himself, to get away by Sea. Whereupon 
l Ibid. 521. A.  the King drew down Forces to besiege him, but withal, employed deceitful Messengers to treat with him, from whom he had no little assurance, that if he would submit, he should be received into the condition of a faithful Friend; unto which, he giving overmuch credit, came peaceably out, and yielded himself; but the King resolving to trust him no more, conveyed him to close and perpetual imprisonment.  
Whereof when Edwyne heard, he determined 
m Ibid. B.  to release him or lose his life; and to that end endeavoured, for full six Month's space, to get assistance from the Scots, Welsh, and English; but before he could accomplish any thing therein, three Brothers, who were his principal Military Officers, and such as in whom he reposed great trust, betrayed him to the Normans, by whom, with Twenty Horsemen, being penned up in such a place, with the Tide, that they could not escape, valiantly defending himself, he lost his life.  
Whose death was not only much lamented by the English, but by the French and Normans, in regard he was 
n Ibid. C.  of such a Noble Extraction, and of so devout Parents; as also a Person very beautiful, and an especial lover of the Clergy, Monks, and Poor-people. So that, when the King himself heard by what treachery his life was lost, being compassionately moved, he wept▪ banishing those that betrayed him, instead of rewarding them as they expected.  
Of any Issue or Wife that he ever had, I have seen nothing; but of the Lands whereof he was possessed in King Edward the Confessors days, the Conquerors Survey Recordeth these; viz. Muertone, Hotone, Chellinghes, Catrice, Ascam, Chipesch, Ledestune, Lastone, and Trapum, with divers Hamlets belonging to each of them in Yorkshire; Eiminstre, Ford, Ellesmales, Archelon, Walitone, Dodintone, Stratune, Stodesdone, Crugetone, Dodetune, Celmeres, Wiche, Langeford, and Plivesd●ne, in Shropshire; Dubrige, Widerdestune, and Dulvestune, in Derbishire; Wivr●h●m, Estham, Maclesfeld, Optone, Beddesfeld, Burwardestone, Hurdingebery, Pontone, Ferentone, Alburgham, Haordine, Radintone, Dodestune, Roelend, and Biscopestrey in Cheshire, and part of North Wales; Bremesgrave, with Eighteen Hamlets at that time thereto belonging; Dudeley, Benesley, and Fecceham, in Worcestershire; Suchely, in Herefordshire; Hales, Bradeley, Bernertone, Abetone, Lutni, Belintone, Burtone, Selchemore, Longenelre, Mutone, Alverdestone, Ullavestone, Ricardescote, and Monetvile, in Staffordshire; Blochesham, and Edburgebery, in Oxfordshire; and Chirchetone in Lincolnshire.   

Earls of Somerset.  
THe first Earl of this Shire, 
An. 823.  of whom, I find mention, was Hun; who being in the 
a Ethelw. fol. 478 n. 30.  Battle at Ellendune, betwixt Egbirht, King of the West Saxons, and Beornulf, King of Mercia. In An. 823. was there slain 
b Ethelw. fol. 478 n. 30.  and his Body buried 
c Ethelw. fol. 478 n. 30.  at Winchester.  
In the year 845. 
An. 845.  Earnulf was Earl of this County; who joining 
d M. West. in eodem anno.  with Osric, then Earl of Dorset, and Alstane Bishop of Shireburne, gave Battle 
e M. West. in eodem. anno.  to the Danes at Pedredesmuth, where they obtained a great Victory 
f M. West. in eodem anno.  over those Pagans. But all that I have seen farther of him, is, That in the year 854. 
An. 854.  he conspired 
g M. West. in eodem anno.  with the said Bishop of Shireburne, against King Athelwolf, (then at Rome) and had caused 
h M. West. in eodem anno.  his younger Son Aelfred to be Crowned by Pope Leo; determining 
i M. West. in eodem anno.  to oppose his return again into England; partly 
k Ibid.  for that in so doing, he had endeavoured to deprive his eldest Son Ethelbald of his Right, to succeed him; and partly 
l Ibid.  because in his return he had wedded judith, Daughter to Charles, than King of France.   

Earls of Dorset.  
THe first Earl of this Province, 
An. 835.  that I find, is Aethelhelme, who in the year 838. (King Egbert then Reigning) after an honourable Victory, which he had 
m M. West. in eodem anno. Ethelw. fol. 478 b. n. 10.  upon the Danes, that then invaded this Land, in pursuing them farther than was safe, lost 
n Ethelwe●d, f. 478 b. n. 10.  his life.  
¶ The next is Osric (or Osred) who in the year 845. 
An. 845.  in the time of King Ethelwolph, joining 
o M Westm. in A. 845. R. Hoved. fol▪ 237 a. n. 20.  with Earnulf, Earl of Somersetshire, and Alstane, Bishop of Shireburne, encountered 
p M Westm. in A. 845. R Hoved. fol▪ 237 a. n. 20.  the Danes in Battle at Pedredesmuth; slew 
q M Westm. in A. 845. R Hoved. fol▪ 237 a. n. 20.  a multitude of them, and obtained 
r M Westm. in A. 845. R. Hoved. fol▪ 237 a. n. 20.  a signal Victory. This 
s S. Dunelm. col. 140. n. 50.  is that Osric whom some of our Historians do call Earl of Hantshire.  
¶ After him, scil. in the Reign of King Edgar, Egelward; of whom, I have not seen any other memorial, than his being Founder 
t W. Malmsb▪ fol. 162 a. n. 40.  of the Abbey of Pershore in Worcestershire.   

Earls of Devon.  
THe first Earl of this County, 
An. 851.  that I read of, was Karl, who in the year 851. (Athewulph being then King of the West Saxons,) fought 
u S. Dunel. col. 138▪ n. 〈◊〉. H. Hunt. fol. 19● b. n. 40.  valiantly against the Pagan-Danes, which did then much infest this Kingdom; and obtained 
x S. Dunel. col. 138▪ n. ●●. H. Hunt. fol. 19● b. n. 40.  a great Victory against them at Winborne in Dorsetshire.  
The next was Odda, who in the year 878. (King Alfred Reigning) was besieged 
y 〈◊〉. fol. 480 b n. ●●.  in a certain Castle by those Pagan-Dane●. After him Edred, of whom I find no other mention, than that he died 
z Jorval. col. 832. n. 10. H. Hunt. ●. 202 a. n. 20.  in the year 901. a Month before the death of King Alured; and that he had been a faithful assistant 
a Jorval. col. 832. n. 10. H. Hunt. ●. 202 a. n. 20.  to him in many Battles.  
Then Ordgar in the time of King Edgar; of whose beautiful Daughter, 
An. 961.  called Alfrida, there is a notable Relation; first of her marriage with Ethelwolfe, Earl of the East Angles, and afterwards with King Edgar himself; whereof I shall take notice at large, when I come to speak of the said Ethelwolfe.  
Of this Ordgar, this is chiefly memorable, viz. That he Founded 
b Monast. Anglic. p. 220. n. 30 & 60.  the Abbey of Horton in Dorsetshire (which was a Cell to Shireburne) and likewise Tavestoke 
c M. W●st. in ●●dem annis, An. 961.  in Devonshire, in the year 961. And dying 
d M. W●st. in ●●dem annis, An. 961.  in the year 971. was buried 
e M. W●st. in ●●dem annis, An. 961.  in that Abbey, where he had a fair Tomb; as also, that he had a Son called Edulf of a Giantlike stature, and wonderful strength▪ of whom it is reported 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 217 b. , That coming to Exeter with King Edward, (Son and Successor to King Edgar) and finding the Gates of the City shut up and barred, he with his hands and f●●t burst them open; and that this Edulf had a Monument also in the same Abbey of Tavestoke, in proportion suitable to the immensity of his Bulk.  
This 〈◊〉 is sometimes called Ordulf, and by some reported 
g Ibid. pag. 905 b.  to have been the Founder of that Abbey of Tavestoke.  
After Ordgar, 
An. 1003.  a certain Norman Earl, called Hugh, was made 
h R. Hoved. fol. 240 b.  Earl of this County by Queen Emme; which Hugh, partly by his negligence, and partly treachery, suffered 
i R. Hoved. fol. 240 b.  Sweine, King of Denmark to enter Exeter, and make great spoil there.  
To him succeeded Ailment, who, being also Earl of Cornwall, is under the Title of that County spoke of.  
And to him Odo, unto whom King Edward the Confessor gave 
k 〈…〉  also the Earldoms of Somerset and Dorset.   

Earls of Kent.  
OF Kent the first Earl, 
An. 852.  whereof I have seen any mention, and that upon a memorable occasion, was Ealhere, viz. A Victory against the Danes in this County, in the year of Christ Dccclii. Who arriving 
a Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt.  in the Mouth of Thames with 350 Ships, landed 
b Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt.  a great Army; wasted the City of London; and foiled 
c Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt.  Beortulph, King of the Mercians, in open fight: But at length, coming to Sandwich, were encountered 
d Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt.  by King Ethelstan (Son to Athelwulph, the West Sax●n King;) and by the help of this Earl Eal●ere, after great slaughter, totally put 
e Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt.  to flight, nine of their Ships being then also taken 
f Asseri▪ Menev. Annal. Sim. Dunel. Annal. H. Hunt. . About two years after, this valiant Earl, with the assistance of Wada 
g Ibid. in eodem anno , Earl of Surrey, gave them Battle 
h Ibid. in eodem anno  again in the Isle of Shi●ey; where, though, at the first 
i Ibid. in eodem anno  onset, he had the better of the day, yet at last, 
An. 854.  the Danes prevailing, he lost 
k Ibid. in eodem anno  his life.  
The next Earl of this County (that I meet with) was Ceolmund, 
An. 897.  so constituted 
l Mat. Westm▪ Annal.  by King Aelfred, in the year of Christ Dcccxcvii, to withstand the incursion of those Pagan-Danes, which then much infested this Land.  
In the time of King Canutus, Godwyne 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 229 a. l. 19 , a person of great note in those days, and of a most Noble Extraction, was Earl 
n Speed. pag. 418 b. . viz. Son of Wolnoth, Son of Egelmar, Son of Egelrick, Brother to that great Edric-Streona, Earl of Mercia, in the days of King Ethelred, commonly called the Vnredy.  
In the year 1024. 
An. 1024.  this Earl Godwyne was General 
o Matth. Westm. Annal.  of the English Forces in that expedition made by King Canutus, with his Army, consisting of English and Danes, against the Swedes; in which he performed most signal service; for 
p Matth. Westm. Annal.  discerning the King to have great loss in the first days fight, he privily assaulted 
q Matth. Westm. Annal.  the Enemy's Camp in the night following, slew a multitude of them, and routing the rest, compelled Vlfe and Eiglafe, Kings of that Nation, to peaceable terms.  
But the next thing memorable of him (that I have met with) was a most perfidious and ignoble Act, which much clouded the honour he gained by that brave and heroic exploit; the Story 
r Mat. Westm. Annal.  whereof is briefly this.  
The year following the death of King Canutus, 
An. 1036.  (who was in truth no other than an Invader here) Aelfred, Son to Etheldred, late King of England, by just Succession, having remained in Normandy, with Duke Richard his Uncle, for a long time, made sail hither with Five and twenty Ships full of stout Soldiers, to challenge his rightful Inheritance; and arriving at Sandwich, advanced to Canterbury; whereof Earl Godwyne having notice, he went and met him; and having assured him of his Fidelity, feasted with him that Evening: But soon after, in the night time, when Aelfred and his followers were asleep in their Beds at Guildford (in Surrey) he rushed in upon them with a multitude of armed Men; and binding their hands behind them, set them on a row; causing them all to be beheaded, except the tenth man; and not satisfied with that, decimated them once over again, so that ●●w were left alive. After which he bound the Royal Aelfred himself (a young Prince of great honour) and carried him to the City of London, unto Harold, Son to Canutus, (by the power of this Earl) then made King; who upon sight of him, commanded, that he should forthwith be carried to the Isle of Ely, and his eyes put out; which being performed he soon died.  
The substance of this most perfidious action of Earl Godwine, doth Simoen Dunelmensis also relate 
s S. Dunelm. col. 179. , but with instances of greater barbarity; taking notice, that upon the death of young Aelfred at Ely (as is above expressed) his Body was buried in the South Porch on the West part of the Cathedral there.  
But on these his faithless and cruel practices, 
An. 1041.  little comfort or quiet attended; for no sooner was King Harold dead, but Hardi-Canutus, King of Denmark, who succeeded him in the Throne, calling 
t M. Westm. Annal. Sim. Dunelm. H. Knight. col. 2326.  to mind the injuries done by Harold unto himself, and his Mother, sent 
u M. Westm. Annal. Sim. Dunelm. H. Knight. col. 2326.  this Earl Godwyne with some others unto London; causing them to dig 
x M. Westm. Annal. Sim. Dunelm. H. Knight. col. 2326.  up the Body of that deceased King (unto whom he had been so obsequious whilst he lived) cut off his Head, and threw it, with his Body into the Thames; and moreover, growing most highly displeased with him, would not accept of any other atonement than a present to 
y M. Westm. Annal. Sim. Dunelm. H. Knight. col. 2326.  be made of a Ship Gilt with Gold, and Tackling suitable; wherein were Fourscore Soldiers in Gilt Armour, each of them having two Bracelets of Gold on their Arms, weighing sixteen ounces; as also Habergions (or Coats of Fence) of Gold, Gilt Helmets, Swords with Gilt Hilts girt to their Loins, and a Danish Axe of Gold hanging on their left Shoulders. In their Left-hands each bearing a Target with Gilt Bosses and Nails; and in their Right a Lance, called in English a Tegar. And having by this extraordinary present thus qualified the King, to excuse his cruel murder of young Ethelred in the Isle of Ely (as hath been said) he laid 
z M. Westm. Annal. Sim. Dunelm. H. Knight. col. 2326.  the fault wholly upon King Harold; affirming 
a S. Dunelm. col. 181. Jorval. col. 936. H. Knight. col. 2326.  that against his will he was compelled thereto by him.  
But observing, notwithstanding this specious excuse, that the English Nobility were highly incensed against him for that perfidious and barbarous Act; so that his safety here was much in danger, he fled 
b Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044.  into Denmark, and there continued 
c Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044.  for the space of four years; his Lands and Possessions here being in the mean time confiscated: Howbeit, taking notice of the singular Piety and Clemency of King Edward, surnamed the Confessor, (who upon the death of Hardi-Canutus was Crowned King) he adventured 
d Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044.  again into England. and came to London, where the King and all the great Men of the Land than ●ate in Parliament, imploring the Mediation of his Friends and Kindred, for Favor and Mercy; who, thereupon being brought 
e Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044.  into his presence, and charged by the King with the guilt of his Brother Elfreds' Blood, denied the fact, and put himself upon 
f Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044.  trial of that Court; where, after divers Arguments, by the Earls and Barons, at that time so assembled; some in favour of him, and some otherwise; up stood Leofric, Earl of Chester, (a Person of great Integrity, and no less Piety,) and said 
g Jorval. col. 936, 937. An. 1044. , That though Earl Godwyne wa● a Man of the greatest Parentage of any in England; yet he could not deny but that by his procurement,; Elfred was put to death: And therefore advised 
h 〈…〉 , That the same Earl Godwyne and his Son, with those Twelve Earls, who were his Friends and Kinsmen, should in all humility go to the King, each of them carrying as much Gold and Silver, as he was able to bear, and offer it unto him as an atonement for that transgression; most humbly beseeching his pardon for the same, and restoration of his Lands, upon doing of his homage and fealty. All which being accordingly performed 
i 〈…〉 , the good King did not only condescend thereto; but, to put the greater obligation upon him, took 
k 〈…〉  unto Wife Edgitha his Daughter.  
But within few years after it happened 
l 〈…〉 , that upon the landing at Dover, 
An. 1051.  of Eustace Earl of ●ol●in (who had married Goda the King's Sister) some of his followers being rude and imperious in taking up Lodgings there, killed one of the Townsmen; whereat the rest grew so enraged, that they presently fell upon the Earls Retinue with all violence, slew 
m 〈…〉  twenty of them, and wounded very many more. Earl Eustace therefore (who hardly escaped their fury) with one of his men hasted 
n 〈…〉  to the King then at Gloucester, and made a grievous complaint to him of this mischief: Whereupon the King sent 
o 〈…〉  for this Earl Godwyne, and commanded him, That with his power he should vindicate this injury so done to the Earl of 〈◊〉; but Earl Godwyne rather excusing the fact, then endeavouring any reparation for the same, under colour of restraining the incursions of the Welsh, raised 
p 〈…〉  the Kentishmen, with those also of Su●●●x and West Sa●ony, his eldest Son S●anus acting 
q 〈…〉  in like manner throughout the Counties of Oxford, Gloucester, Somerset, Hereford, and Berks; and Harold 
r 〈…〉  another Son, amongst the East Saxons, East Angles, Huntingdon, and Cambridgeshires, and form a very great Army.  
Whereupon King Edward forthwith sent 
s W. Westm. S. Dun●lm. u● supra.  for Leofric Earl of Mercia, and Siward Earl of Northumberland, who forthwith got what Forces they could together; Ralph, Earl of Hereford, Nephew to the King (viz. Son to his Sister Goda) assisting 
t W. Westm. S. Dun●lm. u● supra.  with all the power he could raise.  
But in the mean while Godwyne marching into Gloucestershire, pitch 
u Ibid.  his Tents at ●angtreo, in that County, and sent Messengers to the King, requiring the delivery up of Earl Eustace, and all his followers, then in Dover Castle; and threatening 
x Ibid.  otherwise, that he would denounce open War against him. Howbeit, the King refusing so to do; and Earl Godwyne discerning, that the Army which the King had raised by the help of those Earls was not inferior to his, submitted 
y Ibid.  to an amicable Treaty, to be held at London for appeasing of that quarrel. Whereupon the King marched with his Army thither, and Earl Godwyne likewise with his, which he quartered 
z Ibid.  in the Borough of Southwark.  
In order therefore, to this peaceable composure, the King sent 
a 〈…〉  to Earl Godwyne to come to his Court, with no more than Harold, his Son, and twelve of their Retinue unarmed, requiring also, that they should deliver up 
b Ibid.  unto him what Military Services were due unto them throughout all England: But in answer to this Message, they alleged 
c Ibid. , That they durst not adventure themselves, without Hostages, to that Contion of Factious Men (for so they termed the King's Council then about him) nor without peril and disgrace, come thither with so few men, and unarmed: But the King observing, that the Soldiers of Earl Godwyne, fearing the strength of his Forces, did by little and little outrun their Colours, caused open Proclamation 
d Ibid.  to be made, that the Earl should appear at his Court, as before he had required, or depart out of England within five days: Whereupon, with Gytha his Wife, and three of his Sons, viz. Tosti, Swain, and Girth, he hasted to 
e Ibid.  Thorney; where having a Ship ready to transport them, they soon got 
f Ibid.  unto Baldwyne, Earl of Flanders, (whose Daughter judith, Tosti had married) his two other Sons, Harold and Leofwyne, sailing from Bristol into Ireland.  
But long it was not, 
An. 1052.  ere this great Master of Mischief, making all hostile 
g Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  preparations for that purpose, returned into England again; so also his Sons 
h Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186. , Harold and Leofwyne, who came back out of Ireland; and entering the Mouth of Severne, made 
i Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  no small spoil in Somerset and Dorsetshires; and privily landing 
k Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  on the Kentish Coast, sent 
l Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  throughout that County, as also into Sussex, Essex, and Surrey, to raise what power he could; so likewise to the Mariners at Hastings, whereby he alured many to his party, who vowed to live and die with him: Whereof notice being given to the King's Forces then at Sandwich, they immediately followed 
m Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  after him. But he, seeing his present danger, hid 
n Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  himself for a time; and so soon as he understood, that his pursuers were withdrawn, made towards 
o Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  the Isle of Wight, plying about that Coast, until his Sons, Harold and Leofwyne, came to him with their Ships: And though the King made all the hast he could, to send such a power as might encounter them all, yet did Godwyne enter 
p Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  Southwark, ere any opposition could be made; and by fair promises wrought so with the Londoners, that many of them came 
q Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  over and joined with him; and finding no resistance at the Bridge, got 
r Sim. Du●elm. col. 185. & col. 186.  higher with his Boats; at the return of the Tide steering towards the North part of the River, as though he intended to surround those of the Kings, which lay on that side: But though the King had a numerous Body of Foot, as well as he; yet, both consisting totally of English, they were not willing to fight: Whereupon five discreet persons on each side interposing, disbanded the Armies; so that Earl Godwyne with his Wife, and all his Sons, except Swain, were thenceforth restored to their former Honours.  
But notwithstanding these great Condescensions of that Mirror of Meekness King Edward, God's signal Judgement at length overtook this wicked Earl; for sitting at dinner with the King at Winchester, 
An. 1053.  the next ensuing year, it happening 
s M. Westm● Jorval. col. 949. H. Knighton▪ col. 2336. W. Malmesb. , that as Harold his Son (who then attended as Cupbearer) came into the room, he stumbled with one foot; yet by the help of the other, so recovered himself, that he spilt not the Wine; and that Earl Godwyne smiling, said, Thus may one Brother help another: Which expression causing the King to change his countenance, and with a deep sigh to say. So my Brother might have been an help to me, if Godwyne had been so pleased. The Earl replied, I am not ignorant that you suspect me for your Brother Eldreds' death. And to the end he might the better captivate the King's belief of his innocence therein, most boldly imprecated, That God, who is true and just, might choke him with that morsel of Bread, which he then did put into his Mouth, if by himself or his contrivance, Elfred was destroyed. Which words were no sooner uttered, than that he fell 
t Ibid.  down dead, and was buried in the old Monastery of that City.  
This Earl Godwyne had also the Earldom of the West Saxons, as it seems, by the expression 
u Fol. 510 b. n. 40.  of Ingulphus; who saith, that upon his death that Earldom was given to his Son Harold.  
Of his possessions, which were exceeding great, there is no other memorial, that I ever saw, than what the Conquerors Survey 
x Domesd. 〈◊〉.  doth take notice of; which, (for many reasons that might easily be showed) doth not express all; but such as it doth, I shall here insert; viz. Leleburne, Fereburne, Selesburne, Boltone, Herbretreton, Brunselle, Coteham, Hore, Hanchest, Fulchestan, Romenel, Estefort, Oistreham, and Boltune in Kent: Dodimere, Ivet, Erbentone, Hiham, Wilendone, Radetone, Wineltone, Toringes, Lestone, Bercheham, Silleton, Lorentone, Trovorde, Tocherst, Stodeham, Botendone, Seleham, Tadeham, Borne, Gontone, Estone, Icemore, Clepinges, Benestede, Hentone, Laneswic, Rotingedene, Bristelmestune, Berchinges, Fochinges, Salescome, Herst, Pluntune, Bercham, Bedling, Wistanestune, Cengeltune, Aplesham, Ordinges, Dentune, How, Essingetune, Wasingtune, and Etune in Sussex; Stantune in Herefordshire; Witley in Surrey, Sudbertune, Wallope, Alwartone, Funtley, Hallege, Eeptune, Seneorde, Hamledune, Bocheland, Copenore, and Sudtune in Hantshire.  
He had 
y H. Knighton, col. 2333.  two Wives, the first was Daughter 
z H. Knighton, col. 2333.  to King Canutus (but her Christian name doth not appear) by whom he had only one Son, who 
a H. Knighton, col. 2333.  carelessly riding a Horse into the River of Thames, was there drowned.  
His second Gytha 
b W. Malmesb. 46 a. n. 50. R. Hoved. fol. 252 b. n. 20. & fol. 258 a. n. 30. , Sister to Suane, King of Denmark, by whom he had issue 
c W. Malmesb. 46 a. n. 50. R. Hoved. fol. 252 b. n. 20. & fol. 258 a. n. 30.  these Sons, viz. Suane, who was Earl of Berrocshire, Oxon, and Gloucestershire, (of whom I shall say more in due place) Harold, Earl first of the 
d R. Hoved. fol. 253 a. n. 20.  East Saxons, East Angles, Huntingdon, and Cambridgshires; and after the death of his Father, of 
e Ingulphus, fol. 510 b. n. 40. & f. 511 b. n. 20.  the West Saxons, under which title I purpose to speak more of him.  
The third was Wlnoth 
f W. Malmesb. fol. 46 a. n. 50. , who with Hacun, the Son of Suant, his Uncle, was sent 
g R. Hoved. f. 257 a. n. 50.  into Normandy, as an Hostage by Earl Godwyne, upon King Edward's admission of him into England, after his banishment; where he continued 
h W. Malmesb. fol. 46. b. R. Hoved. fol 264 a. n. 20 & 30.  during the whole Reign of that King; but after the Norman Conquest, he was brought 
i W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. R. Hoved. fol 264 a. n. 20 & 30.  back into England, and kept prisoner 
k W. Malmesb. fol. 46 b. R. Hoved. fol 264 a. n. 20 & 30.  at Salisbury till his death.  
The fourth Tostius 
l W. Malmesb. fol 46 a. n. 50. , made Earl 
m H. Hunt. fol. 210 a. n. 10.  of Northumberland, by King Edward the Confessor, (in respect of the minority of Waltheof) of whom I shall say more, when I speak of the Earls of that County.  
The fifth Gurth, of whom our Historians do make this Relation 
n H. Knighton, col. 2341. W. Gemet. p. 287 A B. , viz. That upon the arrival of Duke William, (afterwards better known by the name of William the Conqueror) report being made by the Spies, which were sent to discover the Norman Army; that it seemed to consist most of Priests, in regard their faces were totally shaved; observing his Brother, King Harold, to laugh at their error, and to express, that they were not Priests, but stout Soldiers, said, Why then will you be so inconsiderate, as to give them Battle? We are not obliged by any Oath to the Duke; and therefore it were better for you, who have sworn to him, to make a retreat for a while; and we who are free from any Oath, will fight for our Country: And if we conquer, you will speed well enough; if overcome, you may try the Issue again by another Battle. The Character given of this Gurth, is, That he was (Plùs puero adultus, & magnae ultra aetatem virtutis & scientiae) a young Man of Knowledge and Virtue far above his years. Howbeit, this Counsel Harold did not take, but adventured 
o H. Hunt. fol. 211 a. n. 40.  upon a Battle, in which Gurth was slain 
p H. Hunt. fol. 211 a. n. 40.  (as well as himself) being then an Earl 
q H. Hunt. fol. 211 a. n. 40. , as it seems, though of what County I have not seen.  
It appears by the Conquerors Survey 
r Domesd. , that this Earl Gurth was possessed of the third part of the Hundred of Gepeswiz (now Ipswich) in Suffolk, and the third part of that Borough; as also of the Town-ships of Wasingetone in Sussex, Witlesford in Cambridgeshire, and Broc in Norfolck; but of what other Lands I have not seen.  
As a witness to the Charter of King Edward the Confessor, made to the Church of S. Peter at Gant, bearing date An. 1044. he hath the title 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 901 a. l. 64.  of Dux, as divers other Earls also witnesses thereto then had.  
The sixth Leofwyne 
t W. Malmsb. fol. 46 a. n. 10. , of whom I find little memorable, excepting his being slain 
u R. Hoved. fol. 111 a. n. 40.  in Battle with his Brothers, Harold and Gurth; but he was also an Earl (though I cannot say of what County) being so termed 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 13. l. 58.  as a witness to the Charter of King Edward the Confessor, made to the Canons of Waltham in Esse●. And by the Conquerors Survey is Recorded to have been possessed of these following Towns and Lordships in King Edward the Confessors days 
y Domesd. , viz. Come in Somersetshire, Essedene, Meletune, Ledesdune, Borham, Pecheham, Fredeneste, Essedes, and Sudtone, and Colinge in Kent; Ellede in Sussex; Baverdone, Pinnoch, Chenemetone, Witeford, and Langford in Com. Devon. Puteham in Hartfordshire, Haltone, Dileherst, Dodintone, and Lechamstede, in Buckinghamshire, and of Gatone, and Codintone in Surrey.  
Others say 
z Ord. Vit. p. 502. B. , that he had seven Sons, and thus ranked in Seniority, viz. Suane, Tosti, Harold, Gurth, Elfgare, Leofwyne, and Wolnoth; of all which, excepting Elfgare, I have already spoke, which Elfgare 
a Ord. Vit. p. 502. B.  was a Monk at Rheims in France.  
The name of this Earl Godwynes Daughter was Eadgith, who became Wife 
b W. Malm. fol. 45 a. n. 30. H. Hunt. fol. 209 b.  to King Edward the Confessor, of whom Ingulphus (who lived in her time) gives a singular Character for her admirable Beauty, Humility, Sanctity, and Learning: Adding 
c Ib. f. 509 a. ●. 30 & 40. , That when he was a Schoolboy and came to Court to see his Father, she often meeting him would pose him in his learning; and descending from the solidity of Grammar, unto the levity of Logic, wherein she was excellent, would conclude him with the subtlety of her Arguments; and frequently send him three or four pieces of Money, by a Maid, to satisfy for his Diet.  
Yet so highly was the King incensed against Earl Godwyne her Father, 
An. 1051.  that notwithstanding she was so excellently qualified, he put 
d R. Hoved. fol. 253 a. n. 50.  her away from him, and placed her in the Abbey of Werewell; but the next ensuing year he received 
e Ibid▪ S. D●nelm. col. 186 b. n. 60.  her again, and restored her to her former Dignity.  
Of the before specified Gytha, second Wife to Earl Godwyne (before mentioned) I find 
f doomsday▪  that she was possessed of these following Lordships; viz. Hertinge, Traitone, M●r●done, Mundreham, Westmestan, and Odemanscote, in Sussex; Cerdenord in Berks; Otringtone in Devon; as also of Edestoche and Stoches in the County of Buck: And that after the death of King Harold her Son, she privately 
g 〈…〉  fled into France, carrying great riches with her, but never returned for fear of King William the Conqueror.  
And now to close up my story of this great Earl, take here this sharp Character of his from an old Historian 
h Ailredus Rievallensis, col. 377. — Erat inter potentes Angliae omnium potentissimus; vir magnarum opum, sed astutiae singularis; Regum Regnique proditor; qui doctus fallere, & quaelibet dissimulare consuetus, facile populum ad cujuslibet factionis inclinabat assensum. Amongst the great Men of England, he was the most potent of all; a Person of great wealth, but of especial craft; a betrayer of Kings and the Kingdom; who being skilful to deceive, and accustomed to dissemble every thing, could easily seduce the people to join with any Faction. But to leave the best savour of him, I will not omit his Works of Piety to the Cathedral of Canterbury; viz. 
i W. Thorn. col. 2224.  The Towns and Lordships of Stistede and Cogshall in Essex; as also of Chich, which he had of the gift of King Canutus, and bestowed in pure Alms upon the Monks there serving God.  
One thing more, viz. a notable 
k H. Knighton, col. 2332.  passage betwixt Alfwald, the last Bishop of ●h●reburne, and this Earl, I cannot well omit. This Alfwald was a very devout Man, and so much mortified, that when others did profusely feast, (as it was then the usage to do here in England, after the coming in of the Danes) he would take no other sustenance but Bread and Water: A Person he was most highly devoted to the Blessed Virgin, and S. Cuthbert; of whom, it is farther observable, That after his death, no one could sleep sitting in his Chair, but he was terrified with ugly Visions. But that of him which relates to this Earl, is this, That upon some discontent betwixt him and Godwyne, and the same not appeased upon a meeting which was appointed for that purpose; the Bishop upon his departure, saying, By S. Mary, it shall go evil with him, it fell out accordingly; the Earl being thenceforth never free from the torture of his Guts, until he received this Bishop's Benediction.   

Earls of Surrey.  
OF this County, 
An. 854.  Wada was Earl in An. 854. and joining 
l S. 〈◊〉. col. ●40. R. Hoved. fol. 23● a. n. 40.  with Ealbere, Earl of Kent, in a sharp fight against the Danes, in the Isle of Thanet, there lost 
m S. 〈◊〉. col. ●40. R. Hoved. fol. 23● a. n. 40.  his life.   

Earls of Southampton.  
IN the year 860. 
An. 860.  Osric was Earl 
n S. Dunelm. col. 121. n. 50.  of this Shire, King Ethelbyrht then Reigning; at which time, the Danes having invaded the Land, and destroyed 
o S. Dunelm. col. 121. n. 50.  the City of Winchester; he, with the help of Ethelwlf, Earl of Berkshire, giving them Battle, slew 
p S. Dunelm. col. 121. n. 50.  and dissipated their whole Army.  
After this, scil. in the time of King Edgar, Aelfegus was Earl; of whom there is no other mention 
q M. Weslm. , than of his death in An. 981.  
In the time of Canutus, 
An. 981.  Alfelme was 
r H. Hunt. fol 209 a. n 10. R Hoved. f 251 a. n. 20.  also Earl, whose Daughter Ailiva was Wife 
s H. Hunt. fol 209 a. n 10. R Hoved. f 251 a. n. 20.  to that King, and Mother 
t H. Hunt. fol 209 a. n 10. R Hoved. f 251 a. n. 20.  to Harold his Son, and Successor in this Realm.   

Earls of Berrocshire.  
IN the year of Christ 860. 
An. 860.  Ethelwlf was Earl of this County; and upon an Invasion 
u S. Dunelm col. 121. n 60. M W●●●m. H 〈…〉 a. n 20.  then made by the Pagan-Danes, who destroyed the City of Winchester raised 
x S. Dunelm col. 121. n 60. M W●●●m. H 〈…〉 a. n 20.  the Berkeshire men; and joining 
y S. Dunelm col. 121. n 60. M W●●●m. H 〈…〉 a. n 20.  with Osric, Earl of Hantshire, flew 
z S. Dunelm col. 121 n 60. M W●●●m. H 〈…〉 a. n 20.  and routed all their Forces, Ethelby●ht being 
a S. Dunelm col. 121 n 60 M W●●●m. H 〈…〉 a. n 20.  then King of the We●t Saxons.  
This 〈◊〉 is also sometimes called Eadulf. In the year 871. 
An. 871.  the Danes, quitting 
b M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  Norfolk, and those parts, advanced 
c M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  with their Army unto 〈◊〉, in this County, whence two Danish Earls went 
d M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  out with a great power to Forage the Country, the rest fortifying 
e M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  themselves, in the mean while betwixt the Rivers of ●hames and K●nnet: But this valiant Eadulfe, with his Forces encountering 
f M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  them at Englefeild (which is not far from Reading Westwards) flew 
g M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  one of those Earls, and the greatest part of that their Army, putting the rest to flight 
h M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b. , but within a few days after in another fight with them at Reading, he lost 
i M. Westm. in eodem anno. H. Hunt. fol. 200 b.  his life.  
The next Earl was Suane 
k Ethelw. fol. ●●9 b. n. 30. R. Hoved. fol. 3●9 a. n. 10. , Son to Godwyne, Earl of Kent: of whom I have spoke elsewhere, he being Earl of more Counties.   

Earls of Essex.  
¶ OF this County, the first Earl that I have met with, is Brithulfe, so constituted 
l Mat. Westm. Annal.  by King Aelfred, in the year of Christ 897. 
An. 897.  for defence of the same against the eruptions of the Danes; but of him I find no more mention.  
¶ The next is Brithnoth, 
An. 981.  who being witness 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 218 b. l. 54  to a Charter made by King Ethelred, to the Abbey of Tavestock in Devon, is there termed 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. fol. 218 b. l. 54  Dux.  
In the year of Christ 991. 
An. 991.  this valiant Earl marching 
o W. Tho●n. col. 2223. n. 60. & 2224 S. Dunelm. col. ●62. n. 10.  against the Danes, who then had invaded the Coast of Suffolk, and plundered 
p W. Tho●n. col. 2223. n. 60. & 2224 S. Dunelm. col. ●62. n. 10.  Ipswich, gave 
q W. Tho●n. col. 2223. n. 60. & 2224 S. Dunelm. col. ●62. n. 10.  to Christ Church in Canterbury, these Lordships, viz. ●●●inges and Il●ege; and, after the death of Elflede his Wife, 
r W. Tho●n. col. 2223. n. 60. & 2224 S. Dunelm. col. ●62. n. 10.  He●●ege: And encountering 
s W. Tho●n. col. 2223. n. 60. & 2224 S. Dunelm. col. ●62. n. 10.  those Pagans in open Battle at Maidon in Essex (where great slaughter was on both sides) the Danes being Victors, was slaim 
t Ibid. .  
Which Grant of Hetlege in Suffolk was confirmed 
u W. Thorn. col. 222●. n. 40.  by the same Lady Elflede his Wife.  
After him Harold, Son to Earl Godwyne, was Earl 
x Ingulph. fol. 510 b. l. 42.  of this County; but upon the death of Earl Godwyne his Father, the Earldom of the West Saxons being given 
y Ingulph. fol. 510 b. l. 42.  to him; he quitted 
z Ingulph. fol. 510 b. l. 42.  this of Essex unto Algar, Son to Leofric, Earl of Chester; of which Algar, I purpose to speak under the title of the Earls of Mercia.   

Earls of East Angles, or Norfolk.  
THe first Earl of this Province, 
An. 924.  of whom I have seen any mention, is, Aethelstan, who was then 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 230 a. n. 60.  Half-Koning, id est, Semi-Rex (and this was in the time of Aethelstan, King of England.) Which Earl Aethelstan taking to Wife 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 230 a. n. 60.  a certain Woman, named Alfwen (afterwards Nurse to King Edgar) had by her four Sons; viz. 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 230 a. n. 60.  Ethelwold, Alfwold, Ethelsine, and Ailwine.  
This Earl Aethelstan in his later days, devoting himself to a Religious life, was shorn 
d Ibid. p. 131.  a Monk in the Abbey of Glastonbury in Somersetshire.  
The name of his Wife was 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 251. Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  Alwen (but whose Daughter is not expressed) Foundress 
f Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 251. Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  of the Nunnery of Chateriz in Cambridgshire. Which Alwen gave 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 251. Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  Weston to the Monks of Ramsey, but was buried 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 251. Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  at Chateriz.  
To Aethelstan succeeded in this Earldom his eldest Son Ethelwold, by some called Ethelwolfe, (in the time of King Edgar) of whom there is this memorable Relation 
i Jorval. col. 865. n. 20. , viz, That King Edgar after the death of that fair Lady Elflede his Queen, having heard how great same Alfrida, Daughter to Ordgar, Earl of Devon; had for her beauty, privately sent this Earl Ethelwolfe, as his chief Confident, to see if she was such a one as general report had represented her to be: Who accordingly took his journey to her Father's House in those parts, and finding her in all respects really to be no less than had been expressed of her, he bethought himself how to delude the King, and obtain her for his Wife; and thereupon made his Addresses to Earl Ordgar her Father, to that purpose: Who, being an aged and an infirm Man, and discerning this Ethelwolfe to be a comely person, and skilful in the exercise of Arms, concluded, That he might be a fit match for this his sole Daughter and Heir, as being able to defend her Rights; and thereupon gave his assent thereto, upon condition, That the King would assent. Having thus far proceeded, Ethelwolfe returns, and tells the King, That indeed she was a Lady of a beautiful Countenance, but much deformed of Body; whereupon the King being content to let her alone. Ethelwolfe entreated his good will, that he might have her himself; by which means a fair accession of Lands and Riches might come to his own Estate; and soon obtained his desire. Whereupon within a short space after he took her to Wife, and begetting upon her a Son, prevailed with the King to be one of his Godfathers. Having thus accomplished his desires; first in the enjoyment of a Son, and next in this Alliance to the King, by that Spiritual Kindred; he then revealed to his Wife the whole story, how he had deluded the King, who had so great a desire to have married he●; which much abated her after affections to him, though she made no words thereof.  
But at length it so happened, that the truth of this Earl Ethelwolfs' actings in this business, being fully made known at Court, the King hasted speedily into Devonshire, under colour of Hunting in those parts, and returned not till he had seen this fair Lady; with whose beauty he became so enamoured, that he caused a place of entertainment to be prepared for her and her Husband, near the Wood wherein he was to hunt; unto which, he was no sooner returned from his sports, but he saw her with his little Godson, whom Ethelwolfe soon presented to him; the King thereupon embracing her in his Arms, and kissing her. After which, being inflamed with the love of her, he had little rest; his thoughts tending to nothing so much as the full enjoyment of her: For the accomplishing therefore of that his desire, he calls a Parliament within eight days following at Salisbury; in which, all his Nobles of the Land being met, he proposed to their consideration the safe custody of Northumberland, against the eruptions of the Danes: Whereupon this Earl Ethelwolfe was resolved on for the custody of York, and the parts adjacent: But so the design was laid, that he should never return back (as it seems) for passing through the Forest of Werwelle in Hantshire, he was set upon by certain armed Men, sent thither by the King to lie in wait for him; and there barbarously murdered.  
The news whereof was no sooner brought to the Court, than that the King sent for that beautiful Lady, and with great joy made her his wife, the same day both of them wearing Crowns on their Heads: But on the morrow morning Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, (afterwards better known by the name of Saint Dunstan) came into the King's Lodging Chamber, and boldly asked him, who that was that he had there in Bed with him; and it being answered, The Queen; the good Archbishop plainly replied, That it was against the Laws of God, and Holy Church, thus adulterously to lie with her whose Son he had been Godfather to, in regard of their Spiritual Kindred. After which time she never loved S. Dunstan; yet he ceased not to admonish the King of that fault, though to little purpose.  
All that I have farther to say 
k Ibid.  of this fair Alfrida, is; First, That she bore unto King Edgar two Sons; Edmund who died in his childhood; and Ethelred (commonly called the Unready) who at his Baptism pissed in the Font; whereupon this holy Man S. Dunstan prophesied, That in him the Dominion of the English should have its period, wherein he was not much wide, as our Historians do tell. And secondly, That to expiate the murder of Earl Ethelwold her Husband, she Founded 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. f. 256 b. n. 30.  a Monastery of Nuns at Werewelle beforementioned.  
To this Earl Ethelwold (so murdered 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. p. 231. n. 20.  as hath been said) succeeded Ethelwine (by some called Egelwine or Ailwine, (his youngest Brother) in this Earldom; 
An. 990.  which Ailwine was the pious Founder 
n Ibid. p. 230. n. 40.  of that great Abbey of Ramsey in Huntingdonshire, at the special instance of Oswald, Archbishop of York, whereunto he then gave 
o 〈◊〉. p. 239. n. 30.  Two hundred Hides of Land.  
This is that pious Earl Ethelwine; who, when 
p S. Dunelm. col 16●. n. 20 & 30.  Elfare, Earl of Mercia, and divers other great Men, upon the death of the good King Edgar, being blinded with gifts, would have turned out those Abbots and Monks out of the Monasteries which had been therein placed by that King▪ stoutly stood up with his Brother Alfwold, and Earl Brithnoth (than Earl of ...) and opposed 
q S. Dunelm. col 16●. n. 20 & 30.  the same in an open Synod; affirming 
r S. Dunelm. col 16●. n. 20 & 30. , That they would never endure, that the Monks should be expelled the Kingdom, who were the Supporters of all Religion therein; whereupon he was termed 
s Tho. Stubb●. col. 1699. n. 40.  Dei Amicus.  
This was also that famous Ailwine, who had the title of Totius Angliae Aldermannus, id est, justitiarius Angliae, for so he was; and on whose Tomb, in that Abbey of Ramsey, was this Epitaph, Hic requiescit Ailwinus, incliti Regis Edgari cognatus, totius Angliae Aldermannus, & hujus Sacri caenobii miraculose fundator.  
He had three Wives, the first Ethelfiede, who gave 
t Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  Saltrey to the Monks of Ramsey, and died 
u Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  in An. 977. The second Ethelgiva, who bestowed 
x Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  on them Stow and Brune, and 
y Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  died in An. 985. The third Wlgiva, who gave 
z Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  them Brancester for the lining of their Garments with Fur, and died 
a Ib. p. 231. n. 20.  in An. 994. He himself died 
b Ibid. p. 231. n. 40.  in An. 993. 
An. 993.   
To this Ailwine succeeded Vlfketell, who in the year 1004. 
An. 1004.  when 
c S 〈◊〉. col ●65. n. 40 & 50.  Suane, King of Denmark, invaded England, and burned 
d S 〈◊〉. col ●65. n. 40 & 50.  Norwich, being so suddenly surprised, that he could not raise an Army to oppose him, he took counsel 
e S 〈◊〉. col ●65. n. 40 & 50.  with the great Men of those parts, and made peace 
f S 〈◊〉. col ●65. n. 40 & 50.  with him: And after he saw that King Suane most perfidiously had broke his faith, and burned Cherford, raised 
g Ibid.  what power he could and marched against him: And notwithstanding he could not equal them in number, yet did he adventure 
h Ibid.  to give them Battle. And, though (with great loss to the Enemy) he had not 
i Ibid.  an absolute Victory, yet did he destroy 
k Ibid.  so many of them, that they themselves acknowledged, they never underwent so sharp a fight.  
And in An. 1010. 
An. 1010.  upon another invasion of the Danes, this Earl Vlfketell fought with them at a place 
l Ibid.  called Rigmere, near Ipswich, in Suffolk; but being too weak, the Danes, after very much slaughter on both sides, became 
m R. Hoved. fol. 247. n. 40.  Victors, and possessed 
n R. Hoved. fol. 247. n. 40.  themselves of this whole Province of the East Angles.  
But afterwards, scil. in An. 1016. 
An. 1016.  he, with divers other of the English Nobility, lost 
o R. Hoved. fol. 250 a.  their lives in that fatal Battle at Assendune in Essex; where Canute, the Dane, through the wicked treachery of Eadric Streone, Earl of Mercia, bec●me Victor; as in my discourse of that Earl Eadric I have more largely showed.  
I do not find that he had any issue, nor have I seen mention that he ever married; but of his munificence to the Monks of St. Edmund's Bury, there is this memorial, viz. That he gave 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 294. n. 50.  to that Abbey, the Lordships and Manors of Hildercie, Redgrave, Rigenhale, Wulfpit, ●ougham, and part of Bradfeld, Fullesham, and Hegsete.  
The next Earl of this Province, was Turkil, a Danish Earl; of whom, the first mention I meet with, is, That in the year 1009. 
An. 1009.  he landed 
q S Dun●lm. col. 166. n 60 & 177.  in the Isle of Thanet; so came to Sandwich, afterwards to Canterbury; and thence into divers other Counties, where he made no little spoil, attempting 
r Ibid.  to enter the City of London, but was repulsed. And in the year 1011. having much infested 
s Jorval. col. 888. n. 30 & 40.  the North parts of this Kingdom in a Piratical manner, gave Battle 
t Jorval. col. 888. n. 30 & 40.  to Vlfketell, Earl of the East Angles at Ryngemere, and invaded 
u Jorval. col. 888. n. 30 & 40.  Kent▪ with a powerful Army; yet after this forsaking 
x S. Dunel. col. 170.  Suane, King of Denmark, on whose behalf he had made these incursions, he took 
y S. Dunel. col. 170.  part with King Ethelred, and stoutly assisted 
z S. Dunel. col. 170.  him in the defence of London Walls; which in the year 1013. 
An. 1013.  King Suane attempted with his Army, and repulsed him 
a Ibid.  But King Suane being dead, and his Son Cnute, through the great treachery of Edric Streone, Earl of Mercia, 
An. 1017.  obtaining the Crown of England, he was by him advanced 
b Ibid. col. 176. n. 30.  to this Earldom of the East Angles.  
This Turkill is said 
c R. Hoved. f. 250 b. n. 30.  to have been Cofounder of that Church with King Cnute, which was built upon the Hill at Assendune, and solemnly dedicated in the year 1020▪ by Wulstan, Archbishop of York, and divers other Bishops, in memory of that fatal overthrow, there given to King Edmund Ironside, as hath been observed.  
The next Earl of these parts was 
d R. Hoved. f. 253 a. n. 10.  Harold, (Son to Godwyne, Earl of 〈◊〉) afterwards King: But having spoken of him at large under the title of his West Saxon Earldom, I shall not need to say any more in this place.   

The Earls of Oxon, Gloucester, Hereford, Somerset, and Berks.  
OF these Counties Suane, Eldest Son to Godwyne, Earl of Kent 
a R. Hoved. fol. 253 a. n. 10.  was Earl: Concerning whom, our Historians do report, as followeth, viz. That being banished 
b Jorval. col. 938. n. 50.  out of England, in An. 1044. 
An. 1044.  he went thereupon to Baldwyn, Earl of 〈◊〉, who Wintered that year at B●uges: But about two years after (by the mediation of his Father) was again 
c Ibid. col. 941 a. n. 50. H. Hunt. fol 209 b. n. 10.  restored.  
The next mention, of him, that I meet with, is his inveigling 
d Jorval col. 939. n 30.  of Edgiva, Abbess of Leominster, 
An. 1049.  with intent to marry her, had not the King, and some of his Nobles, prevented it; for which he 
e S. Dunelm. col. 83. n. 30. H. Hunt. fol. 209 b. n. 10. R. Hoved. fol. 252 b. n. 20.  quitted England, and went into Denmar●: But not long after he returned with Eight Ships, pretending that he would be very faithful to the King, Earl Beorne, his Kinsman, (Son to the King of Denmark) promising him to mediate, that he might be restored to his Earldom. Shortly after which, he came 
f S. Dunelm. col. 183. n. 50.  to P●vensey in Susse●, and entreated his Cousin Beorne, to go with him to Sandwich, as he had promised, to make his peace with the King; who suspecting no harm, took with him only three persons to attend him: But this treacherous Suane, having him in his power, carried 
g Jorval. col. 939. n. 30 & 40.  him to Bose●●am, where his Ships lay; and thence on 
h S. Dunel. col. 183. n. 60.  Shipboard (putting him in Bonds) unto Dort, where he most inhumanely murdered him 
i S. Dunel. col. 183. n. 60. , and cast his body into a deep Ditch, covering it with Earth. Whence he fled to F●anders with two Ships, and there continued until Aldred, Bishop of Worcester, obtaining his pardon 
k Ibid. col. 184.  from the King, brought him back into England again.  
Howbeit, after this he joined with Earl Godwyne his Father, in that 
l W. Malmsb. fol. 45 b. n. 40.  Insurrection of his, which he raised in An. 1051. 
An. 1051.  (as in my Discourse of him I have showed) at which time he had the guard of a Town in Herefordshire, then fortified by his said Father; and for that fact fled 
m Ibid. f. 46 a.  with him into Flanders. Whence, to expiate that wicked Murder formerly by him committed upon Beorne, his Kinsman, (as hath been said) he went 
n S. Dunel. col. 186. n. 60. H. Knighton, col. 233. n. 20.  bare footed on penance to jerusalem; 
An. 1053.  in which journey he got so much cold, that he died 
o S. Dunel. col. 186. n. 60. H. Knighton, col. 233. n. 20.  thereof at Licia, in his return.  
To conclude, Take here his Character by William of Malmsbury 
p Fol. 46 b. , viz. He was a Man of a perverse disposition, unfaithful to the King▪ Ofttimes he went from his Father, and Brother Harold; and exercising Piracy, did much blemish the glory of his Ancestors with Maritime Robberies.  
He married 
q H. Knighton, col. 2331, n. 50.  judith, Daughter to Baldwyn, Earl of Flanders, as H. Knighton saith (but other Authors say she was Wife to Earl Tosti his Brother) by whom he had issue, Hacun; who, with Wolnoth his Uncle, were sent into Normandy as Hostages 
r R. Hoved. fol. 257 a. n. 50. , upon the Restoration of Godwyne, Earl of Kent, from his banishment.   

Earls of West Saxons.  
THat Godwyne, Earl of Kent, had this Earldom 
a Regnum West Sa●. continebat Comitatus Surr. Southampt. Wilt●●▪ Berks. Somerset. Deuin. & C●rnub. Jorval. col. 801.  of the West Saxons also, I have already taken notice; where I spoke of his death, in my Discourse of him, as Earl of Kent: As also, that Harold, his second Son, had it then bestowed upon him by King Edward the Confessor, whereupon he quitted the Earldom of Essex (as I have already showed.) It now remains that I say something of this Harold, as Earl of the West Saxons.  
Of his raising the East Saxons, East Angles, with the Power of Huntendon and Cambridgshires, in aid of his Father, Earl Godwyne, upon that bold Insurrection by him made in An. 1051. or of his flight into Ireland, and return thence; whereupon, he again, joined with his Father in those his Rebellious practices (whereof, in the life of that Earl, under the title of Kent, I have spoke) I need not to say any more in this place; I shall therefore descend to his own particular Actions.  
Upon the banishment 
b Matth. Westm.  of Algar, 
An. 1055.  Earl of Che●ter, whereupon he first got 
c Matth. Westm.  into Ireland; after with Eighteen Ships, as a Pirate, joined 
d Matth. Westm.  with Griffin, Prince of Wales; then invaded Herefordshire, and burned 
e Matth. Westm.  the Cathedral of that City: The tidings thereof being brought to King Edward, then at Gloucester, he forthwith raised 
f S. Dunel. col. 188. n. 20.  an Army, and made this Harold General 
g S. Dunel. col. 188. n. 20.  thereof; who thereupon suddenly advanced against them, and pitching 
h S. Dunel. col. 188. n. 20.  his Tents at Snaudune in North Wales, so terrified Algar, and Prince Griffin, that they soon betook themselves to flight 
i S. Dunel. col. 188. n. 20. . Whereupon Harold marching to Hereford 
k S. Dunel. col. 188. n. 20. , fortified it with a deep and large Rampire, and strong Gates. But at length, by means of some, who did then mediate, there was a Peace 
l Ibid. n. 30.  concluded betwixt those great Persons.  
After this, 
An. 1059.  viz. in An. 1059. all things being in a quiet condition, this Earl Harold came 
m M. West. Will. Malmsb. fol. 52 b. , to his Lordship of Boseham in Sussex (near the Sea Coast) where so it happened 
n M. West. Will. Malmsb. fol. 52 b. , that putting out to Sea to solace himself in a Fisherboat, a sudden Tempest arose, and drove the Boat to the Coast of Ponthieu in France; where being forced on shore, he was made Prisoner 
o M. West. Will. Malmsb. fol. 52 b.  by the Inhabitants of those parts, upon suspicion, that he came thither as a Spy. Seeing himself therefore in this condition, he seriously pondered in his mind, how he might obtain his liberty; and soon resolving, dispatched 
p Ibid.  away a Messenger (with promise of good reward) unto Duke William of Normandy, to let him know, that he was privately sent over from King Edward, to reveal unto him some great secret; but being then detained Prisoner by the Earl of Ponth●eu, could not come to do his errand▪ Whereupon, by command 
q Ibid.  from Duke William, (being soon set at liberty) he came 
r Ibid.  into Normandy, and after most honourable 
f Wil Malmsb. ut supra.  reception there, was taken 
t Wil Malmsb. ut supra.  with him, in that his Military expedition, then made into Brita●●y; wherein he gave such signal testimonies 
u Wil Malmsb. ut supra. , of his Prudence and Valour, as made the Duke not a little in love 
x Wil Malmsb. ut supra.  with him. Harold therefore discerning how his subtle insinuations had already wrought; that he might heighten the Duke's estimation towards him the more, offered 
y Wil Malmsb. ut supra. , that by a solemn Oath, he would deliver into his power the Castle of Dover, (which was his own right) and likewise the Kingdom of England, after the death of King Edward; wherefore, for more sure performance thereof, 
z Rad. de Diceto, col. 481. n. 20.  Ala, a young Daughter of the Dukes, with a large Portion, was betrothed to him.  
Others 
a S. Dunelm. col. 195.  relate this story thus, 
An. 1059.  viz. That Earl Godwyne (Father to this Harold) being banished the Kingdom, by reason of King Edward's just displeasure towards him for his Rebellious practices, and not admitted to return without good security, for his future peaceable demeanour: Wolnoth, one of his younger Sons, and Hacun Son to Suane his eldest Son, were delivered up as Hostages to the King, and sent into Normandy, there to be kept by Duke William, Bastard-Son to Robert, Son of Richard, Brother to Emme, Mother of King Edward. Which Earl, dying not long after (as I have elsewhere showed) this Harold, his Son, came to the King, and befought 
b Rad. de Diceto, col. 481 a. Jorval. col. 947. n. 10. S. Dunelm, ut supra.  him, that he might have leave to go into Normandy, thence to bring back his Brother and Nephew, who had been made Hostages upon the occasion before expressed. To whom the King replied 
c Rad. de Diceto, col. 481 a. Jorval. col. 947. n. 10. S. Dunelm, ut supra. , That he would not of himself do it; nevertheless, that he might not seem to hinder him, he said, Go whither thou wilt, and try what thou canst do: But this I know, that thy aim is no other than to do mischief to this English Nation, to thy own dishonour; nor am I ignorant, that Duke William will deny thy request, unless he know that it may be much to his own advantage.  
Hereupon he took shipping for the journey, but by reason of a Tempest, was forced 
d Ibid.  into the River Maia, which brought him into Ponth●eu, and there made Prisoner, until by Duke William, unto whom he sent a Messenger, that acquainted him with his misfortune, he was delivered.  
Being thus come into Normandy, the Duke entertained 
e Ibid.  him very honourably, using him with all respect for many days; and at length opening his mind to him, said, That King Edward, when he was a young man, and resided with him in Normandy, did assure him upon his Faith, That if ever be came to the Crown of England, he would transfer the inheritance thereof to him. And thereupon said to Harold, If thou will be faithful to me herein, and deliver unto me the Castle of Dover (Clavis & Repagulum totius Regni 
f Mat. Paris. ,) with the Well of Water there; as also send thy Sister over unto me to be married by one of my Nobles, and moreover promise to take my Daughter to be thy own Wife: I will forth with restore unto thee thy Nephew (Hacun) and when I come to be King of England, thou shalt have thy Brother (Wolnoth) safely given into thy hands: And in case I shall happen to be established in that Kingdom by thy help; I promise, that thou shalt not ask any reasonable thing of me, but I will grant it.  
Harold therefore considering in what peril he then stood, and knowing not how to get himself out of the hands of Duke William, consented: Whereupon the Duke brought before him the Relics of Saints, and caused him to swear upon them, to make performance accordingly.  
All which being effected, Harold returning into England with his Nephew, and making a Narrative to the King, of what he had done. The King replied 
g Ibid.  thus, Did not I tell thee, that I knew Duke William sufficiently; and that by this thy journey, much mischief would come to this Kingdom. By this action of thine, many calamities will befall this Nation; which I pray God may not happen in my days. (Thus far Sim. Dunelm.)  
After this, scil. in An. 1063. 
An. 1063.  Griffin, Prince of Wales, making divers mischievous excursions upon the bordering English, Harold was sent 
h M. Westm.  with an Army against him. Whereupon he retreated 
i Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  with his Forces, and betook himself unto the Woods and Mountainous parts of the Country; so that the English, in regard their Armour was heavy, could not readily pursue them. But this impediment being discerned by Harold, he forthwith commanded 
k Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  his Soldiers to make use of light Armour; which so astonished the Welsh, that Griffin being forced to flee 
l Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  to Sea for his safeguard, they offered Hostages 
m Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20. , in case they might have Protection, to become tributary to King Edward: And to manifest their reality therein, they slew 
n Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  Griffin, within a short time after, and sent 
o Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  his Head to Earl Harold; who forthwith conveyed 
p Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  it to the King, substituting 
q Ingulph. fol. 511 b. n. 20.  another Prince of Wales in his stead.  
This is all that I have seen of his actings in Wales, 
An. 1064.  other than his beginning of a noble structure 
r M. Westm. S. Dunelm. col 192. n. 40.  at Portaseith, that the King might be the better accommodated when he came to hunt in those parts; but Cradoc, the Son of Griffin, prevented his finishing thereof, by slaughter 
s M. Westm. S. Dunelm. col 192. n. 40.  of most of the Workmen, and taking 
t M. Westm. S. Dunelm. col 192. n. 40.  away all the Materials.  
In this year it so happened 
y M. West. Jorval. col. 948. n. 10. H. Hunt. fol 210 a. n. 40. , that the King being at Windsor, 
An. 1065.  Harold showed himself so familiar with him, as to drink to him in a Cup of Wine: Which boldness seeming distasteful to Tosti his elder Brother (than present, and Earl of Northumberland,) he pulled Harold by the Hair of the Head; whereupon a scuffle began, which many bystanders did endeavour to foment; but the King made only this observation 
x M. West. Jorval. col. 948. n. 10. H. Hunt. fol 210 a. n. 40.  on it, viz. That the just wrath of God did produce this deadly feud betwixt these most pernicious Brothers; for notorious 
y M. West. Jorval. col. 948. n. 10. H. Hunt. fol 210 a. n. 40.  it was, That all the Sons of that late Traitorous Earl Godwyne were so transcendently wicked; that if they saw any comely Seat, they would murder the owner of it in the night time; and destroying his Children, possess themselves of it: Yet so subtle were they in their Flatteries 
z Ibid. , with the wellmeaning King; that, by abusing his innocency, after they had perpetrated the greatest villainies, they made themselves the chief Rulers and Disposers of all things in the Kingdom.  
Others report 
a H. Knighton. col. 2333. n. 50.  this scuffle betwixt Harold, and his Brother Tosti, thus, viz. That they being jesting with one another in the presence of the King, Harold fell from jesting to lug his Brother by the Hair, and throw him on the ground; and that had he not been prevented, he would have strangled him with his hands. Whereupon, the King taking notice of the passage, said, That there would be very great feud betwixt them hereafter, and that one of them should be the destruction of the other.  
That which now remains to be said of this Earl, is, is getting of the Crown, which his ambitious thoughts had long aimed at: The manner whereof was thus 
b Mat. Westm. .  
King Edward departing this life without Issue, 
An. 1066.  the great Men of the Land grew not a little doubtful, whom they should set up to be King: Some of them inclining to William, Duke of Normandy, (whom King Edward had designned, as was said;) some to this Earl Harold; others to Edgar-Etheling, Grandson to the late King Edmund Ironside (who was, in truth, the rightful Heir, but then young:) But Harold being a crafty man, considering the danger of delay, upon the very Festival of the Epiphany, on which King Edward was buried, extorting Fealty from the Nobles, set the Crown upon his own Head: Whereof his Brother Tosti (who sufficiently hated him) having notice, he sailed presently out of Flanders (where he was at that time) with no less than Forty Ships; and coming into Scotland, where he met Harold Harfager, King of Norway, made a compact with him, and invaded England, with design to conquer his Brother Harold: Which being made known unto Harold, he raised all the power he suddenly could; and marching Northwards to oppose them, at 
c H. Hunt. fol. 210 b. n. 30.  Stanford Bridge in Yorkshire (which is over the River Darwent) after a sharp conflict (wherein his Brother Tosti, and the King of Norway were both slain) became absolute Victor: But most avariciously converting all the Booty and Spoils of the Field to his own sole benefit, so discontented his Soldiers, that they unanimously forsook him, and dispersed themselves. Nevertheless, 
d Mat Westm. ut supra.  so highly was he ●lated with this great success; that not at all regarding his Oath made to William, Duke of Normandy; partly for, that the young Daughter of that Duke, to whom he had been so affianced (as hath been said) was dead; and partly considering, that Duke William was at that time embroiled in some Military disputes with his Neighbours of Britanny, he slighted those fair overtures which had been made to him, thinking himself secure enough: And to justify himself therein the more, alleged, That the Oath which he had made to the Duke, being in time of necessity, was not to be kept; as also, that the Kingdom, whilst King Edward lived, could not without his privity be disposed of to any. But Duke William was 
e Match. Westm.  of another mind; for no sooner did he hear, that Harold had thus made himself King, but that he sent 
f Match. Westm.  Ambassadors hither to put him in mind of the breach of his Faith, and not without some threatening intimations of his farther purpose. Whereunto Harold made reply 
g Match. Westm. , That, in truth, he was of necessity compelled, when he betrothed his Daughter in Normandy, to make that Oath of delivering this Kingdom of England unto him; but utterly denied that a compulsory Oath was at all to be kept. Adding, That if a Vow or Oath made by a Maid in the House of her Parents, without their assent, be void; much more his, who being under the power of the King, and compelled to take an Oath without the King's privity. Moreover he alleged, 
h Match. Westm. , That it must be held too much presumption to alienate the Inheritance of a Kingdom, without a general consent of the people; and that it was a most unjust request, that he should quit the Kingdom, which he had undertaken to govern with so much favour of the greatest persons therein.  
But the Duke, when he heard of these Allegations, was not a little enraged; and therefore having obtained 
i Match. Westm.  the approbation of Pope Alexander, to countenance his intended expedition for England, prepared considerable Forces, with which he put 
k Match. Westm.  to Sea from the Port of S. Ualeries; and landing at Pevensey, near Hastings in Sussex, did soon after put 
l Match. Westm.  that dispute to the decision of the Sword by a bloody Battle, the Circumstances whereof are at large related by our Historians; wherein Harold, though fight most courageously, and with great resolution lost his life. After which, his Body 
m Ord. Vital. p. 502 B.  was delivered, by the Conqueror's appointment, to William Malet, to be Interred upon the Seashore (near at hand) but being begged by his Mother, was buried in the Abbey of Walt●am in Essex, which he had Founded 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 11. l. 44 & 65. Necnon p. 18. l. 25. . Whence it is said, he marching to this Battle, and making his Orisons 
o M. Westm. ut supra.  to the Holy Cross (whereunto that Church was dedicated) the Cross at his departure, as a farewell to him, did bend 
p M. Westm. ut supra.  itself, and ever after continued in that leaning posture.  
The Lands which this Earl Harold possessed in King Edward the Confessors time, were very great in divers Counties, as appears by the Conquerors Survey 
q doomsday. , viz. Flanebury, Cattune, ●oningesburg, with divers Hamlets thereto belonging, and Cletune, with many Hamlets also pertaining thereto in Yorkshire; Contone, Melchesham, Bromham, Nigraure, Colingeburne, Cilletone, Clive, Ocheburne, Lochintone, Hunlavintone, Bereford, and Botefelde, in Wiltshire; Melcome, Beincome, Pidere, and Alford in Dorsetshire; Dolvertune, Clive, Netelcumbe, Capintone, Longeford, Nort-Curi, Eungresbery, Hes●erige, Loligtone, Branwelle, and Prestitene, in Somersetshire; Egrastone, Haltone, and Egleshos, in Cornwall; Bradestone, Toretone, Tavestocke, Haldeword, Molland, Morade, Alsi●tone, Topeshant, Mortone, Coletone, Hamistone, Spicewite, Nimetone, Uluredintone, Framintone, Donitone, and Heclicorne, in Devonshire; Westune in Shropshire; Ben●tet, Witham, Hadfeld, Havering, Stanwege, Ul●elmestune, Phingere, Writele, Brietisesde, Laleford, Neuport, Richeling, Phernige, Wochendune, and Waltham, in Essex; Arclei, and Staninges, in Kent; Crohest, Watlingtone, Telttone, Ripe, Bogele, Gate, Ramell, Piceham, and Derentune, in Sussex; Finchamstede, Ciltetone, Bristoldestone, Burtardescote, and Clivore, in Berkshire; Wimondeslay, Hiz, Weley, Waldeney, Wavedene, Deneslay, Offelay, Hesmere, Hegestanestone, and Eye, in Hartfordshire; Sueneborne, Opetone, and Waburne, in Buckinghamshire; Alwestan, Campedene, Brimsfeld, and Chenemeresford, in Gloucershire; Inteberge in Worcestershire; Merchelay, Clive, Ascis, Elwiston, Mateurdin, Herdeslege, Cicwrdine, Ulfelmestune, Stivingeurdin, Hanknetune, Burardestune, Hergesth, Bandeford, Chingtune, Ruiscop, Etune, Hamme, Liedeberge, Cotingtune, Hantune, Suewessen, Willaveslege, Widferdestune, Manitune, Brismerfrum, Sbech, Lenehalle, Malveselle, Siertune, Brocheurdy, Penebruge, Stratford, Cwre, Dodintune, Titellege, Midewde, Walelege, Herdeslege, Mateurdin, and Curdeslege, in Herefordshire; Bermundesey, Meretone, Gomesfelle, Slede, Patricsey, Tadorne, Bocheham, and Wiseley, in Surrey; Odiham, Ferley, Lacherne, Haseley, Brochenstune, Tedeorde, Silcestre, and Esse in Hantshire; Bromley in Staffordshire; Sciptone, Langefort, and Cercelle, in Oxfordshire; Cherteling in Cambridgshire; Clare and Suafham, in Norfolk; Barhon, Tedingsworde, and Cogeworde, in Leicestershire; Grantham, Haltone, Bernodeby, Tadewelle, Wadintune, Exewelle, Fulnodeby, and Carletune, in Lincolnshire.  
All that I have farther seen of him, is, That he gave 
r Ex Regist. de Peterborough, fol. 89 b.  the Lordship of Cliftone in Com ... to the Monks of Peterborough, and had two Wives: What the first of them was, I cannot say; by whom, he had three Sons, Godwyne, Edmund, and Vlfe. Of Godwyne and Edmund, I find this mention 
s Rog. Hoved. fol. 258 a. n. 40. , viz. That in the year 1068. 
An. 1068.  (which was the second of King William the Conqueror's Reign) they came with some Forces out of Ireland, and landed in Somersetshire; and that one Eadnoth, who had been Constable to King Harold, encountered them with an Army, but was there slain: After which Victory they marched into Devonshire and Cornwall, made great spoil there, and got safe again into Ireland with no small booty.  
And of Vlfe 
t Ibid. fol. 264 a. n. 50. , this, That being prisoner in Normandy, with Dunecan, Son to Malcolm, King of Scots, Robert, Eldest Son to King William the Conqueror, upon the death of his Father, returning into Normandy, set them both at liberty, and honoured them with the dignty of Knighthood.  
He had also two Daughters, viz. Gunbild 
u Capgrave in vita S. Wolstani. , who falling blind by a dangerous infirmity, was restored to her sight by S. Wolstan, Bishop of Worcester.  
The other 
x Sax. Gra●at. l. 11.  (whose Christian name is not mentioned) being brought into Denmark by two of her Brethren, was married 
y Sax. Gra●at. l. 11.  to jarislaves (and of the Danes, called Waldemar) King of the Russians: By whom he had a Daughter, who was Mother to Waldemar, King of Denmark▪ from whom the Danish Kings, for divers ages after, have proceeded.  
The second Wife of Harold, was Alditha (or by some Algytha 
z R. Hoved. fol. 257 b. n. 40. W. Gemet. pag. 285 C. ) Daughter of Algar, Earl of Mercia, and Widow 
a R. Hoved. fol. 257 b. n. 40. W. Gemet. pag. 285 C.  of Griffin, Prince of Wales.   

Earls of Huntendon.  
OF this County the first Earl, 
An. 1056.  of whom I have found mention, is, Tosti, who was of a Danish extraction. There is this 
* Jorval. col. 946.  only memorable of him; that upon the return of that famous Siward (afterwards Earl of Northumberland) from King Edward the Confessors Court, by whom he had been very honourably received; meeting with this Earl Tosti upon a Bridge, he was basely affronted by him; Tosti throwing dirt at him with his feet: For which indignity, though he did not at that time lift up his hand against him, meeting him afterwards in the same place, he cut off his head, and carried it to the King: Who having heard the truth of the whole passage, gave unto Siward this his Earldom of Huntingdon.  
But of this Siward, as Earl of this County, I need not to speak farther here, having discoursed at large of him under the title of Northumberland.  
After which Siward, the next Earl of this County, was Harold, Son to Earl Godwyne; so was he also of Essex, East Angles, or Norfolk, and Cambridgshire; but having spoke of him as Earl of the West Saxons, I shall say no more of him in this place.   

Earls of Hereford.  
OF this County, Ralph, Son to Walter de Maunt, by Goda, Sister to King Edward the Confessor, was Earl in the same King Edward's time; of whom, I find only these particulars memorable, viz. 
a Rog. Hoved. fol 253 a. n. 20.  That in the year 1051. he raised what Forces he could in this his County, and joined with Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and Siward Earl of Northumberland, against G●dwyne Earl of Kent, then Rebelliously in Arms against King Edward the Confessor.  
After this, he, together with Earl Odo (both Kinsmen to that King) was made 
b W. Malm●b. fol. 16 a. n. 10.  Admiral of above Fifty Ships, which were sent against Harold, and those other his Complices, that then infested the Coasts with Piracies.  
But in the year 1055. when Algar, Earl of Mercia, who was banished 
c Ibid. fol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10. , and joining 
d Ibid. fol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10.  with Griffin, Prince of Wales, entered Herefordshire with an Army: This Earl Ralph, having raised what power he could to oppose them; and commanding 
e Ibid. fol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10.  the English to fight on Horseback, contrary to their usual course, when he should have made the Onset; he was the first, who with the French and Normans, ran 
f Ibid. fol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10.  away, which caused the total loss of that Battle: By means whereof, the City of Hereford, and the whole Country thereabouts were exposed 
g Ibid. fol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10.  to the mercy of those Rebels. This was 
h Ibid. sol. 254 a. n. 50. & fol. 254 b. n. 10.  on the Nineth Calends of November, the same year.    

THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND AFTER THE Norman Conquest.  

Earl of Kent.  
AS it cannot be doubted, but that William, Duke of Normandy, after he had by that signal Victory over King Harold, subjected this Realm to his absolute power, would use all rational means for the establishing himself in his future Dominion: So is it most certain, that the advancing of such persons to chiefest trust and command, who had hazarded their lives with him in that notable adventure, was then esteemed the greatest interest of that Puissant Conqueror, and of all those his Friends and Followers, in order to the securing of what they had thus prosperously acquired. Amongst these therefore, as none were like to be better trusted, so few had greater Advancements than his nearest Allies, as will appear by what I shall observe in this Historical Discourse.  
First therefore to begin with Odo; who, though an Ecclesiastic Person, (viz. Bishop of Bayeu● in Normandy;) yet considering that he was by the Mother's side, Brother to the Conqueror, he was raised to this Earldom of Kent, being the first place of power and trust, which after that Victory King William conferred upon any.  
But before I proceed to speak of him as Earl, it will not be improper to show, in regard of his Ecclesiastic Profession, how he was qualified for such a Temporal employment; take therefore this his Character 
a Gesta Will. Ducis Norm. p. 209 A. .— Odo ille Bajocarum praesul, etc. This Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, was well known to be such a person, who could best of any undergo both Ecclesiastic and Secular businesses. Of his goodness and prudence, the Church of Bayeux, in the first place, giveth testimony; which he with great wisdom did settle and advance: And though he was in years but young, yet did he excel the aged in Gravity. To all Normandy he was of great use and ornament, his prudence and eloquence manifesting themselves, not only in Synods, wherein the worship of God was handled, but in all other disputes touching wo●●dly affairs. For liberality, none like him in all the Realm of France; nor was he less praiseworthy for his love of Equity. He was no instigator to War, nor could he be drawn thereto; and therefore much feared by Soldiers: But upon great necessity, his Counsels in Military affairs, were of special avail, so far as might consist with the safety of Religion. To the King, whose Brother he was by the Mother, his affections were so great, that he could not be severed from him, no not in the Camp; being constant and faithful always to him. The Normans and Britons were most obsequious to him; nor were the English so rough, but that they esteemed him worthy of their fear, reverence, and love.  
As to his particular Actings, 
An. 1066.  certain it is, that he, with Geoffrey, Bishop of Constance, was 
b Ord. Vit. p. 501 a. ●  present at that memorable Battle with Duke William, wherein he was Conqueror, and thenceforth King of England; and had 
c Ord. Vit. p. 501 a. ●  with him there, at that time, divers Monks and Secular Clerks, who by their devout Prayers and Councils, than afforded much assistance in that great and signal 
d 2 Id. Octobr. An. 1066.  conflict.  
And, after that Victory, having the Castle of Dover, (which is 
e Matth. Paris.  Clavis & Repagulum totius Regni, the Lock and Key of the whole Kingdom) and this whole County of Kent, committed 
f Gesta Wil Du●is, p. 208 D. Ord. Vit. p. 506 C.  to his charge; he was joined 
g Gesta Wil Du●is, p. 208 D. Ord. Vit. p. 506 C.  with William Fitz-Osberne (a Principal Commander in the Conqueror's Army, as when I speak of the Earls of Hereford, will appear) in the Generalship, or chief superintendency of all the Military Forces of the whole Realm 
h Ibib. pag. 212 a. Et Ord. Vit. pag. 506 C. , as well in Field as Garrison.  
Nay he 
i Ibid. pag. 522 D.  was likewise a Count Palatine, and gave 
k Ibid. pag. 522 D.  Laws as a King; having a power over all other Earls, and great Men of the Land: As also justiciarius Angliae 
l Ibid. pag. 522 D. , id est, The Principal Person under the King, for administering of Justice throughout the whole Nation (which high and eminent Office, after him continued till towards the later end of King Henry the Third's Reign, as elsewhere 
m Orig. Juridic.  I have amply showed) being reputed 
n W. Malmsb. fol. 62 b. n. 50.  the wisest man in England.  
In Lent after his Coronation, the King going 
o Jorval. col. 962. n. 60. Ypod. N. pag. 30. n. 40.  into Normandy, this Odo● was with William Fitz Osberne, Custos Angliae in his absence, having direction 
q Jorval. col. 962. n. 60. Ypod. N. pag. 30. n. 40.  for the building of Castles in all fit places of the Land.  
Being thus seated 
r Eadmerus, pag. 197.  in Kent, and so powerful 
s Eadmerus, pag. 197.  that no man durst oppose him, he possessed 
t Eadmerus, pag. 197.  himself of divers Lordships belonging to the Archbishopric of Canterbury; which being made known to Lanfranke, when he was advanced to that See (viz. 5 Will. Con●.) he forthwith made his complaint 
u Eadmerus, pag. 197.  thereof to the King: Who thereupon commanded 
x Eadmerus, pag. 197. , That the whole County of Kent, especially those who were most knowing in the ancient Customs and Usages there, should, without delay, assemble, and do right therein. Meeting therefore at P●nenden, Geffrey, Bishop of Constance sat 
y Ibid. , in the King's stead as Judge; who, after much dispute, past Sentence 
z Ibid.  for Lanfranke; viz. That he should enjoy the Lands belonging to his Church, as freely as the King himself did enjoy his own Demesn Lands.  
In An. 1074. upon 
a S. Dunelm. col. ●08. n. 50.  that Rebellious Insurrection of Roger, Earl of Hereford, and Ralph, Earl of Norfolk; this Odo, with Geffrey, Bishop of Constance, marched 
b S. Dunelm. col. ●08. n. 50.  with an Army to suppress them; who being then near Cambridg●, and hearing of this power coming towards them, fled 
c S. Dunelm. col. ●08. n. 50.  privily to Norwich.  
In An. 1078. (13 Conq.) Qui 
d Ibid. col. 48. n. 50.  tunc ● Rege secundus erat, Being the next to the King, in authority and greatness, he was sent 
e Jorval. col. 977. n. 50.  with an Army to waist Northumberland; by reason 
f Jorval. col. 977. n. 50.  that the Men of those parts in an Insurrection than made there, had murdered that good man Walcher, Bishop of Durham, at 〈◊〉, (near Newcastle upon Tine) but he there exercised 
g S. Dunelm. ut supra.  much cruelty, and despoiled 
h S. Dunelm. ut supra.  the Church of Durham of some rich ornaments; amongst which, was 
i S. Dunelm. ut supra.  a rare Crosier of Saphire.  
Certain it is, that his extraordinary power and wealth, made him much forgetful of himself; wherewith, being highly elated 
k H. Hunt. f. 212. Ypod. N. pag. 32. n. 30. , he grew both insolent, oppressive, and ambitious; and the rather, for 
l Ord. Vit. pag 646. C. D.  that certain Soothsayers of Rome had foretold who should succeed Hildebrand in the Papacy; and that they had found out, that after the death of Gregory, Odo should be Pope; so that he little valued the power and riches of these Western parts, unless he might rule there, and elsewhere, at large as Pope: Wherefore he sent to Rome, and purchased 
m Ord. Vit. pag 646. C. D.  a Palace there, linking the friendship of the Senators unto him by great gifts. And having adorned it with glorious and costly furniture, he drew 
n Ord. Vit. pag 646. C. D.  unto him Hugh, Earl of Chester, and a great Band of choice Soldiers; importuning them to accompany him into Italy, with promise of ample rewards. Wherewith being alured, and desirous to see Foreign parts, they soon assented 
o Ord. Vit. pag 646. C. D. ; but King William taking notice of this great preparation, and apprehending 
p Ibid. pag. 647.  how prejudicial the effect thereof might be to this Kingdom, as well as others, being then in Normandy, hastens for England, and upon the way, at the Isle of Wight, accidently met 
q Ibid. pag. 647.  this his Brother Odo, with his pompous Retinue, going towards Normandy. Whereupon, calling all his Nobles together, he represented 
r Ibid. pag. 647.  to them, how that he had committed the Care and Government of England to this Odo, upon his own going into Normandy; and told 
s Ibid.  them of the dangerous Insurrections there, which occasioned that his journey; as also his happy success against them that had so rebelliously disturbed those parts: Telling 
t 〈…〉 62 b. n. 50 & 63.  them further, that whilst he was thus busied in Normandy, this his Brother Odo had grievously oppressed his people in England, robbed the Churches of their Lands, Revenues, and Ornaments; seduced those Soldiers, who should have been employed in defence of this Realm against the Danes and Irish, to pass the Alps with him. And having thus passionately made his complaint, commanded 
u Ibid.  the Guards to seize upon him: But no one daring 
x Ibid.  to touch him, in regard he was a Bishop, the King himself laid 
y Ibid.  hands on him. Whereupon he said 
z Ibid. , That he was a Clerk, and a Minister of God; and that he was not to be sentenced by any but the Pope: But the King Replied 
a Ibid. , I neither sentence any Clerk or Bishop, but my own Earl, whom I made my Vicegerent in my Kingdom, resolving, That he shall give account of that his trust. Whence he carried 
b Ibid.  him into Normandy, and in the Castle of Rouen kept him prisoner 
c Ibid.  to the end of his Reign, which was four years; but then was he set at liberty 
d W. Malm●. fol. 67 b. n. 30.  by King William the Second, commonly called Rufus, and this his Earldom of Kent restored 
e W. Malm●. fol. 67 b. n. 30.  to him.  
Howbeit, though he was thus enlarged and favoured by K. William Rufus; when he discerned that he had not the whole sway in disposing of all things, as formerly (for William de Karilepho, Bishop of Du●ham▪ was made 
f Mat. Pa●●●, p 14. n. 30.  Justice of England) he fell 
g H Hunt. ut supra.  off from his Allegiance, and seduced many others, inciting them to set up Robert Curthose in the Royal Throne, as a person of a more gentle disposition, and who was past his youthful Vanities: And in order thereto began 
h H. Hunt. fol. 2●●. a. n 50 R. Hoved. fol. 264 b.  an Insurrection in Kent, where he burned 
i H. Hunt. fol. 2●●. a. n 50 R. Hoved. fol. 264 b.  divers Towns belonging to the King and Lanfranke, than Archbishop, carrying 
k H. Hunt. fol. 2●●. a. n 50 R. Hoved. fol. 264 b.  the Plunder of them to Rochester, bearing an immortal hatred to that Archbishop, in regard 
l H. Hunt. fol. 2●●. a. n 50 R. Hoved. fol. 264 b.  that by his Council he had been cast into prison 
* M. Paris, pag. 14. n 40. W. Malms. fol. 67 b. n. 40.  by King William the First, with that nice distinction as he was Earl of Kent; for as a Clergiman and Bishop, it was not justifiable.  
From Rochester he marched to 
m R. Hoved. ut supra n. 30 & 40.  Pevensey in Sussex, and betook himself to his Castle there; unto which, the King presently marched and laid siege 
n R. Hoved. ut supra n. 30 & 40. ; but at the end of six weeks, being for want of Food forced 
o R. Hoved. ut supra n. 30 & 40.  to render it up, he promised 
p R. Hoved. ut supra n. 30 & 40.  by Oath to quit the Realm, and never to return until the King should command him; as also to deliver up the Castle of Rochester before his departure. Howbeit, when he came to Rochester with those Soldiers of the Kings, unto whom he was to render it, he and they were all shut 
q Ibid.  up at Rochester by the Garrison, which he had left in that Castle. Some were then of opinion 
r Ibid. , that this was done by his own contrivance, for there were then in 
s Ibid.  that Castle many gallant Men, and almost the whole Nobility of Normandy. There was 
t Ibid.  also young Eustace, Earl of Bolein, and divers Noblemen of Flanders. But no sooner was the news hereof brought to the King, than that he marched with his Army to Rochester, and besieged 
u S. Dunel●. col. 215. n. 30. Mat Pari●, p 15 n. 20.  the City; so that within a short space, those that were there rendered themselves: And Odo losing all his Honour, for ever abjured 
x Ibid.  the Kingdom, and went 
y R. Hoved. ut supra.  into Normandy; where being received by Robert● Curthose, than Duke, he had the whole care of that Province committed 
z R. Hoved. ut supra.  to him.  
The principal persons, 
An. 1088.  who joined with Odo, in this Conspiracy against King William Rufus, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, were 
a S Dunelm. col. 214. n 30.  Geffrey, Bishop of Constance▪ Robert, Earl of Moreton (Brother to this Odo) Roger, Earl of Shreasbury; Robert 
b Ibid. ●n. 40.  de Molbray, Earl of Northumberland and, Roger Bigot 
c Ibid. n. 60. , Robert 
d Rad. de Diceto, col. 489. n. 20.  de Belesmo, William de Owe, Robert fill. Baldwini de Excestre, Hugh de Grentmaisnill, Bernard Newmarch, Roger de Lacie, and Ralph de Mortimer: But of these, Roger, Earl of Shrewsbury first, 
e Mat. Paris, p. 15.  fell off.  
Being thus received in Normandy, and in such high esteem with Curthose, he had the whole Government of that Dukedom committed 
f S. Dunelm. col. 215. n ●0. R. Hoved. fol. 264 b. n. 30.  to his charge, and was thereupon made 
g Or●. Vit. p. 664 D.  his Counsellor. To conclude with the words of mine Author 
h Ibid. , He was Eloquent, and magnanimous, courtly, and (to speak according to the World) courageous. He was a great honourer of Religious Men; his Clergy he stoutly defended with his Tongue and Sword; and furnished his Church with rich. Ornaments, as his Buildings, Vestments, and Plate of Gold and Silver, which he gave thereto, do testify. In his youth, in regard he was Brother to the Duke, he was advanced to the Bishopric of Bayeux; in which he sat more than fifty years. His carnal affections being sometimes predominant, he begot a (Natural) Son named John, who was afterwards, by reason of his eloquence and ingenuity of great esteem in the Court of King Henry the First. And though he was a person sometimes addicted to Secular Levitieses; yet he had a great regard to Eccl●siastick Matters. The Church of our Lady (at Bayeux) he built from the Ground, and decked it with divers costly Ornaments. In the Church of S. Vigour (sometime Bishop of Bayeux,) which is situate near the Wall of that City, he placed Monks, and constituted the Religious and Prudent Robert de Tumbalene Prior there, who amongst the rest of his learned Works, left a short, clear, and profound Comment upon the Canticles. Which Monastery he made a ●ell to the Abbey of Dijon: He also sent young Scholars to ●iege, and other Cities, where he knew the study of Philosophy to flourish, and gave them large exhibitions for their support in Learning; of which, so by him educated, were Thomas, Archbishop of York, and Sampson his Brother, Bishop of Worcester; William de Ros, Abbot of Fiscamp in Normandy, Thurstan, Abbot of Glas●onbury, and many other then living. So this Bishop Odo, though much entangled with worldy cares, yet he did many landable things; and what he got indirectly, be bestowed upon the Church and Poor. 
An. 1096.  Howbeit, at length, leaving the World, he took a journey to Rome with Duke Robert his Nephew, but died at Palermo in S●c●ly, and had Sepulture in the Church of our Lady there.  
The Lands and Possessions which he had here in England were wonderful great, all which were given him by the bounty of King William his Brother, 
doomsday, lib.  for in Kent he had no less than an Hundred eighty four Lordships, or the greatest part of them; in Essex Thirty nine; in Oxfordshire Thirty two; in Hartfordshire Twenty three; in Buckinghamshire Thirty; in Worcestershire Two; in Bedfordshire Eight; in Northamptonshire Twelve; in Nottinghamshire Five, in Norfolk Twenty two; in Warwickshire Six; and in Lincolnshire Seventy six.   

Earl of Cornwall.  
TO this Earldom was Robert, 
Robert▪  Earl 
a W. Ge●●et. p. 268 D. Ord. Vit. p. 660 B.  of Moreton in Normandy, Brother 
b W. Ge●●et. p. 268 D. Ord. Vit. p. 660 B.  to King William, by the Mother, shortly after the Conquest advanced, and had other great Honours given 
c W. Ge●●et. p. 268 D. Ord. Vit. p. 660 B.  him in this Realm.  
In the time of King William Rufus, taking 
d S. Dunelm. col. 214. n. 30. W. Gemet. p. 293 D.  part with his Brother Odo, Earl of Kent, in that Insurrection, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, he held 
e Ord. Vit. p. 765 A.  the Castle of Pevensey on that account; but so soon as the King laid siege thereto, rendered 
f Ord. Vit. p. 765 A.  it up to him, and made his peace.  
This Earl having had 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 551 a. n. 60.  the Standard of Saint Michael carried before him in Battle, as the words of his Charter do import (under which, it is to be presumed he had been prosperous) did, out of great devotion to God, and the Blessed Virgin; for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of his Wife; as also for the Soul of the most glorious King William (for those are his expressions) give 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 551 a. n. 60.  the Monastery of S. Michael, at the Mount in Cornwall, unto the Monks of S. Michael de Periculo Maris in Normandy, and to their Successors in pure Alms.  
To the Abbey of Grestein in Normandy, 
* Rob. de Monte.  Founded by H●rlwine de Contevill his Father; he was a great Benefactor, for he gave 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 982. n. 20 & 30.  thereunto the Lordships of Grating and ●ro●eham in Suffolk; and the Tithe of Can●b●s; as also his Lands at Saisinton in Cambridgshire: Which place of Grat●ngs (now Creting) was a Cell to that Foreign Monastery. He likewise 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 982. n. 20 & 30.  gave thereto the Manor of Wilminton in Sussex, where also there was a Cell for Monks of that Religious House; and in Ferlis 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 982. n. 20 & 30.  Five Hides of Lands. In Pevensel he gave 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 982. n. 20 & 30.  them the House of one Engeler; and in his Forest of Pevensel granted 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 982. n. 20 & 30.  to them Paunage and Herbage, with Timber for repair of their Churches and Houses; as also Fuel for Fire.  
He gave moreover to that Abbey of Grestein half the Fishing of Langener, and the whole Tithe of that Fishing; as also the Churches of E●d●ne, Wesdene, and Fer●es, and one Hide of Land at Heetone.  
But whereas he found that the greatest part of the Possessions, which belonged to the Priory of S. Petroc at Bodmin in Cornwall (Founded by King Aethelstan) had been 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 213 a. lin. 35.  taken from the same, and enjoyed by Canons Secular; he therefore seized 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 213 a. lin. 35.  upon the Remainder, and converted them to his own use.  
When he departed this World, I do not find; but if he lived after K. William Rufus so fatally lost his life by the glance of an Arrow in New Forest, from the Bow of Walter Tirell; then was it unto him, that this strange apparition happened, which I shall here speak of; otherwise it must be to his Son and Successor, Earl William, the story 
q Mat. Paris▪ p ●4. n. 10 & 20.  whereof is as followeth. In that very hour that the King received that fatal stroke, the Earl of Cornwall being Hunting in a Wood, distant from that place about two ... and left alone by his Attendants, was accidently met by a very great black Goat, bearing the King all black, and naked, and wounded through the midst of his Breast. And adjuring the Goat by the Holy Trinity to tell what that was he so carried; he answered, I am carrying your King to judgement, yea, that Tyrant William Rufus; for I am an evil spirit, and the Revenger of his malice which he bore to the Church of God; and it was I that did cause this his slaughter; the Protomartyr of England, S. Alban, commanding me so to do; who complained to God of him for his grievous oppressions in this Isle of Britain, which he first ●allowed. All which the Earl related soon after to his followers.  
This Earl Robert took to Wife 
r Ord. Vit. p. 578 D.  Maud, Daughter to Roger de Montgomery (Earl of Shrewsbury,) which Maud was also a great Benefactress to the Monks of Gresline in Normandy, by the gift 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 982. n. 30 & 40.  of Conoc, consisting of ten Hides; and two Hides in Bedingham, with the Church of that place; as also of one House in London, with all Customs thereto belonging. Moreover, she gave 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 982. n. 30 & 40.  unto them Two and twenty Hides of Land which she had of Roger de Montgomery her Father; viz. At Harinton Eight, at Merse Eleven, at Hiteford Six, at Langeberge Two, at Tavistone Three and an half, and at Clavendon Three yards Land.  
By this Maud he had Issue 
u Chron. Norm. p. 995 C.  William, 
William.  who succeeded him in these Earldoms of Moreton and Cornwall; and three Daughters, whose Christian Names are not expressed, whereof the first was Wife 
x Chron. Norm. p. 995 C.  to Andrew de Vitrei; the second to 
y Chron. Norm. p. 995 C.  Guy de la Val; the third to 
z Chron. Norm. p. 995 C.  the Earl of Tholouse, Brother to Raymond, Count of S. Giles, who behaved himself so valiantly in the jerusalem Expedition.  
The Lands whereof he was possessed at the time of the Conquerors Survey 
a Domesd. lib.  were, in Sussex Fifty four Manors, besides the Borough of Pevensel; in Devonshire Seventy five, besides a Church and a House in Exeter; in Yorkshire an Hundred ninety six; in Wiltshire Five; in Dorsetshire Forty nine; in Suffolk Ten; in Hantshire One; in Middlesex Five; in Oxfordshire One; in Cambridgshire Five; in Hertfordshire Thirteen; in Buckinghamshire Twenty nine; in Glocestershire One; in Northamptonshire Ninety nine; in Nottinghamshire Six; and in Cornwall Two hundred forty eight; having two Castles, one at Dunhevet, the other at Tremeton.  
¶ William succeeding Earl Robert his Father in the Earldom of Moreton in Normandy, and this of Cornwall; being a person 
b W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 40.  of a malicious and arrogant spirit, from his Childhood, envied the glory of King Henry the First. And not content with those two Earldoms, demanded 
c W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 40.  from King Henry the Earldom of Kent as his Right; which Earldom, his Uncle Odo (the Bishop) formerly had; giving out 
d W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 40.  privately, That he would not put on his Robe, unless that Inheritance, which he challenged by descent from his Uncle, might be restored to him. Unto which demand, the King at first considering 
e Ibid.  his own unsettled condition, gave 
f Ibid.  a subtle and dilatory answer: But when 
g Ibid.  he discerned, that those Clouds, from whence he doubted a storm, were over, he not only denied 
h Ibid.  his request, but began to question 
i Ibid.  him for whatsoever he possessed unrightfully; yet (that he might not seem to oppose what was just) modestly yielding 
k Ibid. , that he should have a lawful trial for the same: But with that judicial Sentence, which thereupon ensued, this Earl being highly displeased, in a great rage got over into 
l Ibid.  Normandy; and there, besides some fruitless attempts which he made against the King's Castles; having an evil eye towards Richard, Earl of Chester (Son of Hugh) made 
m Ibid. fol. 89 a.  no little spoil upon his Lands, though he was then but a Child, and in the King's Tutelage. From which time, together with Robert de Belesme, 
An. 1103.  Earl of Shrewsbury, he ceased not 
n Ibid. fol. 89 a.  to foment a Rebellion in those parts.  
The King therefore discerning these his practices, 
(4 H. 1.)  seized 
o S. Dunel. col. ●29. W. Malms. fol. 89. n. 10. Mat. Paris, p. 60. l. 14.  upon all his possessions here in England, 
An. 1104.  razed 
p S. Dunel. col. ●29. W. Malms. fol. 89. n. 10. Mat. Paris, p. 60. l. 14.  his Castles to the Ground, and banished 
q S. Dunel. col. ●29. W. Malms. fol. 89. n. 10. Mat. Paris, p. 60. l. 14.  him this Realm.  
And not long after passing 
r S. Dunel. col. ●29. W. Malms. fol. 89. n. 10. Mat. Paris, p. 60. l. 14.  over into Normandy, to quench those flames which these two Earls had made, by joining with Robert Curthose (who thought himself injured, that his younger Brother Henry had made himself King) subdued 
s S. Dunel. col. ●29. W. Malms. fol. 89. n. 10. Mat. Paris, p. 60. l. 14.  all that power which there appeared against him; 
An. 1106.  and at length laid siege to 〈◊〉, (a Town belonging 
t Ord. ●●. p. 819 D.  to this Earl:) For the raising whereof, Duke Robert with this William, and Robert de Belesme, and many other, came 
u Jorval. col. 〈◊〉. n. 20.  with a great Army; where a short fight 
* In Vigil. S. M●ch.  ensued, this Earl leading 
x Ord. Vit. p. 821 a.  the Van, and Robert de Belesme the Rear; and of the King's Army, Ranulf de Bajorsis (an eminent Baron) the Van, and Robert Earl of Mellent the Rear. The Armies thus disposed, our Earl William made 
y Ibid. B.  the Onset upon Ranulf with extraordinary courage, but 
z Ibid. B.  could not break through his Troops, they stood so stoutly to it: The Front, on bothsides, thus maintaining their ground, Helias, Earl of Maine (on the King's part) fell 
a Ibid. B.  upon the Flank of the Enemy's Foot; who being not well armed, were soon shattered 
b Ibid. B. , which disorder, being observed by Robert de Belesme, he began 
c Ibid. B.  to fly with the Rear; whereupon the King soon obtained 
d Ibid. B.  an absolute Victory, the Duke himself being made prisoner 
e Ibid. B. , and all his principal adherents: Amongst which, this Earl being taken 
f Ibid. B.  by the Britain's, from whose hands the King and his Friends had much ado to get him, was sent 
g Ibid. pag. 〈◊〉 A. Mat. Paris, p. 63. l. 6 Joru. col. ●221. n. 〈◊〉  prisoner into England, there to be secured 
h Ibid. pag. 〈◊〉 A. Mat. Paris, p. 63. l. 6 Joru. col. ●221. n. 〈◊〉 , during his life. After which, the King causing his Eyes to be put out, bes●owed 
i Ord. Vit. p. 811 A.  his Earldom of Moreton, upon Stephen of Blois (Son of Stephen, Earl of Champain) whom he then honoured with Knighthood; who was after King of England.  
This Earl William built 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 668 a. n. 40.  the Castle of Montacute in Somersetshire, and called it by that name from the sharpness of the Hill, on which he did set it: And likewise Founded 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 909.  a Priory near thereto, which he amply endowed, annexing it as a Cell to the Abbey of Clunie in Burgundy.  
He also gave 
m Ibid. pag. 954 b.  to the Abbey of Bec in Normandy, his Lordship of Preston in the Rape of Pevensel in Sussex; and was buried 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 〈◊〉. n 6●▪  in the Abbey of Bermondsey in Southwark: But when he died, I find no mention; nor of either Wife or Issue that he had.   

Earls of Arundel and Shrewsbury.  
IT was not long after King William the First (commonly called the Conqueror) had settled himself here in the Royal Throne, but he conferred 
a W. Gemet. p. 311 C.  these Earldoms upon Roger 
Roger.  de Montgomery, Son 
b Ibid. B. & p. 312 A. B.  to Hugh de Montgomery and joscelline his Wife, Daughter 
c Ibid. B. & p. 312 A. B.  to Turolf of ●ont-Audomare, by Weva, Sister to Gunnora, Dutchess of Normandy, Great Grandmother to the Conqueror; which still doth manifest the sense he had, as well of his Interest, as his Affections towards those who were of his Alliance.  
The first account I have of this Roger, is, That he was 
d Ord. Vit. p. 470 A.  Oximensum Vicecomes: And, after that, when 
e Ibid. pag. 182 D. & 183 A. W. Malms. fol. 54 A n. 40 & 50. n.  Geffrey Mertel, Earl of Anjou, being a person of an haughty spirit, and prosperous in his Military attempts upon his Neighbours, had gotten the Castle of alencon, belonging to William Duke of Normandy; which so irritated the Duke, that he forthwith laid siege 
f Ibid. pag. 182 D. & 183 A. W Malms. fol. 54 A n. 40 & 50. n.  to the Castle of Danfro●● in Anjou. Geffrey marching 
g Ibid. pag. 182 D. & 183 A. W Malms. fol. 54 A n. 40 & 50. n.  with no small power to raise the same, the Duke sent 
h Ibid. pag. 182 D. & 183 A. W Malms. fol. 54 A n. 40 & 50. n.  this Roger de Montgomery, and William Fitz-Osberne (than both gallant young men) to discover his strength; who meeting with the Earl, and representing 
i Ord. Vit. ut supra.  to him the courage and resolutions of their Duke; he furiously threatened 
k Ord. Vit. ut supra. , that within a day or two he would manifest to the World, that the valour of an Anjovin, should far surpass that of a Norman; arrogantly vaunting 
l Ord. Vit. ut supra.  what coloured Horse he would ride on, and what Ensigns of Arms he would then bear: But they, with as much disdain, magnified 
m Ord. Vit. ut supra.  Duke William, and told 
n Ibid.  him the like of his Horse and Arms; and so returning, encouraged 
o Ibid.  their party to fight.  
This Roger was 
p Gesta Wil Ducis, p. 197 a. Ord. Vit. p. 493 a. , with other the chief Men of Normandy, of Counsel with Duke William, in order to his Invasion of this Realm; and attending him in that signal expedition, led 
q Annal. Eccles. Aug. Cantuar.  the middle part of his Army in that memorable Battle 
r Pridie Idus Oct. , wherein he became Victor, and thenceforth King of England.  
After his Coronation, 
An. 1066.  he went 
f Ord. Vit. p. 509 C.  with him again into Normandy, (viz. In Lent following) and though he was designed Governor there, when the King should be absent; yet, being advertised 
t Ord. Vit. p. 509 C.  of some disturbances like to be in England from the Danes, and discontented spirits there; he brought 
u Ord. Vit. p. 509 C.  him back upon his return (which was in December following,) and first advanced 
x Ibid. & p. 522 ●. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 381 b. n. 20.  him to the Earldom of ●●●chester Arundel, and soon after to 
y Ibid. & p. 522 ●. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 381 b. n. 20.  that of Shrewebury [Chichester and Arundel being really that of Sussex; though the Earls of that Territory are usually denominated of those places, in regard of their Residences thereat.] And to these he also added 
z Monast. Anglic. ut supra.  the Honour of Eye in Suffolk.  
The Character 
a Ord. Vit. p. 〈◊〉 B. C.  which Ordericus Vitalis gives of him, is, That he was a very prudent and moderate Man, a great lover of Equity, and of discreet and modest Persons. He had three Clergimen, by whose counsels he was always prosperously guided; viz. Godebald, Odeler, and Herbert. The Governorship of Shrewsbury he committed 
b Ibid.  to Warine the Bald, a Man of small stature, but of a great spirit; and gave 
c Ibid.  him in marriage his Niece Aimeri●. By the valour and skilful Conduct of whom, he kept 
d Ibid.  the Welsh in awe, and that whole Province in Peace. The other principal Persons who were 
e Ibid.  under him trusted and employed in his County of Salop, were William Pantolf, Picold 
f Monast. Anglic Vol. ●. p. 375. n. 60.  de Sai, Corbet, and two of his own Sons, viz. Roger and Robert; by 
g Ord. Vit. ut supra.  whose wisdom and courage being freely assisted, he was as glorious amongst the greatest Nobles, as any of them all.  
Upon 
h I●id. pa● 572 D. & p. 573 A ●.  that great and dangerous breach betwixt the King and his eldest Son Robert Curth●se, 
An. 1081.  when both of them were in Arms, and no small fear 
i I●id. pa● 572 D. & p. 573 A ●.  by most Men of the consequence thereof, this Earl, with some few others, so far wrought 
k I●id. pa● 572 D. & p. 573 A ●.  upon the King (then at 〈◊〉) by their mild and moderate counsels, that he was content to remit the offences of his Son, and receive him to his grace and favour.  
Nor did his affections to Robert Curthose any whit abate when the Conqueror died; 
An. 1088.  for no sooner had William Rufus assumed the Crown here, but he joined 
l S. Dunel. col. 214. n 20 & 40  with Odo, Earl of Kent, ●obert, Earl of Moreton, and the rest of those Noblemen, with purpose to have raised the said Curthose to the Royal Throne; and in order thereto marched 
m S. Dunel. col. 214. n 20 & 40  from Shrewsbury with a great power of the Welsh, and others, unto the City of Worcester, and made great spoil 
n S. Dunel. col. 214. n 20 & 40  there; but by the courage and resolution of the venerable Wolstan, than Bishop, who was at that time in the Castle a Sally 
o H. Knighton, col. 2359. n. 20.  was made; chiefly by those of the Bishop's retinue, which routed 
p H. Knighton, col. 2359. n. 20.  this Earl, with all the power he had at that time there.  
But so many, and so potent, were those of the Nobility, who then were against the King; that he seeing his danger, gave out 
q Mat. Paris. p. 14. n 50. & p. 15.  that he would ease them of Taxes, alleviate the Laws, and give them free liberty of Hunting: And riding with this Earl ●oger, subtly told 
r Ibid.  him, That he would, most willingly, quit the Government, if he and those others whom the late King had assigned to be his Curators, should think it best. Adding 
s Ibid. , That they should do what they pleased, so that it were not Treason; with many other smooth expressions, wherewith this Earl was so much captivated, that he thenceforth fell 
t Ibid.  off from the rest of his own party. Whereupon the King so expeditiously prevailed 
u Ibid.  against Odo, and the rest of his then adherents, that all of them soon after submitted 
x Ibid.  or fled 
y Ibid.  (as in my discourse of the said Odo, Earl of Kent, will appear.)  
The Possessions which this great Earl had in England, were of a vast extent, as appeareth 
z Domesd. i● iisdem Comitat.  by the Conquerors Survey, by whose bounty he enjoyed them, viz. In Wiltshire Three Lordships, in Surrey Four, in Hantshire Nine, in Middlesex Eight, in Cambridgshire Eleven, in Hertfordshire One, in Glocestershire One, in Worcestershire Two, in Warwickshire Eleven, in Staffordshire Thirty, in Sussex Seventy seven; besides the City of Chichester and Castle of Arundel; and in Shropshire very near all that County, besides the City of Shrewsbury.  
As to his enterprises in Wales, it is to be noted, That 
a History of Wa●es by D. 〈◊〉, p. 151.  after the Normans became thus Victorious (as hath been observed) they thought the whole Realm of England too little recompense for so great and hazardous an adventure; and therefore observing, that Robert Fitz-Hamon, and those Knights who assisted him, hath sped so well by their attempts in Glamorganshire, desired 
b Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse.  King William to grant them what they could by power and force obtain from the Welsh. Unto which request (considering that by thus enlarging his Dominion, his Sovereignty and Wealth, would consequently be the greater) he readily assented 
c Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse. . Whereupon he entered 
d Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse.  Powysland, and won the Castle and Town of Baldwine, which he fortified 
e Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse. , and called after his own name Montgomery. So likewise 
f Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse.  Cardigan, and did homage 
g Ibid. Domesd. Sciropse.  for them to the King.  
There is this also farther memorable of him, viz. That he built 
h doomsday, lib. Salop.  a strong Castle at Shrewsbury, upon that neck of Land situate betwixt the stream of Severn, on each side; which River so admirably environeth all the rest of that Beautiful Town, as that it is now well defended on every part.  
And next, that he was a person of extraordinary devotion to God; for he not only Founded 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 375 & 376. , and most amply endowed that great Abbey of S. Peter and Paul in the Eastern Suburbs of Shrewsbury, but also 
k Monast. A●gl. Vol. 2. p. 950 a. n. 40.  three other Religious Houses in Normandy: One in the Suburb of the City of Sais; the second 
l Monast. A●gl. Vol. 2. p. 950 a. n. 40.  at ●roarn upon the River Dive; and the third 
m Wil Gemet. p. 278 C.  at Almanacha for Nuns.  
He was also a great Benefactor 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 957 a.  to that Abbey of S. Stephens at Caen in Normandy (Founded by the most famous King William the Conqueror) giving 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 957 a.  thereunto certain Lands in those parts.  
So likewise to 
p Ibid. pag. 966. n. 50. & Ord. Vit. pag. 602 B. & 579 C.  the Abbey of Utica in Normandy, as appears 
q Ibid. pag. 966. n. 50. & Ord. Vit. pag. 602 B. & 579 C.  by his Grant of the Lordships of Mel●eburne in Cambridgshire, 〈◊〉 (now called Dnne) and Mercston in Staffordshire, with one Hide of Land at Graphan. Likewise of 
r Ibid. pag. 966. n. 50. & Ord. Vit. pag. 602 B. & 579 C.  certain Lands at Chichester, with the Tithes of Cheese and Wool of Pulton; and Tithes of Senegay in Cambrdgshire.  
Moreover to the Monks of S. Peter at Cluni in Burgundy, by his Grant 
s Monast. Anglic. p. 10●6 b. n. 10 & 20. Jorval. col. 988. l. 53.  of Chelton: And lastly, by his Structure 
t Monast. Anglic. p. 10●6 b. n. 10 & 20. Jorval. col. 988. l. 53.  of the Church at Quadford near Bruggenorth in Shropshire; the occasion whereof was as followeth.  
Upon 
u Jorval. col. 988. n. 50 & 60.  the first passage of Adeliza his second Wife out of Normandy into England, there happening so great a storm at Sea, as nothing but Shipwreck was expected by the Mariners; a certain Priest, who was her Chaplain, being much wearied with long watching, fell very fast asleep; in which sleep there appeared to him a comely Matron, who said thus, If your Lady would be preserved from the danger of this dreadful Tempest, let her vow to God, that she will build a Church to the honour of S. Mary Magdalen, in the place where she shall first meet the Earl her Husband in England, and specially where an hollow Oak groweth near an Hogsty: All which, when he awaked, he told to his Lady, who soon made her vow accordingly; whereupon the Tempest ceased, and she with her attendants came safe to shore. At length, after divers days journey towards her Husband, she met him near Quatford, in an Out-wood on Hunting, at a certain place where such an Oak than grew; and relating to him what had happened, moved him, that he would fulfil her vow; who forthwith assenting, caused that Church, in honour of S. Mary Magdalen, to be built, which he endowed with ample possessions; and gave 
x Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. f 24●.  to his Collegiate Chapel in the Castle of drug Nor●●.  
He first took to Wife Mabel, Daughter 
y W. Gemet. p. 272 A. & p. 275 A. p. 311 B.  and Heir to William Talvace (Son of William, Son of Ivo de Belesme, a person of great power and note in the time of Richard, Duke of Normandy,) with whom he had 
z Ord. Vit. p. 470 A.  a large inheritance in Belesme, and elsewhere. Which Lady bearing much hatred 
a Ibid. pag. 471 D.  to the Founders of the Abbey of Utica, caused 
b Ibid. pag. 471 D.  that House to be grievously burdened with quartering of Soldiers: For which, and other oppressions, by her exercised towards divers of the Nobility, she was afterwards murdered 
c I●i●. pag. 5●8 B.  in her Bed, and buried 
d Ibid. C.  in the Abbey of Troarn before mentioned.  
By this Mabel he had Issue five Sons and four Daughters, viz. Robert de Belesme, Hugh de Montgomery, Roger of Poictou (of which three, I shall speak more largely.) Philip who applied 
e Ibid pag. 708 D.  himself to Literature, and was a 
* Ibid. pag. 724 B.  Priest; as also Arnulph, who having nothing of his Father's Inheritance, betook 
f Ibid. pag. 〈◊〉 D.  himself to Feats of Arms. And following his Father's example in his Adventures in Wales, won 
g History of 〈◊〉 by D. Powel. p. 15●.  that part of So●th Wales, called Dyvet, (now Pembr●k●shire;) for which respect, having 
h ●●nast. Anglic. Vol● p. 381 b. n 30.  the title of that Earldom, he first began to build 
i 〈◊〉 Cam●●. p 148.  a Castle there which he afterwards fortified 
* History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 157.  on the behalf of his Brother Robert, in the time of that Rebellion against King Henry the First.  
He also gave 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. c. 569. l. 10.  to the Abbey of S. Martin at Sais in Normandy, (so Founded by his Father, as hath been said) for the health of his Soul, the Soul of Earl Roger his Father, and of Earl Hugh his Brother, who was slain that year, the Church of S. Nicholas, situate within his Castle of Pembroke, with Twenty Carucates of Land besides.  
Of his Daughters, Emme the Eldest was 
l Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  Abbess at Almanisca; Maud 
m Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  was Wife of Robert Earl of Moreton (Half-Brother to the Conqueror) Mabel 
n Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  of Hugh de Nov● Casteko; and 
o Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  Sibil, of Robert Fitz-Hamon (Lord of Corboil in Normandy.)  
His second Wife was 
p Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  Addeliza, Daughter of Ebrard de Pusaic, by whom he had Issue only one Son Ebrard 
q Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A. ; who being a Clergiman, was one of the Chaplains 
r Ord. Vi●● p 578 D. & 68● A.  to Henry the First, King of England.  
And now, as this great Earl, having a venerable esteem of the Monastic Profession, was Founder and Benefactor to so many Religious Houses (as hath been said) so at his departure out of this World, he farther manifested his affections thereunto: For by his last Will and Testament he bequeathed 
s Ord. Vit. p. 579 A.  to the Monks of S. Ebrulf (at Uitca) Thirty shillings to be paid every year, out of his Lands at ●lencion, at the beginning of Lent, for the maintaining of a Lamp to burn in the Church of that Abbey, day and night before the Crucifix. And having by the hands of Reginald, than Prior of Shrewsbury, obtained 
t H. Knighton, col 2365. n. 10.  from the House of Clu●● in Burgundy, the Coat of S. Hugh, sometime Abbot there, for himself to put on, caused himself to be shorn 
u Ord. Vit. p. 581 ●. & ●●g. 7●8 C.  a Monk in the said Abbey of Shrewsbury, with the consent of his Wife; where, it is observed 
x Ord. Vit. p. 581 B. & ●●g. 7●8 C.  of him, That three days before his death, he wholly applied 
y Jorval. col. 988. n 40.  himself to divine Conference and devout Prayers with the rest of that Covent; and that he died 
z Ord. Vit. ut supra.  the Sixth Kalends of August, in the year of Christ 1094. 
An. 1094  And was honourably buried 
a Ord. vit. ut supra.  in the Ch●●ch of that Monastery. But others say 
b History of W●les by D. Powel, p. 153, 154. , that he was slain by the Welsh, between Cardiff and Brecknock.  
¶ Though Robert, Surnamed the Belesme, was the Eldest Son of Earl Roger, last mentioned; yet, in respect, he had only that great Inheritance by his Father and Mother, which lay in Normandy, and not those Honours in England till afterwards, I shall first speak of Hugh 
Hugh.  de Montgomery his younger Brother 
c Ord. Vit. p. 708 D. , because he next succeeded in these Earldoms of Arundel. and Shrewsbury, whom the Welsh called 
d History of Wale● by D. Powel, p. 155.  Hugh Goch, by reason of his Red Hair.  
This Hugh, in the life time of his Father, possessed 
e Domesd. lib. Staff.  the Manor of Wrfeld in Staffordshire. He likewise was 
f Ord. Vi●. p. 703 & 704.  in that Conspiracy with Robert de Molbray, and others, for the murdering of King William Rufus in Northumberland, having placed 
g Ord. Vi● p. 703 & 704.  divers armed Men in a Wood there, of purpose to effect their design; which being made known 
h Ord. Vi●. p. 703 & 704.  to the King, the principal of them were brought to 
i Ord. Vi●. p. 703 & 704.  condign punishment; and others forced 
k Ord. Vi●. p. 703 & 704.  to open the●r Purses for regaining that King's favour; amongst which, this Hugh gave Three thousand pounds 
* Ibid. p. 704 C.  But of him I find nothing farther memorable, than that Action wherein he lost his life, in An. 1098. 
An. 1098.  (12 Wil Ruf.) which was thus.  
The Welsh growing powerful 
l Ord. Vit. p. 768 A. , and committing many outrages 
m Ord. Vit. p. 768 A.  upon the Marches; this Earl raising 
n Ord. Vit. p. 768 A.  the power of Shropshire, joined 
o Ord. Vit. p. 768 A.  with Hugh, Earl of Chester, and the strength of that County, and marched 
p S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  into Ang●esey, where they made most miserable destruction, and in a very barbarous and cruel manner, cutting 
q S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  off the Hands and Feet of some, the Privy Members of others, and putting 
r S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  out the Eyes of many; and amongst these they took 
s S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  one K●ured, a Priest; by whose counsels the Welsh had been much guided in those their enterprises; and after 
t S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  they had cut off his Stones and his Tongue, they pulled 
u S Dunelm. col. 223. n. 30.  out one of his Eyes: But this horrid and savage dealing, went not long unrevenged; for within a few days after, Magnus, King of Norway, (Son of Olaus, Son to Harold Harfagar) having 
x Ibid n 50. Jorval. col. 994. n. 20 & 30  gotten the Orchads, and the Isle of Man, failed 
y Ibid n 50. Jorval. col. 994. n. 20 & 30  with a few Ships unto the Coasts of Anglesey, intending there to have landed; but finding opposition, he let 
z Ibid n 50. Jorval col. 994. n. 20 & 30  fly his Arrows at those that were on shore, by one of which, this Earl was slain. 
a Ibid n 50. Jorval. col. 994. n. 20 & 30   
That he there lost his 〈◊〉, all Historians agree, but the circumstances thereof are somewhat variously delivered, Ordericus Vitalis relating it thus 
b P. 768 A B. , viz. That Magnus, King of Norway, being at Sea with Six Ships, directing his course towards England, did much Alarm the people on divers Coasts, and that there then was great hostility betwixt the English and Welsh at that time. Whereupon the power of Ch●shire and Shropshire was raised, and ready for Battle, in the Country of ●●yannoh, near the Sea Coast. To which place, this Hugh de Montgomery first coming with his Troops, expecting Auxiliaries from the Neighbouring parts, stayed there many days, circumspectly guarding the Country against the Incursions of the Welsh and Norwegians.  
During which stay, it happened that the Inhabitants thereabouts, discerned the Norwegians near at hand, and in danger of landing, ran up and down in no little fear; which caused this Earl Hugh to ride near the brink of the shore, in order to the Marshalling his Soldiers for the better opposing their entrance; but it so fell out, that as he sat thus on Horseback, he was shot by an Arrow from one of their Ships, and falling down into the Water (then flowing) lost his life. After which, within few days his Body being carried to Shrewsbury, was there buried in the Cloister of the Abbey with great lamentation.  
Howbeit, Giraldus Cambrensis 
c L●l. Col. Vol. 2. p. 100  in his Description of Anglesey takes notice of another Circumstance, but attributeth it to Hugh, Earl of Chester, who was at that time in Wales with this our Earl; and not to him, which is a gross mistake, as to the person.  
There is (saith he 
d Itin. Camb. p. ●94. ) in this Isle (viz. Anglesey) a Church of S. Teuredaucus the Confessor, in which Earl Hugh (after he had subjugated these parts of Wales,) having kennelled his Dogs all night, found them, every one, mad next morning; and that he himself died a miserable death within a Month after: For hearing that certain Pirates were come to the Haven of this Island in Long-Boats, and making haste to oppose their Landing. The principal Commander of them, called Magnus, standing at the fore end of the Boat, with a Bow in his hand, let fly an Arrow at our Earl, than armed Cap a Pe, so that no entrance could be made, except through his Helmet at the Sights for his Eyes; but so fatally was that Arrow directed, that it passed through his Headpiece upon his Right Eye, and piercing his Brain, caused him to fall headlong into the Sea.  
¶ I come now to Robert de Belesme, 
Robert de Belesme.  Eldest Son to Roger de Montgomery; who, upon his Father's death had those Lands and Honours of his which lay in Normandy, (as hath been observed;) and now, upon the death of Hugh, his younger Brother, these Earldoms of Arundel and Shrewsbury, in England.  
The first mention I find of this Robert, is in An. 1073. 
An. 1073.  (which was in the Sixth of the Conqueror's Reign) the King having then heard 
e Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  of much wrong done to his Norman Subjects by some Neighbouring powers; fearing 
f Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  also an Invasion from them, and Insurrections at home, prepared 
g Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  a considerable Army; wherewith advancing 
h Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  to Main, and in his passage besieging 
i Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  the Castle of Fresnay, he there girt 
k Ord. Vit p. 832 D.  this Robert de Belesme with the Sword of Knighthood. After which, he grew in so great esteem with that King, that he conferred 
l Ibid. p. 668 C.  much honour upon him; so that he excelled 
m Ibid. p. 668 C.  most of the Nobility of Normandy in glory, having 
n Ibid. p. 668 C.  very great possession there, and many strong Castles.  
Nevertheless, no sooner was the Conqueror dead, 
An. 1087.  but his Turbulent and Rebellious disposition began to show itself; for he then seized 
o Ibid. pag. 664 B.  upon the Garrisons of Allencio● and Belesme, with divers other strong Holds; and joined 
p Ibid. pag. 666 C.  with Odo, Earl of Kent, and those other on his party, against King William Rufus, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, and was 
q Ibid. pag. 667 B.  with them in the Castle of Rochester at that time, Howbeit, when Earl Roger his Father, fell off 
r Ibid pag. 672 D.  from them upon the fair promises of Rufus, this his Son complied with him also; but going 
s Ibid pag. 672 D.  soon after with Henry Earl of Constance into Normandy; and Duke Robert hearing, that he was thus reconciled to his Brother Rufus, and by Oath obliged to him, taking counsel with Odo, Bishop of Baye●x, before they could act any thing, he caused him to be seized on as he came a shore, and committed him to close imprisonment.  
The news whereof being brought 
t Ibid.  to the Earl his Father, 
An. 1088  he (by Licence from King William Rufus) hasts 
u Ibid.  into Normandy, and manned 
x Ibid.  all his Castles against Curthose. But hearing 
y Ibid. pag. 675 A.  that C●rthose had good success against some others who were then in Arms, he made means 
z Ibid. pag. 675 A.  for a reconciliation, and for the enlargement of this Robert his Son; both which he accordingly obtained. 
a Ibid. B.   
Howbeit, notwithstanding that accord, being thus got a liberty, swelling 
b Ibid.  with revenge, he ceased 
c Ibid.  not, upon all occasions, to do the greatest mischief he could; never being quiet, for the full space 
d Ibid.  of Fifteen years, but disturbing him sundry ways, and seducing 
e Ibid.  others to do the like.  
The Character 
f Ibid. Gemet. p. 294 B.  of this Robert then given, is, That he was a very subtle, crafty, and deceitful Man; big of Body, strong, bold; powerful in Arms, and Eloquent; but exceeding cruel, covetous, and libidinous. A Person of great insight in serious Affairs, and unwearied in his managery of worldly business; likewise a most ingenious Architect; but for inflicting of torments, a most inexorable Butcher: No Friend at all to the Church, but a vile and wretched Oppressor. For which, his wickedness, he underwent the Sentence 
g Ord. Vit. pag. 707 C.  of Excommunication by the Venerable Serlo, 
An. 1094.  Bishop of Sais; all his Lands being interdicted 
h Ord. Vit. pag. 707 C. , so that there was no Burial therein; yet nothing was he reform by any of these means. In brief, there can be no higher expressions of the most barbarous and cruel Tyrant that ever was, than is of him; his severity being exercised 
i Ibid. D.  not only to strangers, but even to Friends and Familiars; glorying 
k Ibid. D.  and making his boast amongst his Parasites of those his unparallelled Inhumanities'.  
He was 
l Ibid. pag. 766 B.  Princeps Militiae Regis Willielmi Rufi; id est, General of all the Military Forces to King William Rufus; and his chief Architect for the structure 
m Ibid. C.  of that Castle of G●zors, upon the Confines of Normandy, opposite to Calv●mont.  
Upon the death of his Brother Hugh, 
An. 1098.  addressing 
n Ord. Vit. 768 C.  himself to the King for his Earldom, he gave 
o Ord. Vit. 768 C.  Three thousand pounds for the same; and was thereupon made 
p Ord. Vit. 768 C.  Earl of Arundel and Shreswsbury.  
He removed 
q Ibid.  the Town of Quatford (near Bruggenorth in Shropshire, where his Father, Earl Roger, built the Church, as hath been said; and built 
r Ibid.  a strong Castle at Bruggenorth. He made claim 
s Ibid.  to the Honour of Blithe in Nortinghamshire, as his right by Inheritance from Roger de B●ithley his Kinsman, which for a great sum of Money he obtained 
t Ibid. ; and for the space of four years was a grievous oppressor 
u Ibid.  of the Welsh.  
And though he stood fair with William Rufus, 
An. 1101.  after that his reconciliation (as hath been said) yet upon his death he took 
x Ord. Vit. 785 D. & 786 A.  part with Robert Curthose against King Henry the First; conspiring 
y Ord. Vit. 785 D. & 786 A.  privately, with his two Brothers, Roger of Poictou and Arnulph; as also, with William Warren, Earl of Surrey, and others; and at length broke out with them in open Rebellion 
z Ord. Vit. 785 D. & 786 A.  against that King.  
Curthose therefore to requite this his service, gave 
a Ibid. pag. 786 A.  him the Bishopric of Sais, with divers Lands in Normandy, promising more in case he were King; and in order to that his design, landed 
b Ibid. pag. 787 A. & B.  at Portsmouth, where he found a fair Reception of the Nobility of England, who conducted 
c Ibid. pag. 787 A. & B.  him to Winchester; upon which, many that formerly made a specious show of adhering to King Henry, then fell off, and entertained 
d Ibid. pag. 787 A. & B.  Curthose; amongst whom, this Earl, Robert de Belesme was 
e Ibid.  one, and William, Earl of Surrey, another; who, that they might have the fairer pretence for what they did, made divers unreasonable demands 
f Ibid.  from the King; giving out, that they would desert him, in case he yielded not thereto.  
But, notwithstanding all this danger which so much threatened King Henry, he managed 
g Ibid. pag. 788 A. & B.  his business, in this great exigent, with such prudence, as, that he came to a firm accord 
h Ibid. pag. 788 A. & B.  with his Brother Curthose, viz. That Curthose quitting all his right to England, should receive yearly Three thousand pounds sterling from thence; and enjoy the Town of Constance in Normandy, with whatsoever else he did there possess, excepting Dan●ro●t. All which, being thus concluded, (after two month's entertainment here) he returned 
i Ibid. D. .  
Peace being therefore thus happily established betwixt them, the King deeming it requisite to question those, who in his great necessity, 
An. 1102.  had so basely deserted him: Amongst others, as the chief, summoned 
k Ibid. pag. 8●4 C.  this Earl Robert de Belesme to answer the charge; whereupon William Warren going into Normandy to Curthose, and making sad complaint 
l Ibid. pag. 8●4 C. , That for his sake he had lost his Earldom of Surrey, which was of Three thousand pounds yearly Revenue, and importuning 
m Ibid. pag. 8●4 C.  him to mediate with the King for restitution thereof; Curthose on purpose came 
n Ibid. pag. 8●4 C.  over into England accordingly: But moving the King therein, he upbraided 
o Ibid. D.  him with the violation of that late peaceable agreement made betwixt them, in not bringing public Traitors to justice, and sparing that severity as was proper to be exercised upon Turn-coats: Adding 
p Ibid. D.  moreover, That he had, that very year, given friendly Reception unto this Robert de Belesme, and bestowed on him his Father's Possessions, viz. The Castle of Argentoil, the Bishopric of Sais, and the Forest of Golfer. All which miscarriages, Curthose replied, should be amended.  
And having thus summoned this Robert de Belesme, he laid 
q Ibid. ●. pag. 506 ●.  no less than Forty five Transgressions, by word or deed, to his charge.  
Whereupon obtaining leave 
r Ibid. ●.  to go to his Counsel, for the better colour of his escape, in great fear he fled 
s Ibid. ●.  to his Castles; which being made known to the King, he caused Proclamation 
t Ibid. ●.  to be published, That unless he did come in, and submit to his Trial, he should forthwith be adjudged as a Public Enemy. But Robert well understanding his own condition, and not daring to adventure the test, fortified 
u Ibid. ●.  those his Castles, imploring 
x Ibid.  aid from all his Kindred and Alleys.  
The King therefore discerning his obstinacy, 
An. 1102.  and being well acquainted with the height of his spirit, presently raised forces; and in the first place laid siege 
y Ibid. ●.  to his Castle at Arundel in Sussex.  
But besides this of Arundel, he manned 
z R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10.  that of Bruggenorth in Shropshire, strengthening 
a R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10.  it with a very large and high Wall, and erected 
b Lel. Itin. Vol. 4. fol. 182.  a Chapel therein (which in after time was 〈◊〉 
c Lel. Itin. Vol. 4. fol. 182.  ● Collegiate Church for a Dean, with Six Prebendaries, and dedicated to S. Mary Magdalen.) Moreover, he fortified and manned the Town and Castle of Shrewsbury; as also that 
d Ibid.  at ●ikhill in Yorkshire, (part of the Honour of Blithe, belonging to Roger de Buithley beforementioned) and with his Brother Arnulph marched 
e Ibid. n. 20. & Wil Malms●. fol. 88 a. n. 10.  into Staffordshire, committing great spoil 
f Ibid. n. 20. & Wil Malms●. fol. 88 a. n. 10.  in that Country.  
He likewise began 
g S Dunelm. col. 227. ●. 10.  the Building of another Castle at Carracove in Wales; and brought 
h Itin. Cambr. p. 222.  a famous Race of Spanish Horses thither.  
The King therefore discerning the flame of Rebellion thus kindled in so many parts, leaving 
i R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10, 20, 30. W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 20, 30, 40.  a considerable power to continue the Siege at Arundel, for preventing any Succours which might come thereto, marched 
k R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10, 20, 30. W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 20, 30, 40.  himself to Bruggenorth, and sent 
l R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10, 20, 30. W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 20, 30, 40.  Robert, Bishop of Lincoln, to besiege Tikhill. Being come to Bruggenorth, he raised 
m R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10, 20, 30. W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 20, 30, 40.  notable Works against it; and framed 
n R. Hoved. fol. 269 a. n. 10, 20, 30. W. Malms. fol. 88 b. n. 20, 30, 40.  certain Military Engines for assault thereof, staying 
o Ord. Vit. p. 8●7 A.  there three weeks: And having by private gifts corrupted 
p R. Hoved. ut supra. History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 158. Ord. Vit. p. 807 D.  those of the Welsh of that Garrison, in whom this Rebellious Earl did most confide, whereof jorwerth ap Blethin was the chief 
q R. Hoved. ut supra. History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 158. Ord. Vit. p. 807 D.  he obtained a Render 
r R. Hoved. ut supra. History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 158. Ord. Vit. p. 807 D.  thereof.  
Howbeit, this Earl deeming it not 
s Ibid. pag. 807 A.  safe to trust wholly to Garrisons, he left 
t Ibid. pag. 807 A.  Shrewsbury to the care and charge of Rog●● the Son of Corbeth, Robert de Nevil, and Vlger Grosvenour, unto whom he joined 
u Ibid. pag. 807 A.  eighty Stipendiary Soldiers; and making peace 
x Ibid. pag. 807 A.  with the Welsh, alured 
y Ibid. pag. 807 A.  to his party, Caducan, and Gervatus, two of their Kings (Sons of Rese,) by whom, with his own Troops he frequently disturbed 
z Ibid.  the King's Forces: But William Pantolf (a great Man in Shropshire,) who was ●leighted 
a Ibid.  by this Earl, and thereupon received into the King's favour; having 
b Ibid.  two hundred Soldiers sent to his aid, and the Governorship of Stafford Castle committed to his charge; not only galled 
c Ibid.  the Earl beyond all others, resisting 
d Ibid. C.  him also with his Counsels and Arms, even to his utter destruction; but so wrought upon these Welsh Kings, by rewards and promises, that he drew them to his party.  
Which ill success attending this haughty spirited Earl, and the render 
e Ibid. D.  of that his strongest Castle at Bruggenorth, wherein he reposed most confidence, coming to his ears, did so much perplex him, that being almost mad, he knew 
f Ibid. D.  not what to do.  
The King therefore, discerning his advantages, commanded 
g Ibid. D.  That Shrewsbury should be besieged: But the ways 
h Ibid. D.  being bad and narrow about Malpas, and the Woods 
i Ibid. D.  thick, wherein Archers lay, which annoyed the marching of his Soldiers, 
An. 1102.  he was necessitated to appoint 
k Ibid. pag. ●08 A.  Sixty thousand Foot Soldiers, who were then in that expedition, to cut down that Wood, and to make a large passage through it.  
The Earl therefore hearing of all these things, and considering the event of this his desperate condition, with all humility implored 
l Ibid.  the King's clemency, upon his approach near Shrewsbury, and acknowledging his crime 
m Ibid.  of Treason, offered 
n Ibid.  to him the Keys of that Town. Which the King graciously accepted 
o Ibid. , suffering him to have safe 
p Ibid.  Conduct with Horse and Arms for his passage to the Sea Coast; but seizing 
q Ibid.  on all his Honours, and the Possessions of those that had adhered to him in this his Rebellion. Whereupon ensued the most general joy 
r Ibid.  to all the Kingdom imaginable, that they were thus rid of so great a Tyrant, and such a savage Oppressor: For he was 
s Ibid. C.  so stupendiously cruel, that he rather chose to inflict miserable torments 
t Ibid. C.  upon poor Captives, than to receive much Money for their Redemption. Which so much heightened the King's displeasure towards him, that he could not 
u Ibid. C.  endure any of his Relations, but caused his Brothers, Roger of Poictou and Arnulph, (who were both wealthy Earls) to be utterly extirpated 
x Ibid. C. . Nay his whole Family was so odious to him; that in 
y Ibid.  regard Emme his Sifter was Abbess of Almanisca, he took 
z Ibid.  away those Lands which Roger de Montgomery their Father had bestowed on that Religious House, and gave 
a Ibid.  them to one of his Soldiers.  
Being thus banished England, there was little 
b Ibid. D.  respect given to him in Normandy, scarce any one there abiding him; yet his wealth which he had treasured up in Thirty four strong Castles, formerly built for his Rebellious purposes, supported 
c Ibid. D.  him sufficiently: Of which, (such was his inhumanity, though besides this, he did solely possess all his Father's great Inheritance in those parts) he would afford 
d Ibid. D.  his Brothers no share at all. Roger of Poictou therefore betook 
e Ibid. D.  himself to the Castle of Carof, which was of his Wife's Inheritance, and there continued 
f Ibid. D.  till his age; and Arnulph after many troubles and miseries for this his Brother, being discontented, applied 
g Ibid. D.  himself to Curthose; and having taken 
h Ibid. D.  the Castle of Almani●ca by surprise, delivered 
i Ibid. D.  it to him.  
Being therefore thus forsaken of his Brother, 
An. 1102.  he durst not 
k Ibid. pag. 809 A.  confide in any; and having been so terrible to others, could not trust 
l Ibid. pag. 809 A.  those of his own party; yet such was his proneness to evil, that he forbore not to lay hold upon any occasion to act mischief: For when 
m Ibid. pag. 809 A.  as in the Month of june, this year, some Soldiers of the Dukes (id est, Robert Curthose) having a desire to plunder the Country, entered the Abbey of Almanisca, and stabled their Horses in that Sacred place, he hasted 
n Ibid. pag. 809 A.  to them, and set fire 
o Ibid. pag. 809 A.  on the Monastery, took 
p Ibid. pag 809 A.  divers persons prisoners; whereof some he killed 
q Ibid. pag. 809 A. , and others, according to his wont, dismembered 
r Ibid. pag. 809 A. .  
Curthose hereupon marched 
s Ibid. B.  towards him with his Army: Whereupon he puts his Forces in order, and boldly meeting him upon a Causey, routed 
t Ibid. B.  him. Which success so elated him, that scorning 
u Ibid. B.  the Duke, he aimed 
x Ibid. B.  at no less than the subjugating all Normandy to his own power, and in effect he accomplished it; the people having no head to flee to, being necessitated 
y Ibid. B.  to submit to him.  
Curthose therefore discerning 
z Ibid pag. 811 D.  this desolation to his Country, and being not 
a Ibid pag. 811 D.  able to defend it against the power of this Belesme (regardless 
b Ibid.  of the Accord made with King Henry of England his Brother) made peace with him; 
An. 1103.  yielding 
c Ibid.  up his Father's Lands and Honours, as also the Bishopric of S●●s, and other things before noted.  
But the next ensuing year, 
(5 H. 1.) An. 1104.  King Henry passing 
d Ibid. pag. 814 A.  over into Normandy with a great power (where he was honourably received by the Nobility of that Country) sent 
e Ibid. pag. 814 A.  to his Brother Curthose; and told 
f Ibid. pag. 814 A.  him of his breach of that Accord, which had been made betwixt them formerly in England, by thus making peace with this Robert de Belesme (a wicked Traitor to them both) without his advice, and restoring unto him those his Father's Lordships, rebuking 
g Ibid. pag. 814 A.  him also for divers other miscarriages; after which, he returned into England. Howbeit, no sooner was he gone, than that this wicked Belesme, studying to make more mischief, incited 
h Ibid. C.  William, Earl of Morecon, and whomsoever else he could seduce, to take up Arms in those parts: Whereupon ensued 
i Ibid. pag. 815.  no little slaughter, rapine, and spoil. Of which, King Henry being advertised, he forthwith hastes over into Normandy again, landing at 〈◊〉, in the last week of Lent. And lodging 
k Ibid. pag. 815.  soon after at Corenton, received grievous complaints 
l Ibid. pag. 815.  of the miserable condition of the Country; amongst, which, that this Robert de Belesme had burnt 
m Ibid. pag. 815.  the Church of Cornay, in the Diocese of Sais, and in it Forty five persons, Men, Women, and Children.  
But in Autumn following, 
An. 1105.  this Robert de Belesm, and William, Earl of Moreton, standing in fear 
n Ibid. pag. 819 D.  of King Henry applied 
o Ibid. pag. 819 D.  themselves to Curthose: Whereupon the King getting some Forces together, marched 
p Ibid. pag. 819 D.  to 〈◊〉, and there raised 
q Ibid. pag. 819 D.  Works for the siege of that place; 
In Vigil S. Mich. Jorval. col. 1002. n. 20.  but notwithstanding those Works, William, Earl of Moreton (whose Town it was 
r Ord. Vit. p. 820 A. ) being a courageous young Man with some Troops of stout Soldiers relieved it 
s Ord. Vit. p. 820 A.  which being signified to the King, he returned again thither, and reinforced 
t Ord. Vit. p. 820 A.  the siege. Earl William therefore excites 
u M. Paris, in An. 1105. Ord. Vit. ut supra.  Curthose, and this Robert de Belesme, and all others, on whom he could by any means prevail, to aid him in the raising thereof.  
Whereupon Curthose, with all the strength he could make, form 
x M. Paris, in An. 1105. Ord. Vit. ut supra.  an Army; the principal persons therein being 
y M. Paris, in An. 1105. Ord. Vit. ut supra.  this Robert de Belesme, William, Earl of Moreton, Robert de Stotevil, and William de Ferrer: Of which Army, William, Earl of Moreton, commanded 
z Ibid.  the Van, and Robert de Belesme the Rear. But such was the fate of Curthose and his Adherents, that the Flank of their Army, being fiercely charged 
a Ibid. pag. 821 B. Battle at Tener●●●bray.  by Heli●s, Earl of maine, on the King's Party, became so disordered 
b Ibid. pag. 821 B. Battle at Tener●●●bray. , that our Robert de Belesme (who was with Rear) presently fled 
c Ibid. pag. 821 B. Battle at Tener●●●bray. ; by which means, the King obtained a clear and absolute Victory 
d Ibid. pag. 821 B. Battle at Tener●●●bray.  Curthose himself being there taken prisoner 
e Ibid. pag. 821 B. Battle at Tener●●●bray.  (as I have elsewhere showed) with divers others of greatest note on his side.  
But Belesme thus escaping, endeavoured 
f Ibid. pag. 822 ●.  by all the means he could to draw off Heli●s, Earl of Main from the King, and by his help to set up Curthose again: Which when he saw he could not effect, he then made use 
g Ibid. pag. 822 ●.  of him to work his reconciliation, and obtained it 
h Ibid. pag. 822 ●. : The King thereupon restoring 
i Ibid pag. 823 A.  to him Argentoil, and whatsoever of his chief Inheritance he had formerly enjoyed. Howbeit, all these gracious favours from King Henry, wrought nothing on him; but when he saw any opportunity 
k Ibid. pag. 838. , he was st●ll for more mischief; afterwards conspiring 
l Ibid. pag. 838.  to set up William, the Son of ●obert Curthose, then in banishment, stirring up Lewis, 
An. 1108.  King of France, William, Duke of 〈◊〉, Henry, Duke of Burgundy, Alan, Earl of 〈◊〉, and all other potent men, that he could, to his aid. 
An. 1113.  And afterwards both by his Counsels and Power, abetted 
m 〈…〉. 841 A.  Fo●ke, Earl of 〈◊〉, and other King Henry's Enemies: The King therefore considering 
n 〈…〉 841 A.  that no Favour could win him, nor Oath or Promise oblige him, convented 
o 〈…〉 841 A.  him before his Court of Justice at 〈◊〉, for these his wicked practices; which being not able to gainsay, he was by Judgement thereof committed 
p 〈…〉 841 A.  to close imprisonment, at 
q R Hoved. fol. 271 a. n. 10.  〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉, and his Possessions at 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉, with other Lands in those parts, disposed ʳ to Theob●ld, Earl of 〈◊〉, (Brother to Stephen, afterwards King of England.) 
An. 1114.  And the next year following, brought 
s Ibid. pag: 844 D.  over into England▪ and at ●●ham sufficiently secured 
t H. Hunt. pag 217 b. n. 30.  all the days of his life. 
u H. Hunt. pag 217 b. n. 30.   
Having thus, with as much brevity as I could, run through the story of this turbulent spirited Earl, I shall conclude with that which Henry de Huntendon (one of our ancient Writers) expresseth of him (inter alis) in that excellent Epistle 
* MS. in 〈◊〉 Cotton. fol. ● b.  of his De Contemptu Mundi, written to a familiar Friend of his, in the time of King Henry the Second— Vidi●ti Robertum de Beleeme, qui princeps Normannensis in Carcerem positus; erat Pluto, Meger●, Cerberus, etc. Thou h●●t seen Robert de Beleeme, a Pri●●e in Normandy, cast into Prison: He was a Pluto, Megaera, Cerberus, or whatsoever else can be expressed that is most horrid. He would not permit poor Captives to be redeemed, but murder them; under pretence of playing with his own little Godson, he thrust out his eyes with his thumbs. He used to thrust sharp stakes through the bodies of men and women, from the fundament to the mouth; and the greatest slaughter of people was his chiefest delight: So that it was commonly said of him, as in a Proverb, The wonders of Robert de Beleeme. But let us come to his end, a thing most desirable: He who had so tortured others with imprisonment, was himself cast into prison by King Henry, and there long tormented till his death; which be so much endeavord to effect by hunger, that it was scarce discernible, whether be were living or dead; and being speechless, could not express the sense he had of death.  
This, sometime great, Earl took to Wife 
x Ord. Vit. pag 708 ●.  Agnes, the Daughter of Guy, Earl of Ponthieu, whom he used 
y Ord. Vit. pag 702 ●.  most barbarously, keeping her a long time a prisoner in his Castle at ●elesme; until by the means of a Servant, she made her escape, and fled 
z Ord. Vit. pag. 708 ●.  to the Countess of charters, never 
a Ord. Vit. pag 708. ●.  returning to that her cruel Husband.  
By her he left issue 
b W. Gemet. p. 3●● B. & 311 A.  one only Son, viz. William, surnamed Talvace; 
William Talva●e.  against whom King Henry the First was much incensed, but at the earnest entreaty of Maud the Empress his Daughter, he at last received 
c Or●. Vit. p. 851 C.  him to his favour, and permitted him to enjoy 
d Or●. Vit. p. 851 C.  all his Father's Inheritance in Normandy.  
But afterwards, 
An. 1135.  upon those differences 
e Ibid. pag. 900 D.  which unhappily arose betwixt King Henry, and his Son-in-Law Geffrey, Earl of Anjou; this William Talvace being much suspected 
f Ibid.  by the King, to favour and abet the Earl of Anjou against him; and for that cause divers times summoned 
g Ibid.  to come to his presence, but refusing, King Henry seized 
h Ibid.  upon all his Lands and Honours: Whereupon he fled to the said Earl of Anjou, and after the death of King Henry adhered 
i Ibid. pag. 905 C.  to him, having the title of 
k Ibid. pag. 905 C.  Earl of Ponthieu, as also of 
l Chro. Norm. p. 1000 C.  Sais.  
This William Talvace, by Ala his 
m W. Gem. p. 311 C. Ord. Vit. p. 897 D.  Wife, Daughter to Odo, Duke of Burgundy, had Issue two Sons, Guy who was made 
n W. Gemet. p. 311 C. Chro. Nor. p. 1000 C.  Earl of Ponthieu in his Father's life time, and 
o W. Gemet. p. 311 C. Chro. Nor. p. 1000 C.  john; as also two Daughters, the one married 
p W. Gemet. p. 311 C.  to juhel, the Son of Walter de Meduana; and the other to 
q Ibid.  William, Earl Warren the Third; and afterwards to 
r Chro Nor●. p. 1002 B.  Patrick, Earl of Salisbury.  
I come lastly to Roger of Poictou, 
Roger of Poictou.  the Third Son of the before mentioned Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury. This Roger, surnamed Pictaviensis, id est, of Poictou, because 
s Ord. Vit. p. 708 D. W. Malms. pag. 88 b. n 30.  he married a Wife of that County, had nothing 
t Ord. Vit. p 708 D. Ibid. pag. 808 C.  at all of his Father's Inheritance, but was a Military Man: Whereupon, being advanced to the title 
u Ord. Vit. p 708 D. Ibid. pag. 808 C.  of an Earl, he lived 
x Ord. Vit. p 708 D. Ibid. pag. 808 C.  for a time in wealth and power; having the Earldom 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 381 b. n 30.  of Lancaster, and all that part 
z Domesd. lib.  of Lancashire which lieth betwixt the Rivers of Ribble and Mersey, and other great Possessions, in that, and other Counties of the Conqueror's gift.  
So that he became not only a good Benefactor to the Abbey of Shrewsbury, (which was of his Father's Foundation, as I have already showed) by giving 
a Vonast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 380 b. n. 10.  thereto the Churches of Kirkeham, Waleton 
b Ibid. pag. 378. n. 60. & p. 383 a. n. 20 & 30. , and Biscopeham 
c Ibid. pag. 378. n. 60. & p. 383 a. n. 20 & 30. ; as also the Lordships 
d Ibid. pag. 378. n. 60. & p. 383 a. n. 20 & 30.  of Pulton, Oxciton, and Biscopeham, with the Fishing 
e Ibid. pag. 378. n. 60. & p. 383 a. n. 20 & 30.  of Thelewell (all in Lancashire) but was so liberal to the Monks of S. Martin's at Sais in France, by bestowing 
f Ibid. pag. 566 a. n. 20, 30, 40, 50, 60▪ etc. & p. 568 b. n. 50  on them the Church of our Lady at Lancaster, with divers Lands belonging thereto; as also the Churches of Hessen, with the third part of the Lands in that Town; 
An. 1094.  the Churches of Cotgrave, Cropill, Wikelay, Croston; the moiety of the Church of Aicleton; the Churches of Ridwell and Preston, with the whole Tithes of that Parish; the Churches of Mellinges and Boelton; the Town of great dearness, as also of Pulton, with the Church, and one Carucate of Land: The Tithes of his Venison and Paunage throughout all his Woods; the Tithe of his Fishing, and third draught of Fish taken with great Nets; the small Tithes of Estanebery, Salfort, Derby, Halas, Ewreton, Waleton, Crosseby, Molas, Croston, Preston, Richby, Singleton, Preshoved, Middelton, Overton, Scherton, Barr, Stapleton, and Asseline: That those Monks thereupon established a Cell of their own Order there, and annexed all the Lands and Churches so given by this Earl thereunto; so that he may very well be accounted the Founder of that Priory-Alien, so settled at Lancaster.  
But taking 
g Ord. Vit. p 785 D.  part with his Brother Robert de Belesme, 
An. 1101.  Earl of Shrewsbury, in that Rebellion against King Henry the First, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, he was banished 
h W. Malmsb. p. 88 b. n. 10.  England for the same. After which, Henry, Duke of Normandy, (Son to Maud the Empress) gave all his Possessions unto Ranulph (surnamed Gernouns, Earl of Chester (as I shall more fully show, when I come to speak of that Earl) which were of a vast extent.  
For besides 
i Domesd. lib. ●ub ●it. Rog. Picta●● inter 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉  all that part of Lancashi●e, lying betwixt the Rivers of Ribble and Mersey, he had 
k Domesd. lib. ●ub ●it. Rog. Picta●inter 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉  so much more in that County, as made up the number of an hundred fourscore and eight Manors: As also 
l Domesd. in iisdem Com.  Seventy six in Yorkshire, Three in Essex, Fifty nine in Suffolk, Eleven in Nottinghamshire, Seven in Derbishire, Ten in Norfolk, and Forty four in Lincolnshire.  
But of his Posterity, other than one Daughter called 
m Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducatu● Lancast. ●ub tit. Lancast●.  Sibyl, I have not seen any thing.   

Earls of Chester.  
THe first Earl of this County, after the Norman Conquest, was 
a Ord. Vit. p. 522 A.  Gherbod 
Gherbod.  a Fleming; who, having undergone 
b Ibid.  many difficulties, as well from the English, as his troublesome Neighbours the Welsh; and being at length sent 
c Ibid.  for into Flanders by some of his Friends, to whom he had committed the managery of his affairs, relating to his Hereditary Honour in that Country, obtained licence 
d Ibid.  from King William to go over thither, with purpose to make a speedy return: But it so happened, that he there fell into his Enemy's hands, and was restrained 
e Ibid.  by a long and hard imprisonment.  
¶ King William therefore, upon this recess of Gherbod, gave 
f Ibid. pag. 598 A.  this Earldom of Chester to Hugh de Abrincis, his Sister's 
g H. Knighton, col. 2376. n. 60  Son (Wife of 
h Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉 supra.  Richard, surnamed Goz.) Which Hugh 
Hugh Lupus.  being a person of great note 
i Ibid. B.  at that time amongst the Norman Nobility, and an expert 
k Ibid. B.  Soldier, was for that respect, chiefly placed so near those unconquered Britain's, the better to restrain their bold incursions: For my Author saith 
l Ibid. B. , It was consilio prudentum, by the advice of his Council, that King William thus advanced him to that Government; his power being also not ordinary, for he had Royal Jurisdiction within the Precincts of this Earldom, it being given 
m Cambden in Chesh.  him, Tenere ita liberè ad Gladium, sicut ipse Rex tenebat Angliam per Coronam. To hold as freely by the Sword, as the King himself held England by the Crown. But though the time of this his advancement was 
n Ord. Vit. ut supra.  not till the year 1070. (4 Will. Conq. Gherbod then 
o Ord. Vit. ut supra.  departing hence) certain it is, that he first came 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 72 a. n. 30.  into England with the Conqueror, and thereupon had Whitby in Yorkshire bestowed 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 72 a. n. 30.  upon him, which he soon after disposed 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 72 a. n. 30.  to William de Percy, his associate in that famous expedition.  
During the Conqueror's Reign, I have not seen any farther mention of this Earl Hugh, then that he was a witness 
s Ibid. Vol. 1. p. 289 b. n. 30.  with most of the Bishops and great Men of the Realm, unto that King's Charter of Confirmation made to the Monks of S. Edmunds-Bury in Suffolk, Pridie Kal. junii, An. 1081. (14 Conq.) whereby he ratified to that Monastery, the Concessions of King Edmund, Canutus, Hardy-Canutus, and Edward the Confessor, amongst which, he is ranked 
t Ibid. Vol. 1. p. 289 b. n. 30.  in the second place, viz. Next unto Roger de Montgomery, than Earl of Shrewsbury.  
Being faithful 
d Ord. Vit. p. 697 A.  to King William Rufus all his Reign, when Henry his Brother had possessed himself of many strong places in Normandy, he 
e Ord. Vit. p. 697 A.  rendered to the King, those that were in his hands; and was one of the principal 
f Ibid. 666 A. B.  Commanders against those Forces of Philip, King of France; which Philip, claiming a right to several places in Normandy, had entered those parts with a great power. By his Prowess and Military skill, he enlarged his Territories upon the Welsh, winning 
g History of Wales by D. 〈◊〉, p. 151.  Tegenel and Ryvo●●●e, with all the Land by the Seashore, unto the River of ●onwey,  
In 11 Will. Rufi, he joined with Hugh, 
An. 1096.  then Earl of Shrewsbury, and entering 
h R. Hoved. p. 267 b. n. 20.  the Isle of Anglesey, exercised great cruelties towards the Welsh; that being the time 
i W Malms. fol. 70 b. n. 40. Jorval. p. 994 b. n. 10.  when Magnus, King of Norway, made an attempt on that Isle, in resistance of whom the Earl of Shrewsbury lost 
k W Malms. fol. 70 b. n. 40. Jorval. p. 994 b. n. 10.  his life.  
After the death of which King, this Earl Hugh grew in much esteem with King Henry the First, being 
l History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 155.  one of his chief Counsellors. He was 
m Ord. Vit. p. 783 D.  a fat Man, and therefore called Hugh Vras by the Welsh.  
It is reported 
n Giraldi Cambr Itin. Camb. p. 194. , that there being in the Isle of Anglesey a Stone (much like in shape to the Thigh of a Man) of that virtue, that whethersoever it is removed, it will the next night following, return to its old place, as by the Inhabitants thereabouts hath been frequently observed; and that though this Earl, upon his invasion of the Isle, in the time of King Henry the First, hearing of its property, caused it to be fastened unto another Stone of great magnitude, with a strong Chain of Iron, and thrown into the Sea; yet, that the next morning it was found in its old place again, to the wonder of many: And therefore by a public Proclamation he prohibited, that thenceforth none should presume to remove it again.  
Moreover in an ancient British Manuscript, containing the life and actions of Griffin, the Son of Conan, Prince of North Wales, it is recorded 
o 〈◊〉. p. 199 & 200. , that a servant of Griffin (called Marian the Red) did betray him to this Earl Hugh, under colour of having some Conference with him at Rue; insomuch, as the Prince, suspecting nothing, had but a slender attendance, was carried prisoner to 〈◊〉. And that, after he had been many years kept there in Bonds, the Earl landed an Army in Ang●e●ey; and by fire and sword wasting it, subdued the Inhabitants there to his Government. Moreover, to the end he might the better keep what he had thus got, that he built two Castles, one in the Isle, the other in Arvon, which he manned with Soldiers. Likewise, that sometime after, one Cynuric Hircius, and Inhabitant of Yule, (who had formerly served Prince Griffin, and was well known to him) came to Ch●ster, with some necessaries for him; and finding him tied in a Chain of Iron, went to him at Supper time, whilst his Keepers were at meat, and carried him away on his shoulders, no notice being taken thereof. The Prince having thus escaped, raised Forces (great confluence of people coming to him) and recovered his Possessions again.  
This Earl Hugh rebuilt 
p Ibid. p. 213.  the Castle of Deganwy, near Conway. But his death shortly after approaching, so that his farther Secular Employments were at an end, I shall now take notice of his Pious works.  
He was the Founder 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. p. 950 b. n. ●0.  of the Abbey of S. Severus, in Normandy, within the Diocese of Constance; and afterwards of that 
r Monast. Anglic. Vo. 1. p. 200 b. n. 30.  at Chester here in England, dedicated to S. Werburge; where, in the room of Canons Secular, he planted 
s Ibid. pag. 200 a. n. 40.  Monks and endowed 
t Ibid. p. 201 a b.  them with ample Possessions. Richard, a Monk of Bec, in Normandy, being brought 
u Ibid. p. 200 a n. 20.  over by Anselm, Abbot of that Monastery (afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury) and made the first Abbot there.  
To the Abbey of Bec, in Normandy, he gave 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 954 a. n. 40.  the Lordship of Atherston in Warwickshire. To the Abbey of Whitby in Yorkshire, the 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 73 a. n. 20.  Church of S. Peter at Whitby, and the 
z Ibid.  Church of Flemesburgh (id est Flamborough,) in pure Alms. And 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 966 b. n. 30.  to the Monastery of Utica, in Normandy, one Hide of Land in Little P●landenton (now called Pillerton) in Warwickshire, with the Tithes of that place; as also the Tithes of Sanley in Buckinghamshire.  
In his youth and flourishing age, he was a 
b Ord. Vit. p 598 B.  great lover of Worldly Pleasures, and Secular Pomp; profuse in giving, and much delighted with Interludes, Jesters, Horses, Dogs, and other like Vanities; having 
c Ord. Vit. p 598 B.  a large attendance of such persons, of all sorts, as were disposed to those sports: But he had 
d Ord. Vit. p 598 B.  also in his family, both Clerks and Soldiers, who were Men of great Honour, the venerable Anselm (Abbot of Bec, and afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury) being his 
e Rad. de Diceto, p. 491 a. l. 7.  Confessor: Nay, so devout he grew before his death; that, sickness 
f Ord. Vit. p. 787 B C.  hanging long upon him, he caused himself to be shorn a 
g Ord. Vit. p. 787 B C.  Monk in the Abbey of S. Werburge; where, within three days after, (viz. 6 Kal. Aug. An. 1101 
An. 1101.  (1 Hen. 1.) he died 
b Ibid. , leaving Issue by 
i Ibid.  Ermentrude his Wife, Daughter of Hugh de Clerement, one only Son named Richard, than 
k H. Knighton, p. 2376. n. 60.  seven years of age: Which Richard succeeded him in this Earldom of Chester, (and 
l Ord. Vit. p. 522 B.  by his Concubines divers Children, both Sons and Daughters) and was buried 
m Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 308 b. n. 60.  in the Chapterhouse there.  
But of those Illegitimate Children, I find only mention of two, viz. Otwel, Tutor 
n Ord. Vit. p. 870 A.  to those Children of King Henry the First, which perished 
o Ibid. pag. 867 D.  by Shipwreck; and Robert, first a Monk 
p Ibid. pag. 602 C.  in the Abbey of S. Ebrulf at Utica in Normandy, and afterwards Abbot 
q Hist. Eli●●. Eccles. MS. 〈◊〉 Bibl Bodl. lib. 58. f. 43●  of S. Edmunds-Bury in Sunolk.  
Though the Historians of that age do make no mention of any other of his Children, most certain it is, that he had a Daughter called Geva 
r Ex Vet. ●artulario in Bibl. A● run●deliana, fol. 67 a. , who became the Wife 
s Ex Vet. ●artulario in Bibl. A●rundeliana, fol. 67 a.  of Geffrey Ridell, an eminent Man in those days (viz. Justice of England, under King Henry the First) as I have elsewhere showed: Nor can her legitimacy be doubted; for it is evident, that she had the Lordship of Draiton (now called Draiton-Basset) in Com. Staff. given 
t Ex Vet. ●artulario in Bibl. A●rundeliana, fol. 67 a.  her in Frankmarriage by this Earl, her Father, which could not have been so bestowed on a Bastard, as our Learned Lawyers do clearly affirm.  
That this great Earl had vast Possessions here in England, of the Conqueror's gift, doth evidently appear 
u Domesd. iisdem Com●tat.  by the number of Lordships he held at the time of the General Survey; for besides all Cheshire, excepting what then belonged to the Bishop (which was not much) he had in Berkshire Nine, in Devonshire Two, in Yorkshire Seven, in Wiltshire Six, in Dorsethshire Ten, in Somersetshire Four, in Suffolk Thirty two, in Norfolk Twelve, in Hantshire One, in Oxfordshire Five, in Buckinghamshire Three, in Glocestershire Four, in Huntindonshire Two, in Nottinghamshire Four, in Warwickshire One, and in Leicestershire Twenty two.  
And that divers eminent Men were his Barons, is certain enough from the words of his Charter 
x Mon. Ang. Vol 1. pag. 202 a. n. 42 , whereby he Founded and Endowed the Abbey of S. Werburge at Chester, viz.— Haec sunt itaque dona data Abbatiae S. Werburge, quae omniae ego Comes Hugo & Richardus filius meus & Ermentrudis Comitissa, & mei Barones, & mei homines dedimus, etc. Which Barones and Homines with their respective gifts there mentioned, are these; viz. 

1. Willielmus Malbanc.  
2. Robertus filius Hugonis.  
3. Hugo filius Normanni.  
4. Ricardus de Vernun.  
5. Ricardus de Rullos'.  
6. Radulphus Venator.  
7. Hugo de Mara.  
8. Radulphus Ermiwini filius.  
9 Robertus de Fremouz.  
10. Walkelinus nepos Walteri de Vernun.  
11. Seward.  
12. Gislebertus de Venables.  
13. Gaufridus de Sartes.  
14. Ricardus de Mesnilwarin.  
15. Walterus de Vernun.   But then he concludeth thus 
y Ibid. n 60. — Et ut haec omnia essent rata & stabilia imperpetuum, ego Comes Hugo & mei Barones confirmavimus (&c.) ita quod singuli nostrum propri● manu, in testimonium posteris Signum in modum Crucis facerent; yet gives instance of no other than these (after his Son Richard, and Hervey Bishop of Bangor) viz. Ranulph his Nephew (id est, De Macaenis or Meschines, who was Earl after the death of Earl Richard) Roger Bigod, Alan de Perci, Willielmus Constabularius, Ranulphus Dapifer, Willielmus Malbanc, Robertus filius Hugonis, Hugo filius Normanni, Hamo de Masci, and Bigod de Loges.  
Whether he intended that these only should be reputed his Barons, and the rest, such as held of him by Military Service (for so the word Homines doth here import) I make a question; conceiving rather, that these, and no other, were present at the sealing of that his Foundation Charter: For it is not to be doubted, but that Richard de Vernun (whose principal seat was at Shipbroc▪ and Gislebert de Venables at Kinderton, in the Conquerors Survey, called Gislebertus Venator) were at that time his Barons, as well as any of the rest.  
Howbeit, having no farther light to guide me, I shall not conclude any thing positively herein; nevertheless, to manifest of what note most of them were, who are Recorded in the Conqueror's General Surv●●, to have been Tenants to this Earl at that time; I will here enumerate what Lordships (or part of Lordships) they then held of him in Cheshire.  
¶ Robertus filius Hugonis (whose seat being at Depenbeche, 
doomsday, Cestrescire.  now called Malpas, occasioned the title of Baron of Malpas, to be attributed to him and his Descendants) held Bedesfeld, Burwardestone, Hurdingebery, Depenbeche, Tillestone, Cristetone, Calmundeley Eghe, Hantone, Lawechedone, Dochintone, Cetelea, Brosse, Overtone, Cuntitone, Socheliche, Tusigeham, Bicheley, Bieretone, Burwardesley, Creuhalle, Tidnistane, Bristone, Bolebery, Tevertone, Spurestowe, Fentone, Sudetone, Butelege, and Coeneche.  
¶ William Malbedeng (whose seat was at Wiche-Malbanc, now called Nantwich) held Tatenale, Colburne, Ulure, Wiurevene, Pol, Salhale, Landechene, Optone, Tuigvelle, Chenotebery, Eteshale, Manessel, Sprostune, Actune, Estune, Wila●estune, Warenebery, Cerletune, Merbery, Norbery, Wirc●welle, Westone, Waleretune, Santune, Burtune, Haretone, Wistanestune, Berdresford, Berdeltune, Weclestune, Bertemeleu, Essetune, Wivetesde, Ti●es●e, Steple, Wistetestune, Brunhala, Tereth, Cerlere, Bedeley, Stanlen, Copehale, Estone, Chelmundestone, Claytone, and Wepre.  
¶ Willielmus filius Nigelli (the same who is called Willielmus Constabularius, and had his chief seat at Halton Castle, in doomsday Book called Heletune) held Newentone, Lee, Bruge, Clutone, Bero, Nestone, Ra●y, hapless, Bernestone, Wareburgetone, Tatune, Mulintone, Cunetesford, Stabely, Peure, Heletune, Westone, Estone, Norton, Evelely, Duntune, Lege, Budewrde, Witely, Golstrey, Aldredely, Lece, and Merlestone.  
¶ Richard de Vernun (whose seat was at Shibroc) held Estone, Pichetone, Hotone, Cochehalle, Shibroc, Survelec, Wise, Moletune, Wanetune, Deveneham Botestoch, Aldelime, Creu, Pontone, Colvintone, and Bretbery.  
¶ Hugo de Mara held Lee, Bruge, Radeclive, Colders, Lautune, Beveley, Gostrey, Coldecote, Pulford, Warhelle, Bosselega, Meretone, Cerdingham, and Sumreford.  
¶ Hamo (de Masci) whose seat was at Dunham, commonly called Dunham●Masci, held Potitone, Doneham, Bogedone, Hale, Bramale, Asceliey, Alretone, Estone, and Castretone.  
¶ Bigot held Ferentone, Lay, Torentune, Motburlege, No●tebery, Aldredely, Sudendune, Rode, Cogeltone, Sanbeco, Sudtune, Wibaldelay, and Weure.  
¶ Gislebert de Venables (whose seat was at Kinderton, which continueth to his Descendants in the Male-line to this day) held Ecclestone, Alburgham, Torperley, Watenhale, Herford, Lime, Lege, Wimundesham, Mera, Peure, Rodestorne, Hope, Neubold, Bretone, 
z Id est. Cindretun●.  Cinbretune, Deneport, Witune, and Glachenhale.  
¶ And that Robert de Roelent was also one of his Barons, considering what large possessions he then held of him, viz. Motintone, Lestone, Torintone, Gaitone, Eswelle, Thurstanstone, Calders, Metas, Walea, Nestone, Haregrave, Brochetone, Ulfewltone, Latbroc, Bachely, and Coleselt, it is not to be doubted.  
Of which Robert I am farther to observe 
a Ord. Vit. p. 670 A B. , that he was Cousin-german to Richard de Abrincis, Father to King William the Conqueror (viz. Son of Hump●rey de Telliolo, Brother of Thurstan de Goz, Father of the same Richard; and that in his youth, attending his Father into England, he was Knighted by King Edward the Confessor. Moreover, that he again came into England with this our Earl Hugh, (his near Kinsman) and was with him in that memorable Battle near Hastings in Sussex, where the valiant Norman Duke became Victor, and thenceforth King of England; as also an active Commander in all the Fights of that renowned Conqueror.  
Likewise 
b Ibid. , that after this Hugh was advanced to the Earldom of Chester, he became General of all his Military Forces. And, when the Town and Castle of Rothelan in Flintshire was built by the direction of King William, to restrain the Excursions of the Welsh, that he was there settled as the utmost Bulwark against those troublesome people, and had his surname (de Roelent) from that place. Lastly, that after many sharp skirmishes with them, adventuring himself too far with no more than one Soldier, he was unhappily slain; and that his body, being recovered by the valour of his Soldiers, was buried in the Abbey of S. Werburge at Chester, with this 
c Ibid▪ p. 671 B C, etc.  Epitaph upon his Tomb. 
Hoc in Mausoleo Robertus de Rodelento  
Conditur ●umano more soli gremio;  
Filius Unfreni Dacorum spermate nati,  
Fortis & illustris iste fuit juvenis.  
Dapsilis & pugnax, agilis, formosus, & audax  
Miles in orbe fuit, vivere dum licuit.  
Marchio●munificus, sociisque fidelis amicus,  
Vt Christi sponsae paruit Ecclesiae,  
Presbyteros, monachos, pupillos & peregrinos  
Semper honorabat, largaque dona dabat.  
Construxit Castrum, tenuitque diu Rodelentum,  
Firmiter indigenis oppositum rabidis.  
Barbaric●s contra gentes exercuit arma  
Mille pericla probo sponte ferens animo.  
Montem Snaudunum, Fluviumque citum Coluenum,  
Pluribus armatis transiliit vicibus.  
Prae●ipuam pulchro Blideno Rege fugato,  
Praedam cum paucis cepit in insidiis;  
Duxit captivum lorisque ligavit Hoellum,  
Qui tunc Wallensi Rex praeerat manui.  
Cepit Grithfridum Regem, vicitque Trehellum,  
Sic micuit crebris Militiae titulis.  
Attamen incautè Wallenses ausus adire,  
Occidit aestivi principio julii.  
Prodidit Owenius, Rex est gavisus Hovellus  
Facta vindicta monte sub Hermaheva.  
Ense caput secuit Grithfridus & in mare jecit,  
Soma quidem reliquum possidet hunc loculum.  
In Claustro sancti requiescit Patris Ebrulfi,  
Pro meritis cujus sit sibi plena salus.  
Quondam robustus, jacet hîc nunc exanimatus  
Hinc dolor in totâ personat heu! Patria.  
Hic modo fit pulvis jam nil agit utilitatis;  
Ergo pie Lector ejus adesto memor.  
Hinc ut in aetherea locet arce roga prece dignâ,  
Cum lacrymis verum qui regit omne Deum.  
Christ Dei splendour, vitae dator & reparator  
Orbis, huic famulo propitiare tuo.  
Eripe Tartareis Robertum Christe camaenis,  
Est nimis ipse reus terge precor facinus.  
Parce quod ipse piam rogitans clamore Mariam  
Con●utus rigidis occiduit jaculis.  
Indulge culpas, mansuras annue gazas,  
Vt queat in nitidis semper inesse Choris.   
Amen.   

Hereunto I must add 
d doomsday, in Cestrescire. , that this Robert de Rodelent held North Wales in Farm of King William, for the Rent of xl libr. besides those Lands there, which the King gave him in Fee, viz. Ros and Rewe●ou, extending to Twelve miles in length, and four in breadth.  
¶ ay now come to Richard, 
Richard.  Son to Earl Hugh. This Earl Richard, though young, stood 
e Ord. Vit. p. 851 A.  firm to King Henry the First in his greatest distresses and dangers.  
But it is reported 
f Lel. Col. Vol. 2. p. 63 b. , that through the instigation of his Wife, he was an Enemy to the Monks of S. Werburge in Chester. Perhaps they grudged at the slenderness of his bounty to them; for I find not that he gave 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. p. 985. n. 30 & 60.  them any more than two Houses lying within the City, and one situate without the North Gate, and the Tenth Salmon taken at the Bridge; as also the place for a Mill on this side the Bridge, with the Tithe of that Mill which is beyond the Bridge.  
Howbeit, to the Abbey of S. Benedict, upon Leyre in Normandy, he gave 
h Ibid. pag. 59● a. n. 50.  the Lordship of Mintings in Lincolnshire, which afterwards was made a Cell to that Foreign Monastery. So also 
i Ibid. pag. 59● a. n. 50.  the Church of S. Andrew at Mentings, and the Church of All Saints at Gauteby, with divers Lands in that County; and wedded 
k Ibid. pag. 787 C.  Maud, Daughter to Stephen, Earl of Bloys, by Adela, one of the Daughters of William the Conqueror: But, he together with his Wife perished 
l Ibid. pag. 867 D.  in that lamentable Shipwreck, 7 Kal. Dec. An. 1119. (20 Hen. 1.) wherein William and Richard, two 
m Ibid. pag. 868 A.  of the King's Sons, Otwel 
n Ibid. pag. 870 A. , Natural Brother to this Earl Richard, their Tutor; and Geffrey 
o Ibid. pag. 870 A.  Riddel, the Husband of Geva his Sister, with many other Noble Persons lost their lives [which Geva, having the Manor of Drayton (now Drayton Basset) in Com. Staff. given 
p Ex Cartulario D. Basset pen●s Will. Vicec. Staff. fol. 67 a.  unto her by Earl Hugh her Father, was Foundress 
q Monast. Angl. p. 439 b. n. 30.  of that Monastery of Canwell, within the Precincts of that Lordship.  
¶ To Richard succeeded 
r Ord. Vit. p. 851 A.  in the Earldom of Chester, Ranulph, 
Ranulph  surnamed the Bricasard, 
Bricasard.  as he is called by some, and by others, Ranulph de Maecenis) Sisters Son 
s Ibid. pag. 871 A.  to Earl Hugh, and his next Heir in Blood, by the death of Earl Richard, without issue: But, I cannot say, he enjoyed this Earldom by virtue of that his descent; for I find 
t Ord. Vit. p. 820 B. p. 821 A. & p. 876 C , that having wedded Lucia, Sister to those Noble Brothers, Edwyne and Morkar (of whom I have made mention under the Titles of Mercia and Northumberland) he not only gave 
u Ord. Vit. p. 820 B. p. 821 A. & p. 876 C  up those Lands of her Inheritance, in lieu thereof, but a large sum of Money besides, which was not totally paid of a good while after: For it appears 
x Ro●. Pip. de An. 5 Regis Steph. Rotsie▪ 1●. m. ●. Linc. , that in 5 Steph. Ranulph, Earl of Chester, (Son to this Ranulph) is certified, to be indebted to the King in a thousand pounds, De debito Patris sui, pro terrâ Hugonis Comitis.  
This Ranulph, before he thus enjoyed the Earldom of Chester, was 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 397 b n. 30  Earl of Cumberland; for so I find 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 397 b n. 30  him styled in that Confirmation made by King William, of the Manor of Wederhale, to the Abbey of S. Mary's at York (which afterwards became a Cell to that Monastery.)  
By some of our Historians 
a Matth. Westm. in An. 1072.  he is called Earl of Carlisle (by reason of his residence there, that being the chief City of Cumberland,) who farther report of him, that he came 
b Matth. Westm. in An. 1072.  over with William, Duke of Normandy, and 
c Matth. Westm. in An. 1072.  gave him effectual assistance in his Conquest of England; as also, that he began 
d Matth. Westm. in An. 1072.  the building of the City of Carlisle, and granted divers 
e Matth. Westm. in An. 1072.  Immunities to the Inhabitants thereof: And moreover, that 
f Ibid.  King William in his return from Scotland, discerning Carlisle to be so Royal a Town, took 
g Ibid.  it from him, and gave 
h Ibid.  him this of Chester in its stead.  
It is likewise recorded 
i Ex vetusta membran● penès Henr. Ferrer, quondam de Baddesley arm.  of this Ranulph; that being a person of more than ordinary valour, King William the Conqueror gave him that vast Mountainous Country, called Stanemore, situate on the skirts of Yorkshire and Westmoreland, then possessed by Aliens, upon condition, he could recover it out of their hands; and that, by his singular courage, having beaten out those Foreigners, he Enfeoffed his two Brothers in a large portion thereof, viz. William of Coupland, and Geffrey of Gillesland; and a multitude of others within the County of Cumberland, amongst which, one Waltheof, a Man of note in that age, as also the Morvills, and sundry persons in Anandale, whose Estates, the King at his request confirmed: But the Earldom, id est, of Cumberland, he retained to himself, with all Royalty and Dominion, for a long time, with as much power and freedom, as if there had been another King in those parts. And that after this, the King proposing 
k Ibid.  to him the waging War with the Marchers in Cheshire, who had invaded a great part of that Country; he undertaking the work, drove them out. Whereupon he gave him that whole Province, and made him Count Palatine of it, as he had Earl Hugh: So that he thenceforth left the Earldom of Cumberland, on 
l Miscelan. A. Glover. lib. 5.  condition, that those whom he had Enfeoffed there, should hold their Lands of the King in Capite, and settled himself in Cheshire.  
This Earl was Founder of the Abbey at 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 774. n. 10.  Kaldra, in Cumberland; and translated 
n Ibid. pag. 986 a. n. 30. Cart. 13 Edw. 1. m. 11. n. 38. per Inspex:  the Bones of his Uncle Earl Hugh from the Churchyard, into the Chapterhouse at Chester: at which time he gave 
o Ibid. pag. 986 a. n. 30. Cart. 13 Edw. 1. m. 11. n. 38. per Inspex:  to the Monks of the Abbey of S. Werburg there, the Lordship of Uptune in Cheshire. He gave 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 399 b. n. 60.  also to the Abbey of S. Mary's at York, the Church of S. Michael; and the Church of S. Laurence, belonging to his Castle at Appleby (in Westmoreland.) And departing 
q Chron. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (K. 84.) fol. 15 b.  this life in the year One thousand one hundred twenty nine (29 H. 1.) was buried 
r Ex praedicta membrana penès dictum H. Ferrer Arm.  in the Abbey of S. Werburg before mentioned; leaving Issue by Lucia his Wife, Daughter 
s Ord. Vit. p. 820 B. p. 822 A. p. 876 C. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 304 b. n. 60. pag. 305 a. p. 306 a. n. 40. pag. 308 b.  to Algar, sometime Earl of Mercia (as I have elsewhere showed) two Sons, viz. Ranulph and William; and two Daughters, Alice, Wife 
t W. Gemet. lib 8. cap. 38.  to Richard Fitz-Gilbert, Ancestor to the Old Earls of Clare, and Agnes 
u Ord. Vit. p. 692 A.  of Robert de Grentmaisnil.  
Which Lucia, surviving him, in 5 Steph. paid 
x Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Lincol. 〈◊〉. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 809 a. ● 60.  to the King Cclxvi l. xiii s. iiii d. for Livery of her Father's Lands; and likewise 
y Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Lincol. 〈◊〉. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 809 2. ● 60.  Five hundred marks fine, to the end, she might not be compelled to marry again within the space of five years.  
To the Nuns of Stikeswould (in Lincolnshire) she have 
z Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Lincol. 〈◊〉. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 809 2. ● 60.  Seven Carucates, and Four Ox-gangs of Land, lying in Huntendon: And confirmed 
a Ibid. p. 871 a. n. 50.  to the Priory of Spalding, in the same County, the Manor of Spalding, which Ivo Talboys, her first Husband, had formerly given to the Monks of S. Nicholas at Angiers in France; unto which Monastery, this of Spalding was a Cell, where she afterwards had 
b 〈…〉  Sepulture.  
Ranulph, Son to the last Ranulph, succeeding in the Earldom of Chester, being for distinction from his Father, called 
c 〈…〉.  Ranulph de Gernons; was a Man of great action in his days, especially in Martial Affairs, in that turbulent time of King Stephen's Reign, taking part with Maud the Empress, and her Son Henry, Duke of Normandy (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Second) to whom, he was by affinity nearly Allied; for he had wedded 
d W Gemet. p 313 C. Ch●o Nor. p. 989 C.  Maud, Daughter of Robert, surnamed Consul, Earl of Gloce●●er, one of the Illegitimate Sons to King Henry the First; which Robert, was (by his Father) Brother to the Empress.  
In 6 Steph. 
(6 Steph.)  this Earl Ranulph de Gernons seized 
e H. Hu●t. p. 223 b. n. 20.  upon Lincoln by subtlety, 
An. 1141.  and manned it on behalf of the Empress: Whereupon the King laid siege 
f Ibid.  to it about Christmas, and continued it, till this stout Earl, with Robert, Earl of Gloucester, (his Father-in-Law) and many other of the English Nobility came, at Candlemass to raise it: Who, then passing 
g Ibid. n. 30.  the Fen (as in those days it was) with no little difficulty, disposed their Army into four parts, the Van led 
h Ibid. n. 30.  by himself; which being put in Battle Array, he made 
i Ibid. n. 30.  a bold Oration to the Soldiers, manifesting the cause of that their undertaking; and of his own resolution to lead them on, being therein seconded 
k Ibid. n. 40●  by the Earl of Gloucester: Howbeit, before these Speeches were fully 
l Ger●. Do●obern. col. 1353. n. 30.  ended, the fight began, and the charge on the part of these Earls, given with such 
m Ger●. Do●obern. col. 1353. n. 30.  courage, that the Royal Army was soon routed 
n Ger●. Do●obern. col. 1353. n. 30. , and the King himself being taken prisoner 
o H Hunt p. 224 b. n. 30 & 40.  sent 
p Ibid. 225 a.  to the Castle of Bristol, there to be secured, where he continued not long: For though the Empress upon this success, getting 
q S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50.  together all the strength she could make (the King 
r S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50.  of Scots also coming to her aid) marched 
s S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50.  to Winchester, and laid siege 
t S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50.  to that Castle, which the King's Forces then held: Yet through the perfidiousness of this Earl, who leaving her, fled 
u S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50.  to the adverse party; her Army became soon foiled 
x S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30. 40 & 50. , and the Earl of Gloucester a prisoner 
y S. Dunelm. col ●70. n. 30, 40 & 50. ; for whose enlargement, the King was 
z Ibid. n. 10 & 20.  set at liberty.  
After this, in 9 Steph. the King came to besiege 
a Ibid. n. 50.  Lincoln again, and began 
b Ibid. n. 50.  to build a Fort against the Castle, which being discerned by this Earl then within it, he issued 
c Ibid. n. 50.  out upon the Workmen before they had perfected their design; and destroying 
d Ibid. n. 50.  many of them, necessitated the King to draw off his Army; which within a short space after, so much increased 
e Gesta Reg. Steph. fol. 968 C. Ibid. D. , that our Earl seeing the tide to turn, began to consult his own safety: And for the better ingratiating himself with the King, not only brought 
f Gesta Reg. Steph. fol. 968 C. Ibid. D.  in all his Forces, but with those alone took 
g Gesta Reg. Steph. fol. 968 C. Ibid. D.  Bedford by Assault (which had always set light by the Royal Authority) and delivered 
h Gesta Reg. Steph. fol. 968 C. Ibid. D.  it into the King's hands.  
And, besides all this, in 11 Steph. 
11 Steph.  when 
i R. Hov●d. pag 28 a. n. 50.  the King sat down with his Army before the Castle of Wallingford, 
An. 1146.  he came 
k R. Hov●d. pag 28 a. n. 50.  in to him with no less than Three hundred well-appointed Horse, and there steadfastly continued until a most impregnable Fort was raised 
l R. Hov●d. pag 28 a. n. 50.  for the close besieging that Garrison, which had much annoyed the Country by frequent excursions.  
But notwithstanding all this, the King durst not trust him, considering his former actings; so that unless 
m Ibid.  he would deliver up the Castle of Lincoln, and all other places of strength then in his power, it was resolved 
n Ibid.  he should be secured; which being afterwards accordingly done 
o Ibid.  at Northampton, he was by the Kings command laid hold on, and cast 
p Ibid.  into prison. Howbeit, giving 
q Gesta Reg. Steph. p. 971 C.  Hostages, and making Oath, that he would no more be disobedient, he had free permission 
r Gesta Reg. Steph. p. 971 C.  to enjoy the benefit of his Earldom.  
Yet, 
12 Steph.  no sooner was heat liberty, than, neglecting his Oath, 
An. 1147.  he 
s Ibid. D.  began to fly out again; seizing 
t Ibid. D.  upon the King's Castles, some by fraud, and some by force. Howbeit, coming to Lincoln, expecting to take it by assault, he was repulsed 
u Ibid. pag. 972 A. R. Hoved p. 280 b.  with much loss. Thence therefore he hasted to his Castle at 〈◊〉, whereof finding the King's Forces possessed, he presently raised a strong Fort to besiege them; but the King hearing of it, 
x Gesta Reg. Steph. p. 972 A.  made all speed he could to relieve it: In which attempt, divers of his men were slain 
y Gesta Reg. Steph. p. 972 A.  and wounded, and the King himself 
z Gesta Reg. Steph. p. 972 A.  hurt; yet, after a while, having gotten more strength, he again adventured 
a Ibid. B. , and then utterly routed them. In which action, many lost 
b Ibid. B.  their lives, our Earl himself not 
c Ibid. B.  escaping without Wounds.  
About this time there happening 
d History of Wale●, by D. 〈◊〉, p. 202.  some variance betwixt this Earl Ranulph and Owen, Prince of North Wales. Ranulph gathered 
e History of Wale●, by D. 〈◊〉, p. 202.  a power of his friends and hired Soldiers from all parts of England, and with the help 
f History of Wale●, by D. 〈◊〉, p. 202.  of Madoc ap Meredyth, Prince of Powys (who disdained to hold his Lands of Owen) entered North Wales. But Owen meeting them at ●ounsyth●, gave them Battle, and utterly routed 
g History of Wale●, by D. 〈◊〉, p. 202.  all their Army.  
After this, s●il. in An. 1150. (15 Steph.) this Earl assisted 
h S Dunel●. col 277. n. 50.  at the Knighting of young Henry, Duke of Normandy, at Car●eol, by David King of Scotland; and there came to an Agreement with that King, touching ●arleol, which he claimed as his Hereditary Right, and did him homage for it; it being then said, That instead of Carleol, he should have the Honour of Lancaster; and that his Son should marry one of the Daughters of Henry, Son to the King of Scotland. Whereupon they all agreeing to march with what power they had against King Stephen, the King of Scots, and young Henry, advanced 
i Ibid. pag. 27●.  with their Forces to Lancaster, expecting to have met this Earl there with his (as he promised) but he failed 
k Ibid. pag. 27●.  them.  
And the next year following, 
16 Steph.  betaking 
l Ib. n. 40 & 50.  himself to his wont treacherous courses, was laid 
m Ib. n. 40 & 50.  hold on by King Stephen; and through very straight imprisonment put to 
n Ib. n. 40 & 50.  great misery; nor could he obtain any liberty, until he had yielded 
o Ib. n. 40 & 50.  up Lincoln, and all his strong Holds into the King's hands, and given 
p Ib. n. 40 & 50.  Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester (his Nephew) for an Hostage. Howbeit, after he had by that means got his enlargement, he performed nothing 
q Ib. n. 40 & 50.  of what he promised, but exposed 
r Ib. n. 40 & 50.  his Hostage to danger; and for regaining his Castles, did 
s Ib. n. 40 & 50.  his utmost to recall young Henry out of Normandy.  
Thus we see how restless this stout Earl was in that quarrel of the Empress and her Son; yet before his death he grew more calm, as may appear by those amicable Articles 
t Ex ipso A●togr. In Bibl. Cotton. (Vin● pag. 〈◊〉.)  of Agreement made betwixt him and Robert, then Earl of Leicester, at that time one of the Kings most firm Champions, in the presence of Robert, then Bishop of Lincoln, and their own respective Retinues; viz. On the Earl of Chester's part, Richard de Lovetot, William Fitz-Nigel, and Ranulph, his Sheriff; and on the Earl of Leicester's part, Ern●ld de Bois, Geffrey Abbot, and Reginald de Bordiney; the substance whereof were as followeth, viz.  
I. THat the Earl of Leicester should thenceforth possess Mountsorel Castle to be held of Earl Ranulph, and his Heirs; upon condition, that he should receive Earl Ranulph and his Retinue into the Borough and Fort there, upon occasion: And in case of necessity, that Earl Ranulph himself should lodge in the Castle.  
II. That if the King should command the Earl of Leicester to assist him, against Earl Ranulph, that he must not take with him above twenty Men at Arms. And in case, the Earl of Leicester take any thing from Earl Ranulph in that service, faithfully to restore it.  
III. Likewise, that the Earl of Leicester should not, upon any occasion damnify Earl Ranulph, except he sent him a Defiance fifteen days before.  
IV. That he should assist Earl Ranulph against all Men, excepting the King, and Earl Simon; yea, against Earl Simon also, in case, that he do Earl Ranulph any wrong, and not make recompense for it, upon request made by the Earl of Leicester.  
V. That he should do his utmost to defend all the Earl of Chester's Lands and Possessions, which were within his power.  
VI Moreover, that Raunston Castle should be demolished, unless Earl Ranulph should be otherwise content. And if any person should hold that Castle against the Earl of Leicester, Earl Ranulph to give his real assistance for the destroying it.  
VII. That if Earl Ranulph should have cause of Action against William de Alneto, the Earl of Leice●ter should bring him to trial in his Court, so long as he should hold any Lands of him. And in case the said William shall recede from his fidelity unto the Earl of Leicester, for demolishing that Castle; or, for bringing him to such Trial in his Court, Earl Ranulph not to give William de Alneto any protection.  
By this Accord also, the Earl of Leicester was to have the Castle of Witewic (belonging to Earl Ranulph) fortified.  
¶ The like Covenants were on the part of Earl Ranulph unto the Earl of Leicester; and that he should assist him against all men, except the King, and Robert, Earl Ferrer. Also as to the razing of Raunston Castle, if any one should hold it against the Earl of Leicester.  
¶ Furthermore, it was agreed, That neither of them should erect any new Castle betwixt Hinkley and Coventrey; nor betwixt Hinkley and Hacareshul, nor betwixt Coventrey and Donington, nor betwixt Donington and Leicester, nor at Gateham, nor at Kinolton, nor nearer: Nor▪ betwixt Kinolton and Belvoir, nor betwixt Belvoir and Okeham, nor betwixt Okeham and Rokingham, nor nearer, unless by the mutual assent of both. Likewise, That if any man should erect a Castle in those places, or within those Precincts, each to assist other for the demolishing it.  
And for the better observance of this Accord, they engaged themselves each to other by Oath, in the presence of the Bishop of Linco●n, That if either of them should recede therefrom, and not make satisfaction within fifteen days upon request, that the Bishops of Lincoln and Chester should do justice upon them as Faith-breakers.  
Moreover, it appears, that this Earl granted 
u Ex Vet. Cartulario Lirensis Caenobii  unto Robert, Earl of Leicester, and his Heirs, the Lordship of Cerneley 
x Vulgo Charley. , and all the Woods adjacent thereto, adjoining to his Forest of Leicester; as well those of his Fee, as his own proper Woods, excepting his Park at Barow; to hold and enjoy the same as Forest, in as ample manner, as he held the Forest of Leicester of the King. So also, whatsoever he had in the City of Leicester, both in Demesn, and of his Fee.  
And as the Earl of Leicester and he did thus capitulate (as hath been observed) so most certain it is, that King Stephen himself at length came to a good accord with him, and received him into no little favour and trust; for by his special Charter 
y Ex ipso A●togr▪ nuper in Castello de Pontefract, sicut ex Collectan. Rob. Glove●i Somers. plenè liquet.  it appears, that he bestowed on him the Castle and City of Lincoln, to enjoy until he should be restored to his Lands in Normandy, and Castles there: And thereupon gave him leave to fortify one of the Towers in Lincoln Castle, and to have the command thereof, until he should deliver unto him the Castle of Tikhill (in Yorkshire.) Which being done, than the King to have the City and Castle of Lincoln again, excepting the Earls own Tower, which his Mother had fortified; as also the Constableship of that Castle, and of the whole County, which belonged to him by Hereditary right (as are the words of the Charter.) Moreover, besides all this, the King then granted to him the Castle of Belvoir, with the whole Barony thereto belonging, and all the Land of William de Albini (Lord of Belvoir) of whomsoever he held it; and likewise, Graham 
z Id est, Grantham in Com. Lanc.  with the Soak: And though the Heirs of Graham should come to an Agreement with the King, yet the Barony to remain to this Earl, the King giving them exchange for it. By this Charter also, the King granted to him and his Heirs, Newcastle in Staffordshire, with all the Appurtenances; the Soak of Roeley in Leicestershire, Torkesey (in Lincolnshire) the Town of Derby 
a West Derby in Com. Lanc. , with the Appurtenances; Mansfield (in Com. Nott.) with the Appurtenances; Stonely (in Warwickshire) with the Appurtenances; the Wapentake of Oswarbeck (in Nottinghamshire) and all the Lands of Roger de Busly, with the whole Honour of Blithe 
b In Com. Ebor. & Nott. , as it is set forth. Likewise all the Lands of 
c A younger Son to Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury.  Roger de Poictou, from Northampton to Scotland, excepting that which belongeth to Roger de Montebegon, in Lincolnshire. Likewise, all the Lands betwixt the Rivers of Ribble and Merse (in Lancashire) and the Land which he had in Demesne in the Manor of Grimesby (in Com. Linc.) As also the Lands which the Earl of Gloucester had in Demesne within that Manor of Grimesby. And lastly, for the special respect that the King bore unto him, he not only restored to Adelais de Condie all her Lands, viz. Hornecastre (in Lincolnshire) when the Castle should be demolished; but all his own other Lands.  
Yet notwithstanding all hath been said, this Earl was so real an honourer of Henry, Duke of Normandy, that he often adventured his life and fortune on his behalf: And that the said Duke did highly esteem of him, this memorable Charter which he Sealed at the Devizes in Wiltshire, will abundantly manifest; whereby he●granted unto him all his Inheritance in Normandy and England, as freely as any of his Ancestors held the same, viz.  

d Ex ●pso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  The Castles of Uire and Barbifleet, with such Liberty, that through the whole Precinct thereof, he might take his forfeits; as also the Wood of Fosses and Alebec, and that for which ●e was Sheriff of Abrincis, and in S. James, whereof he had made him Earl. Likewise whatsoever he had in Abrinchem he thereby gave unto him, excepting the Bishopric, and the Abbacy of Mount S. Michael, and what belonged unto them. Moreover, all the Honour (id est, the Barony) of Earl Roger de Poictou, wheresoever it lay; and all the Honour of Blithe, wheresoever in England. As also the whole Honour of Eye, which Robert Malet, his Mother's Uncle did ever enjoy.  
Furthermore, he gave him Stafford, and the whole County of Stafford, and whatsoever he had of Inheritance there, except the Fees of the Bishop of Chester, of Earl Robert de Ferrer, of Hugh de Mortimer, and of Gervase Paganell; and excepting also his Forest of Cano●, which he retained in his own hand.  
Likewise, he gave unto him the Fee of Alan de Lincoln, his Mother's Uncle; and the Fee of Ernise de Burun, as his own Inheritance; and the Fees of Hugh de Scotiney, Robert de Chalz, Ralph Fitz-Oats; Norman de Verdun, and Robert de Staford, wheresoever any of them lay. Besides all these, he gave to him and his Heirs Thirty pound Lands in Grimesby; as also Nottingham Castle, with the Borough, and whatsoever he had in Nottingham. And all the Fee of William Peverell wheresoever it lay, excepting Higham, unless he could acquit himself of his wickedness and treason, by a fair trial in Court. Moreover, if Ingelram de Albemarle would not take his part, nor Earl Simon, he gave Higham, to this Earl Ranulph, in case he would accept thereof; as also Torchesey and Oswardebeck Wapentake; 
e West Derby in Com. Lan●.  Derby with all its Appurtenances; Mansfield, with the Soak; Roeley with the Soak; and Stanley (near Coventrey) with the Soak; promising him farther, that so soon as he should be in power, he should have a trial for Belvoir.  
Besides all this, he gave unto Six of his Barons, whom he should choose, One hundred pound Land per annum to each, viz: Of that which should happen to be gained from his enemies: And to all their Parents, that Inheritance which was in his power; and what was not at present, he promised to do them right in, whensoever he should be able. Unto which Charter these were Witnesses, viz. William the Chancellor, Reginald Earl of Cornwall, Roger Earl of Hereford, Patrick Earl of Salisbury, Umfrey de Buhun Sewer, ... Fitz-Gilbert, Richard de Humet Constable, Warin Fitz-Gerold, Robert de Curcey Sewer, Manasser Bisse● Sewer, Philip de Columbers: And on th● part of Earl Ranulph, William Earl of Lincoln, Hugh Wac, G. Castell de Fines, Simon Fitz-William, Thurstan de Montfert, Geffrey de Costentine, William de Verdun, Richard Boteler, Roger Wac, and Simon Fitzosbert.  
This Earl gave 
f Ex magno Registro in O●●icio Ducatus Lanc.  to William, Earl of Lincoln, (his Brother by the Mother) the Lordship of Watteley, to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees.  
Having now done with his Secular Actions, I come lastly to his Works of Piety, which were great and many.  
He was the devout Founder 
g Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. p. 820 b. n. 50.  of a Monastery for Cistercian Monks, in a place called Radmore, within the Forest of 〈◊〉 in Staffordshire; which afterwards, for exchange of those Lands wherewith it was endowed, King Henry the Second, with Maud the Empress (his Mother) translated 
h Ib. p. 821 a. n. 20, etc.  to Stonely, in Warwickshire,  
He was also Founder 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 260 a. n. 50. & p. 260 b. n. 20.  of the Priory of Tr●ntham in Staffordshire, for Canons Regular of S. Augustine's Order.  
To the Monks of S. Werburge at Chester, he granted 
* Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 986 b. n. 60. & p. 987 a. , that their Fairs and Markets there, should be held at the Gate of their Abbey. And moreover, gave 
k Ibid. n. 30.  unto them the Tenth of all his Rents in that City of Ches●●●. As also, the 
l Ibid. pag. 987 a.  Tithes of all his Mills there, and of his Mill at Leek in Staffo●dshire; and likewise, the 
m Ibid. n. 20.  Lordships of Estham and Brunneburgh in perpetual Alms, for satisfaction of what injuries he had ever done them.  
To the Nuns at Chester, he gave 
n Ibid. pag. 507 b.  certain Crofts which Hugh Fitz-Oliver then held of him.  
To the Abbey of Geroudon in Leicestershire, he gave 
o Ibid. pag. 769 a. n. 20.  the Manor of Barow in that County.  
To the Monks of Louth-Park in Lincolnshire, he gave 
p Ibid. pag. 805 b. n. 20.  Lands in Tetteney.  
To the Monks of S. Peter's at Gloucester 
q Ibid. pag. 118 a. , Forty pounds yearly Rend out of his Mill at Oiney.  
To the 
r Ibid. pag. 383 b.  Abbey of Shrewsbury, two Houses in unkindred Wiche, and as much Salt as they could there make, without Toll.  
To the 
s Ibid. pag. 433 a. n. 10.  Nuns of ●larkenwell (near London) divers Lands, expressed within Meets and Bounds, lying beyond the Bridge at Chester.  
To the 
t Ibid. pag. 720 b. n. 30 & 40.  Monks of Basingwerke in Flintshire, One hundred shillings yearly Rend of his Rents at Chester; likewise 
u Ibid. pag. 720 b. n. 30 & 40.  〈◊〉 and Ful●r●ke, and the Chapel of Basingwer●e, in which they at first were seated, with the Mills there.  
To 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 233 b. n. 40.  the Canons of S. Augustine at Bristol, he gave the Manor of Fi●hide in Dorsetshire; and 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 233 b. n. 40.  the Churches of S. Leonard, S. Nicholas, and Alhallows, within the Town of Bristol.  
To 
z Ib. p. 312 a.  the Canons of S. Augustine at Leicester, two Carucates of Land in ●oely, with a Meadow adjoining; as also 
a Ibid. n. 40.  the Church of Barow, with the Chapel of Querndon, and one Carucate of Land in Barow and Querndon.  
To the 
b Ibid. pag. 548 a. n. 10.  Knight's Hospitalars of S. john of jerusalem, one Message, and one Acre of Land in Frodesham, with the Church of Colkesby.  
And to 
c Ibid. pag. 809 b. n 10.  the Nuns of Stikeswould in Lincolnshire, one Carucate and two Bovates of Land in Baresfon.  
To the Monks of Coventrey, he gave 
d Cart. 22 Ed. 3. n. 6. per Inspe●.  liberty to have two Carts, going to and fro twice every day, excepting Festivals, into his Woods, to fetch thence whatsoever they should need, either in relation to the repair of their Buildings, Fuel for their Fire, or Trouse for their Hedges.  
And departed 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. p. 280 b. n. 20.  this life the 17 Kal. of jan. An. 1153. (18 Steph.) 
f Mat West. in eodem anno Geru. Dorob. col. 1374. n 40.  being poisoned by William Peverel, and others, as it was suspected (for which crime, Perverel was disherited 
g Mat West. in eodem anno Geru. Dorob. col. 1374. n 40.  by King Henry the Second, soon after) and was buried 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 309. l 3.  near his Father (scil. in the Chapterhouse of the Abbey of S. Werburge at Chester. He was 
i Geru. Dorob ut ●upra.  a person of extraordinary valour, and undaunted courage; and 
k Geru. Dorob ut ●upra.  though he favoured the Cause of Duke Henry, he did little for him; but for King Stephen nothing at all.  
Some great injury, it should seem, he had done to Walter Durdent, Bishop of Chester, and to the Church; for which he died 
l Ex vet. exemplary in bag● de diversis Inquis penès Thes. & Camera●. Scac.  excommunicate: For I find, that Earl Hugh his Son, with Maud his Widow, gave 
m Ex vet. exemplary in bag● de diversis Inquis penès Thes. & Camera●. Scac.  the Town of Se●v●●●ale, near Cove●trey; with a Mill next to the Park, and some Grounds thereabouts, to that Bishop and his Successors for his Absolution, and the health of his Soul, in recompense thereof. Which Maud was Daughter 
n W. Gemet. p. 313 C.  of Robert Consul, Earl of Gloces●er, and Foundress 
o Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. p 280 b. n 20.  of the Priory of Repandun (Vulg. ●epton) in Derb●shire; by whom he left Issue, two Sons, 
p Ibid.  Hugh and Richard, and surviving him in 32 Hen. 2. held 
q Rot de Dominabus pueris & pu●llis.  the Lordship of 〈◊〉 in Dowry.  
¶ To this last Earl Ranulph, succeeded Hugh, surnamed Keveliok, 
Hugh Keveliok.  (or rather, in Merionithshire▪ 
r History of Wales by D. ●owel, p 295.  Cyvelioc, of that Country in Powys, wherein he was born) his eldest Son, of whose Actions, 
An. 1173.  the first mention I find, is, That in 10 Hen. 2. he was 
s Ex Regist. Ar●hiep Ca●t. ●inter Co●lectanea R. Gloveri S. Heraldi decerptum.  one of those Temporal Lords who came to an accord with the King for their ancient Rights and Liberties: And after this, that being for some just and probable Causes disherited 
t Rad. de Diceto, p. 570. n. 20 & 30. Jo●val. p. 1080 b & pag. 1085. n 20 & 30.  by King Henry the Second, he joined 
u Rad. de Diceto, p. 570. n. 20 & 30. Jo●val. p. 1080 b & pag. 1085. n 20 & 30.  with the King of Scots, the Earl of Leicester, and others, in their Rebellion at that time; taking 
x Rad. de Diceto, p. 570. n. 20 & 30. Jo●val. p. 1080 b & pag. 1085. n 20 & 30.  part with young King Henry (whom the King had Crowned.) The true cause 
y Rad. de Diceto, p. 570. n. 20 & 30. Jo●val. p. 1080 b & pag. 1085. n 20 & 30.  of that their Insurrection, being for that the King had endeavoured to restrain the Insolences and Oppressions at that time exercised by the great Men; which he did by 
z Rad. de Diceto, p. 570. n. 20 & 30. Jo●val. p. 1080 b & pag. 1085. n 20 & 30.  demolishing their Castles, or taking them into his own hands.  
The issue whereof was, that this Earl, with the Earl of Leicester, and the king of Scots, their Abettor, was taken 
a Chron Eve●ham. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (K. 84) sol. 27 a.  at Alnwick: But the young King, being (ere long) reconciled 
b Ma●. Westm. in An. 1173.  to his Father, they were enlarged; for it is evident, that the year following, they broke out a fresh, both in England and France; and that this Hugh was one of the most forward, having got 
c R. Hoved. fol 306 a. n 30  the greatest part of Britanny into his power: At which time, the King being at Rouen, sent Forces thither, which gave them Battle 
d Ibid. n 40. , and scattered all their power; insomuch, as he was constrained to betake 
e Ibid. n 40.  himself unto the Castle of D●le: Whereof the King having notice, he presently marched 
f Ibid pag. 307 b.  in person thither, and begird it; so that the besieged discerning their condition, were glad to render 
g Ibid. pag. 307 b.  it, and put themselves upon mercy: Whereupon this Earl, and divers more, were sent prisoners 
h Ibid. n 20.  to Faleise in Normandy, and thence brought 
i Ibid. pag. 308 a n. 3●.  over into England; where, being put in safe 
k Ibid. pag. 308 a n. 3●.  custody, he continued till the King's return into Normandy; at which time he took 
l Ibid. n. 40.  him back, and sent him again 
m Ibid. n. 40.  to Faleise.  
But before the Three and twentieth of this King's Reign, the flames of Rebellion were throughly quenched, and the haughty spirits of those their Ringleaders somewhat tamed, so that then the King began to manifest his clemency to them again; for in his Parliament at Northampton, An. 1177. (23 Hen. 2.) he made 
n Ibid. p. 320. n. 30.  restitution of their Lands, whereof they had been possessed Fifteen days before the War.  
Unto the Abbey of Bordes●ey in Worcestershire (Founded by Maud the Empress, his Mother's Aunt) this Earl was a good Benefactor; for he bestowed 
o Ex ipso Autogr. penès Will. Sheldon de Beoiey Ar. An. 1638.  thereon his Lordship of Cumbe (in Glocestershire) to maintain Six Monks there perpetually, for the health of his Soul, the Souls of Earl Ranulph his Father, Robert, Earl of Gloucester, his Grandfather, his Mothers, and all Christian Souls. And to the Monks of Coventrey he made a most ample Confirmation 
p Cart. 22 Ed. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  of whatsoever had been granted to them; warranting their enjoyment thereof, as free from any impediment or molestation, by him or his heirs, as their first Founder held the same: Forbidding all his Officers to intermeddle within the Precincts of that Monastery, or in their Soil or Market, without leave and freedom from those Monks. Moreover, to the end, Posterity should not be ignorant how far their Bounds did extend, he there punctually sets them forth; whereby that which is called the Prior's Part might be known from the rest of Coventrey, called the Earls Part.  
And departed 
q Chro. MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8.) fol. 85 b.  this life at Leek (in Staffordshire) in the year 1181. 
An. 1181.  (27 Hen. 2.) leaving issue by 
r Chro. MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8.) fol. 85 b.  Bertra his Wife, Daughter to ... Earl of Eureux, Ranulph 
s Chron. Evesham, (ut s●pra) f. 28 b.  his Son and Successor in this Earldom, and four Daughters; viz. Maud 
t Hist. MS. Johan. Tinemuth in Bibl. Bodl. cap. 58.  married to David, Earl of Angus, Mabel 
u Hist. MS. Johan. Tinemuth in Bibl. Bodl. cap. 58.  to William de Albini, Earl of Arundel, Agnes 
x Hist. MS. Johan. Tinemuth in Bibl. Bodl. cap. 58.  to William de Ferrer, Earl of D●rby; and Hawys 
y Hist. MS. Johan. Tinemuth in Bibl. Bodl. cap. 58.  to Robert Quincy, Son to Saier de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, (of whom I shall have occasion to say more anon.)  
Of which, Bertra his Widow, it appears 
z Rot. de Dominabus pue●is & puellis 〈◊〉 Sccac penès Remem. Reg. ●ub tit. Linc. Rot. 1. , that she was but Twenty nine years of age, in 32 Hen. 2. (viz. five years after his death) also, that her Dowry lay beyond Sea, and that King Henry the Second, as an additional support, allowed her the Lordships of Beltesford, Hemingby, and Dunington in Lincolnshire, (part of her late Husband's Lands) then esteemed at xl l. per annum.  
But besides these, it is certain that he had another Daughter called Amicia, married to Ralph de Mesnilwarin (a person of a very ancient Family, and Justice of Chester, in those days) whose Legitimacy is doubted by some; the chief reason they give for it, being, that they find no Memorial, that Earl Hugh her Father had a former Wife.  
That she was his Daughter, sufficiently appeareth, not only from his Grant 
a Ex ipso Autogr. penè● Tho. Mainwaring de Peover, ●aronettum.  of two Knights Fees with her in Frankmarriage, unto Ralph de Mesnilwarin before mentioned, where he so termeth her: But by another Deed 
b Ibid.  of Roger de Mesnilwarin her Son, wherein he calls Ranulph, Earl of Chester, (Son to this Earl) his Uncle.  
As to her Legitimacy, therefore I do not well understand how there can be any question, it being a known Maxim in Law, that nothing can be given in Frankmarriage to a Bastard.  
The Point being then thus briefly cleared, I shall not need to raise farther Arguments from Probabilities to back it, then to desire it may be observed, that Bertra (whom I conclude to have been his second Wife) was married to him, when he was in years, and she, herself, very young, as is evident from what I have before instanced 
c Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellis, ut supra. ▪ So that he having been Earl no less than twenty eight years, it must necessarily follow, that this Bertra was not born, till four years after he came to the Earldom. Nor is it any marvel he should then take such a young Wife, having at that time no Issue-male to succeed him in this his great Inheritance.  
¶ I come now to Earl Ranulph the Third, commonly called 
d History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 295.  Ranulph Blundevil, 
Ranulph Bl●ndevil.  or rather Blandevil, because 
e History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 295.  he was born in a Town called Album Monasterium in Powys (now Oswestre.)  
In An. 1188. (34 Hen. 2.) this Earl was made a Knight 
f Chro. Evesham, ut supra) fol. 29 b.  by King Henry the Second, and had in marriage 
g Chro. Evesham, ut supra) fol. 29 b.  then given him by the same King, Constance, Countess of Britanny, Daughter 
h R. Hoved. fol. 361 b. n. 10.  and Heir to Conan, Earl of Britanny, Widow 
i Chro Evesham, ut supra.  to Geffrey, one of the Sons to King Henry the Second. Cum 
k Chro Evesham, ut supra.  tota Britanniâ, & Comitatu Richmundiae; whereupon, in most of his Charters he styled 
l Ca●t. ●2 E. 3. n. 6. per Infpex.  himself, Dux Britanniae, Comes Cestriae, & Richmundiae.  
The first of his memorable exploits, that I have met with, is, That in 4 Rich. 1. he assisted David 
m R. Hoved. in A. 1194 fol. ●18 b. n. 20. , Brother to the King of Scots, and the Earl Ferrer, in the Siege of Mar●●orough, (then heid, as many other strong places were, for john, Earl of Morecon, the King's Brother) which within few days was 
n R. Hoved. in A. 1194 fol. ●18 b. n. 20.  rendered. After this, scil. in 6 Rich. 1. that he joined with the same David, and the Earl Ferrer, in besieging the Castle of Nottingham, 6 Rich. 1. Which Castle, the same john, Earl of Moreton, had fortified 
o R. Hoved. in A. 1194 fol. ●18 b. n. 20.  at that time when King Richard was prisoner in Almain.  
The same year also he was 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. ●. 〈◊〉. & Bedf.  with the Army of King Richard in Normandy.  
That he had great esteem with that Heroic Prince, I need not seek for many instances; that which hath been already said, and his bearing 
q R. Hoved. fol. 420 b.  one of the Three Swords, at his Second Coronation, sufficiently manifesting his eminent Merits.  
But in 1 joh. he forsook 
r Lel. Col. ●ol 1. p. 769. ● hro. Evesham, fol. 37 b.  his lawful Wife, Constance, by reason 
s Lel. Col. ●ol 1. p. 769. ● hro. Evesham, fol. 37 b.  that the King haunted her company; and being divorced from her by his 
t Lel. Col. ●ol 1. p. 769. ● hro. Evesham, fol. 37 b.  advice and example (as is well known) wedded 
u Ex magno Regist●o MS. in Officio Ducat. Lanc. fol. 1. Cart. 4 Jo●. m. 4.  Clemencia, Daughter of Ralph de Feugers, Widow 
x Ex magno Regist●o MS. in Officio Ducat. Lanc. fol. 1. Cart. 4 Jo●. m. 4.  of Alan Dinant, with whom he had not only great Lands in France, granted in Frankmarriage, but also the Manor of 
y Ex magno Regist●o MS. in Officio Ducat. Lanc. fol. 1. Cart. 4 Jo●. m. 4.  Belsington in Kent, and Iplepen 
z Claus. 15 Joh. m▪ 5.  in Devonshire; William de Humet, Constable of Normandy, giving 
a Oblat. 1 Jo●. m. 9  the King CCI to be paid in England, for licence that this his Niece might marry thus. After which, she married 
b Lel. Coll. Vol. l. p. 36●.  to Guy de Tuaz; Brother to the Viscount of Tuaz.  
In 3 joh. the Castle of Similly (in Normandy) was committed 
c Pa●. 3 Joh▪ m. 4.  to his custody, Howbeit, in 4 joh. (upon Friday in Easter week) the King being told, 
d Rot. No●. 4 Joh. 〈…〉 2.  that this Earl, with some others, intended to desert him, came 
e Rot. No●. 4 Joh. 〈…〉 2.  to the Castle of Uire, where he repaired 
f Rot. No●. 4 Joh. 〈…〉 2.  to him, and so excused 
g Ibid.  the matter, that the King, with those who then attended him, seemed well satisfied 
h Ibid. ; but would not longer trust him with that Castle of Simile, without sufficient Pledges for his Fidelity: So that he was necessitated to procure 
i Ibid.  his friend William de Humet, then Constable of Normandy, and R. Constable of Chester, upon penalty of forfeiting all the Fees he held of him, for his faithful custody thereof.  
In 6 joh. he had a Grant 
k Pat. 6 Joh. 〈◊〉. 3.  from the King of all the Lands, Fees, and Liberties belonging to the Honour of Richmund, which Geffrey, Earl of Britanny, held in Richmundshire; excepting Nine Knights Fees, a half, and quarter, which the King retained in his own hands; whereof Ro●ld, Constable of Richmund held.  
In the same year he gave 
l Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 7.  the King a Palfrey, for a Lamprey (which shows of what high estimation that sort of Fish was in those days.)  
In 12 joh. he re-edified 
m History of Wales, by D. ●owel, p. 262.  the Castle of Dyganwy in Wales, standing on the Sea shore, East of the River Conwey, which Prince Lewellin had destroyed; and fortified 
n History of Wales, by D. ●owel, p. 262.  the Castle of Treffynnon, or S. Winifrid.)  
In 13 joh. he answered 
o Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Everw●●se.  for no less than Forty Knights Fees, and an half, for the Honour of Richmund, which he possessed in right of Constance his Wife.  
This was that Earl, who marching into Wales, too slenderly attended, was necessitated for refuge, to betake himself unto Rothelan Castle; and by the means of the rabble which the Constable of Chester thereupon got together in great numbers, through the allurement of those Minstrels then met at Chester Fair, was delivered from the danger wherein he so fell: The particulars of which story, I have fully related in my discourse of Roger de Laci, Baron of▪ Ponte●ract, and Constable of Chester.  
Moreover, in 15 joh. he was 
p Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  one of those that attended the King into ●oictou.  
In 16 Io●. in 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. p. 356.  the Parliament then held at London, he rebuked 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. p. 356.  the King for violating the Wives and Daughters of the Nobility; and joined with William Marshal, and the Bishops of Winchester and Norwich, in that undertaking, 
s Mat. Paris, in eodem Anno, p. 249. l. 2●.  for the payment of the sum of Forty thousand marks unto the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, upon relaxation of the Interdict, under which the Kingdom then stood.  
In 17 joh. he had 
t Pat. 17 Joh. m 3.  the Castle and Honour of Lanca●ter; with the Castle 
u Ibid. m. 17.  of Peek in Derbishire, committed to his charge; and was one of those Loyal Peers, who firmly adhered 
x Mat. Paris, in eodem An. p 255. l. 8.  to the King, when many other put themselves in Arms against him, under pretence of asserting the Laws of the Realm, and Liberties of the People.  
In the same year also, he had a Grant 
y Cart. 17 Joh. n. 25.  from the King, of the Castle and Manor of Newcastle under Line, to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee. And likewise, the custody 
z Pat. 17 Joh. m. 19  of all the Lands of Simon de Montfort, with the Forests, to the use of the same Simon.  
In 18 joh. he had the custody 
a Pat. 18 Joh. m. 4.  of the County of Salop; so likewise of the 
b Pat. 18 Joh. m. 4.  Castles of Salop, Bruges, (i. e. Brugge-No●●) and 
c Ibid. m. 8.  Richmund, with express command to demolish 
d Ibid. m. 5.  that of Richmund, if he thought it not tenable.  
In which year (on Ash-wednesday) he 〈◊〉 
e annal de Lewes in Bibl. Cotton.  upon him the Cross, in order to a voy●●●o the Holy Land, as the King himself then also did: But the King's death happening soon after, prevented his journey at that time.  
And as he stood firm to King john in his greatest distresses, so did he approve himself a stout and faithful Champion for Henry the Third, insomuch, as the very preservation of that King, and raising him to his Father's Throne, if we may give credit to an old Monk of Peterborough 
f Walter de Wittlesey MS. penès Dec. & cap. Pe●●eburg. , may chiefly be attributed to him; whose relation, touching the same, being not taken notice of by our ordinary Historians, I shall here insert.  
Upon the death of King John, the great Men of England, fearing that the Son would follow his Father's steps in Tyranny over the People; resolved to extirpate him, and all of his Blood, not considering, saith he, that saying of the Prophet, viz. That the Son shall not suffer for the iniquity of his Father: And, to that end determined to set up Lewes, Son to the King of France, (a youth then but Fourteen years old) in his stead; whom, at the instance of the Rebellious Barons, that King, for the purpose alleged, sent over into England, in the last year of King John, under the tuition of the Earl of Perch, and other great Men of that Realm. Who, having landed himself in England accordingly, and received Homage of the Londoners, expecting the like from the Southern Nobility, advanced to Lincoln. Which being made known to this Earl, who did abominate any Conjunction with them in that their conspiracy, he convened the rest of the Northern Peers; and being the chief and most potent of them, taking with him young Henry, Son of King John, and right Heir to the Crown, raised a puissant Army, and marched towards Lincoln. To which place, at the end of four days after Lewes got thither, expecting him, be came. To whom the Earl of Perch, observing his stature to be small, said, Have we stayed all this while for such a little Man, such a Dwarf! To which disdainful expression, he answered, I vow to God, and our Lady, whose Church this is, That before to morrow Evening, I will seem to thee to be stronger, and greater, and taller than that Steeple. Thus parting with each other, he betook himself to the Castle.  
And on the next morning the Earl of Perch, armed at all parts, except his Head, having entered the Cathedral with his Forces, and left Lewes there, challenged out our Earl to Battle; Who no sooner heard thereof; but causing the Castle Gates to be opened, he came out with his Soldiers, and made so fierce a charge upon the adverse party, that he slew the Earl of Perch, and many of his followers; and immediately seizing upon Lewes in the Church, caused him to swear upon the Gospel and Relics of those Saints then placed on the High Altar, that be would never lay any claim to the Kingdom of England, but speedily hasten out of the Realm with all his followers; and that when he should be King of France, he would restore Normandy to the Crown of England. Which being done, he sent for young Henry, who during that time, lay privately in a Cow-house, belonging to Bardney Abbey, (near Lincoln, towards the West) and, setting him upon the Altar, delivered him Seis● of this Kingdom, as his Inheritance by a White Wand, instead of a Sceptre; doing his homage to him, as did all the rest of the Nobility then present.  
For which Signal Service, the King gave him the Body of Gilbert de Gant, his Enemy, with all his Possessions. Which Gilbert was a great Baron, and Founder of Uaudey Abbey in ●esteven.  
Thus far my Author.  
And after the solemnity of the King's Coronation was over, bestirred himself with all earnestness against the Rebellious Barons; first 
g Matth. Paris, p. 293. l. 38.  in the siege of Mountforell in Leicestershire, and afterwards at Lincoln 
h Ibid. p. 295. , the Castle whereof was then beleaguered by a great strength of Barons; which in that notable Battle there were utterly vanquished 
i Ibid. p. 296. n. 40.  In that year he had 
k Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 17.  the Earldom of Lincoln conferred upon him, (Gilbert de Gant being set aside, in regard of his Rebellion) unto which Honour the Record 
l Claus. 2 H 3. m. 9  implies, That he had an Hereditary Right from Lucia, his Great Grandmother; for she had the title of Comitissa Lincolniae. He had also the custody 
m Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Honour of Lancaster, likewise of the Castle of 
n Ibid. m. 7.  Mountsorell, which he himself 
o Lel. Col. Vol. 2. p 275.  took and demolished 
p Lel. Col. Vol. 2. p 275. .  
The next year following, he had 
q Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 10.  the Honour of Britanny, 
(2 H. 3.) An. 1218.  in the Counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, and Suffolk, committed to him. And then seeing the troubles in England were well quieted (in which work he had been so happily instrumental) he again took 
r Matth. Paris, p. 303. n. 20.  upon him the Cross for another Voyage to the Holy Land, with divers more of the English Nobility: And before he set forwards on that journey, granted to his Barons of Cheshire, (at their request) a most ample Charter 
s Rot. Pat. in Archivis Reg●●s infra Castellum Cestrie, 3 Ed. 4. in 9 per Inspex.  of Liberties, in which are many observable things; amongst others, that they should have a free Court, wherein they might hold Plea of all things, as in his own Court; Exceptis placitis ad Gladium meum pertinentibus (are the words) Excepting the Pleas belonging to his Sword. Which Plead were of the same nature, as those in all other parts of England, called Pleas of the Crown: For in all Indictments for Felony, Trespass, etc. whereas they are in all other parts of England▪ said to be Contra Pacem Domini Regis Coronam & dignitates suas; they there run thus Contra pacem Domini Comitis, Gladium & dignitates suas: The reason whereof I conceive to be, for that the first Earl Palatine, viz. Hugh, (commonly called Lupus) of whom I have already spoke, had the County of Chester, given him by the Conqueror, Tenere ita liberè ad Gladium sicut ipse Willielmus Rex tenebat Angliam per Coronam.  
Being in the Holy Land, he was 
t Mat. Westm. in eodem an●o.  at that famous siege of Damieta, Vbi Dux Chistianae Cohortis praestitit gloriosa, saith 
u Monast. An●l●c. p. 890 b. ●. 20.  Henry, Archdeacon of Huntendon, Where being General of the Christian Army, he did glorious things.  
Upon his return thence, when he was at Sea, there happening a dreadful storm, (as the same Author affirmeth) he asked the Mariners, How long it was then to midnight? and they told him, It was almost two hours. Said he then, Labour till that time, and I trust to God the tempest will cease. But when midnight approached, the tempest increased so much, that the Master of the Ship bade him commend himself to God; for they were all like to perish: Whereupon he went out of his Cabin, and stoutly assisting them, the tempest soon assuaged. The day following therefore, when the Seas were calm, and the danger clearly over, the Master asked him, Why he would not stir to assist them till midnight; telling him, That his help was then more than all the Mariners in the Ship. Quoth he, Because my Monks, and other devo●t people, who are of mine, and my Ancestors Foundation, did then rise to sing Divine Service; For that reason therefore, did I put confidence in their Prayers; and therefore, my hope is, that God Almighty for their Prayers and Suffrages, would give me such strength as I had not before, and assuage the tempest, as I foretold.  
So soon as he returned 
x Chron. de Du 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. Co●ton.  from this journey, which was 
y Chron. de Du 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. Co●ton.  about the Calends of April, An. 1220. 
An. 1220.  (4 Hen. 3.) he began 
z Ch●on Evesham, f. 48 a.  the structure of Chartley Castle in Staffordshire, and Beeston Castle in Cheshire; and likewise, the Abbey of Deula●res for White Monks, near Leek in Staffordshire; which Monastery he had been incited so to found (as saith 
a Monast Angli●. p. 800 a. n. 60. & I●id. b.  my Author) by the ghost of Earl Ranulph his Grandfather, which appeared to him one night when he was in Bed, and bade him go to a place called Cholpesdale (within the Territory of Leek) and there he should find a certain Chapel, anciently built in honour of the Blessed Virgin, and found an Abbey of White Monks, and endow it, adding, There shall be joy to thee, and many others, who shall be saved thereby: For there, quoth he, shall be a Ladder erected, by which the Prayers of Angels shall ascend and descend, and vows of Men shall be offered to God, and they shall give thanks, and the name of our Lord shall be called upon in that place, by daily Prayers; and the sign of this shall be, when the Pope doth interdict England: But do thou, in the mean time go to the Monks of Pulton, where Robert Butler hath in my name built an Abbey, and thou shalt there be partaker of the Sacrament of the Lord; for such Privileges belong to the servants of the Founders. And in the Seventh year of that Interdict, thou shalt translate those Monks to the place I have foretold. Which Relation being made unto the Lady Clemencia his Wife, she said in French, Dieu increases, id est, God increase: Whereupon the Earl congratulating her expression, said, The name of the place shall be Deula●res. In which year also, he had the custody of the Honour of Leicester conferred 
b Pat: 4 H. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  upon him.  
The former Testimonies of this Earls loyalty to the King, gave great hopes, that his obedience would still have continued unshaken: Howbeit, within four years after, it proved otherwise; for discontents 
c Mat. Paris, p. 316. n. 50.  being raised by divers of the Barons about the Kings, not 
d Mat. Paris, p. 316. n. 50.  confirming the Charter of Liberties which had been exacted by the predominant power of the Nobility from his Father; as also, for that he was too much governed by the advice of Hubert de Burgh: He, with his adherents, keeping 
e M. Westm. in Anno 1224. (8 H 3.) Mat. 〈◊〉, p. 319. n 40  their Christmas at Leicester, sent 
f M. Westm. in Anno 1224. (8 H 3.) Mat. 〈◊〉, p. 319. n 40  an insolent and minatory Message to the King, then at Northampton; viz. 
g M. Westm. in Anno 1224. (8 H 3.) Mat. 〈◊〉, p. 319. n 40  That, except he would forbear to require his Castles, and to hearken unto the Counsels of Hubert de Burgh, they would all unanimously rise against him, and compel him to be guided by them. But to this they received such an answer from the Archbishop of Canterbu●y, that made them all to startle; which was, That 
h Ibid. n. 50.  unless they would on the morrow render the King all his Castles, himself, and other of the Bishops, would excommunicate them every man by name. So that, understanding also, how well the King was provided with Military Forces to deal with them, they prudently came 
i Ibid. p 320.  to Northampton, and submitted 
k 〈◊〉.  themselves unto him.  
Yet were not their hearts so humbled, as that they would be quiet, in case it lay in their power to stir: For in 11 Hen. 3. 
11 Hen. 3.  this haughty spirited Earl, with many others, taking 
l Ibid. pag. 337. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  advantage of the discontent that Richard, Earl of Cornwall, had conceived towards the King, touching the Manor of Berkha●fied, which belonged to the Earldom of Cornwall, and was given by King john (his Father) to another, put 
m Ibid. pag. 337. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  themselves in Arms, under colour of assisting that Earl, in recovery of his own, and sent a peremptory Message to the King, requiring 
n Ibid. pag. 337. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40. , That he should do him right, and to seal unto them a new Charter of the Forest Liberties, instead of that which he had lately canceled at Oxford. Whereupon the King discerning what mischief might grow through his withstanding them, caused 
o Ibid. pag. 337. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  a Convention of the Peers at Northampton, 3 Nones of August, and made a peaceable Accord with them. And having so done, to oblige this potent Earl the more, granted 
p Pat. 11 H. 3. m. 6.  to him all that part of the Honour of Richmund, with the Appurtenances, which he formerly had by the gift of King john, to hold during his life; upon condition, That he should not make any Agreement with the Earl of Britanny, to whom that part of the Honour did belong, so as to yield it up unto him, unless he could obtain so much Justice from the King of France, as to recover those Lands of his own in Normandy, which he lost in the service of King john.  
In 13 Hen. 3. he had a Confirmation 
q Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 2.  from the King, of all his Lands betwixt the Rivers of 〈◊〉 and Merse, in Lancashire; viz. The Town of West De●by, with the Wapentake, the Borough of L●verpool, the Town and Wapentake of Salfor●, and Wapentake of 〈◊〉, in the same County; with all Forests, Hays, Homages, and other the Appurtenances.  
Of this stout Earl I farther find, 
An. 1230.  that in 14 Hen. 3. he opposed 
r Matth Paris, p. 363.  one Stephen, a Commissary from the Pope, who was sent to gather the Tenths from the Bishops, and all Religious Orders; prohibiting any person whatsoever, within the compass of his Jurisdiction, from payment of any thing; notwithstanding that, all England besides, with Ireland and Wales, submitted thereto. Moreover, the same year attending the King in his expedition into Britanny, he had his Bond 
s Pat. 〈◊〉 Transfr. in Britan. 1▪ H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  for the payment of a thousand marks towards his support in the Wars; and was one of the principal persons left 
t Ibid. p 367. l. 34.  behind for the defence thereof; whence he marched 
u Ibid. lib. 43 & 44.  into Anjou and Normandy: In both which, they took divers places of strength. And having settled all things well in those parts, returned 
x Ibid. p. 369. l. 39  into England about the Kalends of August, the year next following; where he was no sooner arrived, but that he hasted 
y Ibid. lib. 42.  to the King, then in Wales, (and at that time very busy in building of Maud Castle) of whom he was very honourably 
z Ibid. lib. 42.  received.  
Not long after this, s●il. in 16 Hen. 3. the King summoned 
a I●id. pag. 372. n. 4●.  all his Nobles, as well of the Laity, as Prelates, to meet him at Westminster on the Nones of March; where representing his great want of Money, occasioned by the Wars he had in France, he required 
b I●id. pag. 372. n. 4●.  a Subsidy from them: But this Earl then told 
c I●id. pag. 372. n. 4●.  the King, that all the Earls, Barons, and Knights, who held in capite, were in person with him in his late expedition, and had spent so much in supporting themselves, that they returned very poor; so that they ought not to contribute to that Subsidy then demanded: By means of which answer, they had 
d Ibid.  liberty to depart.  
To the Monks of Coventrey he ratified 
e Cart. 22 Ed. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  the Recognition and Confirmation, made by Earl Ranulph, his Grandfather, of the Chapel of S. Michael, and all the rest; viz. Ansty, Shulton, Wykin, Bilney, Whitley, Pyuley, Stoke, Stichall, Eccleshall, Folkeshull, Karesley, Whaberley, Sponne, and Bisseley, within his Fee; in all which, he solemnly invested them on the Feast day of S. Abdon and Sennes, in july 3 Rich. 1. by his Gold Ring; which, with his Charter he offered upon the Altar. To which Chapel of S. Michael he likewise conferred 
f Ibid.  the Tithes of all his Lands and Possessions in Coventrey, and that under the penalty of a Curse upon his Officers, Servants, and Heirs, if they should not make due payment of them accordingly.  
And besides this, he gave 
g Regist. Pr. de Coventr. in Scac●. penès Remem. Reg. fol. 76 b. Cart. 22 Ed. 3. n. 6. ut supra.  to those Monks, in exchange for one Cart of the two Carts which Earl Ranulph his Grandfather, by his Charter granted them, to have going to and fro in his Woods, twice a day except on Festivals, for necessary House-boot, Fireboot, and Hey-boot (as I have already showed) Cclxxx Acres of Land, being part of his Wood and Waste in Eccleshair and Kersley, according to xxv Foot to the Perch; which Wood and Waste he gave them liberty to enclose, reduce into Tillage, or otherwise to use for their best commodity.  
And to the Nuns of Polesworth, he gave 
h Claus. 2 Ed. 3. in dorso, p. 39 per Inspex.  Ten marks per annum, out of his Revenues in Coventrey, to be paid at Michaelmass and Easter by even portions, until he should assign them the like Annuity out of any other particular Lands. Which Grant he expresses to be made for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors and Successors, and of the Soul of Robert Marmion the elder (a great Baron of that time.)  
This Earl executed the office 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem annis.  of Sheriff, by his Deputies for the Counties of Salop and Stafford, in the Second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, and part of the eighth year of King Henry the Third. So also for the County of Lancaster, in the Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and nineth of Henry the Third. And towards the later end of the Sixteenth year of that King's Reign, viz. 50 Cal. Nou. he died 
k Mat. Westm. in An. 1132.  at Wallingford, after he had governed the County Palatine of Chester above fifty years.  
It is reported, ●aith 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 890 a. n. 40.  Henry Huntendon, of this Earl, that when he died, a great company in the likeness of Men, with a certain potent person, hastily passed by an Hermit's Cell near Wallingford; and that the Hermit ask one of them what they were, and whether they went so fast? he answered, We are Devils, and are making speed to the death of Earl Ranulph, to the end we may accuse him of his sins. Likewise, that the Hermit's thereupon adjuring the Devil, that he should return the same way, within thirty days, and relate what was become of this Earl: He came accordingly, and told him, That he was for his iniquities condemned to the torments of Hell; but that the great Dogs of Deulacres, and with them many other, did bark so incessantly, and fill their habitations with such a noise, that their Prince, being troubled with it, commanded he should be expelled his Dominion; who is now, saith he, become a great enemy to us; because their suffrages, together with others, hath released many Souls from Purgatory.  
His Body was buried 
m Chron. de Theoksbury MS. in Bibl. Cotton.  at Chester, but his Heart at the Abbey of Deulacres, so by him Founded as hath been observed.  
Of whose death, so soon as news brought 
n Mat. West. ut supra.  to Hubert de Burgh; the Messenger telling him 
o Mat. West. ut supra.  that one of his chiefest Enemies was deceased: He 
p Mat. West. ut supra.  fetched a great sigh, and said, God have mercy on his Soul; and, being then fasting, called for his Psalter, as he stood before the Cross, and ceased not till he had sung it all over for the health thereof. But this Earl left 
q Chro. Evesham. fol. 37 b.  no issue, which some than thought 
r Chro. Evesham. fol. 37 b.  to be a judgement of God upon him for putting away his first Wife.  
But Clemencia, his second Wife, survived him; and in the same year that he died, had Livery 
s Claus. 16 H. 3. ● m. 2.  of the Manors of Benington and Limberg, in Lincolnshire, which were 
t Claus. 16 H. 3. ● m. 2.  given to her in marriage; as also of 
u Claus. 16 H. 3. ● m. 2.  all the Lands, Rents, and Services, which Bertrice, sometime Countess of Chester, had in the Lordships of Wadington, Norma●dy, Bentford, Dunynton, and Hauteburgh, in the same County, with the Manor of Reppandon (vulgo Repton) in Com. Derb. which were assigned to her by the King for her Dowry.  
The names of his four Sisters, and their Husbands, I have already mentioned; but now, insomuch, as all his Possessions (which were very great) came to them, or their Descendants, as his Heirs, I must say something more as to the dividing thereof amongst them.  
Of Maud the eldest, Wife 
x Plac. Coronae apud Huntend. 12 H. 3 Rot. 3.  to David, Earl of Huntendon, (Brother to William, King of Scots) descended john, surnamed Scot, Successor 
y Mat. Paris, p. 380. lib. 14.  to this Ranulph in the Earldom of Cheste●; who had for his part 
z Plac. Coram Rege apud Westm. T. Hill. 14 R. 2. Rot. 20.  (Maud his Mother being them dead) the whole County of Chester, and the Advowson of the Priory of Coventrey.  
But Mabel the Second, who married to William de Albany, Earl of Arundel, was dead before the Earl her Brother; and so was William, Earl of Arundel her eldest Son: Whereupon, Hugh de Albany her second Son, then Earl of Arundel, and in Minority, came to share in that great Inheritance; unto whom 
a Rot. Fin. 17 Hen 3. m 8.  Coventrey was in Partition 
b Rot. Fin. 17 Hen 3. m 8.  assigned for his Capital Seat, as some 
c Rot. Fin. 17 Hen 3. m 8.  Records do testify: But others 
d Claus 17 H. 3. m. 17. , that the Manor of Barow was allotted to him for his chief Mansion; and that he had for the present, the Manors of Campden in Glocestershire, Olney in Buckinghamshire; as also Coventrey, until such time as a more perfect and equal Partition should be made amongst them; and the next year following, an addition 
e Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 31.  of the Manor of Ledes in Yorkshire, as part of that Inheritance.  
Agnes the third sister, with her Husband William de Ferrer, Earl of Derby (being both then living) had 
f Claus. 17 H. 3. m 17.  for her part the Castle and Manor of Chartley in Staffordshire, assigned for her capital Seat, with the Castle and Town of West Derby (in Com. Lanc.) and all the Lands belonging to the said Earl of Chester, which lay betwixt the Rivers of Ribble and Merse; together with the Manor of in Buckbroek in Northamptonshire, and Navenby in Lincolnshire.  
And Hawise 
g Ibid.  the fourth sister, Wife of Robert de Quincy, for her share 
h Ibid. , the Castle and Manor of Bolingbroke in Com. Linc. for her principal Mansion; and all the other Lands which belonged to Earl Ranulph her Brother, situate in the Provinces of Lindsey and 〈◊〉, in the said County of Lincoln; for which, she then gave 
i Rot Pip. de An. 17 H 3. Linc.  fifty pounds for her relief. Unto which Hawise, the said Earl, in his life time, granted 
k Ex ipso Au●●gr i● 〈◊〉 Cotton 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 ●ate Pol●. & Civ p 141.  the Earldom of Lincoln, that is to say, all he could grant thereof, to the end she might be Countess, and that her heirs might also enjoy it; whereof, it seems, the King did not disallow, insomuch, as at her desire, he conferred 
l Pat. 〈◊〉 H 3. m. 9 n. 35.  the Honour upon john Lacie, Constable of Ches●e●▪ and the heirs of his Body, by Margaret her Daughter.  
As for the Knight's Fees which were assigned to each of these Sisters, or their Descendants in the several Shires of England, I shall for brevity, spare their recital, referring my Reader to the Record 
m Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3 m. 11. , where they are particularly expressed, in case he desire satisfaction therein.  
There now only remains something to be said of john Scot, the last Earl (Son to David, Earl of Huntendon, by Maud, the eldest Sister of the said Earl Ranulph, as hath been already observed.) For after his death, this Earldom came to the Crown, his Sisters (who were all very nobly matched) having in recompense thereof, many fair Lordships, as I shall show by and by.  
In An. 1233. (17 Hen. 3.) upon 
n Mat Paris, pag 387. n 30 Ibid. pag. 446.  that great difference betwixt the King and Richard, Earl Marshal, divers of the Nobility then adhering 
o Mat Paris, pag 387. n 30 Ibid. pag. 446.  to the Earl; this john, Earl of Chester, with john, Earl of Lincoln, were so corrupted 
p Mat Paris, pag 387. n 30 Ibid. pag. 446.  by Peter de Rupibus, then Bishop of 〈◊〉, who gave 
q Mat Paris, pag 387. n 30 Ibid. pag. 446.  them a thousand marks; that notwithstanding their former engagements to the Earl Marshal, they fell off 
r Mat Paris, pag 387. n 30 Ibid. pag. 446. , and took part with the King.  
At that great solemnity of King Henry's marriage to 
s Mat. Par●●, p 419 n 50  Alianor, 
An. 1243.  the Daughter of Reimund, Earl of province, (which was performed 
t Ibid p. 420. n. 30.  with extraordinary pomp and state at London and Westminster, about the 14 Kal. of February, in the Twenty eighth year of his Reign) this john, Earl of Chester, carried 
u Ibid. pag. 421.  the Sword called Curtana, before the King; in token 
x Ibid. pag. 421. , that being an Earl Palatine, he had power to restrain the King, if he should be exorbitant (as saith my Author) the Constable of Chester then waiting 
y Ibid. pag. 421.  upon him, and with his Wand, keeping off people from disturbing the proceeding.  
And the same year (with many other Nobles) took 
z Ibid. p. 431. n. 30.  upon him the Cross for a Voyage to the Holy Land; but whether he performed the journey, or not, I make a question; 
An. 1244.  for the next year following, I find he died 
a H. Knighton, col. 2431. n 50.  without issue at Oernhall in Cheshire, about Whitsuntide; (7 Id. junii) poisoned 
b Mat. Paris, p. 440.  by Helen his Wife, Daughter 
c Mat. Paris, p. 440.  to Leoline, Prince of Wales (whom he had married 
d Chron. Eve●ham, fol. 49 a.  in his Uncle Earl Ranulph his days, to the end 
e Chron. Eve●ham, fol. 49 a.  there might be a firm Peace betwixt that Earl and Lewelin) and was buried at Chester. Whereupon, in 
f H. Knighton, ut supra.  regard that Regal Prerogatives belonged to this Earldom, the King assumed 
g H. Knighton, ut supra.  it into his own hands, 
h H. Knighton, ut supra.  Ne tam praeclara dominatio inter colos faeminarum dividi contingeret. Lest so fair a Dominion should be divided amongst Women; and gave 
i H. Knighton, ut supra.  unto his Sisters, and Heirs, other Lands instead thereof, viz.  
To 
k Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 11.  john de Baillol, and Dervorguil his Wife (one of the Daughters and Heirs to Alan of ●al●owa●, by Margaret, the eldest Sister of this john, Earl of Chester) the Manors of Luddingland and ●orkesay, in the County of Lincoln, with the Farm of Yarmouth in Norfolk: And to 
l Pat. 25 H. 3. m. 1.  Christian, the other Daughter and Coheir of the same Alan and Margaret, the Manor of Dri●●ield in Yorkshire, and the Manor of ●hingden, with the Advowson of that Church, in Northampconshire.  
To 
m Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 4.  Isabel the Second, married to Robert de Brus of Anandale, the Manors of Wr●ttel, and Hathfield in Essex.  
And to 
n Ibid. Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 12.  Ada the Fourth, than the Wife of Henry de Hastings (for Maud the Third was dead 
o Chro. Evesham, f. 51 a.  without issue) the Manor of Brom●sgrove in Worcestershire; the Manor and Castle of Bolesovore in Derbishire; the Manor and Soak of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, and the Manor of Oswardbec in the same County; the Manors of Wurfield, Stratton, and Cunedoure, in Shropshire, with Wigginton and Wulrune Hampton, in Staffo●dshire.  
Moreover, for Helen his Wife (who soon after married 
p Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 2●.  to Robert de Quency) command was given by the King, that she should forthwith have Livery 
q Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 2●.  of these Lordships hereafter named, whereof john; Earl of Chester and Huntendon, her late Husband, died seized; to hold until such time, as by a perfect Extant of all his Lands, she should have a sufficient Dowry assigned unto her, viz. Fordringhey and jarewel in Com. Northampt. Keweston in Com. Bedf. Tottenham in Com. Midd. Brampton, Cunnington, and Limpays, in Com. Hunt. Badew in Com. Essex; and Erron in Com. Rutl.  
And after this, viz. in 31 Hen. 3. was this Earldom of Chester, with the Castles of 〈◊〉 and Dissard, annexed 
r Pat. 31 H. 3. m 7.  to the Crown for ever.   

Earls of Britanny and Richmund.  
THe first Earl of Richmund, was Alan, surnamed Rufus or Fergaunt 
Alan Ferga●t.  (by reason of his Red Hair) Son 
a Monast. Angl●c. Vol. 1. p 877 b. n. 10.  to Eudo, Earl of Britanny in France: Which Alan coming 
b Ibid. pag. 386 b. n. 20.  over into England, with Duke William of Normandy, commanded 
c Ex An●al. Eccles. S. Augustini Can●uar.  the Rear of his Army, in that memorable Battle near Hastings. And after that signal Conquest, was advanced 
d Ibid. pag. 877. ut supra.  to this Earldom of Richmund (it having been 
e Ibid. pag. 877. ut supra.  the Honour of Earl Edwyne, of whom I have already spoke, under the title of Merc●●) having therewith all that Northern part of the County of York, vulgarly called Richmundshire, given 
f Ibid. pag. 877. ut supra.  unto him by King William at the time 
g MS. in Bibl. Cotton.  of his siege of that City.  
This Earl Alan was 
h W. Malms. fol. 55 b. n. 10.  in his very youth not a little famous for his valour, insomuch as he feared not 
i W. Malms. fol. 55 b. n. 10.  that heroic spirited William, than Duke of Normandy, (his near Neighbour) who challenged 
k W. Malms. fol. 55 b. n. 10.  Britanny as his hereditary Right from Gisla, with whom Charles the Great bestowed it in marriage to Rollo, his Lineal Ancestor; but gave 
l Ibid.  him rather cause of provocation.  
After his Possession of this Earldom of Richmund, he began 
m Monast. Anglic. ut supra, n. 20.  the Building of a strong Castle and Fort near unto his capital Mansion at ●i●●ing, for the better safeguard 
n Monast. Anglic. ut supra, n. 20.  of himself, and his Tenants in that part of the Country, against the attempts of the English (than every where dispossessed of their rightful Inheritances,) as also of the Danes; and named 
o Monast. Anglic. ut supra, n. 20.  the said Castle Richmont, according to the French expression, which signifieth the Richmount or Hill; it being situate 
p Monast. Anglic. ut supra, n. 20.  upon the highest, most defensible, and pleasant place of all that Territory, the swift River Small running at the skirt thereof, and half encompassing it.  
Having said thus much touching his first coming into England, and settling here; I shall conclude with his Works of Piety, which were not few, nor slender.  
He was the devout and first beginner 
q Ibid. pag. 386 b. n. 20.  of the Foundation (or rather restorer) of that great Abbey of S. Mary's in York; giving 
r Ibid. pag. 387 b. & pag. 390. n. 60.  thereunto the Church of S. Olave and Borough 
s Ibid. pag. 385. n. 10. , wherein the same Monastery was situate in the Suburb of that City, from Galmon to Clifton, towards the River of Owsel, (in which, it was more commodiously seated than at Lestingham) with nine Carucates and an half of Land lying in Clifton, rendering 
t Ibid. pag. 385 b. n. 10.  the Advowson thereof into the hands of that King, to the end he might be the perpetual Patron of it. Moreover he gave 
u Ibid. pag. 386 b. n. 10. & p. 387 b n. 10. & pag. 390 b.  thereto the Churches of Caterick and Richmund, and the Chapel of his Castle there, with the Tithes of all his Demesne Lands belonging unto it; and likewise throughout all Yo●k●hire; as also the Church of S. Botolph in Holland, and Town 
x Ibid. pag. 386 b. n. 10. & p. 387 b n. 10. & pag. 390 b.  of Sutton near unto it.  
And lastly, unto the Abbey of S. Sergius and Bacchus in Normandy, he gave 
y Ibid. p. 572 a. n. 60. & b.  the Church of swavesey in Cambridgeshire, with the Tithes of that place, and likewise the Tithes of Bercham, Papworth, Wimpo●e, Tofte, and Beech; which place of Swavesey, became afterwards a Cell to that Foreign Monastery.  
Add hereunto what the Monk of Utica expresseth 
z Ord. Vit. p. 544 C.  of him. He was ever studious for Peace, a great lover of the Poor, an especial honourer of the Religious; and that his death, without Issue, occasioned no little sadness to all good People.  
He married 
a W. Malmsb. p. 62 b. n. 30.  Constance, one of King William the Conqueror's Daughters, but died 
b Monast. Anglic. p. 873 b. n 20.  without Issue, and was buried 
c Ibid.  in the Abbey of S. Edmunds-bury in Suffolk, at 
d Ibid. pag. 294 b. n. 40.  the South door 
e Ibid. pag. 294 b. n. 40.  before the Altar of S. Nicholas.  
The Lands whereof he was possessed at the time of the Conquerors Survey were these, viz. In Yorkshire▪ One hundred sixty six Lordships, or the greatest part of them, whereof Gilling was one, within the Precincts whereof he built his Castle of Richmount; in Dorsetshire One, called Devenis; in Essex Eight; in Hantshire Two; in Cambridgeshire Sixty three, and Ten Burages in Cambridge; in Hartfordshire Twelve; in Northamptonshire One; in Nottinghamshire Seven; in Norfolk Eighty one; and in Lincolnshire One hundred and one.  
This last mentioned Alan, 
Alan Niger.  surnamed Rufus, had four Brothers, viz. Alanus Niger 
f Monast. Anglic. p 877 b. n. 3● , and 
g Monast. Anglic. p 877 b. n. 3●  Stephen, who succeeded in this Earldom; Ribald 
g Ibid. p. 386 b. n. 20. & p. 572 b. n. 29. , Lord of Middleham, an eminent Baron in these Northern parts, [from an Heir-female, of whose Line that great and honourable Family of the Nevils (some Branches whereof do still flourish in this Kingdom, as I shall show in due place) did descend] and Bardulf 
h Ibid. pag. 572 b. n. 29. , whose Son Akar, was the pious Founder 
i Ibid. pag. 869 a. n. 40. & b. n. 30.  of jorevavix, a famous Abbey of the Cistercian Order in this Northern Tract.  
This Alan the Black (who succeeded his Brother Alan the Red, in these Earldoms of Britanny and Richmund) wrote 
k Ibid. pag. 869 a. n. 60. & b. n. 20.  himself Comes Brittanniae & Angliae; and by that title confirmed 
l Ibid. pag. 869 b. & ibid. n. 30.  those Grants which Akar the Son of Bardulf had made to the Monks of jorevavix, and granted 
m Ex ipsis Antogr. penès Alderm. & Burgenses ib.  divers Immunities and Privileges to the Burghers of his Borough of Richmund. Being in good esteem with King William Rufus; upon 
n Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 543.  the seizure of Hoveden and Weston, belonging to William de Kairelepho, Bishop of Durham, who adhered to those of the Nobility that had conspired against the King, he shared 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 543.  with Odo de Campania in the enjoyment of those Lordships.  
He Founded 
p Monast. Anglic. f. 404 a. n. 30 & 40.  a Cell at Romburge in Cambridgeshire, annexing 
q Monast. Anglic. f. 404 a. n. 30 & 40.  it unto the Abbey of S. Mary's at York; and to the same Abbey of S. mary's he gave 
r Ibid. pag. 387 b. n. 20.  the Church of Gi●ling (near Richmund) with one Carucate of Land; as also his 
s Ibid. pag. 387 b. n. 20.  Tithes of Ba●●ngburgh, Two Hides of Land in Heselingfeld in Cambridgeshire, and two Carucates in Skelton. And confirmed 
t Ex ipso Autogr. penès Will. le Neve. equ. au●. Cl. Reg. Arm.  to the Monks of Thetford in No●folk, the Tithes of Ne●lestede.  
But died without Issue, as it seems, leaving Stephen 
Stephen.  his Brother to succeed him in the Earldom, and was buried 
n Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 251.  in the Abbey of S. Edmunds Bury, at the South door, near the Altar of S. Nicholas, leaving Stephen his Brother to succeed him in these Earldoms.  
¶ Which Stephen was the chief 
x Ibid. pag. 386 b.  Procurer of King William Rufus (in the second year of his Reign) 
An. 1089.  to visit the Abbey then called S. Olaves in York, and to re-edify 
y Ibid. pag. 386 b.  the Church thereof: Thereupon the King laid 
z Ibid. pag. 386 b.  the first stone in that Building, and bestowed 
a Ibid. pag. 386 b.  very ample Possessions thereon; thenceforth giving 
b Ibid. pag. 386 b.  it the name of S. Mary's, of which Lands, the Town and Soak of Fuleford were 
c Ibid. pag. 390 b. n. 50.  part.  
To the Abbey of S. Edmund's Bury in Suf●olk, this Earl gave 
d Ibid. pag. 294 b n. 40.  certain Lands lying in Cambridge, for 
e Lel Coll. Vol. 1. p. 251.  the health of the Soul of Alan his Brother.  
To the Monks of Swyneshed in Lincolnshire, he was also a 
f Ibid. pag. 773 a. n. 60.  Benefactor.  
To the Monastery of Swavesey in Cambridgeshire, (which was a Cell to the Abbey of S. Sergius and S. Bacchus in Anjou) he gave 
g Ibid. pag. 572 b. n. 50.  the Tithes of his Mills in Cambridge, with the Fishings of Swavesey, and the Land lying before the Gate of their Mansion.  
To the Cell of S. Martin's juxta Richmund, he gave 
h Ibid. pag. 401 a. n. 20.  two Sheafs of all his Demesn Lands in Witton, Muieton, Caterick, and Forcet.  
And departing 
i Vin●. 58.  this life in the year 1104. was buried in the Monastery of Begar, but his heart in the Abbey of S. Martin's at York, (whereunto he had been a good Benefactor) as he himself did desire.  
This Earl Stephen left Issue Alan, 
Alan.  who succeeded him in those Earldoms; and Maud a Daughter, with whom he gave 
k Mon. Anglic▪ p. 8●3 b. n. 58.  Swaleda●● in Frankmarriage unto Walter de Gant, Son to Gilbert de Gant, who came over into England with King William the Conqueror.  
¶ In An. 1142. (6 Steph.) this Earl Alan standing 
l S. Dunel. pag 26●. n. 27.  firm to King Stephen against Ranulph, Earl of Chester, then holding 
m S. Dunel. pag 26●. n. 27.  the City of Lincoln, and all the Forts belonging thereto, on the behalf of Maud the Empress, and her Son Henry, Duke of Normandy; by night time got 
n S. Dunel. pag 26●. n. 27.  over the Wall of that Castle there, called Galclint, and possessed 
o S. Dunel. pag 26●. n. 27.  himself thereof with much Treasure therein.  
He also manned 
p Ibid. n. 30.  the Castle of Hotun (now Shiriff Hotun in Yorkshire, than part of the Bishop of durham's Possessions) and made great spoil at Ripon upon the Demesnes and Tenants of the Archbishop of York. But soon after, the Forces on each side being got together, and great preparation made for Battle, he fell off (saith my Author 
q Ibid. pag. 269. n. 10 〈◊〉 20. ) before any blow strucken; notwithstanding which, the King adventured, and fought 
r Ibid. n. 30.  most courageously, but was overcome and taken 
s Ibid. n. 40.  prisoner, on the day of the Purification of our Lady; and this Earl thereupon compelled 
t Ibid. n. 40.  to render that his Fort called 〈◊〉, with all the Treasure he had therein; being thenceforth, for want of Food, and by reason of other sufferings, put 
u Ibid. n. 40.  to great misery.  
Touching this Battle, another Historian 
x Geru. 〈◊〉. col. 135 1. n. 60.  varies much in his Relation from what the Monk of Durha● hath above expressed; for (inter alia) reporting the Speech which Robert Consul, Earl of 〈◊〉, made before the Battle, unto Ranulph, Earl of Chester, after he had highly magnified him for his desires to lead the Van, he goes on thus — Against whom is it that we fight! Here is Alan, Earl of Britanny, in Arms against us; nay, against God himself; a wicked person, and full of all manner of iniquity: No man for malice to be compared with him, being always disposed to mischief, thinking it a dishonour, that any one should equal him for cruelty. But before he had made an end of his Speech, the Battle 
y Ibid pag. 1353. ●. 30.  began, the Van of those who fought for the Empress, assaulting 
z Ibid pag. 1353. ●. 30.  that part of the King's Army wherein this our Earl, together with the Earl of Mellent, Hugh Bigot, Earl Simon, and the Earl of Warren were; which was done with such courage, that they were suddenly routed 
a Ibid pag. 1353. ●. 30. ; some slain, some taken, and the rest put to flight.  
The Author of those Memorials, entitled, Gesta Regis Stephani, representeth 
b Gesta Regis Steph▪ p. 9●3 ●  this Earl for a most deceitful person; adding 
c Gesta Regis Steph▪ p. 9●3 ● , that whilst he was contriving his revenge against the Earl of Chester, his adversaries prevailing, he was taken and cast into prison, where he continued until he submitted himself, and delivered up his Castles unto him: And, that in the mean while, he lost the Earldom of Cornwall, which he had of the King's gift.  
This Earl Alan wrote 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 902 a n 〈◊〉  himself Earl of Britanny, cornwall, and Richmund; and gave 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 902 a n 〈◊〉  unto the Monastery of S. Michael, at the Mount in cornwall, Ten shillings yearly Rent, issuing out of the Fair at 〈◊〉, for the health of his Soul, his Wife, and children's Souls; and for the Redemption of the Soul of Brientius (●ilius Comitis) his Uncle, from whom he did Hereditarily 
f Ibid.  possess his Lands in Cornwall.  
To the Monks of jorevaulx, he gave 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 875 a.  Common of Pasture throughout all his Forest of Wandesleydale, and as much Mowing Ground in his Meadows there, as they should need; as also Timber 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 875 a. , in any part thereof; for their Buildings, and necessary uses.  
He bestowed 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 25● b. n. 30  also on the Monks of Fountains, all his Woods belonging to Marsc (on that side the River jore, wherein Burton is situate) for the Building of their Cell at Aldeburne; and on the other side of the same River, he gave 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. pag. 25● b. n. 30  unto them Rumore and Bramley. When he died, I have not certainly discovered, but he was buried 
l Ibid. p. 810 a. n. 30.  in the Abbey of Begar in Com. ... (of the Cistercian Order) whereunto he gave at his death certain Lands in the Soak of Gaytune, for erecting a Grange thereon.  
The name of his Wife was 
m Ibid. p. 752 b. n. 20.  Bertra, by whom he had issue Conan 
Conan.  
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2 pag. 883 b. n 30. , who succeeded him in his Honours, and three other Sons, viz. 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2 pag. 883 b. n 30.  Robert, Bryan, and Reginald.  
This Conan had the 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 391 a. n 60.  title of Duke of Britanny, and Earl of Richmund; and in 1 Hen. 2. went 
q History of Wal●s by D. Powel, p 205.  into Britanny, where he was received 
r History of Wal●s by D. Powel, p 205.  by the most for their Duke.  
¶ In 10 H. 2. he was 
s Ex Reg●st. Archiep. Cant.  one of the Witnesses to that Recognition made by the King, touching the People's Liberties. 
An. 1156.  And according to the example of his Ancestors, bore 
t Ibid. pag. 874 b & pag. 875 a. n. 60.  an especial love to the Abbey of jorvavix, for discerning 
u Ibid. pag. 874 b & pag. 875 a. n. 60.  the place where it stood, viz. At for'rs, not to be convenient, he gave the Monks of that House leave 
x Ibid. pag. 874 b & pag. 875 a. n. 60.  to translate it unto a piece of Waste Ground in East Witton; and bestowed 
y Ibid. pag. 874 b & pag. 875 a. n. 60.  on them a large Pasture in Wandes●esdai●, which Land lieth 
z Ibid. pag. 874 b. n. 20.  beyond 〈◊〉, and extendeth itself unto the Bounds betwixt 〈◊〉 and Massamshire. As also 
a Ibid pag. 875 a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  all that several Pasture on the North of the River 〈◊〉, reserving 
b Ibid pag. 875 a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  only liberty for his Deer; giving them leave 
c Ibid pag. 875 a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  to take Estovers, and all other necessaries on the South of jore; and likewise Pasturage 
d Ibid pag. 875 a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  throughout his new Forest, near Richmund, for all their Cattle, with 
e Ibid pag. 875 a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  power to keep Mastiff Dogs, for chase out Wolves out of those their Territories.  
Moreover, he Founded 
f Ibid pag. 517 a. n 20 & 30.  the Priory of Nuns at Roweny in Hartfordshire.  
To the Cell of S. Martin's, near Richmund, he gave 
g Ibid. pag. 402 a. n. 30.  the Tithes of his Mills at Richmund.  
To the Monks of Kirstede, he gave 
h Ibid. pag. 810 b. n. 20.  the Church of Kaiton, with two Carucates and an hah of Land, lying in the Fields of Kaiton; as also a parcel of Ground called Kaiton-Rahage.  
To the Abbey of Denney in Cambridgeshire, he confirmed 
* Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 883 b. n. 17.  all that Robert his Chamberlain gave thereto: And ratified the Grant of the Land called Wath which his Ancestors had bestowed on the Monks of S. Michael, at the Mount in Cornwall.  
He married Margaret 
i Ibid. pag. 883 b. n. 30.  (Daughter to Henry, Earl of Huntendon) Sister 
k R. Hoved. pag. 467 b. n. 60.  to William, King of Scots; by whom he had only issue 
l R. Hoved. pag. 467 b. n. 60.  Constance, a Daughter; first 
m Ibid. pag. 231 a. n. 40 & p. 361 b. n. 30. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p 876. n. 10.  married unto Geffrey, Fourth Son to Henry the Second, King of England; which Geffrey was 
n Jorval col. ●049 n. 20.  in her right Duke of Britanny: Secondly, to 
o R. Hoved. p 363 a. n 40.  Ranulph, Earl of Chester, whom she forsook 
p Ibid. pag. 452 b. n ●0. ; and thirdly, to 
q Ibid. pag. 452 b. n. ●0.  Guy de Tuarz, Brother to the Viscount of Tuarz.  
This Margaret surviving him, became afterwards the Wife 
r Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. pag. 210 b. n 10.  of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford.  
It is reported 
s Jorval. col. 1049. & Ibid. n. 10. , That upon the death of Geffrey, Earl of Anjou, (Father to Henry the Second, King of England) the City of Nantz, in Britanny, electing Geffrey, second Son to the said Geffrey, to be their Ruler; sent for him, and delivered unto him the Possession thereof, as also of the adjacent Province; but he dying soon after, the Earl of Richmund, (id est, this Conan) having the rule of a great part of that Province of Britanny, entered the City of Nantz. Whereof the King (id est, Henry the Second) being informed, he forthwith commanded 
t Ibid col. 1059. n. 30, 40 & 50. , That the Earldom should be seized into his own hands; and after wards, discerning 
u Ibid col. 1059. n. 30, 40 & 50.  that this Conan, who had the Dominion of the greatest part of Britanny, died; leaving only one Daughter and Heir by Margaret, his Wife, Sister unto William, King of Scots; he gave 
x Ibid col. 1059. n. 30, 40 & 50.  her in marriage (she being then in Minority) unto Geffrey his younger Son, and took all her Inheritance into his own power: And having so done, then observing 
z Ibid. , that the vulgar people of that Country being much oppressed by some of their Superiors, had addressed themselves to him for protection; he presently subdued 
a Ibid.  those great ones; and thereupon reduced the whole Country of Britanny to his own Dominion.  
This Conan dying 
b MS. in Bibl. Cotton, (Domitian, A. 8.) fol 85 b.  in Britanny 
c Lib. ●ich. mund MS. in Bibl. Cotton. , An. 1171. (17 Hen. 2.) was buried 
d Lib. ●ich. mund MS. in Bibl. Cotton.  at Begar; whereupon, the Honour of Richmund was retained in the King's hands for a time: For in 21 Hen. 2. Ranulph de Glanvil accounted 
e Rot Pip. 2● H. 2. sub tit. Honor. Conan.  for the ancient Farm thereof, which was 535 l. 14 s. 10 d. So also 
f Rot pip. 29 Hen. ●. Ebor.  in 29 Hen. 2.  
¶ Unto which, Conan in right of Constan●e, his sole Daughter and Heir, Geffrey, Fourth Son to King Henry the Second, having taken 
g Joh. Tinemuth, MS. in Bibl Bo●l. (V 4. 4. Jur.) l. 19 c 68  her to Wife (as hath been said) in the year 1166 (her Father, Earl Conan, then 
h Ex Vet MS. in Bibl Cotton, (Domi●ian A. 8.) fol. 82 b.  living) succeeded in these Earldoms: Which Conan thereupon granted 
i Ibid.  to King Henry, to the use of his said Son Geffrey, 
Geffrey.  the whole Duchy of Britanny, excepting the County of Guincamp, descended 
k Ibid.  to him from Earl Stephen his Grandfather.  
This Geffrey received 
l Ypod. N. 43. n. 30.  the Honour of Knighthood at the hands of King Henry his Father at Woodstock, in the year 1178. (24 Hen. 2.) But of him there is not much more memorable, in regard he died 
m Rad de Dice●o, col. 630. n 60.  when he was but Twenty eight years of age; being then unhappily killed 
n R. Hoved. p. 360. n 40.  at Paris by the stroke of an Horse, in a Tournament held there upon the 14. Kal. of Sept. Whereupon he was buried 
o Rad. de Diceto, u● supra.  in the Church of Notre dame, within the Choir of the Canons there, leaving 
p Rad. de Diceto, u● supra.  issue by the same Constance two Daughters, as also a Son born 
q Ypod. ●. p. 44. n.  after his death; viz. Upon Easter day, the Fourth Calendar of April ensuing (An. scil. 1187.) whose name was called 
r Ypod. ●. p. 44. n.  Arthur.  
The name 
s Jorval. col. 1049. n 20.  of one of the Daughters was Eleanor le Bret. Which Eleanor departing 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this life, in the Castle of Bristol, 4 Id. Aug. An. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) was first buried 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Church of S. james at Bristol; but afterwards by the King's appointment, translated 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to the Monastery of Nuns at Ambresbury. The name of the other Daughter appeareth not.  
Unto this Earldom of Richmund, did belong 
y Rot. Pip. 6 Ric 1. Ebor.  no less than Cxl Knights Fees.  
After the death of this Geffrey, Constance his Widow was given 
z R. Hoved. f. 363. n. 50. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (X. 84.) l. 29 b.  in marriage to Ranulph, Earl of Chester, (as hath been before expressed) with whom he enjoyed both these Honours of Britanny and Richmund. But she forsaking him (as hath been said) Arthur her Son, having been honoured 
a R. Round. 452. n. 10 & 20.  with Knighthood by Philip, King of France, in An. 1199. the year following did homage 
b Ypod. N. 51. n. 10.  to King john for this Earldom of Britanny, it being of the Fee of the Duchy of Normandy. Notwithstanding which, King john detained 
c Annal. Mat. Paris, in An. 1202.  from him all his Lands in Normandy, Turon, Anjou, and Poictou; whereupon, the King of France taking occasion to quarrel with King john, required restitution of them to Arthur; but without success, insomuch, as War ensuing betwixt them, the French had the worst. After which, King john sent for his Nephew Arthur to Faleise, and flattering him with fair words, promised him great Honours, if he would desert the King of France, and adhere faithfully to him, as his Leig-Lord and Uncle: But Arthur, who knew himself to be the Son of King john's elder Brother (viz. Geffrey, Duke of Britanny and Richmund, beforementioned) answered him with indignation; requiring, That he would make restitution to him of the Kingdom of England, and all other the Lands which King Richard his Uncle had in Possession, upon the day of his death; Vowing, That if he did not do it speedily, he should not be at Peace. Which expressions so much awakened King john, that he forthwith commanded 
d H. Knighton, col. 2413. n. 60 & 2414.  his Nephew Arthur should be sent to Rouen, and there straight imprisoned in the new Tower; where he had not long been, but for fear lest the great Men of England should adhere to him, as being the next and rightful Heir to the Crown, he caused him to be murdered 
e H. Knighton, col. 2413. n. 60 & 2414.  by the hands of Peter de Mauley, one of his Esquires; unto whom, for the reward of that wicked service, he gave the Heir of the Barony of Mulgreve to Wife.  
As to the manner of his death, it is said 
f L●l Coll. Vol. 1. 768. , That passing from one Ship to another, to go into England, as a prisoner, a Mariner laid a Plank in such a sort, that as soon as he trod upon it, he fell into the Sea, and was drowned.  
Having thus given an account of this Earldoms Succession from Alan the first, to Conan, the last of the ancient Earls, whose sole Daughter and Heir Constance, first took to Husband Geffrey, Fourth So● to King Henry the Second: As also of the Murder of Arthur, her only Son, who had no issue; and that she afterwards married to Ranulph, Earl of Chester, who in her right enjoyed it. I shall now observe, that this Constance, being at length divorced 
g Ex Lib. MS. de Feodis Comit. Richm. Vinc. Discov. p. 62.  from Earl Ranulph, by reason of Adultery, married 
h Ex Lib. MS. de Feodis Comit. Richm. Vinc. Discov. p. 62.  lastly to Guy de Toarche, and had issue 
i Ex Lib. MS. de Feodis Comit. Richm. Vinc. Discov. p. 62.  by him a Daughter, called Alice; who, after the death of her Parents, remaining 
k Ex Lib. MS. de Feodis Comit. Richm. Vinc. Discov. p. 62.  in Ward to the King of France, was by that King given 
l Ex Lib. MS. de Feodis Comit. Richm. Vinc. Discov. p. 62.  in marriage to Sir Peter Ma●clere 
Peter.  (a Knight of his) with Britanny, and what else was of her Inheritance.  
Not long after which, King Io●n being highly discontented 
m Mat. Paris, in an. 1215.  towards those of his Barons, who had extorted from him the two notable Charters of their Liberties, called Magna Carta, and Carta de Ferest●, which bear date 15 junii, in Seventeenth of His Reign; upon his recess 
n Pat. 17 Joh. m. 7.  from London, with purpose to raise what strength he could, for the redeeming himself out of their power; by his 
o Ibid.  Lette●s, directed to this Peter, bearing date at Warham (in Com. Dors.) 12 Aug. next ensuing, in which he calls him Earl of Britanny, did signify, That in case he would come into England, he would restore unto him the Honour of Richmund, with its Appurtenances, as appertaining to his said Earldom of Brittany; and thereupon, required him to hasten over with all possible speed, well furnished with Horse and Arms; as also to bring with him what power he could raise for his aid; and to do his homage, with what service, otherwise, he ought to perform.  
Whereupon he came 
p Claus. 3 Hen. 3. m. ●2. , and had Livery 
q Claus. 3 Hen. 3. m. ●2.  of all the Lands pertaining to that Honour, in right of his said Wife. And not long after that, viz in 3 Hen. 3. agreed, That 
r Claus. 3 Hen. 3. m. ●2.  the King should. thenceforth have of the Knight's Fees belonging thereto, Thirty on the South of Hum●er, such as he should choose.  
After which, that King became so cordial to him; as that, in 14 of His Reign, he did by his Letters Patents declare 
s Pat. 14 H. 3. d● Tranr●r. Regis in Britan. p. 1. m 3. , That so long as the Wars with the French should continue, he would assist him (giving him, by those his Letters, the title of Duke of Britanny, and Earl of Richmund) with Four hundred Knights, and One hundred Servants on Horseback, of which number One hundred to be of his own Knights; as also 
t Pat. 14 H. 3. d● Tranr●r. Regis in Britan. p. 1. m 3.  that he would give him pay for Three hundred Knights, and an Hundred Servants more; and for performance thereof obliged himself by Oath. Richard, Earl of Cornwall, with some other eminent persons, doing the like, as undertakers 
u Pat. 14 H. 3. d● Tranr●r. Regis in Britan. p. 1. m. 3.  for him therein.  
Nevertheless, though the King then gave him the Appellation of Earl of 〈◊〉, he had not 
x Ibid p. 2. m. 8.  the complete fruition of that Barony, Ranulph, Earl of Chester, retaining 
y Ibid. p. 2. m. 8.  the Lands thereof in his hands, until by a special Precept 
z Ibid. p. 2. m. 8.  to the Bishop of Chichester, than Lord Chancellor, and Stephen de Segrave (afterwards Justice of England) command was given, that Livery should forthwith be made to him thereof. After which, (viz. the next ensuing year) he had farther Livery 
a Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 17.  of the Manors of 〈◊〉, Wike, and Netlested, in Com. Suss. which were of his Fee.  
To this Peter succeeded john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, in the title of Earl (for aught I find to the Contrary) though the Barony, Lands, and Knights Fees, thereto belonging, were otherwise disposed of by the King for a time.  
For, in An. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) it is manifest, That the King, by his especial Charter 
b Cart. 25 H. 3. m. 4. , bearing date 1 Maii the same year, gave to Peter de Savoy, 
Peter de Sa●o●.  Uncle to Queen Alianore (viz. Son 
c 〈…〉 368.  to Thomas, Earl of Savoy,) and his Heirs for ever, for his homage and service, the Towns of Richmund and Bovis, with the Castles, Wapentakes, and all their Appurtenances; as also the Manors of Cheteriz, Moleton, Gillinges, and Forsete, in Com. Ebor. Likewise, the Church of Geitune, the Town of Boston, with the Soak and Fairs; the Manors of Frampton, Wikes, and Walsingburg, in Com. Linc. The Manor of Swasham, with the Manor and Soak of Costesey, in Com. Norf. The Manor and Soak of Wischete; the Manor and Soak of Ketleberg; the Manor of Netle●●ed, and Manor of Wikes, near Ipswich, in Com. Suff. The Manors of Bassingburne and Hinton, in Com. Cantab. And the Manor of Cestrehunt, in Com. Hertf. To hold by the Service of five Knights Fees. And, in September following, bestowed 
d Pat. 25 H. 3. m. 2.  on him all the Lands of john de Warren, in Sussex and Surrey; as also the Honour of Eagle for his support, in his Service; constituting 
e Pat. 25 H. 3. m. 2.  him likewise Governor of the Castle of Lewes in Sussex; for which respect I shall here speak, what I have farther to relate of him.  
Matthew Paris taking notice of this Peter de Savoy's first coming into England this year, saith 
f In A. 1241. p. 549. n. 30. , That the King gave him Comitatum Richmundiae, the Earldom of Richmund; which, it seems, he enjoyed for some time, though it doth not appear by any Record that I have seen; that he either used, or had the title of Earl attributed to him, until 50 Hen. 3. That the King caused Livery 
g Pat. 50 H. 3. m 17. & m. 15. in dorso.  to be given thereof to john, Duke of Britain, upon the Grant of other Lands to this Peter, in exchange for the same (as I shall farther show anon.)  
Upon this his arrival here, in 25 Hen. 3. certain it is, That the King entertained 
h Mat. Paris, ut supra.  him with much joy, and made 
i Mat. We●tm. in An. 1241.  him chief of his Council. After which, ere long, viz. In the xv me of Easter he held 
k Mat. Paris, 550. n. 30.  a Tournament at Northampton, against Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk▪ to the ●nd, that those Aliens who came into England with him, and others, might try masteries with the English. And, the next ensuing year, fearing 
l Ibid. pag. 5●8. n. 60. & p. 5●9. ●  that his power and trust here, might be displeasing to the English, prudently resigned 
m Ibid. pag. 5●8. n. 60. & p. 5●9. ●  the custody of those Castles, which had been committed to his charge, craving 
n Ibid. pag. 5●8. n. 60. & p. 5●9. ●  leave to return into his own Country. But I do not discern that he went out of England accordingly; for, before the end of that year, the King's subjects in Poicto●, being 
o Ibid. pag. 583. & n. 10.  in no little fear of an Invasion from the French, and earnestly soliciting 
p Ibid. pag. 583. & n. 10.  King Henry for some aid, he sent 
q Ibid. pag. 583. & n. 10.  over this Peter de Savoy, with Peter de Egueblanch, Bishop of Hereford, to let them know, that he was preparing to come speedily to them, in person, with a very great power,  
In 28 Hen. 3. upon 
r Ibid. pag. 640.  a Convention of the Nobility and Prelates of the whole Realm, he was 
s Ibid. pag. 640.  one of those whom the King sent to the Prelates, to acquaint them of his desire, for some supply of Money, in order to his Wars in Gascoigne, as also to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh. And in 29 Hen. 3. obtained a farther Grant 
t Cart. 29 H. 3 m. 7. in Cedula.  of the Honour of Egle (in this Realm) which did Hereditarily belong to Gilbert de Aquila; with the Advowsons' of Churches thereunto appertaining, as also of the Castle of Pevensey, with the Wards and Knights Fees thereto belonging; excepting 
u Ibid.  such Lands, as Gilbert Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke, who formerly enjoyed that Honour by the King's gift, had disposed 
x Ibid.  of, viz. The Town of Greywel, in marriage to Gilbert Basset, with Isabel, Daughter of William de Ferrer his Niece; and the Town of Ryp in marriage to Robert de Bruys, and Isabel, the Daughter of the Earl of Gloucester, another of his Nieces.  
In 30 Hen. 3. the King granted 
y Ca●t. 30 H. 3. p. 1. m. 11. in ●edula.  to him the Inheritance of those Houses in the Street called the Strand, in the Suburbs of London, and adjoining to the River of Thames, formerly belonging to Brian de Lisle; paying yearly to the King's Exchequer at the Feast of S. Michael, three Barbed Arrows for all Services. Which Houses (situate 
z Ex magn● Regist●o Ducat. Lanc. tit▪ Middles▪  in the Parish of S. Innocents' of Blankminster) Queen Alianore, in her widowhood, having obtained by purchase 
a Ex magn● Regist●o Ducat. Lanc. tit▪ Middles▪  from the Provost and Chapter of the House of Montjoy, granted 
b Ex magn● Regist●o Ducat. Lanc. tit▪ Middles▪  to Edmund her Son (afterward Earl of Lancaster) they still retained the name of Savoy.  
It is said 
c Mat▪ Paris, 722. n. 10. , that in An. 1247. (31 Hen. 3.) this Peter returning from beyond Sea, brought divers young Damsels thence, to make Wives for such of the English Nobility, as the King had then in Ward; which gave great discontent to the English.  
In An. 1248. (32 Hen. 3.) in a great Convention 
d Ibid. pag. 743. n. 50●  of all the Nobles of England, he was 
e Ibid. pag. 743. n. 50●  one; and in 33 Hen. 3. had the Castle and Honour of Hastings in Sussex, committed 
f Pat. 33 H. 3. m 2.  to his custody. So likewise 
g Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 22. , the Castle and Honour of Tykhil, in Com. Ebor. Moreover, in 36 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
h Pat. 36 H. 3. m. 3.  of the marriage of Baldwine, Son and Heir to the Earl of Devon, to marry unto some one of the Queen's Kindred, such as he should think best.  
In 37 Hen. 3. having taken a solemn Oath 
i Pat. 37 Hen. 3. m. 12. , and obliged 
k Pat. 37 Hen. 3. m. 12.  himself by writing, to attend the King into the Holy Land; the King, for his support 
l Pat. 37 Hen. 3. m. 12. , in this his designed Pilgrimage, than promised 
m Pat. 37 Hen. 3. m. 12.  to give him Ten thousand marks at Marsiels, and to provide a Ship for him, well victualled and furnished with other necessaries; as also, upon his coming into the Holy Land, to give him Twenty Coursers. Furthermore, towards this his Pilgrimage, he gave 
n Claus. 37 ● 3. m. 12.  him a thousand pounds more, being a debt due to the Exchequer, by john Fitz-Geffrey, Justice of Ireland, for the Wardship of the Lands of Theobald le Butiller.  
In An. 1257. (41 Hen. 3.) he was, amongst others, one 
o Mat. Paris, p. 958. n. 20.  of the Ambassadors then sent to the King of France, to require restitution of those Rights, which were by him withheld from King Henry, and thereby to prevent a War betwixt both Crowns. Also, in An. 1259. (43 Hen. 3.) upon advice 
p Ibid. pag. 986. n. 1●.  had by the King, with his whole Baronage, he was 
q Ibid. pag. 986. n. 1●.  one of the Ambassadors then sent to the Parliament of France, for composing the differences betwixt both Crowns, which had been of long continuance: In order whereto they carried 
r Ibid. pag. 986. n. 1●.  over King Henry the Thirds Resignation of all his title to the Duchy of Normandy. And by his Testament 
s Pat. 53 H. ●. m. 54● , bearing date in 53 Hen. 3. bequeathed to Queen Alianore, the Earldom of ●ichmund; as also, to 
t Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 29.  Thomas, Amaedius, and Lewes, his Brothers, the Honours of Egle and Hastings.  
¶ Having now done with this Peter de Savoy, I return to john de Dreux, 
john.  Son to Peter de Dreux, formerly Earl of Richmund, as is before observed. In 45 Hen. 3. this john (his Father being 
u Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 9  then alive) obtained from the King a gift 
x Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 9  of Twelve thousand pounds sterling, for the extent and value of the Earldom of Richmund; and besides that, Two hundred marks, as a free gift 
y Ibid. ; the King then Covenanting 
z Ibid.  with him, That if the value thereof, should (upon this extent) be found more, then to give a farther allowance proportionable to the surplusage.  
In 46 Hen. 3. Prince Edward releasing 
a Cart. 46 Hen. 3. m. 3. Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 27.  and quit-claiming to the King, all his Interest to the Honour and Rape of Hastings in Com. Suss. The King thereupon, granted 
b Cart. 46 Hen. 3. m. 3. Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 27.  the said Honour, Castle, and Rape, to this john, in lieu of the Lands belonging to the Honour of Richmund; which Lands Peter de Savoy passed 
c Ibid.  to the King in exchange for the Honour of Hastings. After which, viz. in 50 Hen. 3. this john had Livery 
d Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 17. & m. 15. in dorso.  of the said Earldom of Richmund from Guischard de Charrun, (a servant to the same Peter de Savoy) who was authorised thereunto, as it seems.  
And having thus obtained Peter de Savoys title, the King by his Letters 
e Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 9  Patents, bearing date at Woodstoke, 6 july, 52 Hen. 3. granted unto him, by the name of john, Duke of Britanny, Son to Peter, late Duke of Britanny, the Earldom of Richmund, which his Ancestors had formerly enjoyed (as the Record expresseth) to hold to himself and his heirs, of the said King and his heirs, as his proper Inheritance. And within few days after (viz. 20 july, the same year) by his Charter 
f Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 26 & 27.  dated at Nor●thamp●on, granted unto him the Castle and Honour of Richmund in Fee. In consideration whereof, he quit-claimed 
g Ibid. m. 28. in Cedula.  to that King, all his right and title to the Earldom of Ageno●s in France.  
Being thus possessed of the Earldom of Richmund, he did thereupon ratify 
h Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. p 878 a, b.  all the Grants, which had been made by his Ancestors to the Monks of Iervaul● Abbey in Com. Ebor. And in 53 Hen. 3. obtained Licence 
i Pat. 53 H. 3. m▪ 23.  to go into the Holy Land; for his support in which journey, he likewise obtained leave 
k Pat. 53 H. 3. m▪ 23.  to Demise certain Lands, parcel of the Honour of Richmund for some time, to the end he might borrow Two thousand marks thereon; as also 
l Pat. 53 H. 3. m▪ 23.  this farther favour, viz. that in case he should die before his return, his Executors (if his heir should be under age, and consequently in Ward to the King) might retain those Lands, until that debt of Two thousand marks should be clearly discharged.  
In this 53 year of King Henry the Third's Reign, he obtained a Grant 
m Pat 27 E. 1. m. 7. per Inspe●.  from the King of the Honour and Rape of Hastings, with the custody of the Castle and Knights Fees; and the next ensuing year, accompanied 
n Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p 772.  Prince Edward into the Holy Land.  
In 2 Edw. 1. he procured the King's Letters 
o Pat. 2 Ed. 1. m. 12.  mandatory to all the Tenants of the before-specified Honour and Rape of Hastings, to do him homage. And having buried 
p Stow's Survey, p. 345 a.  Beatrix his Wife (Daughter to King Henry the Third) in the Grey Friar's Church in London, in An. 1275. (3 Edw. 1.) he Covenanted 
q Monast Anglic Vol. 2. p. 196 a. n. 40.  with the Canons of Eglestone (in Com. Pal. Dunelm.) that they and their Successors should find Six of their Covent, to celebrate Divine Service in the Castle of Richmund for ever: The first of them to sing Mass for the instant day, or Festival, or of the Holy Ghost, with Note; the second of the Blessed Virgin, with Note; the third for the Soul of the before specified Beatrix his Wife; and after his death, for both their Souls; as also for the Souls of all the faithful deceased. The Fourth and fifth of the Blessed Virgin without Note; and the Sixth, for the Soul of the said Beatrix till his own death; and afterwards for both their Souls, and the Souls of all the Faithful deceased. Which Canons to be perpetually Resident in the said Castle of Richmund (the number of Thirteen in their Covent at Eglestone, not lessened.) And for their support therein, gave unto them his Capital Message at Multon, with all his Demesn La●ds there; as also eight Ox-gangs of Land in that Lordship, and Four and twenty Loads of Turf, with Twenty Cart Loads of Heath, to be yearly taken in the Moor of Boghes.  
Moreover, for their Lodgings, he appointed them a certain place within his Castle of ●●chmund, near to the Great Chapel: Provided, that in time of War, they should perform these Services at Egl●sto●e▪ unless by special appointment of the Lord of the Honour of ●ichmund, or his Bailiff.  
In 5 Edw. 1. he obtained a Grant 
r Pat. 5 Ed. 1. m. 3.  of all the Liberties, in Com. Essex; Hertf. Nor●●. Suff. Cantabr. Hunt. Linc. and Nott. belonging to the Honour of Richmund; and died 
s 〈◊〉 13 E 1. n 23.  in 13 Ed. 1. leaving Arthur 
Arthur.  his Son 
t 〈◊〉 13 E 1. n 23.  and heir Twenty one years of age.  
To which Arthur succeeded john, 
Ioh●.  his Brother and Heir, who in An. 1293. (21 Edw. 1.) was General 
u Lel Coll. Vol. 1. p 182.  of King Edward's Army, the● sent into Gascoigne: And the next year following, being the King's Lieutenant 
x Rot. Vascon. ●2 E. 1. m. ●0. Tho. Wals. p. ●5 n 30.  in 〈◊〉, was joined in Commission 
y Rot. Vascon. ●2 E. 1. m. ●0. Tho. Wals. p. ●5 n 30.  with the Seneschal of Aquitane, and some others, to conclude a League of Amity with the King of 〈◊〉, and thereupon went 
z Rot Vasc●●▪ ●t supra m 11.  accordingly.  
In 24 Edw. 1. upon a skirmish 
a ●ho Wals. p 29. n 40.  with the French, near bordeaux; the French flying 
b ●ho Wals. p 29. n 40.  into the City. This john, with Peter de Mauley, and Alan de Zouche, following them too far, were taken 
c ●ho Wals. p 29. n 40.  prisoners; and in 27 Edw. 1. in consideration 
d Claus. 34 Ed 1. m 1 per Inspex.  of his good and laudable Services, obtained a Grant 
e Claus. 34 Ed 1. m 1 per Inspex.  from the King of a thousand pounds per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer, until better provision should be made for him; in which Grant, King Edward calls 
f Claus. 34 Ed 1. m 1 per Inspex.  him, His beloved Nephew.  
In 28 Edw. 1. being 
g Claus 34 Edw 1. n 20.  with the King in his Scotish Wars, he had Scutage 
h Claus 34 Edw 1. n 20.  of all his Tenants by Military Service. Moreover, in 33 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
i Pat 33 E 1▪ p 2 m 4.  the King's Lieutenant in Scotland; and continued 
k Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1 m. 12. 〈◊〉 Socc. ●5 Ed. 1. m. 1.  there for the space of the two next ensuing years.  
In 34 Edw. 1. having obtained 
l Pa● 34 Ed 1. m 〈◊〉.  from King Edward a Grant of the Earldom of Brita●●y, he had Summons 
m Claus. 3▪ Ed 1. in dorso, m 2.  to the Parliament held at Carlis●e the same year.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he was again constituted 
n Pat. 1 Ed. 2. p 2. m. 28  the King's Lieutenant in Scotland, and in 2 Edw. 2. continued 
o R●t. Scoc 〈…〉 14.  in that Realm.  
In 13 Edw. 2. the Scots advancing 
p Y●od Neustr. p. 104. Tho Wa●●. p 90. n 30. & pag. ●9. n 30  into England as far as York (at which time they burned 
q Y●od Neustr. p. 104. Tho Wa●●. p 90. n 30. & pag. ●9. n 30  the Suburbs of that City, and made great spoil 
r Y●od Neustr. p. 104. Tho Wa●●. p 90. n 30. & pag. ●9. n 30  in many other places; being taken prisoner 
s Y●od Neustr. p. 104. Tho Wa●●. p 90. n 30. & pag. ●9. n 30  by them in that fight upon 
t Lel Coll. Vol 1 p ●93.  Blackm●ore near Byland Abbey, he was afterwards ransomed 
u Tho 〈◊〉. ut supra  for a great sum of Money: Towards the payment whereof, the King required 
x Ypod. Neustr. pag. 106. n. ●0.  a Subsidy in his Parliament held at London, in 17 Edw. 2. but could not 
y Ypod. Neustr. pag. 106. n. ●0.  obtain it: So that by Letters Hortatory 
z Pat. 17 Ed 2. p. 1 m. 15.  to all his Tenants, the Money was raised by a free Contribution.  
Being thus at liberty again, in 18 Edw. 2. he was 
a Tho Wal●. p. 100 n 40.  one of the Ambassadors then sent to the King of France, for securing the Duchy of Aquitane from farther spoil by the French.  
It is said 
b Ibid. pag. 202. n. 30. , That, about this time, by the King's procurement, he should have murdered the Queen and the Prince.  
In 1 Edw. 3, this john obtained Licence 
c Pat. 1 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 28.  to grant the Earldom of Richmund, together with the Castles of Richmund and Bowes, (which he had of the gift of King Edward the Second) unto Arthur, his Brother and Heir. In 5 Edw. 3. he obtained the like Licence 
d Pat. 5 Ed. 3. p 2. m. 32.  to grant unto Mary de S. Paul, Countess of Pembroke, the same Castles of Richmund and Bowes, with all other the Manors and Lands, belonging to his Earldom of Richmund. And in 7 Edw. 3. procured leave 
e Pat. 7 Ed. 3. p. 1. m 3.  to reside beyond Sea, to follow his own business. But all I can farther say of him, is, That he gave 
f S●ows Survey, p. 341.  Three hundred pounds to the new building of the Greyfriars Church in London, bestowing 
g S●ows Survey, p. 341.  many rich Jewels and Ornaments thereon; and departing this life in 8 Edw. 3. without issue, was buried at Uanys in Britanny.  
Whereupon john de Dreux, 
john.  Son of Arthur, Earl of Britanny, did 
h Tho. Wals. p 113. n. 10.  his homage for this Earldom of Richmund; but died 
i Ro● Fin. ●5 Ed. 3. m. 16.  16 May, 15 Ed. 3.  
Soon after which, john, Duke of Britanny, and Earl of 〈◊〉, having his Earldom of Montfort, seized 
k Pat. 15 E. 3. pag. 2. m 8.  upon by the King of France, in regard he adhered 
l Pat. 15 E. 3. pag. 2. m 8.  to King Edward, in recompense thereof obtained a grant 
m Pat. 15 E. 3. pag. 2. m 8.  of this Earldom of Richmund, to hold as freely as john, late Duke of Britanny, and Earl of Richmund, enjoyed the same; until such time, as he should reposses his Earldom of Montfort. Whereupon he did 
n Tho. Wals. p. 116. n. 30.  his homage for it.  
In 19 Edw. 3. the King being necessitated 
o Rot. Franc. 19 Edw. 3. m. 4.  to another Expedition into France, required 
p Rot. Franc. 19 Edw. 3. m. 4.  this john to repair unto him, upon the Feast-day of S. Laurence, with all his Retinue, well-fitted with Horse and Arms, and to attend him thither.  
In 36 Edw. 3. he was 
q Rot. Franc. 36 Ed. 3. m. 5.  again, on the behalf of King Edward, in the Wars of France. But that which I next meet with, as most memorable of this john, is, That whereas King Edward the Third had by his Charter 
r Cart. 16 Ed. 3. m 1. , bearing date 20 Sept. the Sixteenth of His Reign, advanced john of Gant, (his fourth Son) to the Dignity of Earl of Richmund; and thereupon given 
s Cart. 16 Ed. 3. m 1.  him the Honour of Richmund, with all the Castles, Manors, Lands, etc. to the same Earldom appertaining; in 34 Edw. 3. taking notice 
t Claus. 35 Edw. 3. m. 39 in dorso.  thereof, he released 
u Claus. 35 Edw. 3. m. 39 in dorso.  and quit-claimed to the said john of Gant, all his Right, Title, and Claim thereto.  
Howbeit, some years after, viz. in 45 Edw. 3. upon 
x Rot. Franc. 45 Edw. 3. m. 7,  a certain Agreement then made betwixt King Edward, and this john; the King then granting 
y Rot. Franc. 45 Edw. 3. m. 7,  unto him, in General Tail, divers Castles and Lands in Aquitane, to be held of the Prince of Aquitane, by Homage: As also, 
z Rot. Franc. 45 Edw. 3. m. 7,  the whole Dukedom of Brit●nny, to be held of the said King Edward, as King of France, by homage; he rendered 
a Rot. Franc. 45 Edw. 3. m. 7,  to the said King divers other Castles and Lands.  
Whereupon, the next ensuing year, upon 
b Pat. 46 Ed. 3 p. 2. m 33.  a farther Agreement betwixt King Edward and him; for the special affection which the King bore unto him, (as the words of the Patent do import) and 
c Pat. 46 Ed. 3 p. 2. m 33.  to the end, that he and the heirs of his Body, should keep those Covenants which were then newly made betwixt them: The King then gave 
d Pat. 46 Ed. 3 p. 2. m 33.  unto him, and joan his Wife, and to the heirs of his Body, the Castle, Town, and Honour of Richmund, with all the Castles, Manors, and Lands thereto belonging; as also 
e Ro●. Franc. 46 Edw. 3▪ n. 21. & n 12.  the Earldom of Richmund; shortly after which, viz. in 48 Edw. 3. he served the King again, in his Wars of France; but afterwards, being taken 
f Catal. of Nob by R. B.  at Nants, by the Earl of Bloys; died 
g Catal. of Nob by R. B.  in prison at Paris; leaving issue by the said joan his Wife, Daughter 
h Ibid.  to Charles, King of Navarre, (afterwards married to Henry the Fourth, King of England) john 
i Ibid. , his Son and Heir; and a Daughter called joan, Wife 
k Ibid.  to Ralph, Lord Basse● of Drayton.  
Which john, 
john▪  being styled 
l Ibid.  The Valiant, in 1 Rich. 2. was by Indenture 
m Ex. Autog●. penès Clerie. Pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars of France, for one quarter of an year, with Two hundred Men at Arms, (whereof himself accounted) Twelve Knights, and One hundred eighty seven Archers. And in 2 Rich. 2. in consideration 
n Claus. 6 Ri●. 2. p. ●▪ m. 32.  of the Castle of Breast in Britanny, which he delivered 
o Claus. 6 Ri●. 2. p. ●▪ m. 32.  up to King Richard, obtained a Grant 
p Claus. 6 Ri●. 2. p. 1. m. 32.  to himself, and joan his Wife, Sister to the King, of the Castle and Manor of Rising in Com. Norf. with that part of the Toulbooth at Linne, appertaining to the King.  
In 3 Rich. 2. bearing the title 
q Rot. Fran▪ 3 Rich. ●, m. 26.  of Duke of Britanny, Earl of Montfort, and Richmund, he was 
r Rot. Fran▪ 3 Rich. ●, m. 26.  again in the Wars of France. But shortly after this, falling 
s Pat. 5 Ri●. 2. pag. 1. m. 16.  off to the King of France, contrary 
t Pat. 5 Ri●. 2. pag. 1. m. 16.  to his Faith and Allegiance to the King of England, and his Progenitors, his Lands in England were 
u Pat. 5 Ri●. 2. pag. 1. m. 16.  seized: Whereupon, after some time, ensued his absolute deposal 
x Rot. Parl. 14 R. 2. n. 14.  from all titles of Honour here, by Act of Parliament.  
After which, viz. in 21 Rich. 2. joan his Sister, than Widow of Ralph, Lord Basset of Drayton, obtained Livery 
y Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 3. m. 11.  of the Castle, County, and Honour of Richmund.   

Ribald of Middleham.  
HAving thus done with the Succession of these Earls, I come to Ribald, 
Ribald.  a younger Brother 
a Ex Vet. Membr. in Bibl. Cotto●▪  to Alan, surnamed Niger, the Second Earl of Britanny and Richmund.  
This Ribald, by the gift 
b Domesd. Ebor.  of Earl Alan his Brother, had the Lordship of Middleham, in the Northern Parts of Yorkshire; which he held, together with Scrastone, Speningetorp, Havogswell, and Wadles, in that County, at the time of the General Survey, made by King William the Conqueror. And in his age, betaking 
c Ex P●●d. Vet. Membr.  himself to a devout course of life, was shorn 
d Ex P●●d. Vet. Membr.  a Monk in the Abbey of S. Mary's at York.  
To him succeeded Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir; of whom I find, that he took to Wife 
e Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Co●ton.  Agatha, the Daughter to Robert de Brus (of Skelton) and had 
f Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Co●ton.  with her the Lordship of Ailewic in Hertnes, in Frankmarriage; as also, that, for 
g Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. pag. 758 b. n. 10.  the health of the Souls of his Father and Mother, he gave 
h Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. pag. 758 b. n. 10  to the Monks of Fountains in Com. Ebor. all those Lands lying betwixt Aldeburgh and well, touching which, there had been variance betwixt them; and likewise 
i Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. pag. 758 b. n. 10 , that Common of Pasture belonging to well and Snape, and the other Hamlets appertaining to well; to hold for Ten years, from the Feast of S. Martin, which should next happen after the death of William, Archbishop of York. (commonly called Saint William:) To which Grant, Robert and Ribald his Sons; as also Henry his Brother, were witnesses 
l Ibid. . And, that in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
m Rot Pip. 14 H 2 Norf. & Suff.  half a mark to the King, upon Collection of the Aid for the marriage of Maud his Daughter to the Emperor.  
To this Ralph succeeded Robert. 
Robert.  (his Son and Heir) who in 8 Io●. gave 
n Rot. Pip ● Joh. Ebor.  Two hundred marks Fine to the King, for Livery of the Purparty belonging to Ber●a, Niece of Ranulph de Glanvill, Wife of Wil●iam de Stutevill, lying in Leyburn and Braham (she being then married to him, as I guess.)  
To him succeeded Ranulph, 
Ranulph.  his Son and Heir, who in 13 joh. was acquitted 
o Rot Pip 13 Joh. Norf. ● Suff. ●  from the Scutage of Scotland.  
This Ranulph, in 7 joh. gave a Fine to the King of Two hundred marks for Livery of the third part of the Inheritance of William de Stutevill, in Braham and ●eyburne; which Lands the said William had in marriage with Berta his Wife, who was then dead without issue, they being of his Inheritance.  
This Ranulph having much contest 
p Monast. Anglic Vol 2. p. 641 a. n. 40.  with the Canons of Swainby in Com. Ebor. there Founded 
q Ibid. n. 30.  by Helewise, the Daughter and Heir to Ranulph de Glanvil (Justice of 〈◊〉, in King Henry the Second time) translated 
r Ibid. n. 40.  them to Coverham, near his Manor House of Middleham; and departing 
s Ibid. n. 50.  this life in An. 1251. (31 Hen. 3.) was buried 
t Ibid. n. 50.  at coverham, leaving issue Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir, commonly called 
u Claus. 4● Hen. 3. in dorso▪ m. 12.  Ralph Fitz-Ranulph, who doing 
x Rot Fin. 37 Hen. 3. m 4 Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso▪ m. 12.  his homage, in 37 H. 3. had Livery 
y Rot Fin. 37 Hen. 3. m 4 Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso▪ m. 12.  of his Lands: And in 42 Hen. 3. amongst 
z Rot Fin. 37 Hen. 3. m 4 Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso▪ m. 12.  other eminent Men of the North, had Summons 
a Rot Fin. 37 Hen. 3. m 4 Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 12.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the power he could make, to march into Sco●●an●, for rescue of the King of that Realm (who had married King Henry the Third's Daughter) out of the hands of his Rebellious Subjects, wherein he was then restrained. And in 49 Hen. 3. was joined 
b Claus. 50 H. 3. in dorso, m. 9  in Commission with the Sheriff of Nort●amberland, for receiving all such persons into Protection, as in that turbulent and disloyal time, were willing to submit to the King's Authority. But in 54 Hen. 3. he died 
c Claus. 54 Hen. 3. m. 7. ; whereupon command 
d Claus. 54 Hen. 3. m. 7.  was given to the Eschaetor, to cause all his Lands to be equally shared betwixt his Daughters and Heirs, assigning to Anastasia his Widow her reasonable Dow●y. In pursuance whereof, upon 
e Es●. 54 H 3. n 24. Rot. Fin. 54 H 3. m. 8.  Thursday in Whitsun week, the same year, Robert de Nevil, in Right of Mary his Wife▪ the eldest of those his Daughters, had 
f Esc. 54 H 3. n 24. Rot. Fin. 54 H 3. m. 8.  the Manors of Middleham and Carletun, with the Forest of Coverdale; Robert de Tatshal, in right of joan his Wife (the Second Daughter) the Manor of 
g Es●. 54 H 3. n 24. Rot. Fin. 54 H 3. m. 8.  well, with the moiety of the Woods of well and S●ape; the Manors of Snape and Crakehale, and moiety of the Woods of well, still 
h Es●. 54 H 3. n 24. Rot. Fin. 54 H 3. m. 8.  remaining in the King's hands.  
Whereupon, they, the said Robert de Nevil and Robert de Tatshall, doing their homage, had Livery 
i Claus. 54 H 3. in dorso, m 7.  of all those Lands; Anastasia, the third Daughter, being 
k Claus. 54 H 3. in dorso, m 7.  within Age, and then in Ward to the King.   

Fitz-Alan of bedal.  
FRom these Descendants of Ribald, I come lastly to Bryan, 
Brian.  a younger 
a Monast Anglic. Vol 2 p 883 b. n 30.  Son to Alan Fergant, A●an Earl of Britanny and Richmund.  
This Brian had issue 
b Rot Pip. 21 H 2 sub tit. Honour. Conanis.  Alan, commonly called 
c Rot Pip. 21 H 2 sub tit. Honour. Conanis.  Alanus filius Briani, who in 21 Hen. 2. gave 
d Rot Pip. 21 H 2 sub tit. Honour. Conanis.  Fifteen marks to the King, for the Goods of those his Tenants that adhered to the King's Enemies; but departed this life in 2 Rich. 1. whereupon the Wardship of his Son and Heir, called 
e Rot Pip. 2 Ric 1. Wilts.  Brian Fitz-Alan, 
Brian.  was granted 
f Rot Pip. 2 Ric 1. Wilts.  to Hubert, Bishop of Salisbury.  
Which Brian, in 2 joh. obtained the King's Charter 
g Cart. 2 Jokn. 184.  for Free-Warren throughout all his Lands, wheresoever, lying out of the King's Forests. And in 12 Hen. 3. was made Sheriff of 
h Pat. 22 H 3. m. 5.  Northumberland, and Governor of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tine, and continued 
i Rot. Pip de iisdem annois  Sheriff of that County, till 19 Hen. 3. inclusive. Moreover, in 20 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
k Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3 Ebor.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, as also Governor 
l Pat 20 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Castles of Scardeburg● and ●icke●ing, and continued Sheriff of that County, till the end of the Two and twentieth year of Henry the Third.  
And gave 
m Ex Autogr in tur●e Beat● Mari● Ebor.  to the Nuns of Sin●●ngthwait, a Toft and Croft, in ●skham-Brian, for to keep the Anniversary of Agnes his Mother, perpetually in their Church, which Agnes 
n Ex Autogr in tur●e Beat● Mari● Ebor.  was Daughter of Bertram Haget, Sister and Coheir of Gilbert; with whom he had 
o Ex Autogr in tur●e Beat● Mari●. Ebor.  the Manors of Helagh, Wighill, Bainton, and Essedike, and divers other Lands in Yorkshi●e.  
To him succeeded another Brian Fitz-Alan, 
Brian.  who in 5 Edw. 1. was 
p Claus 5 Ed. 1 m 12.  in that expedition then made into ●ales; and in 19 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
q Pat 19 E ●. m. 4.  to make a Castle of his House at ●ilwa●●eby in Com. Ebor.  
In 20 Edw. 1. being then 
r Rot Sco●. 20 Edw. 1. m. 7.  one of the King's Vicegerents in Scotlan●, upon 
s Rot Sco●. 20 Edw. 1. m. 7.  the Address of john de Baillol, to King Edward, by way of Claim, as his Hereditary Right, the King directed his Precept 
t Rot Sco●. 20 Edw. 1. m. 7.  to this Brian, and the rest, to give him possession thereof; saving the Right to himself and his Heirs.  
Not long after which, scil. 10 july, An. 1296. (24 Edw. 1.) the same King freely giving up himself, with his whole Realm, and People of Scotland, at the Castle of Brechmen, unto that great Prelate, Anthony, Bishop of Durham; this Brian Fitz-Alan, with john Comyn of Badenach, and Alexander Kenedy, Chancellor of Scotland, was specially called to witness that memorable Act.  
In 23 Edw. 1. he had Summons 
u Claus. de iisdem act. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, and so till 
x Claus. de iisdem act. in dorso.  33 Edw. 1. inclusive. And in 25 Edw. 1. was solely constituted 
y Rot Scoc. 25 Edw. 1. m 1.  the King's Lieutenant of that whole Realm of Scotland. But in 30 Edw. 1. he departed 
z Esc. 30 Ed ●▪ n. 15.  this life, and was buried in the South Isle of the Parish Church at ●edale in Com. Ebor. Where he hath a noble Monument, with his Effigies in Armour, Crosslegged, thereon and upon his Shield Barry of eight pieces, Or, and Gules; which Arms do still remain in the Glass of divers Windows there, in large Shields.  
The like do I find upon his Grandfather's Seal, viz. Alan Fitz-Brian, both upon his Shield and the Caparisons of his Horse, affixed to a very ancient Deed 
a Antogr. in Bibl. Cotton. , whereby he granted certain Lands in North Cuton, to john de Estlaton and his Heirs.  
From both which Testimonies I conclude, That those Arms of Barry, Or, and Gules, which have for some ages passed been attributed to Fitz-Alan of Clun in Shropshire, do not of right belong to that Family; that and this (though both of one name) being from several Originals.  
The issue which this last mentioned Brian Fitz-Alan left, was only two Daughters, viz. 
b Es●. ut supra.  Maud, eight years of Age, and Catherine 
c Es●. ut supra.  six, at his death; whose▪ Lands were committed 
d Esc. 37 E. 1. n. 137.  to the custody of Henry de Lacie, than Earl of Lincoln, during their minority: Of which Coheirs, Maud became the Wife 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Gilbert de Stapleton Knight, and Katherine, of 
f Esc 11 Ed 2. n ... Ebor.  john de Grey of Rotherfeld.   

Earls of Northumber land.  
OF this County, it appears by what I have said of those Earls who had the Rule thereof before the Norman Conquest, that Morkar, the younger Son to Algar, Earl of Chester, was the last, and that he so continued until such time as he rebelled against the Victorious William. My purpose therefore, being in the next place, to show who they were that afterwards had the Government of it, as Earls, under that puissant King, I shall begin with Copsi.  
This Copsi 
Copsi.  was 
a R Hoved. fol. 243 b. n. 10.  Uncle to Tosti (of whom I have already spoke in my Discourse of the former Earls) being a person of great prudence in Council; for which respect he was constituted 
b R Hoved. fol. 243 b. n. 10.  Earl, by King William, for that part of this Province which lieth North of the River Tine; whereupon he drove 
c R Hoved. fol. 243 b. n. 10.  out Osulph, whom Morkar had substituted there.  
All that I find farther memorable of him, is, That, being highly devoted to S. Cuthbert, he gave 
d Ibid. S. Dunelm. col. 38 a. n. 40.  to the Church of Durham Ten Carucates of Land lying in Merscum, and the Church of that place, dedicated to S. Germane; as also two Carucates in ●hor●une, in Thestrote ten Bovates, in Radclive half a Carucate, and in Gosburge one Carucate, delivering 
e Hist. Eccles. Dunelm in Bibl. Bo●l. MS. Per. W. Cant. Archi●p Collata. (L. 53) fol 50 b.  possession of them by a Silver Cup which was for many Ages after kept in that Church.  
At length Osulph, whom he had so driven out, being necessitated to betake 
f R. Hoved. p. 243 b. n. 20.  himself to the Woods and Deserts for refuge, gathered some strength, and forcing Copsi, for safeguard, to flee to the Church of Newburne, set it on fire. And when Copsi, to save himself from the flames, came out, did cut off his head at the very door, on the fourth Ides of March, in the fifth week after he had the administration of those parts committed to him: But in the very next Autumn, this Osulph was himself slain 
g Ibid.  by the hands of a Robber, with whom he accidentally met.  
King William therefore perceiving 
h Ibid. pag. 258 a. n. 50.  the Inhabitants of these parts to be of turbulent spirits, in the third year of his reign, sent 
i Ibid. pag. 258 a. n. 50.  Robert Comyn 
Robert Comyn.  unto them, constituting 
k I●id. pag. 258 a. n. 50.  him Earl; wherewith the people were so highly displeased, that upon his coming, they all resolved to forsake 
l I●id. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30.  their dwellings: But a very great Snow at that time falling 
m I●id. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30. , and preventing their purpose, they then determined 
n I●id. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30.  to kill him, or perish in the attempt. Of which desperate design, though he had notice 
o Ibid. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30.  by Egelwine, Bishop of Durham, with advice, that he should make his speedy retreat; nevertheless, slighting that Council, he came 
p I●id. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30.  to Durham with Seven hundred Soldiers; and permitted them not only to plunder, but to kill divers Lay persons, who belonged to the Church. But the Country people hasting 
q I●id. S. Dunel. col. 38 b. n. 30. & col. 198 a. n. 20 & 30.  with all speed thither, forced the Gates of that City betimes in the morning; the Earls Forces being totally unready, and slew of them in every place. Whereupon, the remainder betaking themselves to the Bishop's Palace for safety, were pursued thither by the multitude; who presently firing the House, made slaughter of all, except one; so that this Earl then lost his life. All which happened 
r Ibid.  upon the fifth Kalends of February, the same year.  
¶ Hereupon Cospatric, 
Cospatri●.  Son of Maldred, Son of Crinan (which Maldred was Progenitor to that great and honourable Family of the Nevils, which for many Ages past, hath flourished in this Kingdom) made his Addresses to King William for this Earldom, representing 
s S. Dunelm. col. 2●4. n. 60.  his Lineal Extraction by Algitha his Mother, from Vcthred, late Earl of this Province, whose Daughter she was by Algiva, Daughter of King Ethelred, and with a great sum of Money (which more prevailed than such his Alliance) obtained 
t S. Dunelm. col. 2●4. n. 60.  it. But soon after, discerning the King's austerity to be such, as that he could not well endure to live under his power; he, with some of the chief of that Province, taking with them young Edgar-Etheling, and Agatha his Mother, as also Margaret and Christian, his Sisters, fled 
u R. Hoved. p. 258 a. n. 40,  into Scotland, where they had reception by King Malcolm.  
Soon after which, Harold and Canute, Sons to Swain, King of Denmark, with no less than 240 Sail of Ships, entering 
x Ibid. b. n. 10.  the Mouth of Hum●er, (Edgar-Etheling and Cospatric, with all the strength he could raise in 〈◊〉, joining with them) assaulted the City of York, then possessed by the Normans; and slew no less than 3000 of them.  
Moreover, this Cospatric invaded Cumberland, (then under the Dominion of Malcolm, King of Scotland) and made 
y Ib. p. 259●. n. 50.  great devastation there.  
For which disloyal actions, 
An. 1072.  being deprived 
z Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  of his Earldom by King Wi●●am; he first fled 
a Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  to King Malcolm, and so into Flanders; whence, after some time, returning into Scotland, King Malcolm gave 
b Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  him dunbar, with the adjacent Lands in Lo●don, for his subsistence, until he could better provide for himself: But not long after being sick unto death, sending for Aldwine and ●urgot, two Monks, who then resided at 〈◊〉, in much austerity of life, and confessing 
c Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  himself to them with great penitence, he ended 
d Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  his days at 〈◊〉 (id est, Nort●am) and was buried 
e Ibid. pag. 243 b. n. 30 & 40.  in the Porch of that Church.  
Of his Posterity, all that I have seen, is, That he had three Sons, viz. 
f Monast▪ Anglic. Vol. 1. ... 41, 26.  Dolfin, Waltheof, and Cospatric, (which Walt●eof gave 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 389 b. n. 20.  to the Monks of S. Mary's at York, the Manor and Church of Brounfeld, as also 
h Ib. p. 34● n. 29.  the Lordship of Stainburne) and a Daughter 
i Ibid. pag. 801. n. 24.  called julian, given 
k Ibid. pag. 801. n. 24.  in marriage by King Henry the Second, unto Ranulph de Merley (a great Baron in Northumberland, whose principal Seat was the Castle of Morpeth.)  
Cospatric being thus bereavest of this Earldom, Waltheof, 
Waltheof.  Son to the famous Earl Siward (by Elfleda, Daughter of Earl Aldred) was by King William the Conqueror, advanced 
l R. Hoved f. 243 b. n 40. & 260 b. n. 10.  thereto; partly 
m Ord. Vit. p. 522 C & pag. 534 D.  in respect of his wealth and Military Prowess, but chiefly 
n Ord. Vit. p. 522 C & pag. 534 D.  for that he wedded judith his Niece (viz. 
o Ibid. p. 312 D p. 522 C. p. 534 D. & p 702 C.  Daughter of Lambert de Lens, by Maud, Countess of Albemarle his Sister by the Mother,) for he esteemed it no less policy to secure himself in his recent Conquest by such inter-marriages, betwixt his Normans and the Native English, than by the power of the Sword to enforce them to a compulsory subjection. And therefore, though this stout Waltheof, within a short time after, joining 
p W. Malmsb. fol. 58. a. n 10.  with Edwyne and Morkar (of whom I have elsewhere made ample mention) and hasted 
q Ibid. n. 30.  into Scotland, for aid against those bold Invaders, and soon after landed 
r Ibid. n. 30.  in the Mouth of Humber, with Harold and Cnute, Sons to Swain, King of Denmark; and in that sharp conflict at York (being a person 
s R. Hoved. f 258 b. n. 10.  large of Stature, and Limbs more than ordinary strong) gave most ample testimonies of his Courage and Resolution, cutting 
t R. Hoved. f 258 b. n. 10.  off the Heads of many of the Norman Soldiers with his own hands; yet did he not thereby irritate the victorious William to such a revenge against him, as was then in his power; but rather induced him to study an amicable way of composure; which was effected by giving 
u Ord. Vit. f 702 C.  him this his Niece in Marriage, and with 
x Ord. Vit. f 702 C.  her the Earldoms of Northampton and Huntingdon, attributing 
y W. Malmsb. f. 58 b. n. 30.  those cruelties to his Soldiers at York, more to his innate hardiness and valour, than to the male-volency of his nature. Whom he accordingly taking to Wife, endowed 
z Ex. Vet. Cod. MS. per R. G●. S. Notato.  her with all his Lands lying South of Trent.  
As to the prudence of this Earl Waltheof in Government, there needs no farther instance, than that he sat 
a R. Hoved. fol 260 b. n 40.  as Judge in all Temporal Matters, with Walcher, Bishop of Durham, in the County Court; and in his Synods, readily assisted 
b R. Hoved. fol 260 b. n 40.  that venerable person with his Secular Authority.  
Moreover, as to his Works of Piety, certain it is, that he gave 
c Monast Anglic Vol. 1. p. 4●●. l. 12.  to the Monks of Durham, the Church of our Lady at Tinmouth, with the Body of S. Oswyne, King and Martyr, there Interred.  
Howbeit, not forgetting the barbarous murder of Earl Aldred his Grandfather, which was committed by that treacherous and cruel Carl, Son of Thuribrand, (as I have already showed) he sharply vindicated 
d 〈…〉  the same upon his Children, causing them to be slain 
e 〈…〉  at Set●rington, 
An. 1073.  when they were all feasting together at that place.  
But at length, being trained 
f 〈…〉  into that plot of Ralph de Waher, Earl of Norfol●, Roger, Earl of Hereford, and others, who designed the expulsion of King William, he was cast 
g 〈…〉  into prison: And though Lanfrank, than Archbishop of Canterbury (his Confessor) did affirm, 
h 〈…〉  that he was not at all guilty of that charge (for having revealed 
i 〈…〉  the same to him, by his advice, he hasted to the King, then in Normandy, and discovered 
k 〈…〉  it;) yet his impious Wife (saith 
m Ingulph. ut ●upra. Or● Vit. p 536 C.  mine Author) affecting a second Marriage, conspired with some of the Normans, who greedily gaped after his Earldoms of 〈◊〉 and Huntingdon, and specially with 〈◊〉 Talbois, Earl of Anjou, who thirsted after his other possessions, and plotted his death; so that he was soon after beheaded at Winchester, being brought 
n Ord Vit. p. 536 C.  to the place of Execution in his Consular-Robes. Whereupon his Body was first there interred 
o 〈…〉  upon the meeting of two Highways, but afterwards translated 
p 〈…〉  to 〈◊〉, and buried 
q 〈…〉  in the Chapterhouse of that Monastery, by Wulkitel, the then Abbot; whereunto he had formerly given 
r 〈…〉  the Lordship of Be●nak in No●thamp●onshire, wherein there is a famous Quarry of Stone, of great use to that Religious House.  
It is reported 
s Cod MS per R Gl. S. Notat. ut supra.  by one of the Monks of that place; that, not long after his Sepulture there, the Countess judith, his Widow, becoming very penitent for her former miscarriage towards him, brought a Pall of Silk and laid it on his Tomb; which, being too short, by a Divine Power, stretched itself forth to a fit length: And, that when Abbot Ingulph translated his Corpse out of the Chapterhouse into the Choir, he found it perfect in all parts, and not corrupted with any putrefaction. Moreover, that being laid near the High Altar, many infirm people, who came of devotion thither, were miraculously cured by his merits. Likewise, that the same Abbot devoutly meditating in his Bed of what had so wonderfully happened; falling at length a sleep, he saw in a Vision S. Bartholomew the Apostle, and S. Guthlac the Confessor, clothed in white Priestlike Raiments, and assisting him at the Tomb. Also, that when the Apostle saw his Head firmly closed to the Body, and only a red circle like a thread about his neck, he said, Is not this an Headless Man, and that S. Guthlack, standing at the Feet, answered, He was an Earl; whereunto the Apostle replied, But now he is a King. He also addeth, That when the Abbot had declared his Vision to the Monks, he earnestly incited them to a due reverence of his Relics, and to render like praise to God, who is marvellous in his Saints.  
Likewise, that One hundred twenty nine years after his Martyrdom, Abbot Henry caused a Tomb of Marble with his Effigies thereon, to be erected near the Steps ascending towards the High Altar, on the left hand; and thither removed his Relics with great solemnity and devotion, upon the xvith Kal. of April, An. Mccxix On which Tomb this Epitaph composed by the Relator (viz. Don William, a Monk of that Covent) was written. 
Hic Waldeve Comes tumularis & incineraris,  
Parte tamen meliore tui super 〈◊〉 lo●aris:  
Et merito, nam cum juvenis in carne fuisti  
Mortuus huic mundo, caelestia regna petisti.  
Cum fieres gemini Comitatus clarus honore,  
Clarior extiteras mentis, morumque store.  
Firma fides, stabilis spes, puri fervor amoris,  
Te col●ustrarunt interni luce decoris.  
Tu qui praeci●rus, praeclara stirpe fuisti,  
Praeclaris meritis, praeclarius enituisti.  
Tu qui Marte potens famosa Trophaea tulisti,  
Temet 〈◊〉, faelicius, ac domuisti.  
Tu qui dives opum, per opes inopes relevasti,  
In caelo tibi thesauros hac arte parasti.  
Sed te plus quam Job mulier, Satan mediante  
Tentavit, propria tibi conjuge fata parante.  
Haec accusavit, Rex credidit, & tibi mortem  
Intulit, assignas cum dampnatis tibi sortem.  
En monus haeredes mulieris fe superari,  
Saeve fraude sinens to jussit decapitari.  
Rubra cruore tuo quondam Wintonia luxit,  
Exuviis post freta tuis Croilanda reluxit.  
Quam faelix locus hic, thesaurus cui datur iste,  
Per quem languentes curat tua gratia Christ.  
Clare Comes, praeclare Deo, Gualdeve beat  
Willelmi sint quaeso tui laudes tibi gratae.   
After the death of this Earl, King William offered 
t Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  judith, his Widow, in Marriage unto Simon de S. Liz, a Nobleman Norman; but she refusing 
u Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  him, in regard he was lame on one of his Legs, the King, in much wrath, disposed 
x Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  of the Earldom of Huntingdon to that Simon. Whereupon, being extremely terrified 
y Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30. , she fled 
z Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  away with her three Daughters, and lurked in several places; and became so sensible 
a Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  of her guilt, in promoting her Husband's death, that in 
b Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  great penitency she continued 
c Engulf 523 b. n. 20 & 30.  all the days of her life a Widow.  
Of these three Daughters, Maud became the Wife 
d Ibid. n. 10 & 20.  of Simon de S. Liz beforementioned, unto whom the King so gave 
e Ibid. n. 10 & 20.  the Earldom of Huntingdon. Alice (otherwise called judith) was married 
f Or● Vit. 813 D. W Gemet. ●8. c. 37. engulf ●t supra.  to Ralph de Toeni (sive de Conchis) Lord of Flamsted in Hartfordshire, unto whom she brought 
g In●ulph. ut supra.  the Lordship of Welcomstow (of her Father's Inheritance) and ... to 
h W Gemet. 312. D.  Robert, the fifth Son of Richard de Tonebrugge.  
Of the Lands which this great Earl did possess in King Edward the Confessors days, the Conquerors Survey takes no notice of any more than Brantone, Hardings●one, ●eowe●●e, and Bosicte, in Northamptonshire; Dodinctune in Huntingdonshire; Toteham in Middlsex; Hohton and Hadre, in Leicestershire; and Wichingedene and Exentione in Lincolnshire. But those which the Countess. judith had at the time of that General Survey were very great, viz. 
i Domesd. in iisdem Comitat.  Wile●meston in Essex; Poteham in Middlesex; Meretone and Petintone in Oxfordshire; besides Thirteen Lordships in Hartfordshire, Nine in Glocestershire, Nine in Huntingdonshire, Twenty seven in Bedfordshire, Fourscore and ●ix in Northamptonshire and Rut●and, Seventeen in Lincolnshire, and Thirty eight in Leicestershire.  
This judith Founded 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 359 b. n 60. & 360 a. l 4. & l 24  the Priory of Helenstow in Berkshire; and likewise procured 
l Ibid. 851. n 30. & 853 n. 40.  from King William a Charter of divers Immunities and Privileges for the Monks of Saltry in Hunti●gdonshire, of the Cistercian Order; which Religious House she much frequented 
m Ibid. 851. n 30. & 853 n. 40.  in her time.  
¶ Unto Earl Waltheof succeeded 
n R. Hoved. fol. 265 b.  next in the Government of this Province Walcher, Bishop of Durham, 
Walcher, Bishop of 〈◊〉.  a person of excellent endowments; by birth a Lorrainer, and for 
* S. Dunelm. fol. 46. n. 30 & 40.  his integrity of life, and virtuous qualities, very much beloved; but his gentle disposition was such, that he did not restrain his servants from oppressing the people thereabout, nor his soldiers from sundry insolences which they exercised in those parts; therefore, as that good old Eli suffered for the impieties of his Sons; so did this Bishop: For it thus happened 
o Ibid. fol. 47. n 50 & 60. Et. 48. n. 20, 30, etc. , that upon an appointed day, those of the Bishop's retinue, who had been the wrong-doers, and a multitude of the persons injured, being met together at Gateshed, (near to Newcastle upon Tine) in order to a fair and friendly reconciliation of all differences, there arose a great tumult amongst them; whereupon, the Bishop to put a quiet end thereto, went to the Church, and called before him the chief of the Complainants; with whom having treated, he sent them out to speak with the rest, staying with some few behind. But immediately ensued an extraordinary uproar by the multitude without doors, and no small slaughter of the Bishop's Retinue: Nor did this suffice; for so highly were those people enraged, that they set the Church on fire; and murdered the innocent Bishop, with all others that endeavoured to escape the flames. This woeful slaughter happened on the morrow preceding the Ides of May.  
¶ After whose death, one Alberic 
Alberic.  (a Norman by birth, as it seems) was constituted 
p S Dunelm, fol. 205. n. 10.  Earl by King William; who, being a man unfit for public business, soon returned 
q S Dunelm, fol. 205. n. 10.  hence into his own Country.  
Of this Earl Alberic it is reported 
r Jorval. col. 1255. n. 10 & 20. , That, being a person of great Authority, and not satisfied with his own condition, he consulted with the Devil, and was told, That he should possess Greece: Whereupon he made a Voyage into the East, and entered that Country; but when the Greeks understood, that it was to reign over them, they despoiled him of all that he had, and expelled him those parts. After which, being wearied with travel, he returned into Normandy unto King Henry, who gave him a Noble Widow in Marriage; and that the Priest at the celebration thereof, ask the Woman (of course) Lady Gracia (for so was her name) wilt thou have this man? He then began to discern the illusion of the Devil, who had thus puffed him up with that deceitful hope.  
About this time Geffrey, Bishop of Constance, 
Geffrey, Bishop of Constance.  had 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 385. n 30.  the Government of this Earldom; for being one of the Witnesses to the Foundation Charter of S. Mary's Abbey at York, it is said, Eo tempore (scil. An. 1088.) 
An. 1088.  Northymbrorum Consulatum regebat. 
1 W. Rufi.   
This Geffrey, being of a Noble Norman extraction 
t Ord. Vit. p. 523 A. & p. 703 B, C. , and more skilful 
u Ord. Vit. p. 523 A. & p. 703 B, C.  in Arms then Divinity, knowing 
x Ord. Vit. p. 523 A. & p. 703 B, C.  better to train up Soldiers, than to instruct his Clergy, was an eminent Commander 
y Ord. Vit. p. 523 A. & p. 703 B, C.  in that signal Battle (near Hastings in Suffex) wherein Duke William of Normandy became Conqueror, and consequently King of England; for which great service, he had no less than Two hundred and fourscore Lordships given 
z Ord. Vit. p. 523 A. & p. 703 B, C.  him by that King: He was 
a Ibid.  also in divers other Battles against the Danes and English; and by subduing his Enemies, obtained 
b Ibid.  vast Possessions.  
But the next Earl of this Province, whereof our Historians do take notice, was 
c R. Hoved. 243 b. n 40.  Robert de Mowbray, 
Robert de Mowbray.  Nephew 
d Ord. Vit. ut. supra.  unto that Bishop; and his Heir 
e Ord. Vit. ut. supra.  to all those Lands above expressed.  
This Robert was 
f Ord. Vit. fol. 703 ●.  a person of large stature, strong, black, hairy, bold, and subtle; of a stern countenance, few words, and so reserved, that he was not often seen to smile: Stout in Arms, disdainful to his equals, and so haughty minded, that he thought it below him to obey his Superiors.  
He was Son 
g Ibid fol. 473 B.  to Roger de Mowbray, one 
h Ibid fol. 473 B.  of those heroic Men that came over into England with William Duke of Normandy, and assisted him in his Conquest.  
During the time of that King, I find little memorable of him; but after, viz. in the beginning of King William Rufus his Reign, 
W Malm.  he took 
i fol 67 b. n. 40. Ibid. f 70. n. 10.  part with ●do, Bishop of Bayeux, (and those other whom I have mentioned in my Discourse of him, as Earl of Kent) in that Rebellion against the King, in order to the advancing of Robert Curthose to the Royal Throne: In which Insurrection, the before specified Geffrey, Bishop of Constance, and this Earl Robert his Kinsman, wasted 
k Mat Paris, ●n An 1088. (1 Wil Rufi.)  the City of bath, and Castle of Berkley, carrying the spoils to Bristol, where they than had a Castle of great strength; and afterward laid Siege 
l Rad. de Diceto, col. 489. n. 30.  to Ilchester, but were repulsed.  
In the seventh year of William Rufus, this Earl Robert, together with William de Ou, and divers others, machinating 
m R. Hoved. fol. 267 a.  to pull down the King, and to set up Stephen of Albemarle, his Aunt's Son, in his stead, put 
n R. Hoved. fol. 267 a.  themselves in Arms. King William therefore taking notice thereof, summoned 
o H. Hunt. fol 214 a. n. 20.  him to his Court; but the Earl being not a little puffed 
p H. Hunt. fol 214 a. n. 20.  up with pride, 
An. 1092.  in regard he had not long before subdued 
q Jorval col. 9●9. n. 60.  Malcolm, than King of Scotland, near Alnwik, scorned to obey the King's Commands. The King therefore advanced 
r R Hoved. fol. 267 a. n. 10 & 20.  towards him with an Army, laid siege 
s R Hoved. fol. 267 a. n. 10 & 20.  to Newcastle, and there made prisoners 
t R Hoved. fol. 267 a. n. 10 & 20.  divers of the chief Nobility then in Rebellion; thence marched to Tinmouth, and took 
u R Hoved. fol. 267 a. n. 10 & 20.  in that strong Hold, Earl Robert's Brother being therein.  
After this to 
x Ibid. Mon Anglic. Vol 1. 46 b.  Bamburgh, (a place of such strength, that it seemed impregnable) whereunto this Rebellious Earl had made his retreat, and laid siege thereto: The Earl therefore discerning himself in this straight, got 
y Ibid. Mon Anglic. Vol 1. 46 b.  out of that Castle by night, with thirty of his Soldiers, and fled to Tinmouth; but being followed thither by the King's Forces, and not able to defend it above six days, he was grievously wounded 
z Ibid. Mon Anglic. Vol 1. 46 b.  in the Leg, and thence carried prisoner 
a 〈…〉  into Win●sor Castle. Whereupon the Monk of Durham makes this observation of him 
b 〈…〉 , That in the same Church which he had by violence taken from S. Cuthbert, he lost all that he had, with his Earldom and Liberty to boot.  
But the particular circumstances of this his Rebellion, and issue thereof, according to the Relation of another 
c Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉 C. D.  Author (varying somewhat from what I have already expressed) I shall here also add.  
This Earl being a chief person in that Plot, for advancing Stephen of Albemarle to the Crown, began that Insurrection by the seizure of four great Ships taken with Merchandise from Norway, and bound for England; for which, the King commanding satisfaction to be given, and he refusing; as also, requiring his appearance before, which he refused to make; the King marched towards him with an Army, and as he was entering 
d Ibid. p. 704  his Territories, Gilbert de Tonebruge (a potent Baron, and of the same Conspiracy) prostrating himself at the said King's feet, and craving pardon, made known to him all the design; advising him not to enter a certain Wood then at hand, the Rebels (as he told him) being there in Arms to destroy him; discoverin likewise to him all those other who were in the Conspiracy. Whereupon the King diverting his course, marched to the Castle of bamburgh, and laid siege thereto; but discerning it invincible, in regard of the Lakes and Waters hindering any near access, he raised a strong Fort at some distance, for defence of the Country, as also for restraint of the Rebels Sallics; and Manned, and Victualled the same sufficiently: Which (with the numerous Field Forces that the King then had) being discerned, caused many of the party to revolt.  
This Rebellious Earl being therefore thus besieged 
e Ibid. , and finding his condition desperate, fled 
f Ibid.  out of that Castle by night; but passing 
g Ibid.  from Castle to Castle, was at length taken 
h Ibid.  by the King's Soldiers, and kept prisoner 
i Ibid.  for the space of almost thirty years; where he died 
k W Gemet. p. 269 b. , as my Author saith; leaving 
l Ord. Vit. p. 649 B.  no issue.  
Others 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 192 b n. 50.  report, that he did thus put himself in Arms against King William Rufus for God's cause, viz. For his banishing of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury; and destruction of divers Churches for his making the New Forest in Hantshire. But certain it is, that being taken, (as is already observed) he was carried prisoner to Windsor, and there detained 
n Ord. Vit. p. 649 B p 666 C. 701 C. p. 704 A. p. 296 B.  by Rufus; and afterwards, by King Henry the First, for the space of almost thirty four years, that he died.  
Howbeit, in some sort, to expiate for these his enormities, let us now look upon his Works of Piety, which had precedence, in point of time, unto these his Rebellious Actions.  
Certain it is, that he was the great restorer 
o Mat. Paris, in An. 1090.  of the Church of S. Oswyne at tinmouth, which had lain long desolate unto that glory it after had, and procured 
p Mat. Paris, in An. 1090.  from Paul, the then venerable Abbot of S. Alban, some of his Monks to be transmitted thither, amply endowing 
q Monast. Anglic Vol 1 334 b. n 60 & 335 a. n. 20.  the same with Lands and Possessions, and annexing it as a Cell to that great Monastery.  
Afterwards he was shorn 
r Vincent. Cotr.  a Monk in the Abbey of S. Alban, where he departed 
s Vincent. Cotr.  this life, in the year 1106. 7 Hen. 1.  
This Earl took 
t Ord Vit. p. 703 C.  to Wife, Maud, the Daughter of Richerius de Aquila, Niece to Hugh, Earl of Chester (by judith, Sister to the said Hugh) but 
u Ibid. 704 B  of this marriage she had little joy, the Rebellion of her Husband so soon ensuing, and afterwards his long imprisonment: So that considering, she had not the Society of him as an Husband, she was, by the special leave of Pope Paschal, permitted to marry unto Nigel de Albani (who by the gift of King Henry the First, had all the Lands of the said Earl given unto him:) Which Nigel, after he had lived a while with her, had a mind to another Wife; wherefore (taking advantage of the death of Gilbert de Aquila her Brother) he put her away, because she was the Wife of his Kinsman, and wedded another; as I shall show in due place.   

Earls of Huntendon and Northampton.  
OF these Counties, Siward, the great Earl of Northumberland, was Earl before the Norman Conquest (as I have already manifested in my Discourse of him, under the title of Northumberland ante Conquestum) and after him Waltheof his Son, by the gift of King Edward the Confessor, as Ingulphus 
a Ingulphus, 510 b. n 40.  testifieth; notwithstanding others 
b Ord Vit b. 522 C.  do say, that he had them in marriage with judith, Niece to King William the Conqueror, by that King's donation. Both which expression may very well stand together; for though Earl Waltheof first possessed them by the gift of King Edward; yet, considering, that after the Norman Duke had made an absolute Conquest here, whereby he obtained the Crown of this Realm, no Englishman continued the possession of any estate he formerly had, but by his special favour. So that this Waltheof was then necessitated to submit to the pleasure of the new King, and accept of Northumberland, upon condition of his true allegiance to the Victorious Norman; and of these Counties of Huntendon and Northampton, as a Marriage Portion with the same judith, the Conqueror's Niece; to the intent, he should by the Bond of Affinity, as well as Gratitude, become a good and Faithful Subject unto that King.  
But, having spoken at large of this Waltheof and judith, under the title of Northumberland post Conquestum; where it will appear, that he being charged for conspiring with Ralph, Earl Norfolk, and Roger, Earl of Hereford, to destroy or expel King William; and for that pretended Crime, lost his Life and Honor. Moreover, 
An. 1073.  that thereupon the King disposed the Government of Northumberland to Walcher, Bishop of Durham, and offered 
c Ingulphus, 513 b. n. 10.  judith his Niece (Widow of the said Waltheof) unto Simon S. Liz, 
Simon 1.  a Noble Norman, (Son 
d Monast. Anglic. ● vol 1. 679 b. n 20.  of Randulph le Richardo,) who with his Brother Garnerius le Richardo, came 
e Monast. Anglic. ● vol 1. 679 b. n 20.  over into England with the Conqueror.  
I shall here observe, that she refusing 
f Jorval. 974. n. 60. An. 975.  him, in regard he halted of one Leg; the King grew so displeased with her, as that he seized 
g Jorval. 974. n. 60. An. 975.  upon the Castle and Honour of Huntendon, which she then held in Dower (it having been formerly granted to her and her heirs) exposing her and her daughters to shift for themselves in the Isle of Ely, and other obscure places; and bestowed 
h Jorval. 974. n. 60. An. 975.  upon the said Simon the Town of Northampton, with the whole Hundred of Falkeley, then valued at Forty pound per annum, to provide Shoes for his Horses. Simon therefore, not gaining the Mother, by the advice of his Friends, took to Wife 
i Ibid.  Maud, her eldest Daughter; and thereupon had this Earldom of Huntendon given 
k Ibid.  unto him by the King.  
It doth not directly appear at what time it was, that the Conqueror advanced him to these Earldoms of Huntendon and Northampton; but certain it is, that he had them both; for Ingulphus 
i Ingulphus, 513 b. n. 30.  also (who lived then) expressly affirms as much.  
This Earl Simon built 
m Ibid. Mon. Anglic. 679 b. n. 30.  the Castle of Northampton, 
An. 1084.  as also the Priories 
n Ibid. Mon. Anglic 679 b. n. 30.  of S. Andrews there, about the Eighteenth year of the Conqueror's Reign (which Priory stood near to that Castle) plentifully endowing 
o Ibid. n. 60. Et 680 a, etc. & 680 b. n. 40.  it, and making it subordinate 
p Ibid. n. 60. Et 680 a, etc. & 680 b. n. 40.  to the Abbey of our Lady of Charity in ...  
He gave 
q Ibid. 175. n. 30.  to the Priory of S. Fridiswide in Oxford, the Church of Pidington in that County.  
As also to the 
r Mon. Angl. ●ol. 2. 544 b. l. 35.  Knights-Templers, the Manor of Meriton.  
And confirmed 
s Monast. Anglic. 675 a. n. 10.  to the Priory of Daventrey these several Churches, situate in Northamptonshire, viz. Foxton, Lubenho, Scaldford, Guthmundley; Bitlesbroc, and Braybroc.  
Moreover, 
An. 1100▪  he was one of the Witnesses 
t Mat. Paris, in An. 1100.  to those Laws which were made by King Henry the First, in An. 1100. that being the first year of his Reign. After which (in the same King's time) he went into the 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 679. n. 40.  Holy Land, but in his return died 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 679. n. 40.  at the Abbey of Charity, before expressed, and was there 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 679. n. 40.  buried.  
He took to Wife, Maud, the eldest Daughter of Earl Waltheof (as I have already instanced) and died 
z Lel Itin. vol. 1. fol. 8.  in France, leaving Issue by her Simon 
a Ingulph. 513 b. n 20.  his eldest Son, Waltheof 
b Ingulph. 513 b. n 20.  Abbot of Melros in Scotland, and Maud 
c Ingulph. 513 b. n 20.  hath first married to 
d W Geme●. 312 D.  Robert, Son of Richard de Tonebrigge, (Progenitor to the Noble Family of the Fitz-Walters, anciently Barons of this Realm) and afterwards 
e Monast. Anglic. p. 370 a. n. 50 & 60.  to William de Albani of Belvoir.  
¶ That this second Simon, succeeded his Father in the Earldom of Northampton, is not to be doubted; but that the Earldom of Huntendon was taken from him for the greatest part of his time, is plain enough: For David, Son of Malcolm the Third, King of Scotland, (and Brother to Alexander, to whom he after succeeded in that Kingdom) having married 
f Ibid.  Maud his Mother (eldest Daughter unto Earl Waltheof, as hath been already observed) by the special favour 
g Jorval. 975. n. 10.  of King Henry the First, possessed himself thereof.  
Of this David it was told 
h Ibid. col. 1024. n. 40 & 50.  King Stephen, upon his first assuming the Crown of England; that whereas he did make a show of coming to him in a peaceable manner, and as a guest, he had entered Carlis●e and Newcast●e, and possessed himself of those strong Towns. Whereupon, the 
i Ibid. col. 1024. n. 40 & 50.  King advancing towards him with an Army, David met him a little South of Durham, and peaceably accorded 
k Ibid. col. 1024. n. 40 & 50.  the business; rendering 
l Ibid. col. 1024. n. 40 & 50.  Newcastle, and holding Carlis●e by the King's permission; but did no homage to him, in regard he had before sworn 
m Ibid. col. 1024. n. 40 & 50.  allegiance to Maud the Empress.  
Which David, by the before specified Maud, Daughter of Earl Waltheof, had 
n Ibid. n. 50.  issue Henry; 
Henry.  who doing homage 
o Mat. Paris, in An. 1136.  to King Stephen at York, obtained Livery 
p Ibid. , not only of this Honour of Hun●endon, but a Grant 
q Joh. Hagustald. 258. n. 50. Ric. Hagustald. 312. n 60▪  of the Borough of Doneaster and Carlisle, as an augmentation thereto; and restitution 
r Joh. Hagustald. 258. n. 50. Ric. Hagustald. 312. n. 60.  of all those Lands, Forts, and Castles, which he formerly had.  
Nay, he was then in such high estimation with King Stephen, that 
s Ibid.  upon his solemn keeping of the Feast of Easter, he set him on his right hand; which gave such distaste unto divers of the Nobles at that time there, that 
t Ibid.  William, then Archbishop of Canterbury, Ranulph, Earl of Chester, and some others, forsook the Court.  
This Henry married 
u Jorval. 975.  Ada, Sister to William, Earl Warren, by whom he had issue three Sons, viz. 
x Jorval. 975.  Malcolm and William, afterwards Kings of Scotland, and David, Earl of Huntendon and Carect. He had likewise issue three Daughters Ada, the Wife 
y Hector, 〈◊〉, fol, 269 b  to Floris, Earl of Holland, Margaret 
z Hector, 〈◊〉, fol, 269 b  of Conan le Petit, Earl of Britanny, and Maud 
a Hect. 〈◊〉, fol, 269 b , who died young.  
He died 
b Ibid. f 〈◊〉▪  in the year One thousand one hundred fifty and two (which happened in the life time of his Father) and was buried 
c Ibid.  in the Abbey of Calc.  
¶ After whose death, 
Simon 2.  Simon, Son to the before specified Earl Simon and Maud, (who had the Earldom of Northampton (as hath been shewred) entered 
d Jorval. 975. n. 10.  upon this Earldom of Huntendon.  
This Earl took 
e Mat Paris, in eodem anno.  part with King Stephen against Maud the Empress, 
An. 1140.  and her son Henry the Second, Duke of Normandy; and therefore shared 
f Mat Paris, in eodem anno.  with him in that bad fate which he had in the Battle of Lincoln, in the Sixth year of His Reign.  
The Character which Robert, Earl of Gloucester (his Enemy) gives of him, is this in effect, viz. 
g H. Hunt. 224 a. n. 50.  That he was a Man forward in promises; and slow in performance. Howbeit his Works of Piety were such as speak better of him; for he Founded 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 679 b. n. 40.  the Nunnery called De la Pree, near unto Northampton; as also the 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 850 a. n. 10. & 851 b. n. 60.  Abbey of Saltrey in Huntingdonshire; and gave 
k Monast. Anglic. 525 a. n. 40.  to the Knights-Templers the Church of Suthwike.  
But in that Treaty betwixt Henry, Duke of Normandy, and King Stephen, at the Siege of Wallingford, 
An. 1153.  in 18 Steph. no man stood more opposite 
l H. Hunt. 227 b. n. 40.  to a peaceable accord, than he, though his death was then at hand; for he then and there departed 
m H. Hunt. 227 b. n. 40.  this life, and was buried 
n Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. fol. 8.  in the Priory of S. Andrews at Northampton.  
He had a Brother 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 1019. n. 50.  called also Simon de S. Liz, who bestowed 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 1019. n. 50.  to that Abbey of De la Pree (of this Brother's Foundation) a certain Meadow in Cumton, called Huthere Lidehaleh, for maintenance of the Lights in that Abbey Church. To whom succeeded another Simon, who in 16 joh. gave 
q Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Cantab. & Hunt.  a Palfrey to the King, to have a Writ of Right, for one Knights Fee in Cumton, against David, Earl of Huntendon. And in 7 Hen. 3. paid 
r Rot. Pip. 7 H. 3. Rotel.  Thirty marks, and one Palfrey for the Wardship and Marriage of the Heirs of Richard Balastan.  
The Descendants of which Simon, fixing at Seton in Com. Rutl. assumed that place for their surname; whose Heir-female Temp. Hen. 6. became the Wife of Sir William Fielding of Newnham in Com. Warr. Knight. From whom the Right Honourable Basil, now Earl of Denbigh, is Lineally descended. But I return.  
This last Earl Simon married 
s Jorval. 975. n. 10.  Isabel, Daughter to Robert, Earl of Leicester (afterwards, Wife 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. ● 10 b. n▪ 10.  of Gervase Paganel.) Which Isabel, in her Widowhood, passed over unto Robert, Earl of Leicester her Nephew, all her Lands of Bradefeld, Botmdone, Norfeld, and Waltham; and put herself into his Protection and Tuition. And by her left issue 
u Jorval. 975. n. 10. , a Son called Simon, and two Daughters, viz. Amice and Hawise, both in the custody 
x Jorval. 975. n. 10.  of King Henry the Second: Which Simon did immediately succeed 
y Ibid.  him in the Earldom of Northampton, but not in that of Huntendon so soon; for Malcolm King of Scots, Grandson to Maud, the eldest Daughter to Earl Waltheof, by her second Husband, David, King of Scotland, obtained 
z Jorval. ●●47. n. 10.  it from King Henry the Second, in the first year of His Reign, in lieu of the Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland, which he then rendered up to the same King; Though others affirm, That it was for accompanying that King in his expedition to Tholouse, in An. 1159. (which was about four years after.) Which Malcolm being dead, William, King of Scotland (his Brother and Successor) held 
a Ibid.  it, until he with divers of the English Barons rose in Arms against that King, on the part of young King Henry his Son; at which time, David (brother to the King of Scotland, (who had the Castle and Honour of Huntendon, then in his hand) joining 
b Ibid.  with them also in that Rebellious Insurrection) besieged 
c Ibid.  the Castle. The news whereof being soon brought to King Henry (then in Normandy) made him so much incensed, that he forwith appointed 
d Ibid.  an Army to be raised in England, to reduce those Rebels; and that the Castle and Earldom of Huntendon should be delivered 
e Ibid.  unto Earl Simon, as the rightful Heir thereof. Which tidings were so acceptable to Simon, that without delay, he came 
f Ibid. n. 30.  before it with considerable Forces; whereupon, the King of Scots (who then held it) finding himself not able to make resistance, rendered 
g Ibid. n. 30.  it up into his hands.  
But when it was thus obtained, these two Earls. viz. Simon and David, striving 
h Ibid. n. 30.  much about it, the King, moved with anger, swore 
i Ibid. n. 30. , That neither of them should have it, and so caused it to be demolished.  
This Earl Simon, 
Simon 3.  in 12 Hen. 2. upon Collection of the Aid for Marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
k Lib. Rub. sub ●it. Linc.  the Knight's Fees he then held, to be Lxviii. and a half de Vet. Feoffamento, and about the number of xii de Novo, and notwithstanding King Henry's rash Oath, enjoyed 
l R. Hoved. 355 a n. 20.  the Earldom until his death; which happening 
m Ypod. N. in An 1185.  in An. 1184. 
An. 1184.  (30 Hen. 2.) without issue, he was buried 
n ●el. Itin Vol▪ fol. 8.  in the Priory of S. Andrew at Northampton.  
Whereupon the King gave 
o R. Hoved. ut supra.  this of Huntendon, to the before specified William, King of Scots, who immediately delivered 
p R. Hoved. ut supra.  it unto David his Brother.  
This last Earl Simon took to Wife 
q Chron. Norm. 992 B Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 833 b. n. 60. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Lin●.  Alice 
r Chron. Norm. 992 B Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 833 b. n. 60. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Lin●. , sole Daughter and Heir to Gilbert de Gant, (Earl of Lincoln) with whom he enjoyed 
s Chron. Norm. 992 B Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 833 b. n. 60. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Lin●.  her Father's Honour, during her time; but she dying 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 833 b. n. 60.  without issue, was buried 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 833 b. n. 60.  at Bridling●on, in that Monastery of the Foundation of Walter de Gant her Grandfather; whereupon it returned 
x Ibid.  to Robert her Uncle.   

Earl of Buckingham.  
THe first Earl of this County, after the Conquest, was Walter Giffard, 
Walter.  Son 
a W Game●. 312 b.  of Osberne de Bolebec, and Aveline his Wife, Sister 
b W Game●. 312 b.  to Gunnora, Dutchess of Normandy, Great Grandmother to the Conqueror. Who, being one of those Noble Normans, who accompanying 
c 〈…〉  the valiant Duke Wil●iam (to whom he was thus Allied) in his expedition hither; courageously assisted 
d 〈…〉  him in that great Battle against King Harold, whereby he obtained the Crown of England; 
An. 1070.  for which respect, he became soon after advanced 
e Ord. Vit. 522 C.  to this Earldom of Buckingham, and was one of the principal Persons sent 
f Ex Vet. Reg. Wigorn. penès Joh. Alder●ord de Sal●ord in Com. Warw.  by the King, with Remigius, Bishop of Lincoln, and others, at the time of the Conqueror's General Survey, into Worcestershire, and some other Counties, to take notice of the Extent and Value of all the Kings, and other men's Lands in those parts.  
The Possessions which he himself had, as appears 
g doomsday, jib.  by that Survey, being as followeth. In Berkshire two Lordships, in Wi●●shire one, in Somersetshire one, in Huntingdonshire one, in Cambridgshire five, in Oxfordshire nine, in Bedfordshire nine, in Suffolk three, in Norfolk twenty eight, and in Buckinghamshire forty eight.  
This Walter gave 
h Monast. Angli●. Vol. 2. 954 a. n. 60.  the Lordship of Blakeham, in Suffolk, to the Monks of Bec, in Normandy; which was afterwards made a Cell to that Abbey.  
Afterwards, 
An. 1089.  adhering to King William Rufus against Robert Curthose, he fortified 
i Ord. Vit. 621 a.  his Mansions in Normandy, on the said King's behalf, and was a chief Commander 
k Ibid. fol. 666 B.  in his Army there, behaving 
l Ibid. fol. 666 B.  himself very honourably in that service, and persisting 
m Ibid. fol. 722 D.  therein to the utmost.  
He was likewise one of the 
n Mat▪ Paris, in An. 1100.  Witnesses to those Laws of King Henry the First, which he established here at the beginning of His Reign: Yet afterwards (scil. in An. 1102. being the next year) he sided 
o Ord. Vit. 786 a.  with Robert Curthose; but the year following, departed this life here in England, and had Sepulture 
p Ibid. 809 C. Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 1 per I●pex.  at the entrance of the Abbey Church of Longav●li● in Normandy, which he Founded 
q Ibid. 809 C. Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 1 per I●pex. , (and gave 
r Ibid. 809 C. Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 1 per I●pex.  divers Lordships and Lands, lying in England thereto) with this Epitaph 
s Ord. Vit. ut supra.  upon his Tomb. 
Stemma Gifardorum Galterius ingenuorum  
Quae meruit vivens busta, sepultus habet.  
Templi Fundator praesentis & aedificator,  
Ho velut in proprio conditus est tumulo.  
Qui se magnificum Patriaeque probavit amicum,  
Dux virtute potens & pietate nitens:  
Religiosorum, sed praecipue Monachorum  
Cultor, multimodè profuit Ecclesiae.   
His memory continuing 
t Ibid. D.  in high veneration by all the Cluniac Monks; who, by their daily Prayers, ceased not to commend 
u Ibid. D.  his Soul to God, for those benefits which they had plentifully reaped in Longaville by his Charity.  
This Walter took 
x W. Geme●. 312 B. Ord. Vit. 809 D.  to Wife Agnes, one of the Daughters of Gerard Flaitell, Sister 
y Ibid. 467 C.  to William, Bishop of Eureux; by whom he left issue 
z Ibid. 809 ●. , Walter his Son, who succeeded him in this his Earldom of Buckingham, and divers 
* W. Geme●. 31● B.  Daughters, whereof one, viz. Rohais, was 
a W. Geme●. 31● B.  Wife to Richard Fitz-Gilbert, Ancestor to that great Family of Clare.  
¶ Which second Walter 
Walter.  being most faithful 
b Ord. Vit. 851 A.  to King Henry the First, against all those Rebellious attempts that disturbed his quiet, gave most high Testimonies 
c Ibid. 854 A, B, C.  of his valour in that notable Battle at Brennevill, in An. 1119. 
An. 1119.  against Lewes, King of France, who was there in person, in which fight the French were 
d Ibid. 854 A, B, C.  beaten.  
And though, at first, 
An. 1142.  he did incline to King Stephen, yet he afterwards made 
e Chro. Norm. 980 B.  his Peace with Geffrey of Anjou, Husband to Maud the Empress.  
This Earl Walter, in 12 Hen. 2. (upon Assessing of the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter) certified 
f Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Buck. , That he had Ninety four Knights Fees and an half De Veteri Feoffamento, and one and an half De Novo; and (with Ermetrude his Wife) Founded 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 154 a. n. 20. 154 b. 155 a. 156 a.  the Abbey of Nut●ey, in King Henry the Second time, at his Park of Trendon, near Tame in Backinghamshire; but dying without issue, the Lands of his Barony came to be shared amongst his Relations, as it seems, For in ... Rich. 1. Richard de Clare, Earl of Hertford, (in respect of his Descent 
h Ord. V●. 687 D.  from Rohais, Sister 
i Ord. V●. 687 D.  of this Earl, and Wife 
k Ord. V●. 687 D.  of Richard Fitz-Gilbert his Lineal Ancestor) and William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, in Right 
l Cart. Antiq. 8. n 24●  of Isabel his Wife, Daughter and Heir 
m Cart. Antiq. 8. n 24●  to Richard, Earl of Strigul) obtained a confirmation 
n Cart. Antiq. 8. n 24●  from that King, of all the Lands of this Walter, Earl of Buckingham, both in England and Normandy. Of which Lands, Richard, Earl of Hertford, was to have the chief Seat in England, and William, Earl of Hem●roke, and Isabel, the head or chief Seat of those in Normandy; the residue, both in England and Normandy, to be equally divided betwixt them.   

Earl of Albemarle and Holderness.  
THe first who had this Honour conferred upon him, was Odo, Earl 
a W. Gemet. 294 A.  of Champagne, a person nearly allied to King William the Conqueror, by Consanguinity; being Grandson 
b Ibid. 247 D. & 253 C.  of Maud, Daughter to Richard, Duke of Normandy, (Wife of Odo, 
Odo de Campan●a.  Earl of 〈◊〉 and Chartres.)  
This Odo, being 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 796 b. n. 10, 20, etc.  a valiant young Man, and having slain 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 796 b. n. 10, 20, etc.  a great person of that Country where his Father lived, fled 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 796 b. n. 10, 20, etc.  to his Kinsman William, than Duke of Normandy; where, by the help of the Archbishop of Rouen, obtaining 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 796 b. n. 10, 20, etc.  the Duke's Sister (Adeliza 
g Ibid. 587 b. n 50. ) for his Wife. He entreated 
h Ibid.  the Archbishop to move the King for some maintenance, and told him 
i Ibid.  the cause of forsaking his own Country. At his request therefore King William gave 
k Ibid.  him the Isle (as he calls it) of Holderness: And to add thereunto, the Archbishop himself bestowed 
l Ibid.  on him the City of Albemarle, to the intent, that in all the expeditions, where the Archbishop went in person, he should be his Standard-Bearer 
m Ibid.  with Twelve Knights.  
Which Territory of Holderness, was 
n Monast. Anglic, 〈◊〉 supra.  given by the same King William, unto one Drew le Brever, a Fleming (who accompanied him hither at the Conquest) being a skilful and courageous Man in Arms: Whereupon Drew built 
o Monast. Anglic. 〈◊〉 supra.  the Castle of Skypse (the strongest Fort on all that side,) but having afterwards killed a Kinsman of the Kings, and therefore constrained to flee 
p Monast. Anglic. 〈◊〉 supra.  for it, getting away into Flanders, King William, bestowed it upon Odo de Campania, as hath been said.  
Holderness, upon this occasion, being given unto Odo, and at that time was 
q Ibid.  a barren Country, bearing no other grain but Oats; so soon as his Wife had brought him a Son, whom he named Stephen, he entreated 
r Ibid.  the King to give him some Land which would bear Wheat, whereby he might the better nourish his Nephew; the King therefore granted 
s Ibid.  unto him the Lordship of 〈◊〉 in Lincolnshire.  
Others making mention of this gift unto Odo, call it 
t Ord. l Vit. 5●2 C.  Comitatum Holderness, The County, or Earldom of Holderness (which contains a large part of Yorkshire, on the North-East side thereof.)  
But of this Earl Odo I have not seen any more of note, than that he was a partaker 
u S Dunelm. 223. n. 20.  with Robert de Molbray, Earl of Northumberland, and those other Conspirators in Anno 1096. (9 Wil Rufi.) for the pulling down King William Rufus, and advancing Stephen, his Aunt's Son (who was afterwards King) to the Crown of this Realm, for which he was 
x S Dunelm. 223. n. 20.  imprisoned.  
And that he, with Stephen his Son, gave 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 387 b. n. 30.  to the Abbey of S. Mary's at York, the Manor of Hornshay with the Church, as also Ma●●am, with the Fishing belonging thereto, and Thorpe near adjoining.  
The Lordships whereof he was possessed, as appears by the Conquerors Survey 
z Domesd. , were only these, viz. Simpling, Scerdatre, Belestede, Herchestede, Guthulnesford, Helmele, Clopetune, Burg, Depebec, Bulges, Mungaden, Be●mele, Cloptune, and Brantestune, in Suffolk. This Countess also then holding 
a Domesd.  Barle and Scidmehau, in Esse●; for Holdeness was not given him till after that Survey.  
This Odo left issue 
b W. Gemet. 294 A. Ord. Vit. 681 A.  Stephen (his Successor in that Honour) as also a Daughter (called judith) married 
c W. Gemet. 312 D.  to Waltheof, Earl of Northumberland and Huntingdon.  
Which Stephen 
Stephen.  carried the title 
d W. Gemet. 294 A.  of Earl of Albemarle, 
An. 1097.  and stood firm 
e Ord. Vit. 7●2 D.  to King William Rufus, against Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy: But when Curthose, finding himself not 
f Matth. Paris, in An. 1097. (pag. 29. n. 20.)  able to contend with his Brother Rufus, made 
g Matth. Paris, in An. 1097. (pag. 29. n. 20.)  peace with him, taking upon him the Cross in that famous expedition to the Holy Land, (in which, Godfrey, Duke of Lorraine, and divers Christian Princes were gone before) this Earl Stephen accompanied 
h Matth. Paris, in An. 1097. (pag. 29. n. 20.)  him: And the year following, upon the Conjunction 
i Matth. Paris, in An. 1098. (pag. 41. n. 40 & 50.)  of the Christian Forces, behaved himself courageously 
k Matth. Paris, in An. 1098. (pag. 41. n. 40 & 50.)  in that great Battle, wherein Coberan was General of the Turkish Army near Antioch. Hugh the Great (Earl of Uermandois) leading 
l Matth. Paris, in An. 1098. (pag. 41. n. 40 & 50.)  the Van of the Christians; the Earl of Flanders, with Robert de Frison, the 
m Matth. Paris, in An. 1098. (pag. 41. n. 40 & 50.)  Middle Part; Robert Curthose, and this our Stephen the Rear 
n Matth. Paris, in An. 1098. (pag. 41. n. 40 & 50.) : And on the Fourth Calends of july, obtained 
o Ibid. p. 43.  a glorious Victory, with spoils of extraordinary value.  
He also continued Loyal 
p Ord Vit. ●14 A.  to King Henry 
An. 1104.  the First, for a time, but a length 
q 〈◊〉. 843 C.  joined with Hugh de Gornay, and others, against him, in order to the restoring of Curthose to all his Father's Honours; and to that end fortified 
r Ibid. 845 D.  the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, situate upon the Mount at Rouen.  
After which, when 
s Ibid. 864 A, B.  Hugh de Gornay, and the rest, made their peace with the King, he stood 
t Ibid. 864 A, B.  out single; but at length, seeing his danger by the approach of the King's Army, then submitting 
u Ibid. 864 A, B.  with all humility, had his liberty 
x Ibid. 864 A, B.  and quiet.  
But in An. 1129. 
An. 1129.  (27 Hen. 1.) he broke out again, adhering 
y Ibid. 88● A, B.  to Lewes, than King of France, and the chief Nobility of that Realm, for the advancing 
z Ibid. 88● A, B.  of William, Son to Robert Curthose, to the Crown (who was 
a Ibid. 88● A, B.  a gallant young Man, bold and valiant, but banished by King Henry.) Howbeit, their endeavours therein came to nothing, so 
b Ibid C.  powerful in Wealth and Friends, was King Henry grown▪ For 
d Ibid C.  of those that thus adventured, some lost their lives, some were imprisoned, and some disherited; so that what became of this our Stephen, I can give no account. I shall therefore close up this my Story of him with that great Work of Piety, viz. The Foundation 
e monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 587 b. n. 50.  of the Monastery of ●lbemarle, in Normandy, begun by Adcliza his Mother (Daughter to King William the Conqueror, as I have already observed) who had formerly given the Church of S. Martin, built by his Ancestors near to the Castle at Albemarle, unto the Monks of S. Lucian at Belvace. Therefore to perfect so good a Work, this Earl Stephen added 
f Ibid. 588 a. n. 20, 30, 40 & 50.  divers Lands and Tithes in France, with these Churches and Tithes in England, viz. 
g Ibid. n. 10.  Pagle (now Paul) P●eston, Eschecheling, Wisornewic, Wogle, Frohingeham, Mapleton, Tonestall, Esington, B●●stall, Chinles●, Chaing●ham; and the Tithes of his Castle at Aldebourge (all in Yorkshire, as I take it;) and in Lincoinshire these, viz. 
h Ibid.  Car●enton, Wilesby, Barow, Grosseby, Aud●lby, and Bilham.  
Not forgetting his munificence to the Abbey of S. Mary's at Yo●k; for he gave 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 387 b. n. 20.  unto it Fulford, with the whole Soak belonging thereto, and Fostune; as also in H●ep●tune, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, two Carucates of Land; in Acastre five Bovates; in the other, Fulford eleven Bovates; in Cho●nton two Carucates; Flaxtone eleven Bovates; in Fulford three Carucates; and in A●waldethorp one Carucate. Nor his pious Donation 
k Ex Collect. V. C● Andral du Chelne, n. 3.  made to the Monastery of S. Martin's de Champ (in the Suburbs of 〈◊〉) of the Churches of Arenis, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Hawise his Wife, Ralph de Mortimer, and Milisent his Wife, Father and Mother of her the said Hawise, of whose Inheritance it was.  
With which Hawise, he had 
l Ex Coll. R. Glov. S. Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 993 a. n. 10  in marriage the Towns of ●●orston and ●●rrow, and left issue by her three Sons, 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 797 n. 10.  William his Successor, surnamed le Gross, Stephen 
n Ailred. Rieval. col. 337 n. 20. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 798 a. n. 30. 798 b. n 6. ▪ and Ingelram 
o Ailred. Rieval. 379. n. 20. ; and four Daughters, the first 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 n. 50 & 60.  ... married to the Vidam of Pynkeney, the second 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 n. 50 & 60.  to the Vidam of Uerberay, the third 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 n. 50 & 60.  to Bertran de Brikebet (all French and Normans) and the fourth 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 n. 50 & 60.  to William de Romare; and after his death to 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 n. 50 & 60.  Peter de Brus (both great Men in England.)  
¶ Which Earl, William le Grosse, was a person of no small note in his time, whether we look upon him in reference to his Secular Actions, or those tending to his Soul's health (as then was taught.) For, 
Willia● le Grosse.  as to the first, (being 
u Ailre●us Rievalen sis, col. 337▪ n. 20.  then a gallant young Man) — juvenis tunc strenuissimus, & in armis multum excercitatus, habens secum, tam de ponciis quam de Morinis, milites plurimos; non minus astutiâ militari, quam animi virtute praestantes. He was the chief 
x Joh. Hagustald. 259 a. n. 30 & 40.  of these great Peers that gave Battle to the Scots at North Alverton, in An. 1138. 
An. 1138. 3 Steph.  when David their King had invaded the North with a mighty Army, challenging 
y Joh. Hagustald. 259 a. n. 30 & 40.  Northumberland for his Son Henry, in right of Maud, Daughter and Heir to Earl Waltheof, (Wife of David, and Mother to the said Henry, as under the title of Huntendon; I have more at large showed) having 
z Ailred. Rieval de Bello Standardico, 379. ●. 20.  under his command, many stout and expert Soldiers, the rest being these, as followeth, viz. 
a Ibi●. 262. n. 20 & 30. Videses etiam Hist. Ric Prioris Hagustald. de Bello Standardi, col. 321 & 322.  Walter de Gant, Robert de Brus, Roger de Mulbray, Walter Espec, William de Percy, Bernard de Bailloi, Richard de Cursi, William Fossard, Robert de Estoteville, Ilbert de Lacie, William Peverell, with the Power of Nottinghamshire; Robert Ferrer with those of Derbishire, and Geffrey Hanselyn; who all encamping near that place (scil. North Alverton) on the Octaves of the Assumption of our Blessed Lady (where the venerable Thurstan, than Archbishop of York, had caused 
b Ibid. & H. Hunt. 223 a.  a famous Standard to be erected, and thereon the Banners of S. Peter, S. john of Beverley, and S. Wilfrid of Rippon, adding thereto the Sacred Host; to the end, that all who came to it, might receive the more encouragement) were so admirably excited by that pithy 
c Mat. Paris, in An 1138. (p. 76. n. 20.)  Oration which Geffrey, Bishop of Durham, (sent by Archbishop Thurstan, at that time fallen sick) then made; that, falling upon the Scots with incomparable valour, they soon obtained 
d Joh. Hagustald. 262. n 40 & 50.  a most complete and glorious Victory. Whereupon, this our Earl William, in reward of his Prowess, was forthwith advanced 
e Ibid. n. 60.  to the Earldom of Yorkshire, by King Stephen; as Robert de Ferrer was to that of Derbishire. In memory of which Battle, the Ground whereon it was fought, lying about two miles distant from North Alverton (on the right hand the Road, leading thence towards Durham) is to this day called Standard Hill, having in it divers hollow places still known by the name of the Scots Pits.  
But after this, 
An. 1141.  about three years, he was with the same King Stephen, 
6 Steph.  with worse success, at that fatal Battle 
f J●●val. col. 1030 b. n 40. H. Hunt. 224 b. n. 20  of Lincoln (of which I have spoke at large, under the title of ●hester) the King himself being there taken prisoner, and all his Forces utterly vanquished, being then 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 472 b. l 40. S. Dunelm. 268. n. 50.  styled Earl of York; and (as it is said by 
h S. D●nelm. 269. n. 20.  some) fled away from the fight, exposing the King to that loss which he then underwent. Moreover, in An. 1144. (9 Steph.) being 
i Lel Coll. Vol. 2. 314.  much afflicted by the enmity of Ranulph, Earl of Chester, and Gilbert de Gant, he betook 
k Lel Coll. Vol. 2. 314.  himself to the Priory of Bridlington, and there stood upon his guard.  
Thus much for his Military Actions, which those of his Piety did 〈◊〉 exceed; for he was the devout Founder of these several Religious Houses, viz. Meaux 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 793. a. n. 50.  in Holderness, (not far from his Castle of Skipsey) in An. 1136. Thornton upon 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 198 b. n 10.  Humber in An. 1139. and Bytham 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 831. n. 10.  in Lincolnshire in An. 1147. (afterwards translated to Uaudey;) all which he then endowed with large Revenues.  
And because the occasion of his Founding that of Meaux, is somewhat remarkable, I shall here take the boldness to give a short account 
o Ibid. 793 a. u 50.  thereof.  
Being a person very famous in his time, and owner of the greatest part of Yorkshire, and having made a Vow to go unto jerusalem, he could not, by reason of his age and corpulency, well perform the same: Wherefore, there being then a Monk of Fountains, called Adam, who was a person of singular Prudence, and great Fame; and at that time busied in the structure of the Abbey of Woburne in Bedfordshire, as also of ●irkstede and Uaudey in Lincolnshire (of which last, this Earl William was Founder, as hath been said) this Monk thereupon became in some measure acquainted with our Earl; and discerning, that he was in no small trouble of mind touching that his Vow, advised him, for satisfaction thereof, to found some Monastery of the Cistercian Order; adding, that if he should please so to do, he would obtain if for him, from the Pope, an Absolution from the Vow. The Earl thereupon consenting, Adam forthwith resorted unto Eugenius the Third, (at that time in France;) and, having acquainted him with his errand, as also obtained his desire, returned, and took view of all the Lands of this Earl, to the end, he might find the most proper and commodious Seat for the same: In which view, seeing this Territory, now called Meaux, to be well adorned with Woods and Groves, and environed with Lakes and Waters, as also the Soil thereof very fruitful; he concluded, that it would be the most fit and proper place for that purpose, and ascending that part thereof, then called Our Lady's Hill, he went to the top of it, and fixed his Staff in the Ground, saying, This place shall be called the King's Court, the Vineyard of Heaven, and Gate of Life. Here shall be ordained a People worshipping Christ: And then turning himself to the standers by, said, There shall be in the last days a Mount Prepared for the House of God on the top of an Hill. Which words, said he, I know not how it comes to pass, but I have all this day had in my Mouth; and now I see that Providence hath occasioned the same, and willed, that on this little ascent, his Temple should be made in us.  
But when the Earl saw that this Monk had made choice of that place, he was not a little troubled in mind, in regard he had an extraordinary love to it, by reason of its situation, having not long before obtained it in exchange from one Sir john de Meaux a Knight, (whose Inheritance it was) for the Manor of Bewick near Aldburgh, with purpose to have enclosed it for a Park, having begun a Ditch on the West side thereof, afterwards called Park-Ditch, which exchange was confirmed 
p Ex ipso A●togr. in Bibl. Cotton.  by King Henry the Second. Nevertheless, yellding to the Monk therein, the Abbey of Meaux was there Founded accordingly.  
And lastly, over and besides these great Foundations of those three Religious Houses before remembered, he gave 
q Ex ipso A●tographo penès Prenob. Thom an● Comitem Elginiae, An. 16●9.  to the Canons of Bridlington, the third part of a Carucate of Land in Otringham, four Bovates in Sprotelay, six Bovates in Attin●wic, one Carucate in Schirlington, four Bovates in Biford, and four Bovates in Bovinton; which gift was in recompense 
r Ex ipso A●tographo penès Prenob. Thom an● Comitem Elginiae, An. 16●9.  of some wrongs he had done to them. And this he did by the title of Earl of York, as his Charter 
s Ex ipso A●tographo penès Prenob. Thom an● Comitem Elginiae, An. 16●9.  itself doth manifest.  
The name of his Wife was Sicily 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 796 b. n. 40. , Daughter to William Fitz-Duncan, Earl 
u Monast Anglic. Vol 1. 400 b. l. 26.  of Murraff, Nephew to Malcolm, King of Scots, by 
x Ibid. ●00 b. n. 20 & 30.  Alice, the Daughter of Robert de Romely, Lord of the Honour of Skipton in Craven, etc. By which Marriage he enjoyed 
y Ibid. 796 b. n. 40.  as her Inheritance, all that part of Yorkshire, called Craven; and left issue 
z Ibid. 400 b. n 40.  by her only these two Daughters, viz. Hawise and Sicily, as some call her, but perhaps it should be Amicia; for it appears 
a Claus. 6 Ed. 1 m. 2. in dorso. , that such a Daughter he had, and that she was the Wise of ... Eston, which ... Eston had issue by her a Son called Ranulph, and he john, Father of another john de Eston (or Aston,) who, as right Heir after Aveline de Fortibus (of whom I shall make mention anon) claimed 
b Claus. 6 Ed. 1 m. 7.  this Earldom of Albemarle, in 6 Edw. 1. And had 
c Plac. Parl. 9 Ed. 2. Rot 9  certain Lands in Thornton 
d Plac. Parl. 9 Ed. 2. Rot 9 , to the value of One hundred pound per annum, assigned to him to release his Right therein: Which he did 
e Claus. 6 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  accordingly, and not only so, but to 
f Claus. 6 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  all the Lands and Tenements in England, which did sometime belong to Alice de Fortibus, john de Fortibus, Thomas de Fortibus, William de Forribus, and William le Grosse, sometime Earl of Albemarle, and Hawise his Daughter; together with all the Right of Avicen, Constance, and Ranulph his Ancestors, and of all other his Ancestors, as well in England, as in Normandy.  
This Earl William le Grosse died 
g R. Hoved. 338 a. n. 30.  in An. 1179. 
An. 1179.  (25 Hen. 2.) and was buried 
h R. Hoved. 338 a. n. 30.  in that Abbey of Thornton upon Humber, which himself had Founded.  
¶ To whom succeeded in this Earldom, William de Mandevil, 
William de Mandevill.  Earl of Essex, in Right of Hawise his 
i Monast Anglic. Vol. 1. 772 b. n 10  Wife, Daughter and sole Heir, as it should seem to the same Earl William le Grosse: For it is said 
k Ibid 453 a.  of this William de Mandevil, that (after his return from the Holy Land, on which Voyage he went in An. 1176.) Hawistam filiam Comitis de Albamarla, cum totâ Patris Haereditate desponsavit: He wedded Hawise the Daughter of Albemarle, with the whole Inheritance of her Father. And that he had the title of Earl of Albemarle, is clear 
l R Hoved. 351 b. n. 40.  enough. But of that Earl (viz. William de Mandevil) having occasion to speak more largely in Essex, I shall now say no more, than that he departed 
m Ibid. 376. n. 20.  this life at Rouen in Normandy, in the Month of November, An. 1189. 
An. 1189.  
An. 1190. (2 R. 1.)  (1 Rich 1.) leaving no issue by this Hawise, who afterwards taking 
n Lel. Coll. Vol 2. p 373.  William de Fortibus to her Husband, he was also in her Right, Earl of Albemarle, and Lord of Holderne●s.  
¶ This William de Fortibus 
William de Fortibus 1.  being with King Richard the First, at Chinon in Anjou, in the second year of His Reign, was there 
o R. Hoved. 379 b. lib. 7.  constituted one of the Admirals of his whole Fleet; wherewith, shortly 
p Ib. 380 b. n. 40.  after Easter that year, they sailed 
q Ib. 380 b. n. 40.  towards jerusalem. In which journey, passing 
r Ibid. 383. n. 40 & 50.  betwixt Africa and Spain, (after many Tempests) they came 
s Ibid. 383. n. 40 & 50.  to Marseilles, on the Octaves of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; and on Holy Rood day to 
t Ibid. 383. n. 40 & 50.  Messana in Sicily.  
In the same year, upon Collection of the Scutage for Wales, he answered 
u Rot. Pip. 2 Rich. 1. Everwic sc. , Six pound Ten shillings for the Barony of Skipton, and Ten pound for the Knight's Fees appertaining to his Earldom of Albemar●e. In 6 Rich. 1. upon levying the Scutage for the Redemption of King Richard, from his imprisonment in Almain, he was acquitted 
x Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Essex, Hertf. & Everwic sc. , in regard he had 
y Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Essex, Hertf. & Everwic sc.  been with him in his Army in Normandy; and in that year departed 
z R. Hoved. 43▪ a.  this life, leaving issue 
a 〈…〉  William de Fortibus his Son and Heir; but in regard that Hawise his Wife was Heir to this Earldom, and that surviving him, she married 
b 〈…〉  again to Baldwine de Betun, than Earl 
c 〈…〉.  of the Isle of 〈◊〉, the said Baldwine enjoyed 
d 〈…〉  this Earldom in her Right, by the savour of King Richard: From whom also, he had such great respects, that he received by his Grant 
e 〈…〉  the Manors of Luiton, Waneting, and Norton; and was sent 
f 〈…〉  in the Nineth year of His Reign (together with the then Bishops of Durham and Ely) to be present at the election of the Roman Emperor, viz. Otho, Nephew to that King.  
In 2 joh. this Earl Baldwine had a Grant 
g Cart. ● Joh. n. 60.  from the King to himself, and Hawise his Wife, and their Heirs, that they should enjoy the Town of Heddune (in Holderness) for a Free Borough, in as full a manner as the Burgesses of York held theirs.  
In 5 joh. he granted 
h Cart. 5 Jo●. n. 153.  to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, with Alice his Daughter in Frankmarriage, the Lordships of Brabourn, Surton, and ●emesing in Kent, Luiton in Bedfordshire, Rollesham in Norfolk, Waneting in Berkshire, Severnstoke in Worcestershire, and Norton in Northamptonshire, to hold to them and their Heirs.  
In the same year King john bestowed 
i Cart. 5 Joh. pars altera, n. 23.  on him all the Lands and Possessions of the Advocate of Betun, within this Realm of England. And moreover granted 
k Ibid. n. 86. m. 8.  to him a Fair yearly to be held at his Lordship of Skipton in Yorkshire; as also Licence to 
l Ibid. n 87.  Afforest his Lands at Apeltrewyke, for two miles in length, etc. And likewise 
m Ibid. n. 88  all his Lands in Craven, as the Bounderies thereof extend betwixt the same, and the Lands of the Constable of Chester, for the length of five miles.  
In 13 joh. this Earl Baldwine, upon Collection of the Scutage for Scotland, answered 
n Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Everwic sc.  Fourscore marks for Twenty Knights Fees belonging to his Countess Hawisia, and Fifty two marks for Thirteen Knights Fees of the Inheritance of Alice de Rumelli her Mother, Wife of Alexander Fitz-Gerold; and died 
o Mat. Paris, in eodem An. p. 231. l. 32.  the next year following, viz. An. 1212. (14 joh.) leaving the same Hawisia alive, who then gave 
p Cart. 14 Joh. n. 19 Rot. Pip. ●4 J●h Everwic sc.  no less than the Sum of Five thousand marks, for to have the Possession of her Inheritance and Dowries, and that she might not be compelled to marry again.  
All that I have farther known of her, is, That in 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 772 b.  her pure Widowhood, after the death of Baldwine de Betun her last Husband, she bestowed 
r Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 772 b.  on the Monks of Gerondon in Leicestershire, for the health of the Soul of William de Mandevill, Earl of Essex (her first Husband) her own, and her Ancestors Souls, four Carucates of Land in Estwell: And that she made an ample Confirmation 
s Ibid 798 b. n. 20.  to the Monks of Meaux, of all the Possessions given at the Foundation of that Abbey, by William, Earl of Albemarle her Father; and of all other the Lands wherewith it was endowed.  
¶ Unto which Baldwine de Betun, succeeded 
t Ibid. 799 a. n. 60.  in this Earldom of Albemarle, William de Fortibus the Second (Son to the before specified Hawise, by William de Fortibus 
William de Fortibus 2.  her second Husband.) Unto whom King john in the Sixteenth of His Reign, confirmed 
u Cart. 16 Joh. n. 40.  all the Lands which accrued to him by Inheritance from his Mother.  
This William in 17 joh. taking 
x Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 841  part with the Rebellious Barons against the King, was 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 841  one of the Five and twenty chosen by them, for Governing the Realm. And upon the invitation 
z Mat. Paris, in An. 1215. pag. 255. l. 9  of those Rebellious Barons, repaired 
a Mat. Paris, in An. 1215. pag. 255. l. 9  to London (with many other) and joined 
b Mat. Paris, in An. 1215. pag. 255. l. 9  with them; and not only so, but obliged 
c Ibid. 262. n. 10.  himself by Oath, with those Five and twenty above expressed, to observe the Tenor of the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest, signed by the King at Runmmede; as also to compel 
d Ibid.  the King so to do, in case he should receded therefrom: But he soon after fell 
e Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  off from his Party, and adhered 
f Mat. Paris, in eodem An p. 274. n. 30.  to the King, being 
g Mat. Paris, in modem An p. 274. n. 30.  with him in his expedition that very year, when he made such spoil and rapine in the Northern Parts: Yea, he increased so much in his favour, that he obtained a Grant 
h Claus. 17 Joh. m. 5.  of all the Lands which belonged to Ali●e his Sister, than Wife to William marshal the younger; and the next year ensuing was made Governor 
i Mat. Paris, pag. 276 n 30 & 40.  of the Castles of Rockingham in 〈◊〉; Sauvey (near Ouston Abbey) in Leicestersh●re, and Bitham in Lincolnshi●e; with strict 
k Mat. Paris, pag. 276 n 30 & 40.  command to destroy all the Houses, Parks, and Possessions of those Barons who were in Arms against the King.  
Upon the death of King john, 
An. 1217. (1 H. 3.)  he also stood firm to King Henry the Third, having the custody of that Castle of 〈◊〉 committed 
l Pa● 1 H. 3 m. 15.  to him in the first year of His Reign; and was one of those great Men, who on the King's behalf, laid siege 
m Mat Paris. 293. n. 30.  to Mount●orell Castle in Leiceste●shire, then held 
n Mat Paris. 293. n. 30.  on the behalf of the Rebellious Barons by Henry de Braybro●; so likewise, at the raising 
o Ibid. p. 195  of that siege of Lincoln Castle, by the overthrow of their whole Army, was 
p Ibid p. 296.  one of the chief Commanders on the King's part: 
An. 1218.  But having 
q Mat. Paris, pag. 30●. n. 10.  by this course of life got much plunder, could 
r Mat. Paris, pag. 30●. n. 10.  not refrain that ravening practice; which being discerned by the King, he took 
s Ibid. p. 310.  the custody of those Castles of rockingham and Sauvey from him: Whereupon he fl●w out into open Rebellion, and coming 
t Ibid. ●. 20 & 30.  to 〈◊〉 Castle, made excursions 
u Ibid. ●. 20 & 30.  into the Country adjacent, doing much spoil, and bringing 
x Ibid. ●. 20 & 30.  the plunder thither. Thence he went to 〈◊〉, and surprised 
y Ibid n 3 & 4●.  that Castle, there being but a slender strength therein, under the command of Ranulph, Earl of Chester, then absent from it.  
Which gave such an Alarm to the King, that he forthwith raised 
z Ibid.  a powerful Army, marched 
a Ibid.  to 〈◊〉, and threw 
b Ibid.  down the Walls of that Castle; whereat those within were so much astonished, that they soon yielded 
c Ibid.  themselves, imploring mercy. Nor was this our Earl himself less startled (being also excommunicated 
d Ypod Neust. 57 n. 40.  by Pandulpho, the Pope's Legate, for those his Rapines;) and therefore deeming 
e Mat. Paris, in An. 1221 p. 310. n 50 5 H. 3.)  it safest to submit, he sought 
f Mat. Paris, in An. 1221 p. 310. n 50 5 H. 3.)  to Walter, Archbishop of York and Pandulpho; who, in respect of his former services to the King, and his Father, made 
g Mat. Paris, in An. 1221 p. 310. n 50 5 H. 3.)  his peace for him.  
For that expedition against Bitham Castle, it was 
h Rot. Pip 5 H ●. Ever-wi● sc. , That the King levied Scutage the same year upon all that held of him by Military Service; amongst which, it appears, That this 〈◊〉 Earl of Albemarle, answered Forty pound for Twenty Knights Fees; as also Six pound Ten shillings for those Fees which he had by Inheritance from his Grandmother Alicia de Rum●li, viz. The Barony of Skipton in Craven.  
Yet, 
An. 1224. (8 H. 3.)  notwithstanding that the King did so graciously accept of his submission (as is observed) it was not long ere he fell off again, adhering 
i Mat. Pari●, 319 n 40.  to the Earl of ●hester, and others, who had 
k Mat. Pari●, 319 n 40.  an evil eye upon Hubert de Burgo, than Justice of En●land; but discerning 
l Ibid. pag. 320.  that there was no likelihood to carry on the business; and fearing 
m Ibid. pag. 320.  lest the Archbishop and Bishops would have thundered out Excommunications against them, they came 
n Ibid. pag. 320.  in to the King at Northampton, and delivered 
o Ibid.  up those Castles and places of strength which they held.  
In 9 Hen. 3. the King, by 
p Claus 9 H 3. m. 23.  a Judgement at Law, having recovered 
q Claus 9 H 3. m. 23.  the moiety of those Lands which were the Inheritance of Alicia de Rumeli (Grandmother to this Earl) whereof the Manor of Rodeston in Northamptonshire, was 
r Claus 9 H 3. m. 23.  not then claimed, he gave command 
s Claus 9 H 3. m. 23.  to the Sheriff of that County, to respite the making any Partition thereof at that time.  
In 14 Hen. 3. 
An. 1230. (14 H. 3.)  this Earl being 
t Mat. Paris, p. 367. n. ●0.  with the King in Normandy, and other parts beyond Sea, he was 
u Mat. Paris, p. 367. n. ●0.  (together with the Earl of Chester and William Marshal) left to command those Forces which stayed there upon the King's return into England.  
Moreover, he confirmed 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 396 b. n. 30.  to the Monks of S. Begaes' in Cumberland, all that had been granted to them, by his Ancestors, of his Fee in Allerda●e and Cou●land; and farther, gave 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol 1 396 b. n. 30.  them one mark of Silver yearly payable out of his Fulling-Mill at Cokermouth. To the Nuns at 〈◊〉 in Yorkshire, he also ratified 
z Ibid. 474 b. n. 50.  the Grant of three Carucates of Land given to them by Agnes de Catfosse.  
After which, scil. in An. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) with some other persons of note, he 〈◊〉 
a Mat. Paris, p. 5●1.  forth of England, upon a Pilgrimage to jerusalem, but departed 
b Ibid. p. 577. n. 50.  this life on Good-Friday the same year, upon the Medittrerranean Sea, before he got thither; leaving issue 
c Monast. Anglic. 798. l. 9 & 11.  by Aveline his Wife, Daughter 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Ed. 1. sub titulo Compot. Rich. de Holbrok. Esc. 3 Ed. 1. n. 31. Essex. , and at length, Coheir to Richard de Munfichet (a great Baron in Essex) William his Son and Heir; who paying 
e Rot. Pip. 25 E. 3. Ebor.  an Hundred pound for his relief, and doing 
f Rot. Fin. 25 Hen. 3. m. 3.  his homage, had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 25 Hen. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties 
h Pat. 25 H 3 m. 3.  of Yo●k, Surrey, Northampton, Kent, ●ou●hampton, and Lincoln; and in particular of the Castles of Cokermouth in Cumberland, S●●pton in Craven, and Skipse in Holderne●s.  
¶ This William de Fortibus the Third, 
William de Fortibus 3.  was he who made Partition 
k Collectan R Glov in Officio Arm. f. 112 a.  with Alice, the Wife of Alan de Multon, of the Forests of Allerdale, Cokermouth, and Raidebec, in Cumberland, which were the Inheritance of him and her, by descent from Sicily, Daughter and Coheir of William Fitz-Duncan. And in 29 Hen. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for Marriage of the King's eldest Daughter, paid 
l Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3 Ebot.  Thirty four pound for Twenty Knights Fees of his Earldom of 〈◊〉▪ and for Sixteen Knights Fees which were of the Inheritance of Alicia de Rumeli before mentioned.  
The next year following, he joined with the rest of the Peers of Eng●and, in a Letter 
m Mat. Paris, in An 1246. p. 700. n. 50.  to the Pope, whereby they represented to his Holiness, the many oppressions and exactions upon this Realm from the See of Rome; with intimation, that if speedy remedy were not had therein, they must help it themselves.  
And in xli, xliii, and the half of xliiii of Henry the Third, (which was till his death) he had 
n Rot. Pip. de iisdem Annis Cumb●.  the Sheriffalty of Cumberland.  
To his first Wife (in 20 H. 3.) he married 
o Mat Paris, in An. 1236. p. 430. n. 30.  Christian, Daughter and Coheir to Alan of Galoway (a great Man in Scotland;) whereupon King Henry granted 
p Claus. 25 H. 3. m 1.  to him and her, the Manors of Thingden in Northamptonshire, and Dryffeld in Yorkshire, in exchange for what belonged to her, as part of the Inheritance, divolved to her, by the death of john Scot, the last Earl of Chester. Which Christian had 
q Claus. 30 H. 3. m. 3.  also the moiety of the Manor of Fodringhay, in the said County of Northampton, and departed 
r Mat Paris, in An 1246 p. 710▪ n. 20.  this life 30 Hen. 3. without issue; whereupon a great part of Ga●loway (of her Inheritance) came 
s Mat Paris, in An 1246 p. 710▪ n. 20.  to Roger de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, who married 
t Mat Paris, in An 1246 p. 710, n. 20.  her other Sister.  
After which, 
A. 31 H. 3.  scil. the next ensuing year, he took to Wife 
u Collectan. R. Glov. Somers.  Isabel, Daughter to Baldwine, Earl of Den; by whom he had issue 
x Plat. coram Rege apud West. T Pasch. 9 E●w. 2. Rot. 112.  three Sons, john 
y Plat. coram Rege apud West. T Pasch. 9 E●w. 2. Rot. 112. , Thomas, and William; and two Daughters 
z Plat. coram Rege apud West. T Pasch. 9 E●w. 2. Rot. 112. , Avicen and Aveline; which Avicen died 
a Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  young, and was buried 
b Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  in the Abbey of Meaux.  
This Earl taking a journey into France, in An. 1260. 
c M Westm. in An. 1260. n. 20.  (44 Hen. 3.) and lodging at Amiens (by reason of a Suit 
d M Westm. in An. 1260. n. 20.  in Law he then had) did there depart 
e M Westm. in An. 1260. n. 20.  this life in the Month of june, the same year; whereupon his Corpse was brought 
f M Westm. in An. 1260. n. 20.  over into England, and Interred in one of the Monasteries of his Ancestors Foundation.  
Shortly after which, Isa●el his Widow, had assigned 
g Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 7.  for her Dower, the Manors of Cockermouth and Pokelinton; as also the Cotiars and other Tenants by Bond-service at Freston, a Member of Brustwyke in Holderness.  
To the care and tuition of this Isabel, were committed 
h Claus. 44 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  two of her Sons before mentioned, viz. Thomas and William (john being then dead, as it seems) but neither of them lived long after: Thomas dying 
i Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  first, was buried 
k Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  in the Church of the Friar's Preachers at Stanford; and William dying 
l Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  in Oxford, at the 
m Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  Friar's Preachers there.  
So that the Issue-male thus failing, and Avicen, the elder Daughter, being also dead in her Childhood, the Wardship of Aveline was by the King granted 
n Mat. Westm. in An. 1260. n. 20.  to Richard de Clare, than Earl of Gloucester, for the whole term of fifteen years of her minority. Which Grant was ere long surrendered, as it seems; for it appears 
o Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso ● m. 16. , that the King afterwards gave the same unto Edward his eldest Son, and that he during the minority of the said Heir, in consideration of 1500 l. assigned the Castle and Barony of Skipton in Craven, unto Alexander King of Scotland.  
I now return to the same Isabel, of whom I find, that in 52 Hen. 3. she had 
p Pat. 52 H 3. m. 36.  Livery of the Castle of Carisbrook, and Isle of Wight, (which were of her Inheritance) and that she confirmed 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 763 a. n. 20.  all the Donations made by her Noble Ancestors (the Earls of Devon and Exeter) unto the Abbey of Quarrera in that Isle, which Monastery was of their Foundation: In which grant she styles 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 763 a. n. 20.  herself, Isabel de Fortibus, Comitissa de Albemarle & Devoniâ, ac Domina Insulae, she being then sole 
s Ibid. 790 b. n 10 & 20.  Heir to the Earldom of Devon, by 
t Ibid. 790 b. n 10 & 20.  reason of the death of Baldwine the Fifth of that name, Earl of Devon, her Brother, without issue. So likewise 
u Ibid. 940 b. , all the Grants which were made unto the Monks of Bocland in Devonshire, by the Lady Amicia Countess of Devon; her Mother Foundress of that Abbey.  
To the Cannons of Bolton (near Skipton in Craven) she gave 
x Monast. Anglic Vol. 2. 10● a. n. 10, 20 & 30.  the Lordships of Wygedone and Brandone, one Message, one Toft, and two Carucates of Land in Wethetone and Halthwait, one Message and nine Bovates of Land in Roudon; as also Six Burgages in Harewood, with the Mills of Harewood. And to the Abbey of Montesburg in Normandy, she confirmed 
y Ibid. 9●2 ● n. 60.  the Manors of Loderis in Dorsetshire, (which was made a Cell to that Foreign Abbey▪) and likewise the Lordships of Axmue, Wolveley, Appledercumbe, and Wyke, which had been formerly granted to that Religious House by her Ancestors.  
¶ Having thus done with Isabel, I shall now conclude with Aveline, 
Abeline.  the sole Daughter and Heir, remaining of this last Earl William de Fortibus, and of her the said Isabel.  
Upon the sixth Ides of july, An. 1269. (53 Hen. 3.) being Heir to this great Earldom, and that of Devon, as also to the Barony of Skipton, and Sovereignty of the Isle of Wight, (as hath been observed) Edmund, second Son to King Henry the Third (commonly called Crouchback, and afterwards Earl of lancaster) took her to Wife 
z Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 7. M. Paris, in modem An p. 10●6. n. 20. Ypod. Neustr. in An. 1269. p. 66. n. 10. , the King and Queen, with almost all the Nobility of England, being 
a Anon Ab●ngd Vol. 1. in Bibl. Bodl. (Med. 20.) 123 b.  at the Wedding. And, in 1 Edw. 1. she becoming of age 
b Claus 1 Ed. 1. m 9  sufficient to possess her Lands, her Husband Edmund doing his fealty, had Livery 
c Claus 1 Ed. 1. m 9  of them. But in 4 Edw. 1. the King having a mind to all her Castles and Lands, came to an agreement 
d Claus. 4 Ed. 1. m. 7. in cedul●.  with her for them, viz. That she should by sufficient Assurance pass them unto him and his heirs, as well the Isle of Wight, as other; with the Advowsons' and Patronage of Churches and Religious Houses; as also all the Knights Fees of her Inheritance, excepting the Lordships of Sevenhampton, Whit-Hechurch, Harewood, and Cro●t: And he to Enfeoff her of Lands and Tenements, according to the full extent and worth of those Lands and Advowsons', wherein she had only estate for term of life, to hold to her and her heirs, until she should have an exchange made to the full value; and moreover, to pay her in money the sum of Twenty thousand marks for the Grant and Confirmation of the Premises, which Grant 
e Pat. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. per Inspex.  was by her accordingly made.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding this Agreement is thus formally Recorded, (as I have here showed) it is said by some, That what was done therein, as to the Isle of Wight, was not real, but fraudulent. For thus they report 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 791 a. , That King Edward the First, much desiring that Isle, and importuning Isabel de Fortibus, her Mother, frequently for it, was still denied; and by her answered, That she would not wrong her heirs so much as to pass that part of her ancient Inheritance from them. And, that thereupon the King taking notice, that Sir ... de Stratton, a Priest, had much interest and power with her, he set him on to work her to it; and that he, more for fear, than otherwise, promised him so to do: But when he saw, that he could by no means prevail with her therein, to the end he might not frustrate the King's expectation, having promised to effect his desire; he waited till her death, and then forged a Grant thereof, and put her Seal to it, which Seal he had (with other of her goods at that time in his power;) and that, by this means, the right heirs were shamefully defrauded thereof. But, after all this, the better to fortify his title to these Lands, in the Sixth year of His Reign, the King procured a Release 
g Claus. 6 〈◊〉 1. in dorso, m. 2.  from john de Aston, (who pretended some right thereto by Descent from those Earls) of all his Claim and Interest which he had, or which could divolve unto him from them, or any of them: In consideration whereof, the King gave 
i Ibid.  him the Inheritance of One hundred pound per annum Lands, in his Lordship of Thornton (near Pickering in Com. Ebor.) to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee.  
After the death of Margaret de Riperiis, Countess of Devon, which happened in 20 Edw. 1. she had Livery 
k Claus. 20 Ed 1. m. 4.  of the Manors of Pisshoo, Newham, South-Lamheth, Wrokeshale, and. Cristechirch, which were of her Dowry 
l Claus. 20 Ed 1. m. 4. , she the said Aveline, being Sister 
m Claus. 20 Ed 1. m. 4.  and Heir to Baldwine, Earl of Devon, Husband to that Margaret. And the year following granted 
n Pat. 21 Ed. 1. m. 3.  the Inheritance of the same Manor of Cristechirch, 
An. 1293. 23 Edw. 1.  unto the King; but before the end of that year, upon the 
o Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  Fourth Ides of November, she departed 
p Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  this life at Stokewel, near London, and was buried 
q Collectan. R. Glov. ut supra.  in the Priory of Brommore in Wiltshire, (of the Foundation of 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 201 b n. 40.  Baldwine de Riperiis, the First Earl of Devon of that name, her Ancestor) leaving 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. ●00 b. l. 51.  no issue, whereby this Earldom of Albemarle, with that of Devon, were, in process of time, transferred to other Families.   

Earls of Hereford.  
THe first Earl of this County, after the Conquest, was William Fitz-Osborne, 
William Fitz-Osborne. , a Person not inferior in point of Merit unto any of those that came over into England with the Puissant Norman Duke, nor much remote from him in Alliance: For Herfastus his Grandfather, was 
a W Gemet. 299 D.  Brother to Gunnora, Great Grandmother to that victorious Hero; and his Father 
b W Gemet. 299 D.  Osberne de Crepon, Steward 
c Ib. 268 D. Ord. Vit. 467 A.  of his Household and Sewer 
d Ib 372 A. & 656 D. W Malms. 59 a. n. 30. .  
Of his generous exploits before he came first into England, that whereof, I have already made some mention in my discourse of Roger de Montgomery, under the title of Arundel and Shrewsbury, is not the least, when he was sent with him by Duke William, to discover the strength of Geffrey Martel, Earl of Anjou, who then came with all his power to raise the siege of Danfront.  
Amongst the Counsellors of that Renowned Duke, he is instanced 
e Rad. de Diceto, 479. ● 30. Gesta W. Duc. Nor. 197 a  for one; and of his advisers 
f Rad. de Diceto, 479. ● 30. Gesta W. Duc. Nor. 197 a  to undertake that famous expedition into England, which proved so successful, the chief 
g W. Malms. 59 a. n 30. H Hunt. 210 b. n. 20. ; and not only so, but that he pressed 
h W. Malms. 59 a. n 30. H Hunt. 210 b. n. 20.  him thereto with most earnest and weighty Arguments. Nor was he wanting to second that his Counsel by his Actions most valiantly adventuring 
i Gesta W. Duc Nor. 202 D. Ord. Vit. 501 C.  himself in that Signal Battle, whereby that Duke obtained the Crown of England, being then the chief 
k Gesta W. Ducis, 208 D. Ord. Vit. 506 C.  in his Army; for which high services, he was first advanced 
l R. Hoved. 258 a. n 10.  to this Earldom of Hereford, having also the Isle of Wight then given 
m Ord. Vit. 521 D.  him; 
An. 1066.  and in the second year of His Reign, constituted 
n Ord. Vit. 506 C W Malms. 258 A. n. 20.  Governor of that strong Castle at winchester, which was then newly built; as also chief 
o Ord. Vit. 506 C W Malms. 258 A. n. 20.  Administrator of Justice throughout the whole North of England, (as Odo, Earl of 〈◊〉, was throughout the South) in which he behaved 
p Gesta W. Ducis, 212 A.  himself with no little prudence; sometimes acting alone, but in cases of necessity sitting 
q Gesta W. Ducis, 212 A.  both together, and assisting each other; always deporting himself with great Equity, as the King had directed him to do; punishing the 
r Gesta W. Ducis, 212 A.  bad, cherishing the good, and carefully superintending those, who did administer Justice under him in each place.  
In the third of that King's Reign, after the raising of a strong Fort at York by the King, 
An. 1068.  (when he had relieved that City, then besieged by Edgar Etheling, and his adherents) he was made 
s Ord. Vit. 512 D.  Governor thereof.  
By the advice 
t W. Malms●. 259 a. n 20.  of this Earl, and some others, it is said, That King William caused all the Monasteries of England to be searched, and what Money he found that the rich Men of the Land had therein deposited, by reason of his austerity, to be taken away.  
Howbeit, to make some amends for that, and all other miscarriages, which his Military course of life, or any other worldly respects had exposed him unto, he became the devout Founder 
u W. Gemet. 278 C.  of two fair Abbeys in Normandy; the one at Lira, the other at Corne●les.  
And unto 
x Ex Registry de Lira, n. 136 & 138.  that of Lira, gave divers Churches Lands and Tithes in England, viz. The Church of Hanley in Worcestershire, as also all the Tithes of that Lordship, with Twenty shillings yearly Rent, one Man, and half a yard Land there. Likewise, all the Tithes of the Forest of Malverne, excepting Venison, the Tithes of Cuhull, with one Man, and half a yard Land there; the Tithes of Bissley, with one Man, and one yard Land there; the Tithes of Eldresfeld, one Man, and one yard Land there: The Churches of Fechham, Chedworth, the Tithes of Alverthone, and Eight shillings Rend out of the Church of Salpertone, the Tithes of Frothelmetone, with one hide and one yard Land in Danteburne.  
But I now come to his death; the occasion whereof was thus 
y W. Gemet. 299 B, C. Ord. Vit. 526 D. , Upon the death of Baldwine, Earl of Flanders, Ernulph, Earl of Henault, being of right to succeed him, as Nephew and Heir (for he was his Grandchild by his eldest Son) Philip, King of France, came to his aid therein; and Maud, Queen of England, Aunt to the said Arnulph, sent this our Earl William Fitz-Osborne to give him assistance: But to oppose this Claim of Arnulph, Robert the Frison his Uncle, procured great Forces from Henry the Emperor; wherewith marching suddenly against the other, he fell upon them before they were aware; and having thereby soon routed the French, slew the said Arnulph his Nephew, with this our stout Earl, upon the Tenth Kalends of March, in the year 1070. 
An. 1070. 4 W. Con●  Upon whose death, let us hear what the Monk of Utica (an English Man by birth) saith 
z Ord. Vit, 536 A. , and seriously take into consideration the vanity of Earthly-greatness; and withal observe, That after this short life of Nature, there is a long life of Fame, who will blow her Trumpet aloud to posterity, and plainly lay open to the World, as well the bad as good Actions of the most potent Men that shall be in their highest pitch of worldly power. Verè, ut gloria mundi flos feni, etc. Certainly (saith he) the glory of this World fadeth, and withereth as the flower of the Field, yea, it passeth away and vanisheth even as smoke. What is become of William Fitz-Osberne, Earl of Hereford, Vicegerent to the King, Sewer of Normandy, that mosis Warlike General? Was he not in truth the chief and greatest oppressor of the English; and he who cherished an enormous cause by his boldness, whereby many thousands were brought to miserable ends? ● See! The just judge beholding all things, rewards every man according to his own demerits. Alas! Is he not now slain? Hath not this hardy Champion had his desert? As he slew many with the Sword, so he suddenly received his death by the Sword.  
Nor is it unworthy of Note, what the Monk of Worcester hath 
a Regist. Wigorn. in Bibl. Cotton.  of him.— The Town of Headsofrey, saith he, situate at the East of Wic, doth of right belong to this Monastery; but after the Norman Conquest of this Realm, Earl William (of Hereford) took it away, and gave it to one Gilbert his servant, and so we lost that Lordship. And this Earl William, who unjustly took from God, and S. Mary, many other Lands, by the just judgement of God, not long after died (a banished man from his Country) an ignominious death; for not being afraid to disherit the Houses of God, God in just vindication thereof left him no heir to his Honour; his Son and Heir, being for Treason, within a short time imprisoned, where he miserably ended his life, and all his Posterity, by a public Law, deprived of their Inheritance.  
Dying thus, his Corpse was conveyed to Cormeilles (one of the Abbeys of his own Foundation) and there 
b W. Gemet. 282 A & 278 B.  Interred.  
There is no doubt but that he had very large Possessions by the Conqueror's gift; for it appears that he built the Castle of Estbrighoyel in Glocestershire, and the Castles of Clifford, Wigmore, and Ewias, in Herefordshire; but, in regard he died long before the General Survey, there is no Memorial at all left of them.  
This Earl first took 
c Ibid. 281 D.  to Wife Adeline, Daughter to Roger de Toney (a great Baron, of whom I shall make mention in due place) and had 
d Ibid. 281 D.  issue by her, Three Sons and three Daughters; of which Sons, William, the eldest, had 
e Ord. Vit. 576 D. W. Gemet. 299 D.  after his Father's death, Bretol, and all other his Lands in Normandy; and, by the assistance of Philip, King of France, and Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, did, after a time, recover 
f Ibid. 300 C, D.  the Castle of Ivery, extorted from him by Gohell de Berhehivale; which Castle he had of the gift 
g Ord. Vit. 664 C.  of the said Robert. And having married 
h Ord. Vit. 810 B.  Adeline, Daughter to Hugh de Montfort, and been a great Benefactor 
i Ibid. 576 D.  to the Monks of Utica, departed 
k Ibid. 577 B.  this life the second Ides of january, An. 1099. (12 Wil Rusi.) Whereupon he had Sepulture 
l Ibid. 577 B.  in the Cloister at Lira before mentioned; but left no legitimate issue.  
His second Son was Ralph, shorn 
m W. Gemet. 282 A.  a Monk at Cormeiles in his youth.  
The third was Roger 
Roger.  the Britolio, who had 
n Ibid. 299 D. Ord. Vit. 527 A.  this Earldom of Hereford, and all his Lands in England after his Father's death. By the Instigation of this Roger, King William caused 
o Jorval. 974. n. 20.  all the Monasteries of England, in the Eighth of His Reign, to be searched for their treasure: But this Earl stood not long; for, being a faithless and treacherous Man, and combining with Ralph de Guader, Earl of Norfolk, (who had wedded his Sister Emme) in that Conspiracy 
p Ibid. 534 A, ●, C.  for divesting King William of the Government, 
An. 1078.  and advancing themselves to the sole sway of all; under most specious pretences he raised 
q Ibid. 535 A.  a powerful Army, and broke out in 
r Ibid.  open Rebellion, but without success; for the King presently fell upon them with his Forces at a place called Fagadune, and there utterly routed 
z Ibid 535 D.  both of them, and all their adherents; who thereupon fleeing to Norwich, held 
a Ibid 535 D.  that City as long as they could; but at length being constrained to render it, this Earl Roger was sent 
b Ibid 535 D.  for to the Court, and being questioned thereupon, could not 
c Ibid 535 D.  deny the fact: Wherefore, according to the Norman Law, he was adjudged 
d Ibid. 539 D.  to lose all his Possessions, and to perpetual imprisonment, where, though he frequently used many scornful and contumelious expressions towards the King; yet he was pleased, at the celebration of the Feast of ●aster, in a solemn manner (as then was usual) to send 
e Ibid. 539 D.  to this Earl Roger, at that time in prison, His Royal Robes; who so disdained the favour, that he forthwith caused 
f Ibid. 539 D.  a great fire to be made, and the Mantle, the inner Surcoat of Silk, and the upper Garment lined with precious Furs, to be suddenly burnt. Which being made known to the King, he became not a little displeased, and said 
g Ibid. 53● A. , Certainly he is a very proud Man, who hath thus abused me; but, By the Brightness of God, he shall never come out of prison so long as I live. Which expression was fulfilled to the utmost; for he never was released, during that King's life, nor after, but died 
h Ibid. 53● A.  in prison; leaving 
i Ibid. 53● A.  issue (though by whom not mentioned) two Sons Raynald and Roger, excellent Soldiers under King Henry the First; who, soliciting his clemency in their great distresses, found 
k Ibid.  little regard.  
The two Daughters of this Earl William, were these, The first, viz. Emme, Wife 
l W. Gemet. 299 D.  to Ralph de Guader, Earl of Norfolk, of whom I shall say more under that Title; and the second 
m Ord. Vit 810 C.  ... Mother to Raynald de Cracci; but her Christian name, and her Husbands, not expressed.  
The second Wife of the same Earl William Fitz-Osborne, was Richild, Daughter and 
n Annal. Jac. Meye●, l. b. 2. p 27, 29, 3●, 33.  Heir to Reginald, Earl of Henault; first married to Herman, sometime also Earl of Henault: Secondly, to 
o Pier Balthasar in les Generals des Contes de Fla●dres, p. 68  Baldwine de Monte, called The Peaceable; and lastly, to 
p Pier Balthasar in les Generals des Contes de Fla●dres, p. 68  this our Earl.  
Which Richild seeing Ernulph, Earl of Henault, her Son, and this Earl William Fitz-Osborne, her Husband slain by Robert de Frison (as hath been already said) betook 
q Pier Balthasar in les Generals des Contes de Fla●dres, p. 68  herself to a Religious Habit, and was veiled a Nun 
r Pier Balthasar in les Generals des Contes de Fla●dres, p. 68  in the Abbey of Liege in Germany, and departing 
s Maye●us, p. 35.  this life on the Ides of March, An. 1086. was buried 
t Maye●us, p. 35.  by her second Husband Baldwine de Monte, in the Abbey of Haunow, which they had Founded.   

Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk.  
RAphe, surnamed 
a W. Malms 58. B. n. 30. Ord. Vit. 522 C.  Waher or Guader, was constituted 
b W. Malmsb. 59 a. n. 10.  Earl of these Counties, by King William the Conqueror. Some 
c Annal Mat. West. in An. 1075. Mat Paris▪ in eodem An.  of our Historians do affirm, That he was an Englishman by Birth, born in Norfolk; and by his Mother's side of British Parentage (which they understand to be 
d Annal Mat. West. in An. 1075. Mat Paris▪ in eodem An.  Welsh;) but others 
e W. Gemet, 299 D. , that he was of Britanny in France: Which is the more likely, in regard he was owner 
f Ord. Vit. 53● C.  of the Castle of 〈◊〉, in that Province.  
Of this Earl there is not much memorable, other than what relateth to his perfidiousness towards King William, whom he designed 
g W. Malms. 59 n. 20. R. Hoved. 211 b. n. 30.  to destroy or expel; 
An. 1073. (9 W. C.)  and, to that end drew 
h W. Malms. 59 n. 20. R. Hoved. 211 b. n. 30.  into his Conspiracy, Roger de Britolio, Earl of Here●ord, Waltheof, the Great Earl of Northumberland, and some others, at Inning in Suffolk, upon his own Wedding day, when he married Emme, Sister to the same Earl of Herefo●d, (whose command he had to the contrary) taking his opportunity to impart 
i W. Malmsb. ut supra.  the business to them, when they were all highly elevated with Wine; by the advantage whereof, he then got their consents to join with him therein. Howbeit, the next day, when they were out of their Cups, and had better considered of the Matter; some of them cooling, retired 
k Ib. n. 20.  themselves, and quitted his company: Nevertheless, this Earl, with Roger, Earl of Hereford, and some others, persisted 
l Ib. n. 20.  in their purpose; and for the better bringing it to pass, raised 
m Ib. n. 20.  what forces they could in their respective Counties; and having so done, endeavoured 
n R. Hoved. 26● b. n. 40 S Dunel 208 n. 30, 40 & 50.  the Conjunction of them: But the venerable Wolstan, than Bishop of Worcester, being aware thereof, got what strength he could together, and maturely 
o R Hoved. 26● b. n. 40 S Dunel 208 n. 30, 40 & 50.  prevented the Earl of Hereford from passing Severne with his Army. Agelwine, abbot of Evesham, Vrso de Abbot, Sheriff of Worcestershire, and Walter de Laci (than a great Baron in Herefordshir●) coming 
p Ibid.  also, with all the power they could raise to the Bishop's assistance therein.  
And as this Reverend Bishop, with those I have mentioned, did what they well could to prevent Earl Roger from proceeding farther in that Rebellious enterprise: So did 
q S. Dunelm. 208. n. 60.  those stout and warlike Prelates, viz. Odo, Bishop of Bay●●●, and Geffrey, Bishop of Constance, with a considerable strength of English and Normans appear against Earl Ralph, then encamped near Cambridge; who soon discerning, that he was not able to give them Battle, fled 
r Ibid. n. 50.  privately to Norwich; and soon after taking shipping, got first into 
s Jorval 974. 30. H. Hunt 211 b. n. ●0. Ord. Vit. 5●5 ●, C. ●  Britanny, and thence into 
t Jorval 974. 30. H. Hunt 211 b. n. ●0. Ord. Vit. 5●5 ●, C. ●  Denmark, leaving those 
u Jorval 974. 30. H. Hunt 211 b. n. ●0. Ord. Vit. 5●5 ●, C. ●  Forces he had gathered together, to the mercy of his Adversaries; of which, many were slain, and many taken prisoners.  
But the Castle of Norwich being thereupon besieged 
x R. Hoved. 262 a. , was soon rendered 
y R. Hoved. 262 a.  by the Countess (his wife) and permission given 
z R. Hoved. 262 a.  to her to go beyond Sea.  
Being thus in Denmark, and there prevailing 
a Jorval. 975. ● 4●. H H●●t. ut supra  with Cnute, Son to King Swain, and Hacun a great Earl of that Country, to be of his party, he ●et Sail for England with Two hundred Ships. Howbeit, when they came near the Coast, and well understood 
b H Hunt. 211 b. n. 40.  what an Army King William had to encounter them, they diverted their course, and landed 
c H. Hunt. 211 b. n. 40.  in Flanders. After which, being a banished 
d Ord. Vit. 535 C.  Man, he took 
e Ibid.  upon him the Cross, in the time of Pope Vrban the ... And with Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, went 
f Ibid.  in that expedition of his unto Ie●usa●em against the ●urks, where, he afterwards, as a Pilgrim 
g Ibid. , in great penance (his wife also accompanying him) died 
h Ibid. .  
Of the Lands whereof he was possessed, the Conquerors Survey makes only mention of these, viz. Burton in Northamptonshire, Sanfort in Essex, Oucley in Berkshire, Bucham, Acle, Half●iate, Fiscele, Cas●re, Belge, Mildetune, Eccles, and Walesham in Nonfolk, and Stoctone, Walendham and Lutresurd in Com. Liecest.  
This Earl Ralph had issue by E●●e his Wife, two Sons, viz. 
i W. Gement 300 D.  Ralph de Waer, and Alan 
k Ord. Vit. 729 D. ; and one Daughter, viz. Itta 
l Ibid. 8●5 D.  (alias Amicia) Wise 
m W. Gemet. 300 A.  to Robert, Earl of Leicester, (Son to Robert, Earl of Mellent;) unto whom she brought 
n Ord. Vit. 867 C, D. , after the death of William de Britolio her Uncle, Lize, Glott, Britoll, and a great part of those Lands which William Fitz-Osborne, her Grandfather, had in Normandy; and which thenceforth were possessed by the succeeding Earls of Leicester.  
Which Ralph de Waer (eldest son to this last mentioned Earl Ralph) was adopted Heir unto his Uncle William de Britolio, (by reason that he had no Legitimate Issue of his Body) but being rejected 
o Ord. Vit. 810 C.  by the Normans, he possessed 
p Ord. Vit. 810 C.  nothing thereof, Eustace his Illegitimate Son, by their power, having the same: Yet afterwards, through the favour of King Henry the First, he obtained 
q Ibid. 〈◊〉 a.  all the Honour of his Ancestors in those parts, excepting Pace●, which 
r Ibid. 〈◊〉 a.  Eustace de Britolio (an Illegitimate Son of William de Britolio) held.   

Earls of Warwick.  
THe first who had the title of Earl here, (after the Norman Conquest) was Henry de Newburgh, 
Henry.  a younger 
a W. Gemet. 269 A.  Son to Roger de Bellomont, Earl of Mellent, so called 
b Hist. MS. Joh. Rous in Bibl. Cotto●. p. 125.  from the Castle of Newburgh in Normandy, the place of his Birth. As to the direct time of his advancement to this Earldom, it doth not certainly appear; but, by Circumstances I guess it to have been towards the later end of King William the Conqueror's Reign, in regard there is no mention of him in the General Survey (begun in the Fourteenth of that King's time;) for my Author 
c Ibid.  says, That King William having begirt Warwick with a mighty Ditch, for the Precinct of its Walls; and erected the Gates at his own charge, did then promote this Henry to the Earldom, and annexed thereto the Royalty of the Borough, which at that time belonged to the Crown.  
That Earls thus anciently had no formal Charters of Creation, is plain enough to those who have looked into Antiquities; the manner of their Investiture into that Dignity being then, By Girding with the Sword of the County, as Matth. Paris 
d Mat. Paris, p. 154. l. 53. , and others do observe. It cannot therefore be expected, that I should say more, as to the manner of his advancement thereto; howbeit, that it was the Conqueror who conferred this honour upon him, is not only manifest from the testimony of john Rous, already vouched, but the credit of divers other 
e W. Gemet. l 7. c. ●. Ord. Vit. p. 709 A. Chr. 〈◊〉, f. 68 A.  noted Historians.  
It should seem, that before the King raised him to this state of Earl, he was trusted with the custody 
f Ord. Vit. p. 511 C.  of Warwick Castle, then newly built by the Conqueror, or rather enlarged and more strengthened. But though he had this honour by the Conqueror's gift, he was not, during that King days, possessed of all those Lands, whereof afterwards he died seized; for it is evident 
g Regist. de Abend. in Bibl. Cotton. fol. 137 a. , that King William Rufus in the very beginning of His Reign, bestowed on him the whole Inheritance of Turchil de Warwick (who had 
h Domesd. lib. sub tit. Warw. etc.  large Possessions in this County, and several others, in the Conqueror's time, having the reputation of Earl, though he was but in the nature of Deputy or Lieutenant here to the Earl of Mercia) whereupon he laid claim 
i Regist. de Abend. ut supra.  to what the Monks of Abendon had in Little Chesterton, and Hill (both in Com. Warr.) of Turhils' gift, in the days of Abbot Aldelme; so that the succeeding Abbot, for quiet enjoyment thereof, came to a new Agreement 
k Ibid.  with him, and gave 
l Ibid.  him a mark in Gold for confirmation of their Title.  
That which I farther find most memorable of this Earl Henry, is, That he was one of those, who in An. 1081. (14 W. Conq.) by 
m Ord. Vit. p. 572 D. & 573 A, B.  fair Persuasions, qualified the anger of King William towards Robert Curthose his eldest Son; so that a fair composure 
n Ord. Vit. p. 572 D. & 573 A, B.  then ensued betwixt them. Being formerly of 
o H. Knighton, 2374. n. 60.  great familiarity with Henry, the King's youngest Son, he stuck 
p H. Knighton, 2374. n. 60.  closest to him, upon the death of King William Rufus, for his obtaining the Crown of this Realm, and likewise 
q W. Malmsb. f. 88 a n. 40.  ever afterwards. Moreover, amongst the Witnesses to that notable Charter of King Henry the First, whereby he confirmed 
r Mat. Paris, pag. 56. n. 30.  the Laws of King Edward the Confessor, and granted 
s Mat. Paris, pag. 56. n. 30.  many other savours, both to the Clergy and Laity; he is Recorded to have been 
t Mat. Paris, pag. 56. n. 30.  one. He also began 
u Hist. MS. Jo●. Rous, u● supra, p. 166.  the making of Wedgenock Park, near his Castle at Warwick, therein following the example 
x Hist. MS. Jo●. Rous, u● supra, p. 166.  of King Henry, who made 
y Hist. MS. Jo●. Rous, u● supra, p. 166.  the first Park at Woodstock that ever was in England. He likewise Founded 
z Ibid. p. 167.  the Priory at Warwick for Canons of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre; and gave 
a Regist. Col. Warw. in Scacc. penès Remem. Reg. f 7b.  the Church of Compton Murdac to be a Prebend in the Church of our Lady at Warwick, before it was made Collegiate. To the Monks of Preaux in Normandy, he gave 
b Cart. 13 Ed. 1. n 69 per Inspex.  the Lordship of Warmington in Com. Warr. which afterwards became a Cell to that Foreign Monastery. And, having wedded 
c Ord. Vit. p. 676 A.  Margaret, Daughter to Rotrode, Earl of Perch, left issue by he● five Sons, viz. Roger 
f W Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41.  his Successor in this Earldom of Warwick, Henry 
g W Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41. , Geffrey, Rotrode, 
h Ord. Vit. p. 919 C. , Bishop of Eureux; and Robert 
i W. Gemet. ut supra. , who inheriting his Father's Lands in Normandy, was Seneschal 
k Ord. Vit. p. 709 b.  and Justice 
l Ord. Vit. p. 709 b.  of that Dukedom; as also a great Benefactor 
m Ord. Vit. p. 709 b.  to the Abbey of Bec, in which he was afterwards shorn 
n Chr. Nor. 996 A, B.  a Monk, and departing this life xiiii Kal. Sept. An. 1158. had Sepulture 
o Chr. Nor. 996 A, B.  in the Chapterhouse there. He had issue likewise two 
p W Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41.  Daughters, but their names I find not, nor whether they were married; and dying 
q Rot. Joh. Rous.  xx junii, An. 1123. (23 Hen. 1.) lieth buried 
r Rot. Joh. Rous.  in the Abbey of Preaux.  
Of Margaret his Countess, who survived him 
s Rot. Pip. 2 H. ●. Warr.  above twenty years, it appears, that she was a special Benefactor to the Knight's Templars: For in the year 1156. (2 Hen. 2.) she gave 
t MS in Bibl. Coctan. sub effigy Vitellu, f. 1.  them the Town of Lammadok in Wales, and to the Canons of Kennilworth, quitted 
u Regist. de Kennel. p. 19  her interest in the moiety of the Lordship of Salford in Com. Warr. by the consent of her Sons, viz. 
x Regist. de. Kennel. p. 19  Rotrode, Bishop of Eureux, Roger, Earl of Warwick, Robert de Newburgh, Geffrey, and Henry.  
I now come to Roger 
Roger.  the succeeding Earl. This Roger (amongst other the great Men of that time) was a Witness 
y Rich. Hagustald 315 l. 8.  to King Stephen's Laws; and though he little 
z Gesta Reg. Steph. 953 C.  affected Military Employments, yet he was one of those who adhered 
a Ibid. pag. 956 B.  to Maud the Empress against King Stephen; being with the Earl of Gloucester, and divers other persons of note, at 
b Ibid. pag. 956 B.  the siege of Winchester in 6. Steph. at which time their Army being utterly routed 
c Ibid pag▪ 957 A.  by King Stephen's Forces, most of the Nobles who then stood for the Empress, were taken 
d Ibid pag▪ 957 A.  prisoners: But I do not find that this Earl Roger had much prejudice thereby, in regard 
e Ibid. D.  King Stephen, who had been taken prisoner before, in the Battle of Lincoln, was then set at liberty, upon condition, that the Earl of Gloucester, taken then at Winchester, should also stand in the same state of Freedom; and likewise, the rest 
f Ibid. D.  of his party, as he and they were before that overthrow.  
This Earl is reputed 
g Rot. Joh. Rous.  to have been the Conqueror of Gowherland in Wales, which his Posterity, for a long time afterwards enjoyed, wherein he Founded 
h Rot. Joh. Rous.  a small Priory at 〈◊〉, annexing 
i Rot. Joh. Rous.  it as a Cell to the Monastery of S. Taurines' in Normandy; and gave 
k MS. in Bible Cotton ut supra. fol. 1.  to the Abbey of Nerhe in 〈◊〉, certain Lands and Fishing lying in tha● County, within his Territory of Gowherland. The Foundation of the Priory at Warwick▪ begun by his Father, he perfected 
l Rot. Joh. Rous. , and Founded 
m Rot. Joh. Rous.  the Collegiate Church of our Lady there; as also the Hospital 
n Rot. Joh. Rous.  of S. Michael for Lepers, together with the House 
o Ibid.  of Templars beyond the Bridge.  
To divers Monasteries he was also a Benefactor. To the Canons of 〈◊〉 he gave 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 312 a. n. 40.  the Church of Norboro, with the Chapel of Huncote. To the Knight's Templars xi s. yearly Rent 
q Ibid. 532 a. n. 40. , out of his Mill at ●re●ham in Com. Rutl. As also four 
r Ibid. 538 a● n. 10.  Oxgangs of Land in that Lordship. To the Monks of Bruere in Com. Oxon he gave 
s Cart. Antiq. R. n 1.  his Lordship of 〈◊〉 and to 
t Regist. de ●●pwell in Bibl. Cotton. fol. 79 a  the Monks of Pipwell in Com. Northampton, the Lordship of Causton in Com. Warr. To the Canons of Renilworth, he confirmed 
u Regist. de 〈◊〉. p. 18 & p 20.  the Grants of the Lordships of 〈◊〉 and Newnham in Com. Warr. which were of his Fee; and farther bestowed 
x Ibid. p. 19  on them certain Lands in Warwick, with the Churches 
y Ibid. pag. 21, 22.  of Brailes and Wellesburn, in the same County. To the Monks of P●eaux in Norman●y he gave 
z Ex Autogr▪ penès. Lucy Eq. Aur.  two Hides of Land in Walton in Com. Warr. To the Monks of Geroudon in Com. Leicest. he gave 
a Cartular. W●●w. Com▪ penès Dudl. D. North. fol. 53.  the Town of Badsley (Endsor) in Com. Warr. (which afterwards was rendered by them to William his Son and Successor.) To the Monks of Bordsley in Com. Wigorn. he confirmed 
b Ex Autogr. penès Clem. Throkmorton. Ar.  the Grant of Suhanger, (id est Sunger,, near Claerdon) in Com. Warr. which William Gifford had given to them; and bestowed 
c Ex Autogr. in Offic. Ar.  on them one Hide of Land in Oxshalve. To the Monks of Thorney in Com. Cantabr. he confirmed 
d Regist. de Thorney, p 4. f. 2 a.  the moiety of the Manor of Wenge, given to them by Robert de Montfort. To the Monks of Canwe●● in Com. Staff. he gave 
e Ex Autogr. penès W●ll. Peshale Eq. Aur●  three yard Land lying in Hull (id est, Hil●) within his Lordship of Su●ton-Colefield in Com. Warr. And to the Nuns of Wrokeshale, he confirmed 
f Cart. 1 Ed. 3. n. 1. pet Inspex.  the Church of Shukborow, with certain Lands in that Lordship; as also 
g Ibid.  in Burton and Radford, given to them by several persons.  
And having Wedded 
q W. Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41.  Gundred, Daughter to William, Earl Warren (the Second) and Sister by the Mother's side, to Waleran, Earl of Mellent, he left issue by her three Sons, viz. 
r W. Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41.  William, Waleran, and Henry, and one Daughter 
s W. Gemet. lib. 8. cap. 41. , called Agnes. Which William and Waleran were both of them successively Earl of Warwick. And Henry had 
t Rot. Joh. Rous.  Gowherland in Wales, by his Father's gift; but by his death without issue, it came to William his elder Brother; and Agnes became the Wife 
u Cartular. Warw. Cam. fol. 54 a.  of Geffrey de Clinton, Chamberlain to the King (Son to Geffrey, the Founder of kenilworth Castle and Priory;) which Geffrey had 
x Ibid.  in Frankmarriage with her, by the gift of her Father, Ten Knights Fees of those Seventeen that he held of his Fee; and for which▪ he was to do service in the Castle of Brandon. Moreover, this Geffrey had thereupon a Grant 
y Ibid.  of this County of Warwick, id est, the Sheriffalty thereof; for so it appeareth from sundry Testimonies, To hold to him and his heirs, of this Earl and his heirs, in such sort, as it was held by the King.  
This Earl Roger died 
z Rot. Joh. Rous.  xii junii, An. 1153. (18 Steph.) In which year, Henry, Duke of Normandy, (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Second) coming 
a Mat. Paris, pag. 86. n. 10.  into England with a mighty power, had that great respect from Gundred, than Countess of Warwick, (Widow of the deceased Earl) that she outed 
b Mat. Paris, pag. 86. n. 10.  King Stephen's Soldiers, and delivered 
c Mat. Paris, pag. 86. n. 10.  Warwick Castle to him.  
I now come to William, 
William.  eldest Son and Successor to the last Earl; who in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
d Lib. Rub. in Scacc. fub tit. Warw.  the Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
e Lib. Rub. in Scacc. fub tit. Warw.  the number of his Knights Fees, to be Cv and an half. This Earl William Founded 
f Rot. Joh. Rous.  two Hospitals; the one of S. john, the other of S. Thomas (both in Warwick) built 
g Ibid.  a new Church for the Templars there, and bestowed 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 545 b. n. 50.  on them the Manor of Shireburne, and certain Lands in Morton (both in the County of Warwick.) Moreover, he ratified 
i Regist. de Cumba in Bibl. Cotton. fol. 39 a.  to the Monks of Comb, one Hide of Land in Bilney, granted to them by Thurbert de Bilney, and confirmed 
k Regist. de Pipwel. f. 79 a, b.  to the Monks of Pipwell, what his Father had given them in Causton; for which respect, they received 
l Regist. de Pipwel. f. 79 a, b.  him into their Fraternity, as a Founder of that Abbey. To the Canons of Kenilworth, he ratified 
m Regist. de Kenil. p. 34.  the Churches of Loxley, Brailes, and Wellesburne; the one given to them by Robert Fitz-Odonis, and the other two by Earl Roger his Father. In consideration whereof, they allowed him the perpetual presentation 
n Ibid.  of one Canon in their House.  
This Earl William married two Wives; first Maud 
o Plac. de Banco, T. Pasch. ●1 H. 3. Rot. 3. in dorso. , the eldest of the two Daughters, and Coheirs of William Lord Percy, and Margaret 
p Rot. Joh. Rous.  D'Eivile, if Rous mistake not; but I am of opinion, that Maud was the later Wife: For I find, that, by a special Charter 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 842 b. n. 50. , she gave the Church of Tadcaster, with the Chapel of Haselwood, to the Monks of. Salley in Com. Ebor. for the health 
r Ibid. 843 a. n. 40 & 50.  of her Soul, and the Soul of William, Earl of Warwick, her late Husband; as also 
s Ibid. 843 a. n. 40 & 50.  for the Souls of William de Percy her Father, Adelidis de Tunebrigge her Mother, Alan de Percy her Brother, and Agnes her Sister. Moreover, that she bestowed 
t Regist. de Salley in Bibl. De●ves. f. 2 a.  on them on Carucate of Land in Ca●●hon, the place of her Birth. And in 31. Hen. 2. upon her Father's death, gave 
u Rot. Pip. 31 Hen. 2. Ebor.  a fine to the King of Seven hundred marks, for Livery of those Lands of her Fathers, which by Inheritance belonged to her; as also 
x Rot. Pip. 31 Hen. 2. Ebor.  that she might have an Assignation of her Dowry, and not be compelled to marry unto any, but whom she should like.  
But by neither of these Wives had this last mentioned Earl William any issue; so that, departing 
y Rot. Joh. Rous. R. Hoved. 355. n. 30.  this life in the Holy Land, 15 Nou. An. 1184. (30 Hen. 2.) Waleran his Brother succeeded 
z Ibid.  him in this Earldom. Which Waleran 
Waleran.  in 7 Rich. 1. giving twenty marks fine 
a Rot. Pip. 2 Rich. 1. Warw.  to the King, had Livery 
b Rot. Pip. 2 Rich. 1. Warw.  of the Tertium Denarium de placitis Comitatus. And in 9 Rich. 1. stood charged with these following debts to the King, viz. Forty two pound four shillings and eight pence, for the Scutage 
c Rot Pip. 9 Rich. 1. Warw.  levied upon the King's Redemption; likewise in One hundred pound for Licence 
d Rot Pip. 9 Rich. 1. Warw▪  to return into England; and in One hundred marks more, for 
e Rot Pip. 9 Rich. 1. Warw▪  leave to marry (Alice) the Daughter of Robert de Harecourt, Widow of john de Limesie. He had also much ado a great part of his time, touching his inheritance; there starting 
f Rot. Joh. Rous.  up one who feigned himself to he his Brother (Earl William) deceased in the Holy Land, which occasioned 
g Rot. Joh. Rous.  him no little trouble and vexation; so that it is thought by some 
h Ibid. , that the Grant which he made to Hubert, Archbishop of Canterbury, (than Chancellor of England) of the Advowson of all the Prebendaries belonging to the Collegiate Church in Warwick, to hold during his life, was to purchase his favour in that weighty business. As to his Works of Piety, all that I have seen is, That he gave 
i Ibid.  to the Hospital of S. Michael in Warwick, all the Tithe arising out of the Assarts of Wedgnock; and likewise of the Paunage and Venison. To 
k Ex Autogr. penès Cokesey de P●●ley.  the Nuns of Pinley, certain Lands in Curdeshale, within the Liberties of Claverdon; and to the 
l Inq. per H. No●●ingh. fol. 93 a.  Nuns of Wrokeshale, one yard Land lying in Bails.  
This Earl had two Wives, viz. Margery the Daughter 
m Rot. Joh. Rous.  of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, and Alice the Daughter 
n Rot. Joh. Rous.  of john de Harecourt, (Widow 
o Regist. de Berlings in Bibl. Cotton.  of john de Limesie,) and departing 
p Pat. 6 Joh. m. 10.  this life in 6 joh. left issue divers Children: Of which, Henry being the eldest, succeeded him in this Earldom; Waleran had the Manors of Gretham and Cotesmore in Com. Rotel. with certain Lands in Com. Wigorn. given 
q Rot Joh. Rous.  unto him by his Father, but died 
r Rot. Joh. Rous.  issueless; Alice his Daughter (by Alice his last Wife) became the Wife 
s Plac. de Banco T. Pa●ch. 11 H 1. Rot. 11. in dorso.  of William Manduit of Hanslape in Com. Buck. having for her marriage 
t Cartular. Warw. Com. f. 122 b.  portion, the Manor of Wauton, (since called Wauton-Manduit) in Com. Warr. but being married very young, continued 
u Plac. apud. Westm. O●●ab. Nick. 9 H. 3. Ro●. 9  in the custody of her Mother for some time after her Espousals; and Gundred his other Daughter, brought up 
x Ex Autog. 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Dinley, with Isabel his Niece; for whose education, he granted 
y Ex Autog. 〈…〉  in his life time to the Nuns of that House, two marks of Silver yearly to be paid, by the hands of his Steward at Claverdon. At which time, for 
z Ex Autog. 〈…〉  the health of his own Sonl, and for the Souls of Margery his Wife, Roger his Father, Gundred his Mother, Earl William his Brother, and all his Ancestors, he gave 
a Ex Autog. 〈…〉  to those Nuns of Pinley, the Redecimation of his Lordship of Walton, in pure Alms.  
Which Alice (his second Wife) surviving him, in 6 joh. gave 
b Rot Fin. 6 Joh. m. 7.  a Thousand pound fine, and Ten Palfreys, that she might continue a Widow, so that she might not be compelled to marry; and that she might have the custody of those Children, which she had by this deceased Earl; as also Threescore pounds per annum Lands, which he gave her freely to dispose; and likewise, 
c Rot Fin. 6 Joh. m. 7.  her reasonable Dowry of his Lands and Fees. And the next ensuing year, gave 
d Ibid. m ●.  three Palfreys more, that she might by a Jury of Twelve lawful Knights, have her Dowry admeasured out of those Lands and Fees. What was done therein I find not, but about two years after, by Agreement 
e ●in Levat. 9 Joh.  with the Succeeding Earl Henry, she had 
f ●in Levat. 9 Joh.  the Manors of Tanworth and Claverdon in Com. Warr. and Chedworth in Com. Gloc. with the service of two Knights Fees; the one in Ladbroke, and the other in Lo●ley, assigned unto her.  
I now come to Earl Henry, 
Henry.  (the eldest Son, and Successor to Earl Waleran.) This Henry being in 
g Rot. ●in. 7 Joh. m. 8.  minority at his Father's death▪ was committed 
h Rot. ●in. 7. Joh. m. 8.  to the custody of Thomas Basset (of Hedendon near Oxford.) Which Thomas, in consideration 
i Claus. 7 Joh m. ●5 & m. 11.  of a fine paid to the King, in 7 joh. had a Grant 
k Claus. 7 Joh m. ●5 & m. 11.  of his Marriage, to the intent he might match his Daughter to him (as afterwards he did, though she was not his first Wife;) and accordingly had Livery 
l Ibid.  of his Lands, with the Castle of Warwick.  
In 12 and 13 joh. upon Inquisition 
m Lib. Rub. 144 b.  taken, as to the number of Knights Fees, held of the King in capite, by the great Men of this Realm; it was then certified 
n Lib. Rub. 144 b.  that there were Fourscore and seventeen belonging to this Earl: For which, with the rest, (being all in number One hundred and two, and a third part) he paid 
o Rot. Pip. 13 Joh Warw.  Two hundred four marks eight shillings and ten pence, upon levying of that Scutage 
p Mat. Paris, p 230. n 40 & 50. , for the King's expedition into Wales. And in 15 joh. (arriving then to his full age) had Livery 
q Claus 15 Joh. m. 6.  of the Tertium Denarium de Comitatu Warwici, as his Ancestors heretofore had. In 16 joh. contributing 
r Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Warw.  Forty two marks towards the King's Wars in Poictou, he was exempted 
s Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Warw.  from the Scutage then levied for that service. And having been Loyal 
t Regist. de Barnwell penes. ... Haggard gen.  to King john in the time of his great troubles with the Barons, obtained the King's special Precept 
u Pat. 18 Joh. m 7.  unto Hugh de Nevil, unto whom the custody of Warwick Castle had been committed, during those distractions, to deliver it up to him and Thomas Basset; as also to make Livery 
x Claus. 18 Joh. p. 1 m. 6.  unto him of all the Lands of those Rebels which held of his Fee, to retain during pleasure.  
Nor was he less faithful to King Henry the Third; for ʸ at the siege of Mon●●orrel Castle in the first of His Reign, he joined 
z H. Knighton, 〈◊〉 23. n. 2● & 30.  with the Earls of Chester and Albemarle, as also in 
a H. Knighton, 〈◊〉. 23. n. 2● & 30.  the Battle of Lincoln, the same year, where the Rebellious Barons were totally overthrown. So likewise in 5 Hen. 3. For when 
b Claus. 5 H. 3. in ●o●so.  William de Fortz, Earl of Albemarle, had rebelliously fortified his Castle at Bi●ham in Com. Linc. he attended 
c Claus. 5 H. 3. in ●o●so.  the King in person to the siege thereof, having Scutage 
d Claus. 5 H. 3. in ●o●so.  from all his Tenants by Military Service, for the support of his charge in that expedition. And in 9 Hen. 3. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 9 H 3. Warw.  Forty nine pound two shillings five pence upon Levying of the Scutage of Montgomery. Nevertheless, when 
f Mat Paris, pag. 337. n. 40.  divers of the great Men, in 11 Hen. 3. put themselves in Arms, on the behalf of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, the King's Brother, he adhered 
g Mat Paris, pag. 337. n. 40.  to them; but that business was soon composed, and in 13 Hen. 3. obtained the King's Letters 
h Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 1●.  deprecatory to all his Tenants, who held of him by Military service, for Aid towards the expenses he was like to be at, in a voyage into Gascoigne, and to discharge some debt, then due by him to the King.  
During the minority of this Earl Henry, it was 
i Plac. de Banco 6 Edw. 1. Suss. , That King john (scil. in the Fourth of His Reign) gave the signory of Gowher in Wales (of his Inheritance) unto William de Braose; concerning which, the succeeding Earls of Warwick had great Suits, as in due place I shall show.  
He had two Wives, viz. Margery, 
k Rot. I h. Rou●●ic. 47 H. 3. n 27. , the eldest of the two Daughters of Henry d'oy of Hoke-Norton in Com. Oxon, Sister 
l Rot. I h. Rou● Esc. 47 H. 3. n 27.  of Henry, who died without issue, by which means part of D'oilies' Inheritance came to this Family: His other Wife was Philippe 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3 m 5. , one of the three Daughters and Heirs to Thomas Basset of Hedenoon before mentioned, and departed this life ... in 13 Hen. 3. Whereupon Philippe his Widow, gave 
n Rot Fin. 13 H. 3 m. 1.  One hundred marks to the King, that she might not be compelled to marry again, but to take to Husband, whom she should like best, in case he were a Loyal Subject. Whereupon, the same year she wedded 
o Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 23.  herself to Richard Siward, a turbulent spirited person, but of a Military 
p Mat. Paris, p. 387. l. 29.  disposition from his youth: For in 17 Hen. 3. he took 
q Ibid. p. 443. n. 10.  part with divers great Earls and Barons, in their Rebellion begun about that time; which was not well quieted till 22 Hen. 3. But from this Richard she was afterwards divorced 
r Claus. 26 H. 3. p 2. in dorso, m. 4. .  
And afterwards, in her pure Widowhood, gave 
s Ex Auto●r. Offic Armorum.  to the Canons of Berencester, (id est, Bisseter) in Com. Buck. Seven shillings yearly Rent, issuing out of certain Lands in Studley in Com. Warr. to find one Lamp continually burning before the Altar of S. john Baptist, in the Conventual Church of Berencester, for the health of her Soul, and all her Ancestors and children's Souls, and lieth buried 
t Rot. Joh. Rous.  in the Monastery there of her Father's Foundation.  
The issue which this last mentioned Earl Henry had, was only one Son, viz. Thomas 
Thomas.  
u Ibid. , and one Daughter called Margery 
x Ibid. ; both by his first Wife. Which Thomas was of full age at his Father's death; for the same year paying 
y Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 2.  One hundred pound for his relief, he had Livery 
z Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 2.  of his Lands. And in 17 Hen. 3. (four years after) inherited 
a Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 10.  D'Oilies Lands in Oxfordshire, by the death of Henry d'oy his Uncle 
b Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 10.  without issue. Of which, paying One hundred pound for his relief 
c Ibid. , and two Palfreys, and doing 
d Ibid.  his homage, he then had Livery 
e Ibid. ; and at Whitsuntide following (the King then 
f MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Cant.) K. 84. fol. 50 a.  keeping that Festival at Gloucester) was girt 
g MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Cant.) K. 84. fol. 50 a.  with the Sword of Knighthood, with 
h MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Cant.) K. 84. fol. 50 a.  Roger Bigot (Earl of Norfolk) and Hugh de Vere (Earl of Oxford.) Nay, I make a question, whether he had full Seism of this Earldom of Warwick till then, though he had Livery of his Lands four years before; for the King's Precept 
i Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 9  to the Sheriffs of this County (bearing date at Tewksbury, 24 May, the same year) saith thus. Rex ci●xit Thomam de Warewic ●ingulo Cemitatus Warewic; & mandatum est Vicecomiti Warwici; quod eidem. Comiti habere faciat de praedicto Comitatu, id quod habere debet nomine Comitis Warwici, & de quo praedecessores sui Comites Warwici, ●eisiti fuerunt, tanquam ad eos pertinente, nomine Comitatus Warwici. And, that this was the meaning of that Writ, viz. That he should thereby be invested into this Earldom, may seem by what the Historian 
k MS. Oxon, ut supra.  addeth to that mention of his being Knighted with Roger Bigot and Hugh Vere, scil. Willielmus Longespe accingitur gladio Militari, sed non fit Comes Sarum, which was at that very time.  
In 25 Hen. 3. this Earl Thomas gave 
l Rot. Pip. 25 H. 3. Warr.  Clxxx marks fine to the King, to the end he might be exempted from attendance upon him in his expedition into Gascoigne; which sum was over and above his Scutage thereupon due. For discharge 
m Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 2.  whereof, and that he might 
n Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 2.  levy the like upon his Tenants, he paid the year following Cxx l. more. But farther than this I cannot say of him, other than that he married 
o Rot. Joh. Rous. M. Westm. in eod. A●.  Ela Daughter to William Longespe, Earl of Salisbury (Natural Son to King Henry the Second) As also, that he departed 
p Rot. Joh. Rous. M. Westm. in eod. A●.  this life without issue 26 june, An. 1242. (26 Hen. 3.) and was buried 
q Rot. Joh. Rous. M. Westm. in eod. A●.  at Warwick. Moreover, that upon 
r Rot Joh. Rous.  the new Building of the Choir of the Collegiate Church there in King Edward the Thirds time, his Monument, with divers other of his Ancestors, were removed 
s Rot Joh. Rous. , and never 
t Rot Joh. Rous.  set up again.  
Which Ela surviving him, had, by the King's Precept 
u Claus. 26 H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  bearing date 29 july next ensuing, the Manors of Tanworth, Claverdon, and Sutton, (all in Com. Warr.) as also Hoke-Norton and Bradam in Com. Oxon. with all the Corn and Hay then being upon them assigned for her Dowry. And, by virtue of another Mandate 
x Claus. Vas●. 27 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  from the King, to the Archbishop of York, and William de Cantilupe, obtained an augmentation thereto: For it appears, that besides all these, she was possessed 
y Claus. 36 H 3. m. 27.  of the Manors of Hatherop and Chedworth in Com. Gloc. And had 
z Claus. 36 H 3. m. 27.  of the King's gift also (for her better support) the Manor of Dimmock, in the same County, during her Widowhood: Which Manor afterwards, upon her marriage 
a Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 17.  with Philip Basset, was, at the request 
b Pat. 41. H. 3. m. 17.  of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (the King's Brother) granted 
c Pat. 41. H. 3. m. 17.  to her, to hold during her life.  
This Ela was a Benefactress 
d Rot. Joh. Rous.  to the Monks of Reading, to the Canons of Oseney, to the Nuns of Godstow, and to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick; to which last, she gave 
e Ex Autogr. penès Will. Spenser Eq. Aur.  all her Lands in Claverdon, formerly granted unto her by Sir Henry de Lodbroke Knight, and others. And was so great a Friend to the University of Oxford that she caused 
f Rot. Joh. Rous.  a common Chest to be made, and did put 
g Rot. Joh. Rous.  into it Two hundred and twenty marks; out of which, such as were poor Scholars, might, upon security 
h Rot. Joh. Rous.  at any time, borrow something gratis, for supply of their wants; in consideration whereof, the University were obliged 
i I●id.  to celebrate certain Masses, every year in S. Mary's Church. Which Chest was 
k I●id.  in being in King Edward the Fourths time, and called 
l I●id.  by the name of Warwick Chest And to the Gray-Fryers in London, she gave 
m MS. in Bibl. Cotton sub Effig 〈◊〉 f. 12.  a parcel of Land, with the Buildings thereon, for the enlargement of their House.  
In 17 Edw. 1. she released 
n Cartular. Warr. Come f. 97 a.  to William de Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwick, all her Right in the Manor of Tanworth in Com. Warr. which she held in Dower: And departing 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. p. 286.  this life very aged, viz: in An. 1300. (28 Edw. 1.) was buried 
p Ro●. Joh. Rous.  before the High Altar in the Abby-Church of Oseney, at the head 
q Lel I●in. Vol. 2. f. 19  of the Tomb of Henry de Oilly, under a flat Marble, in the habit 
r Lel I●in. Vol. 2. f. 19  of a Vowess, graven on a Copper Plate.  
This Thomas dying thus without issue, the Inheritance of this great Earldom, came to Margery his Sister, who first became the Wife of john Marshal (Brother to William Marshal, Earl of pembroke, as some say) and afterwards of john de Plessets; of whom, in due place I shall speak farther.   

Earls of Warren and Surrey.  
THough it doth not directly appear, that this Earldom of Surrey was conferred upon William de Warren, 
William 1.  until 
a Ord. Vit. 5●2 C.  the time of King William Rufus, yet in regard it is manifest 
b Ex ipso A●togr. in Bibl. Cotton.  that he was Earl of Warren in Normandy, in the Conqueror's days. I shall take the boldness to rank him amongst the Earls of His Reign, and so begin my Discourse of these Titles with him.  
This William standing nearly Allied to Duke William of Normandy, (viz. Nephew 
c W Gemer 313 A.  to the Countess Gunnora his Great Grandmother) accompanied 
d Ibid. 203 a. Ord. Vit. 493 B. 501 C.  him (amongst many other gallant Men of that age, Normans, French, Britons, Anjovins, and Flemings,) (in that his Signal Expedition for England, in An. 1066. and fought 
e Ibid. 203 a. Ord. Vit. 493 B. 501 C.  courageously on his behalf in that notable Battle against King Harold, wherein the Duke became Victor, and thenceforth King. For which he had 
f Ex Ver. MS. ad Shernebruniorum familiam olim spectante, penès H. Spelm. Eq. Aut.  di●ers Lordships and Lands in Norfolk, and other parts of this Realm, conferred upon him; and amongst them Carletune 
g Domesd. Linc.  and Benington 
h Domesd. Linc.  in Com. Linc.  
After this, viz. in An. 1067. when Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, and William Fitz-Osborne, had the whole Government of the Realm (the King then going into Normandy) committed 
i Ord. Vit. 5●6 C.  to their charge; he, with Hugh de Grentmesnil, and some other active Soldiers, was sent 
k Ord. Vit. 5●6 C.  to accompany them and yield his assistance.  
Nay, he was in such great esteem with that King, that he constituted 
l Ibid. 535 A, B.  him, together with Richard de Benefactis (an eminent Baron of that time) his Substitutes for the universal Administration of Justice throughout the whole Realm: Whereupon, having called 
m Ibid. 535 A, B.  before them divers eminent disturbers of the Public Peace, who, refusing to come, put 
n Ibid. 535 A, B.  themselves in Arms; they laid aside the Gown, and took up the Sword; wherewith, meeting with those bold Rebels at a place called Fagadune, they valiantly fought 
o Ibid. 535 A, B. , and happily vanquished 
p Ibid. 535 A, B.  them; and for terror to others, cut 
q Ibid. 535 A, B.  off the right Foot of all they took alive. These were those Conspirators, whereof Ralph de Guader, Earl of Norfolk, and Roger, Earl of Hereford, were the Ringleaders (of which, I have already spoke more largely under the title of Norfolk and Hereford.)  
And after this, when King William discerned that Roger de Mortimer (his General) upon a Victory obtained against the French, had privily sheltered 
r Ibid. 65●. A.  Earl Ralph de Monte-Desiderio, one of his Enemies, and then suffered 
s Ibid. 65●. A.  him to get away; for the faithful service of this Earl Warren, he gave 
t Ibid. 658. A.  him the Castle of Mortimer, which was the chief Seat of that Roger.  
Upon that great Rebellion of Odo, 
An. 1087.  Bishop of Bayeux, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, this Earl William stoutly assisted 
u Ibid. 667 C  the King, both by his Counsels and Actions.  
And was likewise in such favour with King William Rufus; that, so soon 
x Ibid. 680 C, D.  as by the great Council of the Peers, which he caused to meet at Winchester, he was settled in his Dominion, he conferred 
y Ibid. 680 C, D.  upon him this Earldom of Surrey.  
This first Earl William, was he, who 
z Monast.  with the Lady Gundred his Wife, going on Pilgrimage to Rome, and in their passage visiting 
a Anglic. Vol. 1. 615. n. 20● 30, etc.  divers Monasteries to make their Orisons, had reception 
b Anglic. Vol. 1. 615. n. 20● 30, etc.  with such great respect at Cluni in Burgundy, by the then Prior and Covent of that House (though the venerable Abbot Hugh was then absent) that they were admitted 
c Anglic. Vol. 1. 615. n. 20● 30, etc.  into the Fraternity of those devout Monks; which special favour, won 
d Anglic. Vol. 1. 615. n. 20● 30, etc.  the love of this Noble Earl to that Abbey above all other.  
And, because, long before that time, and then much more, they, the said Earl and his Lady, had determined 
e Ibid.  (by the advice of Lanfrank, than Archbishop of Canterbury) to found some Religious House for the welfare of their Souls; they forthwith resolved 
f Ibid. , that it should be rather of the Cluniac Order than any other; and therefore earnestly requested 
g Ibid.  the Abbot and Covent, that they might obtain three or four of their Monks, unto whom they would give 
h Ibid.  that Church, anciently dedicated to S. Pancras, standing 
i Ibid.  under his Castle of Lewes in Sussex, (which was rebuilt of Stone, it being of Wood before) signifying their purpose 
k Ibid. , at the first to endow it, with Lands and Possessions, for the maintenance of no less than twelve Monks. Unto which request, though the Abbot did 
l Ibid.  not readily incline, considering how far distant that place was from ●lum, besides the interposition of the Sea which made the recourse betwixt them the more hazardous; yet, after he understood 
m Ibid.  that this Earl had obtained Licence from King William, to introduce Monks of their Order into England, 
Mat. Westm. An. 1078.  he was then better satisfied, and sent 
n Ibid.  four of his Covent (Lanzo being chief.) Whereupon this pious Earl did immediately by his Charter, Grant, and Confirm 
o Ibid. , what he had before so designed and promised.  
Likewise he gave 
p Ibid. 616▪ b.  thereunto the Church of Acre in Norfolk, 
Castle-Aere in Norfolk.  with two Carucates of Land; resolving 
q Ibid. 616▪ b.  there to found another Monastery, and make it subordinate to this of Lewes: But, in case of failing so to do, that then 
r Ibid. 616▪ b.  his Heir should perfect the Work; purposing 
s Ibid.  moreover, that the Bodies of himself and his Lady, should have Sepulture in that Church of S. Pancras, and also to increase the number of the Monks.  
And afterwards living to accomplish his intended Foundation of that Priory at Acre, he gave 
t Mat. West. An. 1090. Mon. An● Vol 1. 624 b, ●, 20,  the Churches of Methwould, Roinge, otherwise called Leden Church, Wikemer, Trunchet, and two parts of his Tithes in Grimestune thereto.  
Furthermore, to those Lands in Sussex, wherewith he at first endowed that Priory of Lewes, he added 
u Ibid 617 b. n. 50.  these Churches in Yorkshire, viz. Cuningsburgh, Hertille, Fislac; Hatfield, with the Chapel of Torn; the Church of Little Sandal, with the Chapel of Harnoldesthorp; the Church of Wakefield, with the Chapel of Horbiry; the Church of Hallifax; the Church of Dewsbury, with the Chapel of Herteveshed; the Church of Burton, and the Church of Great Sandall.  
To the Monks of S. Mary's in York, he gave 
x Mona●t. Anglic. Vol. 1. 389 a n. 60.  the Isle of ●enes. And to 
y Ibid 5●3 b. n. 10 & 20.  the Monks of Boxgrave in Sussex, part of his Wood called Bessesole, all his Lordship of Winking; and in recompense for those Tithes in Stotitune, which were granted for to find one Monk to celebrate Divine Service there continually for all the Faithful deceased, he gave Forty Acres of Land and one Message; as also Common of Pasture for One hundred and fifty Sheep, Ten Oxen, Two Horses, and Twenty Hogs.  
And surviving 
z Ibid. 616 b. n. 50.  his said Lady Gundred, (whose Corpse was buried there) he moreover gave 
a Ibid. 616 b. n. 50.  for the health of her Soul, his own Soul, and the Souls of his Posterity, his Manor of Hecham in Norfolk, commanding, That his Heirs should confirm the same: As also 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 909 a. n. 40.  the Lordship of Waltune.  
Which Lady Gundred was Sister 
c Ord. Vit. 522 A, C.  of Gherbode, a Fleming, to whom, King William the First, had given 
d Ord. Vit. 522 A, C.  the City and Earldom of Chester.  
The issue which this great Earl left by her, were two Sons, William 
e Ibid. 680 D.  his Successor in these Honours; and Raynald 
f Ibid. 680 D. , who adhering to Robert Curthose in An. 1104. (being one 
g Ibid. 8●5 A.  of the Principal who broke the League of Peace, made betwixt him and King Henry the First) was taken prisoner at Dive, upon winning of the Fort there in An. 1106.  
And two Daughters, Edith first 
h W. Gemet. 296 C.  married to Girard de Gornay, and afterwards to 
i W. Gemet. 296 C.  Drew de Mon●●ux; and ... the Wife 
k Ord. Vit. 574 C.  of Ernise de Colungiss.  
His death happened 
l Ibid. 680 C, D.  in the year 1089. 
m Ibid. 680 C, D.  8 Kal. julii. (1 Will. Rufi.) After which, his Body being honourably Interred in the Chapter House at Lewes, this Epitaph was engraven 
* Regist. de Lewes, 1●2 b.  upon a white Stone laid over it. 
Hic Guillelme Comes, locus est laudis tibi foams,  
Hujus fundator, & largus sedis amator.  
Iste tuum funus decorat, placuit quia munus  
Pauperibus Christi, quod prompt● ment dedisti.  
Ille tuos cineres servat Pancratius haeres,  
Sanctorum Castris, qui te sociabit in astris.  
Optime Pancrati, fer opem te glorificanti;  
Daque poli sedem, talem tibi qui dedit aedem. ●   
But the Lady Gundred his Wife died 
n Regist. de Lewes in Bibl. Seld. An. 1650.  in Childbed 6 Kal. junii, An. 1085. (about three years before him) and lieth buried 
o Regist. de Lewes in Bibl. Seld. An. 1650.  in the Chapter House at Lewes.  
It is reported 
p Ex Registro 〈◊〉. E●ien in Bibl Bodl. , that this Earl William did violently detain certain Lands from the Monks of Ely; for which, being often admonished by the Abbot, and not making restitution, he died miserably: And, though his death happened very far off the Isle of Ely, the same night he died, the Abbot lying quietly in his Bed, and meditating on Heavenly things, heard the Soul of the Earl, in its carriage away by the Devil, cry out loudly, and with a known and distinct voice, Lord have mercy on me: Lord have mercy on me. And moreover, that the next day after, the Abbot acquainted all the Monks in Chapter therewith: And likewise, that about four days after, there came a Messenger to them from the Wife of this Earl, with One hundred shillings for the good of his Soul, who told them, That he died the very hour as the Abbot heard that outcry: But that neither the Abbot, nor any of the Monks, would receive it; not thinking it safe for them, for to take the Money of a damned person.  
If the first part of this Story, as the Abbot's hearing that noise, be no truer than the last, viz. That his Lady sent them One hundred shillings, I shall deem it to be a mere fiction, in regard the Lady was certainly dead about three years before.  
¶ The Lands whereof this Earl was possessed, were of a very large extent; for it appears by the Conquerors Survey 
q Domesd, , that he had in Yorkshire that great Lordship of Coningsburgh, within the Soak whereof, were Twenty eight Towns and Hamlets; Westune in Shropshire; in Essex, One and twenty Lordships; in Suffo●k Eighteen; in Oxfordshire, Maplederham, and Gadintone; in Hantshire, Frodintone; in Cambridgshire, Seven Lordships; in Buckinghamshire, Brotone, and Caurefelle; in Huntendonshire, Chenebaltone, with three other Lordships; in Bedfordshire, Four; and in Norfo●k, One hundred thirty nine Lordships.  
¶ Of William, 
William 〈◊〉  Earl Warren and Surrey, the second of that name; 
An. 1090.  the first mention I find, is, That in those Military encounters which were between Hugh de Grentmes●ill, and Robert de Belesme, he was one of them that came 
r Ord. Vit. 692 A, B.  to make proof of his valour.  
But in the year 1101. he took 
s Ibid. 785 D▪ & 786 A.  part with that wicked Robert de Belesme (Earl of Arundel and Shrewsbury) in his Rebellious attempts, on the behalf of Robert Curthose against King Henry the First: Likewise, when Curthose landed in England, that he refused 
t Ibid. 787 ●.  to assist the King against him, except he would condescend to the unjust demands of himself, and some others: Wherefore being disherited 
u Ibid. 78● D.  for these his disloyal practices, he returned 
x Ibid. 78● D.  into Normandy with Curthose.  
The next year following, scil. An. 1102. (2 Hen. 1.) there being a Peace 
y Ibid. 804● & C.  concluded betwixt King Henry, and his Brother Curthose, this Earl made his application to Curthose then in Normandy, and represented 
z Ibid.  to him the great loss he had sustained for his adhering to him, having had his Earldom of Surrey seized 
a Ibid.  upon by reason thereof, which yielded him (as he then affirmed 
b Ibid. ) a Thousand pounds per annum; importuning 
c Ibid.  him, that he would be instrumental to King Henry his Brother, for the restitution thereof, and accordingly obtained 
d Ibid. 80● A.  it. After which time, continuing faithful 
e Ibid. 80● A.  to the King, and in favour 
f Ibid. 80● A.  as much as any, he commanded 
g Ibid. 82● A.  the Rear of his Army in that signal Battle at Tenerchebray, 
An. 1106.  where Curthose was taken 
h Ibid. 82● A.  prisoner, and all his power utterly vanquished: For which, and other his good services, and to cherish his fidelity, the King gave 
i Ibid. 837 ●.  him the Castle of Helias de Sancto Sidonio. 
An. 1108.   
And standing 
k Ibid. 85● A.  firmly to the King in all Fortunes, when others dissuaded 
l Ibid. 853 D.  him from adventuring the hazard of a Battle with King Lewes of France at Brennev●lle; it was he that principally encouraged 
m Ibid. pag. 854 A.  him therein, and approved 
n Ibid. pag. 854 A.  himself both a skilful and stout Soldier in that days fight, wherein King Henry obtained 
o Ibid. C.  a glorious Victory.  
As for his Works of Piety, the Foundation of the Priory of Acre (commonly called Castle-Acre) in Norfolk, begun by his Father, and which he perfected 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 624 b. n. 40 & 50, etc. Et p. 625 a, b. & 626 a. , was not the least, considering his large Donation 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 624 b. n. 40 & 50, etc. Et p. 625 a, b. & 626 a.  of Lands and Tithes thereto; and confirming 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 624 b. n. 40 & 50, etc. Et p. 625 a, b. & 626 a.  the Grants which his Barons and Knights had respectively made 
s Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 624 b. n. 40 & 50, etc. Et p. 625 a, b. & 626 a.  unto the same.  
To the Abbey of Roche in Yorkshire, he gave 
t Ibid. 837. n. 40.  the Tithe of all the Eels throughout his several Fish-works in Hatfield, thorn, and Fislake, in the same County, excepting what belonged to the Monks of Lewes, by his Fathers Grant.  
To those Monks of Lewes, he gave 
u Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 909 a. n. 30.  the Lordship of ●ercheham, according to the desire 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 909 a. n. 30.  of his Father when he died, viz. That he should give them one of his best Manors in the North; and likewise 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 909 a. n. 30. , all the Land which William de Cuilli held of him.  
To the Abbey of Grestine in Normandy, he granted 
z Ibid. 982 b. n. 50.  those Liberties of Lestage, Pont●ge, and Passage, in their Manor of Saford.  
And lastly, He joined with Isabel alias Elizabeth his Wife, in that gift 
a Ibid. 1012 a. ● 30.  to the Infirm Brethren at Belencumbris, of all his Errable Lands in S. Martin's; as also of One hundred shillings yearly Rend of her Inheritance at Wellebof in France; and likewise One hundred shillings issuing out of his Borough of Lewes in Sussex.  
And being one 
b Ord. Vit: 901 C.  of those five Earls, who was present with King Henry the First, at the Castle of Lions in France, when he died; he afterwards attended 
c Ord. Vit: 901 C.  the Corpse of that King unto the Abbey of Reading in England, 
An. 1135.  where it had an honourable Sepulture.  
But within the compass of the same year, he himself departed 
d W. Gemet. 314 ●.  this life, and was buried 
e Regist. de Lewes, 132 b.  in the Chapterhouse at Lewes, at the Feet of his Father.  
This Earl William the second, had to Wife 
f W. Gemet. ibid.  Elizabeth, Daughter to Hugh the Great, Earl of ●ermandois, Widow 
g W. Gemet. ibid.  unto Robert, Earl of Mellent; by whom he left issue three Sons, William, 
h Ibid C.  his Son and Successor, 
i Regist. de. Lewes.  Reginald, and Ralph, and two Daughters, viz. Gundred, Wife to Roger, Earl of Warwick; and Adeline of 
* Ord. Vit. 9TH B.  Henry, Son to David, King of Scots.  
Of this William, 
An. 1137. William 3.  that which I find 
k Ibid. 909 D. & 9●0 A.  most memorable, is, First, that when King Stephen had raised a considerable Army, with great desire to give Battle unto Geffrey of Anjou (Husband to Maud the Empress) from which, his chief Nobleses dissuaded him, by reason that there happened a great mutiny in his Army, so that many fled from their colours. The King, in much wrath, hasting after them, overtook this young Earl with Hugh de Gornay, and some other vain persons, at Pont-Audomare, and endeavoured partly by threats, and partly fair persuasions to qualify them; but not prevailing, was constrained to make truce with his Adversaries for two years.  
Next, 
An. 114●● 6 Step●●  that in that fatal Battle 
l 〈…〉  at Lincoln, which was between King Stephen, and those, then potent Noblemen, who stoutly adhered to Maud the Empress, (whereof I have spoke more largely under the Title of Chester.) this Earl, with Waleran, Earl of Mellent, (his Brother by the Mother) then on the King's part, discerning 
m 〈…〉  that some of the chief persons on the same side, had privately sent Troops of Soldiers to the adverse party; and that the Van of the King's Army (wherein they themselves were) began to shrink, fled 
n 〈…〉 ; whereupon, the whole Army being routed, the King was taken prisoner.  
The last account I can give of him, 
An. 1145.  is his preparation 
o Chro. Norm. 982 C.  for that great expedition to jerusalem, with Conrade the Emperor, Lewes, King of France, and many other brave Men, English, French, Normans, and other, against the Pagans; 
An. 1148.  whereunto they were principally incited by the venerable Bernard, Abbot of Clerevaulx, and consequently his death 
p Ibid. 994 A. ●. Dunel. 275. n. 60. , being intercepted by those Infidels.  
This Earl took to Wife 
q W. Gemet. 311 C. Ord. Vit. 100●●.  Ala ... 
r Regist. de Lewe●.  the Daughter of William Talvace (Son to Robert de Belesme, sometime Earl of Shrewsbury) by whom he left issue 
s Chro. Norm. 994 A  one only Daughter named Isabel 
t Regist. de Lewe.  ... first married unto William, Natural Son to King Stephen, and afterwards to 
u Chro. Norm. 999 C.  Hameline Plantagenet, Natural Son to Geffrey, Earl of Anjou. Which Ala died 
x Regist. de Lewes.  the Fourth of December, An. 1174.  
¶ This William being 
y Chro. Nor. 993A.  Earl of Moreton in Normandy, became 
z Chro. Nor. 993 A.  also Earl of this County of Surrey, here in England, in Right of his Wife, having 
a Jo●val. col. 10●8. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  by the Grant of Henry, Duke of Normandy, upon the Accord made betwixt him and King Stephen, all those Lands which Stephen held before he was King of England, as well in England as in Normandy, or elsewhere; as also whatsoever he had, either in England or Normandy, with the said Isabel his Wife, Daughter to the Earl Warren; and in particular, the Castles of Belencumbre and Mortimer in Normandy; on this condition, that Reginald de Warren (Son to William de Warren the second) should, if he thought fit, have the custody of those Castles, giving Hostages to the Duke for the same. And for those Castles which belonged to his Earldom of Moreton, the Duke to give him possession of them, when King Stephen should give security for their safe custody. All which Hostages to be delivered up to this Earl, when Duke Henry should enjoy the Kingdom of England.  
Moreover, upon that accord above mentioned, he had granted 
b Ibid.  unto him by the King (his Father) and approbation of Duke Henry, the Castle and Town of Norwich, with Seven hundred pounds Lands per annum (the Rent of Norwich computed;) and likewise the whole County of Norfolk, excepting what belonged to the Churches, Religious Houses, and other Earls, and especially excepting the Tertium Denarium, by reason whereof, Hugh Big●t was Earl. And furthermore, for the better strengthening of King Stephen's favour and love to him, the Duke then granted to him all the Honour of Pevenesel which belonged to Richer de Aquil●, and likewise the Castle and Town of Pevenesel, with the Service of Faramus (de Bolonia) excepting the Castle and Town of Dover.  
This William styled himself Earl of Bolein, Warren, and Moreton, as that Charter 
d Monast. An. glic. Vol. 1. 358 b. n. 10.  of his manifesteth, whereby he confirmed to the Monks of Eye in Suffolk, the Lordships of Acolt and Stoke, which had been given to them by his Ancestors.  
Being made a Knight 
e Ibid. 994 A.  by King Stephen (his Father) at Carlisle, in An. 1157. 
An. 1157.  he went 
f Ibid. 9●9 D. An. 1160.  with King Henry the Second, 
3. Hen. 2.  in that notable expedition to Tholouse, in An. 1160. (the third year of His Reign,) but died 
g Ibid. 9●9 D. An. 1160.  in October, upon his return, without issue: Whereupon King Henry retained 
h Ibid. 9●9 D. An. 1160.  these Earldoms for a while in his own hands; 
An. 1163. 9 Hen. 2.  but in An. 1163. Hameline, 
cameline.  a Natural Son to Geffrey, Earl of Anjou, taking ⁱ the said Isabel to Wife (as hath been already observed) enjoyed her Honours; 
Ibid. 999 D.  and in 12 H. 2. upon the Aid for Marrying of the King's Daughter, was certified 
k Cod. Niger. in 〈◊〉. ●ol. 14 ●.  to hold Threescore Knights Fees.  
This Hameline, as a Witness to that Charter made unto Hugh Pusac, Bishop of Ducham, by King Richard the First, (bearing date 18 Sept. in the first year of His Reign) styles 
l R. Hoved. 375. n. 40.  himself Comes de Warren, and was 
m Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. ●ss●x & Hertf.  in Normandy the same year with that King in his Army: And with Hubert Walter, Archbishop of Canterbury, Richard, Bishop of London, William, Earl of Arunde●, and the Major of London, had the custody 
n R. Hoved. 414 a  of that vast sum of Money (viz. Seventy thousand marks of Silver) collected for the ransom of King Richard, 
An. 1193. 4 Rich. 1.  (detained prisoner by Henry the Emperor, as our Historians declare) then deposited.  
After this, 
An. 1194.  it appears 
o Ibid. 419 a. n. 30.  that he was present in that great Council held at Nottingham, in the sixth of the said King's Reign; and that he bore 
p Ibid. 410 a.  one of the Three Swords at the second Coronation of King Richard.  
Moreover, he had 
q Ex Cod. Nigro in Seance. penès Remembr. Reg. f. 88 a.  by the Grant of King Richard, the Town of Theoford (in Norfolk) in exchange for his Lands in ●orone (in France,) viz. Co●um●ers, Balan, and Chamberi.  
And in 6 Rich. 1. was 
r Rot. Pip. 6 R 1. Essex & Hertf●  in person with that King in his Army in Normandy: But more I cannot say of him, than that he gave 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 406 a. n. 17.  Thirty Bremes, to be delivered yearly unto the Monks of S. Mary's Abbey at York, by his Bailiff of Santoffe in that County, at the Feasts of the Annunciation, Assumption, and Nativity of our Lady, by equal portions for ever; and that he died 
t Pat. 3. Joh. m 1. Regist. de Lewes, fol. 13● a.  in the third year of King john, leaving issue William his Son and Successor.  
Nor of Isabel his Countess, than that she died 
u Regist, de Lewes, fol. 134 b.  the third Ides of july, in An. 1199. (1 joh.) in her Husband's life time, and lieth buried 
x Regist. de Lewes, fol. 134 b.  in the Chapter House at Lewes.  
This Earl William in 4 joh. 
William 5.  had Livery 
y Rot. Norm. 4 Joh. m. 11.  of all the Lands which belonged to the Earl of Bolem, lying in Insulâ Bonâ in Normandy.  
In 6 joh. he had 
z Pat. 6 Joh. m. 4.  the Castle and Honour of Eye in Suffolk committed to his charge; as also a Grant 
a Claus. 6 Joh. m 4. Pat. 6 Joh. m. 2.  of the Manors of Graham (id est Grantham), and Stanford in Lincolnshire, to hold until he should recover his Lands in Normandy; or until the King should make him an equivalent exchange for them: Which was done at length by confirming 
b Claus 5 H. 3. m. 2.  those Lordships unto him in lieu of them.  
In 9 joh. he 
c Rot. ●in. 9 Joh m. 9  gave Three thousand marks for the custody of the Lands of Gilbert de Aquil●, to the use of his Sister, Wife 
d Testa de Nevil S●r.  of the same Gilbert.  
This William held 
e Testa de Nevil S●r.  Rygate in Surrey of the King by Barony, by descent from his Ancestors since the Conquest.  
In An. 1213 (14 joh.) he was 
f Matth. Pa●●s, in An. 1213. p. 235. n. 20.  one of those four great Earls, who obliged themselves by Oath, that King john should perform whatsoever the Pope did determine for satisfaction to those particulars, touching which, the King was excommunicate. And in the same year, was 
g Ibid. p. 237. n. 10.  one of the Witnesses to that Instrument signed by the King 15 May, whereby he resigned this Realm and Crown of England to the Pope, and at 
h Ibid. n. 2●.  his doing homage thereupon.  
In the same year also, having satisfied 
i Pat. 14 Joh. m. 4.  the King, that he was innocent of that Conspiracy, wherewith he then stood much suspected (and wherein 
k Matth. Paris, in An. 1212.  Eustace de Vesci and Robert Fitz-Walter were the chief) he had, amongst others the custody 
l Pat. 14 Joh. ut supra.  of the Castles of Bamburg and Newcastle upon Tine, with the whole Bailiwick of Northumberland committed to his trust.  
In 16 joh. he was joined 
m Pat. 16 Joh. m. 7.  with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others in Commission, to give safe conduct unto all such persons as should repair to London in the term of the Epiphany, after the relaxation of the Interdict, to implore the King's favour for their offences; and thence to come to his Court at Northampton, and afterwards back to their own homes.  
And the next year following was joined in Commission 
n Pat. 17 Jo● m. 11.  with P. Bishop of Winchester, William, Earl of Arundel, and Hubart de Burgo, Justice of England, to treat with R. Earl of Clare, and some other of the Rebellious Barons, for a peaceable composure betwixt the King and them; which Treaty was to be in the Church of Erehey, i. e. Erith.  
In 17 joh. the King granted 
o Claus 17 Joh. m. ●1.  to him the Manor of Offinton in Lincolnshire, (part of the Possessions of William de Albini of Belvoir, then in Arms) for the better support 
p Claus. 17 Joh. m. ●1.  of his Castle at Stanford. But afterwards he fell off, and adhered 
q Matth. Pa●is, 255. n. 20.  to the Rebellious Barons. Howbeit, when the King met them at Runnimede, he was 
r Ibid. n. 40.  one who most inclined to him, and by whose advice Magna Charta was granted 
s Ibid. : Yet he soon after submitted 
t Ibid. 262. n. 20.  to the Five and twenty Barons, whom they that had been in Arms against the King, made choice of to do what they should deem best, in case the King should recede from the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest, which he had sealed at Runnimede. And likewise, a Witness 
u Ibid. 26●. n. 30.  to that Charter, which the King passed in the New Temple at London, unto the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others; for confirmation of the Rights of the Church and Clergy of England.  
And the year following, 
An. 1216. 18 joh.  when 
x Ibid p. 282. n 〈◊〉.  Lewes, Son to the King of France, (being called in by the Rebellious Barons) landed in England, was 
y Ibid p. 282. n. 〈◊〉.  one of those, who, at his Summons, came, and did fealty to him, concluding, That he would obtain the Crown. The King therefore discerning his fidelity thus doubtful, sent his Precept 
z Pat. 18 Joh. m. 9  to him, to deliver up his Castle at Pevensey unto Matthew Fitz-Herbert, with command 
a Pat. 18 Joh. m. 9  to demolish it.  
But the death of that King, happening the same year, altered the Scene; for divers of the great Men, standing stoutly to young Henry his Son, Crowned him King: 
An. 1217. 2 Hen. 3.  So that Lewes at length, seeing how things framed, was content 
b Mat Paris, p 292 m. 50.  to quit the Realm, whereupon this our Earl came in and swore 
c Mat Paris, p 292 m. 50.  fealty to King Henry.  
In 9 Hen. 3. 
An. 1225. 9 Hen. 3.  it being resolved 
d Ibid. pag. 324. n. 20. , at the earnest importunity of the Nobility, that Falcas●us de Breant (a Foreigner) a person who had been instrumental in divers oppressions, both in King john's time and since, should be perpetually banished 
e Ibid. pag. 324. n. 20.  This Earl William had command to conduct him safe to the Sea Coast, and then to leave him to the Winds; which he 
f Ibid. pag. 324. n. 20.  did accordingly in the Month of March.  
In An. 1227. (11 Hen. 3.) 
An. 1227. 11 Hen. 3.  upon 
g Ibid. pag. 337. n. 30.  that great difference betwixt the King and Richard, Earl of Cornwall his Brother, concerning a certain Manor belonging to that Earldom, and which the King had given away (whilst Richard was beyond Sea) unto Walerand Teutonic, a Fleming; he 
h Ibid. pag. 337. n. 30.  was one of those, who on the behalf of Earl Richard, met at Stanford with a great power, and sent a Minatory Message to the King; not only to require restitution thereof to his Brother, but to restore 
i Ibid. pag. 337. n. 30.  unto them that Charter which he had lately canceled at Oxford, concerning the Liberties of the Forest.  
In An. 1232. (17 Hen. 3.) upon 
k Ibid 38●. n. 10, 20, 30, 40.  that high crime laid to the charge of Hubert de Burgh, sometime Justice of England, that he had accumulated much Treasure, and left 
l Ibid. 38●. n. 10, 20, 30, 40.  it in the custody of the Templars to keep; which being found true, some would 
m Ibid. 38●. n. 10, 20, 30, 40.  have had him put to death. This Earl William was 
n Ibid. 38●. n. 10, 20, 30, 40.  one of those who undertook for his forth coming, and sent 
o Ibid. 38●. n. 10, 20, 30, 40.  him thereupon to the Castle of Devises, to be there secured.  
At 
p Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  the solemn Nuptials of King Henry the Third, 
An. 1236. 20 Hen. 3.  with Alianor his Queen, Daughter to Reymund, Earl of Province; at which time, the King and Queen road 
q Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  in extraordinary state through the City of London, and the sumptuous Feast 
r Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  at that time made. This Earl served 
s Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  the King of his Royal Cup in the Earl of Arundels' stead, who being in 
t Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  minority, could not 
u Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  perform that Office, in regard he was not then girt 
x Ibid. pag. 421. n. 10.  with the Sword of Knighthood.  
That this Earldom was very great, doth appear 
y Testa de Nevil Suss.  by the Knight's Fees it held of the King about this time, being no less than Sixty two in the Rape of Lewes, besides Thirty and an half in the Rape of Pevenesel, of the Fee of Gilbert de Aquilâ.  
In An. 1237. (21 H. 3.) 
An. 1237. 21 Hen. 3.  the King then exacting 
z Ibid pag. 436. n. 10.  a Thirtieth part of all his Subjects movable Goods, as a compensation for confirming the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest, did accept 
a Ibid. pag. 436. n. 10.  of three great Peers for his Council, whereof this our Earl was 
b Ibid. pag. 436. n. 10.  the chief, whom he caused to swear 
c Ibid. pag. 436. n. 10.  that they would not for any respect whatsoever, give any other than good and wholesome advice. Who was 
d Ibid. p. 435. n. 10 p. 436 n 20, 24 & p. ●45 n. 40. p. 58●. n. 51.  also one of the four, in whose hands that great Tax was then deposited, to the intent it might be employed to the sole benefit of the King and Kingdom, when need should require.  
In An. 1238. (22 Hen. 3.) 
An. 1238. 22 Hen. 3.  upon 
e Ibid. p. 470.  that notable discord which happened at Ox●ord, betwixt Otto, the Pope's Legate, and the Scholars of that University; the King sent 
f Ibid.  this Earl, with a power of Soldiers, to appease the same; who apprehended 
g Ibid.  divers Italians and Scholars, that had committed foul outrages there at that time, and carried 
h Ibid.  them prisoners to the Castle of Was●●ingford.  
This great Earl had 
i 〈…〉  the Sheriffalty of Surrey, from the Fifth to the Tenth of King Henry the Thirds Reign, inclusive; and married two Wives, the first Maud 
k Registr. de Lewes, fol. 134 b. , Daughter to ... Earl of Arundel, who died without issue, and lieth buried in the Chapterhouse at Lewes. The second likewise called Maud, Widow 
l Registr. de Lewes, fol. 134. b.  of Hugh Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal of England, (eldest Sister, and one of the Coheirs of Anselm Marshal, Earl of Pembroke;) and falling sick 
m Mat. Paris, p. 506. l. 40.  at London, did there depart 
n Mat. Paris, p. 506. l. 40.  this life upon the Sixth Calends of june, An. 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) and was buried 
o Regi●●● de Lewes, 1ST a.  in the midst of the Choir, in the Abbey of Lewes, before the High Altar; leaving issue 
p Ibid.  by Maud his last Wife, john 
q Ibid.  his Son and Successor, and Isabel 
r Ibid.  a Daughter, Wife 
s Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 4.  to Hugh de Albini, Earl of Arundel; for whose Marriage he gave 
t Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3. Norf.  Three hundred marks fine in 17 H. 3.  
Which Maud surviving him, had the custody of the Castle of Cuniburg committed 
u Pat. 26 H. 3 m. 2.  to her in 26 Hen. 3. and in 30 Hen. 3. received Livery 
x Claus. 30 H 3. m. 7. & m. 5.  by the King himself, of the Marshal's Rod, being the eldest 
y Claus. 30 H 3. m. 7. & m. 5.  who by Inheritance, aught to enjoy that great Office by Descent from Walter Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke: Whereupon the Lord Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, had command 
z Claus. 30 H 3. m. 7. & m. 5.  to cause her to have all Rights thereto belonging, and to admit 
a Claus. 30 H 3. m. 7. & m. 5.  of such a Deputy to sit in the E●chequer for her, as she should assign. This Maud had also the custody of Strigo●● Castle till her death, which happened 
b Pat. 32 H 3. m. 8. john.  in 32 Hen. 3.  
¶ I come now to john, Son to the last William. This Earl in An. 1247. 
An. 1247 31 Hen. 3●  31 Hen. 3. being then but young, married 
c Mat. Pa●● p. 732. l. 11.  Alice, Sister by the Mother's side to King Henry the Third (for she was Daughter to Hugh le Brun, Earl of March, second Husband to the King's Mother.)  
In An. 1248. (32 Hen. 2.) he was 
d Ibid. p 743. l 53.  one of the great Earls, who met in the Parliament held at London, on the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin; in which Parliament, the King was freely told 
e Ibid, p. 74●.  of his many high exactions from the Clergy and Laity.  
In An. 1254. 38 Hen. 3. 
An. 1254. 38 Hen. 3.  this Earl john answered 
f Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Surr.  One hundred and twenty pound for Sixty Knights Fees; for which, he then gave Aid to the King, upon making his eldest Son Knight, with Edmund de Lacie, took 
g Mat. Paris, p. 889 l. 39  shipping at Dover, and sailed 
h Ibid.  to Bourdeaux. And in An. 39 Hen. 3. was one 
i Ibid. p. 911. n. 30.  of those who adhered to the King in oppressing the people, as our Historians do report. Moreover, in 40 H. 3. he was 
k M. Westm. in An. 1256.  with other of the chiefest Peers in Westminster-Hall, when the Archbishop of Canterbury, and divers other Bishops, pronounced solemn Excommunication there, with Candles lighted, against all that should violate the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest. In which year he had 
l Claus 46 〈◊〉 3. m. 11.  the Tertium Denarium of the County of Surrey yielded him by the King's Precept, then sent to the Barons of the Exchequer.  
In An. 1258. (42 H. 3.) 
An. 1258. 42 Hen. 3.  when the Rebellious Barons came with such a power to the Parliament at Oxford, as that they compelled the King to submit to those Provisions which they then made there; he, with William Valence, and others, refused 
m Mat. Paris, 9● 1. n. 10.  to comply with them. And the same year had Summons 
n Claus 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11. , with the rest of the great Men of England, to attend the King at Chester, thence to march against Leweline, Prince of Wales, for restraining his hostile Incursions.  
In 46 Hen. 3. he was 
o Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  one of those, who upon the Agreement betwixt the King and the Rebellious Barons, did on the King's part, set his Seal for Confirmation of the Accord then made. And the next ensuing year, had the Castle of Pevenesel committed 
p Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 5.  to his custody.  
In An. 1264. 48 Hen. 3. 
An. 1264. 48 Hen. 3.  he was 
q Mat. Paris, 994. 13. , amongst others, on the King's part, in the Castle of Rochester, immediately after Easter, when Simon Mountfort, Earl of Le●cester, and certain of the Rebellious Barons laid siege thereto; and joined 
r Pat 48 H. 3. m. 18.  with divers other of the great Lords, in that Submission to the Award which Lewes, King of France, was to make betwixt the King and the Barons, concerning those Ordinances called Provisiones Oxonii.  
But the same year, being 
s Y●od. Neustr. in eodem An. Crastin S. Pancrat●i sc●l. Ma●i, An. 1264. Mat. Paris, 995. l 40 & 55. M W●stm. in eodem Anno. Lel Coll. Vol., 2. 378.  with Prince Edward, in the Van of the Royal Army, at that fatal Battle 
* Y●od. Neustr. in eodem An. Crastin S. Pancrat●i sc●l. Ma●i, An. 1264. Mat. Paris, 995. l 40 & 55. M W●stm. in eodem Anno. Lel Coll. Vol., 2. 378.  of Lewes; notwithstanding, he with William Valence, Earl of 〈◊〉, did there unworthily desert 
u Y●od. Neustr. in eodem An. Crastin S. Pancrat●i sc●l. Ma●i, An. 1264. Mat. Paris, 995. l 40 & 55. M W●stm. in eodem Anno. Lel Coll. Vol., 2. 378.  him at the very beginning of the fight, and fled 
x Ypod. Neustr. in eodem An. Crastin S. Pancratii sctl. Maii, An. 1264. Mat. Paris, 995. 1 40 & 55. M W. stm. in eodem Anno. Lel Coll. Vol., 2. 378.  to 〈◊〉 Castle, and thence 
y Y●od. Neustr. in eodem An. Crastin S. Pancrat●i sc●l. Ma●i, An. 1264. Mat. Paris, 995. l 40 & 55. M W●stm. in eodem Anno. Lel Coll. Vol., 2. 378.  into France▪ yet the Rebellious Barons, having by that days success, got the King into their hands, seized 
z Pat. 48 H. 3. m 11.  upon his Castle, of Lewes, and all the rest of his, Possessions. Whereupon, finding no security here, he fled 
a M. Westm. ut supra.  beyond Sea; whence returning with Valence in May, the next ensuing year, and landing 
b Claus 49 H. ● in dorso m 6  in Pemb●okeshire, he sent 
c Pat 49 H. 3. m 14.  the Prior of Monmouth unto Hereford (where Mountfort, Earl of Le●ceste●, had the King and Prince in custody) to move for the restitution of his Lands, in regard he had done nothing which might deserve the forfeiture of them, as the Prior then alleged 
d Pat 49 H. 3. m 14.   
To whom the answer then returned, was 
e Pat 49 H. 3. m 14. , That if he would come himself in person thither, and submit to a trial in the King's Court, he should have safe conduct so to do: Which deeming not safe, he confederated 
f M. Westm. in eodem An.  with Clare, Earl of Gloucester, (then fallen off from Mountfort) and other of the Barons, who stood for the Royal Interest; and upon the escape of Prince Edward from Hereford, out of the hands of Mountfort, joining 
g M Westm. in eodem An.  with him and his forces at Ludlow, had benefit of that glorious Victory 
h M Westm. in eodem An.  at evesham, upon the fourth of August following; in which, Mountfort, Earl of Le●cester, being slain, the King was freed from that restraint, wherein after the Battle of Lewes, he had been so long kept by the power of those Rebellious Barons.  
But after this, scil. in An. 1268. (52 Hen. 3.) all things relating to the Public Being in quiet, some of the great Men fell at private discord with one another; amongst which, it is reported; That upon a difference betwixt this john, Earl of Warren, and Henry de Lacie, afterwards Earl of Lincoln, touching a certain Pasture, they raised what forces they could, purposing to fight for it. Whereupon, the King (having notice thereof) commanded 
k M Westm. in eodem An. , that his Judges should, either judicially, or by an amicable Agreement, compose the same: Who, accordingly, upon inquiry by the Oaths of the Country, adjudged 
l Ibid.  the Right thereof to Lacy.  
About the same time also, there fell 
m Ibid.  out no small contest betwixt this our Earl, and Sir Alan la Zouch, an eminent Baron, touching some title of Land. Whereupon, discerning 
n Ibid.  that he must submit to the Justice of the Law; having first passionately vented 
o Ibid.  himself in foul language, at length assaulted 
p Ibid.  Sir Alan and his Son in Westminster-Hall, with such violence, that 
q Ibid.  he almost killed the one, and much wounded the other. And having so done, fled 
r Ibid.  to his Castle at Rigare; but Prince Edward pursued 
s Ibid.  him so close, with a strong power, (resolving to vindicate this injury thus done to the King's Authority;) that our Earl, seeing it in vain to make opposition, met 
t Ibid.  the Prince on foot, and with great humility imploring 
u Ibid.  mercy; afterwards made 
x Ibid. Pat. 54 H. 3 m 7.  his Peace with the King, promising 
y Ibid. Pat. 54 H. 3 m. 7.  satisfaction to the persons injured.  
Which promise was not merely verbal; for it appeareth 
z Claus 54 H. 3. in dorso m. 5. , that he did by a special Instrument, bearing date at Creyndone in 54 Hen. 3. oblige himself to come to Prince Edward into the King's Court, and stand to the judgement thereof for that offence lately by him committed against Sir Alan la Zouch, and Sir Roger his Son at Westminster; and to perform in every point unto his Sovereign Lord the King, and all others, whatsoever his Peers should deem fit, in reference to them, and likewise to themselves: As also, whatsoever the King's Justices should judge requisite to be done by him, in reference to themselves; and not to depart the Court until he should both do, and receive what was rightful and just, according to the Laws and Customs of this Realm. And this he did undertake thereby to do, upon penalty of forfeiting all his Possessions in England unto the King and his Heirs; and of incurring the sentence of Excommunication by all or any the Archbishops, Bishops, and Prelates of the Land, as the King should make choice of, to pronounce the same against him; and when, and wheresoever he should please. Whereupon, a fine 
a Claus. 3 E 1. m. 2.  of Ten thousand marks was laid upon him for that misdemeanour. Which afterwards, by the favour of the King was not only reduced 
b Claus. 9 E, 1. m. 10.  to Eight thousand and four hundred marks, but an acceptance 
c Claus. 9 E, 1. m. 10.  of the same by Two hundred marks per annum, till it should be paid.  
The next thing memorable, that I find of this Earl, is 
d M. Westm. in An. 1272. , That upon the Solemnisation of King Henry the Thirds Funeral, in the Abbey Church at Westminster; he, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, with the Clergy and People, went up to the High Altar, and swore fealty to Edward his Son, thenceforth King by the name of Edward the First.  
And in the third year of his Reign, upon his return 
e Ibid. in An. 1274.  out of Gascoigne, gave him most honourable entertainment 
f Ibid. in An. 1274.  at his Castle of Rigate; which was so acceptable to that King, that he pardoned 
g Claus. 3 ●. 1. m. 2.  him no less than a thousand marks of that great sum of Ten thousand marks, at which he had been fined for that offence in Westminster-hall against Sir Alan la Zouch, and his Son beforementioned.  
It is also farther recorded 
h MS. Oxo● inter codies Digb. (n. 〈…〉.  of him, that in the sixth year of the same King's Reign, soon after the making of that Statute called Quo Warranto, in the Parliament then held at Gloucester; the King, by his Justices questioning certain of the great Noblemen, by what title they held their Lands: Amongst others, this Earl being called, and asked, by what Warranty he held his; he showed them an old Sword, and unsheathing it, said, Behold, my Lords, here is my Warranty; my Ancestors coming into this Land with William the Bastard, did obtain their Lands by the Sword; and I am resolved with the Sword to defend them, against whomsoever that shall endeavour to dispossess me: For that King did not himself conquer the Land, and subdue it, but our Progenitors were sharers and assistants therein.  
Of which stout answer when the King heard 
i Ibid. ; and that the rest of the Nobles present, than concurred 
k Ibid.  therein, he departed 
l Ibid.  the Court in some discontent, and not only forbore 
m Ibid.  to proceed farther; but seemed to take so little offence thereat, That about three years after, upon the marriage of the Lady Isabel, Daughter to this our Earl, unto john de Baillol (a great Baron of the North) he gave him full three years' respite 
n Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 10.  for payment of the Two hundred marks per annum, accepted of by King Henry the Third, in satisfaction for the Fine beforementioned.  
It is observable, that in 7 Edw. 1. when this john was questioned before the Justice's Itinerant in Sussex, by what Authority he claimed Free Warren in Wurth, and divers other Lordships in Sussex; he pleaded 
o Plae. de Juratis & Assisis coram Justic. Itin. in Com. Suss. in Craft. S Joh. Bapt. 7 Ed. Rot. 50. , That all his Ancestors had faithfully adhered to the Kings of England; and that at the time, when Normandy was lost, they being Earls of Warren there, lost their Lands in that Country, because they would not adhere to the King of France, against King john; and that in consideration thereof, they had compenlation for the same, by the Grant of other Lands here in England, with this Privilege; that they and their Heirs should have Free Warren in those, and all other their Lands which they then had, or afterwards should acquire, in regard of their surname de Warenna: Which Plea was then allowed 
p Plae. de Juratis & Assisis coram Justic. Itin. in Com. Suss. in Craft. S. Joh. Bapt. 7 Ed. Rot. 50. . And it is farther observable, That King Edward the First bore so great a respect unto him, that by his Charter 
q Pat. 2 H. 4. p. 3. in 24. per Inspex.  dated the Seventh of October, in the Tenth year of His Reign, for the more tranquillity and advantage of himself and his heirs, and of the whole Realm (as the Preamble thereof doth import) he granted to him and his heir the Castle of Dynas-Bran, which was in his Possession at the beginning of his Wars in Wales; and all the Land of Bromfield, with the Appurtenances which Griffin and Lewelin, Sons of Madoc Vaughan, either by themselves or their Guardians then held, excepting to the said King and his Heirs, the Castle and Land of Hope, with the Appurtenances.  
In this year also, upon Assessing the Scutage 
r Rot Mares●. in Ed. 〈…〉.  of Rothelan, for the service of King Edward against Lewelin, Prince of Wales, and other of the Welsh, then in Rebellion, this Earl was charged 
s Rot Mares●. in Ed. 〈…〉.  for Eleven Knights Fees, viz. Six of his own Inheritance, and five for Stanford and Graham in Com. Lincol. being personally 
t Rot de Scutag. Wall. de eodem anno m. ●.  in that service.  
In 11 Edw. 1. Griffin Vaughan, Son to Griffin of Bromfield, granted 
u Claus. 11 Ed. 1. in d●●so m ●.  to this Earl all his Land of Yale, (in North Wales) which he had as his Purparty of the Inheritance of Griffin his Father.  
But concerning this Land of Yale, so granted by Griffin Vaughan, as is here noted; as also of Bromfield, which this Earl afterwards possessed, let us hear how Doctor Powel reporteth 
x History of Wai●s, p. 94  he came by them.— Griffith ap Madock (saith he) took part with King Henry the Third, and Edward the First, against the Prince of North Wa●es and therefore for fear of the Prince, he was fain to lie in his Castle of Dinas-Bran, which standeth on the top of a very steep Hill, to the which, there is no way but one to come. He died, his children being within age, whereupon, shortly ensued the destruction of two of them: For the said King Edward the First, gave the Wardship of Madoc (who had for his part the Lordship of Bromfield and Yale, and the Castle of Dinas-Bran, with the Reversion of Mailor-Saesnec, after his Mother's decease, who bade the same to her jointure) to John, Earl Warren; and granted the Wardship of Lewelin (to whose part the Lordship of Chirke and Nanheudwy came) to Roger Mortimer. These Guardians, forgetting the service done by the Father of the Wards to the King, so guarded their Wards with small regard, that they never returned to their Possessions: And shortly after, the said Guardians did obtain the said Lands to themselves, by Charter of the King.  
This john, Earl Warren began to build Holt Castle, and William his Son finished the Same.  
And upon that great Competition betwixt Robert de Bruse, and john de Baillol, for the Crown of Scotland (circa 21 Edw. 1.) joined 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 776.  with that magnificent Prelate, Anthony Beke, Bishop of Durham, in maintenance of Baillols title. Moreover, in 23 Edw. 1. he had 
z Pat. 23. Ed. 1. n. 5.  the custody of the Castle of Bambur●● committed to his charge. And in 24 Edw. 1. being 〈◊〉 
a Ypod. Neustr. p. 81. n. 20.  with a power into Scotland, (together with William de Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwick) for recovery of the Castle of Dunbar (then treacherously delivered 
b Ypod. Neustr. p. 81 n. 20.  up by some of that Garrison) he encountered 
c Ypod. Neustr. p. 81. n. 20.  the Scotish Army which came to relieve the same, with so much courage, that no less than Ten thousand of the Scots were slain 
d Ypod. Neustr. p. 81. n. 20. , and the Castle thereupon rendered 
e Ypod. Neustr. p. 81. n. 20.  to the King. Soon after which, he was made 
f Ibid. p. 82. n. 40.  Governor of that Realm.  
The next year following, the King being desirous to assist the Earl of Flanders (his faithful Friend and Confederate) and to that end, to go 
g Ibid. pag 83. n. 4●.  in person thither, constituted 
h Ibid. pag 83. n. 4●.  this Earl Warren General of all his Forces on the North of Trent, for the better restraining the insolences of the Scots; who thereupon marched 
i Ibid. pag 83. n. 4●.  into Scotland, which occasioned so great a terror to that people; that they sought 
k Ibid. pag 83. n. 4●.  peace of him, and gave 
l Ibid. pag 83. n. 4●.  Hostages for their future peaceable demeanour.  
But this fair show of Peace proved 
m Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 50.  no other than a deceitful contrivance to entrap the English: For the Scots hereupon gathering 
n Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 50.  their whole strength together about Scrievin, thereupon enticed our Earl to march thither: who inadvertently adventuring 
o Th. Wals. in An. 1298 p. 39 n. 30. & 40. & p. 40. n. 10.  the most of his Forces over the Bridge, saw 
p Th. Wals. in An. 1298 p. 39 n. 30 & 40. & p. 40. n 10.  them utterly routed and destroyed before he could get to their relief: Which caused so great a consternation upon himself, and the remainder of his Men, that they fled 
q Th. Wals. in An. 1298 p. 39 n. 30 & 40. & p. 40. n. 10.  immediately to Barwick, and thence into England.  
Notwithstanding which loss, he was again constituted 
r Pat. 26 Ed. 1. m. 31.  General for an other expedition into Scotland; and thereupon (with divers other of the English Nobility) advanced 
s Th. Wals. in An. 1299. p. 41. n 40.  thither: But tidings 
t Th. Wals. in An. 1299. p. 41. n 40.  being brought of a Peace, which was concluded by King Edward (then in Flanders) and the Scots, no farther acts of hostility were 
u Th. Wals. in An. 1299. p. 41. n 40.  then done on either part. And in 28 Edw. 1. was made 
x Rot. Fin. 28 Edw. 1. m. 10.  Governor of the Castle of Hope in Com. Derb.  
In An. 29 Edw. 1. he was sent 
y Rot. Aleman. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  with Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, and others to treat with Agents from the King of France, upon Articles of Peace betwixt King Edward and the Scots. And in 32 Edw. 1. again employed 
z Rot. Scoc. 3● Edw. 1. m. 9  into Scotland on the King's service: But before the end of that year he died 
a Tho. Wals. in An. 1305. p. 60. n. 40.  at ●enington 
b Regist. de Lewes, f. 133 a.  near London, upon the fifth Calends of October, having continued 
c Regist. de Lewes, f. 133 a.  Earl of Surrey no less than Fifty four years, and was buried 
d Ibid.  in the midst of the Pavement in the Choir of the Abbey of Lewes, before the High Altar, with this Epitaph 
e Ibid.  upon his Tombstone. 
Vous qe passer ov bouche close,  
Prior pur cely ke cy repose:  
En vie come vous esti jadis fu,  
Et vous tiel, ferretz come je su;  
Sire johan Count de Garenne gist icy;  
Dieu de sa alme eit mercy.  
Kine pur sa alme prierra,  
Troiz mill jours de pardon avera.   
Certain it is, that he was a person in high esteem with the King, as may seem by that special Precept 
f Claus. 32 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 6.  directed to the then Bishop Elect of London; whereby, signifying how pious, and before Almighty God a meritorious work it was to pray continually for the dead, that so they might be the more easily delivered from the burden of their sins; and that this our Earl, who had been a most faithful and useful Subject and Servant to him, and the whole Realm, was then departed this life to his very great sorrow; he required him, that he should cause his Sonl to be commended to the Mercy of God, by all Religious and Ecclesiastic Persons throughout his whole Diocese of London.  
The like Precept was directed by the King unto the Archbishop of Canterbury, for his whole Province; as also to the Abbots of S. Augustine's in Canterbury, Westminster, Waltham. S. Alban, S. Edmunds-Bury, and Evesham.  
Moreover, for Indulgencies to such who should pray for his Soul, I farther find 
g Regist. de Lewes, ut supra. , that Robert, then Archbishop of Canterbury, granted forty days; Gilbert, Bishop of Chichester, forty days; Thomas, Bishop of Rochester, thirty days; the Bishop of Durham forty days; the Bishop of ●arleol forty days; the Bishop of Lincoln forty days; the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield forty days, and john, Bishop of Chichester, forty days.  
His Wife, viz. Alice, (already mentioned) Sister 
h Ibid. fol. 135 a.  by the Mother's side to King Henry the Third, departed 
i Ibid. fol. 135 a.  this life the fifth Ides of February, An. 1290. (19 Edw. 1.) and was buried 
k Ibid. fol. 135 a.  under a Marble-stone, before the High Altar in the Abbey Church of Lewes, whereon the Figure of a Dragon, with a Branch in his Mouth, was 
l Ibid. fol. 135 a.  graven.  
By her he had issue 
m Ibid. fol. 133 b.  William, who wedded 
n Claus. 15 Edw. 1. m. 7. Claus. 22 Edw. 1. m. 5.  joan, Daughter of Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and had 
o Claus. 15 Edw. 1. m. 7. Claus. 22 Edw. 1. m. 5.  with her the Manors of Medmenham in Com. Buck. Crawmersh in Com. Oxon. and Beston in Norfolk, in Frankmarriage; as also the Manors of Prittlewell, Tyburn, Wulfhamstone, Nechamsted, and Ginges; and Lands of Ten pounds per annum, in Cestreham.  
He had also issue by her the said Alice, two Daughters, viz. Alianor and Isabel; which Alianor 
p Regist. de Lewes, Coll. R. Glov.  was first married to Henry Lord Percy, and afterwards 
q Regist. de Lewes, Coll. R. Glov.  to the Son of a Scotish Earl; and Isabel to 
r Regist. de Lewes, Coll. R. Glov.  john Baillol afterwards King of Scotland.  
This William died 
s Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  in the life time of the Earl his Father, upon the eighteenth Kalends of january, in An. 1286. (14 Edw. 1.) leaving joan, his Lady, great 
t Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  with Child with john, his Son and Heir; afterwards born 
u Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  upon the second Kalends of july, the same year; and was buried 
x Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  before the High Altar in the Abbey of Lewes.  
Which joan departed 
y Ibid. fol. 135 a.  this life upon the eleventh Kalends of December, in An. 1293. (21 Edw. 1.) and lieth buried 
z Ibid. fol. 135 a.  with her Husband before the High Altar at Lewes, under a high Tomb.  
¶ I come now to john, 
john ●▪  Son to the said William (but born after his death, as hath been said) who next succeeded in these Earldoms of War●en and Surrey as Heir to john his Grandfather.  
This john having an offer 
a Claus. 33 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 18.  made unto him by the King, in his Chamber at Westminster, in Parliament, upon Monday next, before the Feast of S. Edward, King and Martyr, 33 Edw. 1. Of joan, Daughter to Henry, Earl of Baar, gratefully accepted 
b Claus. 33 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 18.  thereof (he being not then fully twenty one years of age) and took 
c Regist. d● Lewes ut supra.  her to Wife.  
That which I find next memorable of him, is, 
d Ex Rot. Compot. 〈◊〉 stodis mag●● Garderobz. 34 Edw. 1. penès Rem. Reg. in 〈◊〉  That at that great solemnity of making Prince Edward Knight, at the Feast of Pentecost, An. 34 Edw. 1. he then received the like honour; the whole number then Knighted, being no less than Two hundred threescore and seven.  
In the next year following (the last of that Victorious King's Reign) he was 
e Rot. Pro●●● 35 Ed. 1. m●  with him in that his Scotch expedition wherein he died. And in 2 Edw. 2. was at that great Tournament at Wallingford, unto which, Piers Gavaston brought 
f Tho. Wal●. in eodem 〈◊〉 no.  such a multitude of strangers, to the great affront and abuse of the English Nobility.  
In 4 Edw. 2. he went 
g Rot. Sco●. 4 Edw. 2. m. 15.  again into Scotland, being in such favour with the King, that he obtained 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 4 Edw. m. 18. Pat. 4 E● p. 2. m●●  a free Grant the same year, of the Castle and Honour of Peke in Derbishire, together with the whole Forest of High Peke, to hold 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 4 Edw. m. 18. Pat. 4 E● p. 2. m●●  during his life, in as full and ample manner, as William Peverel anciently enjoyed the same, before it came to the Kings of England by Escheat.  
In 5 Edw. 2. upon that high discontent by the Nobles of this Realm, against the new raised Minion Piers Gavaston, this Earl, with the Earl of Pembroke, besieged 
k Th. 〈◊〉 in eode● anno, p. 〈◊〉 n. 30. Claus. 5 Edw. ●. m. 4. in dorso.  Peirs in Scardeburgh Castle, and forced 
l Th. 〈◊〉 in eode● anno, p. 〈◊〉 n. 30. Claus. 5 Edw. ●. m. 4. in dorso.  him to render himself.  
In 6 Edw. 2. he obtained 
m Cart. 6 ●● 2. n. 66.  the King's Charter for a weekly Market every Tuesday at his Manor of ●iga●e in Surrey. Also for another Market at his Manor of Cukefeld in Surrey, upon the Monday; and a Fair there yearly upon the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Likewise, for a Market every Tuesday at ●ychening in Sussex; and a Fair yearly on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Margaret the Virgin. Moreover for a Market every Thursday at his Manor of Brighel●●●on in 〈◊〉. Also for a Fair every year, upon the Feast day of S. Laurence at Hurst; for the like upon Martimass day, in Winter, at Westm●ston; and a third at Portestad, upon the Feast day of S. Nicholas, all in Com. Suss.  
In 7 Edw. 2. (with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and some other of the great Earls) he refused 
n Tho Wals. in eodem an. p 80. n. 10.  to attend the King in his Scotch expedition then made. And in 10 Edw. 2. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 10 Edw. 2. m. 6.  in another expedition for Sco●land.  
In 11 Edw. 2. he was charged 
p Claus. 11 Ed. 2. m. 23.  with Two hundred Foot for his Lands of 〈◊〉 and Yale, to be sent into Scotland for the King's Service. And in 13 Edw. 2. was 
q Rot Scoc. 13 Edw. 2. m 2.  again in the Wars of Scotland.  
In 15 Edw. 2. he was joined in 
r Pat 15 Ed. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  special Commission with Edmund, Earl of ●ent, (the King's Brother) jointly and severally to pursue Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and his adherents; as also to besiege 
s Pat 15 Ed. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  his Castle of Pontetract, and take it: And was one of the Peers, who gave 
t Tho. Wals. in eodem an. p. 94. n. 30.  sentence of death upon him.  
Moreover, 18 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
u Rot. Vascon. ●8 Edw. 2. m. 9  Captain General Conductor of those Military Men, who were sent into Gascoigne, with command to bring them unto Edmund, Earl of ●ent, than Lieutenant of that Duchy.  
It is observable, that this Earl (having no issue by his Wife) did by a special Grant 
x Claus 9 E. 2. in dorso m. 2.  give the Inheritance of all his Lands to the King, and his Heirs; which Grant bears date at We●●minster, upon Thursday the morrow after the Feast of S. Peter and Paul, 9 Edw. 2. the particulars whereof are therein expressed, viz. The Castle and Town of Rigate, with the Manors of ●orking, Bechesworth, and ●enington in Surrey; the Castle and Town of Lewes, the Manors of Cokefield, Cleyton, Dychening, Mething, Fethlam, Brightelmeston, Rottingden, Houndeden, Northest, Rademeld, Kymere, Middelton, Alington, Worth, Picoumb in Sussex; the Towns of Iford, Pydinghow, and Seford, in Essex; the Castles and Towns of Coningesbragh, and Sandale, and the Manors of Wakefield, Heitfield, thorn, Soureby, Braithewel, Fishlake, Dewsbury, and Halifax, in Yorkshire; the Manors and Towns of Stanford, and Grantham in Lincolnshire; and also the Castles of Dinas-Bran and Leones, with the Lands of Bromfield, Yale, and Wrightsham, in Wales.  
After which, scil. in 19 Edw. 2. the same King assigned 
y Claus. 19 E. ●. ●. 4.  unto him, for his life the Castles and Manors of Coningsburgh and Sandale; the Manors of Wakefield, Souresby, Brathewell, Fishlake, Dewsbury, and Halifax, in Yorkshire.  
In 1 Edw. 3. he was 
z Ro●. Scoc. 1 E●w. 3. m. 5.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. So also in 
a Ro●. Scoc. 7 E●w. 3 m 27.  7 Edw. 3. in which year the Scots making an Insurrection 
b Tho. Wals. in eodem an. p. 116. n. 10.  against Edward Baillol their King, in regard he had done Homage to the King of England for that Realm; this Earl assisted Baillol in wasting a great part of that Country: And merited 
c Claus. 8 Edw. 3. in dorso m 33.  so well of him for the many eminent Services he had done, and Charges he had sustained in that War; that Baillol (with the consent of his Nobles then with him) gave 
d Claus. 8 Edw. 3. in dorso m 33.  him the Earldom of Stratherne, forfi●ted by the Rebellion of Malis●us, Earl of that County.  
In 9 Edw. 3. he was 
e Rot. Scoc. 9 Edw. 3. m. 29.  again in the Wars of Scotland. And in 13 Edw. 3. was constituted 
f Claus. 13 E●. 3. p. 2. m 〈◊〉 m 42.  the chief person for arraying all the Men at Arms in Surrey and Sussex, and for custody of the Sea Coasts.  
In 16 Edw. 3. the King, amongst other Letters to divers of his Nobles, sent 
g Rot Franc. 10 Edw. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  to this Earl, to provide forty Men at Arms, an hundred Archers for his service in France, requesting him to be at London in person on the Octaves of S. Hil●ary, there to treat and agree with his Council, touching the Wages for those Soldiers in that Expedition.  
In 19 Edw. 3. joan, Countess of War●en, Wife to this Earl, being 
h R●t Fin. 19 Edw 3. m. 31.  to go beyond Sea upon some special employment for the King, had Protection 
i R●t Fin. 19 Edw 3. m. 31.  for all her Lands here in England, which were assigned for her support, with the Stock thereupon; for the better defence and safeguard of them in her absence. But soon after this she died, whereupon he married a second Wife, as it seems; for by an Indenture 
k Ex ipso Autogr. penès Thomam Com●tem Elgi●●●, An. 1660.  betwixt King Edward the Third, and him, bearing date at ●nautone, the second day of june, in the Twentieth year of His Reign it was agreed betwixt them, That the King should thenceforth protect and defend him against all persons whatsoever, Natives, or Strangers, in all quarrels and causes, which might in reason concern him: As also, that he should support him in the peaceable possession of all his Lands, whereof he was at that time seized, either in England or Wales. And, that, if God should please to send him an heir by Isabel de Houland, than his Wife, should the same heir be Male of Female, it should be joined in marriage to some one of the Blood Royal, unto whom the King should think fittest: So that the whole Inheritance of this Earl, with the Name and Arms of Warrenne, should be preserved by the Blood Royal, in the Blood of him the said Earl. And, in case he should depart this life without any such issue, begotten on the Body of her the said Isabel, that then all his Castles, Manors, Lands, and Tenements in Surrey, Sussex, and Wales, should after such his decease, remain to the King, to be bestowed upon some one of his own Sons, on whom he should think fit; on condition, that, in the person of such Son and his Heirs, the Name, Honour, and Arms of Warenne; should be for ever maintained and kept. And moreover it was farther agreed, That if the said Isabel should by the Law of the Realm, be endowed of those Lands and Tenements, lying in the Counties of Surrey, Sussex, and Wales, before specified, whereof he was at that time possessed; that then she should be only endowed of those Manors, Lands, and Tenements, reserving the Castles to the King, and to such of his Sons, on whom the King should think fit to bestow them, she having a reasonable assignation otherwise in lieu of them.  
All that I farther find of this Earl, is, That by his Deed 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 346 b. , bearing date 24 April, 8 Edw. 2. he did Release and Quit-claim to the Canons of Rigate, his Right to Nineteen shillings four pence, one Plough share, and four Horseshoes yearly Rend; which the Prior and Covent of Rigate, had anciently paid to his Ancestors for certain Lands in Rigate: And granted to them and their Successors, Forty six shillings eleven pence yearly Rent, issuing out of certain other Lands there, for a Chantry which the said Canons of Rigate, and their Successors, were obliged to maintain in his Castle of Rigate; for the health of her Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors and Heirs: So that one Mass should daily be celebrated therein for ever.  
Certain it is, that he was the last 
m Regist. de Lewes fol. 133 b  Earl of that Noble and Ancient Family. And having by his Testament 
n Ex Regist. Testam. Eboraci nuncupato Zouch. , dated at his Castle of Conesburgh in Com. Ebor. (where he styles himself, john, Earl of Warren, Surrey, and ●●●thern▪ Lord of Bromfield and Yale) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of S. Pancras at ●●wes; and given to joan de Basin his Daughter, a Silver Cup; to his Daughter Katherine Ten marks; as also to Isabel, another of his Daughters, than a Nun at 〈◊〉 Twenty marks; and to Isabel de Houland, his Wife, a Ring with a Ruby. He departed 
o Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  this life without any lawful issue, upon the morrow preceding the Kalends of july, An. 1347. (21 Edw. 3.) being the One and sixtieth year of his age; and lieth buried 
p Regist. de Lewes, fol. 133 b.  alone under a raised Tomb, near the High Altar, in the Abbey of ●ewes; leaving Alice, his Sister, Wife 
q Claus. 21 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  to Edmund, Earl of Arundel, his next Heir 
r Claus. 21 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  in Blood.  
The Lands, whereof the Inquisitions 
s Esc 21 Ed. 3. ●. 58.  taken after his death, do report him to die seized, were as followeth; viz. The Manor of tyburn in Com. Middl. The Manors of Grantham, Stanford, and Paun●on-Magna in Com. Linc. The Castle and Town of Lewes, with the Lordships 
t Claus 21 Ed. 3. m 28.  of Cokefield, Clentone, Brighelmeston, Rottingden, Hounderden, Northess, Rademeld, ●●mer, Middleton, Alington, Worth, Pycombe, Pydinghow, and Seford. The 
u Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Castle and Town of Rigate, with the Manors of Dorking and Bechesworth in Surrey.  
The 
x Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Manors of Troubrigge, Winterbourne, and Ambresbury, in Wiltshire, for term of life, by the Kings Grant.  
The 
y Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Castle of Acre, and Manor of Bestone in Norfolk.  
The 
z Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Manor of Gymingham, and Advowson of the Abbey of Marham.  
The Manor of Middlewould; the Hundreds of Malhow and Brother-cross in Com. Nors'.  
The 
a Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Manor of Medmenham in Com. Buck.  
The Manors of Caneford and S●apw●ke in Com. Dors. for term of life, with Remainder to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and his Heirs.  
The 
b Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Manors of Coningsburgh, ●aitfield, and Wakefield, in Com. Ebor.  
The 
c Claus. 21 Ed. 3 m. 28.  Manors of Henstrig and Cherleton, in Com. Summer.  
The 
d Esc. 21 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Manor of Bokeland, in Right of joan his Wife. The Manor of Wanton in Surrey, also for term of life, of the Inheritance of john de Breause.  
That there grew some dislike betwixt this Earl, and joan his Wife, is sure enough; for it appears 
e Pat. 9 Ed. ●. p. 2. m. 31.  that they were divorced upon pretence of a former Contract made by him with Maud de Nereford (a person of a great Family in Norfolk) and that he allowed unto the same joan, Seven hundred and forty marks per annum. As also, that he had 
f Pat. 10 Ed 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 32.  two Sons by Ma●d d● Nereford, viz. john and Thomas, who were surnamed Warren. For whose sake he obtained of King Edward the Second, a Grant of part of those great Possessions which he had given to him before, viz. The Castle and Town of Rigate, with divers other Lordships in Surrey; the Castle and Town of Lewes, with many Lordships in Sussex; the Castles of Dinas-Bran and Leon's; as also the Lands of Bromfield, Ya●e, and Wrighlesham, in Wales, to himself for life; with Remainder to john de Warren, Son of Maud de Nereford, and to the Heirs-Male of his Body; and for want of such to Thomas de Warren, another Son of the same Maud, and the Heirs-Male of his Body; and for lack of such issue, to the right heirs of him the said Earl, with Remainder to the King and his Heirs.  
And moreover, by Indenture 
g Ex Coll. ● Gl. S.  bearing date at 〈◊〉, 20 May, 20 Edw. 3. settled upon the same Maud de Nereford, for term of her life, the Castles, Towns, and Manors of Co●ngsburgh and Sandale; with th● Manors of Wakefield, Haitfield, Souresby, Brethewel, Fishlake, Dewsbury, and Halifa●; and after her decease, upon the said john and Thomas, and the Heirs-Males of their Bodies, in like sort as abovesaid, with Remainder to his right heirs. Unto which Indenture his Seal was affixed; whereupon, on the one side, is expressed his Effigies in a Gown, and sitting in a Chair, holding a Hawk in his left hand, with this Circumscription, viz. Sigillum Iohannis Comitis Warenniae & Stratherniae, & Comitis Palacii. And on the other side, on Horseback, with his Sword in his right hand, and in his left his Shield of Arms, with this Circumscription, Sigillum Iohannis Comitis Warrenniae, & Surreyae, Domini de Bromfield & Yale. When john, his Son, by the before specified Maud de Nereford bore 
h Vin●. p. 51●.  for his Arms, Chequy Or and Azure, a Canton Gules with a Lion rampant Ermine thereon (the proper Coat of Nereford) from whom the Warrens of Poynton in Cheshire, do derive 
i Ibid.  their descent.  
Of joan de Baars before mentioned, all that I have farther seen, is, That in 26 Edw. 3. she being still beyond Sea, had Licence 
k Pat 26 Ed●. p. 1. m. ●.  there to continue till the Fifteenth of S. Michael that year: And that she departing 
l Regist. ● Lewes, ● 135 a.  this World in An. 1361. (35 Edw. 3.) was not 
m Regist. ● Lewes, ● 135 a.  buried in England.   

Warren of Wirmgay.  
HAving now done with that line of the Earls of Warren and Surrey, I come to Reginald de Warren, 
Reginal●▪  a younger Son to the second Earl William, whose chief Seat was at Wirmgay in Norfolk, by reason of his marriage 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. ●. 85 a. n. 10.  with Alice, Daughter and heir to William de Wirmgay. Which William de Wirmgay had Livery 
b Rot. Pip. ● H. 2. Norf.  of his Lands in 6 Hen. 2. and upon the Aid for marrying of Maud, Daughter to King Henry the Second, in 12 Hen. 2. certified 
c Lib. Rub. in Scace.  his Fees to be Fourteen and an half.  
This was that Reginald, for whom King Stephen in the Twelfth of His Reign, by his Charter 
d Jorval. col. ●03. n. 20.  (whereby he constituted Henry, Duke of Normandy, his Successor in this Realm of England; and made Provision for his own Son William, who had married Isabel, Daughter and heir of William Earl Warren) did take care he should have the custody of the castles of Belencumbre and Mortimer in Normandy, if he so pleased.  
In 10 Hen. 2. he 
e Ex Regi●t. Archiep. Cant. (Inter Collect. R. Gloveri decerptum.)  was one of those Temporal Lords, who came to an accord with the King touching their ancient Rights and Liberties.  
In 14 Hen. 2. he answered 
f Rot. Pip. 14 Hen. 2. Norf.  Nine pounds and ten shillings, then in arrear for the Knight's Fees pertaining to this Honour of Wirmgay, and due upon the Aid for marrying of Maud, the King's Daughter as abovesaid.  
In 16 Hen. 2. he was 
g Rad. de Diceto col. 554. n. 30.  Sheriff of Kent, with Reginald de Cornhulle, but no 
h Ibid. & Geru. Dorobern. col. 1413. n. 20.  friend to Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, as may seem by his deportment towards him, when he returned into England, after his Peace made with the King.  
For the one half of that Sixteenth year, and for the whole Seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth years of that King's Reign, he executed the Office 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem an●.  of Sheriff for the County of Sussex. So likewise for 
k Rot. Pip. de iisdem an●.  Devonshire, for half the same nineteenth year; and again 
l Rot. Pip. de iisdem an●.  for Sussex for the One and twentieth and two and twentieth of Henry the Second.  
In 18 Hen. 2. he accounted 
m Rot. Pip. ●8 H. 2. Norf.  Fourteen pound five shillings for the Scutage of this his Honour of Wirmgay. And, for 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 85 a. n. 10.  the health of his own Soul, as also for the Souls of Alice his Wife, William de Wirmgay her Father, and William Earl Warren his Brother, he gave 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 85 a. n. 10.  to the Canons of Southwark, (id est, S. Mary Overy) the Church of Plumbton.  
¶ To this Reginald succeeded William his Son and Heir, 
William.  who in 31 Hen. 2. paid 
p Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Norf.  Scutage (by reason of this his Honour) for Military Service done in Ireland. And 
q Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Norf.  in 2 Rich. 1. Seventeen pound two shillings six pence for the Scutage of Wales.  
In 5 Rich. 1. he had 
r Rotsie▪ Pip. 5 R. 1. Norf.  the custody of the Heir of Hugh de Chandos granted to him. And in 6 Rich. 1. he accounted 
s Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Norf.  for Fourteen pound five shillings upon the Aid for that King's Redemption.  
In 3 joh. he again answered 
t Rot. Pip. 3 Joh Norfolk  Twenty eight marks and an half, for Scutage done for the Knight's Fees belonging to this Honor. And in 5 joh. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Norf.  Four hundred marks to the King, for Licence to marry Milisent, the Widow of Richard Muntfichet, with her Dowry, she being his second Wife.  
This William Founded 
x Claus. 6 Ed. 3. m. 6.  the Priory of Wirmgay, and gave 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 85 a. n. 20.  to the Canons of Southwark, with his Body (there to be buried) Sixty Acres of Land in Fortiscre, for the health of the Souls of Reginald his Father, Alice his Mother, Beatrice his Wife, Reginald his Son, and the Souls of Beatrice and Isabel his Daughters.  
And in An. 1208. (11 joh.) died 
z M. Westm in modem an. , leaving the same Beatrix, than 
a Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Norf.  Widow of Dodo Bardulf, his sole Daughter 
b Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Norf.  and Heir; who the next ensuing year gave 
c Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Norf.  a Fine of MMM. C. marks, for Livery of the Lands Heredirarily descended to her, by the death of her Father, and assignation of a reasonable Dowry of her Husband's Lands, so that she might not be compelled to marry again; as also, that her Father Debts should be paid, as well out of the Goods of Milisent his Wife, as out of his own. Which Milisent was living 
d Rot. Pip. 3 H 3. Ess. ● Here●.  in 3 Hen. 3.  
This Beatrix, his Daughter, afterwards became the Wife 
e Claus 17 H▪ 3. m. 17.  of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, and Justice of England, who had with her the Manors of Wirmgay, Stow, Roubeton, and Feneburge; as also certain Lands in Flesci●ge in Com. Norf. But her Son William Bard●lf, had 
f Claus. 27 H. 3. ●. 4.  after her decease this Honour of Wirmgay; of whom, and his Descendants, I shall speak in due place.   

Earls of Leicester.  
THe first of this Family called Robert, 
Robert.  (of whom I am now to speak) was not advanced to this Earldom of Leicester, until the time of King Henry the First; yet, being Earl of Mel●ent in Normandy, in the time of the Conqueror, I have thought fit to rank him amongst those of that Dignity in his time.  
As for his Parentage by his Father's side, he was of near Alliance to the Conqueror, viz. Son 
a Ord. Vi●. P. 709 A.  of roger de Bel●omont, Grandson 
b W. Geme●. 312 A. B.  to Turolf of Pont Audomanre, by 
c W. Geme●. 312 A. B.  Wevia, Sister to Gunnora, Wife of Richard, the first of that name, Duke of Normandy, Great Grandfather to King William the First: And by Adelina, his Mother, Heir to the Earldom of Mellent; she being Daughter 
d Ibid. 26 ● A.  of Waleran, and Sister 
e Ibid. 26● A.  to Hugh, both Earls of Mellent; which Hugh took 
f Ord. Vit. p. 460 B.  the habit of a Monk in the Abbey of Be●.  
After whose death, without issue, this Robert obtained 
g W. Mal●sb● fol. 90 b. n. 30.  the Castle of Mellent, for a sum of Money from the King of France; and succeeded him in the title of Earl.  
Of his signal deportment in that memorable Battle with Duke William, whereby this Realm of England was thenceforth obtained; harken to what William Pictavensis saith 
h Gesta W. Ducis Norm. 197 A. . Tyro quidam Normannus, etc. Ascertain Norman young Soldier, Son of Roger de Bellomont, Nephew and Heir to Hugh, Earl of Mellent by, Adelina his Sister; making the first onset in that fight, did what deserveth ●ting Fame, Boldly charging and breaking in upon the Enemy, with that Regiment which he commanded in the Right Wing of the Army. For which eminent Service he had vast Possessions bestowed 
i W. Malm●●. fol. 90 b.  on him here, viz. 
k Domesd. lib. in i●sdem Com.  In Warwickshire Sixty four Lordships, and in 
l Domesd. lib. in i●sdem Com.  Leicestershire Sixteen, or the greatest part of them; besides Seven in Wiltshire, three in Northamptonshire, and one in Glocestershire, whereof Roger his Father was 
m Ibid. in iisdem Com.  also possessed.  
As to his after-actings, I find 
n Ord. V 6●6 A. ● , that being a person of an haughty spirit, and puffed up with Rewards and Promises from the King: he came to Rouen, in An. 1090. (3 Wil Rufi) where boldly requiring of Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, the Castle of Ivery; the Duke answered, That he had given to his Father the Castle of Br●on for it, which was an equal exchange. Whereupon he replied, I allow not of that Bargain; but what your Father gave to my Father, that will I have; otherwise (by S. Nichasius) I shall do that which will displease you. At which words, the Duke growing very angry, caused 
o Ibid.  him to be laid hold on, and imprisoned: Whereof, so soon as the crafty old Man (his Father) heard, he sent 
p Ibid.  the Duke a present, hasting afterwards himself to him, and with fine flattering expressions obtained 
q Ibid.  his Son's liberty.  
Now, what the particulars of this subtle and deceitful dealing were, I shall briefly tell 
b Ord. Vit. p. ●05 C. . Yvo having begun a Rebellion in England, wherein he had done much mischief by firing some Houses of his Neighbours; and being, through the King's excessive indignation towards him, fined at a vast sum, made his Addresses to this Earl of Mel●ent, who was the chief of the King's Council; hoping, by his means, to obtain some favour: Who thereupon cunningly advised him to perform a long pilgrimage; for effecting whereof, he would help him to Five hundred marks of Silver, keeping his Lands in pawn for Fifteen years; with promise, That at the end of that term, they should be wholly restored to his Son; and not only so, but that he would give him his Brother's Daughter (viz. Henry Earl of Warwick) in marriage. For the performance of which Agreement, this Earl gave his Oath, the King himself likewise assenting thereto. But in this Pilgrimage, Yvo departing the World, his Son neither enjoyed the Woman (as was promised) nor any of his Paternal Inheritance.  
In 25 Hen. 1. associating 
c Mat. West. in An. 1124.  to himself Hugh de Montfort, (who had married 
d Mat. West. in An. 1124.  Adelina his Daughter) and others, notwithstanding the former favours of King Henry to him, he entered 
e Mat. West. in An. 1124.  Normandy in an hostile manner, but was encountered and taken prisoner 
f Mat. West. in An. 1124.  by William de Tankervil, who delivered him 
g Mat. West. in An. 1124.  up captive to the King.  
Other particulars, as to his Secular actings, I have not observed: Take therefore this general Character of him from an eminent Author 
h Epist. H. Huntend. MS. de contemp●● mundi in Bibl. Coct●● fol, 3 b. . Fuit igitur Robertus Consul, etc. This Earl Robert of Mellent, was the wisest of all Men betwixt this and jerusalem, in Worldly affairs; famous for knowledge, plausible in speech, skilful in craft, discreetly provident, ingenuously subtle; excelling for prudence, profound in counsel, and of great wisdom; by which means, he acquired vast Possessions, viz. Honours, Cities, Castles, Town, Villages, Rivers, and Woods. The Honours he had, were not only here in England, but in Normandy and France; insomuch, as he made the Kings of England, Friends and Fo●s to each other at his pleasure. If he was displeased with any Man, he forced him to a submissive Humiliation; if pleased, he advanced him as he list: By which means he got an incredible proportion of wealth.  
But in the height of all this glory, another Earl seduced his wife, which brought exceeding vexation and trouble of mind to him in his age. At last therefore, after much grief, mortal infirmities seizing on him, being required by his Confessor, that he should make restitution of whatsoever he had got by Force or Fraud from any Man, and to bewail that sin with tears. He answered, If I so do, what shall I leave my Sons? To whom his Confessor replied, Let them be content with their ancient Inheritance, and with what you have justly acquired, and quit the rest, otherwise your Soul will go to Hell. No (quoth he) I will give them all, and they shall do Works of Mercy for the health of my Soul.  
But notwithstanding this sharp Character, his own Works of Piety were not few nor small: For he 
y Cart. Antiq. CC. n. 21. H. Knighton, col. 2346.  rebuilt the Church of our Lady in his Castle at Leicester, for the health of the Souls of King William the Conqueror, of Queen Maud his Wife; as also for the Souls of King William Rufus, King Henry the First, and Maud his Wife, with their Children: Likewise for the Souls of Roger de Bellomont his Father, and of Adelina, Wife of the said Roger. Moreover, for the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of Elizabeth his Wife; as also of the Souls of all his Children, and for the Soul of Henry, Earl of Warwick, his Brother; the Soul of Albreda his Sister, Abbess of ... and the Souls of all the faithful deceased. In which Church he placed 
z Ibid.  a Dean and Canons, and for their maintenance, besides all that had anciently belonged thereto, he gave unto them six Carucates of Land, lying nigh the North Bridge, with eight dwelling Houses; and in another part, three Virgates, and three Ox-gangs; as also Six pound yearly Rend issuing out of that City. And in the Suburbs thereof, confirmed 
a Ibid.  to them the Churches of Alhallows, S. Peter, and S. Martin's, which Ralph Boteler had bestowed on them, in augmentation of their prebend's.  
And farther, gave 
b Ibid.  them the Churches of Lileburne, with the Lands and Tithes thereto appertaining; as also three pound yearly Rend out of the Revenues of that Lordship. He likewise bestowed on them three Carucates, and one Yard Land, with a Mill, at the North Bridge, for clothing of the sick people in their charge: So that they had 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 312 bb. n. 60.  all the Churches in Leicester, except S. Margaret's, which was a Prebend of Lincoln, with five Carucates of Land on the North side of the Town; and all the Churches of the Soak of Shepesheved and Halso.  
Moreover, he Founded 
d Ibid. 375 a. n. 40.  the Hospital of Brackley in Com. North.  
And besides all this, gave 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 648 a n. 20.  to the Priory of Lenton (in Com. Nott.) the Church of Winchingstone, with three Yard Land; and three Toffs and Croffs thereto belonging.  
To the Abbey of Preaux in France, (the Foundation whereof was begun 
f Ord. Vit. p. 460. C.  by Humphrey de Vetulis his Grandfather, and perfected 
g Ibid. 709 D.  with large endowments 
h Ibid. 709 D.  by Roger de Bellomont his Father) he gave 
i Monast Anglic. p. 598 b. ● 50. & 60. Et 599 a. n. 40.  the Church and Tithes of Charlenton, the Manor of Postbiry, as also the Manor of Tostes in Norfolk, which afterwards became a Cell to that Foreign Monastery; and likewise 
k Ex ipso Autogr. nuper in Castello de 〈◊〉.  the Tenth of all his Rents and Revenues in Newberry.  
This great Earl wedded 
l Ord. Vit. 805 D.  Isabel (by some called Elizabeth) Daughter to Hugh, Earl of Uermando●s; by whom he left issue 
m W Gemet. 314 B.  Robert his Successor in this Earldom of Leicester, and Waleran, who succeeded him in that of Mellent (both Twins 
n W Gemet. 314 B. ;) likewise, another Son called 
o Ord. Vit. 806 A. Et 953 C.  Hugh, surnamed Pauper, Earl 
p Ord. Vit. 806 A. Et 953 C.  of Bedford; and divers Daughters, whereof one, viz. Elizabeth was 
q W. Gemet. 307 A.  a Concubine to King Henry the First. But at length became a Monk in the Abbey of Preaux, and departing this life upon the Nones of june, An. 1318. (18 Hen●. 1.) was there buried all but his heart, which was sent to Brackley, and there kept in Salt.  
Of his Son Waleran, who after him enjoyed 
r Ibid. 314 C.  the Earldom of Mellent (as hath been said) with all his Land in Normandy, the substance of what I have observed, is, That in 23 〈◊〉. 1. deserting 
s S. Dunel. 250 ● n. 40 & 50.  the King, and manning 
t S. Dunel. ●50 ●. n. 40 & 50.  his Castles against him, the King burned 
u S. Dunel. ●50 ●. n. 40 & 50.  his Town of Brion, all but the Castle: So likewise 
x S. Dunel. ●50 ●. n. 40 & 50.  Pont-Audomare, except the Castle, which held 
y S. Dunel. ●50 ●. n. 40 & 50.  out seven week's siege. Likewise, that he was taken prisoner 
z W. Gemet. 302 B.  in fight, near Burgh-Turold. 7 Kal. April. 14 Hen. 1. and kept 
a Ord. Vit. 37● D.  in durance full five years; and that being set at 
b W Gemet. 302 C.  liberty, he was not trusted with any of his Castles. Moreover, that adhering to King Stephen, against Maud the Empress (with whom he was 
c H. Hunt, ●24 a n. 10 & 20. R Hoved. 279 a n. 40.  in the Battle of Lincoln, 6 Steph.) he shared 
d H. Hunt. ●24 a n. 10 & 20. R Hoved. 279 a. n. 40.  in that unhappy success, which the King then had. Next, that in 10 Steph. he took 
e Chro. Nor. 982 C.  upon him the Cross, and went 
f Chro. Nor. 982 C.  to jerusalem on Pilgrimage. After this, that King Stephen fell in dislike with him, and in the Fifteenth of His Reign, took 
g H. Hun●. 226 A. n. 50.  from him, by Assault, the City of Worcester, (which he had given 
h H. Hun●. 226 A. n. 50.  him) and reduced 
i H. Hun●. 226 A. n. 50.  it to Ashes.  
And that, about two years after, he was taken prisoner 
k Chr. Nor. 989 C & D.  by his Nephew, Robert de Montfort, and shut 
l Chr. Nor. 989 C & D.  up in the Castle of Orbec; where his own Soldiers endeavoured his rescue 
m Chr. Nor. 989 C & D.  by a siege, but in vain: So that he could not obtain his liberty, till he had rendered 
n Chr. Nor. 989 C & D.  the Castle of Montfort unto him.  
Furthermore, that he was betrothed 
o Ibid.  unto a Daughter of King Stephens, when she was but two years old.  
And lastly, that he left issue, a Son called 
p R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 a. n. 10 Ilud. b. n. 30.  Robert, Earl of Mellent, who was excommunicated 
q R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 a. n. 10 Ilud. b. n. 30.  by the Pope, for adhering to john, Earl of Moreton, against Richard his Brother, King of England.  
Of Hugh, the youngest Son of this Robert, Earl of Leicester, to whom King Stephen gave 
r Gesta Regis 〈◊〉 953 C.  the Earldom of Bedford, with the Daughter of Milo de Beauchamp, upon the expulsion of Milo: Being a person remiss 
s Ibid.  and negligent himself, and committing 
t Ibid.  the custody of that Castle to Milo; he fell 
u Ibid.  from the dignity of an Earl, to the state of a Knight; and, in the end, to 
x Ibid.  miserable poverty.  
¶ I come now to Robert, called 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 313. n 60.  Bossu, 
Robert Bossu.  the eldest Son to this last mentioned Robert, who (after him) enjoyed this Earldom of Leicester, and all his Lands in England. This Robert, stoutly adhered 
z Ord. Vit. 851 B.  to King Henry the First, upon all occasions; and was 
a Ibid 901 C.  with him at his death in An. 1135. at the Castle of Lions in France.  
Betwixt this Earl and Roger de Toney, (a great Man in Normandy) was such animosity, as that, at length, it broke 
b Ibid. 903 C.  out into open hostility; and thereupon 
c Ibid. 905 A.  burning and destruction of Toneys Houses, and wasting his Lands.  
Being in Normandy with King Stephen, in An. 1137. (2 Steph.) and hearing 
d Ibid. 911 D.  of those troubles which then grew in England, he attended 
e Ibid. 911 D.  him thither.  
In An. 1139. (4 Steph.) he was 
f Ibid. 919 D.  one of those that rose up against Roger, Bishop of Saresbury, (that Potent Man in King Henry the First's time) and at Oxford, killing 
g Ibid. 919 D.  many of that Bishop's servants, took 
h Ibid. 919 D.  him and the Bishop of Lincoln prisoners.  
But after this he stoutly adhered 
i Ibid.  to the Anjovins against King Stephen; yet, ere long fell off again, and grew in such favour with the King, that he obtained a Grant 
k Ex Registro MS. in Offi●io Ducat. Lanc. sub titulo Heref.  of the Borough, Castle, and whole County of Hereford, excepting the Lands of the Bishop and Abbeys there, and excepting the Fees of Hugh de Mortimer, Osbert Fitz-Hugh, William de Braose; as also those of Gotsone de Dinan, which belonged to Hugh de Laci; and in case he would prevail against Gotsone, then to hold that clearly. Notwithstanding all which, in An. 1151. (16 Steph.) he was 
l Joh. Hagustald. 27● a. l. ●.  one of those Nobles who met Henry, Duke of Normandy, at his first arrival in England, and supplied 
m Geru. Dorobern. 1373. n. 10.  him with necessaries: Whereupon no less than Thirty fortified Castles were soon yielded 
n Geru. Dorobern. 1373. n. 10.  to his obedience; and grew in such high esteem with him, after his attaining the Crown of this Realm, that he advanced him to that great Office 
o Mat. Paris, in An. 1163. (9 Hen. 2.) p. 99  of justice of ●ngland.  
In 10 Hen. 2. he was 
p Rx Regist. Archiep. Cant.  one of the Witnesses to that Recognition which the King then made of the People's Liberties; and the same year interceded 
q R Hoved. 282 b. Geru. Dorobern. 1393, 1392 n. 60. & 1393.  with the King on the behalf of Thomas Beck●t, Archbishop of Canterbury. The next ensuing year, he was sent 
r R. Hoved. 283 a. n 30.  to bring him to Court; but finding him sick in Bed, was again sent 
s Ibid. 283 b. n. 40.  to let him know, That the Barons had pronounced Sentence for his Imprisonment.  
About this time, when Reginald, Archbishop of cologne, (who had 
t Mat. Paris, An. ● 165. p 104. n. 30 & 40.  fomented that Schism of Octavian against Pope Alexander) came 
u Mat. Paris, An. ● 165. p 104. n. 30 & 40.  into England, to treat of a marriage betwixt Henry, Duke of Saxony, and Maud the King of England's Daughter; it is said 
x Mat. Paris, An. ● 165. p 104. n. 30 & 40. , That, though other of the Nobles went to meet him solemnly: This Earl, being then Justice of 〈◊〉, would not give any respect to him, because he stood excommunicate by the Pope.  
Thus much as to his Secular Dealings, whereunto that famous paction, made betwixt Ranulph, than Earl of Chester, and him; which farther demonstrateth his power and greatness, may be added, whereof I have exhibited the tenor in my Discourse of that Earl.  
But after all this, in An. 1173. (14 Hen. 2.) upon what occasion I find not, certain it is; that then, rebelling 
y M. Westm. in eodem anno.  against King Henry, he was taken 
z M. Westm. in eodem anno.  prisoner, his City of Leicester wasted 
a M. Westm. in eodem anno. , and the Wall thereof (of extraordinary strength) utterly demolished 
b M. Westm. in eodem anno.   
Lastly, touching his Works of Piety, it is evident, that they were exceeding great and many, far beyond those of his Father. For in An. 1143. (8 Steph.) by the consent 
c H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 308 b. n. 20.  of Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, he Founded 
d H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 308 b. n. 20.  that opulent and goodly Abbey for Canons Regular of S. Augustine's Order, called De Pratis, in the Suburbs of Leicester, in honour of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and amply endowed it; partly 
e H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 308 b. n. 20.  with the Possessions which his Father had bestowed on those Secular Canons, by him Founded within the Castle of Leicester, (as hath been already observed) but with 
f H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 308 b. n. 20.  much more of his own proper gift.  
Likewise, he Founded 
g H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anlic. Vol. 2. 768 a n. 30  the Abbey of ●erondon in Leicestershire, for Cistercian Monks; and the Monastery of Nun-Eat●n 
h H. Knighton, ut supra Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 518 a n. 20. & 518 b. n. 30.  in Com. Warr. for Nuns: As also the Priory of Luffield 
i Monast Anglic. V●l. 1. 5●0 b. n. 40.  in Com. North. for Monks of S. benedict's Order; all which, he liberally endowed with Lands, and ample Revenues.  
And besides this, to the Monks of S. Ebrulfs at Utica in Normandy, he was a special Benefactor; freeing 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 967 a. n. 20.  them from the payment of Tithes for their Lands and Improvements in Leicestershire; as well in the Forest of Leicester, as elsewhere, acquitting 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 967 a. n. 20.  them for any Herbage or Paunage for an hundred Hogs, either in that Forest, or other enclosed Lands. He likewise gave 
m Ibid. n. 40.  unto them nine Burgages within the Walls of Leicester, and five without; with the Tithes of all his own Demesn Lands in that Town: Also 
n Ibid. n. 40.  the Churches of Belgrave and ●lenfeud, with two Yard Land, the Chapels of Branteston and Keteby, with the Tithes and other Appurtenances in Yrkinfeld. In Rothby 
o Ibid. n. 50 & 60. , he gave them two parts of the Tithes of the two Halls there; in Humberston 
p Ibid. n. 50 & 60. , the like of the two Halls there, and one Yard Land; in 
q Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  Evington, Ygwarby, S●leby, Thorp-Ernald, Brantingsby, Waltham, Wikingeston, and Houtheby, the Tithes of the whole Demesn.  
To the Abbey of Lira (likewise in Normandy) he gave 
r Ex vet●st. Cartular. Liren●is Caenobil penès Andr. d● Chesne.  the Church of Warham, and one Hide of Land there; as also 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 603 b. n 60. & 604 a.  the Church of Hinkley, with the Chapels of 〈◊〉 and Dadlington in Com. Leicest. The Church of Eton, with the Chapel of Attlebu●g● in Com. Warr. The Church of Sibbesdune, with the Chapels of Widerdesley, A●●etune, Huptone, and Draitone; and also the Church of Hecham, with the Chapel of Lindley in Comit. Leicest. Whereupon those Monks made Hinkley, a Cell to that Foreign Monastery.  
To the Monks of Bec in Normandy, he gave 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 954 b. n. 30.  the Lordship of Chinchebirick. To the Nuns of Godstow in Com. Oxon. he gave 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 525 b. n. 50.  Three pound per annum in Halso.  
To the Canons of Sulby in Com. North. he granted 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 630. n. 30.  Fuel for their Fire, out of his Wood called Ighey, as much as they could carry with one Cart, twice every day, from Easter till Michaelmass, with freedom of Toll, for whatsoever they should buy or sell in the Market at Leicester.  
And to the Knight's Templars he gave 
y Ibid. 539 ●▪ n. 30.  a mark yearly Rent issuing out of the Mill at Scheravene.  
He took to Wife Amicia, Daughter 
z W. Gemet. 269 D. 300 A. Ord. Vit. 867 D▪ ●  of Ralph de Waet, Earl of Norfolk, by Emma, Daughter 
a W. Gemet. 269 D. 300 A. Ord. Vit. 867 D▪ ●  of William Fitz-Osberne, Earl of Hereford. Which Amicia after the death of William de Bretvil, her Uncle, viz. Son of William Fitz-Osbern, brought 
b W. Gemet. 269 D. 300 A. Ord. Vit. 867 D▪ ●  Lira, Glot, Bretvil, and a great part of those Lands which William Fitz-Osbern had in Normandy, to the before specified Robert, Earl of Leicester, her Uncle. But after a while, she quitted 
c Ex Registr● Regio Reg. Francis.  all her interest in Bretvil to Philip, King of France, in exchange for the Castle of S. Leodegar in Aquiline, and all Aqui●●ne.  
By this Amicia he had issue Robert his Successor in this Earldom, and two Daughters, viz. ... Wife 
d Chro. Norm. 987 D.  to Simon, Earl of Huntendon; and Hawise married 
e Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 155. b. n. 30.  to William, Earl of Gloucester.  
Which Amicia gave 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 986. n. 20.  to the Monks of Lira one ounce of Gold at Pont S. Pier in Normandy; as also 
g Ibid. ●. 30.  Fifteen shilling sterling yearly for the health of the Soul of William de Bretvil her Brother. On the Canons of Leicester, she bestowed 
h Ibid. 309. n. 60.  Lands of Four pounds per annum value in Everlas. And by the censent 
i H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 313 ●. n. 10.  of the Earl her Husband, after he took 
k H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 313 ●. n. 10.  the habit of a Canon Regular in the Abbey of Leicester (so Founded by him, as hath been observed) became a Nun 
l H. Knighton, 2346. n. 20. Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 313 ●. n. 10.  in the Monastery of Nun-Eat●n.  
I now come to the death of this great Earl, of whom it is said 
m H. Knighton, 2346. n. 10. , That he lived Fifteen years a Canon Regular in Leicester Abbey; and there departing this life in that habit, in An. 1167. (14 Hen. 2.) was buried 
n H. Knighton, 2346. n. 10.  on the South side of the Quire. Unto all, of which, I know not how to assent, in regard it is apparent from good authorities (already observed) that he exercise Secular employments for the greatest part of that time, and that he died 
o R. Hoved. 29● b. n. 20.  〈◊〉 of England the very same year. To reconcile therefore this seeming contradiction, I shall rather suppose, That, though he assumed the habit of a Canon in that Abbey so long before, whereby he had the more immediate benefit of all the devout Suffrage, Fast, and Alms of that Regular Covent: Yet, for the better service to the Public (considering that eminent place of Judicature wherein he sat) he was dispensed with, as to the strict observance of the Rule, in being Cloistered up as others were.  
To him succeeded in this Earldom, 
Robert Blanchmaines.  Robert, his Son and Heir, called 
p H Knighton, 2346. n. 20.  Robert Blanchmaines (by reason of his White Hands, as it seemeth) who through 
q Ord. Vit. 988 D. & 867 D. W. Gemet. 299 D. & 300 A. Chro Nor. 982 D.  the Right of his Grandmother Emme, Wife of William Fitz-Osberne, Earl of Hereford, after the death of William de Bretvil, her Brother; enjoyed 
r Ord. Vit. 988 D. & 867 D. W. Gemet. 299 D. & 300 A. Chro Nor. 982 D.  Li●a, Glot, with the whole Honour of Bretvil, and other Lands of his.  
This Robert in his Father's life time, upon the death of William de Pacy, entered 
s Sigeb Gemblac. MS. in Bibl. Deuves. 170 b.  the Castle of Pacy, which belonged to the Honour of Bretvil; whereunto he was right Heir to his Mother (as hath been observed.)  
In An. 1173. (19 Hen. 2.) adhering 
t Matth. Paris, in eodem an. pd 127. n. 40.  to young Henry (whom King Henry the Second had Crowned in his life time) in that Rebellion against his Father, he borrowed 
u Rad. de Diceto, 570. n. 10.  what Money he could, and got Licence to go beyond Sea: And though he then made 
x Red. de Diceto, 570. n. 10.  Oath to be loyal to the King; yet when he got thither, he nothing 
y Rad. de Diceto, 570. n. 10.  minded his promise. For which respect, the King marched 
z R. Hoved. 306. n. 10.  with a great power to his Castle of Bretvil (whence he fled 
a R. Hoved. 306. n. 10.  upon his approach) and set 
b R. Hoved. 306. n. 10.  it on fire. Moreover, commanding 
c Mat. Paris, pag. 128. n. 10.  that his Town of Leicester should be laid waste; it was besieged 
d Mat. Paris, pag. 128. n. 10. , and the greatest part of it burned 
e Mat. Paris, pag. 128. n. 10. , the Inhabitants having leave 
f Mat. Paris, pag. 128. n. 10.  for Txshree hundred pound to go whether they would.  
Whereof having intelligence, he hasted 
g ●ad. de D●ceto, 573. n. 40 & 50.  to the Port of Whitsand (in Flanders) and thence into 
h ●ad. de D●ceto, 573. n. 40 & 50.  England, with a great power of Normans and Flemings; landing 
i ●ad. de D●ceto, 573. n. 40 & 50.  at Walton in Suffolk, upon the third Kalend of October, and attempted 
k ●ad. de D●ceto, 573. n. 40 & 50.  the Castle there; which, being situate upon a Mount; notwithstanding all his endeavour for full four days, and the help of Hugh Bigot, Earl of Norfolk to boot, he could 
l ●ad. de D●ceto, 573. n. 40 & 50.  not win. Whereupon he marched to Hagenet, took 
m Ibid. 574.  that Castle, and burned it, forcing thirty Soldiers, whom he found therein, to redeem 
n Ibid. 574.  themselves.  
Thence to 
o Ibid▪  Framingham Castle, the Seat of that Earl of Norfolk, but being too burdensome 
p Ibid▪  to him, by hisistay there, and 〈◊〉 
q Ibid▪  to his Lady, he resolved 
r Ibid▪  for Leicester, leaving S. Edmundsbury on his left hand: In which passage, being encountered by those Forces of the Kings, who lay in that part of the Country for the defence thereof; after a sharp fight, his Army was totally 
s Ibid▪  ●outed, and himself, with his Countess, taken prisoners 
t Ibid▪ ; who wearing a Ring on her Finger, with a Stone of great value in it, out of indignation threw 
u Ibid▪  it into a River, that her Enemies might not have it.  
But this Story, being otherwise told 
x Jor. val. 1089. in An. 1173) 〈◊〉 H. 2. Videses etiam perv. Dorobe●●. ●42●. n. 20 & 30.  by the Monks of jorevaux, I shall also deliver it in his words.  
Upon the Treaty (saith he) had betwixt Gisorz and ●rias, for composing that difference betwixt King Henry, and Henry his Son Crowned King in his life time) which broke off without success. This Earl (taking part with young Henry, to whom also the King of France adhered) was sent by the King of France, and young Henry, with a great power of Flemings into England; and there arriving about the Feast of S. Luke, by the help of Hugh Bigo● plundered No●wich, at that time destitute of a Garrison; and thence marched to the Port of Donwich, where finding that the Inhabitants stood stoutly upon their guard, he went to ●ageneth; and after some days siege, took that Castle, whereof Ranulph de Broc was then Governor. After which success, having much confidence in his numbers, he resolved to march to Leicester; but hearing of great Forces at S. Edmundsbury, he hasted to Fran●ngham Castle (the Seat at that time of Hugh Bigot, Earl of Norfolk) and there made stay for certain days, whereof tidings being brought to Richard de Lucy (than justice of England) and Humphrey de Bohun, Constable of England, (who were then on their march with a powerful Army towards Scotland, with purpose to waste that Country, having burnt the Town of ●arwick, and the parts thereabouts) they forthwith made a Truce with the King of Scotland till the Feast of S. Hillary ensuing; and hasted with all speed towards S. Edmundsbury, expecting this our Earl there, who still continued at Framingham. But he, purposing for Lelcester, passing with his Army near S. Edmundsbury (over Fornham Marsh, not far from the Church of S. Genevose) was encountered by Humphrey Bohun, Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, and William, Earl of Arundel, with Three hundred stout Men, well armed, carrying the Banner of S. Edmund before them; and after a sharp skirmish taken prisoner, with his Wife, and Hugh de castle, (a Nobleman of France) his whole Army being utterly routed.  
The news where of being brought to King Henry, then in Normandy, he sent 
y Jorva● 1090.  for him thither, and imprisoned him at Falets, with Hugh, Earl of Chester (than also in restraint for his Rebellious practices.) Of which imprisonment, when his Soldiers at Leicester heard, they grew so enraged, that they much infested 
z Ibid. n. 30. Ibid. 109 ●▪ n. 2●.  the whole Country adjacent; and taking advantage of the Invasion 
a Ibid. n. 30. Ibid. 109 ●▪ n. 2●. , which the King of Scots had then made into Northumberland, they marched 
b Ibid. n. 30. Ibid. 109 ●▪ n. 2●.  to Northampton, under the command of Ankitel Mallore, at that time Governor of Leicester; and after a sharp fight with the Burghers there, and all the strength they had (wherein▪ they slew 
c Ibid.  Two hundred) returned 
d Ibid.  to Leicester, with the Plunder of that Town.  
But, not long after this, the King of Scots having such an opportunity 
e R. Hoved. 307 b. n., 10.  by those disturbances, sent 
f R. Hoved. 307 b. n., 10.  his Brother David to take part with those Soldiers, belonging to this Earl, who then held Leicest●r; howbeit, before 
g Ibid.  they could get thither, Reginald, Earl of Comwal, and Richard de Lucy, with a strong power, had entered 
h Ibid.  that Town, and burned 
i Ibid.  it totally, excepting the Castle.  
After which, within a short time, King Henry returning into England, brought 
k Ibid. 308 a. n. 30.  this Earl (and the Earl of ●hester with him) and having taken 
l Ibid. b. n. 40●  into his hands his Castles of Leicester, Monfort, and 〈◊〉, hasted 
m Ibid. b. n. 40●  back into France, again carrying 
n Ibid. b. n. 40●  them both with him; still continuing 
o Ibid. b. n. 40●  them in custody, first at ●aen, and afterwards at ●ale●●.  
Nevertheless, within few years following, viz. in 
p Ib. 320 a. n. 30.  An. 1177. (23 Hen. 2.) in that great Council then held at Northampto●, after the Feast of S. Hillary, he was received 
q Ib. 320 a. n. 30.  into the King's favour; all his Lands (both in 〈◊〉. and elsewhere) being restored 
r Ib. 320 a. n. 30.  to him, excepting 
s Ib. 320 a. n. 30.  the Castles of Montsorei in Com. Lei●. and Pa●● in Normandy.  
After which, intending, 
t ●x Cod. MS. penès Andr. du Chain.  a Pilgrimage to jerusalem. he caused enquiry 
u ●x Cod. MS. penès Andr. du Chain.  to be made by all his Tenants and Officers, what Rights and Liberti●s the Monks of 〈◊〉 had in his Forest of 〈◊〉: whereby it being found 
x ●x Cod. MS. penès Andr. du Chain.  that they ought to have the Titles of all the Issues and Revenues thereof; he confirmed 
y ●x Cod. MS. penès Andr. du Chain.  them all, and gave 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 176 a.  his Lordship of 〈◊〉, to the Canons of S. Fridiswide in Oxford; and to the 
a I●id. 510. 10 b. n. 60.  Knight's Hospitalers, his Town and Church of Bro●esburne.  
And surviving King Henry, stood in good favour with King Richard the First, who soon restored 
b R. Hoved. 373 b.  to him all other his Lands and Castles, which were detained, appointing him to carry 
c Ibid. 374●. n. 30.  one of the Swords of State at his solemn Coronation.  
This Earl took to Wife 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. a. 45●. n. 10 & 20. 11. H. Knighton, 2346. n. 30.  Petronil, the Daughter of Hugh de Grentemesnil, with whom he had 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 45● n. 10 & 20. H. Knighton, 2346. n. 30.  the whole Honour of H●nkley, and Stewardship of England. At 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 967b. n. 40.  whose request, and the entreaty of William, Robert, and Roger his Sons; as also 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 967b. n. 40.  at the desire of Amicia, Countess of Rochfort, his Daughter, he ratified 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 967b. n. 40.  to the Monks of S. Ebrulfs (in 〈◊〉) the Grants of all their Lands given to them by Hugh de Grentemesnil, Great Grandfather to the said Petronil, and by William Fitz-Osberne, his own Ancestor.  
And departing 
i H. Knighton, n. 50.  this life, in his return from jerusalem, at Duras in Greece, An. 1190. (2 Rich. 1.) was there buried 
k H. Knighton, n. 50. , leaving i●●ue 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2 454 a. n. 20.  three Sons, viz. Robert Fitz-Parnel, who succeeded him in this Earldom; Roger, Bishop of S. Andrews in Scotland; and William a Leper, Founder of the Hospital of S. leonard's at ●●cester; as also two Daughters, viz. 
m Ibid.  Amicia, married to Simon de Montfort, and Margaret, to Saier de Quincy.  
Which Petronil, gave 
n Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. 985 b. n. 50.  Forty shillings Rend per annum out of her Mills at 〈◊〉, for the performance of an Anniversary for William de Bretvil her Son.  
And in 6 joh, paid 
o Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. ●. 10. Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Warw & Leic.  Three thousand marks to the King that she might enjoy Leicester with its appurten●●ces; as also, all the Fees and Demesns belonging to the Honour of Grentmesml, both within Leicestershire, and without, as her Right by Inheritance Provided 
p Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. ●. 10. Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Warw & Leic. , that all the Norman Lands of that Fee, and the House of Withwick would be disposed to whom the King pleased, giving Pledges for his faithful service to him.  
I come next to Robert Fitz-Parnel.  
In An. 1191. (3 Rich. 1.) 
Robert Fitz-Parnel.  this Robert Fitz-Parnel, being at 
q R. Hoved. 391. a. 40.  M●ssana, in his journey to the Holy Luild, on the Eve of the Purification of our Lady, was invested into this his Father's Earldom of Leicester, by King Richard, with the cincture of a Sword.  
After this, whilst 
r Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  King Richard was held Captive by the Emperor, the King of France having entered 
s Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  N●rmandy with an Army; taken 
t Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  divers strong Holds there, and marched 
u Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  to 〈◊〉, the chief City of that Province. This Earl then being there, excited 
x Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  the Inhabitants to a stout defence thereof, which they (through his influence) so well performed, that the King of France soon retreated 
y Jorval. 1254. n. 20. Geru. Derobern. 1582. n. 20.  without effecting any thing at that time.  
After this he joined 
z R. Hoved. 421 a. ●. 50  with john (Earl of More●on) Brother to King Richard, and others then at Rouen, against the King of France; but going out in the night time upon a design against the Enemy, he was, through unweariness taken 
a R. Hoved. 421 a. ●. 50  prisoner.  
Whereupon, in An. 1195. (7 Rich. 1.) he offered 
b Ibid. 4●●. n. 40.  a thousand pound sterling for his redemption, and to quit his Castle of Pacy for ever, but without 
c Ibid. 4●●. n. 40.  effect: Howbeit, the year following, obliging himself by solemn 
d Ibid. 435 ●. n. 40.  Oath and Pledges, in Two thousand marks of Silver (Troy weight) that the King of France should quietly enjoy that Castle, and that he would never disturb his possession thereof, other than in a public War betwixt the King of England, and that King, he was set 
e Ibid. 435 ●. n. 40.  at liberty.  
All that I have farther seen of him, is, That King john in the fifth of His Rei●● gave 
f Cart. & Liberatae. 5 Joh. m. 9  him all ●ichmundshire, with the Forest and Knights Fees thereto belonging, in as ample manner as the Earl of Richmund held the same, excepting 
g Cart. & Liberatae. 5 Joh. m. 9  only the Castles of Richmund and Boves. And that, having wedded Lauretta, Daughter 
h Testa de Nevil Devon.  to William Lord Braose of Brembr●, (with whom he had 
i Testa de Nevil Devon. , in marriage, the Lordship of Taustoke in Com. Devon. and Twenty three Knights Fees) after his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where (bearing the Arms of King Richard) having unhorsed and slain the Sultan in a Tournament, he returned 
k H. Knighton, 2346. n. 50.  into England; and not long after, viz. An. 1204. (6 joh.) departing 
l Ibid. Ex Rot. penès Thes. & Camer. Scace.  this life, was buried 
m Ibid. Ex Rot. penès Thes. & Camer. Scace.  in the Abbey of Leicester, before the High Altar, betwixt his Mother and his Grandfather, leaving 
n Ibid. n 50 & 60.  all that great Inheritance, which he had from his Ancestors, to his two Sisters, viz. Amicia, the Wife of Simon de Montfort, and Margaret, of Saier de Quinci; betwixt whom it being divided 
o Ibid. n 50 & 60. , Simon had 
p Ibid. n 50 & 60.  the moiety of the Earldom of Leicester, with the Honour of Hi●k●e●, for the Purparty of Amicia; and being thereupon created Earl of Leicester, enjoyed 
q Ibid. & 2347.  the Stewardship of England, in right of that Honour of 〈◊〉; Saier de Quincy having 
r Ibid. & 2347.  the other half of this Earldom, who was shortly after made Earl 
s Ibid. & 2347.  of Winchester.  
This Amicia by her Deed 
t Ex Registro 〈◊〉 R. 〈◊〉, Pan's, n. 7. , bearing date at Paris ... in An. 1204. (6 joh.) soon after her Brother's death, gave up all her right in the Castle of Bretvil, and whatsoever else the Earl her Brother had on that side the Sea, unto Philip the Second, than King of France; Covenanting, if her Sister (Margaret) than the Wife of Saier de Quincy, should in any sort oppose that her Grant, That she would make satisfaction for it, unto that King, out of her Lands in England; in consideration whereof, the King gave her the Castle of S. Leodegar in Aq●●●●e, and all Aquitine; and whatsoever belonged to the Constablewick of that Castle, excepting the Fee of William de Galland, and the Fee of john de Robriet.  
Of Lauretta, the Widow of this Earl, it appears, that she gave 
u Monast. Anglic Vol. 2. 438 b. n. 20. & 30.  to the Hospital of Bocland in Com. Somers. to find a Priest to sing Mass daily at the Altar of our Lady, in the great Church there; for the health of her Soul, and for the Soul of Robert, Earl of Leicester, her sometime Husband, their Ancestors and Successors: All her Lands in N●teston and Ynesford, on both sides the Water; as also, Threescore and four Acres of her Demesn upon Ruwedone; and moreover, all her Lands of Rudescote, Helena, Choriecote, ●●●ecote, and Boteburne: Likewise, A hundred Acres of his Demesn in Brennesmore, his Wood called Ancrewd; and one Furlong at ●oycher with all the Appurtenances within the Lordship of Tausto●e.  
Likewise, that in 16 joh. she made Oath 
x Cart. 16 Joh. n 34.  to the King, That she would never marry without his consent; and that afterwards she became an Anchorete 
y Ex Praef Rot●lo penès Thes. & Camer Scac●. in bagâ de Inquis & Tenuris.  at Ha●kungcon near 〈◊〉, where she continued a Recluse till her death.   

William de Meschines.  
THis William, being Brother 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 986 a n 60.  to Ranulph (the first of that name) Earl of Chester, enjoyed by the gift 
b Ibid. ●00 a n 10. Testa de Nevil.  of King William the Conqueror, all that part of the County of Cumberland, lying betwixt the Rivers of Dudene and ●arwent, commonly called coupland. It is elsewhere said, that it was by the gift of King Henry the First. And had issue a Son 
c Ex Col. R. G● S.  called Ranulph, who died in his life time, as it seems; as also a Daughter called Cecily, married 
d Monast. Ang●●c. Vol. 2. 100 b n. 20.  to Robert de Romely, Lord of Skipton in Craven. Which Robert and Cecily were Founders 
e Ibid. n. 10.  of a certain Religious House in those parts, called Emesey, for Canons Regular of S. Augustine (afterwards translated 
f Ibid. 101 a. n. 50.  to ●o●ton) and had issue 
g Ex Col. R. Gl S.  two Sons, Ranulph and Matthew, who both died issueless, and one Daughter 
h Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 b. n. ●20 & 30.  called Alice, Wife 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 b. n. ●20 & 30.  of William Fitz-Duncan, Earl of Murref in Scotland, Nephew to Malcolm, King of that Realm.  
Which William Fitz-Duncan haste issue 
k Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  by her one Son, called William, who died young; and three Daughters, viz. 
l Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  Cecily, first married 
m Rot. Pip. 29 H 3 Ebo●.  to Alexander Fitz-Gerald, and afterwards 
n Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. n 30.  to William le Gross● Earl of Albema●●e, to whom she brought the Honour of Skipton, being her Purparty of the Inheritance. Secondly, Amabil, the Wife 
o Ibid. ●. 40▪  of Reginald de Lucy, who had the Honour of Egremond as her 
p Ibid. n. 40▪  Purparty: And Alice, first married 
q Ibid.  to Gilbert Pipar●, who had 
r Ibid.  with her all Aspatrick, with the Barony of Allerdaie, and Liberty of Cocke●●●●; and afterwards 
s Ibid.  to Robert de Courtney, but died 
t Ibid.  without issue.  
But I return to William de Meschines, of whom, the substance of what I find memorable, is, That he Founded 
u Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 395. n. 10.  the little Monastery of S. Bega, commonly called S. Bees in Coupland, (which was a Ceil 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 395. n. 10.  to that of S. Mary at York,) and gave 
y Ibid. 986. n. 60.  to the Monks of S. Werburg at Che●ter, the Church of D●●sato (in North Wales.)  
And of Cecily his Wife, that, for 
z Ex Col. R. 〈…〉  the health of the Soul of William de Me●chines her Husband; as also 
a Ex col. R. 〈…〉  the Souls of Ranulph and Matthew her Sons, she gave 
b Ex col. R. 〈…〉  to the Canons of Eme●ey, her whole Lordship of Ch●ldewic●, 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 102 b. n. 30  with the Mill 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 102 b. n. 30  and Soak thereof; likewise, that 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 102 b. n. 30  of ●●●●esdon and also those 
f Ex Col. R. Gl. S.  at ●arwood, with the Suit thereto.  
Moreover, of 〈◊〉 de Romely their Daughter (for so she was called, though Wife of William Fitz-Duncan) that in 1 Hen. 2. she translated 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 101a n 50.  the Canons of Eme●ey to ●ol●on; and gave 
h Monast. Anglic Vol 1. 758 b n. 30 & 40.  to the Monks of Fountains in Com. Ebor. the moiety of her Mill at 〈◊〉, and a Toft in 〈◊〉. Likewise, that she gave 
i Ibid. 655 a● n. 40 & 50  to the Monks at Pontefract, one Carucate of Land, and an House in Broctune, for the health 
k Ibid. 655 a● n. 40 & 50  of the Soul of William Fitz-Duncan her Husband, and all her Ancestors Souls; As also 
l Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 202 b. n 60. & 203 a.  free Chase in all her Lands and Woods within her Fee; with liberty 
m Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 202 b. n 60. & 203 a.  to Hunt, and take all manner of Wild Beasts there. Furthermore, that she bestowed on them the tenth of all the Deer taken within her own Lands and Chases in ●raven. As also 
n Ibid.  a certain piece of Ground in each of her Lordships, for to make a Grange 
o Ibid.  for their Tithes, with Common 
p Ibid.  of Pasture for their Cattle, together with her own, in all her Woods, Moors, and Fields, during the whole time of Autumn.  
And being 
q Claus. 17 Edw. 2. m. 32.  Lady of Skipton Castle, ordained 
r Claus. 17 Edw. 2. m. 32. , That the perpetual Chaplain celebrating Divine Service every day in the Chapel there, should, in augmentation of his maintenance, receive for every Twelve weeks, one Quarter of Wheat, and Thirteen shilling four pence yearly, upon Christmas day, for his Robe; out of the Rents of that Castle and Manor.   

Vesci.  
AMongst other the valiant Normans, that assisted Duke William in his Conquest of England, 
Robert.  were Robert and ●vo de Vesci, as may seem from those favours which both of them obtained from his munificent hand. For Robert, at the time of the General Survey, was found 
a 〈…〉  to possess the Lordships of 〈◊〉 in Com. Northam 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉 in come. Warr. Helpericham, 〈◊〉, Bran●une, Rosby, Suaniton, Steveninges, and Hechinton, in Com. Lincoln. And Morton, Scenton, Cleveliord, Godmundelay, Sancton, Torp, Basurd, Cliburne, and Newton, in Com. Leic.  
As to the Parentage of Eustace Fitz-Iohn, 
Eus●a●e Fitz-Iohn.  all I have seen, is, That he was 
g Ibid.  Nephew and Heir. to Serio de Burgh, the Founder 
h 〈…〉 n. 20.  of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Castle in Com. 〈◊〉. And that john, his Father, was 〈◊〉 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Mono●ulus, in regard he had but one eye. For as much therefore, as those who afterwards bore the name of Vesci, are thus lineally descended from this Eustace, I shall here take notice of what is most memorable touching him.  
An old Historian 
k A. lred us Rieval. col. 343. l. 5. , who lived in that time, saith, That he was one of the chiefest Peers of England, and of intimate familiarity with King Henry the First; as also, a Person of great Wisdom, and singular Judgement in Counsels. Which character of him, is not like to be fictitious, in regard he had such vast Possessions bestowed on him by that King, viz. 
l Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax. ● 114 b.  The Mill at Warnet; also Bodele and Spilsham, with their Appurtenances; and all the Fee of Ralph de Gaugi, id est, Ellingham, Docford, Elwike, and Heyton: Likewise, Neeforton, with its Appurtenances; and Morton, and Burgton, with theirs, (which did belong to Walter Fitz-Eld, and Eylam his Brother) together with Winton, Caldebeck, and Ravenstandale; and all the Fee and Service of pain de Mesnilwarine. Moreover, all those Eleven Carucates of Land, and the Service of Serlo de Burgh, viz. In the two Steinleys' four Carucates, in Branton four, in Cayton one, in Sothsack one, in Killinghale one, in Burton six, and in Walington two.  
Likewise 
m Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax. ● 114 b.  divers Lands and Tenements in the City of York; and whatsoever he held of David, King of Scotland, or of Earl Henry his Son, as well in Demesn, as in Knights Fees. Also, what he held of the Archbishop of Yo●k, and of his Fee, as well in Demesn, as in Knights Fees. Furthermore, all that he held of the Fee of the Bishop of Duresm, viz. Weltesale, and Landmot, with the two ●hiltons, and the Fee and Service of Geffrey Escoland, and Richard Fitzpain; with whatsoever else he held of the same Bishop, and of the Fee of the Earl of Richmund.  
Likewise Ellerton, and all the Fee and Service of Thorfine, the Son of Robert de Manefield. Also Canefield, with the Appurtenances; and whatever else he held of that Earls Fee.  
Moreover 
n Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax. ● 114 b.  all that he held of the Fee of Roger de Mowbray, as well in Demesn, as otherwise; and also of William Fossard, and of his Fee; of William Paganel, and his Fee; and of the Earl of Albemarie and his, viz. in Nid, three Carucates, in Newton one, in Hewike two, and in Weffwike four. Likewise, whatsoever he held of the Fee of Roger de Clere, viz. Brompton, with its Appurtenances; and of the Fee of Gilbert de Gant, viz. Parteney, with its Appurtenances; as also, of the Fee of the Abbess of Barking, and Earl of Chester. Whatsoever likewise he held in Heungeby, with all the Fee and Service of Roger de Beauchamp of Riby: All the Fee and Service of Ralph, the Son of Begun, and of Wrath; all the Fee and Service of Henry de Campain of Catenay; and lastly, the whole Fee and Service of William de Saillay.  
And besides all this, he was by that King made 
o Joh. Hagu●●ald. col. 261. n. 30.  Governor of the Castle of Bamburgh, in Northumberland; and others in those Northern parts.  
But after the death of King Henry, when Stephen began to Reign, the Scene was altered; for that King, considering (as it is like) in what esteem he had been with King Henry, and therefore suspecting that he would be more cordial to Maud the Empress (the rightful Heir to her Father) than to him, who was in truth but an usurper, took 
p Joh. Hagu●●ald. col. 261. n. 30.  from him the Governorship of Bamborough, and those other Castles; which gave him such distaste, that he thenceforth adhered 
q Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  to his Enemies. And in 3 Steph. when 
r Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  David, King of Scots, invaded the North with a mighty Army (King Stephen being then in the South) brought 
s Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  to his assistance all the power he could raise, delivering 
t Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  into his hands the Castle of Alnwike, (which is the strongest and greatest Fort in all those parts) marching 
u Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  also with him into Yorkshire, with purpose 
x Ric. Hagustald. col. n. 20 & 30.  to do the like by Malton.  
For which respect, Henry, Earl of Northumberland and Huntingdon, (Son to the same David, King of Scotland) not only confirmed 
y Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax ar. f. 114 b.  to him all those Lands lying in Northumberland, which he held in capite of King Henry the First, and King Stephen, or any other; but bestowed 
z Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax ar. f. 114 b.  on him Brentune, Proportune, ●achesten, and Scrimestan, with their Appurtenances, to hold as amply 
a Ex Praef. Cartular. penès C. Fairfax ar. f. 114 b.  as the said Earl Henry himself did possess them, the very day that he wedded the Sister of the Earl Warren; and likewise gave him five Knights Fees more, which Robert de Nuvant held.  
But notwithstanding such his adherence to the King of Scots, he was afterwards reconciled to King Stephen, as it seems; for in 5 Steph. it appeareth 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ebor. , that he held Burgh 
c Id est, Burrowbrigg.  and ●●aresburgh (two great Lordships in the North Riding of Yorkmire) in Farm of the King; and was 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ebor.  at that time a Justice Itinerant, together with Walter Espec (a great Baron in those parts.)  
And having to his second Wife married 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 801 b. n. 40.  Agnes, the Daughter and Heir to William Fitz-Nigel, Baron of Halton, and Constable of Chester; he obtained from Ranulph, Earl of Chester (the second of that name) a Grant 
f Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  of the whole Barony of Halton; as also of the Constablerie of Chester, to himself and his heirs: By which Grant he was likewise constituted chief Counsellor to that Earl, above all the Nobles of that Country; to hold as freely and firmly, as he the said William Fitz-Nigel enjoyed the same in the times of Earl Hugh, and Earl Richard; or in the time of Ranulph de Bricasard.  
As to the pious Works of this Eustace, they were great and many: For besides his gift 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 119 a. n. 60.  of Twenty shillings Rend in Ser●●ngham to the Monks of S. Peter's at Gloucester: and 
h Ibid. Vol. ●. 162 a. n. 10.  of one Ox-gang of Land to the Church of Fl●meburhe (now Flamborough) as also 
i Ibid. & 163 b. n. ●0.  of the Churches of Cuton and Scalleby to the Canons of Bridlingtoa, he Founded 
k Ibid. 591 b. n. 30.  the Monastery of Alnwike, in Northumberland; and likewise, those of Walton 
l Ibid 708 b. n. 11. & 800 a.  and Malton 
m Ibid. 816 a. n. 32.  in Com. Ebor. and amply endowed them with Lands and Revenues.  
But after all this, in An. 1157. (3 Hen. 2.) being 
n MS. in. Bibl. Bodl. (Med 20. ● fol. 36 b.  in that expedition then made into Wales, he was there unhappily slain 
o MS. in. Bibl. Bodl. (Med 20. ● fol. 36 b. , with this honourable character, viz. 
p MS. in. Bibl. Bodl. (Med 20. ● fol. 36 b.  That he was Vir Magnus & grandevus, atque inter primos Angliae Proceres, divitiarum, & sapientiae titulis refulgens. A great and aged Man, and of the chiefest English Peers, most eminent for his Wealth and Wisdom. Leaving issue 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 592 b. n 50. Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 63. ut supra.  by the Lady Beatrice his first Wife, two Sons, viz. William, surnamed 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 592 b. n 50. Esc. 8 E. 2 n. 63. ut supra.  the Vesci, and Geffrey; and by Agnes his second Wife, a Son called 
s Ibid. 801. n. 40.  Richard Fitz-Eustace, from whom the Noble Family of Clavering, as also that of Laci, Earl of Lincoln, do derive their Descents.  
Which William de Uesci (the eldest Son) afterwards called William de Vesci Senior, 
William de Uesci.  was Sheriff 
t Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Northumb.  of Northumberland, from 3 Hen. 2. to 15 H. 2. inclusive, so likewise 
u Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Northumb. , in 16 H. 2. for half the year, and for Lancashire the other half.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, this William (then residing in Yorkshire) certified 
x Lib. rub. in Scacc Ebor.  his Knight's Fees De veteri Feoffamento, to be in number twenty, for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he accounted 
y Rot. Pip. 14 Hen. 2. Ebor.  Seventeen pound thirteen shillings; and for his Fees De novo Feoffamento Eight and twenty shillings six pence. In 18 Hen. 2. he paid 
z Rot. Pip. ●8 Hen. 2. Northumb.  Four and twenty pound six shillings and eight pence for the Scutage of Ireland, in regard he neither went in person thither, nor sent any Soldiers. In An. 1174. (20 Hen. 2.) upon that Invasion of the Scots, he joined 
a Lel. Coll. Vol 2. 377. Jorval col. 1091. n. 40.  with Ranulph de Glanvil, Bernard Bailiol, and Robert de Stutevil; and giving them Battle 
b Lel. Coll. Vol 2. 377. Jorval col. 1091. n. 40.  near ●lnwike▪ routed their whole Army: So that the King himself was then taken 
c Lel. Coll. Vol 2. 377. Jorval col. 1091. n. 40.  prisoner: And about that time, obtained from William, Earl of North●mberland, (Brother to Malcolm the Fourth, King of Scotland,) the Grant of a Market 
d Ex Vet. Cartulario penès Car Fairfax at, f 129 a.  at S. Walerick, called New Bigging in that County.  
This William confirmed 
e Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 817 a. n 10, 20 & 30.  to the Canons and Nuns at Walton, Malton, and Wi●t●●●gham (of the Gilbertine Order) the gift of Eustace his Father, of the Church of W●●●●●gham, with the Manor House, and two Mills there; as 
f Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 817 a. n 10, 20 & 30.  also of the Hamlet of ●ington; and likewise, of the Churches of Walton and Malton, with the Chapels thereto appertaining; and of his own Charity bestowed 
g Ibid. n. 40.  on them the Church of Ancast● To the Knight's Templars, he gave 
h Ibid 531 b. n 60. & 547 b. n. 40.  the Churches of Caithorp and Normanton; and to the 
i Ibid. 816 b. n. 30.  Canons of Semplingham, and Nuns of Ormesby, the Hermitage of Spaidingholme, with divers Lands set forth by Metes and Bounds.  
And, having wedded 
k Ibid. 819 b. n. 10.  Burga, the Sister of Robert de Stutevil, Lord of Knaresburgh, had 
l Ibid. 819 b. n. 10.  with her in marriage, the Town of Langton, and had issue 
m Ibid. 819 b. n. 10.  a Son, 
Eustace.  called Eustace. Another Wife he had called Agnes, Daughter to William, King of Scotland, by whom he had issue, a Son called William, and died 
n Rot. de Dominabus, pueris, & pucllis, Lincol.  in 31 Hen. 2. Eustace his Son and Heir, being 
o Rot. de Dominabus, pueris, & pucllis, Lincol.  then Fourteen years old; who accomplishing his full age 
p Rot. Pip. 2 Rich. 1. Northum.  in 2 Rich. 1. gave 
q Rot. Pip. 2 Rich. 1. Northum.  Two thousand three hundred marks for Livery of his Lands, with liberty to marry whom he would; and in the same year paid 
r Ibid. Ebor.  Twelve pound three shillings four pence upon collecting the Scutage of Wales. In 6 Rich. 1. being 
s Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Linc.  with the King in Normandy, he was acquitted 
t Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Linc.  of that Scutage, then assessed for his Redemption.  
In 8 Rich. 1. he answered 
* Rot. Pip. ● Rich. ●1. Eber.  Twenty four pound six shillings eight 'spence, upon collection of the second Scutage of Normandy.  
Upon the death of Richard the First, john, Earl of Moreton, (his Brother) succeeding him; and having employed 
u Mat. Paris, in Anno 1199. p. 196. n. 20.  Hubert, Archbishop of Canterbury, and some others, to receive Fealty from the rest of the Nobles, he sent 
x Mat. Paris, in Anno 1199. p. 196. n. 20.  this Eustace de Vesci, to William, King of Scotland, to let him know; that upon his return out of Normandy, (where he than was) he would give him satisfaction in all things concerning his rights here, and in the mean time to be at amity with him.  
Upon 
y Rot Pip. 13 Joh. Ebot.  Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, in 13 joh. This Eustace had a special discharge 
z Rot Pip. 13 Joh. Ebot.  for Twenty four Knights Fees, and a third part; and the same year was acquitted of Scutage for Twelve Knights Fees, upon payment of the Scutage of Wales.  
In 14 joh. the King having raised 
a Mat. Paris, in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  a great Army, with purpose to march into Wales, by reason of the many Hostilities, which the Welsh had exercised on his English Subjects; having intelligence 
b Mat. Paris, in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  of a sudden Insurrection against him, by many of the great Men of England; forthwith disbanded 
c Mat. Paris, in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  his Army, and hasted to London; fetching thither all those 
d Mat. Paris. in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  whose fidelity he suspected, requiring them to give pledges 
e Mat. Paris, in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  for their peaceable demeanour. Which (being thus surprised) they forthwith performed, some sending 
f Mat. Paris, in Anno 1212. pag. 231. n. 40 & 50. Et p. 232.  their Sons, and others their nearest kindred. But this Eustace, who (with Robert Fitz-Walter) stood most suspected 
g Ibid. , fled 
h Ibid.  thereupon into Scotland; whereupon all his possessions in England were seized 
i Ibid.  into the King's hands, and special command 
k Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 12.  given to demolish his Castle of Alnwike; the Ground 
l Mat. Paris, in An. 1213. pag. 235. n. 20.  of their Exceptions, as they pretended, being the King's disobedience to the Pope, for which he then stood 
m Mat. Paris, in An. 1213. pag. 235. n. 20.  excommunicate by his Holiness. But a reconciliation 
n Ibid.  being soon after made by Pandulph the Legate, this Eustace had restitution 
o Pat. 15 Joh. m. 10:  of his Lands.  
Yet, notwithstanding all this, the great Men were not so qualified, but that their discontents, ere long, broke out in a far higher measure than before; the real Ground of them arising from another cause; which I shall briefly here relate.  
King John (saith my Author 
p H. Knighton, Col 242●. n. 20. etc. ) continuing his wont licentiousness, thereby provoked many of his Nobles to wrath: For, though he had a modest countenance, he was a most libidinous Man, excesively lusting after Women, and deriding their Husbands, on whose Wives he had taken his pleasure.  
Amongst these his practices, hearing that this Eustace de Vesci had a very beautiful Lady, but far distant from Court; earnestly studying how to accomplish his desires towards her, sitting at Table with her Husband, and seeing a Ring on his Finger, he laid hold on it, and told him, That he had such another Stone, which he resolved to set in Gold, in that very form: And, having thus got the Ring, presently sent it to her, in her Husband's name; by that Token conjuring her, if ever she expected to see him alive, to come speedily to him.  
She therefore, upon sight of the Ring, gave credit to the Messenger, and came with all expedition. But so it happened, That her Husband casually riding out, met her on the Road, and marveling much to see her there, asked, What the matter was: And when he understood how they were both deluded, resolved to find out a Common-whore, and put her in apparel to personate his Lady. All which being accordingly done, the King soon after bragged thereof, and said, Eustace, thou hast a most lovely Wife, and a pleasant Bed-follow. To which he answered, How do you know that? Quoth the King, I have had experience thereof. No, (quoth Eustace) you are mistaken; it was not my Wife, but a Common-Whore. Whereat the King grew so enraged, that he threatened to kill him; Eustace therefore apprehending the danger, hasted into the North, and in his passage, wasted some of the King's Houses; divers of the Nobles, whose Wives the King had vitiated, accompanying him. And being grown strong by the confluence of their Friends, and others, seized his Castles, the Londoners adhering to them.  
Whereupon the King raised an Army, and marching Northwards, caused them to flee into Scotland; but they increasing in strength returned, and forced him to retreat. Soon after which, viz. in An. 1255. (17 joh.) this Eustace 
q Mat. Paris, p. 253. n. 50. & 254.  was one of the chief of those Rebellious Barons, who, having put themselves in Arms, met at Stamford in a Warlike Posture, and afterwards at 
r Ibid. 254. n. 10.  Brackley.  
Whereat the King was so much startled, that he desired a fair composure with them; 
s Pat. 17 Joh. m. 4.  declaring publicly, That it was not their Moneys which he coveted, but their Loyalties; and therefore proffered 
t Pat. 17 Joh. m. 4.  his safe conduct to this Eustace, and some others, in case they would come unto him. But such was his obstinacy, as that he stood out, and became so active in that great Insurrection, as that; upon the Agreement 
u Claus. 17 Joh. in dorso m. 21. , whereunto the King was then forced to submit; He 
x Mat. Paris, p. 262. n. 10.  was one of the Five and twenty elected by the rest, for managing the whole Government of the Realm; for which respect, the year following he was, amongst others, of those turbulent Spirits, excommunicated 
y Ibid. in An. ●●●6. p. 277. n. 20.  by the Pope. And, continuing thus violent, accompanied 
z Monast. Anglic, Vol. 2. 801 a. n. 40.  Alexander, King of Scotland, (whose Sister he had married 
a Ibid. ) with purpose 
b Mat. Paris, ut supra.  to welcome Lewes of France into England, (whom the Barons had called in, with purpose to make their King) and do homage to him for the Realm of Scotland. Who, as he marched through the Bishopric of Durham, came before 
c Ibid. 287. n. 10.  Barnard Castle, belonging to Hugh de Baillol, intending 
d Ibid. 287. n. 10.  to see if it could be easily won; where this our Eustace, approaching 
e Ibid. 287. n. 10.  too near, was shot 
f Ibid. 287 n. 10.  through the head with an Arrow from that Garrison.  
Being thus slain, the one moiety of all his Land was by King john bestowed 
g Claus. ● Hen. 3. m. 4.  on Philip de Vlecot (that being the last year of His Reign.) Whereupon King Henry the Third commanded 
h Claus. ● Hen. 3. m. 4.  Possession accordingly to be given; and sent a Precept 
i Pat 2 H. 3. m 5.  to Margaret his Widow, that she should forthwith send William her Son and Heir, unto William Marshal, 
William.  Earl of Pembroke, whose custody that Earl (being then Governor of the King and Kingdom, in regard of the King's minority) had assigned to the King. Whereupon the King granted 
k Claus. 2 H 3. m. 4.  his marriage, with all the Lands and Fees, to him by Inheritance appertaining, to William, Earl of Salisbury, the King's Uncle; and the custody 
l Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 9  of the Castle of Alnwike, to R. Bishop of Durham.  
This was the time (doubtless) that the Castle of Knaresborough, (which descended to Eustace Fitz-Iohn, Grandfather to this last mentioned Eustace, by the death of Serlo de Burgh, his Uncle without issue) was taken away, and given to William de Stutevil: For certain 
m 〈◊〉 Anglic. Vol. 2. 801 c. n. 40.  it is, That King john so disposed of it upon some displeasure, which he had towards the said Eustace.  
Which William, being thus in the tuition of the Earl of Salisbury, with purpose 
n Pat. 10 H. 3. m 10. Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 17▪ , that he should marry Isabel his Daughter, as he did: In 10 Hen. 3. obtained Livery 
o Pat. 10 H. 3. m 10. Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 17▪  of all his Lands (the Earl of Salisbury being then deceased.) So likewise 
p Pat. 10 H. 3. ut supra.  of his Castle at Alnwike, which then was in the hands of Everard de Ties.  
After which, I find no more of him till 29 H. 3. that he procured a Grant 
q Claus. 29 H. 3. m. ●.  of five Bucks and ten Does, to be taken out of the King's Forests in Northumberland, to store his Park at Alnwike; and that he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. North●mb.  to the King, upon collection of the Aid for marrying his Daughter; Twelve pounds for his Twelve Knights Fees in Northumberland.  
But surviving Isabel, he married 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. ●01 b. n. 20.  Agnes one of the Daughters of William de Ferrer, Earl of Dervy: And in 32 Hen. 3. upon Partition 
t Claus 32 H. 3. m. 5.  of those Lands in 〈◊〉, which did belong to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke▪ he had 
u Claus 32 H. 3. m. 5.  in right of the same Agnes, an assignation of the Purparty belonging to her. And departed 
x Mat. Paris, in An 1253. p. 877 n 40.  this life, in 37 Hen. 3. seized of these following Lordships, whereof his Barony in Northumberland did 
y Testa de Ne●il Northumb.  consist, viz. ●uncwike, Aunemuwe, Denwy, Haverhall, Bilton, Lete●yr, Scippling-Bothil, Newton on the More, Heysandan, Gynis, Ruggeley, ●orewic, Chivington deal East, Great Houton, Little Houton, Howyc, Remmington, Rock, Charleton deal North, Charleton deal South, Falwedon, Burneton-Batail, Newton on the Sea, Preston, Tughal, Swinton, Newham-Eumin, Lukrey, with ●opum, a member thereof, Hetheriston, Spinlistan, Bodhill, Ewrth, Dodington, with Nesebit, also a member thereof; Horton-Turbervil, Hesilrig, Leum, Chattan, Feleber, Wetwod, Cald-Merton, Yherdhill, Angerham, with Reveley, Hertetheved with its members; scil. Randon-Batail, Prendewic, Alneham, Chirmundesden, Bidlesden, Clenhill, Nedderton, Burweton, Alwehton, Heton, Ambhell, Gharberton, Thimum, Srevenwood, Hauckislaw, Chevelington, and Hib●urne.  
Whereupon his Castle of Alnwike was committed 
z Pat. 38 H. 3. m. 4  to Peter de Savoy Agnes his Widow, having for her Dowry, an assignation 
a Rot. Pip. 40 H. 3. Northumb.  of the Lordships of Malton and Langton in Com. Ebor. and Tughale in Com. Northumb.  
To this William, succeeded john de Vesci his Son and Heir, in minority at his Father's death; 
john.  whose Wardship was committed 
b Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Ebor.  to Peter de Savoy abovementioned.  
Of this john, that which I first find memorable, is, That he was 
c H Knighton, 2429. n. 64.  one of the King's chief Commanders in his Wars of Galcofgne; but afterwards, scil. in 47 Hen. 3. adhered to Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and other the Rebellious Barons then in Arms, who resolved 
d Ibid. 2446. n. 40.  to compel the King to maintain those Ordinances made in the Parliament at Oxford (so derogatory to His Royal Authority;) and when they had taken the King prisoner in the Battle of Lewes, was summoned 
e Claus 49 H. 3. in dorso.  to the Parliament by them then held: And being personally in A●ms with Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rest, was himself taken prisoner 
f M Westm. in An. 1265.  in that memorable Battle of Evesham; where Prince Edward being victorious, delivered his Father out of the hands of those insolent Rebels.  
But after this, being by virtue of that Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, admitted to composition (as most other were) he assumed 
g Pat. 54 H. 3. in dors● m. 15. Lel. Coll. Vol ●. P. 772. H. Knighon, 2438. n. 30.  the Cross; and, with divers persons of note, took a pilgrimage 
h Pat. 54 H. 3. in dors● m. 15. Lel. Coll. Vol ●. P. 772. H. Knighon, 2438. n. 30.  into the Holy Land. Whence, being safe returned, he was in 2 Edw. 1. made 
i Rot. Fin. 2 Edw. 1. m. 2.  Governor of Scarborough Castle; and married 
k Claus. 7 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 11.  Mary, Sister of Hugh de Lezinian, Earl of March and Engolesme; Covenanting, 
l Claus. 7 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 11.  in case she should die without any issue of her body, begotten by him, that he would restore unto the said Hugh Four thousand five hundred pounds Tournois: For payment of Two thousand five hundred pounds whereof, William de Valence became his surety. 
m Claus. 7 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 11.   
Which Mary lived but a while; for the next year after these Covenants were made, Queen Eleanor gave 
* Claus. 8 Edw 1. in dorso m. 1.  unto him in marriage Isabel (de Beaumond) her Kinswoman: Whereupon he obliged 
n Claus. 8 Edw 1. in dorso m. 1.  himself, in case he should not have issue by her; or that the issue which he should have, should die without issue, to pay unto the said Queen, her Heirs or Assigns, the sum of Five hundred and fifty pounds of Silver.  
Which marriage, being solemnised, he obtained a Grant 
o Cart. 9 Ed. 1. n. 81.  from King Edward of certain Lands in Northumberland, Kent, and other places, (whereof Eltham was part) of they yearly value of Two hundred forty eight pound four shillings and eight pence.  
In 10 Edw. 1. this john was 
p Rot. de Scut. Wall. 10 Edw. 1. m. 3. Lel. Coll. Vol 1. p. 773.  in the War of Wales; and in 12 Edw. 1. procured a Charter 
q Cart. 12 Ed. 1. n. 6.  for a weekly▪ Market at Eltham aforesaid, on the Tuesday; and a Fair yearly on the Eve of the Holy Trinity, and two days following.  
This was that Sir john de Vesci, who returning 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 773.  hither from the King of Arragon, brought 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 773.  a great number of Gascoignes, to King Edward, to serve him in his Welsh Wars. And having given 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. ●49 b. n. 10.  to the Monks of R●f●ord in Com. Nott. his whole Lordship of Roderham, with eight Ox-gangs of Land there; as also the Advowson of the moiety of the Church, departed 
u Psc. 17 Ed. 1. n. 25  this life without issue in 17 Edw. 1. leaving William his Brother 
x Psc. 17 Ed. 1. n. 25  and Heir at that time Forty years of Age; and Isabel his Wife, Sister 
y Claus. 9 Ed. 3. m 18.  of Henry de Beaumond, surviving him. Which Isabel, in 25 Edw. 1. did her homage 
z Claus. 25 Ed. 1. m 23.  to the King, for the Barony of Casal, in the County of ●ife, in Scotland; whereunto she had title by the Quit-claim of Queen Eleanor, Mother to King Edward the First; and the same year attended 
a Rot. Scoc. 25 Ed. 1. in dorso m 5.  the Duchess of Brabant (Daughter to King Edward) into that Country. In 33 Edw. 1. she obtained a Grant 
b Rot. Fin. 33 Ed. 1. m. 2. in cedula.  for her life of the Castle of Bamburgh, in the case she did not marry again; and in 5 Edw. 2. had 
c Pat. 5 Ed. 2. m. 22.  the Castle of Scarborough committed to her custody.  
Thus much touching this Isabel, I now come to William, Brother and Heir to the last mentioned john de Vesci.  
This William, 
William.  was a person in great esteem with that King; for in 13 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
d Pat. 13 Ed. 1. m. 12.  Justice of all his Forests beyond Trent; and the next year after, one 
e Pat. 14 Ed 1. m. 4.  of his Justice's Itinerant, touching the Pleas of the Forests.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, matching 
f Claus. 18 Ed. 1. in d●rso m. 6.  john de Vesci his Son and Heir, with Clementia, a Kinswoman to Queen Eleanor, he Covenanted 
g Claus. 18 Ed. 1. in d●rso m. 6.  to endow her at the Church door with Two hundred pounds Lands per annum, lying in Newsham, Sprouston, and other places: And because 
h Claus. 18 Ed. 1. in dorso m. 6.  he could not be at the Wedding, by reason of some special employment in the King's business; he afterwards obliged 
i Claus. 18 Ed. 1. in dorso m. 6.  himself, if his Son should happen to die, leaving her alive. That he would make Livery unto her of Two hundred pound per annum, out of those Manors and Lands in the name of her Dowry. Which john was the same year constituted 
k Pat. 18 Ed. 1. m. 7.  Justice of the Forests on the South of Trent. But I return of William his Father.  
In 17 Edw. 1. doing his fealty, he had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 17 Edw. 1. m. 12.  of all the Lands, which by the death of his Brother john, without issue, descended to him; and the same year was constitued 
m Pat. 17 E●. 1. m. 9  Governor of Scarborough Castle.  
The next year following, doing his homage 
n Rot. Fin. 18 Ed. 1. m. 10. , he had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 18 Ed. 1. m. 10.  of all those Lands in Ireland, which were of the Inheritance of Agnes his Mother (one of the Daughters to William de Ferrer, Earl of Derby) and likewise made Justice 
p Pat. 18 Ed. ●▪ m. 7.  of Ireland.  
During the time of the trust, scil. In 
q Ex Coll. ● Gl. S.  21 Edw. 1. he was in open Court, in the City of Dublin (in the presence of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, and others) accused 
r Ex Chron. frattis Joh. Clinne.  of Felony, and challenged to the Combat by john Fitz-Thomas.  
But shortly after this, viz. in 22 Edw. 1. he was employed 
s Rot. Vascon. 22 E●. 1. m. 11.  in the Wars of Gascoigne, john his Son accompanying 
t Rot. Vascon. 22 E●. 1. m. 11.  him thither. And the same year commenced his suit 
u Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. 1. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 20●.  against the above specified john Fitz-Thomas, at Dublin, before the Chief Justice, there, and other the King's Council, for so defaming him as abovesaid, viz. in saying 
x Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 20●.  That this William de Vesci had solicited him a Confederacy against the King. Which charge being denied by Fitz-Thomas, and a Schedule by him delivered 
y Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 20●.  into the Court, containing the words which he acknowledged, he was thereupon challenged 
z Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 20●.  to the combat by this William, and accepted thereof. But the King being advertised of this proceeding, forthwith directed his Precept 
a Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 20●.  to the Treasurer and Escheator of that Realm, requiring them, That instead of the Combat, they should Summon them both to appear before him at Westminster, on the morrow next after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, than next ensuing; then, and there to be prepared for the Combat. At which time, this our William de Vesci came thither accordingly 
b Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●.  mounted upon his great Horse covered; as also completely armed with Lance, Dagger, Coat of Male, and other Military accoutrements, and proffered himself to the fight: But Fitz-Thomas, though called, appeared not 
c Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●. . Whereupon, this William required 
d Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●.  judgement against him: But instead thereof, the further hearing of the same, was referred 
e Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●.  to the next Parliament at Westminster, viz. Upon the morrow, next after the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, in 23 Edw. 1. At which time, both of them appearing, and full debate thereupon had; there was no default imputed 
f Plac● Parl de An 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉 201.  to Fitz-Thomas in regard of certain Errors which were found in the proceedings: So that they were then both at liberty to begin their Actions a new. Whereupon, Fitz-Thomas declining to revive the quarrel. totally submitted 
g Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●.  himself to the King: Who, by the advice of his Council, ordained 
h Plac. Par● de An. 22 Ed. ●. p. 192, 198. 〈◊〉, 20●.  That he the said john Fitz-Thomas should be obliged by a certain writing to stand to his Award therein. But what was done thereupon, appears not.  
In 23 Edw. 1. this William was 
i Literz Pardon. etc. de Vascon. 23 Ed. 1. m 21.  again in the Wars of Gascoigne, but returned 
k H. Knigh●●● 2509. n 10.  sick from thence; being then summoned 
l Claus. 〈◊〉 eodem. An. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
In 24 Edw. 1. he was again employed 
m Claus. 24 Edw 1. in dorso m. 1.  by the King in his Wars of Gascoignc.  
The same year also, he had a Grant 
n 〈◊〉. m. 1. in cedula.  of the custody of all those Lands in England and Scotland, which were held of him; and then seized into the King's hands, by reason of the Rebellion of his Tenants. And in 25 Edw. 1. granted 
o Rot. Pip. 28 Edw. 1. Northum. Ex Vet. MS. Cartular. penès Car. Fairfax. f. 97 b.  to that King his Castle, Manor, and Country of Kildare in Ireland; as also 
p Rot. Pip. 28 Edw. 1. Northum. Ex Vet. MS. Cartular. penès Car. Fairfax. f. 97. b.  his Lordship of Sprouston in Scotland; in consideration whereof, the King pardoned 
q Rot. Pip. 28 Edw. 1. Northum. Ex Vet. MS. Cartular, penès Car. Fairfax. f. 97 b.  all the Debts due from him to his Exchequer; as also those due from john his elder Brother, deceased, or any of his Ancestors.  
This William took to Wife 
r Esc. 26 Ed. 1 p 28  Isabel, the Daughter of Adam de Periton, Widow 
s Monast. Anlic. Vol 2. p. 801. n. 50.  of Robert de Welles; but having no 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl S.  lawful issue (john, his Son, being dead 
u Ex Coll. R Gl S.  in his life time) he did by the King's Licence 
x Claus 25 Edw 1 m. 7.  Infeoff that great Prelate, Anthony Beke, Bishop of Ourham, and Patriarch of Ierr●alem, in the Castle of ●luwi●e and divers other Lands. with trust 
y Hist. MS. Dun●lm. Eccl. in Bibl Bod●. (Cant.) l 53. f. 122 b.  and special confidence, that he should retain them for the behoof of William de Vesci his Bastard-son (begotten 
z Ex Coll. R. GI' S.  in Ireland) at that time young, until he came of full age, and then pass them to him; whereupon that Bishop had Livery 
a Claus 25 E●●●● 1. ut supra.  of them accordingly. But the Manor of Hoto●-Buscel in Com. Ebor. he settled 
b Ex Autogra, penès T. Tal●on.  absoutely on his said Bastard-son, and the Heirs of his Body, with Remainder to his right Heirs, constituting 
c Ibid.  Thomas Plaiz of Ne●●on and Geffrey Gyppysmer Clerk, his Guardinas; he being then in minority. And departed 
d Ibid.  this life at Malton, upon the Eve of S. Margaret the Virgin, in An. 1297. (25 Edw. 1.) leaving no other issue 
e Ibid.  than the before specified William his Bastard-son.  
Which William, (commonly called 
f Rot. Fin. 9 Edw. 2. m 11.  William de Vesci of Kildare) in 4 dw. 2. was 
g Rot. S●●e. 4 Ed. 2. m. 9  in that expedition then made into Scot●and; and married 
h Claus. 9 Ed. 3. m. 22.  Maud, the Widow of Thomas Nevil of Cherham; but reaped no benefit of that trust which was by William his Father so committed to that Bishop. For he, being irritated 
i Lel. Coll. Vol ●. P. 775.  by some slanderous words, which he had heard that the Bastard spoke of him, by his Deed 
k Hist. ● S. Dunelm. ●eel. ut supra. Pat. 3 Ed. 2. m ●3. per In●pex.  bearing date 19 Nou. An. 1309. (3 Edw. 2.) Sold the Castle and Honour of Al●wike, to Henry de Percy, (a great Man in the North) from whom the Earls of Northumberland, still Possessors thereof, are descended.  
Nor did this William long enjoy what was so given him, being slain 
l Esc. 8 Ed. ●. n. 63.  in the Battle of St●●ve●in in Scotland (commonly called the Battle of Bannocksburne) in 8 Edw. 2. leaving no 
m Esc. 8 Ed. ●. n. 63  issue; having been summoned 
n Claus de 〈◊〉. in 〈◊〉.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in Six and seventh, as also in the eighth of that King's Reign, he so lost his life.  
Whereupon those Lands in Yorkshire, which for lack of issue by him, were to return to the right Heirs of William de Vesci his Father, descended 
o 〈…〉.  to Gibert Aton, as his nearest Kinsman and Heir; viz. 
p 〈…〉  Son and Heir of William Aton, Brother and Heir of Gilbert, Son and Heir of William, Son and Heir of Gilbert Aton, of Aton in Pickering- 〈◊〉, in Com. Ebor. by Margery his Wife, sole Daughter and Heir to Warine de Vesci, Brother of Eustace de Vesci, Father of William, Father of john and William. Which last mentioned William, having no other issue, but the before specified William, the Bastard (who died without issue as hath been observed, the title of Lord Vesci, descending to Aton, came through Bromfleet to the Family of Clifford, late Earls of Cumberland.   

Laci.  
NExt to this of Vesci, I have thought fit to proceed with Laci; in regard that from Eustace Fitz-Iohn, a Principal Branch of that Stock is sprung, as the Descent annexed will show.  
Of this ancient Family, there were two who came into England with Wil●iam the Conqueror. viz. Walter de Laci. and Ilbert de Laci; but how near allied, I find not.  
Of these, I shall begin with Walter. 
Walter.   
After the King William had subdued 
a Ord Vit. 521 D.▪  those great opponents, who most disturbed the peaceable fruition of what he had by his signal Conquest acquired; Edwine, Earl of 〈◊〉 being slain 
b Ord Vit. 521 D.▪  and Morcar (his Brother) cast in prison 
c Ord Vit. 521 D.,  of his nearest Norman Soldiers, he made great and powerful Commanders 
d Ord Vit. 521 D.▪  and enriched 
e Ord Vit. 521 D.▪  them with ample Gifts and Territories.  
Of which, this Walter de Laci, (for his expertness 
f Ibid. 522 A.  in Arms, being one) when the Welsh in 3 Conq. armed themselves against him; he was, amongst others, sent 
g Ibid. 522 A.  to restrain their bold incursions. Who first entering the parts of Brecknock▪ subdued 
h Ibid. 522 A.  Rese, Caducan, and Mariadoth, three of their Princes, making great slaughter there: And not long after, assisted 
i S. Dun●l. 208 b. n. 51  Wolstan, Bishop of Worce●●er, Aegelwine▪ Abbot of Eve●ham, and Vrso, than Sheriff of Worcestershire, against Roger, Earl of Hereford, and Ralph Earl of Nor●olk, (then in Rebellion) to hinder 
k S. Dunel. 208 b. n. 51  their passing the Severn, for the conjunction of their Forces.  
This Walter de Laci had likewise many skirmishes 
l Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 162.  with Fulk Fitz-Warine; in one of which, he was taken 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 162.  prisoner, and put 
n Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 162.  in Lu●low Castle. But after this, hearing, 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 162. , that the same Castle and Town were won by his Friend, Sir Arnold de Lis, he came and victualled 
p Ibid. 263.  them both, and kept 
q Ibid. 263.  them as his own. And when 
r Ibid.  jors of ●udlow, and Fouke, with his Father Warine, endeavoured the regaining thereof, he sent 
s Ibid.  to the Prince of Wales for help. But farther I cannot say of him, than that he gave 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 116 b n. ●0.  his Lands at Deane, to the Monks of S. Peter's at Gloucester; and that, being Founder 
u Jorval.  of the Church of S. Peter in Hereford; when the work was almost finished, climbing 
x 979. n. 10.  up a Ladder there, he fell down, and being 
y 979. n. 10.  killed with the fall, (6 Kal. 
z Domitian A 8. in Bi●l Cot●on. 155 a.  April, An. 1084. 19 Wil Conq.) was buried 
a Domitian A 8. in Bi●l Cot●on. 155 a.  in the Chapterhouse at Gloucester. To which Church of Gtocester, Emeline his Wife, for the health of his Soul, gave 
b Ibid. b.  five Hides of Land in Duntesborne.  
Leaving issue these three Sons, viz. Roger 
c Domesd.  Hugh 
d Domesd.  and Walter, and Monk 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 60 b. n 60.  in the Abbey of S. Peter's at Gloucester.  
Which Roger 
Roger.  had great possessions in this Realm, through the bounty of the Conqueror, viz. 
f Domsed. lin 〈◊〉 come.  in Berkshire two Lordships, in Shropshire twenty three, whereof he held six of the King, and the rest of Earl Roger de Montgomery. in Glocestershire twenty, in Worcestershire six, and in Herefordshire sixty five, besides four Carucates of Land, lying within the limits of the Castle of Ewias, which King William had bestowed on Walter de Laci his Father. But in 2 Wil Rusi, joining 
g Jorval. 984. n. 60.  with Odo, Earl of Kent, and others, in that Rebellion then raised on the behalf of Robert Curthose; and in 5 Will. Rufi, 
h Ord. Vit. 704 C.  with Robert de Molbray, Earl of Northumberland, on the same account, he was banished 
i Ord. Vit. 704 C.  England, and all his Lands given 
k Ord. Vit. 704 C.  to his Brother Hugh. After which, going into Normandy, he was made General 
l Ibid. 809 A.  of Curthoses Army; and at length taking 
m Ibid. 865 C.  part with Robert de Belesme (Earl of S●rews●ary, of whose barbarous and cruel practices, I have spoke largely in my Discourse of him) did 
n Ibid. 865 C.  very much mischief throughout the whole Dukedom of Normandy, about the Nineteenth year of King Henry the Firsts Reign.  
I come now to Hugh 
Hugh.  his Brother.  
Though King William, to satisfy 
o Itin. Cambr. 157.  those, who had assisted him against King Harold, had distributed 
p Itin. Cambr. 157.  amongst them, the greatest part of this Realm; nevertheless, many more (both Normans, French, and others) came 
q Itin. Cambr. 157.  afterwards over, expecting 
r Itin. Cambr. 157.  likewise to share in that General Conquest; who finding England too little for satisfaction of their greedy Appetites, obtained leave 
s Ibid.  of King William Rufus, to invade Wa●es. In which adventure Robert Fitz-Hamon being 
t Ibid.  very prosperous by his Conquest of Morgano●; others not doubting of the like success, imitated 
u Ibid.  his example. Whereupon, 
x Ibid.  Roger, Earl of Shrewsbury, won 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉; Hugh, Earl of Chester, Tegene● and Rowe knock; Bernard Newmarch, the Land of Brecknock; Arnulph, the younger Son of the same Earl Roger, the Province of Pe●●r●ke; and this Hugh de Laci, that 
y Ibid.  of Ew●as.  
Whereunto I shall add what the Learned Sir john Dodd. ridge Knight, late one of the Justices in the Court of King's Bench; being a person of great knowledge in Antiquities, hath, in his description 
z Fol. 37 & 38.  of Wales expressed; viz. That all these Territories, thus acquired, were Baronies-Marchers, and held of the Crown in capite. And because they and their Posterity might the better keep the Lands so acquired, and might not be drawn by Suits of Law, from the defence of those Lands so obtained by the Sword; the said Lands were ordained Baronies-Marchers; and had a kind of Palatine Jurisdiction erected in every of them, and power to administer Justice unto the Tenants in each of their Territories; having therein Courts, with divers Privileges, Franchises, and Immunities: So that the King's Writs were not current there, unless the whole Barony had been in question (Fitz. Ass. fol. 182. 18 Edw. 2.) And this was the state of the Government of the Marches of Wales, until 27 Hen. 8.  
But I return.  
This Hugh afterwards became the first Founder 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 59●. n. 40. & 60 b. n. 50.  of the Priory of Lanthony, upon 
b Ex Registro de Wigmore.  the Bank of the River ●othenay in 〈◊〉; 
An. 1108. 8 Hen. 1.  and amply endowed it with Lands and Revenues. He likewise bestowed 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 726 a n. 60. & 406 b. n. 10.  the Church of S. Peter's in Hereford (Founded by his Father) upon the Monks of 〈◊〉; and much enriched 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 89 b.  the Church of S. David's.  
Moreover, to the Monks of Manmouth, he gave 
e Monast Anglic. Vol 1. 601 a. l. 3.  three shillings yearly Rent, issuing out of L●dney, for the good estate of himself. Roes his Wife, and Robert his Son; but dying without 
f Mon. Anglic▪ Vol 2. 69 a. n. 10.  issue, left his great Inheritance 
g Mon. Anglic▪ Vol 2. 69 a. n. 10.  to his two Sisters, viz. Ermeline, who had 
h Mon. Anglic▪ Vol 2. 69 a. n. 10.  no Children; and Emme who took to Husband ... by whom she had a Son named Gilbert 
i Ibid. , who assuming the name of Laci, begot on her a Son called Hugh 
k Ibid. .  
Of which Gilbert, 
Gilbert.  all that I can say, is, That in those turbulent times of King Stephen's Reign, he took 
l Gesta Regis Steph. p 940 C.  part with Geffrey Talbot, his Kinsman, in that design for taking the City of ●athe, on the behalf 
m Gesta Regis Steph. p 940 C.  of Maud the Empress; and that, being 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1▪ 726 b.  an expert and valiant Soldier, after 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 726 b.  divers Encounters, Skirmishes, and Victories in the Holy Wars, he at length became 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 726 b.  a Knight Templar; and gave 
q Ibid. 529 a. n. 10.  to that Order twelve Hides of Land, and one Virgate, in Gu●tinges, beside his Demesn there; as also five Burgages in Winche●c●mb.  
I come therefore to Hugh.  
This Hugh, 
Hugh.  upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
* Lib. Rub. in Scaee. sub ti●. Heres.  That he held Fifty one Knights Fees, and a fourth part, de Veteri Feoffamento, and Five and an half de Novo; besides divers Lands, for which no service was then established: Some of his Tenants to them, serving him in his house, he finding them necessaries; and some residing upon his Fermes in Wales, where he maintained them at his own charge: For all which, in 14 Hen. 2. he answered 
r Rot. Pip. ●0 H. 2. Her●●.  Sixty marks, and Forty pence.  
In 18 Hen. 2. this Hugh, adhering 
s History of Wales by D. 〈◊〉, 233.  to the King, when young Henry flew out in Rebellion, was taken 
t History of Wales by D. 〈◊〉, 233.  in the Castle of Uernoid; for which respect, as also for certain great services in Ireland, he obtained the same year, a Grant 
u Regist. de Wigmore, R. Hoved, 302 b. n. 20.  of the whole Territory of Methe, in that Realm, with its Appurtenances; to hold to him and his Heirs, by the service 
x Antiq. Hi. bern. per Jac. Waraeum e●. aut p. 235.  of Fifty Knights Fees; in as ample manner, as Murchard Hu Melachlin, or any other before or after him, enjoyed the same. And likewise 
y Antiq. Hi. bern. per Jac. Waraeum e●. aut p. 235. , all the Fees which he had then acquired, or should thenceforth acquire about Du●●in, so long as he should be his Bailiff there.  
Moreover, he did then constitute 
z R. Hoved. 302 b. n. 20.  him Governor of the City of ●ublin, and Justice 
a Ibid.  of Ireland. Unto which City of Dublin, the same King thereupon ordained 
b Antiq Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum eq. aur. p. 242. , That these following places should thenceforth belong, scil. All the Land of O-Felana, Offalia, Kildare, Wichelon, and Methe; as also the Service of Four Knights, which was due from Robert Po●er, by reason of his Castle of Dunavel. But afterwards, incurring the King's displeasure, because 
c R. Hoved, 348 b. n. 30.  he had married the Daughter to the King of Cannoc (according to the mode of that Country) without his leave: He was devested 
d R. Hoved, 348 b. n. 30.  of the custody of that City, viz. in An. 1181. (27 Hen. 2.)  
All that I have farther to observe of him is, 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 〈◊〉 72 b.  That, after he came to the Possession of those Territories in ●re●and; and before he Enfeoffed any of his Free Tenants there (by the consent of some of the Archbishops and Bishops of that Realm, and their Chapters) he gave 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 72 b.  to the Canons of 〈◊〉, the Church of ●alp, with the Tithes of Comingeby and 〈◊〉; the Church of Marme●●, with the Tithes of the Fishing there; the Churches of Any, and the Vale of ●lonalewy; the Church of Oggary in Methe; the Church of Stathmolin, and Advowson of the Vicarage of Lillen; the Churches of Kilmessan, K●caly, and Kil●methe: As also the Church of the Town of Reginald de T●rbervil, and likewise those of Kilkarvam, Dunboyn, Rathbegan, Kilbruy, and Drumrath, together with the Lands of Balibin; and whatsoever Gilbert of Cornwall held in the Honour of Rashouthe, with the Chapels thereunto appertaining. Also, that he was 
g Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum equ. au●● p 163.  the Founder of the Abbey of Trim, in the County of Methe, or a chief Benefactor to it: And 
h Antiq. Hibern. ut supra p. 166.  that of Duleke, in the County of East Methe, which was a Cell to the Abbey of Lanthony near Gloucester. Likewise, that he gave 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 1040. n. 20, 30 & 40.  to the Canons of S Thomas near Dublin, the Church of Dunelinsahlin, with a certain Grange there; and 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 1040. n. 20, 30 & 40.  the Churches of Domenathmore, Grenocks, killeglan, Maglisloine, Knocmarek; and 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 1040. n. 20, 30 & 40.  all the Churches and Chapels in the Territory of Leonisse de Bromiard. Likewise 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 1040 n. 20, 30 & 40.  the Church of the Town of William de Scorlagge, and Church of Lethercor.  
Moreover, that he gave 
n Ibid. 1041. n. 40.  to the Abbey of Keulys, in the County of Kilkenny, Balingoddan, and Athaiaarg, with their Appurtenances: And, that in An. 1185. (31 Hen. 2.) 8 Kal. Aug. being too severe 
o Regi●t. de Wigmore.  with the Workmen, by him employed, for the Building of his Castle at Lurheydy in Ireland, he was murdered 
p Chro. Henr. de Marleburgh Vicarii de Balischadan.  at Derelagh, by 
q Rad de Diceto, 626. n. 40. M Paris, 143. n. 20. R. Hoved. 360. n. 40.  one Malva-Miadaich, a very mean person (who cut off his Head) leaving issue 
r Ibid.  two Sons Walter, and Hugh; and a Daughter called Elayne, who became the Wife 
s Esc. 30 H. 3. ● 4. Heref.  of Richard de Beaufo.  
Which Walter, 
Walter.  in 6 Rich. 1. upon Collection of the Aid for the King's Redemption, 
* Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Heref.  paid Fifty one pound ten shillings. And in ●0 Rich. 1. gave 
t Rot. Pip. 10 Rich. 1. Heref.  the King Two thousand marks for his favour, and to have Livery of his Lands. But this being the last year of King Richard's Reign, King john immediately succeeding, exacted 
u Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Heref.  of him no less than Twelve hundred pounds for the like Favor and Livery.  
In 2 joh. William de Braose gave 
x Oblatae 2 Joh. m. 21.  Twenty marks, and a Palfrey to the King, for his Confirmation of that Grant, which this Walter de Laci had made to him, of his Lands in England and Normandy, viz. 
y Oblatae 2 Joh. m. 21.  That he the said Walter should not Sell nor Mortgage them, without the permission of the said William.  
In 7 joh. upon Collection of the Sixth Scutage of that King (then assessed at two marks.) This Walter paid 
z Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Heref.  an hundred and two marks and an half for his Fees in Herefordshire; and Fifteen pound thirteen shillings and four pence for his Fees in Glocestershire. And in 9 joh. obtained a confirmation 
a Cart. 9 Joh. n. 2.  of his Dominion of Methe, to be held by him and his Heirs for the service of Fifty Knights Fees: As also 
b Cart. 9 Joh. n. 2.  of all his Fees in Fingall, in the Valley of Dublin; to be held by the service of seven Knights Fees. Howbeit, in 12 joh. the King passing 
c MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb.) 10, 11. 176 a.  into Ireland with his Army, this Walter being forced 
d MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb.) 10, 11. 176 a.  to deliver up himself, and all he had there, into his power, and to abjure that Realm; was soon afterwards banished 
e MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb.) 10, 11. 176 a. , with all his, out of England. But after this, viz. in 16 joh. he was permitted to repossess 
f Pat. 16 Joh. m. 4. Claus. 16 Joh. m. 18.  Ludlow, with the Castle. And the same year, being at Gloucester 
g Pat. 16 Joh. ●. 4. , with some other of the Barons-Marchers, received the King's command 
h Ibid. , to come to Cirencester, upon Monday next ensuing the Clause of Easter, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, and all the power he could bring.  
And thus standing again on fair terms with the King; the next ensuing year, for 
i Pat. 〈◊〉 Joh 〈…〉. 17. Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4.  the sum of Four thousand marks, he obtained 
k Pat. ● Joh 〈…〉. 17. Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4.  the possession of his Lands in Ireland, which had been so taken from him as abovesaid, excepting the Castle of Drogheda, and all his Lands in Drogheda, which were to remain in the King's hands for three years.  
Moreover, in 18 Joh. he was made 
l Pat. 18 Joh. m. 4.  Sheriff of Here●ordshire, and Governor of the Castle of Hereford; yet with this Caution 
m Pat. 18 Joh. m. 4. , That, if Lewes of France (whom the Rebellious Barons had called in) should come with his Army to besiege it; he should not personally stay there, but place such therein, of whose fidelity there could be no doubt.  
And in 2 Hen. 3. was again made Sheriff 
n Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 2 〈◊〉 3. 〈◊〉  of Herefordshire; in which year likewise, upon levying the first Scutage of that King, he paid 
o Ibid.  an hundred and two marks and an half for his Fifty one Knights Fees and an half, and continued in the said Office of Sheriff, until 
p Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 ●●s de● ann.  the seventh year of that King's Reign inclusive. But in 8 Hen. 3. (for what cause, I find not) he rendered 
q Pat. 8 H. 3. p 1. m. 9  up the Governorship of Ludiow Castle, to William de Gamages, by the King's special 
r Pat. 8 H. 3. p 1. m. 9  command.  
That which I next find most memorable of this Walter, is, That in An. 1230. (14 Hen. 3.) when 
s M. Pari●. p. 366 n. 20 & 30. Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 609.  the King of Connac rose in Arms to expel the English out of those parts; he, with the help 
t M. Pari●. p. 366 n. 20 & 30. Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 609.  of Geffrey de Marisco, (than Justice of Ireland) and Richard de Burgh, utterly subdued 
u M. Pari●. p. 366 n. 20 & 30. Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 609.  all his Forces and took 
x M. Pari●. p. 366 n. 20 & 30. Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 609.  him prisoner. But, notwithstanding these Services, in that doubtful year of 17 Hen. 3. being 
y Claus. 17 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 9  one of the Barons-Marchers, he was constrained 
z Claus. 17 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 9  to give up Roger ●ichard, as a Pledge for his fidelity, until the Kingdom should be settled in Peace.  
Thus much as to his Secular Actings.  
As to his Works of Piety, I find, that he confirmed 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 72 a. n. 50.  to the Canons of Lanthony, all those Lands and Churches in Ireland, given to them by Hugh de Laci his Father; and of his own bounty gave 
b Ibid. n 30.  them the Church of our Lady at Drogheda, in that Realm; as also 
c Ibid p. 71 ●.  the whole Valley, wherein the Abbey of Lanthony was situate, viz. From Kenentesset and Askarswey, by the Ruggeway, to Antefin; and from Haterell, from the Land of Seisil Fitz-Gilbert, by the Ruggewey, to the Bounds of Talgarth.  
Moreover, that he was a special Benefactor to the Monks of Gresswil in Herefordshire, by the Grant 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 504 b. Pa●. 1 Ed. 3. pag. 3. m. 6. pa● In●p●●●  to them of Two hundred and four Acres of his Wood, called Ham; as also of Six hundred Acres, with the Woods to them belonging; and Common of Pasture for their Cattle in his New Forest; and on the other side the Water, towards Gripesgath, by the Wood, Mountains, and Valleys, to the Limits of Talgarth. Likewise, to their Neat-herd, Common of Pasture for ten Beasts; as also Common of Pasture for all his Horses throughout the Forest of Ewyas, with Timber for Building, and all other necessaries. Moreover, the Nineth Sheaf of all Wheat, Mastlin, and other Corn, except Oats, throughout all his Lordships of England and Wales, viz. in Webbeley, Malmeshull, jarthull, and Hamme, in Com. Heref. In Stantone, Ludelaw, and Aches, in Com. Salop. And in Bretford, in Com. Wilts. Likewise the Tithe of all the Hides of those Cattle which were yearly sold at the Larder of his Castle of Ewyas; with the Tithe of his Demesn Mills at Kenles in Ireland. And in lieu of the Tithe of his Rents in Ew●as, he gave them the nineth Sheaf of all his Demesns in Ewyas; as also of his Town of Red Castle and New Town. Farthermore, he bestowed on them one Man in Ewyas; one in Webbe●ey, and one in Ludlow, with their Lands, and all their Offspring: Also the nineth Sheaf of each Grain, throughout all his Lordships in Ireland, with one Message in every of them.  
Besides all this, in the Realm of Ireland, he founded 
e Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, p. 164, 166, 169. 173, 179.  the Abbey of Beaubec; which was first a Cell to that great Abbey of Bec in Normandy, and afterwards to Furneise in Com. Lancast. Likewise 
f Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, p. 164, 166, 169, 173, 179.  the Preceptory of Kilmainanbeg, near Nobir, in the same County, for Knight's Hospitalers. He also made 
g Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, p. 164, 166, 169, 173, 179.  the Abbey of Four, a Cell to S. Taurines' in Normandy▪ Moreover, he Founded 
h Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, p. 164, 166, 169, 173, 179.  the Hospital of S. john Baptist at Drogheda. And lastly, 
i Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, p. 164, 166, 169, 173, 179.  that of S. Andrews in the Territory of Ardes, which was a Cell to Lonley in France.  
This Walter took to Wife 
k Cart. 2 Joh. m. 20.  Margaret, Daughter of William de Braose (of Brecknock,) and in An. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) being 
l M. Paris, 552. n. 10  then infirm and blind, departed 
m M. Paris, 552. n. 10  this life, Virro, inter omnes nobiles Hiberniae, Eminentissimus, saith Matthew Paris, leaving his great Inheritance to be divided 
n Ibid. 578. lib ●.  amongst Females, viz. the Daughters of Gilbert de Lacie his Son (who died in his life time) and Isabel his Wife 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 725. n. 60. & b. , Sister of john Bigod. Whereupon the Sheriff of 〈◊〉 received command 
p Rot. ●in. 28 H 3. m 8.  to make equal partition thereof; as also Livery 
q Ibid.  to Maud the Wife of Peter de Geneva his Niece, and one of his Coheirs, of her Purparty: Margery (the other of them) Wife 
r Claus. 28 H. 3. p 5.  of john de Verdon, having the Castle of Webbeley allotted 
t Claus. 28 H. 3. p 5.  to her; the Castle and Honour of Ewyas Lacie being formerly assigned 
u Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  to the before specified Isabel for her Dowry; who afterwards took to Husband 
x Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  john Fitz-Geffrey.  
Which Peter de Geneva had 
y Pat. 28 H. 3. m 7.  thereupon, in right of the said Maud his Wife, Livery of Ludlow Castle, in part of her Purparty. And after this, scil. in 38 Hen. 3. Geffrey de Genevill, than her Husband, had Livery 
z Rot. Vascon. 38 H. 3. m 5.  of the Castle of Trim in Ire●and, as part of her Inheritance.  
Touching the Wife of the last mentioned Walter de Lacie, who by other Records is named Margery, I find 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 330 a. n. 30 & 330 b. Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 20.  that she was Foundress of the Priory of Nuns, at Acornbury in Herefordshire, in the time of King john.  
¶ I come now to Hugh de Lacie 
Hugh.  (Brother of Walter, and) Lord of Ulster in Ireland; but how he got it, let us here observe.  
When john, Son of King Henry the Second had obtained 
b R. Hoved. 323 b. n. 20. & 359 a. n. 20  from his Father the Dominion of Ireland, he made this Hugh Constable 
c Monast Anglic. Vol. a. 1034. 56.  of that Realm. Being settled there in that great Office, after john was King (scil. in the third of His Reign) pretending 
d R. Hoved. 468. n 20 & 30.  to succour john de Curcy, Lord of Ulster, whom Walter de Lacie (his Brother) had treacherously endeavoured 
e Ibid.  to surprise; this Hugh invited 
f Ibid.  him to his Castle, with promise of Protection: Howbeit, when he had thus got him into his power, would not let him go, resolving 
g Ibid.  to betray him to the King. Whereupon King john gave 
h Pat. 6 Joh▪ m. 1.  him that whole Province of Ulster, to hold as freely 
i Pat. 6. Joh▪ m. 1.  as he the said john de Curcy had ever enjoyed it, or held it the day wherein he vanquished him in Battle.  
But after this, King john being highly offended against him, sailed 
k M. 〈◊〉 in Anno ●200.  into Ireland with a great Army, and expelled 
l M. 〈◊〉 in Anno ●200.  him thence. And, though in 1 Hen. 3. he made 
m Mat. Paris, 319 n. 30.  his peace with King Henry; yet certain it is, that in january, 8 Hen. 1 he joined 
n Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 12.  with Leoline, Prince of Wales, in his hostile incursions. And after this, scil. in An. 1236. (20 Hen. 3.) entered 
o Mat. Paris 430. n. 10.  Scotland, endeavouring 
p Mat. Paris, 430. n. 10.  to restore Galloway to the Bastard Son of Alan de Galloway (Alan himself being dead) which Country the King of Scots had given 
q Mat. Paris, 430. n. 10.  to the three Daughters of Alan, as their rightful Inheritance; or in case that could not be, unto 
r Mat. Paris, 430. n. 10.  Thomas, Brother of the same Alan; or to the Son of that Thomas, or any of the Kindred; but in this attempt he prevailed 
s Ibid.  not.  
As to his Works of Piety, it appears, That he Founded 
t Antiq. Hibern. per J●● Warae●● eq. aur. p. 165, 179, 183.  the Priory of ●olp, in the County of Methe, in ●reland, which was a Cell to Lanthony in Wales; as also 
u Antiq. Hibern. per Ja● Warae●● eq. aur. p. 165, 179, 183.  the House of Friar's Minors, commonly called the Grey Friars, at Dune, in the County of Downe. And likewise 
x Antiq. Hibern. per Ja● Warae●● eq. aur. p. 165, 179, 183.  the House of Friar's Minors at Karricfergus, in the County of Antrim.  
This famous 
y Mat. Paris 597. l. 3.  Soldier, and Conqueror of a great 
z Mat. Paris 597. l. 3.  part of Ireland, (so Matthew Paris calls him) took 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 293 b. n 60. Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 5.  to Wife Emeline the Daughter and Heir of Walter de Ridelesford, and departed 
b Mat. West● in An. 1242.  this life in An. 1242. (26 Hen. 3.) leaving issue 
c Ex Cod. MS. ● in Bibl. Bodl. (Cant.) ●. 98. p 65.  one sole Daughter and Heir (called Maud) Wife 
d Ex Cod. MS. ● in Bibl. Bodl. (Cant.) ●. 98. p 65.  of Walter Burk, Lord of Connac in Ireland.  
Which Emeline afterwards marrying to 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. ut supra.  Stephen de Longespe; for the health of her own Soul, and the Soul of him the said Stephen her Husband, acquitted 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. ut supra.  the Canons of Esseby in Com. Northam. from suit to the Hundred of Sutton, for all their Lands lying within the Precincts thereof. And Founded 
g Pat. 8. Ed. ● m. 17.  a Chantrey of five Priests, in the Chapel of S. Catherine at Wauberge.  
I come now to Ilbert de Lacie, 
Ilbert.  unto whom King William the Conqueror gave 
h Lel. 〈◊〉 Vol. 1. fa●  the Castle and Town of Brokenbridge in Com. Ebor. so termed 
i Lel. 〈◊〉 Vol. 1. fa●  by reason of a Brokenbridge near that place (scarce 
k Lel. 〈◊〉 Vol. 1. fa●  half a mile East from old Pont●ract) but afterwards by him, according to the Norman dialect, called 
l Lel. 〈◊〉 Vol. 1. fa●  Pontfract.  
He had also, by his gift 
m MS. in Bibl. Bo●● (G. 9 Cant.) f. 77 b. , all that part of the County of Lancaster, then and since called Blackburnshire, (now one of the Hundreds) situate towards the West Riding of Yorkshire, with other Lands 
n MS. in Bibl. Bo●● (G. 9 Cant.) f. 77 b.  of vast extent: So that, at the time of the General Survey, he had 
o Do●●esd. 〈◊〉 in ●isdem Comita●.  no less than an hundred and fifty Lordships, or the greatest part of so many in Yor●shire, ten in Nott●●ghamshire, and four in Lincolnshire; and obtained from King William Rufus a Confirmation 
p Ex ipso Antogr. nuper● Castro de Pontfract.  of all those Customs, belonging to his Castle of Pontfract, as he had enjoyed in the time of King William his Father.  
This Ilbert gave 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 371 b. n 40.  the Lordship of Hambleton to the Monks of Selby in Com. Ebor. And for the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror, and of King William his Son, Founded 
r Ibid. 659 b. ●. 30.  the Collegiate Chapel of S. Clement within his Castle of ●ontfract, and amply endowed it 
s Ibid. n. 40, 50 & 60.  with Lands and Tithes.  
To the Monks of S. Mary's at York, he gave 
t Ibid. 388. l 5  five Carucates and an half of Land in Gerford, with the Church there. He also began 
u Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. 34 a. n 60  the Foundation of the Abbey of S. Oswald at Nostell, for Canons Regular of S. Augustine, and left issue two Sons, Robert 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 373 a. n. 10.  and Hugh 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 373 a. n. 10. .  
Which Robert 
Robert.  (called also 
z Ord. Vit. ●04 C.  Robert de Pontfract) had a Confirmation 
a Ex Autogra. nuper in Castro de Pontfract. Ord. Vit. 804 C. & 805 D.  from King William Rufus of all those Lands whereof Ilbert his Father died seized. Howbeit, upon the death of King William Rufus, (with divers other potent Men) adhering 
b Ex Autogra. nuper in Castro de Pontfract. Ord. Vit. 804 C. & 805 D.  to Robert Curthose against King Henry the First, he was forced to buy 
c Ex Autogra. nuper in Castro de Pontfract. Ord. Vit. 804 C. & 805 D.  his peace at a dear rate: But after this he obtained from that King a 
d Ex Autogra. nuper in Castro de Pontfract. Ord. Vit. 804 C. & 805 D.  Grant of Boeland, which he held of Roger de Pictavia, but thenceforth to be held of the same King; as also 
e Ex Autogra. nuper in Castro de Pontfract. Ord. Vit. 804 C. & 805 D.  of all those Lands in Yorkshire which that King then challenged; and for which he the said Robert did vouch the Warranty of William de Say.  
This Robert perfected 
* Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 33 b. n. 50. & 34 a. n. 40 & 50. & 34 b.  the Foundation of that Abbey of S. Oswald at Nostell, and amply endowed 
* Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 33 b. n. 50. & 34 a. n. 40 & 50. & 34 b.  it. Moreover, for the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror; as also for the Souls of Ilbert his Father, and Hawise his Mother, he Founded 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 648 b. n. 40. 649 a. n 30 & 40.  a Priory for Cluniack Monks at Pontfract; and to the Monks of Sa●lay in Com. Ebor. he gave 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. ●46 a. n. 60.  certain Lands lying opposite to their Abbey, on the other side of Ribble.  
But after all this, both he, and Ilbert his Son, were expelled 
h Joh. Hagustald. 262. n. 20.  the Realm by King Henry the First, and the Honour of Pontfract, bestowed 
i Ric. Hagustald. 310. n. 20.  on Henry Traverse; who being, shortly after, mortally wounded 
k Ric. Hagustald. 310. n. 20.  by one Pain, a Servant of his own, caused himself to be shorn 
l Ric. Hagustald. 310. n. 20.  a Monk, and so died 
* Ric. Hagustald. 310. n. 20.  within three days.  
After which, the King gave 
m Plac. de ●anco T. Pasch. 11 H 3. Rot. 11.  this Honour of Pontfract, to Guy de la Val, who held 
n Plac. de Panco T. Pasch. 11 H 3. Rot. 11.  it till King Stephen's time; but then, Henry, Son to this Ilbert, taking advantage of the troubles which that King had, entered 
o Pac. de ●anco T. Pasch. 11 H 3. Rot. 11.  upon it again; and afterwards for corroboration of his title promised 
p Plac. de Panco T. Pasch. 11 H 3. Rot. 11.  King Henry the Second a thousand marks, to make his Peace with the same Guy. Whereupon an Agreement 
q Plac. de ●anco T. Pasch. 11 H 3. Rot. 11.  being made, Guy de la Val had an hundred and fifty pound Lands of the Demesn of that Barony, and twenty Knights Fees.  
It is said by an old Historian, that this Ilbert 
Ilbert.  (so expelled with his Father) when King Stephen began to Reign, by his special favour reobtained 
r Rich. Ha●ustald. 319. ●. 10.  his Barony of Pontfract; and, calling 
s Ailred. Riev. l. 337. n. 30.  to mind the misery of his banishment by King Henry the First, approved himself the more cordial 
t Ailred. Riev. l. 337. n. 30.  to King Stephen, when he stood most in need; being 
u Ailred. Riev. l. 337. n. 30.  one of the principal Commanders of those Forces, raised by the Northern Barons in 3 Steph. Through whose valour that great Army of the Scots, then invading those parts, was totally vanquished 
x H. Hunt. 2●3 a. Rich. H●gustald. 320. n. 10.  near North Alverton, in that memorable fight called The Battle of the Standard (whereof I have fully spoke in my Discourse of William, Earl of Albemarle.) After which, he obtained a pardon 
y Ex Autogr. supet in Ca●ro de Pont●●ct. , on the behalf of his Servants, for all Forfeitures whatsoever; and specially for the death of William Maltravers. And, having married Alice 
z Ibid.  the Daughter of Gilbert de Gant (who 
a Ibid.  gave to the Church of S. john, at Pontfract, certain Lands in ●ngesmels, whereof she had been by him endowed) died without issue; Henry his Brother succeeding him in his Lands and Honor.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  was received into favour 
b Ibid.  by Maud the Empress and her Son King Henry the Second; and obtained from them, a remission 
c Ibid.  of the displeasure which King Henry the First bore towards Robert his Father; as also 
d Ibid.  of the forfeiture, which he himself had made before he did his homage; with full restitution 
e Ibid.  of his whole Honour of Pontfract, and all other his Lands in England, and Normandy. He likewise obtained from King Henry the Second, a Charter 
f Ibid.  for a Fair to be held yearly at Pontfr●ct, upon the Feast day of S. Giles, and to continue for eight days following. And in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. Rub. 〈◊〉 Scaec. tit. Ebor.  his Fees to be Seventy nine and an half in number; for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
h Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Ebor.  Forty two pounds ten shillings ten pence for those De veteri Feoffamento, and Thirteen pound seven shillings six pence for those De novo.  
Moreover, in 23 Hen. 2. he was 
i H. Hoved. 323. n. 20.  one of the Witnesses to that notable Award which King Henry the Second made betwixt Aldefonsus, King of Castille, and Sanctio, King of Navarre.  
I now come to his Works of Piety.  
In An. 1147. (12 Steph.) with the consent 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 746 b. n. 40. 854 b. n. 60. ●S. in Bibl Bodl. G 9 Cant.) f. 98 a. & 129 a.  of the Abbot of Fountains; and in accomplishment 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 746 b. n. 40. 854 b. n. 60. ●S. in Bibl Bodl. G 9 Cant.) f. 98 a. & 129 a.  of a Vow made in the time of his sickness, he Founded 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 746 b. n. 40. 854 b. n. 60. ●S. in Bibl Bodl. G 9 Cant.) f. 98 a. & 129 a.  a Monastery for Cistertian Monks, first at Bernoldswike, and afterwards removed 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 746 b. n. 40. 854 b. n. 60. ●S. in Bibl Bodl. G 9 Cant.) f. 98 a. & 129 a.  them to Kirkstall in Com. Ebor. Which Monastery he amply endowed with Lands and Revenues.  
He was also a great Benefactor to the Cluniac Monks at Pontfract, there seated by Robert de Laci his Father; and for 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 65● a. n. 40.  the health of the Soul of the said Robert, and of Maud his Mother, caused 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 65● a. n. 40.  the Church of S. john the Evangelist in Pontfract, to be dedicated for the use of that Covent; giving 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 65● a. n. 40.  thereto Threescore shillings Annual Rent, to be paid by his Bailiff of Pontfract.  
He likewise bestowed 
r Ibid.  on them the benefit of his Ferry at Castleford; freeing them from Toll, and all other Secular Custom, for their Lands in Pontfract; and gave 
s Ibid. 650 b.  them the Government of S. Nicholas Hospital in Pontfract; confirming 
t Ibid. 650 b.  whatsoever had been bestowed on them by his Father. Moreover, for 
u Ibid. n. 40.  the Souls of his Father and Mother; as also of all his Ancestors, and Ilbert his Brother, he conferred 
x Ibid. n. 40.  on them his Lordship of Hedingley; and gave the Church 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 546 b. n 50.  of Kelintune to the Knight's Templars.  
To him succeeded Robert his Son, 
Robert.  who was 
z Jorval. 1●58. l. 6.  one of those Barons which attended at the solemn Coronation of King Richard the First.  
This Robert began 
a MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (G. 9 Cant.) ●. 98 b.  the Building of Cliderhou Castle in Blackburneshire; and therein a Chapel 
b MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (G. 9 Cant.) ●. 98 b.  dedicated to S. Michael the Arch Angel; wherein, with the consent 
c MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (G. 9 Cant.) ●. 98 b.  of Geffrey, than Dean of whaley, he caused 
d MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (G. 9 Cant.) ●. 98 b.  Divine Service to be celebrated, and the Sacraments to be administered to his Household Servants, Shepherds, and Foresters, as had been 
e Ibid.  usual for those who lived within the Precincts of other Chapelries in that Parish; and departing 
f Ibid. 138 b.  this life without issue, 12 Kal. Febr. An. 1193. (4 Rich. 1.) was buried 
g Ibid. 138 b.  in the Abbey of Kirksfall. Whereupon, in 6 Rich. 1. Isabel his Widow gave 
h Rot. Pip. 6 Ric. 1. Ebor.  Eighty marks to have an assignation of her reasonable Dowry, out of his Lands.  
Upon the death of this Robert thus without 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 905 b. n. 60. & 906 a.  issue, Albreda de Lisours, his Sister 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 188 a. n. 10.  by the Mother (Daughter of Eudo de Lisours by Albreda his Wife, Widow of Henry de Lacie before mentioned, and then Wife 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 906 a. & ibid. n. 20  of Richard Fitz-Eustace, Constable of Chester) possessed 
m Ex Coll. R. Glov. nuper Somerset Heraldi.  herself of this Barony of Pontfract, and all his other Lands; under pretence 
n Ex Coll. R. Glov. nuper Somerset Heraldi.  of a Grant of them all from Henry de Lacie, Father of this last mentioned Robert. But in 5 Rich. 1. Roger de Lacie her Nephew, than Constable of Chester, came to an Agreement with her for the same, by a Fine 
o Ex Coll. R. Glov. nuper Somerset Heraldi.  then levied at Winchester, before H. Archbishop of Canterbury, William, Bishop of Ely (Chancellor to the King) and others: By which Fine, she the said Albreda Quit-claimed to him, all those Lands which did belong to Robert de Lacy. Whereupon, he the said Roger covenanted 
p Ibid.  with her, that she should enjoy all the Lands which were Robert de Lisours her Father, for term of her life, by the Service of eight Knights Fees; and that after her decease, William her Son, and his Heirs, should inherit them, performing the same Service to him the said Roger and his Heirs. Upon which Agreement, this Roger also gave 
q Ibid.  to her Twenty pound Lands in Bardington, to hold during life; but afterwards her Son William and his Heirs, to enjoy the same, by the Service of one Knights Fee. In consideration of which Grant, she the said Albreda relinquished 
r Ibid.  to this Roger, all her Dowry in the Town of Hautone in Lindsey, in the County of Lincoln.  
Being therefore come to this Roger, 
Roger  Constable of Chester, 
Constable of Chester.  I shall here take notice of his Parentage. He was 
s Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 905. n. 60. Ibid. b. n. 10, etc.  Son of john, Constable of Chester; and he the Son 
t Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 905. n. 60. Ibid. b. n. 10, etc.  of Richard Fitz-Eustace, Baron of Halton, and Constable of Chester, by Albreda de Lisours above-specified (Sister by the Mother's side, to the said Robert de Lacie, as hath been already observed.)  
Which john, 
john  thus coming to possess the Lands of Lacie, 
Constable of Chester.  did also assume that surname and Arms. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he bestowed on the Knight's Hospitalers, the Lordship of K●esale, with the Churches of Flaflock and Marnham; which afterwards belonged to the Preceptory of Willoughton: And that he Founded 
u Ibid. 896 b. n. 60. & 906 a. n. 20.  the Abbey of Stanlaw in that part of Cheshire, called Wirhale, in An. 1178. (24 Hen. 2.)  
Moreover, that he died 
x Ibid. 906. n. 30.  in the Holy Land, the next ensuing year; leaving issue by 
y Ibid. 905 b. l. 4. & 906 b. n. 20.  Alice de Vere his Wife, Sister 
z Ibid. 905 b. l. 4. & 906 b. n. 20.  of William de Mandevile, Roger his Son and Heir; as also Eustace 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 188. n. 20. , and many 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 188. n. 20.  others; whereof Richard was one, to whom he gave 
c Ibid. n. 30.  the Town of More; and who, being afterwards a Leper 
d Ibid. n. 30. , was buried 
e Ibid. n. 30.  in the Chapter House at Norton, near Halton Castle in Cheshire.  
But I return to Roger.  
This Roger 
Roger.  was 
f Joreval. 1248. l. 3.  at the siege of Acon (in the Holy Land,) with King Richard the First, An. 1192. (4 Rich. 1.) and 
g Joreval. 1248. l. 3.  likewise in that sharp fight against the Saracens, who endeavoured to relieve it; as also at the siege 
h Mat. Paris, p. 30● & 30●. , and taking of Damieta.  
In 6 Rich. 1. he answered 
i Rot Pip. 6 Rich. 1. 〈◊〉 bor.  Forty three pound fifteen shillings for the Scutage, then levied upon occasion of the King's Redemption.  
And in 7 Rich. 1. gave 
k Rot. Pip. 7 Ric. 1. 〈◊〉.  a Fine of Two thousand marks to the King for lively of all the Lands and Castles belonging to the Honour of Pontfract, late Robert de Lacy's, excepting Pontfract Castle, which the King then retained in his own hands.  
In 8 Rich. 1. being acquitted 
l Rot. Pip. 8 Rich. l. Ebor.  of the third Scutage of Normandy (levied after the King's Redemption) he paid 
m Rot. Pip. 8 Rich. l. Ebor.  for the second Forty three pounds fifteen shillings.  
In 1 joh. he undertook 
n Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 16.  for the payment of Five hundred marks for Livery of the Lands of Guy de la Val, which he challenged 
o Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 16.  as his own right, and which King john by his Charter 
p Ex 〈◊〉 nuper in castello de 〈◊〉.  had granted to him, viz. The Barony of Pontfract, whereof the said Guy had possessed himself in King Henry the Second time, as it seems; but upon 
q R. Ho●●● 451 b. ● 10.  this Livery, he was constrained to give 
r R. Ho●●● 451 b. ● 10.  his Son and Heir in hostage, for his future fidelity.  
Moreover, shortly after the Coronation of that King, he was sent 
s R. Ho●●●. fol. 461.  with the Sheriff of Northumberland, and some other eminent Men of those parts, to conduct William, King of Scotland, unto Lincoln, where King john resolved to meet him.  
And in 2 joh. was 
t Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  one of the Barons present at Lincoln, when David, King of Scotland did homage and fealty to King john.  
In 3 joh. he obtained a Grant of the Wardship of William, the Son of Robert Fitz-Ranulph, Lord of Middleham in Com. Ebor.  
It seems that the Five hundred marks which he undertook in 1 joh. to pay for Livery of the Lands of Guy de lay Val, were not discharged in 4 joh. For it appears 
u Rot. Pi●. 4 Joh. 〈◊〉 , that he then came to a new Contract for the same, viz. To pay the Money by a hundred marks per annum; and moreover, to give the King ten Palfreys, and ten Lease of Greyhounds.  
After this, scil. in 5 joh. being made Governor 
x Mat. 〈◊〉 209. 〈◊〉  of the Castle of Roche-Andel● in France (which King Richard the First built) he held 
y Mat. 〈◊〉 209. 〈◊〉  it out courageously against the French for a time: But at length for 
z Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 40 & 〈◊〉  want of Victual, became necessitated to deliver it up, and was made their prisoner 
a Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 40 & 〈◊〉  Whereupon he was necessitated to require Aid 
b Pat. 5 Jo●●. 1.  of his Tenants, for raising Money to pay his Ransom.  
About this time he gave 
c Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. 〈◊〉 & Hartf.  a thousand marks Fine for the Wardship of Richard de Munfichet (a great Baron in Essex.) And in 6 joh. was made Constable 
d Pat. 6 J●● m. 6.  of the Castle at Carleol; as also Sheriff 
e Pat. 6 J●● m. 6.  of Cumberland, and Governor 
f Pat. 6 J●● m. 6.  of the Castle at York.  
In 7 joh. he obtained a Grant 
g Cart. 〈◊〉 AA. n. 16.  from the King of the Manor and Soak of Snaithe, to hold to himself and his Heirs, by the Service of one Knights Fee; and continued 
h Rot. Pip. de 〈…〉 Cumb. & 〈◊〉.  Sheriff of Cumberland, to the end of the Eleventh year of that King's Reign; so likewise for Yorkshire.  
In 13 joh. upon Collection of the sixth Scutage of that King, he answered 
i Rot. Pip. 13 Joh 〈◊〉.  for Forty three Knights Fees, an half, and fourth part, for the Fees of Lacie; and Twenty for the Fees of Guy de la Val: As also 
k Rot. Pi●. 13 Joh. 〈◊〉 & Har●f  Forty seven pounds six shillings, for Forty seven Fees, and a fourth part, which were the Fees of Richard de Munfichet, whose Heir he then had in Ward.  
In the 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 188 a. n. 30 & 40.  time of this Roger, Ranulph, Earl of Chester, the last of that name, marching with some Forces into Wales; for want of more strength, was constrained to betake himself unto a Castle▪ in those parts (viz. Rothelan,) where being besieged by the Welsh, he sent for this Roger, then at Chester, to come to his relief: Who, forthwith gathering 
m Ibid.  together divers Minstrels, and a multitude of loose people, advanced thitherward; which so alarmed the Welsh, supposing them to have been Soldiers, that they soon left 
n Ibid.  their siege. The Earl therefore for this good service, by his Constable, gave 
o Ibid.  him the Patronage of all the Minstrels in those parts; which he and his Heirs have ever after retained, but conferred 
p Ibid.  upon Dutton his Steward, and his Heirs, the execution of that Authority.  
Thus far my Author; but herein there is some mistake (as I think) which I shall endeavour to rectify; adding some farther Circumstances for the better illustration of that story.  
Certain it is, that Hugh, the first Earl of Chester of that name, after the Norman Conguest (to whom, after ages, for distinction, added the surname of Lupus) in his Charter 
q Ibid. 202 a. ●. 30.  of Foundation of the Abbey of S. Werburge at Chester, vouchsafed such a Privilege to those, who should come to Chester Fair; as that they might not be apprehended for Theft, or any other misdemeanour, during the time of the Fair; unless the crime were committed therein. Which special Protection, occasioning a multitude of loose people to resort thither, at that time; as it afterwards happened, was of no small benefit to one of his Successors: For Ranulph, the last of that name, marching 
r History of Cambria by D. Powel, p. 296.  into Wales, with a slender attendance; and therefore necessitated 
s History of Cambria by D. Powel, p. 296.  to betake himself to his Castle of Rothelan, to which, the Welsh forthwith laid siege; in that distress, sent 
t History of Cambria by D. Powel, p. 296.  to the Constable of Chester for help: Who, making use of the Minstrels of all sorts, then met at Chester Fair; by the allurement of their Music, got together a vast number of such loose people, as, by reason of the before specified Privilege, were then in that City, whom he forthwith sent under the conduct of Dutton (his Steward) towards Rothe●an. Of whose approach, the Welsh having advertisement, supposing them also to be armed, rose from the 
u History of Cambria by D. Powel, p. 296.  siege, whereby the Earl was delivered from that danger.  
This is reported to have been done in the time of Roger, Constable of Chester; and so perhaps it was: But most certain it is, That it was john, Constable of Chester (Son to that Roger) who, for the Reasons above expressed, had the Patronage of that rabble given him, in memory thereof, by that Earl; and thereupon granted 
x Ex ipso Autogr. penès Rob. Vicecom. Kilmurtey, An. 1648.  the same to Hugh de Dutton (his Steward) and his Heirs, by the name of Magisterium omnium Leccatorum, & meretricum totius Cestreshire, (these are the words of the Charter) Sicùt liberi●s illum Magisterium teneo de Comite; salvo jure meo, mihi & haeredibus meis. The exercise of which Jurisdiction hath ever since been, and still is thus used, viz. That at Midsummer Fair there, all the Minstrels of that Country, resorting to Chester, do attend the Heir of Dutton, from his Lodging to S. john's Church (he being then accompanied by many Gentlemen of the Country) one of them walking before him in a Surcoat of his Arms, depicted on Taffeta; the rest of his Fellows proceeding (two and two) and playing on their several sorts of Musical Instruments. And after Divine Service ended, give the like attendance on him back to his Lodging; where a Court being kept by his Steward, and all the Minstrels formally called; certain Orders and Laws are usually made for the better Government of that Society, with Penalties upon those who transgress.  
But to proceed, this Roger de Lacie held 
y Testa de N●vil Lanc.  Five Knights Fees of the Fee of Cliderhou, and four more, whereof his Barony of Constable of Chester did consist.  
This is all that I have seen of him, other than that he gave 
z Ex ipso Autogr. penès H. S. George equ. aur. nuper Norroy R. Armorum. 905 b. n. 40.  to the Monks of Stanlaw, all the Lordship of Mortland, which he bought of Alan de Morland; as also 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 754 b. n. 50.  the Advowson of the Church of Rochdale in Com. Lanc. with Brindwood, and four Ox-Gangs of Land in Castelton; and 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 754 b. n. 50.  to the Abbey of Fountains in Com. Ebor. his Lordship of Bradley. Moreover, that having married 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 188 a. n 30.  Maud de Clere, Sister to the Treasurer of York Cathedral, he died 
d Ib. 188 b. n. 60. Mat. Paris, p. 230 n. 50.  upon the First day of S. Remigius, An. 1211. (13 joh.) and was buried 
e Mona●t. Anglic. Vol 1., 906 a. n. 30.  at Stanlaw, in the Choir of that Abbey Church, with Maud his Wife, having this Epitaph 
f Ibid. 90● b. n. 20.  on his Tomb. 
Hic sepelitur Heros generosus in orbe Rogerus,  
Conjuge cum chará, quam mors prostravit amara.  
Forti Sampsoni similis fuit, atque leoni;  
Tauro cornuto pungendi semper acuto.  
Tectum torace nullus super are valebat;  
Regnum cum pace miles sub Rege regebat.  
Nullius Trojanus par sibi fuit in probitate,  
Victor in aetate fuit alter Vespasianus.  
Sectas Persarum, Medorum, Sparsiatarum,  
Graecos, Cretenses, Romanos bella moventes,  
Hic dum pugnavit, pugnans pugnando donavit,  
Vivus ut opravit, defuncto tumba paratur.  
Pictor adornavit petram sub qu● tumulatur,  
Inferni claustro careat perflatus ab Austro.  
Sit prece Conventus fulgoris in arce retentus.  
Inclita matrona, digna Matilda corona,  
Sit cum matre pia Christi conjuncta Maria,  
Qui legis absque morâ, pro fundatoribus ora.   
To this Roger succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who, in the fifteenth of john, undertook the payment 
g Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 6.  of Seven thousand marks to the King, in the space of four years, for Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 6.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; and to be discharged 
i Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 6.  of all his Father's Debts due to the Exchequer: Farther obliging 
k Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 6.  himself by Oath, That in case he should ever fall from his Allegiance, and adhere to the King's Enemies, all his Possessions should resort to the Crown; promising 
l Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 6.  also, that he would not marry without the King's Licence.  
By which Agreement, it was concluded 
m Ibid. , That the King should retain the Castles of Pontfract and Dunnington, still in his own hands; and that he the said john should allow Forty pound per annum for the custody of them. But, the next ensuing year, he had Dunnington restored 
n Claus. 16 Joh. m. 22.  to him upon Hostages.  
About this time, he adhered 
o Matth. Paris, p. 254.  to the Rebellious Barons then in Arms, and was one of the Five and twenty elected 
p M. Paris, in Anno 12●5. p. 262 n 10.  by them, for governing of the Realm; whereunto, the King, by reason of their potency, was necessitated to submit. At which time, these Five and twenty, Cantonising 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 362.  the Kingdom amongst themselves, he had Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire allotted 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 362.  to his share: But, the next ensuing year, having undergone the Pope's Excommunication 
s Matth. Paris, 277. n. 20.  for his activeness in that affair, he soon after obtained Letters 
t Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of safe conduct to come to the King, to make his peace. The like Letters 
u Pat. 1. H. 3. m. 7.  of safe conduct he had in 1 Hen. 3. And in 2 Hen. 3. went (
x Mat Paris, p 303. n. 30.  with divers other English Nobleses) into the Holy Land.  
But more of this john I have not seen, until he became Earl of Lincoln; unto which Honour he was advanced▪ in respect of his Marriage with Margaret, the Daughter of Robert de Quincy, by Hawise his Wife, fourth Sister of Ranulph, the last of that name, Earl of Chester, and one of his Coheirs; whereunto, that Earl of Chester, was moved 
y Ex quodam Registro Petroburgensis exnob●●, per Will, de Wittesey olim ej●sdem Monachum. , by reason of the good service which this john, Constable of Chester, had done in the Holy Land. For the same Earl Ranulph, who was likewise Earl of Lincoln (as in my Discourse of him is showed) by a formal Charter 
z Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  under his Seal, granted the Earldom of Lincoln, id est, All that he could grant thereof, unto Hawise his Sister, To the end she might be Countess, and that her heirs might also enjoy it.  
Of which Grant, the King did so far allow, as that at her request 
a Mat. Paris, in Anno 1232 p. 380. n. 10. Pat. 17 H. 3 m 9 n. 35. , he conferred 
b Mat. Paris, in Anno 1232 p. 380. n. 10. Pat. 17 H. 3 m 9 n. 35.  the same Honour upon this john de Lacie, Constable of ●h●ster, and the heirs of his Body, by the same Margaret her Daughter; as by his Charter 
c Mat. Paris, in Anno 1232 p. 380. n. 10. Pat. 17 H. 3 m 9 n. 35.  dated at Northampton, 23 Novemb. 17 Hen. 3. appeareth; as also 
d Mat. Paris, in Anno 1232 p. 380. n. 10. Pat. 17 H. 3 m 9 n. 35.  the same annual sum of Twenty pound, which Ranulph, late Earl of Chester and Lincoln, did receive in lieu of the Tertium Denarium of that County, in the name of the Earldom of Lincoln. Howbeit, before the end of this year (scil. 17 Hen. 3.) upon 
e Mat. Paris, in Anno 1●33 p. 387 n. 30.  that great difference then happening, betwixt the King and Richard, Earl Marshal, wherein divers of the Nobles adhered to that Earl: This john, Earl of Lincoln, partly in consideration of this favour, but chiefly 
f Mat. Paris, in Anno 1●33 p. 387 n. 30.  for that he was corrupted with Money, by Peter de Rupibus, Bishop of Winchester, (who gave 
g Mat. Paris, in Anno 1●33 p. 387 n. 30.  unto him, and to john Scot, Earl of Chester, a thousand marks) fell 
h Mat. Paris, in Anno 1●33 p. 387 n. 30.  off from this Earl, and joined 
i Ibid. 446.  with the King. In 18 Hen. 3. for the sum of a thousand marks, he obtained 
k Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 8.  the Wardship and Marriage of Roger, the Brother and Heir to Nigel de Mowbray; and the same year was constituted 
l Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 17.  Governor of the Castle of Blankminster.  
Moreover, in Anno 1237. (21 Hen. 3.) 
m Mat Pa●●●, 447. n. 50.  upon the meeting of that great Council, of all the Prelates of England, by appointment of Otto, the Pope's Legate, he was 
n Mat Pa●●●, 447. n. 50.  one of those, whom the King sent to prohibit the Legate, from establishing any thing derogatory to his Crown and Dignity. Likewise, upon Advertisement 
o Ibid. 448.  to the Legate, that divers persons, nobly descended, who enjoyed Pluralities of Ecclesiastical Benefices, had laid wait to do him mischief; he was sent 
p Ibid. 448.  (together with the Earl Marshal, and the Earl of Leicester, and a multitude of the King's Household, well armed) to guard him to, and from that Council.  
And in the same year had a Grant 
q Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Sheriffalty of Cheshire, being then also constituted Governor 
r Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Castle of Che●●er; as also, of that on the Rock (commonly called Beeston Castle:) And likewise, had another Grant 
s Ibid. m. ●.  conditional, viz. That in case the King could not attract the Earl of March to his service, by the Marriage of Richard de Clare, with a Daughter of the same Earl, before the Feast of S. Hillary, than next ensuing; that then this john should have the Marriage of the same Richard, for his eldest Daughter; for which Grant, he promised 
t Ibid.  Five thousand marks, whereof the King acquitted 
u Ibid.  to him Two thousand; whereupon he married 
x Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 10. Rot. Pip. 22 H. 3. Ebor.  her, her name being Maud. Which Marriage being consummated by the King, without the consent of the Baronage, raised high discontent 
y Mat. Westm. in An. 1238.  in Richard, Earl of Clare, (the Father of the same Richard) and likewise in most of the English Nobles.  
This Earl john had 
z Plac. de Jur. & Assis. 35 H. 3. Rot. 4. Ebor.  Return of all the King's Writs, throughout the Wapentakes of Staincross and Os●●od-Cross in Com. Ebor. And this farther Privilege, That 
a Plac. de Jur. & Assis. 35 H. 3. Rot. 4. Ebor.  all Merchants-Strangers, coming by Water to the Town of Pon●fract, should be free from Payment of any Toll.  
And in 24 Hen. 3. exercised 
b Rot. Pip. 24 H. 3 Ches●●.  the Sheriff's Office again in Cheshire, but died 
c Mat. Westm. in An. 1240.  before the end of that year, viz. Upon S. Mary magdalen's day; leaving Margaret his Wife, surviving, who had 
d Claus. 24 H. 3. m. 4.  the Manors of Ingoldemers, Choresby, Houton, and Seggebrock, assigned by the King for her maintenance, until her Dowry, out of his Lands, should be set forth. Which Margaret afterwards married 
e Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 5.  to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke.  
By this Margaret he left issue one Son, viz. Edmund, and two Daughters; which two Daughters, in 27 Hen. 3. were sent 
f Claus. Vascon. 27 H. 3● p. 1. m. 1.  for to Windsor, there to be educated with the Kings own Daughters. And departing this life, upon the Feast day of S. Mary Magdalen, An. 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) was buried in the Abbey of Stanlaw, with this Epitaph 
g Monast Anglic. Vol. 1. 906 b. n. 40.  on his Tomb. 
Egregii Comitis an haec est Tumba Johannis,  
Hostibus immitis cunctis dum vixerat annis.  
jure suum Comitem luget Lincolnia mitem  
Quem plangunt unum Cestrensia castra tribunum.  
Anglia flet ritè tali caruisse Quirite,  
Et Stanlaw bonum dolet amisisse Patronum.  
Christo devotus miles fuit undique notus,  
Wallia quem Scotus tenuit, mundus quoque totus.  
Gallus & Hispanus, Normannus, Brito quoque Danus,  
Almannus gnarus Bello, Lumbardus avarus:  
Indus & obscenus gentilis, atrox Saracenus,  
Aethiopes fusci, Graeci, Babylonia, Tusci.  
Rex & Soldanus omnis populusque profanus,  
Hunc cum cernebant armatum corde tremebant,  
Vicit eum vermis, qui victor erat in armis  
Sic & vincemus: Pro quo dicendo precemur,  
Vltima censura cum venerit illa futura  
I. Comes à dir● servetur judicis irâ.   
Which Edmund, 
Edmund.  his Son and Successor, in 31 Hen. 3. took 
h Mat. Paris, in An. 1247. p. 732. l. ●.  to Wife an outlandish 
i Alice, Daughter to the Marquis of Sa●●ces in Italy.  Lady (from the parts of Savoy) brought 
k Ibid.  over purposely for him, by the procurement of Peter de Savoy (Uncle to the Queen) which occasioned much discontent from the Nobles of England. And in 35 Hen. 3. obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 35 H. 3. m. 8.  for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands of these following Lordships, viz. Pontfract, Rowel, Ledes, Berwick, Secroft, Bradford, Alemanebiry, Wridlesford, Oltone, Carleton, Lofthous, Helmeshal, Alreton, Snaithe, Stanbiry, Manningham, Slaitburne, Castelford, Methelay, Grenlington, Houghton, Herdewike, Braford, in Bouland, Swilington, Farnelegh, and Backshelf, in Com. Ebor. Dunington in Com. Liecest. Wadeho in Com. Northam. Wydnes, Cliderho, Chatteburne, Dounum, Hyghtenbull, Wurtheston, Padiham, Brunley, Brereclive, Parva-Merlesden, Cromington, Peulton, Caune, Magna-Merchesden, Apelton, Upton, and Totington, in Com. Lanc.  
Moreover, he had 
m Esc. 35 H. 3. n. 51.  Wreck of Sea throughout all his Lordships in Com. Linc.  
He then also obtained another Charter 
n Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Pontfract.  from King Henry the Third, for a weekly Market every Wednesday at Tanshelf, within his Lordship of Pontfract; and a Fai● yearly for three days, viz. On the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity.  
In An. 1256. (40 Hen. 3.) this Edmund, having 
o Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducatus Lanc.  formerly, in Gascoigne, treated with William Longespe, about a Marriage betwixt Henry his Son, and Margaret, Daughter of the said William; did 
p Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducatus Lanc.  then (viz. on Friday before Christmas- day) Seal unto certain Covenants, in order to those Nuptials; viz. 
q Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducatus Lanc.  That she the said Margaret, should have in Frankmarriage, the Lordships of Burnecesire and Middleton; and that she, in consideration thereof, should be endowed of the Manors of Skippeys and Scales, with their Appurtenances: And for the King's Licence thereto (whereby it appears 
r Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9 , that she was eldest of the Daughters and Heirs to William Longespe) he gave 
s Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  ten marks in Gold. By which Covenants, it was likewise agreed 
t Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 15. ; That if the said Henry should die before the completing of that Marriage, than his younger Son, john de Laci, should take her to wife on the like Terms.  
In 42 Hen. 3. this Edmund received command 
u Claus. 1. H. 3. in orso m. 1.  from the King, to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, to march into Scotland, with such other Forces, as the King should at that time send; for 
x Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in orso m. 1.  rescuing the King of Scots, then in minority (who had married the Daughter of King Henry) out of the hands of his Rebellious Subjects that kept him in restraint.  
The like Precept 
y Ibid. n. 20. ●  he had to be at Chester, upon Monday next, preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the hostile incursions of the Welsh.  
As to his Works of Piety: Certain it is, that this Edmund built 
z Lell. Itin. Vol. 1. fol. 4.  the House of the White Friars in Pontfract; and, for 
a Monast. Angl. 8 ● a. n. 10.  the health of the Souls of john his Father, Margaret his Mother, and Alice his Wife, confirmed 
b Monast. Angl. 8 ● a. n. 10.  to the Monks of Roche Abbey in Yorkshire, all the Lands whereof they were possessed, by gift or purchase, within the precinct of his Barony of Pontfract; likewise 
c Monast. Angl. 8 ● a. n. 10. , of those in his Constablery of Chester, and Barony of Cickhill; as also 
d Monast. Angl. 8 ● a. n. 10.  of what they had in his Soak of Snaith. He had issue a Daughter, called Margaret, designed 
e Rot. Fi. 38 H. 3. n. 7.  to be married unto George de Cantilupe, Baron of Bergaveny.  
As to the Title of Earl of Lincoln, he never used it; not was it ever attributed to him in any Grant; though he enjoyed the Tertium Denarium of that County, as may be seen by a Record 
f Claus 4 E●. 2. m. 2●.  of after time: But upon the Feast day of S. Mary Magdalen (scil. 21 julii.) next following (42 Hen. 3) he departed 
g MS in 〈◊〉 Bodl. G. 9 Cant.) f. 125 b.  this life, and was buried at Stanlaw, with this Epitaph 
h Monast Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 906 b. n. 40.  on his Tomb. 
Mors probst Edmundi brevis est quod gloria mundi  
Mendax & mundus, quamvis quandoque secundus.  
Scandere qui primò cum cepit lapsus in ymo;  
Monstrat quod mundus est labilis, atque rotundus:  
Nilque fit in mundo, quod non pertransit eundo,  
Protinus à mundo, cum sit quasi vas sine fundo.  
Ergo det Edmundo Deus à contamine mundo  
Vti jocundo vultu Christi redeundo.  
Respice qui transis, in me circumspice quid sis,  
Exemploque mei, sis memor ipse tui.  
Sum quod eris, quod es ipse fui, mundoque superstes mundi!  
Florueram mundo, terra cinisque modo.  
Quid probitas! quid opes! quid honour, quid gloria  
Omnia quid fuerint, cum cecidere docent?  
Hic jacet & funus, Cestrensis jure tribunus:   
Me pro posse bonum sensit domus ista Patronum.  
Whereupon Alice his Widow, in August following, had for her Dowry the Lordships of Rowell, Ledes, Berwick; Snaith with the Soak; Sleitburne, in Bouland, Criklinton, and Bradford, in Com. Ebor. As also Wideness in Com. Lanc. assigned 
i Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 3.  unto her. She had likewise a Grant 
k Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 27.  from the King of the custody of all the Lands of him the said Edmund (her late Husband) and Guardianship of his Heir; for which she gave a Fine of Three thousand seven hundred fifty four pounds fourteen shillings eight pence; which sum was employed 
l Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 27.  by that King in his new structure of the Abbey Church of Westminster.  
And in 4 Edw. 2. Quit-claimed 
m Ex Autogr. in Bibl. Hatton.  to the House of the Holy Trinity at York, and to the Prior and Monks there serving God, all her Interest and Title to the Advowson of the Church of Leeds.  
I now come to Henry de Lacie, 
Henry.  Son to this last mentioned Edmund. This Henry having married 
n Joh. Tin●mouth. MS. in Bibl Bodl. l. 20. c. 95. Ypod. Neustr. p. 60. n. 5.  Margaret the sole Daughter and Heir of William Longespe, Son of William Longespe, Earl of Salisbury, had 
o Joh. Tinemouth. MS. in Bibl Bodl. l. 20. c. 95. Ypod. Neustr. p. 60. n. 5.  thereupon the Earldom of Salisbury.  
In An. 1169. (52 Hen. 3.) there being a great controversy 
p M West●. in eodem Anno.  betwixt john de Warren, and this Henry, concerning a certain pasture; each prepared 
q M West●. in eodem Anno.  themselves with all the power they could make to try it out by blows: But the King having knowledge of this their purpose, directed 
r M West●. in eodem Anno.  his Justices to them to hear and determine thereof; who thereupon adjudged 
s M West●. in eodem Anno.  it to this Henry.  
Being not then of age, and in Ward to the King, he had an assignation 
t Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 12.  of Three hundred pound per annum out of the Fermes of Lincoln and Grimesby, by the King's special appointment; and soon after, doing his homage 
u Ibid. m. 5. , with Margaret his Wife, he had Livery 
x Ibid. m. 5.  in her right, of all the Lands whereof the said William Longespe died seized. Moreover, in An. 1272. (56 Hen. 3.) he received the Honour 
y Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. Lell. Coll. Fol. ●. ●80.  of Knighthood (with Edmund, Son and Heir to Richard, King of Alwain, and Fifty four besides) upon the Feast day of S. Edward, and was then made Earl of Lincoln. The same year likewise, he was made Governor of Kna●esborough Castle 
z Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 16. . And in 5 Edw. 1. had Livery 
a Claus. 5 Edw. 1. m. 8.  of the Fee which his Ancestors had usually received Nomine Comitatus Lin●. with all the arrears 
b Claus. 5 Edw. 1. m. 8.  from the time he was girt by King Henry the Third with the Sword of that Earldom.  
In 6 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 6 Ed. 1. n 15  for a weekly Market on the Wednesday at his Manor of Dun●ngton in Com. Leic. And a Fair yearly on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Edward. Moreover, in 9 Edw. 1. he had the like Charter 
d Cart. 9 Ed. 1. n. 62.  for a weekly Market on the Tuesday at his Manor of Buckby in Com. Northam. and two Fairs yearly; one on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Philip and james; the other on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Michael, and one day following. In 10 Edw. 1. he procured a Charter 
e Cart. 10 E. ●. n. ●0.  for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands of Congeiton and ●n●robus in Cheshire; as also a Market and two Fairs at Congelton; a Market and a Fair at W●infleet in Com. Linc. a Market at Wrangel, and another at Toreny, all in that County.  
In the same year he was 
f Rot. ●e Seutag. Wall. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales. And upon that Recognition 
g Rot. Marshal 10 Edw. 1. m 5.  then made at Rothelan in Wales, of the services appertaining to King Edward, he acknowledged 
h Rot. Marshal 10 Edw. 1. m 5.  seven Knights Fees and an half to be due from him for his own Inheritance, and the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife.  
Certain it is 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 46. , that after King Edward the First had utterly subdued the Welsh, and possessed himself of all that Country, he much studied the fortifying thereof, especially Nor●● Wa●es, and the Marches; and for that respect 
k Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 46.  gave to this Henry (for that he had married 
l Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 46.  into the Blood of those Princes) the Land of Denb●gh. Whereupon he began 
m Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 46.  the Town of Denbigh, Walling it, and making a Castle there; on the Front whereof was his Statue 
n Ibid. f. 48.  in long Robes: And every Sunday (anciently) Prayers 
o Ibid. f. 48.  made in Saint hilaries Chapel there for Lacie and Percy.  
But, having been long married, and doubting whether he should ever have issue; in 20 Edw. 1. he rendered 
p Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 1.  up his Castle and Barony of Pontfract, with all the Manors, Hamlets, and other things thereto belonging, into the King's hands, upon condition, as it seems: For thereupon the King by his Charter 
q Cart. 2● Ed. ●. ●. 29.  dated at Newca●●le upon Tine, 28 Decemb. 21 Edw. 1. Regranted the same Castle, Honour, etc. excepting the Manor of Thores●y in Com. Linc. unto him, and to the heirs of his Body, with Remainder to to Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, the King's Brother. and to the heirs of his Body: And for want of such issue to the King and his Heirs. The like he did 
r Rot. Fin. ●2 Edw. 1. m 7.  for his Manors of Thoresby, Wache, Ingoldemels, Wrangell, Steping, and Wainfleet, in Com. Linc. Kingston in Com. Dors. Cliderhou Castle and Manor, with the Chases and Parks thereunto belonging in Com. La●●. The Castle and Town of Halton in Cheshire, and the Castle of Denbigh in Wa●es.  
In this One and twentieth year of Edward the First, he was sent Ambassador 
s The Walf. in eodem anno p. 23. n. 10.  to the King of France, to treat concerning the Restraint of such Pirates as robbed their Merchants. And in 22 Edw. 1. he attended 
t Ibid. p. 26 n 10. H Knighton, 2471. n. 60.  the King with his Army into Wales; where, not far from the Castle of Denbigh, they received a great repulse 
u Ibid. p. 26 n 10. H Kinghton, 2471, n. 60.   
In this Two and twentieth year the King Regranted 
x Cart. 22 Ed. 1 n a.  to him for life, the Manors of Thoreby, Wathe, Ingoldmels, Wrangel, Steping, and Wainfleet, in Com. Linc. Remainder to Thomas, the Son of Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, and Alice his Wife, sole Daughter of the said Henry; and to the heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; and for lack of such issue, to the right heirs of the said Thomas. As also 
y Ibid. n. 3.  all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, which he the said Henry had in the Counties of Chester and Lancaster; the Manor of Kingston in Com. Dors. The Manor of Slaitburne in Bouland, and Snaith in Com. Ebor, And all other the Manors and Lands, which Alice, the Mother of him the said Henry, held in Dowry in Com. Linc. So likewise 
z Ibid. n. 4.  the Manor of Sutton in Com. Lanc. which was of the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife.  
And moreover Granted to him a special Charter 
a Cart. 22 Edw. 1. n. 23. , for certain Markets and Fairs, to be thenceforth held in these his Lordships, viz. A Market on the Monday every week at Middelington in Com. Oxon. And a Fair yearly on the Eve and day of S. Thomas the Martyr. A Market upon the Monday at Urbridge in Com. Middles. And a Fair yearly on the Eve, and day of S. Nicholas. A Market every week upon the ... at Charlton-Camvile in Com. Somerset. And a Fair yearly on the Eve and day of the Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr. A Market on the Tuesday every week at his Manor of Brumley in Com. Lanc. And a Fair yearly on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feasts of the Apostles, Peter and Paul 
b Cart. 22 Edw. 1. n. 23. . Furthermore, a Market weekly on the Monday at Almanbury in Com. Ebor. And a Fair on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Ascension of our Lord. As also a Fair yearly at Slaitburne, upon the Eve and day of S. Peter ad Vincula, and two days following. A Market on the Thursday at Camsale, and a Fair on the Eve, day and morrow of S. Mary Magdalen, and two days following. A Market every week upon the Tuesday at Bradford; and a Fair on the Eve and day of S. Peter ad Vincula, and three days following. Lastly, A Market upon the Wednesday at Pontfract, and a Fair on the Eve of Palm Sunday, the day, and three days following.  
In which year, he was 
c Rot Vascon. 22 Ed●. 1. n 11.  also in that expedition then made into Gascoigne. So likewise 
d C●●o MS. in Bibl. B●dl. (●high ●. 170.) fol, 2● a.  the next ensuing year, Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, being then General 
e C●●o MS. in Bibl. B●dl. (●high ●. 170.) fol, e●. a. ; at which time, they marched 
f C●●o MS. in Bibl. B●dl. (●high ●. 170.) fol, e●. a.  to Layoun.  
In An. 1295. (23 Edw. 1.) he was 
g ●. Westm. ineodem a●n.  in that expedition, then made into Britanny with the same. Edmund, Earl of Lancaster. And in 24 Edw. 1. accompanied 
h Tho. Wal●. p 19 n. 30.  him again thither; at which time, many Castles were rendered 
i Ypod. Neu●●●. p. 80. H Knighton, 2507 & 2508.  to them. And when they came within two miles of Burdeau●, gave Battle 
k Ypod. Neu●●●. p. 80. H Knighton, 2507 & 2508.  to the French Army, which they forced to retreat thither; and pursuing, burned 
l Ypod. Neu●●●. p. 80. H Knighton, 2507 & 2508.  a great part of the Suburbs there. Moreover, not long after the Earl of Lancaster, departing 
m Ibid.  this life in those parts he was, by the consent of the whole Army, made 
n Ibid.  General; where besieging 
o Ibid. 25●●  the City of Hays, for seven weeks, he, almost every day, assualted it; but at length hearing that the Earl of Artoise approached approached for the relief of it, he retreated 
p Ibid.  to Bayon. Whence, marching with john de Saint john, towards Bellagard, then besieged 
q Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10.  by that Earl; and approaching 
r Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10.  near a Wood about three miles distant, he divided 
s Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10.  his Army into two parts, whereof the Van was led 
t Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10.  by john de S. john, and the Rear by himself; but having past the Wood, where S. john meeting the Enemy, begon the fight; discerning their strength, he retreated 
x Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10.  Bayon, leaving the rest to shift for themselves; so that S. john 
y Tho Wals. p. 39 n. 10. , and many other were, by reason thereof, taken prisoners.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding this, before the end of that year, he raised 
z Ibid. 38. n. 30.  the siege of S. Catherines in Gascoigne, which those of Tholouse had laid to it; and then sailed 
a Ibid. 38. n. 30.  into Flanders. Whence returning for England, he was the year following employed 
b Rot Scoc. 26 Ewd. 1. m. 9  into Scotland. And not long after, viz. in 27 Edw. 1. received command 
c Claus. 27 Edw. 1. m. 10.  to be at York, upon the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula, to consult 
d Claus. 27 Edw. 1. m. 10.  with the Archbishop there, and divers other Nobles, for manning of the King Castles in Scotland, and guarding of the Marches.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
e Rot. Protect. 28 Edw. 1. m. 12.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and the same year was sent 
s Tho. Wals. p. 47. n 40.  to the Pope by King Edward the First with Sir Hugh Spenser, to complain of divers injuries received from the Scots; and moreover, made Lieutenant 
g Claus. 28 Ed. 1. m. 8.  of Gascoigne.  
In 29 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
h Pat. 29. Ed. 1. m. 31.  Governor of Corff Castle; and in 31 Edw. 1. joined in Commission 
i Rot. Alemanab An. 22. usque 31 Ed. 1. m 5.  with the Bishop of Winchester and other, to Treat of Peace betwixt King Edward, and Philip, King of France.  
In An. 1305. (33 Edw. 1.) he was sent 
k Ypod. Neustr. 96. n. 40. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  over with the Bishops of Lichfield and Worcester, to the solemn inauguration of the Pope at Lions, and presented him with divers Vessels of pure Gold from the King.  
In which year he was 
l Rot. Vascon. 33 Ed 1 m. 23.  again in the Wars of Gascoigne, and had a Grant 
m Cart 33 Ed. 1. n. 12.  of a weekly Market upon the Saturday, at his Manor of Wainfleet in Com. Linc. As also a yearly Fair on the Eve and day of Pentecost, and fourteen days following. And moreover, 
n Ibid. n. 52.  a Market every Thursday at Swinfleet in Com. Ebor. And a Fair yearly on the morrow after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and three days following.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
o Rot. S●o●. 34 Ed. 1. m. 3.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and in An. 1307. (35 Edw. 1.) being with 
p Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 664.  King Edward upon his Deathbed at Burgh● upon Sands in Cumberland; he was 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 664.  one of those, whom that King desired to be good to his Son, and not to permit Piers de Gavaston to return again into England.  
Furthermore (upon the death of that King) in 1 Edw. 2. he, with divers other of the Earls and Barons; entered 
r Ex ipso Au●ogr. sub eorum Sigillis in Bibl. Cotton  into a Solemn League to defend his Son, King Edward the Second; as also his Honour, and the Rights of his Crown; and was the same year made Governor 
s Pat. 1 Ed. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  of Skipton Castle in Com. Ebor. So likewise in 
t Rot. Fin. 3 Ed. 2. m 14.  3 Edw. 2. And in 4 Edw. 2. upon 
u Pat. 4 Ed. 2 p. 1. m. 18.  the advance of that King towards Scotland, was constituted 
x Pat. 4 Ed. 2 p. 1. m. 18.  Governor of this Realm in his absence.  
Amongst other Lordships, this Henry had 
y Ex coll R. Gl. S. è Lelandi Itin.  Grantcester, near Cambridge, where he placed 
z Ex Coll R. Gl. S. è Lelandi Itin.  one of his Kinsmen (a Bastard son 
a Ex Coll R. Gl. S. e Lelandi ltin. , as it was said) appointing 
b Ex Coll R. Gl. S. è Lelandi Itin. , That he and his Successors, should always name their eldest Son by the name of Henry; which was afterwards accordingly observed.  
Thus much as to his Secular Actions, I come now to his Works of Piety.  
In 12 Edw. 1. he gave 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p 901. n. 60.  the Advowson of the Church of Whally to the Monks of Stanlaw, and permitted 
d Ibid. 902. n 30 & 40.  them to translate their Covent thither (viz. to whaley) with power to remove the Bones of his Ancestors, and all others there Interred, to that place; but took 
e Ibid. 902 b. n 10.  the Chapel of his Castle at Cliderhou from that Mother-Church.  
In 13 Edw. 1. he ratified 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 307 a. n 60. & b. n. ●0.  the Grant of a place called Ruddegate, made by Henry Torbock and Eleve his Wife, to the Canons of Burscough in Com. Lanc. with caution, That one Leper of his Lordship of Wideness, should thenceforth be admitted and maintained in that Priory; and that Mass should be there celebrated always yearly at Easter; as also, that his name, and the name of Margaret his Wife should be Registered in their Martyrology.  
Moreover, with the said Margaret, he gave 
g Ibid. 899●.  to the Canons of Bromhall in Berkshire, One hundred Acres of his Waste at Asserige. And in 32 Edw. 1. for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of his Ancestors, he gave 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 373 b. n. 40 & 50.  leave to the Monks of Selby, to have that ancient Churchyard at Whitgift, which had been long before consecrated, thereon to build a Church or Chapel to the honour of S. Mary Magdalen, for the benefit of the Inhabitants of Ousfleet, Whitegift, Esktoft, Redness, and Swinfleer; as also, for certain Land-holders' in Folquarby and Haldenby, all in the Parish of Snaith.  
He likewise gave 
i Ibid p. 845 a n. 40.  to the Monks of Salley, a certain Waste lying over against their Abbey; and to 
k Lel. Coll. vol. 3. p. 251.  the Shrine of S. Edmund, three gilt Crosses, and a Carbuncle. Also 
l Lel. Coll. Vol. ●. p. 251.  a Cup of Silver gilt, which was said to be S. Edmund's, with part 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. ●. p. 251.  of his Manor of Bradenham; And in; An. 1312. (5 Edw. 2.) discerning 
n Tho Walf. in Anno 1312 〈◊〉 Ed. 2.) p. 74. n. 20.  his death near to approach, he called 
o Tho Walf. in Anno 1312. 〈◊〉 Ed. 2.) p. 74. n. 20.  to his Son-in-Law, Thomas, Earl of Lancester, and representing, 
p Tho Walf. in Anno 1312. 〈◊〉 Ed. 2.) p. 74. n. 20.  to him, how highly God had honoured him. and enriched him above others, told 
q Thou Walf. in Anno 1312. 〈◊〉 Ed. 2.) p. 74. n. 20.  him, That he was obliged to love and honour God above all things. Seest thou (quoth he) the Church of England heretofore honourable and free, enslaved by Romish oppressions, and the King's unjust exactions! Seest thou the Common People impoverished by Tributes and Taxes, and from the condition of Freemen reduced to a servitude! Seest thou th● Nobility, formerly venerable through Christendom, vilified by Aliens in their own Native Country! I therefore charge thee by the Name of Christ, to stand up like a Man; for the Honour of God, and his Church, and Redemption of thy Country; associating thyself to that valiant, noble and prudent Person, Guy, Earl of Warwick, when it shall be most proper to discourse of the Public Affairs of the Kingdom; who is so judicious in Counsel, and mature in judgement: Fear not thy opposers, who shall contest against thee in the truth. And if thou pursuest this my advice, thou shalt gain eternal Honor.  
And having ended his Speech, departed 
r Chro. Abb. de Stanlaw in Bibl. Arundelian●. S●ows Survey, p. 488.  this life at his Mansion House, called Lincoln's. Inn, in the Suburbs of London (which he himself had built 
s Chro. Abb. de Stanlaw in Bibl. Arundelian●. S●ows Survey, p. 488.  in that place, where part of the Black Friar's habitation anciently stood) and was buried 
t Stow ● Survey, p. 367 b.  in the East Part of the new Work of S. Paul's Cathedral in London, betwixt our Lady's Chapel, and S. Dunstan's Chapel, being then seized 
u Esc. 4. E●. 2. n. 50.  of the Manor of Caldone in Com. Staff. Grantseat in Com. Cantabr. of a certain Wapentake at Riseley in Com. Derb. held every three Weeks of the Manor of Knesale, and Wapentake of Allerton in Com. Nottingham Bock ... in Com. Northam Gretham.. and Thorlay in Com. Linc. As also of the Manors of Segbroke and Brocetby with its Members, viz. Suauby in Kesfeven, and Sutton in Ho●land; and likewise, the Town and Castle of Bolingbroke, with the Soak, in the same County. Of the Town and Castle of Donington in Com. Leicest. Of the Manors of Charleton and Hensrug in Com. Summer. Of the Territory of Roos and Rewenok, and Commote of Caimergh, with the Castle of Dinebegh in North Wales.  
Moreover, by the courtesy of England, of the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife deceased (sole Daughter and Heir to William Longespe, Son of William Longespe, Earl of Salisbury,) of the Manor of Holmere, in the Parish of Little Mussenden in Com. Buck. of the Manors of Eggewere and Kingesoone; Cobham and Urbridge in Com. Middles A●dington. and Avington in Com. Berks. Burnecester and Mudlington in Com. Oxoniens. Aldehorne, Winterburne,. and Ambresbury, in Com. Wilts. Laneford, Kingston, with the Town and Hamlet of Winburne in Com. Dorset. And of the Castle and Manor of Clifford, with the Hundred of Blesbury in Com. Hereford. leaving no Issue-Male; his Son having been drowned 
x Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. fol. 48. History of Camba by D. ●ow●, p. 377 & 378.  in a deep Well, within a High Tower called the Red Tower in Denbigy Castle, divers years before, which was the reason 
y Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. fol. 48. History of Camba by D. ●ow●, p. 377 & 378.  that he never finished that Castle; joan his second Wife, Sister 
z Esc. 19 Ed. 2. n▪ 〈◊〉.  and Heir of William Martin surviving, whose marriage King Edward the Second granted 
a Claus. 7 Ed. 2. m. 27.  to Ralph de Monthermer. Which joan, without his Licence 
b Ibid.  or the Kings, married 
c Ibid.  to Nicholas de Audley (a great Baron in Staffordshire.) Whereupon the Honour of Pontfreact came 
d Esc 22 Ed. 3.  to Alice his Daughter, and sole Heir, Wife of the before specified Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, Son and Heir to Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, (Brother to King Edward the First) according 
e Esc 22 Ed. 3.  to the Entail already mentioned, who was 
f Esc. 4. Ed. 2. n 50.  then Twenty eight years of age.  
Of which Alice it is thus reported 
g Tho. Wals. in eodem An. p. 85. , That upon Monday preceding Ascension-day, An. 1317. (10 Edw. 2.) being at Caneford in Com. Dorset. she was violently taken thence by a certain Knight of the Family of john, Earl Warren, (with the King's assent) and carried in great state, in d●spight of the Earl her Husband, to the said Earl Warren, then at his Castle of Rigate in Surrey; and that in their passage, amongst the Hedges and Woods, betwixt Haulton and Farnham, those who were her conductors, discerning certain Streamers and Banners, which were no other than the Priests and People going in Procession, supposing that it had been the Earl of Lanca●ter, or some power sent by him to rescue her, and vindicate this abuse, fled and left her all alone: But when they saw their mistake, returned; and with them a person of very low stature, lame, and hunch backed, called Richard de S. Martin, who challenged her for his Wife; confidently affirming, That he had carnally known her, before she was married to the Earl, which she denied not. Whereupon he grew so bold, to make claim to the Earldoms of Lincoln and Salisbury, in her right. The news whereof being brought to the Pope, he sent two Cardinals to make peace betwixt the King and his Barons, and especially with this Earl Thomas.  
But all that I have farther to observe of this Alice, is, 
h Pat. 16 Ed. ●. p. 2. m. 25.  That in 16 Edw. 2. surviving her Husband Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, she quitted her whole Right in the Castle of D●nington to the King; and by the name 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol ●. 644 b. n. 30.  of Alice, Countess of Lincoln and Salisbury; gave 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 644 b. n. 30.  to the Canons of Barrings in Com. Lincol. her Manor of Swaton in that County, with the Advowson of the Church. As also, that she afterwards married 
l Claus. 19 Ed. 1. m. 10.  to Ebulo le Strange; who thereupon had the title of Earl of Lincoln attributed 
m Claus. 13 Ed. 3. in dorso m. 20.  to him; and the Twenty pound per annum in lieu of the Tertium Denarium Comitatis Lincolniae. And lastly, that she departed 
n Esc. 22 〈◊〉 3. n. 34. Oxon.  this life on Thursday next, after the Feast of Saint Michael, 22 Edw. 3. being then seized 
o Esc. 22 〈◊〉 3. n. 34. Oxon.  of the Manors of Burcester and Midlinton in Com. Oxon. Kingston in Com. Dorset. Ingoldsmels, Wainfleet, Steping, Thoresby, Wathe, and two parts of the Manor of Sutton; of the Castle and Manor of Bolinbroke, with the Honour; of the Castle of Lincoln, with the Bail; as also of the Manors of Wadington, S●arthou, and Saltfleetby: Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Cliderhou, with the Chases and Parks thereto belonging; of the Town of Wideness, with the Fees, parcel of the Manor of Halton in Cheshire; of the Manors of Horbling and Segbroke in Com. Linc. and of the Manor of Whitgift, a Member of Snaith in Com. Ebor.   

Clavering.  
THis Family, thus surnamed from a Lordship in Esser, where one of their chief seats anciently was, do derive themselves from Eustace Fitz-Iohn 
Eustace Fi●z-Iohn.  
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. p. 8●9. col. ●. , a great man in the Northern parts of this Realm in King Henry the first and King Stephen's time; progenitor also of the Vescies, as in my discourse of that Branch appeareth.  
Which Eustace had a younger son, 
Richard  called Richard 
b Ibid. 1024. l. 23. , who had issue Roger, commonly called Roger Fitz-Richard: which Roger in 12 H. 2. 
Roger Fi●z-Richard.  upon the assessment of that Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
c Lib. Rub● Scace 〈◊〉 Northumb.  that he held Wurkworth in Northumberland, by the service of one Knights fee. But more I have not seen of him, than that he, with Adeliza his wife, gave 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 917. n. 40.  to the Monks of Newminster, near Morpeth, a Salt-work at Werkworth; and that he had issue 
e Ibid. Robert Fitz-Roger.  Robert, vulgarly called Robert Fitz-Roger, who confirmed 
f Ibid. Robert Fitz-Roger.  that grant. Which Robert having wedded Margaret the Daughter and 
g Regist● 〈◊〉 Siberian Bibl. A●rundel●ana. 〈…〉  Heir of William surnamed the Cayneto, or Cheney (Son 
h Regist● 〈◊〉 Siberian Bibl. A●rundel●ana. 〈…〉  of that Robert Fitz-Walter, who was founder of the Priory of St. Faiths at Horsham in Com. Norff. by Sibilla his Wife daughter and heir to Ralph de Cayneto, who came into England, with the Conqueror) and widow 
i Ibid.  of Hugh de Crescy, had 
k Ibid.  by her a fair Inheritance in Norfolk, and was 
l Rot. pip. de iisdem ann.  Sheriff of that County, and of Suffolk, in 3. 4. and 5. Ric. 1. as also for half the sixth year of that King. So likewise 
m Rot. pip. de iisdem ann.  in 10 R. 1. and 1 joh. And in 9 Ric. 1. obtained a grant 
n Cart. antiq. EE. n. 6.  from the King-of the manor of Eure in Com Buck. to hold to himself and his heirs, by the service of one Knights fee.  
In the same first year of K. john, this Robert obtained a confirmation 
o Cart. 1 Joh. m. 29.  of the Castle and Manor of Werkeworth before mentioned, held of the Crown by the seivice of one Knights fee; as also of the manor of Clavering in Essex, held by the like service; and likewise of the manor of Ever, in Com. Buck. and the Advowson of the Church, held also by one Knights fee. And, at the same time gave 
p Oblatae 1 Jo. m. 19  three hundred Marks to the King, for leave to marry the younger daughter of Hubert de Rye (a great man in Norfolk,) to his nephew; so the Record calls him, though 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 415. a. b.  he was no other than his wife's son (scil. Roger de Cresci) by Hugh de Cresci her former husband. The issue of whom, at length failing 
r Ibid. ; this Robert succeeded 
s Ibid.  in the inheritance and the whole Barony of Horsford, in Norfolk, in right of the before specified Margaret de Cheney, his wife.  
In 2 joh. he executed 
t Rot. pip. 2 Joh. Northumb.  the Shireeves office, for the County of Northumberland, for half that year: and upon 
u Rot. pip. de eodem anno sub tit. Honoris de Tikbill.  levying the first Scutage, after the Coronation of King john accounted 
* Rot. pip. de eodem anno sub tit. Honoris de Tikbill.  for 121 marks, and an half, for the Knight's fees belonging to the Honour of Tikhill; that Scutage being assessed at two marks for each Knight's fee: And in the same second year of King john, executed 
x Rot. pip. 2 Joh. Norff. Suff.  the Shiriffeses Office for Norfolk, and Suffolk, for half that year. So also 
y Rot. pip. de iisdem a●n. Northu●b.  for Northumberland, for the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelveth, and thirteenth years of King john; and again 
z Rot. pip. de iisdem ann. Norff. Suff.  for Norfolk and Suffolk, for 14 joh. and half the fifteenth year.  
In 5 joh. he obtained a grant 
a Cart antiq. 2. n. 2.  from the King, of the manor of Newburne in Northumberland, to hold by the service of one Kights fee. And in 6 joh. of 
b Ibid. n. 1. Cart. 6 Joh. n. 54.  the manor of Corebrigg, in Fee-farm, for the ancient Rent and ten pound increase: As also 
c Cart. Ant. Z. n. 3. Cart. 6. n. 2.  the inheritance of the manor of Robirie, with the woods belonging thereto, with exemption 
d Cart. Ant. Z. n. 3. Cart. 6. n. 2.  from any Regard of the Forest; but not to be wasted, and with liberty 
e Cart. Ant. Z. n. 3. Cart. 6. n. 2.  for the King to hunt in them.  
In 7 joh. he had also a grant 
f Cart. Ant. A A. n. 36. Cart. 7. Joh. n. 99  from that King, of the manor of Hwauton, with the whole Barony, which formerly belonged to Robert de Crammavill; to hold to himself and his heirs, by the service of three Knights fees; but this was only upon condition 
g Claus 7 Joh. m. 25. , as it seems viz. in case this Robert de Cramavill did not make performance to the King of what was expected he should. And in 9 joh. was acquitted 
h Claus. 9 Joh. m 9  of one Hundred marks, wherein he stood indebted to King Richard the first, for a grant of the marriage of Roger de Cressy (his wife's son) and had 
i Claus. 9 Joh. m 9  a farther day given him for the payment of three Hundred marks, which he owed to the King, for the wardship and marriage of the heirs of Henry de Vere. So that in 13 joh. upon levying 
k Rot. pip. 13 Joh. North●●●●.  the Scutage of Wales, this Robert Fitz-Roger answered 
l Ibid.  for three Knights fees, which appertained to Robert de Crammavill, two for Newbourne, and Robiri, and one for Werkworth.  
In 14 joh. he adhered 
m Lel. Coll. Vol 2. p. 374.  to the turbulent spiririted Barons: whereupon the King threatened 
n Lel. Coll. Vol 2. p. 374.  the seizure of all his lands; but it seems he was soon reclaimed; for the next ensuing year, I find that he again executed 
o Rot. pip. de iisdem an●.  the Office of Sheriff in Norfolk and Suffolk; so also for Northumberland.  
This Robert founded 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 659. a. n. 40.  the Priory of Langley, in Com. Norff. for Canon's Regular of the Praemonstatensian order: and in 16 joh. departed 
q Rot. pip. 16 Joh. Nor●●. 〈◊〉 Cart. 15 Joh. n. 29.  this life; whereupon Margaret his wife surviving him gave 
r Rot. pip. 16 Joh. Nor●●. 〈◊〉. Cart. 15 Joh. n. 29.  a fine of a Thousand pounds to the King, to have livery of her own inheritance, whereof her said husband was seized at his death; and not 
s Rot. pip. 16 Joh. Nor●●. 〈◊〉. Cart. 15 Joh. n. 29.  be compelled to marry again; as also to enjoy 
t Rot. pip. 16 Joh. Nor●●. 〈◊〉. Cart. 15 Joh. n. 29.  her dower, according to the custom of the Kingdom.  
To him succeeded john his son and heir, commonly called john Fitz-Robert; 
Iohanne● Fitz-Rob.  unto whom King john, in the fourteenth year of his reign, ratified 
u Ex vet. Cartulary penès Car-Fair fax d● Menst●n in Com. Ebor. Ar●●● f. 1ST.  the grant of the Castle and manor of Werkworth, made by King Henry the second to Roger Fitz-Richard, his Grandfather; as also of the manor of Clavering, granted to him by the same King. So likewise 
* Ex vet. Cartulary penès Car-Fair fax d● Menst●n in Com. Ebor. Ar●●● f. 1ST.  those grants of the manors of Robirie, and Newburne, Qualton, with the Barony, and Corbrigge.  
This john in 17 joh. was joined 
x Rot Pip. 17 Joh. Norff. 〈◊〉 Suff. Pat. ●7. Joh. m. 〈◊〉  with john Martial, in the Sheriff's office for Norfolk, and Suffolk, for half that year; and, together with him, made governor 
y Rot pip. 17 Joh. Norff. 〈◊〉 S●ff. Pat. ●7. Joh. m. 〈◊〉  of the Castles of Norwich and Oxford. But adhering 
z M. Pari●. p 254.  to the rebellious Barons, was, the same year (as one of the chief 
a M. Pari●. p 254.  in that defection) a party 
b Claus. 17. Joh in dors● m. 41.  to those Covenants, then made betwixt that King and them (unto which, by reason of their strength he was constrained to submit) whereby he was in effect, devested of his Regal power. Yea so firmly did he stick to that rebellious party, as that he was 
c M. Paris. 26 ●. n. 10.  one of those 25 made choice of by the rest, for excercising the Royal authority; for which his lands being seized into the King's hands, his manor of Ainho, in Com. Northampton. was granted 
d Claus. 17 Joh m. 7.  to Thomas de Walerie.  
Howbeit, in 1 Hen. 3. returning 
e Claus. 〈◊〉. 3. p. 2. ●. ● 13.  obedience, he had restitution 
f Claus. 〈◊〉. 3. p. 2. ●. ● 13.  of them again; and in 7 Hen. 3. obtained licence 
g Claus. 7 H. 3. p. 1. m. 13,  that the market, which had been usually kept upon the Sunday, at his manor of Werkworth, (which was one of his principal seats) should be held upon the Wednesday every week. And the next year following, procured a Charter 
h Claus. 8 ●. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 6.  for a Fair, at his Manor of Stoke●ley, (in Yorkshire,) yearly upon the Eve and day of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr: as also a release 
i Ibid. m. 11●  of six Marks, which were due by him to the King for the Scutage of Montgomerie: And in 9 H. 3. was constituted 
k Pa● 9 H. 3. m 9  Sheriff of Northumberland, and governor of the town of Newcastle upon Tine; in which trust he continued 
l Rot. pip. d● iisdem ann.  for the tenth, eleventh, and half of the twelveth year of that King's Reign.  
Moreover, in 13 Hen. 3. he was 
m Claus. 13 H. 2. in dorso m. 18.  one of those Northern Barons, to whom the King sent special commaed to wait upon Alexander K. of Scotland, at Barwick upon tweed; and for his more secure conduct, to attend him 
n Claus. 13 H. 2. in dorso m. 18.  unto York, where he was to meet K. Henry about Mid-Lent to treat upon certain affairs of great importance. The like command 
o Claus. 21 H. 3. m 4. in dorso.  he had in 21 H. 3. the same King of Scots being 
p Claus. 21 H. 3. m 4. in dorso.  again to meet King Henry at York, upon the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. But this is all I can say of him, other than that being a good Benefactor 
q Ex praefat. Cartulario penès Car● Fairfax ar. f. 111.  to the Hospital of Berdney, he had a grant 
r Ex praefat. Cartulario penès Car● Fairfax ar. f. 111.  from the Canons of that House, that one of them should celebrate divine service there, for the good estate of himself and of joan his wife, and for the Souls of his Ancestors for ever: And that, having married 
s Collect. R. Glov●ri S. in Officio Armorum f. 71.  Ada de Baillol, he departed 
t Mat. Paris p. 547. l. 54.  this life anno 1240 (24 Hen. 3.) leaving her the said Ada, surviving; who thereupon had the Manors of Newburne and Whauton assigned 
u Claus. 25 H. 3. m. 9  for her dower. Which Ada in 25 Hen. 3. gave 
* Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 10.  to the King a fine of two Thousand marks for the wardship of Hugh and Roger, Sons and Heirs to her deceased Husband: And gave 
x Collect. R. Gl. S. ut supra  to Sr. Hugh de Eure, and to the Heirs of his body lawfully begotten, her Manor house of Stokesley, and moiety of the Barony of Stokesley, with the Advowson of the Church; as also 
y Collect. R. Gl. S. ut supra  the moiety of the Forest of Basdale; and for default of such issue to Robert de Eure his brother, her Son (as she calls him) and his heirs.  
To this last mentioned john, 
Rog. Fitz-Iohannis.  succeeded Roger his Son and Heir; of whom I have not seen any thing memorable, but his death; which happened 
z Mat. Paris in eodem ann.  about Whitsuntide in anno 1249 (33 Henr. 3.) and that his heir, called Robert, being then very young 
a Mat. Paris in eodem ann.  was committed to the tuition 
b Mat. Paris in eodem ann.  of William de Valence, the King's brother; though Ada de Baillol, the Mother of the child, offered 
* Mat. Paris in eodem ann.  a thousand and two hundred Marks; the lands he died seized 
c ●sc. 33 H. 3. n. 66.  of, being these; viz. the Manors of Clavering▪ and ●achworth in Essex; Aynho in Northamtonshire: Werkworth with its members, in Com Northumber. viz. Alington, Bird●●ng, Buttlesdune, and Toggesden; as also Rob●rie, with its members, viz. Trepton, and Sen●her. Nov●●e.  
Which Robert, 
Rob. Fitz-R●ger  called Robert Fitz-Roger, in 6 Ed. 1. entered into covenants 
d Claus. 6 E. 1. in dorso m. 15.  with Robert de Tybetot, that john his Son and Heir should marry Hawise the Daughter of the same Robert, before the Quind. of Martin the same year; and that he would endow her, upon her wedding day, at the Church door, with an hundred pound per annum lands in his manor of Aynho, in Com. Northamp. and in case those should fall short of that value, to make them up out of his manor of Bliburgh in Suffolk; the portion of her the said Hawise being six hundred marks. And in 19 Ed. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
e Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 20. , for a weekly market, upon the Monday, at his manor of Newton, juxta Werkworth; as also a fair every year upon the Eve, day and morrow after the feast of St. Laurence. Likewise 
f Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 20.  a Market every week, upon the Thursday at his Manor of Roubirie, and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of Saint Matthew, the Apostle.  
This Robert (amongst others) in 22 Ed. 1. had Summons 
g Rot. Vascon. 2● E 1. in dorso m 7.  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, for the expedition then to be made into Gascoigne.  
In 24 Ed●. 1. he had the like Summons 
h Claus. 24 E. 1. in dorso 〈◊〉 11.  to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine, thence to march into Scotland.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was 
i Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  again in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise 
k Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  in 26 Edw. 1. being then of the Retinue 
l Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  of Roger le Bigod, Earl of Norfolk; and 
m Ex Vet. Rot. I●sig. penès W. 〈◊〉 Neve Eq. 〈◊〉. Clar. R. Armour. an. 1640.  in that memorable fight, called the Battle of Fa●●●rk, which happened 
n Ex Vet. Rot. I●sig. penès W. 〈◊〉 Neve Eq. 〈◊〉. Clar. R. Armour. an. 1640.  upon S. Mary magdalen's day, the same year.  
In 27 Edw. 1. he was joined in Commission 
o Claus. 27 ●. 1. in dorso m. 11.  with some other of the Northern Barons, for fortifying the King's Castles in Scotland; as also for the defence of the Marches; and, in respect of those his Services, had respite 
p Ib. m. 13.  for the payment of such debts, as were by him owing to the King.  
In 
q Rot. Scoc. ● 28 E. 1. m 14.  28 Edw. 1. and 29 Ed. 1. he continued 
r Rot. Scoc. 29 ●. 1. m. 2.  still in the Wars of Scotland; and 
s Rot. protect. de an. 34 E. 1. m. 13.  in 34 Edw. 1. was again in that expedition made thither.  
In 35 Edw. 1. he obtained the King's Charter 
t Cart. 25 E 3. n. 35.  for Free Warren, in all his Demesn Lands, at Corb●●gge before specified.  
This Robert likewise, and john his Son (called 
u Ex Vet. Rot. Insig. pen●s praef. W. le Neve.  john de Clavering, by the appointment 
x Ex Vet. Rot. Insig. pen●s praef. W. le Neve.  of King Edward the First) were 
* Regist. de Sibeton in bibls. Ar●●delian● f. 4. ●.  at that notable siege of Kaerlaverok in Scotland: He had likewise Summons 
x Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23 E. 1. till 3 E. 2. inclusive, in which year he died, being then seized 
y Esc. 3 ●. ●. n. 55.  of the Manor of Clavering in Essex, Horsford in Com. Norf. Bl●burg, in Com. Suff. Eure, in Com. Buck. Whalton, in Com. Northumb. with the Fees thereunto belonging; viz. the Manors of Lington, Linton, Eshet, Bokenfelde, Horton, Oggille, South-Gaseford, Newenham, Dentone, Faughdone, Kington, New-Bigging; certain Lands in Shotover, Glendale, Herle, Kirk-Herle, Chevernale, and Ripplington: As also of the Manor of Newburne, with the Hamlets of Walebothill, Demlaw, Botirlaw, Trokirlaw, the Town and Manor of Corebrigge: Of the Manor and Castle of Werkworth, with its members; viz. Birling, Aclyngton, the moiety of Botilstone the fourth part of Tokisdence: Likewise of the Manor of Rouchbere, with its members, viz. Newton, Threptone, and S●ytter, and the Forest there; leaving issue by 
* Regist. de Sibeton ut supra.  Margery de la Zouche, his Wife the said john de Clavering, his Son and Heir, than forty four years of age; 
johann. de Clavering.  who doing his Homage 
z Rot. Fin. 3 E 2 m. 3. , had livery 
a Rot. Fin. 3 E 2 m. 3.  of them.  
And, in consideration 
b Claus. 9 ●. 2. m. 29.  of his good services; had in 25 Ed. 1. pardon 
c Claus. 9 ●. 2. m. 29.  for all his debts due unto the Exchequer; as also for the Scutage 
d Claus. 9 ●. 2. m. 29.  then due from himself.  
This john was 
e Rot. Vascon. 22 ●. 1. m. 11.  in that expedition made into Gascoine, in 22 E. 1. So also in those 
f Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 5. & 28 ●. 1. m. 14. & 31 E. 1. m 9 & 34 E. 1 m. 12. & 4 E. 1. m 4.  of Scotland, 26, 28, 31, and 34 Ed. 3. And in 4 Ed. 2. had command to be at Newcastle upon Tine, well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Stots. In 6 Ed. 2. being again in the Scottish Wars, he was taken prisoner 
h Lel. Col. part. 1. p. 380. , in the Battle of Strivelyn; but the next ensuing year, he was again 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 E. a. m. 5.  in those Wars: So likewise in 
k Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 2. m. 5.  9, and 
l Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 19  12 E. 2.  
In 17 Ed. 2. he obtained 
m Cart 17 E. 2. n. 15.  the King's Charter for a weekly Market every Monday at his Manor of Blyburgh in Suffolk; and two Fairs yearly; one upon the Eve and Feast-day of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin; the other upon the Eve and day of her Nativity. As also 
n Cart 17 E. 2. n. 15.  for a weekly Market on the Tuesday, at his Manor of Aynho in Northamptonshire; and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and day of St. Michael, and two days following. And having had Summons 
o Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. till 5 Edw. 3. inclusive; departed 
p Annal. Ab. de Langley inter Col●. R. Gl. S.  this life, at his Manor of Aynho, in the Octaves of the Epiphany ann. 1332. (6 E. 2.) whence being carried to the Abbey of Langley (of his Ancestors foundation) he had Sepulture 
q Annal. Ab. de Langley inter Col●. R. Gl. S.  in the Choir of that conventual Church: leaving issue 
r Ex Regist. de Sibeton in Bibl. Arundeliana f 4. ●.  by Hawise his wife, (daughter to Robert de Tibetot beforementioned) one only daughter called Eve, first 
s Ex Regist. de Sibeton in Bibl. Arundeliana f 4. ●.  married to Ralph de Vfford, and afterwards 
t Ex Regist. de Sibeton in Bibl. Arundeliana f 4. ●.  to Thomas de Audley; by both which Husbands she had issue 
u Ex Regist. de Sibeton in Bibl. Arundeliana f 4. ●.  Sons and Daughters.  
This john, long before his death (being doubtful of having issue male, as it seems) made a Feoffement 
* Orig. 5 E. 2. m. 9 vid. etiam Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 14.  to one Stephen de Trafford; whereby he vested the inheritance of his Castle and Manor of Werkworth; as also of his Manors of Roubirie, Newberne, and Corbrigge (all in Northumberland) and of the Manor of Eure, in Com Buck. in the same Stephen, to the intent that he the said Stephen, should reconvey the Castle and Manors of Werkworth, and Roubirie, unto him the said john; to hold for life, with remainder to King Edward the first, and his Heirs: And the Manor of Eure, to hold to him the said john and Hawise, for term of their respective lives; with remainder to the King and his Heirs. In like sort the Manors of Newburne and Corbrigge, to hold to himself and the Heirs male of his body; and for default of such issue, to to the King and his Heirs. In consideration 
x Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m. 10. Claus. 5 E. 3. p. 2. m 1. Claus 6 E. 3. m. 39 cart. 5 E 3. n. 14. vid. etiam Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  whereof the King granted 
y Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m. 10. Claus. 5 E. 3. p. 2. m 1. Claus 6 E. 3. m. 39 Cart. 5 E 3. n. 14. vid. etiam Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  unto him and his heirs, divers lands and hereditaments, then valued at Four hundred pounds per annum; viz. the Manor of Costesey; the Hundreds of Lodning, Knavering, Holle, Depewade, Henstede, North-Erpingham, South-Erpingham, Blofelde, and Humelierd, with the appurtenances, in Com. Norff. the Hundreds of B●●ching, and Wainsford, in Suff, the Manors of Rodeston, and Apethorpe, in Com. Northamp. with twenty eight shillings yearly Rend of the Farm of Oliver Aspull, there; to hold for life.  
Which Castle and Lands, in Northumberland, thereupon coming to the Crown, whereby King Edward the third, in the second year of his Reign, given 
z Ibid.  to Henry de Perci and his heirs (as when I come to speak of that Noble Family I shall more fully show) the Manors of Aynho, 
a Ibid.  and Horsford, to Ralph de Nevil and his heirs; and the manors of Claering, and Bliburg, to 
b Ibid.  Edmund Clavering, brother of this john for life; the remainder to the same Ralph Nevil and his heirs: whereby the younger branches of this ancient Family, (the chief whereof is still in being, at Caluley, in Northumberland,) were bereft of that fair Inheritance, which otherwise had descended to them.   

Rye.  
IN the time of Edward the Confessor, Hubert de Rye, 
Hubert.  a trusty 
a Monast. Ang Vol 2. 889. b. n. 50. ● 60.  servant to William Duke of Normandy, being by him employed 
b Monast. Ang Vol 2. 889. b. n. 50. ● 60.  to that King, when be lay on his Death bed came in a 
c Ibid. 890. a. etc.  pompous equipage, into England; and after conference with King Edward, returned to the Duke, with those Tokens, whereby he was by that King declared his heir to the Crown of this Realm; viz. 
d Ibid. 890. a. etc.  a Sword, in the Hilt whereof were enclosed some Relics of Saints; a Hunter's horn of gold; and the Head of a mighty Stag: for which great service, he was then promised that he should be Steward of his Household. But when Duke William had got the Crown; fearing 
e Ibid.  that disturbances might arise in Normandy; and well weighing 
f Ibid.  the fagacity in counsel, and dexterity in action of this Hubert; he sent 
g Ibid.  him thither, to have an eye to that danger; and soon after him, these his sons; viz. 
h Ibid.  Ralphe, whom he had made Castellan of Nottingham, Hubert Governor of the Castle of Norwich; and Adam, to whom he had given large possestions in Kent.  
But Eudo 
Eudo Dapiser.  (the fourth) continuing here in King William's service; obtained from him divers Lordships in sundry Counties; viz. 
i Domesd. lib. in iisd. Com.  in Essex twenty five; in Hartfordshire seven; in Berkshire one; in Bedfordshire twelve; in Norfolk nine; and in Suffolk ten. And personally attending at Court; it so happened, that that William Fitz-Osberne, than Steward of the Household, had set before the King the Flesh of a Crane, scarce half roasted; whereat the King took such offence, as that he listed up his Fist, and had struken him fiercely, but that Eudo bore off the blow. Whereupon Fitz-Osberne grew so displeased, as that he quitted his Office; desiring that Eudo might have it. To which request, the King as well for his Father Hubert's demerits, and his own; as the desire of Fitz-Osberne, readily yielded.  
Being thus possessed of that great place; and waiting on the Conqueror at 〈◊〉 in Normandy, at the time of his Death; he so subtly managed the business, on the behalf of William Rufus; as that he may well be accounted the chief instrument in raising him to the Royal Throne; for having first incited him to be active for himself, in that great affair, he hasted with him into England; and through his insinuations with William de Pontearche, obtained the Keys of the Treasury, then at Winchester; Thence sped to Dover Castle, and obliged the Guardians of that strong Hold by solemn Oath, that they should not give it up to any, but by his advice.  
The like he did at Pevensey, and Hastings, and other maritime Forts; pretending that the King (whose Death was kept secret) would stay longer in Normandy, and have good assurance of the safety of his Castles, from himself then his Steward. But, having thus secured them, he returned to Winchester, and made it publicly known, that the King was dead; so that whilst the rest of the Nobles were consulting in Normandy, touching the succession; William Rufus was by the contrivance and actings of this Eudo, advanced to the Royal Throne.  
For which great service, Rufus soon yielded to the request, which the Inhabitants of Colchester made; viz. that they might have this Eudo to Govern amongst them, in that ancient City. Whereupon coming thither, and making serious enquiry into the state thereof; he eased the oppressed, restrained the insolent; and pleased all. And to the end, that impositions upon the people might be timely alleviated, he retained to himself the lands of Condemned and Outlawed persons.  
And discerning on the South part of the Town, a small assent; at the foot whereof Siricus, a Priest, had then his habitation, and a little Church built of Wood to the honour of St. john the Evangelist; wherein it was observed, that Divine Lights sometimes appeared by night, as also the sound of Heavenly Voices devoutly praising God (and yet no man there:) And moreover taking notice, what had happened to a certain man, who had been put in Fetters by the King's command; - viz. that standing in that Church, at the celebration of Mass, the Bolts of his Fetters flew out, whereby he was suddenly loosed; he became so much transported with these Miracles, that he resolved to found an Abbey in that place, wherein perpetual suffrages might be made for his Soul.  
Which being made known to Maurice the then venerable Bishop of London; he forthwith came thither, and well approving the pious intention of this devout man, promised his best assistance thereto.  
In pursuance whereof, upon the fourteenth of the Calends of September, ann. 1096. the Fabric being designed, and Workmen provided, this famous Eudo laid the first Stone in that building. But, as to his endowment thereof with lands, and revenues, he could not then effect what he intended; in regard that he stood none in favour with King Henry the first (at the entrance of whose Reign this good work was begun) being suspected for a wellwisher to his brother Robert Curthose.  
Nevertheless King Henry, for the sake of Rohese than wife to this Eudo, daughter 
x W Gemet. 312 ●. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 724 l. 7.  of Walter Giffard Earl of Buckingham, and sister 
y W Gemet. 312 ●. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 724 l. 7.  to William Giffard Bishop of Winchester, widow 
z W Gemet. 312 ●. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 724 l. 7.  of Richard son of Gilbert Earl of Brio●● in Normandy, did not carry a severe hand towards him; but at the instance of that Bishop, and of Peter de Valoins, his Sister's Son, received him into favour: So that, at length this pious work being finished, he endowed it with Lands, Tithes, and Revenues, in such a plentiful manner; as that those few Monks, who were thither brought from the Abbey of St. Mary's at York, to propagate their order in this new founded Monastery, did soon increase to the number of twenty and more.  
It is farther memorable of this Eudo, that he built 
a Monast Ang. Vol 1. ●24. b.  the Castle at Colchester, also, that 
b Monast Ang. Vol 2. 891. b. n 60.  lying on his Deathbed at the Castle of Preaux in Normandy; he disposed of all his temporal estate, according to the exhortation of King Henry, who there visited him: And bequeathing 
c Ibid. 892. a. n. 10.  his Body to be buried in this his Abbey at Colchester, then gave thereunto his Lordship of Brightling●ie, and an hundred pounds in Money; Likewise his Gold Ring, with a Topas; a standing Cup with Cover adorned with Plates of Gold; together with his Horse and Mule. And there departed this Life; leaving issue 
d Monast. Ang. V●l. 1. 724. n. 10.  one sole Daughter and heir, called Margaret, the Wife of William de Mandevil; by whom she had issue 
e Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 754. n. 10.  Geoffrey Mandevil, Earl of Essex, and Steward 
f Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 754. n. 10.  of Normandy through her right.  
Whereupon▪ his Body being brought over into England, was honourably Buried 
h Ibid. n. 40.  at Colchester, (as he desired) upon the morrow preceding the calends of March, ann. 1120. (20 H. 1.) But his Lady Rohesia, who died 
k Ibid. n. 50.  in Normandy, shortly after, had 
l Ibid. n. 50.  Sepulture there, in the Abbey of Bec. After which, his possessions in England, were by Maude the Empress confirmed 
m Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Laneast.  to the said Geffrey Mandevil Earl of Essex.  
¶ The next of this name, 
Henry.  touching whom I find mention, is Henry de Rye; who in the year 1146. (11 Steph.) gave 
n Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 22 ●. n. 60.  the manor of Diepham, to the Monks of Christ-Church in Canterbury. But, after him I come to another Hubert; 
Hubert.  who, in 8 Hen. 2. is taken notice 
o Rot. Pip 8 H 2. Norff.  of in Com Norff. and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of the Air, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
p Lib. dub. subtit. Norff.  that he had Thirty five Knights fees: for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
q Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Norff.  Thirty five Marks: but died in 18 Hen. 2. or sooner: for in that year, upon Collection of the Scutage of Ireland, the Sheriff of Norfolk, accounted 
r Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Norff.  Thirty five pounds for the Scutage of those Thirty five Knights fees, of his Barony. But he left not any issue Male: for in 1 joh. Robert Fitz-Roger (a great Baron in Northumberland) gave 
s Oblat● 1 joh. m. 19 Norff.  Three hundred Marks, for the younger daughter of this Hubert, to marry unto a nephew of his: and in 13 joh. upon Collection 
t Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Norff.  of the Scutage of Scotland; john marshal, who had married 
u Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Norff.  one of the daughters and heirs, answered 
x Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Norff.  for Seventeen Knights fees and a half (part of that Honour) and Roger de Cresci, who had 
y Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Norff.  married another, as 
z Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Norff.  much.  
¶ Of this Family also (I presume) was john de Rye; 
john.  who adhering to the rebellious Barons, in 48 Hen. 3. was taken 
a MS. in bibls. Bodl. 8. V. ●. Th. ●38. b.  prisoner (with many more of that party) upon the storming of Northampton, by the King's Forces: But in 53 Hen. 3. at the instance 
b Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 24.  of Edmund, the King's son, obtained his pardon 
c Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 24. , for his actings at that time.  
After this; viz. 
Nicholas.  in 5 & 6 Edw. 1. there was 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. 〈◊〉.  Nicholas de Rye, Sheriff of Lincolnshire. And in 9 Edw. 1. Ranulph de Rye obtained the King's licence 
e Cart. 9 E 1. n. 17. , for a Market every week upon the Monday, at his Manor of Gosberchurch, in Com. Linc. as also for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul; with free-warren in all his demesne lands at Gosberchirch, Swinflete, Quadavering, Donington, Iwardby, and Houstorp, in Com. Linc. But forasmuch, as neither of these two, last mentioned; nor any of their posterity, are ranked amongst the Barons of this Realm, I shall not inquire farther after them.   

Malet.  
THE first of this name, whereof I find mention, is william Malet; 
William.  who, being 
a Gesta Will. Duc. Nor. 204. a. Ord. Vit. 502. b.  with William the Conqueror in that famous Battle against King Harold, was sent 
b Gesta Will. Duc. Nor. 204. a. Ord. Vit. 502. b.  with the Body of that King there slain, to see it decently Interred: and being Sheriff 
c S. D●nel. 198. n. 60.  of Yorkshire, in the third year of that victorious William's Reign; was 
d S. D●nel. 198. n. 60. , (with his Wife and Children) in York, when Harold and Canutus (sons to Swain King to Denmark,) landing 
e Ibid n. 40.  in the mouth of Humber, came 
f Ibid. n. 60.  with a great power thither, and slew 
g Ibid. n. 60.  above three thousand Normans, who had burnt 
h Ibid. n. 50.  many Houses near the Castle, which might have been 
i Ibid. n. 50.  an advantage to the Danes, by filling up the Ditches, and consequently in gaining of that City;  
This William was a witness 
k Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3. perinspex.  to the Charter of that King, made to the Dean and Canons of St. martin's le Grand in London, subscribed 
l Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3. perinspex.  next to the Earls, having then the title 
m Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3. perinspex.  of Princeps: and gave 
n Monast. Ang●●. Vol. 2. ●54. b. 18.  Cuntevill, in Normandy, to the Abbey of Bec, in that Dukedom.  
But this is all I have seen of him, other than that by Hesilia 
o Monast. Ang. Vol. 1 356 a. n. 30.  his Wife, he left issue 
p Monast. Ang. Vol. 1 356 a. n. 30.  a Son called Robert. 
Robert.  Which Robert, in consideration 
q Testa de Nevil, tit. Norff. & 〈◊〉.  of his special services, obtained 
r Testa de Nevil, tit. Norff. & 〈◊〉.  from King William the Honour of Eye in Suffolk; and at the time of the general Survey, possessed 
s Domesd. lib. in iisd. Com.  thirty two Lordships in Yorkshire; three in Essex; one in Hantshire; two in Notinghamshire; eight in Lincolnshire; and two hundred twenty one (or the greatest part of so many) in Suffolk; whereof Eye, was the chief; where having 
t Ibid.  then a Market and a Park, he founded 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 356. n. 20.  an Abbey for Monks of the Benedic●ne order, and amply endowed 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 356. n. 20.  it.  
This Robert thus possessing so vast an estate, held the Office 
y Ibid. 666. ●. n. 20.  of Great Chamberlain of England under King Henry the first: but enjoyed it not long: for in 2 H. 1. being (with some other great men) called to account 
z O●d. vit. 8●4. C. & 805 C. , for deserting the King in his necessity (that is to say for adhering to Robert Curthose) he was disherited 
a O●d. vit. 8●4. C. & 805 C. , and Banished 
b O●d. vit. 804. C. & 805 C. .  
After this I find one William Malet, 
William.  whom King Henry the first, in the tenth year of his Reign (keeping 
c Mat Paris, p 64. n 40. Jorevall. 1004. l 5.  the Feast of Pentecost at Windshore) did also disherit 
d Mat Paris, p 64. n 40. Jorevall. 1004. l 5. , with some others, who had then injured him.  
And not long after this, 
William  there was another William Malet, who held 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  twelve Knights fees of the Abbot of Glastenbury; viz. 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  ten in his Manor of Dundene, upon Pauldone; and two in Shepton, both in Somersetshire.  
In 2 Hen. 2. this last mentioned William, paid 
g Rot Pip. ● H. 2. 〈◊〉.  twenty five pounds for Danegell, in Com. Somerset. and in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
h Lib rub. sub. 〈◊〉 Summersault.  levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
i Lib rub. sub. 〈◊〉 Summersault.  his Knight's fees to be in number twenty one, an half, a third, a fourth, two fifths and a twentieth part, de Veteri Feoffamento; and two Knights fees, a fifth and two tenth parts, de Novo. For all which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
k 〈◊〉 Pip. 1● H. 2. S●●ers.  fifteen pound, twelve shillings, and ten pence.  
To him succeeded another William, 
William.  who in 6 Ri●. 1. was 
l ●ot. Pip. 6 R 1. Essex. & 〈◊〉  in that expedition, then made by the King into Normandy; and the next ensuing year, paid 
m 〈…〉  an hundred pound Fine, for livery of the Lands of his inheritance.  
This William held 
n 〈…〉  Cuti, (now called Curi-Malet) in Com. Somerset. and other Lands of the King, by the service of twenty Knights fees: and in 5 joh. residing 
o 〈…〉  then at Curi, gave 
p 〈…〉  an hundred shillings to the King, for liberty to proceed in Law against William de Evermue, for the Lordship of Swinton. Moreover, in 12 joh. he executed the Office of Sheriff 
q 〈…〉  for Somerseshire, and Dorsetshire, for three parts of that Year: So likewise for the three 
r Ibid.  next ensuing Years: and in 15 joh. served 
s Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 〈◊〉.  the King with twenty Soldiers, for discharge of a debt, then due by him. But in 17 joh. was 
t Pat. 17 Jo. m. 12. Claus. 17 Joh m. 11.  one of the Barons then in Arms against the King; for which respect a great part of his Lands lying in the Counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Surry, were given 
u Pat. 17 Jo. m. 12. Claus. 17 Joh m. 11.  to Hugh de Vivion; and Dadington, in Com, Oxon. to 
x Ibid m. 17.  Thomas Basset, whose Daughter Alice 
y Ex autogr. penès 〈◊〉. Co. Elgin. ann. 1660.  he had wedded 
z Claus. ut supra m. 17. , having with her that Lordship in Frank-matriage.  
Nor was this all; for it appears 
a Mat. Paris, ●77. n 20. , that for his rebellion at that time, he underwent the sentence of Excommunication from the Pope, as some others then did. Howbeit, making his peace, in 9 Hen. 3. the Husbands of his Daughters and Heirs (he himself being then dead) viz. Hugh de Vivion, who married 
b Rot Pip. 9 H. 3. Summer.  Mabell; and Robert de Muscegros, who wedded 
c Rot Pip. 9 H. 3. Summer.  Helewise, were constrained to pay 
d Rot Pip. 9 H. 3. Summer.  the Fine; viz. two thousand marks, which was not satisfied till that time; they having then allowance 
e Claus. 9 H. 3. m 1.  of five hundred marks, due 
f Claus. 9 H. 3. m 1.  to him the said William for former service in King john's Army in Poirtou; viz. for 
g Claus. 9 H. 3. m 1.  ten Knights, at two shillings a day; and twenty Servants, at twelve pence a day.  
Of which Daughters Helewise (who married to Robert de Musoegros) became afterwards the Wife 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Hugh Pointz; betwixt whom and Vivion this Barony of Malet was divided 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S. .   

Todenei.  
THat King William the first, after he had subdued this Nation by that his prosperous victory over King Harold the usurper; and conferred upon his friends and followers, aswel the Chiefest Honours, as Offices of greatest trust, did seat those eminent persons, where they might have best advantage for subjecting the conquered English to his future Government, is not unknown to any that have been conversant in the History of his time: And, that the then potent men, did make choice of such places for their principle habitations, whereunto the access was most difficult (as Hills and Promontories naturally were) is evident enough to all, that have observed the situation of those ancient Castles at that time erected, in divers parts of this Realm.  
Of this kind Belvoir, standing on the skirt of Leicester, and Lincolnshires', is not the least notable; which, being built 
* L●l Itin Vol. 1. f 114.  by Robert de Todenei 
Robert.  a Noble Norman, upon that stately ascent overlooking the beautiful valley adjacent (thence by him called Belvoir, from the fair view it hath of the Country thereabouts) became the chief seat of that Great Barony, so bestowed upon him by the then puissant Conqueror; whose possessions lying in divers Counties of this Realm were of no small extent: for by the general Survey 
a Domest. in iisd. Comit.  then taken, it appeareth; that he had the Lordships of Daltone, and Naborne in Yorkshire; of Cesewic in Essex; of Bradsey, Seile, Mealle, and Gokesford in Suffolk; of Dochesworde in Cambridgeshire; of Mascewelle, and Bereword, in Hartfordshire; of Stanes, Celendone, and Clifton, in Burkinghamshire; of Risendone, Horedone, Stapletone, and Frantone, in Gloucestershire; of Estodham, Achelei, and Torvei, in Bedfordshire; of Stoche, Wilberdestone, Sewelle, Ristone, Deisburg, Pipewelle, Brantone, Dingle, and Ascele in Northamptonshire; of Segentone, and Berchedone, in Roteland; of Engleby, Broxholme, Esetorp, Branzby, Burton, Coringeham, Binnibroc, Ludebury, Fodreby, Turgreby, Crosby, Offintund, Talintune, Grileforde, Bresebury, Barnetone, Ringesdune, Chercheby, Greiby, Schachetorp, Aslacheby, Avetone, Loctone, Sepingham, Ripeslai, Dentune, Hungretune, Ulestantorp, Aburne, Hadinctone, Adelinctone, and North-Chine, in Lincolnshire: And Horniwhale, Metorne, Blastone, Herdeby, Brachestone, Botesford, Redmelde, Gniptone, Lachestone, Lubeham, Barcheberie, Hungretone, Croptone, Queneber●h, Clachestone, Hoches, and Stachedir●e, in Liecestershire.  
But of this Robert, I have not seen any other memorial, than that Coucher-book of Belvoir recordeth 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1 3●7 b. n. 10. : which is, that bearing a venerable esteem to our sometime much celebrated English-protomartyr S. Alban, he founded near to this his Castle, a Priory for Monks; and annexed it, as a Cell to that great Abbey in Hartfordshire, formerly erected by the devout King Offa, in honour of that most holy man: the particular circumstances touching which pious work are thus related by that Register; viz. that this Robert (who is there called 
c Ibid.  Robert de Belvedeir) having begun the Church of our Lady near to that Castle; and, being through secular employments so hindered, that he could not attend the finishing of it, according to his mind; by the advice of the Venerable Lanfrank, than Archbishop of Canterbury, disposed of it unto the Church of S. Alban; upon condition 
d Ibid n. 20. , that Paul, the then Abbot, should perfect it, and place therein four Monks of that Covent, to pray for the Souls of Earl Robert (i e. of Morton and Cornwall) and K. Will. as also for his own Soul, and the Soul of Adela his Wife, their Children and Parents: whereupon he and his wife were admitted into the fraternity of that great Abbey, as absolutely as any of the Covent; with promise, that 
e Ibid. n. 30.  after their respective deceases, in case they should die in England, their bodies should, by leave of the Abbot, be buried, either at St. Alban, or in that Church of our Lady at Belvoir: their bounty being so great to those places; that wheresoever either of them should die, the Church of St. Alban, and this of our Lady at Belvoir, were to have part of their estates, to be disposed of, as the Abbot and Monks of St. Alban should appoint.  
As to the particulars wherewith, at present, he endowed this Church of our Lady at Belvoir, they were these 
f Ibid. n. 40. ; viz. the Town of Horingwald with its appurtenances, in as ample manner, as he had it of the King. Likewise 
g Ibid. n. 50. , adjacent to this his Castle at Belvoir, four carucates of Land, with the Meadows thereto belonging, and twenty Acres of Land near the Church, whereon to erect outhouses and other buildings for the conveniency of the Monks; all which to be as free from any exaction, as he himself had the same from the King.  
Moreover he then gave unto them the Tithes of all his Vineyards, and the seat of a Mill upon the next River: as also the Tithes of ten Towns, of all sorts to Tithable grain; excepting a third part of each Parish Priest: the Towns whereof he so gave these Tithes, being these; viz. 
h Ibid. n. 60. & 328. ●.  Bortune, Frantune, Sapertune, Risendune, Stokes, and Wilberstone, and one man in each, with a Garden, and one Ox-gang of land. In Segetune, the whole Tithes, and eight Acres of Land (four lying on one side of the Town, and four on the other) with one Garden. In Medburne, the Tithe only; In Wiwelle, the Tithes and one Ox-gang of Land, with one man and his Garden; and the Tithes 
i Ibid 〈…〉  of Wilstanestorp.  
All which Lands he gave free and exempt from any Custom whatsoever; with command, that in each Town the Church should have the Meadows near unto it, and pasturage in as ample manner, as he himself ever had.  
And 
k Ibid. 〈…〉  after the death of Adela his Wife, he also granted to this Church of our Lady at Belvoir, with the consent of his sons William and Geffrey, one Carucate of Land in Sapertune, for the health of her Soul; with as large privileges as he had given the rest.  
By this Adela he had issue four Sons; viz. William 
l Ibid. 328 a. n. 30. , Beringar 
n Ibid. n. 20 , Geffrey 
o Ibid. n. 30. , and Robert 
p Ibid. 329. b. n. 30. ; and one Daughter named Agnes 
q Ib. 329. b. 13, & 50. Ib. 330. 2 , who was Wife 
r Ib. 329. b. 13, & 50. Ib. 330. 2  to Hubert de Rye (a great man in Lincolnshire) and departing 
s Mat. Paris, in vitis Abb. S. Albani, p. 53. n. 50.  this life the second Nones of August in the year of Christ 1088. (1 W. Rufi) was buried 
t Monast, Anglic. Vol. 1. 328. b.  in the Chapterhouse at Belvoir.  
Of his younger Children, all I have farther observed, is; that Beringar had 
u Domesd i● iisd. 〈◊〉  divers Lordships in the County of York, as also 
* Domesd i● iisd. 〈◊〉  the Manors of Adelingtone in Lincolnshire; Broghtune and Hornelie in 
x Domesd i● iisd. 〈◊〉  Oxfordshire; and Stoches, Sirestune and Brodeholme in 
y Domesd i● iisd. 〈◊〉  Notinghamshire: and that he was a special Benefactor to the Abbey of S. Mary's in York, by the gift 
z Monast Anglic. Vol. 1. 387. b. n. 3●.  of one Carucate of Land in Lestingham; six in Spaunton, eight and an half in Kirkby-Misterton, three in Dalby, six Ox-gangs in Skakelden, one Carucate and half in Bec; eighty Acres in Bynbruc, nine 
a Ibid. 388. ●▪ 45.  Carucates and an half in Fynmare; four Carucates in Hunkleby; all his Tithes of Dalton; half a Carucate near Chevermunt, and 
b Ibid. 390. 2.  the Church of Bunibroc.  
Of Robert, that he gave 
c Ibid. 329. ●▪ n. 40.  to this Cell of Belvoir, thirty sticks of Eels, to be paid yearly on S. Mathias day, out of his Mills at Aburne.  
And that Agnes his Daughter did ratify 
d Ibid. n. 50.  the grants, which her said Father and Mother had made to the Monks at Belvoir, of one Ox-gang of Land in Alchekehby, and two parts of the Tithes of the demesnes there, in Corn, Calves, Lambs, Wool, Cheese, Pigs, Bees, and Apples; and of whatsoever else was Tithable, that Lordship being of her Marriage portion.  
I now come to William, his successor in this Barony.  
That this William was any other than his immediate Son and Heir, I doubt not at all; though it doth not appear for what respect he bore a different surname from his Father; being called William de Albany, with the addition of Brito: for, that Robert de Todenei, had a Son and Heir named William, is evident 
e Ibid. 328. n. 40.  enough; as also that he was heres honoris, the heir 
f Ibid.  to this Barony. Which William did, in 
g Ibid. n. 50.  the Chapterhouse at S. Alban, confirm 
h Ibid. n. 50.  all that his Father and Mother had given to that Church of our Lady at Belvoir; desiring 
i Ibid.  that he might be admitted into their Fratemity, as his Father and Mother had been. And this being granted, he presented 
k Ibid.  that his confirmation upon the Altar of our Lady there; freely offering 
l Ibid.  up himself a Brother and Monk to the Church of S. Alban; and giving 
m Ibid.  thereto as also to this Church of our Lady, a portion of all his temporal estate, after his decease. Appointing 
n Ibid. , that if his death should happen to be in England, his Body should be buried, either at S. Alban, or in this Church of our Lady at Belvoir, by the Abbot of S. Alban permission 
o Ibid. ; in regard 
p Ibid.  he was of that Fraternity, as his Father had been.  
And after this he gave 
q Ibid. n. 60.  to that Church of our Lady, the Land which Waleran his Purveyor, held in Hungreton; and the Tithe of the Rents of all his Lands, in what sort soever, payable to himself or his heirs for the time to come,  
That he had the addition of Brito, wheresoever mention is made of him, is very apparent 
s Ibid. 330. a. n. 20.  by sundry authentic Testimonies; the reason thereof being, because there was at that time another great Baron of this Realm, who was called William de Albini also, with the addition of Pincerna; in respect of that great office of Butler to the Kings of this Realm, at their Coronation, which he bore, as I shall elsewhere show.  
This William de Albini Brito, is he who behaved himself with such valour in the Battle of Tenerchebray, in Normandy, on the behalf of King Henry the first against Robert Curthose (of which Battle I have spoke largely in my discourse of Robert de Belesme Earl of Atundel and Shrewsbury.) For commanding the Horse of Britanny, in that sharp encounter, he charged the Enemy with such courage, as put them to an utter rout; for which service he hath this glorious memorial 
c M. Paris, in 〈◊〉 1105. ●. 62. n. 10.  by an eminent Historian— In hoc opere potissime, potentissimus laudandus fuit Willihelmus de Albineio Brito; qui gladio discurrens inter acies extracto, Belli negotium consummavit. In this encounter chiefly deserveth Honour the most valiant William de Albini the Britain; who, with his Sword broke through the Army and put an end to the Fight.  
Moreover, he was a person learned in the Laws, as it seems; for it appears 
d Rot. Pip. ● S●eph. Linc. , that he was a Justice Itinerant, with Richard Basset, in King Stephen's time; but adhering to Maude the Empress, (sole Daughter to King Henry the first) this his Castle of Belvoir, with his whole Barony, and all his other Lands, were disposed 
e Ex autogr. ●uper in Ca●ello de Pont●●rac●. sicut in●er Collecta●●● Rob. Glo●●er. Somerset. Heraldi, pa●●●.  of by that King, to Ranulph Earl of Chester.  
He took to Wife 
f Monast. Anglic. p. 370. a. ●. 50, & 60.  Maude de S. Liz, daughter of Simon de S. Liz, the first Earl of Huntendon of that name, and Widow of Robert Son to Richard de Tunebrigg (Ancestor to the whole Family of Fitz-Walter) which Maude gave the third part of her Manor of Cratesfe●d (of her Frankmarriage) to the Monks of St. Neots in Huntendonshire: in consideration whereof they received 
g Ibid.  into that their Monastery two Secular Priests to be shorn Monks; and to be perpetually maintained therewith, to celebrate Divine Service there, for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of her Father, whose Body lay interred in that place; as also for the Souls of her ancestors, and successors. Moreover she gave 
* Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  to the Monks of Daventre, for the health of the Souls of her Father and Mother; and for the Soul of Robert Fitz-Richard her husband, and the Souls of all her Children, three Mills, and one Yard Land in Daventre; as also eight Acres of her own Demesn there, to buy Frocks and Cowls for those Monks.  
This William de Albini dying not long after the beginning of King Henry the seconds Reign (as I guess) lieth buried 
h Ib. 328. b. 8.  on the North side of the Chapterhouse at Belvoir, near to Robert de Todenei the founder of that Priory; leaving issue 
i Lib. rub in Scacc. Leic. William ●▪  William and Ralph.  
Which William, being called 
k Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 328. b. 13.  William de Albini the second, alias, Meschines, as also 
* Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 877. a. n. 40. Lib. ●ub ut supra.  Brito, in the twelfth year of King Henry the second, certified 
l Lib. rub ut supra.  to the King what Knights Fees he then held of him; viz. Thirty two de Veteri Feoffamento (id est, whereof he was enfeoffed in the time of King Henry the first) and six Knights fees and an half de Novo Feoffamento (that is to say, whereof he was enfeoffed since the beginning of King Henry the seconds Reign) whereof Ralph his Brother held 
m Lib. rub ut supra.  of him fifteen; Robert Poher five and an half; Simon de Roppsleai three; Simon de Bosco-Rahard (id, est, Borhard) three; Ralph Cheinduit one; William de Vans one; Ralph de Hotot half one; Ralph de Brandon one; Aelard de Saincler two; Ralph de Chaworth one; Iwanus de Albenni one; Geffrey de Chavenney one; Robert Briton one; Ralph Briton one; Elias de Albenni one; and Hugh de St Vedast half one.  
This William the second gave 
n Monast Ang. Vol 1. 247. b. n. 40, & 60. & 248 a. 21  to the Monks of Thorney, in Cambridgshire, his Land at Pipewell, with a Carucate of Land in Stoke 
* Stoke A●bini in Com Northamp. .  
Likewise 
o Ibid 330. a. n. 20.  to the Priory of Belvoir, an House and Land, which pertained to his Chapel. And confirmed 
p Monast. Ang. Vol. 2. 877. a. 44.  to the Monks of St. Neots, in Huntendonshire, the Church of Cratfield, with certain Glebe thereto belonging, which had been given to them by Maude de S. Liz his Mother.  
He had 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 328 b. n. 10.  two Wives Adelize, and Cicilie; and departing this Life in the fourteenth year of King Henry the second, was buried 
r Ibid.  in the old Church of the Priory of Belvoir, before the Cross (both his Wives being interred not far from him) leaving issue 
s Ibid. 329. a. 24.  William de Albini the third in ward to the King, in 14 H. 2. as appeareth 
t Rot. Pip: 14 H 2. Rotel.  by the Account of William Basset, at that time Sheriff of Roteland, who then answering for the issues of this his Barony, had allowance for his maintenance.  
His mother Maude de S. Liz long survived him, as it seems; for 
u Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellis penès Remem. R. in Scacc. William 3.  in 32 Hen. 2. she was living and sixty years of age.  
This William de Albini the third was 
* Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Essex. & Hearts. Lin. Buck. & Bedf.  with King Richard the first in his Army in Normandy, in the sixth year of his Reign.  
And in 7 Ric. 1. had the Sheriffalty of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, for the last half of that year: So also 
x Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  of Roteland, in 8, 9, & 10 Ric. 1. and again of Warwick, and Leicester, for the last half of the ninth year.  
In 10 R. 1. he was likewise Sheriff for Buck. and Bedfordsh. in which year he accounted 
y Rot. Pip deiisd ann. Buck. & Bedf.  to the King six hundred Marks for Agatha Trusbut, with her inheritance (whom he afterwards took to Wife) So also 
z Rot. Pip deiisd ann. Buck. & Beds.  in 1 joh.  
In 2 joh. he had a Special Licence 
* Cart. 2 Joh. m. 8. n. 23.  to make a Park at Stoke, in Com. Northampton. and liberty to hunt the Fox and Hare (it lying within the precinct of the King's Forest of Rokingham.)  
In 3 joh. upon 
a R. Hoved. f. 465 b. n. 10.  that discontent of the Barons, by reason the King would not restore them their rights, which caused 
b R. Hoved. f. 465 b. n. 10.  their refusal to attend him into Normandy; he thereupon requiring 
c R. Hoved. f. 465 b. n. 10.  the delivery of their Castles into his hands, began 
d R. Hoved. f. 465 b. n. 10.  first with this William, and demanded e Belvoir; who, submitting, gave up his Son in Hostage, and so retained it still.  
In 4 joh. the King by his Charter 
f Cart. Antiq. AA. n. 11.  dated at Alencon, in Normandy, 15 jan. gave him the Lordship of Oskynton (now called Ouston) in Com. Nottingham. and an hundred shillings of Socage Land lying in Wilberston and Stoke, in the County of Northampton.  
In 16 joh. he was joined in 
g Pat. 16 Joh. m 7.  Commission with the Archbishop of Canterbury, William Earl Warren and others, for the safe conducting all those persons, who came to London, in the term of the Epiphany, next after the relaxation of the interdict, to make their addresses to the King for their great offences; and thence to the King's Court at Northampton, and so to their own homes. He was 
h Mat. Paris, in ann. 1215.  also one of those twenty five Barons, who swore to the observation of Magna Charta, and Charta de Foresta, Sealed by the King at Runnimede, in the seventeenth year of his Reign; and obliged themselves by Oath, that they would compel the King, in case he should recede.  
He likewise had special Summons 
i Ibid.  by Robert Fitz-Walter (commonly called Mareschallus Dei & Ecclesiae, in that grand insurrection of the Barons) to be at the Tournament at Hounslow-Heath, which was adjourned thither from Stanford, upon Monday next ensuing the feast of S. Peter and Paul.  
But coming not accordingly, he received 
d M. Paris, ut supra.  divers other messages from those Barons, whereby he had no little rebuke for his delay: which so alarmed him; that 
e M. Paris, ut supra.  leaving his Castle of Belvoir well fortified, victualled; and in the custody of such in whom he faithfully confided, he hasted 
f M. Paris, ut supra.  to London; and being there received 
g Ibid.  with much joy, by the rest of those Barons, was by them made 
h Ibid.  choice of (as a person most valiant and expert in Arms) to be Governor of Rochester Castle (by the treachery of the then Archbishop of Canterbury, delivered into the hands of the King's Enemies.)  
Which when he entered 
i Ibid. ; and found neither Arms, Ammunition, nor Victual therein: As also discerning, that those who accompanied him thither, had no mind to stay in it; he told them how dishonourable it would be so to leave it; and therefore suddenly got in all the provision of food, that could be found in the Town. But, having not time to look out into the Country for more; in regard the King came within three days upon them with his Army, consisting most of Poictovins, Gascoines, with a great number out of Louvain, Brabant, and Flanders; and begird it with a strait siege; they defended themselves with all valour imaginable; making divers bold sallies; with hope to have relief from the rest of the Barons of their party, who then were at London. Howbeit, when they saw no likelihood thereof; and that the King's forces had, by undermining, thrown down their outer Walls, and made upon them a fierce assault; such was their valour (though wearied with long watchings, and weakened by hunger) that they courageously beat them off. And at the last this hardy William, and those other of the Nobles who were then with him, accounting it most dishonourable to perish by Famine, when they could not be vanquished by force (all their food being spent) came out of the Castle, and submitted themselves to the King, upon the feast day of S. Andrew the Apostle.  
But the King, by reason of the vast charge he had been at in that siege (which continued little less than three Months) and loss of many of his Soldiers, that had been slain therein; was so highly enraged, that without any mercy, he commanded 
k Ibid.  that all the Noble men should be hanged. Which severe sentence was so distasted by Savaricus de Malloleone, a noble Poictovin (than one of the chief commanders in the King's Army) that he boldly told the King, that the War being not yet ended, he ought well to consider the uncertain chance thereof: adding that if he hanged these; the Barons (his adversaries) might upon the like advantage, deal as cruelly with those of his party, which might occasion a total desertion of him. Whereupon the King, well weighing the Danger, forbore the execution of that his sharp sentence; and instead thereof committed 
l Ibid.  this our William de Albini, William de Lancaster, Thomas de Muleton, Osbert Giffard, and divers other Noble persons unto the Custody 
* Claus ●7 〈◊〉 m. 14.  of Peter de Mauley; who sent some of them to the Castle of Corff, there to be kept under strict imprisonment; and some to the Castle of Nottingham.  
It is observed by my Author 
m Mat. Paris. ut supra. ; that the King with some of his chief Commanders, one day going about this Castle of Rochester, to view the strength thereof; was discerned by an excellent Bowman, who thereupon asked this William de Albini, whether he should kill him with his Arrow, that he had then in readiness; and that he answered No. As also, that the Bowman replied, He would not spare us, if he had the like advantage. To whom William retuned, Gods will be done, who will dispose and not he.  
During the restraint of this William, at Corff; the King being 
n An. ●216. (18 Joh.) M. Paris 275. n. 29.  then at Nottingham, marched 
o An. ●216. (18 Joh.) M. Paris 275. n. 29.  the morrow after Christmas day, to the Town of Langar; and, there resting that night, sent a solemn Summons to Belvoir Castle the next morning; requiring the speedy delivery thereof; and withal signifying 
p An. ●216. (18 Joh.) M. Paris 275. n. 29.  to those that held it, that if they insisted on any conditions, the Lord thereof should never eat more. Whereupon Nicholas de Albini, one of his Sons (who was a Clerk in Orders) taking with him Sir Hugh Charnels Knight, to presrve his Father from that miserable Death, carried 
q An. ●216. (18 Joh.) M. Paris 275. n. 29.  the Keys of this Castle to the King, and delivered them to his hands; upon condition, that his Father should be mercifully dealt with, and they with their Horse and Arms remain in peace. Which being promised, and the Castle so rendered, the King marched forthwith thither, and committed it to the custody 
r Ibid▪  of Geffrey de Butville, and Oliver his brother (two Poictovins) taking the oath of fidelity of all others he left therein.  
Whilst he was thus prisoner at Corf, his Manor of Offington, being seized on by the King, was given 
f Claus. 17 Jo. m. 11.  to William Earl Warren for the better defence of his Castle of Stanford.  
It is farther observable 
t Mat. Paris, p. 277. n. 20.  of this William de Albini; that standing firmly with the other Barons in opposition to King john, he was one of those, that Pope Innocent the third then excommunicated by name, for so doing; whose sentence bears date at Lateran, 17 Kal. jun. the same year. But his stout heart being at length humbled, he gave 
u Rot. Fin. 18 Joh m 1.  a fine of six thousand marks for his liberty: which sum of money was raised 
* Pat. 18 Jo. m 7. Claus. 18 Joh m. 6. M. Westm. in an. 1215  by Agatha Trusbut his Wife, out of his own Lands; the King commanding 
x Pat. 18 Jo. m 7. Claus. 18 Joh m. 6. M. Westm. in an. 1215 , that they should be delivered into her hands for that purpose; with power 
* Pat. 18. Joh. m. 6.  to sell and mortgage of them what should be needful: sending likewise his special precept ʸ to all his Tenants, to give him effectual aid towards the Raising of that great Sum.  
Having thus made fine to King john for his redemption, he thought it his safest way to be quiet; and therefore submitted himself peaceably to King Henry the third. But being not well to be trusted, was constrained to yield 
z Pat 1 H. 3. m. 7.  up his Wife Ag●tha, for an hostage; and after, in her stead, his Son 
a Pat 1 H. 3. m. 7.  Nicholas the Priest. Howbeit, ere long, he grew in such esteem with that King; that he was made one of the chief Commanders in his Army in that memorable Battle of Lincoln, in the year 1217 (being the first year of his Reign) where the rebellious Barons with Lewes of France (whom they had brought in with purpose to be made King) were totally overthrown. And afterwards had the Castle of Muleton (in Com. Linc.) and all the Lands and fees of Thomas de Muleton (one of those Barons) committed to his custody 
Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 13.  with Lands and Fees, the King had seized on as an Escheat: and shortly after, in consideration 
Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 7.  of a Palfrey, which he gave to the King (then at Blithe in Com. Noting.) obtained 
Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 7.  the wardship and marriage of Hugh son and heir to Henry de Nevil (a great man in that time) then in minority.  
This William for 
Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 330. a. n. 40  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Agatha then his Wife; but especially 
Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 330. a. n. 40  for the Soul of Margery his former wife, gave to the Monks of Belvoir, one sheaf of every kind of Grain, arising out of all his Lands belonging to his Lordships of Belvoir, Wulstorp, Botelesford, Oskington, and Stokes. Moreover, for 
Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 330. a. n. 40  the health of his own Soul, and the Souls of these his Wives, he founded 
i Monast. Ang vol. 2. 4●4. ●. n. 〈◊〉 446 a. n. 10.  and plentifully endowed 
k Monast. Ang vol. 2. 4●4 ●. n. 〈◊〉 446 a. n. 10.  the Hospital of our Lady, called New-●tede, as Wassebridge, betwixt Stanford and Offington, in Com. Linc.  
The first of these his Wives; viz. Margery 
〈…〉 , was Daughter 
〈…〉  to Odenel de Vmfranvile (a great Baron in Northumberlad.) The (second Agatha 
〈…〉 , Daughter 
〈…〉  and coheir of ... Trusbut an eminent Baron in Yorkshire) and Widow of ...  
By the first of these his Wives, he had issue 
o Monast Aug. Vol. 2 446. b. l. 20.  William de Albini the fourth, his son and heir; Odonel 
p Monast Ang. Vol. 1. 328. ●. n. 20.  taken prisoner 
q Mat. Paris, in ann. 1215  with him at Rochester, and carried to Corf, (who lieth buried at Belvoir,) as also 
r Mona●●. Ang. Vol. 2. 446. b. ut supra  Robert, and Nicholas. And being 
s Mat. Paris, ut supra.  a stout and valiant Soldier, most nobly qualified and full of days, departed 
t Mat. Paris, ut supra.  this life at Offintune, the morrow preceding the Nones of May, in the year 1236 (20 Hen. 3.) whereupon his body was buried 
u Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 328. b. n. 10.  in that his Hospital at newsted; and his Heart 
* Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 328. b. n. 10.  under the Wall opposite to the high Altar at Belvoir.  
Shortly after whose death, William 
William 4.  his Son and Heir (called 
x Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3. 2 m.  William de Belvoir during his Father's life; and afterwards William de Albini, the fourth) paying 
y Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3 Lin.  an hundred pound for his Relief, had livery 
z Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3 Lin.  of his Inheritance.  
This William de Albini the fourth was 
a Mat Paris, in ann. 1233. (27 H. 3.)  with K. Henry the third in his Army in Herefordshire, at such time as he advanced against Richard Martial Earl of Pembroke; who was the chief of those that opposed the King, for his taking Poictovins and other strangers into his Council; and bestowing the principal places of profit and trust upon them, to the great prejudice of his native subjects (as our Historians do show:) And one 
b Ibid.  of those whose Quarters were beaten up by the Enemy, with the loss of all their Baggage, when the King lay at Grosmund Castle.  
In 26 Hen. 3. having 
c Rot Vascon. 26 H. 3. in dorsom 3.  summons (amongst others) to attend the King into Gascoigne, he gave 
d Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Linc.  twenty Marks to be freed thereof. But of him I have not seen any thing farther memorable, than that he had two Wives; Albreda 
c Claus. 17 Joh m ●1. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 328. b.  Biseth, and Isabel 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 4●6 b 17. Rot. Pip. 15 E. 1. Lin. : also that he died 
g Rot. Fin. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  before the 32 of Hen. 3. Moreover, that his Body was buried 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 328. b. l. 19  before the High Altar in the Priory of Belvoir; and his Heart 
i Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 328. b. l. 19  at Croxton Priory in Comitat. Leicest. Lastly, that he left issue Isabel 
k Rot. Fin. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  his Daughter and Heir Wife to Robert de Ross, (an eminent Baron in Yorkshire.) Here being a period to the Male-line of that principal Branch of this noble Family,  
¶ ay now come to Ralphe de Albini, a younger Son to William de Albini the first (as I have already showed;) and progenitor to another noble race of Barons, bearing the name of De Albini for some time, and afterwards of D' aubini.  
This Ralphe 
Ralph.  held 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc.  fifteen Knights Fees of his Brother William the second in 12 Henr. 2. and in 28. of that King's Reign gave 
b Rot. Pip. 28 H. ●. Everwich.  200 Marks for Licence to marry the mother of Ebrard de Ross, (whose name was Sibilla de Valoines.) Moreover he was founder 
c Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 545. n. 50.  of the Nunnery at Urford, in Com. Line. as also a good Benefactor 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 446. b. n. 30.  to the Nuns at Brodholme in Com. Nottingham. and died * at Acres in the Holy-land, in ann. 1190. 3. Ric. 1.  
To him succeeded Philip; 
Philip.  who in 8 joh. was made Governor 
e ●at. 8 Joh. m. 2.  of Lud●●w Castle, in Shropshire; and 
f Pat. 14 Joh. m. 4.  in 14 joh. of the Isle of jerley.  
In 16 joh. he had 
g Pat. 16 Joh. m. 2.  the like Charge of the Castle at Bruges (vulgo Bruggenorth in Shropshire) and of the Isle 
h Ibid. ●. 9  of Serke.  
In 17 joh. the King committed 
i Pat. 17 Jo. m. 1. Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  to him the Lands of Maurice de Gant, in Ledes, and elsewhere in the County of York: As also 
k Claus 17 Jo. m. 4.  the Lands and Fees which were held of the said Maurice by those, who were the King's Enemies. He likewise bestowed 
l Claus. 17. Joh. ●15.  on him all the Lands of the said Maurice, lying in Com. Gloucest. excepting the Lordships of Weston and Beverston; 
Ann. 1215.  and moreover all 
m Claus. 17 Joh. ●15.  his Lands in Comitat. Oxford. & Somerset. Nevertheless, he joined 
n 〈◊〉. Paris, in eodem ann.  with the Barons in the same seventeenth year of that King's Reign, when they so boldly claimed their Liberties; and was 
o Ibid.  at Runnimede with them, when they met the King there.  
Howbeit, he was 
p Ibid.  one of those, who, being most moderate, inclined to the King. Yet, after his confirmation of the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest, he swore 
q Ibid. p. 262. n. 20.  to adhere unto those Twenty five Barons, that had engaged themselves by an Oath to the observance thereof; and not only so, but to compel the King so to do, in case he should recede thereform.  
But when the King flew off from what he had so solemnly granted, he joined 
r Ibid. 274. ●. 33.  himself to him in his Northern march, at that time he so much wasted those parts.  
Nor was he less obsequious to his Son and successor King Henry the third; for he attended 
s M. Paris, in ann 1216. p. 289. 17.  him at his Coronation at Gloucester; and after was 
t Ibid. p. 295.  one of his Chief Commanders in the Battle of Lincoln, against the rebellious Barons; where he obtained a glorious Victory (as in the life of William de Albini of Belvoir hath been declared.) Whereupon Lewes of France (whom those Barons had brought in, to be set up against King john) being constrained to flee; and the English pursuing him at Sea, this 
u Ibi●. p. 298. l. 26.  Philip de Albini (whom the King had made 
* Ibid. l. 11.  of Council to the famous William Marshal, at that time Governor both of his Person and the whole Realm) with his Band of Archers, did 
x Ibid. l. 26.  great execution upon the French in that Naval Fight.  
But besides his qualifications as a Soldier, he was (as it seems) a Scholar: for my Author 
y Mat. Paris, ut supra.  calls him Regis Anglorum Magister & eruditor fidelissimus; a most faithful Teacher and instructor of the King: whose trust in him was such, and so great; that in the first year of his Reign, he employed 
z Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  him in demolishing the Castle of Chichester in Sussex: And the next year ensuing; having the Government of the Isles of Gernesey, jersey, Aurenny, and Serke, received a precept 
a Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 8.  from the King to see that the same rates and prices of Commodities should be then there observed, as had been formerly in the Reigns of King Henry the second, Richard the first, and King john. And for 
b Claus. 2 H. 3. m 4.  his better support in that King's service, had a 
c Claus. 2 H. 3. m 4.  grant of the Lordships of Torksey and Grimesby, in Com. Linc.  
In 3 Hen. 3. he was made 
d Pat. 3 H. 3. m. 3.  Governor of the Castle of Devises in Com. Wilts. and of the Forests of Melksham and Chipeham in that County; and so continued 
e Pat 8 H. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  for the space of five years: yet, by reason 
f Pat. 3 H. 3. m 3.  of his personal attendance upon the King, and his service otherwise, he had licence 
g Pat. 3 H. 3. m 3.  to depute Philip de Albini his Nephew (viz. Son 
h Pat. 5 H 3. p. ●. m. 3.  to his Brother Ralph de Albini) to be his Lieutenant in the Isles of Garnesey and Gersey. Which Philip, mortgaging 
i Ibid. M. Paris, 〈…〉 p. 313 l. 26.  his own Lands at Engleby, for his better support in that employment, had a promise 
k Ibid. M. Paris, 〈…〉 p. 313. l. 26.  from the King of sufficient recompense for the same, in case this our Philip his Uncle, who being the signed 
l Ibid.  with the Cross and gone to the Holy-Land, should depart this life within three years ensuing.  
This Philip the younger, for his faithful performance of that service in the government of those Isles, had divers eminent persons for his sureties; viz. 
m Claus. 6 H. 3. in dorso, m. 21.  the Earl of Salisbury, Roger la Zouche, Alan Basset, Ralph de Thoenei, Fouke Fitz-Warren, Almaric de St. Amand, john de Grace, Geffrey de Nevil, and Eudo de Arsic.  
But I return to Philip, the elder.  
This Philip, being come into the Holy-Land, and soon learning 
n M. Paris, p. 313. n. 30.  how the state and condition of all things, in those parts then stood, did by an exact Narrative 
o M. Paris, p. 313. n. 30.  to Ranulph Earl of Che●ter, represent unto him the sad loss of Damieta, with the circumstances thereof. But returning safely from that Voyage, within two years after (viz. in 8 Hen. 3.) 
Ann. 1224.  answered 
p Rot. pip. de eodem ann● Somerset.  for seven Knights fees and an half in Com. Summer. upon collection of the Scutage of Montgomery, and the same year, accompanied 
q M. Paris, 〈◊〉 eodem anno. p. 3●3. 〈◊〉. 42.  Richard Earl of Cornwall, and Poictou, (the King's Brother) with a military power into Gascoigne.  
Moreover, Shortly after that; scil. in ann. 1226. 
Anno. 1226.  (10 H. 3.) the King discerning 
r Ib. p. 335. n. 30. , that divers of the great Noble men of France, being discoritented, had declined to attend at the Coronation of Lewes (who was then but ten years of age;) he sent 
s Ib. p. 335. n. 30.  this Philip with Walter Archbishop of York, and other Ambassadors, unto the Nobility of Normandy, Anjou, Brittany, and Poictou; requiring 
t Ib. p. 335. n. 30. , that they would admit him to come over himself in person unto them, and to acknowledge him for their natural lord 
Anno 12●●.  How little success this their Message had, is not my business here to relate; but the next year following, they returned 
u Ibid p 336. l 31.  into England.  
In 11 Henr. 3. he was made 
* Pat. 11 〈◊〉 3. m. 3.  Sheriff of Berkshire, and had 
x Pat. 〈◊〉 3. m. 3.  the Honour of Wallengford committed to his custody.  
In 13 Henr. 3. again 
y Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 eodem anno.  Sheriff of the same County. And in 16 H. 3. once more made Governor 
z Pat. 16 〈◊〉 m. 1.  of the Isles of Garnesey, and Gersey.  
After which purposing 
a 〈…〉  another voyage to the Holy-Land, in order to the fitting himself for that journey, he mortgaged 
b Pat. 19 〈…〉 m. 14.  his Lordship of Periton for seven years, unto his Nephew Ralph de Albini: and there departing 
c 〈…〉.  this life the year next ensuing, was buried 
d 〈…〉.  in those parts, as he had often desired.  
Of his Nephew Philip, 
Philip. ●  I have observed no more, than what is above expressed, save that he had the Hundred of Wichton granted 
e 〈…〉.  unto him in 8 Hen. 3. for his better support in the the King's service: And that his brother Elias became 
f 〈…〉.  his heir.  
Which Elias was summoned to Parliament in 23, 25, 25, 28, 30, 32, and 33 Edw. 1. as appears 
g 〈…〉.  by the Records of those years: And, with Hawise his Wife, conferred 
h 〈…〉.  on the Canons of Newhus, in Com. Linc. for the health of the Soul of William de Albini (who gave them Saxelby, and other Lands in that County) all their right in the Church of Saxelby; viz. the third part thereof; with certain Lands in Dryholme, on the South side of Fossedike; his sons Oliver and Ralph confirming 
i Ibid.  the grant.  
To this Elias succeeded Kaphe 
Kaphe.  (his son and heir, as those Genealogies of this Family that I have seen do import) whose name in most Records is written D'aubeny. Which Ralph in 20 Ed. 2. was 
k Ex. omp. Tho. de Usfle●e p●ovisoris magnae Garderobe R. 20 E. 2. penès Remem. R. in Scacc.  one of the Knights of the Bath, then solemnly created, and had his Robes as a Baneret.  
In 8 Edw. 3. he was 
l Ro●. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 8.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So also in 
m Rot. Scoc. ● 1● E. 3 m. 13.  12 E. 3. And in 16 Ed. 3. had summons 
n Claus. 16 E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament, but never after.  
This Sir Ralph D'aubeny took to Wife 
a Pat. 12 H 4. p. 1. m. 15. per Inspex.  Katherine the sister of Thomas de Thwenge; by whom he had issue 
b Pat. 12 H 4. p. 1. m. 15. per Inspex.  one only Daughter called Elizabeth, married 
c Pat. 12 H 4. p. 1. m. 15. per Inspex.  to Sir William Botreeux Kt. But by Alice his second Wife, Daughter 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to the Lord Montacute, he had issue 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl S.  Sir Giles D'aubeny 
Giles.  Knight his son and heir: who married 
f Pat 32 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  Alianer the Daughter of Henry de Wylyngton. To whom succeeded another Giles, who 
g Stafford & Kemp. f. 134. b.  was Sheriff 
h Rot. Fin. 10 H. 6. m. 12.  of the Counties of Bedf. and Buck. in 10 H. 6. and by his Testament bearing date 3 Martii anno 1444. (23 Henr. 6.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of our Lady, within the Church of S. Peter and Paul, at South-Pederton (in Com. Somers.) before the Altar there; and appointed, that a Priest should sing for the space of three years in that Chapel for his Soul; as also for the Soul of joan his wife, and the Soul of William D'aubeny whose Bones rested there. And moreover that there should be another Priest singing at Kempston, for the space of one year, for the Souls of Giles his Father, Margaret his Mother, Alianor his Grandmother, and Thomas his Uncle.  
By which Testament he likewise bequeathed unto Alice his Wife a Ring with a Diamond; To William 
William.  his Son two Salers' guilt, all his Armour, and two of his best Horses; and to Giles his son a dozen of silver Vessels. Which William, doing his homage had 
i Rot. Fin. 24 H. 6. m. 13.  livery of his Lands in 24 Hen. 6. And in 25 Hen. 6. obtained the King's Charter 
k Can. 25 H. 6. n. 5.  for a Fair every year at his Lordship of South-Pederton, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of S. john Baptist, and three days next following.  
To which William succeeded also Giles 
Giles.  his son and heir (a person of no small note in his time.) For, in 17 Edw. 4. being 
l Pat. 17 E. 4. p. 2. m. 23.  one of the Esquires for the Body to the King, he had, in 
m Pat. 17 E. 4. p. 2. m. 23.  consideration of his many services, a grant 
n Pat. 17 E. 4. p. 2. m. 23.  for Life of the custody of the King's Park at Petherton near Bridgwater, in Com. Somers. And in 14 Edw. 4. was retained 
s Ex autogr: penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in Normandy, with four men at Arms, and fifty Archers. Moreover, in Richard the thirds time, he was one of the first, then taken into 
t P. Virg. p. 550. n. 30.  consultation (through the contrivance of that renowned Lady Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby,) by Reginald Bray her trusty instrument, for bringing in of Henry Earl of Richmund (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the seventh:) who seeing 
u Ib. 552. n. 10, & 20.  Henry Duke of Buckingham, one of the chief in that design, he so unhappily surprised, before it could take effect; got 
* Ib. 552. n. 10, & 20.  with other wellwishers to it, into Britanny.  
And after that successful day at Bosworth; where King Richard being slain, the Crown was set on that victorious Henry's Head, he was made one 
x P. Virgil. 566. n. 20.  of his chief Councillors, Constable 
y Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 8.  of the Castle at Bristol, Master 
z Ibid. p. 1.  of the Mint, and upon the twelfth day of March, the same year, advanced 
a Cart. 1 H. 7. m. 19  to the dignity of a Baron.  
Moreover, in 2 Hen. 7. he was retained 
b Ex autogr. penès Cleris. pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, with three hundred and fifty Soldiers in four Ships, for the space of six weeks, from the twentieth day of February. And in 3 Henr. 7. constituted 
c Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1.  one of the Chamberlains of the King's Exchequer.  
In 4 Henric. 7. being then Governor 
d P. Virg. 582. n. 〈◊〉 & 30, & 584. n. 20.  of Calais, he was sent 
e P. Virg. 582. n. 〈◊〉 & 30, & 584. n. 20.  into Flanders, with three thousand Soldiers, to the aid of Maximilian the Emperor (there being a Rebellion then 
b Holinsh, Chron. in ann. 1489. p 770. b.  raised in those parts) where he had a notable Skirmish 
c Holinsh, Chron. in ann. 1489. p. 770. b.  with the Enemy near Dixmew; in which he slew 
d Holinsh, Chron. in ann. 1489. p 770. b.  many, took divers prisoners and returned 
e Holinsh, Chron. in ann. 1489. p. 770. b.  with much Booty.  
And in 7 Hen. 7. was employed 
f Pol. Virg. 586. n. 10.  as Ambassador, with Richard Fox then Bishop of Exeter, for reconciling all matters betwixt King Henry and the French.  
In 9 H. 7. he was made 
g Pat. 9 H. 7. m. 30.  Justice-Itinerant, of all the King's Forests on the south of Trent, (Sir Reginald Bray being 
* Pat. 9 H. 7. m. 30.  his associate.) And, upon the fall of Sir William Stanley, in 10 H. 7. constituted 
h P. Virg. 594. n. 10.  Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household.  
In 12 Hen. 7. being prepared 
i Ib. 599. n. 20.  to march, as General, with an Army into Scotland, to vindicate those injuries which King Henry had received thence; having 
k Ex autogr. penès Cleric, pell.  of his own retinue five Lances, fifteen Demilances, two hundred fifty four Archers; and Bills for two hundred and fifty Soldiers; six Lances, twelve Demilances, seventy one Archers; and Bills for three hundred Soldiers; and seven Lances, four Demilances, five hundred forty four Archers, and Bills for three hundred and sixteen Soldiers; he was prevented 
l P. Virgil. 600 n. 10.  from that expedition by the Rebellion of the Cornish-men, who were headed by james Lord Audley: and had 
l P. Virgil. 600 n. 10.  his share in the honour of that victory over them at Black-heath, in Kent, which was then, through the happy conduct of the King's forces, under the command of Thomas Earl of Surrey, so successfully obtained.  
And the next year following was 
m Ibid. 605 n. 30.  in the head of that Army, against those forces near Tanton, in Com. Somers. which were newly landed in Cornwall, on the behalf of Perkin Warbeck; where they were utterly vanquished.  
In 19 Hen. 7. he was made Constable 
n Pat. 19 H. 9● m. 18.  of the Castle of Bridgwater. And by his Testament 
o Benet qu. 16● , bearing date the 19 Maii, 23 H. 7. bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Abbey of S. Peter at Westminster, appointed that his Feoffees would stand seized of and in his manors of Wynderstow, in Comit. Willts. and Grychell-Gover, in Com. Dorset. of the yearly value of twenty six pound thirteen shillings and four pence; to the intent, that, with the issues of the same, there should be three Priests su●ained perpetually, to sing for his Soul, and the Souls of his Father and Mother; viz. two in the Church where he was to be buried, and the third in the Parish Church of South-Pederton in Com. Somerset. where divers of his ancestors lay interred; every of them to have, for his Salary, ten Marks Sterling. And to Elizabeth his wife (Daughter to Sir john Arundel of Lanhern in Cornwall, Knight) he gave an hundred Marks worth of Plate,  
He died 
p MS. in Offi●io Armorum J. 3. f. 44. a.  at London, 28 Maii, 23 H. 7. and lieth buried in the Chapel of S. Paid within the Abbey Church of Westminster, as by the Epitaph on his Monument there appeareth. Leaving issue 
q Ex coll. R. Cl. s.  Henry his only son; and one daughter called Cecelie. married to john Bouchier, Lord Fitz-Warren, afterwards Earl of bath. Which Henry in 6 Hen. 8. had a special livery 
r Pat. 6 H. 8. P. 1.  of all the Lands whereof his said Father died seized. And was created 
s Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 2.  Earl of Bridgewater, upon the nineteenth day of july 30 H. 8. at the King's Manor house of Ocking; being the second who had the title of some eminent City or Town.  
But this Henry, though wedded to Catherine, daughter of Thomas Duke of Norfolk, died 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  without issue.   

William de Albini Pincerna.  
THis William de Albini, 
William de Albini Pincerna.  son 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 593. ●.  of Roger de Albini, by Amicia his wife, and elder brother 
a Ibid. Ord. Vit. 851. A.  to that famous Nigel de Albini; whose posterity assumed the surname of Mowbray (as I have elsewhere showed;) coming 
b Ex cod. MS. ad 〈◊〉 famili● dud●m spectante: ac ann. 1640. penès V. C●. Henr. Spelm Equ. Aur.  first hither with William Duke of Normandy, at his Conquest of England, and being much aiding 
c Ex cod. MS. ad 〈◊〉 famili● dud●m spectante: ac ann. 1640. penès V. C●. Henr. Spelm Equ. Aur.  to him in that service, had divers Lands in Norfolk, and other place, conferred 
d Ex cod. MS. ad 〈◊〉 familia dud●m spectante: ac ann. 1640. penès V. C●. Henr. Spelm Equ. Aur.  upon him: whereupon he ejected 
e Ex cod. MS. ad 〈◊〉 familia dud●m spectante: ac ann. 1640. penès V. C●. Henr. Spelm Equ. Aur.  several persons out of their possessions; amongst which one Edwyne a Dane, (who first came hither with King Knute) was by him dispossessed 
f Ibid.  of the Lordships of Snetsham, Sharneburne, and Stanho, in that County; Edwyne therefore (with some others, who suffered in like sort) went to King William, and told 
g Ibid.  him; that neither before his entrance, nor since his Conquest, they had ever acted or conspired against him, but lived inoffensively, as they were ready to prove. Upon which complaint the King forthwith caused enquiry 
h Ibid.  to be made through the whole Realm; and commanded 
i Ibid. , that those who had lived peacably, should have restitution of their Lands, so seized on, to enjoy as freely as they had done before; and thenceforth to be called Drenges. And in pursuance of that his Command, appointed 
k Ibid.  that this William de Albini, than his Butler; and William de Warren his Forester, should restore unto Edwyne all those Lands which they had thus taken from him.  
But notwithstanding this Mandate, all he could get at present was 
l Ibid.  only three hundred Acres of Land, and three Folds in Snetesham; and after that four hundred Acres of Land, and four Folds in Stanho, to be held of him by certain services: As also 
m Ibid.  four hundred Acres of Land, and as many Folds in Sharneburne, from William de Warren. Howbeit, ere long the King having sent 
n Ibid.  Edwyne into Normandy, for his Bastard Daughter, there begotten before the Conquest of England, gave 
o Ibid.  her in marriage to Asceur his Son; from which time the said Edwyne had protection so long as he lived.  
To this William de Albini and his heirs, was the Lordship of Bokenham, also 
* 〈…〉.  given by King William the first, to hold by the service of being Butler to the Kings of England, on the day of their Coronation. For which respect he was afterwards styled 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 338 a. n. 20.  in divers Charters, Pincerna Henrici Regis Anglorum.  
This William de Albini, founded 
q Ibid. 337. a. n. 20.  the Abbey of Wymundham, in Norfolk; and gave 
r Ibid. 30. b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Rochester the Tithes of his Manor of Etham; as also one carucate of Land in Achestede, with a wood called Acholte.  
He likewise gave 
* Neust. 〈◊〉 637.  to the Abbey of S. Stephen at Caen in Normandy, all his Lands lying in Stavell: which grant he made in the presence of King Henry and his Barons.  
And having wedded 
s Ibid. 338. ●. n. 30.  Maude the daughter of Roger Bigot, with whom he had 
t Lib. rub. is Scacc. tit. Norff.  ten Knights Fees in Norfolk, left issue 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 338. b.  three Sons; viz. William, Nigel, and Oliver.  
It is farther observable of this William; that assisting 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 593. a.  at the solemn Exequys of Manned his wife (with great lamentation) he gave 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 338. a. n. 30. 40, & 50.  to the Monks of Wymundham, the Manor of Hapesburg, in pure Alms; and made livery 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 338. a. n. 30. 40, & 50.  thereof unto them by a Cross of Silver, in which were placed certain venerable Relics; viz. part of the wood of the Cross whereon our Lord was Crucified; part of the Manger wherein he was laid at his Birth; and part of the Sepulchre of the Blessed Virgin; as also a Gold Ring, and a Silver Chalice for retaining the holy Eucharist, admirably wrought in form of a Sphere: unto which pious donation were Witnesses, amongst others, his Sons William, Nigel, and Oliver.  
A Daughter he also had, called Oliva, Wife to Ralph de Haya (a great Baron in that time) as appeareth 
y Ex autogr. 〈◊〉 bibl. Cotton.  by that confirmation, which William Earl of Chichester, her Brother, made to the Monks at Essay in Normandy, of the Church of Bisentone, with the Lands and Tithes thereunto belonging, given thereto by the said Ralph de Haya, upon the day that he married her.  
The time of the death of this William de Albini I find not; but that he was 
z Miscel. ●. Gl. Summer, Heraldi lib. 1.  buried before the high Altar in the Abbey of Wymundham, which he had founded; and that 
a Miscel. ●. Gl. Summer, Heraldi lib. 1.  the Monks of that House did usually pray for his Soul, by the name of William de Albini the King's Butler.  
¶ ay now come to William his Son and Heir, who was called William with the strong Hand; 
William de A●bini. 2. Co. Arund.  in regard that amongst his valiant exploits, he slew a fierce Lion; the occasion thus;  
It 
b Ibid.  happened that the Queen of France, being then a Widow, and a very beautiful women, became much in love with a Knight of that Country, who was a comely person and in the flower of his youth: And because she thought that no man excelled him in valour, she caused a Tournament to be proclaimed throughout her Dominions; promising to reward those who should exercise themselves therein, according to their respective demerits; and concluding that if the person whom she so well affected, should act his part better than others in those Military Exercises, she might marry him without any dishonour to herself.  
Hereupon divers gallant men, from foreign parts hasting to Paris; amongst others, came this our William de Albini bravely accoutred: and in the Tournament excelled all others; overcoming many, and wounding one mortally with his Lance: Which being observed by the Q. she became exceedingly enamoured of him; and forthwith invited him to a costly Banquet, and afterwards bestowing certain Jewels upon him, offered him Marriage. But having plighted his troth to the Queen of England, than a Widow, refused her. Whereat she grew so much discontented, that she consulted with her Maids, how she might take away his life: and in pursuance of that design, enticed him into a Garden, where there was a secret Cave, and in it a fierce Lion, unto which she descended by divers steps, under colour of showing him the Beast. And when she told him of his feirceness; he answered, that it was a womanish and not manly quality to be afraid thereof. But having him there, by the advantage of a folding door, thrust him into the Lion. Being therefore in this danger, he rolled his Mantle about his Arm; and putting his hand into the mouth of the Beast, pulled out his Tongue by the root; which done he followed the Queen to her Palace, and gave it to one of her Maids to present to her.  
Returning thereupon into England, with the fame of this glorious Exploit; he was forthwith advanced to the Earldom of Arundel. and for his Arms the Lion given him. Nor was it long after that, the Queen of England, accepted him for her Husband, whose name was 
z Chr. Norm. 798 b.  Adeliza, Widow to King Henry the first, and Daughter to Godfrey Duke of Lorein. Which Adeliza had 
a M. Paris, in ann. 1139.  the Castle of Arundel, and County, in Dowry from that King.  
Whereupon, residing there; and bearing a great respect to Maude the Empress, (Daughter to King Henry) he solicited 
b Sigeb. Gembla●. MS 163. ●. Ger. Dorobern. col. 1349. n. 10. & 20.  her coming into this Realm; and received 
c Sigeb. Gembla●. MS 163. ●. Ger. Dorobern. col. 1349. n. 10. & 20.  her together with Robert Earl of Gloucester, her Brother, at the Port of Arundel, in August ann. 1139. (4 Steph.) Most probable therefore it is; that, for this great service he was by her advanced to the Earldom of Arundel: for in the report which is made 
e Hist minor M. Paris, MS. in bib. Regia.  of K. Steph. taking of William de Mandevil at S. Alban, in an. 1142 (7 Steph.) it is said, that before he could be laid hold on, he underwent a sharp Skirmish with the King's party, wherein the Earl of Arundel, though a stout and expert Soldier, was unhorsed in the midst of the water, by Walkeline de Oxeai, and almost drowned. After which, viz. in anno 1150. (15 Steph.) he wrote 
f Cart. 13 H. 3. m 15. per Inspex.  himself Earl of Chichester; but in 18 Steph. was styled 
g Cart. 13 H. 3. m 15. per Inspex.  Earl of Arundel, upon a very memorable occasion; viz. that, when Henry Duke of Normandy (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the second) having invaded England, and coming to relieve Wallingford-Castle, then besieged by King Stephen (which caused the King to draw his Army together, to give battle to the Duke.)  
It happening, that the King, being in the head thereof, his Horse so reared, that he overthrew him; and that when he got up again, he served him so a second, and third time. It caused no little astonishment to all the beholders; whereupon this Earl William, expressed himself thus in effect.  
It is apparent from what we have now observed; that it will not be safe for us to give Battle to the Duke: first in regard, that the justness of the quarrel is on his side; and next that those who are disherited will fight the more desperately. Moreover, if it be considered, that there are in each Army, not only Kinsmen and Nephews; but Brothers against one another; If we join Battle, it cannot be avoided, but many will be guilty of little less than parricide; Let therefore this pernicious fury of a Civil War be set aside; and fit persons chosen to compose all difference; with a cessation of Arms, for the present, to the end these animosities may be calmly appeased.  
Which Speech relished so well with the King, and all others then there; that, upon a Treaty, shortly after ensuing, Peace was concluded betwixt them.  
And after the death of King Stephen, when Henry enjoyed the Crown of this Realm, he stood so fair in his favour; that he did not only obtain 
g Rot. Cart. 5 E. 3. per Inspex.  the Castle and Honour of Arundel, to himself and his heirs; but a confirmation the Earldom of Sussex, (for though the title of Earl was most known, by Arundel, and Chichester, at which places his chief residence used to be; yet it was of the County of Sussex, that he was really Earl) by the Tertium Denarium of the pleas of Sussex, granted 
h Ibid.  to him; which was the usual way of investing such great men (in ancient times) with the possession of any Earldom, after those ceremonies of girding with the Sword, and putting on the Robes performed, which have ever, till of late, been thought essential to their creation.  
That which I find farther memorable of him in this King's Reign is 
i Ger. Dorobern. coll. 1394, 1395 & 1396. R. Hoved. 284. a. n. 10, & 20. ; that in ann. 1164. (10 Hen. 2.) upon that high displeasure, conceived by the King towards Thomas Becket, than Archbishop of Canterbury, whereupon Becket privately fled beyond Sea; this Earl William, with divers Bishops and others, was sent to the King of France, and to the Pope, with Letters from King Henry; representing him to be fled as a Traitor; and desiring that King that he would not receive him into any of his Territories; Also entreating the Pope, that he would not give credit to his suggestions. Likewise, after they came to the Pope, at Senes (in Tuscany) where the Bishops represented the great misdemeanours of Becket, which the Pope endeavoured to extenuate: and that the Bishop of Exeter desired that his Holiness would appoint certain Legates to hear and determine in that business, this Earl stood forth, and said;  
Sir, we being illiterate, are ignorant what the Bishops have expressed; but we are not to be instructed, to what purpose we are sent. We come not to do any thing contumeliously in the presence of so great a person, to whose authority the whole world doth stoop: but we are to declare, in the presence of this whole Court, how great a devotion our King hath born, and doth bear to your Holiness; and, that if he could have found out any persons more great and Noble to have signified the same, than these now sent, he would have employed them on this Errand.  
And then, after he had magnified the Pope for his great abilities, he concluded with very temperate expressions concerning Becket; beseeching, that his Holiness would vouchsafe to use his best endeavour for the reconciling of this difference.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, the Knight's Fees belonging to this Honour of Arundel, were certified 
h Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit. Suff.  to be ninty seven: and those 
i Ibid. tit. Norff.  in Norfolk, (whereof William his Father was enfeofft by King Henry the first) forty two.  
Afterwards; viz. in ann. 1173. (19 Hen. 2.) when 
k Jorval. col. 1086. n. 10, 20, & 30.  Lewes' King of France had invaded Normandy, King Henry being there in person in the head of his Army, near the Castle of Brethvil; this Earl (than one 
l Jorval. col. 1086. n. 10, 20, & 30.  of his chief Commanders) made 
m Jorval. col. 1086. n. 10, 20, & 30.  a notable Speech to the Soldiers; putting them in mind of the effect of their valour, formerly manifested in other parts; as also the justness of their Cause, their danger by Flight, and that there could be no safety but in Conquering.  
In 20 Hen. 2. he undertook 
a R. Hoved. 304 b. n 30.  for the King's performance of those Covenants which were made by him with Hubert Earl of Maurien (id est, Savoy) touching the marriage of john, son to King Henry, and Alice Daughter of the same Earl.  
Moreover he joined 
b Ib. 307. a.  the same year with Richard de Lucy, Justice of England, in raising forces against Robert Earl of Leicester, then in rebellion; to whom they gave 
c Ib. 307. a.  Battle, and having routed 
d Ib. 307. a.  his Army, took 
e Ib. 307. a.  him prisoner, near St. Edmundsbury in Suffolk And 
f Ib. 398 b. n. 50.  upon the appeasing of that great contest, which was betwixt William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely, and john Earl of Moreton, in the time of King Richard the first, had 
g Ib. 398 b. n. 50.  the Castle of Windsor delivered into his hands, to be kept for the King.  
Lastly, (in the time of King Stephen) out of great devotion to God, in honour of the Blessed Virgin, and S. james the Apostle, he founded 
h Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 274. a. b.  the Abbey of Buckenham in Nor●o●k, for the good estate of himself, and the soul of Queen Adeliza his Wife, and their children's Souls, near to his Castle which he had there built 
i Ex ollect R. Gl. S. ; giving thereto (inter alia) the site of that Castle, eighty Acres of Land.  
Moreover he founded 
k Ib. 143. b. n. 30.  the little Priory of Pynham, near Arundel, and amply 
* Ib. 143. b. n. 30.  endowed it.  
Likewise 
l Ex collect. R. Glov. S. Heraldi Misc. lib. 1.  the Chapel of Saint Thomas the Martyr, in Wymundham: And bestowed 
m Cart. 13 H. 3. m. 15. per Inspex.  upon the Cathedral of Chichester, the Prebend of Westdene, and Eastdene. He was also a Benefactor to the Monks of Boxgrave in Sussex, by his grant 
n Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 592. b.  of part of his Wood, colled Bessesole (adjoining to the Woods of Hannac) and of forty Acres of Land in Stocton, with common of pasture there for fifty Sheep, ten Oxen, two Horses, and twenty Hogs: and land of seven shillings per annum value, in Mildentone, for maintenance of a Lamp in their Chapter house. And departing 
o Rad. de Dicetocol. 593. l. 3. M. Paris, in eodem an p 532. n. 30.  this life at Waverley in Surrey, 3 Id. Octobr. Ann. 1176. (22 Hen. 2.) had Sepulture 
p Rad. de Dicetocol. 593. l. 3. M. Paris, in eodem an p 532. n. 30.  in the Abbey of Wymundham, of his Father's foundation; leaving issue 
q Chronic. Mon in bib. Cott. (Domitian 2. 8.) f. 85. a.  by Queen Adeliza, four Sons; viz. William, Godfrey, ..., and ... and three Daughters, viz. Alice married 
r Cart antiq. n. 29.  to john Earl of Ewe, Oliva, and Agatha who were interred 
s Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 592. b.  in the Abbey of Boxgrave.  
Which William, 
William de ●lbini, 2.  in that great Council held at Northampton, 
Co. Arund●lian●.  23 Henr. 2. had 
t R. How 320. ●. n. 30.  also a grant from the King of this Earldom of Sussex; and in 1 Ric. 1. had a confirmation from that King, of the Castle and Honour of Arundel, as also of the Tertium Denarium de placitis Com. Suss. as his Father had from King Henry the second. And the next ensuing year, had livery 
u Rot. Pip▪ 2 R. 1. Su●●▪  of the Honour of Arundel, the Castle and Mill, with the Honour of Petvorth, (which was held thereof) only excepted 
* Rot. Pip▪ 2 R. 1. Su●●▪ ; for which livery he gave 
x Rot. Pip▪ 2 R. 1. Su●●▪  two thousand Marks.  
In 6 Ric. 1. upon collecting the Aid for the King's redemption, he paid 
y Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Su●●.  eighty four pounds ten shillings for his Scutage. And in 7 Ric. 1. accounted 
z Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Norff.  an hundred pound for his Relief, for his Lands in Norfolk.  
In 4 joh. the King accquitted 
a Cart. An●. N▪ n. 50.  him of all such debts as he then owed to the Jews.  
And in 6 joh. he gave 
b Rot. Pip. 6 Joh B●ck▪ & Bedf.  a thousand Marks, for the Wardship of the Heir of William de Montchensi; unto whom he afterwards married 
c R. Gl. Some▪  ... his Daughter,  
Moreover, the same year he obtained a grant 
* Cl●us. 1● Joh. m. 15.  of all the Lands and Fees of Gilbert de Aquila; as also of all those, which belonged to the Mother of the said Gilbert.  
In 16 joh. he was 
d Pat. 16 Jo●. p. 1. m. 7.  one of the great Lords, under whom those persons had safe conduct, that came to London for making their peace with the King, after the relaxation of the interdict: as also who went to Northampton for the same purpose.  
Farthermore, in 17 joh. he attended 
e Mat. Pari●▪ in eodem an. p. 255. n. 40.  the King at Runnimede, at that time, when the Great Charter, and the Charter of the Forest were confirmed; being 
f Mat. Pari●▪ in eodem an. p. 255. n. 40.  then on the King's part: But afterwards was 
g Ib. p. 26●▪ n. 20.  one of those, who took oath to obey the determination of the twenty five Barons, who were elected to take care that the tenor of those Charters should be observed; and to compel the King in case he should recede therefrom.  
And the next ensuing year, when Lewes' King of France was called in by the rebellious Barons; presuming 
h An. 121●. 18 Joh. Mat. Paris, 282▪ n 20▪  he would prevail; he adhered 
i An. 121●. 18 Joh. Mat. Paris, 282▪ n 20▪  to him: which put the King into such a rage, that he presently raised 
k Ibid. 286. n. 40▪  a mighty Army; and in one months' space, ran over the Lands of those adverse persons; plundered 
l Ibid. 286. n. 40▪ , and burned their Houses, with their Corn; and in in particular exercised 
m Ibid. 286. n. 40▪  the like severity in Norfolk, upon the Houses and Lands of this Earl.  
But the death of King john, which happened that year, quite altered the Scene: for what with the terror 
n Ann. 〈◊〉 (1 H. 3.) Mat. Par●● 29●●. 4●.  from Rome, of an Excommunication, which was like to be thundered out against Lewes, by Walo the Pope's Legate, unless he would forthwith be gone out of England; and the hearts of many, who stood not right to King john, now inclining 
o Ibid▪ n. 〈◊〉.  to young King Henry; certain it is that this our Earl was 
p Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  one of the first that came in unto him.  
And seeing now such hopes of quiet and peaceable times; so great was his zeal (as of divers other the most eminent Noblemen) for recovery of the Holy land, from the hands of the Infidels; that the very next year following (viz. Ann. 1218. 2. Hen. 3.) he took a journey 
q Ann. 〈◊〉. (2 H. 3.) M. 〈◊〉. in 〈◊〉 ann. M. Paris▪ 〈◊〉 303. n. 2●.  thither, accompanied by Ranulph Earl of Cheste● and others, and was 
Ann. 〈◊〉. (2 H. 3.) M. 〈◊〉. in 〈◊〉 ann. M. Paris▪ 〈◊〉 303. n. 2●.  at that famous Siege of Damieta; but in his return thence, he died 
s An. ●●●1. (5 H 3.) M Paris, 313. n. 10.  ann. scil. 1222. Whereupon his Body, being brought 
t An. ●●●1 (5 H 3.) M Paris, 313. n. 10.  into England, by Thomas a Monk of S. Alban, was interred 
u An. ●●●1. (5 H 3.) M Paris, 313. n. 10.  in the Abbey of Wymundham, whereof he was Patron.  
By Maude Daughter 
* Chron. Anon. in bib. Cort. Domitian. A. 8. 92. b.  to james de Sancto Sidonio (with whom he had 
x Chron. Anon. in bib. Cort. Domitian. A. 8. 92. b.  all her Father's Lands in England,) and Widow to Roger Earl of Clare, he lest issue 
y Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 337 a. 30.  William his Son and successor in this Earldom; who in the same year his Father died, gave 
z Rot. Pip. 5 H 3. Norfolk ● Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 13.  an hundred pound for his relief, and doing his Homage had livery 
* Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 13.  or 〈…〉.  
This William 
William de Albini, Co. Arund. 3.  took 
a Joh Tinemuth. MS. in bibls. Bodl. [V. 44.] lib. 20. Cap. 58.  to Wife Mabel, the second of the four sisters and coheirs to Ranulph Earl of Chester, with whom he had 
b M. Paris, in ann. 1232. p. 380. n. 10.  five hundred pounds' Land per annum.  
But that which I farther find most memorable of him, is; that he confirmed 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 593. a.  the grants made by his ancestors to the Abbey of the Holy Trinity at Essay in Normandy; viz. the Church of Filgers, with the Tithes belonging thereto; part of the Church of Ginoxfosse; as also certain Lands in Kerkavill, and Francavill, with whatsoever the Sons of Ralph Espec held of the Honour of Albini, in Alne and Astell. Likewise the whole Tithes of the Fair at St. Christopher's, and of the Toll of Albinei; and moreover all that Amicia Wife of Roger de Albinei, (Mother of William de Albini Pincerna) with the consent of her Sons William and Nigel, did give to that Abbey in Montfamelose, and Mesnill-Ogis.  
This Earl William died 
e Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 12. Rot Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Suff.  without issue in 18 H. 3. as it seems; for in that year Hugh de Albini 
Hugh.  Brother and Heir, gave 
f Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 12. Rot Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Suff.  two thousand and five hundred Marks Fine to the King, to have possession of all the Lands and Castles, descended to him by the death of Earl William his Brother; as also 
g Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 12. Rot Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Suff.  of all those Lands, that did by right of inheritance descend to him from Ranulph Earl of Chester his Uncle: which Hugh was then in minority: So also at the Solemn Nuptials of King Henry the third; for certain 
h M. Paris, an. 1236. p 421. ●. 10.  it is, that the Earl Warren did at that time serve the King of his Royal Cup, Loco Comitis Arundeliae, eo quod Adolecens fuerat idem Comes Arundeliae nec adhuc gladio cinctus militari; in the place of this Earl, by reason he was then but a youth, and not Knighted.  
But all that I have farther observed of him is, that in 26 H. 3. upon 
* Rot. Vasc. 26 H. 3. in dorso, m. 3.  that Expedition then made by the King into France, to vindicate the injuries, which he had received from the King of that Realm; this Earl Hugh 
Rot. Vasc. 26 H. 3. in dorso, m. 3.  (amongst-others) had summons † to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend him thither.  
Likewise, that he took 
i Regist. de Lewes, ut supra. Cart. 36 H. 3. ●. 4.  to Wife Isabel daughter of William Earl Warren and Surrey, but departed 
k M. Paris, in anno, 1243. p. 600. n. 20.  this Life in the prime of his youth, Non. Maii Ann. 1243. (27. Hen. 3.) without 
l M. Paris, in anno, 1243. p. 600. n. 20.  issue, and was buried 
m M. Paris, in anno, 1243. p. 600. n. 20.  in the Abbey of Wimundham, with his ancestors; leaving his great inheritance, to be divided amongst his four Sisters; viz. 
n Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 17.  to Robert the Son of Robert de Tatshall and Mabell his Wife (the eldest of them) the Castle and Manor of Buckenham, with the appurtenances, for their Capital Seat: To john the Son of john Fitz-Alan and Isabel his Wife, another of the Sisters and Coheirs, the Castle and Manor of Arundel, etc. To Roger de Somery, who married Nichola the third Sister and Coheir, the Manor of Barwe in Com. Leic. for the chief seat, etc. And to Roger de Montall, who wedded Cecilie the second Sister, and fourth of the said Coheirs, the Castle of Rising in Norfolk, for their principal seat.  
Another Sister he had, named Colet, to whom her Uncle Ranulph Earl of Chester, gave thirty pound towards her marriage; which gift of this King Henry the third confirmed 
o Pat. 17 H. ●. m. 9  to her in 17 of his Reign.  
All that I shall now Farther observe is 
p Mat. Paris, i● ann. 1251. (35 H. 3.) (p. 812. n. 10.) , that Isabella the Widow of this Earl Hugh had assigned 
q Claus. 27 H. 3. m. 5.  to her for her maintenance, until her Dowry was set forth, the Manors of Wymundham and Keninghall in Norfolk, and soon after for her Dowry, the Lordships 
r Claus. Valc. 27 H. 3.  of Burne and Stansted, with the Hundred of Burn in Com. Sussex. Likewise the Manor of Olney in Com. Buck. and moreover the Manors of Snetsham, Wymundham, Ple●●et, and Kenninghall, with the Hundred of Gilderos in Norfolk. And that she was foundress 
s Monast. A●●glic. Vol. 2. 929. a. n. 40.  of the Nunery of Marham near Lenne in Norfolk, which Lordship of Marham she had by the gift 
t Mon. Angl. ut supra, 929. b. n. 10.  of her Father, in Frankmarriage: And likewise, that in an. 1252. (36 H. 3.) she moving the King, concerning the Wardship of a certain Person, which she challenged as her right; and not speeding in her suit; boldly told him;  
That he was by God Almighty constituted to govern; but that he did neither govern himself, nor his subjects as he ought to do: Adding, that he did wrong the Church, and vex the Nobles. Whereunto the King returned What is this you say? Have the Peers framed a Charter and made you their Advocate to speak for them, by reasons of your Eloquence?  
No (quoth she) they have made none at all; but you have violated that Charter of Liberties, which your Father did grant; and which you, by Oath obliged yourself to observe: and, notwithstanding you have often extorted money from your liege people, for the ratifying thereof; yet have you broke it; so that you are a manifest infringer of your Faith and Oath. What are become of those Liberties of England, so often solemnly recorded; so often confirmed; nay so often purchased? ay, though a Woman, and all the freeborn people, do appeal to the Tribunal of God against you: and Heaven and Earth shall bear witness how injuriously you have dealt with us; and the God of Vengeance will vindicate us.  
At which Speech the King much astonished, knowing his own guilt; said, Do not you desire my grace and favour, as you are my Kinswoman? Whereunto she replied;  
Forasmuch as you have denied me that which is right, what hope have I of favour? but I do, in the presence of Christ appeal against those who have by evil council so misled you from Justice and Truth, for their own private ends.   

Albini.  
I Now come to Nigel de Albini 
Nigel.  (younger Brother 
a Ord. Vit. 85. a.  to William de Albini, from whom the ancient Earls of Arundel descended.) This Nigel de Albini, being a person of Noble 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 193. a. n 20.  extraction, and by the Mother's 
c Mon. angl. ut supra.  side a Mowbray, came into England, with William Duke of Normandy; and was, after his Conquest, one of those Captains 
d Ibid. 334. b. ●. 3. , who marched with him into Northumberland. The Lands which he possessed by the bounty of that King, were these; viz. 
e Domesd lib. in iisd. ann.  the Lordships of Tillebery and Eye, in Buckingamshire; Crawe●ai, Tingrei, Prestelai, Herlingdone, Merstone, Melebroc, Ammefelle, Meldone, Wescote, Tlopelle, Cainehou, Siwile●hou, Polochessete, Stradley, Mildentone, Carlentone, Redewelle, Wiboldestune, Holme, Herghetone, Clistone, Hornslau and Aldriceseia, in Bedfordshire: Aldulvestreu and Altone in Warwickshire; and Sele and Duntone, in Leicestershire.  
Moreover, he was a Servant 
f Regist. Abb. de Purness in Officio Ducat. Lane.  in Court to King William Rufus, holding the office of Bow-bearer to him: and being 
g Mon. Ang. ut supra.  girt with the Sword of Knighthood by King Henry the first had the Manor of Egmanton, with divers Parks in the Forest of Shirewood of his gift 
h Mon. Ang. ut supra. : which Lordship, after a short time, he gave 
i Mon. Ang. ut supra.  to his special friend Robert D'avil: But when King Henry had farther experience 
k Ibid. n. 30.  of his great Valour, and military Skill, he augmented his bounty to him: and enfeoffed 
l Ibid. n. 30.  him of the Vavassories of Camvile and Wyvile; which so endeared him to that King, that he spared not to adventure his life in his quarrel, in the most perilous encounters; as is manifest by that his signal performance in the famous Battle of Tenerchebray, being the last of those conflicts which King Henry had with his brother Curthose where this Nigel slew 
m Ib. n. 40.  his Horse, and brought him captive 
n Ib. n. 40.  to King Henry; whereupon he obtained by the gift 
o Ib. n. 40.  of that King, all the Lands of Robert Baron of Fronteboef; viz. Stutevile in England, which by that adherence to Curthose, Fronteboef had forfeited.  
And afterwards, King Henry beseiging 
p Ibid. n. 40.  a Castle in Normandy; this Valiant Nigel first entered 
q Ibid. n. 40.  the same and delivered it to his hands: in farther remuneration of which service he bestowed 
r Ibid. W. Geme●. 296. B.  on him all the lands of Robert de Molbray Earl of Northumberland, both in Normandy, and England, then forfeited by reason of Molbrays conspiracies: as also all his Castles; and 
s Mon Angl. Vol. 1. 775. n. 50.  moreover the Castle of Bayeux, with its appurtenances; so that then he had 
t Mon. Angl. ut supra. n. 50.  no less than an hundred and twenty Knights Fees in Normandy, and as many in England.  
Besides all this, it is evident, that all those large possessions of Geffrey de Wirce; viz. 
u Domesd. lib.  twelve Lordships in Warwickshire, twenty seven in Leicestershire, and twenty four in Lincolnshire, whereof the Isle of ●xhoime was part, came to the hands of this Nigel, (whether by forfeiture or otherwise I cannot say) which were enjoyed, for many ages, by his posterity.  
Being thus possessed of all those Lands, which were of great extent (especially in the north) he became not only very powerful 
x Ibid 846. n. 20. , but somewhat oppressive; for he took 
y Ibid 846. n. 20.  from the Monks of Durham, two fair Lordships; viz. Berningham, and Skirningham; and divers lands from some other Monasteries; which afterwards (being visited with sickness) he penitently restored 
z Ibid 846. n. 20. .  
As to his works of piety, certain it is that he founded 
a Mon. Angl. Vol ● 562. b. ●. 30.  a little Priory of Canons regular of of St. Augustine's order; at Hirst in the Isle of Arholme, which became a Cell to Nostell Abbey in Yorkshire; And gave 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 703. ●. n. 40.  the Grange of Aldeburgh to the Monks of Fountains. All that he else gave 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 4●. n. 20.  to any Religious House in England, was the Church of Newbold super Avon, to the Monks of Kirkby, in Com. Warwic.  
This Nigel had two Wives; first 
d Ord Vit. 704. B.  Maude, Daughter to Richard de Aquila; whom, by the permission 
e Ord Vit. 704. B.  of Pope Paschall, he Married in the life time of her Husband Robert de Molbray, Earl of Northumberland before mentioned; whilst the said Robert was 
f Ord. Vit. 704. B.  in Prison, for his rebellion against King William Rufus: from whom afterwards being divorced 
a Ibid. , because she was his Kinsman's Wife: he secondly Married 
b Ib. 844. ●.  to Gundred Daughter to Girald de Gornay (viz. in june, Ann. 1118. 18 Hen. 1.) by the special advice 
c Ib. 844. ●.  of King Henry the first. Which Gundred, in her Widowhood, had 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph sub tit. Berchel●i.  a corrody of forty one pound, twelve shillings, and three pence, before she was dispossessed of the Castle of Brichelaw 
* Brink●●w, is Com Watt. , and gave 
e Mon. Ang. 〈◊〉 supra, 369 b. n. 40.  to the Hospital of S. leonard's in York, four Ox-gangs of Land lying in Baggaby.  
By which Maud he had no children; but by Gundred he left issue 
f Ib. n. 60.  Roger; (who possessing the Lands of Mol●ray, as hath been said) did by the special command 
g Ib. n. 60.  of King Henry assume 
h Ib. n. 60.  the Surname of Molbray.  
It is reported 
* 〈…〉  of this Nigel de Albini, that soon after he had received the King's Writ, to take possession of the County of Northumberland, (whereof Robert de Molbray, whose Lands were given to him was dispossessed, for his rebellion) he fell sick at Rouen, and there departing 
i Mon. Ang. ut supra, n. 50.  the World very aged, was buried 
k Mon. Aug. ut supra, n. 50.  with his ancestors, in the Abbey of Bec, in Normandy, whereunto he had given 
l Ib. 954. b. l. 5.  twenty pound Lands in Duntone, in Com. Leic. and 
m W. 〈◊〉. 296. B.  other large possessions in this Realm; in which Abbey he was 
n W. 〈◊〉. 296. B.  shorn a Monk before he died.  
¶ To him succeeded Roger, 
Roger de Mowbray.  who bore the Surname of Mowbray for the causes above expressed: and being under 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 1028 b.  age at his Father's death, was in Ward 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 1028 b.  to King Stephen.  
In Ann. 1138. (3 Steph.) upon 
q Ric Hag●. shald. 320. 15.  that great Invasion made by David King of Scotland, (King Stephen) being then in the South) this Roger, though then in 
* Ailredus R ●val. 337. n. 40.  minority, was 
r Ric Hagshald. 320. 15.  one of those Northern Barons, who at that time met at York, and there consulting 
s Ric Hagshald. 320. 15.  with the Venerable Archbishop Thurstan, for the defence of those parts; was one of the chief Commanders in that memorable Battle, near North-Alverton, commonly called Bellum de Standardo, where the English obtained a glorious Victory over the Scots. 
t Jo. Hagshald. 26. 25.   
In 7 Steph. (ann. scil. 1142.) adhering 
u Ibid. 269. 24.  to the King against Maude the Empress, he was with him in the Battle of Lincoln, and there taken 
* Ibid. 269. 24.  prisoner.  
And in ann. 1148. (13 Steph.) accompanied Lewes King of France, in that famous expedition into the Holy-Land then made; where to his immortal honour, he vanquished 
y S 〈◊〉 276. 3.  a stout and hardy Pagan, in single combat.  
In 12 Henr. 2. this Roger was certified 
z Lib. rub. in scacc Ebor. S 〈◊〉. 276. 3.  to hold 88 Knights Fees a third and fourth part de Veteri Feoffamento, and eleven Knights Fees and three parts de Novo: For which upon 
a Rot. Pip. 14 H ●. Ebor.  leviyng of the Aid for Marrying of the King's Daughter, he answered sixty eight pounds sixteen shillings, and four pence.  
Howbeit, in 20 Hen. 2. when 
c M. Paris, in ann. 1●74. Jorval. 1090. 35.  young Henry, whom the K. in his own life-time had Crowned, would have taken upon him the whole Dominion, he adhered to him; and in order to the advancing him to his Father's Throne, repaired 
d M. Paris, in ann. 1●74. Jorval. 1090. 35.  his old ruinous Castle at Kinarfare in the Isle of Axholme, and fortified 
e M. Paris, in ann. 1●74. Jorval. 1090. 35.  all his other strong Holds: but in this rebellious design, he prospered not at all: for 
f Jorvall. 1093 33.  Henry than elect Bishop of Lincoln, (Bastard Son to the King) raising 
g Jorvall. 1093 33.  the power of Lincolnshire soon besieged 
h Jorvall. 1093 33.  that Castle in Axholme; for 
i Jorvall. 1093 33.  relief whereof this Roger, hastening towards Leicester, was taken prisoner by the Country people, at Clay. Which Castle was thereupon demolished 
l Ibid. l. 40.  by that Bishop; who likewise marched thence to his Castle of Malesard in Yorkshire; and after a short Siege, 
m Ibid. l. 40.  took it.  
Discerning therefore his success to be no better; he hasted 
n Ib. ●096. 7.  to the King, then at Northampton, and rendered 
o Ib. ●096. 7.  his Castle of Thresk; which 
x Lel. co●l. vol. 2. 272. Rad. de Dic●to 5●8. 26.  with that at Kirkby-Malesard, the King soon after caused 
y Lel. co●l. vol. 2. 272. Rad. de Dic●to 5●8. 26.  it to be pulled down.  
In 23 Hen. 2. amongst divers other English Barons, he was a witness to that determination made by King Henry, betwixt Aldefonsus' King of Cast●le, and Sanctius King of Navarre.  
Having done with his secular actions, I now come to his pious works; which were many and great: for at the instance 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 1029 n. ●0.  of Gundrede his Mother, he 
a Ib. 776. 2. 778. a. 30.  founded the Abbey of Biland, in Yorkshire, for Cistercian Monks, in anno 1143. 27 Hen. 1. And about two years after, founded 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 93. b. & ●90 n. 50.  the Abbey of Newburg in Yorkshire for Canons Regular of St. Augustine. As 
c Ibid. 528. n. 10 & 545. n. 50.  also the Preceptory at Balshell, in Com. War. for Knight's Templars. And gave 
f Ib. 537 n. 40.  other Lands in the Isle of Axholme; So likewise at Torp 
g Ib. 539. n. 10.  and Threste 
h Ibid 540. b. n. 30.  in Com. Ebor. to the Knights of that order.  
Moreover, to the same order of Knights Templars, he was a farther Benefactor, by the gift 
i Ibid 545. n. 30. & 554 a. n. ●0.  of the Manor of Keleby, in Com. Linc. and of the Manor of Wetheley; for which and, other his munificent donations, he was held in such high esteem by those Knights that by unanimus consent they granted to him and his heirs, this special privilege 
l 〈◊〉. 551. b. n. 20. ; viz. that at what time soever he or they should hap to find any of the Templars Fraternity, under the sentence of public Penance, for any offence whatsoever; it should be in his, and their power to release them therefrom, being sorry for their fault which privilege the Knight's Hospitalers, (unto whom the Lands of the Templars were afterwards given) by their public Instrument 
m Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 551. n. 30. & 40. , bearing date at London, 20 Marcii an. 1335. (10 E. 3.) allowed and confirmed to john Lord Mowbray, lineal heir to this Roger, and to his heirs for ever. Adding 
n Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 551. n. 30. & 40.  farther, that when ever it might happen, that he or they should come of Devotion unto any of their Covents beyond the Seas; that they ought to he honourably received and served in all respects, as those to whom they were most obliged for benefits, near to the King himself.  
To the Canons of Kemlworth in Com. War. he gave 
o 〈…〉  the Churches of Smile, and Hampton in Arden, with certain 
p 〈…〉  Lands lying within his Lordships of Hampton and Baleshall, in that County.  
Besides this he was so great an honourer of of the Monastic profession; that he gave 
q Ibid. 6●7. b. n. 50.  all his Lands in Sulby, and Welford, to the Canons of Sulby in Com. Northamp. And to 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 405. n. 50.  the Monks of S. Mary's in York, the whole Isle of Santoft, in Com. Linc. which thenceforth was made a Cell to that Abbey.  
To the Monks of Rievaulx he gave 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. ●32. a. 19  the Lordships of Welleburne and Hovetune.  
To 
b Ibid. 753. a. n. 20.  the Monks of Fountains, the whole Lordship of Bramley; all 
c Ibid. 754 b. n. 10.  Birneham, all 
d Ibid. 756. b. n. 30.  Niderdale; and 
e Ibid. 757. a.  all his Lands between Patley-gate, and Iwdene.  
To the Abbey of Caen, in Normandy, he gave 
f Neustr. pia. p. 660.  all his Lands in Granivill, that his Daughter might be made a Nun there.  
Likewise to 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 870 n. 30.  the Abbey of jorevaulx (at its very foundation) all his Lands lying in Masham; which Lordship Stephen Earl of 
* Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6. per Inspex.  Britanny, and Richmond, gave to Nigel de Albini his Father, to hold by the service of one Knights Fee.  
To 
q Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 371. n. 30.  the Hospital of S. leonard's in York, the ninth Sheaf of all his corn, increasing throughout every of his Lordships in England.  
To 
r Ibid. 397. a. n. 40.  the Hospital of Burton-Lazers, in Com. Leic. two Carucates of Land in Burton, with one message, and the seat of a Mill.  
And to 
s Ibid. 163 b. n. 20.  the Canons of Bridimgton in Com. Ebor. one Carucate of Land in Freshingtorp, and half a Carucate in Marton.  
Nay so servant was his Devotion, that he again 
t R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  took upon him the Cross, and made another journey 
u R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  to the Holy-Land; and 
* R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  stayed at Jerusalem in the service of God, when divers other persons, by 
x R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  reason that the Truce was prolonged betwixt Guy de Lezignan King of Jerusalem, and Saladine King of Bab●ion, departed thence. Which Saladine, taking 
y R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  advantage of the differences betwixt the same Guy and the Earl of Tripoli (they being at strife who should be King of Jerusalem) entered the Holy-Land, with a great multitude of Turks, and utterly vanquished 
z R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  the Christians. In which unhappy overthrow, this Roger de Mowbray, with Guy King of Jerusalem, was taken 
a R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  prisoner, but redeemed 
b R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  by the Knight's Templars: And dying 
c R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  in those parts, was buried at Sures, as some 
d R. Hoved. 361. b. n. 30 & 362. a. n. 20.  say: But others, 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 193. b.  that wearied with those Wars, he returned into England; and 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 193. b.  that in his journey 
z Ibid.  finding a fierce Dragon fight with a Lion, in a certain valley called Sarranell, he mortally wounded 
a Ibid.  the Dragon; whereby he so gained the the love of that King of Beasts, that he followed 
b Ibid.  him into England, to his Castle at Hove. As also, that after this, living 
c Ib. 193. b. n. 10.  fifteen years, he died 
d Ib. 193. b. n. 10.  aged, and was buried 
e Ib. 193. b. n. 10.  in the Abbey of Biland, within an Arch on the South side of the Chapter House, near to the Lady Gundrede his Mother, with the 
f Ib. 193. b. n. 10.  figure of a Sword upon his Tomb; leaving issue by Alice de Gant his 
g Ibid. n. 20.  Wife, two Sons, viz. 
h Monast Anglic Vol 1. 778. b 51.  Nigel and Robert.  
Which Nigel was 
i Ex R gist. ● Archiep. 〈◊〉. (inter Coll. R. ●●ov. S.)  one of the Witnesses to to that Recognition made by King Henry the Second (10 Hen. 2.) touching the Customs and Liberties of the people; But in 20 H. 2 joined 
k Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 35●.  with his Father, in that Rebellious Insurrection against King Henry the second on the behalf of young Henry. And in ann. 1181. 1 R. 1. attended 
l Jorevall. 1158. 6.  at the solemn Coronation of that King. Also the year next ensuing he answered 
m Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Ebor.  forty four pounds, two shillings, and eight pence, for the Knight's Fees he then held, upon levying the Scutage of Wales.  
Moreover, he confirmed 
n Ex ipso autogr, penès S. D'ews, Mil. & Bar.  the grants made by Geffrey de Wirce, Nigel de Albini his Grandfather, and of Roger de Mowbray his Father, formerly made to the Monks of Kirby in Warwickshire. And gave 
o Monast. An. Vol. 2. 397. b. n. 10.  to the Hospital of Burton-Lazers, in Com. Leicest. the tithe of all the Meat and Drink spent in his House, wheresoever he should reside.  
Likewise, to 
p Ibid 940. a. n. 20.  the Canons of St Mary Overie, in Southwark, he gave the Church of bensted, with the Churches of Wudemarstone and Berges thereunto appertaining; which Churches he had 
q Ibid. 85. b.  in marriage with Mabel his Wife.  
After all which, being signed 
r Ib. 193. b. n. 20.  with the Cross, he took a journey 
s Ib. 193. b. n. 20.  to the Holy-Land, 3 Ric. 1. but died 
t Ib. 193. b. n. 20.  before his arrival there, upon the Greek Sea; where his Corpse (being put into a Coffin, with an Inscription thereon, to declare whom it contained) was cast 
u Ib. 193. b. n. 20.  into the Ocean: leaving issue 
* Ibid.  by Mabel his Wife, Daughter to the Earl of Clare, four sons; viz. 
x Ibid.  William, Robert, Philip, and Roger: Of which Robert I find 
y Ibid n. 30.  that he took to Wife a Countess in Scotland, who had a fair Inheritance there; from whom descended the Moubrays of that Kingdom. And of Roger that in 5 joh. he obtained a grant 
* Cart. 5 Joh. m. 11.  from the King of the Manors of Swansham, Fuleburne, and Co●tesey, which were the Lands of Alan de Rouen.  
¶ This William 
William.  in 6 Ric. 1. paying 
z Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebor.  an hundred pound for his Relief, had 
a Rot Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebor.  livery of his Lands: and the same year accounted 
b Ibid.  fourscore and eight pounds, upon the Scutage then levied for the King's redemption; being one 
c R. Hoved. ●. ●50. b. n. 40. & 50.  of the pledges upon that King's enlargement, for payment of the remainder of his Ransom.  
And was 
d R. Hoved. ●. ●50. b. n. 40. & 50.  one of the principle Barons, touching whose affection to john Duke of Normandy, upon the death of King Richard the first there grew most doubt: but coming to 
e R. Hoved. ●. ●50. b. n. 40. & 50.  Northampton (upon the summons of Hubert Archpishop of Canterbury, William Marshal and Geffrey Fitz-Piers Justice of England) swore 
f R. Hoved. ●. ●50. b. n. 40. & 50.  Fealty to him; on condition, that he should render to every man his right.  
And in 1 joh. had exemption 
g Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. War, ●eicest.  from the Scutage of two Marks, then levied upon every Knights Fee.  
This William was the Man with whom William de Stutevill had so much and long Contest for those great possessions, forfeited by Robert Fronteboef his ancestor (who took part with Robert Curthose against King Henry the first:) all which were given to Nigel de Albini (his Great-grandfather) as I have already showed: for though there was 
h R. Hoved. 456. b. n. 40. etc.  an Agreement made in K. Henry the seconds time, betwixt Robert de Shutevill (who then laid claim to that Barony of Robert Fronteboef his Grandfather) and Roger de Mowbray, Grandfather to this William; whereupon Stutevill had 
i R. Hoved. 456. b. n. 40. etc.  Kirkby, M●resheved, for nine Knights Fees, by way of compensation, to quit his Father's claim: yet, in 
k R. Hoved. 456. b. n. 40. etc.  regard, there was no confirmation of that accord in the King's Court, Stutevill commenced 
l Ibid.  new Suits against this William; whereupon he gave 
* Oblat● 2 Jo. m. 14. Ebor.  the King two thousand Marks, that he might have equal right done him, according to the custom of the Realm; which Suits were at length determined 
m Ibid.  by King john, and his great Council, in this manner; viz. that Stutevill should relinquish his claim to that Barony of Fronteboef; and in consideration thereof, this William de Mowbray should pass unto him nine Knights Fees, and twelve pounds' Rent. All which being done, they were 
o Ibid.  made friends at Lue (a House belonging to the Bishop of Lincoln in the Province of Lindsey) on the Sunday called Septuagessima in 2 joh. But after this, viz. in 17 joh. being constituted Governor 
* Pat. 17 Joh. m. 23.  of the Castle at York; the same year he took part 
p Mat. Paris, 254. 4.  with those Barons, who put themselves in Arms, and required the confirmation of their Liberties; and became a party to 
q Claus. 17 Jo. in Dorso, m. 21.  the Covenants, then made between them and the King (whereof I shall make farther mention in my discourse of Robert Fitz-Walter, the Ringleader of them:) and moreover 
r Mat. Paris, 262. 1●.  one of those twenty five (and his Brother Roger another) who swore to the performance of that Charter then granted by the King at Runnimede; which, in regard it was by force extorted, caused the King to refuse the observance thereof; as also to fortify 
s Ibid. 264. & 265.  divers Castles, and raise 
t Ibid. 264. & 265.  what power he could for his own aid: whereupon he sent 
u Ibid. 26●  Messengers to the Pope, by whom he represented 
* Ibid. 26●  to his Holiness, how he had been dealt with: the Pope therefore much resenting this complaint by his special 
x Ibid. 26●  Bull made void that Charter. Which caused the Barons again to 
y Ibid. 268.  Arm, and strengthen themselves, by all ways imaginable; the Pope the better to back the King with his assistance, thundered out Excommunications against them; first in 
z Ib. 270. n. 30●  general, and afterwards by special names; amongst whom this William de Mowbray was particularly 
a Ib. 277. l, 〈◊〉  specified.  
Neither did the fury of this William, and the rest of his party, determine with the Life of King john (which happened in the eighteenth year of his Reign, wherein that Excommunication was so denounced) but began to show itself a fresh in the first year of young K. Henry the third: whereupon that heroic William Marshal, than Governor of the King and Kingdom, advanced against them so prosperously; that 
b Ibid. 296. 〈◊〉 , in the Battle of Lincoln, their forces being utterly vanquished, this 
c Ibid. l. 46.  William, with many more were taken Prisoners; and his Lands bestowed 
d Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 17.  on William Marshal the younger, for his better support: but, in 
e Regist. de Furness. Mon. Angl Vol. 2. 293 b. n 40.  consideration of the Lordship of Benestede in Surry, given by him to Hubert de Burgh, than Justice of England, he soon redeemed 
f Regist. de Furness. Mon Angel Vol. 2. 293 b. n 40.  all: which in case he had not done, would shortly after have been free to him: for the same year, upon that Agreement 
g Mat. Paris, 299. n. 〈◊〉  made 3 Id. Sept. with Lewes' King of France (whom the Barons had called in to their aid) it was concluded 
h Mat. Paris, 299. n. 〈◊〉 , that they, and all that had assisted them, should repossess their their Lands and Inheritances: so that from that time there was, if not an hearty, yet an outward reconciliation betwixt the King and those that so lately were most forward in Arms against him; in so much, as amongst divers great men who attended the King in his Army, to the Siege of Bitham Castle in Lincolnshire; this 
i 〈…〉  William de Mowbray was one; and thereupon had 
k 〈…〉  Scutage from those that held of him by Military service, towards the support of the charge which he underwent in that expedition.  
This William, upon the death of his Brother Roger, had Livery 
l Claus. 2 Hen. 3. m. 13.  of his Lands, paying the Relief 
m Claus. 2 Hen. 3. m. 13.  due for the same.  
But more I cannot say of him, Than that he 
n Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  Founded a Chapel at Threske, dedicated to S. Nicholas, and therein a Chantry; wherein, by a Composition 
o Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  made with the Monks of Newburgh, it was agreed, That the Bell should be rung (though it were not a Parochial Chapple) at the celebration of Mass, whensoever he, or any of his heirs should be present; as also, on the Festival of S. Nicholas, and the Obits of his Ancestors.  
After which, he departed 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 193 b. n. 50.  this life in the Isle of Axholme, and was buried 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 193 b. n. 50.  in the Abbey of Newburgh (of his Grandfather's Foundation) leaving issue 
r Ibid. n. 40.  by Agnes his Wife, Daughter of ... Earl of Arundel, two Sons, Nigel and Roger.  
¶ Which Nigel 
Nigel 2.  in 8 Hen. 3. paying 
s Rot. Fin. 8 Hen. 3. m. 8.  Five hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 8 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of all his Lands; and the same year accounted 
u Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Ebor.  One hundred seventy six marks and an half, for Fourscore and eight Fees, and a fourth part, upon Collection of the Scutage of Montgomery.  
This Nigel de Mowbray Wedded 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 193. n 40.  Maud, the Daughter and Heir to Roger de Camvil, but had no 
y Ibid.  issue by her; and departing 
z Ibid.  this life at Nantz in Britanny, in the Thirteenth year of King Henry the Third, was there buried.  
After which, in 14 H. 3. Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, the King's Steward, gave 
a Rot. Fin. & Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 2.  to the King Five hundred pounds, that he might have the marriage of the same Maud, for one of his Sons. And in 17 Hen. 3. Hugh de Patshul her Uncle, paid 
b Rot. Fin. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Rot. Pip. de eodem An. Ebor. Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  Three hundred marks fine to Hubert de Burgh, to have the custody of the Lands of the same Nigel; as also, that she might marry to whom she should please, and have her Dowry in the Manors of Hovingham and Burton, in Yorkshire; as also in the Lordship of Rivers in Kent.  
And in 18 Hen. 3. john, Earl of Lincoln, and Constable of Chester, having 
c Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m 8. Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 7.  for the Fine of a thousand marks, gained the custody of the Lands of this Nigel, with the Wardship and Marriage of Roger, 
Roger 2.  his Brother and Heir (which sum he was to pay into the King's Exchequer, by Five hundred marks per annum) obtained 
d Ibid.  favour to pay the same, by Three hundred marks per annum. And in 22 Hen. 3. affigned 
e Ibid.  this his Wardship to Thomas de Furnival (a great Baron) who had a purpose to marry him unto his eldest Daughter: But that marriage did not take effect, as it seems; for certain it is, That this Roger took to 
f 〈◊〉. Anglic. Vol 2. 193. n. 50.  Wife Maud, the Daughter of William de Beauchamp, of Bedford; and being of full age in 25 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had 
g Claus. 25 H. 3. m. 9  Livery of his Lands.  
In 29 H. 3. this Roger de Mowbray paid 
h Rot Pip. ●9 H. 3. Ebor.  Eighty eight pounds five shillings, for those Eighty eight Knights Fees; and a fourth part, which he held of the King, upon Collection of the Aid, for marrying of the King's eldest Daughter: And 
i Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3 Hbor.  in 38 Hen. 3. the like sum upon making the King's eldest Son Knight.  
In 42 Hen. 3. when 
k Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso 〈◊〉. ●2.  the Scots most disloyally held their King in restraint, whom King Henry (whose Daughter he had married) took into Protection; this Roger received 
* Ibid.  command (amongst other of the Northern Barons) to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and to march into Scotland, with such Forces as King Henry should send thither, for rescue of that King out of the hands of those Rebels.  
The same year he had likewise Summons 
l Ibid. n. 10●  to attend the King at Chester, sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms, to restrain the insolences of the Welsh, then in Arms under Lemelin ap Griffin, Prince of Wales, who had committed divers outrages in the Marches.  
In 44 Hen. 3. he had the like Summons 
m Claus. 44 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 9  to be at Shrews●ury, on the day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, to march against the same Lewelin, and his adherents. And the next year following, to be 
n Claus. 45 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 3.  in like sort armed, at London, on the morrow after Simon and judes' day. So also in 47 Hen. 3. at 
o Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  Worcester, on the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincnla, thence to attend the King in Person, upon his expedition into Wales.  
But not long after, scil. in 51 Hen. 3. He departed 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. ●93 b. n 50.  this life in the Isle of Axho●me, and was buried 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. ●93 b. n 50.  in the Friar's Preachers at Poutfract, in which year the King rendered 
r Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 1. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 10.  to Maud his Widow, the eldest 
s Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 1. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Coheirs of joan de Beauchamp deceased, the Castle of Bedford; and confirmed 
t Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 1. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 10.  the Grant which Richard, King of the Romans (the King's Brother) had made to the same Maud, of the custody of Roger her Son and Heir, then in minority. Which Maud soon after became 
u Rot. Fin. 3 Ed. 1. m. 14.  the Wife of Roger le Strange.  
Besides this Roger de Mowbray, he had divers other Children; viz. 
x Plac. Coram Joh. de 〈◊〉 12 Ed. ●. Rot. 6. & 15.  Robert, Andrew, john, Edmund, and William; all which died 
y Plac. Coram Joh. de 〈◊〉 12 Ed. ●. Rot. 6. & 15.  without issue; and three Daughters 
z Plac. Coram Joh. de 〈◊〉 12 Ed. ●. Rot. 6. & 15. , whose names I find not.  
I now come to Roger de Mowbray, Son and Heir to the before specified Roger 
Roger 3.  and Maud. This Roger in 6 Edw. 2. making proof of his age, and doing his homage, had 
a Rot. Fin. 6 Ed. 1. m. 3.  Livery of his whole Inheritance. And in 10 Edw. 1. Entailed 
b Claus. 10 Ed. 1 in dorso m 1.  all his Lordships of Chresk, Kirby-Maleiart, Burton, in Lonesdale, Hovingham, Melton-Moubray, Eppeworth, and the whole Isle of Arholme, upon the Heirs of his own Body lawfully begotten; and for default of such issue, upon Henry de Lacie, Earl of Lincoln, and his Heirs.  
In the same year, being in the Wars of Wales, he had 
c Rot. Scutag. Wall. 10 Ed. 1. m 4  Scutage of all his Tenants. In 13 Edw. 1. he levied a Fine 
d Ft. Levat. Octab. Trin. 13. Ed. 1.  of the Manor of Balshal, in Com. War. upon a Warranty of his Ancestors Charter, whereby that Lordship was first given to the Knight's Templars: For which respect, he was 
e Ft. Levat. Octab. Trin. 13. Ed. 1.  made partaker of all their Prayers, and other their devout exercises.  
In 15 Edw. 1. he was 
f Pat. 15 Ed. 1. m. 7.  in another Welsh expedision.  
In 22 Edw. 1. (8 junii.) he had 
g Rot. Vascon. 22 Ed. 1. m. 8.  Summons (amongst others) to attend the King with all speed, wheresoever he should be, to give his advice concerning the great Affairs of the Realm; and the same year received command 
h Ibid. m. 7.  to repair to him at Portsmouth, well provided of Horse and Arms, and thence to attend him into G●●coigne, for defence of that Province, against the French.  
He had also Summons 
i Claus. de iisdem ana●● in dorso.  to the several Parliaments of 23, 24 & 2; Edw. 1.  
And in the same twenty fifth year, being 
k Rot. v. scon. 25 Ed. 1. m. 1.  in that expedition which the King made into Flanders, was in the company of the then Bishop of Durham; where he departed 
l 〈…〉  this life in Gant, the next year following; whereupon his Body was brought over into England, and buried 
m 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Fountains.  
By R●se his Wife, Sister 
n 〈…〉  to Gilbert, Earl of Clare, he left issue 
o 〈…〉  john de Mowbray, his Son and Heir (born 
p 〈…〉  2 Novemb. 14 Edw. 1.) whose Wardship and Marriage, was given 
q 〈…〉  by the King to William de Brews, of Gowher; to the end, he might marry 
r 〈…〉  Aliva, Daughter of that William: Which marriage was consummated 
s 〈…〉  accordingly, she afterwards becoming one of the Coheirs 
t 〈…〉  to the same William.  
¶ Which john, in 34 Edw. 1. had Livery 
u 〈…〉  of all her Lands, though he was not of full age; in regard he then attended 
x 〈…〉  the King into Scotland, well accoutred with Horse and Arms; that 
y 〈…〉  being the time, when Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, so successfully advanced against Robert de Brus, Crowned King of Scotland; and the same year received 
z 〈…〉  the Order of Knighthood, with Prince Edward, and many other in great solemnity.  
In 35 Edw. 1. he still continued in Scotland.  
And in 4 Edw. 2. received command 
a 〈…〉  to attend the King at 〈◊〉, sufficiently provided with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. Moreover, the next year following, being of full age; and doing 
b 〈…〉  his homage for those Lands which were of Maud his Grandmothers' Inheritance, he had 
c 〈…〉  Livery of them (which Lands Roger le Strange her second Husband, then dead, had held 
d 〈…〉  during his life by the courtesy of England.)  
In 6 Edw. 2. this john, being Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the City of York, received command 
e 〈…〉  from the King, to seize upon Henry de Percy (than a great Baron in the North) for that he had suffered Piers de Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall, to make his escape out of Scarborough Castle; in which, the said Henry undertook he should be safe kept, having rendered himself to him on that condition.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 2. m. 3.  in another expedition, then made into Scotland; and then constituted 
g Ibid. m. 10.  one of the Wardens of the Marches, towards that Kingdom: In which year he had Licence 
h Claus. 7 Ed. 2. m. 13.  to send his Brother Alexander, with Horse and Foot, to the assistance of David, Earl of Athol, against Edward de Brus, betwixt whom there was at that time great animosities.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he received Summons 
i 〈…〉.  from the King, to repair to Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, with Horse and Arms, to curb the insolency of the Scots. And, considering 
k Claus. 8 Ed. 2. m. 17.  the great charge he had been at in maintaining of Horse for the security of Yorkshire, when he was Sheriff of that County; the King allowed 
l Claus. 8 Ed. 2. m. 17.  him to receive the yearly Revenue of the Lordships of Penreth, and Soureby in Tindale, in Com. Cumb. until the sum of Five hundred marks should be made good to him.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he had command 
m 〈…〉  to Array all the Commonalty within the Wapentakes of Osgodcros, Stancross, Barkeston, Agbrigge, and Morley, and the Soak of Snaythe, in Com. Ebor. in order to another expedition into Scotland.  
And in 11 Edw. 2. was constituted 
n Pat. 11 Ed. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  Governor of Malton Castle in Yorkshire. So also 
o Ibid. m. 24.  of Scarborough Castle in that County.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 12 Ed. 2. m. 11.  again in Scotland, in the King's service, with power 
q Ibid. m. 9  to receive all such into protection, who should submit to King Edward.  
In 14 Edw. 2. there arose a great controversy touching certain possessions in Wales, called Gowherland, whereunto this john laid claim, in right of Aliva his Wife: From which spark there proceeding no little flame, I shall here take leave to say 
r Tho. Wals. in eodem an. no p. 90. n. 40.  something thereof.  
William de Brews, Father to this Aliva, being a Knight of a very noble Extraction, and Possessor, by Inheritance, of a goodly Barony in the Marches of Wales; having by lavish courses much wasted his Patrimony; and at this time setting that part of his Inheritance called Gowherland on sale; first made a contract with the Earl of Hereford for the same, in regard it lay very fit for him; and afterwards with two other potent men, viz. 
s Ibid. p. 91.  Roger de Mortimer the Uncle, and Roger his Nephew, who knew nothing of the former bargain with the Earl of Hereford. Amongst which, this john de Mowbray laid his claim, in right of Aliva his Wife beforementioned: But Hugh de Spencer the younger (at that time Lord Chamberlain to the King, and no small favourite) coveting these Lands, in regard of their vicinity to his own, dealt with William de Brews; and through his power at Court, kept the possession of them, notwithstanding the former bargains made with others, and the claim of this john de Mowbray, which caused those great Lords to be much incensed against the said Hugh de Spencer; insomuch, as complaining of the injury to Thomas, then Earl of Lancaster, they drew in many great Earls and Barons to their party, who thereupon took occasion to arm themselves in a Rebellious manner.  
The farther circumstances and proceedings herein, I shall refer to our Historians, and only point at the sad issue thereof; which was, that the King having raised a powerful Army to chastise these Rebels, divers of them fell 
t Ibid. p. 93. n. 30.  off and submitted; amongst whom were 
u Ibid. p. 93. n. 30.  the two Mortimers beforementioned, the rest at Borough-bridge in Yorkshire, being slain or taken prisoners; of which, viz. the slain, the Earl of Hereford was one 
x Ibid. p. 9●. n. 10. ; and of the prisoners, were 
y Ibid. p. 9●. n. 10.  Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and this our john de Mowbray, who both suffered death for the same: The Earl at Pontfract 
z Ibid. n. 40. , and Mowbray at York 
a Ibid. n. 40. , soon after; scil. 15 Edw. 2. all his Lands being seized 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 1942.  into the King's hands, his Wife and Son imprisoned 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 1942.  in the Tower of London; and so grievously oppressed, that to alleviate the burden, she was necessitated to give 
d Pat. 17 Ed. ●. p. 2. m ●.  up unto that then potent Man, Hugh le Despencer, Earl of Winchester, the Castle and Manor of Brembrey; as also the Manors of Knappe, Shorham, Horsham, and Beau-Busson, which were of her Inheritance; and wherein William de Brewose the elder, had an estate only for life, to hold to the said Hugh (after the decease of William de Brewose) and his heirs for ever.  
Nay so great was the indignation of the King, and the Spencers, to the dead Bodies of this john de Mowbray, and those other who were hanged with him at York, that they would 
l H. Knighton, ●541. n. 30.  not suffer them to be taken down from the Gallows, and buried of a long ●ime after.  
The Lordships whereof this john de Mowbray was then 
m Esc. ● Ed. 3. ●. 87.  possessed, were these, viz. Shustoke in Com. War. creak in Com. Northampt. Melton-Moubray in Com. Leicest. and Epworth in Com. Line. all which he held of the King by Military service.  
And these in the County of York, which he held in capite, by Barony, viz. Theske, Kirkby, Malesart, Burton in Lonesdale, Bramton, Couton, Alwarthorpe Cave, Wytheley, Faxfleet; and the moiety of the Manor of Foukbrigge.  
All that I farther find of Aliva his Widow, is, That in 2 Edw. 3. she obtained 
n 〈◊〉 2 Ed. 3.  from the King, a Confirmation of Gowherland, in Wales, to herself, and the heirs of her Body, by her late Husband, john de Mowbray, begotten; the Remainder to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex, and his heirs: Also, that she afterwards became the Wife 
o Claus. 5 Edw. 3. m. 6.  of Sir Richard Peshale Knight, and died 
p Claus. 5 Edw. 3. m. 6.  in 5 Edw. 3.  
But john, 
john. 2.  the Son and Heir of this last mentioned john and Aliva, found more favour from King Edward the Third: For that King, in the first of His Reign, acknowledging 
q Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 3. m. 1.  the great sense he had of the eminent services, which the Forefathers of the said john had done to his Royal Progenitors; accepted 
r Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 3. m. 1.  of his homage before he came of full age, and gave him Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 3. m. 1.  of his Lands. Whereupon he marched 
t Rot. Scoc. 1. Edw. 3. m. 5.  into Scotland, in the expedition that year made.  
In 5 Edw. 3. this john, upon the death of his Mother, gave 
u Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 3. m. 12.  Three hundred pounds Fine, for the custody of all those Lands which were of her Inheritance. And in 7 Edw. 3. attended 
x Claus. 7 Ed. ●. in dorso m. 16.  the King in his Scotch expedition, then made. So also 
y Rot. Scoc. ● Ed. 3. m. 6.  in 8 & 
z Rot. Scot ● 11 Edw. 3. m. 18.  11 Edw. 3.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he represented to the King, That john de Mowbray his Father, having been retained by Indenture to serve King Edward the Second in his Wars, with Covenant 
a Claus. 12 Edw. 3. p. l. m. 33.  to receive certain Wages and Fees for the same, which were never paid, and now Petitioning 
b Claus. 12 Edw. 3. p. l. m. 33.  that he might have the arrears thereof, obtained 
c Claus. 12 Edw. 3. p. l. m. 33.  an Assignation of them out of the Exchequer.  
In the same year, upon 
d Claus. 12 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  that danger, which then appeared on the Coast of Sussex, from the number of French, and others, hover thereabouts; he received special command 
e Claus. 12 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  to repair to his Manor of Brember, with Horse and Arms, for the defence of those parts.  
In 13 Edw. 3. he was 
f Froi●●ard, ●ol. 23 a.  with the King in the third Bataglia of his Army, drawn up against the French at Uyronfosse, which retreated without fight. And in 14 Edw. 3. being constituted 
g 〈…〉  Governor of Barwick upon swede, was retained by Indenture 
h 〈…〉 , to continue there, from the first of May, for the one whole Twelve Month; having for the Guard thereof One hundred and twenty Men at Arms, One hundred Hobelers, and Two hundred Archers; of the which, he was to provide of his own proper Retinue, Sixty Men at Arms, whereof Ten to be Knights; Twenty Hobelers, and Sixty Archers. But of this number it appears 
i 〈…〉 , that there were Three Banerets, and Ten Knights; and that there being One thousand nine hundred eighty nine pounds five shillings, due to him by those Covenants; the Bishop of Durham, H. de Percy, and Ralph de Nevil (two great Barons of the North) were commanded 
k Rot. Scoc. 14 Edw. 3. m. ●.  to take care for the payment thereof.  
In 16 Edw. 3. the King, amongst other Letters to his Nobles, sent 
l Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 11.  to this john, to provide Forty Men at Arms, and Forty Archers for his service in that great expedition, then designed into France▪ appointing 
m Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 11.  him to be at London on, the Octaves of S. Hillary, there to treat and agree with his Council, touching the wages for those his Soldiers in that service. In which, he attended the King, and was 
n Froissard, f. 48 a.  with him at the Siege of Nantz in Britanny.  
In 17. Edw. 3. he had the like command 
o Rot. Franc. 17 Edw. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 16. , to provide as many Men at Arms and Archers, for the Wars of France.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he joined 
p Ypod. Neustr. 〈◊〉 eodem anno p. 119. n. 30.  his Forces unto those of the Archbishop of York, with divers other great Lords; and was 
q Ypod. Neustr. 〈◊〉 eodem anno p. 119. n. 30.  in that memorable Battle against David, King of Scots, (with his Army of Sixty thousand) near Durham; whom they utterly vanquished, and took prisoner 
r Ypod. Neustr. 〈◊〉. eodem anno p. 119. n. 30. ; himself, with the Lord Leyburne, and the Sheriff of Yorkshire, then commanding 
s Joh. Tia●muth. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. l. 21. cap. 76.  the third Battalia of the English Host. And the same year attended 
t Froissard, f 59 b.  the King into France, for raising the Siege of Agu●ilon.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was 
u Rot. Scoc. 21 Edw. 3. m. ●.  again in the Scotish Wars.  
And in 26 Edw. 3. being chief 
x Rot. Franc. 26 Ed. 3. m. 5.  of the Commissioners in Yorkshire, for guarding the Seacoasts against the French, then threatening an invasion; was also charged 
y Ibid. m. 7.  to find Thirty Men for Gowherland in Wales.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 29 Ed. 3. m. 1.  in the Marches of Scotland, upon the King's special service.  
And in 34 Edw. 3. being 
a Froissard, ●ol. 104 ●.  with the King in his Army at Bourge ●e Royne (two leagues from Paris) the King taking 
b Froissard, ●ol. 104 ●.  his way thence to Montlehery. This Lord Mowbray (with the Lord Nevil, and some others) laid 
c Froissard, ●ol. 104 ●.  themselves in the Ambushment (about three leagues from Paris) expecting that the French would issue out; which happening accordingly, they skirmished 
d Froissard, ●ol. 104 ●.  with them, and had the victory 
e Froissard, ●ol. 104 ●. . But, after this I find no farther mention of him, than that the stile 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 776 b. n. 30.  which he used in his Charters, was Dominus Insulae de Haxiholme, & de Honoribus de Gowher & de Brember; and that he died 
g Tho. Wals. in eodem anno p. 171. n. 40.  at York of the Pestilence, 4 Octob. 35 Edw. 3. then seized 
h Esc. 35 Ed. 3. p. 2. n. 10.  of the ruinous Castle at Bedford; as also of the Manors of Willington, Hams, Broumham, and Lyntelade in that County. Likewise of Threske, Woodhall, Kirkby-Malsart, and Burton in Lonesdale, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manor of Eppeworth, with the whole Isle of Axholme, in Com. Linc. And morcover of the Castle of Brember, with its Members in Sussex; the Hundreds of Bru●ford, Stening, Greensteed, Borghbeck; the half Hundreds of Cysewrithe and Fishersgate: As also of the Towns of Brember and Shogham; of the Manors of Beding, Kingsberne, Findone, Wassington, Knap, Greensteed, Horsham; the Park of Beanbush in le Sele; as also of S. leonard's Chase. And that he was buried 
i Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. 194 a. n. 20.  in the Gray-Friers at Bedford, leaving issue 
k Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  by joan his Wife, one of the Daughters 
l Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  of Henry, Earl of Lancaster, john de Mowbray 
m Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 , his Son and Heir; who was born 
n Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  at Eppeworth before mentioned, in ann. 1326. and of full 
r Esc. 35 E. 3. ut supra.  age when his Father died. Which john doing his Homage soon after, had livery 
s Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 17.  of his Lands.  
This is that john, 
john. 3.  who took 
t Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 9  to Wife Elisabeth the Daughter and Heir to john Lord Segrave, by Margaret his Wife, Daughter and and sole Heir to Thomas of Brotherton (second Son to King Edward the first) Earl of Norfolk, and Earl Marshal of England: By which marriage a great inheritance in Lands, with addition of much honour, came to this Noble Family.  
As to his public employments, the first that I meet with, is, that in 30 Edw. 3. (his Father then alive) he was 
u Rot. Franc. 30 E. 3. n. 14.  in Britanny, in the War made there, by King Edward, against the French.  
And that in 41 Ed. 3. he was 
* Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  again in the Wars of France. As also one of the great Lords there, who made 
* Froisard. f. 146. b.  Oath for the observance of those Articles of Peace, then concluded on betwixt King Edward and the French.  
Shortly after which, scil. in 42 E. 3. taking 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 294. ●. n. 30. Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 2. n. 42. & n. 7.  a journey to the Holy-Land, he had the hard fate to be slain 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 294. ●. n. 30. Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 2. n. 42. & n. 7.  by the Turks in his passing near Constantinople, upon the Feast day of S. Dennis 42 E. 3. leaving issue 
z Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 294. ●. n. 30. Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 2. n. 42. & n. 7.  john his Son and Heir but four years of age, and somewhat more: who in 48 Edw. 3. had licence 
a Rot. Franc. 48 E. 3. m. 22.  to travail beyond Sea. Shortly after which his Mother died 
b Esc. 50 E. 3. n. 44. Bedf. .  
This john was created 
c Cart. 1. R. 2. m. 30. T. Wals. in an. 1 R. 2. 196. n. 10.  Earl of Nottingham, 
Comes Notingh.  on the day of King Richard the seconds Coronation with this special clause in the Charter of his Creation; viz that all his Lands and Tenements whereof he was then possessed, or should afterwards purchase, should be held sub Honore Comitali, and as parcel of his Earldom.  
In 2 R. 2. he joined his forces with the Earl of Northumberland, and entered 
* Froisard. f. 205. a.  Scotland, but died 
d Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 194. n. 30. Stow's Sur. p. 438. a.  within few years after, under age, at Lo●don, the Tuesday next preceding the Feast of S. Valentine 6 R. 2. and was buried 
e Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 194. n. 30. Stow's Sur. p. 438. a.  in the Church of the Friars- Carmelites, nea● Fleetstreet.  
To whom succeeded Thomas, his Brother and Heir, than 
f Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 58.  seventeen years of age (who had 
g Regist. de Newburg.  that Christian name by the appointment of his Mother, for the reverence she bore to S. Thomas of Canterbury; (his Godfathers 
h Regist. de Newburg.  at the Font being Robert then Abbot of Fountaius, and Geffrey Abbot of Salley.)  
This Thomas, 
Thomas.  created 
i Cart. 5 & 6 R. 2. n 6.  also Earl of Nottingham, in 6 R. 2. (as his Brother had been) took 
k Esc 7 R. 2. n. 60.  to Wife Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to john le Strange of Blackmere: which Elizabeth died 23 Aug. 7 Ric. 2. without issue: And in 7 Ric. 2. together 
* Froiss●rd. f. 317. a.  with the Earl of Northumberland, and some of the Northern Barons he entered 
m Froiss●rd. f. 317. a.  Scotland with a thousand Spears, and six thousand Archers.  
In 8 R. 2. he was retained by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars.  
And in 9 R. 2. constituted 
n Pat. 9 R. 2. p. ●. m. 38.  Earl Marshal of England, (by reason of his descent from Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal, as hath been observed) to hold 
o Pat. 9 R. 2. p. ●. m. 38.  the same Office for term of his Life.  
In 10 R. 2. he went to Sea 
p Yphod. N. p. 145. n. 10. Th. Wals. p. 359. n. 10.  with Richard Earl of Arundel, (then constituted Admiral) to oppose the incursion of the King's public Enemies; and shared in the glory of that Victory, then obtained, in that Naval adventure against the French, Flemings, Normans, and Spaniards; as also 
q Th. Wals. 356. n. 20.  of that valiant attempt upon the Castle of Breast in Britanny, which was then 
r Th. Wals. 356. n. 20.  taken by the English: but such was the prevalency 
s Ibid. n. 40.  of the Duke of Ireland, at that time, and of those other parasites, who had the King's ear; as that upon his return; instead of an honourable reception for his good service, he was not looked on with any fair countenance; being one 
u Ib. 359. n. 1●▪  of those whose death was designed by that Duke and his complices.  
This Thomas did not make proof of his age until 
* Claus. 28 R. 2. m. 1.  12 Ric. 2. but then, so doing, and performing his Homage, he had livery 
x Claus. 28 R. 2. m. 1.  of all his Lands; and thereupon constituted 
y Rot. Scoc. 12 R. 1. m. 3.  Governor of Barwick upon ●weed; as also sent 
z Th. Wals. p. 368. n. 30.  with a military power against the Scots, who had invaded Northumberland, and made great spoil in those parts: but, having 
a Th. Wals. p. 368. n. 30.  not strength sufficient to give them Battle, he retreated 
b Th. Wals. p. 368. n. 30.  back without any attempt upon them.  
After this (scil. in 14 R. 2.) he wasmade 
c 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle of Merke, in France; as also Captain 
d 〈…〉  of Calais, for the term of five years.  
The next year following (scil. 15 R. 2.) at the instance 
e Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. ●. ●.  of this Earl, it was, that the King vouchsafed such favour to the Town of Calais, that for the honour thereof, the Mayor and his successors, should thenceforth have 
f Rot. Franc. 15 R. ●. ●.  a Sword born before them, with the point upwards; except at such time as the King himself, or any of his Uncles, or the Captain of Calais, or his Lieutenant should be present; and then to carry the point thereof downwards.  
In 16 R. 2. he was constituted 
g Rot. 〈◊〉 16 R. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  the King's Li●●tenant in Calais, as also in the parts of Picardy, Flanders, and Artoys; and likewise Governor 
h Ibid.  of Calais, and of the new Tower there: And for 
i Pat. 21 ●. 2. m. 8. 〈◊〉 Inspe●.  his many good services done, and to be done, had a grant 
k Pat. 21 ●. 2. m. 8. 〈◊〉 Inspe●.  of two hundred Marks per annum for life to be paid out of the Exchequer, until such time as the King should better provide for him.  
Moreover, he stood in such favour; that the King, acknowledging 
l 〈…〉  his just and hereditary title to bear for his Crest a golden Leopard, with a white Label, which of right did belong to the King's eldest Son (in case he had any;) did, by his Letters patents grant 
m 〈…〉  unto him, and his heirs, authority to bear the Golden Leopard for his Crest, with a Coronet of Silver, about his neck, instead of the Label. And in the same year, constituted 
n 〈…〉  him Justice of Chester, and Flintshire, for term of life; with 
o 〈…〉  power to hold Pleas and Sessions there, by himself, or his sufficient Lieutenant: as also Justice 
* Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  of North-Wales.  
In 18 R. 2. he attended 
p 〈…〉  the King into Ireland.  
Moreover, in 19 R. 2. he was joined in Commission 
q 〈…〉  with Edward Earl of Roteland (Son of Edmund de Langley Duke of York) and others, to contract Marriage with Isabel eldest Daughter to Charles the sixth King of France, and King Richard: and again constituted 
r Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  Governor of the Castle of Calais.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year he obtained the King's licence 
* 〈…〉  for founding that Monastery of Carthusian Monks at his Manor of Eppeworth, in the Isle of Axholm, which he he thereupon established, and most amply endowed 
Ibid. . As also the King's Charter 
s Cart. 20 R. 2 n. 3. Rot. Parl. 20 R. 2. n. 33.  of confirmation of the Office of Earl Marshal of England, to the Heirs Male of his body; with an union of the Office of Marshal in the Courts of King's Bench and Exchequer thereunto: Likewise of the Office of Marshals-cryer before the Steward and Marshal of the King's household: And that he and his Heirs male, by reason of this their Office of Earl Marshal, should bear a Golden Truncheon, enamelled with black at each end, having at the upper end of it the King's Arms, graven thereon, and at the lower end his own Arms.  
How beit notwithstanding those his many services before remembered, such was the prevalency of his old Enemies (those Parasites by whom the King was governed) that the year following (viz. 21 R. 2. with divers other) he was 
Th. Wals. 390. n. 20.  arrested, and indicted of High Treason at Nottingham, and Witnesses suborned 
Th. Wals. 390. n. 20.  to accuse him in the ensuing Parliament.  
But here the Scene soon changed: for whether with the apprehension of his own danger, or alured by those voluptuaries, who bore such sway with the King; he forthwith adhered 
* Ibid. 391. n. 10.  to them in the destruction of that honourable person Richard Earl of Arundel, whose Daughter he had Married: and was one of the chief that guarded 
Ibid. 391. n. 10.  him to his Execution.  
Nay it is said by some 
Froissard. ●94. 2, , that he bound up his Eyes, and beheaded him himself.  
And soon after that, had 
Ibid. n. 40.  a principle hand in that execrable Murder of Thomas of Woodstock Duke of Gloucester, (the King's Uncle) causing him to be smothered with a Featherbed at Calais. Whereupon he became in such high favour at Court; that the King bestowed 
Pat. 21 R. 2. ●. 1. m. 5.  upon him, and the Heirs Male of his Body, the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Lewes, the Manors of Cokefield, Clayton, Dycheninge, Mething, Pe●cham, Brightelmeston, Rottingdene, Houndedene, Northese, Rademeld, Kymere, Middilton, Alington, Worth, Pycombe, Sefford, Iford, Pedingho, Kingston, and Littleworth; the Hundreds of Poninges, Buttringhull, Strete, Become, Swanbergh, Holmestrowe, Yonesmere, Whalesbone; the half Hundred of Fishergate; the half Hundred of Wyndham, and three hundred acres of marish, called Wayfeldmerch, with all other the Lands of Richard Earl of Arundel, which by reason of the said Earls forfeiture, came to the King; together with all Knights Fees and advowsons of Churches, in the Counties of Surry and Sussex; the Castle and Town of Reygate, with the Park, Warren, and Chases only excepted. And besides all this, the Castle and Town of Castleacre, with its members and appurtenances, in Norfolk, which, by the forfeiture of the said Earl, came to the Crown.  
Moreover, the Castle and Manor of Hanslape, the Manors of Olney, Querndon, and Shenley, Mansel, in the County of Buckingham; the Manors of Berghdon, Greatham, Preston, and Uppingham, in the County of Roteland; the Manors of Molton, and Potters-pirie, in the County of Northampton; the Manors of Brayles, Toneworth, Berkswill, Lighthurne, Morton, and Mereshull in Com. Warr. and the Manor of Yerdley, in the County of Worcester, with all Knights Fees, Advousons', &c. to the same belonging, which by the forfeiture of Tho. Beaucamp Earl of Warwick, then came to the said King's hands: the grant of all which bears date the 28th day of September.  
And the next day; 
Thomas Dur Nor●●. (1.)  viz. 29 Septem. advanced 
a Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5. per Inspex. Cart. 21 R. 2. n. 23.  him to the title of Duke of Norfolk (his Grandmother Margaret Daughter and Heir to Thomas of Brotherton, being the same day created 
b Ibid. n. 22.  Duchess of Norfolk.)  
Furthermore, within one week after, he obtained another grant, to himself and the Heirs Male of his Body, of the Manor of Worth, with the two Parks thereto belonging; and of the Manor of Kingston juxta Lewes, in Sussex: with the reversion of the Manors of Kenynghale in Norfolk, Peterwell in Essex, and Wyenge in Buckingamshire; and advowsons of the Churches, etc. part also of the possessions of the said Richard Earl of Arundel.  
But see how slippery all Earthly greatness is, whereof the foundation is laid with Blood. Being thus set up with Honour and Riches, he soon irrecoverably fell: for within a short space, being accused 
d Th. Wals. p. 392. n. 30.  by the the Duke of Hereford (viz. Henry of Bolinbroke, afterwards King by the name of Henry the fourth) for certain words spoken in disgrace of the King. viz. 
* Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n. ●3.  that the King, notwithstanding his fair countenance, and great oaths made, meant nevertheless to oppress the Dukes of Lancaster, Aumarle, Exeter, and the Marquis of Dorset; he challenges 
e Th. Wals. p. 392. n. 30.  the Duke to a Duel, which was appointed at Coventry 
f Th. Wals. p. 392. n. 30.  upon G●sford-green; Lists accordingly being set up; whereunto he came 
g Holinsh. Chron. p. 494. col. 2.  the day assigned, from his castle of Caludon, hard by, on a Barbed Horse, covered with Crimson Velvet, embroidered with Lions of Silyer, and Mulbery-trees.  
But having entered the Lists in great pomp, the K. prohibited 
h Th. Wals. ut supra. Rot. Parl. 21 R. ●. n. 21, & 23.  them to go on to the Combat, banishing 
i Th. Wals. ut supra. Rot. Parl. 21 R. ●. n. 21, & 23.  the Duke of Hereford for ten years, and this our Duke of Norfolk during life: forbidding 
k Th. Wals. ut supra. Rot. Parl. 21 R. ●. n. 21, & 23.  any person whatsoever, to intercede for either of them, under grievous penalties. This being done 
l Ibid. n. 40.  (which is not a little observable) that very day Twelvemonth that he caused the Duke of Gloucester to be murdered at Calais.  
Whereupon he was first (scil. 26 Februar. 21 R. 2.) committed 
m Claus. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 18.  prisoner to Windsor Castle, and in October following sent 
n Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 8.  away; having liberty 
o Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 8.  to transport himself with forty 
p Rot. Pranc. 22 R. 2. m. 12.  persons of his retinue, from any Haven betwixt Orwell, and Scardeburgh, and to go 
q Pat. 22 R. 2. ut supra.  into Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, according to an Ordinance 
r Pat. 22 R. 2. ut supra.  made in the Parliament at Coventry; as also to 
s Rot. Franc. ut supra.  take with him a thousand pounds for his support; with as much Gold, and Silver-Plate, Jewels, Harness, and other Furniture, as he should think fit.  
After which Banishment he never returned more into England, but died 
t Th. Wals. p. 421. n. 10.  at Venice, of the Pestilence, in his return 
u Regist. de New●urg  from jerusalem, upon 
* Esc. 1 H. ●. n. 71.  the Monday next before the Feast of S. Michael the Archangel 1 Hen. 4. seized 
x Esc. 1 H. ●. n. 71.  of these vast possessions; viz. the Castle of Sweinesey, and dominions of Gowher, and Kilvey, in the Marshes of Wales; the Manor of Wenge, in Com. Buck. the Manors of Aspele, Alsphathe, Fleckenho, Thurlaston, Caloudon, Weston juxta Chiriton, and Chiping-Kington in Com. Warr. the Manors of Kenet Kentford, and Hynton in Com. Cantabr. the Manors of Fenny-Stanton, and Alkemondbury, in Com. Hunt. the Manors of Chacombe, Barton-Segrave, and Creek, in Com. Northamp. the Manors of Chesterford, Dovercourt, Rumford, Prittlewel, and Morton, in Com. Essex. the Manor of Wesson, in Com. Heref. the Castle of Strogoile, and Manor of Tudenham in the County of Gloucester, and Marshes of Wales; the Manors of Fornesete, Lopham, Dikelburgh, Southfeld, Ditchingham, the Manor and half Hundred of Ersham; the Manors of Hanworth, Halveryate, Framingham, South-Walsham, Harliston, Keninghale, with the third part of the Manor of Lodene, in Comitat. Norff. the Manors of Segrave, Sileby, and Mont-sorrell, in Com. Leicest. the Castle of Framelingham, with its Members; vix. the Manors of Walton, Soham- Comitis, and Kenet; the Manor and Borough of Bungey; the Manors of Stoneham, ●oningworth, Kelishale, Staverton, Halisle, Hoo, and Pesenhale, with the Hundred of Loose, in Com. Suff. the Castle and Manor of Brethy; the Manors of Rostlaston, and Cotton, in Com. Derb. the Manors of Snodesdon, and Kingswode, in the County of Salop. and Marshes of Wales; the Castle of Bedford, with the Manors of Haunes, Wiliton, Stotfeld, and Wilinton, in Com. Bedf. the Manors of Pen, and Wenge, in Com. Buck. the Manor of North-pidele, in Com. Wigorn. the Castle of Bre●●bre with the Manor of Knappe, Shoram, Horsham, Beaubushe, Fyndon, Wassyngton, Bedinge, West-Grinstede, Kingsbernes, Bosham, and Stokton, in Com Sussex. and the Manors of Thresk, Hovingham, Dinington, Thwait, Kirkeby-Malesart, and the Chase of Niderlale, in Com. Ebor.  
Leaving issue by Elizabeth 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 194. a. n. 60.  his second Wife, Sister 
z Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 194. a. n. 60.  and Coheir to Thomas Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel, Thomas, 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 194. a. n. 60.  his Son and Heir; as also john a younger Son; with two Daughters, Isabel, and Margaret; the one married to Sir james Berkley, the other to Sir Robert Howard Knights.  
Which Elizabeth surviving him, had assigned 
b Claus. 3 H. 4. p. 1. m. 18.  to her, for her Dowry, the Castle and Manor of Framlingham, with its appurtenances; the Manors of Walton, Seham, and Kenet; the Manor and Burough of Bungeye; the Manors of Stonham, Doningworth, kelshall, Staverton, Holislee; Ho, with the Hundred of Loose, and Manor of Pesenhale in Com. Suff. the Manors of Witherdele, in Com. Leic. Stodesdon, and Kingsewode in Com. Salop. Kenet, and Kentford, in Com. Cantabr. Chesterford, Dovercourt, and Rumford, in Com. Essex. And because the Castle and Manor of Framelingham before-specified, standing near to the Sea, was subject to much danger by incursions of Enemies; King Henry the fourth in exchange thereof, assigned unto her, the Castle and Manor of Bretby, with the Manors of Rostlaston and Colon, twelve messages, fourteen Ox-gangs of Land and forty shillings Rend in Repin●on, Lynton, Meleton, Wylington, Asburne, and Howes in Com. Derb. as also the Manor of Pen in Com. Buck. and Hundr●d of Gosco●e, in Com. 〈◊〉  
She married 
c Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 25.  to Gerard de Vsflete; and died 8 july, 3 H. 6.  
¶ ay now come to Thomas 
Thomas.  above-specified, Son 
d Esc. 1 H ●. n. 71.  and Heir to the same john and Elizabeth.  
This Thomas was but fourteen 
e Esc. 1 H ●. n. 71.  years of age at the Death of his Father, and never 
f Esc. 6 H. ●. n. 44. & E● 8 H. 4. ●. ●.  had the title of Duke, nor any other than earl-marshal: Neither is there any more to be said of him, but that he married 
g Claus. H. ●. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  Constance Daughter of john Holland Earl of Huntingdon, and Duke of Exeter; and that, taking 
h Th. 〈◊〉. p. 414. ●. 30. & ● 425. 〈◊〉 20, & ●.  part with Richard Scrope Archbishop of York, in that conspiracy against the King. 6 Hen. 4. was beheaded 
i Th. 〈◊〉. p. 414. ●. 30. & ● 425. 〈◊〉 20, & ●.  at York; his Head set 
k Th. 〈◊〉. p. 414. ●. 30. & ● 425. 〈◊〉 20, & ●.  upon the Walls of that City, and his Body buried 
l Th. 〈◊〉. p. 414. ●. 30. & ● 425. 〈◊〉 20, & ●.  in the Cathedral there.  
To whom succeeded 
m Esc. 8 E. 4. n. ●.  john his Brother, aged 
n Esc. 8 E. 4. n. ●.  seventeen years, 8 H. 4. who in the fourteenth year of that King's reign, proving 
o Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 4. m. ●.  his age, had Livery 
p Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 4. m. ●.  of all his Lands.  
This john being 
q Th. 〈◊〉 437. n. ●.  with King Henry the fifth at the siege of Harfleu (3 Hen. 5.) became distempered 
r Th. 〈◊〉 437. n. ●. , (by eating of Fruit) with the Flux (as divers other great persons than were) and was therefore necessitated to 
s Th. 〈◊〉 437. n. ●.  return into England, before that famous Battle of Agincourt (which soon after ensued) where King Henry obtained so glorious a victory.  
And in the next ensuing year, was, by Indenture retained 
* Ex autog●. penès Claus. pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, with an hundred Men at Arms, and three hundred Archers; whereof himself to be one, five Knights, and the rest Esquires; whereof the third part to be Footmen, and the rest to serve on Horseback.  
In 5 Hen. 5. he was 
t 〈…〉  in Normandy, in K. Henry's service; and commanded 
u 〈…〉  part of his Army at the Siege of Cane; continuing 
* 〈…〉  in those parts till the death of that victorious King.  
And in 1 Hen. 6. was again retained to serve the King in those Wars, with one Baneret, four Knights, an hundred and fourteen Men at Arms, and three hundred and sixty Archers.  
Moreover, in 3 Hen▪ 6. in the Parliament then held at Westminster, he was restored 
x 〈…〉  to the title and dignity of Duke of Norfolk (using 
y 〈…〉  no other than E. Marshal and Nottingham before.)  
And in 4 Hen. 6. being 
z 〈…〉  of full age, and doing his Homage 
a 〈…〉  had Livery 
b 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
In 8 Hen. 6. he was again retained 
c 〈…〉  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars.  
And by his last Will 
d 〈…〉  and Testament bearing date 20 Maii 7 Hen. 6. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Charter-house, within the Isle of Axholme; ordaining 
e Ibid.  that the Bones of his Father, which lay buried at Ulenice, should be translated thither.  
To Katherine 
f 〈…〉  his Wife (Daughter 
g 〈…〉  to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland; afterwards married to 
h 〈…〉  Thomas Strangwayes Esq and after that to john 
i 〈…〉  Viscount Beaumond, and lastly 
k 〈…〉  to Sir john Widvile Knight, Brother to Anthony Earl Rivers) he bequeathed 
l 〈…〉  all his Plate of Gold and Silver, or Silver and gilt; and appointed 
m 〈…〉 , that she should hold during her life, the Castle and Honour of Brembre in Sussex, with the appurtenances; as also the Castle of G●●her in Wales; and departed 
n Esc. 11 ● 6. n. 〈◊〉.  this life 19 Oct. 11 H. 6. leaving issue 
o Esc. 11 ● 6. n. 〈◊〉.  john his Son and Heir than seventeen years of age.  
But over and above what she had by this his bequest, there was assigned 
p Claus. 〈◊〉 Hen. 6. m. 〈◊〉.  to her for her Dowry, the Lordships of Forueseat, Lopham, Southfield, Eresham, Haneworth, Framingham Parva, with the Hundreds of Laundiche, and So●th-Greenhow, with two parts of the Manor of Loche in Norfolk; likewise the third part of two parts of Forty shillings of the custom of the Market at Guildford in Surrey; the Castle, Manor, and Borough of Strogo●l (in the Marches of Wales) the Manor of Tudeham in Com. Gloc. The Manors of Silby, Mountsorel; the Park of Overton, and Hundred of Goscote in Com. Leic. The Manors of Great Chesterford, D●vercourt, Rumford; the Borough of Harwich; the third part of two parts of the Manors of High Rothing, and Onesham Hall; and the third part of the Manor of Langetous in Canefield Parva, in Essex; the Castle of Bedford, with the Manors or Hames, Willington, and Stotfold in Com. Bedf. And the Manor of Pen, with six Messages, one Carucate, and one Virgate of Land in Morton and Smeth●ere; as also, the Manor of Wenge, and the third part of two parts of the Manor of Medmenham in Com. Buck.  
Which john 
john.  (Son to the last mentioned john) came of full age 
Pat. 14 H. 6. ●. 2. m. 9  in 14 Hen. 6. and in the seventeenth of that King's Reign, was sent Ambassador 
Pat. 17 H. 6●. ●. m. 27.  into Piccardy, to treat of Peace betwixt the Kings of England and France.  
After which, viz. in 23 Hen. 6. upon 
Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5.  confirmation of the title of Duke of Norfolk to him (which was first conferred on Thomas his Grandfather) he had a grant 
t Pat. 23 H. 6. P. 1. m. s.  of place and seat in Parliament and elsewhere, next to the Duke of Exeter.  
In 25 Hen. 6. this john went 
Rot. Frane. ●5 H 6. m 20.  on Pilgrimage to Rome. And in 35 Hen. 6. making his vow 
Rot. Fran. 35 H. 6. m. 9  to go likewise on Pilgrimage to divers holy places in Ireland, Scotland, Britanny, Piccardy, and Cologne; and to the Blood of our Saviour, at Windesnake; as also to Rome and jerusalem, for recovery of the King's health, he had Licence 
Rot. Fran. 35 H. 6. m. 9  to that purpose.  
In 1 Edw. 4. he was constituted 
z 〈…〉  Justice Itinerant of all the Forests on the South of Trent; but departed 
〈…〉  this life the same year, and was buried 
b 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Thetford in Norfolk; leaving issue by Eleanor 
c 〈…〉  his Wife, Daughter 
d 〈…〉  to William, Lord Bourchier, john his Son and Heir.  
Which john in 29 Hen. 6. (24 Martii, his Father then living) was created 
c 〈…〉  Earl Wa●ren and Surrey; an in 11 Edw. 4. was 
f 〈…〉  one of those Lords, who subscribed their names to that recognition, then made in Parliament, to Prince Edward the King's eldest Son.  
Moreover in 14 Edw. 4. he was retained 
〈…〉  to serve the King in his Wars of France for one whole year, with forty Spears, himself accounted; two Knights, and three hundred Archers. But of him I find no more, than that he departed 
〈…〉  this life at his Castle of Framingham in Norfolk, upon Tuesday next after the Feast of the Epiphany, 15 Edw. 4. and was buried 
〈…〉  in the Abbey of Thetford; leaving issue by Elizabeth 
〈…〉  his Wife, Daughter 
〈…〉  of john Talbot, the first Earl of Shrewsbury of that name.  
Anne his sole Daughter 
〈…〉  and Heir, four years old in 17 Edw. 4. Afterwards Wedded 
〈…〉  to Richard, Duke of York, second Son to King Edward the Fourth, but died without issue; by means whereof, the Inheritance of this great House, resorted to the Families of Berkley and Howard, in respect that Isabel and Margaret, the two Daughters to Thomas Mowbray, first Duke of Norfolk beforementioned, were so married, as I have already expressed. Which Anne lieth buried 
o Camd. Epic. taph.  in the Chapel of S. Erasmus, in the Abbey Church of Westminster.   

Albini of Cainho.  
THe first of this Line, of whom I have found mention, is Henry de Albini, 
Henry.  (a younger Son of Nigel de Albini, without doubt.) Which Henry, with the Lady Sicily his Wife, in the time of King Henry the First, gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 348 a.  two Hides of Land, lying in their Manor of Co●es 
b Infra Domi●●um de 〈◊〉. , unto that little Cell of Nuns, called Sopwel, situate near S. Alban in Hartfordshire.  
To whom succeeded Robert de Albini, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; which Robert added 
c Ibid. n. 30.  the gift of a Yard Land, lying also in Cotes, unto that Cell, at such time as he placed Sicily his Sister to be a Votaress there; and confirmed 
d Ibid. n. 50.  what Henry his Father had formerly given thereto, with Amicia his Sister.  
This Robert was Founder 
e Ibid. 325 b.  of the Priory of Beaulieu in Hartfordshire (a Cell also to that great Abbey of S. Alban) and gave 
f Ibid. n. 50.  to the Monks of that House, Pasturage for ten Oxen to graze with his own Oxen in Clophell alias Cainho; So also Pasturage for One hundred Sheep, and likewise 
g Ibid. n. 50.  Fifteen Acres of Land, for Service to be performed in the Chapel at Cainho, three days in the week; for which munificence, both he himself, Nigel his Brother, and Sicily their Mother, were received 
h Ibid. 326 ●. n. 10.  into their Fraternity, as Monks of that Priory.  
Moreover, in 22 Hen. 2. he paid 
i Rot. Pip. 22 Hen 2. ●uck. & Bed●  an amercement of One hundred marks for trespassing in the Kings Forest. And in 2 Rich. 1. he accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  Twelve pound ten shillings for the Scutage of Wales; but died in 4 Rich. 1. as it seems, or somewhat before; For in that year Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir paid 
l Rot. Pip 4 Ric. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  to the King Ninety six pound thirteen shillings four pence for his relief.  
In 6 Rich. 1. this Robert 
Robert.  the Second was 
m Rot. Pip. 6 Ric. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  with the King in his expedition into Normandy. And in 13 joh. was 
n Ro● Pip. 13 Joh. Buck. & Bedf  acquitted of payment for Twenty five Knights Fees, upon levying the Scutage of Scotland.  
In 16. joh. he answered 
o R●t Pip. 16 Joh Buck. & Bedf.  Fifty pounds for Twenty five Knights Fees, upon collecting the Scutage of Po●ctou. But in 9 Hen. 3. he died, Robert his Son being then in minority; and thereupon in 
p Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m 18. Rot. Pip. 15 Hen. 3. Buck & Bedf.  Ward to William de Beauchamp, Baron of Bedford.  
Which Robert (the Son) lived but a short time 
q Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m. 2. , as it seems: For in 18 Hen. 3. William de Hocton, who had then married 
r Rot. Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot Fin. 19 Hen 3● m. 10.  Isabel, one of the Daughters of the second Robe●● (Sister of this last Robert) accounted 
s Rot. Pip. 18 Hen 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot Fin. 19 Hen 3● m. 10.  for Eight Knights Fees, and a third part; and a third of a fourth part, which were of her Inheritance; the other two daughters being thus 
t Rot Fin. 18 Hen 3. m 6 Rot. Pip. 20 Hen 3. sub 〈…〉.  married; viz. I●an to Ceffrey de Beauchamp, and Asselina to Ralph de S. Amand; which Ralph de S. Amand in 21 H. 3. paid 
u Rot. Pip. 21 Hen. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  Fifty marks for the Relief of the third part of that Barony of Cainho, which he had in marriage with Asseline his Wife, one of the Daughters and Heirs of the same Robert; the Wardship and Marriage of which Asseline was granted 
x Pat. 18 H. 3. n. 11.  unto Almaric de S. Amand, Father of the said Ralph, to the end 
y Pat. 18 H. 3. n. 11. , that his Son should take her to Wife.  
Of joan I farther find, That in 26 Hen. 3. she had a Charter 
z Claus. 26 Hen. 3. ●. 2.  for a Market to be held at Am●thil in Bedfordshire, every week upon the Thursday; and a Fair yearly upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Mary Magdalen. But this joan, dying without issue (as it seems) her third part of that Barony came to be divided betwixt the two other Sisters, as is evident 
a Testa de Nevil Bedf. Rot. Pip. 25 Hen. 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot. Fin. 25 Hen. 3. m. 11.  by the Relief for the same, paid by them in 25 Hen. 3. Ralph de S. Amand, then accounting Twenty five pounds; and Isabel the Widow of William de Houton or Hocton Twenty five marks; which Isabel in 28 Hen▪ 3. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 28 Hen. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  the King a Fine of Threescore marks for liberty to marry again, whom she thought fit; and accordingly had 
c Claus. 35 H. 3. m. 18.  Drogo de Pratellis afterwards for her second Husband.   

Bigod.  
THe first of this great Family that settled here in England, was Roger Bigod, 
Roger 1.  who in the Conqueror's time did 
a Domesd. in iisdem Comi●●tibus.  possess six Lordships in Essex, and an Hundred and seventeen in Suffolk.  
This Roger in the first of William Rufus, adhering to those great Men, who put themselves in arms against the King (of whom I have in my Discourse of Odo, Earl of Kent, already spoke) fortified 
b ●. Dunelm. 214. n 60.  the Castle of Norwich, on the behalf of Robert Curthose, and 
c Rad. de Di●eto, 490 a. 39  wasted the Country thereabouts.  
During that King's Reign, I have not observed any thing farther memorable of him; but in the first of Henry the First, being 
d W. Malms. ●8 a. n. 40.  one of those who stood firm to that King, he was a witness 
e Testa de Nevil. Norf. & Suff.  to his Laws; and had Framingham in Suffolk of his gift 
f M. Paris, in An. 1100. p. 56. n. 30. . Moreover, by the advice 
g Monast. Anglic. 664 a. n. 40.  of the same King, Maud his Queen, Herbert, then Bishop of Norwich, and the Lady Adeliza his own Wife, he Founded 
h Monast. Anglic. 664 a. n. 40.  the Abbey of Thetford in Norfolk, in An. 1103. (3 Hen. 1.) He gave 
i Ibid. 29 b. n. 50.  also to the Monks at Rochester, his Church of S. Felix, at Waletune; and departing 
k R. Hoved. 270 a. n. 40.  this life in An. 1107. (7 Hen. 1.) was buried 
l Ord. Vit. 833 D.  in his Abbey of Thetford, with this Epitaph 
m Ord. Vit. 833 D.  on his Tomb. 
Clauderis exiguo Rogere Bigote Supulchro,  
Et rerum cedit portio parva tibi:  
Divitiae, sanguis, facundia, gratia Regum  
Intereunt, mortem fallere nemo potest.  
Divitiae mentes subvertunt; erigat ergo  
Te pi●●●, virtus, consiliumque Dei.   
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir; which William, being Steward 
n Monast. Anglic. 164 b. ●. 10.  of the Household to King Henry the First, in the Twentieth of that King's Reign, perished 
o Ord. V●●. 870 B.  in that lamentable shipwreck, with the King's Children, and divers other of the Nobility, passing out of Normandy into England.  
To this William succeeded Hugh Bigod, 
Hugh 1▪  his Brother 
p Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. No●●. Suff.  and Heir, who was also Steward 
q Monast. Anglic. 6502. n. 33.  of the Household to King Henry the First. But after the death of that King, which happened 
r Ypod. Neustr. ●8. n. 2● & 30. Rad. de Dice●o, 505. 〈◊〉.  to be in Normandy, he became the principal instrument for advancing Stephen, Earl of Boulogne, to the Crown of England▪ for being 
r Ypod. Neustr. ●8. n. ●0 & 30. Rad. de Dice●o, 505. 〈◊〉.  Steward of the Household to King Henry (an Office which gave him great repute) he hasted 
s Ypod. Neustr. ●8. n. 2● & 30. Rad. de Dice●o, 505. 〈◊〉.  into England; and, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, averred▪ upon his Oath, that King Henry on his death Bed, upon some dislike towards his Daughter Maud the Empress, did disherit her, and appoint Stephen; Earl of Boulogne, to be his Heir; whereupon the Archbishop (being 
u Ypod. Neustr. ●8. n. 2● & 30. Rad. de Dice●o, 505. 〈◊〉.  over-credulous) solemnly anointed 
x Ypod. Neustr. ●8. n. 2● & 30. Rad. de Dice●o, 505. 〈◊〉.  him King. For which great service, as some say, it was, that King Stephen, soon after, advanced him to the Earldom of the East-Angles, commonly called Norfolk; for by that title 
y Mat. Paris, in 〈◊〉 n. 20. R. Hoved. ●79 a. n. 40 , viz. Comes East-Anglorum, he is styled in An. 1140. (6 Steph.)  
But before the end of that first year of His Reign, it so happened 
z R. 〈◊〉 276 ●. , that King Stephen fell into a Lethargy; which occasioning a report 
a R. 〈◊〉 276 ●.  that he was dead, this Hugh went thereupon to his Castle at Norwich, and refused 
b R. 〈◊〉 276 ●.  to render it to any but the King himself.  
In 10. Steph. this Earl Hugh was one of the Witnesses 
c S. 〈◊〉 315. n. 11.  to King Stephen's Laws.  
In 18 Steph. he held 
d H. 〈◊〉 227 b. ●. 50.  the Castle of Ipswich against Henry, Duke of Normandy; but being not timely relieved, rendered 
e H. H●●●. 227 b. ●. 50.  it unto him. And afterwards upon that great defection 
f Ge●●a ●●●gis S●●●. 964 C. ● 966 C.  of Geffrey Magnavil, in the same King's time, was 
g Gesta ●●●gis S●●● 964 C. ● 966 C.  of his party.  
In 2 Hen. 2. this Hugh (for what respect I find not) gave 
h Chr. 〈◊〉 993 A. M. Paris, in An●● 1157.  up his Castles to the King.  
And in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
i Lib. R●●. ● Scacc. 〈…〉 Norf.  his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number One hundred twenty five, and those De Novo Feoffamento Thirty five.  
How soon after it was, I cannot say, in regard the date of his Creation is deficient; but evident it is, that K. Henry the Second advanced him a new to the dignity, and title of Earl of Norfolk, as by his Charter 
k Cart. 〈◊〉 S. n. ●3. , bearing date at Northampton, appeareth. By which Charter also, he had a grant of the Office of Steward, to hold and enjoy in as ample manner, as Roger Bigod, his Father, held the same, in the time of King Henry the First; and likewise a Ratification of the Lordships of Eresham, Walesham, Alvergate, and Aclay. Notwithstanding which favours, in 19 Hen. 2. he took 
l 〈…〉  part with Robert, Earl of Leicester, in that disloyal Insurrection than began by him, adhering 
m 〈…〉  to young Henry (whom King Henry had Crowned) in his Rebellious practices against his Father; and received from him a Grant 
n Joreval. 1084 n. 62. & 1085. n. 32  of the whole Honour of Eye in Suffolk; as also, the custody of the Castle at Norwich. And the better to support himself therein, received 
o 〈…〉  the French and Flemings into all his Castles.  
But in these his extravagant enterprises, he thrived not long; for the King prevailing, demolished 
p 〈…〉  his Castle at Walton; and advanced 
q Ibid. in An. 1174. 578. 3.  towards his other places of strength, at Fran●ngham and Bungey; wherein, having 
r Ibid. n. 20.  no more than Five hundred Soldiers (many of which discerning their danger, fled 
s Ibid. n. 20.  away) despairing 
t Ibid. n. 20.  also of any farther supply; he made 
u Ibid. n. 20.  his peace with the King for a Fine of a thousand marks; and rendering 
x R. Hoved. 308 b. n. 30.  those Castles, with much difficulty obtained 
y R. Hoved. 308 b. n. 30.  leave from the King, that the Flemings might return into their own Country.  
Not long after this, he went 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 373.  into the Holy Land with the Earl of Flanders, and died 
a Ex Vet. Cod. MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Do●●●an A. 8.  in An. 1177. 23 Hen. 2. Whereupon the King seized 
b R. Hoved. 320 b. n. 20.  upon all his Treasure, and retained 
c R. Hoved. 320 b. n. 20.  it in his hands.  
¶ To this Hugh succeeded 
d Ex praedicto Vet. MS. f. 93 a.  Roger, 
Roger 2.  his Son and Heir, whom King Richard the First, by his Charter 
e Cart. Antiq. S. n. 14▪  dated at Westminster, 27 Nou. in the first year of His Reign, did (again) constitute Earl of Norfolk, as fully as Hugh his Father, enjoyed that Honour, in the time of King Henry the Second. And moreover, rendered to him his Office of Steward; to hold as freely as Roger his Grandfather, or Hugh his Father held the same.  
He likewise ratified 
f Cart. Antiq. S. n. 14▪  unto him those Lordships of Eresham, Walesham, Alvergate, and Aclay. And restored 
g Cart. Antiq. S. n. 14▪  and confirmed 
h Cart. Antiq. S. n. 14▪  unto him all the Lands of Aubrey de Insul●, beyond Humber, and on this side Humber, id est Setrington,, and Holebrock, with their Appurtenances; and specially those Lands, which did not any service to Belvoir Castle, in the time of King Henry the First.  
Moreover, within the compass of the same year, he made 
i Chron. Joh. Castor. ex Col. R. Gl. nuper Somers. Her●●di.  him one of his Ambassadors to Philip, King of France, for obtaining Aid towards the recovery of the Holy Land.  
But for this favour from the King, of enjoying the Earldom of Norfolk, and that Hugh his Brother, should not have Livery of any Lands which were his Fathers, except by judgement of the King's Court, and his Peers; he gave 
k Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Norf. & Suff.  no less than a thousand marks to the King.  
Shortly after this, viz. in 3 Rich. 1. he was 
l R. Hoved. 339 a. n. 20.  one of the Sureties for William de Longcamp, Bishop of Ely, then Chancellor to the King, for performance of those Articles of Peace, which were then concluded on betwixt john, Earl of Noreton, and that Bishop, (King Richard then being in the Holy Land.) And when tidings were brought into England, that King Richard was made captive in Almain, he received command 
m Ibid. 413. n. 50. & 414 ●  from the same Bishop, who was then newly returned from those parts, to go back with him thither.  
Moreover, after the return of King Richard from his captivity (6 Rich. 1.) he attended 
n Ibid. 419 a. n. 30.  him, (with the rest of the Nobles) in that great Council then held at Nottingham. And at his second Coronation, was 
o Ibid. 420 a. n. 50  one of those Four Earls that carried the Silken Canopy over his head.  
In 2 joh. he was sent 
p Joreval. ●●●3. 2.  (together with Philip, Bishop of Durham) with Letters of safe conduct, unto William, King of Scotland, to require his speedy repair unto Lincoln (where the King then held his Parliament) to do his homage to King john. And in 15 joh. attended 
q Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  him into Poictou.  
But afterwards, scil. in 17 joh. taking part with the Rebellious Barons, was 
r Claus. 17. Joh in dorso ●. 21.  one of those that met together in an hostile manner; first at Stamford, and next at Brackley; and discerning their own power, exacted from him those strict Covenants, whereby the Government was put into the hands of Twenty five of their party, himself being one 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 841. , for which unparallelled insolence, he was, with the rest of his complices, excommunicated 
t Mat. Paris, 277 n 20.  by Pope Innocent the Third.  
In 5 H. 3. there being a determination 
u Claus. 5 Hen. 3. m. 12.  made in the great Council then held at Oxford, of that dispute which had in former times been raised betwixt the Earl of Leicester, and this Earl Roger, concerning the Stewardship of the King's Household, command 
x Claus. 5 Hen. 3. m. 12.  was given to Ranulph, Earl of Chester, (who had then the custody of the Earldom of Leicester) that he should render unto this Earl Roger, what was then remaining of the Ten Knights Fees belonging thereto.  
In which fifth year of King Henry the Third he died, as it seems; for Hugh 
Hugh ●.  his Son, had then Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 5 Hen 3. m 3.  of his Lands, performing 
z Rot. Fin. 5 Hen 3. m 3.  his homage.  
Another Son he had called William 
a Cart. Antiq. H. n. ●. , unto whom Robert de Sutton gave 
b Cart. Antiq. H. n. ●.  in Frankmarriage, with Margaret his Daughter, all his Lands in Sutton and Bures, with the Advowson of the Church; as also the Serjeanty of the Hundred of Berstaple, and Suit of all his Lands at Langedon, with the Advowson of that Church; which Grant was confirmed 
c Cart. An. liq. H. n. ●.  by King john in the Eleventh of His Reign. He had also a Daughter called Margery 
d Ex Coll. R. Glov. S. , Wife 
e Ex Coll. R. Glov. S.  of William de Hastings (Son of William) and had 
f Ex Coll. R. Glov. S.  by the gift of her Father, the Manor of Little Bradley in Frankmarriage. But I return to Hugh.  
In 7 Hen. 3. this Earl Hugh, being 
g Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 5 in dorso.  with the King's Army in Wales, had 
h Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 5 in dorso.  Scutage levied upon all his Tenants that held of him by Military service, in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, York, Essex, and Leicester: But of him I can say no more, than that he took to Wife 
i Monast. Anglic. 725 a. n. 60.  Maud, the eldest Daughter of William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, by whom he had issue Roger, who succeeded him in his Honours; as also Hugh, a younger Son, who in 41 Hen. 3. was 
k Ma●. Paris, p 971. 48.  by the then prevalent power of the Barons, made Justice of England. And, that departing 
l Ibid. 324. n. 50.  this life in An. 1225. 9 Hen. 3. Alexander, King of Scotland, for the sum of Five hundred marks, obtained 
m Rot. Pip. 10 Hen. 3. Norf. & Suff.  the Wardship of Roger his Son and Heir. Which Roger had formerly married 
n Pat. 9 H 3. m 3.  Isabel, Sister to the same King Alexander (scil. in 9 Hen. 3.)  
In 17 Hen. 3. the King celebrating 
o MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. k. 84 f. 50 ●  the Feast of Pentecost at Slocester, gird 
p MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. k. 84 f. 50 ●  this Roger 
Roger 3.  with the Sword of Knighthood: But soon after he was one of those that adhered to Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, in his Rebellious Actings.  
In 18 Hen. 3. he had Livery 
q Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 16.  of Framelingham Castle, by the King's special Precept.  
In 21 Hen. 3. there being great 
r M. Paris, 443. n 20.  animosities betwixt the Nobles of England, a Tournament was held 
s M. Paris, 443. n 20.  at Blithe in Nottinghamshire, where those of the South sided against them of the North: In which Tournament, they falling to hostility 
t M. Paris, 443. n 20. , the Southern Lords had 
u M. Paris, 443. n 20.  the better of the day: But in that Action, none behaved himself more bravely than 
x Ibid. 55●● n. 30.  this Earl Roger. For which he was so much taken notice of, in respect of his singular skill, in those warlike exercises, that it was not long after ere Peter de Savoy (an Alien) than Earl of Richmond, to make trial of his valour, desired to Tilt with him in a Tournament held at Northampton, in the Fifteenth of Easter, 25 H. 3.  
The next year following (scil. 26 Hen. 3.) being 
z Ibid. 1590. 43.  in France with King Henry, he was 
a Ibid. 1590. 43.  in that famous skirmish betwixt the French and English, near Zautoigne, where the English achieved no little honour: But being then longer detained from his own Country, than he well liked of, in 27 Hen. 3. (with some other of the English Nobility) he represented 
b Ibid. 595. 39  to the King, his desire to return, and had liberty 
c Ibid. 595. 39  accordingly.  
In 29 Hen. 3. the King having a purpose 
d Ibid. 639. n. 20 & 30.  to make War with the Scots; and to that end requiring an Aid, this Earl (amongst others) was 
e Ibid. 639. n. 20 & 30.  made choice of for one to consider thereof.  
In the same year, upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 29 Hen. 3. Ebor.  One hundred sixty two pounds eleven shillings for One hundred twenty five Knights Fees, and a fourth part which he held De veteri Feoffamento; and for Thirty seven Fees and an half De Novo. And was one of those then sent 
g Mat. Paris, 659. n. 10.  from the Kingdom of England, unto the Council at Lions, to make complaint of that great burden, under which this Realm than groaned from the See of Rome: But finding no redress, returned 
h Ibid. 681. n. 30.  with discontent, declaring, That this Realm would no longer be subject to those Exactions. And accordingly, the next year following (scil. 30 H. 3.) joined with other of the Lords in subscribing a Letter to the Pope, in the name of all the People of England, representing their intolerable sufferings thereby, requiring remedy therein. Moreover, the same year, after 
i Ibid. 700. n. 50.  frequent Solicitation, he obtained 
k Ibid. ●05. n. 30.  the Office and Honour of Marshal, in Right of Maud his Mother, eldest Daughter to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke. Soon after which, viz. in 32 H. 3. the King solemnly gave 
l Claus. ●0 Hen. 3. m. 5. MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bo●l. Med. 20. 112 b.  the Marshal's Rod into her hands, in regard of her seniority in the inheritance of Walter Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke; which she thereupon delivered unto this Earl Roger, her Son and Heir, whose homage the King received for the same; and sent his Precept 
m Claus. 54 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 8.  to the Treasurer, and Barons of his Exchequer, commanding them, That he should thenceforth enjoy whatsoever appertained to that Office; and to admit 
n Claus. 54 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 8.  whomsoever he should assign and depute to sit for him in that Court, in case he should be a fit person for the same.  
Which Maud was after married 
o Monast. Anglic. 725 a. n. 50.  to john de Warren, Earl of Surrey; and departing 
p Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 3●5.  this life in An. 1248 (32 Hen. 3.) was buried 
q Ex Registro Abb. de porttu S. Mariae in Hibernia, inter Coll. Prenob. Georgii nuper Comitis de Toteneis.  in the Abbey of Cinterne in Wales; her four Sons, viz. 
r Ex Registro Abb. de portu S. Mariae in Hibernia, inter Coll. Prenob. Georgii nuper Comitis de Toteneis.  Roger, Hugh, Ralph, and john, carrying 
s Ex Registro Abb. de portu S. Mariae in Hibernia, inter Coll. Prenob. Georgii nuper Comitis de Toteneis.  her Body into the Quire.  
In the same year this Earl was 
t Mat. Paris, 713. n. ●0. & 744. n. 30.  in that great Convention of Parliament held at London, wherein many grievances, under which the people then suffered, being represented, the King promised redress. And about that time, having advertisement 
u Ibid. 769. n. 40 & 50.  that the Earl of Gisnes was arrived in England, caused him to be 
x Ibid. 769. n. 40 & 50.  taken; by reason whereof, a great complaint was made. Whereupon, being sent for to give answer thereto, he told 
y Ibid. 769. n. 40 & 50.  the King, That when he himself went as his Ambassdor to the Council at Lions, riding through the Territories of that Earl, instead of kind usage, for the many favours he had received from the King, he was shamefully dealt with, having his Horses and Servants detained, until he had satisfied their unreasonable demands for his passage: Which incivility, he had now only retaliated to him, passing through his Lands, saying 
z Ibid.  to the King, Sir, I do hold my Land as freely of you, as he holds his of the King of France, and am an Earl as well as he: How happens it then, that he hath power to make merchandise of the Ways and Air unto Passengers? The Earl of Gisnes therefore hearing this, became silent 
a Ibid.  and blushed, having nothing in reason to reply to it.  
Moreover, in 37 Hen. 3. he was present 
b Ibid. 866. n. 30. & 167. n. 10.  in that Parliament held at London, wherein the King having had an Aid granted to him towards his Expedition into the Holy Land, confirmed the two famous Charters, scil. Magna Charta, and Charta de Forestâ: To the strict observation whereof, having given his Oath, a solemn curse was pronounced by every man then present, That the Infringers of it might so stink, as did the Candles which they threw to the Ground, and extinguishing, yielded a noisome savour.  
About that time it was, that this Earl having put 
c Ibid. 868. n. 40.  away his Wife, upon suggestion by evil Counsel, That she was too near allied to him by Blood, received 
d Ibid. 868. n. 40.  her again by an Ecclesiastical sentence.  
In 38 Hen. ●3. he was 
e Ibid. 〈◊〉. n. 4.  with the King in Gascoigne, but returned 
f Ibid. 〈◊〉. n. 4.  the same year.  
In 39 Hen. 3. making 
g Ma●. Paris, p 16. n. 5●.  a just apology for Robert de Ros (a great Baron of that age) then charged with some crime, which endangered his life, he had 
h Ma●. Paris, p 16. n. 5●.  very harsh language given him by the King, being openly called 
i Ma●. Paris, p 16. n. 5●.  Traitor: Whereat, with a stern countenance he told him 
k Ma●. Paris, p 16. n. 5●. , That he lied; and, that h● never was, nor would be a Traitor; adding, If you do nothing but what the Law warranteth, you can do me no harm. Yes, quoth the King, I can thrash your Corn, and sell it, and so humble you. To which he replied, If you do so, I will send you the Heads of your Thrashers. But by the interposing of the Lords then present, this heat soon passed over; so that (shortly after) he was, together with the Earl of Leicester, and some others, sent 
l Ibid. 955. n. 10.  on an Embassy to the King of France, to treat with him for the restoring some Rights, which he withheld from the King.  
And in 42 Hen. 3. was 
m Ibid. 979. n. 10.  one of the Ambassadors sent to Cambray (by the advice of the Parliament then met at London) to treat with others, from the Kings of France and Almain.  
In 48 Hen. 3. having been one 
n Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  of those great Men, who undertook that the King should submit to the determination of Lewes, King of France, concerning those Ordinances called Provisiones Oxonii. The same year, after the Battle of Lewes. where the King was taken prisoner by the Barons, he was by them constituted 
o Ibid. m. ●.  Governor of the Castle of O●ford in Suffolk. But long he lived not after; for in 54 Hen. 3. he departed 
p 〈…〉  this life without issue, and was buried 
q 〈…〉  at Thetford.  
To whom succeeded Roger his Nephew (Son 
r 〈…〉  to his Brother Hugh) which Roger, upon doing his homage, had Livery 
s 〈…〉  of that great Inheritance, he being 
t 〈…〉  then Twenty five years of age. But before I proceed to speak farther of him, shall take notice of what I find memorable of Hugh his Father.  
In 39 H. 3 he gave 
m Rot. Fin. 39 H. 3. m. 7.  to the King five hundred marks to be Chief Ranger of the Forest of Farnedale; and that he might 
n Rot. Fin. 39 H. 3. m. 7.  have liberty with his Dogs to hunt the Fox, Cat, etc. throughout all the King's Forest in Yorkshire. And in 40 Henr. 3. was Constituted 
o 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle of Pickering in that County.  
In 41 Hen. 3. he was 
p 〈…〉  with the King, in that expedition then made into Wales. And in 42 Hen. 3. was made 
q 〈…〉  Constable of the Tower of London; At which time the Barons 
r M. Paris, 791. n. 40. & 50.  confederating against the Poictovins (the King's Half-Brothers, who bore a great Sway) being very powerful 
s M. Paris, 791. n. 40. & 50. , they advanced him to the Office 
t M. Paris, 791. n. 40. & 50.  of Justice of England— Militem illustrem, & legum terrae peritum, qui Officium justitiariae strenuè peragens, nullatenus permittat jus regni vacillare (saith Matth. Paris)— a famous Knight, and Skilful in the Laws of the Land; who stoutly executing the Office of Justitiar, suffered not the rights of the Kingdom at all to waver.  
Soon after which, associating 
u M. Westm. in anno, 1●59.  to himself Roger de Turkelbi, and Gilbert de Preston (two eminent Judges of that age) he made 
* M. Westm. in anno, 1●59.  his Iters into all parts of the Land.  
Within the compass of that year, he was also constituted 
x 〈…〉  governor of Dover Castle.  
In 44 Hen. 3, he gave 
y 〈…〉  three thousand pound for the wardship of the Heirs of William de Kime, (a great man in Lincolnshire) And being the same year, made Governor 
z 〈…〉  of Scarborough Castle, he quitted 
a 〈…〉  his Office of Justice of England, Hugh le Despencer succeeding 
b 〈…〉  him therein.  
In 47 Hen. 3. he was 
l 〈…〉  one of those, who stood up with Sim. Montfort Earl of Leicester, for the Liberties of the subject (as they then pretended.) And as the King on his part, for quietness sake was content to submit to the determination of Lewes King of France, touching those Ordinances made by the Barons, called Provisiones Oxonii; so was he 
m 〈…〉  one of those who in like sort, became an undertaker for them. After which, viz. in 48 H. 3. (being the next ensuing year) he was 
c 〈…〉  in that fatal Battle of Lewes, of the King's part: whence though he shamefully fled 
d 〈…〉 , leaving Prince Edward in the midst of the Fight; such was his thanks from the Barons, who then had the day, that they seized 
e 〈…〉  upon his Lands.  
This Hugh took to Wife 
f 〈…〉  joan the Widow of ... Wake, Heir of Nicholas de Stutevill: which joan, after this Battle (her husband being fled 
t 〈…〉  beyond Sea) obtained from those Barons, an assignation 
u 〈…〉  of the Lordships of Cotingham, and Kirkby-Moresheved, in Com. Ebor. for the support of her and her Family, during his stay there. But the King ere long recovering all, in the Battle of Evesham, he returned, and was made 
* Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 9  Constable of the Castle of Pickering.  
Of his Death I can speak nothing; but plain it is, that he made 
x 〈…〉  a Will divers years before, bearing date at Cestreford, on the Wednesday next after the feast of S. Barnabas the Apostle, anno 1258. (42 Hen. 3.) by which he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of Thetford, and constituted Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester, two of his Executors.  
Nor have I more to say of Ralph Bigod his younger Brother, than that he wedded 
y Rot. Fin. 44 H. 3. m. 5.  Berta Daughter of ... Furnivall; and that he had his residence 
* Lel. collect. Vol. 2. p. 301.  at Setrington in Com. Ebor.  
I now return to Earl Roger (Son of Hugh last mentioned) Nephew and Heir to the last Earl Roger. This Roger having taken to Wife 
z Esc. 56 H 3. n. 31.  Aliva, Daughter and Heir to Philip Basset (Justice of England) paid 
a Rot. Pip. 1 E. 1. Surr. . ... for the Relief of those Lands which were of her inheritance; and doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Ro●. Fin. 56 H. 3. m 19  of all that lay in the Counties of Esse●, Berks, Oxford, Cambridge, Suffolk, Surrey, Southampton, and Buckingham.  
In 10 Edw. 1. he was 
c Rot. Scutag. Wall. de ann. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in the Welsh expedition then made.  
And having had a grant 
d Ex coll. R. Glov. S.  from King Edward the first, of the Castle of Bristol, and Nottingham, to hold for life; In 20 Edw. 1. he surrendered 
c Ex coll. R. Glov. S.  them to him again; And in 22 E. 1. obtained the King's Licence 
f Pat 22 E. 1. m. 20.  to embattle his Mansion-house at Bungey in Suffolk; where there had been a Castle formerly demolished, as I have before observed.  
In 25 Edward. 1. this stout Earl, together with the Earl of Hereford, were 
g Ypod. News. 84 a & 85. a. n. 10.  the chief of those, who opposed that Tax which the King then demanded from his Subjects, for his Expedition into Flanders; refusing to come to his Parliament, unless he would give them safe conduct. Saying moreover, that they would not be compelled to go with him in that voyage. Insisting also, that he should ratify the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest; and quit that imposition of forty shillings upon every Sack of Wool, which had been for three years before exacted. Furthermore they inhibited 
h Th. Wals. 39 n. 10.  the payment of the Eighth-penny-Tax which had been granted to the King in the Parliament at S. Edmundsbury: and incited the Londoners, to stand up for their Liberties. By which doings, and the Archbishop of Canterbury's help, they obtained 
i Ypod. Neust. 85. n. 40. Th. Wals. 40. n. 10.  a Confirmation of those Charters; as also certain Articles for the farther explaining of them, which were called Articuli super Cartas; with pardon 
k Th. Walls▪ 40. n. 30.  for not attending the King into Flanders; and for all other their misdemeanours.  
But after this, scil. in 26 E. 1. all discontents being thus composed, he went 
l Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  again into Scotland, in that Expedition than made thither. And, in 29 Edw. 1. having no issue, he constituted 
m Ypod. Neust. 95. n 30. annal Eccles. S. Augustini Cantu●r. in anno 1301.  King Edward his Heir, delivering unto him the Marshal's Rod, upon condition 
n Ypod. Neust. 95. n 30. annal Eccles. S. Augustini Cantu●r. in anno 1301.  to be rendered back, in case he should have any Children; as also 
o Ypod. Neust. 95. n 30. annal Eccles. S. Augustini Cantu●r. in anno 1301.  to have a Thousand pounds from the King in present, and a Thousand pounds per annum during his life.  
One 
p Th. Wals. Upon Neustr. 95. n. 30.  of our Historians alleged the reason of this settlement, so made by him of all his Lands, Honour and Office, to have been for some great Offence, which he had taken against john his younger Brother, and Heir apparent: but the same Historian, afterwards, speaking 
q 〈…〉  of that contrivance against Piers de Gaveston, by divers of the most eminent Noble men of that time, of which number Thomas Earl of Lancaster, who married the only Daughter and Heir to Henry Lacie Earl of Lincoln, was; having related a Speech which that Earl of Lincoln, upon his Deathbed made to the Earl of Lancaster; whereby he encourageth him to stand up for the rights of the Church, and the Liberties of the People, and reckons up the names of divers great men; who had been stout Champions for both; goeth on thus— Comes verò Marescallus, qui vivacissimus fuit exactor libertatum; jamdudum, mortuo Comite de Hereford. seniore, cernens se solum non posse proficere in praemissis, cum herede careret legitimo, timore ductus est (ut superius dictum est) Regem Edwardum constituit heredem suum. Which shows, that he settled his Lands for fear.  
For what respect it was, I shall not take upon me to argue; but that he so did, is sure enough; as may evidently be seen, by his special Instrument 
r Claus. 30 E. 1. in dorso. n. 14. , bearing date at Colchester, in the Abbey of S. john, upon the twelfth of April in the thirtieth year of that King's Reign; whereby he granted unto the said King and his Heirs, all his Castles, Towns, Manors, Lands and Tenements wheresoever, whereof he had an estate in see; aswell in England as Wales; excepting the Lordships of Setrington, Wyltone, Thorntone, and Levesham, in Comit. Ebor. and the Manors of Acle, and Castre, with the Advowson of the Church of Geldestone, in Norfolk. And moreover, rendered 
s Ibid.  and released unto the same King, all his right to the Honour and Title, which he had in the name of Earl, and Earldom of Norfolk; as also to the Marshalship of England.  
Whereupon the King regranted 
t Rot. Cart. 30 E. 1. n. 24.  the Earldom and Malshalship, unto him the said Roger, and the h●irs of his body; and passed 
u Ibid. n. 28.  the Manors of Suthfeld in Norfolk, Dovercurt in Essex; Kenet in Kent; as also divers other lands in England and Wales, unto him the said Roger, and Alice his Wife, and the issue of their two bodies lawfully begotten; and for lack of such issue, to remain to the King and his heirs. And likewise 
* Ibid. n. 29.  all his Castles, Manors, etc. in England and Wales; excepting the Lordship of Setrington, and those other before mentioned: and for default of such issue, to return to the King and his Heirs.  
Which Alice (his second Wife.) was Daughter 
x Claus. 18 E. 1. in dorso. m. 10.  unto john de Anesine Earl of Bayonne, whom he married 
y Claus. 18 E. 1. in dorso. m. 10.  in 18 Ed. 1. and endowed 
z Claus. 18 E. 1. in dorso. m. 10.  with these following Lordships; viz. Cestreford and Dovercurt in Essex; Kenet, Stonham, Waletone, Holesle, Stavertone, Donningworth, Keleshale, Pesehale, Crat●end, and Bungey in Suffolk; Iching, Ersham, Walsham, Acle, Halvergale, Sceges, Watone, Haneworth, Sitfend, and Laxham, in Norfolk.  
This great and last Earl of his Family, died 
a Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 46.  in 25 Edw. 1. seized of the Manor of Hampstede-Marshal, in Com. Midd. the Manor of Boseham, with the Hamlet of Fontington; the Hundred of Boseham, and Lastage of Long●Estone, extending to Pebensey in Com. Suss. the Manors of Stoke, Thorney, Stoktone, Weston, and Great-Chesterford; the Castle and Borough of Strugoil, with the Hamlets thereunto belonging; and the Manor of Tudenham, with the Hamlets. Likewise 
b Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 46.  of the Manors of Forneset, Dychingham, Ersham, Lapham, Framlingham- parva, Halvergate, Walsham, Hancworth▪ Dykelburghe, Thacolmston, Suffend, and the half Hundred of Ersham, in Com Norff. And of the Lordships of Framelyngham, Hachistone, Hoo, Saham, Bungeye, Bonyngworth Saberton, Holesle, Keleshale, Cratefeld, Waletone, and Ipswich in Com. Suff. john his Brother being then found to be his next Heir, and forty years of age.  
Which john enjoyed nothing of the Honour, by reason of the render abovesaid: nor any thing of the Estate that I can discover.   

Ewe.  
THough the Earldom belonging to this Family be Foreign; yet in regard the descendants of William de Auco, (id est, Ewe) did possess the Honour of Hastings, in Sussex; as also that of Tikhill in Yorkshire, for some time; I have thought fit to rank them amongst the Barons of this Realm: and therefore am to take notice, that Robert 
Robert.  Earl of Ewe, who was one of the chief Councillors 
a Gesta Gu●l. Ducis Norm. 197. A.  to William Duke of Normandy, before his Conquest of England, had great Revenues and Honours, bestowed 
b Ord. Vit. 523. A.  upon him, by his favour and bounty.  
Howbeit the Lands and Possessions of William 
William.  his Son (which he had likewise by that King's gift) were of a much more large extent; for at the time of the general survey, it appears 
c Domesd. i● iisdem Comitatibus. ; that he had the Lordships of Peteorde, Daneford, and Denchesworde, in Comitat. Berk▪ of Darneford, Littetone, Contone, Breuresbro●, Cerletone, Graftone, Boscumbe, Celdretone, Adhelmertone, Coteford, Digeric Lacham, Sevamentone, Getone, Sopeworde, Tollard, and Opetone, in Com. Wilts. of Torentone, Bradeford, Hiwes, Mapeldre, Lichet, Bleneford, Wellecome, Sure, Wentfrot, from, Circel, Terente, Aleurde, Stoches, and Candle, in Com. Dors. of Wateledge, Hantone, Geveltone, Lanzetone, jule, Citerne, and Ticheham in Com. Somers. of Sumburne, Dene, and Silcestre, in Comitat. Hant. of Gravelei, Wilga, Westone, Box, Clodhele, Hamsteworde and Offelei, in Comitat. Heref. of Stanhus, Aluredestone, Wigheiete, Odelaveston, Tideham, Duntesborne, Torentone, Sciptone, Culcortorne, Bereurde, and Suelle, in Comitat. Gloucest. of Sonedone, Stradlei, Melehon, Edeworde, Holme, Alriceseie, and Chambeltone, in Com. Bedf. as also of fifty two Lordships in Sussex; and of Bochesworde, in Com. Huntendon.  
Of this William, all that I find memorable, is, that in ann. 1088. (1 W. Rufi.) he was 
* Rad. i● Dig●●●●, col 489● n. 30.  one of those that took part with Odo Bishop of Bayeux, and Robert Earl of Moreton, and Cornwall, (the King's Uncles) for advancing Rob. Curthose to the Crown: and, that when some of their adherents were for that purpose in Arms in one place, and some in another, plundering the Countries with their Soldiers; this William de Auco, with his forces did 
c Rad. i● Dig●●●●, col 489● n. 30.  great mischief in Gloucestershire.  
But afterwards, 
Anno 109●  being 
d R. Hor●●. 266. ●. ●. 30.  greedy of Riches and Honour (of both which he had 
e R. Hor●●. 266. ●. ●. 30.  large promises) in ann. 1093. (6 Will. Rufi) he forsook 
f R. Hor●●. 266. ●. ●. 30.  Robert Curthose Duke of Normandy, his Liege Lord, to whom he had sworn fealty; and fleeing into England, subjected 
g 〈…〉  himself to King William Rufus: As also, that, being afterwards found false to him, by adhering 
h 〈…〉  to Robert de Molbray Earl of Northumberland, in that Conspiracy for the murdering of Rufus in a Wood (whereof I have spoke at large in my Historical discourse of that Earl) his Eyes and Stones were cut 
i 〈…〉  out; Into which Conspiracy, it is said 
k 〈…〉  he was drawn, by the incitation of Hugh Earl of Chester, whose Sister he had married.  
It seems he was charged with this Plot, by some person, whom he challenged to a Duel, for the justification of his innocency therein; for my Author 
* 〈…〉  says, that being vanquished in the Duel, his Eyes were pulled out, and his Privy members cut off at daresbury, the King then celebrating a great Council there, on the Octaves of the Epiphany ann. 1096. (9 Will. Ru●●.)  
To this William succeeded 
i 〈…〉  in the Earldom of Ewe, Henry 
Henry.  his Son; who joined 
m 〈…〉  with the Earl of Mellent, and others, in that honourable reception of King Henry the first, made by the Nobility of Normandy, upon his first landing there after he had got the Crown of England: But afterwards, ann. scil. 1118. (18 Henr. 1.) conspiring 
n 〈…〉  with Baldwyn Earl of flanders, for the advancing of William, Son to Robert Curthose: to the Regal Throne; by timely notice given to the King, he was laid hold on at Rouen, and forced to deliver 
p 〈…〉  up all his strong Holds, ere he had his liberty.  
Howbeit, the year following, he made some amends for that fault; being 
q 〈…〉  in person with King Henry, in that memorable Battle at Brennevill, near Noyon, against Lewes' King of France, where the English obtained 
r 〈…〉  a glorious Victory.  
This E. Henry gave 
s 〈…〉  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, his Manor of ●ou in ... Also to 
t 〈…〉  the Monks of Bermundsey in Surrey, his Lordship of Osewardeston, in the Parish of Lid in ... And confirmed 
n 〈…〉  to the Canons of Hastings in Sussex, all the prebend's belonging to that Church, which were granted to them by Henry his Grandfather: and likewise gave 
* 〈…〉  them divers Lands, Rents and Tithes, which lay in sundry other places.  
He married 
x 〈…〉  ... Daughter to William Lord of Sollei, eldest Son to the Earl of Bloys, and by her having issue 
y 〈…〉  four Sons, and one Daughter; departed this 
z 〈…〉  life in the year 1139. (4 Steph.) to whom succeeded 
a 〈…〉  in this Earldom of Ewe, and other his Honours, john his Son and Heir; who in 10 Henr. 2. was 
* 〈…〉  one of the Witnesses of that Recognition, which, King Henry the second made of the people's Liberties. And in 12 Henr. 2. upon levying of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter he certified 
b 〈…〉  that he had fifty six Knights Fees; and that his Father had sixty in the Rape of Hastings, of which he was enfeoft in the time of King Henry the first, (whereof the Bishop of Thester held four,) for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
c 〈…〉  forty four pounds, six shillings and eight pence. And moreover 
d 〈…〉  that he had of his own demesne six Knights Fees, more of ancient Feoffment; scil. temp. Henr. 1. This john married 
e 〈…〉  Alice Daughter of William de Albini Earl of Arundel, and died 
f Ibid.  in an. 1170 (17 Hen. 2.) leaving issue 
g Ibid.  Henry Earl of Ewe, his Son and Heir, then within age, as it seems; for the year following, upon levying the Scutage of Ireland, the Earl of Arundel, accounted 
h Rot P●p. 18 H. 2. Suss.  sixty six pounds and ten shillings, for the Knight's Fees belonging to him. Which Alice, for the health of the Souls of William Earl of Arundel her Father, Queen Adeliza her Mother, john Earl of Augi, her first Husband, Godfrey her Brother, Maude and Murgery her Daughters, as also her own Soul, and the Soul of Al●●●ed de S. Martin her second Husband, gave 
* Ex Regist. de 〈◊〉. nuper penès 〈◊〉 Sidney. Equ. Aur.  to the Monks of Robertsbrigge, all her Lands in Snargate.  
This Henry Earl of Ewe, for 
i Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of his Brother Robert, gave 
k Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20.  likewise to those Monks of Robertsbrigge, his Lordship of Worth, with the valley adjoining to the Forest of Bristling; which gift john his Brother did confirm 
l Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20. ; as also the grant 
m Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20.  of S●argale Marsh belonging to the Lordship of Bilsintone, given 
n Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20.  formerly by Alice his Mother, and Henry his Brother: adding 
o Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 920. b. n. 20.  the Lordships of Mapellesdemne, and Cumdenne; of his own gift.  
In 6 R. 1. this Earl Henry paid 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Suss.  sixty two pounds and ten shillings, upon levying the Scutage for the King's redemption: but farther of him I cannot say.  
The next who succeeded 
q Mon Angl. vol 2 921. a. n. 20.  in this Earldom of Ewe, was Ralph de Ysendon in right of Alice 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 838. b. n. 60.  his Wife, Daughter 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 838. b. n. 60.  and Heir to the last Earl Henry: Which Ralph confirmed 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. ut supra.  to the Canons of Robertsbrigge, all the grants of his Predecessors, which had been made unto them, both in the Rape of Hastings, and in Kent, in as ample manner as Henry late Earl of Ewe had done.  
In 1 Hen. 3. this Ralph had Livery 
u Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castle of Tickhill, then in the King's hands; and in 
* Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 9  3 Hen. 4. of the Manor of Gretewell, whereof he was 
x Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 9  seized in the beginning of the War, betwixt King john and the Barons: in which year he died 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 838. b. n. 60. & 839. a. ; whereupon Alice his Widow, for 
z Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 838. b. n. 60. & 839. a.  the health of her Soul, and the Soul of the same Ralph de Yssondon, Earl of Ewe (her husband) and the Soul of Ralph her Son, confirmed 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 838. b. n. 60. & 839. a.  to the Monks of Roche, in Comit. Ebor. all such Lands as lay in the Barony of Tikhill, and belonged to them.  
She also Ratified 
b Mon Angl. Vol. 2. 870. n. 80.  the grant, made by john Earl of Ewe, her Grandfather, unto the Monks of Fulcardimont in Normandy, viz. the tenth part of all her Revenues in England; in lieu whereof, those Monks did receive an yearly Rent.  
In 29 H. 3 this Alice paid 
c Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Suss.  sixty two pound, ten shillings, for sixty two Knights Fees and an half, upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter: as also 
d Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Ebor.  sixty pounds, and fifteen shillings more, for sixty Knights Fees and three parts, for the Honour of Tikhill, and had issue 
e Plac. de  by her said Husband, a Son called William; and Maude a Daughter married 
f Banco.  to Alfonsus' Son to john K. of jerusalem; which Alfonsus by her had issue 
g 10 E. 1.  john Earl of Ewe. But this Alice, in her Widowhood, making forfeiture 
h Term. Trin 〈◊〉.  to the King; William her Son also adhering 
i Term. Trin 〈◊〉.  to the King of France, the Honour of Tikhill, escheated 
k Term. Trin 〈◊〉.  to the Crown; whereupon King Henry gave 
l Ibid.  it to Prince Edward his eldest Son: Which Edward bestowed ᵐ it upon Henry of Almain, Son to Richard Earl of Cornwall.   

Mortimer.  
THe first of this name that I have observed, is, 
a W. Gemet. 278 C.  Roger de Mortimer; 
Roger 1.  by some 
b Ibid.  thought to be the Son of William de Warren; by others, 
c Ibid.  of Walter de S. Martin, Brother of that William. Which Roger was Founder 
d Ibid.  of the Abbey of S. Victor in Normandy.  
The next is Ralph de Mortimer 
Ralph 1.  (Son, I presume to this Roger) which Ralph accompanied 
k Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 220 a. n. 10.  Duke William hither, upon his first invasion of this Realm, being 
l Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 220 a. n. 10.  one of the chiefest Commanders in his whole Army; and shortly after that signal Conquest, as the most puissant 
m Ibid.  of his Captains, was sent 
n Ibid.  into the Marches of Wales, to encounter with Edrich, Earl of Shrewsbury, (as also Lord of Wigmore and Melenithe) in regard he would not submit to the Norman Yoke; whom, after great toil, and a long Siege in Wigmore Castle, he at length subdued 
o Ibid. n. 20. & 221 a. n. 60. , and delivered captive to that King, whereupon he enjoyed 
p Ibid. n. 20. & 221 a. n. 60.  all his Lands. And having so done, strongly fortified 
q Ibid. n. 20. & 221 a. n. 60.  the Castle of Dynethe in Melenithe, formerly built by the same Edrich.  
This Ralph also conquered 
r History of Wa●●● by D. Powel, 151.  Elvel, and did his homage 
s History of Wa●●● by D. Powel, 151.  to King William for it. But in An. 1088. (1 Wil Ruf.) he joined 
t Joreval. 984. n. 50 & 60.  with Bernard Newmarch and Roger de Lacie, in that Rebellion begun by Odo, Earl of Kent, on the behalf of Robert Curthose; and with the assistance 
u Joreval. 984. n. 50 & 60.  of the Welsh, did 
x Joreval. 984. n. 50 & 60.  much mischief in Worcestershire, as also towards the Borders of Wales. But, about two years after, he came 
y Ord. Vit. 681 A.  off to the King; and with Robert, Earl of Ewe, and Walter Giffard, fortified 
z Ord. Vit. 681 A.  his Houses in Normandy against Curthose.  
Likewise in 4 Hen. 1. the King then passing 
a Ibid. 814 ●.  into Normandy, with divers other great persons, who held Lands of him there, he joined 
b Ibid. 814 ●.  with them in giving him an honourable reception; professing 
c Ibid. 814 ●.  himself ready to serve him to the utmost. And, upon that commotion 
d 〈…〉  in Normandy, raised by Curthose, being made General 
e 〈…〉  of those Forces which King Henry the First sent thither; he vanquished 
f 〈…〉  the Army of Curthose, and brought him prisoner 
g 〈…〉  to the King. And lastly, after these adventures, ordained 
h Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  the Foundation of an Abbey at Wigmore, constituting 
i Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  his Son Hugh Heir to all his Lands in England, as also his sole Executor, and committed 
k Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  him to the education of Sir Oliver Merlimond, a sage and worthy Knight. The structure of which Monastery was first begun 
l Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  at Schobdon, by the same Oliver, but afterwards removed 
m Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  to Wigmore, near to a Collegiate Church of Secular Canons, which this Ralph had there Founded 
n Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  with three Prebendaries, by the consent of Gerard, Bishop of Hereford.  
The Lands whereof, this Ralph de Mortimer was possessed at the time of the General Survey 
o 〈◊〉. in iisdem Com. , were very great, viz. In Berkshire five Lordships, in Yorkshire eighteen, besides divers Hamlets, in Wiltshire ten, in Somersetshire one, in Hantshire thirteen, in Oxfordshire one, in Worcestershire four, in Warwickshire one, in Lincolnshire seven, in Leicestershire two, in Shropshire fifty (whereof nineteen were held of Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury,) and in Herefordshire nineteen, besides the Castle of Wigmore (built by William Fitz-Osborne, Earl of Hereford, upon a piece of waste Ground called Mercestune) which Castle became the principal Seat of him and his Posterity.  
This Ralph married 
p 〈…〉  Milisent, Daughter of ... by whom he left issue two Sons, viz. 
q 〈…〉  Hugh, who succeeded him in his Lands and Honour, and William de Mortimer, Lord of Chelmersh, and afterwards of Netherley, by the gift 
r Ibid. n. 20.  of his Brother Hugh; as also a Daughter called Hawise 
s Ibid 993 a. n. 10. , Wife of Stephen, Earl of Asbemarle.  
This Hugh, 
Hugh 1.  being 
t Joreval. 1046 n. 50 & 60.  a person of a proud and haughty spirit, upon the death of King Stephen, endeavoured 
u Joreval. 1046 n. 50 & 60.  all he could to oppose King Henry the Second; and to that end, incited 
x Geru. Dorob. 1377. n. 60.  Roger, Earl of Hereford, to fortify his Castles of Gloucester and Hereford, and all other his strong holds against him; himself doing 
y Ibid. 1378. n. 10.  the like with his own Castles of Cleobiry, Wigmore, and Brugges (vulgò Brugge North.) Whereupon Gilbert Foliot, at that time Bishop of Hereford, addressing 
z Ibid.  himself to the Earl of Hereford (being his Kinsman) by fair persuasions so qualified 
a Ibid.  him, that he soon submitted. But this Hugh continued still obstinate 
b Ibid. ; so that the King being necessitated to raise an Army, divided 
c Ibid.  it into three parts; and so besieging 
d Ibid.  these three Castles, all at once, forced 
e Ibid.  him at length to yield.  
Betwixt this Hugh de Mortimer, and joceas de Dynant, at that time Lord of Ludlow, were very great differences 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 215. n. 40 & 50. ; insomuch as joceas could not 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 215. n. 40 & 50.  pass safely out of his Castle, for fear of being taken by Mortimers Men. But, it so happened, that setting his Spies 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 215. n. 40 & 50. , to take all advantages upon Dynant; himself, likewise roving thereabouts alone, was surprised 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 215. n. 40 & 50. , and carried prisoner to Ludlow; and there kept till 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 215. n. 40 & 50.  he had paid Three thousand marks of Silver for his ransom.  
After this in 8 Steph. skirmishing 
l History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 197.  with Rees ap Howell, he took 
m History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 197.  him prisoner. And having often suppressed 
n Mon. Anglic. ut supra n. 40.  the Rebellions of the South Wales Men, took 
o Mon. Anglic. ut supra n. 40.  Howel ap Owen, and Conwen his Brother (two of their greatest Lords) and wasted 
p Mon. Anglic. ut supra n. 40.  the Town of Cardigan. Moreover, he built 
q Ibid. n. 50. & 221 b. n. 10.  the Castles of Kaermerdine, Mapudrith, and Cameron; and perfected 
r Ibid. 220 b. n. 10.  the Foundation of the Abbey of Wigmore, begun by his Father. He likewise transferred thither 
s Ibid. 220 b. n. 10.  the Prebendaries which had been placed in the Parochial Church of Wigmore by his Father; and in An. 1179. (25 Hen. 2.) largely endowed 
t Ibid. n. 20 & 30.  it; viz. With the Manors of Kayham and Schobdon, the moiety of Mottre Wood, and divers other Lands; together with the Churches of Wigmore, Cleobiry, Lentwardin, Nene, Hugley, Burley, Lidbury North, Scho●don, Almondestreo, and Chelmersh, and all their Chapels.  
And, having done all this, in his age, becoming a Canon 
u Ibid. n. 50● & 221 b. n. 10.  professed in the Abbey at Wigmore, departed 
x Ib. 217 b. n 40.  this life at Cleobiry, 26 Febr. An. 1188. (31 Hen. 2.) and was there buried 
y Ib. 217 b. n 40. ; for whose Soul, one special Mass was daily celebrated 
z Ib. 217 b. n 40.  at his Tomb. Leaving issue 
a Ib. 220 b. n. 10. & 221 a. n. 60.  by Maud his Wife, Daughter 
b Ib. 220 b. n. 10. & 221 a. n. 60.  of William Longespe, Duke of Normandy, four Sons; viz. Roger, Hugh, Ralph, and William. Which Hugh took to Wife 
c Ibid. 221 a.  Felicia de Sancto Sydonio; and had by the gift of his Father, the Manors of Sudbury and Chelmersh; which Manors, William his Uncle formerly enjoyed. But William being a Soldier 
d Ibid. n. 10. , was taken prisoner 
e Ibid. n. 10.  in Foreign parts, and there died 
f Ibid. n. 10.  unmarried.  
About this time, there was 
g Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Heref.  one Robert de Mortimer (Son or Brother, I presume of Hugh) who in 12 Hen. 2. had 
h Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Heref.  the Honour of Richard's Castle in Right of his Wife, Daughter of Hugh de Say, and Heir to Osbert Fitz-Hugh; which Honour contained 
i Ibid.  Three and twenty Knights Fees.  
I come now to Roger, Son to the last Mentioned Hugh.  
This Roger 
Roger 2.  in 6 Rich. 1. was 
k Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Lin●.  with the King in Normandy, and therefore had a special discharge 
l Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Lin●.  of the Scutage, then levied, by reason of that expedition.  
About this time, Rees, Prince of Wales, having raised an Army, and taken 
m History of Wal●s by D. Powel, p. 247.  the Town of Caermarthen, as also the Castles of Caermarthen and Clun, and likewise besieged 
n History of Wal●s by D. Powel, p. 247.  Radnor. This Roger came with Hugh de Say, for the relief of that place, but was beaten 
o History of Wal●s by D. Powel, p. 247.  with great loss, as my Author reporteth.  
In 16 joh. he was acquitted 
p Claus. 16 Joh. in ●orso m. 24.  of the Scutage, then levied for the expedition into Poictou; his Son being 
q Claus. 16 Joh. in ●orso m. 24.  then in that service.  
About this time, Howel, Son of Cadwalthon; and Maydoc, Son of Maylston; pretending 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 221 b. n. 20 & 30.  they had a right to the Territory of Melenith in Feeferme; for a great sum of Money procured 
s Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 221 b. n. 20 & 30.  a trial at Law for the same, by Twelve Knights of the Counties of Heref. and Salop; but upon full hearing of the cause at Shrewsbury, the Right was adjudged 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2, 221 b. n. 20 & 30.  to this Roger.  
Having had 
u Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  many skirmishes with the Welsh, and most valiantly opposing 
x Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  their frequent incursions, he took 
y Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  Twelve of their principal Leaders in one Battle.  
He also much enlarged 
z Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  his Territories, and drove 
a Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  away Thiefs and Robbers from those parts. And being once present 
b Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  at the solemn Anniversary of his Father, he confirmed 
c Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  all his Grants to the Canons of Wigmore; adding 
d Ibid. 221 a. n. 20.  of his own gift, a spacious and fruitful pasture, lying near to that Abbey, called The Treasure of Mortimer. Whereupon his Steward blaming him 
e Ibid. 221 a. n. 20. , that he should dispossess himself of a Field so rich and fertile, and for that reason called The Treasure of Mortimer; he replied 
f Ibid. 221 a. n. 20. , I have laid up my Treasure in that Field, where Thiefs cannot steal or dig, or moth corrupt.  
This Roger married 
g Ibid. 222 a. n. 20.  to his first Wife Milisent, Daughter of ... Ferrer, Earl of Derby, by whom he had issue 
h Ibid.  Hugh his Son and Heir, and two Daughters; ... the Wife 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Stephen le Gross, with whom he had in marriage, the Lordships of Chorston and Barow; and ... married 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Walkeline de Beauchamp. And to his second Wife Isabel, the 
l Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 2.  Sister and Heir to Hugh de Ferrer, Son of Walkeline de Ferrer, 
m Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 2.  Lord of Dkham in Rutland; as also 
n Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 2.  of Lechelade and Lagebiry, in Com. Gloc. And upon the death of the said Hugh de Ferrer in 6 joh. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 2.  Three hundred marks, and an Horse for the great Saddle, for Livery of those Lordships of Lechelade and Lagebiry. Likewise 
p Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m 9  in 9 joh. Seven hundred marks, and seven Palfreys, for Livery of the Manor of Okham.  
By this Isabel he had issue (also) three Sons; viz. Ralph, Robert, and Philip. But of her I have seen no more, than that she Founded 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 30.  a Nunnery at Lechelade, and was there buried 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 30. .  
This Roger died 
s Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 30.  8 Kal. july, An. 1215. (17 joh.) to whom succeeded Hugh.  
Which Hugh, 
Hugh 2.  in the time of those Wars betwixt King john and the Barons, though much solicited 
t Ib. 221 b. n 40 & 2●2 b. n 50.  otherwise by Lewelin, Prince of Wales, and Giles de Braose, than Bishop of Hereford, adhered 
u Ibid.  stoutly to the King. Whereupon Lewelin, with Wenwyn-Wen, Prince of Powys, and Maylgon, another potent Welshman, together with the Bishop of Hereford, entered 
x Ibid.  his Castle of Kamaran, and utterly demolished 
y Ibid.  it; for which, he had afterwards recompense 
z Ibid. : For about that time, Gualo, the Pope's Legate, coming into England, with authority from Rome, pronounced 
a Ibid. ● 〈◊〉 & 223 a.  Sentence of Excommunication against all those, who had taken away aught from the King, or from any of his adherents, unless they made timely satisfaction. Whereupon there was a Conference held 
b Ibid. ● 〈◊〉 & 223 a.  at Wigmore; unto which Lewelin coming, he did, without any constraint acknowledge 
c Ibid. ● 〈◊〉 & 223 a.  all the Territory of Melenith, to be the Right and Inheritance of this Hugh; and commanded 
d Ibid. ● 〈◊〉 & 223 a.  all his Tenants there to yield obedience to him. Moreover, for the damage which he and his Tenants had suffered from the Welsh (which were at that meeting estimated at Five hundred marks) it was there ordered 
e Ibid. ● 〈◊〉 & 223 a.  by Stephen, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the other Lords then present; that Lewelyn should pay one third part thereof, Maylgon another, and Wenhoven as much.  
In 16 joh. this Hugh (amongst the Barons Marchers) had Summons 
f Claus. 16 Joh. is dorso ●. 4.  to attend the King at Cirencester, upon Monday next after the Vtas of the Clause of Easter, well accoutred with Horse and Arms for himself, and all the power he could make. And having had the custody 
g Pat. 〈◊〉 Joh. n. 〈◊〉.  of the Castle of Stratton-Oale, in 17 joh. he received command 
h Pat. 〈◊〉 Joh. n. 〈◊〉.  to deliver it up to Hugh de Nevil; but standing still firm to the King, he had the Castle of Holgot given 
i Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  him in 18 joh. which was 
k Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  part of the Possessions of Thomas Manduit, then in Rebellion with the Barons.  
And in 7 Hen. 3. was 
l Claus. 7 Hen 3. 〈◊〉 in dorso.  in that expedition made into Wales.  
He took to Wife 
m Pat. 16 〈…〉  Annora, Daughter of William de Braose, and had 
n Pat. 16 〈…〉  One hundred shillings Land in Cherleton and Chiriton, with her in marriage (which she afterwards held 
o Pat. 16 〈…〉  during her Widowhood) and having been much wounded 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 222 b. ●. 10.  in a Tournament, departed 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 222 b. ●. 10.  this life, 4 Id. Nou. An. 1227. (11 Hen. 3.) without issue, and was buried 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 222. b. ●. 10.  in the Abbey at Wigmore.  
To whom succeeded Ralph 
Ralph 2.  his Brother (by the Father.) Of which Ralph, it is memorable 
s Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 40. , That in the life time of his Brother Hugh, King john losing Normandy, in regard he refused to do homage for it to the King of France, being then there for the defence of that Country, he was taken prisoner 
t Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 40.  by the French; and, that the Welsh hearing thereof, came to Wigmore; and having plundered 
u Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 40.  the Abbey, burned 
x Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 40.  it all to the ground, except the Church.  
Succeeding his Brother to that great Inheritance, in 12 Hen. 3. he paid 
y 〈…〉  One hundred pound for his Relief; and thereupon had Livery 
z 〈…〉  of all his Lands lying in the Counties of Gloucester, Southampton, Becks, Salop, and Hereford.  
In 17 Hen. 3. the King requiring 
a 〈…〉  Hostages of the Barons Marchers for their Fidelity (the times being then troublesome) this Ralph delivered 
b 〈…〉  unto him Henry, the Son and Heir to Sir Brian de Brompton; who was thereupon committed 
c 〈…〉  to the custody of William de Stutevil.  
And in 22 Hen. 3. the King fearing 
d Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 16.  some disturbances from Lewelin, Prince of Aberfraw, by reason that he exacted 
e Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 16.  homage from all the chief Men of North Wales, and Powys (amongst other of the Barons Marchers) required 
f Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 16.  this Ralph to attend him at Oxford, upon Tuesday next after the Quinzime of Easter; there to advise concerning that, and other important business.  
And in 24 Hen. 3. according 
g Claus. 24 Hen. 3. m. 9  to the Decree made by Gualo, the Pope's Legate, concerning the Territory of Melenith, in the time of his Brother Hugh; the King sent 
h Claus. 24 Hen. 3. m. 9  his Precept to the Sheriff of Herefordshire, to deliver possession thereof unto this Ralph.  
After this, viz. in 26 Hen. 3. upon that expedition then made into Gascoigne, he received command 
i Rot Vascon. 26 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to provide himself with Horse and Arms for that service.  
Being a person of a Military Disposition, he built 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 10.  two more Castles in Melenith, viz. Kevencles and Knoclas, whereby he exceedingly enlarged 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 10.  his Possessions upon the Welsh, and much restrained 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 222 a. n. 10.  their bold incursions: So that Prince Lewelin, seeing 
n Ib. 222 b. n. 10.  that he could not cope with him, gave 
o Ib. 222 b. n. 10.  him his Daughter Gladuse Duy in marriage, with all his Lands of Kery and Kedewyn; as also 
p Ib. 222 b. n. 10.  all the Castles and Forts in both of them. But more I have not seen of him till his death, which happened 
q Ibid. n 20.  8 Id. Aug. An. 1246. (30 Hen. 3.) Whereupon he was buried 
r Ibid. n. 30.  with his Ancestors in the Abbey at Wigmore, leaving issue four Sons, viz. 
s Ibid. 223 a.  Roger the eldest then in minority, Peter, john a Grey Friar at Shrewsbury, and Hugh Lord of Chelmersh.  
Which Gladuse soon after obtained Livery 
t Claus. 30 Hen. 3. m. 5.  of all the Lands, wherewith she had been endowed by Reginald de Braose, her former Husband. But after this, she was necessitated to a suit 
u Rot. Fin. 3● Hen. 3. m. 6.  with William de Braose (Son of that Reginald) for the same.  
I come now to Roger his Son and Heir.  
This Roger 
Roger.  in 31 Hen. 3. paying 
x 〈…〉  Two thousand marks to the King, had Livery 
y 〈…〉  of all his Lands, excepting those whereof Gladuse his Mother (then surviving) was endowed: And in the same year, an assignation 
z 〈…〉  in right of Maud his Wife of her Purparty of all those Lands in England; and the next year following of those in 
a 〈…〉  Ireland, which descended to her from Walter Marshal, late Earl of Pembroke. So also 
b 〈…〉  of the Knights Fees. Likewise 
c 〈…〉  of her Purparty of the Castle and Town of Haverford, with Eve, the Wife of William de Cantilupe, and Eleanor, the Wife of Humphrey de Bohun, the other participants.  
In 37 Hen. 3. he attended 
d 〈…〉  the King in his expedition into Gascoigne. And in 41 Hen. 3. when Lewelin, Prince of Wales, began again to make incursions upon the Marches, received command 
e 〈…〉  to assist Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, in the defence of those parts, betwixt Montgomery, and the Lands of the Earl of Gloucester.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he had also Summons 
f 〈…〉  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to withstand the like hostile Incursions of the Welsh; and, being in that service, had a special discharge 
g 〈…〉  of his Scutage for those Twenty six Knights Fees, and a sixth part, which he held in right of Maud his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William de Braose of Brecknock.  
In 44 H. 3. the Welsh still continuing 
h Claus. 4. Hen. 3. m. 17.  their hostilities, he was made 
i Claus. 4. Hen. 3. m. 17.  Captain General of all the King's Forces in those parts; all the Barons Marchers receiving command 
k Claus. 4. Hen. 3. m. 17.  to be attendant on him, with their whole strength. And the same year constituted Governor 
l Pat. 44 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Castle of Hereford. But, notwithstanding all the power of these Barons Marchers, Prince Lewelin got the better, as some 
m History of 〈…〉, p. 325.  say: For this Roger, having contrary 
n History of 〈…〉 p. 325.  to his Oath (as they report) maintained the King's quarrel, and taken 
o History of 〈…〉 p. 325.  from Lewelin, all Buelt, except the Castle, which the Prince's Men got by night, without bloodshed, and therein much Munition; the next year following he lost 
p History of 〈…〉 p. 325.  the Castle of Melenith, and all his Men therein, which were put to the Sword, and the Castle demolished 
q Ibid. . And when he came afterwards thither, with what strength he could make, was pursued so close by the Prince, that being constrained 
r Ibid.  to crave leave to depart; the Prince, in regard he was his Kinsman, granted 
s Ibid.  it to him.  
In 45 Hen. 3. he was (together with james de Aldithley) sent 
t Claus 45 Hen. 3. m. 23.  to the Ford of Montgomery, to meet certain Commissioners from Prince Lewelin, to treat concerning a Peace betwixt King Henry and him. And in 46 Hen. 3. adhering 
u Claus. 46 Hen. 〈◊〉 in dorso m. 18.  to Richard Earl Marshal, (with divers other of the Barons) was 
x Claus. 46 Hen. 〈◊〉 in dorso m. 18.  a party to that Instrument sealed betwixt the King and them, for a peaceable composure of the difference.  
In this year Prince Lewelin, having besieged 
y An. 1262. 46 Hen. 3. Matth. Westm.  the Castle of Keventles, belonging to this Roger, and taken it 
z An. 1262. 46 Hen. 3. Matth. Westm. ; as also 
a An. 1262. 46 Hen. 3. Matth. Westm. , another strong Hold of his; he utterly demolished 
b An. 1262. 46 Hen. 3. Matth. Westm.  both of them. Whereupon, lying 
c Ibid.  in Wait for those his Enemies, he made several assaults 
d Ibid.  upon them, and slew sometimes Three hundred, and sometimes more of them. And the year next following, the animosities betwixt the King, and the Rebellious Barons growing high, by reason 
e M. Westm▪ in Anno▪ 1263. 47 Hen. 〈◊〉  of those Ordinances which they had made at Oxford, so much derogatory to his Regal Authority, he standing firm to the King, made great waste and spoil 
f M. Westm▪ in Anno▪ 1263. 47 Hen. 〈◊〉  upon the Demesn Lands in Wales, of Montfort, Earl of Leicester (the chief of those Rebels.) Whereupon Montfort confederating 
g M. Westm▪ in Anno▪ 1263. 47 Hen. 〈◊〉  with Prince Lewelin, incited 
h M. Westm▪ in Anno▪ 1263. 47 Hen. 〈◊〉  him to do the like upon the Lands of this Roger, which he did; and besides that, took 
i M. Westm▪ in Anno▪ 1263. 47 Hen. 〈◊〉  his Castle of Radnor, and burned it to the ground.  
In this year also (with the rest of the Barons Marchers) he received command 
k Claus. 47 Hen. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 15.  to repair to Ludlow with Horse and Arms, for restaining the farther hostilities of the Welsh.  
In 48 Hen. 3. the King seeing himself necessitated 
l Pat. 48 H. 3. m 18.  to yield to those Ordinances of Oxford (the Rebellious Barons being then so strong) this Roger was one 
m Pat. 48 H. 3. m 18. , who, at that time, undertook for his observance of them. But the King, soon after, getting strength 
n Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. ●0. , held not himself obliged to what he formerly was so constrained unto; and marching 
o Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. ●0.  to Northampton, gave them a notable defeat 
p Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. ●0. ; this Roger being then the chief 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 176.  in that action. And soon after, being 
r M. Westm. in Anno 1264. Battle of Lewes in 14 Mai●, 48 Hen. 3.  in that fatal Battle 
s M. Westm. in Anno 1264. Battle of Lewes in 14 Mai●, 48 Hen. 3.  of Lewes, where the Rebellious Barons took the King and Prince Edward prisoners; discerning the day to be lost, forthwith fled 
t M. Westm. in Anno 1264. Battle of Lewes in 14 Mai●, 48 Hen. 3. , (together with james de Aldithley, Roger de Clifford, and some other of the Barons Marchers) into Wales, and there 
u Ibid.  fell upon Prince Lewelin; hoping to turn the scale by giving a defeat there, to those adherents and confederates of Montfort, and the rest of his Rebellious Party.  
But their success at Lewes gave them such reputation, that their numbers much increasing, Montfort forthwith advanced 
x Ibid.  with a powerful Army into the Marches; and there carrying all before him, burnt 
y Ibid.  and wasted the Houses and Lands of this Roger.  
Seeing therefore his Sovereign in this great distress, and nothing but ruin and misery attending himself, and all other the Kings loyal Subjects, he took no rest till he had contrived some way for their deliverance; and to that end, sent 
z Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 223 a. n 40, 50 & 60. & 22●●. MS Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. 120 b.  a swift Horse to the Prince, than prisoner with the King in the Castle at Hereford, with intimation that he should obtain leave to ride out for recreation, into a place called Widmersh; and 
a Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 223 a. n. 40, 50 & 60. & 22●●. MS Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. 120 b.  that upon sight of a person mounted on a White Horse, at the foot of Tulington Hill, and waving his Bonnet (which was the Lord of Croft, as it was said) he should hast towards him with all possible speed. Which being accordingly done (though all the Country thereabouts. were thither called 
b Ibid. 223 b. n. 10. , to prevent his escape) setting Spurs to that Horse, he over-went 
c Ibid. 223 b. n. 10.  them all. Moreover, that being come to the Park of Tulinton, this Roger met 
d Ibid. 223 b. n. 10.  him with Five hundred armed Men; and seeing many to pursue, chased 
e Ibid. 223 b. n. 10.  them back to the Gates of Hereford, making great ●laughter amongst them.  
Furthermore, that having thus brought off the Prince with safety to his Castle at Wigmore, he was the chief person that gave countenance to the raising of a powerful Army, consisting 
f Ibid. 223 b. n. 10.  chiefly of the Welsh; by which, upon the fourth of August, An. 1265. (49 Hen. 3.) a glorious Victory 
g Ibid. 223 b. n. 10.  being obtained against that insolent Montfort, and the rest of his Party, near to Evesham in Worcestershire, the King himself was most happily set at liberty.  
By others 
h H. Knighton, 2452. & Ibid. n. 10.  this story is related thus, viz. That this Roger sent the Prince a swift Horse, for the purpose beforementioned; and that the Prince, obtaining leave of Montfort, to try if the Horse were of use for the great Saddle; first wearied out other Horses, and then got on this (a Boy with two Swords, whom this Roger had sent, being near with another Horse) and so turning himself to Robert de Ros, than his Keeper, and other bystanders, said, I have been in your custody for a time, but now I bid you farewell; and so road away: Adding 
i Ibid. n. 30. , that this Roger, with his Banner displayed, received him at a little Hill called Dunmor, and so conveyed him safe to his Castle at Wigmore.  
Certain it is, That in that memorable Battle 
k Battle of Evesham, 6 Aug. 49 H. 3.  of Evesham, this Roger commanded 
l Ib. 2453. & Ibid. n. 20.  the third part of the Prince's Army, and assaulted 
m Ib. 2453. & Ibid. n. 20.  the Rebellious Barons on the back part; the Prince coming on upon the one side, and the Earl of Gloucester on the other.  
And upon the Twenty seventh of October following, had, for his faithful services, a Grant 
n Cart. ●9 H 3. m 2.  of the whole Earldom, and Honour of Oxford, and all other the Lands of Robert de Vere, than Earl of Oxford, (excepting the Manor of Flete) at that time forfeited, for taking part with Montfort, Earl of Leicester, in that Rebellious War.  
It is reported 
o Mat. Paris, p. 1001. n. 1● & 20. , that after this Battle, great endeavours being used for a fair composure betwixt the King, and the conquered Party, which was agitated by Ottobon, the Pope's Legate, the Earl of Gloucester, and twelve others were chosen to moderate therein; whereby those who were vanquished, might redeem themselves and their estates, by pecuniary compositions (which accordingly was effected by that memorable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) and that this Roger, with the rest of the Barons Marchers, who had obtained the confiscated Lands of the Rebels by the Kings Grant, fiercely opposed that accord; saying, That it was unjust, that what was so deservedly forfeited; and for their pains and fidelity, given to them by the King, should be taken from them again for no cause. And it was then said 
p Ibid. 100L. n. 40.  by some, that he took such offence against the Earl of Gloucester, for his forwardness in that Agreement, that he conspired his death; as also, that thereupon the Earl withdrew himself for a time, great animosities continuing betwixt them.  
After this, viz. in 51 Hen. 3. he had command 
q Claus. 51 Hen. 3. m. 5.  from the King, to fortify the Castle of Hereford, (whereof by the King's former Grant in 44 Hen. 3. he had been constituted Governor:) And in 50, 51, and the fourth part of 52 Hen. 3. had 
r Rot Pip. 〈◊〉 iisdem Annis Heref.  the Sheriffalty of Herefordshire. In 54 Hen. 3. he was also made 
s Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 2.  Governor of the Castle of Corff. And in 1 Edw. 1. when the King was gone into Gascoigne, there being an Insurrection 
t M. West. in eodem Anno.  in the North, grounded upon a certain vain Prophecy, That the King should never return again into England; this Roger, marching 
u M. West. in eodem Anno.  towards them (with Edmund, the King's Brother) they totally retired and dissipated 
x M. West. in eodem Anno.  themselves.  
All being now quiet, in 7 Edw. 1. he obtained a Grant 
y Cart. 7 Edw. 1. n. 37. Rot. Fin. 7 Edw. ●. m. 21.  from the King of the Territories of Keddewy and Kery, and of the Castle of Dolvoron (built by 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. 223 b. n. 20.  David ap Lewelin) to hold to himself and his heirs, by the service of three Knights Fees.  
And, having taken to Wife 
a Ibid. n. 10. Rot. Pip. 54 Hen. 3. Heref.  Maud the Daughter and Coheir to William de Braose of Brecknock, with whom he had 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 557 b. n. 50.  the Land of Radnor, with other fair possessions, both in England and Wales; had issue 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. ut supra.  by her these three Sons, Edmund, William, and Geffrey: Upon whom, having procured 
d Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 & 30.  the honour of Knighthood to be conferred by King Edward the First; he, at his own costs, caused 
e Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 & 30.  a Tournament to be held at Kenilworth; where he sumptuously entertained an hundred Knights, and as many Ladies, for three days, the like whereof was never before in England; and there began 
f Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 & 30.  the Round Table, (so called 
g Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 & 30. , by reason that the place wherein they practised those feats, was environed with a strong Wall made in a round Form:) And, upon the fourth day, the Golden Lion, in sign of triumph, being yielded to him; he carried 
h Ibid.  it (with all that company) to Warwick. The same whereof being spread into Foreign Countries, occasioned the Queen of Navarre, to send 
i Ibid.  unto him certain Wooden Bottles, bound with Golden Bars and Wax, under the pretence of Wine; which (in truth) were all filled with Gold; and for many ages after, kept 
k Ibid.  in the Abbey of Wigmore. Whereupon, for the love of that Queen, he added 
b Ibid.  a Carbuncle to his Arms.  
But long it was not, after this, that he lived: for in 10 Edw. 1. he departed 
c Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 28. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  this life, at Kingslene, upon Simon and Iude's Eve; 
d Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 28. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Edmund his Son and Heir being then twenty seven years of age; and was buried in the Abbey of Wigmore, with this Epitaph 
* Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. b. p. 50. . 
Hic est sepultus, qui mansit la●de refultus,  
Rogerus mundus, de Morte marinâ secundus.  
Cui fuerat gratus, dominus Wigmorae vocitatus.  
Hunc dum viverat, vi Wallia tota timebat.  
Et sibi donata permansit Wallia tota.  
Militiam scivit, semper tormenta subivit.   
Other Children he also had, by the same Maude; viz. 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 223. b. n. 50.  Sir Ralph Mortimer, Knight (his eldest Son) who died in his life-time; Roger Mortimer Lord of Chirke, (of whom I shall say more anon) Sir Gefrey a Knight (who also died in his life-time, and lieth buried at Wigmore,) and Sir William a Knight, and stout Soldier, who had to Wife 
f Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 38.  Hawyse the Heir of Robert de Muscegros; and in her right held 
g Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 38.  the Manors of Batenton, Kemerton, Stawell, and Cherleton-Muscegros: and was enfeossed 
h Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 38.  by Maude his Mother, of the third part of the Manor of Crendon, in Comitat. Buck. two parts of the Manor of Doecumbe; of the Castle of Bruggewalter, and third part of that Manor; as also of two parts of the Manor of Meletone, all in come. Somerset. and dying 
i Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 38.  without issue, in 25 Edw. 1. left 
k Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 38.  Edmund Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, his Brother and Heir.  
Of the before specified Maude, all that I have farther seen; is, that the Castle and Manor of Radnor, with the Manors of Kingston, and Erlesdone, which were of her Inheritance; being taken 
l Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 9  into the King's hands, by reason of his death; command 
m Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 9  was given to the Sheriff of Herefordshire; in 11 Edw. 1. to render them unto her; and a precept sent to the Sheriff of Shropshire; requiring 
n Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 9  him to take her Oath, that she should not marry again without licence.  
And, that she departed 
o Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 53.  this life, in 29 E. 1. Edmund her Son being then forty years of age; who soon after, doing his Homage, had livery 
p Rot. Fin. 29 E. 1. m. 10.  of the Castle of Radnor, and other the Lands of her Inheritance.  
Which Edmund 
Edmund.  solemnly received 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a.  the Honour of Knighthood, at Winchester, at the hands of King Edward the first, upon the Feast day of the Nativity of our Lady; and having so done, married 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a.  Margaret the Daughter of Sir William de Fendles, a Spaniard, kinswoman to Queen Elianore; the wedding 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a.  being there kept at the King and Queen's Charges.  
In 10 Edw. 1. (which was the year his Father died) this Edmund, with some other of the Barons-marchers, encountering 
t MS. Oxon. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84 f. 67. b. M. Westm. in anno, 1282.  the Army of Leoline Prince of Wales, which was come down from the mountains towards Buelt, with little loss, put it to a total rout 
u MS. Oxon. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84 f. 67. b. M. Westm. in anno, 1282. , and made great slaughter upon the Welsh; in which Battle Leoline himself being slain 
* MS. Oxon. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84 f. 67. b. M. Westm. in anno, 1282. , his head was cut off and sent 
x Lel. coll. Vol. 1. p. 290.  to the King at Rothelan; but thence carried to the Tower of London, and there set 
y M. Westm. ut supra.  on a Pole, Crowned with Ivy.  
In the same year upon the death of john Fitz-Alan, the Castles of Oswaldestre, and Arundel, were committed 
z Pat. 10 H. ●. m. 8.  to the Trust of this Edmund: And in 11 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, he had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 11 E. 1. m. 25.  of all his own Lands. In 14 E. 1. he obtained a Grant 
b Cart. 14. E. 1. n. 45.  from the King, to himself and Margaret his Wife, and their Heirs, of the Manors of Marckley and Thorn●ury, in Com. Heref. And in 15 Edw 1. retained Peter de Mauley (an eminent Baron of Yorkshire) by Indenture 
c Claus. 15 ● 1. in dorso. m. 3. , to serve him in the Welch-Warrs, against Rese ap Meredith, and his Complices, than Rebels to the King, with ten Light-horse, viz. one black with a white Foot, price 60 marks, etc. (the colours of the rest being all expressed, and their prices.) Covenanting to pay the price, or prices of any of those Horses, which might happen to be lost in that service.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he had (amongst others) command 
d Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. ●.  to be at Po●●mouth, upon the first of September, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Gascoin●. And in 25 Edw. 1. was 
e MS. Oxon. K. 84. f. 79. b.  one of the Lords that met at Montgomery, to consider of that demand which the King then made; viz. that they should attend him in his Expedition beyond Sea, at their own proper charge: which they refused to do, by reason of the great expenses they had formerly been at, in his service in Wales, and Scotland. And, having been brought 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  up in the King's Court, about the time that the War betwixt King Edward and the Welch first broke out; he was somewhat suspected 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  of wishing well to Leweline, in regard of his near alliance to him. To clear himself therefore of that doubt, he ever the more earnestly endeavoured 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  the suppression of those Welsh Incursions; in which being always very active, it was at length his fate to be mortally wounded 
i Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  in Battle at Buelt; and to die 
k Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  of those hurts in Wigmore Castle: whereupon he had Sepulture 
l Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 30. & 40 Esc. 32 ●. 1. n. 63.  in the Abbey there, with his Ancestors: leaving issue five Sons; viz. 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 224. a. n. 50.  Roger his Son and Heir, than 
m Esc 32 E. 1. ut supra.  eighteen years of age, john, Hugh Rector of the Church of Old Radnor, Walter Rector of Kingston, and Edmund Rector of Hodner, as also Treasurer of the Cathedral at York: And three Daughters; viz. 
n Mon. Angl. ut supra.  Maude Wife of Theobald de Verdon; and joan, and Elizabeth Nuns at Lyngbroke. Which john, being Slain 
o Ibid. n. 60.  in a Tournament at Worcester, 3 Non. jan. ann. 1318 (12 Edw. 2.) by john de Leyburne (being not above eighteen years of age, and not 
p Ibid. n. 60.  able to wield his Lance, unhappily run 
q Ibid. n. 60.  it into his Belly) was buried 
r Ibid. n. 60.  at Wigmore.  
Upon the death of this last mentioned Lord Edmund, Margaret his Widow, besides 
s Claus. 3 ● E. 1 m. 2.  the Castle and Manor of Bruggewater, and Manor of Odecambe in Com. Somerset. the Manors of Kingston, Erlestone, Pembrugge, and Orleton, in Com. Heref. whereof she had been formerly enfeoft 
t Claus. 3 ● E. 1 m. 2. , jointly with him; had 
u Claus. 3 ● E. 1 m. 2.  for her better support, the Castle and Town of Radnor, with the Hamlets of Harpeton, Donyton, Walton, Cascope, Clandestre, and Presthemede, in Comitat. Heref. the third part of the Manor of Crendon, in Com. Buck. certain Lands in Beaulieu, and Inkebergh, in Com Wigorn. as also in Aure, in Comitat. Gloucest. the Manors of Knighton, and Pulli●, with the Hamlet of Akhull, in Com. Salop. the Castle of Knoklas, in the Cantred of Melenith; and likewise 
* Ibid.  the Town and Site of the old Castle of Radnor, in the Commot of Warthreynon, together with that Commot, assigned 
x Ibid. m. 4.  unto her. And in 34 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
y Cart. 34 E. 1. n. 23.  for a weekly Market at her said Manor of Kingston, upon the Saturday; as also a Fair upon the Eve andday of St. Michael, and two days ensuing. And in 11 Ed. 2. was charged 
z Claus. 11. E. 2. m. 23.  with providing an hundred men for the Wars in Scotland, out of her Lands of Kery, and Warthrenon.  
I now come to Roger, 
Roger.  Son and Heir to the last Lord Edmund.  
The wardship of this Roger (he being 
a Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 224. b. n. 10.  of the age of sixteen years and three months, at his Father's death (viz. 31 Edw. 1.) was, by the King granted 
b Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 224. b. n. 10.  to Pi●rs de Gaveston; so that, to redeem himself, and thereby to obtain liberty to marry where he pleased, he gave 
c Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 224. b. n. 10.  to Piers, two thousand five hundred marks; and thereupon took to Wife 
d Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 224. b. n. 10.  joan the Daughter of Peter de Genevill, Son of Geffrey de Gennevill, Lord of Trim in Ireland.  
This Roger received 
e Comp. eustodis magnae Garderodae de eodem ann▪  the Order of Knighthood in 34 E. 1. (with Edward then Prince of Wales, and above three hundred more, in a most solemn manner, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies) and the same year, attended 
f Rot Scoc. ● 34 E. 1. m. 2.  the King in that Expedition then made into Scotland, but departed 
g R●t. Fin. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  thence without leave; by reason whereof the Sheriffs of Gloucester, UUorcester, Hereford, Salop, and Stafford, were commanded 
h R●t. Fin. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  to seize his Lands. Howbeit the year next following at the instance of Q. Margaret he had pardon for that transgression, and restitution of them.  
In 3 Edw. 2. he was 
i Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m. 7.  again in the Wars of Scotland: and the same year, 
k Rot. Fin. 3 E. 2. m. 7.  constituted Governor of the Castle of Bu●lt, in Brecknockshire.  
In 6 Edw. 2. he had an assignation 
l Claus. 6 E. 2. m. 9  of fifty pounds, in recompense of his expenses in the King's service in Gascoine. And in 7 Ed. 2. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 7 E 2. m. 1.  again in the Scottish Wars. So likewise, 
n ●laus. 8 ●. 2. in dorso, m. 9  in 8 E. 2. and 
o Rot, Scoc. 10 E 2. m. 8.  10 Edw. 2. in which tenth year he was constituted 
p Pat. 10 ●. 2. p. 1. m. 8.  the King's Lieutenant of Ireland, and Governor of that Realm.  
Being thus made Justice of Ireland, he landed 
q thron. frat●is joh. 〈◊〉.  at Yohill, in Easter week 11 Edw. 2. with thirty eight Knights; and made 
r thron. frat●is joh. 〈◊〉.  two Knights, upon his first arrival there. And getting to his assistance 
s Ibid.  john de Bermingham, and Sir Nicholas de Verdon, Knight: banished all of the name of Lacie, out of that Realm; forcing 
u Ibid.  them into Scotland; and the year following, Knighted 
x Ibid.  the said john de Bermingham.  
In 12 Edw. 2, he was 
y Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m▪ 13.  again in the Wars of Scotland.  
About this time, there having 
z Rot. Rome▪ 12 E 2. m. 9  been great differences betwixt Guy de Beaucamp, Earl of Warwick, then lately deceased, and this Roger concerning certain Lands lying in the Marches of Wales, the Bishop of Hereford, wrote 
a Rot. Rome▪ 12 E 2. m. 9  his Letters to the Pope, for a Dispensation of marriage for Thomas de Beaucamp, than Earl of Warwick, (Son to the said Guy) and a Daughter of this Roger: which Marriage afterwards took effect.  
In this year also, john his Brother Died 
b Rot Fin 〈◊〉 E. 2 m. 5. , whereupon he had Livery of the Manors of Bromsgrave, and Norton, in Comit. Wigorn. as his next heir; which Lordships were granted 
c Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 6.  the same year to the same john, and his Heirs, in Fee-farm, for ten pounds per annum, to be paid into the Exchequer.  
The same year he was likewise made Justice 
d Pat. 12 E. 2. p. 2. m. 23.  of Ireland.  
About this time also, in aid 
e Mon Ang Vol 2. 〈◊〉. b n. 30.  of Sir john de Cherleton, Knight (Lord 
f Mon Ang Vol 2. 〈◊〉 b n. 30.  Powis, in ●ight of Hawyse his Wife,) whose marriage King Edward had granted 
g Mon Ang Vol 2. 〈◊〉 b n. 30.  to him; he armed 
h Mon Ang Vol 2. 〈◊〉 b n. 30.  himself and his followers against Griffin Uncle to Hawyse, who had Invaded Powys-land with great forces, and done excessive spoil there, and after much toil and trouble, compelled 
k Ibid.  Griffin to submit; whereupon the said john and Hawyse did peacably enjoy 
l Ibid.  that territory. And, having so done, he married 
m Ibid.  Maude his Daughter to john, Son and Heir to the same john and Hawyse.  
Moreover, in remuneration 
n Ibid 214. b. n 40.  of his labour and costs, in thus regaining Powys-land, he obtained 
o Ibid 214. b. n 40.  from the said john and Hawyse, the Inheritance of certain Lands in Powys; as also all the Forest of U●heldre, betwixt the Rivers of Ryw, and Elegy, which lay adjacent to his Lordship of Kedewyn.  
In 14 E. 2. he sealed to certain Covenants 
p ●laus 14 E. 2 in ●orso, m 9 , at Wigmore, with Edmund le Botiller, of Ireland, for a marriage betwixt Roger his Son, and joan the Daughter of the said Edmund; viz. that he the said Roger, should thereupon be enfeossed of all his Castles and Lands in Ireland, to the use of himself, and her during their lives; and afterwards to his Heirs male. Whereupon this Roger was to receive a thousand pounds Sterling, for the portion of the said joan.  
Being 
q Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40.  a person stout and bold, in this fourteenth year of Edward the Second observing 
r Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40. , that Hugh le Despencer the younger (than the King's Chamberlain and chief favourite) had 
r Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40.  in right of Alianore his Wife, one of the three Sisters and Coheirs of Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester, the third part 
s Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40.  of that Earldom, then valued at five thousand marks per annum: And not content therewith, thirsting 
t Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40.  after the rest which belonged to the two other Sisters, with Armed Forces Invaded 
u Mon Ang. ut supra. n. 40.  the Country of Glamorgan: In opposition to him, he associated 
* Ibid. n. 60. Videses etiam H. Knighton 25●9. Et MS. Oxen. in bibl. Bo●l. [K. 84.] ●. 98. a.  himself with Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, and his Uncle Sir Roger de Mortimer of Chirke, and took 
x Ibid. n. 60. Videses etiam H. Knighton 25●9. Et MS. Oxen. in bibl. Bo●l. [K. 84.] ●. 98. a.  Caerdifte; subjecting 
y Ibid. n. 60. Videses etiam H. Knighton 25●9. Et MS. Oxen. in bibl. Bo●l. [K. 84.] ●. 98. a.  all the Country thereabout to his command; and moreover carried 
z Ibid. n. 60. Videses etiam H. Knighton 25●9. Et MS. Oxen. in bibl. Bo●l. [K. 84.] ●. 98. a.  Sir George George's Knight, Governor of Caerdiffe Castle, Prisoner to Wigmore.  
And, not long after, being informed 
a Mon. Angl. ut supra, 225. a.  that the Castle of dionne, with all the Lands and Honour thereto belonging, were his own by right▪ he entered 
b Mon. Angl. ut supra, 225. a.  upon them, and took Fealty 
c Mon. Angl. ut supra, 225. a.  of the Tenants (of which Lands, with all other belonging to Edmund Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel, (afterwards condemned for Treason at Hereford) he thenceforth obtained 
d Mon. Angl. ut supra, 225. a.  a grant from King Edward the third.)  
The same year also (viz. 14 Edw. 2.) joining 
e Ibid. n. 10. ● 20. Videses etiam, Lel. coll V●l. p. 666. H. 〈◊〉 2539. n. 3●. MS 〈◊〉 ut supra, f 99 ●.  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, and other the then discontented Barons; he marched 
f Ibid. n. 10. ● 20. Videses etiam, Lel. coll V●l. p. 666. H. 〈◊〉 2539. n. 3●. MS 〈◊〉 ut supra, f 99 ●.  with them towards London (they being all clothed in Green, but their right hands Yellow) and exacted 
h Ibid.  the Oaths almost of all the Bishops and Peers of the Realm, to assist them in reforming the Government, and to bring the Spencers to Justice. Howbeit, finding 
i Ibid.  the King's strength to be at that time such, as that they were not like to succeed; he and his Uncle Roger, by persuasion 
k Ibid.  of the Earl of Pembroke, and promise 
l Ibid.  of Favor, yielded themselves 
m Ibid.  to the King; who not 
n Ibid. n. 30.  thinking it fit to put any trust in that their feigned submission, committed 
o Ibid. n. 30.  them both to the Tower of London. Where this Roger, having intelligence 
p Ibid. n. 30. , that he was like to suffer Death (after he had been Prisoner for a year and an half) by mediation 
q Ibid. n. 30.  of his Uncle (who had obtained his liberty) got loose 
r Ibid. n. 30. , as some say: But others affirm 
s 〈…〉 , that hearing the King had a purpose to take away his Life, he made a Banquet for Sir Stephen de Segrave (than Constable of the Tower) and giving him a Soporiferous drink, escaped 
t 〈…〉  with a Cord, by the means 
u 〈…〉  of one Gerard de Alspath, his Keeper; and so got into France, where he had 
* 〈…〉  a very honourable reception: and that afterwards, 
x 〈…〉  in memory of this deliverance, he caused 
y 〈…〉  a Chapel to be built, in honour of St. Peter, in the outer Ward of Ludlow Castle, for one Priest to celebrate Divine Service perpetually therein.  
Upon which escape, the King forthwith dispatched his precepts 
z 〈…〉  to the Seneschal of Gascoin, and Constable of Bordeaux, to make diligent search for him; and to keep him Prisoner, in case he could be found within their liberties. The like 
a Claus. 17 E. 2. in Dorso. m. 40.  Precepts he also sent to all the Sheriffs of England, and Bailiffs of the Seaports, to levy Hue and Cry, as also to make search for him; and to take him dead or alive. And not finding him, caused 
b Claus. 17 E. ●. m. 15.  Margaret his Wife to be sent Prisoner to the Castle of Skipton in Craven; allowing 
c Claus. 17 E. ●. m. 15.  her only one Waiting-woman, an Esquire, a Laundress, a Groom, and a Page: there to be kept by john de Rithre Constable of that Castle, and 
d Claus. 17 E. ●. m. 15.  no more than thirteen shillings and fourpences a day, for the expense of herself, and those her servants, in the journey; and thirteen shillings and four pence a week, for their maintenance there; as also ten marks per annum for Apparel. And, at the same time conveyed 
e Ibid.  her three Daughters to be safe kept in three several Nunneries; viz, 
f Ibid.  Margaret to Shouldham, in Norfolk; joan, to Semplingham in Lincolnshire; and Isabel to Chiksa●d in Bedfordshire.  
Being 
g 〈…〉  thus in France with the Queen and Prince (together with Edmund Earl of Kent, and many other of the English Nobility) King Edward the second caused 
h 〈…〉  sentence of Banishment to be proclaimed against them, throughout all the Counties of England; with promise 
i 〈…〉  of a thousand pounds, to whomsoever should bring unto him the Body of this Roger dead or alive. And having so done; by corrupting 
k T. Wals. ut supra. Mon. Ang. ut supra.  the King of France, with Money, obtained 
l T. Wals. ut supra. Mon. Ang. ut supra.  his word to send them all as Captives into England.  
But advertisement 
m Ib. n. 60. T. Wals. ut supra  of this design being brought to the Queen; she 
n Ib. n. 60. T. Wals. ut supra  privately got thence to William Earl of Henault (with all those Nobles) and contracted 
o Ib. n. 60. T. Wals. ut supra  a marriage for Prince Edward her Son, and Philippe Daughter of that Earl. By which means having all the Aid he could give her, she 
p Ib. n. 60. T. Wals. ut supra  made Sail with speed for England. Whereat the King (upon Tidings thereof) was so astonished, that he forthwith fled 
q Ibid.  (with both the Spencers, and other his Parasites) unto the Mountainous parts of Glamo●gan in Wales.  
The Scene being thus wonderfully changed, this Roger was 
r Rot. Pin. 20. E 2. m. 2.  
r Co●p. Custodis magnae 〈◊〉 de anno 20 E 2.  first made Governor of the Castle of Denbeigh: and upon 
s Co●p. Custodis magnae 〈◊〉 de anno 20 E 2.  the Coronation of Prince Edward (whom the Nobles advanced to the Throne in his Father's stead) by means of his interest with Queen Isabel, bearing the chiefest sway; caused ᵗ his three Sons, viz. Edmund, Roger, and Geffrey, to be made Knights at that solemnity. And soon after married 
u T. Wals. in ann 〈…〉 p. 109. n. 10.  two of his Daughters unto the Sons of these great men; viz. Beatrix to Edward) the Son of Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal of England; and Agnes to the Son and Heir of john Lord Hastings.  
Which being done, he got a Pardon 
* Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  to himself, for breaking Prison, out of the Tower of London, in 18 E. 2. And before the end of that year, went 
x Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  into Scotland, in that Expedition than made thither. Moreover, in consideration 
y Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 18. Pat. 2 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 16. per Inspex.  of Lands, to the value of a thousand pounds per annum, which ('tis said in the grant) were promised him by the King; he obtained in the same year a Patent 
z Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 18. Pat. 2 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 16. per Inspex.  in Fee of the Castles of Denbegh in Wales, late Hugh Spencer's the elder, attainted: as also of the Castles of Oswaldeshe, Shrawerdyne, and Clonn●, with the Manors of Ryton, Wroxestre, and Conede, in Commit, Salop, of the Manor of Cheping-Norton, in Com. Oxon, and all other the Castles, Manors and Lands, which were Edmund Earl of A●undels attainted, in England and Wales, excepting the Manors of Trouford, and Dun●am.  
Furthermore, the year next following; scil. 2 Edw. 3 he was made Justice 
a Pat 2 E. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  of Wales And in the Parliament begun, after the Quinzime of St. Michael, caused himself to be advanced 
b T. Wals. in an. 1328. p. 110.  to the Title of Earl of March. And the same year held 
c H. Knighton 2553. n. 50.  a Round Table at Bedford.  
After which, King Edward taking a Progress 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 225. n. 20.  into the Marches of Wales, he was magnificently received 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 225. n. 20.  by this Roger, and treated 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 225. n. 20.  with sumptuous entertainments, in his Castles of Ludlow and Wigmore: So likewise 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 225. n. 20.  in his Forests and Parks; as also, with great costs in Tilt, and other Pastimes. Which, as it was then said 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 225. n. 20. , the King did not duly recompense.  
But hereupon he waxed proud 
i Lel. coll. V●l. 1. 6●5. , beyond measure, insomuch as his own Son Geffrey called 
k Lel. coll. V●l. 1. 6●5.  him the King of Folly. He also kept 
l Lel. coll. V●l. 1. 6●5.  the Round Table of Knights in Wales, for a pride in imitation of King Arthur.  
Other particulars of his haughtiness and insolence were these; viz. 
m 〈…〉  that with Queen Isabel he caused a Parliament to be held at Northampton, where an unworthy Agreement was made with the Scots, and 〈◊〉- Roll of Homage of Scotland, was traitorously delivered; as also the Black Cross, which King Edward the first brought into England, out of the Abbey of S●one; and then accounted a precious Relic; That (with the Queen) he caused the young King to ride twenty four miles in one night, towards Bedford, to destroy the Earl of Lancaster, and his adherents; saying, 
o Lel. coll. ut supra.  that they imagined the King's death. That he followed Queen Isabel to Nottingham, and lodged 
p Ibid. 686. H Knighton, 25●3. n. 10.  in one house with her. ● That he commanded 
q Ibid. 686. H Knighton, 25●3. n. 10.  the Treasure of the Realm; and assumed 
r Ibid. 686. H Knighton, 25●3. n. 10.  the authority, which by common consent in Parliament, was conferred on Henry Earl of Lancaster, at the King's Coronation: And, that he was one of those, who practised 
s Lel. coll. Vol 1. 686.  against the King's Council, for saying, that Edward of Caernarvon, was murdered by his means.  
At which his demeanour, finding 
t Froissard: ut supra, f. 113. a.  that Edward Earl of Kent, (the King's Uncle) was much offended, he informed 
u Froissard: ut supra, f. 113. a.  the King, that his Uncle had a design to poison him, to the end he might be King himself, as next heir to the Crown (john of Eltham Earl of Cornwall, being newly dead) and likewise that he had designed 
* H. Knighton 2555. n. 30.  the escape of King Edward the second out of Prison; for which soon after he lost his life.  
The truth is, this Mortimer bore such sway, that he got what he had a mind to, it is evident by these followinging grants, which he obtained for himself from the young King; viz. 
a Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 64.  the Castle and Manor of Hanley, with the Chases of Malverne, and Cors, in the Counties of Worcester and Gloucester. Likewise the town 
b Ibid. n. 84.  of Wiche, in Com. Wigorn. Also 
c Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  the Castle of Clifford, and Manor of Glasebury, part of the Possessions of Hugh le Despenser the younger, then attainted.  
And 
d Ca●t. 4 E. 3. n. 71.  to himself and joan his Wife, in Fee, divers ample Liberties and Jurisdictions, to be exercised at his Castle of Trim in Ireland▪ besides 
e Ibid. n. 75.  the inheritance of all the Territory of Danahmaine in Ireland, with very large privileges thereto.  
Moreover to Geffrey his Son, he procured a Grant 
f Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 67▪  of the Castle of Donnyngton, in Com. Leicest. as also the Manors of Lechelade, and Sodington in Comit. Gloucest. the manor of Wokking in Com. Surr. Byeby and Castre, in Com. Linc. Ashburne in the Peke, in Com. Derb. Ryhale, in Com. Roteland. and Kyneley, in Com. Wilts. late Edmund Earl of Kent's attainted; As also 
g Ibid. n. 71.  the Wapentake of Rysley, in Com. Derb. the Wapentakes of Plumtre and Alreton, in Com. Norff. the Manor of Reseby, in Com. Leic. and 
h Ibid. n. 36.  Manor of Alreton, with certain Lands in Drayton, in Com. North. likewise parcel of the Lands of the said Edmund; the remainder, for want of issue of him the said Geffrey, to him the said Roger, and his heirs.  
But, not long after this, growing odious 
i H. Knighton 2555. n. 40.  to the people, by these his Insolences, and evil actings; the King was made sensible 
k Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  of the impending mischief; and therefore, by the advice 
l Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  of his council, at Nottingham, in the Quind. of St. Michael, taking into consideration 
a Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  his own dishonour and damage, as also 
b Ibid.  the impoverishment of his people; and revealing 
c Ibid.  his mind privately to Sir William de Montacute, gave him immediate command 
d Ibid. , to take the assistance of some trusty persons, which he accordingly did (
e Lel. coll. Vol. 1. ●86.  viz. Sir Humphrey de Bohun, and Sir William his Brother, Sir Ralph de Stafford, Sir William de Clinton, Sir john de Nevile, of Hornby; Sir William Eland, 
Ann. 4. Ed. 3.  and some others) and upon Friday 
* 19 Octob.  the morrow after the Feast of S. Luke, in 
f H Knighton. 2556. n 10. Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. ● 112.  the dead time of the night, getting into the Castle by a way under 
g H Knighton. 2556. n 10. Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. ● 112.  Ground, which through the Rock passeth with Stairs up to the Keep (and still by reason of this his surprise, called Mortimer's hole) entered 
h H. Knighton. 2556. n 10. Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. ● 112.  a room (next to the Queen's Lodging:) where finding 
i H. H●ighton, ut supr.  him with Henry Bishop of Lincoln, and some others, who made 
k Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 687. ●at. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  resistance, he slew 
l Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 687. ●at. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  two of them; viz. Sir Hugh de Turpliton Knight (than Steward of the King's House) and john de Munmouth; for which he afterwards had pardon ᵐ; and took him thence, chiefly by 
n Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 686.  Sir William Elands' help.  
And having him thus in his Custody; on the morrow after, seized 
o H. Knighton. ut supra.  upon the rest of his adherents and followers, who lay in the Town; amongst which were two 
p H. Knighton. ut supra.  of his Sons; viz. Sir Geffrey, and Sir Edmund, both Knights; who were all sent 
q MS. Oxen. ut supra [K. 84.] 104.  to London with guards, there to be secured 
r MS. Oxen. ut supra [K. 84.] 104.  till the Parliament, which was to begin upon the twenty seventh of November, next ensuing.  
Whereupon precepts 
s Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 15.  bearing date 23 Octob. were directed to several persons, for the seizing of his Castles, Manors, and Lands in Wales, (he being then under Arrest for several mesdemeanors, tending to the damage of the K. and Kingdom (as the words therein did import) And within three days following, Commission 
t Claus. 4 E 3. m. 20.  was granted to john de Kingston, and others, to take an inventory of all his Treasure and Jewels in Wales, and the Marches, but not to carry away any thing out of the Wardrobe of joan his Wife, then at Ludlow, or that belonged to any of her Children or Servants.  
Upon the meeting of which Parliament divers Articles 
u T. Wals. p. 112. n. 3●. H. Knighton. 〈◊〉. n. 30.  were exhibited against him; the Chief whereof were, in effect as followeth; viz.  
1. That he was consenting to the murder of King Edward the second in Berkley Castle.  
2. That he was an impediment to the King's Honour at Stanhope Park, in restraining the English to fall upon the Scots.  
3. That he had received twenty thousand pounds of the Scots, to give them leave to escape; and that he caused a dishonourable peace to be afterwards made with them, as also that unworthy contract of Marriage betwixt the King's Sister, and David the Son of Robert de Brus.  
4. That he had basely consumed the King's treasure, and that of Hugh Despencer, after the Queen's return▪ so that the King was in a wanting condition.  
5. That he had got the richest Wardships of England, into his hand: And,  
6. That he was an evil Councillor to the King and the Queen-mother; and too familiar with her.  
Whereupon the King commanding 
* H. Knighton, 255●. n. 40.  the Earls and Barons, that just judgement should be done therein; they found 
x H. Knighton, 255●. n. 40.  him guilty of all; especially that touching the murder of King Edward the second; and gave sentence 
y Rot. P●l. 4 E. 3. 〈◊〉 Th. Wa●● 112. n. 1● , that he should be drawn and hanged.  
Which being accordingly 
z H. Knighton, 255● n. 50.  executed at the common Gallows, called the Elms, near Smithfield, upon the Eve of S. Andrew; his Body was permitted to hang 
a H. Knighton, 255●. n. 50.  there two days and and two nights, naked; and then buried 
b Stow● 〈◊〉, 3●5. ●.  at the Gray-Friers in London; but many years after, translated 
c MS. 〈◊〉 ut supra. [K. 〈◊〉.] 104. a.  
c Ibid.  to Wigmore.  
Some particulars there are in this Story of his apprehension, which do not directy agree with what is related by our common Chroniclers: but this (with them) is not worthy observation; viz. ᵈ that this Judgement and Sentence, so passed upon him without ever being heard; as had formerly been practised in the case of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, at Pontfract; and after him the Despensers, and Edmund Earl of Kent, wherein 'tis well known he himself had a hand.  
Being thus cut off, the Castle, Town, and Honour of Dynebegh, with the canters of Ros, Reywynok, Kaermor, and Commot of Dymnach, (all forfeited by this his attainder) were upon the eighteenth of january following, bestowed 
e Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 2.  on the before specified Sir William de Montacute.  
This great bu● unhappy Man, left issue four Sons; viz. 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 225. b. n. 20.  Edmund his eldest Son (who had not the title of Earl of March, his Father's attainder being not reversed in his time) 2. Sir Roger; 3. Sir Geffrey Lord of Cowyth; and john slain in a Tournament at Shrewsbury: And seven Daughters; viz. 
g Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  Katherine Wife of Thomas de Beaucamp Earl of Warwick; joan married to james Lord Audley; Agnes to Laurence de Hastings Earl of Pembroke; Margaret to Thomas Son and Heir of Maurice Lord Berkley; Maude to john the Son and Heir of john de Cherleton, Lord of Powys, Blanch to Peter de Grandison; and Beatrix, first to Edward Son and Heir to Thomas of Brotherton Earl Marshal of England, and afterwards to Sir Thomas de Braose.  
Which Edmund 
Edmund.  (with 
h Ibid. n. 50.  his two Brothers Roger and Geffrey) was Knighted 
i Ibid. n. 50.  by King Edward the third at the solemnity of his Coronation; and took to Wife 
k 〈…〉  Elizabeth Daughter of Bartholomew Lord Badlesmere (commonly called the rich Lord Badlesmere of Ledes,) by whom he had issue 
l 〈…〉 , two Sons, Roger, who succeeded him; and john who died 
m 〈…〉  in his Infancy.  
This Edmund recovered 
n 〈…〉  divers lands, settled at his Marriage, which upon the death of his Father were witheld; but died 
o 〈…〉  in the flower of his youth at Stanton-Lacy, upon the 26 Kal. of jan. anno 1331. (5 Edw. 3.) leaving Elizabeth his Wife surviving, who afterwards was married 
p 〈…〉  to William de Bohun Earl of Northampton.  
Which Elizabeth in 6 E. 3. had an assignation 
q 〈…〉  of her dowry out of the Lands of her late Husband; viz. the Castle of Kentles, and Dominion of Melenyth, with the Commot of Duder, in the Marches of Wales: and died 
r 〈…〉  in 30 E. 3. whereupon the third part of the Manor of ●rendone, in Comit. Buck. the Castle and Manor of Kentles, and Cantred of Melenyth, the Manor of Arleys in Comit. Staff. and Cleobury, in Com. Salop. then came 
s 〈…〉  to Roger, her Son and heir,  
Which Roger, though but three 
t 〈…〉  years of age at his Father's death; giving security 
u 〈…〉  for the payment of two hundred and fifty pounds per annum, during his minority, had a Grant 
* 〈…〉  from the King in 15 Edw. 3. of the Castle of Radnor; as also of the Territories of Warthremoun, Prestemede, Knyghton, and Norton, in Wales, which were of his Inheritance. But during his minority his Castles of Knoklas, and Pulith (in the Marches of Wales) were committed 
x 〈…〉  to William de Bohun Earl of Northampton, who had married his Mother. And the year next ensuing, though 
y 〈…〉  he was not yet of full age, through the mediation 
z Ibid.  of that Earl, his Homage was accepted, 
a Ibid.  whereupon he had Livery 
b Ibid.  of the Castle of Wigmore.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he attended 
e 〈…〉  the King into France, to rescue those in Agu●lon; and being landed 
f 〈…〉  with him at Hogs, in Normandy, did there receive 
g 〈…〉  the Honour of Knighthood (together with Prince Edward, and many other Honourable persons,) the more to encourage him to Fight for the rights of the English Crown. And the same year though 
h Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  he had not made proof of his full age; yet in respect 
i Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  of his laudable services, the King was pleased to take his Homage 
k Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21. , and make Livery 
l Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  to him of all the rest of his Lands, excepting 
m Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  those which Elizabeth his Mother (than Wife of the before specified Earl of Northampton) held in Dower.  
In 26 Edw. 3. upon 
n Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 7.  another Expedition into France, he was charged 
o Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 7.  with forty men out of his Territories of Warthrymion, Radnor, and Wigmore. And in 28. Ed. 3. procured a Charter 
p Cart. 28 E. 3. n. 8.  for a weekly Market every Monday, at his Lordship of Hamalhowe, in Comit. Southamp. as also a Fair yearly on Midsumer-day.  
In which year likewise, in the Parliament held at Westminster, he obtained 
q Rot. Parl. 28 E. 2. n. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Claus. 28 E. 3. m 22. H. Kn●ghton. 2607. n. 30.  a reversal of the Judgement, given against his Grandfather Roger late Earl of March, as erroneous and utterly void (whereupon he thenceforth bore the title of Earl of March) and moreover had restitution 
r Rot. Parl. 28 E. 2. n. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Claus. 28 E. 3. m 22. H. Kn●ghton. 2607. n. 30.  of the Castles and Lordships of Blenl●veny, and Bulkedinas', whereof his said Grandfather had been formerly seized; as also 
s Rot. Parl. 28 E. 2. n. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Claus. 28 E. 3. m 22. H. Kn●ghton. 2607. n. 30.  of all his other Lands, which by that forfeiture came to the Crown, and had been bestowed on Sir William de Montacute, afterwards created Earl of Salisbury.  
And did the same year contract 
t Claus. 28 E. 3. in dorso. m. 10.  with Richard Earl of Arundel, that Edmund his Son and Heir should espouse Alice, one of the Daughters of that Earl; her portion being three thousand marks.  
Upon which restoration, it was by inquisition 
u Esc. 28 E. 31. n. 53.  found; that the said Roger Earl of March, (so attainted as hath been showed) died upon Monday next after the Feast of S. Catherine the Virgin; and that he was then seized of the Manors of Stratfe●●e-Mortimer, and Woghfeld, as parcel of the Manor of Wigmore; as also of the Manor of Newbury, and Moiety of that Town, all in Com. Berks. Likewise of the Manors of Clifton upon Temede, and Odingley, in Comit. Wigorn. of the Manors of Noke, Mawrdyn, and Wyn●●eton, with the Advowson of the Church of Wynfreton, in Com. Hereford. of the Castle and Manor of Nerberth, and the third part of the Town of S. Clier, with the Advowson of the Church, the third part of the Commots of Amgeyd and Pentunyok, and the third part of the town of 〈◊〉 in Com. Heref. Of the Castles and Dominions of Blenseveny and Bulkedinas', in the Marches of Wales; as also of the Castle and Manor of Montgomery, with the Manor and Hundred of Chirbury, in Com. Salop.  
The next year following, this Roger (thus lately restored) was made Constable 
* Rot. Fin. 29 E. 3. m. 10.  of Dovor Castle, and Warden of the Cinque ports; and attended 
x Rot Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  the King in his expedition then made into France.  
In 30 Edw. 3 doing his Homage, he had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 30 E. 3. m. 5.  of all the Lands of joan Countess of March, his Grandmother, who then departed this 
z Rot. fin. 30 E. 3. m. 5.  Life; viz. 
a Rot. Fin. 30 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Manor of Stanton-Lacy, juxta Ludlow, the moiety of the Manor of Ludlow, and Advowson of the moiety of the Church; as also the Castle of Ludlow, which she had by Inheritance, as Daughter and Heir to Peter de Genevill; of the Castle of Dolvareyn, and Territory of Redewing in Wales; of the Manors of Malmshall-Lacy, Wolfres●ow, Walkerstone; the moiety of the Town and Territory of Ewyas (part of the Lands of the said Peter de genevil) the Manors of Pembrugge, Kingestone, Orletone, Mawrdyne, and Wyntretone; he being then twenty eight years of age.  
In 32 Edw. 3. he was 
* Rot. Franc. 32 ●. 3. m 7.  again in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
b Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. p. 2. ●. m. 10.  33 Edwar. 3. in which 33. year he had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3. m. 8.  of the Manors of Erythe in Kent, and Drayton in Sussex, which then descended 
d Ibid.  to him upon the death of Elizabeth the Wife of Hugh le Despencer, Widow of Giles de Badlesmere; he being right 
e Ibid.  Heir to the said Giles (viz. Son of Elizabeth his Daughter and Heir.)  
This is all that I have seen of him, till his death, which happened 
f MS Oxon. ut supra, [K. 84.] 124. b. Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 826.  upon the twenth sixth of February, 34 Edw. 3. at Ronera in Burgundy, he being then Commander 
g Mon. A●g. Vol. 2. 226. a n 40. & 5●.  of the English Forces there; whence he was brought over into England, and buried 
h Mon. A●g. Vol. 2. 226. a n 40. & 5●.  in the Abbey of Wigmore, with his Ancestors: being then seized 
i Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 98. T. Wal●. in ann. 1359. p. 167.  of the Manor of Finmere, in Com. Oxon. Swanescompe, and Erythe in Kent; Drayton in Sussex; the Castle of Bruggewalter; the Bal●wick of the Forest of North-Pederton, Exmore, Noreethe, Chiche, and Mynedepe; with the Warren of Somerton; as also the Manors of Milverton, and Otecombe, all in Com. Somers. of the Manor of Areley, in Com. Staff. Stanton-Lacy, Lentwardyne, and Town of Knighton, in Com. Salop. of the canters of Kery, and Kedewyne, in the Marches of Wales; of the Castle and Lordship of Montgomery, the Hundred of Chirbury, in Com. Salop. of the Castle of Dynebegh, the Commots of Ros, Rowenok, Kemergh, and Dunmaill, in the Marches of Wales; of the Town of Ludlow, the Manor of Cleabury-Mortimer, Huggeleye, Ernewode, the Castle of Dolvareyn, with the new Town and Cantred of Kedeweng, and Commot of Kery, of the Manor of Oddyngley, in Com. Wigorn. the Manors of Byseleye, and Winston, in Com Glouc. the Castle and Manor of Radnor, in the Marches of Wales; the Commots of W●rthreynon, and Comotryder, the Manors of Presthemed, Notton, the Castle of ●eventles, with the canters of Melenyth, Pullit, and Knoklas; the moiety of the Lordship of Ewyas; the Castle and Cantred of Buelth; the Lordships of Nerberth, and Blenleveny, in Wales, and the Marches; the Manors of Stratfeild-Mortimer, Wokefeld, and Newbirie, in Comitat. Berk. besides divers other Lands and Lordships in Comitat. Heref.  
And, though 
k Claus. 34 E. 3 m. 33.  his Body had Sepulture in the Abbey of Wigmore; yet was 
l Claus. 34 E. 3 m. 33.  there a solemn Obsequy kept for him in the Royal-Chapel at Windsor, the King assigning 
m Ibid.  a Cloth of Gold, called Ba●dekyn out of his great Wardrobe for the Celebrating thereof.  
This Roger, by Philippe his Wife, Daughter 
n Mon. A ● Vol. 2. 226. ●. n. 〈◊〉. & 50. Ca●al. of Nob. by R. 〈◊〉  of William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury, had issue 
o Mon. A ● Vol. 2. 226. ●. n. 〈◊〉. & 50. Ca●al. of Nob. by R. 〈◊〉  two Sons; viz. Roger, who died 
p Mon. A ● Vol. 2. 226. ●. n. 〈◊〉 & 50. Ca●al of Nob by R. 〈◊〉  in his life time; and Edmund who succeeded 
q Mon. A ● Vol. 2. 226. ●. n. 〈◊〉. & 50. Ca●al. of Nob. by R. 〈◊〉  him in his Lands and Honours; and two Daughters, viz. Margaret the Wife of Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford; and Margery the Wife of john Lord Audley.  
Which Philippe surviving him, had for her Dowry an assignation 
r Claus. 34 ●. 3. m. 24.  of the Manor of Stanton-Lacy in Com. Salop. the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Montgomerie, with the Hundred of Chirbury in the Marches of Wales; the castle of Dolvareyn, with the new Town and Cantred of Kedewing; as also the Commot of Kery in Wales; the Manors of Cleobury, Bealeu, Ernewode, and Huggeley, in Com. Salop. the Manor of Arleye, in Comitat. Staff. Orletone, Erestane, Wolfrelowe, Marcle, Wynfreton, and Mawardyn, in Comit. Heref. the Castle and Lordship of Nerberth, with the Manor and Lordship of Pullythe in Wales; as also of the Manors of Bruggewalter, Milverton, and Odecumbe, with the Castle and Town of Bruggewalter in Comitat. Somerset.  
And by her Testament 
s Court●●● f 189. ●.  bearing Date 21 Nou. 4 R. 2. bequeathed her Body to be Buried in the conventual Church of the Holy Trinity, in the Priory of Bustlesham-Montag●. And for the charge of her Funeral, with a certain distribution to poor People; viz. in Mourning-Garments for an Hundred men of all degrees; as also for a Trental (the thirtieth day after her death) and for the entertainment of her Family until the Funeral, an hundred and sixty pounds. And likewise two hundred pounds to the Fabric of that Church to the intent her Anniversary should be there kept for ever. After which viz. upon the Nones of january ann. 5 R. 2. she departed this life, and was buried at Bustlesham, accordingly.  
This Edmund 
Edmund.  being 
t 〈…〉  born at Langonith, upon Candlemas-Eve, anno 1351. (25 Edw. 3.) and Consequently under age at his Father death: yet by reason 
u 〈…〉  of his singular Knowledge and Parts, he was employed 
* 〈…〉  at eighteen years of age, to treat with the Commissioners of the King of France, touching a peace betwixt both Realms. And, having so well performed that trust, was sent ˣ into Scotland, upon the like occasion. In which treaties he merited so highly; that the King forthwith made choice 
y Ibid. 〈…〉  of him, to be one of his Privy-Councel.  
Not long after this, he took to Wife 
z Claus. 4● E. 3. m. ●.  Philippe the Daughter and heir to Leonel Duke of Clarence: and in 43 E. 3. making 
a Ibid.  proof of her age, had Livery 
b Ibid.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. In which year he was 
c Rot. 〈◊〉 43 E. 3. 〈◊〉  in that Expedition then made into France. So likewise in 
d Rot. 〈◊〉 46. E. ● m. ●0.  46 Edw. 3. being then in Ward 
e Rot. 〈◊〉 46. E. ● m. ●0.  to William Bishop of Winchester, and Richard Earl of Arundel; and in the same year, had Livery 
f 〈…〉  of his own Lands, doing his Homage, though 
g 〈…〉  he had not yet accomplished his full age.  
In 49 Ed. 3 (with 
b 〈…〉  the Earls of Warwick, Stafford, and other English Nobles) he was 
i Ibid.  in that Expedition then made into Britanny, for the assistance of john de Montfort the Duke, in his military affairs there; and took 
k 〈…〉  the Castle of St. Matthews, in those parts, by force.  
In this year, bearing 
l Ex autog. penès W. P●ermont de Thoresby in Comit. No●ff. ar.  these titles; viz. Earl of March, and Uister, Lord of Wigmore, Clare, and Connact, and Marshal of England, he gave 
m Ex autog. penès W. P●ermont de Thoresby in Comit. No●ff. ar.  his Manor of Chailmarsh, in Comitat. Salop. to the Abbot and Covent of Wigmore, and their successors for ever; to find a Secular Priest, continually resident in the Church of Lentwardyn, but not beneficed, to sing Mass daily for the Soul of Roger his Father, Philippe his Mother; as also for the Souls of his Children, and the Souls of all his Ancestors, and Heirs, to be presented to the Bishop of Hereford, for the time being, as Diocesan; and by him to be instituted to that chantry, paying him for his Salary ten marks per annum, at Michaelmass, and Easter, by even portions.  
In 1 R. 2. he was also made 
n Th. Wals. p. 197.  one of the Privy Council to that King. And the same year, by his Letters 
o Pat. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 29. per Inspex.  Patent, bearing date at London 1. Novemb. in consideration of the good service done and to be done, by john Othelake, his Servant; whom he had Constituted his Herald at Arms, by the name of March, gave him a yearly Rent of twenty Nobles, to be received out of his Manor of Worthy-Mortimer, in Comit. Southamp. at the Feast of Easter and S. Michael, by even portions. And in May following, was joined in Commission 
p Rot. Scoc. 1 R. 2. m. 1.  with the Bishop of Hereford, the Lord Latimer, and others, to reform all and singular abuses done by any of the English towards the Scots, contrary to the form of the Truce, made by King Edward the third of England, and David de Bruys of Scotland.  
Moreover, in ● R. 2. he was again put in Commission 
q Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. m. 2.  with the same Bishop of Hereford, the Earl of Northumberland, and others; to treat with the Commissioners of Robert King of Scotland, for an amicable peace betwixt both Realms.  
In 3 R. 2. he gave 
r Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  his Manor of Chelmarsh, called Nethercourt, in Comit. Salop. to the said Abbot and Covent of Wigmore, to find two Secular Priests, to celebrate Divine Service daily in the Church of that Abbey, for the Souls of Roger his Father, Philippe his own Wife, and of Philippe his Mother; as also for the good estate of himself, during this Life, and the health of his Soul after his departure hence, according to such order and form, as should be directed by the Bishop of Hereford.  
In the same year also, he was 
s Pat. 3 R. 2. p. ●. m. 29.  constituted the King's Lieutenant of Ireland; and accordingly went 
t Ibid. m. 3.  thither, there to make his abode: and so tamed 
u Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 335.  the Barbarousness of that rude people, by destroying 
* Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 335.  ten or eleven of their petty Kings, within the space of half a year; that he regained 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 226. b. ●. 60.  almost all his Lands in Ulster, which the Irish had for a long time enjoyed: and proceeding farther into that Country; what with his prudent conduct, affability to the Natives, kindness, and eloquent expressions; that within two years and an half, he reduced 
z Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 226. b. ●. 60.  all those parts to obedience: causing divers Oaks of an extraordinary length to be sent 
a Ibid 227. a.  into Ireland from his Woods of Pennalt in the Territory of Uske in Wales; wherewith he framed a strong Bridge 
b Ibid. , with purpose to set over the River of Banne, near to the Town of Kolleroth, which was a principal Harbour for the Rebels: At both ends whereof, he raised a fort 
c Ibid.  (besides one in the midst) to the end it might be 
d Ibid.  a safeguard to himself and his own Soldiers, and an effectual destruction to the Enemy.  
But drawing now near his death; after he had 
e T. Wals. in an. 5 R. ● p. 301. n. 10.  with great wisdom governed there for the space of almost three years; and 
f T. Wals. in an. 5 R. ● p. 301. n. 10.  well nigh reduced that Realm to quiet; I shall here take notice, that, by his last Will and Testament 
g Courtney. ●. 188. ●.  bearing date at Dynebegh (in Wales) about the time of his going over; he bequeathed his Body to sepulture, with the Body of his Wife, then deceased, in the Conventual Church at Wigmore, on the left hand the high Altar: appointing only five Tapers to burn about his Body during the time of the Service of Burial. To the Fabric of the Church, he also bequeathed a thousand pounds, to be employed in the structure thereof, according to the discretion of his Mother, and his Executors. To Roger his Son and Heir, he gave his Cup of Gold (with a cover) called Benesoun; and his Sword adorned with Gold, which was the good King Edward's; as also the great Horn of Gold, together with God's Blessing and his own: with special direction, that they should all remain to his said Sons next Heir; and so to the Heirs of his Family for ever. Likewise his great Bed of black Satin, embroidered with White Lions and Roses of Gold, with Escocheons of the Arms of Mortimer and Vlvester; and all the furniture of that Chamber. Moreover he thereby bequeathed to him his lesser Horn of Gold, with the Strings. Appointing also; that, if his said Son should depart this Life before his full age, and without heir of his Body begotten, that then all those Legacies should go to his Son Edmund, according to the same tenor. To his Daughter Elizabeth he gave his Saltseller, in the form of a Dog. To Philippe his Daughter a Coronet of Gold, with ... and twenty great Pearls. To his Brother the Earl of Northumberland, his Cup of a Tortoise: And to Henry Lord Percy his Son, his little Cup, made like the body of a Hart, with the head of an Eagle.  
It is said 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 227. ●. n. 10, & 20.  by a Monk of Wigmore; that, before he went out of England, having settled divers Lands in Radnor, Kingestone, Pembrugge, and elsewhere, to the yearly value of two thousand marks, for re-edifying the Church at Wigmore Abbey (the old Church being ruinous and not uniform) and performing other works of Piety, and Charity; he laid the first stone in that Fabric with his own hands, being then habited in his vestments of State. Moreover that he obtained 
i Ibid. n. 30.  this Privilege for the Abbots of that Monastery; viz. that they should thenceforth celebrate Divine Service there, with Mitre, Staff, and Dalmatick, and other pastoral Ensigns; all which he provided for them; and purchased 
k Ibid n. 40.  divers choice Relics, which he gave to that House: And that 
l I●id. n. 50.  upon his last departure thence, he most humbly, with tears, desired the prayers of that Covent; promising upon his return from Ireland, to appropriate the Churches of Kingestone, Pembrugge, and Kadnore, and likewise the priory of Stoke, thereunto; resolving 
m Ibid.  to forsake the World, and there end his days, in the habit of a Canon Regular.  
But this great Earl, after he had done such notable feats in Ireland, as I have already intimated; by taking cold 
n MS. Oxon. ut supra, [K 84.] ●. 153. a.  in passing a great River there, departed 
o MS. Oxon. ut supra, [K 84.] ●. 153. a.  this Life at Cork, upon Friday the Feast day of S. john the Evangelist, in Christmas, ann. 1381. (5 R. 2.) in the twenty ninth year of his age: whereupon his body was, for the present, deposited 
p MS. Oxon. ut supra, [K 84.] ●. 153. a.  in a certain Cathedral there, by his own special direction, until the Flesh should be consumed: and then his Bones to be translated 
q MS. Oxon. ut supra, [K 84.] ●. 153. a.  to Wigmore, and honourably entombed with the Lady Philippe his Wife, which was accordingly performed, and this Epitaph 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 227. b. n. 10.  over him. 
Vir constans, gratus, sapiens, benè nuper amatus;  
Nunc nece prostratus, sub marmore putret humatus.  
Hic jacet Edmundus moriens Corke corpore mundus;  
Sisque pius Christe sibi, quem lapis opprimit iste.  As also this 
s Ibid.  for her; 
Nobilis hîc tumulata jacet Comitissa Philippe,  
Actibus haec nituit larga, benigna fuit.  
Regum sanguis erat, morum probitate vigebat  
Compaciens inopi, vivit in arce Coeli.   
This Edmund, by 
t Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  Elizabeth, the Mother of the Lady Philippe his Wife (Daughter 
u Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  and Heir to William de Burgh, Son and Heir to john de Burgh Earl of Ulster, by Elizabeth his Wife, third Sister and Coheir to Gilbert de Clare, called the Red, who was the last Earl of Gloucester,) enjoyed 
* Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  the third part of that Earldom of Gloucester; scil Clace, Walsingham, Sudbury, Crambourne, Pymperne, Knolles, Berdeford, and Whadden, in England; Uske, Trillet, and Caerleon, in Wales; and by the said William, the County of Ulster, and Dominion of Comiaght in Ireland.  
And had issue by her the said Philippe two Sons; viz. 
x Ibid. 228. a. n. 30.  Roger his Son and Heir, and Sir Edmund Mortimer Knight, taken Prisoner 
y Ibid. b. n. 30.  in a Skirmish, by Owen Glendow●, upon the Mountain, called Brynglase, near Knighton in Melenyth, upon the Feast day of S. Alban the Martyr, 4 H. 4.  
He had also issue 
z Ib. 228. a. n. 30.  by her, two Daughters; viz. Elizabeth the Wife of Henry Percy Son and Heir to the Earl of Northumberland; and Philippe, first married 
b Ib. 228. a. n. 30.  to ... de Hastings Earl of Pembroke; secondly to 
c Ib. 228. a. n. 30.  Richard Earl of Arundel; and lastly 
d Ib. 228. a. n. 30.  to john Lord St. john.  
Which Roger 
Roger.  was born 
e Ibid. n. 50.  at Usk, 3 Id. Apr. (being the Feast day of S. Guthlake the Confessor, anno 1384. (48 Edw. 3.) and was there baptised 
f Ibid. n. 50.  upon the Sunday following, by William Bishop of Hereford, having 
g Ibid. n. 50.  to his Godfathers Roger Bishop of Landaff, and Thomas Horton Abbot of Gloucester; and the Prioress of Uske to his Godmother.  
At his Father's death, being but eleven 
h Ibid. & n. 60.  years of age, his Wardship was sold 
i 〈…〉  by the King unto Richard Earl of Arundel, with purpose that he should marry his Daughter.  
And when he came of age, by the care 
k Mon. A●g. ut supra.  of those, who had the government of his estate, found 
l Mon. A●g. ut supra.  all his Castles and Houses well in repair, and amply stored with rich furniture. So likewise his demesnes fully stocked and stored with Cattle; and in his Treasury 
m Mon. A●g. ut supra. , no less than forty thousand marks.  
But afterwards King Richard the second at the instance 
n Ib. 229. ●. Autogr. penès W. Pierpont, a●m.  of his Mother (the Princess of Wales,) gave 
o Ib. 229. ●. Autogr. penès W. Pierpont, a●m.  his Wardship from the Earl of Arundel, unto Thomas Holland Earl of Kent, to the intent, that he should marry Alianore the Daughter of the said Thomas (niece unto the K.) which he accordingly did 
p Ib. 229. ●. Autogr. penès W. Pierpont, a●m. .  
This Roger being 
q Mon. Ang. ut supra, n. 10.  a hopeful youth, and every way accomplished, was shortly after his Father's death (viz. 14 jan. 5 R. 2.) made 
r Mon. Ang. ut supra, n. 10.  Lieutenant of Ireland; and in the Parliament held 9 R. 2. (by reason of his descent from Leonell Duke of Clarence,) was declared 
s Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 693.  heir apparent to the Crown of this Realm.  
In 17 R. 2. doing his Homage, had livery 
t Claus. 17 R. 2. m. 15.  of all his Lands; and was then retained 
u Claus. 17 R. 2. m. 15.  to serve the King during his life; and the same year, with 
* T. Wals. 386. n. 10.  the Duke of Gloucester, and Earls of Northampton, and Rotland, followed 
x T. Wals. 386. n. 10.  the King into Ireland; having then of his retinue 
* Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  an hundred men at Arms, whereof two were Banarets, eight Knights, two hundred Archers on Horseback, and four hundred Archers on Foot. In 19 R. 2. he had a special Commission 
y Pat. 19 R. ●. p. 2. m. 7.  of Lieutenancy, for the Provinces of Ulster, Connaght, and Methe in Ireland, and went 
z Pat. 29 R. p. 1. m. 9  thither accordingly. And the next year following, was again constituted 
a Pat. 20 R. ●. p 3. m. 26.  Lord Lieutenant of that whole Realm. So likewise 
b Pat. 21 R. ● p. 3. m. 21.  in 21 R. 2. and went 
c Ibid. m. 12.  again thither.  
But the year next following, too much relying 
d T. Wals. 393. n. 20. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. ●. 40.  on his own valour, he adventured 
e T. Wals. 393. n. 20. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. ●. 40.  himself, before his Army in an Irish habit, and was unhappily Slain 
f T. Wals. 393. n. 20. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. ●. 40.  at Kenles, upon the Feast day S. Margaret the Virgin. Whence being brought to Wigmore, he was there buried 
g T. Wals. 393. n. 20. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. ●. 40.  with his ancestors; leaving issue two Sons; viz. Edmund his Son and Heir, than six years of age, and Roger, born 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 229. b.  at Nethewode 9 Kal. Apr. 16 R. 2. who died 
i Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 229. b.  without issue and was buried 
k Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 229. b.  in the Priory at Stoke. As also two Daughters, viz. 
l Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 1.  Anne, and Alianore: Alianore his Wife also surviving him; who afterwards became the Wife 
m Pat 5 H. ● p. 1. ● 24.  of the Lord Powys: and in 5 Hen. 4. representing 
n Pat 5 H. ● p. 1. ● 24.  to the King the charge she was at in maintenance of her two Daughters; and likewise the devastation of all her Dowry in Wales; as also the spoil done upon her then Husbands Lands by the Welsh, obtained a grant 
o Pat 5 H. ● p. 1. ● 24.  of all Annuities, Forfeitures, and Reversions of Annuities, which the before-specified Earl her husband, had assigned to several persons, to the value of an hundred and five pounds per annum.  
Which Alianore departed 
p Esc. ● H. 4. n. 23.  this Life 23 Dec. 7 Hen. 4. whereupon the Castle of Bruggewalter, the Manors of Hargrove, and Otcombe, Newton-Placy, the Hundred of Mulverton, and custody of the Forest of Mendepe, which she held in Dower, divolved 
q Esc. ● H. 4. n. 23.  to Edmund Mortimer, Son and Heir of the said Elianore.  
After which the King taking care of the before specified Anne and Alianore, her Daughters, granted 
r Pat. 7 H. 4. p ● m. 35. Claus 7 H. 4. m. 1.  them an Annuity of an hundred pounds per annum out of her Lands.  
Which Anne was born 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. n. 60.  on the Feast day of S. john the Evangelist, 12 R. 2. and afterwards became the Wife of 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. n. 60.  Richard de Conningsburgh, Earl of Cambridge, brother of Edward Duke of York. And Alianore was married 
u Rot Parl. 1 E 4. n. 8.  to Edward Courtney, Son to Edward Earl of Devon; but died 
* Rot Parl. 1 E. 4. n. 8.  without issue.  
I now come to Edmund 
Edmund.  the last Earl of March of this family (Son and Heir to the last mentioned Roger Earl of March.)  
This Edmund was born 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. n 60.  at the New-Forest, 8 Id. Novemb. (being the day of S. Leonard the Abbot) 15 R. 2. so that he was 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 229. a. n 60.  but six years of age at his Father's death; and by King Henry the fourth delivered in ward 
z Ibid. n. 10.  to Henry Prince of Wales, his Son. Out of whose custody, he was shortly after stolen 
a Ibid. n. 30.  away by the Lady Despencer; but being found 
b Ibid. n. 30.  out again in Chiltham Woods; they kept 
c Ibid. n. 30.  him afterwards, under stricter guard (for he was the rightful heir to the Crown of England, by just descent from Leonel Duke of Clarence, third Son to King Edward the third.)  
Upon the death of Edmund Holland Earl of Kent, in 10 Henr. 4. he was by inquisitions then taken, found 
d Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 51. Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 13.  to be one of his Coheirs; viz. Son of Alianore, one of the Daughters of Thomas late Earl of Kent, and Sister to the said Edmund. And in 2 Hen. 4. was also found 
e Esc 2 H. 4. n. 54.  to be Cousin and next Heir to Philippe, Wife of john, the Son of john de Hastings, late Earl of Pembroke; which Philippe was Sister to Roger Earl of March, Father of him the said Edmund.  
Upon 
f T. Wals. 405. n. 10.  the Rebellion of Owen Glendowr, in 3 Henr. 4. (being then but ten years of age) he headed 
g T. Wals. 405. n. 10.  the Herefordshire-men, in opposition to him; but those being routed by Owen, he became his Prisoner. Soon after which, by 
h Ibid. 407. n. 16.  allurement or terror, he contracted 
i Ibid. 407. n. 16.  marriage with the Daughter of Owen: and being thus in the hands of that great Rebel, was 
k Stow's Chr●. 329. a. n. 20.  with him in the Battle of Shrewsbury, where the King obtained a happy Victory; though Owen escaped, yet was this Earl then released, as I ghuess: for in 6 Hen. 4. it is evident, that he and his Brother Roger, had a Grant 
l Pat. 6 H. 4. p. 2. m 29.  from the King (bearing date 14 Martii) of certain Annuities, for their better support; viz. of an hundred marks per annum, out of the Revenues of the Manors of Crenbourne, and Mersh wodevale, in the Counties of Somerset, and Dorset, during their minorities; and two hundred pounds per annum more, out of the Revenues of the Lordship of Clare. But after this, viz. upon 
m Ypod. Ne●st. 173. n. 35.  S. Valentine's day, in 7 Hen. 4. by the means 
n Ypod. Ne●st. 173. n. 35.  of a false Key, these two Brothers were both taken 
o Ypod. Ne●st. 173. n 35.  out of Windsor Castle, and carried 
p 〈◊〉 Chron. 132. a. n. 50.  again to Owen: yet shortly after recovered 
q 〈◊〉 Chron. 132. a. n. 50.  again.  
And in 2 Henr. 5. having obtained Licence 
r Pat. 2 H. 5. p 3. m. 2. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 538. b n 40 & 539. b. n. 40.  from the King and the Pope, he changed 
s Pat. 2 H. 5. p 3. m. 2. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 538. b n 40 & 539. b. n. 40.  the Priory of Benedictine Monks, at Stoke-Clare in Suffolk, which had formerly been subordinate to the Abbey of Bec-Herlewyne in Normandy, into a Collegiate Church of Secular Canons.  
In that year, being 
u T. Wals. 437. n. 40.  in the Wars of France with the K. he was constrained to return 
* T. Wals. 437. n. 40.  for want of health. But the next year following he went 
* Rot. Franc. 3 H 5 m. 13.  again beyond Sea. And in 4 H. 5. doing his Fealty, had livery 
x Rot. Fin. 4 Hen. 5. m. 21. Vide Claus. 9 Hen. 5. m. 26.  of the Lands which descended to him, as one of the Coheirs to Edmund Earl of of Kent. And the same year (viz. 30 Maii.) was retained 
y Ex a●tog. penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King in a Voiage-royal, then made into France, with an hundred men at Arms, whereof six to be Knights, the rest Esquires; and an hundred Archers.  
In like sort he was retained 9 Maii, 5 H. 5. to serve with thirty men at Arms, whereof himself and two Knights to be part of the number; the rest Esq and ninty Archers on Horseback.  
In 6 Hen. 5. he 
z T. Wals. p. 450.  was with the Earl of Salisbury, at raising the Siege of Freny: where many of the French were slain 
a T. Wals. p. 450. , and divers Ensigns taken 
b T. Wals. p. 450. . And soon after that, with the King himself, at the Siege 
c Ibid. 452. n. 20. & 30.  of M●ion, which lasted 
d Ibid. 452. n. 20. & 30.  fourteen Weeks.  
Moreover, being at that time Lieutenant 
e Ex autog. penès W. Pi●rpont arm.  of Normandy, he received Instructions from the King in order to his deportment there, in that Command; the chief whereof were 
f Ex autog. penès W. Pi●rpont arm. ; first, that he should reside at Uyre, it being in the midst of the Country. 2. That he should give Protection to all such as would come into the King's obeisance, 3. That he should not grant Licence for any to return into England, except Priests and Merchants, unless they had Passports under the King's signet; and fourthly, that he should see the Truce made betwixt the King and the Duke of Britanny, as also with the Queen of Sicily, firmly kept.  
In 9 H. 5. he attended 
g Rot. Franc. 9 H 5. m 16.  the King again into France. And in 1 H. 6. was constituted 
h Pat. 1 H 6. p 4. m. 33.  Lieutenant of Ireland.  
This Edmund married 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne the Daughter of Edmund Earl Stafford; and departed 
k ●sc. 3 H 6. n. 32.  this life 19 jan. 3 Hen. 6. (being then about twenty four years of age) without issue; whereupon Richard Duke of York, Son of Anne his Sister, was by Inquisition 
l ●sc. 3 H 6. n. 32.  found to be Cousin, and next Heir, and at that time fourteen years of age.  
The Lands and Lordships whereof he died seized 
m Ibid. , were many and great; viz. 
n Ibid.  the Manor of Arley, in Comitat. Staff. the Castle of Bruggewalter, and third part of the ●●rough of Bruggewalter; the Manors of Haygrove, and Odecumbe; the Manor of Milverton, with the Hundred; as also the Manor of Eston, in Guerdon, with the Custody of the Forests of Nerechiche, Eremore, Menedepe, and Pederto●, ●ll in Comit. Somerset. the Manor of Wode-Cosworth, juxta Wynburnminste●; the Hundreds of Rishemere, Roubarghe, and Haselore; the Manors of Knolle, and Pimperne, with the Hundred; as also the Manors of Tarent, Gundevill, Stupei, and Cranebourne, with the Hundred; as also the Manors of Warham, Wike, Alberholt, Colewell, and Mershwode, together with the Isle of Portland, all in the County of Dorset, the Manors of Pubrithe, in Comit. Surr. Drayton, in Comit. Suss. Allerton, in Shirewode, in Com. Notting. the Manor of Whaddon, in Com. Buck. and Stepu●-Clardon, in the same County; the Manor of Andever, with the Town and Hundred of B●singstoke, in Comit. Southamp. the Manor of West-Greenwich, called the Strand, and the Manor of Shillingheld, in Kent, the Manor of Plasshis' alias Plessy in Com. Hertf. Berdefeld-Claret in Ashen, Lachley, and North Fambridge in Com. Essex. parcel of the Manor of Cottingham in Com. ●bor. The Castle and Town of Clare (part of the Barony of Clare) and Manors of Erbery, Hunden, Woodha●, with the Town of Sudbury in Com. Suff. The Manors of Cikenhu●, Cleobury, Ernewood, Huggeley, Chelmersh, Eudon; the Custody of the Forest of Wyre, and Town of Beaubren, all in Com. Salop. The Commot of Isculas, the Borough of Abergillow, the Commot of Ughdulas, the Borough of Lanroste, the Commot of Dymnail; the Manor of Dinorbin, the Castle of Dolvoren, the Dominion of Redewink, the Castle and Lordship of Montgomery, the Hundred of Chirbury, the Forest of Corndon, in Haltes●ur, within the Territory of Montgomery, and the Lordship of Leintwardyn, Parcel of the Dominion of Wigmore, all in Com. Salop, and Marches in Wales.  
The Castle of Wigmore, with the Lordship and Borough, the Towns of Eliton, Earles Leyntale, Leyntale Starker, the Castle and Lordship of Norton, the Castle and Town of Raidrey, the Lordship of Withereinton, with Rislinguhcoyd, the Lordships of Comothoyder, Knighton, and Winfreton, the Castle, Borough, and Lordship of Old and New Radnore, the Castle and Lordship of Knoklasse, the Town and Lordship of Prestehev●de, the Castle and Town of Revenlesse, the Lordship of Melenith, the Castle and Cantred of Buelth, as also Pen●uelth and Soythervan, in the same Cantred; likewise the Forest of Talvan, the Castle and Lordship of Clifford, the Manor and Lordship of Glassbiry, the Borough and Lordship of E●yas-Lacy, the Castle of Dinas, with the Lordship and Forest, the Borough of Bland; the Manors of Mare, Orle●on, Mawarden, Nethewood, Kings●ain, Wolfrelow, two parts of the Manor of Marcle, the Borough and Town of Pembrugge, the Manor and Lordship of Malmeshill-Lacy, the Castle and Lords●●● of Denbigh, the Commot of Reymergh and Issale●, with the Forest of Altrug, the Castle of Nerberth, with the Lordship and Forest, the Manor and Lordship of S. Clere, the Manors of Eyres●ond and Eyreslan●, as also the Castle and Lordship of Blanleveny, all in the County of Hereford, and Marches of Wales.  
The Manors of Kersey and Leyham i● Com. Suff. The Manors of Walsingham Magna, and Walsingham Parva; as also the Manor of Bricham, parcel of the Barony of Clare in Com. Norf. The Manors of Bis●egh, Bardslegh, Lichlade, Musardere, Cherleton, Winston, Brimmesfeld, Over-Sodington, with the Castle and Borough of Uske, all in the County of Gloucester, and Marches of Wales. Likewise two parts of the Manor of Tha●steed in Com. Essex. and Manor of Staundon in Com. Hertf. as also the Manor of Odingley in Com. Wigorn.  
Which Anne his Wife, surviving him, was afterwards married 
o Claus. ●11 6 m. 〈◊〉.  to john Holland, Earl of Huntingdon▪ and departed 
p 〈◊〉 11 H. 6. n. ●9.  this life upon the Eve of S. Mathias the Apostle, 11 Hen. 6. Whereupon, Richard, Duke of York, Cousin and Heir to the said Edmund, Earl of March, her late Husband, had Livery 
q Claus. 11 Hen. 6. m. ●9.  of all the Lands which she, the said Anne, held in Dower of his Inheritance.   

Mortimer of Ricards Castle.  
THe first of this Family that had to do here, was Robert de Mortimer; 
Robert.  (Son or Brother to Hugh de Mortimer of Wigmore, the first of that name) who possessing 
a Testa de Nevil Wigo●.  this place, by the Marriage 
b Testa de Nevil Wigo●.  of Margery, the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de Say, certified 
c Lib. Rub in Scacc. He●e●.  the Knight's Fees, belonging to this Honour in 12 Hen. 2. to be in number Twenty three.  
In Right of this Margery, he had 
d Testa de Nevil ut supra.  also the Lordships of Temetbury, Clifton, Sapy, Cure, jadefen, She●deslegh, Sutton, Stanfort, Crolea, Estwood, Purshull, and Aumbrug, in Com. Wigor. which were given 
e Testa de Nevil ut supra.  to him by the King, with the said Margery, to be held by the service of Six Knights Fees, and a fifth part.  
This Robert in 17 joh. obtained likewise a Grant 
f Claus. 〈◊〉 Joh. m. 〈◊〉.  from the King, of all those Lands in Berewic in Com. Suss. which did formerly belong to Mabel de Say, Mother of Margery his Wife, and then in the Possession of Robert Marmion the younger. And moreover 
g Ibid. m. 1●. , of all those Lands in Herleveston in Com. Linc. which did belong to Robert de Mortimer of Norfolk, then in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, but died not long after: For in 3 Hen. 3. this Margery surviving him, had an Assignation 
h Rot. Fi●. 3 H. 3. m 4.  of her Dowry, out of all his Lands lying in the County of Essex. And in 15 Hen. 3. was married 
i Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 3.  to William de Stutevil.  
To this Robert succeeded Hugh de Mortimer 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir, who in 43 Hen. 3. upon the death of William de Stutevil, Husband to Margery de Say, his Mother, paying 
k Rot. 〈◊〉. 43 Hen 3. Here●. Rot. Fi●. 43 Hen. 3. m. 6.  One hundred pound for his Relief, had Livery 
l Rot. 〈◊〉. 43 Hen 3. Here●. Rot. Fi●. 43 Hen. 3. m. 6.  of all those Lands of her Inheritance, which he the said William held, as Tenant by the courtesy of England, during his life.  
In 44 Hen. 3. this Hugh, being 
m Claus. 44 Hen. ●. m 17.  one of the Barons Marchers, received command 
n Claus. 44 Hen. ●. m 17.  to repair personally to his House at Ricards Castle, and there to attend the direction of Roger Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, whom the King had then constituted Captain-General of all his Forces in those parts, to oppose the Hostilities of Lewelin, Prince of Wales. And in 47 Hen. 3. had a farther command 
o Claus. 47 Hen. 3. is ●●rso m. 1●.  (together with the rest of the Barons Marchers) to go against the said Lewelin, who had at that time possessed himself of certain Castles belonging to the King's good Subjects.  
In 48 Hen. 3. after that fatal Battle of Lewes, wherein the King and Prince were both made Prisoners by the Rebellious Barons, Montfort coming 
p 〈…〉  down with a powerful Army into the Marches of Wales, to succour Lewelin his Adherent and Confederate. This Hugh seeing 
q 〈…〉  the Lands and Houses of the Lord Mortiner of Wigmore, wasted by those Forces, was constrained 
r 〈…〉  to deliver up his House at Ricards Castle unto him.  
But the Battle of Evesham, not long after ensuing, wherein those Rebellious Lords were utterly vanquished; this Hugh, who had stood firm to the King, throughout the whole time of those troubles, had then a peaceable fruition of his estate; and in 51 Hen. 3. obtained a Charter 
s Car●●● H. 3. m. 11.  from the King, for a Market every week upon the Saturday, at his Manor of Bureford, in Com. Salop. as also a Fair yearly upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Blessed Virgin.  
And after this, scil. in 1 Edw. 1. executed 
t Rot. Pip. 1 Edw. 1. Salop & Staff.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Salop and Stafford, for the greatest part of that year.  
This being the substance of what I have found memorable of him, I shall now only take notice; that, for the health of the Souls of his Ancestors and Successors, he made a Grant 
u A●●ogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  to the Monks of Worcester, of certain Lands in Alesweshey, sealed with his Arms, viz. Barry of six Pieces, charged with Flower de Luce's; William his Brother being a witness thereto. And that he departed 
x Esc. 3. 〈◊〉. 1 n. 42.  this life in 3 Edw. 1. leaving Robert, his Son and Heir 
y Esc. 3. 〈◊〉. 1 n. 42.  Twenty two years of age, who had soon after Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 3 Edw. 1. m. 38.  of his Lands, paying 
a Rot. Pip. 3 Ed. 1. Staff.  One hundred pound for his Relief.  
Of which Robert, 
Robert.  all that I can say, is, That in 10 Edw. 1. he was 
b Rot. de. Sentag. Wall. 10. Ed. 1. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Wales, and died in 15 Edw. 1. Whereupon joice his Wife surviving him, had an Assignation 
c Claus. 15 Edw. 1. m. 4.  of the Manors of Bureford in Com. Salop and Coderugg in Com. Wigorn. for her Dower, leaving Hugh his Son and Heir, and William a younger Son: Which William, by reason that he enjoyed the Lordship of Ashby in Com. Leicest. (commonly called Ashby de la Zouch) whereof Robert his Father had been possessed, by the gift of Alan lafoy Zouch his Uncle (viz. ...) assumed the surname of Zouch, and was vulgarly called William lafoy Zouch of Mortimer, of whom I shall speak farther by and by. But I return to Hugh.  
This Hugh 
Hugh.  in 24 Edw. 1. doing his homage, had Livery 
d Claus. 24 Edw. 1. m. 12.  of his Lands; and having had Summons 
e Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, in 25 & 27 Edw. 1. in the same Twenty seventh year went 
f Rot. Scoc. 27. Edw. 1. m. 16.  to the Wars of Scotland; but departed 
g Esc. 32 Edw. 1. n. 48.  this life in 32 Edw. 1. leaving joan 
h Esc. 32 Edw. 1. n. 48.  his eldest Daughter Twelve years of age; and Margaret 
i Esc. 32 Edw. 1. n. 48.  the younger, Eight, his next Heirs; and being then seized 
k Esc. 32 Edw. 1. n. 48.  of the Manors of Wychebaud and Coderugg in Com. Wigorn. (parcel of the Manor of Bureford) likewise of the ancient site of the Castle and Town of Blethenagh, and Column of Blethenagh, in Wales; also of the Castle and Town of Ricards Castle, with its appurtenances, and the Hamlets adjoying, viz. Bachecote, More, Overton, Wolferton, and Whitebrok, in Com. Salop. Acroft, Wapelith, Coumbe, Tyteley, Rode, and Calcop, in Com. Heref. As also jointly with Maud his Wife, and to his own Heirs, of the Manors of Boreworth, in Com. Salop. Nyminton in Com. Devon. Hobrugge in Com. Essex, and Norton juxta Daventrey, in Com. Northamp. Whereupon the said Maud had the Manor of Wychebaud, the site of the Town and Castle of Blethenagh, in the Column of Blethenagh, in Wales, together with the said Column, assigned 
l Claus. 〈◊〉 Ed. 1. m. 3.  for her Dowry.  
She likewise held 
m Esc. 1 Edw. 2. n. 5●.  in Dower the Manors of Bureford in Com. Salop. Ambredon in Com. Essex. Eudinton in Com. Oxon. Lutlinton in Com. Gloc. and Imeney in Com. Wigorn. All which, upon her death, the same year, divolved 
n Esc. 1 Edw. 2. n. 5●.  to joan, than the Wife 
o Ibid.  of Thomas de Bykenore, and Margaret, Wife 
p Ibid.  of Geffrey Cornwail, Daughters and Heirs to the above mentioned Hugh.  
Of which Lordships, as also 
q Claus. 3 Edw. ●. m. 20.  of those whereof William de Mortimer of Ham, died seized; whose Heirs 
r Claus. 3 Edw. ●. m. 20.  they the said joan and Margaret likewise were: Partition being made in 3 Edw. 2. she the said Margaret had for her Purparty, assigned 
s Claus. 3 Edw. ●. m. 20.  unto her the moiety of the Manor of Bureford, together with the moities of the Manors of Niminton and Codrugge; as also the Manors of Ambreden, Hobrugge, and Norton, with divers Messages and Lands in other places; the rest falling to the share of joan, her elder Sister, Wife of Thomas de Bikenore, (as hath been observed;) but had no issue by him, as it seems: For plain it is, that she afterwards taking 
t Esc. 14 Ed. 3. n. 30.  to Husband Richard Talbot, a younger Son to Richard Lord Talbot, of Eccleswel in Com. Heref. her posterity by him, enjoyed 
u Esc. 14 Ed. 3. n. 30.  Ricards-Castle, and the rest of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Zouch of Mortimer.  
I Come now to William, 
William.  the younger Son of the last mentioned Rober● Mortimer. This William, vulgarly called William lafoy Zouch of Mortimer, for the Reasons before specified in 1 Edw. 3. (then possessing 
a Pat. 1 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 28. Claus. 13 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  the Manor of Ashby de la Zouch in Com. Leic.) had a Grant 
b Pat. 1 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 28. Claus. 13 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of the custody of the Lands of Glamorgan and Morgannoc, with power to dispose of the Towns, Castles, and Lordships, within those Territories, as he should think most meet for the King's advantage: For which service, he was to receive out of the Revenue of those Lands, in time of peace two hundred marks, with allowance for thirty Men at Arms, to besiege the Castle of Kaersilly (if it should not be then rendered.) And in 2 Edw. 3. was made 
c Rot. Fin. 2 Edw. 3. m. 10.  Justice of all the Forests, South of Trent; as also Constable 
d Rot. Fin. 2 Edw. 3. m. 10.  of the Tower of London.  
In 4 Edw. 3. this William and Alianore his Wife (one 
e Claus. 5 Edw. 3. p. 1. in dorso m. 6.  of the Daughters and Heirs to Gilbert de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester, and Widow 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 156 b. n. 40.  of Hugh le Despencer the younger) were, in Parliament restored 
g Rot. Parl. 4. Edw. 3. in dors● m. 18.  to their Lands of Glamorgan and Morgannoc; as also to 
h Rot. Parl. 4. Edw. 3. in dors● m. 18.  the Manors of Hanley in Com. Wigorn. and Temsbury in Com. Gloc. which were 
i Rot. Parl. 4. Edw. 3. in dors● m. 18.  the Inheritance of her the said Alianore; and had been extorted 
k Rot. Parl. 4. Edw. 3. in dors● m. 18.  from her by Roger Mortimer, Earl of March; to be by him passed to the King, in consideration of a thousand pounds.  
But about this time, having been 
l Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 37.  a firm friend to Edmund of Woodstoke, Earl of Kent, (Uncle to the King) after the fall of that Earl, was 
m Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 37.  sought for by the Sheriff of Glocestershire; and at length, rendering 
n Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 37.  himself to prison, was by the King's favour dismissed 
o Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 37. .  
In 6 Edw. 3. with 
p Rot. Fin. 16 Edw. ●. m. 16.  the same Alianore his Wife, he accompanied 
q Rot. Fin. 16 Edw. ●. m. 16.  the Lady Alianore, the King's Sister, in her journey beyond Sea: For which respect, the King was pleased to accept 
r Ibid.  of that debt of Three thousand six hundred sixty and six pounds thirteen shillings four pence, due by him to the Exchequer, to be paid by Five hundred marks per annum, at Michaelmass and Easter, by even portions.  
And in 7 Edw. 3. having some difference 
s Claus. 7 Edw. 3. in dorso m. 3.  with Hugh de Audley (a great Baron-Marcher, at that time) he raised 
t Claus. 7 Edw. 3. in dorso m. 3.  Forces in the Marches of Wales, against the said Hugh; which occasioned the King to send a special Precept 
u Claus. 7 Edw. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to him, for to desist therein.  
In 9 Edw. 3. he was 
x Rot. S●oc. 9 Edw 3. m. 29.  in that expedition, then made into Scotland; and about this time (calling 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 49 a. n. 60. & 49 b.  himself by the name of Zouch, and Son 
z Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 49 a. n. 60. & 49 b.  of Robert de Mortimer, sometime Lord of Ricards-Castle) confirmed 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 49 a. n. 60. & 49 b.  to the Canons of Haghnion in Com. Salop. the Grant of the Mill at Rochesford, made to them formerly by Hugh de Say, and Lucia his Wife, Daughter of Walter de Clifford, Son of Richard, Son of Ponce, his Predeceffors; and the Ratification ᵇ thereof, by Hugh de Mortimer his Grandfather. And, upon the first of March, An. 1335. (10 Edw. 3.) departing 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 156 b. n. 60.  this life, was buried 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 156 b. n. 60.  in the midst of our Lady's Chapel at Theoksbury, leaving issue 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 156 b. n. 60.  by the before specified Alianore, his second Wife, a Son called Hugh; the custody of whose Lands, by reason of his minority, were committed 
f Rot. Fin. 11 Edw. 3. m. 28.  to Alan lafoy Zouch of Mortimer, Son to this last mentioned William, by 
g Ibid. m. 39  Alice de Toeny his first Wife (Sister and Heir 
h Ibid. m. 39  to Robert de Toeny, and Widow 
* Ibid. m. 39  of Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.) Which Alan, 
Alan.  then proving 
i Claus. 12 Edw. 3. m. 25.  his age, and performing his homage, had Livery 
k Claus. 12 Edw. 3. m. 25.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And in 14 Edw. 3. attended 
l Rot. Aleman. 14 Edw. 3. m. 23.  the King into Flanders.  
In 15 Edw. 3. this Alan 
m Rot Scoc. 15 Edw. 3. m. 2.  was in that expedition then made into Scotland, as also in that into 
n Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 26.  France in 16 Edw. 3. the King being 
o Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 26.  likewise there in person at that time. And in 18 Edw. 3. obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 18 Ed. 3. n. 26.  for Free Warren, in all his Demesn Lands at Ashby de la Zouch, Swartc●iffe, Bra●●thorpe, and Da●cro●t, in Com. Leic. Swavesey, Drotton, and Fulburne, in Com. Cantab. Trene, Nortbourne, and Chillington, in Com. Suss.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he attended the King into France, and was with him (as it is like) in that great Battle of Cressy, where the English were victorious; but shortly after that, viz. the same year, about the Feast of All-Saints, he departed 
q Esc. 2● Ed. 3. n. 4.  this life, leaving Hugh his Son 
r Esc. 2● Ed. 3. n. 4.  and Heir Fifteen years of age, and Alianore his Wife surviving 
s Esc. 2● Ed. 3. n. 4. . The Wardship of which Hugh, 
Hugh.  was committed 
t Pat. 21 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  to john de Beauchamp, until he should be of full age: Which happened in 34 Ed. 3. when making proof 
u Claus. 34 Edw. 3. m. 23.  thereof, and doing his homage, he had Livery 
x Claus. 34 Edw. 3. m. 23.  of his Lands. And in 47 Ed. 3. accompanied 
y Rot. Aleman. 47 E. 3. m. 11.  john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, in his expedition then made into Flanders, being 
z Rot. Aleman. 47 E. 3. m. 11.  at that time a Knight.  
But this is all I have seen of him, other than, that he had issue one Son called Hugh 
Hugh.  
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , and joice a Daughter, who took 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Husband Sir john Botctourt of Weoley Castle in Com. Wigorn. Knight; and by the death of her Brother Hugh without issue, became his Heir 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. .   

Mortimer of Attilbergh.  
THe first of these Mortimers, that had to do in Norfolk, (for aught I have seen) was Robert de Mortimer 
a Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10. , 
Robert.  who in 17 joh. being in Arms against the King with the Rebellious Barons, forfeited his Lands in Hecleveston in Com. Linc. which were thereupon given 
b Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  to Robert de Mortimer of Ricards Castle in Com. Heref.  
But hence I must make a great leap, viz. unto 11 Edw. 1. finding nothing of his descendants till that time, that William de Mortimer 
William.  of Attilbergh in Com. Norf. obtained the King's Charter 
c Cart. 11 Ed. 1. n. 29.  for a Market at Stanford, in that County every week upon the Tuesday, and a Fair upon Whitson-Eve, Whit-Sunday, and the morrow following.  
This William in 22 Edw. 1. upon the Kings going into Ga●coigne, received command 
d Rot. Vas●●●. 22 Edw. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms (as the chief Men in England then did) and to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, to assist him against the French. And in 25 Edw. 1. had Summons 
e Claus. 25 Edw. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons. In which year, being 
f Tho. Wa●●. p. 35. ●. 10.  again in France, with the Earl of Lincoln to relieve Bellagard 
g Tho. Wa●●. p. 35. ●. 10. , at that time besieged by the Earl of Arras; he was taken prisoner 
h Tho. Wa●●. p. 35. ●. 10. , and carried 
i Tho. Wa●●. p. 35. ●. 10.  to Paris, where he died, as it seems, being then called 
k Esc. 25 Edw. 1. n 45.  William de Mortimer of Kingston; and seized 
l Esc. 25 Edw. 1. n 45.  of certain Lands in Herleveston in Com. Linc. and of the Manor of Kingston in Com. Cantabr. As also of certain Lands in Attisbergh, Sculton, and Bernham, in Com. Norf. leaving Constantine 
m Esc. 25 Edw. 1. n 45.  his Son and Heir sixteen years of age.  
Which Constantine 
Constantine.  in 4 Edw. 2. was 
n Rot. Scoc. 4 Ed. 2. m. 11.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 2. m. 1.  7 Edw. 2. and 8 Edw. 2. 
p Rot. Scoc. 8 Edw. 2. it dorso m. 9 . And in 13 Edw. 2. had Licen●e 
q Pat. 13 Ed ●. m. 30.  to make a Castle of his House at Sculto● in Com. Norf.  
To the trust of this Constantine in 19 Edw. 2. upon 
r Rot. Fin. 19 Edw. ●. m. 15.  the death of Thomas de Cailly, the custody of the Castle of Bokenham was committed 
s Rot. Fin. 19 Edw. ●. m. 15. .  
Being Steward 
t Claus. 10 Edw. 3. m. 24.  of the Household, to Alianore, Countess of Gueldres (the King's Sister) in 10 Edw. 3. he had 
u Claus. 10 Edw. 3. m. 24.  an allowance of Twenty two pound and eight pence for the charges of his Men and Horses in that service to her. And in 12 Edw. 3. had a Charter 
x Cart. 12 〈◊〉. 3. n. 31.  for Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Attilbergh, Besthorp, Stulton, Elingham Parva, Rokeland, Tofte, Calteston, Tommeston, Totington, Stanford, Bokenham Parva, Bekerston, and Corston, in Com. Norf. As also in his Lordships of Kingston and Foxton in Com. Cantabr▪ and Herleveston in Com. Linc.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he had Summons 
y Claus. 16 Edw. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, but never after. And the same year, being 
z Rot. 〈◊〉. 16 Edw. ●. n. 32.  in that expedition, then made by the King into France, was 
a Rot. 〈◊〉. 16 Edw. ●. n. 32.  of the Retinue to Ralph Lord Stafford; so likewise in 
b Rot. Vasco●. 19 Edw. 3. m. 5.  19 Edw. 3.  
In 26 Edw. 3. an Invasion being then threatened 
c Rot. 〈◊〉 26 Edw. 〈◊〉 m. 5.  by the French, he was 
d Rot. 〈◊〉 26 Edw. 〈◊〉 m. 5.  joined in Commission with john d'Engaine for Arraying of all Men of Bodies able, and Estate sufficient, within the Counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, for the defence of the Realm.  
From which Constantine (I presume) descended Constantine de Morti●er Esquire, who being possessed 
e Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. ●. 14.  of the Lordships of Bernham, Bekerston, and Corston, in Com. Norf. had in 7 Hen. 4. a confirmation 
f Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. ●. 14.  of that Charter of Free-Warren, so granted in 12 Edw. 3. as above is expressed.   

Mortimer of Chirke.  
THe first of this Family that seated himself here, was Roger, second Son to Roger Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, by Maud the Daughter of William de Braose of Brecknock; of whom I should not have taken farther notice, but, that being summoned 
a Claus. de iis●em ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, from 1 Edw. 2. until the Fourteenth of that King's Reign inclusive, he is to be accounted a Peer of this Realm.  
In 14 Edw. 1. this Roger obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 14. E. 1. n. 20.  for Free-Warren, in all his Lordships of Sawardin, Winferton, Hampton, Waffre, le Aka, and Bredwardine, in Com. Heref. And in Hopton and Wafre in Com. Salop. But how he first gained this Lordship of Chirke, let us hear from the Welsh 
c History of 〈◊〉 by D. To●el, p. 212.  Historian.  
Griffith ap Madoc (saith he) took part with King Henry the Third, and King Edward the First, against the Prince of North Wales, and died, leaving his Children within age; shortly after which, followed the destruction of two of them: For King Edward gave the Wardship of Madoc (the elder of them) who had for his part the Lordships of Bromfield and Yale, as also the G●stle of Di●as-Bran, with the Reversion of Maelor-Saesnec, after his Mother's decease, it being her jointure, to John, Earl Warren. And of Lewelin the younger, to whose part the Lordships of Chirke and Nanheydwy fell, to Roger Mortimer, a younger Son to Roger Mortimer, Lord of Wigmore. Which Guardians forgetting the service done by Griffith ap Madoc, their Father, so guarded these their Wards, that they never returned to their Possessions; and shortly after obtained those Lands to themselves by Charter.  
Being thus seated here, he built 
d Ibid. p 213.  the Castle; and in 21 Edw. 1. was 
e H Knighton 2498. n. 30.  in that expedition then made into France; at which time, divers Towns and Places of strength yielding 
f H. Knighton 2498. n. 30.  to the English Army, he was constituted 
g H. Knighton 2498. n. 30.  Governor of Burgh upon the Sea, anciently called Mont-Alban.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he had Summons 
h Rot. Vascon, ● Edw 1. ●▪ 7.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well furnished with Horse and Arms, and thence sailed 
i Ibid. m. ●.  with him into Gascoigne; in consideration of which service, he had the year following, an exemption 
k Claus. Ed. 1. m. 7. ●uerae Par●●. 25 Ed. 1. ●. 13.  for himself and his Tenants, from payment of any part of the Tenth, then granted to the King in Parliament.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was 
l Rot. Scoc. ● Edw. 1. m.  again in the Wars of Gascoig●e. And in 
m 〈…〉  28 Edw. 1. in the Scottish Wars; so likewise in 
n 〈…〉  29. being then of the Retinue to Edward Prince of Wales.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was 
o 〈…〉  again in Scotland. And in 1 Edw. 2. constituted 
p 〈…〉  the King's Lieutenant of Wales, having all the Castles therein committed to his trust; and then also made 
q Ibid.  Justice of all Wales.  
In 2 Edw. 2. he was made Governor 
r Pat. 2 Ed. 2 Ed. ● p. 1. m. 20.  of the Castle of Bewmaris in Ang●esey; and in 
s Pat. 4. Ed. ●. p. 1. m. 8.  4 Edw. 2. of the Castles of Blaynleveny and Dines; being the same year likewise 
t Literae Protect. 4 Ed. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland. And in 5 Edw. 2. had the Inheritance of the Castles of Blaynleveny and Dinas given 
u Claus. 5 Ed. 2. m. 10.  him by the King, to hold for the third part of a Barony by the service of two Knights Fees.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he was 
x Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 2. m. 1.  again in Scotland; and the same year obtained a Charter 
y Cart. 7 Ed. 2. n. 13.  for a Market every week upon the Monday, at his Lordship of Old Whiteland in Wales; and a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
z Rot. ●in. 10 Ed. 2. m. 8.  Justice of North Wales; and the same year went again 
a Rot. Scoc. 10 Ed. 2. m 8.  to the Wars in Scotland. In 11 Edw. 2. he was charged 
b Claus. 11 Ed. 2. m. 23  with the finding of an hundred Men out of his Lordships of Blaynleveny and Talgarth, and of two hundred more out of his Territory of Landedu, for the Wars of Scotland.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he was 
c Rot. Scoc. 12 E●. 2. m. 10.  again in those Wars, and had an Assignation 
d Claus. 12 ●d. 2. m. 6.  of One hundred pound in recompense of his service therein: In which year also, he was constituted Governor 
e Pat. 12 Ed. 2. p. 2. m 9  of Buelt Castle in Wales.  
In 13 Edw. 2. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 13 Ed. 2. m. 3.  again in the Scottish Wars, and in 15 Edw. 2. again made 
g Rot. Fin. 15 Ed. 2. m. 18.  Justice of all Wales.  
In 16 Edw. 2. being 
h Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 666.  one of those Lords who gave Sentence of Banishment against the two Spencers, in the Parliament then held by their power and potency at that time; he soon felt his activeness in that quarrel, to be the occasion of his ruin; for the King getting strength, forced his opposers to stoop 
i Ibid. 683. : Whereupon this Roger, with his Nephew the Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, submitting 
k Ibid. 683.  themselves, were imprisoned 
l Ibid. 683.  in the Tower of London; where, it is said by some 
m Ibid. 683. , that this Roger died.  
It is said 
n Mon Anglic. Vol. 2. 223 b. n. 60.  by others of this Roger, partly by reason that his Manor of Chick, was annexed to the Lordships of the Earl of Arundel, and partly by means of his adversaries, being cast into the Tower of London, he there continued for the space of full four years and an half; where, without ever being heard, he died 
o Ib. 224 a.  the third of August, An. 1336. (10 Edw. 3.) And that thence his Corpse being brought to Wigmore, was there buried 
p Ib. 224 a. , in the Abbey, by Adam, Bishop of Hereford, upon the day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: As also, that 
q History of Wales by D. Powel, 213.  by Lucia his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Sir Robert de Wafre Knight, he had issue Roger; who by joan his Wife, the Daughter of ... Tu●bervile, had issue john. Which john sold this Lordship of Chirke to Richard Fitz Alan, Earl of Arundel.   

Mortimer of Chelmarsh.  
THe first of this Family that seated himself here, was Hugh de Mortimer, the youngest Son to Ralph Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, by Gladuse Duy his Wife, Daughter to Lewelyn Prince of Wales. But of this Hugh, the chief thing, that I find memorable, is; that he took to Wife 
a Mon. Angl. 〈◊〉. 1. 727. a. n. 20.  Agatha the youngest Daughter of William de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, and at length one of the Coheirs 
b Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  of Walter Marshal Earl of Pembroke, the benefit 
c Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 5.  to whose marriage Eudo la Zouche (unto whom the King had granted it) passed 
d Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 5.  over to the before specified Ralph; who thereupon Wedded ᵉ her to his said Son. This Hugh being 
f Rot. ●in. 50 H. 3. m. 1.  with the King at that noble Siege of Kenilworth Castle in 49 Hen. 3. (shortly after the vanquishing Montford Earl of Leicester, in the Battle of Evesham,) he lost 
g Rot. ●in. 50 H. 3. m. 1.  a good Horse in that service; in recompense whereof the King gave 
h Rot. ●in. 50 H. 3. m. 1.  him forty Marks. But because neither this Hugh, nor any of his descendants were ever in the rank of Barons, I shall not take farther Notice of them, than, that in the fourth Generation, this line terminated in heirs Female.   

Stafford.  
THe first that assumed this Surname, was Robert de Stafford, 
Robert 1.  who at the time of the general Survey, possessed 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. co●.  two Lordships in Suffolk, one in Worcestershire, one in Northamptonshire, twenty in Lincolnshire, twenty six in Warwickshire, and eighty one in Staffordshire; amongst which, Stafford is not accounted; the reason whereof I suppose to be; because the Castle which King William the Conqueror had caused to be built 
b Ibid. Staff. , in that part of Stafford, than a member of Chebbese●e, and belonging to Henry de Ferriers, was 
c Ibid. Staff.  at that time demolished. Of which Castle, whilst it stood, 'tis like that this Robert was Governor, and thereupon took that Surname from his residence thereat: for, that his name was originally Toney, is clear enough from that confirmation 
d Von Angl. 〈◊〉 55●. b. ● 50.  made by Robert de Stafford, his Grandson, unto the Monks of Conches, in Normandy, of the Church of Wotton (now called Wotton-Wawen, in Comitat. Warwic.) and certain Lands there: whereby, ratifying 
e Ibid.  the Grants of Nicholas de Stafford, his Father, and Robert his Grandfather, he calls 
f Ibid.  him Robert de Toenei. Which Robert, being a younger Son as (I guess) of Roger de Toeni, Standardbearer 
g W Gemot. 268. C.  of Normandy, and founder 
h Ord. Vit. 4●●.  of the same Abbey of Conches, descended 
i W. Gemet. ut supra.  from Malahulcius, Uncle 
k W. Gemet. ut supra.  to the famous Rollo sometime Duke of Normandy, and Progenitor to King William the Conqueror.  
But of this Robert all that I can say farther, is, that living 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 126 a b.  till King Henry the first's time, and understanding 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 126 a b. , that one Enysan de Waltone who came over into England with the Norman Conqueror, had killed two Nuns and a Priest which had been settled 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 126 a b.  in a small Oratory at Stone in Staffordshire, to celebrate Divine Service there, in honour of S. Wolfade, formerly murdered 
o 〈…〉  in that place by Wolphere King of Mercia, his Father; he, out of great devotion to that Saint, founded 
p 〈…〉  a Priory there for Canons Regular of St. Augustine's Order. Moreover, that he gave his Lordships of Wrotesleye, and Livintune, to the Monks of Evesham, in Com. Wigorn. and that he was interred 
r Ibid. 126. b. , with Avicen de Clare his Wife, in the entrance of the Cloister at Stone.  
To this Robert was that Nigel de Stafford a Brother (as I think) who, at the time of the general Survey, made by King William the first, held 
s Domesd. lib. sub tit. De●b.  Drachelawe and eleven Lordships in Derbyshire; from which Nigell, the ancient Family of Gresley, still possessing that Lordship of Drachelawe, do derive their descent.  
I now come to Nicholas de Stafford, 
Nicholas 1.  Son and heir to the before specified Robert. This Nicholas was Sheriff 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 1023. l. 34 & 35.  of Staffordshire, in the time of King Henry the first; and not only confirmed 
u Cart. 8 E ●. n. 4. per Inspex.  to the Canons of Stone, what his Father had given them; but bestowed on them other Lands of good value; part whereof do lie in Stone, and part in Walton juxta Stone; as by his Original Deed, which he Offered upon the Altar there appeareth 
x Ex Vet. Ro● MS. in bibls. Cotton. ; making 
y Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 128. n 40.  this Priory of Stone, (so founded by his Father) a Cell to that of Kenilworth, in Com. Warwic. Nor was this all; for it appears, that he devoutly gave 
z Cart. 8 E ●. ut supra.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, his Manor of Itelicote, with certain Lands in T●es●o, in Com. Warr. and augmented 
a Cart 8 E ●. ut supra.  what his said Father had given to the before specified Monks of Conches, out of his Lordship of Wotton; but was buried 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 126. ●. n. 30. , with Maude his Wife, in the Cloister at Stone, near to the Chapterhouse door; leaving issue Robert 
Robert 2.  his Son and Heir: who likewise, bearing much devotion to S. Wolfade, gave 
c Ibid. 128. ●. n. 30.  his Lands at Horton, and Grotton, to the Canons of Stone.  
He likewise bestowed 
d Cart. 8 E. 2. n 4. perl●●●●.  on the Canons of Kenilworth, the Church of Madele, in Com. Staff. and that 
e Cart. 8 E. 2. n 4. perl●●●●.  of S. Nicholas, within his Castle at Stafford; as also 
f Regist. de Kenil. 〈◊〉 penès Si●●. Clerk bat. p. 147.  certain Lands in Botley with the Churches 
* Carp. Vol. 2. f. 2●●  of Tiesho, and Wolvarde, and the Mill 
g Carp. Vol. 2. f. 2●●  at Ciesho, situate near to the Church, all in Comit. Warr. Moreover, he was a Benefactor to the Knight's Templars, by the gift 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 545 ● n. 60.  of certain Lands in Tiesho. As also to the Monks of Bardsley in Com. Wigorn. on whom he conferred 
i Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 804 ● n. 10.  so large a Portion of his possessions in Tiesho and Oxhill; that they thereupon received 
k 〈…〉  him into their Fraternity, to be partaker of all the benefits of their Order; granting 
l 〈…〉  to him and his Heirs, the nomination and preferment of two Monks perpetually, in that Monastery: and besides this, he bestowed 
m 〈…〉  on them one hide of Land in Beariey.  
This Robert exercised the Sheriff's Office 
n 〈…〉  for Staffordshire, from the second to the end of the sixth year of King Henry the seconds reign, inclusive: and on 12 Hen. 2. upon assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, to Henry the Emperor, certified 
o 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees de Veteri Feoffamento, to be sixty in number, whereof he held nine at that time in Demesne: and de Novo Feoffamento two third parts of a Knight's Fee, for all which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
p 〈…〉  sixty Marks.  
Which Milisent, by reason of her Brother's death without issue, became Heir 
y Rot. Pip. 6 R. ●. Staff.  to that Honour, and great Inheritance; 
H●rven 1.  and took to Husband 
z Rot. Pip. 3. H. 3. Staff.  Hervy Bagot (a Gentleman of an ancient Family in those parts.) which Hervy, having so married her in 5 R. 1. in consideration 
a Rot. Pip. 5 R. 1. Staff.  of a Fine of three hundred Marks, then by him paid to the King, had livery 
b Rot. Pip. 5 R. 1. Staff.  of the Barony of Stafford as her Inheritance, as Heir to her Brother Robert; and thereupon bore the title 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 559. a. n. 30.  of Lord Stafford: for raising of which Fine, he was put to such a straight; as that, with Milisent his Wife, he was necessitated to sell 
d Ex collect. Samps. Erdswike in bibls. Deuves.  the Lordship of Drayton, unto the Canons of S. Thomas near Stafford. And had issue 
e Rot Pip. 3 H 3. Staff.  by her Hervy 
Hervey 2.  his Son and Heir; who relinquishing his Paternal Surname, assumed that of his Mother; and wrote 
f Ex ipso autogr. penès Carolum Bar. Carington.  himself Hervey de Stafford; which was not unusual in those ●lder times, especially when that of the Female was more honourable; as in that of Boteler, after the marriage of the Heir of Virdon: and as Mr. Camden in his Remains, hath of others observed. Suitable whereunto, let us see what Duke Tillet faith 
g Reeveil des Roys de France. p. 152. & 216. ,— Guilliaume sire de Dampierre espousa Margaret Comtesse de Flanders, & Hainau, second File de Baudowin Empereur de Greece. De lui sout descendus les Comtes de Flanders, lesquaels se tindreut au surnom de Flanders, a cause de la dit Comtesse Marguerite, que avoit tiltre plus honorable que son mary! le quel avoit laisse celuy de Bourb●n, pova prendre celuy de son partage, qui estoit le S●igneurie de Dampierre en Champagne, (telle estoit la facon du temps.)  
This Hervey de Stafford was 
h Claus. 5 H. 3. in dorso.  with the King at the Siege of Bitham Castle in Lincolnshire, in 5 Hen. 3. And in 17 Hen. 3. when Richard Marshal (Earl of Pem●roke) taking 
i Yood. Neust in ann. 1233.  upon him to reform some things amiss in the Government, put 
k Yood. Neust in ann. 1233.  himself in arms, and joined in new commotions with the Welsh; he being 
l Yood. Neust in ann. 1233.  then, one of the Barons Marchers, gave 
m Claus. 17 H 3. in dorso m. 8.  up john de Stafford, his Son in Hostage (other of those Barons doing 
n Claus. 17 H 3. in dorso m. 8.  the like) to be kept 
o Claus. 17 H 3. in dorso m. 8.  in safe custody till the Realms should be again settled in quiet.  
But departed 
p Cl●us. 21 H 3 m. 11.  this life in 21 Hen. 3. Petronill his Wife, Sister 
q Ex collect. S. Eraswike, arm.  to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, being then great 
r Claus. 21 H 3. ut supra.  with Child. Whereupon the King, by his precept 
s Claus. 21 H 3. ut supra.  to the Sheriff of Warwickshire, reciting that by reason she was so near the time of her delivery, as that she could not come in person to do her Fealty, for her Dowry; commanded 
t Claus. 21 H 3. ut supra. , that he should go to her, and receive her Fealty, as his Deputy; and make assignation unto her of such Lands, within his precincts, as, according to a reasonable extent, should be though meet. The like precept 
u Ibid.  had the Sheriff of Staffordshire.  
To this last mentioned Hervy Lord Stafford succeeded 
x Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 1.  Hervey 
Hervey 3.  his Son and Heir; who in 21 Hen. 3. paid five hundred Marks fine 
y Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 1.  to the King, for his Relief, and livery of those Lands which by hereditary descent, after the death of Hervey his Father belonged to him: but withal, that he might have liberty to marry with whom he should think fit.  
After which it was not long ere he died without 
a Ibid.  issue, so that Robert 
Robert 4.  his brother then his next Heir, had Livery of all his Lands in 25 Hen. 3. paying 
c Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3 Staff.  an hundred pounds for his Relief; and doing homage.  
Which Robert, upon 
d Rot. Pip. 29 Hen. 3. Staff.  collection of the Aid, for ●arrying the King's Daughter, paid 
e Rot. Pip. 29 Hen. 3. Staff.  sixty pounds for those sixty Knights Fees he then had: and in 37 H. 3. was in that expedition 
f Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3 m. 6. , then made into Gascoine. Moreover, in 38 Hen. 3. upon levying the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, he paid 
g Rot. Pip 38 H. 3. Staff.  an hundred and twenty pounds more: and in 42 Henr. 3. had summons 
h Claus. 42 Hen. 3. i● dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of Saint john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms to restrain the insolences of the Welsh. The like Summons 
i Claus. 44 H. 3. in dorso m. 9  he had in 44 Henr. 3. to be at Shrewsbury, upon the Feast day of the Nativity of our Lady. And gave 
k Ex ipso a●togr. pe●ès praepos. & Scoleures coll. Regalis 〈◊〉  to the Monks at Wotton, in Comitat. Warr. (which was then become a Cell to that Priory-Alien at Conches in Normandy) certain parcels of Land, lying in Wotton, and Uilenhale.  
This Robert took to Wife 
l Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 55. Salop.  Alice, one of the Daughters, and at length Coheirs to Thomas Corbet of Caus, in Comit. Salop. and departing 
m Claus. 10 E. 1. m. 16.  this Life in 10 Edw. 1. was buried 
n Mon. Aug. Vol. 2. 127. a. n. 10.  before the Altar of S. john Baptist in the Priory at Stone; leaving Nicholas 
Nicholas 2.  his Son and Heir; who the same year, was 
o Rot. de Sc●●lltag. Wa●●. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales, and in 12 Ed. 1. obtained a discharge 
p Rot. Fin. 12 H. 1. m. 14.  for a hundred pounds of those debts, which by his Father and himself were due to the King's Exchequer, being then to attend 
q Pat. 12 ● 1. m. 2.  the K. beyond Sea. And in 13 Edw. 1. had a Charter 
r Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 96.  for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands at Wotton before specified (then written Waghnes-Wotton,) and Ciesho, in Com. Warr. as also at Madeley, in Com. Staff.  
In 15 Edw. 1. he had Summons 
s 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into Wales, the King being 
t 〈…〉  at that time beyond Sea; having constituted 
u 〈…〉  Edmu●d Earl of Cornwall, his Lieutenant in his absence. which Edmund advancing 
x 〈…〉  thither with a powerful Army, against Rese ap Griffith (who then Rood in open hostility 
y 〈…〉  against Pain Tiptoft, Warden of the King's Castles in those parts) demolished 
z 〈…〉  his Castle of Droselan, but by the fall of itsWalls, divers persons were Killed; 
* H. powel ut supra.  amongst whom this Nicholas Lord Stafford was 
a D. powel ut supra.  one. After which, viz. in 22 E. 1. Edmund his Son and Heir performing 
b Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 5.  his Homage, had Livery 
c Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 5.  of his Lands.  
This Edmund, in 25 Edw. 1. was 
d 〈…〉  in that expedition then made by the King into Gascoine; and in 26 Edw. 1. received command 
e 〈…〉  (amongst divers other eminent persons) to be at York, upon Whitsunday, sufficiently provided of Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
The like Summons 
* Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso, m 6.  he had in September following, to furnish himself accordingly, against Whitson-Eve, than next ensuing, and to be at 〈◊〉, in order to his advance into Scotland.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was again in those Scottish Wars, when the King Wintered 
f Th. Wals. p. 57 n. 20.  in that Realm, or maintained some Soldiers there at that time: for it appears 
g Ex ipso a●togr. nuper 〈◊〉 castro de Sta●ford.  that in 9 Edw. 2. when the Scutage for that Expedition of 31 Edw. 1. was collected, those who then held his Lands, for which it was required were discharged, upon proof of the service done there. And in 34 E. 1. had Summons 
* Claus. 34 E. 1. in. dorso m. 16. in scedula.  (amongst others of the Peers) to be at 〈◊〉 on the morrow after Trinity Sunday, there to advise with the King, touching an Aid for the making his eldest Son Knight. After which also (ere many days) he had another Summons 
f 〈◊〉.  to be at Carlisle, on the Quindesme of the Nativity of S. john Baptist; sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms, and to march with the King's Forces against Robert de Brus, then Rebelliously assuming the Title of King of Scotland.  
This Edmund was first summoned 
g Claus. 27 Edw. 1. in cor●o.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of England, in 27 Edw. 1. and afterwards not omitted till his death. But all that I can farther say of him, is, That he wedded 
h Fin Levat. Octab. Mi●h. 21 Edw. 1. War.  Margaret the Daughter 
i Esc. 14 R. 2. n. 9  of Ralph, Lord Basset of Oraiton; by reason whereof her Descendants (after her death) became Heirs to that Estate. Of which Margaret, it appears, That she afterwards became the Wife 
k Ex Autogr. ●uper in Castr, de Stafford.  of Sir Thomas Pipe: And, whereas she had the right 
l Ex Autog. penès Tho▪ Comitem Elginiae.  of Presentation of two Clerks in the Abbey of Bordesley; to celebrate Divine Service there perpetually for the health of her Soul; as also for the Souls of her Heirs and Ancestors; that one of them, being then dead, she presented 
m Ex Autog. penès Tho▪ Comitem Elginiae.  one Ingeram de Lichfield, a Monk of that Covent, in his stead. Unto which Instrument her Seal of Arms is affixed, viz. Stafford and Basset quartered; and that he dying 
n Esc. 2 Ed 12. n. 63.  in 2 Ed. 2. was buried 
o Mon. Angl. 3 Vol. 2. 127 a. n. 20.  in the Friar's Minors at Stafford, leaving issue two Sons, viz. Ralph 
Ralph.  
p Esc. 2 Ed. 2. n. 63.  his Son and Heir, than nine years of age; and Sir Richard Stafford Knight, his younger Son 
q Rot. Vascon 30. Ed. 3. m. 4. , who in 
r Rot. Vascon 30. Ed. 3. m. 4.  30 & 33 
s Rot. vascon. 33 Edw. 3. m. 3.  Ed. 3. was in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
t Rot. Franc. 34 Edw. 3. m. 10.  34 Edw. 3. and in 35 Edw. 3. being made 
u Rot. Vascon. 35 Edw. 3. m. 8.  Seneschal of Gascoigne, continued 
x Rot. Vascon▪ 36 Edw. 3. m. 4.  there the next ensuing year, being then called Sir Richard Stafford of Clifton Knight; which Lordship he then possessed, by reason of his marriage 
y Ex. Col. S. Er●swike.  with Maud, the Daughter and Heir to Richard de Camvile of that place.  
Which Sir Richard Stafford had issue Richard, who in 36 Edw. 3. was 
z Rot. Vascon. 36 Edw. 34 m. 4.  in that expedition with his Father then made into Gascoigne; and in 40 Edw. 3. went 
a Rot. Vascon. 40 Edw. 3. m. 12.  again to those Wars. Moreover, this Richard had Summons 
b Claus. de iisdem a●nis in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, from 44 Edw. 3. until 4 Rich. 2. inclusive; and then, viz. upon the Thirteenth of August, departed 
c Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 51.  this life, being seized 
d Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 51.  of the Manors of Childecote, in Com. Derb. Norton in Hales, in Com. Salop. Clifton Camvile, Pipe and Bruggeford in Com. Staff. The moiety of the Manor of Campeden, and the Manors of Aston under Egg, Charingworth, and Winton, in Com. Gloc. As also of the Manor of Sibbertoft in Com. North. leaving Edmund his Son 
e Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 51.  and Heir (than a Priest) Thirty six years of age. Which Edmund being afterwards Bishop 
f Godw. de Pr●sul.  of Exeter, and Lord Keeper 
g Claus. 20 R. 2. p. 1. in dorso, m. 22.  of the Great Seal of England, Sir Thomas Stafford Knight, his Brother, came to possess the Estate; who, having issue Thomas that died without 
h Ex Coll. S. Erdswike.  issue, the Inheritance thereof descended to Catherine his Sister, married 
i Ex Coll. S. Erdswike.  to Sir john Ardern Knight.  
But I return to Ralph▪ Son and Heir of Edmund.  
This Ralph coming of full age 
k Claus. 17 Ed. 2. m. 25.  in 17 Ed. 2. and then doing his homage 
l Claus. 17 Ed. 2. m. 25. , had Livery 
m Claus. 17 Ed. 2. m. 25.  of his Father's Lands; and the next ensuing year, being made 
n Comp. Th. Usefleet Provis. magnae Garderobae penès Rem. Regis in Scacc.  a Knight by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies; had Robes, with all other accoutrements, as a Banneret allowed 
o Comp. Th. Usefleet Provis. magnae Garderobae penès Rem. Regis in Scacc.  him out of the King's Wardrobe for that solemnity. After which, he soon grew an active person in the Wars of that heroic Prince, King Edward the Third. For it appears, that in 1 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Sco●. 1 Edw. 3. m 6●.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; and in 4 Edw. 3. one 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 686.  of those Lords, who stoutly pursued that, then, potent Man Roger de Mortimer, Earl of March, and took him in the Castle of Nottingham.  
Moreover, in 
r Rot. Scocl 8 Edw. 3. m. 11.  8 & 9 
s Rot. Scoc. 9 Edw. 3. ● m. 28.  Edw. 3. he was again in the Scotish Wars; as also in 
t Rot Scocl 10 Edw. 3. m. 6.  10 Edw. 3. Margaret his Wife being 
u Rot Scocl 10 Edw. 3. m. 6.  then with him: So likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 11 Edw. 3. m. 4.  11 Edw. 3. and in 
y Rot. Aleman 13 Ed. 3. m. 4.  13 Edw. 3. in that expedition then made into Flanders. Furthermore, in 14 Edw. 3. King Edward having entered 
z Tho. Walls▪ 142. n. 20.  the North parts of France with a powerful Army, in order to the recovery 
a Tho. Walls▪ 142. n. 20.  of that Realm, as his Hereditary Right; and discerning how he was illuded by john Stratford, than Archbishop of Canterbury (whom he trusted in his absence) in not helping him to that supply of Money from England, whereon he depended, for support of these Wars; so that he was then necessitated 
b Ibid. 144▪ n. 10.  to return from that hopeful adventure without success; he sent 
c Ibid. 144▪ n. 10.  this Ralph Lord Stafford, then Steward 
d Ibid. 144▪ n. 10.  of his Household, unto that Archbishop, to offer him safe conduct in coming to him; to the end he might understand what defence he could make for that his neglect.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was again 
e Rot. Scoc. 15 Edw. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, and the same year obtained the King's Charter 
f Cart. 15 Ed. 3. n. 14. , for a Market every week upon the Tuesday at his Manor of Madley under Lyme in Com. Staff. as also two Fairs yearly; the one on the Eve and Day of S. George the Martyr, and two days following; and the other on the Eve and Day of S. Leonard, and two days after. And likewise 
g Ibid.  a weekly Market at his Manor of Tisho in Com. War. on the Wednesday; with a Fair every year upon the Eve and Day of S. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas) as also 
h Ibid.  view of Frankpledge, and divers other Privileges, viz. For Trial and Execution of Malefactors, etc.  
In 16 Edw. 3. being sent 
i H. Knighton. 2581 ● n. 50. Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 32.  into Britanny, (with divers other eminent persons) he had of his Retinue 
k H. Knighton 2581 ● n. 50. Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 32.  fifty Men at Arms, and fifty Archers, all on Horseback, whereof himself, and two other, were then Bannerets, sixteen Knights, and thirty one Esquires; having 
l Claus. 16 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 32. & m. 21.  for his and their support in that service fifty seven Sacks of the Kings Wools. Moreover, being then in the City of Uannes', at that time besieged by the French, he escaped 
m Frois. fol. 47 b.  by a Postern; but afterwards was taken prisoner 
n Ibid. 48. ●. ●  before Nants, then besieged by the English, and exchanged 
o Ibid. 48 ●. ●  for the Lord Clysson.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he was joined 
p Tho. Wals. p. 150.  with the Earls of Lancaster, Gloucester, Warwick, Northampton, and others, in another expedition for Scotland, to raise that Siege, which the Scots had laid to the Castle of Lough Mabar, whereof the Earl of Northampton (viz. William de Bohun) had 
q Tho. Wals. p. 150.  then the custody. And shortly after this, was employed again 
r Ibid. 153. n. 20.  with Henry de Lancaster, Earl of De●by, and some other grave persons, to the Court of Rome, there to treat with the Pope; not as a Judge, but as a private Person and Friend, touching the right of King Edward to the Crown of France.  
He was likewise the principal person then sent 
s Rot. Frane. 17 Edw. 3. m. 3.  in Commission with Sir William Trussel Knight, and some others, to the Governors and Burgermasters of divers good Towns in Flanders, to treat touching the well regulating of that Country, as to the Staple of Wools and Sheep Skins; as also to treat and conclude touching the Coinage of good Money, Gold, and Silver, to be current, as well in England, as in Flanders; and by another 
t Ibid. m. 12.  Commission empowered to treat with the Princes and others of Almain, touching a League of Friendship betwixt King Edward and them, and to obtain their assistance to him upon occasion.  
Moreover, in 18 Edw. 3. being sent 
u Frois. fol. 30 b.  into Gascoigne, with Henry of Lancaster, Earl of Derby; upon 
x Frois. fol. 30 b.  the assault of Bergerath, by that Earl, on the Land part; this Ralph commanded 
y Frois. fol. 30 b.  the Fleet to attack it by Sea, and was with him likewise at the 
z Ibid. 53 b.  siege of Auberoche.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he had that great office of Seneschal of Aquitane, conferred 
a Rot. Vascon. 19 Edw. 3. m. 8.  upon him; and continuing 
b Ibid. m. 5.  thereupon in those parts, command 
c Claus. 19 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  was given to the Sheriff of Glocestershire, to send thither to him One hundred Bows and six hundred Arrows for the King's service there.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he went 
d Rot Vascon. 20 Edw. 3. m. 2.  again into Gascoigne; and being then in Aguillon, when john Son and Heir to Philip, King of France, came to besiege it, he placed 
e H. Knighton 2589 ●.  empty Wine Hogsheads upon that part of the Town, which was not Walled, putting Stones into them; and though he was besieged 
f Ibid.  with a numerous Army, he stoutly defended 
g Ibid.  it against their whole power. It is said 
h Stow's Annals.  by some of our Historians, that upon King Edward's coming into France, at that time with a puissant Army, which occasioned the before specified john to raise his siege, and to march away in order to the conjunction of his Forces, with the Army of Philip his Father; this Ralph, Lord Stafford, ●allied out of Aguillon, fell upon his Rear, and cut off a great part thereof. Moreover 
i Ibid. , that being thus cleared from that siege, he joined his Forces with King Edward's, and had 
k Frois. lib. 1. cap. 128.  an eminent command in the Van of the Army, under the Black Prince, in that famous Battle of Cressy, which soon after ensued, where the English obtained a glorious victory: Likewise, that after that victory, being sent 
l Ibid. c. 132.  with Sir Reginald Cobham, and three Heralds, to view the slain; they reported the number to be Eleven great Princes, eighty Bannerets, twelve hundred Knights, and more than thirty thousand Common Soldiers. And also, that upon the render of Calais, which happened shortly after, he was one of those who were then appointed 
m Ibid. c. 147.  to take possession of it for the King.  
The next year following, there being an accord 
n Claus. 21 Hen. 3. p. 2. in dorso, m 19 Videses Rot. Fi●. 21 Edw. 3. m. 10.  made, betwixt this Ralph and Margaret his Wife, on the one part; Sir Robert de Harley, and Elizabeth his Wife, on the second part; and Sir Edward Cornwall, on the third part; as Cousins and Heirs to Peter, the Son of Peter Corbet: This Ralph claiming 
o Claus. 21 Hen. 3. p. 2. in dorso, m 19 Videses Rot. Fi●. 21 Edw. 3. m. 10.  the Castle of Caus, and other Lands, as being descended from the eldest Aunt of the same Peter; it being thereby concluded 
p Claus. 21 Hen. 3. p. 2. in dorso, m 19 Videses Rot. Fi●. 21 Edw. 3. m. 10. , That he should thenceforth enjoy that Castle to him and his heirs, he obtained Livery 
q Claus. 21 Hen. 3. p. 2. in dorso, m 19 Videses Rot. Fi●. 21 Edw. 3. m. 10.  thereof, doing his Fealty for the same. And before the end of that year, in farther consideration 
r Pat. 21 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 1●. Rot. F●●. 21 Edw. 3. m. ●.  of his laudable services, did also obtain another special Livery 
s Pat. 21 Ed. 3. p. 3. m. 1●. Rot. F●●. 21 Edw. ● m. ●.  of all those Lands, which Hugh de Audley, Earl of Gloucester, then deceased, held of the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Gilbert de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester; which by the death of her, the said Margaret, did by descent belong to Margaret, Wife to this Ralph, as Daughter and Heir to them, the said Hugh and Margaret; his homage being respited 
t Pat. 21 Ed. 3. p. 3. m. 1●. Rot. F●●. 21 Edw. ● m. ●. , in respect of his Military employment: For he was then sent 
u Pat. 〈◊〉 Edw. 3. 〈◊〉 ●dorso m. 26.  again into France, and had purveyance 
x Pat. 〈◊〉 Edw. 3. 〈◊〉 ●dorso m. 26.  for himself, his men, and horses, in the Counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent, till he took shipping, Sir Hugh Fitz-Simond Knight, being 
y Ex Autog▪ nuper in Castro de Stafford.  at that time one of his Retinue, as appears by an Indenture 
z Ex Autog▪ nuper in Castro de Stafford. , dated 16 Martii, the same year; whereby he covenanted to serve him in the Wars, wheresoever he should have occasion, with four Knights, himself accounted, and eight Esquires, for the space of one whole year next ensuing.  
Being thus again in France, he was 
a Cart. & P●. apud Caleis. 21 Ed. 3. m. ●.  one of the Ambassadors sent to the Cardinals of Naples and Clerimont, to treat of Peace, betwixt King Edward and Philip de Valois, then assuming the title of King of France.  
In 22 Edw. 3. (which was the next ensuing year) he obtained Licence 
b Pat. 22 Ed●● p. 1. m. 37.  to make Castles of his Manor Houses at Stafford and Madeley; as also a Grant 
c Ibid. p. 2. m. 25.  from the King of 573 l. for his expenses, in his service beyond Sea. And being then by Indenture retained 
d Ibid. p. 3. m. 27. Et Claus. 24 Ed. ●. p. 1. m. 1●.  to serve the King, during his whole life with sixty Men at Arms; had by reason thereof, Six hundred marks per annum, assigned 
e Ibid. p. 3. m. 27. Et Claus. 24 Ed. ●. p. 1. m. 1●.  unto him, to be received out of the Ports of London and Boston. Moreover, having merited so well for his many and great services, he was, about this time, elected 
f Instit. 〈◊〉 of the Order of the 〈◊〉 per ●. 〈◊〉 p. 688.  to be one of the number of that honourable Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter, then instituted by that martial and victorious Prince, King Edward the Third.  
Furthermore, in 24. Edw. 3. he was joined in Commission 
g Rot. 〈◊〉. 24 Edw. 3. ●. 1.  with the Bishop of Durham, the Lord Percy, and Lord Nevil, to treat with the Nobles of Scotland, at York, for a firm and final Peace betwixt both Realms: In which, and all other his employments, his deportment was such, That the King, in consideration 
h Cart. 25 Edw. ● m. 25.  thereof, upon the fifth of March▪ then next ensuing, advanced 
i Cart. 25 Edw. ● m. 25.  him to the title of Earl of Stafford; and, for his better support of that dignity, granted 
k Cart. 25 Edw. ● m. 25.  to him a thousand marks per annum in Fee, until he should provide Lands of that value, to settle on him and his heirs.  
And, being thus raised to these Honours, and enriched with such large benefits, he was shortly after, viz. in 26 Edw. 3. constituted 
l Rot. 〈◊〉 26 Edw. 3. ●. 7.  the King's Lieutenant and Captain-General in his Duchy of Aquitane, with special Commission 
m Ibid. m. ●.  to treat with any persons of what Nation soever, upon terms of Aid to the King, and mutual assistance from him.  
In which service, viz. The Lieutenancy of Aquitaine, he was 
n Ex Autogr. penès 〈◊〉 Pell.  then likewise retained by Indenture, bearing date 3 Martii, to continue, with an hundred Men at Arms, and an hundred Archers on Horseback, of his own proper Retinue, until Michaelmass next following. And from that time forwards, to have an additional number of One hundred Men at Arms more, with good Captains, and Two hundred Archers on Horseback, provided at the King's charge, for the time of his stay there. The King likewise indenting 
o Ibid.  farther with him, to send by way of more supply (under the conduct of the Duke of Lancaster, the Earls of Northampton, Arundel, Warwick, or Huntingdon) Three hundred Men at Arms, and seven hundred Archers. During the time of which stay there, he constituted 
p Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Staf●ord.  Sir james Pipe Knight, than Seneschal of that Duchy, Governor of the Town and Castle of Blavy, situate in the Enemy's quarters: And in regard of this his necessitated absence from England, obtained a special Precept 
q Claus. 2● Edw. 3. m. 29.  to the Judges of the King's Bench, that they should not, in any of their Sessions, within the County of Essex, intermeddle with his Liberties. For which expedition, whilst he was preparing, he had an Assignation 
r 〈…〉  of the Town of 〈◊〉, in Com. Middl. for the quartering of his Men and Horses; Sixty Men with Lances, being for that service then impressed 
s Rot. Franc. 26 Edw. 3. ●. 7.  out of his Lordships of Newport and Netherwent, in the Marches of Wales.  
In 27 Edw. 3. he attended 
t H. Knighton ● 6●6. n. 10.  Prince Edward, in the company of the Earl of Warwick, unto the City of Chester, with a Military Power, for the protecting of Sir Richard de Willoughby, and Sir William de Shareshul, Knights, then sitting there, as Justices Itinerant, against the violence of the people, whose Insurrection they feared. And the same year had a special Dispensation 
u Ex Autogr. ●uper in Ca●●ro de Staf●rd.  from Pope Innocent the Sixth, bearing date 15 Kal. Febr. That such Religious Persons, as should be at his Table, or in his House, might eat Flesh.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he attended 
x Rot. Franc. ●9 Ed 3. m. 5. Tho. Wals. ● An. 1355. ●. 162. n. 40.  the King again into France; whose purpose 
y 〈…〉  was to have given Battle to the King of France, then at S. Omers, had he not privily got away. And in 33 Edw. 3. marching 
z 〈…〉  towards reins in Campaigne, and quartered 
a 〈…〉  in a small Village near the Prince; being there set 
b 〈…〉  upon by a Party of Sixty Men, under the conduct of Baldwin Bartin; he slew 
c 〈…〉  and took prisoners the most of them, amongst which, Bartin himself was one; and continued 
d 〈…〉  in those parts till the next year following. But, being then recalled, he was sent 
e 〈…〉  with Leonel, Earl of Ulster (the King's Son) into Ireland, there to subdue the Rebellious Natives of that Realm, then in Arms. Moreover, having bought 
f 〈…〉  up many Horses for that service, he had the King's Precept 
g 〈…〉  to the Lord Treasurer there, for the reimbursing him in what he had laid out in that service. And in 39 Edw. 3. was again 
h 〈◊〉 Vascon. Ed. 3. m. 5.  in those Wars of France.  
Having thus, as briefly as I well can, pointed at his Military and other Secular Employments, I now come to his Works of Piety.  
Bearing a venerable respect 
i 〈…〉.  to the Order of Friars, Hermit's of S. Augustine, settled within the Borough of Stafford, about the Twenty sixth year of Edward the Third, for the health of his Soul, as also for the Souls of Katherine and Margaret his Wives, and for the Soul of Sir Humphrey Hastang Knight; and likewise, for the good estate of King Edward the Third, than King of England, he gave 
k 〈…〉  a certain piece of Land in Forbrugge, near the Bridge at Stafford, whereon to Found their Church, Dormitory, Refectory, and all other necessary Buildings, for their habitation there. And in 44 Edw. 3. bestowed 
l Pat. 44 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  his Manor of Roland Right (now vulgarly called Roll Right) in Com. Oxon. on the Prior and Covent of Cold Norton in that County; to maintain a Canon prepetually to celebrate Divine Service there, for the good estate of himself, during this life, and for the health of his Soul afterwards; as also for the Souls of his Parents, Friends, and all the Faithful deceased.  
By Margaret his Wife (Daughter and Heir to Hugh de Audley, Earl of Eluces●er, as hath been already observed) he had issue two Sons, viz. Ralph, who took to Wife 
m Claus. 21 Ed. 3. p. 2 m 6. & Claus. 22 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  Maud, the Daughter to Henry of Lancaster, Earl of Derby; but died 
n Claus. 21 Ed. 3. p. 2 m 6. & Claus. 22 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  in his Father's life time without issue; and Hugh, who succeeded him in his Honours: As also four Daughters, viz. Beatrix, Wife 
o Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Stafford.  of Maurice, Son and Heir to Maurice Fitz-Thomas, Earl of Desmond, her Portion 
p Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Stafford.  being a thousand pounds; in lieu whereof, two hundred pound Lands per annum, were settled 
q Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Stafford.  by the said Earl on her, and the Heirs of her Body, begotten by the said Maurice the Son: Which Beatrix surviving him, was secondly married 
r Pat. 32. Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  to Thomas Lord Ros of Hamlake; and after that, to 
s Pat. 9 Ric. 2. p. 1. m 40.  Sir Richard Burley Knight. Then joan married to 
t Ex Autogr. nuper in Castro de Stafford.  john, the Son and Heir to Sir john Cherleton, Lord Powys: Next, Elizabeth to 
u Claus. 21 Ed. 3. p. 1. in dorso m. 24.  Fouke, the Son of Roger le Strange of Whitchurch in Com. Salop. her Portion being also a thousand pounds: And lastly, Margaret to 
x Ex Col. ●. Erdeswike A●.  Sir john Stafford Knight.  
And departing 
y Esc. 46 Ed 3. n. 62.  this life, ult. Aug. 46 Edw. 3. was buried 
z Monast. An●lic. Vol. 2. 127 a. n. 50.  at Tunbridge in Kent; of whose death, I find this expression by an old Monk 
a MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. f. 136 b. ,— Eodem anno, u●●imo die mensis Augusti obiit Nobilissimus Comes Staffordiae, Radulphus nomine, apud Tunbrig; homo quondam validus, fortis, audax, bellicosus in armis, strenuus; senio confectus, longo squallore maceratus. Leaving Hugh 
b Esc. 46 〈◊〉. 3. n. 62.  his Son and Heir of full age; and being then seized 
c Esc. 46 〈◊〉. 3. n. 62.  of the Manors of Kalilond in Comit. Cornub. Ealding in Com. Cantii; as also of the Manor and Hundred of Aungres, the Manor of Stanford and Hersham, in the Town of Haverhil in Com. Essex. Of the Castle and Manor of Stafford, and Manor of Bradley, with its Members, viz. Bertherton, Bilinton, Wollaston, Shardecote, Longnore, Stretton, Dunston, Hide, Copinhale, Tillinton, Castell-Forbrigge, Stafford, and Butterhall: As also of the Manor of Madele, with the Hamlet of Norton; the Manors of Berlastone, Gretton on the Moors, and D●ditone; with the Hamlets of Radewode, Hertewal, Titnesover, and Stalbroke: Likewise of the Castle of Caus, with its Members in Com. Salop. And in right of the before specified Margaret his Wife, late deceased, of the Manors of Thornbury and Rindecumbe in Com. Gloc. Ealding in Com. Cancii; the Castle and Manor of Tunbridge, with its Members, viz. Dachurst in Hadloo; and likewise of the Borough of Blechingleigh, with the Manors of Ockham and Blethingleigh in Com. Surr.  
Which Hugh 
Hugh.  being 
d Esc 46 Ed. 3. ut supra.  then eight and twenty years of age, and following the steps of his noble Father in those Military times, came very early into action; for in 33 Edw. 3. he was 
e Rot. Vascon. 23 Ed. 3 m. 11.  in the Wars of France; so likewise in 
f Rot. Vascon. 37 Ed. 3. m. 6.  37 Edw. 3. being then 
g Claus. 37 Ed. 3. m. 24.  of full age, and of Prince Edward's Retinue 
h Ibid. ; as also in 
i Rot Vascon. 38 Ed. 3. m. 1.  38 & 40 
k Rot. Vascon. 40 Ed. 3 m. 8.  Edw. 3. and in 46 Edw. 3. (soon after his Father's death) went 
l Rot. Vascon. 46 ●. 3. m. 14.  to Sea with the King: For which respect, doing his homage, he had Livery 
m Rot. Vascon. 46 ●. 3. m. 14.  of his Lands, his fealty being respited till his return. Moreover, in 47 Edw. 3. he was 
n Rot. Aleman. 47 Ed. 3. m. 9  in that expedition then made into ●landers, being retained by Indenture 
o Ex Autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King for one whole year, with one hundred Men, and an hundred Archers, well and sufficiently armed, mounted, and arrayed, under the Conduct of john, Duke of Lan caster, (than King of Castille and Leon) of which number of Men at Arms; besides himself, there were to be eight Knights, and Fourscore and eleven Esquires: For all which, he was to receive the accustomed Wages of War. And in 49 Edw. 3. accompanied 
p Tho. Wals. in An 13●5. p. 184. n 40.  the Earls of Cambridge, March, and Warwick, into Britanny, with considerable Forces, in Aid of john de Monfort, than Duke of that Province. Furthermore, in 1 Rich. 2. he was retained by Indenture 
q Ex Autogr. pen●s Cler. ●ell  to serve that King, in his Fleet at Sea, for a quarter and half quarter of the year. And the next year following, upon 
r F●ois 204 a.  surprisal of the Castle at Barwick by the Scots, joined 
s F●ois 204 a.  with the Lord Nevil and others in the ●iege thereof.  
In 4 Rich. 2. he arrived 
t Ibid. 237 a.  at Calais, with Thomas de Woodstock, Earl of Buc●ingham; and in 7 Rich. 2. the French and Scots having entered 
u 〈◊〉 Lib. 3 & 4. fol. 10 a.  Northumberland, he attended 
x 〈◊〉 Lib. 3 & 4. fol. 10 a.  the King in his Army into those parts.  
In 8 Rich. 2. he was retained 
y Ex Autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Scotish Wars for forty days; in which year he obtained Licence 
z Pat. 8 Ric. 2. m. 34.  for himself and Ralph, his Son and Heir, (who was likewise retained 
a Ex Autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in the same expedition) to hunt freely throughout all the King's Parks, Forests, Chases, and Warrens: As also to fish in all his Rivers and Pools, and to dispose of what he should so take, at his own pleasure. But before the end of that year, his Son Ralph (who then attended 
b 〈…〉  the Queen) was basely murdered 
c 〈…〉  near York, in his passage towards Scotland, by john Holland, Brother (by the Mother) to the King; who thereupon took sanctuary 
d 〈…〉  at Beverley. Which unhappy accident occasioned great contest betwixt this Earl, and the same john Holland; but at length, through the earnest mediation 
e Pat. 9 R. 2.  of divers Noblemen, that difference was thus finally accorded; viz. 
f p. 2. m. 29.  That there should be three Priests maintained, to celebrate Divine Service, for ever, for the health of the Soul of this murdered Ralph, at some certain place near to his Grave. Which Priests were thereupon settled 
g Pa●. 11 R. 2 p. 1. m. 9  accordingly at Langley, in that County.  
The next ensuing year, viz. 9 Rich. 2. having obtained Licence 
h Rot. Franc. 9 Ric 2. m. 14.  to travel, he undertook a Pilgrimage 
i Rot. Franc. 9 Ric 2. m. 14.  to the holy Sepulchre of our Lord at Ier●alem; and in order thereto, upon the sixth of April, declared his Testament 
k Courtney, 〈◊〉. 220 b.  whereby he bequcathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Stone, near to the Grave of his Wife, in case he should die in England; appointing six large Tapers to be placed about his Hearse, and four Mortars of Wax; but, that no Horse or Arms should be offered at his Funeral; nor that any Prayers should be thereat, except by Ecclesiastical Persons, with his Allies and Friends. Also, that one hundred poor Men should be clothed in White, with a Cross behind and before, on their Garments; each of them carrying a Torch, as well on the Vespers, as on the Funeral day. Likewise, That Five hundred Masses should be celebrated for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his Wife, Himself, and all his good doers; as also of all Christians, within one year after his deccase. Moreover, that within the compass of the year after his decease, there should be celebrated for the Souls before mentioned, Fifty Masses, Trentals of S. Gregory, by the most fitting persons that could be found. Of which Testament he constituted Overseers his Cousin the Archbishop of Canterbury, (viz. William Courtney) his Brother the Earl of Warwick, the Lord Nevil, the Earl of Suffolk, and Sir William Beauchamp Knight; to each of whom, he gave a Cup with the Cover gilded.  
And by his last 
l Ibid. 2202.  Will, bearing date at jernemuth, upon the fifteenth day of the same Month of April, appointed, that his Daughter joan should be well and fitly married; and, that out of the profits of his Lands, in the hands of his Feoffce, his three Sons, William, Edmund, and Hugh, should have each of them One hundred pound per annum, during their respective lives. Also that Thomas his Son should have his Coat of Male d'asteres of Naples, and his Helmet made at Bourdeaux, with a Camail d'Astere, as also his Sword made at Turenne, which Sir Ralph Ferrer gave him. And that there should be three Priests ordained to celebrate Divine Service, for the health of his Soul, near to the place of his Burial, for the term of three years next after his decease.  
And after this, upon the Twenty first of September next ensuing, being 
m Ibid▪ 〈◊〉 b.  then at Rhodes, upon his return from jerusalem, by a Codicil 
n Ibid▪ 〈◊〉 b.  there made, he bequeathed to his Sister Roos, a Gold Ring with a little Diamond; to Margaret de Nevil his Daughter, a large Gold Ring, with a great Diamond set therein; to Katherine de Pole his Daughter, a Fermail of Knots; to joan his Daughter, a Golden Fermail with an Heart; and to his Sister Cherleton, a large Gold Ring with a Karrect. Unto which Codicil, Sir William Arundel, and Sir Richard Ludlow, Knights, were witnesses.  
And upon the Twenty fifth day of the same Month of September (being 
o Sudbu●, f. 226.  still at Rhodes) making a farther Declaration of his Testament; gave 
p Sudbu●, f. 226.  to john Hinkley his Esquire, Twenty pounds, and to Robert Corbert his Chamberlain, Ten pounds; unto which, his usual Seal, viz. his Helm was affixed.  
After which, viz. the next day following, being the Twenty sixth of September, he died 
q 〈…〉  there; whereupon his Corpse was brought 
r 〈…〉  over into England, by the same john Hinkley (his Esquire) and buried 
s 〈…〉  with his Ancestors, before the High Altar at Stone; leaving issue 
t 〈…〉  by the Lady Philippe his Wife, Daughter 
u 〈…〉  of Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, Thomas his Son and Heir, at that time Eighteen 
x 〈…〉  years of age; as also four other Sons, viz. 
y 〈…〉  Thomas, William, Edmund, and Hugh. Which Hugh afterwards bore the title of Lord Bourchier, in right of his Wife (as I shall farther show anon;) and three Daughters, viz. Margaret 
z 〈…〉  married to Ralph Lord Nevil (the first Earl of Westmoreland,) Catherine, to Michael 
a 〈…〉  the Son of Michael de l● Pole. To which Katherine, in respect 
b 〈…〉  of the low estate of him the said Michael, King Richard the Second, gave 
a Ibid.  Fifty pounds per annum out of the Fee-Farm of Kingston upon Hull, to make up One hundred pound per annum, which was Covenanted 
b Ibid.  by her Husband's Father, to be settled upon her, joan to 
c Catalogue of Nobility by R. B.  Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent; and ... to 
d Catalogue of Nobility by R. B.  john Lord Ferrer of Chartley.  
This last mentioned Earl Hugh, was at the time of his death, seized 
e 〈◊〉 10 R. 2. n. 38.  of the Borough of Petersfield, with the Hamlets thereunto belonging, viz. Mapel-Derham, Westone, Nutstead, and Sheet, in Com. Southampt. Of the Manors of Cornhampton and Burbach; the Hamlet of Up-Clatford; the Borough of Bedewind, the Manor of Wexcomb, the Hundred of Kinewardeston, and the Manors of Orcham and Knowle in Com. Wilts. Of the Manors of Blechingle, Ocham, and Burgham, in Com. Surr. Of the Castle and Manor of Aungre, with the Manor of Horsham in Com. Essex. Of two parts of the Manor of Calilond in Com. Cornub. Of the Manor of Thornbury, with its Members, viz. Oldely, Kington, Morton, Falefeld, and Mars; with the Manors of Rendcumbe and Estington, all in Com. Glocest. Of the Castle and Town of Newport, with its Members; as also of the Manor and Lordship of Maghun, with the Forest, in the Marches of Wales. Of the Manor and Hundred of Rothwel, Whiston, Glapthorne; with the Villages of Southwike, Piriho, Tansover, Glapthorne, and Cotherstoke, in Com. Northampt. Of the Castle and Manor of Tunbridge, with its Members, viz. The Manors of Dacheherst, Hado, and Bradstead; as also of the Manor of Ea●ding, all in Com. Cantii. Of the Manors of Little Brickhil, and Easington, with the Advowsons' of the Abbey of Nutley, and Priory of Newenton-Longevile in Com. Buck. Of the Manors of Wawens-Wotton, and Tiesho, in Com. Warr. Of the Advowsons' of the Priories of Huntingdon, and S. Neots, in Com. Hunt. Of the Castle of Caus, and three parts of the Manor of Caus, in Com. Salop. And of the Castle of Stafford, with its Members in Com. Staff.  
I now come to Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son, and Successor in his Honours.  
This Thomas, the same year his Father died (and a little before his decease) by reason of an Invasion, than threatened 
f 〈…〉  from the French, was by Indenture 
g 〈…〉  retained to serve the King, for the present defence of the Realm. And afterwards, viz. in 13 Rich. 2. again retained 
h 〈…〉  for term of life; taking, in time of War, so much Wages as by the King's Council and his own, should be reasonably thought fit. So likewise in times of Peace; the King thereupon pardoning 
i 〈…〉  him the Sum of Three thousand marks, wherein he was indebted to him for his Marriage.  
The next year following, viz. in 14 Rich. 2. making proof 
k 〈…〉  of his age, and doing his homage, he had Livery 
l 〈…〉  of his Lands; and was then, viz. upon the death of Ralph, the last Lord Basset of ●raiton, found 
m 〈…〉  to be one of his Coheirs, viz. Son of Hugh, Son of Ralph, Son of Margaret; Sister of Ralph Basset, Father of Ralph, Father of the said Ralph, who died the preceding year. Moreover, in 15 Rich. 2. he served 
n 〈…〉  the King in his Wars of France, under the conduct of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester. And by his Testament 
o Ex Autogr. in Castr● de Stafford. , bearing date 7 Octob. the same year, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Stone. After which, upon the fourth of july, 16 Rich. 2. he departed 
p 〈◊〉 16 R. 2 n. 27.  this life, leaving William 
William.  his Brother and Heir 
q 〈◊〉 16 R. 2 n. 27.  Fourteen years of age; for by Anne his Wife, Daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, he had no issue. Whereupon the custody of all his Castles and Lands, whereof he died seized, were committed 
r Pat. 18 R 2. p. 2. m. 10.  to the before specified Duke of Gloucester.  
But departing 
s Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 46. Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 1. m 23.  this life within two years following, viz. 6 April, 18 Rich. 2. being then in Ward 
t Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 46. Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 1. m 23.  to the King; Edmund 
Edmund 2.  his next Brother 
u Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 46. Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 1. m 23.  succeeded in the Inheritance, being 
x Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 46. Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 1. m 23.  at that time Twenty years of age.  
Which Edmund, in 22 Rich. 2. by virtue of the King's special Licence 
y Pat 22 R. 2. p. 1. m 30. , married Anne the Widow of his elder Brother Thomas (viz. Daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, Sister 
z Esc. 2 H. 4. n. 48.  and Coheir to Eleanor her Mother, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Humprey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex) whom, by reason of her tender years, he never enjoyed.  
At the Coronation of King Henry the Fourth, this Edmund was 
a Cod MS. p●nès custodem magnae Garderobae fol. 1.  one of the Knights of the bath, then created with Sacred Ceremonies, in honour of that high solemnity; as was also 
b Cod MS. p●nès custodem magnae Garderobae fol. 1.  Hugh his younger Brother. After which, in the very same year, he had an Assignation 
c Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 10.  of his Purparty in all those Knights-Fees, which by Inheritance belonged to the before specified Eleanor, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex. So likewise 
d Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 4. m. ●.  of the Purparty, belonging to her the said Anne, in all the Castles and Lands, appertaining to her the said Eleanor, viz. The Castle and Manor of Plecy, the Manors of High Estre and Berewike, the Manor of Farnham; the Fee of the Earl of Essex, amounting to Forty pound ten shillings ten pence per annum; the Court of the Honour of High Estre; the Manors of Hasele and Piriton, with the view of Frankpledge there; two parts of the Manors of Woodspene in Com. Berks. and the Court of Hertford in Com. Hertf. And in 2 Hen. 4. making proof 
e Claus. 2 Hen 4. p. 1. m 23.  of his age, and doing his homage, had Livery 
f Claus. 2 Hen 4. p. 1. m 23.  of all his other Lands, which by descent from Thomas, and William, his Brothers, and the before specified Ralph Lord Basset, lying in England, Ireland, and Wales, or the Marches of Wales, belonged unto him.  
Moreover, the next year following, Isabel, one other of the Sisters of the said Anne, taking 
g Rot. ●in. 3 Hen. 4. m 11.  upon her the habit of a Nun, in the Minorelses without Aldgate, within the Suburbs of London; he had farther Livery 
h Rot. ●in. 3 Hen. 4. m 11. , in Right of her the said Anne his Wife, of her Purparty, of all those Lands, which by Inheritance appertained to the said Isabel. So likewise in 4 Hen. 4. upon 
i Rot. ●in 4 Hen. 4. m. 14.  the death of joan, Wife of Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton, of 
k Rot. ●in. 4 Hen. 4. m. 14.  all those Lordships and Lands, which by Inheritance belonged to him, as Heir to the ●ame Lord Basset; and which she the said joan, until that time held in Dower. But being slain 
l Ypod N. in Anno 1403.  the same year, upon S. Mary magdalen's day, in the Battle of Shrewsbury, fight there valiantly on 
m Ypod N. in Anno 1403.  the King's part; was buried 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 127 b. n 30.  in the Choir of the Friers-augustines' at Stafford, under a Tomb before the High Altar.  
Unto the which place, all the other Monuments of this great and honourable Family, at sundry times erected in the Priory of Stone (whereof they had been Founders) were removed 
o 〈…〉 , upon the dissolution of that House (with the rest) in 30 Hen. 8. With hopes that these poor Fryeries, which had no endowment of Lands, nor any other support, than by the charity of good people, might have thenceforth been spared: Nevertheless, notwithstanding the first pretence 
p monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 10. 8.  for that stupendious dissolution, was merely of such Religious Houses as had not Lands of above Two hundred pounds per annum value; and the reason thereof, for that, through their ill Government, God was dishonoured: After, that by other artifices, the greater Monasteries were suppressed, though there was a special Clause 
q Rot. Pa●l. de cod●m anno.  in the first Act of 27 Hen. 8. that such as the King had a mind to continue; and under his Great Seal, signific his Royal Pleasure to that purpose, should be preserved: And, that accordingly he did so by divers, which had but slender Revenues; and in particular of many Fryeries, which solely consisted of Mendica●ts, and had no Lands: Yet, at the length, their Plate, rich Shrines, and other things of value, which they had, exposed them to the like fate, as the rest had suffered under; amongst which, this of the Friers-augustines' in Stafford came to be destroyed; and therein all those fair and costly Tombs of this most noble Family (whereof some had been originally placed therein) were miserably torn to pieces, and buried under the heap of its deplorable ruins,  
The Lands whereof this last mentioned Earl died seized, were these, viz. 
r Esc. 4 Hen. 4. ●. 41.  The Manor of Wodeford juxta Byfield in Com. Northampt. The Castle of Huntendon, with its Members, in Com. Heref. The Manor of Wexcomb, and Hundred of Kinewardeston; as also the Manors of Orcheston-Mary, and Knowley, in Com. Wilts. The Town of Petersfield, with the Hamlets belonging thereto, viz. Maple-Derham, Westone, ●●utstew, and Sheet; as also the Manor of Cornhampton, all in Com. South. The Borough of Blechingleigh, with the Manors of Blechingleigh, and Oakham, in Com. Surr. The Manors of Tisho, Whatcoat, and Wawens-Wotto●, in Com. Warr. The Manor of Cal●lond, in Com. Cornub. The Manor of Kneshail in Com. Nottingh Wells. and Sheringham in Com. Norf. Destining and Haverhull in Com. Suff. The Borough of Thornbury, with its Members, viz. Olbery, Kinoton, Morton, and Fulfield; the Manors of Rindecumb, Whitenhurst, and the Castle of Caldecot, in Com. Gloc. The Castle and Borough of Newport, the Dominion of Wenlouke, with its Members, viz. Stow, Remping, Dyveles, Penkarne, Deffren-Ebbeth▪ also the Manor of Maghum, with the Lordship and Forest, all in the Marches of Wales. Likewise the Castle and Manor of fleshy, the Manors of Great Waltham, High Estre, Shenefield, Wikes, Farnham, Castle-Angre; Hershaw, with its appurtenances in Haverhull; and Hundred of Anger, in Com. Essex. The Manor of Nothamstead, in the Town of Berkway in Com. Hertf. Gretwel and Long-Benington in Com. Linc. Brickhill, Esyngton, and Newenton Blossenvile, in Com. Buck. The Castle and Town of Tunbridge, with the Manors of Hadlow and Ealding in Com. Cantii; the Castle and Lordship of Caus, with its Members, viz. The Borough of Worthin, and Hamlets of Minsterley, Fordon, Over-Garther, Nether-Garther, Baghaltrey, Walhope; the Chase of Hoxstow, called the Hey, and the Brethyn, with the Hamlets of Hope and Adeston, in Com. Salop, and Marches of Wales; the Manor and Hundred of Rothewell, the Manors of Glapthorne, Thorpe-Lobenham; Wodeford juxta Ryfield and Whiston, in Com. Northampt. Also the Castle of Stafford, and Manor of Bradley, with its Members; two parts of the Manor of Hide, the Manor of Madeley, Under Lime; the Hamlets of Rudewood, Dodington, and Staibroke; the Manor of Norton on the Moors, with the Hamlet of Grotton, and Manor of Packinton, all in Com. Staff.  
Leaving issue Humphrey 
Humphre●.  his Son and Heir, than very young (for he was found 
s Esc. 1. H. 6. n. 33.  to be but twenty years of age in 1 Hen. 6.) and two Daughters, viz. Philippe who died 
t 〈…〉  in her Childhood; and Anne who became the Wife 
u 〈…〉  of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, and afterwards 
x 〈…〉  of john Holland, Earl of Huntingdon. Which Anne lieth buried 
y Stow's Survey, p. 117.  in the Hospital of S. Katherine's, near the Tower of London.  
But Anne his Wife (Daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, as hath been already observed) survived him long; and by her Testament 
z Chichley. Vol. 1. 4●92. , bearing date 16 Octob. 17 Hen. 6. bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abbey-Church of Lanthony, near Gloucester; where she ordained a Tomb to be made in her life time. To which Church she bequeathed One hundred marks; and gave Twenty pound per annum, for the term of twenty years, to find three Priests to celebrate Divine Service for her, during that time, in the College of Plecy. Of which Testament she constituted Thomas Bourchier, Bishop of Worcester, Henry Bourchier, Earl of Ewe; William Bourchier, and john Bourchier (her Sons, by William Bourchier, Earl of Ewe, in Normandy, her second Husband) and Sir Nicholas Wimbush Clerk, her Executors; and died 
a Lib. 〈◊〉 17 Hen 6▪ p. 〈◊〉.  in 17 Hen. 6. Humphrey, Earl of Stafford, her Son, being 
b Lib. 〈◊〉 17 Hen 6▪ p. 〈◊〉.  then Six and twenty years of age.  
Moreover, designing 
c 〈…〉  a competent maintenance for two Cannons to celebrate Divine Service, in the same Abbey of Lanthany, where her Body, with the Body of Sir William Bourchier Knight, her second Husband, were buried 
d 〈…〉 , for the good estate of King Henry the Sixth, Humphrey, Duke of Buckingham, Thomas Bourchier, Bishop of Ely, Henry Viscount Bourchier, William Bourchier, Lord Fitz-Warine, and john Bourchier Lord berner's, her Sons, during their respective lives in this World; as also for the health of their Souls, after their departure hence, and for to keep the Obits of her and her Husband Sir William Bourchier there, for ever, and not 
e 〈…〉  performing that her purpose in her life time: These her Sons above mentioned, in 32 Hen. 6. obtaining then Licence 
f 〈…〉  from the King, did, to that end, purchase 
g 〈…〉  Lands and Rents, to the value of Twenty pound per annum, and settled 
h Ibid.  the same for the future completing thereof. But I return.  
This Humphrey, so succeeding his Father, was retained 
i Ex● Au●●g. penès Cleri●. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars beyond Sea, in 9 Hen. 5. (being then about Nineteen years of age) by Indenture 
k E●. Au●●g. penès Cleri●. Pell. , bearing date May the first, for the one half of that year, with ten Men at Arms, himself accounted one; and thirty Archers, mounted, armed, and arrayed, according to their qualities; taking for himself Six shillings eight pence per diem Wages; for the rest of his Men at Arms twelve pence, and for his Archers six pence; as also all prisoners, if he and his men should have fortune to take any, during the time before-limited; excepting Kings and Kings Sons; and more especially Charles, called the Dauphin of Viennois, and other great Commanders of the Blood Royal: and likewise, excepting those who ●lew john, late Duke of Burgoigne, or that were knowing and consenting thereto.  
And in 2 Hen. 6. making proof 
l Claus. 2 Hen 6. m. 9  of his age, and doing his homage, had Livery 
m Claus. 2. Hen 6. m. 9  of his Lands; as also of all those Lands, which descended to him by the death of Sir Hugh Stafford Knight, his Uncle, without issue.  
In 6 Hen. 6. this Earl obtained Licence 
n Pat. 6 H 6. p. 1. m. 8.  from the King, to be absent from the Realm of Ireland for ten years; nevertheless, to receive the Revenue of all his Castles, Lordships, and Lands there: And in 8 Hen. 6. was again retained by Indenture 
o Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell. , to serve the King for one whole year in his Wars of France, with two Knights, ninety seven Men at Arms, and two hundred and forty Archers.  
In 9 Hen. 6. he personally attended 
p Rot. Fin. 9 H. 6. m. 30.  the King into France, and there continued 
q Rot. Franc. 10 Hen. 6. m. 14.  the next year following, scil. 10 Hen. 6. (King Henry being then Crowned in Paris.)  
In 14 Hen. 6. he was again retained 
r Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France for one Month, for the relief of Calais, with fourscore Knights, and five hundred twenty and three Archers.  
In 16 Hen. 6. he obtained 
s Ex Autogr. penes W. D 〈◊〉 Ar.  the Castle of Marstoke in Com. Warr. by exchange with Sir john Clinton Knight, for certain Lands in Northamptonshire; after which, he resided much there, as by divers of his Grants, bearing date at that Castle, may appear.  
And in 19 Hen. 6. was made Captain 
t 〈…〉  of the Town of Calais, and Towor of Risbanke; as also of the Marches of Calais: being retained by Indenture 
u 〈…〉 , for that service, by the space of ten years; bearing then the stile, and title of Earl of Buckingham, Stafford, Northampton, and Perch, and having 
x 〈…〉  with him two hundred and sixty Men at Arms, himself accounted.  
In 21 Hen. 6. upon the death of joan, Countess of Kent, (Widow of Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent,) he was found 
y 〈…〉  to be her Heir, viz. Son of Edmund, Earl of Stafford, Brother to the same joan.  
And in 22 Hen. 6. by an Indenture 
z 〈…〉  bearing date at London, 13 Febr. wherein he is styled The Right Mighty Prince, Humphrey, Earl of Buckingham, Hereford, Stafford, Northampton, and Perch; Lord of Brecknock, and of Holderness, than Captain of the Town of Calais; he retained Sir Philip Chetwind Knight, as his Lieutenant of the Castle of Calais, for one whole year, with twenty nine Men at Arms on Foot, and twenty Archers; whereof two Men at Arms on Foot and four Archers, to be of the said Sir Philip's own Retinue. Which Sir Philip was for that service to have sixteen pence per diem for himself; for each of his Men at Arms eight pence, and for his Archers six pence: And for himself, his Lady, and a Gentlewoman with her; and a Gentleman, and two Yeomen of his own Retinue, Bouch of Court, and twenty pounds per annum, of special reward; or else allowance for their Bouch of Court, according as other Soldiers of their degree used to have; as also for their Skippeson, and Reskippeson.  
Moreover, in 23 Hen. 6. 14 Sept. by reason 
a Cart. 23 Hen SIXPENCES 23. Pat. 15 ●. 4. pag. 1. m 1● per ●n●pex.  of his near Alliance in Blood; as also 
b Cart. 23 Hen SIXPENCES 23. Pat. 15 ●. 4. pag. 1. m 1● per ●n●pex. , for his eminent services, as well in the time of King Henry the Fifth, as since, both in France, and England; and likewise 
c Cart. 23 Hen. SIXPENCES 23. Pat. 15 ●. 4. pag. 1. m 1● per ●n●pex.  in the defence of the Town of Calais, and Marches adjacent, he was advanced 
d Cart. 23 Hen. SIXPENCES 23. Pat. 15 ●. 4. pag. 1. m 1● per ●n●pex.  to the Title of Duke of Buckingham, to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body, with the Fee of Forty pound per annum, out of the Counties of Bedf. and Bu●ks. Moreover, in june following, he was again retained by Indenture 
e Ex Autogr. 〈…〉. Pell. , to serve the King as Captain of the Castle of Calais, during his life, with twenty nine Men at Arms on foot, and twenty Archers on foot; taking two shillings per diem for himself, and for his Men at Arms and Archers six pence. And soon after that, was sent Ambassador 
f Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 2. m. 11.  with the Archbishop of York, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of Charles of France, the King's Uncle, touching a perpetual Peace betwixt both Crowns.  
But, being thus created Duke of Buckingham, there soon happened 
g Cart. ab. A●. 〈◊〉 usque 2; H. 6. n. 24.  thereupon, great animosities betwixt him, and Henry Bea●cham●, Duke of Warwick; to whom the King had given 
h Cart. ab. A●. 〈◊〉 usque 2; H. 6. n. 24.  precedence next before him: For the appeasing whereof, there was a special act 
i Ex● und Petic. in Parl. 23 Hen. 6. n. ●2.  made in Parliament, viz. that they should have precedence by turns; the one one year, and the other the next, and so alternately during their lives: And the Survivor, during his life, to have precedence of the others Heir; but afterwards such of the Heirs of each, who should first happen to have Livery of his Lands, to have precedence of the others Heir, and the Duke of Warwick to take place the first year. Which Duke of Warwick, departing this life about two years after, without Issue-male; this Duke obtained a special Grant 
k 〈…〉  bearing date 22 May, 25 Hen. 6. unto himself and his Heirs, for precedence above all Dukes whatsoever, whether in England or France, excepting only such as were of the Blood Royal. Moreover, in 28 Hen. 6. he was made 
l Pat 28 H. 6. p 2. m. 19  Constable of Dover Castle; as also of the Castle at Quinborongh, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports. And, in 34 Hen. 6. after 
m Polyd. 〈◊〉. p. 5 4 n 20, 30 & 〈◊〉.  that fatal Battle of S. Alban, where the Duke of York, being victorious, Humphrey, Earl of Stafford his eldest Son lost his life; seeing 
n Polyd. 〈◊〉. p. 5 4 n 20, 30 & 〈◊〉.  what specious pretences were made by that party, to captivate the people; he, with the Duke of Somerset, got 
o Polyd. 〈◊〉. p. 5 4 n 20, 30 & 〈◊〉.  privately to Queen Margaret, and gave her notice of the danger: For which great adventures, and inconsideration 
p Pat. 〈◊〉 H 6. p. ●. m ●.  of his vast expenses, in attending the King, in those turbulent times, as well in Kent, against his adversaries then in Arms, as in other places; in 38 Hen. 6. he obtained a grant 
l 〈…〉  of all those Fin●s, which Walter Devereux of Webley, in Com. Heref. Esquire, William Hastings of Birby, in Com Leicest. Esq and Walter Hopton of ... in Come Salop. Esq were to make to the King for their transgressions.  
As to his works of piety, all that I have seen is; that in 24 Hen. 6. he settled 
m 〈…〉  an hundred marks per annum Lands and Rents, upon the Dean and Canons of his Free-Chappel at Stafford, for the perpetual maintenance of certain Priests there, to celebrate Divine Service, for the good estate of himself; and of Margaret then Queen of England; as also 
n 〈…〉  of Anne his own Wife, during their lives here; Likewise, for the health of their Souls, after their departure hence; and for the Souls, of all the faithful deceased.  
By his Testament 
o 〈…〉  bearing date at Marstoke Castle 16 Aug●t. anno 1460. (38 H. 6.) he appointed, that his Funeral should be solemnised without any sumptous costs or charge: and that on the day of his Obits, and Funeral, two hundred Marks in Money should de distributed to poor people, to pray for his Soul, over and above all other costs, that day, in Meat, Drink, Clothing of his Servants; and Clothing and Reward to poor men, holding of Tapers. Also, that the Canons of Marstoke, should before his decease have an hundred pounds in money, to purchase Lands to the value of an hundred shillings per annum, which, if it were done in his life, they should therewith augment that Covent with one Canon more, for ever; so that thenceforth there might be fourteen, the Prior for the time being, accounted for one. Of which number one should sing daily, and pray for his Soul; and for the Souls of his ancestors; as also the Souls of his Wife and Children, at the Altar in the North Isle of the conventual Church at Marstoke abovesaid.  
And moreover willed thereby, his College of Plecy in Essex (of the Foundation of Sir Thomas of Wodstoke, late Duke of Gloucester, his Grandfather) should be augmented with three Priests perpetually, and six poor men; to pray for his Soul, and for the Souls of his ancestors, his Wife and Children. And, that there should be purchased, and lawfully amortized to the said College, by his Executors (in case it were not done in his own life time) for the augmentation and sustenance of the Master and Brethren of the said College, and of the said three Priests, and poor men; Lands and Tenements, to the yearly value of an hundred Marks: whereof every of the said seven poor men, to have every week twelve pence, for his sustenance; and to find himself, except Housing; which he appointed to be built there for them, by the advice of his Executors. And, that there should be builded on the North side of the Church of the said College, a Chapel to be hallowed, in the worship of the Trinity, and our Lady. Moreover, that there might be found and said, in the said Chapel, after that it should be so made and hallowed, a Mass of our Lady; whereunto the said seven poor men to come daily, except they were letted by sickness, to pray for the Souls abovesaid. Of which Testament he ordained Executors, his Wife as principal; and his Brother of Canterbury.  
But the date of this Will is certainly mistaken: it should (doubtless) be 16 August. ann. 1459. which falls out to be in 37 Hen. 6. for on the 6 Kalend. of August (which is 27 july) 38 H. 6. this Duke was slain 
p Chron. MS voc●● le Quite de Dover.  in the Battle of Northampton, fight 
q Chron. MS voc●● le Quite de Dover.  stoutly there on the King's part; and buried (as our Historians say) in the Grey Friars at Northampton, though others 
r Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. f. 9  affirm, that many of the slain were buried in that Monastery there, called De lo pre; and others in S john's Hospital.  
By the Inquisition 
s Esc. 38 & 39 H. 6. n 3●.  taken after the death of this Duke; it is found, that he died upon the tenth of july in 38 Hen. 6. and that Henry, 
Henry.  Son of Humphrey his eldest Son (who was slain in the Battle of S. Alban, 22 Maii, 33 Henr. 6. as hath been already observed) was his next Heir, and at that time somewhat more than five years of age. Moreover that he then died seized of the Manor of Brustwyke, with the Hamlets thereunto belonging, commonly called the Dominion of Holderness, in Com. Ebor. likewise of the Manor of Desening, with its members, as also the Manor of Hoverhull, and Manor of Cavenham, called Shardlows, in Com Suff. of the Manor of Stratton-Audley, in Com. Oxon. Ratcliff upon Sore, and Kneshall, in Com. Notting. Okeham, Camerwell, Blechynglegh, with the Burrow; Essyngham, Chepsted, Waldingham, Tillington, Caterham, Parke●e, Upwode, Galiere, and Halingbury in Comitat. Surr. of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Kymbalton, and Manor of Swynstede, a member thereof in Comit. Hunt. of the Manor of Lalleford, Wawens-Wotton, and Tiesho, in Com. Warr. as also jointly with Anne his Wife, then surviving; of the Manor of Marstoke, and Advowson of the Priory of S. Michael there, and Manor of Sheldon, called East-Hall, and West-Hall, in the same County. Of the Manors of Kings-Hatfeild, Bramsha, Hersham, Fobbing, Haydon; as also the Hundreds of Dngres and Harlawe, Writle, and Boyton, Stanford-Rivers, Tracyes, Suttons, Pygesland, Botilles, and Brigges, in Com. Essex. of the Manors of Hardwyke, and Tilbroke, in Com. Bedf. of the Manors of Buckingham, and Brorton, Newenton-Bloffonvite, Clifton, Polycote, Esynton parva, ... and Agmundesham, in Com. Buck. of the Manor of As●an, with the Castle and Lordship of Caus, in Com. Salop. of the Castle, Manor and Lordship of Okham, with its members, in Com. Rotel. of the Manors of Rothwell, Navesby, Hakelton, and Pedynton in Com. Northam. of the Castle and Manor of Tonebrige, and Manors of Haddelowe, Dachehurst, Brastede, Edenbrugge, Ealding, Pe●shurst, and Bayhalle, in Com. Cantii; of the Castle and Manor of Stafford, with the Manors of Billington, Bradley, Tillyngton, Madeley, Eton, Darlaston, Dodyngton, Stalbroke, Packyngton, and fourth part of the Manor of Blymenhull, in Com. Staff. of the Manor of Rondecumbe; the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Newport, with its members, the Manors of Th●rnbury, Hersfeild, Estinton, and Alkerton; in the County of Gloucester and Marches of Wales; and lastly, of the Castle, Manor and Dominion of Brecknock; the Castle, Manor, and Lordship of Huntindon, with the Manor of jonesield, and Dominion of Talgarth, in the County of Hereford, and Marches of Wales.  
The issue which this great Duke had by Anne his Wife, Daughter to Ralph Nevil, the first Earl of Westmoreland, were seven Sons; viz. Humphrey (commonly called Humphrey Earl of Stafford) slain in the Battle 
t 〈…〉  of S. Alban, in 34 H. 6. Richard, who died 
u 〈…〉  in his Childhood; Sir Henry Stafford Knight, who married 
x 〈…〉  Margaret Countess of Richmund, Mother to K. Henry the seventh. Which Sir Henry, by his Testament 
y 〈…〉  bearing date 2 Octob. ann. 1481. (21 E. 4.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the College of Plessie, in Comit. Essex. and gave an hundred and sixty pounds to buy twelve marks worth of Livelode by year, to be amortized, for the finding of an honest and fitting Priest, to sing for his Soul, in the said College of Plash, for evermore. And to his Son in law the Earl of Richmund, a Trappur of four new Horse-Harnish of Velvet. To his Brother john Earl of Wiltshire, his Bay Courser; and to Reynold Bray, his Receiver general, his Grizeld Horse; Of which Testament he ordained Margaret Countess of Richmund, his Wife his Executrix, The other Sons of this Duke were these; viz. Edmund 
z 〈…〉 ; George 
a 〈…〉  and William 
b 〈…〉 , twins; and john Stafford Earl of Wiltshire, (of whom I shall speak farther by and by.) As also five Daughters; viz. 
c 〈…〉  Anne first married to Aubrey de Vere, and afterwards to Sir Thomas Cobham Knight, Son to Reginald Lord Cobham of Sterborough; joan to 
d Pat. 7. E. 4. p ●. m. ●2.  William Viscount Beaumond, and afterwards to 
e Vinc. Corr. ut supra.  Sir William Knevet of Buckenham, in Com. Norff. Knight; Elizabeth 
f Vinc. Corr. ut supra. , Margaret 
g Vinc. Corr. ut supra. , and Katherine to 
h Vinc. Corr. ut supra.  john Lord Talbot, the third Earl of Shrewsbury, of that Family.  
Which Anne surviving him, had for her dowry, an assignation 
i Pat. 39 H 6. m. 11.  of the Manor and Lordship of Kings-Hatfeild, with its members; also the Manor of Fobbing, with the Hundreds of Dngre, and Harlowe, in Comit. Essex. the Manor of Desning in Comit. Suff. as also the Manor of Haverhill, with the Hamlet of Hersham, in Com. Suff. and Essex. the Manors of Wawens-Wotton, and Tiesho in Com. Warr. the Castle and Manor of Dkham, with its members, in Comitat. Rotel. the Manor and Hundred of Rothwell, with the Burrow of Rothwell and Manor of Glapthorn, in Com. Northamp. the Manor of Okham, in Com. Surr. the Manor of Pakintone, in Com. Staff. with the Manors of Agmondesham, and Little-Brickhill, in Com Buck.  
Shortly after which, being 
* 〈…〉  married again to Sir Walter Blount Knight, Lord Montjoy, she obtained Licence 
k 〈…〉  to amortize certain Lands, to the value of forty Marks per annum to the Collegiate Church of Plecy in Comitat. Essex. where she had designed that her body should be buried, with the Duke her former Husband; for the better support of the Warden and Priests of that College, in celebrating Divine Service there, for the health of their Souls.  
And by her Testament 
l 〈…〉 , ordained her body to be buried in the Collegiate Church of Plecy (before specified) did appoint; that wheresoever she should happen to decease; that her Executors should cause her Body to be carried, in as secret wise as conveniently they might, into the same Church; setting all pomp and pride of the World apart; so that the cost thereof, and her Obiit, amount not to above an hundred pounds. Likewise, that in all haste, after her decease, every Priest in Zion, as also in the Charter-house of London, and Charter-house of Shene, have every of them twenty pence, to pray for the Soul of her most dear and best beloved Husband Huphmrey, late Duke of Buckingham, her own, and all her children's Souls; in five Masses, to be said and sung by every of the said Priests, with five Diriges, for the said Souls. And, that the Anchor in the Wall, besides Bishopsgate, London, have six shillings and eight pence, to pray in twenty Masses, for the Souls beforementioned, and say twenty Diriges for them. Moreover, she gave to her Son of Buckingham, a pair of Basins gilded; and a Bed of the Salutation of Our Lady, with the hangings of the Chamber, of Antelopes'. To her Daughter Beaumond, a pair of Basins of Silver covered, party-gilt, wherein she herself used to wash. To her Son of Wiltshire, a Sperver, called a Bed, of red Velvet party-gold; with a Counterpart to the same of Scarlet. To her Daughter Richmond a Book of English, being a Legend of Saints, a Book of French called Lucun; another Book of French, of the Epistles and Gospels; and a primer with Clasps of Silver gilt, covered with Purple Velvet: and to her Daughter Montjoy, a pair of Pottle-Pots of Silver: And died 
* Esc. 20 E. 4. n. 40.  20 Sept. 20 E. 4.  
To this last mentioned Duke, succeeded Henry his Grandson 
l Catal. of Nob. by▪ R. B.  and Heir; viz. Son of Humphrey Earl of Stafford, (who was slain in the Battle of S. Alban) by Margaret 
m Catal. of Nob. by▪ R. B.  his Wife, Daughter and Coheir 
n Catal. of Nob. by▪ R. B.  to Edmund Duke of Somerset, who, being in Ward 
o Pat. 4. E. 4● p. 1. m 18.  to K. Edward the fourth, in respect of his Minority, was, together with Humphrey his Brother, committed 
p Pat. 4. E. 4● p. 1. m 18.  to the tuition of Anne (Duchess of Exeter) the King's Sister, with an assignation 
q Pat. 4. E. 4● p. 1. m 18.  of five hundred Marks per annum, for their maintenance, to be received out of the Lordships of Brecknock, Newport, Wenthloye, Hay, and Huntingdon, all in South-Wales.  
During the remanent part of King Edward the fourth's Reign, I find nothing more of this Duke Henry; but soon after, it is said 
r Stow's A●●l , that he speedily dispatched one Pershal, his trusty Servant, in all haste, unto Richard Duke of Gloucester, then in the North; and that Pershall being privately admitted to speak with him, in the dead of the night, told him; that his Master had sent him, to offer him his service; and that he would wait on him with a thousand good Fellows if need were. Likewise, that thanks being returned, and some secret Instructions from Richard, the Messenger went back; and, within few days met with him again at Nottingham. Moreover, that when Richard came to Northampton, this our Duke himself with three hundred Horse, received him there; and that having long conference 
s Pol. Virg p. 540 & Ibid. n. 20.  with him, it was believed 
t Pol. Virg p. 540 & Ibid. n. 20.  that the design for effecting what soon after followed, was there privily laid: for after that time, it was observed that he stood up vigorously for Richard; and, as one of his chief confidents, was (with some others) sent 
u Ibid. 542▪ n. 20.  to the Queen (who fearing the destruction of her Sons, by the Duke of Gloucester, their Uncle, had taken 
x Ibid.  Sancttuary with them at Westminster) by fair pretences and promises, to gain 
y Ibid.  them out of her hands.  
Which being done, and Hastings, late Lord Chamberlain to King Edward the fourth (whose furtherance in his wicked purposes he despaired to obtain) cut 
z Ibid. 543. n. 30.  shorter by the Head; lest Morton Bishop of Ely (a person of singular prudence and Gravity) might stand in his way, he committed 
a Ibid. 54●.  him to the custody of this Duke; who thereupon fent 
b Ibid. 54●.  him to his Castle of Brecknock, in Wales.  
And having so done, to secure this Duke the more firmly to his ends, he made 
c Pat 1 E. 5. m ●.  him Chief Justice of all South-Wales, and North-Wales; as also Constable 
d Pat 1 E. 5. m ●.  of the Castles of Caermardyn, Cardigan, and divers other in those parts; his Patent bearing date 18 Maii (Richard being then Protector, and King Edward the fifth alive.) Nay an Author 
e Chron. MS. Joh. R●us in 〈◊〉 Cotton. p. 269.  of that time reports that he gave him all his riches (so that he then made his boast, that he had as many Liveries of Staffords knots, as Richard Nevil the late great Earl of Warwick had of Ragged Staves) with large promifes of far greater Matters, as I shall show anon. Wherewith being corrupted, he stuck at nothing that might carry on that Tragical design, which both of them had so closely laid; for our Historians 
f Stow & Hol●●sh▪ in modem anno.  tell us; that in the time of Dr. Shaa's Sermon at Paul's Cross, where that Doctor endeavoured to make the people believe, that the Children of K. E. 4. were not legitimate; and upon the coming in of the Protector, said; This is the Fathers own Figure, his own Countenance, etc. it was observed, that this Duke accompanied him. And two days following came 
* 21 Ju●ii  to Guild-Hall, (where the Lord Mayor and Aldermen and Commons of the City were assembled) and in a long Oration, depraving the Government of King Edward the fourth by sundry instances; represented to them the illegitimacy of his Children; much magnifying that Sermon preached by Dr. Shaa, on the Sunday before: and withal insinuating, that K. Edward the fourth himself was not lawfully begotten; but that Richard Duke of Gloucester, the then Protector, was the really begotten Son of Richard Duke of York; telling them, that all those things well considered, together with the Knightly prowess, and manifold virtues of the Protector; that the Nobles and Commons of England, especially of the North, were determined to make their humble Petition unto him, to take upon him the Government of the Realm.  
Moreover 
g Ibid. , the next day after; having procured another meeting of the Lord Mayor, 
* 22 Junii.  aldermans, and Chief Commoners of the City, at Baynards-Castle; the Protector likewise meeting them there; as the Mouth of them all, he humbly desired him, to take upon him the Rule. Which, when the Protector seemed modestly to deny; he answered that it was finally determined by the Realm, that King Edward's Line should no longer Reign: And so it happened; for that very day, or the night ensuing, was that horrid Murder of the young King and his Brother, committed secretly in the Tower of London.  
Furthermore 
h Ibid. , soon after this; viz. upon the fifth of july, he road with him in State from the Tower to Westminster, through the City of London: And the day following, in that solemn Proceeding from Westminster Hall, unto the Abbey, in order to his Coronation 
* 6 Julii. , bore his Train, with a white Staff in his hand, signifying the Office of Lord High Steward of England, for that day.  
Having thus been the principal Agent in advancing Richard to the Throne; and thereupon pressing his performance of what had been privately promised this new King signed a Bill 
i Ex ipso antogr. in Castr● de Stafford. , for Livery of all those Lands unto him, whereunto he pretended a right by descent from Humphrey de Bohun, sometime Earl of Hereford, and Constable of England. An abstract whereof I have here inserted; together with a Schedule of the Castles and Manors affixed thereto.   

R. R.  
RIchard, by the grace of God, King of England, etc. To all, etc. Know ye, that We, not only considering, that our right trusty, and right enryrely beloved Cousin, Henry Duke of Buckinhgam, is Cousin and Heir of Blood to Humphrey Bohun Earl of Hereford; and rightful Inheritor of such Inheritances, as were of the same late Earl: but also the true, faithful, and laudable service, the which our said Cousin hath in many sundry wisez done unto us, to our right singular well and pleasure. Considering also and understanding, that the Manors, Lordships, and Lands, specified in the Schedule, hereunto annexed, the which were parcel of the Inheritance of the said Earl, and were chosen and accepted in purparty by Herry the fifth, late King of England; Son of Mary one of the Daughters and Heirs of the said late Earl; of a partition between the same late King, and Anne Daughter of Alianore, another of the Daughters and Heirs of the said late Earl, made by authority of Parliament the second year of his Reign; in allowance of other Manors, Lordships, Lands, etc. of the like value, allotted and assured in purpartie to the same Anne, come unto the hands of Edward the fourth, late King of England, our Brother, by virtue of certain Act or Acts of Parliament, made against Herry the sixth deceased, without issue; so that our said Cousin, as true Inheritor to the said Inheritance in form abovesaid, should by his death have had and inherited the said Manors, Lordships, etc. specified in the said Schedule, if the said Act or Acts of Parliament had never been made. And also, for certain other considerations us especially moving, will and grant to our said Cousin; that in our next Parliament to be holden, he shall be surely and lawfully, by Act of Parliament restored, froth Feste of Easter last passed, to all the foresaid Manors, etc. specified in the said Schedule; and the same have, hold, and enjoy, to him and to his Heirs, according to such States and Titles, as he should or might have done, if none Act of Parliament had been made against the said King Herry the sixth, touching the said Manors, etc. at any time since the death of the said late Earl. And, that our said Cousin now forthwith enter into all the same Manors, and thereof take the issues, etc. to his own use, fro the said Feast of Easter, unto the time he be thereto restored by authority of Parliament, in form above remembered; without any accout or other thing yielding to Us or our Heirs for the same. And, that he have the making of all Officers, Gifts, and Benefices, Wards, and other Profits, etc. In Witness whereof We have set our Signet and sign Manuel.  
Yoven at our Manor of Grenwich 13th of july, of our Reign the first.  

Essex.  
Waldene.  
Depedene.  
Quendene.  
Leighes.  
Dunmow.  
Masheby.  
Badewe.  
Plecy, Castrum & Manerium.  
Higstre.  
Waltham.  
Wykes.  
Shenefeld.  
Chishull.  
Histre. Court and Honour  
Farneham.  
La Fee del Counte● de Essex.   

Suff.  
Elmesse, ove  
Somersham.  
Oston.   

Gloucest.  
Southam.   

Buck.  
Wycomb.  
Crendone.  
Vn Tenement, ove certains Terres in  
Westcot.   

Berks.  
Vp-Lambourn.  
Speene.  
Henton.   

Wiltes.  
Pool.  
Manyngford.   

Midd.  
Enefeld.  
Le Tenement appeal,  
Hakenose.   

London.  
Blanch-Apleton.   

Hertford.  
Le Court de Hertford, ove le vieu de  
Hodesdon.  
Northamstede.   

Cantabr.  
Le vieu de Sawston.   

Norf.  
Fulmodeston.   

Lincol.  
Long-Benington.   

Oxon.  
Kirklington.  
Dadington.  
Piryton.  
Ascote.   

Wiltes.  
Vphaven.  
Le vien de Netherhaven.  
Le Court de Apuk-Farley.  
Wokesey.   

Gales.  
Le Chastel & Manor de Galdecot, & Neuton ove I'appurten●nces.   

Surr.  
Walton.   

Gloucest.  
Whitenhurst.   

Dors.  
Les Terres & Tenements in Gwyssyth.   

Heref.  
Le reversion del Manor de 〈◊〉, le quel Will. Rasyn tient pu● ter●●e de vie.   
 li. s. d. Le total Sum valoris, 1084 01 ●9  
And within two days after, advanced 
k 〈…〉  him to that high and great Office of Constable of England; constituting him also 
l 〈…〉  Constable of all the Castles, and Steward of all his Lordships, lying within the Counties of Salop. and Heref. and likewise 
m Ibid.  Chief Justice and Chamberlain of all South-Wales, and North-Wales.  
But whether it● were trouble of Conscience in this Duke, in having been thus Instrumental in raising Richard to the Throne, by that barbarous murder of his Nephews, which begot some remorse in him; and Consequently occasioned his retiring to Brecknock, in Wales: or whether he saw the King by degrees to neglect him, is hard to say; certain it is, that soon 
n 〈…〉  after his coming to Brecknock, (which was not long before the Parliament was called, whereby the Lands beforementioned should have been settled on him) he plotted 
o 〈…〉  with Morton Bishop of Ely (than his prisoner there) how to advance Henry Earl of Richmund (the only Heir Male of the Lancastrian line) to the Crown; and to unite the two long divided Houses of Lancaster and York, by the marriage of that Earl with the eldest Daughter to King Edward the fourth which contrivance was not so closely carried on, but that King Richard had a glimpse of it: who standing upon so slippery a foundation, as was the Blood of his murdered Nephews; had cause enough to fear what might be the issue thereof: And therefore, being not ignorant, that this Duke of Buckingham, was the principal in that contrivance, sought 
p 〈…〉  to regain him by fair and kind Letters and Messages: but those not prevailing, used 
q 〈…〉  threats; which caused him has●●ly to put 
r 〈…〉  himself in Arms, and with a power of the Welsh to advance 
s 〈…〉  towards Salisbury; Thomas Marquess Dorset in Yorkshire, Sir Edward Courtney, with the Bishop of Exeter (his Brother) in Devonshire, and Cornwall; and Richard Gilford in Kent, being risen 
t 〈…〉  also at that very time; expecting 
u Polyd. Virg. p. 552.  likewise, that the people, to whom the bloody murders of King Richard seemed odious, would have come in very numerously unto him. And so marched 
x 〈…〉  through the Forest of D●ne, with purpose 
y 〈◊〉.  to pass the Se●erne, at Gloucester, and join with the Courtneys, and such other of the Western men, as were confederated with them. But the extraordinary Floods 
z 〈◊〉.  then happening, hindered his passage over S●berne, so long; as that the Welsh, for want of Money and Victual, dispersed themselves. So that, being thus forsaken, he was necessitated 
a 〈◊〉.  to betake himself privately to the House of his Servant Mr. Humphr●y Ban●ster, in 〈◊〉 (not far from 〈◊〉,) whom he had tenderly brought 
b Ibid.  up, and above all men trusted 
c Ibid. .  
Of which disaster so soon as the Courtneys, and others of his party elsewhere, had notice, they fled 
d Stow, ut supra.  into 〈◊〉. So that, order 
e Stow, ut supra.  being thereupon given, to stop the Ports, and Proclamation 
f Stow, ut supra.  made; that whosoever could reveal where the Duke was hid, should be rewarded with a thousand pounds; Banaster betrayed 
g Ibid. & Holinsh.  him to joha Mitton, than Sheriff of Shropshire: who, apprehending 
h Ibid. & Holinsh.  him in a little Grove near Banasters' house, conveyed 
i Ibid. & Holinsh.  him (then apparelled in a Piled black Cloak) to Salisbury 
k Ibid. & Holinsh. ; to which place King Richard was 
l Ibid.  by that time come; who, instead of that reward promised, refused 
m Ibid.  to give any thing at all to Banaster; saying 
n Ibid. , that he who would be untrue to so good a Master, would be false to all other.  
It is said 
o Ibid. , that this Duke, being examined strictly, by some of the K. Council, frankly discovered the whole plot: expecting, that having dealt so ingeniously he might have had liberty to speak with the King: but that instead of any such favour, he was upon All-Souls day following, without Arraignment or Judgement, beheaded on a Scaffold, in the open Market place at Salisbury,  
By Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
p 〈◊〉 of No●. by R B.  of Richard Widevil Earl Rivers, this Duke left issue 
q 〈◊〉 of No●. by R B.  three Sons; viz. Edw. his Son and Heir, Henry afterwards Earl of Wiltshire; and Humphrey who died young: and two Daughters; viz. Elizabeth married to Robert Radcliffe, Lord Fitz Walt●r, afterwards Earl of Suffe●; and Anne first married to Sir Walter Herbert Knight; but afterwards to George Earl of 〈◊〉.  
Which Henry created 
* Pat 1 H. S. p. 1 m ●.  Earl of Wiltshire, in 1 Hen. 8. married 
s C●tal of Nob. by R. B.  Muriel Sister and Coheir to john Grey Viscount Lisle, but had no 
t C●tal of Nob. by R. B.  issue by her; and died 
u C●tal of Nob. by R. B.  6 Martii, 14 Hen. 8.  
But I return to Edward his elder Brother, who succeeded his Father in his Lands and Honours.  
Of this Edward 
Edward.  I find no farther mention till 13 Hen. 7. that he appeared 
* Polyd. dirge. 605. n. 20.  in Arms against the Cornish-men, upon that Insurrection then made by them, on the behalf of Perkin Warbeck. But after this, the next ensuing year (viz. 14 Hen. 7.) doing his Homage 
x 〈…〉 , he had Livery 
y 〈…〉  of all his Lands. And in 24 H. 7. obtained a grant 
z 〈…〉  from the King, of the Castle and Town of Bredles, the Manors and Lordships of Cantrecelley, Brendieys, Penkeiley, and ●leranders-town, with the third part of the Barony of Penkelley in South-Wales. and Advousons' of the Churches appertaining to those Lordships. That which I next find to be most memorable of him, is; That in 2 Henr. 8. he had licence 
a 〈…〉  to impark a thousand Acres of Land, at his Lordship of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire: And, that in 10 Hen. 8. by the Covenants 
* Ex ipso Antogr. pe●es Hent Comtem Hunt●●ton. anno 1640.  betwixt him and Margaret Countess of Salisbury, for the Marriage of Henry his Son and Heir, with Ursula Poole Daughter of that Countess (by Sir Richard Poole Kt. her Husband) it appears, that the Manors of Somerton, Chedsey, ●oneyate, Yarlington, and Shipton, in Com. Somerset. as also the Manors of Stokenham, Yalmeton, Pyworthy, Woneford, and Clifte S. Marry, with the appurtenances; two hundred Messages, three hundred Cottages, two thousand Acres of Land; one thousand Acres of Meadow, two thousand Acres of pasture, five hundred Acres of Wood, and fifty pounds in Rent in Stokenham, Yalmeton, Pyworthy, Woveford, and Clift S. Marry, in Comitat. Devon. were settled by the said Margaret, upon them the said Henry and Ursula, and the Heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten. But after this, about two years, viz. in 12 Henr. 8. though he liked not 
b Herb 〈◊〉 of Hen. ●. p. 97.  of that profuse expense, which was occasioned chiefly by Cardinal Wolsey, at that magnificent Interview of King Henry the eighth, and Francis the first of France, betwixt 〈◊〉 and ●rdres; he sitted 
* Herb 〈◊〉 of Hen. ●. p. 97.  himself in a greater splendour than any other Noble man: and being prepared for the journey, before the King was ready, went to see some of his Lands in Kent. Where finding his Tenants somewhat clamorous against 
c Ibid.  Charles Knevet, his Steward there, for exacting upon them, he discharged 
d Ibid.  him of his employment. Which piece of Justice so far irritated 
* Ibid. p. 〈◊〉.  Knevet, as that he became principally instrumental in his ruin. For, growing about this time (viz. 13 Hen. 8.) eminent 
e Ibid.  for his high Blood and ample Revenue; he drew on himself a dangerous suspicion 
f Ibid.  of aspiring higher, which jealousy was fomented 
g Ibid.  by the Cardinal who dissafected 
h Ibid.  him for some words he had cast forth; yet could 
i Ibid.  not have overthrown him, had not 
k Ibid.  some indiscretion of his own concurred.  
As for Knevet he watched his opportunity; and, finding 
l Ibid.  that the Duke began to be weakened in two of his chief Friends and Allies (viz. 
m Ibid.  Henry Earl of Northumberland, whose Daughter he had married; and Thomas Earl of Surry, who had married his Daughter; viz. Northumberland, for claiming certain Wards, which, after close commitment he was forced to relinquish; and Surry, for drawing his Dagger at the Cardinal on some occasion, being sent away upon an honourable employment) upon private 
n Ibid.  discourse with the Cardinal discovered 
o Ibid.  to him sundry particulars of this Duke's life; viz. 
p Ibid.  that he had said, if King Henry died without issue, how he would punish the Cardinal. Moreover 
q Ibid. p. 〈◊〉 , that he had treated with one Hopkins, a Carthusian Monk of Hinton, touching some prediction about the succession of the Crown. Likewise, the Hopkins should say to the Earl of Westmoriand (this Duke's Son in law) that if ought but good came to the King, the Duke of Buckingham, was next in Blood to the Crown; the K. having then no issue. Also that he told Knevet, if he had been committed to the Tower (whereof he was in some danger, by occasion of Sir Wil●iam Bulmer) he would have so wrought, that the principal doers thereof should have had no great cause of rejoicing; for he would have played the part, which his Father intended to have put in practice at Salisbury, against K. Richard the third; who made earnest suit to have come into the King's presence; which had he obtained, he would have stabbed him with his Dagger: and that, in speaking these words, he maliciously laid hold on his Dagger; swearing, that if he were so evil used, he would do his best to accomplish his purpose. Likewise 
r Ibid. ●11. , that being in speech with George Lord Bergavenny, he should say; that if the King died, he would have the rule of the Realm, in spite of whosoever said the contrary. And swore that if the Lord Bergavenny revealed this, he would fight with him.  
These were the principal things charged against him. But upon his Indictment, and Trial by his Peers, he denied all; alleging, that what he was charged with was false, conspired, and forged. Whereupon Knevet and others being produced against him, and deposing to what was alleged in the Articles; he had sentence of death pronounced against him by the Duke of Norfolk, then High Steward. Whereunto he replied thus; My Lord of Norfolk, you have said, as a Traitor should be said to; but I was never any. I nothing malign you, for what you have done to me; but the Eternal God forgive you my Death. I shall never sue to the King for life, though he be a gracious Prince, and more grace may come from him than I desire: And so I desire you and all my fellows to pray for me. Whereupon he was Beheaded on Tower-hill, 17 Maii, anno 1521 (13 Hen. 8.) Nevertheless 
s Ibid. 11●.  the Tragedy ended not so; for though 
t Ibid. 11●.  the Lord Bergavenny after a few months' imprisonment, was, through the King's favour enlarged: yet Hopkins, after a serious repentance, that he had been Author of so much mischief, 
u Ibid. 117.  died of Grief.  
Being thus put to death, he was buried 
x 〈◊〉 Suru. 〈◊〉  in the Church of the Friers-augustines', near Broadstreet, in the City of London: leaving issue by Alianore his Wife, Daughter 
y 〈…〉  to Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland, one Son called Henry, and three Daughters; viz. Eliz. married 
z 〈…〉  to Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk; Katherine to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland; and Mary to 
a 〈…〉  George Nevil Lord Bergavenny.  
Which Elianore, by her Testament 
b 〈…〉 , bearing date 24 junii, ann. 1528 (20 Hen. 8.) appointed her Heart to be buried, in the Church of the Gray-Friers, within the City of London, before the Image of S. Francis; and her body in the Church of the Whit-Friers at Bristol, if she should happen to decease in those parts.  
But, after execution thus done upon this Duke, viz. in 
c 〈…〉  the Parliament begun 15 Apr. 14 Hen. 8. though there then passed 
d 〈…〉  an Act for his Attainder: yet there was likewise an Act 
e 〈…〉  for the restitution in blood of Henry his eldest Son; but not to his Honours and Lands. Nevertheless, the King, out of his special grace and favour, by his Letters 
f 〈…〉  Patents, bearing date 25 Sept. in the same fourteenth year, did grant to the same Henry and Ursula his Wife, Daughter of Sir Richard Pole, Knight, by Margaret his Wife, Daughter to George Duke of Clarence, the Manors of Norton in the Moors, Tillington, Eyton, Church-Eyton, Wood-Eyton, Dorlastone, Forbrigge, Bradwelle, D●dyngton, Pakynton, Blyminhull, Holdych, near Newcastle, Tentynshull, and Barlaston, in Com. Staff. with the Advowsons' of the Churches to the same belonging: As also the Manors, Tenements, and Rents of Menlefe●id, and Crystelton, in C●m. Cestr. with the Advowsons' of the Churches thereunto belonging: Likewise all the Lands, Tenements, Rents, and Services in Briggeno●th, in Com. Salop. with all and singular the Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands, in the same County of 〈◊〉, and South-Wales; together with the 〈◊〉 of Hay, Hope, Aston-●●gers, 〈◊〉 Park, Myniterley Manor, 〈◊〉 B●rgh, Worthyn-Mannor, 〈…〉 Gorther, Haburiey▪ 〈…〉 and Baliwick of 〈…〉 Members and 〈…〉 Advowsons' of the 〈…〉 belonging; all which 〈…〉 possessions of the before 〈…〉 Duke 〈…〉 And m●●over, did grant 
g Ibid.  to the said 〈◊〉 and Vrsul● his Wife, all such Courts Leet, to be held twice in the year in Forbr●gg, as the said Duke heretofore had: to have and to hold, to the same Henry and Vrsul●, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, by the service of on● Knights Fee; and such annual services, as they were held by, before the said forfeiture.  
Which Henry in 23 Hen. 8. obtained also to himself, and Ursula his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten▪ a grant 
h Pat. 23 H 8. p 2.  of the Castle and Manor of Staffo●●, with their appurtenances in the County of Stafford; as also a certain Manor called Stafford-Mannor, and Stafford-Rent, in the same County; together with all Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments thereunto belonging; and lying in Stafford, Bradley, Billington, Dunston, Coppinhall, Stretton, Cokessane, Burton, Wottons-land, Lichfeild, Fulford, and Richardscote, in that County: and likewise of the Manor of Essington, in Com. Ebor. all which were parcel of the possessions of the said Edward Duke of Buckingham. Paying yearly to the King, his Heirs and successors, at the Receipt of his Exchequer, four pounds, one shilling, two pence, half penny farthing.  
And in the Parliament of 1 E. 6. was again restored 
i Journal of of Parl. de e●lem anno.  in blood. After which; viz. in 4 and 5 Phil. & Mar. there being some dispute 
k Journal of ●arham▪ de codem an.  betwixt the Lord Clinton and this Henry touching precedency; it was then upon search, certified 
l Journal of ●arham de codem an.  in Parliament, that the Lord Clinton's ancestors had precedence next above the Lord Audley; and that the Barons of Stafford were placed next below the Barons Talbot.  
This last mentioned Henry had issue by the before specified Ursula his Wife, three Sons; viz. 
m 〈…〉  Edward, Richard, and Walter. [Which Richard had issue Roger Stafford, who died an aged man unmarried in ann. 1638. or thereabouts.] and one Daughter named Dorothy Wife 
n 〈…〉  of Sir William Nevil of Chebsey Knight.  
Which Edward took to Wife 
o 〈…〉  Mary Daughter to Edward Earl of Derby; and had issue by her one Son, called also Edward, who was 
p 〈…〉  twenty one years of age in ann. 1592. and two Daughters; viz. Ursula married 
q Ibid.  to Walter Erdswike, and Dorothy to 
r Ibid.  ... Gerveis of Chadsden. Which last mentioned Edward, married Isabel the Daughter of Thomas Forster of Tonge, in Com. Salop. by whom he had issue Edward; and died 25 Sept. ann. 1525. Which Edward, 
Edward.  his Son, was born in ann. 1600. and having married Anne, the Daughter of james Wilforde of Newnham-Hall, in Comit. Essex. Esqque died in the life time of his Father, and was buried in the Church of S. Andrew in Holborn, within the Suburbs of London; leaving issue one Son, viz. Henry; 
Henry.  who being born after his Father's death, died unmarried in anno 1637. and one Daughter called Mary, who became the Wife of Sir William Howard Knight of the bath, a younger Son to Thomas Earl of Arundel, and Surrey, Earl Marshal of England; afterwards advanced to the title of Viscount Stafford by King Charles the first.   

Stafford of Hooke.  
I Come now to those collateral branches of this great and noble Family, not already taken notice of; touching whose memorable Actions our public Records and other authentic authorities, do make some mention.  
Of these, the first I meet with, is Sir john Stafford 
john.  Knight, Son 
a Ex coll. Samps. En●●wike arm.  of William Stafford of Bromshull, in Com. Staff. and descended 
b Ex coll. Samps. En●●wike arm.  from Hervey Bagot, by Milisent his Wife, Sister and Heir to Robert Lord Stafford. Which Sir john Stafford, having married 
c Ex coll. Samps. En●●wike arm.  Margaret Daughter to Ralph Lord Stafford (afterwards Earl) was 
d Rot. Scoc. 11 Edw. 3. m. 14.  in that expedition made into Scotland in 11 Edw. 3. together 
e Rot. Scoc. 11 Edw. 3. m. 14.  with the same Ralph Lord Stafford. And left issue Humphrey, his Son and Heir; who, in 40 Edw. 3. was 
f Rot. Vascon. 40 E. 3. m. 8.  in the Wars of Gascoigne. So likewise in 
g Rot. Vasc. 43 Edw. 3. m. 6.  43 Edw. 3. being then a Knight, and of the retinue 
h Rot. Vasc. 43 Edw. 3. m. 6.  to Edward Prince of Wales, commonly called the Black Prince. Moreover, in 47 Edw. 3. he was 
i Rot Aleman. 47 E 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders, in the company of Hugh Earl of Stafford.  
And left issue 
k Ex cell. S. E●●swike.  Humphrey 
Humphrey.  his Son and Heir, called Humphrey Stafford with the Silver Hand; who married 
l Rot Fin. 12 H. 4. m. 11.  Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir of ... Dynham Widow of Sir john Maltravers, of Houke in Com. Dorset. Knight. Which Humphrey, being afterwards a Knight, was Sheriff of the Counties of Somerset, and Dorset, in 12 H. 4. and by his Testament 
n Arundel Vol 2. 173. a.  bearing date 5 Apr. ann. 1413 (1 Hen. 5.) (where he calls himself Sir Humphrey Stafford the elder, Knight) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of S. Andrew, adjoining to that of our Blessed Lady, in the Abbey of Abbotsbury; and gave to Sir Humphrey Stafford his Son, and Elizabeth his Wife, one Charger, twelve Dishes, and Six Saucers of Silver. Not long after which, he died (for it was the same 
o Claus. 1 Pen 5. m. 13.  year) leaving Sir Humphrey Stafford, Knight, his Son 
p Claus. 1 Pen 5. m. 13.  and Heir; who then doing his homage, had livery 
q Claus. 1 Pen 5. m. 13.  of his Lands.  
A word or two now of the before specified Eliz. Wife to this Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand. This Elizabeth, though she died 
r Arundel. Vol. 2. 173. b.  in the life-time of her Husband, made her Testament 
s Arundel. Vol. 2. 173. b.  bearing date 8 Sept. ann. 1405. (6 H. 4.) and thereby bequeathed her Body to be buried in the same Chapel of S Andrew, in the Abby-Church of Abbotsbury before mentioned, in the Tomb of Sir john Maltravers, Knight, her former Husband: and gave to the Rector of S. Giles at Sta●leford, for his Tithes forgotten and not paid; as also to celebrate a thousand Masses for her Soul, and the Souls of her Ancestors four pounds, three shillings four pence. Likewise, to the Friars of Dorcnester, four pounds, three shillings, and four pence. To the Fricrs of Yevel, as much; and the like sum to the Monks of Abbotsbury. Moreover to three Priests celebrating for her Soul, and the Souls of her Ancestors; as also for the Soul of Sir John Maltravers, Knight, her late Husband (whereof two to officiate in the Church of Houke or Stapelford, and the third in the Chapel of Kentercombe, the next year after her decease) fifteen pounds; viz. to each of them an hundred shillings. Also to Humphrey Stafford, and Elizabeth his Wife, her own Daughter, twelve Dishes and six Saucers of Silver: And to Katherine Cobham, the Wife of Humphrey Stafford, a Cup of Silver gilt. Of which Testament she constituted Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight; her Husband, her Executor.  
I now come to Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, her Son.  
This Sir Humphrey, 
Humphrey▪  in 8 Hen. 4. (being then a Knight) having married 
t Rot Fin. 8 H. 4 m. 〈◊〉.  Elizabeth (the Daughter 
u Arundel, 〈◊〉 supra, 173 ●.  and Heir to Sir john Maltravers Knight) Sister and Heir to Maude the Sister of Sir john Dynham Knight, doing 
x Ibid. Rot Fin. 1 H. 5 p. 1. m. 6.  his fealty, had livery 
y Ibid. Rot Fin. 1 H. 5 p. 1. m. 6.  of all those lands, which by her death descended to him; of which the Manor of Houke was 
z Chichler, Vol. 1. 48●. ●  the chief: and by his Testament 
z Chichler, Vol. 1. 48●. ● , bearing date 14 Decem. ann. 1442 (20 H. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried within the Chapel of S. Anne in the Abbey of Abbotsbury, which he built there at his own Charge, joining it to the Chapel of S. Andrew the Apostle (wherein the Body of his Father lay buried) and thereby gave unto john, than Bishop of bath, and Welles, (his Brother) a pair of Flagons of Silver gilt. Likewise to Humphrey, his Grandson, Son to Sir john Stafford Knight, his Son (by Anne Daughter of William Lord Botreaux) twelveDishes of Silver, and one Trussing-Bed; as also appointed that an hundred pounds in Money, should, after one Month next ensuing his death, be spent upon his Funeral at Abbotsbury, amongst Priests, poor people, and others coming thereto. And lastly, to William Stafford his other Son, all his Plate of Silver; and Likewise what was gilded, not already bequeathed. Which william married 
a Rot 〈◊〉 28 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉  Katherine the Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Chidiock Knight.  
But I now come to Humphrey 
Humphrey  his Grandson and Heir; viz. Son of Sir john Stafford Knight (who died in his life-time.)  
This Humphrey, in 30 H. 6. being 
b 〈…〉  a Knight, and sent 
c 〈…〉  with some forces into Kent, against jack Cade and his fellow Rebels, then in Arms; was by them Routed 
d 〈…〉 , and Slain 
e 〈…〉  at Sevenok, in that County; leaving issue, Humphrey his Son and Heir; who, upon the fifteenth of june, 1 Edw. 4 had a Grant 
f 〈…〉  from the King of the Stewardship of the Duchy of cornwall, for life: as also 
g 〈…〉  of the Constablewike of the Castle of Bristol, and Forest of Kingswode, in Com. Glouc. Likewise 
h 〈…〉  of the Forests of Filwode, in Com. Somerset. Gillingham, in Com. Dorset.. and Park of Gillingham, lying within the same Forest. And departed 
i 〈…〉  this life upon the sixth of August the same year; leaving Humphrey Stafford of Suthwike, his next Heir; viz. 
k 〈…〉  Son of William Stafford, Esq Son of him the said Humphrey, than twenty two years of age.  
Which Humphrey, 
Humphrey  in 2 Edwar. 4. was summoned 
l Claus de eorem anno in 〈◊〉  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. And, in 4 Edw. 4. (24 Apr.) created 
m 〈…〉.  Lord Stafford of Suthwike. Moreover having procured 
n 〈…〉  the death of Thomas Courtney Earl of Devon, (who had been taken prisoner 
o 〈…〉  at Touton-Field) in consideration 
p 〈…〉.  of the acceptable services by him done, at the beginning of that King's Reign, when the great contest was for the right to the Crown (as the words of the Patent do import) he was advanced 
q p. 1 m. 13.  to the title of Earl of Devon, 7 Maii, 9 Edw. 4. having, for his better support of that Honour, a Grant 
r Ibid.  unto himself, and the Heirs Males of his Body, of the Manor of Columpn-Iohn, and Fair-way, with the Advouson of the Church of Fair-way, in Comit. Devon. as also of the Manor of Trelugan, and moiety of the Manors of Treverbyn, and Cragamur, in Com. Cornub. all which, Henry Courtney then deceased, Son of Thomas Courtney, late Earl of Devon, lately possessed, by right of inheritance, to himself and the Heirs of his Body, with remainder to the before-specified Thomas Earl of Debon, and his Heirs for ever; which Henry and Thomas then stood attainted 
s Ibid.  of Treason.  
This Humphrey, some years before he was made Earl of Devon; viz. in 3 Edw. 4. by his Testament 
t Godun. 〈◊〉 39 b.  bearing date 3 Septem. bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Church of our Lady at Glastonbury; and appointed that Mr. Nicholas Goss, and Mr. Watts, than Warden of the Grey Friars in Exeter, should, for the salvation of his Soul, go to every Parish-Church in the Counties of Dorset, Somerset, Wiltes, Devon, and Cornwall, and say a Sermon in every Church, in Town and other. And because he could not recompense such, whom he had offended; he desired them to forgive his poor Soul, that it might not be in danger.  
But it was not many months that he enjoyed this Honour of Earl of Devonshire; for, upon 
u Holinsh. Chron. p. 672. ●  that Northern Insurrection, under the conduct of Sir john Conyers Knight, in the ninth year of King Edward's Reign; having 
x Holinsh. Chron. p. 672. ●  eight hundred Archers under his command, and meeting 
y Ibid. n. 40.  with the E. of Pembroke, on Cotswould. with purpose to join together, in the suppressing of those Rebels, who were then marching towards London; they came 
y Ibid. n. 40.  together to Banbury; where this Earl having taken 
z Ibid. n. 40.  up his lodgings in an Inn, which he liked for a fair Damsels sake, whom he found there; was put out 
a Ibid. n. 40.  of that House by the Earl of Pembroke (though 
b Ibid. n. 40.  they had agreed, that he who came first, should not be displaced.) At which affront, he took such distaste, that in great wrath he departed 
c 〈…〉  thence with his Archers, so that Pembroke, being thus forsaken; and, the day 
* 〈…〉  following, meeting with the Enemy at Edgcote, was utterly routed 
d 〈…〉 , and taken prisoner 
e 〈…〉 .  
Whereof the King being advertized 
f 〈…〉 , he forthwith directed 
g 〈…〉  his Letters to the Sheriffs of Somerset and Devon; commanding 
h 〈…〉  them to take this our Earl, if they could possibly do it; and, without delay, to put him to death. Whereupon making search for him, they found 
i Ibid.  him in a Village within Brentmarth; and thence 
k Ibid.  carried him to Bridgwalter, where they cut 
l Ibid.  off his Head upon 
* 〈◊〉 9 E. 4. n. 30.  the seventeenth day of August 9 Ed. 4. After which his Body was buried 
m Lel. Itin. Vol. 3. f. 86.  at Glastonbury, in an Arch of the South-Cross, of the Abby-Church there.  
The Lands whereof he died seized were as followeth, viz. 
* E●c. 9 E. 4. n. 30.  the Honour and Manor of Plympton, the Honour and Manor of Okehampton; the Boroughs of Cyverton and Chalvelege; the Manors of Colcumbe, Colyton, Musbury, Whiteford, Colyford, Columpn-Iohn, and Farel●eye, in Com Devon. the Manors of Colylond, ●reberbyn, and Tregamure, in Comit. Cornub. the Manors of Mershton Magna, West-Chinnok, Chiselbu●gh, Cradone, Puritone, Elm, Lopyn, and Middle-Chinnock, in Com. Somerset. the Manors of Hoke, Stapeiford; Over-Kentcombe, Nether-Kentcombe, North-Purton, South-Purton, West-Chykerell, Burcombe, Loscombe, Yard, Winterborn-Martin, and Gorwill, in Com. Dorset. As also of the Manors of Wilting, Helington, and Castle of Hastings, in Com. Suss.  
This Earl took to Wife 
n Vinc. Cort. p. 163.  Isabel the Daughter and Heir to Sir john Bar Knight, by Idonea his Wife, daughter 
o Vine Cort. p. 163.  and Heir to john Hotoft Esq but had no issue by her; after which she married 
p Vinc. Cort. p. 163.  to Sir Thomas Bouchier Knight, Son to Henry Earl of Essex.  
Dying thus without issue, the Manors of Morestoke, Stynesford, Botlesdon, Knoll, Brokehampton, Gussege, Burton, Farnham, Mangerton, and Cherleton, in Com. Dorset. formerly by a Feoffament 
q Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. ●. m. 5.  made to john Stafford Archbishop of Canterbury, Sir William Bonvile Knight, and others, by the before specified Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight commonly called Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand. (which Feoffers thereupon passed 
r Rot Fin. 19 Ed. ●. m. 5.  them to Katherine late Wife of William Stafford Esq to hold for life; with remainder to Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, Son and Heir to the said William, and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten; and for default of such issue, to the right Heirs of the said Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand) descended 
s Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. ●. m. 5.  to Elizab. the Wife of Sir john Coleshill Knight Sir Robert Willoughby Kt. and Elianore the Wife of Thomas Stranguish Esq as Cousins and Heirs to the Said Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand; viz. 
* Esc. 9 E 4. n 30.  the said Elizabeth and Elianore, Daughters, and Heirs of Alice (Wife 
t Lel Itin. Vol. 6. f. 13.  of ... Cheney Knight) Sister of William, Father of the said Earl, and Robert Willughby, Son and Heir of Anne, the other Daughter and Heir of the said Alice.   

Hugh Stafford Lord Bourchier.  
THis Hugh, 
Hugh.  being a younger 
u Courtney. f. 220. a.  Son to Hugh Earl of Sta●ord, having 
x Claus. 9 H. 5 m ●.  married Elizabeth the Daugther 
y Claus. 9 H. 5 m ●.  and Heir to Bartholomew Lord Bourchier, was summoned 
z Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament by the title of Lord Bourchier, in 12 Hen. 4. And in 5 Hen. 5. was 
a 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into France. So likewise, in 
b 〈…〉  7 Henr. 5. And died 
c 〈…〉  in 9 Henr. 5. being seized 
d 〈…〉  of the Manors of E●fingham, and Waldingham, in Com. Surr. Of the third part of the Manor of Wykemere, in Com. Norf. of the Manor of Stratton-Audelegh, in Com. Oxon. Southo, in Com. Hunt. Wolford- magna, and Rokeby, in Comitat. Warr. of the Manors of Estington, and Harsfeild, and the moiety of the Manor of Alkerton, in Com. Gloucest. Likewise of the Manors of Berlaston, Hertwalle, Titnesoure, Mere, Bertherton, and Geryngeshalgh, in Comit. Staff. Moreover, of the Manor of Navesby in Com. North●mp. for life: As also 
e Claus. 9 Hen 5. m. 6.  of a certain House in London, in the Parish of St. Butolph without Bishopsgate, late Batholomew Lord Bouchiers▪ whose Heir 
f Claus. 9 Hen 5. m. 6.  the before specified Elizabeth his Wife was; leaving Humphrey his Cousin 
g ●sc. 1 H 6. n. 33.  and Heir; viz. 
h ●sc. 1 H 6. n. 33.  Son of Edmund Lord Stafford, Brother of him the said Hugh, twenty years of age, upon the Feast day of the Assumption of the blessed Virgin, 1 Hen. 6.  
Which Eliz●beth surviving, afterwards married 
i Claus. 9 H 5. m. 6.  to Sir Lewes Robsard Knight.   

Stafford Earl of Wiltshire.  
IN 9 Edw. 4. (5 januar.) john Stafford 
john.  a younger Son to Humphrey Duke of Buckingham was created 
k Inqu▪ capt. apud Devises 3 Nou. 13 ●. 4. 3. 13.  Earl of Wiltshire; and in 12 Edw. 4. joined in 
l Rot. Sc. c. 12 E 4 m. 19  Commission with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of james the third, than King of Scotland, upon certain complaints of greivances from each Realm. And, having married 
m Ca●al. of Nob. by R. B  Constance, the Daughter and Heir to Sir Henry Green of Drayton▪ in Comitat. Northamp. Knight, departed 
n 〈◊〉. 13 E. 4. n 13.  this life 8 Maii, 13 Edw. 4. leaving Edward his Son and Heir, three 
o Ibid.  years of age; being then seized 
p Ibid.  jointly with the said Constance, of the Manor of Sutho, in Com. Hunt. Newenton-Blossomv●le, Clifton, and Polycote, in Comit. Buck. of the Manors of S●anford- Rivers, Tracies, Suttons, Piggesland, Boteiles, and Brigges in Com. Essex. Effyngham, Shepsted, Tyllingdon, Porkeley, Waldingham, Upwode, Gatyers, and Halyngbury, in Com. Surr.  
Of which Edward 
Edward.  all that I have seen, is; that by his Testament 
q 〈…〉  bearing date 21 Martii, 14 Hen. 7. he bequeathed his body to be buried in our Lady Isle at Lufwyke, in Com. Northam. by his Grandfather Greene; appointing a convenient Tomb, to be there made for him. And that he thereby Gave to his Cousin, the Earl of Shrewsbury, his Collar of the King's Livery: as also to Margaret his Wife, all the Plate he had with her in marriage. After which, viz. upon the twenty fourth day of the same Month of March, he died 
r 〈…〉 ▪ and was buried 
s 〈…〉  at Lufwyke accordingly; as the Inseription upon his Monument expr●sseth.   

Salisbury.  
AMongst other th● puissant Normans, who accompanied the famous Duke William, in that his signal Expedition for the Conquest of this Realm, there was 
a Mon. A●g. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 a. n. 50.  Walter de Ewrus, Earl of Ro●mar; to whom in consideration 
b Mon. A●g. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 a. n. 50.  of his valour, he gave 
c Mon. A●g. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 a. n. 50.  the Lordships of Saresburie, and 〈◊〉. This Earl, before his coming hither, had issue 
d Ibid. n 6●.  Gerold, afterwards Earl of Ro●mar, called le Gros. Which Gerold begot 
e Ibid. n 6●.  William, surnamed Meschin; and he another 
f Ibid. n 6●.  William, who died 
g Ibid. n 6●.  issueless.  
But after his coming into England, he had a Son called Edward 
h Ibid. , 
Edward  here born 
i Ibid. , and in process of time Sheriff of 
k Ibid.  wiltshire. Of which Edward, thenceforth called 
l Domes●. lib. in 〈◊〉. Com.  Edward de Saresberie, it appears 
m Domes●. lib. in 〈◊〉. Com. ; that, at the time of the general Survey he possessed two Lordships in Dorsetshire, three in S●●er●etshire, one in Surrey, two in Hantshire, one in Middlesex, two in Hertfordshire, two in Buckinghamshire, and thirty three in Wiltshire; out of which County (being 
n Ibid.  then Sheriff thereof) he received 
o Ibid.  in Rent, as belonging to his Office an hundred and thirty Hogs, thirty two Bacons, two Bushels, and sixteen Gallons of Wheat, as much of Barley; ... Bushels and eight Gallons of Oats; thirty two Gallons of Honey, or sixteen shillings; four hundred forty eight Hens, a thousand and sixty Eggs, an hundred Cheeses, fifty two Lambs, two hundred Fleeces of Wool; having likewise 
p Ibid.  an hundred sixty two Acres of Arable Land; and amongst the Reves-land to the value of forty pounds per annum.  
Moreover, that he was one of the Witnesses 
q Mon. Ang●. Vol. 1. 371. ●▪ n. 60.  to King William the Conqueror's Foundation Charter, of that great Abbey of Selby, in Com. Ebor. And in 20 H. 1. being the King's Standardbearer 
r Ord. 〈◊〉. 854. A. B. C.  in that famous Battle at Brennevill in Normandy (where King Henry the first of England, was present 
s Ord. 〈◊〉. 854. A. B. C.  and Victorious) he behaved 
t Ord. 〈◊〉. 854. A. B. C.  himself with singular courage and military skill.  
This Edward left issue Walter 
Walter.  
u 〈…〉  his Son and Heir; and a Daughter called Maude, Wife 
x 〈…〉  of Humphrey de Bohun. Which Walter, having married 
y 〈…〉  Sibilla de Caworth became the pious founder 
z 〈…〉  of the Priory of Bradenstoke, in Com. Wilts, for Canons regular of S. Augustine's order; plentifully endowing 
a 〈…〉  it with Lands and Revenues; and surviving her, took 
b 〈…〉  the habit of a Canon there. After which, departing 
c 〈…〉  this life in that House, he was buried 
d 〈…〉  with her, in one Grave near to the Quire. Leaving issue Patric his Son and Heir; who was advanced 
e 〈…〉  to the title and dignity of Earl of Salisbury, by Maude the Empress; being then Steward 
f 〈…〉  of her Household, as it is said. and in 18 Steph. upon that Accord 
g 〈…〉 , then made betwixt Henry Duke of Normandy, and King Stephen, was one of the Witnesses 
h 〈…〉  thereto, by the 
i 〈…〉  title of Earl. After which 
k 〈…〉 , from the beginning of King Henry the seconds Reign, until the end 
l 〈…〉  of his sixth year, he executed 
m 〈…〉  the Sheriff's Office for the County of 〈◊〉. And in 10 Hen. 2. was one 
n 〈…〉  of the Witness, to the Recognition of the ancient Laws and Liberties of England, then made by that King.  
In 12 Henr. 2. upon the Aid 
o 〈…〉  then assessed for marrying of that King's Daughter, he certified 
p 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees to be in number seventy eight, and two fifths.  
Moreover, in 13 Hen. 2. being 
q 〈…〉  in Normandy with the King; upon that Rebellion of the Poi●●ovins and Gascons, after the taking 
r 〈…〉  of the Castle of Lezinnian (when King Henry went 
s 〈…〉  to meet the King of France; and to expostulate 
t 〈…〉  with him, touching his injuries) he was left 
u 〈…〉  with the Queen during her stay in that Castle.  
This Earl Patric, for the health 
x 〈…〉  of the Souls of his Father and Mother; and of the Soul of Maud his Wife, confirmed 
y 〈…〉  those grants, which Walter de Saresberie, his Father, had made to the Canons of Bradenstoke, upon his foundation of that Monastery; and gave 
z Ibid. n. 60.  them all his lands in Wilecote, in exchange 
a Ibid. n. 60.  for those in Wyvelesford, given to them by his Father. The rest of the Manor of Wilecote he gave 
b Ibid. 206. a.  them, in lieu of the Church of Caneford. and Chapel of S. Andrew at Cettre: and bestowed 
c Ibid. 530. b. n. 17.  on the Knight's Templars a Mill at Lacoke, in Comit. Wiltes. He had likewise, another Wife 
d Ibid. 207. b. n. 50.  called Ela. But being the King's Lieutenant 
e Rad. de Dice●o, in. an●. 1167.  in Aquitane, and Captain General 
f Rad. de Dice●o, in. an●. 1167.  of his forces there, in ann. 1167. 13 H. 2. he was then slain 
g Rad. de Dice●o, in. an●. 1167. , by 
h R. Hoved. 294. b. n. 20, & 30.  Guy de Lezinnian, upon his return 
i R. Hoved. 294. b. n. 20, & 30.  from a Pilgrimage, which he had made to S. james (in Galitla) and was buried 
k Chion. Norman. 1002. B.  at S. Hillar●er. Whose death the King so highly resented 
l R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 supra. ; that he expelled 
m R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 supra.  the same Guy out of Po●ctou; whereupon, taking 
n R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 supra.  upon him the Cross, he became a Soldier 
o R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 supra.  under Baldwin the Leper, King of Jerusalem.  
Upon 
p 〈…〉  the death of this Earl Patric, so slain in his attendance upon the Queen (viz. Alianore Wife to K. Henry the second) she procured the K. (her Husband) to join with her, in the gift of all their customs in Benai, unto that Church of S. Hillary, in Poytiers, where he was buried 
r 〈…〉 .  
To him succeeded 
s 〈…〉  William 
William.  his Son, in this Earldom of Salisbury. Which William was begotten 
t 〈…〉  on ... the Daughter of the Earl of Ponthi●u.  
This Earl William, at the Coronation of K. Richard the first, bore 
u 〈…〉  the Golden Sceptre, with the Dove on the head of it, in that solemn proceeding. And in 2 R. 1. when 
x 〈…〉  the King was taken Prisoner in Almain, was one of those, who adhered 
y 〈…〉  to john Earl of Moreton, then striving for the Rule here; at that time likewise exercising the Office of Sheriff 
z 〈…〉  of Wiltshire; which he also held 
a 〈…〉  till the eighth year of King Richard the first's Reign. Moreover, in 6 R. 1. he was 
b 〈…〉  with the King in that expedition then made into Normandy. So likewise 
c 〈…〉  in his great Council at Nottingham, after his return into England. And at his second Coronation, the same year, was 
d 〈…〉  one of the four Earls who then carried the Canopy of State. But died 
e 〈…〉  the next ensuing year (viz. in anno 1196.) 8 R. 1. leaving issue by Alianore de Vitrei his Wife 
f 〈…〉  (Daughter of Tirrel de Main●rs) one Sole Daughter, his Heir, called 
g 〈…〉  Ela: of whom it is thus reported 
h 〈…〉 ; that being so great an Inhiretrix, one William Talbot an English man, and an eminent Soldier, took upon him the habit of a Pilgrim, and went into 〈◊〉. Where wand'ring up and down, for the space of two months, at length he found her out.  
Likewise 
i Ibid. , that he then changed his habit; and having entered the Court, where she resided, in the garb of an Harper (being practised in mirth and jesting) he became well accepted there. Moreover 
k Ibid. , that growing acquainted with her, after some time he took her into England▪ and presented her to K. Richard; who receiving her very courteously, gave her in marriage to William surmamed Longespe, his Brother (id est, a natural Son to King Henry the second begotten on the Fair Rosamund sometime his Coneubine.) And that thereupon King Richard rendered 
l Ibid. 341. b▪ n. 10.  unto him the Earldom of Rosmar, as her Inheritance, by descent from Edward of Saresburie, the Son of Walter de Ewrus beforementioned.  
This William 
William.  being called 
m Ibid. n. 20.  Longespe, 
Longespe.  from the long Sword, which he usually wore, executed 
n Rot. Pip de kissed. an. Wiltes.  the Sheriff's Office for 〈◊〉 (by his Deputy) in 1 joh. for the fourth part of that year. So likewise 
o Rot. Pip de kissed. an. Wiltes.  from that time, for all the succeeding years till 9 joh. inclusive. ● Moreover, in 10 joh. he was constituted Warden 
p Pat. 10 Joh▪ m. 3.  of the Marches of Wales; and in 14 joh. was Sheriff 
q R●t. Pip. 14 Joh. Canta●r & unt.  for the Counties of Cambridg●, and Huntendon, for the one half of that year.  
About this time the difference 
r 〈…〉  betwixt the King, and divers of the Baron's beginning to show itself; he was 
s 〈…〉  one of those, who stuck stourly to the King; and for that respect had 
t 〈…〉  the reputation of one of his Evil Councillors, by those who favoured the part of the haughty Spirited Barons, at that time very powerful. And in 15 joh. was again constituted Sheriff 
u Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. p. ●. m 〈◊〉.  of Wiltshire. Which Office he afterwards held 
* Rot. Pip. de iisd. an▪  all that King's time, and likewise 
x Rot. Pip. de iisd. an▪  so long as he lived afterwards; viz. to the tenth year of King Henry the thirds Reign: having also a grant 
y Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 7.  of the Honour of Eye▪ in Suffolk; And was the same year a Wittness 
* M. Paris, 235. n. 20.  to that agreement made betwixt the King and the Barons, as an undertaker 
z M. Paris, 235. n. 20.  for the King. He was also a Witness 
a Ibid in ann. 1213. p. ●37. n. ●0.  to that Charter, whereby King john (than much distressed by the potency of those great men) resigned this Kingdom to Pope Innocent the third.  
Likewise, the same year upon 
* Ibid. 238. n. 20.  that Invasion of Flanders, made by the King of France, he was 
b Ibid. 238. n. 20.  one of the principal persons sent from King john, with considerable forces, both Horse and Foot, in Aid of the Earl of that Province. Furthermore, in 16 joh. the King having, 
* Ibid. in ann. 1214. p 251. n. 20. & 30.  prepared a good Fleet, for the assistance of the same Earl, he constituted 
c Ibid. in ann. 1214. p 251. n. 20. & 30.  him one of his chief Commanders thereof: whereupon the English then entered 
d Ibid.  the Port of Dam, and surprising 
e Ibid.  the greatest part of the French Ships; brought 
* Ibid.  them thence into England. After which King john having raised 
f MS Oxo● in 〈…〉 11. f. 177 b. & 178 a. 〈◊〉 M West●. in anno 1214.  a powerful Army, for recovery of what the King of France had taken from him; he made 
* MS Oxo● in 〈…〉 11. f. 177 b. & 178 a. 〈◊〉 M West●. in anno 1214.  this Earl one of his three chief Commanders of those forces. Whereupon, designing 
g MS Oxo● in 〈…〉 11. f. 177 b. & 178 a. 〈◊〉 M West●. in anno 1214.  to surprise that King, upon Sunday the Feast day of S. Margaret the Virgin, whilst he was at Mass; he was himself laid hold 
h MS Oxo● in 〈…〉 11. f. 177 b. & 178 a. 〈◊〉 M West●. in anno 1214.  on, and made Prisoner, with the rest of those, who were of his party in that bold attempt. But, ere long, there being an exchange 
i MS Oxo● in 〈…〉 11. f. 177 b. & 178 a. 〈◊〉 M West●, in anno 1214.  proposed for him; viz. Robert the Son of Robert Earl of Drus (a near Kinsman to the King of France) who was then a Prisonor to King john; the King, having received advertisement 
k Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  from this our Earl, that he might have his liberty, upon the enlargement of the Son of the Earl of Drus; he forthwith dispatched his Letters 
l Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  to the Archbishop of Can●erbury, and to the rest of the Bishops of England; as also to all the Temporal Lords there; representing thereby unto them this proposal; but withal letting them know 
m Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13. ; that, because this Robert, Son to the Earl of Drus, was kinsman to the King of France, he would not set him at liberty, without their advice: And withal, represented 
n Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  to them the Danger, which might ensue thereupon; viz. that upon his return, he would cause the Earl of Bole●n to be put to death; and keep the Earl of Flanders, in perpetual durance; desiring 
o Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  therefore their speedy advice in that matter. Which was (as it seems) that the exchange should accordingly be made: for it appears 
p apod. Ne●st. in ann. 1215. , that he was shortly after set at liberty; and the same year was again Sheriff 
q Rot. Pip. ●6 Joh. Canta●r. & Hunt.  for the Counties of Cambridge and Huntendon. Moreover, the next ensuing year, he obtained a grant 
* Claus. 17 Joh. m. 21.  from the King of the manor of Andeure, in Com. Southampt.  
But now, the animosity betwixt the King and the Barons, being grown 
r M. Paris, in anno 1215. p. 274. 〈◊〉 n. 10.  high; and the Pope having in favour of the King, not only confirmed 
s M. Paris, in anno 1215. p. 274. 〈◊〉 n. 10.  the suspension of Stephen Archbishop of Canterbury, but excommunicated 
t M. Paris, in anno 1215. p. 274. 〈◊〉 n. 10.  the Barons; he grew so much elated thereupon; that he came 
u Ibid.  to S. Alban, with what forces he then had: and there after he had caused 
x Ibid.  that suspension of the Archbishop, to be signified to all the Cathedral and Conventual Churches throughout England, under the Covent Seal of that Abbey; raised 
y Ibid. n. 20.  two potent Armies; the one to restrain 
z Ibid. n. 20.  the Londoners from coming out, and the other to subjugate 
a Ibid. n. 20.  the Northem parts, of the Realm: and thereupon constituted 
b Ibid.  this Earl, one of the chief Commanders of that which he left behind. who, accordingly, having appointed 
c Ibid. n. 50.  the Governors of the Castles of 〈◊〉, Hartford, and Berkhamsted, to prevent the carriage of provisions unto London, (where divers of the rebellious Barons than were) he marched 
d Ibid. 275.  into the Counties of Essex, Hartford, Middlesex, Cambridge▪ and Huntendon; and there having 
e Ibid.  of his party, some great men, who were merciless and cruel, plundered 
f Ibid.  those Countries exceedingly,  
But the year next following (which was the last of King john's Reign) Lewes Son to the King of France; whom the Barons had called 
g M Paris, in anno 1216. p. 282. n. 20.  in to Reign in the stead of King john, grew so potent, that most of the great men; who, till 
h M Paris, in anno 1216. p. 282. n. 20.  that time had stood firm to King john, forsook him, and went 
i M Paris, in anno 1216. p. 282. n. 20.  in unto Lewes; amongst which this our Earl was one 
k M Paris, in anno 1216. p. 282. n. 20.  of the chief. Howbeit, upon 
l Ibid. in ann. 1217. p. 292. n. 50.  King john's death (which happened that year) the Scene altered; for he, with most of the rest than forsook 
m Ibid. in ann. 1217. p. 292. n. 50.  Lewes; and did his Homage 
n Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 4.  to King Henry the third; especially for the County of Somerset, which that K. then gave 
p Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 4.  him: and thereupon joined 
q Mat. Paris, p 295.  with the famous William Marshal, (than Governor of the King and Kingdom, by reason of the King's tender years) in raising the siege of Lincoln, which Lewes, and those who still held with him, had made.  
Which siege being thus raised; he was thereupon constituted 
r Pat. 1. H. 3. m. 7.  Sheriff of that County, and Governor of the Castle. So likewise 
s Ibid. m. 1●.  of the County of Somerset, and Governor of the Castle of Shirburne.  
It seems, that the gaining of this our Earl at that time to the King, was then esteemed of great advantage: for it appears 
t Ibid. , that Peter de Mauley, in that Command he had to give him livery of the Castle of Shirburne, and County of Somerset, was required to do it without delay, lest he should start back.  
But soon after this, he went into the Holy-Land, with the Earl of Chester; and was 
u Mat Paris. in anno 12 ●. p. 306. 1. 40.  at the Battle near Damieta, where the Christians had the worst. Whence being returned, in 5 H. 3. he obtained a grant 
* Claus. 5 H. 3. m. ●.  of the Wardship of the Heir of Thomas Malmains, with his Lands: And in 7 Henr. 3. being 
x Claus. 7. Hen 3. m 4 〈◊〉 dorso.  in that Expedition then made into Wales, had Scutage 
y Claus. 7. Hen 3. m 4 〈◊〉 dorso.  of all his Tenants, who held of him by military service.  
In 8 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
* Pat. 8 H 3. m. 11.  Sheriff of Hantshire; as also Governor of 
z Pat. 8 H 3. m. 11.  the Castles of Winchester, and Porchester.  
Moreover, in 9 Henr. 3. he was sent 
* 〈…〉  with Richard Earl of Cor●wal, (the King's Brother) into Gascoin; where they besieged 
a 〈…〉  the Towns and Castles of all those, who refused Homage and Fealty to King Henry. For his support in which employment, the King directed special precepts 
b Pat. 9 H▪ p. 1. m. 2.  to all his Tenants by military service, aswell of the inheritance of Ela his Wife, as otherwise, to afford him reasonable aid.  
After which, in his return towards England, there arose so great a tempest 
c M. Paris, in anno 1225. p. 325. 〈◊〉▪ & 30.  at Sea; that despairing of life, he threw 
d M. Paris, in anno 1225. p. 325. 〈◊〉▪ & 30.  his money and and rich apparel overboard. But when all hopes were passed, they discerned 
e M. Paris, in anno 1225. p. 325. 〈◊〉▪ & 30.  a mighty Taper of Wax, burning bright at the Prow● of the Ship, and a beautiful Woman standing by it; who preserved it from Wind and Rain, so that it gave a clear and bright lustre. Upon sight of which Heavenly Vision, both himself and the Mariners concluded 
f M. Paris, in anno 1225. p. 325. 〈◊〉▪ & 30.  of their future security. but every one there, being ignorant 
g Ibid.  what this Vision might portend, 
h Ibid.  except this Earl; he attributed 
i Ibid.  it to the benignity of the Blessed Virgin; by 
k Ibid.  reason, that upon the day, when he was honoured with the Girdle of Knighthood, he brought a Taper to her Altar, to be lighted every day at Mass in honour of her, when the Canonical Hours used to be sung, and to the intent 
l Ibid. , that for this Terrestrial light, he might enjoy that which is Eternal.  
Howbeit, though they thus miraculously escaped Shipwreck, the peril wherein they all were, was so great, that report 
m 〈…〉  came to the K. of his being drowned. Whereupon Hubert de Burgh, (than Justice of England) moved 
n 〈…〉  the King, that he would vouchsafe to grant the Wife of this Earl, unto one Reymund his Kinsman, who pretended an hereditary right to this Earldom of Sa●●sbury; to the end he might marry her. Unto which the King assenting 
p 〈…〉 , Reymund became forthwith a Suitor 
q 〈…〉  to her, in a glorious Warlike habit: but, after he had used many fair words to win her: she 
r 〈…〉  told him, with great indignation, that she had newly received Letters from her Husband, and Messengers who did assure her of his life and safety: And added 
s 〈…〉  that, had he been really dead, yet would she never have entertained him for an Husband, in regard that his Birth did not suit therewith, bidding 
t 〈…〉  him look for a Wife somewhere else; for thither, she assured him he came in vain.  
Furthermore, not long after the King being 
u 〈…〉  at Marlborough, this Earl William came thither 
x 〈…〉  to him, out of Cornwall; where, with much difficulty, he had landed 
y 〈…〉 , after that perilous tempest. And being received 
z 〈…〉  with great joy, he made a sharp complaint 
a 〈…〉  against Hubert de Burgh; affirming 
b 〈…〉 , that whilst he was in the King's service beyond Sea, Hubert sent an unworthy people to his Wife, who had impudently solicited her chastity. Adding 
c 〈…〉 , that unless the King would do him right therein, he should vindicate himself otherwise, to the disturbance of the public Peace. But Hubert, being then present, and confessing 
d 〈…〉  his fault, did with rich presents 
e 〈…〉  qualify his wrath. And, being thus reconciled, invited 
f 〈…〉  him to his Table; where, it is said 
g 〈…〉 , that he was poisoned; and, that, going thence very sick 
h 〈…〉  to his Castle at Salisbury, he presently sent 
i 〈…〉  for the Bishop of that Diocese, to the intent he might confess himself to him (as a good Christian ought to do) and to receive the Viaticum, as also to dispose of his Goods by his Testament. Moreover, that 
k 〈…〉  upon the entrance of the Bishop, into his Lodging Room, with the Body of Christ, the Earl leapt out of his Bed; and with a Rope about his Neck, fell prostrate on the Floor; weeping lamentably, and crying out, That he was a Traitor to Almighty God; and would not move till he had received the Sacrament. Likewise 
l 〈…〉 , that afterwards, persevering in great penitence for certain days, he departed 
m Regist. de 〈◊〉.  this life, upon the Nones of March, An. 1226. 10 Hen. 3. Whence his Corpse being carried 
n M. Westm. in An. 1226.  to the new Church of Salisbury, about a mile distant; it was observed 
o M. Westm. in An. 1226. , That the Tapers, which were then born, with the Cross, according to the custom: notwithstanding the rain, and blustering winds, which then happened, were not extinguished; to the end, it might plainly appear (as of S. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, and Confessor) that, having been so sincere a penitent for his sins, he belonged to the Sons of Light.  
This Earl William gave 
p 〈…〉  to the Canons of Bradenstoke, Pasturage for one hundred Sheep in his Lordship of Cettrey; as also 
q 〈…〉  one Yard Land in Ambresbury, and another in ●etcrey. He likewise bestowed 
r 〈…〉  on the Monks of the C●rthusian Order, his Manor of Hethorp. Which, being not 
s 〈…〉  a place proper for them to settle at, Ela his Widow translated 
t 〈…〉  them afterwards to Henton. And by his Testament 
u 〈…〉 , did assign all the profits which he had received or should (until his own Heir came of full age) by the Wardship of the Land and Heir of Richard de Camvil, a great Baron of that time) for the building of a certain Monastery of the Cart●usian Order, called God's House. And moreover, bequeathed thereto a Cup of Gold, set with Emerauds and Rubies; as also a Pix of Gold, with Forty two shillings, and two Goblets of Silver, whereof one was gilded. Likewise a Chesible and Cope of Red Silk, a Tunicle and Dalmatick of Yellow Cendal, an Albe, Amice, and Stole; as also a Favon and Towel, with all his Relics; and likewise a Thousand Sheep, Three hundred Muttons, Forty eight Oxen, and Fifteen Bulls. Which Testament was ratified 
x 〈…〉  by the King in 38 Hen. 3.  
By this Ela he had issue four Sons, viz. 
y 〈…〉  William his eldest, secondly Richard, a Canon 
z 〈…〉  of Salisbury, buried at Lacock; thirdly, Stephen, made Seneschal 
a 〈…〉  of Gascoigne, in 39 Hen. 3. and afterwards Justice 
b 〈…〉  of Ireland; who taking to Wife 
c 〈…〉  Emeline, Countess of Ulster, bore 
d 〈…〉  the Title of Earl of Ulster; his Body being afterwards buried 
e Ibid.  at Lacock, but his Heart at 
f Ibid.  Bradenstoke: And fourthly, Nicholas, Bishop 
g Ibid.  of Salisbury, whose Body lieth buried 
h Ibid.  at Salisbury, his Heart at 
i Ibid.  Lacock, and Bowels at 
k Ibid.  Ra●isbury. And five Daughters; whereof Isabel the eldest, became the Wife 
l Ibid.  of William de Vesci; Ela of 
m Ibid.  Thomas, Earl of Warwick, and afterwards of 
n Ibid.  Philip Basset of Hedendon in Com. Oxon. Idonea 
o Ibid.  of William de Beauchamp, Baron of Bedford▪ Lora a Nun 
p Ibid.  at Lacock; and Ela married 
q Ibid.  to William de odingsell's.  
But Ela his Widow survived him long, and executed 
r Rot. Pip. 11 Hen. 3. Wilt.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Wilts, in 11 Hen. 3. for three parts of that year. So likewise 
s Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉 ann●s.  for 12 Hen. 3. And the fourth part of 15 Hen. 3. At which time she gave 
t Pat. 15 H. 3. m. 3.  the King a Fine of Two hundred marks, to have the custody (id 〈◊〉, the Sheriffalty) of that County; and the Castle of Sarum, during her whole life.  
In 18 Hen. 3. this Ela, together with Nicholas Ma●mains, had an Assignation 
u Claus. 18 Hen▪ 3. m. 26.  of their Purparties in the Manor of Culing in Com. Suff. Which Lordship was 
x Claus. 18 Hen▪ 3. m. 26.  formerly part of the possession, of Eleanor her Mother 
y Claus. 18 Hen▪ 3. m. 26. , formerly Countess of Salisbury, and Grandmother 
z Claus. 18 Hen▪ 3. m. 26.  to him the said Nicholas. And being a devout Woman, discerned 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 341 a. n. 30 & 40. 〈…〉 n. 40.  that Hethorp, which the Earl, her Husband, had given to the Carthusians (as before is observed) was not a ●it seat for them, in respect of the strictness of their Rule; she translated 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 341 a. n. 30 & 40. 〈…〉 n. 40.  them to Henton, and there built 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 341 a. n. 30 & 40. 〈…〉 n. 40.  a Church for them in An. 1227. (11 Hen. 3.)  
It is observed 
d M●n Anglic. Vol. 2. 3●2 a n. 10 & 20. , that this Ela having continued seven years a Widow, had a purpose to found some Monastery for the health of her Soul; as also for the Soul of her Husband, and all her Ancestors: And that, at length, having a revelation 
e M●n Anglic. Vol. 2. 3●2 a n. 10 & 20. , That she should do it in a certain place called Snailes-M●de, near unto Lacock, to the honour of our Lady, and S. Bernard, she began 
f Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  that Foundation of Lacock, in An. 1233. (17 Hen. 3.) And afterwards, viz. in An. 1238. (22 Hen. 3.) took upon her the habit 
g Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  of a Nun there. Likewise, that in An. 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) she was elected Abbess, being then fifty three years of age. Moreover, that after 
h Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  she had continued Abbess there, for the space of Eighteen years, finding herself debilitated 
i Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  with age, so that she could not so well undergo the Government of the House as she desired, she resigned 
k Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  the same; and, that, about five years after, departing 
l Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  this life, she was buried 
m Ibid. 342 b. 342 a. n. 40 & 50.  in the Choir of that Abbey.  
¶ ay now come to William 
William.  the eldest Son, and Successor to the before specified Earl William and Ela; commonly called by Matthew Paris, and most of our other Historians, Earl of Salisbury, but erroneously; for all Records, wherein mention is made of him, do not give him that title, but call him barely William Longespe. Nay there is an old Chronicler who saith 
n MS. Oxon. in 〈…〉 (K 84 Caut.) ● 50 b.  expressly, That in An. 1233. (17 Hen. 3.) he was girt with the Sword of Knighthood, but not made Earl of Salisbury. Besides, I shall in due order of time, make it appear, That he did lay his claim to that Earldom, and had some fair promises, that he should have right done him therein, but never had.  
This William took to Wife 
o Claus. 10 Hen. 3. m 12.  Idonea, the Daughter and Heir of Richard de Camvill. Which Idonea accomplishing her full 
p Claus. 10 Hen. 3. m 12.  age in 10 Hen. 3. had then Livery 
q Claus. 10 Hen. 3. m 12.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And, in regard, that William his Father, had been 
r Ibid. m. 4.  with the King in his Army at Montgomery, was discharged 
s Ibid. m. 4.  of the Scutage then paid by those who were not actually in that service.  
Moreover, in 13 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
t Cart 13 He●. 3. m ●.  from the King, of the Manors of Audibuene and Wamberge; as also of the moiety of the Manor of Shriveham to himself, and his heirs, to hold by the service of two Knights Fees. And in 15 Hen. 3. had Lands in Sutton and Clyve, in Com. Northampt. granted 
u Rot. Pip. 15 Hen. 3. Northampt.  to him, and to the before-specified Idonea de Kamvill his Wife. In which year, doing his homage 
x Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 8. , he had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of all those Lands, which Nichola de Haya held of the Honour of Camel in Cherleton, and Henstring, which by Hereditary Right, belonged to the abovementioned Idonea his Wife.  
This William gave to the Canons of Berncester (vulgo Bisseter) in Com. Oxon. for the health of the Souls of his Father and Mother, and of his own Soul; all his Lands in Wrechero●ch, with his Wood called ●ravenhull; as also certain Arable Ground, called Coubregge, and Pasturage for fifty Beasts, at Erdintone. And in An. 1236. (20 Hen. 3. with 
z Mat Paris, p 431. n. 30.  Richard, Earl of Cornwall, the King's Brother, and other Nobles) having taken 
a Mat Paris, p 431. n. 30.  upon him the Cross, for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he went 
b Ibid. 536. n. 40.  forward accordingly, about four years after, 〈◊〉. in An. 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) and in An. 1242. in the Month of March, returned 
c 〈…〉  safe.  
After which, viz. before the end of that year, he was 
d 〈…〉  in that great Battle (with divers other Nobles of this Realm) at ●antoigne, where the English obtained a glorious victory. And in 27 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
e Cart. & Pat. 2● H 3. m. 3.  of Sixty marks annuity out of the Exchequer, until he should obtain judgement upon the Claim that he made to the Earldom of Wiltshi●e, and Castle of Sarum. Which judgement the King promised 
f Cart. & Pat. 2● H 3. m. 3.  should be given upon his return into England.  
Furthermore, about this time, being in France, he was joined in Commission 
g Ibid. m. 5●  with Hugh de Vivone, to receive all those to favour and protection; who, having any Castles or Towns in the parts of Peregot, would yield them up to the King. And in An. 1247. (31 Hen. 3.) having again 
h Mat. Paris, 372. n. 20. ●  (according to the example 
i Mat. Paris, 372. n. 20. ●  of the King of France,) taken upon him the Cross, in order to another Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he came 
k Mat. Paris, 372. n. 20. ●  to Rome, and said thus, 
l Mat. Paris, 372. n. 20. ●  to the Pope. Sir, you see that I am signed with the 〈◊〉, and am on my journey with the King of France, to fight in this Pilgrimage. My name is great, and of note, viz. William Longespe; but my estate is slender: For the King of England, my Kinsman, and Leige-Lord, hath bereavest me of the title of Earl, and of that Estate; but this he did judicially, and not in displeasure, or by the impulse of his will: Therefore I do not blame him for it. Howbeit, I am necessitated to have recourse to your Holiness for favour, desiring your assistance in this distress. We see here (quoth he) that Earl Richard (of Cornwall) who, though he is not signed with the Cross, yet through the especial Grace of your Holiness, he hath got very much Money from those who are signed; and therefore I who am signed, and in want, do entreat the like favour.  
The Pope therefore, taking into consideration 
m Ibid n. 〈◊〉.  the elegancy of his expressions; as also the efficacy of his Reasons, and comeliness of his Person, granted 
n Ibid n. 〈◊〉.  to him, in part, what he desired: Whereupon he received 
o 〈…〉  above a thousand marks from those who had been so signed.  
Therefore, about two years after, viz. in An. 1249. (33 Hen. 3.) in the Month of july, with 
p Ibid. 766. n. 50. & 767 a.  divers other English Nobles, being 
q Ibid. 766. n 50. & 767 a.  no less in the company than Two hundred Horse, (of all which he was the Captain) having received 
s Ibid. 766. n. 50 & 767 a.  the the blessing of his noble Mother Ela, than Abbess of Lacock, he began 
t Ibid. 766. n. 50. & 767 a.  his journey; and being received with great respect by the King of France, put 
u Ibid.  himself into his Army. After which, scil. in An. 1250. (34 Hen. 3.) the King of France, having put a Garrison 
x Ibid.  into Damieta, thence marching Eastwards, he attended him 
* Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 50. . And in this expedition took a strong Tower 
y Ibid 〈◊〉 n. 50. , not far from 〈◊〉, wherein were 
z Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 10.  the Wives of sundry noble Saracens; and after that, surprised 
a Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 10.  divers Merchants, passing with Camels, Mules, and Asses, laden with Gold, Silver, and Spices; as also 
b Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  many Carriages with Victual, which begot him much envy 
c Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  from the French; from whom thereupon he received 
d Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  great abuses.  
For which respect, he resolved 
e Ibid 〈◊〉▪ n. 10.  to stay at Acres, with the Templars and Hospitalers, until the rest of the English Nobleses came thither; unto whom he purposed 
f Ibid 〈◊〉▪ n. 10.  to represent the pride and insolences of the French. But, before the end of that year, passing 
g 〈…〉  from 〈◊〉 towards 〈◊〉, the Saracens gave them Battle 
h 〈…〉 ; in which, fight most valiantly 
i 〈…〉 , he killed 
k 〈…〉  above one hundred of them with his own hands; but having the hard sat to be overpowred with numbers, was there himself slain 
l 〈…〉 .  
It is reported 
m M. Par●●, 791. ● 30 & 40. , that the night before the death of this William (which thus happened in An. 1250. (34 Hen. 3.) in the Holy Land) Ela his Mother, then Abbess of Lacock, saw in a Vision the Heaven's open, and her Son armed at all parts (whose Shield she well knew) received with joy by the Angels; and, that she then ask, Who is this? it was answered, Do you not know your Son William, and his Armour? And she said Yes. And it was replied, It is he whom thou his Mother now beholdest. Moreover 
n M. Par●●, 791. n 30 & 40. , that she keeping in mind the time, about half a year after, when it was told her, held up her hands, and with a cheerful countenance said, I thy Handmaid, give thanks to thee, O Lord, that out of my sinful flesh, thou hast caused such a Champion against thine Enemies to be born.  
It is also reported 
* 〈…〉 , that in Anno 1252. (36 Hen. 3. which was about two years after this famous William Longespe was thus slain) the Sultan of Babylon, when Messengers were sent to him, for redemption of those who had been taken prisoners in that unhappy War, said, I much wonder at you Christians, who reverence the Bones of the Dead, why you inquire not for those of the Renowned and right Noble William Longespe; because there be many things reported of them, (whether fabulous or not, I cannot say;) viz. That, in the dark of the night, there have been appearances at his Tomb; and that to some, who called upon his God, many things were bestowed from Heaven. For which cause, and in regard of his great worth and Nobility of Birth, we have caused his Body to be here Entombed. Whereupon the Messengers desiring 
p Ibid. n. 20.  it, it was delivered 
q Ibid. n. 20.  to them by the Sultan, and thence brought 
r Ibid. n. 20.  to Acres, where they buried, 
s Ibid. n. 20.  it in the Church of S. Cross.  
After the death of this last mentioned William Longespe, William 
William.  his Son and Heir by 
t Rot. Pip. 36 Hen. 3. Oxon.  the before-specified Idonea, doing his homage, had Livery 
u Claus. 36 Hen. 3. m 5.  of all those Lands, whereof his Father was seized in Fee, when he was in that Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, wherein he died. Which William in 40 Hen. 3. being 
x Mat. Paris, 925. n. 40.  in the Tournament, then held at Buthe, was there overthrown 
y Mat. Paris, 925. n. 40. , and lost 
z Mat. Paris, 925. n. 40.  his credit. And having wedded 
a Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 6. Ex Autog. pen●s Th. Comitem Elginiz.  Maud, the Daughter of Walter Clifford, with whom he had 
b Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 6. Ex Autog. pen●s Th. Comitem Elginiz.  in marriage Twenty eight pounds eight shillings and two pence per annum Lands, in Culmintone in Com. Salop, by the gift of her Father, departed 
c Mat. Paris, 942. n. 40.  this life in the flower of his youth, viz. in An. 1257. (41 H. 3.) Whereupon Maud his Widow, according 
d Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 10.  to the Custom of the Realm, promising 
e Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 10.  upon her Oath, that she would not marry again without leave, had her Dowry then assigned 
f Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 10.  to her.  
In this her Widowhood, she gave 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 644 a. n. 50.  to the Canons of Barlings, in Com. Linc. for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of William Longespe her Husband, her whole Lordship of Cavenby in Com. Linc. with the Advowson of the Church, for the augmentation and support of four Canons more in that Abbey. After which, she married 
h Ro●. Fin. 12 Edw. 1. m. 3.  to john Gifford of Brimsfield in Com. Gloc.  
About this time also, the Wardship of the Lands, and Heir of this William Longespe, which had been formerly given 
i Mat. Paris, 943. n. 30. & 946. n. 10.  to Prince Edward, was bestowed 
k Mat. Paris, 943. n. 30. & 946. n. 10.  on the Queen; but soon after, viz. before the end of that year, Edmund de Lacie in consideration 
l Rot. Fin. 41 Hen. 3. m. 9 Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 15.  of ten marks in Gold given to the King, obtained Licence 
m Rot. Fin. 41 Hen. 3. m. 9 Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 15.  for Henry his Son, to contract Matrimony with Margaret, the eldest Daughter and Coheir to the said William. Whereupon, doing his homage, he had Livery 
n Claus. 42 Hen. 3. m. 5.  of all those Lands. Which Marriage, though not consummated till then, was concluded 
o Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lan●.  of betwixt William Longespe her Father, and the before specified Edmund, upon Friday before Christmas-day, An. 1256. (41 Hen. 3.) they having had Conference 
p Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lan●.  thereof before in Galcoigne. Whereupon the said William gave 
q Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lan●.  with her, the Manors of Burncestre and Middleton, with the Homages, Rents, Services, etc. And for her Dowry, the said Edmund, settled 
r Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lan●.  upon her for her life, in case she should survive his Son Henry, the Manors of Skippeys and Scales, with their Appurtenances. But after this, she took to Husband 
s Ex Vet. MS. penès ... Darel de Com. Wil●s. 〈◊〉. 1577.  Sir Walter Walrond Knight, by whom she had three Daughters, viz. 
t Ex Vet. MS. penès ... Darel de Com. Wil●s. 〈◊〉. 1577.  Cecely, married to john de Monemue, who died issueless; Aubrea, to 
u Ex Vet. MS. penès ... Darel de Com. Wil●s. 〈◊〉. 1577.  Walter Ingham; and Isabel, to 
x Ex Vet. MS. penès ... Darel de Com. Wil●s. 〈◊〉 1577.  Walter Nevil.   

Bohun:  
HVmphrey de Bohun, 
Humphrey. 1.  the first of this Noble Family, that settled here in England, being a Kinsman 
a Mon Anglic Vol 2. p. 67. n. 50.  to William Duke of Normandy, came 
b Mon Anglic Vol 2. p. 67. n. 50.  hither with him at his Conquest of this Realm; being called 
c Mon Anglic Vol 2. p. 67. n. 50.  Humphrey with the Beard; having that special denomination (as it seems) in 
d W. Malm●b. f. 56 b. n 20.  regard most of the Normans, did then totally shave their Faces.  
I do not find that he was possessed of any more Lordships in England at the time of the Conquerors Survey, than Taterford 
e Domesd. Nor●.  in Norfolk; nor have I seen more mention of him, than that he left issue 
f Monast Anglic Vol ●. 67 a n. 60.  Humphrey 
Humphrey 2.  the second, called The Great; who, by the appointment 
g Ibid.  of King William Rufus, took 
h Ibid.  to Wife Maud 
i Mabel Regist. de Lewes.  the Daughter of Edward de Saresbury, (Progenitor of the ancient Earls of Sarum) with whom he had 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67 b.  in Marriage, all the Lands which were purchased by the said Edward, viz. Weston juxta Salisbury, Walton, Newenton, Piriton, Staunton, Trobrege, and one Message in Salisbury, over the East Gate, with the Advowson of the Church of S. Cross, built over that Gate, together with a Meadow without the Town of Salisbury: Which Lordship of Weston was afterwards exchanged for the Manors of Wine●esford and Maningford.  
This Humphrey bearing 
l Regist. de Lewes.  a great regard to the Cluniack Order of Monks, whereof the Abbey of Lewes in Sussex, was the second of those, which had been seated here in England, gave 
m Regist. de Lewes.  thereunto his Church of Bishopstreet, with the consent of 〈◊〉 his Wife; but upon 
n Regist. de Lewes.  condition, that, if he should grant his Church of Farley (in Wiltshire) to the Monks of Lewes, and the Prior of Lewes place some of his Covent at Farley, that then those of Farley might wholly enjoy it.  
He had issue 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 67 b. n. 10.  Humphrey 
Humphrey 3.  the third, and Maud a Daughter: Which Humphrey was Steward 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 67 b. n. 10.  and Sewer 
q Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 620 a. n. 20.  to King Henry the First; and espoused 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 67 b. n. 10.  Margery, the eldest of the three Daughters of Milo, Earl of Hereford, Constable of England, Sister and Coheir to Mahel her Brother.  
This Humphrey, with the said Margery his Wife, were Founders 
s Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 620 a. n. 20.  of the Priory at Farley (commonly called Monkton-Farley) in Wiltshire, in An. 1125. (26 Hen. 1.) and annexed 
t Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 620 a. n. 20.  it as a Cell to the Abbey of Lewes in Sussex.  
Moreover, in 1 Steph. he was 
u Ric. Prior Hagustald. de gestis Regis Steph. Col. 315. n. 10.  one of the Witnesses to King Stephen's Laws; but when Maud, Daughter to King Henry the First (commonly called Maud the Empress) landed 
x Oesta Regis Steph. p. 946 D.  in England, with her Brother Robert, Earl of Gloucester, (4 Steph.) he adhered 
y Ibid. 948 A.  to her, and at the incitation of Milo, Earl of Hereford (his Wife's Father) fortified 
z Ibid. 948 A.  his Town of Trobregge against King Stephen, in such sort, as that it was impregnable.  
In 5 Steph. he gave 
a Rot Pip. 5 Steph. Wil●s.  Thirty two pounds ten shillings for his Relief, as to those Lands in Wiltshire, which were his Fathers; and 
b Rot Pip. 5 Steph. Wil●s.  Four hundred marks of Silver, that he might enjoy that Office of Sewer to the King (which his Father held.)  
To him it was that Maud the Empress by her special Charter 
c Ex ipso Autogr. penès Augustinum Styward de Lakyngheth in Com. Suff. An. 1575. , granted the Office of Sewer to her, both in England and Normandy; unto whom he so firmly adhered in all her troubles, that fight in the Battle of Winchester, on her part, in 6 Steph. he was there taken 
d W. Malmsb. f. 109 a n 10.  prisoner by William de Ipre.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon assessing the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, he certified 
e Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Wil●s.  the Knight's Fees, whereof his Grandfather was Enfeoffed to be Thirty and an half, De Veteri Feoffamento; and Nine and an half De Novo Feoffamento: For which Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, he paid Thirty marks and an half.  
At that time also, Margaret 
f Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Gloc.  his Wife (for so she is called in the Record) signified the Knight's Fees, which she then held (whereof the respective persons named in her Certificate were 
g Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Gloc.  Enfeosffed by Milo de Gloucester her Father) to be 
h Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Gloc.  seventeen De Veteri Feoffamento, and three and four parts De Novo.  
In 20 Hen. 2. this Humphrey accompanied 
o R. Hoved. 307.  Richard de Lucy (Justice of England) into Scotland, with a powerful Army, to waste that Country; and was 
p Joreval. col. 1105. n. 50.  one of the Witnesses to the accord then made by William King of Scots, and King Henry, as to the subjection of that Kingdom to the Crown of England. In the same year he joined 
q R. Hoved. 307 n. 10.  with other of the Loyal Peers; and giving Battle 
r R. Hoved. 307 n. 10.  to the Earl of Leicester, then in Rebellion (whose Army they totally routed) took him prisoner 
s R. Hoved. 307 n. 10. .  
Lastly, having confirmed 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 109 b. n. 10.  to the Canons of S. Dionis, near Soli●hampton, the Grant of the Church of Cheleworth, made by Humphrey his Father: He departed 
u Ibid. 67 b. n 20.  this life 6 Apr. An. 1187. (33 Hen. 2.) and was buried 
x Ibid. 67 b. n 20.  in the Chapterhouse of Lanthony near G●ocester; leaving Humphrey 
Humphrey 4.  his Son and Heir, whose custody the before mentioned Margery had 
y Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Wil●s. , and paid 
z Ibid.  Thirty pounds ten shillings, upon levying the Scutage of Gatway for those Knight's Fees, which belonged to his Barony, in regard he did not 
a Ibid.  attend the King in his Army thither.  
Which Humphrey (being the fourth of that name) was 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 67 b.  Earl of Here●ord, as also Constable of England, by descent from Margaret, his Mother, if the Chronicles of Lanthony mistake not; and took 
c Ibid. n. ●0. R. Hoved. f. 467 b. n 50.  to Wife Margaret, Daughter to Henry Earl of Huntingdon, Sister to William King of Scots, and Widow of Conan le Petit, Earl of Br●●any and Richmond: But of him I find nothing farther memorable, than that by this last Will and Testament, he 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 210 b. n. 10.  gave to the Canons of Bradenstoke, certain Lands in Uinelesford, of one mark per annum value; and that he was buried 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67 b. n. 30.  in the Chapterhouse at Lanthony; leaving issue 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67 b. n. 30.  Henry de Bohun his Son and Heir: Which Henry 
Henry.  in 9 Rich. 1. gave 
g Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Gloc.  Three hundred marks Fine to the King, for Livery of those Lands, that were the Inheritance of Margery, his Grandmother; and was, in truth, the first Earl of Hereford, of this great Family (though the Chronicle of Lanch●ny attributes that title to his Father) having a Grant 
h Cart. 1 Joh. p 1. n. 40 Liberat. ● 2 Joh. m. ●.  of Twenty pounds yearly of the Tertium Denarium Comitatus, made to him by King john, in 1 joh. in consideration 
i Cart. 1 Joh. p 1. n. 40 Liberat. ● 2 Joh. m. ●.  that he had surrendered divers Lordships to King Henry the Second; but the Constableship of England, his Father and Grandfather enjoyed before 
k Monast. Anglic. ut. supra. .  
In 6 joh. this Earl Henry answered 
l Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Wil●s.  to the King Fifty marks, and a Palfrey to have the like Possessions 
m Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Wil●s.  of Twenty Knights Fees belonging to the Honour of Huntendon, as King Henry the Second gave to Margery his Mother, upon a Verdict obtained by her, for the same, in his Court: And also to have 
n Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Wil●s.  the like Possession of Ryhale, as was adjudged to his Mother, in the time of King Richard the First.  
In 13 joh. he accounted 
o Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Glo●.  Twenty two pound thirteen shillings four pence, for Seventeen Knights Fees upon levying the Scutage of Wales.  
But, shortly after this, taking part with the Rebellious Barons, all his Lands were 
p Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25.  seized on by the King: Howbeit, upon the Agreement made at Runnimede, in 17 joh. he had restitution 
q Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25.  of them: And that Accord being made, was 
r Mat. Paris in An. 1215. p. 2●2.  one of those Twenty five Peers, who undertook that the King should observe the Great Charter (then ratified at ●unnimede) and to compel him thereto, in case he should refuse so to do. Moreover, the next ensuing year, the Barons raising new troubles; he was one of those, who, through the procurement of the King, was excommunicated 
t Ibid. 〈◊〉 An. 1216.  by the Pope. Nor returned he to his allegiance, upon the death of King john (as many of the great Men then did) but took 
u 〈…〉  part with the rest of that Rebellious Rout, which adhered to Lewes of France; and being 
x 〈…〉  one of the Leaders of their Army against King Henry the Third, in the Battle of Lincoln, 1 Hen. 3. was there taken prisoner 
y 〈…〉 . But, besides this, I have seen nothing farther memorable of him, than that he married 
z Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12. 〈…〉.  Maud, the sole Daughter to Geffrey Fitz-Piers, Earl of Essex, (afterwards wedded 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12. 〈…〉.  to Roger de Dantsey, (from which Roger she was ere long divorced 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12. 〈…〉. .) With whom he had 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12 〈…〉.  in Frankmarriage, the Lordship of Witehurst in Glocestershire. Which Maud became at length Heir 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Par. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12 〈…〉.  to her Brother, viz. William de Mandevile, the last Earl of Essex of that Family; whereby she brought 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12 〈…〉.  the Honour of Essex, with other Lands of her Inheritance to this family.  
This Earl Henry died upon the first day of june, An. 1220. (4 Hen. 3.) in his Voyage towards the Holy Land, and was buried 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12 〈…〉.  in the Chapterhouse at Lanthony, beforementioned; leaving issue three Sons, viz. 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67. b. ●. 30 & 40. Rot. fin. 12 Hen. 3. m 8. Cart. 12 Hen. 3. m. 9 M. Paris. in A. 12●● p. 372. a. 10. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m. 10. Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m▪ ●. Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 6. Plac. de Ba●co T. Mich. 12 H 3. Rot. 12 〈…〉.  Humphrey his Son and Heir, Henry, who died in his youth, and Ralph 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 446●. n. 50 & 60. ; as also one Daughter 
i Ex 〈◊〉 in Bibl. 〈◊〉.  called Margery, who became the Wife 
k Rot. J. 〈…〉.  of Waleran, Earl of Warwick.  
Upon the death of this Earl Henry, the custody of all his Lands was committed 
l Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. ●. 4.  by the King to William de Briwer, excepting the Manor of Wokesie, which was assigned 
m Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. ●. 4.  towards the maintenance of Maud his Widow, until Hunphrey his Son and Heir should set forth her Dowry. Which Humphrey, 
Humphrey.  doing his homage 
n Pat. 5 H. ●. p. 1. m. 3.  in 5 Hen. 3. had Livery 
o Pat. 5 H. ●. p. 1. m. 3.  of his Castle of Casdecot. And possessing the Honour of Essex, etc. by descent from Maud his Mother, was created 
p Cart. 1 Jo● p. 1. n. 40.  Earl of Essex, 28 Apr. 1 joh. being (in his time) called 
q Mon. Ang●●●▪ Vol ●. 69 ●. n. 30.  The good Earl of Nereford.  
In An. 1227. (11 Hen. 3.) this Humphrey stood 
r Mat. Paris. in An. 122●. p. 337. ●. 〈◊〉.  up with the Earl of Chester, and others, on the behalf of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, from whom the Manor of Berkhamstead, had been injuriously taken by the King, and given to Walter Ties, And, upon that account, having a Rendezvous at Stanford in Lincolnshire, advertised 
s Ibid.  the King in a threatening manner, That he should redress this injury with speed; and moreover requiring, That he should, without delay, restore unto them the Charter of Liberties, and that of the Forest, sealed anew (which he had concelled at Oxford;) otherwise they would compel him so to do. All which being performed, they 
t Ibid.  returned quietly to their homes.  
In 13 Hen. 3. this Earl was acquitted 
u Rot. Pip. ●3 Hen. 3. Wil●s.  for Fifteen Knights Fees, and a fifth part upon the Scutage of Kery in Wales, being the moiety of the Fees of Trobregge. And in 20 Hen. 3. giving 
x Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m. 1.  one hundred pound relief, for the Lands and Fees, which did by Inheritance descend unto him from Maud, Countess of Essex, his Mother; did his homage for them. Moreover, at that great solemnity of King Henry the Thirds Marriage, the same year, he performed 
y Mat. Paris, in An. 1236. p. 421. n. 10.  the Office of Marshal in the King's House.  
And three years after, viz. An. 1239. (23 H. 3.) was 
z Ibid. p. 488. n. 50.  one of the Godfathers at the Font, for Edward, eldest Son to the King (there being no less than nine in all, viz. Five of the Spiritual, and four of Temporal Lords.)  
Furthermore, this Earl executed 
a Rot. Pip de iisdem annis. Kent.  the Office of Sheriff, for the County of Kent, for half of the 23, and for two years following, viz. 24 & 25 Hen. 3.  
Also, in 26 Hen. 3. being 
b M. Paris, in Anno 1242. p. 596.  in Gascoigne, and discerning, That the King was wholly governed by the Counsels of Aliens, he returned 
c M. Paris, in Anno 1242. p. 596.  back with Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (and other of the Nobles, who departed thence at that time) in discontent, for those Reasons.  
In 28 Hen. 3. joining with the Earl of Clare, and some other of the English Barons, he advanced 
d Ibid. in An. 1244. p. 638. n. ●0. & p. 647. n. 30.  against the Welsh, then in Arms, and had with them some fierce encounters: But the chief cause of their Insurrection at that time, he himself was 
e Ibid. in An. 1244. p. 638. n. ●0. & p. 647. n. 30. , in regard he detained 
f Ibid. in An. 1244. p. 638. n. ●0. & p. 647. n. 30.  that part of the Inheritance of Isabel, his Wife's Sister, wedded 
g Ibid. in An. 1244. p. 638. n. ●0. & p. 647. n. 30.  to David, Son of Leoline, Prince of Wales, which belonged 
h Ibid. in An. 1244. p. 638. n. ●0. & p. 647. n. 30.  to her by descent from Wil●iam de Breause, of brecknock, their Father. And, the next year following, had command 
i Claus. 29 H. 3. m. 3. in dorso.  to join with Wil●iam de Cantilupe, and to scour the Marches of those bold Invaders, from Brecknock to Shrewsbury.  
In An. 1246. (30 Hen. 3.) with the rest of the English Peers, he signed 
* Ibid. in An. 1246. p. 700. n. 50.  a Letter to the Pope, whereby, representing the oppressions under which this Kingdom then suffered from the Court of Rome; they threatened to free themselves, if sudden remedy were not otherwise had.  
In this year also, he accounted 
k Rot. Pip. ●0 H. 3. Essex ● Herif.  to the King Ninety eight pounds and two shillings, for ninety eight Knights Fees, and a third part, upon levying the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter.  
And in An. 1248. (32 Hen. 3.) was 
l Mat. Paris, in eodem anno p. 743. n 5.  in that Parliament then held at London, Octab. Purif. wherein the King, demanding Money, was much rebuked by the Peers; because upon the last Tax granted to him, he promised, That he would not thenceforth impose the like upon them. In the same year, upon the King's request 
m Ibid. p. 751. n. 10. , with divers other of the Nobles, he met 
n Ibid. p. 751. n. 10.  at Westminster, 3 Id. Octob. for celebrating the Feast of S. Edward. And in An. 1250. (34 Hen. 3.) took upon him the Cross, and went 
o Ibid. p 773. ● 30.  to the Holy Land. In 36 Hen. 3. his Wife Eleanor, being then dead, and leaving issue, he had 
p Claus. 36 Hen. 3. m. 16.  Livery of her part of those Lands, which were of the Inheritance of Walter Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke. And in 37 Hen. 3. was present 
q Mat. Paris●▪ in An 1253. 37 H. 3. p. ●66. n. 30. , with other of the Peers, 3 May, when that formal curse was denounced in Westminster-Hall, against the Violators of Magna Charta, with Bell, Book, and Candle; in which year he Founded 
r Stow's S●rvey, 185 b.  the Church of the Fryers-augustines', in Broadistreet, within the City of London.  
In 41 Hen. 3. he had the custody 
s Claus. 41. Hen. 3. in dorso m 6.  of the Marches of Wales, betwixt Montgomery, and the Earl of Glocesters Lands: And in 42 Hen. 3. received command 
t ●laus 42 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Che●ter, upon Monday before Midsummer-day, to march against the Welsh, then in hostility.  
In An. 1258. (42 Hen. 3.) he was 
u Mat. Paris▪ in eodem An. p 968. n. ●0.  one of the first of those great Men, that entered into a Combination against the King; the issue whereof, at last, proved fatal to them. And, in 44 Hen. ●▪ being 
x Claus. 44 Hen. ●. m. 17.  one of the Barons of the Marches, he was 
y Claus 44 Hen. ●▪ m. 17.  (with the rest) commanded to attend Roger Mortimer, the chief of them, with all his power, for the defence of those parts, against Lewelin ap Griffin, and his adherents.  
In 48 Hen. 3. the King acknowledging 
z Pat. 48 Hen. 3. m. 13.  his good services (the times being then turbulent) granted 
a Pat. 48 Hen. 3. m. 13.  him the Marriage of Roger de Tonies Heir. Shortly after which, he joined 
b Ibid. m. 18▪  with Prince Edward, and other of the Loyal Nobles, in that undertaking, for the Kings observing the Award, which the King of France should make touching the Provisions of Oxford, and all other differences betwixt him and the Barons. (This being after the Battle of Lewes, when the King was their prisoner.) Nevertheless, shortly after, he was with the Rebellious Barons in the Battle of evesham, 49 Hen. 3. and there taken prisoner ᶜ; whereupon his Lands were extended 
d Esc. 49. Hen. 3. n. 3. .  
But long he did not continue so, as it seems; for it appears 
e Pat. 50 H. 3. m 44. , that the next ensuing year, the King acknowledging his faithful services, was pleased by his Letters Patents, to grant, That the Manors of Sudham and Witherest, with the Appurtenances, and one hundred shillings (per annum) Land in Haresfe●● in Com. Gloc. As also the Reversion of the Lordships of Kinebauton in Com. 〈◊〉 Walden. and Deepden in Com. Essex. All which, he the said Earl had long before passed to Humphrey his Son and Heir, after his own decease; and to the Heirs of his Body, by joan his Wife, Daughter of Robert de Quency, lawfully begotten; should remain to the said Earl and Heirs, notwithstanding his late forfeiture, in adhering to Simon Mountfort, late Earl of Leicester, and his Complices in their Rebellion against him.  
This Earl had two 
f Mon. Anglic. ●ol. 2. 67 a. n. 40 & 50.  Wives; first Maud, Daughter to the Earl of Ewe; by whom he left issue 
g Mon. Anglic. ●ol. 2. 67 a. n. 40 & 50.  Humphrey, his Son and Heir, who succeeded him in these Earldoms of Hereford and Essex; and four Daughters, viz. Maud, Wife of Anselm, Son and Heir to William Marshal, Alice Wife of ... Thony; ... Wife of ... Quincy; and ... Which Maud, his Wife, died 
h Mon. Anglic. ●ol. 2. 67 a. n. 40 & 50.  on the Eve of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and was buried 
i Mon. Anglic. ●ol. 2. 67 a. n. 40 & 50.  in the Chapterhouse at Lanthony.  
His second Wife was called 
k Ibid. 68 n. 10.  Maud de Avenebury; by whom he had issue 
l Ibid. 68 n. 10.  Sir john de Bohun, Lord of Haresfield, (who, adhering 
m Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 28.  to Mountfort, Earl of Leicester, and other the Rebellious Barons, vanquished in the Battle of Evesham, made 
n Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 28.  his Peace with the King in the Fiftieth of Henry the Third.) Which Maud dying 
o Mon. Anglic Vol. ●. 67 a. n. 20.  at Sorges in Gascoigne, was there buried 
p Mon. Anglic Vol. ●. 67 a. n. 20. ; but afterwards, by her Son, translated to Lanthony, and with great solemnity interred 
q Mon. Anglic Vol. ●. 67 a. n. 20. , near to the Earl, her Husband.  
This Earl died 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 68 n. 10. Rot. Fin. 3 Edw. 1. m. 10. Esc. 3 Ed. 1. n. 1. Mon. Anglic. ut supra n. 10.  upon the Twenty fourth of September, An. 1275. (3 Edw. 1.) and was buried 
s Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 68 n. 10. Rot. Fin. 3 Edw. 1. m. 10. Esc. 3 Ed. 1. n. 1. Mon. Anglic. ut supra n. 10.  before the High Altar in the Abbey of Lanthony.  
Unto whom succeeded Humphrey his Grandson, Son and Heir to Humphrey his Son, who died in the life time of his Father. But before I proceed to speak of this his Successor in these Earldoms, I shall take notice of what I find most memorable of Humphrey his Father, who lived not to be Earl.  
This Humphrey 
Humphrey 6.  (the sixth of that name) in 42 Hen. 3. had 
t Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 11.  command (with divers other great Men) to march with Horse and Arms to Chester, and to be there the Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the pour of Leoline, Prince of Wales, who had then made some hostile incursions on those parts. So likewise 
u Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  to be at Hereford on Monday next after Candlemass-day, in the Forty seventh of Henry the Third.  
Being a person of a very turbulent spirit, he took part with the Rebellious Barons upon all occasions; and therefore in 47 Hen. 3. was 
x Ex Vet. MS. in Bibl. Bo●l. 8. V. 8. Th. f 136 a.  excommunicated, together with that great Rebel S. Mountfort, Earl of Leicester, and other his Complices, for plundering divers Churches, and committing much Sacrilege; and, meeting 
y H. Knighton col. 2446. n 40.  with the rest of them in the Parliament then held at Oxford, thenceforth 
z H. Knighton col. 2446. n 40.  began to put himself in Arms against the King; whereupon Prince Edward besieged 
a Mat. Paris, in A. 1263. n. 30.  his Castles of Hay and Huntingdon, in the Marches of Wales, and took 
b Mat. Paris, in A. 1263. n. 30.  them; so also 
c Mat. Paris, in A. 1263. n. 30.  his Castle of Brecknock.  
In An. 1264. (48 Hen. 3.) being 
d Chro. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 116 b. & 119 a.  in Arms with other of the Rebellious Barons, he endeavoured 
e Chro. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 116 b. & 119 a.  (with them) to expel all Aliens; and wasted the Lands of those who did not submit to the Provisions made at Oxford. Moreover, he was 
f Chro. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 116 b. & 119 a.  one of the Lead▪ of their Rebellious Army, at that fatal Battle of Lewes, where the King was made prisoner. Whereupon he was by them constituted Governor 
g H Knighton, col. 2445. n. 42.  
g Pat. 48 H 3. m. 12.  of Goodrig Castle, as also of the Castle 
h Ibid. m. 7.  at Winchester. And the next year following, was General 
i Chron. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. 63 b. & 64 a. & Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 67 b. n. 60.  of their Foot Forces in the Battle of Evesham, where their whole Army being routed and destroyed, he was taken prisoner 
k MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. inter codices Digb n. 11. ●86 a . It is said by some, That when he came near the place of fight, he withdrew himself: But, being thus taken, he was sent prisoner 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 68 a.  to Beeston Castle in Cheshire, where he died 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 68 a. , on Simon and judes' Eve, next following that Battle (his Father then living) and was buried 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 68 a.  in the Abbey of ●umbermere in that County.  
This Humphrey (the sixth of that name) took 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 727 b.  to Wife Eleanor, one of the three Daughters and Coheirs to William de Breause of Brecknock (a great Baron) Coheir 
p Ibid. a. n. 5●.  also to Eve her Mother, one of the Five Daughters and Coheirs of William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke; and had 
q Ibid. 5●7. n. 50. Ibid. Vol. 2. 67 b. n. 60  with her the whole Lordship of Brecknock, of her Father's Inheritance; as also Livery 
r Pat. 3● H. 3. m. 10. , in her Right (together with Roger de Mortimer and Maud his Wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eve his Wife, the other Daughters and Coheirs to the said William de Breause) of the Castle and Town of Haverford, part of the Lands Hereditarily descending to them from Walter Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke, (Brother of Eve their Mother.)  
By which Eleanor he left issue 
s Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 2. 67 b. n. 60.  Humphrey de Bohun the Seventh, who succeeded 
t Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 2. 67 b. n. 60.  his Grandfather in these Earldoms of Hereford and Essex.  
Another Wife he had, called joan, Daughter of Robert de Quency (as is manifest by that Grant of King Henry the Third, to Humphrey, Earl of Hereford, his Father, in 50 Hen. 3. before recited;) but whether she was his first Wife or not, I cannot determine.  
This Humphrey 
Humphrey. 7.  (the Grandson) in 2 Edw. 1. had the Castle and Town of Haverford, which were of his Inheritance, then restored 
u Pat. 2 Ed. 1. m. 8.  to him; as also Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 3 E●w. 1. ●. ●.  of all his other Lands, the next ensuing year, doing his homage upon the death of his Grandfather.  
And in 10 Edw. 1. being appointed 
y Rot. 〈◊〉. re●chal. 〈◊〉 An. 10 Ed. 1. m. 5.  to make his abode in the Parts of Brecknock, deputed 
z Rot. 〈◊〉. re●chal. 〈◊〉 An. 10 Ed. 1. m. 5.  john de Bohun, his Uncle, to attend the King for performance of the Office of Constable of England, in his absence.  
In 14 Edw. 1. he was 
a Rot. So●tag. de 〈◊〉. 14 Ed. 1. m. 4.  with the King's Army in Wales, and had 
b Rot. So●tag. de 〈◊〉. 14 Ed. 1. m. 4.  thereupon Scutage of his Tenants: But in 20 Edw. 1. being convicted 
c Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. ●. m. 11.  of some misdemeanour, before the King and his Council, his Royalties, for his Lands in Brecknock, were seized 
d Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. ●. m. 11.  on, and committed to Roger de Burghul.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was sent 
e Tho. 〈◊〉 34. n. ●0.  into Holland, with john, Son to the Earl of Holland, (who had married the Daughter of King Edward) when he went to challenge the Inheritance of his Father, about that time slain.  
In the same year it was 
m H Knig●ton, col. 2453. n. 10. , that the King caling a Parliament at Salisbury, required 
n H Knig●ton, col. 2453. n. 10.  this Earl and some others, to go into Gascoigne. To whom they answered 
o H Knig●ton, col. 2453. n. 10. ; that if he did go himself in person they would attend him: But the King, threatening 
p H Knig●ton, col. 2453. n. 10.  them with high words, that he would compel them to go without him; they put 
q H Knig●ton, col. 2453. n. 10.  themselves in Arms. Which being discerned, that business was prosecuted no farther.  
In that year likewise, he was one of those, who boldly prohibited 
r Tho. 〈◊〉 p. ●9.  the Lord Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, to levy that Tax upon the People, of the eighth penny, then granted to the King, in the Parliament, held at S. Edmunds-bury; and incited 
s Tho. 〈◊〉 p. ●9.  the Londoners to stand with them for recovery of their Liberties.  
The same year command 
t H. Knighton, 〈◊〉 2510. ●. 60. & 2511 〈◊〉 col. 25●3  being given to this Earl, and some others, to provide themselves with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Flanders; not obeying, he was discharged 
u H. Knighton, 〈◊〉 2510. ●. 60. & 2511 〈◊〉 col. 25●3  from his Office of Constable of England.  
Also the King being then beyond Sea; Edward his Son, left Custos Regni, in his absence, sending 
* H. Knighton, 〈◊〉 2510. ●. 60. & 2511 〈◊〉 col. 25●3  unto him and to the Earl-Marshal, to repair to his Parliament at London, on the tenth of October; they came 
x H. Knighton, 〈◊〉 2510. ●. 60. & 2511 〈◊〉 col. 25●3  with five hundred Horse, and a multitude of Foot-soldiers; but would not adventure within the City Walls, unless their own men might keep the Gates: Nor consent 
y 〈…〉  to any thing then proposed, except the King did confirm the Great Charter, with some Articles thereunto added; as also the Charter of the Forest; and grant, that no Aid should thenceforth be exacted from the Clergy, or Laity, but by consent of the Lords: as also, 
z 〈…〉  that they themselves, and all theirs who had refused to go into Flanders with him, should be pardoned. All which was yielded 
a 〈…〉  to; and performance made accordingly.  
Moreover in that year he was 
b 〈…〉  with the K. in Scotland, when he obtained that great Victory near Roxborough; but upon their return to Carlisle, got leave 
c 〈…〉  to come home. At or about this time, it was that he passed 
d 〈…〉  the Mountains of Scotland, with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and besieged 
e 〈…〉  the Castle of Rindromi in Marre; which they took 
f 〈…〉 .  
This Earl married 
g 〈…〉  Maud Daughter 
h 〈…〉  of William de Fienles, and endowed 
i 〈…〉  her at the same time (by the consent 
k 〈…〉  of Humphrey E. of Hereford, his Grandfather) with the third part of all his Lands. Moreover Queen Alianore in consideration 
l 〈…〉  of this marriage with that her Kinswoman, obliged 
m 〈…〉  herself to pay unto him a thousand pounds of Silver. And, besides all this; the King to manifest his kindness to her thereupon, granted 
n 〈…〉  them the Castle and Manor of hay, in the Marches of Wales.  
He departed 
o 〈…〉  this life at 
* 〈…〉  Plessy, in ann. 1298. (26 Edw. 1.) and lieth buried 
p 〈…〉  with his Wife in the Chapel of our Lady at Walden, in Esser.  
To whom succeeded 
q 〈…〉  Humphrey de Bohun (the eighth) his Son and Heir; who, in 27 Edw. 1. doing his Homage 
r 〈…〉  had livery 
s 〈…〉  of his Father's Lands.  
In 30 Edw. 1. this Earl by a formal conveyance, gave and granted 
t 〈…〉  unto the King, the inheritance of all his Lands and Lordships in this Realm; as also of his Earldoms of Hereford, and Essex, and Constableship of England. After which, viz. in 32 Edward. 1. he was 
u 〈…〉  in Scotland, in his service. And the same year attended 
x 〈…〉  Prince Edward beyond Sea, having Livery 
y 〈…〉  out of the King's Wardrobe for his expenses. But upon his marriage of Elizabeth the King's Daughter, about that time, the King regranted 
z 〈…〉  to him all his Lands, Castles, Lordships, etc. wheresoever, both in England, or Wales; as also the right of this his Earldom of Hereford, with the Constableship of England, which he thereupon entailed upon the issue of his Body 
a 〈…〉 , lawfully begotten: and, for want of such issue, from and after the death of himself, and his said Wife, covenanted that the Lordship of Plessets (in Essex) with the Hamlets of High-Estrey, and Great-Wa●tham, with the appurtenances; as also the Manors of Walden, Quendon, Depedene, and Shenfeld, in Essex; Stakes, and Fobbing, in Hertfordshire; Enfeld in Middlesex; Kynebauton, in Huntendonshire; and the Constableship of England, should wholly remain to the King and his Heirs for ever. Moreover, that the Manors of Agmondesham, in Buckinghamshire; Wolesey, in Wiltshire; Sutham, and Whitenhurst, in Gloucestershire; the Castle and Manor of Huntinton in Herefordshire; the Castles of Brecknock, hay, and Caldecote, in Netherwent, within the Marches of Wales, together with all his Lands in Newton, within the same Marches, should remain to his right Heirs.  
In 34 E. 1. the K. granted 
b 〈…〉  to this Earl (being 
* 〈…〉  then in Scotland, in his service) and to Elizabeth his Wife in tail the whole Territory of Anandale, in Scotland; but for want of issue betwixt them, to remain to the King and his Heirs.  
This Earl in 35 Edw. 1. being with the King in his Scotish Wars, departed 
c 〈…〉  thence without leave: for which offence, at the instance of Q. Margaret he obtained 
d 〈…〉  his pardon.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he entered into a solemn agreement 
e 〈…〉 , by Covenant under his Seal, with Henry Earl of Lincoln, john Earl Warren and Surry, Aymere de Valence, Earl of Pembrok●, Robert de Clifford, and some other Barons, to defend the King's person, and the rights of his Crown; and to redress what was amiss; as by a special Instrument, bearing date at 〈◊〉, the last of january, in the same year, appears. In 2 Edw. 2. he was 
f 〈…〉  in another expedition into Scotland. And in that year was one of those great men, who took 
g 〈…〉  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and conspired 
h 〈…〉  the death of Piers de Gavaston (the great favourite of that time) for the better recovery 
i 〈…〉  of the people's liberties.  
In 3 Edw. 2. he was 
k 〈…〉  the principal p●rson sent by the King from York, with a sufficient strength, for guarding the Marches of Scotland. And in 5 Edw. 2. had restitution 
l Pat 5 ● 2. p. 1. m. 19  of the Constableship of England, which the King had for some reasons seized into his own hands. Furthermore, in 6 Edw. 2. he was 
m Claus. ● Ed 2. m. 25.  the chief person in Commission, to continue a Treaty begun at Mar●●yate, with Lodowick Earl of Eureux▪ the Bishop of Po●ctou, and others; concerning certain matters of great moment, touching the King himself and some of the great Noblemen of England: which treaty was 
n Claus. ● Ed 2. m. 25.  to continue at Lo●don, but neither the Commissioners, nor their retinue to lodge in the City. But after this, viz. in 7 Edw. 2. being 
o 〈…〉  in that fatal Battle of Str●v●●g in Scotland, and the English Army routed; he was taken 
p 〈…〉  Prisoner in the flight (near unto the Castle of Botheville:) yet had his liberty, soon after, by exchange 
q Th. Wals. 81. n 4●.  for the Wife of Robert de Brus, who had been long Captive in England.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he was 
r 〈…〉  with the Earl of Lancaster, and other of his party, at the beheading of Piers Gavaston near Wa●wick. In 9 Ed. 2. he was 
s Rot. Scnc 9 E 2. ●. 5.  again in Scotland.  
In 11 E. 2 he received command 
t Claus. 11 E●w 2. 10. 23.  to send two hundred Foot-soldiers out of his Territories of Brecknock, Penken●lyn, and Cantredsclyfe, in Wales, to be at Newcastle, on the morrow after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross, to march into Scotland. And in the same year had a grant from the King, of the Castle of Buelte, in Ireland, with the Lands thereto belonging. In which year, he entertained 
u 〈…〉  Sir Peter de Ouvedale Knight, by Indenture, to serve him during life; and to receive Livery of Robes and ... as his other Bachelors; as also bouche of Court; with Hay and Oats for four Horses; and Wages for four Grooms in time of peace, whensoever he should come to Court by his command. But in times of War, and for Tourney, Hay and Oat●s for eight Horses, and Wages for eight Grooms; with satisfaction for such Horses and Arms as he should lose in War, in his service.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he was 
x 〈…〉  again in the King's service in Scotland. So also 
y 〈…〉  in 13 Ed. 2.  
In 14 Edw. 2. the King having intelligence 
z 〈…〉  that he was raising forces in the Marches of Wales, against Hugh le Despencer the younger, (for those reasons which I have in my discourse, of William de Braose expressed) sent 
a 〈…〉  him a peremptory command to forbear: which he obeyed not▪ but forthwith joined 
b 〈…〉  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in that great Insurrection, then by him made: and when others forsook him, stuck 
e 〈…〉  to him firmly (the particulars whereof I refer to the Story of that Earl:) and, having forced 
f 〈…〉  the King by terror to assent to those their insolent actings, he published 
g 〈…〉  the Edict, in Westminster-Hall, for the banishment of Hugh despence● the elder. And the next year following (s●il. 14 Edw. 2.) joined 
h 〈…〉  with Roger Mortimer, and others, in the wasting his Lands in Wales.  
But soon after this, the Scene altered; for the King, getting power, so fiercely pursued 
i Th. Wals. sub anno, 1322. 15 Edw. 2. p 94. n. 1●.  these potent Rebels, and all their adherents; that at Burrough-Brigg, in Yorkshire, he utterly defeated 
k Th. Wals. sub anno, 1322. 15 Edw. 2. p 94. n. 1●.  them: where, this Earl, endeavouring to pass the Bridge, was by a Soldier (who lurked underneath) run 
l Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 447. b. n. 30 H. Knighton. Coll. 254●. n. 60.  through the Body with a Lance 16 Martii, ann. 1321 (15 Ed. 2.) and buried 
m Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 68 a. n 5●.  at the Friers-Preachers, in York.  
He had to Wife 
n Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 447. b. n. 20.  Elizabeth, one of King Edward the firsts Daughters, Widow of john Earl of Holland. Which Elizabeth had in jointure 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 〈…〉 , the Barony of Essex. By whom he had issue 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 〈…〉  six Sons; viz. Humphrey, who died young; john, Humphrey, Edward, William, afterwards Earl of Northampton; and Aeneas: And four Daughters; viz. 
q 〈◊〉. n. 50.  Margaret, who died young; Alian●●, Margaret the Wife of Hugh de Courtney (Son and 
* 〈…〉  Heir to Hugh de Courtney, the first Earl of Deuin, of that name) and Isabel, who died in her Childhood.  
Which Edward de Bohun, in 4 Edw. 3. had a grant 
r 〈…〉  from the King, of the Lordships of 〈◊〉, and Send, in Wiltshire (part of the Lands of Hugh le Despencer, Earl of Win●hester; and forfeited by his attainder) to hold to hims●●●●▪ and the Heirs male of his Body lawfully begotten. But of him I have seen no more, than that in ● Edw▪ 3 he was sent 
s 〈…〉  (together with some of the English Nobles as Ambassador into Scotland, to be present at the Parliament of Edw●rd Baillol then King of that Realm; and that he died 
t 〈…〉  without issue.  
To this last Humphrey succeeded 
u 〈…〉  john de Bohun 
john.  his Son and Heir, in these Earldoms of Hereford, and Essex, and Constable-ship of England; who was made 
* 〈…〉  Knight of the bath, upon the twentieth of january 20 E. 2. and then had 
x 〈…〉 , by the special command of Prince Edward his Robes for that Solemnity allowed unto him, out of the King's Wardrobe, as for an Earl.  
After which, being girt 
* Lell. Cell. Vol. 1. 332.  with the Sword of Knighthood (together with the King himself) upon the Eve of the 〈◊〉 of our Lady, 1 Edw. 3. by john Brother to the Earl of Henault; he went 
y 〈…〉  into Scotland, in that expedition made the same year. And in 9 E. 3. was 
z 〈…〉  again in Scotland, in K. Edward's service.  
This john first took to Wife 
* Mon Ang●. Vol. 2. ut supra.  Alice, Daughter of Edmund Earl of Arundel (for the making of which match, a special Dispensation 
a Rot. Rom. 18 E. ●. m. ●.  was, by the King's special endeavour, procured from the Pope; to the end it might be a means to qualify those great animosities, which then were betwixt both those families:) which Alice, soon after died 
b Mon. Ang. ut supra. , and was buried 
c Mon. Ang. ut supra.  at Waldene. He afterwards wedded 
d Ibid. Esc. 10 E. ●. n. 62.  Margaret the Daughter of Ralph Lord Basset; but, having no 
e Ibid. Esc. 10 E. ●. n. 62.  issue by either of them, departed 
f Ibid. Esc. 10 E. n. 62.  this life at Kirkby-Thure, in Westmoreland, upon the Feast day of S. Fabian, and Sebastian, in ann. 1335. (9 Edw. 3.) and was buried 
g Mon. Angl. ut supra.  at Stratford, near London: the Lands whereof he was found 
h Esc. 10 E. 3. n 62.  to die seized of, being as followeth; viz. a certain Tenement called Blanch-Appelton, in the City of London; the Manor of Wokesey, in Com. Wiltes. Whytenhurst, in Comit. Glouc.. the Castles of Hay, Brecknock, Caldecote, and Huntingdon, in the Marches of Wales; the Manor of Agmondesham, in Com. Buck. Northamstede, in Comit. Hartf. Enefeild, in Com. Midd. Farnham, Dunmaw, Fobbing, Querndon, Badewe, and Depeden, in Comitat. Essex Hatfeild,. and Brometho, in Com. ... Kenebauton, with the Castle and Honour in Huntendonshire; Waldene, Great-Waltham, and Plessets, with the Castle, in Essex also: and the Lordship of Donne, in Middlesex; which he held jointly with Margaret his Wife.  
Whereupon this his whole inheritance descended 
i Esc. 〈◊〉 ut supra.  to Humphrey his next Brother, than 
k Esc. 〈◊〉 ut supra.  twenty four years of age.  
Which Humphrey 
Humphrey.  in 11 Edwar. 3. had an assignation ˡ of an hundred and forty six pounds, fourteen shillings, and eight pence, for Wages of thirty Men at Arms, which were of his retinue in the Garrison of Perth, in Scotland, from the fourteenth of November, in the tenth year of that King's Reign, until the twentieth of April next following. And in 14 Ed. 3. was 
m Froisa●d 29. b. & 30. ●  in that great Naval fight against the French, near Sluice.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
n 〈…〉  one of those eminent Lords, who were at that great Feast and Justs, which the King held at London, for love 
o 〈…〉  of the Countess of Salisbury. And, in 16 Edw. 3. amongst others, received command 
p Rot. 〈◊〉 16 E. 3. ●. 11.  from the King, to provide forty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers, for his service in that expedition then made into Britanny; appointing 
q Ibid.  him to be at London, on the Octaves of S. Hillary, there to treat and conclude with his Council, touching the Wages for those his Soldiers in that Service.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he attended 
r 〈…〉  the King into France, for relieving Agu●●●on, then besieged by the French. And in 21 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
s Pat. 21 E 3. p. 3. m 4.  to fortify and embattail these his Manor Houses, viz. Writtele, Brymshoo, Apechilde, Deepden and Walden, in Essex; Enfield in Middesex; Wocksey, Uphaven and Send, in Wiltshire; and Whitenhurst in Glocestershire.  
In 26 Edw. 3. the King apprehending 
t 〈…〉  some danger of an invasion by the French, commanded 
u 〈…〉  him forthwith to repair to some one of his Lodships in Essex, there to give his best assistance for prevention thereof. And upon 
x 〈…〉  the Arraying of Soldiers, the same year for his service, charged 
y Ibid  him with sixty Men, for his Honour of Brecknoc in Wales.  
In 33 Edw. 3. he again attended 
z Froissar●, sol. 100 ●  the King into France. But after that time, I have not found any thing memorable of him; than that he died 
a Esc. 3. E. 3. n. 10 Mon. Anglic Vol. 1 447 b. n. 50 Ibid. Vol. 268 n. ●0.  unmarried 15 Octob. An. 1361. (35 Edw. 3.) and was buried 
b Esc. 3. E. 3. n. 10 Mon. Anglic Vol. 1 447 b. n. 50 Ibid. Vol. 268 n. ●0.  in the Church of the Friers-augustines', in the City of London, which he re-edified 
c Stow's Survey, p. 185  in An. 1354. Whereupon, all his Lands and Honours descended 
d Esc. 37 E. 3. n. ●0.  to Humphrey de Bohun his Nephew, Son of William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton (his Brother.) Which Humphrey was thenceforth Earl of Hereford, Essex, and Northampton, and likewise Constable of England.  
But before I proceed to speak of him, I must take leave to say something of William his Father.  
¶ This William, 
William.  before he arrived to the Title of Earl, was 
e Earl of 〈…〉 Coll. Vol. 1. 686.  one of those great Lords, that prosecuted Roger de Mortimer (who afterwards suffered death, as I shall show in due place.) And, in the Parliament held at London, 11 Edw. 3. (amongst other eminent persons who were raised to the like Dignity) upon the advancing of Edward the Black Prince, to the Dukedom of Cornwall, was created 
f Cart. 11 E 3. ●. 49.  Earl of Northampton, March 17. Shortly after which, he had a Grant 
g Ibid▪ n. 49.  of the Castle, Manor, and Town of Stanford, with the Lordship of Grantham in Lincolnshire (which john de Warren, Earl of Surrey, held for life:) Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Fodringhey in Northamptonshire (which Mary, Countess of S. Paul, then also held for life;) and the Castle and Manor of Okeham in Rutland, with the Sheriffalty of the County of Rutland; to hold to Himself, and the Heirs-males of his Body, under certain conditions in the said Grant expressed: The extent of all which, may be seen in the 
h 〈…〉  Record.  
In that year also, he was 
i 〈…〉  joined in Commission with the Bishop of Lincoln, the Earl of Suffolk, and others, to treat with Philip, King of France, touching the Right of King Edward to that Realm; with power to make Declaration of the same.  
And at that time was likewise constituted 
k 〈…〉  one of the King's Commissioners, to treat of Peace with David de Bruys, King of Scotland.  
In 12 Edw. 3. having married 
l 〈…〉  Elizabeth, the third of the Sisters, and Coheirs of Sir Giles de Badlesmere (an eminent Baron) then 
m 〈…〉  Twenty eight years of age, he had an 
n 〈…〉  Assignation of her Purparty of those Lands, which by Inheritance descended to her, upon the death of her said Brother, viz. The Manor of ●onge in Kent; as also divers Lands in Snodhurst and Greenwich, in that County; the Manors of Lachlegh in Essex; of Hameldon in Rutland; and of Ideshale in Shropshire. In which year he went 
o 〈…〉  with Henry, Earl of Lancaster, and others into Flanders; the King also, being 
p 〈…〉  at that time there with a great Army, in order to his claim of the Crown of France. And was 
q 〈…〉  one of the Marshals in the third Battalia of King Edward's Army, drawn up at Utronfosse against the French. Moreover, in 14 Edw. 3. he was 
r 〈…〉  in that famous Naval fight before Sivyse in Flanders, betwixt the King of England, and the French. And the same year obtained a Grant 
s Cant. 14 E. 3. n. 10  of the Manors of ●●●wood and Reylegh, with the Honour of Reylegh, and Hundred of 〈◊〉, in Essex, to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body. And being 
t Ro● Alem 14 ● 3 m 18.  before the end of that year again beyond Sea, had 
u Claus 14 E. 3. m 29.  an Assignation of Four thousand five hundred forty six pounds seventeen shillings six pence half penny farthing, part of a larger sum due to him for his service in the Wars of France. Likewise in regard 
x ●laus 15 E●w. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  of more Money still owing to him by the King for those his services; for want whereof, he could not pay those debts to his Creditors, which he had contracted, by reason of the Wars; he obtained Licence 
y ●laus 15 E●w. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  the next year following, to transport eighty Sacks of his own Wool into Flanders. And the same year had a farther Assignation 
z Claus. 15 ●dw. 3. p 2. m 41.  of such Lands as were of the Inheritance of Elizabeth his Wife, viz. 
a Claus. 15 ●dw. 3. p 2. m 41.  The Manors of Erithe, Langport, and Rumney, in Kent; Drayton in Sussex; two parts of the Manor of Finmere in Oxfordshire; a House near Algat●, in the City of London; and the fourth part of the Manor of Tharsted, in Esse●.  
In this year also, he was 
b Froissard, ●. 6●.  one of the great Lords present at that famous Feast and just, which King Edward then made for love of the Countess of Salisbury, as it was reported; so likewise 
c Rot Scoc. 15 E● 3 m 2.  in the Scotch expedition then made: And had a Grant 
d Pat. 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 25.  of the Castle and Manor of Okeham in Rutland, to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body, lawfully begotten, wherein he had only but term of life before.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was 
e Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. 3. m. 25.  made the King's Lieutenant, and Captain General in Britanny, with power 
f Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. 3. m. 25.  to receive fealty and homage from the people there, on the behalf of King Edward, as King of France. Where he obtained a great victory 
g Lel. Col. Vol. 〈◊〉. 8 5.  near Morlays, and after won 
h Ibid. ●. 7.  the Town of Roch-Dirien by assault. In this year he had 
i Rot. Franc. 16 Ed 3. m 8.  another Licence to transport two hundred Sacks of Wool thither, each Sack containing twenty six Stone, and each Stone fourteen pound. And was 
k The. Wals. 149.  at the making of that famous League betwixt the King of France, and King Edward, wherein the Spaniard, and divers other were included; and by Oath did undertake 
l The. Wals. 149.  for King Edward's observance thereof.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he was one of those who attended 
m Ibid. 150.  Henry, Earl of Lancaster, in his expedition into Scotland, for raising the Siege of Loughmabon Castle, then made by the Scots; which being effected, he was constituted 
n Ibid. 150.  Governor thereof.  
In the same year he was 
o Rot. Franc. 17 Ed. 3. m. 5.  again in Britanny, in the King's service; so also 
p Rot. Franc. 19 ●d. 3. m 7.  in 19 & 20 
q Rot. Franc. 20 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 2.  Ed. 3. being 
r Froissard, f 59 b.  then with the King to raise the Siege of Aguillon.  
In which last mentioned year, King Edward having 
s Th' Wals. 156. n. 40.  advertised the Pope, that the King of France had violated the League lately made; and thereupon invading 
t Th' Wals. 156. n. 40.  that Kingdom, this Earl attended 
u Th' Wals. 156. n. 40.  him; and having 
x Th' Wals. 156. n. 40.  passed the River of Se●ne, slew 
y Th' Wals. 156. n. 40.  Five hundred of those, who opposed his Repair of the Bridges over that stream.  
In the same Twentieth of Edward the Third, he was 
z Ypod. N. 119 a. & n. 20. ●roissard, f 63 b.  in the 
a Ypod. N. 119 a. & n. 20. ●roissard, f 63 b.  second Battalia of King Edward's Army, in that famous Battle of ●ressey in France; wherein two Kings, viz. of Bohe●●● and 〈◊〉, with divers great Dukes and Counts lost their lives; and the King of England obtained a glorious victory: Wherein, as also, both before and after that memorable fight, he approved 
b 〈◊〉.  himself a right valiant and expert Commander.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was 
c 〈…〉  again in the King's service beyond Sea. So also 
d 〈…〉  in 22 Edw. 3. And in 
e 〈…〉  consideration, that King Edward did, at his request, grant 
f 〈…〉  to Humphrey de Bohun (his Brother) Earl of Hereford, the Inheritance of the Lordships of Uphaven and Send in Wiltshire, whereof Edward his other Brother had a Grant to himself, and the Heirs male of his Body, but died without issue; he remitted 
g 〈…〉  to the said King Two thousand marks of the Money due to himself, for his service in Britanny.  
In 23 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
h 〈…〉  one of the King's Commissioners to treat with the Commissioners of the King of France, upon a Truce betwixt King Edward and him.  
In 24 Edw. 3. he was made 
i 〈…〉  Warden of the Marches towards Scotland. And in 25 Ed. 3. one of the Commissioners appointed 
k 〈…〉  to treat with the great Men of Scotland, for the enlargement of David Brus, and making a final Peace betwixt England and Scotland.  
In 26 Edw. 3. this Earl (together with john de Vere, Earl of Oxford) was 
l 〈…〉  in Commission for Arraying of Soldiers in the Counties of Essex and Hartford, to oppose the French, then threatening an Invasion; and was 
m 〈…〉  himself charged with the providing of thirty Men at Arms with Lances, in respect of his Lordship of Melenith in Wales.  
In 27 Edw. 3. he was 
n 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland; and one of the Commissioners who were appointed 
n 〈…〉  to meet with the Nobles of that Realm, to treat with them touching the delivery of David de Bruys (called King of Scots) still prisoner in England. So also in 
o 〈…〉  28 Edw. 3. the said David being yet detained.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
o 〈…〉  also in the King's service in Scotland. And, the same year, upon King Edward's passing over to 〈◊〉, attended 
p 〈…〉  him thither; as also thence to 
q 〈…〉  S. 〈◊〉, expecting the King of Fran●e, in those parts with his Army; but finding him not there, wasted 
r 〈…〉  the Country adjacent.  
In 30 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
s 〈…〉  a Commissioner to treat with the Nobility and Commons of Scotland, for the enlargement of David de Brus, still a prisoner; and for a final P●ace betwixt both Kingdoms.  
In 32 Edw. 3. he was 
t 〈…〉  again in Gascoigne; so also in 
u 〈…〉  33 & 
x 〈…〉  34 Edw. 3.  
By which instances it plainly appeareth, that he was a person of great action in his time, especially in Military affairs. But with more I have not met, concerning him; than that he, with Elizabeth his Wife, gave 
y 〈…〉  the perpetual Patronage of the Priory of 〈…〉 to the Abbot and Covent of 〈◊〉, and their Successors; and that, departing 
z 〈…〉  this life upon the sixteenth of September, A●. 1360. ● 34 〈◊〉. 3. he was buried 
a 〈…〉  in the said Abbey of 〈◊〉, on the Northside of the Presbytery; leaving issue by the said 〈◊〉 Daughter 
b 〈…〉  of B●rth 〈◊〉 de B●dlesmere, one of the Coheirs to Giles her Brother, and Widow 
c 〈…〉  to Edmund de 〈◊〉) one only Son, viz. 
d 〈…〉  Humphrey, than nineteen years of age; and one Daughter called Elizabeth 
e 〈…〉 , married to Richard, Son and Heir to Edmund, Earl of Arundel.  
Of Elizabeth, the Wife of this great Earl, it is memorable; 
f 〈…〉  That in her Husband's life time, and by his leave, she making her Testament, ult. Maii, An. 1356. (30 Edw. 3.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Choir of the Friers-Preachers at London; and gave to that Church one hundred marks sterling, as also a Cross made of the Wood of the very Cross of our Saviour, which she usually carried about her, wherein was contained one of the Thorns of his Crown. Moreover, two fair Altar clothes of one suit, two of Cloth of Gold, one Chalice, one Missal, one Grail, and one Silver Bell; likewise thirty one els of Linen Cloth for making of Albes, one Pulpitary, one Portfory, and an holy Waterpot of Silver.  
To the Friers-Preachers at Oxford an hundred marks, two whole Vestments, with two whole Copes thereto appertaining, two clothes of Gold of one suit, and a Chalice.  
To the Friers-Preachers of Cambridge fifty pounds; to those of chelmsford twenty pounds, and of 〈◊〉 twenty pounds, and likewise an hundred and fifty marks to be distributed to several other Covents of the same Order of Friars, in such sort as Frcre David de Stirington should think best for her Soul's health.  
To the Greyfriars in London, five marks; to the Carmelites five marks, to the Augustine's five marks; and to the Church of Rochfort, one pair of Vestments, which she used on Holidays in her own Chapel.  
The chiefest of her other Legacies being these, viz. To the Earl of Hereford a Tablet of Gold, with the form of a Crucifix thereon; to Humphrey her Son, a Cup of Silver gilt, with two Basins, and one Ewer of Silver; to Elizabeth her Daughter, a Bed of Red Worsted embroidered; to her Sister, the Countess of Oxford, a Black Horse and a Nouch; to her Sister Roos, a Set of Beads of Gold and Jet, with a Firmaile: And that she lieth buried 
g 〈…〉  in the old Church of the Blackfriars, near Ludgate, in the City of London.  
¶ Which Humphrey 
Humphrey. 10  (her son) by the death of his Uncle, viz. Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Esse●, without issue (as hath been observed) succeeded him in those Earldoms; as also in the Office of Constable of England; and by descent from William his Father, was Earl of Northampton; who being not then of full age, was committed 
h 〈…〉  to the Guardianship of Richard, Earl of Arundel. Whereupon he had Licence 
i 〈…〉  from the King to travel; and the next year after, being of full age, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands. Shortly after which, viz. in 40 Edw. 3. he was 
l 〈…〉  the principal person employed in that Embassy unto Galachius, Duke of Milan, to treat with him for a Marriage betwixt Leonel, Duke of Clarence, and Violanta, Daughter of that Duke. And in 43 Edw. 3. was 
m 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into France; so also in 46 Edw. 3.  
But these great Honours were not long by him enjoyed; for he departed 
n 〈…〉  this life the 16 Cal. of February, the same year (46 Edw. 3.) and was buried 
o 〈…〉  at the Fe●t of his Father, on the Northside of the Presbytery, in the Abbey of ●alden; leaving issue by john his Wife, Daughter 
p Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 68 b. n. 60.  of Richard, Earl of Arundel (his late Guardian) only two Daughters his Heirs, viz. Eleanor 
q Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 448. n. 20. Pat. 3 R. p. 3 m. 6. , who became the Wife 
r Mon. anglic Vol. 1. 448. n. 20. Pat. 3 R. p. 3 m. 6.  to Thomas of Wodstoke (sixth Son to King Edward the Third) and Mary 
s Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 448. n. 20. Pat. 3 R 2. P. 3 m. 6.  to Henry, Earl of Derby (Son to john of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster) afterwards King of England, by the name of King Henry the Fourth.  
Which john, in her Widowhood, was 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 447. n. 60.  a special Benefactoress to the Abbey of Walden, by adorning the Nave of the Church, with divers curious Sculptures in Stone, covering the Roof thereof with Lead, and building 
u Ibid. 448. n. 20.  the Steeple a new.  
Besides this, she gave divers costly Vestments thereto, and enriched all the Altar with goodly Ornaments. She 
x Ibid. 448. n. 20.  gave likewise to that Abbey, a fair Cross of Gold, whereon were pieced several pieces of that Wood of that Cross whereon our Saviour was crucihed: Moreover, continuing 
y Ibid.  a Widow, she spent 
z Ibid.  a great part of her time there in the Church, exercising 
a Ibid.  herself in devout Prayers and Meditations. And departing 
b Ibid.  this life 7 Id. Apr. An. 1419. (7 Hen. 5.) was buried 
c Ibid.  near her Husband in the same Abbey of Walden.   

Bohun of Midherst.  
Moreover, it appeareth, that Savaric de Bohun held 
c Testa de Nevil. Suss.  three Knights Fees, in Fo●d and Midherst, Temp. Hen. 3. and had to Wife 
d Pat. 25 H 3. m. 11.  the Sister of john Fitz-Geffrey (who was justiciarius Hiberniae;) and that Franco, Son to the same Savaric, married 
e Rot. Fin. 3● H. 3. m. 2.  Sibil, one of the Daughters of William de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, by Sibil his Wife, Daughter to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Sister and Coheir 
f Communia de T. Pasch. 10 Edw. 2. Rot 9 Suss  to Anselm, Earl of Pembroke.  
Which Franco had issue 
g Esc. 1. Ed. 1. n. 39 Suss.  john, who was Sergeant 
h Claus. 4 Ed. 1. in dorso m 6.  of the King's Chapel, Temp. Edw. 1. and held 
i Claus. 4 Ed. 1. in dorso m 6.  the Office of Spigurnel, (id est, Sealer of Writs) under that King.  
And he james 
k Esc. 4 Ed. 1. n 45. Suss. , who by joan 
l Esc. 19 Ed 2. n. ●9. Kanc.  his Wife, one of the two Daughters and Coheirs to William de Brewose of Bremore, (a great Baron in Sussex) had issue 
m Claus. 16 Ed. 2. m. 6.  john de Bohun: Which john, making proof of his age, and doing his homage in 16 Edw. 2. had then Livery 
n Claus. 16 Ed. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands.  
This is he, who for his great Services 
o Rot Aleman. 14 Edw 3. m. 24.  in Flanders, and elsewhere beyond Sea, in 14 Edw. 3. (when that King first laid claim to the Crown of France;) as also in 
p Rot. F●anc. 19 E●w 3. m 7.  that famous expedition into France, in 19 E●w. 3. (shortly after which, the King obtained that glorious Victory at Cressey, whereof our Historians make ample mention) became afterwards one of the Barons of this Realm, being summoned 
q 〈…〉  to ●it in Parliament, in 37, 38 & 39 of that King's Reign; and departed 
r 〈…〉  this life in 41 Edw. 3. then seized 
s 〈…〉  of the Lordships of Weston-Corbet in Hantshire, Cranley in Buckinghamshire, Nitimbre, Midherst, Ford, and Climping in Sussex, Little Badew and Rellenedon in Essex, and Waltham in Com. 〈◊〉. leaving issue by 
t Rot. Fin. ●9. Ed. 3. m. 9  Isabel his first Wife, two Daughters; joan 
u Rot. Fin. ●9. Ed. 3. m. 9  (the elder) Wife of john de ●lsle of Gat●cumbe, and Eve the younger. And by 
x 〈…〉  C●●ely his second Wife, Daughter 
y 〈…〉  and Heir of john Fil●ol of ... in Essex, john 
z 〈…〉  his Son and Heir; who in 7 Rich. 2. coming of full age, and doing his homage had Livery 
a 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
But I cannot rank this john amongst the Barons, he being never Summoned to Parliament; and therefore shall say no more of his Descendants, than that 
b 〈…〉  john, the Grandson of this last mentioned john, left issue two Daughters and Heirs, viz. Mary married to Sir David Owen Knight, and Ursula to ... Southwel, of ... in Suffolk.   

Vere.  
THe first mention I find of this Noble and Ancient Family, is in the General Survey 
a Dome●d. lib. penès Thes. & Camer. Scacc. Alberi● 1.  of England, made by King William the Conqueror; where, it appears, that Alberic de Vere, than held ●henesiton (now Kensington) in Com. Middles Geling. and Emingford in Com. Hunt. Likewise nine Lordships in Suffolk, and fourteen in Essex, whereof Colne, Heingheham (id est, Heningham) and Benetley were part; which, till of late, continued to his posterity.  
Of this name, viz. Alberic, there was also an Earl in that age; for by that title he is Recorded 
b Ibid.  in the same Survey though of what place it appears not: Which Earl possessed 
c Ibid.  divers fair Lordships in those days, viz. In Warwickshire six, in ●eicesrershire fourteen, in Northampronsh●re six, in Oxfordsh●●e two, and in W●●tshire ten; some of which, viz. those in Com. Wilt●s. he likewise held 
d Ibid.  in King Edward the Confessors time, which shows that he was an Englishman.  
It is said 
e Catalogue of Nobility ●y R. B.  by some, that this first mentioned Alberic, was Earl of Ghisnes in France, but for that I see no authority, though he married 
f Hist. Geneal. 〈◊〉 maison 〈◊〉 Ghisnes. p. 12. pedeses 〈◊〉 p. 86, 87 & 99  Beatrix, Niece and Heir to Manasses, Count of ●hisnes, viz. Daughter 
g Hist. Geneal. 〈◊〉 maison de Ghisnes. p. 12. pedeses 〈◊〉 p. 86, 87 & 99  to Henry, Chastellan of Bourbourg▪ by Sibille de Ghisnes, Daughter of Manasses.  
All therefore that I can farther say of the fore-specified Alberic de Vere, is, That having by the Conqueror's gift 
h Regist. de Ramsey nuper penès v. 〈◊〉. H. Spel●. equ. aur. , the whole Inheritance of a great Man in the Saxons days, called Wulfwine, he did not only possess 
i Regist. de Ramsey nuper penès v. 〈◊〉. H. Spel●. equ. aur.  himself thereof, but took 
k Regist. de Ramsey nuper penès v. 〈◊〉. H. Spel●. equ. aur.  from the Monks of Ramsey, what the same Wulfwine had, before the Norman Conquest, given to them; and left 
l Regist. de Ramsey nuper penès v. 〈◊〉. H. Spel●. equ. aur.  it to his own posterity. Moreover, that bearing a great respect to the Monks of Abingdou in Com. Berks. He gave 
m 〈…〉  unto them the Church of S. Andrew, at ●olne in Essex, with certain Lands in that Lordship; as also the Churches of Dovercourt, Camps, Bentley, Belcamp, and Colne-Miblanc, with divers Lands and Tithes in Haingham, Laureham, Aldeham, Roinge, and other parts of that County: Whereupon, this place of Colne, being made a Cell 
n 〈…〉  to that great Abbey of Abingdon, he was afterwards shorn 
o 〈…〉  a Monk therein.  
This last mentioned Alberic, 
Alberic, 2.  called Alberic junior, confirmed 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 436. n. 60.  all those Grants made by his Father to the Monks of Abingdon, and being in high esteem with King Henry the first, was by him made 
u ●x ipso Autog● penès Rob. Comitem de Lindicy ann. 1640. Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m 26. per Inspex  Lord Great Chamberlain of all England, to hold the same Office in fee, to himself and his Heirs, with all dignities and liberties thereto belonging, as honourably, as Robert Malet (Lord of the Honour of Eye, in Suffolk) or any other, before or after him, held the same; and with such liveries and lodgings of his Court, as belonged to that Office: being 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 3. p. 45. a. n. 50.  also one of the King's Justices, tempore Henr. 1.  
In 4 Steph. the King having surprised 
x Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  divers great persons; and forced 
y Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  them to give up those Castles which they then held; amongst which, he compelled Roger Bishop of Salisbury, to deliver 
z Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  up Shireburne, Devises and Malmesbury; some of the other Bishops were so startled thereat, that they caused a Council 
a Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  to be called at Winchester, upon the fourth Kalends of September; and thereunto summoned 
b Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  the King: but he, being very busy at that time, sent 
c Matth. Wes●m. in anno 1●39. p. 476.  this Alberic thither, to seize upon those Bishops.  
In 5 Steph. with 
d Rot Pip. ● steph.  Richard Basset (than Justice of England) he executed 
e Rot Pip. ● steph.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Surrey, Cambridge, ●untendon, Essex, Hertford, Northampton, Leicester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Buckingham and Bedford: and gave 
f Mon Angl. Vol 1. 24●. b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Thorney (in Com. Cantabr.) certain Lands in Is●ep: but before the end of this year, he was 
g M. Wesen 476. ●. 10.  killed in London; leaving issue by Adeliza his Wife, Daughter 
h 〈◊〉 Coll. per R Gl. S.  of Gilbert de Clare, three Sons; viz. Alberic his Son and Heir, ... a Canon 
i 〈◊〉  in S. Osith's, at Chich, in Essex; and Robert. Which Robert, in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
k 〈◊〉 Rub. in Seacc. sub. 〈◊〉 Norham.  that he then held half a Knights Fee.  
He also held 
l 〈…〉  the Lordship of Twiwell, in Com Northamp. (of the Monks of Thorney, in Feeferme) as his Father did.  
This Alberic, had likewise two Daughters, Adeliza, Wife 
m Rot. de. Domin●bus. etc. 〈◊〉 Northamp●. Ro●. 3 in dorso.  of Henry de Essex, and juliana Countess 
n Ibid. sub tit Essex. Rot. 8.  of ...  
Of Adeliza his Wife, it appears 
o Mon. Ang. 183. a. n 30. ; that she gave to the Monks of S. Osithes, at Thich, Lands of seven pounds per annum value, lying in Dalham, Tunstall, and Denham, being part of her Frankmarriage; and which Alberic her Son (Earl of Oxford) confirmed 
p Mon. Ang. 183. a. n 30. .  
Which Alberic 
Alberi●, 3.  (being the third of that name) was made an Earl in King Stephen's time, by Maude the Empress, as it seems; for by that name she rendered 
q Ex cod. MS. penès Hen Com. Oxon. an. 1621.  and granted 
r Ex cod. MS. penès Hen Com. Oxon. an. 1621.  to him, all the Lands, which his Father Alberic de Vere held at the time of his death; and likewise 
s Ex cod. MS. penès Hen Com. Oxon. an. 1621.  the Office of Great-Chamberlain of England, to hold as fully as Alberic his Father, or as Robert Malet, or any of his Ancestors did; with all usages, and liberties thereunto appertaining. Moreover by the same Charter, she granted 
t Ex cod. MS. penès Hen Com. Oxon. an. 1621.  unto him, all the Land of William de Abrincis, with the whole Inheritance, which he claimed in right of his Wife, as fully as William de Arches held the same; together with the Tower and Castle of Colchester, so soon as she could possess him thereof. Likewise 
u Ibid.  the Earldom of Cambridgshire; and to have the third penny thereof, as an Earl ought to have; provided, that if the King of Scots, had not that Earldom; or that she could not satisfy him, by Exchange; that then this Alberic should have the choice of any of these four Earldoms; viz. Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wi●teshire, or Dorsetshire, according to the judgement of her Brother, the Earl of Gloucester, Earl Gefrey, (id est, of Essex) and Earl Gilbert (id est, of Clare) to hold as freely and honourably, as any other Earl held his Earldom. Besides all this, she likewise granted 
x Ibid.  to him, and to his Heirs, the service of William de Heliun; viz. ten Knights Fees; and also Diham, which belonged to Robert de Rannis, and was the right of the Nephews of this Earl Alberic; viz. the Sons of Roger de Rannis. Also 
y Ibid.  Turroc, which William Peverell, of Nottingham had; with all those Lands which belonged to Solomon the Priest, of Tillebury; and liberty for him and his Tenants, to improve them, and freely to enjoy them from all question for any thing by them done, to the day they took part with her, and the Earl of Anjou, her Husband.  
Moreover, she then gave 
z Ibid.  to Geffrey de Vere (his Brother) all the Lands of Geffrey Talbot; and in case she could not uphold them to him, then that he should have equivolent satisfaction, in exchange thereof, according to the judgement of Geffrey Earl of Essex, Earl Gilbert, and Earl Alberic his Brother. Which Geffrey was Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip de 〈◊〉 an. Salop.  of Shropshire, in 11 Henr. 2. for three parts of that year, and so till the end 
b Rot. Pip de 〈◊〉 an. Salop.  of the sixteenth year of that King's Reign. And in 12 Henr. 2. upon levying the Aid for marriage of the King's Daughter, residing then in Com. Salop. certified 
c Lib. Rub. in Scacc. 〈◊〉 tit. Salop.  his Knight's Fees de Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number nine; and and his Fees de Novo Feoffamento, three. What became of his Posterity if he left any, I find not: but in 6. Ric. 1. William de Boterell paid 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Salon.  nine pounds for the scutage of his Barony.  
She likewise gave 
e Cod. MS. penès He●. Comitem Oxen. ut supra.  to Robert de Vere (the other Brother of Earl Alberic) a Barony to the value of that so given to Geffrey; and other Lands of equal worth, to possess within a year after she should enjoy the Realm of England.  
And Lastly, bestowed 
f Cod. MS. penès, He●. Comitem Oxen. ut supra.  on this Earl Alberic, her Office of Chahcellor, for William de Vere his Brother; to enjoy the same, so soon as it should be rendered up, by William Brother to john Fitz-Gilbert, at that time Chancellor.  
All which Henry her Son, (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the second) confirmed 
g Ibid. ex Au●ogr. penès Rob. Comitem de Li●ds●y ut supra. ; and farther granted 
h Ibid. ex Au●ogr. penès Rob. Comitem de Li●ds●y ut supra.  to him, the third penny of the Pleas of Oxfordshire, to the end he might be Earl of that County: So that in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the before-specified Aid, for marriage of the King's Daughter, this Earl Alberic certified 
i Lib. Rub. a Scacc. Essex.  his Knight's Fees to be in number twenty eight, a fourth and eighth part: and in 14 Henr. 2. paid 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Essex.  twenty pounds towards that Aid, by reason of those Knights-Fees.  
After this, viz. in 2 R. 1. he gave 
l Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Essex.  a fine to the King of five hundred Marks for the Sister of Walter de Bolebec, to make a Wife for his Son. And in 6 R. 1 upon collecting the Aid, for the King's redemption, paid 
m 〈…〉  thirty pounds, two shillings and six pence, for the Knight's Fees he then held.  
This Earl Alberic founded 
n 〈…〉  a Monastery for Nuns at Ikelington, in the Diocese of Ely; also 
o 〈…〉  the Priory of Heningham, in Essex; Lu●iz his Wife being the first Prioress there: And likewise the Priory 
* 〈…〉  of Hatfeild-Broad-Oa●e, in Com. Essex. Moreover he gave 
p 〈…〉  to the Nuns of S. Cross, Henghan, a certain Wood called Alcotehegh; and departed 
q 〈…〉  this life in anno 1194 (6 R. 1.) leaving issue Alberic; of whose mother it is said 
r 〈…〉 , that being great with Child; and taking some apprehension at a hurt, which befell the Earl her Husband, in his Eye; she brought forth a Son with a blemish in his Eye.  
In 6 Ri●. 1. this Alberic (his Father then living) was 
s 〈…〉  with the King in 〈◊〉: and shortly after the death of his Father (viz. in 7 R. 1.) gave 
u 〈…〉  an hundred pounds for his Relief; as also 
x 〈…〉  five hundred marks, upon Collecting the Aid for the King's redemption. Moreover in 8 R. 1. he paid 
y 〈…〉  thirty pounds, two shillings and six pence, upon collection of the third Scutage of 〈◊〉 And in 6 joh. gave 
z 〈…〉  two hundred marks for the tertium Den●rium of Oxfordsh●●e; to the end he might be Earl of that County.  
In 10 joh. this Earl was Sheriff 
a 〈…〉  of Essex, and Hartfordshire, for the one half of that year; and so continued 
b 〈…〉  till the fifteenth of King john's Reign inclusive. And in 14 joh. was 
c 〈…〉  one of the Nobles, then reputed evil Councillors to that King: but in 16 joh. he died 
d 〈…〉  without issue, and was buried at Colne; whereupon Robert de Vere, his Brother, and Heir, gave 
e 〈…〉  a thousand marks to the King, for livery 
f 〈…〉  of the Lands of his inheritance, with the Castle of Heningham, and Camenent; together with the Wardship of the Heir of William Fitz-Oates, to marry to his Niece.  
This Earl Robert in 17 joh. being 
g Claus 17 joh. in dorso. m. 21.  one of the chief of those Barons, who took Arms against the King, was party 
h Claus. 17 joh. in dorso. m. 21.  to the Covenants, at that time made, betwixt the King and them; whereby they were to have the City and Tower of London, delivered up into their hands. And stood up so stoutly with those great Rebels, that he was in the number of them, whom Pope Innocent the third Excommunicated 
i M●●. Paris, p. 254.  for so doing.  
But, upon the death of King 〈◊〉 there being a peaceable composure, betwixt King Henry the third and those losty-spirited men; this Earl Robert was received into favour: for in 4 Hen. 3. he beeame one of the Judges in the King's Court of Justice, as appears by a Fine 
k 〈…〉  then levied before him and others: So Likewise 
l 〈…〉  in 5 H. 3. And, having married 
m 〈…〉  Isabel the Daughter of Hugh, but Sister and Heir to Walter de Boleb●c; by whom he had issue Hugh, his Son and Heir; departed 
n 〈…〉  this life in 5 H. 3. and was buried 
o 〈…〉  in the Priory of Hacfeildbroad-O●ke, leaving Isabel his Wife surviving; who in 6 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
p 〈…〉  to the King, of two thousand two hundred twenty eight Pounds, two Shillings, nine Pence Halfpenny, for the Wardship of her Son and heir; which Fine was 
q 〈…〉  over and above a debt of One thousand, seven hundred and eighty Pounds, eleven Shillings, owing by Earl Robert her Husband: and after married 
r 〈…〉  to Henry de N●vant, but died upon the Morrow after the Purification of our Lady, in 29 H●n. 3.  
I now come to Hugh, 
Hugh.  Son and Heir to the said Earl Robert.  
This Hugh in 15 Hen. 3. performing his Homage, had Livery 
s Claus 15 H. 3. m 1  of all the Lands of Earl Robert his Father: and in ann. 1233. (17 H. 3.) was solemnly Knighted 
t MS in 〈…〉 K 84. [Cant] f. 50. a.  at 〈◊〉, the King then solemnising the Feast of Pentecost there.  
Moreover, in 21 Hen. 3. the King issued out his Precept 
* Pat. 21 H. 3. m 5.  to the Lord Treasurer, and Chamberlains of his Exchequer, to pay unto him twenty marks yearly, at Easter, and Mi●haelmass▪ by even portions, for the third penny of the County of Oxford, in the name of Earl of that County.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon 
u Rot. Fin. 20 Hen 3. m. 13.  the death of Isab●l de Bolebec, his Mother: giving 
x Rot. Fin. 20. Hen 3. m. 13.  security for payment of his Relief; viz. an hundred pound, and doing his Homage, he had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 20. Hen 3. m. 13.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And in 30 Henr. 3. was 
z Mat. Paris, 7●0 a. n. 60.  one of the Barons, who ●ubseribed that Letter sent to the Pope, whereby they complained of his exactions upon this Realm. In 32 Hen. 3. he was 
a 〈…〉  also in that Parliament then held, wherein the King was upbraided by the Lords with his licentious expenses; and that his Treasurer and Chancellor, were not persons of their approbation.  
In 33 Hen. 3. he paid 
b 〈…〉  a thousand Marks to the King, for the Wardship and Marriage of Alice the heir of Gilbert de Sa●●ford; whom, soon after that he married 
c Lel Coll. Vol 2 p 375.  to Rob●rt his Son. And for the health of the Souls of himself, his Wife, Children, and Ancestors, founded 
d Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 1021. n 60  the Hospital at Castle Hen●ngham, in Essex. He also bestowed 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 545. n. 60.  upon the Knight's Templars, his Lands in Radenache, in Com. Buck. with the Church there.  
He married 
f 〈…〉  Hawise the Daughter of Margaret Countess of Winton; and departing 
g 〈…〉  this life in ann. 1263. (47 Hen, 3.) was buried 
h 〈…〉  at Colne, leaving Robert his Son, twenty three years of age; and being then seized 
i 〈…〉  of the Manor of ●ensinton, in Com. Midd. the Manors of ●estreton, and Whitchurch, in Com. Buck. the manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Cantabr (whereunto the Park belonging, was four miles in Compass) which Manor appertained to the Barony, for which he was the King's Chamberlain; and also the Manor of A●●ton, in that County, appertaining likewise to that Barony. Moreover of the Manors of ●okef●ud and Preston, in Com. Suff. Also of ●engham Castle, in Com. Essex. and Advowson of the Priory there; with the Hamlet of 〈◊〉, and manors of Hengham, ●avetiles, Benetby, and Colun, held likewise of the King in Capite, by the service of Chamberlain, together with the Advowson of the Priory of Colun.  
Which Robert, 
Robert, ●.  being 
k 〈…〉  (shortly after) viz. in 49 H. 3. one of the Barons in Arms against the King; and made Knight 
l 〈…〉  in the field by Montford Earl of Leicester (the chief of them) was, amongst others, surprised 
m 〈…〉  at Ken●lworth, a little before that Battle of Evesham, which proved so satal to those insolent Rebels. But afterwards, making his peace, according to the tenor of that Decree, called Di●●●um de Kenilworth, he was by King Edward the first, in the fourteenth year of his Reign, inployed 
n 〈…〉  in those Wars against the Welsh. And in 18 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
o Cart. 18 E. 1. n. 18.  for a Fair, once every year, at his Manor of Lanham, in Com. Suff. upon the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Easter week.  
As to his works of Piety, it appears; that, for the health of his Soul, he gave 
p Mon. Angl. Vol. ● 507. a.  to the Knight's Hospitalars, all his Royalty and services of two Knights Fees in Ashley, and Silverley, which Geffrey Arsick had wont to perform unto them: and in 16 Edw. 1. an hundred and forty five Acres of Land, and Meadow, in Bilchaungre, and Cakeiegh, in Com. Essex. to 
q Ibid. 〈…〉 17 E. 1 n. ●5. Essex.  the Canons of Tremeuhale, for the health of the Soul of Gilbert his Son.  
This Earl Robert had a Daughter called Io●ne, married 
r Claus. 22 F ● m 5.  to William de Warren, with whom he gave 
s Ibid m. 13  the Manors of Midingham, Tyburn, P●tewelle, Wlfhamstone, Nechamstede, and Gynges, with Lands in Cestresham, of ten pounds per annum: and died 
t 〈…〉  in 24 Edw. 1. leaving issue by Alice his Wife Daughter 
* 〈…〉  and Heir to Gilbert Lord Samford Chamberlain to Queen Elianore, Robert his Son and Heir, then 
u 〈…〉  of full age; as also 
x 〈…〉  Hugh, and Thomas his younger Sons; Alfonsus his fourth Son dying 
* 〈…〉  in his life time. Which Hugh, in 21 Edw. 1. being 
y 〈…〉  then in the War●s of France, was constituted Governor 
z 〈…〉  of St. Cyverine, having two hundred Horse and many Foot in that Garrison. And the next ensuing year, was 
a Th. Wals. p. 24. n. 40.  there also with Edmund Earl of Lancaster (the King's Brother) and Blan●h his Wife Queen of Navar● (Mother to the Queen of France) and the Duke of Burgundy, at the Ratification of the Peace, made betwixt both Realms, through the mediation of those Queens.  
Moreover, in 25 Edw. 1. he was sent 
b 〈…〉  with the Bishop of Winchester, and Ely, Wil●iam de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, and others, to treat of Peace betwixt the Kings of England, and France; and continued 
c 〈…〉  in Gascome, in the King's service for a great part of that year. And, 
d 〈…〉  for his good service in those parts, had a special 
e 〈…〉  Livery of the Lands of William the Son of Warine de Montchens●, whose Daughter and Heir called Di●nysia, he had married, though she was not then of full age.  
In 26 Edw. 1. this Hugh was sent 
f 〈…〉  by the King to the Court of Rome, upon some important business: and in 27 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
g 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his Demesne-Lands, within his Lordships of Ha●wode, in Com. Norf. as also of Hasingbroke, and Fangs, in Com. Essex.  
In 29 Edw. 1. he was employed 
h 〈…〉  with john Earl Warren, and others to treat with certain Ambassadors of the King of France, touching Peace with the Scots. And in 32 Edw. 1. being returned into England, did his Fealty 
i Rot Fin. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  to the King for those Lands, which were of the Inheritance of Dionysia his Wife, whereof he had formerly livery.  
In 34 Edward. 1. he was employed 
k Rot. Scoc. 34 E 1. m. 3.  in the Scottish Wars. But by this Dionysia, it seems, he had no issue: for, 
l Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 5●. Essex.  upon her death, in 7 E. 2. Adomare de Valence, Son of the Lady joan de Valence, was found 
m Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 5●. Essex.  to be her next Heir; she then dying seized 
n Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 5●. Essex.  of the Manors of East-Hanyngfeld, West-Hanyngfeld, Stanford, and Fenge, with the Advowsons' of those Churches; as also of the Manors of Rodeswell, Great-Fordham, and Thuritone, with the Advowson of the Church of Thuritone, all in Com. Essex.  
Of Thomas the younger Brother to this Hugh, it appears 
o Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 7. , that in 32 Edw. 1. he was in the Wars of Scotland. And, that in 34 Ed. 1. having received 
* Comp. Joh. de Drokenes. ford, Custodis magnae Garderobae pen●s Remem. R. in Scacc.  the Order of Knighthood, with Prince Edward, by Bathing, and divers other sacred ceremonies, he attended 
p Rot. Scoc. 34 Edw. 1. m. 9  him into Scotland. Moreover, that afterwards; scilicet, in 12 Ed. 2. he 
q Rot. Scoc. 12 Edw. 2. m. 13.  was again in Scotland. And that he married 
r Claus. 8 ●dw. 2. m. 4.  Agnes the Widow of Pain Tiptoft.  
And of Alice the Widow of the last Earl Robert I find; that she had for her Dowry, an assignation 
s Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 2.  of the Manors of Aldham, Lavenham, and Cokefeld, in Com. Suff. Castle-Canefeld, and Bumsted, in Com. Essex. and Abyton- magna, in Com. Cantabr.  
I now come to Robert, Son and Successor to the last Earl Robert. 
Adhuc Robert, 3.   
In 24 Edward. 1. this Robert doing 
t Claus. 24 Ed. 1. m. 2. in cedula.  his Homage, had livery 
u Claus. 24 Ed. 1. m. 2. in cedula.  of his Lands: And in 26 E. 1. was 
x Rot. Scoc. 26 Edw. 1. m. 9  in that expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise 
y Rot. Scoc. 27 Edw. 1. m. 16.  in 27 Edw. 1. And in 3 Edw. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
z Cart. 3 E 3. n. 8.  for a Court-Leet, at his Manor of Thesham, in Com. Buck. with all those profits, and advantages, which the Sheriff of that County, had wont to enjoy there; paying yearly five Marks to the King into his Exchequer. As also another 
a Ibid. n. 3●.  Charter for his Tenants of Lavenham, in Comitat. Suff. to be Toll-free throughout all England.  
This Earl Robert died 
b Esc. 5 E. 3. n. 71. L●i●.  in 5 Edw. 3. leaving no issue by Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  of Roger Mortimer Earl of March; whereupon john, 
john, 1.  his Nephew then 
d Esc. ut supra.  eighteen years of age, (being Son 
* cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  of Alfonsus, his younger Brother) became his Heir. Which john was 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m 9  in that expedition made into Scotland, in 8 Edw. 3. So likewise in 
f Rot. Sc●c. 9 E. 3. m 27.  9 and 
g Rot. Scoc. 10 Edw. 3. m. 27.  10 Edw. 3. and in 14 Edward. 3. attended 
h Rot. Alem. 14 Edw. 3. m. 25.  the King into Flanders. In which year he obtained the King's Charter 
i Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 5.  for a Market upon the Wednesday every week, at his Manor of Levenhales, in Com. Heref. for himself and Maude his Wife, and her Heirs: As also a Fa●r yearly upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, and for five days following. And in 15 Edw. 3. was 
k Froissard. f. 45. a. & 46. a.  at that great Feast, and just in London, which King Edward the third caused to be made, as it was said, for the love of the Countess of Salisbury. Moreover, the same year, he had an assignation 
l Claus. 15 Ed. 3 p. 1. m. 31.  out of the Subsidy, then levied, of three hundred pounds, in part of a greater sum, due to him, for his services in the King's Wars beyond-Sea. And in 16 Edw. 3. was 
m Rot. Franc. 16 Edw. 3. m. 19  again in the Wars of France; in which service he had 
n Claus▪ 6 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 32.  forty Men at Arms, (himself accounted) one Banneret, nine Knights, twenty nine Esquires, and thirty Archers on Horseback, with an allowance 
o Claus▪ 6 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 32.  of fifty six Sacks of Wool, for the Wages of himself and his retinue.  
In 17 Edward. 3. he accompanied 
p Th' Wal●. in eodem 〈◊〉 p. 150.  Henry de Lancaster Earl of Derby; and divers other great Lords into Scotland, for raising the Siege of Loughmaban Castle. And in 18 Edw. 3. being appointed 
q 〈…〉  by the King to go with the Earl of Derby, into Gascoine, he was 
r 〈…〉  at the taking of Bergerath. After which, passing 
s Ibid. 52. ●.  to assail the Castle of Pellegrue; being taken 
t Ibid. 52. ●.  in his Tent by night, he was soon enlarged, in 
u Ibid. 52. ●.  exchange for the Viscount of Bonquentyne, and some others. Whereupon he marched 
x Ibid. 53. a. b.  with the Earl of Derby, to Auberoche, then besieged by the French; and releived 
y Ibid. 53. a. b.  it. But, about the Feast of the Blessed Virgin, returning 
z 〈…〉  out of Britanny, was by tempest cast 
a 〈…〉  upon the Coast of Connacht, in Ireland, where he and all his company suffered much misery, from those barbarous people there who pillaged 
b 〈…〉  them of all they had.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he was again 
c 〈…〉  in France, being then retained 
d 〈…〉  by Indenture to serve the King with eighty Men at Arms (whereof himself to be one) three Bannerets, twenty seven Knights, the rest Esquires, and eighty Archers on Horseback. And in 20 E. 3. attended 
e 〈…〉  the K. into France, to the relief of Aguilon. Thence sent 
f ●el. Co●l. Vol. 1. 806.  to the aid of john de Montfort, who laid claim to the Dukedom of Britanny. And in 21 Edw. 3. was again 
g Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in the French Wars.  
In 26 Edw. 3. upon some danger 
h Ro●. Fran. 26 Edw. 3. m. 5.  of Invasion by the French, he was joined 
i Ro●. Fran. 26 Edw. 3. m. 5.  in Commission with William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, for arraying and arming of Men, in the Counties of Essex, and Hartford, in order to the defence of the Seacoasts: and in 29 E. 3. attended 
k Rot. Vascon. 29 E 3. m. 2.  the K. into Gascoine. Where continuing 
l Th. Wals. p. 162. n. 30.  till 30 Ed. 3. he then was 
m Th. Wals. p. 162. n. 30.  with Prince Edward in the Battle of Poytiers, and had 
n 〈◊〉, f 105. b.  forty Spears under his command. After all which; viz. in 33 E. 3. on Friday the Feast of All-Saints, he made his Testament 
o 〈◊〉. 159. b.  at Bentle●, in Essex, and thereby bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Chapel of Our Lady, within the Priory of Colne, on the South side of the Choir; at the Head of john, and Robert his Sons (who dying in his life-time, were there Interred) appointed, that four hundred Marks Sterling, left by his Ancestors, in Aid of the Holy-Land, should be paid by his Executors, with all convenient speed. Moreover towards the building of that Church at Co●ne, he gave an hundred Marks; and for re-edifying the Chapel, called the New●Abby, in Castle-Hengham, an hundred Marks; to the end, that Masses should be there celebrated, as heretofore by one or two Priests. Likewise to Maude his Wife, all the utensils of his House; as well Silver as other: and to Maude his Daughter, for her Marriage, a thousand Marks: and thereupon went 
p 〈…〉  over into France, (the King himself being 
q 〈…〉  gone thither before:) but departed 
r 〈…〉  this life upon the 24th of january the same year, being then seized 
s 〈…〉  of the Castle at Leonhals, in Com. Heref. Langle, and Bradele, in Comit. Bedf. of the Manors of Wykingston. in Comit. Leicest. Great-Bentley, Frating, Great-Kemfeld, and Finger, in Com. Essex. as also of the Manors of Colne, the Castle and Manor of Hengham, the Manors of Hengham, Sihill, Gelham, Le-Ua●●, in Beauchamp-Otes, Dodinghurst, and Stansted- Montfichet, in the same County; and Whitchu●ch, in Comit. Buck. Moreover, of the Inheritance of Maude, his Wife, he died seized of the Manors of Marketes-Overton, in Com. Rotel. Welles, in Com. Hertf. Laghton, with the Hundred of Scheplake, in Com. Suss. ●alton, and Milton, in Com. Northamp. And for term of the life of Maude his Wife, of the Manors of Wroxhale, and Worth, in Com. Dorset. Also jointly with her, by the endowment of Robert, Son of Robert Fitz-Payn, her first Husband, the Manors of Stoctone, Pole, and Hurdecote, in Comit. Wilts. And likewise jointly with her, of the Manors of Abyton, and Caupes, in Com. Cantabr. Flete, Rydelyngwold, Bokynfeld, Badlesmere, and Whitstable, in Com. Kanc. Kensyngton, in Com. Midd. Great-Hormede, in Com. Hertf. of the Manors of Lavenham, called Over-Hale, and Nether-Hale, Aldham, and Cokeseld, in Com. Suff. and Brumstede, in Comit. Essex. leaving issue 
* Esc. 34. E. ●. n 84.  by her the said Maude, who was 
t Claus 〈…〉.  one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Giles de Badlesmere, (a great Baron in 〈◊〉) and Widow 
* Esc. 40 E. 3. n. 40.  of Robert the Son of Robert Fitzpain, Sir Thomas de Vere, Knight, his Son and Heir, 
u Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 84.  at that time twenty three years of age: as also 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Aubrey, another Son; and two Daughters; viz. 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Margaret, married to Henry Lord Beaumond, and after to Sir john Devereux, Knight; and Isabel first married to Sir john Courtney, (Grandfather to Hugh the fifth Earl of Devon, of that Family) and after to Sir Oliver Dinham, Knight.  
Which Maude (their Mother then surviving) had 
z Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. m 8.  for her purparty of the Inheritance descended to her, by the death of the said Giles de Badlesmere, the Manors of Badle●mere, and Bokynfeild, in Com. Kanc. with fifty Acres of Wood, to the said Manor of Bokynfeild, belonging; also the Manors 
a Claus. 15 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 41.  of Ryglyngweld, in Comitat. Kanc. Laghto, (excepting Waldern-Wood) and Westdene, in Com. Suss. Welles, in Comit. Hertf. and the fourth part of the Manor of Chaxsted, in Comitat. Essex. and died 
b Esc. 〈…〉 38. Essex.  the next ensuing year.  
But I return to Thomas. 
Thomas.   
This Earl Thomas, in 34 Ed. 3. being 
c Rot Fin. 34 Edw. 3. m. 4.  in the King's service beyond-Sea, had Livery 
d Rot Fin. 34 Edw. 3. m. 4.  of his Lands, his Homage being then respited 
e Rot Fin. 34 Edw. 3. m. 4. : but in 40 Edw. 3. he personally performed 
f Rot. Fin. 40 E 3 m 7.  it.  
In 43 Ed. 3. this Thomas was 
g Rot Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of France.  
And having in his Father's life-time married 
h Esc. 3● E. 3. n. 84. Leic.  Maud the Daughter of Ralph de Vfford (at which time he had 
i Esc. 3● E. 3. n. 84. Leic.  the Manor of Chesham, in Com. Buck. settled upon him and her; and the Heirs Males of their two Bodies) by his Testament, 
k 〈…〉  bearing date at Bentley, upon Friday the first of August, ann. 1371. (45 Edward. 3.) bequeathed his Body to be buried within the Priory of Colne, on the North side, in the Chapel of S. Peter; appointing for the charge of his Funeral, an hundred and thirty three pounds, six shillings, and eight pence. And to her the said Maude, gave all his Relics, then in his proper custody, with a certain Cross made of the very wood of Christs-Cross; as also all the furniture of his Chapel. To Robert his Son he gave two Basins of Silver; and to Sir Alberic de Vere, his Brother, a Coat of Male, which Sir William de Wingfeld bestowed on him; likewise a new Helmet, and a pair of Gauntlets: Of which Testament he constituted the famous john de Hawkwood, one of his Executors; and departed 
l 〈…〉  this life the same year, being then seized 
m 〈…〉  of the Manors of Bumsted- Helium, Bumsted ad Turrim, Fingrithe, Bentley, ramsey, Wrabenesse, Castle-Heng●●n, Ge●ham- parva, Hengham-Sibille, Bour●hale, Sranst●ede- Montfichet, Canefeld- magna, Dodingherst, Dounham, with the Marsh called Tympanesse, within the Township of Bures Gilfard, in Comit. Essex. Likewise of the Manors of Great-Hormede, 〈◊〉, called Gorehams, Westwyke Hamlet, in the Town of ●ingesley, and Manor of 〈◊〉, within the Town of Offeley, in Com. Hertf. of the Manor of Leonhals, in Com. Heref. Ab●ton- magna, in Com. Cantabr. Chesham, with the Leet, (parcel of the Barony of Bulbe●k) in Com. Buck. Bradele, in Com. Berks. ●ensyngton, in Comit. Midd. Laughton, in Com. Suss. with the hundred of Shiplake; of the Manors of Lavenham, called Over-Hal●, and Nether-Hall, Aldeam, and Cokefeld, in Com. Suff. Paston, in Comitat. Northamp. and Market-Overton, in Comitat. Rotel. leaving Robert his Son 
n Ibid.  and Heir, and Maude his Wife then surviving; who had for her Dowry and assignation 
o 〈…〉  of the Manors of Over-Hall, in Lavenham, and Aldham, with certain Tenements called Holland, in Com. Suff. the Manors of Great-Hormede, in Com. Hertf. Earles-Colne, and Bentley, in Com. Essex. Abyton, in Comit. Cantabr. Rydlyngwold, with certain Tenements in Cherleton, and the fourth part of two parts, of the Manor of Kingston, in Com. Kanc.  
Of which Alberic (his Brother) I find, that in 51 Edward. 3. he was joined in Commission 
p Rot. ●ranc. 51 E. 3. m. 3.  with the Bishop of St. David's, (than Lord Chancellor) and others to treat of Peace with Charles King of France; and in 4 R. 2. constituted 
q Rot. Franc. 4 R. 2. m. ●.  one of the Ambassadors sent to make a League with Wenceslaus King of the Romans, and Bohemia, and the King of England. Moreover, that in 8 R. 2. he was retained 
r 〈…〉  to serve the King, in his Wars of Scotland for forty days.  
But I return to Robert, 
〈…〉  Son and Heir to the last Earl Thomas.  
This Robert making proof 
s 〈…〉  of his age in 6 R. 2. and then doing his Homage, had Livery 
t 〈…〉  of his Lands: whose marriage (he being 
u 〈…〉  in his minority at his Father's death) was thereupon granted 
x 〈…〉  by King Edward the third, to I●gelram, than Earl of 〈◊〉, to the intent 
y 〈…〉  he might take to Wife the Lady Philippe, Daughter of that Earl. Which being accordingly effected 
z 〈…〉 , King Richard the second, in the second year of his Reign (this Robert being 
a 〈…〉  still in Ward) granted 
b 〈…〉  unto William, than Bishop of London, and Roger de Beauchamp, an hundred pound per annum, for his better support, until he should arrive at full age: as he did shortly after; viz. in 6 R. 2. but wanting 
x 〈…〉  Lands of sufficient worth to maintain her the said Philippe, than his Wife, he obtained from the King, in consideration 
y 〈…〉  of his good service, done and to be done; that during her life, they should enjoy 
z 〈…〉  all those Lands, which were bestowed by King Edward the third in remainder after the death of joan the Wife of john de Coupland, upon them the said Ingelram and Isabel, and the Heirs of their two Bodies. Moreover, in 8 R. 2. he procured from the King a grant 
a 〈…〉  of ●uensborough Castle, in Kent, to ●●ld for term of the King's life, and his own; and in ●ase he should be the survivor, then to himself and the heirs male of his body for ever: and the same year was retained 
b E. Autogr. pen●s 〈◊〉 pell  to serve the King in his Scottish Wars for forty days.  
Besides all this in 9 R. 2. the K. having retained 
c Pat. 9 〈…〉 m 6.  him, into his employment; did, in consideration 
d Pat. 9 〈…〉 m 6.  of the great Costs and expenses he was at in his service, give 
e Pat. 9 〈…〉 m 6.  him the Castle and Lordship of Okeham in Rutland, with all the Forest of Rutland, to hold for term of his life, and then to the Heirs Male of his Body: And purposing 
f Pat. 〈…〉  to exalt him to much higher dignity; viz. to 
g Pat. 〈…〉  confer on him the title of Marquis of Dublin; that he might 
h Pat. 〈…〉  the better support that Honour assigned 
i Pat. 〈…〉  unto him, in reversion, after the death of james de Audeleigh, the Castle, Manor, and Burrough of Barnestaple; the Manors of Fremington, Ilferecombe, Combe-Martyn, South-Molton, Holdesworthy, Nemet-Bowe. Uppeye, Body-Tracy, Holne, Dertyngton, Kyngeston, Blackdon, and Lang-a●re, with all other the Lands of the said james de Audeleigh, lying in the Counties of Devon, Cornwall, and Summersault, which after the death of him the said james, were to descend to the King.  
And, upon 
k 〈…〉  this his creation of Marquis, 
Marquess of Dubl●●●  which was 
l 〈…〉  done in Parliament, the same year granted 
m 〈…〉  him the Land and Dominion of Ireland, with all profits, etc. as amply as the King himself ought to have the same; excepting to the King the Homages, Resort, and Superiority of that Country.  
Which title of Marquis had never 
n Th. 〈◊〉 348. n. 〈◊〉  till then been heard of in En●land; and therefore was much distasted 
o Th. 〈◊〉 348. n. 〈◊〉  by others of the Nobility; in regard that thereby he was set higher than themselves, not 
p Th. 〈◊〉 348. n. 〈◊〉  being superior to them in Wisdom, or Valour (as my Author saith.) And moreover, bestowed 
q Pat 9 〈◊〉 p. 2. m. 〈◊〉  upon him all the benefit and advantage, which might be had, by john the Son of Charles de Bloys, than Prisoner 
r Ibid. m. 2●.  in Gloucester Castle, to the intent he might be the better enabled to maintain five hundred men at Arms▪ and a thousand Archers, at the accustomed Wages of War, by the space of two years after he should arrive in Ireland (which he intended about Candlemass the same year) in order to the Conquest of that Realm.  
And in another Parliament held at London, about Michaelmas after; esteeming that Honour, so lately conferred upon this his chief favourite, too low for his merits, advanced 
s 〈…〉  him to the title of Duke of Ireland, upon the Feast day of S. Edward the Confessor. and having so done, ordained 
t 〈…〉 , that the Heir of Charles de Bloys, who challenged the Dukedom of Britanny, (and whose ransom he had obtained) should sell it to the French for thirty thousand Marks; to the intent, that this new Duke, with that money, might by force get the Dominion of Ireland, which the King had so given him; and Land there, before Easter ensuing. Whereunto the Lords and Commons readily assented 
u 〈…〉 , being rather content 
x 〈…〉  to want the money there, than be troubled any longer with his Company.  
Soon after which, the King gave 
y 〈…〉  him liberty to re●ide at Berhamstede-Castle (one of his own Royal Palaces) affording him fuel to burn, out of his Woods and Park there.  
Being therefore thus puffed up with Wealth, and Honour he grew libidinous 
z 〈…〉  and insolent; and put 
a 〈…〉  away the fair Lady Isabel his Wife (kinswoman to the King) with purpose to take another of mean extraction, who came out of Bohem●a, with Queen Anne; which gave great distaste to the Nobility (though the King favoured him in every thing;) especially 
b 〈…〉  to the Duke of Gloucester; (the King's Uncle) who though he could not at present vindicate his niece so repudiated, reserved 
c 〈…〉  himself for an opportune time to do it. But soon after this, Easter being passed 
d 〈…〉 , and the expectation of his going for Ireland, still 
e 〈…〉  continuing; the King to prevent any tumult by the Nobles, accompanied 
f 〈…〉  him into Wales; where continuing retired for a while; they 
g 〈…〉  laid their heads together, how they might murder the Duke of Gloucester, and likewise the Earls of Arundel, Warw●●k. Derby and Nottingham. And having stayed in those remote parts till 
h 〈…〉  the people had forgotten this so much talked of voyage into Ireland, returned 
i 〈…〉  with the King to Nottingham Castle; there to 
k 〈…〉  consider farther, how they might best act the designed murder of those great men before mentioned.  
The Nobles therefore, discerning 
l 〈…〉  what was like to befall them; raised all the power they could, and met 
m 〈…〉  together at Haringhay Park (near Highgate, in Com. Midd.) in an hostile manner; which so startled the King, and those then about him, who were the cause of those high discontents; that all of them then began to desire 
n 〈…〉  an accommodation; and to that end sent 
o 〈…〉  to the Lords so met at Haringhay, to come to Westminster; that there, upon a calm debate together, the business might be quietly composed. Who meeting 
p 〈…〉  there accordingly, after a short speech, made to them by the Bishop of Ely (than Lord Chancellor) in the closure whereof he told 
q 〈…〉  them, that the King desired to know the Cause of this their Insurrection; they answered 
r 〈…〉 , that it was for his advantage; viz. to rid him of those Traitors which he then had about him: amongst whom, the first they nominated 
s 〈…〉 , was this Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland.  
But the King giving 
t 〈…〉  them fair words, and taking them into his Chamber, where he made them drink 
u 〈…〉  together, told them, they should all meet together in Parliament, and equal justice should be done to each.  
Matters at present being therefore thus qualified 
x 〈…〉 ; the Duke of Ireland, by the King's connivance 
y 〈…〉 , hasts forthwith into Wales, there to raise what power he could: but discerning 
a 〈…〉  his danger, privily got 
b 〈…〉  away, being disguised 
c 〈…〉 , (as it was reported) in the habit of a Servant, with a Bow and a Quiver of Arrows on his Back; and so with five others in his company, alike accoutered, came to Chester: and soon after that, fled 
e 〈…〉  beyond-Sea, with Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk.  
But long it was not e'er he landed in England again with 
f 〈…〉  about four or five thousand men; and being got into O●fordshire, came 
g 〈…〉  to Radcote Bridge upon the River Isis, on the Feast day of S. Thomas the Apostle; which Bridge Henry Earl of Derby had broken 
h 〈…〉  in three places; and fixed Soldiers there, to stop his farther passage. The Duke therefore seeing himself in this desperate condition, and that 
i 〈…〉  the E. of Derby with his power, was not far distant, displayed 
k 〈…〉  the King's Banner, and animated his men to fight; advancing 
l 〈…〉  before them to the Bridge: which being not passable, he alighted 
m Ibid & n. 40.  from his Horse. and mounted 
n Ibid & n. 40.  another; purposing to avoid his Enemies by swimming the River: but, being environed by the Duke of Gloucester, on the one side, and the Earl of Derby on the other side; he threw 
o 〈…〉  away his Sword, Gauntlets, and Armour, and leaping into the River, escaped 
p 〈…〉  them.  
In their pursuit of him, it is said 
q T. Wals. 363. n. 10. , that his Chariot was taken; and in it the King's Letters, appointing him to hast to London, with what strength he had; expressing, that he would there be ready to live and die with him. The Lords therefore being thus powerful, caused 
r 〈…〉  the King of summon a Parliament at Westminster. Which being done; and this Duke (amongst others) called 
s Ibid. 27●4. etc. , to make answer to certain Articles of High Treason, then and there exhibited, against him, by the Duke of Gloucester, and others; not 
t Ibid. 27●4. etc.  appearing, he was forthwith banished 
u Ibid. 2726. n. 30. ; and all his possessions confiscated 
x Ibid. 2726. n. 30. , excepting 
y Ibid. 2726. n. 30.  his entailed Lands; which only were to remain to his right Heirs.  
Upon this Banishment, being likewise attainted 
z Ibid. 2727. n. 30. & 40. , Outlawed 
a Ibid. 2727. n. 30. & 40. , and Fled 
b Ibid. 2727. n. 30. & 40.  beyond-Sea (as already hath been observed) he was at length stricken 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 190. 〈◊〉. Neustr. 152. n. ●0.  by a Wild-Boar, in Hunting; and died 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 190. 〈◊〉. Neustr. 152. n. ●0.  of his hurts at Lov●me, in anno 1392. (16 Ric. 2.) in great distress and penury. About three years after which; viz. in 
e Ibid. 155. n. 10.  November, ann. 1395. (19 R. 2.) the King having caused his Body to be brought 
f Ibid. 155. n. 10.  over into England, made 
g Ibid. 155. n. 10.  a solemn Funeral for him at Colne in Essex; being present 
h Ibid. 155. n. 10.  himself thereat, with many of the Bishops; but few of the temporal Lords, their old hatred towards him being not then abated.  
Dying thus, and without 
i 〈…〉  issue, Alberi● de Vere, his uncle 
k 〈…〉 , was in 16 R. 2. by assent of Parliament restored 
l 〈…〉  to all those Lands, which had been by fine entailed, before the attainder of the Duke, his Nephew; having also the name, Title, and Honour of Earl of Oxford, then granted 
m Cart. de an. ●5●6, & 17 R. 2. n. 16.  to him, and to the Heirs Male of his Body; and thereupon took his seat 
n Cart. de an. ●5●6, & 17 R. 2. n. 16.  in Parliament amongst the Peers: but being infirm 
o cattle of Nob. by R. B. , the Office of Lord High Chamberlain of England, which he and his Ancestors had long 
p cattle of Nob. by R. B.  held, was in 17 R. 2. bestowed 
q Pat. 7 R 2. p. 1. m. 23.  by the King on john Holland Earl of Huntendon, to hold for term of life. And continuing 
r 〈…〉  still weak, had special Licence 
s 〈…〉  to be absent from that Parliament held at Shrewsbury in 21 R. 2. in which the Judgement 
t 〈…〉  given in the Parliament of 11 R. 2. against Robert Duke of Ireland, his Nephew, was 
u 〈…〉  revoaked and annulled.  
This Earl Alberic took to Wife 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Alice the Daughter of john Lord Fitz-Walter, by whom he had issue 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Richard his Son and Successor; and john who died 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  unmarried: as also a Daughter married 
a Ibid.  to Sir john Fitz-Lewes, Knight; and departed 
b 〈…〉  this life upon S. George his day, 1 Hen. 4. leaving Richard his Son and Heir than 
c 〈…〉  fourteen years of age; being then seized 
d 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Castle-Hengham, the Manors of ●elham- parva, bumsted, Dodingherst, stansted- Monfichet, Fingreth, Beaumonds; as also the Office of Steward of the whole Forest of Essex. Likewise of the Manors of Badlesmere in ●ent; Calmerton, in Com. Buck. Magna-Campes, Saxton, and Swafha●-●ulbeck, in Commit▪ Cantabr. And for term of life, by the grant of King Richard of the Honour and Town of Reyleigh, and Manors of Eastwood, and Thunderst, the reversion to Edward Duke of York, and the Heirs Male of his Body; leaving Alice his Wife surviving, who had for her Dowry an assignation 
e Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 10.  of the Manors of Badlesmere; excepting four hundred acres of Land, and Pasture there therein, held in Gavel-kind; and likewise of the Manor of bumsted, Beaumond, and Eston-Hall, in Com. Essex Calverton,. and Whitchurch, in Com. Buck. and fifteen shillings, and six pence, half penny Rent, out of the Manor of Stansted- Montfichet.  
I now come to Richard 
Richard.  the succeeding Earl. On whose behalf the Commons in Parliament in 1 Hen. 4. did pray, 
f Rot Pa●l. 〈◊〉 Hen. 4. n. 140.  that having married Alice the Daughter of the King's Sister, he might be restored to the Office of Chamberlain of England, being his due inheritance, and taken away by violence by King Richard the second; but thereunto the King did not 
g Rot Pa●l. 〈◊〉 Hen. 4. n. 140.  then assent.  
In 2 Hen. 4. it was Enacted 
a 〈…〉  by Parliament; that if this Richard Earl of Oxford, when he came of age, should consent, that Philippe Duchess of Ireland, might enjoy her Dower out of the entailed Lands, confirmed and assured to her, by Earl Aubery, his Father, than he should have to him and to his Heirs, all those Lands, which were the Duke of Ireland's, in in Demesn or Reversion; and in the King's hands upon the first day of March preceding. This Richard being in 
b Pat 3 H. 4. p. ●. m. 34.  his minority at his Father's death; had, in 3 H. 4 a grant 
c Pat 3 H. 4. p. ●. m. 34.  of an hundred pounds per annum, for his maintenance, to be received out of the profits of his own Lands.  
And, in 8 Hen. 4. upon his assent 
d Rot Pa●l 8 Hen 4.  that the before-specified Duchess Philippe should enjoy her Dower; the King granted 
e Rot Pa●l 8 Hen 4.  to him and his Heirs, all those Lands and Tenements, which by the forfeiture of Duke Robert, came to the Crown; excepting such as had been disposed of by himself or King Richard the second. And in 
f Rot Pa●l 8 Hen 4.  the Parliament then held, made special Livery 
g Rot Pa●l 8 Hen 4.  unto him, of all those Lands, which she the said Philippe held in Jointure (she being then dead, as it seems:) as also 
h Rot Pa●l 8 Hen 4.  of all other Lands, whereof Earl Aubrey, his Father, died seized; he being 
i 〈…〉  then of full age.  
About this time, or not long before, Maude Countess of Oxford, Widow of E. Thomas, and Mother to Robert Duke of Ireland, still surviving 
k 〈…〉 , caused it to be divulged 
l 〈…〉  that King Richard 2. was alive; and that he would forthwith lay claim to his ancient Ho●●r; and procured 
m 〈…〉  Hearts to be made of Silver and gilt, (which were Badges that King Richard gave to his Friends, Soldiers, and Servants) to be in the King's name distributed in the Country, whereby the people might be the sooner alured to rise on his behalf: giving it farther out, that 
n Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  he was privately kept in Scotland, till he could have a fit opportunity to come in with an Army of French and Scots. Whereupon she was committed 
o Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  to Prison, and her goods confiscated 
p Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  This Maude by her Testament 
q 〈…〉  dated at Bentley, 20 jan. anno 1412. (14 H. 4.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Nuns Church, at Brusezard; appointing, that her H●rse should be covered with black Cloth, and and a white cloth in form of a Cross thereon; as also three Tapers to burn about it, on the day of her funeral; viz. two at her Head, and the third at her Feet; and four Torches besides. And gave to those Nuns the Manor of Wrabnase, in pure Alms, for the health of her own Soul, her Parents Souls, and the Souls of all the faithful deceased. And having so done, departed this life on Wednesday being the Feast of the Conversion of S. Paul, the same year; leaving Robert de Willoughby her next Heir; viz. Son of William, Son of Alice, Sister of Eliz. Mother of her the said Maude, than twenty six years of age.  
But I return to Richard.  
In 3 Hen. 5. this Richard was 
r Rot. Fran● 3 H. 5 m. 14.  in that expedition then made into France: but before the end of that year, finding himself infirm, he made his Testament 
s Chichley, Vol. ●. 304●. ; viz. 6 Aug. ann. 1415. by which he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Conventual Church of the Priory at Colne in Essex, where his Ancestors lay Interred: and gave to Alice his Wife, all his personal Estate, to pay his Debts, discharge his Funeral, and to dispose for pious uses. After which, viz. in 4 Hen. 5. he became riteined 
t Ex Autogr, pen●s Cl●●. pell.  to serve the King in person, in his Wars of France; but, died 
u Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 53. B●ck.  the same year, on the morrow after S. Valentine's day; leaving issue by Alice his Wife, one of the Daughters 
x Catal. of Nob by R. B.  and Heirs of Sir Richard Sergeaux, Knight, two 
y Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Sons, john and Robert. Which Robert, took to Wife 
z Vinc. Cor. p. 406.  joan, the Widow of Nicholas Lord Carew, Daughter to Sir Hugh Courtney of Hacham, Knight, and Heir 
a Ibid.  to her Mother Philippe, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Warine Archdeacon, Knight; and had issue 
b Ibid.  john who married Alice Daughter and Heir to Walter Kilrington, alias Colebroke; by whom he had issue 
c Ibid.  john Vere; who after the death of that Earl john, commonly called Little john of Camps, became Earl of Oxford, as I shall show anon. which Alice (Viz. Widow to this last mentioned Earl Richard) having then for her Dower, an assignation 
d Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 53. u●. sup●●.  of the Manors of Over-Hall and Nether-Hall, in Lavenham, the Manor of bumsted at the Tower, called Gebons, the Manor of Fingerith, Great-Canefeld, and Dodinghurst, with that Manor of bumsted, called Countess-Meadow, in bumsted- Helion, in Com. Essex. but afterwards, taking to Husband 
e 〈…〉  Nicholas Thurley Esq without the K. licence, her Dowry was seized 
f 〈…〉 , and Thurley imprisoned 
g 〈…〉  in the Tower of London, until by a fine of one years' value of that her Dowry, he obtained a Pardon for the Transgression.  
I Now come to john, Son and Heir to Earl Richard, who was 
h 〈…〉  nine years of age at his Father's death.  
This john, succeeding in his Father's Honours, was amongst others made 
i 〈…〉  Knight by the King, at Leicester, on Whitsunday, 4 H. 6. the King himself having then received 
k 〈…〉  that Honour, at the hands of his Uncle the Duke of Bedford: And in 7 H. 6 being 
l 〈…〉  then in Ward; having married 
m 〈…〉  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir john Howard the younger, Knight, without Licence, did for the Sum of two thousand pounds, to be paid into the Exchequer obtain pardon 
n 〈…〉  for that Transgression. Before the end of which year, making proof 
o 〈…〉  of his age and doing his Homage, he had Livery 
p 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
In 13 Henr. 6. this Earl john obtained Licence 
q 〈…〉  to travail towards the Holy-Land, with twelve persons of his Company; and to take 
r Ibid.  with him an hundred pounds in Money, and to receive 
s Ibid.  five hundred Marks more by way of Exchange.  
In 14 Hen. 6. he went 
n Rot. Franc. 14 H. 6. m. 6.  into Pi●ardy, for the relief of Calais: and the same year performing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 16 Hen. 6. m. 5.  of all those Lands, which by the death of Margaret the Wife of Sir john Howard, Knight descended to Elizabeth her Daughter whom he had 
p Rot. Fin. 16 Hen. 6. m. 5.  married. In 17 Hen. 6. he was joined in Commission 
q 〈…〉  with john Duke of Norfolk, and others, to treat with Charles de Valois or his Ambassadors, touching a perpetual peace betwixt this Realm and France. And in 32 Hen. 6. together with 
r 〈…〉  the Earls of Salisbury, Sa●op, Worcester, Wilts, and some other Lords, undertook 
s 〈…〉  to keep the Seas for three years, next following; being allowed 
t 〈…〉  the Subsidies, of Tonnage and Poundage, then granted for that service. But when King Edward the fourth attained the Crown, the Lancastrean party, (whereof this Earl was one) soon fell: for that King in the first year of his Reign, calling 
u Stow's Chron. in eod ann. Holinsh. p. 665. b. n. 20.  a Parliament upon the fourth of November, wherein King Henry the sixth and all his Lineage were disherited 
x Stow's Chron. in eod ann. Holinsh. p. 665. b. n. 20. , caused this Earl john, and Auberie his eldest Son (together with the Dukes of Exeter, and Somerset, and many other) to be attainted 
y Stow's Chron. in eod ann. Holinsh. p. 665. b. n. 20.  and at several times after beheaded them 
z Stow's Chron. in eod ann. Holinsh. p. 665. b. n. 20.  on Tower Hill.  
The Inquisition 
* Es●. 3. E. 4. ●. 23. Oxon.  taken in 3 Edw. 4. after this his Death; saith, that he died 26 Februar. 1 Edw. 4. and that john his Son and Heir, was at the time of the taking thereof, twenty years of age.  
Of his issue, which he had by Elizabeth his Wife (before mentioned) there were five Sons; viz. 
a 〈…〉  Aubery, who suffered death with him; john who succeeded him, Sir George, Sir Richard, and Sir Thomas, all Knights; and three Daughters; viz. 
b 〈…〉  Marry a Nun at Berking in Esse●, joan married to Sir William Norres of Yatenden, Knight; and Elizabeth, to William Son and Heir to Henry Bourchier Earl of Essex.  
In 3 and 4 Edw. 4 the King, in Parliament upon 
* 〈…〉  the Petition of this john Earl of Oxford, mentioned 
c 〈…〉  the Act of Attainder of Robert Duke of Ireland, in 11 R. 2. as also the restoration of Aubery de Vere, in 16 R. 2. and the Annullation of the Act of 11. In 21 R. 2. as also the revoking that in 1 Hen. 4. Repealed 
d 〈…〉  that of 1 Hen. 4. which had been made in affirmance of the Act of 11 R. 2. (as touching the said Earl of Oxford) which had formerly repealed the Act of 21 Ric. 2. And, as concerning him, revived 
e 〈…〉  the Act of 21 Ric. 2. with a salvo to the King and his Heirs, of any Right, Title, or Interest, which he had or might have, to any of those Lands, which were Robert Earl of Oxford's, with divers provisions, and exceptions therein mentioned.  
This john, 
john, 3.  in 10 Ed. 4 being 
* 〈…〉  one of those that then adhered to King Henry the sixth, in order to his restoration, (which happened 
f 〈…〉  that year though it held but a while) sat High Steward 
g 〈…〉 , for the Trial of john Tiptoft Earl of Worceser; who thereupon had Judgement 
* 〈…〉  of death, and was 
h 〈…〉  beheaded on Tower-Hill.  
But the Scene soon altered again: for King Edward returning, and getting strength, met 
i Pol. Virg. 526. & 527. ●. ●0. & 30.  Richard Nevil, the stout Earl of Warwick, (at that time King Henrys chiefest Champion) at Barnet, in Com. Midd. in the left Wing of whose Army this our Earl was placed, 
k Pol. Virg. 526. & 527. ●. ●0. & 30.  with some Horse, as Polyd. Virg. affirmeth. Others 
* Holinsh. p 684. a. n. 60. & ibid. b.  say, in the right wing: and that leading the Van ward, the King's people were, through his valour, overmacht; so that many ran away, and carried news to London, that the Earl of Warwick had won the Field. Which might have fallen out true, had not preposterous fortune happened to his men; who, having a Star, with streams for their Liveries; were not, by reason of the mist, distinguished from King Edward's men; and through that mistake, shot at one another. Whereupon, crying Treason, he Fled, with eight hundred of his Soldiers. So that all his party, being thus unhappily routed 
l 〈◊〉 ut supra. , with Edmund Duke of Somerset, he made haste into Wales, where he was received 
m 〈◊〉 ut supra.  by the Earl of Pembroke; and after that into Cornwall, unto 
n Ibid. 532. n. 40.  S. Michaels-Mount.  
It is said 
o Le●. Coll. Vol. 1. 7●8.  by some; that, at the loss of Barnet Field, he fled into Scotland, and thence into France: and having gotten much at Sea, came into the West Country; where, by subtlety he entered S. Michael's Mount, in Cornwall, with three hundred ninety seven men, upon the last of September; and divers times coming down thence, into the adjacent villages, had good cheer of the Inhabitants: Whereupon Bodrigan, the King's Lieutenant in that County, being commanded by the King, besieged the Mount; but so favourably, that the Earl revictualled it; so that Fortescue was sent to keep 〈◊〉 Siege better. But, at last, the King so wrought with the Soldiers in the Mount, that had not our Earl submitted, his own men would have made him prisoner: in so much as Fortescue entered the Mount upon the fifteenth of February following; wherein he found victual, which might have served till Midsummer, this Earl, with the Lord Beaumond being carried prisoners to the King; and sent 
p Esc 14 〈◊〉 4. n. 28. Suff.  to safe Custody, in the Castle of hams in Picardy. Soon after which, viz. in the Parliament begun at Westminster, upon the sixth of October the same year, he was (together with Sir George and Sir Thomas, his Brothers both Knights) attainted. 
q Esc 14 〈◊〉 4. n. 28. Suff.   
But in 2 Ric. 3. being still prisoner 
r Pol. Virg. 556. n. 20.  in the Castle of hams; observing 
s Pol. Virg. 556. n. 20.  what hopes of aid Henry Earl of Richmund, then had from the French, and others, in order to his gaining the Crown of this Realm; he got 
t Pol. Virg. 556. n. 20.  thence, together with 
u Ibid.  Sir james Blount, the Governor of that Castle, and Sir john Fortescue, porter of the Gates of Calais; and came 
x Ibid.  to Montarges, to the Earl of Richmund; who received 
y Ibid.  him with much joy, being 
z Ibid.  a person of great nobility, expert in military affairs, and withal, of high integrity.  
Whereof when King Richard heard 
a Ibid. 558. n. 10. ; and that the Castle of hams had declared 
b Ibid. 558. n. 10.  for Richmund, through the contrivance of this Earl: as also 
c Ibid. 558. n. 10. , that he and Blount the Governor of that Castle, were so gone, as before is expressed; he forthwith appointed, 
d Ibid. 558, n. 10. , that part of the Garrison at Calais, should march out to regain that Castle. Whereupon those in the Castle standing 
e Ibid. n. 30●  upon their Guards, and sendeng 
f Ibid. n. 30●  a Messenger to the Earl of Richmund, for more aid; he forthwith dispatched 
g Ibid.  this our Earl of Oxford, with a choice number of expert Soldiers; who, by his skilful conduct drew off those in the Castle, without any loss. After which he himself hasted thence to the Earl of Richmund, in Paris.  
And, upon his arrival in England, marched with him to Bosworth, where King Richard being ready to give him Battle; Richmund Marshaled his Army, and appointed 
h Ibid. 563. n. 10.  this Earl to command the Vanguard, consisting 
i Ibid. 563. n. 10.  of Archers. Who behaved himself with great courage in that fight: and when 
k Ibid. n. 2●. & 30.  they came to the Sword; fearing to be encompassed, commanded 
l Ibid. n. 2●. & 30. , that no Soldier should stir above ten foot from his Colours. And then most Valiantly charging 
m Ibid. n. 2●. & 30.  the Enemy, in form of a Wedge, put them to the Rout 
n Ibid. n. 40. ; in which he slew 
o Ibid. n. 40.  many, and thereby became one of the chiefest Instruments, in obtaining an happy victory that day.  
For which memorable service, Richmund being thereupon Crowned King by the name of Henry the seventh, he was soon restored 
p Rot. Parl. 1 Hen. 7. m. 10. Rec. de Term H●l. 2 Hen. 7. rot 5.  to all his possessions: and for his great prudence and gravity, made choice 
q 〈…〉  of for one of his privy Council; as also, at his Coronation, constituted 
r 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord high Steward of England. And stood in such high favour with him; as that he obtained a grant 
s Pat. 1 H. 7. p 2.  to himself, and Margaret his Wife, and to the Heirs of her the said Margaret, of the Lordship of de la More, in Comit. Hertf. and Midd. late belonging to George Nevil Archbishop of York: as also of the Manors of ●amlingham, ●elsall, Harestone, Pesenhall, Walton, with Tremley, and the Hundred of Loose, in Com. Suff. and likewise of the Manor of Willington, in Com. Bedf. which were part of the possessions of john late Duke of Norfolk attainted. Likewise of the Manors of Berham, Walkefare, and Powers, in Waltham-parva, in Comit. Essex. late the Lands of Francis Vicccount Lovel, attainted; of the Manor of Botesworth, in Comitat. Northampt. late William Catesby's Esq attainted. Also of an House called the Herber, in the Parish of S. Mary Bothawe, in the Ward of Dowe-gate, London, part of the possessions of George late Duke of clarence; to hold to him, and to the Heirs male of his Body.  
And, besides all this, was made Constable 
t 〈…〉  of the Tower of London; and likewise 
u 〈…〉  Lord High Admiral of all England, Ireland, and Duchy of Aquitane.  
Moreover, in 3 Hen. 7. he was constituted 
x 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners to exercise the Office of High Steward of England, at the Coronation of the Queen. Furthermore, upon that Insurrection 
y 〈…〉  made by john Earl of Lincoln, on the behalf of Lambert Simnell (who was taught to personate 
z 〈…〉  one of the murdered Sons of King Edward the fourth,) was 
a 〈…〉 , with jasper Duke of Bedford, a chief commander of the King's Forces against those Rebels.  
And in 4 Hen. 7. together 
b 〈…〉  with the same Duke of Bedford, he had the Command 
c 〈…〉  of those forces, which were sent by King Henry into Flanders, in aid of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French: And in 9 Hen. 7. was made Constable 
d 〈…〉  of the Castle of ●lare, in Com. Suff.  
In 12 Henr. 7. he was likewise 
e 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders against the Lord Audley, and his fellow-Rebells in the Battle at Black-Heath.  
And in 1 Hen. 8. obtained a confirmation 
f Pat. 1 H. ● p. 1. m. 26.  from the King, of the Office of Lord Great-Chamberlain of England, originally granted to his Ancestor Alberic de Vere, by King Henry the first. In which year he had likewise the Constableship of the Castle of ●lare, confirmed 
g Ibid. m. 26.  to him for life: as also a grant 
h Ibid.  and confirmation 
i Ibid.  of the Castle of Colchester, which Maude the Empress gave to Alberic de Vere, his Ancestor. And was lastly again constituted 
k Ibid. m. 26.  Lord Admiral of England, Ireland, and the Duchy of Aquitane, for life.  
This Earl john, first married 
l Pat 21 E. 4. p. 1. m. 10.  Margaret the Daughter to Richard Earl of Salisbury: and by her had issue 
m cattle of Nob. by R. B.  john, who died young in the Tower of London, during his Father's exile. Which Margaret, being in great want 
n Pat. 2●E 4. p. 1 m. 10. , in 21 Edw. 4. (the Earl her Husband standing then attainted) obtained 
o Pat. 2●E 4. p. 1 m. 10.  from the King an annuity of an hundred pounds per annum, during her life, to be paid out of the Impost upon Wines, in the Port of London.  
And to his second Wife Elizabeth, the Daughter 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  of Sir Richard Scroop, Knight, Widow 
q D●ngley. qu. 11.  of William Viscount Beaumond; but had no issue by her.  
Which Elizabeth, by her Testament 
r Ibid. , bearing date 30 Maii, An. 1537. (29 H. 8.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Parish Church of Wyveh●, by the Corpse of William Viscount Beaumond, her first Husband: and appointed, that her Executors should cause to be said or sung for her Soul; as also for the Souls of her Father and Mother, and for her Husband's Soul, two hundred Masses; viz. fifty of the Trinity, fifty of the Holy-Ghost, fifty of the five Wounds, and fifty of Requiem; and to reward the sayers twelve pence in Money. By this her Testament she also bequeathed to john de Vere, than Earl of Oxford, seven Tappets of counterfeit Arras, of the story of Solomon, etc. and to the Lord Bulbeck her Godson, her Ring of Gold, with a Rose of Diamonds; and to the Lady Dorothy his Wife a Tablet of Gold. Moreover to his Brother Alberic (her Godson also) her Ring of Gold, with a Saphire of divers Squar●s; and to the Lady Surrey his Sister, a Book of Gold. Likewise to her God-daughter Eliz. Darcy (his Sister) her largest Ring, with a sharp Diamond, and to the Lady Anne Vere, his Sister, a Book of Gold, etc.  
To her Sister the Lady Mary, wife of Sir William Kingston, Knight, her jesus of Diamonds, set in Gold. To her Sister jane Brews, a Basin and Ewer, chased and gilded; and to her Brother Sir john St. Clare, Knight, a Basin and Ewer of Silver chased and gilt.  
Besides this I have not seen any thing farther memorable of him, except 24 H. 7. that by his Testament 
s 〈…〉  bearing date 10 Apr. he bequeathed his Body to be buried before the high Altar of our Lady-Chapel, in the Priory of ●olne, under a Tomb which he had prepared for himself and Margaret his first Wife, there already buried. And appointed that his Executors should cause two thousand Masses of Requiem, to be said or sung for his Soul, by Priests; viz. every Friar being a Priest, and abiding in any of the Houses of Blackfriars in Cambridge, Blackfriars in Oxford, White-friar's at Lynne, (all which were of his Ancestors foundation) and Brethren of the Charter-house in London, Shene, and Zion, being Priests. Moreover that every Monk, Canon, and every other religious person, being a Priest, and abiding within any House of Religion, of the foundation of any of his Ancestors, should also sing Placebo and Dirige, with Commendations.  
And that by his last Will, he ordained, that his Castle and Honour of Hedingham, and Gelham; with his Manors of Bumsted; Canfield, Prayers, Bowre-hall, Grays in Hedingham- Sibille, Earles-Colne, Bentley, Crepinghall, Downham, Lavenham, Overhall, Netherhall, Cookefield, Walsham-Hall, Camps, Abingdon, Saxton, Swafham Bulbeck, Kensyngton; and his Place, near Bishopsgate in London; all which were of the old Inheritance, belonging to this Earldom; and whereof he stood seized to himself and the Heirs male of his Body, as by old gifts thereof, made to his Ancestors manifestly did appear; should be and remain to the Heirs male of his body lawfully begotten: and for default thereof, to his Nephew john Vere, and the Heirs male of his body, according to the old Entail: and for default thereof to his Cousin john Vere, Son of Sir Robert; in regard he was next Heir male, and privy to those old Entails.  
And departing 
t 〈…〉  this life upon Thursday 10 Martii, 4. Henr. 8. was buried in the Priory at Colne. To whom succeeded john his Nephew and Heir; viz. Son 
x 〈…〉  of Sir George Vere Knight, Brother 
y 〈…〉  to this last Earl john, by Margaret the Daughter and 
* 〈…〉  Heir of William Stafford of Fro●●e, in Com. Dorset Esquire.  
Which john, being commonly called 
z 〈…〉  Little john of Camses, had a special Livery 
a 〈…〉  of all those Lands, whereunto he was Heir.  
This john took to Wife 
b 〈…〉  Anne, Daughter of Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk, but died without issue, 14 julii, 18 Hen. 8. Whereupon his three Sisters became his Heirs; viz. Elizabeth, the Wife of Sir Anthony Wingfield, Knight; Dorothy married to john Nevil Lord Latimer; and Ursula to Edmund Knightly, Esquire.  
To whom Succeeded 
c 〈…〉  as Earl of Oxford, and to all that part of the Inheritance which was Entailed, john Son 
d 〈…〉  of Robert, second Brother 
e 〈…〉  to that john Earl of Oxford, who was beheaded in 1 Edw. 4. Which john in 21 Hen. 8. was 
f 〈…〉  one of the Peers who subscribed the Articles exhibited to the King against Cardinal Wolsey. So likewise in 22 Hen. 8. that 
g 〈…〉  Letter, sent by the greatest part of the Nobility of England, with divers Bishops and Abbots, to Pope Clement the seventh, whereby they gave his Holiness to understand; that unless he did comply with King Henry in that great cause of his so much desired Divorce from Queen Katherine, his Supremacy in this Realm was not like to be long acknowledged. And in 28 Hen. 8. was one 
h 〈…〉  of the King's Privy-Councel.  
And having married 
i 〈…〉  Elizabeth the Daughter to Sir Edward Truss●l, of Cubleston, in Com. Staff. Knight Banneret, Sister 
k 〈…〉  and 
l 〈…〉  Heir to john; had issue by her five Sons; viz. john who succeeded him in his Honour; Auberie, who married 
m 〈…〉  the Daughter of ... Spring of Lanham, in Com. Suff. and had issue Hugh; Secondly Geffrey Vere, Father 
n Ibid.  of john Vere, of Kirkby-Hall; Thirdly 
o Ibid.  Sir Francis Vere Knight, sometime Governor 
p Ibid.  of Brill, in the Netherlands▪ and fourthly Sir Horatio 
q Pat. 40. Eliz. p. 16.  Vere, Knight, who in 1 Car. 1. was created 
r Pat. 1. Car. p. 1.  Lord Vere of Tilbury: and having married 
s 1 8. in Officio Armour. f. 45. b.  Mary the third Daughter to Sir john Tra●y of ●●dington, in Com. Clou●. Knight, had issue 
t 1 8. in Officio Armour. f. 45. b.  by her five Daughters his Heirs; viz. Elizabeth 
u 1 8. in Officio Armour. f. 45. b.  Wife to john Lord Haughton, Son and Heir to the Earl of 〈◊〉; Mary first married 
x 1 8. in Officio Armour. f. 45. b.  to Sir Roger Tounshend of Raynham, in Comitat, Nor●. Baronet; afterwards to Mildmay Earl of Westmoreland; Katherine to 
y 1 8. in Officio Armour. f. 45. b.  Oliver St. john, Son and Heir to Sir john St. john of Lidyard, Knight and Baronet; and afterwards to john Lord Paulet: Anne to Thomas Lord Fairfax of Cameron in Scotland, and Dorothy to john Wolstenholme, Son and Heir to Sir john Wolstenholme, late of Noste●, in Comit. Ebor. Baronet.  
This last mentioned E. john departed 
b I. 11. in Officio Arm. 68 b.  this life, at his Manor of Colne, on Saturday 21 Martii, 31 H. 8. and was buried 
c I. 11. in Officio Arm. 68 b.  at Castle-Heningham, on Monday the 12 of April following.  
To whom succeeded john 
john, 6.  his Son and Heir, who in 32 Hen. 8. had a special Livery 
d Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 1.  of all those Lands, which descended to him by Elizabeth his Mother, Sister and Heir 
e Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 1.  to john Trussel Esquire: and in 36 ●en. 8. was 
f Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 5●1.  in that famous expedition than made to Boloine; being 
g Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 5●1.  in the Rear of the King's Army, under the conduct of john Lord Russel, at that time Lord Privy-Seal.  
This john first took to Wife 
h Jornal of Parl. 28 H. 8.  Dorothy the Daughter to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, by whom he had only issue Katherine, married 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to Edward Lord Windsor. And to his second Wife, Margaret 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  the Daughter of john Golding (Sister of Sir Edward Golding; Knight) by which Margaret he had issue 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Edward, his Son and Successor; and Mary, Wife 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to Peregrine Bartu Lord Willoughby of Ers●●y.  
And by his Testament bearing 
n Chair, qu. 22.  date 28 julii Anno 1562. (4 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of ●arles-Colne; departing 
o Camd Ann. p. 69.  this life the same year.  
To whom succeeded 
p Ib. p. 453.  Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir, who in 29 Eliz. was one 
q Ib. p. 453.  of the Peers by special Commission appointed to try Marry Queen of Scots (than Prisoner in England,) for her life. And in Anno 1588. (31 Eliz.) one of the chief persons in the Queen's Fleet, 
r Ibid. 529.  employed against the great Navy of Spaniards, then threatening an Invasion; which thereupon was dissipated, and destroyed 
s I●id.  by the English Forces.  
Which Earl Edward had two Wives; viz. Anne, Daughter 
t F F. in Officio Armorum, 172. 2.  to William Cecil Lord Burghley, (Lord Treasurer of England) on whom he begat three Daughters; viz. Elizabeth married 
u Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  to William Earl of Derby; Bridget, to Francis Lord Norris of Ricot (afterwards created Earl of Berkshire) and Susan to 
y Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  Philip Herbert, Earl of Montgomery.  
And to his second Wife Elizabeth Daughter 
z Ibid.  of Thomas Trentham of Rouceter, in Com. Staff. Esq (one of the Maids 
a Ibid.  of Honour to Q. Eliz.) by whom he had issue, one Son, called Hen●y 
b Ibid. .  
This Edward, being an entire friend to Thomas Duke of Norfolk; when he discerned his Life in danger, upon what was laid to his charge; touching the Q. of Scots (whereof our Historians of that time do give some account) earnestly interceded with the Lord Treasurer Burghley (his Wife's Father, and one of the chiefest Statesmen of that time) for the preserving him from destruction; but prevailing not, grew so highly incensed against Burghley, knowing it was in his power to save him; that, in great indignation, he said, he would do all he could to ruin his Daughter: and accordingly, not only forsaken her Bed, but sold and consumed 
c Camb. Ann. in ann 1562. p. 69.  that great Inheritance, descended to him from his Ancestors: leaving very little for Henry his Son and Successor. And died 24 junii, An. 1604. (2 jac.)  
Which Henry 
Henry.  married 
d Ibid.  Diana the second Daughter to William Cecil Earl of Exeter; and died at the Siege of Breda in the Netherlands, in ann. 1625. without issue.  
Whereupon Robert Vere, 
Robert, 5.  Son and Heir of Hugh, Son and Heir of Aubery by Margaret the Daughter of john Spring of Lanham, in Com. Suff. (who was the second Son to john the fifth of that name, Earl of Oxford) after the death of this E. Henry, was in the Parliament held at Westminster, Ann. 2 Car. 1. restored 
f Jornal of Pa●l.  to this title of Earl of Oxford.  
Much dispute 
g Jornal of Pa●l.  there was in that Parliament between this Robert, and Robert then Lord Willoughby of Eresby, touching this title of Earl; as also touching the Titles of Lord Bulbeck, Sanford, and Badlesmere, and Office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England; this Robert making claim to them all, as Heir male of the Family; and Robert Lord Willoughby, as Son and Heir to Mary, the sole Heir female. But at length, after Council, on each part divers times heard; and the Authority of Records, and ancient Evidences produced: first the Title of Earl was Clearly adjudged 
h Jornal of Pa●l.  to this Robert de Vere: and the Titles of Lord Bulbeck, Sanford and Badlesmere descending to the Heirs female, to be in 
i Ibid.  the King's disposal, by reason that john the fourth E. of Oxfo●d, having three Sisters his Heirs, the Honour could not be divided. But, as to the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain, it was referred 
k Ibid.  to the Judges, then attending in Parliament, to consider thereof, and make report upon these two points; first, whether that Robert E. of Oxford, who made the entail thereof, temp. R. 2. upon the Heir male, were at that time seized of it, or not. Secondly, admitting that he was; then whether such an Office might be conveyed by way of limiting of uses. Upon which Reference, there being only five Judges then attending in Parliament (and the rest in their Circuits) 3 of them; viz. Justice Doderidge, Yeluerton, and Baron Trevor, 
l Ibid.  declared their opinions for the Heir General, and gave their Reasons for the same: but the other two, viz. the Lord chief Justice Crew, and Sir John Walter Lord Chief Baron, for the Heir male. The major part therefore, thus declaring; the Lords voted 
m Ibid.  accordingly. whereupon Robert Lord Willoughby was admitted 
n Ibid.  into the House, 13 Apr. 2 Car. 1. with his Staff of that Office, and took his place above all the Barons according to the Act of Parliament of 31 Hen. S. cap. 10.  
And Robert de Vere, having received his Writ, of Summons 
p Ibid.  dated 14 April. the same year, came into the Parliament the day next following, and had his place 
q Ibid.  next to the Earl of Arundel  
This Robert took to Wife Beatrix van Hemmema of Freezland, and was slain at the Siege of Maestricht, ann. ann By which Hemmema he had issue three Sons; viz. Aubrey who succeeded him in his Honours; as also Horace, and Francis, who died young. And likewise three Daughters; Marry, Magdalen and Susan; who all died young.  
This last mentioned Aubrey, took to Wife Anne one of the two Daughters and Coheirs of Paul Viscount Banning; which Anne died without issue.  
And shortly after the Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the second, being elected one of the Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter, was made Lord Lieutenant of the County of Essex, and one of his Majesty's most honourable Privy-Councel. After which he married Diana Daughter to George Kirke, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to King Charles the first of blessed memory.   

Mandevill.  
UPon 
a Mon. A●g. Vol 2. 446. b. n. 30 & 40.  the first arrival here of Duke William the Norman; amongst other his Companions in that signal Expedition there was 
b Mon. A●g. Vol 2. 446. b. n. 30 & 40.  a famous Soldier, called Geffrey 
Geffrey, 1.  de Magnavil; assuming that surname from the Town of Magnavill, which he then possessed. This Geffrey fight 
d Mon. A●g. Vol 2. 446. b. n. 30 & 40.  courageously, in that Battle against King Harold, where Duke William was victorious, hewed 
e Mon. A●g. Vol 2. 446. b. n. 30 & 40.  down his Adversaries on every side: for which great service he was aptly rewarded with divers fair Lordships, by the Conqueror's Gift, as may appear 
f Domesd. 〈◊〉 in ii●d. 〈◊〉.  from what he enjoyed at the time of the general Survey; viz. in Berkshire four; in Suffolk twenty six; in Middlesex seven; in Surrey one; in Oxfordshire three; in Cambridgshire nine; in Hertfordshire nineteen; in Northamptonshir● seven; in Warwickshire two; and in Essex forty; whereof Waldene was one, which afterwards became the chief seat of his Descendants.  
This Geffrey, was by King William, made 
g Mon. Angl. ut supra. n. 60.  Constable of the Tower of London, which trust he held 
h Ord Vit. 786. C.  during all his time. And for 
i Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 363. 2. n. 60. & b.  the Souls health of Athelaise his first Wife (by whom he had 
k Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 363. 2. n. 60. & b.  his Children) and good estate of himself, and Leceline his second Wife (with the consent 
l Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 363. 2. n. 60. & b.  of that King) founded 
m Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 363. 2. n. 60. & b.  a Monastery for Benedictine Monks at Hurley in Berkshire, whereunto he gave 
n Ibid. n. 1●. & 20.  the whole Lordship of Hurley, and the Woods adjoining thereto; as also 
o Ibid. n. 1●. & 20.  the Church of Waltham, and divers other Lands; Osmund then Bishop of Salisbury dedicating 
p Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  the same. Which House became a Cell to that great Abbey of S. Peter at Westminster.  
To this Geffrey succeeded William 
William,  de Magnavil (vulgarly called Mandevil) his Son and Heir; who, having married 
q Ib. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  Margaret the sole Daughter and Heir to Eudo Dapifer (id est, Steward to King William) had issue 
r Ib. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  by her, Geffrey, 
Geffrey▪  his Son and Heir, Steward 
s Ib. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  of Normandy, by descent from his Mother; and a Daughter 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 44●. ●. n. 30.  called Beatrix. Which Geffrey, in 5 Steph. upon the payment 
u Rot 〈…〉 Essex ● Her●●.  of Eight hundred sixty six pounds thirteen shillings four pence to the King, had Livery 
x Rot 〈…〉 Essex ● Her●●.  of his Inheritance.  
Being also Constable 
z R. Hoved. 279 b. n. 50.  of the Tower of London, he was by King Stephen, of a Baron, advanced 
a R. Hoved. 279 b. n. 50.  to the dignity of an Earl (as by his special Charter 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , dated at Westminster, appeareth) viz. 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of the County of Essex: So that he and his Heirs, should enjoy the same Earldom, as freely, peaceably, and honourably, as other Earls held those Counties whereof they were Earls. Unto which Charter were witnesses, William de Ipre, Henry de Essex, john, the Son of Robert Fitz-Walter, Robert de Newburgh, William de S. Clere, William de Dammartin, Richard Fitz-Vrse, and William de Owe.  
But, notwithstanding this Honour thus conferred on him by King Stephen; Maud the Empress, by a more ample Charter 
d Ex magno 〈◊〉. in Offico Ducat. Lanc.  made at Oxford, won him to her party. For she not only confirmed 
e Ibid.  to him, whatsoever Geffrey his Grandfather, or William his Father ever had, either in Lands, Forts, Castles; and in particular, the Tower of London, with the Castle under it, to strengthen and fortify at his pleasure; but bestowed 
f Ibid.  on him the Hereditary Sheriffalty of London and Middlesex, for Three hundred pounds, to hold as amply as Geffrey his Grandfather did; as also that of Hertfordshire for Sixty pounds, as his Grandfather likewise held it. Farther granting to him the Trial of all Causes in those Counties; so that no other should hold Plea therein, but by him: And, that he should have those Lands of one hundred pounds per annum value, and the services of those Twenty Knights, which she formerly, by an other Charter had given him.  
Moreover, she confirmed 
g Ibid.  to him, all those Lands of two hundred pounds per an. value, which King Stephen and Maud his Queen, had bestowed on him; and likewise One hundred pound Land in Escheats with those Knights Fees, also given to him by them, according to the Tenor of the Charters which he had of them.  
Likewise, she gave 
h Ibid.  unto him all the Lands of Eudo Dapifer in Normandy, with his Office of Steward, as his Rightful Inheritance; granting, That he should not be impleaded for the same by any person whatsoever. And (if she and the Earl of Anjou her Husband, should think fit) that in lieu of his Eschaet-Lands and Knights services he then had, he should also enjoy as his right, all the Lands in England, whereof the same Eudo died seized, over and above the one hundred pound Lands per annum, and twenty Knights Fees, formerly given to him by her; and over and above the Lands of Ernulph de Mannevil, which he held of him by the service of ten Knights Fees. And she farther covenanted 
i Ibid.  with him, that, in case she could obtain the Castle of Stortford, by exchange from the Bishop of London, and his Church of S. Paul there; that then he and his Heirs should for ever enjoy it: And if she could not so obtain it, then that she would demolish it.  
And, besides all this she granted 
k Ibid. , that Ernulph de Mandevil should enjoy that one hundred pound Lands, and ten Knights Fees, which she had formerly given him; and one hundred pound Lands more in Escheats, to be held of her Husband, the Earl of Anjou, and her in Capite, to him and his Heirs, of her and her Heirs, viz. Cristeshale and Benedis, for as much as they were worth; and that she would make good the Remainder.  
And she likewise Covenanted 
l Ibid. , that neither the Earl of Anjou (her Husband) nor herself, nor her children, would ever make peace with the Burgesses of London, but with the consent of him the said Geffrey, because they were his mortal Enemies. And that the Castle which he had built upon Wye, should stand to be fortified at his pleasure. Also, That he should build one other Castle on his own Land, wheresoever he would: And that he, and his Tenants, should enjoy all the improvements they had at any time made upon their respective Lands, unto the day that he adhered to her, and her said Husband, the Earl of Anjou.  
For performance of which Covenants, Robert, Earl of Gloucester, Milo, Earl of Hereford, Bryan Fitz-Count, Robert Fitz-Reginald, Robert de Curcy her Steward, john Fitz-Gilbert, Miles de Beauchamp, Ralph Paganel, Robert de Oilli Constable, and Robert Fitz-Heldebrand, undertook 
m Ibid. . And, that Geffrey, Earl of Anjou (her Husband) and Henry her Son, should make good the same; she promised 
n Ibid. , that the King of France (in case she could procure him) should be her Surety; as also, that these persons should give their Faith for the like performance, viz. I●hel de Meduana, Robert de Sabloill, Pain de Clarevalle, Geffrey de Clarevalle, Andrew de Alvy, Pipin of Turon, Absolom Rumard; Reginald, Earl of Cornwall Baldwin, Earl of Devon, Gilbert, Earl of Pembroke, Hugh, Earl of Norfolk, Earl Alberic, Henry de Essex, Peter de Valoins, and other of her Barons, whom he would accept of; and whom she could obtain for Pledges: And that all the Clergy of England, in her power, should undertake to see those Covenants kept by her, and her Heirs, to him, and hi● Heirs.  
And besides this, by another Charter 
o Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton. , dated at Westminster, she constituted him Earl of Essex, to hold to himself and his heirs; and to have the Third Penny of the Pleas of the Sheriffalty, 
Note, that this is th● most ancient Creation-●hatrer which hath ever been known. Vide S●ld. Titles of Honour, p. 647.  as an Earl ought to enjoy in his Earldom; and likewise granted to him and his heirs, all those Lands which Geffrey de Magnavill his Grandfather, and Serlo de Matom, or any of his Ancestors ever held, either in England or Normandy. Moreover, she granted unto him and his heirs, the custody of the Tower of London, with that little Castle there, which belonged to Ravenger; and all the Lands, Liveries, and Customs thereto belonging, to fortify the same at his pleasure; as also one hundred pound Lands per annum, to hold of her, and her heirs in Demesn, viz. Newport, for the value it yielded at the death of King Henry her Father, with Licence to remove the Market from Newport to his Castle at Walden, and all Customs to that Market belonging, in Toll, Passages, and other usages. Likewise, that the ways from Newport, near the Waterside, should be directed of course to Walden: And, that the Market at Walden should be upon Sundays and Thursdays; and the Fair there to begin on Whitson-Eve, and to continue all that week. Moreover, she gave him Meldon, with its appurtenances, to make good that one hundred pound Land before mentioned, for so much as it was worth, at the time of King Henry's death; as also Deopdene, upon the like value. Likewise the Woods of Chatelege, with the Tenants there for twenty shillings, and the Land of Banhunt for forty shillings. And to make good what it should fall short of that value, in some convenient part of Essex, Hertfordshire, or Cambridgeshire; but, upon this condition, That if she should render unto Earl Theobald (Brother to King Stephen) all the Land which he held in England, then to give this Earl Geffrey, a valuable exchange in these three Counties, before he should be dispossessed.  
And she farther Covenanted, That in case she should render the whole Barony and Lands of William Peverel of London, to the Heirs of him the said William, then to give this Geffrey a valuable exchange for what he had thereof, before he should relinquish the same; which exchange to be to him and his heirs.  
Furthermore, she granted to him and his heirs twenty Knights Fees; within which number, were the Fee and Service, that Hasculf de Taney held in England at his death: All which, Graeleng, and his Mother held, for so much as belonged to that Fee, promising to make good the remainder of those twenty Fees, in the before-specified three Counties; and, that he should perform the service for those twenty Knights, besides the Services for his other Fees. Likewise, that his Castles which he then had, should stand, and be fortified at his own pleasure. Moreoever, that he and all his Tenants should hold their Lands as freely, as they held them before he became her Liegeman; and to be free from all debts, due either to King Henry the First, or King Stephen. Also, that he and his Tenants should be exempted from the Wastes of Foresters, and Improvements made in the Fee of him the said Geffrey, till the day he became her Liegeman: And, that all those Wastes should thenceforth be errable, without any forfeiture.  
Likewise, that he should hold a Market at ●issey, and a Fair every year, beginning on the Eve of S. james, to endure for three days: Besides all this, she thereby granted to him the Sheriffalty of Essex, to hold of her and her heirs, upon the ancient Rent, payable at the time of the death of King Henry the First; so that there should be abated of that Rent of the Sheriffalty, whatsoever belonged to Meldon and Newport, which she had given him; and as much as appertained to the third penny of the Pleas of the County, whereof she had made him Earl. Moreover, that he should hold all her Demesns, which might accrue to her in Essex, paying the just Rent, so long as they were in her Demesn.  
Also, that he and his heirs should for ever be Chief Justices in Essex, to her and her heirs, of all Pleas and Forfeitures appertaining to the Crown; so that she should send none other thither, than (at some times) one of his Peers, to sit with him, and see that the Pleas were justly held. And, that he and his heirs should be quit against her and her heirs, of any forfeiture, or past displeasure, before the day he became her Liegeman; as also for any forfeiture which might thenceforth happen for any Fees; or Castles, Land, or Tenure, by her granted to him, as long as he could free himself from any Treason against her Person, either by himself, or any one Knight, in case any should thereof accuse him. To this Charter these being Witnesses, Henry (de Blois) Bishop of Winchester, Alexander of Lincoln, Robert de Betun of Hereford, Nigel of Ely, Bernard of S. David's; Baldwin, Earl of Devon, Earl William de Moinun, Bryan Fitz-Count, Milo of Gloucester, Robert Arundel, Robert Mallet, Ralph de London, Ralph Paynel, Walkline Maminot; Robert the King's Son, Robert Fitz-Martin, and Robert Fitz-Heldebrand.  
Of which high favours from her, King Stephen having notice (though all this, it is like, was done by the Empress to gain him on her side) to prevent 
q 〈…〉  his own ruin (in the eighth of His Reign) he seized 
r 〈…〉  upon him, in the Court then at S. Alban. Some say 
s 〈…〉 , that before he was taken, they had a bloody fight, in which the Earl of Arundel, (though a stout Soldier) being thrown into the Water with his Horse, escaped drowning very narrowly. But, certain 
t 〈…〉  it is, That to obtain his liberty, he was constrained, not only to give up the Tower of London, whereof he had the custody; but likewise 
u 〈◊〉.  his own Castles of Walden and Plessey.  
Others do tell 
x 〈…〉  the story of him thus, viz, That King Stephen Reigning, Henry, Duke of Normandy, and Earl of Anjou, having received the honour of Knighthood from David, King of Scots, came over into England, with the countenance of many of the great Men here. And that upon the disturbance, which thereupon ensued; this Earl Geffrey de Mandevil, being an expert Soldier, adhered to the King for a time; but at length, being by some of the prime Nobility, through envy, accused for compliance with the King's enemies; upon a Council called at S. Alban, he was seized on by the King's command, and committed to safe custody; and, that though many of his Friends interceded for him, alleging, That those accusations were unjust; they could not obtain his liberty till he had rendered up the Tower of London, with his Castles of Walden and Plessey into the King's hands.  
Moreover, that being thus bereft of those strong Holds he alured to him divers Soldiers, by whose assistance he did much mischief, in sundry places; first invading the Kings own Demesn Lands, and wasting them miserably; and afterwards making great spoil upon others. Likewise, that having married his Sister Beatrix, to Hugh Talbot of Nor●●ndy, he caused her to be divorced, and wedded to William de Say, a stout and warlike Man; and, that with his aid, he went on in Plunder and Rapine every where, without mercy; making use of divers cunning Spies, whom he sent from door to door, as Beggars, to discover where any rich men dwelled; to the end he might surprise them in their Beds; and then keep them in hold, till they had with large sums of Money purchased their liberty.  
And that being highly transported with wrath, he at length grew so savage; that by the help of this William de Say, and one Daniel, a counterfeit Monk, he got by Water to Ramsey; and entering the Abbey very early in the morning, surprised the Monks (than asleep, after their nocturnal offices) and expelling them thence, made a Fort of the Church; taking away their Plate, Copes, and other Ornaments, and selling them for Money to reward his Soldiers. Also, that for these his outrages having incurred the sentence of Public Excommunication, he happened to be mortally wounded, at a little Town called Burwel; whereupon, with great contrition for his sins, and making what satisfaction he could, there came at last some of the Knights-Templars to him; and putting on him the habit of their Order, with a Red Cross, carried his dead Corpse into their Orchard, at the Old Temple in London; and Coffining it in Lead, hanged it on a crooked Tree. Likewise, that after some time, by the industry and expenses of William, whom he had constituted Prior of Walden, his Absolution was obtained from Pope Alexander the Third; so that his Body was received amongst Christians, and Divine Offices celebrated for him: But, that when the Prior endeavoured to take down the Coffin, and carry it to Walden; the Templars being aware of the design, buried it privately in the Churchyard of the New Temple, viz. In the Porch before the West door.  
As to the circumstances of his death, others differ in their report, saying 
y Geru. Dorob. 1360. n. 20 & 30. , That from Ramsey he marched to the siege of a Castle at Burwel, which the King had built; but it being in Summer, he put off his Helmet, and going thus, by reason of the heat, with his Shield and Lance, bareheaded, was discerned by those in the Castle to be an Enemy, and thence shot 
z An●al. S. August. Cant.  in the Head with an Arrow; of which wound, taking no speedy 
a Geru. Dorob. ut supra n. 40.  care, he died 
b Geru. Dorob. ut supra n. 40.  within few days.  
After which, within the compass of the same year, his Son Ernulph, (who, upon 
c H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  his Father's death fortified 
d H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  the Church of Ramsey,) was taken 
e H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  and banished 
f H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10. ; the General of his Cavalry, having his Brains dashed 
g H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  out by a fall from an Horse; and the Captain of his Foot, endeavouring 
h H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  to get away by Sea, overwhelmed 
i H. Hunt. 225 b. n. 10.  with the violence of the Waves.  
But, though I have followed the thread of this story, which brought the last mentioned Geffrey to his death; there are some other particulars relating to him, not unworthy to be remembered, viz. That, 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 364 a. n. 60. & b.  for the health of his Soul, he gave 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 364 a. n. 60. & b.  to the Monks of Hurley (there seated by Geffrey his Grandfather) One hundred shillings yearly Rent, in exchange for the Tithes in Edelmeton and Enfeld, the Tithe of Paunage excepted.  
Moreover, that he was 
m Ibid. 447 a. & 459 a. n. 50.  the pious Founder of that great Abbey at Walden in Essex; for the performance of which devout work, he procured 
n Ibid. 447 a. & 459 a. n. 50.  Robert, Bishop of London, Nigel of Ely, and William of Norwich, to come thither, and consecrate 
o Ibid. 447 a. & 459 a. n. 50.  the Churchyard in the year 1136. (1 Steph.) being himself then present with Rohese his Wife, Daughter 
p Ibid. 448 a. n. 30.  to Alberic de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and all his principal Tenants, and other of the Country; as also a multitude of the common people; placing 
q Ibid. 44● a. n. 40.  it at the West end of the Town, upon a meeting of four Road-ways, and in an Angle of two Waters, viz. That which runneth from Newport, and that descending from the side of his Castle; partly, That 
r Ibid. 44● a. n. 40.  the Monks should of necessity be charitable to Poor-people, and hospitable to Passengers; and partly, 
s Ibid. 44● a. n. 40.  for its vicinity to the Castle, which was his chief seat; the Churches wherewith he endowed it being these, viz. 
t Ibid. 449 b▪ n. 10.  That of our Lady at Walden, Waltham, Estre, Sabricstworth, Thorley, Godelstone, Enfeld, Edelmeston, Mimmes, Senley, Northall, Chishel, Chippenham, Digenswell, Almodesham, Stratley, Kaingham, Ainho, and Cumtone.  
It is said 
u Ibid. 447 2. , That after this Geffrey came to be Earl, he added a Carbuncle to the Arms of his Ancestors; and that his death happened 
x Ibid. n. 10.  upon the sixteenth Calends of October, An. 1144. (9 Steph.)  
I now come to Geffrey his Son, and next Successor.  
This Geffrey, 
Geffrey 3.  after the Banishment of Ernulph his elder Brother, and disheriting his Father by King Stephen (as hath been observed) was by King Henry the Second, created 
y ●x ipso Autog●. in Bibl. ●otton.  Earl of Essex; having the third penny of the Pleas of that County, given 
z ●x ipso Autog●. in Bibl. ●otton.  to him and his heirs. And by his Charter of Creation, had all the Lands of Geffrey de Magnavil his great Grandfather, as also the Lands of his Grandfather, and Father, both in England and Normandy, fully restored to him, especially Walden, Sa●rictsworth, and Waltham; with a Release 
a ●x ipso Autog●. in Bibl. ●otton.  of the Mortgage which King Henry the First had upon those three Manors. Which Charter 
b Ibid.  bears date at Canterbury, in the presence of T. then Archbishop, and many others.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment 
c Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Sub ●it. Essex.  of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, this Earl G●ffrey certified 
d Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Sub ●it. Essex.  his Knight's Fees to be in number Ninety seven, De Veteri Feoffamento, and Sixty de Novo.  
With 
e Ex. R●gistro Pr●orat. S. Joh. Jerusalem.  William and Robert his Brothers, he confirmed 
f Ex. R●gistro Pr●orat. S. Joh. Jerusalem.  to the Nuns and Canons of Chicksand, the Seat of a Grange, and whole circumference thereof made by those Canons in the Territory of Chippenham: which Lordship they had by the gift 
g Ex. R●gistro Pr●orat. S. Joh. Jerusalem.  of the Countess Rohese his Mother.  
Of this Earl Geffrey it is reported 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 450 b. n. 40. , That coming frequently to the Abbey of Walden (so Founded by his Father, as before is observed) he advised the Prior to be content with a small Church, and little Buildings: Which advice was thought 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1 450 b. n. 40.  to proceed from the insinuation of the Lady Rohese his Mother; who, having taken 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 793 b. n. 10.  to her second Husband Pain de Beauchamp, and joined 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 793 b. n. 10.  with him in the Foundation of the Priory of Chicksand in Com. Bedf. (of the Gilbertine Order) did endeavour 
m Mon Anglic. Vol. 1 450 b n. 40 & 50  by all her power, to alienate the affection of her Sons, and other Friends, from the Monks of Walden, to the end 
n Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 450 b n. 40 & 50  she might incline them to be Benefactors to Chicksand.  
Howbeit, that notwithstanding 
o Ibid. n. 60.  these dissuasions, at the earnest request 
p Ibid. n. 60.  of the Monks of Walden, he confirmed 
q Ibid. n. 60.  to them whatsoever his Father (their Founder) had formerly given them: But that 
r Ibid. 451.  for the enlargement of his own Demesns, he did unjustly take 
s Ibid. 451.  away from the Parochial Church of Edelmetone, a large and fruitful Field, which was part 
t Ibid. 451.  of the Glebe appertaining thereto.  
It is also said 
u 〈…〉 , That he wedded (Eustachia) a Kinswoman to King Henry the Second, but lived 
x 〈…〉  not long with her, as an Husband; and that she thereupon, making her complaint 
y 〈…〉  to the King; he did, in great wrath, cause a Divorce 
z 〈…〉  betwixt them: As also, that he took 
a 〈…〉  from him two of his fairest Lordships, viz. Walden and Waltham, and bestowed 
b 〈…〉  them on her in merriage with Anselm de Campdanere.  
This Earl being an elegant 
c 〈…〉  Man of Speech, and of great Note 
d 〈…〉  for his abilities in Secular Affairs, was by King Henry the Second, associated 
e 〈…〉  with Richard de Lucy to march against the Welsh, then near Chester; at which City, falling sick 
f Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●. , it happened, that his servants being 
g Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  all gone to dinner, and no body left with him, he died 
h Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●. . Whereupon 
i Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  divers ancient Knights then there, who had served his Father, and enjoyed large Possessions through his bounty; consulting together, resolved 
k Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  to carry his Corpse to Walden, there to be buried, as Patron of that House: And to that end, having taken 
l Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  out his Brain and Bowels, and committed them to holy Sepulture 
m Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●. , with Honour and Alms, they seasoned 
n Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  the rest of his Body with Salt, than wrapped 
o Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  it in a good Hide, and Coffined 
p Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  it; and so hastened 
q Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  towards Walden with the Chariot, wherein it was carried; all his servants likewise attending 
r Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  thereon. But, upon the way, a Chaplain 
s Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  of the Earls, called Hasculf, took 
t Ibid. n. 20. 30. & 4●.  out his best Saddle-Horse, in the night, and road 
u Ibid. n. 20. 30 & 4●.  to Chicksand, where the Countess Rohese then resided with her Nuns; and, having acquainted her with the death of her Son, advised 
x Ibid.  her speedily to send what company she could to surprise the Corpse, and bring it thither, to the end that the Kindred and Friends of the Defunct, might be the rather▪ Benefactors to that House. Which design being made known to those who attended the Corpse, they armed 
y Ibid. 45. b.  themselves, and with their Swords drawn, riding 
z Ibid. 45. b.  about it, brought 
a Ibid. 45. b.  it safe to Walden. And, having so done, they sent 
b Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 20.  a Monk of that House to the Countess, to acquaint her therewith; whom he found 
c Ibid. 〈◊〉 & 20.  with Alice de Essex her Sister, very sorrowful for the loss of her Son; and discontented towards them, for thus preventing his Interment at Chicksand. Moreover, in order to his Funeral, which the Monks resolved to solemnise with all due honour; the Prior rose 
d Ibid. n. 30.  in the night and went 
e Ibid. n. 30.  to Hadham, and thence brought 
f Ibid. n. 30.  back with him Gilbert Foliot, Bishop of London; as also the Abbots of S. Edmunds-Bury, and Tiltey, with many other eminent persons. Which Bishop celebrating 
g Ibid. n. 30.  the Mass, they buried the Corpse in the midst of the Choir, giving plentiful entertainment 
h Ibid. n. 40.  to all, and large Alms to the Poor, which came thither in great numbers; though the Monks had nothing given them, excepting 
i Ibid. n. 40.  his best Horse and Arms; for all the furniture of his Chapel being taken 
k Ibid. n. 40.  away by the Countess ●his Mother) the best part thereof was carried 
l Ibid. n. 40.  to Chicksand.  
The death of this last mentioned Earl, happened 
m Ibid. 44●. n. 40.  upon the twelfth Kalends of November, An. 1167. (14 Hen. 2.)  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Brother, and Heir. Which William, the same year, paid 
n Rot. Pip. 14 Hen. 2. Essex & He●. ●ord.  Ninety seven marks four shillings five pence for his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, upon collection of the Aid assessed in 12 Hen. 2. for marrying the King's Daughter. And in 19 Hen. 2. attended 
o 〈◊〉 1086. ●. 20.  the King into France, being 
p 〈◊〉 1086. ●. 20.  one of the Generals of his Army there. He was also about the same time with 
q Ibid. 108●. n. 50. & 1089.  him in the Treaty at G●sorz, for composing the differences which then were betwixt King Henry, and his Sons; King Lewes then meeting 
r Ibid. 108●. n. 50. & 1089.  there for that purpose: And in a skirmish 
s R. 〈◊〉. 306 b. n. 50.  betwixt the English and French near to that place, took prisoner 
t R. 〈◊〉. 306 b. n. 50.  the Castellan of True. About this time likewise he gave Oath 
u Ibid. 304 b. n. 30.  on the part of King Henry, for performance of those Covenants which were made betwixt him and the Earl of Savoy. And in An. 1175. (21 Hen. 2.) was one 
x Ibid. 313 b.  on the Witnesses to that Agreement, made at Windsor, in the Octaves of S. Michael, betwixt King Henry the Second, and Rodrick King of Conach.  
Moreover, in An. 1177. (23 Hen. 2.) he went 
y Mat. Paris. 133. n. 10.  to jerusalem, with Philip Earl of Flanders; and, in order to that journey, came 
z Geru. ●orob. 14●5. n. 60.  to Canterbury, on Thursday before Easter, there to take leave of S. Thomas; hoping 
a Geru. ●orob. 14●5. n. 60.  to act some great matters against the Pagans: To which end, associating 
b 〈…〉  to themselves divers of the Knight's Hospitalars and Templars, they besieged 
c 〈…〉  Harany. a Castle belonging to those Infidels, and in 25 Hen. 2. 8. Id. Oct. returned 
d Rad. de 〈◊〉 602. n. 〈◊〉. . In which pilgrimage thither, as he had in remembrance 
e Rad. de 〈◊〉 602. n. 〈◊〉.  many of the English Altars; so, in his return he did great reverence 
f Rad. de 〈◊〉 602. n. 〈◊〉.  to those clothes, which at Constantinople are called Imperial; distributing 
g Rad. de 〈◊〉 602. n. 〈◊〉.  them in his passage to sundry Religious places.  
Another account of this his pilgrimage, I shall here also add.  
This Earl William, saith 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 451 b. n 60. & 452 a.  my Author, being a person of a sharp Wit, prudent in Council, and a stout Soldier; somewhat like to his Brother Geffrey in stature, favour, and comportment, did not much verse himself in England, amongst his own relations; but spent his youthful time, for the most part, with Philip, Earl of Flanders, from whom he received the honour of Knighthood; yet, when he heard of his Brother's death, he soon returned hither, bringing from that Earl, Letters of Recommendation to King Henry, by whom he was received with great respect; and requiring Livery of his Inheritance, had it readily granted to him: Whereupon he was also girt with the Sword of the Earldom of Essex having likewise possession of all things else, the custody of the Tower of London only excepted.  
After which, having visited his Mother, he came 
i Ibid. n. 10.  to Walden, and there prayed at his Brother Geoffrey's Tomb; but, casting an austere 
k Ibid. n. 10.  look towards the Prior and Monks, and mixing 
l Ibid. n. 10.  some kind of threats with his promises, he extorted 
m Ibid. n. 10.  from them the great Horse and Arms, which were his Brothers, and whatsoever else they had for his Sepulture; giving them nothing at all, but upbraiding 
n Ibid. n. 10.  them with the Chucrhes which his Father had bestowed on them, saying, 
o Ibid. n. 10.  That he had not reserved one to gratify his own Chaplains. Howbeit, when 
p Ibid. n. 40. & 50.  he was ready for his Pilgrimage to jerusalem, the Prior of Walden obtained 
q Ibid. n. 40. & 50.  so much favour from him, as to accept of a Chaplain of his recommendation; promising 
r Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  That he should partake of his own Table. Whereupon having received 
s Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  the benediction of Gilbert, Bishop of London, Roger, the Prior, accompanied 
t Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  him. But when they came into Italy, considering 
u Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  the age and weakness of the Prior, and that he was not signed with the Cross, he sent 
x Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  him away to Pope Alexander, and went 
y Ibid. 452. n. 10 & 20.  himself on towards the Holy Land.  
And upon 
z Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  his return into England (being much mortified by this his pilgrimage) he sent 
a Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  divers rich clothes to those Churches, which were within his Fee, to make Vestments and Ornaments for their Altars; and to the Monks of Walden, gave 
b Ibid. n. 30 & 40.  one of very rare work; having likewise (before he began his journey) sent 
c Ibid. n. 30 & 40.  them one, with diver Silk-cloaths and Hangings of Tapestry for the beautifying of their Church. And, at length, coming in person to Walden, was there received 
d Ibid. n. 50.  by the whole Covent with solemn Procession, all of them singing 
e Ibid. n. 50. , with one heart and voice, Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. After which, ascending 
f Ibid. n. 50.  to the High Altar, and there receiving formal Benediction 
g Ibid. n. 50.  from the Prior, he offered 
h Ibid. n. 50.  divers precious Relics; some of which, he had acquired 
i Ibid. n. 50.  in the Holy Land, and others from 
k Ibid. n. 50.  the Emperor of Constantinople, and the Earl of Flanders: Then, standing 
l 〈…〉  before the Altar, the Prior began 
m 〈…〉  the Hymn of Te Deum Landamus. Which being ended, he went 
n 〈…〉  into the Chapterhouse, and saluted all the Monks; and thence into the Abbey, where he was feasted 
o 〈…〉  honourably.  
As to what is else most observable of him, I shall here take notice thereof, in order of time.  
In An. 1180. (26 Hen. 2.) this Earl William, being 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 772 b. ● 5, 27, 45. Rad. de Dic●to, 609. n. 20.  highly in the King's favour, and very rich, took to Wife 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 772 b. ● 5, 27, 45. Rad. de Dic●to, 609. n. 20.  Hadewise, the sole Daughter and Heir to William le Grosse, Earl of Albemarle; and had 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 772 b. ● 5, 27, 45. Rad. de Dic●to, 609. n. 20.  with her, by the King's gift, the County of Albemarle, anciently 
s Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 772 b. ● 5, 27. 45. Rad. de Dic●to, 609. n. 20.  assigned to guard the Borders of Normandy: The marriage being solemnised 
t Ibid. n. 40.  at his Castle of Plessey in Essex, on the ninth Calends of February; whereupon he was made 
u Domitian A. 8. in Bibl. Cotton. 46 a.  Earl of Albemarie After this, scil. in An. 1182. (28 Hen. 2.) he was sent 
x R. Hoved. 351 b. n. 40.  Ambassador to the Emperor Frederick the Second, to qualify his wrath towards Henry, Duke of Saxony. And in An. 1188. (33 H. 2.) again attended 
y Ibid. 367 b. n. 30.  King Henry into France, where he skirmished valiantly with William des Bars, Dreu de Merlou, and other stout Soldiers of that Realm. About the same time also he burned 
z Ibid. 367 b. n. 30.  the Town of St. Clere, belonging to the King of France; and laid waste 
a Ibid. 367 b. n. 30.  a pleasant Garden, which the King himself had newly caused to be made.  
Moreover, at the Coronation of King Richard the First, he carried 
b Ibid. 374 a. n. 40. & Jorval. 1158. n. 40.  the great Crown of Gold, adorned with precious Stones, of extraordinary value. He was also one of the three Earls, which, with two Barons, were sent 
c Chron. MS. Joh. Castor Monachi. Wes●m.  to King Philip of France, in his Parliament held at St. Dionis, to solicit his assistance in recovery of the Holy Land: And upon the going of King Richard thither, was 
d R. Hoved. 375 b. n. 20.  in a General Council held at Pipwel (in Com. Northampt.) joined in that great Office of Justice of England with Hugh de Pusac, Bishop of Durham.  
Being a person chiefly disposed 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 453 a. n. 10.  to Military employments, he spent 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 453 a. n. 10.  his time, for the most part, in Normandy, where he had the custody 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 453 a. n. 10.  of divers Forts and Castles for King Henry. Whence, he was sent 
h Ibid. n. 40.  Ambassador into Flanders. And to his second Wife married 
i Regist. de ●inham in Bibl. Cotton.  Christian, Daughter to Robert Lord Fitz-Walter, who after his death, was wedded 
k Regist. de ●inham in Bibl. Cotton.  to Reymund de Burgh.  
I now come to his Works of Piety.  
To the Knight's Hospitalers he gave 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 510 b. n 50. & 544 a. n. 10.  his Lordship of Chippenham, excepting 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 510 b. n 50. & 544 a. n. 10.  the Church, which belonged to the Monks of Walden; and those Lands belonging to the Nuns of Chicksand, within the precincts thereof. As also 
n Ibid. 542 a. n. 10.  five Bucks yearly to be received betwixt the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist and S. Michael; and five Does, betwixt the Feast of S. Michael, and Lent, out of his Park at Enfield.  
To the Monks of Westminster, he gave 
o Ex Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  the Church of Sabrihteswrde in pure Alms; to the Monks of Reading, certain Lands 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol 1. 418 b. n. 40.  in Ketenden; to the Nuns of Clarkenwell One hundred shillings Rend 
q Ibid. 430 a. n. 40.  out of his Manor of Edelmeton; as also 
r Ibid. 433 a. l. 9  the Rents of his improved Lands in Hethle. To the Monks of Colne, he confirmed 
s Mon Anglic. Vol. 2. 878 b. n. 10.  two parts of the Tithes of all his Demesns in Roing, formerly given to them by Alberic de Vere his Grandfather: And was the sole Founder 
t Ibid. 319 b. n. 40.  of the Monastery at Stoneley in Com. Huntendon.  
And after all this, coming 
u Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 453 a. n. 50.  to the Garrison of Rullivale in Normandy, he there took an Inventory 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 453 a. n. 50.  of his Plate and Goods. Which done (ere long) he declared 
y Ibid. 453 b. n. 10. & 460 a. n. 10 & 20.  his Testament; whereby he gave to the Monks of Walden, the one half of his Lordship of Walden, with his Mill, and a little Park there, and the services of his Tenants; as also 
z Ibid. 453 a. n. 20.  all the Vestments, Books, Chalices, Vessels, and other Ornaments belonging to his Chapel, with his great Horse; likewise, 
a Ibid. 453 a. n. 20.  three marks of Gold, one hundred pounds in Silver, and a Cup of Gold. And then drawing 
b Ibid. n. 40.  near his end, having received 
c Ibid. n. 40.  the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, and the Body of our Lord, he called 
d Ibid. n. 40.  together his Kindred and Servants; and gave them charge 
e Ibid. n. 40.  (with his hands lifted up on high) to convey his Body to Walden in England, there to be buried. But Henry de Vere, his Kinsman, standing by, told him 
f Ibid. n. 50 & 60. , That the difficulty of the passage was such, that it could not be done. To whom he replied 
g Ibid. n. 50 & 60. , If you cannot, it is, because you have no mind to effect, what I, a dying man, desire; then take my Heart, and carry it thither.  
Soon after which, departing 
h R. Hoved. 376 a. n. 20.  this life at Rouen (in Normandy) viz. 18 Cal. Decemb. An. 1190. (2 Rich. 1.) without 
i Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 454 a. n. 10 & 20  issue, his Body was 
k Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 454 a. n. 10 & 20  sent to the Abbey of Mortimer in Normandy, with much Gold and Silver; and there 
l Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 454 a. n. 10 & 20  interred in the Chapterhouse; and his Heart to Walden (according to his desire) and buried 
m Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 454 a. n. 10 & 20  in the Chapterhouse of that Monastery.  
This last mentioned Earl William had a Sister 
n Ibid. 905 b. l. 4.  called Alice, married 
o Ibid. 905 b. l. 4.  to john de Lacie, Constable of Chester, and Lord of Halton: She was also called 
p Ibid. 906 b. l 20.  Alice de Vere. But it seems she was his Sister by the half Blood; for certain 
q Ibid. 454 a. n. 30.  it is, that Beatrix his Ant, viz. his Father's Sister, Wife of William de Say, became his Heir; of which Beatrix, and her Descendants, I shall speak in due place.   

Mandevill of Mershwood.  
A Branch of this Family was the same William 
William.  de Mandevill (I presume) who, in 3 joh. gave 
a Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Somerset. & Dorset.  a Fine of one hundred marks, to have a Trial in the King's Court upon that Suit, which his Father began against Henry de Tilly, for the Honour of Merthwood in Com. Dorset. But, with condition 
b Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Somerset. & Dorset. , that in case he should recover it, then to give five hundred marks.  
Which Barony Robert de Mandevill 
Robert.  (Son to the same William, as it is like) did 
c Claus. 7 Joh. m 13.  recover: For in 13 joh. he accounted 
d Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dors. & Somerset.  to the King One hundred eighty three pounds six shillings eight pence, five Palfreys, and three Norway Goshawks for it.  
This Robert in 2 Hen. 3. with 
e Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Wilts.  Robert Manduit, and William Cumin, upon 
f Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Wilts.  Collection of the first Scutage of that King, paid 
g Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Wilts.  two marks for one Knights Fee in Funtell (in Com. Wilts.) formerly belonging to Gerard Gifford. Which Barony of Funtell was resigned 
h Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 2.  up to King john by Andrew Gifford (who possessed 
i Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 2.  it by Hereditary Right) with the consent 
k Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 2.  of him the said Robert de Mandevill, Robert Manduit, William Cumin, and William de Fontains, the right Heirs thereto, retaining 
l Claus. 4 Hen. 3. m. 2.  only the Vavassories. And in 38 Hen. 3. upon 
m Rot. Pip. 38 Hen. 3. Dorset. & Somerset.  collection of the Aid, for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 29 l. 
n Rot. Pip. 38 Hen. 3. Dorset. & Somerset.  for fourteen Knights Fees an half and fourth part, belonging to the Honour of Mershwood. But in 48 Hen. 3. this Robert (for I presume it to be him) was 
o Pat 49 Hen. 3. m. 3.  in the Battle of Lewes, with the Rebellious Barons against the King. Howbeit, in 49 Hen. 3. by the Mediation 
p Pat 49 Hen. 3. m. 3.  of Philip Basset (who had been Justice of England about three years before) he obtained pardon 
q Pat 49 Hen. 3. m. 3.  for that transgression.  
Having seen no more of this Robert, I come to Geffrey de Mandevill (his Brother I suppose, for he was his contemporary.) This Geffrey 
Geffrey.  in 17 joh. was 
r Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25. Pat. 17 Joh. m. 12.  in Arms against the King; whereupon his Manors of Perresfield and Maple Durham in Com. Southamp. were seized 
s Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25. Pat. 17 Joh. m. 12. , and first 
t Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25. Pat. 17 Joh. m. 12.  given to Savaric de Maleleone, but within few Months after 
u Claus. ut supra, m 17. , to Roger la Zusche. Moreover, in 18 joh. he was in the number of those who were specially excommunicated 
x Mat. Paris, 277. l. 24 & 53.  by the Pope for that transgression. This Geffrey held 
y Esc. 4 Ed. 1. n. 48. Somerset. & 〈◊〉.  the Lordships of Merthwood and Eddicote in Com. Dor●et. of the King in capite by Barony, and the Service of two Knights in the King's Army; and sold 
z Esc. 4 Ed. 1. n. 48. Somerset. & 〈◊〉.  them unto john Gervase and his Heirs, reserving 
a Esc. 4 Ed. 1. n. 48. Somerset. & 〈◊〉.  twenty pound per annum Rent. And in 42 Hen. 3. amongst others (for I suppose it to be him) was summoned 
b Claus. 42 H 3. m. 11.  to be at Chester, on Monday next ensuing the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh. But afterwards being 
c Esc. 49 H. 3. ut. Inquis. ●e Reb●●bus, etc.  in Arms with the Barons, he sold 
d Esc. 49 H. 3. ut Inquis. ●e Rebe●●bus, etc.  his Manor of Sutton in Com. Wilts. unto Dru de Barentine, to acquit him of his Debts to the jews, and died in 49 Hen. 3. or before: Whereupon the said Dru de Barentine gave 
e Esc. 4 Ed. 1. n. 48. ut supra.  that Lordship to john de Mandevill (Son to him the said Geffrey) in Frankmarriage, with Agnes his Daughter. Which john 
john.  in 53 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 53 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Lands whereof his Father died seized; and left issue 
g Esc. ut supra.  by the same Agnes, one sole Daughter and Heir called 
h Esc. ut supra.  joan.   

Clare.  
THe first of this great and noble Family, that settled in this Realm, was Richard, 
Richard,  the eldest 
a W Gem●●▪ 247 D.  Son of Gislebert, surnamed Crispin, Earl of Brion in Normandy; Son 
b W Gem●● 247 D.  of Geffrey, Natural Son to Richard, the first of that name Duke of Normandy.  
This Richard Fitz-Gilbert, being 
c Ord. 〈◊〉 493 B.  one of the principal Persons, who came into England with William, Duke of Normandy, and gave great assistance 
d Ord. 〈◊〉 493 B.  to him in that memorable Battle, whereby he obtained the Crown of this Realm; had for that service, and in respect of his near alliance to him in Blood, great advancement 
e Ibid. 〈◊〉 C.  in honour, and large possessions, both in Normandy and England bestowed 
f Ibid. 〈◊〉 C.  on him. The first place of his residence being at Benfield, in the East part of Northamptonshire, as I guess; for in An. 1073. (6 Wil Conq.) he is called 
g 〈…〉  Richardus de Benefacta; being then joined with 
h 〈…〉  William de Warren in the exercise of that great Office of Justice of England; with whom, in 9 Wil Conq. he was 
i 〈…〉  also in Arms, and acted valiantly against Roger, Earl of Hereford; and Ralph, Earl of Norfolk, then in Rebellion, (as in my Discourse of the said William de Warren, is showed.) But afterwards, viz. at the time of the General Survey (which was towards the later end of the Conqueror's Reign) he is called 
k 〈…〉  Ricardus de Tonebruge, from his seat at Tonebruge, in Kent, which Town and Castle he obtained 
k 〈…〉  from the Archbishop of Canterbury, in lieu 
l 〈…〉  of the Castle of Brion, they being measured 
m 〈…〉  out to him by the same extent as Brion did contain: at which time he possessed 
n 〈…〉  thirty eight Lordships in Surrey, thirty five in Essex, three in Cambridgeshire, Hallinge and Bermeling in Kent, Herefelde in Middlesex, Sudtune in Wiltshire, Levestone in Devonshire; as also ninety five in Suffolk (besides thirteen Burgages in Ipswich) whereof Clare was one; whence he was likewise sometimes called 
o 〈…〉  Ricardus de Clare.  
This Richard, with Rohese his Wife, Daughter 
p 〈…〉  to Walter Giffard Earl of Buckingham, gave 
q 〈…〉  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, two Churches at Ernembi, in England, and the Tithes of all their Demesnes.  
Upon the death of the Conqueror (favouring the Title of Robert Curthose, as it seems) he rebelled 
r 〈…〉  against W. Rufus; but when that K. appeared with his Army before his Castle of Tone●ruge, he submitted 
s 〈…〉 . After which adhering to Rufus in ann. 1091. (5 W. Rufi) against 
t 〈…〉  Curthose (who had then besieged the Castle of Curcei in Normandy) he was taken 
u 〈…〉  prisoner. But thenceforth all that I have seen of him, is; that shortly after the death of King Henry the first, being possessed 
* 〈…〉  of that part of South-Wales, called Cardiganshire, and marching 
x 〈…〉  towards Abergavenni, through a woody tract, called th● ill way of Coed-gro●●, (leaving the Abbey of Lanthony on his left hand,) he was encountered 
y 〈…〉  by jorwerth, Brother to Morgan of Caerleon, who lay in Ambush in the Woods; and being there unhappily slain 
z 〈…〉 , was buried 
a 〈…〉  at S. Neots in Huntendonshire (a Cell to the Abbey of Bec) and that he left issue by her (the same Roh ●is) five Sons; viz. 
b 〈…〉  Gilbert, Roger, Walter, Richard, and Robert.  
Which Roger possessed 
c 〈…〉  his Lands in Normandy, and adhered 
d 〈…〉  to Robert Curthose in ann. 1080. in his Rebellious courses, against the King his Father: and, upon the marriage of Maude, Daughter to King Henry the first, unto Henry the Emperor, attended 
* 〈…〉  her to Almain, with a noble Retinue. This Roger (called also Rogerus de Benefacta) being 
e 〈…〉  in Anno 1119. with King Henry the first in Normandy, when some others dissuaded 
f 〈…〉  him from Battle with Lewes King of France, was one of those who encouraged 
* 〈…〉  him thereto; and behaving 
g 〈…〉  himself valiantly in that fight, shared 
h 〈…〉  with him in the glory of a successful Victory. But, dying without 
i 〈…〉  issue, Gilbert his Nephew 
k 〈…〉  (viz. Son to his Brother Gilbert) enjoyed 
l 〈…〉  his Lands.  
The third Brother was Walter 
m 〈…〉 ; who having Licence 
n 〈…〉  from the King (as his Father had before) to enjoy what he could conquer in Wales, possessed 
o 〈…〉  all Netherwent, and died without issue.  
The fourth Richard, a Monk 
p 〈…〉  of Bec, in Normandy; and afterwards the last Abbot 
q 〈…〉  of Ely.  
The fifth Robert 
r 〈…〉 , who took to Wife 
s 〈…〉  Maud the Daughter of Simon St. Liz, Earl of Huntendon.  
He had 
t 〈…〉  Two Daughters; the one married 
u 〈…〉  to Ralph de Telgers.  
Touching Rohais the Wife of this Richard, and mother of these Children before mentioned, I shall observe; that, in the Conquerors Survey, she is recorded 
* 〈…〉  to have then been the owner of Stanelowe, in Com. Herlf. and Ernulfesburie (now called S. Neots) in Com. Hunt. and that in Anno 1113 (13 Henr. 1.) she gave 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 369. a. abide. n. 10.  Ernulfesburie, to the Monks of Bec, for the health of the Soul of King Henry he first and Q. Maude; as also for the Soul of K. William the Conqueror, and Maude his Wife: And moreover, that she was after married 
y 〈…〉  to Eudo Dapifer.  
But I return to Gilbert, 
Gilbert, 1.  the eldest of those be-before mentioned five Brethren.  
This Gilbert possessing, 
z W. Gemet, 313. D.  his Father's Lands in England, resided at T●nebruge, as it seems being thence surnamed 
a Ord. Vit. 703. D. . In that Rebellion of Robert de Mowbray, Earl of ●●●rthumberland, (raised in the North of England, 6 W. Rufi) this Gilbert, though then with 〈◊〉 King, was (as it seems) a confederate 
b Ibid.  with that Earl: but at length when he discerned ●he King in danger by an Ambuscado laid in a Wood, his heart relenting, he besought 
c Ibid.  pardon and prevented 
d Ibid.  the Mischief. In 12 W. Rufi, taking 
e Ibid. 763. B.  part with Robert Earl of Moriton, the● in Rebellion, he fortified 
f Ibid. 763. B.  Tonebruge; but after a short time, lost 
g Ibid. 763. B.  it. Moreover he gave 
h Mon Ang. 10●7. n. 30. & 40.  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, the Church of S. john Baptist at Clare. in Comitat. Suff. with those seven Prebendaries thereunto belonging, which had been there instituted, in the time of King Edward the Confessor, to be disposed of to their sole and proper benefit, as they should fall void: and likewise bestowed 
i Mon Ang. 10●7. n. 30. & 40.  on them, divers Lands, Churches, Woods, and Tithes, lying in the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk, for the health of the Souls of his Father and Mother; and for the Soul of his Brother Godfrey, whose body lay interred in the Churchyard, there.  
To the Monks of Thorney, in Com. Cantabr. he made a confirmation 
k Ibid. 246. a.  of certain Lands in Luffewyk, whereunto were Witnesses 
l Ibid. 246. a. , Walter, Hervy, and Baldwin his Sons; as also Rohais his Daughter.  
To the Monks of Lewes in Suffer, he 
m Regist. d● Lewes.  gave twenty shillings per annum Rent, out of the Toll of Tonebruge, for eight days preceding the Feast of S. Pancras. And in Anno 1111. (12 H. 1.) gave 
n Mon: Ang. Vol. 1. 118 a. n. 20.  to the Monks of Gloucester, the Land and Church of S. Pattern, in Wales, lying betwixt the Division of the Sea and two Waters; and half of the great fishing there: as also 
o Mon: Ang. Vol. 1. 118 a. n. 20.  the Tithes of all things belonging to his Lordship and Castle of Penwedich.  
By Adeliza 
* Ibid. 248. a. n. 30.  Daughter 
p W. Gemet, 312. C. ●  to the Earl of Clerimont, he had issue four Sons; first, Richard 
q W. Gemet, 312. C. ●  who succeeded him in his Lands and Honours; secondly Gilbert; thirdly Walter, founder 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 724. 53. & 65.  of the Abbey of Tinterne, in Wales, who died 
s Ibid. l 67.  without issue; and Baldwyn 
t Gesta R. Steph. 931. B. ; of whom all I have seen is, that he gave 
a Mon. Ang. Vo●. 2. 953. a. n. 40.  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, a Lordship called Pullet, lying near Sap, in that Dukedom; as also 
b Mon. Ang. Vo●. 2. 953. a. n. 40.  certain Lands in Neoville, with the Tithes of his Mills there; and likewise 
c Mon. Ang. Vo●. 2. 953. a. n. 40.  the Church of Boise-Ranulph, then calling himself Baldwinus de Clare, filius Comitis Gisleberti. Moreover that he gave 
d 〈…〉  to the Nuns of S. Amand, at Rouen, the Church of Moles, with the Tithes thereunto belonging: And that he had 
c 〈…〉  three Sons, William, Robert, and Richard. He had also a Daughter called Margaret, 
f 〈…〉  who was the Wife 
g 〈…〉  of ... Montfichet. This Alice de Clerimont gave 
h 〈…〉  to the Knight's Hospitallars the preceptory of Me●cheburne, with the Churches there. Likewise, the Churches of 〈…〉 and 〈◊〉; as also certain Lands and Woods in Shar●ebroke.  
I now come to Gilbert his second Son.  
This Gilbert having of●en made suit 
u 〈…〉  to King Henry the first, to be●ow on him some Lands in Wales; the King at length discerning the Welsh to be unquiet 
* 〈…〉  amongst themselves, and that they h●d made 
x 〈…〉  great depredations upon each other; about the tenth Year of his Reign, sent 
y 〈…〉  ●or him, and made him an offer 
z 〈…〉  of all the ●ands of Cadogan●ap Blethyn, in case he could ●in them. Of which joyfully accepting he raised 
b 〈…〉  all the power he could, and landing i● Cardiganshire, brought that whole Country in a short time to subjection 
c 〈…〉 ; where soo● after, he built 
d 〈…〉  two Castles; one towards North Wales, upon the River Ystwith, (at the Seashore about a mile from 〈◊〉,) and the other towards Dyver, upon the River Te●vi, at a place called Dyngerant, where Roger de Montgomeri Earl of Shrewsbury, had beforetime began to fortify.  
After this, Scil. in ann. 1113. (14 Hen. 1.) at the intigation 
e 〈…〉  of some, who thirsted after the ●ands of the Welsh; and upon complaint 
f 〈…〉  of divers Roberies, and Spoils committed by those people, King Henry the first raised 
g 〈…〉  an Army, threatening to destroy all 〈◊〉- Wales, and 〈◊〉- Land, and committed 
h 〈…〉  the Van thereof to the conduct of this Gilbert: possessing 
i 〈…〉  therefore all 〈◊〉- went, with the whole dominion 
k 〈…〉  of 〈◊〉 (now 〈◊〉) and the one half of ●run, in Wales; and likewise all the Lands of Roger, and Walter two of his Uncles, who died without 
l W Gemet, 312. C.  issue; he was made 
m 〈…〉  Earl of 〈◊〉 by King Stephen, in Ann. 1138. (3 Steph.) Howbeit, notwithstanding this Favour, he broke out in rebellion 
n 〈…〉  against that King: because 
o 〈…〉  he refused to let him have those Castles of Gilbert de Clare, his Nephew, then in Arms with the Earl of Chester, on the behalf of Maude the Empress.  
This Earl Gilbert bestowed 
p 〈…〉  on the Knight's Templars the Church of Weston (in Comitat. Bedf.) as also 
q 〈…〉  Lands of ten pounds per annum value, within the precinct of that manor; whereon they built 
r 〈…〉  a Town called Baudac, much enriched by several purchases 
s 〈…〉 ; as also divers privileges 
t 〈…〉  obtained from the King: all which were afterwards confirmed 
u 〈…〉  by William Marshal Earl of Pembroke, his hereditary successor in his Lands and Honours.  
But farther I cannot say of him, than that he took to wife 
q W Jennet, 312 D.  Elizabeth the Sister of Waler in Earl of Mel●ent, and departing 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. ●25. a n. 10  this life in Anno 1148. (14 Steph.) had sepulture 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. ●25. a n. 10  in the Abbey of Cynterne, leaving, issue Richard 
t W. Gemet, 312. D.  surnamed Str●ngbow 
u MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. [Digh ●. 11] 171. a.  
Richard. Strongbow.  his Son and Heir; and Baldwin a younger Son; who fight 
* Ord. Vit. 92●. ●. C.  stoutly on the part of King Stephen in the Battle of Lincoln (6 Steph.) was there taken 
x Ord. Vit. 92●. ●. C.  prisoner.  
Which Richard was one of the Witnesses 
y 〈…〉  to that solemn accord made in anno 1153 (18 Steph.) betwixt the King and Henry Duke of Normandy; whereby Henry was to succeed in the Dominion of this Realm, after King Stephen's decease: and in anno 1170 (16 Hen. 2.) bearing 
z MS. in bibls. 〈◊〉 [Dig● 1. 11] 17●●.  then the title of Earl of Striguil, (by reason of his chief residence there, though his Earldom was of Pembroke) being stripped 
a MS. in bibls. 〈◊〉 [Dig● 1. 11] 17●●.  of his Paternal Inheritance, by King Henry the second, he invaded 
b MS. in bibls. 〈◊〉 [Dig● 1. 11] 17●●.  Ireland and won 
c MS. in bibls. 〈◊〉 [Dig● 1. 11] 17●●.  Waterford, and Dublyn.  
Soon after which (scil. 17 Hen. 2.) the King (then 
d Hist. 〈◊〉 Joh. 〈…〉 Bibl Bo●. V. 4. 4. Jur 〈◊〉. 19 cap. 103.  at Argentoigne, in ...) consulting 
e Hist. 〈◊〉 Joh. 〈…〉 Bibl Bo●. V. 4. 4. Jur 〈◊〉. 19 cap. 103.  with the Nobles about an Expedition into that Realm, certain Messengers from this Earl being present; offered 
f Hist. 〈◊〉 Joh. 〈…〉 Bibl Bo●. V. 4. 4. Jur 〈◊〉. 19 cap. 103.  from him those Cities of ●ublyn, and Waterford, and all the Castles which he there had after the death of Dermutius King of Dublyn, whose Daughter and Heir he had married 
g Hist. 〈◊〉 Joh. 〈…〉 Bibl Bo●. V. 4. 4. Jur 〈◊〉. 19 cap. 103.  wherewith the King was so well pleased; that he restored 
h Ibid. & Domitia● A. 8. in bibls. C●●ton. f. 87. a.  unto him all his Lands both in England, and Normandy, (of which he had been so stripped) and freely granted 
i Ibid. & Domitia● A. 8. in bibls. C●●ton. f. 87. a. , that he should fully enjoy all those in Ireland, which he had with his Wife; constituting him Constable 
k Ibid. & Domitia● A. 8. in bibls. C●●ton. f. 87. a.  (viz. Governor) of that Realm: and thereupon passing thither, subdued 
l Ibid. & Domitia● A. 8. in bibls. C●●ton. f. 87. a.  it wholly without any considerable resistance.  
Another reports it thus 
* Geru. Dorobern. 1419. & 1420. Vid. sis etiam Antiq Hibern. per Jac. Wa●●um p. 232. ; that, this Earl Richard, Nephew to Hervy de Mont-Maurice, having incurred King Henry's displeasure three years before, in so great a measure, as that he could not obtain any reconciliation, nor enjoy what rightly was his own; procured licence to be gone; and taking with him some few Soldiers, came into Ireland to his Uncle Hervy: and finding it a Country spacious and fruitful, but void of husbandry, began to pillage those half naked and silly people; Also by little and little, gaining a considerable part of the land, lying towards the Sea-coast, at length he took Dublin (the chief City) and by means thereof more infested all the rest of those parts; which so irritated the Natives, that they sent to the King of England for aid against him; promising Obedience, in case he would protect them. Richard therefore fearing that King Henry would take that he had thus got, sent Agents to him, with offer to hold it of him, in case he might be permitted to enjoy it.  
To conclude, this Richard was constituted 
x R Hoved. 316. B.  Justice of Ireland, by King Henry the second, and having founded 
y Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. War●um Eqaur. p. 144.  the Priory of 〈◊〉, in the Province of Lemster, for Knight's Hospitalars, died untimely 
z Rad. de Diceto col. 5●0.  upon the Nones of April, Anno 1176 (22 Henr. 2.) and was buried in the Chapterhouse at Gloucester, as may seem by this Inscription 
a Lel. Itiner. Vol. 3. f. 17●.  on the Wall there; Hic jacet Ricardus Strongbow, filius Gilberti Comitis de 〈◊〉. Leaving issue, as some 
b Rad. de Diceto col. 590.  say, one Son, scarce three years old, to be his Heir.  
But by others it is reported 
c Ex Fragm. Hist. Hiber●. in bibl. Cotton.  that, being by Treachery abused and wounded, he departed this life the fifth year after his acquisition of the Province of Lemster; viz. 21 Henr. 2. as also that he was buried at Dublin, leaving issue one only Daughter, called Isabel, who remained in Ward to the King for the space of fourteen years; and then was given in marriage to William Marshal, who thereupon became Earl of Pembroke, as also Lord of 〈◊〉, together with the whole Province of Lemster, and all the inheritance of the same Richard Strongbow,  
I now return to Richard, 
Richard, 2.  Uncle of this Richard Strongbow, and eldest Son to Gilbe●re de Tonebrigge.  
This Richard in Anno. 1124 (24 Henr. 1.) translated 
d M●n. Angl. Vol. 1. 100LS. n. 60.  the Monks out of his Castle at Clare into the Church of St. Augustine at Stoke; and bestowed 
e Ib. 1008. a. n. 40.  on them a little Wood, called Stoke●ho, likewise every year a Do 
f Ib. 1008. b.  out of his Park at Hunedene. Likewise he commanded 
g Ibid. l. 11.  that all his Barons and other Tenants should permit them to dispose of their respective Tithes how they pleased; and gave 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 1006. b. n. 30.  them the Church of Coveham, in exchange for that of Denham: As also 
i Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 104. a. n. 50.  the Ermitage at Standune. On the Knight's Templars he bestowed 
k Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 530. b. n. 40.  a certain Rent issuing out of ●aidoche, in Comitat. Bedf. And founded 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 258. a. n 30.  the Priory of Conebrigge in Kent.  
This is he, who first had 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 104. a. n. 50.  the title of Earl of Hertford: and being one of those, who by power of the Sword entered Wa●e●; there 
m Gista R. Steph. 930. C.  planted himself, and became Lord 
n Gista R. Steph. 930. C.  of vast Territories, as also of divers Castles in those parts; Moreover, growing thereupon ambitious, and requiring 
o Ibid. & ●.  greater matters of the King than he could obtain, he broke out in Rebellion, and marched 
p Ibid. & ●.  thither: where being entrapped 
q Ibid. & ●.  by the Welsh he was unhappily slain 
r Ibid. & ●. ; leaving issue by ... his Wife, Sister 
s 〈…〉  to Ranulph the second Earl of Chester, three Sons, Gilbert 
t 〈…〉 , Roger 
u 〈…〉 , and ... 
* 〈…〉 , and a Daughter, called Alice, Wife 
x 〈…〉  of Cadwallader ap Griffith, ap Conan, Prince of North Wales.  
This Gilbert who had also the title 
y 〈…〉  of Earl of Clare▪ gave to the Monks of Lira in Normandy, the Church of ●edeham; to 
a 〈…〉  the Monks of Stoke- Cl●re, in Comitat. Suff. the Church of ●ures. To 
b 〈…〉  the Monks of Lewes in Su●sex, the Church of Tonebruge; and 
* 〈…〉  to the Knight's Hospitalars the Church of Staundone, in Hertfordshire. And in Anno 1145. (8 Steph.) was an Hostage 
c 〈…〉  for his Uncle Ranulph Earl of Chester. Moreover, continuing unfaithful to that King, he was at length taken Prisoner 
d 〈…〉 , and so kept for a long time, till 
e 〈…〉  he had delivered up all his strong Holds. After which, scil. in ann. 1151. he died 
f 〈…〉  without issue, and was buried 
g 〈…〉  in that Cell at ●are, which Gilbert his Grandfather had given to the Monks of Bec in Normandy.  
To which Gilbert succeeded Roger his Brother; who having likewise the Title 
h 〈…〉  of Earl of 〈◊〉, in 3. H. 2. came to the King, and desired 
i 〈…〉  that he might have such Lands in Wales, as he could win. Whereunto the King assenting 
k 〈…〉  he marched 
l 〈…〉  with a great Army to Cardigan, and fortifying 
m 〈…〉  divers Castles thereabouts. In 9 Hen. 2. this Roger, being summoned 
n 〈…〉  to Westm●nster by Thomas Becket then Archbishop of Canterbury, to do him Homage for the Castle of Tonebruge; through the K. dissuasion he refused 
o 〈…〉  so to do; alleging 
p 〈…〉  that it rather belonged to the King, as held by military service, than to the Archbishop.  
In 10 Hen. 2. he was 
q 〈…〉  one of the Earls present at the King's recognition of the ancient Customs and Liberties, confirmed by his Ancestors.  
This Earl Roger in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
r 〈…〉  his Knight's fees to be one hundred forty nine.  
Touching his works of piety, certain it is, that they were many▪ for it appears, that he gave 
a 〈…〉  to the Monks of S. Augustine in Canterbury, a Stagg every year out of his Forest of Tonebrugge. To 
b 〈…〉  the Monks of Lewes, the Church of Blechingley. To 
c 〈…〉  the Canons of Lanthony, the one moiety of the Church of Berny●●tone, for the maintenance of thirteen Lepers.  
To 
d 〈…〉  the 〈◊〉 of S. Neots (a Cell to Bec in Normandy) the Church of Berton.  
To 
e 〈…〉  the Knight's Templars the Churches of Stradmurik, and Trestrahio, with an hundred acres of Land, and three Burgages in Cardigan.  
To 
f 〈…〉  the Knight's Hospitalars, the Manor of 〈◊〉, with the whole Soak▪ and Church of that Town: as also 
g 〈…〉  his 〈◊〉 at Staundone, situate Northwards from the Gate: and likewise 
h 〈…〉  the Church of Hallo, and Mill of ●oucestre, with certain Lands. And acquitted 
i 〈…〉  the Canons of Sulby (in Com. North●mp). of all manner of Toll, for whatsoever they might buy or sell in his Market of Rowel.  
He married 
k Ibid. 884 b. n 20.  Maud, the Daughter of james de S. Hillary. Which Maud, for the health of the Soul of the said Earl her Husband, gave 
l Ibid. 884 b. n 20.  to the Nuns of Godstow, a mark of Silver. She likewise gave 
m Ibid. 546. n. 30.  to the Nuns of Buckland, in yearly Rent of Thirteen shillings four pence to be paid out of the Preceptory of Kercbroke. Which Preceptory 
n Ibid. 546. n. 30. , with the Church 
o Ibid. 508 a. n. 10.  of Kercbroke, and two Yard Land in Durcote; and likewise 
p Ibid. 547 a. n. 30. , the Manor of Greenham, she gave 
q Ibid. 547 a. n. 30.  to the Knight's Hospitalars. And surviving him, married 
r MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Dominan A. 8. f. 92 b.  to William de Albiny, Earl of Arundel.  
To this la●t Earl Roger, who died 
s Joh. Tinemu●h. M. S. in Bibl. Bodl. lib. 19 c. 103.  in An. 1173. (19 Hen. 2.) succeeded Richard his Son and Heir. Which Richard in 20 Hen. 2. 
Richard 3.  when 
t Rad. de Diceto, 578. n. 20.  young Henry (whom the King had crowned in his own life time) began to rebel, upon suspicion 
u Rad. de Diceto, 578. n. 20.  of his Fidelity, came 
x Rad. de Diceto, 578. n. 20.  in to his aid, and approved himself a Loyal Subject: And upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, in 2 Ric. 1. answered 
y 〈…〉  Sixty pounds seventeen shillings eleven pence. In 6 Rich. 1. he was 
z 〈…〉  with the King in Normandy, in that expedition than made thither.  
And in 7 Rich. 1. gave 
* 〈…〉  One thousand pounds to the King for Livery of the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance, with his proportion of those, sometime belonging to Earl Gifford; deducting 
a 〈…〉  for so much, as his Mother and the Earl of Arundel had passed away. Whereupon he obtained a Joynt-grant 
b 〈…〉 , together with William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, of all those Lands, both in England and Normandy, of which, he was to have the head or chief Seat in England; and William Marshal and Isabel his Wife (Daughter and Heir to Richard, Earl of Strigul) the head or chief Seat in Normandy; all the residue, both in England and Normandy, to be equally divided betwixt them.  
This Richard had to Wife 
c 〈…〉  Amicia, Daughter 
d 〈…〉  to the Earl of Gloucester, and at length sole 
e 〈…〉  Heir to all that Earldom. Which Amicia Founded 
f 〈…〉  the Hospital at Sadbury in Com. Suff. and was likewise a Benefactoress to the Monks of Stoke-Clare, by the Grant 
g 〈…〉  of certain Lands in Stoke-Clare unto them: By whom he had issue Gilbert, his Son and Heir, and a Daughter called Rose 
h 〈…〉 , who became the Wife of Roger de Mowbray; and departing 
i 〈…〉  this life in An. 1206. (8 joh.) was buried 
k 〈…〉  at Clare.  
Which Gilbert, being the first 
l 〈…〉  Earl of Gloucester and Herford, jointly, in 12 joh. or near thereabouts, fortified 
m 〈…〉  the Castle of Bueith in Wales, where, not long before, he had lost 
n 〈…〉  many of his Men.  
Being one of the chief 
o 〈…〉  of those Barons, who put themselves in Arms against King john, in 17 joh. and forced 
p 〈…〉  him to submit to their own will, in sundry things, extorting 
q 〈…〉  the City of London totally into their own power, by special Covenant 
r 〈…〉 ; and that all things should be guided 
s 〈…〉  by twenty five chosen from amongst themselves, whereof he was one; he underwent the sentence of Excommunication 
t 〈…〉  from Pope Innocent the Third. And in 1 Hen. 3. adhering 
u 〈…〉  to Lewes of France (to whom the Rebellious Barons had then designed the Dominion of this Realm) he fought 
x 〈…〉  stoutly on his part in the Battle of Lincoln, where his party received an utter overthrow; and being there taken prisoner 
y Ibid.  by William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, was carried to safe custody 
z Ibid.  at Gloucester; but after this, Peace being settled, he married 
a Ibid.  Isabel, one of the Daughters, and at length Coheirs to that Earl.  
In 7 Hen. 3. he was 
b Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m 5. in dorso.  in that expedition then made into Wales, and by reason thereof had Scutage 
c Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m 5. in dorso.  of all his Tenants by Military Service, in Comit. Bedf. Buck. Dorset. Oxon. Berks. Wigorn. Linc. Northampt. Southampt. Kent. Norf. Suff. Hartf. Essex. Cantabr. Hunt. Devon. Somerset. & Gloc.  
In 11 Hen. 3. he gave a Fine 
d Rot. Pip. 11 Hen. 3. Gloc. Rot. Fin. ●1 Hen. 3. m. 12.  of Two thousand marks to the King, for Licence to marry his eldest Daughter to Baldwin, Son of Baldwin de Rivers, Son of William de Rivers, Earl of Devon▪ And to have 
e Rot. Pip. 11 Hen. 3. Gloc. Rot. Fin. ●1 Hen. 3. m. 12.  two hundred pounds per annum Lands, in custody, of the Lands of that Earl, until the said Baldwin should be of full age. In that year he joined 
f Mat Paris, in Anno 1227. p. 337. n. 30.  with divers other of the Barons, on the behalf of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, from whom the King had injuriously taken the Castle of Berkhamstead; as also 
g Mat Paris, in Anno 1227. p. 337. n. 30.  in that Minatory Message, which they then sent to the King, for ratifying his Charter sealed to them at Oxford.  
But more I cannot say of him, than that he gave 
h Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 156 a. n. 50. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. 449.  to the Monks at Tewksbury, his Wood called 〈◊〉, lying by Severn side, with his Body to be buried in the midst of their Choir; and that he died 
i Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 156 a. n. 50. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. 449.  at Penros in Britanny, An. 1229. (14 Hen. 3.) being then upon his return from those parts, leaving issue by Isabel his Wife 
k Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. 85. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 227. n. 60 , the third Daughter and Coheir to William Marshal, the elder, Earl of Pembroke, three Sons 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 156 a. n. 30. , Richard, William, and Gilbert; as also three Daughters, viz. Amicia 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 790 b. n. 10. , the Wife of Baldwin, the fourth Earl of Devon; Agnes 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 156 a. n. 30. ; and Isabel 
* Cart. 29 H. 3. m 7 in cedula. , Wife of Robert de Brus; and was buried in the Abbey of Tewksbury. Which Isabel surviving him; within the space of one year after his decease, took 
o Mat. Paris, in An 1231. p. 368. n 20.  to Husband Richard. Earl of Cornwall, Brother to King Henry the Third. And in An. 1239. 18 Kal. Febr. dying 
p Ibid. in An. 1240. p. 523. n. 30.  in Childbed at his Manor of Ber●hamtead, was buried 
q Ibid. in An. 1240. p. 523. n. 30.  in the Abbey of B●aulieu.  
I come now to Richard, 
Richard, 4.  Son and Heir to this last Earl Gilbert, the Guardiauship of whose Lands, and Honours, in respect of his minority, was committed 
r Mat. Paris, p. 367. n. 40.  to Hubert de Bargh, than Justice of England. But in 19 Hen. 3. in consideration 
s Rot. Pip. 19 Hen. 3. Suss. Pat 1● H. 3 m. 13.  of five hundred marks given to the King, Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, obtained the custody of 
t Rot. Pip. 19 Hen. 3. Suss. Pat 1● H. 3. m. 13.  the Honour of Glamorgan in Wales.  
In 21 Hen. 3. the King had a design 
u Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 1.  to have matched this Richard unto one of the Daughters of the Earl of March (a Poictovin) thereby to have drawn that Earl the firmer 
x Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 1.  to his party; but failing therein, he granted 
y Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 1.  the benefit of his marriage unto john de Lacie, Earl of Lincoln, and Constable of Chester, for the behoof of his eldest Daughter; in consideration whereof, that Earl gave 
z Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 1.  the King five thousand marks, and remitted 
a Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 1.  to him a debt of two thousand marks more: But before this marriage was accomplished, he clandestinely contracted 
b Mat. Paris, in Anno 1237. p. 437. n. 10.  Matrimony with Margaret, the Daughter of that great Man Hubert de Burgh, than Earl of Kent; Hubert and his Wife (as it was said 
c Mat. Paris, in Anno 1237. p. 437. n. 10. ) privily making the match. Whereat the King, being highly displeased 
d Mat. Paris, in Anno 1237. p. 437. n. 10. , did all he could to procure their Divorce; purposing 
e Ibid.  to dispose of him, with his Earldom, and Honour, to William de Valence, his near Kinsman. Whereof Hubert being questioned, he stoutly denied 
f Ibid.  his knowledge thereof, and pacified the King for the present, with promise 
g Ibid.  of Money; but the business was not so ended, for about Candlemass, the next ensuing year, the King married 
h M. West. in Anno ●238. Pat. 22. H. 3. m. 10.  him to Maud, the Daughter of the before specified Earl of Lincoln, as he had formerly designed; whereupon he endowed 
i M. West. in Anno ●238. Pat. 22. H. 3. m. 10.  her with the third part of all his Lands, which occasioned great discontent 
k Mat. Westm. ut supra.  from most of the Nobles.  
After which, ere long, viz. in An. 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) upon the tenth Kalends of june, this Earl took leave 
l M. West. in Anno. 1240.  of his Friends, and began 
m M. West. in Anno. 1240.  his journey towards the Holy Land, with divers other great Men. In which voyage, after an honourable reception 
n M. West. in Anno. 1240.  by the King of France, and supply 
o M. West. in Ann. 1240.  of all necessaries; he was 
p M. West. in Anno. 1240.  by that King conducted to Marsiels; where he took shipping 
q M. West. in Anno. 1240. , notwithstanding the Pope's prohibition.  
In 28 Hen. 3. joining 
r Mat. Paris, in eodem, An. p. 638. n. 10.  with the Earl of Hereford, and other of the Lords Marchers, he had many Battles 
s Mat. Paris, in eodem, An. p. 638. n. 10.  with the Welsh; who, having gotten much strength, made great War in those parts.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, he paid 
t Rot. Pip. ●9 H 3. Gloc.  two hundred sixty one pounds ten shillings, for two hundred sixty one Knights Fees and an half, which he held; besides 
u Rot. Pip. ●9 H 3. Gloc.  those in Kent, which were twelve and an half; as also 
x Rot. Pip. ●9 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  forty three pounds for forty three Knights Fees, for the moiety of the Honour of Giffard: And in 38 Hen. 3. double as much, upon collection 
y Rot. Pip. 38 H 3. Gloc.  of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, the Scutage, then levied, being according to that proportion: In which year, upon Whitsunday, (the King celebrating that Festival at London) made him a Knight 
z Mat. Paris, in Anno 1245. p. 6●8. , together with forty 
a Mat. Paris, in Anno 1245. p. 6●8.  more brave young Soldiers, for the greater honour of that solemnity.  
In 30 Hen. 3. he was one of those Peers, who subscribed 
b Mat. Paris, in An. 1246. p 700. n. 50.  a Letter, then sent to the Pope, complaining of his oppressions; and threatening to remedy the same, if speedy redress were not had. In 32 Hen. 3. there should 
c Ibid. in An. 1247. p. 733. n. 30.  have been a great Tournament held betwixt Dunstable and Luiton, between this Earl and Guy de Lusignian (Son to the Earl of March, half Brother to the King) but the King fearing mischief thereby to his Brother, and the Poictovins, his Friends, prohibited 
d Ibid. in An. 1247. p. 733. n. 30.  it; and for the same Reasons forbade 
e Ibid. p. 740. n. 20.  another Tournament, which by Proclamation was to have been at Northampton soon after.  
In 32 Hen. 3. this Earl first brought 
f Von Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 535.  into England the Fryers-augustines'; and gave 
g Cart. 32 H 3. m. 1.  to William his Brother, the Inheritance of the Manors of Maplederham and Petersfield in Com. Southampt. As also of Walsingham, Warham, and Wells, in Com. Norf. In 33 Hen. 3. in that great Tournament held at Brackley in Com. Northampt. he joined 
h Mat. Paris, in Anno 1249. p. 768. n. 50.  with the Aliens against the English, which was 
i Mat. Paris, in Anno 1249. p. 768. n. 50.  much to his dishonour.  
In 34 Hen. 3. he traveled 
k 〈…〉  beyond Sea with Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and others, and went 
l 〈…〉  to the Pope at Lions, whence he returned 
m 〈…〉  about Rogation week. In An. 1251. (35 Hen. 3.) at the 
n MS. in Bibl. Bo●●l. (Med. 20.) f. 112. b.  solemn Inthronisation of Boniface, Archbishop of Canterb●ry, this Earl, with a noble attendance, exercised 
o MS. in Bibl. Bo●●. (Med. 20.) f. 112. b.  the Office of Steward and Boteler.  
In 37 Hen. 3. the King bearing 
p Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●.  a great ●avor to those Aliens who were allied unto him by his Mother, and studying 
q Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●.  their advancement, by all the ways he could; observing 
r Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●.  the Son and Heir of this Earl, to be a gallant young Man, and of extraordinary hopes, designed to match him with Alice 
s Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●. , the Daughter of Guy, Earl of Angolesme, (his Brother by the Mother) offering 
t Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●.  to give five thousand marks for her portion. Whereunto consent being had, he soon after went out of England, with William de Valence (the King's Half-Brother) to consummate 
u Mat. Paris, in Anno 1253. p. 862 & 863 Cart. 39 H. 3. ●. 1. per Insp●●.  the marriage.  
In 39 Hen. 3. this Earl was sent 
x Mat. Paris, in An. 1255. p. 908. n. 30. & 40.  by the King into Scotland, (together with john Mansel the King's Secretary) on the behalf of the King of Scots, and the Queen, (Sister to King Henry) then kept in restraint within the Castle of Edinburgh; and behaved himself so subtly, that leaving 
y Ibid.  his attendants at a distance, he got 
z Ibid.  into the Castle, without any opposition; whereby, surprising the Guard, he gave liberty of entrance 
a Ibid.  to his followers; so that the King and Queen were soon relieved and rescued.  
In 40 Hen. 3. he was one of the chief persons present 
b M. Westm. in An. 1256.  in Westminster-Hall with the King, when Boniface, Archbishop of Canterbury, with divers other Bishops, pronounced that solemn Curse, with Candles lighted, against all those, who should thenceforth violate the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest; and the same year paid 
c Rot. Pip. 40. H. 3. 〈◊〉  a debt of six hundred and forty marks due to the King, for the Dowry of Eleanor the King's Sister, for the Lands which belonged to the Earl Marshal of Ireland; id est, Her proportion as the fifth of the entire Heirs of those Lands, for that year and the preceding years at eighty pounds per annum.  
In 41 Hen. 3. the great Men of Almain, disdaining 
d Mat. Paris, in An●● 1257 p. 941.  the pride of the French, and thereupon making choice 
e Mat. Paris, in An●● 1257 p. 941.  of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (the King's Brother) to be King of the Romans; this Earl was sent 
f Mat. Paris, in An●● 1257 p. 941.  over thither (together with john Marshal) to try their affections, who found 
g Mat. Paris, in An●● 1257 p. 941.  all according to their desires. In this year likewise, upon an Insurrection of the Welsh; the King preparing a great power, this Earl was made 
h Claus. 〈◊〉 3. in 〈…〉 6.  Commander in chief of all the Forces in the Counties of Glamorgan, and Pembroke, and other parts of South Wales.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he had poison 
i Mat. Paris, in 〈◊〉 1258. ●. 975. n. 〈◊〉 & p. 〈◊〉 H. 〈…〉  given him, with William his Brother, by Walter de Scotenay, his chief Counsellor; whereby he hardly escaped with life, his Hair and Nails going off, and his Brother dying 
k Ibid. 〈…〉 1259.  thereof. In the same year, the Welsh continuing still in hostility, he received Summons 
l Claus. 42 H. 3. 〈…〉 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the strength he could make, to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist.  
In 43 Hen. 3. in the interval of Parliament, upon 
m 〈…〉  consolation had touching certain wholesome Laws to be had; there happening 
n 〈…〉  opprobrious language betwixt this Earl and Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester; the Earl of Leicester thereupon, in great rage ●ailed 
o 〈…〉  into France; but by the Mediation 
p 〈…〉  of the Earl of Hereford, and other of the Nobles, there was a fair reconciliation 
q Ibid.  made again between them.  
Shortly after this, he was employed 
r Mat. Paris, in An. 1259. p. 986. n. 10.  (with some other of the Nobles) by the appointment of the King, and the whole Baronage of England, unto the Parliament of France, to carry King Henry the Thirds Resignation of Normandy, and to compose all Differences betwixt both Crowns; and upon his return, made Relation 
s M. Westm. in codem. An.  to the King in Parliament of what he had in charge from the French by the Articles, whereon they had treated.  
About this time also he had Licence 
t Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 13.  to fortify the Isle of Portland, and to imbattle it as a Castle.  
In 44 Hen. 3. he had the like Licence 
u Pat. 44 H. 3. m. 13. , to make Castles of his Houses at Manhal in Essex, and Southwaud in Suffolk.  
In the same year, upon 
x Mat. Paris, in Anno. 1260. p. 990. n. 20.  dislike of the King's favours to the Poictovins, he was one of those great Men, who came 
y Mat. Paris, in Anno. 1260. p. 990. n. 20.  in an hostile manner to Oxford▪ pretending to reform what was amiss in the Government.  
It is reported 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 288.  of this Earl, that being at Tewksbury, in 45 Hen. 3. and hearing that a jew who had fallen into a Jakes upon the Saturday, refused to be pulled out, for the reverence he bore to that day, being their Sabbath; he prohibited any help to be afforded him on the Sunday (it being the Lords day) and that thereupon he perished.  
About this time high discontents 
a Mat. Paris, in Anno. 1259. p. 984. M. Westm. in Anno 1260.  arising betwixt the King, and divers of the Nobles, whereof this Earl was 
b Mat. Paris, in Anno. 1259. p. 98●. M. Westm. in Anno 1260.  a principal person, great mischief and war ensued; but the end thereof, he lived not to see: For upon the fourteenth Kalends of july, in An. 1262. (46 Hen. 3.) he died 
c Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 85.  at Eschemerfield in Kent, and was buried 
d Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 85.  in the Choir at Tewksbury, on the right hand of his Father, with this Epitaph; his Tomb being adorned by his Wife, with Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones.  Hic pudor Hippoliti, Paridis gena, sensus Vlissis, Aeneae pietas, Hectoris ira jacet. 
It is said by some 
e Chron. de Dunstaple in Bibl. Cotton. , that in the Month of july, An. 1262. (46 Hen. 3.) he was poisoned at the Table of Peter de Savoy, the Queen's Uncle, (a great Man in that time) and with him Baldwin, Earl of Devon; Ingelram de Percy, and some other of the King's household. After whose death, Maud his Wife (Daughter of john, Earl of Lincoln) in 47 Hen. 3. had an Assignation 
f Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 18.  of the Castle and Manor of Uske, the Manor and Castle of Trilleck, and the Castle and Manor of Clare, for her Dower.  
To this last Earl Richard, succeeded Gilbert 
Gilbert 4.  his Son and Heir, commonly called 
g 〈…〉  the Red. Which Gilbert in An. 1253. (37 Hen. 3.) his Father then living, by the King's procurement 
h 〈…〉  (as hath been before observed) espoused 
i 〈…〉  ... the Daughter to Guy, Earl of Angolesme, born in Poictou, and then of very tender years, she being Niece to the King; who gave 
k 〈…〉  her five thousand marks portion. Soon after which, he went 
i 〈…〉  beyond Sea with William de Valence, partly to complete the marriage, and partly to show his Military skill and valour, with the agility of his Horses in a Tournament there held.  
In 47 Hen. 3. (which was the year next following his Father's death) doing his homage, he had Livery 
m Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 5.  of his Castles of Kacrdiff, 〈◊〉, and Lantrissan; and soon after had the like Livery 
n Pat. 48 H. ● m. 3.  of all his Castles, Manors, and Lands, in England and Ireland, but, ere long, affociating himself with Simon Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rest of the mutinous Barons, he was one of the framers 
o H. Knighton, 2436. n. 40 & 50.  of those unreasonable Ordinances called Provisiones Oxonii, whereby they did, in effect, wholly divest the King of his Regal Power, which occasioned 
p H. Knighton, 2436. n. 40 & 50.  him soon after to Arm.  
Moreover, after the defeat given to those Barons, by the Royal Army at Northampton, in 48 Hen. 3. he hasted 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 321.  to London, to stir up the Rebellious Citizens to their farther aid. And when they came to Lewes in Sussex, was there Knighted 
r H Knighton, 2449. n. 40.  by that insolent Montfort, Earl of 〈◊〉, in the Head of their Army; of which, he (together with john Fitz-Iohn and William de Montchensi) commanded 
s Mat. Paris, in An. 1269. p. 995. n. 40.  the second Brigade. And having obtained such a victory there, as that the King and Prince were made their prisoners; and thereupon the full sway of the whole Realm in their power, he first procured a Grant 
t Pat. 48. H. 3. m. 11.  under the great Seal, of all the Lands and Possessions, lying in England, of john de Warren (Earl of Surrey) who had faithfully stuck to the King in that great time of trial; excepting the Castles of ●igate and Lewes; to hold during the King's pleasure (id est, so long as he should be in their power;) and soon after that, was one of the chief of those that extorted 
u Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 10.  a Commission from the King; authorising Stephen, than Bishop of Chichester, Simon Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and himself, to nominate nine persons of the most faithful, prudent, and most studious of the Public Weal (for so they then called them) as well Prelates, as other, to manage all things according to the Laws and Customs of the Realm, until those Determinations made at Lewes, and other, whereof they might better like, should be completed.  
But after their Victory that day, being slenderly 
x Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 378.  rewarded by Montfort, Earl of Leicester, (who had the King and Prince in his custody) he grew highly discontented 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 378. ; and observing 
z MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Med. 20. 130●, b. , that the Sons of Montfort, (who were four in number) grew insolent, he demanded 
a MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Med. 20. 130●, b.  the chief of those prisoners to be delivered to him, which he had taken in the Battle; amongst which, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (the King's Brother) was one: But Montfort refused, replying 
b MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Med. 20. 130●, b. , It was sufficient that he had preserved his own Lands by that days fight. Whereat he became so enraged 
c Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265. , as that he speedily sent 
d Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  Thomas, his Brother, unto Roger de Mortimer, (who had always stood 
e Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  firm to the King) to have private Conference with him; who, fearing danger 
f Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265. , refused to come without an hostage delivered for his safety. But when they met, relating 
g Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  to him his grief; and telling 
h Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  him, how much he repented himself of what he had done; assured 
i Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  him, that he would endeavour to expiate his crime; and thereupon sent 
k Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  privily the same Thomas, his Brother, (
l Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  one of Montforts' chief confidents, and with 
m Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  him then at Hereford, where he held the King and Prince in restraint) and urged 
n Ibid. Videses ●tiam Mat. Westm. in An. 1265.  him, that he should use the utmost of his skill, in contrivance of the Prince's escape. Which being soon after dexterously 
o Ibid.  effected by Mortimer (as in my story of him I shall more fully relate) he met 
p M. Westm. in An. 1265.  him at Ludlow; and having lain 
q H. Knighton, 2452. n. 20.  privily at Bristol, and the parts thereabouts for a while, appeared the first in Arms with him; whereby such forces were presently raised, as that, within a very short time after, that King was rescued out of the hands of that Rebellious pack, by a glorious victory 
r M. Westm. ut supra. Prid. Non. Aug. An. 1265.  over them, in the Battle 
s M. Westm. ut supra. Prid. Non. Aug. An. 1265.  of Evesham; wherein he commanded 
t MS. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. Cant. 63 b.  the second Brigade of the Royal Army. For which service, in the first place, he obtained his full pardon 
u Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 5.  for all his former misdoings (wherein Thomas his Brother was 
x Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 5.  also involved) and soon after, the custody 
y Ibid. m. 3.  of the Castle of Bergavenny, during the minority of Maud, the Wife of Humphrey de Bohun.  
Howbeit, in An. 1267. (51 Hen. 3.) some of the Nobility, who were discontented, betaking 
z M. Westm. in Anno 1●67.  themselves to the Isle of Ely, with endeavour to make head again: This Earl having raised a great Army, came 
a M. Westm. in Anno 1●67.  to London, as though he intended to aid the King; but being got into the City, upon that fair pretence, summoned 
b M. Westm. in Anno 1●67.  the Tower wherein the Pope's Legate then lay. The Legate therefore discerning the danger, went to Paul's; and there, to divert this dangerous storm, moved 
c M. Westm. in Anno 1●67.  the People for an expedition to the Holy Land; whereunto many inclined (and amongst others 
d H Knighton 2438. n. 30.  Thomas de Clare, Brother to this Earl, who had been so instrumental in the King's preservation.) Which Speech being ended by the Legate, he turned himself to this Earl, and conjured 
e M. Westm. ut supra.  him to return to his due obedience. But this good counsel was not regarded at present; howbeit, the next ensuing year, he was 
f Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 662.  reconciled to the King; who, at the instance of Prince Edward, became so indulgent to him; as that, whereas 
g Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  by the Award of the Pope, he was to give his eldest Daughter in Hostage for three years; or else his Castle of Conebruge into the hands of Henry, the King's Nephew, Son to Richard, King of Almain, for security of his future peaceable demeanour: The King was content 
h Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  to acquit him of all, and receive him into his full favour and grace. Whereupon he was signed 
i Lel Coll. Vol. 1. 662.  with the Cross, at Northampton, for that expedition to the Holy Land, whereunto the Legate had excited many (as hath been already observed.)  
Notwithstanding all which, there was 
k Annal. S. Aug. Cantuar.  no perfect reconciliation made betwixt him and the King, until the year 1270. (54 Hen. 3.) but then, demanding 
l Annal. S. Aug. Cantuar.  from Prince Edward to be repaid his expenses and costs, which he had sustained in the Battle of Evesham (wherein he had been so instrumental for the King's restauration) with the Livery of all his Castles and Lands, which his Ancestors had enjoyed; he obtained 
m Annal. S. Aug. Cantuar.  performance therein, about the Feast of Pentecost next following; and thenceforth became so firm to the Royal Interest, as that, upon the death of King Henry, Prince Edward, being at that time in the Holy Land, he was 
n Ypod. N. in A. 12●2. p 6●. n. 20. M. Westm. in A. 1●72.  one of the chief of the Nobles, who then met at the New Temple in London, and proclaimed 
o Ypod. N. in A. 12●2. p 6●. n. 20. M. Westm. in A. 12●2.  him King; causing him likewise, so to be declared 
p Ypod. N. in A. 12●2. p 6●. n. 20. M. Westm. in A. 12●2.  throughout the whole Realm. Moreover, upon his arrival in England, he entertained 
q 〈…〉  him with his whole retinue, most honourably, for many days, in his Castle of Tonebruge.  
In 10 Edw. 1. Prince Edward summoning 
r Rot. Marshal. 10 Ed. 1. m. 5.  the great Men, who were by tenure to do service in the War of Wales; he acknowledged 
s Rot. Marshal. 10 Ed. 1. m. 5.  his part therein to be for ten Knights Fees; and was 
t Rot. de Sontag. Wall. 10. Ed. 1. m. 4.  there himself in person.  
About this time he made 
u Tho Walf in Anno 1283. p. 10. n. 30.  great havoc in Wales, near Lantilowhir; and had divers sharp encounters 
x Tho Walf in Anno 1283. p. 10. n. 30.  with the Welsh, wherein many were slain 
y Tho Walf in Anno 1283. p. 10. n. 30.  on both sides, but got the victory 
z Tho Walf in Anno 1283. p. 10. n. 30.  over them.  
In 11 Edw. 1. he procured the King's Charter 
a Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 180.  for a Fair yearly at his Manor of Blechingley in Com. Surr. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of All-Saints.  
In 13 Edw. 1. having been divorced 
b Claus. 13 Edw 1. in dorso m. 9  from Alice his Wife, called Alice de March (Daughter of Guy, Earl of Angolesme, as hath been already observed) taking consideration 
c Claus. 13 Edw 1. in dorso m. 9  of her noble Birth, he freely granted 
d Claus. 13 Edw 1. in dorso m. 9  to her for her support, during life, the Manor of ●a●stead, with the Park; as also 
e Claus. 13 Edw 1. in dorso m. 9  the Manors of Wells and Warham, with eight pound eleven shillings eight pence Perquisites of the Court Leet, excepting Wreck of Sea; as also the Manors of Wylton, Burford, and Spenhemlond.  
In 14 Edw. 1. he obtained another Charter 
f Cart. 14 E. 1. m. 9  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Rosburgh, in the County of Kilkenny in Ireland; and a Fair upon the Eve and Day of the Invention of the Holy Cross, commonly called Holy Rood day.  
In 17 Edw. 1. notwithstanding 
g Claus. 17 Ed. 1. in dors● m. 5.  the King's Proclamation, that none should appear in Arms upon grievous forfeitures, nevertheless this Earl, with multitudes of Soldiers in an hostile manner invaded 
h Claus. 17 Ed. 1. in dors● m. 5.  the Earl of Hereford's Lands of Breghenow, and there began 
i Claus. 17 Ed. 1. in dors● m. 5.  to build a Castle, in disherison of that Earl, and terror to the people of those parts.  
And being thus divorced from his Wife (as hath been observed) he became ambitious of marrying into the Royal Line, viz. With joan of Acres, Daughter to the King; in order whereunto he gave 
k Claus. 18 Ed. 1. m. 1. in ceduli.  up the Inheritance of all his Castles and Manors, as well in England as Wales, unto King Edward, to dispose of at his pleasure, viz. Of the Manor of ●orhwel in Com. Northamp. Sutho in Com. Huntingt. Brickhill, Stivecle, and Merlaw, in Com. Buck. Stanford in Com. Berks. Caversham in Com. Oxon. Desning and Southwold in Com. Suff. Walsingham, Winton, Brecham, and Cremp●ingham, in Com. Norf. Berdfield in Com. Essex. Staundon in Com. Hertf. Tillingden, Panteldolfe, Pecham, Andinge, and Shepstead, in Com. Kanc. Blechingley and Oakham in Com. Surr. ●raneburne, with the Chase, as also Pimprey and Tarent-Gundevile in Com. Dorset. Likewise of all his Lands and Tenements in Uske, Kaerlion, Trilleik, and De la gaun, in Netherwent, in Wales; together with all other the Lands which Sir Bartholomew de la More, and Richard de la More held for term of life, of the Honour of Uske and Kaerlion; which Grant bears date at Winchester, 20 April, the same year.  
But because this Record doth not enumerate so many as the Fine Roll of that year doth, I shall here take notice of that Mandate 
l 〈…〉  to the Sheriffs of the several Counties wherein his Lands lay, for seizing them into the King's hands, upon this Grant of his; in which they are inserted as followeth, viz. The Manors of Thornbury and Tewskbury, with the Hamlets thereto belonging; Fareford, and the Chase of Cors, in Comit. Gloc. We●ecombe; Bedewyde, and the Hundred of ●ynewardeston, in Comitat. Wilts. Tunbrigge, Elding, Handlow, Bradstead, Rochfeud, and ●achehurst, in Com. Kanc. Subizes, Hunede, Desingham, and Wasingham, in Com. Norf. & Suff. Craneburne, with the Hundred and Chase of Craneburne, Tarent- Gundevill, Tarent- Russeals, Pimperne, with the Hundred of Pimperne; Warham, the Hundreds of Haselore and Rugheburgh, the Manors of Wike and Portland; the Town of Weymue, and Eston juxta Bristol, in Com. Somers. & Dorset. The Manors of Berdefeud, Clarette, and Staundone, in Com. Essex, & Hertf. With divers other Lands lying in the Counties of Surr. Suss. Nottingh. Derb. Oxon. Berks. Cantabr. & Hunt. Linc. Devon. Soutbampt. and Wigor●. not particularly named.  
Whereupon the said joan being married 
m Ex Coll. R Gl. S.  unto him, on the morrow preceding the Calends of May, the same year; the King restored 
n Ex Coll. R Gl. S.  to him all those Lands again, which he then entailed 
o Cart. 11 Ed. 1. n. 59 , together with all other his Lands, Castles, and Lordships, both in England and Wales▪ as also to the issue of his Body by her the said joan; and in default thereof, to the Heirs and Assigns of her, in case she should happen to survive him. He then likewise entailed 
p Ibid. n. 60.  all his Castle and Lordships in Ireland, upon himself and her, and the issue of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, with Remainder to his right Heirs.  
About this time, there having been a Ditch 
q Cart. 19 Ed. 1. n. 32. Ex ipso Autogr. pen●s Nich. Lechmore de Hanley in Com. Gloc. A●.  cast up, by the appointment of this Earl, and his Lady, over the Crest of Malvern-Hills. Godfrey Giffard, than Bishop of Worcester, took exception 
r Cart. 19 Ed. 1. n. 32. Ex ipso Autogr. pen●s Nich. Lechmore de Hanley in Com. Gloc. A●.  thereat, as encroaching too much upon his Territories; but, ere long, they came to a solemn accord 
s Cart. 19 Ed. 1. n. 32. Ex ipso Autogr. pen●s Nich. Lechmore de Hanley in Com. Gloc. A●. , touching the same, in the presence of Robert Burnel, Bishop of bath and Wells; whereupon the Bishop and his Successors, were to have a brace of fat Bucks yearly, to be delivered at his Manor of Kemsey, upon the Eve of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; and a brace of fat Does, yearly, upon Christmas Eve, out of Malvern-Chase: And in the Bishop's absence, from that Manor-house, those Bucks and Does to be delivered to the Prior and Chapter of Worcester. Which Agreement was made at Tewksbury, on Saturday preceding the Feast of S. Dunstan, 19 Edw. 1.  
The next year following, there being a complaint 
t 〈…〉  against this Earl, in the Parliament held at London, upon the morrow after the Feast of the Epiphany, by Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex; that he, and his Tenants of Morgannon, had by force and arms entered the Earl of Hereford's Lands of Brecknock, and made great spoil there; the King assigned 
u 〈…〉  William, Bishop of Ely, William de Valence (his Uncle) as also john de Methingham, and Robert de Hertford, two of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, to inquire and determine thereof. Whereupon it being found, that this Earls Tenants for his Lands of Morgannon, had, with Banner displayed, invaded these Lands of Hrecknock, two miles beyond that place, where he had built a Castle, concerning which, the difference originally grew, and taken thence much plunder; and, at another time, had advanced five miles, and afterwards seven miles with Horse and Foot, and Colours displayed, and done the like mischief. As also, that they had broke up Churches, taken away the Chalices, and Ornaments thereto belonging; slain many of the Earl of Hereford's Tenants, and driven away multitudes of Cattle; and that, of all this, out Earl knew, having the third part of the plunder.  
Likewise 
x Ibid. , that the Earl of Hereford, with the power of his Tenants, had done the like to him in his Lands of Morgannon; it was adjudged 
y Ibid. , That both those Earls should be committed to custody, and that the Earl of Glecesters' Liberties in ●organnon, should be forfeited; but because he had married joan, the King's Daughter, by whom he had issue; and that by virtue of an Entail, etc. he had estate but for Term of Life therein, it was resolved 
z Ibid. , That they should be forfeited to the King only for Term of this Earls life; and that he should be remanded to prison, paying to the E. of Hereford One hundred pounds' damage.  
And on the other side, it was concluded 
a Ibid. , That the Liberties of the Earl of Hereford, should for his offence, remain in the King's hands, as forfeited for ever; and the said Earl of Hereford be remanded to prison.  
But, by reason the King and his Council did not deem the Earl of Hereford's offence so great, as was that of this Earl; and, because he had married the Queen's Kinswoman, the King was pleased (at the Queen's instance) that the forfeiture should only extend 
b Ibid.  to his life, and that his Heirs might not be disherited. Howbeit, after this, being both of them committed to prison; this Earl paid 
c Ibid.  to the King a fine of One thousand marks for an atonement, and the Earl of Hereford as much.  
From which time I have not seen more of him; till his death, which happened 
d Lel Itin. Vol 6. f. 86.  in the Castle of Monmouth, 7 Id. Dec. An. 1295. (24 Ed. 1.) And that he was buried 
e Lel Itin. Vol 6. f. 86.  in the Church of Tewksbury, on the left hand of his Father; leaving issue 
f MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digh n. 100L) 28 b. Ypod. N. in An. 1295. p. 79. n. 50. , by joan of Acres, his Wife, Gilbert 
Gilbert 5.  his Son and Heir, than five 
g Esc 24 Ed. 1. n. 107.  years of age, and three Daughters. Which joan surviving, and being in Frankmarriage Enfeoffed 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of all the Lands belonging to both his Earldoms; soon matched 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  herself to a plain Esquire called Ralph de Monthermer, clandestinely, without the King her Father's knowledge; whom afterwards she sent 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to her Father, to receive the honour of Knighthood. But when the King understood, that she had much debased herself in marrying so meanly; being highly incensed, he caused 
l Ibid.  all her Castles and Lands to be seized on, and sent 
m Ibid.  her Husband Monthermer, to straight imprisonment in the Castle 
n H. Knighton, 2500. n. 20.  of Bristol. Nevertheless, at length, through the mediation of that great Prelate Anthony Beke, than Bishop of Durham, a reconciliation 
o Ex Coll. R Gl. S. ut supra.  was made. After which, she resided 
p Ex Coll. R Gl. S. ut supra.  at Marlborough, for a time; and the year following, in the Parliament begun at London, in the Month of july, all her Lands, etc. were restored 
q Ex Coll. R Gl. S. ut supra.  to her; so likewise was her Husband, being afterwards beloved 
r Ex Coll. R Gl. S. ut supra.  of the King, as his own Son, and had Livery 
s Ypod. N. in An 25 E. ●. p. 84 Tho Wals. p. 36. n. 40.  of all the Lands belonging to this great Earldom; to hold by the service of fifty Knights Fees, in the War of Flanders. Whereupon also he had the title 
t Ypod. N. in An 25 E. ●. p. 84 Tho Wals. p. 36. n. 40.  of Earl of Gloucester.  
This joan of Acres gave 
b E● Vet. Rot. pergam. penès Dec & Canon. Ecl●s Cath. 〈◊〉 Oxon. m. 4. ●.  to the Canons, in the Chapel of our Lady at Caversham, in Com. Oxon. for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of Gilbert de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester, and Hertford, her Husband, a certain piece of Land, within the enclosures of that Lordship, for enlarging the grounds which the King her Father had given them, near the same Chapel: and departing 
c 〈…〉  this life in Ann. 1307. (1 Ed. 2.) was buried 
d 〈…〉  in the Church of the Friers-augustines', at Clare; the King her Brother and most of the Nobility of England, being at her Funeral.  
And now before I proceed with my Story of these Earls, I must take leave to say something of Thomas de Clare, before mentioned, Brother to this last Earl Gilbert.  
This Thomas was in such esteem with that great Rebel Montfort, and those other of the Barons, who had thus vanquished King Henry the third in the Battle of Lewes; that in April following, they made him Governor 
e Pat. 49 H 3. m. 17.  of S. Briavell's Castle, in Com. Glouc. But having done such good service, in order to the King's deliverance (as hath been observed) he was in 50 Henr. 3. made Constable 
f Pat. 50 H 3. m. ●.  of the Castle of Colchester.  
In 51 Hen. 3. being signed 
g M. Westm. in ann. 1267. H. Knighton. 2438. n. 30.  with the Cross, he went 
h M. Westm. in ann. 1267. H. Knighton. 2438. n. 30.  into the Holy Land; and in Anno 1271 55 (Hen. 3.) brought 
i M. Westm. in ann. 1271.  four Saracens into England, whom he had taken Prisoners in those Holy-Wars. In 1 Edward. 1. he was constituted 
k Claus. 1 E. 1. m. 9  Governor of the City of London.  
In 14 Edward. 1. he joined with Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster, in that solemn compact 
l Ex ipso Autogr. penès Augustinum ●●●ward de Lakyngheth, in Com Suff. ann. 1575. , made betwixt them two, on the one part; and Patric Earl of Dunbar, together with his three Sons, Patric, john, and Alexander; Walter Stuard Earl of Menteth, Alexander and john his Sons; Robert Brus, Lords of Anandale, together with Robert Brus Earl of Carryk, and Bernard de Brus his Sons; james Stuard of Scotland, and john his Brother; Enegusius Son of Donewald, and Alexander his Son; that they would thenceforth adhere to, and take part with one another, upon all occasions against all persons whatsoever; saving their allegiance to the King of England, and their fidelity to him, who should gain the Kingdom of Scotland, by right of Blood, from King Alexander then lately deceased. Which Agreement bears date at ●urnebyr●e, in Carryk, on the Eve o● S. Matthew the Apostle, Anno 1286. (14 Edw. 1.) But the year next following, he died 
m Ex Coll. R Gl. S.  4 Non. Septemb. Anno 1287. (15 Ed. 1.) and was buried 
n Ex Coll. R Gl. S.  at the Gray-Friers in Li●eric; Leaving issue a Son called Gilbert, who (with many other) received 
o Comp. J. de Drokene●●ord Custod mag●● Garderobe, 34 Edw. 1.  the sacred ceremonies of Knighthood, in 34 Edw. ●. when Edward the King's Son, was honoured with that dignity.  
I now come to Gilbert, Son to the last Earl Gilbert, and joan of Acres. Though this Gilbert was in minority at the time of his Father's death, and in Ward to the King; yet he made his address 
p 〈…〉  to the Lords in Parliament, the next ensuing year, for the possession of all his Lands, Rents and Franchises lying in London, according to the Custom of that City; alleging them to be held in Socage. Whereupon it being required that the Mayor and Aldermen should come before them, and certify the truth thereof; they accordingly did so; and affirmed it to be the custom, in case the Heir were of such age, as that he knew how to manage his Estate. And, it being likewise found 
q Ibid. , that then he was about eighteen years of age, and had discretion to govern himself, and what he had; it was resolved by that great Council, that he should have Livery of them; as also of all Advowsons' of Churches, within the Precincts of of that City, which had been seized into the King's hands by reason of the death of joan, Mother of him the said Gilbert, wherein she had estate for term of life. So likewise 
r Ibid.  of all his Socage-Lands, lying in the Towns of Gloucester, Sandwich, and St. Edmundsbury, and wheresoever else in England. And as to the Manor of Wexcombe, the Town of Bodwinde, and Hundred of Kinardeston, in Com. Wilts. the Hundred of Chadelington, in Com. Oxon. the Hundreds of Rishmore, Ha●elore, Craneburne, and Pymperne, in Com. Dorset. and the Manor of Claret, in Comitat. Essex. which he also alleged 
s Ibid.  that his Father held of the King in Feeferme, and therefore that the King ought not to have the Custody of them; it was determined 
t Ibid. , that the Inquisitions returned into the Chancery; and likewise the Rolls and Memorials of the Exchequer, should be searched into, and right done in the premises.  
This Gilbert notwithstanding that Ralph de Monthermer, who had thus married his Mother, did use the title of Earl of Gloucester, declined it not; for in that same thirty fifth year of Edward the first, he is so called 
u Ypod N. p. 98. n. ●0.  by our Historians, being then in the Wars of Scotland: and in 1 E. 2. had Livery 
* T. 〈◊〉 p. 68 n. 〈◊〉.  of his Lands; satisfaction 
x T. 〈◊〉 p. 68 n. 〈◊〉.  being given to the King, for the time he was under age.  
In which year he obtained the King's Charter 
y Cart. 〈◊〉 n. 16.  for a Market on the Tuesday every Week at his Manor of Tarent- Gundevill, in Comit. Dors. and a Fair on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of St. Tecla the Virgin.  
In 2 Edw. 2. he was 
z 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland; being 
a 〈…〉  Captain-general of certain Noble persons, who were of his retinue at that time.  
In 3 E. 2. the K. gave 
b 〈…〉  him the Manors of Faken-Hamden, Causton, and Ailesham, in Com. Norf. and Walham, in Suffolk, with the remainder to the Crown, in case of his death without issue. In 4 E. 2. being 
c 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland, he was constituted Guardian 
d 〈…〉  of the whole Realm of England, during the King's abode in Scotland.  
Upon Challenge 
e 〈…〉  made by the Peers in 5 E 2. for their ancient rights and liberties; being Nephew 
f 〈…〉  to the King, he became an indifferent 
g 〈…〉  Mediator betwixt them. And in 7 Edw. 2. having been chiefly instrumental 
h 〈…〉  in qualifying that great discontent, which the King bore towards divers of the Nobles, by reason of the murder of Piers de Gaveston (his spacial favourite) he was 
i 〈…〉  one of the King's Ambassadors, then sent into France, to treat and conclude of certain points, to be agitated in the Parliament there in order to the Peace of both Realms. But being the same year Captain 
k 〈…〉  of the Vanguard of King Edward's Host in Scotland, he had the hard ●ate to be slain 
l 〈…〉  in the Battle of Bannocksburne, near Strivelin. Whereupon his Body was sent 
m 〈…〉  to King Edward, at Barwick (without any Ransom) to be buried where he should think fit. And leaving no issue, surviving (for 
* 〈…〉  john his Son died in his life-time) his three Sisters became his Heirs 
n 〈…〉 , viz. Alianore 
o 〈…〉  the Wife of Hugh le Despencer, the younger, than twenty two years of age; Margaret 
p 〈…〉  the wife of Piers de Gaveston twenty one (afterwards 
q 〈…〉  of Hugh de Audley) and Elizabeth 
* 〈…〉  the Wife of john de Burgh, Son and Heir to the Earl of ●ister (afterwards of Roger Damory.)  
Betwixt which Sisters; after two years' expectance of issue, to be born on the Body of Maude his Wife (Daughter 
r 〈…〉  of john de Burgh Son to Richard Earl of ●ister) this great Inheritance was shared 
* 〈…〉 .  
It is said 
s 〈…〉  by some, that the eldest of these three Daughters, first married to Theobald Verdon, and after to the Earl of ●ister; the second to Hugh le Despencer; the third to Piers de Gaveston, and after to Hugh de Audley, who at last became Earl of ●ioucester. Which Maude for her Dowry had an assignation 
t 〈…〉  of the Manor of 〈◊〉 and certain lands in Cavenham, in Comitat. Suff. the Manor of Wells, and certain Lands in ●arham, in Com. Norf. the Manor and Burrow of Biech●ugley, the Manor of ●ckham, with certain Lands in ●●●●ngeoon, and Ticheseye, in Sucrey; the foreign Court of the Honour of Gloucester, and the Forein-Court of Warb●ynton in Kent; the Manor of Caversham, with certain Lands in Bureford, Nerher- 〈◊〉, and ●eyford, at the Bridge; together with the Hundred of Chade●●ngton, in Com. Oxon. the Manor of Stanford, in Com. Berks. the Manors of Stoke- Archer Fa●rford, Teuksbury, Manor, and Burrough; the Chase of Cors, and Forrein-Court of Wodeleystile, in Comit. Gloucest▪ the Manor of Bisheley, the Castle and Manor of Hanlegh, and Chase of 〈◊〉, in Com. Wigorn. the Manors of Wexcombe, and Kynewardeston, Burghbache-Sauvage, and Court-Leet in Smalebroke, in Comit. Wilts. the Manor of Great-Merlaw, in Com. Buck. the Castle and Town of Kaerleon, with the Liberties; the Manor of Kaerleon; the Manors of Lysw●r●, and Lebennythe; certain Lands in Edlegan, and Little Tynterne, with the Liberties; the Town of ●rillek, with the Liberties; the Manor of Crove, with the Liberties; certain Lands in ●amcarnan, Laydarch; and the Castle and Manor of Craygruk, with the Liberties.   

Ralph de Monthermer, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford.  
OF this Ralph de Monthermer, who had the title of Earl of Glouceste● and Hertford, in regard 
a 〈…〉  he possessed a great part of the Lands belonging to those Earldoms, by the marriage of joan of Acres, Mother to this last Earl Gilbert; I find that in 26 E. 1. he was 
b 〈…〉  in that expedition, then made into Scotland, and behaved himself so valiantly in those Wars; that in 29 Edw. 1. the King in consideration 
c 〈…〉  thereof, rendered 
d 〈…〉  to him and to her the said joan his Wife, the Castle and Honour of Tonebrugge, with other Lands, lying in the Counties of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex; as 
e Ibid.  also the Isle of Portland, and all other the Lands belonging to her the said joan, which had been 
f Ibid.  seized into his hands, by reason of her transgression; (viz. her marrying to him without the King's Licence) Likewise that in 31 Edw. 1. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 31. E. 1. m. ●.  again in the Scottish Warr. So also in 32 
h Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  and 34 
i Rot Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  Edward. 1. And that in the same 34 Edw. 1. when 
k Chr MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra. f. 66 2. b. & 67. a.  the King heard that Robert de Brus had caused himself to be solemnly Crowned King of Scotland, at Scone; and had thereupon raised 
l Chr MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra. f. 66 2. b. & 67. a.  a great Army to march into that Realm; making a large disposal 
m Chr MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra. f. 66 2. b. & 67. a.  of the Estates and Honours of divers persons, who were friends and favourers of Brus, that (amongst others) he gave 
n Chr MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra. f. 66 2. b. & 67. a.  to this Ralph, all 〈◊〉, and advanced 
o Chr MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra. f. 66 2. b. & 67. a.  him to the title of Earl of Athol; giving 
p Rot. Cart. 34 E. ●. n. ●.  him also the Lands and Fees of all those, who held of the Earl of Athol, then in Rebellion against him; soon after which, being active in those Scottish Wars, he was worsted 
q Th. Wals. p. 65. n. ●0  by Robert de Brus; and fleeing 
r Th. Wals. p. 65. n. ●0  for safeguard to the Castle of Are, was there besieged 
s Th. Wals. p. 65. n. ●0  by him, till 
t Th. Wals. p. 65. n. ●0  King Edward sent his Army for his Relief.  
But it was not long after this, that joan of Acres (the King's Daughter) whom he had so married, departed this life (viz. in 1 Edw. 2.) after which time he never had the title of Earl of Gloucester and Hertford attributed to him, though he lived many years: for in 3 Edw. 2. in that grant 
u Claus 6 Ed. 2. m. 14. per Inspex. Cart. 3. Ed. 2. n. 25. , which he obtained to himself, and unto Thomas and Edward his Sons; and to the Heirs of the Body of the said Thomas (there called the King's Nephews) of the Manors of S●oke in H●mme, with the Burrow of Chedelington, and Hundred of Co●erigge, in Com. Devon. two parts of the Manor of Oxford, and the Manors of de la Sterte, and byworth in the same County; the Manors of Hunton, and Warblington, in Com. Southamp. Erlestoke, in Com. Wilts.. (excepting certain Lands there, part of the Dowry of the Wife of Matthew Fitz-Iohn) he is called Ralph de Monthermer only: So also in that grant 
x Claus. 7 F. 2▪ m. 27.  of the forfeiture, which joan the Wife of Henry de Lacie Earl of Lincoin▪ made, in marrying to Nicholas de Audley, without Licence. Nor is he otherwise styled in 5 Edw. 2. at which time, in recompense of his service in Scotland, the King gave 
y Rot. Scoc. 5 E. 2. m. 18.  him three hundred Marks, part of the six hundred Marks which he was to have paid for the Wardship of john ap Adam (a great man of that age.)  
Nor in 7 Edw. 2. being then 
z Rot Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  also in the Wars of Scotland. Where being taken 
a T. Wals. in ann. 1313. p. 81. n. 10.  Prisoner (viz. in the Battle of Bannoksburne near Strivelin) he found favour 
b T. Wals. in ann. 1313. p. 81. n. 10. , in regard of former accidental familiarity with the King of Scots, in the Court of England, and was pardoned 
c T. Wals. in ann. 1313. p. 81. n. 10.  his fine for Redemption: who thereupon returned into England, and brought 
d T. Wals. in ann. 1313. p. 81. n. 10.  the King's Target, which had been taken in that fight, but prohibited 
e T. Wals. in ann. 1313. p. 81. n. 10.  the use thereof.  
So that all I have farther seen of him, is; that, after the death of joan of Acres, he married 
f Rot. fin 12 E 2 m 7.  Isabel, the Widow of john de Hastings (Sister and Coheir to Audomare de Valence, Earl of Pem●roke.) Likewise, that in 13 Ed. 2. he was 
g Rot. Scoe. 13 ● 2. m 3.  again in the Wars of Scotland: Moreover, that from 2 Edw. 2. till 18 Edw. 2. inclusive, he had Summons 
h 〈…〉  to all the Parliaments of those times, as a Baron only. And lastly, that Thomas his Son (who never had any Summons) being slain 
i 〈…〉  in a Sea-Fight, betwixt the English and the French, in Anno 1340. 14 Edw. 3. left issue 
k 〈…〉  Margaret, his Daughter and Heir, Wife 
l 〈…〉  of john de Montacute; from whom the most of the succeeding Earls of Sal●sbury, of that name, did descend.   

Fitz-Walter.  
I Now come to Robert, 
Robert, 1●  the fifth Son of Richard de Tonebrugge, Son to Gilbert Earl of Brion (of which Richard and his descendants, I have already discoursed in my last Section, under the title of Clare.)  
This Robert standing highly in favour with King Henry the first (being his Steward 
a 〈…〉 ) obtained 
b 〈…〉  to himself and his Heirs, the Barony of Dunmow, in Ess●x; as also 
c 〈…〉  the Honour of Baynards-Castle in the City of London, both which, in regard of Felony 
d 〈…〉  committed by Will. Baynard, who then possessed them, became forfeited 
e 〈…〉  to the Crown: And having married 
f Ingu●ph. 513. n. 20.  Maude de S. Liz, Lady 
g Mon. Augl. ut supra. n. 30.  of Bradham (Daughter of Simon de S. Liz, the first Earl of ●untendon, of that name) departed 
h Ibid n. 40. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 877. a. n. 60.  this life in Anno 1134. (34 Hen. 1.) whereupon he had sepulture at S. Neots, in Comit. Hunt. near to the Grave of his Father: leaving issue two Sons, Walter the Elder; and Simon, to whom he gave 
* Regist de Daventre.  the Lordship of Daventre, in Northamptonshire.  
Touching which Maude I find that she gave forty shillings yearly Rent, 
k Ibid. 675. b. n. 50.  for Surplisses and Cowls for the Monks of Daventre, in Com. Northampt. as also 
l 〈…〉  the third part of the Manor of Cratsfeild, (which Manor she had in Frankmarriage) to the Monks of 〈…〉, and that she died 
m Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 75. b. n. 40.  in ann. 1140. (5 Steph.)  
To this last mentioned Robert succeeded Walter 
Walter, 1.  his Son 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 75. b. n. 40.  and Heir beforementioned, who first took to Wife 
o 〈…〉  Maude de Lucy, with whom he had 
* 〈…〉  the Lordship of Disce, in Com. Norf. and afterwards 
p 〈…〉  Margaret de Bohun.  
In 12 Hen. 2. this Walter upon assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
q 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees, to be in number sixty three and an half, de Veteri Feoffamento; and three and a fourth part, de Novo; for which Fees, de Veteri Feoffamento, he paid 
r 〈…〉  42 l. 6 s. 8 d. in 14 Hen. 2. and 2 l. 3 s. 4 d. de Novo.  
In 2 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, he paid 
s Rot. Pip. 8 R 1 Essex & Hertf.  thirty one pound fifteen shillings.  
In that great controversy 
t 〈…〉  betwixt john Earl of Moreton (Brother to King Richard) and William de Longcamp Bishop of Ely, whom the King left Governor of the Realm, during his absence in the Holy-Land; this Walter adhered 
u 〈…〉  to the Bishop; and had at that time the Custody 
* 〈…〉  of the Castle of Eye in Suffolk.  
In 6 R. 1. he was 
x 〈…〉  in that expedition made into Normandy.  
As to his works of Piety, I find; that he gave 
* 〈…〉  to the Monks of Daventre the Church of Chedingtune, for the health of the Soul of Maud de Lucy, his first Wife, and for the good estate of himself, and Maude de Bohun, his second Wife: As also 
y Mon Ang. Vol. 1. 675. n. 20, 30, & 40.  3 Mills with divers acres of Land and Meadow, lying within the Lordship of Daventre, for the health of the Soul of Rob. his Father, Maude de S. Liz. his Mother, and all his Ancestors Souls; and likewise for the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of the same Maude de Lucy, his Wife, and his Sons and Daughters.  
To the Monks of S. Neots, he gave 
z Ibid. 369 ● n 30.  the Churches of Doe●tone, well, and Hene●ngham; and to 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 〈…〉 n. 20.  the Knight's Hospitalars, the Church of Wodeham. He also gave 
b Ibid. 75. b. n. 40.  to the Canons of Dunmow, divers Churches and lands; and departing 
c Ibid. n. 60.  this life in an. 1198. (10 R. 1.) was buried 
d Ibid. n. 60.  in the midst of the Choir at Dunmow, leaving issue Robert 
e Ibid. 75.  his Son and Heir, called 
f Ibid. 75.  Robert Fitz-Walter, 
Robert, 2.  who in 5 joh. being trusted 
g M. Paris, 〈◊〉 an. 〈◊〉 p. 209. n. 10.  (together with Saier de Quinci) to Keep the Castle of Ru●l, in France, delivered it up to the King of that Realm so soon as he came before it with his Army: And in 6 joh. paid 
i Oblat● 6 Joh m. 10.  three hundred Marks for Livery of those Lands, which descended to him by Inheritance from Geffrey de Lucy Bishop of Winchester, his Uncle.  
In 13 joh. upon assessment of the Scutage of Scotland, he was by the King's special Writ acquitted 
k Rot. Pip. 13. 〈…〉.  for sixty three Knights Fees and an half, which were of his own proper Inheritance; and for 
l Rot. Pip. 13. 〈…〉.  thirty Knights Fees and a third part; which he had by Gunnora his Wife, the Daughter and Heir of Robert de Valoines; as also 
m Rot. Pip. 13. 〈…〉  for two Knights Fees, which descended unto her from Geffrey de Valoins, her Uncle.  
In 14 joh. the Barons being 
n 〈…〉  disposed for Rebellion; and the King advertised 
o 〈…〉  of some Conspiracies then towards him; this Robert was one, who being sought 
p 〈…〉  for to be secured; conscious of his own guilt, fled 
q 〈…〉  with his Wife and Children into France. And though the next ensuing year, the King, apprehending 
r Ibid. 〈…〉 p. 2●5. n. 20.  his immediate danger, did condescend 
s Ibid. 〈…〉 p. 2●5. n. 20.  to an accord with those turbulent spirited Barons, whereof this Robert was one of the chief: yet was it not long ere he laid to his charge 
u Ibid. 〈…〉 p. 2●5. n. 20.  both Treason and Rebellion, and caused 
* Ibid. 〈…〉 p. 2●5. n. 20.  his House called Baynards-Castle, in the City of London, to be demolished.  
The primary occasion of these discontents, is by some 
x 〈…〉  thus reported; viz. that this Robert Fitz-Walter, having a very beautiful Daughter, called Maude residing at Dunmow, the King frequently solicited her chastity; but never prevailing, grew so enraged; that he caused her to be privately poisoned, and that she was buried on the South side of the Choir at Dunmow, betwixt two Pillars there.  
It is also reported 
y 〈…〉 , that about this time the K. of France, beginning to Invade the territories of the English in Normandy, there were the like hostile incursions made upon his by the English: and that a Truce betwixt them being ere long obtained, and thereupon a Tournament held in that Realm, this Rob. Fitz-Walter went thither; and running at Tilt with his great Lance, did at the first course overthrow his Rival, both Horse and Man: Likewise, that both Kings being present at this Tournament, King john saying By God's Tooth, he deserves to be a King, who hath such a Soldier of his train; some friends of this Robert stepped out, and told him, who he was: Whereupon, King john sending for him, restored 
* 〈…〉  to him his Barony, and gave him liberty to repair his Castles, which had been so demolished, as before is observed.  
In 16 joh. upon Collection of the Scutage of Po●cton, he paid 
z 〈…〉  an hundred twenty seven pounds for those sixty three Knights Fees, and an half, of his own Inheritance; as also 
a 〈…〉  sixty pounds and one mark for the thirty Fees and a third part, belonging to the Barony of Robert de Valoines, his Wife's Father; and 
b 〈…〉  four pound for those two Knights Fees of Geffrey de Valoines, her Uncle.  
In 17 joh. he was constituted Governor 
c 〈…〉  of the Castle of Hertford. But soon after, joining with the rebellious Lords, his Lands were seized on, and those in Cornwall 
d 〈…〉  committed to the custody of Henry the Kings Son. Which seizure cemented him the firmer unto that party, as it seems: for I find, that they soon after constituted 
e 〈…〉  him one of their Commissioners, to treat with others, for a peaceable composure of all differences; and accordingly had Letters of 
f 〈…〉  safe conduct, to come to the Church of Erithe, where they were to meet for that purpose. Which Treaty took such effect, considering their power at that time; as that the King by Covenant 
g Claus. 17 Joh. in ●or●o, m. 21. , gave up the City of London, totally into their hands; and liberty to make choice 
h Claus. 17 Joh. in ●or●o, m. 21.  of twenty five Barons, by whom the whole Realm should be thenceforth governed; this Robert being 
i Claus. 17 Joh. in corio, m. 21.  the chief of those, betwixt whom and the King those Covenants were thus made.  
And to carry on their sway the surer; having 
k M. Paris, in anno. 1215. p. 252. n. 50. & p. 253. n. 30.  soon after a general Rendezvouz at S. Edmundsbury, they took 
l M. Paris, in anno. 1215. p. 252. n. 50. & p. 253. n. 30.  solemn Oaths at the high Altar there; that if the King would not confirm the Laws and Liberties anciently established by King Edward the Confessor; they would withdraw their allegiance from him, and seize upon his Castles.  
The tidings 
m 〈…〉  whereof being brought unto him (than at Worcester, celebrating the Feast of our Saviors Nativity) he forthwith hasted 
n 〈…〉  to London, lodging himself in the New-Temple. Where they forthwith, making their addresses 
o 〈…〉  to him, in warlike habits, boldly required 
p 〈…〉  a confirmation of those Laws and Liberties.  
Being therefore in this strait, he caused 
* 〈…〉  the Archbishop of Canterbury, and some others, to undertake that he would, by a day prefixed, give satisfaction to them all. But not readily making performance of that promise, they met 
q 〈…〉  again at Stanford, in Easter week following, in a warlike manner, this Robert Fitz-Walter, being 
r 〈…〉  the most active person of them all: and afterwards, at 
s 〈…〉  Brackley; whence they sent 
t 〈…〉  the King this minatory Message; viz. that if he did not, by his Sealed Charter, forthwith ratify those Laws and liberties, they so required; they would by seizure of his Castles and all other his possessions, compel him thereto. Whereto the King replying 
u 〈…〉  that he would never yield to such demands, as should reduce him to the condition of a Servant; they presently form 
* 〈…〉  an Army, and constituting 
x 〈…〉  this Robert Fitz-Walter General thereof, styled 
y 〈…〉  him the Marshal of the Army of God and the Church; and marching 
z 〈…〉  forthwith to Northampton, laid siege 
a 〈…〉  to the Castle there; but wanting 
b 〈…〉  Engines of Battery, went thence 
c 〈…〉  to Bedford; and increasing in strength, on the fifteenth of june ensuing met 
d 〈…〉  again at Runnimede (near Stanes) and there exacting those Charters of Liberties, obtained 
e Ibid.  a Confirmation of them accordingly.  
Which being by force so gained, as that the King held not himself in Conscience obliged to observe them; they presently sent 
f M. Paris, in ann 12. 6. p. 279. n. 20.  away some of their party into France (whereof this Robert was 
g Ibid.  one) to solicit King Philip, to send over his Son Lewes to be Crowned King, and to Reign here.  
Upon whose landing, this Robert joined 
h Ibid. 28.  with William de Mandevil, and William de Huntingfield, in subjugating the Counties of Essex, and Suffolk. Notwithstanding all which services, after the death of King john, when 
i Ibid. 2●●. n. 10.  Lewes had, by a long siege, obtained the Garrison of Hertford, he challenging 
k Ibid. 2●●. n. 10.  the Governorship of it as his right; Lewes told 
l Ibid. 2●●. n. 10.  him, that none of the English ought to be trusted therewith, having been Traitors to their King; yet wished 
m Ibid. 2●●. n. 10.  him to be patient a while, till the Realm was totally subdued; then he would do equal justice to all.  
But after this in Octocter following, great discontents 
n Ibid. 292.  arising from divers of the Nobles, against Lewes, who had possessed himself of their Estates, and kept no faith with them; many fell off from him, so that he came to a Truce 
o Ibid. n. 40.  with King Henry, promising forthwith to quit the Realm. Whereupon this Robert Fitz-Walter, who had been taken Prisoner (as it seems) by the King's party; was by virtue of this Agreement 
p Pat. 1. H. 3. p. 1. m. 2. , (with divers other) set at liberty.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding 
q M. Paris, 292. n 50.  this accord, whereupon divers of the great men daily came 
r M. Paris, 292. n. 50.  in to the King; and thenceforth approved themselves loyal Subjects; some there were, whose haughty spirits could not stoop, amongst which Sayer de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, was 
s M. Paris, 292. n. 50.  not the least; who then had 
t Ibid. 293. n. 40, & 50.  a strong Garrison, in his Castle of Mountsorrel, in Leicestershire, which would not submit; for the relief whereof (it being besieged 
u Ibid. 293. n. 40, & 50.  by the famous William Marshal, than Governor of the Realm, by reason of the King's minority) Quincy, soliciting 
* Ibid. 293. n. 40, & 50.  Lewes, he moved 
x Ibid. 293. n. 40, & 50.  the Londoners for their help; who seldom failing to assist such pretended Patriots; soon raised 
x Ibid. 293. n. 40, & 50.  an army of above twenty thousand, of which they constituted, 
y 〈…〉  this Robert Fitz-Walter one of the Generals: and accordingly marched 
z Ibid. 294. n. 30, & 40.  thitherward: whereof the Earl of Chester (who lay before it) having intelligence 
a Ibid. 294, n. 30, & 40. , he presently raised his siege, and went 
b Ibid. 294. n. 30, & 40.  to Nottingham; which so animated the Rebels, that they forthwith hasted 
c Ibid. 294. n. 30, & 40.  to Lincoln, and laid siege to that Castle. The Royalists therefore getting what power they could, from other places, marched 
d Ibid. n. 50.  after them. Which being discerned by the Rebels, they sent 
e Ibid. 295. n. 30.  this Robert (with some others) to discover their strength: and soon after joined 
f Ibid. 296. n. 40.  Battle; wherein (after a sudden and total rout of their whole Army) fight stoutly, he was taken Prisoner. But it seem he did not long continue in restraint: for the next ensuing year, being one of those, who taking upon them the Cross, went to the Holy-Land, he was 
* M. Westm. in ann. 12. ●.  at the siege of Damieta.  
After which, I find no more mention of him, till his death; which happening 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 76. n 60.  in Ann. 1234. (19 Henr. 3.) he was buried 
i Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 76. n. 60.  before the high Altar in the Priory of Dunmow, leaving Rose his second Wife then surviving; who in 20 H. 3. had for her dowry, an assignation 
k Claus 20 H. 3. m. 19  of the Manors of Hemenhale, Disce, and T●eye; as also of six Knights Fees: of all which she had been by him endowed 
l Claus 20 H. 3. m. 19 , upon the day of her Nuptials: and Walter 
Walter, 2.  
m Claus 20 H. 3. m. 19  his Son and Heir (by Gunnora his former Wife.) with Christian a Daughter, married 
* Regist de Binham, f. 147. a.  to William de Mandevil, Earl of Essex.  
Which Walter in 24 Hen. 3. paid 
n Rot Pip 24 H. 3. Essex & Hertf.  into the Exchequer, a fine of three hundred Marks for livery of the Lands of his inheritance; and in 30 H. 3. upon 
o Rot. Pip. 30 Hen 3. Essex & Hertf.  Collection of the Aid for Marrying the K. eldest Daughter, sixty three pounds, ten shillings, for sixty three Knights Fees and an half of his own; as also 
p Rot. Pip. 30 Hen 3. Essex & Hertf.  thirty pounds and half a mark for those thirty and a third part, which he enjoyed of the Honour of Valoines.  
Moreover, in 38 Hen. 3. he accounted 
q Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Essex. & Hertf.  one hundred twenty seven pounds for the same sixty three Knights Fees and an half, upon assessment of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight. In 42 Henr. 3. this Walter had summons 
r Claus. 42 H 3. m. 11.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Chester, well appointed with Horse and Arms, for restraining the incursions of the Welsh; and departing 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this life in Ann. 1258. (42 H. 3.) was likewise buried 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Conventual Church of Dunmow, leaving issue 
u Mon. Ang Vol. 2. 76. b. n. 10.  Robert his Son and Heir, ten 
* Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 76. b. n. 10.  years of age.  
Which Robert 
Robert, 3.  was made a Knight 
x Ibid. n. 30.  in Ann. 1274 (2 Edw. 1.) and in 3 Ed. 1. had Licence 
y Pat. 3 E. 1. m. 16.  to pass away the inheritance of his House, called Baynards-Castle within London, adjoining to the Wall of that City, with all the Walls and Ditches thereto belonging; as also the Turret called Mont●itchet-Tower, unto Robert Kylwardby, than Archbishop of Canterbury; provided, that by reason of this grant nothing should be extinguished to him and his Heirs, which did belong to his barony; but that whatsoever relating thereto, aswel in Rents, landing of Vessels, and other liberties and privileges in the City of London, or elsewhere, without diminution, which to him the said Robert, or to that Barony had anciently appertained, should be thenceforth reserved. Whereupon that Archbishop translated 
z Stow's Survey 487. b.  the Dominican-Friers (commonly called the Blackfriars, then residing in Holburn, towards Lincolns-Inne fields) unto this place.  
Which Liberties and Privileges, so reserved as abovesaid (in regard they are memorable) I have here thought sit to 
a Ex Cell. R. Gl. S.  note. viz.  
That the said Robert, as Constable of the Castle of London, (for so was Baynards-Castle then called) and his Heirs ought to be Banner-Bearers of that City, by inheritance, as belonging to that Castle; and in time of War to serve the City in Manner following; viz. To ride upon a Light-Horse, with twenty Men at Arms on Horseback, their Horses covered with Cloth or Harness, unto the great door of St. Paul's Church, with the Banner of his Arms carried before him; and being come in that manner thither, the Mayor of London, together with the Sheriffs and Aldermen to issue Armed out of the Church, unto the same door, on foot, with his Banner in his hand, having the figure of S. Paul depicted with Gold thereon; but the Feet, Hands, and Head of Silver, holding a silver Sword in his hand.  
And as soon as he shall see the Mayor, Sheriffs, and Aldermen come on Foot out of the Church, carrying such a Banner, he is to alight from his Horse, and salute him as his Companion, saying, Sir Mayor, I am obliged to come hither to do my service, which I owe to this City. To whom the Mayor, Sheriffs, and Aldermen are to answer. We give to you, as our Banner-bearer by inheritance, for this City, this Banner of the City to bear and carry to the honour and profit thereof to your power.  
Whereupon the said Robert and his Heirs shall receive it into their hands; and the Mayor, and Sheriffs, shall follow him to the door, and bring him an Horse worth twenty pounds. Which Horse shall be saddled with a Saddle of his Arms, and covered with Silk, depicted likewise with the same Arms: and they shall take twenty pounds Sterling, and deliver it to the Chamberlain of the said Robert, for his expenses that day.  
This being done, he shall mount upon that Horse, so given him by the Mayor, with the Banner in his hand; and being so mounted shall bid the Mayor to choose a Marshal for the City Army. Who being so chosen, shall command the Mayor and Burghers of the City, to assemble the Commons, who shall go under this Banner of St Paul, which he shall bear to Aldgate; and being come thither they shall give it to whom they shall think fit.  
And if it shall so happen, that they must march out of the City, then shall the said Robert make choice of two of the gravest men, out of every Ward, to guard the City in their absence and their consultation shall be in the Priory of the Holy Trinity near Aldgate. And before what Town or Castle this City Army shall come, and continue the Siege, for one whole year; this Robert shall receive from the Commonalty of the City an hundred shillings for his pains and no more.  
These were his Rights and privileges in the City of London, in the time of Warr.  
And in the time of Peace these 
b Ibid.  following; viz.  
¶ That the said Robert should have a Soak (id est, a Jurisdiction) in the same City; extending from the Canonry of St. Paul's, along the Street before Paul's Brewhouse, unto the Thames; and thence to the side of the Mill, which is in the Water, that comes down from Fleet-Bridge, and thence up by London-Wall, all about the Blackfriars unto Ludgate; and so back to the House of the said Friars, to the corner of the Wall of the same Canonry of Paul's; id est, all S. Andrews parish, which was the gift of his Ancestors for that Royalty.  
And to this Jurisdiction he shall have these following particulars; viz. a Soke-man whomsoever he please of that Jurisdiction (or Ward.) And if any of that Ward be impleaded in the Guild-Hall, touching any thing whatsoever, which relateth not to the body of the Mayor, or Sheriffs; the Soak man may demand a Court, and the Mayor and Citizens must grant it; and to have judgement there as in the Guild-Hall, viz. that if any Thief be taken within this Jurisdiction, he shall have his restraint and imprisonment within the Soak, and thither shall be taken, as to the Guildhall before the Major; and there such judgement shall be given upon him, as aught to be: But his Sentence shall not be made known, till he come to the Court of the said Robert, and within his Franchise. And his judgement shall be such, as that if he deserve sentence of death for Treason, he shall be tied to a Pile in the Chames, at the Wood-wharf, where they use to fasten Boats, for the space of two Tides: And if for a Common Thief, then to be led to the Elms, and there suffer judgement as such a one.  
Moreover, this Robert hath such an honour, as that he shall have as large Privileges in the City, as the Major and Citizens; and the Citizens ought to do him right, viz. When the Major shall hold a great Council, he ought to summon him and his heirs thereto, to be of that Council, and the Council of the City; and to be sworn thereof against all Men, except the King of England, and his Heirs. And when he comes to the Hustings in the Guildhall of the City, the Major or his Deputy ought to rise, and set him next to himself. And when he is in the Guildhall, all Judgements ought to proceed from his Mouth, according to the Memorials there Recorded. And all Waiffs which are brought thither, whilst he is there, he ought to give them to the Bailiff of the Town; or to whom else he please, by the advice of the Major.  
Thus far as to his Rights and Privileges in time of Peace, I now proceed.  
In 8 Edw. 1. having married 
c Rot. Fin. ● Edw. 1. m. 11.  Dervorgil, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to john de Burgh (Son of Hubert de Burgh, late Earl of Kent) he had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. ● Edw. 1. m. 11.  of the Manors of Hallingbiry, Wa●●ern, and Lexinden, which were assigned 
e Rot. Fin. ● Edw. 1. m. 11.  to her, as her Purparty of the Lands of john de Burgh her Father. In 13 Edw. 1. he had Licence 
d Rot. Cart. 13 Ed. 1. m. 12.  to enlarge his Park at Wodham in Essex In 18 Edw. 1. he obtained a Grant 
e Cart. 18 Ed. 1. n. 85.  from the King of two hundred pounds per annum Lands, and Rents, in the Manors of Bu●n●am and Reyndon in Essex. After which, s●il. in 21 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
f Cart 21 Ed. 1. n. 22.  for a Market every week upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Reyndon, and a Fair yearly on the day and morrow after the Feast of S. Peter ad V●n●ula; and the same year was made 
g Pat. 21 Ed. 1. m. 9  Governor of the Castle of De la Bear, in the County of Merinith.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he was 
h Rot. Vascon. 22 Ed. 1. m 1.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; and in the Retinue 
i Rot. Vascon. 22 Ed. 1. m 1.  of Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, where he continued 
k 〈…〉  the next ensuing year: So also in 
l 〈…〉  25 Edw. 1. in which year he was 
m 〈…〉  likewise in that expedition made into Wales. And in 
n 〈…〉  28 Edw. 1. in that then made into Scotland, in which year, he also obtained another Charter 
o 〈…〉  for a Fair every year at his Manor of Dysee in Com. Norf. upon the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of Simon and jude, and three days following.  
In 29 Edw. 1. he was 
p 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland, and of the Retinue 
q 〈…〉  to Edward, Prince of Wales; having the same year likewise a Charter 
r 〈…〉  for Free-Warren throughout all his Demesn Lands of Shopland and Shenefend in Com. Essex.  
In 33 Edw. 1. there was an Agreement 
s 〈…〉  made betwixt this Robert and john de Botetourt; that Robert his Son and Heir, should take to Wife joan, the Daughter of him the said john.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
t Rot. Scoc. 34 Ed. 1 m. 10.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so also in 
u Rot. Scoc. 35 Ed. 1. m 1.  35 Edw. 1. And in An. 1309. (3 Edw. 2.) he laid 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 77 a. n. 40.  the Foundation of the Gray-Fryers Church in Colchester.  
In 4 Edw. 2. he had (amongst others) Summons 
y Rot. Scoc. 4 Ed 2. m. 4.  to be at Carleol, upon the morrow after All-Souls day, well furnished with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots. And surviving 
z ●laus. 6 Edw. ●. m. 8.  Dervorgill his Wife, for which respect he held 
a ●laus. 6 Edw. ●. m. 8.  by the courtesy of England, of her inheritance, the Manors of Hallingbiry, Wa●kern. Le●don, and the moiety of the Manor of Brumley in Com. Essex, and Her●wrd, in 6 Edw. 2. he obtained Licence 
b ●laus. 6 Edw. ●. m. 8.  of the King; that Christian, one of the Daughters and Heirs of the said Dervorgill, then of full age, might have her purparty in those Lordships.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he had another Summons 
c Rot Scoc. 8 Edw. ●. in dorso m. 9  to be at Ne●castle upon Tine, sufficiently provided with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots.  
This Robert had Summons 
d Claus. de iisdem An in dorso.  to Parliament, from 23 Edw. 1. until 19 Edw. 2. inclusive.  
And in 19 Edw. 2. (as I guess) departed this life: For than it appears 
e 〈…〉 , that Robert his Son and Heir, by Eleanor, Daughter 
f 〈…〉  of ... Earl Ferrer, doing his homage, had Livery of his Lands.  
Which Robert 
Robert 4.  was 
g Rot. Scoc. 1 Ed. ●. m. ●.  in that expedition made into Scotland, in 1 Edw. 3. but died 
h Esc. 2 Ed. 3. n. 39  the next year following, leaving john his Son and Heir thirteen years of age; and Io●ne his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs 
i Claus 11 E●. 3 p. 2 m 25. & p 1. m. 27.  of john de Moulton of Egeemond▪ surviving; who had for her Dowry, an Assignation 
k ●laus. 2 Ed. 3. m 19  of the Manors of He●ham in Essex, Hemenhale in Norfol●, and Shimpling in Suffolk; as also Licence 
l Pat 2 Ed 3. p 2 m. 10.  to marry john de Wayland: john 
john.  
m Claus. 9 Edw 3. m. 13.  her Son and Heir, being still in minority, the custody of two parts of whose Lands was committed 
n Claus. 9 Edw 3. m. 13.  to Henry de Percy: But in 9 Edw. 3. by the King's special favour 
o Claus. 9 Edw 3. m. 13. , his homage was accepted, and Livery 
p Claus. 9 Edw 3. m. 13.  made to him.  
Which joan in 12 Edw. 3. (as eldest 
q Rot. Fin. 1● Edw. 3. m. 24.  of the three Daughters and Coheirs to john de Multon of Egremond) had 
r Rot. Fin. 1● Edw. 3. m. 24.  for her purparty of her Father's Lands, an Assignation of the Castle of Egremond in Com. Cumbr. And the third part of the Manor of Egremond; as also the third part of the Manors of Beusolaz and Fleet in Com. Linc.  
But I return to john (Son to this last mentioned Robert and joan.) In 22 Edw. 3. he had 
s Cart. 22 Ed. 3. n 23.  the Grant of a Market at his Manor of Burnham in Essex, upon the Tuesday every week; as also one Fair, yearly, upon the Eve and Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and two days ensuing.  
In 34 Edw. 3. being 
t Frois. fol. 104 a.  then in the Wars of France, with the King, and one of those, who was appointed 
u Frois. fol. 104 a.  to accompany Sir Walter Manny, in that skirmish at the Bartiers of Paris (the Duke of Normandy, then lying in that City) he was 
x Frois. fol. 104 a.  then Knighted; and married 
y Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Eleanor the Daughter of Henry Lord Percy.  
This john had Summons 
z Claus. de iisdem An. in dorso.  to Parliament from 15 until 34 Edw. 3. inclusive, and died 
a Esc 35 Ed. 3. n. 86.  upon Monday the Feast of S. Luk● the Evangelist, 35 Edw. 3. leaving Walter his Son and Heir sixteen years of age; joan his Mother surviving him: Who departed 
b Rot. Fin. 39 Ed 3. m. 15.  this life in 37 Edw. 3. Whereupon Walter 
Walter 3.  her Grandson was found 
c Rot. Fin. 39 Ed 3. m. 15.  to be her next Heir, and 
d Rot. Fin. 39 Ed 3. m. 15.  nineteen years of age, upon the day of Saint Petronill, the Virgin, 37 Edw. 3.  
Which Walter, making proof 
e Claus. 40 Ed. 3. m. 10.  of his age in 40 Edw. 3. and doing his homage, had Livery 
f Claus. 40 Ed. 3. m. 10.  of all his Lands: And in 44 Edw. 3. was 
g Rot. Franc. 44 Ed 3 m. 21.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne, being at that time accounted 
h Tho. Wals. in An. 1370. p. 179. n. 30.  one of the most expert Soldiers in this Realm. But being taken prisoner 
i Rot. Franc. 45 Ed 3 m. 10.  in those Wars, he was constrained to Mortgage 
k Pat. 10 R. 2. p. 1. m 35.  his Castle and Lordship of Egremond, for the sum of a thousand pounds (for certain years) towards raising of the Fine, which he paid 
l Pat. 10 R. 2. p. 1. m 35.  for his Redemption.  
After this, viz. in 47 Edw. 3. he was 
m Rot. Aleman. 47 Ed. 3. m. 13  in that expedition made into France, john, Duke of Lancaster, being then 
n Rot. Aleman. 47 Ed. 3. m. 13  General of the English Forces, but with ill success. So also in 
o Rot Franc. 1 Rich. 2. m. 22 Tho. Wals. in eodem, An p. ●9●. n. ●0.  1 Rich. 2. Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, being Commander in chief of the English, against the Spanish Navy then at Sluyse, for revenge of that assistance which the Spaniard gave unto the French the preceding year.  
And the same year, there being an Invasion feared 
p 〈…〉  from the French, having raised 
q 〈…〉  what power he could out of all his Lordships in England, for defence of the County of Essex; he received command 
r 〈…〉  to repair into Norfolk, for the safeguard of those parts.  
In 2 Rich. 2. he was 
s Rot. Franc. 2 Ric. 2. m. 9  again employed in another Naval expedition against the Spaniard, under the command 
t Tho. Wals. in eodem An. p. 209 & 210.  of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham; at which time, his Mariners not 
u Tho. Wals. in eodem An. p. 209 & 210.  doing their duties, as they ought, he was constrained to flee 
x Tho. Wals. in eodem An. p. 209 & 210.  to the Earl of Kent, in a Cockboat, by whose speedy aid, they took 
y Tho. Wals. in eodem An. p. 209 & 210.  eight Spanish Ships, near Breast in Britanny.  
In this year also, upon special business 
z Pat. 2 R ●. p 1. m. 11.  of his own, he obtained Licence 
a Pat. 2 R ●. p 1. m. 11.  to travel beyond Sea with six Men, and six Horses; and had a Letter of Exchange for one hundred pound to bear his charges.  
In 3 Rich. 2. he procured the King's Charter 
b Cart. 3 R. 2. n. 3.  for a weekly Market, every Friday, at his Lordship of Hemenhale in Norfolk; and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Andrew, the Apostle. In which year he was 
c Rot Franc. ● R 2 m 3.  in another expedition then made into France. And in 4 Rich. 1. being 
d Frois fol. 237 a.  with the same Earl of Buckingham, at the siege of Nantz in Britanny, sat 
e Frois fol. 237 a.  down with those Forces, then under his command, at the Gate of S. Nicholas, by the River side: And after that, attending him to the City of Uannes', was lodged 
f Ibid. 247 b.  near the Town of Hannibout.  
In 5 Rich. 2. against the Rebels, under jack Straw, he did 
g Tho. Wals. 285. n. 10.  very great service in Essex, by suppressing 
h Tho. Wals. 285. n. 10.  those who endeavoured to make head there. In 7 Rich. 2. he was constituted 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 R. 2. m. 5.  one of the Wardens of the West Marches towards Scotland.  
In 9 Rich. 2. being 
k Rot. Franc. 9 R ●. m. 12.  with john, Duke of Lancaster, in his expedition into Spain, when he went 
l 〈…〉  to receive possession of the Kingdom of Castille; he manifested his valour very signally, against the Besiegers of the Castle of Breast, in Britanny; by storming 
m 〈…〉  the Forts raised against it, and relieving 
n 〈…〉  the Besieged.  
This Walter had Summons 
o Claus▪ de ●●sdem An. in dorso.  to Parliament from 43 Edw. 3. to the ninth of Richard the Second, inclusive. But the year next ensuing (viz. 10 Rich. 2.) he departed 
p Esc. 10 R 1. n. 15.  this life, viz. Upon 
q Claus. 10 ● 2 m 14.  Wednesday preceding the Feast of S. Michael, Philippe his Wife (Daughter 
r cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  and Coheir to john de Mohun, Lord of ●unster, and Widow 
s Rot. Fin. 10 H. 6 m. 13.  of Edward, Duke of York) surviving; who thereupon had 
t Claus 10 R. ●. ut supra.  the Lordships of Wimbish and Shering; also the Manor of Fitz-Walters in Shenefield, all in Essex; and the Manor of Shimpling in Com. Suff. assigned for her Dower; leaving Walter 
Walter 4.  his Son and Heir, than 
u 〈…〉  eighteen years of age.  
A former Wife he had, called Eleanor 
x 〈…〉 ; for the health of whose Soul, and his, there was a Chantrey of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service in the Priory of Dunmow, Founded 
y 〈…〉  in 12 Hen. 4. For whose maintenance, the Advowson of the Church of Great Tey was amortised.  
This last mentioned Walter (Son of the last mentioned Walter) making proof 
z Claus. 13 Ric●. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  of his age, and doing his homage, in 13 Rich. 2. had Livery 
a Claus. 13 Ric●. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  of his Lands; and took to Wife 
b Rot. Fin. ●1 R. 2. m. 3●.  joan, the Daughter of Sir john Devereux Knight, Sister and Heir to john her Brother, who died in his minority.  
In 21 Rich. 2. he was 
c Rot. Vascon. 22 R. 2. m. ●.  in that expedition then made into France; and in 22 Rich. 2. upon 
d Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 38. Suff.  the death of Maud, Wife to Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, was found 
e Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 38. Suff.  to be one of her Cousins, and next Heirs, viz. 
f Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 38. Suff.  Son of Walter, Son of john, Son of joan, one of the Sisters of Margaret de-Lucy, Mother of Anthony de Lucy, Brother of the said Maud, he being then thirty years of age.  
In 3 Henr. 4. this Walter was (together with Richard, then Bishop of Worcester, and john, Earl of Somerset) sent 
g Rot. 〈◊〉 3 H. 4. m. ●.  Ambassadors, to treat with Reginald, Duke of Gelder's, concerning an amicable League, and homage to be done by that Duke, to King Henry, for his Lands and Dominions. In 5 Hen. 4. he was 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 5 H 4. m. 〈◊〉.  again beyond Sea; so also in 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 6 H. 4. m. 10. Ibid. ● H. 4. m. 8.  6 & 7 Hen. 4. And having had Summons 
k Claus. de iisdem A●. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament, from 14 Rich. 2. to 5 Hen. 4. inclusive, upon the twentieth of july, An. 1408. 9 H. 4. made his Testament 
l Arundel. Vol. 1. ●542. , being then at York, whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Henham; in which year he died 
m Lib. Cedul. 9 H. 4. p ●7. , leaving issue two Sons, Humphrey 
Humphrery.  
n Lib. Cedul. 9 H. 4. p ●7.  and Walter 
o Claus. 1 Hen. 6. m. 4. , and Eleanor 
p Claus. 1 Hen. 6. m. 4.  a Daughter: joan his Wife then surviving, who soon after married 
q Claus. 10 H. 4 m 23.  to Hugh Burnell.  
Which Humphrey departing 
r Claus. 1 H. ● m. 4.  this life in his minority, Walter his Brother became Heir to the Estate; who was so active a Man in the Wars of France, in the time of the Victorious Henry the Fifth; that, in the Eighth of His Reign, in consideration 
s Pat 〈◊〉 8 Hen. ●. p 1. ●●.  thereof, and of his future services, the King gave 
t Pat 〈◊〉 8 Hen. ●. p 1. ●●.  unto him, and to the Heirs-male of his Body, all the Lands and Lordships which Sir john Cheney Knight, deceased, held within the Duchy of Normandy; which, for default of Heir-male of him, the said Sir john Cheney returned to the Crown, and were of the value 
u Pat 〈◊〉 8 Hen. ●. p 1. ●●.  of Five thousand Scutes.  
But in 9 Hen. 5. being 
x 〈…〉.  in that unhappy adventure, with Thomas, Duke of Clarence, the King's Brother; who, unadvisedly 
y 〈…〉.  passing with part of his Army over a River and a Marsh, near the Castle of Beaufort in France; falling into the hands of the Enemy, was made prisoner 
z Ibid.  (the Duke himself, and many other brave Men being there slain 
a Ibid. .) It seems he was but a young Man when he so served in those Wars; for until 
b 〈…〉  the Feast day of S. Alban, the Martyr 1 Hen. 6. he attained not to his full age; but then, 
c 〈…〉  making proof thereof, had Livery 
d 〈…〉  of his Lands; and in 7 & 9 Hen. 6. had Summons 
e 〈…〉  to Parliament. He was 
f 〈…〉  likewise in the same ninth year in that expedition made into France, Thomas, Earl of Petch, and Edmund, Earl of Mo●tain, being then Generals 
g 〈…〉  of the English Army. And by his Testament 
h 〈…〉 , bearing date the tenth of April, within the compass of that year, bequeathing his Body to be Buried in the Priory of Dunmow; appointed, that his Executors should make an Arch in the Wall, near to the Grave of his Mother; and that therein the Bodies of himself, his wife, and children; as also the Bones of his Mother, should be deposited, allowing the charge of forty marks to be bestowed thereon; and died the following year, as may seem by the Probate of his said Testament, which bears date the Tenth of November, An. 1432. (11 Hen. 6.) Elizabeth his Wife surviving 
i 〈…〉  him, who held in Dower 
k 〈…〉 , the Manors of Hemenhale and 〈◊〉, together with the Hundred of 〈◊〉 in Com. Norf. The Manors of Shim●ling and thorn, in Com. Suff. The Manors of Wodham- Walter, L●den, Uiting, Henham, Dunmow- Parva, Burnham, Wimbish, and Shering, in Com. Essex. Which Elizabeth died 
l 〈…〉  14 junii, 4 Ed. 4. whereupon these were found 
m 〈…〉  to be her Heirs; viz. Elizabeth (then unmarried,) and Anne the Wife of Thomas Ratcliff Esquire, her Daughter, by the said Walter Fitz-Walter; and joan, the Wife of Sir Robert Fenys Knight, begotten by William Massey, her second Husband.  
Which Thomas had issue by her the said Anne, Sir john Ratcliff Knight; afterwards summoned to Parliament as Lord Fitz-Walter, as in due place I shall more fully show.   

Beauchamp of Bedford.  
AT the time of the Norman Conquest, Hugh de Beauchamp 
Hugh.  came into England with Duke William, and had of his gift Lands of great extent: For by the General Survey, it appears, That he was possessed 
a 〈…〉  of Belinghou in Hertfordshire, Linclade, Solebery, and Latebery, in Buckinghamshire, and of forty three Lordships (or the greatest part of them) in Bedfordshire.  
This Hugh gave 
b 〈…〉  to the Monks of Thorney in Camoridgeshire, one yard Land in Elbodesey; and had three 
t 〈…〉  Sons, Simon, Paganus (id est, Pain,) and Milo; whereof Simon is said 
d 〈…〉  to die without issue, and his Brother Pain to succeed him: Which Pain, 
Pain.  having the Barony of Bedford, given 
e 〈…〉  to him by King William Rufus, married Rohais, the Daughter of Alberic de Vere, Justice of England, Temp. Hen. 1. Widow of Geffrey de Magnavill, Earl of Essex.  
This Pain and Rohai● confirmed 
f 〈…〉  to those Monks of Thorney, the Grants of certain Lands, which divers of her Tenants had made unto them within the Lordship of Colwurth, of her Fee; and, of himself, gave 
g Mon 〈◊〉. Vol. 2. 135 b. n. 30.  to the Canons of Mer●on in Surrey, the Church of Upton in Com. Buck.  
They were also Co-founders 
h 〈…〉  of the Priory of Chiksand in bedfordshire: But she it was that translated 
i Ibid. 238. n. 40.  the Secular Canons from S. Paul's in Bedford, unto Newnham near Bedford, and lieth buried 
k Ibid. n. 50▪  at Chicksand.  
To whom succeeded Simon 
Simon.  their eldest Son, afterwards Steward 
l Ric Hagn. stalled. 315. l. 2.  to King Stephen: Which Simon had divers Sons 
m Ord. Vit. 915 C. , who held 
n Ord. Vit. 915 C.  Bedford against the King, until Henry, Bishop of Winchester (the King's Brother) came thither; the chief reason of that their hostility, being, because 
o Ord. Vit. 915 C.  they heard that the King had given their Sister in marriage, together with the whole Barony of Bedford, which belonged to this Simon (their Father) unto Hugh, surnamed Pauper, (Brother to the Earl of Leicester.) But by mediation of that Bishop, after five week's siege, they rendered 
p Ord. Vit. 915 C.  it.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, this Simon certified 
q Lib. 〈◊〉 sub tit. Bedf.  the Knight's Fees, he then held, to be thirty six, an half, and tenth part De Veteri Feoffamento; and eight Knights Fees De Novo; for all which, he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 14 Hen. ● Bedf & Buck.  upon the Collection of that Aid thirty five pounds seventeen shillings four pence.  
In 26 Hen. 2. he gave a Fine 
s Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 2. Bedf. & Buck.  of three hundred marks to the King, upon an Agreement betwixt him, and Guy de S. Valery.  
In 2 Rich. 1. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, he paid 
t Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Bed. & Buck.  twenty two pound seventeen shillings ten pence; and the same year gave 
n Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Bed. & Buck.  one hundred pound to be Governor of the Castle of Bedford.  
In 6 Rich. 1. upon the expedition, then made into Normandy, he gave 
x 〈…〉  twenty marks, for Licence to stay in Eng●and; and the same year paid 
y 〈…〉  forty five pound fifteen shillings eight pence, upon collection of the Scutage for the Rings Redemption.  
In 7 Rich. 1. he executed the Office of Sheriff 
z 〈…〉  for the Counties of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire; so also 
a 〈…〉  for the three next ensuing years: And in 7 & 8 joh. answered 
b 〈…〉  one hundred marks for each year, upon levying the sixth Scutage of that King; and gave 
c 〈…〉  to the Abbey of Chiksand (of his Mother's Foundation) the Churches of Chiksand and Hagenes, with the Grange of Hagenes; the Churches of Lyncelade, ●ogepole, Caisho, Stotfald, and the Chapel of Estwike. He likewise confirmed 
d 〈…〉  those Grants, which the Countess Rohais his Mother had made to the Canons of Newnham, and was buried 
e 〈…〉  before the High Altar in the Church of S. Paul at Bedford, under a plain Marble; leaving issue 
f 〈…〉  William. 
William.   
Which William in 9 joh. gave 
g 〈…〉  five hundred marks, and six Palfreys, for Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance: And in 13 joh. upon levying the Scutage of Scotland, had a special discharge 
h 〈…〉  for forty five Knights Fees, and an half; so likewise 
i 〈…〉  in 16 joh. upon levying the Scutage of 〈◊〉, having been personally (as it seems) in both those expeditions.  
Being possessed 
k 〈…〉  of the Barony Bedford, which was a Capital Honour, as also of the strong Castle of Bedford (the Head of that Barony) and adhering 
l 〈…〉  to the Barons in those Wars, which they had with King john, he received 
m Ibid.  their Rebellious Army into it, in the Seventeenth of that King's Reign. Wherefore so soon as the King heard thereof, he sent 
n Ibid.  Falcasius de Brent (his great Favourite) with a mighty power thither to summon it. Whereupon those of the Barons, who were in it, came to this Agreement 
o Ibid. pag 275. n. 10.  with Falcasius, viz. That if relief came not to them within seven days, they would render it to him; and accordingly did 
p Ibid. pag 275. n. 10. . Soon after which, the King gave 
q Ibid. pag 275. n. 10.  it to Falcasius.  
And as this William de Beauchamp had been an active person, in those turbulent times, against King john; so did he continue against King Henry the Third, as is manifest from his being taken prisoner 
r Ibid. p 296. n. 40.  in the Battle of Lincoln, 1 H. 3. But submitting 
s Claus. 1 Hen 3. m. 4.  to obedience before the end of that year (as most did) he had restitution 
t Claus. 1 Hen 3. m. 4.  of his Lands, which were seized upon for that transgression.  
In 2 Hen. 3. he paid 
u Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Bedf. & Buck.  sixty one pounds sixteen shillings, upon levying the first Scutage of that King, for those forty five Knights-Fees, and an half; a fifth and twelfth part, which he then held; and was 
x Claus. 2 H. 3. in dorso m 4.  the same year in the King's Army at Newark.  
In 7 Hen. 3. being 
y Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 4.  (with other great Men) in that expedition then made into ●ales, he had 
z Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 4.  Scutage of all his Tenants in the Counties of Middle●ex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Huntingdonshire, and Berkshire, and deserved so well for that service, That the next year following, after the King had caused 
a Mat. Paris, p. 322. l 7. Claus. 8 Hen. 3. in dorso, m 7. Addit. in Mat. Paris, p. 151. n. 10. & n. 30.  the Castle of Bedford to be wholly demolished, and the Ditches thereof to be filled up, he obtained a ●atent 
b Mat. Paris, p. 322. l 7. Claus. 8 Hen. 3. in dorso, m 7. Addit. in Mat. Paris, p. 151. n. 10. & n. 30.  for the site thereof, with liberty ᶜ to erect a Mansion upon it, and to enclose it with a Wall, not exceeding the height of that which was for the lesser Ward, but to be without any Battlement.  
In 10 Hen. 3. being 
d 〈…〉  in the King's Army at Grosmund in Wales, against Richard, Earl Marshal, then in Rebellion, he suffered with the rest of the King's Forces, who were by a sudden surprise 
e 〈…〉  from the Welsh, despoiled of all they had there.  
In 19 Hen. 3. he was constituted Sheriff 
f Pat 19 H. 3. m. 2.  for the Counties of Buckingham and Bed●ord; in which year he obtained a Charter 
g Claus. 19 H. 3. m. 7.  to himself, and Ida his Wife (who was the King's Cousin) that the Manor of Newport, of her Dowry, should thenceforth be exempt from suit to the County, or Hundred Court, Aid to the Sheriff, and View of Frankpledge.  
In 20 Hen. 3. at the solemn Nuptials of that King, he performed 
h 〈…〉  the Office of Almoner for the same day. And in 21 Hen. 3. executed the Office of Sheriff 
i 〈…〉 , for the Counties of Bedford and Buckingham.  
In 36 Hen. 3. at the instigation 
k 〈…〉  of his Wife, he much afflicted 
l 〈…〉  the Monks of Wa●don in Bedfordshire, and diversely oppressed 
m Claus. 37 H 3. m 9  the Canons of Newnham, whom he ought to have cherished and favoured, as my Author saith. And in 37 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
n Claus. 37 H 3. m 9  of one hundred pound to the King, that he might be excused from attending him, at that time, into Gascoigne.  
In 41 Hen. 3. being grown aged, he settled 
o Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 8.  all his Estate upon William his Son, whose homage thereupon the King received 
p Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 8. , ratifying 
q Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 8.  that Grant; and the next ensuing year, received command 
r 〈…〉  to be at Chester, upon Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostile incursions of Lewelin, Prince of Wales. It seems he was then in person there; for by a special Writ, he was acquitted 
s 〈…〉  for his Scutage upon that expedition; and died 
t 〈…〉  in 44 Hen. 3. leaving an honourable fame 
u 〈…〉  behind him, for many great exploits, but especially for his munificence 
x 〈…〉  to divers Religious Houses.  
To this William succeeded Simon (his Son and Heir, I presume) who being impleaded 
y 〈…〉  by Guy de S. Valery, for his whole Barony of Bedford, gave 
z 〈…〉  him the Manor of Alpe●e, for composition. Which Simon died 
a Cart. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 2.  soon after, viz. In 47 Hen. 3. leaving issue one sole Daughter and Heir, whose Wardship was granted 
b Cart. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 2.  by the King to Thomas de Savoy, sometime Earl of Flanders.  
He had also a Brother called William 
c 〈…〉 , who survived him but a while; 
William.  to whom succeeded 
d 〈…〉  john, another Brother. Which john in 49 H. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
e 〈…〉  of that Inheritance; but taking part with the Rebellious Barons, was slain 
f Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in the Battle of Evesham, before the end of that year. Whereupon the King gave 
g Claus. 51 Hen. ●. m. 10.  all his Lands unto Prince Edward his eldest Son; but soon after, by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, there being a special composition made for those forfeitures; Maud de Mowbray (Wife to Roger de Mowbray) and Beatrix, the Wife of Thomas Fitz-Otes: joan, Ida, and Isabel, Daughter of Ela, Wife of Baldwine Wake, Cousins 
h Claus. 51 Hen. ●. m. 10.  and Heirs to joan de Beauchamp, Daughter of Simon, elder Brother to john, so slain at Evesham, as hath been observed, (which Maud, Ela, and Beatrix, were Daughters 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 1 Edw 1. Buck. & Bedf.  of William de Beauchamp, Father of the before specified Simon, William, and john) had Livery 
k Pat. 5●● 3. m. 34. Claus. 5● Hen. 〈◊〉 m. 10. ut supra. Videses etiam Claus. 33 Edw. 1. m. 13.  of that Inheritance.  
And after this, scil. in 6 Edw. 1. Amicia the Widow of this last mentioned William de Beauchamp, being dead, Partition 
l Rot. Fin. 6 Edw. 1. m. 9 Claus. 6 Edw. 1. m. 5.  was made of those Lands which she held in Dower, betwixt Roger de Mowbray (Son to Roger and Maud before mentioned) john de Steingreve, and Ida his Wife; john de Horbiry, and Elizabeth his Wife; Michael Pickot, and joan his Wife; William de Montchensie of Edwardeston, and Beatrix his Wife; next Heirs to the said William de Beauchamp.   

Beauchamp of Eton.  
I Now come to Milo de Beauchamp, 
Milo.  a younger Son to the same Hugh de Beauchamp, who came into England at the Norman Conquest.  
This Milo was one of those that held 
a 〈…〉  the Castle of Bedford against King Stephen; it being 
b 〈…〉  then a Fort of great strength, environed 
c 〈…〉  with a mighty Rampire of Earth, and an high Wall, within which, was an impregnable Tower; so that the King being not able to get it by assault, brought 
d 〈…〉  his Army before it; and, after a long and hard siege, obtained 
e 〈…〉  it by Surrender; Milo and his Soldiers marching out upon honourable terms. But of this Milo I have not seen any more, than, that with the consent of Pagan de Beauchamp his Heir, he gave 
f 〈…〉  the Mill at Bedford, unto the Monks of Bermondsey in Southwark, in 27 Hen. 2. And a Rent 
g Ib. 1012 b.  of three shillings per annum to the Nunnery of De la Pree, near Northampton, which the Brethren of S. john's Hospital there had usually paid him, for certain Lands called Hirkshale.  
To whom succeeded Hugh 
Hugh  de Beauchamp, Son 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 157 a. n. 10.  of Oliver, Founder 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 157 a. n. 10.  of the Priory of Bismede, near to his Park at Eton. Which Hugh in 2 Hen. 2. upon collection of the Aid, called Dane geld, was specially acquitted 
k Rot. Pip. 2 H ●. Buck. & Bedf.  of twenty three pound and fifteen pence for his Lands in Bedfordshire; and in 3 Hen. 2. after King Henry had subjugated 
l Sig●b. Gembls. MS. in Bibl. Deuves. f 74 b.  North Wales, and fortified the Castle of Rothelan, was trusted 
m Sig●b. Gembls. MS. in Bibl. Deuves. f 74 b.  with the custody thereof.  
In 22 Hen. 2. this Hugh, with the Archbishops of Rouen and Canterbury, were commanded 
n Joreval. col. 1112. n. 40 & 50.  by the King to attend William, King of 〈◊〉, at S. Giles in ... where certain Galleys then waited 
o Joreval. col. 1112. n. 40 & 50.  for them, being not to depart till the marriage betwixt that King, and the Daughter of King Henry the Second, was solemnised; which accordingly was performed 
p Ibid. 1113. n. 10.  at Palern●o in Italy, within few days after.  
In 32 Hen. 2. being at 
q R. Hoved. 361 b. n. 30.  jerusalem, on Pilgrimage, he was the year next following, slain 
r Ibid. 363. n. 42.  in the Holy Land, in that Battle, wherein Guy, King of jerusalem, was taken prisoner.  
To this Hugh succeeded Roger 
Roger.  de Beauchamp his Brother; who, in 1 Hen. 3. doing 
s Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 18.  his homage, had Livery 
t Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 18.  of his Lands, paying one hundred pound for his relief.  
This Roger was 
u Claus. 2 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  in the King's Army at Newark in 2 Hen. 3. but died soon after, as it seems: For in 6 Hen. 3. john, 
john.  the Son of William de Beauchamp, his Nephew 
x Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. m. 8.  and Heir, doing his homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of the Manors of Eton and Sandun, which descended to them thereupon.  
To which john succeeded William 
William.  de Beauchamp, who in 42 Hen. 3. had Summons 
z Claus. 42 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to be at ●hester, on the Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostile Incursions of the Welsh. And to him succeeded Ralph, 
Ralph.  who was 
a 〈…〉  in that expedition made into Wales in 10 Edw. 1. and departed 
b 〈…〉  this life upon the Tuesday preceding the Feast of All-Saints, in 21 Edw. 1. being then seized 
c 〈…〉  of the Manor of Eton before mentioned, which he held 
d 〈…〉  of the King in capite by Barony; performing 
e 〈…〉  the service of one Knight in the King's Army, and leaving Roger 
f 〈…〉  his Son and Heir, than one and twenty years of age. Which Roger doing his homage, had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of his Lands the next ensuing year.  
As to his Posterity I shall not need to say any thing of them, in regard they were not of the degree of Barons.   

Beauchamp of Elmley.  
OF the same Family, I conclude Walter 
Walter.  de Beauchamp to be; the chief Seat of whose Descendants, for divers ages, was at Elmley Castle in Worcestershire; but of him I have not seen any thing, till the time of King Henry the First, who bestowed 
a Cartular. Warwic● Comitum penès Dudl●um Batonem North. f. 144 a.  on him all the Lands of Roger de Worcester, with many Privileges to those Lands belonging; and likewise the Sheriffalty 
b Ibid 121 b.  of Worcestershire; to hold as freely, as any of his Ancestors had done: Which Office Vrso de Abitot hereditarily enjoyed 
c Chron. W●gorn. in Bibl. Co●●on. MS. 21 a.  in the time of King William the Conqueror, whose Daughter and Heir Emeline, this Walter married 
d Regist. MS. penès Dec. & cap. Wigorn. . And besides all this, a Confirmation 
e Ex ipso Autogr. penès ... Comite● Ailesbur●●●, An. 1670.  from that King of all those Lands, which Adelise, the Widow of the same Vrso de Abitot, had given unto him.  
This Walter was Steward 
f Cartular. Warw. Comitum, f. 122 b.  to King Henry the First, and left issue William de Beauchamp, 
William.  his Son and Heir, who bore 
g Cartular. Warw. Comitum, f. 122 b.  that Office of Steward, as his Father had done; having the King's Confirmation 
h Cartular. Warw. Comitum, f. 122 b.  thereof, with Livery of his Inheritance: And after the death of King Henry, stood so firm to Maud the Empress, that King Stephen dispossessed 
i Cartular. Warw. Comitum, f. 122 b.  him of the Castle of Worcester, which hereditarily descended to him by Emeline his Mother, from Vrso de Abitot before mentioned; and gave 
k H. Hunting●. 226 a. n. 50.  it, with the City, to Waleran, Earl of ●ellent; but the Empress, being sensible of his fidelity to her, did not only restore 
l Cartula●. Warw. Com●tum. 121 b.  unto him that Castle, with the outer Ward thereto belonging; to hold 
m Cartula●. Warw. Com●tum. 121 b.  of her heirs, in capite, together with the Sheriffalty of that County, Forests, and whatsoever else did of Inheritance pertain thereto, paying the like yearly Rent, as Walter his Father had done; and whereupon he Covenanted 
n Cartula●. Warw. Com●tum. 121 b.  to be her Liegeman, against all persons, especially against Waleran, Earl of Mellent, (with whom, she declared she would make no agreement for the Premises) but bestowed 
o Cartula●. Warw. Com●tum. 121 b.  on him the Town and Castle of Tamworth (in Warwickshire) to hold as freely, as Robert de Spenser, Brother to Vrso de Abitot, had ever enjoyed it: And Likewise 
p Cartula●. Warw. Com●tum. 121 b.  the Manors of Bekford, Weston, and Luffenham, in Rutland, as his right; together with sixty pound per annum, English Lands, for his service.  
And moreover, restored 
q Ibid.  to him and his heirs, that Office of Constable, which Vrso de Abitot held; and likewise 
r Ibid. , that Office of Steward, which Walter his Father enjoyed under King Henry the First; as also 
s Ibid.  all the Lands and Inheritances of those his next Ancestors who had been in Arms against her; and who could not make Fine with her for the same, except some of their nearest Kindred had served in the Wars on her part.  
Besides the Sheriffalty of Worcestershire which this William so had by Inheritance (as hath been observed) he executed the like Office for Warwickshire in 
t Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 2. Warw.  2 Hen. 2. So also for Glocestershire, from 
u Rot. Pip. de iisdem An. Gloc.  the Third to the ninth of Henry the Second, inclusive: And for Herefordshire, from 
x Rot. Pip. de iisdem An. Here●.  the Eighth till the sixteenth of Henry the Second, inclusive. And in the Twelfth of Henry the Second, upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
y Lib. Rub in Scac. sub tit. Wigor●.  his Knight's Fees to be in number Fifteen. But farther than this I have not seen of him, other than that he (together with Stephen de Beauchamp) gave 
z Monast. Anglic Vol 1. 804 b.  the Lordship of O●maresley to the Abbey of Bordsley, which Maud the Empress had Founded; and to 
a Monast. Angli. Vol. 2. 529 b. n. 40.  the Knight's Templars two Hides of Land in Roeley.  
Which Walter was made Governor 
d 〈…〉  of Hanley Castle, in Worc●stershire, in 17 joh. and and trusted with the Custody 
e 〈…〉  of the same County, in that turbulent year: but falling off 
f 〈…〉  from the King, to the Rebellious Barons, his Lands were seized 
g Ibid.  on, and he himself excommunicate 
h Ibid. . Which so startled him, that he soon after made his peace with the King, and repaired 
i Ibid.  to Gualo the Pope's Legate, for absolution; his Castle of Elmeley, till his return, being committed 
k Ibid.  to Walter de Lasci, Hugh de Mortimer, Walter de Clifford, and john de Monemuth. Whose absolution 'tis like he obtained: for soon afterwards, upon security 
l 〈…〉  given, by those eminent persons, unto King Henry the third (who by the death of his Father King john, came to the Crown within the compass of that year) he had, in consideration of his future fidelity and service, restirution 
m 〈…〉  of his Castle at Worcester, and likewise of the Sheriffalty of that County; with promise 
n 〈…〉  to enjoy them until the King should accomplish the age of fourteen years; and longer at pleasure. But, there being some dispute, made at that time by the Bishop of Worce●ter, touching the outer ward of that Castle; the King directed his precept 
o Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 19  to the Sheriff, to summon twelve Knights, or other lawful men of that County, who had no relation to either party: unto whom two Knights of Gloucestershire, were also added; to inquire touching the right of each, in the premises; and to certify what they should find therein, unto William Martial, than Governor of the King and Kingdom.  
That which I find farther memorable of this Walter de Beauchamp, is, that being one of the Barons-Marchers (id est, confining on Wales) he gave security 
p 〈…〉  to the King for his faithful service (as all the rest of the Barons-Marchers than did) until Peace should be fully settled in the Realm: And for the better performance thereof, gave up james his younger Son, an Hostage 
q 〈…〉 .  
How he behaved himself after this, I have not seen; but certain it is, that his demeanour was not such as it ought; for in 20 Hen. 3. he came to a new atonement with the King; and gave 
r 〈…〉  fifty marks Fine, besides the Aurum Reginae to the Queen, whereupon he had a new grant 
s 〈…〉  of the hereditary Sheriffalty of worcestershire. But long after this he lived not: for the same year, William 
William.  his Son had Livery 
t Rot. Fin 20 Hen. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands, doing his Homage, and giving security 
u 〈…〉  for the payment of an hundred pounds for his Relief.  
Of which William I have not seen any thing memorable, until 37 Henr. 3. that he attended 
* Claus. 37 H. 3. m. 8.  the King into Gascoigne.  
But after that, scil. in 39 Hen. 3. he was 
x Claus. 40. H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  in that expedition made into Scotland, with Robert de Clare Earl of Gloucester. And in 41 Hen. 3. had summons 
y 〈…〉  (with other great men) to attend the King at Chester, on the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostile Incursions of Leweline Prince of Wales: As also another precept 
z 〈…〉  to be at Bristol on the Octaves of the same Feast, in like sort accoutred: In consideration of which services, the King at the request 
a 〈…〉  of the said Earl of Gloucester, respited 
b 〈…〉  the payment of certain moneys, due by him to the Exchequer, until a farther time: And in 42 Hen. 3. had the like summons 
c 〈…〉  to be at Chester, upon Monday next after the feast of S. john Baptist.  
Moreover, in 44 H. 3. he had another summons 
d 〈…〉  to be at Shrewsbury, so provided as abovesaid, upon the like account: and in 47 Hen. 3. to 
e 〈…〉  attend the King at Hereford, to restrain the insolences of the Welsh, who had made incursions on the Marches thereabouts.  
This is that William, who wedded 
f 〈…〉  Isabel the Daughter of William Mauduit of Hanslape, in Com. Buck. Chamberlain to the King in his Exchequer, by inheritance; Sister and Heir to William Mauduit Earl of Warwick. Which Isabel had 
g 〈…〉  in Frankmarriage all her Father's Lands in Ledecumve; with proviso, that if they did not amount to the value of twenty pounds per annum, it should be made up elsewhere.  
This William de Beauchamp gave 
h 〈…〉  to the Abbey of Bordsley, certain Lands in Bivinton, in Com. Warr. and by his Testament 
i 〈…〉  bearing date at Wauberge, upon the Morrow after the Epiphany, Anno 1268. 53 Henr. 3. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-Minors 
k 〈…〉 , at Worcester; appointing that at his Funeral, a Horse completely Harnessed, with all military Caparisons, should proceed before his Corpse (which usage hath continued in the solemnising of funerals, for great persons till our times.)  
To a Priest to sing Mass daily in his Chapel, without the City of Worcester, near unto that house of Friars, he gave for the health of his Soul▪ and for the Souls of Isabel his Wife, Isabel de Mortimer, and all the faithful 〈◊〉, all his Rent of the Fee of 〈…〉 in Wiche, and Winc●ester; with 〈…〉 what should be too short, out of his 〈…〉 per goods.  
To Walter his Son, signed with the Cross, for a pilgrimage to the Holy-Land, on the behalf of the Testator (his Father 〈◊〉 Isabel his Mother, he gave two hundred Marks. 〈◊〉 joan his Daughter, a Canopy sometime belonging to S. Wolstan, and a Book of 〈◊〉, which he (id est, the Testator) had lent them. To Isabel his Daughter a Silver Cup. To 〈◊〉 his D●ughter towards her Marriage, all the money 〈◊〉 to him from his Son William, and forty 〈◊〉 more, with the Land which he bought in 〈◊〉; to enjoy till she should be married, and no longer. To 〈◊〉 his Daughter an hundred marks for her Marriage portion. To William his 〈…〉 Cup and Horns of St. Hugh; and to the Countess his Wife a Ring, with a Ruby it 〈◊〉 To Sir 〈◊〉 De Mortimer a Ring, to Sir 〈◊〉 de Suley a Ring. To the Frier-Minors of Worcester, forty shillings. To the Friers-Minors of Gloucester one mark. To the the Friers-Carmelites there, one mark. To the Hospital of S. W●lstan, at Worcester, one mark. To the Hospital of S. Oswald there, ten shillings. To the Canons of Doddeford, one mark. To the Church and Nuns of Cokehili, and Isabel his Wife ten marks. To the Church and Nuns of Westwood, one mark. To the Church and Nuns without W●●cester, one mark. To every Anchorite in Worcester, and the parts adjacent, four shillings. To the Church of Salewar● (in Com. Wig●rn.) a House and Garden near the Parsonage, to to find a Lamp continually burning therein, to the Honour of God, the Blessed ●irgin, S. Katherine, and S. 〈◊〉.  
Of which Testament he constituted these his Executors; viz. William his Eldest Son, Earl of Warwick, Sir Roger Mortimer, Sir Bartholomew de Sudley, with the Abbots of Evesham, and great Malverne.  
It seems he lived not long after; for I find, that his Son and Heir; viz. William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, did his Homage 
l 〈…〉  in the Chapel of Bredon, for the Lands he held of him, 2 Non. M●ii, An●●, 1269. Which was within four Months after the date of this Testament.  
And now before I proceed, I shall observe two things; first, that the Lady 〈◊〉 Wife to this last mentioned William de 〈◊〉, who, by the death of her Brother, William Mauduit Earl of 〈◊〉, became Heir of this great Earldom, was not only Foundress 
m 〈…〉  of the Nunnery at Cokehill, before mentioned; but betook herself to a Religious life there, as may plainly be inferred from that Legacy wherein she is joined with those Nuns. And secondly, that this William, the Testator, though his Lady was then living, and that they both together survived William de Mauduit, her Brother (to whom she was sole Heir) above a twelve Month; never had the title of Earl; but that William de Beauchamp, their Son and Heir, enjoyed that Honour whilst they lived; as is evident from these two passages in the Testament of William the Father; viz.— Item Willielmo primogenito meo, Cornua & Ciphum Se●nt Huwe; & filiae meae Comitissae, uxori suae, unum Annulum, cum lapide de Ruby.; And afterwards,— Caetera autem bona mea commisi ordinationi & dispositioni dilectorum Executorum Testament mei, D. Rog●ri de Mortuomari, & Willieimi primogeniti mei Comitis Warewici.  
In the first whereof he calls his Son's Wife Countess; and in the second plainly styles him Earl. Which title he not only used in that Instrument 
o Claus. 52 H. 3 in dorso, m 10.  of Agreement, made betwixt him, and Alice the Widow of William Mauduit, the last Earl, in 52 Henr. 3. (whereof I have elsewhere spoke:) but hath the same title attributed 
p Rot. Fin. 52 Hen. 3. m. 9  to him by the King's precept dated 9 Martii, next ensuing the Earl his Uncle's death (his Father and Mother being then both alive) By which precept 
q Rot. Fin. 52 Hen. 3. m. 9  it is also evident, that he was in good esteem with the King: forasmuch as it thereby appears, that the King pardoned his relief, viz. one hundred pounds; and did likewise acquit him of ninety five pounds. Which sum, William de Mauduit the last Earl owed to a Jew in London.  
This this William de Beauchamp might justly bear the title of Earl, by right from his Mother, she being Heir-general to William Mauduit, who last enjoyed that Honour; considering the custom of those elder times (as Mr. Selden in his 
r 〈…〉.  Titles of Honour hath observed) I shall not stand here to argue: but whether he ought to have so done, before his Mother's decease, had it not been by the King's special favour, I make a question: All therefore, that I shall say thereto, is; to show some probable reason why that title was attributed to him, during her time; which is, from what I find delivered by Leland 
s Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 71.  out of an old Chronicle of the Gests of England; written in French (but with some Mistake) The words are these;  
The old Lord Beauchamp of Helmeley, sent three or four of his Sons to the Battle of Evesham, to help King Henry the third, and Prince Edward, against Simon Montford, and the Barons; whereupon the eldest had Bellomonts Heir; and the residue were highly preferred. the Beauchamps afterwards kept the name of Earl of UUarwick, to King Edw. the fourth's time.  
Now, that the substance of this is true; viz. that for the service done in that Battle he had (by special favour) the title of Earl, is likely enough; but that he or his Father did marry the immediate Heir of Bell●●nont; or that the 〈◊〉 kept the name of Earl till Edward the ●●urths time, cannot be proved.  
To return to his Story.  
This William upon the ninth of February, 52 Hen. 3. did his Homage 
t Rot. 〈◊〉 52 H 3 m 9  as Nephew and Heir to William Mauduit the last Earl for all the lands descended to him by his Father's death. At which time the K. was pleased; in consideration 
u Ibid.  of his laudable services, to accept of him, for those which were due from his said Father, unto the Exchequer, twenty pounds per annum, until they should be run up: and in farther remuneration of his services, remitted 
* Claus. 53 H. 3. m. ●.  ninty five pounds of the same.  
As to his military actions. In 2 Edw. 1. he was sent 
x Claus. 2 ●. 1. m ●.  with Roger de Clifford (a great Baron) and others, unto the Ford of Montgomery, to examine, hear, and redress the wrongs, and trespasses done in those parts, contrary to that form of peace, which was concluded betwixt King Henry the third and Leweline Prince of UUales; and to rectify all things, according to the tenor of that agreement; at which meeting the Prince of UUales was to be; or send Commissioners on his part, to manage that business.  
In 4 Edw. 1. he was made 
y Pat. 4 E. 1. m. 2.  Captain general of all the King's forces in Cheshire, and Lancashire, for the defence of those Counties against the excursions of the Welsh: and the next ensuing year attended 
z Pat. 5 E 1. m. 23.  the King, in that notable Expedition into UUales, whereby he became victorious there.  
This Earl had 
a Plac. de Banco, T. Pasch. 6 E. ●. Rot. 6.  great suits with William de Breause, for the Lordship of Gowher (commonly called Gowher-Land) in UUales, wrongfully given by King john (4 joh.) to William Great-Grandfather of William de Breause, whilst Henry Earl of Warwick (Ancestor to this William de Beauchamp now Earl) was in his minority; but could not recover it.  
In 10 Edw. 1. he was 
b Rot. Mart▪ 10 E. 1. m 5.  in that expedition, then made into Wales.  
In 15. E. 1. he was 
c Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. ●.  again sent into Wales, at which time he besieged the Castle of Droslelan; and had two hundred and forty pounds delivered to him by the Bishop of Ely, than Lord Treasurer, for defraying his charges in that service. At that time the King being in France, constituted 
d 〈…〉  Edmund Earl of Cornwall, his Lieutenant here in England, during his absence: who taking special care to keep all in quiet, directed his precept 
e 〈…〉  to this our Earl, and other great men; striclty requiring them, that they should not ride with armed power, in any part of the Realm, for any respect whatsoever, to the terror of the King's liege people, and disturbance of the peace: but, if any difference did arise betwixt them and others, they should make it known to the Earl of Cornwall, who would apply a timely remedy thereto.  
In 20 Edw. 1. he obtained the King's Licence 
f 〈…〉  to raise an embattled Wall about part of his Manor House at Hanslap, in Com Buck.  
In 23 Edward. 1. being 
g 〈…〉  again in Wales, with the King, he performed a notable exploit 
h 〈…〉 ; viz. Hearing that a great body of the Welsh were got together in a plain, betwixt two Woods; and to secure themselves had fastened their Pikes to the ground sloping, towards their assailants; he marched thither with a choice company of Cross-bow-men and Archers, and in the night time, encompassing them about, put betwixt every two Horsemen, one Cross-bow-man; which Cross-bow-men killing many of them that held the Pikes; the Horse charged in suddenly, and made a very great slaughter. This was done 
i 〈…〉  near Montgomery.  
In 24 Edw. 1. he received command 
k 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the first of March, well furnished with Horse and Arms for an expedition into Scotland: and afterwards was sent 
l T Wals. p. 32.  with john Earl of Surrey, to recover the Castle of Dunbar, treacherously gained by the Scots; in which action they were constrained to cope with the whole Army of the Scots that came to raise the siege; but at length after a sharp dispute, obtained a glorious victory; the number slain being supposed ten thousand. Which great success caused the sudden render of that Castle.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he received command 
m Claus. 25 E. ● m. 14. 〈…〉  to be at London, upon Sunday next after the Octaves of St. john Baptist, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Flanders; but upon farther consideration, he was appointed to stay behind, and made 
n Th. Wals. p. 39 n. 20.  one of the Governors of Prince Edward (then in minority) during the King's absence; whom the King had constituted his Lieutenant for that time.  
In the same year he was 
o Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition made into Gascoigns, in which service the English raised the siege of St. Catherines. He also had the Custody 
p Rot. Fin. 25 E. 1. m. 8.  of the Castle and Forest of Rokingham, about that time, committed to his trust: and before the end of the same year, was appointed 
q Claus. 25 Ed. 1 in dorso, m. 26.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine (viz. upon S. Nicholas day) to march against the Scots, with Prince Edward: but that proved an unhappy adventure; the English Army being for the most part destroyed 
r Th. Wals. p. 39 n. 40. , in attempting to pass the Bridge at Sterling.  
It was likewise this year, and on Holy-Rood day (being in perfect health) that he made his Testament 
s Giff. f. 429. a. ; whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Choir of the Friers-minors (commonly called the Gray-Friers) at Worcester, in case he should depart this life within the compass of the four English Seas: If otherwise, then, in the next House of Friers-Minors, to that place where his death might happen; and his Heart, wheresoever the Countess (his dear Consort) should resolve herself to be interred. To which place of his burial, he bequeathed two great Horses; viz. those which at his Funeral should carry his Armour; for the solemnising of which Funeral he gave two hundred pounds. Moreover he gave to the maintenance of two Soldiers in the Holy-Land, one hundred pound. To Maude his Wife, all his silver Vessel; with the Cross wherein was contained part of the Wood of the very Cross, whereon our Saviour died. Likewise the vestments of his Chapel, to make use of during her life; but afterwards, the best suit to Guy his eldest Son; the second suit to his Chapel of Ha●slape; and the third to his Chapel of Anneley. 
* Henly.  To Guy his Son a Gold Ring, with a Ruby in it; together with his Blessing. To his said Wife a Cup, which the Bishop of Worcester gave him. All his other Cups, with his lesser sort of Jewels and Rings; he likewise gave unto her, to distribute for the health of his Soul, where she should think best.  
To his two Daughters, than Nuns at Shouldham, in Comit. Norfolk (a Monastery of their Great-Grandfathers foundation, by the Mother's side) he gave fifty marks.  
As to his farther works of Piety; he was a Benefactor 
t 〈…〉  to the Canons of Thelesford, in Com. War. and ratified 
u 〈…〉  the Grant of Warmington, made by Henry de Newburgh, sometime Earl of Warwick, to the Monks of Preaux, in Normandy.  
He bore for his arms 
* Ex Segillo. penè. S. Archer equ. aur.  Gules, seem of Cross-Crosselets, with a Fez Or. Which Cross-Crosselets were added to his Coat; for his Father used them not; but whether in testimony of any Pilgrimage by him made into the Holy-Land, or vow so to do, I cannot determine.  
He wedded 
x Rot. Fin. 26 E. 1. m. 13.  Maude, eldest of the four Sisters and Heirs to Richard Fitz-Iohn, Son of john Fitz-Geffrey Justice of Ireland, and Widow of Gerard de Furnival; which Maud had 
y 〈…〉  for her purparty, of her Fathers, Lands in England, the Manors of Chiriel, in Com. Wilts. Potters-Pirie, in Com. Northamp.. and Querndon, in Com. Buck. and in Ireland 
z 〈…〉  six Villages, an half and fourth part, in that Cantred, called the Cantred of the Isles of Thomond.  
And departed 
a Esc. 26 E 1. n. 41.  this life, either in May, or the beginning of june, Anno, 1298. (26 Edw. 1.) leaving Guy 
Guy  his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age; who doing his Homage 25 September following had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 26 E. 1. m. ●.  of is Father's Lands; and upon the second of june, next after that, performed the like Homage 
c Rot. Fin. 26 E. 1. m. 8.  for the Lands descended to him by the death of Maud his Mother, who died the same year.  
¶ This Guy had his name (out of doubt) in memory of that Famous Guy Earl of Warwick, so renowned for his Valour in the Saxons times.  
The same year that his Father died he had summons 
d Claus. 26. E. 1 in dorso. m. 6.  (amongst others) to be a Carleol, on the Eve of Pentecost, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to march into Scotland; that being the time the King made his Expedition, in person thither; and obtained a great Victory at Faukirk; in which Battle he behaved himself so bravely; that he had, as a reward 
e Cartular. War. Com. f. 174. b.  of his Valour, all the Castles and lands, of Geffrey de Mowbray lying in that Kingdom; excepting the Lordship of Okeford, near Ro●borough. Likewise 
f Cartular. War. Com. f. 174. b.  all the Lands of john de Strivelin: Also the Castle of Amesfeld, with the Land of Drungrey, belonging to Andrew de Charteres; whereof they the said Geffrey, john, and Andrew were Seized 
* Th. Wal. p. 42. n. 40.  upon S. Mary magdalen's day, the year that Battle was fought.  
In 27 Edw. 1. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m. 16.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and the same year employed 
h Pat. 27. E 1. m. 25.  beyond-Sea, in the King's service.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he again attended 
i Fx ve● Rot. penès W●le Neve eq aur Cl.  the King into Scotland; and was 
k Fx ve● Rot. penès W●le Neve eq aur Cl.  in person with him at that memorable Siege of Cae●laverock. In 32 Edward. 1. he continued 
l Rot Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  in those Wars of Scotland.  
In 34 E. 1. he was 
m 〈…〉  again in Scotland.  
The same year he had Summons 
n Claus. 34 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 16. in 〈◊〉.  (amongst other of the Nobles) to be at Westminster, the morrow after Trinity-Sunday; there to advise with the King, concerning an Aid for the making his eldest Son Knight.  
And in 35 Edw. 1. in consideration 
o 〈…〉  of his many and great services, obtained a Grant 
p 〈…〉  to himself and his Heirs, of Bernard-Castle in the Bishopric of Durham; together with that whole Town and Lordship: Likewise of the Manor of Middleton, with the Chases thereto belonging, and Manor of Gainsford,; all which Agnes the Wife of Hugh de Baillol held for life: and moreover all those Lands in that Bishopric, which Alianore the Wife of Alexander de Baillol held for life; all which Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands, were part of the possessions of john de Baillol, than the King's Enemy and Rebel.  
In this 35 year K. Edward 
q Lel Col. Vol. 1. 664.  lying on his deathbed at Burg● upon the Sands, in Cumberland; calling 
r Lel Col. Vol. 1. 664.  divers of his Nobility to him, and amongst them this 
s Lel Col. Vol. 1. 664.  Earl Guy, desired 
t Lel Col. Vol. 1. 664.  them to be good to his Son and not to suffer Piers Gavesto● to return again into England.  
I come now to King Edward the seconds Reign.  
In 5 Edw. 2. this Guy took 
u Th. Wals. p. 74. n. 40.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and those other Nobles; who being discontented, that Picrs Gaveston had such power with the King, as tended to the ruin of many others; put 
o Ibid. p. 75. n. 30.  themselves in Arms, and took him at Scardeburg●. Whereof the King having notice, he desired to speak with him; and that his life might be saved; promising, that in all things he would satisfy their requests. Which motion and assurance, so wrought 
p Ibid. n. 40.  upon the Earl of Pembroke (who was one of those that acted in this Tragedy) that he undertook, upon forfeiture of all he had, in case they would assent to the King's proposals, he would take care that Piers should not escape; but, after conference with the King, stand to the judgement of the Barons. Which was yielded unto, and a day and place assigned, when he should be delivered back to them. Whereupon the Earl of Pembroke resolved to carry him to Wallingford: But being 
q Ibid. p. 76.  on his journey at Dedington, in oxfordshire where he had left a guard of his own servants to attend him, himself and his Lady lodging at the next town; this Guy Earl of Warwick, came 
r 〈…〉  in the night with a number of Armed Men, and took him back to Warwick-Castle: where, consulting with those about him, what then to do, they presently determined to cut off his head; and accordingly did 
s 〈…〉  so, upon a 〈◊〉 ground, called 〈◊〉- Hill, about a mile Northwards from Warwick.  
Which being done, the Friar's preachers took care of his body, and conveyed it to Oxford; whence (after two years) the King removed 
t Ibid. n. 20.  it to 〈◊〉 in Herefordsrhire; causing it to be interred in the Church of the Friers-Preachers there; which he founded, to pray for the Soul of Piers and his Progenitors.  
It seems that this Peers had much irritated the Earl, in calling 
u Ibid. p. 76. n. 10.  him th'. black Dog of Arden, because he was of a swarthy complexion: but what sway the great men than bore; having possessed 
* Ibid. p. 74. n. 30. & 70. n. 10.  the people, that all they did was for the honour of God, and good of the Realm, is not hard to discern: for though the King did sufficiently take this murder to heart (for it was no better) he knew not how to punish one actor in it: nay so glad he was to please them, that within two years after, he he granted 
* 〈…〉  to each of them a Pardon by particular name.  
But however this Earl thus obtained pardon, I do not find, that he was heartily reconciled; for 
y 〈…〉 , upon the Kings advance, that very 〈◊〉 toward Scotland; expecting 
z 〈…〉  at 〈◊〉, the Assistance of all those who held of 〈…〉 military service; he declined then to do 〈◊〉, nay there was faith 
a 〈…〉  Walsingham latens odium, a secret hatred betwixt the King and the Nobles, especially the Earls of Lancaster, and Wa●●wick, with their adherents.  
And now, after all these turmoils; drawing near the end of this transitory life, in the prime of his days (being about forty-four years of age) he bestowed 
b Cartular. War. Con. 134 a.  on the Monks of B●●dsley, for the good estate of himself, and for the health of his Father and Mother's Souls; as also for the Souls of his Ancestors and Successors, the Advowson of the Church of Wickwane in Gloucestershire. How far farther he was a Benefactor to that Monastery I cannot say; but 'tis very like, that he gave somewhat more; for it appears that these Monks by their public Instrument 
c Ibid. f. 34. ●. , in full chapter, granted to him and his heirs, by the attribute of Dilecto & speciali amico; their beloved and singular friend, power to present two Monks successively in their Covent; who should daily sing Mass, in the Church of that Monastery, for the health of his Soul; as also for the Souls of Earl William his Father, Maud his Mother and their Ancestors for ever. And besides this he was the first Founder 
d Rot. J. 〈◊〉  of that Chantrey (or College) of Priests at Elmeley, in Worcestershire.  
I come now to his Testament 
e Maid. f. 〈◊〉. a. , which bears date at Warwick Castle, on Monday next after the Feast of S. james the Apostle, An. 1315. (9 Edw. 2.) by which he bequeathed his Body to sepulture in that Abbey of Bordfley; but willed, that his Funeral Rites should be performed without any great pomp.  
To Alice his Wife, he devised 
g Ibid.  a proportion of his Plate, with a Crystal Cup, and half his Bedding; as also, all the Vestments and Books pertaining to his Chapel; the other moiety of his Beds, Rings, and Jewels, to his two Daughters; to Maud his Daughter, a Crystal Cup; to Elizabeth his Daughter, he gave the marriage of Astleys' heir, (whom she took to Husband;) to Thomas his Son, his best Coat of Mail, Helmet, and Suit of Harness, with all that belonged thereto; to his Son john, his second Coat of Mail, Helmet, and Harness; and appointed, that all the rest of his Armour, Bows, and other warlike provisions, should remain in Warwick Castle for his Heir: And departing 
h 〈…〉  this life at his said Castle of Warwick, upon the Twelfth of August, next following, (by poison 
i 〈…〉 , as some thought) was buried 
k 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Bordsley before mentioned.  
This Earl Guy before his death, obtained a Grant from the King, that his Executors, when it should fortune him to depart this life, might have the custody of his Lands, during the minority of his Heir; being answerable for the value of them to the Exchequer, at Michaelmass and Easter, every year: Provided, that his Castles of Elmley and Warwick, should not be disposed of to any, without the King's special Licence. But notwithstanding this Grant, and a confirmation 
l 〈…〉  thereof after his death, to john Hamelyn and the rest of his Exec●tors, in December next following his death; so much was the King wrought upon by those persons, whose miscarrriages, ere long, gave the discontented Nobles opportunity to work his own Ruin; that, about two years after, he passed the custody of those Castles and Lands, by a new Patent 
m 〈…〉 , unto Hugh le Despencer the elder; in satisfaction of a debt of 6770 l. due to him from the King, as it was pretended.  
A word now of Alice the Wife of this great Earl. She was 
n Rot. J. Ro●s.  the Daughter of Ralph de Tony, of Flamsted, in Hertfordshire, Widow 
o Esc. 10 E. 2.  of Thomas de Leybourne; and at length Heir 
p Rot Fin. 3 Edw. ●. m. 7.  to Robert her Brother. In November following the death of her Husband, she had assigned 
q Claus. 9 H. 2. m. 22.  to her in Dowry, the Manors of Hanslape, in Com. Buck. Lyghthorne, Beausale, Haseleye, Claverdon, Berkswell, with the third part of the Templars Manor in Warwick, and Shirbourne, and divers 
r Ibid. m. 13.  Knights fees in Warwickshire. And the next year following, gave a fine 
s Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 12.  of five hundred Marks, for licence to marry with William la Zouche of Ashoy, in Com. Leicest. to whom she was accordingly wedded 
t 〈…〉 ; and died 
u 〈…〉  in 18 Edw. 2.  
By this Alice he had issue two Sons; viz. 
* 〈…〉  Thomas, who succeeded him in this Earldom; and john a Martial Knight: as also five Daughters; Maud married 
x 〈…〉  to Geffrey Lord Say; Emme to Roland Odingsells; Isabel to 
z 〈…〉  ... Clinton; Elizabeth to 
a 〈…〉  Thomas Lord Astley; and Lucia 
b 〈…〉  to Robert de Napton.  
But before I proceed with my discourse of Thomas his Son and Successor, I shall take leave to say something of john his younger Brother.   

john a younger Son to Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.  
THis john became a person of singular note in his time.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he was 
a 〈…〉  in that expedition, then made into Flanders, and in 13 Edw. 3. was 
* 〈…〉  an eminent commander in the third Battalions of the King's Army, drawn out at Uyron●osse, against the French.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he was 
b 〈…〉  in that great Naval fight betwixt the King of England's Fleet, and the French, before Sluice in Flanders. In 16 Edw. 3. being possessed of the Lordships of Beoley, and Yardley in Worcestershire; he obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 16 E. 3. n. 13.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesne Lands there. In 17 Edw. 3. he received 
d Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  the order of Knighthood with 
* Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  twenty pounds per annum for his better support in the King's service.  
In 20 E. 3. he attended 
e Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 5.  the King into Normandy; and carried 
f Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  the Standard-royal, in that great Battle of Cressey.  
In 22 Edw. 3. he was at that Famous Tournament 
g 〈…〉  at Canterbury, accountred with a surcote of fine silk, adorned with the Arms of Sir Stephen Cosyngton Knight; and, for his singular demerits made 
h 〈…〉  a Banneret; having one hundred and forty pounds per annum granted 
i 〈…〉  to him out of the Exchequer for his better support of that dignity. He was likewise, the same year made Captain 
k 〈…〉  of Calais; and in 23 E. 3. constituted Admiral 
l 〈…〉  of all the K. Fleet, from the mouth of Thames, to the Westwards.  
In 25 Ed. 3. being still 
m 〈…〉  Captain of Calais, he issued 
n 〈…〉  out with three hundred men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, and plundered the Country for ten miles; and in his return, meeting with the Lord of Bealreu and two thousand men at Arms, had 
o 〈…〉  a sharp Skirmish with them, wherein that Lord was slain 
p 〈…〉 .  
In 
q Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  26 Edw. 3. john Darcy of ●nayth, to whom the King had granted the Constableship of the Tower of London for life, for the great affection he bore to this john de Beauchamp, passed 
r Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  over his interest in that Command to him which the King ratified 
s Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49. : howbeit within two years after, through 
t Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  sinister suggestions, the King displaced him, and constituted 
u Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  Bartholomew de Burg●ersh in his stead; and after him Robert de Morley: but it appearing 
* Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  at length that those suggestions were false, he was received again into favour 
x Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49. ; and in 29 Ed. 3. again, made 
y Rot Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 1.  Captain of Calais, together with the Castle of ●uynes, and Forts of Merk, Colne, Eye, and Sandgate; as also Admiral: And for his better support in those services obtained 
z Pat. 29 H. 3. m. 4.  the Lordships of Ewell, Ebesham, and Kingswode, to be assigned unto him for his Livery.  
In 30 Edw. 3. he was 
a Rot. ●ranc. 30 E. 3. m. 8.  again in the Wars of France: and in 31 Edw. 3. had his Commission 
b Rot. 〈◊〉 31 E. 3. m. 18.  for Captain of Cala●s, and those other Forts renewed.  
In 33 Edw. 3. he was again 
c Rot. Vascon. 33 ●. 3. m. 8.  in France: and in 34 Edw. 3. made once more 
d Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m ●5.  Constable of the Tower of London: And the same year made 
e Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m. ●5.  Constable of Dover-Castle. Warden of the Cinque-ports for Life, and Admiral 
f Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 6.  of the Seas, for the South, North, and West-Coasts.  
He was likewise one of the Founders 
g Cambd. Bri●. Berks.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter: and departing 
h Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 76.  this Life without issue, 2 Decem. 34 E. 3. lieth buried 
i Lel. Coll. Vol. 3. p. 208.  betwixt two Pillars on the South part of the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in London, before the Image of our Lady; where he had a Noble Monument, which was usually called Duke Humphreys Tomb. He had summons 
* Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to the Several Parliaments from 24 unto 34 Edw. 3. inclusive. And for his residence in the City of London, built 
k Stow's Survey. p. 408. a.  a fair house in the Parish of S. Andrew near Baynard's-Castle; which by his Executors, being sold 
l Stow's Survey. p. 408. a.  to King Edward the third, was afterwards made use of for 
m Stow's Survey. p. 408. a.  the King's great Wardrobe.  
I now return to Thomas the succeeding Earl, born 
n Rot. Joh. Ro●s.  in Warwick-Castle; having to his Godfathers 
o Rot. Joh. Ro●s.  Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and Henry his Brother, with Thomas de Warington Prior of Kenilworth.  
This Thomas was not two years old at his Father's Death; yet who had the Custody of him during King Edward the second's Reign, I find not. Most like it is, that Hugh le Despencer (the great favourite of that time) having a grant of his Lands (as hath been observed) had also the tuition of his person. But certain it is, that in 12 Ed. 2. (which was about three years after his Father's death) the King wrote 
p Rot. 〈◊〉 18 E. ●. m. 9  to the Pope; that, there having been great Contention and Discord betwixt Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, then lately deceased; and Roger de Mortimer Lord of Wigmore, touching certain Lands in the Marches of Wales; he desired for the future appeasing of them, that this Thomas, thus in minority, should marry one of the Daughters of the same Roger de Mortimer: and therefore besought 
q Rot. 〈◊〉 18 E. ●. m. 9  his Holiness, for a special Dispensation to that purpose; by reason they were allied together in the third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity.  
And in 18 of his Reign sent 
r Rot Ror. 18 Edw. 2. m. 2.  other Letters to the Pope; representing the animosities and discontents amongst divers of his Nobles, with the dangers imminent to the whole Realm thereby, and for the quieting whereof, desired his Dispensation for several intermarriages of their Children; which otherwise, by reason of their near alliance to each other in blood, could not be lawful: and in particular instanced 
s Rot Ro●. 18 Edw. 2. m. 2.  for this Thomas the young E. of Warwick, and one of the Daughters of Edmund Earl of Arundel.  
Howbeit notwithstanding these last Letters, the first became most prevalent (as I shall show by and by) for in order thereto, the Lord Mortimer in 1 Edw. 3. obtained 
t Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 23.  the custody of Warwick-Castle, and the rest of his lands, until he should come to full age: but in 3 E. 3. the King being minded to do him a special favour (as the words of his precept 
u Claus. 3 Edw. 3. m. 35.  do import) accepted 
* Claus. 3 Edw. 3. m. 35.  of his Homage, though he was not then of full age; commanding, that he should have Livery of all his Father's Lands: and the next ensuing year, admitted 
x Claus. 4 E. ●. m 4.  him to the Sheriffalty of Worcestershire, which was of his inheritance; as also to 
y Ibid. m 42.  his Office of Chamberlain in the Exchequer; with power to appoint whomsoever he should think fit, for the executing of both those services, in such sort as in his ancestors times had been used. And in 5 E. 3. made him Governor 
z Pat. 5 E 3. p. 2. m. 2.  of the Isles of Gernsey, Serke, and Aureney.  
And now that he arrived to years of Action, he was scarce ever out of some great and memorable employment. for in 7 Edw. 3. he attended 
a Claus. 7 E. 3. in dors● m. 16.  the King in his Scottish Expedition; at which time Edward de Baillol did Homage to King Edward for the Realm of Scotland, with the adjacent Isles. In 9 Edw. 3. he was again 
b Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  in the Wars of Scotland; and had the Guardianship of the Marches then committed 
c Th. Wals. p. 115. n. 40.  to his trust. In 10 Edw. 3. he continued 
d Rot. Scoc. 10 E 3. m. 27.  still there. And in 11 Edw. 3. was the principal person in Commission 
e Rot Scoc. 1● E. 3. m. 14. , to confer with those of the Nobility, and others, who were marching into that Realm; and to declare unto them the King's pleasure, as to their actings and stay there. All this being, whilst he lived a Bachelor: for in 12 Edw. 3. the King having, in satisfaction 
f Pat. 12 E 3. p. 1. m. 30.  of a great sum of money, which he owed to Roger Lord Mortimer, for the time he was his Lieutenant of Ireland, granted 
g Pat. 12 E 3. p. 1. m. 30.  unto him the benefit of the marriage of this Earl, he thereupon took 
h Ibid.  to Wife the Lady Catherine Mortimer his Daughter.  
In 13 Edw. 3. he was with King Edward at Uyronfosse; and commanded 
* Froissard. f. 23. b.  in a Wing of the Army, there drawn up to give Battle to the French.  
After this his marriage, viz in 14 Edw. 3. he attended 
i Rot. Aleman. 14 E. 3. m. 25.  the King in that expedition then designed for Flanders; in which passage, the King obtained 
k Th. Wals. 134. n. 20, & 30.  a notable Victory at Sea upon the French Fle●t, that lay to obstruct his landing there.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
* Froissard. f. ●6. a.  at that famous Feast and ●usts held at London, by King Edward, for the love of the Countess of Salisbury. And in 16 Edw. 3. in order to a Voyage-Royal, which the King intended for France, was sent 
l Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3 m 39  with the Bishop of London, and some others, as Commissioners, to treat with the King's friends and allies, in Brabant and Flanders, touching that affair: and likewise with Philip de Valois, upon other particulars.  
In the same year being 
m Claus. 1● E. 3. p 2. m. 32. Rot Fra●. 16 〈◊〉. m. 15.  in that expedition then made into Britanny, he had an assignation 
n Claus. 1● E. 3. p 2. m. 32. Rot Fra●. 16 〈◊〉. ●. m. 15.  of an hundred and twenty sacks of Wool, for the wages of fourscore men at Arms, himself accounted; one Baneret, eighteen Knights, threescore Esquires, and an hundred Archers on Horseback: and being at the Siege 
* Froiss. 〈◊〉. f. 48. ●  of Nants, Skirmished 
o Froiss. 〈◊〉. f. 48. ●  so stoutly with the Army upon a Sally then made, that they were forced in again. The next ensuing year, he marched 
p Th. Wals. p. 150.  into Scotland, with Henry Earl of Lancaster, for raising the Siege of Loughmaban-Castle, whereof William de Bohun then Earl of Northampton was Governor. And before the end thereof, was sent 
* Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 12. , with the Earl of Lancaster, and others, to the Pope, for ratifying the peace, then concluded on, betwixt King Edward, and Philip de Valois.  
In 18 Edw. 3. he had a grant 
q Rot. Fi●. 18 E. 3. m. 21.  of the Sheriffalty of Warwick and Leicestershires, for term of his life: and was the same year constituted 
r Pat. 18 E. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 18.  Marshal of England.  
In this year likewise he went 
s Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 17.  again into France, and continued 
t Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 11.  in the Wars there, the greatest part of the next ensuing year.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he attended 
u Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. ●. 3  the King in another expedition thither; where arriving 
* Ypod. Ne●str. ● p. 118. n. 30.  with him at Hogs in Normandy, in the Month of july, he manifested his valour to admiration; by making the first attempt 
x Ypod. Ne●str. ● p. 118. n. 30.  there, with one Esquire and fix Archers, though he had but a weak Horse: with which, and those few men, he encountered 
y Ypod. Ne●str ● p. 118. n. 30.  with an hundred Normans, whereof he slew 
z Ypod. Ne●str. ● p. 118. n. 30.  sixty; thereby making way for the Army to Land. And in the same year was 
a Hist. MS. H. Knighton. f. 145. a. Froiss●●d, f 63. b.  one of the chief Commanders, that, with the Black Prince led the Van of his Army, in that famous Battle of Cressey, where the English gained lasting Honor.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was 
b MS. in bibls. Cotton. Tiberius' E. 9 f. 233  at the Siege of Calais, with three Banerets, threescore and one Knights, an hundred and six Esquires, and an hundred and fifty four Archers on Horseback. In consideration 
c Pat. 21 Edw. 3. p 3. m. 〈◊〉.  of which notable services, and other his heroic exploits, the King gave 
d Pat. 21 Edw. 3. p 3. m. 〈◊〉.  him the sum of one thousand three hundred sixty six pounds, eleven shillings, and eight pence. And the next ensuing year, assigned 
e Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  unto him a thousand marks per ann. during his life; partly in recompense of his faithful services; and partly as wages for his attendance on his person with an hundred men at Arms, according to certain Indentures of Covenants made betwixt them.  
In 26 Edw. 3. he was 
f Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. ● 5.  one of the Commissioners assigned for the arraying all sorts of men able; aswell Knights, and Esquires, as other, within the Counties of Warwick, Leicester, and Worcester, for defence of the Realm, against the French, then threatening an Invasion. And in this year recovered 
g Plac. de ●anco Term. Mich. 26 E 3. Rot. 132. etc.  the Dominion of Gowher in Wales, from john Lord Mowbray, whose title thereto accrued by Aliva his Daughter, and Heir to William de Braose, to whom King john during the minority of Henry Earl of Warwick, wrongfully gave the same.  
In 27 Edw. 3. he was sent 
h Hist. MS. H. Knighton. f. 157.  with Edward Prince of Wales, Henry Duke of Lancaster, and Ralph Earl of Stafford, to Protect Sir Richard de Willoughby, and Sir William de Shareshull, Justice's Itinerant, whilst they sat at Chester, for fear of any Insurrection by the people.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he attended 
i 〈…〉  Prince Edward into France; this being the time, that the King hearing, that Philip King of France was dead, and that john his eldest Son (than newly Crowned) had gived unto Charles the Dauphin of Uiennois, the Dukedom of Aquitane; and whereat being much moved, he called the Prince with divers of his Nobles before him, and assigned that Dukedom unto him. But before the revolution of one year, after such their arrival in France happened 
k 〈…〉  that memorable Battle at Poytiers; in which the King of France being taken Prisoner, this noble Earl gained high renown, for his marvellous valour; and no small benefit; for he had 
l Pat. 37 E. ●. p. 1. m. 25.  no less than eight thousand pounds for the Ransom of William de Melleun, Archbishop of Seinz, whom he himself took 
m Pat. 37 E. ●. p. 1. m. 25.  Prisoner at that time; where he fought so long and so stoutly, as that his hand was galled 
n MS. in bibls. ●o●l Cantuar. K. 8●▪ ●●3  with the exercise of his Sword and Pole-axe.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was 
o Ro●. Vascon. 3● E. 3. m. 16.  again in the Wars of France. Likewise in 33 Edw. 3.  
In 34 Edw. 3. he obtained 
p Cart. 34 E. 3. & 35 n. 14.  the King's confirmation of Gowherland, in Wales, and of the Castle of Swinesey. And in 36 Edw. 3. being 
q Rot. vascon. 3● E. 3. m 4.  in another expedition thither, he marched 
r Rot. Franc. 36 E. 3. m. 5.  in the retinue of john Duke of Brittany.  
In 37 Edw. 3. he attended 
* Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Co●item 〈◊〉.  Prince Edward into Gascoigne, and thence beginning his travail 
s Hist MS. ●h. Rous p. 253.  into more remote Countries, had at the request of the Pope Leters of safe conduct 
* Ex Autog. penès praetatum Comitem Elginiae.  from the Governor of Dauphine, and Uiennois, to pass without interruption through those parts; having 
t Ex Autog. penès praetatum Comitem Elginiae.  no less than three hundred Horse for his Attendants and Train; which consisted of Knights, Esquires, Archers, Friends and Servants; Sire jaques de Artevile, with ten persons of his Company, being appointed 
u Ex Autog. penès praetatum Comitem Elginiae.  to guide and guard him through those Provinces.  
And having in this Journey spent 
* Hist. MS. ●eh. Rous, ut supra.  full three years, in warring against the Pagans; at his return, brought 
x Hist. MS. ●eh. Rous, ut supra.  with him the Son to the King of Lituania, whom he Christened at London, and being his Godfather 
y Hist. MS. ●eh. Rous, ut supra.  named him Thomas.  
In 40 Edw. 3. he was sent 
z Claus. 40 E 3. m. 4.  by the King, upon special service into Flanders; having an allowance 
a Claus. 40 E 3. m. 4.  of five marks per diem, and two marks and an half assigned unto him, by way of reward, out of the Exchequer. In which year his Commission 
b Pat. 40 E. 3. p. ● m 16. , for Marshal of England, was renewed.  
In 41 Edw. 3. he was joined in Commission 
c Rot. Scoc. 41 E. 3. m 5.  with the Bishop of Durham, and others to supervise the Marches of Scotland; and to treat with David de Bruys, concerning certain injuries done by the Scots, contrary to the Articles of Truce formerly made at Barwick. In 42 Edw. 3. he was sent 
* 〈…〉  (with the Earl of Sa●sbury, and others) to Calais, with five hundred men at Arms, and five hundred Archers: and marching thence to S. Omers, had 
d 〈…〉  a Skirmish at the Gates of the Town.  
But having now no more to say to his public employments; saving of that wherein he died; and that he was one of the Founders 
* 〈…〉  of the most noble Order of the Garter instituted by King Edward the third. I will here take notice of his pious works; and likewise of his Testament; and then come to his death, with the circumstances thereof.  
To the Collegiate-Church of Warwick, he gave 
e Regest. Colleg 〈◊〉 War●. penès Remem. Regis 〈◊〉 Scac. f. 61. b. etc.  the Advowson of the Church at Pillerton- Hercy, in Com. Warr. To 
f Pat. 10 E 3. p. 1. m 9  the Canons of Kenilworth, two Messages and one Yard-land, lying in Radford- Semeli. To 
g Pat. 16. E. 3. p 1. m. 9  the Priory of Clatercote, in Com. Oxon. the patronage of the Church of Rotley, in Warwickshire. To 
h Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m 12.  the Hospital of S. john Baptist, in Warwick, the moiety of the Church of Morton- d' Aubenei, in Comit. War. To 
i Pat. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. ●2.  the Canons of Maxstoke, one Yard-land, and one Acre, lying in Yerdley, in Com. Wigorn. with the Advouson of the Church. To 
k Ibid. m. ●0.  the Collegiate-Church of Astley, the Advouson of the Church of Long-Stanton, in Comit. Cantabr. And that he was a good Benefactor to the Monks of Abingdon, I shall not doubt, though I have not seen in what particulars; for I find, that the Abbot and Covent of that House, by their public Instrument 
l 〈◊〉. Warw. Comitum f. 45. a.  bearing date 5 Id. Martii, anno 1344. Which doth give a general Testimony thereof; not only make him a special partaker of all their devout Exercises; but declared, that whensoever the tidings of his death should come to their knowledge, they would perform the like solemn Office for him; aswell in all the Covents of their Order in this Realm, as in their own: and not only so, but in the the Houses of divers Canons Regular also, as was usually done for any of their own Fraternity, Friends, or Benefactors,  
His Testament 
m Whitlesey, f. 510.  bears date at Chelchench (id est ●hels●y juxta Westminster) on Tuesday 6 Sept. Anno 1369. (43 Edw. 3.) whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the midst of the Choir of the Collegiate Church of Warwick. To every Church within each of his Manors, he gave his best Beast, which should there be found; in satisfaction for his Tithes forgotten, and not paid. To Thomas his Son and Heir, a Ring and Cup with a Cover; the best next that which his Daughter Stafford should choose; with the Sword and Coat of Male, sometime belonging to that famous ●uy of ●●●wick; appointing that all his Harness, Weapons, and such like habiliments, aswell for Peace as War, should be equally divided betwixt his two Sons; viz. Thomas and Wil●iam.  
To his Son Wil●iam he gave also, a Ring, and a Cup with a Cover; the best next after his elder Brother had chosen; with twenty four Dishes, and as many Saucers of Silver; as also two Basins and two Ewers, with twelve pieces of Silver.  
To Isabel his Daughter, a thousand pounds to her marriage. To Margaret his Daughter, a Nun at Shouldham in Norfolk, a Ring, and a Cup with a Cover; as also forty Marks in Money. To Katherine the Daughter of his Son Guy (a Nun likewise at shouldham) a Gold Ring, with twenty pounds in money; and for the charges of his Funeral five hundred marks. Hereunto adding, that his Executors should make full satisfaction to every man, whom he had in any sort wronged. Likewise, that his Son William should have Lands of four hundred marks per annum value, settled upon him, and his heirs male. Moreover that the Testament of the Countess his Wife, should be completely performed and fulfilled, out of his goods. Also, that his Executors should new build the Choir of the Collegiate Church in Warwick, where he purposed to be buried. That with the residue of his goods his Executors should cause Masses to be ●ung for his Soul; and distribute Alms, with all speed that might be; especially at Bordes●ey Worcester, and Warwick; as also in other places of the Country, whereunto he had most relation. And that all the Vestments of his Chapel, should be given to the Collegiate Church at Warwick, where he had made choice of his Sepulture.  
His Jewels he thus disposed; To his Daughter Stafford an Ouche called the Eagle, which the Prince gave him; all his Pearls, and a Cross made of the very Wood of our Saviour's Cross; a Ring with an Emerald, which his Countess bequeathed unto him; another Ring whereof she herself was to make choice; a set of Beads of Gold, with Buckles, which the Queen gave him; and the choice of one of his Cups of Gold, with that Silver Bowl, which he always used himself: as also his best Bed, with the whole furniture thereto.  
To his Daughter Alice, his next best Ouche, which his Lady (the Countess) gave him; with a Cup of Gold, a set of Beads, and a Ring. To his Daughter Clifford an Ouche called the Eagle, which his Son William had bestowed on him for a New-years-gift; with a Cup, a set of Beads of Gold, and a Ring.  
To his Daughter Isabel a Cup with an Ewer, and a Cover to it guilt; and his next best Ring after his other Daughters before remembered, had chosen. To the Bishop of Lincoln, a Cross of Gold, which the Lady Segrave gave him, that had sometimes been the good King Edward's; wherein likewise was part of the very Cross of Christ, and other Relics. To his Son William a Casket of Gold, with a Bone of S. George, which Thomas Earl of Lancaster bestowed on him at his Christening.  
To Sir john Beauchamp a Cross of Gold; wherein part of the very Cross of our Saviour was contained, enamelled with the Arms of England; and also his best Tilting-horse. To Sir Roger Beauchamp a Ring, the best he could choose, after the r●st which were disposed of; and his next best Tilting-Horse.  
To Sir Guy de Brienne, a Cup and a Horse, the next best also that he could choose.  
All the rest of his Jewels, he appointed that his Executors should dispose of for his Soul's benefit, which were these; viz. the Earl of Stafford, Thomas and William his own Sons, Sir Roger de Beauchamp, Sir Guy de Bryenne, Sir john de Beauchamp, Sir Ralph Basset of S●pcote, Knights; Sir Richard Piriton, Governor of Northampton, Sir William Ford, Sir Alan Fen, Sir john Blake, Sir john Harwood, Sir William M●rton, and john Rous; all which last mentioned were Priests as I conceive.  
Touching his death the manner thereof was thus 
n 〈…〉 ; King Edward having called a Parliament at London in the 43 year of his Reign, wherein the breach of Peace by the French was discussed, sent an Army into France▪ about the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin; under the conduct of his Son john Duke of Lancaster, and Humphrey de Behun Earl of Hereford, to claim his right therein: who being g●t ever-S●a, encamped at a place called the Chalke-Hull, near Calais; towards whom the French presently advanced: but the two English Dukes, delayed fight so long as that their Army gr●w in want for provisions (so that many died by Famine and the Plague) and pretended they were not strong enough to give them Battle, without more men.  
In which interim this Earl of Warwick, hearing that the French Army was thus drawn out, hasted away with some choice men; and sailed towards Calais; whereof the French having notice, they in great amazement left their Tents, with all their victual behind them, and fled. So soon therefore as he came a shore, he highly blamed 
o Ibid. & ● 30. & ●.  those that occasioned the English to forbear fight: saying, 
p Ibid. & ● 30. & ●.  I will go on and fight before the English Bread which I have eaten be digested; and thereupon, presently entered the Isle of Caus, which he wasted: But alas! in his return towards Calais, he fell sick of the Pestilence, and died 
q Esc 43 E. ●. n. 19  on the thirteenth of November; parem sibi in Armorum strenuitate, & Regi Regn●que fidelitate superstitem, minimè derelinquens, leaving none his equal for military valour, and fidelity to the King and Kingdom, saith my Author 
* Rot. 〈◊〉 Roc●. .  
After which his body (being brought over into England) was interred in the midst of the Choir of the Collegiate Church in Warwick, according to the direction of his Testament; where his Tomb is still to be seen, with the statues of him and his Countess in white Marble excellently cut; viz. Katherine the Daughter 
r Rot. 〈◊〉 Roc●.  of Roger Mortimer, created the first Earl of March, by King Edward the third. Which noble Lady died before him, as by what I have already said appeareth, yet not many weeks; for her Testament 
s Lynxes' 〈◊〉. b.  bears date 4 August. the same year; by which she appointed her body to be buried wheresoever the E. her Husband should think fit; to whom she bequeathed her Goblet, bound with Gold; and those Buckles of Gold which she used to carry; as also a Ring having an Emerald in it.  
To Thomas her Son she gave her Book of Ch. To William her other Son, a Tablet of Gold. To Maud de Clifford her Daughter, a Cup enamelled with Dogs. To Philippe de Stafford, her Daughter a Bowl with a Cover. To her Daughter Alice a Cup of Silver Gild. To Margaret Montfort her Daughter, the Cross with the Pedestal in her Chapel. To Isabel her Daughter, a Cup. To Elizabeth the Daughter of her Son Guy, a Cup. To the Covent of Friers-Preachers in Worcester, twenty pounds. To the Friers-Preachers of Shrewsbury, twenty pounds. To the Friers-Minors there, twenty pounds. To the Friers-Preachers of Northampton, twenty pounds. To the Friers-Minors of Coventre, twenty pounds. To the Friers-Minors of Lichfield, twenty pounds. Divers other Legacies she gave to her Servants; and constituting Isabel de Harley, Ralph Tangeley, and john Fulves●e, her Executors, desired her Husband to be assistant to them, in the performance thereof.  
This Noble Earl had Divers Children, of whom I will only make a brief mention; Guy his eldest 
t 〈…〉  Son (who received the honour of Knighthood 
u 〈…〉  in 29 Edw. 3. with a Grant 
* 〈…〉  from the King of ●n hundred pounds per annum out of his Exchequer till his Father's inheritance should descend to him, or that he could otherwise provide for his support) married 
x 〈…〉  Philippe Daughter 
y 〈…〉  to Henry Lord Ferrer of Grob●; and had Issue by her three Daughters, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Margaret 
z 〈…〉 ; whereof the two later were Nuns 
a 〈…〉  at Shouldham, in Com. Norf.  
This Guy was a stout Soldier 
b 〈…〉 , and upon his going into France in 33 E. 3. to attend the King in an Expedition 
c 〈…〉  then made into those parts, declared his Testament 
d 〈…〉  at Canterbury, upon the 26 of September; and thereby bequeathed his body to be buried where his Parents should think fit. To the Earl his Father, he gave his best Gold Ring; to the Countess his Mother his next. To Philippe his Wife the third. To Katherine his Daughter then a Nun at Shouldham in Norfolk, the fourth. And appointed, that the Church of ●ek●ton in Norfolk, of his Patronage, should be appropriated to the Monastery of Shouldham, before mentioned, for the maintenance of Katherine and Margaret his two Daughters, during their lives; and Afterwards that House of Shouldham obliged to find a Priest to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his own and his Wife's Soul; as also for the Souls of the said Katherine and Margaret, and all the Faithful departed. After which, in April following (his Father still living) he died at 
e Hist MS. H. Heighton f. ●63 b.  Uendosme in France; and was there buried, in a Chapel behind the high Altar, towards the East, having a fair Monument of Alabaster, with his Portraiture thereon neatly cut; and over his Harneise a Surcote of his Arms, upon the verge of which Monument is this Inscription 
f Ab A●chitypo. per praeno●. T. Baronem W●ndsore transcripta. .  
Icy gist Monseigneur Guy de Beauchamp l'eyne Filz de tresnoble & puissant home, Monsieur Thomas de Beauchampe Count de Warwick, Mareschal d' Angleterre; qui trespassa le XXVIII jour d'Averill l'an MCCCLI.  
Upon which Monument are the Arms of Beauchamp and Mortimer.  
This Guy was found to die seized 
g Esc. 32 E. 3. ●. 27.  jointly with the Lady Philippe his Wife (by virtue of his Father's Feoffement) of the Manor of Saham, with the Hundreds of Wayland, and Grimesho; as also the Manors of Neketon, Cressingham- parva, Fransham- parva, and West-Wrotham, with the Advowson of the Priories of Westacre, and Shouldham, in Com. Norff. leaving Katherine, and Elizabeth his Daughters and Heirs; viz. Katherine, then aged seven years; and Elizabeth one year, and upwards.  
Of these, what became of Elizabeth, I know not; but that she was living ten years after her Father's death, appeareth by the Testament of Katherine Countess of Warwick (her Grandmother) as I have already showed.  
As for Philippe the Widow of this Guy, being a devout Woman, she resolved to continue a Widow during her life; and to that end, upon the 11 of August, Anno Dom. 1360. made her solemn vow of Chastity, in the Collegiate Church at Warwick, in the presence of Reginald Bryan, than Bishop of Worcester; which vow, with the ceremony thereof I have here thought fit to insert 
h 〈…〉 .  
11. die mensis Augusti, An. Dom. 1360. apud Warwick dictus Venerabilis Pater, altam Missam in Pontificalibus, in Ecclesiâ Collegiatâ beatae Mariae Warwici antedictâ celebrans, votum castitatis Philippae nuper uxoris Domini Guidonis de Warwic admisit, & acceptavit; & dicta Philippa votum castitatis emisit, sub hiis Verbis;  
En le nom de le saint Trinity, Pier, Fill, & Seini Espirit, jeo Philippe que fu la feme Sire Guy de Warwyst face purement & des queor & voluntee entierement, avow a Dieu & saint Eglise, & a la benure Virgin Marie, & a tout le heel ompaigne celestine, & a vous reverend Pier en Dieu Sire Reynaud per le Grace de Dieu Evesque de Wircestre, qu● jeo ameneray ma vie en chastity desore en avant; & chaste serra de mon corps a tout temps de ma vie.  
The rest of the Sons of Earl Thomas, were these, viz. Thomas 
i Pat. 18 E. 3 p. 1. m. 13.  who succeeded him, Reynburne 
k Pat. 18 E. 3 p. 1. m. 13.  (so named in memory of Reynburne Son to the famous Guy of Warwick in the Saxons time) who died 
l Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  before the 35 of Edw. 3. leaving issue one only Daughter called Alianore, married 
m Rot. Joh. Rous.  to john Knight of Hanslape, in Comitat. Buck. which john had a Daughter by her called Emme 
n Rot. Joh. Rous.  Wife to ... Forster; from whom the forster's of Hausl●pe derive their descent.  
William 
o Pat. 30 ● 5. p 2. m. 15.  the fourth Son was Lord ●ergavenny (of whom I shall say more anon) and Roger 
p Pat. 30 ● 5. p 2. m. 15.  the fifth son died without issue, as I think. Some are of opinion, that he had two more Sons; viz. john and Hierome; in regard that amongst those Portraitures; which were in Glass in the North Cross of the Collegiate-Church at Warwick, there are the pictures of two such; as appear by their surcotes of Arms, and those names on the side of them. Which I cannot gainsay, but am not convinced thereof; in regard, that neither john Rous makes mention of them; nor any of those entails 
q Pat. 1● E. 3. p. 1. m. 13. Pat. 30 E. 3. p. 2. m. 15. Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. , whereby that Earl settled the greatest part of his Lands upon his issue Male.  
But he had nine Daughters whose portraitures are curiously drawn, and placed in the Windows on the South side of the Choir of the Colegiate Church in Warwick, before mentioned; and in the habit of that time. Seven of them were married, and have their paternal Arms upon their inner Garments; and on their outer mantle their Husband's Arms; viz. Maud the Wife 
r Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  of Roger Lord Clifford; Philippe of Hugh Earl Stafford; Elizabeth 
s Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  (Alice potius) to john Lord Beauchamp of Hacche, in Somersetshire, joan 
t Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  of Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton; Isabel 
u Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  of john Lord Strange of Blackmere, afterwards 
* Claus. 4 H. 5. m. 8.  of William Vfford Earl of Suffolk, (for which respect her Picture is twice drawn there) Margaret 
x Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  of Guy de Montfort afterwards a Nun at Shouldham, Agnes 
y Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  of ... Cokesey and afterwards of ... Bardolf. The other two were 
z Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  julian and Katherine; the former whereof died unmarried; and the later, being a Nun 
a Rot. Joh. Rous, in dorso.  at Wroxhall, in Comit. Warr. was buried 
b Hist. MS. Priorat. de Wro●hall penès J. Burgoin, arm. f. 8 b.  in St. Thomas Chapel there.  
He had likewise another Son and Daughter, both illegitimate; the Son called 
c Rot. Joh. Rous in dorso.  Sir john Addurston Knight; and Mary 
d Rot. Joh. Rous in dorso.  the Daughter, Wife to Sir Richard Herthull Knight.  
¶ ay now come to Thomas 
Thomas.  who succeeded Thomas his Father in this Earldom (Guy the eldest dying before; as hath been observed.)  
This Thomas received 
e Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  the dignity of Knighthood in 29 Edw. 3. with his Brother Guy: and having had an hundred marks per annum granted 
f Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  to him at that time by the King; to be paid out of the Exchequer, till there should be other provision made for his support, in 36 E. 3. went 
g Rot. Vascon. 36 E. 3. m. 4.  into Britanny, being of the retinue 
h Ibid. m. 5.  to john Duke of Britanny, in his Wars there (this being in his Father's life time.)  
Being 
* Esc. 43 E. 3.  24 years of age at his Father's death (scil. 43 Edw. 3.) he had livery 
i Claus. 44 Edw. 3. m. 21.  of his lands (performing his homage 
k Claus. 44 Edw. 3. m. 21. ) very shortly after: And in 46 was retained 
l Ex autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture to serve the King, in his Wars beyond Sea, for one whole year, with an hundred men at Arms and an hundred and forty Archers of which number himself to be one; as also with two Bannerets, thirty Knights, and seventy seven Esquires: for which service to receive, for himself and his men at Arms, double pay; but for the rest according to the ordinary rate; the year to begin from the time they should take shipping; and to have half in hand for himself with his men at Arms, but for the rest only a fourth part. Which expedition was chiefly intended 
m T. Wals. p. 182. Froissard. f. 185. b.  for raising the Siege of Roche●. But, as the Earl of Pembroke, sent over for that purpose, was worsted by the Spaniards, who then came with a great Navy, to aid the French; so King Edward himself, and that power he had raised, were hindered 
n T. Wals. p. 182. Froissard. f. 185. b.  from getting over, by contrary Winds, to the loss of nine hundred thousand pounds; for no less a charge had the King been at in order to this voyage.  
That design thus failing, he was, the next ensuing year, again retained, 
o Ex Autogr. penès Cler. pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, for one whole year, with two hundred men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, well mounted, armed, and arrayed, under the conduct of john of Ghant, Duke of Lancaster: Of which men at Arms besides himself, there were to be fifty nine Knights and an hundred and forty Esquires. And in 49 Edw. 3. was sent 
p Ex Autogr. ibid. , by Commission from King Edward, into Scotland, with whom were Sir Guy de Bryenne, and Sir Henry le Scroop Bannerets, to treat with William Earl of Douglas and others, appointed by the King of Scots touching restitution of those Lands, which by the truce formerly made did belong to the English.  
The same year also he accompanied 
q Th' Wals. p. 184. n. 40.  Edmund Earl of Cambridge (the King's Son) into Britanny, on the behalf of john de Mountfort Duke of Britanny, where they had great success in taking several Castles, until they were 
r Th' Wals. p. 184. n. 40.  recalled upon a Truce concluded, with the French.  
In 50 Edw. 3. he was made Governor 
s Pat. 50 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Isles of Gernesey, Serk, and Aureney. And in 1 R. 2. was by Indenture 
t Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  retained to serve the King with two hundred men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, in his Wars beyond Sea, for one quarter and half of that year; having of his retinue one Banneret, four Knights, and an hundred and sixty four Esquires, well and sufficiently Mounted, Armed, and Arrayed for that voyage.  
In 3. R. 2. he was by the Commons in Parliament chosen 
u 〈…〉  Governor of the King, then young, as being a man most just and prudent; and for that service to have a fit allowance 
* Ibid.  cut of the public treasury.  
And in 4 Ric. 2. was joined in commission 
x Rot Sc●●. 4 R. 2 ●●.  with the Duke of Lancaster, and others, to rectify such abuses as had been committed by the subjects of either Realm, contrary to the Truce made betwixt King Edward the third and David de Bruys of Scotland, and for ratifying that league.  
In 5. R. 2. upon that Barbarous Insurrection of the Commons, under the conduct of jack Straw (whereof our Historians do make an ample relation) he was sent 
* Th' W●● p. 290.  to protect the Abbey of St. Alban, then much in danger by that rebellious Rout; and to do justice upon the Villains. But as he was marching thitherward with a thousand stout men, well armed; and the Lord Thomas Percy in his company; news came to him, that the like Commotion was broke out where his own estate lay; which occasioning him to divert his course, and to send but part of his Soldiers to the aid 
y Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  of the Abbot, did much animate that bold rout, which had thus gotten head at St. Alban.  
In 8 R. 2. he was retained 
y Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  to serve the King in his Scottish Wars.  
How long the King continued under his tutelage I find not: but certain it is; that, before he arrived to man's estate, he took the reins of Government into his own hands, or suffered them to be guided by those favourites, of whose miscarriages he himself had at length most woeful experience; the chief whereof was Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford, advanced 
z Th. W●●● p. 352. n. 4●.  to the title of Marquis of Dublin, and afterwards Duke of Ire●and; upon whom divers of the Nobility, had, for those reasons, cast very envious eyes: But so much did the King affect this Marquis; that, discerning who they were that so maligned him; he laid 
b Ibid. p. 35● n. 10.  trains to murder them; of which number were Thomas Duke of Gloucester (the K. own Uncle) and this Thomas Earl of Warwick; who, being men of haughty Spirits, apprehending some danger towards; associated more to their company, and put themselves in Arms at Harringhay 
* 〈◊〉 near 〈◊〉. (12 Ric. 2).  Park: whereupon they constrained the King to call a Parliament, the next ensuing year; in which divers exorbitant things were done, through their potency; as our Annals 
c 〈…〉  of that time will sufficiently show.  
But about a twelvemonth after, the King assembling his Nobles: told them, he was now of age to govern himself, and the Kingdom; and thereupon changed some of his great Officers, and Councillors, whereof this Tho. E. of Warwick, was one; who thenceforth retiring himself, Built that strong 
d 〈…〉  and stately Tower, standing at the North-East corner of Warwick Castle, the cost whereof 
e 〈…〉  amounted to three hundred ninety five pounds, five shillings and two pence. As also the whole body of the Collegiate Church of our Lady in Warwick, both which were finished in 17 R. 2. But from that time forwards, he could never regain the King's favour: So that Thomas de Mowbray, Earl Marshal, and Nottingham, taking advantage of the King's displeasure against him; and of the countenance that he himself then had at Court, brought 
f 〈…〉  his Writ of Error to reverse the Judgement given in 26 Edw. 3. on the behalf of Thomas then E. of Warwick, for the Dominion of Gowher in Wales: alleging, that the Process, whereupon the Suit in King Edward the thirds time, had been commenced, was directed to the Sheriff of Herefordshire, whereas the Land of Gowher, in question, lay in Wales: yet so fell out the issue of this business, though this Error, if it were one, did nothing relate to the just title; that, in 20 R. 2. Mowbray recovered 
g Ibid.  it.  
Nay this was not all: for jealousies and secret grudges, harboured by divers great men, towards those who were the King's chief favourites (and doubtless advisers in what he had done) and likewise by the King towards them began now to show their effects: so that the King, having wedded 
h Th' Wals. 380. n. 20. & p. 390.  Isabel Daughter to the King of France, (a Girl scarce eight years old) for better securing the twenty years' Truce made 
i 〈◊〉. 388. n. 20. (19 Ric. 2)  with that Nation, began to apprehend, that nothing could now hinder him from doing what he listed, and thereupon caused his Uncle the Duke of Gloucester, to be laid 
k Ibid. p. 390.  hold on at P●eshy in Essex, when he least thought thereof; and hurried him thence to ●alais, where he was secretly murdered 
l Ibid. p. 391. n. 40.  by the before mentioned Thomas Mowbray; not without the King's privity, as it was said. And the same 
m Ibid. p. 390.  day that the Duke of Gloucester was so seized on, the King invited this our Thomas Earl of Warwick to a Feast: who suspecting no danger came; but found it otherwise: for there was he arrested, and carried away prisoner; and putting 
n Ib. p. 391. n 30. Plac. in Parl. co●am R. 21 R. 2. n. 12.  himself upon the Parliament for Justice, acknowledging the meeting at Haringhay-Park, had judgement 
o Ib. p. 391. n 30. Plac. in Parl. co●am R. 21 R. 2. n. 12.  of death passed upon him: which hard sentence the K. (at the E. of Salisbury's instance 
* Froissard. 294 b. ) who alleged that he was seduced by the Duke of Gloucester, being an old man; and 
p Ibid.  withal, that there were never any of the Beauchamps, that did treason against the Crown of England) was pleased to suspend, and, instead thereof, banished him to the Isle of Man; where he was to continue prisoner during his life; directing his precept 
q Pat. 20 R 2. p. 3. m. 20.  to William de Scrope, Earl. of Wiltshire, (who then had the 
r Th. Wals. p. 391. n. 40.  Dominion of that Isle;) and to Sir Stephen de Scrope Knight, (dated at Westminster, 12 Octob. in the twentieth year of his Reign) straightly commanding them to carry him thither, and put him in sure custody, as they would be responsable body for body.  
Whereupon his Castle and Manor of Warwick, with divers other fair Lordships, were given 
* Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 3 m. 8. Pat. 22 R. 2 p. 1 m. 2.  by the King unto Thomas Holland Earl of Kent, and to the Heirs male of his body; and the rest of his Lands to others: and the next year following, the custody of Richard Beauchamp, his Son and Heir, and of Elizabeth his Wife, was committed 
s 〈…〉  to the same Thomas than made Duke of Surrey, (who had also a special grant 
t 〈…〉  of that suit of Arras Hangings in Warwick-Castle, which contained the Story of the Famous Guy of Warwick.  
Which hard measure to this Earl and his Son, occasioned Katherine the Nun at Shouldham, to petition 
u 〈…〉  the King in her own behalf; in regard she was the Grandchild and Heir to this Earl's Father, by Guy his eldest Son (as hath been already showed) and enjoyed no part of her inheritance. Whereupon she obtained an assignation 
* 〈…〉  of forty marks per annum Annuity, out of the King's Exchequer, during her life.  
But though this our Earl was thus banished to the Isle of Man, he continued not long there; for on the twelfth of july, 21 R. 2. the King's mandate 
x Claus. 22 R. 2 m. 31.  to the Constable of the Tower of London for his reception to imprisonment there, bears date; where he remained during the residue of King Richard's Reign; which was not long: for notwithstanding he had so strengthened himself by that alliance with the French (as hath been observed,) filled his coffers with vast sums of money by loans and otherwise; pulled down, and ruined all whose fidelity to himself he suspected; and advanced his Friends and favourites in that Parliament of 21 of his Reign; which damned those Acts, that by the power of the great ones, had been made in the Parliament of 11. Behold the Monster-multitude, agitated by the malice and ambition of his Enemies, took part with them, whereby he came to be suddenly overwhelmed in the Gulf of absolute destruction; being deposed from his Throne, and barbarously Murdered (as the Story of those times do manifest) and Henry of Lancaster Crowned K. in his room.  
In the first year of whose reign, all that had been done in the Parliament of 21. R. 2. being made null 
y Rot. Parl. 1 Hen. 4. n. 112. Pat. 1 H 4. m 14. & m 6.  and void this E. Thomas was then restored 
z Rot. Parl. 1 Hen. 4. n. 112. Pat. 1 H 4. m 14. & m 6.  to his full Liberty, Honour and Possessions; having all the goods in Warwick-Castle belonging to the before mentioned Thomas Holland Duke of Surrey▪ bestowed on him; and in 
a Rot. Parl. 1 Hen. 4. n. 112. Pat. 1 H 4. m 14. & m 6.  particular that suit of Hangings, containing the Story of the famous Guy; which had been forfeited to the new K. by the then attainder of Holland.  
But after this I find no more of his temporal employment (his death near approaching.) I shall therefore take notice of his pious works; which were these.  
In 49 Edw. 3. he established 
b Cartular. War. Com. 184. b.  an Anniversary for his Father, in the Collegiate Church of Warwick, for the solemnising whereof, the Dean, Canons, and Vicars of that Church, and every Priest in Warwick, who should come to the Dirige and Mass, was to have his Dinner and four pence in money. Moreover six shillings and eight pence to be distributed amongst the Friars of that Town; three shillings and four pence to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick, and twenty shillings yearly amongst the poor. In 5 R. 2. he built 
c Ex vet. membr. in bibl. Hat●on.  one of the Cells in the Monastery of Carthusians near Coventre; that being the time of its foundation. In 6 R. 2. he gave 
d Pat. 6 R. ●. p. 3. m. 16.  the perpetual Patronage of the Church dedicated to St. james (situate over the Gate, called Hongyngate in Warwick) to the Gilled of St. George; there newly founded, in a Chapel over the same Gate. And in 
e Rot Joh. ●ous. Ex compot. Balli●. War Com. de anno 17 Ric. 2. penès S. Archer Equ. au●.  15 R. 2. having finished the choir of the Collegiate Church begun by his Father; and newly built 
f Rot Joh. ●ous. Ex compot. Balli●. War Com. de anno 17 Ric. 2. penès S. Archer Equ. au●.  from the ground the whole body of that Church (which very Fabric now stands) he gave 
g Regist. Colleg. de Warr. 94. a.  the Manor of Hasdoure, with the advowson of the Church; as also the Advowson of the Church of Wolfhamcote (both in Com. Warr.) together with the perpetual patronage of the Church of Wyclesford, in Cambridgeshire, unto the the Dean and Canons thereof, and their successors, to pray for the good estate of King Richard the second and of Queen Anne then his Consort; of himself and Margaret his Countess; Sir William Beauchamp his Brother, and joan his wife, during their lives in this world; and for the health of their Souls after their departure hence; as also for the Souls of their progenitors, ancestors and all the faithful deceased.  
And by his Testament 
h Arundel. Vol. 1. f. 180. , bearing date at Warwick-Castle 1 Apr. anno 1400 (1 H. 4.) bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Collegiate Church before specified, likewise to every Town, whereof he was Lord or Patron of the Church, twenty marks in money in the name of his Principal 
* Id est. a Mortuary. . But if he should depart this life at Warwick; then he appointed, that this Collegiate Church of our Lady there, should have the best Beast. For his Hearse he directed that three hundred pound weight of Wax, in six Tapers, and seven Mortars, to remain in that Church: and sixty poor men in Gowns, made of white cloth, to carry each of them a Torch, at the solemnising of his Funeral. Also, that forty of these Torches, after his Exequys were finished, should be distributed to the poor Churches of his patronage; the residue to remain to that Collegiate Church at Warwick. Moreover that all his friends attending the Funeral, should have good entertainment; viz. a Supper over night and a Dinner on the next day: and that money should be distributed to the poor according to the discretion of his Executors: Also thirty Trentals to be sung for his Soul, with all possible speed that might be after his decease; and a thousand Masses in like sort; viz. of the Trinity, of the Holy Ghost, of the Nativity of our Saviour, of the Holy Cross, of the five Festivals of our Lady, of the Resurrection, of the Ascension, of Corpus Christi, of the Angels, of All-Saints, and of Requiem, of every feast sixty seven Masses, five in the whole excepted.  
By this Testament he likewise gave to the King, an Image of the Blessed Virgin, with two Cruets, silver and gilt, made in the fashion of two Angels. To the Archbishop of Canterbury, a Tablet of Gold; To the College of our Lady at Warwick (before mentioned) a Cross with the pedestal silver and gilt; and enamelled with the Story of our Saviors Passion; and a precious stone, called a Berill, Bound with silver and enamelled, to put the Host into; also his best Censer, with a Chalice, two Cruets of silver gilt; with a Basin, and a piece of silver enamelled. To his College of Elmeley a Vestment. To Richard his Son and Heir, his Benediction, and these particulars; viz. a Bed of Silk, embroidered with Bears, and his Arms; with all belonging thereto. A ... wrought with the Arms and Story of Guy of Warwick, his Sword, Harness, and Ragged-staves likewise.  
Moreover, he appointed that the Sword and Coat of Mail, sometime belonging to the famous Guy, with his Cup of the Swan; and the Knives and Saltsellars for the Coronation of a King, should be and remain to his said Son and his Heirs after him. To his Daughter Beauchamp his best Nouche. To his Brother of Bergavenny, and his Sisters of Suffolk, and Clifford; and to his Niece Katherine Beauchamp, the Nun at Shouldham, each of them some gift of his, according to his Executors liking; to the end that his memory might be preferred by them. And to his Cousin le Despencer, a pair of Pater-nosters of Coral with Buckles of Gold.  
This Earl being also a Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, having a great reputation for his valour, public-spiritedness, piety, and Charity, as Rous affirmeth, departed 
i Esc. 2. H. 5. n. 50.  this life upon the 8▪ of April, anno 1401. (2 H. 4.) and lieth buried in the South part of the Collegiate Church at Warwick, under a fair monument of Marble, with Margaret his Wife, Daughter to William Lord Ferrer of Groby.  
Which Margaret by her testament 
k Arundel Vol. 1. f. 2●● , bearing date 28 Novemb. Anno 1406. (8 Hen. 4.) bequeathed her body to sepulture there also; appointing, that at the solemnising of her Exequys, there should be five Tapers, containing five pound of Wax, burning about it, from the beginning of Service, on the Eve before her Funeral, till the high Mass of Requiem, on the morrow after: and at the same time twenty Torches to be held burning by twenty poor men about her Hearse; but to remain afterwards for the high Altar, and other Altars of that Church, for the honour of God, according to ancient custom and right. Which noble Lady died, 22 jan. anno. 1406. (8 Hen. 4.) Earl Richard her Son, being then 25 years of age.   

Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny.  
BUt before I proceed with my discourse of of him, I shall take notice of William 
William.  Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny the younger Son of Thomas Earl of Warwick, and Katherine Mortimer; and his posterity.  
In 40 Edw. 3. this William attended 
x Froiss, 〈◊〉 & 2. f. 133. b.  john Duke of Lancaster, with his Forces into Spain. And when the English Army was drawn up to give battle to the King of Castille, the Duke of Lancaster said 
y Ibid. 138. b  to him, Sir William, behold yonder your Enemies, this day ye shall seem a good Knight or else die in the quarrel. And in 44 Edw. 3. served 
z Rot. Vase. 44 Edw. 3. m. 3. Froissard. f. 175. a.  the King in his Wars of France; being 
a Rot. Vase. 44 Edw. 3. m. 3. Froissard. f. 175. a.  then a Knight, and of the retinue to john of Gant Duke of Lancaster.  
In 47 Edw. 3. he was 
b Froissard. f. 190. a.  in that expedition made into France, by the same Duke of Lancaster. Moreover in 1 R. 2. he was constituted governor 
c Rot. Fin. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m 9  of the Castle and County of Pembroke, and the same year served 
d Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  in the King's Navy at Sea (under the conduct of the Duke of Lancaster) to oppose the hostilities of the French, who had at that time invaded 
e Th. Wals. p. 197. n. 30.  the Isle of Wight, and made divers bold attempts upon the Coast of Sussex.  
In 3 Ric. 2. he was 
f Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into France, in aid 
g Th. Wals. p. 247. n. 30.  of the Duke of Britanny. And in 4 Ric. 2. (being then Lord Chamberlain 
h Pat. 4 R. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  to the King) he had in consideration of his services, done and to be done▪ the grant 
i Pat. 4. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  of two hundred pounds per annum for his life.  
He was likewise the same year retained 
k 〈…〉 , by Indenture, to serve the King in the parts of Portugal, and Spain, with two hundred Men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, for one quarter of a year, under the command of Edmund de Langley, Earl of Cambridge, being then Marshal 
* 〈…〉  of the Host. And in 5 Ric. 2. continued 
l 〈…〉  still in the King's service beyond-Sea: So likewise 
m 〈…〉  in 6 R. 2. and was then retained 
n 〈…〉  to serve under the command of that warlike Bishop of Norwich (scil. Henry Spenser) at that time Victorious 
o 〈…〉  in Flanders; but in 
p 〈…〉  regard he did not receive the full sum of five hundred marks before hand, according to his agreement with that Bishop, he declined 
q 〈…〉  the Service.  
In 7 R. 2. he was made Captain 
r Rot Franc. 7 R. 2. m. 20.  of Calais; and retained by Indenture 
s Ex ipso autogr. penès 〈◊〉 pell.  for the safe custody thereof, with an hundred and forty men at Arms on Horseback, whereof himself with nine other Knights to be part of the number; an hundred and fifty Archers on Horseback, an hundred men at Arms, and an hundred and eighty three Archers on Foot; as also four Esq on Horseback with condition, that twenty Men at Arms and ten Archers on Horseback with ten Archers on Foot belonging to the Treasurer of Cala●s, should be under his command, in relation to that service. In consideration whereof, he was for his own wages, to have ●our shillings per di●m, for the rest of his Knights two shillings, and Men at Arms on Horse back twelve pence, which retainer was for two years: but the next ensuing year, the same Covenants were renewed 
t Ibid.  for three years more; and 
u Ibid.  in 11 and 12 R. 2. for each of those years singly.  
In the same 7 year of ●. 2 wherein he was thus first retained, King Richard constituted 
* Rot. Franc. 7 R. 2. m. 16.  him one of his Commissioners to treat of Peace with the King of France. So likewise in 
x Rot. Franc. 9 R. 2. m. 24.  9 R. 2. Being thus fixed at Calais, he took 
y H. Knighton. 2676. n. 20.  (by times) no less than forty eight vessels from the French; whereof two were laden with Spices, and some with white Herrings, bound for Sc●iuse.  
In this year also he again attended 
* Froissard. lib 3, & 4. f. 64. b.  the Duke of Lancaster into Spain, for recovery 
† Froissard. lib 3, & 4. f. 64. b.  of the Inheritance of the Kingdom of Castille, as the right of Constance his Wife.  
In 10 R. 2. he was made Captain 
z Pat. 10 R. 2. p. 1 m. 23.  of the Castles of Pembroke, and K●●garan, in Wales. And in 11 R. 2. being 
a Rot. Fran. 11 Ric. 2. m. 6.  still Captain of Calais, was constituted 
b Rot. Fran. 11 Ric. 2. m. 6.  one of the K. Commissioners to treat of Peace with the E. of Flanders, So likewise 
c Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 11.  in 13 R. 2. And the same year made a notable sally 
d H. Knighton. 2678. n. 40.  out of Calais towards Bo●o●●ne; in which he sl●w and took many of the French.  
After this he took 
e 〈…〉  fourteen French Vessels bound for Sciule, whereof one was for the most part laden with Horseshoes; another with Torches, Wax-lights, and other necessaries, in order 
f 〈…〉  to an attempt upon England, then intended by the French.  
About 
g 〈…〉  this time there being no small discontent, by many of the great Lords, by reason of the ill Government; the King looking 
h 〈…〉  upon this William de Beauchamp as a favourer of those haughty spirited men, sent his 
i 〈…〉  Letters to him, to render up his Government at Calais; and by the same messenger sent 
k 〈…〉  other Letters to the King of France; But he refused to render his Commission; saying, that he received that charge and trust publicly from the King, in the presence of his Nobles, and therefore would not quit it in a private manner; seizing 
l 〈…〉  upon those Letters, so sent to the King of France, which he, conveyed into England, unto the Duke of Gloucester.  
And when john de la Pole (Brother to Michael Earl of Suffolk, a great favourite) whom the King had made Captain of Calais, came thither to enter upon that charge; this William laid hold 
n Ibid. 270●. n. 10.  on him, and brought him over into England: whereat the King took such offence that he committed 
o Ibid. 270●. n. 10.  this our William to custody; but upon second thoughts soon enlarged 
p Ibid. 270●. n. 10.  him.  
After this, scil. in 1 Henr. 4. he was made Justice 
q Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 4. m. ●  of South-Wales for life; and Governor 
r Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  of the Castle, and County of Pembroke and Lordship of Tineby, of the Castle and Lordship of Kilgaran, and County of ●sterlowe also for life; paying 
s Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  to the Exchequer seventy marks per annum.  
To the Collegiate Church of Warwick, (of his Ancestors foundation,) he gave 
t Regist. Colleg. de Warr. penès Remem. R. in Scacc. f. 81. b.  for the good estate of King Richard the second, and of Queen Anne his consort; likewise for the good estate of himself and jone his Wife, during their lives; and for the health of all their Souls afterwards, the Advowsons' of the Churches of Spellesbury, and Chadsley-Corbet in Worcestershire. And having been made Knight, 
u Ex vet. MS. penès H St. George, Epu. aur.  of the most noble Order of the Garter, as also summoned 
* Claus. de iisdem ann i● dorso.  to Parliament, from 16 Ric. 2. until 8 H. 4. inclusive, by the name of William Beauchamp de Bergavenny Chivalier; being then possessed of the Castle of Bergave●●y, and other Lands, which john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke had entailed upon him (as in my discourse of that Earl is showed:) he made his Testament 
x Arundel. Vol. 2. f. 155.  25 April, Ann. 1408 (9 H. 4.) and thereby bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-Preachers (commonly called the Blackfriars) at Hereford, next and beneath the Tomb of the same john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke: appointing, that five Tapers should be hung about his Body, as soon as might be after his death. Moreover, that twenty four poor men should be clothed in black and each of them to hold a Torch in his hand; receiving two pence a piece for that service. To which place of his Burial, he bequeathed twenty marks, or more, as his Executors should think fit; as also an hundred pounds for the charge of his Funeral; directing that ten thousand Masses should be sung for his Soul, in all the haste that might be, after his death, by the most honest Priests that could be got: and that four good Priests should be found, by the space of ten years, to sing for his Soul, and for the Soul of his Lord Sir john Hastings Earl of Pembroke; and for all the Souls for whom he had obligation. He likewise gave to his poor Tenants within his Lordships, an hundred pound. To joan his Wife a pair of Basins, covered, and over-gilt; having the Arms of Warwick and Arundel empaled on them. To Richard his Son his best Sword and Harness for the Justs of Peace, which belonged to Warr. To joan and Elizabeth his Daughters, a thousand marks a piece, to their marriage. And constituting Thomas Arundel Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas then Earl of Arundel, joan his 
y Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 3●.  own Wife (with others his Executors, departed) this life upon Friday the 8 of May. 12 H. 4. being then seized 
z Ibd.  of the S●ke of Oswa●d●e●, in Com. Nott. the Manor of Su●terfeid, and Aston- Cantlow, in Com. Warw. the Manors of Padyngtone, in Com. Surr. Wridlington, in Com. Suff. Worsfield, in Com. Salop. Fordham, Ea●-Hanyngfeld, West-Hanyngfeld Choriton, Redswell, and South-Hanyngfeld, in Com. Essex. Spe●lesbury, in Com. Oxon. Ke●emarton, in Com. Glouc. Chadsley- Corbet Pyriton- Power, Neshington- Beauchamp, Herington, Purwil, Dunclent, Rusho●,; and Fe●enham, with the custody of the Forest, as also of the Manors of Shireevestench, and Kiderminster, all in Com. Wigorn. and of the Castles of Bergevenny, and Grosmund, in the Marches of Wales; leaving issue by joan his Wife, one 
a Commun de 〈…〉. 3 H. 7. Rot. 51. Suff  of the Daughters to Richard Earl of Arundel, Richard Beauchamp his Son 
b ●sc. 12 H. 4. u● supra.  and Heir, than fourteen years of age.  
Which Richard, 
Richard , shortly after his Father's death (viz. upon the day of the seven Sleepers Anno 1411.) took to wife Isabel Sister and Heir to Richard son and heir to Thomas late Lord Despencer; Cousin and Heir of Elizabeth, Wife of Edward Lord le Despencer, Mother of the said Thomas.  
But before I proceed with my discourse of this Richard; I shall take leave to transcribe part of the Testament 
* Chichley. f 455. a.  of joan his Mother (who was Daughter to Richard Earl of Arundel, and one 
e Esc. ●. H. 5 n. 54. Ro●● in. 3● H. 6. m 4.  of the Sisters and Coheirs to Thomas Earl of Arundel, as also Widow of Humphrey de Bo●un Earl of Hereford, Essex, and Northampton:) in regard that by it the greatness and state, wherein the Nobility of England in those days lived, may in some sort be discerned.  
IN the name of the blessed Trynyte, Fader, Sonn, and Holy Ghost, the tenth day of janyver, in the year of our Lord 1434. I Johanne Beauchamp Lady of Bergavenny, as a meek Daughter of Holi Chirche, full in the Christian Faith and belive; hool in mind, and body, (blessed be God) considering that the freel condition of this wretched and unstable lief, is full of perils; and the yend and conclusion thereof is not eli but Death, fro the which no person of none estate schall escape; and therefore, purposing, with the leve of God, to dispose such goods, as of his grace he hath lent me, in such use as might be most to his plesauns, and profit of my, Soul, and alle theirs that I am bounden to; I have ordained and make my Testament, and last Will in this form.  
First, I bequeatheth my Soul to the mercy of my blessed Saviour, and maker Ihesu Chryst, through the beseeching of his blessed Mother Mary, and alle holy company in Hevene; and my simple and wretched body, to be buried in the Queer of the Frere-prechours of Hereford, in a new tomb, by my worthy Lord, and sometime Husband, Sir William Beauchamp, on whoos Soul God have merci.  
But I well that my Bodi be kept unburied, in the place where it happeneth me to die, unto the time my Maygne be clothed in black; my Hers, my Chare, and other covenable purveyance made▪ and then to be carried unto the place of my ●y●ying before rehearsed, with alle the worship that ought to be done unto a Woman of mine estate; which God knoweth well, procedith not of no pomp or vain glory, that I am set in for my Bodi; but tor a memorial and remembrance of my Soul, to my Kin, Friends, Servants and alle other.  
And I wol that every Parish Chyrch, that my said Bodi resteth ●nne, a night after it passeth fro the place of my dying be offered two clothes of Gold; and yt her rest in any College or Conventual Chirche, three Clothes of Gold. Also I devise, that in every Cathedral Chirche or conventual, where my Bodi rests a night, toward the place where my Bodi shall be buried; that the Dean, Abbot or Prior have six shillings eight pence, and every Cannon, Monk, vicar, Pressed, or Clerk, that is at the Dirige at the Mass yn the morning, shall have twelve pence.  
Also I ordain, that anon aftar my bury●g, there be done for my Soul, five thousand Masses, in alle the haste that they may goodly: and I bequeatheth unto the House of the said Freres at Hereford, in general, 300 Marks, for to find two priests, perpetually to sing for my Lord my Husband, my Lord my Fader, my Lady my Mother, and me; and Sir Hugh Burnel Kt. and alle my good doers, and alle christian Souls; the one Pressed to sing the first Mass in the morning, in the same House; and the other the last Mass that is done yn the day yn the same House; so that it be seen, that there be sure ordinauns made therefore, to be kept perpetually, as Law wool. And I bequeatheth each Frere of the same House, in special, the day of my burying, to pray for my Soul three shillings four pence.  
And I wool that the foresaid Freers have a hool suit of black; that is to say a Chesepyl, two Tunicles, three Coops with my best pair of Candlestecks of silver writhe; and my best suit of Uestments of Cloth of Gold, with Peacocks; with altar clothes, and aubes, and alle that longeth thereto; for a memorial perpetualie to use him every year at the Anniversary of my Lord my Husband, and of me. And for the costs of mine enterrement, upon my death and burying I ordain and devise a thousand marks.  
And I devise an hundred marks to be dalt penny meal, or more, after the discretion of mine Executors, am●ng poor men and Women, that come to mine Enterement, the day of my burying. And I ordain and devise to have five priests to sing for me 20 Winters, for my Lord my Fader, my Lady my Mother, my Husband, my Son Richard Earl of Worcester, Sir Hugh Burnell Kt, and alle my good doers, and alle christian Souls; and that of the most honest persons, and good conversations that may be foulden: of which five priests, I ordain and devise two, to sing in the Parish of Rechford, and other three in Kirkeby-Belers in the County of 〈◊〉 during the term aforeseyd.  
Moreover I devise two hundred marks to be departed among my poor Tenants in England, to such place as most need is, after the discretion of mine Executors. Also I devise one hundred pound to be disposed in Clothing, Bedding, Horse, Oxen, and other bestial and necessaries, within halve a yexe after my death; and to be yeven and dalt among Bed red men, and other poor people, dwellying yn the Lordships that I have. And also I devise, that Bartholomew Brokesby, and Wauter Kebyll; be every year at Hereford, the day of my Anniversary, seeing that my Obite, with the remnant of the Obsequies, be done in due wise, to the most profit of my Soul; spending about the execution thereof at every time ten pounds, after theer discretion.  
Moreover, I devise to the marriage of poor Maidens, dwelling within my Lordships one hundred pound; and to the making and amending of fabull Brugges, and foul ways one hundred pound. And to the finding and deliverance of poor prisoners, that have been well conditioned forty pound.  
Also I bequeatheth to Sir James, son and air to the Earl of Ormond five hundred pounds, to be despent by mine Executors about the defence of my lands, that I give and assign him by the Will of my landis, in case they be challenged, or impugned wrongfully, within his age; or else to have the same Money, or else so much thereof as is unspend at his full age, to the same intent; and a payr of Basyns' gilt and covered, with my Arms. And I devise and bequeatheth to the same Sir James, a Bed of Gold of Swans, with Tapetter of green Tapestry, with branches and flowers of divers colours; and two payr sheets of reins, a payr of sustyaunce, sir payr of other sheets, fix payr of Blankets, six Materas, six Pelowes, and with Quessons and Bancoves that longen to the Bed aforesaid, with alle my stuff at Bergavenny, a pane of Monyvere, with alle my Armure in England and Wales: Which Goods, I Will that it shall abide in the keeping of Robert Darcy, Bartholomew Brokesby, and Wauter Kebell, till the said Sir James be twenty year of age. And yn case that the said Sir James die within the said age, withouten issue of his Body lawfully begotten, than I wol and devyse alle the foresaid goods to be delivered to John of Ormond his Brother, to the same wise that the said Sir James should have hit; and if John die ere he come of the same age, I wol that Thomas Ormond his Brother have hit to the same wise, that John should have hit; or if Thomas die, ere he come at that age, than I wool that alle these Goods be sold, and done for my Soul and Heres, and alle my good doers.  
And I bequeatheth to the same John of Ormond a Bed of Cloth of Gold, with Lebardes, with those Queshions and tapets of my best red Wostede, that longen to the same Bed, and Baneours and Forms to long to the same Bed: Also four payr of Sheets, four payr of Blanketss, three Pelowes, and three Materas. And I bequeatheth unto Thomas of Ormond, his Brother, a Bed of Uelvet, white and black paled, with Quyshions, tapets, and formers that long to the same Bed, three payr of Sheets, three payr of Blankets, three Pelows, and three Materas. And I bequeatheth unto Elizabeth his Sister a Bed of Blue Baudekyn, with Quyshions, tapets of Blue Worsted, and forms that long to the same Bed; four payr of Sheets, four payr of Blankets, four Pelows, and four Materas.  
And I bequeatheth to my son Sir James of Ormond, three of the best Horse in my Chare, and John his Brother my next best, and Thomas his Brother my next best afture him, and John Grace the sixth. And I bequeatheth to John of Ormond, and Thomas his Brother, in defence of their livelihood, that I have bequest hem, either of them Five hundred marks: Also I bequeatheth to Bartholomew Brokesby, my Hulling of black, red, and green, with Morys Letters, with Quyshions, with Bancours, and Costers. And I bequeatheth unto the same Bartholomew, my Bed of Silk, black, and red, embroidered with Wodbynd Flowers of Sylver; and alle the Costers and Apparyl, that longeth thereto: And I wol that the said Bartholomew have twelve payr of Sheets of the best Cloth that I have, ●ave Reynes, sir payr of Blankets, and a pane of Menyver; and a Bowl of Sylver, called Playcebolle, and my best Cup of Gold, covered; and my round basin of Sylver, pounced with Morys Letters, with the Ewer that longeth to the same basin. And I bequeatheth to the same Bartholomew a Dozen Uessels of Sylver garnished, and two Basyns and two Ewers of Sylver, and my best Gown furred with Marters.  
And I devise to Robert Darcy Four hundred marks, and my image of our Lady, that the Earl of March got me, and a Cup of Gold covered.  
Also I devise to Wauter Kebell one hundred marks, and three of my best low Horse; and I wol that the said Waute● have my best black Bed of silk, with all the Apparel of a Chamber of the best black Tapetter that I have, and six payr of Sheets, and six payr of Blankets, three Materas, and my round basin of Sylver, with Bolles, and a Ewer that longeth thereto, and my little Saler, and six Spoons of Sylver, that been in my Manor at the Snytterfeld; and my best stained Halle, with a Porell Pot, and three piece of Sylver; and a great Maser, covered, that was Sir Adam Persales, and my second Gown of Marters.  
And I bequeatheth the remnant of my Gowns, Furred with Marters, to my son Sir James Of Ormond, & to his two Brethren, after the discretion of mine Executors. And I bequeatheth to Isabel Mutton one hundred marks for her marriage. And I bequeatheth to Floris Lee One hundred marks, and two Horse to his marriage; and I bequeatheth to Richard Burley one hundred marks, so both they be ruled by me, and mine Executors, and dwell with me whilst I live. And I bequeatheth to Raynald Mutton one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to Thomas Besford one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to John Daunsey twenty pound. And I bequeatheth to Henry Leicester twenty pound. And I bequeatheth to Henry Fillongl●y one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to Alyson Darcy one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to Henry Brokusby one hundred marks, under the condition that he be governed by me, and by the worthiest of his kin. And I bequeatheth to John Massy one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to Philip Cuberley twenty pound, and to William Loudham one hundred marks. And I bequeatheth to Elizabeth Daughter of the Earl of Ormond one hundred marks, and to Thomas Blankany twenty pound, and to John Yerdley ten marks, and to John Bultus ten pound, and to little Lewes ten marks, and to John Hull one hundred shillings, and to Thomas Burton ten pound, and to Thomas Welby one hundred shillings, and to John Foreman forty shillings, and to John Gardener of Bergavenny four marks.  
And also I wool, that alle the remnant of my servants be rewarded aftur the discretion of mine Executors.  
Also I devise to my priests and Clerks of my Chapel, if they go with my Body, and do my Obsequies daily, till I be buried, on my costs, and to ben ruled by mine Executors one hundred marks, And I wol that my wards with her marriages, and alle the lyvelode that I have by him, be under the Governauns of Robert Darcy, Bartholomew Brokusby, and Wauter Kebell; they to fulfil hit, and to dispose hit to the most advantage of my Soul; and to perform hit, and put in execution my Will, and my device aforesaid.  
I ordain and make mine Executors Mr. John bath, Cannon of Welles, taking for his labour forty pound; and if he take ministration, Robert Darcy, Barth. Brokusby, and Wauter Kebell, Sir William Creke taking for his labour of he take ministration twenty pound and John Bultus. And I wol that Wauter Kebell, ne John Bultus admynister, ne do nothing that touchyth my Testament in any wise, without the advise or Commandment of the remnent of mine said Executors.  
And the residue of my Goods I wol and ordain hem to be disposed by mine Executours, to be●v yearly charges of my Obites, and in Aimesdedes, doying in the mean time, whiles they wol last: requiting and praying alle those persons, Executors aforenamyd; and, so far as I dare or may, charging him; that as my singular trust is in him afore other, they refuse not but to take upon him the Administration of this Testament, with the Conditions afore rehearsed; and put it in execution, as they would I should do for him in like case, and as they wol answer before the most high and mightifull judge, at the dreadful day of Dome, where both they and I shall appear.  
In witness, that this is my last Will, I have set hereto my Sele, ywritten the day and year aforeseyd.  
I now return to Richard Beauchamp, Lord Bergavenny, Son and Heir to William beforementioned, by this great Lady joan last remembered.  
In 4 Hen. 5. upon the death of Constance, the Widow of Thomas, late Lord le Spenser, he had Livery 
a R●●. 〈◊〉. 4 Hen. 5 m. 3.  of those Lands, lying in the Counties of Devon and Cornwall, which she held for term of life in Dower: And the same year being retained 
b Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell. Rot. 〈◊〉. a Hen 5. m 16.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, received Four hundred seventy seven pounds in hand, for the better support of himself in that employment. After which, continuing 
c Rot. Fran. 5 Hen. 5. m 15. Rot Fran. 7 Hen. 5 m. 11.  for the most part there, and meriting well for his fidelity and valour, in those notable times of Action, he was by that Martial King, in the eighth of his Reign, advanced 
d Lel Itin. Vol 6. fol. 89. Pat. Not. 9 Hen 5. m. 30. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158. n 50.  to the title of Earl of Worcester.  
And the next year following, in consideration of his especial Services in those Wars, obtained a Grant 
e Lel Itin. Vol 6. fol. 89. Pat. Not. 9 Hen 5. m. 30. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158. n. 50.  from the King, of all the Lands, Castles, and Lordships, which did belong to Sir Gilbert de Vmfranville Knight, as well within the Duchy of Normandy, as any other place, which the King had conquered, viz. All those which before the Kings coming to Tanque, did belong to the Lord of Tuttevile; to hold to himself, and the Heirs-males of his Body, paying yearly to the King his Heirs and Successors, a Coat of Male of pure Calibe, at the Feast of S. john Baptist.  
But still attending the Camp, was, at length, unhappily wounded 
f Lel Itin. Vol 6. fol. 89. Pat. Not. 9 Hen 5. m. 30. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158. n. 50.  on his side, at Mewsenbury in France, by a stone from a Sling; which putting a period 
g Lel Itin. Vol 6. fol. 89. Pat. Not. 9 Hen 5. m. 30. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158. n. 50.  to his life, he was buried 
h Lel 〈◊〉 ut supra.  at Tewsbury, at the end of the Choir, near to the Chapel of the famous Robert Fitz-Hamon; leaving issue 
i Lel 〈◊〉 ut supra.  by Isabel his Wife (of whom I have already made mention) one sole daughter and heir called Elizabeth, born 
k Lel 〈◊〉 ut supra.  at Hanley Castle in Com. Wigorn. 16 Decemb. An. 1415. And afterwards married 
l Lel 〈◊〉 ut supra.  to Edward Nevil, a younger Son to Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland.  
Unto which Elizabeth, all the Manors and Lands, whereof her Father died seized, did of right descend, excepting the Castle and Lordship of Bergavenny; which by a special Entail 
m Rot Fin ●4 H. 6 m 16.  made in King Richard the Seconds time, by William Beauchamp, than Lord Bergavenny, was for failer of Issue-male of the Body of that William, by joan then his Wife, to resort unto Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, (Brother to him the said William) and to the Heirs-male of his Body, as it accordingly did, viz. Unto 
n Rot Fin ●4 H. 6 m 16.  Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, Son and Heir to the said Thomas.  
Which Richard, Earl of Warwick, observing the before-specified Isabel (Widow unto Richard, Earl of Worcester, then deceased) to be a very great Heir, obtained a special Dispensation 
o 〈…〉  from the Pope, and took 
p 〈…〉  her to Wife.  
Having thus ended my Discourse of William Beauchamp, Lord Bergavenny, and his Male Line, I return to Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, Son and Successor to the last Earl Thomas; for the better preserving of whose memory, we are not a little obliged to the pains of that sometime industrious Antiquary, john Rous (his contemporary) a Chantry-Priest at Guyes Cli●● near Warwick; who being a good Historian, and specially affected to this Noble Family; hath with no less care than diligence, strictly observed the most remarkable passages of his life; and with singular art and skill, represented them in lively Pictures from his Birth to his Death, which hath not a little added to the lustre of his Story.  
This Richard being born 
q 〈…〉  at his Father's Manor House of Sa●warpe in Com. Wigorn. 28 jan. An. 1381. (5 Rich. 2.) had to his Godfathers 
r 〈…〉 , King Richard the Second, and Richard Scrope, than Bishop of ●oventrey and Lichfield, afterwards Archbishop of York.  
Passing by his Infancy, I come to his riper years.  
In 1 Hen. 4. he was made Knight 
s Ex cod. MS. pe●●● custodem magnae 〈◊〉 Reg●s, f. 12.  of the bath, at that King's Coronation; and in 4 H. 4. performing his homage, had Livery 
t Tho Wals. 4●7. n. 20.  of his Lands.  
The next ensuing year, at the Coronation 
u Tho Wals. 4●7. n. 20.  of Qu. jane (Wife to King Henry the Fourth) upon the Twenty sixth of january he kept Justs 
x Hist. MS. ut supra.  on the Queen's part, against all comers; wherein he behaved himself most nobly: And the same year was retained 
y Ex Autogr. pe●es Cleric. 〈◊〉  to serve the King for one whole year, with one hundred Men at Arms, and three hundred Archers; john, Lord Aud●ey, being then of his Retinue.  
In 4 Hen. 4. his Military Valour was singularly manifested against that great Rebel Owen Glendowr, whose Bannor he then took 
z Hist. MS. ut supra. , putting him to flight 
a Hist. MS. ut supra. . So likewise against 
b Ibid.  the Percies, in that memorable Battle of Shrewsbury, about the same time; after which, ere long, he was made Knight 
c Ibid.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
And in 9 Hen. 4. obtaining Licence 
d Claus. 9 H. 4. ●. 17.  to visit the Holy Land, for performance of the vow he had made, and pilgrimage he resolved to take; he fi●ted himself with all necessaries for that journey, and passed the Sea: In which voyage, visiting 
e 〈…〉  his Cousin, the Duke of Barr, he was nobly received and entertained by him for eight days, who thence accompanied him to Paris. Where being arrived, the King of France then wearing his Crown, in reverence of that holy Feast, made him to sit at his Table; and at his departure, sent an Herald to conduct him safely through that Realm.  
Out of which, ent●ing Lombary, he was met 
f 〈…〉  by another Herald from Sir Pandulph Malacet or Malet, with a challenge to perform certain feats of Arms with him at Uerona, upon a day assigned for the Order of the Garter; and in the presence of Sir Galeot of Mantua; whereunto he gave his assent 
g 〈…〉 . And as soon as he had performed his pilgrimage at Rome, returned to Uerona, where he and his Challenger were first to just, next to fight with Axes; afterwards with Arming Swords, and lastly, with sharp Daggers. At the day and place assigned for which exercises, came great resort of people, Sir Pandulph entering the Lists with nine Spears born before him: But the Act of Spears being ended, they fell to it with Axes; in which encounter Sir Pandulph received a sore wound on the Shoulder, and had been utterly slain, but that Sir Galeot cried Peace.  
From thence 
h Ibid.  he traveled to Venice; where being nobly received by the Duke and others, he had many great presents given him, by reason of the honour he had so gained at Uerona.  
When he came 
i Ibid.  to jerusalem, he had much respect showed him by the Patriarches Deputy, and having performed his Offerings at the Sepulchre of our Saviour, he set up his Arms on the North side of the Temple; which continued there many years after, by the relation of divers Pilgrims that came from thence.  
At the time of his being thus at jerusalem, a Noble Person, called Baltredam, (the Sultan's Lieutenant) hearing that he was descended from the famous Sir Guy of Warwick, whose Story they had in Books of their own Language, invited him to his Palace; and royally feasting him, presented him with three Precious Stones of great value; besides divers clothes of Silk and Gold, given to his servants. Where this Baltredam told him privately, that he faithfully believed as he did, though he durst not discover himself; and rehearsed the Articles of the Creed. But on the morrow, he feasted Sir Baltredams' servants, and gave them Scarlet, with other English Cloth: Which being showed to Sir Baltredam, he returned again to him, and said, He would wear his Livery, and be Marshal of his Hall. Whereupon he gave Sir Baltredam a Gown of Black Peak Furred; and had much discourse with him, for he was skilful in sundry Languages.  
From jerusalem he came 
k Ibid.  back to Venice, and was there nobly received. Thence traveled he into Russia, Lithuania, Poland, Prussia, Westphalia, and some Countries of Germany; showing great valour in divers Tourneaments, whilst he was in those parts.  
And no sooner returned into England, but that he was by Indenture, dated 2 Octob. 12 H. 4. retained 
l Ex antogr. pendl Cleric. Pell.  with Henry, Prince of Wales, (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Fifth) to serve him as well in times of Peace as War; both in this Realm, upon, and beyond the Seas, for Two hundred and fifty marks per annum, to be paid out of the Prince's Exchequer at Caermarthen, at Easter and Michaelmass, by even portions: And whensoever he should be in that Prince's Court, to have four Esquires, and six Yeomen with him; and diet there for them all. Provided, that the Prince in service of War, should have the third part of what he got in Battle; and the Third of the thirds of what his Men at Arms should gain: And in case he took any great Commander, Fort, or Castle, the Prince likewise to have them, giving him reasonable satisfaction.  
In the same year he was joined 
m Rot. Sco●. 12 H 4. m. 6.  with the Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat with certain Commissioners from the King of Scots, touching a Peace betwixt both Realms.  
Certain it is, that he stood in high estimation with that Heroic Prince, with whom he had been so retained, as before is showed; for at his Coronation (when he came to be King) he was constituted 
n Pat. 1 H. ●▪ p. ●. m. 36▪  High Steward of England for that Solemnity: And the same year made one of his Commissioners to Treat with others from the King of France, touching a firm Peace betwixt both Crowns; as also for the better securing thereof, to Treat for a Marriage betwixt K. Henry and Catherine, Daughter to the King of France.  
In 2 Hen. 5. when the Sect of Lollards (being numerous in all parts of the Realm) had conspired to seize the King and his Brothers, with divers other persons of great quality, and to murder them; likewise 
o Tho Wal●. p 430. n. 30.  to destroy the Monasteries and Prelates, and to share their Possessions; he forthwith armed 
p Tho Wal●. p 430. n. 30.  himself, and assisted much in the subduing them.  
After which, scil. 3 Hen. 5. he was retained 
q 〈◊〉 autogr. penc. Cleric. Pe●●.  by Indenture, bearing date 19 junii, to serve the King as Captain of ●alais, until Febr. 3. An. 1416. (4 Hen. 5.) And to have with him in the time of Truce or Peace, for the safeguard thereof, Thirty Men at Arms, himself and three Knights accounted as part of that number; Thirty Archers on Horseback, Two hundred Foot Soldiers, and Two hundred Archers, all of his own retinue; besides ten Men at Arms, and ten Archers on Horseback, belonging to the Treasurer of Calais. For which service, he was to receive for himself six shillings eight pence per diem, for his Knights two shillings a piece; for the rest of his Horse twelve pence; for every Archer on Horseback, and Foot Soldier eight pence; and for every Archer on foot, sixpence per diem, for their Wages. In which Town there was also to be at the King's charges Forty Cross Bowmen, twenty Carpenters, and five Masons; besides Bowyers, with other Officers, and Pensioners: And in time of War, he to have One hundred and forty Men on Horseback, himself and sixty Knights accounted part, One hundred and fifty Archers on Horseback, One hundred Foot Soldiers, One hundred eighty four Archers on foot; and four Scouts on Horseback for his own retinue, over and above twenty Men at Arms, and ten Archers on Horseback; as also ten Archers on foot, belonging to the same Treasurer; besides Balisters, Carpenters, etc.  
Whereupon he soon hasted 
r Hist. MS. ut supra.  to Calais, and the more speedily, because he heard, that the French were raising great Forces against that place; and there was received with solemn Procession: But when he understood, that those Forces bend another way, he resolved to put in practise some new point of Chivalry, causing three Shields to be made, and in each of them a Lady Painted; the first harping at the end of a Bedstead, with a Grate of Gold on her left Sleeve; and her Knight called The Green Knight, with a Black Quarter, who was ready to just with any Knight of France twelve courses; having two Shields of Purveyance, and his Letter sealed with the Seal of his Arms, The Field Silver a Manch Gules. The second Pavice on Shield, had a Lady sitting at a covered Board, working Pearls; and on her Sleeve a Glove of Plate tacked, her Knight being called Chevalier Vert; having his Letter sealed with these Arms, The Field Silver two Bars of Gules, who was to just fifteen courses, and that should be Saddles of Chains. The third Pavice had a Lady sitting in a Garden making a Chaplet, and on her Sleeve a Polein with a Rivet, her Knight being called Chevalier Attendant; who with his Fellow must run and course with sharp Spears, his Letter being sealed With Gold and Gules Quarterly, and a Border Vert; which Letters were sent to the King's Court of France, where three French Knights received them, and promised their Fellows to meet at a day and place assigned: Whereof the first was a Knight called Sir Gerard Herbaumes, who called himself Le Chevalier Rogue; the second a famous Knight, named Sir Hugh Launey, calling himself Le Chevalier Blank; and the third a Knight named Sir Collard Fines: Twelfday in Christmas being appointed for the time, that they should meet in a Land called The Park-hedge of Gynes.  
On which day, this Earl came 
s Ibid.  into the Field with his Face covered, a Plume of Ostrich Feathers upon his Helm, and his Horse trapped with the Lord Toneys Arms (one of his Ancestors,) viz. Argent a Manch Gules: Where first encountering with the Chevalier Rogue, at the third Course he unhorsed him, and so returned with close Vizor, unknown, to his Pavilion; whence he sent to that Knight a good Courser.  
The next day he came into the Field with his Vizor close, a Chaplet on his Helm, and a Plume of Ostrich Feathers aloft, his Horse trapped with the Arms of Hanslap, viz. Silver two Bars Gules, where he met with the Blank Knight, with whom he encountered, smote off his Vizor thrice, broke his Besagurs, and other harness, and returned victoriously to his Pavilion, with all his own Habiliments safe, and as yet not known to any; from whence he sent this Blank Knight, Sir Hugh Launey, a good Courser.  
But the morrow after, viz. The last day of the justs, he came 
t Ibid.  with his Face open, and his Helmet as the day before, save that the Chaplet was rich with Pearl and Precious Stones; and in his Coat of Arms, of Guy and Beauchamp, quarterly; having the Arms of Toney and Hanslap on his Trappers; and said, That as he had in his own person, performed the service the two days before, so with God's grace he would the third. Whereupon encountering with Sir Collard Fines, at every stroke he bore him backward to his Horse; insomuch, as the Frenchmen saying, That he himself was bound to his Saddle; he alighted and presently got up again. But all being ended, he returned to his Pavilion, sent to Sir Collard Fines a fair Courser, feasted all the people, gave to those three Knights great rewards, and so road to Calais with great honour.  
About this time (scil. 2. Hen. 5.) it was, that the General Council 
u Tho Wals. p. 433. n. 10.  of Constance in Germany began; unto which the most prudent Bishops and Prelates of all Christendom, with a multitude of other Clerks repaired; the cause of that meeting being chiefly about choice of the Pope: Whereupon from England were sent 
x Godw. de Pr●sul.  the Bishops of Salisbury, Coventrey and Lichfield, bath and Wells, Norwich, Hereford, and S. David's; the Abbot 
y Tho Wa●● ut supra.  of Westminster, Prior 
z Tho Wa●●. ut supra.  of Worcester, with divers other Learned Men; and for their greater honour, this 
a Tho Wa●●. ut supra.  Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, themselves, and their whole retinue amounting in number to Eight hundred Horse.  
During whose stay at Constance, he receiving a Challenge 
b 〈…〉  from a great Duke, for his Lady's sake, slew the Duke in just: Whereupon the Empress took his Livery, viz. the Bear, from one of his Knights shoulders; and for great favour to him, set 
c 〈…〉  it on her own shoulder: But he, having notice thereof, made one of Pearl and Precious Stones; which being presented to her, she received with great respect.  
Here also it was. That the Emperor Sigismond gave 
d Ibid.  him his Sword to bear, and offered him the Heart of S. George (the Englishmen tutelary Saint) to bring over into this Realm; but hearing the Emperor say, That he would come in person into England, he restored it to him again; saying, That the delivery thereof, with his own hand, would be much more acceptable. Nor was it long after, ere the Emperor did come 
e Ibid.  over accordingly; and being then installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, offered the holy Heart at Windsor, which was there kept in great esteem. Upon whose passage hither and return, he was sumptuously entertained 
f Ibid.  at Calais, by this Earl, than Captain there, whose comportment was such, that the Emperor told 
g Ibid.  King Henry, That no Christian Prince had such another Knight for wisdom, nurture, and manhood; adding, That if all courtesy were lo●t, yet might it be found again in him: Insomuch, as ever after, by the same Emperor's Authority, he was called The Father of Courtesy.  
In his return from Calais at that time, he took 
h Ibid.  at Sea two great Carricks.  
In 4 Hen. 5. his Commission for Captain of Calais, and Governor of the Marches of picardy, was again renewed 
i Rot. Franc. ●. H. 5. m. 3. . In the same year he was 
k Ypod Neustr. in An 1●16 Tho Wals. p. 445. n. 20.  one of the chief Commanders at the Siege of Caen in Normandy, the King himself being there with a great Army.  
In 5 Hen. 5. (being 
l Ro●. Franc. ● Hen. 5. m. 〈◊〉.  still in France) he was constituted 
m Rot. Norm. ● H 5 m 27.  one of the King's Commissioners to Treat with William, Lord of Mounteney, Captain of the Castle of 〈◊〉 in Normandy, touching the tender thereof. And was likewise soon after empowered 
n Ibid. m. 24.  to take the Castle of Tury in Normandy, into his charge, upon the render thereof; and to receive to favour all such persons of the Country adjacent, who would submit to the Authority of King Henry. So likewise 
o Ibid. m. 1●. , all those in the Castle of Belesm, and parts thereabouts.  
In the same year he attended 
p Tho Wals. p. 445. n. 20.  Thomas, Duke of Clarence, General of the King's Army into France; where he farther manifested his valour in divers places: For having taken Dampfront, he first entered 
q Tho Wals. p. 445. n. 20.  Caen, and set the King's Arms on the Walls with the Dukes, crying, A Clarence, a Clarence. Then he laid siege 
r 〈…〉  to Candebeke, on the River of Se●●e; blocked 
s 〈…〉  up the City of Rouen, both by Land and Water; and afterwards won 
t 〈…〉  Mount S. Michael, with divers other strong Towns; as a reward for which signal services, the King created 
u 〈…〉  him Earl of Sumarie.  
At the Siege of Rouen, his Tent stood 
x 〈…〉  betwixt the King's Pavilion and S. Katherine's; and S. Katherine's being won, he was appointed 
y 〈…〉  to keep Port Martev●●.  
In 6 Hen. 5. he was sent 
z 〈…〉  to besiege the Castle of nullie le Uesque.  
And in 7 Hen. 5. he was again sent 
a 〈…〉  into France, attended 
b 〈…〉  with a thousand Men at Arms, to treat 
c 〈…〉  concerning a Marriage with the Lady Katherine, Daughter to the King of France, and King Henry: But to obstruct his passage, the Dolphin sent 
d 〈…〉  the Earls of Vandome and Lymosin: who, with Five thousand Men at Arms, gave 
e 〈…〉  him Battle, wherein they themselves were both ●lain; one of them by Earl Richard's own hands, and two thousand of their Men slain and taken.  
In which Embassy he sped so well, that all things were concluded 
f Ibid.  for the King's Marriage of that Lady (whom he wedded 
g Tho. Wals. p. 452.  3 junii, in the Eighth of his Reign;) and that he should enjoy the Realm of France entirely, after the death of the then King. Whereupon, Siege being laid to those places, that rebelliously opposed this Agreement; of which, the strong Castle of 〈◊〉 was 
h Ib p. 450. n. 20.  one: This noble Earl gained 
i Ib p. 450. n. 20.  it, with great honour, after fourteen weeks and four days opposition.  
The next ensuing year (viz. The last of that victorious Henry's Reign) he was sent 
k Ibid.  with john, Duke of Bedford, (the King's Brother) and other noble persons, to raise the Siege, which the Dauphin had laid to a City of the Duke of Burgundy's; of whose approach the Duke hearing, left it.  
But shortly after, King Henry departed this life; having appointed 
l Hist. MS. ut supra.  by his Will, that this Earl should have the tutelage of young Henry his Son, than an Infant, till the sixteenth year of his age; whereof the Parliament approving, he accordingly had it 
m Hist. MS. ut supra. .  
In the first year of whose Reign, he was by Indenture 
n Ex ipso au●●gr penès Cleric. Pell. , bearing date 10 julii, retained to serve as Captain of ●ala●s, from the fourth of February preceding, for the space of two years; having for the custody thereof Two hundred and sixty Men, himself accounted; who with his Lieutenant, and the Marshal of the Town, were only to be horsed, and all the rest to serve on foot. Likewise to have Two hundred Archers, besides ten Men at Arms, and ten Archers belonging to the Treasurer of Calais, to be at his command in all things tending to the safeguard of that place: For which service, he was to receive six shillings eight pence per diem for himself; two shillings for his Lieutenant; twelve pence for his Marshal; for every of his Foot-Soldiers eight pence, and for his Archers sixpence.  
After which, Philip, Duke of Burgundy besieging 
o Hist MS. ut supra.  Calais, he was by the valour of this Earl (assisted by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, and Humphrey, Earl of Stafford) forced 
p Hist MS. ut supra.  to flee. Nay, so conspicuous was his fidelity, wisdom, and circumspection, as the words of the Patent 
q Pat 14 H. 6. p. 19  do import (for which respect the custody of the King's Royal Person, was by the advice of the Dukes of Bedford and Gloucester, his Uncles, and all the Lords of the Council committed to him, as well for the security thereof, as for his education in learning and virtue) that, upon the death of the Duke of Bedford, then Regent of France, he was discharged of that burden, and care so relating to the King's person, and instead thereof, constituted 
r Pat 14 H. 6. p. 19  Lieutenant General of the whole Realm of France, and Duchy of Normandy. Whereupon (with his Lady and Son) taking shipping 
s ●ist. MS. ut supra.  for passage over, and discerning 
t ●ist. MS. ut supra.  great danger by a hideous Tempest, he caused 
u ●ist. MS. ut supra.  himself, with both of them, to be bound to the main Mast of the Ship; to the intent, that if they had perished, and were after found; yet by his Coat of Arms, discovering who he was, they might have been buried together; the state and lustre of whose equipage in that journey, may in some sort be discerned by his Painter's Bill, which I have here, from the original 
x ●x Autogr. penès Wi●●. P●●rpo●t A●.  transcribed; having with him a peculiar Officer at Arms, called Warwick Herald, who had a Grant from him of an Annuity of ten marks sterling per annum.  
These be the parcels that William Seyburgh, Citizen and Painter of London, hath delivered in the Month of july, the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King Henry the Sixth, to john Ray Tailor, of the same City; for the use and stuff of my Lord of Warwick.  
Item, Four hundred Pencils beat with the Raggedstaff of Silver, price the piece five pence,— 8 l— 6 s— 00.  
Item, for the Painting of two Pavys for my Lord; the one with a Griffin, standing on my Lords colours, Red, White, and Russet, price of the Pavys— 6 s— 8d.  
Item, For the other Pavys, Painted with Black and a Raggedstaff, beat with Silver, occupying all the Field, price— 03 s— 04d.  
Item, One Coat for my Lord's Body, beat with fine Gold 01 l— 10 ● 00.  
Item, Two Coats for Heralds, beat with Demmy Gold; price the piece 20 s— 2 l— 00— 00.  
Item, Four Banners for Trumpets, beat with Demmy Gold; price the piece— 00— 13— 04.  
Item, Four Spear-Shafts of Red, price the piece 12 d— 00— 04— 00.  
Item, One great Burdon, Painted with Red 00— 01— 02.  
Item, Another Burdon, written with my Lords colours, Red, White, and Russet— 00— 02— 00.  
Item, For a great Streamer for a Ship of forty yards in length and eight yards in breadth, with a great Bear and Griffin, holding a Raggedstaff, powdered full of Raggedstaffs; and for a great Cross of S. George, for the Limming and Portraying— 01— 06— 08.  
Item, A Gyton for the Ship of eight yards long, powdered full of Raggedstaffs, for the Limming and Workmanship— 01— 02— 00.  
Item, For eighteen great Standards entertailed with the Raggedstaff; price the piece 08 d— 00— 12— 00.  
Item, Eighteen Standards of Worsted, entertailed with the Bear, and a Chain; price the piece 12 d— 00— 18— 00.  
Item, Sixteen other Standards of Worsted, entertailed with the Raggedstaff, price the piece 12 d— 00 05— 04.  
Item, Three Pennons of Satin, entertailed with Raggedstaffs price the piece 2 s— 00— 06— 00.  
Item, For the Coat-Armor beat for George, by the commandment of my Lord— 00— 06— 08.  
But he safely arrived, though not without much difficulty, and continued in that high employment till his death; which happened about four years after (as I shall show anon) using this title in his Charters. Ric. de Beauchamp Comes de Wa●rewyk, & de Aumarle; Signior I'Isle, & Capitayne de Roven.  
Having thus pointed at the chief of his pubblick employments, I now come to his pious Works; which, for his souls health, he performed in his life time; or by his Testament, appointed to be done by his Executors.  
Of the first sort, was the Foundation 
y Pat. 9 H 6. p. 1. m 23.  of that Chantry at Euyes 〈◊〉 in 9 Hen. 6. in that very place whereunto the famous Guy of Warwick, after his many renowned exploits, retired, and led an Hermit's life: In which, before this Foundation, there st●●d 
z Lel. Itin. Vol. 4. f. 165.  only a small Chapel, and a Cottage, wherein an Hermit dwelled. To this Chantry, consisting of two Priests, who were to sing Mass daily in that Chapel, for the good estate of himself and his wife, during their lives, and afterwards for the health of their souls; and the souls of all their Parents, Friends, with all the faithful deceased, he gave 
a Pat 9 H 6. ut supra.  the Manor of Ashorne in Com. War. with one Message, and one Carucate of Land, and Five pound seventeen shillings ten pence half penny yearly Rend, lying in Whirnash and Welsburn; and esteeming that not sufficient, he did by his Testament 
b Rous, 〈◊〉 (in Cur●a Prerog.)  ordain, that in all haste, the remnant of what he had designed for his Chantry Priests there, should by his Executors be delivered and made sure to them: And that the Chapel there, with the other Buildings, should be re-edified, as he himself had devised, for the wholesome and convenient dwelling of those Priests. The costs of all which, with the Consecration of the two Altars therein (as appeareth by his Executors accounts) amounted unto One hundred eighty four pounds five pence half penny. And in this Chapel thus newly built, he caused a large and goodly statue of the famous Guy, to be placed (which is still there to be seen.)  
That magnificent Chapel adjoining to the Collegiate Church of our Lady in Warwick, was also built 
c Ibid.  by his Executors, by the direction of his last Will and Testament, wherein that stately Monument, erected to his memory, now stands.  
The Amortising of Lands for the support of four more Priests, and two Clerks in the Collegiate Church abovesaid, was likewise the work of his Executors: So also was the settling of Lands to the value of twenty marks per annum to his College at E●mley in Worcestershire, for the maintenance of one more Priest, to be added to the number at that time there.  
Moreover by this his Testament 
d Ibid.  he appointed; that first, and in all hast possible after his decease, there should be Five thousand Masses said for his Soul. Next, that his debts should be truly and wholly paid: Then, that until the Chapel above specified, should be finished, his Body should be laid in a Chest of Stone before the Altar; on the right hand of his Father's Tomb in the Collegiate Church at Warwick; and afterwards removed thither, where he ordained three Masses every day to be sung, as long as the World should endure; one of our Lady with Note, according to the Ordinale Sarum; the second without Note, of Requiem, viz. The Sunday of the Trinity; the Monday of the Angels; the Tuesday of S. Thomas of Canterbury; the Wednesday of the Holy Ghost; the Thursday of Corpus Christi; the Friday of the Holy Cross; and the Saturday of the Annunciation of our Lady: For performance of which, he appointed Forty pound Lands per annum, over and above all reprises to be amortised, viz. For every of the four Priests before specified, ten marks per annum: and for every Clerk five marks; and ten marks to be divided amongst the said four Priests, and other six Vicars of the College, to increase their yearly salary, viz. To each of them thirteen shillings four pence. And besides this, that his Executors should treat with the Abbot and Covent of Tewksbury, and agree; that in their Monastery his Obits might be yearly kept; as also one Mass sung every day there for his soul; which to be the first, if it might be, if not, the last.  
To the Collegiate Church of Warwick, he gave an Image of our Lady, in pure Gold, there to remain for ever, in the name of a Herriot; and appointed that his Executors should cause four Images of Gold, each weighing twenty pound to be made like unto himself, in his Coat of Arms, holding an Anchor betwixt his hands; and so to be offered and delivered in his name, viz. One to the Shrine of S. Alban, to the honour of God, our Lady, and S. Alban; another to the Shrine of S. Thomas of Canterbury; the third at Bridlington (in Yorkshire;) and the fourth, at the Shrine in the Church of S. Winifrid at Shrewsbury.  
And moreover 
e Ibid. , That a goodly Tomb of Marble should be erected in the Abbey of Kingswood in Com. Gloc. upon the Grave of Elizabeth his first Wife; as also restitution made for any wrong done by him, and his servants to be rewarded.  
To Isabel then his Wife, he gave 
f Ibid.  all the Silver Vessels, Bedding, and Householdstuff, which he had with her; and over and above all that, and whatsoever else she had since they were married, two dozen of Silver Dishes, twelve Chargers of Silver, twelve Saucers of Silver, a pair of Basins covered, Silver and Gilt; four other Basins of Silver, four Ewers of Silver; twelve pieces of Silver of one sort, with his Arms enameled on the bottom of them; and likewise, the great Paytrens bought of the Countess of Suffolk, sometime belonging to the Earl of Salisbury: And to his Son Henry, the Cup of Gold, with the Dance of Men and Women.  
Of which Testament (bearing date at Caversham in Oxfordshire, 8 Aug. An. 1435. (15 Hen. 6.) were Executors the Lord Cromwell, the Lord Tiptoft, john Throkmorton, Richard Curson, Thomas Hugford, William Berkswel Priest, and Nicholas Rody his Steward: After which, viz. ult. Apr. An. 1439. (17 Hen. 6.) he departed this life at the Castle of Rouen in Normandy; leaving issue by Elizabeth 
g 〈…〉  his first Wife, Daughter 
h 〈…〉  and Heir of Thomas Lord Berkley, three Daughters, viz. Margaret, born 
i 〈…〉  at Goo●rest, in Wedgnock Park (near Warwick) the next year after the Battle of Shrewsbury, second Wife 
k 〈…〉  to the famous john Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury; Eleanor, born 
l 〈…〉  at Walkinston in Essex, shortly after the Feast of our Lady's Nativity, 9 Hen. 4. first married 
m 〈…〉  to the Lord Roos, and afterwards 
n 〈…〉  to Edmund Beaufort, Marquess Dorset, and Duke of Somerset: And Elizabeth, born 
o 〈…〉  in Warwick Castle, Wife 
p 〈…〉  to George Nevil, Lord Latimer.  
To his second Wife he wedded 
q 〈…〉  Isabel, Daughter of Thomas le Despenser, Earl of Gloucester; and by the death of her Brother Richard, and elder Sister Elizabeth without issue, Heir 
r 〈…〉  to all his Lands: But being the Widow 
s 〈…〉  of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester, his Uncle's Son, he had a special Dispensation from the Pope, to marry her.  
By which Isabel he left issue Henry and Anne, of both which, I shall speak in their order.  
The Lands whereof he was possessed, were very vast; as may seem by that computation of their yearly value, extracted from the Accounts 
t 〈…〉  of his several Bailiffs, through England and Wales, in 12 Hen. 6. amounting to no less than Eight thousand three hundred and six marks eleven shillings eleven pence halfpenny. Which, setting aside the good penny worths that his Tenants had, of what they then held, would in the days we live, augment that sum sixfold, at least; considering, about that time Barley was sold for four shillings two pence the Quarter; Oats at two shillings one penny halfpenny; Capons at three pence apiece; and Hens at one penny halfpenny, as by certain Accounts 
u De An ● 7 Hen 4. & 38 Hen 6. penès S Archer. Eq Aur.  of his Household Officers appeareth.  
Touching the Lady Isabel his Countess, I find that she did not long survive him; for her Testament bears date the first of December following; and the Probate thereof, 4 Febr. the same year. Of which Testament 
x Luffnam qu. 27.  (in regard it is very memorable) I shall here deliver the substance, viz. That her Body should be Interred in the Abbey of Tewsbury; and her great Templies 
y Jewels hanging on women's Foreheads by Rodkins thrust into 〈◊〉 Hair.  with the Baleys 
z Pale or Peach coloured Rubies.  sold to the utmost▪ and delivered to the Monks of that House, so that they grudged not with her Burial there; and what else she had appointed to be done about the same. As also, that her Statue should be made all naked, with her hair cast backwards, according to the design and model that one Thomas Porchalion had for that purpose; and Mary Magdalen laying her hands a cross; with S. john the Evangelist on the right side, and on the left side S. Anthony; and at her feet a Scutcheon, empaling her Arms, with those of the Earl, her late Husband, supported by two Griffins; but on the sides thereof, the statues of Poor Men and Women, in their poor array, with their Beads in their hands.  
She also willed, that of her great Sharp, a Chalice should be made, and offered to our Lady, in the Lady Chappel there at Tewksbury; and gave to our Lady of Caversham, a Crown of Gold, made of her Chain (weighing five and twenty pound) and other broken Gold in her Cabinet; and two Tablets, the one of S. Catherine, the other of S. George; the Precious Stones of which Tablets, to be set in the said Crown. Her Tablet with the Image of our Lady, having a Glass for it, she appointed to be offered unto our Lady of Walsingham, as also her Gown of Green Alyz Cloth of Gold, with wide Sleeves, and a Tabernacle of Silver, like in the Timber to that over our Lady of Caversham; and that her great Image of Wax, then at London, should be offered to our Lady of Worcester. To the Abbey of Tewksbury she gave her Wedding Gown, and all her clothes of Gold, and clothes of Silk without Furs, saving one of Russet-Velvet, which she bequeathed to S Winifrid; farther directing, that all her precious Stones and Pearls should be sold, as also her Silver Vessel and Goods, to perform her Will; whereof Sir William Mountfort, john Nanfan, and john Norris, were constituted Executors.  
¶ I come now to Henry, 
Henry.  the succeeding Earl; Son and Heir to Richard, by this Lady Isabel. He was born 
a Rot. Joh. Rous.  at Hanley Castle in W●rcestershire, on Thursday, 11 Cal. Apr. An. 1424. (3 Hen. 6.) and Baptised 
b Rot. Joh. Rous.  on the Saturday, by Philip Morgan, Bishop of Worcester; having to his Godfathers 
c Rot. Joh. Rous.  at the Font, Henry Beaufort Cardinal and Bishop of Winchester, with Humphrey, Earl Stafford; and to his Godmother joan, Lady Bergavenny; the same Bishop of Worcester, being his Godfather also at Confirmation. At his Father's death, he hardly exceeded 
d Esc. ●7 H. 6.  the age of fourteen years.  
Before he accomplished the age of nineteen years, he tendered 
e Cart. ab An. 21. usque 24 H. 6. n. 35.  his service for defence of the Duchy of Aquitane; in consideration whereof, and to give him the more encouragement in that expedition, the King by his Charter, bearing date at Dover, 2 Apr. 22. of His Reign, created 
f Cart. ab An. 21. usque 24 H. 6. n. 35.  him Premier Earl of England; and for a distinction between him and other Earls, granted to him and the Heirs-male of his Body, leave to wear a Golden-Coronet about his Head, as well in his own presence, as elsewhere, upon such great Festivals, as the like used to be worn. And within three days following, considering the high deserts of his noble Father (of whom he there makes a most honourable mention) advanced 
g Cart. ab An. 21. usque 24 H. 6. n. 35.  him to the title of Duke of Warwick, granting him place in Parliament, and all other Meetings, next to the Duke of Norfolk, and before the Duke of Buckingham, and giving him forty pound per annum, to be paid by the Sheriffs of Warwickshire and Leicestershire, for the time being, out of the Revenue of those Counties, towards the better support of that Honor.  
But this business of Precedency, was so stomached by Humphrey, Duke of Buckingham; that, had not the King by Act of Parliament, in the Three and twentieth of His Reign (which was the next year ensuing that Creation of the Duke of Warwick) qualified it, much inconvenience had risen upon it. Therefore, For appeasing the contention and strife, moved betwixt them, for that pre-eminence, (those are the words of the Act) it was established 
h Ex Bundle. Pe●●. in Pa●l. 23 Hen. 6. n. 12. , That from the second of December, than next following, they should take place of each other by turn, viz. One that year, and the other next; and so as long as they lived together, the Duke of Warwick to have the first years precedency; and he who should survive to have place of the others Heir-male, as long as he lived. And from that time, that the Heir-male of each, should take place of other, according, as it might happen, he had Livery of his Lands before him.  
After which he had a Grant 
i Pat. 24 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  in Reversion, from the death of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, of the Isles of Gernsey, jersey, Serke, Erm, and Aureney, for the yearly Rent of a Rose, to be paid at the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist; as also of the Manor and Hundred of Bristol, in Com. Gloc. for the yearly Rent of Sixty pounds; and likewise of all the King's Castles and Manors within the Forest of Deane, for the Rent of One hundred pound per annum. To all which Honours, he had this farther added, viz. to be Crowned 
k 〈…〉  King of the Isle of Wight, by the Kings own hand.  
But this hopeful Branch, the sole Heir-male to this great Earldom, was cropped in the flower of his youth, before the fruits of his heroic disposition could be fully manifested to the World: For, upon S. Barnabas-day, scil. 11 junii, An. 1445. (23 Hen. 6.) being but Twenty two years of age, he died 
l 〈…〉  at Hanley, (the place of his birth) and was buried 
m 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Tewksbury, about the midst of the Choir, at the head of Prince Edward, Son and Heir to King Henry the Sixth.  
In his Father's life time, when he was scarce ten years of age, being then called 
n 〈…〉  by the name of the Lord Despenser, he wedded 
o Ibid.  Cecily, Daughter to Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury, whose Portion was Four thousand seven hundred marks (which Cecily afterwards, scil. 27 Hen. 6. married 
p Pat ●7 H. 6. p 2. m. 27.  to john Lord Tiptoft) by whom he left issue, one only Daughter called Ann●, born 
q Lel 〈…〉 supra.  at Kaerdiff, in the Month of February, An. 1439. Which Anne, being about two years old at his death, was committed 
r Ibid.  to the tutelage, first of Queen Margaret, and afterwards of William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk, and had the title of Countess of Warwick, but did not long survive; for I find, that 3 jan. An. 1449. (27 Hen. 6.) she departed 
s Esc. 27 H 6.  this life at Newelme in Oxfordshire (a Manor of that Duke of Suffolk) and was buried 
t Rot. Jo●. Rous.  in the Abbey of Reading, next to the Grave of Constance, Lady Despenser, her Great Grandmother, Daughter to Edmund of Langley, Duke of York.  
Whereupon Anne her Aunt, born 
u Ibid.  at Caversham in Oxfordshire, 3 Id. july, An. 1429. (7 Hen. 6.) Sister of the whole Blood to the late Duke of Warwick, became Heir to this Earldom, being at that time the Wife 
x Ibid.  of Richard Nevil, Earl of Sailsbury, beforementioned, having been wedded to him the same year that Henry her Brother married Cecily his Sister. Which Richard, by reason of that Marriage, and in respect of his special Services about the King's peron; and likewise in the Wars of Scotland (for so doth the Patent import) had, upon the three and twentieth of july next, following the death of the before mentioned Anne, his Wife's Niece, the Dignity and Title of Earl of Warwick, confirmed 
y Pat. 27 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  and declared to him and his said Wife, and to her Heirs, with all preeminencies, that any of their Ancestors, before the Creation of Henry, Duke of Warwick, used.   

Beauchamp of Alcester and Powyk.  
I Now come to Walter de Beauchamp, 
Walter.  a younger Son 
a Ex Regi●●● Episc. W●gom. vo●● Giffard, 〈◊〉  to William de Beauchamp of E●mley, by Isabel his Wife, Sister and Heir to William Mauduit, Earl of Warwick. Which Walter having purchased 
b Fin. Le●●. Mens. Pas●● 56 Hen. 3.  the moiety of the Manor of Alcester in Com. War. from Peter Fitz-Herbert, in 56 Hen. 3. made that place one of his principal Seats (the other being at Powyke in Worcestershire.)  
This Walter was an eminent Man in his time. In 53 Hen. 3. being signed 
c 〈…〉  with the Cross, for a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he had a Legacy of two hundred marks bequeathed 
d 〈…〉  to him by his Father, for his better performance of that voyage: And in 21 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
e 〈…〉  from the King, for a Fair to be kept yearly, at this his Manor of Alcester, for eight days; beginning on the Eve of S. Giles, and for seven days after.  
In 24 Edw. 1. he was Steward 
f 〈…〉  of the Household to that King; and in 25 Edw. 1. attended 
g 〈…〉  him into Flanders. In 26 Edw. 1. he had Summons 
h 〈…〉  (amongst other great Men) to be at Carlisle upon Whitsun Eve, well furnished with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots; and was 
i 〈…〉  the same year with the King in that famous Battle at Faukirk. In 27 Edw. 1. he was 
k 〈…〉  again in Scotland; and in 28 Edw. 1. had a Charter 
l 〈…〉  for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Alcester and Powyke granted unto him; as also 
m 〈…〉  in divers other places in Worcestershire.  
In 29 Edw. 1. he was one 
n 〈…〉  of those Lords in the Parliament at Lincoln, who then signified to the Pope, under their respective Seals, the superiority of King Edward, over the Realm of Scotland; being there styled 
o 〈…〉  Dominus de Alcester.  
In 30 Edw. 1. he obtained another 
p Cart 30 Ed. 1 n. 16.  Charter to alter the yearly Fair at A●cester, from the Eve of S. Giles the Abbot, unto the Eve of S. Faith the Virgin, and to continue for seven days after. In 31 Edw. 1. he attended 
q 〈…〉  the King again into Scotland, and was 
r 〈…〉  at that famous Siege of Caerlaverok.  
This Walter had to Wife 
s 〈…〉  Alice, the Daughter of ... Tony (which marriage, in regard they were within the fourth degree of consanguinity, was after ratified 
t 〈…〉  by Godfrey, Bishop of Worcester; and the children begot between them, decreed legitimate 
u 〈…〉  by him, who had authority so to do from the Pope, in regard they knew nothing of that impediment at the time of the Contract made) and departing 
x 〈…〉  this life, 14 Cal. Martii, 31 Edw. 1. was buried 
y 〈…〉  in the Grey Friars near Smithfield, in the Suburbs of London.  
To him succeeded Walter his Son and Heir, who, in 32 Edw. 1. was 
z 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland; and in 34 Edw. 1. being again 
a 〈…〉  in Scotland, he departed 
b 〈…〉  thence before the War was at an end; for which respect his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, were seized 
c 〈…〉  by the King: But the next year after he obtained pardon 
d 〈…〉  for that transgression.  
In 4 Edw. 2. this Walter went 
e 〈…〉  again to the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 
f 〈…〉  7 Edw. 2. In 10 Edw. 2. upon the death of Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick (his Kinsman) he had the custody 
g 〈…〉  of all the Lands belonging to Warwick Castle, together with that Castle, during the minority of his heir: And the same year went 
h 〈…〉  again into Scotland.  
In 12 
i 〈…〉  & 13 
k 〈…〉  Edw. 2. he was likewise in those Scotish Wars; and in 19 Edw. 2. was sent 
l 〈…〉  into Gascoign, to make provision against the Kings coming thither.  
In 1 Edw. 3. he was again 
m 〈…〉  in Scotland; and the same year had a special Commission 
n 〈…〉  to execute the Office of Constable of England, in a particular case; but died 
o 〈…〉  in 2 Edw. 3. leaving William his Brother and Heir 
p 〈…〉 , than forty years of age.  
Which William had also been a Military Man, for many years: For in 25 Edw. 1. he was 
q 〈…〉  in that expedition made into Flanders; and in 
r 〈…〉  26 Edw. 1. in Scotland. Likewise, in 
s 〈…〉  34 Edw. 1. and 
t 〈…〉  7 Edw. 2. And in 10 Edw. 2. had the Sheriffalty of Worcestershire granted 
u 〈…〉  to him, during the minority of the Heir of Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.  
In 13 Edw. 2. he procured a Charter 
x 〈…〉  from the King, for another Fair to be kept yearly at Alcester, for eight days, beginning on the Eve of S. Bernabas the Apostle.  
In 14 Edw. 2. he was made Governor 
y Rot. Fin. 14 Ed. 2. m. 5.  of S. Briavels Castle in Com. Gloc. and of the Forest of Deane; and in 15 Edw. 2. constituted 
z Pat. 15 Ed. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 3.  one of the King's Commissioners for the safe custody of the City of Worcester.  
In 1 Edw. 3. he was again in Scotland; but farther I find not of him.  
To this William, succeeded Giles, 
Giles.  his younger Brother, who in 15 Edw. 2. was made Sheriff 
a Pat. 15 Ed. ●. p. 1. m.  of Carnarvonshire, and Governor 
b Pat. 15 Ed. ●. p. 1. m.  of the Castle of Beaumaris; and in 12 Edw. 3. was 
c Rot Aleman. 12 Ed. 3. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Flanders.  
In 13 Edw. 3. being 
d Claus. 13 Ed. 3. p 2. in dorso m. ●1.  in the King's service beyond Sea, at his great expenses, he had a special discharge 
e Claus. 13 Ed. 3. p 2. in dorso m. ●1.  for providing of those six Soldiers, in the Isle of Wight, for his Lands there, unto which otherwise he had been liable.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence 
f Ca●t. 14 Ed. 3. n. 38.  to fortify his Manor-house at ●●cester, (called Beauchamps Court) with a Wall of Lime and Stone, and to embattle it▪ And in 16 Edw. 3. had the like Licence 
g Pat. 16 Ed. 3. p. 1. m 27. Vid. Cart. 19 Ed. 3. n. 8.  to fortify his house at Freskwater in the Isle of Wight●; and to embattle the Walls thereof, having divers other 
h Pat. 16 Ed. 3. p. 1. m 27. Vid. Cart. 19 Ed. 3. n. 8.  privileges granted to him for that Lordship.  
This Giles left issue john, 
john.  his ●on and Heir, of whom I have seen little else, saving his Foundation 
i Esc. 36 Ed. 3. p. 2. n. 10.  of a Chantry in the Parish Church at Alcester, in 36 Edw. 3. for 
k MS. penès S. 〈…〉 Aur. s. 17 b.  one Priest to celebrate Divine Service daily at the Altar of All-Saints; for whose maintenance he gave 
l Esc. 36 Ed. 3. ut supra.  eleven Messages, one Shop, eleven Acres of Land, and four Acres of Meadow lying in Alcester; and that in 3 Rich. 2. he was 
m Rot. Franc. 3 Ric. 2. m. 6.  in that expedition then made into France.  
Which john had issue 
n Match qu. 19  Sir William 
William  de Beauchamp Knight; as also Sir Walter de Beauchamp a younger Son, from whom the Beauchamps, Barons S. Amand did descend.  
Which Sir William, in 16 Rich. 2. was made Constable 
o Pat. 16 R. 2. m. 16.  of the Castle of Gloucester; in 3 Hen. 4. Sheriff 
p Pat. 3 H. 4. m. 18.  of Worcestershire, and in 1 Hen. 5. of 
q Rot. Fin. 1. H. 5. m. 9  Glocestershire; and having married 
r Ibid.  Catherine, one of the Daughters to Gerard de Vsflete, left issue Sir john Beauchamp 
john.  Knight, who in 17 Hen. 6. upon the death of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, was constituted 
s Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 1●.  one of the Commissioners, for the Guardianship of all his Castles and Lands, during the minority of Henry his Son and Heir. Moreover, having purchased 
t Rot. Fin. 22 H. 6. m. 3.  from Thomas de Botreax, the other moiety of the Manor of Alcester, (which had continued in that family for divers descents) did in 25 Hen. 6. in consideration 
u Cart. 25 & 26 H. 6. n. 20.  of the many good and acceptable services, performed by him to that King, and to King Henry the Fifth his Father, obtain a special Charter 
x Cart. 25 & 26 H. 6. n. 20.  for divers ample Immunities and Privileges; with another Fair yearly, to begin on the Eve of S. Dunstan, and to continue for two days following.  
Furrhermore, in the same five and twentieth year of King Henry the Sixth, for the like consideration as above is expressed, he was, upon the second of May, advanced 
y Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p. ●. m. 33.  to the title and dignity of Lord Beauchamp of Powyke; and had an Annuity 
z Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p. ●. m. 33.  of Sixty pound per annum, out of the Fee-Farm of the City of Gloucester, granted to him and his heirs for their better support of that Honour; being at the same time constituted 
a Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p. ●. m. 33.  Justice of South Wales, with power to exercise that Office by himself or his sufficient Deputy.  
After which ere long, viz. in 28 Hen. 6. he was made 
x Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 1. m. 19  Lord Treasurer of England; but in that Office he continued not full two years.  
This john by his Testament 
y Logg qu. 13.  bearing date 9 April. Ann. 1475. (15 Edw. 4.) bequeathed his Body to Sepulture in the Church of the Dominican Friars at Worcester, in a new Chapel to be made on the North side the Choir: to which house of Friars, for his burial there, he gave twenty marks, to be bestowed in Vestments and Stuff, beside an Organ of his own: and appointed that a Priest of that Friary, should daily say Mass at the Altar within that Chapel, before his Tomb after the order of a Trental, for his Soul; as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, Brethren and Sisters; his children's and Ancestors Souls; and especially for the Soul of Sir john Fastolf, Knight; William Botreaux, and all Christian Souls; taking by the week for that Mass, so daily to be said, eightpence for evermore. Which Chapel and Tomb, with his Effigies thereon in Alabaster, he did by this his Testament ordain, that his Executors should cause to be made; and departed this 
z Esc. 15 E. 4. ●. 1.  life the same year, leaving Margaret his Wife surviving, and Sir Richard Beauchamp, Kt. his Son and Heir, than forty years of age; which Margaret, by her Testament 
a Mil●▪ qu. 13.  dated the Wednesday next after the Nativity of our Lord, Anno 1477. (2 Hen. 7.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Church of the Dominican Friars, commonly called the Friar's Preachers at Worcester, with her Lord and Husband; and thereby ordained, that a Priest should sing for her Soul, during the term of one whole year next after her decease, within the said House of Friars, receiving for his pains an hundred shillings.  
She also willed, that a Tablet of Alabaster should be made, of the Birth of our Lord; and the three Kings of Co●eyn, to be set on the Wall over her Body, when it should be buried. Likewise, an Image of Alabaster of St. john the Evangelist, containing three quarters of a yard in length, with the Chalice in his hand, to be set over her in likewise: Also a Candlestick of white Iron, with three branches, to set on the Tapers of Wax of four pound, to burn before that Image every Sunday, as long as they should endure. Moreover, on the day of her burial twenty five poor men to pray for her; five of which to hold Torches about her Hearse, and every one of them to have at the Dirige a penny, and at the Morrow-Mass a penny. And farther willed, that at the Dirige upon the day of her Burial▪ there should be thirteen Priests and thirteen Clerks in Surplesses; So likewise at the Morrow-Mass, each Priest to have for his labour six pence, and each Clerk two pence.  
But I return to Sir Richard Beauchamp, Son and heir to the last mentioned john.  
This Sir Richard 
Richard.  wedded 
b Carpenter, Vol. 1. f. 47. a.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Humphrey Stafford, Knight, in the private Chapel of his Manor-house at Beauchamps-Court, by virtue of a special Licence from the Bishop of Worcester; by which Eliz●beth he had issue 
c Esc. 16 H. ●. ●. 3.  three Daughters his Heirs; viz. Elizabeth married 
d Esc. 16 H. ●. ●. 3.  to Sir Robert Willoughby Lord Brooke (first summoned to Parliament by that Title in 7 Hen. 7.) Anne to Richard Ligon, and Margaret to William Reed.   

Beauchamp of Holt.  
I come now to john de Beauchamp 
john.  of Holt in Worcestershire; a younger Son. 
a Claus. 12 R 2. m. 33.  too William de Beauchamp of E●meley, by Isabel his Wife, Daughter and heir to William de Mauduit Earl of Warwick; which john had this Lordship of Holt by the gift 
b Claus. 12 R 2. m. 33.  of his Father to hold to himself and the Heirs of his body by the Wife he then had. And in 25 E. 1. was 
c Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne (together with William Earl of War●ick, and Walter de Beauchamp, his Brethren) and the next year following in 
d Rot. Scoc. 26 Edw. 1. m. 5.  the Wars of Scotland.  
To him succeeded Richard de Beauchamp, 
Richard.  who in 1 Edw. 3 died 
e Esc. 1 E. 3. n. 20.  seized of this Manor of 〈◊〉; leaving john 
f Esc. 1 E. 3. n. 20.  his Son and Heir, eight years of age.  
Which john 
john.  in 12 Ed. 3. was 
g Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Flanders; and in 20 Edw. 3. in 
h Rot. Franc. 20 Edw. 3. p. 1. m 5.  that into France. In 37 E. 3. he was 
i Rot ●ascon. 37 E. 3. m. 2.  in another then made into Gascoigne, and of the Retinue of Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, where he continued 
* Rot Vascon. 38 E. 3. m. 1.  the next ensuing year.  
In 33 Edw. 3. he was 
k Rot. Franc. 33 Edw. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  again in the Wars of France.  
In 42 E. 3. he was 
* Rot. Franc. 42 E. 3. m. 3.  once more in the Wars of France; and in 46 Ed. 3. attended 
l Rot. Franc. 46 Edw. 3. m. 14.  john Duke of Lancaster into Spain.  
In 6 R. 2. being 
m Pat. 6 R. 2. p. 2. m. 1●.  then one of the Esquires of the K. Chamber (which I take to be the same that is now called Esquire for the body) he had in consideration of his good services done, and to be done, the grant of an annuity of twenty pounds per annum issuing out of the manor of Sutton in the Forest of Macklesfeild in Cheshire: And in 9 R. 2 for the like consideration 
o Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 31. ; and because 
p Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 31.  he did receive the order of Knighthood, at such time as the King first displayed his Banner in Scotland, he obtained a grant 
q Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 31.  for an hundred marks per annum, for his better support of that dignity, to enjoy for term of life, and to be received out of the King's Rents and Revenues in North-UUales. And furthermore, considering 
r Ibid.  the great expense he had been at, in fitting himself with a Competent retinue of men at Arms, and Archers to attend the King, in a Voiage-Royal into Scotland; as also, for that he surendred 
s Ibid.  his patent of that hundred marks per annum Annuity before mentioned, he had in recompense thereof a grant 
t Ibid.  of the Commotes of Dyul●ien, and Kemeltemain, in Caernarvonshire, to hold for term of his life: And within the space of that year (being then Knight 
u 〈…〉  of the King's Chamber) was constituted 
* 〈…〉  Justice of North-Wales; having likewise a special Charter 
x 〈…〉  for divers Liberties and privileges; as well in Vert and Venison, as other things, within his Lordship and Fee of Kederminster, in Com. Wigorn.  
Moreover in 11 R. 2. being then Steward 
* Pat. 11 R. 2. p. 1. m. 23.  of the King's Household (in consideration also of his services) he obtained a grant 
y Pat 11 R. 2. p. 1. m. 23.  of all the Manors and Lands belonging to the Priory of Deorhurst in Gloucestershire; then seized 
z 〈◊〉.  into the King's hands (as all other Priories-alien were) by reason of his Wars with France: and within five days following (viz. 10 Oct.) for 
a Ibid. m. 12.  the considerations aforesaid; and for 
b Ibid. m. 12.  the place he held at that King's Coronation; as also 
c Ibid. m. 12.  for his greater honour in Counsels and Parliaments, he was advanced 
d Ibid. m. 12.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm; to hold to himself and the heirs male of his body, by the title of Lord Beauchamp of Kydermyster: being the first 
* Selden's 〈◊〉 of Honour, p. 747.  man that was ever created a Baron of England by Patent.  
But this honour he enjoyed not long: for the same year, divers of the great Lords, having 
e 〈…〉  raised a powerful Army came 
f 〈…〉  up to London, and there mustering 
g 〈…〉  their men in sight of the Tower, where the King then lodged 
h 〈…〉 , forced him to call a Parliament; wherein, through their potency, they did what they list; causing Sir Robert Tresilian Chief Justice of the King's Bench Court, and divers others to be attainted 
k 〈…〉  of Treason; of which number this john Lord Beauchamp was one; who being first committed 
l Claus. 11 R. 2. m. 10.  to close imprisonment in Dover Castle; and for 
m Th. Wals. ut supra, n. 30. & 40.  that he had been long before unfaithful to King Edward the third, and unto Lionel Duke of Clarence, as was then alleged, he received sentence 
o H. Knighton 2705. n 30.  of death; viz. to be drawn, hanged, and quartered: but, by favour 
p H. Knighton 2705. n 30. , was only beheaded on Tower hill: leaving by joan his Wife, Daughter 
q Claus 49 E. 3. m. 2●.  and Heir to Robert le Fitzwith, john 
john.  
r Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 33.  his Son and Heir, ten years of age; during whose minority this Lordship of Holt was committed 
s Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 33.  to the custody of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, of whom it was held.  
Which john when he came to man's estate, viz. in 22 R. 2. attended 
t Pat. 2● R 2. p. 3. m. 37.  the King in that Voyage, then by him made into Ireland; and in 8 H. 4. executed 
u Rot. Fin. 8 H. 4. m. 22.  the Office of Escheator for the County of Worcester. So likewise 
o Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 5. p. 1. m. 8.  in 1 Hen. 5. And died 
p Esc. 8 H. 5. n. 70.  on Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle 8 Hen. 5. being then seized 
q Esc. 8 H. 5. n. 70.  of the manors of Bobenhu●●, Shulton, Bernangre, and Shotswell in Com. Warr. as also of the Manors of Holt and Hanley juxta Temedbury in Com. Wigorn. leaving one sole Daughter 
r Esc. 8 H. 5. n. 70.  and Heir, called Margaret then twenty years of age. Which Margaret was first 
s Ibid.  married to john Pauncefott, 
t Ibid.  and afterwards to john Wysham.   

Beauchamp of Bletsho.  
I Now come to Roger de Beauchamp, 
Roger.  Grandson 
a 〈…〉  to Walter de Beauchamp of Alcester.  
In 20 Ed. 3. this Roger was 
b 〈…〉  in the Wars of France and the next year following, obtained the King's confirmation 
c 〈…〉  of the Manor of Lydeard- Tregoz, in Com. Wilts. unto himself, and Sibil, his Wife, and to the Heirs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten, which had been granted 
d 〈…〉  to them by Peter de Grandison. (Which Sibil was 
e 〈…〉  Daughter of Sibil, Wife of William de Grandison, and she 
f 〈…〉  of Mabel 〈◊〉 of the four Sisters and Coheirs of Otto de Grandison.) In 21 Edw. 3 he continued 
g 〈…〉  in the French Wars.  
Moreover in 28 Edward. 3. he was 
h Rot Franc. 29 E. ●3 m. 2.  Captain of Calais: and in 33 Edw. 3. attended 
i Rot. Vascon. 33 E 3. m 9  the King in his expedition into Gascoigne. In 34 Edw. 3. he had 
k Rot. Fin. 34 Edw 3. m 2. Claus. 42 Edw. ●. m. 13. , in right of the beforementioned Sibil his Wife (who was 
l Rot. Fin. 34 Edw 3. m 2. Claus. 42 Edw. ●. m. 13.  the eldest of the four Sisters and Coheirs to Sir William de Pa●shul, Knight,) upon partition of the Lands of her Inheritance, the Manors of Ble●nesho, and Caysho, with the Advowson of the Church of B●etnesho, in Com. Bedf. and all the Knights Fees belonging to those Lordships, for the purparty of the said Sibil. Whereupon making B●etnesho his chief seat, both himself and his posterity were ●henceforth denominated of that place; which Sibil was buried 
m Stow's Survey. ● 374 b.  in the Blackfriars Church in London.  
In 46 Edw. 3. this Roger being made 
n Rot. Franc. 46 E 3 m 41▪  Captain of Calais, had licence 
o Cl●us. 46 E. 3 m. 24.  to transport his household-goods, and other necessaries thither, without the payment of any Custom for the same: And in 47 Edw. 3. had a special commission 
p Rot. Alema●▪ 47 E. 3. m. 22.  to take care, that the Peace then made betwixt King Edward and the Earl of Fla●ders, should be preserved within the Marches of Calais.  
Soon after this he obtained a Charter 
q Cart. ab an 27 usque 51 Edw. 3. n. 7. & 8.  of Free-Warren in all his Demesne Lands, within his Manor of Lydyeard, in Com. Wilis. as also 
r Cart. ab an 27 usque 51 Edw. 3. n. 7. & 8.  in Bsetnesho, and Ca●sho, in Comit. Bedf. And in 49 Edw. 3. being 
s Rot. Franc. 49 Edw. 3. m 25.  in that Expedition then made into France, was of the retinue 
t Rot. Franc. 49 Edw. 3. m 25.  with Edward le Despencer.  
In 50 Edw. 3. being 
u Pat. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  then Lord Chamberlain of the Household to King Edward, he had 
* Pat. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  in consideration of his good service an hundred marks per annum, given him for life, out of the Farm of the Castle and Town of Dev●ies, in Wiltshire.  
This Roger was summoned 
x Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. 〈◊〉 do●s.  to Parliament from 37 Edw. 3. till 3 R. 2.  
And by his Testament 
y Su●bury, f. 1●3. ●.  bearing date at London, 19 jan. Anno 1377 (3 R. 2.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-Preachers (commonly called the Blackfriars) within the City of London, near to the Grave of Sibil his Wife; 
z Stow's Surveyed, 374. ●.  and willed that at his Funeral, there should be Placebo and Dirige, with note; as also on the morrow after, two Masses; one of our Lady and another of Requiem. And in regard he was obliged to do Service against the Infidels (in the Holy-Land) by the appointment of Walter de Beauchamp his Grandfather, to the expense of two hundred marks▪ he willed, that Roger his Son, when he came of age, should perform that service.  
To which Roger he gave 
a Sudbury, ut supra.  all his right in the Manor of Bloxham.  
To his Chantry at Bletnesho he gave 
b Sudbury, ut supra.  an hundred pounds for the maintenance of one Priest to sing there perpetually for his Soul; as also for the Soul of Sibil his first Wife, and all Christian Souls: And died 
c Esc. 3 R. 2. n. 5.  upon the third of january 3 R. 2. (which was soon after he made that Testament) being then seized 
d Esc. 3 R. 2. n. 5.  of the manor of South-Lyd●●●●, in Com. Wilts. of Bletuesho, in Com. B●df. and of 〈◊〉, and Spellesbury, in Comit. Oxon. leaving Roger his Grandson and Heir than seventeen years of age; and Margaret his second Wife surviving 
e Sudbury, 〈◊〉 supra. .  
Which Roger making proof 
f Claus. 7 R. 2. m 9  of his age in 7 R. 2. and doing his Homage had Livery 
g Claus. 7 R. 2. m 9  of his Lands. In 18 R. 2. this Roger attended 
h Pat. 18 R 2. p. 1. m. 18.  the King into Irelend.  
But of him I have seen no more, than that he left issue john his Son and Heir; who in 8 Hen. 4. doing his 
i Rot. Fin. 8 H. 4. m. 20.  Homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 8 H. 4. m. 20.  of his Lands; and died 
l Lib. cedul. 14 Hen. 4. p. 178.  in 14 H. 4. leaving issue john 
m Lib. cedul. 14 Hen. 4. p. 178.  his Son and Heir, than two years of age; and a Daughter called Margaret, who became Heir to her Brother; and was first 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  married to Sir Oliver St. john, Knight, (from whom the St. john's of Bletsho are descended) and afterwards 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  to john Beaufort Duke of Somerset.   

Beauchamp Lord St. Amand.  
I Come now to Walter de Beauchamp, the younger Son to john Lord Beauchamp of Powyk. This Walter in 4. H. 4. was retained 
a Ex ipso Autogr penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King in a Voyage Royal into France, with four Men at Arms, himself accounted; and twelve Archers, whereof four to serve on Foot, and the rest on Horseback, for one whole year; taking for himself two shillings per diem, for his Men at Arms twelve pence, and for his Archers six pence. And afterwards 
b Ibid.  viz. in 3 Hen. 5. to serve that King in Guyene, with four Men at Arms, and twelve Archers, all on Horseback: for which service he was to receive forty marks a piece for his Men at Arms, and twenty marks a piece for each of his Archers.  
To which Walter succeeded William his Son and Heir, who in 8 Hen. 6. was. 
c Rot. Franc. 8 H. 6. m. 12.  in that Expedition, then made into France; and having taken to Wife 
d Esc. 4. H. 6. n. 17. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 5 Hen. 6. m 24.  Elizabeth the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Gerard de Braybrook, and 
e Esc. 4. H. 6. n. 17. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 5 Hen. 6. m 24.  Cousins and Heirs to Almeric de St. Amand (a Baron of great antiquity) has first Summons 
f Claus de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament in 27 Henr. 6. by the title of Beauchamp of St. Amand. After which ere long, being Sewer 
g Pat. 29. H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  to the King, he was constituted 
h Pat. 29. H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  Chamberlain of North-Wales; and having by his Testament 
i Stockton, f. 123 b.  bearing date 18 Martii Anno 1457. (35 Hen. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel of the Chantry at Stepul Lavynton, in Com. Wilts. he gave 
k Stockton, f. 123 b.  to the Shrine of St. Osmund, at Salisbury, ten marks; and departed this 
l Esc. 35 Hen. 6. m. 18.  life the 19 day of the same Month of March, being then seized 
m Esc. 35 Hen. 6. m. 18.  of the Manors of Hayford, in Comitat. Dorset. Cheryngton, in Comitat. Gloc. Wynterslowe, Chepyng-Lavynton, Bromeham, Stepul-Ashton, Anderowe, Woderove, Whadden, Knabbewell, Berewyke- Basset, and Chelworth, in Com. Wiltes. leaving Richard 
n Esc. 35 Hen. 6. m. 18.  his Son and Heir, four years of age; Elizabeth his Wife surviving 
o Claus. 36 H 6. m. 10. .  
Which Richard in 8 Hen. 7. was 
p Polyd. Virg. 605 n. 30.  in that expedition in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French: And in 13 Hen. 7. one 
q Polyd. Virg. ●84. n. 30.  of the Western men of note, then in Arms, for suppressing that Insurrection of the Cornish-men, made on the behalf of Perkin Warbeck.  
This Richard by his Testament 
r 〈…〉  bearing date 12 junii, Anno, 1508 (23 Hen. 7.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Blackfriars Church, near Ludgate, within the City of London; and for lack of Issue by Dame Anne his Wife, thereby settled divers Lordships lying in the Counties of Wilts. Bedf. Berks. Huntingt. and Heref. upon his Natural Son Anthony S. Amand, begotten on Mary Wroughton, and on the Heirs of his Body. By the Probate 
s Ibid.  of which Testament, it appears; that he died within few days after; for it bears date 8 julii next ensuing   

Beauchamp of Essex.  
OF the Line of Beauchamp of Elmley (as it is probable) was that Stephen de Beauchamp, who joined with William de Beauchamp, of Elmley in Henry the seconds time in the gift 
a 〈…〉  of Osmaresieie, to the Monks of Bordney, but I suppose his chief seat was in Essex: for in 15 H. 2. he Executed the Office of Shiriff 
b Rot. pip. 15 H. 2. Essex. & Hens.  for one half of that year, for the Counties of Essex and Hert●ord: So likewise in 
c Rot. Pip. de ●odem anno essex. & Hertf.  16 Hen. 2. And in 22 Henr. 2. paid 
d Rot Pip. 22 H. 2. 〈◊〉.  a Fine of five hundred marks, for trespassing in the King's Forests.  
This Stephen was seized 
e R●t. ●e 〈◊〉. pue●● & putll● in 〈◊〉. membr. 8 & 9 Essex & North●m. m. 3.  of Commerce, and Fairstede in Essex; and married 
f R●t. ●e 〈◊〉 pue●● & putll● in 〈◊〉. membr. 8 & 9 Essex & North●m. m. 3.  Isolda the Daughter of Robert Earl Ferrer; but died 
g R●t. ●e 〈◊〉. pue●● & putll● in 〈◊〉. membr. 8 & 9 Essex & North●m. m. 3.  in 31 Hen. 2. leaving 
h R●t. ●e 〈◊〉 Pue●● & putll● in 〈◊〉. membr. 8 & 9 Essex & North●m. m. 3.  his Son and Heir five years of Age, and five Daughters. The name of which Son was Stephen, as I think: for in 2 R. 1. I find 
i Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Cantabr. & Punt.  a Stephen de Beauchamp in minority, and Ward to the Bishop of Ely. Which Stephen dying 
k Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 20.  without Issue, his four Sisters became his Heirs; viz. Isold the Wife of Richard de Suburie, Maud the Wife of William de Wastail, Alice the Wife of Ralph de Ardern, and Idonea the Wife of Henry de Alneto, sive d' Auney.  
But by another Record 
m Clau. ● Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 17.  this Isolda is said to be the Wife of Richard Fitz-Iohn; Maud, the Wife of William de Wasevile; and Aeline, the Wife of Ralph de Arderne: And that upon the death of Stephen their Brother, without Issue, they Impleaded Henry de Alneto and Idonea his Wife, for withholding from them their reasonable purparties in Lumers, Heny, Tunsted, and Alfelineston in Essex.   

Beauchamp of Hacche.  
THe first of this Somersetshire Family (with whom I have met) is Robert, 
Robert.  who in 3 Henr. 2. accounted 
a Rot. Pip. 3 Hent. 2. Somers.  to the King six pounds, for a Mark of Gold; and in 9 Hen. 2. was Sheriff 
b Rot. Pip. 9 Hen. 2. Somers  for the Counties of Somerset and Dorset. In 12 Hen. 2. this Robert upon the assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, then levied, certified 
c Lib. Rub. sub ut. Somers.  his Knight's Fees de Veteri Feoffamento to be in number seventeen, for which in 14 H. 2. he paid 
d Rot. 〈◊〉 14 H. 2. 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉  seven pounds one shilling and eight pence; viz. eight shillings four pence, for each Knights Fee.  
In 22 Hen. 2. he did again execute the Office of Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  for those Counties; and continued so to do, until 
f 〈…〉  the end of the first half of the 28 year of that King's Reign.  
In 7 R. 1● he gave 
g 〈…〉  sixty marks to the King for Licence to continue his first Army in Normandy, over and above his Scutage; and died 
h 〈…〉  in 13 joh. leaving Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, then in minority, and in Ward 
i 〈…〉  to Hubert de Burgh, who, upon levying the Scutage of Wales that year, answered 
k 〈…〉  four and twenty marks, for those seventeen Knights Fees which he held.  
In 18 joh. this Robert was commanded 
l Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  by the King to seize the Lands of Robert de Arsi●, for the relief of the Castle of Oxford; and in 7 Hen. 3. was 
m Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 5. in dorso.  in that expedition then made into Wales.  
In 26 Hen. 3. he gave 
n Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Dorset. & Somers.  a Fine of Eighty marks, to be exempted from attending the King into Gascoigne; and departing this life before the Six and thirtieth of Henry the Third, Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, then paying one hundred pound for his Relief 
o Rot. Fin. 36 Hen. 3. m. ●0. , had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 36 Hen. 3. m. ●0.  of his Lands.  
In 38 Hen. 3. this Robert sailed 
q Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 10.  into Gascoigne to the King, with Horse and Arms, in one of those Ships which were impressed for the Queen's transportation thither; and the same year, upon Collection of the Aid, for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
r Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Dorset. & Somers.  Twenty one pound five shillings, for those seventeen Knights Fees which he held.  
In 41 Hen. 3. he received command 
s Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to be at Bristol, on the Octaves of S. Peter, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to attend the King, for restraint of the incursions of the Welsh towards South Wales. The like Summons 
t Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  he had in 42 Hen. 3. to be at Chester, on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose their hostilities in the Marches of North Wales.  
But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he was Founder 
u Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 49. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 326 a. ●. 50.  of the Priory of Frithelstoke in Com. Devon. And that to him succeeded john his Son and Heir. Which john, 
john.  being 
x Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Dorset. & Somerset.  the same year in the King's Army in Wales, was discharged 
y Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Dorset. & Somerset.  of his Scutage for that service.  
In 5 Edw. 1. this john was made Governor 
z Pat. 5. Ed. 1. m. 24.  of the Castles of Kaermerdin and Cardigan; and died 
a Esc. 12 Ed. 1. n. 30.  in 12 Edw. 1. being then seized 
b Esc. 12 Ed. 1. n. 30.  of the Manors of Bullingham and Mu●rifield in Com. Wilts; as also of the Manors of Welweton and Dundene in Com. Somers. of the inheritance of Cicely his Wife; leaving john his Son and Heir, than ten years of age. Which Cicely in 17 Edw. 2. obtained the King's Charter 
c Cart. 17 Ed. 1. n. 4.  for a weekly Market upon the Thursday, at her Manor of Compton near Dundene in Com. Somerset. And a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen.  
This john in 29 Edw. 1. had a Grant 
d Cart. 29 Ed. 1. n. 4.  from the King, for a weekly Market to be kept on the Thursday, at his Manor of Hacche in Com. Somers. As also for a Fair yearly, to begin there upon the Eve of S. john Baptist, and to continue two days next following that Festival (that being the chief Seat of this Family.)  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
e 〈…〉.  one of that number, who received the honour of Knighthood with Prince Edward, the King's eldest Son; and the same year, in 
f 〈…〉  that expedition then made into Scotland. In 8 Edw. 2. he was again 
g 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotland. And in 13 Edw. 2. did his homage 
h 〈…〉  to the Abbot of G●astonbury, for eight Knights Fees, which he held of him in Dundene, and for one in Shepton- Malet.  
A word now of Cicely his Mother, who was Daughter and Coheir 
i 〈…〉  to Maud de Kyme, and Cousin, and one 
k 〈…〉  of the heirs to john de ●●y●on. This Cicely in 11 Edw. 2. obtained the King's Charter 
l Catt. 11 Ed. 2. n. 36. , for a Market every week upon the Monday, at her Manor of 〈◊〉 Malet in Com. Somers. As also for a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Barnabas the Apostle; and died 
m Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 8.  in 14 Edw. 2. being then seized 
n Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 8.  of the Manor of 〈◊〉- Marshal in Com. Dors. Of the moiety of the Manor of West Kington in Com. Wilts. Of the Manor of Wodme●●h in Com. Surr. Of the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Cantabr. As also of the Hamlets of 〈◊〉 and Widecom●e. john her Son and Heir (of whom I have already spoke) being 
o Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 8.  then forty years of age, who doing 
p Rot. 〈◊〉. 14 Ed. 2. m. 6.  his homage, had Livery 
q Rot. 〈◊〉. 14 Ed. 2. m. 6.  of all those Lands, and in 16 Edw. 2. was made Governor 
r Pat. 16. Ed. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  of the Castle of 〈◊〉. Not long after, viz. in 18 Edw. 2. this john was 
s Rot. Vascon. 18 Ed. 2. m. 1.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; and in 7 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
t Pat. 7 Ed. 3. p. 2 m. 2.  to fortify his Manor Houses at 〈◊〉, Es●ok●s, and South Hamedon, and to embattle the Walls of them: And, having Summons 
u Claus de ii●dem Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from the Twenty fifth of Edward the First, until the tenth of Edward the Third, departed 
x Esc. ●0 Ed. 3. n. 42.  this life that year, leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir thirty years of age; who doing his homage 
y Rot. Fin. 11 Ed. 3. m. 30.  had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 11 Ed. 3. m. 30.  of his Lands the next on suing year.  
In 12 Edw. 3. this john attended 
a Rot. Aleman 12 H. 3. ●. 7. Claus. 12 ● 3. p. 2. in dorso m. 24.  the King at his own charge, in that expedition, which he then made beyond the Seas; and the next year following, was 
b Rot. Ale●●● 13 Ed. 3. m. 19  with him in F●anders. Where continuing till 14 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence 
c Claus 14 Ed. 3. in. 2.  to transport twelve Sacks of his own Wool, for his better support in the King's service in those parts.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was 
d R. 〈◊〉. 1 ●d. 3 m. 27.  again in the Wars of France, and having been summoned 
e Claus. de iisdem Ann. in dorso  to Parliament, from 10 till 17 Edw. 3. died 
f Esc. 17 Ed. 3 n 58. Somers.  that year, being seized 
g Esc. 17 Ed. 3 n 58. Somers.  of the Manor of Sc●●perton in Com. Middles. And of the Manors of Dundene, Merschton, Wellaton; the moiety of the Manor of Shapton- Malet; the Manors of Hacche- Beauchamp, Murrifield, Stoke-Chirche, Schepton- Beauchamp, and Stoke subtus Hamden, all in Com. Somers. leaving john his Son and Heir twelve years of age; as also Margaret his Widow surviving; who had for her Dowry then assigned 
h Claus 17 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 19  unto her, the Manors of Dundene and Schepton. Beauchamp before mentioned: Likewise certain Lands and Rents in Murifield, and Sturmister Marshal in Com. Dors. with the moiety of the Manor of Selling near Monk-Horton in Kent. The Wardship of which john, as to his Lands, was committed 
i Rot. Fin. 17 Ed. 3. m. 8.  to Robert de Ferrer, and Reginald de Cobham; whereof he had Livery 
k Claus. 25 Ed. 3. m. 32.  in 25 Edw. 3. then making proof of his age.  
This john 
john.  in 33 Edw. 3. was 
l Rot. Vasc●n. 33 Ed. 3. p 2. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Ga●coigne; and of the Retinue 
m Rot. Vasc●●. 33 Ed. 3. p 2. m. 3.  to Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, whose Daughter Alice he had married 
n ●ot. Joh. Rous in do●●o. .  
And having been summoned 
o Claus. de iisdem Ann. in d●rso.  to Parliament from the 25 to the 35 Edw. 3. inclusive; departed 
p Esc. 35 E●. 3. p. 〈…〉  this life upon the seventh of October, in the same thirty fifth year without issue; leaving 
q Ibid.  Cecily his Sister forty years of age, afterwards married to ... Turbervill; and john Meriet, the Son of Eleanor, his other Sister, fifteen years of age, his next heirs: Margaret his Mother then surviving, and holding 
r Ibid.  for term of life in Dower, the Manors of West-Kington in Com. Wilts, Shepton- Beauchamp, Dundene, Murifield, and Broad Hertshton in Com. Somers. Which Margaret died 
s Ibid. n. 36.  the nineteenth of November following,  
The next ensuing year after the death of which john, upon Partition 
t Rot. Fin. 36 Ed 3. m 27. Claus. 42 Ed. 3. m. 12.  made of the Inheritance, divolved to those coheirs; Cecily had assigned 
u Rot. Fin. 36 Ed 3. m 27. Claus. 42 Ed. 3. m. 12.  for her purpart, the Manors of Hacche, Shepton- Beauchamp, Mur●field, the third part of the Manor of Shepton- Malet in Com. Somers. Certain Lands in Sturmister- Marshal in Com. Dors. The Manors of Boltbury and Huberton in Com. Devon; the Manors of ●ourton in Com. Buck. Little Haw in Com. Suff. And two parts of the Manor of Selling in Com. Kan●.  
Which john Meriet died 
x Ibid.  in 3 Rich. 2. leaving issue Elizabeth, his sole Daughter and Heir, married 
y Ibid.  to ... Seymour.   

Redvers.  
BAldwin de Brionis, 
Baldwin 1.  for so he is called 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 785 a. n 10.  by some, but by others 
b Ord. Vit. 510 C.  Baldwin de Molis, (second 
c W Gemet. ●12 B. 261 D.  Son to Gilbert Crispin, Earl 
d W Gemet. ●12 B. 261 D.  of Brion, Son 
e Ibid. 269 D.  of Godfrey, Earl of Ewe, Natural 
f D. de S. Quint. 152 C.  Son to Richard, the first of that name, Duke of Normandy, (Great Grandfather to King William the Conqueror) was 
g Ord. Vit. 493 B.  one of the principal persons of the Laity, that won much fame at the Conquest of England. Which Baldwin, besides this Alliance, took to Wife 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 785 a. n. 10.  Albreda, Niece to King William, viz. Daughter 
i Ord. Vit. 686 D.  of his Aunt: And being a person in whom the King did so confide, obtained 
k Ibid. 510 C.  a choice place within the Walls of E●eter, whereon to build a Castle, seating himself there, with other Military Persons, to guard that City.  
To this Baldwin, the trust of the County of Devon was committed 
l Dome●d. Devon.  by that King; for which respect, he was, sometimes, called 
m Dome●d. Devon.  Baldwinus Vicecomes; but in regard of his chief residence in Exeter, sometimes 
n Domesd. Somers.  Baldwinus de Excestre.  
That the Possessions he had by the Conqueror's gift, were very ample, is evident from the General Survey 
o Domesd in 〈◊〉 C●m. : For besides Werne in Dorsetshire, Ham●ton, Apely, Portlock, and Mundiford, in Somerts●tshire; he had no less than an hundred fifty and nine Lordships in Devonshire, and nineteen Houses in E●eter.  
By Albreda his Wife, he had issue three Sons, viz. 
p W. Gemet. ●●12 C.  Richard, Robert, and William; and three Daughters, whereof Adeliza 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 785 a. n. 10.  only survived; and by a Concubine a Natural 
r Ord. Vit. 687 D.  Son, called Guiger, shorn a Monk 
s Ord. Vit. 687 D.  at Bec, in Normandy.  
Of which three Sons, Robert (who was the second) having been constituted 
t Ibid. 686.  Governor of Br●on by, 〈…〉, Duke of Normandy, An. 1090. (3 Wil 〈◊〉) and afterwards by him required 
u 〈…〉  to deliver it up to Roger de 〈◊〉 (Father to Robert, Earl of Mellent) to whom, for a great sum of Money, Curthose had promised it, answered 
x Ibid. , If you will retain it in your own hands, as your Father heretofore did, I will presently render it to you; otherwise I will keep it as mine inheritance, as long as I live: For it is very well known to all the Inhabitants of this Country, that old Richard, Duke of Normandy gave it, with the whole County to Godfrey his Son; and that he, at his death left it to Giflebert his Son; who, being barbarously murdered by wicked men, his Sons for refuge fled to Baldwin, Earl of Flanders: Whereupon your Father (id est, William the Conqueror) taking it wholly into his own hands, disposed thereof to several persons as he thought good▪ But, after a while, having wedded the Daughter of the said Earl of Flanders, at the request of that Earl, he rendered to Baldwin my Father, Mola and S●ppo; and gave 
y Ibid 687 A.  him his Aunt's Daughter to Wife; and to Richard my Father's Brother, he restored Berefact and Orbeck; and lastly, by your special favour I do now enjoy this Brion, the principal Town of Gi●lebert my Grandfather.  
Upon Richard 
Richard 1.  the eldest Son, did the same King William (by reason of such his Alliance) bestow 
z Mon. Anglic. Vo. 1. 785 a. n. 30.  the Inheritance of the whole Ho●or and Barony of Okehampton in Com. Devon. And likewise the Castle 
a Mon. Anglic. Vo. 1. 785 a. n. 30.  of Exeter, with the Sheriffalty 
b Mon. Anglic. Vo. 1. 785 a. n. 30.  of the County of Devon; (which his Father had) in consideration of a certain Annual Rent to the King; whereupon he was also called 
c Ibid. n. 40. & 1000 5.  Richard Vicecomes.  
This Richard, surnamed 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 992 a. n. 20.  also the Redvers, being Nephew 
e Ibid. 305 a. n. 30.  to William Fitz-Osberne, Earl of hereford, and at length (after the death of William's two Sons, john and Richard, in the life time of their Father) his 
f Ibid. 305 a. n. 30.  Heir, being highly beloved 
g Monast. Anglic Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 10.  by King Henry the First, was made 
h Ord. Vit. p. 783 D.  one of his chief Counsellors in the first year of His Reign: And had by his gift, 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20. , not only Tiverton, with the Honour of Plimpton; but was by him made Earl of Devon; having 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20.  the Tertium Denarium of the issues of that County, which amounted 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20.  to ten marks (the whole Revenue thereof being 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20.  then thirty marks) assigned to him; and not long after obtained 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20.  from the same King, the Isle of Wight: Whereupon he was styled 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 790 a. n. 20.  Earl of Devon, and Lord of the Isle; howbeit, in regard of his Residence in the City of Exeter, he was for the most part called 
p Ibid. 760 a. n. 10.  Earl of Exeter.  
He likewise had 
q Ibid. 173 b. , by the gift of that King, the Church of Christ Church, in Com. Southampt. which (being Collegiate of Canons Secular) he bestowed 
r Ibid. n. 10 & ●0.  on a Priest of his called Peter de Oglandes', with all the Liberties, which Ranulph and Gilbert formerly Deans thereof, did ever enjoy; and gave 
s Ibid. n. 10 & ●0.  him all the prebend's belonging thereto, viz. The Town of Hurne; the Lands of Gospel, Stamput, Huburne, Strode, Dudecompe, and the two Prestunes. And 
t Ibid. n. 10 & ●0.  in the Isle of Wight, the Lands of Apse and Hamstead; the Church of Hordull, with the Chapel of Melnford; the Church of Bolra, with the Chapels of Brokehurst, Holehurst, and Soppele, and the Prebend at Pidelton: And to this he added 
u 〈…〉 , of his bounty, the Town of ●ingwerle, in the same Isle of Wight, with certain Lands in Southampton, belonging to that Lordship. Moreover, being a person of very great Piety, he gave 
x 〈…〉  to the Abbey of 〈◊〉 in Norman●y, the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Dorsetshire, with the Church (which afterwards was made (a Cell to that Monastery,) as also 
y 〈…〉  the Chapel of Be●ementone, with the Tithes; likewise 
z 〈…〉 , the Manor of E●mouth in Devonshire, with the Church, Chapels, and Tithes thereto belonging.  
Furthermore, with William called the Vernon, his Son, he gave 
a 〈…〉  thereunto all his Right in the Church of Re●vers, with the Tithes, and Tithes of the Mills of that Town. And afterwards, in his age, growing more devout, gave 
b 〈…〉  all his Lands of Brightley, (within the Honour of Okehampton) An. 1133. (33 Hen. 1.) to Found an Abbey there, of the Cistercian Order; and in the first year of King Stephen placed 
c Ibid. n. 60.  twelve Monks therein: Shortly after which, he died 
d 〈…〉  (viz. 2 Steph. An. 1137.) and being there Interred 
e 〈…〉 , was translated 
f 〈…〉  to Ford, when those Monks were removed from Brightley thither. In the History 
g Ibid. n. 10.  of the Foundation of which Abbey (viz. Ford) it is said, That this Richard de Redvers died without issue, and left all his Inheritance to Adeliza his only Sister; as also, that she was thereupon called 
h 〈…〉  Adeliza Vicecomitissa; and that, from this Adeliza, the Courtneys, at length Barons of Okehampton, and Earls of 〈◊〉, did descend: But by other Authorities it appeareth 
i 〈…〉 , that he had three Sons, viz. Baldwin, who succeeded him in his Honour, William, surnamed the Vernon, and Robert de S. Mariae Ecclesiâ; and a Daughter 
k Ibid.  called Hadewise de Rumara, Countess of Lincoln; which Hadewise gave 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 760 b. n 10.  to the Monks of Quarre●●, one yard Land lying in Pyde●●on.  
I come now to Baldwin 
Baldwin.  his son.  
This Baldwin, upon the death of King Henry the First, adhering to Maud the Empress, was the first 
m Grevas. Doro●ern. 1310. n. 50 S. Dun●. 259. 6.  that appeared for her, by fortifying 
n Grevas. Doro●ern. 1310. n. 50 S. Dun●. 259. 6.  his Castle at Exeter against King Stephen; and likewise the Isle of Wight, (which was of his Inheritance) for the better defending of which Castle he spent much treasure, in making of certain Military Engines. Whereupon the King raised an Army of English and Flemings, wherewith he marched into Oevonshire, and after a short Siege, having taken 
o Grevas. Doro●ern. 1310. n. 50 S. Dun●. 259. 6.  that Castle, seized 
p Grevas. Doro●ern. 1310. n. 50 S. Dun●. 259. 6.  upon the Isle of Wight, with all other his Possessions; and expelled 
q Grevas. Doro●ern. 1310. n. 50 S. Dun●. 259. 6.  him, with his Wife and Children, out of England.  
It is said 
r 〈…〉  by some, that the cause of this his Rebellion against King Stephen, was, for that the King refused to confer upon him some Honour, which he desired; yet afterwards he again enjoyed his Earldom of Devon; but was commonly called 
s 〈…〉  Exoniensis Comes, by reason of his dwelling in that City.  
This Baldwin was Founder 
t 〈…〉  of the Abbey of Brummore in Wilthshire; and for 
u 〈…〉  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Adeliza his Wife; as also for the Souls of Richard his Father, Adeliza his Mother, and of King Henry the First (who bestowed that Land on his Father) gave 
x 〈…〉  to the Monks of S. Peter of Elun●, and of S. Martin de Champa (in the Suburb of Paris) his Land and Chapel of S. james, with the Tithes thereto belonging, situate without the Walls of Exeter; as also 
y 〈…〉  the Church of Tiverton; which Chapel of S. james, thenceforth became a Cell to that Foreign Monastery.  
To the Monks of Plimpton, he was likewise a Benefactor, by the Grant 
z 〈…〉  of a Conduct for Water unto that Priory, through the Gardens of his Tenants at Plimpton; as also 
* Ibid. n. 30.  of the Lordship of Garston.  
Moreover, he was Founder 
a Mon. Anglic Vol 1. 760 a n 20 Mon Angl. V. 2 180 ●. n 30. & ●81 a n. 10  of the Abbey of Quarrera, for Cistercian Monks in the Isle of Wight, in An. 1122. (33 Hen. 1.) As also 
b Mon. Anglic Vol 1. 760 a n 20 Mon Angl. V. 2 180 ●. n 30. & ●81 a n. 10  of the Priory of Christ Church, Twincham, for Canons of S. Augustine's Order, which was before a Collegiate Church for Canons Secular. By Lucia 
c Ibid 179●. n 20.  his Wife, having issue 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 645 a. l. 26.  three Sons, Richard, William, and Henry, he departed 
e Ib. 790 a. n. 30.  this life at Quarrera, upon the second Nones of june, An. 1155. (1 Hen. 2.) And was there buried 
f Ib. 790 a. n. 30. , with 
g Ib. 790 a. n. 30.  Adeliza his Wife, and Henry his Son, who died in his youth.  
Which Richard 
Richard 2.  succeeding him in this Earldom, held 
h Rot. Pip. 2 H 2. Devon.  the Sheriffalty of Devon, in 2 Hen. 2. And, having in 7 Hen. 2. confirmed 
i M●n. Anglic. Vo●. 2. 181 a. n. 20.  that Foundation and Endowment of the Priory of Twineham, which had been made by himself and Earl Baldwin his Father, died 
k Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. p. 19  the year following (viz. 8. Hen. 2.) in the City of Maunt, leaving issue 
l MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8. 79 b. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179 a. n. 20.  by Dionysia 
m MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8. 79 b. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179 a. n. 20.  his Wife, Daughter of Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, two Sons, Baldwin 
n MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8. 79 b. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179 a. n. 20.  and Richard. 
o MS. in Bibl. Cotton. (Domitian A. 8. 79 b. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179 a. n. 20.   
In 12 Hen. 2. upon the levying of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter then assessed, there being no Certificate sent (as from others) of the Knight's Fees which this last Earl Richard held, by reason of his death, so lately before: It appears 
p Lib. Rub in Scacc. sub tit. Devon. , That upon the Collection of that Aid in 14 Hen. 2. Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, answered for them Fifty nine pound six shillings eight pence (viz. a mark for each Fee) they being in number Eighty nine.  
I now come to Baldwin 
Baldwin 3.  his eldest Son.  
This Baldwin wedded 
q R. Hoved, 3●6 b. n. 20 & 373 b. n. 30.  ... the Daughter and Heir of Ralph de Dolls, in Berry, but died 
r R. Hoved, 3●6 b. n. 20 & 373 b. n. 30.  without any issue by her: Whereupon she was, by King Richard the First, in the first of his Reign, given 
s R. Hoved, 3●6 b. n. 20 & 373 b. n. 30.  in marriage to Andrew de Chavenni.  
To whom succeeded 
t Mon Angl. Vol 2. 179 a. n. 20. Rich 3▪ Ibid. Vol 1. 790. n. 40.  Richard his Brother and Heir; who also departing 
u Mon Angl. Vol 2. 179 a. n. 20. Rich 3▪ Ibid. Vol. 1. 790. n. 40.  this life without issue, this Earldom resorted 
x Mon Angl. Vol 2. 179 a. n. 20. Rich 3▪ Ibid. Vol. 1. 790. n. 40.  to William, surnamed the Vernun, his Uncle; so called, because he had his education at that place.  
Which William, 
William.  in 5 Rich. 1. upon the second Coronation of that King, was 
y R. Hoved. 420 a. n. 50.  one of the four Earls that carried the silken Canopy at that solemnity, being then styled 
z R. Hoved. 420 a. n. 50.  Earl of the Isle of Wight. And in 6 Rich. 1. upon 
a Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Devon.  levying the Scutage for that King's Redemption, paid 
b Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Devon.  fifteen pound, accounting 
c Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Devon.  for forty five pounds more, which he gave to the King, upon his going out of England. Moreover he gave 
d Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Southampt.  two hundred twenty marks at that time to the King, for obtaining his favour, and restitution of his Lands upon the Kings return out of Almain.  
In 6 joh. he gave 
e Rot. ●in. 6 Joh. m. 8.  five hundred marks (to be paid in two years) to be repossessed of his Castle at Plimpton, and to have the Lordships of More●s and Ridleston, which were the Inheritance of the Countess of Mellent, which she had granted to him; as also for the Lordship of Cruke, which was the Dowry of the Countess of Berry, and of his Fee, for which he had paid fourscore pounds per annum; which payment, was upon this Fine, to be quitted: Moreover 
f Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Dorse● & Somers. , to have a Trial, by the great Assize, for decision of the right betwixt the King and himself, touching Rumbrug and Langele, viz. eight pound Land near Southampton; likewise, for enjoying that twenty pound Land, which was of the Normans; and that he might govern his Tenants by Military service, and others in the Isle of Wight, according to the Law of the Land, and Judgement of his Court, so that they might do with their Lands as they rightfully aught.  
In 8 joh. he gave 
g Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Southampt.  to the King one hundred pound and a Palfrey, for Livery of the Lordships of Reynton and Feltham, which were the marriage Portion of Alice his Grandmother: And in 13 joh. paid 
h Rot Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  one hundred seventy and eight marks for eighty nine Knights Fees in Devonshire, and 
i Rot Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  four pounds and one mark for three and an half in Berkshire, upon levying the Scutage of Wales.  
In 15 joh. he went 
k Claus. 15 Joh in dorso m. 1.  into Poictou.  
In 18 joh. the King taking notice 
l Pat. 18 Joh. m. 7.  of his great age; and, by reason thereof, his disability to defend his Lands against Lewes of France (whom the Rebellious Barons had then called in) did grant 
m Pat. 18 Joh. m. 7.  that he might retain his said Lands in his own hand, upon condition, that Baldwin, his Son, should constantly remain with the King in his service.  
Which Baldwin, having wedded 
n Plac. coram Rege apud Westm. de T. Trin. 3 Edw. ●. Rot 53. O●on. Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 780 b  Margaret, Daughter and Heir to Warine Fitz-Gerald; and dying 
o Plac. coram Rege apud Westm. de T. Trin. 3 Edw. ●. Rot 53. O●on. Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 780 b  in the life time of his Father; King john gave 
p Mat. Paris, in an. 1216. p. 275. n. 20. Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  her in marriage unto his great favourite Falk de Breant, in 15 joh.  
This Earl William took to Wife Mabel 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 179 a. n. 30.  Daughter 
r Ex Coll. R. Glov. S.  to Robert Earl of Mellent, and had by the gift 
s Ex ipso Autogr. penès Joh. Philipot Ar. Somerset H●raldum An. 1640.  of her Father, the Lordships of Esturmenistre, Moreis, and ●●dlestune, to hold to her and her heirs. By which Mabel, besides Baldwin his Son, who died in his life time (as hath been observed) he had issue two Daughters, viz. Marry 
t Mon. Angl Vol. 1. 179 a. n 30  the Wife of 
u Mon. Angl Vol. 1. 179 a. n 30  Robert de Curtenay, who had 
x Cart. 1 Joh. p. ● n. 41.  in marriage, the Head of his Barony in Devonshire, with the Castle of Plimpton. And joan 
y Ex Coll. R. Glov. S. , first married 
z Ex Coll. R. Glov. S.  to William, the Son of William Briwere, and after 
a Cart. 1 Joh. ut supra.  to Hubert de Burgh, Chamberlain to the King, who had 
b Cart. 1 Joh. ut supra.  also in marriage with her, the whole Isle of Wight, as also Christ Church. Which joan died 
c M●●. Anglic. Vol 2. 179 a. n 50  without issue. This William died 
d Pat. 1 H 3. m. 3. Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 9  in 1 Hen. 3. whereupon his Castles of Caresbrock and Plimpton were committed 
f Pat. 1 H 3. m. 3. Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 9  to the trust of the Sheriff of Hantshire, and others; and the custody 
g Pat. 1 H 3. m. 3. Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 9  of his Lands in Hantshire, Dorsetshire, and Somersetshire, unto Ralph de Wiliton.  
But the Wardship of the Son and Heir of Baldwin 
Baldwin 4.  his Son, was given 
h Ibid. m. 5. Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 5. & 7.  to Falk de Breant, above mentioned (who had married his Mother) and held 
i Pat 8 H. 3 m. 9 , as her Dowry (inter alia) the Castle of Plimpton, which was accounted 
k Pat 8 H. 3 m. 9  Caput Honoris Comitatus Devon; upon whose death, which happened 
l Rot. Fin. 9 Hen 3. m 6.  in 9 Hen. 3. she, the said Margaret, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 9 Hen 3. m 6.  of her Dowry by her first Husband Baldwin, before mentioned; she thereupon undertaking 
n Rot. Fin. 9 Hen 3. m 6.  to pay the Debts of her last Husband Falk de Breant, by three hundred marks per annum, till they should be fully satisfied.  
This Margaret (by some called Margery) in her pure Widowhood, for 
o Ex Coll. R. Glov S.  the health of the Soul of Warine Fitz-Gerald, her Father; and the Souls of Alice de Curcy her Mother, gave 
p Ex Coll. R. Glov S.  to the Canons of Bolton in Yorkshire, her Mills at Hare●ode in that County. And in 36 Hen. 3. (An. 1252.) departed 
q Matth. 〈◊〉, in An. 12●2. p. 848. 〈◊〉 etc.  this life upon the sixth Nones of October.  
Matthew Paris affirms 
r Ibid. , that she was by King john the Tyrant (as he calls him) who stuck at no wicked act, constrained to marry that impious, ignoble, and base conditioned man, Falk de Breant, against her Will; of which marriage, he says, one wrote these following lines at that time.  
Lex connectit eos, amor & concordia Lecti:  
Sed Lex qualis? Amor qualis? Concordia qualis?  
Lex exlex; Amor exosus, concordia discors.  
And goeth on thus 
s Ibid. , That on a time, being in Bed with him, he dreamt that a Stone of an extraordinary bigness, like a Thunderbolt, burst out of the Tower of the Church at S. Alban; and falling upon him, crushed him to pieces. Whereupon starting out of his sleep, and, with great amazement, trembling; she asked him what the matter was, and how he did? To whom he answered, I have in my time undergone many perils, but never was so much terrified, as in this Dream. And having told her all particulars, she replied, That he had grievously offended S. Alban, by polluting that Church with blood, and plundering the Abbey; and therefore advised him, for preventing a more grievous revenge, to reconcile himself to that holy Martyr. Wherefore, lodging then at Luyton, he forthwith arose, and went to S. Alban; and having sent for the Abbot, fell upon his knees with tears, and holding up his hands, said, Lord have mercy upon me, for I have grievously offended God, and his Blessed Martyr S. Alban; but to a sinner there is mercy: Let me therefore, by your leave, speak to your Covent in Chapter, to ask pardon of them in your presence for what I have done. Whereunto the Abbot consented, admiring to see such Lamblike humility in a Wolf: Therefore, putting off his apparel, he entered the Chapterhouse, bearing a Rod in his hand: and, confessing his fault (which he said he did in time of War) received a lash by every one of the Monks upon his naked Body: And when he had put on his clothes again, he went and sat by the Abbot, and said, This my Wife hath caused me to do for a Dream; but, if you require restitution for what I then took, I will not hearken to you: And so he departed, the Abbot and Monks being glad, that they were so rid of him, without doing them any more mischief.  
This Margaret held 
t Claus 〈◊〉 E. 1. 〈…〉 Esc. 20 Ed. 1. ●. 139.  the Lordships of Pishoo, Niweham, South-Lamheth, Wrokeshale, and Christechirche, in Dower, from Baldwine, sometime Earl of Devonshire, her Husband; and came at last to be the Wife 
u Cla●s. 8 E●▪ 1. m 4. 〈◊〉 supra.  of Robert Aguillon; but died not till 20 Edw. 1. by which, it is evident, that she lived to a very great age.  
I now come to Baldwin, 
Baldw●●. ●.  Son of Baldwin, who died in his Father's life time. In 11 Hen. 3. Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, gave 
x 〈…〉  a Fine of two thousand marks to the King, for leave to marry his eldest Daughter to this young Earl. Whereupon all his Demesn Lands, which were then esteemed at two hundred pound per annum value, were committed 
y 〈…〉  to the Guardianship of the same Earl of Gloucester, (the rest being in the hands 
z 〈…〉  of Savaric de Maleleone) till he came of full age.  
In 24 Hen. 3. the King keeping 
p 〈…〉  his Christmas at Winchester, at the instance of Richard Earl of Cornwall, in whose tuition this Baldwin then was, girded 
q 〈…〉  him with the Sword of Knighthood; and then also investing 
r 〈…〉  him with the Earldom of Uviht, gave 
s 〈◊〉. Mo●. Ang. Vol 1. 7●0. b. n▪ 10.  him Amicia the Daughter of the same Earl of Gloucester, in marriage.  
But in An. 1245 (29 H. 3.) which was about five years after; on the morrow after St. Valentine's day, he died 
t 〈…〉  in the flower of his youth, leaving issue 
u 〈…〉  Baldwin his Son and Heir very young. After which; scil. in 32 H. 3. the King assented 
* Pat 32 H. 3. m. 11. , that this Amicia should marry unto Robert Gynes: And in 34 H. 3. accounted 
x Rot. P●p. 24 Hen. 3. Devon.  four hundred pounds for the Farm of the Lands of her late Husband E. Baldwin: 
Baldwin 5.  which Rent she was to give 
y Rot. P●p. 24 Hen. 3. Devon.  till the Heir came of age.  
This last mentioned Baldwin, being in minority at time of his Father's death (as hath been said) was committed 
z Pat. 36 H. 3. m. 3.  to the tuition of Peter de Savoy (a great man in that age) to the end, that he should marry 
a Pat. 36 H. 3. m. 3.  kinswoman of Queen Alianore; whom in 41 Hen. 3. by the direction 
b M. Paris, in ann. 12●●▪ p 944 n. 50  of that Queen, he accordingly took 
c M. Paris, in ann. 12●●▪ p 944 n. 50  to Wife, and, the same year, doing his Homage had Livery 
d Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands. By whom he had issue 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179. ●. n. 40. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 790. a. n. 10.  john a Son, who died 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179. ●. n. 40. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 790. a. n. 10.  in his Infancy.  
In 44 H. 3. at the marriage of john Duke of Bretayne, with Beatrix King Henry the thirds Daughter, this Earl Baldwine received 
h Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 6●9.  the honour of Knighthood with that Duke: but about two years after; scil. in Anno 1262. (46 H. 3.) he died 
i M. Westm. in eodem ann.  by Poison 
* Chron. de 〈…〉 Cott.  (together with Richard Earl of Gloucester, and others) at the Table of Peter de Savoy Uncle to the Queen (being then a young man) leaving Isabel 
k Rot. Pip. 1 Edw. 1. Devon. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179. a. n. 50.  de Fortibus Wife of William de Fortibus, Earl of Albemarle, and Holderness, his Sister 
l Rot. Pip. 1 Edw. 1. Devon. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179. a. n. 50.  and Heir, whereby this Earldom, as to the male line of this great Family, came to an end.  
Which Isabel being thereupon in full 
m Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 790 b. n. 20. & 30.  possession thereof; and Lady of the Isle of Wight, excepting the Dowry of Amicia her Mother, gave 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 790 b. n. 20. & 30.  to the said Amicia, the Inheritance of the Manors of Bockland, Bickley, Woollhampton, and Coliton, with the Hundreds, advowsons of Churches, Knights Fees, and whatsoever else to them belonged; with which she the said Amicia founded 
o 〈…〉  the Abbey of Bockland in Devonshire, in Anno 1378. (8 Edw. 1.) for the health 
p 〈…〉  of the Souls of King Henry the third and Queen Alianore, Gilbert de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester, her Father; Isabel her Mother; Baldwin Earl of Devon, her late Husband; as also of Isabel Countess of Devon and Albemarle, and Margaret a Nun at Lacock, her two Daughters, then living.  
Of which Amicia all that I have farther to say, is that in 53 Hen. 3. she was made 
q 〈…〉  Governess of Hadley Castle in Hertfordshire; and that she held 
r 〈…〉  the Manors of Tiverton, Exminster, and Topsham, in Comit. Devon. and Edbrington, in Comit. Dors. in Dower; and died 
s 〈…〉  in 12 Edw. 1. whereupon her said Daughter Isabel de Fortibus, of whose Inheritance they were, had then Livery 
t 〈…〉  of them  
Nor have I any more to say here of this Isabel (having under the Title of Albemarle, and Holderness said something already) than that by her death, and the death 
u Mon Ang. Vol. 1. 4●0 b. l. 51.  of Aveline her Daughter and sole heir, without 
x Mon Ang. Vol. 1. 4●0 b. l. 51.  issue, so much of the Inheritance as was not granted by them to the King, resorted 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 179. ●▪ n. 50.  to the Heirs of Mary the Wife of Robert de Courtney; whereupon they attained to the Earldom of Devon; as I shall show in due place.   

Ferrer.  
THe first of this Family, that settled in this Realm, was Henry de Feriers, 
Henry.  Son 
a Ord Vit. 522. b.  to Gualcheline de Feriers, a Norman. Whether he accompanied Duke William at his first entrance hither is hard to say: for it is evident, that the Castle of Stutesburie (now called Tutburie) given 
b Ibid.  him, inter alia, by that renowned Conqueror, belonging 
c Ibid.  to Hugh de Abrincis, a Norman also: And therefore, if he came in afterwards, it was certainly before the general Survey of this Realm, begun by that King, about the fourteenth year of his Reign; he being then one of the Commissioners appointed for that great service; as appear by this notable Testimonial from the Lieger Book 
d In bibls▪ Cotton.  of Worcester; viz.— In vicecomitatu Wiraceastre habet, S. Maria de Wiraceastre, unum hundredum, quod vocatur Oswaldeslau; in quo jacent 300 hidae; etc. Hoc Testimonium totus Vicecomitaus Wiraceastre, dato sacramento jurisjurandi, firmavit; exhortante & ad laborante piissimo & prudentissimo Patre D. Wolstano Episcopo, tempore Regis willielmi senior●s, coram Principibus ejusdem Regis Romigio scilicet Lincolni●nsi Episcopo, & Comite Waltero Giffardo, & Henrico de Feriers, & Adam fratre Eudonis Dopiferi Regis; qui ad inquirendas, & describendas possessiones & consuetudines; tam Regis quam Principum suorum, in hac Provinciâ, & in pluribus aliis, ab ipso Rege destinati sunt, eo tempore, quo totam Angliam Rex describi fecit, etc.  
To this Henry succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his younger Son; for Eugenulfus and William died, as it seems, in his life time. Which Robert was one of the witnesses 
l Ric. Hagu●●ald. 315. l. 13.  to King Stephen's Laws, made in the first year of his Reign: and having brought 
m Joh. Hagustald. 〈◊〉. l. 35.  in, and commanded the Derbyshire men, in that famous Battle near North-Alverton, (in Yorkshire) 3 Steph. commonly called Bellum de Standardo (of which I have spoke more largely in my discourse of William Earl of Albemarle) where the Northern Barons had 
n Joh. Hagustald. 〈◊〉. l. 35.  a glorious Victory against David King of Scots; was, for that good service, advanced 
o Ibid. l. 66.  to the Earldom of Derby, but died 
p Ibid. 265. l. 51.  the year following, scil. Ann. 1139.  
Leaving Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, who styled 
q Regist. Pr. de Tu●burie pen●s Henr. Agard Equ. aut. cap. 52.  himself Robertus Comes junior de Ferrariis, and likewise 
r Ibid. cap. 70.  Comes junior de Nottingham; and two Daughters, viz. Isolda married 
s Rot. in Dominabus. etc. 〈◊〉. Northamp. ●c. Rot. 3.  to Stephen de Beauchamp, and ... married 
* Ord. vit. ●. 7. C.  to Walcheline Maminot.  
Which Robert in Anno 1141 (6 Steph.) gave 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 273. b. n. 50.  to the Monks of Tutbury, all his Tithes in Newbourough; in which Grant he maketh mention 
u Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 273. b. n. 50.  of Hawise his Mother: and confirmed 
x Ibid. 354. b. n. 20.  unto them whatsoever Henry his Grandfather, Eugenulf his Uncle, and Robert his Father had given to them; all which he there in particular reciteth 
y Ibid. 354. b. n. 20. .  
He likewise gave 
z Regist. de No●●el in bib. 〈◊〉. f 305.  the Church of Bredon, in Com. Leicest. with the tithes of his Tenants in Tonge, Anderskirk, and Wivelestone; as also the Chapels of Worthington and Stanton, with the Tithes of Newbold, and Dichesworth, of his Fee, unto the Canons of Nostel, in Yorkshire (which Church of Bredon became thenceforth a Cell to that house.) Moreover, he founded 
a Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 231. a. ●. 40.  the Priory of Derby, afterwards translated to Derley in that County, for Canons of St. Austin's order; as also 
b Regist. de Miravale penès Ric. Chamberlain. arm. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. p. 830. a. n. 10. 20. etc.  the Abbey of Merevale, in Com. Warw. for Cistercian-Monks, which he endowed 
c Regist. de Miravale penès Ric. Chamberlain. arm. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. p. 830. a. n. 10. 20. etc.  with great possessions; and wherein he was buried 
d Regist. de Miravale ut supra. , being wrapped in an Oxhide.  
He likewise confirmed 
e Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 772. n. 20. etc.  to the Monks of Geroudon, in Comit. Leicest. the Lordship of Hethcot, given 
f Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 772. n. 20. etc.  to them by his Ancestors; and bestowed 
g Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 772. n. 20. etc.  on them one Message with twenty Acres and a half of Land, lying in New-Bigging, Wolstancote, and Hertingdon; with the moiety of a Meadow, called, Over-Meadow, in Lee; another in Bradbourne, called Heye; and another called Swetedoles: also 
h Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 772. n. 20. etc.  six Acres of Land in Penewyk; and four Ox-gangs in Newbold, with certain Tofts and Cro●ts there. And, with 
i 〈…〉  William his Son; gave 
k 〈…〉  Newton and Cottes to the Monks of Cumbermere in Cheshire.  
To this Robert succeeded William Earl Ferrer his Son and Heir; who, in 12 Henr. 2. upon 
l 〈…〉  levying the Aid for marriage of the King's Daughter, certified 
m 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees he then held, to be, in number, seventy nine, for which in 14 Henr. 2. upon collection of that Aid he paid 
n 〈…〉  sixty eight marks. He also confirmed 
o 〈…〉  all those Grants to the Monks of Tutbury, which had been made by Robert his Father and Robert his Grandfather; and farther gave 
p 〈…〉  unto them one Oxegang of Land in Merston, upon the day that he Caused the Body of Henry de Ferrer his Ancestor to be translated into the Church of Tutbury, on the right hand the high Altar.  
Moreover he gave to the Knight's Hospitalars the Churches of Turrok 
q Ibid. 508. n. 30. , and S●etbing 
r Ibid. 543. n. 50.  in Essex, with divers Lands in 
s Ibid. 546. n. 60.  Passenham.  
This William married 
t Plac. coram R. ●er. Mich. 25 Hen. 3.  Margaret Daughter and heir to William Peverel of Not●ingham; and left issue by her two Sons; viz. Robert, who succeeded him in his Honours; and (Walcheline) Father 
u Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 40. a. n 40.  of Hugh de Ferrer (of whom I shall farther speak by and by.)  
Of which Robert 
Robert.  the first mention I find, is; that in 19 Hen. 2. hearing 
x Joreval. 1085 n. 10▪ 20. etc.  how the King's Territories in France were invaded by the adherents of young Henry (whom his Father had Crowned in his life-time, And some ill successes, which had befallen the King in those parts) he joined 
z Ibid.  with the Earls of Chester, Leicester, Norfolk and some other great men here in England, in the like Hostile Actions, manned 
a Ibid.  his Castles of Tu●bury and Duffield, against the King; and having also raised 
b R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  the power of Leicestershire, marched 
c R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  early in the morning to Nottingham, (which then was kept 
d R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  for the king by Reginald de Luci) and having with little difficulty entered the Town, plundered 
e R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  and burnt 
f R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  it, slaying 
g R. Hoved. 307. b. n. 10.  and taking, Prisoner's most of the Inhabitants.  
But the King having notice of these outrages, returned 
h R. Hoved. 208. a. n. 30.  into England soon after; at whose arrival his good subjects took courage, and prevailed over the Rebels in every place; against whom Rese Prince of Wales marched 
i Rad. de Dice●o; 577. n. ●0.  also with a great power; and besieged 
k Rad. d● Dice●o; 577. n. ●0.  this Earl's Castle at Tu●bury. Whereupon, being apprehensive of his danger, he hasted 
l Ibid. 578. n. 20.  to the King then at Northampton; and upon 
m R. Hoved, 308. b. n. 40.  the 7 Kal. of August, to obtain his favour, submitted 
n R. Hoved, 308. b. n. 40.  himself; rendering 
o R. Hoved, 308. b. n. 40.  his Castles of Tutbury and Duffield, and giving 
p MS. Oxon. in bibl Bodl. [Med. 20. s. 44. b.  security for his future fidelity: but so little did the King trust him, that he forthwith demolished 
q Rad. de D●ceto 588. n. 20.  those Forts.  
This Robert took to Wife 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. ●▪ 862. b. n. 40.  Sibilla the Daughter of William de Braose (of Brecknock) and for 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. ●▪ 862. b. n. 40.  the health of her Soul, as also of the Soul of Berta her Mother (Daughter to Milo Earl of Hereford) gave 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. ●▪ 862. b. n. 40.  to the Monks of Door in Herefordshire, all Oxmeode.  
He also founded 
u Ibid. 294. ●. n. 40.  a Priory at Wodham (commonly called Wodham- Ferrer) in Essex.  
By this Sibilla he left issue William his Son and Heir; and two Daughters; viz. Milisent the Wife 
x Ibid. 2●●. ●. n. 20.  of Roger Lord Mortimer of Wigmore; and Agatha, who, being a Concubine 
y Hi●t. of Wales by D. Powel, p. 259.  to King john, had 
z Hi●t. of Wales by D. Powel, p. 259.  by him a Daughter called joan, married 
a Hi●t. of Wales by D. Powel, p. 259.  to Leweline Prince of Wales.  
Which William 
William.  Earl Ferrer, not only confirmed 
b Ex Autogr. penès Jo●. Ferrer de Tamworth cas●●o, Ar●●.  to the Monks of Gerowdon, the enclosed Grounds at Hethcote, with Pasturage for an hundred sheep there, which his Father had given to them; but added another piece of Enclosure adjoining thereto, with Pasturing for two hundred sheep more, at sixscore the hundred; as also for five Cows, one Bull, and six Oxen. And in 1 R, 1. gave 
c Ex ●artula●. Abb. 〈…〉.  to the Monks of St. Denis in France, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Sibil his Wife, one Wax Taper yearly, price thirteen pence; as also a Stagg and a Boar in their proper seasons, to be sent annually thither at the Feast of S. Dennis, by the Messengers of him the said Earl, and his heirs. And likewise 
d Ex Registro de Lenton in ●●bl. Cotton.  to the Monks of Lenton, all his right to the Church of Wodham in Essex; which he specially 
e Ex Registro de Lenton in ●●bl. Cotton.  gave for the health of the Souls of those who were with him at the burning of Nottingham, (at the time, as it seems, when his Father made such spoil there, as is before expressed.)  
He also gave 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol 1. 648. n. ●0.  to those Monks of Lenton the Tithes of all his Essarts in the Forest of High Peke.  
But this William was outed of those his Earldoms of Nottingham and Derby, by King Richard the first, in the first year of his Reign, as it seems: For, upon that King's first arrival 
g R. Hoved. 3●30. n. 20.  in England, after King Henry the Seconds death, it appears, that he bestowed 
h R. Hoved. 3●30. n. 20.  them, (with divers other) upon john, Earl of Moreton, (his own Brother:) Howbeit, long it was not, that he continued so dispossessed; for he attended that King in his voyage to the Holy Land; and there departed 
i Mat. Paris, 162. n. 20. R. Hoved. 390 b.  this life, at the Siege of Acon, in An. 1191. (3 Rich. 1.) leaving issue William, 
William.  his Son and Heir, who in 3 Rich. 1. paying 
k Rot. Pip. 3 Rich. 1. Staff.  one hundred pound for his Relief, had Livery of his Lands.  
Of the great misfortunes which befell King Richard in that journey, I need not here tell, our Historians speaking so fully thereof; nor of the advantage which john, Earl of Moreton, thereupon made, in seizing divers Castles, here in England, to his own use; reporting his Brother King Richard, to be dead; and thereupon laying claim to the Crown: But shall observe, that upon 
l R. Hoved. f. 418 b.  the return of King Richard into England, order 
m R. Hoved. f. 418 b.  was given for the Siege of those Castles: Whereupon, this our William, Earl Ferrer, joined 
n Ibid. n. 20.  with the Earl of Chester, in the besieging of Nottingham Castle, which was after a while rendered; and was, for his fidelity, made choice of by the King, to sit 
o Ibid. 419 a. ● n. 30.  with the rest of the Peers in that great Council there held on the thirtieth of March following. Moreover, at his second Coronation, he was one of the four that carried 
p Ibid. 420 b. n. 50.  the rich Canopy over his head.  
And in the first year of King john, with the Earls of Clare, Chester, and other of the great men, swore 
q Ibid. 451. n. 30.  fealty to that King; but with condition 
r Ibid. 451. n. 30. , that each should have his own rendered. At the Coronation also of King john, in the Church of S. Peter at Westminster, on Ascension day, he was 
s Ibid. 451. n. 30.  also present: And on the seventh of june following, being solemnly created 
t Car●. Antiq. ●. n. 20.  Earl of Derby, by a special Charter, then dated at Northampton, he was girt 
n Car●. Antiq. ●. n. 20.  with a Sword by the Kings own hands (being the first 
x 〈◊〉 Tit. of Honour, p. ●53. , of whom, in any Charter that expression was used) having likewise thereby a Grant 
y Cart. Antiq. ut supra.  of the third penny of all the Pleas impleaded before the Sheriff, throughout that whole County, whereof he was Earl; to hold to him and his heirs, in as ample manner, as any of his Ancestors enjoyed the same.  
And by another Charter 
z Cart. Antiq. BB. n. 1. , dated 11 july, the same year, had a Grant from the King, to himself and his heirs in Fee-Farm, of the Manors of Wirkesworth and Esseburne (unlgò Ashburne) together with the whole Wapentake; paying yearly to the Exchequer Seventy pound sterling, at Michaelmas and Easter, by even portions. And about the same time also, in 
a 〈…〉  consideration of Two thousand marks▪ obtained another Charter 
b 〈…〉  from the King of the Manor of Hec●am (now called 〈…〉) in Com. Northampt. with the Hundred and Park; as also of the Manors of Bli●eworth and New●ottle, in the same County (which were part of the Lands of Wil●iam Peverel of Nottingham, whose Daughter and Heir called Margaret was his Grandmother) upon condition 
c 〈…〉 , that he should release unto the King his whole Right and Claim, in all other the Lands, that did belong to the same William Peverel. By which Charter 
d 〈…〉  the King, doth tender, grant, and confirm unto him, Hekham, with one Hundred and an half; as also the Park; and likewise Newbottle and Bliseworth, as his Inheritance, by descent from William Peverel, whose right heir he was: To hold to him, and his heirs for ever, by the service of one Knights Fee. Whereupon he quitted 
e Ibid.  his title to all the rest of the Castles, Forests, and Lands of the same William Peverel.  
In 2 joh. he had a Grant 
f Cart. ● J●● m. 6.  from the King, of the service of William de Greseley, and his heirs, for his Lands at Drakelow; to hold by the payment of a Bow, with a Quiver and twelve Arrows yearly, for all services.  
Moreover, in 5 joh. he obtained 
g 〈…〉  a Grant of the Inheritance of those Manors of Wirkesworth and Esseburne, with the Wapentake; for which, he gave 
h 〈…〉  five hundred marks. And the same year procured the King's special Mandate 
i 〈…〉  to Geffrey Fitz-Piers, than Justice of England, for Livery of those Lands in Stapleford in Com. Leic. which belonged to the Vidame of Chartres, and were of his Fee: Which Vidame died 
k 〈…〉  in a voyage to the Holy Land, and was a Ferrer, though he bore 
l Claus. 6 J●h. 〈◊〉 20..  for his Arms a Bend betwixt six Martlets.  
In 6 joh. he had a Grant 
m Claus. 6 J●h. 〈◊〉 20..  of all the Lands in Leicestershire belonging to Walter de Tibetot, which were of his Fee; Tibetot then adhering 
n Mat 〈◊〉 234. n. 〈◊〉.  to the King's Enemies.  
Which favours did so oblige him, that in 14 joh. when the Pope had deposed 
o Mat 〈◊〉 234. n. 〈◊〉.  King john, and that Pandulph, the Legate, came over to treat 
p 〈…〉  with him, the French King being then upon the Seas with a powerful Army, threatening an invasion; so that the King became necessitated to yield to what terms he could get: This Earl manifested his affection to him so far, as to give his solemn Oath 
q 〈…〉  for the King's performance of those Articles whereunto he had submitted; and was likewise one of the witnesses 
r 〈…〉  to that Charter, whereby King john gave up this Realm to the Pope: Shortly after which (viz. upon the seven and twentieth of june, the same year, the King gave 
s Ibid.  him an House, situate in the Parish of S. Margaret, within the City of London, which did belong to Isaac, a jew of Norwich, to hold 
t 〈…〉  of him and his heirs; by the service, that he the said Earl, and his heirs, should serve the King at Dinner, upon all Festivals yearly, without any Cap; having a Garland thereon, of the breadth of his little finger.  
In this fifteenth year he 
u 〈…〉  attended the King into Po●ctou; and in 16 joh. was constituted 
x 〈…〉  Governor of Harestan Castle in Com. Derb. In which year, together 
y 〈…〉  with the King, and divers of the Nobility, he took 
z 〈…〉  upon him the Cross, in order to a voyage unto the Holy Land; but divers of the Barons, soon after, putting 
a 〈…〉  themselves in Arms, hindered 
b 〈…〉  that journey. Whereupon, raising 
c 〈…〉  Forces for the King, he took 
d 〈…〉  from those Rebels, the Castles of Peck and Bolesover, by assault; of which, the King then made 
e 〈…〉  him Governor.  
And upon the death of King john, stood so firm to the young King Henry the Third, as, that, with the rest of the Loyal Nobility, he, not only met 
f Mat. Paris, 289. n. 10.  at Gloucester, upon the Eve of the Apostles, Simon and jude, in the presence of Walo, the Pope's Legate, in order 
g Mat. Paris, 289. n. 10.  to the Coronation of that King; but assisted 
h Mat. Paris, 289. n. 10.  thereat on Simon and judes' day: And immediately after Easter ensuing, accompanied 
i Ibid. p. 293. n. 30.  the famous William Martial, (than Governor of the King and Kingdom) the Earls of Chester, Albemarle, and many other great men, in the Siege of Mountsorell Castle in Leicestershire, then held by Henry de Braybroke, and ten other stout Knights. And the same year, was 
k Ibid. p. 295.  also with those noble Persons, at raising the Siege of Lincoln, which the Rebellious Barons with Lewes, King of France, (whom they brought into the Realm) had made; and having new Patents 
l Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 6. & m. 15.  for the custody of those Castles of Peck and Bolesover, held 
m Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  the Government of them for full six years.  
But in the second year of that King's Reign, he underwent 
n Chron. de Dunstable ut supra, f. 13 b.  a journey to the Holy Land, with Ranulph, Earl of Chester, and some others; appointing 
o Memoranda de Term. Trin. 2 Hen. 3. Rot. 1. Derb.  his Steward, viz. Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, to transact all business concerning him, which might relate to the Exchequer, until his return: And in 8 Hen. 3. was constituted Governor 
p Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 12.  of the Castle and Honour of Lancaster.  
In 9 Hen. 3. he executed 
q Rot. Pip. de iisdem annis.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Lancaster, for three parts of that year: So likewise 
r Rot. Pip. de iisdem annis.  for the whole years of 10 & 11 Hen. 3.  
In the last of which years, upon the death 
s Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 3. & Rot. Fin. 12 Hen▪ 3. m. 2.  of Robert de Ferrer, his younger Brother, without issue; being his next heir, he had such favour from the King, as that he compounded 
t Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 3. & Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 3. m. 2.  the remainder of those debts, which were due by his Brother, for marrying the Wife he then had, at the rate of ten marks per annum.  
But in this eleventh year of Henry the Third, upon that dispute 
u Mat. Paris, 337. n. 30 & 40. , which happened betwixt the King, and Richard, Earl of Cornwall (his Brother) by reason whereof, the King gave 
x Mat. Paris, 337. n. 30 & 40.  away that Earls Castle of Berkhamstead; he, with some others (more resenting the injury, which he thought was thereby offered to the Earl of Cornwall, than the Obligation of Loyalty to his Sovereign) stuck not to put 
y Mat. Paris, 337. n. 30 & 40.  himself in Arms on that Earls part. But the King, prudently foreseeing, that unavoidable mischief might thereby have ensued, the Nobility being then so potent; attributed 
z Ibid.  the fault to his Chief Justice, and fairly composed 
a Ibid.  the difference. Nay this was not all; for they threatened 
b Ibid. , that if he would not restore to them that Charter touching the Liberties of the Forest, which he had lately canceled at Oxford, they would compel him thereto by force: But in all these things, the King gave them satisfaction 
c Ibid.  at Northampton, in August following.  
After which, viz. in 13 Hen. 3. this Earl was employed 
d 〈…〉  by the King in his service of Wales. And in 16 Hen. 3. was 
e 〈…〉  one of those unto whom the custody of Hubert de Burgh (formerly a potent Man) was committed.  
In 17 Hen. 3. having taken to Wife 
f 〈…〉  Agnes, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Ranulph, Earl of Chester, he accounted 
g 〈…〉  fifty pounds for the Relief of those Lands of her Inheritance; and the next ensuing year, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 3. m. 1.  of her Purparty, viz. Of all those which lay betwixt the Rivers of Ribble and Mersey; for which, he and she were bound to pay 
i Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 3. m. 1.  yearly a Goshawk, or forty shillings into the King's Exchequer, as had 
k 〈…〉  usually been.  
In 19 Hen. 3. he was again made Governor 
l 〈…〉  of Bolesover Castle in Com. Derb. And the same year obtained Licence 
m 〈…〉  to assart and impark his Woods at Wodham, within the Forest of Essex. Moreover, in 21 Hen. 3. he was 
n 〈…〉  one of the three chief Counsellors, recommended to the King by the Barons, upon that reconciliation of their discontents, for the violation of Magna Charta; the King then renewing 
o 〈…〉  his promise, for the strict observance thereof; and cho●e his Counsellors making oath 
p Mat. Pari●▪ 436. n. 10. , That they would not, for any respect, give him other than wholesome advice; which so well pleased the people, that they then gave 
q Mat. Pari●▪ 436. n. 10.  a thirtieth part of all their movable Goods, excepting of Gold, Silver, Horse, and Arms.  
In 26 Hen. 3. he gave one hundred pound Fine 
r Rot. Fin. 26 Hen. 3. m. 10. Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 3. Nott. & Derb.  to the King for Livery of those three Wapentakes of Lancashire, lying betwixt Ribble and Merse, viz. West Derby, Leland, and Saltford, which had been seized into the King's hands for certain misdemeanours of his Bailiffs. And for the health of the Soul of Agnes his Wife, and his Ancestors Souls, gave 
s Mon Angii●. Vol. 2. 8●3 b. n. 〈◊〉 & 20.  to the Monks of Tutbury, the Tithes of all his Paunage, Venison, Honey, and Rent, arising out of his Forest of Duffield: As also 
t Ibid. 874 a. n. 50.  the Town of Thornihull, and ninety two Acres of Land, near Adgarleg. But in 31 Hen. 3. (scil. 10 Kal. Oct.) he departed 
u Annal. de Burton in Bibl. Cotton.  this life, having been long afflicted 
x Mat. Paris, p. 742. n. 10.  with the Gout; his Countess dying 
y Mat. Paris, p. 742. n. 10.  also in the same Month; having been Man and Wife at least Seventy five years, if my Author mistaketh not; for he affirmeth 
z Mat. Paris, p. 742. n. 10. , That S. Thomas of Canterbury celebrated the marriage betwixt them, who died in 18 Hen. 2. But I have seen an Autograph 
a Penès S. Roper▪ Ar. , mentioning their marriage to have been in An. 1192. (4 Ric. 1.) which falls short thereof, no less than twenty years.  
This Earl William had a younger Brother called Robert, who served 
b Claus 17 Joh. m. 7.  King john with five Knights (himself accounted) in that War with his Barons in 17 joh. For which respect he had a Grant 
c Claus 17 Joh. m. 7.  of the Lands of Roger de Cressey, lying in the Counties of Buckingham, Norfolk, and Suffolk. And the same year gave a Fine 
d Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m ●.  of five hundred marks, for Licence to marry joan, the Daughter and Heir of William de Bocland; and to enjoy all her Lands, lying in the Counties of Bedford, Hertford, Bucks, Oxon, and Berks. Of which sum, he was acquitted 
e Pat. 18 Jo●. m. 7.  two hund●ed marks in 18 joh.  
He was 
f Claus 7 H 3. in dor●o m. 13.  also one of those, who met in that Tournament held at Blithe, in 7 Hen. 3. for which his Lands were seized. And in 8 Hen. 3. had the Honour and Castle of Lancaster committed 
g Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 9 & m. 1●.  to his charge. But farther I cannot say of him, than that he died without issue; whereupon upon William, Earl of Derby, his Brother, became his Heir, as I have already observed.  
I now come to William, Son and Heir to the last mentioned Earl William.  
This William 
William.  in 32 Hen. 3. (it being the next year after his Father's death) doing his homage ʰ, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 32 Hen. 3. m. 14.  of Chartley Castle; as also of all other the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance: And the same year sat 
k Mat. Paris, 743. n. 50.  in that Parliament held at London, where the King made so stout an Answer to the Demands of his impetuous Barons.  
Moreover, he obtained the King's Precept 
m Claus. 32 Hen 3. in dorso m. 13.  to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, to be aiding to him, in distraining his Tenants, by Military Service, and other, for performance of their services, due to him, for the Lands of his Inheritance, in that County. The like Mandate 
n Claus. 33 Hen. 3. m. 5.  he had, to the Sheriff of Lancashire, for the enjoyment of such Lands, betwixt Ribbel and Mersey, as his Uncle Ranulph, Earl of Chester, formerly possessed.  
He also purchased 
o Ex Autogra. penès Tho Comitem Eginiae.  from john de Verdon, certain Houses with a Garden and Court lying in that Street called Sholande, within the City o● London; which Houses, etc. Roese de Verdon (Mother of the same john) had of the Grant 
p Ex Autogra. penès Tho Comitem Eginiae.  of Michael Belet.  
Furthermore, he obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 24.  for Free-Warren, to himself and his Heirs, in all the Demesn Lands throughout his Lordships of Liverpole, West Derby, Evertone, Crosseby, Waverere, Salford, Bowelton, Penelton, Buttuhton, Sweinshurst, Boureton-Wod, and Churls, in Com. Lanc. Esseborne, Underwood, Bredlow, Offidecote, Benitlege, Thorpe, Mapeltone, Penewicke, Alsope, Eytone, Huntendone, Wednes●eg, Sniterton, Heke-Narton, Caldelaw, Crumbeford, Midilton, Kertinton, Hopton, Wirkesworth, Bonteshal, Yptone, Mulnfield, Matlock, Willarde●●eg, Hertindone, Eroudecote, Buestanes, Nedham, Wildon, Skernedal, Hordlow, Heyttone, Duffeld, Alrewasleleg, Beaurepeyre, Makeney, Winleg, Holebrok, Suwode, Heyhege, Cortelege, Ravenesdale, Holland, New-Bigging, and Screpton, in Com. Derb. Tutbury, Rolveston, Mercinton, Uttokeshather, joxhale, Bartane, Tatenhull, Hambury, Falete, Cotes, Draycote, Hore-Cros, Tunstal, Borschalenge, Condelege, Certelege, Stowe, Wes●on, Huctesdon, Heywood, Ambrictone, and Grenlege, in Com. Staff. And gave 
r Ex Registro de Derley in Bibl. Cotton.  to the Canons of Derly, the Church of Bolesover in Com. Derb. Which Grant, Robert and Wil●iam, his two Sons, afterwards confirmed 
s Ex Registro de Derley in Bibl. Cotton. .  
He had a Brother called Thomas, unto whom Agnes, their Mother, gave 
t Claus. 33 Hen. 3. ● in dor●o m 13.  the Castle and Manor of Chartley, which were of her Inheritance. Whereupon the King by his Letter 
u Claus. 33 Hen. 3. ● in dor●o m 13. , signified unto him, That if he did not deliver them up accordingly, the Sheriff of Staffordshire should compel him thereto.  
About this time he entered into Articles 
x Ibid.  of Agreement with the King; that Robert, his Son and Heir, should marry Isabel, the Daughter of Hugh le Brun, Earl of Angole●me; and that she should be endowed of the Manor of Stanford in Com. Berks. and Perry in Com. N●rthampt. As also, That if this Robert should die before him, that then he should make good unto the same Isabel, Lands of two hundred pound per annum value, in some other part of Northamptonshire▪ in case those should fall short of that worth. Likewise, That if the same Robert should survive him, that then he should endow her with the third part of all his Lands. In consideration whereof, as a portion for her, the King covenanted to give one hundred pound per annum sterling, to be received out of his Exchequer, at Michaelmass and Easter, by even portions, out of that sum of four hundred marks per annum, which he had formerly given to the said Hugh le Brun, to be paid thence.  
In 35 Hen. 3. he procured a special Grant 
y Claus. 35 H. 3. m. 14.  from the King, of such Officers, for conservation of the Peace, betwixt Ribbel and Me●sey, as Ranulph, Earl of Chester, formerly had: Which Officers were maintained 
z Claus. 36 H, 3. m. 10.  at the charge. of the Inhabitants. And in 36 Hen. 3. obtained 
a Ibid.  the custody of his Daughter, Agatha Ferrer; provided, That she should not marry without the King's Licence; but the next year following, Eudo la Zouche, gave 
b 〈…〉 37 Hen ●. m. 6.  a Fine to the King of one hundred and fifty marks, for leave to marry her, in case her Father would assent thereto. At that time also, in consideration 
c Ibid. 〈…〉  of fourscore marks Fine, due to the King, by William de Vaux, for marrying Eleanor, another Daughter of this Earl, without Licence; the King accepted 
d Ibid. 〈…〉  of twenty six marks per annum, from john de Vaux, his Brother and Heir.  
This Earl William, being sore afflicted with the Gout 
e Mat. Paris, 884. n. 1●. , even from his youth (as his Father had been) and by reason thereof, drawn 
f Mat. Paris, 884. n. 1●. , from place to place in a Chariot; he was, through the heedlessness of the driver, overthrown 
g Mat. Paris, 884. n. 1●.  from a Bridge at S. Neots in Com. Huntingd. having his Limbs so broken 
h Mat. Paris, 884. n. 1●.  with the fall, that he died 
i Mat. Paris, 884. n. 1●.  upon the ninth Kalends of April, An. 1254. (38 Hen. 3.) and had Sepulture 
k 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Mereva●e. It is said 
l Mat. Paris, ut s●pra. , that he was a discreet man, and well versed in the Laws of the Land.  
By Sibil his first Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs 
m Ex C●ll. R. Cl. s.  to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, he left issue seven Daughters, viz. 
n 〈◊〉 de Tem. Pasch. 〈…〉 2. Rot. 9 〈◊〉▪  Agnes married to William de Vesci, Isabel to Gilbert Basset of Wiecombe in Com. Buck, and afterwards to Reginald de Mohun; Maud, first to William de Kime, secondly to William de Vivon, and lastly, to Emerick de Rupe-canardi; Sibil to Francis de Bohun of Midherst; joan, first to ... Aguillon, and afterwards to john de Mohun of Dunster; Agatha to Hugh de Mortimer of Chelmersh; and Eleanor, first to William de Vallibus, secondly to Roger de Quinci, Earl of Winchester, and lastly, to Roger de Leyburne. And by Margaret 
o 〈…〉  his second Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs 
p 〈…〉  to Roger de Quinci, Earl of Winchester, had issue two Sons, viz. Robert, who succeeded him in this Earldom of Derby; and William 
q Ibid. , who seated himself at Groby in Com. Leic.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  was in minority 
r 〈…〉  at his Father's death; whereupon, the Queen and Peter de Savoy, gave 
s 〈…〉  six thousand marks for the custody of his Lands, until he should come of full age: And had the hard hap to be the last Earl of this great family; for no sooner did he arrive to Man's estate; but, meeting with a 〈◊〉 Nobibility, which, under many specious pretences, infused into him, all principles of disloyalty: In 
t 〈…〉  47 Hen. 3. when the flames of Civil War began to break out, none was more ready to increase them than he; yet was not 
u 〈…〉  then so firm to the Barons, as that they could repose much confidence in him: But certain it is, That a world of mischief he did; for having got 
x Ibid.  a multitude of Soldiers at his heels, he entered 
y Ibid.  Worcester, destroyed 
z Ibid.  that place there, called the jewry, plundered 
a Ibid.  the Religious Houses, as well as other; and made much spoil 
b Ibid.  in the King's Parks thereabout.  
To retaliate which outrage, the King sent 
c M Westm. in An. 1264. (48 H. 3.)  Edward his eldest Son, into the Counties of Stafford and Derby, with a great power; where he wasted 
d M Westm. in An. 1264. (48 H. 3.)  his Lands with Fire and Sword, and demolished 
e M Westm. in An. 1264. (48 H. 3.)  his Castle of Tutbury.  
Yet this did not at all reclaim him; for he then struck in with Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Clare, Earl of Gloucester, and all those other Rebellious Barons, soon after in Arms against the King, who, joining their strength together, boldly encountered the Royal Army at Lewes in Sussex. Where, having the better of the day, the King and Prince were both made prisoners, as is evident from our Historians. But after this, Clare harboring 
f Ibid. in An. 1265.  great discontent towards Montfort, for taking the whole sway of the Realm to himself, and this our Earl Robert chiefly favouring 
g Ibid. in An. 1265.  Clare, Montford seized 
h Ibid. in An. 1265.  on him. Nevertheless, when Clare, in order to the King's rescue, stoutly adventured himself against Montfort and his adherents, in the Battle 
i 4 August, ●9 H. 3.  of Evesham, this Earl did not at all appear with him; but with might and main acted elsewhere otherwise, what he could: So that, after that happy overthrow of Montfort, and his partakers at Evesham, and that Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, whereby he, with Monfort, and some few besides, were excepted 
k Mat. Paris, 1002. n. 20. Mat. West. in An. 1●66.  from Composition, when others had the favour to redeem their Lands for a certain pecuniary mulct (which Decree being ratified 
l H. Knighton 〈◊〉. n. 10.  by Ottobon the Pope's Legate, was published 
m Mat. West. ut supra.  at Westminster, on the Feast day of S. Edward's Translation, scil. 13 Oct.) being in person called 
n Pat. 49 H. 3. n. 96.  into the Court before the King, and charged with divers high crimes; not daring to adventure that Judgement, which he easily foresaw would be pronounced against him, he wholly submitted 
o Pat. 49 H. 3. n. 96.  himself to the King's mercy.  
Whereupon, in consideration 
p Rot. Fin. 50 Hen. 3. ● 9 Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 32 & 40.  of a Cup of Gold, adorned with precious stones (obtained 
q Rot. Fin. 50 Hen. 3. m 9 Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 32 & 40.  from Michael de Tony; for which, he mortgaged 
r Rot. Fin. 50 Hen. 3. m 9 Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 32 & 40.  his Manor of Piry in Northampt●nshire) and for 
s Ibid.  fifteen hundred marks, to be paid at four several payments within a twelve month's space, the King pardoned 
t Ibid.  all his former misdemeanours; and undertook to secure him against Prince Edward, and all others towards whom he had done wrong, at any time, during the troubles, until the fifth of December, 50 Hen. 3. as by a special Patent 
t Ibid. , bearing that date appeareth; upon this condition 
u Ibid. , That if he should at any time transgress again, then without hope of favour, to be wholly disherited. For the strict performance of which Agreement, he obliged himself, not only by a special Charter 
x 〈…〉 , then freely scaled to the King, but by his 
y 〈…〉  Corporal Oath at that time given.  
But of this Pardon he had no benefit: Partly by reason that the before specified sum was not 
z Plac. coram Rege 1● H. 4. 〈◊〉 Staff. & T H●ll. Rot. 21 Derb.  accordingly paid; and partly, in regard of his second defection: For the next Spring afterwards, he again 
a Mat Paris, p. 1001. n. 50. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med 20. f. 1●2 b.  made head in the Northern-parts of Derbishire, contrary 
b Ex Praef. Vet. memb.  to that his Oath, with a powerful Army, Whereupon Henry, eldest Son to the King of Almain, advanced 
c Ex Praef. Vet. memb.  against him with a great strength, and at Chesterfield 
d In May, the fourth day preceding the Feast of S. Dunstan. , after a sharp conflict, wherein many were slain, routed 
e H. Knighton 2437. n. 50. & Orig. 50. H. 5. m.  all his Forces. Of those which escaped, he himself being one, was hid 
f Ex Coll. R. GI'. S.  in a Church, under certain Sacks of Wool; but by the treachery 
g MS. in Bibl. odl ut supra.  of a Woman, ●re long discovered, and brought prisoner 
h Ex. Praef. Vet. memb▪  to London.  
Whereupon, in the Parliament held the same year at Westminster, he was totally disherited 
i Ex. Praef. Vet. memb▪ , and Edmund the King's Son invested with his Earldom of Derby, as my Authority 
k Ex. Praef. Vet memb●  saith; and as those who have written 
l Brooke & Vincent.  of our English Earls, do affirm: But, that he really was Earl of Derby, though he had possession of the greatest part of this Robert's Lands, and exercised (perhaps) the power of Earl in that County, I am not satisfied; in regard I cannot find that the same Edmund had any patent of Creation to that Honour, as he really had to those of 〈◊〉 and Lancaster; nor any other person, until 
m Cart. 11 ● 3. n. 50.  Henry of Monmouth, who was Grandson to this Edmund (which Henry was afterwards advanced 
n Pat. 25 Ed. 3▪ p. ●. m. 18.  to the Title of Duke of Lancaster.)  
But this Edmund, though he really had nothing of the Title of Earl of Derby; yet, upon the twenty eighth of june, next ensuing, obtained a Grant 
o Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 12.  from his Father King Henry the Third, of all the Goods and Chattels, whereof this Earl Robert was possessed upon the day of the skirmish at Cheste●field; and upon the fifth of August following, of all 
p Ibid. m 9▪  the Castles and Lands of him the said Robert; to hold during pleasure.  
It seems, that this Earl Robert continued in prison for the space of three years or thereabouts; for of his enlargement, I find no mention, until 
q Ibid. m 16.  the beginning of March, 53 Hen. 3. But then there was such mediation made for him, That the King accepted of security 
r Ibid. m 16. , whereby he might receive satisfaction for those misdemeanours, which had been by him committed in the turbulent times before mentioned; and thereupon directed his Precept to the said Edmund, to make restitution to him of his Lands.  
Hereupon (out of all doubt) it was that the Agreement 
s H. Knights on 2438. n. 1●.  betwixt them, became so soon after made, viz. That this Edmund to quit all his interest in those Lands, should receive fifty thousand pounds, at one entire payment, upon a certain 
t Viz. before the Quind. ● of S. I●hn Baptist, in 5● Hen. 3.  day: For payment whereof, Earl Robert procured these to be his Sureties 
u Ex ipso Autogr in Bibl. Cotton. , viz. Henry, Son to Richard, King of Romans; William Valence, Earl of Pembroke; john, Earl of Warren and Surrey; William de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; Roger de Somers● Thomas de Clare, Robert Walraund, Roger de Clifford, Hamon le Strange, Bartholomew de Sudley, and Robert de Briwer, (all great Barons) to be bound: Unto whom he granted 
x Ex Autog● in Bibl. Deuves.  (by way of Countersecurity) all his Castles and Lands, excepting 〈◊〉 in Staffordshire, and 〈◊〉 in Derbishire. Which sum, being not paid accordingly, those his Sureties passed 
y Ex Autog● in Bibl. Deuves.  over their title therein, unto the said Edmund and his Heirs for ever.  
Notwithstanding all which, this Robert being unsatisfied, by his Bill 
a Plac. coram Rege à die Pasch. xv dies 53 H. 3.  in the King's Bench, exhibited the Quind. Pasch. 53 H. 3. complained, That by reason of those his transgressions in the time of the late troubles; and then laid to his charge, the King had given to the before specified Edmund, all the Lands and Tenements of him the said Robert, lying in the Counties of Stafford, Derby, Leicester, and Lancaster, excepting the Castle and Manor of Chartley in Com. Staff. and the Town of Holbroke in Com. Derb. And that though he had always been ready to stand to that Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, and to redeem his Lands according to the tenor thereof; nevertheless, that the said Edmund did still unjustly detain them.  
And in 2 Edw. 1. renewing his Plea 
b Pla●. coram Rege 2 Ed. 1. incip. 3. scil. Octab. Mich. Rot. 6.  in the same Court, did allege, That though he had been ever ready to stand to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, and to redeem his Castles and Lands accordingly; nevertheless, that the King had bestowed them all, excepting the Castle and Manor of Chartley in Com. Staff. and Town of Holbroke in Com. Derb. upon the before specified Edmund: And, that he the said Edmund did thereupon detain them from him.  
Whereupon Edmund being called to show what reason he had so to do, this Robert instancing, that he had offered him seven years' value for them; answered, that he did not hold himself obliged to restore them, in regard, that the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth was not made, when he the said Robert came to him, and convenanted to pay him fifty thousand pounds for the redemption of them, and for his enlargement from prison; as also, that the said sum of fifty thousand pounds, was by agreement to have been paid upon the Quind. of S. john Baptist, in 53 Hen. 3. And moreover, that he the said Robert then brought Henry, Son to the King of Romans, William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, and others, who undertook for the payment thereof accordingly. And likewise, that for their indemnity, he did at that time mortgage all his Lands and Tenements, with condition, That if the Money were not paid accordingly, than his Sureties should pass those Lands to him and his heirs, until that whole sum should be paid at one entire payment. And he farther said, That the Money being not accordingly paid, nor any other satisfaction given, those his Sureties did accordingly pass those Lands unto him, and that he had possession of them accordingly, exhibiting the Deed made by the said Robert unto them, which fully empowered them to do what they had so done.  
But thereunto Robert replied, That this Deed was by him so made and sealed at Cyppeham, upon the Feast day of the Apostles Philip and jacob. 53 Hen. 3. at such time as he was a prisoner there; and that, being before in the King's Prison at Windsor, he was carried thence to Cyppeham, where he so sealed the same as a prisoner, and for fear of corporal mischief. And, moreover, that when he had so done, he was taken thence by Armed Men, and conveyed with a strong guard to the Castle of Wallingford, where he remained for three weeks after, in restraint, until Prince Edward (afterwards King) did procure his liberty.  
Whereunto Edmund rejoined, That this Allegation of his being a prisoner, was not of any validity, in regard, That after he had sealed that Deed, he came before Mr. john de Chishull, than King Henry's Chancellor; and acknowledging what he had done, caused it to be enroled in the Rolls of the Chancery: So that it being thereby done, as in the presence of the King, his Chancellor representing the King; or in the Court before his Officers, who make Record thereof; it could not be said to be done as a prisoner, every Man being there free to express his mind fully.  
But to this Robert again replied, That though he did not deny the s●aling of that Deed, in the presence of john de Chishull, it ought not to prejudice him any more than his doing thereof in prison; for he said, That the very day he so s●aled it at Cyp●eham, john de Chishull came thither to him with that writing, he then being in a certain Chamber there, in strict custody; and demanding of him, Whether it was his Act and Deed, or not? he then, for fear, acknowledged it so to be. And that farther ask him, Whether he was willing it should be enroled in the Rolls of the Chancery? He did, by reason of the like fear, assent thereto. And moreover added, That as to his being then a prisoner, he referred himself to the trial of the Country, or to the testimony of the same Mr. john de Ch●shull (than Chancellor,) affirming, That he did thenceforth continue a prisoner until the King caused his enlargement as abovesaid, offering to stand or fall by the King's Testimony therein. And he farther alleged, That his acknowledgement of that Deed ought not to have the force of a Record, and consequently to oblige him, in regard it was not made in open Court, but in the presence of the Chancellor only, who was then at a great distance from the Court, and had neither Roll nor Clerk there to record the same; for that he came to him in his Chamber, where he was a prisoner, and not as the King's Chancellor, but as a private person.  
Whereunto Edmund again answered, That there was no necessity of any trial thereof by the Country, nor the testimony of the Chancellor, or the King's judgement therein; for as much as he acknowledged, that he did it in the presence of the then Chancellor, and that it was thereupon enroled, etc. as abovesaid.  
But notwithstanding all these Arguments, the Court dismissed 
c Ibid.  his Suit, so that he could have no remedy for the regaining of those his Lands. Whereupon he lost Tu●bury Castle, and other vast Possessions, which Edmund, then Earl of Leicester and Lancaster, and his Descendants, thereupon enjoyed.  
But this was not all, for he lost 
d 〈…〉  his Earldom likewise.  
All that I have farther seen of this Robert, is, That by his Letters 
e Ex 〈◊〉 p●nès Jo●. Ferret's A●,  Patents bearing date at Yoxhall, on Tuesday next after the Feast day of S. Fabian and Sebastian, in 46 Hen. 3. he gave liberty unto Sir Walter de Raleg and his Heirs, inhabiting at Uttoxater in Com. Staff. to hunt and course the Fox and Hare within the Precincts of his Forest of Needwood, in that County, with eight Braches, and four Greyhounds. To which Branch his Seal of Arms is affixed; wherein it appears, that upon his Shield, and the Caparisons of his Horse (waving the Border of Horsshooes given by his Father) he bore only Varr● Or and Gules; which Arms were afterwards continued by his posterity.  
Likewise, that he gave 
f Mon. Angl. 〈◊〉 2. 317. a. ●. ●0.  to the Canons of St. Thomas juxta Stafford, for the health of the Souls of Mary and Alianore, his Wives; and to the end his body might be there interred, when he should happen to die, two messages in Chart●ey, in Comit. Staff. with 17 Acres of Land; and the Advowson of the Church of Stow juxta Chartley.  
This Mary was Daughter 
g Claus. 33 Hen. 3. m. 6. in dorso. Pat. 34 H 3. m. 9 Annal. de ●urton, ut supra.  to Hugh le Brun Earl of Angole●ne (Niece to King Henry the third) but married 
h Annal. de ●urton, ut supra.  very young, he being but nine, and she no more than eight, years of age: Howbeit by her he had no issue. The other; viz. Alianore was Daughter, as some say 
i Ca●al. of Nob. by R. B. , to Ralph Lord Basset; by whom he had Issue john his Son and Heir.  
Which Alianore surviving him, commenced her Suit 
* Plac. de T. M●ch. 7 ●. 1. Rot. 49.  against Edmund (Earl of Lancaster) the King's Brother, in 7 Edw. 1. for her Dowry of her Husband's Lands; viz. Tutbury, Scroptone, Ro●●estone, Meercintone, Calling-wood, Uttockeshather, Adgarsley, and Newborough, in Com. Staff. Duffield, Machiney, Certeley, Winburne, Southwood, He●leg, Beaurepaire, Holland, Edreskay, New-Bigginge, Alrewas●ege, Spondone, and Chatesdene, in Com. Derb. And Leverpole, West-Derby, Crosby, Waverton, Magna Hale, Burgeon, Salford, and Hardaisell, in Com Lanc. Whereunto Edmund answered; that he claimed nothing in Spondone, and Chatesdene: and for all the rest, he said, that Robert de Ferrer her late Husband did, in Chancery, acknowledge all those Lordships to be the right of his Sureties, who undertook for the payment of fifty thousand pounds for his Redemption, by reason of his Transgressions committed in the time of King Henry, Father of the then King: And that, because he failed in payment of that Money, those his Sureties, past the Lordships above mentioned to him the said Edmund.  
She therefore, discerning that nothing could be got in strictness; Released unto him the said Edmund all her Right of Dower in those Lands: And soon after, viz. in 9 E. 1. obtained 
f Pat. 9 E. 3. m. 1● per Inspex.  from him the Lordship of Gumecestre (commonly called Godmanchester, in Com. Hunt.) to hold during her life  
I come now to john, 
john.  Son to this last mentioned Robert.  
This john was in 
l 〈…〉  minority in 9 Ed. 1. And in 22 E. 1. upon the death of Margaret his Grandmother (Daughter and Coheir to Roger de Quinci E. of Winchester, as hath been observed) doing his Homage had Livery 
m Claus. 22 E 1. m. 13.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; which, as Nephew and Heir to her, descended to him. But he was somewhat of his Father's Spirit, as it seems: for in 25 Ed. 1. when the Earl of Hereford the Earl 
* 〈…〉  Marshal, and others, being discontented 
n 〈…〉  at the Government prohibited 
o 〈…〉  the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, to gather that Subsidy granted to the King, in the Parliament then held at St. Edmundsbury (being the eighth part of their movable goods) having alured 
p 〈…〉  the Londoners to stand with them for the recovery of their Liberties (as they termed it) he joined 
q 〈…〉  with them, in that disloyal Act: but, by the special care of Prince Edward, then Lieutenant here in his Father's stead (who was at that time victorious in Scotland) the heat of these turbulent Spirits was allayed, by the King's condescension 
r Ibid.  to confirm Magna Ch●rta, and the Charter of the Forests: as also 
s Ibid. , that no Tax should thenceforth be imposed upon the Subject, but by consent in Parliament, and that the Offences of those Earls and their adherents, should 
t Ibid.  be pardoned; in which Pardon this john de Ferrer is particularly 
u Ibid.  named; the King also remitting 
x Ibid. p. 40. n. 30. & H. Kinghton. 2523. n. 40.  all that displeasure which he bore towards him, for not attending him in his expedition into Flanders, when Commanded.  
Soon after which, this john; addressing himself, by an humble Petition 
y Ex C●ll. R. Gl. S.  to Pope Nicholas the third, represented to his Holiness, that Robert de Ferrer his Father, late Earl of Derby, in that War betwixt King Henry the third and his Barons, adhering to them, was taken Prisoner by the King's Forces, and used so severely, that he could obtain no liberty, unless he would pass all his Lands, then extending to the value of three thousand pounds per annum to Edmund the King's Son, and his Heirs; to hold and enjoy until he the said Robert or his Heirs should pay unto the same Edmund fifty thousand pounds upon one day. And that the said Robert, more affecting his Liberty than his Lands, had granted them on those conditions; so that they had been enjoyed by the said Edmund and Thomas his Sons (Earls of Lancaster) for more than thirty years; wherefore he humbly besought His Holiness; that, for as much as he could not possibly raise so great a sum of Money, unless he might reposses those Lands: and that, whereas divers Prelates, and other Spiritual Persons, being really sensible of this his hard condition, were willing to furnish him with so much money, for the present payment of that sum in case they might be permitted so to do; that, considering the penalty of a certain Constitution, then lately set forth by his Holiness to the contrary; he would vouchsafe, by his Apostolic Authority, to dispense therewith: But though this address took no effect, he had good esteem from the King: for the next year following he attended 
z Rot. Scoe. 26 Edw. 1. m. 2.  him into Scotland, and soon after that, was summoned 
a Claus. 27 E. 1. in in dorso,  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
After which, scil. in 30 Edw. 1. having married 
b Rot. Fin. 30 ●. 1. m. 8.  Hawyse the Niece and Heir of Cecelie de Muscegros; doing his Homage, he had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 30 ●. 1. m. 8.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And in 34 E. 1. was again 
d Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
e Rot. Scoc. 4 E 2. m. 11.  4 Edw. 2.  
Moreover in 5 Edw. 2. being constituted 
f Rot. Vascon▪ 5. Edw. 2. m. 6.  Seneschal of the Duchy of Aqu●tane, had an assignation of four hundred pounds in good small Turons, whereof four make one pound Sterling, for his Support in that service: but died 
g ●sc. 18 E. 2. n. 52.  in 18 Edw. 2. leaving Robert de Ferrer his Son and Heir, than 
h ●sc. 18 E. 2. n. 52.  fifteen years of age.  
Which Robert was 
i Rot. Scoc▪ 9 ●. 3. m. 27.  in that Expedition made into Scotland in 9 Edw. 3. So likewise in 
k Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 9  10 Ed. 3. and 
l Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3 m. 23.  12 Ed. 3. As also in that 
m Rot. Alm. 12 E 3 m. 3.  for Flanders the same year. Likewise in 
n Rot. Alman▪ 13 E. 3 m. 3.  13 and 
o Rot Almanl 14 ●. 3. m. 21.  14 Edw. 3. he was again in Flanders.  
And in 15 Edw. 3. served 
p Pa●. 15 〈◊〉. 3. p. ●. m. 2●.  the King in his Wars of Britanny, with fifty Men at Arms.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was again employed 
q Ro●. Franc. 16 E. 3 m. 2●.  in the Wars of France; having forty two sacks of Wool assigned 
r Claus. 16 H. 3. p 1. m 6.  unto him out of the Kings Demesne Lands in Worcestershire for the support of himself and his men at Arms, in that Service.  
And in 19 Edw. 3. accompanied 
s Froisard, 53. a. b.  the Earl of Derby to the relief of Auberoche, then besieged by the French.  
In 23 Edw. 3. he attended 
t Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  the King in that notable Expedition made into France, when the English obtained that signal Victory at Cressy: But departed 
u Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 49.  this Life in 24 Ed. 3. leaving john his Son 
x Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 49.  and Heir twenty one years of age, and Robert a younger Son, of whom I shall say more anon.  
Which john 
john.  in 33 Ed. 3. was 
y Rot. Vaseon. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: And having married 
z Claus. 41 Edw. 3. m. 14.  Elizabeth, the Widow of Fouke the Son of john le Strange, departed 
a Claus. 41 Edw. 3. m. 14.  this life beyond the Seas, upon the second 
b Claus. 41 Edw. 3. m. 14.  day of April 41 Edw. 3. leaving Robert his Son and Heir, at that time seven years of age.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 2 R. 2. was 
c Rot Franc. 2 R. m. 17.  in another Expedition then made into France, but died 
d Lib. Cedul. p. 142.  in 1 H. 5. leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
* Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 87.  to Edward Lord Spencer, Edmund his Son and Heir; who, being 
e Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 5. m. 21.  then of full age, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 5. m. 21.  of his Lands. Which Margaret surviving him, had an assignation 
g Claus. 1 H. 5. m. 30.  of her Dower the same year; and departing 
h Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 88  this life in 3 Hen. 5. was Buried 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 88  in the Abbey of Merevale.  
This last mentioned Edmund, 
Edmund.  in 3 Hen. 5. attended 
k Rot. Franc. 3 H 5. m. 12.  the King into France. And the next year following, being retained 
l Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by indenture to serve him with twenty Men at Arms (himself and one Knight being part of the number) as also sixty Archers, was 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 703.  with the Dukes of Exeter, Clarence, and divers other Persons of honour, at the siege of Roan in Normandy.  
In 5 Hen. 5. he again 
n Rot. Franc. 5 H. 5. m. 22.  attended that Victorious King into France. But after that, I have seen no more of him, till his death which happened 
o Esc. 14 H. 6 n. 33. ●ib. Cedul. 48●. Somers.  in 14 Hen. 6. upon Saturday next after the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle; he being then seized 
p Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 33. ●ib. Cedul. 48●. Somers.  of the Manors of Buckbroke in Com. Northamp. Norton-Bonewood, in Com. Somers. Teynton, in Com. Glouc. as also the Manor of Bykenoure- English, with the Office of Woodward in the Forest of Dene, thereto belonging, in the same County; of the Manors of Chinnore, in Com. Oxon. Hamsted- Ferrer, in Comit. Berks. Chartley and Hardwyke, in Com. Staff. Braydfall, called Nether-Hall, in Com. Derb. Charleton- Musgross, and Hundred of Bowode, with the Office of Woodward in the Forest of Selewode in Com. Somers. Ketton, in Com. Hunt.. two parts of the Village of Southogh, called Ferrer, with the Manor of Parton, and two parts of the Manor of Eynesbury in the same County. And, in right of Elene his Wife, Daughter 
q Claus. 14 H. 6. m. 8.  and Coheir of Thomas de la Roche, then surviving, of the Manor of Castle- Bromwich, the moiety of the Manor of Nether-Whitacr●, and of the Manor of Bermicham, all in Com. Warw. leaving William 
William.  his Son 
r Esc. ut supra.  and Heir, at that time twenty three years of age. Which William performing his Homage, had Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 14 H. 6. m. 14.  of his Lands the same year.  
This last mentioned William died 
t Esc. 28 H. 6. ●. 22.  9 junii, 28 Hen. 6. being then seized 
u Esc. 28 H. 6. ●. 22.  of the Manors of Buckbroke in Com. Northamp Chartley,. and Herdwyke, with the moiety of the Manor of Bar, in Comit. Staff. Paxton- Parva, Mawgrith, Ketton, Sout●ow, (alias Ferrer- Manor) and Eynesbury, in Com. Hunt. the moiety of the Manor of Dourton in Comitat. Buck. of the manor of Chynnore, in Com. Oxon. Kyngeston- Bakepuz, and Hamsted- Ferrer, in Com. Berks. Norton- Bonewood, Norton- Hundred, and Charleton- Musgroes, in Com. Somers. leaving issue one sole Daughter and Heir called Anne, at that time eleven years of age and eight Months; then married 
x Claus. ●9 ● 6. m. 23.  to Walter Devereux. Esquire.  
Whereupon Edmund his brother had livery 
y Pat. 29 H ●. p. 1. m. 11.  of those Lands, which were entailed upon him as Heir Male.  
Which Walter, in 31 H. 6. Anne his Wife being then 
z Pat. 31 H. 6. p 1 m. 4. Claus. 31 Hen. 6. m. 5.  above fourteen years of age, had Livery 
a Pat. 31 H. 6. p 1 m. 4. Claus. 31 Hen. 6. m. 5.  of all the Lands of her inheritance, without any proof of her age, by the King's special appointment. And in 2 Edw. 4. was summoned 
b Claus. ●. E●●. 4. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons, as Lord Ferrer of Chartley; from whom the late Earls of Essex, and the present Viscount Hereford are lineally descended, as I shall show in due place.   

Ferrer of Okam in Rutland.  
¶ THe first of this name, that seated 
a Rot Pip. 13 H. 2. 〈◊〉.  himself here, was Walcheline de Ferrer, 
Walcheline  a younger Son 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p 40. ●. n. 40.  to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, by Margaret his Wife Daughter and Heir to William Peverel of Nottingham: Which Walcheline held 
* Lib. Rub. in Scacc. 〈…〉  Okam, by the service of one Knights Fee and an half in 12 Henr. 2. And in 22 Hen. 2. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 22 Hen. ●. Glouc.  an hundred marks for trespassing in the King's Forests in those parts.  
In 33 Hen. 2. this Walcheline answered 
d Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2 〈◊〉.  thirty shillings for one Knights Fee and an half, upon collection of the Scutage of Galweye. And in 1 Ric. 1. was acquitted 
e Cart. 〈◊〉. N. n. 37.  for the assarting of eighty Acres of Land within the Forest of Roteland; Viz. in the Fields of Okham fifty five Acres; in the fields of Braunceston twenty Acres, and in the fields of Broc five Acres; so that he should not thenceforth pay any thing to the King, or his Heirs for the same. But, that which is most memorable of him is; that he was 
f Mat. Paris, in ann. 〈◊〉. p. 158. l. 4.  at that famous siege of Acon in the Holy-Land, with King Richard, in 3 Ric. 1.  
To whom succeeded Hugh de Ferrer his Son 
g Rot. 〈◊〉. 6 Joh. m. 15.  and Heir. Which Hugh 
Hugh.  in 9 R. 1. gave 
h Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. 〈◊〉.  a Fine of three hundred marks to the King, to marry the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de Say (of Richards-Castle.  
This Hugh with the consent 
i Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 118. b. n. 40.  of Walcheline his nephew and William his Brother, gave 
k Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 118. b. n. 40.  Broch in Roteland to the Canons of Renilworth in Com. Warr. which thenceforth became a Cell 
l Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 118. b. n. 40.  to that Monastery: but dying 
m Rot. Pip, 6 Joh. Glo●c. Clau●. 6 Joh. m. 2.  without issue, Isabel 
n Rot Pip, 6 Joh. Glo●c. Claus. 6 Joh. m. 2.  his only Sister, Wife 
o Rot Pip, 6 Joh. Glo●c. Clau●. 6 Joh. m. 2.  of Roger Lord. Mortimer, become his 
p Rot. Pip, 6 Joh. Glo●c. Clau●. 6 Joh. m. 2.  Heir. Which Isabel in 6 joh. gave 
q Ibid.  a Fine to the King of three hundred marks and one Horse for the great Saddle, for livery 
r Ibid.  of the Manors of Lechelade, and Lagebiri, of the inheritance of Hugh de Ferrer her Brother.  
Another Branch of this Family there was, seated at Egginton in Com. Derb. viz. Walcheline 
s 〈…〉 , a younger Son to William, E. Fer●ers, and Margaret his Wife, Daughter and Heir to William Peverel. Which Walcheline had issue 
t 〈…〉  Robert, and he two Daughters and Heirs; whereof Ermentrude became the Wife 
u 〈…〉  of Robert Talbot of Gainsborough in Com. Linc. The youngest of whose Sons, called Robert, was Grandfather by Robert his Son, to Thomas Talbot of Bashal in Com. Ebor.  
I now come to William de Ferrer 
William.  of Groby in Leicestershire, Brother to Robert de Ferrer, the last Earl of Derby of this Family.  
This William had, by the Grant 
a Esc. 9 Ed. 1. n. 36. Essex.  of William de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, his Father, (made at Nottingham, upon the Eve of S. Lucy the Virgin, in 36 Hen. 3.) the Manors of Wodham, Stubing, and Fairstead; as also one Message in Chiche in Com. Essex; to hold to him and his heirs, by the service of Five Knights Fees; he being then under age, and in possession of them by his Guardian, before he was made Knight. All which he afterwards gave 
b Ibid.  to Margaret his Mother, to hold during her life.  
Adhering to the Rebellious Barons, he was then taken 
c Mat. Paris, in An. 1264.  at Northampton, upon the Assault thereof by the Royal Army, in 48 Hen. 3. But in 50 Hen. 3. returning to obedience, he had pardon 
d Pat. 50 H. 3. m. ●1. , and was accepted to favour.  
By the gift 
e Esc. 23 H. 6.  of Margaret his Mother, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Roger de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, he had the Manor of Groby in Com. Leic. which came to her upon the Partition of that Inheritance: Whereupon he paid a Fine 
f Rot. Fin. 3 Ed. 1. m. 10.  of forty marks to the King, that he might hold it in Capite, by the services anciently due, and did his homage for the same; bearing for his Arms 
g Ex Sigillo in ●●bl. Cotton.  the Coat of the said Roger de Quincy, scil. Gules, seven mascles voided Or: Which his Descendants continued till the Male Line of the elder House (viz. The Lord Ferrer of Chart●ey) became extinct.  
In 14 Edw. 1. this William was 
h Rot. de Scutag. Wall 14 Ed. 1. m. 2.  in that expedition then made into Wales. And, having married 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  joan, the Daughter of Hugh le Despenser, had issue 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  By her, William, his Son and Heir; and Anne, a Daughter, married 
l Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to john, Lord Grey of Wilton; and departed 
m Esc. 16 E. 1. n. 2●.  this life in 16 Edw. 1. being then seized 
n Esc. 16 E. 1. n. 2●.  of the Manor of Newbottle in Com. Northampt. As also of the Manors of Wodham, Stubing, and Fairstead in Essex, Groby and Roteby in Com. Leic. and Bolton in Com. Lanc. leaving William, his Son and Heir, seventeen years of age; and Eleanor his second Wife surviving.  
Which Eleanor, in 16 Edw. 1. had an assignation, 
o Claus. 16 Ed. 1. m. 11.  from the King, of the Manors of Stubing and Wodham- Ferrer in Com. Essex, (part of her Husband's Lands) until she should have her Dowry set forth. Which being soon after assigned 
p Rot Fin. 17 Ed. 1. m. 15.  unto her (taking her Oath 
q Rot Fin. 17 Ed. 1. m. 15.  according to custom, that she would not marry again without Licence) she went into 
r Ibid.  Scotland, there also to obtain her Dowry of such Lands, as by the death of her said Husband, belonged to her. But, being 
s Ibid.  at Travernent (the Manor House of Helen la Zusche, in that Realm) expecting the like assignation; William de Douglas, in an hostile manner took 
t Ibid.  her thence against her will, and carried her to another place. For which respect, complaint 
u Ibid.  being made to King Edward, he sent his Precept 
x Ibid.  to the Sheriff of Northumberland, to s●ise upon all the Goods and Chattels of the said William de Douglas, which then were in his Bailiwick. But shortly after, scil. in 19 Edw. 1. in consideration 
y Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. 1. m. 16.  of one hundred pound Fine, the King granted 
z Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. 1. m. 16.  unto this William de Douglas the benefit of her marriage.  
To this last mentioned William, 
William.  succeeded William, his Son and Heir, who, in 21 Edw. 1. doing 
a Claus. 22 Edw 1. m. 9  his homage, had Livery 
b Claus. 22 Edw 1. m. 9  of his Lands: And in 24 Edw. 1. doing the like homage, had 
c Rot Scoc. 12 Edw. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 6.  Livery of all the Lands, which he held of the King, within the Realm of Scotland. In 25 Edw. 1. this William was first summoned 
d Claus 25 Ed. 1 in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Peers; and was the same year in that expedition 
e Rot Vascon. 25 Ed. 1. m. 5. , then made into Gascoigne; likewise in 29 Edw. 1. in that 
f Rot. Scoc. 29 Edw. 1. m 7.  into Scotland, being then of the Retinue 
g Rot. Scoc. 29 Edw. 1. m 7.  of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. So also in 
h Rot. Scoc. 31 Edw. 1. m 5.  31 Edw. 1. and 
i Rot. Protect. 34 Ed. 1. m 11.  34 Edw. 1. And in 2 Edw. 2. was again 
k Rot Scoc. 2 Ed. 2. m. 14.  in the Wars of Scotland; as also in 
l Rot. Scoc. 4 Ed. 2. m. 8.  4 & 
m Rot. Scoc. 10 ●d. ●. m. 7.  10 Edw. 2. but died 
n Esc. 18. Ed. ●. n ●3  in 18 Edw. 2. leaving Henry, his Son and Heir, twenty two years of age; who doing his homage, had, the same year, Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 18 Ed. 2 m. 4▪  of his Lands.  
In 1 Edw. 3. this Henry, 
Henry.  being 
p Rot Scoc. 1 Ed 3 m. 6.  in that expedition then made into Scotland, was one of the Lords, who made supplication 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 795.  to the King, that he might be restored to his Lands in that Realm, whereof he had been disherited; whereupon King Edward represented 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 795.  the same to the Earl of Murref, then Guardian of Scotland, in the nonage of King David. And in 5 Edw. 3. doing his homage 
s Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 3 m●●  for the Lands of Isabel his Wife (the fourth Sister, and one of the Coheirs to Theobald de Verdon) lying in Ireland, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 3 m●●  of them.  
In 11 Edw. 3. he obtained a Grant 
u Cart▪ 11 Ed. 3. n. 59  of the Advowson of the Church of Rothele in Com. Leic. to be held of the King, and his Heirs. And, in consideration 
x Pat. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of his good and acceptable services performed to that King; as also his chargeable expenses, and frequent endeavours for the defence of his Rights (as the words 
y Pat. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of the Patent do import) with the consent of the Prelates, Earls, and Barons, then assembled, in Parliament, at Westminster, by Letters Patents bearing date 18 May, 11 Edw. 3. had a Grant 
z Pat. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of the Manors of Riseberg- Comitis in Buckinghamshire, Walton in Com. Derb. and Newport in Com. Essex, to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body. Moreover, in 12 Edw. 3. he was 
a Rot. Alem. 12 Ed. 3. p. 〈◊〉 m 3.  in that expedition, then made into ●landers; and the same year procured the King's Charter 
b Cart. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. m. 36.  for a weekly Market, every Friday, at his Manor of Gro●y in Com. Leic. As also a Fair upon the Eve and Day of S. George the Martyr, and two days following. Likewise a Market weekly every Monday at his Manor of Stebbing in Com. Essex; and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and two days ensuing. Also a Market every Thursday at his Manor of Wodham- Ferrer in Com. Essex, with a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of S. Michael, and two days following. And the same year had 
c Claus 12 Ed. 3 p. 1. m. 14.  an allowance assigned to him, for all his costs and expenses, which he (together with William Montacute, Earl of Salisbury) had been at, in the custody of the Islands of Gernsey, jersey, Serke, and Aureney. And, continuing 
d Claus. 12 Ed 3. in ●orso p 〈…〉  still in the Wars beyond Sea, in the King's service, had some respite 
e Ibid.  of his debts due to the Exchequer.  
In 
f Rot. Alem. 13 Edw. 3. m. 3.  13 & 
g Rot. Alem. 14 Ed. 3. m. 18.  14 Edw. 3. he was again in Flanders; and, towards his charges 
h Claus. 14 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  in that expedition, had Licence 
i Claus. 14 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  to transport thither twenty Sacks of Wool, out of his Lands in Leicestershire, and fourteen out of his Lands in Staffordshire.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was again 
k Rot. Alem 15 Ed. 3. m. 6.  in Flanders. And in 16 Edw. 3. served 
l Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. 3. m. 11.  the King in his Wars of France, with thirty Men at Arms, and thirty Archers, but died 
m Esc. 17 Ed. 3. n. 57  in 17 Edw. 3. being then seized 
n Esc. 17 Ed. 3. n. 57  of the Manor of Newport in Com. Essex, of the King's gift; also 
o Esc. 17 Ed. 3. n. 57  of the Manors of Stebbing and Wodham, in the same County: Of the Manor of Riseburgh in Com. Buck. of the Manor of Groby in Com. Leic. and Claverley in Com. Salop: Likewise 
p Ibid. Claus. 17 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 8. , of the Inheritance of Isabel his Wife, then living, of the moiety of the Town of ●udlow in Com. Salop, and Manor of Stoke upon Tearne, in that County; Cotenhal in Com. Staff. with the Hamlet of Wotton (parcel of the Manor of Alveton) in the same County; as also 
q Ibid. Claus. 17 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  of certain Tenements called Merkshale, lying in Great Dunmow in Com. Essex; leaving Willaim, his Son and Heir, than thirteen years of age. Which Isabel, in 18 Edw. 3. upon partition 
r Claus. 18 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  of the Lands of Theobald de Verdon, her Father, had 
s Claus. 18 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  for her Purparty (being the fourth Daughter and Coheir to him the said Theobald) the Manor of Fleckenho in Com. War. with the Manor of Lutterworth in Com. Leic. excepting Cotesbach and Billesby, members thereof; and died 
t Esc. 23 Ed. 3. n. 123. Oxon.  upon the Feast-day of S. james the Apostle, 23 Edw. 3.  
But I return to William her Son.  
In 28 Edw. 3. this William 
William.  making proof of his age, and doing his homage, had Livery 
u Claus. 28 Ed. 3. m 26.  of his Lands; and in 29 Edw. 3. being 
x Rot. Vascon. 29 Ed. 3. m. 10.  in that expedition then made into France, was 
y Rot. Vascon. 29 Ed. 3. m. 10.  of the Retinue of Robert de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, whose Daughter Margaret he had married 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. .  
In 33 
a Rot. Vascon. 33 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  & 34 
b Rot. Franc. 34 Ed 3. m. 11.  Edw. 3. he was again in the Wars of France; in which thirty fourth year, his Lands in Ireland being seized 
c Claus. 3●●dw. 3. m. 17.  for the defence of that Realm, the King directed his Precept 
d Claus. 3●●dw. 3. m. 17.  to the Justice, Chancellor, and Treasurer there, to discharge them, in regard 
e Claus. 3●●dw. 3. m. 17.  he then was in his Wars of France, with divers Men at Arms and Archers, to his great expense. And, by his Testament 
f 〈◊〉 124 b.  bearing date 1 junii, An. 1368. (42 Edw. 3.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the (Conventual) Church of our Lady at Ulvesscrott in Com. Leic. giving one hundred p●unds to be distributed to poor people, and for his Funeral expenses; whereat he appointed there should be five Tapers, four Mortars, and twenty four Torches. To the Abbess and Nuns, called Minoresses without Algate, in the Suburbs of London, ten marks; to Elizabeth his Daughter, a Nun there, twenty pound; to Henry his Son, his Green Bed, with his Arms thereon; to Margaret his Daughter, his White Bed, and all the Furniture, with the Arms of Ferrer and Vfford empaled; to Philippe de Beauchamp his Sister, a Cup of Silver, standing on three Lions, with a cover; also two Pattels, and a Salt-seller of Silver: And to Elizabeth de Assells his Sister, his best Spice-plate; as also a Tablet of Silver gilt and enameled, with three leaves set with figures; one of the Ascension of our Lady, in a Tabernacle, etc. Which Testament was proved 14 Kal. August. An. 1372.  
This William held 
g Claus. 〈◊〉. 3. m. 24.  the Manors of Paddock- Thorpe and Hesil in Com. Ebor. in Right of Margaret his second Wife, and departed 
h Esc. 45 ●d. 3. ●. 2●. 〈◊〉  this life upon Wednesday next after the Feast of the Epiphany, 4 Edw. 3. being then seized 
i Esc. 45 ●d. 3. ●. 2●. 〈◊〉  of the Manors of Wodham- Ferrer and Stebbing, also of Merkes (lying within the Precincts of great Dunmow) in Com. Essex; likewise 
k Ibid.  of the third part of the Manor of Crondon in Com. Buck; of the Manors of Stallingburgh in Com. Linc. Hesil and Paddocks- Thorp in Com. Ebor. Stoke upon Tearne, Claverley, with the Bailiwick of the Hundred of Bradford in Com. Salop. Tetenhal and Wotton subtus Were in Com. Staff. Newbottle in Com. Northampt. Groby and Lutterworth in Com. Leic. Bolton on the Moors, and Chorley, with the fourth part of the Wapentake of Lelandshire in Com. Lanc. leaving Henry, his Son and Heir, at that time fifteen years of age. Margaret his second Wife, Daughter 
l Ibid.  of Henry de Percy, and formerly Wife 
m Ibid.  to Gilbert de Vmfranvil, Earl of Anegoes, surviving; who, for her Dowry had an Assignation 
n Ibid.  of the Manors of Hethe in Com. Oxon. Groby in Com. Leic. Stebbing in Com. Essex. Newbottle in Com. Northampt. and Chorley in Com. Lanc.  
Of which Margaret I find nothing farther memorable, than that by her Testament 
o S●dbury, fol. 81 ●. , bearing date 26 Apr. An. 1374. (48 Edw. 3.) she gave to Sir Ingram de Vnfranvil Knight, a Cup of Gold with a Cover, having the Arms of Ferrer and Percy thereon: And that she held 
p Esc. 51 Ed. 3. ●. 2.  in Dower the Manors of Ging- jayberd-laundry, Stebbing, Marks in Dunmow, Wodham- Ferrer, and Fairstead in Com. Essex, and Flekenho in Com. War. As also, that she departed 
q Esc. 51 Ed. 3. ●. 2.  this life at Ging in Com. Essex, on Saturday next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Lady, 49 Edw. 3. Henry, the Son of William de Ferrer her late Husband, being 
r Esc. 51 Ed. 3. ●. 2.  her next heir, and then twenty one years of age.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  making proof of his age the same year, and doing his homage had Livery 
s 〈…〉  of his Lands. And in 1 Rich. 2. was 
t 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into France. So likewise 
u 〈…〉  in 2 Rich. 2. And again in 
x 〈…〉  3 Rich. 2. being then 
y 〈…〉  in the Retinue of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham: As also in 
z 〈…〉  4 Rich. 2. but was in great peril 
a 〈…〉  at Sea by Tempests in that year; yet at length arrived 
b 〈…〉  at Calais, with the Earl of Buckingham, whereupon they road 
c 〈…〉  with their Banners displayed.  
In 5 Rich. 2. upon 
d 〈…〉  the death of William de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, (his Mother's Brother) without issue, he was found 
e 〈…〉  to be one of his next heirs; and in 6 Rich. 2. being 
f 〈…〉  again in the Wars of France, was 
g 〈…〉  of the Retinue unto Henry, Bishop of Norwich.  
In 4 Hen. 5. this William being retained 
x Rot. Fran. 4 Hen. 5. m 20. Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture, served 
y Rot. Fran. 4 Hen. 5. m 20. Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  the King in his Wars of France; and by his Testament 
z Stafford & Kempe, E. 127 a.  bea●ing date 17 May, An. 1445. (23 Hen. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of ●●vescroft; appointing, that Thomas his Son, should have all his goods at Groby, to dispose of to his other Sons, and for the health of his Soul. Which Testament was proved 
a Stafford & Kempe, E. 127 a.  the second of june next ensuing; and departed 
b Esc. 23 H. 6. n. 33.  this life May 18. the same year, leaving Elizbath, the Wife of Sir Edward Grace Knight, his Cousin, and next Heir, viz. Daughter of Henry, Son to the said William, than twenty six years of age. Thomas Ferrer Esquire, his second Son, the same year doing his homage 
c Rot. Fin. 23 Hen. 6. m. 12. , and having Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 23 Hen. 6. m. 12.  of all those Lands, which were entailed on the Heirmale.  
Which Thomas, taking to Wife 
e Claus. ● Hen. 5. in dorso m. 11.  Elizabeth, the eldest of the three Sisters and Coheirs to Sir Baldwin Frevil of Tamworth Castle in Com. War. Knight, had 
f Claus. ● Hen. 5. in dorso m. 11.  in her Right, the Castle of Tamworth, and other Lands: From whom the Family of Ferrer, now of Tamworth Castle, is lineally descended.  
The first that bore this title, was Sir Robert Ferrer Knight, a younger Son to Robert, Lord Ferrer of Char●ley. This Robert, in 47 Edw. 3. was 
g Rot. Alem. 47 Ed. 3. m. 11.  in that expedition then made into Flanders; in 
h Rot. Alem. 47 Ed. 3. m. 11.  the Retinue of john, Duke of Lancaster; and in 49 Edw. 3. doing 
i ●ot. Fin. 49 Ed. 3. ● m. 19  his homage, had Livery 
k ●ot. Fin. 49 Ed. 3. ● m. 19  of all those Lands, which by the death of joan his Mother, whose Heir he was, descended to him at that time.  
Moreover, having taken to Wife 
l 〈…〉  Elizabeth, the sole Daughter and Heir to William Boteler of Wemme in Com. Salop, he had Summons 
m 〈…〉  to Parliament in 49 Edw. 3. (and afterwards) by the title 
n 〈…〉  of Robert Ferrer de Wemme Chivalier. Which Lordship of Wemme, together with that of Over●ley in Com. War. with other of her Inheritance, were 
o 〈…〉 , after that marriage, viz. in 44 Edw. 3. entailed upon the Heirs of the Body of them the said Robert and Elizabeth, with Remainder to her right Heirs.  
But in 4 Rich. 2. this Robert died 
p Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 25. , leaving issue by the said Elizabeth, Robert 
q Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 25. , his Son and Heir, four years of age. Which Robert married 
r Pat 22 R. 2. p. 3. m. 23. per Inspex.  joan, Daughter to john of Ga●nt, Duke of Lancaster; and by her, having issue two 
s Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 〈◊〉 Staff.  Daughters and Heirs, viz. 
t Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 〈◊〉 Staff.  Elizabeth, the Wife of john, the Son of Ralph, Lord Greystoke, and Mary of Ralph Nevil, Earl of Westmoreland; died 
u Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 〈◊〉 Staff.  in his Mother's life time. So that she the said Elizabeth, his Mother, surviving the before specified Robert, her first Husband, became afterwards the Wife 
x Clifford, f. 84. a.  of Sir Thomas Molington Knight; and by her Testament 
y Rou● 179 ● , bearing date the sixth of january, An. 1410. (12 Hen. 4.) wherein she styles herself Elizabeth Ferrer, Baroness of Wemme (retaining the name of that Husband, who was of greatest Dignity; a custom, which Women have long used, and not yet left off) bequeathed her Body to Sepulture in the Church of the Crouched Friars, near the Tower of Lond●n; and gave to the building of a Cloister there, six pound sterling: Appointing, that all her Silver Vessels, except what she had particularly disposed of, should be employed where it might best be for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of Robert Ferrer her first Husband, and of Sir Thomas Molington her second Husband. After which, scil. on Friday next ensuing the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, 12 Hen. 4. she departed 
z Esc. ●2 H 4. n. 2●● Staff.  this life; leaving the before specified Elizabeth and Mary (viz. Daughters 
a Esc. ●2 H 4. n. 2●● Staff.  of Robert her Son) her Cousins and next 
b Esc. ●2 H 4. n. 2●● Staff.  Heirs; Elizabeth being eighteen, and Mary seventeen years of age.   

Percy:  
THis ancient and right Noble Family, do derive 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  their descent from Mainfred de Perci. Which Mainfred 
Mainfred.  came 
b Ibid.  out of Denmark into Normandy, before the adventure of the famous Rollo thither; and had issue 
c Ibid.  Geffrey, 
Geffrey.  who accompanied 
d Ibid.  Rollo into those parts. From which Geffrey sprung 
e Ibid.  successively these four Generations, viz. William, 
William.  Geffrey, 
Geffrey.  William, 
William.  and Geffrey, 
Geffrey.  all born in Normandy; and from the last Geffrey, two sons; William and Serlo, who came into England with William the Conqueror. Which William de Percy, being much beloved 
f Ex Vet. Cod. MS. penès Wil Pierp●nt. Ar.  by that King, and one 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 384 b. l 1.  of his Barons, enjoyed, through his bounty, vast Possessions in this Realm: For it appears by the General Survey 
h Domesd lib. in iisdem Comitat. , that he then had Ambledune in Hantshire, as also thirty two Lordships in Lincolnshire, and in Yorkshire eighty six, whereof Topclive in the North Riding was one, and Spofford in the West Riding another, which became their chief Seats, in those parts, for divers ages afterwards.  
Moreover, this William de Percy, surnamed 
i Mon Anglic. Vol. ●. 72 a n. 30. & ibid. b. n. 40.  Gernon, or Algernon, obtained 
k Mon Anglic. Vol. ●. 72 a n. 30. & ibid. b. n. 40.  from Hugh, Earl of Chester, (the first of that name) the Lordship of Whitby, with that large Territory adjacent, belonging thereto, and lying in the East Riding of that County, where he Founded 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 72 a n. 30. & ibid. b. n. 40.  an Abbey for Benedictine Monks, to the honour of God, S. Peter, and S. Hilda, in the time of King William Rufus, in the 
m Ibid 71 b. n 50 & 60.  place where the Monastery of Strenshaie anciently stood (which had been destroyed by Inguar and Hubba the Danes) which Abbey he endowed 
n Ibid. 71 2. n. 30.  with ample Possessions lying in that part of the Country.  
But, after he had thus Founded that Abbey of Whitby, and, amongst other Lands, had given 
o Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  thereto the Towns of Seaxby and Everley, he reassumed them again, and bestowed 
p Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  them on Ralph de Everley his Esquire, (who was 
q Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  his Servant many years.) Whereupon Serlo his Brother, then, than Abbot, made his complaint 
r Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  of that injury of King William Rufus (with whom he had been 
s Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  very familiar in the days of King William his Father) who thereupon caused restitution 
t Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  to be made. But Serlo, notwithstanding, being little 
u Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  pleased with his Brother's humour, had no mind to continue at Whitby; and therefore, affecting 
x Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  to reside within the King's immediate Fee, out of his Brother's power, begged 
y Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  of the King six Carucates of Land, viz. Two in Hakenas, and four in Northfield, and translated 
z Ibid. 414. n. 40 & 50.  part of the Covent at Whithy thither.  
This William de Percy took to Wife 
a Ibid. 73 a. n. 10.  Emma de Port, by whom he had issue 
b Ibid. 73 a. n. 10.  three Sons, viz. Alan, Walter, and William; and taking a journey 
c Ibid 74 a. n. 30.  to jerusalem, departed 
d Ibid 74 a. n. 30.  this life at Mont●oy, in the Holy Land; whereupon his Corpse being brought into England, had Sepulture 
e MS. penès Wil Pierport.  in the Chapterhouse at Whitby.  
Which Emma, surviving him, gave 
f Mon. Anglic. ut supra 73 a n. 10.  to those Monks, an house situate in the Street called Usegate at York; as also two Carucates of Land, one in Mys●eham, and the other in Sme●leswell, likewise two more in Hylaham; and was buried 
g Mon. Anglic. ut supra 73 a n. 10.  in the Chapterhouse at Whitby, near to the Grave of her Husband.  
I now come to Alan de Percy, 
Alan.  eldest Son and Successor to the last mentioned William. This Alan was one of the Witnesses 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 143 b. n. 60.  to the Charter of King Henry the First, whereby he confirmed the Foundation of Bardney Abbey in Com. Linc. by Walter de Gant. Moreover, having ratified 
i Ibid. 72 b. n. 10.  all those Donations made by William his Father to the Monks of Whitby, he added 
k Ibid 74 b. n. 10.  thereto, of his own gift two Carucates of Land in Hylaham; as also two in Hedon and Oxneham. And leaving issue 
l MS. penès Wil Pier●ont.  by Emma de Gant his Wife, five Sons, viz. William, Geffrey, Henry, Walter, and Alan, was buried 
m MS. penès Wil Pier●ont.  in the Abbey of Whitby, near to his Father.  
This Alan had 
n Ric. Hagustald. 342. n. 40.  likewise one illegitimate Son called Alan, who was 
o Ric. Hagustald. 342. n. 40.  with the King of Scots in 3 Steph. in that memorable Battle near North Alverton in Yor●shire, called Bellum de Standardo. But I return to William.  
This William 
William.  gave 
p Mon. Anglic. ut supra 74 b. n. 10.  the Church of Semar to the Monks of Whitby, and two 
q MS. penès W. Pierp●nt.  Oxgangs of Land in Up▪ Lythum; and, by Alice his Wife, le●t issue 
r Ibid.  three Sons, Alan, Richard, and Robert. Which Alan departing this life without 
s Ibid.  issue, was buried 
t Ibid.  on the South side of the Chapterhouse at Whitby. To whom succeeded Richard 
Richard.  his Brother.  
Which Richard had issue 
u Ibid.  William de Percy, who Founded 
x Ibid.  the Abbey of Hanpoll, for Cistercian Monks, in An. 1133. (34 Hen. 1.) as also that of Sallay 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 841 b. n. 60. & 842 ●. & Ibid. 40. & 8●4 ●. n. 20.  in Craven, in An. 1147. (12 Steph.) by the consent 
z Ibid.  of Adelidis his Wife, and Alan his Son and Heir.  
This William 
William.  was one of those Northern Barons, who fought 
a Joh. Hagistald. 262. n. 20.  so successfully against the Scots in 3 Steph. in that memorable Battle near North Alverton in Yorkshire, called Bellum de Standardo (whereof I have spoke at large in my discourse touching William, Earl of Albemarle.) And in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying that King's Daughter, certified 
b Lib. 〈…〉 Scacc, sub 〈◊〉. Ebot.  his Knight's Fees; at which time it appeareth, that he had twenty eight De Veteri Feoffamento; and eight, a third, and sixth part De Novo Feoffamento.  
He likewise gave 
c MS. penès Will Pi●rp●nt.  to the Monks of Whitby, three Ox-gangs of Land, and five Tofts in Dunceley, with two Ox-gangs in Lofthouse; as also 
d MS. penès Will Pi●rp●nt.  to the Monks of Fountains, Malmore, and Malwatir. Moreover, he gave 
e Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 150 b. l. 1.  the Church of Crathorne, to the Abbey of Gisb●urne, and one Ox-gange of Land and five Tofts in Ormesby; as also to the Monks of Bridlington one Carucate of Land in Newton: and by Adelidis de Tunebrigge his Wife 
f Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 843. n. 50. , had issue 
g MS penès Wil Pierpo●t.  four Sons, Walter, Alan, Richard, and William; and two Daughters, viz. Maud married to William, Earl of Warwick; and Agnes to josceline de Louvain (Son 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 847 a. n. 30.  to Godfrey, Duke of Brabant) and Brother 
i 〈…〉  to Adelidis, Queen of England, Wife of King Henry the First.  
All which Sons, departing this life issueless (of which, William was a Monk, and Abbot 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 2 n. 30.  of Whitby,) the Inheritance came to be divided 
l MS. penès Wil Pierpont.  betwixt those two Sisters, Maud and Agnes.  
Which Maud surviving 
m Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 843 a. n. 40.  her Husband; and taking into her pious consideraion 
n Ib 84●●. n. 60.  the mean estate of the Monks at Sallay, by reason 
o Ib 84●●. n. 60.  that the Air in Craven, where her Father had Founded that Abbey, was so moist and cloudy, that their Corn seldom arrived to perfect maturity; did, for the health of the Souls of William de Percy her Father, Adelidis de Tunebrigge her Mother; and the Soul of William, Earl of Warwick, her late Husband; as also for the Soul of Alan her Brother, and Agnes her Sister, give 
p Ibid. 8432. n. 20 & 30.  unto them the Church of our Lady at Tadcaster, with the Chapel of Haselwood, and an yearly pension from the Church of Ne●thon; as also one Carucate of Land, lying in Catthon, where she was born.  
¶ The Male Line of this Noble Family being thus extinct, I now come to Agnes, so married to josceline de Louvain, 
josceline de Louvain.  as hath been observed.  
This Agnes, discerning herself to be so great an heir, accepted of josceline for her Husband; upon condition 
q 〈…〉 , That he and his posterity would either assume the Surname of Percy, or bear the Arms of Percy, relinquishing his own. Whereupon, he assented 
r Ibid.  to the former, retaining 
s Ibid.  still his Paternal Ensign: After which, she departing this life, was buried in the Chapterhouse at Whitby, with this 
t Ibid.  Epitaph.  
Agnes, Agnetis Festo tumulatur; & istis  
Idem sexus idem, nomen & vita dies.  
This josceline obtained 
u 〈…〉  from William, Earl of Arundel, and Queen Adeliza his Wife (his Sister) Widow of King Henry the First, a Grant of the Honour of Petworth in Sussex. Which Henry, Duke of Normandy (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Second) confirmed 
x Ibid. . He was 
y Rot. Pip. 54 H. 2. Suff.  likewise Castellan of Arundel; by which appellation, he confirmed 
z Ex Registro de Lewes, f. 46● b.  to the Monks of Lewes in Sussex, for the health of his Soul; as also of the Soul of Queen Adeliza, his Sister, and all his Ancestors, the Church of Budinkaton, which they had of the gift of William Fitz-Ralph. And had issue 
a MS. pen●s Will Pierpont.  by the same Agnes four Sons, viz. Richard, Robert, josceline, and Henry; and two Daughters, Eleanor, and Alice: To which Eleanor he gave 
b MS. penès Ca●. Fairfax, 〈◊〉 b.  the Lordship of Hamaldon, with the Mill at Winton, to make up fifteen pound per annum Lands, with those in Hesset; and to his Daughter Alice, the residue 
c Ibid.  of his Lands in Hesset, of ten pound per annum value.  
I now come to Richard, the eldest Son of josceline de Louvain, and Agnes.  
This Richard, 
Richard.  after 
d MS. penès W. Pierp.  the death of Maud, Countess of Warwick, his Mother's Sister, without issue; entered, 
e MS. penès W. Pierp.  into the other Purparty of that Inheritance, by the advice of the King, and his Mother's permission; and in 6 joh. had Livery 
f Claus. 6 Joh. ●. 14.  of all those Lands in Com. Ebor. whereof his Mother died seized; as also of those, which Maud, Countess of Warwick (his Aunt) held of the Earl of chester's Fee. Moreover, in 13 joh. upon Collection of the sixth Scutage of that King's time, he was specially acquitted 
g Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. ●bor.  of fifteen Knights Fees, being the moiety of the Honour, whereof William de Percy, his Ancestor, had been formerly possessed.  
In 17 joh. he was 
h Mat. Paris, p. ●54. l. ●.  one of the chief of those Barons then in Arms against the King; as also one of the twenty five who made Oath 
i Ibid. 262. n. 10.  to compel the King to observe the particular Articles, granted by the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forests, in case he should recede therefrom. And, being so prime an actor in that turbulent Insurrection of the great Men of that time, was 
k Ibid. 277. ●. 20.  amongst others, then excommunicated by the Pope. And, the next year following, when 
l Ibid. 285. n. 50● & 256 a.  those haughty spirited Barons, had called in Lewes, Son to the King of France, with purpose to raise him to the Royal Throne, assisted 
m Ibid. 285. n. 50● & 256 a.  Robert de Ros, and Peter de Brus (two eminent Barons of the North) in the subjugating of all Yorkshire to the obedience of Lewes.  
But in 1 Hen. 3. having Letters 
n Pat. 1 H. 3. ●. 1. m. 2.  of safe conduct, he came in to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, (than Governor of the King and Kingdom) to make his Peace; and in 2 Hen. 3. was 
o Claus. H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  in Arms for that King: But farther I cannot say of him, than that he granted 
p Mon. Anglic. p. 1. 418 a. n. 〈◊〉.  the Patronage of the Nunnery at Handale in Com. Ebor. to Richard Malebise and his heirs.  
Of his younger Brothers, I find that Robert gave 
q MS penès W. Pi●●p.  to the Monks of Whitby, the Advowson of the Church of Sutton upon Darwent; but died 
r MS penès W. Pi●●p.  without issue, as it seems, and so did 
s MS penès W. Pi●●p.  josceline; for Henry the youngest Son succeeded in the Inheritance.  
This Henry 
Henry.  confirmed 
t Ibid.  to the Monks of Whitby, that Grant of forty shillings per annum, which his Mother had made to them, out of the Lordship of Wilton; and Quit-claimed 
u Ibid.  to the Monks of Fountains, all Litton, and Littondale, excepting the Venison there: For the custody whereof, the Monks were 
x Ibid.  to present unto him two Foresters, and to pay them at their own proper costs: In consideration whereof, they released 
y Ibid.  to him and his heirs, all those Meadows and Pastures, with the command of the Deer, which they had Bukeden; as also in other places, within the Bounds and Precincts of Langstrother, paying 
z Ibid. , moreover, unto him six hundred marks besides. And took to Wife 
a Ibid.  Isabel, the Daughter of Adam, but Sister 
b Ex Collect. Rog. Dodsworth Gen.  of Peter de Brus of Skelton, with whom he had 
c Ex Collect. Rog. Dodsworth Gen.  in marriage by the gift of the same Peter, the Manor of Lekinfield (near Beverley in Yorkshire) for 
d Ex Collect. Rog. Dodsworth Gen.  which gift, he and his heirs were to repair to Skelton Castle every Christmas-day; and lead the Lady of that Castle, from her Chamber to the Chapel, at Mass; and thence to her Chamber again, and after dinner with her to depart.  
By which Isabel he left issue 
e Mon. Anglic. ut supra.  two Sons, William and Henry, which Henry, in 15 Hen. 3. giving 
f Ibid.  his Brother the Manor of Hesset in Sussex, in Fee tail; had thereupon a Release 
g Ibid.  from him of all his Title in the Manors of of Settil and Litton in Com. Ebor.  
To this last mentioned William de Percy, 
William  after the death of Agnes his Grandmother, and Henry his Father, a great part of the Inheritance descending 
h Ibid. : Upon collecting of the Scutage of Montgomery, in 8 Hen. 3. he was by a special Writ acquitted 
i Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Ebor.  for fifteen Knights Fees (viz. for his Lands in Yorkshire) for he had 
k Testa de Nevil Suff.  no less than twenty one Knights Fees more, which appertained to the Honour of Petworth in Sussex. The same year also he obtained a Grant 
l Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 20.  for a Market, upon the Friday every week at his Manor of Spoforth in Com. Ebor. And in 17 Hen. 3. gave 
m Rot Fin. 17 Hen. 3●. m. 5. Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m 8.  five hundred marks to the King for the Wardship of the five Daughters of William de Brywer.  
Moreover, in 26 Hen. 3. he paid 
n Rot. 〈◊〉. 26 Hen. 3. Ebor.  one hundred marks fine, to be exempted from attendance on the King into Gascoigne; being then Summoned 
o Rot. Vascon 26 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, for that voyage. And in 28 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 2.  of all the Lands of Richard de Percy, whose Cousin and Heir he was, excepting the Manor of Topclive, which was the Dowry 
q Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 9  of Agnes, Wife of the said Richard, she being then alive; whose marriage was at that time granted 
r Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 9  by the King to Bernard de Baillol, in case she should be willing to take him for her Husband. So that by the account 
s Rot. ● Pip. 30 Hen. 3.  of Robert de Crepping (shortly after given up into the Exchequer) it appears, That he had thirty Knights Fees, de Veteri Feoffamento, in Yorkshire, and two Knights Fees in Lincolnshire.  
This William de Percy gave 
t MS. pen●● W. 〈◊〉.  his Manor of Gisbu●ne, with the Forest, (excepting his Freeholders, and their Services there, and excepting liberty of hunting therein, for himself and his heirs) unto the Monks of Salley, paying twenty marks yearly. In consideration ᵘ whereof, they were to increase their Covent to the number of six Monks more, to pray for the Soul of himself, and Elen his wife. He likewise acquired 
x MS. penès. Will Pierpo●●▪  the Patronage of the Priory of Silebrede, in Sussex, from Ralph de Ardern, in 24 Hen. 3. Moreover, he gave 
y Ibid. & Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2▪ 441 b. n. 60 & 442 ●  to the Master and Brethren of the Hospital, at Sandon in Surrey, for the maintenance of six Priests there, all his Lands in Foston, which he obtained of the Grant of William de Briwer; as also twenty marks Rend, which the Abbot of Selby was obliged to pay annually at Sandon, for the Manor and Forest of Gisburne, on the Octaves of S● john Baptist.  
And having wedded 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  joan, the fifth Daughter and Coheir to the before specified William de Briwer (who afterwards became the Wife 
a Mon. Ang●i●. Vol. 1. 602 a. n. 50.  of Ralph Fitz-Ranulph, Lord of Middleham) departed 
b Claus ●9 H. 3. m 3.  this life, in 29 Hen. 3. and was buried 
c MS. pen●s Wil Pierpo●t.  at Salley, leaving issue 
d MS. pen●s Wil Pierpo●t.  Henry, his Son and Heir; as also Engeram, William, Alan, josceline, Geffrey, and Walter (younger Sons;) to which josceline, he gave 
e MS. pen●s Wil Pierpo●t.  his Manor of Levington for their maintenance, appointing 
f Ibid.  the Abbot of Salley, to have the custody thereof, to their use.  
To this last mentioned William, succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who enjoyed the substance of his Estate; the younger Sons having for their support, as followeth, viz. Engelram 
g Ibid.  certain Lands in Aton, by the Grant of Ralph de Hanley, and the Lordship of Dalton, by the gift 
h Ibid.  of Elen his Mother: William had 
i Ibid.  Linton and Witwel, as also certain Lands in ●ick-Levington; and was 
k Ibid.  likewise, Lord of Dun●eley, Yston, Newham, and Loftohous: Alan enjoyed 
l Ibid.  certain Lands in Levington, of his Father's gift, but died 
m Ibid.  issueless: Geffrey possessed 
n Ibid.  Semar (near Scarborough) and died 
o Ibid.  without issue: And Walter, after the death of his Brother E●gelram, had 
p Ibid.  the moiety of Dalton in Hertness, by virtue of an Entail: He was 
q Ibid.  also Lord of beldame, and was buried 
r Ibid.  in the Cloister at Gisburne.  
But I return to Henry.  
In 33 Hen. 3. this Henry gave a Fine 
s Rot. Pip. ●3 H. 3. Ebor.  of nine hundred pounds for Livery of his Lands, and that he might marry whom he pleased; which sum, he had liberty to pay 
t Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 10.  by two hundred pound per annum. And in 41 Hen. 3. had Summons 
u Claus▪ 41 H. 3. in dorso m 6.  to attend the King at Bristol, on the Octaves of S. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms for his expedition into Wales.  
In 42 Hen. 3. when 
x Claus. 42 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 12.  the Scots had rebelliously seized upon their King, then in minority (who had married 
y Claus. 42 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 12.  the Daughter of King Henry) he was one of the Northern Barons, then summoned 
z Claus. 42 Hen. 3. in dorso m. 12.  to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and all his power, for the rescuing him from that restraint.  
Howbeit, in 47 Hen. 3. taking 
a Claus. 47 Hen. 3. m. 4. Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. 50 H Knigh●on 2447. l. 15.  part with the Rebellious Barons, then in Arms, his Lands were seized 
b Claus. 47 Hen. 3. m. 4. Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. 50 H Knigh●on 2447. l. 15. ; but afterwards coming in, and submitting himself to the Law, he had restitution 
c Claus. 47 Hen. 3. m. 4. Mat. Paris, p. 993. n. 50 H Knigh●on 2447. l. 15.  of them again. And the same year marched 
d Ibid.  with the King from Oxford to Northampton, assisting him in the storming of that Town, than held 
e Ibid. 2448.  out by those Barons, which he thereupon took by force. And the next ensuing year, fight 
f Mat. Paris, p. 996.  stoutly on the King's part, in the Battle of Lewes, shared with him in the hard fortune of that day, being there likewise taken prisoner 
g Mat. Paris, p. 996. , as many other were. But farther I cannot say of him, than that he married 
h Ex Regist. de Lewes.  Eleanor, the Daughter of john, Earl Warren and Surrey, and had 
i MS. penès. W. P●erp.  issue by her three Sons, viz. William, john, and Henry; and, that he was buried 
k MS. penès. W. P●erp.  at Salley, near his Father. Whereupon she, the said Eleanor, had Assignation of her Dower 
l Claus. 56 H. 3. m. ●.  in 56 Hen. 3. out of all his Lands, except the Manors of Petworth and Topclive, whereof she had been formerly Enfeoffed.  
Which William and john died 
m 〈…〉  without issue, so that the Inheritance divolved to Henry, the youngest, as Heir 
n 〈…〉  to his Brother john, whose Wardship was granted 
o 〈…〉  to Edmund the King's Brother.  
This Henry, being 
p 〈…〉  under age in 15 Edw. 1. at such time as the King made his expedition into Wales, was acquitted 
q 〈…〉  of one hundred and twenty pound, required from him for the Scutage then levied upon that occasion: And in 22 Edw. 1. being 
r 〈…〉  then of age, had thereupon Livery 
s 〈…〉  of them; as also Summons 
t 〈…〉  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Gascoigne.  
In 24 Edw. 1. being constituted 
u 〈…〉  Governor of all Galloway in Scotland, he was 
k 〈…〉  in the Battle of Dunbar, where the English then obtained a memorable Victory 
y 〈…〉 : And the same year had a Charter 
z 〈…〉  of Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands within the Lordship of Tadcaster in Com. Ebor.  
In 25 Edw. 1. the Earl Warren, than General 
a 〈…〉  of all the Rings Forces beyond Trent, having raised 
b 〈…〉  a great power in Yorkshire, sent 
c 〈…〉  this Henry his Nephew, with the Forces of Carlisle into Scotland; who coming to Are, endeavoured 
d 〈…〉  to dispose the Inhabitants of Galloway, to Peace: But hearing that the Scots were advanced 
e 〈…〉  near Irwine (about four miles distant) he marched 
f 〈…〉  towards them. Whereupon, discerning themselves too weak, they submitted 
g H. 〈◊〉 2516. n. 10. .  
In this year, upon 
h Ibid. 252●. n. ●0. 100LS.  the King's confirmation of the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forests, with the Articles thereupon; he was one of the Peers that undertook 
i Ibid. 252●. n. ●0. 100LS.  for the Safeguard of the Earls of Hereford, and Norfolk, and other of the Nobility, who had stickled hard for the obtaining thereof.  
But in 26 Edw. 1. he marched again 
k Rot. 〈…〉.  into Scotland; and the next year following, being sent 
l Claus▪ 〈…〉.  to York, there to meet with the Bishop of Durham, and Earl of Lincoln; as also with some of the Nobles of Scotland; to consult about the fortifying and manning of the Castles in Scotland; he obtained, in consideration of his great and faithful services, a Grant 
m Pat. 〈…〉.  of all the Lands, as well in England as in Scotland, which were the Inheritance of Ingelram de Baillol deceased; and which did, by Inheritance, belong 
n Pat. 〈…〉.  to Ingelram de Vmfranvill, then in Rebellion.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was again 
o 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotland. So also in 
p 〈…〉  31 Edw. 1. And then obtained a Charter 
q 〈…〉  for a Market upon the Saturday every week, at his Manor of Pokelington in Com. Ebor. And two Fairs, one on the Eve and Feast-day of All-Saints; and the other on the Eve and Feast-day of S. Margaret, the Virgin. Likewise 
r 〈…〉.  in 32 Edw. 1. at Primchale near Spoford, a Market on the Tuesday every week; and a Fair yearly on the Eve and Feast-day of S. Michael; as also 
s 〈…〉  a Market upon the Thursday at Wandesford, in the same County; and a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of S. Mary Magdalen.  
In 34 Edw. 1. being again sent 
t 〈…〉  into Scotland, to oppose Robert de Brus, then newly Crowned King there; he was besieged 
u 〈…〉  at Ken●yr; but shortly after, relieved 
x 〈…〉  by those Forces, which the King himself sent from Lanercost in Cumberland.  
This Henry purchased 
y 〈…〉  the Manor of ●uerindon upon 〈◊〉, from Anthony Beke, Bishop of Durham. And in 2 Edw. 2. obtained Licence 
z 〈…〉  to fortify his Houses at Spoford and Lekingfield, in Com. Ebor. As also 
a 〈…〉  that at Petworth in Com. Sussex.  
He likewise in 3 Edw. 2. purchased 
b MS. penès C. Fairfax, p. 〈◊〉 b.  from the same Bishop, the Honour of Alnwike, wherewith William de Vesci, Lord thereof, had entrusted 
c Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 〈◊〉.  that Bishop for the behoof of john de Vesci, his illegitimate Son; the Bishop not 
d Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 〈◊〉.  performing the trust, by reason 
e Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 〈◊〉.  of some scandalous words expressed towards him, by that john; which Grant the King confirmed.  
In 4 Edw. 2. he was again 
f Ro●. Scoc. 4 Ed. 2. m. 8.  in Scotland; and the same year procured the King's Charter 
g Cart. 4 Ed. 2. n. 8.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands within his Lordships of Settle, Gigleswick, Routhweii, Ma●●um, Arnecliff, Buckden, and Tadcaster, in Com. Ebor. In 5 Ed. 2. he was made Governor 
h Ro●. Fin. 5 Ed. 2. m. 11.  of the Castle of Baumburgh in Com. Northumbr. As also 
i Pa●. 5 Ed. ●. p. 1. m. 16.  of the Castle of Scardebourgh in Com. Ebor. And in 7 Edw. 2. marched 
k Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 2. m. 3.  again into Scotland. So likewise in 
l Ro●. Scoc. 8 Ed. 2. in dorso m 9  8 Edw. 2. In which year also (upon 
m Rot. Fin. 8 Ed. ●. m. 21.  the death of Robert Lord Clifford) he was constituted 
n Rot. Fin. 8 Ed. ●. m. 21.  one of the Commissioners, together with Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, and Bartholomew de Badlesmere, in the custody of the Castles of Skipton in Craven, Appe●●y, Bruham, and Pendragon; and likewise of two parts of the profits of the County of Westmoreland, by reason of the minority of Roger de Clifford, Son and Heir to the said Robert.  
Moreover, having thus acquired the Honour of Alnwike, he repaired 
o MS. penès Wil Pierpont.  the Castle there; and the better to secure his title therein, obtained a Release 
p MS. penès C. Fairfax.  from Sir Gilbert de Aton Knight, Co●in and Heir to William de Vesci, of all his Right thereto: He likewise purchased 
q MS. penès. Wil Pierpont.  the Lordship of Corbrigge in Com. Northumbr. And did so well deserve of King Edward, that he obtained 
r Ibid.  the Earldom of Carryk at his hands, with all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, whereof Robert de Brus was possessed, at the time when he was slain by john Comyn. He purchased 
s Ibid.  also from Henry de Fishburne, Son and Heir to Constance, Daughter and Heir of Henry de Baillol, the Manor of Vere in Galoway; as also 
t Ibid.  Red-Castle in Anegoes.  
As to his Works of Piety, he Founded 
u Ibid.  a Chantry for two Priests, in the Chapel of Semar, for the health of the Soul of Eleanor, his Mother, and all his Ancestors. To the Monks of Fountains, he gave 
x Monast Anglic. Vol 1. ●42 b. n. 10.  certain Lands in Malgum Moor; and to the Monks of Salley, the Advowson of the Church of Gairgrave. And by Eleanor his Wife, Daughter 
y MS. penès Wil Pierp.  of Richard Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel, had issue 
z MS. penès Wil Pierp.  two Sons, viz. Henry and William; and departing 
a Esc. 8 Ed. 2● n. 65.  this life in 8 Edw. 2. was buried 
b MS. penès Wil Pierpont.  in the Abbey of Fountains, before the High Altar, leaving Henry, his Son and Heir, at that time sixteen 
c Esc. 8 Ed. 2. ●t supra.  years of age.  
Which Eleanor, the same year he died, laid claim 
d Claus. 8 Ed. ●. m. 8.  to certain Lands in Wresill and Ergom, in Com. Ebor. As also in Claxby and Slotheby, in Com. Linc. Against William de Percy, who then held them. Which William vouched a Grant from the said Henry (her Husband) and challenged Warranty thereupon from Henry, her Son and Heir, at that time, under age: And had for her Dower 
e Claus 8 Ed. ●. m. 8.  the Manors of Clecop, Gigleswike, Lekinfield, Na●erton; the third part of the Manor of W●therby; certain Lands in Bukeden; as also 
f Claus 8 Ed. ●. m. 8.  the Manor of Thurstanby, with the Perquisites of the Court of Gisburne, and Chase there: Twenty nine shillings eight pence halfpenny Rend in Westby, Pathenale, Swinden, and Stainford-Scotain, in Com. Ebor. And Six shillings eight pence yearly Rend in Louthford and Leggesby, in Com. Linc. assigned unto her.  
I now come to Henry, 
Henry.  Son and Heir to the last mentioned Henry and Eleanor. In 9 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant 
g MS. penès C Fairfax, f. 120.  from the King, of all those Fees in Northumberland, which did belong to Patrick de Dunbar, Earl of March, then in Rebellion against King Edward. And in 13 Ed. 2. by 
h Rot. Fin. 13 Ed. ●. m. 4.  reason of the spoil done to his Lands in the North, upon several incursions of the Scots; whereof Eleanor, his Mother, had the custody 
i Rot. Fin. 13 Ed. ●. m. 4.  during his minority, and which, she could not well defend, he obtained a Surrender 
k Rot. Fin. 13 Ed. ●. m. 4.  thereof from her to the King; and thereupon a Grant 
l Rot. Fin. 13 Ed. ●. m. 4.  of them to himself, paying Four hundred marks per annum to the Exchequer: But in 15 Edw. 2. he procured an absolute Livery 
m Claus. 15 Ed ●. m. 24.  of them, though he had not then made proof of his age: And the same year was constituted Governor 
n Rot. Fin. 15 Ed. 2. m. 13.  of the Castle of Pickering in Yorkshire, by the forfeiture 
o Rot. Fin. 15 Ed. 2. m. 13.  of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, then in the Crown; as also 
p Ibid. m. 19  of Scarborough Town and Castle.  
Not long after this, viz. in 18 Edw. 2. he obtained the King's Charter 
q Cart. 18 Ed. a. n. 2.  for two more Fairs yearly at Pokelington in Com. Ebor. And in 19 Edw. 2. upon 
r Tho Wals. ●04. n. ●0.  the landing of Queen Isabel and Prince Edward in England, being one of the Nobles that joined 
s Tho Wals. ●04. n. ●0.  with them, for reforming those abuses in the Government, occasioned through the power of the Spensers, by the access of those Forces he brought to Gloucester, (where she than was) much increased 
t Tho Wals. ●04. n. ●0.  her Army.  
Being therefore thus instrumental in this great change, in 1 Edw. 3. he obtained the custody 
u Rot. Fin. ● Ed. 3. m. 27.  of the Castle of Skipton in Craven; as also a Charter 
x Cart. 1 Ed. 3. n. 90.  for a Market and Fair at his Manor of Topclive in Com. Ebor. And was 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p 685.  one of the twelve Lords, by whom it was decreed, that young King Edward should be guided.  
Moreover, in the first year of Edward the Third, he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 1 Ed. 3. m. 2.  the principal person in Commission for the Treaty of Peace betwixt the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, and constituted 
a Pat. 1 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  Warden of the Marches: But upon conclusion 
b Lel. Col. Vol 1. 794.  of the Peace betwixt the English and Scots, in the Parliament at York, he could not 
c Lel. Col. Vol 1. 794.  assent, that the English should quit those Lands as they had in Scotland by Inheritance.  
In 2 Edw. 3. upon the death of 
d 〈◊〉 Fin. 2 Ed. 3. m 7.  Eleanor, his Mother, he was made Constable 
e 〈◊〉 Fin. 2 Ed. 3. m 7.  of Scarborough Castle, the custody whereof was committed 
f Pat. 19 Ed. ● m. 14.  to her charge in 19 Edw. 2. and in 
g Ro●. Fin. 1 Ed. ●. m. 29.  1 Edw. 3.  
In 2 Edw. 3. this Henry being retained by Indenture 
h 〈…〉. , to serve the King with a certain number of Men at Arms, as well in times of Peace as War, during the term of his life, and to receive Five hundred marks per annum salary; did, in consideration 
i Ibid.  of that Annuity, obtain a Grant 
k Ibid.  of the Inheritance of the Castle of Werkworth in Com. Northumbr. which after the death of Sir john de Clavering, without Issue-male of his Body, was to divolve to the King and his Heirs; with condition 
l Claus 5 Ed. 2. p. 2. m. 1. , That when the Possession of the said Castle, should so come to his hands, than the payment of those Five hundred marks to cease. And was a person of such note, that Sir Ralph Nevil, the same year, did by Indenture 
m Ex ipso Autogr. pen●; Thomam Comitem Elginiz, An. 1659. , bearing date at Clifton near York, upon the fifth of August, Covenant to serve him, both in Peace and War, as long as they both should live, with twenty Men at Arms, whereof five to be Knights, upon such wages and other terms, as in my discourse of that Family is more fully expressed.  
In 3 Edw. 3. he Founded 
n MS. penès C. Fairfax, f. 69 b.  a Chantry for two Priests in the Chapel at Semar, to celebrate Divine Service for his own soul; as also for the soul of his Mother, and all their Ancestors; endowing 
o MS. penès C. Fairfax, f. 69 b.  it with one Message, twenty Ox-gangs of Land, and six Acres of Meadow in Wike, within the Lordship of Semar. And in 5 Edw. 2. the King taking notice 
p Claus. 5 Ed. 3. p. 2 m. ●. Cart. 5 Ed. 3. n 14. Rot. Parl. 6 Ed. 3. n. 18.  in what sort he had retained him, as well in time of Peace as War (as above is expressed) and that 
q Claus. 5 Ed. 3. p. 2 m. ●. Cart. 5 Ed. 3. n 14. Rot. Parl. 6 Ed. 3. n. 18.  by Act of Parliament, after that Agreement so made, all Retainers, in time of Peace, were to be void; did Grant 
r Claus. 5 Ed. 3. p. 2 m. ●. Cart. 5 Ed. 3. n 14. Rot. Parl. 6 Ed. 3. n. 18. , That the Castle and Manor of Werkworth, and Manor of Roub●●y, which after the death of Sir john de Clavering, without Issue-male, were to divolve to the Crown: As also the Manors of Corbrigge and 〈◊〉 and all other the Lands of the said john de Clavering, so Entailed as abovesaid, should after his death, without Issue-male, come to this Henry and his Heirs; excepting only the Dowry of Hawise, than the Wife of him the said john de Clavering.  
In 6 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
s Pat. 6 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  Warden of the Marches of Scot●●●●; and in 7 Edw. 3. being then Governor 
t Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 3. m. ●.  of the Castle of Barwick, was one of the Commissioners sent 
u Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 3. m. ●.  to the Parliament of Scotland, to approve and ratify those Agreements as had been made betwixt King Edward, and Edward de Baillol, King of Scotland. In this year also, he had a Grant 
x MS. penès C. 〈◊〉 f. 69 a.  from Edward de Baillol, King of Scotland, of the Inheritance of the Peel of Loughmaban, as also of Anandale and Mo●●etdale, with all the Knights Fees and Advowsons' of Churches, within those Valleys, in as full and ample manner as Thomas Randulph, sometime Earl of Murrey, ever had them; and moreover 
y MS. penès C. 〈◊〉 f. 69 a. , of divers Lands in that Realm which belonged to other men. All which Castle, Lands, etc. then valued 
z Rot. Scoc. 8 ●d. 3. m. 12.  at a thousand mark per annum, he did, the year following, surrender 
a Rot. Scoc. 8 ●d. 3. m. 12.  to King Edward the Third, and his Heirs, in exchange 
b Rot. Scoc. 8 ●d. 3. m. 12.  for the Castle and Constablery of jeddeworth, and Towns of jeddeworth 
c In Tividale within the Realm of Scotland. , Bend●eddeworth, Hassinden, and the Forest of jeddeworth, together with five hundred marks per annum, to be received out of the Customs of Barwick; as also the custody 
d Ibid.  of the Castle at Barwick, with the Fee of one hundred marks for that service, in time of Peace, and two hundred pound per annum in time of War. And the same year was joined in Commission 
e Ibid. m. 17.  with Ralph de Nevil, in the guarding of the Marches throughout the Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland.  
In this year likewise, he Entailed 
f MS. penès C. Fairfax, ● 69 b.  a multitude of his Lordships and Lands upon the Heirs-male of his Body, as by a special Feoffment 
g MS. penès C. Fairfax, ● 69 b. , bearing date 24 Sept. appeareth, viz. The Castles of Alnwike and Werkworth, the Manors of Alnwike, ●ughal, Swinhow, beswike, and Alnham, in Comit. Northumbr. Spoford, Topcliff, Semer, Naffertan, Lekingfield, Catton, and C●etop, with the Hamlets of Letheley, Arlethorp, Gristiwoit, Aystiby, Wanesford, and A●gham, in Com. Ebor. Two part of the Manors of Warkworth, Corbrigge, Aklington, and Roubi●y, with the Hamlets of Snitir, Bitling, Thorpeton, and Newton, with their appurtenances, in Com. Northumbr. As also the Advowsons' of the Churches of Spoford, Lekingfield, Scorburgh, Arncliff, Catton, and D●nygton, in the said County of York. Likewise the moiety of the Village of Trastreston, which Robert de Ogle then held for term of life; the Borough of Alnmouth, with the Manors of Hoghton and Lescebi●y, in Com. Northumbr. Which Isabel de Vesci held for term of life, as also the Manor of Chatton, with one Toft and five Oxg●ngs of Land in Wolloure, which the same Isabel likewise held for term of life. Also the Manor of Newturne, which Ralph de Nevil held for term of life: And the third part of the Manors of Werkworth, Corbrigge, Ailington, and Roughbi●y, and Hamlets of Sniker, Berling, Thropton, and Newton, which Hawise the Widow of john de Clavering then also held in Dower; and for want of such issue to his right heirs.  
And, having so done, marched 
h Claus 8 Ed. 3. m. 12.  again into Scotland, upon the King's service. Moreover in 10 Edw. 3. he attended 
i Rot. Scoc. 10 Ed. 3. m 13.  the King in another expedition then made into Scotland, and there continued 
k Rot. Scoc. 11 Ed. 3. m ●.  the following year.  
And being then a Banneret 
l Claus. 11 Ed. 3. m. 3●. , representing 
m Claus. 11 Ed. 3. m. 3●.  to the King, that he had upon account the sum of Eight hundred fifty one pound fourteen shillings and four pence of Wages due to him, for his service in Scotland, he obtained 
n Claus. 11 Ed. 3. m. 3●.  an Assignation of two hundred pound thereof, to be paid out of the Tenths due to the Crown, from the Arch-Deaconry of Cleveland. And the same year retained 
o Ex 〈◊〉 penès Tho. Comite● E●gini●.  William, the Son of john de Rodhum, to serve him both in Peace and War, with one Companion, until the full age of john, the Son of john de Rodhum: For which service, in time of War, he was to have Apparel, as his other Yeomen; as also Hay, Oats, Horsshooes, and Nails for six Horses; with wages for six Grooms, and recompense for such Horses as should be lost in the Wars. And in consideration of this service, granted to the said William, the Wardship of the Lands of john de Rodhum, lying in ●oughton, until the full age of him the said john.  
In 14 Edw. 3. this Henry was 
p Froi●ard, f. 29 b. & 302.  in that great Sea-fight, betwixt the English and French, before Sluice in Flanders; and had, in consideration 
q Claus. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. m ●.  of his large expenses in the King's service, an Assignation 
r Claus. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. m ●.  of five hundred pounds to be paid, by the Collector of the Nones and Fifteen, in the Counties of Northumberland and Westmoreland. And, in regard 
s Claus 16 Ed, 3. p. ●. m. 〈◊〉.  that the Castle and Constablery of jeddeworth, with those other Lands granted to him in lieu of the Castle and Pele of Laugh-Maban, with Anandale, in Scotland, were not an equitable exchange, he had in 16 Edw. 3. a Grant 
s 〈…〉  of five hundred marks per annum, out of the old Customs at Barwick upon tweed, to make it good.  
In this year he was 
t Froisard, f. 482.  at the Siege of Nantes in Britanny; and in 17 Edw. 3. constituted 
u Rot. Scoc. 17 Ed. 3. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners to treat with William de Douglas, and to receive him to terms of amity; as also 
x Ibid.  to see the Truce kept throughout the Marches, and all other places in Scotland, which at the instance of the Pope, had been newly made betwixt both Kingdoms. And in 19 Edw. 3. was again constituted 
y Ro●. Scoc. 19 Ed. 3. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace with such as were in Arms in the Marches of Scotland, and the King's good Subjects in those parts. In which year, the Scots having invaded 
z Ypod. Neustr● p. 118. n. ●0.  England with an Army of thirty thousand, under the command of William Douglas, and burned 
a Ypod. Neustr● p. 118. n. ●0.  Carlisle, Perith, and many other places; upon the advance of this Lord Percy, with the Lords, Nevil and Lucy, they fled.  
But the next year following, they invaded 
b Tho. Wals. ●57. n. 40.  England again, whilst the King was at the Siege of Calais. Whereupon he was 
c Ypod. Neust. p. 119. n. 30.  one of the chief of the Northern Barons that gave them Battle, upon a Moor 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 675.  near Durham; and having vanquished 
e Tho. Wals. p. 157. n. 40.  their whole Army, took David their King prisoner 
f Tho. Wals. p. 157. n. 40. . In consideration 
g Rot. Scoc. 21 Edw. 3. m. 2.  of which laudable service (the King being then absent 
h Rot. Scoc. 21 Edw. 3. m. 2. ) he had an Assignation 
i Rot. Scoc. 21 Edw. 3. m. 2.  of two hundred marks out of those Aids, then diversely granted for the support of those Wars.  
Moreover, in this year he attended 
k Ro●. Franc. 21 Ed. 3. m. 23.  Prince Edward to the Wars of France; and in 24 Edw. 3. was joined in Commission 
l Ro●. Scoc. 24 Ed. 3. m. 1.  with the Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat of Peace with certain Commissioners of Scotland, touching a Peace betwixt both Kingdoms.  
In 25 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
m Rot. Scoc. 25 Ed. 3. m 5.  one of the Commissioners to meet the like from Scotland, at Hexham; there to treat concerning the enlargement of David, King of Scotland, than prisoner in England; and soon after that, to receive 
n Ibid. m. 3.  the Oath of that King (upon liberty granted him to go into Scotland) for his faithful return: As also 
o Ibid. m. 2.  to keep the Truce in the Marches towards Northumberland and Westmoreland.  
In 26 Edw. 3. upon 
p ●ot. Fran. 26 Edw. 3. m. 5.  the danger of an Invasion, than threatened from the French, he was constituted 
q ●ot. Fran. 26 Edw. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners for Arraying of Men in the County of Northumberland, for the safeguard of the Realm. But before the end of that year, he departed this life, viz. 26 Febr. being then seized of the Manors of Petworth, Sutton, Doncketon, and Heystreet, with the Advowson of the Church of Petworth, in Com. Suss. Of the Manors of Spofford, Topcliffe, Semar, Nafferton, Lekingfield, Cleyhope, Catton, and Kirk-Levington, in Com. Ebor. Of the Castle and Manor of Alnwike, with the Towns and Villages thereto anciently belonging, viz. Denwike, Le●●ebury, Great Haughton, Tughall, Swinhow, Cha●ton, Alnham, Swindescheles, Benley, South-Middleton, and Wollor, in Com. Northumbr. As also of the Castle and Manor of Werkworth, with the Hamlets of Over-Bothilleston, and Tuggesden, Girling, Aclington, Rothbury, Newton, Thropton, Snitre, and Corbrigge, in the same County; leaving issue, by Idonea his Wife, Daughter of ... Lord Clifford, four Sons; viz. 
r MS. penès Wil P●e●po●t.  Henry, his Son, and Heir, a● that time thirty years of age, William, Richard, and Roger; and four Daughters, viz. 
s MS. penès Wil P●e●po●t.  Maud, Eleanor, Isabel, and Margaret; and was buried in the Priory at Alnwike.  
Of which Sons, William had the Manor of Kirk-Levington, by the Grant 
t Ibid.  of his Father; Roger the 
u Ibid.  Manor of Stanerbot and Dalton- Percy; and Richard was 
x Ibid.  Bishop of Norwich.  
Of the Daughters, Maud became the Wife 
y Ibid.  of john Lord Nevil; Eleanor 
z Ibid.  of john Lord Fitz-Walter; Isabel 
a Ibid.  of William, the Son of Gilbert de Aton; and Margaret, first 
b Es●. 44 Ed. 3. n. 22. Pat. 45 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  of Robert de Vmfranville, Son and Heir to Gilbert de Vmfranville, Earl of Anegoes, and afterwards 
c Es●. 44 Ed. 3. n. 22. Pat. 45 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  of William de Ferrer.  
But I proceed with Henry, 
Henry.  his Son and Heir.  
This Henry, doing his homage the same year his Father died, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin●. 26 Edw. 3. ●. 15.  of his Lands; saving to Idonea his Mother (then living) her reasonable Dower. Which Idonea had thereupon an Assignation 
e Claus. 26 Edw. 3. ●. 23.  of the Manors of Semar, Lekingfield, Catton, Cletop, Nafferton, with its Members; as also certain Lands in Thurstanby, Benington, Wandesford, Windeshoin, Ergom, Setill, and Gigleswike, in Com. Ebor. And the third part of the Manors of Werckworth, Aclington, Berling, Newton, Routhbiry, Sailor, Trapton, Corbrigge, and Newton juxta Routhbiry, in Com. Northumbr.  
In 20 Edw. 3. (his Father then living) he was 
f Rot. Fran●. 20 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 9  in that great expedition then made into France; whereupon ensued the famous Battle of Cressey. And in 26 Edw. 3. constituted 
g Rot. Scoc. 26 Ed. 3. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches.  
In 29 Edw. 3. hewas 
h Rot. Scoc. 29 Ed. 3. m. ●.  in the Wars of Scotland. And in 30 Edw. 3. received command 
i Rot. Scoc. 30 Ed. 3. m. ●.  to reside upon his Lands in the Marches of Scotland, for the better defence of those parts; being 
k Ibid. m. 4●. , together with Ralph Lord Nevil, constituted Warden of those Marches towards Northumberland. The same year also he was appointed 
l Ibid. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners to treat with the Parliament of Scotland, touching the delivery of David de Brus, King of Scotland (taken prisoner in the Battle of Durham, 20 Edw. 3.) And in 31 Edw. 3. to treat 
m Rot. Scoc. 31 Ed. 3. m. ●6.  concerning the observation of the Truce, upon all the East Marches.  
In 32 Edw. 3. upon 
n Pat. 32 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  the marriage of Henry; his Son and Heir, to Margaret, the Daughter of Ralph, Lord Nevil of Raby, he settled 
o Pat. 32 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  the Manors of Swinhow and Tughall, in Com. Northumbr. upon them and the issue of their two Bodies. And in 33 Edw. 3. was made Constable 
p Rot. Scoc. 33 Ed. 3. m. 1.  of the Castle of Barwick upon tweed.  
In this thirty third year, he attended 
q Forisard 〈…〉.  King Edward into France; and in 34 Edw. 3. continued 
r Ro● Franc. 34 Ed. 3. m. ●.  still in those parts. In 35 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
s Rot. Scoc. 3●. Ed. 3. m. ●.  one of the Wardens of the Marches; and in 36 Edw. 3. a Commissioner 
t Rot. Scoc. 36 Ed. 3. m. ●.  to take care, that the Truce made betwixt both Kingdoms, should be observed.  
In 39 Edw. 3. upon the death of Idonea, his Mother, he had Livery 
u Claus. 39 Ed. 3. m. 16.  of all those Lands which she held in Dower; and the same year received command 
x Rot. Scoc. 39 Ed. 3. m. 4.  to repair unto his Lands, near the Marches, in regard of some danger at that time impending from the Scots. In 40 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
y Rot. Scoc. 40 Ed. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches, and conserving the Peace made with the Scots. And in 
z Rot. Scoc. 41 Ed 3. m. 5.  41 Edw. 3. to supervise the state of the Marches; as also to treat with the King of Scots, and his people, in order to some reparation of the damage done to the English, by the Subjects of that Realm.  
This Henry first married 
a Catalogue of Nobility by R. B.  Mary, the Daughter to Henry, Earl of Lancaster; by whom he had issue 
b MS. penès Will Pierpont. , Henry and Thomas: To which Thomas he gave 
c Rot. Fin. 42 Ed. 3. m. 5.  the Manor of Foston in Com. Leic. for a certain term of years; who afterwards was Earl of Worcester, and died without issue, as I shall farther show anon.  
And to his second Wife, viz. joan 
d Esc 43. Ed. 3. n. 16. , by whom he had a Daughter called Mary, two 
e Esc 43. Ed. 3. n. 16.  years old as her death, in 43 Edw. 3. And departing 
f Esc 42 Ed. 3. n. 48.  this life on Thursday, being Ascension-day, in 42 Ed. 3. then seized 
g Esc 42 Ed. 3. n. 48.  of the Manors of Lekingfield, 〈◊〉, Se●il, Gigleswike, Nafferton, Catton, Wharram- Percy, Walton, parcel of the Manor of Spofford, Starbotill in Craven, Spo●ford, Topcliffe, Semar, Tadcaster, and Pokelington, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manor and Castle of Alnwike, with the Appurtenances, in Com. Northumbr. As also of the Manor of Roke, the Castle and Manor of Werkworth; the Towns of Berling, Aclington, Routhbiry, East Wetton, Threpston, S●itter, Over-Botilston, Teggisden; the Mannors● of Corbrigge, Newburne, Thrasterton, with the Hamlets of Botlaw and Walbotill, and Fishing in the River of Tine. And of the Inheritance of joan his Wife, the Manor of Toft juxta Witham, in Com. Linc. As also part of the Manor of Old Bokenham, and Hundred of Shropham (Parcel of the Barony of Tatshull) in Com. Norf. And the Manor of Eratefield, in Com. Suff. Left Henry his Son 
h Ibid.  and Heir, than twenty six years of age.  
Which joan had for her Dowry 
i Claus. 42 Ed. 3. m. 11. , these Lands and Lordships following, assigned unto her, viz. The Manor of Semar, and third part of the Manors of Scarbotill, Spofford, Jopcliffe, and certain Lands and Tenements in Walton, Bukeden, and the City of York; as also two parts of the Manor of Wharram- Percy, in Com. Ebor. The third part of the Manor of Alnwike, with the third part of the Mills of Nether Carleton; the third part of the Manor and Town of Denwike; the Manor and Town of Lessebiry; the Manor and Town of Great Houghton; the Manor and Town of Chatton; the Manor of Thrasterston; the Manor and Town of Alnham, with the third part of the Pasture called Swinlesches●es; the Manors of Werkworth, Routhbiry, Corbrigge, and Newburne, with its Members; as also certain Lands in Wol●ore. Moreover, of Thirteen pound six shillings five pence half penny Rent, belonging to the Ward of Alnwike Castle; eight pound yearly Rent ●ut of the Manor of Benley; sixty six shillings four pence Rend, out of the Manor of South-Middleton, under Cheviot (all in the County of Northumberland) eight marks yearly Rend from the Prior of Si●hill in Ludford; forty shillings yearly Rend out of Lands belonging to the Priory of Thornton in Outheby; and thirteen shillings four pence yearly Rend issuing out of certain Lands belonging to the Priory of Elsham in Outhenby, in Com. Linc. And likewise, the third part of certain Tenements in London.  
But I return to Henry.  
This Henry, 
Henry.  in 33 Edw. 3. (his Father then living) was 
k Rot. Vas●●. 33 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  in that expedition then made into France. So likewise in 
l Pat. 37 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 26.  37 Edw. 3. And in 42 Edw. 3. (which was the same year his Father died) doing his homage, had 
m Rot. Fin. 42 Ed. 3. m. 5.  Livery of his Lands; in which year, he was 
n Froisard, f. 146 b.  also at Calais with King Edward, where he made Peace with the French; and likewise, sent 
o Ibid. ●. 150●.  with three hundred Men, and a thousand Archers into Poictou, to the relief of the Marches there.  
Within the compass of this year, he was also constituted 
p Rot. Scoc. 42 Ed. 3. m. 4.  one of the Wardens of the Marches towards Scotland. And in 43 Edw. 3. was 
q Rot. Franc. 43 Ed. 3. m. 4.  again in the Wars of France, having then of his retinue 
r Ex A●togr. penès C●enc. Pell.  sixty Men at Arms, whereof himself and twelve Knights to be part of the number; forty seven Esquires, and a hundred Archers on Horseback. Moreover, in 45 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
s Rot. Scoc. 45 Ed. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches. So likewise in 46 Edw. 3. In which year he attended 
t Froisard, f. 185 b.  the King in his purposed expedition into France, for rescuing of Thovars; but being crossed with contrary winds, after nine weeks tossing at Sea, returned 
u Froisard, f. 185 b. .  
In 47 Edw. 3. he gave 
x Pat. 47 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 41.  the King seven hundred and sixty pounds, to have the custody of the Castle of Mi●ford, and all the Lands in Com. Northumbr. and Liberty of Tinedale, which did belong to David de Strabolgy, Earl of Athol, deceased, during the minority of Elizabeth and Philippe, the Daughters and Heirs to that Earl: In which year, he likewise attended 
y Rot. Alen. 47 Ed. 3. ●. 17.  the King into Flanders; and in 50 Edw. 3. granted 
z Pat. 50 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  the Hospital of S. Leonard at Alnwike (which was of his Ancestors foundation) to the Abbot and Covent of Alnwike, to hold for ever in pure Alms.  
Furthermore, being then 
a Rot. 〈◊〉. 50 Edw. 3. m. 5.  Marshal of England, he was assigned 
b Rot. 〈◊〉. 50 Edw. 3. m. 5.  to make inspection into the Castle and Town of Calais; as also into all the Castles and Forts in the Marches of Calais, and to cause such Repairs to be made in them, as need should require; and moreover, to see them well victualled and manned: And likewise constituted 
c Ro●. Scoc. 50 Ed. 3. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners for guarding the Marches of Scotland.  
In 51 Edw. 3 he was made 
d Rot Franc. 51 Ed. 3. m. ●.  General of all those Forces which were sent to Calais, Ardes, Guisnes, and other places, within the Realm of France, then in the King's Possession; having then of his own retinue 
e Ex A●togr. penès Clenc. Pell.  one hundred Men at Arms, and one hundred Archers; and already supply of two hundred Men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, all mounted on Horseback. And, being present 
f 〈…〉  as Marshal of England, at the Coronation of King Richard the Second, was then advanced 
g 〈…〉  to the Dignity and Title of Earl of Northumberland. Whereupon, he had a special Grant 
h 〈…〉 , that the Lands of which he then stood seized, or did afterwards purchase, should be held Sub Honore Comitali, and as parcel of his Earldom.  
But shortly after this, he resigned 
x T. Wals. 197. n. 10.  his Marshal's Rod; and upon that mischief done by the Earl of Dunbar, against the Inhabitants of Roxborough in Scotland (which Town was then under the power of the English) he raised 
y Ibid. n. 20.  an Army of ten thousand men, and therewith marched 
z Ibid. n. 20.  into Scotland; and for three days together wasted 
a Ibid. n. 20.  the Lands of that Earl, with Fire and Sword. The same year, being joined 
b Ex Autog. in Bibl. Cotton.  with the Bishop of Hereford, and Edmund Mortimer Earl of March, to treat of Peace betwixt both Kingdoms. Which being concluded 
c Ex Autog. in Bibl. Cotton.  he was again constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 1 ●. 2. m. 1.  (with that Bishop and others) one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches.  
In 2 R. 2. he entered 
e Froisard ●04. a. & 205 a.  Scotland, with the Earl of Nottingham, and won 
f Froisard ●04. a. & 205 a.  the Town of Barwick: but Truce being soon after made, he was constituted 
g Rot. Scoc. 2 ●. 2. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners to see redress of all Injuries done in the Marches, contrary to the tenor thereof. And in 3 R. 2. was again in 
h Rot. Scoc. 3 ●. 2. m. 4.  Commission for guarding of those marches, towards Northumberland. Moreover, in 4 Ric. 2. upon 
i Ypod Ne●str. 138. n. 30.  that Invasion made by the Scots into Cinnberland, and Westmoreland, he prepared 
k Ypod Ne●str. 138. n. 30.  himself to advance against them; but was prohibited 
l Ypod Ne●str. 138. n. 30.  by the King's Letters: and in 5 R. 2. again constituted 
m Rot. Scoc. 3 R. ●. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the West Marches. About which time, having received Command 
n Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an.  to take special regard of the Castles and Garrisons in those parts; and transmitting 
o Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an.  the same charge to Sir Matthew Redman Knight, his Lieutenant at Barwick; this Redman was so strict in observation of the Commands then laid upon him; that in the return of the Duke of Lancaster out of Scotland (where he had been to quiet all differences by a Treaty) he resused 
p Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an.  him entrance; which caused so great an animosity from the Duke towards this Earl; that upon a meeting of most of the Nobles at Berkhamsted, very sharp words passed 
q Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an.  betwixt them. Whereupon this Earl, being over bold and peremptory in the King's presence; was arrested 
r Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an. : but the Earls of Warwick and Suffolk, undertaking for his appearance, at the next Parliament, he had liberty 
s Holinsh. Cron. in eodem an.  to depart.  
In this year he obtained a Charter 
t Cart▪ 5, & 6 ●. 2. n. 2.  for a weekly Market every Tuesday, at his Manor of Lekingfeld (near Beverley) in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly on the eve and day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and seven days following; as also 
u Ibid. n. 10.  for a market on the Monday every week, at Semar, and a Fair yearly upon the Feast of St. Martin in july.  
And in 7 R. 2. observing 
x T. Wals. p. 336.  that the Scots had done much mischief in Northumberland, by their frequent Incursions, he marched into that Realm, and repaid 
y T. Wals. p. 336.  them with the like measure: But before the end of this year, so it happened; 
z Ibid. 337. n. 10. & 20.  that by corrupting the Deputy-Governor of the Castle of Barwick, they possessed themselves thereof. Of which misfortune the Duke of Lancaster (who had a grudge towards him) made such advantage, that upon complaint 
a Ibid. 337. n. 10. & 20.  of it in Parliament, he so far prevailed, as that, judgement 
b Ibid. 337. n. 10. & 20.  of death and loss of estate, was pronounced against this Earl; in regard the trust thereof stood committed to him. But the King, being more favourable to him, remitted 
c Ibid. 337. n. 10. & 20.  the execution of this severe Sentence. Whereupon, without delay, he prepared 
d 〈…〉  for the Siege thereof. But after he had begirt it with his forces, the Scots came to an agreement 
e Ibid.  with him, and in consideration of two thousand marks, as also that they might march away with Bag and Baggage, rendered 
f Ibid.  it to him.  
After which he was, the same year, joined in Commission with 
t Rot. Scoc. 7 R. 2. m. ●.  the Bishop of Durham and others, to treat of Peace with the Scots; and to require satisfaction for injuries done to the English: as also constituted 
u Ibid. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners, for guarding of the East-marches: and moreover a Commissioner 
x Ibid. m. 8.  for recieving twenty four thousand marks, from the Scots, in full satisfaction of an hundred thousand Marks, due for the Ransom of David their King. The like Commission for treaty with the Scots, was granted 
y Rot. Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 3.  to him and others in 8 R. 2. in which year he himself alone was constituted 
z Ibid. m. ●.  General Warden of both the East and West Marches.  
In this year likewise he had 
a Rot. Fin. 8 R. 2. m. 16.  the Shiriffalty of Northumberland, and custody of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tine committed to his trust: and was also retained by Indenture 
b Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  to serve the King in his Scottish Wars for forty days. Moreover, having then married 
c Claus. 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. ●.  to his second Wife, Maud the Sister and Heir to Anthony Lord Lucy, Widow of 
* Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 97. a. n. 60.  Gilbert de Vmfraville Earl of Anegoes, he joined with her in settling 
d Claus. ut supra.  the Castle and Honour of Cokermouth, and a large proportion besides of her great Inheritance, by a Fine levied in the Octaves of St. john Baptist, and recorded in the Octaves of St. Michael next following, upon himself and her, and the Heirs male of their two Bodies, and for want of such issue, to the Heirs of her Body; and in case she should die without issue, then to Henry Lord Percy his Son and Heir (begotten on his first Wife) and to the Heirs male of his Body: upon condition, that he the said Henry, and the Heirs male of his Body, should bear the Arms of Percy, viz. Or a Lion rampant Azure, quarterly with the Arms of Lucy, viz. Gules thre● Lucy's Argent, in all Shields, Banners, Ensigns, and Coats of Arms whatsoever, where and whensoever there should be occasion o● bearing and showing forth their own paternal Arms. And in case he should depart thi● Life without issue male, that then Sir Thoma● Percy Knight (Brother to the Earl, and Uncle t● the said Henry) and the Heirs male of his Bod● should enjoy the same Castle, Honour, etc. upo● the like condition: and in default of such issue Sir Thomas Percy Knight, second Son to the sai● Earl, and the heirs male of his Body; with re●mainder to Sir Ralph Percy Kt. third Son to th● said Earl, and the Heirs male of his Body. An● in case these conditions should not be performed; then to remain to the right Heirs of the said Maud. This agreement being made in the presence of the King, and by his special command.  
In 9 Ric. 2. this Earl was again constituted 
e Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 22.  Shiriff of Northumberland. And in 10 R. 2. one of the Ambassadors 
f Rot. Scoc. 10 R 2. m. 1.  to treat of Peace with the Scots. So likewise in 
g Rot. Scoc. 11. R. 2. m. ●.  11 R. 2. Moreover in 12 R, 2. he was made 
h Rot. Scoc. 12 ●. 2. m. 3.  one of the Commissioners for the custody of Carleol, and guarding of the West Marches: and in 13 R. 2. a Commissioner 
i Rot. Franc. 13 R. ●. m. ●.  (with the Bishop of Durham, and others) to treat of Peace with the French. So likewise 
k Ibid. m. 3.  with the Flemings.  
In 14 R. 2. being recalled 
l T. Wals. p. 3●0.  from Calais, he was again constituted 
m T. Wals. p. 3●0.  Governor of the Marches of Scotland; and in 18 R. 2. a Commissioner 
n Rot. Scoc. R. 2. m 3. Tho. Wal●. 388. n. 40.  to treat of Peace with the Scots. Moreover, in 19 Rich. 2. being 
o Rot. Scoc. R. 2. m 3. Tho. Wal●. 388. n. 40.  at the interview betwixt King Richard, and Charles' the Sixth, than King of France, near Gisnes, he was 
p Rot. Scoc. R. 2. m 3. Tho. Wal●. 388. n. 40.  one of the English Lords that conducted the King of France to his Pavilion. And in this year Founded 
q Pat. 19 R. 2. p. 1. m. 27.  a Chantry in the Chapel of All-Saints at Cokermouth, for one Priest to celebrate Divine Service there daily, for the good estate of himself, and Maud his Wife, and for their Souls after their departure hence; as also for the Souls of their Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased: And for his support gave 
r Pat. 19 R. 2. p. 1. m. 27.  one Message lying in the City of Carl●●●e.  
But in 21 Rich. 2. upon information 
s 〈…〉  given, that he and his Son Henry (commonly called Hotspur) had spoken some words in derogation of the King, he was sent 
t 〈…〉  for out of the North; and neglecting to come, banished 
u 〈…〉 . Whereupon he resolved 
x 〈…〉  to fly into Scotland: Howbeit, long after it was not, that the discontents against King Richard, by reason of his misgovernment, put an end to his reign; for the Duke of Lancaster, being weary 
y 〈…〉  of his banishment, and having advertisement from hence, how ill affected the people stood to King Richard, adventured to Sea, and landed 
z 〈…〉  at Ravenspur in Yorkshire, where this Earl soon repaired 
a 〈…〉  to him. And afterwards, when that King fled 
b 〈…〉  into North Wales, and saw no hopes left, treated 
c 〈…〉  with him and the Earl of Arundel at Conway Castle, touching the resignation of his Regal Authority; which soon after ensued. Whereupon the Duke of Lancaster, being then proclaimed King, by the name of Henry the Fourth, acknowledging 
d Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 15.  the extraordinary merits of this Earl; first advanced 
e Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 15.  him to that great Office of Constable of England, to hold for term of life, and to exercise the same by himself, or such his sufficient Deputy, as he would answer for. Next gave 
f Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 5. m. 35. Tho. Wal●. p. 400. Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m 18. per Inspex.  him the Isle of Man, to 
g Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 5. m. 35. Tho. Wal●. p. 400. Pat. 7. H. 4. p. 2. m 18. per Inspex.  hold by carrying the Sword (which he wore at his landing in Holderness) called Lancaster Sword, on the day of his Coronation. Then made him Justice 
h Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  of Chester; and after that, Constable 
i Ibid. m. 16.  of the Castles of Chester, Conway, Flint, and Carnarvan; and moreover 
k Rot. Scoc. ● H. ● m. 13.  General-Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland; as also Governor 
l Ibid. m. 14.  of the Town and Castle of Carlisle.  
And the next ensuing year, constituted him 
m Pat. 2● H. 4. m. 10.  one of the Commissioners to treat of a Marriage for Blanch, his eldest Daughter, with Lewes, Duke of Bavaria, eldest Son to Rupert, King of the Romans.  
After which, viz. in 3 Hen. 4. the Scots again invading 
n Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10.  England, this Earl and his valiant Son, having then 
o Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10.  the Earl of Dunba● with them (who had deserted his Countrymen) raised 
p Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10.  a considerable power; and giving them Battle 
q Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10.  at Halwedon Hill, obtained a singal victory, wherein the Earl Douglas, their General, was wounded 
r Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10.  and made prisoner 
s Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. & 406. n. 10. .  
But the next year following (viz. 4 Hen. 4.) having been 
t Le●▪ Coll. Vol. ●. 387.  at no small charge in the King's service, and requiring 
u Le●▪ Coll. Vol. ●. 387.  such Moneys as were then due to him, for the Wardenship of the Marches; he received 
x Le●▪ Coll. Vol. ●. 387.  no good answer, which inflamed 
y Le●▪ Coll. Vol. ●. 387.  him with so much discontent, as at length wrought his own ruin. So likewise his stout Son Henry, who breaking out into Rebellion, soon after lost his life in the Battle of Shrewsbury, as I shall farther show anon.  
It is said by some 
z Ypod. 〈◊〉▪ 169. n. 〈◊〉. , That after that Battle of Shrewsbury, before he could possibly have notice thereof, he set forwards out of Northumberland, (where he than was) towards his Son; but others 
a Ypod. 〈◊〉▪ 169. n. 〈◊〉.  thought his intentions were to address himself to the King, in hope to reconcile all; and that 
b Ypod. 〈◊〉▪ 169. n. 〈◊〉. , being prevented by the power of the Earl of Westmoreland, he retreated to his Castle at Werkworth.  
Howbeit after this, he came 
c Lel. Col●● Vol. 1. 389.  to the King, upon promise of safety, and disavowed 
d Lel. Col●● Vol. 1. 389.  his Son's action; whereupon he had pardon 
e apod. Neustr. 169. n. 〈◊〉.  of life, upon commitment 
f apod. Neustr. 169. n. 〈◊〉.  to safe custody; and in 6 H. 4. being restored 
g Tho. Wal●● 410. n. 〈◊〉.  in Parliament to all his Possessions, at Midsummer following came 
h Ibid. 4●●. n. 40.  again to the King at Pontfract.  
But the death of his Son, notwithstanding this favour, so stuck upon his stomach, that the next ensuing year (viz. 7 Hen. 4.) he took advantage 
i Ypod. Neustr. 173. n▪ 5●● & 17●●  of the discontents of Thomas Mowbray, Earl Marshal, and Richard Scrope, Archbishop of York, and joined 
k Ypod. Neustr. 173. n▪ 5●● & 17●●  with them in their Rebellion; who, failing 
l Ibid.  in that attempt, lost 
m Ibid.  their lives. Whereupon, the King marching after this Earl, forced him to flee 
n Ibid. 〈◊〉 30▪ 40 & 5●● & 175.  (with the Lord Bardolf) to Barwick, and thence into 
o Ibid. 〈◊〉 30▪ 40 & 5●● & 175.  Scotland. Soon after which, he got 
p Tho. Wal●● 417. Ibid. 419. (7 H. 4.)  into Wales; but ere long, returning 
q Tho. Wal●● 417. Ibid. 419. (7 H. 4.)  to Chreske in Yorkshire, caused Proclamations 
r Tho. Wal●● 417. Ibid. 419. (7 H. 4.)  to 〈◊〉 set out; that whosoever desired Liberty, should take up Arms and follow him; whereupon he had 
s Tho. Wal● 417. Ibid. 419. (7 H. 4.)  a multitude of partakers.  
Howbeit, the then Sheriff of Yorkshire (viz. Sir Thomas Rokesby Knight) raising 
t Ibid. 〈◊〉 20▪ (8 H. 4.)  the power of that County, met him at Bramham Moor, near Haselwood, where in a sharp Battle (fought 
u Ibid. 〈◊〉 20▪ (8 H 4.)  upon the second Calends of March,) being slain 
x Ibid. 〈◊〉 20▪ (8 H 4.) ; they cut 
y Ibid. n▪ 〈◊〉.  off his Head then 
z Ibid. n▪ 〈◊〉.  white with age, and sent 
a Ibid. n▪ 〈◊〉.  it to London, there to be set on the Bridge with a Pole; and quartering his Body into four parts, placed 
b Claus. ● 9 Hen. 4▪ m. 10.  one of them upon a Gate in London, another 
c Claus. ● 9 Hen. 4▪ m. 10.  at Lincoln, a third 
d Claus. ● 9 Hen. 4▪ m. 10.  at Barwick upon swede, and the fourth at 
e Claus. ● 9 Hen. 4▪ m. 10.  Newcastle upon Tine. But in May following they were all taken down, and by the King's special Precept 
f Claus. ● 9 Hen. 4▪ m. 10.  delivered to his Friends, to be solemnly buried in holy Sepulture.  
The Children which this great Earl had, were 
g MS. 〈◊〉 Wi●. 〈◊〉 pont.  all by Margaret his first Wife, Daughter to Ralph, Lord Nevil (Sister to Ralph, first Earl of Westmoreland,) viz. three 
h MS. 〈◊〉 Wi●. 〈◊〉 pont.  Sons, Henry, Thomas, and Ralph.  
Which Thomas and Ralph, were 
i MS. 〈◊〉 Wi●. 〈◊〉 pont.  both Knights. But of them, all that I have to say, is, First, that Sir Thomas took to Wife 
k Rot. 〈◊〉 1 Ric●●● p. 1. m. 〈◊〉  Elizabeth, the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs of David de Strabolgy, Earl of Athol; and in 1 Ric. 2. had Livery 
l Rot. 〈◊〉 1 Ric●●● p. 1. m. 〈◊〉  of that purparty of the Inheritance, which Mary de S. Paul, Countess of Pembroke, held in Dower, during her life, after the death of Adomare de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, her Husband; and had issue 
m Esc. 〈◊〉 ● 6. n. 3●. Rot. F●●● 11 H 6. m. 13.  by her one Son, viz. Sir Henry Piercy Knight, who left issue two Daughters and Heirs, viz. Elizabeth married 
n Esc. 〈◊〉 ● 6. n. 3●. Rot. F●●● 11 H 6. m. 13.  to Thomas Burgh Esquire (Ancestor to the late Lord Eurgh) and afterwards 
o Esc. 〈◊〉 ● 6. n. 3●. Rot. F●●● 11 H 6. m. 13.  to Sir William Lucy Knight; and Margaret, first to 
p Esc. 〈◊〉 ● 6. n. 3●. Rot. F●●● 11 H 6. m. 13.  Henry, Lord Grey of Codnoure, but after 
q Esc. 〈◊〉 ● 6. n. 3●. Rot. F●●● 11 H 6. m. 13.  to Sir Richard Vere Kt.  
Next, that Sir Ralph, upon 
r Tho. 〈◊〉 366. ● 〈◊〉  that Invasion of the Scots, in 12 Rich. 2. being 
s Tho. 〈◊〉 366. ● 〈◊〉  with his elder Brother Henry Ho●●pur, at Newcastle upon Tine. boldly issued 
t Ibid.  out against them, and worthily shared in the glory of that victory, obtained by their valiant conduct; where William Douglas, their General, lost 
u Ibid.  his life. Moreover, that in 14 Rich. 2. he was constituted 
x Rot. Scoc. 14 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners to treat with those from France and Scotland, for observance of the Truce formerly made betwixt this and both those Realms: And lastly, that in 18 Rich. 2. he had a Grant 
y Pat. 18 R. ●. ●. 1. m. 16.  of the custody of Barwick u●on tweed, to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body.  
I now return to Henry the eldest S on.  
This Henry, 
Henry Hotspur.  shortly after the Coronation of King Richard the Second, (at which time his Father was advanced to the Title of Earl) received 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Order of Knighthood; and in 8 Rich. 2. was constituted 
a Ro●. S●o●. 8 R▪ 2. m. 9  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches toward Scotland; as also in 9 Rich. 2. Governor 
b Rot. S●o●. 9 R. ●. m. 6.  of Barwick, and again Warden of the Marches. During which time, he was so active 
c Tho Wal●. 150. n. 20▪ & 30. E● Ypod. 〈◊〉 143. n. 40.  against the Scots, that he gave them little rest; whereupon he was, in derision, commonly by them called 
d Tho Wal●. 150. n. 20▪ & 30. E● Ypod. 〈◊〉 143. n. 40.  Hotspur.  
In this nineth year, upon intelligence 
e Ibid. , that the King of France, had a purpose to besiege Calais; being so famous 
f Ibid.  for his Military skill and valour he was, amongst others, sent 
g Ibid.  thither for the defence of that place; and having stayed 
h Ibid.  there a while, without any action, grew so impatient, that he made several excursions 
i Ibid.  into Picardy, and the parts adjacent; whence he brought much booty: But at length, seeing no likelihood of any Siege there, he returned back 
k Ibid.  into England.  
In 11 Rich. 2. there being those at Court, who envied 
l Th●● Wal●. 357. Rot. Fran. 〈…〉 m. 21.  the fame which he had gained by his valour against the Scots, caused 
m Th●● Wal●. 357. Rot. Fran. 〈…〉 m. 21.  the King to send him to Sea, there to repel the French that threatened an Invasion: Which service he readily 
n Th●● Wal●. 357. Rot. Fran. 〈…〉 m. 21.  undertook, and returned with much honour. In the same year the Scots invading 
o Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  this Realm, upon the East March, and doing great spoil by 
p Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  burning and plunder, he encountering 
q Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  them near ●olston, towards Newcastle u●on Tine, slew 
r Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  the Earl Douglas with his own hands, and mortally wounded 
s Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  the Earl of Murret; but pre●●ing overforward, was at length taken prisoner 
t Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  by the Earl of Da●bar, together with his Brother Ralph; and carried 
u Tho Wal●. 366. n 30 & 40. H. Knights 2728. n 50 & 60. Ypod. Neustr. 149. n. 30.  into Scotland.  
Froisard relateth the story of this skirmish thus 
x Froisard, f. ●36 b.  The Scots (saith he) having invaded England, and being come into the Bishopric of Durham; the Earl of Northumberland sent his two Sons, viz. Sir Henry and Sir Ralph to Newcastle; to which place, the Country were appointed to come: whereupon ensued divers light skirmishes, betwixt the English and them, and many proper feats of Arms done. Amongst others (saith he) there fought hand to hand the Earl Douglas, and Sir Henry Percy; and by force of Arms, the Earl won Sir Henry's Penon. Whereupon Sir Henry, and all the English were sore displeased; the Earl saying to him, Sir I shall bear this token of your prowess into Scotland, and shall set it on high on my Castle of Alquest, that it may be seen a●ar off. Which so pro●●●ked 
y Ibid▪ 158 b.  the Percies, that after divers bold adventures against the Scotch Force's, at length they obtained the Victory 
z Ibid▪ 158 b. , and slew the Earl James Douglas; but Sir Ralph Percy was therein wounded, and taken prisoner by a Scotch Knight: And after this, in another 
a Ibid. 159 b.  encounter this Sir Henry Percy, fight valiantly with the Lord Mountcumber (a sto●t Knight of Scotland) was by him taken 
b Ibid. 159 b.  prisoner.  
But long he continued not in that restraint: For in 12 Rich. 2. (which was the next ensuing year) it appears, that he was again constituted 
c Rot. 〈◊〉. 1● R. 2. m. 5.  Warden of the East Marches.  
In 13 Rich. 2. this Henry being again at Calais, made several excursions 
d H Knighto●● 2678. n. 30.  towards Boulogne; and from thence went 
e Ibid. 2●9●. n. 10 & 20.  to Breast in Britanny, where he first raised 
f Ibid. 2●9●. n. 10 & 20.  the Siege of that p●●ce, and after won 
g Ibid.  two Bastiles there; one of Timber, which he demolished 
h Ibid. ; and another of Stone, which he better fortified 
i Ibid. . And the same year was made 
k Rot. S●o●. 13 R 2. m. ●.  General Warden of the West Marches, and soon after 
l Ibid. m. ●.  of the East March; as also Governor 
m Ibid. m. ●.  of Carli●●e.  
In this year likewise he was retained 
n Pat. 14 R. 2. p. 2. m. 38▪ per Inspex.  to serve the King, both in times of Peace and War, from the second of january, during his whole life; for which he had a Grant 
o Pat. 14 R. 2. p. 2. m. 38▪ per Inspex.  of one hundred pound per annum, out of the Exchequer. And in 16 R. 2. being recalled 
p Ypod. N. 152. Rot. Sco●. 16 Ric. ●. m. 2.  from Calais, was again made Warden 
q Ypod. N. 152. Rot. Sco●. 16 Ric. ●. m. 2.  of the East Marches, as also Governor 
r Ypod. N. 152. Rot. Sco●. 16 Ric. ●. m. 2.  of Barwick. In the same year likewise, he was constituted Governor 
s Tho. Wal●. 385. n. 10.  of Bourdeaux; and in 17 Rich. 2. one 
t Rot. Sco●. 17 Ric 2. m. 5.  of the Commissioners to treat of Peace with the Scots.  
In 19 Rich. 2. he was employed 
u Rot Franc. 19 Ric 2. m. 14  into France, and in 22 Rich. 2. being again 
x Rot. Sco●. 22 R. 2. m. 5.  made General-Warden of the East Marches, met 
y Tho. Wal●. 395. n. 30.  the Duke of Lancaster at his landing in Holderness.  
Soon after which, King Richard's deposal ensuing, the Duke of Lancaster obtained the Crown.  
In the first year of whose Reign, this Henry was constituted 
z Rot. Sco●● 1 H. 4. m. 14.  Warden of the West Marches, Sheriff 
a Rot. Fin. 1 H. 4. m. 31.  of Northumberland, Governor 
b Rot. Sco●. ut sup●a.  of the Town of Barwick, and Castle of Rokesburgh, Justice 
c Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  of Che●ter, North-wales, and Flintshire; and had a Grant 
d Ibid. m. 12●.  of the Castle and Lordship of Baumburgh, with the Fee-farm of that Town, for term of his life. Moreover, in the same year, he was 
e Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 4. m. 6.  made Constable of the Castles of Chester, Flint, Conway, and Caernarvon; and Sheriff of Flintshire for life; and obtained a Grant 
f Ibid. m. 7.  of the whole County, and Dominion of Anglesey: As also of the Castle of Beaumarys, with the Manors, Lands, Fee-farms, and Rents thereto belonging, to hold also for term of his life. And in 3 Hen. 4. was 
g Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40.  with his Father in that memorable Battle against the Scots at Hal●idon Hill, where the English obtained a signal Victory 
h Tho. Wal●. 405. n. 40. .  
But soon after that, the Scene much changed; for this stout and high spirited Horspur, through the solicitation 
i Ibid▪ 407. n. 30 & 40.  of his Uncle, Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester, (whom King Richard the Second had so highly advanced, as I shall hereafter show) joined 
k Ibid.  with him in conspiring the ruin of King Henry. To which end, they first made plausible 
l Ibid.  pretences, that they did not at all depart from their allegiance; nor raise those Forces which they had then got into Arms, for any other purpose, but the safeguard of themselves, and better Government of the Realm: Gi●ing out 
m Ibid. , that the Impositions and Taxes, granted to the King for the defence of the Land, were diverted to other uses, and unprofitably consumed. Adding 
n Ibid. , that, through the malicious suggestions of their Enemies, the King was so displeased with them, that they could not be admitted to manifest their innocency, and to be legally justified by their Peers, until the Lords Spiritual and Temporal had interceded for them. Whereupon 
o Ibid.  divers, who saw their Remonstrance, approved of those their endeavours, and extolled their faithfulness, which they thus pretended to the public.  
But afterwards, that they might the sooner captivate the people, they caused it to be told 
p Ibid.  throughout the Country, that King Richard was alive, and with them; and that in his name, and on his behalf, they thus took up Arms; whom they might see in the Castle at Chester, if they would repair thither, well accoutred to join with them. Which fictitious pretences did really stagger many; for a great part of the common people sto●d cordially 
q Ibid.  affected to King Richard, and specially those 
r Ibid.  who knew him, and had obtained Gifts and Fees at his hands.  
It is said 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. ●. 388.  by some, that this Hotspur, raised a great part of his Army in the Marches of Scotland, under colour of advancing into that Realm: And that all his Soldiers wore King Richard the Seconds cognisance, viz. An Hart.  
The King therefore, to undeceive such as they had thus deluded; represented to several persons, by his Letters 
t Ibid. , that the Earl of Nor●humberland, and this Henry his Son, had received a great part of the Money, granted in Parliament, for the defence of the Marches of Scotland (as he could clearly manifest.) And, whereas they had reported, they could not be admitted to his presence, by reason of the false suggestions of their enemies, without the modiation of the Prelates and Temporal Lords▪ that 
u Ibid.  he had, under his Royal Signet, declared, They should have free access to him, and recess again, without damage. Adding, That it was their headstrong insolence, scorning his Royal Favour, which prompted them thus to rebel, and march to Shrewsbury, in hopes of assustance from Owen Glendowr, and Edmund Mortimer, with certain of the Cheshiremen and Welsh But seeing 
x Ibid.  no fair means would avail, considering the haughty spirit of this Hotspur, (though the Earl his Father did not at that time go out of the bounds of his own Country) he resolved 
y Ibid.  to give him a speedy meeting, before he had got together a powerful Army. And therefore hasted 
z Ibid.  towards him; he being then near Shrewsbury, with purpose to get into that strong Town.  
But Hotspur, hearing of the King's approach, made 
a Ibid.  a stand; and boldly encouraged 
b Ibid.  his Soldiers to fight with those that thus pursued them, saying 
c Ibid. , Stand to it valiantly; for this day will either advance us all, if we conquer, or free us from the King's power, if we be overcome; it being more honourable to fall in Battle for the public good, then after the fight to die by the Sentence of an Enemy. With whom all his Army concurred 
d Ibid. , (which was 
e Ibid.  to the number of Fourteen thousand choice Men, who had resolved to live and die with him) having got 
f Ibid.  the advantage of the Ground.  
Both sides being thus prepared, the Abbot of Shrewsbury, and Clerk of the Privy Seal, were sent 
g Ibid.  by the King, to offer pardon to this stout Hotspur, in case he would lay down Arms.  
Whereupon he sent 
h Ibid.  his Uncle Thomas, Earl of Worcester, to the King, to let him know the cause of this their hostile appearance, and to require effectual satisfaction. It is said 
i Ibid. , that the King did assent to whatsoever was reasonable, and stooped farther than became His Royal Dignity to do: But, that the Earl, when he returned to his Nephew, misrepresented his expressions, and exasperated him (though unwillingly) to fight; so that he forthwith began 
k Ibid.  the Battle upon the Eve of S. Mary Magdalen, An. 1403. which was fought 
l Tho Wa●● 409. n. 30.  with extraordinary courage on both sides; insomuch, as great slaughter ensuing, many of the Royalists forsook 
m Ibid.  the Field, supposing 
n Ibid.  the King had been slain.  
In which heat Hotspur himself, and the Earl Douglas (whose valour was 
o Ibid.  beyond expression) bent 
p Ibid.  all their aim at the person of the King, with their Swords and Lances furiously making towards him.  
Which being discerned 
q Ibid.  by the Earl of Dunbar, he withdrew 
r Ibid.  him from his station, whereby his life was then saved; for they flew 
s Ibid.  his Standard-Bearer, and those who were with it; and missing of him, most desperately, charged 
t Ibid.  into the midst of their Enemies; whereupon Hotspur suddenly fell 
u Ibid. , though by what hand, not known. Whose death immediately occasioned an utter rout 
x Ibid.  of his whole party; in which the Earl Douglas was taken 
y Ibid. , so likewise the Earl of Worcester; the unhappy instrument of all this mischief.  
By Elizabeth, the eldest Daughter 
z Mon. 〈◊〉. Vol. 2. p. 228 〈◊〉 n. 30.  to Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, this courageous Hotspur left issue one Son, viz. Henry, and one Daughter called Elizabeth, first 
a Ex Au●●●●▪ in Castro de Skipton.  married to john Lord Clifford, and afterwards to 
b MS. peers W. 〈◊〉 Rot. Pip. 5 H●● 6. Wes●●.  ralph Nevil, the second Earl of Westmoreland of that Family. Which Elizabeth, in 5 Hen. 5. had Livery 
c Claus 5. H. 5. p▪ 2. m 9  of the Manor of Newburne in Com. Northumbr. settled on her for term of life, by Henry, Earl of Northumberland, her late Husband's Father.  
This Henry (the Son of Hotspur) being 
d Tho. Wa●● 43●.  young when his Father was slain, 
Henry.  and carried 
e Tho. Wa●● 43●.  into Scotland, by the Earl his Grandfather, had much compassion 
f Tho. Wa●● 43●.  showed him by King Henry the Fifth; who purposing 
g Tho. Wa●● 43●.  to restore him to the Title and Dignity, which by the Rebellion of his Grandfather was thus lost, commanded 
h Tho. Wa●● 43●. , That he should not want any thing that was necessary for him to have; and sent 
i Pat. 3 H. ●. p. 2. m. 6.  the Lord Grey of Codnoure, and Sir john Nevil, to bring him thence into England again. Moreover, in regard 
k Pat 3 H ●. p. ●. m. 27. , that john Duke of Bedford, (Brother to the King) had then the possession of his whole Inheritance (so forfeited by his Father and Grandfather, as hath been observed) he gave 
l Pat 3 H ●. p. 2. m. 27.  unto that Duke, in recompense thereof, an Annuity of Three thousand marks; whereof one thousand to be paid out of his Exchequer, and two thousand out of his Receipt of the Duchy of Cornwall, until he should settle other Lands upon him, and his heirs, of an equivalent value. And, in the Parliament, begun in the second year of His Reign, did 
m 〈…〉  accordingly restore him to that Honor. Whereupon, by his humble Petition 
n 〈…〉 , showing how the King had enabled him to be Earl of Northumberland, notwithstanding the forfeitures of Henry his Father, or of Henry his Grandfather; he prayed restitution in Blood, and to all 
o 〈◊〉 ● H. 5. ●. 17.  those Hereditaments of his Ancestors formerly entailed. Which being granted 
p 〈◊〉 Parl. ● H. 5. n. ●2. , he then did 
q 〈◊〉 Parl. ● H. 5. n. ●2.  his homage; and for better confirmation of the dignity of Earl, obtained a formal Charter 
r 〈◊〉 3 & 4 H ●. n. 6.  of Creation thereunto, with the Fee of twenty pound per annum, Nomine Comitis, out of the profits of that County.  
All which being thus done, in 4 〈◊〉 5. he was constituted 
s 〈◊〉 Sco●. 4 H. ● m 8.  General-Warden of the Marches of Scotland; and retained 
t Ex Autogr. 〈…〉 Pell.  to serve the King in his expedition, then designed for France. In 5 Hen. 5. he continued 
u 〈◊〉 Fran●. 5 H. 5. m. 13.  in the Wars of France; and in 6 Hen. 5. was made Warden 
x Ro●. Sco●. 6 H. 5. m. 6.  of the East Marches, as also Governor 
y Ro●. Sco●. 6 H. 5. m. 6.  of Barwick.  
Likewise, in 1 Hen. 6. he was again constituted 
z Ro●. Sco●. 1 H. 6. m. 10.  General-Warden of the East Marches, and one 
a Ibid. m. 5.  of the Commissioners to treat with james the First, King of Scotland, touching a final Peace betwixt both Realms; as also to 
b Ibid. m. 5.  conduct that King from the City of Durham into Scotland. Moreover, in 11 Hen. 6. he was one of the Commissioners assigned 
c Ro●. Sco●. 11 H. 6. m. 1.  to meet with others from the King of Scotland, touching satisfaction for the wrongs done by the Subjects of either Kingdom, contrary to the Articles of Truce. And in 12 Hen. 6. considering 
d Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5.  the Town of Alnwike, situate upon the Marches of Scotland, to be an open place, and not at all defensible; by reason whereof much mischief had been frequently done to it, upon several Incursions of the Scots; he obtained Licence 
e Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5.  of the King, to environ it with an Imbattelled Wall of Stone; and to erect such defensible Turrets thereon, as should be most expedient.  
Likewise, in 14 Hen. 6. upon information given to the King, that the Scots intended to besiege Barwick, he had special Summons 
f Rot. Sco●. 14 H. 6. m 1.  to prepare himself for the defence of that place. And in 16 Hen. 6. by reason 
g Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  of his good service done, and to be done, had a Grant 
h Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  of one hundred pounds per annum, during his life, to be paid out of the Lordship of Bradwel in Essex.  
In 21 Hen. 6. this Earl gave 
i Pat. 21 H 6. p. 2. m. 19  the Advowson of the Church of Harncliffe, and three Acres of Land, lying within the Precincts of that Manor, to the Masters and Scholars of University College in Oxford, and their Successors for ever: And in 28 Hen. 6. was constituted 
k Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉  Constable of England, to exercise that Office by himself, or his sufficient Deputy. Moreover, in 30 Hen. 6. he was again assigned 
l Ro●. Sco●. 30 H 6. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners to treat with others from Scotland, upon the Articles signed by james the First, King of that Realm. But in 33 Hen. 6. as a stout Assertor of the Lancastrian Interest, lost 
m P●lid. Virg. 5●3. n. 40.  his life in the first Battle at S. Alban, and was buried 
n 〈◊〉 ib.  in the Abby-Church there; being then seized 
o Lib. Cedul. p. 667.  of the Castle and Lordship of Alnwike, with its appurtenances, viz. The Borough of Alnwike and Alnmouth, with the Towns of Alnwike, Cesbury, Houghton, Chatton, Alnham, etc. in Com. Northumbr. As also 
p Ibid.  of the Castle and Manor of Prudhow and Birkley, with their Members. Moreover, of the Castle of Werkworth, and Manors of Werkworth, Corbrigge, and Newburne, in the same County. Likewise, of a certain House called Percy's Inn, situate in the Parish of S. Dyonise within the City of York. Furthermore of the Manors of Topcliffe and Spofford, with the Advowson of the Church of Don●●ngton, the Manors of Lethlay, Shothorpe, G●gle●wike, Scarnboton alias Langstrother, Cad●aster, Catton, with the Advowson of the Church. Pocklington, Nafferton, Humandby, Semar, and Kirk-Levington, in Com. Ebor. The Manor of Dagenham and Cokerell, in Com. Essex. Of the Manors of Swaby, Brinkell, Laughten, Saucethorp, Hague, Ulseby, Fulne●by, Horsington, Herningby, Dxcumbe, Farforth, Witherne, Gayton, Haveringham, Lasseby, Claythorp, Malb●rthorp, Fedelthorp, Crusthorp, Sutten, Hotoff, Anderby, Asserby, Louthford, Cobbenham, Thorpe juxta Louthe, Imingham, Wickerby, To●●e, Neuton, Snellesland, Reresby, Dykering, Carleton, Preston, Legbuene, Welton juxta Thwayte, Urby, Athenby, Hotby, Hamore, Loughoworsby, Saxelby, Sumerby, Thornton, Rathorpe, Staine●on, Thorpe juxta Lathford, Garnethorpe, Louthney, Horkelaw, Riggesby, Willingham, West ●angby, Fanthorpe, Kenermond, Covenham, and Worldby, in Com. Line. Of the Manor of Fo●●on in Com. Leic. Of the Castle and Honour of Cokermouth; the Manors of Papcastre, Aspatrike, Wighton, Brathwait, Cameswater, Dene, Caldbeck, Ulmedale, and moiety of the Manor of Ki●kbrigge; the Advowsons' of the Churches of Dene, and Ki●kbrigge, Ulmeda●e, and Chapel of S. Leonard, at Wighton, in Com. Cumbr. Likewise of the fourth part of the Barony of Egremond, with its Appurtenances, in the same County; and the Advowson of the Church of Wadwinch. Moreover, of Four thousand Acres of Pasture and Heath; and Four thousand Acres of Wood, with the Appurtenances in the Westward, and Allerdale, parcel of the Manor of Wighton, in the same County, leaving issue by Eleanor his Wife, Daughter 
q Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 1. m. ●. Mon Angglic. Vol. 〈◊〉 158 a.  of Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland, and Widow 
r Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 1. m. ●. Mon Angglic. Vol. 〈◊〉 158 a.  of Richard Lord Spenser, nine Sons, viz. Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours, being 
s Lib. Cedul. ut supra.  thirty years of age at that time; john, who died 
t Vinc. correct.  in his Childhood; Sir Thomas Percy Knight afterwards advanced 
u Pat 28 H. 6● p. 1. m 10.  to the Title of Lord Egremond; Sir Ralph Percy Knight; john 
x Vinc. ut supra. , Henry 
y Vinc. ut supra. , William, Chancellor 
z Vinc. ut supra.  of the University of Cambridge, and afterwards Bishop 
a Godw. 〈◊〉 Presul.  of Carli●●e; Sir Richard 
b Godw. 〈◊〉 Presul.  Percy Knight; and George 
c Vinc. ●●t ●●pra. , a Prebend in the Collegiate Church at Beverley. As also two Daughters, Katherine, Wife 
d Ibid.  of Edmund Grace, Earl of Kent; and Anne, first 
e Ibid.  married to Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, afterward 
f Ibid.  to Sir Laurence Rainsford Knight; and lastly 
g Ibid. , to Sir Hugh Vaughan Knight. 
Henry.  Which Henry (his eldest Son and Successor) was in 20 Hen. 6. by Indenture 
h Claus. 31 〈…〉 m. 30.  bearing date 6 Martii, retained to serve the King, as Governor of the Town and Castle of Barwick; as also of the whole East Marches of Scotland, for the term of ten years, the next ensuing; taking in the time of War, Fiv● thousand pounds per annum; and in times 〈◊〉 Peace, Two thousand five hundred. And so the custody of the Castle, Five hundred pound per annum, in time of War; and in time of Pea●● or Truce, an hundred marks. Moreover, 〈◊〉 24 Hen. 6. by another Indenture 
i Claus. 31 〈…〉 m. 30. , dated 15 De● he was again retained for seven years longer, for the like wages: But in 31 Hen. 6. the King came to an Agreement 
k Ibid.  with him, thenceforth to take Two thousand five hundred sixty six pounds thirteen shillings four pence sterling per annum, as well in●●imes of War as Peace. And having married 
l Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 24.  Eleanor, Daughter and Heir to Richard, Son and Heir to Robert, Lord Poynings, had Livery 
m Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  of all the Lands of her Inheritance in 25 Hen. 6. Furthermore, in 27 Hen. 6. in consideration 
n Pat. 27 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  of his good services, performed in the Marches of Scotland, had a Grant 
o Pat. 27 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  of part of the Goods and Chattels of Sir Robert Ogle Knight, then outlawed; and was, during his Father's life time, viz. from 27 till 33 Hen. 6. inclusive, summoned 
p Claus. de iisdem Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament as Lord Poynings; the Writ running thus, Henrico Percy de Poynings Chivaler. And in 29 Hen. 6. by the title of Sir Henry Percy Knight, Lord Poynings, was constituted 
q Rot Scoc. 29 H. 6. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners to treat with the Ambassadors of james the second, King of Scotland, touching Peace betwixt both Realms. So likewise 
r Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. 1.  in 30 Hen. 6. to treat with james Douglas, upon those Articles by him signed; and in 31 Hen. 6. constituted Governor 
s Rot. Scoc. 31 H. 6. m. 2.  of the Town and Castle of Barwick, and Warden of the East Marches. For which service he had an allowance 
t Claus. 31 H. 6. m. 1.  of One thousand twenty six pound nine shillings half penny farthing per annum. All this being in his Father's life time.  
In consideration 
u Rot. Fin. 35 H 6. m. 6.  therefore of his many good services, viz. In the custody of the Town of Barwick, and Wardenship of the East Marches; as also in repelling 
x Rot. Fin. 35 H 6. m. 6.  the Scots upon their Siege of that Town and Castle, to his great expenses; he had, in 35 Hen. 6. Further Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 35 H 6. m. 6.  of all his Lands, without any Inquisition taken for proof of his age; and was discharged 
z Rot. Fin. 35 H 6. m. 6.  of his Relief. And in 38 Hen. 6. constituted 
a Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent.  
But the next ensuing year, fight 
b Polyd. Vir. p 511. ●el. Coll. Vol. 1. 715.  stoutly on the King's part, upon Palm-Sunday at Towton Field in Yorkshire, was slain 
c Polyd. Vir. p 511. ●el. Coll. Vol. 1. 715.  in that fatal Battle; leaving issue by the before specified Eleanor his Wife, Henry his Son and Heir, and three Daughters, viz. 
* Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  Elizabeth, married to Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton; Eleanor to Reginald West, Lord lafoy War; and Margaret to Sir William Gascoigne, of Gauthorpe, in Comit. Ebor. Knight.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 10 Edw. 4. was constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 10 Ed. 4. m. 3.  Warden of the East and Middle Marches toward Scotland; and after the Surrender made by john, Marquis Montacute, of his title to the Earldom of Northumberland, the same year (whereof in my discourse of him I have spoke) was restored to that dignity: Also by that title, he was, the same year, constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 10 Ed. 4. m. 3.  one of the Commissioners to treat with others sent from the King of Scotland, for redressing of certain wrongs done to the Subjects of both Kingdoms, contrary to the Articles of Truce formerly made. Moreover, in 11 Edw. 4. he was constituted Justice 
f Pat. 11 Ed. 4. p. 1. m. 25.  of all the Forests beyond Trent, as also 
g Pat. 11 Ed. 4. p. 1. m. 25.  Constable of Bamburgh Castle. He was likewise the same year sent 
h Ex Autogr. ● penes Cleric. Pell.  into the North, there to reside for the more peaceable Government of those parts. And in 12 Edw. 4. was retained 
i Rot. Scoc. 1● Ed. 4. m. 24. , as Warden of the East and West Marches, for the term of five years, to begin at Midsummer the same year; and to receive two thousand marks per annum, in time of Peace; and in time of War, six thousand marks.  
In this year also, he was again constituted 
k Rot. Scoc. 12 Ed. 4. ●. 19  one of the Commissioners to treat with those from Scotland, touching the redress of such injuries as had been done contrary to the before specified Articles of Truce. So likewise 
l Rot. Scoc. 13 Ed. 4. m. 15.  in 13 Edw. 4. The Treaty being appointed 
m Rot. Scoc. 13 Ed. 4. m. 15.  at Alnwike. And in 14 Edw. 4. made 
n Ro●. Scoc. 14 Ed. 4. ●. ●.  one of the Commissioners for the guarding of the East and West M●●ches. Moreover, in 15 Edw. 4. being to go 
o Pat. 15 ● 4. p 2. m. 12.  in a voyage Royal with the King, he had, in consideration thereof, Licence 
p Pat. 15 ● 4. p 2. ●. 12.  to settle his Lordships of Pokelington, Hundemanby, Semar, Thurstanby, Raincliff, and Naffreton, in Com. Ebor. to such uses as he should think fit.  
In this fifteenth of Edward the Fourth, being retained 
q Claus. 15 Ed. 4. m. 26.  together with Robert Multon, Prior of S. john's of jerusalem, jointly and severally, to be Warden of the East and Middle Marches, towards Scotland, from the fourteenth day of june, for seven years; they were, for that service, to receive in gross, for the time of War six thousand marks, and in times of Peace or Truce two thousand marks; but when this Earl (who was then in the King's service beyond Sea) should return, the authority of the Prior to be wholly superseded.  
Not long after this, viz. in 10 Edw. 4. he accompanied 
r Polyd. 〈◊〉. 538. n. ●0.  Richard, Duke of Gloucester, in that Army then sent into Scotland, where they made 
s Polyd. 〈◊〉. 538. n. ●0.  great devastation; and in 1 Rich. 3. was constituted 
* Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1.  Lord High Chamberlain of England. In the third year of whose Reign, upon the landing 
t Polyd. 〈◊〉. 561. n. ●0.  of Henry, Earl of Richmond, being sent 
u Polyd. 〈◊〉. 561. n. ●0.  for by King Richard, he repaired 
x Polyd. 〈◊〉. 561. n. ●0.  to him with all the strength he could make; and stoutly fight 
y Ibid. 564. n. 10.  on his part at Bosworth Field (where the King was slain) being there taken prisoner 
z Ibid. 564. n. 10. , remained long 
a Ibid. 564. n. 10.  in durance; yet at length finding favour from King Henry the Seventh, was made 
b Ca●al. of Nobil by R. B.  one of his Privy Council.  
But so it happened, that in 4 Hen. 7. being Lieutenant 
c Polyd. Vi●. 579. n. 30.  of Yorkshire, and commanded 
d Polyd. Vi●. 579. n. 30.  by the King to levy those Moneys, which were then extorted from the Country, to carry on the War in Britanny; the vulgar, conceiving 
e Polyd. Vi●. 579. n. 30.  him to be the cause of that Tax, tumultuously murdered 
f Polyd. Vi●. 579. n. 30.  him at Cockledge near Threske (eighteen miles North of York) upon 
g Polyd. Vi●. 579. n. 30.  the day of S. Vitalis the Martyr. Whereupon he was buried 
h 〈…〉  at Beverley, where he hath a stately Monument, but much defaced.  
By Mau●● his Wife, Daughter 
i cattle of Nobil by R. ●.  to William Herbert, the first Earl of Pembroke of that name, he left issue 
k cattle of Nobil by R. ●.  four Sons, viz. Henry, his Successor in the Honour; Sir William Percy Knight; Alan a Clerk; and josceline; from whom Perey of Beverley, in Com. Ebor. is descended 
l 〈…〉 : And three Daughters, Eleanor, Wife 
m 〈…〉  of Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, Anne married 
n 〈…〉  to William Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arimdel, and Elizabeth 
o 〈…〉 , who died young.  
Which Henry was 
p 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders of the King's Forces in that Battle of Black-Heath, against the Lord Audley, and his Fellow Rebels, in 12 Hen. 7. And in 13 Hen. 7. had Livery 
q Pat. 13 H. ● p. 1.  of his Lands.  
Moreover, in 4 Hen. 8. he was 
r Herb. H●●. H. ●. p. 36.  at the Siege of Terovene in France; and in 15 Hen. 8. as Cousin 
s Pat. 15 ●. 8. p. ●.  and Heir to Sir Edward Poynings Knight, viz. 
t Pat. 15 ●. 8. p. ●.  Son of Henry, Son of Eleanor, Daughter of Richard, Son of Robert, late Lord Poynings, Bryan, and Fitzpain, had Livery 
u Ibid.  of all the Lands of the said Edward; and departed 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  this life in 18 Hen. 8. leaving issue 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B. , by Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  and Coheir of Sir Robert Spenser Knight, and of the Lady Eleanor his Wife, Daughter of Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, (and Sister and Coheit to Henry and Edmund, her Brothers) three Sons, viz. Henry, his Successor, Sir Thomas Percy Knight, who took to Wife 
a Id. Iti●● Vol. 5. f. 88  Eleanor, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Guischard Harbo●tle Knight, and Sir Ingelram Percy Knight; as also two Daughters, viz. Margaret, Wife 
b Ibid.  of Henry, Lord Clifford, the first Earl of Cumberland, of that name; and ᶜ Manned, married 
d MS. penès 〈◊〉 Car. Fairfax  to the Lord Coniers.  
Which Catherine, by her Testament 
e MS. penès 〈◊〉 Car. Fairfax.  bearing date 14 Octob. An. 1542. (34 Hen. 8.) bequeathed her Body to be buried at Beverley, in the Tomb of the late Earl her Husband; and likewise gave unto Sir Robert Gell her Chaplain, her Lease at Wilberfosse, to sing Mass yearly for her Soul, and her Husbands Soul.  
I come now to Henry, the succeeding Earl.  
This Henry, 
Henry.  being 
f Herb. Hist. H. ●. 257. ● 258.  in his youthful days an attendant upon the great Cardinal Woolsey, took an affection 
g Herb. Hi●t. H. ●. 257. ● 258.  to Anne Bolein (Daughter of Sir Thomas Boleign Knight) than one of the Maids of Honour to Queen Catherine: But therein so displeased the King (who was himself at the same time high enamoured 
h Herb. Hi●t. H. ●. 257. ● 258.  of her) that he set 
i Herb. Hi●t. H. ●. 257. ● 258.  on the Cardinal, to acquaint the Earl his Father therewith, and to take him off from any farther addresses to her. Which he did 
k Ibid. , by such sharp language, as caused his Son ever after to bear hatred 
l Ibid.  to the Cardinal.  
In 19 Hen. 8. he had Livery 
m Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 1. ●  of all the Lands descended to him, as Heir to his Father; and in 21 Hen. 8. was 
n Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 274.  one of the Lords, that subscribed those Articles, exhibited to the King against the Cardinal. So likewise 
o Ibid. p. 306. , to that Letter sent to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby intimation was given to him, from most of the English Nobility, that in case he did not comply with King Henry in that cause of his intended divorce, they would quit his Supremacy.  
And in 22 Hen. 8. being sent 
p cattle of Nob. by R. B.  by the King's Commission to arrest the Cardinal, and to deliver him to George, Earl of Shrewsbury, at Sheffield Castle, he undertook the service, but told 
q Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 313.  the Earl, That the King commanded he should be used kindly, as one whom he highly favoured. And having 
r cattle of Nob. by R. B.  married Mary, Daughter to that Earl (which his Father had caused him to do, to prevent him of Anne Boleigne) died 
s 〈…〉  without issue at his House in Hackney, 29 junii, 29 Hen. 8. And was burled 
t 〈…〉  in the Choir there. But considering 
u Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 4●8. , sometime before his death, that his younger Brother Sir Thomas Percy Knight, had been in that Insurrection in Yorkshire, called The Pilgrimage of Grace, in 29 Hen. 8. and was therefore attainted 
x Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 4●8.  (having suffered death at 
y Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 5. fol. 88  Tyburn) he gave 
z Herb. Hist. H. 8. ut supra.  away a great part of his Lands to the King, and others.  
By reason of all which, the title of this Earldom slept until Queen Mary, 
〈◊〉  revived it to Thomas Percy, Son to the said Sir Thomas, so attainted as abovesaid. Which Thomas, upon the thirtieth of April, 3 & 4 Phil. & Mar. was first, by the favour of that Queen, advanced 
a Pat. 〈…〉 4 〈◊〉. & M ●. p. 10.  to the degree of a Baron, by the title of Lord Percy, with an Entail of that Honour upon the Heirs-male of his Body and the day following to 
b Ibid.  the dignity of Earl of Northumberland, with limitation likewise of that Honour to the Heirs-male of his Body; and for default of such issue, to Henry his Brother, and to the Heirs-male of his Body.  
And not long after this, viz. in 4 & 5 Phil. & Mar. was constituted 
c Pat 4 ● 5 Phil. & Ma. part. 8.  a Commissioner (with Thomas Lord Wharton, jointly or severally) for the guarding of the Middle Marches toward Scotland; as also 
d Camd Eliz. p. 572.  in those Wars of Scotland, which happened in that Queen's time. And in 1 Eliz. being made 
e Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  General Warden of the East Marches, and 
f Ibid.  Middle Marches, was soon after constituted 
g Camd Eliz▪ p. 18 & 19  one of the Commissioners for treating of Peace betwixt 〈◊〉 and Scotland; and likewise, betwixt England and France.  
But in 12 Eliz. being privy 
h Ibid. 165▪  to the intended Marriage of Mary, Queen of Scotland, (than prisoner in England,) with the Duke of Norfolk; and sensible of the danger, was constrained to submit 
i Ibid. 165▪  himself to the Earl of Sussex, at that time Precedent of the North; desiring his intercession unto Queen Elizabeth, on his behalf. Howbeit, after this, there being a rumour 
k Ibid. 16●. , that multitudes of people resorted to him, and likewise to the Earl of Westmoreland; the Lord Precedent sent 
l Ibid. 16●.  for them both, and representing to them, what he had heard, they utterly disclaimed 
m Ibid. 16●.  the guilt of any conspiracy at all; assuring 
n Ibid. 16●.  him, that they would adventure their lives against all Traitors whatsoever: Nevertheless, certain it is, that he endeavoured 
o Ibid. 16●. Holingsh. Chron.  to raise what Forces he could; whereof the Queen having advertisement, she sent her Letters 
p Ibid. 16●. Holingsh. Chron.  to him, requiring his speedy repair to the Court. Which when he had read (being a person of an easy temper) and conscious 
q Ibid. 16●. Holingsh. Chron.  of his own affection to the Romish Religion; and beign not a little exasperated, by reason that a rich Mine of Copper in his own Land, was adjudged a Mine-Royal, and consequently to belong to the Crown; he became so staggered 
r Ibid. 16●. Holingsh. Chron. , that he knew not which way to turn himself; whether to submit to the Queen's mercy, ●rge● away by flight, or break out into open Rebellion.  
His friends and followers therefore discerning him thus to waver, caused 
s Camd. ●liz. p. 167.  one Beckwith, his servant, to come to his Chamber door in the night, and to alarm him with a report, that his enemies (viz. Sir Oswald Vlstrop, and Master Vaughan) had beset his Park with a great number of Men: And, to the end he might not be wanting to himself, his relations, and friends, and to the Religion of his Forefathers; they told him 
t Camd. ●liz. p. 167. , that all the Catholics in England were ready prepared to assert that Religion; and caused 
u Camd. ●liz. p. 167.  the Bells to ring backwards, to raise the Country Which put him into so great a consternation, that he presently rose 
x 〈…〉  out of his Bed, and fled 
y 〈…〉  privily to his Keeper's House, near Topcliffe (for at Topcliffe he then was) and thence 
z 〈…〉  the next night to Branspeth, (in the Bishopric of Durham) to the Earl of Westmoreland; where a multitude of their Confederates being met, they set out Proclamations 
a Holing 〈◊〉 ut supra.  in the Queen's Name, commanding the people to put themselves in Arms, for the defence of Her Majesty's Person. Sometimes 
b Holing 〈◊〉 ut supra.  affirming, That what they did, was with the advice and consent who died young; 〈◊〉, married to Philip Earl of Chesterfield, Elizabeth to Arth●r, Earl of Essex, and Lucy who died young. And to his second Wife, Elizabeth, Daughter to 〈◊〉, Earl of Suffolk, by whom he had issue joceline, his Son and Heir; as also one Daughter called Elizabeth, who died in her Childhood. And departing this life, 13 Oct. An. 1668. was buried at Petworth.  
Which josceline, 
〈◊〉  succeeding him in his Lands and Honours, took to Wife Elizabeth, the third Daughter and Coheir to Thomas, Earl of Southampton, Lord Treas●●●● of England, (sole Daughter and Heir to Elizabeth his second Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Francis, Earl of Chichester) by whom he had issue one Son called Henry, who died an Infant; and two Daughters, viz. Elizabeth, now surviving; and Henrietta, who died soon after her Baptism: And departing this life beyond the Seat, at Turin in Savoy, at May, An. 1670. was buried with his Ancestors at Perworth.   

Sir Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester, a Younger Brother to Henry, the First Earl of Northumberland.  
THis Sir Thomas, in 44 Edw. 3. was 
a Froisard, 171 ●.  with the Black Prince at Bergerath, to defend the Frontiers against the French; and 
b Froisard, 171 ●.  shortly after, marched with the Duke of Lancaster to Mountpaon, which was then rendered 
c Ibid. 175 a.  to him.  
Moreover, in 46 Edw. 3. he was Seneschal 
d Ibid. 182 b.  of Lymosin; and after that, (the same year) taken 
e Ib. 183 b. Tho. Wals. 183. n. 40.  prisoner by the French; but the year following had his enlargement, the Castle of Lymosin being ●iven 
f Ib. 183 b. Tho. Wals. 183. n. 40.  up for his Redemption. And in 50 Edw. 3. in consideration 
g Pat. 50 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 1●.  of his good services had an annuity 
h Pat. 50 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 1●.  of one hundred marks per annum given to hi● out of the Exchequer, during his life. As also for 
i Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 4. per Inspex.  the like services to the Block Pri●●●, 〈◊〉 Grant 
k Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 4. per Inspex.  from him of an hundred mar●●● per 〈◊〉, out of his Exchequer at Carnarvan.  
In 1 Rich. 2. he was 
l Th. 〈◊〉. 194. n. 40.  at the Coronation of that King (his Brother Henry being then Marshal 
m Th. 〈◊〉. 194. n. 40.  of England.) And in ● Rich. 2. being made Admiral 
n 〈…〉  of the Northern S●as, associated 
o 〈…〉  with Sir Hugh 〈◊〉 Knight (then recalled from Calais) had of their Reci●ue 
p 〈…〉  Seven hundred and twenty Men at Arms, Seven hundred seventy five Arche●s, and one hundred forty Balisters (id est, Cross-Bow Men.) And meeting 
q 〈…〉  with seven Ships, and one Man of War, laden with Wine, brought 
r 〈…〉  them all into Bristol.  
In this year also, he was (amongst other brave Men) sent 
s Ibid. 238. ●. 30.  into France, in aid of the Duke of Britanny; but in that expedition, having a great loss 
t Ibid. 238. n. 30.  by shipwreck, and other misfortunes, most of that Fleet were lost 
u Ibid. 2●●. n. 20, 30 & 40. , and the rest dispersed; himself looking also to perish, being 〈◊〉 
x Ibid. 2●●. n. 20, 30 & 40.  by a Spanish Vessel; but quitted himself so valiantly, that after a sharp fight of three hours, he boarded the Spaniard, and brought 
y Ibid. 2●●. n. 20, 30 & 40.  it safe to Land. And having pawned 
z Ibid. & 243 ●.  it for a 〈◊〉 pound, see 
a Ibid.  out to Sea again, towards the Castle of Breast, whereof himself, and Sir Hugh Calveley were Governors: In which adventure he sped so well, as that though others suffered great loss, yet both himself, with all his Soldiers and Horses returned 
b Ibid.  safe.  
About this time he was also joined in 
c Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. ●. 4.  Commission with the Bishop of Her●ford, and others, for reforming of all things done contrary to the Articles of Peace, formerly established betwixt King Edward the Third, and David de Bru●, of Scotland. And in 3 Rich. 2. being 
d Rot. 〈◊〉. 3 R 2 〈◊〉 21. Th. Wals. 247. 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders in that Army, whereof Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham was General; landing 
e Rot. 〈◊〉. 3 R 2 ● 21. Th. Wals. 247. ●. 〈◊〉  at Calais, marched 
f Rot. 〈◊〉. 3 R 2 ● 21. Th. Wals. 247. ●. 〈◊〉  thorough all France into Britanny, without damage.  
In 4 Rich. 2. he was employed 
g Tho. 〈◊〉 284. ●. 40.  with the same Earl of Buckingham, to suppress that Insurrection then made by the Commons in Essex, (which were the remnant of them that rose with jack Straw.) And was after sent 
h Ibid. 〈◊〉.  with the Earl of Wa●wick, to execute Justice upon that rabble which had committed great outrages at S. Aldans'.  
In this year also, he again accompanied 
i 〈◊〉. 237 a.  the same Earl of Buckingham to 〈◊〉, where he road 
k 〈◊〉. 237 a.  with his Banner displayed; and was with him at the Siege 
l Ibid 247 & 248.  of ●antes in B●●tanny; but the Duke of Britanny not coming to their aid, he went with that Earl from thence 
m Ibid 247 & 248.  to Uannes', to refresh their Army. And in 5 Rich. 2. was made Captain 
n Rot. 〈◊〉. 5 ●. 2. ● 4.  of the Castle at Breast; likewise 
o Rot. 〈◊〉 6 R. ●. m. 25. , in 6 Rich. 2. of the Town.  
In 7 Rich. 2. he was joined in Commission 
p Rot. 〈◊〉. 7 R. 2. m. 15.  with john, Duke of Lancaster, and others, to treat with those from Flanders, for the appeasing of certain differences betwixt the English and them. So likewise 
q Ibid. m. 〈◊〉. , with other Commissioners from the King of France, touching Peace betwixt both Realitis.  
The same year also, he was constituted 
r Rot. Sco●● 7 R. 2. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners for the guarding of the East March●●; so likewise 
s Ibid. m. ●.  for the reception of those twenty four thousand marks, which were to be paid, in full satisfaction of the hundred thousand marks for the ransom of David de Brus, H. of Scotland. In which year, upon the departure ● of Sir William de Beanchamp, and those of the English who besieged Ipre, he came 
u Froisard 107 a.  to them from Spruce.  
In 8 Rich. 2. he was again constituted 
x Rot. 〈◊〉 8 R. 2. m. 12.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the River of Thames Northwards; as also retained by Indenture 
y Claus. 8 R. 2. m. 27. , to be Governor of the Castle at Breast, from Candlemas day, for one whole year; receiving 
z Claus. 8 R. 2. m. 27.  for that service, over and above the profits thence arising, by Redemptions, Rents, Customs, etc. Four thousand marks; as also two hundred and fifty marks every quarter, for the costs and charges incident to that Castle; but in case of Truce, no more than three thousand marks, and two hundred and fifty marks a quartor. And for the better security of what was in arre●● to him, for those former years that he had been Governor thereof, and payment of those sums thus covenanted, he was 
a Claus. 8 R. 2. m. 27.  to receive five shillings for every Sack of Wool out of those parts, whence his payment was assigned.  
In 10 Rich. 2. he was made 
b H. Kingh●●● 2676. n. 60.  Admiral of the 〈◊〉, for that great Army of twenty thousand (whereof two thousand were Horse, and eight thousand Archers) sent into Spain, with john of Gant, D. of Lancaster, called King of Castille and Leon, in right 
c Froisard 64 b.  of Constance his Wife; and then going 
d Froisard 64 b.  to recover that her Inheritance. In 13 Rich. 2. he was constituted 
e Pat. 13 R. 2. p. 3. m. 14.  Justice of South Wales. And the same year, being then Vice-Chamberlain 
f Pat. 1 H. 4. p 3. m. 14. per Inspex.  to the King, had a Grant 
g Pat. 1 H. 4. p 3. m. 14. per Inspex.  of the Castle of Emelin in South Wales. And the next year following, upon surrender of that Grant, obtained another 
h Ibid. ; as also 
i Ibid.  of Huckick in Com. Carnarvan, with the Commot there.  
In 15 Rich. 2. he was made 
k Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners for treating of Peace betwixt the English and French. Which Treaty was held at 
l Froisard, 227 b.  Amiens. And likewise Justice 
m Pat. 15 R 2. p. ●. m. 9  of South Wales. And in 16 Rich. 2. being 
n Rot. Fran. 1 R ●. m. 5.  then Steward of the King's Household, was sent 
o Rot. Fran. 1 R 2. m. 5.  Ambassador into France. In 18 Rich. 2. he was sent again 
p Rot. Franc. 18 R. 2. m. 12.  into France. Moreover, he was the same year retained 
q 〈◊〉 ipso antogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in Ireland, with twenty Men at Arms, and forty Archers on Horseback; as also with ten Archers on Foot. And in 20 Rich. 2. surrendering 
r Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 14. per Inspex.  his Patent of an hundred marks per annum, formerly given to him by Edward the Black Prince; had another Grant 
s Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 14. per Inspex.  of the like sum, to be paid, during his life, out of the King's Exchequer at Kaermerdin.  
Moreover, besides all these favours, upon Saturday, the Feast of S. Michael, in 21 Rich. 2. he was advanced 
t Th. Wals. 392. Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n. ... Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 14. per Inspex.  to the Title of Earl of Worcester; and in january following, made Captain 
u Rot. Franc. 21 R. 2. m. 6.  of the Town and Castle of Calais, as also 
x Rot. Franc. 21 R. 2. m. 6.  of the Marches belonging thereto In this year he was likewise retained 
y Ex autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  to serve the King with forty Men at Arms, and an hundred Archers, in Ireland. Also in 
z Ibid.  22 Rich. 2. with thirty five Men at Arms, Knights, and Esquires, and one hundred Archers on Horseback (to every twenty Archers, one Carpenter, and one Mason;) and likewise constituted 
a Pat. 22 R. 2. p. ●. m. 16.  Admiral of the King's Fleet for that Realm.  
And being 
b Ibid. p. 3. m. 19  thus Admiral, as also Vice-Chamberlain, 
c Ibid. p. 3. m. 19 , and Steward 
d Ibid. p. 3. m. 19  of the King's Household, and employed 
e Ibid. p. 3. m. 19  in sundry Warlike Expeditions, and Embassies; he obtained a Release 
f Ibid. p. 3. m. 19 , of all Debts, Accounts, Arrearages of Accounts, Rents and Arrearages of Rents, wherewith he then stood charged.  
But when 
g apod. Neustr. 161. n. 50.  Henry, Duke of Lancaster landed, and that King Richard saw his own ruin approaching; upon the dismissing of his family, he bade 
h apod. Neustr. 161. n. 50.  this Thomas farewel, and reserve himself for better times.  
It seems, notwithstanding the great favours he had received from King Richard; yet upon his deposal he stood fair with the Duke of Lancaster, then assuming the Rule by the name of Henry the Fourth: For that King, soon after he had thus attained the Crown, resolving to let the Pope, and divers Christian Princes know, by what right and title he had so done, sent 
i Tho. Wal●. p. 400. n. 40.  this Earl, with the Bishop of Durham, his Ambassadors into France, to represent the same to that King. And moreover, made 
k Rot. Franc. 1 H. 4. m. 3.  him one of the Commissioners to treat with the Ambassadors of the same King of France, touching the sending back of Isabel his Daughter (second Wife to the deposed King) with her Jewels, whom he had required to be returned to him: So likewise for 
l Ibid. m. 4.  the ratifying that Truce, which had been made betwixt both Realms in King Richard's time. And furthermore, constituted him Steward 
m Pat. 1 ●. ● p. 2 m. 14.  of his Household (as he had been to King Richard.)  
Moreover, in 3 Hen. 4. he was made 
n Pat. 3 H. 4. p. 1. m. 7.  the King's Lieutenant throughout all North Wales, and South-Wales, for resistance of the Rebels there.  
But, notwithstanding all this trust and favour from King Henry; he thought it not enough, considering the many benefits and high esteem he had from King Richard; and therefore, deserting 
o Tho. Wal●. 407. n. 30.  the Prince's Household (which the King had specially committed to his trust) he fled 
p Ibid. 40●. n. 10.  to his Brother, the Earl of Northumberland; and, combining 
q Ibid. 40●. n. 10.  with him, joined with his Nephew Hotspur, then in Arms; by whom being 
r Ibid. n. 4●  sent to the King, upon his offer 
s Ibid. n. 4●  of Pardon, in case they would submit (as in my discourse of Hotspur is showed) he misrepresented 
t Ibid. n. 4●  what His Majesty had graciously expressed, exasperating 
u Ibid. n. 4●  him to Battle; which forthwith ensuing, concluded in the total rout of all their Rebellious Forces, and slaughter of many; amongst which, Hotspur their General, was 
x Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30.  the chief: This Earl himself being then taken prisoner 
y Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30. , and soon after beheaded 
z Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30.  at Shrewsbury.  
This is all I have to say of him; other then, that when he was 
a Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉. 59  in such favour with King Richard the Second, he purchased 
b Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉. 59  the Manor of Wresil in Yorkshire, and built 
c Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉. 59  the Castle there; but dying without issue, it afterward, by the favour of came 
d Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉. 59  to Earl of Northumberland.   

Thomas Percy Lord Egremon●, Third Son of Henry, the Second Earl of Northumberland.  
THis Thomas in 28 Hen. 6. being 
a Pat. 〈◊〉 ●. 6. p. 1. m. ●0.  then a Knight, in consideration 
b Pat. 〈◊〉 ●. 6. p. 1. m. ●0.  of his many and great services, was advanced 
c Pat. 〈◊〉 ●. 6. p. 1. m. ●0.  to the Title of Lord Egremont, to hold to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body. And in 30 Hen. 6. constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners to treat with james, Earl Douglas, upon those Articles by him signed. After which, viz. in 36 Hen. 6. he obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 36 R. 6. p. 2. ●. m 6. ●  of the Castle and Lordship of Wresil in Com. Ebor. to hold for term of his life; as also Licence 
f Pat. 36 R. 6. p. 2. ●. m 6. ●  to travel into several Foreign parts; but returning again ere long, was slain 
g Stow's 〈◊〉.  in the Battle of Northampton, in 38 Hen. 6. without Wife or Issue.   

Nevil.  
THis Noble, Ancient, and Spreading Family, do derive their Descent from Gilbert de Nevil, 
Gilbert.  a Norman, who came into England with William the Conqueror, being at that time his Admiral, as some 
a R. Glov. S.  of our Genealogists have noted; though there be no mention of him, nor any of that name in the General Survey made by that King. Which Geffrey having issue 
b Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  Geffrey, and he another 
c Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  Geffrey, who married 
d Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  Emme, the Daughter and Heir of Bertram de Bulmer (a great Baron in the North) had issue 
e Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  by her one sole Daughter called Isabel; which Isabel, after the death of her Brother Henry without issue, became his heir; and taking to Husband Robert Fitz-Maldred, Lord of Raby, in the Bishopric of Durham, had issue 
f Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  by her a Son called Geffrey; who, by reason that his Mother was so great an Inheritrix, assumed 
g Ex Coll. dicti R. Gl. S. Vide●i setiam Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. ●. 90.  the surname of Nevil, from whom that Branch, whose principal Seat, was for many ages afterwards at Ra●y (and at length Earls of Westmoreland) did Spring.  
But before I come to speak of this last mentioned Geffrey, I shall take notice of those, who bore that surname long before, though how they stood related in blood to him, is not yet clear to me.  
Of these therefore, in order of time, the first I meet with, 
Robert.  is Robert; who in 2 Hen. 1. was 
h Ord. Vit. 807 A.  in Arms with that famous Rebel Robert de Belesme, Earl of Shrewsbury; as also 
i Ord. Vit. 807 A.  one of those to whom he committed the trust of that strong Town; and, having 
k Ord. Vit. 807 A.  made Peace with the Welsh, and gotten two of their Princes to his aid, marched 
l Ord. Vit. 807 A.  with a great power to encounter the King's Army.  
After him, there was Ralph de Nevil, 
Ralph.  witness 
m Monast. Anglic Vol 1. 143 b. n. 60.  to a Charter of King Henry the First, granted to the Monks of Bardney, in the sixteenth of His Reign.  
And next, Gilbert de Nevil, 
Gilbert.  of whom I find mention in Lincolnshire, in 
n 〈…〉  2 Hen. 2. And in 
o 〈…〉  Roteland, 5 Hen. 2. As also in 
p 〈…〉  Oxfordshire, 7 Hen. 2. Which Gilbert had a Brother 
q 〈…〉  named Alan de Nevil, and a Son 
r 〈…〉  called Geffrey, Founder 
s 〈…〉  of the Priory of Tupholme in Com. Linc. Who in 10 Hen. 2. was one of the witnesses 
t 〈…〉  in that Recognition, then made by the King of the People's Liberties.  
Of this Alan de Nevil it is reported 
u 〈…〉 , That in 12 Hen. 2. being at Uiceliack (in his journey towards jerusalem) upon Ascension-day, to celebrate that Festival, he was (with Richard de Lucy, and others) excommunicated by Thomas Becket, than Archbishop of Canterbury, in regard he had been one of those, who stoutly asserted and defended the ancient customs of England against the Pope's Usurpations; but soon after absolved by Gilbert Foliot, Bishop of London, (then in those parts) upon his Promisory Oath, to go to the Pope, and submit himself to his Holiness.  
This is that Alan de Nevil, who was 
x 〈…〉  chief Justice of the Forests throughout all England; and in 16 Hen. 2. a Justice 
y 〈…〉  Itinerant; but died 
z 〈…〉  in 2 Rich. 1. leaving issue two Sons, Alan 
a 〈…〉  and Geffrey 
b 〈…〉 .  
Of which Alan, I have not seen any thing farther; 
Geffrey.  but of Geffrey, it appears, that in 6 joh. he was constituted Governor 
c Pat. 6 Joh. m. ●.  of Corffe Castle; and that in 16 joh. (being then the King's Chamberlain) he was made Governor 
d Pat. 16 Joh. m. 5.  of Scarborough Castle, having one hundred pound assigned 
e Claus. 16 Joh. m. 6.  to him for the fortifying thereof.  
In 17 joh. he obtained the Wardship 
f Claus. 17 Joh. m. 1.  of the Daughters of Roger Trusbut; as also a Grant 
g Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  of the Lands of Simon de Kime, and Philip de Kime (then in Rebellion, as it seems:) And the same year, being Sheriff 
h Pat. 17. Joh. m. 9  of Yorkshire, was joined in Commission 
i Ibid. m. 4.  with Gerard de Furnivall, to treat with Robert de Ros, and other of the Barons, then in Rebellion, for reducing them to obedience.  
In 2 H. 3. being then Seneschal 
k Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 6.  of Poictou and Gascoigne, he was again constituted 
l Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 4.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and so continued 
m Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Ebor.  till 7 H. 3. inclusive.  
Upon levying the first Scutage of Henry the Third (viz. 5 Hen. 3.) he paid 
n Rot. Pip. 5 H. 3. Linc.  twenty six marks for the Fees of Cecily de Crevequer; and in 6 H. 3. (with Richard de Alencon) gave 
o Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 5.  one hundred pound to the King, for the Wardship of the Heir of Alexander de Nevil, whose Lands lay in the Counties of Lincoln, York, and Cumberland.  
This Geffrey and Mabel his Wife, confirmed 
p Mon Angli● vol. 1. 662. n. 60.  to the Abbey of Monk-Bretton in Com. Ebor. all the Grants which Adam Fitz-Swane, the Founder thereof, had given thereto; (she the said Mabel being 
q Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. f. 43.  one of the Daughters and Coheirs to the same Adam, and the other 
r Lel. 〈◊〉. Vol. 1. f. 43.  married to Thomas de Burg) and had issue 
s Claus. 15. H. 3. m. 21▪  two Sons, 
john.  john and Alan. Which john, in 15 Hen. 3. took 
t Claus. 15. H. 3. m. 21▪  the homage of his Brother Alan, in the presence of the King, for the Manor of Haltrey, formerly given to him by his Father.  
But more I have not seen of this john, then that in 48 Hen. 3. being 
u Lel. Col● Vol. 1. p. 771.  in the Battle of Chesterfield, with Robert de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, then in Rebellion, he made his escape 
x Lel. Col● Vol. 1. p. 771. : And that the year next following, he was in 
y Esc. 49 H▪ 3. n. 5.  the Battle of Evesham, on the part of the Rebellious Barons, being 
z Esc. 49 H▪ 3. n. 5.  then of Nottinghamshire.  
¶ I next come to William de Nevil.  
This William 
William.  was Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Norf.  of Norfolk, in 2 Hen. 2. And in 16 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, paid 
b Rot. Pip. 16 H. 2. Lan●  sixty shillings. In 23 Hen. 2. he was made Governor 
c R. Hoved. 323 b. n. 20.  of Norham Castle.  
At the first solemn Coronation of King Richard the First, he was 
d Jorev. 1158. n. 10.  one of the Barons that officiated there: And in 6 Rich. 1. gave 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebo●▪  twenty marks for Licence to stay in England, the King then making an expedition into Normandy.  
In 2 joh. he paid a fine 
f Oblate 2 Joh. m. 2 ●  of eighty marks, and a Palfrey, for Licence to marry 〈◊〉 of the Daughters and Heirs of Walter Walerand; and the same year gave 
g Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Linc.  another fine of eighty marks, to be reconciled to the King, having detained his Daughter against his command.  
In 4 joh. he had a Grant 
h Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. Southampt.  of the Serjeanty of the Forests in Hantshire, with 
i Car●. 5 Joh. 〈◊〉 163.  Isabel, the Daughter of Walter Walerand, to hold 
k Car●. 5 Joh. 〈◊〉 163.  as freely as he the said Walter had enjoyed the same: And in 12 joh. executing 
l Rot. Pip. 1● Joh. Wilt●▪  the Sheriff's Office for Wiltshire, for the fourth part of that year; accounted 
m Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Ha●●▪  to the King for seven hundred and four kine, part of the stock upon the Lands of William de Bra●se, at the rate of five shillings for each Cow.  
In 13 joh. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, then assessed at two marks, he paid 
n Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Wilts.  sixteen marks eight shillings ten pence, for eight Knights Fees, and a third part, which were the Inheritance 
o Rot. Pip. 13 Joh Wilts.  of his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Walter Walerand. And in 2 H. 3. upon levying the first Scutage of that King, he accounted 
p Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Wilts.  thirteen marks for six Fees, an half and sixth part, being the third part of the Fees of the same Walter Walerand. So likewise 
q Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Wilts.  upon levying the Scutage of Montgomery in 8 H. 3. But more I cannot say of him.  
The next is Ralph de Nevil.  
This Ralph 
Ralph.  and his Ancestors were Patrons 
r Ex Autogr. Pen● Henr. Com●. Huntendon. An. 1640.  of the Church of Alhallows in the Marsh, in York; and in 21 Hen. 2. (together with his Brothers) paid 
s Rot. Pip. 21 H. 2. Lin●.  ten pounds for the redemption of Robert de Watervill. He likewise Founded 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 840. a. n. 30.  the Priory of Hoton in Com. Ebor. upon part of those Lands which he had in Frankmarriage with his Wife.  
To him succeeded Hugh 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir; who in 31 Hen. 2. accounted 
u Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. sub tit. Honour de Werch.  one hundred three pounds and six pence for the Ferm of the Honour of Werch; and in 2 Rich. 1. gave a Fine 
x Rot. Pip. a R. 1. Line.  of two hundred pounds for Livery of his Lands.  
This Hugh being a servant 
y Mat. Paris, 315. 1. 2.  in Court to King Richard the First; in 4 Rich. 1. was 
z Joreval. col. 1248. l. 4.  with that King in the Holy Land, where he performed 
a Joreval. col. 1248. l. 4.  the part of a stout Soldier; and likewise slew 
b Mat. Paris, ut supra.  a Lion by a shot with an Arrow into the Breast; then piercing his Body with a Sword: Whereupon was this said 
c Mat. Paris, ut supra. , Viribus Hugonis vires Periere Leonis.  
In 6 Rich. 1. he was 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Essex & Hertf.  in that expedition then made by the King into Normandy; and in 7 Rich. 1. gave 
e Rot. Pip. 7 R. l. Surr.  one hundred marks for the Heir of Henry de Cornhill (a rich Citizen of London) whom he afterwards married 
f Rot. Pip. & Joh. Lond. & Middl.  But died 
g Ob. l Joh. m. 20. Linc.  in 1 joh. or before; for then Henry 
Henry.  his Son had Livery 
h Ob. 1 Joh. m. 20. Lin●.  of his Lands, paying one hundred pounds for his Relief.  
To which Henry, King john, in the first year of His Reign, confirmed 
i Cart. Antiq. Q n. 16.  those Lands in Ashby and Thienton, formerly given by King Henry the Second, to Hugh his Father. Howbeit, after this I find no more of him till his death, which happened in 2 Hen. 3. or before; for than had William de Albiny a Grant 
k Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 13.  from the King of the custody of his Lordships of Hale, Retrington, and Haburgh, in Com. Linc. And in 5 Hen. 3. of 
l Claus 5 H. 3. m. 7.  the Wardship of Hugh, 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir.  
He had also another Son 
m Plac. ●oram. Rege de temp. Re● Joh.  called john. 
john.  Which john, in 12 joh. gave a fine 
n Plac. ●oram. Rege de temp. Re● Joh.  of seven hundred marks, for Licence to go beyond Sea, and that he might marry Isabel, the Widow of Sewall, Son of Henry (Progenitor of the Shirleys) with her whole Inheritance, she being 
o Plac. ●oram. Rege de temp. Re● Joh.  Daughter and Heir to Robert de Meynill. In 15 joh. this john. attended 
p Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  the King in his expedition into Poictou; and for 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 18. n. 60.  the health of the Soul of Hugh his Father, and joan de Cornhill his Mother, confirmed 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 18. n. 60.  the Grant of the Manor of Thorendon, which his Father had made thereof to the Canons of Waltham in Essex, for the health of the Soul of her the said joan. And departed this life about the beginning of Henry the Thirds Reign; for 4 Hen. 3. 
* Claus. 4 H. 3. m. 11.  Isabel his Wife, was remarried to Ralph Musard.  
To him succeeded jollan de Nevil, 
jollan  his Brother 
s Claus. 4 ●. 3. m. 16.  and Heir; who in 4 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
t Claus. 4 ●. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands.  
This jollan was a Justice Itinerant in 
u Pat. 18 H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  18 and 
x Mat. Pa●●, p 533. n. 3●.  24 Hen. 3. by reason whereof, that MS. Book in the Exchequer (with the King's Remembrancer) containing the Knight's Fees, throughout the greatest part of England (then certified) beareth still the name of Testa de Nevil.  
About this time there was another Hugh de Nevil, 
Hugh.  who in 8 Hen. 3. was constituted 
y Pat. 8 H. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  Principal Warden of all the King's Forests throughout England; as also 
z Ibid. m. 11.  Chief Justice of those Forests: And the same year gave 
a Bo●. ●●in. 8 H. 3. m. 3. Rot. Pip. 8 H 3. Essex & Her●  one hundred marks for Livery of the moiety of the Manor of Stoke-Cur●y, with the Castle there, and moiety of the Knight's Fees thereto belonging, which he had 
b Bo●. sin. 8 H. 3. m. 3. Rot. Pip. 8 H 3. Essex & Her●  of the Inheritance of joan his Wife. In the same year, he had also Livery 
c Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m. 13.  in her right, of those Lands in Faukenham in Com. Suff. wherein she had title 
d Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m. 13. , together with Margaret de Ripariis her Sister; which Lands were anciently part 
e Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m. 13.  of the Possessions of Gundred de Warren. So likewise of 
f Ibid m 24.  the moiety of the Manor of Niwenham in Com. Oxon. her Sister Margaret, Wife 
g Ibid m 24.  to Fulcasus de Breant, having 
h Ibid m 24.  the other moiety.  
In this ninth of Henry the Third he was sent 
i Mat Paris, p. 324. n. 30.  with Brien de Lisle to view the King's Forests, and to see what ought to be deafforested by the Oaths of twelve Knights in every County.  
In 10 Hen. 3. he was constituted Governor 
k Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 2.  of Sauvey Castle in Com. Leic. As also of 
l Ibid. m. 4.  Lutgarshill Castle in Com. Wilts: And in 13 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
m Cart. 13 H. 3. p. 1. m 3.  from the King for his life, to hunt and take the Hare, Fox, and Cat, throughout all the Forests of England.  
This Hugh Founded 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol 1. 577 a. 28.  the Priory of Stoke-Curcy in Com. Devon. Which was a Cell to the Abbey of Lonley in France.  
To him succeeded john de Nevil, 
john.  his Son 
o Ex Autog●. ● in Bibl. Co●ton.  and Heir; who, in 19 Hen. 3. was also made Justice 
p Claus. 19 H. 3. m. 2.  of all the Forests throughout England; and in 24 Hen. 3. entered into Covenants 
q Ex Autogr▪ ● in Bibl. Cotton.  with Roger de Quency, Earl of Winchester, for the marriage of Hugh de Nevil, his Son, with Isabel, the Daughter of the same Roger; she being to have twenty pound Lands in Sideham for her portion, and to be endowed with forty pound Lands in Radwey.  
In 26. Hen. 3. this john had 
r Rot. Vasco●. 26 H. 3. in dor●o m 3.  command (amongst other the great Men of that time) to provide himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into France: But in 28 H. 3. upon Inquisition 
s Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  made concerning Trespasses in the Forests (then 
r Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  holding the Office of chief Warden, as his Father did) he was so highly accused 
u Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40. ; as that, had not the King been very merciful to him, he could have expected no less than imprisonment and utter ruin: But, it seems, he got off for 
x Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  two thousand marks fine: Which, (with his Father's debts) lay so heavy upon him, being also with great disgrace put 
y Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  out of employment▪ that it broke his heart; so that with grief he languished and di●d 
z Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  about Midsummer the same year, at his Manor House of Walperfeld; and was buried 
a Mat. Paris, p. 652. n. 40. Et p. 661. n. 40. & 710. ●. 30 & 40.  near to his Father's Tomb in the Abbey of Waltham. Whereupon command was 
b Claus. 30 He● 3. m ●.  given to send his Son and Heir to Windsor Castle, there to be kept and educated 
c Claus. 30 He●. 3. m ●. , with other of King's Wards: For the custody of whom, and benefit of his marriage, in 31 H. 3. john de Courtenay gave 
i 〈…〉  the King two thousand five hundred marks.  
This Heir, whose name was Hugh, 
〈…〉  in 38 H. 3. upon 
k 〈…〉  levying the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
l 〈…〉  forty one pounds six shillings and eight pence, for twelve Knights Fees a fourth and sixth part of the Fees of Curci, and for eight Fees and a fourth part of the Fees of Meschines. And in 42 Hen. 3. had 
m 〈…〉  Command to attend the King at Che●●er, upon Monday next before the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the incursions of the Welsh. But in 48 H. 3. he was 
n 〈…〉  in Arms against the K. at the Battle of Lewes: So likewise in 
o 〈…〉  49 Hen. 3. with Robert de Vipount (a great Rebel;) and being taken 
p 〈…〉  at Kenilworth in that memorable surprise, there made upon a great party of the Rebellious Barons, by Prince Edward; was carried prisoner 
q 〈…〉  to Worcester.  
From this last mentioned Hugh (as I guess) descended john de Nevil of Essex; 
john.  for his Father's name was 
r 〈…〉  Hugh. Which john in 9 E. 3. doing his Homage had Livery of 
s 〈…〉  his Lands: and in 12 E. 3. was 
t 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. In 21 E. 3. he was 
u 〈…〉  in the Wars of France; So also 
x 〈…〉  in 22 and 29 E. 3. 
y 〈…〉  being of the retinue unto William de Bohun E. of Northampton. And having been summoned 
z 〈…〉  to Parliament from 9 E. 3. until 22 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
a 〈…〉  this life 25 Iul●i 32 E. 3. being then seized 
b 〈…〉  of two parts of the Manor of Great- Wakering, and two parts of the Manor of Little- Wakering in Essex, which he held only for life, the remainder to the above specified William de Bohun E. of Northampton, and jointly with Aiice his Wife of the Manors of Weth●resfeld parva, Halyngbury, Chigenhale- Zoin, Chigenhale- Tany, Peltingdon, and the Advousons' of the Churches belonging to those Lordships, the reversion of all which belonged to the said Earl of Northam●t●●. It seems he died without any issue; for William the Son of john Senior of 〈◊〉 was found 
c 〈…〉  to be his kinsman and next Heir.  
¶ ay now come to another Hugh de Nevil, 
Hugh.  who in 9 R. 1. was Sheriff 
a 〈…〉  for the Counties of Oxford, Essex, and Hertford 
c 〈…〉 , for the one half of that year: Likewise for Essex: and Hertford 
d 〈…〉 , 10 R. 1. and 1 & 2. joh. And in 
e 〈…〉  10 R. 1. for Oxfordshire, as also in 
f 〈…〉  1 joh. In which year he obtained a grant 
g 〈…〉  from the King of the Manor of Halingebiri, to hold by the service of half a Knight's Fee, and in 3 joh. was made Warden 
h 〈…〉  of the King's Forests throughout England.  
In 5 joh. the King gave 
i 〈…〉  him the Manors of Blaaston and Ermhale in Feefrme for forty pounds per Annum; and confirmed 
k 〈…〉  to him those Lands and Woods in Thayden, which Ralph Fitz-Piers had granted unto him.  
This Hugh de Nevil (then called 
l 〈…〉  Grossus) gave 
m 〈…〉  twenty marks, and a Palfrey of five marks price, for livery of all the Lands of Stephen de Cam●ra, with Desiderata Daughter of the said Stephen and to the Heirs of his body by her. As also for a weekly Market at Glanford- bridge in Com. Linc. and a Fair there once every year for three days.  
He likewise gave 
o 〈…〉  an hundred and forty marks for the Office of Forester in Northamptonshire, which Fouke de Lisures formerly held, to enjoy during his life. After which, being called 
p Rot Pip 5 Jo●.  Hugh de Nevil the Forester, he had a grant 
q Essex. & Hertf.  for an hundred Marks, of the Wardship of Hamon de Valoines. In 6 joh. he executed the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Essex and Hertford, 
r 〈…〉  for the first half of that year, and was constituted Governor 
s Pat. 6 Joh. m. 7.  of the Castle of Pe● in Derbyshire.  
In 8 joh. he was made Governor 
t Pat. 8 Joh. m 1.  of the Castle of Richmond in Com. Ebor. as also 
u Ibid. m. 2.  of St. Briavells Castle in Com. Glouc. And in 9 joh. had a full discharge 
x Cart antiq. K. n. 3.  from the King of all demands and accounts, touching his Baliwick of the Forests, from the time of King Richard the first until the Feast of St. john Baptist that present year. In 12 joh. he was Sheriff of 
y Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. C●mb.  cumberland; and executed 
z Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Han●●●.  the like Office three quarters of that year for Hantshire. In 13 joh. he was again 
a Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Cumbr  Sheriff of Cumberland. So likewise in 
b Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Cumbr.  14 joh as also for 
c Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Hant●.  Hantshire.  
In 14 joh. the Barons putting themselves in Arms, under colour of asserting their ancient Rights and Liberties, this Hugh adhered 
d M. Paris, p. 231. n. 20.  to the K. and, for that respect had the reputation 
e M. Paris, p. 231. n. 20.  by the adverse party, to be one of his Evil Councillors.  
In 15 joh. he was 
f Ypod. Neustr. p. 54. n. 10.  in that Naval Expedition against the French, with William Longespe Earl of Salisbury, and other of the English Nobility. And having taken 
g Ypod. Neustr. p. 54. n. 10.  most of the French Kings Ships, in the Port of Dam in Flanders, brought 
h Ypod. Neustr. p. 54. n. 10.  them into England; being the same year again Sheriff 
i Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. Cumbr▪ & Hant●.  of Cumberland and Hantshire.  
In 17 joh he was constituted Governor 
k Pat 17 Joh. m 17.  of the Castle of Stratton-dal in Com ... as also of 
l Ibid. m. 19  Sauvey Castle in Com. Leic. and being then one of 
m M. paris. 255. n. 40.  the Barons that met at Run●mede, there Treated 
n M. paris. 255. n. 40.  for the King with those of the adverse party.  
Howbeit, the next ensuing year, discerning ᵒ their strength, and that they had called 
p Ibid. 282. n. 40.  in Lewes, Son to the King of France, with purpose to advance him to the Royal Throne, he deserted 
q Ibid. 282. n. 40.  the King, and did Homage 
r Ibid. 282. n. 40.  to Lewes, giving up the Castle of Marleburgh unto him. 
s Ibid. 282. n. 40.  But after this, I have seen no more of him, then that he gave 
t Mon. 〈◊〉. Vol. 2. 543 b. n. 30.  the Manor of Lokeswod to the Knight's Templars; and, that departing 
u M. Paris. p. 315.  this life in 6 Hen. 3. he was buried 
x M. Paris. p. 315.  in the Abbey Church of Waltham in Essex.  
I next come to Geffrey de Nevil, 
G●●●rey.  Son of that Gilbert de Nevil, who was Founder of the Priory at Tupholme, in Com. Linc. as hath been already observed.  
This Geffrey in 23 Hen. 2. was made 
a R. Hoved. 323. b. n. 2●●  Governor of the Castle of Berewic, and having married 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Emme the Daughter and Heir to Bertram de Bulmer; upon leyying the Scutage of Wales in 2 R. 1. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Ebor▪  eight pounds for those Knight's Fees, which did belong to that Bert●am, but departing 
d Rot. Pip. 5 R●●. 1. Westmorl.  this life in 5 R. 1. leaving issue Henry his Son and Heir, as also a Daughter called Isabel.  
In 15 joh. this Henry attended 
m Claus. 15 Joh. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 1.  the King into Po●●●ou: and 17 joh. having been 
n Rot. 〈◊〉. 17 Joh. m 4.  in Arms with the Barons, gave 
o Rot. 〈◊〉. 17 Joh. m 4.  an hundred marks for regaining the King's favour,, promising 
p Rot. 〈◊〉. 17 Joh. m 4.  his future fidelity; And, that if ever he should relaspe, he would be content to forfeit all he had: for performance of which promise, he delivered 
q Rot. 〈◊〉. 17 Joh. m 4.  up two Hostages, as also his Castle of Brauncepath, to hold as long as the King should think fit.  
In 8 Hen. 3. (then 
r Rotsie▪ Pip. ● Hen. 3. Ebor.  residing at his Lordship of Burred, in Com. Linc.) upon levying the Scutage of Montgomerie, he paid 
s Rotsie▪ Pip. ● Hen. 3. Ebor.  six marks and twenty pence for three Knights Fees and a sixteenth part. But all I have farther seen of him is, that he confirmed 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 98. b. & 99 a.  to the Canons of Marton, in Comit. Ebor. those grants which Bertram de Bulmer his Grandfather (founder of that Priory) had given thereto: and bestowed 
u Ibid. 99 ●. n. 50.  on them his Manor of Wodhouses, excepting two Ox-gangs in Apletrewi●, which he purposed to bestow on the Nuns of Apleton: And, that he died 
x Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 6.  in 11 H. 3. or before; for then Robert Fitz-Maldred having married 
y Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 6.  Isabel his Sister and Heir, paying 
z Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 6.  two hundred marks for his relief, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 6.  of the Lands, whereof he died seized, excepting 
b Ibid. m. 9  those which Alice his Wife held in Dower; part of which Lands lay 
* Rot. Pip. ●9 H. 3. Linc.  in Haskby and Tinton, in Com. Linc.  
Which Robert Fitz-Maldred, 
Robert Firz-Maldred.  being the Lineal Heir male of uchtred Earl of Northumberland, in the days of King Edmund Ironside (viz. 
c R. Hoved. 243. b. n. 20. & 40.  Son of Dolfin, Son of Earl Gospatric, Son of Maldred Fitz-Crinan, by Algitha Daughter of the same uchtred) upon the death of his father in 7 R. 1. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 7 Ric. 1. Northumb.  six hundred marks for Livery of his Lands; and by her the said Isabel his Wife, left issue a Son called Geffrey; 
Geffrey.  who (by reason he enjoyed so great an Inheritance from his Mother) assumed the Surname of Nevil: But of this Geffrey I can say no more, then that hegave 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 596. b.  to the Canons of Tupholme, six 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 597. a. n 50.  Ox-gangs, of Land in Haburck in Com. Linc. Likewise the Church of Randby, with certain Lands in Burreth, in Comitat. Linc, as also one Ox-gang in Thinesto, and Shill-milne, with the Marsh extending from the Wood of those Canons, to Burreth-Meadow; 
Robert.  and that he had issue 
† Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Robert his Son and Heir, as also a younger Son called Geffrey; who in 54 H. 3. was constituted 
* Pat. 54 H. 3. m 5.  Governor of Scardeburgh Castle, and likewise 
f Ibid m. 2.  a Justice-Itinerant. Which Geffrey took to Wife 
g Esc. 13 E. ●. n. 19 〈◊〉. Claus. 13 Edw. ●. m. 9  Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Sir john Longvillers of Hornby Castle in Com. Lanc. Knight, and died 
h Esc. 13 E. ●. n. 19 〈◊〉. Claus. 13 Edw. ●. m. 9  in 13 Edw. 1. being then seized 
i Esc. 13 E. ●. n. 19 〈◊〉. Claus. 13 Edw. ●. m. 9  of the Manor of Appelby and other Lands in Com. Linc; as also of the Castle and Manor of Harnby in Com. Lanc. and Hoton- Longvillers, in Com. Ebor. Likewise of the Manor of Farneberie and certain Lands in Kickby, Gargrave, Colling, and Covenallay, (all of the inheritance of the same Margaret.) Also 
k Esc. 13 E. ●. n. 19 〈◊〉. Claus. 13 Edw. ●. m. 9  of the moiety of the Manor of Brerlaye, in Com. Ebor. leaving 
l Esc. 13 E. ●. n. 19 〈◊〉. Claus. 13 Edw. ●. m. 9  john his Son and Heir thirteen years of age; from whom the Nevils of Hornby (whose Heir female called Margaret became the Wife 
m 〈…〉  of Thomas Beaufort Duke of Exeter) did descend.  
But I return to Robert. This Robert, having been 
n 〈…〉  in Poictou with King john, had for that reason, exemption 
o 〈…〉  from the scutage then levied upon those, who were not in that Expedition: and in 26 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
p R 〈◊〉 Pip. 26 ● 3. Ebor.  of ten pounds, to be freed from attending the King into Gascoine.  
In 38 Hen. 3. doing his Fealty 
q Cl 〈◊〉. 38 Hen. 3. m. 8.  for all those Lands which descended to him from Robert Fitz-Maldred his Grandfather, and satisfying 
r Cl 〈◊〉. 38 Hen. 3. m. 8.  the King for his Relief, he had Livery 
s Cl 〈◊〉. 38 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of them.  
And in 42 Hen. 3. received 
t Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dors▪ m 12▪  Command to provide himself with Horse and Arms, to march with those Forces designed 
u Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dors▪ m. 12▪  to rescue the King of Scots then in minority (who had married the Daughter of King Henry) from that restraint, wherein his rebellious Subjects at that time held him▪ in which year he was constituted Governor 
x Pat. 42 H. 3▪ m. 11.  of the Castles of Norham and Werke; as also 
y Pat. 43 H. 3▪ m. 10.  of Bambou●gh Castle the next year following.  
In 45 Hen. 3. he was made Warden 
z Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 10.  of all the King's Forests beyond Trent: And 46 H. 3. constituted 
a Pat. 46 H. 3. m▪ 14.  one of the Justice's Itinerant for the Pleas of those Forests.  
In 47 Hen. 3 he was 
b Pat. 47 H. 3 ● m. 9  one of those Barons, that undertook for the King's observance of the Ordinances then made at Oxford. And in the same turbulent year (when many of the great men put themselves in Arms upon pretence of asserting the Laws of the Land, and liberties of the people) made 
c Ibid.  Captain-General of all the King's forces beyond Crent, as also Sheriff 
d Ibid.  of Yorkshire, and Governor 
e Ibid.  of the Castle at York: So likewise 
f Ibid. 〈…〉  of the Castle at the Devises in Com. Wiltes. And in 48 Hen. 3. Warden 
g Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 14.  of all the Forests beyond ●rent; and again Governor 
h Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Castle at York.  
But notwithstanding these great trusts he at length fell 
i Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 11.  off to the rebellious Barons; for which defection, in 50 Hen. 3. (after they were utterly vanquished) he had not only pardon 
k Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 11. , but was 
l Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 11.  constituted Governor of ●lcke●ing Castle in Comit. Ebor. And in 54 Hen. 3. was again made Governor 
m Rot. Fin. 5 〈◊〉 m. 9●.  of Bam●●●● Castle: Furthermore having been hindered 
n Claus. 54 Men. 3. m. 12.  from recieving the King's Rents and Issues of York●●●, from Michaelmass 48 Hen. 3. till the Battle of Lewes (by divers great men then in Arms on the behalf of the Barons) he was at that time discharged 
o Claus. 54 Men. 3. m. 12.  from accounting for the same: And in 10 Edw. 1. departed 
p Esc▪ 10 E. r. ●. 18.  this life, being then seized 
q Esc▪ 10 E. r. ●. 18.  of an hundred pound Lands in Mitford and Felton in Com. Northumb. which were part 
r Esc▪ 10 E. r. ●. 18.  of the dowry of Ida his Wife, Widow of Roger Bertram. He likewise died seized 
s Esc▪ 10 E. r. ●. 18.  of the Manors of Raskelf and Sherif-Hoton in Com. Ebor. as also of the Manors of Burreth and Randeby in Com. Linc. and of divers Lands in the Bishopric of Durham, whereof the Jury knew neither the extent nor Tenor; leaving Ranulph 
t Ibid. Videses etiam Esc. 11 Edw. 1. n. 41. Linc.  the Son of Robert de Nevil the younger, his next heir, and then 
u Ibid. Videses etiam Esc. 11 Edw. 1. n. 41. Linc.  twenty years of age.  
But before I proceed with what I have to say of this Ranulph, I may not omit to take notice, that Robert his Father (who died in the life-time of Robert his Grandfather, as is observed) having married 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 649. b. n. 10. Rot. Fi●. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  Mary, the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Ralph Fitz-Randulph Lord of Middleham, had in 54 Hen. 3. Livery 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 649. b. n. 10. Rot. Fi●. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, doing his Homage; of which that Manor of Middleham was part 
z Claus. 54 H▪ 3. in dorso▪ m. 7. ; And likewise ᵃ the Manor of Carleton, with the Forest of Coverdale.  
It is said 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●. , That this Robert frequenting the company of a certain Lady in Craven, in an adulterous manner, was surprised by some of her Husband's friends, and by them so gelded, that he died of the wound, 6 junii, An. 1271. (55 Hen. 3.) and was buried in the Chapter House at Coverham (in Com. Ebor.) near to the Tomb of Helewise de Glanvil (his Father then living.) After which, scil. in 4● Edw. 1. Marry his Widow, upon the death 
c Rot. Pip. 4● Edw. 1. Ebor.  of Anastasia her third sister (one of the Coheirs 
d Rot. Pip. 4● Edw. 1. Ebor.  to the same Ralph Fitz-Ranulph) shared 
e Rot. Pip. 4● Edw. 1. Ebor.  with Robert de Tatshall, and joan his Wife, in her purparty. Which Mary lived 
f ●x C●ll. R. Gl. ●.  a Widow, upon her own Inheritance, no less than forty nine years; and in 17 Edw. 1. gave 
* 〈◊〉. Ad quod ●ampn. 17 Edw. 1. n▪ 48.  an yearly Rent of twelve marks issuing out of her▪ Lordship of South Pikenham, to find two Priests to celebrate Divine Service in the Church of Houton. And having held 
* Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 26.  for term of life, the Manors of Middleham, Thoraldby, Well, Snape, Carleton, Fagherwald, Nosterfield, Burton, and Crakhall, with one Message in Dikestard, as also the Advowson of the Church, departed 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this life in An. 1320. (14 Edw. 2.) and was buried 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Choir at Coverham.  
¶ ay now come to Ranulph de Nevil, 
Ranulph.  Grandson and Heir to Robert the elder. This Ranulph, being in 
i Rot Fin. 11 Ed. 1. m. 15.  minority at his Grandfather's death, obtained 
k Rot Fin. 11 Ed. 1. m. 15.  liberty of the King, that his friends might Plough and manage his Lands; and in 13 Edw. 1. had Livery 
l Comp. Tho. de Normanvile de Esc. ●egis inter Rot. Pip. 12 Ed. 1.  of the Manors of Kaskelf, Sutton, and Hoton, part of his Inheritance.  
About this time there happening 
m Ex Regist. Eccl. Dun●lm. in Bibl. Bodl. (L. 5● Cant.) f. 117 b.  much variance betwixt the Inhabitants of the Bishopric, and Anthony Beke, (that great Prelate) than Bishop of Durham, by reason 
n Ex Regist. Eccl. Dun●lm. in Bibl. Bodl. (L. 53 Cant.) f. 117 b.  he had compelled them to go twice into Scotland with Horse and Arms, which they alleged 
o Ex Regist. Eccl. Dun●lm. in Bibl. Bodl. (L. 53 Cant.) f. 117 b.  to be contrary to right, in regard they held their Lands, to defend the Body of S. Cuthbert; and that they ought not, neither for King or Bishop, to go beyond the Rivers of Tine and Tese: This Ranulph de Nevil, and john de Marne, were 
p Ex Regist. Eccl. Dun●lm. in Bibl. Bodl. (L. 53 Cant.) f. 117 b.  the chief countenancers of those who thus opposed the Bishop.  
And not long after that, fell out another 
q Ex alio Regist▪ Dun●lm. 〈◊〉 Bibl. Bodl. (H. 76 Cant.) f. 56 a.  difference betwixt this Ranulph, and the Prior of Durham, about the offering of a Stag every year, upon S. Cuthberts' day in September; which (in truth) was rather a Rent then an Oblation, in regard he held Raby, with the eight adjoining Townships, by the yearly Rent of four pound and a Stag. For 
r Ibid. , contrary to the custom of his Ancestors, he not only required, that the Prior of Durham, at the offering of that Stag, aught to feast him, and all the company he should bring: But that the Priors own menial servants, should for that time be set aside, and his peculiar servants and officers put in their stead. Whereupon 
s Ibid. , amongst other of his guests, he invited john de Baillol of Barnard Castle, who refused to go with him; alleging, That he never knew the nevil's to have such a privilege there; Sir William de Brompton (the Bishop's chief Justice) likewise acknowledging, That he himself was the first who began that extravagant practice: For being a young Man, and delighting in Hunting, he came with the Lord Nevil at the offering of the Stag, and said to his Companions, Come let us go into the Abbey and Wind our Horns; and so they did. The Prior farther adding 
t Ibid. , That before the time of this Ranulph, none of his Predecessors ever made any such claim; but when they brought the Stag into the Hall, they had only a Breakfast: Nor did the Lord himself ever stay Dinner, except he was invited.  
In 22 Edw. 1. this Ranulph received command 
u Rot. Vas●●● 22 Ed. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 9  to attend the King at Portlmouth, upon the first of September, well furnished with Horse and Arms; and thence into France.  
In 4 Edw. 2. having command 
x Rot. Sco●. 4 Edw. 2. in dorso m. 4.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the morrow after All Soul's day, with ten Men at Arms; he thence marched 
y Ibid. m. 5.  into Scotland.  
It is reported 
z Ex. Coll. ●. Gl. ●.  of this Ranulph, that he little minded Secular business; but, for the most part, betook himself to conversation with the Canons of Merton and Coverham; as also, that he committed 
a Lel. C●ll. Vol. 1●●●  Incest with his own Daughter, and that Richard de Kellaw, Bishop of Durham, did, for that crime compel 
b Lel. C●ll. Vol. 1●●●  him to do public penance. But, certain it is, that he gave 
c Ex Coll. ●. Gl. ●.  to the Canons of Coverham sixty two Acres of his Demesn Lands in Trakehall● of nine pound six shillings per annum value; and twenty two Acres and an half of Meadow; as also certain Rents of his Tenants in Villeinage, with four Ox-gangs of Land and Meadow, of the value of sixty three shillings four pence per annum. All which, with some Cottiers, etc. were of the value 
d Ex Coll. ●. Gl. ●.  of twenty pound and an half penny per annum.  
He married two Wives, viz. 
e Ibid.  Eufemia, the Daughter of Sir john de Clavering; and Margery, Daughter of john, the Son of Marma●●ke de Thweng; and by the first of them had issue 
f Ibid.  Robert, commonly called 
g Ibid.  The Peacock of the North, unto whom Mary his Grandmother gave 
h Ibid.  the Castle and Lordship of Middleham. By the later he had 
i Ibid.  none, and departing 
k Esc. 5 Ed 3. n. 52.  this life, 18 April, An. 1331. (5 Edw. 3.) was buried 
l Ex Coll. ●. Gl. ●.  in the Choir at Coverham, near the High Altar, on the South side. Which Robert, called The Peacock of the North, died without issue in his Father's life time, as it seems; for Ralph 
Ralph.  (the second Son) was found 
m Esc. 5 Ed. 3. ut supra.  Heir to his Father, and at that time forty years of age and upwards; who had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands the same year, being then Steward 
o Ibid. m. 20.  of the King's Household.  
In 4 Edw. 3. this Ralph obtained a Charter 
p Cart 4 Ed. 3. n. 〈◊〉.  to himself and the Heir-male of his Body, for a Market every week on the Monday at Bliburg in Com. Suff. And two Fairs; one upon the Eve and Day of the Annunciation of our Lady; and the other on the Eve and Day of her Nativity. As also 
q Cart 4 Ed. 3. n. 〈◊〉.  for a Market weekly on the Tuesday at Aynho in Com. Northampt. And a Fair upon the Eve and Day of S. Michael, and two days following; with Remainder to john de Clavering in Fee.  
In 5 Edw. 3. (his Father then living) he was retained by Indenture 
r 〈…〉  with the Lord Henry de Percy, to serve him in Peace and War, for term of life, with twenty Men at Arms, against all Men, except the King, whereof five to be Knights, receiving a hundred pound sterling per annum out of his Lordships of Topcliffe and Pokelington; as also Robes and ... for himself, with those Knights, and all the rest. And in time of War to have diet for himself, his Gentlemen, and six Grooms; likewise, Hay, Oats, Shoes, and Nails for fifty nine Horses, and Wages for fifty three inferior servants, with Harness for his own Body. And when he should be required to come to a Tournament, then to have four Knights, with himself and their attendants; likewise, diet in his Hall for them, and for five Grooms; with Hay, Oats, Horsshooes and Nails for thirty and six Hor●es, and Wages for thirty and two servants; as also Harness for his own Body. Moreover, that if he should be required to attend him, in time of Parliament, or otherwise, to come himself with six Gentlemen, and nine Horses, having diet for three men in his Hall; with Hay, Oats, Horsshooes and Nails, for the number of Horses last specified, and Wages for six servants.  
The same year he obtained another Charter 
s Cart. 5 Ed 3. n. 〈◊〉.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands and Lordships of Middleham, Carleton, Crakhall, Snape, Well, Raskelfe, Sheriff-Hoton, and Galtres, in Com. Ebor. As also in his Lordships of Houton and Stokton in Com. Nors'.  
In this year likewise, doing his Fealty 
t Ex Regist. Dun●lm. Eccl. ut supra (L. 53.) f. 129 ●.  to William, Prior of Durham, upon Lammas day, for the Manor of Raby; he told 
u Ex Regist. Dun●lm. Eccl. ut supra (L. 53.) f. 129 ●.  him, that he would offer the Stag as his Ancestors had done; saving that, whereas his Father required, that the Prior's servants should be set aside at that time, and his own serve in their stead; he would be content, that his should attend together with those of the Priors: And, whereas his Father insisted, that his servants should only be admitted at Dinner; he stood upon it, that his should be there entertained the whole day, and likewise the morrow at Breakfast.  
Whereunto the Prior made answer 
x Ex Regist. Dun●lm. Eccl. ut supra (L. 53.) f. 129 ●. , that none of his Ancestors were ever so admitted, and that he would rather quit the Stag, then suffer any new custom to the prejudice of their Church. But to this, Ralph replied, That he would perform the whole service, or none, and put the trial of his right upon the Country. The Prior therefore knowing him to be so powerful, and that the Country durst not displease him, declined the offer: Howbeit, at length, to gain his favour, in regard he had no small interest at Court, and might do him a kindness or a displeasure, was content for that one time he should perform it as he pleased; so that it might not be drawn into example afterwards: And to that purpose proposed, that Indentures should be made betwixt them.  
Whereupon 
y Ibid.  the Lord Nevil brought but few with him, and those more for the honour of the Prior than a burden; and so, shortly after Dinner, took his leave, but left one of his servants to lodge there all night, and to take his Breakfast there on the next day: Protesting 
z Ibid. , that being both a Son and Tenant to the Church, he would not be burdensome to it, in respect it would be no advantage to himself, but might much damnify it, if he should bring with him as great a Train as he would, saying, What doth a Breakfast signify to me? Nothing.  
And likewise, That if the Prior would show that he had no right to what he so claimed, he would freely recede therefrom: And if he had a right, he would accept of a composition for it, rather than be burdensome to the Covent: But, if they should put him to get his right by Law, than he would not abate any thing thereof.  
Whereupon inquiry being made amongst the eldest Monks of that House; they affirmed, that being of eight years standing when his Father was before repulsed, they had often seen the Stag offered; and that he never stayed Dinner, but when the Prior invited him. And some ancient Men of the Country testified as much: As also, that so soon as the Stag was brought, they carried him to the Kitchen; and those who brought him, were taken into the Hall to Breakfast, as they that bring their Rents, used to be.  
Moreover 
a Ibid▪ , when it happened any of the Lords Nevil to be desired to stay Dinner with the Prior, his Cook was admitted into the Kitchen to prepare a Dish for him: So likewise another servant in the Cellar, to choose his Drink, and in like manner some other at the Gate, who knew his servants and followers; merely to let them in, and keep out others, who, under pretence of being his servants, might then intrude: But this was only done by the Prior, as out of courtesy and respect, and not at all out of right.  
Hereupon 
b Ibid.  Henry le Scrope, one of the Justices affirmed, That he had been of Counsel with Ranulph de Nevil (Father of this Ralph) when he brought his Writ of Novel Disseisin against the Prior; and then told him, that he had no right at all: Whereupon Ranulph let fall his Suit.  
Some said, that, making this Claim out of his own Fee, he ought there (viz. in the Priory) to show some special evidence to assert his Claim. Others, that as the Prior did challenge nothing of him, but what was reserved by the Grant; so could not be, unless he showed a Charter for it. And besides 
c Ibid. , claiming to be entertained with as many as he should bring, and not specifying the number, there could be no lawful reason for it, because the Stag was always offered on Holy Rood day; whereupon grew an old Song in rhythm, as a lamentation for Robert de Nevil his Great Grandfather: 
Well I was, sal is Horns blaw  
Holy Rode this day;  
Now es he deed, and lies law  
Was wont to blaw thain ay.   
Moreover 
d Ibid. , it was farther said, that it never had been the custom of the Prior to make a Feast on that day, when the servants of so great a person were to offer: And that the Prior usually, on S. Cutbberts day, had wont to dine with the Bishop, at some of his own Manor Houses; therefore, who should compel him to make a Feast at home? Likewise 
e Ibid. , that those Lands were given to the Ancestor of this Lord Nevil, when they were not such great Men, as to have a Marshal, a Boteler, and other servants of State; for in those days they had no more than Raby, with its Appurtenances, which was not then of so much worth, as now: For Brancepath and Raskelfe came to them since by marriage; as also other Lands in Yorkshire and Richmundshire: Therefore it could not be thought, that the Prior of Durham did give them Lands of such value, and purchase the service to be done for them at so high a rate, especially considering, that in the Prior's Land Book not only all the services are exactly Registered; but whatsoever others ought to receive of him. And lastly, that there is not so much as mention of this service in any of their Chronicles.  
To proceed. In 7 Edw. 3. this Ralph was 
f Rot. Sco●. 7 Ed. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners assigned by the King, to go to the Parliament of Scotland, there to see, that the Covenants and Agreements made betwixt King Edward, and Edward de Baillol, King of Scots, were ratified and confirmed. And in 8 Edw. 3. was joined 
g Rot. Scoc. 8 Ed. 3. m. 17.  with Henry de Piercy, in the Wardenship of the Marches of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland.  
In the same year he was again constituted 
h Rot. Scoc. 8 Ed. 3. m. 17.  a Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland, for the purpose above expressed. And in 9 Ed. 3. (being 
i Claus. 9 Ed. 3. m. 7.  still Steward of the King's Household) had an Assignation 
k Claus. 9 Ed. 3. m. 7.  of Two hundred twenty six pounds and five shillings, for the wages of himself, and those Men at Arms, which he had retained for the King's service in the Scottish Wars.  
In the same year he was ●ent 
l Rot. Scoc. 9 Ed 3. m. 7.  in Commission with William de Montacute, and some others, to treat and agree with Sir Andrew de Murref, a Knight of Scotland, for himself and his adherents, upon the differences which had occasioned Wars betwixt the People of both Kingdoms; and was likewise constituted Governor 
m Rot. Fin. 9 Ed. 3 m. 16.  of the Castle of Bambourgh.  
In 11 Edw. 3. he was appointed 
n Rot Scoc. 11 Ed. ●. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners to treat and conclude with those Noblemen, and others, who were then to be employed in the Scottish Wars, and to acquaint them more fully with the King's Royal pleasure; as also touching their stay there, with the conditions thereof, being 
o Ibid. m. 18.  himself likewise in those Wars, having an Assignation 
p Claus. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  of Three hundred forty six pound ten shillings four pence for his pay, as a Banneret, with his Men at Arms and Archers employed in that service.  
In 12 Edw. 3. taking into consideration 
q Claus. 12 Ed. 3●● p. 2. m. 19  the King's want of Money for the public service of this Realm, he lent 
r Claus. 12 Ed. 3●● p. 2. m. 19  him all his Wools in his Manor of Faxfleet in Com. Ebor. upon promise to have restitution when the Receivers of Yorkshire should have so much come to their hands. In 13 Edw. 3. being still 
s Claus. 13 Ed 3. p. 3. m. 25.  Warden of all the Forests on the North of Crent; the King taking into 
t Claus. 13 Ed 3. p. 3. m. 25.  consideration his eminent services, in the Marches of Scotland, was pleased to allow 
u Claus. 13 Ed 3. p. 3. m. 25.  him so much in Fee, for his custody of the Marches, as other Wardens of the Forests had before that time out of the Exchequer, upon making their accounts.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he obtained a Charter 
x Cart. 14 Ed. 3. n. 3●.  of Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Horsford, Houton, North Pikenham, and South Pikenham, in Com. Norf. Eure in Com. Buck. and Bliburgh in Com. Suff. And the same year had an allowance 
y Claus▪ 14 Ed. 3. p. 2 m. 9  of five hundred marks, towards the satisfaction of that charge he had been at in the King's service in those Northern parts, to be received from the Collectors of the Subsidy in the Counties of Northumberland and Westmoreland.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 15 Ed. 3. m. 2.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and in 16 Edw. 3. constituted 
a Rot. Scoc 16 Ed. 3. m. 15.  one of the King's Commissioners to treat with David de Brus, and other his adherents in Scotland, touching a final Peace. Moreover, upon 
b Pat. 16 Ed. ●. p. ●. m. 1.  the marriage of Margaret his Daughter to William, Son and Heir of William Lord Ros, of Hamlake, at that time; the King, in consideration 
c Ibid.  of his especial services, gave 
d Ibid.  him the total benefit of her portion.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he was constitutedone 
e Rot. 〈◊〉 17 Ed. 3. m. ●.  of the Commissioners to treat with the Ambassadors of Philip de Valois, in the presence of the Pope, concerning certain Dominions, Dignities, Honours, and Lands, whereof there had been much variance betwixt them: As also appointed 
f Rot. Sco●. 17 Ed. 3. ●. ●.  a Commissioner, together with the Bishops of Durham and Carli●●e, to see the Peace kept, which was concluded betwixt the King of France, for himself and the Scots, in the Marches, and elsewhere. And the same year obtained a Grant 
g Rot. Fin. 17 Ed. 3. m. ●.  for the custody of two parts of the Lands of William de Ros of Hamlake, deceased, by reason of the minority of his Heir.  
Being in 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  that skirmish against the Scots at Barwick in Northumberland, he was there taken prisoner 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , and carried to Dunbar, where he continued for a while in durance in the custody 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, but at length was redeemed 
l Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. ; and in 19 Edw. 3. had Livery 
m Claus. 19 Ed. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. ●.  of the Manor of Clavering in Essex, upon the death of Hawise, the Widow of john de Clavering; the Inheritance whereof had been formerly settled 
n Claus. 19 Ed. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. ●.  upon him, for lack of Issue-male by the said john. In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
o 〈…〉  in that Battle of Durham against the Scots, wherein King David was taken 
p 〈…〉  prisoner, having an eminent command 
q 〈…〉  in the Van of the English Army; for which service in Scotland, as aforesaid (which the King gratefully 
r Rot. Scoc. 21 Ed. 3. m. ●.  acknowledged) he had in 21 Edw. 3. an A●●gnation 
s Rot. Scoc. 21 Ed. 3. m. ●.  of a hundred pound; as also Licence 
t Pat 2● Ed 3. p. 3. m. 10.  to amortise one Message, one Carucate of Land, two Acres of Meadow, and seven marks yearly Rend in Sheriff-●oton, for the maintenance of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service daily in the Parish Church there, for the good estate of himself, during his life, and afterwards for the health of his Soul; as also for the Soul of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors.  
In 24 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
u Rot. Scoc. 24 Ed. 3. m. ●.  one of the King's Commissioners, to treat with the Prelates and Nobles of Scotland, at York, touching a firm Peace betwixt both Realms. And in 25 Edw. 3. had 
x Rot. Scoc. 25 Ed ● m 5.  the like Commission (with others) to treat with some of the Nobles of Scotland, at Hexham in Northumberland, touching the enlargement of David de Bru●, King of Scotland, and making the like Peace. Upon which Agreement it being resolved 
y Ibid m▪ 3. , that David should have liberty to go into Scotland, and return again, he was one of the Commissioners appointed 
z Ibid m▪ 3.  to take his Oath so to do; and by another Commission 
a Ibid. m. 2.  authorised, with the Lord Percy, and others, to see that the Peace concluded on, should be firmly kept.  
In 26 Edw. 3. he was joined 
b Rot. Sco●. 26 Ed. 3. m ●.  with Gilbert de Vmfranvill, Earl of Anegoes, and Henry Lord Percy, in the custody of the Marches towards Northumberland; as also 
c Rot. 〈◊〉 26 Ed. 3. m ●.  for Arraying all Men of Body able, and Estate sufficient, within that County of Northumberland, to prevent an invasion of the French then threatened.  
In 27 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 27 Ed. 3. m ●.  one of the Commissioners to treat with the Nobles of Scotland at Newcastle upon Tine, for the delivery of David de Brus from imprisonment, and concluding a final Peace betwixt both Realms; as also constituted 
e Ibid. m. 3.  one of the Wardens of the Marches towards Cumberland and Westmoreland. And in 28 Edw. 3. joined with the Bishop of Durham, and others, as a Commissioner 
f Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. m. 2. ▪ to treat with the Scots for the enlargement of David de Brus, still prisoner in England.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. m. 1.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and continued Governor of B●●wick, from 13 jan. for a full quarter of that year. Again, in 30 Edw. 3. he was joined 
h Rot. Scoc. 30 Ed. 3. m. 6.  with the same Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat and conclude about the redemption of David de Brus, still prisoner, and for a firm Peace. And in 31 Edw. 3. with 
i Rot. Scoc. 31 Ed. 3. m ●.  Henry de Percy, to see the Truce observed toward the East Marches.  
In 33 Edw. 3. he attended 
k Rot. Vas●on. 33 E 3 m. 13. 〈◊〉, f. ●00 a.  the King in his expedition then made into France; and the next ensuing year, marched 
l Froisard, f. 104 a.  with him to 〈◊〉, and put himself in ambush 
m Froisard, f. 104 a. , with the Lord Mowbray, and other Knights, about three leagues from Parts, expecting that the French would issue out; which happened 
n Froisard, f. 104 a.  accordingly: Whereupon, after a sharp skirmish, the French were 
o Froisard, f. 104 a.  worsted.  
In 35 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
p Rot. Scoc. 35 Ed. 3. m. 3.  one of the Wardens of the Marches towards England; likewise, in 36 Edw. 3. a Commissioner 
q Rot. Scoc. 36 Ed. 3. m. 3. , to see that the Peace newly concluded on betwixt both Realms, should be punctually observed, and in 39 E. 3. received command 
r Rot Scoc. 39 Ed. 3. m. 4.  to repair to the Marches of 〈◊〉, with all his power, for the safeguard of those parts.  
In 4 Edw. 3. he was again joined in Commission 
t Rot. Scoc. 40 Ed. 3. m. 2.  with the Lord Percy, for the custody of the Marches, and conservation of the Peace made with the Scots. So likewise 
u Rot. Scoc. 41 Ed. 3. m. 5. , in 41 Edw. 3. And the same year sent 
x Froisard, lib. 1 & ●. 150 a.  into 〈◊〉, with the same Lord Percy, and others, to keep the Frontiers of that Province.  
This Ralph gave 
y Pat. 38 Ed. 3. p 2. m 3 Mon. Ang●●c Vol. 2. 461. a. n. 6● & b. n. 10.  eleven Messages, four Oxgangs, two Acres, and an half of Land, and ten Acres of Meadow, lying in Snape, to the Hospital of 〈◊〉 (near Bedal) for the celebration of Divine Service there, according to the tenor of a special Ordination by him made, viz. For three Priests, who were to perform that service, for the good estate of himself, during this life; and for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors after his departure hence. And moreover, gave 
z Monast Angl●● ut supra 16● b. n. 50.  to the Canons of ●●dlington, out of his Quarry at Foveae, a sufficient proportion of Stone, for the new Fabric of their Church, and other Buildings.  
But the next ensuing year (viz. 41 Edw. 3.) upon the fifth of August, he departed 
a 〈…〉  this life, and was buried 
b 〈…〉  in the Church of Durham, on the South side thereof, being the first 
c 〈…〉  Secular Person that had Sepulture there: Which favour he obtained 
d 〈…〉  from the Prior and Covent, for a Vestment of Red Velvet, richly embroidered with Gold, Silk, great Pearls, and Images of Saints standing in Tabernacles, by him given to S. Cuthbert: His Body being brought in a Chariot drawn with seven Horses, unto the bounds of the Churchyard, and then carried upon the Shoulders of Knights into the middle of the Church; where the Abbot of S Maries in York, (by reason 
e 〈…〉  of the Bishop's absence, and impotency of the Prior) performed 
f 〈…〉  the office of the dead, and celebrated the morrow Mass, at which were offered 
g 〈◊〉.  eight Horses, viz. Four for the War, with four Men Armed, and all their Harness and Habiliments; and four other for Peace: As also 
h Ibid.  three clothes of Gold of Blue colour, enterwoven with Flowers. Four of which Horses were after the Funeral, redeemed 
i Ibid.  by john de Nevil his Son and Heir, for a hundred marks.  
Besides all which, Alice his Widow sent 
k Ibid  to the Sacrist one hundred twenty pounds in Silver, to be employed in the repair of that Cathedral; and moreover gave 
l Ibid  thereto, for celebrating of his Anniversary, one Vestment, two Tunicles, one Cope, three Albs, three Stoles▪ four Maniples of Black Satin; and another Vestment to be used at the Celebration of the Sacrament, embroidered with the Arms of Nevil and Audley (she being the Daughter of Hugh Lord Audley.)  
This last mentioned Ralph Lord Nevil had likewise two younger Sons, viz. Sir Rob●rt 
m Rot. Vas●. 39 Ed. 3. m. 5●.  de Nevil, and Sir William de Nevil, both Knights. Which Sir Robert, in 35 Edw. 3. had been retained 
n Ex Aut●gr. penès 〈◊〉. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of 〈◊〉 for one hundred marks per annum. And in 38 & 39 Edw. 3. was 
o Rot. Vas●. 38 Ed. 3. m. ●. Rot. Vas●. 39 Ed 3. m. 5.  of the Retinue to Prince Edward. Nor was Sir William less active in Military Affairs; for having obtained Licence 
p Pat. 40 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 33. & m. ●.  in 40 Edw. 3 to travel (being 
q Pat. 40 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 33. & m. ●.  then a Knight) in 46 Edw. 3. he became of the Retinue 
r Froisar●, f. 188 a, b.  to the Earl of Salisbury, (that great Soldier) and taking shipping 
s Froisar●, f. 188 a, b.  with him in 〈◊〉, landed 
t Froisar●, f. 188 a, b.  in 〈◊〉, where they relieved 
u Froisar●, f. 188 a, b.  the Castle of Breast, then besieged by the French. But before the end of that year, he was retained 
x Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King, as Admiral towards the North, with forty Men at Arms, and forty Archers. So likewise 
y Ibid.  in 47 Edw. 3. (being still Admiral 
z Ibid. ) with sixty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers.  
In 1 Rich. 2. he was also retained 
a Ibid.  to serve that King, with ten Men at Arms, and ten Archers; and in 7 Rich. 2. employed again 
b Rot. 〈◊〉. 7 R. 2 m. 21.  in the Wars of France. Moreover, in 8 Rich. 2. being 
c Rot Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 3.  then a Knight of the King's Chamber, he was constituted 
d Rot Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 3.  one of the Commissioners, to treat of Peace betwixt the King, and Robert, than King of Scotland; and in 10 Rich 2. was 
e Tho. Wals. 538. n. 10.  one of the chief of that Sect, then called Lollards. But after this, I find no farther of him.  
The Lands whereof the before specified Ralph Lord Nevil died seized 
f Esc. 41 Ed. 3. n. 47. , were these; viz. The Manor of B●burgh in Com. Suff. The Manor and half Hundred of Clavering in Essex; as also the Advowson of the Chantry of the Chapel of S. john the Evangelist there; the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Northampt. the Manors of Newborne and Werkworth in Com. Northumbr. Of Sutton in ●altres, Sheriff-Hoton, Hewelington; the Castle and Manor of Middleham, the Manor of Thoraldby, with its Members; the Manors of Stokesley, Faxfleet, Southcave, Kirkby super Wherff, Rand. and Raskelff, all in Com. Ebor. Besides his Castles and Lordships in the Bishopric of Durham.  
Whereupon Alice his Widow, had for her Dowry an Assignation 
g Claus. 41 Ed. 3. m 4.  of the Manors of Crakhall, Raskelff, Carleton, Well, and New Bigging; the Sheep-walk called Mild-Paracote, and Cauncewithe-Wood, as also the moiety of all his Lands in Coverdale. Moverover, the third part of the Pasture of Wendslagh-Dale in Richmondshire, and forty pound six shillings eight pence Rend issuing out of the Lordship of Sutton in Galtres; twenty pound Rend out of the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Northumbr. And fifty one pound seven shillings half penny Rend out of the Cornage of Cumberland. Which Alice afterwards became the Wife 
h 〈…〉  of Ralph Lord Greystoke; and departed 
* 〈…〉  this life upon the Octaves of the Epiphany, An. 1374. (48 Edw. 3.)  
I now come to john de Nevil, Son and Heir to this last mentioned Ralph. In 20 Edw. 3. this john was 
i 〈…〉  with his Father in the Battle of Durham; and in 34 Edw. 3. being 
k 〈…〉  in France with the King, and one of those who was appointed 
l 〈…〉  to go with Sir Walter Manny, to skirmish at the Barriers of Paris (the Duke of Normandy lying there) he was Knighted 
m 〈…〉  with the Lord Fitz-Walter. In 40 Edw. 3. he went 
n 〈…〉  again to the Wars of France; and in 41 Edw. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
o 〈…〉  of all the Lands in Scotland, whereof his Father died seized.  
In 42 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
p 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners for the custody of the East Marches toward Northumberland. So likewise 
q 〈…〉  in 43 Edw. 3.  
In 44 Edw. 3. he was 
r 〈…〉  again in the Wars of France, and the same year retained by Indenture 
s 〈…〉  to serve the King with forty Men at Arms, a hundred Archers, and a hundred Mariners; and afterwards 
t 〈…〉  with a hundred Men at Arms, a hundred Archers, and two hundred Mariners, being then constituted 
u 〈…〉  Admiral of his Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames, to the Northwards.  
In this year also he was retained by Indenture 
x 〈…〉  with john, Duke of Lancaster, to serve him, during life, both in time of War and Peace; and inconsideration thereof, to receive fifty marks per annum, in time of Peace, out of the Lands of Danby and Forset in 〈◊〉; as also to have diet for himself, one Knight, two Esquires, two Chamberlains, with their Grooms and Horses, at the charge of the Duke.  
Moreover, in time of War, to attend the Duke with twenty Men at Arms, whereof six to be Knights, himself accounted, and twenty Archers on Horseback, well mounted and arrayed: And for all these, to have five hundred marks per annum, besides such wages of War, as the King should allow unto the Duke, for himself and his retinue, or to any other Lords. But for the Wars of Scotland, to serve him with fifty Men at Arms, and as many Archers, and to have Wages accordingly.  
In 45 Edw. 3. he was again in 
y 〈…〉  Commission for the custody of the East Marches; and likewise sent 
z 〈…〉  to the Wars of France. So also in 
a 〈…〉  46 Edw. 3. being then retained 
b 〈…〉  to serve the King in Britanny with three hundred Men at Arms, and three hundred Archers, for a quarter of that year. Moreover, after that, he was retained 
c 〈…〉  to serve the King in his Wars at Sea, for one whole year, with a hundred twenty Men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, whereof himself (than a Banneret) fourteen Knights, and a hundred eight Archers.  
In this year, about 
d 〈…〉  the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, he made 
e 〈…〉  that new work of Marble and Alabaster in the Church of Durham, under the Shrine of S. Cuthbert, which cost above two hundred pound, and was sent 
f Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 798.  by the King (and divers other English Nobles) with Edward Baillol, to enter Scotland by Barwick. The same year he also attended 
g Ibid pag. ●01.  the King thither; and was 
h Ibid. pag. ●01.  with him at the Siege of Dn●bar.  
In 47 Edw. 3. he was 
* Rot. Aleman. 47 Ed. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  again in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
i Rotsie▪ Franc. 48 Ed. 3. n. 18.  48 Edw. 3. And in 
k Rot. Fin. 51 Ed. 3. m. ●.  51 Edw. 3. in the Marches of Scotland, to settle all things in quiet, in reference to the injuries done by the Subjects of each Kingdom to one another.  
In 1 Rich. 2. he obtained a Charter 
l Rot. Car● 1 R, 2. n 9  for a weekly Market upon the Monday at his Manor of Sheriff-Hoton in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly on the Eve of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the day, and two days following; as also a weekly 
m Ibid. n. 1●.  Market every Tuesday at his Manor. of Clavering in Essex; with a Fair yearly to begin on the Eve of S. john Port-Latine, the day, and two days after. And, for as much as it was then resolved 
n Rot. Scoc. 1 R 2▪ m. 6. Pat 1 R. ●. p. 2. m. 7.  by the King and his Council; that, being one of the Wardens of the Marches of Scotland, it would be expedient, that he should constantly reside there for the defence of those parts; he was, for that respect, constituted 
o Rot. Scoc. 1 R 2▪ m. 6. Pat 1 R. ●. p. 2. m. 7.  Governor of Bambourgh Castle, and had that strong place assigned for his abode during life, with those twenty six marks per annum, which the Inhabitants of that Town had usually paid into the Exchequer; as also 
p Pat. 1 R. ● p. 2. m. 13.  the Reversion after the death of Sir Robert de Mowbray Knight, in case he should decease without Heir-male of his Body, of the Manor of Bolton in Allerdale, to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body.  
In 2 Rich. 2. he was constituted 
q Ex Autogr. penès Clen●. Pell.  Lieutenant of the Duchy of Aquitane. In which year, the Scots having surprised 
r Froisard, f. 100L.  Barwick upon tweed, he was sent 
s Froisard, f. 100L.  thither with the Earl of Northumberland from Alnwick; and after a short Siege 
t Froisard, f. 100L.  won it.  
Being Seneschal 
u Ib. 212 b. & 213 a.  of Bourdeaux at this time; and Mau●erne gained 
x Ib. 212 b. & 213 a.  by Siege, he repaired 
y Ib. 212 b. & 213 a.  the Fortress there. In 4 Rich. 2. being still Lieutenant 
z Rot. Vasc. 4 R. 2. m. 17.  of Aquitane, he contained 
a Rot. Vasc. 4 R. 2. m. 17.  in those parts. And in 5 Rich. 2. having married 
b Rot. Fin. 5 R. ●. m. 22.  Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir of Sir William de Latimer Knight, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 5 R. ●. m. 22.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his homage being respited 
d Rot. Fin. 5 R. ●. m. 22. , by reason he then had issue by her.  
In the same year he was again joined in Commission 
e Rot. Scoc. 5 R. 2. m. 2.  with the Bishop of Durham, and others, for the safe custody of the East and West Marches. In this year likewise he obtained Licence 
f Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 2. m. 21.  to make a Castle of his House of Sheriff-Hoton in Com. Ebor. And in 6 Rich. 2. was again constituted 
g Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. m ●.  one of the Wardens of the East Marches; as also a Commissioner 
h Ibid. m. 6.  to treat with the Ambassadors of Scotland, touching a Peace betwixt both Kingdoms.  
In 7 Rich. 2. he was again constituted 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 R 2. m 2.  a Commissioner, with the Bishops of Durham and Car●●●e, to Treat of Peace with those from Scotland; as also one 
k Ibid. m. ●.  of the Commissioners, for receiving that sum of twenty four thousand marks, in full satisfaction of an hundred thousand marks, for the Ransom of David, King of Scots; and likewise 
l Ibid. m. 5. , one of the Wardens of the East Marches. And in 8 Rich. 2. again appointed 
m Rot Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace betwixt the King, and Robert, King of Scotland; as also for the custody 
n Ibid. m. 5 & m. 8.  of the West and East Marches; so likewise 
o Ro●. Scoc. 9 R 2. m. 1. , in 9 R. 2. and to treat of Peace betwixt both Kingdoms. In which year the King acknowledging 
p Ibid. m. 3. Pat. 9 R. 2. ● 2 m. 25. , that he had borrowed of him two thousand marks in his great necessity, assigned 
q Ibid. m. 3. Pat. 9 R. 2. ● 2 m. 25.  unto him the receipt of five hundred marks thereof, out of his Customs of Wools in the Port of London.  
In 10 Rich. 2. he was constituted 
r Rot. Scoc. 10 R. 2. m. 4.  sole Warden of the East Marches towards Scotland; as also a Commissioner 
s Ibid. ●. 7.  to treat of Peace betwixt both Realms. The like power he had given him, to treat 
t Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 R 2. m. 2.  of Peace the next ensuing year.  
It is reported 
u Ex C●ll. R. Gl. S.  of this john, Lord Nevil, that he was sometime employed against the Turks; and that, being Lieutenant of Aquitane, he reduced that Province to quiet, which had been wasted by Wars with the French; and that in his service in those parts, he won, and had rendered to him, eighty three Walled Towns, Castles, and Forts.  
He first took to Wife 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Maud, the Daughter of the Lord Percy, by whom he had issue 
y Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Ralph, his Son and Heir. And secondly 
z Ibid. , Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir to William, Lord Latimer of Danby, by whom he had issue 
a Ibid.  john, afterwards Lord Latimer, who died without issue; whereupon his Lands came to Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland (his Brother) by a 
b Ibid.  special Feoffment; the Inheritance whereof were given 
c Ibid.  by that Earl to his Son George.  
This is all that I have seen of him till his death, which happened 
d Esc 12 R. 2. n. 40.  at Newcastle upon Tine, 17 Octob. 12 Rich. 2. being the Feast day of S. Luke the Evangelist; and that he was buried 
e Ex Regist. 〈◊〉 E●cles ut supra 139 b.  on the Southside the Body of the Church at Durham: Being then seized 
f Esc. 12 R. 2. n. ●0. Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 31.  of the Manor and half Hundred of Clavering in Com. Essex, the Manors of Isenhamstead Lacimer, Crowley and Broughton, in Com. Buck. Dylewike, Wotton, Kerkington, Ronhale, Bromham, Sutton, and Stratton juxta Biecleswade, and Potton juxta Sutton in Com. Bedf. Wi●lby and Carlton juxta Rockingham in Com. Northampt. Of the Manor of Carbroke called Woodhal, in Com. Norf. Helpringham and Skekington in Com. Linc. Bolton, Gamelesby, and Unthank, in Com. Cumbr. Bywel, Styford, and the Castle of Bamburgh, in Com. Northumbr Danby. with the Hamlets of Cromecliff, Glassdale, and Le●om; the Manors of Thornton in Pickering-Lithe, Scamston, Sinelington, Tiverington, Leverton, Sheriff-Hoton, Duenby; two parts of the Manor of Walton; the Manors of Risebergh, Stokesley, Hemelington, Sutton in Galtres; Well with the Advowson of the Hospital, Snape, Crakehall, Middleham, Carleton, Coverdale, and Thoraldby, all in Com. Ebor. Twenty Knights Fees in Sharnebroke, Pabenham, Hinewike, Thorncote, Carlton, Turbey, Stachesden, Wotton, Bromham, Bidenham, Houghton- Conquest, Horcliff, Chalgrave, Eversholt, Potsgrave, Chikesand, Stotfold, Stondon, Helew, South Yevel, Stanford, Wardon, Rerdinton, Conpoll, Wiliton, Harewedon, Wrastlingworth, Caddelow, Wi●ol●ston, Bereford, Ronhale, Ravensden, Goldington, Rish, Belnhurst, Eaisho, Aspel, and Astwike; as also of divers Lands in B●●da●e and Scotton, and four pound Rent issuing out of ten Ox-gangs in Rillington, in Com. Ebor. Leaving Sir Ralph de Nevil Knight, his Son and Heir, than twenty four years of age.  
Which Elizabeth (second Wife to the deceased Ralph) being afterwards married 
g Esc. ●9 〈◊〉 ●. n. 51. Et Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 28  to Sir Robert de Willoughby Knight, departed 
h Esc. ●9 〈◊〉 ●. n. 51. Et Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 28  this life 5 Nou. 19 Rich. 2. leaving john de Latimer her next heir 
i Esc. ●9 〈◊〉 ●. n. 51. Et Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 28 , than thirteen years of age.  
At the Funeral of Manned his first Wife, there were offered 
k Ex Registro Dunelm. Eccles. ut supra f. 139 a.  in the Church of Durham, six clothes of Gold, whereof several Vestments were made, viz. Two for the High Altar; as also one Chesible and two Tunicles.  
But I return to Ralph.  
In 7 Rich. 2. this Ralph 
Ralph.  was joined in Commission 
l Rot. Sco●. 7 R. 2. m. 8.  with Henry, Earl of Northumberland, and the Lord Nevil of Raby, his Father, (with others) for receiving that twenty four thousand marks (formerly mentioned) in full satisfaction of the Ransom of David de Brus, King of Scotland.  
In 9 Rich. 2. he was (together with Thomas, Son to the Lord Clifford) made Governor 
m Pat. 9 R. ●. p. 1. m. 22.  of the Castle and City of Carlisle; and likewise, a Commissioner 
n Rot. Scoc. 9 R. 2 m. 1. , for the Guardianship of the West Marches; all this being in his Father's life time: And in 12 Rich. 2. doing his homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 12 R. 2. m. 20.  of his Lands. Moreover, the same year (after his Father's death) he was joined in Commission 
p Rot. Scoc. 12 R. 〈…〉  with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, in the Government of the City of Carlisle, and custody of the West Marches. About which time he also obtained the King's Charter 
q Rot. Cart. 12 R. 2. n. 〈◊〉.  for a weekly Market every Monday at his Lordship of Middleham in Com. Ebor. As also an yearly Fair on the Feast day of S. Alkeld the Virgin; and likewise leave to enclose his Woods at Raskelff, adjoining to the Forest of Galtres; and to make a Park there, with three Deer-leaps, being then constituted Warden 
r Pat 12 R. 2. p 2. m. 8.  of all the King's Forests beyond Trent for life.  
In 14 Rich. 2. he was made one 
s Rot. Sco●. 14 R. 2. m. 2.  of the Commissioners to treat with those from the Kings of France and Scotland, touching the observation of the Truce made betwixt the King of England, and them: And in 18 Rich. 2. was joined in the like Commission 
t Rot. ●ran●. 18 R. 2. m. 3. , to treat of Peace with the Scots.  
In this year he obtained Licence 
u Pat. 18 R. 2. p. ●. m. 15.  from the King, to enfeoff john de Nevil, his Son and Heir, and Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, in all his Lands at Sutton in Galtres; to hold to them, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten. And in 20 Rich. 2. obtained 
x Pat 20 R. 2. p. 2. m. 17.  the Castle of Work upon tweed, from Sir john Montague Knight, in exchange for certain other Lands.  
In 21 Rich. 2. (21 Dec.) he was made Constable 
y Pat. 21 R 2. p. 1. m. 18. ●  of the Tower of London. Shortly after which, viz. in the Parliament begun after Christmas, the King advanced 
z Th. Wals. in A. 1398. p 392. n. 10▪ Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 17. Rot. Parl. 2 R. 2 n 35  him to the Title of Earl of Westmoreland.  
Being 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. 8.  of the Privy Council to that King, he obtained 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. 8.  from him the Honour of Penreth, with its Appurtenances; as also 
c Pat. 21 R 2. p. 3. m. 1.  all those Royalties in the County of Westmoreland, which justly belonged to the Crown, and which had been unduly withheld by the Heirs of Robert de Vipount, to enjoy during his life. And from 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. s.  john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, had a Grant of Fiendeleze in Richmondshire; but upon 
e Th' Wals. p. 395. n. 30.  the landing of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, at Ravenspur (who had been banished in 21 Rich. 2.) this Earl, with other of the Nobles, who feared 
f Th' Wals. p. 395. n. 30.  the King's tyranny, met him; and was one 
g Ibid. 396. n. 30. 〈◊〉 20.  or those who attended him at Westminster, upon the morrow after Michaelmas-day, where, and at which time, King Richard made a formal resignation 
h Ibid. 396. n. ●0. 〈◊〉 20.  of the Government, desiring 
i Ibid. 396. n. ●0. 〈◊〉 20. , that the same Henry, Duke of Lancaster, might succeed him therein.  
Which Henry (thereupon King, by the name of Henry the Fourth) in the first year of His Reign, gave 
k Ib. p. 400. Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 17.  unto this Earl, the County and Honour of Richmond for term of life, constituting 
m Pat. 1 R 4. p 1. m. 15.  him likewise Earl Marshal of England.  
Soon after which, adhering firmly to that King, he stoutly resisted 
n ●x C●ll. R. 〈◊〉. S.  the Earl of Northumberland, in his Rebellious attempts; and forced 
o ●x C●ll. R. 〈◊〉. S.  him with his Army, which was advanced almost as far as Durham, back to Proudho●; whereupon Henry Hotspur, (Son to that Earl) was routed and slain 
p Ibid.  in the Battle of Shrewsbury.  
In 2 Hen. 4. he was constituted 
q Rot. Franc. 2 H. 4. m. 16.  one of the Commissioners to treat with Rupert, King of Romans, touching a marriage betwixt Lewes, the eldest Son of Rupert, and Blanch, eldest Daughter to King Henry the Fourth; and the same year made Governor 
r Ex Autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  of the Town and Castle of Carlisle, as also 
s Ex Autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland. And in 3 Hen. 4. Governor 
t Rot Scoc. 3 H. 4. m. 2.  of Roxborough Castle in Scotland, for ten years. Moreover, in 6 Hen. 4. one 
u Rot. Scoc. 6 H. 4. m. 4.  of the Commissioners to treat with the King of Scots, or such persons as he should appoint, upon the twenty fourth of March at Han●en-stank, upon a Truce betwixt both Kingdoms: In which year he obtained a Charter 
x Rot. Cart. ● H. 4● n. 9  for Free Warren in his Lordship of Kett●ewel in Craven, with liberty to Impark three hundred Acres of Land there.  
And the same year, upon that Insurrection 
y Th. Wals. p 414. n. 40. & ●15. n 10 & 20. ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Richard Scrope, Archbishop of York, and Thomas Mowbray, Earl Marshal, at Schupton-Moor near York, making a seeming 
z Th. Wals. p 414. n. 40. & ●15. n 10 & 20. ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  compliance with that Bishop, he took him prisoner 
a Th. Wals. p 414 n. 40 & ●15. n 10 & 20. ●x Coll. R. Gl. S. , without any fight, and delivered 
b Th. Wals. p 414 n. 40 & ●15. n 10 & 20. ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  him to the King.  
In 10 Hen. 4. he procured the King's Charter 
c Rot Cart. de An 10. 11, & 12 H. 4. n. 21.  for Free-chase in all his Demesn-Lands at Kett●ewel beforementioned: And in 12 Hen. 4. was again constituted 
d Rot Scoc. 12 H. 4. m. 12.  one of the Commissioners to treat with those from Scotland upon a General Truce.  
In 3 Hen. 5. he obtained a Charter 
e Cart● & 4 H 5. n 1.  from the King, for Free-chase in all his Lands of Burton in Bishop dale, Walden, West Witton, and Penhil. In 6 Hen. 5. he was 
f Th. Wals. 445.  with the King at the Siege of ●ame in Normandy. And in 1 Hen. 6. again constituted 
g Pat. ● & 2 H. 6. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners to treat with james, King of Scotland, for a firm Peace betwixt both Realms.  
This Earl Ralph ●ounded 
h Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  the Collegiate Church at Staindrope, in the Bishopric of Durham, for one Master, six Priests, six Clerks; six Esquires, six Grooms, and six poor people; amply endowing it with Lands and Revenues.  
And having wedded two Wives', viz. Margaret, Daughter of 
i Catal. of Nob. by R ●.  Hugh, Earl Sta●ford, (for which Marriage, a special Dispensation 
k Ex ipso Autoger, nuper in castro de Stafford.  from Pope Vrban the Fifth was obtained, in regard 
l Ex ipso Autoger, nuper in castro de Stafford.  they were within the third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity) who dying ●. junii, An. 1370. (44 Edw. 3.) was buried 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl S.  in the Choir at Brancepath;) and joan; the Daughter 
n Pat. 22 ●. 2. p 3 m. 〈◊〉 per laspex.  of john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, Widow 
o Pat. 22 ●. 2. p 3 m. 〈◊〉 per laspex.  of Sir Robert Ferrer (of 〈◊〉) Knight (who died 
p Esc. 19 H 6. n. 40.  13 Nou. 19 Hen. 6.) and was buried 
q 〈…〉  at Lincoln) departed 
r Esc. 4 H. 6. n. 37.  this life 21 Oc●ols. 4 Hen. 6. (and lieth buried in the midst of the Choir at Staindr●pe, unde●●● stately Tomb, whereon are the Figures of himself, and both his wives) being then seized 
s Esc. 4 H. 6. n. 37.  of the Manor of Stiford in Com. Northumbr. As also of the Manor of Bostou, called Burt●●all (on the East part of the River) the Seek of Muniby; the Manors of Wikes, Frompton, Ledenham, Fi●●eck; and Was●ing●●●gh, in Com. Linc. The Manor of Chesthunt in Com. Hertf. Clavering and Calmore in Com. Essex; the Castle and Manor of Sheriff-Hoton; the Manors of Elinington, Sklepembeck, Yaresthorp, Raskel, Howke, Soreby, Wiberfosse, Stanfordbrigge, Haunt-Burton, K●ayton, Rise, Sutton super Da●went, Shithorne, in Herford-Lithe; Apelton in Ridale, the Castle, Manor and Lordship of Middelham; the Manors of Carlton, Coverdale, West Witon, Woodhal, Kettlewel in Craven; Thoraldby, New-Bigg●●g, with Bishopdale, Bainbrigge, Esi●gwold, and Hoby; Gilling, Aldeburgh, ●owes, Forset, Danby, Catrike, Arkelgarthdale, and New forest, also of the Castle of Richmond, with its Members, the Manors of Snape, Well, Crakhal, Rand, Newton, East Hawkeswel, Ruskby, Faceby, Earlton, in Eleveland; Hllderwel, Caldingston, South Couton, Fergherby, Leybourne; Sutton in Galtres, with the Bailiwick of Longbergh, all in the County of York. Likewise of the Manor of Balingbourne in Cambridgeshire; Penreth, Soureby, the Hamle●s of Langwathby, Scoutby, Carleton, Lidell, Gamelesby, Blener●asset; Wigton in Allerdase; and Bolton in Allerdale, all in Com. Cumbr. Leaving Ralph Nevil 
i Ibid.  his Grandson (viz. Son of john, his eldest Son, who deceased in his life time) his next heir, than 
k Ibid.  Nineteen years of age.  
Which joan (the second,) Wise of this Earl Ralph, Founded 
l Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m 5.  a Chantry at the Altar, where Katherine (Swinford) her Mother, lay buried, in the Cathedral Church of Lincoln, for two Priests to celebrate Divine Service daily thereat, for the good estate of King Henry the Sixth, Henry, Cardinal of England, and of herself, during this life; and for their Souls after their departure hence: As also for the Souls of K. Henry the Fourth, john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, Katherine (Swinford) his wife, Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland, her late Husband; and all their Ancestors and Benefactors; and departed 
m 〈…〉  this life 13 Nou. 19 Hen. 6. leaving Richard Nevil, than Earl of Salisbury, her Son and Heir, 
n 〈…〉  forty years of age.  
But I return to john, eldest Son to this last mentioned Ralph.  
This john, 
john.  in 12 Hen. 4. was made Governor 
o Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 H 4. m. 10.  of the Castle of Roxborough in Scotland, for ten years: And in 2 Hen. 5. constituted 
p R●●. Scoc. 2 H. 5. m. 18.  Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland. Moreover, in 3 Hen. 5. joined in Commission 
q Pat. 3 H. 5. p ● m 6.  with the Lord Grey of Codnore, to receive Henry the Son of Sir Henry Percy Knight, at the hands of the Duke of Albany, Governor of Scotland, and to bring him to the King.  
In 5 Hen. 5. being still Warden 
r Rot. Scoc. 5 H 5. m. 6.  of the West Marches, and the King's Lieutenant 
s Rot. Scoc. 5 H 5. m. 6.  there, he had a special Commission 
t Rot. Scoc. 5 H 5. m. 6.  to conclude a Truce with the Scots, from two Months to two Months. In which year he was made Governor 
u Pat. 5 H▪ 5. m 21.  of the Town and Castle of Ueruoil in▪ France; and soon after had another Commission 
x Ibid. m. 16.  to receive all, and all manner of Castles, Lordships, Forts, Cities, Towns, and other places, in France and Normandy, into his hands, for the King's behoof; as also to assault and subdue those which yielded not, and to place Garrisons in them.  
Lastly, having married Elizabeth, Daughter 
y cattle of Nob. by R. B.  of Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent; he departed 
z cattle of Nob. by R. B.  this life in An. 1423. (2 Hen. 6.) his Father then living; and lieth 
a Sto●●s Survey, 345.  buried in the Grey Friar's Church in London.  
Which Elizabeth being 
b Claus. 9 H 9 m. ●6.  the fifth Sister and Coheir to Edmund, Earl of Kent; upon Partition of the Lands of Edmund her Brother, had for her Purparty, an Assignation 
c Rot. Fin. 11 H. 4. m. 13.  of the Manors of Hornlington and Aton; as also a certain Pasture called Colpighil, Youland, Northaverflat, on the North; Raulinflat, Senederningham, Westhel, Langlands, Twelfhendes, Northaverflat, on the South; the Leys near Thurstanslat; a certain Pasture called Benerclolt, extending to Hulgot in Com. Ebor. The Manor of Athford in the Peke in Com. Derb. And Allerton in Shirewood in Com. Nottingh. As also 
d Rot. Fin. 12 H. 4. m. 7.  the Manor and Hundred of Liston, the Manors of Kenton, Shaftbery, Chatescumb: A Fee-farm of eighteen pound four shillings four pence Rend, from the Abbot of Clive, for the Manor of Brompton in Com. Dorset. And twenty six pound twenty pence Fee-farm of the Manor and Town of Balingstoke, with the Hundred; and departed 
e Esc. 1 H. 6. n. 45.  this life upon Friday next before the Feast of the Epiphany, 1 Hen. 6.  
¶ The other Children of this Earl Ralph, were these, viz. 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  By Margaret his first Wife, Ralph, who wedded 
g Rot. Fin. 13 H. 4. m. 14. Claus 9 H. 5 m. ●6.  Mary, the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Robert perrer's of Oversky in Com. War. Knight; Maud married to Peter Lord Mauley; Alice to Sir Thomas Grace of Heton, and after to Sir Gilbert de Lancaster; Philippe to Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillefland; Margaret to Richard Lord Scrope of Bolton; Anne to Sir Gilbert de Humfranvile Knight; Margery, Abbess of Berking; and Elizabeth, a Nun at the Minoresses in London. And by joan his second Wife, eight Sons, viz. Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury; William Lord Fauconberge; George Lord Latimer; Edward Lord Bergavenny; Robert, Bishop of Durham, (of all which, I shall speak farther by and by) Cuthbert, Henry, and Thomas, who died without issue: And five Daughters, viz. Catherine, first married to john Monbray, Duke of Norfolk, and afterwards 
h 〈…〉  to Sir john Widvile Knight, Son of Richard, Earl Rivers; Eleanor (elsewhere called Elizabeth 
i Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 158●. n. 5. ) first 
k Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 158●. n. 5.  to Richard Lord Spenser, and afterwards to Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland; Anne, first to Humphrey, Duke of Bucikngham; and afterwards 
l Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 1582. n. 5.  to Walter Blount Lord Montjoy; jane a Nun; and Cioely to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York.  
¶ ay now come to Ralph, 
Ralph  Earl of Westmoreland, Son of this last mentioned john. This Ralph, after the death of Elizabeth his Mother, had 
m Pat. 4. H ●. p. 2. m. 20.  forty pound per annum allowed▪ him by the King for his maintenance, being then in minority: And in 4 Hen. 6. an Augmentation thereof, to the sum of fifty pound sixteen shillings eight pence; to be paid out of the Fee-farm of the Town of Newcastle upon Tine. After which, within the compass of the same year, the King granted 
n Ibid. m. 〈◊〉.  the benefit of his marriage to Sir john Ratcliff, Seneschal of Aquitane.  
But more I have not seen of him, than that in 21 Hen. 6. he had 
o Rot. Fin. 2● H. 6. m. ●. , in right of Eliza●eth his Mother, the fourth 
p Rot. Fin. 2● H. 6. m. ●.  Sister, and Coheir to Edmund, Earl of Kent, and Cousin 
q Rot. Fin. 2● H. 6. m. ●.  and Heir to Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, for her Purparty, and Assignation 
r Rot. Fin. 2● H. 6. m. ●.  of the Manor of Bese●y in Com. Linc. and ten pound Ren● in Skeldingthorp; threescore and four Acres of Wood in the Manor of Brunne, with a certain parcel of Wood there, called the New Park; as also twenty three pound ten shillings yearly Rent, issuing out of the Abbey of Kirkstall; and four pound six shillings six pence Rend out of the Manor of Blisworth in Com. Northampt. And that he married 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to his first Wife, Elizabeth, the Daughter of Henry Lord Percy, surnamed Hotspur (Son and Heir to Henry, Earl of Northumberland) Widow 
t Esc. 15 H 6. n. 55.  of john, Lord Clifford: by whom he had issue 
u Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 14.  john, his Son and Heir; and to his second 
x Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 14.  Margaret, the Daughter and Heir of Sir Reginald Cobbam Knight; but by her had no 
y Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 14.  issue. As also, that he died in 2 Rich. 3.  
Which john by his Testament 
z Waldby, ●. 217.  bearing date 1 Dec. An. 1449 (27 Hen. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the midst of the Choir of the Abbey of Haut-Emprice in Com. Ebor. and gave thereunto for his Cors praesenté, a Courser called Lidiard Nevil, appointing, that an honest and cunning Priest should sing there for his Soul, by the space of a Twelvemonth after his death, and to have for his salary ten marks. Moreover, he bequeathed to that Abbey, his Gown of Cloth of Gold blew, to make a Vestment, as also his Doublet of the same; moreover, a Gown of Black Velvet, and all his Doublets of Velvet: Likewise a standing Silver Cup, thereof to make a Chalice. And having married 
a Catal. of Nob by R. ●.  Anne, Daughter of john Holland, Duke of Exeter; departed 
b Esc. 29 〈◊〉. 6. n. 13.  this life 20 Martii, 29 Hen. 6. without issue, leaving Sir john Nevil Knight, his Father's Brother, his next 
c Esc. 29 〈◊〉. 6. n. 13.  Heir, than thirty years of age.  
This Sir john Nevil took to Wife 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, the Widow of his Nephew (Daughter to john Holland, Duke of Exeter) and being slain 
k Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 715.  at Towt●●. Field, upon Palm Sunday, 1 Edw. 4. there stoutly fight for the Lancastrian Interest (his Brother the Earl being then alive) left issue by her, a Son called Ralph; 
Ralph.  who upon the death of the Earl, his Uncle, which happened 
l Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 14.  3 Nou. 2 Rich. 3. was found to be 
m Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 14.  his next Kinsman and Heir, being then twenty eight years of age; and succeeded him in this Honour, was 
n Poled. Vir. p 602 n. 30 & 40. & p. 603.  one of the chief in that Army, commanded by Thomas, Earl of Surrey, in 9 Hen. 7. when james, King of Scotland, invaded this Realm, and besieged Norham Castle; upon 
o Poled. Vir. p 602 n. 30 & 40. & p. 603.  advance whereof, the Scots retreated 
p Poled. Vir. p 602 n. 30 & 40. & p. 603. , whereupon the English wasted 
q Poled. Vir. p 602 n. 30 & 40. & p. 603.  the Borders. But this is all that I have seen of him, other then that he took to Wife 
r Catal. of 〈◊〉 by R. E.  Marga●●t, the Daughter of Sir Roger Booth of Barton in Com. Lanc. Knight (Brother to Laurence, Archbishop of York.) Which Margaret lieth buried on the South side of the Choir at Branspat●; by whom he had issue 
s Catal. of 〈◊〉 by R. E.  Ralph, who married 
t Catal. of 〈◊〉 by R. E.  Editha, Daughter of Sir William Sands of ... in Com. Southampt. and died in the life time of his Father. He had likewise a Daughter called Anne, wedded 
u Catal. of 〈◊〉 by R. E.  to Sir William Conyers Knight.  
It is said 
x Lel. I●● Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 & 81.  that this Earl died at Hornby Castle in Richmond●hire, for grief of the loss of his eldest Son (who lieth 
y Lel. I●● Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 & 81.  buried at Branspath, in a Chapel on the South side of the Choir) and that he himself was buried in the Parish Church of Horn●y; but the time of his death, I find not.  
So that to him succeeded 
a Catal. of No● by R. ●.  Ralph, his Grandson and Heir; who in 22 Hen. 8. 
b Pat. 2● H. ●. p 1.  having Livery of his Lands, was one of those that subscribed 
c Herb. Hist. of H 8. p. 3●● & 306.  the Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they gave him to understand; That unless he did comply with King Henry, in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine, they would shake off his Supremacy.  
This Ralph married 
d cattle▪ of Nob. ● R. B.  Catherine, Daughter of Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, and by her had issue 
e cattle▪ of Nob. ● R. B.  seven Sons, viz. 
f cattle▪ of Nob. ● R. B.  Henry, his Son and Heir, Sir Thomas Nevil Knight, Edward, Christopher, Ralph, George, and Cuthbert; and nine Daughters, viz. Eleanor, who died without issue; Dorothy, Wife of Ioh●, Earl of Oxford, (for which marriage, there was a special Act 
g 〈…〉  of Parliament in 18 Hen. 8. Marry to Sir Thomas Danby Knight; joan; Margaret to Henry Manors, Earl of Rutland; Elizabeth to Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillesland; Eleanor to Sir Bryan Stapleton Knight; Anne to Sir Fouke Grevill of Beauchamps Court in Com. War. Knight; and Ursula, and departed 
h 〈…〉  this life 24 April, 3 Edw. 6.  
To him succeeded Henry 
〈…〉  his Son and Heir; who first took 
i 〈…〉  to Wife, jane, the Daughter of Thomas Manors, Earl of Rutland; and by her had issue 
k 〈…〉 , Charles, his Son and Heir, and four Daughters, viz. Eleanor, Wife of Sir William Pelpham Knight, Master of the Ordnance; Katherine married 
l 〈…〉  to Sir john Constable of Kirkby Knowle in Com. Ebor. Also 
m 〈…〉  Mary and Adeline who died unmarried. He secondly wedded 
n 〈…〉  Margaret, Daughter of Sir Richard Cholmley Knight, Widow of Sir Henry Gascoigne Knight; by whom he had issue 
o 〈…〉  Margaret and Elizabeth.  
This Henry by his Testament 
p 〈…〉  bearing date 18 Aug. An. 1563. (5 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Staindro●e, in the Bishopric of Durham, under the Tomb that last was made, nigh to the Lady jane his Wife; and departed this life the the same Month, as it seems, for the Probate of his Will bears date upon the twelfth of September next ensuing.  
To whom succeeded, Charles, 
Charles.  his Son and Heir. Which Charles in An. 1569. (11 Eliz.) being privy 
q Camd. Annals in An. 1569.  to the intended marriage of Mary, Queen of Scotland, (than prisoner in England) and sensible 
q Camd. Annals in An. 1569.  of the danger, submitted 
r Camd. Annals in An. 1569.  himself to the Earl of Sussex, at that time Precedent of the North, desiring 
s Camd. Annals in An. 1569.  his intercession to Queen Elizabeth on his behalf.  
But after this, there being a rumour 
t Camd. Annals in An. 1569.  that multitudes of people resorted to him, and to the Earl of Northumberland; the Lord Precedent sent 
u Ibid.  for them: But representing 
x Ibid.  to them what he had heard, they utterly denied 
y Ibid.  themselves to be guilty of any conspiracy; assuring 
z Ibid.  him, That they would, both of them, adventure their lives against all Traitors whatsoever. Nevertheless, contrary to these their asseverations, this Earl got 
a Ibid.  together all the power he could; the Earl of Northumberland coming 
b Ibid.  by night to him at his Castle of Branspath; and there, both of them suggesting 
c Ibid.  to their followers: First, That they were thus met together for the defence of Queen Elizabeth; and next, That all the English Nobleses were resolved to restore the Romish Religion. But to others, That 
d Ibid.  they did thus put themselves in Arms, to prevent upstarts from trampling upon the old Nobility; and so appeared 
e Ibid.  in open Rebellion.  
Whereupon the Lord Precedent raising Forces, and marching 
f Ibid.  towards them, they fled 
g Ibid.  into Scotland, this Earl first lurking there with Carr of Fernihurst, and thence into the Netherlands; where he was received 
h Ibid.  by the Spaniard, and continued 
i Ibid.  till his great age and death; being attainted 
k Journal of P●●l. n. 16.  here in the Parliament of 13 Eliz. and all his Possessions confiscate.  
He married 
l Ca●al. of N●●●l. by R. B.  Anne, Daughter of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, (Sister of Thomas, Duke of Norfolk) by whom he had issue 
m Ca●al of N●●●l. by R. B.  these only Daughters, viz. Catherine, Wife of Sir Thomas Grace of Thillingham in Com. Northumbr. Knight; Eleanor never married; Margaret, Wife of Nicholas Pudsey of ... And Anne, the Wife of David Engleby, Brother of Sir William Engleby of Ripley in Com. Ebor. Knight.   

Thomas Nevil, Lord Furnival.  
THis Thomas was Brother to Ralph, Lord Nevil, the first Earl of Weltmorland; and having married 
a Esc. 6 R. ●. n. 41. Claus 7 R 2. n. 414  joan, the Daughter and Heir of William, Lord Furnival, in 7 Rich. 2. making proof 
b Esc. 6 R. ●. n. 41. Claus 7 R 2. n. 414  of her age and doing 
c Esc. 6 R. ●. n. 41. Claus 7 R 2. n. 414  his Fealty, had Livery 
d Esc. 6 R. ●. n. 41. Claus 7 R 2. n. 414  of the Lands whereof her Father died seized, viz. 
e Esc. 6 R. ●. n. 41. Claus 7 R 2. n. 414  The Manor of Dagworth, in the Parish of Elmdon in Essex; as also of the Manor of Craw●ery in Elmdon; and Cristhall; Cogshall in Elmdon and Arkisden; with the Manors of Lerbery and Piccots, all in Com. Essex. Likewise of the Manor of Dagworth in Com. Suff. Stoke-Uerdon and Winelsford in Com. Wilts. Wirkson in Com. Nottingh. Eyum in Com. Derb... And of the Castle and Manor of Sheffield In Com. Ebor. And being thereupon summoned 
f Claus. 7 R. 〈◊〉 in dorso.  to Parliament the same year▪ had thenceforth the stile and title of Lord Furnival.  
In 18 Rich. 2. he was joined in Commission 
g Rot. Scoc. 18 R. 2 m 3.  with john, Bishop of S. David's, and others, to treat of Peace with the Scots.  
Moreover, in 19 Rich. 2. upon the death 
h Esc 19 R. 2. n. 28.  of joan, the Widow of Thomas, Lord Furnival, (elder Brother to William her Father) he likewise had Livery in right of the before-specified joan his Wife, of the Manor of Alveron in Com. Staff. As also of the Manors of Treton and Hoton-Painell in Com. Ebor. which that Widow held, during her life in Dower. And in 1 Hen. 4. was constituted 
k Rot. Scoc. 1 H 4. m. 14.  Warden of all Anandale; as also Constable of the Castle of Loughmaban, in the West Marches of Scotland.  
In 2 Hen. 4. surviving her, he married 
l P●● 2 H. 4. p. 3. m. ●.  Ankaret, the Widow of Sir Richard Talbot Knight, Sister 
m Rot. 〈◊〉. ● R. 2 m. 2●.  of john, Son to john Lord Strange of Blackmere, Cousin 
n Rot. 〈◊〉. ● R. 2 m. 2●.  and Heir of Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir to the said john.  
In 5 Hen. 4. upon 
o Y●●●l. N●●str. in An. 1404.  the Grant in Parliament of two Fifteen to the King; the Commons took care that 
p Y●●●l. N●●str. in An. 1404.  this Thomas Lord Furnival should receive all the Money, and lay it out in the King's Wars. In which year, he was also entrusted 
q ●ot. Scoc. 5 H. 4. m. 1●.  to receive the Castles of Barwick upon tweed, Alnwick, and Werkworth, in Com. Northumbr. From those, who then had the custody of them; and to be Governor 
r ●ot. Scoc. 5 H. 4. m. 1●.  of them all, until farther order.  
And by his Testament 
s Arundel, Vol. 2●5 b. Probat. 17 Mar●●, eodem Anno.  bearing date 12 Martii, An. 1406. (8 Hen. 4.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Priory of Wirksop, but without any great pomp. He thereby gave to the King his best Cup of Gold, with a Cover; to the Fabric of the Steeple at Wirksop forty pounds; to the Lady Ali●e Deincourt, his Sister, two hundred pounds; to john Talbot and Maud his Wife (his own Daughter) his best Bed, with all the Furniture thereto, appointing, that his Feoffees of certain Lands in Wirksop should cause his Obits to be solemnly kept every year, in the Priory Church of Wirksop, with Placebo, and Dirige, and Mass of Requiem, by Note, on the morrow. And departed 
t L●b. C●dul 8 H. ●. p. 90.  this life in 8 Hen. 4. being then seized 
u L●b. C●dul 8 H. ● p. 90.  of the Castle and Manor of Sheffield, and Manors of Treton and Whiston in Com. Ebor. As also of the Castle and Manor of Alveton in Com. Staff. Likewise of the Manor of Farnhom in Com. Buck. Sutton Madock, Corsham, and Wrockwardine, in Com. Salop. And in right 
x Ibid.  of Ankeret his Wife, of the Manor of Eccleswell, the Lordship of Godrich Castle, the Hundred of Irchenfield, with the Manors of Wormlow and Penyard in Com. Heref. And divers Lordships in other Counties; leaving issue 
y Ibid.  by the before-specified joan (his first Wife) two only Daughters, viz. Maud and joan, his next Heirs; and was buried 
z Mon. Angglic. Vol. 2. 938 ●. l. 7. & b. n. 60.  in the Priory of Wirksop, above the Choir, where stood 
a Lel. Itin. Vol 5. f. 78.  a fair Tomb erected to his memory.  
Which Maud was married 
b Rot. Fin. ● H. 4. m. 11.  to the famous john Talbot, afterwards Earl of Shrewsbury; whereupon the Lands of her Inheritance came to that Noble Family.   

Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury.  
THis Richard, being the eldest Son to Ralph Nevil, Earl of Westmoreland, by joan his second Wife; was Warden 
a Rot. Scoc. 1 & 2 H. 6. m. 5.  of the West Marches toward Scotland, in 1 & 2 Hen. 6. As also (together with the Earl of Northumberland, and some others) appointed 
b Ibid.  one of the Commissioners to treat with james the First, than King of Scotland, or his Ambassadors, for a firm Peace betwixt both Kingdoms. And taking to Wife 
c Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  Alice the sole Daughter and Heir to Thomas de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, had 
d Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57 , in her right (upon his death) the title of Earl of Salisbury attributed to him: For so, not only the Inquisition 
e Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  then taken, doth import; but the Letters Patents 
f Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 4. m 3.  of King Henry the Sixth, bearing date 4 Maii, in the twentieth year of His Reign; which do manifest, that, by reason Alice his Wife, was Daughter and Heir to the before specified Thomas de Mantacute, Earl of Salisbury; and that he had issue by her at the time of his death (she also then living) he ought to enjoy that Title for term of his life.  
Whereupon in 7 Hen. 6. doing his homage, he had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 7 H 6. m. 9  of her Lands, she being then twenty two years of age.  
After which, viz. in 9 Hen. 6. the King considering 
h Pat. 9 H 6. p 2. m. 1.  the chargeable preparation made by this Earl, to attend him in his then designed expedition for 〈◊〉; and that he was obliged in a very large sum, to fulfil the Testament of Thomas, Earl of Salisbury, deceased (Father of Alice his Wife) as also to give Alms for the health of his Soul, and to reward his Servants: And moreover 
i Pat. 9 H 6. p 2. m. 1. , considering that this Earl had then two Sons and two Daughters, at that time not preferred; did, of his special Grace and Favor, and by the advice of his Council, grant 
k Pat. 9 H 6. p 2. m. 1. , That whereas the Manors of Erlestoke in Com. Wilts Sweinstone,. in the Isle of Wight, Ringwood, Warblington, and Hunton; as also the Castle of Christ-Church-Twineham, and the Borough, with the Manor of Westover, and Hundred of Christ-Church in Com. Southampt. which he then held in right of the same Alice his Wife, viz. the Manors of Erlestoke, Warblington, and Hunton, by virtue of a certain Grant made by King Edward the Second, to Ralph de Mouthemer, and Thomas and Edward, his Sons (Nephews to the King) and to the Heirs of the said Thomas, Son of Ralph, Ancestor of the said Alice, and whose heir she the said Alice was (viz. Daughter of Thomas, Son of john, Son of john, Son of Margaret, Daughter of Thomas, Son of Ralph,) that, if the said Thomas, Son of Ralph, should depart this life without issue of his Body; those Manors, after the death of Ralph and Thomas, and Edward, Son of the said Ralph, should remain to the Heirs of the Body of Edward; and in default thereof, to King Edward, his Heirs and Successors. And, that the Manors of Sweinston and Ringwood, and the said Castle and Borough, with the Manor of Westover, and Hundred aforesaid, by virtue of a Grant of King Edward the Third, should remain to William de Montacute, Ancestor of her the said Alice, and to Catherine, Wife of the same William, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten (which William was Brother to Alice) and in default of issue by him, to return to King Edward the Third; as also, that john, Archbishop of York, and certain other persons in that Grant named, should hold all those Lordships and Manors, to them and their Heirs, so long as any Heir of the said Thomas Monthermer should remain.  
In 11 Hen. 6. this Earl Richard was again constituted 
l Rot. Scoc. 11 H 6. m 9  Warden of all the West Marches towards Scotland; and the next year following, Warden 
m Rot. Scoc. 12 H 6. m. ●●▪  of both East and West Marches.  
In 14 Hen. 6. he was retained 
n Ex Autogr. penès Cl●●●. Pell. , by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France and Normandy, with three Bannerets, seven Knights, two hundred forty nine Men at Arms, and a thousand and forty Archers. Whereupon the King considering 
o Pat. 14 H. 6. p. 1. ●. ●.  the great affection, which he had to serve him in those Wars, and that certain Moneys were due to him for his service, as Warden of the East and West Marches towards Scotland, granted 
p Pat. 14 H. 6. p. 1. ●. ●.  to him the sum of seven hundred pounds (part of the Moneys so due;) which sum he was, by Contract, to have paid unto the King for the marriage of his Children, on the days of their Espousals: And the same year ratified 
q Ibid. 〈◊〉. ●. m. 34.  that Grant formerly made to him by john, Duke of Bedford, (the King's Uncle) of fifty pounds' annuity, out of the Lordship of Kendale; together with the Stewardship of that Manor, to enjoy for term of his life; he being at that time to serve the King in his Wars of France; and joined 
r Rot. 〈◊〉 14 H. 6. n. ●  in Commission with Richard, Duke of York, and others, to treat with the French, concerning a firm Peace betwixt both Realms.  
In 19 Hen. 6. upon 
s Rot. 〈◊〉. 19 H. 6. m. 10.  the death of joan, Countess of Westmoreland (his Mother) he had Livery 
t Rot. 〈◊〉. 19 H. 6. m. 10.  of certain Lands, which she held for term of her life, his homage being respited: And in 21 Hen. 6. in right 
u Rot. 〈◊〉. 21 H. 6. m. 8.  of Alice his Wife, as she was Daughter and Heir 
x Rot. 〈◊〉. 21 H. 6. m. 8.  to Eleanor, third Sister, and one of the Coheirs to Edmund Earl of Kent, had Livery 
y Rot. 〈◊〉. 21 H. 6. m. 8.  of the Manor of Chesterfield in Com. Derb. The Manors of Houton, North Kelsey, and Fulne●by, ten pounds yearly Rend in Skeldingthorp; thirty four Acres of Wood, lying within the Manor of Brun in Com. Linc. Sixteen pound and eighteen pence Feefarm Rent, out of the Abbey of Kirkstall in Com. Ebor. And three pound six shillings eight pence Feefarm Rent, issuing out of the Manor of Blisworth in Com. Northampt. as her Purparty of that Inheritance.  
In 26 Hen. 6. being then again 
z Or●g. 26 H. 6. Ro●. 39  Warden of the West Marches, as also Governor of Carlisle (together with his Son Richard, Earl of Warwick) he obtained a Grant 
a Or●g. 26 H. 6. Ro●. 39  of Nine thousand eighty three pounds six shillings eight pence per annum, out of the Customs for thirty years. And in 29 Hen. 6. was constituted 
b Rot. Scoc. 29 H 6. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace with the Ambassadors of james, King of Scotland. So likewise 
c Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. 1. , in 30 Hen. 6. to treat with james de Douglas upon those Articles by him signed. Moreover, in 32 Hen. 6. with the Earls of Oxford, Shrewsbury, and five other of the Nobility, he undertook 
d Ex Autog. 〈◊〉 Cle●●. Pell.  the Guard of the Seas for three year, being allowed 
e Ex Autog. 〈◊〉 Cle●●. Pell.  the King's Subsidy of Tonnage and Poundage, for the support of that charge; and was again 
f 〈…〉  made one of the Wardens of the West Marches, as also Lord Chancellor 
g Claus. 32 H. 6. in 〈◊〉 m. 8.  of England.  
But, about this time, Richard, Duke of York, thirsting after the Crown, whereunto he had so fair a title (though King Henry the Sixth then Reigning, was the third of the Lancastrian Family, who had till then enjoyed it) pretending 
h Polyd. Vir. p. 503.  miscarriages in the Government, and ascribing 
i Polyd. Vir. p. 503.  the chief cause thereof to Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, who then bore much sway; amongst other powerful Men of those days, associated 
k Ibid.  to himself this Richard, Earl of Salisbury, and his Son Richard, then Earl of Warwick; and having got these two on his side, put 
l Ibid.  himself in Arms (as in my Discourse of that Duke, I shall more fully show.)  
Pursuing therefore my story of this Earl, I am to take notice that in 33 Hen. 6. he raised 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 711.  all the power he could, in aid of the Duke of York, upon pretence 
n Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 711.  of removing the Duke of Somerset from the King. Whereupon marching 
o Ibid.  towards London, they encountered 
p Ibid.  the King's Forces at S. Alban, and there slew 
q Ibid.  many of them (this being the first Battle at that place.)  
And in 36 Hen. 6. upon 
r 〈…〉  that overture made by the King, unto the Duke of York, for a fair and peaceable reconciliation betwixt them; this Earl accompanied 
s 〈…〉  that Duke to London, with a great power, fearing 
t 〈…〉  otherwise they might he ensnared. Moreover, in 37 Hen. 6. continuing 
u 〈…〉  still a stout Champion for the House of York, he underwent 
x 〈…〉  a sharp encounter against Sir james A●dley, Commander of the King's Forces at 
y 2● Sept.  Blore Heath, near Dranton in Shropshire, wherein Audley himself was slain 
z Polyd. Virg. & Stow, ut supra.  and all the chief of his Army killed 
a Polyd. Virg. & Stow, ut supra.  or taken 
b Polyd. Virg. & Stow, ut supra.  prisoners. Soon after which, Sir Thomas Nevil, and Sir john (younger Sons to this Earl) being both of them hurt 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 713.  in the Battle, travelling 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 713.  towards the North, were apprehended 
e Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 713.  by some of the Lancastrian party; but ere long got 
f Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 713.  their liberty.  
This Earl, by his Testament 
g 〈…〉  bearing date 10 Maii, in the year last above specified, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Bus●leshham (alias Bisham) in Com. Berks. Where, with the advice of the Prior he had directed the particular place; as also, that two hundred marks should be employed by his Exetors for his Tomb; and a hundred marks on his Funeral. Moreover, that forty marks should be distributed amongst poor Maids at their marriages; as also a hundred pound in Masses, Alms, and other Works of Charity for his Soul. He likewise ordained, That on the day of his Funeral, there should be offered two Coursers, one of them completely harnessed with comparisons of his Arms; as also Banners, Standards, and other accoutrements, according as was accustomed for a person of his degree. Furthermore, that his Feoffees should stand seized of his Castle and Manors of Sheriff-Hoton, East Lilling, West Lilling, and Raskelf, to the use of his Wife, during her life. Likewise that the Covenants of marriage of Thomas his Son, with the Lady Willoughby his Wife, should be fully performed, according to the agreement made betwixt himself and Ralph Lord Cromwell; as also the Marriage Covenants for Catherine his Daughter, with the Son and Heir Apparent of the Lord Harington, and William Lord Bonvile.  
To his Son George, he gave twelve Silver Dishes, and a Cup with Cover, gilt. To Alice his Daughter a gilt Cup with Cover. To his Daughter Eleanor, a Silver Bowl with Cover. To his Daughter Catherine the like. To his Daughter Margaret a thousand marks to her marriage, and a Gilt Cup with Cover; and to his Daughter, the Countess of Arundel, a Cup of Gold.  
Howbeit, the next ensuing year (viz. 38 H. 6.) the tide being turned, by reason 
h Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 713.  that some of the old Soldiers deserted the Duke of York, and came in to the King, he was constrained to flee 
l Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 713.  into Devonshire, thence to Gernsey, and so to 
k Rot. Franc. 38 H. 6. m 9  Calais; whereupon (amongst others) he was attained 
l Holingsh. Chron. in eodem a  in the Parliament soon after held at Coventrey.  
But from Calais, adventuring 
m L●●. Coll. Vol 1 714 29 Julii, 38 H 6.  with the Duke of York again into England, he landed 
n L●●. Coll. Vol 1 714 29 Julii, 38 H 6.  at Dover, and within a short time giving Battle 
o L●●. Coll. Vol 1 714 29 Julii, 38 H 6.  to the Lancastrians at Northampton, there obtained a notable victory 
p L●●. Coll. Vol 1 714 29 Julii, 38 H 6. . Whereupon the Yorkists bearing sway, he was advanced 
q Pat. 39 H. ●. pa●t. 1. m. 2●.  to the dignity of Lord Great Chamberlain of England.  
But see the mutability of Terrestrial things, marching 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714.  shortly after against the Lancastrians, who had 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714.  gotten head again in Yorkshire, near Wakefield; he was there taken prisoner 
t Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714.  in Battle in Christmas, and his Son Sir Thomas Nevil slain 
u Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714. . Whereupon his head was cut 
x Polyd. 〈◊〉 dirge. p. 510.  off and conveyed to York, and there set 
y Polyd. 〈◊〉 dirge. p. 510.  on a Pole over one of the Gates of that City. After which, viz. 15 Febr. 2 Edw. 4. I find 
z ●. 15. in Officio Armo●. 215 a.  that his Body, together with the Corpse of Alice his Wife, and Thomas his Son, were buried at Bisham Abbey in Com. Berks.  
The issue which he had by the said Alice his Wife, was, as followeth, viz. 
a Cata●. of Nob. by R. B.  Richard, Earl of Warwick (and after his death, Earl of Salisbury,) john, Marquis Montague; Sir Thomas, who married ... Widow of the Lord Willoughby, and was slain at Wakefield; ●eorge Bishop 
b Claus. 3● H. 6. in dorso m. ●  of Exeter, and Lord Chancellor 
c Claus. 3● H. 6. in dorso m. ●  of England, afterwards Archbishop of York. And five Daughters, viz. 
d Cat●l. of Nob. by R. B.  joan, the Wife of William Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel; Cicely, married to Henry Beauchamp, Duke of Warwick; Alice, to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh of Ravens●ath; Eleanor, to Thomas Stanley, the first Earl of Derby of that name; Katherine to William Bonvile, Son and Heir to William Lord Bonvile and Harrington; and Margaret 
e Pat. 1 Ed. 4. p. 4. m. 25.  to john de Vere Earl of Oxford, but afterwards 
f Lel Itin Vol. 6. f. 46.  to William Lord Hastings, Chamberlain to King Edward the fourth.   

Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, eldest Son to Richard Nevil Earl of Salisbury.  
THis Richard, having taken to Wife 
a Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  Anne the Daughter of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, Cousin 
b Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  and Heir to Anne, sole Daughter and Heir to Henry Duke of Uarwick; obtained by reason thereof, as also in Respect of his special services about the King's person, and in the Wars of Scotland, as the Patent 
c Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  (bearing date 23 julii next after the death of the same Lady Ann●, which happened 
d Esc 27 H. 6. n. 34.  3 jan Ann 1449 27. H. 6.) doth import, a confirmation and declaration to himself and●his said Wife, and to her Heirs, of the dignity and title of Earl of Warwick, with all preeminencies, that any of their ancestors, before the Creation of Henry Duke of Warwick, used. Shortly after which by Fine 
e Penès Camer. Scacc. Recordatus Octab. Mich. 6 Edw 4.  levied Quind. Trinit. 28 Hen. 6. they entailed the Castle of Warwick, with divers Lordships in that, and sixteen other Counties, upon the issue of their two bodies lawfully begotten; and in default thereof, upon the issue of her the said Anne, with remainder to Margaret eldest Daughter to the same Richard Beauchamp late Earl of Warwick, and her Heirs.  
This is that Richard Nevil who was commonly called the stout Earl of Warwick: and well he might be so termed, in regard he bore such a great sway, towards the latter end of King Henry the sixth, and part of King Edward the fourth's Reign; having been an eminent actor in those tragic broils, betwixt the Houses of Lancaster and York, as our Historians do fully manifest: for about the 30 of Hen. 6 he sided 
f Hall's Chr● 162. b.  with Richard Duke of York, who did at that time first put himself in Arms, under pretence of reforming what was amiss in the Government. The true cause of this 
* Comines b. 6. p. 220.  taking his part, being a variance betwixt himself, and the Duke of Somerset, which happened in the Court of King Henry the sixth, and that the Queen adhered to the Duke of Somerset therein. But the Duke of York being not then powerful enough, to go through with his design, submitted himself; making 
g Hall's ●ron. ut ●●pra.  Oath thenceforth to become a true and faithful Subject. Howbeit, the next year after, having a stronger foundation for his enterprise; chiefly through the interest he had in this potent Earl, and the Earl of Salisbury his Father; he broke 
h abide. 165. ●●b.  out again; and in 33 Hen. 6. at S. Alban assailed the King's Forces (where this Earl entering 
i abide. 168. a.  through a Garden, gave the first onset) and slew many; seized upon the King himself, caused a Parliament to be summoned 
k Ibid. b. , made himself Protector of the King, and this our Earl of Warwick Captain of ˡ Calais. But by the power of some others, who saw what was aimed at, he was at that time hindered in his speed. Whereupon, the King coming 
m 〈…〉  to Coventrie, in 35 of his Reign, hoped there to have reconciled all; and to that end sent for the Duke by Letters, as also for this Earl and his Father, who came accordingly. Nevertheless, being there, and pretending some ill intentions towards them, they got 
n Hall's Chron. 〈…〉  away; York to Wigmore in the Marches of Wales; Salisbury to his Castle at Middleham in the North; and this Earl of Warwick to Calais. Howbeit after some fair overtures, they were content to come to London, so as they might have store of followers. Whereupon this Earl brought 
o Ibid. 171. ●.  with him six hundred men in Red-Coats, embroidered with white Ragged-Staves, before and behind.  
This was in 36 Hen. 6. where, and at which time all things were peaceably accorded 
p Ibid. f. 〈◊〉. a.  in show: but there happening not long after, an affray 
q Ibid. b.  (scil. in 37 Hen. 6.) betwixt a Servant to the King, and one of Warwick's followers; it gave colour of report, that there was a design to kill the Earl; which occasioned him to take his Barge, and hast 
r Ibid. 173. a.  to Calais. Thither therefore the young Duke of Somerset was sent, 
s S●●ws ann. in 37 H. 6.  as Captain; but this Earl would not 
t S●●ws ann. 37 H. 6.  resign; maintaining himself there, with the great Booty he had got at Sea, as Admiral (no less worth than ten thousand pounds) for he had after two day's fight, taken three Carricks of Genoa, and two of Spain, laden with Merchandise; with the loss 
u Ibid.  of about an hundred men of his own, and a thousand of theirs.  
After which (scil. in 38 Hen. 6.) he brought 
x Hall 174. a.  over a Band of stout Soldiers from Calais; and with them a valiant Commander called Andrew Trollop, to a general Rendezvous, which the Yorkists had, at 
y Rot. Pa●● 38 Hen. 6. n. 16.  Ludeford in Herefordshire, on the Vigil of the Translation of S. Edward the King; where he produced 
z Rot. Pa●● 38 Hen. 6. n. 16.  certain persons before the people to swear that the King was deceased; causing 
a Rot. Pa●● 38 Hen. 6. n. 16.  Mass to be said, and Offerings made, that they might the less dread to take the Field. But Trollop, who had served formerly against the French, and done notably; finding that this Earl and the rest, had foul intentions (whereas his preservation and honour was the only thing pretended) got away privately with a choice sort of men, and came 
b Hall 174. b.  in to the King: which did so much daunt the Yorkists, that they forthwith shifted for themselves; this our Earl, with his Father passing with difficulty 
c Hall 174. b.  to Calais.  
Whereupon the King, calling a Parliament 
d Ibid. 175. Rot. Parl. 38 Hen. 6. n. 20.  at Coventrie, attainted 
e Ibid. 175. Rot. Parl. 38 Hen. 6. n. 20.  him and the rest of high Treason,  
From Calais therefore they sailed 
f Stow, p. 406.  speedily into Ireland, to the Duke of York; but finding themselves not able to carry on their work in England, by strength, began to make specious pretences 
g Ib. p. 407.  of all fidelity to K. Henry. Which feigned show, did not only deceive 
h Ib. p. 407.  the ordinary sort of men; but even the Archbishop of Canterbury himself, and divers other persons of quality; so that they were permitted to land in Kent. 
i 〈…〉  Where the better to delude the people, this Earl openly at the Cross in Canterbury, swore 
k 〈…〉  that they had ever born true Faith and Allegiance to King Henry: and thereupon got many to join with them; giving out that they only desired admission to the King, for speech with him. Nevertheless when they came 
l Ibid. p. 409.  to Northampton, where his Army was, they put themselves in order to fight, the Vanguard being led 
m Hall. f. 176 b.  by this Earl of Warwick; in so much as a Bloody Battle ensued, upon the nineth of july, 
Ann. 38 H. 6.  wherein the King himself was taken, 
n Hall. f. 176 b.  and many a gallant man slain.  
Howbeit, after this, the Queen raised 
o Ibid. 183. a.  more power in Yorkshire, 
p Ibid. 183. a.  whereof the Duke of York having intelligence, soon hasted thither; and meeting with the Royalists at Wakefield, (Ann. 39 H. 6.) there felt the reward of his perfidiousness, being fatally slain in that Battle.  
Hereupon she advanced 
q Ibid. 184. a.  towards London, where this Earl and his party then 
r Ibid. 184. a.  in Arms, on the behalf of Edward Earl of March, Son and Heir to the slain Duke of York, then were; (having the King along with them) who endeavouring to stop her passage at St. Alvans, were there routed; at which time the person of the King was recovered.  
But it was not long after ere the Earls of March, and this our Earl of Warwick, having by flight escaped, made up 
s Ibid. 185 a.  towards London, with a mighty power. Which so affrighted the Queen, notwithstanding her late success at St. Alban, that she again retired with the King and Prince towards the North. Which gave such encouragement to the Yorkists that London received them without opposition; so that the Earl of March, from this time forwards, taking upon him the title, was proclaimed 
t Ibid. b.  King; by the name of Edward the Fourth; and thereupon hasted Northwards, against those Forces, which King Henry had raised there: But at Ferribrigg receiving some loss, whereat divers were staggered, this Earl to encourage others, slew 
u Ibid. 186. a.  his own Horse in King Edward's presence; saying 
x Ibid. 186. a. , Let him flee that flee will, I will tarry with him that will tarry with me; and so kissed the Cross of his Sword to confirm that resolution; this being the day preceding that great Battle at Touton, where King Edward obtained a mighty Victory, by the slaughter of many thousands of the adverse party.  
After which there was nothing of Honour, Authority, and benefit, that he (who had been so signally instrumental for King Edward) did desire but he had it: for soon after this, he was made Captain 
y Rot. Tran. 1 Edw. 4. m. 24.  of Calais, and the Tower of Risebank, as also Lieutenant 
z Rot. Tran. 1 Edw. 4. m. 24.  of the Marches there; and Governor 
a Ex autogr. penès Cler. pell.  of the Castle of Guynes, which Castle he was obliged by Indenture 
b Ex autogr. penès Cler. pell. , to keep from the fourth of March, 1 Edw. 4. so long as he should live, with forty eight men at Arms on Foot; himself and his Lieutenant on Horseback; and fifty Archers on Foot; in consideration whereof himself and his Lieutenant on were to have two shillings per diem, his men at Arms eight pence, and his Archers six pence.  
He was likewise the same year constituted 
c Rot. Scoc. ● E. 4. m. 24.  General Warden of the East-Marches towards Scotland; as also 
d ● a●. 1 E 4.  Lord great Chamberlain of England for life, and Constable 
e p. ●. m. 20.  of Dover Castle: and besides all this Lord high Steward 
f Pat. 1 ●. 4. p. 3. m. 8.  of England.  
Moreover in recompense 
g Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 13.  of his many and great services, he obtained a grant 
h Pat. ● E. 4. p. 1. m. 13.  in Fee of the Manor of More end in Northamptonshire, as also of the Manors of Athirston, and Fulbroke, in Com. Warw.  
In 2 Edw. 4. he was made Constable 
i Ex autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  of the Castle of Hampnes in the Marches of Picardy, to hold 
k Ex autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  by himself or his Deputy, for term of life; and to have there one Archer on Horseback, and seventeen men at Arms on Foot; as also seventeen Archers: taking for himself or his Deputy twelve pence by the day, for his Archer on Horseback and every man at Arms on Foot eight pence, and for every Archer on Foot six pence.  
Certain it is, that this great Earl, was 
* Comines, lib. ●. p. 80.  the chiefest man in England, for supporting the House of York, as the Duke of Somerset, was for that of Lancaster. So that Comines 
† Comines, lib. ●. p. 80.  saith, that he might justly be called King Edward's Father; as well for that he trained him up, as for the great services he did him: for the which that King so highly rewarded him: For, besides his own Inheritance (which was great) he had divers goodly Lordships of his gift; aswell Crown Lands, as Lands forfeited by attainder; as also divers great Offices: so that, I have heard, saith he, that his Revenues were valued at fourscore thousand Crowns per annum, besides his own Inheritance. But to proceed, shortly after this, being sent 
l Hall● Chron. 193. ●.  into France, and employed 
m Hall● Chron. 193. ●.  to treat there on the behalf of King Edward touching a Marriage betwixt him and the Lady Bona, Daughter to Lewes' Duke of Savoy (Sister to the French Queen) and therein sped so well, as that it was resolved 
n Hall● Chron. 193. ●.  the Earl of Dampmartin should speedily come over into England to confirm the match; so it happened 
o Ibid. ●●●▪ b. , that King Edward, hunting in Wychwood Forest, chanced to fix his eyes upon Elizabeth the Widow of Sir john Grey; and was so captivated with her Beauty, that he would not 
p Ibid. ●●●▪ b.  hearken to what this Earl had done for him in France.  
It is said by some 
q Pol. Vir●. p. 514. , that after King Edward had obtained the Crown through the power of this Earl; suspecting danger by his greatness, he endeavoured to diminish him all he could; which being discerned 
r Pol. Vir●. p. 514. , he sought all occasions to work the King's ruin. The vulgar 
s Ibid.  opinion of this breach betwixt them, was; that, having used many arguments to dissuade the King from marrying of Margaret his Sister, to Charles the Son of Philip Duke of Burgundy (whom he mortally hated) he could not prevail. But this was merely a shadow; others 
t 〈◊〉.  believed, that he grew thus incensed, by reason he saw that the King had slighted his Negotiations in France, touching that match with the Daughter of the Duke of Savoy; therefore what was the true cause is not easy to affirm: howbeit, that he did 
u Ibid.  cordially malign him, and dissemble 
x Ibid.  the same, till he saw a fit opportunity to show it, is certain enough.  
Nevertheless, after this grudge thus harboured, he was sent 
y Rot. Fran●. 4 E. 4. m. 〈◊〉  Ambassador in 4 Edw. 4. (with the Lord Wenlok) to treat with the Agents of the King of France, concerning a Peace betwixt both Realms. And in 5 Edw. 4 joined 
z Rot. Franc▪ 5 Edw 4. m. 15.  in Commission with the same Lord Wenlok, and others, to treat with Philip Duke of Burgundy, concerning a mutual trade, betwixt the English Merchants and those of that Duke: as also at the same time impowered 
a Rot. Franc▪ 5 Edw 4. m. 15.  to treat with the Duke of Britanny, upon a League of Peace and Amity. And likewise joined Commissioner 
b Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  with the Lord Hastings (then Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household) to treat and conclude with james Luxenburgh, Lord of Richbourgh (the King's Uncle,) touching a League of Amity, betwixt Charles of Burgundy, Earl of Charlois, and King Edward. In this fifth year of Edward the Fourth, he was likewise constituted 
c Rot. Scoc. 5 Ed. 4. m. 7.  one of the Commissioners to treat with those from the King of Scotland, upon several grievances from the Subjects of that Realm, contrary to the Truce made betwixt both Kings. And in 6 Edw. 4. employed 
d Rot. Franc. ● Ed. 4. m 6.  (together with the Lord Hastings) to confer with Charles, Earl of Charlois, or his Agents, touching a marriage betwixt that Earl, and Margaret the King's Sister; as also 
e Ibid. m. 7.  to treat of Peace with the French Kings Ambassadors.  
But the first effects of his discontent were not publicly seen till 7 Edw. 4. that, being 
f Polyd. Virg. p. 514.  in Warwickshire, he sent 
g Polyd. Virg. p. 514.  for his two Brothers, viz. George Nevil, Archbishop of York, and john, Marquis Montague; at which time, he communicated 
h Ibid.  his mind to them, with divers Reasons for the Restoration of King Henry; and soon won 
i Ibid.  them to his bent.  
And having so done, he next alured 
k Ibid 515.  to him, George, Duke of Clarence, (the King's Brother) taking advantage 
l Ibid 515.  of some discontents he had harboured; and to fix him the firmer to his side, gave 
m Ibid 515.  him Isabel his eldest Daughter in marriage (in 8 Edw. 4.) in our Lady Church at Calais, with 
n Hall. thron. 2002.  half the Lands of her Mother's Inheritance.  
Hereupon he caused 
o Ib. 201 b.  his two Brothers (viz. the Archbishop of York, and Marquis Montague) to raise a commotion in Yorkshire; and having under colour thereof, got 
p Ib. 201 b.  into Arms, the first skirmish they had, was 
q Ib. 201 b.  at Edgecote in Oxfordshire, where the Royalists were beaten; but the King himself being yet Northwards, in the head of a good Army, and resolving to find out his Enemies, marched 
r Ib. 202 b.  towards Warwick; whereof this Earl being advertised, he employed 
s Ib. 202 b.  several persons to treat with him for Peace: Unto which overture, the King too credulously harkening, rested, as he thought 
t Ib. 202 b.  secure, in his Camp at Wolvey. Which advantage being discerned by this Earl, he there surprised 
u Ib. 203 b.  him in the night, and taking him from his Bed, carried him prisoner 
x Ib. 203 b.  to his Castle at Warwick, and afterwards to Middleham Castle in Yorkshire; where he left him in the custody 
y Ib. 203 b.  of his Brother the Archbishop. Howbeit, not long after, by the opportunity 
z Ib. 203 b.  of Hunting in the Park (which the Archbishop permitted him to do) he made his escape 
a Ib. 203 b. , and raised such a power in a short space; that, having vanquished 
b Ibid. 204 a.  Sir Robert Wells with his Forces in Lincolnshire, this Earl, and the D. of Clarence, thought it safest to pack 
c Ibid. b.  away; and would have got to Calais (of which Town he was Captain) but that the Lord Vauclere (a Gascoigne) whom he had constituted his Lieutenant there, opposed 
d Ibid. 205 b. 9 Edw. 4.  his entrance. Whereupon he landed 
e Ibid. 206 a.  in Normandy; and receiving much countenance from the French King, applied 
f Ibid. 206 a.  himself to Queen Margaret (wife of King Henry the Sixth) then fled into those parts for safety; and for the firmer twisting his and the Lancasterian interest together, matched 
t Ibid b. Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 720.  his other Daughter Anne, to Edward Prince of Wales, taking a solemn Oath 
u Hall 207 a.  to restore King Henry; by means whereof he obtained no small assistance from the Queen's Friends.  
And in pursuit thereof, landing 
x Ibid. 〈◊〉.  shortly after in the West of England, proclaimed 
y Ibid. 〈◊〉.  King Henry. Whereupon his power so increased, that King Edward was forced to flee the Land: So that then, having no rub in his way, he entered 
z Lel. C●l. Vol. 1. 721.  London in October, delivered 
a Lel. C●l. Vol. 1. 721.  King Henry out of the Tower, and set 
b Lel. C●l. Vol. 1. 721.  him again on his Throne: Whereupon he was made 
c Pat. 29 H. ●. part. 〈◊〉 m. 12.  Lord High Admiral of England.  
But before the revolution of one year, King Edward landed 
d Hall, 214 ●.  here again, and increasing in strength very much, so daunted 
e Ibid.  the Duke of Clarence, that he made 
f Ibid.  his peace with him; and offered 
g Ibid.  to do the like for this Earl (his Father-in-Law) had not his stomach been too high; so that then, there being no way but by the Sword to determine the business, it came to be decided 
h An. 〈◊〉. (11 Ed. 4.) , on Easter day, at Barnet-Field; in which Battle, this stout Earl lost 
i Hall's 〈◊〉. 218 a.  his life, with many persons of note, and others to a great number. After which, his Corpse being carried 
k Catal. of Nobil by R. B.  to London, with that of the Marquis Montague (his Brother) and there exposed 
l Catal. of Nobil by R. B.  to public view in Paul's; was thence conv●yed to Bisham in Com. Berks. and interred 
m Halls, 〈◊〉. 218 b.  in that Monastery, with his Ancestors the Montacutes, by whom it had been Founded 
n Pat. 11 Ed. 3. p. 1. .  
Comines being sent to Calais, to the Duke of Burgundy, to treat with Vauclere (the Deputy-Governor there to this great Man) reports 
o Lib. ●. cap. ●▪ , That he was so popular, that every one wore his Badge; no man esteeming himself gallant, whose Head was not adorned with his Ragged-Staff; nor no door frequented that had not his White-Cross painted thereon; in so much, as Vauclere himself wore a Jewel in his Hat, wherein was a Black Ragged-Staff, embroidered with Gold.  
Moreover, he saith 
p Ibid. p. 89. , That this Earl never used to fight on foot; but his manner was, when he had led his Men to the Charge, then to take Horse: And if the victory fell on his side, to fight among his Soldiers; otherwise to depart in time. But, at this Battle, that he was constrained by his Brother, the Marquis Montacute (a valiant Knight) to alight on foot, and send away his Horse.  
Of his extraordinary Hospitality I also find this observed 
q Stow's Annals, p. 〈◊〉. , That at his House in London, six Oxen were usually eaten at a Breakfast, and every Tavern full of his Meat: For who that had any acquaintance in his Family, should have as much sodden and roast, as he might carry upon a long Dagger.  
Nay it appears 
r Rot. 〈◊〉. 38 H. 6. n. 〈◊〉. , That, being Admiral to King Henry the Sixth, he was styled Great Captain of the Sea; having, for his support in that place, not only all the Tonnage and Poundage belonging to the King in any wise; but a thousand pounds per annum, out of the Revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster; as also, that, by the same King's favour he had a Grant 
s Ibid. n. 2●.  of pre-eminence above all the Earls of England; and moreover, to add to his greatness, a peculiar Officer 
t Claus. 〈◊〉 4 in dorso m. 25.  at Arms, for his service, in martial employments, called Warwick Herald.  
But after his death, his Countess underwent no little distress, being constrained to take Sanctuary 
u Rot. J. 〈◊〉  in the Abbey of Beaulieu (in Hantshire) where she continued, for a long time, in a very mean condition; and thence privately got 
x 〈◊〉.  into the North; where also she abode in great straits; all her vast Inheritance, being by authority 
y 〈…〉  of Parliament taken from her, and settled upon Isabel and Anne, her two Daughters and Heirs (the first of them Wife to George, Duke of Clarence, and the other to Richard, Duke of Gloucester) as if she herself had been naturally dead; which was withheld from her till 3 Hen. 7. that the King (having himself a mind thereto, her Daughters being then both dead) by a new 
z Rot. Parl. 3 H. 7.  Act of Parliament, annulled the former, As against all Reason, Conscience, and course of Nature; and contrary to the Laws of God and Man (as the words thereof import.) And, in 
a Ibid.  consideration of the true, and faithful service, and allegiance by her born to King Henry the Sixth, as also 
b Ibid. , that she never gave cause to such disherison; restored 
c Ibid.  unto her the Possession of the premises, with the power to alien the same, or any part thereof: But not with purpose that she should enjoy it, as it seems; for it appears, that the same year, by a special Feoffment 
d Claus 3 H 7. in ●rso. , bearing date 13 Dec. and a Fine 
e Fin. de diversis commit. 〈◊〉. 15 Hill. 3 H 7.  thereupon, she conveyed it wholly to the King, Entailing it upon the Issue-male of his Body, with Remainder to herself and her heirs: The names of the particular Lordships, contained in that Grant, being as followeth. viz. the Manors of Warwick, Tonewor●h, Lighthorne, Morton, Berkswell, Brayles, Claverdon, Suttun, Winterton, Buddroke, Haseley, Sniterfield, and Pipe-Hall, in Com. Warr. Albotley, Shraveley, Elmley-Lovet, Salwarpe, Hall-place, Which, Elmley Castle, Chadssey, Hervington, Sheriffs-Lench, Yerdley, Crombe-Simonds, Warpdel, Hanley, Bushley, Ridmerley, Upton super Sabrinam, with the City of Worcester, in Worcestershire: Tewksbury, Stoke- Archer, Whitington, Fairford, Sobbury, Tredington, Panington, Fidington, Northey, Muth, Berton Regis juxta Bristol; Barton- Hundred, Kenmerton, Chedworth, and Lidney in Glocestershire; Burford, Shipton, Spelsbury, Chadlington- Hundred, and Langley in Oxfo●dshire; ●aversham and Stanford in Berkshire; Chiriel, Sherston, and Brodton in Wilthshire; Dertford, Willington and Hendon in Kent; Walthamstow and Franceys in Essex; Flampstead in Hertfordshire; Potters-Piry, Ashrugge- Hundred, Querendon, Alisbury, Buckland, Agmondsham, Slingsbury, Hansiape, Olney, and Merlaw, in Com. Bucks. Multon, Conesgrave, and Yelvertoft, in Com. Northampt. Walshal, Piry, Bar, Patingham, and Shenston, in Com. Staff. Barnard Castle in the Bishopric of Durham; Kibworth in Com. Leic. Kimworth, Bautrey and Hotham in Com. Ebor. Essingdon, Shellingthorp, G●eetham, Barowden, Preston, and Uppingham, in Com. Rutl. Stillingthorp in Com. Linc. Kirtling in Com. Cantabr. Snodel and Faunhope in Com. Heref. Saham- Toney, Out Sokin, Neckton, Panworthal, and Gressingham- Parva, in Com. Norf. Carnaunton, Hoston- Toney, Bli●ton▪ and Lantran in Cornwall; Glamorgan, Burgavenny, Elvell, Snodehill, Llangtrey, Llangew, and Wale- Bikeneour in Wales, and the Marches thereof; South Tanton and Seal, with the Hundred of South Tanton in Com. Devon. The Isles of jersey, Gernsey, Serk, and Aureney, with the Castles therein; and certain Houses in Southwark.  
Which Countess was living in 5 Hen. 7. as appears 
e Pat. 5 H. 7. m▪ 24.  by an Assignation from the King of the Manor of Sutton in Com. War. at that time, for her maintenance; but how long after, I know not; for of her death, there is no mention in Record that I can find.  
By this great Earl her Husband, she left left issue two Daughters, (as before is observed) viz. Isabel and Anne. Which Isabel was born 
f Rot. J. Rou●.  in Warwick Castle, 5 Sept. An. 1451. (30 Hen. 6.) And on Tuesday 
g Rot ●de Major. & Vic. Lond. , 11 julii, An. 1469. (9 Ed. 4.) married 
h Antiq Britann. Eccles. p. 395.  at Calais, (by the Archbishop of York) to George, Duke of Clarence, Brother to King Edward the Fourth, by virtue of a Dispensation 
i Ex Aut●gr. p●nè ● ranc. N●thersole, Eq. aut. An. 1640.  from Pope Paul the Third, in regard that they stood allied in the second and third, and third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity: As also in respect, that the Mother of the Duke was Godmother to this Isabel. Which Dispensation bears date at Rome. Prid. Id. Martii, An. 1468. (7 Edw. 4.)  
The other Daughter Anne, was first 
k Rot. J. Rou●.  married to Edward, Prince of Wales, (Son of King Henry the Sixth, stabbed at the Battle of Tewksbury, in cool blood, by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, as our Historians affirm) and afterwards to Richard, Duke of Gloucester; who, by reason thereof, possessed himself of all Warwick's Lands, imprisoning 
l Hist. MS. Joh. Ro●● in Bibl. Cotton. pag. 267.  her Mother as long as she lived; and poisoning 
m Hist. MS. Joh. Ro●● in Bibl. Cotton. pag. 267.  her, as it was thought, to make way for his marriage with his Brothers (scil. King Edward the Fourth) eldest Daughter.   

john Nevil, Marquis Montague.  
THis john being second Son to Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury, by Alice, Daughter and Heir to Thomas Montague, Earl of Salisbury; stoutly adhering to the House of York, with his Father, and elder Brother, upon the success of that party, was in the first year of King Edward the Fourth, summoned 
a Claus. de ●odem anno in dorso.  to Parliament by the title of john Nevil, Lord Montague: And in 2 Edw. 4. in consideration 
b Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m 6.  of his good services, had (as a reward for the same) a Grant 
c Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m 6.  to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Manors of Wirmingey and Matsall in Com. Norf. Haloughton in Com. Leic. Stoke- Bardolf and Bedding in Com. Nottingh. Hellow in Com. Linc.. As also of Wilby and Strowerdy, with the Advowsons' of the several Churches belonging to those Lordships; all which divolved to the Crown, by Act 
d Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m 6.  of Parliament, the preceding year, upon the Attainder of ...  
Moreover, in 3 Edw. 4. he was constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 3 Ed. 4. m. 19  General Warden of the East Marches toward Scotland; and the next ensuing year, 23 May, advanced 
f Pat. 4 ●d. 4. p. 1. m 10.  to the title of Earl of Northumberland (Henry, E. of Northumberland, being then fled with King Henry the Sixth into Scotland.) In which year also, upon that Insurrection 
g Lel. C●ll Vol. 1. p. 7●●.  in the North, by Henry, Duke of Somerset, the Lord Ros, Molins, and others (on the behalf of the Lancastrians) he came 
h Ibid.  upon them at Hexham with a powerful Army; where their Men falling 
i Ibid.  off, they were taken 
k Ibid.  prisoners, and some of them beheaded 
l Ibid. .  
And in 5 Edw. 4. was constituted 
m Rot. Scoc. 5 Ed. 4. m. 4.  one of the King's Commissioners to treat with the like Commissioners from the King of Scotland, touching Peace betwixt both Realms: As also 
n Ibid. m. 9  a Commissioner to treat concerning a marriage between the King of Scots, and some Subjects of King Edward's.  
And for his many and great services had a Grant 
o Pat 5 Ed. 4. p. ●. m. 5.  from the King of the Lordships of Wirmingey and Strowerdy in Com. Norf. Haloughton in Com. Leic. Shelford, Stoke- Bardolf, and Gedling in Com. Nottingh. Wilby in Com. Suff.. As also 
p 〈◊〉 Pat. 8 F. 4. p. 1. m. 14.  of the Castle and Lordships of Wresil● in Com. Ebor. then in the Crown by the Attainder of several Persons.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding his great services, King Edward suspecting 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 717.  his fidelity, privately incited 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 717.  the Country People to desire the restoration of young Percy, Son to the last mentioned Henry, Earl of Northumberland, who was slain at Towton Field, 1 Edw. 4. Whereupon resigning 
s Cart. 10 Ed. 4. n. 1. Orig. 1 Ed 4. Ro●. 17.  his Patent of that Honour, he was advanced 
t Cart. 10 Ed. 4. n. 1. Orig. 1 Ed 4. Ro●. 17.  to the dignity of Marquis Montague, 25 Martii, 10 Edw. 4. George, his Son and Heir, being a little before that time, created 
u Cart. 9 Ed. 4 n. 3.  Duke of Bedford, the King purposing 
x Cart 9 Ed. 4. n. 3.  to marry Elizabeth his eldest Daughter, unto him.  
But the tide afterwards turning, by the revolt 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 716.  of Richard, Earl of Warwick (his Brother) who had taken an irreconcilable hatred against King Edward, in regard 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 716.  he had wedded Elizabeth, Daughter of the Lord Rivers (Widow of Sir john Grey) during the time he was employed to conclude a match for him, with the French Kings Sister. This john, in 10 Edw. 4. having got 
a Ibid. p. 720.  together six thousand Men, in King Edward's name, told 
b Ibid. p. 720.  them how he had been served, viz. That Percy was restored to the Earldom of Northumberland, whereunto the King had formerly advanced him; and instead thereof, that the King had conferred on him the title of Marquis Montague, but given him only a Pies Nest to maintain it withal. Adding 
c Ibid. p. 720. , That he would therefore take the part of his Brother, the Earl of Warwick.  
Of which, King Edward having certain intelligence, to avoid 
d Ibid.  the danger of so great a storm, he prudently got 
e Ibid.  beyond Sea to the Duke of Burgundy. Whereupon, King Henry being again restored 
f Ibid. , held a Parliament 
g P●ly●. virg. p. 521.  at Westminster; in which, this john excusing 
h P●ly●. Virg. p. 521.  his former partaking with King Edward; and alleging 
i P●ly●. Virg. p. 521. , he did it for fear of his life, was received 
k P●ly●. Virg. p. 521.  to favour, and constituted 
l Rot. Scoc. 40 H. 6.  Warden of the East Marches towards Scotland; and besides that, had a Grant 
* Pat. 49 H. 6. m 8.  to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Castle, Lordship, and Manor of Wresill in Com. Ebor. But within a short time after, King Edward returning 
m Polyd. Virg. p. 523. , this john privately held 
n Polyd. Virg. p. 523.  correspondence with him, being then 
o Polyd. Virg. p. 523.  at Pontfract with great Forces. And afterwards, though he outwardly made 
p Ibid. p. 527.  show of joining with his Brother, the Earl of Warwick, and the rest of the Lancastrians at Barnet; he privately got 
q Lel. Coll Vol. ●. p. 723.  on King Edward's Livery, with purpose 
r Ibid.  to take his part. Which being discerned 
s Ibid.  by some of his Brother's servants, they forthwith fell upon him, and killed 
t Ibid.  him. Whereupon his Corpse being brought 
u Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  to London in one Coffin, with the Earl his Brother (slain 
x Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  in that Battle) Nobil. and exposed 
y Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  to public view in S. Paul's Cathedral, for three days; was thence conveyed 
z Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  to the Priory of Buftlesham (Vulg. Bisham) in Com. Berks, and there buried 
a Catal. of Nobil. by R. B. .  
By Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
b Ibid.  of Sir Edmund Ingoldesthorp of Burrough Green in Com. Cantabr. Knight, and 
c Ibid.  joan his Wife, Sister, and at length Coheir, to john, Lord Tiptoft, first Earl of Worcester, he had issue 
d Ibid.  George, his eldest Son, created 
e 〈…〉  Duke of Bedford, as before is observed 5 jan. 9 Edw. 4. and john Nevil 
f 〈…〉  a younger Son, buried 
g 〈…〉  at Sa●●ton in Cambridgshire; as also five Daughters, viz. 
h 〈…〉  Anne, Wife of Sir William Stoner of ... in Com. Oxon, Knight; Elizabeth of ... Lord Scrope of upsal; Margaret of Sir john Mortimer Knight, and afterwards of Robert Horn; Lucy, first of Sir Thomas Fitz-Williams of Aldwarke, Knight (Father of William Fitz-Williams, Earl of Southampton) after of Sir Anthony Brown. Knight; and Isabella of Sir William Huddleston of Salston, Knight.  
Which George, for want 
i Rot Pa●●. 17 Ed. 4. n. 16.  of sufficient livelihood (in respect of his Father's Attainder) being degraded 
k Rot Pa●●. 17 Ed. 4. n. 16.  from all his titles of Dignity and Honour, by the Parliament of 17 Edw. 4. departing 
l Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  this life without issue, was buried 
m Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  at Sher●●-hoton, 4 May, An. 1483. (1 Edw. 5.)   

William Nevil, Lord Fauconbridge.  
THis William being one of the younger Sons to Ralph Nevil, the first Earl of Westmoreland, took to Wife 
a Esc. 10 H. 5. n.  joan the Daughter of Sir Thomas Fauconberge Knight, who made 
b Esc. 10 H. 5. n.  proof of her age in 10 Hen. 5. being then 
c Esc. 10 H. 5. n.  fifteen years old; whereupon she had Livery 
d Claus. 10 H. 5. m. 5.  of the Castle and Manor of Skelton, and Manor of Mersk, in Com. Ebor. of her Inheritance.  
This William in 4 Hen. 6. after the King himself was 
e Polyd. Virg. ●. 469 & 〈◊〉  made Knight at Leicester, by his Uncle the Duke of Bedford, on Whitsunday; amongst others, received 
f Polyd. Virg. ●. 469 & 〈◊〉  the like honour at his hands: And in 9 Hen. 6. manifested his Military skill and valour in a very high measure, at the Siege 
g Ibid.  of Orleans. In 26 Hen. 6. he was 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 26 H. 6. m. 8.  again in the Wars of France; and afterwards made Governor 
i Pat. 30 H. 6. p. 1. m. 24.  of the Castle of Roxborough in Scotland. But at length being sent 
k Ibid.  Ambassador into Normandy, to treat of Peace and Truce betwixt both Realms, he was most perfidiously seized 
l Ibid.  upon by the French, and kept prisoner 
m Ibid. : In respect of which sufferings, he had in 30 Hen. 6. an Assignation 
n Ibid.  of four thousand an hundred and eight pounds eighteen shillings ten pence farthing, then in arrear to him for his pay, whilst he was Governor of Roxborough; to be received out of the Customs of Wool, clothes, Skins, Led, and other Commodities, arising in the Ports of Boston, Kingston upon Hull, and Ipswich.  
After this he was again constituted Governor 
o Claus 33 H. 6. m. 20.  of Roxborongh Castle, Sir Ralph Grey Knight being joined 
p Claus 33 H. 6. m. 20.  with him in that trust, from the first day of March 30 Hen. 6. for twelve years; for which service they were to receive 
q Claus 33 H. 6. m. 20. , in times of Truce, a thousand pounds per annum, and in time of War two thousand pounds per annum, to be paid 
r Pat. 33. H. 6. p. 1 m. ●.  out of the Customs arising in the Port of Newcastle upon Tine.  
In 32 H. 6. he was still prisoner 
s 〈◊〉 Franc. 32 H 6 m. 5.  in France. And in 35 Hen. 6. being 
t Rot. Fran.  again in the Wars of France, he was of the retinue 
u 35 Hen 6. m ...  of Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick (his Nephew) than Captain of Calais, and Lieutenant of the Marches there. And in 1 Ed. 4. having fought 
x S●ows Ann.  valiantly for that King in the Battle of Touton, where the Lancastrians received a fatal overthrow; had in consideration 
y 〈…〉  of his great merits, Licence 
z 〈…〉  to transport an hundred sacks of Wool, Custom-free; and soon after advanced 
a 〈…〉  to the title of Earl of Kent; as also made 
b 〈…〉  Lord Admiral of England. Which title and Honour he did not long enjoy; but departed 
c Catal. of Nobil. by R. B. Esc 3 E. 4. n. 33.  this life, leaving issue 
d Catal. of Nobil. by R. B. Esc 3 E. 4. n. 33.  three Daughters his Heirs; viz. 
e Catal. of Nobil. by R. B. Esc 3 E. 4. n. 33.  joan the Wife of Sir Edward Bedhowing, Knight; Elizabeth of Sir Richard Strangways, Knight; and Alice of Sir john Conniers, Knight; and was buried 
f Catal. of Nobil. by R. B. Esc 3 E. 4. n. 33.  in the Priory of Gisborough, in Com. Ebor.   

Edward Nevil Lord Bergavenny.  
THis Edward, 
Edward.  being fourth Son to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, by joan his second Wife, wedded 
a Esc. 14 H. 6 n. 35.  Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Worcester, Son 
b Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 35.  of William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny, and doing his Homage 
c Rot Fin. 14 Hen. 6. m. 13.  for the Lands of her Inheritance, in 14 H. 6. And though he had Livery 
d Rot Fin. 14 Hen. 6. m. 13.  of them accordingly; yet was he kept 
e Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  out of the Possession of the Castle, and Manor of Bergavenny, by Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and after him by 
f Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  his Son Henry Beauchamp Duke of Warwick, so long as they lived; but at length, upon the humble remonstrance 
g Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  of himself and his Wife, in 27 Henr. 6. he obtained Livery 
h Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  of both; Anne the Daughter and Heir of Duke Henry, being 
i Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  then in Ward to the King: whereupon he was styled 
k Pat. 27 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 7.  Lord Bergavenny: and within two years after; viz. in 29 Hen. 6. summoned 
* Claus de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament by that Title.  
This Edward surviving the before specified Elizabeth, did afterwards marry 
l Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b.  Katherine the Daughter of Sir Robert Howard, Kt. but for this marriage they were both Excommunicate 
m Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b. , in regard they had 
n Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b.  Carnal Copulation together in the life time of his first Wife; and 
o Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b.  likewise for that he was of near kindred to her; viz. within the third degree of Consanguinity. Howbeit at length making their application to Pope Nicholas the fifth, they were 
p Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b.  absolved, and had a special Dispensation 
q Stafford, & Kempe f. 53. b.  for that their marriage; dated at Rome 15 Octob. Ann. Dom. 1448.  
In 9 Edw. 4. this Edward was one 
r Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso, ●. 1.  of the Peers, who in full Parliament did upon Oath make recognition to Prince Edward, the Son and Heir apparent of the King. And departed 
s Esc. 16 Edw. 4. n. 6●.  this life upon Thursday 18 Octob. 16 Edw. 4. being then seized 
t Esc. 16 Edw. 4. n. 66. , as Tenant by the courtesy of England, of the Inheritance of the said Elizabeth, of the Manors of Merworth and Beriing in Kent; Hokam, Tebinham, Berghe, Sutton, with the Hundreds of Laundiche and South-Grenhowe, in Com. Norf. of the Manors of Ottelee, Lydgate, and Wrydelington, in Comitat. Suff. of the Castle and Manor of Ewyas- Harold, in Com. Heref. of the Manors of Kiderminster- Biset, Kiderminster- Burnell, Dunclent, Purshill, Rushale, and Inkeburowe, in Com. Wigorn. of the Manors of East-Becheworth, Westcote, Padingden-Pembroke, and a third part of the Castle of Reygate, in Com. Surr. of the Manors of Dicchening, Peccam, Rottyngdon, Northese in the Town of Iford; of the third part of the Castle and Manor of Lewes, with the third part of the Chase of Cleres, and Forest of Worth; as also of the third part of the Hundreds of Buntinghill, Strete, Berecompe, Swanbergh, Helmestrowe, Yousemere, Walesbone and Ponynges; with the Moiety of the Hundreds of Wyndham, and Fishersgate, all in Com. Suss. of the Manors of Fordham, East-Hanyngfield, West-Haningfield, Thor●ton, Rideswell, and South-Hanyngfeild, in Com. Essex. and of the Manors of Aston- Cantelow, Shelfeild, Allesley, and Fillongley, in Com. War. leaving Sir George Nevil 
George.  Kt. his second Son by his first Wife, his next 
u Lel. Itin▪ ●ol. ●. f. 92.  Heir, at that time twenty six years of age: for Richard his eldest Son died 
x Lel. Itin▪ ●ol. ●. f. 92.  before him, and was buried 
y Lel. Itin▪ ●ol. ●. f. 92.  in the South Isle of the Collegiate Church at Stanedrope in the Bishopric of Durham, under a flat Marble Stone, with his Portraiture in Brass upon it.  
Which George in 26 Hen. 6. was found 
z Claus. 36 H. 6. m. 34.  to be one of the Coufins and Heirs to Sir Rowland Lenthale, Knight; viz. Son of Elizabeth Lady Bergavenny, Daughter of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Worcester, Son of joan sometime Lady Bergavenny, one of the three Sisters and Coheires of Thomas late Earl of Arundel, Brother of Margaret, Mother of Edmund Lenthale Esquire, Son of the same Sir Rowland and Margaret.  
And died 
e Pat. 8 H. 7. p. 1.  in 7 Hen. 7. leaving Elizabeth his wife surviving 
f 〈…〉 . (who afterwards married 
* Ibid.  to Richard Nayler Citizen of London) and five Sons; viz 
g Ibid.  George his Son and Heir, William, Edward, Thomas, and Richard; and two Daughters, viz. jane, Wife to Sir Henry Pole, Lord Montacute; and Elizabeth Wife 
h Ibid.  of Sir Edward Berkley, Knight, to whom he gave 
i Ibid.  part of his Plate and Jewels.  
Which George 
George.  shortly after, had livery 
k Pat 8. H. 7. p 1.  of his Lands: 
George.  And in 8 Hen. 7. was one 
l Polyd. Virg. p. 60●.  of the principal persons in the Battle at Black-Heath against the Cornish men, then in Rebellion; and there happily vanquished.  
In 14 Hen. 7. this George, being 
m Polyd Virg. p. 614. n. 40.  under suspicion for favouring of Edmund de la Pole Earl of Lincoln, at that time in Banishment, was clapped 
n Ibid.  into Prison; but nothing of guilt appearing 
o Ibid.  against him, he was enlarged, and received to greater favour 
p Ibid.  than before: And in 2 Henr. 8. was made Constable 
q Pat. 2 H● p. 1. m. 10.  of Dover Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports.  
He was also present 
r Herb. Hist of H. 8. p. 99  in 12 Hen. 8. at that memorable Interview betwixt King. Henry the eighth, and Francis the first, King of France, betwixt Guisnes and Arores. And having married 
s Ibid. p. 109.  Mary Daughter to Edward Duke of Buckingham, was suspected 
t Ibid. p. 112.  of privity with him in those treasonable attempts wherewith he was then charged; and Imprisoned 
u Ibid. p. 112.  for the same; but afterwards received 
x Ibid. p. 112.  to favour.  
Moreover, in 22 Hen. 8. he was one of the Peers, 
y Ibid. p. 306.  who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the seventh, importing, that in case he did not comply with King Henry in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine, he should lose his Supremacy here. And by his Testament 
z Hogen cu. 35. , dated 4 junii, 1535. (27 Hen. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Birling in Kent; and departing this life shortly after, left issue 
a Hogen cu. 35.  by joan, Daughter of Thomas, Earl of Arundel (his first Wife) one Daughter called Elizabeth, married to Henry Lord d'Aubeny; and by Mary, his second Wife, Daughter to Edward, Duke of Buckingham, Henry, his Son and Heir; as also five Daughters, viz. 
b Hogen cu. 35.  Catherine, Wife of john. S. Leger Esquire; Margaret, Wife of john Cheney, Son of Sir Thomas Cheney Knight; Dorothy, Wife of William Brooke, Son of George Lord Cobham; jane, Wife of Sir Henry Pool Knight; and Ursula, of Sir William S. Leger Knight; Marry Brook alias Cobham, who had been his Concubine 
c Hogen ut supra. , but then his last Wife, being great with child 
d Hogen ut supra.  at that time by him.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  (his Son and Successor) was summoned 
e Jo●rnal of Parl de eodem An.  to Parliament in 3 & 4 Edw. 6. And in 5 Edw. 6. accompanied 
f Hist. of Edw. 6. by S. I Harw. p. 123.  the Marquis of Northampton, and some other Lords, in a solemn Embassy into France; as also to present 
g Hist. of Edw. 6. by S. I Harw. p. 123.  the Order of the Garter to that King; and departing 
h 〈◊〉. in Officio Armour. f. 24 a.  this life 20 Febr. An. 1586. (29 Eliz.) was buried 
i 〈◊〉. in Officio Armour. f. 24 a.  at Birling; leaving issue 
k Camd. Eli●. p. 511.  by Frances his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Manors, Earl of Rutland, one sole Daughter and Heir, called Mary, who became the Wife of Sir Thomas Fane of ... Knight; and thereupon challenged 
m Camd. Eli●. p. 511.  the title of Baroness Bergavenny, against Edward Nevil, Son of Edward, a younger Brother to this last mentioned Henry, (by Eleanor his Wife, Daughter of Andrew, Lord Windsor) next Heir-male of this Line; unto whom the Castle of Bergavenny, was settled 
n Camd. Eli●. p. 511.  both by Testament and Act of Parliament. Which Dispute was not determined until 
o Journal of Parl de eodem A.  25 May, 1 jac. And then, after great Arguments 
p Journal of Parl de eodem A.  on each part, the title of Lord Bergavenny, was, both by Judgement of the House of Peers, and Order of the Lords Commissioners, for the Office of Earl Marshal of England, decreed 
p Ibid. Seldens 〈◊〉. of Hon●r, p 879.  for the Heir-male. Whereupon, to give some satisfaction to the Heir-female, the King, by his Letters Patents granted 
r Ibid. Seldens 〈◊〉. of Hon●r, p 879.  the Dignity or Barony of le Despenser to her, and to her Heirs.  
Which Edward, 
Edward.  thus enjoying the title of Lord Bergavenny, was one 
s Camd. Eliae. p 453.  of the Peers, who sat in judgement upon the Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay, in October next following; and departed 
t Ibid. p. 511.  this life in 31 Eliz. leaving issue 
u Ibid. p. 511.  by Catherine his Wife, Daughter of Sir john Brome of Hatton in Com. Oxon, Knight, Edward, his Son and Successor in this Honour; as also three other Sons, viz. Francis, George, and Henry.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  took to Wife 
x I. 8. in Officio Arm. r. f. 8. b.  Rachel, Daughter of john Leonard of Knoll in Com. Kanc. Esquire; by whom he had issue 
y Ibid.  six Sons, viz. Sir Henry Nevil Knight, who succeeded him; Edward, who died 
z Ibid.  unmarried; Christopher, who took to Wife 
a Ibid.  Mary, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of ... Darcy of Tolston- Darcy in Com. Essex, Esquire; john, Thomas, and Charles, who died 
b Ibid.  young; and five Daughters, viz. 
c Ibid.  Elizabeth; the Wife of Sir john Grey Knight, eldest Son to the Lord Grey of Groby, and afterwards of Sir john Bingley Knight; Marry, Wife of Sir George Goring of Denny in Com. Suss. Knight, (afterwards Lord Goring, and Earl of Norwich;) Catherine, Wife of Sir Stephen Lessieur of Cheswike in Comit. Middles. Knight; Frances and Margaret, who died unmarried: And departing 
d Ibid.  this life 1 Dec. An. 1622. (20 jac.) was buried 
e Ibid.  also at Birling.  
To whom succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  his Son 
f Ibid.  and Heir, who first married 
g Ibid.  Mary, Daughter of Thomas Sackvile, Earl of Dorset, (Lord Treasurer of England) by whom he had issue 
h Ibid.  Sir Thomas Nevil Knight.  
Which Sir Thomas married Elizabeth, Daughter to ... Lord Mordant, and died in his Father's life time, leaving no issue surviving; he had also issue by her four Daughters, viz. Cicely, Wife of Sir William Coninsby of Hampton-Court in Com. Heref. Knight; Elizabeth, who died unmarried; Marry, Abbess of Pontoise in France; and Anne, who died also unmarried. To his second Wife, he wedded Catherine ᵏ, Daughter to Edward Lord Vaux of Harowden; and had issue by her two Sons, viz. john and George; and three Daughters, viz. Catherine, first married to Sir Robert Howard Knight, a younger Son to Theophilus, Earl of Su●folk; afterwards to Robert Berry of Ludlow in Com. Salop. Gent. Frances yet unmarried, and Elizabeth, Wife of Thomas Stonore of Stonore in Com. Oxon. Esquire.  
Which john, 
john.  succeeding Henry his Father in this Honour, took to Wife Elizabeth, Daughter and Coheir of William Chamberlain of Sherburne Castle in Com. Oxon. Esquire, and died 12 Dec. An. 1660. without issue. To whom succeeded George; 
George.  his Brother; which George married Mary, Daughter of Henry Giffard, Doctor of Physic; and had issue by her one Son, called George, now Lord Bergavenny, and one Daughter called Mary: And departed this life ... june, An. 1666.   

Nevil, Lord Latimer.  
THe first of this Family, that bore the title of Lord Latimer, was john Nevil, 
john.  Son 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Ralph Lord Nevil of Raby, by 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth, his second Wife, Daughter 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to William Lord Latimer of Danby; for so was he styled in 1 Hen. 5. by those Covenants 
d Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Comitem E●giniae, An. 1659.  with john Lord Lumley, to sojourn with him in his House, from Wednesday the sixth of December, 1 Hen. 5. so long as they should both of them like thereof; the Lord Latimer bringing with him as many Gentlemen, Yeomen, and Grooms, as he thought fit, paying for himself twenty shillings by the week; for every Gentleman two shillings, for every Yeoman sixteen pence, and every Groom twelve pence. And in 4 Hen. 6. was Knighted 
e Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 705.  at Leicester, on Whitsunday, by the King himself (who had then 
f Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. ● 705.  received that honour at the hands of his Uncle, the Duke of Bedford.  
This john was summoned 
g Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the title of Lord Latimer, from 5 Hen. 4. till 9 Hen. 6. inclusive; and having married 
h Lib. Cedul. 9 H. 6. p. 426. E● 25 H. 6. p. 587.  Maud, Daughter of Thomas Lord Clifford, and Widow of Richard, Earl of Cambridge, departed 
i 〈…〉  this life upon Sunday next after the Feast of S. Lucy the Virgin 9 Hen. 6. without issue; being then seized 
k 〈…〉  of the Manors of Skampeston, Sin●ington, and Marton super Sevene in Com. Ebor. Stiffo●d in Com. Nortumbr. Corby in Com. Northampt. Dilwike, Bromham, Wotton, and Ronhale, in Com. Bedf. Helpringham, Thorpe-Latimer, and Skreedington, in Com. Linc. leaving Sir john Willoug●by Knight, Son of Elizabeth his Sister, his next 
l 〈…〉  Heir, than thirty years of age.  
But divers of these Lordships, whereof he so died seized, being, for want of issue of his Body, Entailed 
m 〈…〉  upon Ralph his elder Brother, Earl of Westmorland; he the said Ralph settled them by 
n 〈…〉  Feoffment upon George Nevil, one of his Sons by his second Wife. Which George 
〈…〉  was thereupon summoned 
o 〈…〉  to Parliament as Lord Latimer, the next ensuing year, viz. 10 Hen. 6. And in 12 Hen. 6. (with 
p Rot. Scoc. 12 H. 6. m. 3  Richard, Earl of Salisbury, his elder Brother, and others) was made Commissioner 
q Rot. Scoc. 12 H. 6. m. 3  to treat with such, as the King of Scots should then intrust, for redressing of certain injuries committed by the Subjects of each Realm, contrary to the Articles of Truce formerly made betwixt both Kingdoms.  
In 13 Hen. 6. this George upon intelligence 
r 〈…〉  given to the King, that the Scots had raised Forces, with purpose to besiege Barwick, and other places of strength, in the Marches towards Scotland; was constituted 
s 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders of the King's Forces, then raised in the Northern parts, for the defence of those places.  
And the same year, came to an accord 
t 〈…〉  with Maud, Countess of Cambridge (Widow of john Lord Latimer) to this effect, viz. That if they should, by Advice of their Council, grant unto Sir john Willoughby Knight, any Lands, for the increase of Amity, betwixt them all three; and avoiding of Suits for those Lands which were formerly belonging to the said john, Lord latimer (whose Cousin and next Heir Sir john Willoughby was) that of such Lands, she should give two parts, and he, the said George, the third. And in case of any Su●e Commenced by Sir john Willoughby against them, for any of those Lands, she to bear two parts of the costs, and he the third.  
Which Maud died 
u 〈…〉  upon Friday, next after the Feast of S. Bartholo●ew the Apostle, 25 H. 6. leaving Thomas Lord Clifford, her Nephew 
x 〈…〉  and Heir (viz. Son of john Lord Clifford her Brother) then thirty years of age.  
This George Lord Latimer took to Wife 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. ● p. 911.  Elizabeth, the third Daughter (by the first Wife) of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; by whom he had issue 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. ● p. 911.  one Son, viz. Sir Henry Nevil Knight, and a Daughter that died without issue; but in his later days he grew an 
a 〈…〉  Id●ot: For which cause, King Edward the Fourth, in the first year of His Reign, committed the custody 
b 〈…〉  of all his Lordships, and Lands, to Richard Nevil, Earl of Warwick, his Nephew: And departed 
c 〈…〉  this life 30 Dec. 9 Edw. 4. being then seized 
d 〈…〉  of the Manors of Mersham and ●ercop, with the third part of the Manor of Moreland, in Com. Westmorl. The Manor of Belton in Com. Cumbr. The Manors of 〈◊〉, Senington, thornton in Pickering-Lithe, and S●●mston, in Com. Ebor. The Manor of 〈◊〉- Latimer, and the Hundred of Cranley in Com. Buck. The Manors of Stow, Kistingbury, Brampton, Burton, Boseyate; and the Manor and Hundred of Corby in Com. Northampt. The Manors of Helpringham, S●redington, and Folkingham; the Manors of North Pikenham, South Pikenham, Foulden, Houton; and Manor of Karbroke, called Woodhal, in Com. Lin●. And the Manors of Wolton, Ronhall, Cardington, Bromham, and Di●wike, in Com. Bedf. Leaving Richard Nevil his Grandson (viz. Son of Sir Henry Nevil Knight, his only Son 
e 〈…〉 , who deceased in his life time) his next Heir, and at that time about two years of age.  
To which Sir Henry, King Edward the Fourth, in the eighth year of His Reign, taking into consideration 
f Pat. 〈◊〉 4. p. 1. ●. 11.  his laudable services, and that 
g Pat. 〈◊〉 4. p. 1. ●. 11.  the Manor of Iselhamstead- Latimer in Com. Buck. had been long in the possession of the Lords Latimer, granted 
h Pat. 〈◊〉 4. p. 1. ●. 11.  it; and to the Heirs-male of his Body.  
This Sir Henry married 
i 〈…〉  one of the Daughters of the Lord berner's; and being slain 
k 〈…〉  at Edgco●e Field, near Banbury, in 9 Edw. 4. (his Father then living) was buried 
l 〈…〉  at Warwick, in that beautiful Chapel on the Southside the Choir of the Collegiate Church there, built by the Executors of Richard Beauchamp, sometime Earl of Warwick, for the Sepulture of that Earl (from whom, by Elizabeth his third Daughter, this Henry did descend) leaving issue two Sons, viz. 
m ●el. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 911.  Sir Richard Nevil Knight, who succeeded his Grandfather in the title of Lord Latimer, and Thomas a younger Son. Which Richard 
Ric●ard.  was 
n Polyl. Vi●g p. ●4.  one of the Commanders of the King's Forces, in the Battle of Stoke juxta Newark upon Trent, in 1 Hen. 7. against john, Earl of Lincoln, and his Rebellious Adherents, who were there happily vanquished. And in 6 Hen. 7. had special Livery 
o Pat. 6 H. 7. p. 1.  of all the Lands, which descended to him, by the death of his Grandfather.  
Moreover, in 8 Hen. 7. when 
p Polyd. Virg. p. 60●. ●. 4●.  the Scots had besieged Norham Castle, he was 
q Polyd. Virg. p. 60●. ●. 4●.  an eminent Commander in the English Army; upon the advance whereof (under the conduct of the Earl of Surrey) they fled 
r Polyd. Virg. p. 60●. ●. 4●. . As also 
s Godw. 〈◊〉  in 5 Hen. 8. at Floddon Field, where King james the Fourth of Scotland, lost his life. And in 22 Hen. 8. one of the Peers who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, intimating 
t Herb. 〈◊〉 H. 8. p. 3●●. , That, if he did not comply with King Henry in that cause of his intended Divorce from Queen Catherine, he must expect no other than to lose his Supremacy here.  
And having married 
u Ex Coll. Samp●. 〈◊〉 Ar.  Anne the Daughter of Humphrey Stafford of Grafton in Com. Wigorn. Esquire, by whom he had issue 
x Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. ● 912.  six Sons, viz. john, William, Thomas, Marmaduke, George, and Christopher; and six Daughters, viz. 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. ● 912.  Margaret married to ... Son and Heir to ... Willoughby Lord Brooke, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Catherine, Susan, and joan; departed this life in the same Two and twentieth of Henry the Eight, as it seems; for than had john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, a special 
z 〈…〉  Livery of his Lands.  
Which john first took to Wife 
a 〈…〉  Dorothy, one of the three Sisters and Coheirs to john, Earl of Oxford. And upon 
b 〈…〉  that Insurrection in Yorkshire in 28 Hen. 8. called The Pilgrimage of Grace, with the Lords Scrope, Lumley, and Darcy, was made choice 
c 〈…〉  of by the Rebels, to treat with the Duke of Norfolk, (General of the King's Forces) then advancing against them.  
By his Testament 
d 〈…〉  bearing date 12 Sept. An. 1542. (34 Hen. 8.) bequeathed his Body to Sepulture on the Southside of Well Church, where his Ancestors lay buried, in case he should die in Yorkshire; appointing, that the Master of the Hospital and Vicar there, should take and receive all the Rents of the Parsonage of Askham- Richard, in the County of the City of York, during the space of forty years; as also of the Parsonage of S. George's Church in York, for the like term, therewith to find a Schoolmaster, at Well before specified, during that term of forty years, for teaching of Grammar; and to pray for him the said john, and all others, for whom he was bound to pray.  
And having secondly married 
e 〈…〉  Catherine, Daughter to Sir Thomas Parr of Kendal Knight, (who became 
f Ibid.  the last Wife to King Henry the Eighth) departed 
g Spert ut supra.  this lif● shortly after; for the Probate 
h Spert ut supra.  of this his Testament bears date 11 Martii, next ensuing▪ and was buried 
i 〈…〉  in S. Thomas Chappel, near the North door of S. Paul's Cathedral in London; leaving issue by her john, his Son and Heir, and a Daughter called Margaret.   

Fitz-Alan of Clun.  
IN the time of William the Conqueror, 
Alan.  Alan the Son of Flathald (or Flaald) obtained, by the gift 
a 〈…〉  of that King, the Castle of Oswald●ter, with the Territory adjoining; which belonged to Meredith ap Blethyn, a Britton. This Alan having married 
c 〈…〉  the Daughter and Heir to Warine, Sheriff 
d 〈…〉  of Shrop●hire, in the time of King William the Conqueror, had 
e 〈…〉 , in her right, the Barony of the same Warine; and confirmed 
f 〈…〉  all those Grants, which his Ancestors or Tenants had given to the Monks of S. Peter's Abbey at Shrewsbury, soon after the Foundation thereof.  
To him succeeded William, his Son and Heir, who (●eing called 
g 〈…〉  William Fitz-Alan) in 1 Hen. 1. Founded 
h 〈…〉  the Abbey of 〈◊〉 in Com. Salop. for Canons Regular of S. Augustine's Order: For which respect, he had afterwards a Grant 
i 〈…〉  of the Patronage thereof, in all vacancies, made unto him by King Henry the Second. He likewise Founded 
k 〈…〉  the Priory of Wombr●gge in the same County, for Canons of that rule; and bestowed 
l 〈…〉  on the Knights-Templars, the Lordships of ●arditon and Hu●hemerse, with the moiety of Chattewell; as also 
m 〈…〉  two Messages in Shrewsbury. Moreover, to the Monks of Shrewsbury, he gave 
n 〈…〉  all his Lands in 〈◊〉 as also 
o 〈…〉  the Churches of O●ton, Trochford, and Oswaldstry, with the Chapel of Martines-●hirk, and all other Chapels belonging to those Churches; likewise 
p 〈…〉  half a Salt Work in 〈◊〉 in Com. Wigorn. And 
q 〈…〉  a place upon Severne, within his Forest, to contain a Floodgate, either for Fishing, or for his Mill at Etton, together with the Tithes of Donham, and four Ox-gangs of Land in Trochford. He also gave 
r 〈…〉  to the Monks of Cumbermere in Com. Cestr. a certain Meadow lying on the River of Mees, with common 
s 〈…〉  in his Woods of Her●ale, Bromha●e, and Spipford. And on the Monks of Buldewas in Com. Salop. bestowed 
t 〈…〉  his Lordship of Little Bu●dewas, with all his Woods of Wroxeter; reserving only out of them necessaries for himself, and his Tenants, with Paunage for his own and their Hogs.  
In 3 Steph. when divers of the great Men armed themselves on the behalf of M●ud the Empress, this William Fitz-Alan then Governor 
u 〈…〉  of Shrewsbury, and Sheriff 
x 〈…〉  of the County, did 
y 〈…〉  so likewise; and held 
z 〈…〉  the Castle of Shrewsbury against that King, until it was taken 
a 〈…〉  from him by assault. He was 
b 〈…〉  also with her at the Siege of Winchester Castle, in 6 Steph. where she and her whole Army were 
c 〈…〉  put to flight: And afterwards adhering stoutly to her, was constituted Sheriff of the County of Salop, so soon as her Son, King Henry the Second, attained to the Crown: In which Office he continued 
d 〈…〉  till his death, viz. in 6 Hen. 2. for, in that year, Guy Estrange, than Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  of that Shire, accounted 
f 〈…〉  to the King for the profits of his Lands, for the one half thereof; and also 
g 〈…〉  for Money paid in Wages to the Servants in his Castles of ●●un, B●an●minster (id est, ●sw●ldster) and Ruthin. And having married 
h 〈…〉  Isabel de Say (Daughter 
i 〈…〉  and Heir of Helias de Say) Niece 
k 〈…〉  to Robert, Earl of Gloucester, Lady 
l 〈…〉  of Clun, left issue by her William, his Son and Successor; who, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
m 〈…〉  levying the Aid, for Marriage of the King's Daughter, certified 
n 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees to be in number thirty five and an half; whereof nineteen were De Veteri Feoffamento, and sixteen and an half De Novo. But in 19 Hen. 2. or before, he departed this life; for than it appears 
o Rot. Pip. ●9 H. 2. 〈◊〉. , that the Sheriff of Oxfordshire accounted fifteen pound for the relief of those Knights Fees which he held in that County, leaving William Fitz-Alan, his Son and Heir.  
Which William in An. 1188. (33 Hen. 2.) gave 
p 〈…〉  large entertainment at his Castle of Oswaldester to Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in his Itinerary then made into Wales; and underwent the Sheriff's Office for that County of Salop, from 
q Ro● Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Salop.  2 Rich. 1. until 
r Ro● Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Salop.  3 joh. inclusive.  
In 6 Rich. 1. this William paid 
s Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Salop.  twenty seven pound ten shillings upon levying the Scutage for the King's redemption: And in 1 joh. gave a Fine 
t Oblat● 1 Jo●. m. 〈◊〉.  of sixty marks to be excused from attending that King beyond Sea. Moreover, in 6 joh. he obtained a Charter 
u Cart. 6 Joh. n. 100L.  for a Fair yearly to be kept at his Manor of Norton (now called Cheping-Norton) in Com. Oxon. And another at Clun in Com. Salop. And departed this life in 16 joh. or before; for than did 
x Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Salop.  Thomas de Erdinton give five thousand marks for the Wardship of his Lands, and marriage of his Son and Heir, to his own Daughter. Which Son died, as it seems, soon after; for it is manifest 
y Rot. 〈◊〉 4 H 3. ●. 6.  that john Fitz-Alan, his Brother, enjoyed the estate.  
Which john, 
john 1.  the next ensuing year, adhered 
z Mat. Paris, 254. ●7.  to Robert Fitz-Walter, and the rest of the Rebellious Barons, then in Arms. Howbeit, in 1 Hen. 3. having Letters 
a Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 2.  of Safe-conduct, to come in, and make his peace, he had Livery 
b Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. ●erks.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, but gave 
c Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. ●erks.  no less than ten thousand marks for his Fine. And the year next following had respite 
d Rot 〈◊〉. 4 H. ●. ● 6.  for payment of that debt, which Thomas de Erdinton owed to the King, for the Wardship of the Son and Heir of William his Brother.  
Being thus repossessed of those Lands, in 12 Hen. 3. he obtained another Charter 
e Claus. 12 H. 3. m. ●.  for a Fair yearly to be kept at his Manor of 
f 〈…〉  Blancminster in Com. Salop. upon the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Andrew, and two days following.  
And in 22 Hen. 3. upon 
g 〈…〉  determination of the Truce made betwixt the King, and Lewelin▪ Prince of Wales (Lewelin fleeing out again) (amongst other of the Barons Marchers) received Summons 
h 〈…〉  to attend the King at Oxford, in the xv me of Easter, thereto advise what was best to be done upon that occasion.  
This john had two Wives, The first Isabel 
i 〈…〉 , the second Daughter of William de Albiny, Earl of Aru●del, and Sister 
k 〈…〉  and Coheir to Hugh her Brother; the second Hawise 
l 〈…〉  de Blancminster: And departed 
m 〈…〉  this life in 24 Hen. 3. Whereupon the King directed His Precept 
n 〈…〉  to john Estrange, to assign a reasonable Dowry unto the same Hawise (then surviving) out of all his Lands, excepting those of Blan●minster, Clun, and Shrawurthin; the like command 
o Ibid.  being issued to the Sheriff of G●ocestershire.  
By virtue of which Precept, this Hawise had 
p 〈…〉  the Manors of ●rogford in Cheshire, Kinelegh in Comitat. Wilts; Cunerte, Acton, Wroxcestry, Upton, Nesse, Mulford, Edenesden, Forton, and Wal●egh, in Com. Salop. assigned unto her. And the same john Estrange, to whom the custody of the residue of those L●nds was committed, had 
q 〈…〉  an allowance of thirty marks per annum, for guarding the Castles of Blancminster, Scrawurthin, and Clun.  
To which last mentioned john Fitz-Alan, succeeded 
z 〈…〉  john, his Son and Heir, who in 28 H. 3. upon Partition 
s 〈…〉  then made of all the Lands of Hugh de Albini, Earl of Arundel, deceased, had 
t 〈…〉  (by right of descent from Isabel his Mother, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to the same Hugh) the Castle of Arundel, assigned unto him for his principal Seat. And soon after that, in consideration 
u 〈…〉  of a thousand pounds fine, had Livery 
x 〈…〉  of his own Castles of Blancminster, Clun, and Schrawurthin. And in 38 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
y 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands of Norton, Lavinton, Upton, Wroxcestry, Cunede, Harenegge, Acton, Troghford, Hope, Berlege, Eston, Rodinton, Stakes, S●ewardin, and Wikes.  
In 41 Hen. 3. (being one of the Barons Marchers) he received command 
z 〈…〉  to attend Hamon Estrange, at that time constituted 
a 〈…〉  Warden of the Marches, near Montgomery: And in 42 Hen. 3. was made 
b 〈…〉  Captain-General of all the Forces designed for guarding of those Marches. But in 44 Hen. 3. Roger de Mortimer being made 
c 〈…〉  General Warden of all the Marches, he received the King's Precept 
d 〈…〉  to attend the commands of the same Roger, for conservation of the Peace in those parts.  
Moreover, in 46 Hen. 3. upon 
e 〈…〉  that maccord, then made, betwixt the King and those of the Barons with whom there had been difference; he was 
f 〈…〉  one of them, to whom the King directed his Letters, by which he required 
g 〈…〉  him to send his Seal, for ratifying thereof, in case he could not then personally repair unto him. And in 47 Hen. 3. upon 
h 〈…〉  those hostile Incursions, then made by the Welsh, received Summons 
i 〈…〉  (as did other of the Barons-Marchers) to come to Hereford, on the third day after the Epiphany, well fitted with Horse and Arms for defence of the Marches. And after that another 
k 〈…〉  Summons, to prepare himself with Horse and Arms to attend james de Aldithele (one other of the Barons-Marchers) at Ludlow, for preventing the like Incursions.  
Nevertheless, soon after this (viz. in 48 H. 3.) adhering 
l 〈…〉  to the Rebellious Barons, he was 
m 〈…〉  with some of them in the Castle at Rochester; but long he did not continue there: For it appears 
n 〈…〉 , that before the end of that year, being in Arms for the King, in the Battle of Lewes, he was, with him, taken prisoner.  
This john died 
o 〈…〉  in 52 Hen. 3. (as it seems) leaving issue by Maud his Wife, Daughter 
p 〈…〉  of Roese de Verdun, john, his Son and Heir, than 
q 〈…〉  twenty two years of age; who, doing his homage had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands, paying 
s 〈…〉  a hundred pound for his relief for his own Barony in Shropshire, and elsewhere; as also 
t 〈…〉  twenty five pound for the fourth part of the Barony of Hugh de Albiny, late Earl of Arundel.  
Of which la●● mentioned john, I have seen no more, then that he departed 
u 〈…〉  this life upon Friday preceding the Annunciation of our Lady, 54 Hen. 3. leaving issue by Isabel de Mortimer, his Wife 
x 〈…〉 , Richard, 
Richa●d.  his Son and Heir, five years of age, upon the Feast day of S. Blaze.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 1 Edw. 1. the custody of the Castle of Blancminster, and all other the Lands of this last deceased john, were committed 
y 〈…〉  to john de Oxinden, and the Wardship of the said Richard granted 
z 〈…〉  to Roger de Mortimer. Howbeit, Isabel his Mother, in 8 Edw. 1 obtained the custody 
a Rot. Fin. 8 Ed. 1. m. 9  of the Castle and Honour of Arundel, during his minority; so likewise 
b Claus. 10 Ed. 1. m. 1. , of the Castle of Blancminster, and Hundred of Oswaldster: Yet, within two years after, Edmund de Mortimer (Son to the before specified Roger) procured the Kings Grant 
c Pat. 10 Ed. 1. m. 8.  for the custody of Arundel Castle; as also of the Castle and Hundred of Oswaldstry.  
But in 13 Edw. 1. this Richard (was out of Ward) and obtained a Grant 
d Cart. 13 E. ●. p. 2. n. 27.  for a Fair at his Manor of Arundel in Sussex, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross.  
That this Richard, thus possessing the Castle of Arundel, thereupon enjoyed the Honour, viz. the title of Earl, without any formal Creation, or other Investiture, is clear enough from sundry Authorities: First from the Letters 
e Rot. Scot 26 Ed. 1. m. 9  of Protection, which he had in 26 Edw. 1. upon that expedition then made into Scotland (wherein he was) he being therein called 
f Rot. Scot 26 Ed. 1. m. 9  Richardus filius Alani, Comes Arundel. Next, by that Precept 
g Claus. 29 Ed. 1. in dorso m. 8.  in 29 Edw. 1. directed to him from the King; whereby, taking notice, that he had raised certain Forces to march against Fouke Fitz-Warine (a great Baron in Shropshire) he is therein also s●iled 
h Claus. 29 Ed. 1. in dorso m. 8.  Comes Arundel, and required 
i Claus. 29 Ed. 1. in dorso m. 8. , under the penalty of forfeiting whatsoever he held of the King, to forbear any act of hostility, against him the said Fouk●. As also by the Inquisition 
k 〈…〉  taken after his death, the next ensuing year, wherein he is likewise so called. Moreover, That john his Ancestor had, before him, that title, is evident from the King's Mandate 
l Pat. 35 Ed. 1▪ m. 14.  to the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, in 35 Edw. 1. to inquire what debts Edmund, then Earl of Arundel, Son and Heir to this last mentioned Richard, stood charged with, either in his own name, or in the name of any of his Ancestors: In which Mandate there is this expression— Quod idem Edmundus nobis tenetur ad Sca●carium praedictum in Ciiil. xuj ●. ixd. de duobus debitis, quae inveniuntur in Rotulis Scaccarii nostri praedicti, sub nomine Iohannis filii Alani, quondam Comitis Arundelliae, Antecessoris praedicti Edmundi, etc. And lastly, from the Act 
m Rot. Parl. 11 H. 6. m. 9 n. 32.  of Parliament in 11 Hen. 6. which declareth, That all who had been possessed of the Castle and Honour of Arundel, were Earls thereof, without any other Creation.  
But of this Richard, Earl of Arundel, I have no more to say, then that he took to Wife 
n Catal. of Nobil. by ●. B.  Alizon, Daughter to the Marquis of Saluce, in Italy; and left issue by her Edmund 
o Esc. 30 ●. 1. n 30. Suss.  his Son and Successor, sixteen years of age in 30 Ed. 1. As also two Daughters, viz. Maud, Wife 
p Catal. of No●. by R. ●.  to Philip, Lord Burnel; and Margaret to 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  William Boteler of Wemme.  
Which Edmund 
Edmund.  in 34 Edw. 1. having received 
r 〈…〉  the honour of Knighthood with Prince Edward, and divers persons of note, by the solemn Ceremony of Bathing, etc. attended 
s 〈…〉  the King in his expedition at that time made into Scotland. So likewise in 35 Edw. 1.  
In 3 
t 〈…〉  & 4 
u 〈…〉  Edw. 2. he was again in the Wars of Scotland; and in 5 Edw. 2. obtained the King's Charter 
x 〈…〉  for a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Ruiton in the Marches of Wales, with a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, and three days next following.  
About this time it was, that Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, took upon him to redress what was amiss in the Government; divers of the Nobility adhering to him in that design, whereof this Earl was 
y 〈…〉  one: But notwithstanding he so appeared therein, in 10 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
z 〈…〉  Lieutenant and Captain General to the King, from Crent Northwards, as far as Roxborough in Scotland.  
In 11 Edw. 2. he was charged 
a 〈…〉  with providing two hundred Foot for the King's service in Scotland, out of his Territories of Blancminster and Clun.  
And in 
b 〈…〉  12 & 13 Edw. 2. marched again 
c 〈…〉  into Scotland; in which Wars, and other his employments, he performed his trust so well, as that in 15 Edw. 2. the King bestowed 
d 〈…〉  on him, and the Heirs-male of his Body, all those Houses near Algate, within the City of London; as also the Manor 
e 〈…〉  of Ideshale in Com. Salop. Which by the forfeiture of Bartholomew de Badlesmere (a great Baron in ●ent) were escheated to the Crown. So likewise, the Manor 
f 〈…〉  of E●worth, in the Isle of Axho●me, and all the Lands besides, within that Isle, which did belong to john Lord Mowbray, and which, by his Rebellion, were then forfeited; with all other Lands there, which belonged to any other Rebel. As also 
g 〈…〉  the Castle, Manor, and Lands of Chirke; the Castle and Manor of Dolverne; and likewise, those Lands of ●ery, and K●dwey, in the Marches of Wales, which were part of the Possessions of Roger, Lord Mortimer of Wigmore, and also escheated by his Rebellion.  
Moreover, he stood in so great favour with that King, and was so far trusted by him, that in 18 Edw. 2. he obtained his special 
h 〈…〉  Letters to the Pope (sent by the Archdeacon of Buckingham) whereby, representing to his Holiness, the great animosities, which then were from divers of the Nobility, towards one another, occasioned by the Rebellion of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster; and, that, for reconciling them, and abolishing all farther feuds, which might thereupon ensue, no means could be more proper, than the linking their Children together by interchangable Marriages; he did entreat his Holiness, through his plenary power, to dispense, that john, the Son and Heir of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Her●ford, (which Earl was slain at Burrowdrigge, in that Rebellion of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster) might marry one of this Earls Daughters; and that the Son and Heir of Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, might take to Wife another of them.  
But this high esteem which he had from that unhappy King, became the chief occasion of his utter ruin: For, in that violent storm of the people's fury, raised by those Nobles who had harboured implacable discontents against the King's misgovernment, through the sway of the Spensers, and other his Favourites; amongst which, Roger Lord Mortimer was not the least, and by whom he was 
i Th. 〈◊〉. in An. 1327. 19 E. 2 p. 1ST.  perfectly hated, (after they had surprised 
k Th. 〈◊〉. in An. 1327. 19 E. 2 p. 1ST.  the person of the King, whose cruel murder not long after ensued) he was beheaded 
l Th. 〈◊〉. in An. 1327. 19 E. 2 p. 1ST.  at Hereford, by the procurement of the same Mortimer, upon 
m 〈…〉  the morrow after the Feast of S. Edmund the Archbishop.  
Froissard 
n 〈…〉  says, That the Queen landing in England with a great power, divers of the Nobility repaired to her; and hasting to Bristol, where the King and this Earl then were; as also both the Spensers, who were then the most obnoxious; having taken Hugh le Despenser the elder, together with this Earl, she caused them to be brought before Prince Edward, and divers of the Barons then with him; where, being judged to death; first to be drawn, then beheaded, and afterwards hanged on a Jebet. Execution was accordingly done, at the Gates of the Castle of Bristol, in the sight of the King himself, and of Hugh le Despenser the younger, upon the day of S. Denis in October, An. 1326.  
By Alice his Wife, Sister 
o 〈…〉  and Heir to john, Earl Warren and Surrey, this Earl left issue Richard, his Son and Heir; and Edmund 
p 〈…〉  a younger Son, on whose behalf the King wrote 
q 〈…〉  to the Pope, for preferring him to some Ecclesiastical Dignity; as also two Daughters, Alice who married 
r 〈…〉  to john de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex; and jane 
s 〈…〉  to Warine Gerard Lord ●Isle.  
But, notwithstanding this hard fate to him, she the said Alice obtained some favour from the succeeding King: For it appears, that in 2 Ed. 3. she had an Assignation 
t 〈…〉  of three hundred twenty pounds' annuity for the support of herself and her children.  
I now come to Richard his Son.  
This Richard, 
Richard▪  being restored 
u 〈…〉  in Parliament 4 Edw. 3. had the Castle of Arundel (which had been given to Edmund, Earl of Kent, the King's Uncle) then rendered 
x 〈…〉  to him. (Which Restoration and Render was afterwards confirmed 
y 〈…〉  in the Parliament of 25 Edw. 3.) And in 5 Edw. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
z 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Kynele, Bul●ington, Wike, and Patesholl, in Com. Wilts.  
Moreover, in 7 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
a 〈…〉  Governor of Chirke Castle in Com. Denbigh; and the year next following, had a Grant 
b 〈…〉  of the Inheritance of that Castle, with all the Territories thereto belonging, being part 
c 〈…〉  of the Possessions of Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, attainted: And in 9 Edw. 3. was made Governor 
d 〈…〉  of Porchester Castle. The same year he was 
e 〈…〉  also in the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 
f 〈…〉  10 Edw. 3. the King himself being 
g 〈…〉  in person there also. Furthermore, being Steward 
h 〈…〉  of the Realm of Scotland, by Hereditary Right; and giving 
i 〈…〉  up his whole title therein to King Edward, he had, in consideration thereof, the Grant 
k 〈…〉  of a thousand marks, to be received out of the King's Exchequer at Carna●von, as part of the issues of North Wales. And in 11 Ed. 3. being joined 
l 〈…〉  with William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, in the chief command of the Army, then marching toward Scotland, he had an Assignation 
m Ibid.  of one of the King's Ships, called The S. Edward of Sandwich, for the carriage of their Victual, and other necessaries. In this year also he was constituted 
n Pat. 11 Ed. ●. p. 3. m. 8.  Justice of North Wales, and obtained the King's Charter 
o Cart. 11 Ed. 3. m. 30.  for a Market every week, on the Thursday, at his Manor of Chirchestreton in Com. Salop; as also 
p Cart. 11 Ed. 3. m. 30.  a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; with privilege 
q Ibid. n. 40.  for himself and his heirs to have Return of Writs within his Hundreds of Westburne, Singleton, Esebourne, Box, Stokebrigge, Anesfourd, Bury, Rotherbrigge, and Peling, in Com. Suss. Likewise of all Summons of the Ex●bequer, and a Court within his Borough of A●undel; and by himself and his Bailiffs, to hold the Sheriffs Turn, within that Liberty, paying yearly to the King the sum of three pound sixteen shillings eight pence.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he was again 
r Ro●. Scoc. 12 Ed. 3 m. 22.  in the Scottish Wars, and had an allowance of 
s Claus. 12 E. 3. p 2. m. 21.  one hundred forty five pound sixteen shillings two pence of his Wages, for service at Dunbar, and elsewhere in Scotland. And being still Governor of the Castle of Porchester, had an Assignation 
t Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 22.  of ten Men at Arms, and forty Archers, for the defence thereof▪ as also for security of the parts adjacent from Foreign Incursions, with twelve pence per diem, for each of his Men at Arms, and three pence per diem for each of his Archers.  
In 13 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
u 〈…〉  Admiral of the Western Seas, and Governor 
x 〈…〉  of Carnarvan Castle. And in 14 Edw. 3. was 
y 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Flan●ers.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was present 
z 〈…〉  at that great Feast and just held at London by the King, for love of the Countess of Salisbury, as it is said 
a 〈…〉 . And in 16 Edw. 3. being at the Siege 
b 〈…〉  of Uannes' in France, continued 
c 〈…〉  there the next ensuing year.  
In 18 Edw. 3. he was joined 
d 〈…〉  in that Embassy with Henry de Lancaster, Earl of Derby, unto Alfonsus, King of Castille and Leon, for according of those differences which had happened betwixt the King's Subjects, and those of that Realm, chiefly in Maritime Affairs; and was the same year again 
e 〈…〉  in the Wars of France.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he had the Sheriffalty of Shropshire granted 
f 〈…〉  to him for life, being 
g 〈…〉  at that time still in France.  
And, having contracted Marriage 
h 〈…〉  with Isabel, the Daughter of Hugh le Despenser, when he was in minority, and thereunto constrained 
i 〈…〉  for fear; afterwards disavowing 
k 〈…〉  his assent to the same, and a nullity made thereof by the Pope; he took to Wife 
l 〈…〉  Eleanor, the Daughter of Henry, Earl of Lancaster, and had the King's Letters 
m 〈…〉  to the Pope for dispensing therewith, by reason of their affinity.  
The same year also he was constituted 
n 〈…〉  Admiral of the King's Fleet to the Westwards; and in 20 Edw. 3. did 
o 〈…〉  again attend the King in his Wars of France, being 
p 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders, under Edward the Black Prince, in that famous Battle of Cressie, where the English obtained lasting honour. In 22 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
q 〈…〉  one of the King's Commissioners, to treat with certain Flemings, and likewise with the Earl of Flanders, touching certain differences then betwixt them: As also one of the Ambassadors sent 
r Rot. Rom. 22 Ed. ●.  to confer with the Ambassadors of Philip de Valois, in the Pope's presence, concerning th● form of that Truce, which had been made betwixt King Edward, and the same Philip. And in 26 Edw. 3. was charged 
s Rot. Fran. 26 Ed. 3. m. 7.  with eighty Lanciers, out of his Territories of Oswaldstry, Clun, and Chirke, well armed and arrayed, for service in France.  
He was likewise constituted 
t Ibid. m. ●.  one of the Commissioners for guarding the Sea Coasts in Surrey and Sussex; as also 
u Ibid. m. ●.  for the arraying of Men in the Counties of Saloy and Stafford. And the next year, upon the Twenty fourth of October, did his homage 
x Claus. 27 Ed. 3. ●. 10.  to the King in the Palace at Westminster, for his Barony of Bromfield and Yale.  
In 28 Edw. 3. by Indenture 
y Claus. 28 ●d. 3. in dors● m 10.  made betwixt this Earl and Roger de Mortimer, Earl of March▪ it was agreed, that Edmond, his Son and Heir, should take to Wife Alice the Daughter of the ●ame Roger; and, that she should have three thousands marks for her portion, viz. one thousand at the Sealing of that Agreement; upon their Marriage, at seven years of age, one thousand marks more; and at their accomplishing the age of thirteen years, the remaining thousand marks. And the same year was 
z Tho. Wa●. p. 161.  again sent to Rome, to see that Agreement ratified by the Pope, which had been made betwixt the Kings of England and France, wherein was 
a Tho. Wa●. p. 161.  contained, That the King of England should enjoy all his Lands in the Duchy of Aquitane, which the French had unjustly detained, in case he did totally quit his claim to that Realm.  
Moreover, in the Parliament held this year, it being adjudged 
b 〈…〉 , that Edmund, Earl of ●rundel, his Father, was unjustly put to death in 1 Edw. 3. He was thereupon fully restored 
c 〈…〉 , as Heir unto him. And in 34 Edw. 3. in consideration 
d 〈…〉  of the great expense he had been at, in guarding the Sea Coasts of Sussex, when the French threatened an Invasion there, was exempted 
e 〈…〉  from the charge, at which his Manor of Medmenham had been then taxed, for arraying of Men at Arms and Archers, for the King's service at Sea.  
In 46 Edw. 3. (with 
f 〈…〉  the Prince, the Duke of Lancaster, and divers other of the Nobility) he again attended 
g 〈…〉  the King into France, for the relief of Thovars; but being crossed by contrary Winds, after nine week's stay at Sea, returned. And in 47 Edw. 3. was retained by Indenture 
h 〈…〉 , together with john his Brother, to serve the King in his Fleet with forty Men at Arms, and forty Archers, for one whole year: Of which Men at Arms, four to be Knights, and thirty four Esquires.  
In 49 Edw. 3. this Earl procured Licence 
i 〈…〉  from the King, to Found a Chantry in his Chapel at Arundel, for a certain number of Priests and Clerks, and to endow it with Rent of one hundred and seven marks per annum out of his Lordships of Augemering, Wepham, and Warncamp, in Com. Suss. And by his Testament 
k S●dbury, ●. 92. b. , bearing date 5 Dec. the same year, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapterhouse of the Priory at Lewes, near to the Tomb of Eleanor de Lancaster, his Wife; appointing, that his Funeral should be solemnised without any Men at Arms, Horses, Herse, or other Pomp; likewise, to have but five Torches, with their Morters● (as was about the Corpse of his Wife,) and no more than five hundred marks to be expended thereon.  
Moreover, he bequeathed two hundred pound to purchase Lands and Rents for the Monks of Lewes, or else one or two Churches to be appropriated to that Monastery, for the maintenance of two Monks, to celebrate two Masses perpetually every day, for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his Wife with their Children, and Successors, and all Christian People, in the Chapel of S. Thomas the Martyr, in that House; or else in the Chapel of our Lady, on the North of the great Church; the one Mass of our Lady, the other of the Holy Ghost: And that every Prior of that House, at the first entrance upon his Government, should swear to see the same punctually performed: Likewise a thousand marks to purchase Lands of one hundred and seven marks per annum value, for the maintenance of six Priests and three Choristers, to celebrate Divine Service every day by Note, in the Chapel of his Castle at Arundel, and pray for the Souls of his Father and Mother; his Wife, and Children; their Successors, and all Christians: And to rise every day in Summer at the Sunrising, and in Winter at break of the day; to their Matins by Note; as also to perform their Masses, high and low, and other Divine Services, according to the direction of his Executors.  
By this Testament, he gave to his Son Thomas, than Bishop of Ely, two thousand marks: To his Son john, five thousand marks, with all the stock upon his Lands at his decease: To joan, his Daughter, two thousand marks: To Alice, his other Daughter, three thousand marks: To john, the Son of his Son john, five hundred marks: To Wil●iam likewise, another Son of his Son john, five hundred marks: To the eldest Daughter of his said Son john, a thousand marks: To Henry and Edward, younger Sons of his Son john, each five hundred marks: To his Nephews and Neices, the Sons and Daughters of Sir Roger le Strange, and to his Sister Aleyne la Strange, Wife of the said Roger, a thousand and a hundred marks, over and above a thousand marks more paid to them already.  
To Richard, his Son and Heir, his best Coronet, charging him on his Blessing, to keep it, during his life, and then to leave it to his Heir; and so to remain from Heir to Heir, Lords of Arundel, in remembrance of him: To joan, his Daughter, his second Coronet, with the like charge, to keep it all her life, and then that it continue to her Heir; and so from Heir to Heir, as abovesaid. And to Alice, his Daughter, his third Coronet, upon the like conditions.  
And departed 
l 〈…〉  this life 9 Kal. Febr. An. 1375. (49 Ed. 3.)  
By Isabel his first Wife, whom he repudiated, (as hath been observed) he had issue a Daughter called Philippe, married 
m 〈…〉  to Sir Richard Sergeaux of ... in Com. Cornub. Knight. And by Eleanor his second (Daughter to Henry, Earl of Lancaster) Widow 
u 〈…〉  of john Lord Beaumond, three Sons, viz. Richard, who succeeded him in his Lands and Honours; john, of whom I shall speak further by and by; and Thomas 
o 〈…〉 , Bishop of Ely (but afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, and Chancellor of England;) and four Daughters, viz. Alice married 
p 〈…〉  to Thomas Holland, afterwards Earl of Kent, to whom, and the Heirs of their two Bodies, in 38 Edw. 3. the King granted 
q Ibid.  the Manors of Kirkby- Moresheved Buttercramp,, and Cropton. She is likewise said 
r 〈…〉  to have been the Wife of Henry de Beaufort (who was afterwards the rich Cardinal) before he took orders; Eleanor 
s 〈…〉  died young; joan, Wife 
t 〈…〉  of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford; and Mary 
* 〈…〉  wedded to john Lord Strange of Blackmere.  
Which john, his second Son was afterwards a Banneret 
u 〈…〉 ; and in 1 Rich. 2. retained 
x 〈…〉  to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, for a quarter of an year, with two hundred Men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, whereof twenty nine Knights and one hundred seventy Esquires, he being then also Marshal of England, and of the Retinue unto Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, Uncle to the King.  
This john took to Wife 
y Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  Eleanor, the Daughter of john Lord Maltravers, Sister and Heir to Henry Lord Maltravers; and was summoned 
z Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 1, 2 & 3 Rich. 2. in the last of which years, being sent 
a Ypod. Neustr. 137. n. 5●.  with divers Knights, and others, in aid of the Duke of Britanny, he perished 
b Ypod. Neustr. 137. n. 5●.  by Shipwreck, about the Feast day of S. Nicholas. It is reported 
c Ibid. 138. , that before he hoist Sail, he plundered the Country people, and being utterly cursed by them for so doing, this miserable fate soon overtook him.  
By the said Eleanor his Wife he left issue 
d Rot. 〈◊〉. 4 Hen. 5. m 9  a Son called john. Which john had likewise issue john 
e Rot. 〈◊〉. 4 Hen. 5. m 9 , Son and Heir; who, upon the death of Thomas, Earl of Arundel, without issue, being his next Heir-male, possessed 
f Rot. 〈◊〉. 4 Hen. 5. m 9  the Castle of Arundel, and divers other Lordships, by virtue of an Entail made by Richard, Earl of Arundel, in 21 Edw. 3. (as I shall more fully show anon) and by reason thereof had the title of Earl of Arundel.  
But I return to Richard, Son and Heir to the last Earl Richard.  
This Earl Richard being constituted 
g 〈…〉  Admiral of the King's Fleet, to the Westwards in 1 Rich. 2. and soon 
h 〈…〉  after that, to the Southwards, was retained by Indenture 
i 〈…〉  to serve the King, at Sea, for one quarter of an year, in the Company of john, Duke of Lancaster, King of Ca●●●le: And in 7 Rich. 2. was 
k 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland. About which time, he procured Licence 
l Rot. Fran●. 7 ●. ●. m. 1●.  of the King, to employ what Agents he should please to the Abbess and Covent of Almenesches (Alien) to treat and conclude with them for the purchase of certain Lands, part of the Possessions of the Priory of Leveminster in Sussex, belonging to those Nuns. As also a Charter 
m 〈…〉  for a weekly Market at his Manor of Estangmering in Sussex, upon the Saturday; and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of the Apostles Peter and Paul: He also obtained the King's farther Licence 
n 〈…〉  to travel into Foreign parts, and there to continue as long as he should think fit. But if he did then travel, he stayed not long abroad; for in 8 R. 2. he was retained by Indenture 
o 〈…〉 , to serve the King in his Wars of Scotland: And in 9 R. 2. joined in Commission 
p 〈…〉  with Thomas, D. of Lancaster, for the trial of Michael de la Pole, and some other of the King's Favourites, whom the Commons in Parliament had then charged with divers high crimes: Whereupon De la Pole was adjudged 
q 〈…〉  to suffer death, and his estate to be confiscate.  
In 10 Rich. 2. being made Admiral 
r 〈…〉  of the King's whole Fleet, to the West and Northward; he received 
s 〈…〉  the moiety of that Tenth then given 
t 〈…〉  to the King in Parliament by the Clergy; as also 
u 〈…〉  the moiety of that Fifteen, given by the Laity for the Public service of the Realm, in a Naval expedition. And putting 
x Th. Wals. p. 355. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  to Sea, upon Sunday, the Eve of our Lady's Ascension, encountered 
y Th. Wals. p. 355. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  with a great Fleet of Flemings, French, and Spaniards, and after a sharp fight got the victory; wherein he took 
z Th. Wals. p. 355. n. 10, 20, 30 & 40.  of Ships, great and small, no less than an hundred, all laden with Wines, containing 
a 〈…〉  Nineteen thousand Tuns, which he brought into the Port of Orwell, and other Havens.  
And after this, having new rigged his Navy, arrived 
b 〈…〉  at Breast in Britanny; where he soon took 
c 〈…〉  one of those Forts which the French had newly raised against the Castle there; and burned the other. And having 
d 〈…〉  then victualled that Castle for a year, and recruited the Garrison with all necessaries, returned 
e 〈…〉  into England with great honour, though much envied 
f 〈…〉  by the Duke of Ireland, and others, that bore great sway at Court; who did 
g 〈…〉  all they could to deprave him, by speaking slightly of these his noble exploits: And not only so, but growing more insolent (the King being totally guided by them) they conspired 
h 〈…〉  the death of divers great persons, of which this Earl was one.  
So that now there being 
i 〈…〉  no other help, but that either those haughty spirited men must be suppressed, or many of the most eminent Noblemen ruined: This Earl, with the Earls of Warwick and Derby, resolved 
k 〈…〉  to put themselves in Arms.  
The King therefore discerning their purpose, forthwith deliberated 
l Ibid▪ n. 30.  how he might destroy them, before they had united their distinct Forces; and to that end, sent 
m Ibid▪ n. 30.  the Earl of Northumberland, and others with him, to Rigate Castle (where this Earl then was) with resolution there to surprise him. But when Northumberland got thither, and saw 
n 〈…〉  what strength he had, he returned 
o 〈…〉  without any attempt upon him. After which, some were sent 
p 〈…〉  to take him by night, and bring him to the King, or 
q 〈…〉  at least to murder him. The Lords therefore being in this strait, having raised a great power, soon met 
r 〈…〉  at Haringay Park (near Highgate in Com. Middl.) wherewith the King being alarmd, and mediation 
s 〈…〉  made for a peaceable composure of these discontents, they came 
t 〈…〉  to Westminster; and upon expostulation with them by the King, touching this their Insurrection; told 
u 〈…〉  him, it was for his and the Kingdom's advantage, and to take from him those Traitorous persons, viz. The Duke of Ireland, and other his favourites who were enemies to the Commonwealth; the issue 
x 〈…〉  whereof, for the present, terminated in the ruin of divers, who had so misguided the King, as in due place I shall show.  
The tide therefore then running with these Lords, this Earl, was by general consent 
y 〈…〉  in the Parliament of 11 Rich. 2. made Governor 
z 〈…〉  of the Castle and Town of Breast in Britanny; as also 
a 〈…〉  the King's Lieutenant in those parts. And shortly after (being 
b 〈…〉  Admiral) made Lieutenant 
c 〈…〉 , as also Captain-General of his Fleet at Sea, with Commission 
d 〈…〉  to treat of Peace with john de Mont●ort, than Duke of Britanny; and hoising sail 
e 〈…〉  after Whitsuntide, soon met with the Enemy; of whose Ships he sunk 
f 〈…〉  and took fourscore, entered 
g 〈…〉  the Isle of B●as, which he burned 
h 〈…〉  and spoiled; and likewise 
i 〈…〉  the Islands of Us, Ree, Lemuste●, Rochel, Olum, and Olerum, which he plundered 
k Ibid. , putting to flisght 
l Ibid.  all the French and Britons that made any resistance.  
Howbeit, not long after this (being again discontented, as it seems) he obtained Licence 
m Rot Fran●● 12 R. 2. m. 2.  to travel with twenty persons of his retinue; and to be absent as long as he should think fit.  
The next mention I find of him, is, That in 15 Rich. 2. upon 
n Claus. 15 R 2. m. 23.  payment of a Fin● of four hundred marks to the King, he had 
o Claus. 15 R 2. m. 23. , in consideration thereof, pardon for marrying (to his second Wife) Philippe (Daughter 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. ●28 ●. n. 30.  to Edmund Mortimer, Earl of Mar●●) the Widow of john, the Son and Heir of john de Hastings, Earl of Pembroke (which john died 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. ●28 ●. n. 30.  before he accomplished his full age;) and thereupon, an Assignation 
r Claus. 15 R. 2. ut supra.  of her Dowry. The same year also he obtained a Charter 
s Cart. 15 R. 2. n. 37.  for a weekly Market upon Thursday at his Manor of Eastleacre in Com. Norf.  
But about this time, the Scene much altered; for the King (growing more powerful than before) held 
t H. Knighton 2735. n. 30.  a Parliament at Westminster, in the Month of May, wherein he displaced 
u H. Knighton 2735. n. 30.  divers of the great Officers and Judges, substituting 
x H. Knighton 2735. n. 30.  others in their stead: Amongst whom, this Richard, Earl of Arundel, was removed 
y H. Knighton 2735. n. 30.  from his command of Admiral.  
And in 17 Rich. 2. (the Parliament then 
z Tho. Wal●. in Anno 1394. p. 385. n. 30.  sitting) there being great variance 
a Tho. Wal●. in Anno 1394. p. 385. n. 30.  betwixt the Duke of Lancaster, and this Earl: The Duke charged 
b Tho. Wal●. in Anno 1394. p. 385. n. 30.  him, that about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cr●ss, he lay at his Castle of ●olt in Cheshi●●, with armed Men, at that time when there was an Insurrection in those parts against himself; but the Earl flatly denying 
c 〈…〉  it, and plainly excusing the matter; the storm at present ceased 
d 〈…〉 : Howbeit, seeing the times thus dangerous, to preserve himself from future mischief, he thought a retirement best; and to that end obtained a special Dispensation 
e Pat. 17 R. ●. p. 2. m. 16.  from attending the Parliament, or any other public employment. But this would not then serve turn; for whatsoever outward shows there were of kindness, there lurked an implacable hatred towards him in the King's Breast, and likewise towards all those who had been formerly active against any of his favourites, as is manifest by the sequel: For in the twentieth of His Reign, having surprised 
f Tho. Wals. 390. n. 10. Ypod. Neustr. 157. n. 10.  the Duke of Gloucester, and the Earl of ●arwick; and discerning 
g Tho. Wals. 390. n. 10. Ypod. Neustr. 157. n. 10.  that this Earl was then potent enough to have rescued them, he, overcame 
h Tho. Wals. 390. n. 10. Ypod. Neustr. 157. n. 10.  him with fair words, till he had got him in his power, & then sent him prisoner 
i Tho. Wals. 391.  to the Isle of ●ight; and having so done, brought him to trial 
k Ib. n. 10.  upon S. Matthews day next following: At which time, notwithstanding, he pleaded 
l Ib. n. 10.  the King's promises, and Charter of Pardon, he received a most severe sentence 
m Frois. 294 ●. , viz. To be drawn, hanged, his bowels ripped out, and burnt; and then to be beheaded and quartered: But the rigour of this judgement was somewhat allayed, so that he only lost his head in 
n Frois. 294 ●.  Cheapside, within the City of London, the King himself being 
o Frois. 294 ●.  a spectator, Thomas Mowbray, Earl Marshal (that married his Daughter) being the Executioner ●, who bound up his eyes.  
After which, that Pardon which he pleaded dated at Windsor, 30 Apr. 16 Ric. 2 was revoked 
o Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2 n. 13.  in Parliament.  
It is said 
p Ypod. Neust. 153. n. 30.  by some, that the Chief reason of the King's wrath towards him was; that, at the solemn Funeral of the Queen; and carrying her Corpse from St. Paul's to Westminster, he came too late, and was the first that desired leave to return. It is also said 
q Ibid. 158.  that when he saw the Earl-Marshal (his Son in Law) and the Earl of Ken● his Nephew (viz his Daughter's ●on) guarding him to his Execution, he told 
r Ibid. n. 10.  them, it had been much more fit, that they should have absented themselves: For the time will come (said he) when as many shall wonder at your misfortunes, as they now do at mine.  
Being thus put to death, his Body was 
s Ibid.  carried to the Friars Augustine's in London, and there buried 
t Ibid. ; and his Lands bestowed 
u Th. Wals. 392. n. 10.  on those, whom the King had then advanced to higher Honours (viz. the Earl Marshal to be Duke of Norfolk; the Earl of Kent, to be Duke of Surrey, etc.)  
A Testament 
x Arundel. Vol. 1. 183. b.  he made divers years before, when he little dreamt of this untimely death: of which (it being memorable) I shall here take some brief notice.  
By this Testament 
y Ibid. , bearing date 4 Martii Ann Dom 1382. (6 R. 2.) which is about fourteen years before, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Lewes, behind the high Altar; and ordained, that whereas the Chantry of six Priests, and three Clerks, designed by his Father in the Chapel of the Castle at Arundel, was not perfected in his life-time, that his Father's mind should therein be fulfilled: and added five more Secular Priests in the stead of five Monks which had wont to be there; as also two more, to make the whole number thirteen: whereof three to be Deacons, three Subdeacons, two Accolites, seven Choristers, and two Sacrists; with three Yeomen and two Grooms to attend them; thenceforth to be (according to the will of his Father) a perpetual College of thirteen Priests, whereof one to be the Master; and five Clerks, in honour of the blessed Trinity, to pray for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his own Soul, his Wife's Soul, and all Christian Souls.  
To his Son Richard he thereby bequeathed his Chapel with all the Furniture thereunto, of Cloth, and red Velvet, embroidered with Angels and Archangels.  
To his Son Thomas, an hundred pounds yearly for his maintenance, until the Lordships of Begenever, Sullyngton, and Schapewyk, should be settled on him. To his Daughter Charleton one little Tablet enamelled and gilt. To his Daughter Elizabeth a Nouche. To his Daughter Mareshall (id est joan, Wife of William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny, Marshal of the King's Host) a Bed of Arras. To his Daughter Margaret ten Marks yearly for her maintenance, till she should be married. To his Sister of Hereford a Cup and Cover. To his Sister of Kent his Cup of Trefoils: and to his Mother of Norfolk a Cross of Gold.  
By Elizabeth the Daughter 
z Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 68 b. 167.  of William de Bohun Earl of Northampton, he left issue three Sons; viz. Thomas who succeeded him; as also Richard and William, who died 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  young; and four Daughters; viz. Elizabeth, first married 
* 〈…〉  to Wil●iam de Montacute, eldest Son to Wil●iam Earl of Salisbury: Which William being unhappily slain 
b 〈…〉  in a Tilting at Windsor, by the Earl his Father, in 6 R. 2. she secondly married 
* 〈…〉  to Thomas Lord Mowbray, Earl Marshal and Nottingham, thirdly 
c 〈…〉  to Sir Gerard Vsflete, Knight; and fourthly 
d 〈…〉  to Sir Robert Coushill, Knight, (who had been an Esquire 
e 〈…〉  to the Duke of Norfolk) joan Wife 
f 〈…〉  of William de Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny; Margaret married 
g 〈…〉  to Sir Roland Lenthall, Knight; and Alice to 
h 〈…〉  john Charleton Lord Powys.  
Which Thomas was restored 
i 〈…〉  in Blood in the Parliament of 1 H. 4. the judgement against Richard his Father being then reversed 
k 〈…〉 . And being made Knight 
l 〈…〉  of the Bath at the Coronation of King Henry the fourth; the same year obtained a Charter 
m 〈…〉  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of S●orghton in Sussex: as also three Fairs yearly; one on the Feast day of St. Philip and jacob, the second on Wednesday in Whitsunweek, and the third upon St. Martin's day in Winter.  
In 6 Hen. 4. this Thomas married 
n Ypod. N●ustr. 1●5● n. 40.  Beatrix an illegitimate Daughter to the King of Portugal, upon the morrow after the Feast of St Katherine; the Wedding being kept 
o Ypod. N●ustr. 1●5● n. 40.  at London, where the King and Queen were also present 
p Ypod. N●ustr. 1●5● n. 40.   
The same year likewise, he had, by the bounty of King Henry, a Grant 
q 〈…〉  of the Manors of Plumpton, and Berkomp, with the Advouson of those Churches; which came to the Crown by the forfeiture 
r 〈…〉  of Thomas Lord Bardolf, then attainted for Rebellion. And in 12 H. 4. was sent, 
s 〈…〉  with divers men at Arms, and Archers, to the Duke of Burgundie's aid, against the Duke of Orleans. Moreover in 1 H. 5. he was made 
t 〈…〉  Constable of Dover Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports; as also 
u 〈…〉  Lord Treasurer of England.  
But not long after growing infirm 
x 〈…〉 ; by his Testament 
y 〈…〉  bearing date 10 Octob. Ann. 1415. (3 Hen. 5.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the choir of the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity at Arundel, under a certain Tomb there to be new made for him: Also willing, that a fair Monument should be erected, by his Executors, over the Body of his Father. Likewise appointing an hundred and thirty pounds six shillings and eight pence, to be bestowed at his Funeral, and in celebrating of Masses for his Soul. Furthermore, in regard of a certain vow which he had made to S. john of Bridlington, when he was there with King Henry the fifth, at such time as he was Prince; viz. that he would once every year personally offer to that Saint, or send the sum of five marks, during his life; he directed, that his Executors should forthwith pay all the arrearages thereof, besides the costs of the Messenger upon that errand: And likewise, that they should cause a certain Chapel to be built at the Gate called Mary-Gate, in Arundel, in honour of the Blessed Virgin. Appointing also, that those Soldiers, who were with him at Hareflew, in France, should have all their arrears: Likewise, that all those Lands, and Tenements, in the possession of Robert Pobellowe, and Thomas Harling, Priests, by virtue of his Father's Feoffement, should be amortized for the benefit of the Hospital at Arundel.  
And upon the 13 of October following, departed 
z 〈…〉  this life without issue; being the seized 
a 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Cast●e-Acre, in Com. Norff. as also of the Manor of Milham, and of the Hundreds of Landiche, and South-Grenhow, in the same County. Likewise of the Manors of High-rothing, Ovisham, Cowyke, in Sheringe; Young- Margaret, Wolfamston juxta Gykewell, and Canefeld parva, in Comit. Essex. of the Manor of Berewyke juxta Berkweye, in Com. Her●f. of the Manors of Clone, Oswaldestre, Ruton, Bokenhall, and Clombury, in Com. Salop. And in the said County of Salop, and Marches of UUales, of the Manors of Doditon, Heythe, Stretton, Lydeleye, Conede, Acton- round, Wrockcestre, Upton, Hints, Shrawardyn, Clongoneford, Sonford, Osleton; with the Castles of Dynas-bran, and Leon's, and Land of Bromfield, and Yale. In the County of Sussex of the Castle of Arundel, the Manors of Eastdene, Sangelton, Sanstede, Bourne, Palyngham, Lege, Wollavyngton Alnetedesham, Coking, Leveminster, Poling, Wepham, Ostham, Scorteton, Preston, Eastham- Tonet, Westham- Tonet, Uualbeding, Pynkhurst, Foer, Overfold; with the Hundreds of Westburne, Singelton, Eastbourne, Box, Stokebruge, Anesford, Bury, Rotherbruge, West-Estwrith, and Poling: as also of the Castle and Lordship of Lewes; The Manors of Alington, Hundeden, Northese, Ratemeld, Meching, Rotingden, Brightelmeston, Pokeham, Clayton, ●ymer, Pycombe, Midleton, Dichengre, Cokefeld, Worth, and Seford, in the same County. Of the Castle of Riegate, with the Manors of Bechesworthe, and Docking, in Com. Surr. and the Manors of Knighton, Kynele, and Bulkindon, in Comit. Wilts. leaving Elizabeth Duchess of Norfolk, than the Wife of Sir Gerard Vseflete, Knight, joan Lady Bergavenny▪ and Margaret the Wife of Sir Rowland Lenthale, Knight, his Sisters and next Heirs; the said Elizabeth and joan being at that time forty years of age and upwards, and Margaret thirty three: Beatrix his wife then also surviving, who afterwards became the Wife 
b 〈…〉  of john Holland Earl of Huntendon.  
Upon the death of which Thomas Earl of Arundel, thus without issue; the right of this Earldom, by reason of an Entail 
c 〈…〉  of the Castle of Arundel, and Lands thereto belonging, made by Richard Earl of Arundel (his Grandfather) 21 Edw. 3. resorted 
d 〈…〉  to Sir john Fitz-Alan, 
john.  otherwise called Sir john Arundel Knight, Cousin and next Heir male to the said Thomas; viz. 
e 〈…〉  Son and Heir of john, Son▪ and Heir of john, second Son to the before specified Earl Richard.  
But before I proceed to speak of him, I shall say something of john his Father (who died in the life-time of Earl Thomas.) In 1 R. 2. Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, resigning 
a 〈…〉  the Staff of his Office of Marshal of England, and retiring; this john (then called Sir john Arundel, Knight,) having stoutly defended 
b 〈…〉  the Town of Southampton, against the French, was substituted 
c 〈…〉  in his stead: and in 2 Ric. 2. made 
d 〈…〉  one of the King's Commissioners, for giving satisfaction to the Scots, in what they had been injured by the English, contrary to the Articles of Truce, made betwixt both Nations in the time of King Edward the third, and David de Bruys King of that Realm, and having been summoned to Parliament in 1, 2, and 3 Ric. 2. was in the last of those years, 
〈…〉  constituted 
f Th. Wals. p. 238. n. 30.  one of the principal Commanders of those Forces, at that time sent beyond Sea, in aid of the Duke of Britain, where he did much mischief, by plundering; not 
g Ibid. 239. n. 30.  sparing the Nuns.  
He likewise, in those his military employments, grew so profane, that he took 
h Ibid. 240.  away the Chalices from the Altars: for which outrages he and his Companions were Excommunicated 
i Ibid. 240. . But, upon his return towards England, before the end of that year, he perished 
k Ibid. 242. n. 20.  by Shipwreck, with many of his party upon 
l Esc. 3 ●. 2. n. ●.  the fifteenth day of December; being then seized 
m Esc. 3 ●. 2. n. ●.  of the Manors of Aynho, in Com. Northamp. Postling, in Comit. Cantii. Byker, Ellingham, Osberwyke, newsted, Wollore, also of the moiety of the Manors of Newnham Akyld, Newham, Caupland, Yemrum, Trollop, Killom, Ankirchester, Prossen, and Palteston in Glendale, in Com. ... Likewise of the Manors of Coklington, Stoke- Tristre, Boyeford, Hyneforde, and the Baliwick of the Forest of Selewode, in Com. Somers. of the Manors of East- Morden, Worth, Wolcombe, Phelpes●on, Up-Wimborne, from, Whitfield, Langton, in Purbeck, Lodres, Wodeton in Mershwoodvale, and Lychet- Matravers, in Com. Dors. Brandon, in Com. Warw. Codelawe, in Com. Suss. Bockland, in Com. Surr. Shernton, Codeford, Boyton, Corton, Winterborn-Stoke, Cotes, Hull-Deverell, Somerford- Matravers, with the moiety of the Manors of Eleston, and Stapleford, in Com. Dors. leaving 
n Esc. 3 ●. 2. n. ●.  john, his Son and Heir fifteen years of age.  
Which john, in 7 Ric. 2. 
o 〈…〉  was in the Scotish Wars: and in 
p 〈…〉  12 R. 2. in the King's Fleet at Sea, with Richard Earl of Arundel, than Admiral of England. In 6 Hen. 4. upon the death of Alianor Matravers his Mother (who had married Reginald Lord Cobham) he was found 
q 〈…〉  to be her next Heir, and twenty years of age. In 3 Hen. 5. he was 
r 〈…〉  in the Wars of France: and in 4 Hen. 5. as Cousin and next Heir male to the before specified Thomas Earl of Arundel, then deceased, having respite 
s 〈…〉  for performing his Homage, had Livery 
t 〈…〉  of the Castle of Arundel, as also 
u 〈…〉  of the Town and Manor of Arundel, the Manors of Eastdene, Sangelton, stansted, Bourne, Palyngham, Dunhurst, Leghe, Wol●ayngton, Alveredesham, Cocking, Levemynstre, Poling, Wepham, O●ham, Stortetone, Prestone, East-Hamptonet, West-Hamptonet, Wolbeding, Pynkhurst, Foer, and Overfold, with the appurtenances: and of the Hundreds of Westbourne, Syngelton, Esebourne, Box, Stokebrugge, Anesfourd, Bury, Rutherbrugge, Westesewrith, and Poling, with the appurtenances: As also Return of Writts within those Hundreds: And likewise of the Forest and Chases of Arundel in Comitat. Suss. the Castles Towns, and Manors of Clone, and Oswaldestre, with their appurtenances, in Com. Salop. with the Manors of Ruton, Bokenhull, Clombury, Doditon, Hythe, Stretton, Lydele, Conede, Acton- round Wroxcestre, Upton and Hyntes, in the same County; but the title of Earl was not then attributed to him as by the Record itself is evident.  
In 6 H. 5. he was again 
h Rot. ●ranc. 6 He●●. m. 4.  in the Wars of France. And, having married 
i Esc. 16 H. 6. n. 50.  Alianore, the Daughter of Sir john Berkley of Beverston, in Com. Glouc. Knight; departed 
k Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 51.  this life 29 Apr. 9 Hen. 5. leaving john his Son and Heir thirteen years of age: and William 
l Esc. 16 H. 6. ut supra.  a younger Son.  
Which last mentioned john was summoned 
m Claus. de eodem Anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 7 Hen. 6. and in 8 Hen. 6. was by the Title 
† Ex a●tog. penès C●er. pell.  of john Earl of Arundel, retained * to serve the King in his Wars of France, with two Knights, fifty seven men at Arms, an hundred and eighty Archers; but before he set forwards on that expedition, he declared his Testament 
n Chichle●, Vol. 1. 457. b. ; viz. upon the eighth of April; whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Collegiate Church of the Holy-Trinity at Arundel; in the Wall betwixt the Choir and the Altar of our Lady Chapel (but his death in France prevented his Sepulture there, as he intended it) and gave to Maude his Wife, a Bed of green Worsted; and to Humphrey his Son a Bed of Cloth of Gold, wrought with Hares, red and black.  
And for the better confirmation of his title to this Honour, in 11 Henr. 6. being then 
o Rot. Parl. 11 Hen. 6. m. 6. n● 32, 33, 34, & 35.  in France, upon the King's service, he exhibited his Petition 
p Rot. Parl. 11 Hen. 6. m. 6. n 32, 33, 34, & 35.  in Parliament, that, he might be accepted to his proper place there; as also in all public Counsels, as Earl of Arundel, by reason that his Ancestors Earls of Arundel, Lords of the Castle, Honour and Seignory of Arundel, had used to enjoy their place and seat in all Parliaments and Councils of the King and his most noble progenitors, time out of mind, as Lords of the Castle, Honour, and Seignory before-expressed; whereunto the Title of Earl was united and annexed, and which were then in his possession.  
Upon the reading of which Petition, john Duke of Norfolk, making 
q Ibid.  claim to the same Castle, Honour and Seignory, exhibited 
r Ibid.  also his Petition; claiming them as his right. But after divers arguments on each part, and the Entail 
s Ibid.  of the Castle and Honour produced, which Richard Earl of Arundel did formerly make, by a Fine levied, in the Octaves of the Holy-Trinity, before the Justices of the King's Court of Common-Pleas in 21 Edw. 3. whereby he established it upon the issue Male of his own Body. And it appearing, that Thomas Earl of Arundel, Grandson, and lineal Heir-male to the same Richard, was then dead without issue: as also that by virtue of that Entail▪ the Castle and signory of Arundel, were by right of descent come to john Lord Maltrevers (for so the Record calls him) as Cousin and Heir Male to the before specified Thomas; viz. Son of john, Son of john, Son of the said Earl Richard: And moreover it being farther considered 
t 〈◊〉 ; that Richard Fitz-Alan, Cousin and one of the Coheirs to Hugh de Albini, sometime Earl of Arundel, was seized of the same Castle, Honour and signory▪ in his Demesn as of Fee; and that by reason thereof, without any creation, he was thereupon Earl of Arundel, and peaceably enjoyed the Name State and Honour of Earl of Arundel; as also the place and seat of Earl of Arundel, in all Parliaments and Councils, as long as he lived, without any interruption or restraint. The King therefore, well weighing the premises; and likewise considering 
u 〈◊〉  the many services done by this john, in his Realm of France, and Duchy of Normandy; desiring to do him all right therein; did, by the advice ᵖ 
〈◊〉  of the Prelates, Dukes, Earls and Barons, then assembled in that Parliament, admit 
y 〈◊〉  him to the same place and seat in Parliament, as his Ancestors heretofore had.  
Shortly after which; viz. in 12 Hen. 6. this Earl being 
z 〈…〉  still in the Wars of France, (with the famous john Lord Talbot) besieged 
a 〈…〉  the Castle of St. Selerine; and after three months, took 
b 〈…〉  it by force: and thence marched 
c 〈…〉  to● Sellis, a Town of great strength, which he likewise took 
d 〈…〉 . Thence advancing 
e 〈…〉  towards ●aen in Normandy, he took 
f 〈…〉  the Castles of Mellaie, and St. Laurence; and being interrupted 
g 〈…〉  in his passage, by an Insurrection of the Countrypeople, made great slaughter 
h 〈…〉  amongst them. Then hearing 
i Ibid. n. 60. , that the French began to repair and fortify the Castle of Gerbe●oie, near to Beauvois, which might much prejudice the English, he marched 
k Ibid. n. 60.  thither; but too boldly skirmishing 
l Ibid. 61●. ● n. 10. & ●0.  with a party, which issued out of the Castle, was stricken with a Culverine-shot, that broke 
m Ibid. 61●. ● n. 10. & ●0.  his Leg; whereupon falling from his Horse he was taken Prisoner, and carried to Beauvois; and there departing this life, had burial 
o Ibid. 61●. ● n. 10. & ●0.  in the House of the Friers-Minors.  
By the Inquisition 
p Esc. 1● H 6. n. 37.  taken after his death, it appears, that he died upon the twelfth of May 13 Hen. 6. being then seized of the Manors of Great- Grantesdene, and Croxton, in Com. Cantabr▪ of the Castle, Town, and Manor of Shewardyn; as also of two parts of the Castles of Clone, and Oswaldestre; and Manors of Clone, and Oswaldestre, Wroxcest●e, Acton- round, Dalyle●, Stretton, and Lyddele, in Comit. Salop. of the Manor of S●apleford- Matravers, and third part of the Manor of Kynele, in Comitat. Wilts. and Manors of Stonehouse, Shurdington, Achards, Kyngs-Stanlegh, and Wodechestre, in Comitat. Glonc. of the Manors of Kyngesdowne, Somerton- Earl, Stoke- Tristre, Coklington, Spertegroffe, and Hyneford, in Com. Somers. of the Manors of Pompekno●●e, ●olre, Kentecom●e, Wotton- Fitzpain, Phelpestone, Welcombe- Matravers, ●ychet- Matravers, Langton- Matravers, East-Mordon, Remmesbeare, and Worth, in Comitat. Dors. of two parts of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Castle- Acre, and two parts of the Manor of Mileham, in Comit. Norf. of the Manors of Bourne, Poling, Levemy●●tre, Palyngham, Dunhu●●te, Alfredesham, Lye, Pynkhurst, Wepham; likewise of the Hundreds of Poling, Rutherbrugge, Eseborne, Box, Stokebrugge, and Bourne; of the Manor of Wodecourt, and Warren of W●the; as also of two parts of the Castle, Manor, and Town of Arundel, and two parts of the Manor of Overfould, with the Forest and Chase of Arundel; of the Manors of Wollavinton, Preston, and Todeham, and Patronage of the Almeshouse at Arundel, called Meso●-dieu; Moreover of the Manors of Cod●lawe, Berecourt, Wyldebrugge, Lynche, Almodyton, and Stopham, all in Com. Sussex. and of the Manor of Postling in Kent; leaving Humphrey his Son 
q Ibid.  and Heir, than six years of Age.  
Maude his Wife, Daughter 
r 〈…〉  of Elizabeth the Wife of Robert Lovel (which Elizabeth was Daughter 
s 〈…〉  and Heir to Sir Guy Bryen the younger Knight) then surviving; who by her Testament 
t 〈…〉  bearing date 11 Maii, Ann. 1436. (14 H. 6.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Chapel of St. Anne within the Abbey of Abbo●sbury; giving to Humphrey her Son, all her Relics; as also to Avi●e her Daughter (Wife 
u 〈…〉  of Sir james Ormond, Knight) her French Book; and died the same year.  
Which Humphrey, 
Humphrey.  departing 
x 〈…〉  this life, during his minority, the inheritance of this Castle and Honour, divolved to William his Uncle: who, in 18 H. 6. upon the death 
y Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 6. m. 4.  of Beatrix, the Widow of Thomas Late Earl of Arundel, doing his Homage 
z Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 6. m. 4. , had livery 
a Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 6. m. 4.  of all those Lands▪ which she held in dower, he being 
b Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 6. m. 4.  then twenty three years of age.  
Betwixt this William 
William.  Earl of Arundel, and Thomas Earl of Devon, in 23 Hen. 6. there happened a great dispute 
c 〈…〉  in Parliament, touching their precedency; which being revived 
d 〈…〉  in the Parliament of 27 Hen. 6. was then referred 
e 〈…〉  to the Judges of the Common Law for their decision: but they declaring 
f 〈◊〉 , that it was matter of Parliament, belonging to the King's Highness, and to his Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament, by them to be decided; refused to give any opinion therein; the Question 
g 〈◊〉  being, whether this Earl should have precedence of the Earl of Devon, or not; in regard that the Act of 11 Hen. 6. expresseth, that john then Earl of Arundel, should have the place, precedence, &c., as Earl of Arundel, not mentioning his Heirs. Whereupon, after divers arguments on each part had; the Lords did resolve 
h 〈◊〉 , that he should have his place in Parliament, and the King's Council, as Earl, by reason of the Castle, Lordship and Honour of Arundel, for himself, and his Heirs for evermore, above the said E. of Devon, and his Heirs; as Worshipfully, (so saith the Act) as any of his Ancestors Earls of Arundel before that time ever had.  
The next thing, whereof I have thought fit to take notice (in regard it falls out in point of time) is; that Alianore Countess of Arundel, Mother of this Earl William (who took to her second 
i 〈…〉  Husband Sir Richard Poynings, Knight; and to her third 
k 〈…〉  Sir Walter Hungerford, Kt.) did by her Testament bearing 
l 〈…〉 , date 20 julii, Anno Dom. 1455 (33 Hen. 6.) wherein she styles herself Countess of Arundel, and Lady Maltravers, bequeath her Body to be buried in the Chapel of our Lady; within the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity at Arundel; and gave to the Master and Fellows of that college, a Cross of Silver Gilt, to remain therein perpetually, for convenient uses; as also forty pounds Sterling, upon condition, that the Master and Fellows, with all the Priests and Officers of that College, and their successors, should yearly keep the Obits of john Earl of Arundel, her late Husband, and her own Obits; with Mass and Office of Requiem, solemnly with Note, at convenient hours, for their Souls, their Parents and Ancestors Souls, and all the Faithful deceased. And likewise ordained, that her Executors should dispose two hundred Marks of her Goods, to found a Perpetual Chantry, at the Altar of our blessed Lady, in the same Chapel, for one Priest to celebrate Mass thereat every day, for the health of her said Husband's Soul, and her own Soul, and have ten Marks per annum for so doing: or at least for twenty years' next after her decease.  
Moreover that she gave 
m Ibid.  to William Earl of Arundel, her Son, her best Cup of Gold; likewise a Ring with a Ruby, and an hundred pounds Sterling. To joan Countess of Arundel, a Cup of Silver. To Alianore Percy her Daughter (by Poynings) a Golden Collar for her Neck, with a Jewel set with Precious stones, hanging thereat. Also a Basin of Silver with the Arms of the Lord Poynings, and of Sir john Berkley Kt. her Father, thereon. Likewise an Ewer of Silver, and an hundred pounds Sterling. To the Lady Dudley, her Sister, a row of Pearls. To Margaret the Wife of the Lord Hungerford a standing Cup gilt. To Sir Robert Hungerford Kt. Lord Molyns then Prisoner in France, all her Wool at Ha●tesbury, of an hundred pounds' value, towards his Ransom; provided that he be released of his Imprisonment during his life; and that neither he nor the Lord Hungerford his Father nor any other disturb the Executors of that her Testament. To Sir Morice Berkley Kt. her Brother, two Silver pots, with the Arms of the Lord Hungerford, and twenty pounds Sterling: and to the Lady Lora his Wife a Cup of Beryl, garnished with Gold. To Maurice the Son of her said Brother, a Salt-Celler of Silver, and ten pounds Sterling. To Anne his Wife a Book of Matins, covered with Velvet. To Thomas Berkley her Brother's Son, ten pounds; and to Edward another of his Sons ten pounds, The Probate of which Will bears date the twenty third of August following.  
But I return to William.  
In 38 Hen. 6. this William Earl of Arundel, in consideration 
n Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  of his special services, was constituted 
o Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  Justice of all the King's Forests South of Trent; and in 10 Edw. 4. made Constable 
p Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 9  of Dover-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports. Moreover, in 11 Edw. 4. he was retained 
q Ex A●togr. Penès 〈◊〉 Pell.  to serve the King in the Custody of that Castle for fifteen days, with twenty men at Arms, and forty Archers, for the suppressing certain Rebels then in Arms. And the same year was one of the Lords in Parliament, who made 
r Claus. 11 Edw. 4. in dorso, m● 1.  Oath to Prince Edward.  
In 17 Edw. 4. he was 
s Rot. Franc. 17 Edw. 4. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners sent to treat with the Commissioners of Lewes King of France, for prorogation of a Truce made betwixt the King and him; and in 1 Edw. 5. again constituted 
t Pat 1 ●. 〈◊〉 m. 4.  Justice of all the King's Forests and Chases South of Trent. the like Grant 
u 〈…〉  he had in 1 Ric. 3.  
And having married 
x 〈…〉  joan the Daughter 
y 〈…〉  of Richard Nevil Earl of Salisbury, had issue 
z 〈…〉  by her four Sons; viz. Thomas, William, George, and john, as also one Daughter called Mary; and died 
a 〈…〉 , in 3 Hen. 7.  
Which Thomas succeeding him in his Lands, and Honours; in 5 Hen. 7. was 
b Polyd. Virg. 584. n. 20.  sent over into Flanders (amongst divers other of the English Nobleses) in aid of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French. He had also Summons 
c Claus. de lisd●m ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the name of Thomas Arundel de Matravers Chivalier, in 22 Edw. 4. And 1 Hen. 7. his Father being then alive. And, having married 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret, the Daughter of Richard Widvile, Earl Rivers, had issue 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  by her two sons, viz. William and Edward; and two Daughters, Margaret, the Wife 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of john de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln; and joan married 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to George Nevil, Lord Bergavenny.  
This Earl Thomas, by his Testament 
h Bo●field, qu. 28. , bearing date 12 Octob. An. 1524. (16 Hen. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of his Collegiate Church at Arundel, where the Corpse of his Lady lay interred; constituting William Lord Matravers his Son, one of his Executors; and departing 
i 〈◊〉 in Officio Arm● 162 b.  this life in his Park at Dauley, 25 Octob. An. 1524. (16 Hen. 8.) was buried 
k 〈◊〉 in Officio Arm● 162 b.  in the same Collegiate Church at Arundel.  
Which William 
William.  in 2 Hen. 8. his Father living, and then called 
l Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 3.  Sir William Arundel Knight, Lord Matravers; having Wedded 
m Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 3.  Anne, the Sister to Henry, Earl of Northumberland, obtained a Grant 
n Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 3.  to himself and Heirs of his Body, from the King, of the Manors of Warb●●ton, Duriate, and Dunpole, in Com. Somers. and Hunton in Com. Southampt. To hold by the service of a Red Rose yearly. And in 16 Hen. 8. upon the death of his Father, had a special Livery 
o Pat. 16 H. 8. p. 1.  of all his Castles, Lordships and Lands.  
In 22 Hen. 8. this Earl William was 
p Herb. Hist. H 8. p. 306.  one of the Lords in Parliament, who subscribed that Letter sent to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby he might easily discern; that, In case he did not comply with King Henry, in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine, his Supremacy here would be shaken off.  
And in 33 Hen. 8. when the King (by Cromwel's Policy) obtruded much of the Monastery Lands upon his Nobles, and others, in exchange for Lands of their own; he had 
q Pat. ●3 H. 8. p. 1. , in lieu of the Manors of Shillingley, H●●ernhoo, Palingham, Wollavington, Alversham, Codham, Bignore, Stopeham, ● and Eartham, with four Woods in Sussex; the Inheritance of the site of the Priory of Miche●ham, with all the Buildings thereto belonging; as also all the Lands in Michelham, Arungton, Hailesham, Hellingley, Chedingley, Pewensey, Westham, Willingdon, Sharnford, Fockington, and jevington, in the same County; all which were esteemed at the time of the dissolution of that Priory, the Demesn Lands thereof. As also the Manors of Michelham- Parkgate Sharnford,, and Down-Ashe, Cawdeane, and Holiwich, in the same County and in Kent, with the Water-Mill of Michelham- Parkgate: And moreover, all the Lands called Sextery-Lands, lying in the Towns of Hellingley, Willingdon, jevington, and Hailesham, in that County of Sussex; with the Advowson of the Rectory of Ripe, lately pertaining to the Monastery of Lewes: And likewise all those Manors and Lordships of Swanborough and Horsted in Com. Suss. Imberhorne in the County of Sussex and Surrey, and the Parks called Horsted- Park in Com. Suss. belonging also to the said Monastery of Lewes.  
This Earl William, by his Testament 
r Pi●ning 〈◊〉 4.  bearing date 23 jan. An. 1543. (35 Hen. 8.) gave to direction thereby for his Burial; but making the Lady Anne his Wife, and Henry Lord Matravers his Son, his Executors, departed 
s Esc. 〈◊〉 penult. A●●. 36 H. 8.  this life at Downley, in the Parish of Singleton in Com. Suss. upon the twenty third of the same Month of january, and was buried 
t Catal. o● Nob. by R. ●.  at Arundel.  
By his first Wife Anne, Daughter 
u Ibid.  to Henry, Earl of Northumberland, he had issue 
x Ibid.  Henry, his Son and Heir: and likewise two 
y Ibid.  Daughters, Anne and Catherine, who died 
z Ibid.  unmarried. And by Elizabeth his second Wife, Daughter 
a Ibid.  to Robert Willoughby, Lord Brook, two Daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth, who died 
b Ibid.  also unmarried,  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  who succeeded him, having been 
* Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 51●.  in 36 Hen. 8 Field-Marshal of the King's Army at the Siege of Bo●●●gne, was in 38 Hen. 8. constituted 
c ●odwins 〈◊〉. p. 205.  one of the Assistants to that King's Executors. And in 4 Ed. 6. upon 
d Ibid. p. 2●●  a Peace concluded by the King, with the Scots and French, wherein also the Emperor was 
e Ibid. p. 2●●  comprehended, was 
f Ibid. p. 2●●  one of the Hostages for Ratification of the Articles.  
About this time, after 
g History of Edw 6. by Si●●. Hayw. p. 100L.  the Duke of Somerset (Uncle to the King and Protector) was brought 
h History of Edw 6. by Si●●. Hayw. p. 100L.  to the Block, by Dudley, Earl of Warwick, the chief 
i History of Edw 6. by Si●●. Hayw. p. 100L.  contriver in his Tragedy, he endeavoured 
k History of Edw 6. by Si●●. Hayw. p. 100L.  to draw this Earl to his party; who at that time was discountenanced 
l History of Edw 6. by Si●●. Hayw. p. 100L. , and therefore by Warwick singled out, as the most fit person for his purpose: But after many secret Conferences 
m 〈◊〉 , which were often held betwixt them in the night, seeing that he could not prevail, he found means to discharge 
n 〈◊〉  him from the Council, and to confine 
o 〈◊〉  him to his house; objections 
p 〈◊〉  being framed against him, that he had taken away Bolts and Locks at Westminster, and given away the King's Stuff, being Lord Chamberlain; for which, he was fined 
q 〈◊〉  at twelve thousand pounds, to be paid by a thousand pounds yearly; and the next year following committed 
r 〈…〉  to the Tower, upon pretence 
s 〈…〉 , that he had been one of those who did conspire to draw in some of the Lords unto the Lord Pagets house, under colour of a Banquet, there to take off their heads.  
This Earl Henry, after the death of King Edward the Sixth, cordially inclined to the Right of Mary, the eldest Daughter of King Henry; and when 
t God●. A●● 269.  that Dudley (than Duke of Northumberland) was gone out towards Cambridge, with what power could at present be had, on the behalf of the Lady jane Grey, whom through 
u God●. A●● 269.  his influence the Lords of the Council had proclaimed Queen; upon a meeting 
x Ibid. p. 〈◊〉  of divers Lords at Baynard's Castle in that desperate juncture of time, he bitterly inveighed 
x Ibid. p. 〈◊〉  against him, laying open his injustice and cruelty in the time of King Edward, and declaimed boldly against that treacherous act of his, touching the disherison of the Daughters of King Henry. Which stout Speech put such a courage 
y 〈…〉  into the rest of the Lords, then present, that they forthwith resolved 
z 〈…〉  to maintain the Right of Mary against all opposers; and accordingly proclaimed 
a 〈…〉  her Queen in Cheapside.  
Moreover, he was again made Constable 
g 〈…〉  of England, for the day immediately preceding the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth: Likewise, High Steward 
h 〈…〉  of England for the fifteenth of january, on which day she was solemnly Crowned; and soon after that, one 
i Camd. Ann. p. ●.  of her Privy Council.  
But in 3 Eliz. having 
k Ibid. 45.  fed himself with some hopes of obtaining Queen Elizabeth for his Wife, and failing therein; after he had spent 
l Ibid. 97.  much upon these vain imaginations; his Friends in Court failing 
m Ibid. 97.  him, he grew troubled 
n Ibid. 97.  in mind; and thereupon, to wear off the grief, got 
o Ibid. 97.  leave to travel.  
In 11 Eliz. being constituted 
p Ibid. 144, 145.  one of the Commissioners, to inquire of the murder of Henry Lord Darley, Husband to Mary, Queen of Scots, he showed 
q Ibid. 144, 145.  not himself inclinable to judge that Queen guilty thereof, as some did. He was likewise a great favourer 
r 〈…〉  of the Duke of Norfolk's marriage with the same Queen (as some other of the Nobles than were) for which, in 14 Eliz. he suffered 
s 〈…〉  imprisonment.  
After which I have not seen any thing of him much memorable, until 22 Eliz. That by his Testament, 
t Ar●ndel, qu. ●. , bearing date 30 Decemb. in that year, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Choir of the Collegiate Church at Arundel, appointing that a memorial in Brass and Gilt, should be there affixed upon his Father's Tomb.  
And having married 
u Camd. An. p. 329. Catal. of No●▪ by ●. B.  two Wives; first Catherine, the Daughter of Thomas Grey, Marquess Dorset, by whom he had issue 
x Camd. An. p. 329. Catal. of No●▪ by ●. B.  Henry, who died 
y Ibid.  at Brussels in his life time; joan married 
z Ibid.  to john Lord Lumley, and Mary to Thomas, Duke of Norfolk; and to his second Wife, Mary, Daughter 
a Ibid. Et I 15. in Offic. Ar. ●. ●66.  of Sir john Arundel of Lanher●e in Com. Cornub. Knight, (Widow 
b Ibid. Et I 15. in Offic. Ar. ●. ●66.  of Robert, Earl of Sussex) by whom he had no 
c Ibid. Et I 15. in Offic. Ar. ●. ●66.  issue; he departed 
d Ibid. Et I 15. in Offic. Ar. ●. ●66.  this life 25 Febr. the same year, being then sixty eight years of age, and was buried 
e 〈…〉  at Arundel with his Ancestors; where he hath a noble Monument; in the Epitapth 
f 〈…〉  whereon his principal employments and Honours are summed up, viz. That he was one of the Knights of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and of the Privy Council to King Henry the Eighth, King Edward the Sixth, Queen Marry, and Queen Elizabeth; Governor of Cala●s, and Marshal of King Henry the Eighths' Army, when he besieged Boulogne; as also Lord Chamberlain of his Household: And at the Coronation of King Edward the Sixth, exercised the Office of Marshal of England, being afterwards made Lord Chamberlain of his Household. Moreover, That he was High Constable of England at the Coronation of Queen Mary; afterwards Steward of her Household, and Precedent of the Council; and so to Queen Elizabeth.   

Talbot.  
THe first mention I find of this name, is in that Grant, which Walter Gifford, Earl of Buckingham, in the Conqueror's time, made to the Monks of Cerasie in Normandy, where Richard Talbot 
Richard.  is mentioned 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 9●0▪ n. ●0.  amongst the witnesses thereto.  
The next is of Geffrey Talbot; 
Geffrey.  who, in the time of King Henry the First, held 
b Lib. rub. in Scac. sub tit. Kent.  twenty Knights Fees of the King (which Walter de Meduana possessed in Henry the Seconds time) and gave 
c Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. p. 30 ●. 65.  the half of his Lordship of Little Wroteham, in Kent, to the Monks of Rochester. This Geffrey, being banished 
d Gesta Regi● Steph. 940 B.  by King Stephen, exercised much cruelty in his Military actings, on the behalf of Maud the Empr●s●; joining 
e Gesta Regi● Steph. 940 B.  with Gilbert de Lacie, his Kinsman, in his design for taking the City of Bath: But failing therein, and being thereupon taken 
f Gesta Regi● Steph. 940 B.  prisoner, he mollified 
g Ibid. 941. D.  the King, by complaining of very hard usage, which had provoked him so to fly out; and was thereupon received 
h Ibid. 941. D.  to favour.  
Of this Geffrey I also find, that in 3 Steph. still taking part with Maud the Empress, and her Son Henry, than Duke of Normandy, he fortified 
i Gesta Regi● Steph. 951. D.  the Castle of Hereford against King Stephen.  
I come now to Hugh Talbot (whom I take to be Brother to Geffrey.) To this Hugh, in 19 H. 1. did Hugh, the Son of Gerard de Gornay, (then in Rebellion 
k Ord. Vi●. 844 B.  against that King) commit 
l Ord. Vi●. 844 B.  the custody of the Castle of Plei●●e.  
But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That having been a Benefactor 
m Ex Autog. nuper pen●s Arth. Agard ●●cecam. S●acc.  to the Monks of Beaubeck (in Normandy) at length he took 
n Ex Autog. nuper pen●s Arth. Agard ●●cecam. S●acc.  the habit of a Monk in that Monastery. Leaving issue 
o Ex Autog. nuper pen●s Arth. Agard ●●cecam. S●acc.  three Sons, viz. Richard, William, and Hugh. Which Richard, 
Ri●hard.  in An. 1153. (18 Steph.) ratified 
p Ibid.  his Father's gifts to those Monks. And, about the beginning of Henry the Seconds Reign, obtained from that King, a Grant 
q Cart. Antiq T. n. 11. Rot. Pip. ●. Hen. 2. Herif.  of the Lordship of Lintone in Com. He●ef. Which Grant, King Richard the First, for two hundred marks afterwards confirmed 
r Cart Antiq. T. n. 12.   
To this Richard succeeded Gilbert Talbot, 
G●lbert▪  his Son and Heir; who in 12 Hen. 2. held 
s Lib. r●b. sub tit. Heref.  one Knights Fee in Lintone of Robert de Ewyas. Which Gilbert in 5 Rich. 2. had other Lands given 
t Rot. Pip. 5 R 1. Heref.  him in Lintone, for the custody of the Castle of Ludlow: And in 1 joh. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Heref.  a Fine of forty shillings, that he might not go beyond Sea; as also that he might have the Scutage of his own Demesns. In 7 joh. this Gilbert paid 
x Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Heref.  ten marks for his Scutage, then assessed at two marks for each Knight's Fee: But farther of him I have not seen, then that he had issue 
y Plac. ap●d Heref. pro Man●rio de Linton, ● Ed. ●.  Richard, 
Richard.  who married 
z Testa de Nevil Somer●. & Dors.  Aliva, the Daughter of Alan Basset of Wickombe (in Com. Buck.) Sister to Philip Basset, Justice of England, and Widow of Dru de Montacute.  
In 18 Hen. 3. William Talbot had the custody 
a Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Castle at Bristol, and was Sheriff of Glocestershire for the 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd●m ann. Gloc.  one half of that year; as also for 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd●m ann. Gloc.  the 19, 20 & 21 Hen. 3. But I return, to the before specified Richard Talbot and Aliva, succeeded 
d Plac. ap●d Heref. ut supra.  Gilbert, 
Gilber●.  their Son and Heir. Which Gilbert, in 44 Hen. 3. was made 
e Pat. Ed●. Princ. 44 H. ●. m. 3.  Governor of the Castles of Grosmund, Skenfrith, and Blancminster. And in 45 Hen. 3. was constituted 
f Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 13.  one of the Justice's Itinerant, for the County of Hereford.  
Moreover, in 47 Hen. 3. upon the disturbances which the Welsh then made upon the Marches, he was commanded 
g Claus 47 H. 3. m. 14.  by the King to fortify the Castles abovementioned; as also 
h Claus 47 H. 3. m. 14.  the Castle of Monmouth. And having married 
i Plac. de Banco T. Hill: 19 E 3. Ro●. 1●2.  Guenthlian (or Guendoline) the Daughter of Rhese ap Griffith, Prince of Wales [For which respect 
k Ex Coll. R● GI'. S.  his Descendants, ever afterwards relinquishing their Paternal Arms, viz. Bend of ten pieces Argent and Gules; bore the Lion rampant Or, in a Field Gules, with a Bordure engrailed of the first, which were the Arms of the said Rhese and his Ancestors, Princes of Wales] departed this life in 2 Edw. 1. being then seized 
l Esc. ● E. 1. n. 36.  of the Manor of Long●ope and Redleg in Com. Gloc. As also of the Manor of Eccleswell and Lintone in Com. Heref. Leaving Richard his Son 
m Esc. ● E. 1. n. 36.  and Heir, of twenty four years of age.  
Which Richard 
Richard.  then doing his homage had Livery 
n 〈…〉  of his Lands. And in 10 Edw. 1. was 
o 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Wales; as also in the Wars of Ga●coigne, in 
p 〈…〉  24 and 25 
q 〈…〉  Edw. 1. in which last mentioned year, he was constituted Governor 
r 〈…〉  of the Castle of Cardiff.  
The same year he was 
s 〈…〉  also again in Gascoigne; and before the end thereof, had Summons 
t 〈…〉  to attend Prince Edward, upon the day of S. Nicholas, at Newcastle upon ●ine, to prevent an Incursion of the Scots. Moreover, in 29 Edw. 1. being 
u Ex Autog. pen●s ●hes. & Camerar. Scacc.  in that great Council, then held at Linco●n, he subscribed 
x Ex Autog. pen●s ●hes. & Camerar. Scacc.  that Letter to the Pope, for asserting the Right of King Edward to the Superior Dominion of the Realm of Scotland.  
This Richard married 
y ●ot. J. Ro●s.  Sarah, the Daughter of William Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. And in 34 Edw. 1. departed 
z Esc. 34 E. 1. n. u●t.  this life, being then seized 
a Esc. 34 E. 1. n. u●t.  of the Manor of Echeleswell, with its Members, viz. Weston, Ruford, Lintone, Waburton, Coton, and Credenhull; leaving Gilbert, his Son and Heir, than 
b Esc. 34 E. 1. n. u●t.  twenty nine years of age; who, doing his homage, had the same year Livery 
c Rot. Fin. ●4 E. 1. m. ●.  of his Lands. As also Richard, a younger Son; who, in Right of joan his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to 
d Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 30.  Hugh de Mortimer, of ●●cards Castle in Com. Heref. became Lord of that Manor.  
Which Gilbert 
Gilbert.  was 
e Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m 9  in that expedition made into Scotland, in 26 Edw. 1. And having been 
f Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1.  a partaker with Thomas, Earl of Lanc●ster, in the murder of Peirs de Gaveston, had his pardon 
g Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1.  for the same in 7 Edw. 2.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he was 
h Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  in that expedition then made into Sco●land, being then of the retinue with William la Zousch. And in 16 Edw. 2. this Gilbert was constituted 
i Rot. ●i●. 16 E 2. m. 17.  Governor of the Town and Castle of Gl●cester; but before the end of that year, was commanded 
k Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  to render up that trust unto Hugh le Despenser, the younger. And, having been 
l Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. 〈◊〉 cedul●.  of the party of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, in his Rebellious Insurrection, about that time, was constrained to enter 
m Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. 〈◊〉 cedul●.  into a Recognisance to pay two hundred pound; as also two thousand pound more, with one Tun of Wine, to save his life, and repossess his Estate. But Judgement being given 
n Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. 〈◊〉 cedul●.  in the Parliament held before the end of that year, that the quarrel, wherein he had been so engaged with that great Earl, was just, he had pardon 
o Ibid.  for the payment of that Money. And upon Petition 
p Cla●. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16. ▪ to King Edward the third, in the first of His Reign, obtained a full discharge 
q Cla●. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  from that Recognisance. Moreover, being then a Banneret 
r Claus. 1 ●. 3. 〈◊〉. ●. 14. , he became so active for the King in all his Military Affairs, that there was then due 
s Claus. 1 ●. 3. 〈◊〉. ●. 14.  to him one hundred sixteen pound three shillings eight pence, for the service of himself, and his Men at Arms.  
In 2 Edw. 3. he obtained the King's Charter 
t Car. ●●▪ ●. n. 64.  of Confirmation, for the Manor of Linton, to himself and his heirs (excepting certain Lands therein of sixty shillings value, which Hugh de Longcamp had there▪) as also of his Lands in Cotton. Moreover, the same year he procured another Charter 
u Ibid. n. ●4.  for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Eccleswell and Credenhill in Com. Heref. and Longhope in Com. Gloc. being then 
x Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m 12  Lord Chamberlain to the King. And in 4 Edw. 3. was constituted 
y Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 2. m. 34.  Justice of South Wales. In which Office he substituted 
z Plac. 〈◊〉 Gilb. Talbot, ●8 E. 3.  Rhese ap Griffith (his Nephew) his Lieutenant.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he laid claim 
a Plac. ●ora● Rege T Mich. 12 E. 3. & Plac. de T▪ Mich. 19 E. ●. ●ot. 13●.  to the Castle of Keyrkenny, and Cantred of Iskenny (which were the Lands of Leoline ap Rhese Vaughan, his Ancestor.) But they, having been united to the Crown, by Act of Parliament, temp Edw. 1. were past recovery. This Gilbert having obtained a Grant 
b 〈…〉  from King Edward the Third, of the Castle and Lordships of Blenleveny and B●●kedinas for life; in consideration of his laudable services, he had another 
c 〈…〉  Grant of the Inheritance of them in 20 Edw. 3. And having been summoned 
d 〈…〉  to Parliament from 4 Edw. 3. until the eighteenth of that King's Reign, inclusive; departed 
e 〈…〉  this life in 20 Ed 3. Whereupon Richard, his Son and Heir, entered upon his Inheritance, being then about thirty four years of age (as may seem by that Inquisition taken in 27 Edw. 3.) and in 26 Ed. 3. was charged 
f Rot. F●a●c. 26 E. 3. m▪ 7.  with the finding of twenty Men well armed for the King's service, out of his Lands of Blenleve●●y, ●ick-Howell, and Srredewy, in Wales.  
¶ This Richard 
Richard.  resided at Goderich Castle in Com. Heref. and married 
g 〈…〉  Elizabeth, one of the Sisters 
h 〈…〉  and Heirs to john Comyn of Badenagh in Scotland. Which Elizabeth, being forcibly 
i 〈…〉  taken by Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, Hugh Despenser junior, and others, at Kem●ton in ●om. Surr. was first carried 
k 〈…〉  to Working, thence 
l 〈…〉  to Purefrith, in that County, and so detained 
m 〈…〉  for above a twelvemonth; and in that restraint compelled 
n 〈…〉  for fear of death, to pass her Manor of Painswike in Com. Gloc. to the said Earl Hugh; and 
o 〈…〉  the Castle of Goderich, to Hugh the younger, to hold to them and their heirs.  
But to return.  
In An. 1331. (5 Edw. 3.) this last mentioned Richard, challenging 
p 〈…〉  a title to certain Lands in Scotland, in right of his said Wife (as some other of the English Nobles than did) and adhering 
q 〈…〉  to Edward de Baillol, who then laid claim to the Crown of that Realm, would 
r 〈…〉  have entered Scotland by Land; but King Edward the Third not 
s 〈…〉  permitting him so to do, in regard his Sister was married to David, the Son of Robert de Brus; they invaded 
t 〈…〉  that Realm by Sea near Dumfermelin, with three hundred armed Men: Where finding resistance by the Scots, he flew 
u 〈◊〉  many; and within few days after gave 
x 〈◊〉  Battle to their whole Army near Gleddesmore, where they obtained 
y 〈◊〉  a very great Victory.  
In 8 Edw. 3. he was taken prisoner 
z Ypod. Neustr. 1●3. n. 10, 30.  in Scotland, with six other Knights; many of the English being then slain 
a Ypod. Neustr. 1●3. n. 10, 30. : And the year following paid 
b Ypod. Neustr. 1●3. n. 10, 30.  two thousand marks for his redemption. In 11 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
c Rot. Scoc. 11. E. 3. m. 2.  Governor of the Town of Barwick upon tweed, as also 
d Rot. Scoc. 11. E. 3. m. 2.  Justice there, and of all other the King's Lands in Scotland: Which occasioning his residence 
e 〈…〉  in those parts; his Lands in Ireland were seized 
f 〈…〉 : But, upon complaint thereof to the King, he acknowledged 
g 〈…〉  his great travel and large expenses in his service in Scotland, and commanded 
h 〈…〉  a discharge of that seizure.  
The same year, being a Banneret 
i Ibid. m. 18. , he had an Assignation 
k Ibid. m. 18.  of two hundred pound of the Tenth then given in Parliament, out of the City of Bristol, for his better support in the Governorship of Barwick: And in 12 Edw. 3. had his Commission renewed 
l 〈…〉  for the custody thereof. So likewise 
m 〈…〉  in 13 Edw. 3. from Candlem●s till Trinity Sunday, having there of his retinue 
n 〈…〉  three Knights ... Men at Arms, and a hundred Archers; taking 
o 〈…〉  for his Men at Arms, the wages of War accustomed, and for his Archers three pence per diem. In which year he was made Governor 
p 〈…〉  of Southampton, and appointed 
q 〈…〉  to see it fortified. In 
r 〈…〉  14 Edw. 3. he was again retained from Michaelmas, to the Feast of S. Hillary, having 
s 〈…〉  then a hundred Men at Arms of his retinue, himself a Banneret and seven Knights, accounted for part, fifty Hobelars, and fifty Archers; the wages 
t 〈…〉  of each Hobelar being four pence a day, and for each Archer three pence.  
In this fourteenth year of Edward the Third he obtained a Charter 
u Cart. 14 E. 3. ● 37.  for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands of his Lordships of Bampton in Com. Oxon. Policote in Com. Buck. and Goderich Castle, in the Marches of Wales. In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
x 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland; and in 20 Edw. 3. in 
y 〈…〉  that expedition then made into France: In which year he began his Foundation 
z 〈…〉  of the Priory of Flanesford, within his Lordship of Goderich Castle in Com. Heref. for Canons Regular of S. Augustine.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he had a Charter 
a 〈…〉  for a Market every Wednesday, at his Manor of Leigh in Com. Gloc. And a Fair yearly, on Bartholomew-day. And in 22 Edw. 3. being Steward 
b 〈…〉  of the King's Household, was 
c 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into France.  
Moreover, having 
d Pa●. ●2 E. 3. p ●.  the cognisance of Pleas of the Crown, and other Pleas, within his Lordship and Hundred of Irchenfield; as also in Wormlow in Com. Heref. He obtained from the King the same year, a Grant for a Prison at Goderich Castle, for punishing of Malefactors.  
The year following, he obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 2● E. 3. p. ●. m. ●2.  of Eight hundred twelve pound six shillings four pence, which the King had formerly promised to him.  
And in 26 Edw. 3. being then called 
f 〈…〉  Richard Talbot Senior, had Licence 
g 〈…〉  to Enfeoff Gilbert his Son, and Perine ●e Botiller his Wife of the Manor of Policote in Com. Buck. To hold to them, and the issue of their two Bodies lawfully begotten.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
h Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  again in the Wars of Scotland, as also in 
i Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  France the same year. And having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisdem a●n. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments from 4 Edw. 3. unto the twenty ninth of that King's Reign, inclusive, departed 
l Esc. 30 E. 3. n. 51. Claus. 31 Ed. 3. m. ●7.  this life 23 Octob. 30 Edw. 3. being then 
m Esc. 30 E. 3. n. 51. Claus. 31 Ed. 3. m. ●7.  seized of the Manor of Bampton in Com. Oxon. of the Inheritance of Elizabeth his Wife, Farnham in Com. Berks. Huntley in Com. Gloc. And jointly with her the said Elizabeth, of the Manors of Swanscompe in Kent; Credenhill, the Park of Penyard, the Manor of Wormlow, and Hundred of Irchenfield; as also of the Manors of Goderich Castle, and Eccleswel (in Linton) with the Advowson of the Church of Credenhill in Com. Heref. leaving issue 
n Esc. 30 E. 3. n. 51. Claus. 31 Ed. 3. m. ●7.  Gilbert, his Son and Heir, than twenty four years of age; and Thomas 
o Rot. Fin. 1 R. 2. p. 1. m. 30.  a younger Son, a Priest; Elizabeth his Wife surviving, afterwards married 
p Pat. 44 E. 3. p. a. m. 4.  to john de Bromwich.  
Which Gilbert being 
q Rot. Fin. 31 E. 3. m. 19  then in the King's service, in Gascoigne, had 
r Rot. Fin. 31 E. 3. m. 19 , in consideration thereof; and of the good service of Richard his Father, with Prince Edward in those Wars; Livery of his Lands, with respite 
s Rot. Fin. 31 E. 3. m. 19  for doing his homage.  
In 33 Edw. 3. this Gilbert 
Gilbert.  was 
t Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m 9  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne. So likewise in 
u Rot. Vascon. 43 E. 3. m. 1.  43 Edw. 3. being then of the retinue with Prince Edward. In 46 Edw. 3. he was 
x Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 33.  again in the Wars of France. And in 47 Edw. 3. gave 
y Pat. 47 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  the Advowson of the Church of Credenhill, to the Monastery of Wormslow.  
In 1 Rich. 2. he was 
z Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 1 m. 27.  in the King's Fleet at Sea, with Michael de la Poole, Admiral for the North. He had also Summons 
a Claus. de ●isdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 36 Edw. 3. until the tenth of King Richard the Second, inclusive. And having married two Wives, viz. Petronill 
b Esc. 42 E. 3. , Daughter to james, Earl of Ormond; and afterwards joan 
c Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 1. m. 12. , Daughter to Ralph, Earl Stafford, departed 
d Esc. ●●0 R. 2. n. 42.  this life 24 April, 10 Rich. 2. being then seized 
e Esc. ●●0 R. 2. n. 42.  of the moiety of the Manor of Sheriffham in Com. Berks. Of the Manor of Hyswindon in Com. Wilts Penyard. and Wormlow, with the Hundred of Irchenfield in Com. Heref. As also of the Manors of Longhope, and Huntley in Com. Gloc. Leaving Richard, his Son and Heir than 
f Esc. ●●0 R. 2. n. 42.  twenty six years of age, who had Livery 
g Claus. 11 R. 2. m. 30.  of his Lands the same year, his homage being respited, which he performed 
h Claus. 11 R. 2. m. 30.  the next year following.  
This Richard 
Richard.  having married 
i Rot. Fin. 7 R. 2. m. 26.  Ankaret, the Sister of john, Son of john le Strange of Blakmere, Cousin and Heir of Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir of the said john, in 7 Rich. 2. (his Father then living) doing his homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 7 R. 2. m. 26.  of all the Lands which descended to her; and in 8 Rich. 2. was retained 
l Ex A●togr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of Scotland, for forty days, being 
m Ex A●togr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  then a Banneret. In 10 Rich. 2. he was 
n Rot Franc. 10 R 2. m. 1.  in the Fleet with Richard, Earl of Arundel, Admiral of England; and the same year attended 
o Ibid. 13.  john, Duke of Lancaster, King of Castille and Leon, into Spain.  
In 15 Rich. 2. he was found 
p Rot. Fin. 15 R. 2. m. 21.  to be one of the Cousins and Heirs to john, the Son of john de Hastings, Earl of Pembroke, viz. Son of Gilbert▪ Son of Elizabeth, Daughter of joan, one of the Sister and Heirs of Adomare, Earl of Pembroke. And having been summoned 
q Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 7 till 17 Rich. 2. inclusive; departed 
r Esc. 20 R 2. n. 51. Vid● Claus. 20. R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  this life 7 Sept. 20 Rich. 2. then seized 
s Esc. 20 R 2. n. 51. Vid● Claus. 20. R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  of the Manors of Great Bra●stead, Hassingbury, and Waldbury, in Com. Essex. Of the moiety of the Manor of Broughton in Com. Wilts. Of the Manors of Dodinton, Wrockwardine, Blakmere alias Whitchurch, in Com. Salop. Of the Manor and Hundred of Bampton in Com. Oxon. Of the Manors of L●nghope, Huntley, Leigh, Lidney, Goderich Castle; the Territory and Hundred of Irchenfield; the Manors of Wormlow, Penyard, and Eccleswell: As also of the Castle of Ri●peck, within the Liberty of Irchenfield in Com. Heref. Leaving issue Gilbert, his Son and Heir, than 
t Esc. 20 R 2. n. 51. Vid● Claus. 20. R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  thirteen years of age; as also three others, viz. john, who became famous for his Military exploits in France, (as I shall show by and by) Richard 
u cattle Praesul Lageniae per Jac. Waraeum ●q. Aur p. 28. , Archbishop 
x cattle Praesul Lageniae per Jac. Waraeum ●q. Aur p. 28.  of Dublin; and Thomas 
y Esc. 7 H. 5. , who was of Wrockwardine in Com. Salop, but died 
z Esc. 7 H. 5.  issueless. Ankaret, the Wife of the said Richard surviving, who married 
a Pat. 2 H 4. p. 3. m 1.  again to Sir Thomas Nevil Knight.  
Which Gilbert, 
Gilbert.  in 7 Hen. 4. representing 
b Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. m. 21.  to the King by his humble Petition, That he than had no more than a hundred marks per annum, allowed for his maintenance; and for four years and an half before that, nothing at all, whereby he grew much indebted; had, in consideration thereof, and of his expenses in the service of that King, and the Prince his Son, an Assignation 
c Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. m. 21.  of the sum of two hundred pound out of the Exchequer. And in 1 Hen. 5. upon the death of Aukaret, his Mother (who departed 
d Claus 1 H. 5. m. 14.  this life on Ascention-day, the same year) doing his homage, had Livery 
e Claus 1 H. 5. m. 14.  of the Lands, whereof she died seized 
f Esc. 1 H. 5. ●. 32. , viz. The fourth part of the Manor of Weston- Turvile in Com. Buck. The third part of two parts of the Manor of Shrivenham, and the Hundred, in Com. Berks. The third part of the Manor and Hundred of Bampton in Com. Oxon. The moiety of the Manor of Broughton in Com. Wilts. The moiety of the Manor of Ashton- Giffard, and third part of the Manor of Hyeswindou, in the same County; the fourth part of the Manor of W●●y in Comitat. Warr. Likewise of the Manors of Longhope, Huntley, and Lidney; two parts of the Manor of Leigh; the moiety of the Manor of Beggeworth; and the third part of the Manors of Pa●●swike, Morton- Valence, and Whaddon, in Com. Gloc. Also of the Castle and Manor of Goderich Castle; the Manor of Eccleswell; the third part of the Manors of Penyard, and Irchenfield; and Hundred of Wormlow in Com. Heref. And of the Manors of Blacmere alias Whitchurch, Dodington, Wrockwardin, Sutton- Madock; the Castle and Manor of Corfham; and fourth part of the Manor of Lyniale in Com. Heref.  
This Gilbert, as Son and Heir to Sir Richard Talbot Knight, Cousin and Heir to john de Hastings, sometime Earl of Pembroke, claimed to carry the great Spurs at the Coronation of King Henry the Fifth. Soon after which, residing at Irchenfield, he was constituted 
g 〈…〉  Justice of Chester. And in 2 Hen. 5. was retained 
h 〈…〉  by Indenture to serve the King, in his French Wars, with a hundred and twenty Men at Arms, and two hundred forty Archers. In 3 Hen. 5. he was by special Commission 
i Pat. 3● H. 5. p. 1. m. 1. , appointed to treat with Owen Glendowr (the Welshman) as also to receive him with other his Rebellious adherents to obedience. In 4 Hen. 5. he was again retained 
k Ex A●togr. penès Cle●ic. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France; where he likewise continued 
l Rot. Franc. 5 H. 5. m. ●5.  the following year; and was then constituted 
m Rot. No●●. 5 H. 5. m. ●4.  Guardian and Captain General of the Marches of Normandy.  
In the same year also, by the name of Gilbert Talbot of Irchenfield, he was joined in Commission 
n Ibid. m. ●7.  with Gilbert de Vmfranvile (a great Baron in the North) to subdue all the Forts and Castles in Normandy, to the King's obedience. And in 6 Hen. 5. by the name 
o Rot. Fran●. 6 H. 5 m● 7.  of Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight, Lord of Irchenfield and Blakmere, continued 
p Rot. Fran●. 6 H. 5 m● 7.  there in that King's service.  
This Gilbert first married 
q Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m 7.  joan, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Eleanor, the Wife of Thomas (of Woodstock) Duke of Gloucester; and secondly, Beatrix 
r Ypod▪ Neust. 175. n. 〈◊〉 Vi●esis Orig. 11 H. 6. Rot. 13. , an Illegitimate Daughter to the King of Portugal, (who surviving him, became the Wife 
s Ypod▪ Neust. 175. n. 〈◊〉 Vi●esis Orig. 11 H. 6. Rot. 13.  of Thomas, Earl of Arundel) and died 
t Esc. ● H. 5. n. 6●.  19 Octob. 7 Hen. 5. then seized 
u Esc. ● H. 5. n. 6●.  of the moiety of the Manors of Broughton and Ashton- Giffard in Com. Wilts. Of the Manor of Chaloughton in Com. Southampt. Of two parts of the Manor of Wrockwardine, in Com. Salop. Of the Manors of Blakmere, Whitchurch, and Dodington, in the same County; of the fourth part of the Manor of Wily in Com. War. Of the Manor and Hundred of Bampton in Com. Oxon. Of the Manor of Shrivenham in Com. Berks. Of the Manor of Eccleswell, and Territory of Irchenfield; of the Manor and Hundred of Wormlow; of the Manor of Penyard, and Castle and Manor of Goderich Castle in Com. Heref. Leaving Ankaret 
x Esc. ● H. 5. n. 6●.  his only Daughter his heir, than two years of age; and her, the said Beatrix, his Wife surviving; whom the King accepted 
y Claus ● H. ●. m. ●.  as a free Denizen; and confirmed 
z Claus ● H. ●. m. ●.  unto her the Manors of Blakmere alias Whitchurch, and Dodington; with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Whitchurch and Ightfield, which had been ●etled 
a Claus. ● H. ●. m. ●.  on her by Feoffment, for term of life; as also 
b Rot. No●●. 7 H. 5. p. 1. n. 51.  the third part of all the Lands of her deceased Husband.  
Which Ankaret, departing 
c Esc. 9 H ●. n●●4.  this life upon the Feast-day of S. Lucia, the Virgin, 9 Hen. 5. Sir john Talbot Knight, her Uncle (viz. Brother to the last mentioned Gilbert, her Father) became 
d Esc. 9 H ●. n●●4.  her next Heir, being 
e Esc. 9 H ●. n●●4.  then thirty years of age.  
This was that john, 
john ●.  whom our Historians do so deservedly extol for his great and heroic achievements; at some particular of whose memorable actions, I shall here briefly point.  
Having married 
f Rot. 〈◊〉 8 H 4. m. 11. Esc. 10 ●. 4. n ●5. Rot. F●n. 10 H. ●. 〈◊〉 5.  Maud the eldest of the two Daughters 
g Rot. 〈◊〉 8 H 4. m. 11. Esc. 10 ●. 4. n ●5. Rot. F●n. 10 H. ●. 〈◊〉 5. , and Coheirs of Sir Thomas Nevil Knight, by 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 8 H 4. m. 11. Esc. 10 ●. 4. n ●5. Rot. F●n. 10 H. ●. 〈◊〉 5.  joan his Wife, sole Daughter and Heir to William, Lord Furnivall, he was first summoned 
i Claus. 11 H. ●. ● dorso. & ●.  to Parliament in 11 Hen. 4. and after, by the name 
k Claus. 11 H. ●. ● dorso. & ●.  of john Talbot, of Hallomshire, (that, with the Castle of Sheffield, being part of her Inheritance.) In 1 Hen. 5. this john (though for what cause appears not) was committed prisoner 
l 〈…〉  to the Tower of London, 16 Novemb. but in February following (that cloud being over) he was constituted 
m 〈…〉  Lieutenant of Ireland; and the next ensuing year (continuing 
r Pat. ● H. 5. p. 1. m. 2.  still in Ireland, as Lieutenant) had 
s Pat. ● H. 5. p. 1. m. 2.  Letters of Protection thither sent him by the name 
t Pat. ● H. 5. p. 1. m. 2.  of Sir john Talbot Knight, Lord Furnivall: About which time he did, by Indenture, retain 
* 〈…〉  james Bo●tiller then Earl of Ormund, to serve him upon occasion, with his whole retinue Horse, and Foot, well mounted, armed and arrayed, for the term of one Year.  
In 5 Hen. 5. he attended the King into Normandy, being 
u 〈…〉  with him at the Leaguer of Caen, on the left Wing of his Army: and was 
* 〈…〉  also with the Duke of Exeter (the King's Uncle) at the siege of Rouen.  
In 9 Hen. 5 upon 
x 〈…〉  the Death of Ankaret, sole Daughter 
y 〈…〉  and Heir to Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight, elder Brother of this john; he being found 
z 〈…〉  her next Heir, had Livery 
a 〈…〉  of all the Lands, whereof she died seized, as Heir to her Father, as also 
b 〈…〉  of those Lands, which descended to her as Heir to Sir Thomas Talbot Knight her Uncle. Being the same year detained 
* Ex A●togr. penès, Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in the Wars of France, with thirty men at Arms, and ninety Archers on Horseback.  
Whilst 
c Pat. 3. Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  he was Lieutenant of Ireland, in the time of King Henry the fifth, he took 
d Pat. 3. Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  prisoner there, Donat Ma●-Murghe, a great Rebel: and when the King Commanded him out of Ireland, into Normandy; for his more secure custody, he brought 
e Pat. 3. Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  him hither, where he was committed 
f Pat. 3. Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  to the Tower of London: and afterwards, s●il. in 3 Hen. 6. given 
g Pat. 3. Hen. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  to this john to make his best advantage of him.  
In 2 H. 6. Edmund Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster, taking 
h Pat. 4 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 21. per inspex.  notice of the special demerits of this john, whom he had retained 
i Pat. 4 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 21. per inspex.  in his service, during life; in recompense thereof gave 
k Pat. 4 Hen. 6. p. 2. m. 21. per inspex.  him an annual Rent of an hundred pounds to be received out of his Lordships of Denas, Ta●gar, Blenleveny, and others.  
In 
l Rot. Franc. 5 Hen. 6. m. 8.  5 and 
m Rot. Fran. 6 Hen. 6. m. 15.  6 Hen. 6. he was in the Wars of France, and of the retinue 
n Rot. Fran. 6 Hen. 6. m. 15.  with john Duke of Bedford, Regent there.  
In 6 Hen. 6. his name being 
o Pol. Virg. p. 466. n. 20.  terrible to the French, in regard 
p Pol. Virg. p. 466. n. 20.  of his many successful exploits against them; he was sent 
q Pol. Virg. p. 466. n. 20.  into France, with an Army, and made 
r Pol. Virg. p. 466. n. 20.  General thereof. Moreover, upon 
s Ibid. 467. n. 30 & 40. & 468.  the revolt of those of Maine, he marched with great speed, from Alencon, to the aid of William Earl of Suffolk, Governor there; and coming thither, took 
u Ibid. 467. n. 30 & 40. & 468.  that place, with little cost; giving quarter 
* Ibid. 467. n. 30 & 40. & 468.  to all that were not in Arms. Thence he advanced to 
x Ibid. 468. n. 10.  Pontoise, and took 
y Ibid. 468. n. 10.  it; Thence to 
z Ibid. & n. 30.  Orl●ans, whereunto Siege was laid 
a Ibid. & n. 30.  by Thomas Montacute Earl of Salisbury, who had the hard fate to be there flain 
b Ibid. 469. n. 20. & 30. . After which (leaving 
c Ibid. 472. n. 10 & 20.  that Siege) he marched 
d Ibid. 472. n. 10 & 20.  to Mehune, and fortified 
e Ibid. 472. n. 10 & 20.  it: Thence to La-vall, which he took, 
g Ibid.  with the Castle. Whereof the French having 
h Ibid.  notice, they gathered 
i Ib. n. 30. & 40.  all the strength they could; and marching 
k Ib. n. 30. & 40.  thither, under the Command of the Pucell of Orleans, gave him Battle 
l Ib. n. 30. & 40.  near Pataie; in which, many being slain, he was taken Prisoner 
m Ib. n. 30. & 40. : the same whereof became so prejudicial 
n 〈…〉  to the English; that thereupon divers places fell off 
o 〈…〉  to the other side.  
This was in 7 Hen. 6. But in 
p 〈…〉  11 Hen. 6. for 
q 〈…〉  a great sum of money, and enlargement 
r 〈…〉  of Ambrose de Lore (an eminent Captain of the French) in exchange, he was set 
s 〈…〉  at liberty. Whereupon, having raised 
t Ibid. 482. n. 20.  new forces in England, he sailed 
u Ibid. 482. n. 20.  again to Rouen; and thence advanced to Paris, 
* Ibid. 482. n. 20.  to the Duke of Bedford: and having consulted 
x Ibid.  with him, marched 
y Ibid.  with some forces to Bellomont, and took 
z Ibid.  it by assault.  
In 12 Hen. 6. he was 
a Rot. Franc. 12 Hen. 6. m. 13.  again in the Wars of France. In Anno 1414 (13 Hen. 6.) being still 
b Chron. Hen. de Marleberge.  Lieutenant of Ireland, he arrived 
c Chron. Hen. de Marleberge.  at Dalkay, in that Realm, on Martinmass Eve. In which year he was 
d Ex A●togr. Penès, Cleric. Pell.  again retained to serve the King for six months in his Wars of France, with two Knights, sixteen men at Arms, and six hundred Archers.  
In 17 Hen. 6. having married 
e Rot. Fin. 17 Hen● 6. m. 4.  to his second Wife, Margaret the eldest of the three Daughters of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and Heirs 
f Rot. Fin. 17 Hen● 6. m. 4.  to Elizabeth their Mother (Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Berkley) he had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 17 Hen● 6. m. 4.  of the Lands, which thereupon belonged to her; his Homage being respited 
h Rot. Fin. 17 Hen● 6. m. 4. , by reason of his personal 
i Rot. Fin. 17 Hen● 6. m. 4.  abode in the Wars of France.  
In 18 Hen. 6. with 
k Pol. Virg. p. 488. n. 40. & 489.  Thomas Earl of Dorset, he Defeated 
l Pol. Virg. p. 488. n. 40. & 489.  the French at Obrune, in Normandy: And after this, marched 
m Ib● n. 40. & 490.  to Ponti●are, with purpose to Skirmish with their whole Army: but they declining 
n Ib● n. 40. & 490. , he returned 
o Ib● n. 40. & 490.  with much Plunder to Rouen; whence he was sent 
p Ib. n. 10. & n. 30.  to Drepe, which he strongly besieged 
q Ib. n. 10. & n. 30. , but prevailed not 
r Lell. Coll. Vol. 1. 708. .  
In 20 Hen. 6. he continued 
s Rot. Fra●. 20 Hen. 6. m. 24.  still in the Wars of France, Sir john Talbot, Knight, (his eldest Son) being 
t Rot. Fra●. 20 Hen. 6. m. 24.  then with him. In which year he was, for his singular demerits, advanced to the title and dignity of Earl of Shrewsbury, his Patent 
* Cart ab an. 1, asque 21 Hen. 6. m. 11. 20  of Creation bearing date 20 Martii.  
In 21 Hen. 6. he was constituted 
u Rot. Fra●●. 21 Hen. 6. m. 17. ●  one of the Ambassadors, to treat of Peace with the King of France, or his Ambassadors.  
In 22 Hen. 6. the King being 
* Pat. 22 H. 6. p. 1. m. 15.  indebted to him, in the sum of ten thousand four hundred twenty six pounds, four shillings, farthing, in consideration 
x Pat. 22 H. 6. p. 1. m. 15.  of his great services, as well to King Henry the fifth (his Father) as to himself, both in France, and Normandy; granted, ʸ that after the sum of twenty one thousand pounds, wherein he stood indebted unto Henry the Cardinal, Bishop of Winchester, were paid, he should receive yearly, four hundred marks out of the Customs and Duties issuing from the Port of Kingston upon Hull.  
Moreover, he was the same year again retained 
* Ex A●togr. penès, Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with one Baron, two Knights, fourscore and sixteen men at Arms, and three hundred Archers; the King having given him ten thousand pounds in hand.  
In 23 Hen. 6. he was once more constituted 
z Pat. 23 H 6. p. 2. m. 10.  Lieutenant of Ireland. And the next year ensuing (17 julii) having 
a Pat 24 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  then the titles of Earl of Shrewsbury, and Weysford, Lord Talbot, Furnival, and Lestrange (being aged 
b Pat 24 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16. ) in consideration 
c Pat 24 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  of his great services, and blood spilt in the Wars; as also considering 
d Pat 24 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  the devastation and spoil done in the County and City of Waterford, and Barony of Dungarvan, in the Realm of Ireland, by several hostilities of the Rebels; to the end 
e Pat 24 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  that the said Realm of Ireland, might be thenceforth the better defended and preserved; he was adadvanced 
f Ibid.  to the title and dignity of Earl of Waterford; having the said City of Waterford, with the Castles, Honour, Land, and Barony of Dungarvan, granted 
g Ibid.  to him; to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body; and, that 
h Ibid.  he and they should thenceforth be Stewards of that Realm, to do and execute all things to that Office appertaining, as fully as the Steward of England did perform here: And within few weeks following, constituted 
i Ibid. m. ●.  Sir john Talbot his Son Chancellor of Ireland.  
Being again 
k Polyd. Virg. 496. n. 10.  in the Wars of France, (An. 29 Hen. 6.) where the good success of the English then more and more declined 
l Polyd. Virg. 496. n. 10. , he was at the render 
m Polyd. Virg. 496. n. 10.  of Faliese; and quitted 
n Polyd. Virg. 496. n. 10.  that place upon honourable terms.  
In 30 Hen. 6. he was made 
o 〈…〉  General of the English Fleet, then to go out, having 
p 〈…〉  four thousand Soldiers with him in that expedition● And the year next following, Lieutenant 
q 〈…〉  of the Duchy of Aquitane, having 
r 〈…〉  under him these Captains of his Men at Arms, and Archers, viz. 
s 〈…〉  john Viscount l'Isle (his eldest Son by his second Wife) Sir Robert Hungerford, Lord Molins, Sir Roger Camoys, Sir john l'Isle, and john, the Bastard of Somerset: And in consideration 
t 〈…〉  of his great charge, in that high employment, a grant 
u 〈…〉  of the Thirds, and Third of the Thirds, which were reserved to the King upon his Retainer therein.  
Whereupon he marched 
x Polyd. Vir. p. 501. n. 10. & 20.  thither; took 
y Polyd. Vir. p. 501. n. 10. & 20.  Baurdeaux, and put a Garrison 
z Polyd. Vir. p. 501. n. 10. & 20.  in it. Which fair success caused 
a Ibid. n. 30.  divers remote Cities to send to him, with promise 
b Ibid. n. 30.  to submit to his Authority.  
Thence, hearing 
c Ib. p. 502.  that the French had besieged chastilion, he advanced 
d Ib. p. 502.  thither, and gave 
e Ib. p. 502.  them Battle; but the event of that days work (though for a while it stood doubtful 
f Ibid. n. 10. ) at length proved fatal to the English; for this renowned General, being smitten 
g Ibid. n. 10.  from his Horse by a Cannon Bullet, there ended 
h Ibid. n. 10.  this life; whereupon his whole Army became presently routed 
i Ibid. n. 10. .  
This sad accident happened 
k Esc. 32 H. 6. n. ●9.  20 julii, 31 Hen. 6. he dying then seized 
l Esc. 32 H. 6. n. ●9.  of all these following Lands and Lordships, viz. The Castle and Manor of Alveton, and Manor of Lo●nton, in Com. Staff. The Manor of Wily in Com. Warr. Bittulsby in Com. Leic. Eyham, Middelton, Samford, and Brasington, in Com. Derb. Stoke- Verdon, and Willeford, in Com. Wilts. And of Furnivals-inn in Holborn, in the Suburbs of London. Likewise of the Castle and Lordship of Goderich Castle; the Manor of Irchenfield; the Hundred of Wormlow; the Manors of Eccleswell, Strangeford, Penyard, and Cr●denhill, in Com. Heref. The Castle and Manor of Sheffield, and Manors of Treton and Whiston in Com. Ebor. The Manors of Weston Turvile and Farnham in Com. Buck. The Manors of Huntley, Longhope, Lidney, Leigh, Morton, Whaddo●, Painswike, and Hamlet of Howson, in Com. Gloc. The Manors of Wrocwardine, Sutton Madock, and Hamlet of Sutton; the Manor of Cheswardine, the fourth part of the Manors of Frankton and Lin●all; the Manors of Routhail, Middelhope, Bitterley, Bu●don, Aston, Meynton, Whetehull; the Castle of Wall; the Manors of Abberbury, Baklesby, Basford, Tasley, and the Inn called Talbots-Iune in Shrewsbury; as also of the Castle of Corfham; the Manors of Dodelbury, Dodington, Whitchurch, Blakmere; and the moiety of the Manor of Lineley, all in Com. Salop. Leaving john, his Son and Heir, than forty years of age.  
After which, his Body was conveyed into England, and Interred at Whitchurch in Com. Solop. Where a Noble Monument is erected for him, in the South Wall of the Chancel, with this Epitaph.  
Orate pro anima praenobilis domini, domini johannis Talbot quondam Comitis Salopiae, domini Furnivall, domini Verdon, domini Strange de Blackmere, & Mareschalli Franciae, qui obiit in bello apud Burdews, seven ● Julij, MCCCCLIII.  
The next year following, viz. 32 Hen. 6. Margaret his Wife surviving, had her Dowry assigned 
m Claus. 3● H. 6. m. 3.  to her; and departing 
n Esc. 7 H. ●. n. 44.  this life, 14 june, 7 Edw. 4. left Thomas Talbot, Viscount l'Isle (Son of john Viscount l'Isle her Son, who was slain with his Father in the Battle of chastilion) then nineteen years of age, her next 
o Esc. 7 H. ●. n. 44.  Heir.  
For which Margaret, who lieth buried 
p Stow's S●●vey, pag. 369 ●.  in a certain place called jesus Chappel, situate within the Cathedral of S. Paul, in London, it was intended 
q Stow's ●●●vey, pag. 369 ●.  that a fair Monument of an a hundred pound value should have been erected; but instead thereof, this Inscription 
r Stow's S●●vey, pag. 369 ●.  only remained upon a Pillar there, viz.  
Here, before the Image of jesus, lieth the right Worshipful and Noble Lady Margaret, Countess of Shrewsbury, late Wife of the true and victorious Knight John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. Which Worshipful Man died in Guien, for the right of this Land. She was the first Daughter, and one of the Heirs of the right Famous and Renowned Knight, Richard Beauchamp, late Earl of Warwick (which died in Rouen) and of Dame Elizabeth his Wife; the which Elizabeth was Daughter and Heir to Thomas, late Lord Berkley, on his side; and on her Mother's side, Lady l'Isle and Ties. Which Countess passed from this World, the fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1468. On whose Soul, jesus have mercy. Amen.  
The issue which this great Earl had by Maud his first Wife, was as followeth; Thomas, who died 
s Regist de Wyrks●p.  in his life time in France, john 
t Regist de Wyrks●p.  who succeeded him in his Lands and Honours, and Sir Christopher 
u Regist de Wyrks●p.  Talbot Knight.  
And by Margaret his second Wife (Daughter of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick) another 
x Ibid.  john, who was created 
y Ibid.  Baron l'Isle, and afterwards Viscount; Sir Humphrey 
z Ibid.  Talbot, and Sir Lewes, both Knights: On which Sir Lewes, he Entailed 
* Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 6 in 5. in dorso.  the Manors of Penyard, Credenhill, and Strangeford, in Com. Heref.  
I now come to john, 
john 2.  his Successor in this Earldom.  
In 4 Hen. 6. the King himself being made a Knight 
a 〈…〉  at Leicester on Whitsonday, by the Duke of Bedford (his Uncle) amongst divers other noble Persons, Knighted 
b 〈…〉  this john, than Lord Talbot. After which, viz. in 20 Hen. 6. he went 
c 〈…〉  to the Wars of France; and in 24 Hen. 6. was made Chancellor 
d 〈…〉  of Ireland (all this being in the life of his Father.)  
In 32 Hen. 6. (his Father then dead) he had Livery 
e 〈…〉  of his Lands, his homage being respited 
f 〈…〉 . In 35 Hen. 6. he was made 
g 〈…〉  Lord Treasurer of England. And in 38 Hen. 6. (19 Dec.) in consideration 
h 〈…〉  of the charge he had been at in the King's service, obtained a Grant ● of a hundred marks per annum, during his life, out of the Revenues of the Lordship of Wakefield in Com. Ebor. then in the Crown, by reason of the forfeiture 
k 〈…〉  of Richard, Duke of York. But of this Grant he had little benefit; for upon the tenth of july, next ensuing, he was slain 
l 〈…〉  in the Battle of Northampton, with 
m 〈…〉  Christopher his Brother (fight there stoutly for the Lancastrian Interest) and buried 
n 〈…〉  in the Priory of Wyrksop, within the Chapel of our Lady, with this Epitaph 
o 〈…〉 .  
Sepulchrum magnanimi, atque praepotentis domini, domini johannis de Talbot Comitis Salopiae secundi, ex Regio sanguine ducentis originem. Qui Henrico Regi fidissimus, Bello apud Northamptoniam gesto, ante signa strenuè pugnans, honestâ morte occidit die decimo julii, anno domini nostri I●esu Christi MCCCCLX. cujus animae propitietur Deus. Amen. 
Salopiae Comitis Lapis hic tegit ossa johannis  
Cui nihil antiquius quam fuit alma fides  
Hic ut serviret Regi, tormenta subivit  
Intrepidus ferri sanguineamque necem.  
Ergo licet parvum condat sua Viscera saxum,  
Virtus Angligenum lustrat in omne solum.   
This john first married 
p 〈…〉  Catherine, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Edward Burnall Knight, Son of Hugh Lord Burnel; and secondly 
q 〈…〉 , Elizabeth, Daughter of james, Earl of Ormond, by whom he left issue five Sons, viz. john, his Son and Successor in this Earldom, at that time 
* 〈…〉  twelve years old and upwards; Sir james 
r 〈…〉  Talbot Knight; Sir Gilbert 
s 〈…〉  Talbot of Grafton in Com. Wigorn. Knight Banneret, and Captain of Calais; Christopher 
t 〈…〉 , Archdeacon of Chester, and Rector of Whitchurch; and George 
u 〈…〉 : As also two Daughters, viz. Anne 
x 〈…〉 , Wife of Sir Henry Vernon of Haddon in Com. Derb. Knight; and Margaret 
y 〈…〉 .  
Which Elizabeth in 39 Hen. 6. had for her Dowry, an Assignation 
z 〈…〉  of the Castle and Lordship of Sheffield in Com. Ebor. with its members; the Manors of Southhagh, Bradfield, Ecclesfield, Halifield, Granow, Whiston, and Treton; as also 
a 〈…〉  four Messages, twenty Acres of Land, and five Acres of Meadow in Rotheram, in the same County; likewise 
b 〈…〉  one Message in London called Furnivals' Inn: And departed 
c 〈…〉  this life on Saturday next following the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, in the thirteenth of Edward the Fourth.  
I should now come to john, the third of that name, Earl of Shrewsbury, Son and Heir to the last mentioned john; but before I proceed with my discourse of him, I shall look back to john, Son of john, the first Earl of Shrewsbury, by Margaret his second Wife.  
This john (in respect of his descent 
a 〈…〉  from Margaret, Daughter and Heir to Warine Gerard, Lord l'Isle, by Alice his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Henry, Lord Ties, Wife of Thomas, Lord Berkley, Father of Elizabeth, Wife of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, Father of Margaret, Mother of him the said john) was created 
b Ibid.  Baron 〈◊〉, 26 july, 22 Hen. 6. Sibi, haeredibus & assignatis, by reason 
c Ibid. , that he possessed the Manor of Kingston- l'Isle in Com. Berks. And afterwards 
d Cart. ab An. 27. usque 3● H. 6● n. 〈◊〉. , s●il. 30 Octob. 30. Hen. 6. Viscount l'Isle, Sibi & haeredibus masculis de corpore s●o.  
Of whom, that which I conceive to be most remarkable, is, That the year next ensuing (scil. 31 Hen. 6.) his Father being then constituted Lieutenant of the Duchy of Aquitane, and he one of the Captains there under him (as hath been already observed) he was by Indenture retained 
e Ex A●togr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King there, for one quarter of a year, with two Bannerets, four Knights, seventy three Men at Arms on Horseback, and eight hundred Archers on Foot; receiving for himself six shillings per diem; for his two Bannerets four shillings apiece; for his seven Knights two shillings; for the Men at Arms twelve pence; and for the Archers six pence apiece. As also, that he married 
f ●el. Coll. Vol. 3. p. 210.  joan, Daughter and Coheir of Thomas Chedder, of Chedder in Com. Somers. Esquire, Widow of Richard Stafford Esquire; and, that he was slain 
g Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae.  with his Father, in the Battle at Castillion beforementioned. Being then seized 
h Esc. 38 H 6. n. ...  of the Manors of Wrocwardine, Cheswordine, Sutton- Madoc, Brogton, Tassley, Abberbury, and 〈◊〉, in Com. Salop. Moreover, that he left issue 
i Esc. 7 E● 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae. Esc. 32 H. 6. n 38 Claus. 37 H 6. n. 40.  Thomas Talbot, Viscount l'Isle, his Son and Heir; who, being at that time but ten 
k Esc. 7 E● 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae. Esc. 32 H. 6. n 38 Claus. 37 H 6. n. 40.  years of age, was committed 
l Esc. 7 E● 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae. Esc. 32 H. 6. n 38 Claus. 37 H 6. n. 40.  to the tuition of Margaret, Countess of Shrewsbury (his Grandmother) and twenty marks per annum allowed for his maintenance, during his minority. ●At the death of his Mother, in 7 Edw. 4. he was nineteen 
m Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae. Ex Vet. Script. in Castro de Berkley.  years of age, and married 
n Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 4. Post mortem ejusdem Johannae. Ex Vet. Script. in Castro de Berkley.  Margaret, Daughter to William Herber●, Earl of Pembroke.  
Of this Thomas, that which I find chiefly memorable, is, That having much contest with William, Lord Berkley, (afterwards Marquis) touching certain Lands and Lordships whereunto he pretended right, from Margaret his Grandmother; he was slain 
o Esc. Post mortem ejusdem Thom●●, 9 & 10 E. 4● n 58.  in a skirmish betwixt the same Lord Berkley and himself, (with their followers) at Wotton under Edge in Com. Gloc. 20 Martii, 10 Edw. 4. (as in my discourse of that Marquis Berkley, doth more fully appear) leaving his two Sisters his Heirs 
p Esc. Post mortem ejusdem Thom●●, 9 & 10 E. 4● n 58. , viz. Elizabeth married 
q Cart ab An. 15. usque 22 E. 4. n. 8.  to Edward Grey, afterwards created Viscount l'Isle; and Margaret to 
r Orig 10 E. 4. Rot. 11. n. 15.  Sir George Vere Knight.  
¶ ay now return to john, the third of that name, Earl of Shrewsbury.  
This john, in 4 Edw. 4. obtained Livery 
s 〈…〉  of the Lands whereof his Father died seized, though he was not 
t 〈…〉  then of full age: And in 11 Edw. 4. was made 
u Pat. 11 E. 4. p. 1. m. 7.  Chief Justice of North Wales; with Commission 
x Ibid. m. 3.  to Array, and arm all persons of Body able, and estate sufficient, residing in the Counties of Salop, Stafford, and the Marches of North Wales, for the defence of that Country, from the danger of those unlawful and tumultuous assemblies which were then frequent in those parts.  
In 12 Edw. 4. he was constituted 
y Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 4. m. 19  one of the King's Commissioners, to treat with certain Commissioners from james the third, than King of Scotland, touching some grievances from the Subjects of that Realm. And having married 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Catherine, Daughter of Humphrey Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, departed 
a Esc. ●3 E. 4. n. 5●.  this life, 28 junii, 13 Edw. 4. leaving issue 
b Esc. ●3 E. 4. n. 5●.  George, his Son and Heir, than five years of age; Thomas, who died 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  without issue; and Anne, a Daughter, who became the Wife 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Thomas Boteler, Lord Sudley.  
Which Catherine had divers Lordships in the Counties of Salop, Gloucester, Buckingham, and elsewhere, assigned 
e Pat. 15 E. 4. p. ●. m. 12.  for her Dowry; and departed this life, 26 Decemb. 16 Edw. 4.  
I now come to George.  
This George, 
George.  Earl of Shrewsbury, (the first of that name) had a special 
f Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1.  Livery for all his Lands in 1 Hen. 7. and was the same year made 
g Polyd. Virg. p. 567.  one of the King's Privy Council.  
In 2 Hen. 7. he was 
h Ibid. 573. ●. 20.  in the Battle of Stoke, near Newark upon Trent, on the behalf of the King, against those Rebels, at that time, there in Arms, and vanquished.  
And in 5 Hen. 7. one 
i Ibid. 584. n 20.  of the chief of those, whom King Henry sent into Flanders with a powerful Army, in aid of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French.  
In 1 Hen. 8. he was constituted 
k Pat. 1 H 8. p. 2. m. 7.  one of Chamberlains of the Exchequer; as also Steward 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p 3.  of the King's Household, and one 
m Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p 3.  of his Privy Council.  
In 4 Hen. 8. he commanded 
n Ibid. p 36.  the Vanguard in the King's Army at the Siege of Therovene, and planted 
o Ibid. p 36.  himself on the North West of that Town.  
In 6 Hen. 8. he obtained 
p Pat. 6 H. 8. p. 2.  the Manor of Walsham, in the Willows, in Com. Norf. late 
q Pat. 6 H. 8. p. 2.  Edmund De la Poole, Earl of Suffolk, attainted, to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body. In 12 Hen. 8. he was present 
r Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 99  at that memorable Interview of King Henry, and Francis the First of France, betwixt Guisnes and Ardres; as also at 
s Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 99  those famous Warlike exercises then performed there.  
In An. 1522. (14 Hen. 8.) he was 
t Ibid. p. 134.  Lieutenant General of the North, and made 
u Ibid. p. 134.  some Inroads into Scotland; and in 17 Hen. 8. was made Constable 
x Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Castles of Radnore and Wigmore.  
In An. 1529. (21 H. 8.) he was one 
y Herb. Hist. H. 8. p. 242.  of the witnesses examined in that case of the Divorce, betwixt the King, and Catherine his first Wife. And the same year, amongst other of the great Lords, subscribed 
z Ibid. p. 274.  those Articles which proved so fatal to Cardinal Woolsey; as also the year following, of that Declaration 
a Ibid. p. 306.  sent to the Pope, for ratifying the Divorce betwixt the King and his said Queen.  
Moreover, in 28 Hen. 8. upon 
b Ibid. p. 413.  that Rebellion in the North, called The Pilgrimage of Grace (occasioned by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries) he was constituted 
c Ibid. p. 413.  the King's Lieutenant, to march thither with a powerful Army: And for quieting of that dangerous Insurrection, empowered 
d Ibid. p. 427.  (with the Duke of Norfolk) to take the submission of the Commons.  
This Earl married two Wives: First 
e 〈…〉  Anne, Daughter of William, Lord Hastings, Chamberlain to King Edward the Fourth, by whom he had issue six Sons, viz. 
f 〈…〉  Henry, who died young, and was buried in the Priory of ●alk in Com. Darb Francis, who succeeded him in his Lands and Honours; john and john, who both died in their infancy, and were buried at Ashby de la Zouch; William, born at She●field, and Richard at Chelsey. As also five Daughters, viz. 
g 〈◊〉  Margaret, Wife to Henry, Earl of Cumberland; Anne and Dorothy, both born at Winkfield- Manor; Marry, Wife to Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland; and Elizabeth married to William, Lord Dacres of Gillesland.  
His second Wife was 
h 〈◊〉  Elizabeth, Daughter, and one of the Heirs of Sir Richard Walden, of Erithe in Kent, Knight, by whom he had issue 
i 〈◊〉  john, who died young, and Anne 
k 〈◊〉  married to Peter Compton, Son and Heir of Sir William Compton Knight; and afterwards to 
l 〈◊〉  William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. Which Elizabeth died 
m 〈…〉  in An. 1567.  
This last mentioned Earl George, by his Testament 
n Cromwell qu. 13.  bearing date 21 Aug. 29 Hen. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of She●field, by Anne his first Wife, without any Ceremonies, but Dirige on the Eve, three Masses, and a Sermon on the morrow; and that twenty five poor men should have black Gowns to carry Torches at his Burial; but not above a hundred black Gowns to be given to his servants, besides the Gowns to his Wife's Gentlewomen. He also appointed, that a Tomb of Marble should be set over his Grave, with three Images to be laid thereon, viz. One of himself in a Mantle of Garters; another of his deceased Wife in her Robes; and the third of his Wife then living.  
He likewise farther Willed, that immediately after his decease, his Executors should cause to be given to a thousand Priests, six pence apiece, to say Placebo and Dirige, and Mass for his Soul, and all Christian Souls; and twenty five marks in Money, in penny-dole to be distributed on the day of his Burial, to such poor people, as should be thereat, to pray for his Soul.  
To his Daughter the Countess of Northumberland, he gave a Chain of Gold, with White and Red Enamil. And moreover Willed, That three Priests, for the space of twenty years, next after his decease, should sing for his Soul; whereof two in the Parish Church of Sheffield, at the Altar where the Lady Anne, his first Wife lay interred; and the other in the Chapel of our Blessed Lady of the Bridge in Sheffield; every of them to have eight marks yearly, during that time. And departed 
n J. 11. i● Officio Armour. f 67 ●.  this life at his Manor of Wingfield in Com. Derb. 26 julii, 33 Hen. 8. with this Character, viz. 
o Polyd. Virg. p. 567.  That he was Vir nobilis, sapiens, ac in omnibus vitae partibus moderatus, a Person noble, prudent, and moderate throughout the whole course of his life.  
To whom succeeded Francis, 
Francis.  his Son and Heir, born 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. 〈◊〉  in Sheffield Castle, Anno 1500. (16 Hen. 7.) Which Francis was summoned 
q Journal 〈◊〉 P. de cod●● anno.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, 17 February, 24 Hen. 8. his Father then living: And the same year his Father died, scil. 33 Hen. 8. (the greater Monasteries being then totally dissolved) obtained 
r Pat. 3● H ●. p. 4.  from the King, by exchange for the Manor of Farnham- Royal in Com. Buck. (which he held by Grand Serjeanty, to 
s R●t. in 〈◊〉 Lond.  support the King's Right-Arm, during the time he holds the Sceptre in his hand, at the Coronation of the Kings of this Realm) the Inheritance of the scite of the Priory of Worsop in Com. Nott. And certain Lands in Sheffield, belonging to the Abbey of Beaucheif in Com. Derb. As also the scite of the Priory of Kingsmead, near the Town of Derby, with certain Lands thereto belonging. And likewise divers Lands belonging unto the dissolved Monastery of Roucester in Com. Staff.  
In 34 Hen. 8. this Earl Francis was 
t Herb. Hist. of. H. 8. p. 4●3.  in that Army, which then marched into Scotland, by reason 
u Ibid. 481.  that the King of that Realm had entertained some of the Northern Rebels; frustrated King Henry of the promised interview; and that his Subjects had invaded the Borders, while a Treaty was on foot. But in this expedition, no great matter was performed.  
So likewise 
x Ibid. 507 & 508.  in that of 36 Hen. 8. he then commanding 
y Ibid. 507 & 508.  the Rear of the English Army; at which time they 
z Ibid. 507 & 508.  plundered Leith, and made great spoil, by burning and rapine in the City of Edinburgh, and all the Country thereabouts: The quarrel being upon pretence 
a Ibid.  of a desired marriage betwixt Prince Edward, and the young Queen of Scotland, whereunto the Scots would not 
b Ibid.  readily condescend.  
The same year he was also constituted 
c Ibid. 511.  the King's Lieutenant of the North. And in 2 Edw. 6 sent 
d 〈…〉  again into Scotland with fifteen thousand Men (against the French, Almains, and Scots, then in Arms) for the relief of Hading●on, at that time besieged. Where, after he had victualled and reinforced the Town, he encamped 
e Ibid.  near the Enemy; but finding them not inclinable to fight, though they had received great supplies, returned 
f Ibid.  unto his Camp, and afterwards for England.  
Moreover, the same year, he was constituted 
g 〈…〉  Justice of all the Forests beyond ●rent; and in 1 Mariae, made Precedent 
h 〈…〉  of the Council in the North.  
In 1 Eliz. he was likewise made 
i 〈…〉  one of the Queen's Privy Council; as also one 
k 〈…〉  of the Commissioners for receiving Claims from those who were to perform certain services at the solemnity of her Coronation. And in the Parliament of 2 Eliz. was 
l Camd. Eliz. p. 11.  the only person of the Peers, besides the Viscount Montacute, who opposed the Bill for abolishing the Pope's Supremacy, and Reformation of Religion.  
But upon the one and twentieth of September, the same year, he departed 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  this life, leaving issue by his first Wife, viz. 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Marry, Daughter to Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillesland, George his only 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Son and Successor (his younger Son Thomas dying 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  before, unmarried) and one Daughter called Anne, who was married 
q J● 15 in Officio Arm. 2792.  to john Lord Bray.  
Which George, being 
u Camd. El●●. 572.  a young Man in the time of Queen Mary, and his Father then 
x Camd. El●●. 572.  General of the English Army against the Scots; commanded 
y Camd. El●●. 572.  under him three thousand Soldiers, and relieved 
z Camd. El●●. 572.  the Earl of Northumberland, then in danger at Lovick. After that he was 
a Camd. El●●. 572.  a Colonel of five hundred Horse, upon the Borders; and in 11 Eliz. had the custody 
b Ibid. 147.  of the Queen of Scots committed to his charge. Moreover, in 15 Eliz. upon the Arraignment 
c 〈…〉  of the Duke of Norfolk, he was (for that present service) made 
d 〈…〉  Lord High Steward of England: Moreover, after the death of that Duke (which soon after ensued) he was constituted 
e 〈…〉  Earl Marshal of England.  
And in 
f 〈…〉  those ambiguous times, so preserved 
g 〈…〉  himself against all outward machinations, calumnies at Court, and the mischievous practices of his second Wife, for full fifteen years; as that he thereby deserved 
h 〈…〉  no less honour for his fidelity and Prudence, than he did for his Fortitude and Valour, as Mr. Camden hath very well observed 
i Ibid. .  
By his Testament 
k Drury 〈◊〉. 86.  bearing date 24 junii, An. 1590. (32 Eliz.) this Noble Earl bequeathed his Body to be buried at Sheffield in Com. Ebor. thereby likewise appointing, that the sum of two hundred pounds, should be yearly employed for ever, unto the benefit of the poorest Artificers of the Town of Pontfract in Com. Ebor. for the increase of Trades and Occupations there; that is to say, That the Major of the said Town, and his Brethren, or the major part of them with the Major, by the assent of the Earl of Shrewsbury, for the time being, shall upon Monday in Whitsun week, pay and lend unto every poor Artificer of the said Town, so far as the said Money will extend, the sum of five pounds for three years, than next following; putting in good and sufficient security, for the repayment thereof. And departing 
l FF. in Officio Armorum, f. 240.  this life 18 Novemb. the same year, was accordingly buried at Sheffield, where in his life time he erected a Noble Monument for himself, whereon is this Epitaph, viz.   

Christo oped. max. & Posteritati Sacrum.  
IN spem certam futurae resurrectionis, illustris hic conditur heros, Georgius Salopiae Comes, sui nobilissimi generis, longâ serie, à Normannorum conquestu derivati; nullaque unquam perfidiae labeculâ aspersi. Comitum ordine sextus; summus Regni Marescallus; à Talbotto, Furnivallo, Verdun, Lovetoft, Extraneoque de Blackmere, honoribus amplissimis, dominus insuper & Baro n●ncupatus: Garteriani quoque equestris ordinis, sanè praeclarissimi sodalis dignissimus. Francisci comitis unicus, qui supererat, ●ilius & successor; omniumque virtutum, ex asse haeres. Qui, quantum Pacis, Bellique artibus; omnibusque corporis atque animi dotibus eximiis unitis potuit; id omne, secund●m pietatem in Deum, uni patriae, ejusque principibus impendere solebat: Vt, qui Mariae Reginae temporibus, in Northumbrensis Comitis succursum, à patre tum superstite, ac Belli duci primario, cum tribus armatorum millibus, ad Lowicum, in Scotiam, ire jussus, strenuè, summaque cum laude, bellicam illam praefec●uram administrabat: Parique cum laude, & non minori successu, paulo post Berwicum, hosti in occursum missus, quingentorum cataphrac●orum equitum cohortu stipatus fuit; concomitantibus Barone Grayo, strenuo equity Drurio, aliisque militaris scientiae peritissimis, Bellique principatum, tum gerente Westmario Comite. Deinde, regnante Elizabetha, Anglorum Reginâ, cum Scotorum Reginâ Mari●, prelio domi superatâ, in Angliam compulsa est; atque apud Scotici limitis praefectum primùm diverteret; donec in utriusque Regni perniciem, magna molire est comperta; huic illustri Comiti, tutiùs custodiends tradita An. MDLXVIII. Quem penès, honorificè & splendidè satis, usque annum MDLXXXIIII. per tria amplius lustra est hospitata, non sine magnâ ipsius hospitis impensâ, curaque anxiâ, vix exprimenda. Qui, divinâ providentiâ gubernante, in causâ tam arduâ, cujus magnitudo gravissima, utilitas publica fuit, tam laudate ac faeliciter se gessit, eum virum fidelem, non minus quam providum, atque prudentem, ipsa invidia judicare debet. Quamque semper ab omni suspicione perfidiae fuerat 〈◊〉, illud declarat; quod, linnet à malevolis, propter suspectam cum captiuâ Regina familiaritatem sepiùs malè a●diret: Cum tamen ejusdem dem Reginae causa, ex Senatus Regni consultu à proceribus, in arce Fodringhamesi cognoscenda esset, inter magnates, qui reatus sui, in testimonium ac vindictam admittendi erant, hunc nobilissimum Comitem, serenissima Regina Elizabethae notum essev●luit: illumque, post judicium latum, ejusdem se●tentiae transactorem constituit; dato ab hoc Diplomate regio, magno Sigillo Angliae communito.  
Ita vir iste, genere clarus, publicis bene gestis magistratibus clarior; domi ac soris clarissimus; illustris erga ●rincipem, & patriam fidei, & summi apud omnes 〈◊〉, quem ad fatalem maturae senectutis 〈◊〉 sine fortunae ludibrio perduxerat, aeterno 〈◊〉 spiritum à quo acceperat, firmum in Christo fidem, placid● & tranquillè reddidit, mensis  anno Redemptoris Christi MD ... 
Ex priore conjuge D. Gartruda, Thomae Rutl●nd●ae Comitis nata, utriusque s●xus prolem suscepit egregiam: Franciscum scil. primogenitum, & superstitem, è vivis sublatum; Gilbertum ●aeredem futurum; Edovardum, Henricum; Catherinam Herberto regulo copulatam, & sine sobole extinctam; Mariam, Georgio Savillo equiti desponsatam; & Graciam Henrico Cavendishii equitis haeredi, nuptum.  
Whereby it appeareth, that the day and year of his death, are deficient; which his Executors never took care to supply; and whose neglect therein (as I have credibly heard) he did prophetically foretell.  
Moreover, by a Tablet hanging in the East end of the Chancel of the same Church, it farther appeareth, That he was one of the Privy Council to Queen Elizabeth, Lord Precedent of the North, Lieutenant of Stafford and Dervishtres; and that he had the custody of the Queen of Scots seventeen years. As also, that he gave five hundred pounds to the Town of Chesterfield in Com. Derb. to set up Tradesmen who had no stock to begin on; and that he was buried at Sheffield.  
By Gertrude his first Wife, Daughter 
h 〈…〉  of Thomas Manors, Earl of Rutlan●, he had issue four Sons, viz. 
i 〈…〉  Francis Lord Talbot, who, having married 
k 〈…〉  Anne, the Daughter of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, died 
l 〈…〉  in his life time without issue. Gilbert, his Successor 
m 〈…〉  both in Lands and Honours; Henry, who took to Wife 
n 〈…〉  Elizabeth, the Daughter of William●Reyner, of Overton Longvile in Com. Hunt. And had issue by her two Daughters, his Heirs, scil. Gartrude married to Robert Pierpont of Holme-Pierpont in Com. Nott. Esquire (afterwards Earl of Kingston) and Mary to Sir William Airmin of Osnod●● in Com. Linc. Baronet. And Edward 
o 〈…〉 , Successor in this Earldom to Gilbert (Henry departing this life before him,) as also three Daughters, viz. Catherine, Wife of Henry Lord Herbert, afterwards Earl of Pembroke; Mary of Sir George Savile of Barrowhy in Com. Linc. Knight; and Grace 
p 〈…〉  of Henry Cavendish, Son and Heir to Sir William Cavendish of Chatsworth in Com. Derb. Knight.  
To his second Wife, he married Elizabeth 
q 〈…〉 , one of the Daughters, and at length Heirs to john Hardwick, of Hardwick in Com. Derb. Esquire, (first married to ... Barlow of Barlow in Com. Derb. Esquire; secondly, to Sir William Cavendish of Chatsworth aforesaid, Knight, Treasurer of the Chamber to King Henry the Eighth; thirdly, to Sir William St. Lo Knight, Captain of the Guard to the same King Henry the Eighth.) Which Elizabeth surviving him, died 13 Apr. An. 1607. and lieth buried in Alhallows Church at Derby.  
¶ I come now to Gilbert, 
Gilbert.  Son and Successor to the deceased Earl George.  
This Gilbert in 15 Eliz. (his Father then living) was 
r Camd. E●●x. 236.  one of those, who went over into France, with Edward, Earl of Lincoln, Lord Admiral of England, for confirming the League then made. And in 32 Eliz. (his Father still living) was summoned 
s 〈…〉  to Parliament, and there sat as a Baron.  
In 39 Eliz. he was sent Ambassador 
t 〈…〉  into France, at which time, he used 
u 〈…〉  these Titles in his Lodging-Escucheons, Gilbert Conte de Shrewsbury, Baron Talbot, Strange de Blackmere, Comyn de Badenagh, Valence, Montchensi, Furnival, Verdon, & Lovetot; Chivalier du tresnoble ordre de la jarritiere.  
In 1 jac. he was constituted 
x Pat. 1 Jac. p. 16.  Guardian and Chief Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent. And departing 
y 〈…〉  this life, at his House in Broadstreet, London, Octavo Maii, An. 1616. (14 jac.) was buried 
z 〈…〉  at Sheffield with his Ancestors; having issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter 
a 〈…〉  of Sir William Cavendish of Chatsworth, Knight. George, who died 
b 〈…〉  in his infancy; and three Daughters, who surviving him, became Heirs to the greatest part of his Lands, viz. 
c 〈…〉  Marry, Wife of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Elizabeth of Henry, Earl of Kent; and Aletheia of Thomas, Earl of Arundel.  
Whereupon the title of Earl divolved to Edward, 
Edward.  his Brother and Heir-male; who took to Wife 
d Ibid.  joan, the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Cuthbert Lord Ogle; but dying 
e Ibid.  in London, without issue surviving, 8 Febr. An. 1617. (15 jac.) was privately buried 
f Ibid.  at Westminster.  
Which joan departing 
g Ex Registro 〈…〉  this life in An. 1627. was, by the direction of her last Will and Testament 
h Ex Registro 〈…〉 , buried at Westminster near her said Husband.   

Talbot of Ricards Castle.  
¶ HAving now done with the chief Branches of this Noble and Ancient Family, it will not be amiss to take notice, That Richard, a younger Son of that Richard Talbot, who married Sarab, Daughter of William Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, became first owner of Ricards Castle in Com. Heref. and other Lands of good value, by the marriage 
a 〈…〉  of joan, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Hugh de Mortimer of that place, about the beginning of Edward the Thirds time: And that to him succeeded 
b 〈…〉  Sir john Talbot of Ricards Castle, Knight; and to him another john, who died 
c 〈…〉  in 12 Rich. 2. then seized of the Hamlet of Wolfreton, as a Member of the Barony of Burford; as also of the Manors of Hobrug-Hall; the Towns of Hatfield, Kellendon, Totham- Magna, and Woodham- Mortimer, in Com. Essex; the Manor of Coderugge; and the moiety of the Manors of Hamm, Wich●aud, and Hamlet of Howelston, in Com. Wigorn. Also of the Manor of Ricards-Castle, the moiety of the Manor of Rochesford, and Lordship of Blethenage, in the Marches of Wales: Leaving Elizabeth, the Wife of Sir Warine Archdekne Knight; Philippe, the Wife of Sir Matthew Gourney Knight; and Eleanor Talbot, (than unmarried) his Sisters and Heirs: Elizabeth being then twenty four years of age; Philippe twenty one, and Eleanor sixteen; who doing 
d 〈…〉  their homage the same year, had Livery 
e 〈…〉  of those Lands.  
Of this Family were likewise the Talbots; sometime of Bashall, and now of Thorneton, in Com. Ebor. Being lineally descended from William Talbot (a younger Son of Geffrey) Governor 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle of Hereford, 5 Steph. And shortly after, Enfeoffed 
g 〈…〉  of the Manor of Gavesburgh in Com. Linc. by Roger Lord Mowbray. Some of the Descendants of which William, did anciently relate 
h 〈…〉  to the Lacies, Lords of Pontfract, and Earls of Lincoln; and had their Estates much augmented by them, viz Thomas, whose Residence (and his Ancestors before him, for a long time) was at Hudresfield, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, constituted 
i 〈…〉  Governor of Cletherow Castle in Comitat. Lanc. by Edmund Lord Lacie, Constable of Chester, temp. Hen. 3. having of his gift 
k 〈…〉  (in 37 Hen. 3.) the Manors of mashall and Mitton in Com. Ebor. to himself and his heirs in Feefarm, paying seven pound ten shillings seven pence per annum.  
Likewise Edmund (Son of that Thomas) who being made Steward 
l 〈…〉  of Blackburnshire, 28 Edw. 1. to Henry Lacie, than Earl of Lincoln; in 32 Edw. 1. was in that notable expedition then made into Scotland, by the same King; where (as a reward for his service) he obtained a Charter 
m 〈…〉  of Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands of Bashall and Mitton before specified; as also in those at Hapton in Comitat. Lanc. bearing date at Strivelin, in 34 Edw. 1. In which year (amongst many others) upon that great solemnity of making Prince Edward Knight, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies he received 
n 〈…〉  that dignity.   

Clifford.  
THe first of this Ancient and Noble Family, of whom I find mention, was called Ponce 
Ponce.  
a Domes●. in iisd. Comitat. , who had issue three Sons, viz. 
b Domes●. in iisd. Comitat.  Walter, Drogo, (id est, Dru) and Richard.  
Of Walter and Drogo, the Conquerors Survey takes notice; and that Walter 
Walter 1.  did then possess 
c Ibid.  the Lordships of A●lford, Westwell, and Alwoldsbe●y in Com. Oxon. As also part of Lece in Com. Gloc. And that Drogo held Segry, ●olesell, and Aldrinton, in Com. Wilts Franton,. and part of Lece, in Com. Gloc. Holim, Stilledun, Glese, and Merly, in Com. Wigorn. As also Recesford, Dodintune, Burestanestune, Ruvenore, Hanly, and Matine, in Com. Heref. But from Richard it is, that the Line was perserved. Which Richard 
Richard.  being called 
d History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 177.  Richard de Pwns, obtained 
e History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 177.  by the gift of King Henry the First, the Cantres of Bychan, and Castle of Lhanymdhyry in Wales. Moreover, with the consent 
f Mon. Ang●. Vol 1. 366 a. n. 20.  of Ma●d his Wife, and Simon his Son, he was a notable Benefactor to the Priory of Malverne in Com. Wigorn. For it appears 
g Mon. Ang●. Vol 1. 366 a. n. 20. , that he gave thereunto, the Church of his Castle at Cantarabohath, with two Carucates of Land, and the whole Tithes of his Revenues in that place. Likewise, the Church of Lecton, with one Hide, and one Yard Land in that Town; together with all the Tithes of that Lordship; as also the Tithes of his Lordship in Estraddel called Becchen: And had issue three Sons, viz. 
h Ibid 623 b. n. 20.  Simon, 
Simon.  Founder 
i Ibid 623 b. n. 20.  of the Priory at Clifford in Com. Heref. Walter, who first seating himself there, assumed that place for his surname, and Richard.  
Which Walter, 
Walter 2.  being called 
k Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 48 a. n. 10 & 20.  Walter the Son of Richard, Son of Ponce, gave 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 48 a. n. 10 & 20.  to the Cannons of Haghmon in Com. Salop. his Mills at Tamedbury; and afterwards (by the name of Walter de Clifford) gave 
m Ibid. 884 b. n. 50.  to the Nuns of Godstow in Com. Oxon. for the health of the Soul of Margaret his Wife, and for the Soul of Rosamond his Daughter, his Mill at Framton in Com. Gloc. As also a little Meadow, lying near it, called Lechton, in pure and perpetual Alms.  
In 3 Hen. 2. this Walter was Governor 
n History of Wales ut supra p. ●09.  of the Castle at L●hanyndhyry; and (when 
o History of Wales ut supra p. ●09.  Roger, Earl of Clare, (having obtained of King Henry, all such Lands, as he could win from the Welsh) came with an Army to ●ardigan, and fortified divers Castles in those parts) he made an Incursion 
p History of Wales ut supra p. ●09.  upon the Lands of Rees ap Griffith, Prince of South Wales, slew 
q History of Wales ut supra p. ●09.  many of his people, and returned 
r History of Wales ut supra p. ●09.  with much booty.  
In 12 Hen. 2. this Walter possessed 
s Lib. Rub. in Scac●. sub tit▪ Salop.  the Lordships of Corfham, Culminton, Hay, Ernestry, and Leschines, in Com. Salop. And gave 
t MS. in Bibl. Cort. n. sub effigy Domitiani A. 8. f▪ 157 b.  to the Monks of S. Peter's Abbey at Gloucester; his Manor of East Leech, in exchange for the Lordship of Glasbury, excepting to those Monks the Advowson of the Church at Glasbury. Moreover, he gave 
u Mon. Angl. Vol▪ 2. 48 a. ●. 40.  to the before specified Canons of Haghmon, certain Lands in Sinetune; and left issue two Sons, viz. Walter 
x Ibid. 885 a. , his Son and Heir, and Richard 
y Ibid. 884 b. n. 10. ; from whom the Cliffords of Framtone, in Glocestershire, did 
z Ex Coll. ●. ●l. S.  descend. Which Richard, in 2 Rich. 1. gave three hundred marks Fine, for Livery of his Lands.  
This Walter also had issue two Daughters, viz. Lucia 
a 〈…〉 , first married 
b 〈…〉  to Hugh de Say (of Ricards Castle) afterwards to 
c 〈…〉  Bartholomew de Mortimer, and Rosamond 
d 〈…〉  the Concubine of King Henry the Second; on whom that King begot William surnamed Longspe, Earl of Sarum, (as I shall in due Place show.) Which Rosamond died 
e 〈…〉  in the life time of her Father, and was buried 
f 〈…〉  by Margaret her Mother, in the Choir of the Nunnery at Godstow near Oxford. For the health of whose Soul, Osbert Fitz-Hugh (a great Baron in Herefordshire) at her said Father's request 
g 〈…〉  (and by the assent 
h 〈…〉  of King Henry) gave 
i 〈…〉  to those Nuns, one Salt-work in Wiche, called the Cow, belonging to his Manor of Wichevald.  
This was that beautiful Lady, for whom king Henry built 
k Ibid.  that famous Labyrinth at Woodstock, where he kept her so 
l Ibid. , that she could not easily be found by his jealous Queen; and gave her a Cabinet 
m Ibid.  of such admirable workmanship, that on it, The fighting of Champions, the moving of cattle, the flying of Birds, and swimming of Fishes were so tightly represented, as if they had been alive. But, after the death of King Henry, there was little regard had to her memory: For 
n Ibid.  when Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, in An. 1191. (2 Rich. 1.) visiting his Diocese, came to Godstow; and went up to the Altar to do his Devotions, observing an Hearse covered with Silk, and divers Lamps burning about it, which the Nuns, at that time, had in great veneration; he inquired 
o Ibid.  of the standers by, whose it was: And they answering 
p Ibid. , It was the fair Rosamonds, whom King Henry so dearly loved; and for whose sake he had been a munificent Benefactor to their poor House; by giving large Revenues, for the maintenance of those Lights; he replied 
q Ibid. , Take her hence, for she was a Whore, and the King's affections to her were unlawful and adulterous; and bury her out of the Church, with other common people; to the end, that Religion be not vilified, and that other Women may be terrified from such adulterous practices. Whereupon they did so.  
It is said 
r Ibid. n. 50.  elsewhere, that her Body was buried in the Chapterhouse of that Nunnery, with this Epitaph.  
Hic jacet in Tumbâ Rosa mundi, non Rosa munda, Non redolet, sed olet, quae redolere solet.  
I now come to Walter de Clifford, the eldest Son of the last Walter. 
Walter 3.  This Walter, whilst his Father lived, was called 
s Mon. Angl. Vol▪ 2. 885 a.  Walter de Clifford junior, and took to Wife 
t Ibid. 646 a. ●t 〈◊〉. n. 10.  Agnes, the sole Daughter and Heir to Roger de Cundi, Lord of the Manors of Cavenby and Glentham in Com. Linc. (by Alice 
u Ibid. 646 a. ●t 〈◊〉. n. 10.  his Wife, Lady of Horn Castle, in that County, sole Daughter and Heir to William de Cheney, Lord of Cavenby and Glentham, in the Conqueror's time, as is said.) By whom he had issue four Sons, viz. 
x Regist. de H●ghmon▪  Walter, Roger, Giles, and Richard.  
In 1, 8, 9 & 17 joh. (then called Walterus junior,) he was Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. de iisd. Ann.  of Herefordshire. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That by the consent 
z Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 646 ●. n. 50.  of Agnes his Wife, he confirmed 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 646 ●. n. 50.  to the Monks of Barklings in Com. Linc. certain Lands lying in Cavenby and Glentham, which they had purchased from the Abbots of Likes and Neuhus; as also, that he gave 
b Ibid. 647●. n. 40.  to the Gilbertines at Brodholme in Com. Nottingh. the Church of S. Helen at Hornhag, and site of a Mill in the Moor betwixt Hornhag and Drengesha. And departed 
c Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 7.  this life in 7 H●n. ●. as it seems; for it appears 
d Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 7. , that Walter, 
Walter 4.  his Son and Heir, then accounting one hundred pound for his Relief, had Livery of the Barony, descended to him by the death of his Father: But in consideration 
e Ibid.  of his good and faithful services to that King, had a discharge 
f Ibid.  of Fourscore and fourteen pounds, and six shillings, thereof: And in 12 Hen. 3. was constituted Governor 
g Pat. 12. H. ●. m. 5.  of the Castles of Caermerdin and Cardigan. Moreover, in 13 Hen. 3. upon levying the Scutage of Kery (in Wales) he was acquitted 
h Rot. Pip. 13 H 3. Here●.  for nine Knights Fees; and in 14 H. 3. obtained the King's Precept 
l Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 4.  to the Barons of his Exchequer to discharge him of twenty four pound which he had borrowed in Ireland, in the time of King john, and likewise 
m Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 4.  of ten marks more, as part of his Relief.  
In 16 Hen. 3. upon the death of Roger, his younger Brother, he gave 
n Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 7.  one hundred pound Fine to the King, for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir: But in 17 Hen. 3. adhering 
o Mat. Paris, in an. 1233. p. 387. n. ●0.  to Richard Maresebal, Earl of Pembroke, then in Arms upon specious pretences (which the King looked upon as Rebellious) he was outlawed 
p Ibid. , and his Lands bestowed 
q Ibid.  on those Poictovins, who then bore all the sway. Whereupon command 
r Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  was given to the Sheriff of Shropshire, to seize his Castle and Manor of Corfham. Howbeit, this displeasure lasted not long; for the year following his Castle of Clifford, which he had given 
s Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  up as a pledge for his fidelity, was rendered 
t Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  to him again.  
In 25 Hen. 3. upon 
u History of Wales by D. Powel▪ 303.  that accord made betwixt Senena, Wife of Griffith, Son of Lewelin, Prince of North Wales, and King Henry; this Walter was 
x History of Wales by D. Powel▪ 303.  one of the Pledges for her, in the name of her Husband; that full performance should be made thereof.  
In 38 Hen. 3. upon the Aid then levied for making the King's eldest Son Knight, he answered 
y Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Her●s.  for nine Knights Fees. In 41 Hen. 3. being 
z Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. ●.  one of the Baron's Marches, he was commanded 
a Claus. 41 H. 3▪ in dorso m. ●.  to assist Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, in defending the Marches of Wales, betwixt Montgomery and the Earl of Glocesters Lands.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he had command 
b Claus 42 H. 3. m. 11. in dorso.  to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday next before the Feast of S john Baptist, with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostile Incursions of the Welsh.  
In 44 Hen. 3. he was required 
c Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  (with other of the Barons Marchers) to assist Roger de Mortimer, in defence of the Marches, against the like Incursions.  
In 47 Hen. 3. he had command 
d Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 17.  to be at Hereford, upon the third day after the Epiphany, well appointed with Horse and Arms, for defence of those parts against the Welsh. And at the Coronation of Queen Eleanor, Wife to King Henry the Third, with the rest of the Barons Marchers, he claimed 
e 〈…〉  as Ius Marchiae to carry the Canopy, which belonged to the Barons of the Cinque Ports.  
As to his Works of Piety, he gave 
f 〈…〉  to the Canons of Haghmon in Shropshire, his Mills at Culmitone and Sinetune, for the maintenance of their Kitchen; with one Yard-Land in Sinetune, and a Message there belonging to those Mills: To 
p 〈…〉  the Monks of Door, all Nanteglas and ●arleturmaur (a large Territory, set forth in his Grant by Metes and Bonds) as also divers Lands 
q 〈…〉  in Cantersclyff. And on the Nuns of Acornbury in Herefordshire, he bestowed 
r 〈…〉  certain Lands in Corsham.  
He married Margaret 
s 〈…〉  Daughter to Lewelyn Prince of Wales, and Widow of john de Braose: Which Margaret, surviving him, bequeathed 
t 〈…〉  her Heart to be Buried in the Church of the Nuns at Acornbury, with fifteen marks Sterling, for performing the solemnity at the sepulture thereof; and left issue, by her, one only Daughter his 
u 〈…〉  Heir, called Maud, 
* 〈…〉 , first married 
† 〈…〉  to William de Longspe Earl of Sarum (who had 
x 〈…〉  with her in Frankmarriage ●ulmintone, in Comit. Salop. then valued at twenty eight pounds eight shillings and two pence; but in case it did not reach, then to be made out in Corfham, in part of two hundred pounds per annum, which he was to give her) and afterwards to 
y 〈…〉  Sir john Giffard of Brimsfield. Which Maude, by his consent, gave 
z 〈…〉  to the Canons of Barlings in Com. Linc. the Lordships of Cavenby, and Glentham, in that County.  
This Walter died 
a 〈…〉  in 48 Hen. 3.  
Having now finished my discourse of him, I come to Roger 
〈…〉  his Brother, from whom the succeeding Barons of this Family did descend.  
In 15 joh. this Roger had 
b 〈…〉  the Honour of Kinton, in Com. Heref. committed to his custody. And in 1 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
* 〈…〉  of the Manor of Axeford, part of the Possessions of Ralph de la Bruere, then in Arms against the King, to hold during pleasure▪ In 13 Hen. 3. upon levying the scutage of Kery, he was acquitted 
c 〈…〉  for nineteen Knights Fees, which were of the inheritance of Sibyl his Wife (Daughter 
d 〈…〉  and Coheir of Robert de Ewyas, a great Baron in Herefordshire) Widow 
* 〈…〉  of ... Tregoz in regard he was personally in that Expedition.  
In 14 Hen. 3. he attended 
e 〈…〉  the King into Britanny; and being there, obtained a Grant 
f 〈…〉  of the Marriage of Hawyse the Widow of john Boterell, for the behoof of Roger his Son and Heir.  
But more I cannot say of him, then that 
g 〈…〉  by the advice of Sibyl his Wife, he bequeathed 
h 〈…〉  his Body to be buried in the Church of the Abbey of Door, near to the Grave of one of his Sons (who died in his life-time:) also that he thereupon confirmed 
i 〈…〉  to the Monks of that House, all those Lands which William de Ewyas had formerly given them, for which he himself had questioned 
k 〈…〉  their Title: and that he departed 
l 〈…〉  this life in 16 Hen. 3. Whereupon Walter de Clifford his elder Brother, and then living, had a grant 
m 〈…〉  from the King of the Custody of his Lands, with the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir; whose name was also Roger.  
This Roger upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter in 29 Hen. 3. paid 
n 〈…〉  nineteen pounds for those nineteen Knights fees which he had by descent from Robert de Ewyas (his Grandfather by the Mother.) And in 43 Hen. 3. he attended 
o 〈…〉  the King in his expedition then made into France.  
In 46 Hen. 3. he was prohibited 
p 〈…〉  to tilt; to appear in Arms, without licence; especially during the King's abode beyond Sea.  
And in 47 Hen. 3. received command 
q Claus. 47 H. 3 in dorso, m. 15.  to attend the King at Hereford, upon the third day after the Epiphany, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the incursions of the Welsh. The same year, being made Governor 
r Rot. Fi●. 47 H●●. ●. m. ●.  of the Castle of ●e●leburgh and Lutgarshull, in Com. Wilts. he was seduced by the Rebellious Barons, under the specious pretence of asserting the Laws and people's Liberties; and being 
s MS in bibls. 〈◊〉. 8. V. ●. Th. f. 136. a.  in Arms upon that account, did much mischief, by divers sacrilegious actings, and otherwise: for which, together with Montfort Earl of Leicester, and many more, he underwent the sentence 
t MS. in bibls. 〈◊〉. 8. V. ●. Th. f. 136. a.  of Excommunication denounced against them by the Archbishop of Canterbury. But the next ensuing year he fell 
u M. Paris i● ann. 1263. p. 992. n. 20.  off from those seeming Patriots; and being with 
x Ibid. in ann. 1264. p. n. 50. 993.  the King at the siege of Northampton, (where he had such notable success against them) was soon after made Governor 
y Pat. 48. H. 3. m. 19  of the Castle at Gloucester, and Shiriff of that County.  
Shortly after which, he hasted into Wales; and with Roger de Mortimer and other of the Barons-Marchers, gave 
z Lel. Co●● Vol. 1. 660.  Battle to Prince Leweline, who had confederated with Montfort and his Fellow-Rebells, to make a disturbance in those parts. And when 
a M. Paris, ut supra, p. 996. n. 50.  he heard of the fatal overthrow, which the King had received in the Battle of Lewes, and that he was a Captive in the hands of that insolent Rebel Montfort Earl of Leicester; disdaining that his Sovereign should long abide in that sad condition; he joined 
b M. Paris, ut supra, p. 996. n. 50.  with Mortimer and other of the loyal Barons, and raised 
c M. Paris, ut supra, p. 996. n. 50.  such a power against those proud Usurpers, as brought them soon after to apparent ruin 
d Ibid. 997▪ n. 50.  in the Battle of Evesham.  
Moreover, having so stoutly adhered to the King in his greatest distresses; after his deliverance by that happy victory at Evesham, in part of reward, for those eminent services, he obtained the Custody 
e Pat. 49 H. 〈◊〉 m. 11.  of the Lands of Isabel one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Robert de Vipount (a great Baron in the North) and was made 
f Ibid.  Justice of all the King's Forests on the South of Trent, as also 
* Cart. 49 〈◊〉 3. m. 1.  a grant of the Lordship of Kingsbury, in Com. Warw. by reason of the forfeiture of Sir Ralph de Bracebrigge, Knight.  
Which Robert de Vipount, having been 
g Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉  of the party of those rebellious Barons, died 
h Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉  before his Composition was made for that transgression: but so great were the Merits of this Roger de Clifford, whose son Roger married Isabel; and of Roger de Leyburne, who had to Wife Ivetta, the two Daughters and Coheirs of the same Robert de Vipount; that nothing 
i Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉  of fine was exacted from either of them for their Father's offence. Nor was this all, but in farther contemplation 
k Pat. 50 〈◊〉 3. m. 1.  of the notable assistance, and singular valour of this Roger, manifested in divers sharp conflicts, than had with those rebellious Barons; the King totally remitted 
l Pat. 50 〈◊〉 3. m. 1.  to him a debt of three hundred ninety nine pounds, and seventeen shillings, which otherwise he was to have paid.  
The Lands of which Robert de Vipoun● were in 51 Hen. 3. shared 
m Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉  by Roger the Son of this Roger, and Roger de Leyburne, according to an equal extent.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 53 H. 3. he was constituted 
n Pat. 53 H. 〈◊〉 m. 12.  one of the Justice's Itinerant for the Counties of Roteland, Surrey, Southampton, Dorset, Somerset, and Gloucester; and the same year was 
* 〈…〉  one of the Sureties for that great Rebel Robert de Ferrer Earl of Derby, as to the payment of fifty thousand pounds, all upon one day, for the redemption of his forfeited Lands. But in 54 Hen. 3. being signed 
o Pat. 54 〈◊〉 3. m. 11.  with the Cross, in order to an expedition with Prince Edward to the Holy-land, he went 
p H. Knighton 2438 31.  thither accordingly. After this, viz. in 1 E. 1. being 
q Ex Coll. R. GL●● in Off●c. 〈…〉  at St. George (near the Castle of Beaufort in France) he contracted 
r Ex Coll. R. GL●● in Off●c. 〈…〉  matrimony with the Countess of Lauretania, whom he enfeoffed before marriage in the manor of Weverham, in Cheshire. And in 2 Edw. 1. was sent 
* 〈…〉  in Commission (with others) unto the Ford of Montgomerie in Wales, to examine, hear, and reform the wrongs and trespasses done by Prince Lewlelyn, contrary to the form of Peace concluded betwixt K. Henry the third and him.  
Moreover, in 5 Ed. 1. he was made 
s Pat. ●. E. 1. m. 9  Governor of Erdeslegh Castle in Herefordshire. And in 8 Edw. 1. constituted 
t Pat. 8 Ed. 1. m. 24.  one of the Justices of the King's Forests in Hantshire (being then called 
* Pat. 8 Ed. 1. m 34.  Roger de Clifford Senior) and likewise Justice. 
u T. Wal●. in ann. 1282.  of Wales, in which Office having been somewhat oppressive (as may seem by certain Complaints 
* Hist. of Wales by D. Powel. 356. 357.  made against him) he was surprised 
x T. Walf. in ann. 1282. p. 9 n. 30.  upon Palm-Sunday in the Castle of Hawardyne (in Flintshire) by David Son to the Prince of Wales; who then, contrary 
y T. Wal●. in ann. 1282. p. 9 n. 30.  to his faith broke out into open hostility. Which being made known to the King, he soon marched 
z 〈…〉  thither with an Army: but in one of the Skirmishes he had there with the Welsh, Roger his Son, called Roger de Clifford junior, was unhappily slain 
a 〈…〉  upon Saint leonard's day, betwixt Snowdon and Anglesey, by inadvertently passing 
b Lel. Coll▪ Vol. 1. 679.  Newy Bridge over the River Conwey; upon whose death Isabella his Widow (Daughter and Coheir to Robert de Vipount) doing her Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 〈…〉 1. m. 22.  of her Lands; this Roge● his Father surviving him: who about four years afterwards; scil. in 14 Edw. 1. departed 
d Rot. Fin. 14 Edw. 1. m. 14.  this life; whereupon Command 
e Rot. Fin. 14 Edw. 1. m. 14.  was given to seize all his Goods and Chattels for certain debts, which he owed to the King; but with exception 
* Rot. Fin. 14 Edw. 1. m. 14.  from meddling with the Jewels of the Countess of Laurcetania his Wife.  
To whom succeeded 
f 〈…〉  Robert de Clifford 
〈…〉  his Grandson and Heir; viz. Son to Roger his Son, (so slain as hath been observed) being nine years of age in 11 Edw. 1. which Robert was Cousin 
g 〈…〉  and Heir to Ralph de Gaugy; and in 13 E. 1. paid 
h 〈…〉  an hundred pound for his relief.  
In Anno 1300. (22 Edw. 1.) he was one of the Peers in the Parliament then held at Lincoln, who subscribed that Letter to the Pope, whereby they declared King Edward's right to the superiority in Dominion of the Realm of Scotland, in which he is written 
* 〈…〉  Robertus de Clifford, Castellanus de Appelby. And in 24 E. 1. being 
i 〈…〉  in the Scotish Wars with King Edward, worthily shared in the Glory of that signal Victory, which the English then obtained at dunbar, upon Saturday next after the Feast of St. Mark.  
In the 25 of Ed. 1. upon the death of Richard Fitz-Iohn (a great Baron in Essex) this Robert de Clifford Son of Isabel the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Vipount, by Is●bel his Wife Sister and Coheir to Richard Fitz-Iohn, was found 
k 〈…〉  to be one of the Cousins and next heirs to the same Richard Fitz-Iohn.  
Moreover, after this (the same year) a little before Christmas, he was sent 
l 〈…〉  with an hundred men at Arms, and twenty thousand foot, from Carlisle, to plunder in Scotland: whence having made 
m 〈…〉  great spoil in Anandale, by burning of whole Towns, and much ●laughter; he returned 
n 〈…〉  on Christmas Eve, with store of Booty. And the same year was constituted 
* 〈…〉  Justice of all the King's Forests beyond Trent.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was made Governor 
o 〈…〉  of Nottingham Castle; and went 
p 〈…〉  again to the Wars in Scotland.  
And in 27 Edw. 1. being constituted 
r 〈…〉  the King's Lieutenant, and Captain-general in the Counties of Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Lancaster▪ as also throughout all Anandale, and the Marches of Scotland; was joined in Commission 
s 〈…〉  with the Bishop of Dur●am, and divers other great Lords, to con●ider of Garisoning the Castles in that Realm; as also for guarding of the Marches: And the same year, upon partition of the Lands of Richard Fitz-Iohn, had assigned 
t 〈…〉  unto him (in right of Isabel his Mother deceased) and to Idonea de Leyburne his Aunt, the Lordship of Multon, in Northamptonshire; the Hamlet of Cinteleberwe in Com. Buck. the Manor of Wyntreslawe in Com. Wilts. the Rent of ten pounds fifteen shillings, and nine pence, out of the Manors of Pot●ers-pirye in Com. Northampt. the Hamlet of Agmondesham in Com. Buck. excepting thirty four shillings and four pence yearly Rent, paid out of it to Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulves●er, and likewise 
u Claus. 27 ●. 1. m. 13.  the Manor of Cleydone in Com. Buck.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
* Rot. S●oc. 28. E. 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland, so also 
x Rot. Scoc. 32 Edw. 1. m 1.  in 32 and 
y Claus. 33 E. 1. in dorso▪ m. 22.  33 Ed. 1. and in 34 Edw. 1. in consideration of his many great Services, obtained a Grant 
z Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 18.  from the the King, of the Borough of Hertilpole; and of all the Lands of Robert de Brus Earl of Carrick, (then called an Enemy and Rebel) lying in the Bishopric of Durham, and belonging to the Manor of heart, formerly given 
a MS. in bibls. Bodl. inter co●. Digb. n. 170. f. 70. b.  to this Robert de Clifford for the like services.  
In the same year the King himself, marching 
b T. Wal● 〈◊〉 eodem an. Rot. Scoc. 34 Edw. ●. m. 3.  towards Scotland, with a great Army; sent 
c T. Wal● 〈◊〉 eodem an. Rot. Scoc. 34 Edw. ●. m. 3.  this Robert, with Aymer Earl of Pembroke, and some others, before him, against Robert de Brus, who then assumed the title of King of Scotland, in derogation of King Edward: and in farther remuneration of his services gave 
d 〈…〉  him the Lands of Christopher de Seyton, then attainted, which lay in Skelton and Alemby in Cumberland; as also 
e 〈…〉  all those Lands in Lambindy, which were of the inheritance of Erminia Mother of the same Christopher.  
In this 35 of Edw. 1. being 
f 〈…〉  again in Scotland, he came 
g 〈…〉  to the King, when he lay on his deathbed, at Burgh upon the Sands, in Cumberland; being one of the Lords than desired 
h 〈…〉  to take care, that Piers Gaveston might not any more return into England, to debauch Prince Edward.  
In 1 Ed. 2. he was again made Governor 
i 〈…〉  of Nottingham Castle; in which year, by a special Instrument 
k 〈…〉 , under his Seal, bearing date at Boulogne, the last day of january, he joined with that great Prelate Anthony then Bishop of Durham, the Earls of Lincoln, Warren, and Pembroke, the Lords Tibetot, Grace, and Botetourt, whereby they engaged themselves to support the honour and dignity of the King, with their Lives and Fortunes.  
In 2 Edw. 2 he was first constituted 
y 〈…〉  Warden of the Marches of Scotland towards Carlisle; and afterwards 
z 〈…〉  Captain-general and Governor of that whole Realm; with power 
a Ibid. m. 5.  to give protection to all those, who should submit to King Edward's Authority.  
In 3 Edw. 2. he had a Grant 
b 〈…〉  for Life of the Castle of Skypton in Cravene; performing the like services to the Crown as the Earls of Albemarle, formerly Lords thereof, used to do: As also 
c 〈…〉  of two hundred pounds per annum Lands, with the Knight's Fees and Advousons' of Churches belonging to that Castle: and that after his life an hundred pounds per annum of those Lands should remain to him and the Heirs of his Body lawfully beg●● 〈◊〉. And the next year following obtained anotta Grant 
d 〈…〉 , that his Heirs should enjoy so many 〈◊〉 ●ousons of those Churches, as according to a r●table proportion, did belong to the same hundred pounds per annum. But within the compass of that year, in exchange for certain Lands in Monmouth, the Valley of Monmouth, with the Town and Wood of Hodenake, he obtained 
e Pat. 4 E. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  the Inheritance of the Castle, Manor, Lands, Knights Fees, and Advousons' of Churches above expressed, as by the King's special Charter 
f Pat. 4 E. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  dated at Newcastle upon Tine, 7 Sept. 4 Edw. 2. appeareth.  
In the same year receiving Command 
g Rot. Scoc. 4▪ E. 2. m 4 & m. 15.  (amongst other the great men) to be at Rokesb●●●● in Scotland, well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots; together with Robert de Brus, attended 
h Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m 4▪ & m. 15.  with sixty men at Arms, he was there accordingly. And in 6 Edw. 2 was joined in Commission 
i 〈…〉  with the Earl of Hereford, and others, to continue a Treaty begun at Markyate, with Lodowick E. of Eureux, the Bishop of Poitou, and others, concerning matters of great importance touching the King himself, and some of the chief men in England; which Treaty was to be held 
k 〈…〉  at London, but none of the Commissioners, or any of their retinue, were to lodge within the City: And sat 
l 〈…〉  in all the Parliaments from 28 E. 1. till 7 Ed. 2. inclusive.  
This Robert was 
* 〈…〉  one of those potent men, who joined with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in putting Piers de Gaveston (that great favourite of King Edward) to death; for which transgression he had his pardon 
† 〈…〉  about this time.  
And in 7 E. 2. was 
m 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland; and there slain 
n 〈…〉  in that fatal Battle at Ban●ock-moore, near Stryvelyn, with many other gallant English men; but his body was sent 
o 〈…〉  to King Edward then at Barwick, to be buried as he should think fit; leaving 
p 〈…〉  Roger his Son, fifteen years of age: during whose minority the King granted 
q 〈…〉  the custody of the Castles of Skypton in Craven, Appelby, Bruham, and Pendragon; as also two parts of the Lands, and profits of the Shirifalty of Westmoreland, to Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, Henry de Percy, and Bartholomew de Badlesmere▪ and unto Maude his Widow, Aunt 
x 〈…〉  and one of the Heirs to Thomas, Son of Richard de Clare (Steward of the Forest of Essex) assigned 
s 〈…〉  the Manor of ●emedbury, in Comit. Heref. the Castle 
t 〈…〉  of Burgh upon Staynemore, the Lordships of Soureby, and Wynton; the third part of Temple Soureby; the third part of the Out-Wood of Whinefell (all in the County of Westmoreland) and the third part of the revenue of the Cornage of the same County; the Hamlets of Holme, Crokeris, Elsawe, and Skybden; and the moiety of the Hamlet of Syghilesdon; together 
* Ex MS. p●nès Daniel. Fleming de Ridale in Com. Westmorl. arm.  with the third part of certain Messages and Tenements in S●clton, in Com. Cumber. to hold in Dower. Which Maude was afterwards married 
u Claus. 17 ●. 2. m. 26.  to Robert de well, a great Baron in Lincolnshire.  
This last mentioned Roger 
Roger 3.  before he was full twenty one years of age; viz. in 13 Edw. 2. marched into Scotland, 
* Rot. Scoc● 13 ●. ●. m. 4.  in that Expedition than made thither: But after this, being 
x Lel Coll. Vol 1. 667.  drawn into the party of Thomas Earl of Lancaster; as also into 
y Lel Coll. Vol 1. 667.  that Consultation at Pontfract, where that Earl was advised to go to his own Castle at Dunstanburgh in Northumberland; and observing 
z Lel Coll. Vol 1. 667.  that he refused so to do, lest he should be suspected to hold intelligence with the Scots; he drew his Dagger and threatened 
a Lel Coll. Vol 1. 667.  to kill him with his own hands, if he would not go with them. Whereupon, thus forced, the Earl went 
b Ibid 668.  to his own and all their sorrows; for in his March at Borrowbri●●, receiving an utter overthrow 
c Ibid 669. T. Wal●. in ●5 E. ●. p. 94. n. 10.  by the King's forces, he was taken Prisoner 
d Ibid 669. T. Wal●. in ●5 E. ●. p. 94. n. 10. ; and with him amongst other, this our Roger de Clifford, who soon after suffered death 
e Ibid 669. T. Wal●. in ●5 E. ●. p. 94. n. 10.  for the same (with the Lord Mowbray) at York.  
After which the King granted 
f Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  two parts of his House in London called Cliffords-Inne (which by this his forfeiture came to the Crown) unto Robert de well beforementioned; to hold during pleasure: and bestowed 
g Pat. 17 E. 2● p. 1. m. 20.  his Lordship of Kings-Meburne in Westmoreland, and Grendon in Northumberland, upon Anthony de Lucy for term of life; and the Castle and Honour of Skypton, upon 
h Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m 1●.  Geffrey le Scrope.  
This Roger, who thus died, had been summoned 
i Ccaus. de ●●sdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 13 and 14 Edw. 2. To whom succeeded Robert de Clifford 
Robert 2.  his Brother and next Heir in Blood; who in 1 Edw. 3. upon the death of Maude his Mother, was 
k Es●. 1 E. 3. n. 83 Cumbr▪ & n. 57 E●●ex.  twenty two years of age; and then doing his Homage had Livery 
l Claus. 1 E 3. p. 2. m. 15.  of his Lands.  
And in 3 Edw. 3. obtained 
m Ex Autogr. in Castro de Skypton.  from Idonea his Great-Aunt (the other of the Coheirs to Robert de Vipount) by purchase and Exchange, all her right and title to her purparty in Westmoreland, she being then the Wife of john de Crumbwel, Which Idonea afterwards died without Issue, whereby likewise the right thereunto, by descent, divolved to him.  
In 4 Edw. 3. he procured the King's Charter 
n Cart. 4 E. 3● n. 56.  for a Market upon Thursday every week at his Manor of Burgh upon Staynemore in Westmoreland; and a Fair yearly to begin two days before the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, and to continue for the day and morrow after.  
In 7 Edw. 3. being in the Wars of Scotland, 
〈◊〉 Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3 m. ●.  in consideration 
p Ibid. m ●.  of his great expenses and losses, which he had before that time sustained in the King's service; Command 
q Ibid. m ●.  was sent to the King's Purveyor of Victual at Barwick upon tweed, to give him one Tunn of Wine, and six Quarters of Wheat out of the Stores there, for his better support in that employment.  
About this time Edward de Balliol King of Scotland, hunting 
* Ex scriptis apud Castr●m de Skypton.  in the Woods and Chases of this Robert, was entertained 
† Ex scriptis apud Castr●m de Skypton.  by him at his Castles of Applevy, and Brougham.  
In 8 Edw. 3. he was joined in Commission 
r Rot. Scoc. 8 Ed. 3. m. 9  with Ranulph de Dacre, in the Government of Carlisle, and wardenship of the Marches adjacent; with power to make choice of able men for the security of both: and the next year following was constituted 
s Rot. Scoc. 9 Edw. 3. m. 2●.  sole Warden of the Marches of um●erla●● and Westmoreland; as also Captain-General of all the forces of those Country's, for resisting the power of the Scots. In 14 Edw. 3. he gave 
* Ex Registr. de Haghmon penès Edw. Jones de Salop. arm.  the Moiety of the Hamlet of Winderton in Com. Warw. to the Canons of Haghmon in Shropshire.  
And in 15 Edw. 3. was 
u Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 8.  again in the Scotish Wars: but in 18 Edw. 3. upon the Thursday next after the Ascension of our Lord he departed 
* ●sc. 18 E. 3. n. 50.  this life, being then seized ᵖ of the moiety of the Manor of Schaldeford; the moiety of the Manor of Tarente-Russendon; and the moiety of the Hundred of Cnokesdyche, in Com. Dors. as also 
y ●sc. 18 E. 3. n. 50.  of the Manors of Brugge upon Weigh, Temedbury, and Severn-Stoke in Com. Heref. of the Castle and Manor of Skypton in ●ravene, and the Manor of Maltby, in Com. Ebor. of the Castles of Brouham, and Appelby, with divers other Lordships in Westmoreland; of the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Cumberland; and of the Manors of Heart▪ and Hertnesse in the Bishopric of Durham, Isabel his Widow, Daughter 
* Claus. 2 Edw. 3. m. 26. Pasc. R●c. Rot. 6 Glouc.  of Maurice Lord Berkeley (afterwards married 
z Pat. 44 E. 3. m. 6.  to Sir Thomas Musgrave, Knight,) then holding 
a ●sc 18 E. 3. ut supra.  a certain Mansion in the Parish of St. Dunstan in the West, in the Suburbs of London which after his death she demised 
b ●sc 18 E. 3. ut supra.  to the Apprentices of the Bench (by that name the Students of Law there, being then called) for the Rent of ten pounds per annum; leaving Robert his Son 
c ●sc 18 E. 3. ut supra.  and Heir thirteen years of age; 
Roger 3.  whose Wardship, with the Shiriffalty of Westmoreland were thereupon committed 
d Rot ●in. 19 E. 3. m. 26.  to Ralph de Nevil (a great Baron of that time) and two younger Sons, viz. 
e Esc. 18 E 3. n. 50.  Roger and Thomas, afterwards 
* Ex Autog. apud Skypton.  a Knight, and Grandfather 
† Ex Autog. apud Skypton.  to Richard Bishop of Wo●cester. Which Robert then took to Wife 
f Esc. 18 E. 3. n. 50.  Eufemia Daughter of the same Ralph (who afterwards became the Wife 
g Claus. 12 H 4. m. 9  of Sir Walter de H●s●arton Knight) but died 
h Claus. 31 Ed. 3. m. 16.  before he attained to his full age.  
Whereupon Roger 
Roger 4.  his Brother succeeded 
* Claus. 31 Ed. 3. m. 16.  him in the Inheritance; and in 25 Edw. 3. obtained a grant 
i 〈…〉  for a Market upon the Friday every week, and two Fairs yearly; one on the day of St. Mark the Evangelist, and morrow after; and the other on St. Luke's day, and the morrow after; at his Manor of Kirkby-Stephan, in Com. Westmorl. and upon the tenth of August 28 E. 3. made proof 
k 〈…〉  of his age: After which (viz. the next ensuing year) he was 
l 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne, with Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, whose Daughter Maude he had wedded.  
In 30 E. 3. he was 
n 〈…〉  one of those Northern Barons, who received command to repair to the marches of Scotland, for defence of those parts against the Scots; and in 31 Ed. 3. had Livery 
o Claus. 31 ●. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands. In 33 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Vas●●● 33 Edw. 3. m 17.  again in Gascoigne; so also 
q Rot. Franc. 34 Edw▪ 3. m. 12.  in 34. In 40 Edw. 3. he made 
r Ex vet. Cartulatio penès Car. 〈◊〉, arm. Cart 40 E. 3 m 4.  the Park at Skypton, and enclosed 
s Ex vet. Cartulatio penès Car. 〈◊〉, arm. Cart 40 E. 3 m 4.  there five hundred Acres of Land in Gre●●il, and Lysterfeld, together with Caider Woods.  
In 43 Edw. 3. was 
t Rot Franc. 43 Edw. 3. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into France. In 44 Edw. 3. was constituted 
u Rot. Scoc. 44 Edw. 3. m. 4.  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches of Scotland. So also 
* Rot. Scoc. 45 Edw. 3. m 2.  in 45. E. 3. And likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 46 Edw. 3. m. 1. & m. 4.  46 and 
y Rot. Scoc. 50 Edw. 3. m. 2.  50 Edw. 3. 
z Rot. Fin. 51 Edw. 3. m. 15.   
In 47. E. 3. he was 
* ●roissard, lib. 1, & ●. f▪ 190. ●.  again in the Wars of France with john Duke of Lancaster.  
And in 51 E. 3. was made Shiriff of Cumberland, and Governor of the Castle of Carlisle. So also 
a Rot. Fin. 1 Ric. 2.  in 1 Ric 2. being then also constituted 
b Rot. Scoc. 1 Ric. 2. m. 6.  one of the Wardens of the East and West Marches towards Scotland.  
In 3 Ric. 2. he was again made 
c Rot. Scoc. 3 Ric. 2. m. 4.  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches: So also in 
d Rot Scoc. 4 Ric. 2. m. 3.  4 R. 2. and 
e Rot. Scoc. 5 Ric. 2. m. 2.  5 R. 2. and likewise of the East-Marches, from the great Road leading to the Sea from Newcastle upon Tine (excepting the Towns and Castles of Alnewike, and We●kewor●h) as also Governor 
f Pat. 5 R. 1. p. a. m. 10.  of the Castle a● 〈◊〉.  
In 7 Ric. 2. he was again constituted 
g Rot. Scoc. 7 Ric. ●. m. 5.  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches.  
And in 8 Ric. 2. (being then a Baneret) was retained 
h Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Scottish Wars for forty days; as also again constituted 
i Rot. Scoc. 8 Ric. 2. m. 5. & m. 9  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches. Which Command he had 
* Rot. Scoc. 9 Ric. 2. m. 1.  likewise in 9 R. 2. Moreover he had summons 
k Claus. de iis●em ann. in Dorso.  to all the Parliaments from 31 E. 3. until 12 R. 2. inclusive; and upon the thirteenth of july 13 Ric. 2. departed 
l Esc. 13 Ric. 2. n. 14.  this life, being then seized 
m Esc. 13 Ric. 2. n. 14.  of the Manor of Brugge- Solers, in Comitat. Heref. of the Castle and Manor of Skypton in ●ravene; the Forest of Berden; the Chase of Holden; the Town of Sylesdon; with the Hamlets of Swarthowe and Brontweyt; the Town of Skybeden; the Manor of Malthy, and the Advowson of Bolton-Priory in Com. Ebor. Likewise of the Manors of Heart, and Hertilpole, with the Towns of Elwyke, Stranton, and Brerton, in Com Northumb. of the third part of the Manor of Skelton, with Alanby, parcel thereof in Comit. Cumbr. of the Castle and Manor of Appelby; the Castle of Burgh; the Manors of Langeton, and Wynton; the Castle of Pendragon, and Manor of Kyngs-Meburne; the Castle of Burgham, and Wood of Qwynfell; the Manors of Cabergh, Herteleye, Musgrave- Magna, Murtone, Mulgrave- Parva, Crosseby- Gerard, Souleby, Helbeck, Ascome, Warthe-Coope; the moiety of the Manor of Wateby; the Manors of Overtone, and Sandford, Helton- Bacon, Askeby-Wyenderwayth, Askeby- Cotesford, Askeby- parva, Crossby- Rundewyth, Naceby, Smerdale, Heppe, Bampton- Patrick, Bampton- Candale, Helton- Fletham, Clifeton; the third part of the Manor of Burgham; the Manors of Duston, Brampton, Bolton, Yanewithe, ●nokalsock, Clibburne- Talboys, Colbye, Hoffe, Ormeshed, New-Bigging, Milneburne, Kirkeby- Thore, Crakanthorpe, Louther, Meburne, Clibburne- Herny, Burton, Merton, and Querton, with the Office of Shriffalty of Westmoreland; leaving Thomas his 
* Ibid.  Son and Heir than 
† Ibid.  twenty six years of age: And two Daughters; viz. Marry, married 
n 〈…〉  to Sir Philip Wentworth of Wentworth- Woodhouse, in Com. Ebor. Knight, and Margaret to 
o 〈…〉  Sir john Melton, Knight.  
Contemporary with this last mentioned Roger was john de Clifford (his Brother as I Guess) who in 33 Edw. 3. 
p 〈…〉  was in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: And in 44 Ed 3. again in the Wars of France, and of the retinue of Sir Robert Knolles, Knight, being then called 
r 〈…〉  john de Clifford de Ewyas.  
In 51 Edw. 3. upon 
s 〈…〉  testimony of divers of the English Peers in Parliament, of the singular valour of this john then a Knight; and of his special services in the Wars of France; the King, at the instance 
t 〈…〉  of those Peers, and of the whole Commons of England, then assembled in Parliament, pardoned 
u 〈…〉  him the murder of john de Coupland.  
About this time there was likewise another Knight of this Family called Sir Thomas de Clifford (a younger Brother as I think, of this last mentioned john) which Sir Thomas in 43 E. 3. was 
* 〈…〉  of the retinue of William de Windsor in the Wars of Ireland. And in 3 R. 2. was 
x 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Britanny, being of the retinue with Thomas de Percy. In 7 Ric. 2. this Sir Thomas was retained 
y 〈…〉  to serve the King in his Wars in the Marches of Scotland, having divers of the King's Tenants at Pe●reth in Cumberland, under his Command in that service: and did by Indenture 
a 〈…〉  covenant with Sir john Lowther of Louther in Com. Westmorl▪ Knight, touching the Government of Thomas Clifford his Son and Heir, and his men, as well in War as Peace.  
¶ But I return to Thomas, Son and Heir to the beforementioned Roger.  
This Thomas was before his Father's death, much exercised in military affairs; for in 8 R. 2. being then 
b 〈…〉  a Knight of the King's Chamber, he was constituted 
c 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle of Carlisle, for life; and in 9 Ric. 2. joined 
d Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 22.  with Ralph, Son to the Lord Nevil in the custody of the same Castle and City.  
In 10 Ric. 2 he obtained 
e Rot. Scoc. 10 R. 2. m 5.  leave of the King to practise himself in all feats of Arms, as well on foot as on Horseback, in any place within the Marches of Scotland, betwixt the twenty eighth of january and Easter following. And having so done, he challenged 
f Rot. Fran. 10 Ric. 2. m. 26.  a famous Knight of France, called Sire Bursigande (the eldest Son of the Sire de Bursigande) to try his skill in sundry feats of Arms, particularly expressed in a Letter sent to him under his Seal. Moreover, having obtained 
g Rot. Fran. 10 Ric. 2. m. 26.  leave to perform his devoir therein, he procured 
h Rot. Fran. 10 Ric. 2. m. 26.  the King to send an Herald called Northampton into France, for transacting of that affair: and in May following went 
i Pat. 11 Ric 2. p 2. m. 11.  first to Calais, and thence farther 
k Pat. 11 Ric 2. p 2. m. 11. , to manifest his skill and Valour in those Tournaments, and other feats of Arms, whereunto he had challenged Sire Bursigande.  
But this Thomas being in favour 
l T. Wal●. in eodem an. p. 365. n. 10.  with King Richard, was (amongst others) in 12 R. 2. through the prevalency of Thomas Duke of Gloucester, and other great men, expelled 
m T. Wal●. in eodem an. p. 365. n. 10.  the Court. Howbeit, in 13 Ric. 2. doing his Homage he had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 13 R 2. m. 22.  of his Lands; and in that year, having received 
o Rot. Franc. ●3 R. 2. m. 4.  a Challenge from the French, to exercise certain feats of Arms, was prohibited 
p Ibid.  by the King to do aught therein, without the special leave of Henry Earl of Northumberland.  
This Gallant man had Summons 
q 〈…〉  to the several Parliaments held in 13, 14, and 15 R. 2. but died 
r ●●c. 15 R. a p. 1. n 17 Northumberl.  in the flower of his youth; viz. 18 Aug. 15 Ric. 2. leaving issue 
s ●●c. 15 R. a p. 1. n 17 Northumberl.  by Elizabeth the Daughter 
* Ex Autogr. apud Skypton.  of Thomas Lord Rosse of Hamlake, john his Son and Heir, then scarce three years of age; as also a Daughter called Maude, who became the second Wife 
t Lib cedul. 25 Hen 6. p 587 Esc 25 H. 6. n. 21.  to Richard Earl of Cambridge, and afterwards of john Nevil Lord Latimer.  
This last mentioned Thomas had two younger Brothers; viz. Sir William Clifford Knight, who in 5 Hen. 4. was Governor 
u Th● Wal●. in ann. 1404. p. 412 n. ●0.  of the Town of Berwick upon tweed, and married 
* Pat 9 H. 4. p. 2 m. 16. ●laus. 10 H 4. m. 9  Anne one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Thomas Lord Bardolfe, in whose right he had 
x Pat 9 H. 4. p. 2. m. 16. Claus. 10 H 4. m. 9  the Manor of Byrling in Su●sex, and divers other Lands, part of the possessions of the same Lord Bardolf. Which Sir William died 
y Rot Fin. 2 H. 6. m 10.  in 6 Hen. 5. without issue, leaving john Lord Clifford his Cousin and Heir; Anne his Widow surviving, who became the Wife 
z Lib. cedul. p. 220. Linc.  of Sir Reginald Cobham, Knight. The other was Sir Lewes Clifford, Knight; whose memory is not a little famous, in two respects: First, for that he was 
a T. Wal●. in anno 1402.  one of the Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter: and secondly, that, having been seduced 
b T. Wal●. in anno 1402.  by those hotheaded Zealots of that time, called Lollards (amongst which, he was ᵈ 
T. Wal●. in anno 1402.  one of the chief:) and being at length sensible of his error; he discovered 
d T. Wal●. in anno 1402.  their Schismatical Tenets to the Archbishop of Canterbury, to the end 
e T. Wal●. in anno 1402.  it might appear, that he had sided with them, not out of Malice, but Ignorance, and the simplicity of his Heart. Of which he did cordially repent, as may seem by those remarkable expressions which he used, in his last Will and Testament 
f March. qu. 7. in Curia Pr●rog. ▪ a transcript whereof, I have thought fit here to Exhibit.  
IN Nomine Patris & Filii & Spiritus Sancti, Amen. The sevententhe day of September, 
(5 Hen. 4.)  the year of our Lord jesus Christ, a thousand four hundred and four, I Lowies Clyfforth falls and Traitor to my Lord God, and to all the blessed company of Hevene, and unworthi to be cleped a Cristen man, make and ordain my Testament, and my last Will, in this manere. At the beginning I most unworthi and Goodis Traitor, recommend my wretched and synfule Soul holy to the Grace and to the great mercy of the blessed trinity; and my wretched carrion to be buried in the ferthest corner of the Chirchezerd, in which Pariche my wretched Soul departeth fro● my Body, And I prey and charge my Survivors and mine Executors, as they woollen answer tofore God, and as all mine hole trust in this matere is in him; that on my stinking carrion be neither layed Cloth of Gold, ne of Silk: but a black Cloth, and a Caper at mine head, and another at my feet, we Stone, ne other thing, whereby any man may wit where my stinking Careyne liggeth. And to that Chirche do mine Executors all thingis, whi●h owen duly in such case to be done, without eny more cost saaf to poor men. And also I pray my Survivors and mine Executors, that eny debt that eny man can axe me, by true title, that hit be paid. And if eny man can truly say, that I have do him eny harm, in body or in good, that ye make largely his gree, whiles the goods will strecche. And I will also that none of mine Executors meddle, or minister eny thing of my goods withoutyn avyse and consent of my Survivors, or sum of him.  
Now first I bequeatheth to Sire Phylype la Vache, Knight, my Mass-book, and my Porhoos; and my Book of Tribulation to my Daughter his Wyf.  
Et quicquid residuum fuerit omnium & singulorum bonorum & catalorum, superius seu inferius legatorum, do integrè & lego Philippo la Vache, Johanni Cheynee, & Thomae Clanvow militibus libere sibi possidendum; ac pro libito voluntatis suae, tanquam de bonis & catallis suis propriis inde disponendum, & faciendum, Absque contradictione, calumpnia, seu perturbation● cujuscunque, pro me, vel nomine meo aliqualiter inde faciendum. Hujus autem Testamenti, ultimae Voluntatis meae, facio, ordino, & constituo Executores bonorum meorum, & Administratores, Johannem Andrew, Johannem Carleton, Walterum Gaytone, & Thomam Barbowe: & ipsi Deum prae oculis habentes, omnia singula praemissa faciant & fideliter perimpleant, & exequantur, ad honorem Dei, & utilitatem populi sui secundum dispositionem & concilium atque assensum Supervisorum meorum; viz. Philippi la Vache, Johannis Cheyne, & Thomae Clanvow militum, vel alicujus eorum. In cujus rei Testimonium huic praesenti Testamento, & ultimae Voluntati meae Sigillum meum apposui. Dat. etc. die & anno supradictis.  
Probat. 5 Dec. 1404. (6 H. 4.)   

From which Sir Lewes Clifford, the Cliffords of Kent, Wilteshire, and Devonshire are lineally descended 
g 〈…〉 : And, amongst those of Devon. (as the Descent showeth) Sir Thomas Clifford Knight, who for his singular merits; having been first controller, than Treasurer of the Household to his Majesty, King Charles the second; was next advanced to the title and dignity of Lord Clifford of Chudley; and soon after to the Office of Lord high Treasurer of England.  
But I return to john, Son and Heir to Thomas Lord Clifford, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Lord R●ss of Hamlake. This john making proof 
h 〈…〉  of his age, in 12 Hen. 4. had then livery 
i 〈…〉  of his Lands: and in 3 H. 5. was 
c Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 12.  in that expedition then made into France.  
In 4 Hen. 5. he was by indenture retained 
d Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Navy at Sea, towards the North, for the safeguard of those parts; with two hundred men at Arms (himself with four Knights accounted part of the number) and four hundred Archers; and to have four shillings per diem for himself, and two shillings a piece for his Knights.  
About 
* Ex MS. penès praef. Dan. ●leming, ar.  this time Ralph Nevil, the first Earl of Westmoreland, holding a great Tournament at Carlisle; this Lord Clifford and six other English, jousted with as many Scots; viz. himself with Sir William Douglas of Drumlanrike, Knight; Sir William Harington, with Sir David Mynges, Knight; Sir Ralph Greystoke with William Edmundson, Esquire● Sir Christopher Curwen of Workington, with ... Halyburton (whom he hurt in the Neck) and Sir john Lancaster of Holgell Castle and Ridale (one of whose Daughters and Coheirs was married to Sir Thomas le Fleming of Coningstone, in Com. Lanc. Knight; of whom the Flemings of Ridale, are descended) with Sir john Singeler Knight: in which Exercise the English had the prize.  
In 6 Hen. 5. he was again 
e Rot. Franc. 6 H. 5. m. 5.  employed in the Wars of France; and in 9 Hen. 5. attended 
f Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m. 9  the King in person thither.  
And was summoned 
g Claus. de iisdem anno in dorso.  to the several Parliaments from 13 Hen. 4. till 8. Hen. 5. inclusive.  
In 9 H. 5. 3 Maii, he was instituted 
* Glover's Catalogue of Knights of the Garter.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. But upon the 13 of March 10 Hen. 5. he departed 
h Lib. cedul. p. 292. West. mo●l.  this life, being slain 
i Ex vet. MS. in Castro de Skypton.  at the Siege of Meaux in France, leaving issue by 
k Esc. 15 H. 6. n. 55. Ebor.  Elizabeth his Wife Daughter 
l Ex Autogr. in Castro de Skypton.  to Henry Percy, commonly called Hotspur, Son and Heir to Henry Earl of Northumberland, Thomas his Son and Heir, born 
* Esc. 10 H. ● n 27 Wigo●.  on Monday next after the feast of the Assumption of the blessed Virgin in 2 Hen. 5. being at the time of his Father's death 
† Esc. 10 H. ● n 27 Wigo●.  seven years of age and forty three weeks. Which Thomas in 13 H. 6. there being then 
m Rot Scoc. 13 H. 6. m. 1.  great apprehensions that the Scots would lay siege to Barwick, and other strong holds in the Marches of Scotland, was joined in Commission 
n Rot Scoc. 13 H. 6. m. 1.  with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, to arm and array all Knights, Esquires and Yeomen in the Counties of York, Nottingham, Derby, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland, as also to march with them for the safeguard of those parts, And in 14 Hen. 6. making proof 
o Claus. 14▪ H. 6. m. 14. Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 6. m. 28.  of his age, had Livery 
p Claus. 14▪ H. 6. m. 14. Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 6. m. 28.  of his Lands. In 24 Hen. 6. he gave * to the Friars Carmelites at Appelby (at the request of the Countess of Cambridge, his Aunt) timber for the repairing and building of their House, to be taken out of his Forest of Whynefell.  
In 29 Hen. 6. he was also joined in commission 
q Rot. Sco●. 29 H. 6. m. ●.  with Robert Bishop of Durham, Richard Earl of Salisbury, and others to treat with the Ambassadors of james King of Scotland, for a Truce betwixt both Kingdoms: So also 
r Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. 1.  with other Commissioners in 30 Hen. 6. And had summons 
s Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to the several Parliaments from 15 to 31 Henr. 6. inclusive: But in 33 Hen. 6. having the hard fate to be slain 
t 〈…〉  (on the King's part) upon the 22 of May, in the Battle of St. Alban, was there buried 
u 〈…〉  in the Abby-Church; leaving issue 
* 〈…〉  by joan 
joan 2.  
x 〈…〉  his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillesland, four Sons; viz. john his Son and Heir than 
y Esc. 33 H. 6▪ ut supra.  twenty years of age; Sir Roger Clifford Knight, who married ... one of the Sisters and Coheirs to ... Courtney of ... in Com. Devon. Sir Thomas Clifford Knight, a person of great esteem with King Henry the eighth, and by him much employed in divers affairs of State; and Robert who married Anne Daughter of ... Berkley, Widow of ... jocelyne Alderman of London: Which Robert was deep in that business of Perkin Warbeck▪ in the time of King Henry the seventh. He had also five Daughters; viz. Elizabeth, first married to Robert eldest Son to Sir William Plumpton of Plumpton, in Com. Ebor. Knight; and afterwards to William Brother of the same Robert; Maude first married to Sir Thomas Harington of Aldingham in Com. Lanc. Knight, afterwards to Sir Edward Dudley Knight; Anne, married to Sir Richard Tempest of ... in Comit. Northumb. Knight, afterwards to Sir Richard Conyers Knight; joan, to Sir Simon Musgrave of Harcla Castle, in Com. Westmorl. Knight; and Margaret to Sir Robert Car of ... in Comit. Linc. Knight.  
Which john making proof 
u 〈…〉  of his age the next year following, had Livery 
x 〈…〉  of his Lands; and in 38 Hen. 6. was made 
y 〈…〉  Commissary-General of the Marches towards Scotland: In which year, upon 
z 〈…〉  the Rebellion of Richard Earl of Salisbury, he had the custody 
a 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Pe●reth, in Comit. Cumbr. as also the stewardship there, committed to his charge; and was that year summoned to Parliament.  
In 39 Hen. 6. being in the Battle of Wakefield on the King's part (who then had the Victory) he is reported 
c 〈◊〉. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 45.  to have made so great a slaughter with his own hands, that he was thenceforth called the Butcher. And standing ever firm to the Lancastrian interest, in those bloody Wars betwixt that and the House of York, was at length slain 
d 〈…〉  upon Palm-Sunday at Touton-Field in Yorkshire, 1 Edw. 4. and attainted 
e 〈…〉  in Parliament the fourth of November following; leaving issue by Margaret his Wife Daughter 
f E● ipso Autogr. penès praenob. An●am, Comi●issam Pembr.  and Heir to Henry Bromeflete Lord Vesci, Henry 
Henry.  
g 〈…〉  his Son and Heir; Richard who died 
h 〈…〉  in the Netherlands without issue; and Elizabeth a Daughter married 
i 〈…〉  to Robert Son and Heir to Sir john Ask●, Knight.  
Which Margaret brought the title of Lord Vesci to this noble Family; and surviving him married 
k Ibid.  to Sir Lancelot Threlkeld of Threlkeld, in Com. Cumb. Knight.  
Of this Henry, Son and Heir to the last mentioned Thomas, before I come to his memorable actions, it will not (I presume) be thought impertinent, to give a brief account of the preservation he had from his childhod, until the time (by God's providence) he came quietly to enjoy all his Lands and Honours.  
There is nothing more certain, then that the eager pursuit of worldy wealth and power, hath often transported multitudes of men to the most bold and desperate adventures imaginable; and that those ambitious aims have not seldom occasioned bloody Wars, with merciless slaughter, and dreadful ruin to many: whereof, though examples in all Nations have been numerous, I shall here only take notice of that in the Houses of York, and Lancaster; which continuing for some ages, produced much misery and destruction to divers great and noble families; wherein this of Clifford shared deeply; john the Grandfather of this our Henry having been slain in the Battle of St. Alban, and Thomas his Father in that of Touton (as is already observed) as stout assertors of the Lancastrian interest: So that it cannot be doubted, but that the House of York at length potently prevailing, had cause enough to be jealous of those whose Ancestors blood had been spilt in the adverse quarrel; and not to be slack in their extirpation, before they could be ripe for any considerable attempt; which happened here (as with many other) to be the case of this Henry, then but seven years of age, as also of Richard his younger Brother.  
Concerning whom (after that fatal day at Towton, where his Father was slain) there being strict enquiry made by the then prevailing party, 
Ex MS. penè● praef. Annam▪ Comitissam Pembro●●●●.  and their sorrowful Mother examined about them; she said, that she had given direction to convey them beyond Sea, to be bred up there; and that being thither sent, she was ignorant, whether they were living or not, part of which answer was true: for she had really sent the younger of them into the Netherlands, who died there not long after: but the elder (viz. Henry) she placed at Lonsborow in Yorkshire (where she herself then lived) with a Shepherd who had married one of her inferior servants (an attendant on his Nurse) where, though he was brought up in no better a condition then the Shepherds own Children; yet as he grew to discretion, he cheerfully submitted thereto as the only expedient for preservation of his life; supporting himself with hopes of better days in time.  
But no sooner did the death of his Grandfather the Lord Visei happen, (viz. about 8 Edw. 4.) then that rumours were brought to the Court, that the young Lord Clifford was alive. Which being made known to his Mother; she, by the help of her second Husband (Sir Lancelot Threlkeld) conveyed the honest Shepherd, with his Wife and Family into Cumberland (a mountainous Country) where he took a Farm towards the Scottish Borders; and sometimes at Chrelkeld, and at other places on those Borders privately visited this her beloved Child.  
In which obscure condition, he continued until the beginning of King Henry the sevenths' reign, being then no less than thirty one years of age; and so meanly bred, as that he was not taught to Read; his Estate all the while being possessed by his Enemies; viz. his Castle and Barony of Skipton by Sir William Stanley (afterwards Lord Chamberlain to King Henry the seventh) and his Barony of Westmoreland by Richard Duke of Gloucester, brother to the King.  
But being then, viz. in 1 H. 7 (as all others were who had suffered in that quarrel) restored 
l Rot Parl. 1 H●● 7.  to his Lands and Honours; he only learned to write his name: and having first repaired his Castles, which he found in a ruinous condition; he afterwards became a great builder, especially at Barden-Tower in Yorkshire; where for the most part he made his residence, by reason of its vicinity to the Priory of Bolton; to the end he might, have opportunity to converse with some of the Canons of that house (as it is said) who were well versed in Astronomy; unto which study having a singular affection (perhaps in regard of his solitary Shepherd's life, which gave him time for Contemplation) he fitted himself with divers Instruments for use therein.  
As to what is farther memorable of him, all that I have seen, is, that in 1 Hen. 7. being restored to his Lands and Honours (as hath been observed) he had summons 
m Ex Rot. de summonic. in Officio 〈◊〉 Pet●●bagg.  to the Parliament then held; and likewise, to all the succeeding Parliaments of that King's Reign, and of King Henry the Eighth, till he died. Likewise, that in 11 Hen. 7. he had a command 
c 〈…〉  in that Army, under the conduct of Thomas, Earl of Surrey, raised 
d 〈…〉  for to march against james the Fourth, King of Scotland, who having then invaded England, lay 
e 〈…〉  before Norham Castle: Which Army, afterwards (upon the Scots flight from Norham) marched into Scotland; but for want of victual made little 
f 〈…〉  stay there.  
In 5 Hen. 8. he was 
g Godw. Annals, p. 20.  one of the principal Commanders in that Army, which gave Battle to the Scots at Floddon, upon their next invasion; where the English obtained a glorious victory, the King of Scots being there slain.  
He first took to Wife 
h Ex Praef. MS penès Comiti●●. Pembr.  Anne, Daughter of Sir john S. john of Bletso in Com. Bedf. Knight, (Cousin German by the half-blood to King Henry the Seventh) by whom he had issue 
i Ex Praef. MS penès Comiti●●. Pembr.  three Sons, viz. Henry, his Son and Heir; Sir Thomas Clifford Knight, who married Lucy, Daughter of Sir Anthony Brown Knight, and Edward. As also 
k Ex Praef. MS penès Comiti●●. Pembr.  three Daughters, viz. Mabell married to William Fitz-Williams, Earl of Southampton; joan, to Sir Ralph Bowes Knight; Anne, to Sir Robert Metcalf Knight; and Eleanor to Sir Ninian Markenfield Knight.  
And to his second Wife 
l Ibid. , Florence, Daughter of ... Pudsey of ... in Com. Ebor. Esquire, (
* Ex Registro Archiep. Ebor. 7 H. 7.  Widow of Thomas Talbot of Houghton in Craven) by whom he had issue 
m Ibid. , Dorothy married to Sir Hugh Lowther of Lowther in Com. Westmorl. Knight. Which Florence surviving him, afterwards became the Wife 
n Ibid.  of the Lord Richard Grey, a younger Son of Thomas, Marquess of Dorset.  
This Henry, by his last Will and Testament 
o Ex Autogr. penès Praef. Comissam. , bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of Shap in Comitat. Westmorl. or Bolton in Craven in Com. Ebor. and departed 
p 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  this life 23 April, An. 1523. (15 Hen. 8.) being then about seventy years of age; leaving issue 
q 〈◊〉 Praef. MS. , Henry, 
Henr. Co. Cumbr.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age, and upwards; who had the same year Livery 
r Ibid.  of all his Father's Lands: And, though in his youth he is said 
s Ibid.  to have been profuse and undutiful, yet in time he was well reclaimed 
t Ibid. ; and, within little more than two years following (scil. 18 june, An. 1525. 17 Hen. 8.) was 
u Trin. Rec. 17 H. 8. Rot. ●.  advanced to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Cumberland at the King's Royal Palace in London, called Bridewell.  
In 22 Henr. 8. he was 
x Herb. Hist. of H. ●. p. 306.  one of the Lords then sitting in Parliament, who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they importuned him to ratify King Henry's Divorce from Queen Catherine, his first Wife; urging the opinion of divers Universities, and many Learned Men, as to the illegality of that Marriage: And withal intimating, in case of his refusal, that recourse would be had unto other ways of remedy.  
In An. 1532. (24 Hen. 8.) he was made 
y Ex Praef. MS.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and in the twenty sixth of that King's Reign, constituted 
z Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 2.  Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland; as also Governor 
a Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Town and Castle of Car●●sle▪ and Precedent 
b Ex Praef MS.  of the King's Council in the North.  
In 28 Hen. S. when Ask, and his fellow Rebels were up in Yorkshire, and required him to join with them, he 
c 〈…〉  (being then in his Castle at Skipton) not only refused them; but by his Letters assured the King, that though five hundred Gentlemen retained at his cost, had forsaken him, he would yet continue his true Subject, and defend his Castle (in which he had Ordnance) against them all.  
In 33 Hen. 8. (the Monasteries being then totally dissolved) he acquired 
d Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 6.  the scite of the Priory of Boston in Craven, with all the Lands thereto belonging, lying in the Parish of Skipton; together with the Manors of Storthes, Haslewood, Wigton, Bra●don, Emesie, Estby, Canondley, Ro●●don, and Yeddon; all in the County of York, and to that dissolved Priory likewise belonging. And, at the same time obtained 
e Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 6.  the Manor of Bramhope, which did belong to the Hospital of S. leonard's in York; as also the Manor of Woodhouse, belonging to the dissolved Priory of Marton, in that County. And in 34 H. 8. was 
f Herb. H●●. of H. 8. p. 483.  one of the principal Commanders in the King's Army, which then invaded Scotland, and burned divers Villages there.  
This Earl Henry had 
i 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  two Wives, first Margaret, Daughter of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury; who died soon after that her marriage, without issue, and lieth buried at Skipton; secondly, 
k 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  Margaret, Daughter of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland. By which Margaret, he had issue 
l 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  two Sons, viz. Henry Lord Clifford, and Sir Ingeram Clifford Knight, who married 
m 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  Anne, the Daughter and sole Heir of Sir Henry Ratcliff Knight, by whom he had a fair Inheritance; but dying 
n 〈◊〉 Praef. MS.  issueless, left his Nephew George, Earl of Cumberland, his Heir.  
He had also issue 
o Ibid.  by the said Margaret, four Daughters, viz. Catherine first married 
p Ibid.  to john Lord Scroop, of Bolton, and afterwards to Sir Richard Cholmley of Roxby and Whitby in Com. Ebor. Knight; Maud to 
q Ibid.  john Lord Coniers of Hornby Castle in Com. Ebor. Elizabeth to 
r Ibid.  Sir Christopher Metcalf Knight; and Ian● to 
s Ibid.  Sir john Huddlestone of Millum Castle in Com. Cumbr. Knight.  
By his last Will and Testament 
t Ex ipso A●togr penès Praef Com●●●●am.  he appointed, That three hundred marks should be bestowed on his Funeral; to his Daughter Elizabeth, he thereby gave a thousand pounds, if she should marry an Earl, or an Earls Son; if a Baron a thousand marks; and if a Knight, eight hundred marks: And departing 
u Ex Praef. MS.  this life upon the two and twentieth of April, 34 Hen. 8. was buried 
x Ex Praef. MS.  in the Chancel of the Parish Church at Appleby in Com. Westmorl. (Others say, that he lies Interred at Skipton in the Vault with his Ancestors.) Henry his Son and Heir, being 
y Ex Praef. MS. , at that time, twenty five years of age.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  succeeding him in all his Honours, by a special Deed 
z Ex A●togr. penès Praef. Comi●●ssam Pembr.  of Entail, bearing date 8 jan. 1 & 2 Phil. & Ma. settled the greatest part of his Lands, for default of issue of George, his Son and Heir (afterwards Earl) upon Sir Ingeram Clifford his Brother, and the issue of his Body; and for default thereof on Thomas Clifford, late of Bolton in Com. Ebor. Esquire, another Brother; with Remainder to Thomas Clifford, late of Asperton, Esquire, Cousin to him the said Earl; the Remainder to George, Brother of the said Thomas, etc. The Remainder to William Clifford of London, etc. And for default of issue, by him the said Willi●●, to Henry Clifford of Borscombe in Com. Wilts, etc. had 
a Ex Praef. MS.  two Wives: First, Eleanor, Daughter and Coheir to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, by Mary, Queen of France; Second Daughter to King Henry the Seventh, by whom he had issue 
b Ex Praef. MS.  Margaret, married to Henry Stanley, than Lord Strange, but afterwards Earl of Derby; as also 
c Ex Praef. MS.  two Sons, viz. Henry and Charles, who died young.  
His second Wife 
d Ibid.  was Anne, Daughter to William Lord Dacres of Gillesland; by whom he had issue 
e Ibid.  George and Francis; and three 
f Ibid.  Daughters, viz. Frances, married to Philip Lord Wharton; Eleanor, and Mary; who both died young.  
This last mentioned Henry, upon that Insurrection of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, in An. 12 Eliz. joined 
g Annal. Eliz. per Camd. p. 169▪  with the Lord Scroop in fortifying of C●rlisle against them. And by his Testament 
h E● ipso Autogr. penès Praef. Comitissam Pembr.  gave to Frances his Daughter two thousand pounds, if she should marry an Earl, or an Earls Son and Heir; two thousand marks if a Baron, and eight hundred if a Knight: And departing this life 8 jan. An. 1569. (12 Eliz.) at Brougham Castle in Westmoreland, was buried at Skipton.  
To whom succeeded George 
George.  
i Ex Pr●f. MS.  his Son and Heir, at that time somewhat above the age 
k Ex Pr●f. MS.  of eleven years, and residing at 
l Ex Pr●f. MS.  Battaii in Sussex, with the Viscount Montague, who had married his Mother's Sister. Being thus in minority, his Wardship was granted 
m Ex Pr●f. MS.  by Queen Elizabeth to Francis Russell, the second Earl of Bedford of that Family: And being, for his better education sent to the University of Cambridge, had Dr. john Whitgift (afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury) for his Tutor 
n Ibid. , his chiefest delight 
o Ibid.  being in the study of the Mathematics; which afterwards inclined him much unto Sea-Voyages and Navigation: whereby, and with building of Ships, Hors-racing, Tilting, and the like expensive exercises, it was observed, that he wasted 
p Ibid.  more of his estate then any one of his Ancestors. And in An. 1586. (29 Eliz.) he was 
q Annal. Eliz. per Camd. p. 453.  one of the Peers that ●ate in Judgement upon Mary, Queen of Scotland, at ●odringhay.  
His first voyage 
r Ex Praef. MS.  was to Sl●●yse in ... An. 1587. to assist Sir Roger Williams against the Duke of Parma. His second 
s Ex Praef. MS.  in An. 1588. when the Spanish Navy threatened an Invasion here, wherein he did great service. His third to 
t Ex Praef. MS.  the Isles of Tercera and Azores, where he took 
u 〈…〉  the Fort of Fyal●a, and received a dangerous wound. His fourth 
x 〈…〉 , to the Coasts of Spain; and his last to S. john de Por●atica, where he won 
y 〈…〉  the Town, with great honour, and returned safe into England about the beginning of October, An. 1598.  
He was elected 
z 〈…〉  Knight of the Garter, in An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) In 43 Eliz. he was 
a 〈…〉  in Arms in the City of London, upon the Insurrection of Robert, Earl of Essex, for his apprehension.  
And having married Margaret, third Daughter to Francis, Earl of Bedford, before mentioned, by her had issue 
b Ibid.  two Sons, Francis Lord Clifford, who dying young, was buried 
c Ibid.  in the Vault at Skipton; and Robert, also Lord Clifford, who likewise died 
d Ibid.  young, and was buried 
e Ibid.  at heneys in Buckinghamshire, in the Vault with his Mother's Ancestors. Moreover he had issue 
f Ibid.  by the said Margaret, one only Daughter and Heir, called Ann●.  
By his last Will and Testament 
g Toby ●. 〈◊〉 fol. 109. , bearing date 19 Octob. An. 1605. (3 jac.) seeing his two Sons thus deceased in his life time, and no issue to survive him, but the Lady Anne before specified; he gave all his Leases, Goods, and Chattles, unto Robert, then Earl of Salisbury, Edward Lord Wotton, and others, for payment of his Debts; and raising the sum of fifteen thousand pounds as a Portion for that his Daughter: And all his Castles, Manors, and Lands to Sir Francis Clifford Knight, his Brother, and to the Heirs-male of his Body: Provided, That if he the said Sir Francis should die without Heirmale, so that those Castles, Manors, etc. should come to his Daughter; that then the sum of four thousand pounds should be paid to Ma●●aret and Frances, Daughters to his said Brother Sir Francis Clifford.  
And departing 
h Ex Praef. MS.  this life at the Savoy● in the Suburbs of London, upon the thirtieth day of the ●ame Month of October, was honourably buried 
i Ex Praef. MS.  in the Vault at Skipton in ●raven with his Ancestors, upon the thirtieth of March following; leaving the same Lady Anne, his sole Daughter and Heir surviving; and then about the age 
k Ex Praef. MS.  of fifteen years and nine Months: Margaret his Wife being deceased 
l Ex Praef. MS.  long before, viz. 24 May, An. 1616. and buried 
m Ex Praef. MS.  at Appleby.  
Which Lady Margaret by her last Will and Testament 
n Toby p. ●. f. 353. p. 5. , bearing date the twenty seventh of April, next preceding her death, appointed, That, if she did depart▪ this life in Westmoreland, her Body should be interred in the Parish Church, where her dear Brother Francis Lord Russell lay: And farther Willed, That to the Almshouses which she had taken order to be perfected, a Capital Message, and Lands lying in Harwood and Stoc●●on, should be purchased for the endowment thereof. After which, within a short time, viz. Upon the four and twentieth of May, than next ensuing, she departed this life, and was buried at 〈◊〉; where there is now a noble Monument erected to her memory by her Daughter, the Countess Dowager of 〈◊〉.  
To the last Earl, George succeeded 
o Ex Praef▪ MS.  in that Dignity (by virtue of the Entail thereof, upon the first Creation of their Grandfather, which was to the Heirs-male of his Body) Francis 
Francis.  his Brother; who took to Wife 
p Ibid.  Grisold, Daughter of Thomas Hughes of Uxbridge in Com. Middles. Esquire, Widow of Edward Nevil Lord Bergavenny, commonly called The Deaf. Which Grisold died 
q Ibid.  at Lonsborough in Com. Ebor. 16. june, An. 1613. and lieth buried 
r Ibid.  in the Church there: And by her had issue 
s Ibid.  one Son called Henry, and two Daughters, viz. 
t Ibid.  Margaret, married to Sir Thomas Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Com. Ebor. Knight and Baronet (afterwards Earl of Stra●●ord;) and Frances second Wife to 
u Ibid.  Sir G●rvase Clifton of Clifton in Com. Nottingh. Knight and Baronet, by whom she had divers Children.  
This Earl Francis died 
x abide▪  at Skip●on Castle ... An. 1641. and lies buried 
y abide▪  with his Ancestors in the Vault of that Chancel.  
To whom succeeded Henry, his only Son (before mentioned) who married 
z abide▪  Frances, only Daughter to Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, Lord High Treasurer of England; and departing 
a 〈◊〉  this life at York, 11 Decemb. An 1643. lies also buried 
b 〈◊〉  in the same Vault at Skipton with his Ancestors, his Lady dying 
c 〈◊〉  thereupon the fourteenth of February following; by whom he left issue 
d 〈◊〉  one only Daughter his Heir, called Elizabeth, born in Skipton Castle ... Sept. An. 1613. and married 
e 〈◊〉  5 july, An. 1635. to Richard boil, commonly called Viscount Dungarvan, than Son and Heir apparent to Richard, Earl of Cork: Who, by King Charles the first (being then Earl of Cork) was by Letters 
f Pat. de ●odem A●.  Patents, bearing date at Oxford, 4 Novemb. An. Vicessimo, Car. 1. created Lord Clifford of Lonsborough; and afterward 
g Pat. de ●odem A●. , viz. 20 Martii, 16 Car. 2. Earl of Burlington.  
¶ Having thus done with the Male-line of this ancient and right Noble Family; and consequently with the dignity of Earl of C●mberland, thus extinct (as by that I have before expressed, appeareth.) I come to the Lady Anne, sole Daughter and Heir to Earl George before specified, now surviving; in whom, as well the Noble Titles of Clifford, Westmorland, and Uescy, still are (as dignities which had their first rise by Summons of her Ancestors to Parliament) the Male-line thus failing; as the Inheritance of those Castles and Lands, which by reason of the same failer, and virtue of that Entail, are lineally descended to her.  
This noble Lady, born 
h Ex Praef. MS.  at Skipton Castle, 30 jan. An. 1589. (31 Eliz.) was first married 
i Ibid.  to Richard Lord Buckhurst, Son and Heir apparent to Robert Sackvile, Earl of Dorset. Which Richard became 
k Ibid.  Earl of Dorset within two days following, his Father then departing this life. By whom she had issue 
l Ibid.  three Sons, who died young, and two Daughters, viz. 
m Ibid.  Margaret, the Wife of john Lord Tufton, Earl of Thanet; and Isabel of james Lord Compton, Earl of Northampton.  
Secondly, she became the Wife 
n Ibid.  to Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household, and Knight of the Garter; whom she also survived, but had no issue by him.  
On the three and twentieth of April, An. 1651. this honourable Lady laid 
o Ibid.  the first Stone of an Hospital which she Founded at Appleby, in Westmoreland, for a Governness and Twelve other Widows, which was finished within three years following: For the endowment whereof, she purchased the Manor of Brougham, and certain Lands called S. Nichol●s, near Appleby.  
And not long after, purchased 
p Ibid.  Lands at Temple-Soureby in Com. Westmorl. of eight pounds per annum value, for repair of the Church, School-house, Town-Hall, and Bridge, at Appleby.  
She likewise 
q Ibid.  rebuilt a great part of the Church at Appleby, then ruinous, and made a Vault at the North East corner of the Chancel for her own Sepulture, to the charge of about seven hundred pounds; over which, she hath erected a stately Monument of Black and White Marble for herself.  
Moreover 
r Ibid. , she hath rebuilt a great part of the Tower-steeple at Skipton in Craven, which had been pulled down in the time of the late Wars. And having repaired a great part of that Church (both Fabric and Roof) hath there erected a costly Tomb for her Noble Father, George, Earl of Cumberland.  
Furthermore 
s Ibid. , she hath totally rebuilt the Church at Bongate near Appleby, as also the Chapel of Brougham; so likewise the Church of Nine-kirke near Brougham.  
Lastly, she hath rebuilt 
t Ibid.  the Chapel of Mallerstang▪ and purchased Lands of eleven pounds per annum value, for the perpetual support of a person qualified to read Prayers, with the Homilies of the Church of England therein; and to teach the Children of the Dale, to write and read English.   

Romare.  
THe first of this name, of whom I find mention, is Roger 
Roger.  
a Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 305 a. , the Son of Gerold de Romare, who took 
b Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 305 a.  to Wife Lucia, the Daughter of Algar, Earl of Chester, Widow 
c Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 305 a.  of Yvo Tailleboys. Which Lucia surviving him, afterwards married 
d Ibid.  to Ranulph, the first of that name, Earl of ●hester (commonly called 
e Ord. Vit▪ 851 A.  Ranulph de Bricafard.) This Roger had issue 
f Mon. Angli●. ut supra.  by her William 
William.  his Son and Heir; who in An. 1118. (19 Hen. 1.) being Governor 
g Ord. V●●▪ 844 C.  of the Garrison of Newmarch, in Normandy, stoutly resisted 
h Ord. V●●▪ 844 C.  Hugh de Gornay, then in Rebellion there; and standing still firm 
i Ibid. 851 A.  to that King in those troubles and disturbances, which he had at that time in Normandy, was 
k Ibid. 851 A.  with him in that Battle of Brennevill, the same year, against Lewes, King of France, where he obtained 
l Ibid. ●. C. D.  a glorious victory.  
Moreover, the next year following, (scil. An. 1119. 20 Hen. 1▪) he was 
m Ibid. 〈◊〉 B.  in that Ship, wherein the King's Children, and divers other noble Persons were to set sail for England; but seeing 
n Ibid. 〈◊〉 B.  so much wantonness, in those who were at that time embarked for that voyage, retired 
o Ibid. 〈◊〉 B. ; whereby he escaped that hideous Shipwreck 
p Ibid. 〈◊〉 B.  which befell them that adventured to Sea.  
Howbeit, not long after this (viz. in An. 1122. 22 Hen. 1.) laying claim 
q Ibid. 8●6. C.  to those Lands in England, of his Mother's Inheritance▪ which Ranulph, Earl of Chester, who had married her, had delivered 
r Ibid. 8●6. C.  up to the King, for that Earldom; and being denied 
s Ibid. 8●6. C.  them, he went 
t Ibid. 8●6. C.  over into Normandy in great wrath, and there raised 
u Ibid. 8●6. C.  a flame of Rebellion, on the behalf 
x Ibid. 884 B. C.  of William, the Son of Robert Curthose; where he continued 
y Ibid. 8●6 C.  in open hostility, for the full space of two years, that the King made him competent 
z Ibid. 8●6 C.  satisfaction, and restored 
a Ibid. 8●6 C.  unto him a great part of his Right. Whereupon, being honourably reconciled 
b Ibid. 8●● D. , the King gave 
c Ibid. 8●● D.  him in marriage a noble Lady, viz. Maud, the Daughter of Richard de Redvers.  
After which, viz. in An. 1135. upon 
d Ord. Vit. 911 D.  the death of King Henry (then in Normandy) and Consultation 
e Ord. Vit. 911 D.  with those Nobles at that time there; he was sent 
f Ord. Vit. 911 D.  with Hugh de Gurnay, and others▪ to defend the confines of that Country; and grew also in such fair esteem with King Stephen (who upon the death of King Henry, assumed the Crown) that in the second of His Reign, being 
g Ibid.  in Normandy, and having intelligence 
h Ibid.  of some disturbances in England▪ upon his departure thence, he left 
i Ibid.  this William, one of his principal Delegates, to administer Justice there in his absence.  
But not long after that, viz. in An. 1141. (6 Steph.) falling 
k Ibid. 921 A▪  off from King Stephen, he joined 
l Ibid. 921 A▪  with Ranulph, Earl of Chester, (his Brother by the Mother) in the surprisal of the Castle at Lincoln, for Maud the Empress. And soon after that, was 
m S. Dunelm. 270 a. n. 10.  in the Battle there, on her behalf; in which, having the better of the day, King Stephen himself was taken 
n S. Dunelm. 270 a. n. 10.  prisoner.  
This William did, by exchange 
o Ex magno Registro in Officio Duc. Lanc.  with Roger Tillol, obtain 
p Ex magno Registro in Officio Duc. Lanc.  all the Lands, which he the said Roger, then had in the Soak of Bolingbroke in Com. Linc. viz. in Hareby, Enderby, and Hundelby; in lieu of certain Lands in Normandy, by him granted 
q Ex magno Registro in Officio Duc. Lanc.  to the said Roger. And in An. 1142. (7 Steph.) Founded 
r Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 822 a. n. 50.  the Abbey of Revesby in Com. Linc. for Cistercian Monks, bearing then the title 
s Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 822 a. n. 50.  of Earl of Lincoln.  
Moreover, he gave 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 548 a. l. 7.  divers Lands in Hateby and Kirkeby, to the Knight's Templars; as also the Church of Hareby. And to 
u Ibid. 851 a. n. 30.  the Monks of Bardney, five Ox-gangs of Land and an half, in Halton, with the Mill; as also 
x Ibid. 851 a. n. 30.  the nineth part of another Mill.  
By the before specified Maud his Wife, he had issue 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 797 a. n. 50 & 60.  William; 
William 2.  who having married 
z Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 797 a. n. 50 & 60.  Hawyse, the Daughter of Stephen, Earl of Albemarle, died 
a Chro. Norm. 986 B.  in his life time, An. 1152. (12 Steph.) leaving issue a Son called William, who never had the title of Earl.  
Which William, 
William 3.  in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment 
b Lib. Rub. sub tit. Linc.  of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
c Lib. Rub. sub tit. Linc.  his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento to be in number thirty two, and De Novo twenty five, a fourth and third part; of which, nine and an half were released.  
This William (the third of that name) in the second of Richard the First, obtained from Simon Briton, a Release 
d Rot Pip. ●● R 1. Linc.  of all his Claim in the whole Marsh of Bolingbroke, betwixt Lindley and Smalnam. And in 6 Rich. 1. was 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  with the King in that expedition then made into Normandy. Moreover, he obtained from Geffrey Fitz-Stephen, the Superior of the Knight's Templars in England, a full Release 
f Ex Autogr. nuper in castro de Pont●ra●●.  of all their interest in Bradmere, and all the Fees belonging to Bolingbroke, and the Soak of Bolingbroke, which Earl William, his Grandfather, had formerly given to them. And, call 
g Mon. Anglic 824 a. n. 40.  himself Nephew and Heir to Earl William his Grandfather, in An. 1182. (28 Hen. 2.) confirmed 
h Mon. Anglic 824 a. n. 40.  the Grants of all the Lands by him given to them, at the Foundation of that Abbey.   

Vipount.  
IN An. 1073. (7 Will. Conq.) Robert de Vipount 
Robert.  was sent 
a Ord. Vit. 533 B.  into Normandy, with William de Molines (both expert Soldiers) in aid of john de Rlecche (a potent person) against Fulke Rechin, Earl of Anjou, who had then invaded those parts.  
Which Robert, in An. 1085. (18 Will. Conq.) fight 
b Ibid. p. 648 B, C, D. & 649 A▪  courageously against Hubert the Viscount, and those of Maine, then in Rebellion, was unhappily slain 
c Ibid. .  
After this, another Robert, 
Robert.  in Anno 1107. (8 Hen. 1.) was 
d Ibid. p. 825 A.  at raising the Siege which the Pagans had laid to the City of Ant●oech. And in 5 Steph. William de Vipount had 
e Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Devon.  a contest for certain Lands in Devonshire, to be determined 
f Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Devon.  by Battle. Which William 
William.  gave 
g Mon. A glic p. 1012 a. n. 40▪  certain Lands lying in Hardingstorne in Com. Northampt. to the Nunnery of our ●ady a Pree (id est, of the Meadows) at Northampton: And in 4 joh. obtained the King's Precept 
h 〈…〉  to the Steward of Normandy, to have as full possession of the Lordship of Uipount, in that Dukedom, as Robert de Vipount, his Brother, had, when he went into France, after the War▪ But upon condition 
i 〈…〉 , that he should stand to a trial for it in the King's Court, in case any question were made of his title thereto.  
This last mentioned Robert 
Robert.  in 5 Hen. 2. gave 
k Rot. Pip. 5 H 2▪ Devon.  twenty marks to have a trial for his Lands in Devonshire; 
l Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Devon.  in which County he hel●●●●ight Knights Fees in 12 Hen. 2. of the Honour of To●ne●s. And in 9 Rich. 1. accounted 
m Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Ti●●hull.  eighty five pound to the King for the Farm of the Honour of ●●khill.  
Moreover, in 3 joh. he gave 
n Rot. Pip. 3 Joh Buck. & Bedf.  to the King twenty marks, and one Palfrey, for the Wardship of Richard de Scirinton.  
In 4 joh. he was 
o Pat. 4 Joh. m. 11.  with the King in France, and probably in that memorable Battle at M●●abell, in which, the French and Poictovins, received 
p Mat Paris, in An 1202.  so great an overthrow; where also many prisoners were taken 
q Pat. 4 Joh. ut supra. , divers of which he had 
r Pat. 4 Joh. ut supra.  in his custody, until he received the King's command 
s Pat. 4 Joh. ut supra.  to deliver them unto Hugh de Gurnay, (amongst whom was 
t Stow's Annals.  Arthur, Earl of Britanny, the King's Nephew, afterwards barbarously murdered:) For which service (without doubt) it was, That the same year (viz. ult. Martii) he first had a Grant 
u Pat. 4 Joh. m. 2.  from King john, of the Castles of Appleby and Burch, with the whole Bailiwick of Westmoreland, to hold during pleasure. And the next ensuing year for his better support in the same King's service, another Grant 
x Pat. 21 R. ●. p. 3. m. 16. per 〈◊〉.  (bearing date at 〈◊〉, upon the twenty eighth of October) of the premises, together with the services of all those who held not by Military service; to hold to him and his heirs, by the Wife 
y 〈…〉  he then had, by the service of four Knights Fees for all services: Provided, he should not commit Waste in the Woods of Wine●ell; nor hunt therein, during the King's life, except he were there himself in person: And saving to the King and his Heirs, all Pleas of the Crown.  
Which Grant includes the Barany, though not the Borough of Appleby; that having been granted 
z 〈…〉  to the Burgesses there, by King Henry the Second, and confirmed 
a 〈…〉  by King john, in the first year of His Reign; so likewise 
b 〈…〉  by King Henry the Third, in 16 Hen. 3.  
To this Barony 
c Esc. 8 Ed. ●. ●. 62.  belongs the Castles and Manors of Appleby and Burgh, Under Stanemore, Flaxbrigg-Park, Sowerby, Winton, Kirkby- Stephen, Mallerstang, Pendragon, Langton, Meabourne- Regis, Brougham Castle, Kirkby- Thore, Mawdes-Meabourne, Temple-Sowerby, with the Forests (or rather Chases) of Winefell and Mallerstang. All which, together with the Sheriff-wick and services of the Tenants 
c Esc. 8 Ed. ●. ●. 62.  to these Lordships hereafter mentioned, which held thereof, by Cornage, made up the Barony, viz. Musgrave-Magna, Musgrave-Parva, Helton, Askby-Magna, Askby-Parva, Helton-Fletham, Crosby-Ravensworth, Kirkby-Thore, Cracanthorpe, Lowther, Maud- Meabourne, and Burton.  
In the same fifth year of King john, this Robert de Vipount had also the custody 
d Cart. & liberatae 5 Joh. m. 2  of Windsor Castle; so 
e Ibid. m. 9  also of the Castle of Bows in Com. Westmorl.  
In 6 joh. he was made Constable 
f Pat. 6▪ Joh. m 7.  of Nottingham Castle; and in 7 joh. had a Grant 
g Claus. 7 Joh. m. 25.  of the custody of the Manors of Lacton and Wateleg, part of the Possession of Ralph Tayson. Moreover, the same year he was joined 
h Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Nott. 〈◊〉.  with Rich. de Beauchamp, in the Sheriffalty of the Counties of Nottingham and Derby; and afterwards was Sheriff 
i Rot Pip. de i●sdem ann.  alone of those Counties, until the eleventh of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
In 9 joh. he was sent 
k Pat. 9 Joh. m. ●3.  into the County Palatine of Durham, to signify unto the people of those parts, the tenor of that Conference which had been betwixt the King and his Bishops, touching Ecclesiastical Matters; and the injuries then offered unto him by the Pope, with command, That he should so dispose of the Clergy and Laity there, and of their whole Estates, as he had received direction from the King to do.  
And in 12 joh. began 
l Rot Pip. 12 Joh. Westmorl.  first to account for his Sheriffalty of Westmoreland. In this twelfth year he also executed the Office 
m Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Wilts.  of Sheriff for Wiltshire, for half that year; and afterwards, till 
n Rot. Pip. de i●sdem ann.  the end of the fifteenth year. So likewise for Devonshire, from 
o Rot. Pip. de ●●sdem ann. Devon.  the twelfth, to the end of the seventeenth of the same King's Reign.  
In 13 joh. upon levying the Scutage of Scotland, he answered 
p Rot. Pip. 1● Joh. Ebor.  three pound sixteen shillings ●ight pence, for three Knights Fees, and a third part, which were of the Fees of William de Rumeli. And by his Deed 
q Ex Autogr. castro in de Skipton.  dated at Cliburne, 8 May the same year, confirmed the Grant of Maud his Mother (Daughter to Hugh de Morevill of Kirk-Oswald in Com. Cumbr.) made to the Abbey of Shap, of divers Lands in Westmoreland.  
This Robert built 
r History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 267.  a Castle at Mathraval in Powys-Land, which Leweline, Prince of Wales, besieged 
s History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 267.  in An. 1212. (14 joh.)  
He was in high favour with King john; so also was Ivo his Brother: For Matthew Paris ranks 
t In An. 1212. p. 23●. n 20.  them amongst his wicked Counsellors.  
In 15 joh. he gave 
u Rot. 〈◊〉 15 Joh. m. 6.  the King four Palfreys, for the Grant of a Fair, for four days in Whitsunweek at his Lordship of Bautre in Yorkshire. And having married 
x Claus. 15 Joh. ●. ●.  Idonea, the Daughter of john de Builly (Lord of the Honour of Tikhill) had Livery 
y Claus. 15 Joh. ●. ●.  of all the Lands and Chattels of him the said john, in 15 joh. whereof Tikhill was 
z Ma● Paris, in A 1215. p▪ 255. n. 10.  part.  
In 17 joh. he was one of the Barons that adhered 
a Ma● Paris, in A 1215. p▪ 255. n. 10.  to that King; refusing 
b Ma● Paris, in A 1215. p▪ 255. n. 10.  to join with those who then so boldly claimed the Charter of Liberties. And the same year had a Grant 
c Claus. 17 Joh. ●. ●.  of all the Lands of Richard de Lucy of Egremund; so also 
d Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  of all the Lands of Ro●ert de Vaux, lying in the Counties of Cumberland, Norfolk, Suffolk, Somerset, and Dorset (forfeited, as it seems, for their respective Rebellions) as also then constituted 
e 〈…〉  Governor of Carlisle. At that time likewise, he received the King's Precept 
f Ibid▪ m. 19 , requiring him not to demolish the Castle of Richmond, but to deliver 
g Ibid▪ m. 19  it to Roald Fitz-Alan.  
About this time King john discerning so many of the Barons in Arms against him, made 
h Mat. Paris, in An. 1216. (1● Joh) p. 276. n. ●3.  this Robert, with Brian de l'Isle, and Geffrey de Lu●y his Lieutenants, for the custody of all the Castles, and whatsoever else belonged to the King, within the County of York.  
In 1 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
i Pat. 1 H▪ ●. m. 3.  Sheriff of Cumberland, and Governor of the Castle at Carlisle: And, having a Grant 
k Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  of all the Lands of Eustace de Vesci, was commanded 
l Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  by the King to let Philip de Vlecote enjoy the one half of them.  
In this year he assisted 
m Mat. Paris, p. 29●. n. 30.  (with divers of the Loyal Peers) at the Siege of Montsorell Castle in Leicestershire; as also at 
n Ibid. p●●●●  raising the Siege of Lincoln, which the Rebellious Barons had then made, on the behalf of Lewes of France, who was then in their Army.  
In 2 Hen. 3. he was again 
o Pat. 2 H 3. m. 3.  made Sheriff of Cumberland; but having 
p Mat. Paris, in A. 1217. n. ●0.  been so much practised in Rapine, whilst the Civil Wars endured; now that all was quiet, he could not 
q Mat. Paris, in A. 1217. n. ●0.  refrain from the like, though the King straight commanded otherwise; for he was one of those who detained 
r Mat. Paris, in A. 1217. n. ●0.  some of the Castles and Lands of the Bishops, and other great Men.  
In 6 Hen. 3. he was 
s Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  once more made Sheriff of Cumberland, and Governor of Carlisle. But in 8 Hen. 3. joined 
t Mat. Paris, in An 1●24. p 320.  with the Earls of Chester and A●bemarle, who then endeavoured to raise new disturbances in the Kingdom (as in the lives of those Earls, I have more at large showed.)  
But after this, viz. in 10 Hen. 3. he was 
u Claus. 10 ●. 3. in dorso m 15.  one of the King's Justices Itinerant in the County of York. And in 11 Hen. 3. one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, as by Fines 
x In Sca●c. penès Thesaur. & Ca●●●rarios.  then levied before him, and others appear.  
Touching his Works of Piety I find, that he was a Benefactor to the Knight's Templars, by the Grant 
y Mon. Angl. p. 545 ●. n. 50.  of certain Lands in Roel, unto them: And that he confirmed 
z Ibid. 5●5 b. n. 40 & 50.  to the Canons of Hep, all those Lands which had been given to them by Thomas Fitz-Gospatrick their Founder; as also 
a Ibid. 5●5 b. n. 40 & 50.  the Town of Renegill, which Maud, his own Mother, and Iv● his Brother had formerly bestowed on them; and likewise 
b Ibid. 5●5 b. n. 40 & 50.  Milburne- Grange which he acquired of Nicholas de Stutevil.  
Of Idonea his Wife, who was the Daughter 
y Mon. Angl. Vol 1. p. 554 ●. n. 30.  and Heir to john de Builly (as hath been already observed.) I find, that in her pure Widowhood; for the health of her Soul, and the Souls of her Ancestors, she confirmed 
z Ibid.  to the Monks of Blithe in Com. Nottingh. the Chapels of Oisterfield and Bautre, which her Father had formerly given to them. Likewise, that she gave 
a Ibid. 837 b. n. 60.  to the Monks of Roche Abbey in Com. Ebor. her Lordship of Sandbeck, together with her Body: And to 
b Mon. Angl. p. 522 a.  the Knight's Templars, thirteen Ox-gangs of Land, and an half of her inheritance in Oisterfield, for the maintenance of a Priest to celebrate Divine service daily for ever, in the New Temple at London, for the health of her Soul, her Husband's Soul, and all her Ancestors Souls. And lastly departing this life, that 
c Rot. ●in. 25 H 3. m. ●.  in 25 Hen. 3. command 
d Rot. ●in. 25 H 3. m. ●.  was given to the Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, Yorkshire, No●●inghamshire, and Lincolnshire, to seize all the Lands of her Inheritance, and Dowry, until they should receive other directions. Whereupon Alice, Countess of Augi, gave 
e Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 7.  a hundred marks for the custody of all those which were of her Fee, until the Heir of her the said Idonea, should be of full age, whose name was john, as I shall show by and by. He had also a Daughter called Christian, married 
f Testa de Nevil Cumbr.  to Thomas, the Son of William Fitz-Ralph of Graystoke in Cumberland.  
A word now of Ivo, Brother to the last mentioned Robert.  
This Ivo 
Ivo.  in 6 joh. had 
g Claus. 6 Joh. m. 7.  the custody of the Castle of Mountsorell, and Manor of Roel in Com. Leic. But to 
h Claus. 6 Joh. m. 7.  answer as much Rent to the King for them, as another would give.  
In 15 joh. he attended 
i Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  the King into Po●ctou. But in 1 Hen. 3 taking 
k Claus▪ 1 Hen. 3. m 19  part with the Rebellious Barons, all his Lands were seized 
l Claus▪ 1 Hen. 3. m 19 , and granted 
m Claus▪ 1 Hen. 3. m 19  to Robert his Brother; and in particular the 
n Ibid. m. 22.  Manor of Hardingstone in Com. Northampt.  
I now come to john 
john.  de Vipount (by some called Ivo) Son to the last mentioned Robert, of whom, all I find memorable, is, That in 19 Hen. 3. he answered 
o Rot. Pip. 19 H. 3. Westmorl.  to the King's Exchequer, as Sheriff for Westmoreland; and that he departed 
p Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 4.  this life in 25 Hen. 3. Whereupon command 
q Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 4.  being given to seize his Castles of Appleby and Burgh, with all his other Lands and stock upon them, to be accountable to the Exchequer, for Debts due to the King, his Goods and Chattels being prized 
r Claus. 26 H. 3. m. 22.  and delivered 
s Claus. 26 H. 3. m. 22.  to W. Bishop of Car●●sle, to be kept till his Heir, whose name was Robert 
Robert.  
t Pat. 3▪ H. 3. m. ●. , came of full age: The marriage of which Robert, was, for two hundred marks, granted 
u Rot. Pip. 27 H. ●. Buck. & 〈◊〉.  by the King to john Fitz-Geffrey, a great Baron of that time, whose Daughter Isabel, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Richard her Brother, he afterwards married 
x Ex Coll R. G●●.   
This Robert in 23 Hen. 3. did let 
y Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. ●umbr.  to Farm, unto john Francigena (id est, French) all his Lands in Westmoreland, with the Rents and Services to them belonging, for the term of ten years, paying nineteen marks per annum. And in 40 Hen. 3. had so much liberty 
z Rot. Fin. 4. H. 3. m. 2.  given him by the King, for payment of his Father's debts, as, to his Father, had been formerly yielded.  
In 42 Hen. 3. amongst other of the great Men of that time, he had command 
a Claus 〈◊〉 H 3. in 〈◊〉 m. 11.  to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, upon the Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to restrain the hostile incursions of the Welsh. And in 46 Hen. 3. was 
b Claus 46 H. ●. in dorso m. 18.  one of those Barons, to whom Writs were directed, requiring them to send their Seals for ratifying the agreement then made betwixt that King and the Barons, in case they could not come in person. But soon after this he took part with the Rebellious Barons, and in 47 Hen. 3. was 
c H Knig●●●● 1446. n. ●0.  one of those who endeavoured to compel the King to submit to those unreasonable Ordinances of their own framing, called Provisiones Oxonii.  
In An. 1261. (49 Hen. 3.) this Robert de Vipount, and Idonea his Wife, obtained 
d Ex Autog●. in Castro de Skip●on.  a Grant from William de Vipount, and Mabel his Wife, bearing date in the Month of May, of all their Right in Curvavill (in Normandy;) but before the end of that year he was in Arms against the King, with Mont●ort, Earl of Leicester, and others, in the Battle of Evesham, where he lost his life, as I guess; for certain 
e Es●▪ 49 H. 3. n. 3.  it is, that he died that year; and that his Lands then seized 
f Es●▪ 49 H. 3. n. 3.  on by the King, for that transgression, were forthwith granted 
g Pat. 49 H. 3. m. ●1.  unto R●ger de Clifford, and Roger de Leyburne, for 
h Pat. 49 H. 3. m. ●1.  their laudable services, at that time performed, together with the custody 
i Pat. 49 H. 3. m. ●1.  of Isabel and Idonea, his Daughters and Coheirs; and that, the next ensuing year, in consideration 
k Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 19  of the merits of the said Roger and Roger; the King totally remitted 
l Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 19  to those Daughters and Coheirs, the whole forfeiture of Robert de Vipount, their late Father, in his adherence to Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and his Complices.  
Soon after which, viz. in 51 Hen. 3. the King commanded 
m Claus. 51 H 3. m. 4.  that a Survey of all his Lands should be made; and likewise Partition 
n Claus. 51 H 3. m. 4.  of them; and that these Guardians of those his Daughters (who afterwards became 
o ●sc. 11 ●. ●. n. 35 & 36. Claus. 12 Ed. 1. m 7.  their Husbands) should hold the same.  
Which Idonea, after the death of Roger de Leyburne, was wedded 
p Rot. Pip. 29 Ed. 1 Westmerl.  to john de Cromwell.   

Berkley.  
FOrasmuch as the surname of Berkley, being originally assumed by the Maternal Ancestor of this Noble Family, by reason that his chief Seat was at Berkley in Gl●cestershire, when the English (in imitation of the Normans) first began to assume their Appellations from the places of their residence, I have thought it most proper, to begin my discourse with him, whose name was Roger.  
This Roger, 
Roger 1.  in the Conqueror's time, possessed 
a 〈…〉  the Lordships of Foxley, Estone, and Frestesfield, in Wiltshire; as also Eoberly, Dodinton, and Siston, in Glocestershire: And in the twentieth of that King's Reign, being called 
b 〈◊〉.  Rogerus senior de Berkele, caused 
c 〈◊〉 Angli●▪ Vol. ●. 117 ●. ●. 60.  the Lordship of N●mdesfield to be surveyed and valued for the Kings own Table, without the knowledge of Serlo, at that time Abbot of S. Peter's in Gloucester, whereunto it did 
d Ibid▪  of Right belong: But in An. 1093. (6 W. Ru●i) Eustace de Berkley rendered 
e Ibid▪  it back to that Monastery.  
This Roger gave 
f Ibid. 118 a. n. 10.  to the Priory of Stanley, the Churches of Oselworth, Coveley, Erlingham, Slimbridge, and Weighs, with the Tithes and Lands unto them appertaining: And in An. 1091. (5 W. Ru●i,) upon the Feast day of S. Sebastian, being shorn 
g Ibid. ●19 a. n. 20.  a Monk there, restored 
h Ibid. ●19 a. n. 20.  the Lordship of Sho●eshore, which he had long detained from that Covent. To the Canons of Bradenstoke in Wiltshire, He likewise gave 
i Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 209 ●.  a croft in Dodinton, called Henly; one Acre and an half of 〈◊〉▪ near Widwell; one Acre of Meadow at Sleperesnorth; another in Langedale; and all that parcel of arable Land, lying betwixt Halbrock and Old Lupied. And besides all this, received, 
k Ibid. ●●3 n. 40.  by the gift of that King, certain Lands, upon condition 
l Ibid. ●●3 n. 40. , That he should confer them upon some Monks or Canons: But, being prevented 
m Ibid.  by death, bequeathed 
n Ibid.  them to Willi●m de Berkley, his Nephew, upon the same terms.  
Of which William 
William.  I find, that he bestowed 
o Ibid 8●● b. & 813 a. n. 60.  on the Monks of Tynter●e (in Wales) a certain Desert (near Berkley) called Kingswood, there to found an Abbey of the Cistercian Order; and that Maud the Empress (Daughter to King Henry the First) confirmed the Grant. Howbeit, not long after, King Stephen then Reigning, (betwixt whom, and that Empress, was great hostility) the Monks so seated at Kingswood, purchased 
p Ibid.  a certain place named 〈◊〉, from john de S. john (unto whom that King had given it, as part of the Lands of Reginald de S. Walerick) and removed 
q Ibid.  themselves thither. But Peace being at length settled, Reginald, thereupon repossessing 
r Ibid.  Haselden, expelled 
s Ibid.  them thence: Nevertheless, after some time, promised 
t Ibid.  to restore it, in case they would return from King●wood, because 
u Ibid.  he had undertaken, upon a certain Penance enjoined him by the Pope, that he would found an Abbey of the Cistercian Order; which was accordingly performed by those Monks. Howbeit, ere long, discerning 
x Ibid.  Haselden to be an inconvenient habitation, for lack of Water, he removed 
y Ibid.  them to Tettebiry. Whereupon Roger de Berkley, 
Roger 2.  Heir to this William▪ complaining 
z Ibid.  that Kingswood, being first founded an Abbey by his Predecessor, was then held merely as a Grange to Tette●iry, required 
a Ibid.  that the Covent might be brought back to Kingswood, and there continue, according to the pious intent of his Ancestor, or, that he himself might repossess Kingswood Whereunto, though 
b I d.  the King was willing; nevertheless, by a General Chapter of the whole Cistercian Order, it was determined 
c I d.  otherwise, and that Kingswood should be no other than a Grange to Tettebiry; yet, that Mass should always be sung at Kingswood privately by one Monk, who was to have for his labour twenty seven marks and an half.  
But after this, by another General Chapter of that Order, held at Kirkstead in Com. Linc. it was 
d I d.  agreed, That the Abbot of Waverley should rebuild Kingswood, with the consent of the Founder, and confirmation of the King. Which being done without the privity of the Covent at Cottebiry, and Abbot of Tinter●e (who, when they knew thereof, opposed 
e 〈…〉  the same) upon a meeting of divers other Abbots at Kingswood, it was concluded 
f 〈…〉 , That the Monks placed at Kingswood should be recalled, and that place reduced unto the state of a Grange to Tettebiry, as it was before: Howbeit, because 
g Ibid.  Tettebiry was a narrow place, and too little for an Abbey, having no fuel but what was brought from Kingswood (which was far distant) Bernard de S. Walerick came to an accord 
h Ibid.  with Roger de Berkley, Founder of Kingswood; and thereupon obtaining a Grant 
i Ibid.  from him of forty Acres of Land, lying at Mireford (adjoining to Kingswood) translated ᵏ those Monks from Tettebiry thither, and called it Kingswood, as a name of most note; Roger his Son assenting 
l Ibid. 812 b. n. 50.  thereto.  
And, having received Licence 
m Ibid. ●13 a. n. 10.  from King Henry the First, to bestow his Manor of Acheolt on some Monks or Canons for the health of that King's Soul, and his Ancestors, gave 
n Ibid. n. 20.  it to the Monks of Kingswood.  
This Roger, the Founder of Kingswood, adhering 
o 〈◊〉 Regis Steph. 969 D. & 970 A.  to Maud the Empress, underwent 
p 〈◊〉 Regis Steph. 969 D. & 970 A.  a very hard fate, through the perfidiousness and cruelty of Walter, Brother to Milo, Earl of Hereford, his seeming Friend (and Kinsman by consanguinity) being 
q 〈◊〉 Regis Steph. 969 D. & 970 A.  treacherously seized on, stripped naked, exposed to scorn, put into Fetters, and thrice drawn up by a Rope about his Neck, on a Gallows, at his own Castle Gates; with threats, that if he would not deliver up that his Castle to the Earl, he should suffer a miserable death: And, when he was, by this barbarous usage, almost dead, carried to prison, there to suffer farther tortures.  
I now come to Roger his Son.  
This Roger 
Roger 3.  in An. 1146. (11 Steph.) gave 
r Domitian A, B. in Bibl. Cotton, 166 ●.  to the Abbey of S. Peter's at Gloucester, the Church of S. leonard's at Stanley, with the assent of Sabrath the Prior, and the Covent at that time there▪ And in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Aid then assessed for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, certified 
s Lib. R●●. in Scace. sub 〈◊〉, Gloc.  his Fees to be two and an half De Veteri Feoffamento; besides two Knights Fees of his own Demesn in Coberley; as also one Fee in Stanley, with one Hide, at Chederinton, in Dursley one Hide, in Osleword half a hide, in Duddington three Hides and an half: In Slimbrigge three Hides, which, by the King's consent, he gave to Maurice, the Son of Robert (Fitz-Harding, who had married Alice his Daughter;) and morever certified 
t Lib. Rab. in Scace. sub ut, Gloc. , That the Cistercian Monks had Kingswood by the Grant of William de Berkley; for which, he did the service of one Knight, though he received none from them: And for all these in 14 Hen. 2. upon payment of the before-specified Aid, he answered 
u Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Gloc.  a hundred shillings.  
This last mentioned Roger, called 
x Mon Angl. 814 a. n. 50 & 60.  Rogerus junior, had two younger Brothers, viz. 
y Ibid. n. 10.  Philip and Oliver. In 2 Rich. 1. he paid 
z Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Gloc.  an hundred marks for his Relief; and in 6 Rich. 1. gave a Fine 
a Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Gloc.  of forty marks for not attending the King, with his Army into Normandy; as also 
b Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Gloc. , seven pound ten shillings, upon payment of the Scutage, at that time levied for the King's redemption.  
In 8 Rich. 1. he gave 
c Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Salop.  a Fine of sixty marks, for Licence to marry Hawise, the Mother of Ralph de Sumery; and in 
d Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Gloc.  1 joh. forty marks for eight Knights Fees, which he held in Demesn; to the end he might not be compelled to go beyond Sea, with Horse and Arms, in the expedition at that time made. In 13 joh. he paid 
e Rot. Pip. ●3 Joh. Gloc.  seven pound ten shillings upon levying the Scutage of Scotland; and fifteen 
f 〈…〉  marks for the Scutage of Wales.  
About which time it was certified 
g 〈…〉 , that there belonged six Knights Fees and an half to this his Honour of Dursley.  
Where or how the Male-line of this Noble Family ceased, I shall not trouble myself with the inquiry, in regard the Barony was gone before; for Robert Fitz-Harding (a powerful Man in his time) obtaining 
h 〈…〉  a Grant of the Castle and Honour of Berkley, from Henry, Duke of Normandy, Son of Maud the Empress, possessed himself thereof: Whereupon his Descendants assumed that surname; which, together with that Castle and Barony, continueth to them in the very Male-line to this day. Being therefore (according to my method) to speak next of this Robert, I may not omit to take notice, That Harding, 
Harding.  his Father is, by some said 
i Vet. MS. ●n Castro ●e Berkley Lel Coll. Vol. 1. 912.  to have been the youngest Son to one of the Kings of Denmark; and by 
k 〈…〉  others, Ex Regiâ prosapiâ Regum Daniae ortus, Descended from the Royal Line of those Kings (which little differs in point of honour and dignity:) And that, accompanying 
l Vet MS. apud Berkley.  Duke William of Normandy, in that signal expedition which he made into England, he was 
m Vet MS. apud Berkley.  in that memorable Battle, with him, against King Harold, wherein being victor, he thenceforth became King of this Realm.  
But all I have farther seen of this Harding, is, That after that Conquest, he 
n 〈…〉  held Witenhort (now called Whetenhurst) in Com. Gloc. of Earl Brictrick, in mortgage; and that he died 
o Abbot Newl●nds Pedigree in Castro de Berkley.  6 Nou. 16 Hen. 1. I return therefore to Robert, commonly called Robert Fitz Harding.  
This Robert, 
Robert Fitz Harding.  firmly adhering 
p Autogr. apud Berkley.  to Maud the Empress, and her Son Henry, Duke of Normandy, had (in remuneration of his fidelity, and services done unto them, in their great contests with King Stephen,) from the said Duke (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Second) first, a Grant 
q Autogr. apud Berkley.  of the Manor of Betthone, and a hundred pound Lands in Berkley; and after that, the whole Lordship 
r Autogr. apud Berkley.  of Berkley, and all that territory thereabouts, called Berkley Hernesse, thereunto belonging: Of which Lordship and Territory, Roger de Berkley, owner of Dursley, who held 
s Vet. MS. in castro de Berkley.  it of the Crown in Fee-Farm, was then devested, in regard 
t Vet. MS. in castro de Berkley.  that he took part with King Stephen: So likewise 
u Vet. MS. in castro de Berkley.  of Dursley, by reason 
x Vet. MS. in castro de Berkley.  of his refusal to pay the Fee-Farm of Berkley, above expressed. But, through 
y Ibid.  the Mediation of divers Lords of this Realm, Roger obtaining 
z Ibid.  Dursley again, ceased not to vex 
a Ibid.  this Robert Fitz-Harding for Berkley, so taken from him as hath been observed. Whereupon complaint being made to Duke Henry, he wrought this following Agreement 
b 〈…〉  betwixt them, viz. That Roger should give Alice his Daughter in marriage to Maurice. the Son of this Robert Fitz-Harding, together with the Town of Slimbrigge, as a Portion. Which accord 
c 〈…〉 , being made at Bristol, in the House of him the said Robert Fitz-Harding, in the presence of King Stephen, and Duke Henry; it was then farther covenanted, That she the said Alice should have twenty pound Land of the Fee of Berkley for her Dowry. And in case the said Maurice should die before the accomplishment of that Agreement, the like performance should hold for the next Son of the same Robert Fitz-Harding: So likewise, in case Alice should depart this life, the like Covenants to be observed for her next Sister.  
Morever, it was then farther concluded 
d Ibid. , That the eldest Son of that Roger should take to Wife one of the Daughters of the said Robert Fitz-Harding; and receiving ten pound ten shillings Land in Dursley, by way of Portion, to make her a Dowry of the Manor of Siston near Bristol.  
Other Sons this Harding, before-specified, had, viz. 
e Ex Antog●. in castro d● Berkley.  Nicholas, who in 12 Hen. 2. residing in Somersetshire, held there two Knights Fees, and an half of the King; Elias, jordan, and Maurice; as also 
f Ex Antog●. in castro d● Berkley.  three Daughters, Agnes, the Wife of Hugh de Haselee, Maud, and Cicely.  
But I proceed with Robert.  
This Robert, after Henry Duke of Normandy (by the death of King Stephen) arrived to the Crown of this Realm, obtained a Confirmation 
g Ex Antoger. ap●● Berkley. Cart. 1 Joh. m. ●.  of his former Grant for Berkley and Berkley-Hernesse, to hold to himself, and his heirs, by the service of five Knights Fees. And in the twelfth of that King's Reign, upon the Assessment of the Aid, for marrying of Maud the King's Daughter, to Henry the Emperor, certified 
h Lib. Rub. i● Scace. sub tit, Glo●.  the Knight's Fees he then held, to be in number five; but, that Roger de Berkley than held certain Lands belonging to the Honour of Berkley, for which he performed to him no service, scil. Oseword, and half Niwetone, with all the Fee of Bernard the Chaplain: For these five Knights Fees, this Robert answered 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Gloc.  five marks in 14 Hen. 2.  
By Eva his Wife (Foundress 
k Regist. Rob. Ricart quondam Majoris Bristol.  of a Religious House called the magdalen's, near Bristol, and at length Prioress there) he had issue 
l Ex Autoger. apud Berkley.  four Sons, Henry, Maurice, Robert, and Nicholas. Which Robert (the third Son) commonly called 
m Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  Robert de Were, in regard he was Lord of that Manor (lying near Ax●rigge) in Com. Somers. had 
n Ex Autoger. apud Berkley.  also divers other Lordships in that County: And in 4 Rich. 1. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 4 A 1. ●bo●.  sixty marks for Livery of the Inheritance of Alice Paynell, the first Wife of Robert de Gant; whose Daughter and Heir having married 
p Rot. Pip. 4 A 1. Ebo●. , he had issue 
q Autogr. apud Berkley.  by her a Son, called Maurice de Gant; and founded 
r Autogr. apud Berkley.  the Hospital of S. Mark at Bileswike near Bristoil.  
This Robert Fitz-Harding died 
s Newl. 〈◊〉.  the fifth of February, An. 1170. (17 Hen. 2.) and, with Eva his Wife, lieth buried 
t Newl. 〈◊〉.  in the Choir of S. Augustine's Abbey near Bristol, whereof he was pious Founder 
u Mon. Angli● Vol. 2. 233 a. n. 30. .  
To whom succeeded Maurice 
Maurice ●.  the second Son (for Henry died young, as it seems) who in 2 Rich. 1. for the better securing of his Title to Berkley and Berkley-Hernesse (so granted to his Father, as hath been observed) gave a 
x Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Gloc.  Fine of a thousand marks to that King for his farther confirmation thereof.  
This Maurice ratified 
y Ex Au●ogr apud Berkley.  to his Brother Robert, those Grants which his Father had made unto him of the Manors of Bevertan and Kings- Weston; and gave 
z Ex Au●ogr apud Berkley.  to his Brother Nicholas, the Manors of Hill and Nunesfield. To the Abbey of S. Augustine's near Bristol (of his Father's Foundation) he gave 
a Ibid.  one Hide of Land in Hinton (near Berkley) one Yard Land at Alkinto●, and another at Old-Minster in Hinton.  
He likewise founded 
b 〈…〉 Abb. S. Aug. f. 53 & 54.  the Hospital of Lorwing, betwixt Berkley and Dursley; as also 
c Ex Autogr. apud Berkley  the Hospital of the Holy Trinity of Longbrigge, at the North end of Berkley: And, having married Alice, the Daughter of Roger de Berkley of Dursley, before mentioned, by whom he had issue six Sons, viz. Robert, Thomas, Maurice, William, Henry, and Richard; departing 
d Newl. Pedeg.  this life 16 junii, An. 1189. (1 Rich. 1.) was buried 
e Newl. Pedeg.  in the Parish Church of Brainford (near London) towards the building whereof he had been 
f Newl. Pedeg.  a special Benefactor.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 3 Rich. 1. gave 
g Rot. Pip. 3 R. 1 Gloc.  a thousand pounds for Livery of his Inheritance; and in 1 joh. obtained another Charter 
h Cart. 1. Joh. m 8.  of Confirmation from that King, of all Berkley and Berkley-Hernesse, with divers Liberties; for which Confirmation he paid 
i Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Gloc.  sixty marks the next ensuing year.  
But having 
k Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 5.  taken part with the Rebellious Barons against King john; he, at length, scil. in 15 joh. made his peace, covenanting 
l Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 5.  to furnish that King with ten Knights, well accoutred with Horse and Arms to serve him in his Wars of France, for one whole year, at his own proper charges; so that the King would acquit him of his five hundred marks Fine; paying at the end of the year, the remainder not defalked by the service of those Knights: But this Agreement was shortly after altered, thus, viz. 
m Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 5.  That he the said Robert should then go in person, with five Knights only, and with the other five the next year; and so be discharged of the whole Fine. After which (the same year) he had a Grant 
n Claus. 15 Joh.  of the custody of the Forest of Alweston, between Berkley and Bristol.  
But it was not long after ere he fell off again, joining 
o Mat Paris, in A. 1. 15. p. 254. l. 9  himself to those turbulent spirited Barons, who met 
p Mat Paris, in A. 1. 15. p. 254. l. 9  at Stamford in an hostile manner, under colour of claiming their ancient Rights and Liberties; for which; he was (with divers others) not only excommunicated 
q Ibid. in An. 12▪ 6. p 277. 52.  by the Pope; but his Castle of 〈◊〉 and all his Lands seized 
r Claus 18 Joh. m. 4 & 6.  into the King's hands, and committed 
s Claus 18 Joh. m. 4 & 6.  to the custody of Hugh de Vivonne; the profits of his estate being disposed 
t Ca●●▪ 18 Joh. m 4.  of to the maintenance of the King's Castle at Bristol. But in 18 joh. obtaining Letters 
u Pat. 18 Joh m 5 Claus 18 Joh. m. 3.  of safe Conduct, to come to the King (then at Berkley Castle) he so far prevailed by his humble submission, that he obtained 
x Pat. 18 Joh m 5 Claus 18 Joh. m. 3.  his Manor of Came, for the maintenance of julian his Wife: And in 1 Hen. 3. for Fine 
y Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Salop.  of nine hundred sixty six pound and one mark (which was not paid till 
z Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Salop.  two years after) making his peace for that transgression, had restitution 
a Claus. 1 H 3 m 1. & m. 12.  of all his Lands, except the Castle and Town of Berkley, which were still reserved 
b Claus. 1 H 3 m 1. & m. 12.  to the King's use; whereof, neither he, nor his Brother, who succeeded him, could obtain the possession, till the eighth of that King's Reign: In which composition, he had allowance 
c Rotsie▪ Pip. 3 H. 3 Salop.  of two hundred and fifty marks for the service of five Knights, performed by him in Po●ctou, for the space of one year and an half in King john's time.  
This Robert, however misled in those turbulent times, was a very devout man, as may seem by his many Works of Piety: For to the Canons of S. Augustine's near Bristol, he gave 
d 〈…〉  certain Lands in Ar●●●gham and Alkington; as also 
e 〈…〉  divers Tenements within the Walls of Bristol, to celebrate the Anniverssaries of julian and Lucy, his two Wives. He likewise gave 
f 〈…〉  them divers Lands lying within his Lordship of Hamm●, with a great Wood called Ewecombe in Nibley; as also 
g Ibid.  his Land of Bagrugge. Moreover he bestowed 
h 〈…〉  on them, one Message and one Yard Land in Cowley; likewise 
i 〈…〉  his Water-Mill at Berkley, with the Custom and Multure of his Castle there; and a Message 
k 〈…〉  adjoining to the Mill, for the maintenance of two Lamps in the Church of that Monastery; one before the Hight Altar, and the other before the Altar where our Lady's Mass was then celebrated; and likewise one Message 
l Ex Autogr● apud Berkley  and one Yard Land in Hulmancote (in the Parish of Cowley) to buy two quart●rs of Wheat yearly, with Wine for Oblations at the Consecration of the Body and Blood of Christ.  
To the Church of Berkley, for the maintenance of Divine Service there, he gave certain Lands 
m Ibid.  in that Parish.  
To the Canons of Bradenstoke, his Manor 
n Cart. 16 ●. 3. m. 6.  of Westcote; ot the Canons of Christ-Church-Ewi●eham (in Com. Southampt.) he gave 
o Ex Autogr. apud 〈◊〉  certain Lands; in consideration whereof, they maintained one of their Covent, to sing perpetually for his Soul, and for the Souls of his Wives and Ancestors.  
To the Priory of Stanley (which was a Cell to S. Peter's in Gloucester) he gave 
p Ibid.  a Water-Mill, and divers Lands in Cowley: To the Canons of Sudwike, certain 
q Ibid.  Lands in Berkley: To the knight's Hospitalers, divers Lands 
r Ibid.  in Hamme, and some Houses in Berkley: To the Monks of Kingswood, one 
s Ibid.  Yard Land at Sw●●y in Wotton, with the Water-Mill, and Lands adjoining. Likewise 
t Ibid.  one Message, and one Yard Land in Porkhampton, with Pasturage for seven Sows, one Boar, and their Pigs of one year old; likewise common 
u Ibid.  of Pasture for fifty Sheep, amongst his Tenants there; as also 
x Ibid.  certain fishing places in Severne near Chiselhunger. Moreover, he gave 
y Ibid.  them a Water-Mill at Wortley, and Lands adjoining thereto, with certain other Lands 
z Ibid.  called Bradpen; as also Pasture 
a Ibid.  for one hundred Sheep at Wortley, and much more 
b Ibid.  to the fabric of their Church; likewise four Yard Land 
c Ibid.  at Er●ingham, with divers fishings there; half 
d Ibid.  a Yard Land at Ryham; his new Mill 
e Ibid.  at Berkley, and one 
f Ibid.  Yard Land near unto it; one 
g Ibid.  Yard Land in Hulmancor●; one 
h Ibid.  at Swanhunger; and all 
i Ibid.  those Lands within and without the Walls of Bristol, which had formerly belonged to his Brother Maurice.  
To the Canons of Hereford, he gave 
k Ibid.  two Yard Land in Arlingham; and besides all this, he Founded 
l Newl. 〈◊〉.  the Hospital of S. Catherines (near Bristol) within his Lordship of Bedminster; as also a Chantry 
m 〈…〉  in his Manor-house there; and likewise another 
n 〈…〉  Chantry in his Chapel at Portbury.  
And having wedded two Wives, viz. julian, 
o Ex. Registr. S. Aug. f. 48, 97, 98.  Daughter of William de Pontearch, (Niece 
p Claus. 18 Joh. m. ●.  to William Martial, Earl of Pembroke,) and Lucy 
q Ve●. MS. in Cast●● de Berkley. , Daughter of ... who surviving him, became the Wife of Hugh de Gurney, departed 
r Newl. 〈◊〉.  this life 13 May, 4 Hen. 3. without issue, being then about fifty five years of age, and was buried 
s Ibid.  in the North Isle of S. Augustine's Abbey near Bristol, over against the High Altar in a Monk's Cowl; on the Vigil of whose Obiit, the Abbot had 
t Ibid.  a Cake of two pence price, and two Casts of Bread of there halfpences; as also four pence for Wine: Every Canon a Cake of a penny, and 
u Ibid.  every Friar of the four Orders in Bristol, a Loaf.  
Which Lucia, in 4 Hen. 3. had in Assignation 
x Claus. 4. H. 3 m. 6.  of the Manors of Beminster, Wulton, and Slimbrugg, for her support, until the Heir the said Robert, her late Husband, should have Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance, and she herself reasonable Dowry.  
Whereupon Thomas de Berkley, 
Thomas 1.  his Brother 
y Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Gloc. Rot Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 3.  and Heir, giving a hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
z Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Gloc. Rot Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands; and in 8 Hen. 3. (which was about four years after) giving his two Sisters Sons as Pledges 
a Claus. 8 H 3. in dorso m. 2●.  for his faithful custody thereof, had restitution 
b Claus. 8 H 3. in dorso m. 2●.  of his Castle at Berkley.  
About this time, there having been some difference 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 119 b. l. 4.  betwixt this Thomas Lord Berkley, and the Abbot of S. Peter's in Gloucester, touching the Church of Slimbrugg, the Abbot, in consideration of a certain place called Lorling, given by him the said Thomas, to the Priory of Stanley, (which was a Cell to S. Peter's) quitted 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 119 b. l. 4.  his interest in the Church of Slimbrugge.  
In 26. Hen. 3. this Thomas offered a Fine 
e Rot. Pip. 26 H 3. Gloc.  to the King of sixty marks, to be freed from attending him into Gascoigne. Whereupon the King, being then at Xantome, dispatched Letters 
f Rot. Vascon. & Claus. 26 H. 3. in corso m. 3.  to him, importing, That he would acquit him thereof, in case he would send 
g Rot. Vascon. & Claus. 26 H. 3. in corso m. 3.  Maurice his Son, with two other Knights; which he accordingly 
h Rot. Pip. 2● H. 3. Gl●c Claus. ●7 H. 3. m. 12.  did.  
Touching his Works of Piety, it appears, That he gave 
i 〈◊〉 Regist. ejus●em Abb. f. 57, 58, 59  to the Abbey of S. Augustine's (near Bristol) divers Lands and Rents in Cowley, Berkley, and Hinto●, with Common of Pasture for twenty four Oxen, between Longbrigge and Egeton near Berkley.  
As also 
k Vet. MS. in eastro de Berkley.  to the Abbey of Kingswood, divers Messages and Lands in Hamme, near Simondsal, appointing, That part of the Rents thereof, should be distributed to poor people on the day of his Anniversary: Likewise 
l Ex. Autogr. 〈◊〉.  certain Lands in Slimbrigge, for the maintenance of certain Lights to burn before the Images of our Lady, and S. Catherine, in the Chantry there; and to 
m Cart. 16 H. 3. m. 6.  the Canons of Bradenstoke, all his Lands in Uleigh.  
And departing 
n Newl. Ped.  this life 29 Nou. An. 1243. (28 Hen. 3.) was buried 
o Newl. Ped.  in the South Isle of S. Augustine's Abbey, near Bristol, in that Arch next to the Rood Altar; leaving issue by joan, the Daughter 
p Plac. & Assi●. 5 H. 3. per●es Thes. & ●●amer. Scace.  of Ralph de Somey, Lord of Campden in Com. Gloc. (and Niece to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke) six Sons, viz. 
r Newl. Ped.  Maurice, Thomas Robert, Henry, William, and Richard; and Margaret, a Daughter 
s Newl. Ped. , Wife of Sir Anselm Basset Knight. Which joan surviving him, had in lieu of her Dowry, an Assignation 
t Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  for life, by her Son Maurice, of the Manor of Wotton, with the third of those Lands which Thomas, her younger Son, (than newly dead without issue) held in Egg; as also 
u Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  of the Manors of Came, Cowley, Hurst, Alkington, and Hinton.  
Which Maurice, 
Maurice 2.  paying 
x Rot. Pip. 28 H. 3. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m 10  one hundred pound for his Relief, and doing his homage, had the same year Livery 
y Rot. Pip. 28 H. 3. Gloc. Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m 10  of his Inheritance.  
This Maurice, besides the accompanying 
z Rot. Pip. 28 H 3 Gloc.  of his Father in the Wars of France, in 41 H. 3. was 
a 〈…〉  in that expedition with Prince Edward, against the Welsh.  
In 42, 43 & 44 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
b Claus. 42, 43 & 44 H. 3● in d●rso.  to attend the King, well accoutred with Horse and Arms into Wales, Lewelin ap Griffin, being then in Arms.  
In 45 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
c Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 14.  of forty marks yearly pension out of the Exchequer, until the King should better provide for him: And the same year (the Barons being in Arms against the king) received the King's Precept 
d Claus. 45 H. 3. in dorso. , to be at London, on the morrow after Simon and judes' day, well appointed with Horse and Arms for his assistance.  
In 46 Hen. 3. he procured a Charter 
e ●art. 46 H. 3 m 3.  for Free-Warren in his Lordship of Wenden in Essex; as also a Market there every Tuesday; and a Fair yearly, on S. Peter's day (that Manor being part of the Marriage portion of Isabel his Wife.)  
In 47 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
f Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 4. & m. 15.  to be at Hereford, with Horse and Arms, to march against Lewelin, Prince of Wales.  
But soon after this, the Barons putting themselves again in Arms, he adhered 
g Claus. 6. E. 1. m 9  to them; for which, his Lands were seized by the King, as it seems: For in 48 Hen. 3. (which was the next ensuing year) the King having a respect to Isabel his Wife (whom he calls his beloved Niece) assigned 
h Claus. 48 H. 3. in corso m. 4.  the Manors of Her●etsham and Torte●clive for her maintenance: But for that transgression he obtained pardon 
i Claus. 55 H. 3. m. 1.  in 55 Hen. 3.  
This Maurice gave 
k Ex Regist. ejusdem Abb.  to the Abbey of S. Augustine's near Bristol, divers Lands in Berkley, Bevington, Walgaston, and Erlingham, and Common of Pasture for their young Cattle and Swine, with his own Herds, in divers of his Lordships within the Hundred of Berkley, as also in Portbury: Likewise 
l Ex Antogr. apud Berkley. , Common of Pasture for twenty four Oxen, seven Sows, and one Boar, in Wu●mergaston and Hamme; Moreover, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Mary his Wife, he gave 
m Ex ipsis Antogr. apud Berkley.  to the Monastery of B●anchland, a Water-Mill, with certain Lands in Bedminster; and to 
n Ex ipsis Antogr. apud Berkley.  the Monks of Kingswood, one Message and certain Lands; in Hamme and Berkley.  
And having married Isabel, the Daughter 
o Claus. 48 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  of Maurice de Creoun (a great Baron in Lincolnshire) by Isabel his Wife, Sister to William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, by whom he had issue Maurice, killed 
p Newl. Ped.  in Tournament, in his own life time; Thomas 
q Newl. Ped. , who succeeded him; and Robert, he departed 
r Ex magno Cartulario in castro de Berkley, f. 123.  this life 4 Apr. An. 1281. (9 Edw. 1.) and was buried 
s Ex magno Cartulario in castro de Berkley, f. 123.  in the North Isle of S. Augustine's Abbey beforementioned; being then seized 
t Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 27.  of the Manors of Berkley, Camme, Cowley, Hinton, and Alkington, which he held by three Knights Fees; likewise of Ratcliff-street, without Bristol (belonging to the Manor of Bedminster in Com. Somers) as also 
u Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 27.  of the Manor of Slimbrigge, with divers other Lordships; leaving Thomas, his Son and Heir than 
x Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 27.  thirty years of age; who doing his homage, had Livery 
y Rot. ●in. 9 Ed. 1. m. 13.  of his Lands the same year.  
This Thomas 
Thomas ●.  (his Father then living) was 
z Libera●ae 51 H. 3. m. ult.  with the King at the Siege of Kene●worth Castle, in 51 Hen. 3. having thirty marks allowed 
a Libera●ae 51 H. 3. m. ult.  him, in recompense of a Horse, which he lost in that service. And in 5 Edw. 1. had Summons 
b Rot. Scutag. de An. 5 Ed. 1.  to be at Worcester, on Midsummer day, to march against the Welsh.  
In 10 Edw. 1. he had 
c Rot. Scutag. de an. 10●●●  the like Summons; so also 
d Rot Wall. 10 Ed 1. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to repair to Montgomery, in the Quind. of Easter, 11 Edw. 1. and soon after to be 
o Rot Wall. de ●odem an.  at Shrewsbury, to advise about restraining the incursion of the Welsh. For his services in which Wars, he had a special Grant 
p Pat 11 E 1. m. 23.  of liberty to Hunt the Fox, Hare, Badger, and Wildcat, with his own Dogs, within t●e King's Forests of Mendip, and Chase of Kingswood; and was accquitted 
q Claus. 12 E. 1. m 10.  of an hundred marks, the then relief of his Barony.  
In 14 Edw. 1 he had another 
r Rot. Wall. 14 Edw. 3. in dorso.  summons to be at Gloucester, upon Midsummer day, thence with Edmund Earl of Cornw●ll (the King's Uncle) to march against the Welsh.  
In 17 E. 1 he was 
s Rot. Vas●. 17 Edw. 1. m. 6.  in the Wars of France, and of the retinue 
t Rot. Vas●. 17 Edw. 1. m. 6.  of Roger Bigot Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England. In 23 Ed. 1. he was 
u Rot Wall. 23 Edw. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales, with the same Earl, and William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke (Maurice and Thomas his two Sons, as also Thomas his Uncle, being there likewise 
* Rot Wall. 23 Edw. 1. m. 4.  with him at that time.)  
In 24 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
x Rot. Alman. 2● E. 1. m. 15.  one of the Commissioners, to treat of Peace betwixt King Edward, and the King of France: and the same year, was 
y Rot. Protect. 25 E. ● p. 2. m. 3 & 5.  at the Siege of Barwick, with his said Sons and Uncle.  
In 25 Edw. 1. the King passing 
z Claus. ●5 ●dw. 1. in dorso.  into Fland●rs, with a very great Army, he was 
a Claus. ●5 ●dw. 1. in dorso.  made Constable thereof.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 Edw 1. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Scotland, and of the retinue 
c Rot. Scoc. 26 Edw 1. m. 7.  unto Audomare de Valence; this being the time 
d Polychron.  of the Battle of Faukirk, where twenty thousand Scots were ●lain.  
The same year, in recompense 
e Pat. 26 E. 1. m. ult.  of his good service, in Flanders, he had a pardon 
f Pat. 26 E. 1. m ult.  for five hundred marks, at which he had been amerced for Tr●spasses in the King's Chase near Bristol.  
In 27 Edw. 1. he had summons 
* Rot. Scoc 27 Edw. 1. in dorso.  to attend the King at Car●eol, in Whitsunweek, well appointed with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. Which meeting was first 
g Rot Scoc. 2● Edw. 1.  prorogued, until the second of August ensuing; and afterwards prohibited 
h Rot Scoc. 2● Edw. 1.  till a new summons.  
Shortly after this, he had the like summons 
i Ibid.  to be at York, upon the twelfth of November following: and in consideration of his good services, was pardoned 
k Pat. 27 E. 1. m 3. & 4.  a debt of sixty five pounds which he owed to the King.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he had again command 
l Rot. Protect. 28 Edw. 1.  to be at Car●eol, upon Midsummer day, thence to march into Scotland: this being the time 
m 〈…〉  of that famous Siege of the Castle of ●aerlaverok. In 29 Edw. 1. he had the like summons 
n Claus. 2● E. ●. in dor●o.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to go against the Scots. And the same year, being in the Parliament held at Linco●ne, was 
o E● ipso Aut●gr pen●s Thes & Camer. Scacc.  one of those, who subscribed that Letter to the Pope, whereby all the chief of the English Nobility asserted King Edward's right for the superiority in dominion of the Realm of Scotland.  
In 30 Edw. 1. he was 
p Claus. 30 E. 1. m. 7.  again in the Wars of Scotland; Maurice and john his two Sons, then attending him. So also in 
q 〈…〉  31 Edw. 1. and in 
r 〈…〉  34 Edw. 1.  
In 35 Edw. 1. he was employed 
s 〈…〉  as an Ambassador from King Edward, together with William de Gaynesborough Bishop of Worcester, unto the Court of Rome, touching certain matters, betwixt the king of France, and King Edward; Maurice his Son then likewise attending him.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he had another summons 
t Claus. 1 〈◊〉. in dorso.  to be at Carleol, upon the twenty second of August, to march against Robert de Brus, then assuming the title of King of Scotland.  
And the same year (together with his two Sons Maurice and john) attended 
u Pat. 1 E. ●. p. ●. m. 28.  the King into France.  
In 2. Edw. 2. he again had summons 
* Claus. ● E. ●. in corso. , to be at Stamford, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
In 3 Ed. 2. he had the like Summons 
x Claus. 3 E 2▪ in dorso.  (together with his said Son) to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon Michaelmas day; thence to march into Scotland. The like summons 
y Claus. 4 E. ● in dorso.  he had to be at Barwick, upon the eighth of September, 4 Edw. 2.  
And in 7 Edw. 2. was 
z Compot. Ballivi de Wotton de an. 10 E. 2. in Castro de Berkley.  in that fatal Battle at Ba●nocksburne, in Scotland, upon Midsummer day, where the English received a great defeat; in which Battle being taken Prisoner 
a Compot. Ballivi de Wotton de an. 〈◊〉 E. 2. in Castro de Berkley. , he was constrained to pay a large Fine 
b Compot. Ballivi de Wotton de an. 〈◊〉 E. 2. in Castro de Berkley.  for his Redemption.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he had again summons 
c Rot. Scoc. 8 E w. 2. 〈◊〉 dorso, m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon ●ine, upon the Feast day of the Assumption of our Lady, well provided with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
And the next 
d Claus. 9 E. ●. m 5.  year following, to be there again, in like sort accoutered, upon the tenth of August: So also 
e Claus. 9 E. ●. in dorso.  upon the Feast day of All-Saints, the same year.  
The like in 
f Claus. 10. Edw ●. in dorso.  10 Edw. 2. upon the Quind. of St. john Baptist. Which meeting was afterwards adjourned 
g Claus. 10 Edw ●. in dorso.  to the eleventh of August.  
In 11 Edw. 2. he had also summons 
h Claus. 10 E. 2. in dorso.  to be at York, accordingly furnished with Horse and Arms, upon the Feast day of St. james the Apostle: as also to send 
† Claus. 11 ●. 2. m. 23.  a thousand Foot-soldiers thither, out of his Lands in West-Wales, for that service, he being 
* Claus. 11 ●. 2. m. 23.  Justice of West-Wales, at that time.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he received farther Command 
i Claus. 12 ●●. in dorso.  to be again at York, a like accoutred with Horse and Arms, on Bartholomew-day. And had summons 
k Claus de iis●em ann. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament from 23 Edw. 1. till the 14 of Edw. 2. inclusive.  
This Thomas was also a benefactor to the Canons of St. Augustine's near Bristol, by the gift 
* Newl. Ped.  of Plate, Copes, and other Ornaments, to the value of thirty two pounds three shillings and four pence.  
To the Monks of Kingswode, he gave 
l Ex ipso A●●tog● apud Berkley.  four Acres of Land in Wotton; and likewise a Quarry of Stone at Comb, for the use of that House. Moreover, to St. Bartholomews' Hospital in Gloucester, he gave 
m Ex 〈◊〉 Cartula●o apud Berkley▪ f. 293.  certain Lands in Cowley, to the intent that the Anniversary of Maurice his Father, and Isabel his Mother should be kept in their full Quire. And to the Friar's Minors, and Friars Preachers, in Gloucester, Bristol, and other places, he gave 
n Comp. B●ll de Wotton, temp. Ed. 1. & Ed. ●.  divers Quarters of Wheat, out of his several Granaries.  
In 15 Ed. 2. he was one 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. P. 3 〈◊〉  of those that adhered to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in his rebellious acting; but departing 
p Esc. 15 E. ●. n. 46.  this life the twenty third of july the same year, was buried 
q Ex Com●● Ball●vi de Portbury, 15 Edw. ●.  in the Abbey of St. Austin's, beforementioned, with his Ancestors; leaving issue by jane his Wife, Daughter 
r Hill. Rec. 15 Ed●. 2. Rot. 311. in Banco.  of William de Ferrer (the younger) Earl of Derby, and of Margaret his second Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Roger de Quinci Earl of Winchester, four Sons, and two Daughters. Which jane had for her marriage portion 
s Ex magno Cartulario apud Berkley, f. 350. & 35●. , the Manor of Coston, in Com. Leicest. and Eynesbury 
t Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  in Com. Hunt. but died 
u Newl. ped.  before him; viz. 19 Martii, Anno 1309 (3 E. 2.) and was buried 
* Newl. ped.  in the Abbey of St. Austin's before-specified, in the Arch betwixt the Vestry and the South Isle: for whose Soul he gave ten Quarters of Wheat and Beans, in Dole to his poorest Tenants in every of his Manors. 
x Comp. Bal●●● de Alkynton. 4 E. 2.   
His Sons were these, viz. Maurice 
y Newl. ped. , who succeeded him; john 
z Newl. ped.  Lord of Wymundham, in Com. Leic, james a Doctor 
a Claus. 10 E. 3. in dorso.  in Divinity, and Rector of Slymbridge, but afterwards Bishop 
b Pa●. ●0 E. ●. m. ●. & m. 4.  of Exeter.  
His Daughters Isabella, and Margaret, who both died 
c Comp. Ballivi de Hamme & Alkington.  unmarried.  
Which Maurice 
Maurice 3.  being of a milittary disposition, in his very youth, was 
d Ex diversis compot. apud Berkley.  in the several Tournaments, held at Worcester, Dunstaple, Stanford, Blithe, and Winchester. And in 23 Edw. 1. 
e Ro●. Wall. 23. E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales, with his Father. In 24 at the Siege of Barwick. 
f Rot. Protect. 25 Ed. 1. p. 2. m. 3. & 55.  In 25 with his Father in 
g Claus. ●5 E. 1. in dorso.  Flanders.  
In 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 34 Ed. 1. again 
h Rot. Scoc. de iisdem ann.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
In 35 Edw. 1. he accompanied 
i Pa●. 35 E. 1. m. ●.  his Father to the Court of Rome, in that Embassy, wherein he was then employed with the Bishop of Worcester, as I have already observed.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he attended 
k Pat ● F. 2. ●. 2. m. 28.  the King into France (with his Father.)  
In 2 Edw. 2. he was summoned 
l Claus. ●. E. ●. in dorso, m. 〈◊〉.  to the Parliament held at Westminster, his Father then living.  
In 3 Edw. 2. he had summons 
m Claus. 3 E. ●. in dorso.  (with his Father) to be at Newcastle upon Cine, upon Michaelmas-day, to march against the Scots.  
In 6 Edw. 2. he was made Governor 
n Pa●. 6 E. 2. p. 1. m. 24.  of Gloucester.  
In 7 Edw. 3. he marched 
o Ro●. Scoc. 7 ●dw. 2. m. 1.  again into Scotland, being of the retinue 
p Ro●. Scoc. 7 ●dw. 2. m. 1.  to Adomare de Valence.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
q Ro●. Sc●c. 8 ●. 2. m. 4.  Captain and Governor of the Town and Castle of Barwick upon Cwede.  
In 9 E. 2. he was made 
r Ro●. ●in. 9 ●●. m. 2.  Justice of South-Wales, having all the Castles therein committed to his Custody. In 10 Edw. 2. he raised 
s Ro●. Scoc. de eodem ann.  a thousand Foot in those parts, two hundred more out of the Forest of Deane, and an hundred besides out of Gowherland in Wales: All which were, by the King's special Precept, 
t Ro●. Scoc. de eodem ann.  directed to come to North-Allerton (in Yorkshire) upon the Monday next after St. Matthew's day, in 11 Edw. 2. In which service also were 
u 〈…〉  Thomas and Maurice, his two Sons, all of the retinue 
* 〈…〉  of Roger de Mortimer, with whom they then marched 
x 〈…〉  into Scotland.  
In 13 Edw. 2. being styled 
y 〈…〉  dilecinus consanguineus Regis, he was made Steward 
z 〈…〉  of the Duchy of Aquitane, and had 
a 〈…〉  for his wages, an assignation of two thousand pounds Tournois.  
In 15 Edw. 2. adhering 
b T Wals. in anno 13●2. p. 9● n. 30.  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and others, who put themselves in Arms, upon pretence 
c T Wals. in anno 13●2. p. 9●. n. 30.  of reforming what was amiss in the Government, he joined 
d T Wals. in anno 13●2. p. 9●. n. 30.  with the Lord Audley, and both with Mortimer (to whom they were Brothers by affinity, viz. by marriage of their Children) and harrassed 
e Vid. Claus. 15 Edw. 2. m. 14. Et Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. p 2. m. 6.  the Lands, Houses and Castles of the two Spencers, Plundering 
f Vid. Claus. 15 Edw. 2. m. 14. Et Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. p 1 m. 6.  their Goods, and driving 
g Vid. Claus. 15 Edw. 2. m. 14. Et Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. p 2. m. 6.  away their Stock and Chattel, which at that time was exceeding great (the particulars of which outrages a●e expressed in the Parliament Roll of 21 R. 2.) But declining to submit to the King's obedience, upon special summons 
h Claus. 15 Edw. 2. in dorso. , his Castles and Lands were seized 
i Rot Fin● 15 Edw. 2. m. 19, 17. & 15. , and committed 
k Rot Fin● 15 Edw. 2. m. 19, 17. & 15.  to the custody of others, whom the King better trusted.  
And after this, having Letters 
l Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 2. & 3.  of safe conduct (together with Mortimer and three other) to come to the King, and confer amicably with him; he was sent prisoner 
m T. Wals. ut supra● Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 380.  to the Castle of Wallingford (but Mortimer and the rest to the Tower of London.)  
Whereupon Thomas and Maurice his two Sons, made great devastation 
n Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. in dorso.  and spoils upon the Spencers Lands.  
And the year following Sir john de Goldington and others, attempted 
o Pat. 16 ●. 2. p. 1. in dorso. T Wals. p. 97 n. 30▪  his rescue, but without success; so that, continuing still a prisoner there, he departed 
p Th. Wals. 105. n. 10. Newl. Pedeg.  this life upon the 31 of May, Anno 1326. (19 Ed. 2.) and being thence carried to the Abbey of St. Austin's, near B●●stoll, was buried 
q Newl. Ped.  in the South Isle of that Conventual Church, under the Arch before the door of the Quire.  
This is all I shall say of him, other then that he built 
r Comp. Ball. de Portbury, de ann. 8 ●. 2.  a Friary in a place called the Dolmes (an Island in Severne) not far from his Manor of Portbury; and that having two Wives; viz. Eve, Daughter 
s Plac. de B●nco. Term● Hill 19 E. 1. in ●orso.  of Eudo la Zouch, and Milisent his Wife Daughter and Coheir to William de Cantilupe (who died 
t Newl. Ped.  upon St. Nicholas day, scil. 5 Decemb. Ann. 1314. (8 Edw. 2.) and was buried in the Parish Church of Portbury) and secondly Isabella, Daughter 
u Ex Autog●. apud Berk●ey.  to Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester, who died without 
* Claus. 20 E. 2. m 12.  any Children; he left issue five Sons; viz. 
x Newly Pe●●  Thomas the eldest, who succeeded him: 2. Maurice, from whom the Berkleys of Stoke-Giffard, in Com. Glouc. Bruton, in Com. Somers. and Boycourt, in Kent, are descended.  
3. john, who was 
y Rot. Protect▪ de i●sdem. a●▪  with his Father, and two elder Brothers, in Scotland, in 28 Ed. 1. So likewise 
z Rot. Protect▪ de i●sdem. a●▪  in 29, 31, and 32 Edw. 1. and in France, with them, 1 Edw. 2. from whom the Berkleys of Shropshire are descended. 4. Eudo, Rector 
a Pat. 2 ●. 3▪ p. 1. m. 2.  of Lamprudevaur, in the Diocese of St david's in Wales: And, 5. Peter, a Prebend 
b Pat. 4 E. 31 p. 1. m. 7.  of the Cathedral Church at W●lls.  
He had also one only Daughter called Isabella, who became the Wife 
c Pas●. Re●. 6 E. 3. ●o●. 6. Glouc. Claus. ●●dw. 3● m. 26.  of Robert Lord Clifford.  
¶ I should now go on with what I have t● say of Thomas son and Heir to the last Lord Maurice de Berkley. But considering that Maurice the second Son (from whom are descended the Berkleys of Stoke-Gifford, Bruton, and Boycourt) was a person of such great note in his time, I shall take leave to observe some particulars of him.  
This Maurice, in 1 Edw. 3. had restitution 
d Claus. ●●. 3. p. 1. m. 22. in dorso.  of his Lands, which were seized on for his activeness in that Rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster (whereof I have already given some touch) and was constituted Governor 
e Pat. 1 F. 3. p. 3. m. 26.  of Proudhou-Castle in Northumberland. In 2 Edw. 3. he was made Constable 
f Ro●. Fin. 2 ●dw. 3. m 13.  of the Tower of Lon●on, and Governor 
g Pat. 2 E. 3. p 2. m. 2.  of the Castle at Gloucester. And was in those days in such high esteem for Martial Feats; that, amongst other the accoutrements prepared for certain Justs and Tournaments in 3 Edw. 3. divers surcotes were depicted 
* Ex Compot. Will. Zouch. p●ovisoris magnae Garderob●e, pen●s Remem. Regis in S●acc.  with his Arms.  
In 4 Edw. 3. he was retained 
h Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17. Extract. dona●. 4 E. 3 m. 12.  to serve the King during life, in his Wars, with fourteen men at Arms; and in time of Peace with his own person only; for which he had a Grant of ninety pounds per annum out of the Exchequer: and likewise of the Farm of Andover. And in 5 Edw. 3. had, in consideration of his good services, a Grant 
i Pat 4 E 3. p. 1. m. 2. & p. 2. m. 34.  of the Manors of ●awerden, and Winferton, in Com. Heref. which were the Lord Mortimer of Chirke: as also 
k Ro●. ●in. 5 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Manors of Penrith, in Com. Cumbr.  
He had likewise a Grant 
l Pat. 6 ●. 3. m. 4. , for life, of the Manors of Fulbroke, and West-Hall; and of divers Lands in Upton, Coinetone, and Swynebroke, in Com. Oxon. Which were part of the possessions of Hugh le Despencer the elder.  
In 8 Edw. 3. he had a Grant 
m Rot. ●in. ●●. 3. m 4.  of the Custody of all the Lands, in England, and Wales, which john Maltravers lately held, being of the inheritance of john Giffard of Brimsfield deceased; and which by the forfeiture of the said john de Matravers came to the Crown.  
In the same year he received Command 
* Ro●. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 11.  to march in the King's Army, into Scotland.  
In 9 Edw. 3. he was 
n Rot. Scoc. ●. E. 3. m. 26.  again in Scotland, in the company of Thomas Lord Berkley his Brother. And in 11 Edw. 3. had another Grant 
o Pat. 1ST. 3. p 3 m. 8.  of the Inheritance of the Manors of Kings-Stanley, Roc-hampton, Stonehouse, Stoke-Giffard, and Walls, in Com. Glouc. Asherton, Corton, Sharnton, Codeford, and Stapleford, in Com. Wilts. which likewise came to the Crown by the Rebellion of the said john Giffard.  
In this eleventh year of Edward the third he was joined in 
* Ro●. Vascon. d●●odem ann.  Commission with james de Audeley, being then Lords of Cantabagham in South-Wales, to array five hundred men, for the King's Wars in Scotland; and five hundred more for his Wars in Gascoigne.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he attended 
p Pat. 12 E. 3. m. 12.  the King, in his expedition then made into France. And in 13 Edw. 3. for his special merits and servi●●s, had a Grant 
q 〈…〉  of the inheritance of the Castle and Manor of Bimsfield, in Comit. Glon●. forfeited to the Crown for the Rebellion of john de Matravers.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he attended 
r 〈…〉  the King into Flanders: and in 15 Edw. 3. was, for his farther eminent services, advanced 
s Cl●us. 15 ●. 3. m. 11.  to the dignity of a Ban●r●t, together with the valiant Thomas de Brad●tan his inseparable Companion.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was amongst others summoned 
t Claus. 16 E. 3. p 〈…〉  to the King's great Council, held at Westminister, on the morrow after the Clause of Easter.  
And the same year, was 
u Claus. 1● Edw. 3. p. 2. ●. 〈◊〉.  in that Expedition then made into Britanny▪ receiving Wages for himself (and twenty Men at Arms) 〈◊〉 for himself four shillings per diem, for his four Knights, two shillings per diem; for his Esquires twelve pence per die●●; and for each Archer six pence per diem.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he was joined in Commission 
* Ro●. Scoc▪ 17 Edw▪ 3. m. 4.  with Henry de Percy, and Thomas de Lucy, to treat and conclude with William Earl Dougl●s; and to receive him into the King's favour: As also 
x Ro●. Scoc▪ 17 Edw▪ 3. m. 4.  with some others, to treat of Peace betwixt King Edward and the Kings of France and Scotland.  
The same year he again attended 
y 〈…〉  the King into France; and was joined in Commission 
z 〈…〉  with the Earls of Lancaster and Der●y, to treat with Commissioners from the King of France, touching the Crown of that Realm.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he attended 
a Rot. Fr●●●. 19 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 6. 8. 1●.  the King again into France; and in 20 E. 3. was 
b Rot. Fr●●●. 20. ●. 3. 〈◊〉 m. 3.  with him in Flanders; having in his retinue, six Knighs, thirty two Esquires, thirty Archers on Horseback, and two hundred Archers on Foot; but died 
c Pat. ●1 Ed. 3▪ p. ●. m. 25. Claus. 〈◊〉 Edw. 3. p. 1. m▪ 1● & 5.  at Calais, upon the twelfth of February, the next en●uing year. Whereupon Thomas his Son and Heir, in consideration of the laudable service of his Father, done at the Siege at that Town, had the third day after, a grant 
d Pat. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 25. Claus. 2● Edw. 3. p. 1. m▪ 1● & 5.  of the profits of his own wardship, viz. of his Lands, and Marriage.  
Having now done with this Maurice, the second Son to Maurice the third, I come to Thomas Lord Berkley, the eldest Son to the said Maurice the third.  
This Thomas 
Thoma● 3▪  taking part with his Father, and those other of the Nobles, who stoutly opposed the power of the Spencers, shared in the like fate with most of them; being first imprisoned 
e Pat. 1 E 3. p. 1. m 8. Claus. 〈◊〉 E▪ 2. m. 2●. & 24. Libera●● 1 Edw. 3. m▪ 4.  in the Tower of London (whence he made escape) next 
* Pat. 1. E▪ 3. p. 1. m 8. Claus. 〈◊〉 E▪ 2. m. 2●. & 24. Liberat● 1 Edw. 3. m▪ 4.  in the Castle of Berkhamsted, and lastly 
f Pat. 1 E▪ 3. p. 1. m 8. Claus 〈◊〉 E 2. m. 2●. & 24. Libera●● 1 Edw. 3. m▪ 4.  in the of Pevensey; the Queen herself then in France, being likewise, through the instigation 
g T. Wal●. p 101. n 40.  of those ruling Favourites, proclaimed 
* T. Wal●. p 101. n 40.  an Enemy to the Kingdom. Which harsh practices moved the generality of the people to very high discontents. Whereof the Queen took such advantage, that (having the Prince also with her) she soon landed 
h Ibid. 〈◊〉. ●. 10.  in England, with all the Force she could make; whereunto the Londoners joining 
i Ibid. 〈◊〉. ●. 10.  their strength, a powerful Army was, in a short time form, and all Prisoners released 
k Ibid. 〈◊〉. ●. 10. ; amongst which this Thomas being then set at liberty, had his Castle of Berkley, and all that belonged thereto (whereof Hugh le Despenser the younger, had, through his interest with the King, possessed himself) restored 
l Ibid. 105▪ n. 10.  unto him, in the march which the Queen's Army made from 
m Ibid. 105▪ n. 10.  Gloucester that way.  
Nay the Scene soon after became so changed, that the King himself being made prisoner by that potent and discontented party, thus gotten into Arms, was sent 
n Ibid. 100L▪ n. 10.  to this Thomas to be kept 
o Ibid. 100L▪ n. 10.  in that his Castle at Berkley, who received him by Indenture 
p Lel Co●l. Vol. 1. 68▪  from Henry Earl of Lancaster, with an allowance 
q 〈…〉  of five pounds per diem for his expenses; but with special command by Letters 
r Ibid. , to use no familiarity with him. In whose hands he did not long continue: for exceptions being taken, that he treated him too civilly, he was commanded 
s 〈…〉  to deliver him, together with the custody of the Castle, to john Lord Malt●avers, and Thomas G●r●ey. Whereupon he retired 
t 〈…〉  to Bradley, one of his own. Manor-houses▪  
After which, ere long, the King was there most barbarously murdered, as our Historians do at large declare. As an accessary to which bloody fact, this Thomas being afterwards tried, 
u Ibid.  was acquitted by the Jury, and also by 
* Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 1 m. 28.  Parliament, though some circumstances there were, which make it very suspicious, that he was a favourer thereof; as his conniving 
x Ex qui● usdam Scriptis. in Castro de Berkley.  at Gurney therein, and sheltering 
y Ex qui● usdam Scriptis. in Castro de Berkley.  him privately after.  
As to his other Actions; Certain it is, that upon the Commitment of his Father to Wallingford Castle, he did 
z Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. in dorso.  much spoil upon the Lands and Houses of the two Spencers, which occasioned his imprisonment, in those several places before mentioned.  
In 11, 12, and 13 Edw. 2. he was 
a Rot. Scoc. de iisdem ann.  an active man in the Scottish Wars, being at that time, of the retinue 
b Rot. Scoc. de iisdem ann.  of Roger Lord Mortimer, and William Lord Zouche.  
In 1 Edw. 3. doing his Homage, he had livery 
c Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 3. m. 22.  of all his Lands, excepting 
d Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 3. m. 22.  what were assigned for the Dowry of Isabella his Mother. The same year he received Command 
e Rot. Scoc. 1 Ed. 3. m. 6.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on Ascension-day, to march against the Scots: as also 
f Claus. 1 E 3. p. 1. m. 22. in dorso.  to bring Arms and Ammunition from the Castle of Bristol, unto the King, then in the North: and was joined in Commission 
g 〈…〉  with john Maltravers the younger, as principal Guardians of the Peace, throughout all the Counties of Glouc. Wiltes. Oxon. Berks. Southampt. Somers. Dors. & Heref.  
In 2 Edw. 3. he was again sent 
h Ex compot. receipt. in Castro de Berkley.  to restrain the incursions of the Scots; and to treat of Peace betwixt both Kingdoms.  
And in 4 Edw. 3. being arraigned 
i Rot. Parl. 4 Edw. 3. n. 16.  for the murder of King Edward the second, manifesting 
k Rot. Parl. 4 Edw. 3. n. 16.  that he lay sick at Bradley, when that execrable, fact was committed, the Jury acquitted 
l Rot. Parl. 4 Edw. 3. n. 16.  him from the Gild thereof.  
In this fourth year of King Edward the third he acquired 
m Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  the Castle of Beverstone, together with the Lordship of Beverston, and Overe, in Com. Glouc. from Thomas ap Adam: and a full confirmation 
n Cart. 4 Ed. 3. n. 62.  from that King of Berkley, and all Berkley-Hernesse, with divers immunities and privileges: as also the grant 
o Cart. 4 Ed. 3. n. 62.  of a Mercat there, on what day of the week he should think fit; and likewise 
p Cart. 4 Ed. 3. n. 62.  liberty of Coinage: and moreover, a confirmation 
q Cart. 4 Ed. 3. n. 62.  of the Lordship of Bedminster, with its appurtenances; and Return of Writs within the whole Hundred of Berkley, so that no Shiriff, Bailiff, or other of the King's Officers should have aught to do there.  
In 7 Edw. 3. he had again Command 
r 〈…〉  to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine, on Trinity-Sunday, well accoutred with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots: And was one 
s 〈◊〉. Scoc. ● E. 3 m. 11.  of the Lords, who made Oath on the King's part, to perform the agreement betwixt him and the King of Scots, concluded at Barwick, the same year.  
In 9 Edw. 3. he was 
t 〈…〉  again in Scotland with the King; having of his retinue 
u 〈…〉  thirty eight Men at Arms (himself a Banneret) whereof six Knights.  
In 10 Edw. 3. he received special Command 
* 〈…〉  to guard all the Ports, and Landing-places in the Counties of Gloucester, Worcester, and Hereford, against the Scots; or any other foreigners, with whom they had confederated And in this year being 
x Rot Scoc. 10 Edw. 3. m. 5.  at Strivelyn in Scotland, had of his own retinue, nineteen Men at Arms: For which service he had 
y Ex Cod. MS. penès Edw. D●ring, Bar.  four shillings per diem for himself, two shillings for each Knight, and for his other Men at Arms twelve pence.  
In 11 Edw. 3. he was employed 
z Rot. Scoc. 11 Edw. 3. m. 3. Rot. Vasc. 11 Edw. 3. m. 26. & 38.  in mustering and arming of Soldiers in the Counties of Gloucester, Somerset, Worcester, and Hereford; some for Scotland, and some for France. So likewise in 
a Rot. Vas●on. 12 E. 3. m. 11.  12 Edw. 3. for to be sent into France. And the same year was joined in Commission 
b Pat. 12 E. 3. in dorso.  with Richard Earl of Arundel, to array and arm all able men, within the Counties of Glouc. Wigorn. Heref. Salop. Staff. Warw. & Leicest.  
As also 
c Pat. 12 E. 3. in dorso.  with Hugh de Courtney Earl of Devon, in the like for Cornwall, Devonshire, Somerset and Dorset.  
In 13 Edw. 3. he attended 
d Froisard, f. 23. b.  the King in his expedition into France; being 
e Froisard, f. 23. b.  one of the chief Commanders in the Wing of the English-Army, then drawn up against the French at U●ronfosse.  
In 14 Ed. 3. he was, by Indenture, 
f Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King, as Marshal of his Army, with thirty Men at Arms of his own Company. The same year upon 
g Rot. Alm. 14 Edw. 3. m. 8.  that agreement made betwixt the King and the Duke of Brabant, for a marriage betwixt the King's eldest Son and that Duke's eldest Daughter, he was 
h Rot. Alm. 14 Edw. 3. m. 8.  one of the twenty six who undertook performance of the Articles for King Edward. And before the end of that year, received Command 
i Rot. Scoc. 14 Edw 3. in dorso.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, at Michaelmass, with as many as he could arm, to go against the Scots, for raising the Siege of Strivelyn.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he had again Command 
k Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 3. m. ●. in dorso.  to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the twenty fourth of january; and thence to march into Scotland.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was constituted Warden of the Marches of Scotland; where he agreed to make his abode in person, with one Banneret, six Knights, twenty three Esquires, and twenty Archers, for one quarter of a year; taking four shillings per diem for himself; two shillings for each Knight, twelve pence for each Esquire, and six pence for every Archer: And the same year overthrew 
m Hect. 〈◊〉▪  William Douglas at Blackbourne in that Realm.  
In 18 Edw. 3. he was joined in Commission 
n Rot. Franc 18 Edw. 3. m. 9 & 11.  with Thomas de Bradston (an active person in those days, and eminent for his Military employments) and the Sheriff, to arm two hundred twenty two men; and afterwards four hundred more, out of the Counties of Gloucester and Bristol, to be conducted whither those persons should direct. In 19 Edw. 3. (together with the same Thomas de Bradeston, and the Shiriff) he received Command 
o Rot. Franc▪ 19 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  to bring all the able men of Gloucestershire to Portsmouth, three weeks after Michaelmas, to be transported into France, for putting an end to the Wars, and was the same year constituted Warden 
p Rot. Fin. 19 E. ●. m. 12▪  of the King's Forests on the South of Trent.  
In 20 Edw. 3, he attended 
q ●●oissard, 63. b. Holinsh. Chron. 369. n. 50▪  the King again into France, and was 
r ●●oissard, 63. b. Holinsh. Chron. 369. n. 50▪  with him in that memorable Battle of Cressey, then fought.  
Before the end of that year, he had likewise Command 
s Rot. Franc. 20 Edw▪ 3. p. 2. m. 6.  to bring twenty men at Arms and forty Archers, of his own retinue to the King, then at the Siege of Cala●s. Whereupon he accordingly went 
t Rot. de obsid. Cale sie penès Thes. & ●am●ra●. Scacc , having 
u Rot. de obsid. Cale sie penès Thes. & ●am●ra●. Scacc  with him six Knights thirty two Esquires, thirty Archers on Horseback, and two hundred on Foot.  
In 22 E. 3. he obtained a grant 
* Cart. 22 E. 3. n. 20.  for two Fairs every year, at Nueport near Berkley; the one on the Eve, day, and Morrow after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr: and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Maurice.  
In 24 Edw. 3. he received Command 
x Rot. Franc. 24 Edw. 3. in dorso.  to be at Westminster, there to advise concerning the defence of this Realm, and his own going beyond-Sea.  
In 26 Edw. 3. there being 
y Rot Fran. 26 E●w. 3. m. 5.  some danger of an Invasion by the French, he was constituted 
z Rot Fran. 26 E●w. 3. m. 5.  one of the three Commissioners, for arraying all men of Body able, and Estate sufficient, within the Counties of Gloucester and Hereford, for the defence of those parts.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he attended 
a Hol●nsh. Ch●●n.  Prince Edward into France, (Maurice his Son and Heir being then with him.) And the next year following, being one of his chief Commanders in that famous Battle 
* 19 Septemb. ann 1356.  of Poitiers, where the English obtained lasting Honour, he took 
b Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. p 443 〈◊〉▪ f. 80. b.  many Prisoners, by the gains whereof he built 
c Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 6. p 443 〈◊〉▪ f. 80. b.  Beverstone Castle. This in general as to his action that day: But as to other particulars, let us here what Froissard 
d Froi●●ard, f. 8●. b.  reporteth.  
The same season there was in the Field (saith he) the Lord Berkley of England, a young lusty Knight, who the same day had rorid his Banner; and he all alone pursued john de Helenes, a squire of Picardy, who fled from the Battle: and when he had followed him the space of a League, the said john turned again, and laid his Sword in the Rest in stead of his Spear, and so came running towards the Lord Berkley, who lift up his Sword to have stricken the squire: but when he saw the stroke come, he turned from it, so that the Englishman lost his stroke; and john struck him, as he passed, on the Arm, so that the Lord Berkley's Sword fell into the Field. When he saw his Sword down, he lighted suddenly from his Horse, and came to the place where his Sword lay: and as he stooped down to take up his Sword, the French squire did pick his Sword at him, and by happen struck him through both the Thighs, so that the Knight fell to the Earth, and could not help himself. And john alighted from his Horse, and took the Knight's Sword that lay on the Ground, and came to him, and demanded if he would yield him, or not. The Knight then demanded his name. Sir said he, I height john of Helenes but what is your name? Certainly said the Knight, my name is Thomas, and I am Lord of Berkley, a fair Castle on the River of Severne, in the Marches of Wales. Well Sir, quoth the squire, than ye shall be my Prisoner; and I shall bring you in safeguard, and I shall see, that you shall be healed of your hurt. Well, said the Knight, I am content to be your prisoner; for ye have by Law of Arms won me. Th●re he swore to be his prisoner, Rescue or no Rescue. Then the squire drew forth the Sword out of the Knight's Thighs, and the wound was open. Then he wrapped and bound the Wound, and set him on his Horse, and so brought him fair and easy to Chaterlerant, and there tarried more than fifteen days for his sake, and did give him remedy for his hurt: And when he was somewhat amended, than he hate him ● Litter, and so brought him, at his ease, to his house in Picardy. There he was more than a year, till he was perfectly hole. And when he departed, he paid for his ransom six thousand Nobles; and so this squire was made a Knight, by reason of the profit he had of the Lord Berkley. For payment of which sum Henry D. of Lancaster, and Sir Frank de Hale were his sureties 
* Ex Autogr. apud Berkley. .  
After this, scil. in 33 Edw. 3. he was in 
e Rot. Franc. 33 E 3. m. 2.  another expedition then made into France.  
Thus far for his military employments.  
As to his domestic retinue, who took 
f Ex Comp. Hospic●●i in Cas●●● de Berkley.  wages and Livery, he had 
g Ex comp. Hospic●●i in Cas●●● de Berkley.  no less than twelve Knights, sometimes more; each of them having two servants and a Page: and twenty four Esquires, who had each of them one man, and a Page.  
I come now to his works of Piety.  
In 11 Edw. 3. he gave 
h Ex ipso A●togr. apud Berkley.  certain Lands in Porthury, to the Vicar of that Church for ever, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Lady Eve, his Mother, upon St. Nicholas day, by Placebo and Dirige, with a Mass. And to the two Chaplains there, if present, two pence a piece. Also to do the like upon the Anniversary of Margaret his Wife, and his own, when he should depart hence.  
He likewise 
i Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3▪  gave thirty shillings per annum out of his Manor of Bedminster; as also a Message in Bristol, for a Priest to sing in the Abbey Church of St. Austin's, for the soul of the Margaret, his own Soul, and all the faithful deceased.  
Also 
k Ibid. p. ●. m. 31.  a Message, fifty acres of Land, and forty shillings Rend in Portbury, for a Priest to sing in our Lady Chapel there, for the Souls of all his Ancestors, himself, his Successors, and all the faithful deceased.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he founded 
l Ex ipso Autogr. apud. Berkley.  a Chantrey in the Chapel of S. Maurice at Neuport (near Berkley) endowing 
m Ex ipso Autogr. apud. Berkley.  it with divers Lands and Rents in Berkley, Wotton, Alkington, and Hull. The like Chantry 
n Ex 〈◊〉▪ abide.  in his Manor of Side. Another 
o Ex 〈◊〉▪ abide.  in the Chapel of Wortley, in the Parish of Wotton: A fourth 
p Ex 〈◊〉▪ abide.  in the Chapel of Cambridge, in the Parish of Slymbridge.  
He also gave 
q Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  to the Chantrey-Priest of our Lady, in the Church of Berkley, and to his successors, divers Lands in Hamme, to hold an Anniversary on the day of Petronilla the Virgin, for the Lord Maurice his Father, in Berkley Church: As also for Margaret his Wife; and for himself after his decease. The like 
r Claus. 19 E. 3. m. 2●▪ in dorso.  Chantrey in 9 Edw. 3. he founded in the Chapel of St. Katherine- Pull, near Bristol, endowing 
s Claus. 19 E. 3. m. 2●▪ in dorso.  it with Lands in Portbury, Eston, and Bedminster. And the same year another 
t Ibid. m. 26 in dorso.  in the Church of Overe.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he gave 
u Ex ipso ●●togr. apud Berkley.  divers Lands in the Suburbs of Bristol, to the Friers-hermites' of Bristol. And purchased 
x Ex Autogr. Ibid.  of the Abbot of St. Augustine's, a place within that Monastery, for a Priest of his own to dwell in; and to pray for the Souls of all the faithful departed; endowing the Priest with competent Lands.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he erected 
a Ex Autogr. abide.  an Hermitage in Bedminster. And 
b Ex Autogr. abide.  gave to the Warden of S. Catherines, at Bedminster, a parcel of Land near to his Hospital, to pray for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and for the Soul of Margaret his Wife.  
In 22 Edw. 3. he Founded 
c Pat. 22 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  another Chantry, in the Abbey of S. Augustine's, endowing it with divers Lands, to sing for the Soul of Margaret his late Wife, and his own Soul.  
And upon Palm-Sunday, in 23 Edw. 3. he offered 
d 〈…〉  to our Lady at Berkley, in Berkley Church, a pound of Wax, Pro Candelâ caritatis; and a Bushel of fine Wheat, Pro Pane benedicto; which he afterwards continued, as did also his Successors for many Generations.  
In 24 Edw. 3. he Founded 
e Ex Regist. Ep●●c W●gora.  a like Chantry at Worcester.  
In 25 Edw. 3. he gave 
f Ibid.  divers Lands to the Chantry of Shepperdine by Hill, in the confines of Berkley Hundred, for the better maintenance of the Priest singing there. And in 26 Edw. 3. gave 
g Ex Compot. apud Berkley, 38 Ed. 3.  a yearly Rent of three pound six shillings eight pence, to a Priest to sing for the Soul of Margaret his Wife, in S. Augustine's Church in Bristol.  
The like 
h Ex Compot. apud Berkley, 38 Ed. 3.  Rent to another Priest, to sing for her in the Monastery of Remsham.  
This Thomas had two wives; first Margaret 
i Newl. Ped. , one of the Daughters to Roger de Mortimer, Earl of March; by whom he had issue four sons, viz. 
k Newl. Ped.  Maurice, Roger, Thomas, and Alphonsus; and a Daughter 
l Newl. Ped.  called joan, who became the Wife 
m Ibid.  of Sir Reginald Cobham Knight, having for her portion 
n Ibid.  two thousand pounds in Money, and the Manor of Langley- Burell. Which Margaret died 
o Ibid.  5 May, An. 1337. (11 Edw. 3.) and was buried 
p Ibid.  in the great Tomb, under the Arch, between the elder Chapel of our Lady, and the North Isle, in the Abbey of S. Augustine's by Bristol.  
His second Wife was Katherine, Daughter 
q Ibid.  of Sir john Clivedon Knight, and Widow 
r Ibid.  of Sir Peter le Veel Knight, by whom he had issue 
s Ibid.  Thomas, Maurice, Edmund, and john. Which Catherine long surviving him, Founded 
t 〈…〉  a Free-School and a Chantry, at Wo●ton under E●ge; as also 
u Ibid.  S. Andrews Chantry in Berkley Church; and held 
x 〈…〉 , during her life, of her said Husbands Grant, Inter alia, the Manors of Beve●ston, Tockington, Over, Compton, Greenfield, and Kings Weston, in Com. Gloc. All which, after her death, came to Sir john Berkley, than her only Son, the rest dying young in the life time of their Father.  
¶ This Thomas the third, after his Said second Marriage, and issue by that venture; by virtue of the King's Licence, levied a Fine 
y Ex ipso Autogr▪ apud Berkley.  Term. Pasch. 23 Edw. 3. to one William Side, and other of his Chaplains, and Servants, of his Castle of Berkley; together with the Manors of Berkley, Hamme, Appleridge, Alkinton, Hinton, Wotton, Simondsal, Camme, Cowley, Slimbridge, and Upton S. Leonard: As also of the Hundred of Berkley, and the Advowson of the Churches of Wotton and Slimbrigge, with a render back to himself for life; and after to Maurice, his Son and Heir Apparent, and to the Heirs-male of his Body; with Remainder to the Heirs-male of the Body of himself, by Catherine his second Wife, etc.  
The like Fine 
z Ex ipso Autogr. ibid.  was levied by him in Trin. Term, 26 Edw. 3. of the Manor and Hundred of Portbury. Which (upon what foresight cannot be determined) did happen to be the preservation of the Castle and Honour, to the Heirs-male of his Family.  
Having thus prudently settled the chiefest part of his estate, and spent the most of his age in those Military employments. Which much added to his same, he departed 
a Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  this life upon the twenty seventh of October, (being the eve of Simon and jude) in An. 1361. (35 Edw. 3.) and was buried 
b Newl. Ped.  in Berkley Church, near to the Grave of Catherine his last Wife, leaving Maurice his eldest Son to succeed him, whose Homage the King respited 
c Rot. Pin. 〈◊〉 supra. ; Roger, Thomas, and Alfonsus, dying 
d Newl. Ped.  without issue.  
¶ This Maurice 
Maurice 4▪  in 11 Edw. 3. being 
a Ex Comp. Garderobae in castro de Berkley.  then but seven years of age, was 
b Ex Comp. Garderobae in castro de Berkley.  taken into Scotland, by his Father, and there Knighted. And the year following, though but eight years old, married Elizabeth, the Daughter of Hugh le Despenser.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was 
c Ex alio▪ Comp. de eodem An.  in that voyage of Granado; and there continued 
d Ex alio▪ Comp. de eodem An.  till 18 Edw. 3. And in 20 & 21 Edw. 3. was 
e Ex Comp de iisdem annis, ibid.  still beyond the Seas.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he 
f Rot. Vascon. 29 Ed. 3. m. 8.  attended Prince Edward into Gascoigne. And in 30 Edw. 3. being 
g Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  with his Father in the Battle of Poict●ers was sore wounded. This is all that I have seen in reference to his Warlike Actions. Touching his Devotions, it appears, That in 14 Edw. 3. (when he was but ten years of age) he obtained 
h Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  Licence of the King to found a Chantry in the Church of Came, and to endow it with two Messages, two yard Land, and five pound Rent, in Berkley, Came, and Wotton: And that in 23 Edw. 3. he gave 
i Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  divers Lands in Portbury, unto one Walter Rope, his Chaplain, to pray daily in the Chapel there, for the good estate of his Father, and of the Lady Catherine, than his Wife: Likewise of himself and Elizabeth, his own Wife; as also for the Souls of the Lord Maurice, and Lady Eve, (his Grandfather and Grandmother) and for the Soul of the Lady Margaret his own Mother. The like 
k Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  Grant he made of divers Lands in Portbury, in 28 Edw. 3. unto Richard March, his Chaplain.  
And in 40 Edw. 3. gave 
l Ex Autogr▪ ibid.  to William Winchcomb, his Chaplain, an House opposite to the Gate of S. Augustine's Abbey, near Bristol, with a Garden and Dove-house; as also divers Houses in Broadstreet, within the Town of Bristol, to pray in that Monastery, and especially for the Soul of the Lady Margaret, his Mother. Moreover, 
m Ex ipso Autogr. apud Berkley.  to the end, that the two Chapels; one of our Lady, the other of S. john Baptist, Founded in his Castle at Berkley, might be renewed, and frequented at due hours, he procured an Indulgence 
n Ex ipso Autogr. apud Berkley.  from Pope Vrban the Second, of forty days Remission of Penance to every one, who should repair thereto, on the Festivals of the year to hear Masses; and devoutly say three Aves, or give any Vestments or Ornaments thereto.  
And having wedded 
o Ex Comp. apud Berkley.  Elizabeth, Daughter of Hugh Lord Spenser, (as is before observed) by whom he had issue 
p Newl. Ped.  four Sons, viz. Thomas, his eldest Son, and immediate Successor; james, from whom the Male-line of this Noble Family sprung; john, who▪ with Thomas his elder Brother, was 
q Rot. Franc. 4 R. 2. m. 15 & 16.  in that expedition of Britanny, 4 Rich. 2. but died without issue, and Maurice who attended 
r Ex Comp. apud Berkley.  Edward, Prince of Wales, in his French Wars: As also three Daughters, viz. Catherine, a Nun 
s Ex Comp. apud Berkley.  at Wherwell, Agnes and Elizabeth, who died 
t Ex Comp. apud Berkley.  unmarried; departed 
u ●sc. 42 E 3. m 12.  this life 8 june, 42 Edw. 3. and was buried 
x Newl. Ped.  in the Abbey of S. Augustine's, near Bristol, (never thoroughly cured 
y Newl. Ped.  of those wounds he received in the Battle of Poitiers, as it seems,) being then seized 
z 〈…〉  of the Manors of Wendon- Magna in Com. Essex; Bedminster, Portbury,; and Porteshed, in Com. Somers. Of the Castle, Town, and Hundred of Berkley▪ with its Members, viz. Ham, Appulrug, Alkinton, Hinton, Slimbridge, Covel, Upton S. Leonard, and Acton- Ilger, in Com. Gloc. As also of the Manor of Aure, with its Appurtenances, viz. Etelow and Blakney; and of the Hundred of Blideslaw, and Manor of Hurst, in the same County; Thomas, his Son and Heir (beforementioned) being 
a 〈…〉  at that time fifteen years of age.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas 4.  making proof of his age in 48 Edw. 3. had Livery 
b Claus 48 E. ●. m 30.  of his Inheritance; and the same year, was 
c Rot Franc. 48 E. 3. m. 10.  in that expedition then made into France, being of the Retinue 
d Rot Franc. 48 E. 3. m. 10.  unto Edmund de Mortimer, Earl of March.  
In 2 Rich. 2. he was employed 
e Rot. Franc. 2 R. 2. m. 18.  by Sea and Land, in the Wars of France and Spain.  
In 3 Rich. 2. he was retained 
f Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France, with an hundred Men at Arms, and as many Archers, under the conduct of Thomas of 〈◊〉, Earl of Buckingham, than the King's Lieutenant in those parts.  
In 4 Rich. 2. he was sent 
g Rot. Franc. 4 R 2. m. 14, 15 & 16.  into Britanny, with a Regiment of Men at Arms and Archers (his third Brother, Sir john, accompanying him) the Earl of Buckingham being still General.  
In 8 Rich. 2. he was retained 
h Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars with Scot●and, for forty days.  
In 10 Rich. 2. he entertained 
i Ex Comp. Ball de Slimbrigge de An. 〈◊〉 R 2. apud Berkley  the King at Berkley Castle.  
In 16 Rich. 2. his Wife being dead, he procured leave 
k Rot. Franc. 16 R. ●. m. ●0.  to travel beyond Sea with fifteen persons in his train, and a thousand marks in Money for his support in that journey.  
In 18 Rich. 2. he obtained a Grant 
l Cart. 18 & 19 R ●. n. 7.  for another Fair, at his Town of Berkley, every year, upon the Eve and Day of the Invention of the Holy Cross.  
And being 
m 〈…〉  at Flint Castle, upon the Resignation of King Richard the Second, on Michaelmass day following, testified 
n 〈…〉  the same in his presence in the Tower of London. And the morrow after, upon meeting of the three Estates in Parliament, a Bishop, Abbot, Earl, Baron, and Knight, being the Representatives chosen to receive the same there, he was 
o 〈…〉  the only Baron appointed for that purpose.  
In 2 Hen. 4. obtained a Charter 
p 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Weston, Walton, Porteshed, and Charlton juxta Wroxale, in Com. Somerset.  
In 3 Hen. 4. he received command 
q 〈…〉  to meet the King at hereford, to march against Owen Glendow●. In 4 Hen. 4. he was constituted 
r 〈…〉  one of the Wardens for the Marches of Wales, against the incursions of Glendowr, with power 
s Pat. 9 H 4. p. 1. m. 1●.  to command the Sheriffs of six Counties to be attendant on him, as need should require.  
In 5 Hen. 4. he was made 
t Claus. 5 H 4. p. 1. m. 5.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames, to the West and South; and sworn 
u Rot. Parl. 5 ●. 4. m. 〈◊〉.  of His Privy Council in open Parliament. He was likewise retained 
x Claus. 5 H. 4. p. 1. m▪ 20.  by Indenture to serve the King with three hundred Men at Arms, upon the Sea, for one quarter of a year, himself accounted▪ with eleven Knights, two hundred eighty five Esquires, six hundred Archers, seven Ships, seven Barges, and seven Ballingers, double manned with Mariners; having command to ●ail from Plymouth with some of those Ships to Bourdeaux.  
In the same year also he was sent 
y Comp. de ●odem an. in castro de Berkley.  to appease the tumults in Wales, raised by Owen Glendowr, and his partakers; being then made 
z Rot. Voiag. ut supra. m 18 & 19  Governor of the Castle of Brecknock, with Commission likewise to go to Sea, taking up six Barges, and as many Mariners, as should be requisite, at the King's wages.  
About which time he encountered 
a Tho. 〈◊〉▪ in modem anno.  with the Fleet of Owen Glendowr, near Milford-Haven, burned fifteen and took fourteen: And at another time, took 
b Tho. 〈◊〉▪ in modem anno.  fourteen more, wherein the Seneschal of France, and divers Captains of note were taken prisoners.  
In 6 Hen. 4. he had Commission 
c Pat. 6 H 4. m. 15. in dorso.  to Muster and Arm all able Men within the Counties of Gloucester, Bristol, and Somerset, to withstand the incursions of the Welsh.  
In this year he obtained a Grant 
d Cart 6 & 7 H. 4. n. 4.  for a weekly Market on the Wednesday, and three Fairs yearly at his Town of Pensans in Cornwall, viz. One upon the Eve and Day of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin, another on the Eve and Day of S. Peter in Cathedrâ; and the third, on the Eve and Day of the Nativity of our Lady.  
In 7 Hen. 4. he was 
e Rot. Vo●●ag. ut supra.  the chief Commander and Engineer for the Timber-works used in the Welsh Wars, and Siege of Lampadervaur in Wales.  
There is one thing more, the relation whereof I am not willing to pass by, viz. That he was a great lover of Learning, an especial favourer of that worthy person john Trevisa, Vicar of Berkley, in his time; of whom Bale 
f Balzi 〈◊〉. p. 518.  gives this Character, that he was Vir multâ eruditione atque eloquentiâ clarus. Which john, moreover, was a Cannon 
g Rot. Franc. 14 R. 2. m. 1●▪  of the Collegiate Church of Westbury in Com. Wilts, and translated into English, the Old and New Testament; as also, Bartholomaeus de Proprietatibus rerum; and dedicated it to him. Likewise, the Chronicle of Ranulph Higden, a Monk of Chester, commonly called Polycronicon; adding his Continuations thereto for fifty five years; and many other Works.  
This Thomas (about a year before his Father's death) took to Wife 
h Newl Ped▪ Ex ipso Autogr apud Berkley.  Margaret, the Daughter to Gerard Warren Lord l'Isle, by Alice his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Henry Lord Ties; the Marriage being solemnised 
i Ex Co●●● ibid.  at Wengrave in Com. Buck. (the said Lord l'Isles House.) Which Margaret, by the death of her Brother, without issue, became Heir to her Father; who soon after went to Berkley Castle, and made it his residence 
k Ex Co●●● ibid.  in his later days. His Son in Law, therefore having the prospect of so fair an estate, covenanted 
l Ex Autogr▪ apud Berk●●●●  with him, That he and the issue which he should beget on his Daughter, would after his death, always use and bear the Arms of the said Lord l'Isle; the Lordships and Lands which he had by her, being these, viz. 
m Ex Autogr. Ibid.  Charlton, T●tcote, Cloncon, Norbory, Langdon, Donn-Cary, Larkbear, in Com. 〈◊〉. Wengrave in Com. Buck. Kislingbury, Stow, and Church-Brampton, in Com. Northampt. Chilton-Foliot, Nethercote, Draycote, Horewell, Chikeld, Frishedon, in Com. Wilts. Kingston- l'Isle, Hordwell, Colcot, Ordestone, Buden, Caldicote, Cakewode, in Com. Berks. Shirbourne, Noke, Fretwell, in Com. Oxon. Aylwer●on, Trewarnake, Pensans, Mosshole, in Com. Cornub. Besides divers Advowsons' of Churches, and many Lands and Tenements in other places.  
Which Lady Margaret died 
n Newl. Ped.  at Wotton under Edge, 20 Martii, 15 Rich. 2. and lieth buried 
o Newl. Ped.  in the Parish Church there, under a fair Tomb: Thomas her Husband then surviving, who long afterwards, viz. Upon Sunday, the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, An. 1415. (3 Hen. 5.) by his Testament 
p 〈…〉  then declared; bequeathed unto the Fabric of that Church, wherein his Body should happen to be buried, a Cross gilt, with all the Relics included therein. To his Daughter, the Countess of Warwick, he thereby gave his best pair of Matins, as also one gilt Cup with twenty pound contained therein. To james his Nephew (viz. his next Heir-male, being Son of james, his Brother, already deceased) his best Bed, and great Cup of Jet; as also twenty Coats of Male, twenty Brestplates, twenty Helmets, and twenty Lances; and departing this life, at his said Manor of Wotton under Edge before specified, upon Tuesday the thirteenth of july, 5 Hen. 5. then seized 
q Esc. 5 H. 5. n 50.  as Tenant by the courtesy of England, after the death of Margaret his Wife, already deceased, and of the Inheritance of Elizabeth, than the Wife of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, his only child, by her the said Margaret, of the Lordships and Lands beforementioned (which Elizabeth was then 
r Esc. 5 H. 5. n 50.  thirty years of age) was buried in the Church at Wotton under Edge, near to the same Lady Margaret his late Wife; being then seized in his own right, of the Borough of Bridgewater, the Manor and Hundred of Bedminster, the Hundreds of Harcliff and Portbury, the third part of the Manor of Portshead, the Manors of Weston and Portbury, and the sixth part of the Hundred of Milverton, all in the County of Somerset. As also of the Manor of Aure, with its Members, Wike juxta Rodleswere, Acton Vlger, the Castle and Hundred of Berkley, with the Manors of Ham, Appulrugge, Aldington, Hinton, Wotton, Simondfall, Came, Coveley, Slimbrigge, and Upton S. Leonard, in the County of Gloucester.  
By another 
s 〈…〉  Inquisition it was also then found, That Thomas de Berkley, Grandfather to this deceased Thomas, being seized in his Demesn as of Fee, of the Castle of Berkley; and of the Manors of Berkley, Ham, Appultugge, Alkinton, Hinton, Wotton, Simondshale, Came, Covely, Slimbrigge, and Upton S. Leonard; as also of the Hundred of Berkley, view of Frankpledge with its Appurtenances; and of the Advowsons' of the Churches of the said Manors of Wotton and Slimb●igge, did levy a Fine in 23 Edw. 3. of the said Castle, Manors, etc. unto William de Syke, and others; who thereupon reconveyed them to the said Thomas, the Grandfather, to hold for life; with the Remainder to Maurice his Son, and the Heirs-male of his Body; and for default of such issue, to the Heirs-male of the said Thomas, by Catherine then his Wife; and for want of such issue, to the right Heirs of him the said Thomas. And, that he the said Thomas, the Grandfather, took to Wife Elizabeth, by whom he had issue Thomas de Berkley, his Son and Heir, and james a younger Son: Which james took to Wife Elizabeth, and had issue james, then living. And, that afterwards the said Maurice died seized of that Castle, and other the premises, whereupon they descended to him the said Thomas, the Son of Maurice, as Son and Heir-male; who dying seized of them, leaving no Issue-male of his Body begotten, they ought to descend to james de Berkley, then living, as Cousin and next Heir-male to Thomas, the Son of Maurice: And that the said james, Cousin and Heir-male to Thomas, (as above is expressed) being then of full age, had Livery of the Premises, etc. his homage being respited.  
By what, therefore, hath been already observed, it is apparent, that to Elizabeth, the only Daughter of the said Thomas the Fourth, all the Lands which came by her Mother; as also all those, whereof her Father died seized in Fee-simple, or Fee-tail General (which were about thirty Lordships, in the Counties of Gloucester, Somerset, Bucks, Wilts, Northampton, Devon, Cornwall, Oxon, Berks; the City of London, Bristol, and other places, besides Advowsons' of Churches, etc.) descended. As also, that the said james, his Cousin and next Heir-male, was, by virtue of the before specified Entail, to enjoy the Castle and Barony, with all those other Lordships contained in the said Fine.  
But before I come to speak of this james, I think it expedient to take some notice of james his Father, who so died in the life time of his elder Brother; in regard, that by him, the Male-line of this Noble and Ancient Family, became thus preserved.  
This james (the Father) was 
t March, fol. 48 a.  a Knight, and married 
u Newl. Ped.  Elizabeth (sometimes written Isabel) the Daughter and Heir of Sir john Bloet Knight, and of the Lady Catherine Wogan his Wife, by whom he had 
x Ex quibusdam Scriptis in castro de Berkley.  the Manors of Raglan, Talgarth, Tore, Edishall, Straddewy, and others; as also the Manor of Daglingworth in Com. Gloc.  
To this Sir james and Elizabeth, King Henry the Fourth, in the first year of His Reign, confirmed 
y Ex quibusdam Scriptis in castro de Berkley.  the Town and Castle of Raglan in Com. Monmouth; which Earl Richard, Son to Earl Gilbert, had given to Walter Bloet (his Ancestor) and his Heirs temp. H 2.  
In 4 Hen. 4. he was made Governor 
z Claus. 4 H 4. ●. 1.  of the Castle of Tretour in Wales; and required 
a Claus. 4 H 4. m. 1.  to fortify it against the great Rebel, Owen Glendowr.  
By his Testament 
b 〈…〉 , bearing date at Bristol, on the morrow after the Feast of S. Dunstan, An. 1404. (5 Hen. 4.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of S. Augustine's, near Bristol, in his Father's Tomb; and gave six marks to find ● Priest, to celebrate Divine Service there, for the health of his Soul. To james his Son, he gave all his Habiliments pertaining to War, constituting Isabel his Wife, and him the said james his Son, his Executors; and departed 
c Newl. Ped.  this life 13 junii, 6 Hen. 4. leaving issue james, his said Son, his Heir; and Maurice, a younger Son, who died 
d Newl. Ped.  without issue.  
¶ Which james, 
james 1.  then 
e Ex Autogr. in castro de Berkley.  aged twenty three years and upwards, had 
f Ex Autogr. in castro de Berkley.  likewise from his Father and Mother, divers other Lordships and Lands, than what descended to him by the Entail beforementioned, viz. The Manors of Ragland, Talgarth, Tore, Edishall, Stradway, with some other in Wales; and Dalingworth in Com. Gloc. As also, by other means, the Manors of Sages, Little Marshfield, and Arlingham, in that County.  
But the Earl of Warwick, and his Wife, being 
g Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  at Wotton, or Berkley Castle, at the time of the death of Thomas the fourth, and having thereby advantage to take away what of the Evidences they pleased, possessed 
h Pat 6. H. 5. m 29.  themselves of Berkley Castle; and all other the Lands and Lordships so Entailed on the Heir-male, as hath been observed. And having so done, procured a Grant 
i Pat 6. H. 5. m 29.  from the King of the custody of all those Lands, as long as they should remain in the Crown; under such a value, as they should be rated at in the Offices to be thereupon found. And not only so, but, the next ensuing year, obtained as absolute discharge 
k 〈…〉  of that Rent. Whereupon he kept 
l 〈…〉  Courts, in the name of himself and his Wife, without any respect at all had to the Kings Grant; she pretending a clear right to them all, as also to the Barony.  
And notwithstanding that, this james, upon a Writ of Diem clusit extremum, by him sued out (after much opposition by the Earl of Warwick) was found 
m Esc. 5 H. 5. n 50. (ut supra.)  Heir, and Rightful Inheritor to the Castle of Berkley, and all those twelve Lordships mentioned in that Fine of the Three and twentieth of Edward the third, and had Livery accordingly Awarded: Yet did 
n E● Vet. Script in castro de Berkley.  that Earl, and his Wife, retain the said Castle, Lordship, and Manors, 
o E● Vet. Script in castro de Berkley.  until, upon a Remonstrance of his Right, King Henry the Fifth, commanded possession to be given unto him.  
But, after the death of that King, the Earl of Warwick entered 
p Ibid.  again upon the Manor of Wotton, and other Lordships, and laid 
q Ibid.  siege to the Castle of Berkley; in which siege many were hurt and slain. Whereupon, by mediation of Friends, there being a Reference 
r Ibid.  to Philip Morgan, then Bishop of Worcester, and Sir john juyn, afterward Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench; they Awarded 
s Ibid. , that the said Earl, should, during his natural life, retain the Manors of Wotton, Cowley, and Simondshale; and that the rest comprised in the before specified Fine, should be to the said james, and the Heirs-male of his Body.  
But, notwithstanding all this, through the potency of that. Earl, this james, could not, according to the course of Law, obtain Livery of those Lands out of the King's hands.  
Nor could it be any wonder, considering how powerful a Man the Earl of Warwick was in those days, and that many of the Servants to the late Lord Thomas, were so obsequious to him, exercising all their skill to give him countenance in this business: One of them, viz. Lionel Sea-brooke (sometime Steward of the House to the said Lord Thomas) in 6 Hen. 5. deposing 
t Ibid.  before the Major of Southampton; that, his Lord and Master deceased, the year before his death, showed him an old Deed of Entail of the Castle and Lordship of Berkley, made by Robert Fitz-Harding, which he then read; and, that his Lord snatched it from him, saying, He knew the Contents thereof: And another (about the same) viz. john Bone, Vicar of Berkley, and one of the Executors of the same Lord Thomas, made Oath 
u Ibid.  before the Major of Bristol: that the said Lord Thomas, about the time of his passage into Britanny, to conduct the Queen into England, Enfeoffed him and others, of the Castle, Lordship, and Hundred of Berkley, and all his Lands in Glocestershire; as also of the Hundred of Portbury, the third part of the Manor of Portesheved, the Manors of Walton, and Bedminster, with the Hundreds of Bedminster, and Harclive, to hold in Fee without any condition; likewise, that Livery and Seism was executed thereupon, and Courts h●ld by those Feoffees accordingly.  
By means of which Affidavits, the Earl of Warwick took such encouragement and confidence; that, in 6 Hen. 5. he procured a Confirmation 
x Ibid.  of those ancient Charters made by King john, touching the Manor and Barony of Berkley, and all Berkley-Hernesse; and thereupon, with the assistance of divers servants of the said deceased Lord Thomas, besieged 
y Ibid.  Berkley Castle: But by the interposition of Philip Morgan, then Bishop of Worcester (before specified) and divers Gentlemen of the Country, he was constrained 
z Ibid.  to leave hi● siege.  
This james therefore, well discerning the potency of that Earl, saw no way to right himself, but by the power of some greater Man; and accordingly applied 
a Ibid.  himself to Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (the King's Brother) to whom he promised 
b Ibid.  a thousand marks to be paid within one year and an half after; and so by his means obtained 
c Rec. de Term. M●●h. 9 H 5. Rot. 21.  his Livery. Which being effected, he paid 
d 〈…〉  his Relief as a Baron, and had Summons 
e 〈…〉  to Parliament thereupon.  
But here it will not be impertinent to observe, That part of the Award made by Philip Morgan, Bishop of Worcester, and john juyn (afterward Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench) for composing some of the differences (upon a Reference and Mutual Bonds by the said Earl, and this james) was made 
f Ex ipso A●togr. in castro de Berkley.  24 Nou. 3 Hen. 6. The other, whereby the Manors of Wotton, Simondsall, and Cowley, with certain Lands in Frampton upon Severne, Cromall, Acton, Kingscote, and Mochelhampton, in Com. Gloc. The Hundreds of Harclive and Portbury; the Manors of Portbury, Limeridge-Wood, Weston, and Gordan; and certain Lands in Uphill and Cri●ton in Com. Somerset. which were Awarded to the said Earl for life; as also the Manors of Came, Hinton, and Slimbridge, with all Lands therein being in Com. Gloc. to the said james, and the Heirs-male of his Body, was made 
g 〈…〉  6 Octob. 4 Hen. 6. And that this Peace held for thirteen years ensuing, viz. So long as that Earl did live.  
But after his death (notwithstanding that Arbitrement) it was by several Inquisitions found 
h 〈…〉 , that he died seized of all those Lordships and Lands before mentioned, as Tenant by the Courtesy of England; and that Margaret, Eleanor, and Elizabeth, were his three Daughters and Heirs. Which Inquisitions were so found, through the means and interest of the Husbands of those Daughters, (all very powerful Men in that time:) Nevertheless, this james kept 
i 〈…〉  the possession of Cowley, Wotton, and Simondsall, as he did of Came and Hinton, for full three years; but not without great Suits, Contentions, Quarrels, and some Bloodshed.  
Howbeit, after all this (viz. From the seventeenth to the six and twentieth of Henry the Sixth) another Award 
k 〈…〉  was made at Cirencester, betwixt this james, and those three Coheirs, with their respective Husbands; by the Lords, Ferrer and Beauchamp, Sir john Fortescue, and William Yeluerton, Justices of the Court of King's Bench, and others; wherein, reciting the former Award, so made by the Bishop of Worcester, and Judge juyn, they again Awarded to those three Coheirs, the Manors of Wotton, Simondsall, and Cowley, in Fee; as also all other the Lands in 4 Hen. 6. Awarded to the Earl of Warwick, except twenty two marks Rend in Frampton, and ten pound Rend in Slimbridge; and to james, and the Heirs-male of his Body, the Manors of Came, Hinton, Slimbridge, Hurst, Portbury, and all other the Lands then in controversy in those places.  
But that Award did not satisfy this james, insomuch, as all violent means being used 
l 〈…〉  to compel his assent thereto, he kept 
m 〈…〉  home, and manned 
n 〈…〉  his Castle with what strength he had, for his own preservation, his Lady, in the mean time, soliciting 
o 〈…〉  his business at London.  
Hereupon Margaret, the eldest of those three Coheirs (than Countess of Shrewsbury,) being thus seized of Wotton, Simondsall, Cowley, etc. by 
p Ibid.  practice with one Rice Tewe, a servant to this Lord james, and his Porter of Berkley Castle, got 
q Ibid.  the Lord l'Isle (her Son) with a number of armed Men, into it; and there surprising the Lord james, and his four Sons, kept 
r Ibid.  them in prison by the space of eleven weeks; by which hard usage, he was forced to seal 
s 〈…〉  unto certain unreasonable Covenants: And shortly after carried 
t 〈…〉  them, with strong Guards, unto the Grey-Fryars at Bristol, and there compelled 
u 〈…〉  them to be bound in divers Recognizances of the Statute Staple, in twelve thousand two hundred and eighty pounds, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, and the said Margaret, his Countess; whereunto, for fear of being murdered, they did submit 
x 〈…〉 .  
During which time of such their durance, they were also forced to seal 
y 〈…〉  unto divers Deeds of Assurance, of those three Lordships, to the said Coparceners (whereof one was a Lease for two years, unto them and their Husbands, of the very Castle of Berkley, excepting Habitation and Houseroom for himself, his four sons, and six servants: As also Releases and Bonds, to perform all that they had been thus forcibly constrained unto; and moreover, to acknowledge 
z 〈…〉  divers Statutes before the Major of Bristol, in great sums, to ratify all Feoffments and Grants, so injuriously from them extorted: And after all this, hurried them back to Berkley, and thence to Cirencester; where, upon a Commission than sat, this james pleaded 
a Ibid.  his title as Heir-male, by virtue of that Fine levied in 23 Edw. 3. But coming to the Bar, after Replication, rejoinder, and Surrejoynder, Issue being joined, and a Jury returned from the most remote parts of the Country; the Jury found 
b Ibid.  that Entail made in King Henry the Thirds time, to Maurice Lord Berkley, the second of that name, and unto Isabel his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies, according at it was laid down in the Inquisition taken after the death of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick (before mentioned) in 18 〈◊〉 6. and assessed 
c Ibid.  Damages to an hundred 〈◊〉, and costs of Suit to twenty pounds. Howbeit, though 
d Ibid.  Judge Bingham, who lived twenty years after, taking notice of those irregular actings, would never certify that Record; yet it was after certified 
e Ibid.  by his Widow, upon a Writ of Certiorari in 4 Hen. 7.  
But notwithstanding all this, the Lord james was not freed: For 
f Ibid.  his Lady being at Gloucester, following his business; the Earl of Shrewsbury, and his Son, the Lord l'Isle, being then also there, to inquire upon the Oyer and Terminer, imprisoned 
g Ibid.  her in that Castle, and there kept 
h Ibid.  her till she died.  
Nay, such was the violence and cruelty of this Countess Margaret, that she caused 
i Ibid.  james and Thomas, two younger Sons of this Lord james, to be carried beyond Sea; 〈◊〉 james was slain in the same 
k 〈…〉.  Battle with john, Earl of Shrewsbury, her Husband; and Thomas being there taken prisoner, was put 
* 〈…〉  to ransom. She likewise kept 
l 〈…〉  this Lord james, for full two years, out of his Castle at Berkley, and out of all the Lands and Lordships thereto belonging; in the mean time, making 
m 〈…〉  great spoil and waste upon them.  
¶ Having thus carried this worthy person, through these many, and not ordinary troubles and disturbances, which attended that 〈◊〉 inheritance, so divolved to him by virtue of the Entail of his Great Grandfather; I shall now briefly take notice of what is most memorable of him otherwise.  
In 7 Hen. 5. upon 
n 〈…〉  that notable Rebellion of Owen Glendowr, and the Welsh. when the French came to Milford-Haven with an hundred and forty Sail, he burned 
o Ypod. Neustr. 〈◊〉 eodem an▪ p. 175. n. 30.  fifteen of that Fleet; and in 9 Hen. 5. was summoned 
p Claus. de 〈◊〉 anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst other the Peers of this Realm: So likewise 
q 〈…〉  to all the Parliaments of King Henry the Sixth's time. And married three Wives, first, 
r 〈…〉  ... Daughter to Humphrey Stafford of Hoke in Dorsetshire, by the directions 
s 〈…〉  of his Uncle Thomas Lord 〈◊〉, in 3 Hen. 5. but she died 
t 〈…〉  young without issue. Secondly, Isabel 
u 〈…〉 , eldest Daughter of Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Marshal of England, Widow of Henry Ferrer, Son and Heir of William Lord Ferrer of Groby, who died in his Father's life time: Which Marriage was solemnised 
x 〈…〉  in 2 Hen. 6. by whom he had issue 
y 〈…〉  four Sons and three Daughters.  
This Noble Lady, being barbarously imprisoned 
z 〈…〉  at Gloucester, by Margaret, Countess of Shrewsbury (as hath been already observed) died 
a 〈…〉  in the Castle there, upon Saturday before the Feast day of S. Michael the Archangel, An. 1452. 31 Hen. 6. and lieth buried 
b 〈…〉  in the Choir of the Greyfriars within that City. Thirdly, joan 
r Ex ipso Autogr. abide. , Sister to john the second Earl of Shrewsbury, and Daughter 
s Ex ipso Autogr. abide.  to john, slain at Chatillon. Which marriage was contrived out of a politic respect; viz. to draw from Margaret the Countess (his greatest adversary) her chiefest props; viz. her Son in Law, and Daughter. Which joan had no issue by him, but, surviving, became the Wife 
t Ex ipso Autogr. abide.  of Edmund Hungerford, Esquire.  
This james Lord Berkley died at Berkley Castle, about the end of November, Anno 1463. (3 Edw. 4.) and lieth buried 
* 〈…〉  under a Tomb of Alabaster, in a Chapel on the South side of the high Altar in the Parish Church of Berkley, which Chapel he built.  
By his second Wife he had all his Issue 
y Ex Vet. Scriptis apud Berkley. ; viz. four Sons, and three Daughters; viz. William, and Maurice who succeeded; james imprisoned in France, with his Father and brethren, and there slain (as already hath been observed) and Thomas (prisoner also in France, and Ransomed) who was progenitor to the Berkleys of Worcestershire and Herefordshire.  
Of his Daughters; Elizabeth was the Wife 
z Ibid.  of Thomas Burdet of Arrow, in Comit. Warw. Esq Isabel of 
a Ibid.  Thomas Try, of Hardwik, in Com. Glouc. Esq and Alice of 
b Ibid.  Richard Arthur of Cla●ton near Portbury, in Com Somers. Esq.  
¶ I come now to William 
William Marquis Berkley.  his eldest Son, and immediate successor; who about the thirteenth year of his age, attended ᶜ Henry the Cardinal, Bishop of Winchester.  
In 17 Hen. 6. he went 
d Ibid.  to Calais, and there received 
e Ibid.  the Order of Knighthood: and at the time of his Father's death, was 
f Ibid.  thirty eight years of age, but unmarried▪ This William stood in such favour with King Edward the fourth, that he was advanced 
g Cart. ab an. 19 usque 22 Ed. 4 n 6. , by him, to the dignity of a Viscount; scil. 21 Apr. 21 Edw. 4. and soon after for his attendance at Counsels, had a grant 
h Pat 22. E 4. p. 2. m. ●.  from that King, of an hundred marks per annum, during his life, to be received out of the Customs in the Port of Bristol. Nor was he for a while, in less favour with King Richard the third being by him created 
i Car●▪ 1 R. 3 m. 1.  Earl of Nottingham, 28 junii, in the first year of his Reign. But soon after, adhering 
k Pol Vi●g. p 5●●. n. 20.  to Henry Duke of Buckingham, in his design for the pulling down of King Richard; seeing 
l Pol Vi●g. p 5●●. n. 20.  those forces which the Duke had raised in order thereto, to desert him; for his security, against the rage of King Richard, he fled into Britanny, unto Henry Earl of Richmund (together with divers others who were wellwishers to that Earl) for which respect, shortly after that Earl had obtained the Crown of this Realm, by the name of Henry the seventh, 
m Pol Vi●g. p 5●●. n. 20.  he was constituted 
n Pa●. 1 H. 7. p. ●.  Earl Marshal of England, with limitation of that great Office, to the Heirs male of his Body; and a Fee of twenty pounds Per annum. And in 4 H. 7. advanced 
o Cart de an. 4 Hen 7.  to the dignity of a Marquis.  
Thus much as to his Titles.  
Being in such favour with King Edward the fourth he exhibited a Petition 
p Ex Vet. Scriptis in Castro de Berkley.  to him; whereby, making claim to the Manors of Wotton, Simondsall, Cow●cy, Newleys, and Sagestond; he represented the imprisonment of his Father, brethren, and himself by the Earl of Shrewsbury, and his Countess (through the Treachery of Rice the Porter of Berkley Castle) and thereby complained▪ that they were constrained to Scal Writings, and acknowledge Statutes, in fifteen thousand pounds and upwards; and moreover set forth the barbarous usage of his Mother by imprisonment at Gloucester, where by duress she lost her life.  
The King therefore referring 
q Ibid.  the business to the Lord Chancellor, for examination and report; Margaret the Countess, in her own defence, complained 
r Ibid.  against him, for his riotous entry into her house at Wotton, and the mischief he did there by defacing it, and carrying away her goods; for satisfaction whereof certain Statutes were acknowledged (as the confessed) but never paid.  
But after this, scil. in 6 Ed. 4. he again complained, by a Bill 
s 〈…〉 Cancel. in Castro de Burkley.  in Chancery, against that Countess; alleging, that ●he had practised, with one Chamberlain, to murder him as he was to ride to London: as also with one Holt, his own servant, who had the keeping of Berkley Castle, to exclude him, and keep it to her ●e shoof. Which charge she, in her answer, denied; affirming, that Chamberlain's business, was only to arrest him; acknowledging her practice with Holt, with justification, that the right to that Castle was hers.  
But before any Witnesses were herein examined, the Countess died 
t Vet Scripo apud Berkley. Esc. 7 E▪ 4.  (viz. 14 junii, an. 1468. (7 Ed. 4.) And by her death, left 
u Ibid.  to Thomas Talbot, Viscount L'isle, her Grandson, those Manors of Wotton and Simondsall, with the Borough of Wotton, the moiety of the Manor of Eriyngham, and divers Messages and Lands in Erlyngham, Cromhall, Alkington, Hurst, Dursley, Nibley, Thorncliffe, Kingescote, the sixth part of the Manor of Acton- Ilger, and divers Lands in Horwode, and Morcote; as also the Manor of Wike, by Arlingham; Sagersplace, and Sages●ond in Slymbridge; the Hundred of Wotton, heretofore called the Hundred of Berkley, and Advouson of the Church of Wot●on, in Com. Glouc. To all which this Lord William pretended title (though by partition betwixt this Countess and the Duchess Eleanore, and Elizabeth her other Sisters, they were allotted to her in lieu of other Lands allotted to them.) Which Thomas Viscount L'isle was then 
* Ibid.  nineteen years of age and upwards; and at that time Married 
x E● Vet. Script apud Berkley.  unto Margaret the Daughter of William Herbert E. of Pembroke.  
In this year also died 
y Ibid.  the Duchess Eleanore, and joan the Widow of john Talbot Viscount L'isle; whereupon the King committed 
z Ibid.  the custody of those Lands and Lordships, during the minority of the before-specified Thomas Viscount L'isle, unto the said E. of Pembroke.  
But it was not long after ere this young Viscount L'isle arrived to his full age; and thirsting after the Castle of Berkley, practised 
a Ibid.  with one Thomas Holt the keeper of Whitley Park, and one Maurice King, Porter of the Castle, to betray it into his hands; one Robert Veel (the Viscount's Engineer) being likewise an active 
b Ibid.  person in that design, giving Bond to 
c Ibid.  Maurice King in the sum of an hundred pounds, that so soon as the work should be accomplished, he should be made keeper of Wotton Park, with the Fee of five Marks per annum during his life.  
But this Plot being discovered by Maurict King, so much perplexed the Viscount L'isle, that he forthwith sent this Lord Berkley a Challenge, 
d Ex Autogr. ap●d Berkley.  requiring him of Knighthood and Manhood to appoint a day, and to meet him half way, to try their quarrel and title, to eschew the shedding of Christian Blood; or to bring the same day, the utmost of his power. This Letter of Challenge, under the hand of that Viscount was sent 19 Martii, 10 Ed. 4. he being than not 
e Esc. 10 E. 4.  fully twenty two years of age, having sued out his Livery upon the fourteenth of july before; and his Wife then with Child of her firstborn. Unto which the Lord Berkley returned this answer in Writing; viz. 
f Ex Script. apud Berkley.  that he would not bring the tenth man he could make; and bid him to meet on the morrow at Nybley-Green, by eight or nine of the Clock, which standeth (saith he) on the Borders of the Livelode that thou keepest untruly from me. Whereupon they accordingly met, and the Viscount L'isle's Vizor being up, he was slain 
g Ex Script. apud Berkley.  by an Arrow shot through his head.  
After which (the very same day) the Lord Berkley advanced to Wotton, and rifling 
h Ibid.  the House, took thence 
i Ibid.  many Writings and Evidences of the said Viscounts own Lands, with a suit of Arras Hangings, wherein his Arms and the Arms of the Lady joan his Mother (Daughter and Coheir to Thomas Chedder) were wrought; and brought them to Berkley Castle. To this Skirmish, came 
k Ibid.  divers from Bristol, Thornbury, the Forest of Deane, and other places, to the number of about a thousand; which exceeded what the Viscount brought.  
But the business did not so end; for the Widow of the Viscount L'isle brought her appeal 
l 〈◊〉 Rec. 11 E. 4. Rot. 8, 18. & 81.  against this William Lord Berkley, and against Maurice, and Thomas his two Brethren, for thus killing her Husband, with an Arrow through his Head; and a Dagger in his left Side, as she alleged. Whereupon, in the Parliament of 12 Ed. 4. upon Petitions on all parts, it was enacted 
m Rot. Parl. de ●odem ann. ; that for the appeasing of these variances, etc. thus moved, and of long time continued, the said Lord Berkley should quietly enjoy the Manor and Borough of Wotton under Edge, with the Manors of Simondshall, and Arlingham, paying to the said Margaret the Viscountess, an hundred pounds yearly, at St. Peter's Church in Gloucester, at four usual Feasts in the year. After which she the said Viscountess married Henry Bodrugan of Bodrugan in Cornwall.  
Nor did this yet determine the Controversy: for 
n Ex vet. Script. apud Berkley.  Sir Edward Grey, Knight (second Son to Elizabeth Lady Ferrer, Daughter to the Lady Isabel, this Lord William's Mother; who by marriage with Elizabeth eldest Sister and Coheir of the said Thomas Talbot Viscount L'isle, was, in her right, created 
o Ca●●. ab an. 15 usque 22 ● 4. n. 18.  Baron L'isle 14 Martii 15 Edw. 4. and afterwards Viscount 
p Cart. 1 R. 3. m. 3.  L'isle by King Richard the third, Margaret her other Sister and Coheir being dead without issue) began 
q Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  new suits for those Lands; which at length, through the mediation of Thomas Marques Dorset, elder Brothers Son to the said Lord Grey (as also friend and kinsman to this Lord William) were determined, by agreement 
r Ex Autogr. apud Berkley.  25 Feb. 21 Edw, 4. in manner following; viz. that the Lands so claimed, should remain to this Lord William, than Viscount Berkley, and to the Heirs male of his Body; with remainder to the said Lord L'isle, and Elizabeth his Wife, and to the Heirs of her the said Elizabeth for ever. And that the said Viscount Berkley, should grant an Annuity of twenty pounds per annum to them and to the Heirs of the said Elizabeth, issuing out of those Lands; but to cease upon the death of Margaret Vicountess L'isle, and then to be an hundred pounds per annum.  
But from this Agreement they afterwards fell off: And in 1 Hen. 7. he had a Grant 
* 〈…〉  of the Office of Marshal of England, to himself and the Heirs male of his Body, in as ample manner, as john Duke of Norfolk held it.  
This Lord William at length Marques Berkley (as hath been already showed) gave 
s Ex 〈◊〉 apud Berkley  certain Lands to the Nuns of Wallingwells, in Com. Nott. in respect whereof, they granted 
t Ex 〈◊〉 apud Berkley  to accept of him and his Heirs for ever, as one of their Founders. He was also a benefactor to the Monks of Worcester; for which cause they made him partaker 
* Ex. Autog. Ibid.  of all their Prayers and Alms.  
To the Friars Austin's in London, he gave 
x Ex Autog▪ Ibid.  an hundred pounds in money; in consideration whereof they were to say 
y Ex Autog▪ Ibid.  two Masses presently, and for ever at the Altar of our Lady and St. james, where the Body of jane Countess of Nottingham, his former Wife, lay buried, between those Altars.  
He had three Wives: first Elizabeth 
z Ibid.  Daughter of Reginald West Lord La War; from whom he was divorced 
a Ex quibusdam Scriptis apud Berkley. , by john Carpenter Bishop of Worcester, before he had any issue by her. Secondly jane 
b Ex quibusdam Scriptis apud Berkley. , Widow of Sir William Willoughby, Knight, Daughter 
c Ex quibusdam Scriptis apud Berkley.  of Sir Thomas Strangways, Knight; by whom he had issue Thomas and Katherine, who both died 
d Ex quibusdam Scriptis apud Berkley.  young; and were buried in the Chapel of Berkley-Church, with their Grandfather the Lord james. Which jane ᵉ died on St. Mathias day, 1 R. 3. and was buried 
f Ibid.  in the Friers-austines', in London, betwixt the Altars of our Lady and St. james.  
Thirdly Anne Daughter 
f Ibid▪  of john Fienes Lord Dacres of the South; who, surviving him, after married 
g Ibid.  to Sir Thomas Brandon, Knight, and died 
h Ibid▪  10 Sept. 13 Hen. 7. without any issue.  
But long before her death, doubting that he should have no Children; and taking occasion to except 
i Ex Auto●● Ibid.  against his Brother Maurice, for not marrying with a person of honourable parentage; by an Indenture 
k Ex Auto●● Ibid.  bearing date 10 Dec. 3 Hen. 7. he covenanted to assure the Castle and manor of Berkley, together with the Manors of Hamme, Appu●rugge, Hurst, Slymbridge, and Cowley, for want of issue of his own Body, unto King Henry the seventh and the Heirs male of his Body; and for default of such issue, to his own right Heirs. Likewise the Manors of Came, Alkington. Hinton, and Portbury, to the use of himself, and Anne his then Wife, and the Heirs of his Body; and for want of such to the King ut supra: in lieu whereof the King gave him leave to convey twenty five of his other Lordships to whom he pleased. 
* Ibid. Act of Par●. 〈…〉   
By this assurance he settled, for want of issue of his own Body, upon that King, and the Heirs Male of his Body, his Castle of Berkley, twelve Manors, and three Advousons', all in the County of Gloucester, two Manors in the County of Somerset; four in the County of Warwick; eight in the County of Leicester; six in the County of Derby; four in the County of Essex; five Manors, a Forest, a Chase, and a Barony in the County of Sussex; two Manors in the County of Surrey; four in the County of Huntingdon; one in the County of Hertford; three in the County of Cambridge; another Barony and four Manors in the County of Bedford; and others in some other Counties; as also divers Lands in Calais, Ireland, and Wales, with certain Hundreds, Royalties, and Knights fees; in consideration whereof he obtained the Office of Earl Marshal, and title of Marquis, to himself and the Heirs male of his Body.  
And besides all this he sold 
m Ex Scripis apud Berkley.  away and gave divers Lands and Lordships to Sir William Stanley, Lord Chamberlain of that King's Household, and others. Also to 
n Ex Scripis apud Berkley.  Sir Reginald Bray, Kt. his Manor of Ham in Comit. Bedf. with Kensington and Maryborne, in Com. Midd. as rewards of his Court-favors.  
Moreover, to 
o Ex Scripis apud Berkley.  Thomas Stanley Earl of Derby, for the like respect (in default of issue of his own Body) he gave the Manors of Donyngton, Thwayts, Threske, Hovingham, Kirkby-Malsard, and Burton in Lonesdale, in Com. Ebor. As also the Manors of Wenge, Segrave in Pen, and Marlowe, in Comit. Buck. the Manors of Denge, alias Dengy, in Com. Essex. Epworth, Belton, Haxey, Ouston and UUrote, in Com. Linc. Alspath, in Mereden, in Comit. Warw. Slagham, in Com. Suss. and Wisselee in Comit. Surr. to hold to the said Earl and the Heirs of his Body.  
He likewise settled 
p Ex Scripis apud Berkley.  the Manors of Hinton, and Kenet, in Com. Cantabr. to the use of himself for life; the remainder to Richard Willuby for life, then to the Heirs of his own body; the remainder to the Heirs male of the Body of the said Richard Willughby. So also the Manor of Caloudon, in Com. Warw. to the same parties, with the like remainders.  
To his then Wife, the Lady Anne, he, by his Will, devised all his Messages and Lands in the City of London, paying two hundred marks to the Friers-austines' there: and his house at Chelsey, in Com. Midd. to john Whiteing, and his heirs. The Manor of Great- Chesterford, he also settled 
r Ex Scripis apud Berkley.  on himself and the said Anne his Wife, and the heirs of his own body; the remainder to the King, and the Heirs male of his body; and having so done built a fair House thereon: which Manors so given to the King, were all established by Act of Parliament in 7 Hen. 7. so that he left nothing for his Heir.  
And by his Testament 
s Dogget qu. 11.  bearing date 5 Feb. ann. 1491. (7 Hen. 7.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Friars Austin's in London; thereby also willing, that his Executors should ordain two Friars perpetually to sing in the White Friars in Fleetstreet, in the suburbs of London, at the Altar of S● Gasion; there to pray for his Soul, and for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his Wife's Soul, and the Soul of his Son Sir Thomas Berkley for evermore. Likewise another Friar, perpetually to sing in the Gray-Friers at Gloucester, to pray for his own Soul, and the Souls aforesaid. Towards the building of which Gray-Friers, he gave twenty pounds.  
Moreover he willed, that his Executors should purchase Lands, to the value of ten marks yearly therewith to find a perpetual Chantry, at the Altar of our Lady of Pity, in Edworth, in Com. Linc. to pray for the Souls aforesaid for ever.  
Likewise, that they should purchase more Lands to the value of twenty two marks, therewith to find two perpetual Priests at Longbrigge, one of them daily to sing in the Chapel of the Trinity there; and the other in the Chapel of the Church of Berkley, where his Father and his said Son lay buried; to pray for their Souls for evermore: and to dispose of an hundred marks in building an House at Longbridge, for those Priests to dwell in; as also to buy Ornaments and Vestments for that Chapel of Longbridge, forty marks. Lastly, he willed that his Executors should purchase a Pardon from Rome, as large as might be had, for plein remission of the sins of all those, who would be confessed and contrite at Longbridge, from Evensong to Evensong, in the Feast of the Trinity; and there say three Pater Nosters, and three Aves for his Soul, and the Souls aforesaid.  
And departing 
t Esc 7 H 7. ●. 〈◊〉 in officio Armorum, f. 116. b.  this life on St. Valentines-day (viz. 14 Febr.) Anno 1491. (7 Hen. 7.) without issue, was accordingly buried 
u Stow's Survey of 〈◊〉 186. b.  in the Friars Augustine's at London, Maurice his Brother being his next Heir, but enjoyed nothing of the Honour; having incurred his displeasure for the reasons before expressed; the Castle of Berkley, with those Lands and Lordships which were the body of that ancient Barony, being by this Marquis given (as is before observed) to King Henry the seventh and the issue male from him descending.  
Which Maurice 
Maurice 5.  being thus disherited, became as active as he could for the regaining of what, in strictness of Law, was his right; having for his better help, to support himself in such Suits, wherein he became afterwards, for that end engaged in the fourteenth of Henry the Seventh, together 
* Pat. 14 ●▪ 7. p. 2.  with Thomas Earl of Surrey, as Cousins and Heirs to George Bewes, Brother of Agnes, Mother of Isabel, Widow of Sir Walter Cokesey, Knight, Livery 
x Pat. 14 ●▪ 7. p. 2.  of all the Manors and Lands belonging to the said George, Agnes, and Isabel.  
By which suits, through his prudence and diligent prosecution of them; he first recovered 
y Ex Au●●g● in Castro de Berkley.  the Manor of Sages, lying in the Parish of Slimbrigge; it being evident that it was no part of the Manor of Slymbrigge, so passed by Fine and otherwise to King Henry the seventh as aforesaid. Likewise twenty two marks yearly rend in Frampton upon Severne, which did not pass in these settlements  
Next 
a Ex Au●●g● in Castro de Berkley.  of the Lands settled upon Anne the last Wife of the Marquis for life, etc. he got the possession of the Manors of Wenge, Segrave in Pen, and Little- Marlowe in Com. Buck., as also of the Manors of Sileby, Mountsorrel, and the hundred of Goscote, in Com. Leicest. and some other Lands.  
And whilst these were in controversy, the Manors of ●etebury, in Comit. Glouc. Maningeford- Braose, in Com. Wiltes. the moiety of the Manors of Leigh, Cothorne, and Gate- Burton in Com. Linc., as also of Wovers-thorpe, in Com Ebor. descended 
b Ex. 〈◊〉. apud Berk.  to him, as one of the two Coheirs of the Lord Braose; which the better enabled him to look after the rest.  
And after this, making 
c 〈…〉  title to those Lands, which were given, by his Brother the Marquis to Thomas Earl of Derby; they came to reference, by the mediation of friends, and knisfolk; whereupon an Award 
d Ibid.  was made by Sir john Fyneux, Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and Sir Thomas Frowyk Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas; whereby he got the Lordships of Wenge, and Segrave in Pen, in Comitat. Buck. as also of Hovyngham, Donyngton, and Twaytes, in Com. Ebor.  
Nor was it long after that, ere he recovered 
e Act of Parl. 19 Hen. 7. Inter memoranda Scacc. de an. 9 H. 8. Rot. 1.  the Manor of Chesterford in Essex (where the said Marquis was building at his death) and likewise the fourth part of the Manors of Brighthemston, Cleiton, Middleton, Meching, Seford, and Alington: and the fourth part of the moiety of the Manors of Cokefield, Hunden, and Lymer: Also 
f Act of Parl. 19 Hen. 7. Inter memoranda Scacc. de an. 9 H. 8. Rot. 1.  the fourth part of the moiety of the Chase of Cleres, the Forest of Worth, the Borough and Barony of Lewes, the profits of the Court of Nomans-land, and of thirty six shillings and two pence Rend in Iford, in Com. Sussex. Moreover, of the Fourth part of the Manors of Re●gate, and Dorking; and the fourth part of the moiety of the Toll of Gilford, and Southwark, in Comit. Surr. with the fourth part of the Manor of Cyborne, alias Mary●orne in Com. Midd. all which (inter alia) his Brother the Marquis, had conveyed to the King.  
He likewise recovered 
g Plac. coram Rege. in Can●●● 19 H. 7.  the Manor of Boseham, in Sussex, as Coheir to Thomas of Brotherton, Brother to King Edward the second, and the Manor of Fenny-Stanton, in Com. Hunt. as Coheir to john Lord Segrave: as also the Advouson of the Church of Wotton and Slymbridge, in Comit. Glove. and some other Lands and Lordships.  
This Maurice took 
h Ex Vet. Script. in Castro de Berkley.  to Wife Isabel the Daughter of Philip Meade Esq then an Alderman of Bristol (descended of the Meads of Meades-place, in Feyland, in the Parish of Wraxall near Portbury in Com. Somers. she being the Widow of ...) who had 
i Ex Vet. Script. in Castro de Berkley.  for her portion certain Lands in Somersetshire, some at Thornbury in Gloucestershire, and a Lease of Meades-place in Com. Somers. for twenty one years. Which Marriage was the pretended occasion, which William Marquis Berkley took, thus to disherit this his Brother; alleging it to be base, and of mean Blood. This Isabel gave 
k E● ipso Au●●gr. apud Berkley.  to the Friers-augustines' in London, sixty two pounds thirteen shillings and four pence, towards the repair of their House; in consideration whereof they obliged 
l E● ipso Au●●gr. apud Berkley.  themselves and their successors, to celebrate the Anniversary of her and her Husband; and to pray for the Souls of the Father of this Lord Maurice, and the Lady Isabel his Mother, for ever. And departing 
m Ex comp. Ball. de Fenny-Stanton, 8 H. 8. in Castro de Berkley.  this life at Coventre, in 8 Hen. 8, was Buried 
n Ex comp. Ball. de Fenny-Stanton, 8 H. 8. in Castro de Berkley.  in the Church of the said Augustin-Friers, in London.  
But this Maurice the fifth died 
o 〈…〉  sooner, viz. ... 22 H 7. and was buried 
p 〈…〉  in the Church of those Friers-augustines' being then seized 
q 〈…〉  of these Lordships and Lands; viz.  
The Borough and Manor of Tethury-Sages, twenty two marks Rend in Frampton, Lands in Chornbury, the Manor of Daglingworth, the Manor of Upton St. leonard's, in Com, ●louc. The Manors of Wenge, and Segrave in Pen, in Com. Buck, The Manors of Denge, and Bridgwith, in Comitat. Essex. The Manors of Hovingham, Dony●gton, Cwaytes, and Wynesthorpe, in Com. Ebor. The Manors of Brethy, Lynton, Coton, Re●pe●don, Rostlaston, Ashburne, and H●wys, in Com. Derb. The Manors of Melton-Moubray, Cold-Overton, Segrave, Witherley, Sileby Mountsorell, Dalby- Chaucumb, Hundred of Goscote; Advousons' of the Churches of Cold-Overton, Segrave, Howby, Regworth, Sutton- Bonington, and some others, in Comit. Leic. The Manors of Thurlaston, Flecken●o, and Aspley, in Com. War. The Manor of Caloudon, within the liberties of the City of Coventre; The Manors of Auconbury-Weston, Fenny-Stanton, Hilton, Guy-Hirne, and Murroe, in Comit. Hunt. The Manors of Boseham, and Buckfield, Thorney, Funtington, Bew-bustie, with the Park, in Com. Suff. The Manors of Hinton, Kenet and Kentford, in Com. Cantab. & Norff. The Manor of Maningford-Braose, in Com. Wiltes. A Message in Church-Street in Beckley. Four pounds Rend out of the Manor of Bromley, in Com. Surr. And fifteen Houses with four Gardens in Calais.  
Leaving issue 
r Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  three Sons, viz. Maurice who succeeded him; Thomas successor of Maurice; and james who left two Daughters and Heirs, viz. Mary first married to Sir Thomas Perrot, Knight; and afterwards to Sir Thomas jones, Knight: As also Anne, Wife of Sir William Dennis of Dirham, Knight.  
Which Maurice was made 
s ●x Vet. Script. 〈◊〉  Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Henry the eighth; 
Maurice 6.  and in 4 Hen. 8. was sworn 
t ●x Vet. Script. 〈◊〉.  Knight for the Body of that King.  
And the same year (30 Apr.) having 
u Ex Vet. Script. Ibi●.  four hundred and eleven able men of his retinue, (himself accounted) accompanied 
* Ex Vet. Script. Ibi●.  Thomas Grey Marquis Dorset, than the King's Lieutenant General, into Eascoyn and Guienne.  
In 6 Hen. 8. he attended 
x Ex Vet. Script. Ibi●.  the Lady Mary (the King's sister) into France, to her marriage with King Lewes the twelfth.  
In 6 and 7 H. 8. he was Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 iisdem an●.  of the County of Gloucester. And in the same seventh year was constituted Lieutenant of the Castle of Calais, and Captain of fifty Men at Arms there.  
In 14 Hen. 8. he was summoned 
z Ex ipso Autogr. apud Berkley.  to Parliament; but had not the place of his Ancestors, in regard that the Castle of Berkley, and those Lordships belonging thereto, which originally were the Body of that ancient Barony, than remained in the Crown, by virtue of that entail so made by William Marquis Berkley beforementioned:) and the next ensuing year sent 
* Life of H. ●. by the Lord Herbert, p. 150.  him, amongst divers other Lords and eminent persons into France, with that Army under the Command of the Duke of Suffolk, to join with those forces of the Emperor (whereof Florence de Egmond Count de Bure was General) designed to Conquer what they could in those parts.  
By reason of which summons, he then sat in Parliament merely as a new Baron in the lowest place, of which he had no joy; considering the eminency of his Ancestors, and the precedence which they ever had: but in point of prudence, he was necessitated to submit, being thereunto persuaded by his councel-learned, as appeareth by an original Letter 
a Ex Autogr. in Castro de Berkley.  written to him by john Fitz-Iames, than Lord chief Baron of the Exchequer, and others. Which Letter bears date 6 Maii, Ann. Dom. 1523. (15 Hen. 8.)  
This Lord Maurice took to Wife 
b Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  Katherine the Daughter of Sir William Berkley of Stoke-Giffard, Knight. By whom he had no issue; and departing 
c Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  this life at Calais, upon the twelfth of September in the year abovesaid, was there buried 
d Ex Vet. Script. apud Berkley.  in Trinity-Chappel within the Parish of St. Nicholas; leaving her the said Katherine alive: who shortly afterward (scil. 6 Sept. 18 H. 8.) by her last Will and Testament 
e P●rth. 〈◊〉. 10.  bequeathed her body to be buried within the Chapel of our Lady in the Monastery of Dertford in Kent; thereby appointing that a Tomb should be made over the Grave of her Mother in the Blackfriars at Bristol; as also a Tomb for herself in that Chapel of Dertford, price twenty marks. Likewise, that a Priest should there sing for her Soul, by the space of four years, receiving eight pounds per annum salary for his pains; and died 
f P●rth. 〈◊〉. 10.  the same year.  
¶ To this Last mentioned Maurice, 
homas 5.  succeeded Thomas his Brother and Heir. who in 16 H. 8. had special Livery 
g Pat. 16 H. 8. 1.  of all those Lands, which by his said Brother Maurice's death without issue, lawfully descended to him: but of age he was long before; for in ann. 1513. (5 Hen. 8.) he had 
h ●x Vet. Script. in Castro de Berkley.  a command in the English Army in that notable Battle with the Scots at Flodden-Field, in which james the fourth then King of that Realm, was slain; and for his special service there, received the honour of Knighthood, at the hands of Thomas Earl of Surrey, the then General.  
In 14 Hen. 8. he executed 
k Rot Pip de odem ann.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Gloucester. And in 22 Hen. 8. was 
i Herb. life of 1. 8. p. 306.  one of those Lords, who subscribed a Letter to Pope Clement the seventh, importuning him to give his definitive sentence, in that cause of Matrimony, concerning the King and Queen Katherine; which not only to the two Universities of this Realm, but divers other in foreign parts, as also many learned men had deemed unlawful; being there placed next after the Lord Dacre, and next before the Lord Morley. And in 24 Hen. 8. was 
m Pat 24 H. 1. p. 2.  made Constable of Berkley-Castle: in which year, by his Testament 
n Hogen qu. 3.  bearing date 11 jan. he ordained that his Body should be buried without great pomp or pride, in the Parish Church of Mangotts-field, in Com. Glouc. near to the place where he used to kneel, under the partition between the Choir and his own Chapel; and afterwards (viz. within one quarter of a year) be brought to the Abbey of St. Augustine's near Bristol, and there buried near unto his first Wife: Willing, that the Executors of Maurice Lord Berkley, his Brother, should pay to the Abbot and Covent of that House, all Legacies by him the said Maurice given.  
He likewise bequeathed to the Lady Cecilie, than his Wife, his Chain with the Cross: And appointed his Executors to find a Priest to sing where his Body should be buried, for the space of ten years: as also, that they should bestow forty pounds upon a Tomb, to be raised over his Grave.  
This Lord Thomas married two Wives; first Elianore Daughter 
o 〈…〉  of Sir Marmaduke Constable of ... in Com. Ebor. Knight, Widow of john I●gelby, Esq Son and Heir to Sir William Ingelby, Knight. Secondly Cecilie 
p Ibid.  Widow of Rich●●d Rowdon of ... in Com●. Glouc. Esq And departing this life 22 Ian●●r. Ann. 1532. (24 Hen. 8.) was first buried 
q Ibid.  at Mango●s-field, but afterwards removed 
r Ibid.  to that new Tomb which he had set up in the Abbey Church of St. Augustine's near Bristol, leaving issue two Sons, and two Daughters; viz. 
s Ibid.  Thomas his Son and Heir, who succeeded him, and Maurice who taking to Wi●e 
t Ibid.  Frances the Daughter and Coheir of Richard Rowdon (Brother and Heir of Walter, Son of john) left issue by her Sons and Daughters. The Daughters were these; Mary married 
u Ibid.  to Sir Robert Throgmorton of Coughton, in Com. Warw. Knight; and jane to Sir Nicholas Poinz, of Acton, Knight.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas 6.  being of full age had Livery 
x Pat. 25. ●▪ 8. p. 2.  of his Lands the same year: and had also two Wives; first 
y Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley.  Mary the Daughter of George Lord Hastings, by whom he had no issue; and secondly Anne 
z Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley. , Daughter to Sir john Savage of Frodsham, in Com. Cester. Knight, and departing 
a Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley.  this life at Stone, in his journey from his House at Yale, in Gloucestershire, towards London, 19 Sept. An. 1534 (26 H. 8.) was there buried 
b Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley. ; leaving issue 
c Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley.  Elizabeth, a Daughter, then scarce three quarters of a year old, afterwards married 
d Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley.  to Thomas Boteler Earl of Ormund; and Henry 
e Ex Vet. Script. 〈◊〉 Castro de Berkley.  a Son, born nine weeks and four days after his death.  
Which Henry, 
Henry▪  by the death of King Edward the sixth, the last heir male to King Henry the seventh, came to 〈◊〉 Berkley-Castle, and all those other Lordship's, so given to that King, by William Marquis Berkley, as hath been observed, and by the special Grace and Favor of of Queen Mary, had Livery 
f ●x Au●●● in Castro d● Berkley.  of them in 1 & 2 Phil. & Mar. before he arrived to his full age. Which Castle and Lordships had rested in the Crown by the space of sixty one years, four months, and twenty days; and were then of the value of six hundred eighty seven pounds, and five shillings per annum, in old Rent, not accounting the Parks and Chases in them contained.  
This Henry, thus repossessing the old Barony of his Ancestors, being summoned 
g Journal of Parl. de 〈◊〉 ann.  by Writ to Parliament in 4 & 5 Phil. & Mar. was there placed, 25 jan.  
He first took to Wife Katherine, third Daughter to Henry Howard Earl of Surrey, by Frances his Wife, Daughter to john Earl of Oxford. Which Katherine died at Calaudon, 7 Apr. Ann. 1596. (38 Eliz.) and was buried in the North Isle of S. Michael's Church in Coventre. Secondly, jane Daughter of Sir Michael Stanhope Knight, Widow of Sir Roger Tounsend Knight, who survived him, and died 3 jan. Ann. 1617. (15 jae.) without issue.  
By Katherine his first Wife he had issue two Sons; viz. Thomas born at Caloudon, 11 julii Ann. 1575. (17 Eliz.) and Ferdinand, who dying at ●ale in Gloucestershire, was there buried. And four Daughters; viz. Marry, Wife of john Zouch, Son and Heir to Sir john Zouch of Codnore, in Com. Derb. Knight; and Frances Wife of George Shirley, of A●●well, in Com. Northamp. Esquire, afterwards a Baroner.  
Which Thomas married Elizabeth, only Child of Sir George Carey Knight, than Knight Marshal, and Governor of the Isle of Wight, Son to Henry Lord Hunsdon, and after his Father's death Lord Hunsdon; Chamberlain of the Queen's Household, and Knight of the Garter. But all that I have seen farther memorable of this Thomas, is, that upon the death of Queen Elizabeth, he road into Scotland, to carry the News thereof to King james; and being made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of that King, died 
h Ex cod. MS. in Officio Armorum, 〈◊〉. 528. a.  at Caloudon, 22 Novemb. 9 jac. and was buried 
i Ex cod. MS. in Officio Armorum, 〈◊〉. 528. a.  in St. Michael's Church in Coventre, near to the Grave of his Mother, in his Father's life-time: leaving issue George his Son and Heir; and Theophila a Daughter married to Sir Robert Coke Knight, Son and Heir to Sir Edward Coke Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.  
This Henry Lord Berkley lived to a very great age: for his death happened not till the 26 Nou. An. 1613. (11 jac.) at Caloudon beforementioned. Whence his Body was honourably conveyed to Berkley, and buried in the Chancel, there; over which a Fair Tomb hath since been erected to his Memory.  
To whom succeeded George his Grandson and next Heir; who took to Wife Elizabeth the second Daughter and Coheir of Sir Michael Stanhope of Sudburne, in Comit. Suff. Kt. 13 Apr. 12 jac. he being then of the age of thirteen years, and she nine. Which George, departed this life, ... Ann. 1658. leaving issue two Sons; viz. Charles, drowned at Sea, in his passage towards deep, in France, ... jan. Ann. 1640. unmarried: and George now Lord Berkley: As also Elizabeth a Daughter, married to Edward Coke Son and Heir to john Coke of Holkham, in Com. Norf. Esquire (Son of Sir Edward Coke Knight, sometimes Chief Justice of the King's Bench.)  
This George, now Lord Berkley took to Wife Elizabeth the eldest Daughter and Coheir to john Ma●●ingberd, Merchant of London, of the East-India Company; and hath issue by her two Sons; viz. Sir Charles Berkley, made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the second, and George. And six Daughters; viz. Elizabeth, Theophila, Wife of Sir Kingsmill Lucy Baronet, Arabella, Mary, Henrietta, and Arathusia.   

d'Arcie.  
AT the time of the general survey, Norman 
Norman.  de Areci, enjoyed 
a Domesd. Lincol●s.  no less than thirty-three Lordships in Lincolnshire, by the immediate gift of the Conqueror; of which Noctone was 
* Domesd. Lincol●s.  one, where he and his Posterity had their chief seat, for divers after-ages.  
This Norman, in 6. Will. Ru●i, being 
b Si●● Dunel. in an. 109●.  with the King, in his great Council held at Gloucester (together with divers Bishops, Abbots and others) was a Witness 
c 〈…〉  to that confirmation, there made to the Monks of St. mary's Abbey in York, of divers possessions, which had been formerly bestowed on them: and of his own Lands, than gave 
d 〈…〉  unto them three Carucates in Brunnum.  
To this Norman de Areci succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; who farther gave 
e 〈…〉  to those Monks the Churches of Nocton, and Duneston▪ as also two parts of the Tithes of Fisceburre; and founded 
f 〈…〉  a Priory for Chanons-Regular of St. Augustine's Order, at his Lordship of Noctone beforementioned. He likewise gave 
g Ibid. 2●● b. ● 10.  the Church of Caukewell to those Canons of Noctone; Also 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 809. ●. n. 60.  to the Monks of Kirke●●ede in Lincolnshire certain Lands in Noctone, and Duneston, lying Westward from the great Roadway, which goeth from Lincoln, through Mere, and so to Scapewiche; and left issue 
i Ibid. 405 〈◊〉 n. 40.  Thomas his Son and Heir, and Robert 
k Ibid. 406. a. ●. 9  a younger Son.  
Which Thomas. 
Thomas.  in Anno 1163 (9 H. 2.) confirmed 
l Ibid. 809. h. n 40.  that Grant, so made by his Father, to the Monks of Kirkestede; as also the gifts 
m Ibid. 405 b. n 40. & 60.  of his Father and Grandfather, formerly made to the Abbey of St mary's at York. And upon assessment of the Aid for Marrying of the King's eldest Daughter in 12 Hen. 2. certified 
n Lib. Rub. in Scacc. s●b tit. Linc.  that he then held twenty Knights Fees de Veteri Feo●●amento, with half a Knight's Fee and a fourth part de Novo; for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
o Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. 〈◊〉.  thirteen pounds six shillings eight pence.  
This Thomas became a special benefactor to the Canons of Nocton; for having (as it seems) by some Composition with the Monks of St. Mary's at York, regained the Churches of Nocton and Duneston, given to them by his Father (as hath been observed) he bestowed 
p Mon. A●g. Vol. 2. 2●1. b. n 10. etc.  them on those Canons, with a great proportion of Land, Meadow, and Woods, in and near Nocton, set 
q Mon. A●g. Vol. 2. 2●1. b. n 10. etc.  forth by Metes and Bonds. And died 
r Rot. de dominabus pueris & puellis pends Remem▪ Regis in Scacc. sub. tit. Linc.  upon St. Swithin's day, 27 Hen. 2. as appeareth 
s Rot. de dominabus pueris & puellis pends Remem▪ Regis in Scacc. sub. tit. Linc.  by the Presentment made before the Justices-Itinerant, in 32 Hen. 2. leaving Thomas his Son and Heir, than eighteen years of age; whereupon William Basset (than Sheriff of Lincolnshire) seized 
t Rot. de dominabus pueris & puellis pends Remem▪ Regis in Scacc sub. tit. Linc.  his whole Barony for the King, and committed 
u Rot. de dominabus puertis & puellis pends Remem▪ Regis in Scacc. sub. tit. Linc.  it, with all the stock then upon it, 
Thomas.  unto Michael d'Arci: but after this Alice (or Aelina, as she is sometimes written, his Widow, who was Daughter 
* Rot. de dominabus pueris & puellis pends Remem▪ Regis in Scacc sub. tit. Linc.  of Ralph d'Eincurt) obtained 
x Rot. Pip. ●8 Hen. 2. Linc.  the possession thereof; with the custody 
y Rot. Pip. ●8 Hen. 2. Linc.  of her Children, for which she gave 
* Ex R●gistr. de Thurgar●o●, f. 133. b.  two hundred pounds.  
This deceased Thomas had 
z Rot. de Dominabus pueris, etc. ut supro.  also two younger Sons, and four Daughters; one whereof was in his life-time married 
a Ibid.  to ... de Munbegon, two other (at the time of this presentment) marriageable 
b Ibid. , and the youngest but 
c Ibid.  eight years of age, Et sunt nati de Baronibus, saith the Record; and moreover 
d Ibid.  that he held twenty Knights fees of the King, and of the fee of William de Perci.  
Which last mentioned Thomas. (viz. Son and Heir to the deceased Thomas) was 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  with King Richard the first in that expedition, which he made into Normandy, in the sixth year of his reign: and in 5 joh. was retained 
f Oblat● d● ann. 5 Joh. m ...  to serve the King, with three Knights, for one whole year, beginning on Wednesday next before the feast of St. john Baptist; in consideration whereof the King remitted 
g Oblat● d● ann. 5 Joh. m ...  to him a debt of two hundred twenty five Marks, which he then owed to the Jews: but, besides this reteiner, he was to perform 
h Oblat● d● ann. 5 Joh. m ...  the like service for his Barony, as other Barons did.  
To him succeeded Norman de Areci 
Norman.  his Son 
i Rot. ●in. 7 Joh. m. 7.  and Heir; who, in 7 Io●. giving 
k Rot. ●in. 7 Joh. m. 7.  five hundred marks, six Palfreys, with one Horse for the great Saddle, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
l Rot. ●in. 7 Joh. m. 7.  of all his Lands descended to him by the death of his Father. In 13 joh. this Norman had a special discharge 
m Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Linc.  from the King for his Scutage due upon that expedition then made into Scotland.  
In 15 joh. there was one Robert d'Arci who attended 
n Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  the King at that time into Poicto●; but whether he was Uncle or Brother to this Norman, I cannot say.  
To proceed; This Norman d'Arci, being one of the Barons in Arms against King john in the seventeenth year of his reign, had his Lands seized 
o Claus. 17 ●oh. m. 10.  by the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, and given 
p Claus. 17 ●oh. m. 10.  by the King's Command to Peter de Warcop: but soon after, viz. in 1 Hen. 3. there being a peaceable accord betwixt the King and those Barons, giving good Pledges 
q Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 10.  for his future fidelity, he had Livery 
r Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 10.  of them again. So likewise had 
s Ibid. m. 19  the beforementioned Robert d'Arci, who having been in that rebellion, had restitution 
t Ibid. m. 19  of his Lands in Hantshire.  
In 3 Hen. 3. this Norman d'arcis gave 
u Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Linc.  to the King a Sore-Goshawke of Norway, to have a Market at his Lordship of Noctone; and in 29 H. 3. answered 
* Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Linc.  twenty pounds (for the Knight's fees he held) upon assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter; as also forty pounds in 38 Hen. 3. upon 
x Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Linc.  Collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight: In which year, the King considering 
y Rot. Vasc. 38 Hen. 3. pars altera m. 9  his great age, and infirmities, granted 
z Rot. Vasc. 38 Hen. 3. pars altera m. 9  the custody of all his Lands, so long as he should live, unto Philip d'Arci his Son and Heir.  
As to the time of this Norman's death I find nothing; but to presume that he lived not long after, and therefore shall descend to Philip his Son and Heir.  
This Philip 
Philip.  adhering to the Royal Interest, in those turbulent times, about the later end of King john's reign, had in 1 Hen. 3. a grant 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 15.  of all the Lands of Robert de Camberleng.  
After which I have not seen any more of him, till 27 Hen. 3. that he had an assignation 
b Rot. Vasc. 27 H. 3. m. 5.  of twenty three pounds thirteen shillings then in arrear to those soldiers, who served under his Command in the Wars of France, and twenty marks to himself.  
In 34 Hen. 3. he is said 
c M. Paris, in ann. 1250. p. 811. n. 40.  to have been the accuser of Sir Henry de bath Knight, an eminent Judge of that time, for his unfaithfulness and corruption in point of Judicature.  
In 37 H. 3. being ready 
d 〈…〉  to attend the King into Gasco●gne, and receiving advertisement, 
e 〈…〉  that his father had a purpose to alienare certain Lands, which were of his Inheritance; upon complaint thereof to the King, he obtained a precept 
f 〈…〉  to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, requiring him, that he should not suffer any one to enter into them, during his continuance in the King's service.  
In 38 Hen. 3. being 
g Rot. Vasc. 38 Hen. ●. m. 〈◊〉.  in the Camp with the King at Lupiet in Galcoigne, he was made Governor 
h Rot. Vasc. 38 Hen. ●. m. 2●.  of the Castle of Milan's, and Captain 
i Rot Vasc. 38 Hen. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  of those soldiers then remaining there. In 39 Hen. 3. having contracted 
k Pat 39 H. 3. m 1.  great debts by reason of his large expenses in the King's service beyond Sea, he procured certain Letters 
l Pat. 39 H. 3. m 1.  hortatory, unto all his Tenants by military service, and other; earnestly moving them to yield unto him such reasonable Aid, for easing him of that burden, as that they might have the King's thanks for the same: and the same year, paying his Relief, had Livery 
* 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
This Philip died 
m 〈…〉  in 48 Hen. 3. leaving Norman d'Arci his Son and Heir, than 
n 〈…〉  twenty eight years of age, and upwards; who doing his Homage 
o Rot 〈◊〉. 48 Hen. 3. m. 3. , and giving security for the payment of his Relief, as a Baron, had Livery 
p Rot 〈◊〉. 48 Hen. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands. Howbeit, the next year following; taking part 
q Esc. 50 H. 3. n. 3.  with those rebellious Barons, who were happily vanquished in the Battle of Evesham, all his Lands were seized 
r Esc. 50 H. 3. n. 3.  on by the King.  
Which Norman had a Brother 
s Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 14.  called Roger, and Thomas an uncle 
t Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 14. , all of them in Arms 
u Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 14.  against the King at that time: but there being a peaceable composure afterwards betwixt the King and those who had transgressed in that kind (which was by that memorable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) both he and his Brother; and likewise his Uncle Thomas (which Thomas) was taken 
* MS. Oxen in 〈…〉 [8 V. 8. T●. f. 138. b.  at Northampton, in 48 H. 3. when the rebellious Barons received a great defeat there by the King's Forces) were in 51 Hen. 3. admitted 
x Pat. 51 H. 3. ●t supra.  to favour, john de Burgh of Kent, Adam de Newmarch of Yorkshire, and Robert d● Vfford of Norfolk, (all Barons) undertaking 
y Pa. 51. H. 3. ut supra.  for their future loyalty and quiet demeanour.  
In 9 Ed. 1. there being a presentment 
z Plac. de Quo Warr. coram Justic. Itin. apud Linc. Octab 〈◊〉. 9 Edw 1. Rot. 13. in dorso.  made to the Justices-Itinerant, that this Norman d'arcis held his Lands in Nocton, and Doneston, and all other that he had in Lincolnshire, of the King in Capite; and thereupon required to show forth by what services he so held them; answered by the service of two Knights Fees only; or of one Knight, and two Esquires in the King's Army, by the space of forty days, at his own proper charges. And that he claimed in Nocton, and Doneston, free Warren, Gallows, Infangthef, with a Market at Necton, upon the Tuesday; as also assize of Bread and Beer; and a Fair upon the Eve and Day of St. Mary Magdalen. Moreover that he claimed free Warren and Gallows in Conyngby; and in his Manor of Sta●●●gburgh, wreck of Sea, Weyth and Gallows.  
Soon after this he did such great service in that expedition of Wales. 
a Claus. 12 ●. 1. m. ●  which K. Edward the first made in the eleventh year of his reign, as that he had, in recompense thereof, an assignation 
b Claus. 12 ●. 1. m. ●  of fifty pounds' Land per annum, to hold for the term of five years: as also a full discharge 
c 〈…〉  for that hundred pounds, for which he was bound to the Exchequer to pay for his relief.  
In 22 E. 1. (in june) he had summons 
d Rot. Vasc. 12 E. 1. i● dorso, m 8.  to attend the King forthwith, and to give him his advice in those great and difficult affairs, which then concerned his Crown and Kingdom: and soon after 
e Ibid. m 9  another summons to be at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September following, well appointed with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with the King into France. He had also another Brother 
f Commun 〈◊〉 Term. Tri●. 1 Edw. 1. Rot. 〈◊〉. in dorso.  called Ralph d'Arci. But after this he lived not Long: for in 24 E. 1. Philip 
Philip.  his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot. ●in. ●4 E. 1 m 16.  of all the Lands whereof he died seized: and the next ensuing year, attended 
h Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. ●.  the King in that expedition then made into Flanders.  
So likewise did 
i Ibid. m. 7.  Robert d'Arci, his Brother; of whom, before I proceed, I have thought fit to take this notice; viz that in 25 Edw. 1. he was 
k Rot. Sc●c. 25 E 1. m. 1.  in the wars of Scotland: and in 27 E. 1. being Lord of the Manors of Stallingburg, and Dunston, in Com Linc. obtained a Charter 
l 〈…〉  for Free-Warren throughout all his Demesne Lands there. Moreover, that in 34 Edw. 1. being 
m 〈…〉  in Scotland with the King, and deserting 
n Ibid. ●  him there; the Sheriff of Lincolnshire had command 
o Ibid. ●  to seize all his Lands, and other Possessions in that County. But for this transgression he made his atonement, as it seems: For in 4 Edw. 2. he was trusted with the custody 
p Pat. 4 Ed. 2. p. 1 m. 21.  of the Castle and Honour of Striguil: And in 15 Edw. 2. made Governor 
q Pat. 15 Ed. 2. p. ●. m. 26.  of Sleford Castle in Lincolnshire, which for some respects was then taken into the King's hands. In 1 Ed. 3. he obtained a Charter 
r Rot. Cart. 1 Ed. 3. n. 42.  for Free-Warren throughout all his Demesn Lands in Clipston in Com. Northampt. and Pachensham in Com. Surr. And in 2 Edw. 3. a Patent 
s Rot. Cart. 2 Ed. 3. n. ●0.  for view of Frankpledge, in his said Manor of Pachensham, as also in his Manor of Ledred in Surrey, to himself and joan his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten. And in 5 E. 3. a Market 
t Rot. Cart. 5 Ed. 3. n. 47.  every week upon the Friday, with a Fair 
u Rot. Cart. 5 Ed. 3. n. 47.  yearly, upon the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula, at Ledered aforesaid.  
But I return to Philip.  
In 27 Edw. 1. this Philip, upon 
a Esc. 27 E. ● n. 1. 5. Linc.  the death of his Uncle Thomas without issue, had 
b Esc. 27 E. ● n. 1. 5. Linc.  the Manor of Sco●elthorpe in Com. Linc. as his next Heir, being then 
c Esc. 27 E. ● n. 1. 5. Linc.  forty years of age: And in 31 Edw. 1. was 
d Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m 12.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so also in 
e Hot. Scoc. 4 Ed. 2. m 8.  4, 
f Rot. Scoc. ● Ed. 2. m. 3.  7, 
g Rot. Scoc. 8 Ed. 2. m. 9  8, & 
h Rot. Scoc. 9 Ed. 2. m. 6.  9 Edw. 2. And in 5 Edw. 2. doing his homage, as Cousin 
i Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 2. m. 3.  and Heir to Roger Bertram of Mi●ford, in Northumberland, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 5 Ed. 2. m. 3.  of certain Lands, then descended to him by reason thereof.  
But more of him I cannot say, then that he, being one of those who were in that Insurrection with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, in 15 Edw. 2. upon security 
l Claus. 6 Ed 2. m. 16.  given for his future fidelity, and peaceable demeanour, had restitution 
m Claus. 6 Ed 2. m. 16.  of his Lands then seized into the King's hands for that transgression; and that he had Summons 
n Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from the twenty fifth to the thirty fourth of Edward the First, inclusive.  
To Philip succeeded Norman, 
Norman.  his Son and Heir, who in 7 Edw. 2. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 Ed. 2. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so also 
p Rot. Scoc. 9 Ed. 2. m. 6.  in 9 Edw. 2.  
This Norman did likewise adhere 
q Claus. 16 Ed. 2. m. 23.  to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, in 15 Edw. 2. for which his Lands in Kalkwell were seized 
r Claus. 16 Ed. 2. m. 23.  by the King's command: But the chiefest of those Rebels suffering death for that transgression, the rest had pardon, and restitution 
s Claus. 16 Ed. 2. m. 23.  of their Lands again.  
After which, viz. in 12 Edw. 3. he was 
t Rot. Al●man. 12 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. ●.  in that expedition then made into Flanders; so likewise 
u Rot. Al●m. 13 Ed. 3. m. 19  in 13 Edw. 3. But departed 
x Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 21.  this life upon the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady, in 14 Edw. 3. leaving Philip his Son and Heir 
y Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 21. , ten years of age. Which Philip 
Philip.  not long surviving, Sir Philip de Limbury Knight, Son of julian, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to the said Norman, and Agnes, the Wife of Sir Roger de Pedwardine Knight, the other Sister of the same Norman, were found 
z Esc. 24 ●. ●. n. 100L. Linc.  to be his next Heirs, Sir Philip de Limbury being then 
a Esc. 24 ●. ●. n. 100L. Linc.  (viz. in 24 E. 3.) thirty years of age, and Agnes fifty.  
¶ The Male-Line of this eldest Son thus failing, I now come to john, a younger Brother to Philip, Father of the last Norman.  
This john was a person of great action and eminency in his time. In 25 Edw. 1. he was 
b 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland: So likewise 
c 〈…〉  in 31 Edw. 1. and 
d 〈…〉  34 Edw. 1. Also in 
e 〈…〉  3, & 
f 〈…〉  8 Edw. 2.  
In 10 Edw. 2. being called john d'Arci, le Cousin, he was made Governor of 
g Pat. 10 E. 2. p. 2. m. 29.  Norham Castle. In 13 Edw. 2. Sheriff 
h Rot. Fin. 13 ●. 2. m 10.  of the Counties of Nottingham and Derby; and in 16 Edw. 2. Sheriff 
i Rot. Fin. 16 E 2. m. 13.  of Lancashire. Moreover, in 1 Edw. 3. Sheriff 
k Rot. Fin. 1 Ed. 3. m. 5.  of Yorkshire, and Governor 
l Rot. Fin. 1 Ed. 3. m. 5.  of the Castle at York. In 17 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
m Pat. 17 E. 2. p. 1. m. 11.  Justice of Ireland; so likewise 
n Orig. ●. ●. 3. Rot. 11.  in 1 Edw. 3. and the same year being called johannes d'Arcile Frere) obtained a Charter 
o Rot. Cart. 1 Ed. 3. n 24.  for Free-Warren throughout all his Demesn Lands, in Coningsby Park, Flixborough, and Winterton, in Comit. Linc. And 
p Rot. Cart. 2 Ed. 3. ●. 〈◊〉.  in 2 Edw. 3. in those at Wrauby, in the same County.  
In this second year of Edward the Third, being called johannes d'Arci le Neveu, he had an Assignation 
q Claus. 2 Ed. 3. m. 15.  of certain sums of Money, due to him for his services in the Wars of Ireland, the preceding year. As also for 
r Claus. 2 Ed. 3. m. 15.  his residence in Yorkshire, in the Months of October, November, and December, for the defence of those parts.  
In the same year (21 August) he was again made Justice 
s Pat. 2 Ed. 〈◊〉 p. 2. m. 24.  of Ireland, and Governor of that Country: So also 
t Pat. 3 Ed. 3● p. 1. m. 28.  in 3 Edw. 3. and had that year, for his many good services, a Grant 
u Rot. Cart. 3 Ed. 3. n. 40.  from the King of the Manor of work in Tindale. In 4 Edw. 3. he was sent by the King into 
x Pat. 4 Ed. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 17.  Aquitane; and the same year obtained a Charter 
y Rot. Cart. ● Ed. 3. ●. 〈◊〉.  for a Market every week upon the Saturday; as also a Fair yearly on the Eve, and Day of S. Barnabas the Apostle, and four days following, at his Manor of Knaith in Com. Linc. And Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Kestsby and Upton, in the same County.  
In 7 Edw. 3. being 
z MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar: de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  still Justice of Ireland, he marched 
a MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar. de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  with a great Army into Ulster, to revenge the death of William, Earl of Ulster, then killed by his own men: But before he got thither, the people of the Country having vindicated that muther, he transported 
b MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar. de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  himself and his Army into Scotland, and joined 
c MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar. de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  his Forces to the Kings, who was then there in person (leaving 
d MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar. de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  Thomas Burk his Lieutenant in Ireland.) This being the time that the King was victorious there, and advanced 
e MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. (●●ter Cod. Cantuar. de rebus Hibernicis Tom 3. f. 98. p. 6●.  Edward Balliol to the Crown of that Realm. And in 9 Edw. 3. being still Justice of Ireland, he again sailed 
f Ibid. 〈◊〉 alio Cod. MS. ibid. f. 99 Tom. 4. p. 64.  into Scotland with six and fifty Ships, the chief of the Irish Nobleses accompanying 
g Ibid. 〈◊〉 alio Cod. MS. ibid. f. 99 Tom. 4. p. 64.  him; and having wasted 
h Ibid. 〈◊〉 alio Cod. MS. ibid. f. 99 Tom. 4. p. 64.  the Isles of Aran and Bote, returned. For which memorable services, King Edward the Third granted 
i Pat. 18 E 3. p 2. m. 3. 〈…〉  to him, and to joan, than his Wife, and to the Heirs-male of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, the Manors of Rathwer and Kildalk, lying in that Realm.  
In 11 Edw. 3. being then Steward 
k Rot. Scoc● 11 Ed▪ ●. m. 7.  of the King's Household, he was sent 
l Rot. Scoc● 11 Ed▪ ●. m. 7.  Ambassador (together with William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, and Robert de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk) into Scotland, to treat of Peace with David de Brus, who then assumed the title of King there.  
The same year he was also sent 
m Rot. Aleman. 11 E. 3. m. 2.  Ambassador into France, with those Earls, to treat 
n Rot. Aleman. 11 E. 3. m. 2.  with Philip, King of France, or his Commissioners, touching the Right of King Edward, to the Crown of that Realm. And, having been made 
o Claus. 11 Ed. 3▪ m. 34.  Constable of the Tower of London, before he began his journey into France; upon his return, had a special Assignation 
p Claus. 11 Ed. 3▪ m. 34.  of such Wages, as had been allowed for his support in both those services: And moreover, obtained the Kings Grant 
q Rot. Cart. 11 Ed. 3. n. 15. Ibid. 18 Ed. 3. n. 2. , to himself and the heirs-male of his Body, of the Manors of Temple- Newsome, and Temple- Hirst in Com. Ebor., As also 
r Rot. Cart. 11 Ed. 3. n. 15. Ibid. 18 Ed. 3. n. 2.  of the Manor of Torksey in Com. Linc. But for default of such issue, to revert to the Crown.  
In 12 Edw. ●. he was in 
s Rot. Aleman. 12 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  in that expedition then made into Flanders.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
t Pat. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  Justice of Ireland, for life.  
And in 15 Edw. 3. though the King made a Revocation 
u Claus. 15 Ed. 3. p. 3. m. 19  of his Grants of all Lands in Ireland, yet, in consideration 
x Claus. 15 Ed. 3. p. 3. m. 19  of the good services of this john (then called john d'Arci the elder) by constant attendance on his person, and employments, commanded restitution 
y Claus. 15 Ed. 3. p. 3. m. 19  of all such as had been granted to him: In which year he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 55. Ed. 3. m. 1.  in that expedition then made into Scotland.  
In 16 Edw. 3. (continuing Steward 
a H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24.  of the King's Household) he was sent 
b H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24.  into Britain, together with the Earl of Northampton, and other English Nobleses; where, having besieged 
c H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24.  a certain Town and Castle; taking notice of the French coming towards them, with a great Army, they retreated 
d H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24. ; and entrenching themselves near unto a Wood, made 
e H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24.  divers deep Ditches for their better defence: By which means the Enemy's Horse assailing them, were utterly routed 
f H. Knighton, 2581. n 60. Rot. Fran. 16 Ed. 3. m. 24. .  
In 18 Edw. 3. being (called 
g Pat 18 Ed. 3. m. 33.  john d'Arci le Pier, and) made Constable 
h Pat 18 Ed. 3. m. 33.  of Nottingham Castle for life, he obtained a Charter 
i Rot. Cart. ●. ●8 Ed. 3. n. 1.  for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Temple- Newsome, and Temple- Hyrst, in Com. Ebor. Torksey in Com. Linc. Ekington in Com. Derb. and Kirkby in Ashfield, in Com. Nott. And in 
k Rot. Cart. 19 Ed. 3. n. 17.  19 Edw. 3. another Charter for two Markets every week at Torksey, viz. One on the Monday, and the other on the Wednesday, with a Fair yearly to begin on the Eve of the Translation of S. Thomas, the Martyr, and to continue for that day, and six days following▪ in which year he was 
l Rot. Franc. 19 Ed. 3. m. 4.  in that expedition made into France. So likewise 
m Rot. Franc. 20 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  in 20 Edw. 3. at which time the famous Battle of Cressy was fought.  
In this year also, being Constable 
n Pat. 20 E 3. p. 1. m. 26.  of the Tower of London for life; he had, in consideration 
o Rot. ●in. 20 Ed. 3. m. 23.  of his laudable services, for many years; as also for a thousand marks in Money, then given to the King, a Grant 
p Rot. ●in. 20 Ed. 3. m. 23.  of the Marriage of james, the Son and Heir to james le Botiller. In 21 Edw. 3. he was 
q Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 Ed. 3. p. 1. n 5.  again in France, and had Summons 
r Claus de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. unto the 16 Edw. 3. inclusive.  
This john had two Wives; first Emeline, the Daughter 
s DD. f. 69.  and Heir to Walter Heron; and afterwards joan, Daughter 
t Annal. Hibern. per Camd.  to Richard Burgh, Earl of Ulster, Widow 
u Claus 20 E. 3 m. 18.  of Thomas, Earl of Kildare, (whom he married 3 july, An. 1329. (3 Ed. 3.) at Maynoth in Ireland. By which first Wife he had issue 
x ●in Levat. 6 Ed. 3.  john, Eleanor, and Roger; and by the second, William, born 
y Annal Hibern. ut supra.  in Ireland, in An. 1330. (4 Edw. 3.)  
He departed 
z Esc. 21 E 3 n. 54. Ebor.  this life upon the thirtieth of May, 21 Edw. 3. leaving Sir john d'Arcy Knight, his Son 
a Esc. 21 E. 3 n. 54. Ebor.  and Heir, at that time thirty years of age. Soon after which, in consideration 
b Pat. 21 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 29.  of the many good services performed by this deceased john d'Arcy in his life time; and for 
c Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 29.  the good services of the before-specified William his Son, the King granted 
d Ibid.  to the said William, the Castle of Markynegan in Ireland, to hold for life.  
I now come to john d'Arcy, Son and Heir to this last mentioned john.  
This john, 
john.  in 9 Edw. 3. called johannes d'Arci le Fitz (his Father then living) was 
e Rot. Scoc. 9 Ed. 3. m. 3●.  in the Wars of Scotland; and, having for his especial services, deserved very well from the King, in 15 Edw. 3. obtained a Grant 
f Orig. 1 H 4. Bund. 2. Rot. 4.  of an Annuity of forty pound per annum, to himself and his heirs for ever (which is enjoyed at this day.)  
In 16 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence 
g Claus. 16 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 15. , that Alice, the Widow of Nicholas Menill, might marry to whom she pleased, being the King's loyal Subject. In which year he was 
h Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. 3. m. 18.  in that expedition then made into France.  
In 20 Edw. 3. having had 
i Rot. 〈◊〉. 20 Ed. 3. ●. 27.  the custody of the King's Liberty of Holderness in Com. Ebor. As also 
k Rot. 〈◊〉. 20 Ed. 3. ●. 27.  of the Manor of Brustwyke, with its Members; and the Manor of Bareweck in Com. Lin●. likewise granted to him; he was, in consideration 
l Rot. 〈◊〉. 20 Ed. 3. ●. 27.  of his many services, done and to be done, discharged 
m Rot. 〈◊〉. 20 Ed. 3. ●. 27.  from rendering account to the King for them, or any of them: In which year King Edward, landing with a great Army at Hogs, in Normandy, made him a Banneret, and gave him two hundred pounds per annum out of the Exchequer, during life, for his better support of that Honour, as by his Patent 
n Rot 〈◊〉 20 Ed. 3. m. 21.  there, dated 15 july, appeareth. So that, it is not to be doubted, but that, being there at that time, he was one of those, who in August following, behaved themselves so bravely, in that memorable Battle of Cressey, where the English obtained such lasting same, as our Historians do amply declare.  
And in 21 Edw. 3. found such favour 
o Rot 〈◊〉. 21 Ed. 3. m. 20.  from the King, that upon 
p Rot 〈◊〉. 21 Ed. 3. m. 20.  doing his homage; being then of full age, he had Livery 
q Rot 〈◊〉. 21 Ed. 3. m. 20.  of his Lands, before the Inquisitions taken after his Father's death, were, according to custom, returned into the Chancery.  
In which year, he was constituted 
r Cart. & Pa●. 21 Ed. 3. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners to treat and conclude of Peace betwixt King Edward, and the King of France; and likewise constituted 
s Ibid m. 17.  Constable of the Tower of London, for life.  
About this time he gave 
t Esc. 21 E 3. ●. 19  the Advowson of the Church of Knayth, to the Nuns of Hevenings. Soon after which, being again employed by the King in his Wars with France, he had 
u Rot. Franc. 2● Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 10.  one hundred and twenty great Horses sent over to him at Calais.  
This deceased john had two Brothers, the one called Robert 
d Pat. 34 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 8. , who was also a Knight, and served 
e Pat. 34 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  in the Wars of France, under Henry, Duke of Lancaster; and the other named 
f Claus. 35 E. 3. in dorso m. 27.  Roger.  
But this last mentioned john, who was thus within age at his Father's death, died 
g Esc. 47 Ed. ●. m. 12.  in minority upon the six and twentieth of August, 36 Edw. 3. being seized 
h Esc. 47 Ed. ●. m. 12.  of the Manor of Westbroke in Com. Hertf. Ekinton in Com. Derb. Kirkby and Stretton, in the Clay, in Com. Nottingh Knayth. and Southorpe, in Com. Linc. Haddeston in Com. Northumbr. As also of Notton and Silkston in Com. Ebor.  
He then also died seized 
i Ibid.  of an Annuity of nine pound sixteen shillings two pence, issuing out of the Ferm of Newcastle upon Tine. Which Annuity was granted 
k Ibid.  to john his Father, in compensation for his Office of Justice of Chester, leaving Philip, 
Philip.  his Brother and Heir, than eleven years of age.  
Which Philip in 47 Edw. 3. making proof of his age, and doing his homage, had Livery 
l Claus. 47 E. 3. m. 2.  of his Lands.  
In 4 Rich. 2. this Philip was 
m 〈◊〉, f. 237 a.  in that expedition made into France, with Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham; and arriving 
n 〈◊〉, f. 237 a.  at Calais, three days before Maudlintide in july, rode 
o 〈◊〉, f. 237 a.  with his Banner displayed. And became so active 
p Rot. Fran. 3 R. 2. m. 3.  a person in the Wars of France, having a command 
q Rot. Fran. 3 R. 2. m. 3.  of divers Men at Arms, and Archers, for the recovery of the King's Rights there; as that in 6 Rich. 2. he was specially excused 
r Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 2. m. 6 Rot Fran. 6 Ric. 2. m. 1.  from repairing into Ireland, as all persons having Lands there, by an Act 
s Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 2. m. 6 Rot Fran. 6 Ric. 2. m. 1.  of Parliament made in 3 Rich. 2. were then obliged unto, for the defence of that Realm against the Irish Rebels then in Arms. And in 7 Rich. 2. for the like consideration 
t Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20. , and in regard of his great 
u Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  charge, in supporting himself in those Wars; as also 
x Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  for that he was then marching towards Scotland, against the King's enemies there, he had a Grant 
y Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  of all the Issues and Revenues of his own Lands in Ireland, for the aid and defence of the Country.  
Moreover, in 9 Rich. 2. being constituted 
z Rot. Franc. 9 R 2. m. 25.  Admiral of all the King's Fleet from the River of Thames Northward; he took 
a Claus. 10 Ric. 2. m. 11.  certain prizes at Sea from the Enemy; which, being brought 
b Claus. 10 Ric. 2. m. 11.  into the Port of Sandwich, were, by the King's command, redelivered 
c Claus. 10 Ric. 2. m. 11.  to him for his own use: And, in 16 Rich. 2. was 
d 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Ireland.  
In 21 Rich. 2. he had the King's Licence 
e 〈…〉  to go into Ireland, upon his own occasions; and having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 Rich. 2 until 21 of that King's Reign, inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 22 R. 2. n 17.  this life, upon the morrow after S. George's day, being seized 
h Esc. 22 R. 2. n 17.  of the Manor of Ekinton in Com. Derb. Kirkby in Com. Nott. Wollore, Hethpole, Hoderslaw, Belford, Yesington, Lowyk, Haddeston; and of that great Waste, called the Forest of Cheviet; as also of the Advowson of the Hospital of Wollore, all in the County of Northumberland; likewise of the Manors of Temple- Hyrst Temple- Newsom, Yarum, Asel●y, Aldewerk,, and Notton, in Com. Ebor. As also of Torkley and Knayth, in Com. Lin●. leaving john, his Son and Heir, than 
i Ibid.  twenty two years of age.  
Which john 
john.  doing his homage 
k Rot. 〈◊〉. 22 R. 2. m. ●2.  the same year, had Livery 
l Rot. 〈◊〉. 22 R. 2. m. ●2.  of all those Lands before mentioned; excepting 
m Rot. 〈◊〉. 22 R. 2. m. ●2.  such, whereof Elizabeth, the Widow of the said Philip, was endowed; and having had Summons 
n Claus. de iisdem ann. in▪ dorso.  to Parliament, from 23 Rich 2. until 12 Hen. 4. inclusive, departed 
o Esc. 13 H. 4. n. 36.  this life 9 Decemb. 13 Hen. 4. leaving Philip 
p Esc. 13 H. 4. n. 36.  his Son and Heir, fourteen years of age; and Margaret 
q Esc. 13 H. 4. n. 36.  his Widow, Daughter 
r Claus. 14 H. 4. m. 8.  to Henry Lord Grey of Wilton, surviving; afterwards married 
s Esc. 36 H. ●. n. 30. Derb.  to Sir Thomas Swinford Knight.  
Which last mentioned Philip, 
Philip.  died 
t Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 78. Ebor.  2 August, 6 Hen. 5. before he accomplished his full age, leaving Eleanor his Wife (Daughter 
u Esc. 1● H. 4. n. 36.  of Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh) surviving; and Elizabeth and Margery, his two Daughters 
x Claus. 10 H. 6. m. 15. Rot. Fin. 33 H. 6. m. 9  and Heirs; the one two years of age, and upwards: and the other, not much more than one. Of which Daughters, Elizabeth became the Wife of Sir james Strangwayes, the younger, Knight; and Margery 
y Claus. 10 H. 6. m. 15. Rot. Fin. 33 H. 6. m. 9 , of Sir john Conyers Knight. And in 36 Hen. 6. were likewise by Inquisition 
z Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 30. Derb. , found to be Cousins and Heirs to john d'Arci le Fitz, viz. Daughters of Philip, Son of john, Son of the said john.  
Which Margery, so married to Conyers, made proof 
a Esc. 11 H▪ 6. n. 43.  of her age at Matham in Com. Ebo●. upon the twenty nineth of April, 11 Hen. 6. where it was found 
b Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 43. , that she was born at Ravenswath in Com. Ebor. upon the Feast day of S. Giles the Abbot, 6 Hen. 5. and Baptised in the Church of Kirkby on the Hill▪ so that she was at the time of taking that Inquisition, fourteen years of age, and upwards.  
But john, 
john.  the Brother 
c Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 78. Ebor.  of the before mentioned Philip Lord d'Arcy, was his next 
d Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 78. Ebor.  Heir-male, and then fifteen years old, and upwards. Which john, during the time of his minority, whilst he was in Ward 
e Pat. 6 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  to the King, taking to Wife 
f Pat. 6 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  joan, the Daughter of john Lord Greystoke, without Licence; for pardon 
g Pat. 6 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  of that transgression, afterwards paid two hundred marks. And making proof 
h Claus. 6 H 6. m. 3.  of his age in 6 Hen. 6. had respite 
i Claus. 6 H 6. m. 3.  for doing his homage; as also Livery 
k Claus. 6 H 6. m. 3.  of his Lands: But upon Saturday, next after the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, in 32 Hen. 6. he departed 
l Lib. Cedul. p. 648 Li●●. Esc. 32 H. 6 n. 15. 〈◊〉.  this life, leaving William d'Arcy, his Cousin 
m Lib. Cedul. p. 648 Li●●. Esc. 32 H. 6 n. 15. 〈◊〉.  and Heir (viz. Son of Richard, who died in his Father's life time) then four 
n Lib. Cedul. p. 648 Li●●. Esc. 32 H. 6 n. 15. ne.  years of age.  
Which William died 
o Esc. 3 H 7● Linc.  in 3 Hen. 
William.  7. leaving Thomas, his Son 
p Esc. 3 H 7● Lin●.  and Heir, twenty one years of age, and upwards.  
This Thomas 
Thomas.  in 12 Hen. 7. was 
q Polyd. virg. p▪ 602 & 603.  one of the Norhern Lords that marched with Thomas, Earl of Surrey, towards Norham Castle, unto which, the King of Scotland had then laid Siege: Upon whose retreat, they followed him; and after some plunder of the Borders, returned.  
In 13 Hen. 7. being 
r 〈…〉  a Knight for the King's Body, he was made Constable 
s 〈…〉  of Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland; and in 14 Hen. 7. Captain 
t Privata Sigil. 14 H. 7.  of the Town and Castle of Barwick, as also Warden 
u Ibid.  of the East and Middle Marches toward Scotland. In 15 Hen. 7. he had a special Commission 
x Pat. 15 H. 7. p. ●.  to exercise the Office of Constable and Marshal of England, in all points, against certain Rebels; and was, the same year, made Constable 
y Ibid. m. 17.  of Sheriff-Hoton Castle in Com. Ebor. As also Steward of that Lordship.  
In 17 Hen. 7. being still 
z Orig. 17 H. 7. Rot. 39  Captain of Barwick, he was made 
a Orig. 17 H. 7. Rot. 39  Treasurer and Chamberlain there, as also Customer 
b Orig. 17 H. 7. Rot. 39  of that Port. And the next year following, constituted 
c Bill●●ign. 18 H. 7.  one of the King's Commissioners for receiving the Oath of james the Fourth, King of Scotland, upon a Treaty of Peace.  
Moreover, in 21 Hen. 7. being 
d Pat. ●1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 33.  then one of the King's Privy Council, he was made 
e Pat. ●1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 33.  General Warden of the Marches towards Scotland. And in 1 Hen. 8. had the like Commission 
f Pat. 1 H. 8. p 2. in dorso m. 22.  (Sir Thomas d'Arcy Knight, being then joined with him.) In which year also, the title and dignity of a Baron was revived to him, through the special favour of that King, by Writ 
g Claus. de eo●em an●. in dorso.  of Summons to Parliament. Which title of Honour, enjoyed by many of his Ancestors, ceased in the Daughters and Heirs of Philip Lord d'Arcy, so married to Strangeways and Conyers, as hath been already observed.  
In this first year of Henry the Eighth, his Commission 
h Orig. 1 H. 8. Rot. 62.  for the Office of Treasurer and Chamberlain of Barwick and Customer there, being also renewed; he was made Steward and Surveyor of all the King's Lands beyond Trent, during the minority of the Earl of Westmoreland; as also Surveyor General of the Castles and Lordships of Sheriff-Hoton, Middleham, Richmond, Cotingham, Sandall, Wakefield, Hatfield, and Coningsburgh; and likewise chief Warden and Justice of all the King's Forests in those parts. In this year he was 
i Lib. Nige● Gatt. p. 198.  also elected and installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and one 
k Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 3.  of the King's Privy Council.  
In 2 Hen. 8. he was sent 
l Ibid p. 15.  with fifteen hundred Archers to Ferdinand, King of Arragon.  
And in 3 Hen. 8. being sent 
m Annals of H. 8. by Godwin. p. 7 & 8.  into Spain with fifteen hundred Auxiliary Archers, in four Ships of the Navy Royal, to the aid of Ferdinand, King of Arragon, (Father to Queen Catherine) against the Moors of Africa, then in hostility with that King: Upon his arrival, news being brought, that a Peace was made, he and his soldiers were liberally rewarded 
n Annals of H. 8. by Godwin. p. 7 & 8.  and dismissed.  
In 21 Hen. 8. he was 
o Hist. of H. 8. by Herb. p. 274.  one of the Lords, which exhibited the Articles against Cardinal Woolsey; and in 22 Hen. 8. subscribed 
p Ibid. p. 306.  that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, intimating to him the loss of his Supremacy, here, in case he did not comply in that cause of King Henry's Divorce.  
In 26 Hen. 8. in regard 
q Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 2▪  of his age and debility of Body (which was the pretence) he procured a special Licence 
r Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 2▪ , to be absent from Parliament: But I rather conceive the true reason to be, because he foresaw the ruin of the Religious Houses (under the colour of that Authority) near approaching; wherein he had no mind to give his Vote (the contrivance in order thereto, having been laid long before, though the work was not fully perfected, until the following year, viz. 27 Hen. 8.) And that this was the real cause, of such his deserting the Parliament, is evident enough from his after-actings: For 
s Hist of H. ●. by the Lord Herbert, p. 〈◊〉.  in 28 H. 8. the next year ensuing the dissolution of the lesser Houses (it being then discernible enough, what was like to become of all the rest) sundry persons being employed, by the most subtle practices imaginable, to accomplish the work, upon that Insurrection 
t Ibid.  of the Yorkshire Men, under the command of Robert Ask, and by them called 
u Ibid.  The Pilgrimage of Grace; This Thomas Lord d'Arcy being 
x Ibid.  with the Archbishop of York in Pontfract Castle, delivered it up to the Rebels, and took 
y Ibid.  the Oath, viz.  
TO enter into the Pilgrimage of Grace, for the love of God, the preservation of the King's Person, and Issue; the purifying of the Nobility, expulsing all Uillain-blood, and Evil-Counsellors; for no particular profit to themselves, nor to do displeasure to any, nor to stay nor Murder any for Envy; but to put away▪ all Fears, and to take afore them the Eross of Christ, his Faith, the restitution of the Church, and the suppression of Heretics, and their Opinions.  
Certain it is, that though this Lord d'Arcy, and the Archbishop, pretended 
z Ibid.  want of Provision to hold out that Castle; yet were they suspected 
a Ibid.  to render it, in favour of the Rebels: And that they did so, is evident enough; for, upon that Treaty afterwards had, betwixt the Duke of Norfolk, and others, trusted by the King; he was 
b Ibid. p. 4●●.  with Ask himself, and some of that party, employed to treat for them. And notwithstanding, he afterwards excused 
c Ibid. p▪ 427.  it to the Lord Cromwell, saying, 
d Ibid. p▪ 427.  That what he did, was merely for retaining so much credit with the Commons, as might better enable him to do the King's service. It did not satisfy; for, together with Ask, and some others, being brought 
e Ibid. p. 428.  prisoner to London, he was arraigned 
f Ibid. p. 428.  at Westminster; and being found guilty 
g Ibid. p. 428.  of High Treason, was beheaded 
h Ibid. p. 428.  on Tower-Hill, 20 june, 30 H. 8. and buried 
i moscrip. T●muli.  in the Church of S. Botolph, without Algate.  
This Thomas Lord d'Arcy had Summons 
k Claus. de iisdem an●▪ in dorso.  to the Parliaments of 1, 6, & 21 Hen. 8.  
Of his Descendants, all that I shall observe is, That George 
George.  his eldest Son, being restored 
l Journal of Parl. de 2 Ed. 6.  in Blood, with the title 
m Journal of Parl. de 2 Ed. 6.  of Lord d'Arcy, to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body, in 2 Edw. 6. by his Testament 
n He●th, fol▪ 291. , bequeathed his Body to be buried i● the Choir at Bempton, near to his Wife; appointing, that a convenient Tomb should be made and set over them both, according to his estate and degree: Also, that to Agnes Fairfax, his Daughter, he gave a hundred marks, as also his best wrought Silk Carpet, bordered with Crimson Velvet, which she made. To Marry his Daughter, a hundred marks; to his Daughter Dawney, his best Cup; and to Elizabeth, Clare, and Mary, his other Daughters, certain An●●al Rents out of part of his Lands, for divers years: And, that he died 
o Esc. de 〈…〉  28 August, 4 & 5 Phil. & Ma. Moreover, that from him descended john Lord d'Arcy of Aston, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, who departed this life without Issue-male ... july, An. 1635. (11 Car. 1.) as the Descent hereunto annexed doth show. Furthermore, that Sir Arthur d'Arcy Knight, second Son to the said Lord Thomas, in 25 Hen. 8. upon Information 
p Hist. of H. 8. ut supra p. 351.  given to the King, that the Emperor (Charles the Fifth) had threatened War against England, and treated secretly with james the Fourth, King of Scotland, for his aid therein, was (upon expiration of the then five years' Truce) permitted 
q Ibid.  to enter the Borders, and to forage that Country; which he did, burning 
r Ibid.  divers Towns, and carrying away much booty; as also, that the same year, in September following, he was made Captain 
s Pat 25 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Isle of jersey; and, in 5 Edw. 6. Lieutenant 
t Hist. of Edw. 6. by Sir J. Haywood, p. 132.  of the Tower of London. And, that, having married 
u Inscrip. Tumuli.  Mary, Daughter and Coheir to Sir Nicholas Carew of Bedington in Com. Surr. Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, he died 
x Inscrip. Tumuli.  ... April, 3 Eliz. and was buried in the Church of S. Botolph, without Algate, before mentioned.  
And lastly, That his Grandson, Sir Conyers 
Conyers.  d'Ar●y, of Hornby Castle, in Com. Ebor. Knight, being the principal Male-branch then remaining of this ancient and noble Family (Henry, the eldest Son, leaving issue one only Daughter) setting forth, by his Petition to King Charles the First, in that Parliament begun at Westminster, 3 Novemb. An. 1640. That, after the Attainder of Thomas Lord d'Arcy his Great Grandfather, in 29 Hen. 8. Sir George d'Arcy Knight, eldest Son to the said Thomas, being restored in Blood by King Edward the Sixth, obtained a Grant of the title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy, to himself and the heirs-male of his Body; and that by the death of john Lord d'Arcy, late of Aston in Com. Ebor. without Issue-male (in the eleventh of His Reign) the title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy, was utterly extinct, did humbly desire; That, being Grandchild and Heir-male to the before specified Sir Arthur d'Arcy Knight; and likewise, Son and Heir of Elizabeth, Daughter and Coheir of john Lord Conyers, Lineal-heir to Margery, Daughter and Coheir to Philip Lord d'Arcy, Son of john Lord d'Arcy, one of the Barons of this Realm in the time of King Henry the Fourth; His Majesty would be pleased to declare, restore, and confirm, to him the said Sir Conyers d'Arcy, and to the Heirs-male of his Body; the stile, title, and dignity of Lord d'Arcy; with such place, preeminence and precedency, as the said john Lord d'Arcy, had; and by right from his Ancestors, then enjoyed.  
Whereunto His said Majesty graciously condiscending, He did, by His Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 10 August. in the Seventeenth year of His Reign, declare, restore, and confirm, unto him the said Sir Conyers d'Arcy Knight, and to the Heirs-male of his Body lawfully begotten; the stile, title, and dignity of Lord d'Arcy, so enjoyed by his Ancestor john Lord d'Arcy, as aforesaid; whereupon he had Summons to Parliament accordingly.   

Marmion.  
IN the time of the Norman Conqueror Robert 
Robert.  Marmion, having, by the gift of that King, the Castle of Tamwort● 〈◊〉 Com. Warr. with the Territory adjacent; 
a ●x Vet. Memb●. penès Joh. Fe●●e●s d● Tamwor. Castro Ar.  thence expelled those Nuns he found there, unto a place called Oldbury (about four miles distant.) After which, within the compass of a Twelvemonth, as it is said, 
b ●x Vet. Memb●. penès Joh. Fe●●e●s d● Tamwor. Castro Ar. , making a costly entertainment at Tamworth Castle, for some of his Friends, amongst which was Sir Walter de Somervile, Lord of Whichover (in Com. Staff.) his sworn Brother; it happened, That, as he lay in his Bed, S. Edith appeared to him in the habit of a veiled Nun, with a Crosier in her hand, and advertised him, That if he did not restore the Abbey of Polesworth (which lay within the Territories belonging to his Castle of Tamworth) unto her Successors, he should have an evil death, and go to Hell: And, that he might be the more sensible of this her admonition, she smote him on the side with the point of her Crosier, and so vanished away. Moreover, that, by this stroke being much wounded, he cried out so loud, that his Friends in the House arose; and finding him extremely tormented with the pain of his wound, advised him to confess himself to a Priest, and vow to restore them to their former possession. Furthermore, that having so done, his pain ceased; and that, in accomplishment of his vow (accompanied with Sir Walter de Somervile, and the rest) he forthwith road to Oldbury; and craving pardon of the Nuns for the injury done, brought them back to Polesworth; desiring, That himself and his friend Sir Walter de Somervile, might be reputed their Patrons; and have burial for themselves and their heirs, in the Abbey, viz. The Marmions in the Chapterhouse, and the Somerviles in the Cloister.  
However some circumstances in this story may seem fabulous, the substance of it is certainly true; for it expressly appeareth by the very words of his Charter 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 33. , that he gave to Osanna the Prioress, Ad Religionem instaurandam Sanctimonialium ibi, Ecclesiam S. Edithae de Polesworth, cum pertinentiis, ita quod Conventus de Aldeberia ibi sit manens. For the establishing of the Religion of those Nuns there, the Church of S. Edith of Polesworth, with its appurtenances, so that the Covent of Oldbury should remain in that place. And likewise bestowed 
d Pat. 21 ●d. 2. p. 2. m. 10. 〈◊〉 I●spex.  on them the whole Lordship of Polesworth, with its Demesns in Waverton; which Grant King Stephen afterwards confirmed. Moreover, with Milisent his Wife, he gave 
e Mon. Angl. ● Vol 2. 850 a. n 40.  to the Monks of Bardney in Com. Linc. for the health of the Soul of his Father and Mother, his own, his wife's Soul, and the Souls of their heirs, the Town of Butegate near Bardney.  
To this Robert succeeded Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, to whom King H●nry the First (by his Charter 
f Pat. 2● H. 6. p. 1. m. 30 per I●spex.  bearing date at Eanoc in Com. Staff.) granted 
g Pat. 2● H. 6. p. 1. m. 30 per I●spex.  Free-Warren in all his Lands, within the County of Warwick, as Robert his Father had; and particularly at Tamworth.  
This last mentioned Robert possessed 
h Hist. MS. R●b. de 〈◊〉 in Bibl. De●ves. f. 163 a.  the strong Castle of Fontney in Normandy. Which castle Geffrey, E. of Anjou, besieged 
i Hist. MS. R●b. de 〈◊〉 in Bibl. De●ves. f. 163 a.  and razed 
k Hist. MS. R●b. de 〈◊〉 in Bibl. De●ves. f. 163 a.  in 4 Steph. in regard he held out Faleis against him. And, with Maud de Beauchamp his 
l M●n. Angli●. Vol. 2. 974 b. n. 40  Wife, gave leave 
m M●n. Angli●. Vol. 2. 974 b. n. 40  to his Tenants, by Military service, and other, for granting of Lands to the Monks of Fontney in Normandy. He likewise bestowed 
n Monast. Angli●. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉. n 50.  one Hide of Land in Widefleet, with the Mill, upon the Monks of Bermondsey in Southwark; and gave 
o Car●. 20 R. ●. p 3 m. 22 per Inspex.  the Church of Queinton in Com. Gloc. to the Nuns of Polesworth.  
But, being a great adversary 
p MS. in Bibl. Bod● (Med. 20.) f. 30 ●.  to the Earl of Chester, who had a noble Seat at Coventrey, in 8 Steph. he entered 
q Ibid.  the Priory there (which was but a little distant from that Earls Castle) and; expelling 
r Ibid.  the Monks, fortified 
s Ibid.  it, digging 
t Ibid.  in the Fields adjacent, divers deep Ditches, highly covered over with Earth; to the intent, that such as should make approaches thereto, might be entrapped. Whereupon it so happened 
u Ibid. , That as he ●ode out himself to view the Earl of Chester's Forces, which began to draw near, he fell into one of them, and broke his Thigh; so that a common Soldier presently seizing on him, cut off his Head.  
To whom succeeded Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, who upon 
x Lib. Rub. in Scacc. 104 b.  the Assessment of that Aid, in the twelfth of Henry the Second, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
y Lib. Rub. in Scacc. 104 b.  the Knight's Fees he then held De Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number twelve, and three De Novo; for which, upon the collection of that Aid in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
z Rot. 〈◊〉. 14 H. 2. Wa●●.  Seven pounds twelve shillings eight pence.  
In 31 Hen. 2. this Robert being constituted 
a Rot. Pip. ●1 H. 2. Wigorn.  Sheriff of Worcestershire, continued 
b Ibid. sub iisdem ann.  in that Office till the end of the four and thirtieth year. He was 
c Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Warr. etc.  also a Justice Itinerant in Warwickshire, and some other Counties, in 33 H. 2. And again Sheriff of Worcestershire in 
d Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Wigor.  1 Rich. 1. Furthermore, in 6 Rich. 1. he attended 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. ● Linc.  the King into Normandy, and in 15 joh was in that expedition then made into Poicto●. To the Knight's Templars he gave 
f MS. in Scacc. penès Remsm. Reg.  a Mill at Barston in Com. Warw. And about the beginning of Henry the third's time, departed this life; leaving issue two Sons, by several Ventures, as it seems, both of them bearing the name of Robert.  
Of which Sons, Robert the younger, in 2 H. 3. gave 
g Rot. Pip. ● H 3. Wa●●.  to the King the sum of Five hundred pounds, for the custody of Tamworth Castle, and to have Livery of the Lands whereof his Father died seized, until things should be so settled, as that the English might peaceably enjoy their Lands in Normandy, and the Normans theirs in England (by reason 
h 〈◊〉. J. d● Ti●●et, p. 159 ● 160.  that the Dukedom of Normandy had been seized on by the French, about the beginning of King john's time, for the murder of Arthur, Duke of Britanny;) but with condition 
i Rot. Pip. ut supra. , That if Robert Marmion, his elder Brother, should make his Peace with the King (for, it seems, he then adhered to the French) and regain his Inheritance here in England; that then he should pay back to this Robert the younger, so much of that sum, as the profits of the Lands, whereof he had received the issues, did fall short thereof; and, that the said Robert, the younger, should then enjoy the Lordships of Witringham and Coningsby in Com. Linc. Oueinton in Com. Gloc. and Ber●wick in Com. Suss. As also 
k Ibid. , that William, his younger Brother, should have Torinton in Com. Linc. and Lands to the value of ten pounds per annum in Berewick: Of all which, they had 
l Ibid.  special Grants from their Father. And moreover, it was 
m Ibid.  then concluded, That Robert the younger, should not only give the King good caution to keep the Castle of Tamworth to his use; but, upon occasion deliver it up into his hands: For performance whereof, there were his Sureties, viz. 
n 〈…〉  Nicholas de Verdon, Geffrey de Camvile, William de Hardreshull, Ralph Fitz-Ralph, Thomas de Offirton, john de Culi, Richard Russel, Robert de la Land, Robert de Passy, William de Fo●, and Matthew de Charnels (all Men of note in the Country thereabouts.)  
Which being effected, he had the King's Precept 
o Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 4.  to William de Harecu●t (than Governor thereof) to deliver it up unto him. But, it was not long after, ere his elder Brother Robert made his Peace: For in 5 Hen. 3. he had Livery 
p Pat 5 H. 3. m. 8. Claus. 5 Hen. 3. m. 1●.  of that Castle, and the rest of his Father's Lands. So that here, for a while, I must go on with my discourse of Robert 〈…〉, and his Descendants; referring what remains of Robert the younger, and his posterity, till anon.  
I am of opinion, that this Robert the elder returned into Normandy in 17 Hen. 3. for in that year, it is evident, that he passed 
q Cart. 17 H. 3. ●. ●▪  over the estate of all his Lands in England, for seven years, unto Peter de Rupibus (that potent Bishop of Winchester) together with the Guardianship of Philip, 
Philip.  his Son and Heir, to marry where he should think sit, without disparagement.  
Whereupon the Bishop, with the consent of the same Robert and Philip, made an Assignation 
r Cart 2● H. 3. ●. 4.  thereof unto William de Cantilupe (a great Man at that time.)  
After which, ere long, viz. in 
s Mat. Paris, in An. ●: 42. p. 578. 6.  26 Hen. 3. he departed this life, leaving Philip, his Son and Heir. Which Philip having married 
t Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 9  joan, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Hugh de Kilpeck, of Bi●peck Castle in Herefordshire (whose Wardship 
u Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 9  and disposal in marriage the said William de Cantilupe had) paid his relief 
x Rot. Pip. 28 H. 3. 〈◊〉.  for that Purparty appertaining to her, in 28 Hen. 3. and doing his homage had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 9  thereof.  
In 33 Hen. 3. this Philip Marmion was constituted Sheriff 
z Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 5.  for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester; which Office he held 
a Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  for the fourth part of that year, to the end of the thirty sixth. He was also in that three and thirtieth year made Governor 
b Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 4.  of Sauvey Castle (in the Eastern nook of Leicestershire,) and Sheriff 
c Cart. 33 H. 3. m. 5. Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 4. Claus. 36 H. 3. in dorso.  of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester: And at the same time obtained a Confirmation 
d Cart. 33 H. 3. m. 5. Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 4. Claus. 36 H. 3. in dorso.  of that Charter of Free-Warren, which was granted to his Ancestor by King Henry the First. But in 36 Hen. 3. he was questioned 
e Cart. 33 H. 3. m. 5. Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 4. Claus. 36 H. 3. in dorso.  for sitting with Richard de Mundevill, and the rest of the Justices for Gaol-delivery at Warwick, having no Commission so to do: For which, I do not find that the King's displeasure ●●uck long upon him, in regard he attended 
f Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. ●.  him so soon after into Gascoigne (viz. in 37 Hen. 3.) Upon his return from whence, the next ensuing year, he was taken prisoner 
g Mat. Paris, in 〈…〉 p. 894 n. 20.  by the French at Pontes in Poicto●, with john de Pl●ssets, than Earl of Warwick, and divers other of the English Nobility, notwithstanding they had 
h Mat. Paris, in 〈…〉 p. 894 ●. 20.  Letters of safe conduct from that King.  
The next mention I find of him is, That in 41 Hen. 3. he was 
i 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Wales; and the next ensuing year, had Summons 
k Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso ●. 12.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Chester, upon the Eve of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh.  
In 45 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
l Claus. 45 H. ● 3. in dorso m 3.  to be at London, with divers of the Nobility, upon the morrow after Simon and judes' day; in which year, the defection of many of the Barons began farther to be discovered, by intruding upon the King's Authority, in placing 
m Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 3. & ●. 8.  Sheriffs throughout sundry Shires of the Realm: In which respect, this Philip, as a person in whose fidelity the King reposed much confidence, had by a special Patent 
n Ibid.  the Counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, committed to his custody, with the Castles of Norwich and Oxford. And in 47 Hen. 3. received another Summons 
o Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso ●. 13.  from the King to be at Hereford (amongst others) upon Monday next after the Purification of our Lady, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to resist the Welsh: So likewise 
p Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Worcester upon Lammas-day next ensuing, for the same purpose.  
But soon after this, divers of the Barons having put themselves in Arms, to force the King's assent to those unreasonable Ordinances which they had made at Oxford, tending much to the diminution of His Royal Authority; the King seeing himself overpowered, was necessitated to submit to the determination, which the King of France should make therein; and to bring in divers of the Peers, and other eminent persons, to give Oath for his performance thereof; amongst which, this Philip was 
q Pa●. 48 H. 3. m. 18. MS. in 〈◊〉. Bodl. (8 V. 8 Th.) fol. 137 a.  one: And still firmly adhering to him, attended 
r apod Neust. p. 63. n. 40.  him, with all the power he could raise, at the taking of Northampton▪ the next ensuing year: So likewise in 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 176.  that fatal Battle of Lewes, where (through the assistance of the Londoners) the King was taken prisoner, and his whole Army lost. For which memorable service, after the King got again into power, viz. in 50 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
t Pa●. 50 H. 3. m 3.  of all the King's Demesns in Tamworth; as also 
u Pa●. 50 H. 3. m 3.  in Wyginton, to hold during his natural life, for the yearly Rent of twenty four pounds six shillings and nine pence, and was made 
x Inquis. pe● 〈◊〉▪ 4 E. 1.  Governor of Kenilworth Castle, immediately after the render thereof.  
As to his Works of Piety, all I have seen, is, That he gave 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 411 a. n. 20.  an annual Rent of twenty shillings issuing out of certain Houses in London, to the Hospital of S. Thomas of Acces in that City. After which, viz. in 20 Edw. 1. he departed 
z Esc. 20 E. 1. n. ●6.  this life, being then seized 
a Esc. 20 E. 1. n. ●6.  of the Castle of tamworth, with its Members and Appurtenances, in Com. Warr. which he held of the King in Capite by Knight's service, finding three Soldiers at his own proper costs for thirty days, in the Wars of Wales. As also 
b Esc. 20 E. 1. n. ●6. , that he held the Manor of Scrivelby, in Com. Linc. by Barony; likewise, that he held the Manor of Langeton, in the same County. Moreover, that he held 
c Ibid.  the Manors of Ferne, Lastrin, and Bradford, in Com. Heref. of the Inheritance of joan his Wife; and that joan his Daughter, than the Wife of William Mortein; joan, the Wife of Alexander Frevile, Daughter of Mazera, Wife of Ralph Cromwell, another Daughter; Maud, the Wife of Ralph Botiller, a third Daughter; and joan, his fourth Daughter, at that time eight years of age, were 
d Ibid.  his next heirs.  
Which joan, the Wife of William Mortein, upon partition of his Lands, having 
e Esc. 23 E. 1. n. 55.  the Castle of Tamworth for her share, died seized 
f Esc. 23 E. 1. n. 55.  thereof, about three years after, leaving no 
g Esc. 23 E. 1. n. 55.  issue: Whereupon, by Agreement 
h Rot. Fin. 24 Ed. 1. m. 20.  betwixt the rest of the Coheirs, it was allotted to Alexander Frevile.  
Having thus done with the elder Branch, I now return to Robert the younger, 
Robert.  who had the Lordships of Witringham and Coningsby in Comit. Linc. Queinton in Comit. Gloc. and Berewick in Com. Suss. By the especial Grant of Robert his Father, as I have already observed. And, in 16 joh. gave 
h Rot. Pip. ●6 Joh. 〈◊〉.  to the King three hundred and fifty marks, and five Palfreys, for Licence to marry Amice the Daughter of jernegan Fitz-Hugh. After which, being in Arms with the Rebellious Barons (as it seems) he obtained 
i Pat 18 Joh. p. 1. m 5.  Letters of safe conduct for coming in to the King, to make his Peace. But from that time, until 49 Hen. 3. that he was 
k Esc. 49 H. 3. n▪ 3.  again in Arms against the succeeding King, with the Rebellious Barons of that age, I have not seen any thing farther of him. So likewise 
l Esc. 49 H. 3. n▪ 3.  was William Marmion his younger Brother, and in such high esteem with them, that, in the same forty ninth year, after the King was their prisoner, they calling 
m Claus. 49 H 3. in dorso.  a Parliament in his name, summoned 
n Claus. 49 H 3. in dorso.  this William thereto, as one of the Peers. This last mentioned Robert, by Amice his Wife, had 
o Ex Ver. ● Membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  the Manors of West Tanfield in Richmondshire, East Tanfield, Manfield, Carethorpe, Wathe, Bi●sow, Leming, Langton, Exilby, Melworby, and Burgh: And left issue 
p Pat. 43. H. 3. in dorso.  William, 
William.  who took to Wife 
q Ex pr●●. Vet. Membran.  Lora, the Daughter of Roese de Dovor, and had 
r Ex pr●●. Vet. Membran.  with her the Town of L●dington in Com. Northampt. As also three Knights Fees.  
To Which William, succeeded john 
john.  Marmion (his Son and Heir, as it is like) who in 20 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
s Cart. 20 ●. 1. n. 21.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands of East Tanfield, Carethorpe, and Langton, in Com. Ebor. Wintringham in Com. Linc. Ludington in Com. Northampt. Nether Queinton and Over Queinton in Com. Gloc. Berewick, Wington, and Pikehay, in Com. Suff. And in 22 Edw. 1. upon 
t Rot. Vascon. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  that Summons of the great Men, then called to advise 
u Rot. Vascon. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  with the King concerning the Public Affairs of the Realm, was 
x Rot. Vascon. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  one who received command to attend him: As also, soon after that Convention, received command 
y Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his expedition then made into France. Moreover, within three years after, viz. in 25 Edw. 1. he was summoned 
z Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, and so afterwards 
a Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  till his death (which happened in 16 Edw. 2.)  
In 4 Edw. 2. this john was 
b Rot. Scoc. 4 E▪ 2. in dorso m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland. And in 8 Edw. 2. had Licence 
c Pat. 8 E. 2. p. 1. m 21.  from the King to make a Castle of his House▪ called The Hermitage, situate in Tanfield Wood, in Com. Ebor. Moreover, 11 Edw. 2. obtained a Charter 
d Cart. 11 ●. 2. n. 67.  for a weekly Market every Wednesday, at his Manor of Wintringham in Com. Linc. with Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Willingham juxta Re●ham in that County. But departed 
e Esc. 16 ●. 2. n. 40.  this life in 16 Edw. 2. being then seized of the Manors of Berewick in Com. Su●● Wintringham. and Welingham, in Com. Linc. and Ludington in Com. Northampt. leaving john, 
john.  his Son 
f Esc. 16 ●. 2. n. 40.  and Heir, thirty years of age. Which john, in 1 Edw. 3. was 
g Rot. Scoc. 1 ●. 3▪ m 5.  in the Scottish Wars. And having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments of his time, till his death, which happened 
i Ex 〈◊〉. Vet▪ Membran▪ in B●b●. Cotton.  in 9 Edw. 3. left issue, by Maud his Wife 
k Ex 〈◊〉. Vet▪ Membran▪ in B●b●. Cotton. , Daughter 
l Ex 〈◊〉. Vet▪ Membran▪ in B●b●. Cotton.  to the Lord Furnival, one Son, called Robert 
m Ibid. , and two Daughters, viz. 
n Ibid.  joan, 
Robert.  the Wife of Sir john Bernack Knight, and Avi●●.  
Which Robert being an infirm 
l Ibid.  man, and having no 
m Ibid.  issue; by the advice 
n Ibid.  of his friends, married Avicen his younger Sister to Sir john Grey of Rotherfield Knight; upon 
o Ibid.  condition, that he the said Robert, and 〈◊〉 his Mother enfeoffing them the said john and Avicen, and the Heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, of the reversion of all their Lands, the issue of the said Sir john Grey and Avicen should bear the surname of Marmion; as in my discourse of that Family of Grey is already observed.  
Which Maud founded 
p Ibid.  a Chantry at West-Tanfeld, in Com. Ebor. consisting of a Master (or Warden) and three Priests; to pray for her Soul, as also for the Soul of her Husband and of Robert her Son; and for the good estate of Avicen de Grey, and Sir john Marmion her Son and Heir, with Elizabeth his Wife, and all their Ancestors.  
Of these Marmions all that I have else to observe, is 
q Lel etin. Vol. 1. f. 100 ; that there were divers Tombs of them at West-Tanfield, in Com. Ebor. where they had 
r Ibid. Vol. 5. f. 95.  a Castle, which by descent came 
s Ibid. Vol. 5. f. 95.  to the Lord Fitz-Hugh.   

Basset.  
OF this name were several families, but whether sprung from one stock I cannot say.  
The first I meet with, is Osmund 
Osmund.  Basset, of whom this following mention is made by my Author 
a 〈…〉 : viz. that in the first year, that the Abbey of St. Ebrulf at Utica in Normandy, (viz. Ann. 1050) was founded, William and Robert the Sons of Geroi (descended from the noble line of the Franks and Bretayns) with divers of their kindred and Barons meeting there; and having consultation for the good of that Monastery thus begun, determined that each of them should dispose of himself and his personal estate thereunto; and not to give or ●ell any thing, belonging to the Church, before the Monks of that Abbey had the refusal of it. Amongst which devout men, parties to this agreement, was 
b Ibid.  this Osmund Basset.  
The next is William, 
William.  sometime Abbot 
c Ibid. 968. B.  of St. benedict's at Holme in Suffolk.  
After him I come to Ralph Basset, 
Ralph.  one of those, of whom it is said by Ord. Vitalis 
d Ibid. 805. B.  that King Henry the first (at the very beginning of his reign) de Ignobili stirpe illustravit, ac de Pulvere (ut ita dicam) extulit; datâque multiplici facultate, super consuls, & illustres oppidanos exaltavit,— raised from a very low condition, and conferring on him an ample estate; exalting him above Earls and other eminent men.  
This is he, that under the same King Henry, had 
e Ibid. 629. C. 630. D. & 631. A.  that high place and Office of Justice of England; whose Authority was so great, that he sat in what Court he pleased; and where else he thought fit, for the administration of Justice, as from many instrances may be sufficiently seen 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 172 b. 25. (7 H. 1.) . But all that I have farther to say of him is; that in 21 Hen. 1. he was a benefactor 
g Regist. de Eynsham, peers Decan. Colleg. dicti Christ-Church Oxon.  to the Abbey of Eynsham in Oxfordshire, by adding one more Monk to that Covent; and giving one Carucate of Land in Chinolton in Com, Notting. and ten Oxon for his maintenance: which Land was parcel of his Lordship of Cole●●une, now called Colston- Basset near at hand. Also, that he had such a veneable respect to the Monks of Abendon, in Berkshire, that he determined 
h Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  to enter into a Monastic life there, and in the same Abbey to be buried 
i Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a. : Acoording to which resolution, falling sick at Northampton, he called 
k Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  for a Monk's habit; and being asked of what order, replied as before 
l Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  he had resolved; appointing 
m Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  that his body should be buried there. 
n Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  Moreover, disposing at that time of his personal estate, he sent 
o Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  no small sum to Abendon, giving 
p Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  likewise thereunto four Hides of of Land in Chedelesworth; whereupon he was honourably buried 
q Regist. de Abendon in bibls. Cotton. lib 2. f. 63. a.  in the Chapterhouse there.  
To this Ralph succeeded Richard 
Richard.  Basset his Son and Heir; who likewise had 
r Ord. Vit. 905 D.  that great Office of justice of England, in the later time of King Henry the first, and all King Stephen's reign: and abounding 
s Ord. Vit. 905 D.  in wealth, built 
t Ord. Vit. 905 D.  a strong Castle upon some part of his Inheritance, lying at Mo●terol in Normandy.  
In 5 Steph. this Richard underwent 
u Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. de 〈…〉.  the Sheriff's Office for Surrey, Cambridge, and Huntendonshire, with Alberic de Vere: So likewise 
* Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. de 〈…〉.  for Essex, Hertford, Buckingham, Bedford, Norfolk, Suffolk, Northampton and Leicestershires. Moreover he gave 
x Rot. Pip▪ 5. Steph.  to the King, at that time, the sum of forty pounds for the Custody of the Lands of Geffrey Ridel: as also 
y Rot. Pip▪ 5. Steph.  two hundred marks, and six light Horses, for Livery of the Lands, which his Brother Nicholas Basset held of the King in Capite. And, having wedded 
z Ex Cod. MS. per vetus●● penès Tho Co. Arundel. Aun. 1640. f. 67. a.  Maud the sole Daughter and Heir of the same Geffrey Ridel (by Geva his Wife, Daughter to Hugh Earl of Chester) with her founded 
a Mon. Angl. Vo. ●. f 90. b.  the Abbey of Land, in Leicestershire, for the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror; left issue 
b Ex dicto Vet. Cod. MS. f. 69. a. b.  Geffrey 
Geffrey ●●●dell  his eldest Son; who, from his Mother bore the name 
c Ex dicto Vet. Cod. MS. f. 69. a. b.  of Ridel, and Ralph another 
d Ex dicto Vet. Cod. MS. f. 69. a. b.  Son, who continuing the surname of Basset was that Ralph (as I guess) who underwent 
* Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Warwick, and Leicester, in 6 and 7 H. 2. And had 
e Ex dicto Vet. Cod. MS. f. 67. a. b.  Drayton (near Tamworth) in Staffordshire, of his Mother's inheritance: which Lordship Hugh Earl of Chester gave 
f Ex dicto Vet. Cod. MS. f. 67. a. b.  to Geffrey Ridel with Geva his Daughter in Frankmarriage.  
To this Geffrey surnamed Ridel, succeeded 
g Ibid. f. 41● a.  Richard 
Richard.  his Son: which Richard reassuming 
h Ibid. f. 416 a.  the name of Basset, seated himself at Weldon in Northamptonshire; 
Ralph.  and left issue Ralph, who in 2 Hen. 3. upon levying the first Scutage for the King, 
Rot. Pip. 2 Hen 3. Northampton.  paid thirty marks for fifteen Knights fees he then held.  
Which Ralph had issue another Ralph, who in 42 Hen. 3, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 42 Hen. 3. m. 9  of his Lands, then doing 
k Rot. Fin. 42 Hen. 3. m. 9  his Homage, and the same year accounted 
l Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Northampt.  thirty pounds to the King for fifteen Knights Fees upon levying the Scutage of Wales.  
To whom succeeded 
m Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m 14.  Richard, 
Richard.  who died 
n Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m 14.  in 4 Edw. 1. and left issue 
o Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m 14.  Ralph: which Ralph had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m 14.  of his Lands the same year, performing his Homage, and died 
q Rot. Fin. 23 Edw ●. m. 9  in 23 Edw. 1. leaving Richard his Son and Heir, who had then livery 
r Rot. Fin. 23 Edw ●. m. 9  of his Lands.  
In 34 Edw. 1, this Richard was 
s Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 12.  in that expedition then made into Scotland, being of the retinue 
t Ibid.  to Adomare de Valence Earl of Pembroke: But being again in Scotland, was there slain 
u H. Knighton ●533. n. 40.  in that great defeat which the English had, in the ●●ttle of Strivelyn, leaving Ralph his Son and Heir, in minority; whose wardship was granted 
* Rot. Fin. ● E 2. m. 7.  to Richard de Grey.  
Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  making proof 
x Claus. 15 Edw. 2. m 11.  of his age, in 15 Edw. 2. had Livery 
y Claus. 15 Edw. 2. m 11.  of his Lands: and in 15 Edw. 3. departed 
z Esc. 15 E. a. n. 36. Northamp.  this life, then seized 
a Esc. 15 E. a. n. 36. Northamp.  of the Manors of Weldon, and Weston juxta Ashele, in Com. Northamp. held of the King in Capite by Barony; as also of the Patronage of the Priory of land; leaving issue 
b Esc. 15 E. a. n. 36. Northamp.  by joan his Wife, Daughter of Richard de la Pole, Citizen of London, Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir fifteen years of age; who had Livery 
c Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands the same year, doing his Homage: but in 42 E. 3. took upon him the profession 
d Rot. Fin. 42 Edw. 3. m. 5.  of a Canon-Regular in the Priory of land: Whereupon Ralph his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had livery 
e Rot. Fin. 42 Edw. 3. m. 5.  of all his Lands.  
Which Ralph in 8 Ric. 2. 
Ralph.  being seized 
f Esc. 8 R. 2. n. 9 Buck.  of the Manors of Weldon, Weston super Welond, Ashele, and Pightesle, in Com. Northam. and by 
g Esc. 8 R. ●. n. 9 Buck.  joynt-Feoffement with Alianore his Wife, of the Manors of D●ayton- Beauchamp, in Com. Buck. Madeley- Alfagh, in Com. Staff. and Wy●elesthorne, in Com. Hertf. departed 
h Ibid.  this life upon Tuesday next before the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle; leaving Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir, than eight 
i Ibid.  years of age.  
Another Inquisition 
k Esc. 14 R. 2. ●. 1. Staff. , taken in 14 Ric. 2. ●aith, that Thomas Basset a Priest, Brother of Ralph, Father of this last mentioned Ralph, was found to be his Heir; and then fifty years of age: But that I conceive to be erroneous: for in 22 Ric. 2. Richard Basset, who was first found to be his Heir, though 
l Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m 1.  he did not make proof of his age; obtained so much favour, that he had Livery 
m Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m 1.  of his Lands. Which Richard 
n Rot. Fin. 10 Hen. 4. m. 10.  died without issue in 10 Hen. 4. leaving Sir john Aylesbury Knight, and john Knyvet, his Cousins 
o Rot. Fin. 10 Hen. 4. m. 10.  and next Heirs; viz. Sir john Aylesbury, Son of joan, Sister of Ralph, Father of Ralph, Father to the said Richard; and john Knyvet, Son of Alianore, Sister of Ralph, Father of Ralph, Father to the same Richard.  
But of this Family, whose residence was at Weldon, there was none Summoned to Parliament, excepting Richard in 25 Edw. 1. and Ralph in 1 Edw. 3.   

Basset of Drayton.  
TOuching the Basset's of Drayton, descended from Richard Basset and Maud Ridel, (who, for so long as they continued, had successively the Christian name of Ralph) there is nothing very memorable until King Henry the thirds time, that Ralph Basset, in 42 Hen. 3. had summons 
a 〈…〉  (amongst other great men) to attend the King at Chester, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to oppose the incursions of the Welsh.  
But, in 48 Hen. 3. this Ralph, adhering 
b Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 H. ●. m. 4.  to Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester, and other the rebellious Barons then in Arms; they so wrought upon him, that the next year ensuing (after by that their success at Lewes, they had got the King into their power) he was content to be their Governor 
c Pat. 49 H. 3. m 26.  of the Castles of Salop, and Bruges; and continued so firm to their trust, that before the end of that year, when the Royal Army, which Prince Edward (after his escape by the assistance of divers gallant men) had raised, encountered them at Evesham; he there fight stoutly on the part of of that desperate Crew, was 
d H. Knighton 2437. n. 40.  (with many more) slain.  
It is said 
e M. Paris in ann. 1265. p. 998. n. 50.  that when Montfort discerned the strength and Order of Prince Edward's Army, with so many of the loyal Peerage, then drawn up against him; he concluded, that he should miscarry in that battle; and therefore advised this Ralph Basset, and Hugh de Spenser, to get away, and reserve themselves for better times; but they answered, If he perished they should not desire to live.  
Howbeit though he died thus in Arms against his Sovereign, Margaret his Wife found no small favour; for the King, soon after, tendering her condition, assigned 
f Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  the Lordship of Patyngham in Sta●●ordshire, and all other the Lands of her Husband, lying in Watton in Leicestershire, and Exton in Rutland, for her support, during pleasure; and at the special instance 
g Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  of Prince Edward; as also for 
h Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  the laudable services of Roger de Someri (Baron of Dudley) her Father, confirmed 
i Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  them to her for term of her life.  
Which Margaret was first 
k Claus. 23 E. ●. m. 7.  the Wife of Vrian St. Pere; and some time after the death of this Ralph Basset, passed 
l Claus 21 E. ●. m. 7.  her title in those lands to Ralph her Son; and then took 
m Claus 21 E. ●. m. 7.  the habit of Religion.  
¶ In 22 Edw. 1. 
Ralph.  this last mentioned Ralph had Summons 
n Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m 9  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Gascorgne. Moreover, in 24 Edw. 1. he was 
o Rot. Scoc. 24 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. 17.  in that expedition then made into Scotland, and of the retinue 
p Rot. Scoc. 24 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. 17.  unto Edmund Earl of Lancaster the King's Brother: Also in 25 Edw. 1. he attended the King into Flanders. Furthermore, having married joan, the Daughter 
q Ex dicto vet. cod. MS. f. 49. a.  of john Grey, Justice of Chester; he had with her all her Father's Lands in Olney (in Com. Buck.) in Frankmarriage: and departing 
s Ibid. 58. b.  this life, the last of December, Anno 1299. 27 Edw. 1. was buried 
t E●tat ejus Tumulus, ibidem.  in the Chancel of the parish Church of Drayton- Basset, before the high Altar, under a fair Marble, whereon were the Portraitures of himself and his Wife in Brass.  
To whom succeeded Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir. Which Ralph in 29 Edw. 1. was employed 
u Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 5.  into Scotland, in the King's service: And in 34 Edw. 1. being 
* Ex Compot. 〈◊〉 magnae Garderobae in Scaccar. penè● Remem. Regis.  one of that great number, who had then the honour to be made Knights of the Bath, with Prince Edward, attended 
x Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 5.  the King, in his Army into Scotland the same year; but returning thence without leave, command 
y Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. m. ●.  was given to the Sheriffs of Stafford, Nottingham, and Derbyshires, to seize his Lands: for which offence he obtained his pardon 
z Claus. 35 E. 1. m. 15.  the next year following.  
In 2 Edw. 2. in consideration 
a Rot. Fin. 2● 〈◊〉. 2. m. 16.  of an hundred marks fine, this Ralph procured 
b Rot. Fin. 2● 〈◊〉 2. m. 16.  all the King's interest, for the marriage of Margaret the Widow of Edmund Earl Stafford: and in 4 E. 2. was 
c Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 11  in that expedition, then made into Scotland. Furthermore in 8 Edw. 2. he received command 
d Rot Scoc. 8 Edw. 2. in dorso, m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast day of the Assumption of the blessed Virgin, to march against the Scots. And in 10 Edw. 2. went 
e Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 6.  again into Scotland, upon the King's service, being then of the retinue of john de Warren Earl of Surrey. In 11 E. 2. he was constituted 
f Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 11.  Governor of Stafford-Castle. And in 13 Edw. 2. was 
g Rot. Fin. 13 E. 2. m 3.  again in Scotland, in that expedition than made thither. Moreover, in 14 Edw. 2. he was made Constable 
h Rot. Fin. 14 E. 2. m. 3.  of Northampton-Castle, And in 15 Edw. 2. joined in commission 
i Rot. Fin. 15 Ed. 2. m. 13. , with john de Somery, to seize the Castle of Kenilworth, for the King, by reason 
k Rot. Fin. 15 Ed. 2. m. 13.  of the forfeiture of Thomas Earl of Lancaster; as also the same year, was Steward 
l Rot. vascon. 15 Edw. 2. in dorso, m. 9  of the Duchy of Aquitane, having, for his great and faithful services, the Lordship of Buckby, in Northamptonshire (which did belong to Thomas Earl of Lancaster) bestowed 
m Cart. 15 Edw. 2. n. 2.  on him.  
But being thus in Aquitane, he was put 
n T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20.  to no little strait in the business of his Government there: 
o T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20.  
p T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20.  
q T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20.  for the King of France having obtained a parcel of Land in that Country, by exchange; on which, for its pleasant situation, he had built a Fort, and about it a Town of very goodly houses; the Inhabitants of that Town grew so insolent, that they did not only contemn the Laws and Constitutions of that Country; but scornfully despised this Ralph, who then was the King of England's Governor there. Which so exasperated him, that he raised a power, pulled down all the Houses, and flew those who refused to submit. The King of France therefore, hearing what he had done, sent summons to him to appear at his Court; but he obeyed it not; saying he had done no more than his duty. Whereupon that King, in great wrath, caused an Edict for his Banishment to be published: But so soon as he heard thereof, he betook himself to the Castle of Monpesade, which was well fortified, where he was out of all danger: The King therefore, by his Messengers required 
r T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20. , that he should be delivered up and proceeded against, according to the usage of that Realm. But so soon as the King of England heard thereof, he would 
s T. Wals. in anno 1324. (17 E. 2.) p. 99 n. 20.  not endure, that for so just an act, so brave a Soldier should have any molestation.  
And the year following, renewed his 
t Rot. Vascon. 18 F. 2. m. 26.  Commission for the government of that Duchy though 
u Ibid. m. 21.  he held it not long after: but leaving it, he was the year following made Constable 
* Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 13.  of Dovor Castle, and Warden of the Cinqueports: and in 20 E. 2. constituted 
x Pat. 20 E. 2. m. 26.  Governor of the Isles of Garnsey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureny.  
In 1 E. 3. he was 
y Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. And in 7 Edw. 3. again 
z Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 31.  in Scotland, upon the King's service. Moreover, in 8 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
a Pat. 8 E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  Justice of North-Wales.  
And having been a good benefactor to the Canons of land (of his Ancestors foundation) those Canons, in 16 Edw. 3. founded 
b 〈◊〉 Pr●●ato Cod. MS. f. 82. a.  a perpetual Chantry for one Priest to celebrate divine service daily in their Conventual Church for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of joan his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick.  
This Ralph died 
c Ibid. 58. b. Claus 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15. Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 59 Wilte●.  25 Febr. 17 Edw 3. leaving 
* Ibid. 58. b. Claus 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15. Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 59 Wilte●.  Ralph his Grandson (viz. Son of Ralph, who died 
d Ex Pr●●to Cod. MS. f. 58 b.  in his life-time, Ann. scil. 1333. 7 E. 3.) his next Heir, than eight years of age.  
Which Ralph, in 29 Edw. 3. making proof 
e Claus. 29 Edw. 3. m. 26.  of his age, and doing his Homage had Livery 
f Claus. 29 Edw. 3. m. 26.  of his Lands; and the same year went 
g Rot. Vasc. 29 E. 3. m. 2.  again into Gascoigne. So also 
h Rot. Vasc. 33 Edw. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  in 33 Edw. 3.  
In 34 Edw. 3. he served 
i Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 10.  the King again in his Wars of France, and Normandy; and in 35 E. 3. travailed 
k pat. 35 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  into the Holy-Land.  
In 39 Edw. 3. he was 
l Rot. Vasc. 39 E. 3. m. 3.  in another Expedition then made into Gascoign. And in 40 E. 3. was 
m Rot. Vasc. 40 E. 3. m. 9  of the retinue of Prince Edward, with his Army in those parts. In 42 
n Pat. 42 E. 3. p 1. m. 33.  and 43 
o Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 3.  E. 3. he continued also there. And in 46 
p Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 17,  and 
q Rot, Alm. 47 E 3. m. 11.  47 Edw. 3. was again in the King's service in that Country. So likewise 
r Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 12.  in 1 Ric. 2. And in 2 Ric. 2. coming back, underwent 
s Froissard, 232 b.  great peril at Sea by Tempest. In 3 Ric. 2. he was again 
t T. Wals. in ann. 1380. p. 247. ●. 30. Rot. Fran. 3 Ric. ●. m. 5.  in that expedition then made into France, under Thomas of Wodstoke Earl of Buckingham, for the assistance of the Duke of Britanny, then much oppressed by the French.  
Moreover, in 4 R. 2. he was 
u Rot. Franc. 4. R. 2. m. 23.  again in France, and in the retinue of that Earl. Wherein he served 
x Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  with two hundred men at Arms, and two hundred Archers, himself with nine Knights being 
y Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  part of the number; where he road with his Banner displayed 
z Froissard, 237 a. .  
And in 7 Ric. 2. made his Testament 
a Ex ipso Autogr. penès Tho. Co. Arundel. ann. 1640. , at London; whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Cathedral-Church of Lichfield, if he should fortune to die in England; and an hundred marks to be bestowed on his Funeral.  
To that Cathedral he then gave two hundred marks, for the yearly keeping of his Obits there: as also two hundred marks more, for the amortizing of Lands in Tamworth, Wynecote, and Pakyngton; with a Mill called Wykford-Mill, to the Monks of Canewell.  
Moreover, to the Abbot and Covent of Lavenden in Com. Buck. two hundred marks, for amortizing the Manor of Wardyngton to to that House.  
To the Friars Augustine's at Atherston, five hundred marks, for the repairing their House and Church. To the Gray-Friers at Northampton two hundred marks, for repair of their Church, Cloister and Refectory.  
To the White-friar's at Coventre three hundred pounds. To the Hospital of our Lady of Bethlem, without Bishopsgate, in London, two hundred marks. Appointing, that his whole stock of Chattel, upon all his Lordships and Lands, should be distributed to his poor Tenants, according to the discretion of his Executors.  
Howbeit, after this he lived some few years; and in 9 Ric. 2. went 
b Froissard, lib. 3 & 4. f. 64. b.  with john Duke of Lancaster, and a great power into Spain, for the recovery of the inheritance of Constance his Wife, unto the Kingdom of Castille. And in 10 Ric. 2. was retained 
c Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cjeric. pell.  to serve the King in his Army, which he raised that year, for the defence of this Realm.  
It is reported 
d H. Knighton 2698. n. 20. & 30.  by one of our Historians; that about this time, King Richard discerning his Uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, and many of the Nobility to be much discontented at his Government, in regard they saw, that the Duke of Ireland, and some others swayed all, according to their pleasures; so that the ruin of the whole Kingdom was in danger; and that they therefore designed the removal of that Duke and his complices from the King, by power; he sent for the Lord Mayor of London, to try whether the Citizens would stick to him against his Uncle and those of that party; but was answered that the Citizens would not fight against them that were friends to him and the Kingdom. And, that this Lord Basset, standing by, than told the King, that his life and estate had been ever ready at his service, in the ways of truth and righteousness; as also, that if he should now be drawn into the Field, they should be so still; but added, that he would not adventure a broken head for the Duke of Ireland.  
Having thus given as large an account of this active person, as I can; I now come to his last Testament 
u Cou●tney, f. 233. b.  bearing date on Sunday next after the Feast of St. Hillary Anno. 1389. 13 Ric. 2. whereby he likewise bequeathed his body to be buried in the Cathedral Church of Litchfield, near the Altar of St. Nicholas. By this Testament he gave two hundred pounds over and above certain Tenements in Litchfield, and Walshall, unto the Priory of Canwell, for the augmenting that Covent, with five more Monks; and to find one Priest perpetually to pray for his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors, at the same Altar of St. Nicholas; and keeping his Obits with certain Lights; as also to make a Wall towards the water, and a new Belfry. And ordained the foundation of four more Chanteries, where Prayers should be said for his Soul for ever; viz. at Bethlem without Bishopsgate two: In the Chapel of our Lady, situate in the Churchyard at Olney (in Com. Buck.) one: and in the new Chapel, built by himself, at Colston- Basset (in Com. Notting.) one more; for effecting of all which he gave two hundred pounds.  
Moreover he ordained, that the person; whomsoever it should be, that should first bear his Surname and Arms, according to the appointment of his last Will; should have the use of his great Velvet Bed, during his life; but not to be alienated from him, who should bear his Name and Arms. And to the same person, he also bequeathed four Silver Basins, with two Ewers, whereon his Arms were graven; six silver Dishes, two silver Pots, and four Chargers, all marked with his Arms; as also a Cup with Cover gilt, having one Ring on the side thereof; constituting Walter Skyrlaw Bishop of Durham, Richard Scrope Bishop of Chester, and Sir Richard Scrope Knight, his Executors.  
And upon the tenth of May next following, departing 
x 〈…〉  this life, was accordingly buried in the Cathedral of Litchfield, where a goodly Monument in the Isle, on the South side of the Choir, was erected to his memory, which in the late unparallelled rebellious times, when that stately Fabric was laid waist (through the Rapine of those then great pretenders to Religion and Reformation) came to utter ruin.  
Upon whose death Thomas Earl Stafford was found 
y 〈…〉  to be his Cousin and next Heir; viz. Son of Hugh, Son of Ralph, Son of Margaret, Sister of Ralph, Father of Ralph, Father of this last deceased Ralph.  
But by another 
z 〈…〉  Inquisition it was found, that the same Thomas Earl Stafford, and Alice the Wife of Sir William Chaworth Knight, were his Cousins and next Heirs; viz. the said Thomas, Son of Hugh, etc. as abovesaid: And the said Alice, Daughter of Catherine, Daughter of john, Son of Roger, Son of joan, Daughter of Maude, the other Sister of Ralph Basset, Father of Ralph, Father to this Ralph, now last deceased.  
Which occasioned 
a Ex Col. R. ●l. Somers. H.  great controversy afterwards, betwixt Humphrey Earl Stafford, and Sir Thomas Chaworth Knight, for the Lordship of Colston- Basset, in Com. Notting.  
What conclusion was made therein, I know not: but certain I am; that, for settling a great part of the Lord Basset's Lands, there were 
b Claus. 14 R. ●. m. 41.  divirs Fines levied in King Edward the thirds time, betwixt Ralph Lord Basset, Grandfather to this last Ralph; and this last Ralph, and joan the Daughter of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, Plaintiffs; and Sir William Herle Knight, and Thomas Radclyve Parson of the Church of Olney deforciants, of the Manors of Walshall in Comitat. Staff. Buckby and Multon, in Com. Northampt. with Drayton, and Patingham, in Com. Staff. whereby these Lordships were settled upon Ralph the Grandfather, for life; with remainder to Ralph the Grandson of the said Ralph and joan, and to the Heirs of the Body of the said Ralph, Son of Ralph, Son of Ralph and joan; with remainder to the Heirs male of the said Ralph the Grandfather: and for want of such issue, to Ralph de Stafford for life, with divers other remainders of the line of Stafford: and for lack of issue of those remainders, to Thomas Beauchamp, Son to Thomas late Earl of Warwick, and the Heirs male of his body, etc.  
Which Ralph Basset (the Grandfather) had 
c Ibid.  issue Ralph; 
d Ibid.  and he the last mentioned Ralph. Which Ralph; viz. the Son of Ralph and joan, died in the life-time of his Father: and after that Ralph his Father, and joan his Mother, deceased: upon whose death, Ralph the Grandson of Ralph and joan, entered into those Lordships, by virtue of the Fines beforementioned; and died seized of them, without any issue of his Body.  
Likewise the said Ralph Stafford, and those other remainders of the line of Stafford (specified in the Fines so levied) died all without issue male, of their Bodies; so that, by virtue of those Fines, the right of these Lordships divolved 
e Ibid. , at length, to Thomas Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick, Son of Thomas late Earl of Warwick: Whereupon that Earl had 
f Ibid.  respite for doing his Homage; and joan the Widow of Ralph the last Lord Basset had an Assignation 
g Ibid.  of the Lordships of Olney, and Patyngham, for her Dowry: But after her death, which happened 
h Rot. Fin. 4 Hen. 4. m. 14.  in 4 Hen. 4. Edmund Earl Stafford, Son of Hugh, Son of Margaret, Sister to Ralph Lord Basset, Grandfather to the last Ralph, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 4 Hen. 4. m. 14.  of all those Lands.  
Which joan was Sister 
k Claus. 18 ●. 2. m. 3.  to john Duke of Britanny; and held 
l Esc. 4 H. 4. n. 38. No●ff. , in dower, the third part of the Manors of Shiringham, and Gretewell, in Com. Linc. the Manor of Radclive upon Sore; and the third part of the Manor of Colston- Basset, in Comitat. Notting. the fourth part of the Manor of Barrow upon Sore, and the third part of the Manors of Rakedale, Willows, and Radcliffe upon Wreak, in Com. Leic. the Manors of P●tyngham, and Drayton-Basset, in Com. Staff. the Manors of Olney and Scherington in Com. Buck. and the Manor of Towsi●ke in Com. Devon.  
This joan made 
m Arundel ●ol. 1. f. 195.  her Testament at her Manor House of Chesthunt in Com. Buck. 27 Martii, An. 1402. (3 Hen. 4.) Whereby she bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abbey of Lavenden near Olney in that County, and died 
n Esc. 4 H. 4. n. 38. Norf.  the Thursday next before the Feast of S. Martin, the next ensuing year.   

Basset of Sapcote.  
THe first of this Branch that settled at Sapcote in Leicestershire, was called William Basset, 
William.  a younger Brother to Ralph Basset of Drayton in Staffordshire. Which William executed 
a Rot. Pip. 9 H. 2. Warr. & Leic.  the Office of Sheriff of Warwick and Leicestershires in 9 Hen. 2. as Deputy to his Brother Ralph. In 
b Rot. Pip. de iisdem a●n.  10 Hen. 2. of Leicestershire for himself; and 
c Rot. Pip. de iisdem a●n.  in 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and one half of 16 Hen. 2. for both Counties.  
But in 19 Hen. 2. upon 
d Rot. Pip. 19 H. 2. Warr. & Leic.  an Inquisition taken by Commissioners, concerning all the Sheriffs of England, he paid 
e Rot. Pip. 19 H. 2. Warr. & Leic.  an hundred pounds fine for some transgressions in that Office, as it seems.  
In 21 Hen. 2. he was 
f Rot. Pip. 21 H. 2. Ebor. & 24 H. ●.  one of the Justice's Itinerant in Yorkshire: So likewise 
g Rot. Pip. 21 H. 2. Ebor. & 24 H. 2.  in 24 Hen. 2. In 23 Hen. 2. he executed 
h Rot. Pip. 23 H 2. Linc.  the Sheriff's Office for Lincolnshire, for the one half of that year; and so 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Linc.  to the thirtieth of that King's Reign inclusive.  
To which William succeeded Simon, 
Simon.  who in 6 Rich. 1. married 
k Ex ipso Autogr. penès pr●nob. Joh. Comitem 〈◊〉 Rot. Pip. 6 Rich. ●. Buck. & Bedf.  ... one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Avenel of Haddon, in the Peke in Derbishire.  
And to him Ralph, who took 
l Fin. de diversis Com. levat. 15 H. 3.  to Wife Milisent, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Robert de Chaucumbe, about the fifteenth of Henry the Third.  
This Ralph 
Ralph.  (as formerly his Grandfather) had 
m Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Linc.  the Sheriffalty of Lincolnshire, from the twenty fifth of Henry the Third, to the twenty nineth of Henry the Third, inclusive. And in 32 Hen. 3. went 
n Pat. 32 H. 3. m 9  on pilgrimage to S. james in ●alli●●d.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he received 
o Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 11. in dor●o.  command to attend the King at Chester, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh; and, the same year, was made Governor 
p Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  of Northampton Castle: So also in 
q Pat. 47 H. 3. m 5.  47 H. 3. But in 48 H. 3. he sided with the Rebellious Barons, and was 
r Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  then in Arms with them at Northampton. Moreover, soon after, the King being taken prisoner at Lewes, and consequently all in their power, he was, by those Barons, summoned 
s Claus. 49 H 3. in dorso.  to that Parliament, which they held in the King's name, in 49 Hen. 3. And after that, took 
t Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  part with them in the Battle at Evesham, where they were totally overthrown.  
By Elizabeth, Sister of Edmund de colvil, he left issue 
u 〈…〉  Simon 
Simon.  Basset; who amongst divers other great Men of that time, in june, 22 Ed. 1. had Summons 
x 〈…〉  to attend the King wheresoever he should be, to advise touching the weighty affairs of the Realm; and shortly afterwards, was commanded 
y 〈…〉  to come to Portsmouth; upon the first day of September following, well furnished with Horse and Arms, thence to accompany him into Gascoigne.  
To which Simon, succeeded another Ralph; 
Ralph.  who in 4 Edw. 2. was 
z Rot. Scoc. 4 Ed. ●. m. 5.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. And in 8 Edw. 2. received command 
a Rot. Scoc. 8 El. ●. in dorso m. 9  to come to Newcastle upon Tine, well provided with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
In 13 Edw. 3. he was 
b Froissard, f. 23 b.  with the King in his Army at Uironfosse, then drawn out for Battle against the French. And in 14 Edw. 3. was 
c Rot. Alem. 14 Ed. 3. m 25.  in the King's service in Flanders, being then of the Retinue 
d Rot. Alem. 14 Ed. 3. m 25.  of Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he attended King Edward again into France, to raise 
e Froissard, f. 59 b.  the Siege of Aguilton. And the same year, was 
f Ibid. f. 63 b.  in that famous Battle of Cressey, where the English obtained a glorious Victory.  
After which, upon the Siege of Calais, the Captain of that Garrison, making overture 
g Ibid. f. 72 a.  of render, he was sent 
h Ibid. f. 72 a.  with Sir Walter Manny, to hear his Proposals. And in 33 Edw. 3. was 
i Ibid. f. 100 a. Rot. Franc. 33 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in another expedition, then made by King Edward himself into France.  
In 43 Edw. 3. he was 
k Rot Franc. 43 Ed. 3. m. 5.  again in France, and of the Retinue with the same Earl of Warwick. At which time, it being found 
l Rot. Fin. 43 Ed. 3. m. 10.  by Inquisition, that Robert, the Son of Walter colvil, died seized of the Castle and Manor of Beningfield in Com. Northampt. without issue of his Body; and that the Inheritance thereof, did thereby divolve to this Ralph Basset of Sapcote, Son of Simon, Son of Elizabeth, Sister of Edmund, Father of the same Robert colvil; and to john Gernoun, Son of Alice, the other Sister of the said Edmund, Cousins and Heirs of the before specified Robert colvil; the King in regard 
m Rot. Fin. 43 Ed. 3. m. 10.  that this Ralph Basset was then beyond Sea in his Wars, respited 
n Rot. Fin. 43 Ed. 3. m. 10.  his homage; and commanded 
o Rot. Fin. 43 Ed. 3. m. 10.  that Livery should be forthwith made to him of his Purparty in that Castle and Manor.  
In 46 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 23.  again in France, in that expedition than made thither, under the command 
q Froissard, f. 190 a.  of the Duke of Lancaster; wherein the English had great loss 
r Ibid. b.  near Douchy and Rabymont; Whence returning 
s Ibid. f. 192 a.  before the Duke, he was much reproved 
t Ibid. f. 192 a.  by the King.  
After all which his Military employments, he Founded 
u Pat. 50 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 13.  a Chantry in the Church of Sapcote, for three Priests, to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the health of his Soul, etc. Which he endowed 
x Pat. 50 Ed. 3. p. ●. m. 13.  with Lands of good value. And afterwards, ere long, departed 
y Esc▪ 2 R●. n. 8. Claus. 10 〈◊〉 2. m. 6.  this life, viz. upon Sunday next preceding the Feast of S. Margaret, 2 Rich. 2. being then seized 
z Esc▪ 2 R●. n. 8. Claus. 10 〈◊〉 2. m. 6.  of the Castle and Manor of Ca●tle-Bitham; as also of the Manors of East Bitham, Cownthorpe, Corby, South-Witham, Cheyle in Holland; and the moiety of the Manor of Eareby in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Beningfield, with the Advowson of the Church, in Com. Northampt. Of the Manors of Sapcote, Stanton, and Bredon, in Com. Leicest. And of the Manor of Chedle in Com. Staff. leaving 
a Esc▪ 2 R●. n. 8. Claus. 10 〈◊〉 2. m. 6.  Alice, the Wife of Sir Laurence Dutton Knight, than thirty years of age; and Elizabeth, the Wife of Richard, Son of Henry, Son of john de Grey, of Codnoure, seven years of age, his Daughters, and next Heirs.  
But of this Family I do not find 〈…〉 ninth of Henry the Third, that any had 
z 〈…〉  Summons to Parliament, 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 mentioned Ralph; nor he at any other times, then in the forty fourth and forty sixth of Edward the Third.   

Basset of Hedendon.  
THe first of this Branch, was Gilbert Basset, 
Gilbert.  who about the beginning of King Henry the Firsts Reign, gave 
a Mon Anglic. fol. 265 b.  two parts of his Tithes of Stratton, to the Monks of Eyusham, in Oxfordshire; as also 
b Mon Anglic. fol. 265 b.  the Tithes of Wool and Cheese throughout all his Lands. Which Gilbert (as I guess) was a younger Son to Ralph Basset, Justice of England, for some part of King Henry the Firsts time; and in 12 Hen. 2. held 
c Lib. Rob. in Scace. Berks.  seven Knights 〈◊〉 of the Honour of Walingford.  
To this Gilbert succeeded Thom●● Basset, 
Thomas.  Sheriff 
d 〈…〉  of Oxfordshire, in 10 Hen. 2. and in 21 H. 2. one 
e 〈…〉  of the King's Justices in his Court of Judicature; as also a Justice Itinerant 
f 〈…〉 , for Hantshire, Wiltshire, Glocestershire, Dorsetshire, Sommersetshire, Devonshire, Cornwall, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire, in 25 Hen. 2. Which Thomas 
g Esc. 38 E. 1 n. 194. , for his special Services to King Henry the Second in divers Wars, had the Lordship of Hedendon in Oxfordshire, with the Hundred of Botendon, and likewise that Hundred, lying without the North Gate of Oxford, given 
h 〈…〉  him in Fee-farm, for the Rent of twenty pound per annum, to the King's Exchequer.  
This Thomas married 
i Ex Cod. MS. Collectan R. Gl●●. nuper Somerset Heraldi. in Officio Armotum, f. 108 a.  Alice, the Daughter of ... Dunstanvill, and by her left issue three Sons. viz. 
k Ibid.  Gilbert, Thomas, and Alan; and also a Daughter, Wife 
l 〈…〉  of Albert de Grelle.  
Of these, 
Gilbert.  Gilbert the eldest, became Founder 
m 〈…〉  of the Priory at Burcester (〈◊〉 Bisseter) in Oxfordshire, of S. Augustine's Order, An. 1182. 29 Hen. 2. And in 1 Rich. 1. was 
n 〈…〉  one of the Barons who attended at that King's Coronation.  
In 2 Rich. 1. he was 
o 〈…〉  one of those that undertook on the behalf of john, Earl of Moreton, for performance of that Agreement, made between him and William de Longcamp, Bishop of Ely, then Chancellor of England, and Governor of the Realm in King Richard's absence; and stickled so much for him, that he was thereupon excommunicated 
p 〈…〉  by the Pope.  
In 6 Rich. 1. this Gilbert gave 
q 〈…〉  an hundred pounds fine to the King, that his Daughter might be married to Thomas de Verdon. In 2 joh. he was Sheriff 
r 〈…〉  of Oxfordshire, and present 
s 〈…〉  (with many other of the Barons) at Lincoln, when William, King of Scotland, did homage to King john for that Realm.  
Lastly, he was a Benefactor to the Knight's Templars, by the gift 
t 〈…〉  of divers Lands and Rents at Charing, to that fraternity; and having married 
u 〈…〉  Egeline, Daughter of ... Courtney (who lieth buried 
x 〈…〉  in the Priory of Burcester) died 
y 〈…〉  in 7 joh. leaving issue one only Daughter his Heir, Wife 
z 〈…〉  of Richard de Comvill. Which Richard gave 
a 〈…〉  two thousand 〈◊〉 and ten Palfreys to the King for Livery of her whole Inheritance, excepting the Manor of Stoke, whereunto the King himself laid claim.  
¶ ay now come to Thomas, 
Thomas.  the next Brother of this last mentioned Gilbert.  
This Thomas had the Manors of Colinton 
b Catt. Antiq. K. n. 32.  and Witeford 
c Ibid n. 3●. , given him by King Richard the First. Also in 1 joh. a Grant 
d Cart. 1 Joh. m. 25.  of Colinton from that King. And in 5 joh. another Grant of the Manor 
e Cart. 5 Joh. n. ●●7.  of Hedendon in Com. Oxon. in Fee-ferm for the Rent of twenty pounds per annum, to be paid into the Exchequer.  
In 3 joh. he was constituted 
f Pat. 3 Joh. m. 4.  Governor of Oxford Castle. And in 4 joh. executed 
g Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. Oxon.  the Sheriff's Office, in that County, for half that year. In 5 joh. for the 
h Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Oxon.  whole year, and so 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  to the sixteenth year of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
In 7 joh. he gave 
k Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  five hundred marks to the King for the Wardship of Henry, Earl of Warwick, and that he might marry one of his Daughters to him.  
In 15 joh. he attended the King into Po●ct●●, and adhering 
l Mat. Paris, 231 an. 27.  to him in those troubles which he then had with the Barons, was one that attended 
m Mat. Paris, 231 an. 27.  him at Runnimede, in the seventeenth of His Reign. Moreover, in 18 joh. he was 
n Ibid. 255. n. 40● Pat. 〈◊〉 Joh. m. 7.  joined with Henry, Earl of Warwick, in the custody of Warwick Castle.  
Nor was he less obsequious to King Henry the Third: For in the first year of His Reign, he was 
o Mat. Paris, 295.  one of the Commanders of his Army in the Battle of Lincoln. But in 4 Hen. 3. he died 
p Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. O●on. , leaving his three Daughters his Heirs, viz. Philippe, Wife 
q Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. O●on.  of Henry, Earl of Warwick; joan 
r Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. O●on. , of Reginald Valletort; and Alice 
s Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. O●on. , of john Biset. Which Philippe was afterwards (scil. 21 Hen. 3.) married 
t ●ot. Pip. 21 H ●. 〈◊〉.  to Richard Siward.   

Basset of Wycombe.  
THe first of this Branch was Alan Basset, 
Alan.  a younger 
a R. Hoved. 461 b. n. 40.  Son to the first Thomas Basset of Hedendon.  
To this Alan, King john was very bountiful; first by a Grant 
b Cart. 1 Joh. m 5.  of the Manor of Winterbourne in Com. Wilts. in 1 joh. (which had been formerly given 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. in Offic. Arm. f 99 a.  to him by Walter de Dunstanvill.) Next, (viz. in 5 joh.) of 
d Cart. 5 Joh. n. 210.  the Manor of Wycombe in Com. Buck. to hold in Fee-ferm, by the Rent of twenty pound per annum, payable to the King's Exchequer: And in 8 joh. of 
e Ex Coll. R. Glov. ut supra.  the Manor of Bereweck, which came 
f Ex Coll. R. Glov. ut supra.  to the Crown by the forfeiture of Adam de Port.  
This Alan likewise obtained 
g Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  from Gilbert Basset, his elder Brother, the Lordship of Comton (near Cheping-Norton) in Com. Oxon. And in 12 joh. paid 
h Rot. Pip. 12 Joh Essex & Hertf  an hundred marks for the Wardship of the Daughter and Heir of Ralph de Hastings. Moreover, in 14 joh. he gave 
i Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. 〈◊〉.  an hundred marks, that his Daughter might take to Husband, the Son and Heir to William de Lanvaley. And in 16 joh. had 
k Claus. 1● Joh m. 24. in dorso.  Scutage of his Tenants, who held of him by Military service; because 
l Claus. 1● Joh m. 24. in dorso.  his Son was then in Poictou, in the King's Army.  
In 17 joh. he was 
m Mat. Paris, P. 255. n. ●0.  with the King, at that great meeting with the Barons at Ru●●imede. And in the eighteenth, had a Grant 
n Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  from the King of the Lordship of Menster (in Com. Oxon.) Which john Lovel had 
o Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  formerly given in Dower to the Daughter of this Alan.  
In 1 Hen. 3. he obtained 
p Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 15.  the Wardship and Marriage of the Heir of William de Montacute. Moreover, in 6 Hen. 3. he was Sheriff 
q Pat. 6 H. 3. P. ●. m 5.  of Roteland; and after that, to 
r Rot Pip. de iisdem ann.  the tenth of Henry the Third, inclusive.  
This Alan confirmed 
s Regist. de Lewes, f. 198 a.  to the Monks of Lewes in Sussex, the Grant of the Church of Winterbourne, which Walter de Dunstanvill, his Uncle, had formerly given unto them; and died 
t MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb. n▪ ●1.) f. ●83.  in 17 Hen 3. leaving issue Gilbert. 
Gilbert  his Son and Heir; which Gilbert then doing his homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 10.  of his Lands; as also Warine and Philip (two younger Sons) who all joined 
x M. Westm. in An. ●233.  with Richard Martial, Earl of Pembroke, in that Insurrection then by him made. Which Warine was slain 
y Mat. Paris, 387. n. 40.  the same year, at the Siege of Caerdiff Castle.  
This Gilbert in 16 Hen 3. was made Governor 
z Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 6.  of S. Briavels Castle, and of the Forest of Dean in Com. Gloc.  
In 17 Hen. 3. the King being much discontented 
a Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50.  with him, for adhering to Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke (as is already observed) took 
b Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50.  from him a Lordship, which he had obtained of the gift of King john; and when he demanded restitution thereof, called 
c Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50.  him Traitor; threatening 
d Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50.  him, that if he did not speedily get out of his sight, he should be hanged. Whereupon, being then outlawed 
e Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50. , he went on in an open and desperate way of mischief, and burned 
f Mat. Paris, 386. n. 40 & 50. Ibid. 396. n. 50.  the Town of Al●mundbury in Com. Huntingd. then belonging to Stephen de Seagrave. But ere long, discerning 
g 〈…〉 , that the Earl of Pembroke did not succeed in his enterprises, he, with the rest of his adherents, made their Peace 
h 〈…〉  with the King. After which, he was admitted 
i 〈…〉  of the King's Household, and to be one of his Council. And in 19 Hen. 3. obtained a Grant 
k Cart 19 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Manor of Kirklinton in Comitat. Oxon. which formerly belonged 
l Cart 19 H. 3. m. 10.  to john Humetz, Constable of Normandy.  
This Gilbert married 
m Cart. 29 H 3. m ●. in cedul●.  Isabel, the Daughter of William de Ferrer; and had 
n Cart 29 H 3. m ●. in cedul●.  with her in marriage, all the Lordship of Greywe●●, by the gift of Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, her Uncle: But in 25 Hen. 3. received so great hurt, by a fall from his Horse, in Hunting, that he died 
o M. Paris, p 550. n. 50.  thereof in few days. Nor did 
p M. Paris, p 550. n. 50.  his Son and Heir (his only Child) long survive him, to the great grief of all that Family.  
Whereupon, the Inheritance came 
q M. Paris, p 550. n. 50.  to Fouke Basset, 
Fouke.  his Brother, than Dean of York. (who in the thirtieth of Henry the Third, paid 
r Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. Be●ks.  the Fee-ferm Rent of Wycombe to the King's Exchequer.) But he being a Clergyman, the estate at length divolved to Philip Basset, 
s Philip.  his next Brother and Heir.  
Which Philip (with his other Brothers) was 
s M. Westm. in An. 1233.  of the party of Richard Martial, Earl of Pembroke, in that Insurrection by him made, in An. 1233. 17 Hen. 3. (as hath been before observed.) But in 18 Hen. 3. was received to favour 
t Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  again, and his Lands in the Counties of Essex and Northampton, which had been seized on, for that offence, restored to him.  
In 26 Hen. 3. this Philip had command 
u Rot. 〈◊〉 & Claus. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to attend the King, well fitted with Horse and Arms, into Gascoigne, to vindicate the injuries there done by the King of France.  
In 27 Hen. 3. for the sum of one thousand marks, he obtained 
x Cart. & Pa●. 27 H. 3. m. 2.  the Wardship and Marriage of the Heirs of Maud de Lucy: And in 29 Hen. 3. was sent 
y Mat. Paris, p. 6●9. n. 10.  with Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, and some others, unto the Council of Lions, there to make complaint of the Papal exactions, then exercised upon this Realm, and 
z Mat. Paris, p. 6●9. n. 10.  to require remedy.  
In 33 Hen. 3. the King taxing 
a Claus. 33 H. 3. ●. 14.  his Demesn Lands, sent his Precept 
b Claus. 33 H. 3. ●. 14.  to the Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, to impose a reasonable Tailage upon the Tenants of this Philip, in his Manor of Wycombe. In which Town there was an ancient custom 
c Pla●. ●oram Rege T. Hill. 3 Ed. 1. , That any person, arriving to the age of twelve years, might give, sell, or bequeath his Lands, and serve on Juries, in any Assize before the King's Justices.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
d Claus. 4● H. 3. m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the hostile Incursions of the Welsh. And the next year following, upon 
e Rot. ●in. 43 H. ●. m. 7.  the death of his Brother Fouke Basset, before mentioned (who was then Bishop of London) had Livery 
f Rot. ●in. 43 H. ●. m. 7.  of his whole Inheritance, then doing his homage.  
In 44 Hen. 3. he was made Governor 
g Pat. 44 H. 3. m. 14.  of Oxford Castle: So also 
h Pat. Edw. P●. 44 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castle at Bristol. And in 45 Hen. 3. Sheriff of the Counties of 
i Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 8.  Oxon and Berks, Somerset, and Dorset, and Constable 
k Pat. 45 H 3. m. ●3  of the Castles of Corff and Shire bourn in Dorsetshire. In which year, he was also advanced 
l Ibid. m. 5.  to that great Office of Justice of England.  
In 47 Hen. 3. he had 
m Pat 4● H. 3. m. 9  the custody of the Castle of Devizes in Wiltshire. So also 
n Rot. Pip. 47 H. 3. Somers. & Dorset.  of the Counties of Somerset and Dorset. And the same year, being 
o H. Knighton, col. 2447. ●. 20, 30 & 40.  with the King at the Siege of Northampton (which young Simon Montfort stoutly held out, on the behalf of the Rebellious Barons) after he discerned 
p H. Knighton, col. 2447. ●. 20, 30 & 40.  that the King's Summons was slighted, brought 
q H. Knighton, col. 2447. ●. 20, 30 & 40.  on the Pioners to undermine the Walls near the Abbey of S. Andrew; which was speedily done 
r H. Knighton, col. 2447. ●. 20, 30 & 40. , with such good effect, that a great part thereof fell down, whereby an easy and successful entrance was made.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, he fought 
s MS in 〈◊〉 Bodl. (Dig●. ●. 11.) E. 186 a.  valiantly against those Rebellious Barons in that Battle of Lewes, where the King was taken, being the last Man that kept the Field upon that fatal day: Qui solus in campo viriliter stetit, saith my Author 
t MS in 〈◊〉 Bodl. (Dig●. ●. 11.) E. 186 a. ; and, all being lost, was sent prisoner 
u H. Knighton, 245 1. n. 50.  to Dover Castle, under 
x H. Knighton, 245 1. n. 50.  the custody of young Simon Montfort, second Son to that great Rebel Simon, Earl of Leicester.  
But long it was not ere those haughty spirits came to ruin, by that timely victory, which Prince Edward had over them in the Battle of Evesham (as is very well known) so that King Henry, being then happily rescued out of their hands, was again restored to His Regal Power. Calling therefore 
y Claus. 49 H. 3 m. 5. Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉  to mind the laudable services of this worthy person, he did in consideration thereof, give 
z Claus. 49 H. 3 m. 5. Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉  unto Aliva, the Widow of Hugh Despenser, Justice of England, (slain in that Battle against the King) she being Daughter 
a Claus. 49 H. 3 m. 5. Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉  of this Philip, the Lordships of Littleburgh, Fretheby and Utlescote; which, by his forfeiture, were then Escheated to the Crown.  
Nor is it to be forgotten, that after this Victory at Evesham, when there was danger enough of new troubles; (for the Earl of Gloucester began 
x Ypod. Neustr. p. 65 n. 40.  to make head again, in favour of those who were disherited) the business was reconciled 
y Ypod. Neustr. p. 65 n. 40.  by the Mediation of Richard, King of Almain, (Brother to King Henry) and this Philip.  
Whereto may be added 
z Mart. Paris, in An. 1266. p 1000 n. 20. , That when young Simon Montfort, so stoutly held out Kenelworth Castle, he was made choice of; together with the same King of Almain, and the Pope's Legate, to state the conditions, in order to the render thereof.  
In 52 Hen. 3. he again executed 
a 〈…〉  the Office of Sheriff, for the Counties of Somerset and Dorset; and in 54 Hen. 3. was again made Governor 
b 〈…〉  of the Castle of Oevizes. He was also a large Benefactor to the Priory of Burcester (of his Ancestors Foundation) by the gift 
c 〈…〉  thereunto, of all those Lands in Clitton, Heenton, and Dadington, in Oxfordshire; as also of those in Grimesbury, in the Parish of Banbury, in Com. Northampt. which he had of the Grant of Roger Sampford. But in 56 Hen. 3. he departed 
d 〈…〉  this life, being then seized 
e 〈…〉  of the Manor of Orcrost, and ... in Com. Cantabr. The Manor of Compton- Basset, and Hundred of Colne in Com ... The Manor of Wotton Basset in Com. Wilts. The Manor of Mapel-Durwell in Com. Southampt. The Manors of Kertlington, Chefield, and Hunington, in Com. Oxon. The Manors of Laumers, Tolleshunt, and Leyre, in Com. Essex; the Manor of Ewstone in Com ... The Manor of Clinton-Ashton in Com. Bedf. & Buck. The Manor of Saham in Com. ..., The Manor of Wokinden in Com. Surr. And the Manor of Wike in Com. Essex. By the courtesy of England, which was of the Inheritance of Helewise his Wife; leaving issue the Lady Aliva, before mentioned, his sole Daughter and Heir, Wife of Roger le Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal of England, than six and twenty years of age: Which Roger doing his homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 56 H. 3. m. 19  of those Lands.   

D'Eincourt.  
AT the time of the Norman Conquest, Walter d'Eincourt, 
Walter.  coming over with Duke William, in that signal expedition; merited so well, that he had very ample Possessions given him by that renowned Victor: For by the General Survey, it appears 
a Domesd. in iisdem Comit.  That he then enjoyed four Lordships in the West Riding of Yorkshire, one in Northamptonshire, thirty four in Nottinghamshire, eleven in Derbishire, and seventeen in Lincolnshire, whereof Blanchney was one, which became his principal seat, and head of his Barony.  
✚ Hic jacet Wilhelmus filius Walteri Aiencuriensis, consanguinei Remigii Episcopi Lincoliensis, qui hanc Ecclesiam fecit. Praefatus Wilhelmus, Regiâ stirpe progenitus, dum in Curia Regis Wilhelmi (fil●i magni Regis Wilhelmi, qui Angliam conquisivit) aleretur, 3 ● Kalendas Novembris obiit. ✚  
To the before-specified Walter, succeeded Ralph, 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir, who Founded 
b 〈…〉  a Priory for Canons of S. Augustine's Order at Thutgarton in Com. Nottingh. (one of the Lordships whereof his Father was possessed, in William the Conqueror's time) and amply endowed 
c 〈…〉  it. Which Ralph left issue by Basilia his Wife, three Sons, viz. 
d 〈…〉  Walter, Hugh, and Ralth; as also a Daughter called Aelinda, Wife 
e 〈…〉  of Thomas d'Ar●y.  
This last mentioned Walter, in 8 Hen. 2. paid 
f 〈…〉  twenty six pounds three shillings four pence upon collecting of the Scutage then levied: And in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid 
g 〈…〉  for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
h 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees to be in number twenty four De Veteri Feoffamento, and five De Novo, besides eleven which he had of his own Demesn; for all which, in 14 Hen. 2. (upon collection of that Aid) was paid 
i 〈…〉  twenty six pounds six shillings eight pence.  
He was a great Benefactor to the Abbey of S. Mary's in York; for it is evident that he gave 
k Monast. Ang●●c. ●ol. 1. 3●● a. n. 20.  thereunto the Church of Belton, with three Carucates of Land, and two Mills; as also his Tithes of Hanaward, Blankany, Corby, Cotes, Turgaston, Greenby, Hikeling, Knapthorp, and Cartune: And that Maud his Wife, bestowed on the Monks of that House, one Carucate of Land in Corby, and the Wood belonging thereto, with the Tithes of the Lordships of Abingtun, Li●s, and Thudesham; as also the Tithes of Ribald de Pikenham, in the other Li●s; likewise the Tithes of Heringthorp, as also the Tithes of Norman de Fliccaburgh; the Tithes of Gerard de Appleby, in App●eby, and Gamesthorpe, and the Land called Northwood near Button, in Lincolnshire. To the Knight's Templars he gave 
l 〈…〉  six Oxgangs of Lands in Blankney.  
Moreover, in An. 1140. (5 Steph.) 
m 〈…〉  he gave to the Monks of Kirkstead in Lincolnshire, certain Lands in Cotes, and confirmed those Grants which his Freeholders in Blankney and Cotes had made unto them; with Common of Pasture throughout all his Woods in Blankney, Oliver and john, his two Sons, assenting 
n 〈…〉 ; and Hugh his Brother being a Witness 
o 〈…〉  thereto.  
Which Oliver died in his Father's life time, as it seems; for 
p 〈…〉  certain it is, That this Walter gave unto one Walter a Priest (and Canon of Thurgarton) half a Carucate of Land lying in Braunceston, with a Toft, for the health of his Soul; by reason, that the said Oliver had redeemed 
q 〈…〉  him from imprisonment and death in the Battle of Lincoln. So that john, 
john  his other Son, succeeded him in the Inheritance; for in 14 Hen. 2. I find 
r 〈…〉  that he gave a hundred marks for Livery thereof.  
In 22 Hen. 2. this john paid 
s 〈…〉  twenty marks in Nottinghamshire, for trespassing in the King's Forests: Also 
t 〈…〉  ten marks in Northamptonshire, for the like transgression there. In 24 Hen. 1. and in 7 Rich. 1. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 2 R 1. Not●. & Derb.  fifty marks for Livery of his Wife's Lands which lay in Nottinghamshire and Derbishire.  
In 2 joh. he gave 
x O●la●x. 2 Joh. m. 5.  eight marks to the King, that he might not be compelled to go in that expedition then made beyond Sea: And lastly, to 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1 329 a. n. 30.  the Monks of Belvoir, for the good estate of himself and his wife; and the health of the Souls of Walter his Father, and Oliver his Brother, one Carucate of Land in Graneby.  
This john, by Alice his Wife, the Daughter of Ralph Murdack, had issue three Sons, viz. 
a Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc.  Oliver, 
Oli●er  William, and Nicholas. Which Oliver in 1 Rich. 1. paid 
b Rot. Pip. 1. R. 1. Linc.  thirty five pounds for Scutage of those Knights Fees he held, in regard he was not in the expedition of Galway (in Ireland.)  
This Oliver in 6 Rich. 1. was 
c Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  in the King's service in Normandy, and confirmed 
d Mon. Angli●. vol. 2. 93 b. n. 3 c.  that Grant made by Walter his Grandfather, unto Walter the Priest abovementioned, but with condition 
e Mon. Angli●. Vol. 2. 93 b. n. 3 c. , that if he could not warrant the same, that then, in lieu thereof, he would give to the Canons of Thurgarton five shillings Rend of Assize, out of his Lordship of Braunceton, or else out of Graneby, B●ankney, or Elmton. Moreover, with Maud Peeche (or rather Becche) his Wife, he gave 
f Ibid. 95 a. n. 20.  to those Canons of Thurgarton, four Bovates of Land in Boilston, and died in 3 joh. as it seems; for than did john, Bishop of Norwich, give a Fine 
g Rot. Pip. ● Joh Norf. & Suff.  of four hundred marks to the King, for the Wardship of his Heir; and was buried 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 328 b. n. 10.  in the South part of the Church in Belvo●r Priory. Which Heir, likewise called Oliver, 
Oliver.  was also in minority in 13 joh. for then did the same Bishop of Norwich, upon levying the Aid for the Scutage of Scotland, answer 
i Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Linc.  for thirty five Knights Fees of his Inheritance: But in 17 joh. he was not only of age, but one of those that joined with the rest of the Rebellious Barons; for it appears, 
k 〈…〉  that the King, then sent his Precept to all that held by Military service of his Barony and Fee, that they should answer for their Tenors to Philip Mark, unto whom he had disposed the same. Which Grant to Philip Mark, (who was then an eminent Man in Nottinghamshire) King Henry the Third, in the first year of His Reign, confirmed 
l Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 7. . But notwithstanding this Grant, upon payment 
m Rot. ●in. ● H. 3. m. 1.  of a Fine for that his transgression, and one hundred pound for his Relief, he had Livery 
n Rot. ●in. ● H. 3. m. 1.  of all his Lands, before the end of that year.  
In 13 Hen. 3. this Oliver accounted 
* Rot. Pip. 13 H 3. Linc.  unto the King's Exchequer, for thirty five Knights Fees upon collection of the Scutage of Kery. And married 
o Rot. Pip. 15 H. 3 Northam. Et Rot. Pip 30 H. 3. Linc.  Nichola, Niece to Nichola de Haya, (a great Woman in Lincolnshire) having Lands in Dudington with her.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon payment of the Aid for Marrying of the King's eldest Daughter, he accounted 
p Rot. Pip. 29 H 3. Linc.  thirty six pounds for thirty five Knights Fees.  
To this Oliver succeeded john his Son 
q 〈…〉  and Heir; who, upon the death of his Father, in 30 Hen. 3. paying an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Inheritance. And in 38 Hen. 3. accounted 
s 〈…〉  seventy pounds to the King, for the thirty five Knights Fees he held, upon levying 
t 〈…〉  the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight. But in 42 Hen. 3. he was dead; for than did Edmund d'Eincourt (his Son and Heir) answer 
u Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Linc.  seventy pounds for twenty five Knights Fees, upon levying the Scutage of Wales. Which Edmund 
Edmund.  being 
x Rot. ●e Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that expedition made into Wales, in 10 Edw. 1. had 
y 〈…〉  then Scutage of his Tenants. In 22 Edw. 1. he was 
* Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  in Gascoigne, in the King's service; so also in 
z Rot Vascon. 23 E. 1. m. 21.  23 Edw. 1. and 25 Edw. 1.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was 
a Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 31 Ed. 1. m. 10. Claus. 34 Edw. 1. m. 12.  4 Edw. 2.  
This Edmund having had issue one only Son, called Edmund, and he one only Daughter 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , Isabel; considering 
e Plac. Parl. 547 & 548. , that his Name and Arms, after his death, descending to her, would be utterly extinguished; and being cordially desirous, 
e Plac. Parl. 547 & 548.  that both his Name and Arms should, after his death, remain to posterity; did, in consideration 
f Plac. Parl. 547 & 548.  of his own laudable services performed to King Edward the First, and Edward the Second, obtain a special Licence 
g Plac. Parl. 547 & 548.  from King Edward the Second, in the Seve●th year of His Reign, for power to Enfeoff what person soever he pleased, in all his Lordships and Lands, Knights Fees, with Advowsons' of Churches, and Abbeys; to have and to hold, to such person and his heirs for ever, of the said King, and his Heirs, by the services anciently due and of right accustomed; and upon Seisin made thereof, that those Feoffees should have power to grant all the said Lordships, Lands, etc. back again, unto him the said Edmund, to hold and enjoy for term of his life, with Remainder to William d'Eincourt, Son to john d'Eincourt, and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten; and for lack of such issue, to john d'Eincourt, Brother of the said William, and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten; with Remainder to the right Heirs of the said Edmund.  
After which, viz. in 8 Edw. 2. this Edmund had Summons 
h Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine upon the Feast day of the Blessed Virgin, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march into Scotland. And in 9 Edw. 2. obtained a Charter, 
i Cart. 9 E. 2. n. 52. , from the King, for a weekly Market every Tuesday, at his Manor of Blankney in Com. Lin●. And a Fair every year on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady.  
Which Edmund being departed 
r Claus. 1 ●dw. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  this life in 1 Edw. 3. William d'Eincourt (in pursuance of that settlement beforementioned) had Livery 
l Claus. 1 ●dw. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  of the Manors of Blankney and Braunceston in Com. Linc. Graneby in Com. Nottingh. etc. excepting 
m Claus. 1 ●dw. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  the Dowry of joan, the Wife of Hammond de Mas●y, sometime Wife of Edmund, the Son of john d'Eincourt, Cousin of the said Edmund d'Eincourt.  
This William in 1 Edw. 3. was 
n Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  in that expedition then made into Scotland: So likewise 
o R●t. Scoc. 8 Edw. 3. m. 14.  in 8 Edw. 3. being 
p R●t. Scoc. 8 Edw. 3. m. 14.  then of the Retinue to Eubulo le Strange; as also in 
q Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m 28.  9 Edw. 3. And in 12 Edw. 3. having 
r Claus. 1● Edw 3. p. 2. m. 1.  been beyond Sea with the King, and in his service; and come back to store himself with victual and other necessaries, for his return again thither; had, in consideration thereof, Licence 
s Claus. 1● Edw 3. p. 2. m. 1.  to transport thirty three Sacks of his own Wool, towards the defray of his charges, and expenses in that expedition.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Fra●. 16 Edw 3. m. 32.  again in France, and of the Retinue 
q Rot. Fra●. 16 Edw 3. m. 32.  with john d' Arcie le Cousin.  
In 19 Ed. 3. he received the King's 
r Rot Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  precept (amongst other) to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his expedition into that Realm.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
s Ypod ●. p. 119. n. 30.  in that Army with the Archbishop of York, and others, which gave Battle to the Scots near Durham (King Edward being then in France and obtained a glorious Victory 
u Ypod. ●. p. 119. n. 30. , David their King being then taken Prisoner.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was 
* Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  again in the Wars of France: and in 26 Edw. 3. was employed 
x Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m 4  in defence of the Seacoasts in Lincolnshire, by reason of an Invasion, than threatened from the French. Moreover, the same year▪ he was joined in Commission 
y Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with the Lord Grey of Codnore, for arraying all the Knights, Esquires, and other persons of ability, within the Counties of Nottingham and Derby, for resistance of that so feared Invasion.  
In 33 E. 3. he was constituted 
z Claus. 33 Edw. 3. m. 21. Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners for removing the King of France then prisoner in the Castle of Hertford, unto the Castle of Somerton, in Somersetshire.  
But after that time, I have seen no more of him, till his death; which happened 
a Claus. 3 R▪ m. 39  in 3 R. 2. or before: for in that year, William his Grandson (viz. Son to William his Son and Heir, 
William.  who died in his life-time) being found 
b Ibid.  his next Heir, had Livery 
c Ibid.  of his Lands, proving his age, and doing ●is Homage; excepting 
d Ibid.  the Manor of Graneby, which Milisent his Widow, then held in dower.  
He had also a Daughter 
e Esc. de ad quod Damp●. 17 E. 3. ● 41. Linc. Pat. 17 E. 3 p ● m 3.  called Margaret, married to Robert de Tibetot.  
This last mentioned William, so found Heir to his Grandfather (as hath been observed) first took to Wife 
f Ibid  Margaret the Daughter of Adam de well; but had no issue by her as it seems; and departed 
g 〈…〉  this life 15 Octob. 5. Ric. 2. being then seized of the Manors of Wouburne, in Com. Buck. Graneby, in Comit. Nott. Hidmescot, and Elmeton, in Comit. Derb. and Blankeney, and Braunceton, in Com. Linc. leaving Ralph his Son and heir, 
Ralph.  but one year old; and Alice his Widow. Which Alice in 9 R. 2. had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of the Manors of Blankeney, and Braunceton beforementioned; as also of a Rent of thirty six shillings and eight pence, issuing out of the Manor of Holmesfield, in Com. Derb. and of thirty six shillings out of the Manor of Elmeton, in the same County.  
This Ralph died 
l Lib. 〈◊〉 3. H 4 p. 34.  without issue in 3 Hen. 4. leaving john d'Eincourt, his Brother, 
john.  his next Heir, and then above twenty years of age. Who was born 
m Esc. 4 H. 4. n. 46 Eb●r.  at Medelham, in Yorkshire, ult. Febr. 5 R. 2. Which john, having made 
n Claus 7 H. 4. m. 39  proof of his age, had Livery, 
o Claus 7 H. 4. m. 39  of his Lands, doing his Homage, in 7 Hen. 4. And, having married 
p Pat. 7 H. ● p. 1. m. 35.  joan the Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert de Grey, of Rotherfield, Knight; had a pardon 
q Pat. 7 H. ● p. 1. m. 35.  for the sum of thirty three pounds eleven shillings and eight pence, due to the King, for the relief of Bartholomew de Grey, Son and Heir to the said Robert.  
But this john died 
r Esc 7 H 4. n. 35.  upon the eleventh day of May the same year; being then seized 
s Esc 7. H 4. n. 35.  of the Manor of Duston, in Com, Northampt. the third part of the Town of Rothmershe, in Com. Ebor. the Manor of Graneby, in Com. Nott. the Manors of Holmesfield, Elmeton, and Cressewell, in Com. Derb. also of a certain Lordship in Bryton juxta Corby, in Com. Linc. and of the Manor of Woburne in Com. Buck. leaving William his Son 
t Esc. 7 H 4. n. 3●.  and Heir, than three years of age.  
Which William 
William.  in 9 Hen. 5. was by Indenture retained 
u Ex ipso Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars beyond Sea, with ten men at Arms, himself accounted; and thirty Archers, all on Horseback. And having married 
* Esc 25 H. 6. n. 10. Northampet.  Elizabeth the Sister of john Viscount Beaumond, died 
x Lib. cedul 1 Hen 6. p. 315. Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 6. m. 9  in 1 H. 6. without issue, being at that time not full twenty one years of age; and seized 
y Lib. cedul. 1 Hen 6. p. 315. Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 6. m. 9  of the Manors of Holmesfield, and Elmeton, Com. in Derb. Graneby, and Blankney, in Com. Linc. and Duston, in Com. Northamp. leaving 
z Lib. cedul. 1 Hen 6. p. 315. Rot. Fin. 1 Hen. 6. m. 9  Alice and Margaret his Sisters and Heirs, who doing their Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 9  of that Inheritance. Which Margaret was soon after married to 
b Claus. 2 Hen 6. m 1. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 6. m ...  Ralph Lord Cromwell, and Alice to 
c Claus. 2 Hen 6. m 1. Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 6. m ...  William Lord Lovel.  
Having thus done with the principal branch of this ancient and noble Family, I have thought fit to add, that john Lord d'Eincourt, Father of the last mentioned William, had a Brother 
d Rot. Fin. 15 Ric. 2. m 10.  called Robert, who died 
e Lib. cedul. 21 H 6. p. 555. Linc.  in 21 Hen: 6. seized of a certain Manor called D'eyncourt-Hall, in Com. Linc. which he gave unto William Bishop of Lincoln, and his Heirs; and that Margaret the Wife of Ralph Lord Cromwell, and Alice the Wife of William Lord Lovel, were 
g Lib. cedul. 21 H. 6. p. 555. Linc.  his Cousins and next Heirs.   

Despenser.  
IN ●8 Will. Conq. Robert Despenser 
Robert.  (id est, Steward to that King) was (amongst other of the Barons, of that time) a Witness 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 44. b. n. 40.  to the Charter of that King, for removing the secular Canons, out of the Cathedral of Durham, and placing Monks in their stead.  
This Robert was Brother 
b Regist. Wigorn. in hibls. Cotton.  to Vrso de Abetot, than Sheriff 
c Regist. Wigorn. in hibls. Cotton.  of Worcestershire: Being a powerful man in those days, he took 
d Regist. Wigorn. in hibls. Cotton.  the Lordship of Elmelegh from the Monks of Worcester, which they could never 
e Regist. Wigorn. in hibls. Cotton.  afterwards regain: and at the time of the general Survey, had 
f Domesd. in iisdem Comitat.  four Lordships in Warwickshire, one in Gloucestershire, fifteen in Lincolnshire, and seventeen in Leicestershire.  
After him there is mention 
g Lel Col. vel. 1. p. 840.  of William, 
William.  Despenser, to King Henry the first; and then possessed 
h Lel. Col. vol. 1. p. 840.  of the Manor of Elington.  
Then, of Thurstan, 
Thurstan.  who had issue 
i Cart. antiq. DD. 11.  Almaric. 
Almaric.  Which Almaric, was Sheriff of Rutland in 
k Rot. Pip. 34 Hen. 2. Rotel.  34 Hen. 2. So likewise in 
l Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Rotel.  1 Ric. 1. being also Steward 
m Cart. a●t. DD n. 11.  to that King; from whom he obtained a confirmation 
n Cart. a●t DD. n. 11.  in Fee, of the Lordships of Wurdie and Stanley in the Vale of Gloucester. Which Lordship of Wurdie, King Henry the second formerly gave 
o Cart. antiq. DD. n. 8.  to Walter the Usher of his Chamber (Son of Thurstan) and Uncle to this Almaric, for his Homage and service; reserving 
p Cart. antiq. DD. n. 8.  a pair of gilt Spurs, or twelve pence to be yearly paid for the same into his Exchequer, at the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel; and to hold 
q Cart. antiq. DD. n. 8.  by the service of half a Knights fee.  
This Almaric in 8 Ric. 1. was acquitted 
r Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Salop.  of the third Scutage of Normandy, and in 6 joh. gave 
s Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Glou●.  a fine of an hundred and twenty marks and one Palfrey, to be exempted from attending on that King in his purposed Expedition beyond-Sea.  
To this Almaric (whom the Record 
* Cart. 5 Jo●. n. 52.  terms Son of Thurstan, Brother of Walter, Son of Thurstan, who was Heir to the same Walter) King john, in the fifth year of his Reign, confirmed 
† Cart. 5 Jo●. n. 52.  the Lordships of Wordy and Stanley, which King Henry the second (his Father) had formerly given to Walter le Despenser, Brother to the said Almaric; to be held as followeth; viz. Stanley, by the service of half a Knight's Fee; and Wordy, by the service of a pair of gilt Spurs, price twelve pence, for all services.  
He took to Wife 
t Regist. d●●ignesham penès Decam. Coll. de Christ-church, Oxon. f. 28. a.  Amabil, the Daughter of Walter de Chesnei, by whom he had issue 
u Regist, d●●ignesham penès Decam. Coll. de Christ-Churh, Oxon. f. 28. a.  two Sons, Thurstan and Almaric; as also a Daughter, married 
* Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Northampt  to William Bardolf.  
It seems that both these; viz. Thurstan and Thomas, 
Thurstan.  were in Arms with other of the Barons, against King john: for in 18 joh. it appears 
x Claus. 17 Joh m 16. Claus. 18 Joh. m. 7. , that the King having committed the custody of Thurstan, to Rowland Bloet, gave 
y Claus. 17 Joh m 16. Claus. 18 Joh. m. 7.  away the Lands of Almaric, to Osbert Giffard, his own natural Son.  
The next mention I find of this Thurstan (if it were him) is in 22 Hen. 3. he being then 
z Rot. Pip. 22 Hen. 3. Glouc.  Sheriff of Gloucestershire: So likewise for 
a Rot Pip. 23 Hen. 3. Glouc.  the first quarter of the twenty third year. As also in 26 Hen. 3. he then also receiving command 
b Rot. Vasco● 26 H. 3. m. 3. in Dorso. , to attend the King with Horse and Arms, in his Expedition into France. But in 33 Hen. 3. he died, as I guess; for then the Wardship of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Wiltes. Surr. Glouc. Oxon. & Wigorn. during the minority of his Heir, was Committed 
c Claus. 33 Hen. 3● m. 3.  to Adomare de Lezignian; and the Manor of Ewelme, in Com. Oxon. assigned 
d Claus. 33 Hen. 3● m. 3.  to Lucia his Widow, for her maintenance, until her Dowry should be set forth: the Marriage of his Heir being Granted 
e Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. 3. Buck. & ●edf.  to Paulyn Peyure.  
Contemporary with this last mentioned Thurstan (for some time) was Hugh Despenser, 
Hugh.  whom King Henry the third in the eighth year of his Reign, constituted 
f Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 12.  Sheriff of Salop. and Staffordshire: and Governor 
g Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 12.  of the Castles of Salop and Bruges (now commonly called Brig-North) As also in 10 Hen. 3. Sheriff 
h Rot. Pip. 10 Hen. 3. Berks.  of Berkshire, for the one half of that year, and Governor 
i Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 3.  of Wallinford-Castle; to whom King Henry the third in the eleventh year of his Reign, gave 
* Cart. 1● H. 3. m. 4.  the manor of Riha●, in Com. Rutl. Likewise, in 17 Hen. 3. Governor 
k Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 7.  of Bolesover Castle, in Com. Derb.  
This Hugh, in 21 Hen. 3. upon 
l Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 7.  the death of john Scot Earl of Chester, was sent 
m Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 7.  with Stephen de Segrave, and Henry de Aldithley, to take charge of the Castles of Chester and Beeston.  
After him there was another Hugh, Son 
n ● Coll. R Gl. S.  of Thomas 
Thomas.  (and Grandson to the last mentioned Hugh, 
Hugh.  as I guess) who confirmed ᵒ to Stephen de Segrave, with Roese his Sister in Frankmarriage, one mark of yearly Rent, given her by the said Thomas, out of his Mill at Montsorell in Leicestershire.  
This Hugh held 
p Te●●a de Nevil. Rotel.  the Lordship of Ryhale in Com. Rutl. of the King, in Fee-●erme; and in 40 Hen. 3. was made Governor 
q Pat 40 H. 3. m. 20.  of Harestan Castle in Com, Derb.  
Attending on Henry, Son to the King of Almain, beyond-Sea, he returned 
r M. Paris, in ann. 1257. p. 956. n. 20.  with him the next ensuing year. And in 42 Hen. 3. had command 
s Claus. 42 H. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 11.  to repair to the King at Chester, upon Monday next after the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh.  
Moreover in 44 H. 3. the Barons then taking power upon themselves; he was, by them, advanced 
t M Westm. in ann. 1260. M. Paris, 991. n. 50. , to that great Office of justice of England: and in 48 Hen. 3. appeared with them in Arms 
u Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  against the King at Northampton. Furthermore, after that fatal Battle 
† 14 Maii, 48 Hen. 3.  of Lewes, the same year (the Barons having taken the King Prisoner there) he was by them made Governor 
* Pat. 48 H. 3 m 7.  of Oreford Castle in Suffolk; as also of 
x Ibid.  the Castle of Devises in Wiltshire, Bernard 
y Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 20.  Castle in the Bishopric of Durham, Oxford, 
z Pat 48 H. 3. m. 7.  and Nottingham 
a Pat. 49 H. 3. m● 27. : and then stood in such high esteem with that rebellious party; that they constituted 
b M. Westm. in ●odem ann.  him one of the twenty four, for managing the Government of the whole Realm. But, being not 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 378.  sufficiently rewarded, by that haughty spirited Montfort Earl of Leicester (who then had the King in his power) and not 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 378.  brooking his insolences, he fell 
e Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 378.  off from him. Howbeit, the next year following, he put himself in Arms 
f M. Paris, p. 998. 27.  again, with those pretended patriots; and fight stoutly on that side, in the Battle 
* 6. August. 49. Hen. 3.  of Evesham, there lost 
g M. Paris, p. 998. 27.  his life.  
This Hugh took to Wife 
h Pat 49 H. 3. m. 5.  Aliva the Daughter of Philip Basset of Wicombe, in Com. Buck. Widow 
i Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 7.  of Roger Bigod Earl of Norfolk, with whom he had 
k Esc. 9 E 1. n. 9 Essex.  in Frankmarriage, the Manor of Bernewelle, in Com. Northamp. Which Aliva, for her Father's sake, found such favour in her last Widowhood, that she had for her maintenance, the Lordships of Littleburgh, Fretheby, and Utlescote (part of the Lands of her said Husband) assigned 
l Pat. 49 H 3. m. 5.  to her for her maintenance. Likewise upon 
m Claus. 9 Edw. 1. m. 7.  that forfeiture of the said Hugh her Husband, which the King freely bestowed 
n Claus. 9 Edw. 1. m. 7.  on her Father, she had 
o Claus. 9 Edw. 1. m. 7.  the whole benefit thereof, by his gift: and died 
p Esc 9 E. 1. m 9  in 9 Edw. 1. or but little before, being then seized 
q Esc 9 E. 1. m 9  of the Manors of Leghere, and Wykes, in Essex; Bernewelle, in Com. Northampt. Wycombe, in Com. Buck. Saham, in Comit. ... Berewyke, Winterborn-Basset, and Fasterne, in Com. Wiltes. and Spene, in Com. Berks. Whereupon Hugh le Despenser, her Son, paid 
r Rot. Pip. 9 Edw 1. Wiltes. Rot. ●n. 9 Edw. 1. m 5.  a fine of five hundred marks to the King, for Livery of the Lordships of Wottone, Wasteme, Winterburne, and Berewyke, which were of her inheritance; he being of full 
s Rot. Pip. 9 Edw 1. Wiltes. Rot. ●n. 9 Edw. 1. m 5.  age upon the first of March 10 Edw. 1.  
He had also a Daughter called Alianore married 
t 〈…〉  to Hugh de Courtney, Father of Hugh the first Earl of Devon.  
¶ This last mentioned Hugh, Son of Hugh by the said Aliva, is he, who by our Historians, for a great part of his time, was called Hugh Despenser signior, to distinguish him from his Son Hugh, who had always the addition of junior: which two Hugh's, being the chiefest favourites of that unfortunate Prince King Edward the second; acted jointly in all his affairs of greatest consequence. Therefore though I shall now first speak of Hugh the Father and after him of Hugh the Son, for the most part singly: yet at the last, considering they both fell at once, and with them the King (whom for ambition of worldly greatness, they had misguided to the loss of the Hearts of his people, which overwhelmed him in the Gulf of irrecoverable ruin) I have thought fit to speak of them together.  
This Hugh, in 15 Ed. 1. being of the retinue 
u Rot. Scutag 15 E 1. m. 1.  with Edmund Earl of Cornwall, in the Wars of Wales, had 
* Rot. Scutag 15 E 1. m. 1.  Scutage of all his Tenants, that held of him by Military service, according to the rate of forty shillings per Scutum. Moreover, the same year, he gave a fine 
x Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 2.  to the King of two thousand marks, for marrying Isabel the Widow of Patric Chaworth (Daughter of William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick) without Licence. Which Isabel had 
y Claus 34 E. 1. m. 7.  the Manor of Herteley, in Com. Southamp. in Frankmarriage, by the gift of the Earl her Father.  
In 20 Edw. 1. this Hugh obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 20 E. 1. n. ●.  from the King, for a weekly Market at his Lordship of Ernesby in Com Leic. upon the Monday: As also a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret, and five days following.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he was made Governor 
a Pat 22 E. ●. m. 7. in cedulâ  of Odiham Castle, in Comit. Southamp. And the same year, had summons 
b Rot. Vascon. 22 E. ● in dorso m. 7.  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms to attend the King into Gascoigne, for the defence of those parts, against the French. In 24 Edw. 1. being 
c M. Westm. in ann. 1296.  in Scotland, he was 
† H. Knighton. 2● 80. n. 20. & 30.  in the Battle of Dunbar, where the English obtained 
* H. Knighton. 2● 80. n. 20. & 30.  a signal Victory: And in 25 E. 1. attending 
d Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 2.  the King in his expedition into Flanders, was one of the Commissioners, than sent 
e Rot. Alman. 25 Edw. 1. m. 15.  to treat of Peace betwixt King Edward, and the Kings of Romans and France. So likewise to 
f Ibid. m. 19  confirm that League at that time made betwixt King Edward, and the King of Romans.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was 
g Rot. S●●c. 26 Edw. 1. m. 9  again in the Wars of Scotland; as also 
h Rot. Scoc. 28 Edw. 1. m. 11.  in 28 Edw. 1. in which year he had a Charter 
i Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 12.  for Free-warren in all his Lordships of Wottone, Fasterne, Tockenham, Brodetoune, Berewyke, Uphaven, Beaumes, and Somerford, in Com. Wiltes. Spene, in Com. Berks. Muzerdere, and Burdesle, in Comitat. Glouc. and Marcle, in Com. Wigorn. And was sent 
k Th. Wals. p. 47. n. 42.  Ambassador by King Edward (with the Earl of Lincoln) to the Pope, to declare the injuries offered by the Scots: As also, to entreat his Holiness, not to favour them any more, having abused him with falsehoods.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was again in the Scottish Wars. And in 35 Edw. 1. obtained another Charter 
m Cart. 35 E. 1. n. 45. , for a weekly Market at his Manor of Aberfourd, in Com. Ebor. on the Wednesday; as also a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Dionise: and in 1 E. 2. was constituted Governor 
n Pat ● E. 2. p. 2 m▪ 22.  of the Castles of Devises, and Marleburgh.  
In 5 Edw. 2. he obtained from the King a Grant 
o Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 2.  of the Manor and Park of Beckle, upon the same services, as Edmund Earl of Cornwall performed for them,  
In 7. Edw. 2. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw ● m. 3.  in another Expedition, then made into Scotland. And the next year following (with his Son Hugh) received Command to attend the K. at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast day of the Assumption of our Lady, thence to march against the Scots.  
In 11 Edw. 2. he was again constituted Governor 
r Pat. 11 E ●. p. 1 m. 17.  of the Castle of Odyham: and in 14 E. 2. of 
s Pat. 14 E. ● p. 2. m. 14.  the Castle of Marleburgh.  
In which year the King, having notice 
t Claus. 14 ● 2 m. 7. in cedul●.  of great animosities betwixt Hugh the Son of this Hugh, and Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex; and that they had gathered 
u Claus. 14 ● 2. m. 7. in cedul●.  all the power they could, to encounter one another, in open fight; sent 
* Claus. 14 ● 2. m. 7. in cedul●.  a strict Command to the Earl of Hereford, to forbear. About this time likewise, there being great difference, 
x T●. Wals. p 90. n. 40. & 91.  concerning Gowher-land in Wales, betwixt john de Mowbray, who had married the Daughter of William de Braose, and the Earl of Hereford, who had purchased it of the said William (it adjoining near to his Lands) Roger Mortimer the Uncle, and Roger the Nephew, pretending 
y T●. Wals. p 90. n. 40. & 91.  also a grant from Braose; this Hugh Despenser junior, entered 
z T●. Wals. p 90. n. 40. & 91.  upon it, and kept it from them all, it lying 
a T●. Wals. p 90. n. 40. & 91.  near to his Lands. The Earl of Hereford therefore discerning 
b Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 665. & 666. Ypod N. 104. n. 20.  this his insolency; and divers other of the Nobles, observing 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 665. & 666. Ypod N. 104. n. 20.  the excessive pride and covetousness of both these Despensers; made their complaint 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 665. & 666. Ypod N. 104. n. 20.  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster. Who thereupon, inciting 
e Ibid.  divers other to his party, with one assent met 
f Ibid.  at Shirburne in Elmede; and thence with Banners displayed, marched 
g Th. Wals. p. 91. n. 10.  to St. Alban: whence they sent 
h Th. Wals. p. 91. n. 10.  the Bishops of Salisbury, Hereford, and Chichester, to the King; requiring 
i Th. Wals. p. 91. n. 10.  him to Banish them, 
k Th. Wals. p. 91. n. 10.  in regard they swayed him which way they pleased; and to 
m Th. Wals. p. 91. n. 10.  give his pardon to all those, who were in Arms against them.  
But to this their demand, he returned answer 
n Ibid. p. 92. ; that Hugh the elder was then gone beyond Sea, upon his occasions; and that Hugh the younger was then also at Sea, upon his trust in the Custody of the Cinque-ports, as it was his duty; and that he ought not to Banish them, without hearing what they had to say for themselves. Adding 
o Ibid. n. 10. , that their desires were unreasonable, forasmuch as both of them would be ready to answer whatsoever should be laid to their charge: and, that he would not so far violate his Oath, taken at his Coronation, as to pardon such notorious delinquents, who had thus disturbed the peace of the Realm.  
Which sharp answer so irritated those great Lords; that they forthwith marched 
p Ibid. n. 20.  to London.  
The King therefore seeing his own danger, at the instance 
q 〈…〉  of the Queen, assented 
r 〈…〉  to their demands. Whereupon the Barons called 
s 〈…〉  a Parliament, by Writ; 
t 〈…〉 ▪ in which, Banishing 
u 〈…〉  both of these Despensers (Father and Son) out of England, they caused the Sentence thereof to be Proclaimed 
* 〈…〉  in Westminster-Hall.  
Whereupon this Hugh, the elder, went 
x 〈…〉  away; cursing 
y 〈…〉  the time that ever he begot that Son. But Hugh the Son, not willing to be gone, lurked 
z 〈…〉  in divers places; sometimes at Sea, and sometimes at Land; and took 
a 〈…〉  two Dromonds about Sandwiche, laden with Merchandise; to the value 
b 〈…〉  of forty thousand pounds. After which (about Hallontide) returning 
c 〈…〉  to the King, Precepts were, through his instigation, sent 
d 〈…〉  out to all parts, for raising an Army, wherewith those stout Lords were, soon after, so hotly pursued; that, being overtaken at Borrow-●rigg in 
e Ibid. p. 1●5.  Yorkshire, they there received an utter overthrow 
f Ibid. p. 1●5. ; wherein many were slain, and the Earl of Lancaster taken 
g Ibid. p. 1●5.  Whence being carried 
h Th. Wals. 94. ●. ●0.  to his own Castle at Pontfract, sentence of death was pronounced 
i Ibid.  against him, and some others of his party; this Hugh (the elder) being one 
k Lel. Coll. Vol. ● p. 668.  of his Judges: whereupon he was forthwith beheaded 
l Th. Wals. u●supra. .  
With which success the King became so transported; that he advanced 
m Ypod. Neustr. 105. n. 〈◊〉. Cart. 15. E. 2. n. 〈◊〉 Th. Wals. p. 95. n. 30  this Hugh the elder, to the title of Earl of Winchester (viz. 10 Maii, 15 Ed. 2.) and upon that his Creation gave 
n Ypod. Neustr. 105. n. 〈◊〉. Cart. 15. E. 2. n. 〈◊〉 Th. Wals. p. 95. n. 30  him twenty pounds per annum, out of the issues of the County of Southampton, as Earl thereof: as also the Castle and Manor of Brimmesfield, with the Manors of Beggesworth, and side, in Comitat. Glou▪ the Manors of Ashton, Sher●●ton, Westodeforde, and moiety of the Manor of Stapl●ford, in Comitat. Wiltes. late the possessions of john Giffard of Brymmesfeld, attainted. Likewise the Manors of Heghtesbury, Knou●●, Castelcombe, Sterte, and Co●erne, with all the Lands and Tenements in Orcheston, late belonging to Bartholomew de Badlesmere: also the Manors of Werminstre, and Westbury, in the same County of Wiltes. late belonging to Thomas Mauduit, likewise attainted; the Manor of Chilton-Tieys, in Com. Wiltes. late Henry Tieys attainted; the Manor of Kingston- l' Isle, in Com. Berks. late Warren de L'isle's, attainted: and likewise all the Lands, within the Lordship of Werminstre, which belonged to Sir john de Kingston also attainted; the remainder to Hugh Despenser his Son, and his Heirs. And besides all this, the 
o Ypod. Neustr. 105. n. 〈◊〉 Cart. 15. E. 2. n. 〈◊〉 Th. Wals. p. 95. n. 30  Manor and Castle of Donington, in Com. Leic. which formerly appertained to the Earldom of Lincoln. Moreover, in farther favour of him, he called 
p Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 12. Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2 m. 2● in cedul●.  a Parliament at York, and therein reversing 
q Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 12. Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 2● in cedul●.  the former judgement for his Exile, restored 
r Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 12. Rot. Fin. 16 E 2. m. 2● in cedul●.  unto him all his own Lands. Adding the gift 
s Cart. 15. ●. ●. n. 15.  of the Manor of Kenynton, in Com. Surr. for life (late Roger Damorye's attainted) the remainder 
t Cart. 15. ●. ●. n. 15.  to his Son Hugh and his Heirs.  
And not long after this; viz. in 17 Edw. 2. he procured a Charter 
u Cart▪ 17. ● 2. ●. ●.  for two Fairs at his Manor of Uphavene, in Com. Wiltes. the one on the Wednesday next after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and the Morrow after: and the other on the Eve and day of St. Luke, the Evangelist: As also a grant 
x Ibid. ●. 13.  in Fee, of the Manor of Faukeshall, in Com. Surr. late the said Roger Damorye's,  
And the same year, was constituted 
y Rot. Fin. 17. E. 2. m. 1.  Warden of the King's Forests on the South of Trent. Moreover, in 18 Edw. 2. he obtained to himself, and his said Son Hugh, in Fee, a grant 
z Cart. 18. ●. 2. n. 3.  from the King of the Manor of Swannescomp in Kent. Likewise, of certain Lands in 
a 〈…〉  Berewyke- Basset, and Wynterborn-Basset, late Gilbert Berewyk's attainted: As also a Fair 
b Ibid. n. 6.  yearly, at his Manor of Cheping● Merlaw, in Com. Buck. and another 
c Ibid. n. 6.  at Hame●don, in the same County. And was summoned 
d Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23 Edw. 1. until 15 Ed. 2. inclusive.  
This being the substance of what I can say concerning Hugh the elder, 
〈…〉  till I come to his death, I shall now descend to Hugh the younger, his Son; whose power and interest with that unhappy King (with whom he had been bred up 
e 〈…〉  from his youth) was no less, if not much more, than his Fathers; and which, at length, terminated in the miserable ruin of them all.  
This Hugh, in 34 Edw. 1. received 
f 〈…〉  the order of Knighthood, with all those solemn Ceremonies of Bathing and otherwise, then used, Edward Prince of Wales (eldest Son to the King) being 
z Ibid.  then also Knighted.  
In 7 Edw, 2. he married 
a 〈…〉  Alianore, the eldest of the three Daughters and Heirs, of Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester; and doing his Homage in 10 Edw. 2. had Livery 
b Claus. 10 Ed 2. m. 4 & 11 E 2. m. 9  of her purparty of the Lordships and Lands of that Earl.  
After which, the same year, he went 
c Rot. Scoc. 10 E 2 m 7.  to the Wars in Scotland; and in 12 Edw. 2. was constituted Governor 
d Pat. ●2. E. 2. p. 1. m. ●.  of the Castles of Drosselan, and Dynevor, in Wales; obtaining, then also, a confirmation 
e 〈…〉  of all those Royalties within the Territories and Lordships of Glamorgan and Marganoc, as Gilbert de Clare, late Earl of Gloucester, and Hertford, formerly enjoyed.  
In 13 Edw. 2. he had a Grant 
f 〈…〉  from Hugh de Audele, the younger, and Margaret his Wife, of the Castle and Manor of Newport; as also of the Manors of Stowe, Rempine, and divers other Lands in Wales, to himself and Alianore his Wife, and to the Heirs of the said Alianore: and the same year was made Governor 
g Ibid. m 5  of the Castle of ●●●ham.  
In this year also he was in 
h 〈…〉  that Expedition then made into Scotland: and joined in Commission 
i Rot Vascon. 13 E 2. m 11.  with Bartholomew de Badlesmere, to go into Gascoigne, to place and displace all such of the King's Officers there, as they should deem insufficient; and to substitute others in their places.  
Being then Lord 
k 〈…〉  Chamberlain to the King, he rendered 
l 〈…〉  up the Castle of Hanley, in Com. Wigorn. as also that of Kaerfili, in Com. Glamorg●n, whereof he had been, for some time, Governor.  
In 14 Ed. 2. he entered into a solemn League 
m 〈…〉  with john de Bermingham, Earl of Loverne, in Ireland, to stick to each other in all things, against all men whatsoever, except the King; and to live and die together. And the same year was constituted Governor 
n 〈…〉  of the Castles of Br●stol, and Porchester.  
But about this time, through the power of those great men, who did then put themselves in Arms, being Banished, with his Father (as I have already showed) upon the change of that S●●ne, the next ensuing year, he obtained a formal Revocation 
* 〈…〉  of that Sentence, under the King's great Seal▪ bearing date 18 Decemb. 15 Ed. 2. as also a special Protection from any disturbance whatsoever▪ by reason thereof: and the same year procured a grant 
o 〈…〉  to himself, and his Heirs, of the Manors of Severne-Stoke, in Com. Wigo●●. late Roger Clifford's attainted. Likewise 
p 〈…〉  of the Manor of Ori●don in Com. Oxo●. late William Tuchet's attainted. Also 
q Ibid. n. 9  of the Isle of Lundy, late john Wylliantons attainted. Moreover, of 
r Ibid. n. 10.  the Manor of Barwe, in Com. Suff. Lec●he●c, with certain Lands in Stebbing, in Com Essex. late Bartholomew Badlesmere's attainted: and also 
f 〈…〉  of the Manor of Brustlesham, in Com. Berks. late Thomas Earl of Lancaster's attainted.  
In 16 Edw. 2. he was constituted Governor 
t 〈…〉  of the Castles of Gloucester, and the Berton there; as also 
u 〈…〉  of S. Briavels Castle in that County, and Warden of the Forest of Dean●.  
In this year he passed 
x 〈…〉  his Manors of Swansey, Ostremuthe, Pen●ard, Logherne, in Dower, and Liman, with their Appurtenances, unto Elizabeth, the Wife of john de Burgh, in exchange for the Castles and Manors of Uske, ●regruke, Kaerleon, and Lyswyry.  
In that year also, he was constituted Governor 
y Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 2●.  of the Castles of Bregheven, Cantreteclif, Talgarth, Blenleveny, and Penkethely; and obtained a Charter 
z Cart 16 ● 1. n. 4.  for a Fair, yearly, at his Manor of Boreford in Com. Oxon. for the space of seven days, preceding the Nativity of S. john Baptist; the day, and eight days following. He then likewise obtained a Grant 
* Ibid. n. 6. , in Fee, of the Manor of Glatton in Com. Hunt. As also of the homage and service of Robert de Bayeux, for Lands in Conyton and Peurten-hale, sometime belonging to Edmund, Earl of Cornwall.  
Also a weekly Market 
a Ibid. n. 10.  every Wednesday at Gretham in Com. Linc. and a Fair 
b Ibid. n. 10.  yearly, on the Eve, Day, and morrow after the Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr, and two days following.  
The same year also, he farther procured, to himself, these several ensuing Grants, viz. of the 
c Ibid. n. 11.  Manor of Hameldon in Com. Buck. late Bartholomew Badlesmeres, attainted; of the Manors 
d Ibid. n. 1●.  of Mal●●y, Staneley, and Winterslow, and five pounds Rend in Winterton, late Roger Clifford's, attainted; the Remainder to Edward his Son, and his Heirs; of the Manor 
e Ibid. n. 13.  of Carleton juxta Basingham in Com. Linc. late Gervase Avenells, and jane his Wife, attainted. Of all 
f Ibid. n. 14.  the Lands, Towns, and Castles in Glamorgan, Morganok, and Wencelok, forfeited and escheated to the Crown; of the Manor 
g Ibid. n. 15.  of Striflond in Wales, late Rese ap Howels, attainted. Of the Reversion 
h Ibid. n. 17.  of the Manors of Saltfletby and Scarthau in Com. Linc. after the death of Alice, Widow of Thomas, late Earl of Lancaster. Of the 
i Ibid. n. 1●. & 21. ●  Ca●●le of Kernikeven, and Castle, Manor, and Land of Iskenny, in Wales, late john giffard's, attainted. Of the 
k Ibid. n. 20.  Manors of Troubridge, Winterbourne, Ambresbury, Caneford, Henkstrugge, and Charleton, in Com. Wilts, the Lands of Alice, Wife of Thomas, late Earl of Lancaster.  
Of twenty pounds yearly Rend 
l Ib. n. 22. & 26.  issuing out of the Manor of Burford in Com. Oxon. late john giffard's, attainted. Of the 
m Ibid. ●●9.  Castles and Manors of Uske, Tregruck, and Caerleon; the Manors of Lyswyry, Parva-Tinterne, New Grange, Lantrissan Parva, Trilleke, Tray, Lamcom, and Woundy, with the Appurtenances; as also 
n Ibid. ●. ●9.  the Advowsons' of the Churches of Tridenauch, Landissay, Tray, Iregruke, Pentekes, Kemneys, Landwiche; and the Advowsons' of the Abbey of Caerleon; the Priory of of Uske, the Chapel of Kanarvan, and Hospital of Uske: Of the Manor 
o Ibid. n. 30.  of Webell in Essex, R●hale in Rutland; the 
p Ibid. n. 31.  Castle, Town, and Manor of Denbigh; the canters of Ros and Rownock; and Commot of Dynuvall, late Thomas, Earl of Lancaster's, in right of Alice his Wife.  
And to Eleanor his Wife, he procured a Grant 
q Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  from the King, of the Manors of Shudestock in Com. Warr. and creak in Com. Northampt. late john de Moubrays, attainted; the Remainder to Gilbert their Son and his Heirs. Also of the Manor 
r Ibid. n. 28.  of Melton-Moubray in Com. Leicest. late john de Moubrays; of the 
s Ibid.  Manor of Soningdon, late Bartholomew Badlesmeres, attainted; the Remainder to the Son of the said Hugh and Eleanor; and likewise of the 
t Ibid. n. 33.  Castle and Town of Swansey, the Castles of Ostremew, Pennard, and Lag●erne, in the Land of Gower; with all the said Land of Gower; in the marches of Wales, late the Possessions of the said john de Mo●bray.  
Moreover, in 17 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant 
u 〈…〉  for life of the Manor of Talgarth, in Wales, late part of the Possessions of Roger Mortimer of Chirke; the Remainder to Gilbert his Son, in Fee. And to 
x Ibid. n. 7.  Eleanor his Wife, of the Manor of Bramelhanger in Com. Bedf. for life, the Remainder to the said Gilbert.  
Also another Grant 
y 〈…〉  to himself in Fee, of the Manors of Rudmarley- d'Abitot and Inardeston in Com. Wigorn. late Geffrey d'Abitots, attainted; 
z 〈…〉  of the Manor of Burlingham, in the same County, late john Sapies, attainted; and of the Manor of Rockhampton 
a Ibid. n. 22.  in Com. Gloe. late john giffard's, attainted.  
And besides all this, in the same year, he procured the said King's Charter 
b Ibid. n. 14.  for a Fair at Tewskbury, every year, upon the Eve and Day of S. Margaret, and eight days following: As also another Charter 
c Ibid. n. 25.  to his Burghesses and Inhabitants of Uske, Kaerleon, Newport, Corbrigg, Nethe, and Keneseck, in Wales, to be quit of Toll in all places whatsoever; and likewise a Grant 
d Claus 17 E. 2. in dorso m. 20.  for life, from Thomas of Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, of the Castle of Strigoil, and Lordships of Chepstow and Tudenham.  
In 18 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant 
e Cart. 18 E. 2. n. 4.  of the Manor of Hodinak, and certain Lands in Little Monmouth in Wales, in Fee: As also of the Castle of 
f Ibid. n. 19  Blenleveny, with the Manor and Town of Bulkedinas', and all the Lands of Talgarth in Wales, late Roger Mortimer of Chirke, attainted. Likewise 
g Ibid. n. 19  of the Manor of Talgarth, within the said Territory of Talgarth, late Rese ap howel's, attainted.  
And, not content with these, by Force and Power he extorted from others what he pleased; seizing 
h 〈…〉  by violence upon Elizabeth Comyn, a great Heir, and Wife of Richard Talbot, in her House of Keninton in Surrey; and keeping her in prison, 
i 〈…〉 , with hard usage, for a whole twelvemonth; and then by threats, causing her to pass 
k 〈…〉  away unto him the Manor of Painswike in Com. Gloc. and the Castle and Manor of Castel-Goderich, in the Marches of Wales. So likewise, having obtained a Grant 
l 〈…〉  from the King of the Isle of Lundy, and all other the Lands of john de Wilinton, upon pretence 
m 〈…〉  that he had adhered to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster; rested not till he had gained a Release 
n 〈…〉  from the said john de Wilinton, of all his right and title thereto.  
The like oppression he exercised to john de Sutton, Lord of Dudley Castle in Staffordshire, in right of Margaret his Wife; imprisoning 
o 〈…〉  him, under colour, that he had been of the party of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, until he had by a writing under his Hand and Seal, passed away the Manor of Eykering in Com. Nottingh. to Hugh the elder, his Father; and by another Grant 
p 〈…〉  to himself, obtained the Castle of Dudley, and Manors of Seggeley, Swineford, Rowlep-Somer●, and Prestwold, in Com. Staff. the Town of Dudley in Com. Wigorn. and Manor of Bradfield in Com. Berks. So likewise to 
q Ibid.  Oliver Ingham, for the Castle of Shokelach, and Lordship of Malpasse, in Cheshire.  
And farther to increase his power, was the same year made Governor 
r Rot. Fin. 1 S E. 2. m. ●.  of the Castle at Bristol. This Hugh was summoned 
s Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 8 Edw. 2. until the nineteenth of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
¶ Having thus briefly pointed at the most remarkable passages, relating to these two great Men, singly; I now come to the tragic conclusion of them both, their honours, wealth, and power, being not able to shelter them from that violent storm of the people's fury, which their insolences and oppressions had justly raised against them. Nor were they less 
t H. Knighton. 2543▪ n. 30.  odious to the Queen and Prince, who being gone 
u H. Knighton. 2543▪ n. 30.  out of England, upon special occasions, durst 
x H. Knighton. 2543▪ n. 30.  not return for fear of them: For so far was the King misled by their subtle insinuations and flatteries, that by their instigation, he caused 
y H. Knighton. 2543▪ n. 30.  Proclamations to be published in the City of London, for the banishment of them both, as Traitors.  
The Queen therefore, having perfect information how the hearts of the people stood, (the Prince her Son, being then married 
z Ypod. Neustr. 100L. n. 10▪ 20▪ & 30.  to the Earl of Henaults Daughter) in An. 1325. (19 Ed. 2.) made sail 
a Ypod. Neustr. 100L. n. 10▪ 20▪ & 30.  for England, with all those Lords, which through the prevalency of these two powerful Favourites, had suffered exile; and Landing 
b Ypod. Neuster. 100LS. n. 10▪ 20▪ & 30.  at Harwich, with what other Forces she then could procure, soon framed 
c Ypod. Neustr. 100L. n. 10▪ 20▪ & 30.  a powerful Army, and set out Proclamation, 
d Ibid. n. 40. Tho Wals. p. 104.  that whosoever should bring her the head of this Hugh Despenser, the younger, should have two thousand pounds.  
And marching 
e Th. Wals. 105. n. 10.  from Gloucester towards Bristol (where the King then was) restored 
f Th. Wals. 105. n. 10.  to Thomas Lord Berkley (the Son of Maurice, who died 
g Th. Wals. 105. n. 10.  but a little before in prison at Wallingford) his Castle of Berkley, whereof the said Hugh the younger had possessed 
h Th. Wals. 105. n. 10.  himself. And on the morrow after, coming to Bristol, was joyfully received 
i Th. Wals. 105. n. 10.  into that City, where, in testimony of her welcome, Hugh the elder, being brought 
k ●roi●●ard, lib. 1 & 3. f. ●. a.  before the Prince, and those Barons, then attending him, (though at that time ninety 
l ●roi●●ard, lib. 1 & 3. f. ●. ●.  years of age) received judgement 
m ●roi●●ard, lib. 1 & 3. f. ●. ●  of death; first to be drawn, afterwards to be beheaded, and then hanged on the Gibbet: Which was accordingly executed 
n ●roi●●ard, lib. 1 & 3. f. ●. ●.  in the fight of the King, and of his Son Hugh the younger, upon S. Dennis day in October.  
It is said by some 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 673.  Writers, that his Body was hanged up with two strong Cords for full four days, and then cut in pieces, and given to the Dogs to eat; and that his head was sent to Winchester, because he had the title of Earl of that place.  
Whereupon the King, and Hugh the younger, betimes in the morning, entered 
p ●roi●●ard, ut supra.  into a little Vessel behind the Castle, with purpose 
q ●roi●●ard, ut supra.  to get to the Isle of Lundy (a place invincible,) or else into Ireland. But after they had been 
r ●roi●●ard, ut supra.  eleven days at Sea, and perpetually driven back with contrary winds; at length being necessitated 
s Tho Wals. 105. n. 2●.  to land, they came on shore at 
t Tho Wals. 105. n. 2●.  Glamorgan, and thence repaired 
u Tho Wals. 105. n. 2●.  to the Abbey of Nethe, where, trusting 
x Ibid.  to the promises of the Welsh, they expected security. But fear possessing his spirits, this Hugh privately went 
y Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  to the Castle of Kaerfilli, which he stoutly defended 
z Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  against the Queen's Soldiers till Easter; and then, upon terms of capitulation, for his safety, as to life and limbs, rendered it unto them, and got again to the King. After which, it was not long, ere they were both of them discovered and taken 
a Ibid. 106. , viz. 16 Cal. Decemb. (being the day of S. Edmund the Archbishop) near the Castle of Lantrussan; whence being brought 
b Froissard ut supra.  to Hereford, by Sir Henry Beaumond, Son to the Lord Beaumond, and delivered 
c Ibid. & b.  to the Queen, and her Son, as prisoners; the King was sent 
d Ibid. & b.  to Berkley Castle.  
It is said 
e Ibid. & b.  by some, that this Hugh, in his passage to Hereford, was bound on an Horse with a Tabard over him, such as Traitors and Thiefs use to wear; and, in that manner, carried in scorn, after the Queen's Troops, through all the Towns, with Trumpets and Canairs, till they came thither, where the Queen then kept the Feast of All Saints with much Royalty; great multitudes of people flocking to see him, and making such a horrid noise, by shouting and opprobrious exclamations, that the like was never heard: Others 
f H Knighton, 2546. n 50 & 60.  say, that the more to disgrace him, they put on his Surcoat of Arms reversed, and a Crown of Nettles on his head; and that upon his Vestment, ●ix Verses of that Psalm beginning thus, Quid gloriaris in malitiâ? was written; and that being brought 
g Ibid. 2547.  before William Trussel, Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament, he was charged 
h Ibid. 2547.  upon his arraignment; that in the Parliament held at Westminster, in the fifteenth year of that King, his Father and he being adjudged Traitors and Enemies to the Realm, were banished; and nevertheless, that he returned into the Realm, and plundered two Dromonds, to the value of forty thousand pounds. Moreover, that he had stirred up the King to raise Arms against the Nobles of the Realm; and 
i Ib. 2548.  by the aid of Andrew Harkley, and other Traitors, had caused 
k Ib. 2548.  the good Earl of Hereford to be murdered; as also Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, Kinsman to the King, to be condemned, and murdered at Pontfract Castle; and divers of the Nobles and others, to be put to shameful deaths, viz. Sir Warine de l'Isle, Sir William Touchet, etc.  
It is farther said 
l Froissard, lib. 1 & 2. f. 2 a.  of him, That favouring the King of Scots, he was the occasion that the English were defeated at Strivelin; likewise 
m Froissard, lib. 1 & 2. f. 2 a. , that he had set difference betwixt the King and Queen, whereupon she fled into France, to the King her Brother. Also 
n Ib. f. 3 a. b. , that by bribes and gifts, he caused her to be sent out of France into England; causing 
o Ib. f. 3. a. b.  the Pope to send Letters to the King of France, to command her to quit the Realm; and that thereupon she went 
p Ib. f. 3. a. b.  to William, Earl of Henault, etc. Moreover, that to this charge, he could 
q Ib. f. 5 b.  give no answer. Whereupon he had Judgement 
r Ibid. f. 5 b.  given against him; first to be drawn on an Hurdle, with Trumpets and Trumpets, throughout all the City of Hereford; and then to be brought into the Marketplace, where all the people were assembled, there to be tied on an high Ladder, that every man might see him; and in the same place a great fire to be made, and there his Privy-members to be cut from him, because they reputed him as an Heretic, and so to be burnt before his face; then his heart to be taken out of his body▪ and cast into the fire, because he was a false Traitor of Heart; and that by his Traitorous Council and Extortion, the King had dishonoured His Realm, and brought it to great mischief; for he had caused to be beheaded the greatest Lords of his Realm; and so induced the King, that he would not see the Queen his Wife, nor Edward his eldest Son; and caused them to quit the Realm for fear of their lives; and then his head to be stricken off and sent to London. According to which Sentence he was executed 
s Ibid.  on a Gallows fifty foot high, on 
t Lell. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 86.  S. Andrews Eve, An. 1326. (20 Edw. 2.) And being then quartered, his Limbs were sent 
u Th. Wals. 106. & Ibid. n. 〈◊〉▪  to four several places, and his Head to London-Bridge, being drawn 
x Th. Wals. 106. & Ibid. n. 〈◊〉▪  in a Chariot with his Arms thereon, and that expression 
y Th. Wals. 106. & Ibid. n. 〈◊〉▪  of the Psalmist before recited, written thereon, viz. Quid gloriaris in malitia? etc. unto that Verse, Ego sum Oliva.  
Upon whose Execution this Distich 
z Ibid.  was then made; 
Funis cum lignis, à te miser Ensis & ignis,  
Hugo securis, Equus, abstulit omne decus.   
The Rope, because 
a Ibid.  he was drawn with it; the Wood, because 
b Ibid.  he was hanged thereon; the Sword, because 
c Ibid.  he was beheaded therewith; the Fire, because 
d Ibid.  his Bowels were burnt; the Axe, because 
e Ibid.  he was quartered therewith; and the Horse, because he drew him.  
It is said 
f Lel Itin. Vol. 6. f. 99  that one of his Quarters was buried near the High Altar, by the Lavatory at Tewksbury, and that long 
g Mon. A●●glic Vo● 1. 156 〈◊〉 n. 60.  after, the rest of his Limbs were brought 
h Mon. A●●glic Vo● 1. 156 〈◊〉 n. 60.  thither, and buried 
i Mon. A●●glic Vo● 1. 156 〈◊〉 n. 60.  in that Abbey.  
This Hugh, the younger, had two Sisters, viz. joan and Eleanor, who were Nuns 
k 〈…〉  at Semplingham in Lincolnshire, and had 
l 〈…〉  twenty pounds per annum allowed them, towards their maintenance, by King Edward the Third, out of the Revenues of the County of Lincoln.  
Touching Eleanor his Wife, I find that she was kept prisoner 
m 〈…〉  with her children and family, in the Tower of London▪ until 5 Febr. 2 Edw. 3. Moreover, that she afterwards married 
n 〈…〉  to William lafoy Zouch of Mortimer; and that she departed 
o 〈…〉  this life, 2 Calend. julii, An. 1337. (11 Edw. 3.) then seized 
p 〈…〉  of the Castle of Langley in Worcestershire, and Manor of Bisley in that County; as also of the Manors of Tewksbury, Fairford, Sobiry, and Hamlet of Arche●stoke in Com. Gloc. leaving Hugh 
q 〈…〉  her Son and Heir, at that time twenty nine years of age; as also two other Sons, viz. 
r 〈…〉  Edward and Gilbert; and a Daughter 
s 〈…〉  married to Richard, Earl of Arundel, before he was of ripe years, by constraint; for which cause being afterwards divorced, he married 
t 〈…〉  Eleanor, Daughter to Henry, Earl of Lancaster.  
¶ Which Hugh in 2 Edw. 3. being in prison 
u Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 3.  under the custody of Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, (at that time Justice 
x Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 3.  of Wales,) was removed to 
y Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 3.  the Castle of Bristol, and there still detained.  
But afterwards the Beams of the King's favour beginning to shine upon him, he betook himself to his service in the Wars, being 
z 〈…〉  in that expedition made into Gascoigne, 7 Edw. 3. and in 
a 〈…〉  9 Edw●●. in that of Scotland.  
Upon the death of his Mother, in 11 Edw. 3. doing his homage, he had Livery 
b 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance; and the same year was again 
c 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
d 〈…〉  12 Edw. 3. and behaved himself so well in that service, as, that he obtained a discharge 
e 〈…〉  of all the debts which he then owed, or should owe unto the Exchequer, till Michaelmas after.  
In 13 Edw. 3. being to go to Sea in the King's service; he had two Ships well manned, assigned 
f 〈…〉  unto him, out of the Royal Navy, viz. the S. Marry Cog, and the Cog of Elyne. And in 14 Edw. 3. was 
g 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Flanders.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
h 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland, and of 
i 〈…〉  the Retinue with Henry, Earl of Derby. And in 16 Edw. 3. went again 
k 〈…〉  into Gascoigne with 
l 〈…〉  sixty Men at Arms, himself then a Banneret; and one more Banneret, fourteen Knights, four Esquires on Horseback, and sixty Archers.  
In 17 Edw. 3. (then styled 
m 〈…〉  Lord of Glamorgan) he was sent 
n 〈…〉  in Commission with Henry, Earl of Lancaster, and others, to the Court of Rome, to treat in the presence of the Pope, touching the right which King Edward challenged to the Realm of France. In 18 Ed. 3. he was 
o 〈…〉  again in the Wars of France; so likewise in 
p 〈…〉  19 & 
q 〈…〉  20. Edw. 3 in which year (the King himself being also there in person) he took 
r 〈…〉  the Town of Crotoy, by assault, and slew 
s 〈…〉  four hundred of that Garrison. And in 21 Ed. 3. still continued 
t 〈…〉  in those French Wars.  
This Hugh was summoned 
u 〈…〉  to Parliament, from 12 Edw. 3. till 22 Edw. 3 inclusive. But all that I have farther to say of him, is, That he gave 
x 〈…〉  the Church of Lantrissan to the Monks of Tewksbury; out of which, upon the day of his Anniversary, they had 
y 〈…〉  twenty marks, and thirty marks more for a pittance. And that, having wedded 
z 〈…〉  Elizabeth, the Widow of Giles de Baddlesmere, Daughter 
a 〈…〉  to William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, he departed 
b 〈…〉  this life, 8 Febr. 23 Edw. 3. being then seized 
c 〈…〉  of the Manor of Preston juxta Buckingham, of her Dowry. Moreover, that he died seized 
d 〈…〉  of the Manors of Great Marlowe in Com. Buck. Mapel-Durwell, and Ashleigh, in Com. Southampt. Caversham, Shipton, Boreford, and the Hundred of Chadlington, in Com. Oxon. Of the Castle of Knerth, the Manors of Rathe, Fairford, Tewksbury and the Borough, in Com. Gloc. of the Castle and Town of Nethe, the Castle of Blackminster, and divers other Castles and Manors in Wales; as also, of the Advowson of the Priory of Newenton Longvill, in Com. Buck, and Abbey of Tewksbury.  
Also that besides these, he died seized 
e 〈…〉 , jointly with Elizabeth his Wife, of the Manor of Stanford in Com. Berks. Chetelhampton in Com. Devon. Sherston in Com. Wilts; likewise of the Castle and Manor of Hanley, with the Manor of Moriley in Com. Wigor●. And of her Dowry; of the Manors of Laughton, Heighinton, Drayton, and Rotherfield, in Com. Suff▪ Leaving Edward, Son of his Brother Edward, his next heir, than 
f 〈…〉  twelve years of age; and that he was buried 
g 〈…〉  at Tewksbury, near the High Altar.  
Elizabeth his Wife surviving, who was afterwards married 
h 〈…〉  to Guy de Brien, and had for her Dowry 
i Claus. 23 Ed. 3. p●●. m. 1●.  these Lordships and Lands assigned to her, viz. the Castle, Town, and Manor of Nethe, with the Hamlets of Kilthibebilthe and Britton; as also the whole Territory of Nethe, on each side the Water of Nethe; the Castle, Lordship, and Town of Renefeg, the Territory of Terriarth, the Castle and Manor of Lanblethian, the Castle, Manor, and Town of Talban; the Country of Ruthin, with the Appurtenances; and the manor of Radur, in the Marches of Wales; of the Manor of Tewksbury in Com. Gloc. as also of the Castle and Manor of Hanley, with the Chase of Malverne in Com. Wigorn.  
And departed 
k Esc 33. E. 3. n. 42. Claus. 33 B. ●. m. 19  this life 20 junii, 33 Edw. 3. leaving the before mentioned Edward le Despenser, Son of Edward, Brother of Hugh (her late Husband) her next Heir, than 
l Esc 33 E. 3. n. 42. Claus. 33 B. ●. m. 19  twenty three years of age.  
Of which Edward (who so deceased in the life time of his elder Brother Hugh) the substance of what I have seen, is, That 
m Claus. 8 E. 3. m. 7.  in 8 Edw 3. upon the death of Idonea de Leyburne, he had the Lordships of Esyndon in Com. Roteland; Multon, Yardley,; and Potters-Pi●y, in Com. Northampt. and certain Lands in Morton in Com. Linc. All which, she the said Idonea held for life, and which, by certain Fines formerly levied, were to remain unto him after the death of Hugh his Father. And that 
n Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 66.  by her death, the Manor of Peverelthorp in Com. Nottingh. and third part of the Manor of Stoneley in Com. Derb. did then likewise divolve to him. Moreover, that in 13 Edw. 3. he was 
o Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Flanders, and of the Retinue with Henry de Ferrer. So likewise 
p Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 2.  in 14 Edw. 3. Also, that he married 
q Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 87.  Anne, Daughter of the said Lord Ferrer, by whom he had issue 
r Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 87.  four Sons, viz. Edward, Thomas, Henry, and Gilbert; and that he departed 
s Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 4●.  this life, in 16 Edw. 3. being then seized 
t Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 4●.  of the Manor of Winter●ew in Com. Wilts. and Bauter, with the Hamlet of Oysterfield in Com. Ebor. As also, that he held jointly with her the said Anne, the Manors of Eyworth in Com. Bedf. Buckland in Com. Buck. and Peverelthorp in Com. Nottingh. leaving Edward 
u Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 4●.  his Son and Heir six years of age: Which Edward was committed 
x Pat 23 H. 3 p. 1. m. 7.  to the tuition of Bartholomew de Burghersh, than Lord Chamberlain to the King, who had 
y Pat 23 H. 3 p. 1. m. 7.  the Manor of Caversham (part of his Inheritance) assigned unto him, for his support, during his minority.  
This Edward in 30 Edw. 3. being 
z Rot. Vascon. 30 E. 3. m. 2.  then a Knight, attended 
a Rot. Vascon. 30 E. 3. m. 2.  Prince Edward (commonly called the Black Prince) into France (that being the year wherein the famous Victory 
b Froisard, lib. 1 & ●. f. ●o b.  at Poytiers was obtained by the English, in which he 
c Froisard, lib. 1 & ●. f. ●o b.  was.)  
In 31 Edw. 3. making proof 
d Claus 31 E. 3. m. 22.  of his age, he had Livery 
e Claus 31 E. 3. m. 22.  of his Lands▪ his homage being then respited 
f Claus 31 E. 3. m. 22. , in regard he was 
g Claus 31 E. 3. m. 22.  still in France, by reason of the good service which he performed there the preceding year.  
In 33 Edw. 3. he was again 
h Rot. Fran. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6. Froisard, f. 100 a. Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m. 17.  in those Wars; so likewise in 
i Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m 4.  34 Edw. 3. and 
k Rot. Franc. 35 Ed. 3 m 5. & m. 16.  35 Edw. 3. As also in 
l Rot Fran. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  42 Edw. 3 being then 
m Rot Fran. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  of the Retinue with Lionel, Duke of Clarence; where he continued 
n Rot. Franc. 43 〈◊〉 a. n. 3.  the following year, as also in 
o Rot. Franc. 45 Ed. 3. m 14.  45 Edw. 3.  
In 47 Ed. 3. the Duke of Lancaster, making 
p Frai●ord, 190 b.  an expedition into France, this Edward Lord Spenser commanded 
Ibid.  the Rear of his Army; at which time, he had great loss 
Ibid.  at Rabymont. The same year he was 
Rot. Alem. 7 E. 3. m. 11.  also in Flanders.  
In 48 Edw. 3. he was again 
Rot. Franc. 8 E. 3. m. 8.  in the Wars of France.  
In 49 Edw. 3. he was 
Th. Wals. in a. 1375. p 284. n. 40.  with Edmund, Earl of Cambridge, and divers other of the English Nobles in Britanny, in the service 
Th. Wals. in a. 1375. p 284. n. 40.  of the Duke (viz. john de Montfort) where they had great success 
Th. Wals. in a. 1375. p 284. n. 40.  in taking several places.  
After which, by his Testament 
y Sudbury, f. 9 b.  bearing date at Lanblethian, upon the sixth of November, the same year; he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of Tewksbury, near his Ancestors, on the South part; and gave to Elizabeth his Wife, his great Bed of Camaka-blu, with Griffons; as also another Bed of Camaka, striped with white and black, and all the furniture belonging thereto. Moreover, to the Abbot and Covent of that House of Tewksbury, he gave a whole suit of his best Vestments, as also two gilt Chalices, and a Hanap gilded; likewise the Ewer wherein to put the Body of Christ, on Corpus Christi day, which was given him by the King of Fran●●.  
This Edward was summoned 
z Claus. de iisdem an●. in dorso  to Parliament from 31 to 39 Edw. 3. inclusive, and departed 
a MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. Esc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  this life, in his Castle of Kaerdiff, upon 
b MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. Esc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  Martinmass day, 49 Edw. 3. (a great Baron and a good Knight, quoth 
c MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. Esc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  Froissard) and was buried 
d MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. Esc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  at Tewksbury, before the door of the Vestry, near the Choir; for whom his Wife built 
e MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. 1 sc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  for a Tomb, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity; being then seized 
f MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. scant. K. 84. 138 a. Esc. 49 E. 3. 〈◊〉. 46. Froisard, 197 a. Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. p. 88  of the Manor of Knibworth in Com. Ebor. Winterton in Com. Warr. Yelvertoft in Com. Northampt. Peverelthorp in Com. Notting. Bockland and Great Marlowe in Com. Buck. Carleton, Middleton, Clopton, Welneton- Parva, Blaxsale, Swinland, Witonesham, Cokefield, and Fenhale, in Com. Suff. Rotherfield in Com. Suss. Chetilhampton in Com. Devon. Sherston in Com. Wilts. Stanford in Com. Berks. Ashele in Com. Southampt. Boreford, Shupton, Caversham, and the Hundred of Chadelington, in Comitat. Oxon. Upton upon Severn, 〈◊〉, and Hanley, in Com. Wigorn. The Manor and Borough of Tewksbury; as also of the Manors of Fairford and Sobbury in Com. Gloc. The Castle of Ewyas in Com. Heref. The Manors of Costineston and Cogan, in the Marches of Wales; the Lordships of Glamorgan and Morganok, the Castle of Kaerdiff; the Manors of Rooche, Bonyarton, Whitchurch, the Castle of Keirfilley; the Castle of Lantrissan; the Manors of Cloun, Glincotheny, Cumbrehenok; the Castle of La●blethian; the Manor of Talman; and the Castle and Manor of Nethe; leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, than 
g Esc. 49 E. 3. ut supra.  two years of age, and four 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 157 b. n 50.  Daughters, viz. 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f 87.  Cicely, who died young; Elizabeth first married to john Arundel, and afterwards to the Lord Zouch; Anne to Hugh Hastings, and after to Thomas Morley; and Margaret to Robert Ferrer.  
Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
k 〈…〉  of Bartholomew de Burghersh, surviving him, who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
l 〈…〉  of the Castle and Town of Keirfilly, the Territory of Se●gh, above and below Cangh, in the Marches of Wales; the Hamlet of Rothery and Enysnaylglen; the Manors of Whitchurch, Talban, and Town of Coubrugge; the Castle and Manor of Lanblethian, and Territory of Ruthin, all in the Marches of Wales; the Borough of Tewksbury, and Manor of Fairford, in Com. Gloc. The Foreign Court of Bristol; the Castle and Manor of Hanley, and Manor of Bischley, in Com. Wigorn. the Manor of Stanford in Comit. Berks, The Manor of Yelvertoft in Com. Northampt. and Hundred of Chadelington in Com. Oxon.  
Which Elizabeth, by her Testament 
m Arundel, Vol. 2. f. 10▪ b.  bearing date 4 julii, An. 1409. (10 Hen. 4.) wherein she styles herself Elizabeth de Burghersh, Dame le Despenser, bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of our Lady at Tewksbury, betwixt Edward Lord Despenser (her Husband) and Thomas le Despenser her Son: Appointing her interment to be within three days after her decease; and that a black Cloth, with a white Cross, should be laid over her Corpse, with five 〈◊〉 about it, and no more, during the office of Burial: Likewise, that a Stone of Marble should be placed over her Grave, with her Portraiture thereon. She also appointed, that seven of the most honest Priests that could be found, should sing for her by the space of one whole year, next after her death; and each of them for so doing, to receive five pounds. Moreover she willed, that a thousand Masses should be sung for her.  
To the Lady Morley, her Daughter, she bequeathed her best Chalice; to the Lady Margaret Ferrer, her Daughter, two Chargeons, and twelve Dishes of Silver; to her Daughter Philippe, a Bed of red Worsted, with all the furniture appertaining thereto; and to Elizabeth (her Granddaughter) Daughter to the before specified Margaret, two other Chargeons, twelve Dishes, and six Saucers of Silver. Which Testament was proved upon the tenth of August, than next ensuing.  
But I return to Thomas whose Wardship was, in 1 Rich. 2. granted 
n 〈…〉  to Edmund, Earl of Cambridge, the King's Uncle, to the end 
o 〈…〉  he should marry his Daughter.  
This Thomas (commonly called 
p 〈…〉  Thomas Lord Despenser of Glamorgan and Morganok) was 
q 〈…〉  in that expedition of Ireland, in 18 Rich. 2. But in 20 Rich. 2. with 
r 〈…〉  divers other great Lords (viz. Edward, Earl of Rutland, Thomas Mowbray, Earl of Nottingham, etc.) he was arrested 
s 〈…〉  at Nottingham, by the King's command, and charged 
t 〈…〉  with High Treason, certain persons being suborned, 
u 〈…〉 , who were to prosecute them, in the ensuing Parliament. Howbeit, the next year following, the Scene was changed; for this Thomas (amongst others, then advanced 
x 〈…〉  to great titles of Honour) was created 
y 〈…〉  Earl of Gloucester, by reason of his descent from Gilbert de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester, viz. 
z 〈…〉  Son of Edward, Son of Edward, Son of Hugh, who in 15 Edw. 2. was adjudged to be disherited and banished the Realm for ever) by Eleanor, one of the Sisters and Coheirs of the said Gilbert; and exhibiting his Petition 
a 〈…〉  in the same Parliament, for revocation of the Judgement of Exile against his great Grandfather, Hugh le Despenser, had it granted. 
b 〈…〉   
In which Petition it appears, 
c 〈…〉  that the said Hugh was then possessed of no less than fifty nine Lordships in sundry Counties, twenty eight thousand Sheep, one thousand Oxen and Steers, one thousand and two hundred Kine, with their Calves; forty Mares, with their Colts of two years; one hundred and sixty Draught-Horses; two thousand Hogs; three thousand Bullocks; forty Tuns of Wine; six hundred Bacons; fourscore Carcases of Martinmass Beef; six hundred Muttons in his Larder; ten Tuns of Cider; Armour, Plate, Jewels, and ready Money, better than ten thousand pounds; thirty six Sacks of Wool, and a Library of Books.  
This Earl took to Wife 
d 〈…〉  Constance, the Daughter of Edmund of Langley, Duke of York; and upon his Creation of Earl, obtained a Grant 
e 〈…〉  from the King, to himself and her, and to the Heirs-male of his own Body, of the Castle and Manor of Elmley, the Manors of Wickwane Grafton● Flenorth, Albodely, Seintley, Magna Cumberton, and Elmley Lovet (then in the Crown, by reason of a Judgement in Parliament against Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.) And in 22 Rich. 2. attended 
f Pat. 22 R. 2. p. ●. m 37.  the King into Ireland. But the next year following, though he was one 
g 〈…〉  of the chief of those Peers, who formally acted in the deposition of that unfortunate Prince, King Richard the Second; yet was he soon after degraded 
h 〈…〉  from his Honour, by that Parliament held in the first year of King Henry the Fourth (which was the very next ensuing year) as all those other were 
i 〈…〉 , who were the prosecutors of that worthy person Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, after he had been so barbarously murdered at Calais, as in due place shall be showed; and sentenced 
k 〈…〉  to lose all such Castles, Lordships, and Lands, as he had of those, whom he accused, upon the day that the Duke of Gloucester was arrested, or afterwards. And, that all his other Castles, Manors, and Lands; which he then, or since, held of the King, should be at the King's mercy: Moreover, that 
m 〈…〉  all Letters Patents of those Lordships, etc. should be surrendered and canceled; and that he should thenceforth give no Liveries, or Cognisances, nor have any Retainers, excepting his domestic servants: As also, that if ever 
n 〈…〉  he should go about to give assistance to the deposed King, to be then prosecuted as a Traitor.  
Of what he was afterwards guilty, doth not directly appear; but it seems 
o 〈…〉  to have been an adherent with the Earls of Kent, Salisbury, and Huntingdon, who designed 
p 〈…〉  the surprisal of King Henry the Fourth at Windsor. For before the end of the first year of that Kings Reign▪ being conscious 
p 〈…〉  of his danger, he resolved 
r 〈…〉  to flee, but was taken 
s 〈…〉  at Bristol, before he could effect his purpose, and by the Vote 
t 〈…〉  of the Commons, being condemned to die, was carried 
u 〈…〉  into the Marketplace, and there beheaded, 
x 〈…〉 , by 
y 〈…〉  the rabble, upon 
z 〈…〉  the third day after S. Hillary, ten years before his Mother's death.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year (by the name 
a 〈…〉  of Thomas, late Lord Spenser, in regard 
b 〈…〉  before his death, he had been degraded from the title of Earl of Gloucester) he was, together 
c 〈…〉  with Thomas Holland, late Earl of Kent, john Holland, late Earl of Huntingdon, and john Montague, late Earl of Salisbury, (all formerly beheaded) adjudged 
d 〈…〉  a Traitor; and to forfeit all the Lands which he had in Fee, upon the fifth day of january, 1 Hen. 4. as also all his Goods and Chattles.  
Being thus put to death at Bristol, his Body was buried 
e Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 157 b. n. 60.  in the midst of the Choir at Tewksbury, under ● Lamp, which burned before the Host.  
Upon the death of this Thomas in 1 Hen. 4. a Commission 
f Rot. Fin▪ 1 H. 4. m. 18  was issued to Sir William Beauchamp Knight, Sir john Chandos Knight, and john ap Herry, to inquire what Castles, Lordships, Lands, etc. within the Territories of Glamorgan and Morganoc, he was possessed of, which by reason of his forfeiture came to the Crown. Whereupon Constance, his Widow, obtained a Grant 
g Pat. 1 H ●. p. 5. m. 4.  from the King for life, of the Manors of Caversham, Burford, and Shipton, in Com. Oxon. Sobbury, and the Borough of Cheping-Sobbury in Com. Gloc. Great Marlowe in Com. Buck. Peverelthorpe in Com. Nottingh. Bautry in Com. Ebor. Winterton in Com. Warr. The Castle and Town of Lantrussan, with the Lordships of Meskin, Glincotheny, C●onne, with the Hamlets of Combrehenok, Pentiegh, and Rathur; the Castle and Town of Kenfegg, with the Lordship of Tiriarth; the Manor of Bonyarton, with the Appurtenances; and certain Lands and Tenements in Griffithesmore.  
All which being afterwards seized 
h Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m. 21.  again into the King's hands, were restored 
i Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m. 21.  to her in 7 Hen. 4. and enjoyed till her death. Which happened 
k Esc. 4 H. 5. n 52.  on Saturday next before the Feast of S. Andrew, 4 Hen. 5.  
By this Constance he left issue 
l Ibid 158 ●.  one Son, called Richard, and two Daughters, Elizabeth and Isabel; the Wardship and Marriage of which Richard, was granted 
m Pat. 4 H. 4. p. ●. m. 21.  to Edward, Duke of York, in 4 Hen. 4.  
This Richard 
Richard.  married 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158 a. ut supra.  Elizabeth, the eldest Daughter of Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland; but died 
o Ibid.  at Merton (within seven miles of London) upon the seventh day of October, An. 1414. being then but fourteen years of age, without issue, and was buried 
p Ibid.  at Tewksbury, on the left side of his Father: After which, Elizabeth his Widow, became the Wife of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland.  
Of these Daughters, Elizabeth died 
q Ibid. n. 10.  in her childhood, at Kaerdiff; and was buried 
r Ibid. n. 10.  in the Church of our Lady there. But Isabel, who was born 
s Ibid. n. 10.  at Kaerdiff, upon the day of S. Anne, An. 1400. (1 Hen. 4.) in the seventh Month after her Father's death, was first married 
t Claus. 2 H 5. m. 5.  to ●ichard Beauchamp, Lord Bergavenny, and afterwards Earl of Worcester. Which Richard, doing his fealty in 2 Hen. 5. had Livery 
u Claus. 2 H 5. m. 5.  of all those Lordships and Lands, as upon the death of her Brother, descended to her; and in 
x Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 8.  4 Hen. 5. upon 
y Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 8.  the death of Constance, her Mother, had the like Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 8.  of what she held in Dower.  
But this Richard, Earl of Worcester, departing this life before her, she afterwards, by a special Dispensation 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158b.  from the Pope, took to Husband 
b Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 158b.  Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, as I have elsewhere more fully observed.  
¶ Of this Family was also (as I guess) that Philip Despenser; 
Philip.  who, in 1 Rich 2. accompanied 
c Rot. ●ranc. 1 R. 2. p 2. m. 4.  john, Duke of Lancaster, in his expedition into Britanny. And in 4 Rich. 2. attended ᵈ Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, into France, being then Constable 
e 〈◊〉, 237 a.  of the Host. In 14 Rich. 2. he had Licence 
f Pat. 14 R 2. p 2. m. ●3.  to travel into Prussia, with fifty persons of his retinue, and their necessaries. This Philip married 
g Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 29.  Elizabeth the youngest of the three Daughters and Heirs, of Sir Robert Tibetot Knight, and having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 11 Ric. 2. to 2 Hen. 4. inclusive; departed 
i Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 31.  this life in 2 Hen. 6. leaving issue Margery 
k Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 31.  his Daughter and Heir, Wife 
l Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 31.  of Roger Wentworth, Esquire.   

Mauduit.  
AT the time of the Conqueror's General Survey of this Realm, 
William 1.  William Malduith had 
a Domesd lib. in eodem Comitat.  seven Lordships in Hantshire, and being afterwards Chamberlain 
b Ca●●ular. Warw. Comit. penès Dudl. Baronem. North. f. 18. a.  to King Henry the first, obtained a Grant 
c Ca●●ular. Warw. Comit. penès Dudl. Baronem. North. f. 18. a.  from him of all the Lands whereof Michael de Hanslape died seized; the Inheritance whereof the said Michael had in his life-time yielded to that King, with Maud his Daughter; who thereupon gave 
d Ca●●ular. Warw. Comit. penès Dudl. Baronem. North. f. 18. a.  her in Marriage, with all those Lands, unto this William.  
Which William had issue by her two Sons, 
Robert 2.  viz. 
e Ibid. f. 18. b.  Robert and William. Of these, Robert succeeding in the inheritance of his Lands, enjoyed 
f Ibid.  also the Office of Chamberlain, but died 
g Ibid.  about the beginning of King Stephen's time, leaving issue a Daughter 
h Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ha●●●.  for whose Wardship and exercise of that Office, the Sheriff of Hantshire, in 5 Steph. accounted 
i Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ha●●●.  a thousand marks unto the Exchequer. What became of this Daughter, I find not; but the Office of Chamberlain, Henry Duke of Normandy (afterwards King, by the name of Henry the second) bestowed 
k 〈…〉  on William, 
William 2.  Brother to that Robert; and likewise all the Lands belonging thereto, as well in Normandy, as in England; and in particular the Castle and Honour of Porcestre, with all the Lands of Michael de Hanslape, in as ample manner as King Henry the first gave them to his Father; as also 
l Ca●●ular. Warw. Comitum, ut supra.  Bergedone (now called Berwedon, in Com. Ruti.) with the whole Soak, which Queen Maude gave to the before-specified Maude; and which Maude the Empress restored to the same William.  
Farthermore, this William had by the Grant 
m Ca●●ular. Warw. Comitum, ut supra.  of that Duke, the Chamberlainship of his Treasury (id est, of his Exchequer) with Livery, and all other its appurtenances; viz. the Castle of Porchestre, and all the Lands to the said Chamberlainship and Castle appertaining, both in England, and Normandy, in as full a manner, as William his Father, and Robert his Brother ever held them.  
Moreover, in consideration 
n 〈…〉  of his good service, he had Haverberge, and Bugedone, with the whole Soak, then given 
o 〈…〉  unto him; as also the Constablery of Richege, in Fee; with an hundred pounds per annum Lands, of such of the Dukes own Demesne, as he should first happen to be possessed of.  
And after Henry, had by the death of King Stephen obtained the Crown, he confirmed 
p 〈…〉  to this William, the whole Barony, whereof his Father died seized, as well in England as Normandy; viz. Hanslape (in Com. Buck.) with its apurtenances; Bergedone, with the Hundred (in Com. Rotl.) and Manetone (in Com. ...) with all other the Lands, which he had formerly given to his Father at Nottingham: as also Sca●dene, and Herlege, with their appurtenances; with the Land at Rouen, and all other Lands and Tenors in Normandy.  
Being therefore possessed of this inheritance; upon the assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, in 12 Hen. 2. he certified 
q Lib. Rub. in Scac sub. tit. Buckingh.  his Knight's Fees de Veteri & Novo Feoffamento, to be in number four and an half; for all which in 14 H. 2. he paid sixty shillings; viz. twenty three shillings and four pence, for his Fees de Veteri Feoffamento, and for those de Novo thirty six shillings and eight pence.  
And after this, ere long; viz. in 26 Hen. 2. was made Sheriff 
r Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 2. Rotel.  of Rutland; in which Office he continued 
s Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann Rotel.  to the thirty third of Henry the second: as also three parts of the thirty fourth year. So likewise 
t Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann Rotel.  in 1 and 2 Ric. 1. And in 6 R. 1. was 
u Rot. Pip. 6 R. 2. Wilts.  in that expedition then made into Normandy.  
When he died I find not; 
Robert 2.  but to him succeeded Robert; who took part with the rebellious Barons in King john's time, as it seems: for it appears, that in 1 H. 3. the K. granted 
x Claus. 1 Hen 3. m. 19 Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 11.  his whole Honour (id est, the Barony) of Hanslape, with its appurtenances, unto Henry de Braboef, for his support in his service, 
y M. Westm▪ in ann. 12●2.  during pleasure. But before the sixth of Henry the third, this Robert died (whereupon Isabel his Widow, one of the Heirs 
z Rot. Pip. 7 Hen. ●. ●erks.  to Thurstan Basset, gave 
a Rot. Pip. 7 Hen. ●. ●erks.  twenty marks for her purparty of her Father's Lands) leaving William 
William 3.  his Son 
b Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. m. 3.  and Heir; who, before the end of that year, giving security 
c Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. m. 3.  for the payment of his relief; viz. an hundred pounds, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands.  
This William in 17 joh. was constituted Governor 
e Pat. 17 Joh. m 22.  of Rokingham Castle, but the same year, taking 
f M. Paris▪ 254. l. 7.  part with the rebellious Barons, he made a Garrison of his House at Hanslape, as it seems: for it is said 
g Ibid. 175. l. 14.  that the next ensuing year, Falcase de Breant (who was then a bold Soldier, and one that stood stoutly to the King) took it and demolished it, upon the fourth Cal. of December. Which hardening him in his rebellious actings, he was, amongst others of that party, Excommunicated 
h Ibid. 2●●. l. 51.  by the Pope. Nor did the death of King john (which happened the same year) alloy the heat of his turbulent disposition; for it is apparent, that he still persisted therein; and being in Arms against King Henry the third, in the Battle of Lincoln, (1 Hen. 3. the whole power of that rebellious party being then utterly vanquished) he was there taken 
i Ibid. 296. l. 47.  Prisoner. But after this, returning to his due obedience, he enjoyed his estate: and in 7 Hen. 3. making a Park 
k Claus. 7 Hen 3. m. 25.  at his Manor of Hanslape, had 
l Claus. 7 Hen 3. m. 25.  out of Salcey Forest, of the King's gift, five Does for the storing thereof. In 10 Hen. 3. doing his Homage 
m Rot. Fin. 10 Hen. 3. m. 9  for those Lands which descended to him, by the death of Isabel Basset his Mother, he had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 10 Hen. 3. m. 9  of them: and in 17 H. 3. obliging 
o Claus 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  himself, by a special Writing, to serve the King faithfully all the days of his life; and never to oppose him or his Heirs; for the better securing of that promise, he delivered 
p Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 8.  up William his Son, in Hostage. Whereupon the King, soon after, so far trusted him, that he restored 
q Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 8.  back, that Hostage, the next ensuing year.  
After which ere long. viz. in 26 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
r Rot. 〈◊〉. & Claus. 26 H. 3. in dorso m 3.  (amongst divers other eminent men of that time) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his Expedition into France.  
But in 41 H. 3. he departed 
s Esc. 41 Hen. 3. n. 21.  this life; being then seized 
t Esc. 41 Hen. 3. n. 21.  of the Manor of Hanslape, in Com. Buck. as also of the Manor of Bermedon, and Hundred of Wrangedyke, with certain Lands of thirty pounds per annum value, lying in Cottesmore, and Gretham, all in Com. Rutl. and likewise of four Carucates of Land in Hartlegh, in Com. Southampt. leaving issue, by Aliie his Wife, Daughter of Waleran Earl of Warwick, William his Son and Heir, at that time thirty six years of ages. Which William in 41 H. 3. had so much favour from the King, in payament 
o Rot. Fin. 41 Hen. 3. m. 6.  of a debt of two hundred marks, due from him; as well for his Relief, as for the Serganty he held (viz. 
p Rot. Fin. 41 Hen. 3. m 6.  an hundred pounds for his Relief for his Barony, and fifty marks for his Sergeanty) as that it was accepted 
q Rot Fin. 41 Hen. 3. m 6.  of fifty marks per annum. The next year following; this William had summons 
r Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 11.  to attend the K. at Chester, well accoutered with Horse and Arms, to oppose the Incursions of the Welsh: and in 47 H. 3. doing his Homage, 
s 〈…〉  and paying an hundred pounds for his Relief, 
t 〈…〉  as Son and Heir to Alice, the Daughter of Waleran E. of Warwick, had Livery 
u 〈…〉  of all the Lands belonging to that Earldom, whereof john de Plessets E. of Warwick died seized, and which by Hereditary right were descended to him; viz. the Castle and Honour of Warwick, and all the Manors and Lands thereto belonging. Whereupon, by the title 
* Claus. 47 Hen. 3. in dorso, m. 7.  of Earl of Warwick, he had the same year summons 
y Claus. 47 Hen. 3. in dorso, m. 7.  to attend the King at Worcester, on the Feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms; thence to march into Wales, against Leweline ap Gry●●in; at that time in Hostility. And the next year following, had the like summons 
z Claus. 48 Hen. 3. in dorso, in 〈◊〉. , to repair unto the King at Oxford, in Mid-lent; for the same respect: but so great was the strength, that the rebellious Barons had then got together; that the King grew necessitated to let his Welsh intended Expedition alone, and march 
a 〈…〉  to Northampton; and (in all probability) sent away this Earl, to make sure his Castle at Warwick, being a place very considerable, both for its strength and situation; and the rather, in regard that the Rebels were at that time possessed of Kenilworth Castle: but such was his unhappiness, that for want of diligent Guards, they issued out of Kenilworth, under the Command of john Giffard, Governor of that Castle; and surprising 
d 〈…〉  this at Warwick, flew 
e 〈…〉  divers of this Earls men, and carried 
f 〈…〉  him with his Lady Prisoners to Kenilworth: out of which place, before he could be delivered, they forced him to pay 
g 〈…〉  nineteen hundred marks for his Ransom, 
h 〈…〉  and threw down all the Walls of Warwick 〈◊〉.  
After which unhappy accident, I find no more of him, then that he married 
i 〈…〉  Alice the Daughter of Gilbert de Segrave, and died 
k 〈…〉  without issue 8 jan. Ann. 1267. (52 Hen. 3.) as also, that his Heart was buried 
l 〈…〉  in the Monastery of Nuns at catesby in Northamptonshire, and his body at 
m 〈…〉  Westminster. Whereupon William de Beauchamp (of Elmeley Castle, in Comitat. Wigorn.) Son 
n 〈…〉  to Isabel his Sister, succeeded 
o 〈…〉  him in the inheritance of this Earldom, as also in other his Honours and Estate, as his next Heir; who was 
p 〈…〉  at that time thirty years of age.  
¶ Of this family also, I presume, was Thomas 
Thomas.  Maud●it, who, in King john's time possessed 
q Testa de Nevil sub ti●. Salop. & Staff.  the Castle of 〈◊〉, in Com. Salop. having then the reputation of a Baron. Which Castle in 18 joh. by reason he was in Arms with the rebellious Lords, being seized 
s Claus. 〈◊〉 Joh. m. ●▪  into the King's hands, was given to Hugh de Martimer, for the present; but returning to obedience, he had afterwards restitution thereof; and in 7 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
u Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 10.  for a Market there every week upon the Thursday, until the King should be of age: and in 26 Hen. 3. gave 
x Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 3. Wiltes.  an hundred and twenty marks Fine, besides his Scutage, that he might not attend the King into Normandy.  
So likewise was Robert Mauduit 
Robert.  Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Wilt●●.  of Wiltshire, from 26 H. 2. till 31 of that Kings reign inclusive; as also 
z Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Wilt●●.  in 33 Hen. 2. for the one half of that year. Which Robert, in 11 joh. gave 
a Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Oxon.  to the King a sine of twenty marks for his part of the Lands of Robert Giffard of 
b Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Wiltes. Claus 4 Hen. 3. m. 2.  Funtell, in that County. But all that I have farther seen of him is, that in 17 joh. he was Governor 
c Pat. 17 Joh. m. 13.  of Dadington Castle, in Com. Oxon.  
¶ I come now to john Mauduit 
john.  (a branch likewise of this Family) Cousin 
d Claus. 11 ●. 2. m. 7.  and Heir of another john. This john, 
john.  in 8 Edw. 2. had Summons 
e Rot. Scoc 8 Edw. 2. in dorso, m. 9 , amongst other of the great men of that age, to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast day of the Blessed Virgin, thence to march against the Scots. And in 13 Edw. 2. was again in the Wars of Scotland.  
But after this; viz. the next ensuing year, he was 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 381.  one of those who took part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in that Insurrection by him then made (for which that Earl suffered death) and was imprisoned 
† Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 381.  for that offence. Moreover, in 3 Edw. 3. he was constituted Sheriff 
g Rot. Fin. 3 ●. 3 m. 3.  of Wiltshire, and Governor 
h Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3 m. 3.  of the Castle of Old-Sarum. So likewise 
i Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 14.  in 6, 12 
k Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. m. 33.  and 
l Rot. Fin. 16 E 3. m 9  16 Edw. 3. In which last year he had Summons 
m Claus de ●odem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. And in 19 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
n Cart. 19 ●. 3. n. ●.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesne Lands at Farnehull, Somerford- Maduit, Funtel, and Wytele, in Com. Wiltes, as also at Stanlake, and Broughton, in Com. Oxon.  
But departed 
o Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 40.  this life, in 21 Edw. 3. being then seized 
p Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 40.  of the Manor of Somerford- Mauduit, in Com. Wiltes. (where his residence was) with the Advowson of the Church, as also of the Manor of Whittele, and Advouson of the Church, in the same County: and likewise, jointly with Agnes his Wife, of the Manor of Broughton, in Com. Oxon. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir, at that time fifteen years of age: of whom I have not found what became; but there was another john Mauduit, 
john.  who had his residence 
q 〈…〉  at Wermenstre, in Com. Wiltes. Which john died 
r 〈…〉  1 Apr. 38 E. 3. being then seized 
s 〈…〉  of the Manor of Wermenstre before-specified: Likewise of the Manor of Buckworth, in Comit. Hunt. as also of the Manors of East-Morden, Wodeton, Lodres, from- Whitfield, Phelpeston, Lichet- Matravers, Up-Wimburne, and Langton in Purbeck, in Com. Dors. and moreover, of the Manors of Kings-Stanlegh, Wodechester, Stonhouse, Shardington, Rokhampton, Stoke- Giffard, and Walls, in Com. Glouc. leaving Maud the Daughter of his Son Thomas (who died in his life-time) his next Heir, at that time nine years of age.   

Gant.  
GIlbert de Gant, 
Gilbert.  being Son 
a 〈…〉  to Baldwin Earl of Flanders, and Nephew 
b 〈…〉  to William Duke of Normandy (Maud Wife to the same Duke being Sister to that Baldwin) came 
c 〈…〉  into England with him; and assisting in that signal Conquest, had the Lands of one Tour a Dane, then given 
d 〈…〉  him: As also much more I presume; for at the time of the general Survey, it appeareth 
e Domesd. lib. in iisdem▪ Com●●●tibus.  that he was possessed of one Lordship in Berkshire, two in Oxfordshire, three in Yorkshire, six in Cambridgeshire, two in Buckinghamshire, one in Huntendonshire, five in Northamptonshire, one in Rutland, one in Leicestershire, one in Warwickshire, eighteen in Notinghamshire, and an hundred and thirteen in Lincolnshire; of which Folkingham was one, where he seated himself; that being the head of his Barony.  
This Gilbert de Gant had the hap to be at 
f Sim. Dunelm. 198. n ●0.  York, in the year 1069. (3 Will. Conq.) when the Danes with a mighty power, having entered the mouth of Humber, and advanced to that City (on the behalf of Edgar Etheling) made a lamentable 
g Sim. Dunelm. 198. n ●0.  destruction by Fire and Sword, there being more than three thousand of the Normans then 
h Sim. Dunelm. 198. n ●0.  slain; but was one of those few who escaped 
i Sim. Dunelm. 198. n ●0.  with life.  
He was the pious restorer of 
k Mo. Angl. Vol. 1. 142. a. n 10. & 40.  Bardney Abbey in Lincolnshire, utterly destroyed 
l Mo. Angl. Vol. 1. 142. a. n 10. & 40.  by Inguar and Hubba the Pagan-Danes, many years before; Which he rebuilt 
m Mo. Angl. Vol. 1. 142. a. n 10. & 40. , and amply endowed 
n Mo. Angl. Vol. 1. 142. a. n 10. & 40.  with Lands and Tithes. Moreover, he gave 
o Ibid 387. b. n. 50. & 390. b. n. 10.  to the Abbey of St. Mary's at York, ten Bovates of Land lying in Ferriby, five 
p Mon. Ang●. Vol. 2. 533. b. n. 20.  Bovates also in U●ncle to the Knight's Templars; and nine in 
q Ibid. 536. b. n. 20.  Scamton: and married 
r Mon. Ang▪ 833. b. n. 50. W. Geme● 289. ●.  Alice, Daughter to Hugh de Montfort (a great Baron in that age) by whom he left issue 
s Mon. Angl. ut supra.  two Sons, Walter and Robert; with Emme a Daughter, married 
* Ex Coll. R. Gl S. Lel. Coll. Vol 1. p. 38.  to Alan Lord Perci: And departing 
t Mon. Ang. ut supra.  this life in the time of King William Rufus, had sepulture 
u Mon. Ang. ut supra.  at Bardney.  
¶ To him succeeded in that Barony, Walter 
Walter.  his Son and Heir, a person of 
* A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  great Humanity and Piety: who when he was 
x A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  an aged man, and near his death, Commanded 
y A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  a brave Regiment of Flemings and Normans, in that famous Battle against the Scots, near North-Alverton, in Yorkshire, commonly called Bellum Standardi (of which I have spoke under the title of Albemarle and Holderness) where, by 
z A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  his eloquent speech, and prudent conduct, the whole Army received 
a A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  such encouragement, as that the Scots were 
b A●lredus Ri●val. 337. n. 30. Sim. Dunelm. 262. n. 20. Ric. Prior Hagustald 232. b. n. 20.  utterly vanquished.  
This Walter added more 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 847. b. n. 50. & 848. a. b.  Buildings to that Abbey of Bardney (which his Father had so restored) and farther 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 847. b. n. 50. & 848. a. b.  endowed it with Lands and Tithes.  
He likewise founded 
e Ibid. 161. b. 162. b. n. 40. & 50.  the Priory of Bridlington, in Yorkshire, and gave 
f Ibid. 161. b. 162. b. n. 40. & 50.  unto it large possessions. And taking to Wife 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 833. n. 50.  Maud Daughter of Stephen Earl of Britanny (and Richmund) had 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 833. n. 50.  with her all Swalledale, in Frankmarriage; and departing 
* Lel Coll. Vol. 2. p. 3●4.  this life in 4 Steph. left issue 
i Mon. Angl. ut supra.  Gilbert, 
k Mon. Angl. ut supra.  Robert, and 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 165 ●. 〈◊〉.  Geffrey.  
¶ Which Gilbert, 
Gilbert. ●.  in 
m An. 1142. (6 Steph) Si●. Dunelm. 269. n. 40.  his youth being with 
n An. 1142. (6 Steph) Sim. Dunelm. 269. n. 40.  King Stephen in that fatal Battle of Lincoln, Ann. 1142. (6 Steph.) was with him taken Prisoner 
o An. 1142. (6 Steph) Sim. Dunelm. 269. n. 40.  and thereupon compelled 
p An. 1142. (6 Steph) Sim. Dunelm. 269. n. 40.  by Ranulfe Earl of Chester, to marry his Niece, viz. Rohais 
q An. 1142. (6 Steph) Sim. Dunelm. 269. n. 40.  (or as some 
r ...  call her Hawise) Daughter and Heir to William de Romare Earl of Lincoln, Whereby he had the title of 
s Mon Angl. Vol. 1. 833. b. n. 50.  Earl of Lincoln▪ in her right.  
After which, he founded 
t Ibid. 848. n. 10.  the Abbey of Rufford in Nottinghamshire: scil. in Ann 1148. (13 Steph.) And in recompense 
u Ibid. 656. b. n. 50.  of that damage occasioned to the Monks of Pomfret, by reaof the War, which he had with Henry de Lascy; he gave 
* Ibid. 656. b. n. 50.  unto them the benefit of his Ferry, at South-Ferriby; as also three Ox-gangs and an half of Land, with fourteen Houses in that Town; Whereupon he was received 
x Ibid. 656. b. n. 50.  into their Fraternity, and made partaker of all their benefits.  
He likewise, at the request 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 90.  of Pope Eugenius, and Bernard Abbot of Clarevaulx, gave 
y Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 831. b. n. 50. & 60.  to the Monks of Biham in Lincolnshire, all that his Land called Bra●thuait, lying in the Territory of Edenham, whereunto those Monks translating their Abbey, thenceforth calling it Vallis Dei, or Uaudey: as also divers other Lands and Woods, near adjoining. Moreover, he gave 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 791. ●. l. 7.  those three Carucates of Land, whereon the Priory of Sempringham in Lincolnshire was Founded, by that devout man St. Gilbert: and was a liberal Benefactor 
z Ibid. 849. ●. n. 40.  to the Abbey of Bardney beforementioned.  
Likewise, considering 
a Ibid. 165. a. n. 10. ● 20.  with himself, that in his tender years he had been educated in the Priory of Bridlington (which was of his Father's Foundation) by a special Charter, he gave 
b Ibid. 165. a. n. 10. ● 20.  his body to sepulture there: expressing 
c Ibid. 165. a. n. 10. ● 20.  thereby; that when ever it should please God to move his Heart, so as to quit the vanities of this World, and to retire to a Religious course of life, his purpose was to take the habit of a Canon-regular, in that Monastery wherein he had been Baptised, and brought up from his infancy. And died 
d Sigebe●● Gemlac. MS. in bibls. D●●ves. 173. b.  in Ann. 1156. (2. Hen. 2.) leaving issue two Daughters; Alice 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 833. n. 60.  the Wife of Simon de St. Lize (the last of that name) Earl of Huntendon, and Northampton; and 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 850. n. 10.  Gonnora: but neither of them having issue 
g Ibid. , the inheritance of this great Family returned 
h Ibid.  to Robert de Gant their Uncle.  
¶ Which Robert 
Robert.  in 14 Hen. 2. paid 
i Rot Pip. 14 H. 2 Eb●r.  eleven pounds six shillings eight pence, unto the Aid, then Collected, for marriage of the King's Daughter: And 
k Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Linc.  in 31 Hen. 2. acknowledged himself a debtor in six hundred thirty three pounds six shillings eight pence, as a fine for his Lands; and that the Lands he should recover, which Earl Simon gave, might be in the King's hands (if the King so pleased) For the payment of which money, he assigned to the King an hundred marks Land per annum in Folkingham, Edenham, Ekinton, and Barton, (in Commit, Linc.) to return to him again, when the before-specified sum should be paid.  
Moreover, in 3 Ric. 1. he was charged 
l Rot. Pip. 3 R. 1. Linc.  as debtor to the King, in six hundred marks; that he might have a trial for those Lands, which Earl Simon had given him; but it was then considered by the Barons, that neither his Heir, nor any other should be summoned, until he should be of age to plead.  
This Robert (to whom the Inheritance so divolved) left issue 
m 〈…〉  two Sons, Gilbert surnamed the Good; and Stephen, who adhered 
n 〈…〉  to the rebellious Barons (with his Brother Gilbert) about the later end of King john's reign. And departing 
o 〈…〉  this life in Ann. 1162. (9 Hen. 2.) was buried 
p 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Uaude●, in Lincolnshire.  
¶ Which Gilbert, being 
q 〈…〉  under age in 9 R. 1. was in Ward 
r 〈…〉  to William de Stu●evill: And in 
s 〈…〉  13 joh. answered for sixty eight Knights Fees, a third and fifth part, upon levying the Scutage of Scotland: but in Ann. 1216. (which was the last year of King john) he was 
t 〈…〉  one of those rebellious Barons, that adhered to Lewes King of France, then called in, with purpose to be made King: and, coming 
u 〈…〉  to London, to him (upon his return from Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, with much plunder of those Counties) was by him 
* 〈…〉  constituted Earl of Lincoln; and thereupon, sent 
x 〈…〉  into Notingam-shire, to restrain the irruption of those Soldiers of King John's, then in the Castles of Nottingham, and Newark, who did much mischief upon the rebellious Barons Houses in those parts.  
Shortly after which, by the help of Robert de Ropesle, he took 
y 〈…〉  the City of Lincoln, and subjugated 
z 〈…〉  all those parts, excepting the Castle. So likewise all Ho●land; and then laid Siege 
b 〈…〉  to the Castle itself.  
Whereupon, the King made seizure 
c 〈…〉  of all his Lands, lying in the Counties of York, Lincoln, Cambridge, Essex, and Northampton, and disposed 
d 〈…〉  of them to Gerard de Rhodes: and committed 
e 〈…〉  him Prisoner unto William E. of Albemarle: but upon 
f 〈…〉  the peace made, in 1 H. 3. he had 
g 〈…〉  his liberty. Notwithstanding which, he did no whit slack his violent courses: so that the famous William Martial (then made Governor of the young King and Kingdom) was necessitated to hasten 
h 〈…〉  towards Lincoln, with what power he could raise; where giving 
i 〈…〉  Battle to that rebellious pack, he obtained 
k 〈…〉  a glorious Victory, taking many of them Prisoners, amongst which this Gilbert 
l 〈…〉  de Gant was one. But after that time, I have seen nothing farther memorable of him till his death; which happened 
m 〈…〉  in 26 Hen. 3. and that he left issue 
n 〈…〉  Gilbert, as also julian a Daughter, married 
o 〈…〉  to Geffrey Son of Henry de Armentiers: Which Gilbert, then paying an hundred pounds for his Relief; had Livery 
p 〈…〉  of the Lands, which he held of the King in Capite: and at that time also paid 
q 〈…〉  a Fine of two hundred marks (over and above his ordinary Escuage) to free 
r 〈…〉  him from attendance of the King into Gascoigne.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he gave 
f 〈…〉  sixty eight pounds, for sixty Knights Fees and a third part, upon Collection of the aid for marriage of the King's Daughter: And in 
t 〈…〉  38 Hen. 3. an hundred thirty seven pounds, one shilling and four pence, for sixty eight Knights Fees, an half, a third and sixth part, upon payment of the Aid, for making the King's eldest Son Knight.  
Moreover, in 42 Hen. 3. he was made 
x 〈…〉  Governor of Scardeburgh Castle. So likewise in 
y 〈…〉  43 Hen. 3. But in 49 Hen. 3. being 
z 〈…〉  one of the rebellious Barons, then in Arms against the King, he was taken 
a 〈…〉  at Kenilworth, and gave 
b 〈…〉  no less than three thousand marks Fine, for the redemption of his Lands. Whereupon, in 52 Hen. 3. the King received 
r Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 5.  him into favour again.  
But not long after this, he died 
s Ibid.  at Folkingham, on the Nones of january, Ann. 1274. (2 Edw. 1.) and was 
t Ibid.  buried in the Priory at Bridlington; leaving issue 
u Ibid.  Gilbert (for Robert died 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 850. n. 20.  in his life-time) and three Daughters; viz. Margaret 
x Ibid. n. 30.  Wife of William de Kerdeston 
r Ibid. n. 30. , Nichola 
y Ibid. n. 30.  Wife of Peter de Mauley; and julian 
z Ibid. n. 30.  who died unmarried.  
By the Inquisition 
a Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 31.  taken upon his death, it was found, that he held the Lordship of Hundemanby, in Yorkshire, by Barony: Likewise, that upon the marriage of Gilbert his Son, with Lora de Balyol, he settled it upon her for her Dowry. And that he died seized 
b Ibid.  of the Manor of Helagh in Swaledalc. So likewise of 
c Ibid.  the Lordship of Folkingham, the head of his Barony; and of Hekyngton, Hedenham, Skendelby, and Barton upon Humber, in Com. Linc. and of the Ferry there.  
To him succeeded Gilbert his Son and Heir, than 
d Ibid.  twenty four years of age, who doing his Homage had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. n 31.  of his Lands.  
This Gilbert, 
Gilbert 5.  (commonly called Gilbert the fifth) was 
f Rot. de Scutag. Wall●●. 10 E. 1. m 4.  in that Expedition made into Wales, 10 Edw. 1. And in 22 Edw. 1. had Summons 
g Rot. Vascon 22 E. 1. m. 8.  personally to attend the King, with all speed, for advising of the weighty affairs of this Realm. Soon after which, he received another Summons 
h Ibid. m. 9  to repair unto Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well accountered with Horse and Arms; thence to go with him into Gascoigne.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he attended 
i Rot. Vascon. 25 ●. 1. m. 7.  that King into Flanders.  
And in 24 & 26 Edw. 1. had Summons 
k Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst other of the Barons.  
He married 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 850. n. 20. & n. 10. Claus. 35 Edw. 1. m. 7.  Lora the Sister to Alexander de Baillol: but having no 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 850. n. 20. & n. 10. Claus. 35 Edw. 1. m. 7.  issue by her, constituted 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 850. n. 20. & n. 10. Claus. 35 Edw. 1. m. 7.  King Edward the first his Heir, to the Lands of his Barony; viz. 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 850. n. 20. & n. 10. Claus. 35 Edw. 1. m. 7.  Folkyngham, Barton, Hekyngton, and Edenham; retaining nothing but Swaledale, and his portion of Skendelby. And in 26 Edw. 1. departed 
r Ease. 26 E. 1 n. 38. Linc.  this life: Whereupon Roger, the Son of William de Kerdeston, than twenty four years of age; Peter the Son of Peter de Mauley, eighteen years of age; and juliande Gant Sister to the said Gilbert, at that time forty years of age, were found 
s Esc. 26 E. 1 n. 38. Linc.  to be his next Heirs.  
Which Roger and julian, doing their Homage, 
t Rot. Fin▪ 26 Edw. 1. m. 8.  had Livery 
u Rot. Fin▪ 26 Edw. 1. m. 8.  of those Lands, whereof he died seized; the Lordships of Barton upon Humber, Folkingham, Hekington, and Edenham, being 
* Rot. Fin▪ 26 Edw. 1. m. 8.  in the King's hands, by virtue 
x Rot. Fin▪ 26 Edw. 1. m. 8.  of the Gift before-specified.  
But Lora his Widow, out of these, had assigned 
y Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  for her Dower, the Lordship of Hekyngton; and nine pounds three shillings four pence farthing, as a yearly Seck-Rent out of Edenham, for her life: which Lora died 
z Esc 2 E. 2. n 67 Linc. Claus. 3 Edw. 2. m. 23.  in 2 Edw. 2. leaving julian her Sister in Law surviving; who dying unmarried, gave 
a Esc ut supra.  all her Inheritance (viz. certain Lands in Skendelby) to the Nuns at Nun-Cotum, in pure Alms.  
Of this Line also was Maurice de Gant; viz. Son of Robert, the Son of Robert Fitz-Harding Progenitor to that Noble Family of Berkley, as the Descent here drawn, doth show.  
Which Maurice in 13 joh. upon levying the Scutage of Scotland, answered 
a Rot. Pip. 13 joh. Ebor.  for twelve Knights Fees and an half. And in 15 joh. covenanted 
b Rot. ●in. 15 Joh. m. 11.  to serve the King at his own charge, with twenty Knights, himself accounted one; in consideration that he might marry the Daughter of Henry de Oilli.  
But taking part with the rebellious Barons in 17 joh. his Lands were seized 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m 4. & m 11.  on, and given 
d Claus. 17 Joh. m. 4. & m 11.  to Philip de Albini; excepting 
e Ibid m. 15.  Weston, and Beverston (in Gloucestershire) whereupon he addressed 
f Pat. 17. Joh. m. 11.  himself to the King to make his peace.  
In 7 Hen. 3. upon levying the Scutage for the Welsh Expedition (commonly called 
g Claus. 7 H. 3 in dorso, m. 5.  Scutagium Montgomeri) it appeareth 
h Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Ebor. , that this Maurice de Gant had Lands in the Counties of York, Beeks, Lincoln, Somerset, Oxford, Surrey, Gloucester, and Leicester.  
In 9 Hen. 3. he was sent 
i Claus 9 H. 3. m. 3.  into Wales, with William Marshal Earl of Pembroke, for the building a Castle there. And in 11 H. 3. fortified 
k Claus. 11 Hen. 3. m. 14.  his Castle at Beverston, without licence; whereupon he went 
l Claus. 11 Hen. 3. m. 14.  to the King to make his Apology for so doing: and obtained a confirmation 
* Pat 13 H. 3. m. 5.  thereof.  
But in 14 Hen. 3. having no issue of his Body; by his Deed 
m Ex cod. MS. C●liectan R. Glov q●●●dam Somers. 〈◊〉. in Officio Armo●um. f 111. b.  bearing date at Portsmouth, he gave unto the King (then passing into Bitanny) his Lordships of Weston, Beverston, and Albricton; and the same year departed 
n Chron de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton.  this life.  
Upon whose death Andrew Luterell came 
o 〈…〉  to the King, and claimed 
p 〈…〉  as his Inheritance, divers Lordships, whereof this Maurice died seized; viz. the Manors of Cantokesheved, Stockeland, ●ywys, Poelet, and Wyre, in the County of Somerset; as also Irneham in Lincolnshire; and offered 
q 〈…〉  him an hundred marks to have Inquisition made of his Title thereto, and that he might have Livery of them, in case they should appear to be his right.  
What success he had therein will appear in my discourse of the Family of L●tterell, who was 
* Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 20.  one of the Heirs to this Maurice de Gant: But for the present; certain it is, that the Lordships of Cantokesheved, and Hywis, were assigned 
r Claus. 15 H 3. m. 10.  for the maintenance of Margaret de Sumeri, Widow of the said Maurice, till such time as her Dowry was set forth.  
And afterwards, scil. in 15 Hen. 3. that Robert de Gurnai, doing 
s Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 8.  his homage, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of the Manor of Poelet above mentioned; as also divers other Lands part of the possessions of the same Maurice de Gant his Uncle, whose Heir 
u Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 21.  he was: And likewise 
* Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 9  of all his Lands in Gloucestershire, excepting 
x Rot. Fin. 15 Hen. 3. m. 9  Beverstone, Weston, Radewic, Our, and Ailbrinton.   

Fitz-Hugh.  
THough the surname of Fitz-Hugh was not appropriated to this Family till King Edward the Third's Reign; yet in regard that some of the Ancestors thereof, were persons of eminency in their time, I have thought fit to take notice of them, and shall therefore begin with Bardulf, 
Bardulf.  who possessed 
a Ex vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  Ravenswath, with divers other fair Lordships in Richmondshire, in the time of King William the Conqueror; but, desiring in his age, to end his days in the devout service of God, forsook 
b Ex vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  the World, and with his Brother Bodin, took 
c Ex vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  upon him the habit of a Monk in the Abbey of S. Mary's at York; whereunto, at the especial instance of Bodin, he gave 
d Ex vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  the Churches of Patrick-Brompton and Radenswath, in pure Alms.  
To this Bardulf succeeded Akaris 
e 〈…〉  his Son and Heir, who in 5 Steph. Founded 
f 〈…〉  an Abbey at for'rs, in Wen●●tay-dale in Com. Ebor. then called The Abbey of Charity, whereunto he gave 
g 〈…〉  three Carucates of Land in Worton, and one Carucate and an half in for'rs; and departing 
h 〈…〉  this life in An. 1161. (7 Hen. 2.) was there buried, 
i 〈…〉  leaving issue two Sons, viz. Hervey and Walter. Which Hervey, being 
k 〈…〉  a Noble and good Knight, and highly esteemed 
l 〈…〉  in his Country, gave his assent, 
m 〈…〉 , that Conon, than Earl of Britanny and Richmond, should translate that Abbey of Eharity into the Fields of East Witton, and to place it upon the Verge of the River Io●●; whereupon, thenceforth, it took the name 
n 〈…〉  of jorevaulx, and caused the Bones of Akaris, his Father, to be brought 
o 〈…〉  thither, and there entombed 
p 〈…〉 ; himself and his heirs being reputed the Founders of that Monastery. After which, viz, 
q 〈…〉  in An. 1182. (28 Hen. 2.) he departed 
r 〈…〉  this life, leaving issue three Sons, viz. Henry, Hugh, and William.  
Which Henry took to Wife 
s 〈…〉  Alice the Daughter of Randolf Fitz-Walter, (Ancestor 
t 〈…〉  to the Barons of Greistoke) with whom ●e had 
u 〈…〉  the Lordship of Mikelton, and service of Guy de Bovencourt, for certain Lands there, and in Northumberland; as also the services of Lonton and Thirngarth, with the Forest of Loun, and free Chase; and departed 
x 〈…〉  this life in An. 1201. (3 joh.) leaving issue 
y 〈…〉  Randolf, his Son and Heir, who wedded 
z 〈…〉  Alice, the Daughter and Heir, to Adam de Staveley, Lord of Staveley, Dent, and Sadbergh; and departing this life in An. 1262. (49 Hen. 3.) was buried 
a 〈…〉  in the Abbey of jorevaulx, leaving issue 
b 〈…〉  two Sons, Henry and Adam.  
Which Henry had also issue two Sons, Randolf, who died 
c 〈…〉  issueless, and Hugh 
d 〈…〉 , who succeeding his Brother Randolf in the Inheritance, died 
e 〈…〉  at Berewyk upon Teise, upon the fourth Ides of March, An. 1304. (32 E. 1.) and was buried 
f 〈…〉  at Rumaldkirk. But Albreda his Wife, departing 
g 〈…〉  this life at Hurworth upon Teise, had sepulture 
h 〈…〉  at jorevaulx, near to the Grave of Henry Fitz-Randolf her Husband's Father.  
To this Hugh succeeded Henry, who being called 
i 〈…〉  Henry Fitz-Hugh, gave the first occasion for all his Descedants to assume that surname; and in 3 Edw. 2. was 
k 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland: So likewise 
l 〈…〉  in 4 Edw. 2. and in 8 Edw 2. In consideration 
n 〈…〉  of which services, and great expenses therein, the King gave 
o 〈…〉  him the sum of four hundred marks, to be received at the hands of Eleanor, the Widow of Henry Lord Percy, she being indebted to the Exchequer in the like sum. Moreover, in 9 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
p 〈…〉  Governor of Bernard Castle in the Bishopric of Durham, by reason of the Earl of Warwick's minority, it being 
q 〈…〉  of his Inheritance; and in 
r 〈…〉  10 & 
s 〈…〉  11 Edw. 2. having again been employed in the Scottish Wars, was in 14 Edw. 2. first summoned 
t 〈…〉  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
In 20 Edw. 2. having a Debt 
u 〈…〉  of five hundred marks due to him from Sir Henry Vavasor Knight; he did by a special Instrument, 
x 〈…〉 , under his Seal, acquit the same Henry thereof, upon condition 
y 〈…〉 , that Hen. le Vavasor, Son to the same Henry, should take to Wife Annabil his Daughter. In 7 Edw. 3. he was again 
z Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 27.  in the Scotish Wars; so likewise in 
a Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 14.  8 & 
b Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  9 Edw. 3.  
And, having married 
c Ex Vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  Eve, the Daughter of Sir john Bulmer Knight, left issue 
d Ex Vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  by her, Henry, his Son and Heir. Which Henry took to Wife 
e Ex Vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  joan, the Daughter of Sir Richard furnaces Knight, Sister and Heir of William, with whom he had 
f Ibid.  the Lordships of Carleton, Kingston, Beghton, and Bothomsall; and left issue 
g Ibid.  by her, two Sons, viz. Hugh and Henry; which Hugh having wedded 
h Ibid.  Isabel, the Daughter of Ralph Lord Nevil, died 
i Ibid.  without issue.  
But I return to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh, Father to Henry, who so died in his life time, (as hath been already observed.) This Henry departed 
k Ibid.  the World in An. 1356. (30 Edw. 3.) leaving Henry 
l Ibid.  his Grandson (viz. Son of Henry, who so died before him) his next heir.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 33 Edw. 3. was 
m Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m. 13.  in the Wars of France; so likewise 
n Pat. 41 E. ●. p. 2. m. 4.  in 41 Edw. 3. as also in 
o Rot. France. 43 E. 3. m. 11.  43 Edw. 3. being then of the Retinue 
p Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 11.  with Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford; and having married 
q Ex Pr●●d. Vet. membr.  joan, the Daughter to Henry Lord Scrope of Masham, had issue by her two Sons, viz. john, slain 
r Ex Pr●●ed. Vet. membr.  at Otterbourne (in that fatal skirmish, betwixt Sir Henry Percy Knight, Son and Heir to the Earl of Northumberland, with Sir Ralph Percy his Brother; and William Earl Douglas, than General of the Scottish Forces, wherein the English had much loss) and Henry 
s Ex Pr●●d. Vet. membr. , his second Son.  
Which Henry the Father, died 
t Esc. 10 R. 2 n. 16.  upon Wednesday, the Feast of the Decollation of S. john Baptist, 10 Rich. 2. and was buried 
u Ex Pr●●d. Vet. membr.  before the High Altar at jorevaulx, upon the 8 Kal. of October next ensuing, being then seized of the Castle of Raveniwath, with its Appurtenances, viz. Ravenswath, Qualsington, and Clintes. Also of the Manors of Cutherston, with the Towns of Mikelton in Tesedale, Fremington, Scortone, Applegarthe, and Leming: likewise of the Manors of Clesby, Cloubeck, Dent, Sedbergh, Stavely, Berewyk super Tese, and Ayrton in Craven, in Com. Ebor. Furthermore he died seized 
x Esc. ut supra.  of the Manor of Carleton in Lindrik; Kingston within the same Town; and of the moiety of the Manor of Bothumsal in Com. Nottingh. leaving Henry his Grandson (viz. Son of Henry 
Henry.  his Son, deceased in his life time) his next heir 
y Ibid.  who had Livery 
z Claus. 10 R. 2. m. 35.  of his Lands the same year.  
Which Henry, in 1 Hen. 4. being retained 
a Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 30.  to serve the King, for the term of his whole life, had an hundred marks per annum, then granted 
b Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 30.  to him, during that time. And in 6 Hen. 4. was joined in Commission 
c Rot. Scoc. 6 H 4. m. 4.  with Henry, Lord Bishop of bath and Wells, Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, and some others, to treat with the like Commissioners from Scotland, concerning a Truce betwixt both Realms.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, he was again put in Commission 
d Rot. Franc. 7 H. 4. m. 2.  with Richard, Duke of York, and others, to treat with Isabel, Queen of Denmark, and Erick, King of Denmark, or their Ambassadors, touching the Dowry of Philippe, second Daughter to King Henry, than Wife of the said King Erick; as also concerning a League of Amity betwixt both Crowns; and in 8 Hen. 4. was again employed 
e Rot. Franc. 8 H. 4. m. 6.  into Denmark upon the King's service. Furthermore, in 13 H. 4. he was constituted 
f Rot. Scoc. 13 H. 4. m. 8.  one of the Commissioners, to treat with others from Scotland, touching a Peace betwixt both Realms.  
And, having merited so well for his services in Scotland, upon sundry occasions; as also in Denmark, concerning 
g Pat. 14 H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  that business of the marriage before specified; and likewise for his services 
h Pat. 14 H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  to john, the King's Son (afterwards Duke of Bedford) and not 
i Pat. 14 H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  received any thing towards his charges in those employments, more than the Fee of an hundred marks per annum, formerly granted unto him (as hath been observed) in 14 Hen. 4. he obtained a Grant 
k Pat. 14 H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  of an hundred pounds per annum, out of the Issues and Profits of the Castles, Manors, and Lands of Philip, the Son and Heir to john Lord d'Arcy, then in minority, until he should accomplish his full age.  
Moreover, before the end of that year, he obtained Licence 
l Ibid. m 3.  from the King, to amortise one Message, four Acres of Land, and five Acres of Meadow in West Tanfield, for the celebration of Divine Service there, for the health of his own Soul, as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors.  
Upon the Coronation of King Henry the Fifth, he was advanced 
m Pat. 1 H 5. p. 1. m. 28.  to the Office of Constable of England, for that solemnity: And, in 2 H. 5. in consideration 
n Pat. 2 H. 5. p. 1. m. 30.  of his good services done, and to be done, had an Annuity of one hundred pounds per annum, given 
o Pat. 2 H. 5. p. 1. m. 30.  him by that King, for the term of his life, to be received out of the issues and revenues of the County of Lincoln. Also, upon the Siege of Harfleu, the same year, he was sent 
p Tho. Wals. 436. n. 40.  by the Duke of Clarence, to treat with those within the Town▪ and, being then 
q Rot. ●ran. 2 H. 5. m. 15.  Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household, was employed 
r Rot. ●ran. 2 H. 5. m. 15.  to the General Council of Constance in Germany, at that time held. For which, and other his eminent services, upon the Attainder 
s Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 1. m. 26.  of Henry Lord Scrope of Masham, he obtained a Grant 
t Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 1. m. 26.  of all the Lands of the same Lord Scrope, lying in Richmondshire; to hold during the term they should continue in the King's hands, rendering therefore an account, according to a reasonable extent; and upon the Surrender of that Grant, the same year, obtained 
u Ibid.  another of the Manors of Masham, Clifton, Watlows, Thirne, Nostrefield, Burton- Constable, Norton, Garstone, Bellerby, Coverham, Ainderby, with the Stepyll, Berningham, and Newsom: All which did belong to the same Lord Scrope, and divolved to the Crown, by reason of that forfeiture, to hold for term of life. And the next ensuing year, was retained 
x Ex Autogr. pene●s Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France, with forty Men at Arms, (whereof himself, with three Knights, to be part of the number) and eighty Archers.  
In 5 Hen. 5. he was again retained 
y Ibid.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with eighty eight Men at Arms (whereof two to be Knights, besides himself) and two hundred and forty Archers. And, before the end of that year, was joined 
z Pat. Norm. 5 H. 5. m. 21.  in Commission with john de Nevil, to assault and take any Castles, Towns, etc. in the Duchy of Normandy, and to reduce them to the King's obedience. In 6 H. 5. he was 
a Lel. Coll. V●l. 1. p. 703.  with the Duke of Exeter, at the Siege of Rouen; and in 9 Hen. 5. (being still Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household) attended 
b Pat. Norm. 9 H. 5. m 9  the King again into France.  
It is farther reported 
c Ex 〈◊〉. Vet. 〈◊〉 in Bibl. Cotton.  of this Henry, that he traveled more than once to jerusalem; and likewise beyond it to Grand Cair●, where the Sultan had his residence; and that in his return, he fought with the Saracens and Turks; as also, that by the help of the Knights of Rhodes, he built a Castle there, called S. Peter's Castle.  
By his Testament 
d Ex 〈◊〉 Ar. Chid. Rich●. , bearing date upon the Feast day of S. john the Evangelist, An. 1424. (3 Hen. 6.) this Henry bequeathed his Body to be buried in our Lady Kirk within the Abbey of jorevaulx; appointing, that in all haste possible, after his death, it should be carried thither, and buried by day light, if it came not too late: And, in case it did, than the same night. Moreover willing, that a thousand Masses should be said for his Soul, with all speed, constituting Sir William, Sir Geffrey, and Mr. Robert Fitz-Hugh, his Sons, with Elizabeth his Wife, his Executors. Soon after which, viz. upon the eleventh of january next following he departed 
e Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 27.  this life, being then seized 
f Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 27.  of the Manor of Carleton in Lindrik, and Kingston in the said Town of Carleton in Com. Nottingh. As also of the Manors of Thringarth, Dent, Sedbergh, Stavel, Thorp under-Stane, Fremington, West Apelgarth, Little Leming, Lirtlington, East Apelgarth; the Castle and Manor of Ravenswath; the Manors of Ayreton in Craven, Cleseby, Clawelbek, Estanfield, Mikelton, and Cotherston, with the Advowson of the Abbey of jorevaulx, all in Com. Ebor. Leaving issue by the before mentioned Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
g Ex Praed. Vet. m●mbr.  and sole Heir of Sir Robert Grey Knight (Son 
h Ex Praed. Vet. m●mbr.  of Sir john Grey of Rotherfield, Knight, and Brother and Heir 
i Ex Praed. Vet. m●mbr.  of john Grey, called Lord Marmion, one of the Sons of john Lord Grey of Ro●herfield,) by 
k Ex Praed. Vet. m●mbr.  Lora his Wife, the second Daughter and Coheir to Herbert de S. Quintin, eight Sons viz. Sir William Fitz-Hugh Knight, his Son and Heir, than 
l Esc. ut supra.  twenty six years of age, Sir john Fitz-Hugh Knight; Robert, Bishop of London; john, who died young; Henry, drowned in the River of Humber; Ralph, who died in France; Herbert and Richard, who also died young: And five Daughters, viz. 
m Ex Praed. Vet. 〈◊〉.  Elizabeth, who died in her infancy, joan the Wife of Sir Robert de Willoughby Knight, Eleanor the Wife of Philip Lord d'Arcy (afterwards of Thomas Tunstall.) Maud the Wife of Sir William de Eure; Elizabeth the Wife of Sir Rauf Grey Knight; and Lora the Wife of Sir Maurice Berkley of Beverstan Knight.  
Which Sir William 
William.  in his Father's life time, viz. in 9 Hen, 5. attended 
n Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. ● 9  that King in his expedition then made into France, being then retained 
o Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve him, with ten Men at Arms (himself accounted) and thirty Archers. And, upon his Father's death, being of full age, doing his Fealty, had the same year Livery 
p Claus ● H ●. m. 4.  of his Lands.  
This Sir William, in 11 Hen. 6. was joined in Commission 
q Rot. Scoc. 11 H. 6. m. 1.  with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, to treat with the Commissioners of james the First, King of Scotland, at Hamden-stank, or some other place, touching satisfaction for such injuries as had been done to the English by the Subjects of that Nation. And in 13 Hen. 6. upon information 
r Rot. Scoc. 13 H. 6. m. ●.  that the Scots were preparing to besiege Barwick, and the Castles in the Marches, was again 
s Ibid.  commissioned with the Earls of Northumberland, Westmorland, the Lord Clifford, Dacres, Greistoke, and Latimer, to raise the power of the Northern Counties for their defence.  
Moreover, in 27 Hen. 6. 18 Decemb. he entered into Covenants 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  with Sir john Constable of Halsham, Knight, that Lora, his Daughter, should take to Husband john, the Son and Heir of the said john, upon Monday before Candlemass day, next ensuing. And having married 
u Ex Prad. Vet. 〈◊〉.  Margery, the Daughter to William Lord Willoughby of Eres●p, departed 
x 〈…〉  this life upon the 22 of October, 31 Hen. 6. being then seized 
y 〈…〉  of the Manor of Staunton- Quintin in Com. Wiltes. from- Quintin, Evershete, and Bell, in Com. Dorset; the moiety of the Manor of Luddington in Comit. Northampt. the Manor of Berwick in Com. Suss. Wintringham in Com. Linc. Beghton in Com. Derb. Charlton, Kingston, and Bothumsall, in Com. Nottingh. Bradley in Com. Berks. Brandes-Burton, Westanfield, Estanfield, Cairethorpe, Wathe, Leming- Magna, Mikelton in ●esdaie, Cutherston, Lertington, Clisseby, Clowbeke, Berewike, Leming- Parva, West Appelgarth, Fremington, Dent, Wodhall, E●ward●y, Thurkelby, Ma●elton, and the Castle of Ravenswath, in Com. Ebor. As also of the Manors of Benton- Parva and Aldmore in Com. Northumbr. Leaving Henry, his Son and Heir, 
z Ibid.  twenty three years of age; and six Daughters, viz. 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Margery, the Wife of Sir john Milton Knight, joan married to john Lord Scrope of Bo●ton, Eleanor to Thomas Lord Dacres, Maud to William Bowes, Lora, first to john Musgrave, and afterwards to Thomas Constable of Ha●tham, and Lucy a Nun at Dertford.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  had Livery 
b Claus 31 H. ●. m. 13.  of his Lands soon after; and in 38 Hen. 6. in consideration 
c Pat 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 9 Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 6.  of his special services, obtained a Grant 
d Pat 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 9 Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 6.  of the Stewardship of the Honour of Richmond; as also of the Office of chief Forester of the new Forest of Arki●garth-Dale, and ●e Hoppe, then escheated to the King by the forfeiture of Richard, Earl of Salisbury, to hold for life. And though he had stood firm to the Lancastrian Interest, during the time of King Henry the Sixth, yet did King Edward the Fourth look upon him with fair respect. For in 4 Edw. 4. he was (amongst others) employed 
e Rot. Scoc. 5 E. 4. m. 4.  in the Siege of Dunstanburgh Castle in Com. Northumbr. And in 5 Edw. 4. joined him in Commission 
f Ex Vet. Membr. in B●●l. Cotton.  with Richard, Earl of Warwick, and others, to treat with such Commissioners, as the King of Scotland should nominate, touching divers injuries done by the Subjects of that Realm, contrary to the form of the Truce made betwixt both Kings.  
Soon after which, viz. in 6 Edw. 4. he was by Indenture 
g Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Comitem ●lgin.  retained with Richard, Earl of Warwick and Salisbury, Warden of the West Marches, to be his Lieutenant within the Castle and Town of Carlisle, and all the West Marches towards Scotland, for one whole year, beginning at the Feast of All-Hallows; receiving for that service in the time of War, a thousand pounds, and in the time of Peace a thousand marks. But, after this I have not met with any thing farther of his secular employments: For in 7 Edw. 4. he traveled 
h Rot. Franc. 7 E. 4. m. 8.  to the Holy Sepulchre at jerusalem, with Thomas, Tunstall, and nine other persons in his company: And in 8 Edw. 4. Founded 
i Pat. 8 ●. ●. p. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  a Chantry for two Priests, in the Chapel of S. john the Evangelist, in his Castle at Ravenswath, there to celebrate Divine Service for the good estate of himself, and Alice his Wife, during this life; and for the health of their Souls, after their departure hence, and all their Ancestors: As also for the Souls of the Founders and Benefactors of the Hospital of S. Giles near Brompton upon Small in Com. Ebor.  
This Henry took to Wife 
k Ex Coll R. Gl S.  Alice, the Daughter of Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury, and departed 
l Esc. 12 E. 4. n. 11.  this life upon the fourth of june, 12 Edw. 4. being then seized 
m Esc. 12 E. 4. n. 11.  of the Manor of Wintringham in Com. Linc. Bradley in Com. Berks. Beghton in Com. Derb. Charlton, Kingston, and Bothumsall, in Com. Nottingh. etc. leaving Richard 
Richard.  
n Ibid. , his Son and Heir, fifteen years of age, and four other Sons, viz. 
o Ex Coll. ●. Gl. S.  Thomas, john, George, and Edward, who died 
p Ex Coll. ●. Gl. S.  issueless; and five Daughters, viz. 
q Ex Coll. ●. Gl. S.  Alice, the Wife of Sir john Fines Knight, Son of Richard Lord Dacres; Elizabeth first married to Sir William Parr Knight, and afterwards to Nicholas Lord Vaux; Anne, the Wife of Francis Lovel; Margaret of Robert Constable; and joan a Nun at Dertford.  
Which Richard, in 1 Hen. 7. was constituted 
r Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 19  Governor of the Castles of richmond, Middleham, and Barnard Castle, and died ... leaving issue 
s Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 2. Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
t Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 2. Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Thomas Borough Knight, Sir George 
George.  Fitz-Hugh Knight, his Son and Heir, who had Livery 
u Pat ut supra.  of his Lands in 1 Hen. 8. But dying 
x Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  without issue in 4 Hen. 8. Alice, the Wife of Sir john Fines Knight, eldest Daughter to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh (his Grandfather) and Sir Thomas Parr Knight, Son of Elizabeth, another Daughter of the said Henry, being found 
y Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  to be his Cousins and next Heirs, had Livery 
z Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  of his Lands.   

Cioches.  
AT the time of the Conqueror's General Survey, Gunfrid 
Gunfrid.  de Cioches held 
a Domesd. in ●isdem Com▪  Witungrave in Buckinghamshire, Muselay in Leicestershire, and sixteen Lordships in Northamptonshire.  
To him succeeded Anselm 
Anselm.  de Cioches, who in 5 Steph. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Northampt.  a Fine of one hundred and seventy marks of Silver, five Horses for the great Saddle, and three Palfreys, for the recovery of his Lands in England. And to him Robert 
Robert.  de Cioches, who in 7 Hen. 2. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Northampt.  twelve pounds for his Knight's Fees in Northamptonshire. And in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
d Lib. Rubin Scacc. Northamp  levying of that Aid, which was then required, for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified his Knight's Fees to be fifteen; and, that 
f Lib. Rubin S●acc. Northamp  Anselm his Father held this Barony in the time of King Henry the First, by the service of so many: For which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
g R●t Pip. 14 H. 2 Northampt.  fifteen marks; and in 6 Rich. 1. upon levying that Scutage 
h Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Northampt.  for the King's redemption, fifteen pounds.  
But of this Family I have seen no more, then that Peter de Cioches, in 7 joh. executed the Office 
i 〈…〉  of Sheriff in Northamptonshire for half that year.   

Robert Fitz-Hamon.  
THis Robert, being 
a 〈…〉  a young Man, and Lord 
b 〈…〉  of Astremeville in Normandy, came 
c 〈…〉  into England with William the Conqueror, being 
d 〈…〉  of the Blood of Duke Rollo, and Nephew to him; and afterwards, by the gift 
o 〈…〉  of King William Rufus, obtained the honour of Gloucester, which had been the Inheritance 
f 〈…〉  of Brictric a Saxon. For this Brictric, having incurred 
g 〈…〉  the displeasure of Queen Maud (the Conqueror's Wife) when he was Ambassador beyond Sea, and she a maid, by refusing 
h 〈…〉  to marry her, was for that reason dispossessed 
i Ibid.  thereof, upon the Normans entrance; it being thereupon given 
k Ibid.  to that Queen, who held 
l Ibid.  it all her life, and King William himself after 
m Ibid.  her; as also King William Rufus, till he bestowed 
n Ibid. n. 40.  it on this Robert, for the great services formerly done to his Father.  
But that which I take to be most memorable of this Robert, is, his being the chief actor in the Conquest of Glamorganshire; touching which, thus saith mine Author 
o History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 124. , that in An. 1091. (4 Will. Rufi) jestin, the Son of Gurgunt, being Lord of that Terittory, Rees ap Theodore, Prince of South Wales, (id est, of Caermarden and Cardiganshires') made War upon him; and that jestin, discerning himself unable to make defence, sent one Enyon his servant to this Robert Fitz-Hamon (than a Knight of the Privy Chamber to the King) for his Aid, with large promises of reward for his help: And that thereupon Robert having retained twelve Knights, marched with what power they could all make into Wales; and so joining with jestin, slew Prince Rees, and Conan his Son: Furthermore, that after this Victory, demanding his reward according to the agreement so made with Enyon, and jestin refusing to perform his promise, the difference came to be tried by Battle; and that jestin being therein slain, this Robert had the full possession of all that Territory: Whereupon, for reward to those twelve Knights, with other his assistants, he gave unto them divers Castles and Manors, viz. 
p Ibid. p. 125. & 126. .  
1. To William de Londres, the Castle and Manor of Ogmor, being four Knights Fees.  
2. To Richard de. Greenvile, the Lordship of Nethe.  
3. To Pain Turbervile, the Castle and Lordship of Coyty.  
4. To Robert S. Quintin, the Castle and Lordship of Llan-Blethyan.  
5. To Richard Siward, the Castle and Lordship of Calavan.  
6. To Gilbert de Humfravile, the Castle and Manor of Penmarke.  
7. To Reginald de Sully, the Castle and Manor of Sully.  
8. To Roger de Berkerolls, the Manor of East Orchard.  
9 To Peter de Soore, the Castle and Manor of Peterto●.  
10. To john le Fleming, the Castle and Manor of S. George.  
11. To john de S. john, the Castle and Manor of Foumon or Fennon.  
12. And to William le Esterling (alias straddling) the Castle and Manor of S. Donats.  
Likewise 
q Ibid 〈◊〉. , that, besides this, he gave to the before mentioned Enyon (being the person employed to him from jestin, and who took his part when he saw jestin refuse to perform what he had promised on his behalf) the Lordship of Senghennyth. And to Caradoc Fitz-Iestin, the eldest Son of jestin, the Castle and Lordship of Avan; likewise the Castle of Ruthin, to another Son of jestin. And the rest of the Knight's Fees not distributed, part to other Gentlemen that served him, and part to those Welsh who were rightful owners of the same; reserving to himself the Castles of Caerdiff and Kenfigg, with the Towns of Caerdiff, Kenfigg, and Cowbrigge, and the Sherfee, being the Body of the Lordship of Glamorgan, with the whole Demesns thereof, viz. Meskin, Glinrotheny, Tyr-Iarl, and Boviarton alias Lentwit; retaining likewise the chief signory of all, and seating himself (for the most part) at Caerdiff.  
This Robert adhered 
r W. Mal●●b. 88 a. n. 40.  to King Henry the First, against Robert Curthose. And, at the instance 
s Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 154 b. n. 60. & ● 61 b. W. Mal●s. 89 a. n. ●0.  of his Wife, and Gerald, Prior of Craneburne, Founded 
t Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 154 b. n. 60. & ● 61 b. W. Mal●s. 89 a. n. ●0.  the Abbey of Tewksbury in Com. Gloc. An. 1102. (3 Hen. 1.) giving ample possessions thereunto, and made Craneburne a Cell 
u Monast. Anglic. ut supra. 155 a.  to it.  
He also gave 
x Ibid. 30 b. n. 50  to the Monks of Rochester, certain Lands in Merlaw; and to 
y Ibid. 117 a. n. 30.  the Monks of Gloucester, the Church of S. Cadoc at Lancarvan, with Penham, consisting of fifteen Hides.  
It is reported 
z Mat. Paris, in An. 110●. p. 53. , that a little before the death of King William Rufus, a Foreign Monk attending the Court, upon some business, concerning his Monastery, made relation to this Robert Fitz-Hamon (than a powerful Man with the King) of a marvellous and terrible dream he had the preceding night, viz. That he saw the King come into a certain Church, and with a proud and insolent behaviour, despise those that were then present. Likewise, That he took the Crucifix in his Teeth, gnawed the Arms of it, and almost pulled off the Legs; and, that at length, the Crucifix gave him such a kick with the right Foot, that he fell down in a sound upon the Floor, and that there issued so much flame out of his Mouth, that the smoke thereof, like a Cloud, ascended up to the Stars.  
Moreover, That when he reported what the Monk had told him, the King laughed heartily, and said, This is a Monk, and he hath for lucre dreamt Monkishly, give him five pounds, that it may be seen he dreamt not in vain.  
This Robert Fitz-Hamon took 
a Ord. Vit. 578 D.  to Wife Sibyl, one of the Daughters of Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, and had issue 
b Mon. Angli● Vol. 1. ●54 b. n. 50.  by her four Daughters, Mabell, Hawise, Cicely, and Amice; and being wounded 
c W Malms. 89 a. n. 20.  with a Spear at the Siege of Faleise in Normandy, lost 
d W Malms. 89 a. n. 20.  his Senses, and died 
e W Malms 89 a. n. 20.  soon after, viz. in March, An. 1107. (7 Hen. 1.) Whereupon his Corpse were brought over into England, and buried 
f 〈…〉  in the Chapterhouse at Tewskbury, (to which Abbey he had been a great Benefactor) but afterwards being translated 
g Ibid.  into the Church (betwixt two Pillars on the Southside of the Choir) there was in memory of him, and his Wife, a Mass ordained 
h Ibid.  to be daily sung with this Collect, Miserere quesumus Domine. Which Church he 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f 97.  new built, with the Tower.  
Dying thus without Issue-male, King Henry the First was not 
k Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  willing that so great an Honour should be shared amongst Women; and therefore made 
l Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  two of his Daughter's Abbesses, viz. Cicely of Shaftsbury, and Hawise of Wilton; and gave 
m Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  the third, viz. Amice, in marriage to the Earl of Britanny; reserving 
n Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  Mabell, the eldest, for his own illegitimate Son Robert, whom he thereupon created 
o Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  Earl of Gloucester, and gave 
p Ibid. n. 60. & 155 b.  him that whole Honor.   

Montfort.  
THe first of this Family, of whom I find mention, is, Hugh 
Hugh.  de Montfort, Son 
a W. Gemet 289 A.  of Thurstan de Bastenbergh, a Norman: Which Hugh was commonly called 
b W. Gemet 289 A.  Hugh with a Beard (the Normans at that time being usually shaved) and accompanying William, Duke of Normandy, when he first landed in this Realm, was 
c Gesta Will. Ducis Norm. 〈◊〉 D.  with him in that famoust Battle against King Harold, where the Duke (than Conqueror) was thereupon advanced to the Royal Throne of this Realm. And shortly after (being 
d Ord. Vit. 506 C.  a valiant and expert Soldier) received command 
e Ord. Vit. 506 C.  (with some others) to be assistant unto William Fitz-Osberne, and Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, in the Administering of Public Justice, throughout the whole Kingdom. For which great services he obtained divers fair Lordships, as appears 
f 〈…〉  by the General Survey, viz. Twenty eight in Kent, besides a large proportion of Romeney-Marsh, sixteen in Essex, fifty one in Suffolk, and nineteen in Norfolk; but at length lost 
g W. Gemet. 286 A.  his life in a Duel with Walcheline de Ferrer; leaving issue Hugh 
Hugh.  
h Ibid. 289 B. , his Son and Heir.  
Which Hugh, by ... his first Wife had issue 
i 〈…〉  two Sons, Robert and Hugh: Which Robert was General 
k 〈…〉  of the Army to King William Rufus, in the twelfth of His Reign: But favouring the title of Robert Curthose, in opposition to King Henry the First, was called in question 
l 〈…〉  for his Infidelity. Whereupon, being conscious of his guilt, he got leave 
m 〈…〉  to go to jerusalem, and left all his possessions to the King.  
This Robert gave 
n 〈…〉  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, the Churches of Montfort, Appevil, and Froulancurt; but both he and his Brother Hugh, 
Hugh.  died, 
o 〈…〉 , in a pilgrimage, without issue. And, by his second Wife, left one Daughter, married 
p 〈…〉  to Gilbert de Gant.  
Which Gilbert begot on her a Son, called Hugh 
Hugh.  
q 〈…〉 , (who, from his Mother, she being so great an Inheritrix, assumed the surname 
r 〈…〉  of Montfort) as also one Daughter married 
s 〈…〉  to Simon, Earl of Huntingdon.  
This last mentioned Hugh, called Hugh de Montfort the Fourth, having taken to Wife 
t W. Gemet. 289 A.  Adeline, the Daughter to Robert, Earl of Mellent, joined 
u Ord. Vit. 376 A, B, C.  with Waleran her Brother, and all those who endeavoured to advance William, Son to Robert Curthose, against King Henry the First, in An. 1124. (25 Hen. 1.) Whereupon entering 
x Ibid. 〈◊〉 C, D. Jorevall 1015. n. 10. Mat. Pari● in Anno 1124.  Normandy, with what Forces they could raise, he was taken prisoner 
y Ibid. 〈◊〉 C, D. Jorevall 1015. n. 10. Mat. Pari● in Anno 1124.  with the same Waleran, and continued 
z Ibid. 〈◊〉 C, D. Jorevall 1015. n. 10. Mat. Pari● in Anno 1124.  in durance for full fourteen years; no man interceding for his enlargement, in regard what he had done, was without any provocation.  
When he died, I do not find but that he had issue two Sons, viz. R●bert 
Robert.  
a W. Gemet. 289 A. , and Thurstan 
b Regist. de Thorney, p. 1. f. 10 ●. , as also two Daughters, viz. Adeline, the Wife 
c Ord. Vit. 810 B.  of William de Britolio, and ... married 
d MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Domitia. A. 8. f. 92 ●.  to Richard, Son to ... Earl of Gloucester.  
Which last mentioned Robert, in 1 Hen. 2. took 
e Sigeb. Gembla●. 171 b.  his Uncle Waleran, Earl of Mellent, at a Conference held near the Borough of Bernay. And in An 1163. (9 Hen. 2.) having charged 
f M Westm. in Anno 1163.  Henry de Essex, the King's Standard-Bearer, with cowardice, in fleeing from his Colours▪ upon an Appeal 
g M Westm. in Anno 1163. , and Trial thereof by Duel, vanquished 
h M Westm. in Anno 1163.  him. But all that I have else seen of him, is, That he gave 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 247●. n. 50.  to the Monks of Thorney, the moiety of the Church of Wenge in Com. Rutl. And to 
k Ibid. 641● n. 20.  the Monks of Bermondsey, the Tithes of Langfort, Bod●ey, Wi●es, and Nacheton.  
I now come to Thurstan his younger Brother.  
This Thurstan, 
Thurstan.  being enfeoffed 
l Lib. Rub. in Scacc. 101 ●.  of divers fair Lordships, by Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick, after the Normans-Conquest, built a strong Castle upon an advantageous ascent near to that place, now called Henly, in Arden, in the County of Warwick; which was thereupon called Beldesert, and continued the chief Seat of his Descendants for divers ages. At which Castle, Maud the Empress in King Stephen's time, granted 
m Autogr. nuper penès S. Archer eqaur.  him her Charter for a Market upon the Sunday every week. It is said 
n Regist. de Thorney, p. 1. f. 24. , That he dispossessed the Monks of Thorney of certain Lands lying in Wenge, which his Brother Robert had bestowed on them, by the consent of the Earl of Warwick, of whose Fee they were; and that he would not make any restitution of them, nor discharge a debt in Money which his Brother did owe to the Abbot, nor a Legacy by him given to that Abbey, until King Stephen, by his special Precept, threatened; That if he did not speedily do it, the Earl of Warwick should compel him; and in case of his neglect, the Bishop of Lincoln should see it done. Whereupon he performed what had been so required: And by his special Charter 
o Ibid. p. 4. f. 1. ●.  for the health of his Soul, as also for the Souls of his Wife and Sons; and especially for the Soul of his Brother Robert, and the Souls of all his Ancestors and Successors, granted the one half of the same Town of Wenge, with the moiety of the Church and Mill, excepting the Fee of Thurstan his Esquire, and the Fee of Ralph Fitz-Nigel. For which Grant, those Monks gave 
p Ibid.  to Robert his Son, a Mane of Gold.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon the levying that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, it appears 
q Lib. R●●. ●. 104 ●. , that this Thurstan then held ten Knights Fees, and a fourth part De Veteri Feoffamento, of William, Earl of Warwick. When he died, I have not seen; but to him succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who in 2 Rich. 1. regained 
r Rot Pip. 2 R. 1. 〈◊〉.  the possession of the Manor of Wellesborne in Com. Warr. (commonly called Wellesborne- Montfort,) whereof he had been disseised by King Henry the Second. This Henry gave 
s 〈◊〉 Autogr. penès Praepos. & Scol coll. R Cantabr.  to the Monks of Wotton in Com. Warr. his Mill at Henly▪ with a Message, and some small proportion of Land lying there; and to 
t Ex Autogr. in Offic. Arm.  the Monks of Bordesley in Com. Wigorn. certain Fishing in the River of Avon near Hilborough.  
To him succeeded another Thurstan, 
Thurstan.  who had 
u 〈…〉  great Suits in King john's time with Eustace de Stutevill, and Nicholas de Stutevill, for part of the Lordship of Cotingham in Com. Ebor. And other Lands and Knights Fees in that County. And in 16 joh. had Scutage 
x 〈…〉  of all his Tenants, who held of him by Military service, in regard he had 
y 〈…〉  personally served the King in his Wars in Poictou.  
To the Nuns of Pinley, he gave 
z 〈…〉  the tenth part of all his Household Provision, viz. Bread, Bear, Flesh, Fish, and other things pertaining to his Kitchen; whose munificence therein, had so high an estimation from them, that he and his posterity were thereupon reputed 
a 〈…〉  no less than Founders of that Religious House. And in 18 joh. departed 
b Claus 18 Joh. m. 6.  this life, leaving issue Peter, 
Peter.  his Son and Heir, whose Wardship, during his minority, with the custody of his Lands, was committed 
c Claus 18 Joh. m. 6.  to William de Cantilupe.  
Which Peter in 11 Hen. 3. obtained a special Charter 
d Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 32.  from the King, bearing date 10 Febr. for a weekly Market at 〈◊〉 every Monday (instead of that granted to his Ancestor by Maud the Empress on the Sunday) so also a Fair yearly for three days, viz. the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. Giles. And in 26 Hen. 3. attended 
e Rot. Vascon. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  the King in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; for which respect all his Tenants, by Military service, were required 
f Claus. 27 H. 3. m. 6.  to pay him Scutage, according to the rate of forty shillings for each Knights Fee.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he was one of those who met 
g Rot Fin. 29 H 3 in dorso m. 8.  in the Tournament then held at Cambridge, contrary to the King's Prohibition; for which his Lands were seized 
h Rot Fin. 29 H 3 in dorso m. 8. . But having made his Peace for that transgression, in 32 Hen. 3. he attended 
i 〈…〉  the King into Gascoigne. And, the same year, entered 
k 〈…〉  into special Covenants with William de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, for an intermarriage betwixt each of their eldest Sons, and eldest Daughters: Whereupon they obtained a special Patent 
l 〈…〉  from the King, That in case either of them should die before the accomplishment of such marriage, and his heir in minority, the intended match might notwithstanding hold, saving to the King the custody of the Lands only.  
After which, viz. in 34 Hen. 3. he obtained a Charter 
m 〈…〉  of Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands belonging to his Castle at Beldesert, and divers other places, and in 35 Hen. 3. was made Governor 
n Pat. 35 H 3. m. 9  of Horestan Castle in Derbishire. Moreover, in 37 Hen. 3. he obtained a Confirmation 
o Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  of a Marriage for one of his Sons with Agnes. the eldest Daughter to Roger Bertram of Mitford (a great Baron in the North.) And in 40 Hen. 3. was sent 
p Claus. 40 H. 3. in dorso m. 17.  Ambassador by the King into France. In 41 Hen. 3. being made Warden 
q Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  of the Marches of Wales towards Montgomery, for his better support in that service, he had (at the instance 
r Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  of Prince Edward) the custody 
s Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  of the Counties of Salop and Stafford, as also the Castles of Salop and Bruges, to dispose of the Profits thence arising, as he himself should think best, during the continuance of the Wars with the Welsh; so that, for the first year he did hold those Counties, he should answer nothing to the Exchequer, but at the years end make his account in the King's Wardrobe. And the next ensuing year, was constituted 
t Claus. 4● H. 3. m. 6.  Governor of the Castles of Bruges and Ellesmere 
u Ibid. m 9  in Com. Salop; and likewise Sheriff 
x Rot. Pip. 43 H. 3 Salop. & Staff.  of the Counties of Stafford and Salop; having a special Patent 
y Claus. ut supra m. 5.  from the King to take Toll of all vendible Commodities, coming to the Market of Ellesmere, for the space of five years, for reparation of the Walls of the Castle of Ellesmere.  
In 43 Hen. 3. he attended 
z Pat. 43 H. 3. in dorso.  the King again into France. And in 46 Hen. 3. received Summons 
a Claus 46 ●. 3. in dorso m. 5.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to march with Prince Edward into Wales. But before the end of that year, he was prohibited 
b Ibid. m. 10.  by the King, to fortify his Castle of Beldesert.  
And in 47 Hen. 3. upon 
c Claus ●7 H 3. in dorso m. 5  that Insurrection then made by the Welsh, he had (amongst others) command 
d Claus 7 H 3. in dorso m. 5  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to repair to Hereford on Monday next after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady. In which year he was constituted 
e Pat. 47 H 3. m. 6.  Governor of the Castle of Corff and Shirebourne. So likewise 
f Ibid. m. 7.  the Castle and Manor of Seggewike, which belonged to john Maunsell.  
Howbeit, no sooner had the Rebellious Barons made head at 
g M. Westm. in An●o 1265.  Oxford, where, forcing 
h M. Westm. in An●o 1265.  the King's assent to their unreasonable Ordinances, they caused a choice of twenty four persons to be made, by whose discretion the Kingdom should be governed; but that this Peter showed himself one of the most forward amongst them; being 
i Ibid.  not only one of those twenty four so chosen to rule; but, when all the rest of them, except himself and four others, calmly considering the great confusion, and peril then imminent, by reason of that strange rupture, were content that those Ordinances should be made void, and the King restored to his former condition, he joined 
k Ibid.  with them in opposing it: And in the beginning of April next ensuing, was 
l Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 12.  in Arms against the King at Northampton, where, upon storming of that Town by the Royalists, when many others were taken, he fled 
m M. West. in Anno 1164.  to the Castle; but was constrained the next day to render 
n M. West. in Anno 1164.  himself, with his two Sons, Peter and Robert; who were, all of them, thereupon sent prisoners 
o P●● 48 H. 3. ut supra.  to Windsor Castle: But long they continued not there, for upon the fourteenth of May following, happened 
p MS. in Bibl. Bo●l. (Med. 20) f 120 ●.  that fatal Battle of Lewes in Susse●; where (through 
q MS. in Bibl. Bo●l. (Med. 20) f 120 ●.  the too eager and far pursuit, by Prince Edward, of that Brigade of the Baron's Army, which he had routed) the day being lost, himself, with the King his Father, and many noble persons were made 
r MS. in Bibl. Bo●l. (Med. 20) f 120 ●.  prisoners; those Rebellious Barons then having all in their power, within three days after issued out a Precept 
s Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 13. , in the King's name, under the Great Seal, dated the seventeenth of May, unto Dru de Barentine, at that time Constable of Windsor Castle, requiring him forthwith, to set this Peter de Montfort, and those his two Sons, at liberty.  
Shortly after which Victory, those Barons then agreeing 
t 〈…〉  amongst themselves, that nine select persons should be authorised to exercise Regal Power, whereof three, at least, to be constantly resident at Court, for disposing the custody of all Castles, and managery of other the most important Affairs; as also for the nomination of the Chancellor, Justices, Treasurer, and all other Officers, great and small, who had to do in the Government: This Peter was appointed 
u Ibid.  to be one of those nine. Whereupon (inter alia) they constituted 
x Pat. 48 H. 3. in dorso.  Commissioners to the King of France, and to the Pope's Legate, to reform (as they termed it) and settle the Kingdom; whose names I shall here recite, viz. 
y Pat. 48 H. 3. in dorso.  Henry de Sandwich, Bishop of London, Walter de Cantelupo, Bishop of Worcester, john of Oxford, Bishop of Winchester, Hugh Despenser, Justice of England, Peter de Montfort, (id est, this very Peter) and Richard de Mepham, Archdeacon of Oxford. In which Commission (bearing date at Canterbury, upon Saturday next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, scil. 8 Sept.) there was a more especial power given to this Peter, than any of the rest, viz. 
z 〈◊〉  That whatsoever he should swear to do, the King must be obliged by it. Dantes insuper praefato Petro potestatem jurandi in animam nostram; quod nos, quicquid ipse, in praemissis nomine nostro duxerit faciendum, ratum habeamus & acceptum (these being the words thereof.) And after this, by another Commission 
a 〈…〉 , bearing date at Dover, upon the twenty fourth day of the same Month of September, he was singly sent to the before specified Legate, to treat with him privately about those things; with desire, that he should make as quick a return as might be: The intent of all this their application to the Legate, being no other, then to palliate their disloyal practices towards the King, with fair and specious pretences to the Pope, lest he should thunder out his curses (as he afterwards did) against them.  
Moreover, besides these eminent trusts, it appears, That by the same authority of the King's Great Seal, he was constituted 
b 〈…〉  Governor of Whitenton Castle in Shropshire, 19 Dec. and the next day following 
c 〈…〉  of Hereford Castle; unto which Castle, about the midst of May ensuing, they removed 
d 〈…〉  the King: And on the twentieth of that Month of May, had a Precept 
e 〈…〉  to Walter de Evereus, then Sheriff of Herefordshire, for delivery of the Issues of that County unto him, for the better strengthening of that Castle. Furthermore, that nothing for conveniency, in these high Trusts, should be wanting to him, he obtained by the same Authority, a Grant 
f 〈…〉  of Prince Edward's Lodgings at Westminster.  
During the time of his continuance in this power, certain it is, That he did much mischief, by divers hostile actions: For it appears 
g 〈…〉 , that after the King was restored by that happy Victory at Evesham, in part of recompense for the losses, which Robert Walrand sustained through plunder in his Lands at Kilpeck and Strivele, by this Peter; he had, by the favour of that King, a Grant of all the Bulls, Oxen, and Kine, which were then upon the Lands of Blenleveny in Wales, belonging to this Peter at the time of the Battle of Evesham.  
But lo the instability of earthly greatness, especially that which is raised by disloyal Subjects upon the designed ruin of their rightful Sovereign: For, it was not many days after, that the Prince, making his escape 
h 〈…〉  from that Castle of Hereford (like a sudden flash of Lightning broke through a Cloud,) but, that he raised such a powerful Army, that on the day 
i MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Med. 20) f. 〈◊〉 b. & 121 b.  preceding the Nones of August, next ensuing; he came upon the chief strength of those Rebellious Barons at Evesham in Worcestershire, like terrible Thunder; where, obtaining an absolute Victory 
k Mat. Paris, p. 999. ●. ●0. , this our Peter de Montfort, with divers more of the principal Actors in that Tragedy, was 
Mat. Paris, p. 999. ●. ●0.  slain. Whereupon the then Sheriff of Warwickshire (scil. William Bag●t) received command 
m Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  to extend his Lordship of Beldesert, and all other his Lands in those parts; but proper resistentiam inimicorum, by reason 
n Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  of the power of the Enemy, as the Record expresseth (they having then a strong Garrison in Kenilworth Castle, not far off) being not 
o Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  able to do it; the King directed a Commission 
p Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  to the Abbot of Bordsley, and Prior of Studley, to take notice of the particular numbers of Acres of Land, Meadow, Wood, and Pasture, and the value of each; as also of those his Tenants, who held in Villainage, with the Rents and Services of the Freeholders', and to certify the same into his Exchequer.  
This Peter took to Wife 
q Claus 1● H. 5. m. 18. Cart. 1 ●. 3. m. 1. pe● Inspex.  Alice, the Daughter of Henry de Aldit●ley (a great Baron in Staffordshire) and had issue 
r Claus. 1● H. 5. m. 18. Cart. 1. ● 3. m. 1. pe● Inspex.  by her three Sons, viz. Peter, William, and Robert. Which William had 
s Ex Autogr. penès ●r. N●thersole. eq. aur.  the Manor of Uppingham in Rutland of his Father's gift; and Robert other 
t Pat. 51 H. 3. in. dorso.  Lands in that County; who, notwithstanding his former activeness, on the Baron's part, with his Father, was afterwards received 
u Pat. 51 H. 3. in dorso.  into favorwith the King.  
Having thus finished my discourse of this Peter, I shall observe, that in him this family was in the Meridian of its glory; which thenceforth daily faded: For, being the fourth in Descent from Thurstan, who had been first enriched with such fair Possessions by his Kinsman, the Earl of Warwick's gift (as before is noted) and honoured with divers employments of special trust, through the favour of his Sovereign; being puffed up with ambition, which prompted him to a Confederacy with the Rebellious Barons of that age, he became, at length, partaker of that deserved destruction, which then befell them: And that thenceforth the lustre of his Descendants, though no whit abridged of their ancient Patrimony (in regard of that indulgent Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, which admitted them to Grace upon favourable terms) began daily to diminish; till, in the like fourth Descent, his Male-line was in a manner extinct; much of the ancient Inheritance, with the Castle of Beldesert, their principal Seat, then divolving by Females to other Families; and the memory of his name preserved only in an Illegitimate Offspring.  
I now come to Peter his eldest Son.  
This Peter 
Peter.  fiding with his Father in those his Rebellious Actings before specified, was with him taken 
x Pat 48 H. 3. m. 13.  prisoner at Northampton; in 48 Hen. 3. being, as it seems, the Commander in chief of the Forces then there met; for no less saith 
y 〈…〉  an Author of that time— Horum erat praecipuus Petrus de Monteforti junior, qui ad castrum confugerat, sed in crastino reddidit se. But the next mention I find of him, is, That he was wounded 
z Ibid. in an. 1265. , and taken prisoner 
a Ibid. in an. 1265.  in the Battle of Evesham (where his Father lost his life) and thereupon committed 
b Pat. 56 H. 3 ●. 17.  to Thomas de Clare, unto whom his forfeited Lands were granted 
c Pat. 56 H. 3 m. 17. , and whereof he received 
d Pat. 56 H. 3 m. 17.  the benefit according to the Dictum de Kenilworth: But shortly after, was not only admitted 
e 〈…〉  to grace and favour, to the reinjoying his paternal Inheritance; but had restitution of 
f 〈…〉  an Annuity of fifty five pounds per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer, by himself and his Heirs, which had been formerly granted to his Father, in lieu of certain Woods, lying in the Forest of Rutland, wherein he had quitted his title to that King.  
After which, resolving 
g Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 22.  on a Pilgrimage to S. james in Gallicia, he constituted 
h Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 22.  Humphrey de Hasting, and Richard de Wrenbull, or one of them, his Attorney, to transact his affairs in the mean time: But whether he went the same year, or not, I make a question (viz. 56 Hen. 3.) For, in 3 Edw. 1. he had another Licence 
i Claus. 3 E. 1. in dorso m. 24.  to that purpose; and, within a short space, grew in such esteem with King Edward, that, being employed 
k Claus. 5 E. 1. m. 23.  in his service in those Wars, than had against the Welsh in 5 Edw. 1. he obtained, in the eighth of that King's Reign, a Grant 
l Claus. 8 E. 1. in dorso m. 7.  unto Queen Eleanor of the marriage of john, his Son and Heir, with power, that she should dispose of him in that kind, to whom she pleased. And in 11 Edw. 1. attended 
m Claus 11 E. 1. m. 2.  the King in that expedition then made into Wales, those parts being then totally reduced 
n Tho Walf. p 11. n. 40.  to obedience; for which service he was acquitted 
o Claus 11 E. 1. m. 2.  of fifty pound debt, due by him to have been paid into the Exchequer.  
After which, scil. in 15 Edw. 1. he departed 
p Rot. ●in. 15 ● d 1. m. 15.  this life, leaving issue john 
q Rot. Lin. 15 ● d 1. m. 15.  his Son and Heir, and Elizabeth a Daughter, afterwards married 
r Pat. 20 E. 1. m 9  to William, the Son and Heir of Simon de Montacute; for which Lady, there is yet standing a very noble Monument of Marble, with her Effigies cut to the life, in the Chapel on the North side of the Choir at Christ Church in Oxford, (heretofore the Conventual Church of S. Frideswide) where there was afterwards a Chantry of two Secular Priests, founded 
s Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 23.  to celebrate Divine Service daily for her Soul, and for the Soul of the same William de Montacute; as also for the Souls of john Bokingham, Bishop of Lincoln, Sir Peter de Montfort, her Father; the Lady Maud her Mother; and of john de Montacute, William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, Simon de Montacute, Bishop of Ely, Edward de Montacute; Alice de Aubeny; the Lady Mary Cogan; Elizabeth, Prioress of Haliwell; the Lady Hawise Bavent; the Lady Maud, Abbess of Berking; the Lady Isabel, a Nun at Berking; Children of him the said Sir William de Montacute, and her: And moreover for the Souls of Sir Thomas de Furnivall, her second Husband, Sir Peter de Limesey, her Kinsman, Simon Islip, and for the Souls of all her Parents and Friends.  
I come now to john de Montfort, Son and Heir to the last mentioned Peter.  
This john 
john.  was a Servant 
t Pat. 20 E. 1. m. 9  in Court to King Edward the First, and in the twentieth of Edward the First, obtained, from Queen Eleanor, a Grant 
u Pat. 20 E. 1. m. 9  of the marriage of William, the Son and Heir to Simon de Montacute (before mentioned) to marry Elizabeth his Sister.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he was 
x Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 11.  in the Wars of Gascoigne, and having been summoned 
y Claus. 23 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament, the next ensuing year, amongst the Barons of this Realm, departed 
z Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 59  this life in 24 Edw. 1. being then seized 
a Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 59  of the Manor of Preston in Com. Butl. Acstead in Com. Surr. As also of the Castle and Manor of Beldesert, with the Manors of Wytechirche, Wellesborne, and Ilmindon, in Comit. Warr. leaving issue by Alice, the Daughter 
b Fin. de Diu. Com. Leva●r. xv. Pasch. 14 Ed. 1.  of William de la Plaunch; two Sons, viz. john, 
c Esc. ut supra.  his Son and Heir, at that time five years of age, and Peter; 
d Fin. Levat ut supra.  as also two Daughters, Elizabeth 
e Fin. Levat ut supra.  and Maud, 
f Fin. Levat ut supra.  (the one married to Frevil, the other to Sudley) whose posterity afterwards came to possess a great part of the Inheritance belonging to this Family. For john, 
john.  their elder Brother, who had been summoned 
g Claus. 17 E. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament, to sit with the rest of the Barons of this Realm, in 7 Edw. 2. (and the same year received his pardon 
h Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1. n. 15. in cedulâ.  for the murder of Piers de Gaveston, wherein he had a hand) then marched 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2 m. 5.  with our English Army into Scotland, and there lost 
k H. Knighton ...  his life in the Battle of Strivelin, without issue; Peter his Brother having none legitimate.  
Which Peter 
Peter.  was 
l Ex 〈◊〉. penès. Walt. D. A●●on.  first in Holy Orders, but after his Brother's death, enjoying the Inheritance; was (notwithstanding his sacred Function) so dispensed with, that he betook 
m Ex 〈◊〉. penès. Walt. D. A●●on.  himself to the World, and became 
n Ex 〈◊〉. penès. Walt. D. A●●on.  a Knight; and standing loyal to King Edward the Second, in the time of that great defection, when many adhered to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, was joined in Commission 
o Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 3.  with William de Beauchamp, and Roger de Ailesbury, for the safe custody of the City of Worcester, in 15 Edw. 2. And in the twentieth of that King's Reign, was constituted 
p Rot. Fin. 20 Ed. 2. m. 4.  Governor of Warwick Castle, then in the King's hands, by reason of the Earl of Warwick's minority.  
This Peter took to Wife 
q Ex Autogr. penès S. Montfort Ar.  Margaret, Daughter to the Lord Furnival, but by her had issue no more than one only Son, called Guy; betwixt whom, and Margaret, one of the Daughters to Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, there was a Marriage 
z Northumb. f. 113 b.  in 21 Edw. 3. by virtue of a special Dispensation 
a Northumb. f. 113 b.  from Roger de Northburgh, than Bishop of Coventrey and Leichfield, having authority from Pope Clement the Sixth for the same, in regard they stood allied in the third and fourth degrees of consanguinity. Which marriage was designed 
b Ibid.  by this Peter, and that Earl, for the better founding a firm league of friendship betwixt them, and their Posterities, in regard that many Suits had been betwixt their Ancestors, by reason that their Lands, in divers places, lay contiguous. Shortly after which Marriage, there was an Estate 
c Fin. de Diu. Com. Levat. Oct ab. Hil. 22 E 3.  in Tail made of the Castle and Manor of Beldsert, with divers other Lands lying in the Counties of Warwick, Nottingham, Rutland, and Surrey; whereby, for want of issue by him the said Guy and Margaret, they were, after the decease of the said Sir Peter, to remain unto Thomas de Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwick, and Catherine his Wife, and the Heirs of that Earl. Which Earl having obtained such a title in Reversion, in 35 Edw. 3. (this Guy being then dead without issue) Entailed 
d Fin. de. Diu. Com. Levat. 3 Sept. 〈◊〉. 37 E. 3.  the same upon Thomas, his Son and Heir, and the Heirs-male of his Body; and for lack of such issue, on William his second Son (afterwards Lord Bergavenny) and the Heirs-male of his Body; and for want of such issue on his own right Heirs.  
But all this while Sir Peter de Montfort was living: Which Sir Peter had Summons 
e Claus. de iisdem 〈◊〉 in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 Edw. 3. to the three and twentieth of that King's Reign, inclusive. And having had issue 
k Esc. 13 H. 4.  by an old Concubine, called Lorade Vllenbale (Daughter 
l Ex A●togr. penès S. Montfort.  to one Richard Astley of Ullenhale, in Com. Warm.) took care for their advancement, as may appear by those Lands they enjoyed, whereof I have elsewhere 
m 〈◊〉 of Warw. illustr.  taken notice. And, being grown an old man, made his Testament 
n Wittlesey, p. 111.  bearing date on Sunday next after the Conception of our Lady, Anno. 1367. (41 Edw. 3.) by which he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friar's Preachers at Warwick, whereunto he gave ten pounds, that those Friars should pray for his Soul. To the Nuns of Pinley, he gave ten marks, for the like purpose; and to the Lady Lora de Astley (his old Paramour) than a Nun there, an hundred shillings. To his Kinsman Sir Baldwin Frevill the elder, Knight, twenty pounds. To his Son Richard de Montfort, all his Silver, and gilt Plate; as also all his Goods movable, and unmovable, lying in his Manor of Kingshurst, in Com. War. and Odes, in Com. Wilts. Bequeathing likewise an hundred pounds to certain-Priests, to pray for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all the faithful deceased; appointing, that all his old Servants should be rewarded, at the discretion of his Executors: and within two years after, died; as appears by the Probate of his said Testament: leaving issue Sir john Montfort Knight, his Son and Heir; whose Posterity, in the Male line, flourished 
o Antiq. of Warw. ut supra.  for divers ages afterward, at Coleshill, in Comitat. Warw. until the attainder 
p Antiq. of Warw. ut supra.  of Sir Simon Montfort, Knight, in the time of King Henry the seventh; the Descendants of which Sir Simon do still continue at Bescote, in Com. Staff.   

Fitz-Gerold.  
RObert Fitz-Gerold, 
Robert.  being one of the Witnesses 
a Mon Angl. Vol. 1. p. 44. l. 19  to King William the Conqueror's Charter, granted to the Monks of Durham, in Ann. 1082. (15 Will. Conque) at the time of the General Survey, possessed 
b Donesd. in iisd. Comitat.  two Lordships in Berkshire, nine in Wiltshire, three in Dorsetshire, one in Somersetshire, and ten in Hantshire.  
To him succeeded Alexander Fitz-Gerold; 
Alexander.  who in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
c 〈…〉  levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, in right 
d 〈…〉  of Alice de Rumeli his Wife, Heir of Skipton in Craven, certified 
e 〈…〉  the Knight's Fees belonging to that Honour, which were in number twelve de Veteri Feoffamento and eight de Novo (the Inheritance whereof divolved to the Earls of Albemarle, through Cecilie Daughter and Heir to the same Alice by a former Husband.) And to this Alexander, succeeded Warine Fitz-Gerold, 
Warine.  Chamberlain 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 691. a. ●. 10.  and Treasurer 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 691. a. ●. 10.  to King Henry the second.  
Which Warine, ratified 
* Plac. in Com. Somers. 11 Edw. 1.  the Grant made by Alice de Rumeli, of the moiety of Helthwait, to the Nuns of Arthington, in Comit. Ebor. and confirmed 
h 〈…〉  to the Monks of Kirkestede, the grant of a Quarry of Stone at Wassenbroc, given to them by Conan Duke of Britanny.  
To this Warine 
Warine.  succeeded another Warine, who, in 2 Ric. 1. being 
* 〈…〉  at Messana in Sicily, with King Richard, then on his journey towards the Holy-Land, in aid of the Christians against the Infidels; was a witness 
i 〈…〉  to that agreement then and there made, betwixt that King, and the King of Sicily: and in 8 R. 1. was acquitted 
* 〈…〉  of the second and third S●●tage of Normandy; In to Ric. 1. he gave 
k 〈…〉  an hundred marks, for the like seizin of the Manor of Dadington, in Com. Oxon. as his Mother had at the time of her death.  
And in 1 joh. paid 
l Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Oxon.  five hundred marks, for Licence to marry ... the Widow of Henry de Cornbull. Moreover in 2 joh. being one of the Barons attending King john at Lincoln, he was (amongst others) a witness to the Fealty then performed by William King of Scotland, to that King. And in 5 and 6 joh. was Sheriff 
m Rot. Pip. de iisd. an●. Cantab. & Hu●t.  for the Counties of Cambridge and Huntendon. In which sixth year he obtained a Charter 
n Cart. 6 Joh. m 7.  for Free-Warren in all his Lands at Harewode, in Com. Ebor. and in 10 joh. a grant 
o Cart. 11 Joh. n. 13.  for a weekly Market, and Fair yearly there.  
In 13 joh. upon 
p 〈…〉  collection of the Scutage of Wales, this Warine Fitz-Gerold, was acquitted 
q 〈…〉  from the charge thereof, for those twenty four Fees and an half, which were of the Barony of William de Curci; and then belonging 
r 〈…〉  to him, in right of his Wife, the Daughter and Heir to the said William. In 16 joh. he was 
* Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 3.  with the King in Poictou.  
But in 17 joh. he took part 
s M. Paris. 262. l. 2●.  with the rebellious Barons; for which (as it seems) his Lands were seized: for it appears 
t Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  that in 18 joh. Alice de Curci his Wife, had for her maintenance an assignation of the Manor of Dunhamonel, in Com. Glouc. (part of the Lands of john de Pratellis) and all the stock of the said Warine, her Husband. But it was not long after, that this Warine died; for in 2 Hen. 3. Falcase de Breant, performing his Homage, had Livery 
u Claus. 2 Hen. 3. m. 5.  of all his Lands, having then married 
x Claus. 2 Hen. 3. m. 5.  Margery his Daughter and Heir; Widow 
y Claus. 20. ●. 1. m. 4.  of Baldwin de Redvers Earl of Devon: which Margery, in her pure Widowhood, gave 
z Ex. Coll. R. Gl. ●.  to the Canons of Bolton, in Com. Ebor. her Mills at Harwode, in that County, for the health of the Soul of Warine Fitz-Gerold her Father, and Alice de Curci her Mother.  
By another Record, it appeareth 
a Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 24.  that this Mergaret had an elder Sister called joan, married to Hugh de Nevil; who in 9 Hen. 3. had Livery of the moiety of the Manor of Newnham, in Com. Oxon. in her right.  
But after this; viz. in 37 H. 3. I find mention of Henry Fitz-Gerold, who at that time attended 
b 〈…〉  the King into Gascoigne: Which Henry gave 
c 〈…〉  certain Lands in Sebrihtesworth to the Monks of Reading.  
This Henry was Brother 
d 〈…〉  to the last mentioned Warine; and married Ermentruda (called also Ermingardis) Daughter and Heir of Roger Talebot of Gainsburg, in Com. Linc. (Widow of William de Grendon) for whose marriage 
e Nouz O●l. 12 Joh.  he paid a Fine of an hundred shillings, and upon whose account it was, that the same King granted to him a Market 
f 〈…〉  to be held every Wednesday at his Manor there: and left issue 
g 〈…〉  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Alice, married 
h 〈…〉  to ... de I Isle; from whom the Lords l'Isles of Rugemont did descend, as I shall elsewhere show.   

Croun.  
WIdo (or Guy 
Guy. ) de Creon, who came 
a 〈…〉  into England with William the Conqueror, held 
b 〈…〉  at the time of the general Survey, threescore and one Lordships (or a great part of them) in Lincolnshire, the seat of his Barony being at Friston, in the Province of Holland, or at Button- crown, in that County.  
To this Guy succeeded Alan de Creon: 
Alan.  Which Alan, in King Stephen's time, founded 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 1, 443. a. b.  a Priory of Benedictine Monks, at Fristone, beforementioned; and annexed 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 1, 443. a. b.  it, as a Cell, to the Abbey of Crowland; his Brother Godfrey being 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 69. a. 60.  at that time Abbot there.  
He likewise gave 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 389. n. 10.  half a Carucate of Land in Beltone, to the Monks of St. Mary's in York, and to 
g Ibid. 77●. a. ●. 60.  the Abbey of Swineshead in Lincolnshire, one Ox-gang and an half of Land in Burton.  
This Alan, by 
h 〈…〉  Muriel his Wife, had issue 
i 〈…〉  Maurice de Croun, 
Maurice.  who in 2. Hen. 2. gave 
k 〈…〉  the King an Hawk, and a Girfalcon: And in 12 Hen. 2. 
l 〈…〉  upon levying the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
m 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees to be twenty and an half de Veteri Feoffamento, and four and an half de Nov●; for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
n Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Linc.  fifteen pounds.  
After this; viz. in 20 H. 2. the King, having built 
o 〈◊〉. de Diecto. 575 n. 40. & 50.  a strong sort at Ancenis, on the confines of Nants, and Anjou, committed the custody 
p 〈◊〉. de Diceto. 575. n. 40. & 50.  thereof, together with the Provinces of Anjou, and Maine, unto this Maurice: and had him in such high esteem; that upon 
q Jorvall. 1134. n. 30. 40. & 50. Gerv Dorobern. 1442 40, & 50.  that memorable Accord, made betwixt Lewes King of France and himself, the same year, whereby they entered into a firm League 
r Jorvall. 1134. n. 30. 40. & 50. Gerv Dorobern. 1442 n. 40, & 50.  to assist each other against any persons whatsoever; and to take 
s Jorvall. 1134. n. 30. 40. & 50. Gerv Dorobern. 1442 n. 40, & 50.  upon them the Cross, for a Voyage to the Holy-Land, this Maurice was 
t Jorvall. 1134. n. 30. 40. & 50. Gerv Dorobern. 1442 n. 40, & 50.  made choice of by King Henry, for one of the three Barons unto whose arbitrement (with three Bishops, as many being chosen on the other part) for the better establishing this Amicable League, those differences betwixt King Henry and King Lewes, touching Alverne, Castle-Radulph, and the Minute-Fees and boundaries of their Lands in Berry, was totally referred.  
In 28 Hen. 2. this Maurice gave 
u Rot. Pip. 28 H. 2. Linc.  a Fine of two hundred marks to the King, for his Licence to marry the Widow of Albert Gresle, and to enjoy her Dowry. Moreover, he was a Benefactor to the Knight's Templars, by the gift 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 533. n. 30.  of three Bovates of Land in Burton, Siford, and Lamberd, unto them: And by Clarice 
x Ibid. 444. n. 30.  his Wife, left Issue Guy, who in 34 Hen. 2. gave 
z Rot. Pip. 34. H. 2. Linc.  an hundred forty six pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, for Livery of his Father's Lands: As also another 
* Pat. 16 Joh. m. 2.  Son called Peter.  
Which Guy, 
Guy.  in 1 Ric. 1. went 
a R. Hoved. 385. a. n. 40, & 50.  with that King in his famous Expedition, which he then made into the Holy-Land: and was 
b R. Hoved. 385. a. n. 40, & 50.  one of his undertakers for the full performance of all things agreed on, by that memorable Accord, then made by King Richard, with Tan●red King of Sicily, through whose Country he was to pass.  
But of him I have seen no more, then that he had issue, by 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 444. ●. n. 30. & 40.  Isabel his Wife, one only Daughter called Petr●●ill; who being his Fleir and wedded 
d Ibid.  to William de Longchamp, had issue 
d Ibid.  Henry. And that after the death of the said William, she was married 
d Ibid.  to Oliver de Vaux; and by him left issue 
e Ibid.  john de Vaux; of which Families I have elsewhere spoken.  
After this I meet with another Maurice; 
Maurice.  who in 56 Hen. 3. styling 
f Cart. 56 H. 3. m 4.  himself a Knight of the Diocese of Anjou (in France) granted all his 
g Cart. 56 H. 3. m 4.  hereditary right in the Lordships of Hamme, Waletone, Northetone, Combe, and Ewelle, lying in the County of Surrey, unto Sir Robert Burnell Knight, and his Heirs.   

Lincoln.  
OF this name, I find 
a 〈…〉  one Alan de Lincoln, 
Alan.  a Baron in that great Council held at London, in 15 Will. Conq. which Alan had two Daughters, who were his Heirs, as it seems; viz. Margaret the Wife 
b 〈…〉  of Ranulph de Bajo●is (sive, Baieux) and ... of 
c 〈…〉  Humphrey de Albini.  
About this time also there was another, bearing the same surname; viz. Alured; 
〈◊〉.  who, at the time of the general Survey held 
d 〈…〉  Wimentone in Bedfordshire, and fifty one Lordships in Lincolnshire. Which Alured, with Robert his Son, gave 
e 〈…〉  Gillingeham, and Bruge, to the Priory of Montacute, in Com. Somers.  
This Robert, 
Robert.  in 3 Steph. held 
f 〈…〉  the Castle of Warham, in Com. Dors. against King Stephen, on the behalf of Maud the Empress.  
To him succeeded another Alured; 
Alured.  who in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
g Lib. R●b. in Scac●. Dors.  levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
h Lib. R●b. in Scac●. Dors.  his Fees de Veteri ●●offamento, to be in number twenty five, and about three de Novo; for all which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Dors.  sixteen pounds fifteen shillings six pence. And in 16 Hen. 2. was Sheriff 
k Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Dors. & Somers.  of the Counties of Dorset, and Somerset, for the one half of that year: So likewise from that time, till 
l Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Dors. & Somers.  the end of the 21 year of the same King's reign.  
In 5 Ric. 1. he gave a Fine 
m Rot. Fin. 5. R. ●. 〈◊〉  to the King of two hundred Marks, for liberty to marry whom he should please: and in 8 Ric. 1. was acquitted 
n Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. D●●s. & Somers.  of twenty five pounds three shillings four pence, then due by him to the King, for the third Scutage of Normandy.  
This Alured gave 
o Mon. Ang▪ Vol. 1. 429. b. ●. 40.  to the Nuns of Clerkenwell, in the Suburbs of London, an yearly Rent of twenty shillings, issuing out of his Mill at Harford, with Albreda his Sister, who was veiled 
p Mon. Ang▪ Vol. 1. 429. b. ●. 40.  there. But in 10 R. 1. he died 
q Rot. Pip▪ 10 Ric. ●. Dors. & Somers. ; whereupon Albreda his Widow gave 
r Rot. Pip▪ 10 Ric. ●. Dors. & Somers.  to the King a Fine of twenty pounds, for licence to marry again.  
To this last mentioned Alured succeeded another Alured; 
〈◊〉.  who in 1 joh. was one of those that held 
s 〈…〉  the Castle of Winchester, for the King. And to him another Alured, his Son and Heir. Which Alured, in 24 Hen. 3. paid 
t 〈…〉  an hundred pounds for his Relief: and in 42 Hen. 3. had Summons 
u 〈…〉  to attend the King at Chester, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incu●sio●s of the 〈◊〉: but died 
x Esc. 48 H. 3. n. 19  in 48 Hen. 3. being then seized 
y Esc. 48 H. 3. n. 19  of the Manors of 〈◊〉, and L●ngeton, in Com. Dors. with the Adve●son of the Church; A●eford, and Duntisse, with the Chapel of Duntisse; as also of the Manor of Celes, which was given 
z Ibid.  in Frankmarriage with Maud his Mother. Likewise of the Manor of Norton, also given 
a Ibid.  in Frankmarriage with Al●reda his Grandmother: and of two Knights Fees in 〈◊〉, and Pinford; leaving Robert Fitz-Payn, Son of Margery, his elder Sister; Beatrix the Wife of William de Goviz, his second Sister; and Albreda de Lincoln, his third Sister, his 
b Ibid.  next heirs; all of full age: and joan his Wife surviving, who had 
c Claus. 48 H. 3. m. 5.  the Manors of Akeford, and 〈◊〉, with the Advousons' of the Churches of those Lordships, assigned to her, for her Dower.  
Which Robert Fitzpain, and William de Goviz, for 
d Rot. Fin 48 Hen. 3. m. 3.  their good service on the King's behalf, in the Battle of Lewes, as the Record expresseth, were in 48 Hen. 3. acquitted 
e Rot. Fin. 48 Hen. 3. m. 3.  from payment of the Relief due, upon the death of the before-specified Alured de Lincoln, their Uncle: And, doing their Homage 
f Rot. Fin. 48 Hen. 3. m. 3.  had Livery of the Lands, hereditarily descended to them by his death; viz. the Manor of Winterborne, with the Advouson of the Church, to the said Ribert Fitzpain; and the Manor of Langeton, to Albreda the other Sister, for her purparty. [But in truth it was for fight there against the King: for when they were thus acquitted, the King was Prisoner; and the rebellious Barons, having the power of his Seal, acted what they pleased in his name.] Which Albreda died 
h 〈…〉  without issue, in 6 Edw. 1. Whereupon they the said Robert Fitzpain, and William de Goviz, entering 
i 〈…〉  upon the Lands whereof ●he died seized, without Licence, were constrained 
k 〈…〉  to procure a Pardon of Intrusion.   

Crispin.  
AT the time of the general Survey, made by King William the Conqueror, it appeareth, that Milo 
Milo.  Crispin had 
a 〈…〉  great possessions in England, viz. in Berkshire seven Lordships, in Wiltshire twelve, in Surrey two, in 〈◊〉, three, in Bedfordshire three, in 〈◊〉 twenty eight, and in Oxfordshire thiry three. And having wedded 
b Testa de Nevil, sub ti●. Honoris de Walingford.  Maud the Daughter and Heir, to Robert d'oy by ... his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Wigod de Walingford, with whom he had 
c Testa de Nevil, sub ti●. Honoris de Walingford.  the Honour of 〈◊〉 (in Berkshire) made the Castle of Walingford his principal seat.  
This Milo in 7 Hen. 1. for service 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 105. b. n. 40.  done to him in his sickness, by 〈◊〉 Abbot of A●endon, gave 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 105. b. n. 40.  to the Monks of that House, an Inn at Col●roc, in their road to London, with half a Hide of Land: and sent Gilbert Pipard, his Steward, and W●rin his Priest, to deliver possession 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 105. b. n. 40.  thereof upon the Altar at Abendon. To the Abbey of Bec in Normandy, he gave 
g Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 954. b. ●. 40.  the Lordship of Swynes●●●●, and all the Tithes of his Demesnes belonging to the Honour of Walingford. But upon his death 
h 〈…〉  without issue, which happened in 7 Henr. 1. this Honour with all his Inheritance, besides, was disposed 
i 〈…〉  of to Brie●●●● fill. Contitis.  
¶ Of this Family (I presume) was also William 
William.  Cris●●n; who in 
a ●sapn●  that War which King William the Conqueror had against Henry King of France, in Normandy, was 
b 〈…〉  one of his chief Commanders.  
In Ann. 1106. (7. Non. 1.) this William adhering 
c 〈…〉  to Robert C●rthose, against King Henry the first, was taken Prisoner 
d 〈…〉  in that fatal Battle of Tenerchebray, wherein all the power of Carthose was utterly vanquished; and Normandy, thereupon utterly subdued: And shortly after; viz. in 11 Hen. 1. taking 
e 〈…〉  part with that great Rebel, Robert de Belesme Earl of Shrewsbury, was banished 
f 〈…〉  out of Normandy: yet, about three years after received 
g 〈…〉  into favour again.  
Howbeit afterwards, scil. 19 Hen. 1. he joined 
h 〈…〉  with Lewes King of France, against the same King; and in that great Battle at Nugent, where King Henry was victorious, encountered 
i 〈…〉  him with such courage, that he broke 
k 〈…〉  his Head: but the King returned such fierce strokes upon him; that he selled him from his Horse, and took him Prisoner.  
All that I shall farther say of him, is, that he gave 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 953. 5●.  to the Abbey of Bec, in Normandy, the Church of Droecurt, with the Lands and Tithes thereto belonging: as also 
m Ibid. 954. b. n. 10.  the Lordship of Tilla, in the Diocese of Lyseux.   

Limesi.  
AT the time of the general Survey 
a 〈…〉  made by K. William the Conqueror, Ralph de Limesi 
Ralph.  had great possessions in this Realm; viz. in Devonshire four Lordships, in Somersetshire seven, in Essex three, in Norfolk two in Suffolk eleven, in Northamptonshire one, in Warwickshire one, in Hertfordshire four, and in Notinghamshire eight. Shortly after which, he enjoyed 
b R. Moved, 347. a. n. 40.  also the Lands of Christina, one 
c R. Moved, 347. a. n. 40.  of the Sisters to Edgar Etheling; and amongst them Ulverlei, 
d Ex V●●. membr. in bib. 〈◊〉.  in Warwickshire, where he had 
e Ex V●t. mem●r. in bibl. 〈◊〉  one of his principal Seats; himself and his Posterity bearing the title 
f Ex V●t. membr. in bibl. 〈◊〉.  of Barons thereof; but now (through the alteration which time hath made) so obscured, that there is scarce any notice taken of it, known to the adjacent Inhabitants; nought thereof remaining, except a large Moat, and great Banks, whereon ancient 〈◊〉 do grow, situate upon the Northwest part of 〈◊〉 Parish; by the Vulgar called 〈◊〉; and said to have been a Castle. Of which place, this Ralph 
g Regist. S. Albani, in bibl. Cotton.  gave two parts of his Tithes, to the Church of Piritone, in Com. Hertf. by him founded. 
h Regist. S. Albani, in bibl. Cotton.   
But afterwards, bearing a venerable respect to the Abbey of St. Alban, he bestowed 
i Mo. Angl. Vol. ●. 331. ●. n. 40. ● 331. b.  thereon this Church of Piriton; as also 
k Mo. Angl. Vol. ●. 331. ●. n. 40. ● 331. b.  the Church of Hertford, which he had likewise built 
l Mo. Angl. Vol. ●. 331. ●. n. 40. ● 331. b.  and endowed 
m Mo. Angl. Vol. ●. 331. ●. n. 40. ● 331. b.  with divers Lands and Tithes, there and in other places: In consideration, 
n Ibid. n. 30. & 40.  whereof the Abbot of St. Alban placed 
o Ibid.  therein six of his Monks, to celebrate Divine Service, for the Soul of him the said Ralph, and Hadewyse 
p 〈…〉  his Wife, and all his Posterity; receiving 
q 〈…〉  him as a Brother and Monk; as also 
r ●span  her, as a Sister into their Fraternity; with promise 
s 〈…〉  to bury them both at St. Alban, unless that Cell of Hartford, should arrive to such Honour, as that they had rather lie there; and to perform 
t 〈…〉  the like solemn Office for him as for any one Monk.  
Moreover, he consented 
u 〈…〉  that she the said Hadewyse, should bestow upon this Cell at Hartford, the Lands of Nigell de Bradwell, which were of her Dowry: upon condition, 
x 〈…〉  that so long as she lived, she should have three prebend's therein: and that, after her death, another Monk should be admitted 
y 〈…〉  thither, to pray for the Soul of her and her Husband: And after that Monk, another 
z ●span , perpetually. To which Grant, amongst other, Raer his Son, and Robert de Stadford, his Nephew, were 
a 〈…〉  Witnesses.  
To this Ralph de Limesi succeeded Alan 
Alan.  his Son and Heir; who bestowed 
b Ibid. 332. b. n 40.  on those Monks at Hartford, the Church of Ichentone, in Com. Warw. and gave 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 529. b. & 545. a.  to the Knight's Templars, his Manor of Bradwell, with the Church; as also 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 529. b. & 545. a.  forty Acres of Land in that Town, with 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 529. b. & 545. a.  certain Meadows at Cotismore, and a Mill at Filknich.  
And to him succeeded Gerard 
Gerard.  his Son and Heir; who for 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1 332. b. n. 10  the health of his Soul, and the Souls of Amice his Wife (Daughter 
* Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellis, &c penès Remem. Regis in S●acc.  of Hanelade de Bidun) and john his Son, gave 
g Mon Angl. ut supra.  to those Monks of Hartford, half a Yard-land in Piriton, as also a Croft 
h Ibid. n. 40.  called Grascroft, in Ichentone, and 
i Ibid. n. 50.  two Yard-land in Hicleford.  
To which john, 
john.  Hugh his Son and Heir, who died 
k Plac. de T. Trin. 27 Hen. 3. Rot. 5. Hertf.  issueless, succeeding; this Barony of Limesi came to be divided 
l Plac. de T. Trin. 27 Hen. 3. Rot. 5. Hertf.  betwixt Hugh de odingsell's, Grandson to that Hugh de odingsell's a Fleming, who married 
m Plac. de T. Trin. 27 Hen. 3. Rot. 5. Hertf.  Basilia; and David de Emdsey a Scot, Son of David, Husband 
n 〈…〉  of Alianore, Daughters to the beforementioned Gerard.   

Braose.  
THat William de Braose, 
William 1.  who first settled, here in England, was by Extraction a French man, is evident from that Charter 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. n. 30. etc. Et 581. a. n. 10.  which he made to the Monks of St. Florence at Salmure (now vulgarly called Somars) in France, of the Church of St. Gervase and Prochase, at Braose, with the Tithes and Toll of his Mills there; as also of Timber for their Buildings, Fuel for their Fire; Paunage for their Swine in his Woods; Fishing throughout all his Waters; and one Carucate of Land, with certain Meadows in that Lordship. Likewise of the Church of Cortelles, with one Carucate of Land, and a Mill there: and at S●ocete, of whatsoever was of his own Demesne. Moreover, of what he had in Demesne, out of the Church at Seurei.  
By which Charter he also added 
b Ibid.  of his Possessions in England, the Churches of St. Peter at S●l●; of St, Nicholas at Brembre, of St. Nicholas at Shoreham, and St. Peter at Uipount (all in Sussex) with the Tithes and Rents thereunto belonging: Likewise 
c Ibid.  the Church of Scapelei, and one Plow-land, with the Oxen and Cattles belonging thereto; as also free Pasturage in his Plains; and Customs in his Forests and Waters as well in England, as Normandy. Which Charter bears date in the Church of St. George at Bauquervill, the third day preceding the Purification of our Lady, in the tenth year of William the Conqueror's Reign. Whereupon the Monks at Salmure, sent over part of their Covent, to Sele, and made it a Cell 
d Ibid.  to that their Monastery.  
That his Lands in England were of no small extent, is evident from the General Survey; where it appears 
e 〈◊〉. lib. ; that he then had the Lordships of Sudcote in Berkshire, Essage in Wiltshire, Tadorne, and Bocheham in Surrey; half a Hide of Land in Neteham-Hundred in Hantshire, in Dorsetshire twelve Lordships, and in Sussex no less than forty one, which for brevity's sake I omit to name.  
To this William succeeded Philip de Braose, 
Philip.  his only Son; 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 58●. b. l. 37.  who, in 9 Will. Rufi, was 
g Ord. Vit. 722. D.  one of those, that adhered to the King against Robert Curthose Duke of Normandy; and in 4 Hen. 1. came to an agreement 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 972. 2. n. 40, 50, & 60.  with the Abbot of Fescamp, at Salisbury, in the presence of the King and Queen, concerning some claim made by the said Abbot to certain Lands in stainings in Sussex, which was a Cell to Fescamp: but being afterwards rebellious 
i H. H●nt. 217 b. n. ●0. M. Paris. in ann. 1110. p. 64. ●. 40.  to King Henry, he was disherited 
k H. H●nt. 217 b. n. ●0. M. Paris. in ann. 1110. p. 64. ●. 40.  of his Lands in 10 Hen. 1.  
As to his works of Piety, I find that he gave 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 908. b. l 1.  to the Abbey of Lewes, in Sussex, four of his Salt-works in Brembre: To 
m Ibid. 973. 2. n. 50.  the Monks of Salmure, the Prebend of Geffrey de Brembre; and upon 
n Mon. Ang Vol. 1. 581. b. n. 20.  his going to Jerusalem, confirmed 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 581. b. n. 20.  the Grants made by William his Father, to the Abbey of St. Florence at Salmure.  
This Philip, by Berta 
p Ibid. n. 40.  his Wife, Daughter 
q Ib. 557. ● n. 〈◊〉.  of Milo Earl Hereford; and one of the three Sisters and Coheirs 
r Ib. 557. ●. n. 〈◊〉.  to William Earl of Hereford, of whose Inheritance he had 
s Ibid.  all the Lands of Brecknock, Ower-Went, and Gowher, left issue two Sons; viz. 
t Ibid. 55●●. n. 40.  William and Philip.  
Which William 
William ●▪  succeeded 
u Ibid. 55●. a. n. 60.  in all that great Estate of his Father and Mother. That which I first find memorable of him, is; that, in 3 Hen. 2. he gave 
* Rot. Pip. 3 H. 2 Suss.  to the King a thousand marks of Silver, for his part of the Honour of Barstaple, in Devonshire, the right he had thereto being (as I conceive) from jobel de Toteneis, whom he calls 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 685 ●. 61.  his Grandfather; but I rather think he means his Great-Grandfather; id est, Father to the Wife of William de Braose, his Grandfather; it being evident from what hath been said, that his Mother's Father was Milo, Earl of Hereford. For after the death of William the Conqueror, 
y Ib. 1024 ●. n 30.  King William Rufus expelled this johel de Toteneis (though for what Offence I find not) and gave 
z Ib. 1024 ●. n 30.  his Lands unto Roger de Novant.  
In 10 Hen. 2. this William de Braose, was 
a Ex Regist Archiep Cart. (per R. Gl S.)  one of the Witnesses to that Recognition, then made by the King, touching the people's Liberties. And in 19, 20, and 21 Hen. 2. underwent 
b Rot. Pip de iisdem. Ann.  the Sheriflalty of Herefordshire.  
In 24 H. 2. the King (being 
c R. Hoved 324. a. n. 10.  then at Marleburg) gave 
d R. Hoved 324. a. n. 10.  unto him the whole Kingdom of Limeric, in Ireland, for the service of sixty Knights Fees, to be held of the same King, and of john his (younger) Son.  
It is reported 
c 〈…〉  of this William, that, harboring some evil purposes towards the Welsh; under colour of friendship, he did, about this time invite Sitsylt ap Dysnwald, and Geffrey his Son, with a great number of the most Worshipful men of Gwentland, to a Feast at the Castle of Bergavenny, which Castle he had received of them by composition, and that they doubting no harm, being come thither, he brought in a Company of Armed men upon them, and murdered them all; and having so done, went forthwith to Sitsylt's House (not far from thence) slew Cadwaladar, his Son, before his Mother's face, and destroyed the House.  
Moreover, it is farther said 
d 〈…〉  of him; that detaining certain Lands, which had been given to the Chapel of St. Nicholas at Aberhooni; it so happened, that the Priest serving there, whose name was Hugh, saw, in a Vision, a Reverend Person assisting him; and heard him speak these words, Go tell thy Lord, William de Braose, who presumeth to hold these Possessions which were anciently given to this Chapel in pure Alms, this saying, Hoc aufert ●●iscus quod non accipit Christus; dabis impio militi, quod non vis dare Sacerdoti; and that thereupon the Priest went to the Archdeacon of Landu, and relating what he had seen and heard; the Archdeacon told him, they were the words of St. Augustine; and showed him where: adding, that the detinue of Tithes should be improsperous.  
In 33 Hen. 2. as one of the Barons of Devonshire, upon 
e 〈…〉  levying the Scutage of Galweie, he paid 
f 〈…〉  twenty eight pounds, in regard he was not then with the King in his Army there. And in 1 Ric. 1. was put to a new composition 
g 〈…〉  with that King, for his part of the Honour of Berstaple, giving 
h 〈…〉  four hundred seventy seven pounds, six shillings and eight pence.  
In 2 Ric. 1. he gave 
i 〈…〉  the King a thousand marks for the Wardship of the Heirs of Gilbert de Monemuthe. And in 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 R. 1. was again Sheriff 
k 〈…〉  of Herefordshire.  
In 6 Ric. 1. he paid 
l 〈…〉  fifteen pounds for john de Monmouth, upon levying the Scutage for the King's Redemption: but was acquitted 
m 〈…〉  from the Scutage of Normandy, the same year, in regard he was then in person with the King.  
About this time, Rese Prince of Wales, besieging 
n 〈…〉  the Castle of pain in Elvel, belonging to this William, was pleased 
o 〈…〉  to draw off his forces, upon an amicable composition, then made between them.  
In 7 Ric. 1. this William, and Oliver de Traci, the other sharer in the Honour of Berstaple, came to an accord, 
p 〈…〉  touching that Barony: by which it appears, that Oliver did pass his title to the inheritance thereof, unto this William; he thereupon being content, that Oliver should hold all those Lands for his life; and receive an Annuity of twenty pounds from him for term of his life also. And in case the said Oliver should die, leaving no issue by his then Wife, and born after the date of this agreement; that then all those Lands should remain to this our William and his Heirs for ever: But if the same Oliver should have such an Heir, so born as aforesaid; then that the Manor of Freminton, with the appurtenances, should come to this William and his Heirs, with five Knights Fees there mentioned.  
In 1 joh. upon levying the Scutage, assessed after the King's Coronation, he accounted 
* Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Hertf.  thirty marks for the Scutage of john de Monmouth; and forty five marks and an half, for the Scutage of Adam de Port.  
In 2 joh. the King granted 
r Rot. Norm● 2 Joh. m. 2.  unto this William and his Heirs, a special Charter, dated at Faleise in Normandy; that no Sheriff or other of his Officers should, for the execution of their Offices, lodge within the Lands of his Honour of B●aose; but that his own Officers should give Summons for all the Pleas there, belonging to the King: As also, that the King's Justices Itinerant, whensoever they were to come into the Baliwick of Faleise, should sit at Braose, and there hold plea of all things belonging to the King, receiving entertainment, for one day, at the cost of this William. And moreover, by this his Charter, granted to all the Tenants of this William, within that his Manor at Braose; that they should be exonerated, not only from all Carriages, and Aid to the Sheriff, or Constables of Faleise; but from all Customs of Victual whatsoever, which should be bought or sold at Faleise.  
In the same year this William de Braose purchased 
s R. Moved. 463. b. n. 40. & 50.  of King john, for the sum of five hundred marks, all the Lands of Philip de Wirecestre, and Theobald Walter, in Ireland: but Philip de Wyrecestre recovered part of his again by a strong hand; and Theobald, by the help of his Brother Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, compounding for five hundred marks, repossessed his again; and became his liegeman.  
If this were the Honour of Limeric (as I suppose it was) then is our Historian mistaken in the Sum: for the Record 
t Obla●● 2 Joh. m. 15. Videses Cart. a Joh. m. 15.  expressly says, that in this second year of King john, he gave the King five thousand marks for the Honour of Limerit; excepting the City and Advouson of the Bishopric, and Abbeys.  
In 5 joh. the King bestowed 
u Cart. 5 Joh. m. ●.  upon him ten pound Lands at from in Herefordshire, which were part of the Possessions of Stephen de Longchamp.  
To this William and his Heirs, it was, that King john granted 
x Plac. Parl. 30 E. 1. 234.  (or rather confirmed) the whole Land of Gowher (lying within the precincts of Kaermerdynshire, in Wales) to hold by the service of one Knights Fee.  
In 5 joh. he gave 
y Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Suss. Claus. 6 Joh. m. 6.  a Fine of a thousand pounds to the King, for the Widow of Hugh Bardulf, to be Wife unto one of his Sons. It should seem that she thereupon married john de Braose; and that he died soon after: For in 6 joh. the King issued out his Precept 
z Claus. 6 Joh. m. 6.  to the Barons of his Exchequer; requiring them, that in case fifty pounds of that money were then paid; they should take no more than twenty five pounds, of the remainder, and acquit this William of all the rest. Within two years following, that Widow gave 
a Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Warw. & Leic.  to the King two hundred marks, and five Palfreys, that she might not be distrained to marry again, but continue a Widow as long as she pleased; and that she might enjoy her right, to her Father's Barony.  
In 7 joh. this William de Braose gave 
b Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 7.  eight hundred marks, three Horses for the great Saddle, five ... Chacuros, twenty four ... Sen●as, and ten Greyhounds, to have Livery of the Castles of Grosmont, Skenefrith, and Lantelio, which were of his inheritance; and which he held 
u 〈…〉  of the King by the service of two Knights Fees.  
In 10 joh. the King perceiving 
* 〈…〉  that this his Realm was interdicted by the Pope; and therefore fearing 
x 〈…〉  more mischief, sent 
y 〈…〉  Soldiers to all the great men of England; especially to those of whom he stood in any doubt; requiring 
z 〈…〉  Hostages from them, to the end he might the better reduce them to his Obedience, in case they should be absolved from their due Allegiance by his Holiness.  
Whereupon some delivered up their Sons, and others their Nephews, and near Allies. Coming at length to this William, and requiring from him the like Hostages, they found a Rub: for Maud his Wife stepped out, and told them, in short, that she would not suffer any of her Children to come into the King's Hands, in regard he had basely murdered his own Nephew Arthur, whom he ought to have treated honourably.  
But William rebuked her, for speaking thus rashly, and said if he had in any thing offended the King, he was ready to make satisfaction, according to the judgement of the Court, and the Barons his Peers; upon assignation of a certain day, and place, without giving any Hostages.  
Whereupon the Messengers returning, and reporting to the King what had passed, he presently sent his Soldiers and Officers to seize upon him privily, and bring him to his presence: but William having notice thereof, fled forthwith, together with his Wife and Family, into Ireland.  
As to this story of King John's dealing with him, it is in another manner related by some. One 
a jon. Angl. ●. 2. 66. b. 60.  saith (viz. a Monk of Lanthony) that this William, having War with his great Adversary Gwenhunewyn; conquered him, and slew more than three thousand of the Welsh, in one day, at Elvel (viz. on the morrow after the Feast of St. Laurence the Martyr, Ann. 1198. which falls out in, the last year of King Richard the first) and, that for this cause, King john disherited him, and banished him the Kingdom, without any formal judgement; and that in this Exile he died. As also, that Maud his Wife, with William his Son and Heir, were then likewise cast into Prison, and there died: which Prison, 
b 〈…〉  was the Castle of Corf.  
Another delivers it thus 
c 〈…〉 . This William de Braose, Son to Philip de Braose Lord of Buelt, held the Lands of Brecknock, and Went, for the whole time of K. Hen. 2. Ric. 1. and King John's Reigns, without any disturbance, until he took to Wife the Lady Maud de St. Walerie; who in revenge of Henry de Hereford, caused divers Welsh men to be murdered in the Castle of Bergavenny, as they fate at meat: And that for this, and some other picked quarrel, King john Banished him and all his out of England: Likewise, that in this Exile, Maud his Wife, with William called Gam, his Son, were taken and put in Prison; where she died, the tenth year after her Husband fought with Wenbunnyn in Elvail; where he slew above three thousand Welsh. And goeth on thus, An. 1208. 10 joh. (which agreeth with what Matth. Paris hath delivered upon this matter) all England and Wales, being interdicted by the Pope; upon the sixth Kalends of May, King john seized upon the Lands and Castles of this William de Braose; and Banished him and his as before hath been said. And, that whilst he was thus in exile, Peter Fitz Herbert obtained of the King the third part of his Lands at Brecknock; viz. Blenlevenny, Talgard, and Walashire. Moreover, that after this, Giles, one of the Sons of this William (than Bishop of Hereford) as his next Heir, outed Peter, in regard he had no just title to that Estate. And, not long after, that, this Bishop Giles, being reconciled to the King; and thereupon readmitted to the Possession of those Lands, enjoyed them all his time; and died in Ann. 1215. leaving them to his Brother Reginald.  
But, after all these various relations; let us now hear the substance of the King's own report, which is upon Record, 
d 〈…〉  though with a little mistake, for it runs in the name of King Henry the second. Whereas it should be King john; Geffrey Fitz-Piers (who is one of the Persons mentioned therein) being then justiciarius Angliae, and not in King Henry the second's time.  
This 
e 〈…〉  William de Braose, being indebted to the King, in the Sum of five thousand marks of Silver, for the Province of Munster, in Ireland, which had been demised to him; and paying nothing at all of five years, though he had made divers promises, and appointed his own times: and being, moreover, indebted, for the Farm of the City of Limeric, for five years also; and having paid no more than an hundred pounds, which he delivered at Rouen, in part of what was due: It was resolved, that, according to the Custom of this Realm, and the Law of the Exchequer (there having been full five years' neglect) his Chattels should be distreined, for satisfaction therein. Whereof having notice, he caused them to be conveyed out of the way, so that no distress at all could be found: command was therefore given to Gerard de Achiis, the King's Bailiff for Wales, that for this debt he should distrein his Goods within that Territory. Whereupon Maud de Haia, Wife to this William, and William Earl Ferrer, his Nephew; as also Adam de Port, who had married his Sister, with other of his friends came to the King, then at Gloucester, and entreated that he might be admitted to his presence, to give him satisfaction in the premises. Which being granted, and the King immediately removing to Hereford, he there attended him, and delivered up three of his Welsh Castles, viz. Hay, Brecknock, and Radnoure, to be held by the King, until those debts were paid, and satisfaction given for his transgression within such a compass of time, as then was assigned him at his own request: laying moreover all his Lands in England to pledge, for performance of what he thus undertook; and likewise giving Hostages; viz. his Son William de Braose the younger, and one of the Sons of Reginald de Braose, as also four of the Sons of some of his Tenants. Notwithstanding which, he made no performance at all in any of his promises; but, after some time, when Gerard Acbiis, the King's Bailiff, unto whom the King had committed the custody of those Castles, sent to the Constables of them; that they should repair to him for receipt of their pay, which he used to make Monthly unto them, this William, having advertisement of their absence, brought his two Sons, William and Reginald, with a multitude of the Country people, and attempted entrance into each of them: and when he saw that he could not effect what he aimed at, went to Leominster, in Herefordshire, burnt half the Town, and slew and wounded divers of the King's Officers and inhabitants thereabouts. Likewise discerning, that Gerard de Achiis thereupon began to raise the Country, he fled with his Family into Ireland, and was there entertained by William Martial, Walter Laci, and Hugh Laci, though he was the King's Enemy; and for forfeiture of all he had here in England, had left the Kingdom; but that William Marshal, and the rest, to excuse themselves, signified to the King, that they would undertake he should come in within a certain time limited, and make satisfaction for those his Offences: and in case he failed so to do, they would not harbour him any longer, nor suffer him to stay in Ireland.  
Howbeit, this promise being not observed by any of them, the King raised an Army with purpose to go into Ireland, but, whilst he was making such preparation, this William came to the King's Officers there, and craved of them safe conduct to come into England, to make his peace with the King: Whereunto they assented, taking his Oath, that he would so do; but no sooner was he landed in Wales (having left his Family in Ireland) then that he endeavoured to do more mischief.  
In the mean time, the King's Fleet (wherein his Army was) being come to Pembroke, William, Earl Ferrer, repaired thither; and having obtained leave from the King, to know the purpose of this William, returned answer, that he desired to come nearer; so that he might, by his immediate Messenger, have speech with him. Which being granted, he came to the water side at Pembroke, and made offer of forty thousand marks, to purchase his peace, and to have restitution of all his Castles and Lands, as well in England, as in Wales, which had been seized on for those his Rebellious Exploits.  
Whereunto the King answered, That he knew full well it was not at all in the power of William, to perform what he had so offered; but rather of his Wife, then in Ireland; and that he should have safe conduct to go thither, to confer with her, and his friends there, concerning the Fine he had proposed; and to ratify such Agreement, as should be made betwixt them; and if they should not accord thereupon, to return again into Wales, in the same condition he then stood. But to this not consenting, he stayed in Wales, and after the King was gone into Ireland, did more mischief by burning of Houses.  
Maud de Haya (his Wife) likewise hearing that the King was arrived in Ireland, fled into Scotland, with her Sons, William and Reginald, and all her own Family; and with her, Hugh de Lacie: But when the King came to Karrickfergus, he received advertisement from Duncan de Carri● of Galwey, that he had taken her, and her Daughter, Wife of Roger de Mortimer Son, together with William de Braose her Son; and his Wife, with their two Sons; but that Hugh de Lacie, and Reginald de Braose, her younger Son, were escaped. Whereupon the King sent two Ships for them, under the conduct of john de Curcy, and Godfrey de Crancumb.  
Being thus brought to the King, she made offer of that Fine of forty thousand marks, whereof the King accepted, but within three days after (repenting her bargain) she said she could not make it good. The King therefore, departing from Karrickfergus, for England, and taking her, with her family, along with him, she again offered him the forty thousand marks, with a penalty of ten thousand marks more, in case she paid it not: Whereupon the accord was put in writing, and sealed on each part, both their Oaths being likewise given for performance thereof; and not only so, but the Seals of those Earls and Barons, who were then present, for attestation thereto; days of payment being appointed accordingly.  
And because the Sheriff of Herefordshire had proceeded against her Husband as a Malefactor, in regard of the mischief he had done in that Country, and should have Outlawed him thereupon; the King, by reason of this Composition, commanded the Sheriff to respite the same, till his return into England.  
Moreover, upon his return, having her and her company at Bristol, under Guard, she there petitioned that her Husband might have leave to come to her: Which being granted, he was admitted to the presence of the King, and freely expressed his consent to make payment of the Fine. In order therefore unto it, the King sent a servant of Geffrey Fitz-Piers, than Justice of England, to go along with him, that he might have no impediment in his passage, in regard he had been noted for so great a Malefactor.  
But after all this, when the first day of payment came, the King sending his said Justice of England, Geffrey Fitz-Piers, and likewise the Earls of Salisbury and Winchester, with divers other great Men, unto Maud, the Wife of this William, for the Money; she plainly told them, they must expect nothing; she having no more Money in her Purse then twenty four marks of Silver, twenty four shillings of Besants, and fifteen ounces of Gold; so that neither then, nor ever after, any thing could be expected from her, or from her Husband.  
Which being made known to the King, he presently commanded, that Proclamation should be made from one County to another, for this great Malefactor; and in case he came not in, according to the Laws of the Realm, then to be Outlawed.  
Thus far the King's Narrative.  
From these various Relations therefore, it is no easy matter to discover what his demerits were; but what usage he had at last, take here from the credit of these two Historians who lived near that time.  
This year, viz. An. 1210. (12 joh.) quoth 
f 〈…〉  Matthew of Westminster, the Noble Lady Maud, Wife of William de Braose, with William, their Son and Heir, were miserably famished at Windsor, by the command of King john; and William, her Husband, escaping from Scorham, put himself into the habit of a Beggar, and privately getting beyond Sea, died soon after at Paris; where he had burial in the Abbey of S. Victor, on the Eve of S. Laurence. And Matth. Paris, putting his death in An. 1212. (which differs a little in time) says 
g Mat Paris, p. 221. 9 , That he fled from Ireland into France, and dying at Ebula,, his Body was carried to Paris, and there honourably buried in the Abbey of S. Victor.  
But after these great troubles in his later days, I shall now say something of his pious Works: To the Monks of Lira in Normandy, he gave 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 98▪ 〈…〉  the Church of Orsesleve. And being 
i Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. p 558 a. n. 50 & 60. Et ibid. b. n. 10. , by Inheritance from his Mother, Lord of Bergavenny; he gave 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p 558 a. n. 50 & 60. Et ibid. b. n. 10.  to the Monks of that Priory, all the Tithes of his Castle there, viz. of Bread, Wine, Bear, Cider; all manner of Flesh, Fish, Salt, Honey, Wax, Tallow; and in general, of whatsoever should be brought thither, and spent there: And moreover, two marks of Silver out of his Lordship of Espines'; and two marks of Silver yearly out of his Lands in England, so soon as God should enlarge them to forty pound per annum: As also the Toll on the Market day, within the Gates of that his Castle. Which gift he so made to those Monks of Bergavenny, upon condition, that the Abbot and Covent of S. Vincenti in Maine (to which, this Priory of Bergavenny was a Cell) should daily pray for the Soul of King Henry the First; as also for the soul of him the said William, and the Soul of Maud his Wife.  
And it is observed 
l Itin. Cambr. p. 72 & 73.  of him, that in his usual Communication he would reverendly use the Name of God, viz. In God's name let this be done, or, If it please God; or, By God's grace; so likewise in all his Letters he wrote. Moreover, that in his journeys, whensoever he came into a Church, or beheld a Cross, though he were then discoursing with another, he would leave off, and betake himself to this devotions; and having said his Prayers, return to his former discourse: Likewise, when he met any Children in the way, he would salute them courteously, to the end he might have a return, with the benediction of Innocents'.  
By Maud his Wife, called 
m Ibid. 557 a. n. 60.  Maud de S. Waleric, he had issue William (who was famished with her at Windsor) Giles, Bishop of Hereford, and Reginald (as before hath been observed) and four Daughters, viz. joan 
n Ex. Co●l. R. Gl. S. , who was the Wife 
o Ex. Co●l. R. Gl. S.  of Richard Lord Percy, (a great Baron in the North) Loretta wedded 
p Testa de Nevil Devon.  to Robert Fitz-Parnell, Earl of Leicester, who had 
q Testa de Nevil Devon.  with her in Marriage the Lordship of Tavestoke in Com. Devon. with thirteen Knights Fees; Margaret, 
r Cart. 2 Joh. m. 20. , the Wife of Walter de Lacie; and Maud, Wife 
s History of Wales by D. Powel, 256.  of Griffith, Prince of South Wales.  
Of Philip his Brother, all that I have met with, is, That after the Conquest of Ireland, upon the return of King Henry the Second, thence, amongst other persons of note, which he left behind him there, he was 
t Itin. Cambr. p. 165.  one, and under him twenty Soldiers.  
As to the Lands of this great, but unhappy Man, it appears 
u Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Devon. , That in 11 joh. the Sheriff of Devon accounted for Toteneys, Cornwrthy, Barstople, and Lappeford, and that the stock of Cattle upon some other, was sold for the King's use: For in 12 joh. William de Nevil accounted 
* Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Hants.  for eighty four pounds, and five shillings, for three hundred thirty seven Kine (part of the number of seven hundred and four) which came from his Lands, each Cow then rated at five shillings.  
Moreover, as to his Barony of Brembry, it was, 
x Testa de Nevil Suss.  then in the hands of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (by reason of this his forfeiture) and the Rape of Brembry, in the King's possession. Which Barony, as it was then certified, had been held 
y Testa de Nevil Suss.  from the Conquest, by the said William, and his Ancestors, by the service of ten Knights Fees.  
Berdestaple likewise, with fifteen Knights Fees (which also were part of his possessions) was given 
z Ibid. Devon.  by King john, to Peter Fitz-Herbert. And the Castle and Town of Toteneys, with the Lordships of Cornworth and Lodeswell, were assigned 
a Ibid. Devon.  by the same King unto Henry, the Natural Son of Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, commonly called Henricus filius Comitis.  
It is said 
b History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 〈◊〉, 272. , that Giles, Bishop of Hereford, (Son to the last mentioned William de Braose) being an adherer to the Rebellious Barons against King john, sent his Brother Reginald to Brecknock; and that the people there receiving him as their Lord, he got possession of all his Castles, viz. Bergavenny, Penkelhy, Castell-Gwyn (or White Castle) Grosmunt, and the Isle of Cynuric; and that, when the Bishop came thither himself, they delivered unto him the Castles of Aberhodny, Hay, Buelth, and Blaynlhysny; and that he to strengthen himself in that Country, promised Castell-Payn, Clune, with all Elvell, to Walter Vachan, the Son of Eneon Clyd.  
But after some time, the wrath of King john was well assuaged; for (being 
c Pat. 18 Joh. m 9  at Brem●ry in Sussex, in the last year of His Reign) he gave 
d Pat. 18 Joh. m 9  way, that Reginald de Braose, third Son to this William the Elder, should have safe conduct to come to his presence, to do his homage and fealty; and granted a great part of his Father's Lands unto him, upon the same Fine and Agreement, as Giles, Bishop of Hereford, his elder Brother, had made with him for the same.  
And King Henry the Third, in the first of His Reign, intimating to this Reginald, by a friendly Message 
* Claus H. 3. m. 24. , That in case he would be an obedient Subject, he should repossess all his Lands upon the same Fine and Agreement, as Giles, Bishop of Hereford, his Brother had made with King john; he thereunto complying, had accordingly Livery 
e Pat. 1 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Castle and Honour of Toteneys, and likewise 
f Ibid. m. ●.  of the Honour of Barstaple.  
Of the Honours of Cnappe and Brembry, he had possession before, as it seems; for in 2 Hen. 3. (which was about one year after) he passed 
g Pat. ●●. 3. m. 1.  over his title to them both, unto William his Son and Heir, in the presence of the King at Wallingford. In which year he manifested his loyalty to King Henry, being 
h Claus. 2 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  with him in his Army at Newark.  
All which being done 
i History of Wales, by D. Powel▪ p. 277.  without the privity of Leweline, Prince of Wales, who had confederated 
k History of Wales, by D. Powel, p. 277.  with the Rebellious Barons against the King, young Rees, and Owen, Sons 
l History of Wales, by D. Powel▪ p. 277.  to Maud, Sister of this Reginald, rose 
m History of Wales, by D. Powel▪ p. 277.  in Arms against him, and won all his Territory of Buelth, except the Castle: And so soon as Leweline himself knew thereof, he grew so highly incensed, that he entered 
n History of Wales, by D. Powel▪ p. 277.  the parts of Brecknock, with an Army, and laid Siege to Aberhody, the chief Town of that Country; but the Burgeffes making composition with him, he marched 
o History of Wales, by D. Powel▪ p. 277.  over the Black Mountains to Llangrue; unto which place, this Reginald soon came with six Knights, and desiring his pardon, not only obtained 
p Ibid.  it, but also the Castle of 〈◊〉, as a pledge of his special savour, the custody whereof he committed 
q Ibid.  to Rees V●chan.  
Upon lovying the first Scutage of King Henry, this Reginald paid 
r 〈…〉  forty five marks six shillings six pence, for twenty two Knights Fees, an half, six and tenth part, for the Barony of Adam de Port. And in 5 Hen. 3. the Welsh having again besieged his Castle at Bu●lt, he obtained Aid 
s 〈…〉  from the King, to preserve it from destruction.  
But of him I find no more, then that he took 
t 〈…〉  to Wife Gracia (by some called Grifild) Daughter and Coheir to William de Bruer●, and died 
u 〈…〉  in 6 Hen. 3. whereof the King being advertised, he presently sent 
x 〈…〉  his Steward, viz. William de Cantilupe, to make Livery 
y 〈…〉  of his Castles unto William 
William 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉.  his Son: But it seems he had not all of them, until some years after: For in 12 Hen. 3. the Sheriff of Herefordshire, had command 
a 〈…〉  to give him possession of the Castles of Radno● and Huntingdon, which did belong 
a 〈…〉  to Reginald his Father.  
In this year the King raised 
b 〈…〉  the siege of Montgomery Castle, at that time made by the Welsh, wherein Hubert de Burgh, than Justice of England, on whom he had bestowed it, was 
b 〈…〉 . Which Hubert, having 
c 〈…〉  cut down a vast Wood thereabouts, by reason it was a receptacle to those rude people, began to build 
d 〈…〉  another Castle there, in a place called Cridie, (by its natural situation impregnable) and named 
e 〈…〉  by himself Hubert's Folly, wherein he had 
f 〈…〉  assistance from this ou● William de Braose; but William then foraging too far, amongst the Welsh, had the ill hap to be taken 
g 〈…〉  prisoner by them; and for his redemption, was forced to pay 
h 〈…〉  two hundred marks, which he borrowed 
i 〈…〉  of William de Briwere, his Uncle, passing 
k 〈…〉  unto him all his right in Snodynt●ne for the same.  
This William de Braose, being suspected 
l 〈…〉  of overmuch familiarity with the Wife of Leweline, Prince of Wales, (Sister of King Henry) was by him subtly invited 
m 〈…〉  to an Easter Feast; but after the entertainment was over, was 
n 〈…〉  charged therewith by Leweline, and cast 
o 〈…〉  into Prison; where he suffered death 
p 〈…〉  by a barbarous murder. Some 
q 〈…〉  say he was hanged, and the Wife of Leweline with him. Upon news whereof, the King granted 
r 〈…〉  the custody of all his Lands to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke.  
This last mentioned William de Broase (so fatally murdered) had to Wife 
s Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 557 b. n 40.  Eve, the Daughter of Walter Marshal, Sister to Richard marshal Earl of Pembroke. Which Eve in 14 Hen. 3. had assigned 
t Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 6.  for her Dowry, all her said Husbands Lands in Brecknock, Went, Kinton, Radenor, Kingston, Erleston, S. Elere, and ●oteneis; the Castles excepted, which the King retained in his own hands; by whom he left issue 
u Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 67 a. n. 10.  four Daughters his Heirs, viz. Isabel, who became the Wife of 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 67 a. n. 10.  David, Son of Leweline, Prince of Wales; Maud, the Wife 
y Ibid. n. 20.  of Roger Lord Mortimer, of Wigmore; Eve, the Wife 
z Ibid. n. 40.  of William de Cantilupe; and Eleanor 
a Ibid. n. 40.  of Humphrey de Bohun.  
To 
b Ibid. 325. b. n. 1●.  Isabel (afterwards married 
c Ibid. 325. b. n. 1●.  to Peter Fitz-Herbert) came 
d Ibid. 325. b. n. 1●.  the Lands of Blaynleveny and Talegard: To 
e Ibid. 325. b. n. 1●.  Maud, the Lands 
f Ibid. 325. b. n. 1●.  of Radnor, S. Clere, Ampoyt, Pel●neeg, 〈…〉: To 
g Ibid.  Eve, the Honour 
h Ibid.  and Lands of Bergavenny: and to 
i Ibid.  Eleanor, the 
k Ibid.  Honours of Brecknock and Ha●.  
But Eve the Mother, stood 
l 〈…〉  in the King's displeasure for a time, by 
m 〈…〉  reason of the War which he had with Richard Martial, sometime Earl of Pembroke, her Brother (as it seems) Howbeit, in 18 H. 3. she was again received into favour, and had 
n 〈…〉  Livery of the Castle of Hay: as also 
o Ibid. n. 10.  of the Castle of Toteneis, which was 
p Ibid. n. 10.  of her Dowry.  
In 21 Hen. 3. the King gave her Licence 
q Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 9  to receive Aid of all vendible commodities, sold at her Market of Hay, towards the charge of Walling and Fortifying of that Town. And in 24 Hen. 3. gave command 
r Claus. 24. H. 3. m. 1●.  to Gilbert Martial, Earl of Pembroke, to restore unto the Heirs of this last mentioned William de Braose, the Barony of St. Clere, being their Rightful Inheritance, whereof she died 
s Claus. 24 H. 3. m. 1●.  seized; and whereof the said Earl possessed ● himself upon the death of Leweline, late Prince of Wales.  
Having thus done with the Line of Reginald de Braose, 
〈…〉.  the third Son of William de Braose, called Senior. I now come to William, the eldest son of William the elder, commonly called Will●●●m junior.  
This William took to Wife 
u Pat. 17 Joh. m. 2●.  ... the Daughter to R. Earl of Clare, with whom he had 
x Pat. 17 Joh. m. 2●.  the Town of Buckingham in Frankmarriage; and by her had issue William, and Anu●●● 
y Pat. 16 ● 3. m. 2.  a Daughter; Wife 
z Pat. 16 ● 3. m. 2.  of Hugh de Mortimer, unto whom, William her Father gave 
a Pat. 16 ● 3. m. 2.  a hundred shillings Land, in Cherleton and Chiriton, for maintenance, during her Widowhood.  
In 5 Hen. 3. the Welsh making a perambulation 
b Matth. Westm in eodem an▪  betwixt their own Country and England, for stating the bounds of each, did 
c Matth. Westm in eodem an▪  much injury to some, especially 
d Matth. Westm in eodem an▪  to the Land, sometime belonging to this William: But more I cannot say of him, then that he was so famished at Windsor, as hath been already observed; and that he left issue john, who was surnamed 
e 〈…〉  Tadody, and privately nursed 
f 〈…〉  up at Gowher by a Welsh-woman.  
Which john, 
john.  being in 
g 〈…〉  in minority at his Father's death, was, with his Lands committed 
h 〈…〉  to the custody of Giles his Uncle, than Bishop of Hereford; and, after the Bishop's death, to 
i 〈…〉  Reginald his other Uncle. And when he came of age, levied 
k 〈…〉  a Fine to his said Uncle Reginald, of all those Lands in Wales (which came afterwards to be shared betwixt the four Daughters and Coheirs of William, the Son of the said Reginald) whereby he covenanted. 
l 〈…〉 , That they should remain to the said Reginald, and his Heirs for ever.  
This john had a Grant 
m 〈…〉  from the King, to himself and his Heir, bearing date 25 April, 12 Hen. 3. of the Lordships of 〈◊〉, Skenefrith, and Lenti●●och, in Wales, with the Castles and Advousons' of Churches to them belonging, to be held by the service of one Knights Fee, and an half. He was also possessed 
n Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Barony of 〈◊〉 in Sussex▪ and likewise 
o Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castle and Honour of Sweynsey (in 〈◊〉) and died 
p Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  at his Castle of Brembre, in 1● Hen. 3. by 
q 〈…〉  a fall from his Horse, his Foot sticking in the 〈◊〉.  
Upon whose death, the King gave command 
r Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 35. History of Wales by D Powel, p 279. Claus. ut supra.  to the Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, to seize the Lordship of Buckingham, which was of the Dowry 
s Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 35. History of Wales by D Powel, p 279. Claus. ut supra.  of Margaret his Wife, 
* Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 35. History of Wales by D Powel, p 279. Claus. ut supra.  Daughter of Leweline, Prince of Wales, and to deliver 
t Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 35. History of Wales by D Powel, p 279. Claus. ut supra.  the same to Peter de Rievaulx (a great Man in that age) to be by him detained, until 
u Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 35. History of Wales by D Powel, p 279. Claus. ut supra.  such time, as she, the said Margaret, did render unto him, the two Sons of her late Husband, john de Braose; and committed 
x Pat. 19 H. 3. m 5.  the custody of the Castles of Brembre and Cnappe, unto Richard Earl of Cornwall, to be by him kept, till the Heir of the said john should arrive to his full age. Which Margaret was afterwards married 
y Esc. 5 E. 1. n. 32. Buck.  to Walter de Clifford.  
This john had issue 
z Esc. 5 E. 1. n. 32. Buck.  William de Braose, 
〈…〉  who in 41 Hen. 3. when 
a Claus 41 H. ●. in dorso m. 6. Ibid. 42 H. 3 in dorso m. 11.  Leweline ap Griffin had raised a great Army, to the danger of the Marches of Wales, was commanded 
b Claus 41 H. ●. in dorso m. 6. Ibid. 42. H. 3 in dorso m. 11.  by the King to make all the strength he could, for the safeguard of his own Marches (about Gowher.) And the next year following, had Summons 
c Claus 41 H. ●. in dorso m. 6. Ibid. 42. H. 3 in dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Ch●ster, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to restrain the insolences of the Welsh.  
In 44 Hen. 3. he was required 
d Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17. , amongst other the Barons of the Marches, to repair into those parts, for the defence of them against the hostile invasions of Leweline; and to obey 
e Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  the commands of Roger de Mortimer, their General, in defence of the Marches.  
In 47 Hen. 3. the Lands of this William being seized 
f Claus. 47 H. ●. ●. 4. Dorset.  upon by those great Men, who had been in Arms against the King, were by the Kings command again restored 
g Claus. 47 H. ●. ●. 4. Dorset.  to him.  
In 48 Hen. 3. he was 
h Claus. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  one of those Barons, who undertook, that the King should stand to the Award of Lewes, King of France, touching the differences, which were then betwixt him and the other Barons.  
In 9 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
i Cart 9 E. ●. ●. 24.  of Free-Warren in all his Lands at Bedinge, Widelington, Kinesberne, Findon, Waschington, Hoke lafoy Stock, Cherseworth, and Greenstead, in Sussex.  
In 14 Edw. 3. having been 
k Rot. de Scu●ag. Wall. de An. 10. usque an. 18 Edw. 1. m 4.  with the King in his Welsh expedition, he received 
l Rot. de Scu●ag. Wall. de An. 10. usque an. 18 Edw. 1. m. 4.  Scutage of all his Tenants, in the Counties of Surrey, Sussex, Wilts, Gloucester, and Dorset; and in 19 Edw. 1. departed 
m Claus. 19 ●. 1. m 10.  this life, leaving William 
n Rot. Fin. 19 E. 1. m. 15.  his Son and Heir; as also another Son, called 
o Plac. Pa●l. 20 E 1. p. 111.  Richard. Which William 
William.  being of full age, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 19 E. 1. m. 15.  of his Lands; and soon after came to this Agreement 
q Claus. 19 E 1 in dorso m. 7.  with Mary, his Father's Widow, concerning her Dowry, viz. That 
r Claus. 19 E 1 in dorso m. 7.  instead of the Lands in Sussex, and of Gowher in Wales, whereof her said Husband died seized; she should enjoy, during her life, the Manors of Findon, Wassington, Sedgewick, Greenstead, Kinesberne, and Bedinge, excepting the Pasturage upon the Hill towards Lewes, saving to the said William his Royalty in the Barony of Brembre.  
Moreover, in 22 Edw. 1. he had Summons 
s Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  (8 june) amongst other of the great Men, to attend the King with speed, wheresoever he should be in England, to advise touching the weighty affairs of the Realm. And, about the beginning of September following, was 
t Ibid in dorso m. 7.  one of those that took shipping at Portsmouth, with Horse and Arms, for a voyage into Gascoigne, in the King's service.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he attended 
u Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. ●7.  the King into Flanders; and in consideration 
x Pat. 26 E. 1. m. 32.  of his good service there, obtained the marriage * of john, the Son and Heir to Roger de Mowbray, to the intent that he should 
y Pat. 26 E. 1. m. 32.  marry Aliva his Daughter.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 1●.  in Scotland in the King's service; and in 29 Edw. 1. was 
a Rot. Sco●. 29 Edw. 1. m. 7.  there again, being of the retinue 
b Rot. Sco●. 29 Edw. 1. m. 7.  to Edward, Prince of Wales.  
In 30 Edw. 1. there was a great dispute 
c Plac Parl. 30. E. 1. p. 234. & ●.  in the Parliament, then held at Westminster, betwixt this William, and the King's Officers for ●aermerdingshire, touching the Privileges and Liberties belonging to Gowher-Land, where he claimed 
d Plac Parl. 30 E. 1. p. 234. etc.  Royal Jurisdiction and Cognizance of all Pleas there arising; for which he did prescribe 
e Plac Parl. 30 E. 1. p. 234. etc.  not only from the time of King john, who granted 
f Plac Parl. 30 E. 1. p. 234. etc.  to William his Ancestor and his Heirs, the whole Land of Gowher, as it is there alleged to hold by the service of one Knights Fee; but, that the Earls of Warwick, anciently owners thereof, did exercise 
g Plac Parl. 30 E. 1. p. 234. etc.  that Jurisdiction. Of which difference no conclusion was then made.  
In 32 Edw. 1. this William was 
h Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 7.  again in the Wars of Scotland; and in such favour, that the King not only confirmed 
i Cart. 32 E. 1. m 7.  unto him, and his heirs, that Grant made to his Ancestor, by King, john, of Gowher-Land beforementioned; but granted 
k Cart. 32 E. 1. m 7.  that he and they should thenceforth enjoy all Regal Jurisdiction, Liberties, and Privileges there, in as ample manner as Gilbert de Clare, Son to Richard de Clare, sometime Earl of Gloucester, had in all his Land of Glamorgan.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
l Rot. 〈◊〉 Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 8.  again in the Scotish Wars. And in 4 Edw. 2. in that expedition then made into Scotland; having Summons 
m Rot. Scoc. 4 E. ●. m. 5. in dorso.  to be at Roxborough, within a Month after the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, at the Parliament then to be there held, and thence to march with Horse and Arms against the Scots.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he had 
n Rot. Scoc. 8. E. 2. in dorso ●. 9  the like Summons to be at Newcastle upon Tine, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, upon the Feast of the Blessed Virgin, to march against the Scots. And in 11 Edw. 2. was charged 
o Claus. 11 ● 2. m. 23.  with an hundred Foot Soldiers to the Wars of Scotland, for his Lands in Gowher; which Soldiers were to be at Newcastle, upon the morrow after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  
In 14 Edw. 2. this William, of whom Thomas of Walsingham, gives this Character 
p Tho. Wals. in An. 1321. p. 90 & 91. , viz. That he was, Perdives à parentelá, sed dissipator substantia sibi relictae, a Person who had a large patrimony, but a great unthrift, did set 
q Ibid.  on sale that Noble Territory of his, called Gowher-Land. Whereupon the Earl of Hereford (in regard of its vicinity to his other Lands) contracted with him for it; and having obtained the King's Licence, intended to take possession thereof; likewise the two Mortimers 
r Ibid.  (viz. Roger the Uncle, and Roger the Nephew) in regard it lay convenient for them; went to him, and made a bargain 
s Ibid.  with him for it. Notwithstanding 
t Ibid.  which, john de Mo●bray, who had married Aliva, the sole Daughter and Heir Apparent to this William, accounted 
u Ibid.  himself secure enough thereon, by virtue of a special Grant 
x Ex ipso A●togr. penès W. le Neve Equ. An● 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Regem Are An. 1640.  thereof, formerly made by this William de Braose, unto him the said john and Aliva, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; with Remainder to Humphrey de Bo●un, Earl of Hereford and Essex, and his Heirs. But Hugh de Spenser 
y 〈…〉  the younger, having fixed his eye upon it, in regard it adjoined to his estate in those parts (being then the King's Chamberlain, and a great favourite at Court) possessed 
z 〈◊〉  himself thereof; which occasioned so great a discontent from those other Noblemen, who had dealt for it, that they addressed themselves unto Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, with no small complaints of the injury: Which (in short) occasioned that unhappy Insurrection, that at length terminated in the loss of the Lives and Estates of many brave Men; and in particular of that Noble Earl of Lancaster, as in my story of him shall be more fully shown.  
After which, this Hugh de Spenser, purchased 
a 〈…〉  from the same Aliva (Coheir-Female to the last mentioned William) the Inheritance of all those Lordships, wherein Mary her Grandmother had 
b 〈…〉  an estate for life, viz. Findon, Wassington, Bedinge, West Greenstead, and Kingesbernes, parcel of the Barony of Brembre. Which Mary died 
c 〈…〉  in 19 Edw. 2.  
Of this William, all that I have seen else, is, That he was summoned 
d 〈…〉  to the several Parliaments from 25 Edw. 1. until the sixteenth of Edward the Second, inclusive; and that he took to Wife 
e 〈…〉  Aliva, the Daughter of Thomas de Moulton; by whom he had issue 
f 〈…〉  Aliva, the Wife of john de Mowbray; and joan, the Wife of john de Bohun of ●●dherst: So that Peter 
g 〈…〉  being his next Brother and Heir-male, and dying 
h 〈…〉  without issue, Thomas his third Brother 
i 〈…〉  became heir to what was left.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  was 
k 〈…〉  in that Rebellion with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and thereupon prisoner 
l 〈…〉  at York, but bailed by 
m 〈…〉  Ralph de Cohham: And in 18 Edw 2. was 
n 〈…〉  in that expedition, then made into Gascoigne, being of the retinue 
o 〈…〉  of john de Warren, Earl of Surrey. Moreover, in 1 Edw. 3. he went 
p 〈…〉  again into Scotland, being also of the retinue 
q 〈…〉  to the same Earl of Surrey. Likewise, in 16 Edw. 3. he was 
r 〈…〉  of the retinue of Richard, Earl of Arundel, in another expedition into Scotland. And in 19 Edw. 3. went 
s 〈…〉  into France in that expedition than made thither. So likewise 
t 〈…〉  in 21 Edw. 3. And in 26 Edw. 3. was in 
u 〈…〉  Commission with Richard, Earl of Arundel, and Michael Poynings, for defence of the Maritime parts in Sussex.  
But of him I have seen no more, then that he was summoned 
x 〈…〉  to the several Parliaments of 16, 22, 23, 26 & 27 Edw. 3. And that he departed 
y 〈…〉  this life upon Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas the Apostle, An. 35 Edw. 3. leaving issue by Beatrix his Wife 
z 〈…〉 , Daughter of Roger de Mortimer, (Widow 
a 〈…〉  of Edward, Son to Thomas 
Thomas.  of Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, and Earl Marshal of England) john, his Son 
b 〈…〉  and Heir, than twenty two years of age, and Thomas 
c 〈…〉  a younger Son.  
Which john wedded 
d 〈…〉  Elizabeth, Daughter of Edward de Montague, but died 
e 〈…〉  without issue; so that Thomas came at length to be Heir 
f 〈…〉 , and a Knight. Which Thomas dying 
f 〈…〉  in his minority, left joan 
g 〈…〉  his Sister, heir to the estate; who dying 
h 〈…〉  also issueless, Elizabeth 
i 〈…〉  the Wife of Sir William Heron Knight, came to be her Heir, 
k 〈…〉  being Daughter 
l 〈…〉  of Beatrix, Sister 
m 〈…〉  of Sir Thomas B●aose Knight, Father 
n 〈…〉  of Thomas, Brother 
o 〈…〉  of the said joan.   

Lancaster, Barons of Kendal.  
THat the old Barons of Kendal did derive their descent from Ivo Tailboys, is evident from the Register of Cockersand Abby, whereunto some of them were Benefactors. Which Ivo gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 38●●  to the Monks of S. Mary's Abbey at York, three Carucates of Land in Clartune: Likewise, the Church of Kirkby- Stephen, with three Carucates, and the Tithes there; in Winton two Oxgangs of Land, and the Tithes; also the Church of Kirkby in Kendal, with the Lands thereunto belonging; the Church of Hoton-Roff; the Church of Bathum, and Land called Haverbeck; the Church of Button, and one Carucate of Land; and the Church of Clapham, with one Carucate.  
He is said 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 636 a. & ibid. n. 10.  to be the Father of one Ethred, and he of Ketell, and he of Gilbert, and he of William. Which William (probably as Governor of Lancaster Castle) did first assume 
c Ibid.  the surname of Lancaster.  
This William gave 
Williiam 1.  
d Motast. Anglie. Vol. 1. 395 b. n 50.  to the Monks of S. Bees in Cumberland, a certain place called Smart●hef: And in K. Henry the Seconds time, coming to an Accord 
e Ibid. 708 a. n 40.  with the Abbot of Furnes, for an exact Boundary of his Barony of Kendal, from the Teritorry of that Abbey (which was then set 
f Ibid. 708 a. n 40.  forth by certain Metes and Limits) he had 
g Ibid. 708 a. n 40.  out of that part allotted to the Monks, both Venison and Hawks assigned to him, and his heirs.  
He was also a great Benefactor to divers other Religious Houses: For to the Hospital of Comngshed in Com Lanc. he gave 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 42● b. n. 50 & 60. & 425 a, etc.  certain Lands in Uliverstan, of a very large extent, as may appear by the Boundaries thereof; as also 
i Ibid. n. 50.  the Advowson of the Hospital of Saint Leonard at Kickby in ●endal, and fishing in the River of Leven. To 
k Ibid. 632. ●. 40.  the Canons of Cockersand in Com. Lanc. all his Woods in Forton, and whole Demesn there; as also 
l Ibid. 633. n. 20. 1.  four Ox-gangs of Land in Garstang, with a certain fishing 
m Ibid. 636. n. 30.  in the River of Lon, called Child. Also to 
n Ibid. 636. n. 30.  the Canons of Leicester, two Ox-gangs of Land in Cokerham.  
And having married 
o Mon Anglic. Vol. 1 708 a. n. 60.  Gundred, the Widow of Roger, Earl of Warwick, Daughter 
p W. Gemet. lib. ● cap. 41.  to William, the second Earl Warren, (which Earl Roger died 
q Rot. J. Rous.  in 18 Steph.) left issue William, his Son and Heir, called William de Lancaster the second; as also a Daughter married 
r Rot. Pip. 16 H. 2. Laic.  to Richard de Morevill.  
Which William the second, 
William 2.  was Steward 
s Jo●eva●. 1155. n. 20.  to King Henry the Second, and at the instance 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 639 b. n. 10.  of Helewise de Stuteville his Wife, gave 
u Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 639 b. n. 10.  to Hugh, the Eremite, a certain place called Askelcros and Croc, to look to his fishing upon Loyn; as also his Woods 
x Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 639 b. n. 10.  there, for the benefit of his Hospital at Cockersand; and left issue one only Daughter, his Heir, called Helewise 
y Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 70●. n. 60. , whom King Richard the First, shortly after his Coronation, gave 
z 〈◊〉 Coll. Vol. ●. 355. Joreval. 1155 n 10.  in marriage to Gilbert, the Son of Roger Fitz-Reinfride: Which Roger was one of the Justices 
a 〈◊〉 A●tog●. in Bibl. Cotton.  of his Bench, and had so been 
b 〈◊〉 A●tog●. in Bibl. Cotton.  in the time of King Henry the Second; and likewise 
c R. Hoved. 313●. n 〈◊〉.  a Justice Itinerant, and executed the Sheriff's Office for the County of Sussex, from 
z 〈…〉  23 until 
a 〈…〉  33 Hen. 2. inclusive. So likewise 
b 〈…〉  for Berkshire, in 34 Hen. 2. and 1 Ric. 1 This being, moreover, memorable of him; viz. that in 28 Hen. 2. he was 
c 〈…〉  (amongst others) at Waltham, when the King, by his Testament did there make a disposal of divers sums of money to pious uses; viz. to the Knights-Templars and Hospitalars, for defence of the Holy-land, as 
d Ibid.  also to sundry Foreign Monasteries.  
But I return to Gilbert. 
Gilbert.   
This Gilbert in 1 Ric. 1. in consideration 
e Cart. 〈◊〉 S. n. 29.  of sixty marks of Silver, then paid to the King, was acquitted 
f Cart. 〈◊〉 S. n. 29.  for himself and his heirs, from a certain Tribute called Nutegeld, which he did use to pay out of his Lands in Westmoreland, and Kendal; Also 
g Ibid.  from suit to the County-Court, Hundred-Court, and Tithing: Likewise 
h Ibid.  from Aid to the Sheriff, and all his Bailiffs. And moreover obtained a Grant 
i 〈…〉  of Free-Forest in Westmoreland, Kendale, and Furne●se, in as ample manner, as William de Lancaster Son of Gilbert (beforementioned) enjoyed the same; and by those very Bounds: Also 
k 〈…〉  that Forest which King Richard had granted to him and his Heirs in Kendale, with six pounds' Land, in as ample Manner as Nigell de Albini ever held the same: and 
l 〈…〉  that whatsoever was waste in the Woods of Westmoreland, and Kendale, in the time of the before-specified William de Lancaster, the Son of Gilbert, should continue so still.  
In 7 Ric. 1. This Gilbert and Helewyse his Wife, settled that division of the Mountains of furnace (commonly called furnace Fells) by a Fine 
m Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 708. b. ●. 10.  levied, upon Sunday next ensuing the Octaves of the Blessed Virgin, betwixt himself and her on the one part, and the Abbot and Covent of furnace, on the other part. Whereby it was accorded, 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 708. b. n. 10. , that they the said Gilbert and Helewyse, and their Heirs, should enjoy that part which lieth towards the West (as it was then set forth by certain Limits) to hold of the Monks of furnace, by the payment of twenty shillings yearly for all services.  
Whereupon those Monks granted 
o Ibid.  to him and her, the Lordship of Ulveston, for ten shillings yearly Rent, to be thenceforth paid unto them and their Successors.  
And in 1 joh. in consideration 
p Oblatae 1 Joh m. 2.  of an hundred pounds, and two Palfreys, then given to that King, obtained a confirmation 
q Oblatae 1 Joh m. 2.  of the Charters abovementioned.  
In this year also he accounted 
r Rot. Pip. 1 Jo●. Westmorl.  for the Farm of Westmoreland, for the sixth year of King Richard the first. And in 6 joh. obtained a Grant 
s Pat 6 Joh. m. 1.  of the Custody of the Honour of Lancaster, to hold during the King's Pleasure. After which, viz. from the seventh to the seventeenth of that King's Reign, he executed 
t Rot. Pip. de iisdem. ann. 〈◊〉.  the Sheriff's Office in that County.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding this trust, he adhered 
u Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4.  to the rebellious Barons, in Arms against that King in the seventeenth of his reign, under colour 
x Mat. Paris, 253. n. 50. etc.  of asserting their ancient Customs and Liberties. Which the King (wanting strength to cope with them) was then necessiated 
y Ibid. p. 255. n. 20. & 50. & ●62. n. 30.  to ratify: But being soon afterwards sufficeently apprehensive of the ill consequence, which those compulsory condiscensions would produce; and addressing his complaint 
z Ibid. 265. ●. 40.  to the Pope; whereby he showed 
a Ibid. 265. ●. 40 ; that through their insolences and injurious Actings, he had been constrained to grant what they required; his Holiness forthwith made void 
b Ibid. 265. ●. 40.  the same. Which favour gave him so much Countenance, that he soon raised a potent Army; and understanding that divers of those his Enemies were got to Rochester Castle, he advanced thither; which, after a short siege 
d Ibid. 258. n. 30.  he took 
e Ibid. 269. n. 20.  and in it (amongst others) William 
f Ibid. 270. n. 20.  de Lancaster the Son and Heir to this Gilbert Fitz-Rei●fride. Which unexpected disaster, so alarmed Gilbert, that he soon thought fit to make his Peace; and to that end, procuring Letters 
g Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of safe Conduct, came to the King; from whom, in consideration 
h Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4.  of twelve thousand marks, he obtained pardon 
i Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4. , as also 
k Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 4.  that William de Lancaster his Son, Ralph de Ai●curt, and Lambert de B●ssy his Knights, should be freed from their imprisonment, having been taken in Rochester Castle (as before is expressed.)  
Nevertheless he was not so far trusted, as to be at liberty, without giving divers Hostages 
l 〈…〉  for his own future fidelity, and for the fidelity of William his Son; viz. 
m 〈…〉  Benedict the Son and Heir to Henry de Reidenan; the Son and Heir of Roger de Kirk●y (his Daughter's Son) the Son and Heir of William de Windleshore; the Daughter and Heir of Ralph d'Eincurt; the Daughter or Son and Heir of Roger de Burton; the Daughter and Heir of Adam de Yelond; the Son or Daughter of Thomas de Beth●n, the Son or Daughter and Heir of Walter de Strickland; the Daughter of Richard de Copland, and the Son of Gilbert de Lancaster. And 
n Ibid.  if it should happen, any of these Hostages to die, that then he should deliver other Sons, or Daughters of those Knights, or of some other persons in their stead. Moreover, besides all this, he delivered 
o Ibid.  into the King's hands, his Castles of Merhull, and Kirkeby, to dispose of at his pleasure: All this being effected 
p Ibid.  at Berew●●, upon the twenty second of january the same year.  
And in 18 Io●. procured other Letters 
q 〈…〉  of safe-conduct for his coming to the King, to confer with him on the behalf of William his Son, and for his enlargement from Prison. Likewise, after the death of King john (who departed this life before the end of that year) he obtained the like 
r Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 1. m. ●.  Letters of Safe-conduct, to repair unto the Famous William marshal, than Governor of the King and Realm (by reason of the King's minority) to ratify that Pardon, which (in consideration of the Fine abovementioned) had been vouchsafed unto him.  
But in 4 Hen. 3. this Gilbert died 
s 〈…〉 , whereupon William 
William 3.  his Son and Heir, called 
t 〈◊〉  William de Lancaster the third, doing 
u 〈…〉  his Homage, and giving security 
x 〈…〉  for his Relief, had Livery 
y 〈…〉  of his Lands; having 
z 〈…〉  paid a thousand nine hundred and fifty pounds unto Peter de Ma●ley; which was the next year following accounted 
a 〈…〉  into the Exchequer, as part of the Fine for his Redemption. After which I have not seen any thing more of him, until the eighteenth of Henry the third; but then being constituted 
b 〈…〉  Sheriff of Lancashire, he continued 
c 〈…〉  in that Office until 30 Hen. 3. inclusive: and in 25 Hen. 3. had the custody 
d 〈…〉  of the Honour of Lancaster committed to his trust. Moreover, in 26 H. 3. he had Summons 
e 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms to attend the King in his Expedition then made into France. Lastly, for 
f 〈…〉  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Agnes his Wife, he gave 
g Ibid.  to the Monks of furnace, all his Lands of Scathewaite, and Egtone; as also four Boats, one to carry necessaries upon Thurstan-Water, another to Fish therein; a third to be used on Wynendermere, for carriage of Timber and other commodities, and a fourth to Fish in that Mere. And bequeathing 
h Ibid.  his Body to be buried in the Choir of the Abbey of furnace, near to the Tomb of William his Grandfather, departed 
i M. Paris, 686. n. 30.  this life without 
k 〈…〉  issue, Agnes 
l 〈…〉  de Brus, his Wife, surviving him; who had for her Dowry an assignation 
m 〈…〉  of the Manors of Ga●stang, Eston, Scotford, Scotrarge, and Kerneford in Comitat. Lanc. Cressemere, Longedon, Crossethwhayt, and Lych. in Com. Westm. the Inheritance of his Lands descending to Peter de Brus, and Walter de Lindesey his next 
n 〈…〉  Heirs. Which Peter de Brus was Son 
o 〈…〉  of Peter, by Helewyse de Lancaster, eldest Sister of this last mentioned William; and Walter de Lyndesey Son 
p 〈…〉  of William de Lyndesey, by Alice his second Sister; the third Sister Sarrota, being the Wife 
q 〈…〉  of Alan de Multon, but died 
r 〈…〉  issueless.  
Whereupon the said Peter, upon partition of the Lands of this Barony, had 
s 〈…〉 , inter alia, the Manor of Kirkby (id est Kirkby, in Kendale, commonly called Kendale) in Comitat Westmorl. for his Principal seat, allotted, to him; and Walter de Lyndesey the Manor 
t 〈…〉  of Warton, for his.  
The Line of this William, together with the Barony, being thus at an end; and the Lands so shared by the issue of these Females; I now come to Roger de Lancaster, 
Roger.  brother 
u 〈…〉  to the before specified William, by the half Blood, as it seems; for in that Grant to the Monks of furnace, last noted, he is called 
x 〈…〉  his Brother; being a Witness 
y 〈…〉  thereto.  
This Roger held 
z 〈…〉  the Manor of Barton, in Com. Westmorl. by the gift 
a 〈…〉  of William his Brother; as also 
b 〈…〉  of Patter●ale, in Comitat. Westmorl. and in 49 Hen. 3. being constituted Sheriff of Lancashire, so continued 
d 〈…〉  until june the 13. 50 Hen. 3. And in 3 Edw. 1. obtained a Confirmation 
e 〈…〉  from the King of that Grant, which Margaret de Brus, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Peter de Brus, and Helewise, beforementioned (Widow of Robert de Ras of work) had made to him, of the whole Forest of Riddle; which is there set forth by Metes and Bounds: as also of her whole purparty of Amelsale, and Longhbriggs, with Common of Pasture betwixt ... and Gres●emere, for all his cattle. Furthermore, in 8 Edw. 1. he procured a Charter 
f 〈…〉  from the King, for a Market every Week upon the Thursday at his Manor of Ulweston in furnace, and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady.  
And, having married 
g 〈…〉  Philippe, the eldest Daughter, and one of the Coheirs to Hugh de Bolebec of ... in Com. Northumb. died 
h 〈…〉  in 19 Edw. 1. leaving issue john de Lancaster his Son and Heir▪ who doing 
i 〈…〉  his Homage the same year, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
Which john in 22 Edw. 1. received Summons 
l 〈…〉  (amongst divers other persons of note) to attend the King at Portesmouth, upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into France. And in 25 Edw. 1. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 25 ●d. 1. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, being of the retinue 
n Rot. Scoc. 25 ●d. 1. m. 1.  of Brian Fitz-Alan (of Bedale, in Comitat. Ebor.) In 34. Edw. 1. he was again 
o Rot. Scoc. 34 Ed. 1. m. 1●.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
p Rot. Scoc▪ 3 E. 2. m. 5.  3, 4 
q Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2 in dorso m. 5. , and 8 
r Rot. Scoc. 8 Edw. 2. in dorso m. 9  Edw. 2.  
Moreover, In 11 Edw. 2. he was employed 
s Rot. Scöc. 11 E. 2. m. 16.  in guarding the Marches of Scotland. And having been Summoned 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso  to Parliament from 25 Edw. 1. until 3 Edw. 2. inclusive; departed 
u Esc. 8 E 3. ●. 63. Essex.  this life, in 8 Edw. 3. then seized 
x Esc. 8 E 3. n. 63. Essex.  (inter alia) of the Manor of Ryda●e 
y Esc. 8 E 3. n. 63. Essex. , in Com. Westmorl. and of divers other Lordships in that County; as also in the Counties of Northumberland, and Essex; leaving Richard the Son of Richard de Plaiz his next Heir, than 
* Ibid.  twelve years of 
z Ibid.  age.   

Glanvill.  
IN the time of King William the Conqueror Ranulph de Glanvill 
Ranulph.  (one 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. ●. 357. ●. n. 10.  of the Barons to Robert Mallet Lord of the Honour of Eye, in Com. Suff.) gave 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. ●. 357. ●. n. 10.  to the Monks of Eye, an House in jakesley, upon the foundation of that Monastery. To whom succeeded William de Glanvill; who in the days of King Henry the first (being a very devout 
c Epist. H. Hunt. MS. de contemptu mundi in bibl. Cott.  man) having bestowed 
d Epist. H. Hunt. MS. de contemptu mundi in bibl. Cott.  on the Cluniac-Monks, all the Churches of his Barony, was buried 
e Mon. Ang. ut supra. 632. b. n. 30.  at Baketune, in Com. Norff. then a Cell 
f Mon. Ang. ut supra. 632. b. n. 30.  to the Priory of Castle-acre, and of that Order; 
William.  leaving issue 
g Ibid.  Bartholomew, his Son and Heir, founder 
h Ibid.  of the Priory of Bromholme, a Cell likewise to that House.  
Which Bartholomew 
Bartholomew.  was Sheriff 
i Rot. Pip. Norff. & Suff. ab ann. 16 usque 22 H. ●.  of the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk, from 16 H. 2. to the 22. of that King Reign, inclusive. But of him having seen no more, I come to Ranulph de Glanvill (Brother to this Bartholomew, as I guess) born 
k Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 246. ●. n. 60.  in the Town of Stratford; who became a great man in his time.  
This Ranulph 
Ranulph.  obtained 
l Ibid.  the Lordship of Benhall, from King Henry the second: as also a discharge 
m Cart. antiq. N. n. 36.  for five hundred Acres of Wood in Bramam, assarted; that is to say, that those assarts should not be subject to any exaction relating to the Forest.  
In 20 Hen. 2. upon 
n Joreval. 1091. n. 40. R. Hoved. 308. a.  that Rebellion of young Henry (whom the King had unadvisedly Crowned in his own life-time) and the Invasion 
o Joreval. 1091. n. 40. R. Hoved. 308. a.  of the King of Scots on his behalf; this Ranulph assisted 
p Joreval. 1091. n. 40. R. Hoved. 308. a.  William de Vesci in raising the Siege, which the Scots had then laid to Proudhou-Castle; and with a slender Army gave 
q Jorevall. 1092. n. 10.  them Battle near Alnwick; wherein, obtaining a signal Victory, he took 
r Jorevall. 1092. n. 10.  the King himself Prisoner.  
In 25 Hen. 2. he was one of the Justice's Itinerant, then sent into the Counties of Nottingham, Derby, York, Northumberland, Westmorland, Cumberland, and Lancaster, and the next ensuing year, advanced 
t Ibid. 343. b. n. 30.  to that great Office of Justice of England.  
In 28 Hen. 2 he was present 
u 〈…〉  with the King at Waltham, and one of the Witnesses 
x 〈…〉  to his Testament there declared. And in 34 H. 2. the King having 
y Ibid. 1544 n. 10.  great disturbances in his Territories beyond the Seas; he was thence sent 
z Ibid.  into England, to raise what power he could to his aid. Moreover, from 10 Hen. 2. to 16 Hen. 2. and half that year: and from 22 H. 2. till the end of that King's reign (scil. 34 H. 2.) he executed the Sheriffalty 
a Rot Pip. de iisd. an. & Comit.  of Yorkshire, by his Substitutes. Also for 
b Rot Pip. de iisd. an. & Comit.  Lancashire, in 21 Hen. 2. And for 
c Rot Pip. de iisd. an. & Comit.  Westmoreland, in the 23, 24, and 25 of Hen. 2. But in 1 Ric. 1. he was displaced 
d M. Paris, 154. n. 40.  from his Office of Justice of England, and Hugh de Pudsey Bishop of Durham put 
e M. Paris, 154. n. 40.  in his stead. Whereupon he accompanied 
f R. Hoved. 380. b. n. 40.  King Richard (together with 
g R. Hoved. 380. b. n. 40.  Baldwin Archbishop of Canterbury, and Hubert Bishop of Salisbury) in his journey towards the Holy-Land; and at Marsieles taking Ship thitherwards, arrived at Acon, being 
k R. Hoved. 380. b. n. 40.  at the Siege of that City, but departed 
l Joreval. ●191. l. 30.  this life the same year, during that Leaguer.  
As to his works of Piety, he founded 
m Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 246. n. 60.  the Priory of Buttele, in Com. Suff. in An. 1171. (17 Hen. 2.) for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine's Order; and plentifully endowed 
n Ibid. 245. b. n. 10. etc.  it. As also 
o 〈…〉.  the Abbey Leystone, in Comit. Suff. for Canons of the same Order. And having married 
p Ibid. 246. b.  Berta the Daughter of Theobald de Valoines signior, Lord of Perham; with whom he had 
q Ibid.  the whole Lordship of Brochous, in which the Priory of Buttele was founded, had issue 
s Ibid. n. 10.  by her, three Daughters; viz. Maud, Amabil, and Helewise; unto whom he gave 
t Ibid. n. 10.  all his Lands, before he went toward Ieru●alem.  
Which Maud had 
u Ibid. n. 10.  the whole Lordship of Benhall, with the Advouson of the Church there; and took 
* Ibid. n. 10.  to Husband Sir William de Aubervill, Knight. To Amabil the second, he gave 
y Ibid. n. 50.  the moiety of the Lordships of Baudeley, and Finbergh. Which Amabil married 
z Ibid. n. 50.  to Ralph de Arderne. And to 
a Ibid. 247. a.  Helewise the third Daughter, the moiety of those Lordships of Baudesey, and Finbergh; who became the Wife of Robert Fitz-Ralph, Lord of Midleham, in Com. Ebor.   

Cormeiles.  
AT the time of the Conquerors Survey, Ainsfrid de Co●meiles 
Ainsfrid.  was possessed 
a 〈…〉.  of seven Lordships in Herefordshire; as also of sixteen in Gloucestershire, which he had by the Grant of Walter de Laci with ... his Niece, whom he took to Wife.  
To Ainsfrid succeeded Richard de Cormeiles, 
Richard.  who in King Henry the first's time gave 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 〈◊〉 a. n. 20.  the Church and Tithes of Weston to the Priory of Monmouth, and having his residence in Herefordshire, upon assessment of the Aid for marrying of Maud the King's Daughter, in 12 H. 2. certified 
c Lib. Rub. i● Scacc. Heref.  his Knight's Fees, de Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number six; and that he then had one Knights Fee and an half de Novo Feoffamento; for all which, in 14 H. 2▪ he accounted 
d Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Heref.  nine marks.  
This Richard being dead 
e 〈…〉.  in 23 Hen. 2. his Widow Beatrix, then gave 
f 〈…〉.  a Fine of forty marks, to have Livery of her Lands; and 
g 〈…〉.  in 26 Hen. 2. sixty marks, for assignation of her Dower.  
To him Succeeded Walter de Cormeiles, 
Walter.  who in 33 Hen. 2. accounted 
h Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. ● Heref.  six pounds upon levying the Scutage of Galweie (in Ireland) in 
i Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. ●. Heref.  regard he was not there in person, nor sent his Soldiers.  
In 6 Ric. 1. he paid 
k Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Heref.  nine pounds to the Scutage levied for the King's redemption.  
In 1 joh. he gave 
l Rot. Pip. 1 joh. Heref.  ten pounds that he might not attend the King into Normandy. And died 
m Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Heref.  in 2 Hen. 3. at which time his Heirs; viz. Giffard, Pober, and le Brun, accounted 
n Rot. Pip. 2 Hen. 3. Heref.  twenty marks for ten Knights fees, upon payment of the first Scutage assessed in that King's reign.   

Grentemaisnill.  
AMongst many other brave men, that accompanied Duke William in his expedition for England; Hugh de Grantmes●ill 
Hugh.  was one, and fought 
a 〈…〉.  stoutly on his behalf, in that memorable Battle, whereby this Realm became thenceforth subject to the Normans absolute dominion. And within two years after (being a 
b Ibid. 506. C.  valiant Soldier) was constituted 
c Ibid. 506. C.  one of the assistants to Odo Bishop of Bayeu●, and William Fitz-Osbern, in the Administration of Justice, throughout the whole Kingdom.  
In the third year of that King's Reign, he was likewise made Governor 
d Ibid. 512. B.  of Hantshire, and upon the settling of such Garrisons, as were thought fit to keep the subdued English in awe, had Leicester committed 
e Ibid. 522 C.  to his Charge, being also made Sheriff 
f Ibid. 600 B.  of that Shire. And, besides these great trusts, he had, by the bounty of the Conqueror, many Lordship's lying in sundry Counties bestowed on him; viz. 
g 〈…〉.  in Northamptonshire twenty, in Bedfordshire four, in Gloucestershire five, in Hertfordshire one, in Suffolk one, in Nottinghamshire one, in Warwickshire five, and in Leicestershire sixty seven, besides those which Adelidis his Wife did then possess; 
h Ibid.  viz. Brokesburne, in Com. Hertf., and three other Lordships in Warwickshire.  
In 14 Will. Conq. he was 
i 〈…〉.  one of those Nobles, who by earnest suit endeavoured a reconciliation from the King, to his Son Robert Curthose.  
But, in 1 Will. Rufi, favouring not that King, he put 
k 〈…〉.  himself in Arms against him: Howbeit, not long after, he was 
l 〈…〉.  one of the chief, that opposed Curthose.  
As to his pious works; certain it is, that he was a principle restorer 
m 〈…〉.  of the Abbey of St. Ebrulf at Utica in Normandy; and endowed 
n 〈…〉.  it with ample possessions, as well in England, as in those parts.  
And bestowed 
o Mon. Angl. Vol. ● 247. a. n. 5a.  one Yard Land lying in Wenge, on the Monks of Thorney in Cambridgeshire. After which, viz. in Anno 1094. (7 Will. Rufi) being grown 
p Ord. Vit. 716. D.  aged and infirm, he took upon him the habit 
q Ord. Vit. 716. D.  of a Monk; and within six days after, viz. 8 Kal. Martii, departed 
r Ord. Vit. 716. D.  this life; whereupon Bernard and David, two Monks of St. Ebrulfes, having seasoned 
s Ibid.  his Corpse with Salt, and wrapped it in an 
t Ibid.  Hide, and conveyed 
u Ibid.  it into Normandy, where it was honourably buried 
* Ibid.  on the South side of their Chapterhouse; with this Epitaph, 
Ecce sub hoc Tumulo requiescit strenuus Hugo,  
Qui viguit multos multa probitate per annos,  
Mansio Grentonis munitio dicitur ejus,  
Vnde fuit Cognomen ei multis bene notum,  
Guillelmi fortis Anglorum tempore Regis,  
Inter praecipuos magnates is claruit heros:  
Militiâ fortis fuit & virtute fidelis,  
Hostibus horribilis, & Amicis tutor herilis;  
Sumtibus Officiis angens, & pinguibus Armis,  
Canobium Sancti multum provexit Ebrulfi,  
Dum Cathedram Sancti celebrabat plebs pia Petri,  
Occidit emeritus, habitu Monachi trabeatus:  
Ecclesiae Cultor, largus dator, & revelator,  
Blandus egenorum letetur in arce polorum. Amen.   
Leaving issue five Sons and six Daughters, viz. 
x 〈…〉.  Robert, who survived him 28 years: but died without issue, as it seems; William of great esteem in the Court of King William Rufus; being offered the Daughter of Robert Earl of Moriton, to Wife; bu● refusing, travailed into Apulia, and having married Mabel the Daughter of Robert Wiscard, there died, upon his return from Antioch; Hugh the third Son died in his youth; Ivo the fourth: and Alberic the fifth, who in his youth, betook himself to literature; but afterwards became a Soldier.  
His Daughters were these, Adeline the Wife 
y 〈…〉.  of Roger de Ibrei, Hadewise died 
z 〈…〉.  unmarried, Roese married 
* 〈…〉.  to Robert de Curci, Maud to 
a 〈…〉.  Hugh de Mont-pincon, Agnes to 
b 〈…〉.  William de Say, and Hawise, who died unmarried.  
Which Ivo, 
Ivo.  enjoying 
c 〈…〉.  his Father's posse●sions, here in England, but favouring the title of Robert Curthose; in 3 Hen. 1. made War 
d 〈…〉.  where he had power, wasting 
e 〈…〉.  the Country by Fire and Sword; for which cruelties, being fined at a vast sum of Money, he addressed 
f 〈…〉.  himself to Robert Earl of Mellent, than 
g 〈…〉.  one of that King's chief Councillors, and imploring his mediation, 〈◊〉 
h 〈…〉.  to shelter himself under his wing●▪ but be●●g ●●rplexed 
i 〈…〉.  in 〈◊〉, partly 
k 〈…〉.  for his 〈…〉 Antioch, and partly 
l 〈…〉.  for 〈…〉 of ever regaining 〈…〉 resolved 
m 〈…〉.  to go once more to Jerusalem, a 〈◊〉 to make 
n 〈…〉.  his peace with the King; and to that end borrowed 
o 〈…〉.  five hundred marks from the Earl of Mellent, for securing whereof he mortgaged 
p 〈…〉.  all his Lands for fifteen years▪ it being agreed 
q 〈…〉. , that 〈…〉 should take the Daughter of Henry Earl of Warwick (Brother to 〈…〉 then that restitution 〈…〉 estate.  
Which Agreement being settled by 
r 〈…〉.  Oath, and with the King's assent, he began 
s 〈…〉.  his journey; his Wife accompanying 〈…〉 
t 〈…〉.  therein: Whereupon that inheritance was subjected 
u 〈…〉.  to strangers.  
All that I have farther seen of 〈…〉 that for the health of the Soul of his Father and Mother, he gave 
* 〈…〉.  Brokesburne (which was of her inheritance) to the Monks of Bermundsey in Surrey, her body lying 
x 〈…〉.  interred in that Monastery.  
From this Ivo descended Hugh de 〈◊〉, 
H●gh.  who had (it seems) a great part of his Ancestors Lands restored unto him; viz. the Honour of Hinkley in Leicestershire, and the Stewardship of England; for it appears 
y 〈…〉.  that Robert Blanchmaines Earl of Leicester, Grandson to Robert Earl of Mellent, beforementioned, taking to Wife 
z 〈…〉.  Petronill, the Daughter of the said Hugh, had, 
* 〈…〉.  in her right, the same Honour and Stewardship. Of which Petronill, I have spoke farther in my discourse of that Earl.   

Bek of Eresby.  
AT the time of the Norman-Conquest, Walter Bec; 
〈◊〉.  though he had 
a 〈…〉.  a fair inheritance, in Flanders, came 
b 〈…〉.  over into this Realm with Duke William (whom we vulgarly call King William the Conqueror) and of his gift 
c Ibid.  had Eresby, in Comit. Linc. and divers other fair Lordships.  
This Walter gave 
* Mon Angl. Vol. ●. 804. b. n. 40.  the Church of Newton to the Nuns of Alvingham: and took 
d Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Wife Agnes the Daughter 〈◊〉 heir of Hugh the Son of Pinco (of whom I have taken notice in my discourse of the Family of Tatshall) [Too which Hugh, King Henry the first confirmed 
* Ex ipso Autogr. penès Rob Comitem de Lindsey, ann. 1640.  all the Lands, which Pinco his Father did possess; granting unto him divers ample privileges therein.] and had issue 
e Ex. Regist. de Alvingham, ut supra. , by her, five Sons, viz. Hugh, Henry, Walter, john, and Thomas. Which Agnes gave 
f Ex codice nigro de Eresby.  to the Monks of Kirkstede, in Com. Linc. for the health of her own Soul, and the Soul of Hugh 
Hugh.  her Son and Heir, and all her other children's Souls, all her Lands lying in the fields of Kirkby, together with her Body 
g Ex codice nigro de Eresby.  to be buried in that Abbey of Kirkstede.  
But this Hugh, dying 
h Regist. de Alving●am, ut supra.  without issue, in his return from the Holy-Land; and Henry his Brother, being a person weak 
i Regist. de Alving●am, ut supra.  of understanding; his two other Brothers, viz. Walter, and john shared 
k Regist. de Alving●am, ut supra.  with him in the inheritance, Thomas the youngest having 
l Ibid.  only all the Churches, which were of their patronage: Henry 
Henry.  enjoying, 
m Ibid.  for his part, Eresby, Spillesby, ... by, and Wisperton; Walter possessing 
n Ibid.  Lusceby, Wynceby, Newton, and Fulestowe; and john 
o Ibid. , Beby, in Kesteven; with two other Lordships in those parts.  
Which Walter had issue 
p Ibid.  Henry (who sold 
q Ibid.  Foulestow unto Stephen de Langton) and he Walter 
Walter.  
r Ibid. , afterwards Constable 
s Ibid.  of the Castle of Lincoln●.  
But I return to Henry. This Henry had issue 
t ●x Coll. R. ●l. S.  another Walter, who married 
u ●x Coll. R. ●l. S.  Eva the Niece of Walter de Grey Archbishop of York; and he john. Which john in 7 joh. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Linc.  an hundred pounds and four Palfreys to the King, for licence to marry the Widow of William Bardolph.  
To whom succeeded 
p ●x Cod. nigro de Eresby, f. 73.  another Henry, 
Henry.  who took to Wife 
q ●x Cod. nigro de Eresby, f. 73.  Hawyse the Sister of Thomas de Muleton; and had 
r ●x Cod. nigro de Eresby, f. 73.  with her in Frankmarriage certain Lands in Braitoft, Friskeni Irebi, and Wynethorp (all in Comit. Linc.) by the gift of Thomas de Muleton, her Brother.  
And to him succeeded 
s Ibid.  another Walter, 
Walter.  who had issue 
t Ibid.  three Sons; viz. john Bec, Lord of Eresby, Anthony, and Thomas.  
Which john, 
john.  in 4 Edw. 1. had licence 
u Pat. 4 E. 1. m. 11.  of the King to make a Castle of his Manor house at Eresby: and in 23 and 24 Edw. 1. was summoned 
x Claus. de iisdem ann. in dor●o.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
This john granted 
y Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  the Isle of Stepholme, with the Advouson of the Church of Breen, to Henry de Laci Earl of Lincoln, which descended 
z Ex magno Registro in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  to him upon the death of Thomas his Brother, who was Bishop of St. David's. And, by his Testament 
a 〈…〉.  made at Eresby, on Wednesday preceding the Feast of St. Margaret, Ann. 29 Edw. 1. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of St. Maurice, within the Abbey of Kirkstede, whereunto he gave his best Horse, price forty marks; his Coat of Male, his Gauntlets; his Harness of Iron, his Lance and Target, with all other accoutrements appertaining to his own body. Moreover, to Walter his Son he bequeathed all his cattle and Horses: To Sir Robert de Willughby and Sir john de Harecurt the remainder of his Arms to be divided betwixt them; To his Brother Anthony Bishop of Durham, his standing Cup; To Margaret his Sister a Ring; To William de Thorp his Nephew a ... To his Sister of Alvingham, twenty shillings. And because 
b Ibid.  his Brother the Bishop of Durham, was so much employed for the King, and in his affairs, he constituted 
c Ibid.  john de Aldebury Bishop of Lincoln, Sir William de Willughby, Knight (his Son in Law) and Sir Robert de Willughby, Son to the said William, his Executors: and died 
d Ex Cod. nigro de Eresby f. 37. b.  in 31 E. 1. leaving issue 
e Ibid.  Walter his Son and Heir; as also three Daughters; viz. Alice, the Wife 
f Ibid.  of the before-specified Sir William de Willughby, Margaret, married 
g Ibid.  to ... Harecurt: and Mary. 
* Ibid.  Which Walter departing 
h Ibid.  this life without issue, Robert de Willughby Son of Alice, and john de Harecurt Son of Margaret (his Sisters) became 
i Ibid.  his next Heirs.  
A word now of Anthony his Brother.  
This Anthony was signed 
k Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 11.  with the Cross in 54 Hen. 3. in order to his going to the Holy-Land, with Prince Edward: and in 3 Edw. 1. (being then 
l Pat. 9 E. 1. m. 17.  a Clerk) was made Constable 
m Pat. 9 E. 1. m. 17.  of the Tower of London.  
Moreover, in Anno 1283. (11 Edw. 1.) being present 
a Th. Stubbs col. 1717. n 30. & 40.  at the Translation of Saint William Archbishop of York, and at the whole charge 
b Th. Stubbs col. 1717. n 30. & 40.  of that great Solemnity (the King, Queen, and many of the Nobility, being 
c Th. Stubbs col. 1717. n 30. & 40.  also there) he was then Consecrated 
d Th. Stubbs col. 1717. n 30. & 40.  Bishop of Durham, by William Wykwane Archbishop of York, in the Church of St. Peter, within that City. After which, scil. in Ann. 1294. (22 E. 1. the King. discerning 
e T. Wals. p. 25. n. 30. H. Knighton, 2500. n. 50.  his great losses in Cascoigne) he was sent 
f T. Wals. p. 25. n. 30. H. Knighton, 2500. n. 50.  to Rodulph King of Almain to make a league with him; and, the same year, upon the arrival 
g Ibid. 2506.  of the Cardinals to treat of peace betwixt King Edward and the King of France, he readily answered 
h Ibid. 2506.  their proposals, in the French Tongue.  
Furthermore, in Ann. 1296. (24 Edw. 1.) King Edward entering 
i 〈◊〉. 2478. n. 50.  Scotland with a powerful Army; he brought 
k 〈◊〉. 2478. n. 50.  thither to him no less than five hundred Horse, and a thousand Foot, besides a multitude of Welch and Irish. After which, the same year, being sent Ambassador 
l Th. Wals. p. 32. n. 30.  into that Realm, he was solemnly met 
m Th. Wals. p. 32. n. 30.  by the King and his Nobles; and after much dispute, brought them to such an Accord 
n Th. Wals. p. 32. n. 30. , that they totally submitted themselves to the pleasure of King Edward. Also, upon 
o Ib. n. 36.  that Rebellion, which again broke out there, the next year following, (at which time they used 
p Ib. n. 36.  great Cruelties to the English) he was again sent 
q Ib. n. 36.  thither, to inquire the truth, and to advertise the King thereof. And in 26 Edw. 1. was again sent 
r Ib. p. 4●▪ n. 30.  into Scotland, with certain forces; at which time he assaulted 
s Ib. p. 4●▪ n. 30.  the Castle of Drilton, and took 
t Ib. p. 4●▪ n. 30.  it. And lastly, in 33 Edw. 1. being, with the Earl of Lincoln, and some other Bishops, sent 
u M. West●▪ in ann. 1305.  to Rome, to present divers vessels of pure Gold, from King Edward, to the Pope; his Holiness taking especial notice 
x M. West●▪ in ann. 1305.  of his courtly behaviour, and magnanimity of Spirit, advanced 
y M. West●▪ in ann. 1305.  him to the title of Patriarch of Jerusalem.  
Amongst other the great works of this great Prelate, he founded the Collegiate Churches of Chester, and Langcester; as also that Collegiate Chapel at Bishops-Aukland, all in the County Palatine of Durham, Moreover, it is reported 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  that no man, in all the Realm, except the King, did equal him, for Habit, Behaviour, and military Pomp: and that he was more versed in State-affairs then in Ecclesiastical duties; ever assisting the King most powerfully in his Wars; having sometimes in Scotland, twenty six Standard-bearers, and of his ordinary retinue an hundred and forty Knights; so that he was thought to be rather a Temporal Prince, than a Priest or Bishop: and lastly that he died 
s Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  ... 4 Edw. 2. and was buried 
t Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  above the high Altar in his Cathedral of Durham; being seized 
u Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  of the Manor of Ples●ey, in Com. Derb. Likewise of the Castle of Somerton, in Comitat. Linc. and certain Lands in Wadingham, Boyeby, Marton, Navenby, Colteby, and Basingham, for term of life, by the Grant of King Edward the second. Moreover 
x Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  that he died seized, in Fee, of the Manors of Eltham, and Cray, in Com. Cantii: and 
y Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  that Thomas sometime Bishop of St. david's (his Brother) having been seized, in Fee, of two parts of the Manor of Midhurst, and of the moiety of the Manor of Ford's, in Com. Suss. gave the same to him for life; the remainder to john, the Son of john de Bohun, and his Heirs, etc.   

Keynes.  
RAlph 
Ralph 1.  surnamed the Kaineto, who came 
a Regist. Pr. de Rudham 〈◊〉 Rog. Townsend ●e Rey●ham in Com Norf. An 1584.  into England, with William the Conqueror, had issue two Sons; viz. 
b Ibid.  Ralph 
Ralph 2.  and William. Of which Ralph (the elder) took to Wife the Daughter of Hugh Maminot; and had 
c Testa de Nevil sub tit. Dorset. , in Frankmarriage, with her, by the gift of King Henry the first, the Manor of Tarent, in Com. Dors. as also Cumbe, and Somerford, in Com. Wilts. And seating himself at Tarent (afterwards distinguished by the name of Tarent-Keynes) became the pious Founder 
d Monast Anglic. Vol 1. 888 a. n. 10.  of the Nunnery there.  
This Ralph in 12 Hen. 2. upon assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
e Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Dorset.  his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number three, and those De Novo Feoffamento, three and a fourth part; for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he answered according to the rate of a mark for each.  
As to his Works of Piety, he gave 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 522. n. 10.  the Church of Dodford in Com. Northampt. to the Monks of Lu●field, in that County; and to 
g Monast Anglic Vol. 2. 135. b. n 40.  the Canons of Me●ton in Surrey, the Church of Combe-Keynes, and some others in the County of Dorset.  
To whom succeeded William, 
William.  his Son and Heir. Which William in 22 Hen. 2. paid 
h 〈…〉.  five hundred marks to the King for trespassing in his Forests; and 
i 〈…〉.  in 23 Hen. 2. a thousand marks for Livery, and a Charter for Confirmation of his Lands, which the King (for what respect appears not) had seized into his hands.  
In 33 Hen. 2. this William neglecting 
k Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. 2. Dorset & 〈◊〉.  to attend the King into Ireland, was, upon the Assessment of the Scutage, called the Scutage of Galwey (then levied) charged 
l Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. 2. Dorset & 〈◊〉  with nine pounds for nine Knights Fees: But, it being manifested 
m Rot. Pip. 33 Hen. 2. Dorset & 〈◊〉.  before the King's Justices, that these were of the small Fees of Moretoigne, he paid 
n Ibid.  but twelve shillings six pence a Fee.  
In 6 Rich. 1. he was 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  with the King in his expedition into Normandy, for the one half of which year he executed 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Dorset & Somerset.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Dorset and Somerset; so likewise 
q Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Somer●. & Dorset.  for half the seventh year, all 
r Rot. Pip. de iisdem an. Somers. & Dorset.  the eighth year; and half 
s Rot. Pip. de iisdem an. Somers. & Dorset.  the nineth year.  
To this William succeeded Ralph, 
Ralph.  who adhered to the Rebellious Barons against King john, as it seems; for in 17 joh. the King disposed 
t Claus. 17 Joh. m. 6.  of all his Lands, lying in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Northampton, Huntingdon, Cambridge, and Essex, unto Imbert de Hereford; so also 
u 〈…〉.  of his Lands in Somerford in Com. Wilts. to Richard de Samford. Which Ralph died in 6 Hen. 3. or before, leaving William, 
William.  his Son and Heir; whose Wardship was then committed 
x Rot. Pip. 6 H 3. Dorset & Somerset.  to the custody of R. Bishop of Salisbury; Lettuce his Widow having the Lordships of Comb and Somerford, assigned 
y Claus. 6. H. 3 m 6.  for her Dowry, who afterwards became the Wife 
z Testa de Nev●l● Sub tit. Wilts.  of Ralph Paynell.  
Which William in 41 Hen. 3. had (amongst others) Summons 
a Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 6. in dorso.  to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of S. Peter, well appointed with Horse and Arms; and thence to march into Wales.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  
b Esc. 7 E. ●. n. 28 ●sc. 10 E. 1. n. 1●. , his Son and Heir, who became of full 
c Esc. 7 E. ●. n. 28 ●sc. 10 E. 1. n. 1●.  age in 7 Edw. 1. and died 
d Ibid.  in 10 Edw. 1. being then seized 
e Ibid.  of the Manor of Tarent-Keynes, which he held 
f Ibid.  by Barony; as also of the Manor of Comb, Somerford, and Aston; the moiety of the Manor of Chelworth; and likewise 
g Ibid.  of the Manor of Dodford in Com. Northampt. leaving Robert, his Son and Heir, ten years of age, and Hawise his Widow surviving, who had the Manor of Comb assigned 
h Compot. Joh. de Cormailes, 10 E. 1. in Rot. Pip. de eodem An. Somerset & Dorset.  to her for her Dowry.  
For the Wardship of which Robert, 
Robert.  as to his Lands, Almaric de S. Amand, in 11 Edw. 1. gave 
i Rot. Pip. 11 E. 1● Somerset & Dorset.  five hundred marks, and two hundred marks more 
k Rot. Pip. 11 E. 1● Somerset & Dorset.  for his marriage.  
Which last mentioned Robert died childless 
l 〈…〉. , so that William, 
William.  his Brother, became his Heir 
m Fin. de Mic. ●. 11 F. 3. f. 329▪ Dorset. , and left two Sons; Robert 
Robert.  that died 
n Orig. 10 R. 2. Rot. 29. Dorset.  without issue, and john 
john.  
o Orig. 10 R. 2. Rot. 29. Dorset.  (both Knights 
p Orig. 10 R. 2. Rot. 29. Dorset. ▪) as also three Daughters, Elizabeth who died 
q Orig. 10 R. 2. Rot. 29. Dorset.  unmarried, Lettuce, the Wife 
r Orig. 10 R. 2. Rot. 29. Dorset.  of ... Ayotte, and Hawise wedded 
s Rot. pen●s Thes. & Camer. Scacc. in Bag● de Catesby.  to Sir Robert de Daventry Knight.  
Which john having issue john, who deceased in 49 Edw. 3. without issue, and Wentheline, a Daughter that never had child: Maud, the Wife of William de Cressey, and Margaret, the Wife of William Wotton, succeeded 
t Rot. Fin. 33 H 6. m. 6.  in the Inheritance.  
¶ A word or two now of William de Keynes, second Son to the first Ralph.  
This William, 
W●lliam.  at the time of the General Survey, possessed 
u Domesd. in iisde●m Com.  Barton in Hertfordshire, and Flore in Northamptonshire. It is reported 
x Geru. Dorobern. co●. 1354.  of this William (for I take it to be him) that, being in the Battle of Li●coln (in 6 Steph.) on the behalf of Maud the Empress; he had a vigilant eye on King Stephen, and observed where he was, who fought most courageously, first with his Pole-Ax till it broke, and afterwards with his Sword, so long as it held. Which when he discerned, he rushed in upon him, and took him by the Helmet, crying out, Come hither, come hither, I have hold of the King, and so took him prisoner.  
The name of his Wife was Adelais; 
y 〈…〉. ; who survived him, and gave 
z 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Lewes, two hides of Land in Doclinton, for the health of his Soul. Which Grant, Hugh, his Son confirmed, 
a 〈…〉. , and gave 
b 〈…〉  to the Monks of Grestine in Normandy, all the Tithes of his Lordship of Witeford, and one Acre of Land there; with Common of Pasture for twenty five Sheep, and two Oxen; as also four Acres of Land in Pevensel in Sussex.   

Hanselyn.  
IN the Conqueror's time, Goisfrid Alselin was possessed 
a D●mesd. lib. in ●●dem Com.  of these following Lordships, viz. Of Branton, Canteley, and Hatlege, in Yorkshire; of Laxinton, Schidrinctune, Wilgeby, Echering, Walesby, Almentune, Chenapetorp, Calve●●une, Bestorp, Carletune, Nord-Muscham, Stoches, Ghelling, Carentune, Bertune, Scelford, Newton, and Obetorp, in Nottinghamshire; of Alwoldestune, Emboldestune, Torulfestune, E●ewell, Elvodestune, Hoilant, Eghintune, Braidestune, and Ochebrock, in Derbishire; of Reschinton, Amvine, Dorinton, Dicb●, Rovestune, Branzewell, Dunesby, Rosby, Evedune, Westburgh, Dodinton, Claipol, Warageby, Eleham, and Chetelby, in Linco●nshire; and of Alctone, Gouteby, Theitorp, Billesdon, and Rovestone, in Leicestershire.  
Which Goisfrid made choice of Shelford in Nottinghamshire (amongst all these) for the Head or Principal Seat of his Barony.  
From this Goisfrid descended Ralph Hanselyn, who in An. 1138. 3 Steph. was 
b 〈…〉.  in that memorable Battle in Yorkshire near North Alverton, against the Scots, called Bellum de Standardo, where the English obtained a glorious Victory (of which Battle I have spoke largely in my discourse of William, Earl of Albemarle.)  
In 11 Hen. 2. this Ralph paid 
c 〈…〉.  sixteen pounds thirteen shillings four pence, upon levying the Scutage of Wales: And in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
d Lib. Rub in S●acc. subt●. Nott.  the Knight's Fees, which he then had, to be in number twenty five, whereof twelve, a fifth and twelfth part, were De Veteri Feoffamento; for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
e Rot. Pip. 14 H 2. Nott. Derb.  twenty five marks; but soon after this he died: For in 18 Hen. 2. upon levying the Scutage of Ireland upon those Barons, who neither went in Person, nor sent Soldiers, or Money, Thomas Bardulf accounted 
f Rot. Pip. 1● H. 2 Nott. Derb.  twenty five pounds for Escuage of those Knights Fees. And in 6 Rich. 1. twenty five pounds more 
g Rot. Pip. 6 R 1. Nott. Derb.  for Scutage of the same Fees, towards the discharge of the Fine for the King's redemption.  
Moreover, in 8 Rich. 1. upon levying of the Scutage of Normandy, Hugh Bardulf answered 
h 〈…〉  the like sum for those Fees: And in 13 joh. the Tenants of Down Bardulf accounted 
i 〈…〉  for them all, viz. twenty five, upon levying the Scutage of Scotland. Whence it is probable, that Down Bardulf was Son of Thomas Bardulf, by the Daughter and Heir of the same Ralph Hanselyn, and had the Inheritance of this Barony; of whom, and his Descendants, I shall elsewhere speak.   

Sudley.  
AT the time of the Conquerors Survey, Harold, 
Harold.  Son to Ralph, Earl of Hereford, (who in King Edward the Confessors days suffered 
a R. Hoved. 254 a. n. 40 ● 50.  the Welsh to enter that City, and destroy it by fire) being possessed 
b Domesd. i● iisdem Com.  of the Lordship of Bochenton in Berkshire; Wiche in Worcestershire; Celverdestoch, and Derceton in Warwickshire; as also of Sudlege and Todintune, in Glocestershire, had his chief Seat at Sudlege; and afterwards obtaining Ewyas in Herefordshire Founded 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 413 a. n. 60.  there a little Priory for Monks of S. benedict's Order.  
This Harold had two Sons, viz. john 
john.  
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. 〈◊〉. , Lord of Sudley; and Robert, who residing at Ewyas, assumed 
e Mon. Anglic. ut supra.  his surname from that place: And not only confirmed 
f Mon. Anglic. ut supra.  the Grants of what his Father had given to those Monks, but added 
g Mon. Anglic. ut supra.  the Church of Burnham thereto.  
To which, john succeeded Ralph de Sudley, 
Ralph 1.  who in 12 Hen. 2. certified 
h Lib. Rub in Scacc. sub tit. Gloc.  the Knights Fees, then held of him, to be in number four. This Ralph Founded 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 565 a. n. 10. & n. 50.  the Priory of Erdbury in Warwickshire, within the Precincts of his Lordship of Celverdestoch beforementioned (now vulgarly called Chelveres Coton) for the health of his Soul, as also of the Souls of Emme his Wife (Daughter 
k Rot. I Ro●s.  of William de Beauchamp of Elmeley) Otwell his Son and Heir, and the rest of his Children; and gave 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 545. n. 60.  to the Knights-Templars certain Lands lying in Hardwick in Com. War. Which Otwell in 4 Rich. 1. paid 
m Rot. Pip. 4 R. 1. Gl●●.  for his relief twenty marks; and 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Gloc.  upon levying the Scutage for the King's redemption in 6 Rich. 1. sixty shillings, but dying 
o Rot. Pip. 10 Rich 1. Gloc.  without issue, Ralph his Brother became his Heir, and in 10 Rich. 1. gave 
p Rot. Pip. 10 Rich 1. Gloc.  three hundred marks to the King for Livery of his Lands: In which sum, sixty marks were included 
q Ibid.  which had been imposed 
r Ibid.  upon his Brother Otwell, as a Fine for the defect of a Soldier, whom he ought to have maintained in Normandy.  
Which Ralph had issue Ralph, 
Ralph 2.  his Son and Heir 
s Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 6. Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Gloc. , who in 6 Hen. 3. paying 
t Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 6. Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Gloc.  an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery of his Lands: And he Bartholomew, who was Sheriff 
u Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m 9  of Herefordshire, and Governor 
x Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m 9  of Hereford Castle for the last half of the fifty fourth year of Henry the Third, and again Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. 56 H. 3. ●eref.  for the fifty sixth year of that King, and 
z Rot. Pip. 2 E 1. Heref.  2 Edw. 1. but died 
a Rot. Pip. 8 E. 1. War●. & Leic.  in 8 Edw. 1. leaving issue by joan his Wife, Daughter 
b Rot. J. Ross.  to William de Beauchamp of Elmeley (and Sister to William de Beauchamp, the first Earl of Warwick of that Family) john, 
john.  his Son 
c Esc. 28 ●. 1. n. 7.  and Heir, than twenty four years of age. Which joan being afterwards interred 
d Ex Autograph. penès Ric. 〈◊〉 Seru. ad lege●.  in the Priory of Erdbury; Walter Langton, Bishop of Coventry and Leitchfield, in 13 Edw. 2. granted 
e Ex Autograph. penès Ric. 〈◊〉 Seru. ad lege●.  a special Indulgence for remitting forty days, enjoined penance to all such as with a devout mind should say a Pater Noster, and an Ave, for the health of her Soul, and the Souls of all the faithful deceased.  
In 15 Edw. 1. this last mentioned john de Sudley obtained the King's special Licence 
f 〈…〉.  to travel beyond Sea: And in 22 Edw. 1. attended 
g 〈…〉.  the King into Gascoigne; so likewise in 
h 〈…〉.  25 Edw. 1.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he received Summons 
i 〈…〉.  (amongst other the great Men of England) to be at Carlisle on Whitson-Eve, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march into Scotland.  
In 32 Edw. 1. he was 
k 〈…〉.  in that expedition then made into Scotland: And in 33 Edw. 1. in consideration 
l 〈…〉.  of his good services, had pardon 
m 〈…〉.  for all the debts he then owed to the King. In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
n 〈…〉.  again in the Scottish Wars, being 
o 〈…〉.  at that time Lord Chamberlain to the King; and in 8 Edw. 2. received command 
p 〈…〉.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast day of the Blessed Virgin, well accountred with Horse and Arms, to oppose the Incursion of the Scots.  
This john had Summons 
q 〈…〉.  to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. until 13 Edw. 2. inclusive.  
But more I have not seen of him, then that he married 
r 〈…〉.  ... Daughter of ... Lord Say; and that he was a liberal Benefactor to the Canons of Erdbury, by granting 
s 〈…〉.  to them certain Lands and Pasturage for Cattle, in Derset, Radway, and Chelverscore, in Com. War. And dying 
t 〈…〉.  without issue, in 10 Edw. 3. left john, the Son of Bart●olomew de Sudley his next Heir, than 
u 〈…〉.  thirty years of age; who married 
x 〈…〉.  Eleanor, the Daughter of Robert Lord Scales: And departing 
y 〈…〉.  this life in 14 Edw. 3. left issue john 
z 〈…〉. , his Son and Heir, than one year old; and two Daughters, viz. joan, who became the Wife 
a 〈…〉.  of William le Boteler of Wemme in Com. Salop And Margery 
b 〈…〉.  of Sir Robert Massey Knight. Which last mentioned john, being 
c 〈…〉.  in the King's service in Ireland, in 35 Edw. 3. had respite 
d 〈…〉.  for doing his homage; and in 40 Edw. 3. attended 
e 〈…〉.  Prince Edward in that expedition then by him made into Gascoigne; but died 
f 〈…〉.  the next ensuing year without issue: Whereupon Thomas Boteler, Son of the said William Boteler, and joan his elder Sister; and Margery the other Sister, became his Heirs 
g 〈…〉. . Betwixt whom, partition 
h 〈…〉.  of all the Lands, whereof he was seized, being made in 42 Edw. 3. the said Thomas had the Manor of Sudley in Com. Gloc. and the moiety of the Manor of Sheriff-Lench in Com. Wigorn. Together with the Advowsons' and Knights Fees to those Lordships appertaining, assigned 
i 〈…〉.  for his Purparty: And she the said Margery, the Manors of Cheping-Derset and Grieve in Com. Warr. with the other moiety of the Manor of Sheriff-Lench for her 
k 〈…〉.  Purparty.   

Ewyas.  
I Now come to Robert, 
Robert.  the younger Son of Harold, called the Ewyas; by reason of his Seat at the Castle of Ewyas in Herefordshire. This Robert had a far greater Estate than john his elder Brother; for in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid, for marrying of the King's Daughter, he certified 
a Lib. Rub in Seacc. sub tit. Heref. in, 〈◊〉.  his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, to be no less than nineteen, and those De Nove, three.  
In 13 Hen. 3. he was owner 
b Rot. ●ip. 13 H. 2. Wal●s.  of Lidiard in Com. Wilts. In 14 Hen. 2. upon 
c Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Heref.  collection of the Aid beforementioned, he answered 
d Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Heref.  thirty marks: And in 20 Hen. 2. upon Assessment 
e Rot Pip. 20 H. ●. Heref.  of the Scutage of those, who neither were in the expedition made (about that time) into Ireland, nor sent Soldiers, or Money; he paid 
f Rot Pip. 20 H. ●. Heref.  nineteen pounds for his nineteen Knights Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, and sixty shillings for those three which were De Novo.  
In 22 Hen. 2. he answered 
g Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. W●lts.  one hundred marks for trespassing in the King's Forests in Wiltshire; and in 33 Hen. 2. nineteen pounds for Scutage 
h Rot. Pip 33 H. 2. Heref. , because he was not in the expedition of Galewey; as also 
i Rot Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Heref.  one hundred shillings in 6 Rich. 1. to be exempted 
k Rot Pip. 6 Rich. 1. Heref.  from his service in the King's Army then in Normandy.  
This Robert Founded 
l Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 865 b. n. 10.  the Abbey of Door in Herefordshire, and gave 
m Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 209 a. n. 40.  to the Canons of Bradenstoke in Comitat. Wilts. the homage and service of Robert, the Son of Ever, in Horningesham. Moreover he granted 
n Ibid. 210 a. n. 20. , that what Church soever of his Fee should first be void, the Parson therein instituted, should pay six marks yearly pension to those Canons. He likewise gave 
o Ibid. 529 b, n. 40.  to the Knight-Templars, one hide of Land in Roeley; and left issue Sibyl 
p Ibid. 33● a. n. 20.  his Daughter and Heir: Which Sibyl bestowed 
q Ibid. 33● a. n. 20.  on the Canons of Acornbury, the tenth of the Toll of her Mill at Eton. And having been first married to Robert de Tregoz she survived 
r Rot. Pip. 2 H 3. Heref.  him; and in 2 Hen. 3. gave 
s Rot. Pip. 2 H 3. Heref.  nine hundred marks fine to the Kings, that she might enjoy her Dowry of her said Husbands Lands, and not be compelled to marry, but to have the benefit of her marriage to her own behoof. Whereupon she took 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. a. 918 b. n. 20.  Roger de Clifford for her second Husband, but died in 20 Hen. 3. or before, leaving 
n Rot. Pip. 20 H 3. Heref.  Robert de Tregoz, her Son and Heir; who then paying one hundred pounds for his relief, had Livery 
x Rot. Pip. 20 H 3. Heref.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Gurnay.  
IN that notable fight which happened betwixt the Forces of William, Duke of Normandy, (afterwards King, by the name of William the Conqueror) and those of Henry, than King of France, in that part called Gallia Belgica, lying betwixt the Rivers of Rhine and Seine, where the French were totally routed; mention 
a Gesta Will. Ducis Nor●. p. ●87. A. B.  is made of the valour of Hugh de Gurnay. Which Hugh, 
Hugh.  after that Duke was advanced to the Throne of this Realm, was a witness 
b Monast Anglic. 956 b. ●. 10.  to his Foundation of the Abbey of S. Stephens at Caen; and gave 
c Ibid. 953 b. n. 20.  to the Monks of Bec, the Tithes of his Provostship and Portion, in Estoche, in that Dukedom. Moreover, by the consent 
d Ibid. 979 a. n. 10.  of Girard and Hugh, his Sons, he Founded 
e Ibid. 979 a. n. 10.  the Abbey of Goisla-Fontane near Alney. Furthermore, at the time of the General Survey, he possessed 
f Domesd. lib.  these Lordship's lying in Essex, within this Realm, viz, Listune, Erley, and Forham, and afterwards became a Monk 
g W. Gemet. 296 C.  in the Abbey of Bec.  
To this Hugh succeeded Girard de Gurnay, 
Girard.  his Son 
h Ibid.  and Heir. Which Girard, being 
i Ord. Vit. 681 D.  a person of great power, in An. 1089. (2 Will. Rufi.) stoutly adhered 
k Ibid. A.  to King William Rufus, against Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (his elder Brother) giving 
l Ibid. A.  up his Castle of Gurnay, and other strong holds into his hands; and endeavouring 
m Ibid. A.  to reduce all the adjacent parts to his obedience. Howbeit, after this, scil. in An. 1096. Duke Robert, for 
n Ibid. 724. B, C.  ten thousand marks of Silver, delivering 
o Ibid. 724. B, C.  up Normandy unto Rufus, and thereupon travelling 
p Ibid. 724. B, C.  to the Holy Land; this Girard, with Edith his Wife, Sister 
q Ibid. 724. B, C.  to William Earl Warren (and many other eminent persons) accompanied 
r Ibid. 724. B, C.  him: But in this journey he died 
s W. Gemet. 296 C.  his Wife surviving him, who afterwards married 
t W. Gemet. 296 C.  to Dru de Monceaux.  
To whom succeeded Hugh, 
Hugh.  his Son 
u Ibid.  and Heir. Which Hugh, notwithstanding the great favours he had received from King Henry the First, who took 
x Ord. Vit. 844 A.  care of his education, as of his own Son, disciplining 
y Ord. Vit. 844 A.  him in Military Exercises, restoring 
z Ord. Vit. 844 A.  him to his Father's Honour, which Dru de Monceaux (his Mother's Husband) had possessed; and advancing 
a Ord. Vit. 844 A.  him amongst his chiefest Nobles, in An. 1184. (30 Hen. 1.) joined 
b Ibid. 843 C.  with Stephen, Earl of Albemarle, and divers others, against that King; endeavouring 
c Ibid. 843 C.  to advance William, Son to Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, to the Throne of this Realm, and manned 
d Ibid. 844 B.  his Castle of Gurnay, with other places of strength against him. Moreover, he surprised 
e Ibid.  the Castle of Plessey, and committed 
f Ibid.  it to the custody of Hugh Talebot his Nephew. And in An. 1137. (2 Steph.) when 
g Ord. Vit. 909 B  divers of the great Men in Normandy, instigated 
h Ord. Vit. 909 B  by the French and Flemings, deserted 
i Ibid D. & 910 A.  King Stephen; whereupon the King marched 
k Ibid D. & 910 A.  to ●iseux, purposing 
l Ibid D. & 910 A.  to beleaguer Geffrey of Anjou at Argentoile, or some other place; there happening such a mutiny 
m Ibid.  in his Army, as that divers forsook 
n Ibid.  him; he followed 
o Ibid.  some of them to P●nt-Audomare, and there took 
p Ibid.  this Hugh de Gurnay, with several other stout young Men; whom partly 
q Ibid.  by good words, and partly by threats, he endeavoured 
r Ibid.  to reconcile: But failing 
s Ibid.  therein, concluded 
t Ibid.  a Truce with the Enemy for two years. Howbeit, some time after this, viz. in An. 1151. (16 Steph.) favouring 
u Chron. Norm 986. D.  the parts of King Stephen against Henry, Duke of Normandy, he admitted 
x Chron. Norm 986. D.  the Duke's Enemies into his Castle of Gurnay.  
Furthermore, in An. 1173. (19 Hen. 2.) upon 
y Ypod. Neustr. p. 40. n. 40.  that Rebellion of young Henry, against the King his Father; he, as also Hugh his Son (with eighty of their Soldiers) were taken 
z Ypod. Neustr. p. 40. n. 40.  prisoners by young Henry, who burned 
a Ypod. Neustr. p. 40. n. 40.  that Castle in Normandy, which they then held. Lastly, having married 
b W. Gemet. 296 C.  ... the Sister of Ralph de Parrone, 
c W. Gemet. 296 C.  Earl of Uermandois, he died in 31 Hen. 2. as it seems; for than did Hugh de Gurnay his Son, give 
d Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Norf. Suff.  an hundred pounds for his relief.  
Which last mentioned Hugh, 
Hugh.  in 3 Rich. 1. was at the Siege 
e Matth. Paris, 158. l. 3.  of Acon in the Holy Land; where, upon the taking thereof, an equal partition 
f Jorevall. 1206. n. 20.  being made on the part of King Richard, and the King of France, Dru de Marlon, with an hundred Soldiers, took charge 
g Jorevall. 1206. n. 20.  of that half part which belonged to the King of France; and this Hugh de Gurnay of 
h Jorevall. 1206. n. 20.  that other half, appertaining to King Richard.  
In 4 joh. Robert de Vipount received command 
i Pat. 4. Joh. m 11.  to deliver unto him all the prisoners which were then taken in the Wars of France, except those Martin Algeiss took.  
In An. 1203. (5 joh.) this Hugh observing 
k M. West. in An●o 1203.  that King john devoted himself totally to Luxury (whereby 
l M. West. in An●o 1203.  the King of France got much advantage, for recovery of Normandy) he gave 
m M. West. in An●o 1203.  up the Castle of Montfort to the French; whereupon many others forsook 
n M. West. in An●o 1203.  him, so that Rouen was 
o M. West. in An●o 1203.  soon after lost.  
In 12 joh. this Hugh paid a Fine 
p Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Buck. & Bedf.  to the King of seven hundred marks for the Manor of Wendover in Com. Buck. and that 
q Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Buck. & Bedf.  he might not be disseised thereof, but by Judgement of the King's Court; and in 15 joh. obtained 
r Claus 15 Joh. m. 7.  the Honour of Wherwelton in Com. Ebor. by the gift of that King. Moreover, the same year he attended 
s Ibid. in dorso. m 1.  the King into Poictou; and in 16 joh. was made Sheriff 
t Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 12.  for the Counties of Buckingham and Bedford. In which year discerning himself infirm 
u Claus. 16 Joh. m. 19 , he procured the King to take 
x Claus. 16 Joh. m. 19  the homage of Girard, his Son and Heir, but not 
y Claus. 16 Joh. m. 19  to dispossess himself of his Lands, during his own life. Shortly after which, he took part with the Rebellious Barons, as it seems: For in 18 joh. it appears 
z Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2. , that the King disposed of his Manor of Wendover to William de Fednes (id est, Fienes.) And in 2 Hen. 3. William de Cantilupe obtained 
a Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 13.  all his Lands in Lincolnshire, which were then in the hands of Hugh de Gurnay his Son: But, in 6 Hen. 3. he died; for than did the King direct his Precept 
b Rot. ●in. 6 H. 3. m. 5.  to William de Cantilupe, to restore unto Hugh his Son (Girard) being dead, as it seems) all the Lands of his Inheritance, then in his custody. The like command 
c Claus 6 H. 3. m. 11.  had the Sheriff of Norfolk, for all his Lands in that County.  
Which Hugh 
Hugh.  highly incurring the King's displeasure; for 
d Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 13.  being in that Tournament at Blithe in Com. Nottingh. in 7 Hen. 3. contrary 
e Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 13.  to his prohibition, the Sheriffs of Warwick, Leicester, and Gloucester, had command 
f Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 13.  to seize all his Lands in those Counties. Nor was this all; for the same year, he boldly presumed to hunt 
g Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 9  with Hound and Horn, for the space of three days, in the King's Chase of Bristol, without leave, and contrary 
h Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 9  to the command of the Foresters. Whereupon the Constable of the Castle of Bristol, was required 
i Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 9  to seize all his Lands, Goods, and Chattles, within his Liberty. But after this, I have not seen more of him, then that he married 
k Testa de Nevil. Gloc.  Lucy, the Daughter of Robert de Berkley, and died in 22 Hen. 3. Whereupon, William de Cantilupe gave 
l Claus. 21 〈◊〉. m. 8. Rot. Pip. 23 H 3. Dorset & Somerset.  five hundred marks Fine for the Wardship of julian, his Daughter and Heir, and custody of her Lands; as also 
m Claus. 21 〈◊〉. m. 8. Rot. Pip. 23 H 3. Dorset & Somerset.  of the Child unborn, wherewith Maud his Widow did then travail: Which julian became the Wife 
n Rot. Fin. 11 E. 1. m. 15.  of William Bardulf.  
¶ I come now to Anselm de Gurnay, 
Anselm.  younger Brother 
o Ex Coll. ● Gl. S.  to the last Hugh.  
This Anselm married 
p Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Somerset.  Eve, Sister and Heir 
q Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Somerset.  to Maurice de Gant; and by her had issue 
r Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Somerset.  Robert de Gurnay: Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 15 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
s Rot. 〈◊〉 15 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Manor of Poelet in Com. Somers. part of the Possessions of the said Maurice de Gant, his Uncle, whose Heir 
t Rot. 〈◊〉 15 H. 3. m. 8.  he was; so likewise 
u Ibid. m. 9  of all his Lands in the County of Gloucester, excepting 
x Ibid. m. 9  the Manors of Beverstan, Weston, Radewick, Our, and Ailbrinton; and made his solemn Protestation 
y Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 2●. , in the King's presence, that he did not lay any Claim to the three Hundreds of Beminster, Harecliff, and Perbiry; acknowledging, that the said Maurice, his Uncle, had no title in them, but for term of life; so that, after 
z Ibid.  his decease, they were to come 
a Ibid.  to Thomas de Berkley, and his Pleirs: And in 16 H. 3. had liberty 
b Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 1.  to pay the Remainder of the hundred pounds due for his relief (being seventy five pounds) by twenty five pounds each half year: In which year also, he performed his homage 
c Ibid. m. 3.  for one half Knights Fee, in the County of Somerset, descended 
d Ibid. m. 3.  to him by the death of Robert, the Son of john de Harpetre, his Grandfather.  
Furthermore, in 26 Hen. 3. this Robert gave 
e Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Gloc.  twenty pounds to the King, to be excused from attending him at that time into Gas●●igne: And in 41 Hen. 3. had Summons 
f Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m 6.  to be at Bristol, in the Octaves of S. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march with him into Wales: Also in 42 Hen. 3. to be at 
g 〈…〉.  Chester upon the Feast day of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, for the like purpose: And in 47 Hen. 3. to be 
h 〈…〉.  at Hereford, shortly after the Feast of the Epiphany, accordingly fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh.  
And having Founded 
i 〈…〉.  the Hospital of Gant (alias Billeswike) juxta Bri●●oll, for the health of his own Soul, and for the Soul of Maurice de Gant, his Uncle, departed 
k 〈…〉.  this life in 53 Hen. 3. being then seized 
l 〈…〉.  of the Manor of Scimekote in Com. Wilts. As also 
m 〈…〉.  of the Manors of Harpetre, Bavene, and Kinglescombe, in Com. Gloc. with divers Fees in the Counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Wilts, to the same Manors belonging, amounting in all to twenty two Knights Fees and an half; and likewise 
n 〈…〉.  of the Manors of Beverstan, Weston, Halberton, Radewick, Our, and Puriton, all in the County of Gloucester; leaving issue by Hawise de Longcamp his Wife 
o Claus. 53 H. 30. m. 5. , Anselm his Son 
p Esc. ut supra.  and Heir, then of full age; who doing his homage, had Livery 
q 〈…〉.  of his Lands.  
Which Anselm, 
Anselm.  in 7 Edw. 3. being with 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the King in his Scottish Wars, obtained a Grant 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. ; That himself, and all his Burghers of Netherwere in Com. Somers. should be free from payment of any Customs throughout the whole Realm of England; as also, That they should enjoy 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  all Privileges, and Liberties, granted to Maurice de Gant (his Ancestor) by King Henry the First. After which, ere long, viz. in 14 E. 1. he died 
u Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 11. Gloc. , being then seized 
x Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 11. Gloc.  of the Manors of Beverstan, Awerton, Weston, and Our, in Com. Gloc. leaving john 
z Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 11. Gloc.  his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age. Which john, 
john.  the next ensuing year, doing his fealty, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 15 E. 1. m. ●.  of all the Lands of his Inheritance. And, having wedded 
a Claus. 19 E 1▪ m. 3.  Oliva, the Daughter 
b Claus. 19 E 1▪ m. 3.  of Henry Luvell, departed this life in 19 Edw. 1. leaving Elizabeth, his Daughter 
c Rot. Fin. 19 E 1. m. 16.  and Heir, Wife 
d Rot. Fin. 19 E 1. m. 16.  to john ap Adam. Which john then doing his fealty, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 19 E 1. m. 16.  of all the Lands of her Inheritance.   

William Fitz-Ausculph.  
THis William was a great Man in the time of the Conqueror, as may seem by the extent of those Lands he possessed: For it appears, 
a Domesd lib● in iisd. Comitat.  that he then had ten Lordships in Berkshire, one in Middlesex, one in Oxfordshire, one in Huntingdonshire, one in Cambridgeshire, seven in Surrey, four in Northamptonshire, seven in Warwickshire, twenty in Buckinghamshire, twenty five in Staffordshire, and fourteen in Worcestershire, of which, Dudley was one, where he had a Castle. In some places he is called 
b Domesd. sub. tit. Back  Ausculf de Pinchengi: But whether he had any issue or not, or what became of him, I could never yet discover. His principal Seat, viz. The Castle of Dudley, with a great part of his Lands, coming shortly after to Gervase Paganell, as in due place I shall show.   

Paganell.  
BY the Conquerors Survey, it appears 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. Com. , that Ralph Paganell 
Ralph.  held, at that time, ten Lordships in Com. Devon. five in Comitat. 〈◊〉 fifteen in Com. Linc. and fifteen in Com. Ebor. whereof Nonninctune was one; unto the Soak whereof, belonged four Hamlets.  
In An. 1089. (2 W. Rufi) this Ralph Founded 
b 〈…〉.  the Priory of the Holy Trinity, at York, for Nuns; in that place, where formerly had stood an House of Canons, which was destroyed 
c 〈…〉.  by King William the Conqueror; and in the time of that King, was Sheriff 
d Lel. school. Vol. 1. 543.  of Yorkshire. He likewise gave 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 388 a. n 50.  to the Monks of S. Mary's Abbey in York, six Carucates of Land, and on Oxgang in Millington; as also the Church of Hugeth, with the Tithes and Glebe; and seven Oxgangs of Land in Howald.  
To him succeeded Fulke Paganell 
Fulke.  (his Son and Heir, I presume) who, possessing, a great part of the Lands of William Fitz-Ausculph, Founded 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 910 b. n. 30. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 685 b. n. 30.  that Monastery near Newpo●t in Com. Buck. (since called Tikford) as a Cell to that great Abbey of Marmonstier in France. Which Lordship of Newport was part 
g Domesd. lib. sub tit. B●ck.  of the Possessions of the said William Fitz-Ausculph.  
And to him succeeded Ralph Paganell, 
Ralph.  his Son 
h Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 910 b. n. 30.  and Heir; who, being possessed of Dudley in Com. Staff. (part 
i Domesd. lib. sub tit. Staff.  of the Lands of the before specified William Fitz-Ausculph,) did there purpose 
k Mon. Angl. ut supra 907 a. n. 30 & 40.  to have Founded another Monastery.  
In 5 Steph. this Ralph taking 
l Geru. Dorob. in An. 114 ●. Col. 1350. n. 30.  part with Maud the Empress, was by her made Governor 
m Geru. Dorob. in An. 114●. Col. 1350. n. 30.  of the Castle of Nottingham, (William Peverell, than Lord thereof, being taken prisoner 
n Ibid.  in the Battle of Lincoln, fight for King Stephen) whereupon he instigated 
o Ibid.  Robert, Earl of Gloucester, to enter Nottingham (the Inhabitants being destitute 
p Ibid.  of any defensive Arms) which he accordingly did; so that the Town was miserably plundered 
q Ibid. , and then burnt by the Soldiers.  
Touching his issue, I find that he had divers Sons, viz. Gervase, 
〈◊〉  William, Hugh, Adam, jordan, and Alexander. Of these, beginning with Gervase, I shall first observe, that in An. 1138. (3 Steph.) adhering 
r Rob. de Torineio MS. penès Sim d'Ews Eq Aur. s. 162 b.  to Maud the Empress (when 
s Rob. de Torineio MS. penès Sim d'Ews Eq Aur. s. 162 b.  Robert, Earl of Gloucester, and others, raised Forces on her behalf, and manned several Castles against King Stephen, he held 
t Rob. de Torineio MS. penès Sim d'Ews Eq Aur. s. 162 b.  the Castle of Dudley for her; and, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
u Lib. Rub. sub tit. Staff.  the Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter (residing then at Dudley) certified 
x Lib. Rub. sub tit. Staff.  his Knight's Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, to be in number fifty; and those De Novo, six and a third part. But after this, scil. in 20 Hen. 2. being with 
y Jorevall 1085. n 30 Rad. de Diceto 588. n. 20.  young Henry (Son to the King) in that Rebellion against his Father, his Castle of Dudley (in An. 1175. 21 Hen. 2.) was demolished 
z Jorevall 1085. n 30 Rad. de Diceto 588. n. 20. , as others at that time were, who had done the like. And in 22 Hen. 2. gave 
a Rot. Pip. 22 H. ●. Staff.  five hundred marks to the King, as a Peace-offering for that transgression.  
Moreover, in An. 1189. (1 Rich. 1.) he was 
b Jorevall. 1158. l 7. ●  one of the Barons who attended King Richard at his first solemn Coronation; and took to Wife 
c Mon Angl. Vol. ●. 907 b. n. 40.  Isabella, Daughter to Robert, Earl of Leicester, Widow 
d Mon Angl. Vol ●. 907 b. n. 40.  of Sim. S. Lize, Earl of Northampton, by whom he had issue 
e Mon Angl. Vol. ●. 907 b. n. 40.  one Son called Robert.  
This Gervase Paganell, in pursuance 
f Ibid. 907●. n. 30 & 40.  of that pious intent of Ralph Paganell his Father, (whereof I have already made mention) Founded 
g Ibid. 9072. n. 30 & 40.  the Priory of Dudley in Com. Wigorn. and gave 
h Mon. Angl▪ Vol. 1. 5▪ 9 a. n 40.  to the Nuns of Eton in Com. War. his Mill at Ingepenne in Comitat. Berks. with the Meadow and Croft adjoining: But, leaving no issue surviving, Hawise, his Daughter, became his Heir 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 912 b. : Which Hawise, was first married 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol 2. 912 b.  to john de Somery (by which means, Dudley, with other Lands of great extent, came to Ralph de Somery, her Son and Heir) and afterwards to 
l Ibid. a. n. 30.  Roger de Berkley, of Berkley in Com. Gloc.  
Having thus done with Gervase, I next come to William, 
William.  who in 12 Hen. 2. upon that Assessment 
m Lib. Rub. sub tit. Ebor.  of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
n Lib. Rub. sub tit. Ebor.  his Knight's Fees de Veteri Feoffamento, to be fifteen in number, and half a Knights Fee De Novo.  
This William Founded 
o Mon Anglic. Vol. 96. 2. a. n. 50.  the Priory of Drax in Com. Ebor. for Canons Regular of S. Augustine. Moreover, he confirmed 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 373 b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Selby, that Grant which Ralph his Father made to them, of the Land, Meadow, and Woods, lying opposite to Roudcliff, on the other side of the River Eyre; and, having married 
q Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2 911 b. n. 60.  julian, the Daughter of Robert de Bahantune, of Bahantune in Com. Devon. left issue 
r Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2 911 b. n. 60.  Fulke, 
Fulke.  his Son and Heir, and Alice 
s Rot. Pip. 4 R. 1. Ebor.  a Daughter, married 
t Mon. Anglic. ut supra 97 b. n. 20.  to Robert de Gant.  
Of which Fulke, I find, that in 26 Hen. 2. he paid 
u Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Devon.  a thousand marks for Livery of the Honour of Baenton: and that he gave 
x Mon. Angl. Vol 2. 912 b. n 10.  his Manor of Bruggewater to William Briwere. But some great offence, it seems, he did commit, for which he fled 
y Rot. Pip. 1 Rich. 1. Devon. , and for which his Lands were given 
z Rot. Pip. 1 Rich. 1. Devon.  to William Bardulfe: By reason also whereof, in 31 Hen. 2. William Briwere, than Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. 31 H 2. sub tit. Terr qu● fuit Fulc. Paynell.  of Devonshire, answered 
b Rot. Pip. 31 H 2. sub tit. Terr qu● fuit Fulc. Paynell.  to the King for the Farm of his Lordships of Baenton and Uff●colum. But in 1 joh. he had restitution 
c Obl. 1 Joh. m. 22.  of his Honour of Baenton again, giving a thousand marks to the King for a Fine. Nevertheless, in 4 joh. (being 
d Rot. Norm. 4 Joh. in dorso, m. 2.  then in Normandy with the King, at his Castle of Vire) he was suspected 
e 〈…〉.  of purposing to desert him: Howbeit, in the presence 
f 〈…〉.  of divers Nobles there at that time, he so far excused 
g 〈…〉.  the matter; as that the King taking his Son in hostage 
h 〈…〉. , for his future fidelity, received 
i 〈…〉.  him to favour.  
After which, it was not long ere he died; for in 10 joh. William 
William.  his Son gave 
k 〈…〉.  two hundred marks for Livery of the Lands, whereof he died seized; and that 
l 〈…〉.  Ada his Mother might not be distrained to marry again. And, in 13 joh. gave, 
m 〈…〉.  one hundred pounds, and one Palfrey, to have for his life, those Lands which he held by Sarah his Wife, lying in Wadington, Gartun, and Wicheham, which were seized 
n 〈…〉.  into the King's hands after her death: But in 17 Io●. being in 
o 〈…〉.  Arms with other the Rebellious Barons of that time, his Lands in Bampton and Ufculum in Com. Devon. were 
p 〈…〉.  seized, and given 
q 〈…〉.  by the King to Richard Malherbe.  
Soon after which, he died; for in 2 Hen. 3. William Painell, 
William.  his Son, gave 
r 〈…〉.  an hundred sixty seven pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence, for Livery of his Lands. And, in 12 Hen. 3. going on Pilgrimage 
s 〈…〉.  to the Holy Land, assigned 
t 〈…〉.  Alice de Moyun, his Wife, Sister 
u 〈…〉.  of William Brywer, and Hugh de Sandford; to pay at every three years' end, after that time, twenty marks, towards the discharge of his debts due to the King, committing 
x 〈…〉.  to them, for that end, the Manor of Bampton. But, notwithstanding this, the King sent his Precept 
y 〈…〉.  to the Sheriff of Devon, to seize all his Lands, whereof he was possessed at the time of his pilgrimage.  
To this William, 
William.  thus gone on pilgrimage, succeeded 
z 〈…〉.  William, his Son and Heir, then 
a 〈…〉.  within age, and committed 
b 〈…〉.  to the custody of Matthew Fitz-Herbert, with the benefit of his marriage. Whereupon, the next year following, the Sheriff of Devon had command 
c 〈…〉.  to give him Livery of the Manors of Bampton and Ufculum. The like Precept 
d 〈…〉.  had the Sheriff of Somersetshire, for the Manor of Honespill.  
This last mentioned William died 
e Es●. 33 H. 3. m. 3●.  in 33 H. 3. being seized 
f Es●. 33 H. 3. m. 3●.  of the Manor of Bampton, leaving Auda, his Sister 
g Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 10.  and Heir, than the Wife 
h Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 10.  of john de Balun, forty years of age. Which Auda giving security 
i Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 10.  for her relief, viz. one hundred pounds, had Livery 
k Ib. m. 13.  of all the Lands, whereof her Brother so died seized, excepting 
l Ib. m. 13.  the Dowry of Sibylla, Wife of the said William, which was thereupon assigned 
m Ib. m. 13.  unto her, giving security, that she would not marry again without Licence.  
¶ ay now come to Hugh Painell 
Hugh.  (another Son of the before specified William Painell and julian de Bahamton, as ●ghess.)  
In 9 joh. this Hugh had 
n Claus. 9 Joh. m. 5.  six Knights Fees belonging to his Manor of Drax, which King john gave 
o Claus. 9 Joh. m. 5.  him: And in 17 joh. being 
p Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, obtained Letters 
q Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of safe conduct, to come to the King, to make his Peace; which he offered, by giving Bond 
r Claus. ● H. 3. m. 10.  for his future fidelity: Howbeit, until 
s Claus. H 3● m 7  3 Hen. 3. his Lands, then seized on for that transgression, were not restored. After which time, I find no more of him till 28 Hen. 3. that he died 
t 〈…〉. ; Lettuce his Wife, having then Livery 
u 〈…〉.  of his Lands in the Counties of York and Lincoln, until his Heir should be of full age.  
¶ Next to Adam Painell 
Adam.  (another Son of the before mentioned William and julian.)  
In 6 Rich. 1. this Adam paid 
x Rot. Pip. 6 R 1 Linc▪ ●  twenty shillings for his Scutage, upon the King's redemption; and married 
y Rot. Pip. ● Joh Westmorl.  the Widow of William Fitz-Williams (Sister 
z Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  and Coheir of Robert Bardulf, Lord of Hoo, in Kent, and of Castle-Car●eton in Com. Linc.) This I conceive to be the same Adam, who in 17 joh. was in 
a Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  Arms with the Rebellious Barons; and afterwards returning 
b Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  to obedience, was accepted 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  to favour. But it seems he fell off again; whereupon all his Lands were given 
d Claus ● H 3. m. 17. ●  to Thomas Boterell, and Henry Tibetot: Howbeit, in 9 Hen. 3. Ralph Paynell (his Son) doing 
e Rot. Fin. 9 H 3. m. 3.  his homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 9 H 3. m. 3.  of his Purparty of the Lands of the before specified Robert Bardulf, his Uncle.  
¶ About this time there was another Fulke Paynell 
Fulke.  (a younger Son to the last mentioned Fulke, as I suppose.)  
In 1 Hen. 3. this Fulke (being 
g Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 15.  in Rebellion) his Lands were given 
h Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 15.  to Hasculfe Paynell, his Brother, for his support in the King's service. Howbeit, shortly afterwards, viz. in 3 Hen. 3. he had Livery 
i Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Manor of Carletion in Com. Ebor. which was seized 
k Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 4.  into the King's hands, with other of his Lands. But long after this viz. in 
l Pat. 45 H. ●. m 7.  45 Hen. 3. the King having been graciously pleased to declare 
m Pat. 45 H. 3. m 7. , That, whereas he had long before promised to the said Fulke, at his being with him in Britanny; that upon his return into England, he would make restitution of all those Lands which did, by Inheritance, belong to him; and in regard he had not afterwards prosecuted his Livery for them (they being not in the Kings own hands) he did then, in consideration 
n Ibid.  of the laudable services, performed by the said Fulke, Grant 
o Ibid.  unto William 
William.  his Son and Heir; That whereas those Lands, were, by judgement of the King's Court, Escheated to the Crown, as the Lands of the Normans, and consequently did of right belong to the King, against those who then held them: Or in case the King could otherwise recover them, he would so far manifest his kindness to this William, as that he should be obliged, in all thankfulness, unto him for the same.  
Whereupon, it seems, that he and his son were admitted to some composition; for in 1 Edw. 1. it appears 
p Rot. Fin. 1 E. 1. m. 15. , that john Paynell, 
john.  his next Heir, having paid a Fine of one thousand three hundred and twelve marks, for the Redemption of those Lands, obtained the King's Precept unto the Barons of his Exchequer, to make enrolment thereof. Which john 
john.  died 
q Claus. 12 E. 1. m 3.  in 12 Edw. 1. whereupon john, his Son and Heir, had Livery 
r Claus. 12 E. 1. m 3.  of his Inheritance. But dying 
s Claus. 19 E. 1. m 10.  without issue in 19 Edw. 1. Philip 
Philip.  his Brother became his Heir; 
t Claus. 19 E. 1. m 10.  who had thereupon the like Livery.  
Which Philip departed 
Esc. 18 E ● n. 60.  this life in 18 Edw. 2. leaving Elizabeth his Wife surviving 
x Esc. 18 E ● n. 60. ; (who had 
y Esc. 18 E ● n. 60.  the Manors of Ramesham and Comb-Keynes in Com. Dorset. assigned for her Dowry) and john, 
john  his Son 
z Esc. 18 E ● n. 60.  and Heir. 
john.   
Besides this last mentioned William, 
William.  there was shortly after another William, though how branched from this Stock, I cannot say. Which William, in 30 Edw. 1. exhibited his Petition 
a 〈…〉.  in Parliament, on the behalf of Margaret then his Wife, for the third part of the Manor of Corpel (in Com. Northampt.) part of the Possessions of john de Camoys her first Husband. Whereunto the King's Attorney answered 
b Ibid. , That she ought not to have any Dowry therein, by reason that divers years before the death of him the said john, she had departed from him, and lived in Adultery with this William Paynell; and, that being never reconciled, whilst he lived, she ought not (by force of the Statute, concerning Women eloping from their Husbands, and of their own accord living in Adultery with others, and not after reconciled) to have any Dowry at all. Whereupon the said William and Margaret, to manifest the consent of john de Camoys, for such her departure from him, produced a formal Grant 
c Ibid. , from the said john, in haec verba.  
OMnibus Christi ●idelibus, ad quos praese●s Scriptum pervenerit, Johannes de Camoys, filius & haeres domini Radulphi de Camoys, salutem in Domino. Noveritis me tradidisse, & dimi●isse, spontaneâ voluntate me●, domino Willielmo Paynell Militi, Margaretam de Camoys, filiam & haeredem domini Johannis de Gatesden, uxorem meam; & etiam dedisse & concessisse, eidem Willielmo, relaxasse, & quietum clamasse, omnia bona & catalli, quae ipsa Margareta habet, vel de caetro habere posset; & etiam quicquid mei est de praedictâ Margaretâ, bonis vel 〈◊〉, cum pertinentiis; ita quod, nec ego, nec aliquis alius nomine meo in praedictâ Margaretâ, bonis & catallis ipisus Margaretae, cum suis pertinentiis, de caetero exigere, vel vendicare poterimus, nec debemus imperpetuum: Et volo & concedo, & per praesens Scriptum confirmo, quod praedicta Margareta, cum praedicto domino Willielmo sit & maneat, pro volunt 〈◊〉 Willielmi. In cujus rei testimonium huic praesenti Scripto Sigillum m●um apposui; His testibus Thomâ de Depeston, Johanne de Ferring, Willielmo de Icombe, Henrico le Biroun, Stephano Camer, Waltero le Blound, Gilberto de Batecombe, Roberto de Bosco, & aliis.  
Alleging, 
d Ibid▪  That she did cohabite with this William, by the freewill and consent of the same john, and delivery of her, as the words of the Grant do import.  
Howbeit, after great Arguments on each part; in regard she was never reconciled to her said Husband; but surviving him, did afterwards formally marry this Sir William Paynell; at length judgement 
e Ibid▪  was given, that she should not have any benefit of that Dowry.  
This William was summoned 
f Claus. de iisdem ann. 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament in 32 Edw. 1. (and so till 8 Edw. 2. inclusive.) And in 34 Edw. 〈◊〉 was 
g Rot. Scoc. 34 ●. 1. m. 12.  of the retinue to john de Warenne, in the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 
h Rot. Scoc. 35 E. 1. m. 1.  35 Edw. 1.  
But all I have farther seen of him, is, That he granted 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 181 b. n. 40.  to the Canons of Heringham in Suffex, his Manor of Cokeham, and thirty two Acres of Land in Lanucyngg, with the Ferry at New Shoreham in Suffex; and that he departed 
k Esc. 10 E▪ 2. n 61.  this life, 1 Apr. 10 Edw. 2. being then seized 
l Esc. 10 E▪ 2. n 61.  of the Manors of Littleton- Paynell and Knighton- Paynell in Com. Wilts, Westcote in Com. Surr., As also of the Manors of Wolbeding, Atte-Fure, Hamtone●, and Okhangre, in Com. Suss. And moreover, that to him succeeded 
m 〈…〉.  john Paynell, 
john.  his Brother and Heir; who in 10 Edw. 2. doing his homage, had Livery 
n 〈…〉.  of his Lands, saving 
o 〈…〉.  to Eva de S. john, the Widow of the said William, her reasonable Dowry. Which john in 12 Edw. 2. obtained the King's Charter 
p Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 87.  for a Market upon the Tuesday every week at his Manor of Littleton, in Com. Wiltes. as also a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Nativity of St. john Baptist; and departed 
q Esc. 12 E. 2 n. 50. Suss.  this life the same year, leaving Maud 
r Esc. 12 E. 2 n. 50. Suss.  his Daughter and Heir, thirty years of age.   

Pantulf.  
IN Anno 1074. (8 Will. Conq.) William Pantolf, 
William.  a valiant Knight (through the advice of Mainer, the venerable Abbot of St. Ebrulfs, at Utica, founded 
b Ord. Vit. 583. A. B.  the Abbey of St. Peter, at Norum, and amply endowed 
c Ord. Vit. 583. A. B.  it with Lands and Tithes; as also with the Churches, within his several Lordships, both in England, and Normandy; and Tithes of all his possessions. Moreover he gave 
d Ibid. C.  all his personal Estate, to be equally divided betwixt the Monks of St. Ebrulfs, and those of Norum; Roger de Montgomeric, his superior Lord (then residing at Be●es●●e, in Normandy) adding his Confirmation 
* Ibid. C.  thereto.  
Furthermore, in Ann. 1077. (10 Will. Conq.) he accompanied 
e Ibid. D.  Robert Abbot of St. Ebrulfs (Brother to Hugh de Grentmesnill) after he had been at the Dedication of the Churches of Cane, Baie●x, and Bec, (which were Consecrated 
f Ibid. D.  the same year) into Apulia: at which time Robert Wigard, than Duke of Calabria, received 
g Ibid. 584. A.  him with much Honour; and, taking notice 
h Ibid. 584. A.  of his valour, endeavoured to retain him in his service, with promise 
i Ibid. 584. A.  of ample reward; setting 
k Ibid. 584. A.  him next to himself at dinner; and offering him, in case he would stay, three Cities in Italy. But, it so falling out, about this time; Mabe● the Countess, being killed 
l Ibid. B.  by Hugh de Salgei a stout and resolute Knight, that this William was shrewdly suspected 
m Ibid. B.  to be accessary to the murder, in regard he had intimate familiarity with that Knight. Whereupon Earl Roger de Montgomerie (his superior Lord) making seizure 
n Ibid. B.  of all his Lands, and seeking his life, he fled 
o Ibid.  to Utica, with his Wife and Sons; and there, in great fear, remained 
p Ibid.  a long time, under the protection of those Monks; till at length, through 
q Ibid. C.  the importunity of divers noble persons, it was concluded that he should 
r Ibid. C.  undergo that severe Trial by Fire-Ordeall, viz. to purge himself from the guilt of this foul murder, by carrying a piece of Iron, red hot in his Hands▪ Which he did without any harm; his Adversaries looking on, with purpose 
s Ibid. C.  to cut off his Head, in case they had discerned him guilty. After which, having received great consolation 
t Ibid.  in the height of his Adversity, from the Abbot and Monks of Utica, he gave 
u Ibid.  them four of those Palls, which he brought out of Apulia, whereof four Copes were made 
x Ibid.  for the Chanters in their Church at Utica.  
It is also said 
y Ibid. , that after the death of King William the Conqueror, this William went again into Apulia▪ and at his return, brought 
z 〈…〉  with him certain Relics 
* 〈…〉.  of St. Nicholas, which he gave to the Church of St. Peter at Norum; and bestowed thereon likewise, the Manor of Tra●iton, in England, with the Church and Mill; as also the Tithes of all his Hamlets thereto belonging. And lastly, that in Ann. 1102. (3 H. 1.) upon 
z Ord. Vi●. 807. ●.  that great Rebellion of Robert de Belesmo Earl of Shrewsbury, against King Henry, wherein he had gained Caducan and Gervat, the Sons of Rhese Prince of Wales of his side; this William was, by him, disherited 
a Ord. Vi●. 807. a.  of all his Lands in that County, for not taking his part; and that thereupou, applying 
b Ibid.  himself to King Henry, who had long discerned 
c Ibid.  him to be a person of a brave Spirit, he had 
d Ibid.  a cheerful reception; and being thereupon made 
e Ibid.  Governor of Stafford-Castle, had 
f Ibid.  two hundred Soldiers to attend him in that service; so that he did much 
g Ibid.  annoy that rebellious Earl, both by his hostile Acts, and discovery of his Plots.  
By Leceline his Wife, this William had issue 
h Ibid. 58●. D.  four Sons; viz. Philip, Robert, Ivo, and Arnulph; and dying 
i Ibid. 585. A.  very aged, left 
k Ibid. 585. A.  his Lands in No●mandy to his Son Philip, and those in England to Robert, and was buried 
l Ibid. 654. C. D.  in the Cloister of the Abbey at Norum.  
The Lands in England whereof he was possessed 
m Demesd. lib. Salop.  at the time of the General Survey, were twenty nine Lordships, all in the County of Salop: whereof Wemme being one of the chief, he made it his seat; all which he held 
n Demesd. lib. Salop.  of the before specified Roger de Montgomerie.  
To these his Lands in this Realm, succeeded 
o Ord. Vit. 585. A. ut supra.  Robert 
Robert.  his second Son; Philip the eldest enjoying 
p Ord. Vit. 585. A. ut supra.  those in Normandy. And to Robert, Hugh; and to Hugh, 
Hugh.  Ivo: Which Ivo 
Ivo.  gave 
q Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 383. a. l. 4.  to the Monks of St. Peter's Abbey at Shrewsbury, his Mill at Sutton. And to 
r Ibid. 766. n. 40.  the Monks of Cumbermere; Bromhale, Spipford, and Clive.  
To this Ivo succeeded 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 129. a. n. 40. & ● 50.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, who gave to the 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 129. a. n. 40. & ● 50.  Canons of Stone, in Com. Staff. the third part of all the Tithes of Corn, and small Tithes of his Lordship of Cublesdon in Com. Staff. and two parts of the Tithes of Hay, Orchards, and Paunage. Which William, with Burgia his Wife, are said 
u Ibid. 481. b. n. 40.  to have been Founders of the Priory at Langele, in Comit. Leic. And, for 
* Ex Autog. in bibls. Cotton.  the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors, gave 
x Ex Autog. in bibls. Cotton.  to the Nuns of that house, the Church of Dalby, with six Oxgangs of Land: as also the Church of Sumerseby, with one Yard-land, and the Tofts and Crofts thereto belonging. This William taking part with the rebellious Barons, was 
y Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  one of those who held Beaubo●-Castle against King john; but at length returning to his due obedience, was received 
z Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  into protection.  
I now come to Hugh, 
Hugh.  Brother * of Ivo. In 24 Hon. 2. this Hugh Pantulfe was 
z Testa de Nevil, Salop.  amersed for trespassing in the King's Forest in Northamptonshire. And in 26 H. 2. being constituted 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Salop.  Sheriff of Shropshire, continued 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Salop.  in that trust till 1 Ric. 1. inclusive. In 6 Ric. 1. upon collection of the Scutage for the King's redemption, he paid 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Staff.  forty shillings for his Knight's Fees in Stan●●ordshire. 
a Rot Pip. 24 Hen. 2. Norhamp.   
Having the Title 
e Testa de Nevil, Salop.  of a Baron, he left issue 
f Rot. Fi●. 9 Hen. 3. m. 7.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir; who in 9 Hen. 3. doing his Homage, and giving security 
g Rot. Fi●. 9 Hen. 3. m. 7.  for the payment of an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Staff. Salop. Here●. & Wigorn. And the next ensuing year obtained the King's Precept 
h Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 17.  to the Barons of his Exchequer, for the discharge of that hundred pounds which he did owe for his Relief; it being for five Knights Fees, said 
i Ibid.  to have been belonging to Robert de Belemes, of the King's Escheats.  
Betwixt the Lordship of Wemme, belonging to this William; and the Lordship of Prees, belonging to the Bishop of Coventrey and Lich●ield, there was a perambulation 
k Claus. 12 H. 3. m. 5.  made, whereby the bounds of each were stated. Which Perambulation so made, was confirmed 
l Claus. 12 H. 3. m. 5.  by King Henry the third in the twelfth year of his reign. But in 17 Hen. 3. he departed 
m Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m 8. Rot. Pip. 17 Hen. 3. Salop.  this life; whereupon Fulke Fitz-Warine, gave 
n Claus. 17 Hen. 3. m 8. Rot. Pip. 17 Hen. 3. Salop.  six hundred marks for the Wardship of his Lands and Heir, with the benefit of her marriage, whose name was Maud 
o 〈…〉 , afterwards 
p Ibid.  married to Ralph Boteler of Oversley, in Com. Warw. by means whereof the Lordship of Wemme, with the rest of the Lands of her Inheritance, came to that Family.   

Newmarch.  
AMongst other the followers of William Duke of Normandy, upon his first arrival and Conquest of this Realm Bernard Newmarch 
Bernard.  was one; as it seems: for it appears 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 317. b. n. 60.  that he was a Witness to one of his Charters, granted to the Monks of Battle, in Sussex, upon his foundation of that Abbey.  
That which, in the next place, I find to be most memorable of him, is; that after the Conqueror had got full possession of this Realm; and aiming 
b Itiner Cambr. p. 156.  at a peceable enjoyment thereof, had almost totally disherited 
c Itiner Cambr. p. 156.  the Native English, by distribution 
d Itiner Cambr. p. 156.  of their Lands amongst his Normans, and other followers; which occasioned 
e Itiner Cambr. p. 156.  a farther confluence of more Aliens hither, (this whole Realm being too little for their greedy appetites) Robert Fitz-Hamon (in the time of King William Rufus) having Conquered 
f 〈…〉.  Morganoc. in Wales; there were divers others, who obtained 
g 〈…〉.  leave to invade the rest of that Country; amongst which this Bernard was 
h 〈…〉.  one, who undertook the Province of Brecknock; and accordingly won 
i Ibid.  all the three Cantereds of that territory. After which, seating himself there, he founded 
k M●. Ang. ut supra. 3●0 b. n. 10 etc.  a Priory of Benedictine Monks, near to his Castle: And for 
l M●. Ang. ut supra. 3●0 b. n. 10 etc.  the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror and his Queen, as also 
m M●. Ang. ut supra. 3●0 b. n. 10 etc.  for the Soul of King Henry the first, and his own Soul, with the Souls of his Wife and Children; endowing 
n M●. Ang. ut supra. 3●0 b. n. 10 etc.  it with Lands and Revenues of a large extent, gave 
o M●. Ang. ut supra. 3●0 b. n. 10 etc.  it to the Abbey Battle, (which King William had founded in Memory of his Conquest) whereupon it became a Cell 
p Ibid.  thereto.  
He was also a munificent Benefactor 
q 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Gloucester, by the gift 
r 〈…〉.  of the Lordship of Glasebury, and the Tithes of his whole demesnes in Brekenny; viz. Corn, cattle, Chee●●, Venison, and Honey: Likewise of the Church of Cowerne magna, with the Tithe and Glebe of that whole Parish: as also 
s 〈…〉.  of one Hide of Land, called Betele. But of this Bernard, it is farther noted; that, after the death of King William the Conqueror; taking 
t 〈…〉.  part with Odo Bishop of Ba●eux, and many other of the Nobility, against King William Rufus, on the behalf of Robert Curthose (the elder Son) he joined 
u Ibid.  with Roger de Laci in the invasion of Herefordshire. And, that he married 
x Itiner. Cambr▪ p. 7●.  Nesta (alias, Agnes) Daughter to Griffyn Son of Lewelyn Prince of Wa●es, by whom he had issue 
y Itiner. Cambr▪ p. 7●.  a Son called Mael; who enjoyed not 
z Itiner. Cambr P. 79.  that Inheritance. For, taking 
a Ibid.  notice that his Mother did play the Adultress; watching 
b Ibid.  one night for her Paramour (in his return from her Bed) he maimed 
c Ibid.  him grievously, and then let him go 
d Ibid.  with shame. And that this Act of his so enraged his Mother, that in revenge 
e Ibid.  thereof, she made her address to the King; and publicly took 
f Ibid.  her Oath, that this Mael, her Son, was not begotten by her Husband; but by another with whom she had at that time private familiarity. Moreover, that the King thereupon took occasion to bereave 
g Ibid.  him of his whole Inheritance; and caused Livery 
h Ibid.  to be made of it to Sibyl her Daughter, whom she affirmed 
i Ibid.  to be the child of her Husband; and that he married 
k Ibid.  her to a noble Knight of his Court, called Miles, the Son of Walter Constable of Gloucester. Which Miles was afterwards by Maud the Empress advanced to the Earldom of Hereford (of whom and his Descendants I have spoke in due place.)  
Having thus done with this Bernard, I come to Adam de Newmarch 
Adam.  (though how allied to him I find not) who in the time of King Henry the first, bestowed 
l Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 37. a. n. 30.  three Ox-gangs of Land, and an half, in Halton, on the Canons of Nostell, in Com. Ebor.  
Next, to William de Newmarch, 
William.  who in 7 H. 2. gave 
m Rot. Pip. 7 H. 2. Ebor.  ninety three pounds sixteen shillings eight pence, for the custody of the Lands of Adam de Newmarch (Son to the last Adam, as I guess.) Which William in 10 Ric. 1. paid 
n Rot. Pip. 10 Ric. 1. Dors. & Somers.  an hundred pounds for Livery of his Father's Lands; as also 
o Rot. Pip. 10 Ric. 1. Dors. & Somers.  an hundred marks for his Relief, at the same time.  
In 6 joh. Godfrey de St. Martin had Livery 
p Claus. 6 Joh. m. 20.  of this William's Lands in Hantshire; having the custody 
q Claus. 6 Joh. m. 20.  of them granted to him; to be answerable for the Profits to the Exchequer: with intimation 
r Claus. 6 Joh. m. 20. ; that, if this William had passed any of them away, after he fell into his infirmity of Leprosy, that those should return to his Barony.  
From this William I descend to Henry de Newmarch, 
Henry.  who in 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessment of the aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
s Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Glouc.  his Knight's Fees to be in number sixteen, 
t 2 Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Gloc.  an half, two thirds, and two fifth parts: for which in 14 Hen. 2. (upon collection of that Aid) he paid eleven pounds fourteen shillings and two pence. In 6 Ric. 1. this Henry gave 
u Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Dors. & Somers.  a Fine of ten Marks, to be then exempt from attendance upon the King into Normandy. And for his Scutage 
x Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Glouc.  at the same time, for the King's redemption seventeen pounds eleven shillings and four pence. 
t Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Gloc.   
Moreover, he gave 
* Ex Regist. de Bermundesey.  the moiety of his Lordship of Uppetune, to the Monks of Bermundsey: and ratified ʸ all those grants, which Winebald his Grandfather, and likewise Roger and Milo Sons of the same Winebald, had given them; viz. two Hides in Bridestone, three Yard-land and an half in Wicdone; as also six Yard-lands in Hardewiche, with the Church there. He likewise bestowed 
z Ex Regist de Bermundesey.  on them the Tithes of his Lordship of Es●entune, and ten shillings issuing out of the Mill at Sutton.  
To him succeeded james 
●ames.  his Brother 
y 〈…〉  and heir; who in 6 joh. gave 
z 〈…〉  two hundred marks for Livery of his Lands, being his Heir; and in 13 joh. paid 
a 〈…〉  an hundred thirty seven pounds thirteen shillings, for his Relief. The same year also, upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, he paid 
b 〈…〉  twenty four pounds four shillings, for his sixteen Knights Fees and an half, two thirds, and two fifths. But shortly after this he died, as it seems: (for in 17 joh. the custody of his Lands in Berkshire were granted 
c 〈…〉  to john Russell;) leaving issue 
d 〈…〉  two Daughters, his Heirs; viz. Isabel married to 
e 〈…〉  Ralph Russell, and Hawyse, first, to 
f 〈…〉  john de Botreaux, and afterwards 
* 〈…〉.  to Nicholas de Molis. Which john de Botreaux, in 2 Hen. 3. had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of the purparty of that Inheritance belonging to Hawyse his Wife; Maud, the Widow of this deceased james, surviving; for 
h 〈…〉  the marriage of whom, in case she would consent, Otho Fitz-William gave 
i 〈…〉.  six Palfreys to the King.  
The like Livery 
k 〈…〉  in 8 Hen. 3. had the said Ralph Russel of those Lands, which were of the inheritance of Isabel his Wife (the other Daughter and Coheir) lying in the Counties of Somers. Wilts. and Glouc.  
¶ ay now come to another Adam de Newmarch, 
Adam.  Son 
l 〈…〉  of Robert de Newmarch. In 6 H. 3. this Adam gave 
m 〈…〉  eight marks for the issues of the Barony of Maude de Bajocis. And in 42 H. 3. upon 
n 〈…〉  the King of Scotland's restraint by his then rebellious Subjects, had Summons 
o 〈…〉 , amongst others, to fit himself with Horse and Arms, for his relief. As also another Summons 
p 〈…〉  the same year, to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, to oppose the Hostilities of the Welsh.  
Howbeit, in 47 and 48 Hen. 3. when the rebellious Barons appeared in Arms, he adhered 
q 〈…〉  to them; and advancing 
r 〈…〉  his Banner against the King at Northampton, was with divers other then taken Prisoner 
s 〈…〉  in that defeat which they received there; whereupon all his Lands in Lincolnshire, were seized on, and committed 
* 〈…〉  to William de Gery, and his Manors of Wylmaresley, Campshall, Thorpe, Bentley, and Archsey, in Com. Ebor. being likewise so seized 
t Rot. Fin. ut supra.  by the King's appointment, were committed 
u 〈…〉  to Richard Foliot. But, after their better success at Lewes (by the help of the Londoners) the Royal Army being totally vanquished, where the King, and Prince, with all the chief of the loyal party, were made Prisoners; he than had his share therein: for, calling a Parliament 
x 〈…〉  in the King's name, whereunto none were 
y 〈…〉  admitted, but such as were of that Rebellious Pack: he was 
z 〈…〉  one of that number then summoned, and ●ate then with them in that seditious Convention. Nevertheless, though (by God's providence) the Prince (making his escape from Hereford, as in my discourse of the Family of Mortimer is showed) surprised him and divers other eminent persons of that party at Kenilworth (a little before that memorable Battle of Evesham, wherein their whole rebellious Army was totally destroyed:) yet had he the benefit of that favourable Decree, called Dict 'em de Kenilworth, in compounding 
a Dictum de enilworth.  (as others did) for his forfeited estate.  
To this Adam by ... his Wife 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Daughter of Roger de Mowbray, 
Roger.  succeeded Roger de Newmarch his Son and Heir. Which Roger (for I suppose it might be he) having been 
d Rot. Scoc. 7 E. ●. m 3.  in the Scottish wars in 7 Ed. 2. had Summons, 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 Edw. 2. in dorso, m. 9 , the next year following, to be at Newcastle upon Tine on the Festival of our Lady, to march again into that Realm. And in 11 Ed. 2. had 
f Cart. 11. E▪ n. 58.  Free Warren granted to him in all his Demesne Lands at Wilmersley, Ryshingthorp, Askerne, and Scouthorp, in Com. Ebor.  
And in 20 Edw. 3. another Roger de Newmarch (Son to this last Roger 
Roger.  'tis like) obtained the King's Charter 
g Cart. 20 E. 3. n. ●2.  for a weekly Market upon the Thursday at his Manor of Wymersley, before mentioned: as also a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of St. Martin in Winter.  
But, considering, that none of these had ever any Summons to Parliament; and consequently stood not in the degree of Barons of this Realm; I shall not pursue my story of them any farther, then, briefly to take notice; that Elizabeth the Wife of john Nevil of Althorpe, in Com. Linc. was 
h Esc. 2● E. 4 n. 26. Warw.  the Daughter and Heir of Robert Newmarch; and he the Son 
i Esc. 2● E. 4 n. 26. Warw.  of Ralph Newmarch; descended from the before-specified Roger Newmarch, as may seem by the Inheritance which she enjoyed; viz. 
k Esc. 2● E. 4 n. 26. Warw.  the Manors of Wilmersley, Askerigge, and Scothorp, In Comitat. Ebor. and Whatton, in Com. Nott.   

Peverell of Nottingham.  
THe first of this name, of whom I find mention, is Ranulph Peverell, 
Ranulph.  who at the time of the Conquerors Survey, held 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. Com.  four Lordships in Com. Salop. six in Norfolk, nineteen in Suffolk, and thirty five in Com. Essex. Which Ranulph was the reputed Progenitor of the several Families of that name: for having married 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  ... the Daughter of Ingelric (founder of the Collegiate Church of St. martin's le Grand in the City of London) who had been a Concubine 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to William Duke Normandy; not only those Children, which he had by her, but that very William begotten on her by the same Duke, before his Conquest of this Realm, had the name of Peverell.  
Of these therefore being next to speak; I shall begin with William, 
William.  so begotten of that Concubine. This William, in the second year of the Conqueror's Reign (when all places of strength were committed to the trust of the King's chiefest friends and allies) had the Castle of Nottingham, then newly 
* Ord. Vit. 511. C.  built (and situate most advantageously, both for defence and pleasure) given 
d Ord. Vit. 511. C.  to him; and with it, or soon after, divers Lands in sundry Counties of a large extent: for by the General Survey 
e Domesd. in iisd. Comitat.  it appears, that hethens had forty four Lordships in Northamptonshire, in Essex two, in Oxfordshere two, in Bedfordshire two, in Buckinghamshire nine, and fifty five in No●●inghamshire, with forty eight Tradesmen's Houses in Nottingham, yielding thirty six shillings Rend per Annum; as also seven Knights Houses, and eight Borderers there (of all which the Honour of Peverell did consist) in Derbys●ire fourteen, whereof Bol●sover, and the Castle of Peke (with the Honour and Forest) were part; and six in Leicestershire.  
Of this William it is farther memorable; that, upon 
e Sim Dunelm. 220● n. 20.  the breach, which happened betwixt Robert Curthose and King William Rufus; he himself, with eight hundred men, held 
f Sim Dunelm. 220● n. 20.  the castle of Helm, in Normandy, against Rober Curthose; but upon siege 
g Sim Dunelm. 220● n. 20.  laid thereto, was constrained 
h Sim Dunelm. 2202 n. 20.  to give it up. And after this; viz. in 1 Steph. being 
i Ric. Hagustald. 315. n. 10.  one of the temporal Lords, in that great Council then held at Oxford, he is mentioned 
k Ric. Hagustald. 315. n. 10.  amongst the Witnesses to the Laws then made and ratified by King Stephen. Likewise, that in 3 Steph. conducting 
l S. Dunel. 252. n. 20.  the forces of Nottinghamshire, he was 
m S. Dunel. 252. n. 20.  one of the chief Commanders in that notable Encounter with the Scots, near North-Alverton, in Yorkshire, called Bellum de Standardo; and worthily shared in the Victory then obtained by the Northern Barons, against those bold Invaders. But in 7 Steph. fight 
n Joh. Hagustald. 269. n. 20.  stoutly on the King's part, in the Battle of Lincoln; and being there (with him) taken Prisoner; 
o Joh. Hagustald. 269. n. 20.  his Castle of Nottingham, was disposed 
p Ibid. n. 50.  of by Maud the Empress, to William Painell: howbeit, the year next following his own Soldiers recovered 
q Ibid. 271 n. 40.  it again, by a stratagem in 
r Ibid. 271. n. 40.  the night time.  
Moreover, he founded 
s Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 49. n. 30.  the Priory of St. james, near Northampton▪ and likewise 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 645. b. & 6●6.  that of Lenton, near Nottingham, for Cluniac Monks; amply endowing it with Lands and Revenues, for the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror, and Maud his Wife; K. William Rufus; King Henry the first, and Maud his Consort; as also for the Souls of William and Maud their Children; and likewise for the health of his own Soul, and the Souls of Aveline his Wife, William his Son, and all his other Children.  
Of which William 
William.  (his Son) it is chiefly memorable; that, having 
u Gervas'. Do●obern. 1377. n, 40.  poisoned Ranulph Earl of Chester, about the later end of King Stephen's Reign; and fearing 
x Gervas'. Do●obern. 1377. n, 40.  the severity of King Henry the second, for that foul crime, he fled 
y Gervas'. Do●obern. 1377. n, 40.  to a Monastery of his own Patronage (which doubtless was Lenton) where he caused himself to be shorn 
z Gervas'. Do●obern. 1377. n, 40.  a Monk: but being advertised 
a Ibid.  of King Henry's coming that way from York, he quitted 
b Ibid.  his habit, and privily fled 
c Ibid.  away; leaving 
d Ibid.  all his Castles and possessions to the King's Pleasure; some of which continued many years after in the Crown, as appears 
e 〈…〉.  by the Sheriff's Accounts; and at length were given 
* 〈…〉.  by King Henry the second, to john Earl of Moreton, afterwards King. But some came to the Family of Ferrer, in marriage with Margaret Daughter and Heir 
f 〈…〉.  to this last mentioned William; as Higham, in Northamptonshire (one of the Lordships whereof William his Father was possessed at the time of the Conquerors Survey) afterwards distinguished by the name of Higham- Ferrer, from another of that name, called Cold-Higham, in the same County.   

Peverell of ...  
¶ HAving thus done with the Descendants of William Peverell of Nottingham; I come next to Haman Peverell, 
Haman.  the eldest Son of the before-specified Ranulph. This Haman was 
g Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 377. b. n. 30.  one of the Barons (id est, chief Tenants) to Roger de Montgomery Earl of Shrewsbury, founder of the Abbey of St. Peter in the Suburbs of that place, shortly after the Nor●●n Conquest: and in the time of Earl Hugh (Son and successor to Roger) gave 
h Ibid. 379. b. n. 60.  the tithes of all his Lordships in Com. Salop. to the Monks of that great Abbey; viz. Burton under Lime, Wulrinton, Arkalon, He●tone, Wilsipeland, Cley, Brugelton, and Kincardesei. Moreover he gave 
i Ibid. 38●. b. n. 30.  unto them the Lordships of Witenton, Chinardesei, Crugelton, and Selepe, Sibyl 
k Ibid. 38●. b. n. 30.  his Wife joining with him in the Grant. But farther of him I have not seen; nor of Sibyl his Wife; then that she was the Daughter 
l Ex. 〈◊〉. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to Gerard de Tournay; which Gerard gave 
m Mon. Angl. ut supra.  the Lordships of Be●ton, to those Monks of Shrewsbury.   

Peverell of Dovor.  
THe next Son of the said Ranulph was William Peverell 
William.  of 
n Ibid. 245. b. n. 10.  Dovor; so called 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , in regard he was Castallan (id est, Governor) there. This William gave to the 
p Mon Angl. Vol. 1. 388. a. n. 40.  Monks of St. Mary's at York, eight Carucates of Land in Rudstan, and was Witness 
q Ibid. 186. b. n. 10.  to that Charter of King Henry the first, whereby he settled the Episcopal See for Somersetshire, at bath, which anciently had been at Welles. Moreover he founded 
r Ibid. 330. b. n. 10.  the Priory of Hatfield- Peverell, in Com. Hertf. which was a Cell to that great Abbey at St. Alban, and Confirmed 
s Ibid. 247. b. n. 20.  to the Monks of Thorney, the Grant of seven Acres of Land at Copthorne, with a Meadow in Botulbrigg, belonging thereto, given unto them by Hugh de Leisures.  
To which William 
William.  succeeded William his Son 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir, called 
u Testa de Nevil. sub tit. Devon.  William Peverell of Essex: of whom all I have farther seen, is; that he confirmed 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 38●. a. n. 10.  that Grant made to the Monks of Shrewsbury, of the Lordships of Wuluri●ton, Chinardelei, and Crugelton, by Hamond Peverell, his Uncle. And, that he, with his Sister Maud, did 
y Testa de. Nevil, ut supra.  enfeoff the Ancestors of Hugh Peverell of Sandford, in the Lordships of Sandford, Haure, and Carswell, to hold by the service of one Knights Fee: Whereupon the Barony of him the said William and Maud, fell 
z Testa de. Nevil, ut supra.  to the King.   

Peverell of Brunne:  
IN the last place I come to Pain Peverell, 
Pain.  third Son to Ranulph Peverell before specified. This Pain Paverel, being an eminent Soldier 
a 〈…〉. , and highly famed 
b 〈…〉.  for his martial enterprises, was Standard-Bearer 
c 〈…〉.  to Robert Curthose, in the Holy Land; and afterwards obtained 
d 〈…〉.  from King Henry the First, the Barony of Brunne in Cambridgeshire, which had been forfeited 
e 〈…〉.  to the Crown by Robert, the So● of Picot (commonly called Picot Vicecomes) for conspiring the death of that King. Whereupon, procuring 
f Ibid. n. 30 & 60.  a certain portion of Land, adjoining to Cambridge, which extendeth from the Highway to the River, then known by the name of Barnwell (from the clear Springs there flowing) he amplified 
g Ibid. n. 30 & 60.  the Foundation of an House, for Canons-Regular of S. Augustine, in 
h I●id. 29 b. n. 40.  a certain place, where a small Oratory built of Wood, had been begun 
i Ibid. 29. b. n. 40.  by the same Picot, near to the Castle of Cambridge, and dedicated 
k I●id. 29 b. n. 40.  it to S. Andrew, in An. 1112. (13 Hen. 1.) But, before he had fully perfected it (it being intended 
l Ibid 30 ●. n. 10 & 20.  for thirty Canons) he departed 
m Ibid 30 ●. n. 10 & 20.  this life at London: Whereupon his Corpse was brought thither, and buried 
n Ibid 30 ●. n. 10 & 20.  before the High Altar.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Son, who ratifying 
o Ibid n. 30.  his Father's Grants, added thereto half an Hide of Land in Brunne, and gave 
p 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Thorney, two Yard Land in Wilder.  
This William making title 
q Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40.  to the Church of Bolehirst, which the Monks of Thorney had long enjoyed, at length met 
r Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40.  with the Abbot of Thorney, at Ketelstan, in the presence of David, Earl of Huntingdon; where the Abbot discoursing with him thereof, requested 
s Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40.  him, That, for the good of his own Soul, and his ancestors Souls, he would surcease his Claim. Whereupon he condescended 
t Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40. , and, in testimony thereof, delivered 
u Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40.  a Wand unto the Abbot; which friendly favour so much pleased Earl David, that he kissed 
x Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. 30 & 40.  both their hands.  
But, not long after, this William went 
y Ibid. p 30 a. n 30.  to jerusalem, and there died 
z Ibid. p 30 a. n 30.  without issue: So that his four Sisters became his Heirs, betwixt whom his Barony was divided 
a Ibid. p 30 a. n 30. . Of these, Maud de Dovor, the eldest, died 
b Ibid. p 30 a. n 30.  without issue; Alice married 
c Ibid. p 30 a. n 30.  to Hamon Peche; Roese to 
d Ibid. n 40.  ... Harecourt; and Asceline to 
e Ibid. n. 50.  ... Watervile.   

Peverell of London.  
ANother William Peverell 
William.  there also was, called 
a 〈…〉.  William Peverell of London; for the Farm o● whose Lands, William de Tresgoz accounted 
b 〈…〉.  to the King in 5 Steph. And in 33 Hen. 2 upon 
c 〈…〉.  collection of the Scutage of Galwey, the Sheriff of Essex and Herford answered 
d 〈…〉.  fifty seven pounds nine shillings four pence for the Scutage of the Fees of his Honour, De Veteri Feoffamento, it being then in the hands of the King.   

Montfichet.  
IT is reported 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 23 b. n. 20.  of Gilbert de Montfichet, 
Gilbert  a Roman by Birth, and Kinsman to William, Duke of Normandy; that he ever entertained that Duke, in his House, when he came to the Court of Rome. And 
b Ibid. n. 40, 50, & 60. , being privy to all his Councils, especially to that design of King Edward, to make him his Successor in the Realm of England; he brought with him a great strength, and fought stoutly on his behalf, in that famous Battle against King Harold; as also, afterwards against those who did not submit. For which great services, having obtained 
c Ibid. n. 60.  a Grant of large Possessions; he gave 
d Ibid. n. 60.  to one David, a Priest, (but a Scot by birth, whom he specially loved) a certain place called Tremhale, whereon to build a Church, and other Edifices for a Monastery: And, having so done, returned to Rome, leaving what he had so got in England, to his Son Richard.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  when he attained to Man's estate, traveled 
e Ibid. p. 24 a. n. 10.  to Rome; and being a person of extraordinary strength, obtained 
f Ibid. p. 24 a. n. 10.  much fame in casting a stone, no Man being able to do the like: In memory whereof certain Pillars of Brass were set 
g Ibid. p. 24 a. n. 10.  up to show the distance.  
From this Richard, I now come to William de Montfichet 
William.  (a contemporary with these.) This William, in the time of King William the Conqueror, granted 
h Mon. Ang. ut supra 961 a. n. 30 & 40.  to the Monks of Cerasey in Normandy, the Church of S. Marculf, and Tithes thereto belonging, with one Ploughland; as also the Church of Foncenis, and Tithes, with certain Lands in Sotavile. Likewise 
i Mon. Ang. ut supra 961 a. n. 30 & 40. , two Boats for great Fish, two Salt-works, the right Fin of every great Fish, with one piece of the small, and two Islands lying in the Sea.  
Furthermore, in An. 1135. (25 Hen. 1.) with the consent 
k Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 883 b. n. 30.  of Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
l Rot. de Dominabus etc. Cantabr.  to Gilbert Fitz-Richard 
Gilbert  of Clare, and Gilbert, his Son and Heir, he Founded 
m Mon. Angl. ut supra, 883 a. n. 50.  the Abbey of Stratford● Langton in Com. Essex, within the Precincts of his Lordship of West Ham: But farther I cannot say of him, I therefore come to Gilbert his Son.  
This Gilbert in 3 Hen. 2. stood indebted 
n Rot. Pip. 3 Hen. 2. Essex.  to the King, in the sum of two hundred marks of Silver, for two Hawks, and two Gir-Falcons: And in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
o Lib. Rub. sub tit. Essex.  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
p Lib. Rub. sub tit. Essex.  his Knight's Fees to be in number forty eight, and a fifth part De Veteri Feoffamento; for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
q Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Essex.  thirty one pounds ten shillings, and nine shillings four pence, for what he held De Novo.  
Moreover, he Founded 
r Mon. Angl. ut supra, 482 b. n. 20.  the Priory of Ankerwike in Com. Buck. and gave 
s Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 508 b. n, 50.  the moiety of the Manor of Ginges (in Com. Essex) to the Knight's Hospitalers; as also 
t Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 370 a. n. 20.  the Churches of Everton and Ance, to the Monks of S. Neots, in Com. Hunt.  
To him succeeded Richard, 
Richard.  unto whom King Henry the Second, confirmed 
u Cart Antiq. AA. n. 37.  the Office of Forester of Essex, with the custody of his House at Havering, and all other his House in that Forest; to enjoy in as ample manner, as any of his Ancestors had held the same.  
In 6 Ric. 1. this Richard attended 
x 〈…〉.  that King in his expedition then made into Normandy: And in 2 joh. had the like Confirmation 
y 〈…〉.  of the Forestership of Essex from that King, as he had from King Henry the Second. For which, with the custody of the Castle of Hertford, he gave 
z 〈…〉.  an hundred marks.  
In 3 joh. he was made Sheriff 
a 〈…〉.  of the Counties of Essex and Hertford: In which Office he continued 
b 〈…〉.  till his death, which happened in 5 joh. Whereupon the Wardship of his Land and Heir, was committed 
c 〈…〉.  to Roger de Lacie, Constable of Chester, giving a thousand marks for the same: Milisent his Widow then surviving. Which Milisent in 12 joh. gave 
d 〈…〉.  eleven hundred marks for the same Wardship.  
The name of this Heir was also Richard; who, arriving to his full age, towards the later end of that King's Reign, confederated with the Rebellious Barons of that time; and became so active in those troubles, that having got power into their hands, they constituted 
e 〈…〉.  him one of those twenty five, of whom they made choice to govern the Realm. And in An. 1216. (18 joh.) with 
f 〈…〉.  Robert Fitz-Walter, went 
g 〈…〉.  over into France for more aid. Nor returned he to his due obedience, upon the death of King john, as many other did: but, continuing still in Arms with the fiercest, was taken prisoner 
h March Paris, 296. 46.  in the Battle of Lincoln, 14 Cal. julii, 1. Hen. 3.  
Moreover, after this, being a person of an haughty spirit, he was in the Tournament 
i 〈…〉.  at 〈◊〉 in 7 Hen. 3. contrary 
k 〈…〉.  to the King's prohibition; for which, his Lands were seized 
l 〈…〉. . But afterwards, he became of a better temper. For, in 21 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
m 〈…〉.  Justice of the King's Forests in Northumbr. Rotel. Cantabr. Hunt. Buck. Oxon. Essex, Surr. Berks. Southampt. Wilts. Somers. Dors. Devon. Gloc. Heref. Staff. Salop. & Wigorn. And in 26 Hen. 3. made Sheriff 
n 〈…〉.  of the County of Essex, and Governor 
o 〈…〉.  of the Castle of Hertford, for the last half of that year; in which Office he continued 
p 〈…〉.  so, until the end of the first half of the thirtieth year. And in 42 Hen. 3. had Summons 
q 〈…〉.  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh.  
Of this Richard, it appears 
r 〈…〉. , That he held the Lordships of Langele and Wardsbury, in capite of the King, as appertaining to his Barony of Stanstead in Essex: and that he died 
s 〈…〉.  without issue shortly after: So that his Lands came to be shared 
t 〈…〉.  amongst the issue of his three Sisters, as his next Heirs. Of which Sisters, Margery, the eldest, was married 
u 〈…〉.  to Hugh de Bolebeck; Aveline, the second, to 
x 〈…〉.  William de Forz, Earl of Albemarle; and Philippe, the third, to 
y 〈…〉.  Hugh de Playz:   

Tatshall.  
AT the time of the Norman Conquest, Eudo, 
Eudo.  
a 〈…〉.  who, together with one Pinco, his sworn Brother in War (though otherwise not allied) came 
b 〈…〉.  into England with Duke William, merited so well from him in that service; as that, for recompense thereof, they obtained 
c Ibid. , of his gift, the Lordship of Catshall, with the Hamlet of Thorpe, and Town of Kirkeby in Com. Linc. to be equally shared betwixt them: Eudo to hold 
d Ibid.  his proportion immediately of the King; and Pinco his, of 
e Ibid.  Saint Cuthbert of Durham.  
Being thus possessed of these Lands, Eudo seated himself at Tatshall; and left issue Hugh, 
Hugh.  his Son 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 806 a n. 50. & ibid. b. n. 10.  and Heir, called Hugh Fitz-Eudo, who was born 
g Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 806 a n. 50. & ibid. b. n. 10.  in Britanny; and, being a very devout Man, Founded 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 806 a n. 50. & ibid. b. n. 10.  the Abbey of Kirkstead in Com. Linc. for Cistertian Monks in An. 1139. (4 Steph.)  
This Hugh had issue Robert, 
Robert 1.  his Son 
i Ibid.  and Heir, and two others, viz. 
k Ex Autogr. in Bibl. D●uves.  William surnamed Fitz-Hugh, and William de Dentune. Which Robert in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
l Lib. Rub. in Scacc. tit. Linc.  his Knight's Fees to be twenty five in number, whereof all, except one, and an half, were De Veteri Feoffamento; and for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he answered 
m Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  sixteen pounds thirteen shillings four pence to the King's Exchequer. And by a formal Charter 
n Autogr in Bibl. Deuves. ut supra. , whereby he calls himself Robertus filius Hugonis, filii Eudonis de Tatshall, gave Licence to the Monks of Kirkstea●, to translate the Seat of their Abbey to another place, more convenient for habitation; and granted them Common of Pasture, throughout all the Lands in Tatshall, Thorpe, and Kirkby, of his Fee, for all manner of Cattle: To which Charter (whereunto his Seal with Arms, viz. Chequy, and a chief Ermine is affixed) are Witnesses William Fitz-Hugh, and William de Dentune his Brothers.  
This Robert took to Wife 
o Rot. de dominabus, etc. sub tit Linc Rot. 1.  ... the Niece of Gilbert de Gant, Earl of Lincoln; and left issue Philip 
Philip.  
p Rot. Pip. 1 Rich. 1. Linc.  commonly called Philip Fitz-Robert Fitz-Hugh. Which Philip in 1 R. 1. paid 
q Rot. Pip. 1 Rich. 1. Linc.  twenty five pounds for the Scutage of those Knights Fees he then held, in regard he was not 
r Rot. Pip. 1 Rich. 1. Linc.  with the King in his expedition of Galwey; but in 6 Rich. 1. he attended 
s Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  him into Normandy.  
In 7 Rich. 1. this Philip was Sheriff 
t Rot. Pip. de iisdem an. Berks.  of Berkshire; so also in 
u Rot. Pip. de iisdem. an. Berks.  8 & 9 
x Rot. Pip. de iisdem. an. Berks.  Ric. 1. and in 10 R. 1. executed 
y Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Linc.  the same office for Lincolnshire: But in 1 joh. he was dead, for than did Robert de Tatshall 
Robert 2.  (his Son) pay 
z Oblat● 1 Joh m. 9  an hundred pounds sterling for his relief, and Livery of his Lands in Raddun; and ten marks more, for Livery 
a Ibid. m. 17 Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Linc.  of Lands of seven pounds per annum value, which he had of the gift of Roger his Uncle, if it were found that Robert de Gant did sue for those Lands, together with other which Earl Simon had given him, of the Inheritance of Alice de Gant, unto whom this Robert was 
b Ibid. m. 17 Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Linc.  Heir.  
In 3 joh. he gave 
c Oblat● 3 Joh m. 5.  the King a fair and well-manned Goshawk, to have a Market every week upon the Thursday at Tatshall: And in 4 joh. a Goshawk of Norway, for Licence to come into England. In 7 joh. he executed 
d Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. Linc. Rot. Pip 7 Joh. Cantab●. & Hunt.  the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, and gave 
e Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 9  the King an hundred pounds for the custody of the Lands of john de Ingeham, and the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, they being 
f Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 9  of his Fee.  
In 13 joh. upon collecting the Scutage of Scotland, he had a special discharge 
g Rot Pip. 13 Joh. Linc.  for the twenty five Knights Fees he held; and gave 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 275 a▪ n. 50.  to the Canons of Bukenham, in Norfolk, half an Acre of Land, lying in Gunneby called Munkwell, for to find them an yearly pittance, together with the Advowson 
i Ibid.  of the Church; but died 
k 〈…〉.  about the fifteenth year of King john; leaving issue, by Isold Pantulf his Wife 
l 〈…〉. , Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, whose Wardship, with the custody of his Lands, William, Earl of Arundel, for a Fine of seven hundred marks obtained 
m 〈…〉. , paying his Debts due to the King.  
Which Robert, commonly called Robert the third, gave 
n Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 275 a n 50 & 60.  to the Canons of Bukenham before mentioned, Faldage for two hundred Sheep in Atheburgh, with free Pasturage, etc. As also 
o Mon. Anglic Vol. 2. 275 a. n 50 & 60.  fifty three Acres of errable Land in Bukenham; and in 7 Hen. 3. was 
p Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 4.  in the King's service with Horse and Arms; for which respect, he had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 4.  of those Lands of Isold Pantulf, his Mother, which had been seized into the King's hands, for certain debts due to the Crown.  
In 8 Hen. 3. the King remitted 
r Claus 8 H. ●. m. 11.  to him six marks of the debt, which he owed for the Scutage of Montgomery, In 10 Hen. 3. he had the custody 
s Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 6.  of Bolesover Castle; so likewise 
t Pat. 11 H. 3. m. 6.  of Lincoln Castle, in 11 Hen. 3. committed to his trust: And in 15 Hen. 3. had Licence 
u Pat. 15 H. 3. m. 3.  to build a Castle at his own Manor of Tatshall. This Robert having wedded 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Amabill, the eldest of the four Daughters and Heirs of William the fourth of that name, Earl of Arundel and Suffex, in 28 Hen. 3. shared 
y Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  with the rest of those Coheirs in that gre●t Inheritance; having 
z Ex Cod. MS. in Bibl Cotton. u● supra.  for her part, the Castle and Manor of Bukenham in Com. Norf. as their Principal Seat.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, he paid 
a Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Linc.  twenty five pounds for his twenty five Knights Fees.  
Surving his first Wife, he afterwards married 
b Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 9 Testa de Nevil sub tit. Berks.  ... the Daughter of john de Grey, and had 
c Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 9 Testa de Nevil sub tit. Berks.  with her, the Manor of Scandebury in Com. Berks. held 
d Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 9 Testa de Nevil sub tit. Berks.  of the King by Serjeanty, scil. the service of Falconry; and departed 
e ●Sc. 33 H. 3. n 39 Norf.  this life in 33 Hen. 3. leaving Robert, 
Robert 4.  his Son and Heir, than 
f ●sc. 33 H. 3. n 39 Norf.  six and twenty years of age; who, doing his homage 
g Rot. Fin. 33. H 3. m. 4. , and giving 
h Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 4.  security for payment of a hundred pounds for his relief, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 33 H 3. m. 4.  of his Inheritance.  
In 38 Hen. 3. this Robert, upon collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
k Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Linc.  fifty pounds for the twenty five Knights Fees he held: In 42 Hen. 3. he received command 
l Claus. 42 H. 3 in dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, (amongst others) well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the incursions of the Welsh.  
In 48 Hen. 3. adhering to the King in his War with the Barons, he was taken 
m M. Paris. p. 196. M. West. in An. 1264.  prisoner with him in that fatal Battle of Lewes. How his mind changed, I find not; but within little more than one year after, certain it is, That he was 
n Esc. 49 H 3. n. 3.  in Arms against the King in the Battle of Evesham, where the Rebellious Barons received an utter overthrow.  
In 54 Hen. 3. upon partition 
o ●sc. 54 H. 3. n. 24. Ebor. Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Lands of Ralph Fitz-Ranulph (Lord of Middleham in Com. Ebor.) he had 
p ●sc. 54 H. 3. n. 24. Ebor. Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  in Right of joan his Wife, the second 
q ●sc. 54. H. 3. n. 24. Ebor. Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  of the three Daughters and Heirs of the said Ralph, the Manor of Well, and the moiety of all the Woods belonging to that Lordship, and Sna●e; and died 
r Esc. 1. E 1. n 4.  in 1 Edw. 1. being then seized 
s Esc. 1 E 1. n▪ 4.  of the Manors of Tibeham, Topecroft, and Bukenham, with the Castle, in Com. Norf. Shelle in Com. Suff. Bredon in Com. Leic. Malthy and Tatshall, with the Castle, in Com. Linc. leaving Robert, 
Robert 5.  his Son and Heir, than 
t Ibid.  twenty four years of age. Which Robert then doing his homage, had Livery 
* Rot. Fi●. a E. 1. m. 3●.  of his Lands.  
This Robert did such special service in the War of Wales, about the beginning of Edward the First's time, That in consideration 
u Rot. Fi●. 12 E 1. m. 18.  thereof, he obtained 
x Rot. Fi●. 12 E 1. m. 18.  from the King a discharge from one hundred pounds, of that two hundred pounds he then owed unto the Exchequer, and died 
y Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 40.  in 26 Edw. 1. being then seized 
z Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 40.  of the Manors of West Witton and Hundmanby, in Com. Ebor. As also of the Manors of Well, Crakehale, and Thoraldby, in Right of joan his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Ralph Fitz-Ranulph, above mentioned. He likewise died seized 
a Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 40.  in his own Right, of the Castle of ●atshall, with the Manors of Candlesby and Boston in Com. Linc. And also of the Manors of Wymondham and Bukenham in Com. Norf. leaving Robert, 
Robert 6.  his Son and Heir 
b Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 40.  than twenty four years of age. Who in his Childhood took to Wife 
c Claus. 8 E. ● m. ●.  Eve, the Daughter of Robert de Tibetot; which Eve had 
d Claus. 8 E. ●. m. ●.  to her portion six hundred marks of Silver, but was 
e Claus. 8 E. ●. m. ●.  not then full thirteen years of age.  
This Robert in 25 Edw. 1. (his Father 
f Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  then living) was 
g Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  in that expedition made into Gascoigne; as also 
h Rot. S●●●. 26 E. 1. m. 5.  in that of Scotland, in the six and twentieth of Edward the First. And the same year, doing his homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. ● 26 E. 1. m. ●.  of his whole Inheritance, saving 
k Rot. Fin. 26 E. 1. m. ●.  to joan his Mother, her reasonable Dowry.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
l Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 11.  again in the Wars of Scotland; but departed 
m Rot. Fin. 31 Ed. 1. m. 3.  this life in 31 Ed. 1. leaving Robert, 
Robert 7.  his Son and Heir, than 
n Rot. Fin. 31 Ed. 1. m. 3.  fifteen years of age; and three Sisters, viz. Emme, the Wife of ... Cailly, joan married to Sir Simon de Driby Knight, and Isabella to Sir john de Orre●y Knight. Whereupon Eve his Widow had for her Dowry an Assignation 
o Rot. Fin. 31 Ed. 1. m. 3.  of the Manor of ●yo in Com. Linc. Shaldeburne in Com. Berks. Gratefield in Com. Suff. The Hundred of Shropham, and Manors of Topecroft and Denton, in Com. Norf. And afterwards married 
p Esc. 3 E●. n. 58.  to john Cove.  
Which Robert departing 
q Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 35 E. 1. m. 12.  this life in his minority, viz. in 
r Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 35 E. 1. m. 12.  34 Ed. 1. Thomas, the Son of Adam de Cailly then twenty four years of age, joan de Driby thirty years of age, and Isabella the Wife of john de Orreby nine and twenty years of age, were found 
s Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 35 E. 1. m. 12.  his next Heirs: Unto whom the Lands of his Inheritance were thus 
t Ibid. Claus. 1 Ed. 2. m. 7.  assigned, viz. to Thomas d● Cailly, the Castle of Bukenham, with the fourth part of that Manor, and half the Parks thereto belonging: As also the fourth part of all the Lands in Atti●burgh, the third part of those in Tibenham, the third part of two parts of the fourth part of the profits of the Tolbooth at Lenne, called the Green-Garth, and eleven pounds two shillings yearly Rent, all in Com. Norf. 
u Ibid. Claif. 1 Ed. 1. m. 7.   
To joan de Driby, the Castle of Tatshall, and Manor, with certain Lands in Kirkby, Cungnesby, Matton, and Thorpe; the Court of Malthy, except the third part of three Woods in that Manor, called Chaterie, Lokhagh, and Kirkby Wood; which three parts were assigned to john de Orreby, and Isabella his Wife, unto whom was also allotted the Manor of Tybenham in Com. Norf. (excepting the third part of the Park, which Thomas de Cailly had in part of his Portion;) as also the eighth part of the Manor of Bukenham, in recompense of the eighth part of the Parks of B●kenham, which was assigned to the said Thomas; and the eighth part of the Lands in Attleburgh, all in Com. Norf.   

Valoines.  
IN the time of King William the Conqueror, Peter de Valoines 
Peter.  possessed 
a Domesd. lib. 〈◊〉 iisd. Com●●.  divers Lordships (or the greatest part of them) in sundry Counties of this Realm, viz. in Essex twelve, in Cambridgeshire one, in Lincolnshire one, in Hertfordshire seventeen, in Norfolk twenty, and in Suffolk six; in which County, viz. at the Castle of Orford, his Descendants had the Head, or Capital Seat of their Barony.  
This Peter, with Albreda his Wife, Sister 
b 〈…〉.  to Eudo Dapifer, (id est, Steward to king Henry the first) for 
c 〈…〉.  the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror, and Maud his Queen; and for the good estate of King Henry the First, Founded 
d 〈…〉.  the Priory of Bing●m, in Norfolk, for Monks of S. benedict's Order; making it a Cell 
e 〈…〉.  to that great Abbey of S. Alban in Hertfordshire, and amply endowed it with Lands and Revenues, whereof the Manor of Binham was part, which he had (inter alia) by the gift 
f 〈…〉.  of the Conqueror.  
To this Peter, King Henry the First gave 
g Cart. Antiq. ● n. 22.  an House in Hertford, with his Mills there; as also the Manors of Esenden and Begeford. And in the seventh year of His Reign, joined him in Commission 
h Mon. Angl. ut supra. 172 b. n. 20  with Robert, Bishop of Lincoln, and others, to determine the business concerning the Liberties, and Privileges of the Church of Rippon, granted thereto by King Athelstan, which Osbert, the then Sheriff of Yorkshire, had infringed.  
To him succeeded Roger, 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, who obtained from Maud, the Empress, a Confirmation 
i Cart. Antiq. K n. 24.  of the Grant of King Henry the First, of the Manors of Esendene and Begeford, and the Mills at Hertford; with all those other Lands and Fees, whereof his Father died seized; and had issue 
k 〈…〉.  Peter de Valoines, who took to Wife 
l 〈…〉.  Gundred de Warren; but died without issue, as it seems, for Robert, his Brother, succeeded 
m 〈…〉.  in the Inheritance. Which Robert, in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
n 〈…〉.  his Knight's Fees to be in number thirty and a third part, De Veteri Feoffamento, and four De Novo. And in 14 Hen 2. upon the collection of that Aid, paid 
o 〈…〉.  thirty marks and four shillings for those Fees.  
Moreover, for 
p 〈…〉.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Hawise his Wife, he gave 
q 〈…〉.  to the Canons of Waltham in Essex, the Church of All-Saints at Herttford; and died 
r 〈…〉.  in 30 Hen. 2. leaving issue 
s 〈…〉.  one sole Daughter his Heir, called Gunnora, married 
t 〈…〉.  to Robert Fitz-Walter (a great Baron in that time.) Which Gunnora, in 9 joh. had Livery 
u 〈…〉.  of certain Lands in Burton in Com. Ebor. till then held in Dower by Emme de Humet, after the death of Geffrey de Valoines her Husband; which Lands did Hereditarily descend to her the said Gunnora, as his Heir, viz. 
x Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. ●.  the Manors of Farle●on, Cancefield, and S●eing. in Comitat. Lanc. Newham in Com. Northumbr. Burton in Com. Eor: and Partenay in Com. Linc. And in 13 joh. upon 
y Rot. Pip. 1 3 Jo●. Essex & Her●f.  collection of the Scutage of Scotland▪ answered 
z Rot. Pip. 1 3 Jo●. Essex & Her●f.  for thirty Fees and a third part, belonging to the Barony of Robert de Valoines, her late Father. But all that I have farther seen of her, is, That she gave 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. ●. 53● b. n. 20.  the Church of Wuelow, and Town of Luiton, to the Nuns of Haliwell in Com. Middl.  
Of this Family was also Alan de Valoines, 
Alan.  who in 32, 33, & 34 Hen. 2. was Sheriff 
b Rot. Pip. de iisdem ●●nn. Kanc.  of ●ent. So likewise in 
c Rot. Pip. de iisdem ●●nn. Kanc.  1 Rich. 1. In which year he obtained a Grant 
d Cart. Antiq. X. n. ●7.  from that King of all the Lands of Torphin, of Alenestrue, id est, all Alnest●●. and Ad●riches●on, with Helen, the Heir of him the said Torphin: As also 
e Cart. Antiq. X. n. ●7.  all the Lands of the same Torphin, lying in Westmoreland; likewise 
f Cart. Antiq. X. n. ●7.  the Land of Crosby and Nateby, with liberty to keep Greyhounds and Braches, to hunt and take the Hare and Fox in any of the King's Forests. But departing this life without issue, before the sixth of Richard the First, Hugh de Hastings than gave 
g Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebor.  a Fine of two hundred● and twenty marks for liberty, to marry his Widow, with her Inheritance.  
And in 12 joh. Robert de Valoines, 
Robert.  Brother 
h Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Buck & Bedf●  of this Alan, gave 
i Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Buck & Bedf●  a Fine of one hundred marks, and two Palfreys, for Livery of the Manor of So●inton, descended 
k Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Buck & Bedf●  to him by this his death without issue.  
This Robert married 
l Esc. 48 H. 3. n▪ 25.  Ro●se, one of the Sisters and Heirs to that William le Blund, who was slain 
m Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 184 b. 60.  in the Battle of Lewes, in 48 Hen. 3. and had issue Robert, who took to Wife 
n Ibid. & 18● a.  Eve de Criketot, by whom he had issue 
o Ibid. & 18● a.  two Daughters, his Heirs, viz. Roese, the Wife 
p Ibid. & 18● a.  of Sir Edmund Pakenham Knight, and Cicely of 
q Ibid. & 18● a.  Robert de Vfford.  
After this last Robert, 
Robert.  ere long I meet with another Robert de Valoines, who in 10 Edw. 1. died 
r Esc. 10 E. 1. ●. 15.  seized of divers Lands in Walsham in Com. Suff. Likewise of the moiety of the Manor of TXworth, which he held in capite by Barony; as also 
s Esc. 10. E. 1. ●. 15.  of the Manors of Wrabbenasse, Tollesfont, and Blontshull.  
I now come to Theobald de Valoines, another Branch of this Stock.  
This Theobald 
Theobald.  gave 
t Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 319 a. n. 30 & 40.  to the Canons of Hikeling in Com. Norf. his Lordship of Arlum, with the Churches of hikeling, Perham, and Haketon; and bestowed 
u Cart. 5 Joh. n 123 Mon. Ang. Vol▪ 1. 490 b. n. 20.  on joan and Anne his Sisters, than professed Nuns, all his Land of Campesse, to found a Monastery there. Another Daughter he had called Berta, married 
x Ibid. 246 b.  to Ranulph de Glanvill, Justice of England, for some years of King Henry the Seconds Reign; and departed 
y Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Norf. & Suff.  this life in 11 joh. Whereupon Thomas, his Son and Heir, gave three hundred marks, and three Palfreys for Livery of his Lands.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas▪  in 17 joh. adhered 
z Claus 17 Joh m. 6. ●  to the Rebellious Barons then in Arms, by reason whereof, his Lands lying in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, were given 
a Claus 17 Joh m. 6. ●.  to Walter de Evermus: But in 1 Hen. 3. returning 
b Claus. 1 H 3. m. 1.  to obedience, he had restitution 
c Claus. 1 H 3. m. 1.  of them again.  
Another Branch of this Family was Philip de Valoines, 
Philip.  who in 2 Rich. 1. gave 
d ●ot. Pip. 2 R. 1. E. ex & Her●f.  an hundred pounds for Livery of the Lands of Geffrey his Brother, being his Heir.  
To which Philip succeeded Sibylla, (his Daughter and Heir, as I guess) who, in 6 Rich. 1. gave 
e 〈…〉.  forty marks to be exempted from that expedition then made into Normandy; and in 10 Rich. 1. paid a Fine 
f 〈…〉.  of fifty marks for liberty to marry. Whereupon she became the Wife of ... Stutevill: For certain it is, That Eustace de Stutevill was 
g 〈…〉.  her Son and Heir, from whom descended Robert de Stutevill, whose ancestor the before specified Philip de Valoines is said 
h 〈…〉.  to be.  
This Sibyl gave 
i 〈…〉.  to the Nuns of Rossedale in Com. Ebor. the Church of ●hoRpenhold, in the Diocese of CarlisLe. She likewise bestowed 
k 〈…〉.  on the Knight's Hospitalers the Manor of the Holy Trinity of Reverley in Com. Ebor. with divers Lands in that Town; as also 
l 〈…〉.  the Manor of ●orth Burton, with certain Lands there, and in North Dalton.   

Monmouth.  
IN the time of King William the Conqueror, William the Son of Baderon possessed 
a 〈…〉.  twelve Lordships in Glocestershire, and ten in Here●ordshire; and at that time had likewise the custody 
b 〈…〉.  of those four Carucates of Land within the Castle of Monmouth, which were the King's Demesn.  
To this William succeeded 
c 〈…〉.  Withenock, surnamed the Monmouth (his Son and Heir) who having by 
d 〈…〉.  the instinct of Almighty God, and advice of his fellow Soldiers and Friends (as the words of his Charter import) built a Church within the same Castle, dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin, and S. Florence, gave 
e 〈…〉.  it, in pure Alms, to the Monks of S. Florence, at S●lmure (vulgarly called S●me●s) in France, whereupon it became a Cell to that Foreign Monastery.  
To him succeeded Baderon his Son 
f 〈…〉. ; which Baderon, with the consent of his two Sons 
g 〈…〉. , Gilbert and james, granted 
h 〈…〉.  to the Monks at Monmouth, in exchange for Hodonock, three Forges situate upon the River Wey, free from any Toll, Passage, Forestage, or any other Custom for the Iron made therein.  
This Baderon in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
i 〈…〉.  his Knight's Fees De Antiquo Fe●ffamento, to be ten in number; Whereof one, he saith, that he had given, upon the death of his Wife, to the Knight's Hospitalers, for the health of her Soul; and that he had five more in his own Demesn; for all which, in 14 Hen. 2. he answered 
k Rot. Pip 14 H. 2. Heref.  fifteen marks.  
To this last mentioned Baderon succeeded Gilbert, his Son and Heir, who in 22 Hen. 2. paid 
l Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Heref.  an hundred marks to the King for trespasses in his Forests.  
And to Gilbert, john. Which john, in 3 joh. gave▪ 
m 〈◊〉 3 Joh▪ m 5.  sixscore marks to the King, and two Norway Goshawks for his share of the Lands of Walter Walerond; and of those which did belong to the Mother of the same Walter.  
This john in 7 joh. upon 
n Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Heref.  levying the sixth Scutage of that King, paid 
o Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Heref.  thirty marks for the fifteen Knights Fees which he held. And in 13 joh. gave 
p Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Heref.  a thousand marks, as also two Horses for the great Saddle, and ten Chasurs, for the obtaining of his favour. In 15 joh. being 
q Pat. 16 Joh. m. 4.  then at Gloucester, with some other of the Barons of the Marches, he received command 
r Pat. 16 Joh. m. 4.  to march to Cirencester, upon Monday next after the Octaves of the Clause of Easter, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, and all the power he could make.  
In 17 joh. he was made Governor 
s Pat. 17 Joh. m. 17.  of the Castles of S. Bravel (in Com. Gloc. Brem●le) 
t Ibid m. 1●.  (in Sussex) and Grosmunt 
u Ibid. m 8.  in Wales; and the same year, had a Grant 
x Claus. 17 Joh. m. 4. , from the King, of all the Lands of Hugh de Malbisse, lying in the Counties of Bedford and Cambridge (which manifesteth that he adhered to the King in that troublesome time, when he had War with the Barons.) In 18 joh. he had Livery 
y Pat. 18 Joh. m. 3.  of the Castles of Grosmunt, Skenefrith, and Lanteliock, as his own proper right. He was also then joined in Commission 
z Ibid. m. 5.  with Walter de Lacie, and others, for the custody of Elmeley Castle in Worcestershire, until the return of Walter de Beauchamp from Gualo, the Pope's Legate (to whom he went 
a Ibid. m. 5.  for Absolution from his transgressions against the King;) and was likewise constituted Guardian 
b Ibid. m. 8.  of S. Briavels Castle before mentioned.  
In 7 Hen. 3. he had Livery 
c Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  of the Guardianship of the Forest of Clarendon; as also of the Bailiwicks of Paulet and Bocholt, in Right 
d Claus. 7 Hen. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  of Cicely his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Walter Walerond, to whom, by inheritance, it did belong: And in 8 Hen. 3. upon collecting the Scutage of Montgomery; he was specially acquitted 
e Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Wil●●.  for those eight Knights Fees, and a third part, which were the third part of those twenty five Knights Fees, that appertained to Walter Walerond.  
In 13 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
f Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 3.  Sheriff of the Counties of Salop and Stafford; but more I have not seen of him, than that he was Founder 
g Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 9TH a. n. 30.  of Grace dieu Abbey in Wales; and that he left issue john, his Son and Heir.  
Which john in 15 Hen. 3. had the Castle and Honour of Strigun committed 
h Pat. 15. H. 3. m. 3.  to his custody; as also 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann▪ Pat. 15 H. 3. in dorso m. 2.  the County and Castle of Hereford, during that year, and the next following: And about that time, for the health of his own Soul, the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors, gave 
k Mon. Angl. ut supra 601 b. n. 10.  to the Monks of S. Florence at 〈◊〉 before mentioned, in pure Alms, the Hospital of S. john at Monmouth, with divers Lands and Rents thereto belonging.  
In 17 Hen. 3. upon 
l M. Paris, in An. 1233. p▪ 390. n. 4.  that Insurrection by Richard Earl Martial, this john, and Ralph de Toeny were made 
m M. Paris, in An. 1233. p▪ 390. n. 4.  Generals of the King's Army (consisting much of Poictovins) then left in Wales to oppose him; but in this employment their success proved very bad; for having a desing 
n Ibid. in An. ●234. p. 394.  privily to have surprised the Earl Marshal; their purpose being discovered 
o Ibid. in An. ●234. p. 394.  the Earl planted 
p Ibid. in An. ●234. p. 394.  his Forces in a Wood, through which they were to pass; and, after a great outcry, with sounding of Trumpets fell on them, and totally routed 
q Ibid. in An. ●234. p. 394.  them; so that they lost many of their Men, and escaped very narrowly themselves. And in ●0 Hen. 3. at the Coronation of Queen Eleanor, with john Fitz-Alan, Ralph Mortimer, and Walter de Clifford, being Lords Marchers, claimed 
r Seld. 'tis of Honour▪ p. 75●.  as Ius Marchiae, to carry the Canopy, which belongs to the Barons of the Cinque Ports.  
In 22 Hen. 3. the Truce betwixt King Henry, and Lewelin Prince of Wales, being at an end 
o 〈…〉. ; whereupon Lewelin exacted 
p 〈…〉.  Homage from the great men of North-Wales, the King directed his precept 
q 〈…〉.  to this john (together with other of the Barons-Marchers) to attend him at Oxford, in the Quind. of Easter, there to advise concerning those affairs.  
In 25 H. 3. upon 
r 〈…〉.  the death of Gilbert Marshal Earl of Pembroke, he was made Governor 
s 〈…〉.  of Striguil Castle: but in 32 Hen. 3. being dead 
t 〈…〉. , john his Son and Heir paying an hundred pounds for his relief, had Livery 
u 〈…〉.  of his Lands.  
Which last mentioned john, in 35 Hen. 3. was constituted 
x 〈…〉.  Governor of the Castle of Penros in wales; and shortly after, made Warden 
y 〈…〉.  of New-Forest in Hantshire, as his Ancestors had been 
z 〈…〉. .  
But (having no issue Male) in consideration 
a 〈…〉.  of certain Lands, which Prince Edward granted him for life; he gave 
b 〈…〉.  to the said Prince and his Heirs, for ever, his Castle and Honour of Monmouth, as also all other his Lands and Tenements: Which Grant was confirmed 
c 〈…〉  by the King 13 Sept. 40 Hen. 3. and departing 
d Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 6.  this life in 41 Hen. 3. left Albreda de Botereus, and joan de Nevile his Daughters 
e Claus. 41 Hen. 3. m. 6.  and Heirs, then of full age.   

Fitz-Warine.  
WHen William the Conqueror, for strengthening the Marches against the Welsh, did commit divers places to the trust of sundry persons; it is said 
a 〈…〉. , that (amongst other) he disposed of Abberbury, 
† 〈…〉.  in Com. Salop. and Alestoun, in Com. Glouc. to Guarine de Meez (a branch of the House of Lorraine.) Which Guarine was 
b 〈…〉.  Sheriff of Shropshire, in Anno 1083. (16 Will. Conq.) and one of the chief 
* 〈…〉.  Councillors to Roger de Montgomerie then Earl of Shrewsbury. Of this Guarine it is also said 
c 〈…〉. ; that hearing a report, that William, a valiant Knight, Sister's Son to Pain Peverell Lord of Whitington, in Comit. Salop. had two Daughters; whereof Mellet was one, who resolved to marry none but a Knight of great Prowess: as also that her Father, having thereupon concluded, that some noble young men should meet at Peverels-place 
* 〈…〉.  in the Peke; and he who performed best should have his Daughter Mellet, with the Castle of Whitington, he came thither, and fight with a Son of the King of Scotland, as also with a Baron of Burgoyne, and vanquishing them both (having then a Silver Shield, with a Peacock for his Crest) did thereupon take her to Wife. Likewise, that, being thus seated at Whitington, he warred upon the Welsh; and that jorevard Prince of Wales, did War on him; but at length had the worst. Also, that he had much ado in defending his Lands against Walter de Lacie, who resided at Ludlow.  
Moreover, that he founded 
d 〈…〉.  the Abbey at Abberbury; and gave 
e 〈…〉.  to the Monks of St. Peter's Abbey at Shrewsbury, a part of Bradeston; Likewise 
f Ibid.  the Town of Ougfort, with the Tithes of ●petone; as also the Church and Tithes of Beritone. And, that after his death, ... his Wife, for the health of his Soul, bestowed 
g Ibid.  on them an House in Shrewsbury, which was part of her Dowry; to the intent 
h Ibid. , that the farmer thereof, should find a Wax light, to burn in the Abbey Church there, every night throughout the year, at 
i Ibid. 379. ●. n. 10.  the Altar of the Holy Innocents'.  
Furthermore, it is reported 
k Ibid. 376. b. n. 60. & 370. b. n. 10. , that this Warine had a Brother called Reginald, who gave to those Monks of Shrewsbury, the Town of Leghe; and after the death of Warine, took 
l Ibid. 377. a. n. 20.  his Wife and his Honor. Likewise, that he had a Son called Hugh, who gave 
m Ibid. n. 30.  to those Monks of Shrewsbury, the Church of St. Oswald, and also the Church of Mutle, with the Tithes of Nesse and Scrawardine; 
Fouke.  but Fulke his Son succeeded him in his Lands and Honor.  
Which Fulke, being 
n Lel▪ Coll. ut supra. 262.  under the tutelage of one joos 
* josceus de Dinan●, a Baron of that age.  a Knight, fell in Love 
o Lel▪ Coll. ut supra. 262.  with his Daughter Hawise, and married her; and having so done, took 
p Ibid. 263.  a journey with joos into Ireland, and assisted 
q Ibid. 263.  him in his wars against Walter de Lacie.  
This is that Fulke, who was called 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 383. a. l. 2.  Fulco Vicecomes, and gave 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 383. a. l. 2.  the Lordship of Pinelege to the Abbey of St. Peter at Shrewsbury. He was also constituted 
t Ibid. 605. b▪ n▪ 30.  Lieutenant of the Marches by King Henry the first, about 
u Hist. of Wa●es by D. powel▪ p. 185.  the year 1122. (23 Hen. 1.) having then been 
x Hist. of Wa●es by D. powel▪ p. 185.  in Wales, and settled all in quiet there. Moreover, ere long, Skirmishing 
y Lel. Coll. ut supra. 264.  with the Prince of Wales,, he gave him an hurt 
z Lel. Coll. ut supra. 264.  in the Shoulder, and forced 
a Lel. Coll. ut supra. 264.  him to flee to a Castle called Cayhome; but was in that Skirmish wounded 
b Lel. Coll. ut supra. 264.  himself. After which he road 
c Ibid. 264●.  towards Gloucester, to meet King Henry of whom he was courteously entertained 
d Ibid. 264●  and made Steward 
e Ibid. 264●  of his House; as also Lord and Governor 
f Ibid. 264●  of those Marches.  
He likewise fought 
g 〈…〉.  with the Prince of Wales, near Hereford, and had the better 
h 〈…〉.  of the day: for which respect, when 
i 〈…〉.  the Prince of Wales restored to the Lords Marchers their Lands; he retained 
k 〈…〉.  Mallor and Whitington; whereupon King Henry the second gave 
l 〈…〉.  unto him for that loss, the Honour of Alston.  
In 2 R. 1. this Fulk paid 
m Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Wilts.  an hundred pounds for part of the inheritance belonging to his Wife: and was made Knight 
n Lel. Coll. ut supra.  by King Henry at Winchester, together with his three Brethren.  
It is said 
o Lel. Coll. ut supra.  that upon a falling out with john, Son to King Henry the second, at the Game of Chess; having his Head broke with the Chess board by john; he gave him such a blow, that he almost Killed him.  
When he died I do not certainly find; but 'tis evident that he was buried 
p Ibid.  at Abberbury; and that 
q Ibid.  at the time of his death, Fulke his Son and Heir was in the Wars of Lombary: Moreover, that he had 
r Ibid.  five other Sons; viz. William, Guarine, Philip, john, and Alan.  
This Fulke 
F●uke 2.  the second had 
s Ibid.  a Castle at Abberbury, the ruins whereof are extant; and was, by King Richard the first, left 
t Ibid.  to defend the Marches of Wales, when he went into the Holy-Land. Moreover, in 7 Ric. 1. he gave 
u Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Salop.  a fine of forty Marks to the King, for livery of Whitington Castle, according to the judgement then given for him thereof, in the King's Court.  
But, after 
x 〈…〉  the death of King Richard, Maurice, Son to Roger, who had Whitington-Castle given him by the Prince of Wales; being made Warden 
y 〈…〉  of the Marches by King john, he desired 
z 〈…〉  a confirmation of that Castle under the Great Seal; having sent 
a 〈…〉  a Courser well trapped, unto Montgomerie Castle, for the King, obtainted 
b 〈…〉  his request. This Fulke therefore and his Brother, desiring Justice from▪ the King, as 'tis said; 
c 〈◊〉  and not prevailing, quitted their fidelity, and went from Winchester. It is also said, that 
d 〈◊〉  one Gerard a Lord of France, being sent by the King to encounter them; was slain in that adventure. Moreover, that 
e 〈◊〉  Hawyse Wife to this Fulke, advising him, he fled into Britanny. Likewise 
f Ibid.  that thereupon King john seized his Lands: and afterwards, upon his return into England, caused 
g Ibid.  him to be pursued; constituting 
h Ibid. 266.  Gilbert de Montferrant Captain of those that followed him; whom Fulke and his Brethren killed.  
But notwithstanding King John's wrath towards him; upon the death of Maurice, the Prince of Wales, restored 
k Ibid 266.  Whitington unto him. Whereof King john having notice, he privily sent 
l Ibid. 267.  to the same Prince Lewelin, to surprise him, with his Brethren also; and to cut 
m Ibid 267.  off their Heads. Of which design this Fulke having notice 
n Ibid. , by joan Wife of Leweline, Sister to King john; 
o Ibid.  he fled into France, and went by the name 
p Ibid.  of Sir Amyce. Howbeit, notwithstanding he was thus gone, King john would not be satisfied; but advertised 
q Ibid.  the King of France that he was a Rebel. Nevertheless, that King bore such a respect to him, that he offered 
r Ibid. & 268.  him a Barony there, which he refused 
s Ibid. & 268. ; and ●ailing 
t Ibid. & 268.  to other parts, at length, landed at Dovor; thence came to Windbore, where, hearing 
u Ibid.  that the King was coming thither to hunt, he changed 
x Ibid.  his clothes with a Collier, and standing 
y Ibid.  in the way where the King road, being asked 
z Ibid.  if he saw any Game; he answered 
a Ibid.  yes: and thereupon took 
b Ibid.  the King (under that pretence) to his Tent, where his Brethren and Friends were: and, having him there alone, threatened 
c Ibid.  him for his Banishment so sore, that he obtained promise 
d Ibid.  of pardon. But the King being loose, caused him again to be closely pursued 
e Ibid. , that he was constrained to flee 
f Ibid.  to Sea▪ so that he went into 
g 〈◊〉.  Barbary, and there fell in love 
h 〈◊〉.  with a noble Lady called Idonea. Howbeit, at length, returning 
i 〈◊〉.  again into England, through the mediation 
k 〈◊〉.  of Ranulph Earl of Chester, the Earl of Gloucester, Hugh Bigot, Earl Marshal, and Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, he obtained restitution 
l 〈◊〉.  of his Castle at Whitington.  
Our public Records say 
m Pat. 5 Joh. m. 5. ; that, rebelling against King john, he was outlawed: and that thereupon Weenoc Son of Meurich (of Powys) gave 
n 〈…〉.  to the King an hundred pounds, and four Palfreys for Whitington, with the appurtenances; whereof his Father had been seized, at the time of his death; and whereof he had King Henry the second's Charter; as also the confirmation of King john. And moreover, that the same year, through the Mediation 
o 〈…〉.  of I. Bishop of Norwich, and Will. Earl of Salisbury (the King's Brother) the King was pleased to pardon 
p Ibid.  that his Flight, and the Utlary pronounced against him; and to receive him to favour. Also, that thereupon, giving 
q Rotsie▪ Pip. 6 Joh. Salop▪ Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 11.  two hundred marks, and two Coursers, he had Livery 
r Rotsie▪ Pip. 6 Joh. Salop▪ Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 11.  of the Castle of Whitington, as his hereditary right; Command 
s Pat 7 Joh. m. 7.  being given to the Sheriff of Shropshire, to yield him possession thereof accordingly. And in 9 joh. gave 
t Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Cantab. & Hunt.  to the King twelve hundred marks, and two Palfreys, to have Maud the Daughter of Robert Vavasour to Wife, with her inheritance; which Maud was Widow 
u Claus. 17 Joh. m. 21.  of Theobald Walter.  
In 12 joh. he attended 
x Rot. ●in. 14 Hen. 3. m 9  the King into Ireland. And in 17 joh. had Livery 
y Claus. 17 Joh. ut supra.  of the Dowry of her the said Maud, lying in Amundernesse, in Com. Lanc.  
After this, Hugh Bigot, for 
z Lel Coll. ut supra. 269.  the love he bore to him, bestowed 
a Lel Coll. ut supra. 269.  on him the Lordship of wanting (in Com. Berks.) Hereupon he went 
b Lel Coll. ut supra. 269.  with Ranulph Earl of Chester, again into Ireland.  
About this time it was that he adhered 
c M. Paris, p. l. 254. l5.  to the rebellious Barons; and with the principal of them (the next ensuing year) underwent the sentence 
d Ibid. 277. l 28.  of Excommunication by the Pope. He likewise continued 
e Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 10.  in rebellion after the death of King john. Whereupon King Henry the third gave 
f Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 10.  the Manor of Norburgh, in Com. Leic. (which was part of his Lands) to Henry Earl of Warwick. But in 4 Hen. 3. he made his composition 
g Rot. Pip 4 Hen. 3. Berk●.  with the King, and gave 
h Rot. Pip. 4 Hen. 3. Berk●.  two hundred sixty two pounds and two great Coursers, for to have possession of his Castle at Whitington. Whereupon undertaking 
i Claus. 5 Hen. 3. m. 9 , that it should not be prejudicial to the King; in 5 Hen. 3. he had licence 
k Claus. 5 Hen. 3. m. 9  to fortify it. And thenceforth manifested 
l Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m. 21.  his loyalty, in his service against the Welsh, in South-Wales, under the famous William Mareshall Earl of Pembroke; as also in his obsequious attendance 
m Claus. 9 Hen. 3. m. 21.  upon the King himself, in his Army, at Montgomerie.  
In 11 Hen. 3. this Fulke obtained the King's Charter 
n Claus 11 H. 3. m. 4.  for a Fair every year at his Manor of Cheping- Samburne, for three days; viz. the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle; and in 17 Hen. 3. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 17 H 3. Salop.  the King six hundred marks, for the Wardship of the Heirs of William Pantulf, and benefit of their marriage.  
In 22 Hen. 3. the time of the Truce betwixt King Henry and Lewelyn Prince of Wales, being near 
p Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 16.  to an end, he was summoned 
q Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 16.  with other of the Barons-Marchers, to attend the King at Oxford, on Tuesday next after the Quind. of Easter; then to consult 
r Claus. 22 Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 16.  of what should thereupon be done. And in 29 Hen. 3. when 
s M. Westm. in Ann. 1245.  Laurence de St. Martin the Pope's Kinsman, was sent into England, to exact money from the Bishops and Abbots, to the great dislike 
t M. Westm. in Ann. 1245.  of the People; and thereupon Inquisition 
u M. Westm. in Ann. 1245.  made of what was so got throughout England; the King discerning 
x Ibid.  it very burdensome, sent 
y Ibid.  this Fouke to command him to quit the Realm.  
In 30 Hen. 3. he procured another Charter 
z Cart. 30 H. 3. m. 8.  from the King for a fair every year at his Manor of Waneting, in Com. Berks▪ for three days; viz. on the Eve of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, and two days following: and in 41 Hen. 3. received command 
a Claus 41 H. 3. in dorso, m 6.  to be assistant unto Hamon Strange for guarding the Marches of Wales, in the parts about Montgomerie. Moreover, in 42 Hen. 3. he received farther summons 
b 〈…〉. , to attend the King at Chester, on MOnday next after the Feast of St. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the incursions of the Welsh. And in 44 Hen. 3. with the rest of the Barons-Marches, had the like command 
c 〈…〉.  to repair to the Marches, for prevention of farther mischief from the Welsh.  
This Fulke married 
d 〈…〉.  a second Wife called Clarice: and in 48 Hen. 3. being 
e 〈…〉.  in the Battle of Lewes, on the King's part; was there drowned 
f 〈…〉.  in the adjacent River; leaving issue Fulke 
g 〈…〉.  his Son and Heir, and a Daughter called Eve; who became the second Wife 
h 〈…〉.  to Lewelin Prince of Wales.  
Which Fulke, having made proof 
i 〈…〉.  of his age in 1 Edw 1. and claimed 
k 〈…〉.  his own inheritance, wedded 
l 〈…〉.  the Daughter to Gryffyn, Son of Wenovewyn, with whom he had 
m 〈…〉.  the territory of Ballesleg. Moreover in 10 Ed. 1. he attended 
n 〈…〉.  the King in that Expedition then made by him into Wales, and merited 
o 〈…〉.  so well for the service he did there, at that time; that he obtained Pardon 
p 〈…〉.  for two hundred pounds, of that four hundred pounds' debt, which he owed unto the Exchequer: and likewise a Charter 
q 〈…〉.  for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands at Whitington, as also another 
r 〈…〉.  for the like Free-warren in all his Lands at Abberbury, and for 
s 〈…〉.  a Market every week there upon the Friday, with two Fairs yearly; the one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Cirice and julite; and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the feast of St. Nicholas.  
In 22 Edw. 1. he was Summoned 
t 〈…〉. , amongst divers other great men, to attend the King with his advice, touching the great affairs of the Realm: and soon after that, the same year, accompanied 
u 〈…〉.  him into Gascoigne, with a military power.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was of the retinue 
x 〈…〉.  with that great Prelate Anthony Beke, than Bishop of Durham, in that Expedition then made into Flanders. In the same year also he was 
y 〈…〉.  again with the King in his Wars against the Welsh: And in 27 Edw. 1. in 
z 〈…〉.  the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
a 〈…〉.  29 Edw. 1.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was 
b 〈…〉.  one of that great number of those select men, that then received the order of Knighthood at London, by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies, with Prince Edward: whence he advanced 
c 〈…〉.  with him into Scotland, to restrain the attempts of Robert de Brus, who had at that time assumed the Crown of that Realm: and in 35 Edw. 1. sat 
d 〈…〉.  with the rest of the Peers in the Parliament, then held by King Edward, at his City of Carlisle.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he received the King's precept 
e 〈…〉.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to attend him at Barwick upon tweed, for restraining the incursions of the Scots: and had Summons to Parliament 
f 〈…〉.  from 23 Edw. 1. until this eighth year of King Edward the second's reign inclusive. But, about this time he died: for 
g 〈…〉.  the next year following, Alianore the Wife of Fulke, his Son and Heir, by reason 
h 〈…〉.  of her husband's abode in the Wars of France, was by the King's special favour, permitted 
i 〈…〉.  to have Livery of the Manor the Whitington, until his return into England, that he might perform his Homage.  
In 12 Edw. 2. this last mentioned F●lke 
Ful●e 4.  was 
k Rot Scoc. 1● E 2. m 13.  in the Wars of Scotland, being then of the retinue 
* Rot Scoc. 1● E 2. m 13.  to the Earl of Arundel●.  
Moreover, in 14 Edw. 2. upon 
l MS Oxon. in bibl 〈◊〉 K. ●4 Cant. f. 98b.  that Insurrection of many of the Barons; he was Constable 
* MS Oxon. in bibl 〈◊〉 K. ●4 Cant. f. 98 b.  of the King's Army which advanced against them; And in 18 Edw. 2. in 
m Rot. Vase. 18 E. 2. m. ●.  that expedition then made into Gascoigne. In 1 E. 3. he was 
n Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  again in the Scottish Wars: and in 3 Edw. 3 upon the 
o T. Wals. in codem a●no,  conviction of Edmund Earl of Kent (the King's Uncle) for reporting his Brother, King Edw. 2. to be alive, with endeavour to restore him to his Throne; amongst other persons whom he accused as instigators of him to that attempt, he charged 
p T. Wals. in codem a●no,  this Fulke Fitz-Warine for one; and alleged 
q T. Wals. in codem a●no,  that he had promised him his assistance therein For which transgression his Castle of ●●●tington was seized 
r Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 15. : but the next year following, the King being 
s Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 15.  satisfied, that he was not guilty of that fact, restored 
t Claus. 4 Edw. 3. m. 15.  unto him the possession thereof.  
In 7 Edw. 3. he was again 
u Rot. Scoc. Y E 3. m. 1.  in the Wars of Scotland. Moreover, in 20 Edw. 3. in 
x Rot. Franc. 20 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  that expedition then made into France. And had Summons 
y Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 8 Edw. 2. until 9 Edw. 3. inclusive.  
But in 23 Edw. 3. he departed 
z Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 39 Glouc.  this life; being then seized 
a Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 39 Glouc.  of the Hundred of Uuanting, in Com. Berks. as also of two parts of the Manor of Wanting (Mabel his Mother holding 
b Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 39 Glouc.  then the third part thereof) as also 
c Ibid.  of the Manor of Whityngton, in the Marches of Wales: and 
d Ibid.  of certain Lands in Benham in Com. Glouc. held 
e Ibid.  of Thomas Lord Berkley, Lord of Brimmesfield, in Serjeanty; viz. to carry a Horn in Brimmesfield-Park, betwixt the Feasts of the Assumption and Nativity of the blessed Virgin, at such time as the King should hunt there: leaving Fulke 
f Ibid.  his Son and Heir; at that time seven years old and upwards: and a Daughter called Mabell, Wife 
g Ex vet. membr. in bibl. Cotton  of john de Tresgoz.  
Which Fulke 
Fulke 5.  making proof 
h Claus. 36 Edw. 3. m. 29.  of his age in 36 Edw. 3. had Livery 
i Claus. 36 Edw. 3. m. 29.  of his Lands: and in 41 Edw. 3. attended 
k Rot. Franc. 41 E. 3. m. 5.  Edward the Black-Prince into Gascoigne. So likewise in 43 Edw. 3. Moreover, in 47 Edw. 3. he was 
l Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3. m. 21.  in that expedition then made into Flanders, being then of the retinue unto Thomas Earl of Warwick; and the same year received Command 
m Claus. 47 E. 3. in dorso m. 15. , (with other the Barons-Marchers) to come to Ludlow, on the Octaves of the Purification of the blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of Lewelyn Prince of Wales. But in that year (viz. 47 Ed. 3.) viz. on Friday next ensuing the Feast of St. Chad the Bishop, he departed 
n Esc 6 R. ●. n. 37.  this life, being then seized 
o Esc 6 R. ●. n. 37.  of the Manors of Carston and Staunton- Wiltes-Bentham, in Com. Glouc. Wanting, in Com. Berks. as also of the Castle and Lordship of Whitington, in Com. Salop. leaving issue 
p Rot. Fin. 15 Ric. ●. ● 11. Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  by Margaret his Wife, the third Sister and one of the Coheirs 
q Rot. Fin. 15 Ric. ●. ● 11. Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  to Nicholas de Aldithley of Heleigh-Castle, in Com. Staff. Fulke 
Fulke 6.  his Son and Heir, than twenty one years of age and upwards.  
Of whom I find nothing memorable, but his death, which happened 
r Rot Fin. 1 P 2. p. 2. m. 12▪  in 1 Ric. 2. whereupon the custody of his Castle at Whitington, by reason of the minority of Fulke his Son and Heir, was committed 
s Rot Fin. 1 P 2. p. 2. m. 12▪  to james de Aldithley. But in 7 Rich. 2. this last mentioned Fouke, 
Fulke 7.  making proof 
t 〈…〉.  of his age, and doing his homage, had Livery 
u 〈…〉.  of his Lands: And in 12 Rich. 2. having married 
x 〈…〉.  Elizabeth, the Sister and Heir of john, the Son and Heir of Sir William Cogan Knight, by Elizabeth his Wife, the Widow of Sir Hugh Courtney Knight, doing his fealty 
y 〈…〉.  for the Lands of her Inheritance, had Livery 
z 〈…〉.  of them.  
This Fouke lived not long after; for, having by his Testament, 
a Rous, qu. ●. f. 13 a. , bearing date at Heleigh Castle (the Lord Aldithleys' Seat) the Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Laurence, 15 Rich. 2. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of the Church at Whittington; as also ordained a Tomb to be there made over his Grave (of which Testamen, he constituted Elizabeth his Wife, and Philip his Uncle, Executors:) He departed 
b Esc. 15 R. 2. p. 1. n▪ ●3.  this life the very same day, being then seized 
c Esc. 15 R. 2. p. 1. n▪ ●3.  of the Manor of Wane●ing in Com. Berks. The moiety of the Manor of Crofton in Com. Wilts. The Manor of Wolrington in Com. Devon. Of the Manor of Pulte, and two parts of the Manor of Wiggebere in Com. Somers. Of the Manor Bentham in Com. Gloc. Of the Manors of Holme, Nymet-Tracy, Warkeleigh, Merwode, Ilfordd●ombe, Upexy, S. Mary-Church, Bear-Chartery, Kingston, and Merwill; Wolrington and Bam●ton in Com. Devon. Whitington in Com. Salop. and Edlington in Com. Ebor. leaving Fouke, 
Fulke 8.  his Son and Heir, than three years old and upwards; as also john 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , a younger Son, afterwards a Knight, who died 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  without issue in 2 Hen. 5▪ Which Elizabeth had for her Dowry 
f Claus 15 R 2. m. 21.  the Manors of Holme, Nymet-Tracy, Merwode, Ilfordcombe, Upexy, Bear-Chartery; as also two Messages, one Carucate, and one Furlong of Land, twenty Acres of Meadow, ten Acres of Wood, and fourteen pounds Rend in Credy-Peyter, Hassake, Crediton, Shillingford, and Totneys, all in Com. Devon. And died 
g 〈…〉.  upon Monday next ensuing the Feast of All-Saints, 21 Rich. 2. Fouke, her Son and Heir, being 
h 〈…〉.  then little more than nine years of age.  
Which Fouke, by his Testament 
i 〈◊〉, f. 128 a.  bearing date at Whitington, on the Sunday preceding the Feast of All-Saints, An. 1407. (9 Hen. 4.) being not then▪ of full age, bequeathed all his Messages, Lands, etc. both in England, and in the Marches of Wales, to be disposed of by her, for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Parents, constituting the said Elizabeth, and Anne his Wife his Executrices; and departed 
k 〈…〉.  this life upon the Eve of All-Saints next ensuing; leaving Fouke, 
Fulke 9  his Son and Heir than one year old and upwards; and being seized 
l 〈…〉.  of the third part of the Castle, Manor, and Hundred of Lanan-Devory, with the third part of the Commote of Perneth and Hirbryn; likewise of the third part of the Manor of Monyton, upon the River Wey; and the third part of the Manor of Dillaw in the Marches of Wales; Moreover, of the third part of the Manors of Crofton and Staunton in Com. Wilts. Of the third part of the Manor of Egemondon, and Town of Newport; the Castle and Manor of Whitington. with the third part of Red-Castle, with ●s Members, in Com. Salop. Of the Manor and Hundred of Waneting in Com. Berks. The Manor of Bentham in Com. Gloc. Of the Castle of Heleigh, and Town of Betteley, with the Manors of Tontstall and Horton in Com. Staff. Also of the Manors of Hounspill and Wiggebere in Com. Somers. And of the Manors of Kingston, Warkeleigh, S. Mary-Church, Holme, Nymet-Tracy, Bear, Totneys- Parva, Upexe, Cridy-Aungier, Bear, Merwode, Uscolmpe, Towstoke, with the Borough of Ilfordcombe in Com. Devon.  
Which Fouke also died 
m Esc 8 H ●. n. 106.  in his minority, upon the one and twentieth of September, 8 Hen. 5. leaving Elizabeth 
n Esc 8 H ●. n. 106.  his only Sister, his next Heir, at that time seventeen years of age and upwards, and married 
o Esc ● H. ●. n. 106.  to Richard Hankford Esquire.  
Which Richard in 3 Hen. 6. doing his fealty 
p Rot. Fin. 3 H 6. m. 5. , had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 3 H 6. m. 5.  of the Lands of her inheritance; and left issue 
r Ex Coll R Gl. S  by her, one sole Daughter and Heir, called Thomasine, married 
s Ex Coll R Gl. S  to Sir William Bourchier Knight; who, by reason thereof, was afterwards summoned to Parliament by the title of Lord Fitz-Warine, as I shall farther show in due place.  
A younger Son to Fouke Fitz-Warine the first, was 
t 〈…〉.  William, 
William 1.  who had 
u 〈…〉.  by the gift of King john, in 6 joh. the Lordship of Dilon in Com. Heref. which was 
x 〈…〉.  part of the Possessions of Matthew de Gamages: And in 9 joh. presented 
y Claus. 9 Joh. m 8.  the King with a fair Courser, as a Fine for Licence 
z Claus. 9 Joh. m 8.  to marry Sibylla de Kilpeck. In 12 joh. he gave 
a Rot Pip. 12 Joh. Ebor.  the King an hundred pounds, and another stately Courser (the best in all Wales) for accelerating the trial against Robert le Vavasor, for the Manor of Edelington. And in 2 Hen. 3. paid 
b Rot. Pip. 2 Hen: 3. Puck. ● Be●f.  fifty marks for Licence 
c Rot. Pip. 2 Hen: 3. Puck. & Becf.  to marry Agnes de Wahull, the Sister of john de Wahull, with the Lands of her Inheritance. Moreover, being 
d Claus 7 H. 3. in dorso m 5.  with the King in his Wars of Wales, in 7 Hen. 3. he had Scutage 
e Claus 7 H. 3. in dorso m 5.  of all his Tenants throughout the Counties of Northampton, Bedford, and Her●ford.  
In 10 & 11 Hen. 3. this William was a 
f Claus. 10 H. 3. in dorso m. 1●. Claus. 11 H. 3. in dorso m 5.  Justice Itinerant in several Counties of England; and in 12 Hen. 3. one 
g Fin. 〈◊〉 tres Sep●●●. Pasch. 12 H 3.  of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas.  
In 13 Hen. 3. he executed 
h Rot. Pip. 13 Hen. 3. Wig●●●.  the Sheriff's Office in Worcestershire, for three parts of that year, by 
i Rot. Pip. 13 Hen. 3. Wig●●●.  Nicholas de Newport his Deputy; and the same year, upon levying the Scutage of Kery, had a special discharge 
k Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. 〈◊〉. & Be●f.  therefrom, he then possessing 
l Testa de Nevil 〈◊〉  thirteen Knights Fees, which formerly belonged to john de Wahull.  
In 16 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
m Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 2.  Sheriff of Herefordshire. So likewise 
n Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 8.  in 17 Hen. 3. as also Governor of Hereford Castle, and Maud Castle, which Sheriffalty he continued 
o R●t. 〈◊〉. 18 H. 3. 〈◊〉  the next ensuing year. And in 22 Hen. 3. upon 
p Claus 〈◊〉 P▪ 3. in dorso m. 16.  the danger of new disturbances from Leoline, Prince of Wales, being one of the Barons Marchers, had Summons 
q Claus 〈◊〉 P▪ 3. in dorso m. 16.  to a tend the King at Oxford, upon Tuesday next after the xv me of Easter, there to treat with him thereon.  
Furthermore, in 37 Hen. 3. he attended 
r Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. 〈◊〉  the King in his expedition then made into Gascoigne. 
William ●.  After which time, I have seen no more of him.  
¶ But in 5 Edw. 1. I meet with another William Fitz-Warine, who was then sent 
s Claus 5 E ● m. 13.  into Wales, on the King's service: And in 22 Ed. 1. being deputed 
t Rot. 〈◊〉 con▪ 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉.  by William de Leyburne, (then employed 
u Rot. 〈◊〉 con▪ 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉.  by special Letters Patents, for the impressing of Ships, and other Vessels for the public service, within the Counties of Somerset, Dorset, Southampton, Devon, Cornwall, and Gloucester) had Commission 
x Ibid.  from the King, to cut down Timber in any of the King's Forests, Parks, or Woods, within those Counties, for the use of the Royal Navy, which was appointed 
y Ibid.  to be at Portsmouth upon the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula, thence to sail forth for the King's service. And soon after that, was, by a special Precept 
z 〈…〉. , required to be at the same place, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his expedition beyond Sea.  
But in 25 Edw. 1. being 
a Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1. Ibid. ●6 E 1. m 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, and there taken prisoner 
b Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1. Ibid. ●6 E 1. m 4. , to the end 
c Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1. Ibid. ●6 E 1. m 4.  he might receive no damage in his Lands here, during that his restraint, the King committed 
d Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1. Ibid. ●6 E 1. m 4.  the care of them unto William de Berquey, his own peculiar Attorney.  
Having done with this William, 
William 3.  I now come to a third William, called 
e 〈…〉.  Le Frere (id est, the Brother.) This William in 4 Edw. 3. was constituted 
f 〈…〉.  Governor of the Castle of Montgomery; so likewise in 
g 〈…〉.  6 & 9 
h 〈…〉.  Edw. 3. And in 12 Edw. 3. attended 
i 〈…〉.  the King into Flanders; being 
k 〈…〉.  also the same year in the Scottish Wars. Moreover, in 14 Edw. 3. he was 
l 〈…〉.  again in Flanders; and in 
m 〈…〉.  16 Edw. 3. in the Wars of France, himself being then a Banneret; and of his retinue, having one Knight, eight Esquires, and ten Archers on Horseback; and for his Wages an Assignation of eleven Sacks of Wool, and a Quartron of the Kings; proper Wools, to be paid for himself, four shillings a day, for his Knight, two shillings, and for his Archers, six pence a piece.  
In which year also, he was again constituted 
n 〈…〉.  Governor of Montgomery Castle, and had Summons to Parliament, to sit with the Peers of this Realm; but never before, nor after.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he was again 
o 〈…〉.  in the Wars of France; but from that time, till 35 Edw. 3. I have not seen any farther of him, than there being then a great Pestilence 
p ● Walls in eodem an. , he died 
q ● Walls in eodem an.  thereof, upon 
r 〈…〉.  the Feast day of the Apostles, Simon and jude, seized 
s 〈…〉.  of one Message, and one Carucate of Land in Waneting in Com. Berks; as also of the Manors of Ile-Bruer, Pulteney, and Werne- Plokenet, in Comitat. Somerset. Houghton, Upcerne, Haddon ... ntioch, and Powerstoke, in Com. Dorset. Leaving 
t 〈…〉.  Ivo his Son and Heir eighteen years of age; and was buried 
u 〈…〉.  in the Church of the Friers-Minors, commonly called the Grey Friars near Smithfield, in the Suburbs of London.  
Which Ivo (otherwise 
x 〈…〉.  john) 
john.  in 4 R. 2. arrived 
y 〈…〉.  with the English Army, under the command of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, at Calais, three days before Maudlintide, in july; and riding 
z 〈…〉.  therein with his Banner and Penon, was 
a 〈…〉.  with him at the Siege of Nantes. And shortly after this, viz. in 9 Rich. 2. attended 
b 〈…〉.  the Duke of Lancaster in his Naval expedition, for recovery of the Inheritance of Constance his Wife, Heir to the Kingdom of Castille.   

Brus of Skelton.  
OF this ancient Family, the first of whom I find mention, is Robert de Brus, 
Robert.  a Noble Knight 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 148 b. n. 10.  of Normandy, who coming 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 148 b. n. 10.  into England with King William the Conqueror, first possessed 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 148. b. n. 10. , by Conquest, and other titles of various acquisition, the Manor and Castle of Skelton, as also the Lordships of Merkes, Up-Lithum, South Weltby, Brudon, Danby, Levington, Yarum, Brune, Tibthorp, Cariton in Balne and Thorp, des Arches, in Com. Ebor. Anandale in Scotland, and Heart, and Hertnes in the Bishopric of Durham. And soon increased his estate in Porkshire so much, that, before the end of the Conqueror's Reign, he became owner 
d Domesd Ebor.  of no less than forty three Lordships in the East and West Riding; and fifty one in the North Riding of that County, or the greatest part of them, whereof Gisburne 
e Domesd Ebor.  in 〈◊〉, being one; he there, through the advice 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 147 b. n. 10. etc. Jorevall. 1018. n. 30.  and instance of Pope Calixtus the Second, and of Thurstan, than Archbishop of York, founded 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 147 b. n. 10. etc. Jorevall. 1018. n. 30.  a Monastery for Canons Regular of S. Augustine, in 29 Hen. 1. and amply endowed it with Lands and Possessions, Agnes his Wife, and Adam his Son and Heir, joining 
h Monast. Anglic. ut supra 148. n. 10.  with him in that pious work.  
Moreover, he obtained 
i Ex ipso Au●ogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  from David, King of Scotland, all that Territory called Estrahanent, in that Realm; and all the Lands from the Bounds of Dunegal and Stranit, unto the Limits of Ranulph de Meschines (than Lord of Cumbe●land) and that he should have and enjoy his Castle there, with all Customs unto it appertaining, as amply, as the said Ranulph had his in Carlisle, and in his Territory of Cumberland.  
In 3 Steph. this Robert discerning 
k Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  that the King of Scots had invaded the North of England, with a mighty Army, (King Stephen being then 
l Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  busied in the South) brought 
m Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  his Son Adam (than a gallant young Man) and all the power he could make (though 
n Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  he loved that King very well) and joining 
o Ailredus Rievail. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  with the rest of the Northern Barons, marched 
p Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  to North-Alverton, where the King's Standard being erected 
q Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40. , they all Rendevoused upon notice and exhortation from 
r Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  the venerable Thurstan, Archbishop of York; who had likewise caused 
s Ailredus Rievall. 337. n. 10. 20 & 40.  all the Clergy of his Diocese, to repair personally thither, with their Crosses, Banners, and Relics of Saints carried before them, to defend the Church of Christ, against the rage of that barbarous people. And beholding 
t Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  the English Army, formally drawn up for Battle; as also the Priests in their sacred Vestments, with their Crosses, and Relics, walking about, and encouraging 
u Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  the Soldiers; being 
x Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  then a very aged person, exceeding wealthy, likewise of grave deportment, and singular elocution; he made a Speech 
y Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  to them, with great majesty and weight. Wherein, representing 
z Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  to them, that though he was rightfully a Subject to the King of England; nevertheless 
a Ibid. 343. n. 30, 40, etc.  that from his youth, he had been a Friend and Familiar to the King of Scots: And therefore, being an old Soldier, and sufficiently skilled in Military Affairs▪ as also not ignorant of the danger impending, considering 
b Ibid.  likewise the ancient Friendship, betwixt himself and that King; and that he stood obliged to him, not only by the Band of Friendship, but by a kind of necessary fidelity, desired leave of his fellow Soldiers to go to him, with purpose either to dissuade him from fight, or friendly to leave him.  
And, accordingly, coming into his presence, told him 
c Ibid. , That what he had to advise, should be honourable to himself, and profitable to his Realm; adding 
d Ibid. , That the English had been his best Friends, and, that they had so approved themselves to Duncan and Edgar, his Brothers, in their greatest exigents; instancing in sundry particulars, wherein they had obliged him when he stood most in need of their aid; demonstrating 
e Ibid.  likewise to him, the unavoidable consequences of War, viz. Rapine, Spoil, and Destruction. And, that 
f Ibid.  though his Army was more numerous, yet the English were more valiant and strong, and resolved to conquer, or lose their lives.  
Which expressions so wrought upon that King, that he forthwith broke 
g Ibid.  out into tears, and had condescended to a peaceable accord, but 
h Ibid.  that William his Nephew (a person of extraordinary courage, and the chief instigator of this invasision) came in, and in great sury charging this Robert de Brus with treachery, dissuaded 
i Ibid.  the King from harkening unto him. Whereupon, returning 
k Ibid.  with sorrow to the English Host, preparation was suddenly made 
l Ibid.  for Battle; which forthwith ensuing, the English obtained 
m Ibid.  a glorious victory.  
To conclude, This Robert being a very devout Man, gave 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol 1. 413 b. n. 20.  to the Monks of Whitby in Yorkshire, the Church of Midlesburgh, with two Carucates, and two Bovates of Land in Nehuham; upon condition, that they should place certain of their Covent there; which they accordingly did, making it a Cell to that Abbey. He also gave 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 388 b n. ●0 & 60.  to the Abbey of S. Mary's at York, his Lordship of Appilton; likewise that of Hornby, and all the Lands lying betwixt the same, and the great Roadway leading from York to Durham, which was parcel of his Lordship of Middilton.  
In Sunderland-Wick, he moreover gave 
p Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 388 b n. ●0 & 60.  them two Carucates of Land, and a Mill, as also 
q Ibid. 398 b. n. 50.  the Town of Karkarevill; which, by the Monks of that House, was assigned to their Cell at Wederhal in Cumberland. And departing 
r Mon. Anglic Vol 2. 148 b. n. 40.  this life, 5 Id. Maii, Anno 1141. (6 Steph.) was buried 
s Mon. Anglic Vol 2. 148 b. n. 40.  in the Abbey of Giseburne; leaving issue, by Agnes his Wife, Daughter 
t Ibid. 150 ●. n. 10.  of Fouke Paynell (with whom he had the Manor of Carleton) two Sons, viz. Adam 
Adam.  and Robert, and a Daughter 
u Ex ipso Autogr in Bibl. Cotton.  called Agatha, the Wife of Ralph, the Son of Ribald (Lord of Middleham in Yorkshire) who had in Frankmarriage, the Lordship of Ailewick in Hertnes.  
Unto which Robert, he gave 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 148 b. n. 20.  Anandale, to hold of the King of Scotland. By reason whereof, being 
y Ibid. n 30.  Liegeman to that King, in a War afterwards happening betwixt the English and Scots; it was his fortune to be taken 
z Ibid. n 30.  by his Father, fight courgeously on the behalf of that Nation, and sent prisoner to the King of England. Whose courtesy was such, when he had him so in his power, as that he delivered 
a Ibid.  him back into the hands of his own Mother.  
Being thus again with his Parents, and telling 
b Ibid.  his Father they had no Wheat Bread in Anandale, he gave him 
c Ibid.  the Lordship of He●t, and Territory of Hertnes, in the Bishopric of Durham; to hold of himself, and his heirs, Lords of Skelton.  
But this being the younger Brother, I shall leave what I have farther to say of him, and his Descendants for a while, and come to Adam the elder; who being 
d Ailred u● Rievall. 377 a. n. 4●.  a courageous young Man, was 
e Ailred u● Rievall. 377 a. n. 4●.  with his Father in that famous Battle (called Bellum de Standardo) near North Alverton, against the King of Scotland, where the English had the glory of the day (as hath been already observed.)  
From this Adam, King Henry the Second took 
f MS. in Bibl. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Cant.) 131 b.  the Castle of Daneby, with the Lordship and Forest thereto appertaining, and gave 
g MS. in Bibl. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Cant.) 131 b.  him, instead thereof, the Grange of Micklethwait, with the whole Fee of Colingham and Berdesey; whereof, by violence, he had bereft 
h MS. in Bibl. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Cant.) 131 b.  the Monks of Kirkshall in Yorkshire, out of displeasure to Roger de Mowbray, as it is said 
i MS. in Bibl. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Cant.) 131 b. . But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That having founded 
k Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 840. n. ●0.  the Priory of Hoton in Yorkshire, and given 
l Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 539 a. n. 50.  to the Knight's Templars, one to●t in Engieby, and three at Yarum, he died 
m Ibid. 148 b. n. 50.  upon the thirteenth Kalend. of April, 8 H. 2. and was buried 
n Ibid. 148 b. n. 50.  at Giseburne, leaving issue by Ivetta, the Daughter 
o Ibid. 43. n. 10. 30. & 40.  of William de Arches, Widow 
p Ibid. 43. n. 10. 30. & 40.  of R. de Flamvill, Adam. 
Adam. 2.  
q Ibid. 148. b. n. 50.  his Son and Heir, (commonly called Adam. the second.) Which Adam, notwithstanding he did not certify his Knight's Fees in 12 Hen. 2. (as other of the Barons did, in order to an equal Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter) was rated (as it seems) for two, which he then held of the Earl of Chester; and for twenty which he held of the King: And in 14 Hen. 2. paid 
r Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Ebo●.  so many marks accordingly for them.  
In 18 Hen. 2. he paid 
s Rot. Pip. 18 H. ●. Ebor.  fifteen pounds upon levying the Scutage of Ireland; and dying 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 539 ●. n. 60.  1 Kal. Apr. An. 1185. (21 Hen. 2.) was also buried 
u Ibid. ut. supra.  at Giseburne; leaving issue Peter, 
x Ibid. ut. supra.  his Son and Heir, and Isabel a Daughter, married 
y Ex Coll. Rog. Dodsworth. Gen.  to Henry de Percy. Which Peter 
Peter.  in 10 Rich. 1. paid 
z Rot. Pip. ●0 R. 1. Ebor.  five hundred marks for his Father's Lands. And most earnestly desiring 
a Oblate de an. 2 Joh. m. 12. Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Ebor.  to repossess the Lordship and Forest of Daneby, of his ancient Inheritance, formerly taken from Adam, his Father, by King Henry the Second (as hath been observed) rendered and quit-claimed 
b Oblate de an. 2 Joh. m. 12. Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Ebor.  to King john, in the second of His Reign, all his interest in the Lordships of Berdesey, Colingham, and Rington; and moreover, giving 
c Oblate de an. 2 Joh. m. 12. Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Ebor.  unto him a thousand pounds sterling, obtained them accordingly.  
In 6 joh. this Peter paid 
d Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Ebor.  two hundred marks fine, and two Palfreys for Livery of the Lordships of Cameleton and Cameleford, then in the King's hands.  
In 8 joh. he gave 
e Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Ebor.  one thousand three hundred marks for the Wardship and Marriage of William Bertram (Baron of Mitford in Northumberland.) And in 9 joh. four hundred marks for 
f ●ot. Pip. 9 Joh. Ebor.  the Inheritance of the Wapentake of Langbargh, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. But all that I have farther observed of him, is, that, in 7 joh. he was to pay 
g Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 7. Cart. 7 Joh, 〈◊〉  three hundred marks every year to the Exchequer, for the Wardship of the Heir of William de Bertram before mentioned, and custody of his Lands, until he should accomplish his full age. And that he gave 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 401. n. 10.  to the Canons of H●●●gh Park, the whole service of one Carucate of Land in Ya●um, with the homage and service of Peter de Monceaux, and his heirs, for the same.  
Moreover, that for 
i Ibid. 402. n. 10. & n. 40.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of joan his Wife; that he confirmed 
k Ibid. 402. n. 10. & n. 40.  the Grants of divers persons, made unto the Hospital of S. Nicholas at Yarum, of certain Lands in Yatum, and other places: As also to 
l 〈…〉.  the Canons of Scokirke in Com. Ebor. the twentieth part of all Bread and Corn within his Lordship of Thorpe- Arches. And lastly, that departing 
m Ibid. 149 ●  this life 16 Kal. Febr. An. 1211. (13 joh.) he was buried 
n Ibid. 149 ●  at Giseburne, leaving issue, by Agnes 
o 〈…〉.  his other Wise, Sister 
p 〈…〉.  to William le Gros, Earl of Aibemarle, and Widow 
q 〈…〉.  of William de Romara, Earl of Lincoln, Peter, 
Peter 2.  his Son and Heir (commonly called Peter de Brus the second.) Which Peter in 17 joh. was in 
r 〈…〉.  Arms against the King at Brackley, with those other of the Rebellious Barons, who brought 
s 〈…〉.  in Lewes of France, with purpose to subject this Kingdom to his Dominion. At which time, he with Robert de Ros, and Richard de Perey, (all great Barons) were so prevalent in Yorkshire, that they wrought 
t 〈…〉.  that whole County to submit unto him.  
But those differences being shortly afterwards composed, in 3 Hen. 3. he obtained the King's special Precept 
u 〈…〉. , to be repossessed of the Manor of Carleton, which had been seized into the King's hands, amongst other of the Lands of Fulke Paynell: And departing this life before the sixth of Henry the Third (as it seems) left issue by Helewise 
x 〈…〉.  his Wife, one of the Sisters and Coheirs 
y 〈…〉.  to William de Lancaster, Baron of Kendal, Peter de Brus, 
Peter 3.  his Son and Heir, who giving 
z 〈…〉.  an hundred pounds for the relief of his Barony, had Livery 
a 〈…〉.  thereof; as also of the Wapentake of Langbargh in Cleveland, which was his Hereditary Right, paying 
b 〈…〉.  forty marks more.  
In 10 Hen. 3. this Peter was 
c 〈…〉.  one of the Justice's Itinerant in Northumberland. In 21 Hen. 3. he married 
d 〈…〉.  Hilaria, the eldest Daughter of Peter de Mauley, 
Peter 4.  and departing this life in 25 Hen. 3. Peter, his Son and Heir, had Livery 
e 〈…〉.  of his Inheritance, paying 
f 〈…〉.  two hundred marks for his relief. Which Peter in 29 Hen. 3. upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, paid 
g 〈…〉.  sixteen pounds for fifteen Knights Fees which he held, and for one Knights Fee in Daneby. But in 30 Hen. 3. he was, by the King's special Precept 
h 〈…〉. , acquitted for the Scutage of ●annock: And in 31 Hen. 3. upon partition 
i 〈…〉.  of the Lands of William de Lancaster (Baron of Kendal) had the Manor of Kirkby (in Kendal) assigned 
k 〈…〉.  unto him for his Capital Seat (by Right of Inheritance from Helewise his Grandmother) In 38 Hen. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, he paid 
l 〈…〉.  thirty two pounds for sixteen Knights Fees.  
In 42 Hen. 3. when 
m 〈…〉.  the Scots had insolently seized upon their King (viz. Alexander the Third) who had married 
n 〈…〉.  King Henry the Thirds Daughter, and kept 
o 〈…〉.  him in restraint. This Peter (with many other of the English Nobleses) had Summons 
p 〈…〉.  to prepare himself, with all his power, for assisting the King in the rescue of him out of their hands. And the same year, had also command 
q Ibid. m. 10.  to attend the King at Chester, with Horse and Arms to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh.  
In 52 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
r Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 21.  one of the Justice's Itinerant in Yorkshire. In 53 Hen. 3. he was made 
s Rot. Fin. 53 H. 3. m. 9  Constable of Scarborough Castle; and departing 
t ●hro. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb n. 170.) f. 15 a. Rot. Fin. 56 H. 3. m. 4.  this life 14 Kal. Octob. Anno 1271. (55 Hen. 3.) without issue, left his four 
u ●hro. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. (Digb n. 170.) f. 15 a. Rot. Fin. 56 H. 3. m. 4.  Sisters his Heirs, viz. Agnes, the Wife 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149 a. n. 30.  of Walter de Fauconberg, who had 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149 a. n. 30.  for her share of that Inheritance, the Castle of Skelton, and Manors of Merske, Up-Lithum, Westby, and Eastburne: Lucia, the Wife of Marmaduke de Thweng, who had 
z Ibid. n. 10.  the Lordships of Danby, Bretton, Yarum, and Kirkebu●ne; as also 
a Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 31.  the Town of Great Moresdon, with 
b Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 31.  the Forest and Chase of Uaux, viz. Swindale, Laharenes, and other Dales, as the Roadway extendeth from Lardthorne to Skelton, by Scortbeck, betwixt Katerig, and Stangewig, etc. Margaret, the Wife 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149 a. n. 20.  of Robert de Ros, who had 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149 a. n. 20.  all Kendal: And Laderina, the Wife 
e Ibid. & n. 30.  of john de Bellew, who had 
f Ibid. & n. 30.  for her share the Lordships of Carleton in Balne, Kamlesforth▪ Thorpe - Arches, Tibthorpe, and certain Yard-Lands in Sethbarne.   

Brus of Anandale:  
I Now come to Robert 
Robert 1.  (second Son to the first Robert) who had Anandale in Scotland and He●t, with the Territory of Hertnes in England, by the gift of his Father (as hath been already observed.)  
This Robert not certifying 
a Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Ebor.  his Knight's Fees in 12 Hen. 2. as other of the Barons did, upon the Assessment of that Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, paid 
b Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Ebor.  (nevertheless) five marks in 14 Hen. 2. (upon Collection thereof) whereby, it seems, he then had five Knights Fees. And in 8 Rich. 1. answered 
c Rot. Pip. 8 R 1. Ebor.  an hundred shillings upon Collection of the third Scutage of Normandy. All that I have seen farther of him is, That he gave 
d Mon. Anglic. Vol 2. 151. n 50 & 60.  to the Monastery of Giseburne (Founded by his Father) the Churches of Anant, Locmaban, Kirk - Patrick, Cumbertres, Rain- Patrick, and Gretenhou, in the Realm of Scotland; as also six Ox-gangs of Land in Stranton, and one in Heart: And left issue, William, 
William.  his Son and Heir. Which William in 9 Rich. 1. gave 
e Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Northumbr.  twenty marks Fine to be exempted from going beyond Sea (the King being then in Normandy.) To this William, King john granted 
f Claus. 17 Joh. m. 24. per Inspex.  a Market upon the Wednesday every week at his Manor of Hertilpole: But of him I have not seen any thing farther memorable, than that he gave 
g Ex ipso Autogr. penès Annam Comitissam Pembroc. An. 1640.  to the Canons of Giseburne, certain Lands lying Southwards of the Chapel of S. Hilda at Hert●lpole, toward the Sea; and that he left issue 
h Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 150 a. n. 30.  Robert, his Son and Heir, unto whom the same King, in the seventeenth year of His Reign confirmed 
i Claus. 17 Joh. ut ●upra.  the Wednesday Market at Hertilpole (formerly granted to his Father;) and added 
k Claus. 17 Joh. ut supra.  thereto a Fair, yearly, for three days, viz. Upon the Feast day of S. Laurence, and two days following.  
This Robert 
Robert 2.  married 
l MS. in Bibl Bodl. K. 80. Cant. f. 51 a.  Isabella, Daughter of David, Earl of Huntingdon, one 
m MS. in. Bibl Bodl. K. 80. Cant. f. 51 a.  of the four Sisters and Coheirs to john, surnamed Scot, Earl of Huntingdon, and last Count Palatine of Chester. Which Isabella in 25 H. 3. had a Grant 
n Cart. 25 H. 3. m 1.  from the King of the Manors of Writele and Hatfield, in Com. Essex. with half the Hundred of Ha●field, in exchange 
o Cart. 25 H. 3. m 1.  for those Lands which descended to her by the death of her Brother john Scot, Earl of Chester, before mentioned. And by her had issue 
p MS. in Bibl. Bodl. ut supra.  Robert, who in 34 Hen. 3. was 
* Mat. Paris, p. 780. n. 10.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas; and in 36 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 36 H. 3. m. 15.  of the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance.  
In 38 Hen. 3. as one of the Coheirs to john Scot, Earl of Nuntingdon, upon Assessment of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3● Essex & Hertf.  twenty pounds for ten Knights Fees, which he had of the Honour of Peverell of London, in the Counties of Essex and Hertford. And in 39 Hen. 3. was constituted 
s Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 3.  Sheriff of Cumberland, and Governor of the Castle of Carlisle.  
In 41 Hen. 3. he had (amongst others) Summons 
t Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to attend the King at Bristol, on the Octaves of S. Peter, thence to march into Wales; but, being 
u Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 10.  at that time in Scotland, he was excused 
x Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 10. , and had Scutage 
y Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 10.  of all his Tenants by Military Service, according to the rate of forty shillings for each Knight's Fee, by reason of that expedition.  
This Robert had to Wife 
z Cart. 29 H. 3. ●. 7. in cedul●.  Isabella, one of the Daughters of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester. And in 48 Hen. 3. when 
a Mat. Paris, 993. n. 50. & 994.  many of the Barons put themselves in Arms, upon pretence of asserting the Laws of the Land, and the People's liberties; being 
b Mat. Paris, 993. n. 50. & 994.  one of those, who stood firm to the King: He marched 
c Mat. Paris, 993. n. 50. & 994.  with him from Oxford to Northampton, where the Rebellious Barons than were 
d Mat. Paris, 993. n. 50. & 994.  with a great power; and upon the Assault of that Town, made prisoners 
e Ibid.  And soon after that, when the Barons (through the help 
f Ibid. 995. n. 40.  of the Londoners) gave 
g Ibid. 995. n. 40.  Battle to the King at Lewes in Sussex, where they had the fortune to prevail: He was (together with the King himself, and divers other great Lords) taken 
h Ibid. n. 50.  prisoner, having, at that time, (together with john Comyn) the command 
i Ibid. 996.  of those Scotch Auxiliaries, which were then there, in the King's service.  
But, it being not long after, that the King recovered all, by that happy Victory at Evesham, in the nine and fortieth of His Reign; he was in 51 Hen. 3. again made Governor 
k Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 30.  of the Castle at Carlisle.  
In 5 & 10 Edw. 1. he performed 
l Claus. 29 E 1. m. 4. Rot. d● Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  service in Wales, for one Knights Fee in Writele and Hatfield in Essex. And in 12 Edw. 1. executed 
m Rot. Pip. 13 Ed. 1. Cumbr.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Cumberland; so likewise for three parts of the thirteenth year of that King's Reign.  
In 19 Edw. 1. after the death of Alexander the Third, King of Scotland, (which happened 
n He●t. Boct. 2912.  in An. 1286.) being one 
o M. Westm. in eodem anno.  of the Competitors for the Crown of that Realm, the decision of which Claim, was referred 
p M. Westm. in eodem anno.  to King Edward the First, as Superior Lord thereof, he alleged 
q Lel Coll. 〈◊〉. 1 776. , That he was the immediate Son of Isabel, the second Daughter; and that john Baillol (the other chief Competitor) was but the Son of Deorvorgill, Daughter of Margaret, the eldest Daughter of David, Earl of Huntingdon, (Brother of William, sometime King of Scotland) so that he stood one degree nearer in consanguinity then Baillol. Whereunto Baillol replying 
q Lel Coll. 〈◊〉. 1 776. , That by reason his Mother, who was next Heir, could not Reign, he ought to have it by lineal descent; the Right was adjudged 
r Ibid.  to him by the forty chosen Peers, viz. Twenty of Scotland, and as many of England.  
With which decision, this Robert being not pleased, he refused 
s Ibid.  (in the presence of King Edward) to do homage to Baillol; and thereupon gave 
t Ibid.  up all his Lands in Anandale, to Robert his eldest Son, begotten 
u Ibid.  on the Sister of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester. Who also refusing 
x Ibid.  to do the like homage, he said 
y Ibid.  to Robert, his second Son, begotten on the Daughter of the Earl of Carrick, Take thou my Land in Scotland; whereof accepting, he did 
z Ibid.  his homage accordingly.  
It is said by 
a Ex Rot. de Compe●●●bus pro Regno Scoti● in arce Lond.  others, That this Claim of our Robert, was grounded upon certain expressions made by Alexander, King of Scotland, (Son of William before mentioned;) who, despairing of issue of his own Body, did, in the presence of divers persons, declare him to be his Heir.  
In this business of the Competition, it is also said 
b Lel. Coll. Vol 1. 779. , That he bore himself very bold of his Kinsmen in that Realm, and sent specially for john Comyn (another of the Competitors) to meet with him at the Grey Friars in Dunfriez, where telling him his mind, he bade him take his Inheritance of Carrick, and assist him to be King of Scotland; Or let me have thine (quoth he) and I will help thee to be King: And that Comyn not consenting thereto, was slain; as also his Uncle, who then struck this Robert de Brus such a blow, That, had he not been well harnessed, he had been likewise slain.  
In 22 Edw. 1. this Robert, then styled 
c Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  Robert de Brus, de Anandale (amongst others) had Summons 
d Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  to repair to Portsmouth, upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in an expedition, at that time designed into France; but this year, upon Good-Friday, he departed 
e 〈…〉.  this life in Anandale, Christian his Wife surviving, who in 24 Edw. 1. had an Assignation 
f 〈…〉.  of the Manor of Great Badew in Essex, and Kemston in Bedfordshire, for her Dowry, leaving Robert, his Son and Heir. Which Robert, 
Robert 3.  soon after doing his homage, had Livery 
g 〈…〉.  of his Lands.  
This Robert in 54 Hen. 3. being called 
h 〈…〉.  Robert de Brus junior, (his Father then living) and signed 
i 〈…〉.  with the Cross (amongst divers other eminent persons) attended 
k 〈…〉.  Prince Edward into the Holy Land; and in 23 Edw. 1. was made Governor 
l 〈…〉.  of the Castle at Carlisle.  
In 23, 24 & 25 Edw. 1. he was summoned 
m 〈…〉.  to the Parliament in England; and in the same twenty fifth year, being called 
n 〈…〉.  Robert de Brus senior, (in regard 
o 〈…〉.  of Robert de Brus, his younger Brother, Earl of Carrick,) the King acknowledging 
p 〈…〉.  his constant fidelity, commanded Livery 
q 〈…〉.  of his Lands in Scotland, which, it seems, had been seized into his hands. In 26 Edw. 1. he was 
r 〈…〉.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so likewise in 
s 〈…〉.  27 & 
t 〈…〉.  31 E. 1▪ But in 32 Edw. 1. departing 
u 〈…〉.  this life, he was buried 
x 〈…〉.  in the Abbey of Holmcoltram in Cumberland, being then seized 
y 〈…〉.  of the Manors of Writele and Notfield, in Bromeshbery in Com. Essex. As also of the Manor of Caldecote in Com. Hunt. With the Advowson of the Church, leaving 
z Ibid.  Robert de Brus, than Earl of Carrick, his Brother and Heir, twenty three years of age; who, soon after, doing his homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 3● E. 1. m. 4.  of his Lands.  
Which Robert in An. 1305. (33 Edw. 1.) revived 
b MS. Oxen. ut supra fol. 65 b. & 66 a. Matth. Westm. in An 1305. ● & 1306.  that Claim, formerly made by his Father, to the Kingdom of Scotland; and upon the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady, than next ensuing, caused 
c MS. Oxen. ut supra fol. 65 b. & 66 a. Matth. Westm. in An 1305. ● & 1306.  himself to be solemnly Crowned at Scone: Whose after Actions I shall leave to the Relation of our Historians, concluding all I shall farther say of him, with this observation, viz. That he left issue David, his Son and Successor, who died without issue in Edinburgh Castle; and Margery, a Daughter, at length Heir to her Brother. Which Margery became the Wife of Walter Stuart, from whom the Kings of that Realm afterwards descended.   

Curcy.  
AT the time of the General Survey, Richard de Curcy, 
Richard.  held 
a 〈…〉.  Newham, Secenden, and Foxcote, in Oxfordshire; and was witness 
b 〈…〉.  to several of King William the Conqueror's Charters.  
To him succeeded Robert de Curcy, 
Robert.  Sewer 
c 〈…〉.  to Maud the Empress: Which Robert is said 
d 〈…〉.  to have been Founder of the Nunnery at Canington in Somersetshire.  
Besides these, there was Richard de Curcy 
Richard.  in 3 Steph. one 
e 〈…〉.  of the Barons of Yorkshire, and a Principal Commander 
f 〈…〉.  in that famous Battle against the Scots, near North Alverton, called Bellum de Standardo (whereof I have spoke at large in my Discourse of the Earls of Albemarle.) And after him, William de Curcy, 
William.  Sewer 
g 〈…〉.  to King Henry the Second, who ratified 
h 〈…〉.  that Grant which Avicia de Rumeli, his Mother, had made to the Nuns of Ardington in Yorkshire, viz. Of half Helthwait, and feeding for forty Hogs in his Woods at Swinedune, with Common of Pasture for their Cattle in those Woods; upon condition 
i 〈…〉. , that, during her life, she should place one Nun in that Monastery at Ardington, and after her death, that he the said William de Curcy, her Son and Heir, should have the like privilege.  
This William was Founder 
k 〈…〉.  of the Priory of Stoke - Curcy in Devonshire, which he amply endowed with Lands and Tithes, and made it a Cell 
l 〈…〉  to the Abbey of Lonley in Normandy.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon the Aid then levied for marrying of the King's Daughter, he certified 
m 〈…〉  the Knight's Fees of his Barony, which his Father, and Grandfather held, to be twenty four and three parts De Veteri Feoffamento, and four and a fifth part De Novo. And those of the Barony of William le Meschin, his Mother's Father, to be seventeen: For all which De Veteri Feoffamento in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
n 〈…〉  sixteen pounds ten shillings, and fifty six shillings for those De Novo.  
In 13 Hen. 2. this William held 
o 〈…〉  the Lordship of Hiltesleape (now called Islip) in Com. Oxon.  
In 19 Hen. 2. this Barony of his was 
p Rot. Pip. 19 H. 2. Oxon.  in the King's hands; so also 
q Rot. Pip. 23 H. 2. Somers.  in 23 Hen. 2. his Heir being then in minority; the yearly Farm thereof being fifty pounds and eight shillings, and accounted for in Somersetshire. Which Heir was a Daughter called Alice 
r Ex Cartis ... Ingelby de Ripley in Com. Ebor.  and afterward married 
s Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dorset & Somerset. , to Warine Fitz-Gerald, who, in her Right, enjoyed 
t Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dorset & Somerset.  those twenty four Knights Fees and three parts, which were the Barony of the said William de Curcy, her Father: and likewise 
u Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dorset ● Somerset.  sixteen Knights Fees and an half more, which were the Barony of William de Meschin beforementioned.  
To which Alice, in 18 joh. the King gave 
x Claus. ●8 Joh. m. 2.  the Manor of Dunhamoney in Com. Gloc. for her better maintenance.  
¶ Of this Family there was another William de Curcy, 
William.  who in 
y R. Hoved. 312. n. 40 & 50.  21 Hen. 2. upon that Pacisication and Firm League then made betwixt King Henry the Second, and William, King of Scotland (for observance whereof hostages were given by the King of Scots) was one 
z R. Hoved. 312. n. 40 & 50.  of those English Nobles, that testified thereunto: But in that year he died 
a Ibid. 316 b. n. 10.  being then Justice 
b Ibid. 316 b. n. 10.  of Ireland.  
There was likewise another William de Curcy; 
William.  who, going 
c R. Hoved. 385 a. n. 40.  with King Richard the First into the Holy Land, in the first year of His Reign, was 
d R. Hoved. 385 a. n. 40.  one of those that undertook for his performance of that memorable accord, then made by King Richard, and Tancred, King of Sicily, through whose Country he was to pass.  
Of this Family was also that John de Curcy, famous in the Conquest of Ireland, in King Henry the Seconds time. Which john, about 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 710 b. n. 10. Ibid. 718. n. 40.  three years after his Conquest of Ulster, founded 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 710 b. n. 10. Ibid. 718. n. 40.  the Abbey of Ynes, in the Isle of Ynes - Curcy 22 Hen., 2. in the place where the old Abbey of Carrick stood; which, being a Fort 
g Ibid. n. 50. Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 1023 ●. n. 60.  and much infesting 
h Ibid. n. 50. Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 1023 ●. n. 60.  him at the time of his Wars in Ulster, he totally demolished. 
i Ibid. n. 50. Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 1023 ●. n. 60.   
Furthermore, he was Founder 
k Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 1019 a, b.  of the Priory of S. Andrews in the Territory of Ardes in Ireland, which he likewise made a Cell to the Abbey of Lonley in Normandy; and a good Benefactor 
l Ibid. 1021 ●. 10 & 40. Et ibid. b. 26, 42, 65.  to the Monastery of Dune in Ireland.  
Moreover, he was Founder 
m Ibid. 1023 a. n. 50 & 60. Et 1023 b, etc.  of the Priory of Neddrum in Ulster, which he made a Cell 
n Ibid. 1023 a. n. 50 & 60. Et 1023 b, etc.  to the Abbey of S. Bees in Cumberland. And likewise 
o Ibid. 1046 n. 40 & 50. & 75 a. n. 20 & 30.  of Toberglory, in the County of Down in Ireland, which was a Cell 
p Ibid. 1046 n. 40 & 50. & 75 a. n. 20 & 30.  to the Priory of our, Lady at Carlisle in England.   

Bolebec of ... in Com. Buck.  
AT the time of the General Survey, made by King William the Conqueror, Hugh de Bolebec 
Hugh.  possessed 
a Domesd. lib.  Ricote in Com. Oxon. Waltune in C●m. Hunt. As also Missedene, Elmodesham, Cesteham, Medemham, Broch, Cetedone, Wadone, Culoreton, Linford, Herulfmede, and Wavendon, in Com. Buck.  
Which Hugh 
Hugh.  had issue Hugh de Bolebec, who in An. 1145. (10 Steph.) founded 
b Mon. Angl. Vol 1. 829 ●. n. 60.  the Abbey of Woburne in Bedfordshire, for Cistercian Monks; and shortly after, that 
c Ibid. 926 b. n. 60.  of Mendham in Buckinghamshire, a Cell to Woburne; the Monk of Fountains (whereof Woburne was a Daughter) calling 
d Ibid. 746 a. n. 60.  him, Home potens, & magnarum rerum inspiratus à Domino, ut Monasterium construeret ordinis Cisterciensis.  
To this last mentioned Hugh, succeeded Walter, 
Walter.  his Brother 
e 〈…〉. , who in 11 Hen. 2. gave 
f 〈…〉.  an hundred marks to the King, for the Wardship of his Nephew: And, the year following, upon Assessment of the Aid for the Marriage of Maud, the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. Rub. in Scacc. ●uck.  his Knight's Fees, which he held of the King, to be eight m number; but of Walter Giffard, than Earl of Buckingham, he held 
h Lib. Rub. in Scacc. ●uck.  no less than twenty. But this Walter de Bolebee died 
i 〈…〉  before the 32 Hen. 2. Reign; and left one only 
k 〈…〉  Daughter called Isabel his Heir, then but nine years of age, whose Wardship, Alberic, Earl of Oxford, obtained 
l 〈…〉 ; and in 2 Rich. 1. gave a Fine 
m 〈…〉  of five hundred marks to the King, that his Son might take her to Wife. Which Isabel in 8 joh. procured the King's Letters, 
n Claus 8 Joh. m. 3.  Patents for the receiving Aid from all her Freehold Tenants, towards the discharge of a Fine of three hundred marks, and three Palfreys Shortly after which, viz. in 9 joh. Robert de Vere (Son to Earl Alberic) afterwards Earl of Oxford, gave 
o Rot Pip. 9 Joh. essex & Herif.  to the King two hundred marks and three Palfreys, for Licence to marry her the said Isabel. And the same year she herself gave 
p Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Devon.  three hundred pounds, and three Palfreys, That she might not be compelled to marry; and that 
q Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Devon.  she might enjoy what was in arrear, of her own, and her Sister's Inheritance, viz. 
r Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Devon.  ... the Wife of Elias de Beauchamp.  
This Isabel surviving her said Husband, had the custody 
s Pat. 6 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of the Castles of Henigeham and Caveneles, committed to her care in 6 Hen. 3. together 
t Pat. 6 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  with the Wardship of her Heir. And afterwards became the Wife of Henry de N●van●, as it seems, for in 29 Hen. 3. Reginald de Vallitort (a great Man in the West) gave 
n Rot. pip. 29 H. 3. Devon.  six hundred marks to the King for Livery of the Manors of Clifton, 〈◊〉, and Bukesham; which she the said Isabel held in Dower from Henry de Nuvant, sometime her Husband.   

Bolebec of ... in Com. Northumbr.  
OF this name (and Family, doubtless) was another Hugh de Bolebec; 
Hugh.  who, being Enfeoffed 
a Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Northumb.  of divers Lordships there, by King Henry the First, left issue Walter, 
Walter.  as it seems; for in 12 Hen. 2. the same Walter certified 
b Lib. Rub. in Scacc. Northumb.  the Knight's Fees, which he then held, to be four and an half, De Veteri Feoffamento (id est, whereof his Ancestor was Enfeoffed temp. H. 1.) and three Knights Fees, and two thirds De Novo Feoffamento.  
This is that Walter de Bolebec, who having founded 
c 〈…〉.  the Priory of Blancland in Comitat. Northumbr. for Canon's Regular of the Order of S. Augustine, and given 
d 〈…〉.  Neutone to the Abbey of Newminster, juxta Morpeth, died 
e 〈…〉.  before the three and thirtieth year of King Henry the S●cd●ns Reign, and left issue 
f 〈…〉.  by Margaret his Wife 
g 〈…〉. , one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Richard de Mun●ichet (a great Baron, whose Lands lay chiefly in Essex and Cambridgshire) Walter his Son and Heir, then in 
h 〈…〉.  minority, and Hugh a younger Son. Which Walter dying 
i 〈…〉.  without issue, Hugh, 
Hugh.  his Brother, became 
k 〈…〉.  Heir to the Estate; and in 7 joh. gave two hundred marks, and two Palfreys, to have Livery of that his Barony.  
And in 8 joh Margaret, his Mother, gave 
l Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Northombr.  one hundred marks, and one Palfrey, that she might not be distrained to marry again.  
This Hugh was constituted 
m Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 5.  Sheriff of Northunmberland in 4 Hen. 3. And in 8 Hen. 3. by a special Precept 
n Claus. 8 H. 3. m 7.  from the King, acquitted from his service of Castleguard at Newcastle 〈…〉, by reason 
o Claus. 8 H. 3. m 7.  he had personally been with the King in his Army at 〈◊〉. And likewise exonerated 
p 〈…〉.  from the Scutage of Montgomery, at that time levied, for those five Knights Fees he then held.  
The particular Lordships which this Hugh possessed 
q 〈…〉. , being these, viz. Stifford, Brunthalwe, Siave●ey, Schotley, Hedon, on the wall; Hide Windel, East Thornton, Wycesire, Honeton, Benewel, Echewic, Angerton, Middleton, Morel, Burneton, Berhill, ●enwye, Matfen-del Esthang, Kefwell, Kirkherd, Harhaham, Scafhou, Middleton de South, Kanish, Hertwaiton, Hawic, Rotheley, the Grange of Newton, and the moiety of Biwell: All which he held 
r Ibid.  by Barony, as his Ancestors had done from the time of King Henry the First, by whom they had been 
s Ibid.  Enfeoffed.  
Moreover (with Theophania his Wife, and Hugh their Son) he gave 
t Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 917 a. n. 20.  Rotheley to the Monks of Newminster in Northumberland. In 20 Hen. 3. he was made Sheriff 
u Pat. 20 H. 3. m. ●.  of Northumberland, as also Governor 
x Pat. 20 H. 3. m. ●.  of the Castles of Bamburgh and 〈…〉 in that County, in which Sheriffalty he continued 
y 〈…〉.  full ten years. And in 42 Hen. 3. received command 
z 〈…〉.  to furnish himself with Horse and Arms (as other of the Northern Barons than did) and to march 
a 〈…〉.  into Scotland, on the behalf of Alexander the third, than King of that Realm (who had married King Henry the Thirds Daughter) for rescuing 
b 〈…〉.  him out of the hands of those his Rebellious Subjects that then held him in restraint.  
He had also Summons 
c 〈…〉.  the same year to attend the King at Chester, in like sort accoutred, to oppose those hostile Incursions which were then made by Lewelin ap Griffin, upon the King's good Subjects in the Marches of Wales.  
And in 46 Hen. 3. was appointed 
d 〈…〉.  one of the Justice's Itinerant, to hold Pleas of such things, as related to the King's Forests, in the Counties of Northampton, York, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Lancaste●; But in that year he departed 
e 〈…〉.  this life, leaving issue these four Daughters, and Heirs, viz. 
f 〈…〉.  Philippe, married to Roger de Lancaster; Margery, first to Nicholas Corbet, and afterwards 
g 〈…〉.  to Ralph, the Son of William, Lord of Grimethorp; Alice to Walter de Huntercumbe: and Maud, then but twelve years of age (and residing 
h 〈…〉.  at Angerton, with Theophania her Mother) whose Wardship and Marriage, Robert de Beaumeis, the year following, obtained 
i 〈…〉. . Which Maud, afterwards, became the Wife 
k 〈…〉.  of Hugh de la Vall.   

Baalun.  
IN the time of King Edward the Confessor Dru 
Dru.  
a 〈…〉.  de Baladon (or Balloon) had issue 
b 〈…〉.  three Sons; viz. Hameline, Wyonoc, and Wynebald, as also three Daughters, Emme, Ducia, and Beatrix. Which Hameline 
Hameline.  came 
d 〈…〉.  into England with William the Conqueror; and being 
e 〈…〉.  the first Lord of all that territory, in Wales, called Over-Went, built 
f 〈…〉.  a strong Castle at Bergavenny, where a Giant, called Agros, had raised one formerly.  
This Hameline also founded 
g 〈…〉.  the Priory of Bergavenny; and departing the World in 3 Will Rufi, was there buried: but, having no issue, gave 
h Ibid.  that Castle to Briene Son to the Earl of the Isle, his Nephew (commonly called Brientius filius Comitis) viz. Son of his Sister Lucy.  
Of Winoc the second Son, I find no farther mention. But Wynebald, 
Wynebald.  the third Son, being a devout man, in Ann. 1092. (2 Will. Rufi) gave 
i 〈…〉.  his Lordship of Bridesthorne, to the Monks of Bermundsey; as also three Yard-land and an half in Widon; and six Yard-land in Hardwick, with the Church of Hardwick, and Tithes of Estenton; with ten shillings Rend out of the Mill at Sutton. And moreover 
k 〈…〉.  half his Lordship of Upton, with the Church of Upton, and land called Melneham. Furthermore, he gave 
l 〈…〉.  to the Monks of St. Peter's at Gloncester (in Ann. 1126. 26 Hen. 1.) one half Hide of Land, in Ameneye: in which Grant he calls 
m 〈…〉.  himself one of King Henry the first's great Barons. Moreover, by the consent of Roger his Son, he bestowed 
n 〈…〉.  on them, his Lordship of Rodeforde, and Mill at Fromelode.  
Of this Family also (I presume) was john de Baalun, 
john.  who in 26 Hen. 3. the King being 
o 〈…〉.  then at Xantoine, for vindication of those injuries, which he had received from the French, had command 
p 〈…〉. , with divers others, to fit himself with Horse and Arms, for his assistance in that service. And in 33 Hen. 3. having married 
q 〈…〉.  Auda, Sister and Heir to William Painell, and giving security 
r 〈…〉.  for his Relief, had livery 
s 〈…〉.  of the Lands of her inheritance. Furthermore, in 41 Hen. 3. being 
t 〈…〉.  then one of the Barons-Marchers, he received command 
u 〈…〉.  to attend Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, in guarding the Marches, betwixt Montgomerie and the Lands of the Earl of Gloucester. And in 42 Hen. 3. had the like command 
x 〈…〉.  to attend the King at Chester, on the Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fited with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh.  
In 44 Hen. 3. the Welsh being again in Arms, he received farther Summons 
y 〈…〉.  (as the rest of the Barons-Marchers than did) to repair into those parts; and to join with them, in defence of the Marches: and in 47 Hen. 3. to be 
z 〈…〉.  at Hereford, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to resist the incursions of the Welsh. Moreover, in 49 Hen. 3. having been 
a 〈…〉.  in Arms against the King, with the rebellious Barons of that age; after he saw their ruin in the Battle of Evesham, he made 
b 〈…〉.  his Peace. But farther than this I have not seen of him.   

Say of Ricard's-Castle.  
THe first of this surname, of whom I have found any mention, is Picot 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 375. n. 60.  de Say, 
Piror.  one 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 375. n. 60.  of the principal Barons to that great man Roger de Montgomerie, E. of Shrew●bury (of whom I have elsewhere spoke at large) and present 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 375 n. 60.  with him when he first began that pious work, in founding the Monastery of St. Peter and Paul, at Shrewsbury. After him there was Theodoric de Say, 
Theodoric.  who gave 
d Ibid. 382. b. n. 30.  unto that Abbey certain Lands in Stoke (now called Stoke- Say,) in Com. Salop. And next to him, Hugh de Say, 
Hugh.  who assumed that Surname, as 'tis probable, from Eustachia, 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 574. b. n. 10.  de Say, his Mother; for certain 
f ●x. Registro Dec. & Cap. Wigorn. f 21. a. usque 25. b.  it is, that Hugh Fitz-Osbern, was his Father; which Osbern was called 
g Ibid.  O●bernus filius Ricardi, and had great possessions in divers Counties of this Realm, at the time of the Conquerors general Survey 
h Domesd. lib in iisdem Comitat. ; viz. in Worcestershire thirteen Lordships, in Bedfordshire four, in Notinghamshire six, in Warwickshire, ten, in Shropshire nine (whereof Bureford, was one) and in 〈◊〉 eighteen; having 
i Ibid. Hereof.  at that time twenty three Soldiers in the Castle of Auretone, in that County; which Castle was then valued at twenty shillings per annum; the Father of which Osbern; viz. Richard (and surnamed) 
k Ibid. Wigor.  Scrupe, was 
l Ibid. Salop.  owner of some of those Lordships, in Edward the Confessors days: and gave name (without doubt) to that place called Ricards-Castle in Herefordshire, which for many ages afterwards, continued to his posterity.  
This Hugh de Say had an elder Brother, called Osbert Fitz-Hugh; 
Osbert.  who in 7 H. 2. paid 
m Rot. Pip. 7. H. 2. Heref.  twenty pounds for the Scutage of those Knights Fees, whereof he was possessed (the seat and head of his Barony being at Ricards-Castle beforementioned.) But upon assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, in 12 H. 2. the certificate 
n Lib. Rub. in Scacc sub. tit Northampt.  then sent by him, of what Knights Fees he held, was not 
o Ibid.  recorded, in default of his Subscription thereto; and therefore William de Beauchamp (who should 
p Ibid.  have made return thereof) took 
q Ibid.  it back with him, to have it added.  
It seems those Knight's Fees were twenty three in number: for in 14 Hen. 2. he answered 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Heref.  so many marks, upon that account (which was according to the rate then paid by all others.)  
This Osbert, at the special instance 
k Mon Ang. Vol. 2. 884. b. n 10. Mon. Ang. Vol 1. 528. a. n. 50.  of Walter de Clifford, gave 
l Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 884. b. n 10. Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 528. a. n. 50.  to the Nuns of Godstow, in Com. Oxon. a Salt work in Wiche called the Cow, for the health of the Soul of Margaret the Wife of the said Walter, and of Rosamund his Daughter, whose Bodies lay interred in that Abbey. He likewise gave 
m Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 48. a. 56.  to the Canons of Haghmon, in Com. Salop. his Mill at Wichbald; and to the Monks of Lira in Normandy, he quitted 
n Ibid. 988 n. 30.  all his interest in the Church of Tamerbury, in Com. Heref.  
Moreover (with 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 574 b. n. 10. Ib. 868 a n 50. & 975. b.  Eustachia de Say his Mother) he gave 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 574. b. n. 10. Ib. 868 a n 50. & 975. b.  to the Monks of Font-Evera●d in Normandy, a certain place called Westwode, in Com. Wigorn. to assart and in close; as also 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 574. b. n. 10. Ib. 868 a n 50. & 975. b.  the Lordship of ●ruche, and another Salt-work in Wic●e, together 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 574. b. n. 10. Ib. 868 a n 50. & 975. b.  with the Church of Coderugge. Whereupon, by the Licence of King Henry the second, those Monks of Lira, sent over part of their Covent to Westwode, and made it 
s Ibid.  a Cell to that Monastery.  
When he died I find not; but sure it is, that Hugh his Brother 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 48. a. n. 60. , called 
u Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 48. a. n. 60.  Hugh de Say, succeeded him in the inheritance. Which Hugh confirmed 
* Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 48. a. n. 60.  to the Canons of Haghmon one Yard Land lying in a place called Wydebrok, within his Lordship of Ricards-Castle; and moreover gave 
x Ibid. 49. a. ●. 10.  unto them, his Mill at Rochesford, with the Toll thereof. In 22 H. 2. he paid 
y Rot. Pip. 12 H. 2. Dors. & Somers.  twenty marks to the King, for trespasses done in his Forests. In 31 Hen. 2. two hundred marks for Livery 
z Rot. Pip. ●1 H. 2. Heref.  of his Lands: and 
a Rot. Pip 〈◊〉 R. 1. Heref.  in 6 Ric. 1. twenty three pounds upon collecting the Scutage for the King's redemption, it then running at twenty shillings per Scutum, in which year he was 
b Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Berk●.  also with him in his expedition into Normandy.  
But shortly after he died 
* 〈…〉.  in the Wars of Wales; leaving issue, by Lucia his Wife, Daughter 
c 〈…〉.  to Walter de Clifford beforementioned, one sole Daughter 
d 〈…〉.  and Heir, called ... married 
e 〈…〉.  to Hugh de Ferrer. Which Hugh in 1 joh. gave 
f 〈…〉.  fifteen pounds ten shillings, for Livery of the Lands of her inheritance; but died before the thirteenth year of that King's reign; leaving issue 
* 〈…〉.  Margery his sole Daughter and Heir, Wife 
g 〈…〉.  of Robert de Mortimer: and after that of 
h 〈…〉.  William de Stutevill. Which William de Stutevill in 13 Hen. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Kery, answered 
i 〈…〉.  for those twenty three Knights Fees, formerly the Fees of the before specified Hugh de Say.  
¶ Of this Family likewise was Helyas de Say, 
Helyas  who lived in 
k Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 144. b. n. 23.  King Stephen's time; being 
l Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 144. b. n. 23.  then Lord of Clun, in Shropshire (but by what title I know not.) Which Helyas had issue Isabella, his sole 
m Ibid. 144. b. n. 30  Daughter and Heir, who became the Wife 
n Ibid. 507. n. 10.  of William Boterell.  
Being likewise the Wife 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 1613. b n. 30, & 40.  of William Fitz-Alan, she Brought the Lordship of Clun (of her inheritance) to that Family: and in her pure Widowhood, gave 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 1613. b n. 30, & 40.  to the Monks of Wenlock, for the health 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 1613. b n. 30, & 40.  of the Soul of him the said William Fitz-Alan (whom she Survived) the Church of St. George at Clun, with all the Chapels thereto belonging; viz. the Chapel of St. Thomas in Clun; the Chapel of the blessed Virgin at Waterdene; the Chapel of St. Swythin, at Clumbirie; the Chapels of St. Mary at Clinttune, and Oppetune; and the Chapels of Eggedune, and Sibbedune.   

St. Walerie.  
AT the time of the General Survey, Ranulph de St. Walerie 
Ranulph.  possessed 
a 〈…〉.  the Lordships of Randebi, Sta●●tone, Refan, S●ratone, Burgrede, and Scotorne, in Com. Linc. What came of him, or his posterity, if he had any, I know not; for those in the succeeding ages, had not any Lands in that County: Reginald de St. Walerie, Son 
b 〈…〉.  of Guy, being the next of whom I find mention.  
This Reginald 
Reginald.  being owner of the Lordship of Haseldene (in Com. Glouc.) was disseised 
c Ibid 811. b. n. 30.  thereof by King Stephen in the times of War, being 
d Ibid. 811. b. n. 30.  then his adversary. Which King gave 
e Ibid. 811. b. n. 30.  it to john de St. john, from whom the Monks of Kingswood obtained 
f Ibid. 811. b. n. 30.  it: but afterwards, when Peace was settled, he enjoyed 
g Ibid. 811. b. n. 30.  it again, It is said 
h Geru. 〈◊〉 1394 n. 10.  that in 10 Hen. 2. upon intelligence given to the King, that Thomas Becket, than Archbishop of Canterbury, was privily fled into France; this Reginald was one of those, then sent by King Henry the second with Letters to the King of that Realm, to desire that he might not have any reception there.  
I come now to his works of Piety. To the Monks of St. Fridiswides, in Oxford, he gave 
i Mon. Angl. ut supra. 175. a.  the Lordship of Knieton, in Com. Berks. To 
k Ibid. 352. b. n. 60. & 527 n. 30. & 40.  the Nuns at Godstow, a Mill at Wolvercote; as also a Were called Kinleswere: likewise certain Meadows called Heringesham, Boteham, and Liche●eie, with an Island lying betwixt the two Bridges; and half the Meadow called Lambeie. To 
l Regist. de Egnesham, f. 25 b.  the Monks of Einsham, in Com. Oxon. for the health of the Souls of King Henry the second, and of Queen Alianore; as also for the good estate of himself, and of Bernard his Son, he gave the Churches of Tettebiri, and 
m Ibid. 45. b.  Legis. To 
n Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 575. b. n. 30.  the Monks of St. Ebrald, in Normandy, the Lordship of Eylmudestre, in Comitat. Glouc. To 
o Ibid. 529. ●. n. 40.  the Knight's Templars, certain Lands at Lugge: And to 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 37.  the Abbey of Kingswode, in Comitat. Glouc. his Park at Tetbury.  
To this Reginald succeeded Bernard 
Bernard  his Son 
p Regist. de Egnesham f. 2●. ●.  and Heir; to whom King Henry the second gave 
q Regist. de Egnesham f. 2●. ●.  the Lordship of Erdington, in Comit. Oxon. This Bernard, by consent 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 527. a. n. 60, & b.  of Annora his Wife, and his three Sons; viz. 
s Mon Ang. Vol. 1. 527. a. n. 60, & b.  Reginald, Bernard, and Thomas, granted 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 527. a. n. 60, & b.  to King Henry the second, the Site of the Abbey of Godstow, near Oxford, with all his title in the Advouson thereof; giving 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 527. a. n. 60, & b.  Livery and Seisin, by a cloth of Silk whereof a Vestment called a Chesible, was made. Moreover he founded 
* Ex. Coll. V. cl. Andr. d● Chesn●.  a certain Abbey, upon the River Bres●au, which divides Normandy, and Picardy, calling it also Godstow. And having been founder 
z Mon. Ang. ut supra. 812. a. n. 30 & 40 & ibid. b. n. 50.  of the Abbey of Tettibirie, in Com. Glouc. by reason that the Monks placed there, had 
a Mon. Ang. ut supra. 812. a. n. 30 & 40. & ibid. b. n. 50.  not sufficient conveniencies; he accepted 
b Mon. Ang. ut supra. 812. a. n. 30 & 40. & ibid. b. n. 50.  of forty Acres of Land at Mireford, near kingswood, from Roger Lord Berkley, the founder of Kingswode; and remove 
c Ibid.  those Monks from Tettebirie thither. To the Monks of Stodley, in Comit. Oxon. he gave 
d Ibid 486. b. n. 10.  half an Hide of Land in Norton, for the health of the Souls of Maud, and Annora his Wives: to the Canons of Osney, he gave 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 2 140. b. n. 40.  a Were, adjoining to the River of Thames, with the Stream running to their Mill. And departed 
f Jorevall. ●191. n. 30.  this life at the Siege of Acon, in the Holy-Land, in Anno 1190. (2 Ric. 1.)  
To whom succeeded Thomas then his Son and Heir. Which Thomas 
Thomas.  in 5 Ric. 1. paid 
g Rot. Pip. 5 R. 1. Oxon.  an hundred and seventy Marks for his Relief: and in 6 Ric. 1 upon 
h Rot. Pip. 6 Ric. 1. Southamp.  Collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, answered 
i Rot. Pip. 6 Ric. 1. Southamp.  twenty shillings in Hantshire, his Capital Barony being not in that County.  
What Offence he did give to King Richard I find not; but certain it is, that his Lands were seized by that King; the Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, accounting 
k Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Buck.  for those within his liberty. But in 11 joh. giving 
l Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Oxon.  to the King a thousand marks to make his peace. he had livery 
m Ibid.  of them again. Moreover, in 15 joh. he had livery 
n 〈…〉.  of the Manors of Sucton, Norton, in Com. Suthamp. which did belong to Henry 
Henry.  his Brother, who took part with the rebellious Barons of that time, as it seems: and in 1 Hen. 3. had livery 
o 〈…〉.  of all the rest, which had been seized into the King's Hands in the time of that War. But shortly after; this Henry having Letters 
p 〈…〉.  of safe Conduct from the King, to treat for restitution of them, he made 
q 〈…〉.  his peace; and having so done, was 
r 〈…〉.  with the King at that great Rendezvouz of his Army at Newarke, in 2 Hen. 3. in Order to the total defeat of all their rebellious Forces to Lincoln, which soon ensued. But I return to Thomas. This Thomas dying soon after; in 3 Hen. 3. Robert de Dreux (by some called Earl of Dreux) having married 
s 〈…〉.  Annora his sole Daughter and Heir, had livery 
t 〈…〉.  of all the Lands in England of her inheritance; which by his forfeiture 
u 〈…〉.  were afterwards given 
x 〈…〉.  to Richard Earl of Cornwall▪ Brother to King Henry. Which Annora, afterwards married 
y 〈…〉.  to Henry Lord of Suiliy: but was buried 
z 〈…〉.  with her first Husband, in the Abbey of Brenne.   

Buisli.  
ROger de Busli, 
Roger.  being possessed 
a 〈…〉.  of divers Lordships in the Conqueror's time; viz. one in devonshire, eight in Derbyshire, five in Leicestershire, forty nine in Yorkshire, and fourscore and six in Notinghamshire, had his principal residence at Tikhill Castle in Yorkshire: And at Blythe (near Tikhill) on the confines of Notinghamshire, where he also had 
b 〈…〉.  another Castle, in 2 Will. Rufi, founded 
c 〈…〉.  a Priory for Benedictine Monks, which he annexed 
d 〈…〉.  as a Cell to the Abbey of St. Catherines on the Mount near Rouen, in Normandy.  
This Roger gave 
e 〈…〉.  also to the Monks of St. Peter's at Gloucester, his Lordship of Clifford: and surviving King Henry the first, stood firm 
f 〈…〉.  to his Daughter Maud the Empress: for which respect King Stephen seized 
g 〈…〉.  upon his Castle of Tickhill, and the whole Honour of Blithe; and gave 
h 〈…〉.  them to Ranulph then Earl of Chester.  
To Roger succeeded 
i 〈…〉.  Richard de Builli 
Richard.  (Son to Roger I presume) who in Anno 1147. (12 Steph.) founded Roche Abbey, in Yorkshire; and with the consent 
l 〈…〉.  of Emme his Wife, gave 
m 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Kirkestede, in Lincolnshire, a certain place lying within the territory of Kymberworth, for the making of two Furnaces, to melt Iron: and two Forges for making it into Bars; as also all his dead Wood in the Woods of Rymberworth, to make Charcoal for those Furnasses and Forges: And left issue 
n 〈…〉.  three Sons, William, Richard, and john.  
Which Richard, in 11 Hen. 2. answered 
o 〈…〉.  for six Knights Fees upon payment of his relief for Tickhill; and left issue john his Son, who took to Wife 
* 〈…〉.  ... one of the two Daughters and Heirs to Roesia, Daughter of Ralph Fitz-Gilbert, Widow of William de Bussei: and confirmed 
p 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Roche-Abby, whatsoever his Father had formerly given them: but dying without issue male, left Idonea his Daughter 
q Rot. Pip. 20 Hen. 3. Ebor. , Heir to his whole estate; which Idonea became the Wife 
r Rot. Pip. 20 Hen. 3. Ebor.  of Robert de Vipount (a great Baron in the North) who had levery 
s Claus. 1●. Joh. m. 5.  of her Lands in 15 joh.   

Stutevill.  
IN Anno 1800 (13 Will. Conq.) Robert 
Robert.  de Stotevill, called Grundeboef (or rather, Fronteboef) by some 
a R. Hoved.  of our Historians; was witness 
b Ord. Vit. 575. C.  to a certain Grant, made to the Abbey of St. Ebrulfs in Normandy. But of him I have seen no more, till 7 Hen. 1. that, fight stoutly on the behalf of Robert Curthose, in the Battle of Tenerchbray, against King Henry; he was there taken 
c R. Hoved. 270. a. n. 10.  and sent 
d Ord. Vit. 822. A.  into England to perpetual Imprisonment; Whereupon all his Lands were given 
e Ex Registro de Furneise in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  to Nigell de Albini, Progenitor to the noble Family of Mowbray.  
To this Robert 
Robert.  succeeded Robert his Son and Heir; one of those valiant Northern Barons, who fought 
f Ric. Hagushald. 320. n. 10.  so courageously, in that Battle against the Scots near North-Alverton, in 3 Steph. called Bellum de Standardo (whereof I have spoke at large, in my discourse of William Earl of Albemar●e) And in 12 Hen. 2 upon 
g Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Ebor.  that assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
h Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Ebor.  the Knights-Fees he then had to be in number seven, and three parts, de Veteri Feoffamento; and an eighth part de Novo.  
This Robert, being constituted 
i Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Ebor.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, in 16 Hen. 2. held 
k Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Ebor.  that Office for the one half of the same year; and so till 
l Rot Pip. de iisd. an. Ebor.  the end of the 21 year inclusive. And in 20 Hen. 2. upon another invasion of the Scots, joining 
m Joreval. 1091 n. 40.  with Ranulph de Glanvill, and Bernard Baillol, gave 
n Joreval. 1091. n. 40.  them Battle near Alnwick, and routing their whole Army, took the King himself Prisoner 
o Joreval. 1091. n. 40. . Moreover, in 23 Hen. 2. he was one of the Witnesses 
p R. Hoved. 323. n. 20.  to that Arbitrement, then made by King Henry, betwixt the Kings of Castle and Navar.  
About this time, it was, that he laid claim 
q Ib 456 b. n. 30. & 40.  to the Barony of Roger de Mowbray; which Barony King Henry the first had given 
r Ib 456 b. n. 30. & 40.  〈◊〉 Nigel de Albini, Father of the said Roger, as forfeited 
s Ib 456 b. n. 30. & 40.  to the Crown, for the rebellion of Robert Grandeboef, before-specified: whereupon they grew to this accord 
t Ib 456 b. n. 30. & 40.  viz. that Roger de Mowbray should give the Lordship of Kirkeby-Moresheved, with its appurtenances, to this Robert de Stotevile, to hold by the service of nine Knights Fees.  
It is said by some 
u Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 1031 a. n. 40.  that in this Claim he challenged all those Lands in Cukewald, where the Monks of Biland did then inhabit (which Abbey was founded by the said Roger de Mowbray) and that his suit held a long time: as also, that the Country, in general, much favoured Stotevill's Title.  
This Robert de Stotevile founded two Monasteries, in Comit. Ebor. for Nuns; the one at 
x 〈…〉.  Rossedale, and the other at 
y 〈…〉.  Keldholme: and gave 
z 〈…〉.  to the Monks of St. Mary's Abbey in York, one Carucate of Land, lying in Edelyngthorpe, and twelve carucates in Horton, as also the Tithes of his Lordships of Cukewald, Hovyngham, Kirkby, Botercram, Scrayngham, and Langtune; with one Oxgang of Land in each of those Towns; and in Cukewald two Ox-gangs.  
To this last mentioned Robert, succeeded another Robert, his Son 
c Regist de Rievaul p. 85.  and Heir. Who for 
d Regist de Rievaul p. 85.  the health of the Soul of Robert his Grandfather; and for the Souls of Robert his Father, and Erneburga his Mother; as also for the Souls of Helewyse his Wife, and William his Son, gave 
e Regist de Rievaul p. 85.  to the Monks of Rievaulx, all his Lands betwixt Redfram and Kirkeby. And left issue, by her the said Helewyse, William 
f 〈…〉.  his Son and Heir, and 
g 〈…〉.  two Daughters.  
And, having married 
h 〈…〉.  to his second Wife, Si●ill the Sister of Philip de Valoines; with whom he had 
i 〈…〉.  the Manor of Torpenhow, in Com. Cumbr. in Frankmarriage; had issue by her a Son 
k 〈…〉.  called Eustace.  
He had also a younger Brother, named Osmund; who had issue 
l 〈…〉.  William. Which William took to Wife Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Huge de Say of Richards-Castle, in Comitat. Heref. as also Roger, a younger Son; whose descendants the Pedigree here inserted doth show.  
But I return to William, Son of Robert, by his first Wife.  
This William, 
William.  in 20 Hen. 2. upon 
c Jorevall. 1093. n. 40.  those great disturbances here in England, occasionen 
d Jorevall. 1093. n. 40.  through the Rebellion of young Henry, the King's Son; was made Governor of the Castle of Topclive in Yorkshire; which the King, by reason thereof had newly built. And in 23 Hen. 2. was constituted 
f R Hoved. ●23. b. n. 20.  Governor of the Castle of Roxborough, in Scotland.  
In 2 Ric. 1. he was Sheriff 
g Rot. Pip. 2 Ric. 1. Northumb.  of Northumberland, for half that year; and the same year gave 
h Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. 〈◊〉  two thousand pounds for livery of the Lordship of Cnaresburg.  
About this time William de Longcamp Bishop of Ely, and Chancellor of England, being left Governor 
i 〈…〉.  of the whole Realm, during King Richard's absence (who was then 
k 〈…〉.  gone to the Holy-Land) finding great opposition, 
l 〈…〉.  by john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) and divers of the Nobility; outed 
m 〈…〉.  Girard de Camvill from the custody of Lincoln-Castle, and Shiri●●alty of that County: and placed this William in his room; and having caused many of his opposers to be Excommunicated 
n 〈…〉.  by the Pope; did, amongst them, except 
o 〈…〉.  Hugh Bardulph, in case he would, upon notice, resign the Custody of the Castle of Scardeburgh, and all other Castles in Yorkshice, and Westmoreland, unto this William de Stutevill.  
In 4 Ric. 1. this William de Stutevill gave 
p 〈…〉.  an hundred marks, for the Wardship of the Heir of Robert de Gant. And in 5 Ric. 1. adhering 
q 〈…〉.  to john Earl of Moreton (King Richard being then Prisoner in Almain) when divers places were besieged 
r 〈…〉.  by those who stood for the King's authority, under whom the Bishop of Ely governed; the Archbishop of York, also marching 
s 〈…〉.  to besiege ●ickhill Castle; being 
t 〈…〉.  then with him in his Army; he refused 
u 〈…〉.  to join with him therein, in regard it did belong 
x 〈…〉.  to john Earl of Moreton, whom he highly favoured. But, upon the return of King Richard (viz. in the sixth of his reign) he attended 
y 〈…〉.  him in that Expedition, which he then made into Normandy: and the same year was constituted one of the Commissioners, with Earl Roger Bigot, and William de Warrenne, for hearing and determining that controversy, which then was betwixt the Archbishop of York, and the Canons of that Church.  
In 9 Ric. 1. he gave 
a 〈…〉.  a thousand marks for the Wardship and Marriage of Gilbert de Gant, and William Fitz-Ranulph; and to respite the payment of five hundred marks Fine, for Robert de Gant, until his Heir should be of age. And when King john (upon the death of King Richard the first) obtained the Crown, stood 
b 〈…〉.  in such high esteem with him (having been of his party, in the time of those contests, which were betwixt him, and Bishop Longcamp) that he had 
c 〈…〉.  the whole Rule of the Counties of Northumberland and Cumberland (which he afterwards held 
d 〈…〉.  for divers years) as also 
e 〈…〉.  that of Westmoreland, together with all the Castles therein, committed to his trust.  
Moreover, in the same year (viz. 1 joh.) he obtained his Charter 
f 〈…〉. , for a weekly market at his Manor of Buttercramb; and likewise a Fair once every year; as also another at Cotingham, in Com. Ebor. with Licence 
g 〈…〉.  to build Castles in each of those Lordships, being then Sheriff of that County; as also a grant 
h 〈…〉.  of the Lordships of Cnareshurgh, and Burgh (id est Borow-Brigg), with their appurtenances, to be held by the service of three Knights Fees.  
It is said 
i 〈…〉.  by our Historians, that in this year, likewise, he gave three thousand marks to the King, for to have judgement concerning the claim he then laid to the Barony of William de Mowbray (which Barony had been given to Nigel de Albini, by King Henry the first, upon the forfeiture of Robert de Stutevile, called Grundebeof, Great-Grandfather to this William, as is already observed.) But the Record 
k 〈…〉.  expresseth it otherwise; viz. that it was for confirmation of his Charters, and to be quit of all Amerciaments, and Scutages, which had been required of him, until the Thursday after Midlent when King john first came to York, after his Coronation (viz. in 1 joh.) as also to have the Manor of Walter Meisnill, with its appurtenances, if it were in the King's hands; and moreover to have a trial for all those lands, whereunto he laid claim against the before-specified William de Molbra●; viz. Cukewald, and ●ukewaldshire, with its appurtenances; and Malesard, with its appurtenances; as also the Isle of A●cholme, Hovingham, Ti●esk, Meau●on (id est, Meston, in Com. Leic.) Wellcbron, Burton in Lonesdale, Bondeby, Saxeby, and Lindhergh; one Carucate of Land in Scalinghere, Landeford, Hampton in Arden, Kirkeby-Monacorum (in Com. War.) and Crei● (in Com. Northampt.) Which said Sum of three thousand Marks was thus to be paid; viz. a thousand marks within fifteen days after Easter than next ensuing his Coronation; five hundred marks at Michaelmas following; and so half yearly five hundred marks, until all the whole sum should be discharged.  
True it is, that Robert de Stutevill (Father of this William) made the like claim 
l R. Hoved. ut supra.  to those Lands in King Henry the seconds time; and thereupon Mowbray came to an agreement 
m R. Hoved. ut supra.  with him, and gave him the Lordship of Kirkeby-Moreshe●ed, to quit his title thereto (as hath been before observed.) but that agreement being 
n Ibid.  not confirmed in the King's Court; this William, standing so highly in favour 
o Ibid.  with King john, revived 
p Ibid.  his claim anew: whereupon, after great dispute, it was thus determined 
q Ibid. ; viz. that he should thenceforth totally renounce all his interest and title thereto; and, in consideration thereof, that Mowbray should in augmentation of the former agreement, give him nine Knights Fees over and above 
r Pasch. ● Joh. Rot. 8.  the nine formerly reserved; as also a Rent of twelve pounds per annum, whereupon they were both made friends 
s R. Hoved. ut supra.  at Lue (id est, Louthe) in Comit. Linc., (then an House 
t R. Hoved. ut supra.  of the Bishop of Lincoln's) in the presence of King john, in the second year of his reign. For which twelve pounds per annum the Lordship of Brinklow, in Com. Warw. was assigned 
u Pasch. 2 Joh. Rot. 8 & Rot. 15. in dorso.  to this William de Stutevile; excepting 
x Pasch. 2 Joh. Rot. 8 & Rot. 15. in dorso.  only the service of one Samson de Cornwall, for what he held there of William de Mowbray.  
This William de Stutevile was, the same year, one of the Barons present 
y R. Hoved▪ 461 b. n. 30.  at Lincoln, when William King of Scots did Homage to King john. And about this time gave 
z Oblat●, ●▪ Joh. m. 12.  fifteen hundred marks for the Sheriffalty of Yorkshire, and the profits thereof; so long as he should serve the King faithfully in that trust; the King choosing 
a Oblat●, ●▪ Joh. m. 12.  two persons to execute the office under him; reserving likewise the custody of the Castles and Forests to his own disposal. Moreover he obtained Licence 
b Cart. ● Joh. m. 9  to fortify his Houses, at Cotingham, and Butercram; as also to hold 
c Cart. ● Joh. m. 9  the whole Forest of Mileburne in Westmoreland, by the service of ... And about this time entertained 
d 〈…〉.  King john in his House at Cotingham.  
This William gave to the 
e 〈…〉.  Knight's Templars, a certain To●t in North-Cave: and having married 
f 〈…〉.  Berta Niece of Ranulph de Glanvill, with whom he had 
g 〈…〉.  the Lordships of Leyburne, and Braham, departed 
h 〈…〉.  this life in 5 joh. whereupon the King, for four hundred marks, granted 
i 〈…〉.  to Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury the Wardship of Robert his Son and Heir, with the benefit of his Marriage; as also the custody of all his Lands and Castles, both in England and Normandy; and sent his precept 
k Claus. 6 Joh. m. 11.  to the Sheriff of Yorkshire, to seize the Forest of Cnarreburgh into his hands, in the same state wherein it was, when King Hen. 2. granted it to the before-specified William; and then to deliver it to that Archbishop.  
But the next year following (viz. 7 joh.) this Robert died 
l Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 14. : whereupon Nicholas de Stutevile 
Nicholas.  his Brother 
m Rot. Fin. 7 joh. m. 14.  and Heir, agreed 
n Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 14.  with the King, for a Fine of ten thousand marks, to have Livery of his Lands, so descended to him; excepting 
o Rot. Fin. 7 joh. m. 14.  the Castles of Cnaresburgh, and Burgh (id est Borow-Brigg), which the King retained 
p Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 14.  till that sum should be totally paid.  
Which Nicholas married 
q Rot. Pip. a Joh. Lond. Midd.  Gunnora the Widow of Robert de Gant, Niece 
* Claus. 8 Joh. m. 4.  to Hugh de G●rnay, and had issue Nicholas 
Ni●●olas  his Son and Heir; unto whom King john granted 
r Claus. ● Hen. 3. m. 3.  a Market every week upon the Monday, at his Manor of Brinklow before-specified; and a Fair yearly upon the Feast day of St. Margaret. Which Market and Fair were afterwards confirmed 
s Claus. ● Hen. 3. m. 3.  to him by King Henry the third.  
This Nicholas, in 13 joh. gave 
t Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Ebor.  three hundred Marks, and five Palfreys, to have judgement for the moiety of the Lordships of Cotingham, Langeton, Screningham, and Butrecram; with the moiety of the Knight's Fees belonging thereto; But in 17 joh. taking 
u M. Paris, in ann. 1215. p. 254. l. 3.  part with those rebellious Barons, who were at that time in Arms, under divers specious pretences, did, with the chief of them, undergo the Pope's Excommunication 
x Ibid. p. 277. l. 30 & 56.  for so doing. Moreover, in 3 Hen. 3. he assigned 
y Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 7.  the Lordship of Lidel (in Com. Cumberl.) to Robert de Stutevill his Brother, then under age, and in the tuition 
z Claus. 3. H. 3. m. 7.  of William de Valoines. And, having been 
a Claus. 8 Hen. 3. m. 15.  in Arms against the King, in the Battle of Lincoln (1 Hen. 3.) where he was taken 
b Claus. 8 Hen. 3. m. 15.  prisoner, by the famous William Martial Earl of Pembroke, with whom he agreed 
c Claus. 8 Hen. 3. m. 15.  to pay a thousand Marks, for his redemption, to the King's use; in 8 Hen. 3. totally discharged 
d Ibid.  that debt, having then livery 
e Ibid.  of his Lands, which had been seized 
f Ibid.  for that transgression; excepting 
g Rot. Vas●. 14 Hen. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  only the Honour of Knaresburgh, and Burgh, which were given 
h Rot. Vas●. 14 Hen. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  by the King to Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent, and then Justice of England.  
This is all that I have seen of this Nicholas, other then that he died 
i Rot. Fin 17 Hen. 3. m. 2.  in 17 Hen. 3. leaving issue 
k Rot. Fin 17 Hen. 3. m. 2.  two Daughters his Heirs; viz. joan married 
l Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 24.  to Hugh de Wake, and Margaret to 
m Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 24.  William Mastoc. But this Margaret died 
n Claus. 20 Hen. 3. ut supra.  soon after; viz. in 20 Hen. 3. whereupon joan her other Sister (than Wife to Hugh de Wake) had livery 
o Claus. 20 Hen. 3. ut supra.  of the whole Inheritance.  
Of this joan I find, that in her Widowhood, she called 
p Ex ipso Autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  herself johanna de Stutevile, and not by the name of her Husband, as is usual (in regard she was so great an Inheritrix) and, that, granting 
q Ibid.  to the Canons of Watton, in Com. Ebor. all her Lands in Hessell; the impression 
r Ibid.  which she made with her Seal on a large piece of Wax, is of a Woman riding sideway (as now is usual) holding the Bridle in her right Hand, and an Escoucheon with the Arms of Stutevile thereon, in her left Hand. Which demonstration clearly confuteth that which is said by some 
s Ibid.  of our Historians; viz. that Anne the Wife of King Richard the second (Daughter to Winceslaus the Emperor) was the first who introduced the fashion for Women to ride side-ways on their Horses.  
This joan died 
t Esc. 4 ●. 1. n. 49.  in 4 Edw. 1. being then seized 
u Esc. 4 ●. 1. n. 49.  of the Barony of Lidel, with the Forest of Lidel, in Com. Cumberl. and six Burgages in the City of Carlisle. Likewise 
x Esc. 4 ●. 1. n. 49.  of the Manor of Kirkeby-Moreshed, in Comit. Ebor. with a Garden and herbage of the Park, etc. as also 
* Ibid.  of the Manors of Cotingham, Butercramb, Skreyngham, and Langton, in Com. Ebor. Baldwin Wake her Son and Heir, being 
y Ibid.  then thirty eight years of age.  
I come now to Eustace de Stutevill 
Eustace.  Son 
z Rot. Fin. 7 Hen. 3. m. 8.  and Heir to Sibyl de Valoines, within 
a Rot. Fin. 7 Hen. 3. m. 8.  age in 7 H. 3. and in the tuition 
b Rot. Fin. 7 Hen. 3. m. 8.  of Roger de Quincy. This Eustace in 18 Hen. 3. gave 
c Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Ebor.  the King a thousand pounds to have the like seizin of the Manor of Cotingham, with its appurtenances, as Nicholas de Stutevile had in his life-time, as his right by Inheritance; and thereupon obtained possession 
d Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Ebor.  of it, for fourteen weeks: but at length the King disseized 
e Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Ebor.  him thereof. After which, viz. in Anno 1242. (25 Hen. 3.) he died 
f M. Paris, p. 578, l. 6. . Whereupon his inheritance descended 
g M. Paris, p. 578, l. 6.  to the before-specified joan, the Wife of Hugh Wake. Howbeit, Nicholas de Stutevile 
Nicholas.  his Nephew (viz. his Brother's Son) possessed 
h Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  himself thereof. Whereupon the King signified 
i Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  his pleasure; that notwithstanding Robert, Son and Heir of the said Eustace, was born and brought up beyond Sea; yet he should enjoy the same. Whereupon the said Robert, in 18 Hen. 3. had livery 
k Claus. 1● H 3. m. 34.  thereof.  
This Robert 
Robert.  being thus possessed, granted 
l Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  his Manor of Brinklow, in Com. Warw. to Stephen de Segrave and his Heirs. Howbeit, after this; viz. in 26 Hen. 3. joan the Widow of Hugh de Wake, gave 
m Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 3. Ebor.  to the King a Fine of an hundred pounds, for livery of the Lands of the said Eustace de Stutevill her Kinsman, which by right of Inheritance, as it is said 
n Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 3. Ebor. , descended to her; viz. 
o Rot. Pip. 26 Hen. 3. Ebor.  fifty pounds for her Relief, if there were no more due; and fifty pounds as a gratuity.  
¶ Of this Family was also Henry de Stutevill, 
Henry.  whose Lands the Sheriff of Notinghamshire had command 
p Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 5.  to seize in 9 Hen. 3. This Henry confirmed 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 2 60●. b. n. 20.  to the Canons of Welbeck (in Com. Nott.) the Lordship of Dukmanton, which Richard Basset held of his Barony; and which was formerly given 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 2 60●. b. n. 20.  to them by Leonia de Reynes, Mother of him the said Henry; as also by 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2 60●. b. n. 20.  Richard Basset, and Richard de Wyverton.  
¶ A Branch thereof was likewise William de Stutevill 
William.  (viz. Son of Osmund) who in 13 H. 3. paid 
t Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Heref.  forty six marks for twenty three Knights Fees, upon levying the Scutage of Kery. In 15 Hen. 3. this William, having married 
u Claus. 15 H. 3 m. 3.  Margaret the Widow of Robert Mortimer of Ricards-Castle, in Com. Heref. without 
x Claus. 15 H. 3 m. 3.  Licence; in consideration of 
y Claus. 15 H. 3 m. 3.  the two Palfreys and twenty shillings in Silver, obtained pardon 
z Claus. 15 H. 3 m. 3.  for that transgression. And in 17 H. 3. being then 
a Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  one of the Barons-Marchers (other of them then doing 
b Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  the like) delivered up Osmund his Son, as an Hostage 
c Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  for his fidelity, until the Realm should be settled in quiet. Moreover, in 22 Hen. 3. the time of Truce, betwixt King Henry and Lewelyn Prince of Aberfraw, being near an 
d Claus. 2● H. 3. in dorso, m. 16.  end; and David the Son of Lewelyn, taking the Homage 
e Claus. 2● H. 3. in dorso, m. 16.  of the great men in those parts; this William was summoned 
f Ibid.  to attend the King at Oxford, on Tuesday next after the xv ●● of Easter, to advise thereon. And in 26 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
g Rot. Fin. 26 Hen. 3. Norf. & Suffolk.  of fifteen marks to be exempted 
h Rot. Fin. 26 Hen. 3. Norf. & Suffolk.  from going into Gascoigne.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he accounted 
i Rot Pip. 29 H. 3.  twenty three pounds for twenty three Knights Fees, which were 
k Rot Pip. 29 H. 3.  the Fees of Hugh de Say (late Lord of Ricards Castle.) And in 41 Hen. 3. (the Welsh being 
l Claus.  again in Arms, and making 
m Claus.  divers bold Incursions upon the Marches) received command 
n Claus.  to repair forthwith to Hereford, and there to give his best assistance unto Roger Mortimer, for the defence of those parts.  
Furthermore, in 42 Hen. 3. he received another Summons 
o 〈…〉.  (amongst the rest of the Nobility of that time) to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the insolences of the Welsh: And departed 
p 〈…〉.  this life in 43 Hen. 3. being then seized 
q 〈…〉. , in right of Margery (de Say) his Wife, as Tenant by the courtesy of England, of the Manors of Wichnaud, Coderugge, and the Hamlet of Huweleston, in Com. Wigorn. As also of the Manors of St●pitton and Witilege, in the Marches of Wales.  
To whom succeeded Robert de Stutevill, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir. Which Robert standing firm 
r 〈…〉.  to King Henry the Third, in the time of his War with the Barons, was taken 
s 〈…〉.  by Henry de Montfort, (one of the Rebels) and being kept 
t 〈…〉.  in durance by them, constrained to fell 
u 〈…〉.  his Manor of Witheresfield, to Giles Argentine (one of that party) for the redeeming himself: The King therefore in 50 Hen. 3. (having vanquished those his Adversaries in the Battle of Evesham) restored 
x 〈…〉.  that Manor to him again.  
¶ About these times I find also mention of john de Stutevill, who possessed 
y 〈…〉.  the moiety of the Barony of Hubert Fitz-Ralph, containing 
z 〈…〉.  these Lordships, viz. Kirkby, Hekinto●, Bardon, and Bradney (in Com. Derb.) as also 
a 〈…〉.  nine Knights Fees, and a fourth part, which were held of him by several persons. This john in 30 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Gannock, answered 
b 〈…〉.  for fifteen Knights Fees; so likewise in 38 H. 3. upon 
c 〈…〉.  the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight. And in 49 Hen. 3. was 
d 〈…〉.  in Arms against the King at the Battle of Evesham; whereupon his Lands were seized.  
To this john succeeded Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, who in 42 Hen. 3. doing his homage, had Livery 
e 〈…〉.  of his Lands lying in the Counties of Essex, Nottingham, and Derby, and in the same year when the Scots held 
f 〈…〉.  their King in restraint (who had married 
g 〈…〉.  the Daughter of King Henry the Third, and was then in minority) amongst other of the Northern Barons, had command 
h 〈…〉.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the power he could raise to march into Scotland▪ for his rescue. And in 22 Edw. 1. had the like Summons 
i 〈…〉.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms; and to attend the King at Por●smouth, thence to sail with him into Gascoigne.  
This Robert married 
k 〈…〉.  Eleanor Genoure, Widow 
l 〈…〉.  (as it seems) of Alexander Baillol, in whose right he held the third part of the Manor of Bywell in Com. Northumbr. but, forfeited it. He likewise held 
m 〈…〉.  the Castle of Mitford in Com. Northumbr. But being an Alien 
n 〈…〉.  and Subject to the King of France, it was seized 
o Ibid.  into the King's hands, and died 
p Plac. Par●. p. 337.  in 34 Edw. 1. Whereupon the said Eleanor, surviving him, claimed 
q Plac. Par●. p. 337.  title in the Manors of Ekinton in Com. Derb. Kirkby in Com. Nottingh. and Diham in Com. Essex. which were seized 
r Plac. Par●. p. 337.  into the King's hands upon his death, having been jointly Enfeoffed 
s Plac. Par●. p. 337.  of them with him, and had Livery 
t Plac. Par●. p. 337.  of them accordingly; leaving issue john 
u Esc. 3 E. 2. n. y. , his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age 
x Esc. 3 E. 2. n. y. , in the third of Edward the Second.   

D'Oiley.  
RObert d'Oiley 
Robert.  coming 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. a. 136 a. n. 10 & 20.  into England, with William the Conqueror, and having, by his gift 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. a. 136 a. n. 10 & 20. , the Baronies of Oxford, and S. Waleries, built 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. a. 136 a. n. 10 & 20.  the Castle of Oxford, and the Collegiate Church of S. George, within the Walls thereof. He was also one of the Witnesses 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 371 a. n. 60.  to the Charter of Selbey Abbey in Com. Ebor. for its Foundation 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 371 a. n. 60.  by that King: And, at the time of the General Survey, possessed 
f Domesd. lib. in iisdem come.  four Lordships in B●rkshire, in Hertfordshire fourteen, in Buckinghamshire seven, in Glocestershire three, in Bedfordshire one, in Northamptonshire three, in Warwickshire one, and in Oxfordshire twenty eight: Having 
g Ibid. , at the same time, forty two habitable Houses in Oxford, and eight, which then lay waste; as also 
h Ibid.  thirty Acres of Meadow, adjoining to the Wall, and a Mill, valued at ten shillings per annum.  
Being likewise Constable 
i Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 106 b.  of Oxford, he had 
k Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 106 b.  the full sway of that whole County, and was so powerful a Man in his time, that 
l Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 106 b.  no one durst oppose him; in so much, as (with the King's consent 
m Ibid. ) he possessed 
n Ibid.  himself of a large Meadow, lying near to the Castle of Oxford, which belonged to the Monks of Abendon; whereby he so much irritated them, that they came 
o Ibid.  all before the Altar of our Lady (primarily dedicated 
p Ibid.  by S. Athelwold▪ and S. Dunstan) and there prostrating 
q Ibid.  themselves with tears, prayed 
r Ibid.  to God, that he would vindicate this injury. Whereupon it shortly after happened 
s Ibid. , that he fell into a grievous sickness, wherein he long continued impenitent, until by a Vision in the night, he had a perfect representation, That he was in a Royal Palace, where a great number of Nobles stood; and in the midst of them a beautiful Person, habited like a Woman, sitting on a glorious Throne, with two Monks of Abendon, before her, whom he knew. Furthermore 
t Ibid. , that when those Monks saw him enter the Palace, they bowed their knees to the Lady, and with deep sighs, said, Behold, this is he who usurpeth the Inheritance of thy Church, having taken away that Meadow from us, for which we make this complaint. Also 
u Ibid. , that the Lady being thereupon much moved, commanded, That he should be thrust out of doors, and brought to that Meadow, there to be tormented; and that immediately two young men, who stood by, led him thither, and caused him to sit down. Moreover, that, forthwith, divers ugly children, brought Hay on their shoulders; and, laughing, said to each other: Here is our dear Friend, let us play with him: And that then, laying down their Burdens, they pissed thereon; and putting fire underneath, smoked him. Some also made Ropes of the Hay, and threw them in his Face; others burned his Beard. And, that being in this anguish, he called out aloud, O Blessed Lady, have pity on me, for I am dying▪  
Whereat his Wife (who lay near him) being affrighted, said, Awake Sir, for you are much troubled in your sleep; and, that being thus roused up, he said, Yes truly, for I was amongst Devils. To whom she replied, The Lord preserve thee from all harm. Then, having told to her his dream, she said, God doth correct his Child, whom he loveth.  
And, it is reported, that shortly after, at her instance 
x Ibid.  he went to Abendon; and there, before the Altar, in the presence of Abbot Reginald, and his whole Covent, (divers of his Friends likewise standing by) he gave 
y Ibid.  them Tadmertune (a Lordship of ten pounds per annum value;) protesting, That he would never meddle more with any of their possessions: And, besides that, above one hundred pounds in Money, towards the new structure of their Monastery, in recompense of the wrong he had done them.  
Likewise 
z Ibid.  that he repaired divers ruinous Churches, both within and without the Walls of Oxford; also 
a Ibid.  that he became very charitable to poor people: And, amongst other good works, built 
b Ibid.  the great Bridge towards Oxford.  
It is also farther reported 
c Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 136. n. 20.  of this Robert, that he had a very familiar friend, called john de Ivery, who, having accompanied him in the Wars, as his sworn Brother, enjoyed, by his gift, certain large possessions; and (as some think) S. Waleries. And that the same Robert having married 
d Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  ... the Daughter of Wygod de Walingford (a person of great note in that age) begot 
e Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  on her one sole Daughter, his Heir, called Maud; first 
f Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  married to Miles Crispin (who had with her that whole Barony of Walingford,) and secondly, 
g Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Wallingford.  to Brien Fitz-Count: Which Brien and she, having no 
h Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  issue, betook 
i Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  themselves to Religious lives: Whereupon King Henry the First, seized 
k Testa de Nevil sub tit. Honour de Walingford.  upon that Barony of Walingford.  
This is all that I have seen of him, other then that, departing 
l 〈…〉.  this life, in the Month of September, he was buried 
m 〈…〉.  at Abendon, on the North side of the High Altar; his Wife having 
n 〈…〉.  Sepulture on his left hand: And that leaving no 
o 〈…〉.  Male-issue, Nigell his Brother succeeded 
p 〈…〉.  him.  
Of which Nigell, 
Nigell.  it appears, that he remitted 
q 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Egnesham (near Oxford,) one Hide of Land, which he held of that Abbey (with the consent 
r 〈…〉.  of Robert Bloet, than Bishop of Lincoln) giving 
s 〈…〉.  unto them three Hides and an half more, lying in Mi●decumbe, for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Wife and Children. And lastly, that he had issue 
t 〈…〉.  a Son, called Robert d'Oiley the second; of whom I find, that in 1 Steph. he was one of the Witnesses 
u 〈…〉.  to the Charter of that King's Laws. But in 6 Steph. when Maud the Empress came with much triumph from Winchester to Oxford, he delivered 
x 〈…〉.  up his Castle of Oxford to her: Likewise, that he gave 
y 〈…〉.  to the Monks of Gloucester, the Tithes of Chesterton; and to 
z 〈…〉.  the Nuns of Godstow, the moiety of a certain Meadow at Wolvercote, called Lambey; Likewise to 
a Mon A●gl. Vol. 2. 525 b. n. 20.  the Knight's Templars a parcel of Ground within the Walls of Oxford, and another without.  
Moreover, that he began 
b Ibid. 136. n. 30, 40. & 50.  the Foundation of the Abbey of Oseney (near Oxford) for Black Canons of the Order of S. Augustine upon 
c Ibid. 136. n. 30, 40 & 50.  this occasion.  
One Edith Forne, a beautiful Woman, who had been Concubine to King Henry the First, but then Wife to this Robert, using frequently to walk out of Oxford Castle, towards the Banks of Isis, and always observing, in certain Trees, divers Chatter-Pies, which commonly made a great noise at her; she sent for a Canon of S. Fridiswides, in Oxford, called Radolph (a person of a virtuous life, and her own Confessor) and acquainted him therewith: And, that he thereupon advising her to build some Church, or Monastery in that place; she entreated her Husband so to do: Who accordingly performing her desire, constituted Radolph the first Prior there. Which Abbey was so Founded 
d Ibid. 137 a. n. 40▪ etc. & 137 b. n. 30, etc.  with the consent 
e Ibid. 137 a. n. 40, etc. & 137 b. n. 30, etc.  of his two Sons, Henry and Gilbert, and richly endowed 
f Ibid. 137 a. n. 40, etc. & 137 b, n. 30, etc.  by him with Lands and Tithes.  
Of this Edith, I likewise find, That with the consent 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 3. 80●. n. 60. a, b.  of her said Husband, she gave 
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 3. 80●. n. 60. a, b.  to the Monks of Thame in Com. Buck. a part of her Dowry in Weston, lying near to a Wood of theirs.  
To this last mentioned Robert, succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his eldest Son; who was Constable 
* Regist. de Egnesham, f. 262.  to the King, and Sheriff 
i Rot Pip. de iisdem ann. Oxon.  of Oxfordshire, from the third to the sixth year of King Henry the Seconds Reign, inclusive.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid, for marrying of the King's Daughter; this Henry certified 
k Lib. Rub is Scacc sub tit, Oxon.  the Knight's Fees he then held, to be in number thirty two, and a third part, De Veteri Feoffamento; and one and an half, with a twentieth part De Novo. For which Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
l Rot. Pip. 14 H 2. Oxon.  twenty one pounds eleven shillings one penny; the rest, viz. seventy one shillings for those De Novo, being 
m Rot. Pip. 14 H 2. Oxon.  then in arrear.  
In 6 Rich. 1. he again 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Oxon.  executed the Sheriff's Office for Oxfordshire, for the one half of that year; and then paid 
o Ibid.  thirty two pounds six shillings eight pence for Scutage of his Knights Fees, upon the King's redemption. He likewise continued 
p Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Oxon.  Sheriff of that County, for the two next succeeding years: And in the 13 joh. answered 
q Rot. Pip. 23 joh. Oxon.  thirty two pounds and half a mark, for thirty two Fees, and a third part, upon collection of the Scutage of Scotland: But in 17 joh. was one of the Barons, who then contested 
r Mat. Paris, 262. n. 20.  with the King.  
This Henry, by the consent 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 139 b. n. 30 & 40.  of Robert (illegitimate Son to King Henry the Second, commonly called Robert Consul) whom he terms 
t Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 139 b. n. 30 & 40.  his Brother, gave 
u Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 139 b. n. 30 & 40.  to the Canons of Oseney, for the health of the Soul of King Henry the First, and for the Soul of Robert d'Oiley his Father, Gilbert his Brother, and all his Ancestors, certain Lands called Prestfield, situate in Hoke-Norton, (anciently belonging 
x Ibid. a. 5●.  to the Church there;) and confirmed 
y Ibid. a. 5●.  to them two Hides of Land more, lying within the same Lordship, formerly bestowed on them by Robert his Father. Moreover, he gave 
z Ex 〈◊〉 penès Dec & capit ●eel. Cath Christi Oxon.  unto them his Manor of Weston, with a Wood and Mill there; as also 
a Ex 〈◊〉 penès Dec & capit ●eel. Cath Christi Oxon.  a Meadow near the Mill, towards Kerlinthon, with three 
b Ibid.  Crofts, viz. Bencroft, Grascroft, and Hegcroft. And, having taken to Wife 
c Esc. 47 H. 3. n. 27.  Maud, the Daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, with whom was given 
d Esc. 47 H. 3. n. 27.  to him in Frankmarriage, the Manor of Bradenham in Com. Oxon. had issue 
e Esc. 47 H. 3. n. 27.  by her, Henry, his Son and Heir; and two Daughters. Moreover, having 
f Testa de Kevill Oxon.  his chief Seat at Hoke-Norton (the Head 
g Testa de ●evill Oxon.  of his Barony) was buried at Oseney, under a flat Marble, in the midst of the Presbytery.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  succeeding him, and styled 
h Ex Autog. penès praef. Dec. & Capit. Oxon.  in divers Charters Constabularius Regis, confirmed 
i Ex Autog. penès Praef. Dec. & Capit. Oxon.  to the Canons of Oseney, a certain parcel of his Manor of Shenston in Com. Staff. called Stanhall, which Hugh de Tiwe, who held it, and other Lands of him by Military service, had formerly given them.  
This last mentioned Henry dying 
k 〈…〉.  without issue, the Inheritance of his Lands, divolved 
l 〈…〉.  to his two Sisters; whereof Margery, the elder, became the Wife 
m 〈…〉.  of Henry, Earl of Warwick. Which Henry had issue by her, Thomas, Earl of Warwick; who, in 17 Hen. 3. upon 
n 〈…〉.  the death of the before-specified Henry d'Oiley, his Uncle, paid 
o 〈…〉.  an hundred pounds, and two Palfreys, as a relief of those Lands thereby descended to him.   

Baynard.  
AT the time of the General Survey, Ralph Baynard, 
Ralph.  possessed 
a 〈…〉.  divers fair Lordships in sundry Counties of England, viz. Ulting, Langfort, Nortune, Wudeham, Curlay, Donmau, Wimbeis, Borolditune, Metcinges, Magellan, Pentelaw, Burnham, Badwou, Haningfelt, Adein, Ramsey, Michelstou, Laleford, Willebrock, Wenden, Henham, Ascendun, Pachesham, Langheford, and Toleshunt, in Essex. Of Kidetune, Poslingeword, Weltestreou, Riendune, Brantune, Foxden, Wankford, Henham, Upbestune, Cratafield, Scadenafell, Stanfell, and Simplingham, in Suffolk. Of Kerdestune, Refham, Scedgetune, Crostwit, Bertune, Ristune, Hamchale, Boielund, Hatestune, Frietune, Herdvick, Ravenicham, Sudwude, Kirkeby, Nortune, Lerpstune, Hals, Hwatteaker, Hadescou, Thurvertune, Plincham, Bertune, Sculdeham, Carboystorp, Tottenhell, Wiggenham, Buchetune, Stoches, Phordham, Dereham, Hekelwell, Tilingtune, Lun, Stretune, Bradeham, Meretune, Grestune, Willeheth, Titeshele, Walnecham, Wielurde, Dikerhorp, Scotagrave, and Carlentou, in Norfolk; and of Alsieswich, Horemede, and Herdfordingbery, in Hertfordshire.  
After him juga 
b 〈…〉.  Baynard, (his Widow, I suppose) having procured 
c 〈…〉.  Mauricius, Bishop of London, to dedicate the Church of Dunmow in Essex unto the Blessed Virgin (which Church, I presume the built) gave 
d 〈…〉.  thereto half a Hide of Land.  
To this juga succeeded Geffrey Baynard, 
Geffrey.  her Son 
e 〈…〉.  and Heir; Which Geffrey by the consent 
f Ibid.  of A●selme, than Archbishop of Canterbury, placed 
g Ibid.  Canons in that Church of Dunmow; and gave 
h Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 388 b. l. 6.  to the Abbey of S. Mary's in York, the Church of Burton, with these other Churches and Lands belonging to Burton▪ viz. Arpham, Foxhole, and Butterwike, together with the Tithes of Burton.  
Unto him succeeded 
i Mat Paris, in A. 11●0. (10 H 1.) p. 64. 1. 49.  William Baynard, 
William.  who, taking 
k Mat Paris, in A. 11●0. (10 H 1.) p. 64. 1. 49.  part with Helias, Earl of maine, Philip de Braose, William Malet, and other Conspirators, against King Henry the First, lost 
l Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. ut supra. Jorvall. 1004. 6.  this his Barony; the Head 
m Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. ut supra. Jorvall. 1004. 6.  whereof was, from his name called Baynards-Castle, and situate below S. Paul's Cathedral, near the River of Thames, in the City of London: Which, upon this forfeiture, was given 
n Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. ut supra. Jorvall. 1004. 6.  by King Henry, to Robert, a younger Son of Richard Fitz-Gilbert, Progenitor to the ancient Earls of Clare; from which Robert, the Noble Family of the Fitz-Walter (of whom I shall speak in due place) did descend.   

Dovor.  
ABout the latter end of King William the Conqueror's Reign, Fulbert de Dovor 
Fulbert.  was Lord 
a Ex Cod. MS. in Scacc. Vocato le Quire de Dovor.  of Chilham in Kent; a place not a little famous, first, by reason 
b Preamb. of Kent by W. Lambard, p. 305 & 306.  that Cesar, upon his second attempt upon Britain, there encamped; and secondly, because the Lords thereof, were 
c Ibid. p. 304. & 305.  anciently to maintain fifteen able Soldiers for the Guard of Dovor Castle, whereof three to be upon duty every Month; and so to continue for twenty weeks in the year. This Fulbert died in the time of King Henry the First, or beginning of King Stephen's Reign: For it appears 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Cornub.  that in 5 Steph. William Fitz-Richard (a Cornishman) gave fifty two pounds eleven shillings eight pence for the Marriage and Dowry of his Widow, his Barony 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. sub tit Scutag. de Kent ad Redempt. domini Regis.  lying totally in Kent.  
To him succeeded Hugh, 
Hugh.  who executed the Office of Sheriff 
f Rot. Pip. 7 H. 2. Kanc.  in that County for three parts of 7 Hen. 2. continuing likewise therein, till 
g Rot. Pip. de iisdem an. Kanc.  the end of the thirteenth year of that King's Reign: And in 12 Hen. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
h Lib. Rub. Scacc. sub ● Kanc.  his Knight's Fees to be eleven, and an half De Veteri Feoffamento, besides what he then had in his own Demesn: For all which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. 〈◊〉  eleven pounds six shillings eight pence, and one mark for one Knights Fee De Novo Feoffamento (whereby it is manifest, that he had no less than fifteen Knights Fees in the whole;) and moreover five marks for 
k Ibid. sub 〈◊〉 Cantabr. & Huntingd.  those Knight's Fees that belonged to the Honour of Brunne, which, by reason 
l Mon. An● Vol. 2. p 30 a n. 30.  of his Marriage with Maud, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Pain Peverell of Brunne, in Cambridgeshire, he likewise then held. (Which Maud died 
m Mon. An● Vol. 2. p 30 a n. 30.  without issue.  
To this Hugh succeeded another Fulbert, 
Fulbert 2  who took 
n Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. 〈◊〉  to Wife Roese, the Daughter of Geffrey de Lucy, Son 
o Rot. Pip. ●. R. 1. 〈◊〉  of Richard de Lucy (Justice of England, in King Henry the Seconds days,) and in 6 Rich. 1. compounded 
p Rot. Pip. ●. R. 1. 〈◊〉  with the King for a Fine of seven hundred pounds, as well for Livery of the moiety of the Lands of Richa●d de Lucy, her Grandfather, in England and Normandy, whereof Richard, her Brother, had been possessed; as for liberty to marry whom she should please, being not the King's enemy.  
I next come to Robert 
Robert.  de Dovor, Son and Heir (as I guess) to the last mentioned Fulbert and Roese. Thi● Robert in 1 joh. gave 
q Obl. 1 Joh. m. 23.  a Fine of four hundred marks to the King, for Livery of the Castle and Town of Chilham: Which he had, with condition 
r Obl. 1 Joh. m. 23. , That if the Title thereto were questioned, he should stand to the Judgement of the King's Court; but died before the sixth year of King john, as it seems, for then William de Briwere gave 
s Obl. 6 Joh. m. 10.  eight hundred marks for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, together 
t Obl. 6 Joh. m. 10.  with the custody of the Dowry of Roese de Dovor (his Mother) still surviving, so long as the King should think fit. Which he enjoyed but a while; for before the end of that year, she, the said Roese, obtained 
u Rot. Fin. Joh. m. 2.  the Possession thereof to herself, in consideration of an hundred marks Fine by her given to the King. And in 9 joh. paying 
x Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Kanc. Pat. 9 Joh. m. 12.  all the remaining part of the seven hundred marks; for which she made composition with King Richard the First, in the sixth year of His Reign, for the moiety of the Lands of Richard de Lucy her Grandfather (as hath been observed) came likewise to a new Agreement 
y Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Kanc. Pat. 9 Joh. m. 12.  with King john, for Livery of the whole Barony, descended to her by the death of Richard de Lucy, and Herbert de Lucy, her Brothers, who died without issue.  
In 14 joh. she also obtained Livery 
z Cart. 14 Joh. n. 7. Claus 14 Joh. m 2.  of those Lands of Richard de Lucy, her Grandfather, lying in Cornwall, whereof her Brothers had been likewise possessed 
a Cart. 14 Joh. n. 7. Claus 14 Joh. m 2. ; which she then granted 
b Cart. 14 Joh. n. 7. Claus 14 Joh. m. 2.  to William de Briwere, and his Heirs, to be held of her and her Heirs▪ she being 
c Cart. 14 Joh. n. 15.  then the Wife of Nicholas Fitz-Alan.  
To the before mentioned Robert succeeded Roese, his Daughter and Heir, who was first married to Richard, a Son of King john's, (the same who was afterwards Earl of Cornwall, as I guess; for by the King's Precept 
d Claus 16 Joh. m. ● 3. , directed to Peter de ●upibus, Bishop of Winchester (than Justice of England) to make Livery unto him the said Richard, than her Husband, of all her Lands; she being at that time in Wardship to William de Briwere, he calls him Filius Noster. But this marriage was, I presume, before she came of age; so that afterwards dissenting, she took to Husband, Richard (Son to Roger) de Chilham. 
Richard de Chilham.   
Which Richard in 8 Hen. 3. upon levying the Scutage of Montgomery, paid 
e Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Kanc.  twenty eight marks for the fourteen Knights Fees, formerly belonging to Fulbert de Dovor. And in 12 Hen. 3. (this Roese being then the Wife 
f Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  of the same Richard de Chilham) had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Manor of Lesnes in Kent; which she and her said Husband had recovered 
h Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  upon a trial by Battle, against Robert Fitz-Walter. Whereupon she paid 
i Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  the King forty pounds which he had lent 
k Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  her Husband for the performance of that combat. Which Richard departing 
l 〈…〉.  this life before the sixteenth year of King Henry the Thirds Reign, she shortly after married 
m 〈…〉.  to Richard (a Natural) Son to King john, commonly called 
n 〈…〉.  Richard le Fitz-Roy: About which time also, the Justices of the jews were prohibited 
o 〈…〉.  to take Distress, either upon her Lordships of Wendoure and Chinge●ford in Essex, or Norwood and Lesnes in Kent, for any Money lent by the jews, to him the said Richard; because those Manors were, in the Kings, presence, assigned for her maintenance.  
After this, scil. in 35 Hen. 3. giving a Fine 
p Rot. Pip. 35 H. 3. Kanc.  of an hundred marks to the King, for Licence to marry whom she pleased, she lastly became the Wife 
q Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  of Richard de Wilto●; who, in 42 Hen. 3. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, was acquitted 
r Rot Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  for twenty four Knights Fees, which formerly belonged 
s Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  to Robert de Dovor.  
This Richard de Chilham before mentioned (called 
t Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  also Richard de Dovor) and Roese his Wife, were found 
u Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  to die seized of the Manors of Chilham, Northwood, Kingston, Rudelingweald, and Lesnes, all belonging to the Barony of Chilham, except 
x Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  Lesnes, which was held 
y Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  of the King by homage. Unto which Barony the Advowsons' of these five Churches, viz. Rudelingweald, Kingston, Northwood, Charleton, and Hothfield, (all in Kent) did likewise appertain 
z Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc. , leaving issue a Son called 
a Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  Richard de Dovor, their next Heir, who was 
b Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 237. Kanc.  twenty one years of age in 56 Hen. 3.  
Which Richard 
Richard.  dying 
c Esc. 33 E. 1. n. 183. Kanc Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 5.  without issue, john, Earl of Asceles in Scotland, Son of Isabella his Sister, was found 
d Esc. 33 E. 1. n. 183. Kanc Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 5.  his heir.   

Vrso de Abitot.  
IN some ancient Records, this Vrso is called 
a 〈…〉.  Vrso Vicecomes, in regard he was Hereditary Sheriff of Worcestershire; and in some 
c 〈…〉. , Vrso de Wirecestre: He had also the Constableship 
d 〈…〉.  of the Castle at Worcester.  
In An. 1074. (7 Will. Conq.) when 
e 〈…〉.  Roger, Earl of Hereford, and Ralph, Earl of Norfolk, conspired against King William, he joined 
f 〈…〉.  his strength with Wolstan, than Bishop of Worcester, Egelwyne, Abbot of Evesham, and others, for preventing the Earl of Hereford to pass the Severne, so that he could not unite his Forces with the Earl of Norfolk.  
And afterwards, scil. in An. 1082. (15 Will. Conq.) sat 
g Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 44 a. l. 15.  in that great Council, then held at London, by King William. So also 
h Chron. Dunelm. in Bibl. Podl. (H 76.) f. 262.  in that held at Westminster, in the eighteenth of the Conqueror's reign.  
This Vrso founded 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 876 b. l▪ 19  an hermitage at Little Malverne in Worcestershire; which afterwards, by one of the Abbots of Westminster, with his consent, was made a Priory of Monks, and a Cell to that great Abbey.  
The Lands whereof he was possessed at the time of the Conquerors Survey, were these, viz. 
k Domesd. Wirecestr.  Cocheby, Osmerly, Costone, Benesley, Udecote, Russocoe, Stanes, Lunuredele, Hatele, Hamtune, Hortune, Cochesie, Brotune, Uptune, Witune, in Wiche, and Hantune in Worcestershire, which extended 
l Ex Vet. Registr. Wigorn. penès Joh. Alderford de Salford in Com. Wart. An. 1584.  to forty Hides; besides the Lordships 
m Domesd. Warw.  of Hildeboard, and Benitone in Warwickshire; and Cheisnecote 
n Domesd. Gloc.  in Glocestershire.  
Leaving no Issue-male, Emeline 
o Registr. M. penès Dec. & Cap Wigorn. , his only Daughter, became Heir 
p Registr. M. penès Dec. & Cap. Wigorn.  to his Estate; who was married 
q Registr. M. penès Dec. & Cap. Wigorn.  to Walter de Beauchamp, a great Baron in his time, and had, inter alia, in Dowry 
r 〈…〉.  the Lordship of Actun, whereof he had by violence dispossessed 
s 〈…〉.  the Monks of Worcester.   

Essex.  
AT the time of the General Survey, Swene de Essex, 
Swene.  possessed 
a 〈…〉.  no less than fifty five Lordships in that County, or the greatest part of them, whereof ●aghley was one, where he had his chief Seat; in Suffolk nine, with forty one Burgages in Ipswich; and in Huntingdonshire, the Manor of Wedresley.  
To him succeeded Henry de Essex, 
Henry.  Sheriff 
b 〈…〉.  of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, in 2 & 3 Hen. 2. who gave 
c 〈…〉.  the Church of Walde to the Nuns of Clarkenwell, in the Suburbs of London; and his Lordship of Little Fraincham to 
d 〈…〉.  the Knight's Templars; and left issue 
e 〈…〉.  two Sons, Henry and Hugh.  
This Henry, the Father, was styled 
f 〈…〉.  Constabularius Regis in 3 Hen. 2. and enjoying the Office of Standard-Bearer 
g 〈…〉.  to that King, by inheritance, behaved himself so unworthily in that expedition, which the King himself, about that time, made into Wales; throwing 
h 〈…〉.  down that Ensign, and betaking himself to flight, as that the Welsh were thereby animated, and the English so discouraged, through a sudden apprehension of the Kings being slain; that the whole Army fell presently into confusion, and was 
i 〈…〉.  utterly routed. For which high misdemeanour, being charged 
k 〈…〉.  with Treason by Robert de Montford, (an eminent Nobleman) and in a solemn trial 
l 〈…〉. , by Battle, clearly vanquished, he ought to have suffered death by the Law, had not the King with his clemency interposed; who, sparing his life, caused him to be shorn 
m 〈…〉.  a Monk in the Abbey of Reading, and seized 
n 〈…〉.  on his whole Estate, confiscated by that forfeiture. Which had the reputation of an Honour (or Barony;) for by that name it is Recorded in the Sheriff's Accounts.  
This is all I can say of him other then that his two 
o 〈…〉.  Sons, were 
p 〈…〉.  Knights; and that Alice, his Wife survived 
q 〈…〉. , and (after his death) 
r 〈…〉.  was married to Roger Fitz-Richard, Lord of Warkworth, in Northumberland, and of Clabering in Essex, who first enfeoffed her in Cunton, and afterwards by her own, and Nephew's consent, viz. William Mandevile Earl of Essex (for she was his Mother Rohese's Sister, and both of them Sisters to Alberic de Vere, the first Earl of Oxford) released Cunton, for Ainho; Which the said William Earl of Essex (it being of his Fee) confirmed to her; she had issue 
s 〈…〉.  by Roger Fitz-Richard a Son called Robert Fitz-Roger, and a Daughter married to john the Constable of Chester, she lived to a great age, and when she was dead 
t 〈…〉.  was buried in the Monastery of Walden, of her Ancestors foundation.   

Port.  
AT the time of the General Survey, made by King William the Conqueror, Hugh de Port 
Hugh.  held 
a Domesd. lib in iisd▪ Com.  fifty five Lordships of the King in Hantshire, whereof Basin was one, which became the Head of his Barony; and likewise twelve more of the Bishop of Bayeux; being then also possessed 
b Domesd. lib in iisd. Com.  of the Manor of Contone in Dorsetshire, with Gisleham and Snelwell in Cambridgeshire. And in 9 Wil Rufi. gave 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 117 ●. n. 20.  to the Monks of Gloucester, his Lordship of Littletone in Com. Southamp. then taking the habit of a Monk at Winchester.  
To whom succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who gave 
d Ibid. 577 b. n. 50.  a great part of his Lordship of Shireburne (near Basin) to the Monks of S. Vigour, at Cerasie in Normandy; which soon after became a Cell to that Foreign Monastery; and bequeathed 
e Ibid. 578 a. n. 20.  his Body to be there buried (viz. at Cerasie) Hadewise his Wife, with William and john his Sons, assenting 
f Ibid. 578 a. n. 20.  thereto.  
About this time also, Adam de Port, (Brother, as I guess, to this Henry) gave 
g Ex A●tog. penès Praepos. & Scolares Coll. Reginalis Oxon.  to those Monks of S. Vigour, at Cerasie, the Chapel of Newham, with all the Tithes of that Lordship; as also the Tithes of Mapelth and well, with one Yard-land in Mapeth, and half a Yard-land in Newham, in the presence 
h Ex A●tog. penès Praepos. & Scolares Coll. Reginalis Oxon.  of William Giffard, than Bishop of Winchester, upon 
i Ex A●tog. penès Praepos. & Scolares Coll. Reginalis Oxon.  the day of the Dedication of that Chapel.  
Which Henry left issue 
k Mon. Ang. ut supra 578 b. n. 50.  john, 
john.  his Son and Heir; who confirming 
l Mon. Ang. ut supra 578 b. n. 50.  the Grant of his Father to those Monks, then settled at Shireburne; amongst other particulars, farther bestowed 
m Mon. Ang. ut supra 578 b. n. 50.  on them the Chapel of S. Michael, with the Land of the old Castle of Basin; Maud his Wife, with Adam and Hugh, his Sons, being witnesses 
n Mon. Ang. ut supra 578 b. n. 50.  thereto. And moreover gave 
o Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 529 b. n. 30.  to the Knight's Templars his Mill at Warnford.  
This john, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
p Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Southamp.  the Assessment of the Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
q Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Southamp.  the Knight's Fees he then held, to be in number fifty five De Veteri Feoffamento, and two De Novo; for all which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid fifty seven marks.  
To him succeeded Adam de Port, 
Adam.  his eldest 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 578 b. n. 20.  Son, who gave 
s Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 578 b. n. 20.  unto those Monks of Shireburne the whole Tithe of all his Mills there, in exchange for a Mill which they also had in Shireburne, where, at that time a Pool was; which Pool, Henry de Port, his Grandfather, bestowed 
t Ibid. n. 40.  on them at the first Foundation of that Monastery; the Countess Sibylla, his Wife, witnessing 
u Ibid. n. 40.  the Grant.  
This Adam was constituted 
x Pat 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 9  Governor of the Castle at Southampton in 15 joh. and in 18 joh. paid 
y Rot. Pip. 18 Joh. Southampt.  fifty five pounds, upon collecting the Scutage of Ireland, in regard he neither went in person, nor sent any Soldiers thither.  
Moreover, in 22 Hen. 2. he was amerced 
z Rot. Pip. 22 Joh. Southampt.  three hundred marks for trespassing in the King's Forests. And in 26 Hen. 2. gave 
a Rot. Pip. 26 H. 8. Southamp.  a thousand marks to the King, for Livery of his Wife's Inheritance in Normandy; as also 
b Rot Pip. 26 H. ●. Southamp.  that he might be restored to the King's favour, and do his homage. After which, viz. in 6 Rich. 1. he was 
c Rot. Pip. 6 R● 1. Southampt.  with that King in his Army in Normandy. But the next mention, I find of him, is, That being accused 
d I. ●x Aut●gr. in hibl. Cotton.  for the death of King Henry the Second, and thereupon adjudged 
e I. ●x Aut●gr. in hibl. Cotton.  to forfeit all his Lands. King john, in the eight of His Reig●, gave 
f I. Ex Aut●gr. in hibl. Cotton.  of those Lands so Escheated, the Manor of Berewick, to Alan Basset; to hold in Feeferme, for the Rent of fifteen pounds per annum, payable to the Exchequer, at Michaelmas and Easter by even por●ions.  
Howbeit, after this Adam, I do not discern that his posterity did any longer bear the surname of Port, but assumed that of S. john; the reason whereof, I suppose to have been, because Mabell his Wife, was Grandchild 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 1 594 a. n. 20.  and Heir to Roger de S. john, viz. 
Roger.  
h Mon. Ang. Vol. 1 594 ●. n. 20.  Daughter of Reginald de Aurevalle, by Murielle, Daughter of him the said Roger.  
Of which Roger de S. john, it appears 
i 〈◊〉. n. 10. , that he married Citely, the Daughter and Heir of Robert de Hay●, on whom King Henry the First, bestowed 
k 〈◊〉. n. 10.  the Honour of Naina● (since called ●ainaked) in Com. Suss. Founder 
l 〈◊〉. n. 10.  of the Priory of ●oxgrave, in that County, which was a Cell to Essay in Normandy. Likewise, that he had issue 
m 〈◊〉. n. 10.  two Sons, William 
William.  and Robert, who amplified 
n Ibid.  the number of the Monks at Boxgrave (so Founded by Robert de Haya) from three to fifteen; William adding ten, and Robert 
o Ibid.  two.  
I come now to William 
W●lliam.  the Son of Adam, 
p Ibid. 595 a. n 60. & 578 ●. 49. , by the before specified Mabel. This William assumed the surname of S. john, writing 
q Ibid. 595 a. n 60. & 578 ●. 49.  himself, Willielmus de Sancto johanne filius & haeres Adae de Port: And in 5 joh. gave 
r Rot. Fin. ●5. Joh. m. 9  five hundred marks to the King for Livery of all the Lands of Adam de Port his Father. Moreover he covenanted with 
s Rot. Fin. ●5 Joh. m. 9  him, that he would provide ten Soldiers, well fitted with Horse and Arms to serve him in Poicto●, for one whole year, at his own proper costs.  
In 16 & 17 joh. he executed 
t Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉 ann. Southamp●.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Southampton; and in the same seventeenth year, being 
u M●tth. Paris, 262. n. 20.  one of the Barons then in Arms, under colour of asserting the Laws, etc. did not return to his due obedience, upon the death of King john (which shortly after happened) as many other did: For, in 1 Hen. 3. it appears 
x Pa●. 1 H. 3. m. 11.  that john Mares●hall had then a Grant of all his Lands, to support him in the King's service: But afterwards, it seems, he became loyal, and regained the King's favour; for in 11 Hen. 3. he was trusted 
y Pat. 11 H. 3. m. 6.  with the Government of the Isles of Ger●sey and I●rsey.  
To this William de S. john (by Godchild, the Daughter 
z Mon● Ang. 〈◊〉 supra 594 a. n. 30.  of N. Paganell his Wife) succeeded 
a Mon Ang. 〈◊〉 supra 594 a. n. 30.  Robert de S. john, his Son and Heir. Which Robert, 
Robe●●.  in 38 Hen. 3. obtained a Charter 
b R●t Vasc●n. 38 H. 3. m. 18.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn L●nds at Warneford, and Chau●on in Com. Southampt. Hannac, Stret-hopton, West●et-Hampton, Godinewod, Walberton, and Bernham, in Com. Suss. As also at ●chisford in Com. Berks. And, in 42 Hen. 3. had Summons 
c Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 1●. , amongst divers other great Men, to be at Chester, upon Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the incursions of the Wel●h. Moreover, in 45 Hen. 3. he obtained Licence 
d 〈◊〉 45 H. s. m. 5.  to fix a Pale upon the Bank of his Moat at Basin; as also to continue it so fortified, during the King's pleasure. And in 50 Hen. 3. was constituted Governor 
e Pat. 50 H ● m. 20.  of the Castle at Porces●er, but died in 5● Hen. 3. or before; for than had john, 
john.  his Son and Heir (by Agnes; the Daughter 
f Mon. Ang●. ut supra.  of William de Cantilupe) Livery 
g Claus. 5● H. 3. m. 5.  of his Lands, doing his homage.  
Which john, in 51 Hen. 3. (upon his Father's death) was likewise made Governor 
b Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 17.  of the Castle at Porcester; and in 10 Edw. 1. being 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 Scu●ag. Wall 10 ●. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition their made into Wales, had 
k Rot. 〈◊〉 Scu●ag. Wall 10 ●. 1. m. 4.  Scutage of all his Tenants in the Counties of Hereford, Southampton, Kent, Sussex, Berks; and Warwick, who held of him by Military service.  
Furthermore, in 21 Edw. 1. having the reputation 
l Tho. Wa●●. in An. 129●. p. 24.  of an expert Soldier, was constituted 
m Rot. Va●●. 21 E. 1. m. 1.  the King's Lieutenant in the Duchy of Aquitane, and had an Assignation 
n Ibid.  of two thousand pound Tournois yearly, for his expenses in that service, to be paid by the Constable of Bourdeaux. Whereupon being sent 
o H. Knighton, 2497. l. 60.  into Gascoigne with 
p H. Knighton, 2497. l. 60.  five hundred Men at Arms, and twenty thousand Foot, he manned and fortified 
q Tho▪ Wal●. ut 〈◊〉 p. 24.  all the Cities and Castles in those parts. But, before the end of that year, upon 
r Ib●●. p. 25.  a Truce made with the French; he sold 
s Ib●●. p. 25.  the Provisions which were laid up in those Garrisons, and came 
t Ib●●. p. 25.  for England by the way of Paris. Shortly after which, he was sent over 
u Ibid. n. 30.  to john de Britannia, Earl of Richmond, the King's Nephew, and General of his Army in Gascoigne. And in An. 1296. (23 Edw. 1.) continuing 
x Ibid. p. 27.  in those Wars, assaulted 
y Ibid. p. 27.  the City of Bayon, by Sea, with such success, that it was soon rendered 
z Ibid. p. 27.  to him; whereupon he laid 
a Ibid.  siege to the Castle there, and took 
b Ibid.  it within eight days: Thence he advanced towards 
c Ibid. 35. n. 10. , Bellagard, at that time besieged by the Earl of Arras; but meeting with the Enemy, whose strength was too big for him, was taken prisoner 
d Ibid. 35. n. 10. , and sent to Paris.  
It is said 
e Ibid. ●. 30. , that being thus prisoner, Alfonsus' King of Leon, redeemed him; and, that being so enlarged, and trusted by Alfonsus, he delivered up his Country to the Enemy. Howbeit, after this, viz. in 25 Edw. 1. he was again 
f Rot. Vasco●. ●5 E. 1. m. 1●.  in the Wars of Gascoigne; and in An. 1299. (27 Edw. 1.) was sent 
g M. 〈◊〉 code▪ anno n. 20.  with great Forces into Scotland, where he continued 
h Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 14.  the next ensuing year. Shortly after which (viz. in 29 Edw. 1.) he was 
i Rot. Al●m. 29 E 1. m 7.  one of the Ambassadors sent with john, Earl Warren, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of France, for a Peace with the Scots; but departed 
k Esc. 30 E 1. n. ●6.  this life the next year following, leaving issue 
l Esc. 30 E▪ 1. n. ●6.  (by Alice his Wife, Daughter 
m Mon Anglic. Vol. 1. 594 ●. n. 30. Pat 4● H. 3▪ m. 8.  of Reginald Fitz-Piers) john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, eight and twenty years of age, being at that time seized 
n Esc. u● supra.  of the Manor of Halnaked, with the Manors of Wal●erton, Bernham, and Woodcote, in. Com. Suss. as Members thereof; of the Manor of Sh●reburne in Com. Southampt. Which he held in capite of the King by Barony, doing for it the service of half a Knight's Fee; as also of the Manor of Bas●●ge, as a Member of the Barony of Shireburne. Moreover 
o Esc. u●. supra. , of the Manor of Cha●ton in the same County; and of the Manor of Eared in Kent.  
Which john doing his homage 
p Rot. ●in. 30 ●d. 1. m. 4.  the following year, had Livery 
q Rot. ●in. 30 ●d. 1. m. 4.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, excepting 
r Rot. ●in. 30 ●d. 1. m. 4.  the Dowry of Alice his Mother.  
This john was summoned 
s Claus. de ●odem An. in dorso.  to Parliament in 28 Edw. 1. his Father then living, by the name 
t Claus. de ●odem An. in dorso.  of john de S. john junior. And in 31 Edw. 1. was 
u Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  34 Edw. 1. Moreover, in 35 Edw. 1. petitioning 
y Plac. Parl. p. 34.  the King, that he would direct his Precept to Hugh le Despenser (at that time Justice of the Forests) to permit him to enjoy his Park at Shireburne, which his Father had made; it was answered 
z Plac. Parl. p. 34. , That, what Parks soever had been made since the Deafforestation of the Forests, they should be laid open. And in 2 Edw. 2. confirmed 
a Ex Autogr. pen●s Pr●●pos. & Socios Coll. Regin. Oxon.  to the Monks of Shireburne, that gift, which Robert de S. john, his Grandfather, had formerly made unto them, of the right Shoulder of every Deer, which should be killed in his Park at Shireburne.  
Of this john it farther appeareth 
b Rot. Scoc. 3 E. ●. m. 6. , That in 3 Edw. 2. he was in that expedition then made into Scotland; and that in 4 Edw. 2. he had Summons 
c Rot. Scoc. ● E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine with twenty Men at Arms, upon the morrow after All-Souls day.  
Likewise, that in 7 Edw. 2. he was again 
d Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 4.  employed in those Scotish Wars; and in 8 Edw. 2. that he received farther command 
e Ro●. Scoc. 9 E. 2. in dorso ●. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast day of the Assumption of our Lady, well fitted with Horse and Arms for the like purpose.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he was again 
f Ro●. Scoc. 10 E. ●. m. 8.  in the Wars of Scotland; but departed 
g Esc. 3 E. ●. n. 67.  this life 14 Maii, 12 Edw. 2. leaving issue 
h Esc. 3 E. ●. n. 67.  (by Isabella his Wife, Daughter, 
i Mon. Anglic. ut supra  of Hugh de Courtney) Hugh, 
●ugh.  his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age in 3 Edw. 3. being then seized 
k Esc. ut supra. , together with the said Isabella (long before deceased) of the Manor of Ludesheet in Com. Southampt. likewise of the Manor of Eared, with the Advowson of the Church, in the County of Kent; as also of the Manor of Halnaked in Com. Sussex.  
Which Hugh, being Executor 
l Claus. ● E. 3. p. ●. m. 1.  of his said Father's Testament, in 5 Edw. 3. representing 
m Claus. ● E. 3. p. ●. m. 1.  to the King, by his humble Petition; that whereas his Father had served King Edward the Second in his Wars, both in Ga●coigne and Scotland, according to the tenor of a certain Indenture, whereby he was retained 
n Ibid. ●  with that King, as well in times of War as Peace, upon certain wages then agreed on, for himself and those of his retinue; and to have recompense for as many Horses as should be lost in such service, as also to receive, in times of Peace, such wages as other Bannerets of the King's Household had. And, moreover 
o Ibid. ● , that divers sums of Money due to him, both for his wages, and loss of Horses in those Wars, were then in arrear; did thereupon obtain the King's Precept 
p Ibid. ●  to the Lord Treasurer, and Barons of his Exchequer, to account with him for the same, and to make satisfaction for what should be found in arrear.  
But this Hugh lived not long; for it appears 
q Esc. 11 E. ●. n. 49. , that in 11 Edw. 3. he departed this life, being then seized 
r Esc. 11 E. ●. n. 49.  of the Manors of Ber●ham, Bradham, Walberton, Woodcote, and Middilton, in Com. Suss. Basin, Chauton, Warneford, Ludesheet, and Bromleigh, in Com. Southampt. As also of sixteen Knights Fees in the County of Kent, and that Mirabell, his Wife, had her Dowry in all those Lands and Fees, leaving 
s Esc. 11 E. ●. n. 49.  Edmund, his Son and Heir, four years of age.  
Which Edmund 
edmund.  died 
t Claus. 21 E. ●. p. ●. m 16.  in his minority, and in Ward 
u Claus. 21 E. ●. p. a. m 16.  to the King, in 21 Edw. 3. Whereupon Elizabeth his Wife surviving him, had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
x Claus. 21 E. ●. p. a. m● 16.  of the Manors of Walberton in Com. Suss. A●bots●one and Bromley in Com. Southampt. And twenty six shillings one penny yearly Rend, out of the Manor of Basin in Com. Southampt. And Margaret the Wife 
y Ibid.  of john de S. Phili●ert, with Isabella the Wife 
z Ibid.  of Henry de Burgh●rsh, his Sisters, became 
a Ibid.  his Heirs. Betwixt whom Partition 
b Claus. ●1 E. 3. m. ●0.  of the Lands of their Inheritance, being made in 21 Edw. 3. john de S. Philibert and Margaret had 
c Claus. ●1. E. 3. m. ●0.  for her purparty, the Manor of Basin, with the Bailiwick of the Forest of Pambere in Com. Southampt. the Parks of Privet and Morgaston; likewise a certain Pool in Shireburne, in the same County; as also the Manor of Shotwell in Com. Berks. assigned to her. And the said Henry de Burghersh and Isabella his Wife, the 
d Ibid.  Manor of Halnaked, with the Appurtenances, in Com. Suss. the Manors of Bernham and Middilton, in the same County; with ten pounds yearly Rend issuing out of the Manor of Newberry in Com. Kanc. And one Acre of Land, lying in the West Field within the Manor of Basin before specified; so likewise 
e Ibid.  of the Knights Fees. And of the Reversion 
f Claus. 23 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  of the other Lands (viz. 
g Claus. 23 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  which Gerard de I'Isle and Elizabeth, his Wife, held as the Dowry of the before specified Elizabeth, from her former Husband Edmund de S. john, Brother of the said Margaret and Isabella) the said john de S. Philibert and Margaret his Wife, had 
h Claus. 29 ●. 3. i● dorso m. 21. Vide●●●etia●● Rot. ●in. 2●●. 3. ●. 〈◊〉 m. ●4.  the Manors of Shireburne, Abbotstone, Bromleigh, Chauton, and Ludesheet, in Com. Southampt. And Luc●s de Poynings and Isabella his Wife, (Henry de Burghersh being 
i Claus. 29 ●. 3. i● dorso m. 21. Vide●●●etia●● Rot. ●in. 2●●. 3. ●. 〈◊〉 m. 2●.  dead, and he the said Lucas, than 
k Claus. 29 ●. 3. i● dorso m. 21. Vide●●●etia●● Rot. ●in. 2●●. 3. ●. 〈◊〉 m. 24.  her Husband) the Manor of Eared, juxta Deptford in Com. Cantii, with Walberton, Bridham, and Woodcote, in Com. Suss. assigned to them.  
After which, ere long, the said Margaret, Wife of john de S. Philibert departed this life, viz. 
l ●sc. 35 ● 3. n. 60.  19 Octob. 35 Edw. 3. leaving john, her Son and Heir, three 
m ●sc. 35 ● 3. n. 60.  years of age, who likewise died 
n ●sc. 35 ● 3. n. 60.  upon the thirteenth of November next ensuing; so that then the before specified Isabella, Sister of her the said Margaret, Wife of Lucas de Poynings, became Heir 
o ●sc. 35 ● 3. n. 60.  to the whole Inheritance; whereupon he the said Lucas de Poynings, having issue 
p Rot. Fin. 36 ●. ●. m. ●6.  by her, and doing his homage, had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 36 ●. ●. m. ●6.  of all those Lands so descended to her, as well by the death of her Sister Margaret, as by the death of john, Son of the said Margare●.   

Port.  
BEsides this Port of Basin, there was another Baron of that name, called Adam, who, residing in herefordshire, certified 
a Lib. R●b. Scacc. s●b● H●re●.  his Knight's Fees in 12 Hen. 2. to be in number twenty one, a fourth part and two fifths De Veteri Feoffamento; as also one Knights Fee, and two thirds De Novo. Which Adam, in 20 Hen. 2. upon collection 
b Rot. Pi●●0 H. ●. Here●.  of the Scutage of Ireland, paid 
c Rot. Pi●. ●0 H. ●. Here●.  twenty two pounds thirteen shillings for his Fees De Veteri Feoffamento, and thirty three shillings four pence for those De Novo, in regard 
d Rot. Pi●. ●0 H. ●. Here●.  he was neither in that expedition, nor sent any Soldiers thither.  
But, in 6 Ri●h. 1. William de Braose, upon collection 
e Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. He●  of the Scutage for that King's Redemption, paid 
f Ibid.  twenty two pounds thirteen shillings for those Fees, though by what title he had them, appears not; so likewise upon collection 
g 〈…〉  of the first Scutage of King john. And, after him Reginald de Braose, upon collection 
h 〈…〉  of the first Scutage of King Henry the Third, paid 
i 〈…〉  forty five marks six shillings six pence for the same Fees, 
k 〈…〉  which were of the Barony of Adam de Port, as the Record expresseth.   

Engaine.  
THe first of this Family taken notice of by our public Records, is Richard Ingaine 
〈◊〉  who possessed 
a 〈…〉  Senelai, in Buckinghamshire, and Redinge, in Huntendonshire, in the time of King William the Conqueror. Unto whom succeeded Vitalis 
〈◊〉  
b 〈…〉  Engaine; and likewise 
c 〈…〉  Richard Engaine: for the Daughter of which Richard, together with his Office in the Forest, Hugh de Auco (or Owe) gave 
d 〈…〉  the King at that time three hundred pounds fine.  
This Richard, 
〈◊〉 2.  being Lord 
e 〈…〉  of Blatherwic, in Comit. Northamp. in King Henry the seconds time, and other Lands in those parts, founded 
f 〈…〉  a little priory for Canons Regular of the order of St. Augustine, at a certain place, then called Hymel Castle, but since Finsheved, about a mile Eastward from Blatherwic. In 2 & 3 Ric. 1. he had 
g Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Nor●●amp.  the Sheriffalty of Northamptonshire, and having married 
h Mon. A●g. ut su●ra. 2●7. a. n. 20.  Sarra a Daughter to the Earl of Oxford, departed 
i Mon. A●g. ut su●ra. 2●7 a. n. 20.  this life upon the 9 Kal. of May, An. 1208. (10 joh.) leaving issue 
k Mon. A●g. ut su●ra. 2●7. a. n. 20.  two Sons, Richard, and Vitalis.  
Which last mentioned Richard, 
Richar● 3.  being one of those, who adhered 
l Claus. 17 Joh. m 11.  to the rebellious Barons in 17 joh. had his Lands seized 
m Claus. 17 Joh. m 11.  into the King's hands, for that transgression; and died 
n Mon▪ Angl. Vol 2. 297. a. n. 30.  soon after. To whom succeeded 
o 〈…〉  Vitalis 
〈◊〉 2.  his Brother 
p 〈…〉  and Heir; who having also been with his Brother Richard, in Arms against King john, sped as he did, as to the seizure 
q 〈…〉  of his Lands: but in 1 Hen. 3. (those storms being over) had restitution 
r 〈…〉  of them again.  
In 26 Hen. 3. this Vitalis Engaine made partition 
s Ro●. Fin. 26 Hen. 3. m. 12.  with William de Cantilupe (Baron of Bergavenny) of the Manor of Badisundesfield, in Suffolk, as Heirs to William de Curtenai: and the same year had summons 
t Rot. Vascon. 26 Hen. 3 in dorso, m. 3. , amongst divers other great men, to attend the King well appointed with Horse and Arms, in his Expedition into France, but departed 
u Esc. 3● H. 3. n. 70. Hunt.  this life in 33 Hen. 3. at that time seized 
* Esc. 3● H. 3. n. 70. Hunt.  (inter alia) of part of the Lordships of Laxton, and Piche●●e, in Comit. Northamp. held by Petit-S●rjeanty; viz. to hunt the Wolf whensoever the King should command. He likewise died seized of the Manors of Worth, and Up●●●stre, and the one half of the Manor of Badm●ndesfelde, beforementioned, with divers Lands in other places; leaving issue 
x Esc. 3● H. 3. n. 70. Hunt.  by Roes● his Wife, one of the three Sisters and Coheirs 
y 〈…〉  of the Honour of Montgomerie, in Wales, Henry 
z 〈…〉  his Son and Heir, than thirty years of age. Upon occasion of which Marriage, he changed 
a 〈…〉  his Arms, and composed 
b 〈…〉  them partly of the Earl Warren's (of whom that Honour was held) and partly of his own.  
Which Henry, 
〈◊〉  doing his Homage, obtained livery 
c 〈…〉  of his Lands, before the end of ●hat year; and in 42 H. 3. had Summons 
d Claus. 4●● Hen. 3. i● dorso▪ m. 11.  (amongst divers other great men) to attend the King at Chester, upon the Monday next preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the hostile Incursions of the Welsh.  
But after this he took 
e Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  part with the rebellious Barons; and bearing 
f Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  Arms against the King, in that memorable Battle of E●esham, wherein all their forces were utterly destroyed, his Lands were seized 
g Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  into the King's Hands. Which seizure lasted not long; for there being a full composure of those forfeitures, by that notable decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, he repossessed his Estate. After which he gave 
h Mon. A●gl. Vol. 2. 27●. ●. n. 60.  to the Canons of Wospring, in Com. Somers. the moiety of his Manor of Worle; and departed 
i Ibid. 297. a. ●. 50. & 60. Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 33.  this life in 56 Hen. 3. having never been married 
k Ibid. 297. a. ●. 50. & 60. Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 33. ; and then seized of the Manors of Laxton, Bolewike, Blatherwike, and Pichesle, in Com. Northamp. as also 
l Rot. Pip. 4 Edw. 1. sub tit. Comp Ric. de Clif-ford.  of the Manor of Cotes, in Com. Hunt. leaving john de Engaine his Brother and Heir 
m Mon. A●g. ●t supra. Rot. Pip. 8 Edw. 1. sub tit. Comp. Ric. de Clifford. , at that time of full age.  
Which john 
John.  in 7 E. 1. contracted 
n Clau●. 7 E. 1. m 4. in dorso.  with William de Huntingfeld, for a marriage to be solemnised, betwixt Roger de Huntingfeld, Son and Heir to the same William and joice his eldest Daughter. And in 12 E. 1. obtained a special Charter 
o Rot. Cart. 12 E. ●. n. 20.  from the King, for a weekly Market every Thursday at his Manor of Halueton, in Comit. Leic. and two Fairs, the one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, and two days following: and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Apostles Simon and jude, and two days after.  
In 22 E. 1. this john was 
p Rot. Vas●on. 22 E. 1. m. 1●.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne, but in 25 Edw. 1. departed 
q Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 49.  this life; being then seized (inter alia) of certain Lands in Pytes●e, 
r Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 49.  in Comit. Northampt. found to be held of the King by the service of hunting the Wolf, Fox, and Badger. As also of the Manors of Bl●therwike, and Bolewyke, in the same County; ●yllington, in Com. Hunt. High-Notele, in Com. Essex. and Honesdone, in Comit. Hertf. And likewise of the Manor of Great- Gidding in Com. Hunt., held by the service of catching the Hare, Fox, Cat, and Wolf, within the Counties of Huntendon, Northampto●, Buckingham, Oxford, and Roteland, leaving issue by joan his Wife, Daughter 
s Mon. A●g. Vol. ●. 297. ●. n. 60.  and Heir of Henry Grace, john 
t Mon. A●g. Vol. ●. 297. ●. n. 60.  his Son and Heir, than 
u Esc. 2● E▪ 1. ut supra.  thirty years of age.  
Which john 
john 2.  in 28 Edw. 1. was 
* Rot. Sco●. 28 ●. 1. m. 13.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 6.  31 Edw. 1. In 8 Ed. 2. he received the King's Precept 
y Rot. Sco●. 8 Edw. 2. i● dorso m. 9  (amongst others) to be at Nemcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady, well furnished with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots. And was summoned 
z Claus. in dorso de ii●●. ann.  to Parliament from 25 Edw. 1. until 14 E. 2. inclusive. 
a Esc. 1ST. 2. n. 71.  After which ere long; viz. in 16 E. 2. he departed ●his life leaving no 
b Esc. 1ST. 2. n. 71.  issue: so that john 
john. 3.  the Son of his Brother Nicholas, by 
c Mon. Angl. ut supra. 297. a●n. 10.  Amicia the Daughter of Walter de Fauconberge, was found 
d Esc. 16 E. ●. ut supra.  his next Heir: who making proof 
e Claus 16 E ● m ●.  of his age, and performing his Homage, had livery 
f Claus 16 E ● m ●.  of his Lands: And in 19 Edw. 3. had summons 
g Rot. Fra●c. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the power he could make to attend the King into France, being 
h Ibid.  then a Banneret, and residing in Huntendonshire.  
In 26 Edw. 3, he was joined 
i R●●. Franc. ●6. E. 3. m. 5.  in Commission with Constantine de Mortimer the Son; to array and arm all the Knights, Esquires, and other able men of that County, for defence of this Realm against the French, then threatening an invasion. He was also summoned 
k Claus de. iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 16 Edw. 3. until 31 Edw. 3. inclusive: and upon Friday, the Feast-day of St. Valentine in 32 Edw. 3. departed 
l ●sc. 3●●. 3. n. 27.  this life, then residing at Diling●on, in Com. Hunt. being at that time seized 
m ●sc. 3●●. 3. n. 27.  at the Manor of Halghton in Com. Leic. Notele, in Comit. Essex. Honsdon, in Com. Hertf. Saundey, in Comit. Bedf. Gidding, and Dilington, in Com. Hunt. and Laxton, in Com. Northamp. leaving issue by joan his Wife, Daughter 
n Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 297. b. n. 20.  of Sir Robert Peverell, Thomas 
Thomas.  
o Esc. 32 E. 3. u● supra.  his Son and Heir, twenty two years of age; and three Daughters, viz. 
p Esc. 32 E. 3. u● supra.  joice, Elizabeth, and Mary.  
Which Thomas took to Wife 
q Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 297. b. n 30.  the Lady Katherine, Daughter to the Earl of Devon. but died 
r Ibid.  without issue upon the Feast day of the Apostles Peter and Paul, in 41 Edw. 3. being then seized 
s Esc. 41 E. 3. p. 1. n. 25. Claus. 43 Ed. 3. n. 34.  of the Manors of Cotes, in Com. Cantabr. with the Advouson of the Church; Sandy, in Com. Bedf. Gidding, Groffham, and Dilington, in Comit. Hunting. Halughton, in come. Leic. Colne- Engaine, Upminstre, and High- Nottele, in Com. Essex. Hunsdone, in Com. Hertf. Blatherwyk, and Laxton, in Comit. Northamp. as also 
t Ro●. Fin. 42 Edw 3. ●. 13.  of fourteen Yard-land and Meadow, and fourteen shillings four pence Rend, in Pightesle, in Com. Northamp. held 
u Ro●. Fin. 42 Edw 3. m. 13.  by the service of finding, at his own proper costs, certain Dogs for the destruction of Wolves, Foxes, Martrons, Cats, and other Vermin, within the Counties of Northampton, Roteland, Oxford, Essex, and Buckingham. Whereupon his Sister's beforementioned; viz. 
* I●id. & Esc. ut supra.  joice the Wife of john de Goldington; Elizabeth of Sir Laurence Pabenham Knight, and Mary of Sir William Bernak Knight, became his 
x I●id. & Esc. ut supra.  next Heirs, and shared 
y Mon. Angl. Vol 2. ●98. a.  his Lands; the Lady Katherine his Wife thers surviving, who lived until 
z Claus. 1 H. 4 p. 1. m. 10.  the first year of K. Hen. 4.   

Abrincis, sive Averenches.  
THe first mention I find of this name; is of William de Abrincis 
William.  (Son of Witmund) who died 
a An. 1087. O●●. v●t. 6 〈◊〉. A.  in Normandy, the self same year, that the famous King William the Conqueror departed this life.  
The next is of Rualo 
Rualo.  
b Ibid. 850. C.  de Abrincis (Son to William I presume) whom King Henry the first in Ann. 1119. (20 Hen. 1.) upon the return of the French Forces into Normandy, sent 
c Ibid. 850. C.  to the ●id of his Son Richard. Which Rualo, being 
d Ibid. 850. C.  a valiant and Skilful Officer, did no little service 
e Ibid. 850. C.  in that defeat their given to them.  
This Rualo, upon the death of Nigell de Mundevill Lord of Folkeston in Kent, without issue male, had 
f M●n. Ang. ●60. b. n. 40 & 50.  Maud his Daughter and Heir, with all her Lands and Honour given 
g M●n. Ang. ●60. b. n. 40 & 50.  unto him in marriage by King Henry the first. Which Nigel in Ann. 1095. (2 W. Rufi) with the assent 
h Ibid. a. n. 60. & b.  and Licence of Anselm, than Archbishop of Canterbury, for 
i Ibid. a. n. 60. & b.  th● health of his own Soul, and the Soul of Emme his Wife; as also of the Souls of William de Archis, and Beatrice his Wife (their Ancestors) conferred 
k Ibid.  on the Monks of Lonlei in Normandy▪ the Church of our Lady and St. Eanswythe of Folkes●on; and all other the Churches belonging to that his Honour of Folkeston, with divers other Lands: whereupon those Monks of Lonley, sending over part of their Covent, made here, at Folkeston, a Cell to their own Abbey: which Grant Rualo confirmed 
l Ibid. b. n. 50.   
Moreover, in 5 Steph. he gave 
m R●t. Pip 5 Steph Essex▪ & Hertf.  to the King sixty marks of Silver, and a Horse for the great, Saddle, upon that suit which was betwixt him and Hasculf de Taney: and left issue 
n ●on Ang. p. 680. a. n. 40 & 50.  William de Abrincis, 
William.  who in Ann. 1147. (12 Steph.) ratified 
o ●on Ang. p. 680. a. n. 40 & 50.  the Grant of the whole Lordship of Siwelle in Northamptonshire, which Maud his Mother had formerly made to the Abbey of St. Andrews in Northampton; excepting only four Yard-land, and half, which she had given 
p ●on Ang. p. 680. a. n. 40 & 50.  to the Nunnery of Elnestow, in Berkshire, with her Daughter.  
In 11 H. 2. this William paid 
q Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Ken●.  thirty pounds' te● shillings upon levying the Scutage of Wales. In 12 Hen. 2. upon the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, he certified 
r Lib. Rub. in 〈◊〉 sub. 〈◊〉. Kent.  that he then held twenty four Knights Fees in Kent, whereof fifteen and an half were de Veteri Feoffamento (id est, temp. Hen. 1. or before) and in 14 H. 2. paid 
s Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Kent▪  fourteen pounds six shillings four pence for those which were the Veteri Feoffamento, and thirty three shillings four pence, for his Fees de Novo Feoffamento.  
In Ann. 1170. (16 Hen. 2.) the King then sending 
t 〈…〉 D●robern. coll. 1410. n. 10.  Commissioners throughout England. called Barons Itinerant, to inquire into the demeanour of all Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Foresters, and other his Officers, according to the tenor of certain Articles which they had then in charge; this William, together with the Abbot of St. Augustine's in Canterbury, the Abbot of Cher●sey, the Earl of Clare, and others, was dispatched 
u 〈◊〉. D●robern. coll. 1410. n. 10.  into the Counties of Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, Berks, Oxford, Buckingham, and Bedford, upon that service.  
All that I find farther of him is, that he gave 
* Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 57●. n. 50.  to the Church of our Lady at Merton, two sheaves of his whole Lordship; with the Tithes of his Mill, Paunage, Cheese, Calves, Colts, Lambs, Apples, and Nuts, in pure Alms. And to 
x Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 96●. b. n. 60.  the Monks of Essay, in Normandy, the fourth part of the Church of St. Saviour's, with the Tithe of the Chapelrye of his own House: as also twenty six Yard-land; half the Tithe of his Mill, and other small Tithes.  
To this William, succeeded Simon de Abrincis; 
Simon.  who, in 2 Ric. 1. gave 
y Rot. P●p. 2 R. 1. K●nt.  an hundred marks to have a trial at Law, for certain Lands, whereof he was disseised by the Earl of Ghisenes. In the same year, upon that great difference, which was then here in England, betwixt john Earl of Moreton, and William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely, the King's Chancellor (the King himself being in the holy-Land) this Simon, with some other of the Barons, that adhered to the Earl of Mereton, against the Bishop, was Excommunicated 
* R. ●oved. 402. b. ●. ●0.  by the Pope. In 6 R. 1. upon levying the S●utage for that King's Redemption. he paid 
z Ro●. Pip. 6 R. 1. Kent.  twenty one pounds ten shillings. Also 
a Ro●. Pip. 8 R 1. Kent.  no less in 8 Ric. 1. for the second Scutage of Normandy: and died 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Ken●.  in 5 joh. or before, Cecilie his Widow then giving an hundred marks and two Palfreys, that she might not be compelled to marry again.  
To which Simon succeeded another William; 
William.  who in 13 joh. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, paid 
c Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Kent.  forty three pounds for twenty one Knights Fees and an half de Veteri Feoffamento, and five marks for eleven Fees and an half de novo Feoffamento.  
In 16 joh. he had a Grant 
d Cart. 16 Joh. n. 44.  from the King, of a Market once every week, and a Fair yearly at his Lordship of Fo●keston. But soon after, being 
e Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  one of those rebellious Barons, who held the Castle of Rochester against King john; was (with divers others) taken prisoner 
f Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  there, in 17 joh. and committed to the custody 
g Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  of Peter de Mauley, 
h Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  who conveyed him thence to Corff Castle; unto which place, Cecilie his Mother had, ere long, Letters 
i Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of safe conduct to go: yet, within a short space, he received a gracious message 
k Ibid. m. 15.  from the King, then at Dovor, intimating, that if he would come in person thither, he should find favour at his hands. Whereupon he obtained liberty, as it seems: for I find, that the next ensuing year, he had Letters 
l P●t. 18 Joh. p. 1. m. 1.  of safe Conduct to go throughout the King's whole Dominions, to make means for his own redemption: but that work was not suddenly accomplished; for it is evident, that he gave up Maud his Daughter in Hostage to the King; which Maud in 5 Hen. 3. was redelivered 
m Claus. 5 H. ●. m. 12.  to him, putting another in her stead. And that at last Cecilie his Mother sold 
* Regist. de Robertsbrig.  the Lordship of Sutton, in Sussex, to the Monks of Robertsbrigg, to satisfy the King for the same.  
This William married 
n Rot. ●in. 10 Hen. 3. m. 6.  Maud one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Hawyse the Wife of john de Bovill; whose estate lay 
* Rot. ●in. 10 Hen. 3. m. 6.  in the Counties of Oxon, Essex, hertford, and Bedford: and died 
o Rot. Pip. 15 Hen. 3. Kanc.  in 15 Hen. 3. as it seems; for Hubert de Burgo had then a grant 
p Rot. Pip. 15 Hen. 3. Kanc.  of the custody of his Heir: Howbeit, within three years after, William Bishop of Exeter, for a Fine of two thousand marks, obtained 
q Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 3. m. 10. Rot. Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Kanc.  his Wardship with purpose 
r Rot. Fin. 18 Hen. 3. m. 10. Rot. Pip. 18 Hen. 3. Kanc.  to marry him to his Kinswoman; one of the Daughters of Richard de Chilham, and Roese de Dovor his Wife. But this Heir whose name 
s Rot. Fin. 20 Hen. 3. m. 14.  was also William, died 
t Rot. Fin. 20 Hen. 3. m. 14.  soon after, Maud 
u Rot. Fin. 20 Hen. 3. m. 14.  his Sister (Heir to the whole estate) being wedded 
x Ibid.  to Hamon Crevequer (a great Baron in Kent) which Hamon, in 20 Hen. 3. paying 
y Ibid.  an hundred pounds for the Relief of her Lands, had the King's Precept 
z Ibid.  to the Sheriffs of Kent, Berks, Bedford, and hertford, for livery of them accordingly.   

Drogo de Beverer.  
DRu de beverer, a Fleming, 
a Mon Ang. p ●96▪ b. n. ●0. & ●97. a. n. 40. , being a person of great valour, came 
b Mon Ang. p ●96▪ b. n. ●0. & ●97. a. n. 40.  into England, with William Duke of Normandy, in that his notable adventure; upon the success whereof he got the Crown of this Realm: and by the gift 
c Mon Ang. p ●96▪ b. n. ●0. & ●97. a. n. 40.  of the Conqueror thereupon obtained all that part of Yor●shire, called holderness, where he built the Castle of Skypse, for his chief Seat and defence of those parts.  
Being thus possessed of holdernesse, he was thenceforth called 
d Demend. lib. Ebor.  Drue de holderness, there being at that time these Lordships therein; viz. 
e Ibid.  Brocstewic, with the Hamlets of Paghel (now Paul) Nichnetun, Hulme, and Notele: Sacheling, with these Hamlets, Subton, Camerinton, ●orne, Hulme, Diche, Sprotele, and Preston; Chillness, in the soak whereof were eleven Hamlets: the Manors of Heldoveston, and Hostewic, Wilfornesse, whereunto also appertained eleven Hamlets; the Manor of Ma●letone, whereunto belonged two Soaks, in which were twelv● Hamlets; Nornesse, unto which belonged five Hamlets; Csetune also, with two Hamlets; Esintune, with two Hamlets; the Manor of Dimelton; the Manor of Aldenburg, in the Soak whereof were fourteen Hamelts: Also the Manors of Chaigeham, Okingeham, Halcom, Niwehusum, Rimeswelle, Wesham, Redmare, Holmetone, Niwetone, Rison, ●orpe, and Lessele; the Manor of Biworde, whereunto belonged three Hamlets; and lastly the Manors of Fotingham, Benestone, Uireham, Chilinge, Begun, A●gun, Burtun, Settun, Catefos, Catenwic, Chenecol, Ristun, Risun, Wadsande, Haiselle, Widfornewic, Lambetorp, Alverdebi, Ulenburg, Gagenestad, Biletone, Prestune, Sotecote, Dridpol, Carlentune, Meretone, Sprotele, Rosse, and Wi●●estorp.  
He had 
f Ibid. sub tit. Leicest▪ & Lincoln.  also in Leicestershire, the Lordships of ●uxetone, and hobie: and thirty five Lordships in Lincolnshire.  
This Drue de Beverere took 
g Mon. Ang. u● supr●.  to Wife a near Kinswoman to the Conqueror, whom having by an unhappy chance Killed 
h Mon. Ang. u● supr●. , he hasted 
i Mon. Ang. u● supr●.  to the King; and, subtly concealing the matter, told 
k Ibid.  him; that he had a great desire to return into Flanders, (his native Country) in treating 
l Ibid.  some Money from him: which having received, he forthwith sailed 
m Ibid.  thither: so that, when the King heard the truth of the Story, he was not to be found.   

Brien Fitz-Count.  
THough it doth not directly appear of what parentage this person was; yet forasmuch as he is called 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. ●. 557. ●. 1.  Filius Comitis de Insula, and that the name of his Mother was 
b Ibid. l. ●.  Lucia, I have adventured to deduce him from that Baldwin de Redvers Earl of Devon. and of the Isle of Wight, who died in 1 Hen. 2. And chiefly because it is evident, 
c Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 179●●. n. 20. , that the Wife of the same Baldwin was named Lucia; notwithstanding there is no mention in the Story of him, of any Sons that he had, other then 
d Ibid. 645. ●. l. 26.  Richard, William, and Henry.  
As to his parentage, by Lucia his Mother, certain enough it is, that she was Daughter 
e Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 556. b. n. 40. & 50.  unto Dru de Baladon; and that Hamelline, her eldest Brother, Lord 
f Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  of Over-Went, in Wales, and founder 
g Ibid. n. 50. & 60.  of the Castle and Priory at Bergavenny, died 
h Ibid n. 6●.  without issue, in the time of King William Rufus, and gave 
i Ibid n. 6●.  unto this Brien his Nephew that Castle of Bergavenny, and all Over-Went.  
But, besides that Honour and Lands which he thus enjoyed, by the gift of his Uncle, he had great possessions, in right of Maud 
k Testa de Nevil. sub ti●. Honoris Walingfor●.  his Wife, sole Daughter and Heir 
l Ibid.  to Robert d' Oiley, and and Widow 
m Ibid.  of Milo Crispin; viz. the whole Honour of Walingford, King Henry the First giving 
n Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. s●b ti●ulo Honoris Walingf.  her unto him in marriage, with all that her Inheritance, after the death of her said Husband Milo. Howbeit, notwithstanding this favour of King Henry the First, it appears, That he came ●o a Composition with King Stephen for his more secure enjoyment thereof, for in 5 Steph. the Record 
o Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. s●b ti●ulo Honoris Walingf.  says, That he gave to the King one hundred sixty six pounds for the Office and part of the Lands of Nigell de Oiley.  
That which I find most memorable of this Brien, otherwise is, That he was one of those who adhered to Maud the Empress against King Stephen: For in 4 Steph. upon 
p Mat. Paris, in Anno 1139. p. 77. n 40.  her landing at Arundel in Sussex, Robert, Earl of G●ocester (her Brother) hasted 
q Mat. Paris, in Anno 1139. p. 77. n 40.  to Walingford Castle (the principal Seat of this Brein) to acquaint him therewith (in which Castle he had a Prison 
r Ibid. in A. 1141. p. 79. n. 10.  called Cloere-Brien, wherein William Martell, Sewer to King Stephen, was secured 
s Ibid. in A. 1141. p. 79. n. 10.  after the Battle of Winchester, where that King was routed.  
The Author 
t 〈…〉  of Gesta Regis Stephani, calls this Brien, Vir genere clar●s, & dignitate magnificus,— A person nobly descended, and of great dignity; and says 
u 〈…〉 , hearing, that Maud the Empress was landed at Arundel, and thence got to Bristoil; much rejoicing thereat, he fortified his Castle at Walingford, and ceased not, with a multitude of Soldiers, to oppose King Stephen.  
To which Castle (it being remarkable 
x Ma●. Paris, p. 79. ut supra. n. ●0.  for its strength) she fled 
y Ma●. Paris. p. 79. ut supra. n. ●0.  for refuge from Oxford, when that City was besieged by King Stephen.  
In 7 Steph when that Empress, being at Winchester, required, 
z 〈…〉 , That, as sole Daughter and Heir to King Henry, she might be received as Queen and governess of this Realm, and made Oath 
a 〈…〉  to the Bishop, That in case he would so accept her, he should have the chief hand in guiding all things of moment, and the disposal of the Bishoprics and Abbeys: This Brien, with Robert, Earl of gloucester, and some others, undertook 
b 〈…〉  by Oath that she should perform the same.  
After this, he was 
c Ord. Vi●. 956 A, B.  one of those who assisted on her part, in the siege of the Castle at Winchester, then fortified 
d Ord. Vit. 956 A, B.  on the behalf of King Stephen. And never 
e Ord. Vit. 956 A, B.  ceasing to aid her, with all his power, when her Army there was routed, attended 
f Ibid. 957 C.  her in her flight to the Castle of Devizes.  
This is all that I can say of him, other than that he had 
g 〈…〉  two Sons; whom being Lepers 
h 〈…〉 , he placed 
i 〈…〉  in the Priory of Bergavenny; (Founded by Hamelin his Uncle, as hath been observed) and gave 
k 〈…〉  Lands and Tithes thereto for their support. And, that after this, with great devotion, that he took 
l 〈…〉  upon him the Cross, and went 
m 〈…〉  to jerusalem, leaving 
n 〈…〉  the Inheritance of Overwent, and the Castle 
o Ex Coll. R●b. Gloveri S●mers. Herald.  of Grosmunt, to Walter his Kinsman, Constable of England, Son to Milo de Gloucester, Earl of hereford; and to 
p Ex Coll. Rob. Gloveri S●mers. Herald.  the said Milo, and his Heirs, the Castle and whole Honour of Bergavenny, to be held 
q Ex Coll. Rob. Gloveri S●mers. Herald.  of him the said Brien, and his Heirs, by the service of three Knights Fees.  
All which being observed 
r Testa de Nevil, ut su●ra.  by King Henry the Second; and that he, the said Brien, together with Maud his Wife, did betake 
s Testa de Nevil, ut su●ra.  themselves to a Religious course of life, he seized 
t Ibid.  upon the Honour of Walingford, and retained it in his own hands.   

Toni.  
THe first of this Family that came into England, was Ralph de Tony, 
Ralph.  Son of Roger, by Alice, the Daughter 
a Mon. Ang▪ lic. Vol. ●. 9●0. n. 10.  of William Fitz-Osberne (which Roger was Standard-Bearer 
b W. Gemet. 268 C.  of Normandy, and Founder 
c Or●. Vit. 460 A.  of the Abbey of Conchis, in that Dukedom.)  
This Ralph being a great Baron 
d W Gemet 283 D.  there, through the malicious suggestion 
e W Gemet 283 D.  of some who bore a grudge towards him, was expelled 
f W Gemet 283 D.  thence by Duke William; but afterwards, by the intercession 
g Ord. Vi●▪ 485 A.  of Friends, being restored 
h Ord. Vi●▪ 485 A.  to his Paternal Inheritence; as also, to 
i Ibid. 493 ●.  that Office of Standard Bearer, was 
k Ibid. 501 C.  with him in that memorable Battle against King Harold (whereby, being Conqueror, he thenceforth enjoyed the Crown of this Realm;) and for his eminent service in that fight, became a sharer in those large possessions, which were after that Signal Conquest, disposed of to his Friends and followers; having at the time of the General Survey 
l Dome●d. in iisdem Com●tat.  one Lordship in Berkshire, two in Hertfordshire, whereof Flamstead (where he afterwards made his chief residence) was one, seven in Glocestershire, eight in Here●ordshire, besides the Castle of ●●●fford, (which William Fitz-Osberne, Earl of Hereford, had newly built upon a piece of waste Ground) and nineteen in Norfolk.  
Being a devout Man, he gave 
m Ord. Vit. 576 B.  to the Monks of U●ica in Normandy, two Lordships lying in Worcestershire, viz. Caldecote and alwinton; to the 
n Mon. Angl Vol 2. 954 b n. 30.  Monks of B●c, his Manor of Wrotham; and to the Monks of Conchis his Manor 
o Mon. Ang Vol. 1. 559 b.  of Leave, with the Tithes 
p Mon. Ang Vol. 1. 559 b.  of his D●mesin Lands throughout all his other Lordships. Moreover, to the Monks of West Acre in Norfolk, (a Cell to Lewes in Sussex) he gave 
q Ibid. 619. n. 60.  all those Lands which Oliver, the Priest, held of him.  
By Elizabeth (or Isabella, as some call her) the Daughter 
r Ord. Vit. 576 C.  of Simon de Montfort, (who surviving him, became a Nun 
s Ibid. D.  in the Abbey of Alta Brueria,) he left issue Ralph, 
Ralph 2.  his Son and Heir (Roger, his elder Son, dying 
t Ibid. 689 C  in his youth) and Godechild a Daughter, first 
u Ibid. 57● C.  married to Robert, Earl of Mellent, and afterwards to 
x Ibid. 57● C.  Baldwin, Son of Eustace, Earl of Bolein; and, departing 
y Ibid. 57● C.  this life, 9 Kal. Apr. An. 1102. (2 Hen. 1.) was buried 
z Ibid. 57● C.  with his Ancestors in the Abbey of Conchis before mentioned.  
Which Ralph took to Wife 
a W. Gemet 312 D.  judith, one of the Daughters to Waltheof, Earl of Huntingdon and Northumberland, and had with 
b Ingulph. 513. n. 20 & 30.  her the Lordships of Welcomstow in Essex, and Kertling (vulgarly called Carthlage) in Cambridgshire, and some other Lands; by whom he had issue two Sons, viz. Roger 
Roger.  
c Ord. Vit 813 D. , and Hugh 
d Ord. Vit 813 D. , and divers 
e Ord. Vit 813 D.  Daughters. He had also another Wife called Margaret 
f Rot. Pip 10 H 2. E●●ex & Her●f. , who in 10 Hen. 2. accounted 
g Rot. Pip 10 H 2. E●●ex & Her●f.  to the King for the surplusage of the Revenue of Welcomstow. Which Margaret was 
h Rot. de D●●minabus, &c Essex.  sixty years of age in 32 Hen. 2. This last mentioned Roger, gave 
i Mon. Angli 559 b. n. 40.  to the Monks of Conchis, his Lordship of Weretham in England, as also 
k Ibid.  the Church and Tithes of that Manor, with the Mill and Moors thereto adjoining; likewise 
l 〈…〉 , Forty Acres of Land in Ostenton, and whatsoever else he had in that Township. He likewise founded 
m 〈…〉  that little Monastery of Nuns, dedicated to S. Giles, in the Wood, near Flamstead in Hertfordshire. And having divers sharp skirmisnes 
n 〈…〉  with Robert, Earl of Leicester, and Gu●leran, Earl of Mellent, about the beginning of King Stephen's Reign, was at length by them taken prisoner: 
o 〈…〉 : But those quarrels being afterwards put to an end, by a peaceable composure 
p 〈…〉 , he had his liberty 
q 〈…〉 ; and, about two years after, was brought 
r 〈…〉  by them to King Stephen, and honourably reconciled 
s 〈…〉  unto him.  
By ... his Wife, Daughter 
t 〈…〉  to the Earl of Henault, this Robert had 
u 〈…〉  in marriage twenty pounds Lands in Bercolt, of the gift of King Henry the First. He had likewise a Grant 
x 〈…〉  from King Henry the Second, of one hundred shillings Land in Holcham in Com. Norf. and departed 
y 〈…〉  this life in An. 1162. (8 Hen. 2.) leaving issue 
z 〈…〉  by ... his second Wife, Daughter to Robert, Earl of Leicester, a Son, called Roger, then of tender years.  
Which Roger in 6 Rich. 1. upon 
a 〈…〉  levying the Scutage for that King's Redemption, accounted 
b 〈…〉  forty shillings for his Lands in Sussex; and in 1. joh. obtained a Charter 
c 〈…〉  to himself, and Constance, the Daughter of Richard Viscount Bellomont (a Kinswoman to the King) and to their Heirs, of the Lordship of Alrichescote in Com. Devon. (Which King Henry the First gave unto Constance his Daughter, Grandmother to the before specified Constance) in Confirmation 
d 〈…〉  of that Grant thereof, which had been made unto them the said Roger and Constance, before he attained the Crown of this Realm. So likewise 
e Ibid. n. 19  of Lands to the value of forty pounds per annum, which had been due to him from King john, from the time he was Earl of Moreton; and then also obtained the Manor of Saham in Norfolk, by the gift 
f 〈…〉  of that King.  
To him succeeded Ralph 
Ralph 3.  (his Son and Heir, as I guess) who was in Arms against King john, with the rest of the Rebellious Barons of that time, as it seems: For in 18 joh. I find, that the King granted 
g 〈…〉  unto Walerand Teys, the Manor of flamstead, (which was his chief Seat) towards the charge of defending the Castle of Berkamstead.  
Of this Ralph, and his younger Brother Roger (a valiant and expert Soldier) the Monk of S. Alban makes this notable relation 
h 〈…〉 , viz. That in the Month of january An. 1128. (12 Hen. 3.) Roger, lying on his Death Bed near Reading, in Berkshire, his Brother Ralph desired to have some Conference with him; and being then distant thirty miles, rode with all speed, to come to his life: But when he got thither, finding him speechless, and void of sense, with great lamentation he cried out, My dear Brother, I conjure thee in the name of God, that thou speak to me▪ adding, That he would never eat again, unless he might have some discourse with him. And that thereupon the dead man sharply rebuked him, for thus disquieting his spirit, by those importunate clamours; telling him, that he then beheld with his eyes the torments of evil men, and the joys of the Blessed; and likewise the great punishment whereunto he himself (miserable wr●tch▪ was destined. And going on in their discourse, Ralph replied, Shalt not thou then be saved? Yes, quoth Roger, for I have done one good work, though but a little one, that is to say, a small gift to the honour of the Blessed Virgin; for which, through God's mercy I trust for redemption. But, quoth Ralph, may not those punishments whereunto thou art designed, be mitigated with good Works, Masses, and Alms Deeds? Yes, quoth Roger: Why then, quoth Ralph, I do faithfully promise thee, that for the health of our Souls, and the Souls of our Ancestors, I will found a Religious House, for good Men to inhabit; who for the health of our Souls, shall always pray unto God. Whereunto Roger replied, I stand much in need of such helps, but do desire you to promise nothing herein, that you will not effectually perform. And so bidding him farewel, gave up the ghost.  
After which his Brother, in fulfilling of what he had expressed, built 
i Ibid.  a Monastery in the Western part of England, and amply endowed it with Lands and Revenues.  
In 17 Hen. 3. upon that loss 
k Ibid. 389. n. 50.  which the King's Army, then in Herefordshire, received, by the power and strength of Richard Earl Martial, and his complices; the King constituted 
l Ibid. 389. n. 50.  this Ralph, with john de Monmouth, his Generals of all those Forces, which were at that time in the Confines of Wales, and gave 
m Ibid. 390.  him Maud Castle in Herefordshire, (which was his own before by right.) Moreover, in 22 Hen. 3. he sent his Precept 
n Claus. ●2 H. 3. in dorso, m. 1●.  to him, thereby requiring his personal attendance at Oxford, with the rest of the Barons Marchers, upon the Tuesday next ensuing the Quinzime of Easter; there to confer, touching those dangers, which were then impending from the Welsh. But the next ensuing year, viz. in An. 1239. (23 H. 3.) being signed 
o M. Paris, p. 489.  with the Cross, as divers other Nobles (especially of France) 
* M. Paris, p. 489  then were, he took 
p M. Paris, p. 489  a journey to the Holy-Land, and about Michaelmas following, died 
* Ibid. 5●2. n. 40.  on the Sea.  
After which, scil. in 31 H. 3. the King committed 
q Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 1  the Custody of Maud Castle to Petronill (his Widow) and in 35 Hen. 3. appointed 
* Claus 35 H. 3. m. 9  that she should have her reasonable Dowry assigned to her, out of the Lands belonging to that Castle; the Wardship of Roger 
Roger 3.  his Son and Heir (by reason of his Minority) being granted 
r Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 7.  to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Essex, and Hereford.  
Which Roger, in 47 Hen. 3. had also Summons 
s Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso, m. 15. , amongst other of the Barons Marchers, to be at Hereford, upon Monday next after Candlemas day, to oppose the Hostile attempts of the Welsh: and in 48 Hen. 3. adhered firmly to the King, when the Rebellious Barons gave him Battle at Lewes, and took him prisoner; for which respect, in july following, they seized 
t Pat. 48 H. 3. m 7.  his Castle of Kirtling, and committed 
u Pat. 48 H. 3. m 7.  it to the Custody of Henry de Hastings, one of the most active men of their party. After which ere long; viz. in 5 Edw. 1. he departed 
* Esc. 5 E. 1. n. 30. Wall.  this life; leaving Ralph his Son and Heir 
x Esc. 5 E 1. n. 30. Wall.  twenty two years of age; whose Knights Fees were by an Inquisition 
y Ibid. n. 44▪  then taken, certified into the Chancery.  
This Ralph 
Ralph 4.  in 22 Edw. 1. was 
z Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Galcoigne, but there died 
a Rot. Fin. 23 Edw. 1. m. 6. : for which respect 
b Rot. Fin. 23 Edw. 1. m. 6. , and in consideration 
c Rot. Fin. 23 Edw. 1. m. 6.  of his other laudable services, his Executors obtained 
d Rot. Fin. 23 Edw. 1. m. 6.  all the profits of his Lands, from the day of his death, until the time that they were seized into the King's hands: and left issue, Robert 
e Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 11. , his Son and Heir, who in 25 E. 1. doing his homage, had Livery 
f Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 11.  of his Inheritance.  
Which Robert was 
g Rot. Vascon. 25 ●. 1. m. 5.  the same year in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; likewise 
h Rot. Scoc. ●6 E. 1. m. 7. , in that of Scotland the year next ensuing: And in 27 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
i Pot. Cart. 27 E. 1. n. 13.  from the King, for a Market weekly every Monday at his Manor at Saham in Norfolk; as also two Fairs yearly, one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. Martin the Bishop, and five days following; and the other the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. George the Martyr, and five days next ensuing: Likewise, a weekly Market on the Saturday at his Manor of Colwent in Elvell in Com. Heref: And a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. Also a weekly Market on the Thursday at his Manor of flamstead in Com. Hertf. And a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. Leonard, and five days following. Moreover, a Fair weekly at his Manor of Mau● Castle in Com. Heref. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast day of S. Barnabas the Apostle, and five days ensuing. And lastly, a weekly Market, on the Thursday, at his Manor of Zell-Tony in Com. Devon. And two Fairs, one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and five days after; and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. Kalixt the Pope, and five days following.  
In 34 Edw. 1. this Robert being 
k Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. ●. 2.  in that expedition then made into Scotland, and of the retinue 
l Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. ●. 2.  of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex, (where the King himself was 
m Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. ●. 2.  also then in person) departed 
n Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. ●. 2.  thence without leave; for which cause, command 
o Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3. Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. ●. 2.  was sent to the Sheriffs of the Counties of Worcester, Essex, Hereford, Cambridge, Norfolk, and Hereford, to seize his Lands. After which he lived not many years; for it appears 
p 〈…〉 , that in 3 Edw. 2. he departed this life, being then seized 
q 〈…〉  of the Manors of Welcomstow in Com. Essex, Stretford in Com. Wiltes. Newton in Com. Heref. Abbodeley in Com. Wigorn. Flamstead in Com. Hertf. Maud Castle, and divers Lands in Co●went in the Marches of Wales; Saham, with the Hundreds of Weyland and Grimehow in Com. Norf. Kirtling in Com. Cantabr. As also of Carnton and Bli●●ton in Cornub. Moreover, that Maud his Wife was, together with himself, Enfeoffed 
r 〈…〉  of the Manors of Neketon, Parva-Cressingham, and certain Lands in Wrotham; and that Alice, the Widow of Thomas Leybourne was found 
s 〈…〉  to be his Sister 
t 〈…〉  and Heir, and at that time twenty six years of age. Which Alice, soon after married 
u 〈…〉  to Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, and surviving him, had 
x 〈…〉  the Manor of Hanslape in Com. Buck. Lighthorne, Beausale, Haseley, Claverdon, Berkswell, with the third part of the Templars Manor in Warwick and Shireburne; as also divers Knights Fees in that County assigned 
y 〈…〉  to her, for her Dowry: Likewise, that in 10 Edw. 2. she gave 
z 〈…〉  a Fine of Five hundred marks for Licence to marry William la Zouch of As●●uy in Com. Leic. whom she accordingly had 
a 〈…〉  to her Husband.   

Verdon.  
AT the time of the General Survey, Bertram de Verdon 
Bertram 1.  (being of French extraction) possessed 
a Domesd. Buck.  Ferneham in Buckinghamshire; since most commonly known by the name of Farneham- Royal, being held 
b Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 71.  by grand Serjeanty, viz. by the service of providing a Glove, upon the day of the King's Coronation for his right hand, and to support his right arm, the same day, during the time that the Royal Sceptre is in his hand.  
To this Bertram succeeded Norman de Verdon, 
Norman.  who took to Wife 
c Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Ox●●. Plac de T Mich. 9 Joh. Rot. 4. Oxon.  Lesceline, the Daughter of Geffrey de Clinton, Lord Chamberlain 
d Regist. de Kenilworth.  and Treasurer 
e Regist. de Kenilworth.  to King Henry the First, and had 
f Ibid. p. 139.  with her in marriage, as it seems, the Lordship of Brandon in Com. Warr. where was anciently a Castle, built, as it is probable, by the same Norman. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, that in 5 Steph. he gave 
g Rot Pip. 5 Steph. Laic.  one hundred shillings to the King, for Livery of those Lands in Leicestershire, which were of his own Inheritance.  
To him succeeded Bertram de Verdon, 
Bertram 2.  his Son and Heir, whose principal Seat was in Staffordshire, as it seems by that Certificate 
h Lib. Rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Staff.  in 12 Hen. 2. whereby he signifies his Knight's Fees, which were at that time no more than two in number. But it is very like, that he had his residence in Warwickshire, for the greatest part of that King's Reign, at his Castle of Brandon; for it is evident 
i Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Warr. & Loic. , that he was Sheriff of that County and Leicestershire, from the sixteenth of Henry the Second, until the thirtieth of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
In 24 Hen. 2. this Bertram, being 
k Jorevall 1●26. n. 30.  with the King at Marleberg, was thence sent 
l Jorevall 1126. n. 30.  to those Ambassadors of the King of Spain (to whom the King, in his Great Council held at London a little before, had 
m Jorevall 1126. n. 30.  given dispatch) with his Letters, upon sundry concerns, whereof one 
n Jorevall 1126. n. 30.  was the King's safe conduct in that pilgrimage, which he had designed to S. james in Galicia, in regard that City lay within his Dominions.  
In 31 Hen. 2. he had the custody 
o Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. sub tit. Honor. Cestriae.  of the Honour of Chester, Hugh Kevelioe, Earl of Chester, being then dead, and Ranulph his Son within age, as it is like. And in 2 Rich. 1. attended 
p R. Hoved. 385 a. n. 50.  that heroic King into the Holy Land; where, being present 
q R. Hoved. 385 a. n. 50.  at that Agreement, which was made betwixt him and Tancred, King of Sicily (whose Country King Richard was to pass through) was one of those, who undertook 
r R. Hoved. 385 a. n. 50.  for the performance of what was covenanted on King Richard's part. And the next ensuing year, when 
s Ibid. 397 b. l. ●.  King Richard had taken the City of Acon (wherein the Queens of England and Sicily; as also the Daughter of the Emperor of Cyprus were 
t Ibid. 397 b. l. ●.  then Resident) he committed 
u Ibid. 397 b. l. ●.  it to his custody.  
This Bertram sounded 
x Men. Ang. Vol. 1. 314 a. n. 10.  the Abbey of Croxden in Com. Staff. for Gistercian Monks, in An. 1176. (22 Hen. 2.) and plentifully endowed 
y Men. Ang. Vol. 1. 314 a. n. 10.  it with Lands and Revenues; amongst which he gave 
z Ibid.  thereto the Church of Alveton (commonly called Alton) where his capital seat in that County was, (viz, the Castle there) and bestowed 
a Ibid. 388 b. n. ●0.  on the Monks of S. Mary's Abbey at York, the Church of Bosmorth, and two Hides of Land there. Moreover, 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 403 b. n. 40.  to the Hospital of S. john Baptist in Stanford in Com. Linc. he joined with Richard de Humet, in the Grant of that part of the Meadow there, which lies Northwards of the Bridge, and confirmed 
c Regist. de Kenilworth, p. 119.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, that Grant of the Church of Hethe in Com. Oxon. Which Lesceline, his Mother, had made to them. And departing 
d Jorevall. 1191. n. 50.  this life in An. 1192. (4 Rich. 1.) at joppa, in the Holy Land, was buried 
e Ibid. 912 b. n. 10.  at Acon.  
This Bertram had two Wives, the first Maud, Daughter 
f Regist. Pr. de Bredon.  to Robert de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, with whom her Father gave 
g Regist. Pr. de Novo. loco penès Joh. D. By●on, An. 1640.  in Frankmarriage four Knights Fees, viz. Crakemerse and Creyton, containing one Fee and an half; Fornewarke half a Fee; Nem Hall and Stanton half a Fee; Worthington and Newbold half a Fee, and Stanton- Harold the fourth part of a Knight's Fee; but by her he had no issue. His second Wife was Rohese 
h Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Warr. , but whose Daughter I find not; which Rohese survived him: And, in the tenth of Richard the First, gave 
i Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Warr.  twenty pounds to the King, for liberty to marry again.  
After the death of this Bertram, William Fitz-Richard (a great Man at that time in Warwickshire) in 7 Rich. 1. accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Warr.  for the Profits of his Lands, whilst he had the custody of them; and amongst his disbursements reckons 
l Ibid.  ten pounds laid out for the maintenance of those Soldiers and Servants, who were in his Castle at Alveton, for the half year preceding; as also 
m Ibid.  seven pounds more, for those who kept his Castle of Brandon, by the King's appointment.  
To this last mentioned Bertram succeeded Thomas de Verdon, 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, who married 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Oxon.  Eustachia, the Daughter of Gilbert Basset; and in 6 Rich. 1. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  a Fine to the King of three hundred marks, to have Livery of his Father's Lands and Castles; but in An. 1199. (9 Rich. 1.) he died 
p Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 912 b. n. 10.  in Ireland. After which, viz. in 2 joh. Gerard de Camvill gave 
q Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Linc.  a thousand pounds to the King, for the Guardianship of his Widow with her Lands, and Liberty to dispose of her in marriage unto Richard de Camvill his Son.  
To which Thomas succeeded 
r Mon. Angl. ut supra.  Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Brother, who in 6 joh. gave 
s Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Warr.  to the King one hundred pounds, as also a Courser and a Palfrey, for Livery of those Lands in Ireland, whereof his Father died seized. And the same year came to an Agreement 
t 〈◊〉. de diversis Com. 6 Joh.  with the before specified Richard de Camvill, and Eustachia, than his Wife, touching her Dowry out of the Lands of his Brother Thomas de Verdon, her former Husband: By which it was concluded, That the said Richard and she, should, inter alia, hold the Manor of Farnham in Com. Buck. and Hethe in Com. Oxon.  
Moreover, in 16 joh. upon the death of Roese de Verdon his Mother, he had 
u Claus 16 Joh. m 11.  Livery of those Lands in the County of Lincoln, which were of her Inheritance: And the same year paid 
x Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Warr.  fifty seven marks to the King, upon levying the Scutage of Poictou, in regard he did not attend him thither in that expedition. But in 18. joh. taking part with the rest of the Rebellious Barons, his Lands were seized 
y Claus. 18 Joh. m. ●.  by special Precepts to the Sheriffs of Warwick, Leicester, Stafford, Lincoln, Bucks, and O●on, (in which Counties they lay) and put into the hands of William de Cantil●pe, to hold during the King's pleasure. Howbeit, upon the death of that King (which happened the same year) he submitted 
z Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  to his Son King Henry the Third, and thereupon had Livery 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  of them in the first year of His Reign.  
Furthermore, in 2 Hen. 3. he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 2 H 3. Warr. & Leic.  two hundred marks to the King, in satisfaction for the sum of five hundred marks, in which his Father was indebted to the Exchequer, since he executed the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester in King Henry the Seconds time. In this year also, he became one of the Sureties 
c Rot. 〈◊〉. 2 H. 3. p. 1. m. 6. in dorso.  to the King, for Robert Marmion the younger, viz. That he should faithfully keep the Castle of Tamworth in Com. War. and bear true allegiance to the King. And in 5 Hen. 3. when 
d Mat Paris, in ●odem anno.  William de Fortibus, Earl of Albemarle, broke out in Rebellion; and having fortified 
e Mat Paris, in ●odem anno.  his Castle at Bitham in Com. Linc. wasted 
f Mat Paris, in ●odem anno.  the Country thereabouts, he attended 
g Mat Paris, in ●odem anno.  the King in person, at the storming and taking of that Castle; for which service he obtained the Kings Warrant for levying Escuage upon all the Knights Fees, which were held of him. And in 11 H. 3. procured a Charter 
h Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 4. Claus. 5 H. 3. i● dorso.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Brandon in Com. Warr.  
In 15 Hen. 3. he received Authority 
i Pat. 15 H. 3. m 6.  from the King, to take reasonable Aid of his Tenants, towards the payment of his debts. But the same year he died, leaving issue one sole Daughter 
k Rot. 〈◊〉 15 H. 3. m. 1.  his Heir, called Ro●ese; 
Ro●ese.  who in 16. Hen. 3. paid 
l Rot. Pip. 16 H. 3. Warr.  seventy marks for her Relief, and Livery 
m Rot. Pip. 16 H. 3. Warr.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; as also 
n Rot. Pip. 16 H. 3. Warr. , that she might not be compelled to marry; and, in case she should make choice of an Husband, it to be with the King's approbation. It seems she was then a Widow, but an Husband she had 
o Claus. 9 H. 3. m 3.  in the life time of her Father, viz. Theobald le Butiller, (a Branch of the Noble Family of the Butillers of Ireland;) for in 9 Hen. 3. the King much desiring that she should take to Husband this Theobald; writ 
p Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  specially to her, to recommend him for that purpose; and likewise 
q Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 3. , unto Nicholas her Father, earnestly desiring him to persuade her thereto.  
This Rohese being so great an Heir, though she matched with an Husband of a very Honourable Family, did not bear his surname, as it is generally usual for all married Women to do, but retained her own; and so did her Posterity (as I shall show anon;) and in her Seal) 
r Ex A●togr. penès Th●. Lucy de 〈…〉 Eq. A●r. An. 1637.  represented herself in the habit of that time, with her own Paternal Arms upon her Surcoat, viz. Frettè, in her right hand holding a Shield of the like; and in the left hand, another of her Husbands Arms.  
In 18 Hen. 3. she paid 
s Rot. Pip. 18 H 3. Warr.  a Fine of ten marks to the King, to be exempted from sending Soldiers into Wales; that being the time when the King himself marched thither against Richard Martial, Earl of Pembroke. Moreover, she founded 
t Mon. Angl●e. Vol. 1. 933●. n. 10.  the Abbey of Grace Dieu, for Monks of the Cistertian Order, within her Lordship of Beleton in Com. Leic. and plentifully endowed it; and departed ᵘ this life 4 Id. Febr. An. 1247. 31 Hen. 3. Whereupon john, her Son and Heir, called john de Verdon, paying 
x Mo●. Angl. Vol. 2. 912 b. n. 30.  a thousand and three hundred marks to the King, 
z Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 7.  had livery 
y Ibid.  of all those Lands, which by her death did so descend to him. She had also a younger Son called Nicholas 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , who had 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Manor of Clumore in Ireland, by the gift of john his Brother; but died 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  without issue: And a Daughter called Maud, Wife 
c Esc. 2 Ed. 1. ●. 61.  of john Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel.  
This john de Verdon 
john.  in 42 Hen. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
d Cart. 42 H. 3. m. 1.  for Free-Warren, to himself and his Heirs, in all his Demesne Lands at Newbold, Lutterworth, Butlesby, Cotesbache, and Kestyngton, in Comit. Leicest. And in 44 Hen. 3. upon 
e Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  the incursions of the Welsh, being 
f Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  one of the Barons-Marchers; was, amongst others, commanded 
g Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  to keep his residence in those parts. But after this; viz. in 48 Hen. 3. the King being constrained 
h Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  to stoop to those unreasonable Ordinances, which were framed at Oxford, by the Rebellious Barons; and to stand 
i Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  to the award, which Lewes King of France, should make, betwixt him and them; he was one of those who then undertook 
k Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  for the King. And in 50 Hen. 3. after the Battle of Evesham, in which the Rebellious Barons were totally vanquished, Kenilworth Castle excepted 
l Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso. , wherein some of them holding out, made divers bold excursions, and did much mischief in the Country, the King gave special Commission 
m Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  to this john, to raise forces in Worcestershire, to pursue those Rebels; it being about this time, that his Castle at Brandon (about six miles distant from Kenilworth) was demolished 
n Regist. de 〈◊〉. .  
But those Wars being at an end, in 54 H. 3. he was signed 
o Pat, 54 H. 3. m. 1●.  with the Cross, together with Prince Edward, in order to a voyage to the Holy-Land; who devoting themselves to that Warfare, painted a Cross on their Shoulders, as a Badge of their profession. And in 55 H. 3. went 
p H Knighton, ●438 n. 30.  accordingly.  
This john granted 
q 〈◊〉 autogt. penès Tho. 〈◊〉 Elgin●●.  to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, his Mansion House, Garden, and Court, situate in London, in Sholande. Which House, etc. Rohese his Mother had 
r Ibid.  by the Grant of Michael Belet, and married two Wives; First 
s Plac. de 〈◊〉 26 H. 3. T. Mich. 〈◊〉 12.  Margery the Daughter of Gilbert de Lacie, and Heir to Walter de Lacie her Grandfather; by which means the Castle of Webbe●ey, in Com. Heref. first came to this Family.  
The second, Alianore 
t Claus▪ 4 E. 1. in dorso. m. 8.  Daughter of ... And departed 
u Chron. Abb. d● Croxden.  this life upon the 12 Cal. of Novemb. An. 1274. (2 Edw. 1.) being then seized 
x Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 34.  of the moiety of the Manor of Emyas- Lacie in Com. Heref. and moiety of the Manor of Ludlow, in Com. Salop. as also of the Manor of Stoke- Say, in that County; Lutterworth, Cotesbach, Butlesby, in Com. Leic. and Wynelesford, in Comitat. Wiltes. leaving issue Theobald 
Theobald.  
y Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 34.  his Son and Heir, at that time twenty six years of Age; and the before-specified Alianore his second Wife surviving. Which Alianore in 4 Edw. 1. upon agreement 
z 〈…〉  betwixt this last mentioned Theobald, and her, had divers Lordships lying in the Counties of Warwick, and Leicester, assigned for her Dowry.  
This Thaobald, in 3 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, had livery 
a 〈…〉  of all those Lands, which descended to him both by his Father and Mother; paying 
b 〈…〉  an hundred pounds for his relief; and then bore the Office 
c 〈…〉  of Constable of Ireland. And in 10 Edw. 1. having paid 
d Rot. P●p. 10 E ●. Buck. & Bedf.  two hundred marks fine for livery of his Lands in that Realm, was 
* Rot. de Scutage Wall● 10 E. 1 〈◊〉 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales.  
In 12 Edw. 1. he obtained the King's Charter 
e 〈…〉  for divers Markets and Fairs, at several of of his Lordships in Ireland; viz. Lorme●●e, Inchelefer, Mydowe, Adleke, and Dyneleke, in the County of Methe; as also Dunbalke, and Roche, in the County of Limerick. But after this; scil. in 19 Edw. 1. he was 
f Plac Parl. 20 Edw 1. Rot. 4. i●. dorso. & Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 11.  arraigned for Treason, and divers other misdemeanours, at Bergavenny, before the King and his Council; and upon full hearing, had judgement 
g Plac Parl. 20 Edw 1. Rot. 4. i● dorso. & Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 11.  to be committed to Prison; as also to forfeit all his Royalties in the Lands of Emyas- Lacy. Howbeit, the King taking into consideration 
h Plac Parl. 20 Edw 1. Rot. 4. i●. dorso. & Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 11.  the good services of his Ancestors, done to himself and his Progenitors; and, because 
i Plac Parl. 20 Edw 1. Rot. 4. i●. dorso. & Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 11.  he acknowledged his Offence, and submitted himself, granted 
k Plac Parl. 20 Edw 1. Rot. 4. i● dorso. & Rot. ●in. 20 Edw. 1. m. 11. , that after his death, his Heirs should again enjoy those privileges; and for five hundred marks Fine, freed him of his Imprisonment.  
In 22 Edw. 1. upon those apprehensions of danger, which the King then had from the French, being one of the chief then summoned 
* Rot. Vascon▪ 22 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  to attend him with his advice in that great afair; he soon after received another precept 
l Ibid. m. 7. , to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, to sail with him into France.  
After which, viz. in 25 Edw. 1. he stood so well in favour, that he received Summons 
* Claus. 25 Ed. 1. in dorso, m. 26. , with the rest of the Earls and Barons, to attend Prince Edward (at that time the King's Lieutenant for the Realm of Scotland) at Newcastle upon Tine, upon St. Nicholas day, thence to march 
m Claus. 25 Ed. 1. in dorso, m. 26.  against the Scots. So likewise the next year following, 
n Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso, m. 6.  to be at Carlisle, well fitted with Horse and Arms to advance again into Scotland. And in 29 Edw. 1. was 
o Ex autogr. penès Thes. & Camer. Scac●.  one of the Barons, then sitting in the Parliament at Lincoln, who, by a public Instrument 
p Ibid. , under their Seals (sent to Boniface the eighth, than Pope) asserted the right of King Edward, as superior Lord of the whole Realm of Scotland.  
Moreover, in 34 Edw. 1. he was again summoned 
q Claus 34 E. 1. in dorso, m. 16. in codem ann.  to attend the King at Carlisle in the Quind. of the Nativity of St. john Baptist; thence to march into Scotland, against Robert de Brus, at that time assuming the title of King there. And having had Summons 
r Claus. de iisd. ann.  to Parliament, amongst the rest of the Barons, from 25 to 34 E. 1. inclusive, departed 
s Chron. Abb. de Croxden.  this life at his Castle of Alveton; on Sunday the Feast day of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Anno 1309. (3 Edw. 2.) whence his Corpse was carried 
t Ibid.  with great honour to the Abbey of Croxden, and there interred 
u Ibid.  on the fourth of the Ides of October next ensuing; leaving Theobald, 
Theobald 2.  at that time his Son and Heir; for john his eldest Son died 
x Ibid.  in Ireland, in his life-time; viz. 8 Id. junii, Ann. 1297. (25 Edw. 1.) Which Theobald, in Ann. 1298. (26 Edw. 1.) came 
Ibid.  out of Ireland, and received 
z Ibid.  the Honour of Knighthood the same year, 
a Ibid.  upon the Feast day of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, together with Sir Philip Barington, his fellow Soldier.  
Shortly after which he married 
b Ibid.  Maud the Daughter to Edmund Lord Mortimer of Wigmore (viz. 4 Cal. Aug. Ann. 1302. 30 E. 1.) And in 3 Edw. 2. performing 
c Rot. ●in. 3 Edw. 2.  his Homage, had livery of 
d Rot. ●in. 3 Edw. 2.  all his Father's Lands, being at that time twenty eight years of age.  
Shortly after which; viz. in 4 Edw. 2. he received Summons 
* Rot. Scoc. 4 edw. ●. in dorso, m. 5.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Roxborough, in Scotland, within a month after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, to march against the Scots. And in 6 Edw. 2. was constituted 
e Pat. 6 ●. ● p. 2. m. 12.  Justice of Ireland, having likewise the Lieutenancy 
f Pat. 6 ●. ● p. 2. m. 12.  of that Realm, and the Fee 
g Pat. 6 ●. ● p. 2. m. 12.  of five hundred pounds per annum, then granted to him. In which year Maud his Wife departing 
h Chron 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉.  this World at his Castle of Alveton, was honourably buried 
i Chron 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉.  in the Abby-Church of Crorden, before the Altar of St. Benedict, upon the Feast day of St. Dennis and his fellow Martyrs; Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and many other Nobles, being present 
k Chron 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉.  at her Funeral.  
And in 8 Edw 2. being 
l Claus. 8 Edw. 2. m. 34. in dorso.  then in Ireland, received command 
m Claus. 8 Edw. 2. m. 34. in dorso.  to make all possible haste into England, with what power he could raise: deputing 
n Claus. 8 Edw. 2. m. 34. in dorso.  some trusty person in his stead for to rule there in his absence (the Scots having then invaded 
o Th. Wal●. in Ann. 1315. p. ●2.  the North of England, and advanced almost as far as York) and to be 
* Rot. Scoc. 8 ●●w. 2 in dorso, m. 9▪  at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast day of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against them.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year 3 Non. Februar. Ann. 1315. he wedded 
p Chron A●b. de Cro●d. n.  to his second Wife, Elizabeth the Daughter of Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester (by joan of Acres Daughter to King Edward the first) Widow of Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster; 
q Ibid.  the marriage being solemnised at Bristol.  
This Theobald de Verdon was summoned 
r Claus de iisd. Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, whilst his Father lived; viz. in 28 Edw. 1. and afterwards till 9 Edw. 2. inclusive. And departing 
s Chron Abb. de Croxden.  this life at his Castle of Alveton, upon Tuesday 6 Cal. Aug. 10 E. 2. was buried 
t Ibid.  in the Abbey of Croxden, upon the 13 of October following: Elizabeth his Widow being then great 
u Esc. 10 E. ●. n ●9. & 71.  with Child; and afterwards, viz. on the Feast day of St. Benedict, delivered 
x Esc. 10 E. ●. n ●9. & 71.  of a Daughter named Isabel; he being then seized 
y 〈…〉  of the Castle of Alveton, with its appurtenances, in Com. Staff. of the Manors of Newbold, and Lutterworth, in Com. Leic. Farnham, with the Hamlet of Sere, in Com. Buck. Stoke- Verdon, in Comit. Wiltes. as also 
z 〈…〉  of the Castles and Manors of Webbeley, and Ewyas- Laci, in Com. Heref.  
By Maud his first Wife, he had issue 
a Esc. ut supra.  three Daughters, who were Coheirs; viz. joan, than thirteen years of age, Elizabeth ten, and Margaret seven. Which Daughters were afterwards thus married; viz. 
b Rot ●in. 3 Edw. 3. m. 6. Chron. Abb de Croxden.  joan to Thomas the Son and Heir of Thomas Lord Furnival; who died in Childbed 6 Non. Octob Ann. 1334, (8 E. 3.) being then about thirty years of age: whereupon, on the 7 Ides of january following, she was honourably interred 
c Rot ●in. 3 Edw. 3. m. 6. Chron. Abb de Croxden.  in the Abbey Church of Croxden, before the high Altar, betwixt Nicholas de Verdon, Son to the founder of that Abbey, 
d Rot ●in. 3 Edw. 3. m. 6. Chron. Abb de Croxden.  and john de Verdon her Great-grandfather, by Richard Shepesheved, the then Abbot there. For, on the South side (a part) before those two Altars, were interred 
e Ibid.  Theobald her Grandfather, Theobald her Father, and Theobald her Son, who died an Infant; there being present 
f Ibid.  at her Funeral the Abbots of Burton, Cumbermere, Delacres, Hilton, and Beauchief, with the Priors of Wirksop, and Ecclesfield.  
The second Daughter Elizabeth, wedded 
g Rot. Fin. ut supra.  to Bartholomew de Burghersh; and Margery the third, first, to 
h Rot. Fin. ut supra.  William le Blunt; afterwards to 
i Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  Marcus Husee; and lastly to 
k Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 83.  john Crophull.  
By Elizabeth de Burgh his second Wife, he had only issue one Daughter called Isabel (born after his death) and afterwards wedded to Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby.  
Amongst which Daughters, the Lands of this great Family, being afterwards divided; joan, the eldest, had 
l Claus. 2 E. ●. m. 11.  for her purparty the Castle of Alveton, with its Members; viz. Wotton, Stanton, Farleye, Rammesovere, Cotene, Bradeleye, Spenne, Denston, Strongshull, Shene, Wytstone, and Bedulf, all in Com. Staff, Elizabeth, 
m Ibid. , the Castle of Emyas- Lacie, with its appurtenances, in Com. Heref, and the Manor of Stoke upon turn, in Com. Salop. Margery 
n Ibid.  the Castle of Webbele, in Com. Heref. and the Manor of Hethe, in Comit. Oxon. And Isabel 
o Ibid.  certain Lands in Lodelowe, in Com. Salop. as also 
p Ibid.  the Manor of Balterdeleye, in Com. Staff. with divers Lands in Bokenhale, and Fenton, in that County.  
But Elizabeth, his second Wife surviving him, had for her Dowry an assignation 
q Claus. 10 H. ●. m 19  of the Manors of Newbold, Lutterworth, and certain Lands in Cotesbache, in Com. Leic. the Manor of Farneham, and Hamlet of Sere, in Comitat. Buck. as also the Manor of Braundon, with its members, and Hamlet of Bretford; and likewise forty shillings yearly Rend out of the Manor of Fleckno, in Com. Warw. with the Manor of Stoke- Verdon, and certain Lands in Wynelesford, in Comitat. Wilts.  
It is observable, that this great Lady (who held these Lands thus in Dower) styled herself in all those Grants 
r Ex A●togr. in Offic. A●mor●m. , which she made in her Widowhood, Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare; retaining the surname of her first Husband, a person of higher dignity than Verdon (a custom still continued by great Ladies) and yet calling herself Domina de Clare, not willing that her paternal name should be forgot.  
By the last Will and Testament 
s 〈◊〉 ●. 164 b.  of this Elizabeth, bearing date 25 Sept. Ann. 1355. (29 Edw. 3.) she bequeathed her body to be buried in the Monastery of Nuns, called Minoresses, without Aldgate, in the Suburbs of London; and gave a Legacy of an hundred and forty pounds to pray for the Souls of Sir john de Burgh, and Sir Theobald de Verdon her former Husbands; as also for Sir Roger Damorie, her last Husband; and all her honest servants which were either dead, or should die in her service; and this to be done with all possible speed after her decease. Moreover she gave an hundred marks to five Soldiers, who would be content within seven years' next after her decease, to make a journey to the Holy-Land, for the service of God, and destruction of his Enemies. And likewise farther bequeathed to those Minoresses without Algate, twenty pounds in money, with a Relic of Crystal a great Chalice of Silver, gilt; and two Cruets; one Vestment of white Cloth of Gold, with what belonged thereunto, three Clasps, with a thousand Pearls; and a Robe of Russet, with its apurtenances. Furthermore, to her Daughter Elizabeth Countess of Uister, she gave all the debt, due from her Son, Father to the said Elizabeth, at the day of his death. To her young Daughter Isabel Bardulf, a Cup of Gold; To Agnes her Sister a Cross of Silver: And to the Countess of At●oll, her Daughter, two Beds of Tanney. And afterwards, scil ... in Ann. 1360. departed 
t Ibid.  this life.   

Aquila.  
BEfore I begin to discourse of this Family, it will be fit to take notice, that this Surname, de Aquila, became originally 
a Ord. Vit. p 501. D. & 502. A. necnon, 5●5 C.  assumed from Aquila. in Normandy, of which an Ancestor to Gislebert was 
b Ord. Vit. p 501. D. & 502. A. necnon, 5●5 C.  an inhabitant: as also that the Town had that denomination 
c Ord. Vit. p 501. D. & 502. A. necnon, 5●5 C. , by reason an Eagle made her nest in an Oak growing there, when the Castle was first in building.  
And though I begin with Gilbert, I must not forget, that Eugenulf de Aquila, his Grandfather, was 
d Ib. 501. D. & 502. A. ut supra.  one of those valiant Normans, who arrived here with the renowned Duke William; and fight stoutly against the English, in that memorable Battle near Hastings in Sussex (wherein King Harold was slain, and Duke William thenceforth King of England) there lost 
e Ib. 501. D. & 502. A. ut supra.  his life.  
Moreover, that the same Eugenulf had issue three Sons; viz. Richer 
f Ibid. 545 C.  (which I take to be the same with Richard) Gislebert 
g Ibid. 649 C. , and Roger 
h Ibid. 479 B. , which Richer married 
i Ibid. 649 B.  judith Daughter of Richard de Abrincis, Sister of Hugh the first Earl of Chester, and taking 
Ibid 649. A.  part with King William against his rebellious Subjects of Maine, had the hard hap to be slain 
l Ibid 649. A.  in that War, in Ann. 1085. leaving issue two Sons, viz. Gislebert 
m Ibid. 690 A. ▪ and Egenulph 
n Ibid. 649 B. , and Maud a Daughter, Wife of 
o Ibid. 703 C.  Robert de Molbray, Earl of Northumberland; which Maud afterwards, whilst he was prisoner, by the permission of Pope Paschal, married 
p Ibid. 704. B. C.  again to Nigel de Albini, but at length was divorced.  
¶ This Gilbert 
Gilbert 1.  was possessed 
q Domesd. su●r.  of Weitlei, in Surrey, in King William the Conqueror's time: And, upon 
r Ib. 689 B. & 690 A.  that rebellion of the Normans, in Ann. 1090. (3 Will. Rufi) 
Ann 1090. 3 Will. Rufi.  against Robert Curthose their Duke; when Rouen was in danger to be lost, by the defection of the Inhabitants, he firmly adhered 
s Ib. 689 B. & 690 A.  unto him, and brought 
t Ib. 689 B. & 690 A.  him a Company of stout Soldiers, over the Bridge on the South part of that City.  
In that 
u Ord. Vit. 766. D.  War which King William Rufus had with Philip King of France, in Ann. 1097. (10 Will. Rufi, 
* Ord. Vit. 766. D.  at which time he wasted the confines of Chaumont) he was taken prisoner by the French: 
Ann. 1097. (3 〈◊〉.)  But he did not long continue in that restraint, as it seems; for the following year, after the King had gotten Maunt, he was constituted 
x 〈…〉  one of the Governors thereof.  
In 3 Hen. 1. 
Ann 11●2. (3 Hen 1.)  he was one of those that assisted 
y Ibid. f. 809. A.  in the destruction of that wicked and tyrannous man Robert de Belesme Earl of 〈◊〉 and Shrewsbury (the chief disturber of the peace of all England and Normandy:) and out of the great Devotion he had to the Abbey of St. Ebrulf at Utica, granted the 
z Ib. f. 777 C.  one moiety of his Town of Aquila thereto; so that Richer the Knight (whom I take to be his Son) should hold it of the Monks of that House; the other moiety which they had by the gift of Richer his Father, being by them held in Demesne.  
This Gislebert took to Wife 
a Ibid. 649. B.  juliana Daughter of Geffrey Earl of Mauritane; and by her left issue 
b Ibid. 649. B.  Richer, Eugenulf, Geffrey and Gislebert: of which, Eugenulf and Geffrey afterwards perished 
e Ibid. 845. ●. & 685. C.  in that lamentable Shipwreck with the Children of King Henry the first.  
¶ In Ann. 1118. (19 Hen. 1.) 
Ann. 1118. 19 Hen. 1.  this Richer 
Recher 1.  was one of those who took 
f Ibid. 843. C.  up Arms against the King, and endeavoured to restore William, Son of Robert Curthose to his Father's Honours: and when he saw the flame of Rebellion much spread in Normandy, demanded 
g Ibid. 845. A.  his Father's Lands in England; but the King denied 
h Ibid. 845. A.  him, saying 
i Ibid. 845. A. , that his Brothers Geffrey and Eugenulf (who were then Servants in his House) did expect them as their hereditary right. Whereupon in great discontent, he forsook 
k Ibid. & B. C.  the Court (then in Normandy) and hasting to K. Lewes of France offered 
l Ibid. & B. C.  to adhere to him against King Henry, if those his Lands which he had so demanded were not restored to him. Whereunto King Lewes answered 
m Ibid. & B. C. ; that if he would so do, he should have sixty stout Soldiers, and Almaric de Montfort fifty, to man his Castle of Aquila.  
Richer therefore well weighing this Offer, returned to King Henry, and moved 
n Ibid.  him again for those Lands; but prevailing not, went 
o Ibid.  away very sad. Howbeit on the morrow, Earl Rotro, his Uncle, coming to the King; and 
p Ibid.  earnestly importuning him therein; and withal, representing 
q Ibid.  to him, that this refusal might tend to the increasing of the Rebellion then begun, obtained 
r Ibid.  his desire: Of which good success, when Richard did hear, he was so much joyed that he went to King Lewes, with those Forces he had raised; and told 
s Ibid.  him, that he could not then perform his promise to him; for that King Henry had now restored to him all those Lands which he claimed; so that he ought, therefore, in all justice, to be faithful to him.  
Unto whom Lewes replied 
t Ibid. , Go, and I will do what I can.  
Presently therefore did 
u Ibid.  Richard go to his own House: whom King Lewes slowly followed 
* Ibid.  with his Army to the Gates of Aquila: which being discerned by the Inhabitants, they stood upon their guard; but (by what chance it was not known) there happened a sudden Fire; which, by the means of the Wind, raged so fiercely, that it soon consumed 
x Ibid.  the whole Town. Richard therefore, necessitated 
y Ibid.  by this misfortune, went again to King Lewes, and renewing 
z Ibid.  his agreement, gave 
a Ibid.  up his Castle to him. But after, became a Robber; 
Ann. 1119. (19 Hen. 1.)  and the next year following, having plundered 
b Ibid. 857. E.  Cise●, and being followed by the Neighbours, for the recovery of their goods, he turned 
c I●id.  back upon them with his armed men: which the people discerning, and that there was no Garrison at hand, whereunto they could fly for succour; espying a Wooden Cross, they all fell down before it; whereat he became so moved, that he suffered 
e Ibid.  them to go without any harm.  
But notwithstanding he stood thus reconciled to King Henry, whereby he repossessed his paternal Inheritance, he again, scil. in An. 1127. (28 H. 1.) 
Ann. 1127. (8 Hen 1.)  joined 
f 〈◊〉 884 C.  with Robert de Belesme, and other discontented persons, who took part with William Son of Curthose, beforementioned. 
Ann 1136. (1 Steph)  And afterwards associated 
g Ibid. 904. A.  himself with that famous Archer Robert Boel, as also with many other lewd companions, and did 
h Ibid. 904. A.  great mischief in Normandy, by plundering and robbing. 
Ann. 1127. (2 Steph.)  Yet at length, being alured 
i 〈◊〉 it. 909 C.  to King Stephen, by the gift of 〈◊〉; he assisted 
k 〈◊〉 it. 909 C.  him with all his power against his Norman Rebels.  
After this, 
Ann. 1●41. (6 Steph.)  in his return 
l ●rd. Vit. 923. B.  to England, with fifty Soldiers unarmed, he was surprised 
m ●rd. Vit. 923. B.  at Li●a, by Robert de Belesme notwithstanding they were on peaceable terms) and by him kept prisoner 
n ●rd. Vit. 923. B.  at Britoll for six Months; in which space Belesme much wasted his Lands, by Plunder and Fire: but ere long, he was relieved, 
o ●rd. Vit. 923. B.  and enlarged, through the power of Earl Rotro his Uncle: Howbeit, returning 
p Chron. Norm 987 A.  to his rapines, and rebellious practices, King Stephen compelled him to give Hostages 
q Chron. Norm 987 A.  for his better demeanour, and burned 
r Chron. Norm 987 A.  his Fort at Bonmokne, which was the harbour for his plundering crew.  
¶ There is no doubt, but that Gilbert de Aquila, Father of this Richard, had the Castle and Town of Pevensey, in Sussex, and a great part (if not all) of the Lands belonging thereto, by the Grant of King Henry the first; which escheated to the Crown by the rebellion of William Earl of Moreton and Cornwall, (of whom I have spoke under the title of Cornwall) and of which these were part: and that there upon they were called the Honour of Eagle; pevensey, Castle being the head thereof: For upon the Rebellion of this Richer de Aquila, in the time of King Henry the first, his Lands escheating to the King; Henry Duke of Normandy, Grandson and rightful Heir to King Henry (by Maud his Mother) in his composition 
s Jorevall. col 1038. n. 40.  with King Stephen, did assign 
t Jorevall. col 1038. n. 40.  both Town and Castle and whatsoever Richer de Aquila had of the Honour of Pevensey (for those are the words) unto William Son of that King. But this William, afterwards surrendering 
u M. Paris, in Ann. 1154.  them (together with Norwich) in An. 1154. (4 H. 2.) unto King Henry, upon the restitution 
* M. Paris, in Ann. 1154.  of all those Lands which were his Father Stephen's before he was King of England; that King (viz. Hen. 2.) gave them again unto this our Richard de Aquila, as it seems; for, that he was possessed of them, is manifest from these following instances.  
First, That in 5 Steph. he gave 
x Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Suss.  one mark and an half of Gold, for Licence to perform certain Covenants made betwixt him, and his Tenants in Sussex.  
Secondly, That in 12 Hen. 2. upon collection of the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, he then certified 
y ●od. Niger in Scace sub tit Sussex. 142.  that he held thirty five Knights Fees and an half of which he had been enfeoffed, in the time of King Henry the first.  
Thirdly, That he gave 
z Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. p 98●. b. n 70 & 983. ●.  to the Monks of Grestine, in Normandy, the Lands and Woods lying in his Manor of Willendone, in Sussex, with the Tithe of his Mill there; as also herbage in his ●orest, with many other privileges and benefits therein; and moreover 
a Ibid.  the Tithes of his Lordship and Castle of Pevenesel, and other Lands of great value in that County.  
This Richerius in 10 Hen. 2. was 
* Ex Regist. Archiep●s●. Cant. inter Collect. R Gl. S Hetaldi, decerptum.  one of those temporal Lords, who came to an accord with the King, touching their ancient rights and liberties. And gave 
b Ibid. p. 510 a. n. 30.  to the Knight's Hospitalars, his Lands of Tolt, and Colford; and his Woods at Winford: and departed 
c Chron. Anon. in bibls. Cott. Domitian. A. 8. 92. a.  this life, in Ann. 1176. (22 Hen. 2.)  
To whom succeeded Gilbert, 
Gilber● 2.  who in 6 R. 1. paid 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Suss.  twenty one pounds seven shillings six pence, for his Knight's Fees in Sussex, upon the Scutage then collected for the Redemption of King Richard.  
In 8 Ric. 1. he was one of those, who had 
e Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Ebot.  special discharges for the third Scutage of Normandy.  
Moreover, he confirmed 
f Mon. Angli●. Vol. 2. p. 638. b.  to the Canons of Begeham, in Sussex, all the Lands to them granted by Ralph de Dene, and Robert de Dene, his Son and Heir, founders of that Abbey (being of his 
g Cod. 〈◊〉 in Scace▪ ut supra.  Fee) and this for the health of the Soul of Richer his Father, Edeline his Mother, and Richer his Brother: unto which Grant Eugenulf 
h Mon. Angl. ut supra.  (an Ecclesiastic person) his Brother, was a Witness.  
He took to Wife 
i Testa de Nevil. Surr.  ... Sister 
k Testa de Nevil. Surr.  to William Earl Warren; and died in Normandy, in the sixth year of King john, as it seems; for in that year the King granted 
l Claus. 6 Joh. m. ●5.  to the Earl of Arundel, the custody of all his Lands and Fees in Sussex; as also all the Lands of his Mother. But shortly after; viz. in 9 joh. William Earl Warren gave 
m Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. ●.  three hundred marks for the custody of the same Lands, to the use of his Sister, widow to the said Gilbert.  
To this Gilbert, 
Gilbert 3.  last mentioned, succeeded 
n Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 12.  another Gilbert, who in 11 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
o Rot. Fin. 11 Hen. 3. m. 12.  of five hundred marks, for livery of his Lands: Which Gilbert founded 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 3●●●. n. 40.  the Priory of ●●chaelham in Sussex, for the health of his soul, and the Soul of Isabel his Wife; as also for the Souls of his Children, Brothers, and Sisters.  
What Children he had, I have not seen; but certain it is, that he was dead 
q Rot. Pip. 29 Hen. 3. Suss.  in 29 Hen. 3. and that Peter de Savoy (the Queen's Uncle) had then the custody of his 
r Rot. Pip. 29 Hen. 3. Suss.  Heir.  
It is affirmed by some 
s Camd, 〈◊〉. Suss.  that, for passing into Normandy, without the King's Licence, he forfeited all his Lands: Which is probable enough; for it appears that in 19 Hen. 3. the King granted 
* Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 14.  this Honour with all its appurtenances unto Gilbert Mareshal Earl of Pembroke. And in 25 Hen. 3. bestowed it 
t Pat. 25 H. 3. m. 2.  on Peter de Savoy, beforementioned, for his better support; to hold, only, during pleasure. Moreover, that in the 30 of his Reign, he bestowed 
u Cart. 30 H. 3. m. 9 in schedula.  on him the Inheritance thereof, together with the Castle of Pevenesel, and its appurtenances.  
But afterwards, 
x Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 24.  scil. in 53 Hen. 3. this whole Honour was given to Prince Edward and his Heirs, Kings of England; so that it should never be fevered from the Crown.   

Mohun.  
THE first of this ancient Family, of whom I find 
a Ex Vet. Cod. MS. penès Will. Morun eq●. aut. an. 1583.  mention, is Sir William de Mo●un, 
William 1.  the Elder; who accompanying 
b Ex Vet. Cod. MS. penès Will. Morun eq●. aut. an. 1583.  Duke William the Norman, in that famous adventure hither; as an expert Commander in his Army, had 
c Ex Vet. Cod. MS. penès Will. Morun eq●. aut. an. 1583.  then of his retinue, no less than forty seven stout Knights, of name and note; for which great service he obtained 
d Domesd. Lib. in iisd. Comi●●t.  the Lordships of Clehangre, in Com. Devon. Sutton in Com. Wilts. and fifty five more in Somersetshire. This William also enjoyed 
e Ex praf. Cod. MS. , (by means of the general Conquest than made of this Realm) the Castle of Dunstere, with the Lordships of Codecumbe, Mynnehesed, Culneton, Bruton and Bruham, in Com. Somers. Cadelegh, in Com. Devon.. and Whichford, in Com. War. with divers Knights Fees in several places; and having founded 
f Ibid.  a Priory at Dunster, made it a Cell 
g Ibid.  to that at bath in Somersetshire; giving 
h Ibid.  thereto the Church of S. George in Dunster, as also the Lordship of Alcumbe, with the Tithe of all his Vineyards and arable Lands at Dunster, and Karamton: and was buried 
i Ibid.  in the priory at bath.  
To which William succeeded another William; 
William 2.  who, with Agnes his Wife, gave 
k 〈…〉  the Church of Whichford to the Canons of Bridlington; King Henry the First confirming 
l 〈…〉  the Grant. He likewise gave 
m Ibid. 83 b n. 10.  to the Canons of Taunton, the manor of Lydeard: and left Issue 
n Ibid. 83 b n. 10.  another William, the third of that name.  
Which William, 
William 3.  being one of the great men, who adhered 
o R. Hored. 2●7 b. n. 50  to Maude the Empress, fortified 
p R. Hored. 2●7 b. n. 50  his Castle of Dunster, on her behalf; and in 3 Steph. breaking out in rebellion 
q Gesta Reg●s Steph. 945 B. & C.  against the King, did 
r Gesta Reg●s Steph. 945 B. & C.  much mischief, by frequent excursions in all that part of the Country; until 
s Gesta Reg●s Steph. 945 B. & C. , by the power of Henry de Tracy, and his Soldiers at Barstaple, he received a check. And in 6 Steph. was 
t Ibid. 956 B.  one of those, who, with David King of Scots, Robert Earl of Gloucester, and the rest of the Empresses friends, besieged Henry de Bloys Bishop of Winchester (Brother to King Stephen) in the Castle at Winchester; being at that time, in consideration of those his special services, made 
u Ibid. 956 B.  Earl of Dorset by the Empress.  
This William founded 
x Ex P●●f. Cod. MS.  the Priory of Bruton in Com. Somers. and having endowed 
* Ex P●●f. Cod. MS.  it with his Manors of Bruton, and Bruham; as also with divers other Lands, both in England, and Normandy, was 
y Ex P●●f. Cod. MS.  there buried; leaving Issue 
z Ibid▪ William 4.  William his son and heir, surnamed 
a Ibid▪ William 4.  Meschyn. Which William in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
b Lib. Rub. sub tit. Somers.  levying the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
c Lib. Rub. sub tit. Somers.  his Knights-fees, de veteri feoffamento, to be in number forty, and those de novo four. But in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
d Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 H. 2. Dors. & Somers.  for no more than forty one; nor in 
e Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Dors. & Somers.  8 R. 1. upon Collecting the second and third Scutage of Normandy.  
This William (the fourth) confirmed 
f ●x 〈◊〉. Cod. MS.  his Father's Grants to the Priory of Bruton; and was there likewise interred 
g ●x 〈◊〉. Cod. MS.  leaving Issue Reginald, 
Reginald 1.  who, in 4 joh. was required 
* Pat. 4 John m. 1. 〈◊〉 called Joa●e. Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. ●. 5.  by the King to accept of Lands in England, in exchange for his Lands at Lions, near Caen, in Normandy. And in 6 john having livery 
h Pat. 6 John m. 10.  of Dunstre Castle, and other the Lands of his Inheritance, took to Wife 
i Ex praef. Cod. MS.  Alice (or by some called joan), one of the sisters and heirs to William Bruere the younger; with whom he had for her purparty 
k Ex praef. Cod. MS. , the Manors of A●minster, Torre; (afterwards called Torre- Mohun) Bradworth, Uggeburgh, Little Cadelegh, with divers other Lands, and Knights-fees, lying in the Counties of Cornwall, Devon. and Somerset; as also the Advowson of the Abbey of Torre.  
Which Reginald 
Reginald 2.  departed 
l Claus. 1● Joh. p. 1. m. 4.  this life in 15 john; whereupon the wardship of (Reginald) his heir, with the benefit of his marriage, and custody of his Lands, was committed 
m Claus. 1● Joh. p. 1. m. 4.  to Henry Fitz-Count (i. e. Son to the Earl of Cornwall) Alice his widow then surviving, who had for her Dowry 
n Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 8. , the Manors of Thorre, Woggeburgh, Kadele, Hulborton, Acford, Braworthy, and Axminster in Com. Devon. the Manor of I'll, and iv s. seven d. ob. Rend issuing out of the Manor of Trence, in Com. Somerset assigned unto her: and was afterwards married 
o Claus. 12 H. 3. m. 5. & m. 10. Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  to William Paynell.  
This last mentioned Reginald, Son of Reginald (commonly called Reginald de Mohun the second) in 26 Hen. 3. was constituted 
p Pat. 26 H. 3. m. 7. M. Paris. in ann. 1525.  Chief Justice of all the Forests South of Trent. So likewise in 
q Pat. 36 H. 3. m. 1.  36 Hen. 3. and in 37 Hen. 3. made Governor 
r Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 23.  of Sauveye-Castle, in Leicestershire. Moreover, in 41 Hen. 3. he had summons 
s Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to attend the King at Bristol, well fitted with Horse and Arms; thence to march with him against the Welsh. And having founded 
t Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 928. n. 60. & 930. n. 40 & 50.  the Abbey of Nyweham, within the Precincts of his Lordship of Axminster, in Anno 1246. (30 Hen. 3.) and given 
u Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 928. n. 60. & 930. n. 40 & 50.  thereunto the Manor and Hundred of Axminster, as also C. Marks per Annum during his life, for the Fabric thereof; likewise 
x Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 928. n. 60. & 930. n. 40 & 50.  seven hundred Marks by his Testament, with the Advowson of the Church of Love-pitte; 
y Ex praef. Cod. MS.  died, as I guess, in 41 Hen. 3. leaving Issue by ... his first Wife, Sister 
z Ex praef. Cod. MS.  of Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex (with whom he had 
a Ibid.  in marriage the Manor of Strettele) john his son and heir: And by Isabel his second Wife, daughter 
b Ex praef. Cod. MS.  of William de Ferrer Earl of Derby (and one of the Coheirs 
c Ex praf. Cod. MS.  to Sibylla her Mother, Sister and Coheir to A●selm Mareshall Earl of Pembroke) William a younger son; who had 
d Ibid.  by the gift of his Father, the Manors of Ottery, Stoke- Fleming, Monketon, and Galmeton; which with other Lands were purchased 
e Esc. 1 E. 3. n. 51.  of William Fleming; as also 
f Esc. 1 E. 3. n. 51.  the Manors of Mildenhall, in Com. Wilts. and Greylkell, in Com. South. bought of others. But all I can farther say of this William, is; that he purchased 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 930 b. n. 50.  the Manor of Norton, and Hundred of Stratton, and gave 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 930 b. n. 50.  it to these Canons of Nyweham: and, that, by Beatrix his Wife, daughter 
i Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 43. ; of Reginald Fitz-piers, he had Issue 
k Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 43.  two daughters his heirs, viz. Elianore married to john de Carru, and Mary to john de Meryet; betwixt whom the Lands whereof he died possessed were afterwards shared 
l Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 43. ; Beatrix his Widow, having for her Dowry, an assignation 
m Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 9  of the Manor of Mildehale, in Com. Wilts Stoke- Fleming,. and Gulmeton, in Com. Devon. and Sturmyster- Marshal, in Com. Dors.  
I now come to john, 
john 1.  Son and Heir to the last mentioned Reginald. This john wedded 
n Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  joan the daughter 
o Ex praef. Cod. MS.  of Sir Reginald Fitz-piers; and died 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 930 b.  in Gascoigne, upon 
q Esc. 7 E. r. n. 13. Devon.  Sunday the Feast-day of St. Barnabas the Apostle 7 Edw. 1. leaving john 
r Esc. 7 E. r. n. 13. Devon.  
s Esc. 7 E. r. n. 13. Devon.  his Son and Heir, ten years of age; being then seized of the Manors of Dunster, Karampton, Codecumbe, Menhed, Ill- Briwere, and Kilveton, in Com. Somerset Torre- Mohun, Braworth, ●adeleye,; and Uggeburgh, in Com. Devon. Alianore his Wife surviving, who had 
t Ibid.  for her Dowry twenty seven Knights Fees, and a ninth part, in the Counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon.  
Which john 
john 2.  (called john the Second) in 22 E. 1. was 
u Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 9  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; so likewise in 
x Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso m. 20.  25 E. 1. In 
y Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  26 and 27 
z Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m. 16.  E. 1. he was in the Scottish-wars; and in the same twenty seventh year, gave 
a Pat. 31 E. 1. m. 35. Ex praef. cod. MS.  to the King all his Lands in Ireland, as well those within the County of Kildare, as otherwise; in exchange for the Manor of Long-Compton, in Com. War. to have to him the said john and Auda his Wife, Daughter of Sir Robert de Tibetot; and the Heirs male of their two bodies for ever. In 28 E. 1. he was first summoned 
* Claus. 28 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm:  
In 31 E. 1. he was again 
b Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 7.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  4 E. 2. And in 8 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
d Cart. 8 E. ●. n. 30.  for Free-warren, to himself and her the said Auda, throughout all their Demesn-lands in Garinge: and the same year had summons 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 E. ●. in dorso m. 9  to be at Barwick upon tweed, upon the Festival of our Lady, thence to march against the Scots.  
This last mentioned john 
john 3.  died 
f Esc. 4 E. 3. n. 35.  in 4 E. 3. being then seized of the Manors of Torre- Mohun, and Uggeburgh, in Com. Devon. Dunster, and Rilmeton, in Com. Somers. Gretwell, in Com. Southt. and Long-Compton, and Wycheford, in Com. War. leaving john 
g Esc. 4 E. 3. n. 35.  
john 4.  his Grandson (viz. Son of john his eldest Son, who died in his life time) his Cousin and next Heir, at that time ten years of age. Which john being in Ward 
h Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 37.  to Bartholomew de Burghersh, by the special instance 
i Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 37.  of him the said Bartholomew, obtained Livery 
k Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 37.  of his Lands in 15 E. 3. doing his Homage; though not 
l Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 37.  then of full age: being the same year 
m Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 2.  in the Scottish Wars. And the next ensuing year was 
n Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 26.  in that expedition then made into France, of the Retinue to the same Bartholomew. Moreover, in 18 E. 3. he had Livery 
o Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of his Lands in Ireland, which by the death of john his Grandfather hereditarily descended to him. And in 19 
p Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 7.  E. 3. served the King again in his Wars of France, in the retinue of the said Bartholomew, whose Daughter joan he had married. 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 390 b. n. 30.   
In 
r Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  21 and 
s Rot. Franc. ●2 ●. 3. m. 19  22 E. 3. he was again in those Wars: as also in 
t Rot. Vasc. 29 E. 3. m. 3.  29 E. 3. but then of the retinue 
u Rot. Vasc. 29 E. 3. m. 3.  with Prince Edward. And in 
x Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 11.  33 E. 3. in that expedition then made into Gascoigne.  
In 43 E. 3. he was again 
y Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m. 13.  in the Wars of France; being then of the retinue 
z Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m. 13.  with john of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster: And in 47 E. 3. in 
a Rot. Al●m. 47 E. 3. m. 26.  that expedition made into Flanders: in which year he had 
* Cl●us. 47 ●. 3. in dorso.  his last summons to Parliament.  
When he died, I cannot certainly find; but that he left Issue 
b Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m. 5.  three Daughters his Heirs: viz. 
c Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 8.  Philippe married to Edward Duke of York; Elizabeth to William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury; and Maude to john Lord Strange of Rnocking.   

Pomerai.  
AT the time of the general Survey made by King William the Conqueror, Ralph de Pomerai 
Ralph.  did then possess 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. come.  two Lordships in Somersetshire; viz. Stowei and Are; and fifty eight, (or the greatest part of them) in Com. Devon. whereof Berie (afterwards called Berie- Pomerai) was one, being the head of that Barony.  
To this Ralph succeeded William; who, 
William.  in An. 1102. (3 H. 1.) gave 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 115 b. n. ●0.  to the Monks of Gloucester his Lordship of Berie, in Com. Devon. for the redemption 
c Ibid.  whereof, Gozeline his Brother, afterwards granted 
d Ibid.  to them Seldene; for which, at length, they got 
e Ibid.  Hope- maylesel, by the consent of King Henry the First.  
This William de Pomerai had a Son 
f Ibid. 〈◊〉. n. 60.  called Ethelward, said 
g Ibid. 〈◊〉. n. 60.  to have been Founder of the Abbey of Buckfast, in Com. Devon. To which William succeeded 
h Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Devon.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir; who in 11 H. 2. paid 
i Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Devon.  seven l. xij s. uj d. for the Scutage of Wales. And, in 12 H. 2. upon 
k Lib. Rub. sub tit. Devon.  the Assessment of that Aid, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
l Lib. Rub. sub tit. Devon.  his Knights-fees to be in number thirty one and an half, a twenty sixth, and twenty eighth part; for which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
m Rot. Pip. ●4 H. 2. Devon.  xxj l. v s. uj d. Moreover, in 33 H. 2. upon collection of the Scutage of Galwele, he answered 
n Rot. Pip. ●3 H. 3. Devon.  xxxj l. xviij s. iv d. in regard he was 
o Rot. Pip. ●3 H. 3. Devon.  not then in that Expedition. And in 6 R. 1. gave a fine 
p Rot. 6 Pip. R. 1. Deu.  of seven hundred Marks, for Livery of his Lands in this Realm and elsewhere; and for 
q Rot. 6 Pip. R. 1. Deu.  obtaining the King's favour. Furthermore, in 9 R. 1. he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Devon.  one hundred and forty Marks for Livery of his Lands, whereof he had been dispossessed, because 
s Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Devon.  he came into England without the King's licence. Likewise, in 6 joh. he gave 
t Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Co●●u●.  sixty Marks to be repossessed of his Land of Ridwari, in as full a measure as his Father enjoyed it, at the time when he entered the Castle of S. Michael's Mount in Cornwall; for which cause he was 
u Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Co●●u●.  dispossessed thereof, and bestowed 
x Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 551 a. n. 40.  on the Knights Hospitallers, the Church of S. Maderi, in Com. Cornub. (whereupon it afterwards belonged 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 551 a. n. 40.  to their Preceptory at Trehigh.)  
But in 9 joh. this Henry 
Henry.  being dead 
z Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 2. ; Henry his Son, by Maude 
a Cod. MS. penès Will. Mohan. Eq. Aut. an. 158●.  de Vitrei, his Wife, gave a Fine 
b Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of six hundred Marks for Livery of his Lands; of which sum Alice de Valletort paid 
c Rot. Fin. 10 Joh. Devon.  four hundred Marks: and in 13 joh. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, then levied at two Marks, paid 
d Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  sixty three Marks, and eleven shillings, for thirty one knights fees, and two parts. In 16 joh. this Henry was joined with john de Erlegh, in the Governourship 
e Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Castle of Exeter, and Shrivalty 
f Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 2.  of Devonshire: And standing loyal to the King in the time of that great defection, (viz. in 17 joh.) obtained a grant 
g Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of all the Lands of Roger de Raymes, in Com. Devon. But it seems he fell off again; and yet returned to obedience within less than the space of one year: for in 18 joh. (13 Sept.) giving security 
h Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  for his future fidelity, the King commanded 
i Claus. 18 Joh. m. 2.  a restitution of his Lands, which had been seized for that offence: and then also had Livery of the Lands of Andrew Vitrei, in Cornwall. And in 6 Hen. 3. departed 
k Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 1●.  this life; whereupon the Wardship of his Heir, called also Henry, was committed 
l Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 1●.  to Ralph de Trublevil.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  coming of age 
m Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  in 16 Hen. 3. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands: but died in 21 Hen. 3. as it seems; for then Margaret his widow, for a fine 
o Rot. Pip. 21 H. 3. Devon.  of four hundred Marks, obtained a grant 
p Rot. Pip. 21 H. 3. Devon.  of the Wardship of his Heir; as also of his Lands; (whose name was Henry) and likewise an assignation 
q Claus. 21 H. 3. m. 15.  of her Dowry.  
In 42 Hen. 3. this last mentioned Henry 
Henry.  had summons 
r Claus. 4● H. 3. m. 11.  (amongst other of the great men of that time) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the Hostilities of the Welsh; and in 48 Hen. 3. obtained pardon 
s Pat. 48 H. 3. ●. 16.  for his actings in the Troubles of that time. But in 49 Hen. 3. being 
t Esc. 49 H. ●. n. ●. ; again in Arms against the King, his Lands were extended 
u Esc. 49 H. ●. n. ●. , and departed 
x 〈◊〉 ● E. 1. n. 62.  this life in 9 E. 1. leaving Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir sixteen 
y 〈◊〉 ● E. 1. n. 62.  years of age; married 
z 〈◊〉 ● E. 1. n. 62.  in his Father's life-time; whose Wardship, viz. of his Body and Lands, was granted 
a Rot. Pip. 10 ●. 1. De●●●.  to Geffrey de Camvil for two hundred pounds. Which Henry, in 15 E. 1. arrived 
b Esc. 15. E. 1. n. 72.  to his full age on Friday next after the Feast of Pentecost: and the same year had pardon 
c Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 3.  for his Scutage, upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, by reason he had been personally in the King's Army there (viz. in 10 E. 1.) though he was then in minority.  
Furthermore, in 25 E. 1. he attended 
d 〈…〉  the king in his expedition at that time made into Flanders: and in 27 E. 1. was found 
e 〈…〉  to be one of the next heirs to Roger de Valletort; 
f 〈…〉  but departed this life in 33 E. 1. being then seized 
g 〈…〉  of the Manor of Tregony in Cornwall, as belonging to the Manor of Bery, in Com. Devon. which, together with some others, he held in Capite by Barony. He likewise 
h 〈…〉  died seized of the Manor of Stokeley-Pomerai, in Com. Devon. held also in Capite of the King by the service of Borony: as also 
i 〈…〉  of the Manor of Birie, by the service of Barony; and moiety of the Manor of Hurberton by the service of Barony; and moiety of Brixham, (a member of Hurberton) all in Com. Devon. leaving Henry 
Henry.  his Son 
k 〈…〉  and Heir fourteen years of age. Which Henry, in 14 E. 2. ratified 
l 〈…〉  the grant of the Manor of Tale, made by josceline his Uncle, and Henry his Father, to the Monks of Ford.  
This last mentioned Henry, in 12 E. 3. being 
m 〈…〉  then a Knight, and one of the Cousins 
n 〈…〉  and Heirs to Roger de Valletort; by his Deed 
o 〈…〉  bearing date 15 February the same year, released to Prince Edward, eldest Son to the King, and then Duke of Cornwall; all his right and title to the Castle and Manor of Trematon in Cornwall; belonging by right of descent unto him, from the said Roger de Valletort: in consideration 
p 〈…〉  whereof the king granted 
q 〈…〉  to him and his Heirs, an Annuity of forty pounds per annum, to be paid out of the Exchequer. In 41 Hen. 3. this Henry de Pomerai doing his Homage, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of thirty eight Knights Fees in Birie and Hurberton; as also of the Manors of Birie and Stokesly- Pomerai, and moiety of the Manors of Hurberton and Brixham; of which he had an estate 
s 〈…〉  in Fee-tail to himself, and the heirs male of his body.  
From whom descended Sir john Pomerai Knight, who departed 
t 〈…〉  this life in 1 Hen. 6. then seized 
u 〈…〉  of the Manor of Stokesly- Pomerai, and moiety of the Manors of Hurberton and Brixham, in Com. Devon. leaving joan the Wife of Sir Thomas Pomerai Knight, Daughter of joan, one; and john Cole Esquire, Son of Margaret, another Sister of the faid Sir john Pomerai, his Cousins 
x 〈…〉  and next Heirs.  
As to the Barony, whereof this Family was anciently possessed; I do not find, that after King Hen. 3. time, they ever had the benefit of Peerage, or place in Parliament by it; though the Capital seat thereof, viz. Birie, so held by that service, continued to them; it being evident, 
y Pat. ● H. 6. ●. 2. m. 25.  that in 11 Hen. 6. Edward Pomerai Esquire was then seized thereof.   

Aubervill.  
OF this name, the first I have met with, is Roger de Aubervill 
Roger.  (alias Otburvill) who at 
a Domesd. ●●b. in iisd. comitat.  the time of the general Survey made by King William the Conqueror, held four Lordships in Essex, and fourteen in Suffolk; William de Aubervill 
William.  then 
b Domesd. ●●b. in iisd. comitat.  likewise possessing Berlai in Hertfordshire.  
To one of these succeeded Hugh de Aubervill; 
Hugh.  who departing 
c Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Kent.  this life in 5 Steph. Turgis de Abrincis gave 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Kent.  three hundred Marks of silver, with one Mark in gold, and a Courser, for the marriage of his Widow and Wardship of William his Heir.  
Which William, for 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 622 b. n. 20. etc.  the health of the Soul of King Hen. 2. and for 
f Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 622 b. n. 20. etc.  the Souls of William de Aubervill 
William.  his Son, Emme his Daughter, Hugh his Father, Wynanc his Mother, Ranulph'de Glanvill Justice of England, and Berta his Wife; and for 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 622 b. n. 20. etc.  the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of Maud his wife (the eldest 
h Ibid. 246 b. n. 10.  of the three Daughters, and Coheirs of the same Ranulph) Founded 
i Ibid. 622 b. ●. 20.  the Priory of Langedone in Kent for Canons of the Premonstratensian Order. To which last mentioned William, succeeded Hugh de Aubervill 
Hugh.  his Son 
k Ibid. 246 b. n. 20. , who died in 
l Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Kanc.  14 joh. whereupon William de Ainesford gave 
m Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Kanc.  one thousand and two hundred Marks for the Wardship of his Heir, and benefit of his Marriage; with the Marriage 
n Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Kanc.  of joan the Widow of the said Hugh. But the next ensuing year William Briwer, for 
o Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  the sum of One thousand Marks, obtained 
p Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  the same Wardship; and in 17 joh. received command 
q Claus. 17 Joh. m. 29.  from the King to make Livery of those Lands to William de Averenches, they being 
r Claus. 17 Joh. m. 29.  of his Fee. The name of which Heir was 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 246 b. n. 20.  William de Aubervill; 
William.  which William had issue one sole Daughter 
t Ibid. n. 30. Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  and Heir, called joan, who became the Wife 
u Ibid. n. 30. Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  of Nicholas de Crioll.   

Giffard of Brimsfeild.  
IN the Conqueror's time Osbert Giffard 
Osbert.  held 
a Domesd. in iisdem come.  one Lordship in Berkshire, one in Oxfordshire, three in Cornwall, one in Dorsetshire, ten in Wiltshire, and four in Gloucestershire, whereof Brimsfeild was one.  
Unto this Osbert succeeded Helias Giffard, 
Helias. (1)  who first, scil. in An. 1086. (19 W. C.) gave 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. p. 111. n. 60.  part of his Woods, with three Borderers unto the Abbey of S. Peter at Gloucester: And after, scil. in An. 1121. (22 Hen. 1.) his Land 
c Ibid.  of Bocholt, with the Woods belonging thereto; Ala his Wife joining 
d Ibid.  with him in the grant.  
To him succeeded another Helias, 
Helias. (2)  who gave 
e Ibid. p. 113 a.  to the same Abbey his Lordship of Cronbam: and afterwards for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Berta his Wife, gave 
f Ibid. p. 112 a. 112. b.  thereunto the Church of S. Mary at Boytone; the Church of S. George at Orchestone; and the Chapel of S. Andrew at Wynterborne, with the Lands and Tithes thereto belonging; all which Walter his Son Confirmed 
g Ibid.   
This Helias gave 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 529 a. n. 30.  likewise to the Knights-Templars one Hide of Land at Aldeburhe, and had issue Helias; who, upon the Death of his Father, paying One hundred Marks for his relief, had Livery 
i Rot. Pip. 5 H. 2. Glo●●.  of his Lands.  
To this second Helias succeeded Helias 
Helias (3)  the third; who in An. 1167. (13 H. 2.) with Berta his Mother, gave 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 119 b. n. 60.  unto those Monks of S. Peter viij l. Lands in Willingwike, in exchange for Cronham, which his Father had formerly given when he was shorn a Monk in that Abbey.  
This last mentioned Helias in 12 H●n. 2. upon assessing the Aid for marrying of Maud the King's Daughter, certified 
l Lib. Rub. in 〈◊〉. Wilts.  that he held nine Knights Fees: and the same year gave 
m Rot. Pip. 12 Hen. 2. Glouc.  One hundred Marks fine for Livery of his Inheritance.  
In 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
n Rot. Pip. 14 Hen. 2. Wilts.  nine Marks upon collection of the Aid above mentioned: and died in 2 Ric. 1. whereupon William marshal gave One hundred forty Marks for the custody of his Lands.  
To him succeeded Thomas Giffard, 
Thomas.  who in 6 R. 1. paid 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Wilts.  ix l. levying the Scutage for the King's redemption.  
After this, scil. in 13 john, another Helias Giffard, 
Helias (4).  upon levying 
p Rot. Pip. 13 John. Wilts.  the Scutage of Wales answered 
q Rot. Pip. 13 John. Wilts.  for those nine Knights Fees above mentioned: which Elias took part with the rebellious Barons against King john, as it seems; for it appears 
* Claus. 18 Joh. m. 7.  that in 18 john all his Lands lying in the Counties of Wilts. Northh. Glouc. Somers. Dors. Oxon. and Berks. were by that King given to Bartholomew Pe●he: But, upon that settlement of Peace with King Henry the Third, restitution being made to all that submitted thereto, he re-enjoyed his Estate.  
In 2 Hen. 3. upon the Assessment of another Scutage he paid 
r Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Wilt●.  eighteen Marks for the same nine Knights Fees. And in 26 Hen. 3. gave 
* Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Glou.  Seventy Marks to the King to be excused from attending upon him into Gascoigne.  
The Inquisition 
s Esc. 33 H. 3. ●. 53. Wilts.  taken after his death, in 33 Hen. 3. says, that he died seized of the Manor of Win●e●borne in Wiltshire, that being the head 
t Esc. 33 H. 3. ●. 53. Wilts.  of his Barony, as also 
u Esc. 33 H. 3. ●. 53. Wilts.  of the Manors of Serinton, and Aystone; his Son and Heir being th●n 
w Esc. 33 H. 3. ●. 53. Wilt●.  seventeen years of age. During whose minority the Queen had a Grant 
* Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 9  of his Lands towards the maintenance of Prince Edward.  
Which Heir, called john, 
john.  in 41 Hen. 3. was commanded 
‖ Claus. 〈◊〉 H. ●. m. 6.  to be at 〈◊〉 on the Octaves of S. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to march into South-Wales, against Lewelin ap Griffyn, then in Arms. And the next year following, to be at 
† Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 11.  Chester on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, to oppose the incu●sions of the Welsh. Moreover, in 46 Hen. 3. to 
* Claus. 46 H. a. in dorso. m. ●.  march with Prince Edward into Cheshire for prevention of mischief from the Welsh, Ranu●ph Earl of Chester (who kept them much in awe) being then newly dead.  
In 47 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
x Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 5.  Governor of S. Briavel's-Castle, and of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. But soon after, taking part with the rebellious Barons, was 
y MS. in 〈◊〉. Bodl. 8. v. 8. Th. f. 136a.  one of those whom the Archbishop of Cant●rbury commanded to be excommunicated, for their great depredations in 48 Hen. 3. This john, being 
z MS. in Bib. Bodl. Med 20. 119 b.  also, the same year, in the Battle of Lewes against the King; and there taken Prisoner, was rescued 
a MS. in Bib. Bodl. Med 20. 119 b.  before the end of the Fight. After which he tell off from those Barons, and fought 
b Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 5. Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  valiantly against them in the Battle of Evesham, where the King was most happily delivered, for which respect he obtained pardon 
c Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 5. Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 46.  for his former misdoings.  
In 55 Hen. 3. Maude Longespe (Widow 
d Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 7.  of William Longespe, Son of William Earl of Salisbury, and Daughter 
e Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 7.  and Heir to Walter de Clifford) having by her Letters made 
f Pat. 55 Hen. 3. m. 19  a grievous complaint to the King, that this john Giffard had taken her by force from her Manor-house at Kaneford, and carried her to his Castle at Brimmesfeild, and there kept her in restraint. He, being thereupon sent 
g Pat. 55 Hen. 3. m. 19  for by the King; and told what was informed against him, denied 
h Pat. 55 Hen. 3. m. 19  the charge; saying that he took her not thence against her will; and tendered 
i Pat. 55 Hen. 3. m. 19  to the King a Fine of Three hundred Marks for marrying her without his licence: of which the King accepted 
k Pat. 55 Hen. 3. m. 19 , upon condition that she made no farther complaint.  
In 9 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
l Rot. Cart. 9 E. 1. ●. 4●.  for Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Sherton, Aishton, Winterborne, Giffard, Horcheston, and Brochton in Com. Wilts. Beggeworth, Stonehouse, Rokhampton, Stoke- Giffard, and Tettebury, in Gloucestershire, Bilowe and Manitone, in Herefordshire; Cor●ham, and Columptone, in Shropshire; and Brenties in the Marches of Wales (some of which Lordships he held in right of the said Maude his Wife.)  
Moreover in 10 Edw. 1. he was 
m Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition then made by Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester against Lewelin Prince of Wales, who had then wasted the Lands of Rese ap Meredith, at Cardigan, and Stradewy, for that he had adhered 
n Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  to King Edward. And observing 
o Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  that Lewelin, marching with his Forces towards Buelth, was gone from the body of his Army, with a small party; he joined 
p Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  with Edmund Mortimer and flew 
q Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  him: and having so done, sent his head to the King, who forthwith caused 
r Thomas Wals. in an. 1285. Rot. de Scutag. Wal. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  it to be set upon the Tower of London, and crowned with Ivy.  
In 11 Edw. 1. for 
s Monast. Anglic. 540 b.  the health of his soul, and the soul of Maude de Longespe sometime his Wife, he founded 
t Monast. Anglic. 540 b.  a Cell for 12 Monks in the Suburbs of Oxford: which Monks he brought 
u Monast. Anglic. 540 b.  thither from the Abbey of Gloucester; whereupon that Cell had the name of Gloucester- Hall. And in 16 Edw. 1. was 
* 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Wales.  
In 18 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
w 〈…〉  Governor of Dynavore Castle, in Wales, for term of his life: and in 22 Edw. 1. went 
* 〈…〉  into Gascoigne, in the King's service.  
In 25 Edw. 1. the King, being 
x 〈…〉  in Flanders, and Prince Edward in his absence made Lieutenant 
y 〈…〉  here; this john, together with the Bishop of London, and some other of the Nobility, were constituted 
z 〈…〉  Governors and Directors at that time to the Prince.  
And the same year, upon that reconciliation 
a 〈…〉  made betwixt the King and those great men, who then stood 
b 〈…〉  up for another confirmation of the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest; he was 
c 〈…〉  one of the Barons, who undertook; and, for more security, gave Oath, for the indemnity of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, and Essex, than Constable of England, Roger Bigod Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England, and other the principal persons that stickled therein.  
But, about two years after, scil. 27 Edw. 1. he died 
d Ex Coll. Ro. Glou. S.  at Boytone in ... upon the fifth Calends of june, and was buried 
e Ex Coll. Ro. Glou. S.  at Malmesbury, being then seized 
f Esc. 27 E. 1. n. 55. Salop.  in his own right of the Manor of Brimmesfield, in Gloucestershire, as also of the Town of Buerford, and Hamlet of Seynat, near to it, in Oxfordshire. And 
g Esc. 27 E. 1. n. 55. Salop.  in right of Maude de Longespe, sometime his Wife, of the Castle of Corsham, and Manor of Culmynton in Com. Salop. the Castle of Brenthles, with its appurtenances; the Manor of Glaseburgh, with the Commotes of Pereveen, and Ireseyn in Wales; leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir than thirteen years of age.  
But the Heirs to the said Maud were Margaret Countess of Lincoln: her Daughter by William de Longespe her former Husband, than thirty years of age; Catherine Wife of Nicholas de Aldithele twenty seven, Alianore Giffard twenty four; and Maud Giffard twenty two years of age, her Daughters by this john. Which last mentioned Maude, in 
† 〈…〉  consideration of the great services done by Geoffrey genevil and William genevil his Son, was given 
* 〈…〉  by the King in Marriage unto the said William genevil.  
This (deceased) john was summoned 
i 〈…〉  to Parliament from the twenty third until the twenty seventh year of King Edw. 1. Reign, inclusive.  
I now come to john his Son and Heir (beforementioned) begotten upon 
k 〈…〉  Margaret Nevile his third Wife.  
This john being made 
* 〈…〉  Knight of the Bath in 31 Edw. 1. was constituted Governor of Drosselan Castle, in Wales, in 2 E. 2. And in 9 E. 2. Constable 
† 〈…〉  of the Castles of Glamorgan, and Morganno●.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he had the custody 
‖ 〈…〉  of the Castle of Thlanandeury committed to his charge, by reason of the minority of the Heir of Nicholas de Audley. And in 11 Edw. 2. was 
† 〈…〉  charged with One hundred Foot for his Lands at Iskynnin; as also with an hundred more for his Lands in Cantred clogh, upon the King's expedition into Scotland. Moreover the next ensuing year he was retained 
* 〈…〉  to serve the King for his life, both in Peace and War, for Two hundred Marks per Annum, to be paid unto him by the Sheriff of Gloucestershire. According to which agreement he marched 
‖ 〈…〉  into Scotland.  
This john was called 
l H. Knighton 2539. n. 10.  johannes Giffard le Rych; and adhering 
m Ibid. MS. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. 98 b.  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, with those other of the Nobles, who put themselves in Arms, in opposition to the two Spensers, in King Edw. the second's time, sat 
n Ld. Col. Vol. 1. P. 666.  in that Parliament wherein those Spensers were banished: and afterwards when the King marched with his Army towards Wales, plundered 
o Ibid. p. 330.  some of his Carriages. Whereat the King grew so incensed; as that in his passage from Cirencester towards Worcester, he sent 
p MS. Bibl. ●odl, ut supra.  some of his Soldiers to demolish his Castle at Brimmesfeild.  
But this attempt against the Spensers not succeeding, he (aswell as divers other) followed the hard fate of that Earl of Lancaster; for being taken 
q Ibid. 99 b.  with him, in the Defeat at Burr●ug-brigg, in Yorkshire; he received judgement 
r H. Knighton 2541 n. 50. and 60.  by the King and those insolent Spensers to suffer death in his own Country; whereupon execution was done accordingly, he being 
s Ibid.  drawn and hanged at Gloucester.  
Other there were of this name; and some perhaps of this ancient Family, but when sprung out of it I have not discovered: But the first I shall mention, is Osbert Giffard, who was 
u Claus. 15 Joh. 〈◊〉 dorso m. 1.  one of those that attended King john into Poictou in 15 john. This Osbert 
Osbert.  was (without doubt) a natural Son of King john; for the Record 
x Claus. 17 Joh m. 15.  calls him Filius Regis; and in 17 john had Thirty pound Lands 
y Claus. 17 Joh m. 15.  given him of Thomas de Arden's Estate in Oxfordsh. The like gift 
z Claus. 18 Joh. m. ●7.  he had in 18 john of all the Lands of Anmari le Despenser, and Roger fitz Nicholas.  
Another Osbert Giffard 
Osbert.  there was, who took part with the Rebellious Barons about the latter end of King John's Reign, and was thereupon made Prisoner: for it appears 
a Pat. 18 Joh. m. 8.  that in 18 joh. Isabella de Frevill his Wife, had Letters of safe conduct to come to the King and treat concerning his enlargement.  
Which Osbert (for I presume it to be he) was made Governor of 
b Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 11.  the Castles of Windsor and Odiham in 8 Hen. 3. and of 
c Pat. 10. H. 3. m. ●.  Lincoln Castle in 10 Hen. 3. But in 28 Hen. 3. adhering to the then Rebellious Barons, was taken 
d MS. in Bibl. Bodi 8. V. 8. Th. f. 118 b.  at Northampton by the Royal Army.  
To whom succeeded Osbert 
Osbert.  his Son, who 
e Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 11.  in 13 E. 1. doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands. In 22 E. 1. this Osbert had 
f Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 9  summons to be at Portsmouth upon the first of September, well provided with Horse and Arms to attend the King into Gascoigne. Moreover, in 28 E. 1. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 13.  of the retinue to that Magnificent Prelate, Anthony Beke Bishop of Durham, in the Scotch expedition then made; and continued 
h Rot. Scoc. 29 ●. 1. m. 7.  in those Wars the next ensuing year.  
But all I have farther seen of him, is, that in 25 E. 1. he had 
i Claus. 25. E. 1. in dorso.  summons to Parliament with the rest of the Barons.  
Of this Family likewise was Hugh Giffard, 
Hugh.  who married 
k Claus. 1. H. 3. in 21.  Sibylla, one 
l Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. 〈◊〉.  of the Heirs of Walter de Cormayles; which Hugh was made Constable 
m Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Tower of London in 20 H. 3. And in 24 Hen. 3. married 
n Rot. Pip. 24 H. 3. Here●.  one of the Sisters and Heirs to Alexander de Craucumbe.  
There was also Sir john Giffard 
john.  Knight, slain 
o M. Westm. in an. 1224.  at the siege of Bedford Castle, in 8 Hen. 3.  
And another Sir john, 
john.  who in 21 E. 1. was sent 
p 〈…〉  into Gascoigne in the King's service; being then 
q 〈…〉  an hundred years of age, and made Governor 
r 〈…〉  of the Castle of Pudesach; but being besieged by the French, was necessitated 
s 〈…〉  to render it.  
Moreover, ther● was one Andrew Giffard 
Andrew.  who held 
t 〈…〉  the Barony of Funtell, in Wiltshire; which was upon his death in King John's time, and by the King's consent resigned 
u 〈…〉  to Robert de Mandevill, William Cumin, and William de Fontibus, (id est Welles) as their right Heirs.  
There was also Walter Giffard; 
Walter.  who had summons 
x Claus, 24 H. a. in dorso m. 16.  with the rest of the Lords Marchers, to meet the King at Oxford on Tuesday after the 15 of Easter, in 24 H. 3. the King being then informed, that Lewelin Prince of Wales had taken homage of the chief men of North-Wales and Powys.  
And lastly Richard Giffard, 
Richard.  who was 
y 〈…〉. in Bibl. Cotton.  one of the King's Justices of the Court in Henry the 2d● time.   

Chandos.  
THE first of this name and Family, touching whom I find mention, is Robert de Chandos; 
Robert.  who came 
a Monast Anglic. Vol. 1. 1552 n. 2●.  out of Normandy with William the Conqueror; and afterwards, when 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  the Normans began to enlarge their Possessions, by invading the lands of the Welsh; putting himself in 〈◊〉, he entered 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  the Territories of Raerlyon and Godelyve (in Monmouthshire) whereof Oweyn-●an was 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 2 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  than owner, and 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 2 901 b. n. 30.  won them from him. And, having so done; for 
f Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 5●0 a. ●. 20.  the health of the Soul of that King, and Maud his Queen, King William Rufus, and King Henry the First, and for the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of Isabel his Wife, gave 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 5●0 a. ●. 20.  the Church of S. Mary Magdalen at Goldelyve, with a large proportion of Land, in those parts, to the Monks of Be●, in Normandy. Whereupon, sending over part of their Covent thither, they made it a Cell 
h Ibid.  to their own Monastery. This Robert also 
* 〈…〉  ratified those grants which his Ancestors had made to the Monks of Lira in Normandy; viz. of the Lordships of Acle and Sutton: as also of the Churches of Hope and Salpertone, and Tithes of Credenelle; adding 
† 〈…〉  the gift of twelve pieces of money yearly, out of certain Lands in Hope, then in the tenure of Ranulph at the Hill.  
It is farther memorable of him; that in Anno 1124. (24 Hen. 1.) being Governor 
i Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉. C. D.  of the Castle of Gizors in Normandy, he escaped 
k Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉. C. D.  a very great danger from a multitude of Soldiers, in the habits of Country people; who, entering 
l Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉. C. D.  the Town, with others of the Neighbourhood, upon a Market-day, armed themselves privately, with purpose to murder him, and surprise the Garrison. So that, seeing himself in this peril, he was necessitated 
m Ord. Vit. 〈◊〉. C. D. , first to fly to Sanctuary, and afterwards fire the Town to get them out.  
To this Robert 
Robert.  succeeded another bearing that name; who, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
n Lib. Rub. in Scac. tit. Herif.  the Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
o Lib. Rub. in Scac. tit. Herif.  his Knight's Fees to be thirteen, and a sixth part: for which, in 14 Hen. 2. he 
p Rot. Pip. 1● H. 2. Heref.  paid viij l. xv s. uj d. And having issue 
q Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 155 a. n. 40.  three Sons, Robert, Roger, and Goddard, departed 
r Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 155 a. n. 40.  this life in An. 1120. (20 Hen. 2.) and lieth buried 
s Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 155 a. n. 40.  in the Priory of Gold●lyve, on the Southside of the Choir; leaving Isabella his Wife surviving; who, with Robert her Son, gave 
t Ibid. 591 a. n. 40.  Preston, in Com. Somers. and Menviri, in Com. Devon. to the Monks of Goldclyve.  
Of Roger, 
Roger.  the second Son of this deceased Robert; 'tis observable, that he gave 
u Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 876 b. n. 20.  Hatfeild to the Monks of Malvern, in Com. Wigorn. and to 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 591. a. n. 30.  the Monks of Gold●lyve, in Com. Monmouth. two Carucates of land lying at Clyve, in Com. Wilts. Also that he had a Son 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 9●6 b. n. 20.  called Robert, who ratified 
z Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 9●6 b. n. 20.  the grants of his Ancestors made to the Monks of Lira, in Normandy, of the Lordships of Acle and Sutton; and likewise of the Churches of Hope and Salpertone, with the Tithes of Credenes●e.  
But I return to Robert, 
Robert.  Son and Heir to the second Robert. This Robert, in 8 R. 1. gave 
a Rot. Pip. ● H. 1. Heref.  forty Marks for Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance; viz. Strate, with its appurtenances, and the Castle. And in 1 joh. upon 
b Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Heref.  levying the first Scutage, after the Coronation of King john (which was at two Marks per Scutum) paid 
c Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Heref.  xvij l. xj s. j d.  
To him succeeded another Robert, 
Robert.  who, upon collection of the first Scutage of King Hen. 3. paid 
d Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Heref.  xxuj Marks, iv s. v d. ob. for thirteen Knights Fees, and a sixth part, which his Ancestors had enjoyed. But this Robert died shortly after; for, in 5 Hen. 3. the King granted 
e Pat. 5 H. 3. m. 7.  the Wardship of his Lands and Heir (whose name was Roger) 
Roger.  to William de Cantilupe. Whereupon Sarra his Widow received command 
f Pat. 5. H. 3. m. 7. , that she should forthwith give him possession of the Castle at S●odhull; which Roger, in 1● Hen. 3. was in Ward 
g Testa. de Nevil. Heref.  to Walter de Clifford.  
In 22 Hen. 3. the King having intelligence 
h Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dorso m. 16.  that David, Son to the Prince of Aver●raw, had taken the Homages of the chiefest persons in North-Wales; sent his summons 
i Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dorso m. 16.  to this Roger de Chandos (amongst others of the Barons-marchers) to repair to Oxford, on Tuesday next after the 15. of Easter, to consult touching that Affair. And in 41 Hen. 3. gave him command 
k Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to assist Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, in guarding the Marches near Montgomery.  
Moreover, in 47 Hen. 3. the Welsh being 
l Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  again in Arms, this Roger received further summons 
m Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  to come to Hereford, upon Monday next after the Purification of our Lady; well furnished with Horse and Arms, for preventing their bold incursions.  
To him succeeded Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; which Robert, in 50 Hen. 3. doing 
n Rot. Fin. 50 H. 3. m. 8.  his homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 50 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; and in 10 E. 1. was 
p Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Wales. Upon his death, which happened in 30 E. 1. it was found 
q Esc. 31 E. ●. n. 33. , that he held the Manor of Snodhull, with its appurtenances, by Barony, and the service of two Knights Fees; and that he left issue 
r Esc. 31 E. ●. n. 33.  Roger, his Son and Heir: who, paying 
s Rot. Pip. 30 E. 1. Heref.  his relief, and doing his homage, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 31 E. 1. m. 18.  of his Lands the next ensuing year.  
In 34 E. 1. this Roger 
Roger.  received 
u Comp. J. de 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉.  the honour of Knighthood, with Prince Edward and many others, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies: and thereupon attended 
x Rot. Scoc. ●4 E. 1. m. 11.  him into Scotland, in that expedition at that time made. In 3 E. 2. he was again 
y Rot. Scoc. 3 ●. 2. m. 5.  in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
z Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  12 E. 2. being then of the retinue 
a Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  unto Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex. In 15 E. 2. he was made Sheriff 
b Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 8.  of Herefordshire: in 20 E. 2. Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 1.  of the Castle at Kaerfilli; and in 1 E. 3. 
Roger.  again Sheriff 
d Rot. Fin. 1 E. ●. m. 24.  of Herefordshire; and Governor of the Castle at Hereford. So likewise in 
e Rot. Fin. 2 E. 3. m. 5.  2 E. 3. And in 4 E. 3. Governor 
f Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 25.  of the Castles of Glamorgan and Morgano●.  
But farther, I am not able to continue a direct series of his Successors. I come therefore to Roger de Chandos, Brother and Heir to Thomas de Chandos deceased. This Roger, in 7 E. 3. performing 
g Rot. Fin. 7 E. 3. m. 17.  his Fealty, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 7 E. 3. m. 17.  of his Lands: and, in 8 E. 3. was constituted 
i Rot. Fin. 8 E. 3. n. 10.  Sheriff of Herefordshire, and Governor of the Castle at Hereford. In 10 E. 3. he obtained Licence 
k Inq. de Adquod dampn. 10 E. 3. Heref. ●. 33.  to settle the Manor of Lugwandyn, in Com. Heref. upon Thomas the Son of Roger Chandos the elder, and Luce his Wife, and the Heirs of their two bodies; retaining to himself the Lordships of Snodhulle and Wylington: as also to enfeoff Walter the Son of Roger Chandos, of the Manors of Snodhulle and Fawnhope, in Com. Heref. to the use of him the said Roger, and the Heirs of his body; and for want of such issue, to Thomas, Son of the same Roger, and the Heirs of his body, and so for want of issue, etc. to Richard brother of Thomas, Roger brother of Richard, Matthew brother of Roger, and john brother of Matthew.  
In 19 E. 3. being then a Banneret 
l Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4. , he received summons 
m Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into France. And having been summoned 
n Claus. de iid. an. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 7 E. 3. till 27, departed 
o Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 8.  this life in the same 27. year; whereupon Thomas his Son and Heir, doing his homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 8.  of his Lands; excepting 
q Esc. 36 E. ●. p. 1. n. 42. Heref.  the Manor of ●ylington, held by Maud his Wife in Dower 
r Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 42. Heref. , as parcel of the Barony of Snodhull: which Maud died 
s Ibid.  upon the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady, 36 E. 3. Her Son Thomas 
Thomas.  being then 
t Ibid.  a Knight, and thirty years of age; who doing 
u Claus. 36 E. 3. ●. 〈◊〉.  his homage, had Livery 
x Claus. 36 E. 3. ●. 〈◊〉.  thereof soon after, and died 
y Claus. 49 E. ●. m. 16.  in 49 E. 3.  
¶ Of this Family, and in this age, did that famous Soldier, Sir john Chandos 
john.  Knight, flourish; concerning whom our Historians do make a very honourable mention.  
In 30 E. 3. he was 
z Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  in that memorable Battle of Poytiers in France: and in 33 E. 3. in consideration 
a Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  of his eminent services in the Wars of France (especially 
b Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  in that of Poytiers) obtained a grant 
c Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  from Prince Edward of two parts of the Manor of Kirketon, in Lindsey, in Com. Linc. to hold for life. In which 33 year, being retained 
d Pat. 33 ● 3. p. 2. m. 12.  with King Edward to serve him for life in the office of Vice-Chamberlain, he obtained a grant 
e Pat. 33 ● 3. p. 2. m. 12.  of an hundred pounds per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer. And the next ensuing year, in consideration 
f Claus. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 35.  of his great services in the Wars, and otherwise; had a grant 
g Claus. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 35.  to himself and his Heirs for ever, of the Baronies of S. Saviour le Uicount, Daunvers and Dongebill; as also of the Lands and Knights Fees of S. Marry de Montefarsellis, and Romilly: and likewise of all other the Lands and Possessions of Godfrey de Harecurt deceased, which King Edward had at that time in France, by the grant of the said Godfrey. After which he built 
* Ypod. Neustr. p. 138. n. 20.  the Castle of S. Saviour's.  
In 41 E. 3. this Sir john Chandos accompanied 
h T. Wals. 176 n. 10. a. 20.  Prince Edward into Spain, in that expedition which he then made thither, on the behalf of Peter King of Castille and Leon; whom Bertrand Clekyn (a famous Soldier) attempted to depose. And being 
i Ibid.  with john Duke of Lancaster in the Van of the English Army, gave battle 
k Ibid.  to him at Nazar, where they obtained a glorious victory 
l Ibid. .  
But this renowned Person, in 44 E. 3. being 
m Ibid.  in the Wars of Gascoigne, putting 
n Ibid.  off his Helmet unwarily, was there slain 
o Ibid. 181. n. 10. , to the great sorrow of both Kingdoms. Whereof the King of France himself was so apprehensive, that he passionately said 
p Ibid. 181. n. 10. ; There was not any Soldier living so able to make peace betwixt both Crowns, as Herald  
Whereupon 
q Rot. Fin. 50 E. 3. m. 21.  Elizabeth and Alianore, two of his Sisters (which Alianore was then 
r Rot. Fin. 50 E. 3. m. 21.  the Wife of Roger Colyng) and Isabella, daughter to Margaret, the third Sister, at that time married 
s Rot. Fin. 50 E. 3. m. 21.  to Sir john Annesley Knight, were found 
t Rot. Fin. 50 E. 3. m. 21.  to be his next Heirs.  
¶ Of this Family likewise was another Sir john Chandos 
john.  Knight; who in 8 Hen. 6. died 
u Claus. 8 H. 6. n. 24.  seized of the Manors of Lugwardyn and Lymbury, in Com. Heref. but without 
x Claus. 8 H. 6. n. 24.  issue: whereupon Giles Bruggs Esquire, Son of Alice, one; and Margaret the Wife of Nicholas Mattesdon, the other Sister, were found 
y Claus. 8 H. 6. n. 24.  to be his next Heirs.   

Wahull.  
IT is said 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , that upon the Conquest of England, the Lord of Wahull, and Stephen, than Lord of la Leie, divided the Fee of Wahull betwixt them; and, that thereupon the Lord of Wahull had two parts, and Stephen the third; viz. the one of them twenty Knights Fees, and the other ten. Also, that the Lord of Wahull having a mind to keep the whole part of Segenho, and the Demesns of Brocheburgh, caused all the Woods and Plains to be measured by the perch. So likewise all Northwood and Cherlewood adjoining; and outed the Inhabitants; allowing unto Stephen de la lay his third part of the Arable which those Inhabitants had enjoyed; and the whole Wood, then called Cherlewood, but afterwards Northwood.  
To him succeeded Simon de Wahull; 
Simon.  who, in the time of King Henry the First, or King Stephen, with 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 524 b. n. 30.  Sibyl his Wife, gave 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 524 b. n. 30.  the Church of Langford to the Knight's Templars. And to him Walter de Wahull, 
Walter.  which Walter, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
d Lib. Rub. tit. Bedf.  the Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
e Lib. Rub. tit. Bedf.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be twenty seven, and those de novo, three; of which Fees Hugh de Legh held te● of him. So that in 14 Hen. 2. according to the rate of xiij s. iv d. per Scutum, he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Bedf.  xviij l.  
But in 19 Hen. 2. being 
g Rad. de Diceto 574 n. 10.  in that Insurrection with Robert Earl of Leicester, he was taken Prisoner 
h Rad. de Diceto 574 n. 10.  in the same Fight, which the King's Forces had with them in Suffolk, passing towards S. Edmundsbury from Framelingham Castle. This Walter married 
i Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Bedf.  Albreda the Widow of Guy de S. Walery; which Albreda, in 12 joh. gave 
k Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Bedf.  forty Marks, and three Palfreys, for Livery of the Inheritance; whereof Reginald her Son had the possession whilst she said in Normandy.  
To him succeeded another Simon; 
Simon.  who in 22 Hen. 2. was amerced 
l Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Bedf.  at ten Marks for trespassing in the King's Forests: and in 2 R. 1. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, paid 
m Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Bedf.  xiij l. x s. for his Knights Fees. Also in 6 R. 1. upon 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Bedf.  collection of the Scutage for the King's redemption, xxvij l. This Simon gave 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 885. n. 10.  to the Nuns of Godstow, the moiety of the Church of Pateshill (in Com. North.) his two Daughters, Mary and Cecelie, being then admitted 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 885. n. 10.  of that Covent. But died 
q Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Bedf.  in 8 R. 1. Whereupon Henry Archbishop of Canterbury, gave 
r Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Bedf.  cccxxxiij l. uj s. viij d. for the Wardship of his Heir, and benefit of his Marriage, till he should arrive to his full age. The name of which Heir was john.  
Which john, 
john.  in 7 joh. paid 
s Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. bedf.  fifty four Marks for his twenty seven Knights Fees (de veteri Feoffamento:) and in 8 joh. upon 
t Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. bedf.  collection of the sixth Scutage of that King as much: but in 16 joh. upon levying the Scutage 
u Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Bedf.  of Poictou, threescore pounds for his thirty Knights Fees; and departed 
x Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 1.  this life in 1 Hen. 3. whereupon Robert de Lisle, and Rohese de Tatshall his Wife; and Rohert de Basingham, with Agnes his Wife, Sisters 
y Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 1.  to the said john de Wahull, gave 
z Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 1.  Two hundred pounds to the King, for their Relief of the Lands of that Inheritance.  
Which Agnes in 2 Hen. 3. was married 
a Commun. exparte Remem. Thes. ab an. 2 H. 3. Rot. 7. in dorso.  to William Fitz-Warine.  
But, notwithstanding this last mentioned john de Wahull, had no issue; so that his two Sisters became his Heirs (as is here observed) yet there was a male branch of the Family still remaining, which enjoyed the Honour of Wahull: for, in 29 Hen. 3. Saiher de Wahull, 
Saiher.  upon 
b Rot. Fin. 29 H. 3. Bedf.  collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, paid 
c Rot. Fin. 29 H. 3. Bedf.  thirty pounds for those thirty Knights Fees before specified: and died 
d Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 31.  in 34 Hen. 3. being then seized 
e Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 31.  of the said Honour of Wahull, leaving Walter 
f Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 31.  his Son and Heir twenty three years of age. Which Walter 
Walter.  thereupon doing his Homage, and giving security 
g Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6.  to pay one hundred pounds for his relief, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands.  
This Walter married 
i Rot. Fin. 40 H 3. m. 19  the Daughter of Hugh de Vivon; and in 42 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, paid 
k Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Bedf.  threescore pounds for his thirty Knights Fees; but died 
l Claus. 5 ● H. 3. m. 4.  in 53 Hen. 3. leaving issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir, and Helewyse his Wife surviving; which Helewyse had thereupon an Assignation 
m Claus. 5● H. ●. m. 4.  of the Manors of great Wahull, and Little-Wahull, for her Dowry: the Wardship of john, together with his Lands, being granted 
n Rot. Pip. 55 H. 3. sub. tit. Comp. Escaet.  to Geffrey Gascelyn, for two hundred Marks. But in 54 Hen. 3. he came full of age; and doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands: and in 22 E. 1. had summons 
p Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to pass with him into Gascoigne. Shortly after which, viz. in 24 E. 1. he departed 
q Esc. 24 E. 1. ●. 5●. Bedf.  this life, being then seized 
r Esc. 24 E. 1. ●. 5●. Bedf.  of the Manor of Wahull) commonly called Woodhull) which he held by the service of two Knights Fees; leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  
s Esc. 24 E. 1. ●. 5●. Bedf.  his Son and Heir twenty three years of age.  
Which Thomas, then doing his Homage, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 8.  of his Lands: and was summoned 
u Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 25 E. 1. but died 
x Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 45.  in 32 E. 1. being seized 
y Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 45.  of the Barony of Wahull; as also of the Manor of Wahull in Com. Bedf. and Patshill in Com. North. leaving john 
john.  
z Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 45.  his Son and Heir, one year old, and seventeen weeks. Whose Posterity continued in those parts many Ages after; but never had summons to Parliament; and consequently were not reputed Barons of this Realm.   

Vmfravill.  
IN the tenth year of William the Conqueror, Ro●ert de Vmfranvill 
Robert.  Knight, Lord 
a Ex Autogr. per R. D●dsworth decerpt.  of Toures and Uian; otherwise called 
b Ex Autogr. per R. D●dsworth decerpt.  Robert with the Beard, being a Kinsman 
c Ex Autogr. per R. D●dsworth decerpt.  to that King, obtained from him a grant 
d Ex Autogr. per R. D●dsworth decerpt.  of the Lordship, Valley, and Forest of Riddesdale, in Com. Northumb. with all the Castles, Manors, Lands, Woods, Pastures, Waters, Pools, and Royal Franchises; which were formerly possessed by Mildred the Son of Akman, late Lord of Riddesdale, and which came to that King upon his Conquest of England; to hold, by the service of defending that part of the Country for ever, from Enemies and Wolves, with that Sword which King William had by his ●ide when he entered Northumberland. By that grant he had likewise authority for holding, governing, granting, exercising, hearing, determining, and judging in all Pleas of the Crown, as well as others, happening within the Precincts of Riddesdale, by any proper Officers for the time being, according to the Laws and Customs of the Realm.  
Next after this Robert, I find mention of Gilbert de Vnfranvill; 
Gilbert.  who in the time of King Henry the First, gave 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 162 a. n. 52.  a Rent of xxij s. Per annum, issuing out of Aisse, in Com. Somers. unto the Monks of Tewksbury for the Soul of his Wife.  
And in 5 Steph. of another 
f Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Notthumb. , Robert de Vnfranvill, 
Robert.  in Com. Northumb. After him, upon collection of the Scutage levied in 8 Hen. 3. of 
g Rot. Pip. ● H. 2. Northumb.  Odonell de Vmfranvill; which Odonell, 
Odonel.  in 18 Hen. 2. paid xl s. upon the Assessment 
h Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb.  of the Scutage on those, who sent not in their Certificates of the Fees they held. Of this Odonell, a Monk of Tinemouth grievously exclaimed 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 334 b. n. 20. , about that time, for his exactions upon his Neighbours, to repair the roof of his Castle of Prudhou: which he presumed to do; partly, because he was the chief person in that County; and partly through the interest he had at Court, by a great man, who had married his Daughter.  
In 20 Hen. 2. his Castle of Herbotill was taken 
k Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 353.  by the Scots; and his Castle of Prudhou besieged: 
l R. Hou. 308 ●. n. 10.  but Robert de Stutevile then Sheriff of Yorkshire, by the help of some Northern Barons, timely relieved 
m R. Hou. 308 ●. n. 10.  it. In 23 Hen. 2. this Odonell was one 
n Ibid. 323 a. n. 20.  of the witnesses to that Arbitrament made by King Henry, betwixt Alfonsus' King of Castille, and Sanctius King of Navarre.  
As to his pious Works: first he demised 
o Monast. Ang▪ Vol. 2. 917 a.  to the Monks of Newminster, the Moors of Chyviott, with the Granges of Filton and Tollard: and gave 
p Ibid. 93 ●. n. 30.  to the Canons of Hexham, the Church of Chelverton, with the Chapels of Birteley, Chipecess, Gonewarton, and Swineburne, Little Heton, and Colewell: as also eight Ox-gangs of Land in Little- Chelverton; and five Acres of Land called Michelcroft, lying on the North-side of the Church. And departed 
q Rot. Pip. 28 H. 2. Northumb.  this life in 28 Hen. 2.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  
r Rot. Pip. 28 H. 2. Northumb.  his Son and Heir. And to him Richard de Vnfranvill. Which Richard 
Richard.  in 6 R. 1. gave 
s Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Northumb.  one hundred pounds to the King, for remitting that Fine which he had made with the Bishop of Durham, when the County of Northumberland was in that Bishop's hand; and that he might enjoy the King's favour, though he did not go into Ireland, in that expedition than made thither.  
In 7 R. 1. he stood indebted 
t Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Cumbr.  to Aaron a Jew, in the sum of twenty-three. l. vi s. viij d. for which his Land of Turnay stood engaged.  
And in 5 joh. obtained a grant 
u Cart. 5 Joh. ●. 100LS.  of such a privilege, that none should presume to graze with their cattle, hunt, or cut down any Woods in his Forest of Riddesdale and Crokesdale. In 6 joh. he gave 
x Rot. Pip. 6. Joh. Rote.  an hundred Marks Fine to the King for his part of those Lands, which G. Bishop of Winchester held at his death. And in 14 joh. the Times being then turbulent, delivered 
y Claus. 14 Joh. m. 5.  up his four Sons in Hostage, with his Castle of Prudhou, to secure his fidelity; so that, in case he should thenceforth transgress, all to be forfeited, and his body disposed of, as a Traitor, at the King's pleasure.  
Nevertheless, so little did he regard this his great Obligation; that, in 17 john when the Barons put themselves in Arms, he made one amongst them: for which his Lands were seized, and given 
z Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  to Hugh de Baillol. But soon after King Henry the Third began to Reign; the times growing more calm and quiet, he had restitution 
a Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 10.  of his Castle of Prudhou etc.  
Notwithstanding which, the King had no great confidence in him, in regard he discerned that he fortified his Castle at Harebotle: and thereupon in the 6th of his Reign, directed his Precept 
b Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  to the Sheriff of Northumb. to empannel a Jury of twelve Knights of that County, to view it: and, having so done, to demolish whatsoever had been added thereto, in point of fortification since the War.  
In the time of this Richard, it was by Inquisition 
c Testa de Nevil No●●●●mb  found, that he held the Barony of Prudhou, of the King, by the service of two Knights Fees, and an half, as all his Ancestors had done, from the time of King Henry the First: As also the Town of Little- Ryhull, paying to the King xx s. per Annum: And likewise the Valley of Redesdale, de antiquo feoffamento, by the service of guarding it from Thiefs and Robbers. This Richard gave 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. ●3 b. n. 50.  to the Monks of Hexham, one Toft, and seven Acres of Land in Birteley; and the whole Pasture of Coldene; as also 
e Ibid. 98 a. n. 30.  one Toft, and eight Acres of Land in Prudhou: and died in 11 Hen. 3. or before: for then, Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his Son and Heir, doing his Homage 
f Rot. Fin. 11 H. 3. m. 3. , and paying 
g Rot. Fin. 11 H. 3. m. 3.  an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 11 H. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands. And in 13 Hen. 3. was 
i Claus. 13 H. ● in dorso ●. 17.  one of the Northern Barons appointed by the King to be at Barwick upon tweed, upon Sunday before Mid-lent; thence to attend Alexander King of Scotland to York, where King Henry met him.  
In 17 H. 3. doing his Homage also, he had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 7.  of the one half of the Lands of Matthew de Torinton, as one of his Cousins and next Heirs. And in 26 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
l Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Northumb.  of one hundred Marks over and above his Scutage, to be freed from attending the King into Gascoigne. Not long after this, viz. in 29 Hen. 3. he went 
m Claus. 29 H. 3. m. 2. , by the King's leave, with the Earl of Gloucester, into the parts of Glamorgan. And having given 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 93 b. n. 40.  the Hamlet of Beaumond, to the Monks of Hexham, departed 
o M. Paris. 657. n. 〈◊〉.  this life, in Passion-week, in the same 29. year of King Henry 3.— Praeclarus Baro, partium Augliae Borealium Custos, & flos singularis; parvulum suum relinquens haeredem; A famous Baron, Guardian and chief flower of the North; leaving his Heir of tender years, saith 
p M. Paris. 657 n. 〈◊〉.  Math. Paris. Whose Wardship the King committed 
q Rot. Fin. 29 H. 3. m. 8.  to Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, he giving ten thousand Marks as a Fine 
r Rot. Fin. 29 H. 3. m. 8.  to the King for the same. The name of which Heir was called also Gilbert. 
Gilbert.  But Maud the Wife of the deceased Gilbert was then surviving; and held 
s Claus. 29 H. 3. m. 9  the Manor of Hameld●n, until such time as the King assigned her a competent dowry.  
In 43 Hen. 3. this last mentioned Gilbert being of age, upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, paid 
t Rot. Pip. 43 H. 3. Devon.  xi l. xij s. for five Knights Fees, an half, a fourth, and twentieth part of the Fees of Matthew de Torinton: and held 
u Testa de Nevil Northum.  the Manor of Prudhou, with its members; viz. Hedley, Hasely, Wythil, Rucestre, Inghon, Heton Great, and Little Babington, Herle, Welpington, Chelidton, Barvisford, Chipces, Birteley Little- Heton; Thekerington, Hirlawe,, and Welenden, for two Knights Fees and an half of ancient Feoffment. He likewise held 
x Testa de Nevil Northum.  Riddesdale by the Royal Power.  
In 49 Hen. 3. being in Arms with the Barons, for a while, he did no 
y Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  mischief; but, before the Battle of Evesham, he came 
z Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in to john de Baillol, submitting to the King's Authority. And in 51 Hen. 3. obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 3.  for a Market every week at Overton (commonly called Market- Overton, in Com. Rutl) as also for a Fair, once every year, there: in which Charter he is styled 
b Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 3.  Earl of Angos, and not before, that I have seen.  
But after this, ere long, viz. in 3 E. 1. Walter de Swethorp came to the King, and made a sad complaint 
c Pat. 3 E. 1. m. 9  against him; setting forth, that after the end of the Troubles, and Peace publicly proclaimed by King Henry the Third, this Earl Gilbert did seize upon him; and keep him Prisoner in his Castle at Hyrbotel, until he had given him one hundred Marks. The King therefore directed his precept 
d Pat. 3 E. 1. m. 9  to Guischard de Charrun, and W●de Northbi to hear and determine of this injury.  
In 20 E. 1. this Gilbert being constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 20 E. 1. m. 9  Governor of the Castles of Dunde and Forfare, and of the whole Territory of Anegoes in Scotland: K. Edw. sent his Precept 
f Rot. Scoc. 20 E. 1. m. 9  to the Bishops of S. Andrews and Glascow, and other the Guardians of that Realm, for allowing him such costs and expenses as he had been at in the defence of those places. In 22 E. 1. he received command 
g Rot. Vasc. 22 E. ●. in dorso m. 9  to be at Portsmouth upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to attend the King in his expedition for France. And shortly after, viz. in 23 E. 1. was summoned 
h Claus. 23. E. 1. m. 9 in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm; but not by the Title of Earl of Angus, till 
i Claus. 23 E. 1. in dorso m. 18.  25 Edw. 1. At which time it is said 
k Camd. in Scotl. tit. Angus.  our Lawyers of England were somewhat startled, and refused in their Breves and Instruments to acknowledge him Earl; by reason that Angus was not within the Kingdom of England, until he had openly produced the King's Writ and Warrant in the face of the Court, whereby he was summoned by that Title. And in 27 E. 1. was constituted 
l Claus. 27 E. 1. m. 10.  one of the King's Commissioners, for manning and fortifying the Castles and strong Holds within the Realm of Scotland; and to appoint Wardens of the Marches.  
But he had an elder Son called Gilbert, who died before him. Which Gilbert in 24 E. 1. was questioned 
r Claus. 24 E. 1 m. 4.  in the Parliament held at Barwick, upon the Octaves of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; for striking of Hugh de Lowther, an Officer to the King there, and died 
s Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 36.  in 31 E. 1. without Issue. He had also another Son called Thomas, who was a servant 
t Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 36.  in Court to King Edward First, to whom he gave 
u Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 36.  certain Lands in Redesdale.  
I come now to Robert, 
Robert.  Son and Successor to the before-specified Gilbert. This Robert, in the life-time of his Father, scil. 31 E. 1. was 
x Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 10.  in the Wars of Scotland: and the same year obtained a Charter 
y Cart. 31 E. 1. n. 19  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Faldingworth, in Com. Linc. In 33 E. 1. he had Licence 
z Cart. 〈◊〉 E. 1. a. 72.  for a Market every week, upon the Wednesday at Barewesfourd, in Com. Northumb. As also for a Fair yearly upon the Feast-day of S. Martin, in Winter; with Free-warren 
a Cart. 〈◊〉 E. 1. a. 72.  in that Lordship; and likewise in all his Lands at Ingon and Floteweyton in the same County. And in 1 E. 2. upon the death of his Father (as before is observed) doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 24.  of all the Lands whereof he died seized.  
Soon after which; viz. before the end of that year, he was joined in Commission 
c Pat. 1 E. 2. p. 2. m. 5.  with William Lord Ros of Hamlake, and Henry Lord Beaumond in the Lieutenancy of Scotland; bearing the title 
d Pat. 1 E. 2. p. ●. m. 5.  of Earl of Angus, his Father being then dead. But this power continuing to him not much above one year; he was afterwards constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 2. E▪ 2. m. 14  joint Governor with the same Lords of that part of Scotland, lying betwixt Barwick upon tweed, and the River of Forth; as also 
f Rot. Scoc. 2. E▪ 2. m. 14  of the Marches of Anandale, Carrik, and Galwey. And in 4 E. 2. had summons 
g Rot: Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 5.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Rokesburgh upon the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula, thence to march with the King against the Scots.  
After this, in 11 E. 2. he was appointed 
h Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. n. ●4.  one of the Commissioners to Treat with Robert de Brus, and his Complices, for a Truce betwixt both Realms. And had summons 
i Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 2 E. 2. till 18 E. 2.  
This Robert married two Wives; viz. Lucy 
k Claus. 12 E. 3. ●. 1. m. 14.  the Daughter of Philip de Kyme, and at length Heir to her Brother William; by whom he had issue Gilbert; his Son and Heir; and Elizabeth a Daughter, married to Gilbert de Burdon with which Lucy he had 
l Esc. 1● E. 2. n. 78.  in marriage the Manor of Faldyngworth, in Com. Linc.  
The name of his second Wife was Alianore 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. ; but whose Daughter I have not seen; by whom he had issue 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Robert de Vnfranvill, and Thomas; as also a Daughter called Annore, Wife 
o Claus. 1 E. 3. in dorso m. 14.  of Stephen, Son and Heir to Sir Richard Waleys.  
Which Gilbert 
Gilbert.  (his Son and Heir) in 5 E. 3. favouring 
p Yp●d. N. 112. n. 20.  the title of Edward de Baillol (as divers other noble Persons did) attended 
q Yp●d. N. 112. n. 20.  him to King Edward, when he made his claim to the Crown of Scotland: But King Edward having given 
r Yp●d. N. 112. n. 20.  his Sister in marriage to David the Son, of Robert de Brus; did not 
s Ibid.  at all incline to Baillol. Whereupon Baillol entering 
t Ibid.  Scotland near Dumfermelyn; this Gilbert, with many other of the English, accompanied 
u Ibid.  him; and obtained a great Victory 
x Ibid.  over Brus his party near Gleddismore.  
In 9 E. 3. this Gilbert was again 
y Rot. Scoc. ● E. 3. m. 27.  in the Wars of Scotland; and in 11 E. 3. had 
z Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 34.  an allowance of cclxxiv l. i s. viij d. for wages due to himself and his men in those Wars. In 12 E. 3. upon 
a Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  the death of William de Kyme, without issue; doing his Homage, he had Livery 
b Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  of the Manors of S●tby, Stalyngburgh, Hesyll and Paddokthorp, in Com. Ebor. Kyme, Asewardby, Me●hringham, Baumburgh, Calseby, Elkyngton, and Ivyngham: Likewise of one Message, one Carucate of Land, sixty Acres of Meadow: as also of seven pounds yearly Rend in Somercotes, Saltfie●by, and Skydbroke, in Com. Linc. which thereby descended to him as next Heir to the said William, by Lucy his Sister: All which were by a Fine levied in 8 E. 3. so settled, for want of issue of the said William de Kyme. And the same year had an Assignation 
c Ibid. p. 3. m. 9  of liij l. iv s. in arrear to him and his men at Arms, for their service in Scotland, under the command of the Earl of Warwick, than General of the King's Army in those Wars.  
In 13 E. 3. upon the marriage of Robert, his eldest Son, with Margaret the Daughter of Henry Lord Percy, he granted 
d Pat. 45 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 5. per Inspex.  to them, and to the Heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, the Manor of Stalingburgh, in Com. Linc.  
In 14 E. 3. he was joined in Commission 
e Rot. Scoc. 14 E. 3. m. 10.  with Henry Lord Percy, and Ralph Lord Nevil, to treat and conclude of a Truce with the Scots: and in 16 E. 3. was again 
f Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 3. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland. Furthermore, in 17 E. 3. he was in Commission 
g Rot. Scoc. 17 E. 3. m. 4.  with the Bishop of Durham and others, to see the Truce then made, to be well observed in all parts where the King's Interest lay. And being thus possessed of this great Inheritance in Lincolnshire, by descent from his Mother (as hath been observed) obtained a grant 
h Cart. 17 E. 2. n. 29.  from the King of two Fairs yearly, at his Manor of South- Kyme, in Com. Linc. one, on the Eve and morrow after the Feast of S. George: the other, on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Peter ad vincula.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he was 
i Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 14.  in another Expedition then made into France: and the same year again joined in Commission 
k Rot. Scoc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  with the Bishop of Carlisle and others, to see the Truce with the Scots firmly kept in the Marches. In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
l T. Wals. 127. n. 40.  one of the chief Commanders of the English Army, in the Battle of Durham, where the Scots had a great overthrow, David de Brus their King, being there taken Prisoner 
m T. Wals. 127. n. 40. . And in 25 Edw. 3. by his Petition 
n Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  exhibited to the King and his Council in Parliament; setting forth, that he and his Ancestors, time out of mind, used to have the custody of all Prisoners taken within his liberty of Redesdale, to be kept in his Prison of Herbotill Castle; and, that the said Castle of Herbotill was so much ruined by those Wars with the Scots, that it could not sufficiently retain them; desired that he might have leave to keep all such Prisoners in his Castle at Prudhou, until he could repair that at Hervotill. Whereupon, the King receiving certain information 
o Ibid. , that the decays and ruin at Hervotill were not through his neglect, but through the causes beforementioned; did grant 
p Ibid.  him leave to keep them at Prudhou-Castle, for the space of ten years then next following.  
In 26 Edw. 3. upon some apprehension 
q Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  of an Invasion by the French, he was put in Commission 
r Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with the Lords Percy and Nevil, for the arming and arraying of all Knights, Esquires, and others, in the County of Northumberland, for the defence of those parts. And, the same year was joined 
s Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 3. m. 2:  with those Lords in guarding the Marches of Scotland, on the borders of Northumberland.  
In 30 E. 3. he was Commissioned 
t Rot. Scoc. 30 E. ●. m. 6.  with the then Bishop of Durham, and some others, to Treat with the Prelates and Nobles of Scotland, touching the redemption of David de Brus (their King) still Prisoner in England; as also touching a final peace betwixt both Realms: and in 36 E. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Claus. 36 E. 3. m. 3.  of the Manor of Burwell, in Com. Linc. by the death of joan, the Widow of William de Kyme, who till then held it in Dower. In 41 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
x Rot. Scoc. 41 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners to survey the Marches of Scotland; and to Treat with David de Brus, and those of that Nation, touching satisfaction for such injuries as had been done by the Subjects of either Realm to each other, contrary to the Articles and Truce concluded on at Barwick 3 Oct. An. 1357. And in 43 Edw. 3. was again 
y Rot. Scoc. 43 E. 3. m. 2●  joined in Commission with the Bishop of Durham, and others, for guarding of the East Marches.  
About this time, in right 
z Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3. m. 6.  of Maud his Wife, Sister of Anthony de Lucy; and Cousin and Heir to joan, Daughter and Heir to him the said Anthony deceased (by whom he had issue) he obtained Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3. m. 6.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited. And in 44 Edw. 3. was joined in Commission 
b Rot. Scoc. 44 E. 3. m. 4.  with the Bishop of Carlisle, and others, for guarding of the West● Marches: So likewise, the next ensuing year again 
c Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 2.  with the Bishop of Durham, and others, for the East-Marches. Which Commission was renewed 
d Rot. Scoc. 46 E. 3. m. 1.  to them, in 46 Edw. 3. as was 
e Ibid. m. 4.  that to the Bishop of Carlis●e, and others, for the West-Marches.  
In 3 R. 2. he obtained a Charter 
f Cart. 3 R. 2. n. 6.  to himself and Maud de Lucy his Wife, and to the Heirs of her the said Maud for Free-warren, in all her Demesn Lands of Allerdale, in Com. Cumbr. And having given 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 917 b. n. 10.  twenty pounds to the Monks of Newminster, and 
* Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  twenty nine Messages, and forty two Ox-gangs of Land lying in Immyngham, in Com. Linc. unto the Canons of Kyme in that County, for their better support; and performance of certain Works of Piety, according to his special appointment: as also been summoned 
h Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 6 E. 3. till 4 R. 2. departed 
i Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 57  this life without issue surviving, 7 jan. 4 Ric. 2. being then seized 
k Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 57  of the Manor of Newton-Kyme, and Puddocthorpe, in Com. Ebor. Thorstanton in Hankedon, in Com. Suff. of the Castle and Manor of Prudhou; of the Manor of Ovyngham; of the Castle of Herbotill, with the Manors of Oterbourne, Fletwayton, and Faudon, in Com. Northumb. Of the Castle and Honour of Cokermouth, with the Manors of Wygtone and Papcastre, in Com. Cumbr. and of the Manors of Skeldingthorp, Solthaugh, Kyme, Alwardby, Thorpe, Croste, Burwell, Calceby, Skyrbek, Brausolace, Kirketon, Multon, Flethergate, Immingham, Stalyngburgh, Sotteby, Faldingworth, Skeldinghope and Gosthagh, in Com. Linc. leaving Alianore the Wife of Henry Talboys, Daughter of Elizabeth, sometime Wife of Gilbert Burdon his Sister, his Niece and next Heir, at that time forty years of age. Which Alianore doing her Homage 
l Rot. Fin. 4 R. 2. n. 7.  the same year, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 4 R. 2. n. 7.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
Maud the Widow of this deceased Earl Gilbert surviving.  
Which Maud afterwards became the Wife 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 97 a. n. 60.  of Henry Lord Percy, the first Earl of Northumberland of that name: and in An. 1383. (7 Ric. 2.) gave 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 97 a. n. 60.  twenty Marks to the Canons of Drax, in Com. Ebor. to solemnize the Obits of this Gilbert Earl of Angos (her former Husband) on the day of the Epiphany every year, with Placebo and Dirige; and on the morrow after with Mass of Requiem for his Soul.  
This last Earl Gilbert had two 
p Claus. 4 R. 2. m. 20.  Brothers of the half blood (as I have already observed) viz. Sir Robert de Vmfravill Knight, and Thomas; 
Thomas.  which Sir Robert died 
q Claus. 4 R. 2. m. 20.  in his life-time without issue. Whereupon the said Thomas, as his next Heir male, in 4 Ric. 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
r Ibid.  of the Castle of Herbotill, and Manor of Otterburne, which by the death of the said Gilbert without issue, by virtue of especial entail descended to him. This Thomas, 
Thomas.  by joan the Daughter of Adam de Rodom, had issue 
s Rot. Fin. 15 H. 6. m. 13.  two Sons, both Knights; viz. Sir Thomas de Vmfravill, and Sir Robert. Which Sir Thomas de Vmfravill had issue Gilbert; during whose minority King Ric. 2. granted 
t Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  unto Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, the Governourship of the Castle of Herbotill. Which Gilbert 
Gilbert.  in 11 Hen. 4. though 
u Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  he had not then accomplished his full age, obtained Livery 
x Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  of that Castle by the King's consent.  
In 14 Hen. 4. this Gilbert (called Earl 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 700. T. Wal. p. 424  of Kyme by some Historians) went 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 700. T. Wal. p. 424  with the Earl of Arundel, and others, to assist the Duke of Burgundy against the Duke of Orleans. And in 5 Henry 5. was 
a T. Wals. ●45. n. 20.  at the Siege of Caen: In 6 Hen. 5. having still the title 
b Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 7●3.  of Earl of Kyme, he was 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 7●3.  also at the Siege of Rouen: and the same year, shortly after Easter, was sent 
d T. Wals. p. 448. n. 30.  by the King to lay Siege to the Castle of nullie le Uesque: but in 9 Hen. 5. accompanying 
e Ibid. 454 n. 20.  Thomas Duke of Cla●ence; in that rash adventure of passing a River and Marish in disorder; out of too eager a desire to give Battle to the Duke of Orleans, was there slain 
f Ibid. 454 n. 20. , leaving his four Sisters his Heirs; viz. 
g Lib. cedul. p. 270. Li●c.  Elizabeth then unmarried; joan the Wife of Sir Thomas Lambert Knight; Margaret the Wife of William Lodington; and Agnes the Wife of Thomas Hagerston.  
¶ ay now come to Sir Robert de Vmfravill, the younger Son of Thomas, by joan the Daughter of Adam de Rodom.  
This Sir Robert de Vmfravill 
Robert.  being a Knight 
h Instit. of the Garter per. E. 〈◊〉 p. 610.  of the Garter, temp. Hen. 4. with Sir Robert de Ogle Knight, in 1 Hen. 5. were employed 
i Rot. Scoc. 1. H. 5. m. 4.  as Commissioners, to Treat and conclude with the Commissioners of Robert Duke of Albani, than Regent of Scotland, touching the Peace of both Realms. In 11 Hen. 6. he was possessed 
k Ex 〈◊〉 penès Joh. ● Lumley, A 1578.  of Redesdale and Kyme: but departed 
l 〈…〉  this life 6 Cal. jan. An. 1436. (15 Hen. 6.) and was buried 
m 〈…〉  before the Altar of S. Mary Magdalen, in the Abbey of Newminster, being then seized 
n 〈…〉  of the Castle of Herbotill, and Manor of Otterburne; to himself, and the Heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by virtue of a Fine 
o 〈…〉  levied tres septim. Pasch. 1 Ric. 2. betwixt Gilbert de Vmfravill, than Earl of Angos Plaintiff, and john de Haburgh Clerk, Deforciant; whereby, for want of issue of him the said Earl, that Castle and Manor were to devolve to Sir Robert de Vmfravill Knight, and to the Heirs male of his body lawfully begotten; with remainder to Thomas de Vmfravill, Brother of the said Sir Robert, and to the Heirs male of his body; and for lack of such issue, to Thomas de Vmfravill Son of joan, Daughter of Adam de Rodom, and the Heirs male of his body; with remainder to Robert the Son of the said joan, and the Heirs male of his body; and for default of such issue, to the right Heirs of the said Earl.  
Which Thomas Son of joan, Daughter to Adam Rodom, being so seized: and having issue 
p Ibid.  Gilbert, who died without issue male; the said Robert de Vmfravill (Son of joan) became seized 
q Ibid.  of that Castle and Manor. But dying 
r Ibid.  without issue; by virtue of the before-specified Entail 
s Ibid. , they came to Walter Tailboys, Cousin and Heir to the before-specified Earl, viz. 
t Ibid.  Son of Walter, Son of Alianore, Daughter of Elizabeth, Sister to him the said Earl. Which Walter then, scil. 15 Hen. 6. had Livery 
u Ibid.  of them, his Homage being 
x Ibid.  respited.   

Tani.  
IN the time of King William the Conqueror Robert de Tani 
Robert.  was one of the witnesses 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 371. n. 60.  to the Charter of that King, for his foundation of the Abbey at Selby in Com. Ebor. To whom succeeded Hasculf de Tani, 
Hasculf.  who in 5 Steph. had 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Es●●● Hertf.  a great suit with Rualo de Abrincis, and then gave a Fine 
c Ibid.  to the King of xuj l. xvij s. viij d. that he might enjoy those Lands in Essex, in demesne, which William de Boevill did unjustly detain from him.  
To this Hasculf succeeded Rainald de Tani, 
Rainald.  who bestowed 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 649 b. n. 60.  the Church of Bengeho on the Monks of Bermundsey, in Com. Surr. (Maud, his Mother giving 
e Ibid. 643. n. 40.  them also that of Fi●hide.) And to him Gruel 
Gruel.  (or Grailand) de Tani, his Brother 
† Ibid. 643. n. 40. ; who, in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
f Lib. rub. Essex.  the Assessment of that Aid, then levied, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. rub. Essex.  his Knights-Fees, de veteri feoffamento, to be three and an half. Which Gruel died in 26 H. 2. as it seems: for than had another Hasculf (whom I presume to be his Son) livery 
h Rot. Pip. ●6 H. 2. Essex.  of his Lands, paying One hundred pound for his Relief. Which Hasculf, 
Hasculf.  in 31 Hen. 2. accounted 
i Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Lond. Midd.  Lxxxuj l. xiij s. iv d. to the Exchequer, which he owed to Andrew Bokerell for the soak of London: and in 2 Ric. 1. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, paid 
k Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. E●●ex.  Lxv s. for those Knights-Fees he then had.  
To this Hasculf, succeeded Gilbert de Tani, 
Gilbert:  who in 5 Ric. 1. paid 
l Rot. Pip. 5 R. 1. Essex.  one hundred pounds for his Relief. In 6 Ric. 1. upon collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, this Gilbert answered 
m Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Essex.  seven l. x s. and in 16 joh. upon the collection of the Scutage of Poictou (assessed 
n Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Essex.  at three Marks) paid 
o Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Essex.  fifteen pounds for seven Knights Fees; the Lordships of Auvilers and Anger, being part 
p Testa de 〈…〉.  of his Barony: and departing 
q Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 2.  this life in 5 Hen. 3. left 
r Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 2.  William de Fauburgh; Maud the Wife of Adam de Legh; and Nicholas de Beauchamp his next Heirs. Whereupon, paying 
s Ibid. & Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Essex.  one hundred pounds for their Relief, the Sheriffs of Essex, Cantabr. and Suff. had command 
t Ibid. & Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Essex.  to make Livery unto them of the Lands of their Inheritance.  
¶ Of this Family (I presume) was also Peter de Thani; 
Peter.  who, in 20 Hen. 3. being constituted Sheriff 
u Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Counties of Essex and Hertford, as also Governor 
x Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 8.  of Hertford Castle, and the honour of Boloine, continued 
y Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉.  Sheriff of those Counties for the two next ensuing years, and half the twenty third year.  
Which Peter had issue 
z Mona●●. Angl. Vol. 2. 19 ●. n. 10.  john de Thani, 
john.  who bestowed 
a Mona●● Angl. Vol. 2. 19 ●. n. 10.  on the Canons of Waltham his Manor of Theydon-Bois, in Com. Essex. To whom succeeded Richard de Thani, 
Richard.  his Son 
b Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 13.  and Heir; who in 30 Hen. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 13.  of those Lands which were of the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife, Daughter and Heir to William Fitz-Richard.  
In 44 Hen. 3: this Richard was Sheriff 
d 〈…〉  of the Counties of Essex and Hertford; so likewise for 
e 〈…〉  half the 45. year. But, in 49 Hen. 3. being 
f 〈…〉  in that grand Rebellion of the Barons, suffered in the seizure 
g 〈…〉  of his Lands, as other his adherents did. Howbeit, in 51 Hen. 3. through the mediation 
h 〈…〉  of Roger de Leybourne, being received 
i 〈…〉  into the King's favour; 
Richard.  he had restitution 
k 〈…〉  of them again: and in 52 Hen. 3. was made Governor 
l Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 14.  of Hadley Castle. After which e'er long, viz. in 55 Hen. 3. he departed 
m 〈…〉  this life, being then seized 
n 〈…〉  of the Manors of Elmestede, Chigenhall, and La●●on-Tany, in Com. Essex; with the Advowson of the Church of Chigenhall, and moiety of the Advowson of the Church of La●●on-Tany; leaving Richard his Son 
o 〈…〉  and Heir thirty years of age.  
Which Richard died 
p 〈…〉  in 24 Edw. 1. leaving Roger 
Roger.  his Son 
q 〈◊〉. 24 E. 1. n. 16.  and Heir eighteen years of age. But neither he nor his Posterity, having summons to Parliament, I shall not speak farther of them.  
¶ Of this Family also was Lucas de Thani; 
Lucas.  who in 9 Edw. 3. was constituted 
r Pat. 9 E. 1. ●. 15.  Justice of all the King's Forests South of Trent: but the next ensuing year, being 
s T. Wals. p. 11. n. 10.  a valiant Soldier, and in 
t T. Wals. p. 11. n. 10.  that Expedition then made into Wales; upon a skirmish with the Welsh, who were too strong for him and his party, endeavouring 
u T. Wals. p. 11. n. 10.  to pass a Bridge (begun by the King, but not finished) he had the fate to be drowned 
x T. Wals. p. 11. n. 10. , with many more in that Retreit. Others say 
y H. Knighton 2464. n. 30. , that it was by passing the River in Boats; which being over-laden, sunk them.   

Windsor.  
AT the time of the general Survey made by King William the Conqueror, Walter Fitz-Other 
Walter.  possessed 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. come.  three Lordships in Surrey; two in Hantshire, three in Buckinghamshire, and four in Middlesex; of which Stanwell was not the least, where his Descendants for divers ages afterwards, had their chief Seat.  
This Walter being Warden 
b Ex Autogr. penès Tho. nuper D. Windsor.  of the Forest of Berkshire, and Castellan 
c Ex Autogr. penès Tho. nuper D. Windsor.  of Windsor, assumed his surname from that place: and had issue three Sons; viz. 
d Ex autogr. penès Tho. nuper D. Windsor.  William, Robert, and Girald.  
Of these, Robert had 
e Ibid.  Estone, in Com. Buck. And Girald being Castellan 
f Ibid.  of Pembroke, married 
g MS. de redbud Hibern. in Bibl. Bodl. ●. 97. Tom. 2.  Nesta a Daughter to Rhese Prince of Wales; from whose loins the noble Family of Fitz-Girald in Ireland, do derive their descent. But I return to William.  
To this William, 
William.  Maud the Empress ratified 
h Ex autogr. ut supra.  those grants which had been made to his Ancestors, of the custody of Windsor Castle; and of all his Lands, in as full manner, as they enjoyed them, in the time of her Father King Henry the First.  
To whom succeeded another William, 
William.  his Son. Which William in 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessment of the Aid, then levied, for marrying the King's Daughter; certified 
i Lib. rub. sub tit. Buck.  that he had sixteen Knights Fees and an half, de veteri Feoffamento; and three, and an half, de novo; for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Buck.  xij l. ij s. ij d. In 18 Hen. 2. upon the collection of the Scutage of those who were not in that Expedition then made into Ireland, he answered 
l Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Buck. Bedf.  xviij l. iij s. iv d. and in 6 Ric. 1. attended 
m Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Buck. Bedf.  the King into Normandy.  
To this last mentioned William succeeded Walter his Son and Heir; who was also in that Expedition of Normandy, in 6 Ric. 1. which Walter, 
Walter.  shortly after, dying without issue male, Christian de Windsor (his Daughter I suppose) in 5 joh. gave 
n Rot. Pip. 5. Joh. Essex 〈◊〉 Heref.  a Fine of two hundred and twenty Marks, that it might be tried whether she were his next Heir, or not; and to have Livery of the Lands whereof he died seized. But, in 8 joh. this Christian, with Duncan de Lascells her Husband; as also Ralph de Hosdeng, gave a Fine 
o Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Buck. Bedf.  to the King of two hundred and forty Marks for Livery of those Lands.  
How long they enjoyed them I cannot say: for it appears, that in 14 joh. William de Windsor (a younger Brother to the said Walter) gave 
p Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Lond. Midd.  one hundred pounds for Livery of the same: and, as it seemeth, gained part of them. For, in 16 joh. upon 
q Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Buck, Bedf.  collection of the Scutage of Poictou, I find that he had 
r Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Buck, Bedf.  nine Knights Fees, and an eighth part, being the moiety of the honour of William de Windsor, as the Record expresseth, for which he paid 
s Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Buck, Bedf.  xviij l. v s.  
Wherefore, forasmuch as this Barony became thus rend insunder, I shall not take any farther notice of his Descendants, than to observe; that in 43 Edw. 3. one of them, viz. another William 
William.  being constituted 
t Pat. 43 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  Lieutenant of Ireland, had in consideration 
u Pat. 43 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  thereof, for his better support in the King's service, a grant 
x Pat. 43 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  of a thousand Marks per Annum, to be paid out of the King's Exchequer, until such time as the King should grant Lands and Rents of that value to himself and his Heirs for ever: and, that he had, immediately thereupon, a 
y Ibid.  grant of the Manor and Castle of Dungarvan; as also of the Castle called Black-Castle, to him and the Heirs of his body. Likewise, that in 3 Ric. 2. he was by Indenture 
z Ex autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King with one hundred men at Arms for half a year; and, that in consideration 
a Ibid.  thereof, he had restitution 
b Ibid.  of the Lands which were belonging to Alice Perers (sometime a Concubine to King Edward 3.) than his Wife 
c Ibid. , which were in the King's hands by reason 
d Ibid.  of her forfeiture. Moreover, that he thereupon was 
e T. Wals. 247. n. 30.  in that Expedition then made into France, in aid of the Duke of Britanny, under 
f T. Wals. 247. n. 30.  the command of Thomas of Wodstoke, Earl of Buckingham: and that he had summons 
g Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 5, 6 and 7 Ric. 2. but not after; nor none of his Posterity, until the time of King Henry the Eighth, as in due place I shall show.   

Fitz-Raphe.  
IN the time of the Conqueror Ralph Fitz-Hubert held 
a D●mesd. in iisden. come.  ten Lordships in Notinghamshire, and thirty seven in Com. Derb. whereof Criche was one; as also 
b D●mesd. in iisden. come.  the Lordship of Gunnebi, in Com. Linc. and Dalbi, in Com. Leic.  
This Ralph Fitz-Hubert adhering to King Stephen in his Wars against Maude the Empress, was a fierce 
c Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  man, and a great 
d Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  Plunderer, and having surprised 
e Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  the Castle of Devises, in Waltshire, by a stratagem, boasted 
f Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  that he would, through the advantage of that strong Hold, subject all the Countries betwixt Winchester and London: and to strengthen himself the better so to do, sent 
g Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  for Soldiers out of Flanders: but through the subtlety of one john, than Captain of the Castle at Marlebergh, he was at length taken Prisoner 
h Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph. ; and because he refused to deliver up the Devises to the Empress, hanged 
i Matth. West. in an. 1140. 5 Steph.  as a Thief.  
To this Ralph Fitz Hubert, 
Ralph.  succeeded Ralph his Son and Heir; who in the time of King Henry 1. gave 
k 〈◊〉 Anglic. Vol 2. 527. n. 30.  to the Knight-Templars four yard Land in Hert●●orne, in Com. Derb.  
And to him succeeded Hubert, 
Hubert.  commonly called Hubert Fitz-Raphe; which Hubert gave 
l Ibid. F. 230 b. n. 30. & 40. & 2●1 b. n 2●. & 60.  to the Monks of Oerler, in Com. Derb. his Lands of Pen●ric, Ripplei, Uechiltho, and so much of C●ilwell as belonged to Pencric; as also 
m Ibid F. 230 b. n. 30. & 40. & 2●1 b. n 2●. & 60.  part of his Woods at Criche, and the Advowson 
n Ibid F. 230 b. n. 30. & 40. & 2●1 b. n 2●. & 60.  of the Church of Criche: and to 
o Ibid. 95. n. 60.  the Canons of Thurgarton certain Lands in Scartheclive in Com. Derb.  
In 11 Hen. 2. this Hubert accounted 
p Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  twenty pounds to the King, upon levying the Scutage of Wales. And in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
q Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Nott.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be in number twenty; for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  twenty Marks. In 23 Henry 2. he answered 
s Rot. Pip. 23 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  twenty Marks to the King's Exchequer, to have the King's Writ of Right, for recovery of his part of the Lands of Wigot de Lincoln. And in 33 Hen. 2. made Partition 
t Rot. Pip. 23 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  with Henry de Stutevill, of certain Knights Fees belonging jointly to them.  
This Hubert had a Sister 
u Lib. rub. ut supra.  with whom Henry de Costentyne had 
w Lib. rub. ut supra.  in ●ank-marriage ten Knights Fees.  
In 6 Ric. 1. upon collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, he paid 
x Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Nott. Derb.  twenty pounds for the Knight's Fees then held of him: and 
y Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Nott. Derb.  in 7 Ric. 1. forty Marks to be exempted from going into Normandy, in the Expedition than made thither; and to have the benefit of Scutage of his own Tenants.  
In 1 joh. he paid 
z Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. N. Derb. Cart. 1. Joh. p. 2. m. 19  a Fine of thirty Marks to the King, that his Manor of Criche might be freed from any exaction of the King's Foresters; and that he might have the sole liberty of hunting in his own Woods there; as also 
a Rot. Pip. 1. Joh. N. Derb. Cart. 1. Joh. p. 2. m. 19  that those Woods might not be Afforested. In 12 joh. he gave 
b Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Nott. Derb.  two hundred Marks, and two Palfreys, for licence to pass beyond Sea. And in 3 Hen. 3. upon levying the first Scutage of that King, paid 
c Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  thirty Marks for those fifteen Knights Fees he then had; but died not long after: for in 6 Hen. 3. the King granted 
d Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 1.  to Philip Marc (than a great man in Notinghamshire) the marriage of the Son and Heir of julian the Daughter of this Hubert.   

Maine.  
AMongst those who were witnesses to that grant, made by William de Braose, to the Monks of S. Florence, at Salmure in France (whereof King William the Conqueror, and Maud his Queen, were some of the number) Walter de Meduana is there taken notice 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 581 a. n. 40.  of for one. From which Walter 
Walter.  descended another Walter; who in 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessing of that Aid then levied, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
b Lib. rub: tit. Kent.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be twenty; and those de novo, nine: for all which, in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
c Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Kent.  xx l. ij s. viij d.  
In 18 Hen. 2. upon levying the Scutage of Ireland, this Walter being not in that Expedition, paid 
d Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Kent.  twenty nine pounds: and 
e Rot. Pip. 38 H. 2. Kent.  in 33 Hen. 2. fifteen pounds, in regard he was not with the King's Army at Galwaie. But farther I have not seen of him, than that he married the Widow of Roger Earl of Hereford; and that she surviving him, upon collection 
f Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Kent.  of the Scutage of Wales, in 2 R. 1. paid xiv l. x s. for his Knight's Fees, which were de veteri Feoffamento.   

Say.  
THE first mention of this name wherewith I have met, is in Anno 1083. (16 William Conqueror) Picot de Say, 
Picot.  one of the principal 
a Ord. Vit. 581 A.  persons in Com. Salop. under that potent person Roger de Montgomeri, Earl of Shrewisbury, then attending 
b Ord. Vit. 581 A.  him, at his Dedication of that great Abbey which he then Founded without the East-gate there.  
The next is of Engelran de Say; 
Engelran.  who, in 3 Steph. upon 
c Ibid. 〈◊〉 B.  those differences betwixt King Stephen, and Maud the Empress; after 
d Ibid. 〈◊〉 B.  two years' Truce betwixt that King, and Geffrey of Anjou (than her Husband) took Prisoners Rainald de Dunstanvill (one of the Illegitimate Sons of King Henry the First) and Baldwin de Redvers, who were two of her chief Adherents.  
And in 6 Steph. being with 
e Ibid. 922 B.  him in that fatal Battle of Lincoln, where he lost the day, and was taken 
f Ibid. 922 B.  Prisoner; when others turned their backs, manifested his courage, fight 
g Ibid. 922 B.  it out stoutly to the last.  
After him I come to William de Say; 
William.  who took to Wife 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 449 b. n. 30. etc.  Beatrix the Daughter of 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 449 b. n. 30. etc.  William, and Sister 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 449 b. n. 30. etc.  to Geffrey de Mandevill, Earl of Essex: by by whom he had issue 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons, viz. William and Geffrey. Which William 
William.  (the Son) departing 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  this world, whilst his Father was alive, left issue 
n Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Essex & He●tf. per lns●ex.  two Daughters his Heirs; viz. Beatrix, who married 
o Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Essex & He●tf. per lns●ex.  to Geffrey Fitz-Piers; from whom those of that line, who afterwards assumed the surname of Mandevill, and became Earls of Essex, did descend (as I shall show in due place) and Maud who married 
p Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Essex & He●tf. per lns●ex.  to William de Bocland. Which Maud, in 30 Hen. 2. with the consent of her Sister Beatrix (by a Fine 
q Ibid.  levied in the King's Court at Melkesham, upon the Feast-day of the Conversion of S. Paul, had an Assignation 
r Ibid.  of her purparty of those Lands whereof her Father died seized.  
But I return to Geffrey 
Geffrey.  the second Son. In 4 Ric. 1. upon 
s 〈…〉  that memorable League made at Hainou betwixt that King, and Henry the Emperor, whereby King Richard, upon the payment of seventy thousand Marks of Silver, was to be enlarged from his Imprisonment: William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely, and Chancellor of England, returning 
t 〈…〉  into this Realm, with the emperor's golden Bull, testifying the same; he enjoined 
u 〈…〉  some of the Bishops and Barons to go back with him thither; amongst which this Geffrey de Say was 
x 〈…〉  one; which Geffrey having married 
y Ex coll. R: Gl. S.  the Sister and Coheir to Walkeline Maminot, departed this life in 16 joh. as it seems: for than did Geffrey 
Geffrey.  his Son give 
z 〈…〉  four hundred Marks to the King for Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance, both by his Father and Mother; and soon after ratified 
a 〈…〉  to the Canons of Begeham, in Com. Suss. the Land of Brocele, which was part 
b 〈…〉  of his Barony, and first given 
c 〈…〉  to them by Walkeline de Maminot his Ancestor; as also the grant 
d 〈…〉  of the Church of S. Nicholas at Greenwich, which Geffrey his Father, and Alice his Mother had formerly made unto them.  
This last mentioned Geffrey took to Wife 
e 〈…〉  Alice, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to john de Cheney; and confirmed 
f 〈…〉  to the Canons of Rudham, in Com. Norff. all those grants which William de Cayneto (id est Chen●y) and john de Cheney, Nephew of that William, had made unto them: And for 
g 〈◊〉  the Soul of Alice his Wife, and the Souls of his Ancestors, etc. did of his own gift add 
h Ibid.  the Church of S. Margaret at Thorpe. Moreover, he gave 
i 〈…〉  to the Knights Hospitallers, the Manor of S●dlescombe, in Sussex; and by the assent 
k 〈…〉  of Alice de Cheney his Wife, ratified 
l 〈…〉  to the Monks of Bermondesey in Surrey, those Lands in Dilekersh, which Walkeline Maminot, his Predecessor, had given to them.  
But being in Arms against King john, with others of the Barons in 17 joh. his Lands and Fees lying in the Counties of Kent, Bedf. Buc●. Northton. Cantabr. Essex, Hertford, Norf. Suff. and Linc. were given 
m 〈…〉  to Peter de Crohun. Howbeit, after the death of that King he was received to favour (as others, who returned to their due obedience, were) and in 8 Hen. 3. upon 
n 〈…〉  levying the Scutage of Montgomery, answered 
o 〈…〉  for twenty seven Knights Fees, of the Fees of Maminot; as also 
p 〈…〉  for fifteen more of the Fees of Ingelram Patric: and died 
q Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  in Gascoigne upon Monday next preceding the Feast of S. Barth●lmew, 14 Hen. 3.  
Whereupon William 
William.  his Son and Heir doing his Homage 
r Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 4. , had Livery 
s Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  of all the Lands whereof he died seized; the King being contented to accept 
t Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  of his Relief; viz. one hundred pounds, by forty Marks per annum, to be paid at Michaelmass and Easter, by even portions, into the Receipt of his Exchequer; and confirmed 
u Ex Registr. de Bermundesey.  to the Monks of Bermundesey in Com. Surr. those grants of the Church of Berling in Kent, of Walkeline Maminot his Predecessor; as also of those which Geffrey de Say his Grandfather, and Geffrey de Say his Father had formerly made thereof.  
In 44 Hen. 3. this William was constituted 
x Pat. 44 H. 3. m. 10.  Governor of the Castle at Rochester: but in 48 Hen. 3. being 
y H. Knighton 2451. 27.  in the Battle of Lew●s (on the King's part) he fled 
z H. Knighton 2451. 27.  from thence, and departed 
a Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 37.  this life in 56 Hen. 3. leaving William 
William.  his Son and Heir, at that time nineteen 
b Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 37.  years of age; being then seized 
c Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 37.  of the Manors of Stratton, in Com. Norf. Codham, Berling, Strete, West-Grenewich and Burgham, in Com. Cantii, and of the Advowson of the Church of Stre●e; which Manor of Berling he held 
d Ibid.  as a Baron; as also 
e Ibid.  the Manor of West-Grenewich by Barony; being to Repair 
f Ibid.  part of Rochester Bridge; as also a certain house in Dover Castle, for his Barony in Kent. Marry his Wife surviving him, who afterwards 
g Rot. Fin. ● E. 1. m. 20.  was wedded to Robert de Vfford. But I return to William his Son.  
This William, in 22 E. 1. amongst others of the great men, summoned 
h Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  in the month of june, that year, to advise with the King upon the most important affairs of the Realm, was 
i Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  one; and thereupon, soon after required 
k Ibid. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portsmouth upon the first day of September next ensuing, sufficiently furnished with Horse and Arms, and to pass with him into Gascoigne: but in 23 E. 1. he died 
l Esc. 23 E, 1. n. 49. , leaving Geffrey 
Geffrey.  
m Esc. 23 E, 1. n. 49.  his Son and Heir fourteen years of age; and then seized 
n Esc. 23 E, 1. n. 49.  of the Manors of Berling, West-Grenewich, Burgham, and Codeham, in Com. Cantii, Hams, in Com. Suss. and Sabrichesworth, in Com. Hertf.  
The Wardship of which Geffrey, William de Leybourne shortly after obtained 
o Pat. 24 E. 1. m. 20. , to the intent he should 
p Pat. 24 E. 1. m. 20.  marry Idonea his Daughter (as he afterwards did.)  
This last mentioned Geffrey, in 34 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
q Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 20.  of his Lands: and was 
r Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: and the next ensuing year obtained the King's Charter 
s Claus. 35 E. 1. m. 71.  for a weekly Market every Friday; and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, at his Manor of Sabrightesworth. Moreover, in 7 Edw. 2. he was summoned 
t Claus. 7 E. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst others of the Barons: but in 15 Edw. 2. he departed 
u Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 41.  this life, leaving Geffrey 
Geffrey.  his Son 
x Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 41.  and Heir seventeen years of age, being at that time seized 
y Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 41.  of the Manors of Edelmetone, in Com. Midd. which he had lately purchased; Sabrichesworth, in Com. Hertf. Hammes-Say, in Com. Suss. Berling, C●deham, Burgham, and West-Grenewich, in Com. Cantii. Whereupon Idonea his Wife then surviving him, had an Assignation 
z Ibid.  of the said Manor of Berling, and certain Lands in Burgham for her Dowry.  
Which Geffrey making proof 
a Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 4.  of his age in 19 E. 2. had Livery 
b Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 4.  of his Lands; and was first summoned 
c Claus. de eodem anno in d●r●o.  to Parliament in 1 Edw. 3. After which, viz. in 8 Edw. 3. he obtained the King's Charter 
d Cart. 18 E. 3. n. 8  for Free-warren in all h●s Demesn Lands, within his Lordships of Greenwich, Depfourd, Codham, and Berling, in Com. Cantii, with view of Frankpleg. Infangthef, Outfangthef, and divers other Privileges. Moreover, in 10 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 27.  Admiral of all the King's Fleet, from the River of Thames Westwards; in which service, besides 
f Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 48.  himself then a Banneret, he had 
g Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 48.  of his Retinue four Knights, twenty men at Arms, and three Archers. And in 12 E. 3. was employed 
h Rot. Aleman. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  into Flanders. In 17 E. 3. he was in the Wars 
i Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 15.  of France: so likewise 
k Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 21.  in 19 and 21 
l Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  E. 3. Furthermore, in 23 Edw. 3. in consideration 
m Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  of his good services already performed; and in expectation 
n Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  of the like for the future, he was entertained 
o Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  to serve the King in his Wars during his whole life, with twenty men at Arms, and twenty Archers; taking for his pay two hundred Marks per annum, at the Receipt of the King's Exchequer.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 8.  again in the Wars of France: but in 33 Edw. 3. upon the twenty sixth of june, he departed 
q Esc. 33 E. 3. n. 37.  this life; leaving issue by Maud his Wife, daughter, 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, William 
William.  
s Esc. ut supra.  his Son and Heir nineteen years of age; and three Daughters, viz. 
t Claus. 8 H. 4. m. 15.  Idonea, married to Sir john de Clinton of Maxstoke, in Com. Warr. Knight; Elizabeth to Thomas de Aldone, and joan, first to William Fienles, and afterwards to Stephen de Valoines; Maud his Wife still surviving; who had the Manors of Berling and Burgham assigned 
u Claus. 33 E. 3. m. 18.  to her in Dower. Which Maud, in consideration 
x Pat. 42 E. 3. p. 1. m. 33.  of her good services to Queen Philippe, and the Lady Isaball the King's Daughter; obtained in 42 Edw. 3. the grant 
y Pat. 42 E. 3. p. 1. m. 33.  of an annuity of one hundred Marks per Annum to be paid out of the Exchequer during her life.  
And by her Testament 
z Wittlesey. f. 10● b.  bearing date at Bermondsey, upon Tuesday next after the Feast of the Apostles Simon and jude; bequeathing her Body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-Preachers (commonly called the Blackfriars in the City of London, near to Edmund her beloved Husband, so that it seems she married again) gave to the Friars there ten pounds: appointing that no Feast should be made on her Funeral-day; but that immediately 〈◊〉 her decease, her Corpse should be carried to Burial, covered only with a Linen cloth, having a Red cross thereon, and two Tapers; one at the head, and another at the feet; charging her Son William de Say, upon her Blessing, that he should not do contrary thereto.  
But of this last mentioned William I have seen no more, than that he left Issue john 
john.  
a Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 24.  his Son and Heir, who died 
b Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 24.  in his minority, and in 
c Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 67.  Ward to the King; in 6 Ric. 2. being then seized 
d Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 67.  of the Manors of Berling, Burgham, West-Grenewiche, and Codeham, in Com. Cantii; Says Manor in Dabrichesworth, in Com. Hertf. and Strete, Buckstede, and Hams, in Com. Suss. leaving Elizabeth 
e Ibid.  his Sister and Heir, at that time sixteen 
f Ibid.  years of age. Which Elizabeth first took to Husband 
g Rot. Fin. 6 R. 2. m. 26.  john de Fallesley (afterwards Knight, and a very Eminent man, as I shall show in due place.) Which john soon after doing his Fealty, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 6 R. 2. m. 26.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; but dying before her, she married again 
i Claus. 8. H. 4. m. 1●.  to Sir William Heron Knight.   

Musard.  
AT the time of the general Survey of England made by King William the Conqueror, Hascoit Musard 
Hascoit.  had 
a Domesd. lib. in iisd. Com.  great Possessions in this Realm; in Berkshire three Lordships, in Buckinghamshire one, in Warwickshire four, in Gloucesteshire six, and in Derbyshire six, whereof Staveleie (his chief Seat in that Country) was one. To this Hascoit succeeded 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Richard, and to Richard 
Richard.  another 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Hascoit; 
Hascoit.  who, in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment 
d Lib. rub. in Scac. tit. Nott.  of the Aid for marrying the King's daughter, certified 
e Lib. rub. in Scac. tit. Nott.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be twelve; and those de novo, to be two, an half, and fifteenth part.  
This last mentioned Hasculf gave 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 547 a. l. S.  the moiety of the Church of Stavele to the Knights-Templars; and to 
g Ibid. 551 a. n. 30.  the Knights Hospitallers the Lordships of Chiltcombe, Rysangre, and Bochelcote; but died before 33 Hen. 2. For upon the Collection of the Scutage of Galweie, Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir answered 
h Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  for twelve Knights Fees which he held de veteri Feoffamento; and ij l. xi s. iij d. for those de novo. Which Ralph, in 2 Ric. 1. paid 
i Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Glouc.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, and for Licence to marry where he should think fit.  
In 17 joh. this Ralph was constituted Sheriff 
k Pat. 17 Joh. m. 19  of Gloucestershire; but before the end of that year, he took 
l M. Paris. 262 l. 24.  part with the Rebellious Barons of that time.  
In 1 Hen. 3. he had Livery 
m Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 20.  of his Lands in Benham, Grenham, and Broxoure, in Com. Berks. which were of his Inheritance; and continued 
n Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  Sheriff of Gloucestershire till 9 Henry 3. inclusive.  
In 4 Hen. 3. having married 
o Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  Isabella, the Widow of john de Nevil, without Licence, he paid 
p Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  one hundred marks Fine for that transgression, and in 10 Hen. 3. gave 
q Rot. Pip. 10 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  fifteen marks Fine for Livery of those Lands, which Walter de Godarvill, and joan his Wife, sister of Isabella, had withheld from her the said Isabella, and were of her Inheritance. Whereupon, doing his Homage 
r Rot. Fin. 10 H. 3. m. 3.  for them, command 
s Rot. Fin. 10 H. 3. m. 3.  was given to the Sheriff of Notinghamshire to make Livery of them accordingly.  
This Ralph gave 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 610 n. 40.  to the Canons of Beauchief, in Com. Derb. the Town of Ha●ley, and all his Lands in Wadeself, with the Woods in Hanley; and for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Isabella his Wife, bestowed 
u Regist. de 〈◊〉. 105.  on the Canons of Wel●ec, in Com. Nott. the Tithe of the Pawnage of his Park and Woods in Stavelei. And departed 
x Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 4.  this life in 14 Hen. 3. whereupon, Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir intruding 
y Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 4.  into those Lands without Livery; the Sheriffs of Linc. Ebor. and Glouc. had command 
z Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 4.  to seize them; whereof the Castle of Muserdere, in Com. Glouc. was part. Nevertheless, within a short space after, paying 
a 〈…〉  threescore pounds for his Relief, the King accepted 
b 〈…〉  of his Homage, and gave 
c 〈…〉  him possession of them.  
Which Robert died 
d 〈…〉  in 24 Hen. 3. whereupon Geffrey Despenser gave 
e 〈…〉  five hundred marks Fine to the King, for the Wardship and Marriage of Ralph 
Ralph.  his Brother and Heir; whose Lands lay in the Counties of Nott. Derb. Glouc. and Berks.  
Which Ralph, in 31 Hen. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. ●1 H. 3. m. 5.  of his Lands: and in 38 Hen. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
g 〈…〉  thirty pounds for fifteen Knights Fees which he then held. In 41 Hen. 3. (amongst others) this Ralph had command 
h Claus. 41 H. ●. in dorso ●. 6.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to repair to Bristol on the octaves of S. Peter, for restraining the Incursions of the Welsh: and departed 
i Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 10.  this life in 49 Hen. 3. leaving Ralph 
Ralph.  
k Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 10.  his Son and Heir thirty years of age.  
Which Ralph died 
l Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 22.  in 1 Edw. 1. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir in minority; who accomplished 
m Esc. 1● E. 1. n. 75. Glouc.  his full age in 15 Edw. 1. and in 16 Edw. 1. was discharged 
n Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 1.  of those sums of money then required of him for the Scutage of Wales, in 5 Edw. 1. and 10 Edw. 1. by reason they were Assessed in his minority: but died 
o Esc. 1● E. 1. n. 6. Derb.  in 17 Edw. 1. being then seized 
p Esc. 1● E. 1. n. 6. Derb.  of the Manor of Staveley, in Com. Derb. held of the King in Capite by Barony; finding for that, and his other Lordships, two Soldiers in the King's Army in Wales: as also of the Manors of Seynburg and Musardere, in Com. Glouc. with the Castle of Musardere then totally ruinous; leaving Nicholas 
q Esc. 1● E. 1. n. 6. Derb. , his Uncle, his next Heir forty years of age. Which Nicholas 
Nicholas.  performing 
r 〈…〉  his Fealty, had thereupon Livery 
s 〈…〉  of his Lands: and departed 
t Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 25. Derb.  this life in 29 Edw. 1. leaving 
u Esc. 29 E. 1. ●. 25. Derb.  Sir Ralph Freschevile Knight, Son of Amicia, his eldest Sister deceased, at that time 28 years of age; Margaret his second sister then living, fifty years of age; and joan the Wife of William de Chelardeston, daughter of Isabella his third sister, also deceased, thirty years of age, his next Heirs. Whereupon the said Ralph, Margaret, and William de Chelardeston, performing 
x Rot. Fin. 29 E. 1. m. 14.  their respective Homages, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 29 E. 1. m. 14.  of the Lands so descended to them by the death of the said Nicholas.   

Dinan.  
IN the time of Owen Gwyned, Prince of Wales (who being 
a 〈…〉  a valiant Soldier, wasted 
b 〈…〉  all the Marches betwixt Chester and 
c 〈…〉  Mount-Gilbert) King William the Conqueror came to Shrewsbury, and gave 
d 〈…〉  to Roger de Montgomery, the Earldom of Shrewsbury. Which Roger having Founded 
e 〈…〉  the Abbey of S. Peter there; and built 
f 〈…〉  a Castle at Brugge (vulg Bruggenorth.) began 
g 〈…〉  another at Dinan, since called Ludlow, which Castle, with the whole Territory and Honour of Corve; after 
h 〈…〉  that Robert de Belesme (son to Earl Roger) was for his Treason banished by King Henry the First; were by him bestowed 
i 〈…〉  on one Fouke his Knight; thereupon called Fouke, de Dinan.  
Whereupon, betwixt this Fouke, 
Fulke.  and Walter de Laci then Lord of Ewyas, there happened 
k 〈…〉  great contests, and many skirmishes: in which, though 
l 〈…〉  Laci, and Ernald de Lisle his Knight, were afterwards taken and carried Prisoners to Dinan: yet, by the means of a certain Damosel, called Marian de Bruer, they obtained their liberty 
m 〈…〉  again, and were made Friends.  
It is said 
n 〈…〉  that this Fouke de Dinan had a daughter called Hawyse, who became the Wife of Fouke de Brun, the son of Guarine de Metz; which Fouke De Brun enjoyed 
o 〈…〉  Abberbury, with the Territory adjacent, by the gift of King William.  
It is also said 
p Ibid. , that by the means of the before-specified Marian, Ernald de Lisle entered into Dinan in the absence of Fouke; and having so done, contrary to her mind, gained the Town and Castle for Laci his Master; and that for revenge of this Treachery, she murdered him in his bed. Moreover, that 
q Ibid.  Fouke discerning this his Castle thus possessed by Laci, came with all his power, and besieged it: and that thereupon, Yarword Drugden Prince of Wales, marched thither with twenty thousand men, and took him Prisoner; 
r Ibid.  and that he delivered him up to King Henry by the hands of Laci. So that Hawyse and Sibyl, his daughters, were 
s Ibid.  by this means disherited, and Laci became 
t Ibid.  Lord of Dynan.  
But in this Narrative there is doubtless a great mistake: for by the authority of Record it appears 
u Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Berks. Rot. Pip. 5 H. 2. Berks. , that it was josce de Dynan, 
josce.  who had those two daughters; viz. Hawyse and Sibyl, and that Hawyse was the Wife of Fulke Fitzwaryne (as abovesaid) and Sibyl of ... Plugenaie.  
¶ Another Family there was also of this name, of which I shall (in the next place) give what account I can: the first whereof I find mention being Alan de Dynant, 
Alan.  by parentage 
x Chron. Norm. 1002 C.  of Britanny in France; who, for 
y Testa de Nevil. tit. Northt. sc.  his Valour in fight with the King of France his Champion, betwixt Brsorz and Try, had the Lordship of Burton, in Com. Northt. given him 
z Testa de Nevil. tit. Northt. sc.  by King Henry the First.  
This Alan standing firm to King Stephen against Geffrey of Anjou, and Maud the Empress, in 1 Steph. upon 
a Ord. Vit. 906 A.  the Siege of Liseurx (in Normandy) by the Forces of Geffrey, was constituted 
b Ord. Vit. 906 A.  Governor of that City by Gualeran Earl of Mellen●, on the behalf of King Stephen: And in 3 Steph. took 
c Ibid. 919 D.  part with that Earl, and Robert Earl of Leicester his brother, against Roger Bishop of Salisbury (a potent person at that time) and his adherents (great Enemies to King Stephen) and raised 
d Ibid. 919 D.  an Insurrection against them at Oxford, in which many were slain.  
After this also, in 6 Steph. he was 
e Ibid. 922 A.  a principal Commander in the Van of King Stephen's Army, at the Battle of Lincoln; where King Stephen being worsted was taken Prisoner.  
Next to this Alan, viz. in 2, and 13 Hen. 2. I find mention 
f Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Devon. Rot. Pip. 13 H. 2. Devon.  of Hugh de Dinant, 
Hugh.  in Devonshire, likewise of 
g Rot. Pip. 4 H. 2. Be●ks.  Roland Dinant 
Roland.  in Berkshire; which Roland was Justice 
h R. Hoved. 324 a. n. 40.  of Britanny in 23 Hen. 2. and having Lands in Sussex, was, in 18 Hen. 2. amerced 
i Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Suss.  in that County for not certifying his Fees (upon the Assessment of the Aid in 12 Hen. 2. for marrying the King's Daughter.) But this Roland having no 
k MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Domitia. A. 8 f. 90 a.  Issue; in the presence of King Henry made 
l MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Domitia. A. 8 f. 90 a.  Alan Dinant his Nephew, his Heir; though he had a sister married 
m MS. in Bibl. Cotton. Domitia. A. 8 f. 90 a.  to Robert de Vitr●i.  
I next come to Geffrey Dynant, 
Geffrey.  son 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 285 a. n. 50.  to Oliver Dynant (brother 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 285 a. n. 50.  of the first Alan, as I guess.) This Geffrey Founded 
p Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 285 a. n. 50.  the Abbey of Hertland, in Com. Devon. in the time of King Henry the Second, and had a brother 
q Ibid.  called Oliver, and he a son 
r Ibid.  called Geffrey, who were both of them Benefactors 
s Ibid.  thereto; Oliver, 
Oilver.  with the consent of Geffrey his son and heir, giving 
t Ibid. 286 ●. n. 10.  all his Lands at Marcadene and Scepelwelle.  
In 15 joh. this Oliver gave 
u Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. Dors. Somers.  a Fine of threescore Marks for Livery of his Lordship of Bockland. But I descend to Geffrey 
Geffrey.  his son. This Geffrey, in 24 Hen. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
x Pat. 16 R. 2. n. 15. per Inspex.  for a Market on the Tuesday every week at his Manor of Bockland; as also for a Fair yearly for three days; viz. on the Eve of S. Michael, the day and morrow after that Festival: and in 41 Hen. 3. had summons 
y Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6. , amongst others, to repair to the King at Bristol on the octaves of S. Peter, well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Welsh. But departed 
z Esc. 43 H. 3. n. 4.  this life in 43 Hen. 3. being then seized of the 
a Esc. 43 H. 3. n. 4.  Manor of Her●land, in Com. Devon. which he held 
b Esc. 43 H. 3. n. 4.  by the service of two Knights Fees; leaving Oliver his son and heir twenty four years of age.  
Which Oliver 
Oliver.  then doing his Homage 
c Rot. Pip. 43 H. 3. Deu. Rot. Fin. 43 H. m. 10. , and paying his Relief, had Livery 
d Rot. Pip. 43 H. 3. Deu. Rot. Fin. 43 H. m. 10.  of his Lands; and in 48 Hen. 3. obtained pardon 
e Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 16.  for not observing the Ordinances of Oxford, which occasioned great Troubles at that time in this Realm. This Oliver held 
f Testa de Nevil Somers. Dors.  his Lordship of Bocland of the King in Capite, as a member of his Barony of Hertland. And having married 
g Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11  Isabella the Widow of john de Curtenay without Licence, paid 
h Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11  one hundred pounds Fine to the King for that transgression. Moreover, in 9 Edw. 1. he obtained Licence 
i Pat. 16 R. 2. m. 15. per Inspex.  for a Market upon the Tuesday, every week, at his Manor of Heritone, in Com. Devon. with a Fair there yearly for two days, viz. on the Eve and Festival of S. Nightan; as also 
k Ibid.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Hertilaunde in that County. And in 10 Edw. 1. was 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Wales. Furthermore, in 14 Edw. 1. he procured the King's Charter 
m Pat. 16 R. 2. ut supra per Inspex.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Harpeford, Norwelle, Elsyntone, Mutford, and Suthbrok, in Com. Devon. and at Bocland, in Com. Somerst. as also at Cardi●an and Botordel, in Com. Cornub. And having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisd. An. in dorso.  to Parliament, with the rest of the Barons, in 23, 24, 25, and 26 Edw. 1. departed 
o Esc. 27 E. 1. n. 42.  this life in 27 Edw. 1. leaving josce 
josce.  his son and heir twenty four years of age; who then doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 19  of his Lands.  
Which josce died soon after; viz. in 
q Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 56.  29 Edw. 1. being seized 
r Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 56.  of the Manor of Hertland with its Members. Which Manor, with the Manor of Norewell and Harpeford, in Com. Devon. and Bocland, in Com. Somerst. he held 
s Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 56.  of the King in Capite by the service of two Knights Fees. Moreover, he died seized 
t Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 56.  of the Hamlet of Matford, in Com. Devon. as also of the Manors of Cardinan and Bo●ardell, in Com. Cornub. and Deninghay, in Com. Somerst. which he held 
u Ibid.  in Capite of the King by the service of thirty two small Knights Fees; leaving john 
x Ibid.  his son and heir five years of age.  
He had like wise Issue a younger son 
y Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  called Oliver 
Oliver.  Which Oliver in 11 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
z Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 22.  to make a Castle of his house at Sampford-Peberell, in Com. Devon. but died 
* Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  in 20 Edw. 3. leaving Oliver 
Oliver.  his son and heir; who soon after making proof 
a Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  of his Lands. Which last mentioned Oliver, in 21 Edw. 3. was 
c Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  in the Wars of France; but died 
d Esc. 25 E. 3. n. 61.  on Wednesday, next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, in 25 Edw. 3. jointly seized 
e Esc. 25 E. 3. n. 61.  with joan his Wife, of the Manors of Sa●pford-P●verell, and Alze-Peverell, with the Advowson of the Church of Samford-Peverell, and Advowson of the Cell or Priory of Careswell; leaving Oliver his son and heir six years of age: Margaret his second Wife (daughter and heir of Richard de Hydon) surviving. Which Margaret died 
f Esc. 31 E. 3. n. 43.  in 31 Edw. 3. then seized 
g Esc. 31 E. 3. n. 43.  of the Manor of Hemyok, in Com. Devon. with the Hundred and Advowson of the Church which she held 
h Ibid.  for life; as also 
i Ibid.  of the Manor of Hydone, with the Advowson of the Church; and Manor of M●rlege, with the Advowson of the Church; leaving Issue by him the said Oliver, three daughters, her heirs; viz. 
k Ibid.  Margaret nine years of age, Elene seven, and Isabella six. Which Margaret (the eldest) being afterwards married 
l Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉  to William de Asthorpe; and making proof 
m Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉  of her age, in 39 Edw. 3. had Livery 
n Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance. But Elene and Isabella (otherwise called Elizabeth) became professed Nuns 
o Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 〈…〉  in their minority; the one at Bocland, and the other at Walton. Which daughters were 
p Esc. 31 E. 3. ut supra.  likewise found heirs to their Father, Oliver his son being dead 
q Esc. 31 E. 3. ut supra.  at that time.  
But I return to john Dynant 
john.  (likewise written Dynham) of Hertland, descended 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from john, son and heir to josce beforementioned. This john married 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  joan, daughter of Sir Thomas Courtney Knight, and Muriell his Wife, daughter and coheir to john Lord Moells; sister and heir to Sir Hugh Courtney Knight. And in 43 Edw. 3. on the behalf of the said joan his Wife, made partition 
t Ibid.  with Margaret her sister (at that time Wife of Thomas Peverell) of the Lands of their Inheritance.  
To this john 
john.  succeeded john his son and heir, who married 
u Ibid.  ... daughter of ... Lord Lovel: and to him another john, who wedded 
x Ibid.  joan the daughter and heir to Richard de Arches. And in 8 Hen. 6. being then a Knight, was retained 
y Ex Antog●. penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France, with eleven men at Arms and thirty six Archers. So likewise in 
z Ex Antog●. penès Cleric. pell.  14 Hen. 6. serve him again for the relief of Calais, with eleven men at Arms and seventy two Archers: and died 
a Lib. cedul. p. 6●6.  in 36 Hen. 6. being then seized of the Manor of Bocland-Dynham, with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Mapleton and Dorston; as also of the Manor of Hertland with the Hundred. Likewise of the Manor of Kingestarsmill, with the Hundred of Haytorre; and jointly 
b Ibid.  with joan his Wife, of the Manors of Harpford and Notwell in the same County; and Manor of Euer-Wallop, in Com. Sutht. leaving john 
john.  
c Ibid.  his son and heir twenty eight years of age; and the same joan his Wife surviving: which joan had thereupon an assignation 
d Claus. 36 H. 6. m. 10.  of her Dowry.  
After which, about two years (viz. in 38 Hen. 6.) the Duke of York, and Earl of Warwick, discerning 
e Lel. co●l Vol. 1. p. 713.  all things swayed by the Queen, and that the Nobles were despised; raising 
f Lel. co●l Vol. 1. p. 713.  all the power they could, under colour of redress; this Sir john Dynham being then at Calais, hasted 
g Lel. co●l. Vol. 1. p. 713.  suddenly (by Warwick's direction) to Sandwiche; and there surprised 
h Lel. co●l Vol. 1. p. 713.  the Lord Rivers, with the Lord S●ales, his Son, and divers Ships in the Harbour, and brought them to Calais.  
Soon after which, Edward Earl of March, (son to the Duke of York) obtaining the Crown by the name of King Edward the Fourth; this Sir john Dynham became in such estimation with him, that in the sixth of his Reign, he had fummons 
i Claus. 6 E. 4. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm; and within three years after, in consideration 
k Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 2. m. 22.  of his many services, obtained a grant 
l Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 2. m. 22.  of the custody of the Forest of Dertmore, with the Manor of Lydford and Burrough, likewise of the Castle of Lydford: as also of the Manor of Suth-Teygne, in Com. Devon. to hold for life, paying yearly one hundred Marks, six shillings, eight pence, to the King, his Heirs and Successors. And soon after that another grant 
m 〈…〉 , viz. of the office of Steward, of all the Honours, Castles, Manors, and Burroughs of Plympton and Okehampton; as also of the Manors of Tyverton, Sampford-Courtney, Collycombe, Chilveleghe, Colyton, Coly●ord, Musbury and Whiteford; part of the Possessions of Humphrey Stafford Earl of Devon; (and then in the Crown, by reason of the death of that Earl without Issue, and forfeiture of Thomas Courtney, late Earl of Devon) to hold for life.  
And in 11 Edw. 4. the King (after his expulsion) being again restored, with 
n Lel. coll. ut supra p. 726.  Sir john Fogg and others, he was left in Kent to sit 
o Lel. coll. ut supra p. 726.  in judgement on the Rebels in that County (for so they were then called by the prevailing party) whereof a great number were punished by the Purse. Moreover, after this, he was 
p Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso m. 1.  one of the Lords who in the Parliament-chamber subscribed and swore to be true to Prince Edward, the King's eldest Son: and the next ensuing year, viz. 12 Edw. 4. was retained 
q Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, with three thousand five hundred and eighty Soldiers and Mariners. So likewise in 
r Ibid.  15 Edw. 4. for four months with three thousand men. In which year, being by reason of his great wisdom, constituted 
s Pat. 15 E. 4. p. 2. m. 14.  one of the King's Privy-Council, he had a grant 
t Ibid.  of an Annuity of one hundred Marks for his attendance on that service, to be received out of the Petty-customs in the Port of London.  
Moreover, in 17 Edw. 4. he was 
* Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 E. 4. m. 2.  (together with William Earl of Arundel, and others) sent to Treat with the Commissioners of Lewes King of France, for Prorogation of the Truce betwixt both Crowns.  
And in 18 Edw. 4. in consideration 
u 〈…〉  that George Duke of Clarence had exacted from him many large sums of money; the King, to make some recompense 
x 〈…〉  to him therein, for the health 
y 〈…〉  of the said Duke's Soul, granted 
z 〈…〉  unto him a Pension of one hundred pounds per Annum, to be received out of the Revenues of the Manors of Sampford-Courtney, Chalvelegh, Torre-Bryan, and Slapton, in Com. Devon. until the sum of six hundred pounds should be fully paid.  
Furthermore, in 20 Edw. 4. in consideration 
a 〈…〉  of his laudable services, he obtained a grant 
b 〈…〉  to himself, and the heirs Male of his body, of the Manors of Thorn, and Newton-P●pilford, in Com. Devon. part of the Possessions of Sir john Courtney Knight, (son of Thomas late Earl of Devon) attainted. And in 21 Edw. 4. with 
c 〈…〉  Elizabeth Fitzwalter then his Wife, Henry Earl of Essex, and Elizabeth his Wife; Sir Thomas Montgomery then one of the Knights for the King's body; john Ratcliff heir to her the said Elizabeth Fitzwalter; Thomas Tyrrell, and Thomas Dacre Esquires, he joined 
d 〈…〉  in the foundation of a certain Fraternity or Gilled, to the glory of the Blessed Virgin; consisting of two Wardens, as also of certain Brethren and Sisters, Parishioners of the Parish-Church of Ulting, in Com. Essex, and others; in a Chapel of our Lady, situate in the Churchyard at Ulting: and thereunto gave 
g 〈…〉  Lands and Rents to the yearly value of ten Marks, for the maintenance of one Priest, to celebrate Divine Service daily in the said Chapel, for the good estate of King Edward the Fourth, and of Elizabeth his Queen during this life; and afterwards for the health of their Souls: and for the good estate of himself, and others the Founders thereof during their life, and for their Souls afterwards.  
Moreover, in 1 Hen. 7. he was constituted 
f 〈…〉  one of the Privy-Council to that prudent Prince; and likewise Treasurer 
g 〈…〉  of his Exchequer. But farther I have not seen of him till his death, which happened in 
h 〈…〉  17 Hen. 7. he being then 
i 〈…〉  Knight of the Garter, and buried 
k 〈…〉  in the Gray-Friers Church near Smithfield, in London, leaving no Issue surviving. Whereupon his Sisters became his Heirs; viz. 
l 〈…〉  Elizabeth Lady Fitzwaryne (Widow of Sir Fouke Fitzwaryne Knight) joan Lady Zouche, (Widow of john Lord Zouche of H●ringworthe) Sir Edmund Carewe Knight, son and heir of Margaret the eldest sister, sometime Wife of Sir john Carewe Knight; and Sir john Arundel (of Lanherne, in Com. Cornub. Knight) son of Catherine, late Wife of Sir Thomas Arundel Knight, the third sister; and had Livery 
m 〈…〉  of his Lands.   

Corbet.  
IN the time of King William the Conqueror, Roger 
Roger.  the son of Corbet held 
a Domesd. Salop.  of Earl Roger de Montgomery, twenty four Lordships, lying in Com. Salop. or the greatest part of them; and gave 
* Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 378 a. n. 30.  Wentlege to the Monks of Shrewsbury, William and Everard his sons consenting thereto. At the same time Robert 
Robert.  his brother held 
b D●mesd. ut supra.  of that Earl divers other Lordships in that County; and bestowed 
c Monast. Ang. ut supra ●77 a. n. 20.  on those Monks the Church of Nutenore, with the Tithes of that Town, and the Tithes of jochehulle, as also 
d Ib. 378 a. n. 30.  the Town of Lochtone.  
From which Robert descended another Robert; 
Robert.  who in King Hen. 2. time, gave 
e Ibid. 781 a. n. ●0.  his Mill at Wentenoure, with a Message thereto adjoining, unto the Monks of Buldewas; as also 
f Ibid. n. 10.  Hulmore, with the whole Marish, and Upland near unto it, set forth by meats and bounds; and likewise 
g Ibid. n. 50.  his Lordship of ●itton. In 22 Hen. 2. this Robert paid 
h Rot. pip. 22 H. 2. Salop.  twenty Marks for Trespassing in the King's Forests. And in 6 Rich. 1. upon collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, answered 
i Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Salop.  four pound, as also twenty shillings more for one Knights Fee. In 1 joh. he obtained the King's Charter 
k Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Chaos, where he had a Castle; which Castle, by reason 
l Pat. 2. H. 3. m 9  that his son Thomas took part with the Rebellious Barons, about the latter end of King John's Reign, was seized 
m Pat. 2. H. 3. m 9  into the King's hands: howbeit, in 2 Hen. 3. Thomas making 
n Pat. 2. H. 3. m 9  his Peace, and doing his Homage 
o Pat. 2. H. 3. m 9 , had restitution 
p Pat. 2. H. 3. m 9  thereof; but died 
q Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 1.  in 6 Hen. 3. whereupon Thomas his son and heir paying 
r Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 1.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 1.  of his Lands.  
Sometime after this; viz. in 17 Hen. 3. the whole Realm being 
t Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  in no little disturbance by reason of certain menaces given out against the King by divers of the great Barons; in regard that Poictovins and other strangers were advanced into the chief places of Trust; the King therefore requiring 
u Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso m. 8.  the Barons-marchers to give Hostages for their fidelity till more peaccable Times; this Thomas (being one of those Barons) delivered 
x Claus. 17 H. 3. in dorso. m. 8.  up Roger the son of Richard Corbet, for his pledge, into the hands of Walter de Laci.  
In 20 Hen. 3. this Thomas having a suit 
y Claus 20 H. ●. m. 21.  with Avicen and Lucy, the daughters and heirs to Roger de Say, for a Wood at Ambaldeston, they recovered 
z Claus 20 H. ●. m. 21.  it by a Trial upon an Assize of Novel disseisin.  
In 22 Hen. 3. the King having intelligence 
a Claus. 22 H. 3. in dorso m. 16.  that Lewelin, Prince of Aberfraw, had caused David his son to take Homage of the great men in North-Wales and Powys; sent 
b Claus. 22 H. 3. in dorso m. 16.  his Precept to the Barons-marchers, of which this Thomas was one, to attend him at Oxford, upon Tuesday next after the xv me of Easter, there to consult touching that matter.  
In 30 Hen. 3. upon an Inquisition 
c Esc. 30 H. 3. n. 24.  taken concerning the Lands of this Thomas; it was found 
d Esc. 30 H. 3. n. 24.  that his Manors of Worthyn, Hortone, Cauz, Munsterlegh, Yokehull, and Wenten●ure, were out of the bounds of the Forest. Also, that the Tenants of Robert Corbet, after they became his Tenants, paid Toll at Sbrewsbury and Montgomery; but that they never paid any at Montgomery, before the time that Wenewine his daughter was married.  
In 32 Hen. 3. this Thomas was constituted 
e Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 6.  Sheriff of the Counties of Salop and Staff. and continued 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Salop. & Staff.  in that trust for the thirty third, and half the thirty fourth year.  
In june 41 Hen. 3. he attended 
g Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 6.  the King in his Expedition into Wales; and in july had command 
h Ibid. in dorso m. 6.  to assist Hamon le Strange, in preventing the Incursions of the Welsh towards Montgomery. Also, the next year following, he had command 
i Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  (amongst other of the great men) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, thence to march against the Welsh. And in 44 Hen. 3. had summons 
k Claus. 44● H. ●. m. 17.  to repair to the Marches, with all the power he could raise, for the defence of those parts against the Welsh then in hostility.  
In 47 Hen. 3. he received the King's Precept 
l Claus. 47 H. ●. in dorso m. 15. , requiring him to be at Hereford upon the third day after the Epiphany, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march against the Welsh, who had then possessed themselves of divers Lands belonging to the King's Subjects in the Marches. And in like sort to be 
m Ibid.  Ludlow, upon the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin. This Thomas died 
n Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 42.  in 2 Edw. 1. being then seized of the Manors of Caus, Worthyn, Yokethull, Wentenoure, Munsterleg and Aston; leaving Peter 
o Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 42.  his son and heir, who doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 3.  of his Lands, paying 
q Rot. Pip. 3 E 1. Salop.  his Relief.  
Which Peter 
Peter.  in 10 Edw. 3. was 
r Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales; and in june 22 Edw. 1. had summons 
s Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  forthwith to attend the King, to advise about the most important Affairs of the Realm: and soon after that received a farther command 
t Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with them into France.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was again 
u Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  in the Wars of France: Moreover, in 27 Edw. 1. he was by Inquisition found 
x Esc. 27 E. 1. n. 32.  to be one of the next heirs to Roger de Valletort, a great Baron in the West; and having been first summoned 
* Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 23 Edw. 1. departed 
y Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 40.  this life in 28 Edw. 1. being then seized of the Manor of Yokesthull, a member of Caus, as also of the Manor of Dinnewes●on, likewise a member of that Barony. Thomas his eldest son, who married 
z Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 40.  joan the daughter of Alan Plokenet, being dead 
a Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 40.  before him, in Anno 23 Edw. 1. without issue; so that Peter 
Peter.  the next son became his heir, being 
b Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 40.  at that time thirty years of age; and thereupon, doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 28 E. 1. m. 4.  of his Lands.  
Which Peter in 8 Edw. 2. had summons 
d Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9  to repair unto Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots: And having had summons 
e Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 30 Edw. 1. until 15 Edw. 2. inclusive, departed 
f Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 34.  this life the same year without issue, being then seized of 
g Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 34.  the Manors of Caus, jokeshull, B●zeham, Shelve, Dunne-weston, Forton, Hemme, Over-Gorther and Bagelcroft, in Com. Salop. which he held by Barony, viz. by the service of five Knights Fees. Also he held 
h Esc. ut supra.  jointly with Beatrix his Wife, the Manors of Huberton, Bryxham, and Silpherton, in Com. Devon. and left john 
i Esc. ut supra. , his brother and heir, twenty four years of age.  
Which Beatrix was jointly enfeoffed 
k Claus. 16 E. 2. n. 31.  with him in the Manors of Caus, Munsterley, jokethulle, Worthyn, Wentenoure, Shethe, By●neweston, Forton, Hemme, Over-Gorther, Nether-Gorther, and Bagheltre●e, in Com. Salop. and to the heirs of their two bodies: as also in the moiety of the Manors of Hurberton and Brixham, in Com. Devon. to them, and the heirs of their two bodies; and for want of such issue to h●● heirs.  
And in 21 Edw. 3. died 
l Esc. 21 ●. 3. n. 55.  seized of such estate as is before expressed in the Manors of Caus, Munsterley, Yokton, Worthyn, Wyntenoure, Shelbe, Fortone, Over-Gorther, Nether-Gorther, and Burghal●●re, in Com. Salop.  
By which Inquisition it was also found 
m Ibid. , that Thomas Corbet, Ancestor to the before-specified Peter, heretofore dying seized of those Manors, had issue a Son called Peter, and three Daughters; viz. Alice, Venice, and Emme. Likewise that the said Peter, had issue Peter his son and heir; and that Peter, the son, having married her the said Beatrix, did pass all those his Lands and Lordships to Hugh de Bergum Clerk; and that he by Fine levied in the King's Court, 31 Edw. 1. rendered them back to him, and her the said Beatrix, and to his issue by her. It was likewise then found, that the before-specified Alice became the Wife of Robert de Stafford; and that by her he had issue Nicholas, his son and heir, and he Edmund, and he Ralph, than Lord Stafford (viz. at the time when that Inquisition was taken.) Moreover, that Emme, the other Sister, had issue Walter (de Brompton) her son and heir, and he Brian, and he Margaret and Elizabeth, became his daughters and heirs. As also, that Margaret took to Husband Robert de Harley, and Elizabeth the Wife of Edmund de Cornwall; so that Ralph Lord Stafford, and Margaret the Wife of Robert de Harley, with Elizabeth the Wife of Edmund de Cornwall, were the next heirs to the before-specified Peter; Ralph Lord Stafford being then thirty two years of age; Margaret forty six, and Elizabeth forty two.  
Which coheirs coming to an Agreement 
n Claus. 21 E. 3. in dorso p. 2. m. 19  the same year for parting the Lands of their Inheritance, Ralph Lord Stafford had 
o Claus. 21 E. 3. in dorso p. 2. m. 19  for his Purparty, the Castle of Caus entirely, with its Appurtenances; the Knight's Fees being at that time likewise shared 
p Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  betwixt them.  
¶ Of this Family there was also Roger Corbet, who in 29 Edw. 1. marched 
q Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 2. m. ●.  into Scotland. So likewise in 
r Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  34 Edw. 1. being then retained with Fulk le Strange. In 16 Edw. 2. this Roger obtained the custody of the Lands of Nicholas de Audley, during the minority of his heirs; and in 1 Edw. 3. had summons 
s Claus. de eodem 〈…〉 dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, but never after; so that what became of him I have not seen.   

Chaworth.  
ABout the latter end of King William the Conqueror's Reign, Patric de Cadurcis, 
Patric. 1.  vulgarly called Choworth, son 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of ... de Cadurcis, born 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  in Little-Britanny, gave 
c Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 116 b.  to the Monks of S. Peters ●Abby in Gloucester, three Mills lying in Kynemersford, in Com. Glouc. which grant King William Rufus confirmedd. To him succeeded Patric 
Patric 2.  his son 
e Ibid. 116 a. n. 60.  and heir; who likewise bestowed 
f Ibid. 116 a. n. 60.  on those Monks a certain Mill, called Horcote, situate also in Kynemersford, with certain Land thereto belonging; as also the Tithes of the Meadows there. In 33 Hen. 2. this Patric, upon collection of the Scutage of Galwey, accounted 
g Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Glouc.  six pounds for the Knight's Fees, belonging to the Honour of Striguill: and in six Ric. 1. paid 
h Rot. Pip. 6 H. 1. Glouc.  the like sum upon levying the Scutage for the King's Redemption.  
To him succeeded Pain de Chaworth, 
Pain 1.  who in 2 Hen. 3. became 
i Rot. Fin. 2 H. 3. m. 3.  one of the Sureties for Isabella de Mortimer; viz. 
k Rot. Fin. 2 H. 3. m. 3.  that she should come to the King's Exchequer on the Octaves of S. Michael to satisfy for such debts as were due from her to King john; he being then one of the Barons-marchers as it seems: And in 8 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Montgomery, answered 
l Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Glouc.  twenty five Marks for twelve Knights Fees and an half which he then had. This Pain took 
m Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 6.  to Wife (Gundred) the daughter and heir to William de la Ferte, heir 
n Rot. Pip. 24 H. ●. 〈◊〉.  to Margaret de la Ferte, second daughter 
o Rot. Pip. 24 H. ●. 〈◊〉.  and coheir of William de Briwere (a great Baron of that age) and was buried 
p Lel. Itin. Vol. 4. f. 172.  in the Chapterhouse of Gloucester-Abby, leaving issue Patric.  
Which Patric, 
Patric 3.  in 23 Hen. 3. being then under age, compounded 
q Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m. 3.  with the King for his own Wardship and Marriage; giving 
r Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m. 3.  five hundred pounds for the same. And in 21 Hen. 3. as Nephew and Heir to the before-specified Margaret de la Ferte, gave 
s Rot. Pip. 21 H. 3. Hauts.  five hundred pounds Fine to the King for Livery of the Lands, which by right of Inheritance did descend to him from Pain de Chaworth his Father; and Margaret de Briwere his Grandmother.  
Moreover, in 29 Hen. 3. he received a Precept 
t Claus. 29 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  from the King, whereby he had command to use all his power and diligence to annoy the Welsh then in hostility: and took to Wife 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Hawyse the daughter and heir to Thomas de Londres (or London) Lord of Ogmore and Kidwelly in Wales. In 42 Hen. 3. the Welsh having 
x Claus. 42 H 3. in dorso m. 11.  by their bold Incursions made great spoil upon the Lands of Prince Edward, and divers of the King's good Subjects; he had summons 
y Claus. 42 H 3. in dorso m. 11.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester upon Monday next after the Feast of S. john Baptist, for restraining those their hostilities; and the same year departed 
z Esc. 42 H. 3. m. 26.  this life; being then seized 
a Esc. 42 H. 3. m. 26.  of the Barony of Kenemersford, in Com. Glouc. As also of the Manors of Steple-Lavinton, Berwyke and Standene, in Com. Wilts. Likewise of the Manors of Weston and Swinburne, with the Hundred of Swinburne, in Com. Sutht. and of the Advowsons' of the Church of Berwyke, and Chapel of Standene; all which were then of the yearly value of Clxix l. xviij s. viij d. leaving 
b Esc. 42 H. 3. m. 26.  Pain de Chaworth, 
Pain 2.  his son and heir, thirteen years of age; and Hawise his Wife surviving; who in 43 Hen. 3. gave 
c Rot. Fin. 43 H. 3. m. 4.  a thousand Marks to the King for his Wardship.  
Which Pain, together with 
d Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 4.  H●rvic and Patric (his Brothers) in 54 Hen. 3. being signed 
e Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 4.  with the Cross, attended 
f Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 4.  Prince Edward into the Holy-land.  
After which ere long; viz. in 2 Edw. 1. Hawyse his Mother departing 
g Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 7.  this life, then seized 
h Esc. 2. E. 1. n. 7.  of the Manors of Hanedon and Inglesham, in Com. Wilts. As also of the Manor of Esegare●ton, in Com. Berks. (a member of Kidwettie) he being 
i Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 6.  then of full age, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 6.  of the Lands of her Inheritance paying his Relief. In 5 Edw. 1. this 
l Rot. Pip. 3. E. 1. Hants.  Pain was constituted 
m Claus. 5 E. 1. m. 12.  General of the King's Army in West-Wales: whereupon Roger de Mortimer received command 
n Claus. 5 E. 1. m. 12.  to assist him with all his power, and to admit him into all his Castles and Garrisons; at which time his success 
o Hist. of Cambri● p. 334.  was such, that the Welsh sought Peace, and did Homage to the King. And being thus victorious, was made Governor 
p Pat. 5 E. 1. m. 13.  of the Castles of Dumebor, Karekenyl and Landevery.  
Moreover, in 6 Edw. 1. he obtained a grant 
q Cart. 6 E. 〈◊〉 n. 12.  from the King, for a Market every week upon the Thursday at his Manor of Aldrington, in Com. Northt. with a Fair yearly on the Eve, and morrow after the Feast of S. Margaret. Lastly, He bestowed 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 918 b. n. 50.  on the Monks of Blanchland, in the Diocese of S. David's, nineteen Acres of arable Land; to the end, that every day, each Priest of that Abbey, in his Celebration of Mass, should pray for the Souls of Sir Thomas de Londres, Patric de Chaworth, William and Maurice de Londres, Warine de Basingburne, the Lady Eve de Tracy, Alice and Gundred deceased: as also for the Soul of Hawyse de Londres his Mother, and for the good estate of him the said Pain, Patric, and Hervy his Brothers, and of Eve and Anne his Sisters: and died 
s Esc. 7 E. 1. n. 17.  in 7 Edw. 1. being seized 
t Esc. 7 E. 1. n. 17.  of the Manor of Stoke-Bruere, in Com. Northt. leaving 
u Esc. 7 E. 1. n. 17.  Patric 
Patric 4.  his brother and heir of full age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 7 E. 1. m. 5.  of his Lands; but died 
y Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 35.  shortly after, viz. in 11 Edw. 1. being seized 
z Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 35.  of the Manor of Ettelawe (parcel of the Barony of Kynemersford) in Com. Glouc. Also of one Message and four hundred Acres of arable Land in Est-Gareston, in Com. Berks. held by the service of finding a Knight armed with Plate-Armour in the King's Army, when it should be in the Territory of Kedewelly. Moreover, of the Manors of Berewyke, Staundon, and Hanedon, in Com. Wilts. Of the Manors of Weston and Swineborne, in Com. Sutht. Of the Manors of Kidewelly and Karnwathlan in Wales; and of the Manor of Herteleg, in Com. Sutht. which was of the Frankmarriage of Isabella his Wife; leaving issue by the same Isabella (daughter 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick) Maud 
b Esc. ut supra.  his daughter and heir married 
c Claus. 27 E. 1. m. 5.  to Henry of Lancaster, the King's Nephew.  
Which Isabella surviving him, had an Assignation 
d Claus. 11 ●. 1. m. 4.  of the Manors of Berwyke, Staundone, Hanedone, and Ingelsham, in Com. Wilts. Sumburn (excepting Stotbrigge a member thereof) in Com. Sutht. and Est-Garfton in Com. Berks. until her Dowry should be set forth; as also Livery 
e Ibid.  of the Manors of Cheddeworth, in Com. Glouc. and Herteley, in Com. Sutht. which were 
f Ibid.  of her Frankmarriage. And shortly afterwards became the Wife 
g Claus. 1● E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  of Hugh le Despenser, who marrying 
h Claus. 1● E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  her without the King's Licence, was Fined 
i Claus. 1● E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  at two thousand Marks.  
¶ Of this Family was also William de Chaworth, viz. 
William.  Son 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Robert, Brother of the first Patric. Which William, in 2 joh. gave 
l Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Nott. Derb.  five pounds Fine to the King that he might not go beyond Sea. To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his son and heir; which Robert, in 6 joh. paid 
m Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Nott. Derb.  a Fine of one hundred Marks and one Palfrey for his Relief, and that he might have the King's Charter for those Lands he then held by military service, whereof he had no Grant. But died 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  without Issue; whereupon William his Brother became 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his heir.  
Which William, 
William.  by Alice his Wife, daughter 
p Ibid.  of Robert, and sister 
q Ibid.  and coheir to Thomas de Alfreton, had Issue 
r Ibid.  Thomas de Chaworth, 
Thomas.  whose Wardship and Marriage, in 26 Hen. 3. (he being then in minority) Robert de Lathom, and joan his Wife, one of the coheirs 
* Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Not. Derb.  to the said Thomas de Alfreton, giving 
s Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Not. Derb.  one hundred and fifteen Marks obtained. 
t Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Not. Derb.   
In 31 Hen. 3. this Thomas de Chaworth (arriving to his full age) doing 
u Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 5.  his Homage, had Livery 
x Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Lands, so descended to him, by the death of Thomas de Aufreton: and, in 25 E. 1. had summons 
y Claus. 25 E. ●. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. Moreover, in 29 Edw. 1. he obtained 
z Esc. 29 E. 1. n. ●●9.  Licence to grant unto the Canons of Beauchief, in Com. Derb. ten Tofts, eleven Oxegangs, fifty eight Acres of Land, sixteen Acres of Wood, and ij l. xviij s. per Annum Rent, in Alfreton, Norton, Grenehull, Bradeway, and Wodesets, for the maintenance of one Priest to celebrate Divine Service daily, in the Abbey of Beauchief, for the health of his own Soul, as also for the Soul of joan his Wife and their Ancestors; whereupon he gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. 6●7 ●.  unto them the whole Hamlet of Grenehull, lying within the Soak of Norton, with certain Rents in Aufreton and Norton.  
But in regard that neither he, nor any of his Posterity (which have ever since flourished in the Counties of Nottingham and Derby) have after that time been farther summoned to Parliament, I shall here put a period to my discourse of this ancient Family.   

Burun.  
OF this name there were two that lived in the time of King William the Conqueror, viz. Ralph, 
Ralph.  who held 
a Domesd. 〈◊〉. in. i●sd. comitat.  eight Lordships in Notinghamshire, and five in Derbishire, (whereof Hors●ei was one) and Er●isius who had 
b Domesd. 〈◊〉. in i●sd. comitat.  in Yorkshire thirty two Lordships, whereof Binghelei was one (whereunto belonged six Hamlets) and twenty eight in Lincolnshire. From which Ralph de Burun descended Hugh, 
Hugh.  who gave 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 647 a. n. 10.  to the Monks of Lenton, in Com. Nott. all his Lands in Cottesgrave in that County; (which Grant King Stephen confirmed 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 647 a. n. 10. ) as also 
e Ibid. 648 a. n. 3●.  the Church of Os●ynton, and moiety of the Church of Cotgrave in the same County; and likewise the Church of Hoyley, in Com. Derb.  
To whom succeeded Roger de Burun, 
Roger.  who in 2 Hen. 2. paid 
f Rot. Pip. ● H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  to the King forty Marks for his Relief: and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied for marrying of the King's daughter, certified 
g Lib. rub. 〈◊〉. Nott.  his Knight's Fees to be in number ten (his residence being then in Notinghamshire) for which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
h Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  ten Marks.  
In 22 Hen. 2. this Roger was amerced 
i Rot. Pip. 22 ●. ● Nott. & Derb.  at ten Marks for trespassing in the King's Forests; and in 33 Hen. 2. paid 
k Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  ten pounds in regard he was not in that Expedition of Galwey. Likewise 
l Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Nott. Derb.  in 6 Ric. 1. as much, upon the Assessment of the Scutage for the King's Redemption. But all that I can farther say of him, is, that he bestowed 
m Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Nott. Derb.  the Town of Os●ynton on the Knights Hospitallers; and that his Barony was given 
n Testa de 〈◊〉 Not. Derb.  by King john to William de Briwer; for the Record 
o Testa de 〈◊〉 Not. Derb.  expressly saith, that William de Briwer held ten Knights Fees in the Counties of Nott. and Derb. granted to him by King john, which were of the Barony of Burun.  
Nevertheless, of this ancient Family, there hath continued in those Counties of Nott. and Derby, an eminent Branch till this day, though not Barons; till by a late Creation in the time of King Charles the First, as in due place I shall show.   

Blount.  
AT the time of the general Survey made by King William the Conqueror, Robert le Blund was possessed 
a Domesd. Suff.  of the Lordships of Gisworth, Walsham, Gascefield, Wise, Sapestune, Hepworde, Wicam, Lesewrde, Watefelle, West-Ledestune, Westorp, Wiverthestune, and Giselinche, in Com. Suff.  
There was also contemporary with him, William le Blund, (probably his Brother) who then likewise held 
b Domesd. Linc.  the Lordships of Cro●sby, Cateby, Widcale, Torgroby, Salfleteby, and Schitebro●, in Com. Linc.  
To which Robert succeeded Gilbert le Blund (his son and heir) which Gilbert Founded 
c Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. 284 b. n. 10.  a Religious House at that his Manor of Gisworth, vulgarly called Ixworth, for Canons-regular of S. Augustine's Order: and took 
* Ibid. n. 20.  to Wife Alice de Colkirke, by whom he had Issue 
d Ibid. n. 20.  William his son and heir. Which William, 
William.  by Sarah de Montchensi his Wife 
e Ibid. n. 20. , had Issue another Gilbert 
Gilbert▪  
f Ibid. n. 20.  (but by mistake sometimes written Hubert) who in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied for marrying the King's daughter, certified 
g Lib. 〈◊〉. Suff.  his Knight's Fees to be in number twelve. This last mentioned Gilbert having wedded 
h Monast. Angl. ut supra n. ●0.  Agnes de Lisle, begot on her William 
i Monast. Angl. ut supra n. ●0.  his son and heir; who being in minority 
k Rot. de Domi●●bus, 〈◊〉, &c in Scac. penès Reme● Reg.  at his Father's death, became Ward 
l Rot. de Domi●●bus, 〈◊〉, &c in Scac. penès Reme● Reg.  to the Bishop of Ely; but in 32 Hen. 2. was 
m Rot. de Domi●●bus, 〈◊〉, &c in Scac. penès Rema● Reg.  thirty two years of age; the Lands whereof he was possessed, being 
n Ibid.  the Lordships of Yxeworth (his chief Seat) Esteldei and Walcham (in Com. Suff.) and Edulfesberg 
† Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. 〈◊〉.  in Com. Buck.  
This William, by Cecelie de Vere his Wife 
o Monast. Angl. ut supra n. 30 , had Issue another William. 
p Monast. Angl. ut supra n. 30. , and two daughters, viz. 
q Monast. Angl. ut supra n. 30.  Agnes and Rohese; which last mentioned William, 
William.  in 47 Hen. 3. taking 
r MS. in Bibl. B●dl. 8 V. 8 T●. 137 a.  part with Montfort Earl of Leicester, and other the Rebellious Barons of that time, became a Party 
s MS in Bibl. B●dl. 8 V. 8 T●. 137 a.  to the Reference then made by them unto Lewes' King of France, touching the Ordinances of Oxford: but the next year following being 
t M. Paris. p. 996. l. ●.  Standard-bearer to that Earl in the Battle of Lewes, was there slain 
u M. Paris. p. 996. l. ●. , leaving his two Sisters his heirs; viz. 
x Esc. 48 H. ●. n. 25. Essex. Monast. Angl. ut supra n. 〈◊〉.  Agnes the Wife of Sir William de Criket●t Knight, and Rohese of Robert de Valoines; who thereupon shared 
y Rot. Pip. ● E. 1. No●. Suff.  his Lands which were held by Barony.  
The male Line of these ancient Barons thus coming to an end, it was long ere any younger Branch of this Family had advancement to that dignity. In the interim therefore what I have seen memorable, touching any of them, I shall here represent in order of time.  
In 35 Hen. 3. john le Blund 
john.  having married 
z Claus. 35 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  one of the sisters and coheirs to Richard de Wrotham; doing his Homage had Livery 
a Claus. 35 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  of her Purparty of those Lands, in Com. Somerst. and Dorset, as were of her Inheritance.  
In 39 Hen. 3. Peter le Blund 
Peter.  was made 
b Pat. 39 H. 3. m. ●.  Constable of the Tower of London: And Andrew Blund, 
Andrew.  in 49 Hen. 3. was 
c Esc. 49 H. 3. m. ●.  in the Battle of Evesham, on the part of the Rebellious Barons.  
Then Hugh le Blund, 
Hugh.  Sheriff 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Essex & Hertf.  of the Counties of Essex and Hartford for the last half year in 14 Edw. 1. So likewise in 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Essex & Hertf.  15 Edw. 1. and the first half of the sixteenth year.  
After this, viz. in 5 Edw. 2. Thomas le Blund 
Thomas.  was then constituted 
h Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 2. m. 6.  Governor of Drosselan Castle in Wales.  
Then Stephen le Blund 
Stephen.  being 
i Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉  Chamberlain and Receiver to the King in the Realm of Scotland, in 8 Edw. 2. was shortly after, viz. in 11 Edw. 2. employed in guarding 
k Rot. Scoc. 〈…〉 m. 16.  the Marches there. But I return to Thomas.  
This Thomas, in 19 Edw. 2. having married 
l Claus. 19 E. 2 m. 29.  julian (the Daughter 
m 〈…〉  of Thomas de Leiburne) 
Thomas.  Widow 
n 〈…〉  of john Lord Bergavenny; had with her an Assignation 
o 〈…〉  of divers Lands and Lordships, whereof her said Husband died seized, for her Dowry. And in 20 Edw. 2. being Steward 
p 〈…〉  of the King's household; after 
q 〈…〉  Queen Isabella had taken Bristol, and the King fled 
r 〈…〉  into Wales with his whole Family and strength, gave assistance 
s 〈…〉  to her.  
In 1 Edw. 3. 
t 〈…〉  he was of the Retinue 
u 〈…〉  with Henry Earl of Lancaster in the Scotish Wars; and had summons 
x 〈…〉  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 20 Edw. 2. As also in 1, and 2 Edw. 3. after which I find no more of him.  
About this time (scil. 1 Edw. 3.) I meet with William le Blund, 
William.  who had a Charter 
y Cart. 1 E. 3. 〈◊〉.  of Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Hampton-Lover, in Com. Wigorn. And in 2 Edw. 3. having married 
z 〈…〉  Margery, one of the daughters and coheirs to Theobald de Verdon, obtained Livery 
a 〈…〉  of the Castle of Webbele, in Com. Heref. with divers other Lands and Lordships; which upon Partition of the Inheritance, were assigned 
b 〈…〉  for her Purparty. In 4 Edw. 3. this William had the King's Grant 
c Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 65.  for a Fair yearly at 〈◊〉, in Com. Rotel. upon the Eve and day of S. Thomas the Apostle. In 9 Edw. 3. 
d Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 29.  he had a Command in the Wars of Scotland; and having been summoned 
e Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 Edw. 3. until 11 Edw. 3. inclusive, died 
f 〈◊〉. 11 E. 3. n. 29.  in that year, leaving john 
john.  his brother and heir thirty 
g 〈◊〉. 11 E. 3. n. 29.  years of age. Which john was 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sodyntone, in Com. Wigorn. in 30 Edw. 3. from whom those of that place do derive their descent.  
After this, Scil. in 9 Ric. 2. I find mention of Sir Walter le Blount 
Walter.  Knight, who at that time obtained a Charter 
i Cart. 9 & 10 R. 2. n. 23.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Barton, Aikementon, Saperton, and Holinton, in Com. Derb. And in 4 Hen. 4. being the King's Standard-bearer 
k Stow's An. , and wearing his Coat-armour in the Battle of Shrewsbury, was there slain. 
l T. Wal●. 409. n. 1●.   
In 14 Hen. 4. Sir john Blount 
john.  Knight, Governor of 
m T. Wal●. ●●4. n. ●0.  a Garrison in Aquitane; being there besieged 
n T. Wal●. ●●4. n. ●0.  by the Marshal of France, with three hundred men vanquished 
o T. Wal●. ●●4. n. ●0.  all the Marshal's Army; took Prisoners 
p T. Wal●. ●●4. n. ●0.  twelve persons of Note, and others to the number of one hundred and twenty.  
I next come to Sir Walter le Blount 
Walter.  Knight, (
q Stow's Surv●y 346 a.  son and heir to Sir Thomas le Blount Knight, Treasurer of Normandy) who in 1 Hen. 5. by Feoffment 
r Ex Autogr. penès, nuper dominum Montjoy.  to Thomas Langley Bishop of Durha●, and john Baysham Clerk, settled his Manors of Barton, Saperton, Sutton, Lutchurche, Haselwode, Adlaxton, and Belton; with the reversion of his Manor of Falde: As also all his Lands in Dalbury, Hollyngton, Bolleston, Leicester, Besford, Peake, Scarsdale, Stapenhull, Gayton, Tuttebury, Burton, and elsewhere, in the Counties of Derby, Staff. Leicester and Rutland, to the use of Senchia his Wife (a Spanish Lady) during her life; and to the Heirs male of his body; the remainder to Thomas his second Son, and the Issue male of his body; and so to james the third Son, and Peter the fourth Son, with remainder to his right Heirs.  
This Walter had Issue 
s Ex. vet. stemmate penès Walt. Blount de Sodington Bar.  john, 
john.  his son and heir, who was Governor 
t Ex. vet. stemmate penès Walt. Blount de Sodington Bar.  of Calais, and Knight of the Garter; but died 
u Ex. vet. stemmate penès Walt. Blount de Sodington Bar.  without Issue. Whereupon Walter, Son 
x Ex vet. stemmate penès Walt. Blount de Sodington Bar.  of Thomas, second Son to the said Walter succeeded; which Walter 
Walter Lord Montjoy.  in 39 Hen. 6. in consideration 
y Rot. Franc. 39 H. 6. m. 12.  of his laudable Services, was made 
z Rot. Franc. 39 H. 6. m. 12.  Treasurer of Calais and the Marches thereof: and in 1 Edw. 4. obtained another Grant 
a Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  of the same office from the King: the like Grant he had given 
b Pat. 4 E. 4. p. 2. m. 28.  in 4 Edw. 4. and was constituted 
c Ibid.  Lord Treasurer of England the same year by Letters Patent, bearing date 24 November. The next year, in consideration 
d Pat. 5 E. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  of his great Services, Fidelity, and Wisdom, by Charter 
e Pat. 5 E. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  bearing date 20 junii, he was advanced to the dignity and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Montjoy, with the Grant of twenty Marks per An. for his better support of that dignity, to be received out of the moiety of the Town of Thurvaston, in Com. 
f 〈◊〉 Derb.  Nott. and became so active a person for the King's service in that troublesome time, as that, in 7 Edw. 4. in reward 
g Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  thereof, the King bestowed 
h Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  on him, and the Heirs male of his Body, certain Lands in Wyggdon and Chige●●●, in Com. Devon. and Lanc●ston, in Com. Cornub. (part of the Possessions of Sir William Cary Knight attainted) as also the moiety of the Manor of Coteri●●e, in Com. Wigorn. belonging to Sir William Vaux Knight attainted; and of the Manor of Chyimelay in Com. Devon. which came to the Crown by the attainder of Thomas Courtney Earl of Devon.  
Likewise 
i Ibid. m. 3.  the Manors of Huntebeare, Holmeham, 〈◊〉, and Cornwordy, in Com. Devon. with the Burroughs of Chulmelegh, and Twykebeare, in the same County: As also the Lordships of Brummore, alias Brymmore, Lemyngton, with the Burrow of Lemyngton, in Com. Sutht. and the yearly Rent of xviij l. uj s. viij d. payable by the Sheriff of Devon, to the said Thomas Courtney, late Earl of D●von, and his Ancestors; all which were part of the Possessions of that Earl, and devolved to the Crown by his attainder.  
In 8 Edw. 4. this Walter Lord Montjoy was retained 
k Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  to serve the King in his then purposed Expedition for France, in aid of the Duke of Britanny, with three thousand Soldiers, whereof sixty to be men at Arms, the rest Archers. But this design being then frustrated 
l Ibid. , he was again retained 
m Ibid.  the same year with a thousand Soldiers; whereof sixty to be men at Arms, and the rest Archers, for a quarter of that year. As also 
n Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1●.  with five hundred Mariners, and to serve as well by Sea as Land, in the Company of Anthony Lord Scales; which service he did 
o Pat. 9 E. 4. ●. 1. m. 14.  accordingly perform. And in 10 Edw. 4. was associated 
p Pat. 10 ●. ●. m. 10.  in Commission with john Earl of Wilts. to receive all such into Protection; who having forfeited their Estates by their Rebellious actings, should submit themselves to the King's grace and favour. In 11 Edw. 4. he was 
q Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso m. 1.  one of the Temporal Lords; who, in the Parliament, then held, swore to be true to Prince Edward (the King's Son) and having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst other the Barons of this Realm, in 6, and 12 Edw. 4. by his Testament 
s Watti● f. 129 b. , bearing date 8 july, Anno 1474. (14 Edw. 4.) bequeathed his Body to be buried at the Gray-Friers in London; appointing the bones of his Son William to be taken out of the place where they lay; and laid on the left side of his Tomb (one Tomb to serve them both.) He likewise ordained, that the Parish-Church and Chancel of our Lady at Aylewaston, in Com. Derb. should be made up, and finished completely out of his own proper goods; and that a third Bell, called a Tenor, should be bought for the same Church. Also that a convenient Tomb, in that Church, should be set over Elene his Wife. Furthermore he directed, that his Executors should purchase Lands to the yearly value of ten pounds; and appropriate them to the Hospital of S. Leonard, situate betwixt Alkemonton and Bentley, to pray for the Souls of his Ancestors; as also for his own Soul, his Wives and children's Souls; the Souls of Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, Richard Earl Rivers, Sir john Wodvyle Knight; and for the Souls of the Lords in old time of that Hospital. Moreover he ordained, that the Master of that Hospital, for the time being, should find continually seven poor men, to be chosen by him out of such as had, or thenceforth should be old Servingmen with the Lord and Patron of the Lordship of Barton, and of the same Hospital of S. Leonard, or else out of the old Tenants of all the Lordships of the said Lord and Patrons for the time being, within the Counties of Derby and Stafford: And that the Master, for the time being, should pay weekly unto those seven poor men ij s. iv d. Also, that every of them at the time of his Election, should be of the age of fifty and five years at the least; and that those seven poor men should have seven Kine going within his Park at Barton, and seven load of Wood yearly for th●ir fuel, to be taken within his Lordships of Barton, Alkmonton and Bentley; or other Lordships in Appultre-Hundred, in Com. Derb. Likewise, that the said Master should ●v●ry third year give unto each of those seven poor men, a Gown and an Hood of White or Russet, of one suit; one time White, and another time Russet; the Gown to be marked with a Tayewe cross of Red; and that none of those poor men should go a begging upon pain of removal from that Hospital. Moreover, that every of them should be obliged to say daily our Lady's Psalter, twice within the Chapel of the same Hospital. He likewise appointed that there should be a Mansion, with a square Court, built next to the same Chapel, without any back door; and that the roof of that Chapel should be raised, the walls enhanced, the windows made with strong ironwork, with a Choir and Perclose, and two Altars without the Quire. Furthermore, that the Master should wear neither Red nor Green, but upon his Gown of other colour; a Tayewe cross of Blue upon his left-side; and have no other Benefice, ex●●pt the Parsonage of Barton. He likewise willed that a Chapel of S. Nicholas should be built at Alkmonton; that the Master of the before-specified Hospital, should say Mass there yearly, on the Feast of S. Nicholas, and at other times by his discretion. And lastly, that his Feoffees should bestow forty pounds in making a Chapel within the Abbey of Burton. And departed 
t Esc. 1● E. 4. n. 24  this life 1 Aug. the next ensuing year, being then seized 
u Esc. 1● E. 4. n. 24  of the Manors of Allexton and Stretton in le Field, in Com. Leic. Falde and Madleghe-Alseghe, in Com. Staff. the moiety of the Manor of Coderiche, in Com. Wigorn. the Manor of Brummore and Burrough of Lemington, in Com. Sutht. the Manors of Barton, Sutton, Saperton, Alkemont●n, Bentely, Hatton, Langwesdon, Brightrichfeld, Tortingley, Stretton in le Field, Elwalston and Chalford, in Com. Derb. and the Manor and Burrow of Chulmelegh, the Manor of Holdeham and Huntebere, the Burrow of Twykebere, and Manor of Cornewode, in Com. Devon. leaving Edward Blount 
Edward.  his Grandson and next 
x Esc. 1● E. 4. n. 24.  heir (viz. son of his son William, who died in his life-time) seven years of age and upwards; and was buried 
y 〈…〉  in the same Church of the Gray-Friars, within the Apostles Chapel; being then Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
Which Edward departing 
z Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 5●. Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 19  this life 1 December, 15 Edw. 4. then in 
a Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 5●. Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 19  minority, john his Uncle (viz. Brother of William, Father of the said Edward) became 
b Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 5●. Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 19  Heir to the Estate and Honour, being then thirty years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 15 Edw. 4. had a special Livery 
c Pat. 15 E. 4. p. 3. m. 7.  of all the Lands by Hereditary descent at that time devolved to him. And, in 20 Edw. 4. upon 
d Pat. 20 E. 4. p. 2. m. 8.  the death of Anne Duchess of Buckingham, Wife 
e Pat. 20 E. 4. p. 2. m. 8.  of Sir Walter Blount deceased, had also Livery 
f Pat. 20 E. 4. p. 2. m. 8.  of all the Lands which she held in Dower, after the death of the said Walter. And on the sixth of October, 1 Hen. 7. made his Testament 
g Log f. 〈…〉 , whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of the Friers-Minors in London, where the body of his Father lay interred; and gave to that house twenty pounds. He also bequeathed to his son Roland Blount, his chain of Gold, with a Lion Gold set with Diamonds. Likewise to Constantine his daughter, one hundred pounds for her Marriage; and constituted Lora his Wife, with Sir james Blount (his Brother) his Executors.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his son and heir; who in 1 H. 7. being made choice 
h Polyd. Vi●g. p. 567.  of by that prudent Prince for one of his Privy Council; was afterwards, scil. in 8 H. 7. a Commander 
i Ibid. p. 600. n. 20.  in that Army then raised for suppressing the Insurrection of the Cornishmen. In 15 Hen. 7. this William had a special Grant 
k Pat. 15 H. 7. p. 1.  from the King, of all the Preeminencies, Dignities, Honours, Manors, etc. which john Lord Montjoy, his Father, formerly enjoyed: and in 1 Hen. 8. was constituted 
l Pat. 1 H. 8 p. 2. m. 2.  Master of the Mint in the Tower of London; as also throughout the whole Realm of England and Town of Calais.  
In 15 Hen. 8. he was 
m Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 152 a.  with Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk, in that Expedition then made into France: and in 21 Hen. 8. joined with many other of the Lords in subscribing 
n Ibid. 274.  those Articles, which were then exhibited to the King against Cardinal Wolsey: as also in subscribing 
o Ibid. 3●6.  that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby it was signified to his Holiness, that if he did not comply with the King in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Katherine, he must not expect that his Supremacy here would long be owned. And by his Testament 
p Hogen qu. 3●.  bearing date 13 October, Anno 1534. (26 Hen. 8.) ordained, That in case he should die within the Counties of Derby or Stafford, his Body should be conveyed to the Parish-Church of Barton, (in which Parish he was born) there to be buried in an Arch, on the Southside, near the high Altar. And if in Northamptonshire, then in the College at Fotheringhay; if at Standon, within the Chapel there; and if in London, then in the Gray-Friers, where his Grandfather, Grandmother, his Father, the Lady Alice his Wife and other of his Kin and Friends do lie: and to have a convenient Tomb, by reason that the King had called him to the Order of the Garter. Moreover he willed, that if he should depart this life in London, there should be a Stone laid over his Grave, the Lady Dorothy and the Lady Alice his Wives, being there buried; which Dorothy was daughter of Henry Keble.  
And that a Tomb of Alabastar or Marble should be made on the Southside of the Chapel, within the Gray-Friers in London, for john Lord Montjoy his Father; and likewise another for his Mother, who lieth interred with Sir Thomas Montgomery her late Husband, at the new Abbey.  
This William Lord Montjoy married 
q Ibid.  to his first Wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Will. Say Knight; over whose Grave, in the Parish-Church of Esenden, in Com. Hertf. he ordained 
r Ibid.  that a large Stone, with an Inscription thereon, should be laid; and departed 
s Ibid.  this life in An. 1535. 27 Hen. 8.  
To whom succeeded Charles 
Charles.  Lord Montjoy his son and heir; who in 31 Hen. 8. had special Livery 
t 〈…〉  of all his Father's Lands, and in 36 Hen. 8. served 
u 〈…〉  in the Rear-ward of the King's Army then sent into France: and by his Testament 
x 〈…〉  made at that time, ordained a Stone to be laid; over his Grave in case he should there be slain; with this following Epitaph thereon, for a Monument to his Children; to continue and keep themselves worthy of so much Honour, as to be called hereafter to die for their Master and Country. 

Willingly have I sought,  
And willing have I found  
The fatal end that wrought  
Me hither, as duty bound.   

Discharged I am of that I ought  
To my Country by honest owned;  
My Soul departed Christ hath bought,  
The end of Man is ground.   Farther directing, that if he died out of the Wars, that then his Body, without any Curiosity, or costly Ceremonies, should be brought to the Church, most of resort thereabouts; and a Tomb there to be erected for him according to his degree. Also, that for the space of two years after his decease, a godly and discreet man should be chosen out, to edify the Youth of the Parish of Westbury, under the Plain (in Com. Wilts.) with two Lectures; whereof the first Lecture to be every day in the morning, ordained for the Catechi●ing of Children; that thereby they might be perfectly instructed to know what they profess in their Baptism, in their Pater Noster how to Pray; in their Ave Maria, to know how our Lord ought to be Honoured, and in the Ten Commandments. And that he who should be Reader, should not only read unto them, but also appose them, as they do in matters of Grammar. The second Lecture to be within the same Parish, at Afternoon, four times in the week; that is to say, on M●nd●y, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, to them that come; wherein chiefly to be declared the duty of Subjects to their King and Magistrates, for maintenance of good order and obeisance; not only for fear, but for conscience; with Scriptures divine, and profane policies consonant thereunto: as also Increpation of vice, with their Texts of Scripture; and for performance thereof, the Reader to have twenty Marks by the year.  
This Charles Lord Montjoy died in An. 1545. (37 Hen. 8.) as may seem from the probate of that Testament; leaving Issue by ... his Wife, Daughter 
y Lel. coll. ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of ... Willughby Lord Brooke-Iames Lord Montjoy, his Son and Heir; as also Francis and William two younger Sons.  
Which james, 
james.  in 15 Eliz. sat 
z Ca●d. El●z. 216.  in judgement (with other of the Peers) upon the Trial of Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk.  
To whom succeeded William, who departed 
a FF. in officio Arm. 〈…〉  this life in 36 Eliz. leaving Charles 
Charles.  his Brother and Heir; who being a person of a Military disposition, in Anno 1588. (30 Eliz.) with 
b Camd. Eliz 529.  the Earls of Oxford, Northumberland, and others; commanded 
c Camd. Eliz 529.  in the Fleet at that time for forth to encounter that great Armado of the Spaniards then threatening an Invasion. And, in 36 Eliz. upon the death of Henry Earl of Sussex, was made 
d Ibid. 615.  Governor of Portsmouth (all this being in his Brother's life-time.) Moreover, in Anno 1597. (40 Eliz.) the Spaniard making new preparations 
e Ibid. 684.  against Ireland, he was constituted 
f Ibid. 684.  Lieutenant to those Forces, then commanded by the Earl of Essex, for the defence of that Realm. And, in 41 Eliz. being designed 
g Ibid. 735.  Lieutenant of Ireland, was opposed 
h Ibid. 735.  by some; but the next ensuing year had that high Trust conferred 
i Ibid. 736.  upon him. Whereupon, coming 
k Ibid. 749.  thither in February, he repulsed 
l Ibid. 749.  the Spaniard with great honour at Kynsale; and Governing 
m Ibid. 7●3.  prosperously there, was in a short time after, viz. 25 Apr. 1 jac. constituted 
n Pat. 1. Jac. p. 14.  Lieutenant of Ireland; and advanced to the title of Earl of Devonshire, by Letters Patents 
o 〈…〉  bearing date 21 july next ensuing; and made Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter: but departed 
p cattle of N●b. by R. B.  this life about three years after; viz. 3 Apr. An. 1606. (4 jac.) at the Savoy in the Strand, without lawful Issue, and was buried 
q cattle of N●b. by R. B.  in Westminster Abbey in S. Paul's Chapel; leaving all his Lands to 
r cattle of N●b by R. B.  Montjoy-Blount, his natural Son; who by the special favour of King james, having been advanced 
s Pat. 3 Car. p. 24.  to the title of Lord Montjoy of Montjoy-Fort in the North of Ireland; and by 
t Pat. 3 Car. p. 24.  King Charles the First, in 3 of his Reign, Lord Montjoy of Thurveston, in Com. Derb. was the next ensuing year, by Letters Patents, bearing date the third of August, created 
u Pat. 4 Car. p. 11.  Earl of Newport in the Isle of Wight. He took to Wife Anne, Daughter to john Lord Butler of Woodhall, in Com. Hartf. and departed this life; leaving Issue two Sons, George and Charles; as also two Daughters, Isabel and Anne.   

Novant.  
UPon 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 1024 a. n. 30 & 40.  the death of King William the Conqueror, King William Rufus, having expelled 
b Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 1024 a. n. 30 & 40.  jubell de Totneis out of this Realm, gave 
c Mon. Anglic Vol. 1. 1024. a. n. 30 & 40  his Inheritance to Roger de Novant. 
Roger.  To which Roger succeeded Hugh de Novant, who having 
d Ord. Vit. 675 C.  large Possessions in Normandy, was miserably oppressed 
e Ord. Vit. 675 C.  by Robert de Belesme (Son to Roger de Montgomery Earl of Shrewsbury) resisting 
f Ibid. 809 B.  his tyranny more than any other. In 5 Hen. 1. this Hugh 
Hugh.  was Governor 
g Ibid. 815 C.  of the Castle at Rouen, in Normandy; but about two years after, upon the command 
h Ibid. 822 A.  of Duke Robert (Curthose) delivered 
i Ibid. 822 A.  it up to King Henry; by whose help recovering 
k Ibid.  his Lands, which that cruel Robert de Belesme had by force taken from him; he afterwards possessed 
l Ibid.  them in peace all the days of his life.  
To this Hugh succeeded another Roger; 
Roger.  who, in 6 Steph. was 
m Gesta Regis Steph. 956 B.  with David King of Scotland, Robert Earl of Gloucester, and the rest of those who adhered to Maud the Empress at the Siege of Winchester Castle; where they were all miserably routed 
n Gesta Regis Steph. 956 B.  by the Forces of King Stephen.  
In 11 Hen. 2. this Roger paid 
o Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Devon.  Lxxuj l. v. s. to the King for the Service of Wales; and in 12 Hen. 2. upon 
p Lib. rub. tit. Devon.  the Assessment of the Aid then levied for marrying the King's daughter; being possessed of the Honour of Totneis (by descent from Roger his Grandfather) certified 
q Lib. rub. tit. Devon.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be sixty four and an half: for which, in 14 Hen. 2. (at xiij s. iv d. per Scutum) he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 1● H. 2. Devon.  xxxvij l. iv s. x d.  
To him succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his son and heir; who, in 22 Hen. 2. answered 
s Rot. Pip. ●●. H. 2. Devon.  to the King's Exchequer forty Marks for his own and his Father's Amercements, by reason of their trespassing in the King's Forests. And in 8 Ric. 1. paid 
t Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Devon.  Lv l. seven s. uj d. upon collection of the second Scutage of Normandy, levied the preceding year. This Henry took to Wife 
u 〈…〉  Isabella, one of the daughters and coheirs of Walter de Bulbec (afterwards married to the Earl of Oxford) And in 10 Ric. 1. gave a Fine 
x 〈…〉  of three hundred Marks to the King for the Purparty of her Inheritance. But farther I cannot say of him than that, in 9 joh. Roger de 〈◊〉 paid 
y 〈…〉  five hundred Marks to the King for that part of the Lands, which remained to this 〈◊〉, upon the partition made betwixt him, and 〈…〉, and that they were granted 
z 〈…〉  thereupon by 〈◊〉 Henry, to the said Roger de 〈◊〉 and his Heirs in the King's presence.   

Valletort.  
IN the time of King William Rufus, Reginald de 〈◊〉 
Reginald.  was a witness to 
a 〈…〉  a Charter of that King made to the Monks of 〈◊〉, in Com. 〈◊〉. And in 12 Hen. 2. Ralph de Vall●t●rt, upon 
b 〈…〉  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's daughter, 〈◊〉 
c 〈…〉  that he held one Knights Fee in Com. Devon. After him Roger de 〈◊〉, 
Roger.  in 33 Hen. 2. gave 
d 〈…〉  one hundred Marks Fine for Livery of the Honour of Trem●ton in 〈◊〉, where he had 
* 〈…〉  a large and strong Castle: and in 5 john, upon collection of the fourth Scutage of Wales, answered 
e 〈…〉  for fifty nine Knights Fees, of the Honour of Merton. Moreover, in 9 john, he became debtor 
f 〈…〉  to the King in six hundred Marks, for those Lands which Henry de Novant had, upon the partition made betwixt him and William de Braose; which Lands the said Henry granted 
g Ibid.  to him and his Heirs in the King's presence.  
To this Roger succeeded another Reginald de Valletort, 
Reginald.  whose Wardship in 13 john, Peter de Rupibus Bishop of Winchester obtained 
h Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Devon. ; and upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, accounted 
i Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  xxxvij l. iv s. x d. on his behalf, for the moiety of the Scutage of the Honour of Totneis; viz. for the moiety of fifty five Knights Fees, a third, sixth, and half part, de veteri Feoffamento; and xij l. xv s. for those de novo.  
In 17 john, this Reginald was made Governor 
k Pat. 17 Joh. m. 12.  of the Castle of Totneis; and in 1 Hen. 3. had Livery 
l Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 18.  of all the Fees belonging to Totneis, which lay in the County of Debon.  
In 5 Hen. 3. he was made Sheriff 
m Pat. 5 H. 3. p. 1. m. ●.  of Cornwall, and so continued 
n Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  till 9 Hen. 3. inclusive. Moreover, in 1 Hen. 3. the King, in consideration 
o Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  of one hundred Marks, acquitted 
p Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  him and his Heirs of that debt of six hundred Marks, due to the Exchequer from Roger his Father, for Livery of those Lands which were granted to him by Henry de Novant, as is already observed.  
In 26 Hen. 3. he had summons 
q Rot. Vasc. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into Gascoigne; and in 29 Hen. 3. gave 
r Rot. Fin. 29 H. 3. m. 1●.  a Fine of six hundred Marks for Livery of the Manors of Clifton, Clauton, and Brikesham; which Isabella de Bolebec, late Countess of Oxford, held in Dower from Henry de Novant her late Husband. And having married 
s Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Oxon.  joan, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Basset of Hedindon, died 
t 〈…〉  in 30 Hen. 3. without Issue, leaving Ralph de Valletort his Brother and 
u 〈…〉  Heir; being at that time seized 
x 〈…〉  of the Manors of Hurberton, Holme, Clauton, Bridford and Sibberton, parcel of the Honour of Totneis: as also 
y 〈…〉  of twenty eight Knights Fees, excepting a sixteenth part; joan his Wife surviving.  
Which joan, the next ensuing year, gave 
z 〈…〉  a Fine to the King of one hundred pounds, for Licence to Marry whom she should think fit. I now come to Ralph.  
This Ralph, 
Ralph.  in 38 Hen. 3. upon 
a 〈…〉  collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
b 〈…〉  fifty five pounds, eighteen shillings, eight pence, for twenty eight Knights Fees and an half, six and twentieth part, being the moiety of the Fees belonging to the Honour of Totneis; but died 
c 〈…〉  in 43 Hen. 3. Whereupon the Queen obtained 
d 〈…〉  the Wardship of (Reginald) 
Reginald.  his son and heir; which Reginald in 41 Hen. 3. had summons 
e 〈…〉  with other of the great men of that time, to be at Bristol, on the Octaves of S Peter, well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Welsh; and departed 
f 〈…〉  this life without Issue in 54 Hen. 3. being then seized of the Manors of Brikesham and 〈◊〉▪ 
g 〈…〉  which he held by Barony; as also of seventeen Knights Fees and an half, and eighth part; leaving Roger 
h 〈…〉  his Uncle his next Heir, who doing his Homage the same year, had Livery 
i 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
This Roger 
Roger.  having likewise no 
k 〈…〉  Issue, sold 
l 〈…〉  all his Lands, excepting the Manor of Hurberton (the Head of his Barony) of which, he granted 
m 〈…〉  the Castle of Tremeton with its Appurtenances, consisting of fifty nine Knights Fees, unto Richard Earl of Cornwall (Brother to the King;) and departing 
n 〈…〉  this life in 18 Edw. 1. left Henry de Pomerai, and Peter Corbet his 
o 〈…〉  next Heirs. But the King seized 
p 〈…〉  upon that Lordship of Hurberton; so that whether those his Heirs did afterwards recover it, I am not sure.   

Baillol.  
IN the time of William Rufus, Guy de Baillol 
Guy.  was enfeoffed 
a 〈…〉  by that King of the Barony of Biwell in Northumberland.  
This Guy gave 
b Monast Anglic Vol. 1. ●88 b. n. 10.  to the Abbey of S. Mary's in York, the Church of Stokesley, and one Carucate of Land; the Church of Skaintune and two Bovates; as also the Church of Gainford (in the Bishopric) but was prohibited 
c Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 546.  to hunt in the Forests belonging to the Bishop of Durham.  
The next was Bernard Balliol 
Bernard.  (son of Guy) who, in 3 Steph. upon 
d Joh Hagustaid. 261. n. 30. etc. Ric. Hagustaid. 320. n. 60. & 321.  that great Invasion by the Scots, met at Thres●, through 
e Joh Hagustaid. 261. n. 30. etc. Ric. Hagustaid. 320. n. 60. & 321.  the instance of that Reverend Prelate Thurstan Archbishop of York, with other of the Northern Barons; and there taking into consideration what resistance should be made against them, was sent 
f Joh Hagustaid. 261. n. 30. etc. Ric. Hagustaid. 320. n. 60. & 321.  thence (with Robert de Brus) unto David King of Scotland; then advanced with his Army, to the Banks of Teise, to persuade his retreat, but not prevailing, (being a person most expert in Arms) assisted 
g Joh Hagustaid. 261. n. 30. etc. Ric. Hagustaid. 320. n. 60. & 321.  all he could in raising strength to oppose him; and at length shared in the honour of that glorious Victory, which the English, through the exemplary valour of William Earl of Albemar●e, and other brave men of those parts, obtained near North-Alberton, in that memorable Battle fought upon the xith Cal. of September, commonly called the Battle of the Standard; whereof in my discourse of that Earl I have more fully spoke.  
And after this adhering to King Stephen in his greatest Troubles, was with him taken 
h Joh. Hagustaid. 269. n. 〈◊〉.  prisoner in the Battle of Lincoln, An. 1142. (7 Steph.) by the Earls of Gloucester and Chester, Generals of that Army, then raised on the behalf of Maud the Empress.  
In 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
i 〈…〉  a Fine of twenty pounds to the King, because he did not certify what Knights Fees he then held (as was generally required:) and moreover, within two years after, gave 
k 〈…〉  two hundred pounds for restitution of his Lands which had been thereupon seized.  
This Bernard was he who first Founded that strong Castle on the bank of Teise, thence called Bernard - Castle as tradition reports.  
Upon that incursion of the Scots in 20 Hen. 2. they being advanced to Alnwyke, 
Anno 1174 20 Hen. 2.  and having besieged 
l 〈…〉  that great Frontier-Castle there, he again put himself in Arms; and joining 
m 〈…〉  with Robert de Stutevile, and other of the Barons thereabouts▪ hasted 
n 〈…〉  with all speed to the relief thereof: and when 
o 〈…〉  it was advised that they should stop their march, in regard of a thick Fog which obscured their passage; he said 
p 〈…〉 , Let them stay that will, I am resolved to go on, though none follow me, rather than dishonour myself by staying here. By whose example, going courageously forward, they surprised the Enemy; and in a short skirmish took 
q Ibid. 1092. n. 10.  the King himself, whom they sent prisoner 
r 〈…〉  to the Castle of Richmont.  
This Bernard, by the consent of Ingelram his Son, gave 
s 〈…〉  to the Knight's Templars fifteen pound Lands (per Annum) lying in Wedelee, a member of Hichen, in Essex, King Stephen confirming 
t 〈…〉  the Grant. He also bestowed 
u 〈…〉  on the Monks of S. Mary's Abbey at York, the Church of Gainford, with the Churches of Barnard-Castle and Middleton, and two Ox-gangs of Land in Middleton. And to the Monks of Riebaulx, he gave 
x 〈…〉  his Land of 〈◊〉, with Pasturage for sixty Mares and Colts of two year old, and sixscore young cattle, twelve Kine, and two Bulls: As also 
y 〈…〉  his Land of We●●dale, with Pasturage for sixscore Beasts, besides his fishing of Newbus; which he bestowed on them for 
z Ex Autogr. in Tu●●● S. Marie Ebor.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Agnes de Pincheni his Wife.  
To him succeeded Eustace de Baillol, 
Eustace.  who gave 
a Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Wilts.  one hundred pounds for Licence to marry the Widow of Robert Fitz-Piers; and 
b Ibid.  fifty Marks to have Livery of the Lordship of Mere.  
In 1 joh. he paid 
c Oblatum Joh. m. 6.  two hundred marks Fine, in regard he obeyed not the King's Precept for going beyond-Sea in his service; and in 2 joh. paid 
d Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Nor. thumb.  one hundred and twenty Marks more than in arrear from him, for the first and second Scutage of King Ric. 1.  
This Eustace joined with Bernard his Father in the gift of 
e Monast. Anglic. 510 b. n. 20.  Wdehorne to the Knight's Hospitallars.  
The next was Hugh de Baillol 
Hugh 1.  (son of 
* Ex Autogr. in Turri S. Mari● Ebor.  Eustace) who was certified 
f Testa de Nevil Northumb.  to hold the Barony of Biwell of the King, by the service of five Knights Fees; and to find thirty Soldiers for the guard of Newcastle upon Tine, as his Ancestors had done, from the time of King William Rufus, by whom they were enfeoffed of that Barony, as the Record expresseth. He also held 
g Testa de Nevil Essex.  the Lordship of Hiche in Essex, in Capite of the King, as an Augmentation of his Barony, by the gift 
h Testa de Nevil Essex.  of King Hen. 2. and service of two Knights Fees.  
Upon levying the Scutage of Wales in 13 joh. he answered 
i Rot. Pip. 1● Joh. Northumb.  for thirty Knights Fees; and in 17 joh. stood in such favour with the King, that he obtained a Grant 
k Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  of the Lands of Richard de Vnfranvill, in Com. Rotel. as also the Castle of Hwernelton (in Yorkshire) and other the Lands of Robert de Meisnell. And in 18 joh. was joined 
l M. Paris. 276. n. 30.  with Philip de Hulecotes, in defence of the Northern parts of Teise towards Scotland. Moreover, when 
m Ibid. 286.  the King of Scots had subjugated all Northumberland, on the behalf of Lewes King of France (whom the Barons had called in to their aid) this Hugh by the help of that Philip, stoutly held 
n Ibid. 286.  out all the Castles in that Tract; and in particular his own (viz. Bernard-Castle) where Eustace de Vesci (who had married the King of Scots Sister) coming with King Alexander to the Siege of it, was 
o Ibid. 287. n. 10.  slain; his Brother Bernard also adhering 
* M. Westm. in An. 1212.  to the King in those his Troubles.  
Furthermore, he gave 
p Monast. Anglic. 98. n. 40.  to the Monks of Hexham in Northumberland, the service of john de Swineburne-East, and his Heirs; and the Rent of xij d. per Annum, issuing out of the Manor-house of East-Swynborne.  
Certain it is that he benefited 
q M. Paris. 300 ●n. 10. & 20.  himself not a little in those troublesome Times of King John's Reign (being then for the King;) for when all was at quiet, at the entrance of King Henry the Third, he could 
r M. Paris. 300 ●n. 10. & 20.  not forbear his wont course of plundering. It seems he was also serviceable to King Henry the Third; for in the fourth year of his Reign he had a Grant 
s Claus. 4 H. 3. m. 18.  of the Lordship of Mere for his better support.  
¶ About this time there was one Henry de Baillol 
Henry.  (Brother, as I guess, to this last mentioned Hugh;) which Henry, in 16 joh. was 
t Pat. 16 Joh. m. 3.  solemnly invited by a special Letter to come into England with Horse and Arms for the King's service: In which Letters the King takes notice 
u Ibid.  of their former mutual affections to each other.  
This Henry married 
w Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3.  Lora, one of the coheirs 
x Claus. 22▪ H. 3. m. 22.  to Christian, Wife of William de Mandevill Earl of Essex, and Heirs to the Barony of Ualoines as it seemeth 
y Rot. Pip. 24 H. 3. Essex & Hertf. . And in 26 Hen. 3. (with many other great men) received 
z Rot. vasc. & Claus. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  command to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and attend the King into Gascoigne. But in 30 Hen. 3. he departed 
a M. Paris. in an. 1246. p. 918. n. 30.  this life; whereupon the Lady Lauretta his Wife, (so the Record termeth her) doing her Homage to the King, had Livery 
b Claus. 30 H. 3 m. 2.  of all the Lands which he held of her Inheritance, in the Counties of Essex, Hartford, and Norfolk.  
There was also Eustace de Baillol 
Eustace.  (Brother perhaps of this Henry) who in 38 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
c Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 10. Claus. 44. H. 3. m. 6. videses Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 35. Westmerl.  from the King of the Wardship and marriage of Helewise 
d Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 6.  the daughter and heir to Ralph de Levynton (a Baron of Northumberland:) as also daughter 
e Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 6.  and heir to Ada, the Widow of William de Furnivall.  
This Eustace was constituted 
f Pat. 45 H ●. m. 2.  Sheriff of Cumberland in 45 Hen. 3. and 
g Pat. 45 H. ●. m. 2.  Governor of the Castle of Carleol; and continued 
h Rot. Pip. de iisdem an. Cumbr. & de an. 51 H. 3. Cumbr.  in that office till 49 Hen. 3. inclusive.  
In 54 Hen. 3. he took 
i Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 11.  upon him the Cross, with Prince Edward, and attended 
k Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 11.  him into the Holy Land.  
Upon the death of Helewise, the Wife of this Eustace, there was 
l Claus. 1 E. 1. m. 10.  no little dispute betwixt those who were her Heirs at law, and him, touching her Inheritance of the moiety of the Barony of Burgh; they 
m Claus. 1 E. 1. m. 10.  claiming the present possession thereof, and he 
n Claus. 1 E. 1. m. 10.  the continuing it during his own life, by the courtesy of England, having had a Child by her which was born alive: but for aught I find the Heirs prevailed 
o Rot. Fin. ● E. 1. m. 26. & Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 10. & 12.  This Eustace afterwards had 
p Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Sutht.  to Wife Agnes, the second daughter of joan de Percy; which joan was fifth 
q Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Sutht.  daughter, and one of the coheirs to William de Bru●re, a great Baron that age.  
¶ There was likewise, about that time, another Bernard de Baillol; 
Bernard.  who in 28 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
r Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 3.  of the marriage of Agnes, the Widow of Richard de Percy; to the end he might take her to Wife if he could obtain her consent.  
But to return. To Hugh de Baillol succeeded john 
john.  his son and heir; who in 13 Hen. 3. paid 
s 〈…〉  one hundred and fifty pounds for his Relief of those 30 Knights Fees he then hold; and upon collection of the Scutage of Kery in Wales, had a special discharge 
t 〈…〉  for them. This john married 
u 〈…〉  Derv●rguill, one of the three daughters and heirs to Alan of G●lway (a great Baron in Scotland) by Margaret the eldest Sister of john Scot, the last Earl of Chester, and one 
x Claus. 19 E. 1. m. 4.  of the heirs to David, sometime Earl of Huntingdon; by reason whereof he was seized of Galwey in Scotland; and had in her right an Assignation 
y Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 22. Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Manor of Thorkes●y, in Com. Linc. as also of Gernemuth, and Luddingland in Norfolk, until the King should make them a reasonable exchange of other Lands in satisfaction of her part of the Earldom of Chester.  
In the Parliament held at London, 28 Hen. 3. requiring 
z M. Paris. 239. n. 30.  a pecuniary Aid from the people for discharge of that debt, which he had contracted by his Expedition into Gascoigne, upon their advice the preceding year; this john was one of the twelve, then chosen 
a M. Paris. 239. n. 30.  to consider of it, and to represent their opinion therein to the Parliament.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 2● H. 3. 〈◊〉.  thirty pounds upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter for the thirty Knights Fees he held.  
Upon 
c Claus. ●0 H. 3. 〈◊〉. 2. & 3.  the death of Christian Countess of Albemarle, Sister to Dervorguil his Wife; the King's Eschaetor had command 
d Claus. ●0. H. 3. 〈◊〉. 2. & 3.  to assign unto this john and Dervorguil, all her part of the Inheritance of the same Christian, lying in the Counties of Northhampton and Lincoln.  
This john executed 
e Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Cumb●. usque an. 39 H. 3.  the office of Sheriff in the County of Cumberland, from the 33, to the 39 of Hen. 3. inclusive, and was made 
f Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 8.  Governor of the Castle of Carliste.  
Upon 
g M. Westm. in an. 〈◊〉  the marriage of Margaret the King's Daughter to young Alexander King of Scotland, the tuition of them both, and of that Kingdom being committed 
h M. Westm. in an. 〈◊〉  to this john de Baillol, and Robert de Ros of work; within two years after they were both accused 
i M. Paris. 907. n. 10.  before the King at Nottingham for abusing their trust in that employment (the particulars wherein, I have in my discourse of that Robert de Ros expressed:) but partly 
k Ibid. p. 909. n. 10.  for his Father's sake, who had been very serviceable to King john in his greatest distresses; and partly 
l Ibid. p. 909. n. 10.  for money, (of which he had store) he made his peace.  
In 40 Hen. 3. he paid 
m Rot. Pip. 40▪ H. 3. No●thumb.  sixty pounds for the thirty Knights Fees he held, upon levying the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight.  
And in 42 Hen. 3. had command 
n Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostile Incursions of Lewelin Prince of Wales. Also in 
o Claus. ●4 H. 3. m. 5.  recompense of his services to the King, as well in the Realm of France, as here in England, he had a Grant 
p Claus. ●4 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Wardship of William de Wassingle, instead of the sum of two hundred Marks, which the King had bestowed on him for that respect.  
In 
q Rot. Pip. de iisd. ut No●t. & De●●.  45, 46, and 48 Hen. 3. he underwent the Shireevalty for the Counties of Nottingham and Decby; and in 46 Hen. 3. had the custody of the Honour of Peverell committed 
r Pat. 46 H. 3. m. 20.  to his charge. And standing 
s Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 3.  firm to the King in those troublesome Times, when the Barons put themselves in Arms under colour of asserting the rights of the People, did not 
t Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 3.  submit to those Ordinances made at Oxford; whereupon they seized 
u Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 3.  his Lands, and detained them, till he sent his Son (by the King's permission) to undertake for him therein.  
In 48 Hen. 3. being in Arms with the King against those Rebellious Barons, he stoutly assisted 
x M. Paris. p. 993. n. 〈◊〉. H. Knighton 2447. n. 1●. & 2448.  him in that great defeat then given them at Northhampton: but soon after, fight on his part, was (with him) taken prisoner 
y Westm. in an. 1264.  in that fatal Battle of Lewes; yet made his escape, at it seems; for it is 
z Ibid. in eodem an. p. ●68. n. 30  affirmed by my Author (in reporting the power of Mountfort Earl of Leicester, who at that time had the King in his custody) that all 
a Ibid. in eodem an. p. ●68. n. 30  England was then subject to that great Rebel; excepting the utmost parts of the North, which opposed his usurped dominion at the instigation of the King of Scots, and this our valiant john de Baillol. And it farther appeareth 
b Claus. 5● H. 3. in dorso m. 9 , that having authority from Prince Edward, he there joined with other of the Northern Barons, and raised all the force he could for the King's Redemption: as also that he died 
c Esc. 5● H. 3. n. 43.  in 53 Hen. 3. leaving Hugh his Son and Heir twenty eight years of age, who then doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 5● H. 3. m. 1●.  of his Lands.  
But of this Hugh 
Hugh 2.  I have not seen any thing memorable, other than his marriage 
e Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 26.  with Anne the Daughter of William de Valence (Earl of Pembroke:) and that he departed 
f Esc. 5● H. 3. n. 26.  this life in 56 Hen. 3. without Issue, leaving Alexander de Baillol his Brother and 
g Esc. 5● H. 3. n. 26.  Heir of full age, the extent of whose Barony consisted in these Lordships; viz. 
h Tes●● de Nevil North●●●.  New-bigging, Wodhorne, with Lynmuwe and Hirst (its members) Haliwell, Lynton, Ellyngton and Cressewell, Heyden with its members; Bethfeld, Nigram, Heddon, Staunfordham, the moiety of Dalton with its members; Rihill, Gunwarton, with Swinborne a member thereof; Newton del West, Newton del Est, Acum, Stelling, Ovington, Eltrincham, Mickeley, Quiccunstal, Faldirley, Bromley, and the moiety of Bywell with Stokesfield.  
Which Alexander 
Alexander  died in 7 Edw. 1. whereupon the custody of his Lands was committed 
i Rotsie▪ Fin. 7 E. 1. m. 14. Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. Northumb.  to Robert de Eure.  
To whom succeeded john de Baillol, who in 10 Edw. 1. had 
k Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  Scutage of his Tenants, in regard he was 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  himself in the Welsh Expedition at that time made.  
This john 
john 2.  wedded 
m Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 1●.  Isabella the Daughter of john de Warren Earl of Surrey; and in 19 Edw. 1. was 
n 〈…〉  one of the chief Competitors for the Kingdom of Scotland, the dispute whereof being by the joint-consent of all, totally referred 
o Ibid.  to the decision of Edward the First, than King of England, the right was adjudged 
p 〈…〉  to this john, who thereupon enjoyed the Crown of that Realm, where I shall leave him; his Barony here being involved with that dignity.  
And shall conclude with Alexander de Baillol, 
Alexander  Brother to this john. This Alexander being of the Retinue 
q 〈…〉  with that magnificent Prelate, Anthony Beke Bishop of Durham, and Patriarch of jerusalem, in that Expedition which King Edward the First made into Flanders; in 25 of his Reign, he had all his Lands in Scotland restored 
r Claus. 25 〈…〉.  unto him, which had been seized on by King Edward the First for his former Rebellion. He was likewise again 
s 〈…〉  in Scotland in his service of King Edward, in 31 Edw. 1. so also in 
t 〈…〉  32 Edw. 1.  
And in 34 Edw. 1. 〈◊〉 
u 〈…〉  again into Scotland in his service. In 〈◊〉 Edw. 2. he had command 
x 〈…〉  to attend john de Britannia Earl of Richmond, (than the King's Lieutenant in Scotland) with Horse and Arms, and to yield him his best assistance against the Scots. But Alexander his Son (for what cause I find not) was imprisoned 
y 〈…〉  in the Tower of London. Howbeit, upon security given 
z 〈…〉  by this Alexander, his Father, and two of the Lindseys, for his future fidelity to the King, he was enlarged 
a 〈…〉 .  
This Alexander took to Wife 
b Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 17.  Isabella (the Daughter and Heir to Richard de Chilham, Widow of David de Strabolgy Earl of A●holl) Mother 
c Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 17.  to john Earl of Asceles, who was hanged 
d Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 17.  for Felony: in right of which Isabella he held 
e Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 17. , by the courtesy of England, during his life, the Castle and Manor of Chilham in Kent. He was 
f Claus. 3 E. 2. m. 8.  also Lord of Caures in Scotland, and summoned 
g Claus de iisdem an. in dorso.  to the Parliament of England by King Edward the First, from the 28, till till 34 year of his Reign inclusive.   

Vaux.  
OF this Family there were three Brothers who first settled here after the Norman Conquest; viz. Hubert de Vallibus, Ranulph, and Robert.  
Of these, Hubert 
Hubert.  had the whole Barony of Gillesland, granted 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 400 ●. n. 18.  to him by Ranulph de Meschynes, on whom King William the First had 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 400 ●. n. 18.  bestowed the whole County of Cumberland; Ranulph 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 400 ●. n. 18.  had Sowarby, Carlaton, and Hadbrughtly; and Robert the 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 400. ●. n. 18.  Barony of Dalston.  
To this Hubert succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son 
e Cart. Antiq. DD▪ n. ●0.  and Heir, to whom King Henry the Second granted 
f Cart. Antiq. DD▪ n. ●0.  divers Privileges throughout all those his Lordships in Cumberland, which he enjoyed as Heir to Hubert his Father, viz. Soc, Sac, Tol, Theme, and Infangtheof; and freed 
g Cart. Antiq. DD▪ n. ●0.  him from the payment of the common Tax called Neutgeld. This Robert Founded 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. 130 b. n. 10.  the Priory of Lan●rcost in Cumberland, for the health of the Soul of Hubert his Father, Graecia his Mother, his own, with all his Ancestors and Successors Souls. And in 5 Steph. gave a Fine 
i Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. No●ff. & Suff.  to the King of Liij l. uj s. viij d. ●or Livery of the Manor of Hact●n, in Norfolk, which was of his Wife's Inheritance.  
In 15 Hen. 2. he paid 
k Rot. Pip. 15 H. 2. Carleol.  two Marks for two Knights Fees (whereby he held Gillesland) upon levying the Aid for marriage of the King's Daughter: and in 18 Hen. 2. accounted 
l Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Carleol.  forty shillings for Scutage of those Knights Fees he held; in regard he was not in that Expedition then made into Ireland.  
In 21 Hen. 2. he was Sheriff 
m Rot. Pip. 21 H▪ 2. Carleol.  of Cumberland; which County yielded 
n Rot. Pip. 21 H▪ 2. Carleol.  no benefit to the King that year by reason of the War. He was also Governor 
o R. Hoved▪ 303 a. Jo●vall. coll. 1031. n. 10.  of Carlisle at the same time; and after a long Siege 
p R. Hoved▪ 303 a. Jo●vall. coll. 1031. n. 10.  laid thereto, by William King of Scotland wanting victual, was necessitated 
q R. Hoved▪ 303 a. Jo●vall. coll. 1031. n. 10.  to come to this conclusion; viz. That it King Henry did not relieve him before Michaelmass, he should then render it. And continued 
r Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  Sheriff of that County from the 22, till the 30 of Hen. 2. inclusive. To the Canons of Carlisle he gave 
* Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 74 b. n. 40.  the Church of Helton, with one Carucate of Land lying in that Lordship.  
In 23 Hen. 2. he was one of the witnesses 
s R. Hoved. 323 a. n. 20.  to that memorable Award then made by King Henry, for appeasing the differences betwixt Aldefonsus' King of Castille, and Sanctius King of Navarre, touching divers Ca●●les and Territories.  
This Robert 
Robert.  married 
t Ex coll R. 〈…〉.  Ada the Daughter and Heir of William de Engaine, and by her had Issue 
u Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Cumbr.  Robert, who, in 12 joh. gave 
x Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Cumbr.  the King seven hundred and fifty Marks for regaining his favour. In 13 joh. the Lands of this Robert were assigned 
y Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Cumbr.  to Alice his Mother. Wherein he had offended I find not, but in 16 joh. he gave 
z Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Cumbr.  another Fine of D●lxvj l. xiij s. iv d. to pacify the King.  
To this Robert 
Ranulph.  succeeded Ranulph de Vallibus his Brother. And to that Ranulph his Son, another Robert, to whom in 17 joh. the custody 
a Pat. 17 Joh. m. 13.  of the County of Cumberland, and Castle of Carlisle were committed. Which Robert 
Robert.  soon after took part with those Barons then in Arms against the King, as 'tis like: for before the end of that year, all his Lands in Cumberland, Norfolk, Suffolk, Somerst, and Dorsetshires, were seized 
b Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  on by the King, and given 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  to Robert de Vipount.  
But those froms being over, in 6 Hen. 3. he took 
d Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  upon him the Cross, and went 
e Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  on Pilgrimage to Ierusale●; having Licence 
f Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  to let his Lands for the term of three years after he began his journey, according to a Constitution 
g Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  of the Lateran Council.  
In this 6 year of Hen. 3. he paid 
h Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Cumbr.  four Marks upon levying the first Scutage of that King, for the two Knights Fees he held in Gillesland. In 7 Hen. 3. he was constituted Governor 
i Pat. 7 H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  of the Castles of Caermerdin and Cardigan.  
In 13 Hen. 3. he accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Cumb.  four Marks upon levying the Scutage of Kery, which sum was paid 
l Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Cumb.  in Norfolk. And in 18 Hen. 3. executed 
m Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Devon.  the Sheriff's office for the County of Devon, for the first quarter of that year.  
To this Robert succeeded Hubert 
Hubert.  
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 132 b.  his Son; who left Issue 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 132 b.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Maud, Wife 
p Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 132 b.  of Thomas de Multon; whereby the Barony of Gillesland first came to that Family.  
¶ ay now come to Robert de Vallibus 
Robert.  the youngest of those three Brothers that had such large Possessions in Cumberland by the gift of Ranulph de Meschines, about King Stephen's time. This Robert seating himself in Norfolk, there Founded 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 19 a. n. 3●.  the Priory of Penteney 
r Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 19 a. n. 3●.  for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of Agnes his Wife, and their Children; and left Issue 
s Ibid. b. n. 20.  three Sons, William, Oliver and Henry.  
Moreover, he gave 
t Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 6●8 b. n. 40.  to the Monks of Cas●le-Acre in that County, for 
u Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 6●8 b. n. 40.  the health of his own Soul, the Souls of his Wife and Children, as also 
x Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 6●8 b. n. 40.  for the Souls of his three Brethren, viz. Robert the Fat, Gilbert and Hubert, his Mill at Pentney, called Middel-milne, and a Meadow thereto adjoining, with certain Lands in Ga●elai and Mas●●gham. Which Grant William his Son and Successor confirmed 
y 〈…〉 .  
This William 
William  had also three Sons, viz. 
z 〈…〉  Robert, Adam, and William Prior of 
a 〈…〉  Pentney.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  had seven Sons, viz. 
b 〈…〉  Robert, William, Oliver, john, Philip, Roger, and Hugh. But of these Robert, the eldest, dying without Issue, Oliver 
Oliver.  his Brother became 
c 〈…〉  Heir to the Estate: And in 13 joh. gave 
d 〈…〉  five hundred Marks, and five Palfreys for Licence to marry Petronill the Widow of Henry de Mara, and to enjoy 
e 〈…〉  her Estate. Which Petronill was first the Wife of William de Long●amp▪ and died 
f 〈…〉  not till 46 Hen. 3. leaving Henry 
g 〈…〉  de Long●amp her Son and next Heir.  
In 17 joh. this Oliver de Vaux was 
h 〈…〉  one of the Barons who met at Stamford in an hostile manner, and afterwards at 
i 〈…〉  Brackley; whence they sent 
k 〈…〉  to the King then at Oxford a minatory message; viz. 
l 〈…〉  That in case he did not restore to the people their ancient Rights and Liberties, they were resolved to possess themselves of all his Castles and L●●ds: and thereupon 
m Ibid.  joined with them in the Siege of Northampton; for which Transgression, the King 
n Claus. 17 Joh. n. 6.  caused his Lordships of ●laketon, Oke●on, and Hengham in Norfolk, to be seized on.  
In 13 Hen. 3 this Oliver upon levying the Scutage of Kery (in Wales) answered 
o Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Linc.  for twenty two Knights F●es and an half. And being with the King in his Army in Poicton, was acquitted 
p Rot. Pip. 15 H. 3. Linc.  from the payment of any Scutage upon that Expedition.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Aid for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, he accounted 
q 〈…〉  for thirty two Knights Fees and an half.  
Of Robert 
Robert.  the Son and Heir of this Oliver I find nothing; but of William his Son, that he married 
r 〈…〉  Alianore the Daughter of William de Ferrer, 
William.  E. of Derby, one of the Heirs 
s 〈…〉  to William Martial, sometime Earl of Pembroke, without 
t 〈…〉  the King's Licence: for which offence, upon his submission, he obtained pardon 
u 〈…〉 , and for a Fine 
x 〈…〉  of two hundred Marks, had Livery 
y 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance; but died without Issue before the 37 Hen. 3. whereupon john his Brother became 
z Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 9  his Heir. Which john, for the sum of eighty Marks, compounded 
a Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 9  the arrears of that debt to be paid by twenty six Marks Per Annum.  
This john 
john.  in 41 Hen. 3. having paid 
b Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  part of the eighty Marks beforementioned, obtained the favour 
c Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  to satisfy the remainder, being forty Marks, by ten pounds per Annum; and gave 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 897 a. n. 20.  his Lordship of Botendone to the Nuns of Catesby in Northamptonshire.  
In 42 Hen. 3. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, he was charged 
e Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Essex & Hertf.  with ten pounds for five Knights Fees.  
In 46 Hen. 3. though he had been 
f M. Paris. in an. 1263 p. 992 n. 20.  on the part of those Barons who combined together by oath at Oxford, for asserting the Liberties of the Subject (as they then pretended) he at length fell 
g M. Paris. in an. 1263 p. 992. n. 20.  off, and assisted 
h Ibid. p. 993. n. 30.  the King at the taking of Northampton. And, shortly after this, was one of those who undertook 
i Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  that the King should stand to the determination of Lewes King of France, for settling all differences betwixt him and the Barons then in Arms.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, when he discerned 
k M. Westm. in an. 1265 (49 H. 3.)  the Barons to be so powerful, as that they had the Tower of London, Dover-Castle, and divers other places of strength in their hands; he joined 
l M. Westm. in an. 1265 (49 H. 3.)  with those who advised the King to withdraw himself from that Parliament then held at Westminster, and to betake himself to Windsore-Castle.  
Having therefore so great experience of his fidelity; the King soon after his victory at Evesham, made him Sheriff 
m Pat. 49 H. 9 m. 9  of Norfolk and Suffolk; and in 
n Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 43.  remuneration of his eminent services, in those troublesome and perilous times, gave 
o Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 43.  him certain Houses in London near Garthere; part of the Possessions of john Lorene, an Enemy and Rebel. And in 51 Hen. 3. constituted him Governor 
p Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 21.  of the Castle at Nor●ich.  
In 5 Edw. 1. this john obtained the King's Charter 
q Cart. 5 E. 1. n. 3.  for a weekly Market upon the Saturday, at his Manor of Refham in Norfolk; and a Fair upon the Eve, day and morrow after the Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul: and in 10 Edw. 1. was 
r Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 1● E. 1. m. 3.  in the King's Army in Wales.  
In 11 Edw. 1. he was made Steward 
s Rot. Vasc. 11 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉  of the Duchy of Aquitane, having an allowance of two thousand pounds per Annum Turon, for the support of himself in that Office: And departed 
t Esc. 16 E. 1. n. 42.  this life in 16 Edw. 1. leaving Petronill, and Maud his two Daughters and Heirs then of full age. Whereupon William de Nerford, who married 
u Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 1●.  Petronill, and William de Ros the Husband 
x Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 1●.  of Maud, performing their respective Homages, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 1●.  of the Lands of their Inheritance, excepting 
z Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 1●.  a reasonable Dowry for Sibyl his Widow. And upon Partition thereof, the said William and Petronill had 
a Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 9 in cedull.  for their part these Lordships assigned to them; viz. the Manors of Therston and Shotesham, in Com. Norff. Wysete, in Com. Suff. excepting thirteen pounds per Annum Lands; the moiety of a Message in London called Blaunch-Apleton; the Advowson of the Churches of Halt, in Com. Norff. and Abyton in Cambridgshire; and to the number of twenty five Knights Fees.  
And the said William de Ros, and Maud had the 
b Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 9 in cedull.  Manor of Freston, with certain Lands in Boston, in Com. Linc. the Manor of Hakeford, with the Market of Refham belonging thereto; the moiety of the Manors of Holt, clay, and Hocton, in Com. Norff. fourteen pounds per Annum Lands in Wysere, in Com. Suff. the moiety of the Message called Blanch-Apleton in the City of London; with the Advowson of the Churches of clay and Shotesham in Norfolk, and to the number of nineteen Knights Fees or thereabouts.   

Montalt.  
UPon the Foundation of the Abbey of S. Werburge in the City of Chester (temp. W. Rufi) Hugh the Son of Norman, being at that time one 
a 〈…〉  of the Barons to Hugh 
Hugh.  Earl of Chester, gave 
b 〈…〉  Gosetce and Lantrene to the Monks of that House; Ralph and Roger, his Brothers, being witnesses 
c 〈…〉  thereof; which Ralph 
Ralph.  joined with him in the gift 
d 〈…〉  of all their right in Lostoch, as also 
e 〈…〉  of the Church of Cotintune, with the Glebe and Tithes pertaining thereto.  
To this Ralph succeeded Robert 
Robert.  
f 〈…〉  his Son and Heir, who assumed another surname from the chief place of his residence, which was at a little Hill in F●intshire, then called Montalt; whereon he built a Castle, but of late time (vulgarly) Mould; and being 
g 〈…〉  Steward to the Earl of Chester, was 
h 〈…〉  also one of his principal Barons.  
After the death of Ranulph de Gernons Earl of Chester, the Lands of that great Earldom were (as it seems) in the King's hand for some time: for in 6 Hen. 2. this Robert de Montalt was one of those who accounted 
i Rot. Pip. 6 H. 2. 〈◊〉 Te●●a Cocest●.  to the King's Exchequer for the Farm of them; and likewise for what was 
k Rot. Pip. 6 H. 2. 〈◊〉 Te●●a Cocest●.  then laid out in building of the Castle at Chester.  
This Robert 
Robert.  had Issue 
l 〈…〉  Robert his Son and Heir, and he Roger. 
Roger.  
〈…〉  In the time of which Roger, there being much Hostility 
n 〈…〉  betwixt the English and Welsh; David the Son of Lewelyn, Prince of Wales, invaded 
o 〈…〉  his Lands at Montalt: but, upon that Accord 
p 〈…〉  made in 25 Hen. 3. betwixt King Henry and the same David, amongst other of the Articles then agreed on; one was for the restitution of those Lands to this Roger.  
Which being done, the next year following, King Henry the Third made him Governor 
q 〈…〉  of the Castle there▪ whereof john le Strange, than Justice of C●ester, not many months before had 
r 〈…〉  the Trust. And in 28 Hen. 3. the same David breaking 
s 〈…〉  out again, this Roger was sent 
t 〈…〉  with the Earls of Gloucester and H●reford to encounter him in Battle, which happened with great slaughter to the Welsh. Whereupon the King made restitution 
u Pat. 28 H. ●. m. 5.  to him of both Castle and Manor; but with condition 
x Pat. 28 H. ●. m. 5.  that he should upon reasonable summons appear before him with the sam● David ap Lewelyn; and if then it could not be made evident, that his Grandfather, or Father, had wholly quitted their claim therein to the Father or Grandfather of David; he should thenceforth for ever enjoy it quietly. Upon which restitution, that Grant by him formerly made of this Castle and Manor to King Henry, was annulled 
y Pat. 28 H. ●. m. 5.  and made void.  
That which I find next memorable of him is; that in 34 Henry 3. being reputed 
z M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  one of the greatest Barons of this Realm, and signed 
a M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  with the Cross, in order to an Expedition to the Holy-Land; then resolved on by several persons of Honour, and some Bishops, in assistance of the King of France against the Infidels; he passed 
b M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  away a great part of his Woods and Revenues which he had at Coventry (in right of Cecilie his Wife) to the Monks of that place, in consideration of a large sum of money then received from them, to fit himself for that journey.  
Some years after this; viz. in 42 H. 3. upon another Insurrection 
c Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11  of the Welsh, under the command of Lewelyn ap Gryffith; amongst others, he had summons 
d Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms to restrain their Incursions: and in 44 Hen. 3. received command 
e Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17. , with other of the Barons-marchers, to repair into those parts; and there to reside, for the defence of the Country, against the like attempts. But in this year he died 
f Rot. Fin. 44 H. 3. m. 6. , Cecilie his Wife (second Sister, and one of the coheirs 
g Pat. 28 H. 3. m. 13.  to Hugh de Albini Earl of Arundel) surviving; who thereupon had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of the Lands of her own Inheritance: leaving Issue 
i 〈…〉  two Sons; viz. john and Robert, as also a Daughter called Leucha 
k 〈…〉 , Wife of Philip de Orreby the younger.  
Which john, 
john.  having first married 
l Ibid.  with Elene the Widow of Robert de Stokport, and afterwards with Milisent Daughter of William de Cantilupe, died 
m Ibid.  without Issue; leaving Robert 
n Ibid.  his Brother and Heir, who had Issue 
o Ibid.  two Sons, Roger and Robert. 
Robert.   
Of these, Roger 
Roger.  being 
p Pat. 51 H. ●. m. 51.  in that Rebellion of the Barons against King Henry the Third, in 51 Henry 3. returning 
q Pat. 51 H. ●. m. 51.  to his due obedience, and thereupon undertaking 
r Pat. 51 H. ●. m. 51.  to defend the Town of Cambridg● against those who then stood out, was admitted 
s Pat. 51 H. ●. m. 51.  to favour.  
After which I have not seen any thing more of him, until 22 Edward 1. But then he was 
t Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 9  in that Expedition made into Gascoigne. So likewise in 
u Rot. Vasc. 23 E. 1. m. 21.  23 Edw. 1. in which year he had summons 
x Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. And having married 
y Ex coll. S. Erde●wike.  julian the Daughter of Roger de Clifford, departed 
z Esc. 2● E. 1. n. 36.  this life in●25 Edw. 1. being then seized 
a Esc. 2● E. 1. n. 36.  of the Manor of Framesden, in Com. Suff. Also of the Manor of Castel-Brilingham; likewise of the Manor of Haworrhy●, in Com. Flynt. held by the service of Steward. Moreover, of the moiety of the Manor of ●ackley, and of the Manors of Neston and la Lee: also of eight-score pans of Salt in Middle-wicke, all in Com. Cestr. and belonging to the same Stewardship; besides a certain Liberty called Twertnyk, pertaining likewise to the said Stewardship, leaving Robert his Brother 
b Esc. 2● E. 1. n. 36.  and Heir twenty seven years of age. Which Robert 
Robert.  then doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 2● E. 1. m. 19  of his Lands: and the same year was 
d Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne.  
In 26 Edw. 1. this Robert was 
e Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  also in the Scotish-wars. So likewise in 
f Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 5.  29 Edw. 1. 
g Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 12.  31 Edw. 1. 
h Rot. Sc●c. 4 E. 2. m. 13.  4, and 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 1.  7 Edw. 2. and, in 8 Edw. 2. (amongst others) had summons 
k Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 3.  to be at Newcastle upon Ti●e, on the Assumption of our Lady, to restrain the 〈◊〉 as of the Scots. Again 
l Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 7. , in 10 Edw. 2. he was ●n another Expedition then made into Scotl●●●▪ and in 19 Edw. 2. in 
m Rot. Vasc. 19 E. 2. in dorso m. 8.  the Wars of Gasc●igne.  
After all which▪ having no 
n Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  Issue; in 1 Edw. 3. he passed 
o Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  his Castle, Town, and Manor of 〈◊〉; his Manor of H●●ardyn and Stewardship of Chest●r; his Manors of Lee and Bos●te▪ in Com. Cestr. with his Lordships of Walton upon Trent, in Com. Derb. Cheylesmore (juxta Coventry) in Com. War. Likewise one hundred and seven pounds yearly Rent, payable from the Monks of Coventry, and their Successors: Also his Castle and Manor of Rystng, in Com. Norff. the Manor of Cassyngland, in Com. Suff. his Manors of Snetesham and Kenynghale, with the fourth part of the Tolbouthe, of Lenne, in Com. Norff. Neston; in Com. Cestr. and Fraunesdon, in Com. Suff. for want of Issue male by Emme his Wife, to Isabella Queen of England (Mother to King Edward the Third) for life: and afterwards to john of Eltham, Brother to the King, and his Heirs for ever. And having been summoned 
p Claus. de jisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 28 Edw. 1. till 3 Edw. 3. departed 
q Ex Annal. de Langele inter coll. R. G●. S.  this life the same year; and was buried 
r Ex Annal. de Langele inter coll. R. G●. S.  in the Conventual-Church of Shuldham, in Com. Norff.   

Clinton.  
THE first of this Family of whom I have found mention, is Geffrey de Clinton, 
Geffrey.  Lord Chamberlain 
a Regist. de Kenilworth p. 1.  and Treasurer 
b Regist. de Kenilworth p. 1.  to King Henry the First; Grandson to William de Tankervile Chamberlain of Normandy, and Maud his Wife, Daughter of William de Arches, as some 
c Rot. 1. Rous.  say. But of this I have some reason to doubt, in regard that a Writer 
d Ord. Vit. p. 80 ●. b.  of credit, contemporary with him, affirms; that he was of mean parentage, and raised from the dust through the favour of that King; by whose bounty he had large Possessions, and was afterwards advanced 
e 〈…〉  to that great Office of Justice of England.  
Amongst other the Lands which this Geffrey then obtained, 
f 〈…〉 , the Lordship of Kenilworth, in Com. Warr. being part, he there erected 
g 〈…〉  a great and strong Castle, and founded 
h 〈…〉  a Monastery for Canons-regular of S. Augustine's Order; which he amply endowed with Lands, Tithes, and other Revenues. But more I cannot say of him, than that, in 30 Hen. 1. the King keeping 
i H▪ Hunt. ●20 a. n. 40. O●d. Vit. 702 D.  his Christmas at Wodstoke, a false accusation of Treason was there brought 
k H▪ Hunt. ●20 a. n. 40. O●d. Vit. 702 D.  against him: and that he left issue Geffrey his Son and Heir, 
Geffrey.  who held 
l Reg●●t. de Sto●ley, f. ● b.  that office of Chamberlain to the King, as his Father had done: and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessment of that Aid then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
m 〈…〉  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be seventeen.  
This last mentioned Geffrey took to Wife 
n Ca●tular. War Com. f. 54. a.  Agnes the Daughter to Roger Earl of Warwick; and had with her in Marriage a discharge 
o Ca●tular. War Com. f. 54. a.  from any service for ten of those seventeen Knights Fees; and likewise a Grant 
p Ca●tular. War Com. f. 54. a.  of the hereditary Shireevalty of Warwicksh●●e, to hold in as ample manner, as he the said Earl held it, or might hold it of the King. Moreover, he conferred 
q Regist. de Kenilw. p. 5.  on those Canons of Kenilworth, the Lordship of Neuton, at the Burial of his Father: as also the Manor 
r Ibid. p. 9  of Pakinton, with the Church and Mill there; the greatest part 
s Ibid. p. 5.  of Leminton, with the Church and Mill; the Mill 
t Ibid. p. 5.  at guy-cliff; the Cell 
u Ibid. p. 7.  of Bretford; certain Lands at 
x Ibid. p. 5.  Wridfen, and Wotton; the Churches of Wormleighton 
y Ibid. p. 5. , Herberbury 
z Ibid. p. 5. , Radford 
a Ibid. p. 22. , and Budbroke, 
b Ibid. p. 23. , (all in Com. War.) and the Church of Stivecle 
c Ibid. p. 22. , in Com. Buck.  
To this Geffrey succeeded Henry de Clinton, 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who ratified 
d Ibid. p. 115.  all those Grants so made by his Father and Grandfather, to the Canons of Kenilworth: and farther bestowed 
e Ibid. p. 119.  on them the Lordship of Tachebroke, with much more Land at 
f Ibid. p. 5. & 10.  Wridfen: in consideration whereof, they allowed 
g Ibid. p. 120.  him every day, during his life, two Manchets, (such as two of those Canons had) with four Gallons of their best Beer, according to wine-measure: All which he was to have 
h Ibid. p. 120. , whether he were at Kenilworth or not, from the time he should assume the Habit of Religion; except on such days as he had entertainment in that Monastery.  
This Henry quitted 
i Lib. ●ub. in Scac. ad calcem.  to King john all his right in Kenilworth Castle, and in the Woods and Pools, with whatsoever else appertained thereto; excepting what he did possess at the death of King Henry the Second. And by Amicia de Bidun his Wife 
k Regist. de Kenilw. p. 127. , left Issue Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir: who, having been 
l Claus. 2 H. 9 m. 9  in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, returned to 
m Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 9  obedience in 2 Hen. 3. assuring 
n Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 9  the King of his future fidelity: whereupon he had Livery 
o Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 9  of those Lands in Kenilworth, which descended to him by the death of his Father: but died 
p Fin. 〈◊〉 5. septim. Pasch. 17 H. 3. Wa●●.  without Issue in 17 Hen. 3. so that his three Sisters became his Heirs 
q Fin. 〈◊〉 5. septim. Pasch. 17 H. 3. Wa●●. ; viz. 
r Fin. 〈◊〉 5. septim. Pasch. 17 H. 3. Wa●●.  Amicabil the Wife of Lucas de Columbers, Isabella of Ralph Fitz-Iohn, and Agnes of Warine de Bragenham.  
The male line of this chief Branch being thus at an end; I come next to Osbert de Clinton, 
Osbert.  Brother's Son to the first Geffrey. Which Osbert had a Grant 
s Ex. Autogr. penès S. Archer eq. Au●.  of the Lordship of Coleshill, in Com. Warr. from his Kinsman Geffrey de Clinton the second, it having been purchased 
t Ex. Autogr. penès S. Mo●tfort de Bescote A●.  by Geffrey the first. This Osbert thus possessing Coleshill, had for some time his denomination thence; scil. in 
u Rot. Pip. 8 H. 2. Wa●●.  8 Hen. 2. being called Osbertus de Coleshill. So likewise in 
x Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Wa●●.  10, and 11 Hen. 2. upon payment of the Scutage collected in those years, and by Margery his Wife, 
Osbert.  Daughter 
y Ex Vet. membr. penès Rob. D. Digby.  to William de Hatton (Son to Hugh, Founder of the Priory of Wroxhall) had Issue 
z Ex Vet. membr. penès Rob. D. Digby.  Osbert his Son and Heir. Which last mentioned Osbert (called Osbert de Clinton) in 9 joh. obtained the King's Charter 
a Cart. 9 Joh. m. 7. , bearing date at Merleberg, 26 Aug. for a weekly Market at that his Lordship of Coleshill upon the Sunday: as also for a Fair yearly on the Eve and Feast day of the Apostles Peter and Paul.  
After this, (viz. about the latter end of King John's Reign) being 
b Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, he made 
c Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  his peace in 1 Hen. 3. (as his kinsman Henry did) whereupon his Lands which had been seized 
d Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  for that transgression, were restored 
e Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  to him; and died 
f Claus. ● H. 3. m. 26.  in 7 Hen. 3. leaving Thomas his Son and Heir in minority; whose Wardship being granted 
g Claus. ● H. 3. m. 26.  to William de Briwer, was by him passed 
h Claus. ● H. 3. m. 26.  over to William de Cantilupe. Which Thomas 
Thomas.  in 19, and 25 Hen. 3. was 
i Pat. 19 & 25 H. 3. in dorso.  one of the Justices of Assize for the County of Warwick: and in 32 Hen. 3. put in Commission 
k Pat. 32 H. 31 in dorso.  for the Goal-delivery of that County. In 38 Hen. 3. this Thomas obtained a Charter 
l Ex Autog●. penès Rob. D. Digby.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordship of Coleshill. Moreover, in 45, and 49 Hen. 3. he was again in 
m Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  Commission for the Goal-delivery at Warwick; and by Mazera 
n Ex vet. cod. MS. penès praef. D. Digby.  his Wife, Daughter 
o Ex vet. cod. MS. penès praef. D. Digby.  and Heir to janies' de Biseg of Badsley, in Com. Warr. had Issue 
p Ex vet. cod. MS. penès praef. D. Digby.  five Sons; viz. Thomas 
q Plac. co●●● l. de valli●●● 12 E. 1. Rot. 1●  and john 
r Fin. leva●. xv ●ich. 43 H. 3. , Osbert 
s Regist. de john. Burton. f. 71. ●.  Lord of the Manor of Austrey, in Com. War. William, Rector 
t Ex Autogr. in aedibus Arundel.  of the Church there; and james 
u Ex Author. penès D. & cap. Lich. , who being seated at Bads●ey (of his Mother's Inheritance) gave denomination to that Lordship, calling it Bads●ey-Clinton.  
Of these, john, being an adherent 
x Ex vet. exemplari penès praef. D. Digby. ●. levat. xv Mich. 44 H. 3. Warr.  to the Rebellious Barons, in 49 Hen. 3. and in 
y Ex vet. exemplari penès praef. D. Digby. ●. levat. xv Mich. 44 H. 3. Warr.  Kenelworth Castle, at the time of that memorable Siege than made there by that King; was dispossessed of his Lordship of Coleshill (which he had 
z Ex. vet. exemplari penès praef. D. Digby. ●. levat. xv Mich. 44 H. 3. Warr.  by his Fathers Grant, bearing date 44 Hen. 3.) whereupon it was given 
a Ex vet. exemplari penès praef. D. Digby. ●. levat. xv Mich. 44 H. 3. Warr.  to Roger de Clifford: but, being made capable of composition, by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, he enjoyed it again: And having liberty 
b Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 32.  in 51 Hen. 3. to go at large, grew afterwards in such esteem for his fidelity; that from 
c Pat. de an. 6, 7, 16, 17, 19, & 20 E. 1. in dorso.  6 E. 1. until 
d Pat. de an. 6, 7, 16, 17, 19, & 20 E. 1. in dorso.  20 of that King's Reign, he was sundry times in Commission 
e Pat. de an. 6, 7, 16, 17, 19, & 20 E. 1. in dorso.  for the Goal-delivery at Warwick: and in 25 Edw. 1. entrusted, together with Andrew de Astley (one of the Barons of that time) to make 
f Pat. 25 H. 1. p. 2. m. 5.  choice of all such Knights and Esquires within the County of Warwick, as they should think fit, for the attendance upon Prince Edward, than the King's Lieutenant in England, (the King himself being 
g T. Wals. p. 38. n. 30.  then in Flanders) with Horse and Arms at London, on the Octaves of S. Michael, to be employed as the Prince and the King's Council should direct.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir; which john in 29 Edw. 1. had summons 
h Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 13.  (amongst divers other great men) to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed, upon the Feast day of the Nativity of S. john Baptist; well appointed with Horse and Arms, in order to his advance into Scotland. The like command 
i Claus. 34 E. 1. in dorso m. 16. in cedul●.  he had in 34 Edw. 1. to be at Carlisle, on the xv me of the Nativity of S. john Baptist; to march against Robert Brus, then assuming the title of King of Scotland. And in 16 Edw. 2. had the keeping 
k Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 2. m. 2.  of the passage from Whitoffe-Haven in England, unto● Creshopheved in Scotland.  
This john, 
john.  by 
l Ex praef. cod. MS. penès Rob. D. Digby.  Alice his Wife, Daughter 
m Ex praef. cod. MS. penès Rob. D. Digby.  of Robert de Grendon, left Issue john his Son 
n Ex praef. cod. MS. penès Rob. D. Digby.  and Heir; who departing 
o Ibid.  this life in 27 Edw. 3. left Issue by ... Daughter 
p Ibid.  to Sir Roger Hillary Knight, joan his Daughter 
q Ibid.  and Heir. Which joan first married 
r Ibid.  to Sir john de Montfort Knight; secondly, to 
s Ibid.  Sir john Sutton Knight, Lord of Dudley, in Com. Staff. and lastly to 
t Ibid.  Sir Henry Griffith of Whichn●ure, in Com. Staff. Knight.  
¶ Having thus done with the Line of john (second Son to Sir Thomas de Clinton Knight) I return to Thomas 
●homas.  the eldest Son, who married 
u 〈◊〉  Maude the Daughter of Sir Ralph Bracebrigge Knight, and by her had Issue john 
x ●●●c. coram I. de fall bus 12 E. 1. Rot. 10  his Son and Heir. Which john 
john.  taking to Wife 
y Pat. S. E. 2. p. 1. m. 6.  Ida, the eldest of the four Sisters, and Coheirs to William de odingsell's Lord of Maxstoke, and other Lands in Com. Warr. and having that Lordship of Maxstoke in her right, seated himself there.  
This john, before his Marriage with the said Ida, resided 
z Cart. ●S E. 1. m. 14.  at Aminton as his Father did, being then called 
a Ex Autogr. penès Ri●. Leveson, de balneo militem.  john de Clinton junior; his Uncle john de Clinton of Cole●●ill being then alive. And in 26 Edw. 1. was 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 12.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 11.  28 Edw. 1. Moreover, in 29 Edw. 1. he served 
d Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  in the Parliament at Lincoln as one of the Knights for the County of Warwick. And, the same year had special command 
e Ibid. m. 13.  (amongst divers other great men) to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed, upon the Feast day of the Nativity of S. john Baptist to march into Scotland; King Edward being 
f T. Wals. in an. 130●.  at that time there with his Army-royal: At which time, as a particular badge of the King's favour, by Letters 
g Ex Autogr. in Bibl. Hatton. an. 1640.  Patent, dated at Glascow 26 Aug. he obtained a Grant of certain Lands in that Kingdom, to the value of forty pounds per Annum, which were part 
h Ex Autogr. in Bibl. Hatton. an. 1640.  of the Possessions of Malcolm Dromo●d, then in Arms against King Edward.  
Furthermore, in 31 Edw. 1. he was again 
i Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland: and in 34 Edw. 1. attended 
k Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  Prince Edward (by the King's command) into Pon●hieu. After this, scil. in 1 Edw. 2. he had the Castle and Honour of Walingford committed 
l Rot. Fi●. 1 E. 2. m. 2.  to his charge: but in 8 Edw. 2. departed 
m Pat. 8 E. 2. p. 1. m. 6 Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 12  this life, leaving Issue, by Ida his Wife, john 
john.  
n Pat. 8 E. 2. p. 1. m. 6 Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 12  his Son and Heir then in minority; and William a younger Son, who afterwards became a person of no little eminency, as I shall show by and by.  
Which john in 6, 7, 8, and 9 Edw. 3. was summoned 
o Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and having married 
p Claus. 3 E. 3. in dorso m. 36.  Margery the Daughter to Sir William Corbet of Chadsley, in Com. Wigorn. Knight; had Issue by her, Sir john de Clinton Knight, his Son and Heir. But the story of this john and his Descendants, I shall respite for a while; and here take notice of William his Uncle, whose great Actions and eminent Employments do sufficiently manifest, that he may be very well reckoned amongst the chiefest Worthies of that age.  
¶ This William 
William.  being a Knight 
q Nomin●●ilit. in Cancel. return. 17 E. 2.  in 17 Edw. 2. was sent 
r Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. in dorso m. 9  in 1 Edw. 3. to conduct john of Henault, with his men at Arms, into England (who then landed 
s Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. in dorso m. 9  at Dober) to aid King Edward in his Scotish Wars. And in 3 Edw. 3. took to Wife 
t Claus. 3 E. 3. m. 27.  julian, the Daughter and Heir of Sir Thomas de Leyburn● Knight, Widow of 
u Esc. 41 E. 3. m. 3.  john Lord Hastings of Bergavenny; which match was (doubtless) a great step to his farther honour. For, the next year following, viz. 23. Oct. he was made Justice 
x Pat. 4 E. 3● p. 2. m. 32.  of Chester; and within less than two months after, Governor 
y Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 11.  of Dover Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports. Shortly after this, being 
z Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 686.  one of those who surprised the great Mortimer at Nottingham Castle; in 5 Edw. 3. he had summons 
a Claus. 5 E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: which advancement did rather increase his Piety, than elate his Mind: For, being 
b Rot. Ro●. 5 E. 3. m. 3.  the● the King's domestic servant and familiar, having obtained 
c Rot. Ro●. 5 E. 3. m. 3.  his special Letters to the Pope, he went 
d Rot. Ro●. 5 E. 3. m. 3.  to Rome to procure Licence from his Holiness to Found a perpetual Chantry in the Parish Church of Maxstoke, for ten Priests to celebrate Divine Service there, for the good estate of himself; and for the health of the Souls of his Parents, and all the faithful deceased. Which being effected, he got the like Lincense 
e Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  from King Edward, for the amortizing certain Lands and Rents laying in Maxstoke, of twenty pounds per Annum value, together with the Advowson of the Church of Maxstoke, for the maintenance of those Priests, there to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the Soul of King Edward the Third, after his departure out of this life, and for the Souls of his Ancestors: as also for the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of julian his Wife. And, about five months after settled 
f Pat. 6 E. ●. p. 1. m. 12. Northumb. f. 64. ●.  the number of five Priests for the purposes beforementioned.  
In 6 Edw. 3. he obtained the King's Charter 
g Cart. 〈…〉 3. n. 〈◊〉.  for a Fair yearly at his Manor of Eltham in Kent, on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Dionyse. And in 7 Edw. 3. was constituted 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 7 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  Lord Admiral of the Seas, from the mouth of Thames Westwards. Moreover, the same year he was 
i 〈…〉  in the Scotish Wars: so likewise in 
k 〈…〉  9, and 
l 〈…〉  10 Edw. 3. in which year he began 
m 〈…〉  the foundation of a goodly Monastery for Canons-regular of S. Augustine, at Maxstoke before-specified; which he amply endowed with fair Possessions. And standing high in the King's favour, was forthwith raised to the title of Earl of Huntendon, as by his Charter 
n 〈…〉  of Creation bearing date 16 Martii, 11 Edw. 3. doth appear; having not only twenty pounds per Annum given him out of the issues of that County for his better support of that dignity, pro tertio Donario Comitatus illius, (as are the words thereof) given out of the issues of that Shire; to be paid by the Sheriff, at the Feast of Easter and Michaelmass yearly: but in consideration 
o Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21  of his former acceptable services, the Grant 
p Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  of a thousand Marks per Annum Land, to himself and the Heirs male of his body for ever. As also a sp●●●al Precept 
q Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  directed to Richard de Feriby, Master of the Wardrobe, to account and make satisfaction to him for his Fee and Robes due from the time, that he had been retained to serve the said King as a Banneret.  
Soon after which, being sent 
r T. Wals. p. 118.  Ambassador (together with the Bishop of Lincoln, and Earl of Salisbury) to the King of France, to treat of Peace; he arrived 
s T. Wals. p. 118.  at Boloin: but having advertisement 
t T. Wals. p. 118.  there that King Edward's mind was changed; and that their journey might be dangerous, they bent towards Henault; and there made 
u T. Wals. p. 118.  a League with Lewes Duke of Bavaria (who at that time possessed the Kingdom of Almain) without the Pope's consent: as also 
x Ibid.  with the Count of Solers and others, much to the King's advantage: and in their return, surprised 
y Ibid.  two Flemish Shops loaden with Scots, whereof they took two hundred and fifty; amongst whom was 
z Ibid.  the Bishop of Glascow and some Nobleman's Sons.  
Upon which League, so made with the Duke of Bavaria, against the King of France; they undertook 
a Rot. Aleman. 11 E. 3. m. 5.  to pay unto him at Dort, two thousand seven hundred Florins of Florence; or their equivalent value in Sterling money, before their return into England. This Agreement being made 
b Rot. Aleman. 11 E. 3. m. 5.  at Colein the fifth day after the Octaves of S. Peter and Paul the Apostles: and upon the last day of june at 
c Ibid. m. 9  Frankford, upon a farther Agreement with that Duke; whereby he undertook 
d Ibid. m. 9  to serve King Edward against all persons excepting the Emperor (his Uncle) with an hundred and fifty armed-men: they farther promised 
e Ibid. m. 9  to pay unto him the sum of fifteen thousand Florins of good Gold, upon the Feast day of S. Michael then next ensuing; viz. for every Soldier fifteen Florins for the two first months service.  
Furthermore, at the same time they made 
f Ibid. m. 10.  a League with the Earl of Gueldres, and Marquis of juliers; as also 
g Ibid. m. 10.  with William de Haynu Earl of Zealand.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he had another Patent, 
h Pat. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 4. , constituting him Constable of Dover Castle: And in 13 Edw. 3. was made 
i Rot. Parl. 13 E. 3. ●. 13.  Admiral of the River of Thames, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports. In 14 Edw. 3. he attended 
k Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 20.  the King in his Expedition then made into Flanders; and was 
l 〈…〉  with him in that great Sea-fight against the French before Sluse, which lasted from morning till noon.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he attended 
m Rot. Alem. 1● E. 3. m. 1●.  the King again into Flanders, and served 
n Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 1.  the same year in his Scottish Wars. At which time he was also made Admiral 
o Rot. Alem. 15 E. 3. m. 6. & m. 28.  of the Seas, from the mouth of Thames Westwards, and constituted 
p Rot. Alem. 15 E. 3. m. 13.  one of the King's Ambassadors to treat with Philip de Valois, touching the Realm and Crown of France. In 16 Edw. 3. he was again 
q Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 3. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland: and in 17 Edw. 3. constituted 
r Rot. Fin. 17 E. 3. m. 1.  Warden of all the King's Forests on the South of Trent.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he was 
s Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into France; and the same year began 
t Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 25  the foundation of a fair and strong Castle at Maxstoke, for the 
u Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 25  behoof of his Nephew, john de Clinton, and his Heirs (having no Issue of his own body) making a Park 
x Claus. 20 ●. 3. in dorso. m. 3.  of the out-wood.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
y Fro●s. f. 59 b.  with the King at his raising the Siege of Aguylon; and the next ensuing year, continuing 
z Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  still in France, received 
a Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  the sum of eight hundred twenty three pounds, twelve shillings four pence from the King, as a reward for his services in those Wars. In 22 Edw. 3. he was sent 
b Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 4.  Ambassador (with the Bishop of Norwich and others) to treat with the Earl of Flanders, for composing some differences betwixt the King's Subjects and his. And in 23 Edw. 3. was 
c Rot. Fran●. 23 E. 3. m. 10.  one of those then employed to treat with such as the King of France did appoint for prolongation of the Truce; which was the last of his secular Transactions.  
Drawing therefore now near the end of his life, by his Testament 
d Ex praef. cod. MS. penès D. Digby.  bearing date 23 Aug. Anno 1354. (28 Edw. 3.) he bequeathed his body to Sepulture, in the Church of his Priory at Maxstoke; and died 
e Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 59  on Sunday next after the Feast of S. Bartholomew the Apostle ensuing; being then seized 
f Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 59  of the Manor of Huntynton in Kent, and divers other Lands in that County: Also of the Manor of Wyggebergh in Essex, jointly with Richard Dallesle then surviving. Likewise of the Manor of Somerford-Keynes, in Com. Wilts. which the King gave him for term of life. And in right of julian his Wife, of the Manor of Wynchefeld, in Com. Sutht. which was of her Inheritance: and of her Dowry of the Manor of Worfield, in Com. Salop. Littleton, in Com. Wilts. Sutton, Wynfarthing, and Astele, in Com. Norff. Ottelye, and Reydone, in Com. Suff. Thurtton, South-Hanyngfield, and the Hamlet of Fange, with the Advowson of the Church of Thurtton, in Com. Essex. as also of the Manor of Toucestre, in Com. Northt. Moreover, as jointly enfeoffed with her of the Manor of Guying, with the Hamlets of Kyntone, Bertone, Thornhull, Holford and Cotesdon, in Com. Clouc. leaving 
g Ibid.  Sir john de Clinton Knight (his elder Brother's Son) his next Heir, twenty eight years of age▪ julian his Wife still surviving.  
Of which noble Lady, I may not omit to take notice 
h Chron. W. Thorn 2138. n. 20. ; that in her pure Widowhood she gave to the Monks of S. Augustine's at Canterbury, her Manor of Dene, and Tenement called Auston, lying in the Isle of Thane●; to the end, that after her death they should find a Priest to celebrate Divine Service upon the Festival of S. Anne for ever; viz. one solemn Mass in their Choir, as upon a double Festival; and to distribute two pence a piece unto an hundred poor people: as also to allow the Monks of that Covent one Pittance yearly on the same day. Moreover, that on the day of her Anniversary, they should perform the Exequys of the dead in their Choir, with solemn Mass, as on a double Festival; and distribute unto two hundred poor people, two hundred pence: as also to allow for a Pittance on the same day unto the Abbot twenty shillings; to the Prior five shillings, and to every Monk two shillings six pence. Furthermore, that the said Abbot, and Covent, and their Successors, should provide one secular Priest for ever, to celebrate Divine Service at the Altar of S. Anne in that Abbey; viz. one Mass every day for the good estate of Edward the Third than King of England; likewise for the Souls of all his Progenitors, and the Souls of all her Ancestors; as also for the Soul of Laurence de Hastings, and john his Son, and their Ancestors. And that all the Monks celebrating at that Altar, should commemorate the Souls beforementioned.  
And having been so munificent to that Abbey; by her Testament 
i Langham f. 115 a. , bearing date 30 Oct. An. 1367. (41 Edw. 3.) bequeathed her Body to be there interred, on the Southside of the Church. After which, ere long, scil, upon Monday, being the Feast of All-Saints, next ensuing, she departed 
k Esc. 41 E. 3. p. 1. n. 34.  this life, being seized 
l Esc. 41 E. 3. p. 1. n. 34.  of the Manors of Ashele, Sutton, and Wynferthing, in Com. Norff. South-Hanyngfield, and Fangs, in Com. Essex, Reydone, and Ottelye, in Com. Suff. Aston-Cantelow, Fulbroke, Alvesle, Burdingbury, and Fillongley, in Com. Warr. Temple-guting, in Com. Glouc. Folkestune, and Hugindon, in Com. Cantii, ●oucestre, in Com. Northt. Worfield, in Com. Salop. Ashenden, in Com. Buck. all in Dower after the death of john de Hastings her former Husband: being likewise seized of the Manor of Innovelesbury, in Com. Hertf. and Birlyngton, in Com. Wigorn. whereof she had been enfeoffed jointly with the said William de Clinton her last Husband.  
¶ ay now come to Sir john de Clinton 
john.  Knight, Son and Heir to the last mentioned john; and Cousin and Heir to the before-specified William Earl of Huntendon.  
In 29 Edw. 3. this john was 
m Rot. Vasc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Gasceigne. So likewise 
n Rot. Vasc. 3●●. 3. m. 9  in 33 Edw. 3. and 
o Rot. Vasc. 34 E. 3. m. 12.  34 Edw. 3. And in 43 Edw. 3. again 
p Rot. Franc. 43 E 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of France, being then in the company 
q Rot. Franc. 43 E 3. m. 5.  of Thomas de Bea●champ Earl of Warwick. Moreover, in 4 Ric. 2. he accompanied 
r Frois. 237 a.  Thomas of Wodstoke Earl of Buckingham into France, and road with his Banner displayed: And being there, performed 
s Ibid. 249 a.  certain seats of Arms at Aunts, with Sir Galoys Dannoy. Likewise in 6 Ric. 2. he was again 
t Rot. Franc. 6 R. 2. m. 29  in the Wars of France: and in 22 Ric. 2. having married 
u Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 31.  to his second Wife, Elizabeth the Daughter, and at length Heir of William de la Plaunch (of Haversham in Com. Buck. Cousin and Heir to Sir Roger Hillary Knight) and Widow 
x Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 31.  of Sir Robert Grey of Rotherfield Knight, had an Assignation 
y Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 31.  of the Manors of Cogs and Herdewyke; as also of the moiety of the Manors of Somerford and Firingford, with the fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, all in Com. Oxon. for her Dowry, of the Lands of the said Sir Robert Grey.  
In 20 Ric. 2. upon 
z Pat. ●0 R. 2. p. 3. m. 29.  the attainder and banishment of Thomas Bea●champ Earl of Warwick, he had the Castle of Warwick, with all the Manors and Lands thereto belonging, committed 
a Pat. ●0 R. 2. p. 3. m. 29.  to his custody. And having had summons 
b Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 31 Edw. 3. till 20 Ric. 2. departed 
c Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 15.  this life on Friday, next ensuing the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady in the same year, leaving 
d Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 15.  William his Cousin and Heir; viz. 
e Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 15.  Son of William his eldest Son, 
William.  by Elizabeth 
f Ex praf. cod. MS.  the Daughter of Sir john Deincourt Knight, Son of him the said john, by Id●nea his first Wife, one of the Sisters, and at length Heir of William de Say.  
Which William, in 1 Hen. 4. was 
g Rot. Scoc. 1 H. ●. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and in 3 Hen. 4. in 
h Rot. Franc. 3 H. 4. m. 12.  the Wars of France. Moreover, in 5 Hen. 4. he was 
i Rot. Franc. 5 H. 4. m. 27.  of the Retinue of john Earl of Somerset, than Captain of Calais, for the defence of that Garrison: and in 6 Hen. 4. doing his Homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m. 7.  of his Purparty of the Lands of the before-specified William de Say; whereupon he bore 
l Rot. Franc. ● H. 5. m. 15.  the title of Lord Clinton and Say: and in 3 Hen. 5. attended 
m Rot. Franc. ● H. 5. m. 15.  the King in his Expedition into France.  
In 5 Hen. 6. he was again 
n Rot. Franc. 5 H. 6. m. 13.  in the Wars of France; being then retained 
o Ex. Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture to serve the King with twenty five men at Arms, and seventy eight Archers. And in ● Hen. 6. being again retained 
p Ex. Autogr. penès Cleric. pell.  by Indenture ● serve the King with one Knight, thirty eight men at Arms, and three hundred Archers, was 
q Rot. Franc. 9 H. 6. m. 2.  in those Wars; the King himself being 
r Rot. Franc. 9 H. 6. m. 2.  also in person there. And, having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23 Ric. 2. till 9 Hen. 6. inclusive, departed 
t Esc. 10 H. 6. n. 36.  this life upon the thirtieth day of july, 10 Hen. 6. being seized 
u Esc. 10 H. 6. n. 36.  of the Manors of Birling●, and Folkeston, in Com. Cantii, of the Manors of Hamme-Saye, and Bukestede, in Com. Suss. as also of the Castle of Maxstoke, with the Hamlets of Coton, and Merston, juxta Kingsbury; of the Manors of Shustoke, and Amington; the moiety of the Manor of Piry-croft, and third part of the Manor of Pakynton-Pigot, all in Com. Warr. leaving Issue by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
x Ex. P●●f. cod. MS.  of ... Lord Botreaux, and Widow of Sir Fouke Fitz-waryn Knight; john 
y Esc. ut supra.  his Son and Heir twenty two years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 12 Hen. 6. was 
z Rot. Franc. 12 H. 6. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into France: but in 16 Hen. 6. passed 
a Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Dilke Ar.  away his Castle and Manor of Waxstoke unto Humphrey Earl of Stafford and Anne his Wife, in exchange 
b Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Dilke Ar.  for the Manors of Whiston, and Woodford, in Com. Northt.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 19 Hen. 6. being again 
c Rot. Franc. 19 H. 6. m. 27.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue 
d Rot. Franc. 19 H. 6. m. 27.  with Richard Duke of York, he had the fate to be taken 
e Rot. Franc. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  Prisoner; where he so continued 
f Rot. Franc. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  for the space of full six years, and then was necessitated to give 
g Rot. Franc. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  six thousand Marks for his ransom. The King therefore, towards his supply, in raising that sum, granted him special Licence 
h Rot. Franc. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  to employ his Agents for the buying of six hundred sacks of Wool in England, and to Transport them from London, or Southampton, into Lombary: as also six hundred Woollen-cloths, and to Transport them to any Foreign Country; paying for every Sack and Cloth unto the King, as any other Denizen used to do.  
In 27 Hen. 6. this john Lord Clinton, by his Deed bearing date 1 November, granted 
i Ex ipso Autogr. penès Ric. Fenys d● Broughton Ar. an. 1586.  and confirmed to his Kinsman, Sir james Fenys Knight, than Lord Say and Sele, and to his Heirs and Assigns for ever, the name and title of Lord Say; (whereunto he the said james had a right from Idonea his great Grandmother, Daughter and Coheir to William Lord Say) as also the Arms, which by reason of that name, title, and honour, he had by hereditary right or otherwise.  
But after this, viz. in 38 Hen. 6. he revolted from the King, and adhered to 
k Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 1●.  the House of York; for which his Lands were seized 
l Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 1●. , and he himself attainted 
m Holingsh. Chron. p. 652.  in the Parliament then held at Coventry. Howbeit, in 1 Edw. 4. (upon the change of that Scene) being restored; he soon after accompanied 
n Stow's Ann.  the Earl of Kent, 
o Stow's Ann.  the Lord Audley and others into Britanny: where, landing with ten thousand men, they won 
p Stow's Ann.  the Town of Cenquet, with the Isle of Rethe: and in 4 Edw. 4. attended 
q Ibid.  King Edward into the North; at which time he laid Siege 
r Ibid.  to the Castles of Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, and Alnwicke, then held 
s Ibid.  by the Duke of Somerset, and others of the Lancastrian party.  
By Elizabeth the Daughter 
t 1 Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Richard Fienes, Lord Dacres of the South, this john 
john.  left Issue john his Son and Heir: who in 3 Hen. 8. accompanied 
u Stow's Ann.  Sir Edward Poynings, Knight of the Garter, (whose Daughter he had married) with a thousand Archers, in aid of Margaret Duchess of Savoy, against the Duke of Gueldres. And in 6 Hen. 8. with 
x Stow's Ann.  divers other persons of Honour, and four hundred men at Arms went 
y Stow's Ann.  over to Calais, for the better defence of that Garrison. Moreover, the same year the Lady Mary (Sister to the King) being married 
z Ibid.  to the French King; whereupon the Dolphin proclaimed 
a Ibid.  Justs at Paris; he accompanied 
b Ibid.  the Duke of Suffolk thither, they being all clad 
c Ibid.  in Green-coats and Hoods, to the end that they might not be known. Before the end of which year, scil. 4 junii, 6 Hen. 8. he died 
d Esc. Capt. 25 Nou. 9 H. ●. Kanc. , leaving Thomas 
e Esc. Capt. 25 Nou. 9 H. ●. Kanc.  his Son and Heir twenty four years of age.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  being summoned 
f Journal of Parl. de eod. ●n.  to that Parliament held in 7 Hen. 8. took his place, but died 
g Herb. Hist. of H. 8. f. 69.  within two years after, viz. 7 Aug. 9 Hen. 8. of the Sweating-sickness, leaving Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir five years of age and upwards. Which Edward being 
h H. 13. in 〈…〉. 387 a.  the next Heir to the late Lord Say, but in Ward 
i H. 13. in 〈…〉. 387 a.  to the King for many years by reason of his minority; and being 
k H. 13. in 〈…〉. 387 a.  in 28 Hen. 8. at the time of the Parliament then holden, arrived to his full age, was set 
l H. 13. in 〈…〉. 387 a.  in the place of the same Lord Say; viz. next before the Lord Rivers, (who sat next before the Lord Bergavenny) and so, for 
m H. 13. in 〈…〉. 387 a.  want of information, lost 
n H. 13 in 〈…〉. 387 a.  his place of Lord Clinton, which his Ancestors had enjoyed for a long time before.  
In 32 Hen. 8. this Edward Lord Clinton, upon 
o Stow's Ann.  the first day of May, was 
p Stow's Ann.  one of the Defendants in the jousts held at Westminster, which had been proclaimed in France. And, in 36 Hen. 8. being 
q Ibid.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland (with divers others) was Knighted 
r Ibid.  at Lieth, by Edward then Earl of Hartford, General of the King's Army there. In this year also he accompanied 
s Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 514.  john Dudley Viscount Lisle, than Lord Admiral, and with nine hundred men having 
t Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 514.  scoured the Seas towards Scotland, landed 
u Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 514.  at Bolein. Moreover, in 1 Edw. 6. he was Admiral 
x Heyw. 〈◊〉 of E. 6. p. 15.  of the Fleet then sent into Scotland: and in 4 Edw. 6. being Governor 
y Ibid. p. 107. & 113  of Boloin, then in scarcity of Provisions, rendered 
z Ibid. p. 107. & 113  it to the French upon Articles: whereupon, being made 
a Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 4.  Lord Admiral of England for life; upon 
b Hey●. ut supra p. 126.  the arrival of the Marshal of France at Gravesend (who brought over the Order of S. Michael to King Edward) he conducted him to London. 
c Hey●. ut supra p. 126.   
In 4 & 5 ph. & M. being 
d Pat. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. p. 1.  then Knight of the Garter, and styled Lord Clinton and Say; he was by Letters Patents, bearing date 10 Febr. constituted 
e Pat. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. p. 1.  Lord Admiral of England, Ireland, and Wales. In which year, in the Parliament held at Westminster, there being dispute 
f Journal de 〈◊〉 an.  betwixt him and the Lord Stafford for pre-eminence, it was found 
g Journal de 〈◊〉 an.  upon search, that his Ancestors the Lords Clinton, by long continuance and great antiquity, had place next above the Lord Audley. In 1 Eliz. this Edward was constituted 
h Camd. Ann. p. 2.  one of the Queen's Privy-Council; and in 12 Eliz. upon 
i Ibid. p. 169.  that Rebellion of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, being joined 
k Ibid. p. 169.  with the Earl of Warwick, they marched 
l Ibid. p. 169.  with twelve thousand men; whereof those Earls having 
m Ibid. p. 169.  notice, they fled 
n Ibid. p. 169.  privily into Scotland.  
After which ere long; viz. in 14 Eliz. 4 Maii, he was advanced 
o Pat. 14 ●liz. p. 9 m. 40.  to the title of Earl of Lincoln, and the next ensuing year constituted 
p Comd. Ann. p. 21●.  one of the Commissioners for trial of the Duke of Norfolk. Moreover, in 24 Eliz. he was appointed (amongst others) a Commissioner 
q Ibid. 339.  to treat concerning the marriage then proposed betwixt the Duke of Anjou and Queen Elizabeth. And having married 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three Wives, first 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth Daughter of Sir john Blount, Widow of Gilbert Lord Talboys (sometime a Concubine to King Henry the Eighth) secondly 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B. , Ursula Daughter of William Lord Stoerton; and thirdly 
u Catal. of Nob by R. B. , Elizabeth Daughter to Gerald Fitz-Girald Earl of Kildare, departed 
x FF. in officio A●motum f. 15 a.  this life in Anno 1584. (27 Eliz.) and was buried on the Southside of the Collegiate Chapel of S. George at Windsor, in Com. Berks. his Monumental Inscription there, carrying erroneously the name of Fienes. By which Elizabeth his first Wife, he had issue three Daughters; viz. Bridget married 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to Robert Dymock of Scrivelby, in Com. Linc. Esquire; Katherine to 
z Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  William Lord Borough, and Margaret to 
a Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Charles Lord Willoughby of Parham. By Ursula his second Wife, he had Issue three Sons, viz. 
b Ibid.  Henry; Edward who died unmarried, and Thomas who wedded Mary Daughter of john Tirrell of Warley. And two Daughters, viz. 
c Ibid.  Anne the Wife of William Ascough, Son and Heir to Sir Francis Ascough of Kelsey, in Com. Linc. Knight; and Frances Wife of Gyles Bruges Lord Chandos. But by his third Wife Elizabeth (Daughter to the Earl of Kildare) he had no 
d Ibid.  Issue.  
To this Edward succeeded in that dignity of Earl, Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, of whom I have not seen any thing farther memorable, than that he was one of the Peers in Commission 
e Camd. Ann. p. 445.  for the Trial of Mary Queen of Scots; and that he married two Wives: first 
f Catal. of Nob. ut supra. , Katherine Daughter to Francis Earl of Huntingdon, by whom he had Issue two Sons; viz. 
g Catal. of Nob. ut. supra.  Thomas who succeeded him in his Honours, and Edward, who took to Wife 
h Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mary the Daughter of Thomas Dighton of Stourton, in Com. Linc. and three Daughters; viz. 
i Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Elizabeth the Wife of Sir Arthur Gorge Knight, and Katherine, and Frances who died young. His second Wife was Elizabeth, Daughter 
k Ibid.  of Sir Richard Morison Kt, Widow 
l Ibid.  of William, Son and Heir Apparent to Henry the first Lord Norris; by whom he had Issue 
m Ibid.  Sir Henry Clinton Knight, vulgarly called Fienes.  
I come now to Thomas, 
Thomas.  Son and Heir to this last Earl Henry. This Thomas married 
n Ibid.  Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Henry Knevet, of Charlton, in Com. Wilts. Knight, by whom he had Issue seven Sons; viz. 
o Ibid.  Henry and Thomas who died young; Theophilus, Edward, Charles, and Knevet; Robert who also died young, and john: and nine Daughters; viz. 
p Ibid.  Katherine who died young, Elizabeth ... Frances Wife of john, Son and Heir to Sir Ferdinando George's Knight; Arabella ... Lucy and Anne, who died young; Susanna, Dorcas, and Sarah.  
And departing this life at 
q Ibid.  his Castle of Tatshall, in Com. Linc. 15 jan. Anno 1618. (16 jac.) lieth buried 
r Ibid.  in the Chancel of that Parish-Church.  
To whom succeeded Theophilus, 
The●phislus.  who was made 
s Ibid.  Knight of the bath at the Creation of Prince Charles, An. 1616. and married 
t Ibid.  Bridget one of the Daughters to William Viscount Say and Sele, by whom he had Issue ...   

Earls of Gloucester.  
THE first that enjoyed this Title after the Norman-conquest, was Robert, one 
a H. Hunt. 222 a. n. 50.  of the Illegitimate Sons of King Henry the First; who taking to Wife 
b Ord. Vit. 63● A.  Maud (by some called 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 155 b.  Mabell) the eldest of the four Daughters and Heirs to Robert Fitz-Hamon, had 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 155 b.  in her right the whole Honour of Gloucester; as also 
e W. Gemet. 306. C. D.  a great Inheritance in Normandy, 
f W. Gemet. 306. C. D.  and all the Land of Hamo Dapifer his Wife's Uncle. And, because 
g Ibid.  it was not much honourable to be enriched with those vast Possessions without some name of Dignity; he was advanced 
h Ibid.  to the Earldom of Gloucester, by the King (his Father.) After which, in Anno 1119. (20 Hen. 1.) he attended 
i Ord. Vit. 854 A.  him in that famous Battle at Brennevill against the French; and in 23 Hen. 1. was 
k Ibid. 877 A.  with him at the taking of the Castle of Brion.  
In Anno 1127. (28 Hen. 1.) King Henry discerning all his Male issue lost, and no likelihood of more Children; and, therefore requiring 
l MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. f. 24. b.  an oath of Fealty unto Maud the Empress (his only surviving Child) and her Heirs; this Earl Robert, amongst others, took 
m MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. f. 24. b.  the same accordingly.  
It is said 
n Ord. Vit. 901 C.  that King Henry, on his deathbed, gave him sixty thousand pounds; which money lay then at Faleise.  
And although upon the death of that King, which happened 1 Dec. Anno 1135. he forbore 
o Hist. Novell● W. Malm. 101 a.  to come into England: nevertheless, before the end of that year he arrived 
p M. Paris. p. 75. . Whereupon King Stephen (who had usurped the Crown) grew much 
q Ibid.  perplexed; and therefore to captivate the people, publicly swore 
r Ibid.  that he would Govern by the Laws: whereupon, not only the Bishops did their F●al●y 
s Ibid.  to him, but this Earl performed his Homage 
t Ibid. , upon condition 
u Ibid.  that Stephen should permit him to enjoy his Honour.  
Nevertheless after this, viz. in Anno 1138. (3 Steph.) having built 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 1ST b. n. 20.  the Castle of Bristol, and manned 
y Ger●. Dorob●●. 1345. n. 60.  it, with other 
z Ger●. Dorob●●. 1345. n. 60.  strong Holds against that King; he confederated 
a Ibid. 1346 n. 10.  with Milo Constable of England, and went 
b Ibid. 1346 n. 10.  beyond-Sea for the Empress (she being then in Anjou) assuring 
c Ibid. 1346 n. 10.  her, that within five months' space she should obtain the whole Realm, as the Nobility of England had formerly sworn 
d Ibid. 1346 n. 10.  to her Father. And in the month of july brought 
e Ibid. 1349. n. 10.  her over, with a great power, unto Portsmouth; whence having carried her to 
f Ibid. 1349. n. 10.  Arundel Castle, where she had 
g Ibid. 1349. n. 10.  honourable reception from Queen Adeliza her Mother-in-law (Widow of King Henry the First) and then Wife to William Earl of Arundel, he road 
h M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 4●.  with ten Knights, and as many Archers on horseback, first to Walingford, and thence to Gloucester; divulging 
i M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 4●.  her arrival to Brien Fitz-Count at Walingford, and Milo Constable of England at Gloucester. Which news was so acceptable to them, that they forthwith prepared 
k M. Paris. 〈◊〉 n. 4●.  to arm on her behalf.  
Then he marched to 
l Ger●. Do●ob. 1349. n. 20.  Worcester, and upon the seventh Ides of December took 
m Ger●. Do●ob. 1349. n. 20.  that City. Likewise 
n Ibid. 1350. n. 10. 30 & 40.  in April following, at the instance 
o Ibid. 1350. n. 10. 30 & 40.  of Ralph Painell, he entered 
p Ibid. 1350. n. 10. 30 & 40.  Nottingham, and having Plundered 
q Ibid. 1350. n. 10. 30 & 40.  the Inhabitants, Burnt 
r Ibid. 1350. n. 10. 30 & 40.  the whole Town.  
And in Anno 1141. (5 Steph.) sailing 
s M. Paris. p. 97.  into Normandy, carried 
t M. Paris. p. 97.  with him certain Hostages from divers Noblemen of England who were friends to the Empress; desiring 
u M. Paris. p. 97.  that the Earl of Anjou (her Husband) should there keep them, and come over himself for recovery of this Kingdom, as the right of his Wife and Son.  
After which (viz. the next ensuing year) having advertisement 
x Jorevall. 1030. n. 10. H. Knighton. 23●6.  that King Stephen had beleaguered Lincoln, which the Earl of Chester then held for the Empress, he came 
y Jorevall. 1030. n. 10. H. Knighton. 23●6.  with a great power of the Welsh, a●d joining 
z Jorevall. 1030. n. 10. H. Knighton. 23●6.  with others to raise the Siege, commanded 
a M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  the Rear of that Army.  
And when both sides were drawn out for Battle, made an Oration 
b Jorevall. 1030. n. 30 ●. 40.  to the Soldiers. First telling the Earl of Chester (his Son-in-law) who offered to lead on the Army; that, Being a person noble of Birth, and excelling in Valour, the Honour to strike the first stroke was not unworthy of him: but, quoth he, that which incites me to fight, is the madness and perjury of the King (who had sworn Fealty to the Empress in the time of King Henry the First;) wherefore, there being no retreat, we must either conquer or die: It is therefore necessary that he who hath no other refuge, should have recourse to his Valour. Behold (said he) against whom it is that you are to fight, and what manner of men they are! Here is against you the Earl of Mellent, a most deceitful person, having iniquity in his heart, fraud in his lips, and sloth in his actions. Next there is the Earl of Albemarle, a drunkard, but no Soldier: and then there is Simon Earl of Northampton, a man of words only, who never makes performance of his promise, etc.  
Soon after which the fight 
c Candlenassday an. 1142. (6 Steph.)  began, and was fiercely maintained for a while on each part; but at length the King seeing his Army routed, yielded 
d Joh. Hagustald. 269. n. 40.  himself to this Earl, and was sent Prisoner 
e Joh. Hagustald. 269. n. 40.  to Bristol.  
Upon which success the Empress being 
f Jorevall. 1031. n. 30.  too much elated, came 
g Jorevall. 1031. n. 30.  first to Cirencester, so to Winchester, where she was solemnly 
h Ibid. n. 40.  received with Procession by Henry de Blois (the King's Brother) than Bishop there; and afterwards to 
i Ibid. n. 40.  London, with purpose 
k Ibid. n. 40.  to treat of the state of the Realm, where she had very honourable 
l Ibid n. 40.  reception by the Citizens: but application 
m Ibid. & n. 5●.  being made to her by the Queen (Wife of King Stephen) that the King (her Husband) might be enlarged; on condition 
n Ibid. & n. 5●.  that he should render the Kingdom to her, and live retiredly in some Cell; or perpetually to travel as a Pilgrim; she would by no means yield 
o Ibid. & n. 5●.  thereto.  
On the other side, the Citizens Petitioning 
p Ibid.  her that they might enjoy the Laws of S. Edward, and not be obliged to those promulged by her Father, which they said were grievous; she 
q Ibid.  utterly refused to hearken to them.  
Whereupon the people growing enraged 
r Ibid. , resolved 
s Ibid.  to seize upon her; of which having advertisement, she forthwith sent 
t Ibid.  away her Householdstuff, and fled 
u Ibid.  to Oxford, where she expected a full Rendezvous of all dispersed Soldiers; and commanded 
x Ibid.  that the King, then in Prison at Bristol, should be more strictly kept, and put in Fetters: and so after a few days, with this Earl of Gloucester her Brother, she marched 
y Ibid.  to Winchester, and besieged 
z Ibid.  the Castle there, in which the Bishop then was. Who seeing his condition, sent 
a Ibid. n. 60.  to the Queen, and those of the Nobles that were friends to King Stephen, to come speedily to his relief. Which accordingly they did 
b Ibid. n. 60. , and after them the Londoners 
c Ibid. 203●. ; whereby a powerful Army was soon got together, which blocking up 
d Gesta Regis Steph. 956 C. D.  all Avenues to the City, kept 
e Gesta Regis Steph. 956 C. D.  Provisions from the Besiegers, and so galled them 
f Gesta Regis Steph. 956 C. D.  by frequent skirmishes; as that, being thus distressed on the one side, and alarmed by divers bold sallies from those within the Castle on the other (by whom likewise a great part of the City was 
g Gesta Regis Steph. 956 C. D.  fired) she sent 
h Gesta Regis Steph. 956 C. D.  three hundred of her men to Werwell-Abbey (six miles distant) there to erect a Fort; by which means the Royalists might be so disturbed, as that some Provisions might with more security be brought to her. But this attempt took no good effect, for the Royalists being made aware of it, came 
i Ibid.  suddenly to Werwell; and making great slaughter 
k Ibid.  amongst those who had begun that work, occasioned such a consternation upon the Empress and her party; that they were forthwith necessitated for prevention of their ruin, to break through the Enemy by 
l Ibid. 957 A.  flight. Which, that she herself might the more securely do, she crept into 
m Ibid.  a Coffin, and caused it to be carried 
n Ibid.  as a dead Corpse to Gloucester. But upon that her flight, this Earl passing 
o Ger●. Dor●b. 1356. n. 40.  thence another way, was pursued closely; and at Stoubregge taken 
p Ger● Dor●b. 1356. n. 40. , together with the Earl Warren and many others; and thereupon brought 
q Ibid.  to the Queen by the Bishop of Winchester, she being then in that City; whence she sent 
r Ibid.  him by William de pray (who then had the power of Kent) to be imprisoned in Rochester-Castle.  
After which, though offer 
s Jorevall. 1032. n. 10.  was soon made to release him, in exchange for the King; he would not 
t Jorevall. 1032. n. 10.  hearken to it: but at length, about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross yielding 
u Jorevall. 1032. n. 10.  thereto they were both of them set 
x Jorevall. 1032. n. 10.  at liberty.  
Being thus 
y Ibid. n. 40.  again at large, and the King endeavouring 
z Ibid. n. 40.  to Besiege Walingford, where the Empress then was, (assisted 
a Ibid. n. 40.  by the Earl of Chester and Hugh Bigod) he hindered 
b Ibid. n. 40.  that design.  
Thence he followed the King to 
c Ibid.  Winchester, and beat 
d Ibid.  him off the making a Castle which he intended there, and shortly after that sailed 
e Ger●. Dorob. 1357. n. 30, 40 & 50.  into Normandy; where finding 
f Ger●. Dorob. 1357. n. 30, 40 & 50.  that Earl Geffrey had reduced that Country, and was preparing to march into Anjou, to pursue those who were then in Rebellion; he previled 
g Ger●. Dorob. 1357. n. 30, 40 & 50.  with him to come into England with all his power, and rescue the Kingdom (his Wife and Child's Inheritance) out of an Usurpers hands. Whereupon 
h Ger●. Dorob. 1357. n. 30, 40 & 50. , with Henry his Son, and some of his choicest Soldiers, they landed 
i Ibid. 1358. n. 1●.  at Warham.  
Howbeit, when they came thither, this our Earl of Gloucester receiving Advertisement 
k Ibid. & n. 20.  that King Stephen had then beleaguered his Sister (the Empress) at Oxford; designing 
l Ibid. & n. 20.  to divert him, he forthwith laid Siege 
m Ibid. & n. 20.  to the Castle at Warham; and continuing it for three months, obtained 
n Ibid. & n. 20.  it by Render.  
But in the mean while, the Empress for want 
o Ibid. n. 30.  of Victuals got away 
p Ibid. n. 30.  from Oxford in the nighttime by a Postern (the ground being covered 
q Ibid. n. 30.  with Snow, and the river Frozen 
r Ibid. ) with five 
s Ibid.  persons only in her company, all clothed 
t Ibid.  in White; and came on foot 
u Ibid.  to Walingford, unto whom he soon 
x Ibid.  repaired.  
And not long after this; viz. in Anno 1143. (8 Steph.) having notice 
y Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  that King Stephen intended to make a Garrison of the Nunnery at Wilton, to prevent the Excursions of those in Salisbury who favoured the Empress; he 
z Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  raised all the power he could, and upon the first day of july, in the evening, came thither, and set 
a Ibid. n. 50 & 60.  fire on the Town where the King's Soldiers lay.  
Which put the King in such a fright (who was then in the Nunnery) that he left 
b Ibid. 1359.  his Plate and other goods behind him, and fled 
c Ibid. 1359.  away.  
And when the Earl of Anjou, having settled 
d Ibid 1361 ●. 50. & ●361.  all things beyond-Sea in Peace, grew sollicirous 
e Ibid 1361 ●. 50 & ●361.  for Henry his only Son (whom, at the instance 
f Ibid 1361 ●. 50. & ●361.  of this our Earl, he had 4 years before permitted to come hither) and sent 
g Ibid 1361 ●. 50. & ●361.  for him back; he conducted 
h Ibid 1361 ●. 50. & ●361.  him into Normandy, and forthwith returned 
i Ibid 1361 ●. 50. & ●361.  into England.  
Of this great Earl it is farther memorable, that he built 
k Hist. of Wales p. 170.  the Castle of Caerdiff; and in his Lordship at Bristol Founded 
l Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 155 b. n. 10.  a certain Priory to the honour of God, and S. james the Apostle; which he plentifully endowed 
m Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 155 b. n. 10. , and made it a Cell 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 155 b. n. 10.  to the Abbey of Tewksbury (as Craneburne was) for the special love 
o Ibid.  that he bore to that Abbey; in regard 
p Ibid.  he had used to have the Abbot of Tewksbury, and twelve Monks with him every Sunday throughout the year as long as he lived.  
He likewise built the Castle of Bristol, the Stone whereof came 
* Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 97.  from Caen in Normandy; and gave 
q Monast. Ang. ut supra n. 20.  every tenth stone of it to the Fabric of our Lady-Chapel in his Priory of S. james.  
He also Founded 
r Ibid. 477. n. 40.  the Abbey of Margan in Wales, endowing 
s Ibid. n. 50.  it with Lands lying betwixt Avene and Kene●eg, and erected 
t Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 97.  a Spire upon the Tower-steeple at Tewksbury.  
To the Monks of Nethe (in Com. Glamorgan) he gave 
u Ibid. 719. n. 50.  certain Lands at Ponte and Blake●arre. To 
x Ibid. 114 b. n. 20.  the Monks of Gloucester a certain Mill called Ford-mill, as also 
y Ibid. 119 b. n. 10.  Treygof, and Penhou. And departing 
z Ibid. 155 b. n. 20.  this life on the morrow preceding the Calends of Nou. Anno 1147. (12 Steph.) was buried 
a Ibid. 155 b. n. 20.  in the Choir of the same Priory of S. james, under a Green Jasper-stone: leaving Issue by the beforementioned Mabell his Wife, four Sons; viz. William 
b Hist. Novel. l●. W. Malm. 109 b. n. 40.  his Successor in that Honour; Roger 
c Godw. de praesul.  Bishop of Worcester, who departed 
d Godw. de praesul.  this life at Tours in France, 9 August, Anno 1179.) 25 Hen. 2. Hamon who died 
e R. Hoved. 281 b. n. 40.  in the King's Army at the Siege of Tholo●e, Anno 1159. (5 Hen. 2.) and Philip, of which Philip it is reported 
f Gesta R. Steph. 968. B. C. , that upon the success which King Stephen had in taking that Castle at Ferandune in Berkshire, built by Robert Earl of Gloucester, to annoy the King's Army then at Oxford; and routed his Forces about Ferandune, divers revolting from the Empress; amongst other, this Philip (who had been a stout and active Soldier for her) fell off; and thereupon receiving large rewards from the King, grew as fierce on his side against the Earl his Father, and all other of the Empresses party, as any whatsoever; surprising Reginald Earl of Cornwall, in his passage to the King, with Overtures of Peace.  
It is also said 
g Ibid. 969 D. & 970 A. , that having married the Niece of Roger Lord Berkley, highly resenting that barbarous usage, which Walter, Brother to the Earl of Hereford, had exercised towards him, to constrain his yielding up of the Castle at Berkley, he resolved to waste all that Country: but before he could put in practice this his purpose, he fell grievously sick; and thereupon vowed a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  
This Earl had also a Daughter called Maude, married to 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 280. b. n. 20.  Ranulph, surnamed Gernons Earl of Chester: which Maude Founded 
i Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 280. b. n. 20.  the Priory of Repandune, in Com. Derb.  
I come now to William his eldest Son and Successor.  
This William, 
William.  in his Father's life-time, was 
k W. Malm. 109 b. n. 40.  by him made Governor of the Castle at Warham: and in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
m Lib. rub. in Scac. sub tit. Kent.  his Knight's Fees in Kent to be twenty two, and an half, and third part; and elsewhere 
n Ibid. tit. Glouc.  260 and an half, de veteri Feoffamento, and thirteen and an half, de novo.  
Having, with other great men, opposed the King, (on the behalf of young Henry, as it seems) in 20 Hen. 2. he returned 
o M. Paris. 130. n. 40.  to his obedience.  
He had great contests 
p Itin. ●ambr. 117  with one Your, surnamed Bach, a little man of stature, but exceeding valiant; who kept 
q Itin. ●ambr. 117  himself for the most part in the Woods and Mountains, of which this Earl endeavoured 
r Itin. ●ambr. 117  to bereave him, or at least to straiten his limits: Yvor therefore being irritated thereat, came in the night to Caerdiff-Castle with his men; and though the Walls were high, and that there was 
s Itin. ●ambr. 117  no less than one hundred and twenty Soldiers, besides a large number of Archers; he scaled them, and took 
t Itin. ●ambr. 117  away this William with his Countess, and their young Son; and carrying them to the Woods, refused to release them, until he had full restitution 
u Itin. ●ambr. 117  of what had been wrongfully taken from him. This Earl obtained 
x Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 905 a.  the Lordship of Caerleon from Meredith ap Howell; viz. Son to Howell Lord thereof.  
The Works of Piety performed by him were very many and large; for it is evident 
y Ibid. 298 b. n. 30.  that he founded the Abbey of Chaynesham, in Com. Glouc. and amply endowed it. Moreover, that he gave 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 719 b. n. 50.  to the Monks of Nethe, the whole Wreck happening upon their Land; to 
a Ibid. 640 b. n. 50.  the Monks of Bermundsey, the Church of Camberwell; to 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 21● b. n. 10.  the Canons of Bradenstoke, liberty for themselves and servants of buying and selling in the Market at Bristol Toll-free; to 
c Ibid. 233 b. n. 50.  the Canons of S. Augustine's at Bristol, one hundred Acres of Land in Kiburgh, as also 
d Ibid. 234 b. n. 20.  the Church of Grantendene: to 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 519 b. n. 40.  the Nuns of Eton, in Com. Warr. the Church of Mapeldresham, with the Chapel of Petersfield, in Com. Sutht.  
Furthermore, he was a great Benefactor to the Priory of S. james at Bristol (founded 
f Ibid. 513 a. n. 60.  by his Father) as appears 
g Ibid. 513 a. n. 60.  by his gift thereto of Esselege, and a Fair in Bristol at Whitsuntide; with the Tithe 
h Ibid. 513 b.  of the Rent of his Mills at Newport in Wales, and the tenth 
i Ibid. 513 b.  part of the Rent of his Forest which Candelan kept. Likewise the tenth 
k Ibid. n. 10 & 20.  of the Rent of his Mills at Run, Sta●elton, and Leovenath; also 
l Ibid. n. 10 & 20.  one Burgages in Newport-Meadow, and that 
m Ibid.  all Newport-Meadow (at Bristol) lying betwixt the Castle and the Church of S. james, should be of that Parish. Moreover, 
n Ibid.  all the Churches in Cornwall, with their Chapels of his Fee; viz. Eglosbrek, Connarton, Egl●●●eil, Eglessant, Eg●oseraweyn, with the Chapel of Bonnarton; the Church of Melidan and Chapel of ●●rmoch. Also the Church of Es●removille in Normandy, with its Appurtenances; and acquitted 
o Ibid. 119 b. n. 50.  the Monks of S. Peter's at Gloucester of Toll in Bristol, ●●erdiff, Newport, and all other his Lands: and likewise 
p Ibid. 119 b. n. 50.  the Church of S. ●●thlake at Hereford from Toll, throughout all his Lands in Wales; as also 
q Ibid. 156. n. 10.  the Monks of Goldcliff, from Toll, throughout all his Lands in England and Wales: viz. Bristol, Caerdiff, Newport, Caerleon, and Chepstow.  
This Earl married 
r Ibid. 155 b. n. 20 & 30.  Hawyse, the Daughter of Robert (surnamed Bossu) Earl of Leicester; and had Issue 
s Ibid. 155 b. n. 20 & 30.  by her a Son called Robert, who died 
t Ibid.  in his life-time, and was buried 
u Ibid.  in the Monastery of Chaynsham, which he founded 
x Ibid.  in memory of him: as also three Daughters; viz. Mabell married 
y Ibid.  to ... Earl of Evereux in Normandy; Amice to 
z Ibid.  Richard de Clare Earl of Hertford, and Isabella 
a Ibid. . And to the end his Inheritance should not 
b M. 〈◊〉. in an. 〈…〉  be divided amongst Females, he constituted 
c M. 〈◊〉. in an. 〈…〉  john, a younger Son to King Henry the Second, his Heir. After which, viz. upon S. Clement's night, Anno 1173. (20 Hen. 2.) departing 
d MS. Ox●●. in bibl. Bodl. n. 11. 172 a.  this life, he was buried 
e Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 156. l. a.  at Chaynesham before-specified.  
But being thus dead, King Henry the Second retained 
f Ib. 155 ●. n. 40 & 5●. [Vide●●● etiam Jorevall. 11● b. n. 30 & 40.  this Earldom in his own hands for six years; and in the last year of his Reign, giving 
g Ib. 155 ●. n. 40 & 5●. [Vide●●● etiam Jorevall. 11● b. n. 30 & 40.  Isabella the youngest of those three Daughters abovementioned, in Marriage to his Son john, bestowed 
h Ib. 155 ●. n. 40 & 5●. [Vide●●● etiam Jorevall. 11● b. n. 30 & 40.  it on him; which he accordingly held 
i Ib. 155 ●. n. 40 & 5●. [Vide●●● etiam Jorevall. 11● b. n. 30 & 40.  all the space of his Brother King Richard the First's Reign: within which time he built 
k Ibid.  the long Bridge at Tewksbury, and gave 
l Ibid.  the whole Toll of his Market there for the repair thereof. Howbeit, for this Marriage, in regard 
m M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20 & 30.  they were of kin; viz. in the third degree of consanguinity, Baldwin Archbishop of Canterbury put all his Lands under an Interdict 
n M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20 & 30. : for which john complained 
o M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20 & 30.  to the Pope's Legate and Bishops, by reason 
p M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20 & 30.  the Archbishop had so done, after an Appeal to the Apostolic See: whereupon the Legate 
q M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20. & 30.  ratified the Appeal and released 
r M. Paris. in an. 1188. p. 156. n. 20 & 30.  the Interdict: but, having no 
s Ibid.  Children by her, after he came to the Crown, he procured a Divorce 
t Ibid.  from her; yet held 
u Ibid.  the Honour of Gloucester still, with the Castle, Borough, Berton, and Hundred of Bristol. Whereupon Geffrey de Mandevill Earl of Essex took 
x Ibid. n. 60. & Pat. 15 Joh. m. 4.  her to Wife; and after his death, Hubert 
y Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  de Burgh Justice of England, neither of them having Issue by her.  
When she was dead 
z Monast. Angl. ut supra 155. n. 30. , Almaric, Son to the Earl of Evereux, by 
a Monast. Angl. ut supra 155. n. 30.  Mabell the eldest Daughter of Earl William, had 
b Monast. Angl. ut supra 155. n. 30.  this Earldom of Gloucester for a short space. Which Almaric, in Anno 1200. (2 john) by the command of King john, quitted 
c Ex Registro regio Parisiis Vol. 7.  all his right in Evereux, and the City of Evereux, to Philip King of France, in the presence of both Kings, in lieu whereof King john gave 
d Ex Registro regio Parisiis Vol. 7.  him an equivalent exchange, and wedded 
e Cart. & liberat. 5 Joh. m. 12. n. 18.  the Daughter of Hugh de Gornai, having 
f Cart. & liberat. 5 Joh. m. 12. n. 18.  with her in Frankmarriage, by the gift of her Father, the Manor of Horstan: but dying also without Issue 
g Ibid. 156 ●. ●. 20.  by her, the Inheritance of this great Honour totally devolved to 
h Ibid. 156 ●. ●. 20.  Amice the Wife of Richard de Clare, by reason whereof her Posterity afterwards enjoyed the title of Earls of Gloucester, as I have in due place fully showed.   

Earls of Hereford.  
OF this County, the first who had the title of Earl after the Conquest, was Milo 
Milo●  (commonly called Miles) by Parentage, Son 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 557. n. ●.  to Walter Constable 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 557. n. ●.  of England, and Emme 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his Wife, one of the Daughters of Dru de Baladon, Sister 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Hameline de Balun (a person of great note in that time.) Which Hameline, with his two 
e Mona●● Angl. u● supra 5●● b. n. 50  Brothers Gwynok and Winebald, came 
f Mona●● Angl. u● supra 5●● b. n. 50  into England with King William the Conqueror; and being the first Lord 
g Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  of Over-went, in Com. Monmouth, founded 
h Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  the Castle of Bergavenny in that place, where a certain Giant called Agros had sometime built a Fortress: but dying 
i Ibid. & 557●.  without Issue, left that Territory unto 
k Ibid. & 557●.  his Nephew Brien, Son 
l Ibid.  to the Earl of the Isle (commonly called Brien Fitz-Count, or Brien de Walingford) by Lucia 
m Ibid.  his Sister. Which Brien held 
n Ibid.  it all the time of King William Rufus; and leaving two Sons, who were 
o Ibid.  both Lepers, put 
p Ibid.  them into the Priory of Bergavenny, giving for their maintenance 
q Ibid. n. 10.  divers Lands, Churches, and Tithes belonging to that great Lordship: and afterwards taking upon him the Cross, and going 
r Ibid. n. 10.  to Jerusalem, left 
s Ibid. n. 10.  the same to the beforementioned Walter his Nephew, than Constable of England.  
Touching which office of Constable, as it then stood, I take it to have been the same as Captain of the Guard in aftertimes; for he was then called 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. SIXPENCES. n. 20.  Princeps militiae domûs Regiae.  
Moreover, it is farther observable of this Walter, that he founded 
u 〈◊〉. 66 b. n. 10.  the Castle of Gloucester upon his own Demesn Lands: also that he built 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the Castles of Bristol, Rochester and Tower of London: Likewise that he had the custody 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 557 a. n. 20.  of that at Gloucester, and also 
z Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 557 a. n. 20.  of the Castle of Hereford. Furthermore, that he gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. ●. 71 b 〈◊〉.  the moiety of his Lordship of Bernytone to the Canons of Lanthony in Wales: and that in his age, taking 
b 〈◊〉. 62 a. n. 20.  upon him the habit of a Canon-regular at Lanthony, he died 
c 〈◊〉. 62 a. n. 20.  in that Monastery, and was buried 
d 〈◊〉. 62 a. n. 20.  in the Chapterhouse there.  
Having said thus much of his Ancestors, I proceed  
To this Milo, being a Servant in Court 
e Itin. Cambe. p. 〈◊〉.  to King Henry the First, and one of his chief 
f Itin. Cambe. p. 〈◊〉.  Counsellors, as also an expert 
g Itin. Cambe. p. 〈◊〉.  Soldier; that King gave in marriage 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 5●7 a. n. 20.  Sibyl the eldest Daughter to Bernard de Newmach Lord of Brecknock, (begotten on Nesta the Daughter of Griffin ap Leweline) together with the Honour of 
* Ibid. 319. n. 40.  Brecknock. So likewise 
i Ex magno Registro in officio d●catus ●●nc.  all his Father's Lands held in Capite, with the office of Constable of his Court, as by his Charter dated 
k Ex magno Registro in officio d●catus ●●nc.  at Rouen appeareth.  
It is said of 
* 〈◊〉 Regis Steph. 931 a.  this Milo▪ that upon the death of King Henry the First, expecting through the interest he had with Maud his sole Daughter and Heir, to attain to the Earldom of Hereford, he subtly used all his power on her behalf; and went with some strength to his Castle (at Gloucester) where she than was, and fetched her with honour thence.  
But King Stephen, notwithstanding this, carried himself obsequiously towards him, as it seems: for it is most manifest that from him he obtained a restitution 
l Ex m●gno Registry, ut supra.  in Fee of the whole Honour of Gloucester, with the custody of the Tower and Castle there, which he had held as his Patrimony in the time of King Henry the First; and likewise 
m Ex m●gno Registry, ut supra.  the Barony of Brecknock, with all those Offices and Lands whereof he was possessed in the time of that King.  
But, notwithstanding this, in 4 Steph. Maud the Empress landing 
n Geu. Do●●●●●. 1349. n. 40.  in this Realm, he fell 
o Geu. Do●●●●●. 1349. n. 40.  off from the King, and repairing 
p Ex magno Registro, ut supra.  to her at Bristol, acknowledged 
q Ex magno Registro, ut supra.  her for his Sovereign, and the rightful Heir of this Kingdom: and not only so, but attending 
r Ex magno Registro, ut supra.  her to Gloucester, received 
s R. Hoved. ●●4 a. n. 40.  her there very honourably, and did Homage 
t Ex magno Registro, ut supra.  to her. Whereupon she bestowed 
u Ex magno Registro, ut supra.  on him S. Briavalls-Castle, in that County; and the whole Forest of Dene, which so obliged him to her, that soon after, upon those great contests which happened betwixt her and King Stephen (she challenging the Crown as her hereditary right, against him who then actually enjoyed it;) amongst other of her friends and adherents, he entered into a solemn and strict league 
x Ex ipso Autog. penès Joh. Philipot Somerset Heraldum, an. 1640.  of Amity with Robert Earl of Gloucester her Brother (viz. Natural Son to King Henry the First) to aid him in the keeping of his Castles, and all his Inheritance▪ and likewise 
y Ex ipso Autog. penès Joh. Philipot Somerset Heraldum, an. 1640.  in getting those which were then out of his possession. Also 
z Ex ipso Autog. penès Joh. Philipot Somerset Heraldum, an. 1640.  to stand to him in that War, and not to make any Truce or Peace without him. For the better keeping of which Agreement, certain Hostages 
a Ex ipso Autog. penès Joh. Philipot Somerset Heraldum, an. 1640.  were delivered on each part.  
And the next year following (together 
b R. Hoved. f. 106 b.  with the same Earl of Gloucester) he made Oath 
c R. Hoved. f. 106 b.  to the Bishop of Winchester (viz. Henry de Bloys, Brother to King Stephen) that if he would receive the Empress as Sovereign, all the chief Transactions in the Kingdom should be guided by him, especially the donation of the Bishoprics and Abbeys.  
But, in Anno 1141. (6 Steph.) the Empress being over much elated 
d Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  upon the taking of King Stephen prisoner in the Battle of Lincoln; not only refused 
e Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50. , notwithstanding the intercession 
f Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  of divers eminent persons, to give that King liberty upon Hostages, though he offered 
g Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  to quit his claim to the Crown, and retire to his Devotions: but, being moved 
h Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  by the Londoners to ratine S. Edward's Laws, also refused 
i Geru. Dorobe●●. 1355 a. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  so to do; which so irritated them, that they forthwith entered into Conspiracies for the seizing 
k Ibid.  upon her. Whereof having advertisement, she privily fled 
l Ibid.  from Westminster to Gloucester; and there taking Counsel 
m Ibid.  with this Milo (her trusty friend) returned 
n Ibid.  with him to Oxford, resolving 
o Ibid.  to get together her dispersed Soldiers. And in this distress having no 
p Ibid.  other advice but from him, nor 
q Ibid.  any entertainment but upon his cost; in remuneration 
r Ibid.  of his fidelity, and the more firmly to oblige him unto her, she made him 
s Ibid.  Earl of Hereford; her Charter 
t Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Cotton.  of Creation bearing date at Oxford upon the Feast day of S. james the Apostle; giving thereby to him and his Heirs, the Castle of Hereford, with the third penny of the Rent of that Borough, and third penny of the Pleas of that County; the Lordships of Mawerdine, Luggewardine, and Wilton, (all in that Shire:) the Enclosures of Hereford, and the Forest of Irivele; as also the services of Robert de Candos, Hugh Fitz William, and Richard de Cormeills, with the Fees belonging to them. And this she did in consideration 
u Ibid.  of his faithful services to her; and especially 
x Ibid. , for that by his help King Stephen being taken in the Battle of Lincoln, upon Candlemass-day preceding, was then her prisoner at Bristol.  
But the Scene soon changed; for the Empress having shortly after besieged 
y Geru. Dorobe●●. ut supra, n. 60.  the Bishop of Winchester in his Castle within that City; and being thereupon Counter-sieged 
z Geru. Dorobe●●. ut supra, n. 60.  by a greater power of the King's party, with the help of the Londoners, which routed 
a Geru. Dorobe●●. ut supra, n. 60.  all her Forces; she was necessitated, not only to fly 
b Ibid. 1356. n. 30.  privily from place to place; but for her more security to be put 
c Ibid. 1356. n. 30.  into a Coffin, as a dead Corpse, to escape their hands; her Brother Robert Earl of Gloucester, with divers other of her Friends, being taken 
d Ibid. n. 40.  in the pursuit, and this our Milo forced to obscure 
e Ibid.  himself, and come secretly to Gloucester almost barefoot 
f Ibid. .  
As to his Works of Piety, he translated 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 63 b. n. 40.  the Canons of Lanthony in Wales, in regard 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 63 b. n. 40.  they were frequently oppressed there by rapines and robberies, unto 
i Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 63 b. n. 40.  a certain place near Gloucester, called Hyde, but afterward Lanthony 
k Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 63 b. n. 40.  the second; and endowed 
l Ibid. 70 a. b. & 71 a.  them with ample possessions in 
m Ibid. 66 b. n. 20.  Anno 1136. (1 Steph.) and bestowed 
n Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. ●25. n. 50.  an yearly Rent of twenty shillings upon the Nuns of Godstow, in Com. Oxon.  
By the beforementioned Sibyl his Wife, he had Issue 
o Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 66 b. n. 20.  five Sons; viz. Roger, Walter, Mahell, Henry and William; and three Daughters, Margery the Wife of 
p Ibid. n. 50.  Humphrey de Bo●un; Berta married 
q Ibid. n. 50.  to Philip de Braose; and Lucy to 
r Ibid. n. 50.  Herbert Fitz-Herbert. But at length being wounded 
s Geru. Dorobern. 1359. n. 10. Joh. Hagustald. 273. n. 50.  by the shot of an Arrow in Hunting upon Christmass-Eve, Anno 1144. (9 Steph.) he departed this life, to the great sorrow of the Empress; and was buried 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 66 b. n. 32.  in the Chapterhouse at Lanthony near Gloucester, so refounded by him as aforesaid.  
Which Roger 
Roger.  succeeded 
u Regist. de ● heoksbury. Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 144 b. n. 20.  him in this Earldom of Hereford; and having married 
x Regist. de ● heoksbury. Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 144 b. n. 20.  Cecelie the Daughter of Pain Fitz-Iohn (one of King Hen. 1. chief Counsellors 
y Itin. Cambr. p. 8●. , and then Lord 
z Itin. Cambr. p. 8●.  of Ewyas) had a confirmation 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from King Stephen of the whole Inheritance of the same Pain; and likewise 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of all those Lands he had with her in Marriage, which were part of the Honour of Hugh de Lacy.  
This Roger founded 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 884 a. n. 10.  the Abbey of Flexley, in Com. Glouc. and amply 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 884 a. n. 10.  endowed it. Moreover, he bestowed 
e Ibid. 113 b. n. 50.  on the Monks of S. Peter's Abbey at Gloucester, the moiety of his Fishing of Duny. He was also a great Benefactor to the Monks of Brecknock (there founded 
f Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 320 b. n. 10.  by Bernard de Newmarch his Grandfather) for he bestowed 
g Ibid. 321 a. n. 10, etc.  on them all the Land of S. Pauline at the Mare, and free fishing in the Mare three days every week; and likewise every day in Advent and Lent. He gave unto them moreover all the Tithe of his Colts, Calves, Lambs, Cheese, Wool, and Flax; and whatsoever else was Tithable throughout all the Forests belonging to his Honour of Brecknock. Likewise the Tithes of his whole Town of Brecknock, and the Tithes of all that should be spent throughout his whole Demeans, whether he were present or absent, with the Tithe of all his Lands at H●ye. Hereunto he added the Tithe of all the Kin●, which he should have by gift from the Welsh; and the Tithe of whatsoever he should take by plunder from his Enemies; with Common of Pasture throughout his whole Territory of Brecknock.  
To the Knights Hospitallers he gave 
h Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 546. b. l. 1.  his Mill at Toucester, belonging to the Preceptory of Shengay; and to 
i Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 529 a. n. 〈◊〉.  the Knight's Templars certain Lands lying in Gloucester at the head of the Bridge: but afterwards took 
k Monast. Ang. Vol. 1 115. n. 50.  upon him the habit of Religion in Gloucester-Abbey, giving 
l Monast. Ang. Vol. 1 115. n. 50.  thereto one hundred shillings per Annum Rent, in Herefordshire; and died 
m Chron. Norm. 991 b.  without Issue, Anno 1154. (1 Hen. 2.)  
Whereupon his Brother Walter 
Walter.  succeeded 
n Chron. Norm. 991 b.  him in his Paternal Inheritance; for the Earldom of Hereford, and City of Gloucester were detained 
o Chron. Norm. 991 b.  from him by the King.  
Which Walter, called 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  Walter de Hereford, was Sheriff of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, in 
q Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  2 Hen. 2. and 
r Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  3 Hen. 2. and of Herefordshire again 
s Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  in 5 Hen. 2. But all that I have farther seen of him, is; that he gave 
t Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 a.  to the Monks of Gloucester in li●u 
u Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 〈◊〉 a.  of the one hundred shillings yearly Rend so bestowed on them by Earl Roger his Brother, six yard Land: and that he, as also Mahell and Henry his other Brothers, died 
x Lel. coll. Vol. 2. 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  without Issue; whereupon the whole Inheritance which they enjoyed came 
y Lel. coll. Vol. 2. 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  to their Sisters; of whom I have taken notice at large in my discourse of those Families into which they were so matched.   

Arsic.  
IN Anno 1103. (3 Hen. 1.) Manasser Arsic, 
Manasser.  the head 
a Testa de Nevil.  of whose Barony was at Coges in Oxfordshire; gave 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 57● b. 30, & 60, & 574 a.  the Church of Coges abovementioned, unto the Monks of Fescampe in Normandy, with Lands and Tithes in divers other places; whereupon those Monks sent over part of their Covent thither, and there founded 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 57● b. 30, & 60, & 574 a.  a Cell to that their Foreign Monastery. He also bestowed 
d Monast. Ang. Vol. 2. p. 118 b. 20.  on the Canons of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, one hide and an half of Land in Ludewell.  
To him succeeded Robert Arsic 
Robert.  his 
e Ibid. 5742. 34.  Son. Which Robert gave 
f Regist. de Egnesham penès De●. & cap. Ecel. Christi O●●●. 37 a.  to the Monks of Egnesham in Oxfordshire, one yard Land lying in Cherleberie. And to Robert succeeded Manasser Arsic 
Manasser.  his Son, who executed 
g Rot. Pip. de iisdem annis. Oxon.  the office of Sheriff for Oxfordshire, in 6, 8, and 9 Hen. 2.  
In 11 Hen. 2. this Manser accounted 
h Rot. Pip. 11 H. ●. Oxon.  for xvij Marks, ij s. j d. for the Scutage of Wales then levied in 12 Hen. 2. upon that Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter; he certified 
i Cod. niger in Scacc. sub ●. tulo Oxon.  the Knights-Fees, which he then held, to be twenty, and one fourth part: and in 14 Hen. 2. made payment 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Oxon.  of the sum of xiij l. x s. thereupon.  
This Manasser had Issue Alexander Arsic, 
Alexander.  who in 6 Ric. 1. paid 
l Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Oxon.  twenty pounds upon collection of the Escuage for Redemption of the King (than prisoner in Almain;) and in 8 Ric. 1. was discharged 
m Rot. Pip. R. 1. Kent.  of his Scutage upon the Expedition then lately made into Normandy for his Knights-Fees in Kent.  
To him succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, who in 5 john, gave 
n Rot. Pip. Joh. Such.  a hundred pounds Fine to have Livery of the Lordship of Freshewater, being the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife, the Daughter of Richard 
* Cart. 1. 〈◊〉. n. 87. in. do●.  de Vernun. Which Margaret in 7 joh. (her Husband being then dead) paid 
o Rot. Pip. Joh. Su●●●.  forty Marks and a Palfrey to the King, for to have Livery of that her Lordship of Freshewater, with her reasonable Dowry of the Lands of her Husband's Inheritance; and that she might not be compelled to marry again.  
To this john succeeded 
p Claus. 〈◊〉 Joh. m. 7.  Robert de Arsic, 
Robert.  his Brother and Heir; who for his Relief and Livery of those Lands that descended to him by the death of his Brother john without Issue, gave 
q Claus. 〈◊〉 Joh. m. 7.  one hundred pounds, and had the King's Precept to the Sheriffs of Oxon and Kent accordingly. Which Robert in 13 joh. paid 
r Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 Joh. Oxon.  twenty pounds, five shillings, upon the Scutage of Scotland, for twenty Knights Fees and a fourth part.  
This Robert being 
s 〈…〉  with William de Albini, Thomas de Muleton, and other of the Rebellious Barons in the Castle of Rochester, in 17 joh. and there taken 
t 〈…〉  prisoner, was committed to the custody 
u 〈…〉  of Peter de Mauley; and his Lands in Oxfordshire thereupon seized into the King's hands, were committed 
w Ibid. 〈…〉  to the custody of Samson de Gaugy; but afterwards disposed 
x 〈…〉 Joh. m. ●.  of for the maintenance of Oxford-Castle.  
Howbeit, ere long (upon that accord betwixt the King and those Barons) he re-possessed his Lands; and in 13 Hen. 3. had his discharge 
y 〈…〉 , when the Scutage of Kery in Wales was levied for twenty Knights Fees and a fifth part.  
He took to Wife Sibylla, the Daughter 
z Cart. 24 H. 3. m. 3.  of ... Crevequer, and left Issue by her two Daughters his Heirs; joan the Wife 
a Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Oxon.  of E●stace de Greinvill, and Alice the Wife of 
b Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Oxon.  Thomas de hay, who passed 
c Rot. Cart de an. ●9 H. 3. m. 3.  away all their interest to the Lordship of Coges beforementioned; and of whatsoever else descended to them from Robert de Arsik their Father, unto Walter Grace Archbishop of York.   

S. john of Stanton.  
BEsides the Family of S. john of Basin, in Com. Sutht. there was another of that name in Com. Oxon. of which, the first mention I find, is in 13 Hen. 1. where Thomas de S. john 
Thomas.  gave 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 118 b. n. 50.  to the Monks of S. Peter's in Gloucester, his Lands called Rug, lying in Standisch. To whom succeeded john de S. john, 
john.  who in 5 Steph. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Oxon.  160 Marks of Silver for Livery of the Lands which his Brother Thomas had in England. Which john was a witness 
c Ex Regist. de 〈◊〉 f. 17 b.  to that Grant of the Church of Comb, made by Maud the Empress to the Monks of Egnesham, in Com. Oxon. and likewise bestowed 
d Ibid. f. 41 a.  on those Monks the Church of Stanton.  
After this; viz. 
e Ibid.  in 13 Hen. 2. I find another Thomas de 
Thomas.  S. john possessor 
f Rot. Pip. 13 H. 2. Oxon.  of the Lordship of Stanton beforementioned, (commonly called Stanton S. john) in Com. Oxon. And in 22 Hen. 2. Roger de S. john, who was amerced 
g Rot. Pip. 22 E. 2. Oxon.  one hundred thirty three pounds, six shillings, eight pence, for Trespassing in the King's Forests in that County. Which Roger, 
Roger.  being dead 
h Rot. Pip. 〈…〉. Oxon.  in 16 Io●. Geffrey de Luci gave 
i Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Oxon.  three hundred Marks for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, whose name was john as it seems: 
john.  for in 14 Hen. 3. I find that Geffrey le Despenser gave 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Oxon.  one hundred pounds for the Wardship of the heir of him the said john, and for the custody of his Lands during his minority.  
To whom succeeded another Roger; 
Roger.  who being 
l Claus. 49 H. 3. in 〈◊〉.  one of the Rebellious Barons at that time; was summoned 
m Claus. 49 H. 3. in 〈◊〉.  to that Parliament held by them in the King's name, after their success in the Battle of Lewes, wherein they took the King prisoner; as also by them made Governor 
n Pat. 49 H. 3. ●. 17.  of the Castle of Oxford: but at length shared in their ruin, being slain 
o M. Westm. in eodem. a●. p. 779. n. 20.  in the Battle of Evesham, 49 Hen. 3.  
This Roger married 
john.  
p ●esta de ●ev. Su●●.  the sister of Richard de Luci, with whom he had 
q ●esta de ●ev. Su●●.  the moiety of the Lordship of Wolenestede, in Com. Surr. and left Issue by her, john his Son and Heir; who gave 
r Cart. 55 H. ●. m. 12. per 〈◊〉.  to Emme de S. john his Grandmother, the Hamlets of Samford, Lydwell, and la Grave (part of his Manor of Barton, in Com. Oxon.) Which john confirmed 
s Ex. Autogr. penès Dec. & cap. Eccl. 〈◊〉 Oxon.  the Grant of his Ancestors of the Church of great Barton, with the Chapels of Sandford and Ledwell, made to the Canons of Oseney, near Oxford: And likewise 
t Ibid.  that gift which his Father had made to them, of a Mill, and five yard Land in Weston, near Burncester, called Simeons' Land; as also 
u Ibid.  of a Mill in Ode-Barton, and certain Lands in that Lordship. And moreover ratified 
x Ibid.  that Grant made to them by john de S. john, his great Grandfather, of Pasturage for six Oxen, two Kine, two Geldings, sixty Sheep, and twenty Hogs, in what places soever, with his own cattle.  
But farther than this, it is besides my purpose to trace this Descent; in regard I do not find any of this Line summoned to Parliament.   

Wake.  
IN the time of Henry the First, 
Hugh.  Hugh Wac took to Wife 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 469 b. 17.  Emme the Daughter (and at length Heir) of Baldwin Fitz-Gilbert, by Adbelidis his Wife, Daughter 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Line.  of Richard de Rullos': which Baldwin was Founder 
c Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 235 b. n. 10.  of the Priories of Brunne and Deping 
d Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 247 a. n. 50. , in Com. Linc. and Brother 
e Ibid. 245 b. n. 50.  of Walter de Gant, Father of Gilbert de Gant, the first Earl of Lincoln of that Family.  
This Hugh gave 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 954. n. 30.  the Lordship of Wilesford, in Com. Linc. to the Monks of Bec in Normandy; whereupon, sending part of their Covent thither, they made it a Cell to that great Abbey.  
To him succeeded Baldwin his Son and Heir; 
Baldwin.  who had that Christian-name from Baldwin Fitz-Gilbert, his Grandfather by the Mother. In 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessing of that Aid, then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, this Baldwin certified 
g Lib. rub. tit. Linc.  his Knight's Fees to be ten, a fourth, and eighth part; and that they were given to his Ancestor by King Henry the First: for all which in 14 Hen. 2. he paid 
h Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  uj l. xv s.  
In 1 Ric. 1. this Baldwin was one of the Barons who attended 
i Jorevall. 1157.  at the solemnity of that King's Coronation: and in the same year accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Linc.  to the Exchequer Cxxxij l. xiij s. iv d. for the Accord made betwixt him and Bartholomew de Bussei. Moreover, in 6 Ric. 1. upon 
l Rad. de Diceto 672 n. 30.  the enlargement of King Richard from his imprisonment in Almain (with Walter Archbishop of Rouen, 
m Rad. de Diceto 672 n. 30.  and some others) he was left one 
n Rad. de Diceto 672 n. 30.  of the Hostages for the payment of ten thousand Marks, as his ransom: and the same year, upon collection of the Scutage for that King's Redemption, paid 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  x l. ij s. uj d.  
But in 3 joh. he died; whereupon Baldwin 
Baldwin.  his Son, and William de Humet, Constable of Normandy, gave a Fine 
p Oblat● 3 Joh. m. 8.  to the King of a thousand Marks, for Livery of his Lands in England, and Normandy; but with condition 
q Oblat● 3 Joh. m. 8. , that he should not marry without the consent of the King, and of his own Friends. Whereupon, shortly after, he took to Wife 
r Pat. 8 Joh. m. 2.  Agnes the Daughter of the said William de Humet, and had with her the Manor of Wichendon. And in 6 joh. obtained the King's Precept 
s Claus. 6 Joh. m. 18.  to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, commanding him to give him Possession of all his Lands in that County, in case he brought in those four Sureties which he promised.  
This last mentioned Baldwin died 
t Pat. 8 Joh. m. 2.  in 8 john, leaving the said Agnes his Wife surviving; who, in consideration 
u Pat. 8 Joh. m. 2.  of sixty Marks Fine, obtained 
x Pat. 8 Joh. m. 2.  the King's Licence to hold the Lordship of Wichendon, so given her in Marriage, as hath been observed: and by the consent 
y Ex Regist. de Nutle pe● H. Gl. S.  of Baldwin her Son and Heir, gave 
z Ex Regist. de Nutle pe● H. Gl. S.  to the Canons of Nutle, for the health of the Soul of Baldwin Wake her Husband, and the Soul of Baldwin her Son, a certain Message in Wichendon beforementioned.  
Which Baldwin 
Baldwin.  (viz. Son of Baldwin and Agnes de Humet) married 
a Claus. 15 Joh. m. 8.  Isabella the Daughter of William de Briwer; but died before the fifteenth year of King john. Whereupon the said William de Briwer obtained a Grant 
b Claus. 15 Joh. m. 8.  from the King of the Wardship of Hugh Wake, Son and Heir of the same Baldwin; and of the second marriage of the said Isabella (his Daughter.)  
This Hugh 
Hugh.  took to Wife 
c Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Ebor.  joan the Daughter and Heir of Nicholas de Stutevil; and upon 
d Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3. Not. Derb.  the death of William de Briwere, his Uncle, without Issue, in 17 Hen. 3. being one of his Nephews 
e Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3. Not. Derb.  and Heirs, gave 
f Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3. Not. Derb.  one hundred Marks for his Purparty of those Lands which thereby descended to him: and doing his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  of them. About this time there being a suit 
h Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 16.  commenced by Eustace de Stutevil, for the Manor of C●tingham, in Com. Ebor. the Sheriff of that County having command to seize it for the King; made seizure 
i Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 16.  likewise of all the stock and store then upon it; as also of the Manors of Butercrambe, and Kirkeby, which were not members thereof: This Hugh therefore upon complaint of the wrong, obtained the King's Precept 
k Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 16.  for restitution of those Manors. And in 20 Hen. 3. with joan his Wife, procured a Grant 
l Claus. 20 H 3 m. 24.  from the King, of the Lands which belonged to Margaret the other Daughter and Coheir to the before-specified Nicholas de Stutevill; by reason 
m Claus. 20 H. 3 m. 24.  that William de Mastoc, to whom the King had formerly given the Wardship and Marriage of her, was at that time dead.  
This Hugh, with joan de Stutevill his Wife, quit-claimed 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 766 b.  to the Monks of B●land, all their right to those Lands and Tenements lying in Sutton, Matherby, Lasthorpe, and Hod, which were of the Fee of Thomas Fossard; reserving 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 766 b.  the Rent of three pounds per Annum, to himself and her the said joan and their Heirs, and Scutage according to the rate of one Knights Fee. After which, ere long, he died 
p M. Paris. 578. l. 5. ; viz. in 26 Hen. 3. whereupon she the said joan surviving him, and giving a Fine 
q Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 11.  of nine thousand Marks, obtained 
r Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 11.  the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir; with liberty for herself to take to Husband whom she should think fit. And the same year, upon the death of Eustace de Stutevill her Kinsman, paying 
s Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Ebor.  one hundred pound Fine to the King, had Livery 
t Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Ebor.  of the Lands, which by Inheritance did thereupon descend to her: of which sum, fifty pounds was 
u Ibid.  for her Relief; and the other fifty pounds as a free 
x Ibid.  gift. Not long after which, she married 
y Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Ebor.  to Hugh Bigot; and died 
z Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49.  in 4 E. 1. being then seized 
a Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49.  of the Barony of Lydell, with the Forest of Lydell, in Com. Cumbr. and of six Burgages in the City of Carlisle. Likewise of the Manors of Kirkeby-Moreshed, Catingham, Butercrambe, Skreyngham, and Langeton, in Com. Ebor. Baldwin her Son 
b Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49.  and Heir being at that time thirty eight years of age.  
This Baldwin, 
Baldwin.  in 43 Hen. 3. arriving to his full age, and doing 
c Claus. 43 H. 3. m. 1.  his Homage, had Livery 
d Claus. 43 H. 3. m. 1.  of all the Lands, which by the death of his Father, did by Inheritance belong to him. But in 48 Hen. 3. taking part with the Rebellious Barons, was 
e Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 8.  in Arms with them at Northampton, where they fortified 
f M. Paris 994.  both Town and Castle against the King; and upon the storming thereof by the Royal Army, was there (with many more) 
g M. Paris 994.  taken prisoner.  
After which, the Scene much changing; first by the success which the Barons had within few months after in the Battle of Lewes (where the King and Prince, with the chief of the Loyal Nobility, were made prisoners:) and secondly, by the divisions which happened amongst the principal of those Barons, whereby a way was contrived for the Prince his escape out of prison (as elsewhere I have fully showed) whereupon all endeavours were used to raise new Forces for the farther trial of the issue of those their great contests by another Battle; young Simon Montfort was sent into the North, there to raise all the strength those parts could afford. Whence returning, and being advanced to Kenilworth, in Com. Warr. with purpose to join with Simon Earl of Leicester (his Father) who having raised what power he could in the West, was by that time marched up to Gloucester: this Baldwin, who had been an active 
h Claus. 54 H. 3. m. 12.  person in the North against the King; and then at Kenilworth with those which young Simon had brought thither; was there, with most of them taken 
i MS. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. Cant. f. 63 a.  prisoner by Prince Edward; who, by a speedy march in the night from Worcester, did so surprise them.  
How he made his escape afterwards, I have not seen: but the farther account which I find of him, is; that he was one of those, who after the Battle of Evesham made head again 
k H. Knight. 2437. a. 50. , with Robert Earl Ferrer, in Derbyshire; and was 
l H. Knight. 2437. a. 50.  with him in the Battle of Chesterfield. Whence (though Ferrer had the fate to be there taken 
m Ibid. , and many of his party slain 
n Ibid. ) he fled 
o Ibid. ; and after that, with young Simon Montfort, and some others, got to 
p MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. 123 a.  the Isle of Ely: where having held out as long as they could, he at length rendered 
q MS. Oxon. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. 123 a.  himself; and submitting 
r Pat. 51 H. 3. m. ●6.  to the King's mercy, obtained pardon 
s Pat. 51 H. 3. m. ●6. , as also restitution 
t Pat. 51 H. 3. m. ●6.  of his Lands; making satisfaction to those unto whom the King had given them, according to the rate of three years Annual value.  
Being thus reconciled, the next year following (viz. 52 Hen. 3.) having formerly married 
u Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  Hawyse the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Quinci; and giving Security 
x Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  that he would repair to the Court in the xv me of Easter, to do his Homage for the Manor of Stiveton (then in the King's hands by the death of the said Robert) he had Livery 
y Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  thereof. And in 4 Edw. 1. upon the death 
z Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49. Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. ●. 21.  of joan his Mother (being 
a Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49. Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. ●. 21.  thirty eight years of age, as hath been before observed) doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 49. Rot. Fin. 4 E. ●. 21.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, paying 
c Rot. Pip. 15 E. 1. Linc.  one hundred pounds for his Relief.  
After which, the next ensuing year, he attended 
d Claus. 5 E. 1. m. 9  the King in that Expedition then made into Wales: and in 8 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
e Cart 8 E. 1. n. 17.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Killeby, in Com. Linc. Screingham, in Com. Ebor. Stevington, in Com. Bedf. and Collum, in Com. Essex. Moreover, the next year after, he obtained Licence 
f Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 57  for a Market every week upon the Saturday, at his Manor of Brunne, in Com. Linc. As also 
g Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 57  for a Fair every year upon the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and five days following; with Licence 
h Pat. 9 E. 1. m. 8.  to make a certain Castle in the Marish at Stivinton beforementioned. But in 10 Edw. 1. he died 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , leaving the said Hawyse his Wife surviving: which Hawyse, in 12 Edw. 1. upon the death 
k Esc. 12 ● 1. n. 27.  of joan de Bohun her Sister, without Issue, was found 
l Esc. 12. ● 1. n. 27.  to be her next Heir, and of full age.  
To whom succeeded john his Son and Heir. 
john.  Which john, in 18 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Claus. 18 E. 1. n. 17.  of his Lands: and in june 22 Edw. 1. was one of those then summoned 
n Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  to attend the King with his advice touching the most important Affairs of the Realm. Whereupon, the next month after, he went 
o Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 11.  with him in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: and in 26 Edw. 1. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Wars of Scotland. Moreover, in 27 Edw. 1. he was one of the Commissioners assigned 
q Claus. 27 E. 1. m. 11.  (together with the Archbishop of York, and others) to take care of fortifying the Castles of Scotland, and guarding the Marches. And in 28 Edw. 1. was again 
r Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 15.  in the Scotish wars; and having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23, until 28 Edw. 1. inclusive, departed 
t Esc. de ●od. 〈◊〉.  this life the same year; leaving john his Son 
u Esc. de ●od. 〈◊〉.  and Heir, and joan his Wife surviving.  
Which joan, in 32 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
x Cart. 32 E. 1. n. 16.  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at East-Dieping, in Com. Linc. As also for a Fair every year upon the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Michael, and six days following for term of her own life only.  
But this john her Son lived not long, as it seems; so that Thomas 
Thomas.  another Son, became Heir 
y Cart. 2 E. ●. n. ●7.  to the Estate and Honour. Which Thomas, in 2 Edw. 2. obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 2. E. ●. n. ●7.  for a Fair at Brunne in Com. Linc. upon the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and five days following. And in 5 Edw. 2. (being called 
a Claus. 5 E. 2. m. 2.  Son and Heir of john) though then very young, through the especial favour 
b Claus. 5 E. 2. m. 2.  of the King, had Livery 
c Claus. 5 E. 2. m. 2.  of the Manor of Kirkby-Moreshed, whereof his Father died seized. But, in 11 Edw. 2. being still in Ward 
d Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. ●. 18.  refused 
e Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1. ●. 18.  to marry the person tendered to him; taking another to Wife 
f Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1. ●. 18.  without the King's Licence: In part of satisfaction for which transgression; he paid 
g Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1. ●. 18.  a thousand Marks to Thomas de Multon of Egremond; which sum the King had promised to him the said Thomas de Multon, upon the marriage of john his Son and Heir, with joan the Daughter of Piers Gaveston, the King's Niece. After which (viz. the year next ensuing) he obtained a Grant 
h Cart. 12. E. ●. n. 〈◊〉.  for a Market every week, at his Manor of Cotingham, in Com Ebor. and two Fairs yearly; one on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr; the other on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Martin in Winter. And in 13 Edw. 2. was in 
i Rot. Scoc. 13. E. 2. m. 2.  the Wars of Scotland.  
In 19 Edw. 2. when most of the Nobility forsook the King, and took 
k T. Wals. 104. n. 10.  part with Queen Isabella, he joined 
l T. Wals. 104. n. 10.  with her in raising an Army: which causing the King (with those his Favourites, who had occasioned that unhappy breach) to flee 
m T. Wals. 104. n. 10.  into Wales, she took 
n T. Wals. 104. n. 10.  upon her the whole sway of the Realm: and thereupon shortly after, in the King's name, constituted 
o Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 3.  this Thomas Lord Wake, Justice of all the Forests South of Trent, as also Constable 
p Ibid.  of the Tower of London.  
Soon after which, upon the deposal of that King, he was made Governor 
q Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3 m. 29.  of the Castle at Hertford, and obtained Licence 
r Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Cotingham, in Com. Ebor. In this year also, he was 
s Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland. But in 2 Edw. 3. it was observed 
t T. Wals. 11●. n. 10.  that the King holding a Parliament at Salisbury in the xv me of S. Michael, this Thomas was one of those who declined coming to it, though then not far off, and in Arms with the Earl of Lancaster and others; whereat the King took 
u T. Wals. 11● n. 10.  great offence.  
In 3 Edw. 3. being one of the English Lords who took 
x H. Knighton. 2560. n. 40.  part with Edward de Baillol, then laying claim to the Crown of Scotland, he entered 
y H. Knighton. 2560. n. 40.  that Realm with him; partly in his aid, and partly to recover those Lands which he had in that Kingdom. But, about this time, there being a suspicion 
z Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 15.  that he was a favourer of Edmund Earl of Kent (who suffered death upon pretence of conspiring against the King, by giving it out, that King Edward the Second was yet alive) his Lands were seized 
a Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 15. , howbeit, in 4. Edw. 3. being cleared 
b Ibid.  thereof, he had restitution 
c Ibid.  of them again. And the same year obtained the King's Letters 
d Ibid. in dorso m. 12.  to David King of Scotland for restitution of his Lands in that Realm, which had been seized 
e Ibid. in dorso m. 12.  by Robert de Brus his Father.  
In 5 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
f Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 5.  Governor of the Isles of Garnesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney. So likewise in 
g Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 7.  6 E. 3. he was again 
h Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 29.  in the Wars of Scotland; as also in 
i Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 19  11 E. 3. And in 13 Edw. 3. being appointed 
k Claus. 13 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso m. 39  Guardian of the Seacoasts in Lincolnshire, against the danger of an Invasion; and having in that service many Soldiers under him, for whose support he had been at great expenses; he was, in consideration 
l Claus. 13 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso m. 39  thereof, discharged 
m Claus. 13 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso m. 39  from finding such men at Arms, Hobelars, and others, for his Lands in Yorkshire, whereunto otherwise they had been liable.  
In this year the King returning from Brabant, came 
n T. Wals. p. 113.  about midnight to the Tower of London; and finding 
o T. Wals. p. 113.  no more than three servants there, and his own Children, grew so highly offended; that he presently caused the Lord Mayor of London, with the Lord Chancellor and Treasurer: as also this Thomas, several of the Judges, and other persons of note, to be sent 
p T. Wals. p. 113.  for, and committed 
q T. Wals. p. 113.  them to several prisons; but soon after being set at liberty 
r T. Wals. p. 113.  with honour: in 16 Edw. 3. he was 
s Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 44.  in the Wars of France.  
In 17 Edward 3. he obtained Licence 
t Cart. 17 E. 3. n. 28.  for a Market every week upon the Monday at Buttercram, in Com. Ebor. and two Fairs yearly; one on the Feast day of S. Butolph; the other on S. Leonard. And in 21 Edw. 3. gave 
u Esc. de ad quod Dampn. 21 E. 3. n. 3. Ebor.  one Toft and ten Acres of Land, in the Moor of Blakeshowe in Farnedale, in Com. Ebor. to the Crouched-Friers, for the building of an Oratory, with other Edifices for their Habitation.  
As to his other Works of Piety; he founded a 
x Monast. Ang. Vol. a. 898 b. n. 50. 347 a. n. 40. 348 b.  Monastery, 
y Monast. Ang. Vol. a. 898 b. n. 50. 347 a. n. 40. 348 b.  first at Newton (near Cotingham) in Com. Ebor. and afterwards translated it to Haut-Emprise, plentifully endowing it with Lands and Revenues for the health of his Soul, and for the Soul of Blanch his Wife, daughter 
* Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 45.  to Henry Earl of Lancaster: as also for the Souls of john his Father, joan his Mother, their Children, Parents, Ancestors, and Heirs; for the Pope's approbation whereof, the King wrote 
z Rot. Rom. 6 E. 3. m. 4.  his Letters.  
And having been summoned 
a Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 11 Edw. 2. till 22 Edw. 3. inclusive; departed 
b Esc. 2● E. 3. n. 57  this life without Issue 31 Maii, 23 Edw. 3. being then seized 
c Esc. 2● E. 3. n. 57  of the Manor of Stivington, in Com. Bedf. of the Castle and Manor of Lydel, in Com. Cumb. of the Manor of Merton, in Com. Westm. Stowe-Bydon, in Com. Norff. Ware, in Com. Hertf. Colne-Wake, with the Advowson of the Church, in Com. Essex. Che●erfield, with its members in Com. Derb. Wyastngden, in Com. Rotel. of the Castle and Manor of Brunne, with the Manors of Dieping and Kelby, in Com. Linc. And of the Manors of Cotyngham, Wyneton, Kirkeby-Moreshed Atton, Hemlyngton, Buttercram, Middleton, Cropton, and Langton, in Com. Ebor. leaving Margaret Countess of Kent, (Widow of Edmund of Wodstoke, Earl of Kent) his Sister 
d Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 57  and Heir forty years of age. Which Margaret performing her Fealty, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. p. 1. m. 4.  of them shortly after. Blanch his Wife then surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation of the Manors of Brunne, Deping, and Kelby, in Com. Linc. Styvington, in Com. Bedf. Ware, in Com. Hertf. Colne-Wake, in Com. Essex. As also certain Lands in Stepenhithe, in Com. Midd.  
¶ A younger Son to the last Baldwin Lord Wake, was 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Hugh Wake; who in 34 Edw. 1. was in 
g Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 12.  the Scotish Wars, so likewise in 
h Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  4 Edw. 1.  
This Hugh had by the gift 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of his Father the Lordships of Blyseworth, in Com. Northt. with divers other Lands; and left Issue Thomas his Son and Heir. Which Thomas, in 4 Edw. 3. obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 103.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Blyseworth, Cravely, and Helpeston, in Com. Northt. as also in those which he then had at Deping, in Com. Linc. But neither he, nor his Posterity, (whose chief seat hath since that time been at Blyseworth) having been Barons of this Realm, I have no more to say of them.   

Trusbut.  
THE first of this Family of whom I have seen mention, was 
a Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 173 a. n. 40.  Geffrey Fitz-payn; which Geffrey had his residence at Wartre, in that part of Yorkshire called Holderness: but of him nothing farther memorable, than that he there founded 
b Ibid. 173 b. n. 50.  a Priory of Canons-regular of S. Augustine's Order; and gave 
c Ibid. 43 a. n. 10.  to the Canons of Nostell two Bovates of Land lying in Tockwith.  
This William took 
e Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Can 〈◊〉. & Hunt.  to Wife Albreda, Daughter of ... Harecurt, one of the Coheirs to Maude de Dover (as the Descent here drawn doth show) and had 
f Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Can 〈◊〉. & Hunt.  part of her Inheritance: which Albreda calls 
g Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 43 a. n. 30.  the Canons of Scoki●k, Dominicos, Canonicos, mei Domini & mei; her and her Husband's own Canons.  
This William Trusbut was also seated 
h Ibid. 174. a. 60.  at Wartre, and left Issue three Sons; Richard, 
i Ibid.,  Geffrey 
k Ibid. 30 a. l. 50. , and Robert 
l Ibid. 173 b. n. 30. ; and three 
m Ibid. 30 a. l. 56  Daughters, Rose, Hilaria, and Agatha.  
Of which Sons, all that I have met with, is; first that Richard 
n Rot. Pip. 3 H. 2. Linc. Rot. Pip. 6 H. 2 Linc.  in 3 Henry 2. accounted to the King forty Marks for his Lands at Reibi; and that Geffrey did add so much to what his Grandfather had given to the Canons of Wartre; that he thereupon had the repute 
o Anno 1132. 32 H. 1. Monast. Anglic. 172 a. n. 20. & 173 a. n. 48.  to be the first Founder of that Religious House.  
Likewise, that Robert gave 
p Ibid. 173 ●. n. 3●.  to those Canons of Wartre, the Church of All-Saints at Melton, within his own Fee. But none of these Sons having Issue, the three Sisters became Heirs 
q Ibid. 30 a. n. 50  to the Estate; Rose 
r Ibid.  being Wife 
s Rot. de Dominabus, pu●ris & puellis de an. 32 H. 2. in Sc●c. penès Remem. R.  to Everard de Ros (a great Baron in Holderness) Hilaria 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 146 b. 13 & 53  of Robert de Budlers; and Agatha first 
u Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 12.  of ... and afterwards of 
w Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 12.  William de Albini of Belvoir (the third of that name.)  
Of which three Sisters, Hilaria departing 
x Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 10.  this life without Issue; the Lands of her Inheritance were shared 
y Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 10.  betwixt William de Ros, Grandson to Rose the eldest Sister (viz. Son of Robert, Son of Everard de Ros abovementioned) and Agatha the third Sister, Widow of William de Albini (as hath been said.) Which Agatha gave 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 1018 a. n. 10.  to the Nuns of De la pre, near Northampton, four Ox-gangs of Land; viz. two in Brandestone, and two in Falclibe; but deceasing 
a Rot. Fin. 3● H. 3. m. 8.  also without Issue; the whole at length devolved to the same William de Ros: whereupon, in 32 Hen. 3. he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Linc.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, for that whole Barony of Trusbut and Wartre.   

Traili.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Geffrey de Traili, 
Geffrey.  with William, Gilbert, and Nicholas, all Sons 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 b. n. 20.  to Albreda, second Sister 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 b. n. 20.  of Walter Espec (a great Baron in the North) were witnesses 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 b. n. 20.  to his Foundation-Charter of Rievaulx-Abbey in Com. Ebor. As also to 
d Ibid. 105. n. 50.  his Foundation of that at Kirkham in the same County. This Geffrey with Albreda his Wife, as also William and Geffrey his Sons, bestowed 
e Ibid. 100L. n. 50.  the Church of Gi●eldene on the Monks of Thorney; and in 5 Steph. gave a Fine 
f Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Leic.  to the King of two hundred Marks of Silver, two Marks of Gold, and two Coursers, for the Wardship of the Heir of Roger de Camvile, with the benefit of the Marriage of his Widow. In 22 he was amerced 
g 〈…〉  at one hundred Marks for trespassing in the King's Forests; and left Issue 
h 〈…〉  Walter his Son and Heir: likewise another Son, who became 
i 〈…〉  a Monk; one Daughter 
k 〈…〉  married, and the other 
l 〈…〉  a Nun.  
In 13 joh. this Walter upon collection of the Scutage of Scotland, paid 
m 〈…〉  forty shillings for two Knights Fees, which were of the honour of Wardon; his Barony consisting 
n 〈…〉  of nine Knights Fees. But by reason that none of his Posterity had summons to Parliament, I shall not pursue their Story any further.   

Tindale.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, there was one of this name who then held 
a 〈…〉  the Barony of Langeley, in Com. Northumb. by the service of one Knights Fee.  
To whom succeeded Adam: 
●●am.  which Adam in 6 Ric. 1. paying one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
b 〈…〉  of his Lands; and left Issue 
c 〈…〉  two Daughters and Heirs; viz. Philippe, who became the Wife 
d 〈…〉  of Adam de Bolt●by, Son and Heir of Nicholas de Bolt●by, and ...   

Wolverton.  
ABout the latter end of King Henry the First's Reign, Hamon the Son of Menfelin, being Lord of Wolverton (near Stony-Stratford, in Com. Buck.) gave 
a 〈…〉  Chaldewerdbury to the Knight's Templars: and, with the consent 
b 〈…〉  of Hamon his Son, bestowed 
c 〈…〉  on the Monks of Luffield, in Com. Northt. the Tithe of all the Bread spent in his house; upon what place soever, on his own Land, he should happen to be.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon 
d 〈…〉  the assessment of that Aid then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, this Hamon certified 
e 〈…〉  that he had fifteen Knights Fees, whereof eleven and an half were, de veteri Feoffamento: And, in 14 Hen. 2. upon collection of that Aid, paid 
f 〈…〉  ten pounds for them; which Fees, and in what particular places they lay, are expressed in the Clause-Roll of 14 Edw. 1. m. 6. in Schedula.  
Residing near the Forest, he was over bold in trespassing there, for which, in 22 Hen. 2. he paid 
g Rot. Pip. 22. H. 2. Buck. Bedf.  one hundred pounds, but shortly after he died: for in 31 Hen. 2. Hamon his Son gave 
h Rot. Pip. 31 H. ●. Buck.  two hundred Marks for Livery of his Lands. This Hamon was 
i Rot. de Dominabes, etc. tit. Buck. ●ot. 4.  paternally allied to the Earl Warren; and Nephew to William Manduit (Baron of Hans●ap●) by the Mother. Being 
k Rot. de Dominabes, etc. tit. Buck. ●ot. 4.  twenty years of age in 34 Hen. 2. and in 
l Rot. de Dominabes, etc. tit. Buck. ●ot. 4.  Ward, he was then married 
m Rot. de Dominabes, etc. tit. Buck. ●ot. 4.  by the King's appointment.  
In 6 Ric. 1. with Robert de Bullers, he gave 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebor.  three hundred Marks for their Purparties of the Lands of William and Robert Trusbut and the same year attended 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Buck.  the King in his Expedition into Normandy.  
To him succeeded William, called 
p Regist. de Luffield, ut supra.  William the Son of Hamon of Wolberinton. Which William ratified 
q Ibid.  the Grant made by his Father to the Monks of Luffield, of the Church of Thornburgh; and died 
r M. Westm. in eodem an.  in Anno 1248. (31 Hen. 3.) leaving Alan his Brother 
s Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Ba●k.  and Heir: who paying 
t Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Ba●k.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
u Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Ba●k.  of his Lands.  
To whom succeeded john 
x Ex Regist. de Luffield.  his Son and Heir; which john, in 34 Hen. 3. paid 
y Rot. Pip. 34 H. 3. Buck.  one hundred pounds also for his Relief, and had Livery 
z Rot. Pip. 34 H. 3. Buck.  of his Lands. And to him another 
a Regist. de Luffield, ut supra.  john; but, by reason that neither he, nor any of his Descendants had summons to Parliament, I shall not make farther enquiry after them.   

Bertram of Mitford.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, William Bertram, 
William.  by the consent 
* Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 203 b. n. 10.  of Hawyse his Wife; as also of Roger, Guy, William, and Richard his Sons, founded 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 203 b. n. 10.  the Priory of Brinkburne in Northumberland, for Canons-regular of S. Augustine's Order. To which William succeeded Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, who in 3 Hen. 2. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 3 H. 2. Northumbr.  a Fine of fifty Marks to the King for his Market at Mitford; and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the assessment of the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, certified 
c Lib. rub. sub tit. Northumb.  his Knight's Fees to be six and a half.  
In 18 Hen. 2. this Roger neither 
d Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb.  going himself, nor sending any Soldiers into Ireland upon that Expedition than made thither, paid 
e Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb.  six pounds ten shillings for his Scutage; and granted 
f Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 916 b. n. 50.  to Farm unto the Monks of Newminster, (near Morpeth) the Granges of Heylan, Hortune, and Pe●eric.  
To him succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir, whose Barony in 8 Ric. 1. was thus 
g Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Northumbr.  rated; viz. Gretham at thirty two shillings, Felton forty one shillings, Mir●ord forty one shillings, and Eiland ten shillings.  
This William confirmed 
h Regist. de Brinkburne penès Wil● D. Howard de Naworth Castro.  to the Canons of Brinkburne, all the Grants which William his Grandfather, and Roger his Father had made to them. Moreover, in 5 joh. he obtained 
i Cart. 5 Joh. 193.  from the King a Grant of the before-specified Manor of Felton in Northumberland, with all the Woods thereto belonging, so that it should be out of the regard of the Forest; as also that he might have free liberty of Hunting there. And, having married 
k Ex coll. R. Dodsworth.  Alice the Sister of Robert de Vmfravill, died 
l Cart. 7 Joh. n. 30. Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 7.  in 7 joh. or before: for than did the King for three hundred Marks, grant 
m Cart. 7 Joh. n. 30. Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 7.  to Peter de Brus, the Wardship of his Son and Heir, (viz. Roger) 
Roger.  with the custody of his Lands, until he should be of full age; his Barony consisting 
n Testa do Nevil sub tit. Northumbr.  of Mitsford, with its members; viz. Newton, Thorphill, Molliston, Benerig, Meldone, Idingtone, Pykeden, Aldworth, Espeley, Grange de Heylawe, Elavind with its members, scil. Merdisfen, Crikelawe, Caliddon, Donington; likewise Brinkelawe, Prestwi●, Caliddon, Aragnis, Berewic, Caldecotes, Milleburne del Nortb, Milleburne deal Such, Grange de Horton, Essex, Bokenfield, Thafriston, La Charnet; Felton cum membris, scil. Parba-Felton, Aketon, Swarland, Over-Isgar, Glenteley, and Framelington.  
Which Roger, in 17 joh. adhered 
o Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  to the Rebellious Barons then in Arms; whereupon his Castle of Mitford, and Lands, were seized 
p Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11. , and given 
q Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 13. Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 6.  by the King to Philip de Vlecotes. But shortly after (viz. upon the death of King john) returning to obedience, paying 
r Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 13. Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 6.  one hundred pounds Fine to the King, command 
s Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 13. Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 6.  was given for restitution of them again; but it seems that Philip de Vlecotes did not readily yield thereto, though divers times required; insomuch as, in 2 Hen. 3. the King directed a special Precept 
t Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 8.  to the Sheriff of Notinghamshire, charging him strictly to let Philip de Vlecotes know, that unless he did speedily restore them, he would make seizure of all his Lands in Notinghamshire, Yorkshire, and in the County Palatine of Durham. Whereupon, afterwards this Roger grew in such good esteem with the King for 
u Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 8.  his fidelity and services, that in 8 Hen. 3. he obtained 
x Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 8.  a discharge of that money which was due from him for the Scutage of Wales.  
After which, viz. in 13. Hen. 3. when 
y Claus. 13 H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  Alexander King of Scots was to come to York, there to meet King Henry; this Roger was one 
z Claus. 13 H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  of the Northern Barons who had command to attend him thither: and in 26 Hen. 3. paid 
a Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3 Northum.  thirty five Marks to the King, to be excused from attending him into Gasco●gne. Moreover, to the Canous of Brinkeburne he gave 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 204 a. n. 40, 50, & 6o.  one hundred and forty Acres of his waste-lands in Evenwode, with a large proportion of his wastes near Framelintone; as also 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 204 a. n. 40, 50, & 6o.  House-boot, Cart-boot, Plow-boot, etc. out of his Woods in the Forests. But before the end of that year, he departed 
d M. West. in▪ an. 1242. p. 606. n. 20.  this life, leaving Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir; who doing 
e Rot. Fin 30 H. 3. m. 6.  his Homage had Livery 
f Rot Fin 30 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands.  
Which Roger in 34 Hen. 3. complained 
g Claus. 34 H. 3. in dorso m. 20.  against R. de Merley, that he held plea in the County-Court, for a Market at Morpe●h, to the damage of his Market at Mitford; whereupon the King directed his Precept 
h Claus. 34 H. 3. in dorso m. 20.  to the Sheriff of Northumberland, to stop the suit, it belonging not to the cognizance of that Court.  
In 42 Hen. 3. this Roger, with other 
i Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12.  of the Northern-Barons had command 
k Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the force he could raise; and to march into Scotland, for rescuing the King of Scots then in minority (who had married 
l Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12.  the Daughter of King Henry) out of the hands of his rebellious Subjects, being by them then held 
m Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12.  in restraint. But in 48. Hen. 3. being in Arms against 
n Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  the King at Northampton, with the rest of the Rebellious Barons, and there taken 
o Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  prisoner; the King required 
p Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 14.  his Eschaetor beyond Trent, to seize his Castle of Mitford, and all other his Lands in Northumberland; and committed them to the custody of William de Valence.  
This Roger sold 
q Monast Angli●. Vol. 2. 916 b. n. 50.  to the Monks of Newminster, the Granges of Heyton, Hortune, and Peteric, formerly demised to them by Roger 
Roger.  his Ancestor; and ratified 
r Ibid.  that Grant to them which Peter the Parson of Mi●ford had formerly made.  
To him succeeded another Roger, 
Roger.  who departing 
s Esc. 5 E●● n. 30.  this life in 5. Edw. 2. left one sole Daughter and Heir 
t Esc. 5 E●● n. 30.  called Agnes; which Agnes dying 
u Ibid.  without Issue, the Issue of his four Sisters became her Heirs 
x Ibid;  viz. 
y Ibid.  William Fitz-williams, Son of William, Son of Thomas Fitz-williams, Lord of Elmeley and Sprotborough, in Com. Ebor. who married Agnes the eldest of them; Philip Dar●y, Son of Norman Dar●y, Son of ... Dar●y, and Isabella his Wife, the second Sister; Elias de Penulbury, the Son of Christian de Ros the third Sister; and Gilbert de Aton, Son of Isabella, Daughter of Ada de Ver the fourth Sister.   

Bertram of Bothall.  
IN 12 Hen. 2. upon 
a Lib. 〈…〉 North●●th.  that assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, Richard Bertram 
Richard.  certified 
* Lib. 〈…〉 North●●th.  his Knight's Fees which he then held, de veteri Feoffamento, to be three in number.  
This Richard confirmed 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 336 a. n. 60.  to the Monks of Tinemouth, two Sheaves out of his Lordship of Bothall, which they had 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 336 a. n. 60.  of the gift of his Ancestors: and in 8. Ric. 1. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 8 Ric. ●. Northumb●.  to the King ten Marks for Licence to marry his Daughter to whom he should think fit. To him succeeded Robert; 
Robert.  who in 2 joh. upon collection 
e Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Northumb.  of the second and third Scutage of King Ric. 1. paid 
f Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Northumb.  six pounds, and gave 
g Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Northumb.  to the Monks of Newminster certain Lands called Forum.  
This Robert held the Barony of Bothall of the King in Capite, by the service 
h Testa de Nevil Northumbr.  of three Knights Fees, as his Ancestors had formerly done, de veteri Feoffamento; and left Issue Richard 
i Pat. 4. Joh m. 8.  his Son and Heir, who being in minority 
k Pat. 4. Joh m. 8.  at the death of his Father; scil. in 4 joh. was committed 
l Pat. 4. Joh m. 8.  to the Guardianship (together with his Lands) of Robert de Tebevill. But afterwards, scil. in 17 joh. taking 
m Claus. 17 Joh. m. 5.  part with the Rebellious Barons, his Lands were given by 
n Claus. 17 Joh. m. 5.  the King to Richard de Lok.  
To this Robert succeeded Roger (another Son of the last mentioned Richard) which Roger, 
Roger.  in 23 Hen. 3. paying 
o Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m. 2.  fifty pounds for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3. m. 2.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; his Barony consisting 
q Testa de N●vill Northumbr.  of the Lordship of B●thall, with its members; scil. Weteworth, Newmore, Deggisworth, Heburne, Funtotier, Tirthington, Erdisdon, and Langerst, with its members; viz. More and Estngden.  
In 35 Hen. 3. this Roger obtained a Charter 
r Cart. 35 H. 3. m. 6.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Bothall, and Heburne, in Com. Northumb. And in 36 Hen. 3. was fined 
s Rot. Pip. 36 H. 3. Northum.  at sixty Marks for Hunting in the King's Forests. Moreover, in 42 Hen. 3. amongst 
t Claus. 4● H. 3. in dorso m. 1ST  other the Barons of the North, he had command 
u Claus. 4● H. 3. in dorso m. 1ST  from the King to prepare himself with all his power, and to march into Scotland, for rescuing the King of that Realm (who had married 
x Claus. 4● H. 3. in dorso m. 1●  King Henry the Third's Daughter) out of the hands of his rebellious Subjects: and departed 
y Esc. 46 H. 3. n. 17.  this life in 46 Hen. 3. leaving Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir 
z Esc. 46 H. 3. n. 17.  nineteen years of age.  
Which Robert had Issue 
a Claus. ● E. 2. m. 7.  Roger, who died 
b Claus. ● E. 2. m. 7.  in his life time; and he another Robert, who in 28 Edw. 1. upon the death of Robert 
Roger.  his Grandfather, was found 
c Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 82.  to be thirteen years of age.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 2 Edw. 3. making proof 
d Claus. 2. E. 2. m. 7.  of his age, and doing his Homage had Livery 
e Claus. 2. E. 2. m. 7.  of his Lands: and died 
f Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 39  in 8 Edw. 3. leaving Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir 
g Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 39  twelve years of age; who making proof 
h Claus. 2. E. ●. m. 23.  of his age in 2 Edw. 3. had also Livery 
i Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 23.  of his Lands.  
This last mentioned Robert, took to Wife 
k Rot. Fin. 2 E. 3. m. 10.  Margaret, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Constance, the Wife of William de Felton; and in 17 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
l Pat. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Bothall. Moreover, in 19 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
m Rot. Fin. 19 E. 3. m. 23.  Sheriff of Northumberland, and Governor of the Castle of Newcastle upon Tine. And the next ensuing year, upon 
n ●●od. Neust. p. 11●. n. 40.  that Invasion of David King of Scotland, with a powerful Army joined 
o ●●od. Neust. p. 11●. n. 40.  with the rest of the Northern Barons in giving, them Battle near Durham; where they obtained a glorious Victory (and took 
p ●●od. Neust. p. 119. n. 40.  David their King prisoner.) But shortly after this, having the custody 
q Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  of Malculine Flemyng (a Scot) committed to his charge, he permitted 
r Claus. 21 E▪ 3. p. 2. m. 33.  him to escape; for which respect his Lands were seized 
s Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  by the King: but not long after, viz. in 21 Edw. 3. through the intercession 
t Claus. 21 E▪ 3. p. 2. m. 33.  of Henry Earl of Lancaster, he had restitution 
u Claus. 21 E▪ 3. p. 2. m. 33.  of them again; and for his good service 
x 〈…〉  in the taking of William Douglas in the Battle of Durham, obtained 
y 〈…〉  an Annuity of two hundred Marks per Annum, during his life, out of the King's Customs in the Port of Newcastle upon Tine.  
This Robert died 
z 〈…〉  ... leaving Issue one sole Daughter 
a 〈…〉  and Heir called Helen, who became the Wife 
b 〈…〉  of Sir Robert Ogle Knight.   

Ros or Roos of Hamlake.  
THat the Ancestor of this great and noble Family, viz. Peter, 
Peter.  did originally assume his surname in the time of King Henry the First, from that Lordship in 
* In the Fast● Riding of 〈◊〉.  Holderness called Ros, where he than had his Residence, needeth not to be doubted.  
This Peter gave 
a 〈…〉  to the Abbey of S. Mary's in York, the Church of Gilling in Ridale; and wedded 
b 〈…〉  Adeline, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to the famous Walter Espec; Founder 
c 〈…〉  (inter alia) of the Abbey of Ri●vaulx in Yorkshire; in which Monastery he had 
d 〈…〉  Sepulture, and left Issue 
e 〈…〉  Robert.  
Which Robert, in 3 Hen. 2. gave 
f 〈…〉  to the King a thousand Marks of Silver, for Livery of those Lands of Walter Espec of his Mother Adeline's Inheritance; and was a special Benefactor 
g 〈…〉  to the Knight's Templars, as appears by his gif● unto them of Waleford, with the Advowson of the Church and Mills thereto belonging; as also of Hulfyngore, with the Wood and Mill; and likewise of all his Lands in cattle, with divers Tenements in York, situate in the street called Conyng-street; and moreover of his Manors of S. Iohn's-Mount and Ribstane, with the Advowson of the Church of Ribstane; at which place those Templars Founded a Preceptory for such of their Fraternity, as they should think fit to dispose of into those Northern parts. 
〈◊〉   
This Robert de Ros took 
h 〈…〉  to Wife Sibyl the Daughter of ... de Valoines (who surviving him, was married 
i 〈…〉  to Ralph de Albini) by whom he left Issue Everard 
k Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. ut supra.  his Son and Heir; which Everard being 
l Lib. rub. in Scac●. Eboracse.  in minority at his Father's death, and in Ward 
m Lib. rub. in Scac●. Eboracse.  to Ranulph de Glanvill; in 12 Hen. 2. held 
n Lib. rub. in Scac●. Eboracse.  of the King eight Knights Fees and an half: and in 14 Hen. 2. upon collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, answered 
o Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Everwics.  one hundred and twelve shillings for those which were the veteri Feoffamento, and xxxj s. ● d. for what he had de novo.  
In 22 Hen. 2. this Everard paid 
p Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Everwics.  a Fine to the King of five hundred twenty six pounds for his Lands: and in 
q Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Everwics.  26 Hen. 2. one hundred pounds more, to have Possession of those which the Earl of Albemarle then held.  
To the Canons of Bridlington in Yorkshire, he gave 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 163 b. 1. 29.  the Church of Attingwic; and to 
s Ibid. 916 b. 1. 64.  the Monks of Newminster (near Morpeth in Northumberland) the Grange of Strattion. And having married 
t Rot. de Dominabus pue●is & puelli● in Scace. penès Remem. Regis. Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  Rose, one of the Daughters and Heirs of William Trusbut (of (Wartre in Holderness) died before the 32 year of King Henry the Second Reign, leaving her a young Widow (for 
u Rot. de Dominabu●, etc. ut supra.  she was at that time but thirty four years of age) and two Sons surviving; whereof the eldest was 
w Rot. de Dominabu●, etc. ut supra.  then thirteen years of age, and called 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 728 a. l. 61. Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 30 a. 54.  Robert, 
Robert 2.  with the addition 
y Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 728. l. 61.  of Furfan: 
Furfan.  which Robert in 2 Ric. 1. gave to the King a Fine 
* Rot. Fin. 2 R. 1. Everwics.  of a thousand Marks for Livery of his Lands.  
But after this, scil. in 8. Ric. 1. being 
z M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  with the King in Normandy, he was committed 
a M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  to the custody of Hugh de Chaumont (a great Favourite to the King of France, and taken prisoner in a skirmish betwixt the English and French) for what offence appears not; with special charge, that he should keep him as safe as his own life: whereupon Chaumont trusted 
b M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  William de Spiney with him; who being corrupted with bribes and fair promises, let him escape 
c M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  out of the Castle of Bonville: but thereby he got nothing, for King Richard compelled 
d M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  him to pay the price he intended to set his Redemption at, viz. 
* Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Everwics.  a thousand and two hundred Marks; and caused 
e M. Paris▪ in an. 1196 p. 182. n. 10.  Spiney to see the Gallows for his breach of Trust. Howbeit, from King john he found more favour; for, in the first year of his Reign, he gave 
f Cart. 1 Joh. m. 29. n. 86.  him the whole Barony of Walter Espec (his great Grandmother's Father) to enjoy in as large and ample a manner, as he the said Walter ever held it. Soon after which, being sent 
* R. Hoved. 461 b.  (together with the Bishop of Durham, and divers other great men) unto William King of Scotland with Letters of safe conduct to bring him into England unto King john; he attended him 
† Ibid. n. 30.  to Lincoln, where he swore Fealty to King john, upon the Cross of Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, in the sight of all the people. Afterwards this Robert incurring that King's displeasure, in 6 joh. command 
g Claus. 6 Joh. m. 6.  was given to the Sheriffs of Yorkshire, Linc. Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland, to seize all his Lands, which lasted not long; for within two years after (viz. in 8. joh.) the Sheriffs of Yorkshire and Rutland received 
h Calus. 8 Joh. m. 3.  Precepts to make Livery unto him of the Lands of Robert de Meinill, which were of his Fee: and the same year granted 
i Ibid. m. 2●  to him a Market at his Manor of Altewas, in Com-Northumb.  
Moreover, in 11 joh. he obtained an immunity 
k Cart. antiq. K. n. 38.  for all his Deme●n Lands, to be exempt from any service to the County, or Hundred-Courts.  
And not long after took 
l Claus. ●4 Joh. m. 9 Pat. 14 Joh. m. 6.  upon him the habit of Religion, whereupon the custody of all he had, viz. Werke-Castle, with his whole Barony, was committed 
m Claus. 24 joh. m. 9 Pat. 14 joh. m. 6.  to Philip de Vlcote, (scil. 15 Maii, 14 joh) But therein he did not long continue (as it seems) for in january following, the Shreevalty of Cumberland, and the Forest there, were committed 
n Pat. 14 Joh. m. 3.  to his custody; so also 
o Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Cumbr.  in 16 joh.  
Being one of the Barons which adhered to the King in the sixteenth of his troublesome Reign; he joined 
p Pat. 16. Joh. m. 7.  with those who then stood loyal, in giving safe conduct to all such as came to London, upon relaxation of the Interdict for making their Peace with the King; and obtained a Grant 
q Ibid.  of the Manors of Seureby, Karletone, and Up-Richleby in Cumberland, to enjoy 
r Ibld.  until he should recover his own Lands in Normandy. But this favour did not oblige him, as it seems; for the next ensuing year, upon signification made by the King unto john, Constable of Che●●er, and some others, that 
s Pat. 17. Joh. m. 4.  he did not so much desire to get money from those who were against him, as to have their faithful service; he gave command, that if this Robert de Ros, and those other Barons whom he there names, did give security for their fidelity, that then they should have safe conduct to come to him.  
It was then (indeed) high time, that the King should require this from him; for being Governor 
t Ibid. m. 10.  of Carlisse, he refused to deliver it upon demand: which occasioned a second 
u Ibid. m. 10.  message to him, with promise of safe conduct to himself, and all he should bring with him, in case he would come.  
But this fair invitation prevailed nothing; for it is evident 
w M. Paris in an. 1215. p. 253. n. 50. & 254. n. 10, 20, & 30.  that he became one of the chief of those adverse Barons, who met in an hostile manner at Stanford, in Easter week, Anno 1215. (17 joh.) and thence marched to Brackley; and by and by laid Siege to Northampton with a mighty Army. As also one 
x Lel. col. Vol. 1. p. 362.  of those, who in the time of that notable Rebellion, shared the rule of the whole Kingdom amongst themselves; whereupon he had 
y Lel. col. Vol. 1. p. 362.  the Government of Northumberland for his part. Likewise, after the great Charter, and Charter of the Forest at Runnemede were sealed, he was one of the chief that undertook 
z M. Paris p. 262. n. 10, & 20.  to compel the King to the observation thereof, in case he should offer to recede.  
Nevertheless, upon the death of King john, he approved himself firm and faithful to King Henry the Third: whereupon, in 2 Hen. 3. the King directed his Precept 
a Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 3. videses etiam Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 22.  to the Sheriff of Cumberland, to give him Possession of the Manors of Seureby, 〈◊〉, and Hup-Buttesby (which had been formerly granted to him by King john) until he should recover his own Lands in Normandy. And in 8 H. 3. discharged him 
b Rot. Pip. SH. 3. Northumb.  from payment for two Knights Fees in Northumberland, upon collecting of the Scutage of Montgomery; moreover, in 10 Hen. 3. he granted 
c Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 13.  him a market at his Manor of Bowelton, in Com. Northumb.  
This is that Robert two Founded 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  the Castles of Helmessey (alias Hamlake) in Yorkshire, and of 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  work in Northumberland; and married 
f Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  Isabella Daughter of William, surnamed Leo King of Scotland; by whom he had Issue 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  two Sons, William and Robert, unto which William, he gave 
h Ibid. b.  that his Castle of Helmestey, as also the Patronage of the Monasteries of Kirkham, Rievault, and Wardon: and to 
i Ibid. Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 5.  Robert the Castle of work, with a Barony in Scotland, to be held of the said William his Brother by military service. And having confirmed 
k Monast Anlic. Vol. 1. 728 a. n. 60.  to the Knight's Templars the Lordship of Ri●stan, which his Father gave unto them; and, moreover, bestowed 
l Monast Anglic. Vol. 2. 348 a. n. 20.  upon them the Town of Braunceby, he himself became 
m Monast Anglic. Vol. ●. 728 b.  one of that Order, in which habit departing 
n Ibid.  this life in 11 Hen. 3. he was buried 
o Ibid.  at London, in the Temple-Church there, William his Son and Heir being then of full age; who doing 
p Rot. F●● 11 H. 3. m. 11. Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Everwick.  his Homage, and giving security 
q Rot. F●● 11 H. 3. m. 11. Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Everwick.  for the payment of an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
r Rot. F●● 11 H. 3. m. 11. Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Everwick.  of his Lands.  
This William taking part with his Father and the other Rebellious Barons against King john, 
William 1.  was made prisoner for what he then acted; but for a Fine 
s Pat. 16 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. ●.  of thirty Marks, again released in 16 joh. and the next ensuing year had Letters 
t Pat. 17 〈◊〉 m. 11.  of Protection for his safe coming to the King: howbeit, flying out in 18 joh. he was constrained to compound 
u Pat. 18 Joh. p. 1. m. 2.  for his redemption at an higher rate; viz. five hundred Marks, for the payment whereof his Son and Nephew were made Hostages, 
w Pat. 18 Joh. p. 1. m. 2.  and he thereupon sent 
x Pat. 18 Joh. p. 1. m. 2.  to the Pope's Legate for Absolution.  
Nevertheless, as soon as he discerned an opportunity, he flew out again, joining 
y M. Paris in an. 1217. p. 236. n. ●0.  ●●●h the rest of the Rebellious Barons, on the behalf of Lewes, Son to the King of France, who gave Battle to King Henry the Third at Lincoln, in the first year of his Reign, and was there taken 
z M. Paris in an. 1217. p. 236. n. ●0.  prisoner; but he did not not long continue in restraint, for within four months after, command 
a Pat. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  was given to Robert de Vipount, to deliver him up to Robert de Ros his Father; forasmuch as Roger le Bigod Earl of Norfolk, the Earl Ferrer, Peter Fitz-Herbert, and ... Harecourt, had obliged themselves by their own Lands; that in case he should be put to his redemption, they would acquit him; unless he were discharged by virtue of those Articles of Peace that were made betwixt King Henry the Third, and Lewes of France, in the presence of William Martial, Earl of Pembroke, and others. After which time he stood firm to the King: for in the third year of his Reign he was 
b Claus. 3 H. 〈◊〉 in dorso m. 4.  with him in his Army at Newarke. Likewise in 5 Hen. 3. he accounted 
c Rot. Pip. 5 H. 3. 〈◊〉 & Do●●t.  for two hundred and sixteen pounds, and one Mark, which he had received to the King's use for redemption of prisoners; and in 14 Hen. 3. was in 
d Pat. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  Britanny in his service.  
In 25. Hen. 3. he, together with Agatha Trusbut, gave 
e Rot. Pip. 〈◊〉 H. 3. Linc.  a Fine of fifty pounds, as a Relief due for those Lands which descended to them by Inheritance, upon the death of Hilaria Trusbut (Sister to Rose, who was Grandmother to this William.)  
In 26 Hen. 3. 
f M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. & 〈◊〉 n. 30.  being with the King in Gascoign, and having 
g M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. 〈◊〉 n. 30.  no competent support for longer continuance in his service there, he freely offered 
h M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. & 〈◊〉 n. 30.  his Lands in Pawn to the King, in case he would supply him with money there: which the King refused 
i M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. & 〈◊〉 n. 30.  to do. Whereupon being necessitated to return thence; the King commanded his Lands to be seized 
k M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. & 〈◊〉 n. 30. : which injurious act was so much resented by Richard Earl of Cornwall (the King's Brother) and some other of the Nobles, that they all forsook 
l M. Paris in an. 12●● p. 595. ●. 50. & 〈◊〉 n. 30.  the King, and came back into England.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he accounted 
m Rot. 〈◊〉 29 H. 3. 〈◊〉  iv l. xij s. uj d. for his Lands in Lincolnshire, upon that Aid then collected for marrying of the King's eldest Daughter; viz. for four Fees, an half, and the eighth part; and forty shillings for two Fees in 
n Ibid 〈◊〉.  Northumberland. And likewise in 
o Ibid. 〈◊〉  Yorkshire xj l. xij s. uj d. for five Fees, a fourth, and twenty fifth part. As also for three Fees, and a third part of the Fee of Trusbus; and two Fees, an eighth, and twelfth part of the moiety of the Fees of Wartre: And moreover two Marks and an half for the moiety of the Fees of Hilaria Trusbut (whose Heir he was) which were required in Lincolnshire.  
And in 31 Hen. 3. did 
p Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 8.  his Homage, as Cousin and Heir to Agatha Trusbut abovementioned, for one Knights Fee which she held of the King in Lincolnshire; and paying 
q Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 8.  the Relief for the same, had Livery thereof. Moreover, in 32 Hen. 3. he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 32 H. 3. Linc.  an hundred pounds' Relief for the moiety of the Barony of Trusbut, as Heir to the same Agatha.  
In 37 Hen. 3. he offered 
s Claus. 37 H. 3. in dorso ●. 6.  his service to the King, to attend him into Gascoigne: and in 38 Hen. 3. gave 
t Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Linc.  nine pounds, five shillings Aid, for his Fees in Lincolnshire, at the making of the King's eldest Son Knight (viz. for four Fees, an half, and an eighth part) so also for 
u Rot. Pip. 40 H. 3. Northum.  two Knights Fees in Northumberland.  
In 42 Hen. 3. upon 
x Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12.  the restraint of Alexander the Third, King of Scots (by his own Subjects) this William, and Robert his Son, had summons 
y Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12.  to march (with other of the Northern Barons) into Scotland, with Horse and Arms, for his deliverance: and the same year had summons 
z Ibid. m. 10. in. dorso.  (with others) to come to Chester, on the Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, to march against Lewelin Prince of Wales, who had then made divers inroads upon the Marches.  
And departing this life before the end of that year, lest Issue by Lucia 
a 〈…〉  his Wife (daughter 
b 〈…〉  to Reginald Fitz-piers of Blewleveny in Wales) Robert 
c 〈…〉  his Son and Heir; and was buried 
d 〈…〉  in the midst of the Choir of Kirkham Priory before the high Altar.  
Which Robert 
Robert 3.  married Isabella, the Daughter and Heir to William de Albini, Lord of Belvoir, long before his Father's death, whilst she was in Ward to the King; as it seems 
e 〈…〉  by that Mandate bearing date at Windsor, 17 Maii, 28 Hen. 3. directed to Bernard de Savay, and Hugh Giffard, for delivering her unto the said Robert her Husband, but not without a round composition (as I guess:) for it appears, that both he and his Wife in 32 Hen. 3. were debtors 
f 〈…〉  to the King in no less than the sum of 3285 l. xiij s. iv d. and a Palfrey; of which sum, the King was then pleased to accept by two hundred Marks a year, until it should be all paid.  
In 42 Hen. 3. this Robert answered 
g 〈…〉  for four Knights Fees, an half, and eighth part in Lincolnshire; and for 
h 〈…〉  five Knights Fees, two thirds, a twelfth, and a twentieth part in Yorkshire: as also, for ten Fees of Trusbut, and four Fees, a fourth and third part of Wa●●●e, partly of his own, and partly of those that descended to him from Agatha Trusbut beforementioned.  
In this 42 year he had likewise summons 
i 〈…〉  (with his Father) to march with Horse and Arms into Scotland, for the delivering of Alexander the Third King of Scotland, out of the hands of his Rebellious Subjects: As also 
k 〈…〉  to come to Chester, in like sort accoutred, to resist the hostile Incursions of Lewelin Prince of Wales; and being 
l 〈…〉  there accordingly, had 
m 〈…〉  Scutage of all his Tenants, who held of him by military service, after the rate of forty shillings for each Knights Fee.  
But after this, viz. in 48 Hen. 3. taking part with the Rebellious Barons (amongst 〈◊〉 he was one of the chief) after that fatal 〈◊〉 of Lewes, where the King and Prince were made prisoners; the Prince was by them committed 
n H. Knight. 2452. n. 10.  to his custody, whereupon he had the guard 
o H. Knight. 2452. n. 10.  of him in the Castle of Hereford; and stood in so high esteem with them, that amongst others, he had summons 
p Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso.  to that Parliament; which, in 49 Hen. 3. (all being in the their power) they then called in the King's name. For which respect, after that signal Victory obtained against them, in the Battle of Evesham, (by means of Prince Edward's happy escape) his Lands were extended. 
q Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  But, being admitted to Composition, by virtue of that favourable Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth; in 51 Hen. 3. he raised 
r Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 28.  a new embatelled-wall about the Castle of Belvoi●, whereof he stood possessed in right of Isabella his Wife. And departing this life upon 
s Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 328 b. l. 31.  the xuj Cal. of june, Anno 1285. (13 Edw. 1.) had sepulture 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 328 b. l. 31.  for his Body in the Priory of kirkham, under 
u Ibid. l. 15.  a Marble Tomb on the Southside the Choir; and for his Bowels, before 
x Ibid. l. 31.  the high Altar at Belvoir, towards the Southside of the Choir; being then seized 
y Esc. 13 E. 1. n. 24.  of the Castle and Manor of Hamlake in Yorkshire, in his own right; and of the 
z Esc. 13 E. 1. n. 24.  Manors of Stoke-Daubeni, in Com. Northt. Orston, Offington Wragby, Beuver, Botelesford and Redmyld, in Com. Linc. & Leic. in right of the said Isabella; leaving 
a Ibid.  William de Ros his Son and Heir, thirty years of age; as also Robert a younger Son, and Isabella a Daughter, married 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. 149 a. 60.  to Walter de Fauconberge: which William doing 
c Rot. Fin. 13 E. 1. m. 7.  his Homage the same year, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 13 E. 1. m. 7.  of all those Lands.  
Of which Isabella (his Wife) I farther find, that in 15 E. 1. she paid 
e Rot. Pip. 15 E. 1. Linc.  two thousand, two hundred 74 pounds, eleven shillings halfpenny, to the King, of her Husband's debt; and departing 
f Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 328 b. n. 30.  this life in the year 1301. (29 Edw. 1.) was buried 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 328 b. n. 30.  in the Hospital at newsted near Stanford.  
I come now to William de Res, 
William 2.  Son and Heir to the said Robert and Isabell. This William took to Wife 
h Ibid. 728. b. l. 16. Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 20. l. 5.  Maude, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of john de Vaux, by whom he had 
i Claus. 16 E. 1. in dorso m. 9 in cedul●.  the Manor of Freston, and Lands in Boston, in Com. Linc. as also the Manor of Hackford, with the Market of Re●ham, belonging to the said Manor of Hackford; and the moities of the Manors of Ha●r, Cley, and Hocton, all in Norfolk. Likewise Lands in Wyset in Suffolk, of fourteen pounds Rend: the moiety of a certain Message called Blauch-Apleton, in the City of London, with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Cley and 〈…〉 in Norfolk; and divers Knights Fees to the number of nineteen or thereabous. So also 
k Rot. Pip. 16 E. 1. de Escaetis ultra Trentam.  Lands in 〈◊〉, Meleburne, Torweyt, Wichton S●●upton, 〈◊〉, and Huthum; and likewise the Manor of Ros, all in the County of York.  
In 19 Edw. 1. he was 
l M. West●●. in an. 1291.  Competitor (with divers other) for the Crown of Scotland, in respect of his descent from Isabella, his great Grandmother, Daughter to William King of Scotland. And in 22 Edw. 1. one of those who had summons 
m Rot. Vasc● 22 E. 1. m. 8.  to attend the King wherever he then should be, to advise upon his urgent Affairs relating to Gas●●igne, as it seems; as also 
n Ibid. m. 7.  to march with him in person in his Army thither, for relief of that Province then invaded by the King of France.  
And as in these services against the French and 〈◊〉, he had amply manifested his fidelity to the King, so did 
o An 1296. 24 E. 1. Ypod. Neustr. p. 80. n. 10, & 20. H. Knight. col. 2478. n. 60. & col. 2479.  he against the Scots, at such time as his Kinsman Robert de Ros, than Lord of the Castle of work upon tweed, in Northumberland, did most perfidiously confederate himself with them, in order to the Invasion of England, in Anno 1296. (24 Edw. 1) for no sooner was he aware 
p An 1296. 24 E. 1. Ypod. Neustr. p. 80. n. 10, & 20. H. Knight. col. 2478. n. 60. & col. 2479.  of that his Kinsman's intended defection, but he addressed himself to the King then at Newcastle upon Tine, and discovering 
q An 1296. 24 E. 1. Ypod. Neustr. p. 80. n. 10, & 20. H. Knight. col. 2478. n. 60. & col. 2479.  the same unto him, desired some assistance to defend the Castle of Werke abovementioned: which being granted, and a party of a thousand men sent 
r An 1296. 24 E. 1. Ypod. Neustr. p. 80. n. 10, & 20. H. Knight. col. 2478. n. 60. & col. 2479.  to him for that purpose; the Scots having notice that they quartered in a certain Village called Prestfen, entered England by night, with a great power, and slew 
s An 1296. 24 E. 1. Ypod. Neustr. p. 80. n. 10, & 20. H. Knight. col. 2478. n. 60. & col. 2479.  the most of them. But the King hearing thereof, and advancing from Newcastle, soon possessed himself of that Fort; and so highly esteemed of this William for his fidelity to him; that though he 
t Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 14.  continued him to the next year following in Gascoigne in his service; yet he still trusted 
u Pat. 25 E. 1. p. 1. m. 19  him with the Castle of work, and gave him leave to depute 
x Pat. 25 E. 1. p. 1. m. 19  his Brother Robert de Ros, to be his Lieutenant-Governour there during his absence.  
Being again in England, he was 
y Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  the year following in the Scotch Expedition then made, and of the Retinue of Ralph de Monthermer, where he continued 
z Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m. 17.  the whole year next after his Retainer, Isabella his Mother being still living; who in that year had Free-warren granted 
a Cart. 27 E. 1. n. 3.  to her at Botelesford and Redmyld, in Com. Leic. Wollesthorp, in Com. Linc. and Orston, in Com. Nott. which Isabella died 
b Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 34.  in 29 Edw. 1. this William her Son and Heir being then forty years of age; and was buried 
c Monast. Angic. Vol. 1. l 34.  at newsted, near Stanford, Anno 1301. (30 Edw. 1.)  
Of Robert his Brother I farther find that he was 
d Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  in that Scotch Expedition, in Anno 26 Edw. 1. So also 
e Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  in that of 29 Edw. 1  
To this William de Ros, Son of Robert and Isabella, it was, that King Edward the First for 
f ● Cart. 30 E. 1. n. 45.  his good services in the Wars of Gascoigne, granted 
g Cart. 30 E. 1. n. 45.  the Castle of work, with the Appurtenances, whereof he had been Governor, as is before expressed: which Castle, by the Rebellion of Robert de Ros, of work, came to the Crown (as hath been already observed.) And likewise 
h Cart. 29 E. 1. n. 17.  Freewarr●n there; as also at Linton, and Ros, in Com. Ebor. Freston, in Com. Linc. and Stoke-Daubeny, in Com. Northt.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was 
i Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 7.  again in another Scotch Expedition: so also 
k Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 13.  in 34 Edw. 1. being then of the Retinue of Adomare de Valence. In 1 Edw. 2. with Robert de Vnfranvill, Earl of Angos, and Henry Beaumond, he was constituted 
l Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 2. m. 5. Rot. S●oc. 2 E. 2. m. 14.  the King's Lieutenant in Scotland, betwixt Barwic and the River of Forth, as also in the Marches of Anandale, Carryk, and Galloway. And though this Lieutenancy was conferred 
m Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m. 11.  upon john de Segrave the next following year, yet he continued 
n Ibid. m. 6. Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 11.  still in Scotland in that King's service.  
After this, scil. in 7 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 10.  (with john de Mowbray and others) Warden of the West-marches of Scotland: and in 8 Edw. 2. received another command 
p Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  from the King to come to Newcastle upon Tine, well accoutred with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots.  
To the several Parliaments in 23, and 30 Edw. 1. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Edw. 2. he had 
q Claus. de iisdem annis in dorso.  summons. And in 10 Edw. 2. did again receive command 
r Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 3.  from the King to come to Newcastle upon Tine, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots: in which year he died 
s Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 ●. l. 10.  and lieth buried 
t Monast Angl. Vol. 1. 728 ●. l. 10.  in the Priory of Kirkham, under a Marble Tomb, on the North-side of the Choir, leaving 
u Claus. 10 E. 2. m. 〈◊〉 Rot fin. 10 E. 2. m. 15.  William his Son and Heir then of full age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Claus. 10 E. 2. m 〈◊〉 Rot fin. 10 E. 2. m. 15.  of all his Lands: as also john a younger Son, of whom I shall speak anon. And likewise Anne a daughter, Wife 
y Pat. 26. E. ●. m. 18.  to Pain Tipetot (Son of Robert de Tipetot) a Baron of Parliament in King Edward the Second time.  
But Maude de Vaux his Wife 
z Monast. Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 20. a. , Daughter and Coheir of john de Vaux, lieth buried 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 19 l. 16.  in the Priory of Pentney, in Norfolk, of the foundation of Robert de Vaux her Ancestor.  
This William 
William 3●  in 4 Edw. 2. his Father being then living, and in Scotland, was 
b Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 11.  in that Expedition than made thither: and soon after the Livery of his Lands, had a Confirmation 
c Cart. 10 E. 2. n. 44.  of the Castle of work, formerly granted to William his Father, (by reason of the forfeiture of▪ Robert his Kinsman beforementioned.) The next ensuing year he was constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners with W. Archbishop of York, and others, to treat of Peace betwixt the King and Robert de Brus, who then assumed the title of King of Scotland. About which time he came to an agreement with the King for the Castle of work, viz. to grant it to the King in exchange for other Lands; and in accomplishment thereof, did by his Deed 
e Claus. 11 E. 2. in dorso m. 20. , bearing date at York, 25 September, pass it to the King, his Heirs and Successors, with all the Knights Fees thereto belonging; excepting the Patronage of such Cells as did belong to the Priory of Kirkham, and Hospital of Boulton; in lieu of Lands and Rents of the yearly value of four hundred Marks, betwixt the Rivers of Thames and Teyse, to be granted to him by the King, before the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist than next ensuing.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  again in Scotland upon that King's service. In 18 Edw. 2. he went 
g Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. m. 8.  into Gascoigne, in that Expedition then made. In 1 Edw. 3. he had 
h Claus. ● E. 3. p. ●. m 5.  the Shreevalty of Yorkshire: and in 2 Edw. 3. was made 
i Rot. Fin. 2 E. 3. ●. 8.  Governor of the Castle of Werke.  
In 7 Edw. 3. he was 
k Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 31.  in another Expedition to Scotland.  
In 11 Edw. 3. by his humble Petition 
l Claus. 11 E. 3. m. 7.  representing to the King; That whereas he had received a command from King Edward the Second to attend him at Coventry; thence to march with him against the Scots, who had in an hostile mander invaded this Realm: and that, being then at his Manor of Freston in Lincolnshire, he hasted to him with all his men at Arms, divers Hoblers, and some Foot-soldiers accordingly, and had received no more than the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, towards his charges in that Expedition; the King, by his Precept 
m Ibid.  directed to the Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer, bearing date the 18th of December the same year; commanded, that the remainder due to him for his expenses in that service, should be forthwith paid. And the next ensuing year granted 
n Pat. 12 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 38.  unto him a certain Tower in the City of London, built by King Edward the Second; and adjoining to the River of Thames, near to a place called Baynards-Castle, to hold to him the said William and his Heirs, as Appurtenant to his Castle of Hamlake in Yorkshire, by the service of a Rose, to be yearly paid at the Exchequer, upon the Feast-day of the Nativity of S. john Baptist for ever.  
In 14 Edw. 3. upon advertisement that the Scots intended another Invasion, he received a straight command 
o Rot. Scoc. 14 E. 3. m. 3.  from the King, dated 25 Sept. that he should forthwith repair to his Castle of Hamlake, and there remain the whole ensuing Winter with all his men, fitly arrayed for the defence of those Northern parts. And in 16 Edw. 3. the King purposing 
p Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  an Expedition into France with a Royal Army, sent his Letters 
q Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  unto this William (amongst others) bearing date 20 December, to furnish him with twenty men at Arms, and twenty Archers well arrayed; who were to take shipping at Portsmouth upon the first of March, than next ensuing, upon such terms as the King should agree with others that had the like Letters.  
At which time being in Britanny, after some fruitless 
r Froissard. f. 48. a.  assaults made upon the City of Nantes, he was 
s Froissard. f. 48. a.  one of those whom the King left there with six hundred men at Arms, and two hundred Archers to maintain the Siege.  
And in 17 Edw. 3. had command 
t Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso m. 16.  to provide the like number of men at Arms, and Archers, for those Wars of France.  
This William was summoned 
u Claus. de 〈◊〉 an. in dorso.  to Parliament in the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 of Edw. 2. So likewise to all the Parliaments of King Edward the Third, from the first, to the sixteenth year of his Reign inclusive: 
〈◊〉 1342.  and took to Wife 
x Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 20. Claus 12. E. 3. m. 5. Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. ●. 8. Esc. 12. E. 3. n. 44.  Margery, the eldest of the Sisters and Coheirs of Giles de Badlesmere (of Ledes-Castle in Kent) a great Baron of that time, by whom he had Issue 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 20. Claus 12. E. 3. m. 5. Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. ●. 8. Esc. 12. E. 3. n. 44.  two Sons; viz. William and Thomas, and two Daughters, Margaret and Maude: and departing 
z Monast. Angl. ut supra.  this life the 16th of February, in the year 1342. (17 Edw. 3.) was buried 
a Monast Angl. ut supra.  in the Priory of Kirkham, under a fair Tomb of Stone, on the Southside the high Altar; leaving William his Son and Heir than 
b Esc. 17 E. 3. ●. 60.  sixteen years of age.  
The Lands of his own Inheritance, whereof he died seized, being as followeth; viz. 
c Ibid.  the Castle and Manor of Helmesley, with the Manors of Harum, Howsom, Garton, and Lynton, in Yorkshire; which he held by the service of one Barony: as also the Manors of Seton, Storthwayt, and Ros in Holderness, in the same County. The Castle and Manor of Belvoir, with the Manors of U●●ington, Freston, Bosten, and Melton, in Com. Linc. Redemyld, and Bo●elesford, in Com. Leic. Likewise one hundred and fifty Marks yearly Rend, issuing out of the City of Lincoln, and fifty Marks out of the City of York, until the King should settle Lands of three hundred Marks per Annum value, in consideration of the Castle of work; which he the said William had granted unto the King, as is before observed.  
The Lands which were of the Inheritance 
d Ibid.  of Margery his Wife, being these; viz. the Manor of Aderly in Shropshire; the Manors of Chrilham, Hothfield, and Wulrington, in Kent; the moiety of the Manor of Tarent-Ruy●●chenton; and the moiety of the Hundred of Conekeshyrie, in Dorsetshire; the Manor of Chyngford in Essex; the Manor of Chalbestone, in Bedfordshire; the Manor of Hakeford, with the Advowson of the Church in Norfolk; as also the Manors of Whitwell, and Watton; the moiety of the Manors of Holt, and Cleye, with the Advowson of the Church of clay, and the moiety of the Manor of Hoghten in the same County.  
Which Margery had for her Dowry these Lands following assigned 
e Claus. 17 E. 3. m. 16.  unto her; viz. the Manors of U●●ington and Melton, in Com. Linc. Botelesford, in Com. Leic. Ros in Holderness, Garton, with its members, viz, North-Dalton, Naburn, and Tibethorne; and the Manors of Seton, Storthwayt, and Fulford, in Com. Ebor. as also divers Tenements and Rents in Wartre, Methelburne, Herlethorpe, and Folke●thorpe, belonging to those Manors of Seton and Storlethwayte.  
Touching Margaret, one of his Daughters, I find 
f Claus. 6 E. 3. in dorso m. 38.  that in 6 Edw. 3. there were certain Covenants made betwixt him, and Sir Edward de Bohun, (Brother 
g Par. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  to William de Bohun, Earl of Northhampton) viz. That he the said Edward should take her to Wife, and enfeoff her of the Manors of Upabene, in the County of Wilts: or of two hundred Marks per Annum Land, to hold during her life.  
And now, before I proceed farther, I shall say something of john, 
john.  the younger Brother of the last mentioned William; in regard he was a person so eminent in his time.  
This john being 
h H. Knighton col. 2544. n. 30.  of the party of Queen Isabella, and those other, whom the King, at the instigation of the Spensers, had banished, landed 
i H. Knighton col. 2544. n. 30.  with her and the Prince (who had then, for the better carrying on their designs, 
Anno 1326.  made a Contract with Philippe, Daughter to the Earl of Henault) at Ypswich, on the tenth Calends of October, 20 Edw. 2. And being likewise in great favour with the young King, upon the deposal of Edward the Second; was not only constituted 
k Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  Steward of his household in the first year of his Reign; but employed 
l Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  into Scotland in that Expedition made thither the same year (his Brother Thomas being 
m Ibid. m. 6.  also with him in that service:) and moreover was 
n L●l. col. Vol. 1. 684.  one of those 12 Lords, by whom it was resolved, the King (being young) should be governed.  
In 2 Edw. 3. he was made Governor 
o Rot Fin. 2 E. 3. m. 14.  of Somerton-Castle in Lincolnshire. In 7 Edw. 3. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 31.  again in Scotland with his Father upon the King's service. So also 
q Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  in 9 Edw. 3.  
In 10 Edw. 3. he was constituted Admiral 
r Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Seas, from the River of Thames Northwards. In 11 Edw. 3. he served 
s Rot. Vasc. 11 E. 3. m. 32.  the King in Gastoigne; and the same year had a Charter 
t Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 63.  for Free-warren granted to him, in all his Demesn Lands at Touxford, Warsop, and Aston, in Com. Nott. and in Hornlegh and Hornton, in Com. Oxon. as also to hunt the Fox, Wolf, Hare, and Cat, throughout the King's Forest of Notinghamshire.  
And in 12 E. 3. upon his Petition 
u Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 22.  to the King in Parliament; whereby he represented the charge he had been at, in arraying of men in divers parts of the Realm whilst he was Admiral, command was given 
x Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 22.  to the Lord Treasurer, and Barons of the King's Exchequer, to make him allowance for the same.  
In that year also he was again employed 
y Rot. Aleman. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  beyond the Seas in the King's service, and had summons 
z Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 Edw. 3. until the eleventh of that King's Reign inclusive: but departed 
a Esc. 12 R. 3. n. 41.  this life before the end thereof, without any Issue of his body; so that William de Ros his elder Brother, became 
b Esc. 12 R. 3. n. 41.  his Heir, being then fifty years of age. The Lands whereof he died seized, being those of his own Inheritance; viz. 
c Esc. 12 R. 3. n. 41.  The Manor of yarsop, in Com. Nott. the Manors of Wadton, Kelling, Salthous, in Com. Norff. and the Manors of Gedeney, Gaixhill, Steynton, Poynton, and Lexham in the same County: As also the Manors of Thornton in Craden, Thurmanhalle, with the moiety of the Manor of Cliff, in Com. Ebor. in right of Margaret his Wife, of whose Inheritance they were.  
Upon whose death his Brother William representing 
e Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 25.  to the King, that the Goods and Chattels of this john were seized by his Officers for Debt; and desiring 
f Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 25.  some allowance out of them for defraying his Funeral expenses; in consideration 
g Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 25.  of his former faithful services, and now at last, in regard he died beyond-Sea in his personal attendance upon the King in 
h Claus. 12 E. 3. m. 25.  the parts of Brabant and Flanders, obtained 
i Th. Walsing. in codem an.  two hundred Marks for that end. And the next year ensuing, doing his Homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 13 E. 3. m. 23.  of all those Lands abovementioned, whereof he died seized in his own right; saving 
l Rot. Fin. 13 E. 3. m. 23.  to Margaret his Widow, her reasonable Dower; which was 
m Claus. 13 E. 3. p. ●. m. 37.  the third part of the Manor of Wadton, in Com. Norff. the third part of certain Lands in Boston, and Skyrbeck, in Com. Linc. the third part of the Manor of Weston, jux●a Otteley in Com. Ebor. with certain Lands in Bayldon in that County, and the third part of the Manor of Warsop, in Com. Nott.  
¶ ay now come to William de Ros, 
William 4.  Son and Heir to the last William.  
In 17 Edw. 3. his Father being lately deceased, and ●e in minority, Ralph Lord Nevil, for 
n Rot. Fin. 17 E. 3. m. 13.  the sum of a thousand and three hundred Marks, had a Grant 
o Rot. Fin. 17 E. 3. m. 13.  of the custody of two parts of all his Lands. In which year this Ralph sent 
p Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso n. 16  twenty men at Arms, and twenty Archers beyond Sea (amongst others) for the King's service.  
In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
q 〈◊〉 59 b.  in that great Expedition made by King Edward the Third, for raising the Siege of Aguyllon, which the Duke of Normandy had laid with an hundred thousand men. The same year he was 
r Ibid. 63 b.  one of those Lords who led the second Brigade in that famous Battle of 〈◊〉, where the King obtained a glorious victory.  
And being returned into England before Winter, was 
s Froi●●a●d f. 68 a.  one of the chief Commanders in the fourth Brigade of the English Army, which gave Battle to the Scots at 
t Stow's Ann●s.  Beawre-parke, near Nevills-Cross (by some 
u Froissard ut supra.  called the Battle of Newcastle upon Tine where David de Bruse, King of Scots, with many of the Nobles of that Realm were taken 
x Stow ut supra.  Prisoners. And in 21 Edw. 3. went 
y Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. m. 20.  again into France with Edward Prince of Wales (commonly called the Black Prince) the Town of Calais being then 
z Th. Wal●●ng. in eodem an.  Besieged and taken by the English.  
So also 
a Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3. m. 4.  in 23 Edw. 3. the King 
b T●. Wa●●ng. ut supra.  himself hasting thither at that time, for preventing the French from regaining of Cala●s; and the next year following upon proof of his age, had Livery 
c Claus. 24 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  of his Lands: in which year Margery his Mother (being then alive) went 
d Pat. 24 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  on Pilgrimage to Rome; whence she ret●●ned safe, and died 
e Rot. Fin. 37 E. 3. m. 6.  in England in 37 Edw. 3.  
This William was summoned 
f Claus. de ii●d. an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 24, and 25 Edw. 3. and married 
g Monast. Angli●. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 20. Pat. 16 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  Margaret, Daughter of Ralph Lord Nevil: but in 26 Edw. 3. taking a journey 
h Mon. Angl. ut supra.  into the Holy Land, he there died 
i Mon. Angl. ut supra.  without any Issue; leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  his Brother, Heir 
k 〈◊〉. 26 E. 3. n. 53.  to that great Inheritance, then but 
l 〈◊〉. 26 E. 3. n. 53.  fourteen years of age.  
Unto this Margaret the Manor of Thurmanbowe, in Yorkshire, was assigned 
m Claus. ●7 E. 3. m. 26.  for her maintenance; who afterwards became Wife 
n Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 49.  to Henry Lord Percy; and died 
o Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 49.  in 46 Edward 3.  
In 31 Edw. 3. this Thomas staying in 
p Rot. Vasc. 31 E. 3. m. 16.  Gascoigne in the King's service, had Letters 
q Rot. Vasc 31 E. 3. m. 16.  of Protection; this being the year that the Black Prince returned from France, after his victory at Poytiers; where King john of France was taken prisoner; which makes it probable, that this Thomas de Ros was personally in that service, but he had not Livery 
r Claus. 32 E. 3. m. 17.  of his laud's till the year next following.  
In that year he had also Licence 
s Pat. 32 E. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  to marry Beatrice, the Widow of Maurice Fitz-Moris, Earl of Desmond, daughter 
t Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 30.  to Ralph Earl of Sta●ford; who surviving him, became the Wife 
u Pat. 9 R 2. p. 1. m. 40.  of Sir Richard Burley Knight.  
Which Lady Beatrice in 10 Hen. 4. founded 
x Ex ipso Autogr. apud Belvoir. Pat. 10 H. 4. p. 1. m. 7.  a Chantry within the Cathedral Church of S. Paul in the City of London, in the Chapel of S. john Baptist, near the North door, of one Priest to celebrate Divine service there, for the Souls of Sir Richard de Burley Knight, her late Husband; as also for the Souls of the Father and Mother of the same Sir Richard, and of Richard de Pembruge. And moreover, for the Soul of Thomas de Ros, his Parents, and all the Faithful deceased; and finally for the good estate of herself during this life, and for the health of her Soul afterwards. For the maintenance of which Priest, she settled twelve Marks per Annum, issuing out of certain Messages and Shops in London; and died 
y Esc. 3. H 5. n. 44.  not till 3 Hen. 5.  
But I return to William: In 33 Edw. 3. he was 
z Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  again in Gascoigne in the King's service; where he continued both that, and 
a Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 1●.  the next year following. And in 44 Edw. 3. went again 
b Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m 11. Frois●ard 157 ●.  to the Wars of France, being then of the retinue 
c Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m 11. Frois●ard 157 ●.  to john Duke of Lancaster; and with him at the taking 
d Froi●●ard 185 b.  of Mountpaon: So also in 
e Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 3.  44, 45 
f Rot. Franc. 45 E. 3. m. 12.  and 
g Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3 m. 18.  46 Edw. 3. In which forty sixth year, he was 
h 〈◊〉 f. 185 b.  in that Fleet with the King, designed for the Relief of Thovars; which after nine weeks being at Sea, and crossed with contrary winds, returned 
i 〈◊〉 f. 185 b.  back.  
In 47 Edw. 3. he likewise attended 
k Rot Ale●. 47 E. 3. m. 17.  the Duke of Lancaster into France, who then sailed 
l Th● 〈◊〉 in eodem 〈◊〉  thither with a very great Army for the relieving 
m Fro●●●●d 185 b.  of Thovares still besieged. So also 
n Rot. 〈◊〉 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 4.  in 1 Ric. 2.  
This Thomas had summons 
o Claus. de iisd. 22. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments, from 36 Edw. 3. until 7 Ric. 2. inclusive; and in that seventh year of Ric. 2. having an 
p Rot. Franc. 7 R. 〈◊〉.  extraordinary devotion to go on Pilgrimage to jerusalem, for performance of his vow which he had long made for that purpose; obtained 
q Rot. Franc. 7 R. 〈◊〉.  Licence of the King so to do; which Licence bears date the fourth of May. But being on his journey, at 
r M●n. Anglic. Vol. ●. 728 b n. 30.  his Manor of Uffyngton, he there departed 
s M●n. Anglic. Vol. ●. 728 b n. 30.  this life, upon the eighth of june next ensuing, leaving 
t Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 68  john his Son and Heir eighteen years of age; and 
u Mon. Angl. ut supra.  William, Thomas, and Robert, his younger Sons: as also 
x Mon. Angl. ut supra.  two Daughters, Elizabeth Wife 
y Ex Autog●. in castro de Skipton.  of Thomas, Son and Heir of Roger Lord Clifford, and Margaret; and was buried in the midst of the Choir of Rievault-Abbey in Yorkshire; the Lands whereof he was then possessed being these; viz. 
z Esc. 7. R. ●. ut supra.  the Castle and Manor of Belvoir, the Manors of Wollesthorpe, Ussyngton, with its members in Talyngton, Deping, and Casewyke: as also the Manors of Wragby, Freston and Gous●●l, in Com. Linc. The Manor of Helmestey, extending itself into Pokelay, Carleton, Harum, Boselam and Oswaldkirke. Likewise the Manors of Lynton, Garton, Howesham, Turnham-hall; Hosse in Holderness, Seton, Storthwayt, Melburne; Thornton in Craven and Bayldon, in the County of York. The Manor of Adderley, in Com. Salop. Stoke-Daubeney, in Com. Northt. Preston, in Com. Buck. The Castle and Manor of Chil●am with the Manors of Hoth●eld and Wulrington, and the fourth part of the Manor of Kingsdowne in Kent. The Manors of Wysette, and Brende-Bradefeld, in Suffolk. The moiety of the Manors of Holt and clay, juxta mare; the moiety of the Manor of clay, juxta Walsyngham, with the Manors of Hakeford, Watton, and Whitewell, in Norfolk: the moiety of the Manor of Blanch-Apleton, in the City of London; the Manor of Tarent-Uilers, in Com. Dorst. the Manor of Botelefford, and moiety of the Manor of Plungarth, in Com. Leic. the Manor of Bokeland, in Com. Hertf. Shigleford, in Com. Essex; Sutton upon Trent, Screveton, War●op, and Orston, in Com. Nott. and Bourne, in Com. Sussex.  
This john, 
john.  though then not twenty years of age, was the year following retained 
a Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. 〈◊〉.  to serve the King in his Wars: and in 10 Ric. 2. making proof 
b Claus. 10 R. 2. m. 34.  of his age, and doing his Homage 
c Claus. 10 R. 2. m. 34.  had Livery 
d Claus. 10 R. 2. m. 34.  of his Lands.  
In 11 Ric. 2. he went 
e Rot. Franc. 11 R. 2. m. 5.  to Sea with Richard Earl of Arundel, than Lord Admiral in that Naval-expedition; wherein great 
f T. Walsing. in eodem an.  spoil and mischief was done to the French, especially in the Islands belonging to that Kingdom.  
In 12 Ric. 2. he was joined 
g Rot Scoc. 12 R. 2. m. 3.  with Henry Earl of Northumberland, and Ralph Lord Nevil in the Government of Carlisle, and Wardenship of the West-marches of Scotland.  
In 14 Ric. 2. he was 
i Rot. Scoc 1● R. 2. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners (amongst others) as well in treating for Peace betwixt the King and his Adversaries of France and Scotland, as for observing the Truce already made. And was summoned 
k Claus. de iisdem an. in 〈◊〉.  to Parliament from the tenth to the seventeenth of King Richard the Second Reign, inclusive.  
And as he was thus eminent for his Military Actions, so was he no less for his Piety; as is manifest by that his Pilgrimage 
l 〈…〉  which he made to jerusalem; in which he departed 
m 〈…〉  this life at Papho●, in the Isle of Cyprus, by means of the ill air of that Country, without 
n 〈…〉  any Issue, 6 Aug. 17 Ric. 2. though 
o 〈…〉  he had to Wife Mary de Orebie, Daughter of Henry de Perci; and was buried 
p 〈…〉  in the Abbey of Rievaulx, on the Southside of the Choir near the high Altar; leaving 
q 〈…〉  Sir William de Ros Knight, his Brother and Heir, than twenty four years of age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands in February next following. Which Mary his Wife (daughter 
s 〈…〉  of ... by joan 
t 〈…〉  Daughter and Heir of john de Oreby) deceased 
u 〈…〉  the year next ensuing, leaving Constantine de Clifton, and Maude the Wife of Sir Ralph Cromwell Knight, her Cousins 
x 〈…〉  and Heirs.  
This William 
William 5.  thus succeeding his Brother in that fair Inheritance, was employed 
y Rot. Scoc. 17 R. 2. m. 3.  by the King soon after he came to his Estate (with Walter Bishop of Durham, Henry Earl of Northumberland and others) in that Treaty for Peace betwixt the King and his Adversaries the Scots.  
In 4. Hen. 4. he was 
z 〈…〉  one of those, who on the behalf of the Lord Grey of Ruthyn, undertook for the raising of ten thousand Marks for his ransom: the same Lord Grey being then a prisoner in Wales.  
In the same year, upon the 29th of September, he was constituted 
a Rot. Fin. 4 ●. ●.  Lord Treasurer of England; in which office he continued 
b Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 1. m. 24.  until 15 April, 7 Hen. 4. And in 6 Hen. 4. in consideration 
c Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 2. m. 32. pe● Inspex.  of his good and acceptable service to the King, obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 2. m. 32. pe● Inspex.  of an hundred Marks per Annum, to be paid during his life, out of the Exchequer.  
In 13. Hen. 4. being 
e Pat. 13 H. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  one of the King's Council, and in such esteem, that his residence near the Court was thought 
f Pat. 13 H. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  necessary; he had 
g Pat. 13 H. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  the Town of Chyngilford in Essex, assigned unto him for lodging of his Servants and Horses.  
In this year it was that he exhibited his complaint 
h Rot. Parl▪ 13 H. 4. m. 12.  in Parliament against Robert Tirwhit, one of the Justices of the King's Bench, for withholding from him, and his Tenants of his Manor of Melton-Roos, in Com. Linc. certain Common of Pasture, and Turbary in ●rawdy, in the same County, and with laying wait for him with five hundred men. Whereupon Sir Robert Tirwhit confessing his fault in the presence of the King, and craving pardon for the same; offered to stand to the order of two Lords of the kindred of this William Lord Ross, and such as he should choose. Whereunto the King assenting, he made choice of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Richard Lord Grey (then Lord Chamberlain of the King's household:) who, having heard the proofs of what was alleged, did ordain and award, touching the same Common of Pasture and Turbary; that both parties should stand to the Ordinance and Arbitrement of Sir William Gascoine Knight, then chief Justice of the King's Bench; who, at the costs of both parties, should come to the same place of Common, at such reasonable time, as it might like this William Lord Ross to assign. And, that at the same time the said Robert Tirwhit should bring two Tuns of Gascoigne Wine, to Melton-Roos; and afterwards upon some other day, to be assigned by this William Lord Ross, should also bring to the same place two fat Oxen, and twelve fat Sheep, to be spent on a Dinner, amongst them who should then come thither. And moreover, that he the said Robert Tirwhit, should then cause to come thither all the Knights, Esquires, and Yeomen of his party; and in the presence of this Lord Ross, and all other that there should be, to rehearse all the words which he had spoken to the King in the same Parliament; and specially that he should say to this William Lord Ross. My Lord Roos I know well that you being of such Birth, Estate, and Might, that if you had liked, you might have comen to the foresaid Law-day in such a way, that I had been of no might to have made any party; but that it like you to come in such a case, having consideration to your degree; and of all that by sinister information, I having doubt of harm of my body, in mine intent for Salvation of myself, did assemble those persons that here be, and others moe; not for to do any harm, ne offence to you my Lord the Roos; and that I will here excuse me, as ye will devise; that forasmuch as I am a justice, that, more than a common man should have had me more discreetly and peacefully. I know well that I have failed, and offended you my Lord the Roos; whereof I beseech you of grace and mercy, and offer you five hundred Marks to be paid at your will.  
And they farther ordained, that this being done, this Lord Ross should say; At reverence of the King, who hath showed himself to be a good and righteous Lord; I will take nothing of the said Robert, but the foresaid nine Oxen and Sheep, for the dinner of them that have been here present. And furthermore, that this William Lord Ross, in the presence of all persons then there being, should openly forgive him the said Robert, and all other, that in the array abovesaid were assembled, their offences and trespasses; except only four persons, viz. Sir Richard Haunsard Knight, William Keble, Roger Warneston, and Roger Keble, Son of the same William. Which four persons they ordained, that the said Robert Tirwhit should bring, at the appointment of the Lord Ross, to his Castle of Belvoir, there to acknowledge their offences, and submit themselves to the same Lord Ross; praying him of grace and mercy. And this submission being thus made, the Lord Ross to do so to them, as that they should hold themselves well satisfied with his favour and grace. This William Lord Ross was summoned 
i Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments from 18 Ric. 2. till 1 Hen. 5. inclusive.  
And by his Testament 
k Chichley Vol. 1. f. 271. b.  dated 22 February, An. 1412. (14 Hen. 4.) bequeathed his Body to sepulture, in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, near unto the Chapel ordained for the Chantry of Thomas Arundel Archbishop of Canterbury, in case he should depart this life in London, or thereabouts: But if he should die within the Diocese of Lincoln, than his Body to be buried in the Priory of Belvoir: and if in the Diocese of York, then in the Priory of Kievaulx. By which Testament he also bequeathed four hundred pounds for the finding of ten honest Chaplains to pray for his Soul, and for the Souls of his Father, Mother, Brethren and Sisters: as also for the Souls of all his Friends, and Good-doers; but specially for the Soul of his brother Thomas, for the space of eight years, within his Chapel in Belvoir-Castle, to the end, that one of them should every day celebrate a Mass with Note, and for that time to be accounted as Dean amongst them; and all the other nine subject and obedient to him.  
To the Lady Beatrice his Mother, he gave a gilt Cup with a cover, and a white knop on it; and dying at Belvoir the first of September, Anno 1414. (2 Hen 5.) was buried 
m Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 40.  in the midst of the Choir of that Priory; leaving Issue 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 40.  by Margaret his Wife, daughter 
o Monast. Angl. Vol. l. 728 b. n. 40.  of Sir john Arundel Knight, five Sons; viz. john, William, Thomas, Robert, and Richard; and three Daughters; viz. Alice, Margaret, and Elizabeth. Which Margaret surviving him, had her Dowry assigned 
p Claus. 2 H. 5. m. 4.  in February next following; and died not till 
q Esc. 17 H. 6. n. 51.  3 julii, 17 Hen. 6.  
This john 
john.  Lord Ross (Son and Heir to the last mentioned William) in 4 Hen. 5. was retained 
r Ex ipso Autoger. penès Clericum pellium.  to serve the King in that Expedition, which he was then to make in person into the Realm of France, with ten men at Arms, himself accounted for one, the rest Esquires, as also with thirty Arches, and to take Shipping at Southampton on the first day of May, being then scarce eighteen years of age, as is evident by the Inquisition 
s Esc. 3 H. 5. n. 44.  taken after the death of the Lady Beatrice his Grandmother, the preceding year. Being 
t Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 703.  with the Dukes of Exeter and Clarence at the Siege of Koan, in 6 Hen. 5. he gave such Testimonies of his valour and military skill; that he received from the favour of that victorious King, a Grant 
u Rot. Nom. 7 H. 5. m. 79.  of the Castle of Basqueville, situate in the Duchy of Normandy (which did belong to Sir William Martell Knight) to hold unto himself, and the Heirs male of his body. But, alas, this signal mark of that renowned Prince his favour, continued not long to him; for 
x Th. 〈◊〉 in an 1421. p. 454. n. 20.  about two years after, being 
y Th. 〈◊〉 in an 1421. p. 454. n. 20.  with Thomas Duke of Clarence (brother to the King) in France; who then, with the English Army, had marched far, and successfully into the Country; and with him adventuring 
z Th. 〈◊〉 in an 1421. p. 454. n. 20.  more boldly upon the Dolphin's Army than was requisite; considering the slenderness of their strength, and the difficulty of the passage by reason of a River and Marish which they were to pass; through the disorder 
a Th. 〈◊〉 in an 1421. p. 454. n. 20.  of their Forces, upon that occasion, was there most unhappily slain 
b Th. 〈◊〉 in an 1421. p. 454. n. 20. , together with the Duke of Exeter, and William a younger Brother, with many more of the English Chivalry, about four miles distant from the Castle of Beaufort, upon 
c Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 58.  Easter Eve (22 Martii) leaving 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 50. 〈◊〉 257 a.  Margery his Wife, Daughter 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 50. 〈◊〉 257 a.  and Heir to Sir Philip Wentworth Knight, a young Widow, but no Issue 
f Monast. Anglic ut supra.  by her: so that Thomas, his next Brother, than became his Heir 
g Ibid Esc. 9 H. 5. m. ●8. , being at that time fourteen years of age. After which his Body being brought over into England, had sepulture at Belvoir, on the North-side of the Choir 
h Ibid. Esc. 9 H. 5. m. ●8. , near to his Father's grave.  
This Margery had her Dowry assigned 
i Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 4.  to her in November following; viz. the Castle of Helmesley, with the Lordships thereto belonging; as also the Manors of Haugh and Lynton, in the County of York; the Manors of Chilham and Wulryngton, in Kent; the Site of the Manor of Braundeston, and the third part of the Manor of Stoke-Daubeny, in Northamptonshire; the Manor of Preston-Beauset, in Com. Buck. the Manor of Barkeston, called Bellhouse-place, with two parts of the Manor of Kedmylde, in Com. Leic. sixty three pounds, fourteen shillings, four pence, Annual Rent, issuing out of the Fee-farm Rend of the City of York; as also eight Bovates of Land in Eykering, within the County of Nottingham. And by her last Will 
k Watti● 257 a.  and Testament bearing date 30 August, Anno 1477. (17 Edw. 4.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Chapel of S. Margaret, and S. Bernard at Cambridge, on the North-side of the Choir, under the window of All-Saints. She likewise bequeathed to Henry Wentworth her Heir, twelve dishes of Silver (with other things) appointing that he the said Henry should cause the body of Sir Philip Wentworth Knight, her Father, to be translated to the Church of 
l Newsom Abbey.  Newsom in Lincolnshire, and a Marble laid over it; and another Marble to be laid upon the Body of his Mother, in the Church of the Fryers-Minors at Ipswich.  
This Margery married 
m Esc 18 E. 4. n. 35.  to her second Husband Roger Wentworth; and died 
n Esc 18 E. 4. n. 35.  20 April, 18 Edw. 4.  
¶ I come now to Thomas 
Thomas.  Lord Ross, Brother and Heir to john (as is above expressed.)  
This Thomas, following the example of his Brother as to military actions, being retained 
o Ex ipso Autogr. 〈◊〉 Cleric●m pel.  in 5 Hen. 6. to serve the King in his Wars of France, in the retinue of john Duke of Bedford, with two Knights, thirty seven men at Arms, and an hundred and twenty Archers, was Knighted 
p Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 70●.  (with divers other Noblemen) by King Henry the Sixth at Leicester, on Whitsunday, 4 H. 6. (after the King himself had been Knighted there by the Duke of Bedford:) but having the fate of a very short life, I have seen nothing more of him, than his summons 
q Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 7 Hen. 6. and his confirmation 
r Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 329 b.  to the Monks of Belvoir, of all the Grants that had been made unto them by his noble Ancestors, which bears date at Belvoir-Castle, 23 April, 8 Henry 6.  
Also, that having married 
s Ibid. 728 ●. ●. 50.  Alianor, daughter to Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; he begot 
t Ibid. 728 ●. ●. 50.  on her a Son called Thomas, born 
u Ibid. 728 ●. ●. 50.  September the ninth, Anno 1427. (6 Hen. 6.) and died 
x Esc. 9 H. 6. n. 24.  the eighteenth of August, in the ninth year of that King's Reign, leaving 
y Esc. 9 H. 6. n. 24.  the same Thomas his Son little more than three years of age. Which Elinor had her Dowry assigned 
z Claus. 9 H. ●. m. 22.  to her in December following.  
On the behalf of this Thomas, 
Thomas.  and by reason of his minority it was, that Sir Robert Ross Knight, his great Uncle, was deputed 
a Pat. 21 H. 6. p. 2. m. 43.  by the King to perform the office of Chamberlain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, upon the day of his Installation: which office did belong to the Lord Ross in respect of his tenure of the Manor of ...  
And so great a sense 
b Claus. 24 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉.  had that King of the advantages he reaped by the yearly profit of the Lands, which were of this Thomas his Inheritance (who was at that time but eighteen years of age) for as much as he had received 
c Claus. 24 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉.  the Revenues thereof, during the whole minority of Thomas Lord Ross his Father, who had been in Ward no less than fourteen years; as that he freely commanded 
d Claus. 24 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉.  that this Thomas should have Livery of ●ll his Lands, in as full a manner, as if he had been of full age.  
Here, before I proceed farther, it will not be impertinent to give some farther account of Sir Robert Ross (great Uncle to this Thomas:) but of him all that I have to say is; that he departed 
e Claus. 27 H. 6. m. 17.  this life before the 27th of Henry the 6th, seized of the third part of the Manor of Humanby, in Yorkshire; leaving Issue these two Daughters his Heirs; viz. Margery Wife of john Wittilbury Esquire, and Elinor of Humphrey Duddeley.  
¶ ay now return to the beforementioned Thomas; of whom I farther find 
g Rot. Franc. 31 H. 6. m. 9 , that King Henry the sixth, in the thirty first year of his Reign, taking into consideration his many good services, even from his youth; by way of recompense, gave him licence to Transport twenty thousand Wood-fells, called Morling and Shorling, without paying any Customs for the same. And that in 34 Hen. 6. he had leave 
h 〈…〉  to go on Pilgrimage beyond the Seas: as also, that in 38 Hen. 6. having 
i 〈…〉  firmly adhered to the Crown throughout the whole course of that King's troublesome Reign; and the great expenses and losses he underwent in his service, during that time: the said King gave 
k 〈…〉  him an Annuity of forty pounds, to be received out of the Manors of Yaresthorp, Appilton, Scorby, and Hund-Burton, in Com. Ebor. then in the King's hands, by reason of the forfeiture of Richard late Earl of Salisbury, to enjoy during his life. And in the same year, that upon the great overthrow 
l 〈…〉  of the Lancastrian Army at Towconfield; being then with the King at York, when the sad tidings thereof came to him, he fled 
m 〈…〉  with him to Barwick. And moreover, that he had summons 
n Claus. de iisdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament, from the 27, till the 38 year of King Henry the Sixth, inclusive.  
And that for his firm fidelity, and constant actings for the Lancastrian interest, being attainted 
o Esc. I E. 4. ●. 50.  in Parliament upon the fourth of November, 1 Edw. 4. his Lands were thereupon confiscate, and Belvoir-Castl● given 
p Lel. Itin. 〈◊〉. 1. f. 114.  to the Lord Hastings; who coming thither to view the same, and to lodge therein, was repelled by one Mr. Harrington (a man of power in the Country) a friend to the Lord Ross. Moreover, that the Lord Hastings came again with some Forces, and did great spoil to the Castle, defacing the Roofs, and taking away the Lead wherewith it was covered, to his House at Ashby de la zouch, where he than bestowed no small cost in building; which occasioned the Castle to fall to such ruin by rotting of the Timber, as that it was wholly uninhabitable, until the Earl of Rutland, in King Henry the Eight's time, repaired it; making it a more stately Structure than ever it was.  
Lastly, that he departed 
q Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 728 b. n. 60.  this life at Newcastle, in the same first year of King Edward the Fourth; leaving Issue 
r Ibid.  by Philippe his Wife, one of the Daughters 
s Ibid.  to john Lord Tiptoft (and Sister and Coheir to john Earl of Worcester) two Sons; viz. 
t Ibid.  Edmund and john, and three Daughters 
u Ibid. ; Elinor, Isabella, and Margaret.  
Which Edmund 
Edmund;  was constrained to flee beyond-Sea in his tender years, in regard of his fidelity to the House of Lancaster: for there it appears that he was adhering to the Adversaries of King Edward the Fourth, as the Inquisition 
x Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 20. ●bor.  taken after the death of Elinor Duchess of Somersest (his Aunt) doth express.  
But, notwithstanding this hard measure to Edmund; yet the Lady Philippe his Mother found some favour; as may seem by that Grant 
y Pat. 19 E. 4. m. 16. per Inspex.  made by King Edw. 4. unto Thomas Wingfield Esquire, her second Husband, and her of the Manors of Uffington, Wragby, and Estryngton, in Com. Linc. Orston, Warsop, and Ekering; with the Advowson of the Churches of Warsop, and Ekering, in Com. Nott. of the Manor of Seton, in Com. Ebor. and an Annuity of twenty pounds issuing out of the Priory of Wertre, in the said County; of the Manor of Adderley, in Com. Salop. as also of the Manor of Estbeurne, in Com. Sussex; all which were part of the Possessions of the before-specified Thomas Lord Ross attainted.  
But this Edmund (so fled, as is observed) got privately into England again, as it seems: for it appeareth 
z Lel. coll. Vol. 1. 717. , that he, with others, joining himself to the Duke of Somerset, in the month of May, ●. Edw. 4. made head in the North; and with him Sir Ralph Perci and others, to the number of two or three hundred, got 
a Ex vet. membr. in Bibl. Cotton.  into B●mburgh-Castle; but were soon defeated by the power which john Earl of Northumberland then raised.  
All that I have farther seen of him, is, that departing 
b Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 729 a.  this life at Enefield, upon the 13 of October, Anno 1508. (24 Hen. 7.) he was buried in the Parish Church there; and that his three Sisters abovementioned became his Heirs.  
Of which, Elinor the eldest, became the Wife 
c Ibid. Lel. coll. Vol. 1. p. 911.  of Sir Robert Manners of Etall-Castle, in Com. Northumb. Knight, and Isabella (the second) of 
d Lel. coll. ut supra.  Thomas Grey, a younger Son to Sir Ralph Grey (of work in the same County) Knight.  
Nor of the Lady Philippe their Mother have I observed more; than, that after the marriage of her eldest Daughter Elinor (beforementioned) she lived 
e Ex Autogr. apud Belvoir.  for a time at Etall-Castle with her; and that in 22 Edw. 4. she removed 
f Ex Autogr. apud Belvoir.  thence to Newcastle upon Tine, to the intent 
g Ex Autogr. apud Belvoir.  she might the better Pray, give Alms, and cause to be prayed for the Soul of the said Thomas Lord Ross her late Husband.  
This Sir Robert Manners had Issue by the said Elinor two Sons; viz. 
h Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 a.  George and Edward, and two Daughters, Elizabeth 
i Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 a.  and Cecilie 
k Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 729 a. ; the one married to 
l Lel coll. Vol. 1 p▪ 911. ut supra.  William Fairfax, Son to Sir Guy Fairfax Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-pleas; and the other to 
m Lel. coll. Vol. 1 p▪ 911. ut supra.  Thomas Fairfax, Brother to the said William.   

Ros of Werke.  
THat this was an Ancient Barony, is evident from the account 
a Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. sub tit. Honour de Werch.  given of the farm of it, in 31 Hen. 2. by Hugh de Nevil; viz. C l. lx s. uj d. where it is called Honour de Werch. So also in 34 Hen. 〈◊〉. where he accounts 
b Rot. Pip. 34 H. 2. sub eodem titulo.  xiij l. xviij d. of the farm thereof, given by the King's command to Robert de Ros.  
Which Robert de Ros was of Helmes●ey, in Yorkshire, and called Furfan; and in 11 Hen. 3. gave 
c Cart. 11 H. ●. m. 5.  to Robert his younger Son, this Castle and Barony of work; which Barony he held 
d Testa de Nevil in Scac. penès Remem. R.  of the King by the service of two Knights Fees, as his Ancestors had done, from the time of King Henry the First, by whom they were originally 
e Testa de Nevil in Scac. penès Remem. R.  enfeoffed thereof, and whereunto did belong 
f Ibid.  these Towns and Lordships; viz. Levermue, Mindrum, Karham, Prestfen, Mainlawe, Dunum, Pulwiston, Schotton, Killum, 〈◊〉, New●on, & alteram Newton, Langeton, Lilleburne, Hilderton, Weperden, Russeden, Schauden, Titling, Bowelton, Alburwic, Butlisdon, the Grange of Stratton, and the moiety of Glatendon.  
This Robert 
Robert.  the Son, in 21 Hen. 3. being constituted 
g Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 12.  chief Justice of the Forest in the Counties of Nottingham, Derby, York, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Cumberland; did so continue 
h Claus. 28 H. ●. m. 3.  till 28 Hen. 3. if not longer. And in 36 Hen. 3. had Free-warren granted 
i Cart. 36 H. ●. m. 24.  to him in all his Demesn Lands at work, Karram, Pres●en, Mundrum, Dunum, Menilawe, and Levermue in Northumberland.  
In 39 Hen. 3. he delivered 
k Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 3.  the Castle of work into the King's hands; who then advancing 
l Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 3.  with his Army into Scotland, thought it not fit to suffer 
m Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 3.  so strong a Fort to be out of his ow● power; the King then promising 
n Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 3.  that no advantage should be made of that Render, in reference to the suit which he had against him at that time, for the right and title thereto. Which promise he accordingly performed 
o Pat. 40 H. 3. m. 12.  the next ensuing year, yielding 
p Pat. 40 H. 3. m. 12.  it back to him again.  
About that time this Robert, unto whose care and guidance (together with john de Baillol) the Kingdom of Scotland, as also King Alexander the Third, and Margaret his Queen, Daughter to King Henry the Third of England, had been committed 
q M. Paris in an. 12●5. p. 9●7. n. 10. Cart. 44 H. 3. m. 6. , was accused 
r M. Paris in an. 12●5. p. 9●7. n. 10. Cart. 44 H. 3. m. 6.  for much misdemeaning himself in that Trust, he being then of Counsel to the said King Alexander. King Henry therefore highly resenting the same, marched 
s M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  in all haste towards Scotl●nd with his Army, resolving to punish him severely for it: And approaching near the Borders, sent 
t M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  away Richard Earl of Gloucester, and john Mansell (his special Clerk and Counsellor) to discover whether he was guilty of that charge; and whether he would presumptuously defend himself therein, or not. Hereupon the Earl and Mansell, taking with them a large attendance of choice men, hasted 
u M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  to E●enburgh; and being advertised that the King and Queen were shut up in the Castle, came to the Gates with some few of their company, pretending 
w M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  themselves to be inferior servants to this Robert de Ros; by which means procuring entrance, they let 
x M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  in the rest of their train; with resolution 
y M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  to have seized on the Guards, had they found any resistance.  
Being thus got in, and news thereof brought to the Queen, she presently came 
z M. Paris. p. 908. n. 20.  to them, and made a grievous complaint of her hard usage; expressing 
a M. Paris. p. 90●. n. 20.  that she was kept there like a prisoner, in a solitary place, near the Sea, and destitute of any wholesome air; being neither permitted to go abroad, nor to have attendance of Waiting-maids fit for her; no, nor to enjoy her Husband's bed. All which the Earl and Mansell not only remedied 
b M. Paris. p. 90●. n. 20. ; but straight required this Robert to appear 
c M. Paris. p. 90●. n. 20.  in King Henry's Court to answer the same; who, when he came, found the Charge so sharply pressed against him, that he was fined 
d Cart. 4● H. 3. m. 6. ut. supra.  at no less than an hundred thousand Marks: which, afterwards, upon the King's better information (being satisfied that he had injury by this sentence) was wholly remitted 
e Cart. 4●, H. 3. m. 6. ut supra.  and he received into favour. And, as to the suit which the King had against him, for the title to his Castle of work, in defence whereof he produced William his elder Brother for Warranty; the King upon mature advice, with those Noblemen who were of his Counsel; discerning that he had good right thereto, quitted 
f Cart. 4● H. 3. m. 6. ut. supra.  his claim to him.  
In 22 Edw. 1. (8 junii) he had summons 
g Rot. Vasc 〈◊〉 E. 1. in. dorso m. 8. , with other of the Barons, forthwith to repair unto the King, and to give him his best advice in certain matters of great consequence relating to his Crown and Kingdom: but there is no place mentioned in the Writ whereunto they were to come. Which consultation was (doubtless) touching 
h Ibid. m. 7.  his Expedition into Gascoigne; for immediately after he had command 
i Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Portsm●uth, on the first of September ensuing, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend him thither. [So also was 
k Ibid.  William de Ros of Igmanthorpe, Brother to this Robert, from whom the Family of Ros of that place (which continued till of late) did descend.]  
This Robert was Founder 
l Monast. Anglic Vol. 2. 458 b. n. 3●.  of the Hospital at B●welton in Northumberland, for three Chaplains, thirteen Lepers, and other Lay-brothers there, which he amply endowed with Lands.  
But about a year after, being 
m 〈…〉  far in love with a Scotch-woman, whom he had a mind to make his Wife; he endeavoured 
n 〈…〉  to inveigle William de Ros of Hamlake (his Kinsman) to the Scots party; acknowledging 
o 〈…〉  that he himself was of their confederacy: 
Anno 12●6. (24 E. 1.)  who refusing to be thus wrought upon, rebuked 
p 〈…〉  him for that attempt, and represented to him how scandalous such an act would be to their whole Family. Howbeit all this prevailed not, for that night he got 
q 〈…〉  privately away to the Scots; which being discerned by William, he forthwith hasted to the King (then at Newcastle upon Tine) and signifying to him the perfidiousness of this his Kinsman; desired 
r 〈…〉  some help to defend the Castle of work, lest it should be surprised by the Scots, through the means of that treachery: who accordingly sent 
s 〈…〉  a thousand of his men which were quartered 
t 〈…〉  the night following at Prestfen: whereof this Robert being aware, he took a power of Scots out of the Garrison of ●okeshurgh; and privily surrounding 
u 〈…〉  the Village, gave 
x 〈…〉  them a Signal; viz. Tabart and Surcoat, commanding 
y 〈…〉  that whosoever naming the one word; 〈◊〉 the party to whom he expressed it, did not answer the other, they should kill him. And thereupon entering Prest●en, set fire 
z 〈…〉  on the Houses; which so astonished the English, that 
a 〈…〉  divers of them slew those of their own party, and many 
b 〈…〉  were taken prisoners, and most barbarously used. But this vile and unworthy act was not long unrevenged; for shortly after King Edward made slaughter 
c H. Knighton. col. 2480. n. 30. Tho. Walsing. in an. 1297.  of no less than ten thousand and fifty three of the Scots, in the Battle of Dumbar.  
Thus far the Narrative of our Historian, touching the actings of this Robert de Ros at that time: but thereunto I have some particulars to add from another 
d Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11. per Inspex.  authority; viz. that he then marching in the Scots Army with Banners displayed, was with them at burning the Town of work; and afterwards joined himself unto William Waleys, that famous General of the Scots; and committed great spoil upon the King's Subjects in those Northern parts.  
All that I have seen farther of him is, that he married 
e Rot. Pip. 26. E. 1. Westmerl.  Margaret, one of the four Sisters and Heirs to Peter de Brus of Skelton (a great Baron in the North) but of his Issue, the Records do somewhat differ: for by one 
f Esc. 35. E. 1. n. 31. Westm.  Inquisition it is found, that she had a Son called William de Ros, to whom she gave the Castle of Kendal (and from whom the Rosses of Kendal descended:) and by 
g Esc. 2. E. 2. n. 42. Northumb.  another, that he had Issue two Daughters, who were Heirs to their Mother's Inheritance; viz. Margaret the Wife of john Salvain, and Isabella the Wife of john de Knock: which Isabella lived not long, as I gues; for it is evident 
h Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 1. m. 11 per Inspex. ut supra. , that in the sixth year of Edward the Second, Margaret called herself the daughter and heir to this Robert de Ros of work; and humbly acknowledging to 
l Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 1. m. 11 per Inspex. ut supra.  the King the rebellious actions of her Father, withal represented to him, that he the said Robert, by the consent of those of the Nobility, and others, who were then with the King in Scotland; did come to an accord with john Comyn of Badenagh, for himself, and such who were with him. in Arms; which was, that they should be safe as to life and member, free from imprisonment, and disherison of their Estates: as also that their Heirs (than within age) should enjoy the like terms, as to their lives, limbs, freedom from imprisonment, and disherison. Moreover, that she the said Margaret was then within ages; and according to the tenor of that Agreement, aught to take benefit of the same Articles. Whereupon the King did by his Letters Patents pardon 
k Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 1. m. 11 per Inspex. ut supra.  the forfeitures of the said Robert de Ros her Father, and granted that her request.   

Ros of Kendal.  
I Now come to that Branch of this Family, which had their seat at Kendal in Westmoreland: where, first, I am to take notice, that the Interest they had there, was through the right of Margart beforementioned; she being 
a Monast. Anglic Vol. 2. 150. a. l. 24. Rot. Pip. 26 E. 1. Westm.  one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Peter de Brus, of Skelton-Castle in Yorkshire, Son 
b Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 707 b. n. 40.  of Peter and Helewisia his wife, Sister 
c Monast. Ang. Vol. 1. 707 b. n. 40.  and Heir to William de Lancaster Baron of Kendal; and that thereupon she came to have 
d Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 31. Westmerl.  the one half of that Barony, excepting 
e Esc. 35. E. 1. n. 31. Westmerl.  only the Valley of Kentmere for her share.  
This Margaret had Issue 
f Ibid.  by the said Robert, a Son called William de Ros; 
William.  unto whom she gave 
g Ibid.  Kendall-Castle, with the fourth part of 〈◊〉 Town; as also the whole Hamlets of Hoton, Hay, Salthobrig, Stirkland-Kandolf, and ●renygg, with other Lands.  
Which William died 
h Esc. ●. E. 2. n. 54. Cumb●.  in 3 Edw. 2. leaving Thomas 
i Esc. ●. E. 2. n. 54. Cumb●.  his Son and Heir, three years old and an half: who in 2 Edw. 3. making proof of his age, 
Thomas.  had 
k Claus. 2. E. 3. m. 34.  Livery of his Lands. This Thomas de Ros had Issue john 
l Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 20. Cumbr. , 
john.  who departed 
m Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 20. Cumbr.  this life in 32 Edw. 3. leaving Issue Elizabeth 
n Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 20. Cumbr.  his Daughter and Heir, than two years old and an half: which Elizabeth afterwards became the Wife of Sir William Parr Knight, from whom the Parrs of Kendal did descend.   

Ridell.  
IN 7 Hen. 1. Geffrey Ridell 
Geffrey.  being an Eminent and Learned Person, upon 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 172 b. n. 20.  that great Controversy then happening betwixt Osbert at that time Sheriff of Yorkshire, and the Church of S. Wilfrid at Kipon, touching the Privilege of Sanctuary there, whereof the Sheriff would 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 172 b. n. 20.  not allow, was 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 172 b. n. 20.  by special Commission employed, together with Robert Bishop of Lincoln, Rophe Basset, Ralph de Meschines, and Peter de Valoines, to hear and determine therein; who gave 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 172 b. n. 20.  judgement for the Church. And not long after that, growing famous for his knowledge in the Laws, succeeded the same Ralph Basset in that great Office of Justice 
e H. Huntend. Epist. de contemp●u mundi in Bibl. Cotton. f. 8. b.  of England.  
But in 20 Hen. 1. upon 
f S. Dunelm p. 242. n. 30, & 40.  the return of K. Henry out of Normandy, where Prince William his eldest Son (then eighteen years of age) had in testimony of the people's obedience, received, 
g S. Dunelm p. 242. n. 30, & 40.  their Homage and Fealty by his Father's appointment; being 
h S. Dunelm p. 242. n. 30, & 40.  in the Ship with that Prince, and some other of the King's Children, as also divers of the Nobility, he perished 
i S. Dunelm p. 242. n. 30, & 40.  with them through the violence of a sudden Tempest, which split the Ship near to the Port of Barvactore; leaving Issue 
k Ex ve●. Cartulario in Bib. Arundelian● anno 1640. f. 67. a.  by Geva his Wife 
l Ex ve●. Cartulario in Bib. Arundelian● anno 1640. f. 67. a.  daughter to Hugh (the first of that name) Earl of Chester, Foundress; 
* Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 439. n. 30.  of the Priory of Canwell, in Com. Staff. one only Daughter his Heir, called Maude 
m Ex. ve●. Cartulario in Bib. Arundelian● anno 1640. f. 67. a. , married 
n Ex. ve●. Cartulario in Bib. Arundelian● anno 1640. f. 67. a.  to Richard Basset, Son of Ralph Basset Justice of England. Which Richard being afterwards also Justice 
o Ord. Vit. 905. D.  of England (viz. towards the latter end of King Henry the First's Reign) left Issue 
p Ex pr●dicto Cartulario. ut supra.  by her two Sons; Geffrey who assumed 
q Ex pr●dicto Cartulario, ut supra.  the surname of Ridell from his Mother; and Ralph called 
r Ex. pr●dicto Cartulario, ut supra.  Basset: of which Ralph and his Posterity, having already spoke in my discourse of the Family of Basset of Drayton, I need not here to say any more.  
To proceed therefore.  
In 12 Hen. 2. this last mentioned Geffrey, 
Geffrey.  upon 
s Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Northt.  levying the Aid for marriage of the King's Daughter, certified 
t Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Northt.  his Knight's Fees to be fifteen, containing one hundred eighty four Carucates, and one Virgate of Land. Likewise, that Richard Basset his Father, possessed them all at the time of the death of King Hen. 1. And in 24 Hen. 2. was grievously amerced 
u Rot. Pip. 24 H. 2. Northt.  for trespassing in the King's Forest (of Rokingham;) but all that I have farther seen of him which is memorable, is, that having married two 
x Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellrs 32 H. 2. in Scacc. penès Remem. R. Rot. 3. Northt.  Wives, he left Issue by both; viz. by his first Wife, Richard 
y Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellrs 32 H. 2. in Scacc. penès Remem. R. Rot. 3. Northt. , who assumed the surname of Basset; from whom the Basset's of Well●don did descend; and by his second Wife Sibyl the Sister 
z Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellrs 32 H. 2. in Scacc. penès Remem. R. Rot. 3. Northt.  of William Manduit (of Hanslape in Com. Buck. two 
a Rot. de Dominabus pueris & puellrs 32 H. 2. in Scacc. penès Remem. R. Rot. 3. Northt.  Sons and one Daughter who retained the surname of Ridell.  
Of which Hugh 
Hugh.  (the elder) in 31 Hen. 2. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Northt.  two hundred Marks to the King, for the like Seisin of the Manor of Witering, in Com. Northt. as he had when Peter de Sancto Medardo died.  
To whom succeeded Ralph Ridell; 
Ralph.  which Ralph in 6 joh. gave 
c Rot. Pip. 6. Joh. Northt.  a Fine of fifty Marks, and two Palfreys to that King, for the Daughter of Fulke de Oyri widow of john Belet.  
Not long after this likewise I find another Geffrey Ridell; who being 
d Math. Westm. in an. 1212.  one of those that conspired against King john in the fifteenth of his Reign, and discovered 
e Math. Westm. in an. 1212.  before they grew powerful enough, fled 
f Math. Westm. in an. 1212.  into France.  
And after him another Hugh Ridell 
Hugh.  of 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Witering; who (having 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  no Issue, as 'tis said) quitted 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his whole right and title in all the Lands, Tenements, and Services which descended to him from Richard Basset. and Geffrey Ridell his Ancestor, formerly Lords of Weldon, unto Ralph Lord Basset of Welledon and his Heirs.   

Pinkney.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Gilo de Pincheni, 
Gilo.  gave 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 584 b. n. 20.  certain Lands lying at Wedon, in Com. Northt. to the Monks of S. Lucian at Belvare in France. Whereupon they transplanted part of their Covent to that place, and made it a Cell to their Monastery.  
This Gilo had Issue Ralph 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 584 b. n. 20.  his Son and Heir; who in 5 Steph. gave 
c Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Northt.  a Fine of forty Marks to the King for Livery of his Father's Lands. To this Ralph 
Ralph.  succeeded Gilbert de Piucheni his Son 
d Monast. Anglic. ut supra.  and Heir; who in 3, 5, and 6 Hen. 2. was Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. an Berks.  of Berkshire: and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, 
Gillbert.  certified 
f Lib. rub. tit. Buck.  his Knight's Fees, de antiquo Feoffamento, to be eleven in number; and those de novo, with what he held in his own hands, three and an half. This Gilbert ratified 
g Monast. Anglic. ut supra n. 10. & 585. n. 10.  to those Monks of S. Lucian, all the Grants which Gilo his Grandfather, and Ralph his father had made unto them, of their Lands in Wedon; and left Issue Henry his Son 
h Ibid. 584 b. n. 40.  and Heir.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  confirmed 
i Ibid. n. 60. & 585 a. n. 10.  to the before-specified Monks, all the Tithes of his own Demesns in Wapenam, Stains, Morton, Miggeham, Huggelai and Hachet; as also the Tithes of the Asserts of his Demesns at Kuteberthe, and Hestlea, in Dachet. Upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, in 2 Ric. 1. this Henry answered 
k Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Buck. & Bedf.  uj l. xv s. for the Knight's Fees he then had: and in 6 Ric. 1. for the Scutage upon 
l Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Buck. Bedf.  the King's Redemption, xiij l. x s. Likewise in 8 joh. upon collection of the sixth Scutage 
m Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Buck. Bedf.  of that King's Reign, thirty two Marks.  
To this Henry succeeded Robert 
n Monast. Anglic. ut supra 585 a. n. 50.  
Robert.  his Son and Heir; who for 
o Ibid.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Egline his Wife, Henry his Son, and of Philippe his Daughter then deceased; gave 
p Ibid.  other Lands in Wedon to the Monks of that house: and in 12 joh. paying 
q Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Northt.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
r Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Northt.  of his Father's Lands. In 13 joh. upon collection of the Scutage of Scotland, he paid 
s Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Buck. Bedf.  xiij l. xviij s. for his thirteen Knights Fees and an half. After which, viz. in 17 joh. adhering 
t Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  to the rebellious Barons, his Lands were seized, and given 
u Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  to the Waleran Ties. But in 1 Hen. 3. having Letters 
x Pat. 1 E. 3. m. 7.  of safe conduct to come to Earl William Marese●all, to make his peace; he repossessed 
y Pat. 1 E. 3. m. 7.  them again: shortly after which he died as it seems, for before the end of that year, the Sheriff of Bedfordshire received command 
z Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 21.  to make Livery unto Henry his Son, of all his Lands; upon condition 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 21.  that he should be made a Knight, and do the King service.  
To him succeeded another Henry; 
Henry.  who in 17 Hen. 3. paying 
b Rot. 〈◊〉 17 H. 3. Northt. Rot. Fin. 17 H 3. m. ●.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
c Rot. 〈◊〉 17 H. 3. Northt. Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3 m. ●.  of his Father's Lands: and in 26 Hen. 3. gave a Fine 
d Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3 Wiltf.  of thirty Marks over and above his Scutage, to be exempted from that Military service, which he then should have performed in Gascoigne.  
In 33 Hen. 3. this Henry having married 
e Rot. Pip 33 H. 3. Northt.  Alice, the Sister and Heir to Gerard de Lindesey, paid 
f Rot. Pip. 33 H. 3. Northt.  fifty pounds for his Relief of the moiety of the Barony of Limeffe; and died 
g 〈…〉  in 38 Henry 3. being then seized 
h 〈…〉  of the Manor of Weden, in Com. Northt. which he held 
i 〈…〉  of the King in Capite by Barony. Likewise of the Manor of Fulmere and Dachet, in Com. Buck. and minescore Acres of Land in Eumedon, in Com. Essex. As also of sevenscore Acres of Land in Orsteshall, in the same County; leaving Henry his Son and Heir twenty six years of age.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  performing 
k Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 3.  his Fealty, and paying one hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands: and in 42 Hen. 3. received command 
m Claus. 4● H. 3. in dorso. m. 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King, at Chester, upon Monday preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, for restraining the Welsh in their Hostilities.  
To this Henry succeeded another Robert; 
Robert.  who in 10 Edward 1. being 
n Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in the King's service in Wales, had Scutage 
o Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10. E. 1. m. 3.  of all his Tenants by Military service, in the Counties of Northt. Buck Bedf. Essex, Hertf. Warr. Oxon, Berks. Suff. Norff. and Somerst. And in 22 Edw. 1. having been 
p Rot. Franc. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne, obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 22 E. 1. n. 12.  for Free-warren, in all his Lordships of Fulmere and Dachet, in Com. Buck. Christeshall, and Emedon, in Com. Essex, and Stanes, in Com. Northt. but died soon after; for in 25 Edw. 1. Henry 
Henry  his Brother and Heir paying 
r Rot. Pip 25 E. 1. Northt.  his Relief, had Livery 
s Rot. Pip. 25 E. 1. Northt.  of his Lands. From which Henry and his Ancestors (as it was afterwards found 
t Esc. 32. E. 1. n. 191.  by Inquisition) there had anciently been paid to the hands of the Constable of Windsore-Castle, fifteen pounds yearly, for this Barony of Pinkney, towards the Guard of that Castle; it being held of the Crown by fifteen Knights Fees.  
This last mentioned Henry, in 26 Edw. 1. was 
u Rot. scoc. 26 E. 1. m. ●.  in the Wars of Scotland. Soon after which, he gave 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 291 b. n. 40, & 50.  to the Canons of Ashby, in Com. Northt. freedom of Pawnage for fourscore Hogs in his Woods at Wapenham; and ratified 
y Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 291 b. n. 40, & 50.  to them that Grant, which Henry de Pinkney, his great Grandfather's Father, had formerly made to them for free Pawnage of forty Hogs there; so that thenceforth they should have sixscore Hogs in those Woods quit of Pawnage.  
And, having been summoned 
z Claus. 〈◊〉 iisd. 〈◊〉 in. dorso.  to Parliament with other of the Barons of this Realm, in 25, 27, and 28 Edw. 1. in 29 Edw. 1. by his Deed 
a 〈…〉  bearing date at Bothevill, 4 September, granted and rendered his Manor of Wedon, (commonly known by the name of Wedon-Pinkney) in Com. Northt. with the Advowson of the Priory there; and all the services of his Freeholders' at Wedon and Wapenham in that County; as also the Homage and Services of Robert de Wannci, and his Heirs, and many others; unto the King, his Heirs and Successors for ever.   

Muscamp.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Robert de Muscamp 
Robert.  obtained a Grant 
a 〈…〉  from that King of the Lordship of Wllovere, in Com. Northum●. with its members; viz. Heepol, Lowye, Beleford, Ford, Hethall, Crutum, Herdrislawe, Lynemersto●, Brankeston, Heddon, Akild, Coupland, Yever, Hamildon, Houbourne, Begirmor, Dichend, 〈◊〉, Fenton, Yes●ngton, Fri●oltan, ●ollisdon, Uleces●re and the moiety of Elwye; to be held in Capite by Barony, by the service of four Knights Fees.  
Which Robert had Issue Thomas, 
Thomas.  who took 
b Lel. col Vol. 1. 352.  part with young Henry (Crowned King, by King Henry the Second, in his life-time) in 19 Hen. 2. against the King his Father: And having married 
c Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 63.  Maud the Daughter of William de Vesci of A●nwike, had Issue 
d Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 63.  by her, Robert de Muscamp his Son and Heir, and he another 
e Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 63.  Robert. 
Robert.  Which last mentioned Robert, in 8 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Montgomery, was acquitted 
f Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. North●mb.  for his four Knights Fees; having been, as it seems, in that service: and having no Issue but three Daughters; 
Robert.  viz. 
g Rot. Fin. 3● H. 3. m. 1.  Margery Wife of Mali●ius Earl of Stratherne; Isabella married to William de Huntercumbe; and cecily to Odonell de Ford, departed 
h M. Paris. 798. n. 40.  this life in 34 Hen. 3. (●ir magni nominis, in partibus Borealibus; a man of great note in the North, saith Math. Paris.) leaving the said Margery and Isabella then living; and Isabella the daughter of Cecilie de Ford, than Wife of Adam de Wiggeton his next Heirs 
k Rot. Fin. ut supra. ; who giving Security 
l Ibid.  for the payment of an hundred pounds for their Relief, had thereupon Livery 
m Ibid.  of the Lands of their Inheritance.   

Lovel.  
THE first who assumed this surname of Lovel, was William 
William.  
a 〈…〉  the Son of Asceline Goell (Son 
b 〈…〉  to Robert Lord of Iver●, in Normandy) and Isabella his Wife 
c Ibid. 685 ●. , Natural daughter 
d 〈…〉  of William de Britolio (Brother 
e Ibid. 282. A.  to Roger de Britolio, sometime Earl of Hereford.) Which William Lovel taking 
f Ord. Vit. 879. C.  part with Waleran Earl of Mellent, against King Henry the First; and fight stoutly on his part in that notable skirmish, near the Borough of Turold, where Waleran was utterly vanquished 
g Ibid. 88●. C. & D.  and made prisoner; being taken 
h Ibid. 88● C. & D.  in his flight by a Peasant, gave 
i Ibid. 88● C. & D.  him his Armour for liberty to escape; and having so done, cut 
k Ibid.  all his Hair according to the mode of an Esquire; by which means he passed 
l Ibid.  unknown to a Ferry upon the River of Seine, where he gave 
m Ibid.  his Shoes to the Boatman to carry him over; and so at length got barefoot to 
n Ibid.  his own house.  
But after this, ere long, surviving 
o Ibid. 882 A.  his Brother, and making his peace 
p Ibid. 882 A.  with the King, he obtained 
q Ibid. 876 C.  the Castle of Ivery, with the Lands thereto belonging.  
And in 3 Steph. when 
r R. Hoved. 〈◊〉. a. n. 50.  Robert Consul Earl of Gloucester, with divers other of the great men in that time, appeared for Maud the Empress against King Stephen, and fortified 
s R. Hoved. 〈◊〉. a. n. 50.  divers places on her behalf; he then favouring her Title, manned 
t R. Hoved. 〈◊〉. a. n. 50.  his Castle at Cariola, in Com. Somerst. for her. This William was a special Benefactor 
u Ord. Vit. 596 B.  to the Monks of S. Ebrulf at Utica in Normandy; and by ... his Wife, Sister 
x Ord Vit. 596 B.  to the before-specified Waleran Earl of Mellent, left Issue two Sons, viz. 
y Ord. Vit. 596 B.  Robert and William.  
By some 
z Ibid. 917 A. ● 942 ●.  of our Historians, the person who then held that Castle against King Stephen is called Ralph Luvell.  
But the next of whom I find mention is Henry Lovel 
Henry.  (Son, or Grandson of the beforementioned William, I presume:) who in 5 Hen. 2. upon collection of the Scutage then levied, paid 
a Rot. Pip. 5 H. 2. Somers.  five Marks; and in 12 Hen. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
b Lib. rub. sub tit. Somers.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be eighteen, and one de novo. In 22 Hen. 2. this Henry was amerced 
c Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Cornub.  for trespassing in the King's Forests at an hundred Marks; and in 33 Hen. 2. impleaded 
d Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Dors. & Somerst.  Robert de Levintone for certain Lands in Broctone, Dictanestone, and Briweton.  
To this Henry succeeded Ralph; 
Ralph.  who in 1 joh. gave 
e Rot. Pip. x Joh. Dors. & Somerst.  sixty six pounds for Livery of his Barony of Cari. This Ralph bestowed 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 671. l. 5.  his Lands of Etheberge on the Monks of Montacute; and departing 
g Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Dors. & Somers.  this life in 9 joh, left Issue 
h Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Dors. & Somers.  Henry 
Henry.  his Brother and Heir; who gave 
i Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Dors. & Somers.  three hundred Marks, and seven Palfreys, for Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance. Which Henry in 13 joh. paid 
k Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dors. & Somers.  three hundred Marks, 
Henry.  and three good Paltries, upon his passage into Ireland. As also 
l Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Dors. & Somers.  twenty three Marks for eleven Knights Fees and an half, and thirteen Marks for six Fees and an half, of the Fees of Montacute, upon collection of the Scutage of Wales.  
To this Henry succeeded Richard Lovel, 
Richard.  who in 2 Hen. 3. giving Security 
m Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 4. Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3 Dors. & Somers.  for his Relief (viz. one hundred pounds) had Livery 
n Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 4. Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3. Dors. & Somers.  of his Barony of Karri, and all other his Lands in Com. Somerst. And in 15 Hen. 3. obtained Free-warren in all his 
* Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 15.  Lands belonging to that Honour. In 26 Hen. 3. he gave 
o Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Dors. & Somers.  a Fine of fifteen Marks to be exempted from going into Gascoigne, in that Expedition than made thither.  
And in 38 Hen. 3. upon 
p Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Dors. & Somers.  collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, answered 
q Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Dors. & summer's.  for eleven Knights Fees and an half, of the Fees of Morton, but died soon after as it seems; for in 39 Hen. 3. Henry his Son and Heir paid 
r Rot. Pip. 39 H. 3. Dors. & Somers.  an hundred pounds for his Relief, and had Livery 
* Rot. Fin. 39 H. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands. Which Henry 
Henry.  died 
s Esc. 47 H. 3. n. 11.  in 47 Hen. 3. being then seized 
t Esc. 47 H. 3. n. 11.  of the same Manor of Castel-Kary, by him held in Capite of the King, for a whole Barony, by the service of finding two Soldiers in the King's Army at his own costs for forty days; leaving Richard 
Richad  his Son twenty eight years 
u Ibid.  of age; who thereupon doing his Homage, and paying 
x Ibid.  an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
y Ibid.  of his Lands.  
From which Richard 
Richard.  descended Sir Richard Lovel Knight, who in 9 Edw. 3. with Muriell his Wife, had the custody of the Castles of Corff and Purvek committed 
* Rot. Fin. 9 E. 2. m. 10.  to him; and was summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, in the 22d d 23 d and 24th years of King Edward the Third's Reign.  
Which Muriell was Daughter 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to ... Earl Douglas in Scotland, by whom he had Issue 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  one Son called james, and two Daughters; viz. joan the Wife of john de Moels, and Alianore of Sir Roger Ruhaut; and departed 
c Esc. 25 E. 3. n. 25.  this life, ult. januarii, 25 Edw. 3. being then seized 
d Esc. 25 E. 3. n. 25.  of the Manor of Wynfrid-Eagle, in Com. Dorst. as also of the Manors of Castle-Cary, and Mersh, in Com. Somerst. leaving Muriell the Daughter 
e Ibid.  of james Lovel, Son and Heir of him the said Richard, his next Heir, nineteen years of age, and at that time Wife 
f Ibid.  of Nicholas Seymour.  
¶ Of this Family (I presume) was Robert Lovel, 
Robert.  who in 16 joh. held 
g Claus. 16 Joh. m. 1.  Langecestre and Thornton up the weigh, in the Bishopric of Durham; whereof there was Livery 
h Claus. 16 Joh. m. 1.  at that time made to Robert de Gaugi, who had wedded 
i Claus. 16 Joh. m. 1.  Beatricc, Daughter of Isolde, Niece and Heir to the same Robert. Which Robert in 17 joh. being in Arms against the King, was taken 
k Ibid. m. 14.  in Kochester-Castle, and committed 
l Ibid. m. 14.  prisoner to Peter de Mauley.  
¶ So likewise (as 'tis probable) was Philip Lovel; 
Philip.  who in 34 Hen. 3. being 
m M. Paris. 774. 34.  one of the King's Counsel, was (with some others) signed 
n M. Paris. 774. 34.  with the Cross, in order to a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This Philip, in 35 Hen. 3. having been 
o Ibid. 827. n. 20, & 30.  a Clerk and Steward to 
p Ibid. 827. n. 20, & 30.  the Earl of Winchester, was advanced 
q Ibid. 827. n. 20, & 30.  to the King's service; and being Guardian 
r Ibid. 827. n. 20, & 30.  of the Jews, was accused 
s Ibid. 827. n. 20. & 30.  of great Bribery, for taking Plate of much value, to exempt some of them from the Tallage at that time imposed. Whereupon the King grew highly offended 
t Ibid.  with him, purposing 
u Ibid.  to have punished him severely; but at length, through the earnest intercession 
x Ibid.  of john Maunsell, (at that time in great power at Court) he came off for 
y Ibid.  a thousand Marks Fine. But being not fully reconciled, applied 
z Ibid. 830. n. 30, & ●0. & 50.  himself to the King and Q●●en of Scotland (Daughter to King Henry) to intercede for him; having been well acquainted 
a Ibid. 830. n. 30, & ●0. & 50.  with that King, and presented 
b Ibid. 830. n. 30. & ●0. & 50.  him with Gifts; when he was Steward to the Earl of Winchester in Galley; which being effectually done 
c Ibid. 830. n. 30, & ●0. & 50.  by them, he was soon received 
d Ibid. 830. n. 30, & ●0. & 50.  into his former Employment and Trust. Nay, so highly did he then stand in the King's esteem, having 
e Ibid. 847. n. 30.  still john Maunsell so sure to him; that, upon 
f Ibid. 847. n. 30.  the death of Wi●liam de Haverhull the King's Treasurer, he was shortly admitted 
g Ibid. 847. n. 30.  to that great office in his stead.  
But after this, ere long; viz. in 42 Hen. 3. for the causes 
h Ibid. 978. n. 50.  formerly alleged, he was by the judgement 
i Ibid. 978. n. 50.  of the whole Baronage, put from that high Trust, and the next ensuing year departed 
k Ibid. 982. n. 30.  this life at his Rectory of H●mestable, for grief, as 'twas said, that the King's displeasure thus continued towards him; having required 
l Ibid. 982. n. 30.  at his hands a vast sum of money for trespasses done in his Forests, whereupon all his Estate was seized 
m Ibid. 982. n. 30.  on till satisfaction given.  
¶ ay now come to john Lovel 
john  of this Family likewise, without doubt. In 41 Hen. 3. this john (amongst other the great men of that time) had summons 
* Claus. 41 H. 3. in. dorso m. 6.  to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of S. Peter, well fitted with Horse and Arms to attend the King into Wales. And in 45 Hen. 3. being constituted 
n Pat. 45. H. 3. m. 8.  Sheriff of the Counties of Cambridge and Huntendon, he continued 
o Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  so till the end of 47 Hen. 3. Moreover, in 48 he was made Governor 
p Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 17.  of the Castle at Northampton; but in 54 Hen. 3. he was signed 
q Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  with the Cross, in order to a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. And in 56 Hen. 3. made 
* Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 7.  Governor of the Castle at Marleberge: after which I have seen no more of him till his death, which happened 
r Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 11.  in 15 Edw. 1. he being then seized 
s Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 11.  of the Manor of minster, in Com. Oxon, Elecumbe, in Com. Wilts. and Tichemerse, in Com. Northt. leaving Sir john Lovel Knight, his Son and Heir, at that time thirty two years of age; who performing his Fealty, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin 15 E. 1. m. 3.  of his Lands the same year.  
In 22 Edw. 1. this john 
john  attended 
u Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1. m. 11.  that King in his Wars of Gascoigne; and was first summoned 
x Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 25 Edw. 1. After which ere long, viz. in 31, and 32 Edw. 1. he was 
y Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 7. Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Scotish Wars, and deserved so well for his service there; that in 33 Edw. 1. the King granted him Licence 
z Pat. 33 E. 1. p. 1. m. 23.  to make a Castle of his house at Tichmerse, in Com. Northt. as also for a Market 
a Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 66.  there every Monday; with a Fair 
b Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 66.  yearly upon the Eve and day of the Holy Trinity, and seven days next ensuing. This john died 
c Esc. 4 ●. ●. n. 33.  in 4 Edw. 2. being then seized 
d Esc. 4 ●. ●. n. 33.  of the Manor of Tichmerse, in Com. Northt Mynster-Lovell,. in Com. Oxon. Elecumbe and Bluntesdon-Gay, in Com. Wilts. leaving Issue by joan his Wife, daughter, 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Robert Lord Ross of Hamlake, john his Son and Heir twenty two years 
f Esc. ut supra.  of age. He likewise died seized 
g Esc. ut supra.  of certain Lands in Docking, in Com. Norff. whereof john his Father did enfeoff him and Isabella his first Wife, Sister 
h Co●. MS. penès Henr. Co●item Stanford.  and Heir to William de Bois jointly; and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, in the time of King Henry the Third. By which Isabella he had Issue 
i Esc. ut supra.  one only Daughter called Maude, than the Wife 
k Esc. ut supra.  of William la Zouche; and 
l Esc. ut supra.  at the time of his death thirty years of age.  
I now come to john, Son and Heir to the last john.  
This john 
john.  was 
m Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 5.  in the Scotish Wars in 7 Edw. 2. and having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament in 6, 7, and 8 Edw. 2. died 
o Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 49.  in the same eighth year; leaving Issue by Maude his Wife, Daughter 
p Esc. 8 E. 2. n. 49.  and Heir to Sir Philip Burnell Knight; joan his Daughter 
q Esc. ut supra.  and Heir than two years of age. Which Maude taking to her second Husband 
r Rot. Fin 9 E. 2. m. 8.  john de Handlo without Licence, in 9 Edw. 2. paid 
s Rot. Fin. 9 E. 2. m. 8.  an hundred pound Fine for that transgression.  
In 8 Edw. 3. this last mentioned john Lovel was 
t Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; likewise in 
u Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 14.  10 Edw. 3. and in 
x Rot. Franc. 18 E. 2. m. 19 Rot. Ranc. 19 E. 3. m. 17.  18 Edw. 3. in the Wars of France. Moreover, in 
y Rot. Franc. 18. E. 2. m. 19 Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 17.  19, 20 
z Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16. , and 
a Rot. Franc. 21 E. ●. m. 11.  21 Edw. 3. he still continued in those Wars, being the Retinue 
b Rot. Franc. 21 E. ●. m. 11.  with Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; but died 
c Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 4●.  in the same twenty first year, upon Saturday next after the Feast of All-Saints: being seized 
d Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 4●.  of two parts of the Manor of Southere, in Com. Norff. and jointly with Isabella his Wife, then surviving of the Manor of minster, in Com. Oxon. Tichemerse, in Com. Northt. Spekesford, in Com. Somerst. and two parts of the Manor of Chiriton in the same County; leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir at that time 
e Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 4●.  six years of age and an half. Which john departing 
f Esc. 36. E. 3. p. ●. ●. 100LS.  this life upon Monday next after the Feast of the Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr in 35 Edw. 3. within age, left his Brother (called also john) his next Heir 
g Esc. 36. E. 3. p. ●. ●. 100LS. , but of what age the Jury did not find; which john being of full age in 37 Edward 3. had Livery 
* Claus. 37 E. 3. m. 27.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited.  
This last mentioned john, 
john.  in 42 Edw. 3. (being then 
h Rot. Fran. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  a Knight) was 
i Rot. Fran. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue 
k Rot. Fran. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  with Lionel Duke of Clarence. So likewise 
l Rot. Franc. 4● E. 3. m. 13.  in 45 Edw. 3. and in 47 Edw. 3. having married 
m Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 22.  Maude, the Daughter of Robert de Holland, Son of Robert de Holland Knight, deceased, Cousin 
n Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 22.  and Heir to the said Sir Robert, doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 22.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 48 Edw. 3. this john having been 
p Rot. Vasc. 48 E. 3. m. 9  again in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue 
q Rot. Vasc. 48 E. 3. m. 9  of Edmund Mortimer Earl of March; was the next year (viz. 
r Rot. Vasc. 48 E. 3. m. 9  49 Edw. 3.) summoned 
s Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament. And in 50 Edw. 3. constituted 
t Rot. Franc. 50 E. 3. m. 25.  Governor of the Castle of Banelyngham, in France: also in 3 Ric. 2. employed 
u Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. m. 4.  into Ireland upon the King's special service.  
But some years after this, much discontent 
x H. Knighton 2697. n. 30.  arising amongst divers of the Nobility, by reason that the King was wholly swayed by Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland, and some others, to the great scandal of the Government, the Duke of Gloucester (viz. Thomas of Wodstoke) and his party, raising what Forces they could, appeared in Arms, 
y H Knighton 2697. n. 30.  near London, at Bishops-wood, Waltham, Hackney, and other places; whence they sent 
z H. Knighton 2697. n. 30.  this john Lord Lovel, with the Archbishop of York (and others) to the King; requiring 
a H. Knighton 2697. n. 30. , that he should deliver up those, by whose evil Counsel he had been thus seduced.  
Howbeit, at length it so happened that this Lord Lovel fell off 
b Ibid. ●705. n. 30.  from them to the King; being one of those whom they expelled 
c Ibid. ●705. n. 30.  the Court, whilst they were thus predominant. And in 18 Ric. 2. attending 
d Pat. 18 R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  him into Ireland, so far insinuated himself into his esteem, as that in 22 Ric. 2. he was again employed 
e Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 3. m. 19 & m. 22.  into that Realm in his service.  
But after this I have not seen any thing farther memorable of him, than that he gave 
f Monast. Anglic. p. 272. a. 18.  to the Canons of Marlebergh, in Com. Wilts. certain Lands in Monton, Burbach, and West-Graston; and that upon the morrow next ensuing the Feast of S. james the Apostle, Anno 1408. (9 Hen. 4.) by the title 
g Arundel Vol. 1. 255 b.  of john Lord Lovel, and Holland, he made 
h Arundel Vol. 1. 255. b.  his Testament at Wardour-Castle, in Com. Wilts. whereby he bequeathed his Body to Burial in the Church of the Hospital of Saint john at Brackley, in Com. North ton. and gave thereunto a Vestment of Black, adorned with Stars of Gold: as also certain Copes, and other things thereunto appertaining of the same suit and colour; appointing Maude his Wife to dispose of part of his Goods for the health of his Soul; whom, together with john his Son, than a Knight, Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, and some others, he constituted his Executors.  
The day of his death, I cannot certainly tell, but it was not long after; for the Probate 
i Ibid.  of that his Testament bears date the twelfth of September following; the Lands whereof he died seized being 
k Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 29. Claus. 10 H. 4. ●. 32 & 33.  these; viz. the Manors of Sutton-Walrond, in Com. Dorst. Sp●rkford, North-C●iriton, and Upton-Noble, in Com. Somerst. Tichmerse, and Othecote, in Com. North ●●● Mynster-Lovell,. in Com. Oxon. Mighenden, Bridesierd, Erdescote, Knoll, Hywishe, Wamberghe, Ubeton, W●rdor, Knoweke, Knighton, Salthorpe, Wikelescote, Areforde, Stutescombe, and Elcombe, in Com. Wilts. And as Tenant by the courtesy in right of Maude his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Robert de Holland, of the Manor of Hameldon, in Com. Rotel. Southmere, in Com. Norff. Broughton, juxta Aylesbury, in Com. Buck. Yox●ale, in Com. Staff. Baggeworth, and Shepesheved, in Com. Leic. Dokelynton, Norton-Bruyn, and Cheldeston, in Com. Oxom. Denford, in Com. Berks. As also of the Manors of Brackley and Hulls, with the Hundred of Sutton (commonly called Kings-Sutton, in Com. Northt. Maude his Wife surviving, who in 1 Hen. 5. by a formal Release 
l Ex 〈◊〉 penès Tho. Co. Elg●n.  under her Seal of Arms, bearing date at Bristol, 4 julii, did quit-claim to King Henry the Fifth, all her right to divers Lordships and Lands whereunto that King did then make claim, by virtue of a certain Grant made of them by King Henry the Third, unto Edmund his Son, and the Heirs of his body: And having given 
m Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 375 a. 46.  her Manors of Bagworth and Thornton, in Com. Leic. to the Hospital of Brackley, in 8 Hen. 5. procured Licence 
n Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 375. a. 46.  for converting it to an House of Fryers-Preachers.  
I come now to john 
john.  his Son and Heir, than 
o Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 17.  a Knight, who had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 17.  of his Lands the next ensuing year after his Father's decease, his Homage being respited 
q Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 17. .  
This john lived not long; for upon the nineteenth of October, 2 Hen. 5. he departed 
r Esc. 2 H. 5. n. 30.  this life, being then seized of the Manors of Mighenden, Elcombe, Erdescote, and Wardor-Castle, in Com. Wilts. Cheleston, Minster-Lovell, Norten-Bruyn, and Dokelington-Brethon, in Com. Oxon. Tichemershe, Hinton juxta Brakele, Hulls, with the Manor and Hundred of King's-Sutton, in Com. North ton. and Broughton, in Com. Leic. leaving William his Son and Heir 17 years of age.  
Which William 
William.  in 4 Hen. 5. was by Indenture retained 
t Ex Autogr. penès Clerie. pell.  to serve the King with six men at Arms, and eight Archers, in his Wars of France; and before the end of that year to serve 
u Ibid.  him in his Fleet at Sea with two men at Arms, himself accounted, and four Archers. Moreover, in 9 Hen. 5. he was 
x Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m. 12.  again in those Wars of France; and in 1 Hen. 6. doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 1 H 6 ●. 6. Esc. 1 H. 6. n. 51.  of the Lands of his Inheritance by descent, both from john Lord Lovel his Father, and Maude the Daughter and Heir of Robert de Holland his Grandmother, being then 
z Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. ●. 6. Esc. 1 H. 6. n. 51.  twenty four years of age.  
This William was summoned 
a Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 3 Henry 6. till 33 Henry 6. inclusive; and having married 
b Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 1.  Alice, one of the Daughters of Sir john Deincourt Knight, Sister and Coheir to William Lord Deincourt, Widow of 
c Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 54.  Ralph Boteler Lord Sudley, performing his Fealty 
d Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m ... Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 1.  in 2 Hen. 6. had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. ... Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 1.  of the Lands of his Inheritance.  
After which; viz. in 8 Hen. 6. he was retained by Indenture 
f Ex 〈◊〉 penès 〈◊〉 pell  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with twenty nine men at Arms, and eighty Archers: and in 21 Hen. 6. procured Licence 
g Cart. 21 H. 6. n. 21. etc.  to deafforest his Woods, called Minsterwoods', in Com. Oxon. with two Fields thereto adjoining, and to impark them.  
But in 24 Hen. 6. in consideration 
h Pat. 21 ●. 6. p. 1. n. 19  of his eminent services in Foreign parts, as well in the time of King Henry the Fifth, as this King; as also by reason 
i Pat. 21 ●. 5. p. 1. n. 19  of his infirmity of body, he obtained an especial exemption 
k Pat. 21 ●. 5. p. 1. n. 19  from coming to Parliament for the whole term of his life. Howbeit, in 28 Hen. 6. notwithstanding this special Privilege, he was made 
* Pat. 28 H. ● p. 2. m. 1●.  Constable of Walingford Castle, and departed 
l Esc. 33 H. 6. n. 2●.  this world upon the 13th of june, 33 Hen. 6. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir twenty two 
m Esc. 33 H. 6. n. 2●.  years of age; Alice his Wife still surviving; who the very same year, upon the death 
n Esc. 33 H. 6. n. 34.  of Margaret her Sister, Wife of Ralph Lord Cromwell, without Issue, was found 
o Esc. 33 H. 6. n. 34.  to be her next Heir; by which means divers fair Lordships and Lands descended to her, whereof she had special Livery 
p Pat. 34 H. 6 p. 1. m. 19  soon after.  
The Lands whereof this William Lord Lovel died seized, were these; viz. 
q Esc. 33 H. 6. n. 28.  the Manors of Ketherhythe and Ber●undsey, in Com. Surr. Wolverhampton, in Com. Staff. Waltham Parva, called Powers-mannor, and Burnells in Berle, in Com. Hertf. Kesyngdon-Basset, in Com. Glouc. Wevilcate, called Butlers-Court, in Com. ... Mynster-Lovell, Dokelyngton, Norton-Bruyn, and Cheleston, in Com. Oxon. Denford, in Com. Berks. Elcombe, Blackgrove, Mighenden, Wigtetcote, Sulthorpe, Whythyll, Uffecote, Erdescote, and Knoke, in Com. Wilts. The third part of the Chase of Charnewood, in Com. Leic. The Manors of Cranleye and Broughton-Lovell, in Com. Buck. The Manors of Holgate, Clee-Saint Margaret, Wolstanton, Prestes-weston, Ardulveston, Bollylye, Longfeld, Uppington, Wotton, Onebury, Welton, Sutton, Corston, Abbeton, Ewdon-Burne●l, Benthall, Millingchope, Bushbury, Longedon, Condovere, Astewall, Hope-bowdlers', Wiggecote, Chatwall, Smethecote, Chelton, Acton-Keyner, Tasseley, Konton, Amb●ston, Pulleleye, Kammeshurst, Streford-Cantelope, Acton-Burnell, and Acton-Pigot, in Com. Salop. the Borough of Brakele, the Hundred of Sutton, alias King's-Sutton, the Manors of Pokebroke, Duston, Tychemershe, King's-Sutton, and Halls, in Com. Northt.  
And 
r Ibid.  of the Inheritance of Alice his Wife, of the Manors of Askeham and Drynghouse, within the Liberty of the City of York, and Manor of Baynton, in Com. Ebor. of the Manors of ●●gges, Herdewyke, Kotherfeld, Somerton; the moiety of the Manor of Fringford, and fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, in Com. Oxon. Of the Manor of Ordton, alias Ulverton, in Salihull, in Com. War. Of the Manors of Shovyndon, Est-claydon, Bold-claydon, Woburne, and Fryngford, in Com. Buck. as also of the Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Cantii.  
And jointly 
s Ibid.  with the said Alice, of the Castle and Manor of Wardour, and Manors of Brides●ursh, Ubbedon, and Wamburghe, in Com. Wilts.  
¶ ay now come to john his Son and Heir. 
john.   
This john, in 34 Hen. 6. (than 
t Rot. Fin. 34 H. 6. m. 9  a Knight) had Livery of his Lands, his Homage being respited 
u Rot. Fin. 34 H. 6. m. 9  And in 38 Hen. 6. in consideration 
x Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 15.  of his good services, obtained a Patent 
y Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 15.  from the King, to be chief Forester, of the Forest of Whichwode, in Com. North ●●●. But before the end of that year the Scene suddenly changed; for upon the landing 
z Stow & 〈◊〉 in eodem anno.  of the Dake of York, and those of his party, this john Lord Lovel accompanying 
a Stow & 〈◊〉 in eodem anno.  the Lord Scales and Hungerford to London, in hope to gain the Citizens for King Henry; failing therein, were constrained 
b Stow & 〈◊〉 in eodem anno.  to flee to the Tower for refuge. Soon after which the Yorkists prevailed every where, to the total ruin of King Henry and most of his Friends: so that of this john I have not afterwards seen any thing further memorable till his death, which happened 
c Esc. 1 H. 8. n. 29.  9 jan. 4 Edw. 4. he being then seized 
d Esc. 4 ●. 4. n. 27.  of the Manor of Yoxball, in Com. Staff. Denford and Pole, in Com. Berks. Mynster-Loveil, 〈◊〉- Pa●ve, Duke●●gton, Norton-Bryne, and the Manor of Wyb●scote, called 〈◊〉- Court, in Com. Oxon. Baynton, called Deincourts-Mannor, and Wald-Newton, upon the Woulds, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manors of Halls, Brackley, King's-Sutton, and Tichemersh, in Com. North ton. Of the Manors of Holgore, Clears ●S. Margaret, Wolstanton, Prestes-Weston, Bollyleye, Longford, Uppinton, Pullileye, Wotton, Walton, Sutton, Corston, Abeton, Edon-●urnell, Beithall, Millinchope, Bushbury, Longedon, Cundovere, Astwall, Hope-Bowdeler, Chatwall, Smethecote, Acton-Keigner, Tasseley-Cantelope, Acton-Burnell, and Stretfeld, in Com. Salop. as also of the moiety of the Manor of Askham-Bryan in the County of the City of York; leaving Issue Francis his Son and Heir by joan his Wife, Sister 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of William Viscount Beaumond, his Son and Heir, nine years of age.  
Which Francis, 
Francis.  in 22 Edw. 4. went 
e Stow's Ann.  with Richard Duke of Gloucester (than Lieutenant 
f Stow's Ann.  General of the English Army into Scotland; and before the end of that year; viz. upon the 4th of january, was advanced 
g Cart. 22 E. 4. n. 1.  to the dignity of Viscount Lovel. Moreover, being a great Friend and Favourer of King Richard the Third, in those his unjust and bloody practices, whereby he attained the Crown; he was advanced 
* Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  to the office of Lord Chamberlain of his Household. And being thereupon made 
h Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  Constable of the Castle of W●●●ngford, had the custody 
i Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  of that Honour; as also of the Honour of S. Waleries, granted to him, and was likewise constituted 
k Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  chief Butler of England. And having thus twisted Interests with him, adventured himself in Battle for him at Bosworthfield; where that King being slain, and his Army totally routed, he made shift to escape with his life; and thence fleeing 
l Polyd. Vi●g. p. 564.  to S. john's at Colchester, in Essex, took Sanctuary 
m Polyd. Vi●g. p. 564.  there for a while; but deeming that no safe place, privily got away to 
n Ibid. 568. n. 30.  Sir Thomas Broughton's house in Lancashire, and there lurked 
o Ibid. 569. a. 10.  for some months, and so into 
p Ibid. 572 a. n. 20.  Flanders, to Margaret Duchess of Burgundy (Sister to the late King Edward the Fourth) from whom, with 
q Ibid. 572 a. n. 20.  two thousand stout Soldiers, under the conduct of Martin Swart, (an eminent Germane Commander) he was sent 
r Ibid. 573.  into Ireland on the behalf of Lambert Simnell, (that counterfeit Duke of York) and came over into England with john de la pole, Earl of Lincoln, and the rest of that party; by which means he underwent the like fate as they did; being slain 
s Ibid. 574. n. 30. Stow's Ann.  in the Battle of Stcke, near Newark upon Trent, 16 junii, 3 Hen. 7.  
This Francis married 
t cattle, of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, Daughter to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh, but had no Issue by her; so that being attainted 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  in 1 Hen. 7. his two Sisters; viz. joanc the Wife 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir Bryan Stapleton Knight, and Fridiswide married 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Sir Edward Norris Knight, could inherit nothing from him.   

lovel Lord Morley.  
¶ ay Now come to William Lovel, 
Williams.  second Son to William Lord Lovel, and Alice his wife, Sister of William Lord Deincourt.  
This William married 
a Ex col. R. Gl. S.  Alianore, the Daughter and Heir to Robert Lord Morley; by reason of which marriage, he had the title 
b Ex col. R. Gl. S.  of Lord Morley, and departed 
c Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 7●.  this life on the morrow after the Feast of S. james the Apostle, 16 Edw. 4. being then seized 
d Esc. 16 ●. 4. n. 7●.  of the Manors of Bridesmithe, Uppadon-Lovell, and Erdeskote, in Com. Wilts. leaving Issue 
e Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 7●.  Henry his Son and Heir, ten years of age, and Eleanor his Wife surviving. Which Eleanor died 
f Esc. 16 ●. 4. ut supra.  upon the twentieth of August following; being seized 
g Esc. 16 ●. 4. ut. supra.  by right of Inheritance of the Manor of Halyngbury-Morley, in Com. Essex. Walkern, in Com. Heref. Heyngham, Swanton-Morley, Burston, Matsale, Mokering, Albye, Folsham, and the Hundred of Fourh●, in Com. Norff. as also of the Manors of Shobyngton, Est-Claydon, Crawley, and Woburne-Deincourt, in Com. Buck. Henry her Son and Heir being then eleven years of age. Which Henry 
Henry.  in 4 Hen. 7. bearing the title 
h Pat. 4 H. 7. p. 1.  of Lord Morley, had a special Livery 
i Pat. 4 H. 7. p. 1.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And having married 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, the fourth Daughter of john de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, being sent 
l Holingsh. in eodem anno.  with the Lord Daubenie and others from England into Flanders, in the same fourth year of Hen. 7. in aid of Maximilian King of Romans (against whom a Rebellion in those parts had been used) was unhappily slain 
m Holingsh. in eodem anno.  at Dixmew by a Gun-shot, and buried at Calais, leaving no 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Issue; so that Alice his Sister taking to Husband 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Henry Parker Knight, had Issue by him a Son called Henry 
p Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. ; who in 21 Hen. 8. was summoned 
q Claus. de eode● ann. in dorso.  to Parliament by the title of Lord Morley.   

Munchensi.  
IT was not long after the Norman Conquest, that Hubert de Munchensi 
Hubert.  gave 
a 〈…〉  to the Monks of Eye, in Com. Suff. his house at Iakes●e; as also to 
b Ibid. 665 b. n. 30.  the Monks of Thetford, two parts of the Tithes of Belcham; and likewise bestowed 
c Ibid. 469 a. n. 20.  the Church of Edwardeston, in Com. Suff. and two Acres of Land, with two parts of the Tithes of Staneton and Stanestede, on the Monks of Saint Alban; whereupon Edwardeston became a Cell to that great Abbey; which Grant King Henry the Second confirmed. 
d Ibid. 469 a. n. 20.   
Moreover in 5 Steph. this Hubert gave 
e Rot. pip. 5 Steph. Norff. & S. ●.  an hundred pounds for an exchange of the Manor of Seham, in Com. Suff. which Hugh Bigot obtained 
f Rot. pip. 5 Steph. Norff. & S. ●.  from him.  
It is said 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  that this Hubert had Issue Warine de Munchensi, 
Warine.  and he another Hubert, which is like enough to be true: for in 33 Hen. 2. it appears 
h 〈…〉  that Hubert de Munchensi was in Ward to the Bishop of Ely with his Land of Streford, part of the Honour of Henry de Essex.  
At the same time also Agnes de Munchensi (Widow of Warine, as I guess) Daughter 
i 〈…〉  of Pain Fitz-Iohn, than 
k 〈…〉  sixty years of age, had 
l 〈…〉  three Sons, viz. Ralph and William, both Knights, and Hubert a Clerk; as also two Daughters, the one married 
m 〈…〉  to Stephen de Glanvile, and the other to 
n 〈…〉  William Painell, her Lands at Holkham, in Com. Norff. being then valued at eleven pounds per Annum.  
But the next of whom I find any thing memorable, is William de Munchensi, 
William.  who in 2 Ric. 1. paid 
o 〈…〉  an hundred Marks Fine to have Livery of the Manor of Winserthing, in Com. Norff. This William in 6 Ric. 1. attended 
p 〈…〉  the King into Normandy: and in 2 joh. gave 
q 〈…〉  forty Marks and one Palfrey to be exempted from that expedition then made beyond Sea; his Lands lying in 
r 〈…〉  the Counties of Essex, Suff, and Norf. But in 6 joh. he died, if not before; for than 
s 〈…〉  did William Earl of Arundel give an hundred Marks for the Wardship of his Lands and Heir, whose name was also William.  
Which William (though then in minority) obtained 
t Claus. 8 Joh. m. 1. Rot. pip. 9 Joh. Norff. & Suff.  from the King a special Grant of all the Demesns and Fees whereof the Countess of Hereford died siesed; in consideration whereof he paid a Fine of two hundred Marks. But it seems that this William lived not long after; for it appears 
u Rot. fin. 15 Joh. m. 2. Rot. pip. 16 Joh. Kanc.  that in 15 joh. Warine de Munchensi 
Warine  (his Uncle I suppose) gave a Fine of two thousand Marks for Livery of his whole Inheritance; and to be quit of those debts which he owed to the Jews.  
This Warine took to Wife 
x joh. Tincmuth, MS. in bibls. Bodl. lib. 20. cap. 50.  joan the second Daughter to William marshal Earl of Pembroke: and in 7 Hen. 3. being 
y Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  in that Expedition then made into Wales, had 
z Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  Scutage of all his Tenants by Military service in the Counties of Suff. Norff. Essex, Kent. Hertf. and Buck. Moreover, in 8 Hen. 3. upon collecting the Scutage of Montgomery, he was acquitted 
a Rot. pip. 8 H. 3. 〈◊〉  for fourteen Knights Fees and an half; and in 26 Hen. 3. being in 
b M. Paris. p. 590. n. 40.  that famous Battle at Xantoine against the French, won 
c M. Paris. p. 590. n. 40.  lasting Honour by his valiant deportment there.  
In 34 Hen. 3. the King ratisied 
d Claus. 34 H. 3. m. 18.  to this Warine de Munchensi, all the Liberties appertaining to the Lands of Ralph de Munchensi his Uncle, whose Heir he was; which Liberties were granted 
e Ibid.  by King Henry the Second. But in Anno 1255. (38 Hen. 3.) he died 
f M. Paris. p. 908. n. 10. , being then reputed 
g M. Paris. p. 908. n. 10.  one of the most noble, prudent, and wealthy men in all the Realm; his Inventory amounting to two thousand Marks, leaving Issue William his Son 
h Ibid.  and Heir; whose Wardship the King granted 
i Ibid.  to William de Valence 
William.  (half Brother to the King) who had married 
k Ibid.  joan his Daughter by the King's appointment. Which William de Munchensi was then near to his full age as it seems; for before the end of that year he had Livery 
l Rot. fin. 38 H. 3. m. 3.  of all the Lands in Essex (doing his Fealty) whereof Ralph de hay died seized, whose Heir he was; and the same year upon collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
m Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Kanc.  twenty nine pounds for fourteen Knights Fees and an half which he then had.  
Moreover, in 40 Hen. 3. as Son and Heir to the before-specified Warine, doing his Homage he had Livery 
n Claus. 40 H. 3. m. 1.  of all his Lands lying in Norff. Essex, Kent, Glouc. and Northampton, which descended to him by his death: and in 42 Hen. 3. had summons 
o Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11. , to attend the King at Chester well fitted with Horse and Arms, on Monday preceding the Feast of Saint john Baptist, to oppose the Hostilities of the Welsh. Furthermore, in 46 Hen. 3. being 
p Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  one of those discontented Barons then at odds with the King, he received notice 
q Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18. , that in case he did not personally repair to the Court (as divers of them did) to ratify that Accord betwixt the King and them at that time made; he might send his Seal for the better confirmation thereof. And in 48 Hen. 3. having been 
r M. Paris. 995. n. 40.  one of the chief Commanders on the part of the rebellious Barons, in that fatal Battle of Lewes, where the King was made their prisoner; the next ensuing year, when they summoned 
s Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso.  a Parliament in the King's name, he was 
t Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso.  one of the chief of those Barons that then sat therein.  
But not long after this, being taken 
u Lel. coll. Vol. 1. p. 772▪  at Kenilworth in that notable surprise made by the Forces of Prince Edward, a little before the Battle of 〈◊〉 (whereof I have elsewhere particularly taken notice) his Lands were seized and given 
x Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  to William de Valence, who had married his Sister (as before is observed.)  
Whereupon Dionysia his Mother undertook 
y Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 33.  to bring him in before the Feast of S. Hillary, in 51 Hen. 3. to stand to the judgement of the King's Court in pursuance of the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth; but being not 
z Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 33.  able to perform it within the compass of that time, by reason 
a Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 33.  of his sickness, she promised 
b Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 33.  to bring him in upon that very day; where, and at which time he had such fair respect for his Sister's sake, that William Valence her Husband freely restored 
c Claus. 52 H. 3. ut supra.  them to him again.  
After which, viz. in 6 Edw. 1. he obtained a formal and full pardon 
d Claus. 6 E. 1. m. 10.  for those his rebellious actings: and in 10 Edw. 1. marched 
e Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  with the King's Army into Wales, in that Expedition than made thither. Furthermore, in 11 Edw. 1. having obtained 
f Rot. fin. 11 E. 1. m. 5.  from john de Munchensi, the Manor-house, and fourth part of the Manor of Has●ingfeud, doing his Homage he had Livery 
g Rot. fin. 11 E. 1. m. 5.  thereof. And in 13 Edw. 1. obtained a confirmation 
* Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 10.  from that King of all those Privileges and Liberties which were granted to his Ancestors by King Henry the Second; in particular that he might keep Dogs to hunt the Hare, Fox, and Wilde-Cat in his Forests; and to have a weekly Market 
† Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 10.  at his Manor of Gareston. But in Anno 1289. (17 Edw. 1.) marching with the Earl of Cornwall (than Governor of the Realm in the King's absence) into 
h T. Wals. p. 15. n. 20.  Wales, against Rees ap Griffith, at that time in the Castle of Drosselan (who had made 
i T. Wals. p. 15. n. 20.  great depredations in those parts) endeavouring to demolish that Castle by undermining it; was with divers others overwhelmed 
k T. Wals. p. 15. n. 20.  in the fall thereof.  
Shortly after which Hugh de Vere (a younger Son to Robert Earl of Oxford) then 
l Pat. 18 E. 1. m. 16.  being the King's servant, obtained a Grant 
m Pat. 18 E. 1. m. 16.  of Dionysia, the sole Daughter and Heir to this deceased William, with purpose 
n Pat. 18 E. 1. m. 16.  to make her his Wife; and having afterwards accordingly married 
o Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 10.  her; in 25 Edw. 1. in consideration 
p Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 10.  of his great services in the Wars of France, doing his Homage, had Livery 
q Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 10.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. Dionysia her Grandmother then living, who being a pious and devout Woman, founded 
r Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 543. n. 20.  the Nunnery at Waterbeche, in Com. Cantabr. in Anno 1293. (21 Edw. 1.) and departed 
s Rot. fin. 22 E. 1. m. 2.  this life in 32 Edw. 1. whereupon Hugh de Vere (who had married her said Niece and Heir) had Livery 
t Rot. fin. 22 E. 1. m. 2.  of those Lands whereof she died seized.  
¶ Having thus finished what I had to say of this principal Branch, I come now to the next; viz. William de Munchensi of Edwardeston, 
William.  in Com. Suff. who is said 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to be a younger Brother to the last mentioned Warine (though neither he, nor any of his Descendants, had ever summons to Parliament.)  
This William married 
x Rot. fin. 6 E. 1. m. 9 Claus. 6 E. 1. m. 5.  Beatrix, one of the Daughters and Heirs to William de Beauchamp of Bedford, and had Livery 
y Rot. fin. 6 E. 1. m. 9 Claus. 6 E. 1. m. 5.  of her Purparty of that Inheritance in 6 Edw. 1. but died 
z Ease. 14 E. 1. n. 27.  in 14 Edw. 1. being siesed of the Manor of Potemere, in Com. Hertf. as also of the Manors of Brendeshale in Balinton, stansted, Weston, Pilton, Wylinghale, Finchenfeld, Beauchamp-William, Manhale, Breny●ge, Boxgrave, and Leyre-de la Hay, in Com. Essex, fifty two Acres of Land and Meadow in Haselingfeld, in Com. Cantabr. certain Lands in Scratford, in Com. Suff. as also of the Manor of Edwardeston in the same County; and in right of Beatrix his Wife of the Manors of Bramham, Konhale, Dylewike, and Kerenton, in Com. Bedf. and certain Lands in Lyncelade and Suthcote, in Com. Berks. William his Son and Heir being 
a Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 27.  at that time twenty one years of age.  
Which William departed 
b Esc. 30 E 1. n. 〈◊〉.  this life in 30 Edw. 1. leaving William 
William.  his Son 
c Esc. 30 E 1. n. 〈◊〉.  and Heir twenty two years of age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Claus. 30 E. 1. m. 3.  of his Lands the same year; and in 32 Edw. 1. was 
e Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Scotish Wars. But this is all I have seen of him till his death 
f Esc. 11 E. ● n. 18. 〈◊〉.  in 11 Edw. 3. at which time being seized 
g Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  of the before-specified Manor of Edwardeston, he left Thomas de Munchensi his Son and Heir twenty one years of age; 
Thomas.  who then doing his Homage, had Livery of his Lands; and had Issue one sole Daughter and Heir called joan, married to Sir Richard Waldgrave Knight.   

Lucy.  
THE first mention I find of this name, is in that Render made to Richard de Lucy 
Richard.  by King Henry the First, of the Lordship of Disce in Norfolk; where the Record 
a Testa de 〈◊〉 Norff. 〈◊〉 Suff.  expresseth, that it was not known whether it were so yielded to him as his Inheritance, or for his Service. This Richard being Governor 
b Ord. 〈◊〉 ●18 C.  of Faleis in Normandy in 3 Steph. stoutly defended 
c Ord 〈◊〉 ●18 C.  it against jeffrey Earl of Anjou, who had laid Siege thereto; and deserving so well of that King, obtained 
d 〈…〉  from William Earl of Gloucester his Son, the Town of Grenestede (in Essex) with the services of divers persons to hold by ten Knights Fees: as also 
e Ibid. n. 10.  the Lordship of Stanford and Anger a member thereof, together with 
f Ibid. n. 10.  Roaring and Cristeshale, to hold by the service of three Knights Fees. And afterwards, in those times of Hostility, betwixt Maud the Empress and King Stephen; taking part 
g 〈…〉  with that King, issued 
h 〈…〉  out of Oxford with William de Chesney then Governor there, and encountering 
i 〈…〉  with some Forces which were sent out of Wallingford-Castle by the Empress, routed 
k 〈…〉  them and took divers prisoners.  
But at length, viz. in 18 Steph. upon 
l 〈…〉  that Agreement made betwixt the King, and Henry Duke of Normandy: whereby it was concluded 
m 〈…〉  that Henry should succeed him in the Throne of this Realm; for the better securing of that Accord, the Tower of London, and Castle of Winchester, by the advice of the whole Clergy, were then given 
n 〈…〉  into the hands of this Richard. He (by his solemn Oath) promising 
o 〈…〉 , that upon the death of King Stephen he would faithfully deliver them to Henry; and for his more effectual performance of that Trust, gave 
p 〈…〉  up his own Son for an Hostage.  
All which being afterwards accomplished; he was in 2 Hen. 2. constituted 
q Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. 〈…〉.  Sheriff of Essex and Hartfordshires; and in 7 Hen. 2. the King being 
r M. 〈◊〉 in anno 1161.  then in Normandy, and hearing 
s M. 〈◊〉 in anno 1161.  of the death of Theobald Archbishop of Canterbury, was sent 
t M. 〈◊〉 in anno 1161.  thence into England, to procure the election of Thomas Becket (than Lord Chancellor) in his room. Moreover, such was the esteem he then had with King Henry; that in the eighth of his Reign he was advanced 
u 〈…〉  to that great office of Justice of England. And shortly after, viz. in 10 Hen. 2. upon that Recognition ˣ made by King Henry of the ancient Laws of this Realm, was one of those who undertook ʸ for his observance of them.  
In 12 Hen. 2. upon 
z Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub. tit. Essex.  the Aid then assessed for marrying the King's Daughter, he certified 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub. tit. Essex.  his Knight's Fees (lying in the Counties of Kent, Suffolk, and Norfolk) de veteri Feoffamento, to be in number seven; and 
b Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub. tit. Essex.  that his Ancestors performed the service of Castleguard at Dovor for the same, as also 
c Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub. tit. Essex.  that he held one Knights Fee more, de novo Feoffamento, in Com. Devon.  
But the same year, upon 
d Rad. de Di●●●o 〈◊〉 9 n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  those great Differences which happened betwixt the King and Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury; Becket fleeing 
e Rad. de Di●●to 〈◊〉 9 n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  into Normandy, and coming to 
f Rad. de Di●●to 〈◊〉 9 n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  Uiceliac to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord (the King being 
g Rad. de Di●●to 〈◊〉 9 n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  the● also in those parts) discerning 
h Rad. de Di●●to ●●9. n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  divers persons who then repaired to that Festival; and amongst them this Richard de Lucy, he stepped 
i Rad. de Di●●to ●●9. n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  into the Pulpit, and there with lighted Candles pronounced the sentence of Excommunication 
k Rad. de Di●●to ●●9. n. 50. Ro●. Hored. 286 a. n. 30.  against them all, as public Incendiaries betwixt the King and him, but being neither 
l Ibid.  Convicted, nor called to answer, with the rest he Appealed 
m Ibid.  and enured 
n Ibid.  the Church.  
Soon after which (viz. in 13 Hen. 2.) the King being 
o Geru. D●rob 1402. n. 40.  still beyond Sea, he was made Lieutenant 
p Geru. D●rob. 1402. n. 40.  here during his absence. And when the King perceived 
q M. Paris. in an. 1168  that Alexander the Third, than Pope, gave countenance to Becket; he, with some others, were sent 
r M. Paris. in an. 1168  to the Archbishop of Colein, to complain to him against his Holiness for so doing.  
Moreover, in Anno 1173. (19 Henry 2.) he marched 
s R. Ro●ed. 306 b. n. 50. ● 307 a. Lel. coll. Vol. 2. 272.  with Humphrey de Bohun, Constable of England, into Scotland, to waste that Country, at which time they burned 
t R. Ro●ed. 306 b. n. 50. ● 307 a. Lel. coll. Vol. 2. 272.  Barwick.  
In this year also the Government of the Realm being again 
u Jo●erall. 1088 n. 40. R Hored. 307 b. n. 10.  committed to him, by reason of the King's absence, the Earl of Leicester and others then breaking out in Rebellion on the behalf of young Henry the King's Son (as our Historians do show) he joined 
x Jo●erall. 1088. n. 40. R Hored. 307 b. n. 10.  with Reginald Earl of Cornwall the King's Uncle, in the Siege of Leicester; and having taken it, burned 
y Jo●erall. 1088 n. 40. R Hored. 307 b. n. 10.  the whole Town, demolishing 
z Jo●evall. 1088 n. 40. R Hored. 307 b. n. 10.  also the Walls thereof. The same year likewise he laid Siege 
a Ja●evall. 1094. n. 30.  to Huntingdon and took it.  
This Richard had by the gift 
b Ex Autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  of King Henry the Second, the Hundred of Anger in Essex; as also an hundred Acres of Affart-lands in the Forest of Stantord, Grenestede, and Anger.  
I now come to his Works of Piety.  
To the Canons of the Holy Trinity without Aldgate, in the Suburbs of London, he gave 
c 〈…〉  twenty shillings Rend in N●w●on, for the health of the Soul of Rohais his Wife, whose Body lay 
d 〈…〉  there interred; and to the Monks of Feversham, the Lordship of Cherham. Moreover, in Anno 1178. (21 Hen. 2.) he founded 
f 〈…〉  the Priory of Westwode in the Diocese of Rochester, in honour of S. Thomas of Canterbury the Martyr: And about the same time also began the foundation of 
g 〈…〉  the Priory of Lesnes in Kent, which he plentifully endowed 
h 〈…〉 . But the year next ensuing; viz. in the month of july, he took upon him the habit 
i 〈…〉  of a Canon-Regular there; and departing this life soon after, was buried 
k 〈…〉  in the Chapterhouse of that Monastery.  
By the before-specified Rohais his Wife, he had Issue two Sons, viz. Geffrey 
l 〈…〉  de Lucy, and Herbert 
m 〈…〉  de Lucy; and two Daughters, Maude married 
n 〈…〉  to Walter Fitz-Robert (Progenitor to the noble Family of Fitz-Walter) to whom she brought 
o 〈…〉  the Lordship of Disce beforementioned; and Rohais to 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. ●●nc.  Fulbert de Dovor, Lord of Chilham in Kent.  
Which Geffrey died 
q D●mitian ●. 8. ut supra.  in his Father's life-time, leaving Richard his Son 
r Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. ●●nc.  and Heir; who departing this life without 
s Ibid.  Issue, the Inheritance resorted 
t Ibid.  to Rohais his Aunt, so married to Fulbert de Dovor, as hath been observed.  
Touching Herbert de Lucy his younger Son, I find 
u Rot. de Dominabus, etc. sub tit. Essex, rot. 8.  that he was fourteen years of age in 32 Hen. 2. and then in the tuition 
x Rot. de Dominabus, etc. sub tit. Essex, rot. 8▪  of Godfrey de Lucy; having 
y Rot. de Dominabus, etc. sub tit. Essex, rot. 8:  the Lordship of Stanford in Essex, and Hundred of Anger for his livelihood; but that he likewise died Issueless 
z Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. ut supra. , and that in 9 joh. Rohais his Sister paying a Fine 
a Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. ut supra.  to the King, had Livery of the whole Barony, whereunto she then had an Hereditary right by descent from Richard 
b Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. ut supra.  de Lucy, and Herbert de Lucy her Brothers, as the Record expresseth.  
Command 
c Claus. 14 Joh. m. 2.  being likewise given to all the Freeholders and Tenants of those Lands in Cornwall, whereof Richard de Lucy her Grandfather was possessed; and whereof the said Richard de Lucit, and Herbert de Lucy her Brothers, were seized to do their services for them to William de Briwer, unto whom she the said Rohais had granted them.  
Of Maude de Lucy (whom I presume to be the same Maude who was so married to Walter Fitz-Robert) I find 
d Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 2. Essex.  that she being Lady of Anger, was afterwards married to Richard de Ripariis; and that she died 
e Esc. 27 H. 3. n. 3. Essex.  in 27 Hen. 3. being then seized of the Manor of Stanford; as also of the Manor and Hundred of Anger, leaving Richard de Ripariis her youngest Son surviving 
f Ibid. ; Richard her Grandson being then 
g Ibid.  four years of age, whose Wardship was, for the sum of a thousand Marks, committed 
h Cart. & Pat. 27 H. 3. m. 1.  to Philip Basset.  
I come now to Reginald de Lucy, though I cannot as yet discover his Parentage.  
In 20 Hen. 2. this Reginald 
Reginald.  
i Jorevall. 1093. n. 50.  upon that Rebellion of the Earl of Leicester and others, on the behalf of young Henry the King's Son, was Governor 
k Jorevall. 1093. n. 50.  of Nottingham for the King. And in 1 Ric. 1. at the solemn Coronation of that King, gave his attendance 
l Ibid, 1158. l. 7.  with the rest of the Barons.  
He took to Wife 
m Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 400 b n. 20, 30, 40 & 50,  Annabel the second of the three Daughters and Coheirs of William Fitz-Duncan, Earl of Murray in Sco land, by Alice the Daughter and Heir to Robert de Rumeli, Lord of Skypton in Cravene, with whom he had the Honour of Egremond, in Com. Cumbr. (by descent from Alice the Daughter of William de Meschines, Lord of that whole Mountainous Territory called Coupland, as elsewhere I have more fully showed.) And had Issue 
n 〈…〉  by the said Annabel a Son called Richard; 
Richard.  who in 1 joh. gave 
o 〈…〉  to the King a Fine of three hundred Marks for Livery of all his Lands in Coupland and Canteberge, and to have liberty to marry with whom he should please; as also to have his Purparty of those Lands whereunto he laid claim against Baldwin Earl of Albemarle, and Robert de Curtenay▪ and Alice his Wife (descendeuts from his Mother's Sisters.)  
This Richard de Lucir held 
p Testa de Nevil Surrey;  Woleneste, in Com. Surrey, of the King in Capite as of the Honour of B●loin; and gave the one half thereof unto Odo de Dammartin, with ... his Sister in marriage; and the other moiety to Roger de Saint john with his other Sister. Moreover in 5 joh. he gave 
q Rot. Pip. 1 joh. Cumbr.  five Marks and one Palfrey to the King, that he might have Jurors to inquire what Customs was joined 
l Rot. Scoc. 40 E. 3. m. 2.  with Roger de Clifford in the Guardianship of the Marches towards Cumberland and Westmoreland. And having married 
m Pat. 40 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  joan the Widow of William Lord Graystoke without the King's Licence, obtained pardon for that Transgression. Whereupon, in 41 Edw. 3. with divers 
n ● Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  other noble persons, he procured Licence 
o Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  to travel beyond-Sea; and the next year following, upon Saturday after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross, departed 
p Esc. 42 E. 3. n ●7.  this life, leaving joan his Daughter and next Heir two 
q Esc. 42 E. 3. n 37.  years and a quarter old; being then seized 
r Esc. 42 E. 3. n 37.  of the Manors of Multon, Flere, Beusolace, and Skirbek, in Com● Linc. Of the Castle and Manor of Cokermouth, of the River of Derwent and Fishing, of the Manor of Dene, the Hamlet of Ullak; the Manor of Brathwayt, the Hamlets of Usakredale, Brundholme, Lestskales, Buttermere, Sat●●erhage; the Manors of Papcastre, Aspatrik, ●●iggeton, in Allerdale; the Hamlets of Kirkeland, ●●essuyn, Aykehebed, Ulneton with the Kiscane, Kirkebride, Waberton, Dondrawe, Lounthwayt, and Forest of Westw●re. Likewise of the third part of the Manor of Egremond, the Manor of Lo●sewater, with the Hamlets of ●hakthwait and Mole, all in Com. Cumb. Moreover, of the Castle and Manor of Langele, with its members; as also of the Hamlets of Narlawe, Leghes, Lyghtbirke, Narstuden, the Town of Nayden, the Hamlets of Lyppwod, ●atunrawe; the Town of Allerwashe, the Hamlet of Allerwasheles, the Towns of Four-stanes and Wardon; the Manors of Blenkensop, and Fetherst●n-halgh; the Hamlets of Whitwanne and Chesterwode, belonging to the before specified Manor of Langele, all in the County of Nort●umberland. The custody of which Lands were thereupon committed 
s Pat. 43 E. 3. m. 3●.  to Philippe Queen of England, until she the said joan should be of full age; 
t C●aus. 43 E. 3. m. 17.  excepting the Castle and Manor of Lange●e, with its members in Com. Northumbr. the third part of the Manor of Egremund; the Freef●rm of Allerdale; the Manors of Aspatrik, Crosseley, and Bre●by, in Com. Cumbr. which were assigned 
u C●aus. 43 E. 3. m. 17.  to joan, Widow of this deceased Anthony for her Dowry.  
But joan the Daughter departing 
x Esc. 43 E. ●. p. 1. n. 69.  this life upon Sund●y next after the Feast of S. Michael, 43 Edw. 3. being 
y Esc. 43 E. ●. p. 1. n. 69.  than not much more than three years of age; the Inheritance of the Castle and Honour of Cokermouth, etc. whereof she died seized, did resort 
z Esc. 43 E. ●. p. 1. n. 69.  to Maude her Aunt (viz. Sister to Anthony de Lucy her Father) than Wife to Gilbert de Vmfravill Earl of A●gos, afterwards married 
a Claus. 7 R. 2. m. 22.  to H●nry de Percy Earl of Northumberland.  
Which M●ude, by a Fine 
b In Scac. penes Thes. & Camer. in●e● 〈◊〉 de diversis Comitat.  levied in the Octaves of S. john Baptist, Octavo Ric. 2. and recorded in the Octaves of S. Michael next ensuing, settled the said Castle and Honour of Cokermouth, with a large proportion, besides, of her great Inheritance, upon the said Henry Earl of Northumberland, her Husband and herself, and the H●irs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten; and for want of such Issue, on the Heirs of her own body: but in case she should die without Issue, th●n on Henry Lord Percy, Son and H●ir to the said Earl (begotten on his first Wife) and the H●irs male of his body; upon condition that he the said Earl, and the Heirs male of his body, should bear the Arms of Percy; viz. Or a Lion Rampant Azure, quarterly with the Arms o● Lucy; viz. Gules, three Lucy's Argent, in all Shields, Banners, Ensigns, and Coats of Arms whatsoever; where and whensoever there should be occasion of bearing, and showing forth their own Paternal Arms. And in case he the said Earl should depart this life without Issue male, that then Sir Thomas Percy Knight (Brother to the Earl, and Uncle to the said Henry) and the Heirs male of his body, should enjoy the same Castle, Honour, etc. upon the like condition; and in default of such Issue, Sir Thomas Percy Knight, second Son to the said Earl, and the Heirs male of his body; with remainder to Sir Ralph Percy Knight, third Son to the said Earl, and the Heirs male of his body. And in case these conditions should not be performed, then to remain to the right Heirs of her the said Maude.  
But the right Heirs of this Maude were 
c Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 38.  these; viz. on her Father's side, Sir William Melton Knight, Son of joan, Sister of Thomas Lord Lucy, Father of Anthony, Brother of her the said Maude. And on the Mother's side, Sir Walter Fitz-Walter Knight, and Sir Robert Harington Knight; viz. the said Sir Walter Fitz-Walter, being Son of Walter, Son of john, Son of joan, one of the Sisters of Margaret Lucy, Mother of Anthony, Brother of her the said Maude, and the said Sir Robert de Harington, the Son of john, the Son of Elizabeth, the other Sister of the said Margaret.  
¶ Of this Family was also Geffrey de Lucy 
Geffrey ●.  (by some called Godfrey) who bore 
d R. Ho●ed. ●74 ●. n. ●0.  the Cap of State at the Coronation of King Richard the First; and in 9 joh. gave to the King a Fine 
e Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. So●h. Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 9  of three hundred Marks, to have julian the Widow of Peter de Stokes with her whole estate.  
In those great contests which King john had with his rebellious Barons, this Geffrey in 14 joh. adhered 
f M. Paris. 231. n. 20.  to the King, being then reputed 
g M. Paris. 231. n. 20.  by the adverse party, one of his evil Counsellors; and in 15 joh. attended 
h Claus. 15 Joh in dorso m. 2.  him in his Expedition then made into Poi●tou. In 16 joh. he gave a Fine 
i Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Oxon.  of three hundred Marks to the King, for the Wardship of the Heir of Roger de S. john, with the benefit of his Marriage. And though in 17 joh. the King did commit 
k Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  to William de Briwer the custody of all the Lands on Cornwall, which were of the Honour of Lucy, and then in the possession 
l Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  of this Geffrey; whereunto the said William claimed 
m Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  a right by the gift of Rohese de Dovor: yet he stoutly adhered 
n M. Pa●is. 255. n. 10.  to the King against the rebellious Barons of that time; and thereupon was 
o Ibid. ●76. n. 30.  one of the three, unto whose trust the Lands and Castles of such as were then in Arms against the King, were committed.  
Moreover, in 1 Hen. 3. continuing 
p Ibid. ●95 l. 9  still firm to the Royal Interest, he accompanied 
q Ibid. ●95 l. 9  William Marshal Earl of Pembroke (than Governor of the King and Kingdom by reason of the King's minority) and the rest of the Loyal Party, to 
r Claus. 2 H. ●. in dorso m 4.  the genreal Rendezvouz of the Royal Army at Newarke upon ●rent, on Monday in Whitsunweek, and thence marching to Lincoln, assisted 
s Claus. 2 H. ●. in dorso m 4.  in raising the Siege, which Lewes of France, with the Barons, had there made.  
Shortly after which; viz. in 8 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
t Pat. 8 H. ●. p. 1. m. 2.  Governor of the Islands Geresey and Garnsey; so likewise 
u Pat. 8 H. ●. p. 1. m. 11.  of the Castle at Berk●amsted; and in 
x Pat. 12 H. 3. m. 2.  12 Hen. 3. of the Castles of Durham and Norham. Furthermore, in 20 Hen. 3. with 
y M. Paris. 4●1▪ n. 3●.  Richard Earl of Cornwall (the King's Brother) and others of the Nobility, he took 
z M. Paris. 4●1▪ n. 3●.  upon him the Cross, for a journey to the Holy Land; and in 22 Henry 3. was constituted 
a Pat. 22 H. ●. m. 10.  Governor of the Castle at Portcester.  
In 31 Hen. 3. he was again 
b M. Paris. in anno 1247.  signed with the Cross, together with 
c M. Paris. in anno 1247.  William Longespe and some others. So likewise in 
d Ibid. in ●ode● an.  Anno 1250. (34 Hen. 3.) but in 36 H●●. 3. he departed 
e Claus. 3● H. ●. m. 5.  this life; whereupon the custody of his Lands lying in the Counties of Southampton, Kent, Northumb. Sirrah suff. Northampton, Bedf. and Buck. were committed to Geffrey de Lusignian the King's Brother, till his Heir should be of full age.  
After him I find another Geffrey 
Geffrey 2.  (his Son I presume) who in 
f Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  46 Hen. 3. was with other the Barons than a party to that peaceable Agreement, made betwixt the King and them; viz. that in case they could not personally come according to the time limited for ratifying the same; that then they should send their Seals to be affixed thereunto. But, notwithstanding this Accord, he was 
g H. Knighton ●446. n. 30, & 40.  one of those who met at Oxfozd with a mighty power, in 47 Hen. 3. and forced 
h H. Knighton 2446. n. 30, & 40.  the King to submit to those unreasonable Ordinances which they had then framed, commonly called Provisiones Oxonii. Moreover, in 49 Hen. 3. he took 
i Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  part with Montfort Earl of Leicester, and the rest of that party, who were then happily vanquished in the Battle of E●esham; and escaping death in that great encounter, repaired 
k Claus. 50 H. 3. in dorso, m. 4  to the Castle of Gloucester; which he afterwards rendered 
l Claus. 50 H. 3. in dorso, m. 4  to Prince Edward upon condition of pardon, thenceforth approving 
m Claus. 50 H. 3. in dorso, m. 4  himself a loyal Subject to that King. But in 12 Edw. 1. or before, he departed this life; whereupon his Lands in Com. Northumb. with the Wardship of his Heir, were committed 
* Rot. Pip. 12 E. 1. ●it. Compot. Tho. de Normanvile.  to Richard de Brus, until his said Heir should be full of age. Elianore his Widow having the Manors of Dayllington, and Slapton, in Com. North ton. and Chelmundescote, in Com. Buck. assigned 
n Claus. 12 E. 1. m. 3.  for her Dowry.  
Which Heir called also Geffrey, 
Geffrey. 3.  being 
o Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 1.  of full age in 16 Edw. 1. and doing his Homage 
p Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 1. , had Livery 
q Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 1.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; and was summoned 
r Claus. de ●odem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 25 Edw. 1. But farther I cannot say of him.   

Multon.  
IN King Henry the First's time, ●homas de Multon 
●homas.  (so called from his residence at Mul●on, in Com. Linc.) at 
a Monast. An●●. Vol. 1. ●08 b. n. 10.  the Funeral of his Father in the Chapterhouse at Spalding (his Mother, Brothers, Sisters, and Friends being present) gave 
b Monast. An●●. Vol. 1. 308 b. n. 10.  the Church of Weston to the Monks of that Abbey.  
After him Lambert de Multon, 
Lambert.  in 11 Hen. 2. was 
c Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Linc.  amerced at an hundred Marks, residing then in Lincolnshire. And in 9, and 10 joh. another Thomas 
Thomas.  was 
d Rot. Pip. de iisdem annis Li●c.  Sheriff of that County: which Thomas in 15 Joh. attended 
e Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  the King in his Expedition then made into Poi●tou. And having then given a 
f Rot. Fin▪ 15 Joh. m. 8.  thousand Marks to the King for the Wardship of the Daughters and Heirs of Richard de Luci (of Eyremont, in Com. Cumbr.) bestowed 
g Testa de Nell Cumb●.  them afterward in marriage upon his two Sons, Lambert and Alan, as I shall farther show anon.  
In 17 Joh. being 
h Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  in Arms against the King with the rebellious Barons, and taken 
i Claus. 17 Joh. m. 14.  at Rochester-Castle, he was committed 
k M. Paris. 270. n. 20.  to the custody of Peter de mauley, to be safely secured; who carried 
l M. Paris. 270. n. 20.  him prisoner to the Castle of Corff: whereupon he employed 
m Pat. 17 Joh. m. 11.  his Son Lambert to the king for letetrs of safe conduct, on the behalf of himself and his Friends; to the end he might treat of his enlargement. But at that time he did not make his peace as it seems; for it appears, that in 1 Hen. 3. the King committed 
n Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 13.  his Cas●le of Multon, with all other his Possessions, to William de Albini, to hold during pleasure: howbeit, before the end of that year, returning 
o Pat. 1 ●. 3. m. 14.  to obedience, he had restitution 
p Pat. 1 ●. 3. m. 14.  of them.  
In 2 Hen. 3. having married 
q Pat. 2 ●. 3. m. 2. Cl●us. ● H. 3. m. 9  Ad● the Daughter and Coheir of Hugh de Morvill, Widow 
r Pat. 2. ●. 3. m. 2. Cl●us. ● H. 3. m. 9  of Richard de Luci of Egremont, without the King's Licence; command 
s Pat. 2. ●. 3. m. 2. Cl●us. ● H. 3. m. 9  was sent to the Archbishop of York to make seizure of all his Lands in Com. Cumbr. and to retain them in his hands until further order. But giving Security 
t Pat. 2 H. 3. m. ●.  to answer the same, whensoever the King should require him so to do, he had Lovery 
u Pat. 2 H. 3. m. ●.  of all his Lands in Copeland, with the Castle of Egremont, which had been seized for that transgression. About this time the like command 
x Claus 2 H. 3. m 9  was sent to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, to seize all his Lands in that County, for 
y Claus 2 H. 3. m 9  the Arrearages of the Fine due for his own redemption then unpaid. And soon after this Robert de Vipount received the like Precept 
z Rot. ● n 2 H. 3. m. 6.  to take good Security from him, for the payment of three hundred pounds debt to the King: as also for another debt of Clxiv l. viij s. j d. due to the King by Ada de Morevill his Wife; it 
a Rot. ● n 2 H. 3. m. 6.  being a Fine whereby she compounded with King john for Licence to marry; and upon such Security given to deliver up unto him his Castle and Lands which were so seized, as is before observed.  
In 6 Hen. 3. he gave 
b Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  an hundred pound Fine to the King, and one Palfrey for the office of Forester of Cumberland, granted to him by King john, rendering ten pounds per Annum to the Exchequer, it being 
c Te●ta de Nevil Cumbr.  of the Inheritance of Ada his Wife.  
In 17 Hen. 3. being Sheriff 
d Rot. Pip. 17 H. 3. Cumbr.  of Cumberland, he was made Governor 
e Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Castle at Carleo●, and continued 
f Rot. Pip. de i●sd. an.  Sheriff of that County for the eighteenth, nineteenth, and one half of the twentieth year of that King's Reign. Moreover, he was 
g Fin. levat. mens. pasch. 8 H. 3.  one of the Justices of the King's Court of Common-pleas form 8 Hen. 3. and a Justice Itinerant 
h Claus. 9 H. 3 in dorso m. 1●.  for divers years, from 9 Hen. 3. and gave 
i Mon●st. Anglic. Vol. 1. 774 ●. n. 5●.  to the Monks of Calder, in Com. Cumbr. the moiety of the Town of Dereham.  
Moreover, he gave 
k Ibid. 886 b.  to the Monks of Holcoltram, in Com. Cumbr. Common of Pasture for five hundred Sheep in Laysingby; also to 
l Monast. A●gl●c. Vol. 2. 547 b. n. 10, & ●0.  the Hospital of S. Leonard at Skyrbec, in Com. Linc. his whole Lordship of Skyrbec, with the Chapel of Wynestowe, and Adv●wson of the Church at Kirketon. After which, ere long, viz. in Anno 1240. (24 Hen. 3.) he departed 
m M. Pari●. 53●.  this life with this character, by a Monk 
n M. Pari●. 53●.  of that time; viz. That in his youth he was a stout Soldier, afterwards very wealthy, and learned in the Laws; but overmuch coveting to enlarge his Possessions, which lay contiguous to those of the Monks of Crowland, he did them great wrong in many respect; leaving Issue by Ada his second Wife, one Son called Thomas, 
Thomas.  and julian a Daughter, married 
o Rot. Pip. 11 J●h. Linc.  to Robert le Vavasour. Which Thomas in 25 Hen. 3. paying 
p Rot. Pip. 25 H. 3. Cumbr.  forty pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
q Rot. Pip. 25 H. 3. Cumbr.  of his Lands.  
This Thomas de Multon in 36 Hen. 3. being 
r Ro●. Pip. 3● H. 3. Cumb●.  then Forester of Cumberland (by descent from the before-specified Ada his Mother, Daughter and Coheir to Hugh de Morevill) gave 
s Ro●. Pip. 3● H. 3. Cumb●.  a Fine of four hundred Marks to the King for trespassing in that stomes and Services his Tenants had used to perform, and to do to him and his Ancestors for their Lands in Coupland. And the same year obtained a Grant 
r Cart. 5 J●h. n. 10. C●rt. 11 H. 3. p. 1. m. 24. per Inspex.  from the King to himself and Ada his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Hugh de Morvile, of the Forestership of Cumberland, with its App●rtenances, without any Partition to be made thereof with joan her other Sister; and farther granted 
s Cart. 5 J. h. n. 10. C●rt. 11 H. 3. p. 1. m. 24. per Inspex.  unto them the Purparty of her the said joan in all her Father's Lands.  
This Richard likewise gave 
t Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Cumbr.  to the King (the next year following) nine hundred Marks, and five Palfreys, to have Livery of the Purparty belonging to her the said Ada, of the whole Inheritance which belonged to Roger de Morvill her Father; and to enjoy the Forestership of Cumberland, as amply as Hugh de Morvill Father of Roger had it, without any Partition to be thereof made. And in 10 joh. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Cumbr.  a good Palfrey to the King for the Grant of a Fair at his Manor of Renglas, every year upon the Feast-day of S. james the Apostle, and a weekly Market every Saturday.  
Moreover, he gave 
x Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 774. n. 40.  to the Monks of Calder in Cumberland, the moiety of his Mill at Ikeling●on.  
And by an ample Charter 
y Pen●s Burgenses ibidem.  to his Burgesses of Egr●mont, granted unto them divers Immunities and Privileges; viz. that they should not go beyond the Gates of his Castle there upon any Summons; either with the Lord, or his Steward, to take distresses in Coupland. Also, that in the time of War they should not be obliged to find any more than twelve armed men for forty days, for the defence of that Castle at th●ir own proper costs. Likewise that they should not give Aid, unless for making his elder Son Knight; marrying one of his Daughters, or towards his own ransom, in case he were taken Prisoner; and at such other times as his Tenants by Military service gave Aid. Moreover, that they should be quit of Pawnage for their Hogs in certain of his Woods. But by this Charter he obliged them to grind at his Mills, and to give the thirteenth part for Toll of their own Corn, and of that which they should buy, the sixteenth part: and upon the Purchase of any Burgages, the Buyer to give him four pence at the taking Possession.  
Adding also divers good Orders and Rules for their better Government in that Borough, which for brevity I omit.  
But in 15 joh. or before, he departed 
z Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  this life; for than did Ada his Widow give a Fine 
a Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  of five hundred Marks for Livery of her Paternal Inheritance; as also for her Dowry of his Lands, and that she might not be compelled to marry again. After which she took 
b Claus. ● H. 3. m. 9 Pa●. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  to Husband Thomas de Multon without 
c Claus. ● H. 3. m. 9 Pa●. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  the King's Licence; by reason whereof the Castle of Egremont, and other the Lands whereof she was possessed, were seized 
d Claus. ● H. 3. m. 9 Pa●. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  into the King's hands. But afterwards upon Composition 
e Claus. ● H. 3. m. 9 Pa●. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  he had Livery of them again; and obtaining 
f Testa de Nevil Cumbr.  the Wardship of the two Daughters and Heirs of the said Richard de Lucy, married 
g Testa de Nevil Cumbr.  them to his two Sons; viz. Ann●bell to 
h Rot. Pip. 29 H ●. Cumb●.  his eldest Son Lambert de Multon; and Alice to Alan de 
i Rot. Pip. 29 H ●. Cumb●.  Multon the younger Son: the Lands, which by the death of him the said Richard so descending unto them, and afterwards divided; being 
k Claus. 1● E. 2. m. 4.  the Manors of Egremond, Aspatrick, Caldebec, Brathway● and Husacre, in Com. Cumbr. ¶ Of which Lambert de Multon, and his Descendants, I have spoke, under the title of Multon of Egremont.   

Lucy of Cokermouth.  
I Now come to Thomas the Son of Alan de Multon, who by reason 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●.  that Alice his Mother was one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Richard de Lucy of Egremont, assumed 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  the surname of Lucy.  
This Thomas married 
c Rot. Fin. 1● E. 1. m. 16.  Isabella, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Adam de Bolteby (a great man in Northumberland) and in (16 Edw. 1.) doing his Fealty 
d Rot. 〈◊〉 16 E. 1. m. 16.  had Livery 
e Rot. 〈◊〉 16 E. 1. m. 16.  of all the Lands which were of the Inheritance of Alice his Mother. But died 
* Esc. 3● E. 3. n. 79.  in 3● Edw. 1. being then seized 
† Esc. 3● E. 3. n. 79.  of the Manor of Langley, in Com. Northumb. which came to him by the marriage of her the said Isabell. He likewise 
f Ibid.  died seized of the Manor of Aspatrik, and Royalty of the Liberty of Allerdale, in Com. Cumbr. as also of the Manor of Caldebek, leaving 
g Ibid.  Thomas 
Thomased.  his Son and Heir twenty four years of age. Which Thomas doing his Homage 
h Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3. m. 10. i● cedul●.  the same year, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3. m. 10. i● cedul●.  of his Lands; and in 34 Edw. 1. was 
k R●t. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 8.  in the Wars of Scotland. But in 2 Edw. 2. died 
l Esc. ● E. 2. n. 78.  without Issue, whereupon Anthony 
Anthony.  his Brother being found 
m Esc. ● E. 2. n. 78.  his next Heir, and at that time twenty five years of age; doing his Homage 
n Claus. 2 ●. 2. m. 8. Rot. Fi●. ● E. 2. m. 13. , had Livery 
o Claus. 2 ●. 2. m. 8. Rot. Fi●. ● E. 2. m. 13.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, excepting 
p Claus. 2 ●. 2. m. 8. Rot. Fi●. ● E. 2. m. 13.  those, which Christian the Widow of him the said Thomas held in Dower; viz. 
q Claus. 2 ●. 2. m. 8. Rot. Fi●. ● E. 2. m. 13.  the third part of the Manors of Balnes, Brathwayt, Aspatrik, and Caldebek, in Com. Cumbr. as also the third part of the Manor of Langele, and Villages called Fourstones, and Allerwashe, in Com. Northumb.  
Which A●thony in 34 Edw. 1. was 
r Rot. Sco●. 34 E. 1. m. 8.  (together with his Brother Thomas) in the Scotish Wars: and in 4 Edw. 2. received command 
s Rot. Scoc. ● E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  (with divers other noble persons) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Ro●borough within the month after the Nativity of Saint john Baptist, thence to march against the Scots.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he was again 
t Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland; and in 10 Edw. 2. joined in Commission 
u Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. ●.  with William Lord Dacre, for defence of the Counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, against the Incursions of the Scots. In 11 Edw. 2. b●ing made Sheriff 
x Rot. Sco●. 11 E. 2. m. 10.  of Cumberland, he was constituted 
y Rot. Sco●. 11 E. 2. m. 10.  sole Guardian of that County, and of Westmoreland: and in 12 Edw. 2. again made Sheriff 
z Pat. 12 E. a. p. 1. m. 30.  of Cumberland, as also Governor 
a Pat. 12 E. a. p. 1. m. 30.  of the Castles of Earlisle and Cokermouth.  
In 16 Edw. 2. being again made Sheriff 
b Rot. Fin. ●6 E. 2. m. 11.  of Cumberland, and Governor 
c Rot. Fin. ●6 E. 2. m. 11.  of the Castle of Carlisle; he was also constituted 
d Rot. Fin. 1● E. ●. m. 13.  Governor of the Castle of Appleby, and likewise 
e Ibid. m. 1.  of the Castle and Honour of Egremond: and the same year obtained from the King a Grant 
f Cart. 16 ●. 2. n. 7. in cedul●.  in Fee of the Castle and Honour of Cockermouth, with the Manor of Papcastre pertaining thereto, to hold by the service of one Knights Fee. Moreover, the next ensuing year he obtained a Charter 
g Cart. 17 E. 2. n. 〈◊〉  for a weekly Market on the Tuesday at his Manor of Heydonbrigge, in Com. Northumb. and a Fair yearly on S. Mary Magdalen's day, and three days following. As also Free-warren 
h Cart. 17 E. 2. n. 〈◊〉  within his Liberty of Coc●ermouth, Papcastre, Broughton, Bretteby, Crossby, Ulbed●le, Aspatrik, Caldebek, and Lusewater, in Com. Cumbr. Langley, Heyden, Four-stones, Allerwas●● and Wardene, in Com. Northumb.  
In 
i Rot. Fin. 17 E. 2. m. 3.  17 and 
k Rot. Fi●. 〈◊〉 E. 2. m. 28.  18 Edw. 2. being again made Governor of the Castle of Carlisle; he had in consideration 
l Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 1. m. 20.  of his good services, a Grant 
m Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 1. m. 20.  from the King of the Manor of Meburne-Regis, in Com. Westm. as also of the Manor of Grendon, in Com. Northumb. forfeited to the Crown by the Rebellion of Roger Lord Clifford, (and formerly bestowed on Andrew de Har●la, but forfeited likewise by him) to hold during his life.  
Which Andrew, notwithstanding, that by the great favour of King Edward, he had been advanced ⁿ to the Earldom of Carlisle; yet afterwards taking part ᵒ most traitorously with the Scots, he was surprised 
p Ypod. 〈◊〉. 106  by this Anthony Lord Lucy, and sent 
q Ypod. 〈◊〉. 106  up to London; where being degraded 
t Ypod. 〈◊〉. 106.  of his Honour, he had sentence 
s Ypod. 〈◊〉. 106  of death. Moreover in 1 Edw. 3. this Anthony was again made Governor 
t Pa●. 1 E. 3. p. ●. m. 37.  of the Castle and Town of Carlisle. So likewise 
u Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  in 2 Edw. 3. Furthermore, in 5 Edw. 3. there being divers Hostile I●cursions 
x H. Knighton. 2563. l. 2 ●. Wals. i● eodem anno.  made by the Scots upon the Marches; to retaliate those injuries, he entered 
y H. Knighton. 2563. l. 2 ●. Wals. i● eodem. anno.  Scotland, and by fire and plunder did 
z H. Knighton. 2563. l. 2 ●. Wals. in eodem. anno.  much mischief there. About this time he was also constituted Justice of Ireland: and in 8 Edw. 3. made Governor 
a Rot. Scoc. 8. ●. ●. m. 19  of the Town and Castle of Barwick upon Iwede; as also Justice 
b Claus. 9 E. ●. m. 7.  of all the King's Lands in Scotland, having 
c Claus. 9 E. ●. m. 7.  with him thirty men at Arms in that service; where he continued 
d 〈…〉  till the twelfth of Edw. the Third, and then was constituted Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  of Cumberland, as also Governor 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle of Carlisle. He was summoned 
g 〈…〉  to Parliament from 14 Edw. 2. until 17 Edw. 3. inclusive; and 
h 〈…〉  in 17 Edw. 3. leaving Issue Thomas 
i 〈…〉  his Son and Heir.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  having married 
k 〈…〉  Margaret the 3 Sister, and one of the Coheirs to john de Multon of Egremund, in 8 Edw. 3. made Partition 
l 〈…〉  with them of the Lands of their Inheritance; and in 11 Edward 3. had Livery 
m 〈…〉  of them accordingly. By which Partition he had 
n 〈…〉  certain Lands in Distington, in Com. Cumbr. parcel of the Manor of Egrem●nd; as also 
o 〈…〉  the third part of the residue of the Manor of Egremund; the third part of all the Lands in Ullayk, and Scalgill in Derewent●ell with the third part of the Manors of Beusolaz and Flete, in Com. Linc.  
In 12 Edw. 3. this Thomas being 
p 〈…〉  in the King's service in Flanders, had an Assignation 
q 〈…〉  of forty Sacks of Wool for his better support therein: and in 13 Edw. 3. a confirmation 
r 〈…〉  of an Annuity of fifty pounds per Annum, granted to his Father in 9 Edw. 3. to be received out of the Exchequer, until he should have Lands or Rents of Inheritance to that value. In 17 Edw. 3. he was 
s 〈…〉  one of those, by whose Martial conduct, and special Valour, the Siege of Lough-maban-Castle, which the Scots had made, was happily raised; being the same year joined in Commission 
t Rot. Sc●c. 17 E. 3. m. 4.  with Henry Lord Percy, and Maurice Lord Berkley, to treat with William Douglas, and to receive him to the King's obedience. And upon 
u Rot. Scoc. 17 E. 3. ●. 4.  that Truce then made with the French, wherein the Scots were likewise included 
x Rot. Scoc. 17 E. 3. ●. 4. , was constituted 
y Rot. Scoc. 17 E. 3. ●. 4.  one of the Commissioners to see the same firmly observed throughout all the Marches of Scotland.  
Thus far during his Father's life. After which, in 17 Edw. 3. having done his Homage 
z Ro●. Fin 17 E. 3. ●. 12. , and had Livery 
a Ro●. Fin 17 E. 3. ●. 12.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; in 19 Edw. 3. upon that Invasion 
b T. Wal●. i● odem anno.  of the Scots near Carli●●e, he joined 
c T. Wal●. i● odem anno.  his strength with the Bishop of Carli●●e, and so alarmed 
d T. Wal●. i● odem anno.  them in the night time, by frequent entering into their Quarters; that at length they fled 
e 〈…〉  into their own Country. Whereupon a Truce shortly after ensuing 
f 〈…〉 , he was joined in Commission 
g 〈…〉  with that Bishop and others to see the same duly observed; and likewise constituted 
h Rot. Fin. 19 ●. 3. m. ●. & m. 10▪  Sheriff of Cumberland; as also Governor 
i Rot. Fin. 19 ●. 3. m. ●. & m. 10▪  of the Castle at Carlisle.  
Moreover, in 20 Edw. 3. he went 
k Frois●. ●. 59 b.  into France with King Edward for raising the Siege of Ag●yllon; and upon his return hither, joined 
l Rot. Sc●c. ●0 E. 3. m. 8▪  with the Bishop of Carlisle and others, in the Wardenship of the West-marches. Furthermore, the next ensuing year the Scots being not quiet, he was associated 
m Rot. Scoc. 21 E. 3. m. 13.  with the Lord Dacre to treat of Peace with them. In all which services he behaved 
n Pat. 21. ●. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  himself so well, and especially 
o Pat. 21. ●. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  in that signal Battle of Durham (in which the King of Scots was taken prisoner) that he obtained from the King a joint Grant 
p Pat. 21. ●. 3. p. 1. m. 32. , together with Ralph Lord Nevil (who had likewise been an eminent Commander in that Battle of Durham) to settle his Manors of Caldebek, Ulbedale, and Alpatrik, in Com. Cumbr. upon Reginald de Lucy his Son, and Euphemi● his Wife, daughter of him the said Ralph, and the Heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten for ever.  
After which viz. in 25 Edw. 3. he was again in Commission 
q Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 3. m. ●.  with the Lord Percy and others, to see the Peace kept betwixt the Scots and us in the Marches; and the next ensuing year constituted 
r Rot. F●anc. 26 E. 3. m. 5  one of the Commissioners for the arraying of men in the Counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, for the defence of those parts, the French then threa●ning 
s Rot. F●anc. 26 E. 3. m. 5  an Invasion.  
In 27 Edw. 3. he was associated 
t Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 3. m. ●.  with the Bishop of Durham and Carlisle, 
u Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 3. m. ●.  and some other persons of note, to treat with certain Ambassadors from Scotland, about the enlargement of David de Bruys their King, than prisoner in England. So likewise 
x Ibid. m. 3.  with Ralph Lord Nevil and others, for guarding the Marches towards Cumberland and Westmoreland.  
In 28 Edw. 3. he was again associated 
y Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 3. m. 2.  with the same Bishop of Durham and others, to see all things performed according to the Articles concluded on, for the delivery of the before ● specified David de Bruys, from his Imprisonment. And in 30 E. 3. again constituted 
z Rot. Scoc. 30 E. 3. m. 2.  a Commissioner for the defence of the Marches; as also Governor 
a Rot. Fin. 30 E. 3. m. 10.  of the Cas●le of Carli●●e. So likewise 
b Rot. Scoc. 39 ●. 3. m. 4.  in 39 E. 3. for the custody of the Marches; and the same year, in 
c Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  contemplation of his former merits, retained 
d Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  to serve the King during his whole life. He was summoned 
e Claus de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament from 15, until 38 Edw. 3. inclusive. But before the Revolution of that 39th year; viz. on the Eve of S. Nicholas, the Bishop, he died 
f Esc. 39 E. 3. n. 17. , leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife (beforementioned) Anthony. 
Anthony.  his Son and Heir than 
g Esc. 39 E. 3. n. 17.  24 years of age; being at that time seized 
h Esc. 39 E. 3. n. 17.  in his Demesn as of Fee of the Manor of Rodeston, in Com. North ton. as also of the Castle of Langley, in Com. Northumb. Likewise of the Castle and Honour of C●kermouth, the Manor of Eglesfield, the Hamlets of ●hornethwayt, Ullaike, and Emelton; the Manor of Papcastre, the Hamlet of ●hropland, the Manor of Castelrige, the Town of Ribton, the Manor of Irbye-bose, Bolton, Wigton, Alpatrik, Braythwai●, Caldebek, Ulbedale, Hayton, Bo●hell; the Town of U●mandy, the Hamlet of Donanby, the Manors of Seton and Lowise-water; the third part of the Barony of Egremond, and the Advowson of the Abbey of Caldra.  
Which Anthony doing his Homage 
i Rot. Fin. 40 ●. 3. m. 15●  soon after had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 40 ●. 3. m. 15●.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, and Forest, and to enjoy all those Liberties which his Ancestors had used in that Office, excepting the pleas of Uert. And the next ensuing year obtained to himself and Maude his Wife, daughter 
t Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 13● b. l. ●.  and Heir to Hubert de Vaux of Gillesland, a Charter 
u Cart. 37 H. 3. m 9  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands lying in the Counties of Cumbr. Ebor. Norff. and S●ff. and that they and their Heirs, after the decease of Maud de Vaux, her mother (than the Wife of William Everard) should have Free-warren in all the Demesn-lands they held in the Counties of Somerst. and Devon. being of the Dowry of her the said M●ude, and of the Inheritance of Maude his Wife.  
In 42 Hen. 3. he received summons 
x Claus. 42 ●. 3. in dorso m. 12.  to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and to march with the rest of the Northern Barons into Scotland, for rescuing the King then in minority and restraint, by his own Subjects, he having 
y Claus. 42 ●. 3. in dorso m. 12.  married the Daughter of King Henry, and being 
z Claus. 42 ●. 3. in dorso m. 12.  in his protection. So likewise 
a Claus. ut supra.  to be at Chester on Monday next before the Feast of S. john Baptist, to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh; and died 
b Rot. fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10. Esc. 55 H. ●. m. 17.  in 55 He●. 3. being then seized 
c Rot. fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10. Esc. 55 H. ●. m. 17.  of the moiety of the Lordship of Burgh upon Sands, with the moiety of the Manor of Kirk-Oswald; and moiety of the Advowsons' of the Churches of Kirk-Oswald and Ayketon, (all in Com. Cumbr.) leaving Thomas his Son and Heir, who doing 
d Rot. fi●. ut sup●a.  his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. fi●. ut sup●a.  of his lands.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  in 56 Hen. 3. upon the death 
f Esc. 56 H. ● n. 35. 〈◊〉.  of Helewise de Levinton, Widow of Eustace de Baillol, was found 
g Esc. 56 H. ● n. 35. 〈◊〉.  her Heir, as to the whole Manor of Ayketon, and the other moiety of Burgh upon Sands, Kirk-Oswald and Laysingby; all which Eustace de Baillol (having Issue 
h Rot. fin. 2 ●. 1. m. 12.  by her, which lived for some time) held 
i Rot. fin. 2 ●. 1. m. 12.  of her Inheritence as Tenant by the courtesy of England, till his death, which happened 
k Rot. fin. 2 ●. 1. m. 12.  in 2 Edw. 1. at which time this Thomas had Livery 
l Rot. fin. 2 ●. 1. m. 12.  of that moiety of the Barony of Burgh upon Sands, so held by him as part of her Inheritance. And died 
m ●sc. 21 E. 1. n. ●6.  in 21 Edw. 1. Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir being 
n ●sc. 21 E. 1. n. ●6.  then twenty six years of age; who doing his Homage 
o Rot. fi●. ●1 E. 1. m. 21.  the same year, had Livery 
p Rot. fi●. ●1 E. 1. m. 21.  of his Lands; but died 
q ●sc. 23 ●. 1. n. 6●.  in 23 Edw. 1. being then seized 
r ●sc. 23 ●. 1. n. 6●.  of the Manor of Douham, in Com. Norff. as also of the Manor of Burgh upon Sands, and Manor of Kirk-Oswald; likewise of the Barony of Gillesland, and divers Lands in Santon, Irton, Bol●on, and Goseford, all in Com. Cumbr. leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir thirteen years of age, and Is●bell his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
s ●laus. 23. E. ●. m. ●.  of the Manor of Donham, in Com. Suff.  
Which last mentioned Thomas paying 
t 〈…〉  an hundred pounds ●or his Relief; was in 
u 〈…〉  31 Edw. 1. in the Scotish-wars. So likewise in 
x 〈…〉  34 Edw. 1. And in 1 Edw. 2. received command 
y Claus. 1. ●. 2. in dorso m. 18.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, (together with john de Lancaster, and Ingelram de Gysnes) for resisting the Incursions of Robert de Brus (of Scotland) and his Complices. In 3 E. 2. he was again 
z Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m. 10.  in those Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
a Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 15.  4 E. 2. And in 10 E. 2. obtained for himself and Margaret his Wife, a special Charter 
b Cart. 10 E. 2. n. 21.  from the King, for a Market on the Wednesday every Week; and two Fairs yearly; viz. one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Festival of our Lady; the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of Simon and jude, at A●●hull, in Com. Somerset. As also Freewarr●n in all his Demens-lands at S●ben-Hampton, in Com. Summersault, and Pyn●o in Com. D●v●n. Moreover he was summoned 
c Claus. de i●sd. ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 25 E. 1. till 7 E. 2. inclusive: and died 
d claus. 11 E. 2 ●. 1●.  soon after; leaving Issue Margaret his Daughter and Heir▪ married 
e Claus. 11 E. 2. ●. 1●.  to Ranulph de Dacre, which Ranulph, performing his Fealty 
f Ibid.  to the King in 11 E. 2. (she the said Margaret then making proof of her age) had Livery 
g Ibid.  of her Lands.  
But this Thomas had a Brother 
h Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 14. Claus. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 26. , called William; who, being his Heir 
i Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 14. Claus. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  male, held 
k Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 14. Claus. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  the Manor of Ley●●ngby, in Com. Cumbr. during his life. Which William died 
l Ibid.  in 15 E. 3. leaving the said Margaret, than Wife 
m Ibid.  of Ranulph de Dacre, his next Heir, xxxuj. 
n Ibid.  years of age.   

Multon of Egremont.  
HAving thus done with the Line of Multon of Gillesland, I come to Lambert de Multon, and Alan de Multon Sons of Thomas de Multon (the second) by his first Wife: And first of Lambert.  
This Lambert de Multon married 
o Ex Col. R. Gl. S. Rot. pip. 29 H. 3. Cumbr.  Annabel, the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs of Richard de Luci of Egremont (as before hath been intimated) And in Anno 1246. (30 H. 3.) obtained 
p M. Paris. i● an●o 1246. p. 718. n. 3●▪ 〈◊〉. 40.  by large Gifts, an extraordinary Privilege from the Pope; viz. That no one should have power to Excommunicate him, but by a special Mandate from his Holiness. But he, who had this liberty to sin without punishment (●aith 
q M. Paris. i● an●o 1246. p. 718. n. 3●▪ 〈◊〉. 40.  my Author) and to do injury to others; riding with rich Trappings very proudly, from a Trial at Law, no sooner alighted from his Horse, but (meriting God's judgement) was suddenly smitten with a grievous Disease; of which, falling to the ground, he died before his Spurs could be taken off; being then at his House of Multon, situate in that part of Lincolnshire called Holland; leaving 
r Claus. 3● H. 3. m. 14.  Ida his second Wife, who had been 
s Claus. 3● H. 3. m. 14.  the Widow of Geffrey de Oilli, surviving; and Thomas his Son and Heir, then 
t Rot. ●i●. 31 H. 3. m. 10.  of age: which Thomas praying his Relief 
u Rot. ●i●. 31 H. 3. m. 10. , had the same year Livery 
x Rot. ●i●. 31 H. 3. m. 10.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Cumberland, Linc. Suff. and Essex.  
But in 49 H. 3. this Thomas 
Thomas.  (called Thomas de Multon of Egremont) was 
y Esc. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  in Arms against the King, with the rebellious Barons of that Age: and in 18 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
z Cart. 1● E. 1. n. 72. , for a Market every Week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of ●hurstaneston, in Com. Suff. with a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen. As also a Market on the Wednesday, at his Manor of Multon in Com. Linc. and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of All Saints; with Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at ●hurstaneston aforesaid.  
Morover in 22 E. 1. he had Free-warren granted 
a Cart. 22 E▪ ●. n. 29.  unto him in all his Demesn-lands at Egremont, in Com. Cumbr. And departed 
b Rot. fi●. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  this Life the same year, leaving Thomas 
c Rot. fi●. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 25 E. 1. was 
d Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
e Rot. Scoc 26 E. ●. m. 7.  26 E. 1. And in 28 E. 1. being Nephew and Heir 
f Rot. pip. 28 E. ●. Cum●r.  to Thomas. the Son of Lambert (Thomas his Father dying in his Father's Life-time) was possessed 
g Rot. pip. 28 E. ●. Cum●r.  of two parts of the Barony of Egremont. The same year he was 
h Rot. Scoc. 2● E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  in the Wars of Scotland: so likewise in 
i Ro●. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 4  29 E. 1. And in 1 E. 2. received Command 
k Claus. ● E. ●. dorso m. 1●.  from the King to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to give Assistance unto john Baron of ●ygeton, and Richard le Brun, for defence of the Counties of Lancaster, Cumb. and Westmoreland against the Incursions of Robert de Brus (of Scotland) and his Complices. And in 4 E. 2. was again 
l ●ot. S●oc. E 2. m. 15.  in the Scottish Wars.  
Morever, in 8 E. 2. he had command 
m Ro●. Scoc. 8 ● 2. in dorson m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon ●ine, on the Feast-day of the Blessed Virgin, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And in 10 E. 2. entered into Covenants by Indenture 
n Cla●s. 10 E. 2. in dorso, ● 8. , that john his Son and Heir should take to Wife joan the Daughter to Piers de Gaveston, late Earl of Cornwall, so soon as they should come of age to accomplish the Marriage; and that she should have four hundred Marks per annum Jointure; the King promising to give her a thousand Pounds to her Portion. Which sum of a thousand Pounds was by the King appointed 
o 〈…〉  to be paid by Thomas the Son and Heir of john Wake, in satisfaction of the Marriage, which the King did tender unto him; he taking another Woman to Wife, without Licence.  
But it seems this intended Match did not take effect: for certain it is, that the same john, in 14 E. 2. having married 
p R●t. Fin. ●4 E. 2. m. 2.  Annabel, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Laurence de Holbeche, had Livery 
q R●t. Fin. ●4 E. 2. m. 2.  of certain Lands in ●horne- Gumband, in Com. Ebor. which were of her Inheritance.  
This last-mentioned Thomas was summoned 
r Cla●s. de i●d. a●●. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 E. 1. till 14 E. 2. inclusive; and departed 
s Esc. 15 E. ● n. 45.  this Life in 15 E. 2. being then seized 
t Esc. 15 E. ● n. 45.  of the Manor of Multon, in Com. Linc. with the third part of the Manor of Flete; as also 
u Esc. 15 E. ●n. 45.  of the Advowson of the Hospital of St. john near Boston (of the Foundation of one of his Ancestors) and endowed with certain Lands in Skyrbec and Flete, for the maintenance of three Priests therein; and one in Flete, to celebrate Divine Service for the Health of the Founder's Soul, and for the Souls of all the Faithful deceased: Likewise 
x Esc. 15 E. ● n. 45.  to sustain twenty poor People, in the Infirmatorie there; and to relieve forty poor People more, at the Gate of that Hospital, every day after Dinner, with the same Food wherewith the other forty were to be fed.  
Whereupon the Castle of Egremont, with all his Lands, were committed 
y R●t. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 3.  to the Custody of Robert de Leyburne; Alianore his Widow having for her Dowry an Assignation 
z Claus. 15 E. ●. in dorso, ●. ●  of the Capital-Mess●age of the Manor of Egremond; viz. the Castle, with a multitude of Lands to the said Manor and Castle belonging. Likewise of the third part of the Free-chase of Coupland; and the third part of the Lakes of Eynes ..., Wasce-water, Burmeswater and of the Pool near to that Castle. Likewise of the third part of the Manors of ●hirnby, and Holgill, and Fishing in the Water of Ey ... towards the Sea, called Eyngarth; with the Rents and Services of divers Freeholders'. Moreover, of the third part of the Market of Egremond, with the Fairs of Egremond, and Rabenglas; and of the third part of Wreck, and Wayf, and all other Profits of Royalties within that Manor.  
To whom succeeded ●●hn de Multon 
john.  (before-specified) his Son 
a Cla●s. 3 E. ●. m. 22.  and Heir; who, not then of full age, viz. in 3 E. 3. doing 
b Cla●s. 3 E. ●. m. 22.  his Homage, had Livery 
c Cla●s. 3 E. ●. m. 22.  of his Lands.  
Which john having been summoned 
d C●●us. de 〈◊〉. ann. in 〈◊〉.  to Parliament, amongst other the Barons of this Realm, in 6 and 8 E. 3. died 
e Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 73. Claus. 11 E. ●. p. ●. m. 27.  without Issue 23 Nou. 8 E. 3. being then seized 
f Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 73. Claus. 11 E. ●. p. ●. m. 27.  of the Manor ●hurstaneston, in Com. Suff. and twelve Pound Rend in Skyrbec, in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Manors of Beusola●, Flete, and Multon, in the same County of Linc. and of the Manors of Egremont, and Cokermouth in Com. Cumbr. All which being shortly after shared 
g Claus 1● E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  betwixt his three Sisters and Heirs, viz. joan the Wife 
h Ibid.  of Robert Fitz-Walter, Elizabeth the wife 
i Ibid.  of Walter de Bermicham, and the Wife 
k Ibid.  of Thomas de Lucy; joan had 
* Ibid.  for her purparty, the Castle of Egremond, with the third part of that Manor, with the third part of the Manors of Beausola; and Flete. Elizabeth, 
l Ibid. , certain Lands in Gosford, parcel of the Manor of Egremont; with the third part of all the Lands in Ullayk, and Scal●gyll, in Derwentfell; as also the third part of the Manors of Beausolaz and Flete before-specified: And Margaret the Wife 
m Ibid.  of Thomas de Lucy, certain 
n Ibid.  Lands in Dis●yngton, in Com. Cumbr. parcel of the Manor of Egremont; as also the third part of all the Lands in Ullayk, and Scalgill, in Derewentfell; with the third part of those Lordships of Beusolaz and Flete, in Com Linc. Alice, his Wife, then surviving, who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
o Claus. 9 E. ●. m. 33.  of the Manor of Multon, in Com. Linc. with certain other Lands in that County; as also the Manor of ●hurstaneston, in Com. Suff. with nineteen s. x d. yearly Rent out of the Manor of Kyrke●on, in Holland.  
¶ I come lastly to Alan. de Multon, 
●lan.  Brother to the before-specified Lambert de Multon, who married Alice the other D●ughter and Coheir to Richard de Lucy. Of whom I find, that he, with the said Alice his Wife, made partition 
p Ex Coll. ●. Gl. S.  with William de Fortibus Earl of Albemarle (Son to William Earl of Albemarle) of the Forests of Alredale, Cokermuth, and Caldebek, by Metes and Bounds, which Forests were formerly common to that Earl. And that to him succeeded 
q Rot. F●n. 10 E. 1. m. 16.  Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, who took 
r Rot. F●n. 10 E. 1. m. 16.  to Wife Isabella the eldest Daughter to Adam de Bolteby, and had 
s 〈◊〉. 8 E. 1. in dorso, m. 3.  with her in Marriage, by the gift of her Father, the Manor of Langale, in Com. Cumbr, as also 
t 〈◊〉. 8 E. 1. in dorso, m. 3.  the Manors of Heydon, and Alrewas, settled on them, and the Heirs of their Bodies.  
But of this Thomas, forasmuch as he assumed 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Surname of Lucy, by reason that Alice his Mother was one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Richard de Lucy (as is already observed) I shall say no more of him, under this Name of Multon; referring my Reader to the Title of Lucy of Cokermouth, where I have farther spoken of him, and his Descendants.   

Luvetot.  
IN 3 H. 1. William de Luvetot, 
William.  with the consent of Emme 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 50 a. n. 10, & 30.  his Wife, founded 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 50 a. n. 10, & 30.  the Priory of Wyrksop, in Com. Nott. for Canons-Regular of the Order of St. Augustine.  
Which William had Issue two Sons, viz. William 
c Ibid. n. 10. , and Nigell 
d Regist. de Wy●ksop pen. v. cl. Joh. Selden. f. 3. a. ; and lieth 
e Monast. Angl. ut supra 9●9 b. n. 40.  buried there, on the North-side of the Choir, near to the High Altar.  
To whom succeeded Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir, who bestowed 
f Ibid. 52 a. n. 50.  on the Canons of Wyrksop (there seated by his Father) his Lordship of Bolum; and in 2 H. 2. gave 
g Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2 No●●. D●●b.  xx Marks of Silver, for the Marriage of his Wife ●., viz. Cecelie 
h 〈◊〉. de Wy●ksop ●. ●. b. ; by whom he had Issue 
i Ibid.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, who, in 22 H. 2. was amerced 
k Rot. Pip. ●2 H. 2. No●t. Derb.  at lx Marks, for trespassing in the King's Forests. This William took to Wife Maude 
l Ro●. de Domi●abu● etc. ●it. Herif. Rot. 7. , the Daughter of Walter Fitz-Robert (a Branch of the Noble Family of Clare) and died 
m Rot. Pip. 27 H. 2. No●●. Derb.  in 27 H. ●. or before: for then the Sheriffs of Nott▪ and Derby shires, accounted xlii l. xii s. x d. for the Profit of his Lands; and left Issue by her one sole Daughter and Heir, called M●u●de, seven 
n Rot. de Domin●bu●, etc. ut supra.  years of age in 32 H. 2. Which Maude afterwards became the Wife of Gerard de Furnivall (as in my Discourse of that Family is showed) and in her Widowhood gave 
o Monast. Anglic. vo●. ●. 8●6 b. n. ●0.  divers Lands, lying in ●a●ewiche, to the Monks of 〈◊〉. Abbey, in Com. Ebor.  
The Issue-male of the Principal Branch thus ●ailing, Richard de Luvetot, 
Richard.  Son 
p 〈◊〉. Anglic. v●l. 2. ●1a. n. 10.  of Nigell, 
Nigell,  Son 
q 〈◊〉. Anglic. v●l. 2. ●1a. n. 10.  to Willi●m first above mentioned, was the next H●ir male.  
But before I descend to speak of him, I must take notice, that Nigell, his Father had his chief Seat 
r 〈…〉  at 〈◊〉, in Com. Hunt. and in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment 
s 〈…〉  of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
t 〈…〉  his Knights-fees, de veteri fe●ffamento, to be in number ten: for which in 14 H. 2. he paid 
u 〈…〉  ten marks. This Nigell, besides his Barony, which he held 
x 〈…〉  of the King, held 
z 〈…〉  two Knights Fees of the Abbot of Peterborough, in Ci●pt●ne, Po●ebr●●, Cateoworthe, and Kinesth●rpe. And gave 
a 〈…〉  to the Monks of Ger●●don, in Com. Lei●. C. Acres of Land in mishou. Moreover, with 
b 〈◊〉.  Margaret his Wife, he bestowed 
c 〈◊〉.  xx Acres of Land more upon them, lying in that Lordship.  
This Nigell had Issue five Sons; 
d 〈…〉  viz. Richard, Roger, Nigell, Robert, and Willi●m. Of these, Richard confirmed 
e 〈…〉  to the Canons of 〈◊〉, all those Grants which William his Grandfather, Nigell his Father▪ Richard his Uncle, and William his Kinsman, had formerly made; but died without Issue▪ as if s●●ms: For in 4 R. 1. Roger de Luvetot 
R●g●r.  (his Brother) g●ve 
f 〈…〉  C l. for his Relief; and in 6 R. ●. paid x l. for the Scutage, then levied for th● King's Redemption.  
Af●●● which, I find no more of him; but next come to Nigell his younger Brother, as I guess.) Which Nigell 
Nigell.  in 3 joh paid 
h 〈…〉  fifty Marks to the King, for those ten Knights Fees which he held in Ca●ite; and answered 
i 〈…〉  also for five more, of the Honour of Tick●ill, which he then had.  
Betwixt thi● Nigell, and Gerard de Furnivall, th●re was great contest 
k 〈…〉 , as it seems (Furnivall having married the H●ir Female of the chiet Branch of this Family, as is before observed:) for, in 9 joh. Gerard de Furnivall gave 
l 〈…〉  a thousand Pounds, and 〈◊〉 Palfreys, to the King, that he might quietly enjoy ●●ose Lands, which the same Nigell made cla●m ●o, against him.  
This Nigell had a Son called Roger 
Roger  
m 〈…〉 , who being Sh●riff 
n 〈…〉  of the Counties of Nott. and Derb. for the last half of the thirty ninth year of King H. 3. R●ign, was then made Governor 
o 〈…〉  of 〈…〉. He also continued Sheriff 
p 〈…〉  of those Counties for both the two next following years; and gave 
q 〈…〉  one Oxgang of Land in 〈◊〉, to the Canons of 〈◊〉. But in 49 H. 3. he was 
r 〈…〉  in the Ba●●el of 〈◊〉 on the part of Montfort Earl of L●icester, and other the rebellious Barons; and, having no Issue, as it seems, nor any of his other Brothers (viz. Rich●rd, Nigell, R●phe, and Willi●m) the Issue of his thr●● Sisters became his Heirs 
s 〈…〉 ; viz. ●●s de 〈◊〉, Hubert de Braunford, with Roese his Wife, and William Patric, who in 3 H. 3. paying 
u Rot. 〈◊〉 H. ●. m. 5.  C 1. for their Relief, had Livery 
x Rot. 〈◊〉 H. ●. m. 5.  of the Lands which descended to them from him the said Nigell.  
¶ A third Branch of this Family there was; viz. 
y Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●●  from Robert de Luvetot, a fourth Son to the before-specified Nigell; which continued 
z Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●●  till Edward the First's time: but then Oliver de Luvetot of Carcolston, in Com. Nott. (the fourth in Descent from him) leaving Issue 
a Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●●  only Females, one of them married 
b Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●●  to Morin of Kil●ington; whole Issue Female, after two Descents, became 
c Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●●  the Wi●e of William Thurverton (vulg. Thoroton) from whom Robert Thoroton, now of Car●o●ston, Doctor of Physic, a Person of great knowledge in Antiquities, and my singular Friend, is lineally descended 
d Ex Coll. R●●. Tho●o●on Med▪ Do●● .   

Merley.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, William de Merley, 
William.  who had been a Servant 
* 〈…〉  to Geffrey Bishop of Constance (a great man in his time) for the Soul of Menialda his Wife, and the Souls of William and Gosfride his Sons, gave 
a 〈…〉  the Lordship of Morewic to the Monks of Durham. He likewise bestowed 
† 〈…〉  one Carucate of Land upon the Hospital for Infirm People at Morp●th; and left Issue Ranulph de Merley, his Son 
b 〈…〉  and Heir: to which R●nulph, Edgar Son of Cospatric, Son of Dolfin Earl of March, and Dunbar, in Scotl●nd, gave 
c 〈…〉  in Frankmarriage with julian his Sister, the Lordships of Wytton, Rytton, Stanton, Horseley, Wyndeyates, and Le●erich●eld.  
This Randulf, having founded 
d Monast Ang. Vol. 1. ●01. a. n. 60. & 80●●. n. 50.  the Abbey of Netominster, juxta Merpeth, in Com. Northumbr. in Anno 1138 (3 Steph.) for the Health of the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors, gave 
e Ibid.  the Lordship of ●yt●une, and part of the Woods of Wilton thereto; as also all the Valley betwixt Morpeth and Mitford, of a large extent, as the M●tes and Bounds thereof do show. Moreover, to the Monks of Hexham he gave 
* 〈…〉  an yearly Rent of ten Shillings, until he should supply it by a Gift in Land: And departing this Life, was buried 
f Ex ●●ll. R. Gl. S.  in the Chapterhouse at Netominster, on the North-side, with julian his Wife.  
To whom succeeded Roger. 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, who in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. rub. sub tit. Northumb.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be in number three; and a fourth and fifth part, de novo; besides four which he held in Demesne.  
In 18 H. 2. this Roger paid 
h Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb●.  iv l. upon Collection of the Scutage of Ireland, in regard 
i Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb●.  he was not then in that Expedition; but died in 
† Rot. Pip. 34 H. 2. Northumb.  34 H. 2. and was buried 
k Ex Coll. Re Gl. S.  near to his Father. Whereupon, Earl Duncan (of Fife in Scotland) gave 
l Rot. Pip. ut supra.  to the King five hundred Marks, for the Wardship of Roger his Son and Heir, to the intent 
m Rot. Pip. ut supra.  that he might marry his Daughter.  
This Roger 
Roger.  (the second) in 6 Ric. 1. gave 
n 〈…〉  xx Marks, to be excused from attending the King in that Expedition, which he then made into Normandy and in 1 joh, paid 
o 〈…〉  a Fine of xx Marks, and two good Palfreys, for a Market and Fair at his Manor of Morpeth. Moreover he gave 
p 〈…〉  to the Monks of Newminster xx s. yearly Rent out of his Mill at Stanton; and in 16 joh. obtained Licence 
q 〈…〉  to make a Park of his Woods at Witton. Howbeit, soon after that (viz. the next ensuing year) he was in Arms, with the rebellious Barons; whereupon 
r Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  his Castle of Morpeth, and all his Lands, were given 
s Claus. 17 Joh. m. H.  by the King, to Philip de Vlecotes: But in 2 H. 3. he made 
t Claus. 2H. 3. m. 16.  his Peace, and returned to Obedience; and in 8 H. 3. upon that Insurrection of the Earl of Chester, Falcase de Breant, and others, being 
u Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 7.  in Arms for the King at Bedford was, for that respect, acquitted 
x Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Service due from him, for that time, in Warding the Castle of Newcastle upon Tine.  
Moreover, in 13 H. 3. Alexander King of Scotland being 
y Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 17.  to meet King Henry at York, to Treat upon the Chief Affairs of both Realms, he received Command 
z Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 17.  (with other of the Northern Barons) to be at Barwich upon tweed, on Sunday before Mid-Lent, to conduct him from thence to that City: but departed this Life in 23 H. 3. and was buried 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Cloister at Newminster, near to the Chapterhouse door.  
Whereupon Roger. 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, having performed 
b Rot. Fin. 23 H. 3 m. 7.  his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 23. H. 3 m. 7.  of his Lands, paying 
* Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. Northumb.  C l. for his Relief. Which Roger (commonly called Roger the Third) in 26 H. 3. having received Command 
d Rot. Vasc. & Claus. 26 H 3. in dorso m. 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King in his Expedition into Gascoine, paying 
e Rot. Vasc. & Claus. 26 H 3. in dorso m. 3.  a Fine of fifty Marks, was then exempted 
f Rot. Vasc. & Claus. 26 H 3. in dorso m. 3.  from that Service.  
In 34 H. 3. Roger Bertram (another Baron in those Parts) Impleading 
g Claus. 34 H. 3. in dorso m. 10  this Roger, in the County Court of Northumberland, for holding a weekly Market at Morpeth, to the detriment of his Market at Mitford, the King sent his Precept 
h Claus. 34 H. 3. in dorso m. 10  to the Sheriff, prohibiting him to go further on in that Suit, it not belonging to his Jurisdiction.  
In 42 H. 3. upon 
i Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12  the restraint of Alexander King of Scotland by his rebellious Subjects (having married the Daughter of King Henry the Third) this Roger had Summons 
k Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 12  (with the rest of the Northern Barons) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, for his Rescue. And, not long after, in that grand Rebellion of the Barons, manifested his Loyalty to the King, in adhering 
l Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  steadfastly to him. This Roger gave 
† Monast. Angl. vol. 2.  to the Monks of Hexham one Toft, two Ox-gangs of Land, and a Rent of xviii d. per Annum in Staington.  
Moreover, he founded 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  a Chantry in the Church of Stanyngton; and departing 
n Esc. 50 H. 3. ●. 39  this Life in 50 H. 3. was buried 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Cloister at Newminster, near to his Father, leaving Issue three Daughters his Heirs; viz. Marry, than the Wife 
p Esc. ut supra.  of William de Graystoke, at that time xxiv years of age; Alice 
q Esc. ut supra.  then ten years of age, but unmarried; and Isabella, eight years of age, then wedded 
r Esc. ut supra.  to ... the Son and Heir of Marmaduke de Thweng; afterwards, to 
s Claus. 55 H. 3. m. 7. in cedula.  Robert de Eure; and lastly, to 
t Rot. Fin. 20 E. 1. m. 10.  Roger de Somervill. Of which three Daughters, Alice died 
u Claus. 55. H. 3. ut supra.  before Partition was made of the Lands of their Inheritance; so that the whole Barony of Morpeth was shared betwixt the other two: which Barony consisted 
x Te●●a de Ne●●●●. Northumb  of the Lordship and Castle of Morpeth, with its Members, viz. Grimewest, Ulweham, Hebscor, Schilington, Tuystll, Salwic, two Duddens, Cliston, Caldewell, Staington, Schotton, Blakeden, North-wydes●ad, Suth-wydes●ad, Killingwith, Benton, and Waver.   

Fossard.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Nigell. 
Nigell.  Fossard gave 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 394 b.  to the Monks of St. Mary's Abbey, at York, the Church of St. Cross in York, and the Church of Doncaster; as also xuj Houses in Doncaster, one Carucate of Land in Kymundesale, five Ox-gangs and one Carucate in the Moors of Wermesworth, two Carucates in Cotingwith, the Church of Hoton, and on● Carucate of Land there; in Thorneton three Carucates; the Church of Baynton, and one Carucate, with his Tithes there; in Doncaster, and about Doncaster, all his Tithes; and in Carthorp four Carucates. To him succeeded Adam, 
Adam.  who founded 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 194 b. n. 40.  the Priory of hood, in Com. Ebor. which afterwards, by his Grant 
c Ibid. 195 a. n. 20. , became a Cell to the Canons of Newburgh, in the same County.  
And to him, Robert Fossard, 
Robert.  his Son 
d Ibid. 195 a▪  and Heir; who, for 
e Ibid. 195 a▪  the health of his Soul, and the Souls of all his Ancestors, gave 
f Ibid. 195 a▪  to those Canons of Newburgh, Common of Pasture in Sutton for two hundred Sheep, with twenty Kine, and a Bull, and their Calves, till they should be a year old. To the Knights Hospitallers he gave 
g Ibid. 555 a. n. 60.  all his Lands in Batwin, of a large extent, as they were set forth by Metes and Bounds. To 
h Monast. Angl. vol. r. 75 b. n. 30.  the Monks of Whitby, one Carucate of Land in ●ouceby. To 
i Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 34. n. 60.  the Canons of Nostell the Church of Branham, with fourteen Ox-gangs of Land belonging thereto; the Church of Warruiii, with four Ox-gangs; and the Church of Lithe, with ten Ox-gangs.  
In 5 Steph. this Robert paid 
k Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ebor.  a Fine of five hundred Marks to the King, to repossess his Lordship of Doncaster, which he had granted to me King, to hold in Demesne for twenty years; and left William Fossard his Son 
l 〈◊〉. Angl. vol. 2. 36 b. n. 40.  and Heir. Which William, 
William.  in 3 Steph. was 
m Joh. Hagustald 262. n. 20.  one of those stout Northern Barons, in that notable Battle against the Scots, near North-Alberton, in Com. Ebor. called The Battle of the Standard, where the English obtained a signal Victory, as in my Discourse of William Earl Albemarle, is more at large showed.  
In Anno 1142. (7 Steph.) adhering 
n Ibid. 269. n. 20.  to King Stephen against the Forces of Maude the Empress, in the Battle of Lincoln, he was there (with that King) taken 
o Ibid. 269. n. 20.  Prisoner. Upon Collection of the Scutage in 8 H. 2. he paid 
p Rot. Pip. 8 H. 2. Ebor.  xii l. and in 12 H. 2. certified 
q Lib. rub. sub tit. Suff.  his Fees de veteri Feoffamento, to be in number twenty seven and an half, with six and an half de novo Feoffamento; for which, in 14 H. 2. upon Collection of that Aid, he paid 
r Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Ebor.  xxi l.  
In 18 H. 2. being not in those Wars of Ireland, he paid 
s Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Ebor.  xxxi l. x s. upon the Scutage then levied. And, in 
t Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Ebor.  2 R. 1. xv l. xv s. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales. In 6 R. 1. being 
u Rot. Pip. 6  with the King in Normandy, upon Collecting that Scutage for the King's Redemption, he was specially acquitted 
x Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebor.  thereof. And having confirmed 
y Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 278 b. n. 40.  to the Canons of Watton the Grant of that Place, made unto them by Eustace Fitz-Iohn their Founder, and quit-claimed 
z Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 278 b. n. 40.  unto them the Service of two Knights Fees, whereby it was held 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 278 b. n. 40.  of him by the same Eustace; he likewise bestowed 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 278 b. n. 40.  on them three Carucates of Land in Douwald, and died, leaving Issue joan 
c Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 597 b. n. 20. Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Ebor.  his Daughter and Heir, Wife 
d Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 597 b. n. 20. Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Ebor.  of Robert de Turnham. Which Robert, in 9 R. 1. by a Suit with the Bishop of Durham, did in her right recover 
e R. Hoved. 446 b. n. 50.  from him the Manor of Clif, lying in that County Palatine, which had been long possessed by those Bishops.   

Fitzpain.  
THe first that assumed this Surname was Robert the Son of Pain Fitz. john, Brother to Eustace Fitz-Iohn, of whose Parentage I have already taken notice, in my Discourse of the Family of Vesci. Of which Pain 
Pain.  it is reported, That in the time of King Henry the First, having 
a Itin. Cambr. p. 81.  the whole Territory of Ewyas in Herefordshire, he was 
b Itin. Cambr. p. 81.  one of the Chief Counsellors to that King: And that in 34 H. 1. the Welsh, being much irritated 
c Ord. vit. 900 A. , in regard their Lands were given 
d Ord. vit. 900 A.  away to the Flemings, and others, (exercising great Cruelties 
e Ord. vit. 900 A.  upon the English) took 
f Ord. vit. 900 A.  the Castle of this Pain Fitz-Iohn, called Caus, and cut off the Heads of all who were therein. Moreover, That in 1 Steph. making 
g Ric. Hagustald. 313. n. 10. Gesta Regis Steph. 932 B. C.  several Excursions, they slew 
h Ric. Hagustald. 313. n. 10. Gesta Regis Steph. 932 B. C.  him; as also 
i Ric. Hagustald. 313. n. 10. Gesta Regis Steph. 932 B. C.  Richard Fitz-Roger, another Baron-Marcher. And that thereupon King Stephen gave 
k Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  all his Lands to Cecelie his Daughter, than the Wife 
l Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Roger the Son of Milo of Gloucester with 
m Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  whatsoever else she had of the Gift of Pain her Father, of the Honour of Hugh de Lacie: Also 
n Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  what Sibyl, the Wife of him the said Pain, had granted to her in Dower, of his Inheritance. And, That he had another Daughter, called Agnes, married 
o Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Norff. Rot. 5.  to ... de Montchensy. But I return.  
This Robert 
Robert.  
p Ex autogr. nuper penès. D. Lumley.  obtained from King Henry the First a Confirmation 
q Ex autogr. nuper penès. D. Lumley.  of all those Lands in Chillum, in Com. Ebor. which Ebrard Fitz-Iohn, his Uncle, formerly held. And, in 31 H. 2. by the name of Robert Fitzpain, was Sheriff 
r Rot. Pip. 31 H. 2. Dorset. & Somerset.  of the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, and so till 
s Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  34 H. 2. inclusive. In 10 R. 1. he gave CC Marks Fine 
t Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Dors. & Summersault.  for the Lands of Robert de Pole, his Brother: And in 13 joh. upon Collection 
u Rot. Pip. 13 J●h. Dors. & summersault.  of the Scutage of Wales (having 
x Rot. Pip. 13 J●h. Dors. & summersault.  then the moiety of the Fees of Gerbert de Perci) paid 
y Rot. Pip. 13 J●h. Dors. & summersault.  xxx Marks for fifteen Knights Fees, of the old Fees of Roger Arundel. In 1 H. 3. having been faithful 
z Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  to the King, in his Services at that time, he had Livery 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Manor of Wokesey (in Com. Wilts.) whereof he had been dispossessed in King John's time: And likewise 
b Ibid. m. 15.  of the Lands of Sir William de Godeford Knight, of his Fee.  
To this Robert succeeded Roger Fitzpain, 
Roger.  who in 8 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Mantgomerie, answered 
c Rot. Pip. 8. H. ●. Dorset.  for fifteen Knights Fees; and took to Wife 
d Esc. 48 H. 3. n. 19  Margaret, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Alured de Lincoln: which Margaret, upon the death of this Roger her Husband, in 22 H. 3. had the Wardship 
e Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 21.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Somerset, Dorset, Wilts, and Devon, committed to her, paying 
f Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 21.  C Marks yearly, to the King's Exchequer.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; who in 30 H. 3. doing 
g Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 7.  his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 7.  of his Lands in the Counties of Wiltes. Somerset, Dorset, and Neterwent, in Wales: And in 41 H. 3. (then residing 
i Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso. m. 6  in the County of Devon.) amongst others, had Summons 
k Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso. m. 6  to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of St. Peter. well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Insolences of the Welsh. The like Summons 
l Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  he had to be at Chester, upon the Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist. B●t, after this, it appears 
m R●t. Fin. 4● H. 3. m. 3.  that he sided with the rebellious Barons, and was 
n R●t. Fin. 4● H. 3. m. 3.  in the Battle of Lewes, on their part; and, that in recompense 
o Ibid.  of his Service in that Fight (the King being made Prisoner by them) they bestowed 
p Ibid.  on him the whole Relief due from him to the King, for those Lands which descended to him by the death of the before-specified Alured de Lincoln, his Uncle. Whereupon he had Livery 
q Ibid.  of the Manor of Winterbourne, with the Advowson of the Church, etc. but died 
r Rot. Fin. 9 E. 1. m. 10. Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 23.  in 9 E. 1. being then seized 
s Rot. Fin. 9 E. 1. m. 10. Esc 9 E. 1. n. 23.  of the Manor of Gudeforde, in Com. Devon. with the Advowson of the Church; as also of the Manor of Stoke in Thyneth, Cedene, with the moiety of the Manor of Cherleton- Makerell, in Com. Somerset. of the Manors of Corey, Brugamton, and Pole: likewise of the Manor of Chamberge, in Com. Dorset. with its Members, held of the King in Capite for half a Barony (which did belong to Roger de Arundel.) Also of the Manor of Acford- Alured (part of the Lands of Alured de Lincoln) and Manor of Ell●worth; leaving Robert 
Robert.  his Son 
t Ibid.  and Heir xxvii years of age.  
Which Robert thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of those Lands; and in 10 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
x Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 5.  for a Market every Friday at his Manor of Okeforde- Nchol, in Com. Dorset. with a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist; as also 
y Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 5.  Free-warren in all his Demesne-lands there. In this tenth year of Edw. 1. he was 
z Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: In 25 E. 1. first summoned 
a Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: And in 
b Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 2.  31 E. 1. in the Scottish Wars.  
Moreover, in 33 E. 1. he was made Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 15.  of Corff-Castle, in Com Dorset. and in 34 E. 1. being one 
d Comp. L. de Drokenesford, custodis magnae Garderobae.  of that number who were then solemnly Knighted (by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies) with Prince Edward, attended 
e Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 11.  him soon after, in that Expedition then by him made into Scotland. After this, viz. in 1 E. 2. he was constituted Governor of the Castle at Winchester: and in 2 E. 2. being Steward 
f Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 5.  of the King's Household, was sent 
g Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 5.  with Otto de Grandison, upon certain important Businesses, to the Pope.  
In 8 E. 2. he received Summons 
h Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Line upon the Feast-day of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Insolences of the Scots; but the next ensuing year departed 
i Esc. 9 E 2. n. 63.  this Life, being seized 
k Esc. 9 E 2. n. 63.  of the Manor of Wytherigge, in Com. Devon. Pole in Com. Wil●s. Mershwode. and Wodeton, in Com. Dorset. Frampten, in Com. Glouc. Stoke- Curcy, Kingston juxta Ivele, with the Hamlets of Ruddeweye, Aylwynesheye, Kay, and Cherleton, in Com. Somerset. And jointly with Isabella his Wife, of the Manor of Stourton, in Com. Wiltes. leaving Robert his Son 
l Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 63.  and Heir xxviii years of age.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 10 E. 2. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 8.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  12 E. 2. And in 11 E. 3. obtained another Charter 
o Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 16. , for changing the weekly Market at Acfourd- St. Nicholas, in Com. Dorset. to Thursday; and the Fair yearly to Whitsunday, and two days following.  
In 16 E. 3. this Robert received command 
p Rot. Fran●. 26 E. 3. m. 11.  to provide ten Men at Arms, and ten Archers, for the King's Service in France (his Seat being 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  then at Mershw●de, in Com. Dorset.) and in 19 E. 3. upon the King's Expedition then made into that Realm, had command 
r Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to attend him in that Service, being then 
s Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  a Baneret; but departed 
t Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 41.  this Life in 28 E. 3. upon the Feast-day of St. Andrew the Apostle, without 
u Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 41.  Issue male, being then seized 
x Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 41.  jointly with Ela his Wife, then surviving (the Remainder to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten) of the Manors of Mershwode, Wodeton, and Acford, in Com. Dorset. with the Advowsons' of the Churches belonging to those Lordships; as also of the Manor of Wroxhale, with the Advowson of the Church; the Remainder to Robert the Son of Richard le Grey of Codnoure, and Elizabeth his Wife, and the Heirs of the same Robert, Son of Richard, etc.  
He likewise 
y Ibid.  died seized, jointly with her the said Ela, and to the Heirs males of his Body lawfully begotten, of the Manors of Stoke- Curcy Radeweye,, and the Hundred of Canytone, with the Advowsons' of the Churches of those Manors, in Com-Somerset, as also of the Manors of Tateworth, Codene, Stapele, Cherleton, and Cary, with the Advowson of the Churches, in the same County. Which Manors of Cadene, Stapele, Cherleton, and Cary (with the Advowsons' of the Churches belonging to them) were to remain to the before-specified Robert the Son of Richard le Grey of Codnoure, and Elizabeth his Wife, and the Heirs of the said Robert, the Son of Richard, etc. Moreover he died seized 
z Ibid.  of the Manor of Chelburgh, in Com. Dorset. and left Issue Isabella his only Daughter 
a Ibid.  and Heir, at that time xxx years of age, who became the Wife 
b Esc. 1. R. 2. p. 2. n. 12. Claus. 17 R. 2. ●. 18.  of Sir Richard Poynings Knight.   

Bayeux.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Ranulph de Baieux 
Ranulph  had 
a Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 991 a.  great Possessions in Lincolnshire, whereof five Knights Fees were held 
b Monast. Anglic. vol. 2 991 a.  of him by Peter de Gosla (alias Gousel) who, towards the later end of that King's Reign (with the Licence 
c Ibid. 589 a. n. 40. & 590 b. n. 30.  and Consent of this his Superior Lord) founded 
d Ibid. 589 a. n. 40. & 590 b. n. 30.  the first Abbey of the Praemonstratensian Order in this Realm, called Newbus, in that County. Unto that Abbey this Ranulph became a Benefactor, by the Grant 
e Ibid. 590 b. n. 60.  of one Ox-gang of Land in Kaburne; and married 
f Ibid.  Margaret Daughter of Alan de Lincoln (an eminent Baron in those Parts) by whom he had Issue 
g Ibid. 589. n. 40.  four Sons, Hugh, Alan, William, 
h Ibid. 791 b. n. 30.  and Robert 
* Ibid. 791 b. n. 30. . Which Margaret, in the life-time of her Husband, vowed 
i Ibid. n.  Chastity for the cause of Religion.  
To him succeeded 
k Ibid. 590 b. n. 20. & n. 50.  Hugh de Baieux, 
Hugh.  his eldest Son, who ratified 
l Ibid. 590 b. n. 20. & n. 50.  that Foundation, and all other the Grants made by Peter de Gosla to the Canons of Newbus: and moreover gave 
m Ibid. 791. n. ●0.  certain Lands lying in Sempingham and ●illingburg, to the Nuns of Se●pingham, in the same County.  
In 12 H. 2. upon the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, this Hugh certified 
n Lib. rub. in Scacc sub titus' Linc.  the Knight's Fees, he then held, to be in number fourteen and a fourth part; whereof nine, a half, and fourth part, were de veteri Feoffamento: for all which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
o Rot. Pip. 14 ● 2. Linc.  xi l. v s. x d.  
In 18 H. 2. he accounted 
p Rot. Pip. 18 R. 2. Linc.  xuj l. xvii s. upon levying the Scutage of Ireland. But after this, he fell into some displeasure with the King; for reconciliation whereof, in 26 H. 2. he gave 
q Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Linc.  CCC Marks, and a Hawk.  
In 2 Ric. 1. he answered 
r Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Linc.  viij l. ix s. upon the Scutage of Wales. And 
s Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Linc.  in 8 Ric. 1. xuj l. xviii s. upon levying the third Scutage of Normandy.  
Some Forfeiture he also (not long after) made; for upon the Account 
t Ibid.  of Hugh Bardulfe, Receiver of the Eschaets in Lincolnshire, the same year, viij l. v s. v d. was answered for the Lands of this Hugh de Baieux. Whose death soon after following, Alianor his Widow gave 
u Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Linc.  a Fine of C Marks, that she might, with the consent of her Friends, marry unto whom she liked best.  
To this Hugh succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, unto whom King Henry the Third, in the third year of his Reign, gave 
w Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 5.  respite for the payment of C l. of his Relief for the Lands in Welleburne, Lindewood, Kelesterne, and Kelesters, descended to him by the death of his Father.  
In 15 H. 3. this john de Baieux was acquitted 
x Rot. Pip. 15 H. 3. Linc.  for the Scutage of Poictou, levied after the King's first Expedition thither. And in 26 H. 3. gave 
y Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Linc.  a Fine of C Marks, besides his Scutage, that he might be freed from going into Gascoigne that year, having had special Summons 
z Rot. Vascon. 26 H. 3. m. 3.  from the King, then at jantoin, there to require his Personal Aid, for vindicating those Injuries which he then had received from the King of France.  
In 29 H. 3. he paid 
a Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Linc.  xvii l. x s. for sixteen Knights Fees, a half, and a fifth part, upon Collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter. And in 33 H. 3. was found 
b Esc. 33 H. 3, n. 57 Linc.  to die seized of Lands in Lyndwode, Thoreswaye, Skybentune, and Keylestorpe, then valued at ixiv l. vi s. x d. per annum, which he then held in Capite of the King, by Barony; the Manor of Welleburg, which he then also held 
† Esc. 33 H. 3. n. 57 Linc, , being part of that Barony. It was also found, that Stephen de Bays, 
Stephen.  his Brother, was his next Heir, and Lx years of age: Which Stephen was in such favour with the King, that his Relief was wholly remitted 
c Rot. fin. 3● H. 3. m. 7.  with command 
d Rot. fin. 3● H. 3. m. 7.  to the Sheriffs of Lincoln and Dorset Shires, to give him Livery of his Lands, without payment thereof.  
But though Stephen was thus found to be his Brother and Heir, he was no other than his Heir-male, as it seems; for by another Record 
e Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. Linc.  it appeareth, that this john de Bayeux last mentioned, had two Daughters and Heirs; and that the King granted the Marriage of one of them unto Elyas de Rabayne (an eminent Man in that time.) Likewise, that under colour of that Grant, this Elyas took the other Daughter, and carried her beyond Sea, to the intent that he might as well defraud the King of the Custody of the moiety of that Barony, as the other Coheir of her Inheritance. The King therefore sent his Precept to the Sheriffs of Somerset, Dorset, and Lincoln Shires, that they should seize the Lands of the said john de Bayeux into their respective Hands.  
But all that I have farther seen of this Family, and Barony, is no more, than that in 9 E. 2. there was 
f Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 45. Dorset.  a Judgement touching this Barony, in the Court of King Edw. 1. before Roger de Brobazon, and his Fellow-Justices; viz. That the one moiety thereof should be to the King, and his Heirs; and the other to Maude de ... and her Heirs: and that she thereupon exhibiting a Petition to King Edward the Second, in his Parliament at Lincoln, was answered, That she might sue for the same, if she thought fit. Likewise, That the King, being willing to do her right, had caused Inquisition to be made by Jurors, in Dorsetshire, and other Countries, to be well informed of her Title thereto.   

Hastings.  
THe first of this Family of whom I find mention, 
William.  is William de Hastings, Steward 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to King Henry the First. Which Office he held 
b Testa de Nevil Norff. Suff. Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 23.  by Serjeantie, in respect of his Tenure of the Manor of Ashele, in Com. Norff. viz. by the Service of taking charge of the Naperie (id est, the Table-clothes and Linen) at the Solemn Coronations of the Kings of this Realm.  
To whom succeeded Hugh 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir. Which Hugh obtained, by the Gift 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of that King, all the Lands of Robert de Flamenvill, with Erneburgh Daughter of Hugh Flamenvill, Niece to the same Robert.  
This Hugh had Issue 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. s.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, Steward 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  also to King Henry the Second; from whom he obtained a Confirmation 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of all the Lands which William de Hastings his Grandfather (Steward to King Henry the First) and Hugh his Father had enjoyed in the time of that King. As also of 
g Ibid.  all the Lands which Robert de Limesi Bishop of Coventre, by the Consent of the Chapter, and Approbation of King Henry the First, gave to the before-specified Robert de Flamenvill; viz. Burbache, Barewell, and Birdingburie, with their Appurtenances, viz. Scetescleve (now Sketchley) and Eston (now Aston- Flamvill) and Stapelton. Likewise 
h Ibid.  his Houses in Coventre, with one Burgess there, and one Croft in Wily, to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees, as freely as King Henry the First gave them to Hugh de Hastings, his Father, with Erneburgh Daughter of the said Hugh de Flamenvill.  
This last-mentioned William took to Wife 
i Ibid.  Margery the Daughter of Roger Bigod Earl of Norff. with whom he had 
k Ibid.  in Marriage the Lordship of Little Bradley, to enjoy after the death of Gundred Stepmother to him the said Roger; and left Issue by her two Sons, viz. 
l Ibid.  Henry, and William. Which Henry dying 
m Ibid.  Issueless, William 
William.  his Brother, in 6 R. 1. gave 
n Rot. P●p. 6 R. 1. No●●●. Suff.  C Marks for his Relief of those Lands held in S●rjeanty, so descended to him: As also 
o Rot. P●p. 6 R. 1. No● 〈◊〉. Suff.  C Marks more, to obtain the King's Favour, in regard he did not at that time attend him into Normandy.  
This William, in 1 joh. was 
p R. Hoved. 461. n. 40.  one of the Peers in the Parliament then held at Lincoln, where William King of Scotland did Homage to King john. And in 15 joh. attended 
q Claus. 15 Joh. in dor●e m. 1.  the King into Poictou. After which, viz. in 18 joh. he took part with the rebellious Barons, as it seems; for it appears 
r Pat. 1● Joh. m. 6.  that his Lands were then given by the King to William de Roeley, and Elias his Uncle, for their support in his Service. But, making his Peace with King H. 3. (as most did) he was, on his behalf, at the Siege 
s Pat. 5 H. 3. in dorso.  of Bitham-Castle, in Com. Linc. in 5 H. 3. and died 
t Rot. Fin. 10 H. 3. m. 8.  in 10 H. 3. Whereupon Henry his Son and Heir, giving fifty Marks Fine, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 10 H. 3. m. 8.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Warr. Leic. Salop. Bedf. Norff. and Suff.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  taking to Wife 
x Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 12.  Ada the fourth Daughter to David Earl of Huntendon, and of Maud one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Ranulph the last of that Name, Earl of Chester; after the death of john surnamed Scott, his Wife's Brother (the last Earl of that Family) shared in that great Inheritance of the Earl of Chester's Lands: and for the present, in lieu of her purparty, had 
y Ibid.  the Manors of Whitefeld, Stratton, and Cundover, in Com. Salop. Wigginton, and Wulverhampton, in Com. Staff. and Bromesgrove, in Com. Wigorn. Likewise 
z Pat. 21 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  Bolesover Castle, in Com. Derb. as also 
a Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  Oswardbec, and Mannes●eld, in Com. Not. After this, viz. in 26 H. 3. attending 
b M. Paris. p. 590. l. 51.  the King into France, he was taken Prisoner 
c M. Paris. p. 590. l. 51.  at that great Defeat which the English Army had near Xante; but soon released 
d M. Paris. p. 590. l. 51.  by exchange: And in 29 H. 3. had for the full purparty of the said Ada his Wife, an Assignation 
* Plac. Pa●l. p. 221.  of the Manors of Leyrton, Oswardbek, Cundover, Wrfeild, Wulverhampton, and Wiginton.  
In 34 H. 3. he accompanied 
e Ibid. 772. l. 56. M. Wes●●. in eodem ann.  Richard Earl of Cornwall, in his Journey to Lions in France, where the Pope then was; passing 
f Ibid. 772. l. 56. M. Wes●●. in eodem ann.  that Country with a pompous Retinue: but departed 
g M. Paris. 798. l. 4●.  this Life before the end of that year. Whereupon the tuition 
h Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  of Margery and Illaria his Daughters, then 
i Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  in the Nunnery of Alnestow, was committed 
k Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  to William de Cantilupe; Henry his Son and Heir being 
l Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 13.  at that time in Minority: of whose Wardship Guy de Luzignian, Half-Brother to the King, had (as it seems) a Grant: for in 36 H. 3. he passed 
m Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 12.  it over to William de Cantilupe, the King ratifying 
n Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 12.  it. Which William thereupon gave his Daughter joan in Marriage 
o Ex vet. memb. penès Ham. le Strange eq. ●ur. an. 1640.  to him, as I shall further show anon.  
This last-mentioned Henry, in 44 H. 3. had Summons 
p Claus. 44 H. 3. in dorso m. 9 , amongst other of the Great Nobility, to be at Shrewsbury, upon the Feast-day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to march into Wales, against Lewelin and his Complices, then in Rebellion: And the next ensuing year had the like Summons 
q Claus. 45 H. 3. in dorso m. 3. , to be at London on the morrow after the Feast-day of the Apostles Simon and jude. Shortly after which (viz. in 46 H. 3.) divers of the Barons began to be very bold with the King, under colour of asserting the Laws of the Land, and the Subject's Liberties: but the King stooping to a fair Composure with them, an Instrument 
r Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  importing the Tenor of that Agreement was Personally Sealed by some of them; the rest, who came not, being required to send 
s Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  their Seals for the Ratifying thereof: amongst which, this Henry (then of that Party) was 
t Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18  one. And thereupon being well confided in by the King, had Summons 
u Pat. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 7. , amongst others, in 47 H. 3. (viz. the next ensuing year) to be at Worcester on the Feast-day of S. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas) sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh: But with what affection he came thither, is no hard matter to guests; for about that time, being seduced by those turbulent-spirited Barons, who soon after manifested what good Subjects they were, he joined with them in committing 
x Ms. in bibls. Bodl. 8v. S. Th. f. 136 a.  many great Outrages upon the Church, and Clergy; for which (together with 
y Ms. in bibls. Bodl. 8 v. S. Th. f. 136. a.  Henry and Simon, Sons to that Arch-rebel Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester, and many more of their Party) he was Excommunicated 
z Ms. in bibls. Bodl. 8v. S. Th. f. 136 a.  by the Archbishop of Canterbury.  
After which, no Man was more active against the King than he, being one of those who, on the Baron's part, submitted 
a Ibid. 137 b.  to such a Determination as the King of France should make (unto whom the Differences touching those Ordinances called The Provisions of Oxford, so prejudicial to the King's Royal Authority, were referred.) Whereupon he put 
b M. We●●●. in anno 1264.  himself in Arms with the rest, under pretence of asserting the Laws of the Land, and the People's just Liberties; holding 
c Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  out Northampton, hostilely, against the King: and being a Person so eminently active for them, after their Victory at Lews in Sussex, in 48 H. 3. (where the King was made Prisoner) he received 
* Lel. coll. vol. 1. 321.  the Honour of Knighthood at the Hands of Montfort, and was constituted Governor 
d Pat. 48 H. 3. m. ●.  of Scardeburgh-Castle, in Com. Ebor. by those Rebels; and thortly after, of 
e Pat. 49 H. ●. m. 14.  the Castle at Winchester. Moreover, after that famous Battle at Evesham, in 49 H. 3. (where the King was redeemed out of the barbarous Hands of those great Rebels, a●d their whole Army totally destoryed) being then constituted Governor 
f Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 22.] 122 a.  of that strong Castle of Kenilworth, by young Simon Montfort (whilst Montfort endeavoured to get fresh Forces from France for their Aid) he held 
g A●tic. in Dicto de Kenilw.  it out stoutly, against that Victorious Army (which had subdued all their Field-Forces at Evesham) for the full space of six Months: and when the King sent his Messenger to him, with gracious Offers, in case he would yield it, he most inhumanely maimed 
h A●tic. in Dicto de Kenilw.  him; and casting 
i Math. Westm. ut supra.  forth huge Stones with their Engines, made frequent bold Sallies 
k Math. Westm. ut supra.  upon the Besiegers, to do all the mischief they could devise against them; not being at all daunted 
l Math. Westm. ut supra.  with the Sentence of Ottobon, the Pope's Legate, than there, and thundered out against them; nor all the Power wherewith they were begirt.  
But at the length, finding no hopes of help (notwithstanding the Encouragement he had received from young Montfort) he was constrained to submit: yet upon Honourable Terms 
m Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 8●.] f. 65 a. H. Knighton 2437. 60. ; viz. To march thence with Bag and Baggage: Which he did 
n Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 8●.] f. 65 a. H. Knighton 2437. 60.  upon the Eve of St. Thomas the Apostle. Whereupon, though others, through the King's great Clemency, were admitted to ravourable Compositions, by virtue of that signal Decree called Dictum de Ke●ilworth, made in the Camp, during that notable Siege; and he excepted 
o Artic. in Dicto de K●nilw. , being referred 
p Artic. in Dicto de K●nilw.  to a full seven years' Imprisonment, or submission to the King's Mercy: Nevertheless, such was the King's Goodness towards him, that in the first place, even in the height of those his most violent Actings (viz. in the Month of September, during that Siege) he afforded 
q Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso n. 3.  unto his Lady, for her present Support, the Lor●ships of Fillongley, Allesle●, and 〈◊〉, in Com. Warr. with Barwell, and 〈◊〉 in Com. Leic. all which were then valued at C l. per ●nnum; and in january next following, added the Lordships of Ierd●●ey, 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉. And within two years after, through the Mediation 
s Claus. 51 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  of Prince Edward, admitted 
t Claus. 51 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  him to take the Benefit of that D●●r●●, called Dictum de 〈◊〉 (from which he was so excepted as is before observed.) Whereupon, by a formal Instrument 
u Claus. 51 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  under his Seal, dated at Ely, 13 julii, 51 H. 3. (that Isle being 
x Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 33.  the Place where●●●● young Simon Montfort, and other the most d●sp●rat●. Rebel's fl●d, of whom he was made Captain 
* 〈…〉  ●he obliged himself to be an Obedient and Loyal Subject for the furture; and for farther confirmation thereof, added his solemn 
y Claus. 51 H. 3. in dorso m. 4.  Oath. 
z Pat. 51. H. 3. ●. ●.  Whereupon, the 〈◊〉 of his Composition being assigned to R●ger le Strange, in consideration of his faithful Services, command 
a Ibid.  was given, That the Lordship's o● 〈◊〉, Worfeild, and Wulverhampo● (which had been seized into the King's Hands by reason of his Rebellion) should not be restored to him, until the said Roger were fully satisfied. W●●ch being done, he had Letters 
b Ibid. m. 32.  of Safe-conduct, to go to his own Houses, or any other Part of the Realm.  
When he died, I do not find: but he had Issue 
c Monast. A●gl. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 20.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir. Which Henry took to Wife 
d Monast. A●gl. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 20.  joan the Sister and at length H●ir to George de Cantilupe, Baron of Bergaven. y, but departed 
e Clau●. 53 H. 3 m. S.  this World in 53 H. 3. as it seems: for in that year, she being then his Widow, had an Allotment of divers Knights Fees, and parts of Fees, lying in sundry Places, for her Dowry; in the whole amounting to xxiv: leaving john 
john.  his Son and H●ir in 
f Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 16.  minority: As also 
m Ex vet. membr. 〈◊〉 p●aef. H●le Stran●e.  another Son, called Edmund; with three 
n Ex vet. membr. 〈◊〉 p●aef. H●le St●an●e.  Daughters, Auda, Lora, and joan. Which john, upon the death of his Uncle George de Cantilupe, in 1 E. 1. being 
g Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 16.  then of full age, had Livery 
h Claus. 2 E. 1. in dorso m. 13. Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 29.  of the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance; viz. the Castle and Honour of Bergahenny, and Castle of King garan in Wales; the Manor of Aston (commonly called Aston- Cantelupe, in Com. Warr.) the Manors of Berew K parva Merston,, and Stot●ord, in Com. Somerset. as also of the Manor of Badmundeseld, in Com. Suff. which, upon the Partition then made of them, were allotted 
i Claus. 2 E. 1. in dorso m. 13. Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 29.  to him for his purparty.  
In 12 E. 1. this john was 
k Pat. 12 E. 1. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and in 15 E. 1. attended 
l Pat. 15 E. 1. m. 7.  Edmond Earl of Cornwall (unto whom the King▪ then in Gascoine, had committed 
m Th. Wals. in e●de● ann.  the Custody of the Realm) into Wales. Moreover, in 21 E. 1. accompanied 
n Pat. 21 E. 1. m. 18.  Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hereford, into Ireland; and in 22 E. 1. had summons 
o Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  (amongst others) to be at Portsmouth, on the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to attend the King in his Voyage into France. The like Summons 
p Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  he had in 25 E. 1. (amongst others) to be at London, on Sunday next after the Octaves of St. john Bapt. to attend him again into those Parts. As also 
q Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso m. 6.  the next ensuing year, to be at Carlis●e, on Whitson-Eve, to march against the Scots.  
In 28 E. 1. he attended 
r Rot. Scoc. 28 ●. 1. m. 13.  the King again into Scotland, and there performed 
s Ca●tular. de E●dinton. 101 ●.  Military Service for five Knights F●es: and in 29 E. 1. was again 
t Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  in the Scottish Wars, being 
u Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  then of the Retinue with Edward Prince of Wales. In 30 E. 1. he was constituted the King's Lieutenant 
x Rot. Vascon. 30 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Duchy of Aquitane; and in 31 E. 1. was 
y Ex ve●. Ms. penès W. le Neve eq. aur.  with the King at that memorable Siege of ●aerlaber●k in Scotland. The same year also he was again 
z Pat. 9 ●. 2. p. 1. m. 31.  in Gascoine: And in 34 E. 1. had special Summons 
a Claus. 34 E. 1. in dors▪ m. 16. in cedula. , amongst the rest of the Peers, to be at Westininster on the morrow after Trinity ● Sunday, there to consult and take order touching an Aid for the making of Prince Edward Knight. In which year he obtained a Grant 
b Cart. 34 E. 1. m. 26.  from the King▪ of the whole County of Mentethe in Scotland, with the Isles; as also 
c Cart. 34 E. 1. m. 26.  of all other the Manors and Lands of Alan late Earl of Menteth, than 
d Cart. 34 E. 1. m. 26.  declared an Enemy and Rebel to the King.  
In 3 E. 2. being constituted 
e Rot Rom. 3 E. 2. m. 3. in cedul●.  Seneschal of the Duchy of Aquitane, he obtained the King's Precept 
f Claus. 3 E. 2. m. 17.  to the Constable of Dobor-Castle, for Liberty to Transport himself and his Family, Plate, Money, etc. as also the King's Letters 
g Rot. Rom. ut supra.  to Philip, than King of France, for Safe-conduct into Aquitane through his Territories; and in 4 E. 2. was 
h Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 4.  again in the Wars of Scotland.  
This john had Summons 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 E. 1. till his death, which happened 
k Esc. 6 E. 2. n. 56.  in 6 E. 2. he being then seized 
l Esc. 6 E. 2. n. 56.  of the Manor of Wigginton, in Com. Staff. half a Knight's Fee in Tibenham, in Com. Norff. Cx Acres of Wood in To●enham, in Com. Midd. of the Manor of Blancham, in Com. Bedf. Burbache, and Nayleston, in Com. Leic. jerdele, in Com. Northampt. Badmundesfeild, in Com. Suff. Alles●ep, and Fillongley, in Com. Warr. Worfeild, in Com. Salop. B●amton, in Com. Hunt. Moreover, of Lxix s. Rent, issuing out of the Towns of Beltesfeld, Golkesley, and Donyngton, in Com. Linc. in exchange for his purparty of the Earldom of Chester: as also of the Castle and Lordship of Ber●abenny, with the Territory of Over-Went, in the Marches of Wales: leaving john his Son and Heir, at that time xxvi years 
m Ibid.  of age; and Isabella his Wife, Daughter 
n Ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur. Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 30.  of William, Sister and at length Coheir 
o Ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur. Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 30.  to Adomare de Valence Earl of Pembroke, surviving; by whom he had likewise Issue 
p Ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur. Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 30.  two other Sons, viz. William, and Henry, who died 
q Ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur. Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 30.  Issueless; and three Daughters, viz. 
r Ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur. Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 558 a. n. 30.  joan, Elizabeth, and Margaret. Which Isabella had for her Dowry 
s Claus. 6 E. 2. m. 8.  an Assignation of the Manors of Lydgate, and Badmundesfeld, in Com. Suff. Brampton, in Com. Hunt. Burbach, and Barwell, in Com. Leic. Wiginton, with its Members, and a sixth part of Tamworth, in Com. Staff. Saving 
t Claus. 6 E. 2. m. 8.  to her, her reasonable Dowry in the Manors of Nayleston, Berewyk, and Aston- Cantelupe; as also in all the Knights Fees and Advowsons' of Churches, whereof john de Hastings, her Husband, died seized.  
I come now to john de Hastings, 
john.  Son and Heir to the before-specified john and Isabell.  
This john, in 34 E. 1. (his Father then living) attended 
u Rot. Scoc. 34 ●. 1. m. 6.  Queen Margaret into Scotland; and in 4 E. 2. was 
x Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 4.  in that Expedition than made thither.  
Being of full 
y Rot. Fin. 6 E. 2. m. 6.  age at his Father's death, (viz. in in 6 E. 2.) and doing his Homage 
z Rot. Fin. 6 E. 2. m. 6. , he had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 6 E. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands: and in 7 E. 2. was again 
b Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 2.  8 E. 2. being then of the Retinue of Adomare de Valence (his Uncle) Earl of Pembroke. As also in 
d Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 8.  10 E. 2. And in in 11 E. 2. was charged with CC Foot, for his Lands of Went, to the Wars of Scotland.  
In 12 E. 2. he was again in the Scottish Wars; and in 13 E. 2. upon 
e Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 〈◊〉] Ca●t. f. 98b.  that Insurrection of the Lords (when they banished the two Spensers) being 
f Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 〈◊〉] Ca●t. f. 98b.  then one of their Adherents, the King hasting 
g Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 〈◊〉] Ca●t. f. 98b.  towards Gloucester (whereof the Lords had possessed 
h Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 〈◊〉] Ca●t. f. 98b.  themselves) he fell off from them, and came 
i Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 〈◊〉] Ca●t. f. 98b.  to the King at Cirencester.  
Moreover, he was the same year, again 
k Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 8. , in the Scottish Wars; and in 16 E. 2. made Governor 
l Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 5. & m. 11.  of Keni●worth-Castle. Shortly after which, viz. in 18 E. 2. he departed 
m Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 9  this Life, leaving Issue, by julian his Wife, Daughter 
n Plac. coram R. ●. Hill. 12 E. 3. Rot. 3 Ka●c.  and Heir of Thomas de Leyburne, Laurence 
o Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 83.  his Son and Heir, at that time about 
p Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 83.  five years of age.  
Which julian, within one year after, took to Husband 
q Claus. 19 ●. 2. m. 29.  Thomas le Blount; and had for her Dowry 
r Claus. 19 ●. 2. m. 29. , of the Lands of the said john de Hastings (her Husband) an Assignation of the third part of the Manor of St. Clere; as also the Castle of Kilgaran, with the Towns of Kilgaran, Maynaurd, and Commot of Emelyn, in Wales: Likewise the Manor of Worfeild, in Com. Salop. the Manors of Fulbroke, Burthingbury, Alles●ey, the Castle of Fillongley, with two parts of the Manor of Aston- Cantlow, in Com. Warr. the Manor of Lutt●eton- Paynell, in Com. Wiltes. Otteley, in Com. Suff.. and A●bele, in Com. Norff. And in 
t Pat. 1. F. 3. p. 1. ●. 24.  regard this Assignation was not so soon made as it ought to have been, she obtained from the King a Grant 
u Pat. 1. F. 3. p. 1. ●. 24.  of all the Goods and Chattels at that time being upon those Lands and Lordships so assigned unto her. But not long after this, surviving her Husband Blount, she lastly married 
x Claus. 11. E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  to William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon (as I shall farther show in due place.)  
But I return to Laurence, 
Laurence.  Son and Heir to the last mentioned john. This Laurence, in 11 E. 3. (being still 
z Ibid.  in Minority) was committed 
a Ibid.  to the tuition of William de Clinton, the Earl of Huntingdon (who had so married julian his Mother) to be educated with him, till he should arrive unto his full age; having an allowance 
b Ibid.  of CC Marks out of the Exchequer yearly, for his Support and Maintenance, during that time. Of whom I find, that the King, when he was at Newcastle upon Tine, about four years before, had so much care, that having sent 
c Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  for the Queen to come thither to him, and considering 
d Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  that so long a Journey might be dangerous to the Child (he being 
e Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  bred up in her Court) he directed his especial Letters 
f Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  to the before-specified julian, his Mother, (as a Person most proper to undergo that Trust) to take him into her Charge; promising 
g Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  satisfaction for all Costs and Expenses which she should be at therein.  
And still continuing his Royal Favour to him, by his Letters 
h Pat. 1● E. 3. m. 〈◊〉. S●ld. 〈◊〉 of Honour p. 645, & 646.  Patents, bearing date 13 Octob. in the thirteenth year of his Reign (which was as soon as he arrived to his full age) declared 
i Pat. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉. S●ld. 〈◊〉 of Honour p. 645, & 646.  him Earl of pembroke, by reason 
k Pat. 1● E. 3. m. 〈◊〉. S●ld. 〈◊〉 of Honour p. 645, & 646.  of his Descent from Isabella the eldest Sister and Coheir unto Aymere de Valence Earl of Pembroke; having been 
l Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 3.  the same year in that Expedition then made into Flanders. And being thus honoured, the next year following, viz. 14 E. 3. he attended 
m proif. 29b. & 302.  the King in that notable Adventure at Sea against the French, where he worthily shared 
n proif. 29b. & 302.  in the Glory of that Victory obtained against them near Sluse in Flanders.  
Moreover, in 15 E. 3. he was 
o Ibid. 46●.  at that great Feast and just at London, made by King Edward, for love of the Countess of Salisbury, as 'tis said. And in 16 E. 3. attending 
p Claus. 16 E. ●. p. 2. m. 32.  the King into Brittanny, with Lx Men at Arms (himself accounted) two Banerets, twelve Knights, forty five Esquires, and an hundred Archers on Horseback, continued 
q Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 3.  there till the next ensuing year.  
In 18 E. 3. he accompanied 
r Froif. f. 502.  the Earl of Derby (viz. Henry of Lancaster) into Gascoine; and was 
s Ibid. b.  at the Siege and Render of Bergerath. In 19 E. 3. he still continued 
t Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 16.  in those Parts; and in 21 E. 3. was again 
u Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in those Wars: But the next year following, viz. 22 E. 3. on Saturday the morrow after the Decollation of St. john Baptist, he departed 
x Esc. 22 E. 3. n. 47.  this Life, being then seized 
y Esc. 22 E. 3. n. 47.  of the Manor of Wigginton, in Com. Staff. of the Manor of Blounham, with the Advowson of the Church, and third part of the Manor of Kempston, in Com. Bedf. of two parts of the Manor of Westcote, in Com. Surr. of the Manor of Brampton, in Com. Hunt. Est-Hannyngfeld, in Com. Essex. Yerdle- Hastings. in Com. North ton. Sutton- Valence, and Cleyndon, in Com. Kanc. of the third part of the Manors of Tottenham, in Com. Midd. and Aston- Cantelow, in Com. Warr. of the Manor of Nayleston, in Com. Leic. and B●nham- Valence, in Com. Berks: As also 
z Ibid.  of the Castle, Lordship, and Borough of Bergabenny, with the Manor of Penros, and divers other Lordships in the Marches of Wales; leaving Issue by Agnes his Wife, Daughter 
a Esc. 24 E. ● p. 2. n. 37  to Roger Mortimer Earl of March, john his Son and Heir, at that time one 
b Esc. 22 E. 3. n. 47.  year old and upwards. Which Agnes shortly afterwards became the Wife 
c Pat. 25 E. 1. p. 3. m. 7.  of john de Hakelut: Who, in 29 E. 3. obtained from the King a Grant 
d Rot. Fin. 29 E. 3. m. 10.  of the Custody of the Castle and Town of Pembroke, with its Members, and divers other Lands in Wales, to himself, and the said Agnes his Wife, during the Minority of john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke, her Son by the before-specified Laurence.  
This Agnes, by her Testament 
e Langham f. 119 a. , bearing date in her House at London, upon the Morrow after the Festival of St. Dionyse, Anno 1367. (41 E. 3.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Minoresses, without Algate, in the Suburbs of London, within two days after her Death; without any other Co●t than a Blue Cloth, and two Tapers of ten pound weight. To which Covent she gave a Pair of Silver Candlesticks, and xx Marks. Moreover, she gave to the Cathedral of St. David's, one entire Suit of Vestments, of Velvet chequered. Also to the Priory of Bergavenny (where her Husband lay Interred) a Suit of Vestments of Green Cloth of Gold. To john de Hastings her Son, a whole Suit of Vestments, red, of Cloth of Gold. To joan her Daughter, the benefit of the Wardship of Ralph de Greistoke; as also a Bed, with the Furniture, of her Fathers Arms. And for her Executors, constituting 
f Langham f. 119 a.  (amongst others) john de Hastings her Son, and Catherine Countess of Warwick, her Sister, died 25 july, 42 E. 3.  
Which john 
john.  (the succeeding Earl of Pembroke) in 42 E. 3. contracting 
g Langham 68●.  Matrimony with Anne the Daughter of Sir Walter Manney Knight (and at length Heir) was necessitated to obtain a special Dispensation 
h Langham 68●.  from the Pope, for the same; by reason 
i Langham 68●.  that he had formerly married Margaret the Daughter of King Edward, unto whom she the said Anne stood allied in the third and fourth Degrees of Consanguinity; for which Dispensation he gave 
k Langham 68●.  a thousand Florins of Gold, to the Repair of the Church of the Monastery of St. Paul at Urbine; and the same year attended 
l Rot. Vascon. 42 E 3. m. 1.  Prince Edward, in that Expedition then made into Aquitane: Where, after 
m Frois. 158●.  the Conquest of Burdeyll, he marched 
n Frois. 158●.  with the Earl of Cambridge, to the Castle of Roche sur-Yone. Then passing 
o Frois. 158●.  through Poictou, was besieged 
p Ibid. 159 b.  in an House, by Sr Joys of Sanxiere: but after this, he went into 
q Ibid. 162 b.  Anjou, and there fell to wasting 
r Ibid. 162 b.  that Country.  
In 43 E. 3. he continued 
s Rot. Vas●. 43 E. 3. m. 9  still in those Parts, being of the Retinue 
t Rot. Vas●. 43 E. 3. m. 9  with Prince Edward. So likewise in 
u Rot. Vascon. 44 E. 3. m. 9  44 E. 3. And in 46 E. 3. the Gascons and Poictovins, having had 
x Frois. 179 a.  large experience of his Valour and Goodness, caused 
y Frois. 179 a.  Sr Guischard de Angolesme to move the King that he might be sent thither: Whereunto the King assenting, he was forthwith made Lieutenant 
z Rot. Vascon. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 4.  of Aquitane, and came to the Port of Rochel 
a T. Wal●. in eodem ann.  the day preceding the Eve of St. john Baptist, being 
b T. Wal●. in eodem ann.  then about xxv years of age, and that Place then Beleaguered 
c T. Wal●. in eodem ann.  by the French: but was attended with very unhappy success, for no sooner was he got with his Ships into that Haven, but the Spanish Fleet fell 
d T. Wal●. in eodem ann.  suddenly upon him, before he could put his Men in Order to fight; so that few of them escaped 
e Ibid.  Death, Wounds, or Imprisonment: and yet without 
f Ibid.  any considerable loss to the Enemy; who forthwith set fire 
g Ibid.  on all the English Ships, carrying 
h Ibid.  away this Earl, with many other gallant Men, with no less than twenty thousand Marks in Money, sent over by King Edward to maintain the War. Which unhappy Accident falling out 
i Ibid.  upon the Festival of St. Aet●elred the Virgin (which was the Eve of St. john Baptist's Nativity) occasioned 
k Ibid.  many to censure, That God's Judgement so followed him, for the injury he had done to the Church of that holy Virgin (sc. Ely) in a Cause betwixt the Church of S. Edmundsbury and it, before his last departure out of England; and that the Money so lost, had no better luck, forasmuch as it had been got from the Religious Houses and Clergy. But others attributed 
l Ibid.  it to his living an Adulterous life, being a Married Man: also, 
m Ibid.  that he had, in Parliament, attempted an Infringement of the Church's Liberties; and that he had persuaded the King to lay greater Taxes upon the Clergy, than Laiety, for support of his Wars. Which practice of pilling and poling the Church, however the Temporal Lords (saith my Author) were pleased; yet what success they had, not only England, but the whole World hath sufficiently found.  
I now come to speak of his Death, the Circumstances whereof were as followeth; viz. 
n Ibid. 〈…〉 in ann. 1375.  That shaving undergone four years' Imprisonment in Spain, with most inhuman Usage, he sent to Bertrand Clekyn, Constable of France, desiring that he would use some means for his Enlargement; who thereupon interceding for him to the Bastard of Spain, then calling himself King, obtained his Liberty, in consideration of part of that Money due to himself; which being agreed on, he was brought to Paris. But after his coming thither, it was not long ere he fell 
o T. Wals. ut supra.  mortally sick, of Poison, as some thought, given him by the Spaniards, who were reputed to have such a special Faculty in that Art, as that the Potion should kill at what distance of time they pleased. The French therefore seeing 
p Ibid.  his death approaching, being 
q Ibid.  eager to get his Ransom before he died, made haste 
r Ibid.  to remove him to Calais: but on his Journey thither-ward, he departed 
s Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 70.  this Life, upon the xvith of April, john his Son and Heir being at that time but 
t Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 70.  two years old and an half; and was buried 
u Sudburio f. 92 b.  in the Choir of the Friers-Preachers at Hereford: but afterwards, for the Sum of C l. translated 
* Lel. Itin. vol. 4. 175.  to the Greyfriars (near Newgate) in London; being then seized 
x Esc. ut supr.  of the Manors of Brampton, and Lymming, in Com. Hunt. Benham, in Com. Berks. Shelford- magna, in Com. Cantabr. Blounham, and Kempeston, in Com. Beds. Berewyke, Stoforde, Odecombe, Mulverton, and little- Mershton, in Com. Somerset. Yerdele. Hastings, Touceter, and Wutton, in Com. Northampt. Wigginton, in Com. Staff. Wor●eild, in Com. Salop. Oteley, Reyden, Badmunsfeld, Lidgate, and Wridlington, in Com. Suff. Sutton, Fornesete, Winferthing, and Ayshele, in Com. Norff. Sutton- Valence, Est-Sutton, Claydon, Saurers, Godewiston, and Lucy, in Com. Kanc. Tottenham, in Com. Midd. Paddington, and Westcote, in Com. Surr. Nayleston, Barwell, and Burbache, in Com. Leic. Aston- Cantlow, Fulbroke, Burthingbury, Allesley, Filongley, and Pilardington, in Com. Warr. and Intebergh, in Com. Wigorn. As also of the Castle of Striguil, with the Town of Chepstow, and Manor of Todenham, in Com. Glouc. and Marches of Wales: and likewise of the Castle and Lordship of Bergavenny, the Castle and Lordship of Pembroke, the Castles of Tinby and Kilgaran, with the Commot of Oysterlow, in the County of Hereford, and Precinct of those Marches: and moreover of certain Tenements in the Town of Calais; likewise of the Dominion of W●ysford, and divers other Lordships and Lands within the Realm of Ireland.  
But here, before I proceed farther, I shall observe, That this john Earl of Pembroke, in 43 E. 3. (obtaining Licence 
z Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 29. per Inspex. Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 10. Claus. 49 E. 3. in dorso.  for that purpose from the King) made a Feoffment 
a Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 29. per Inspex. Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 10. Claus. 49 E. 3. in dorso.  unto Walter Amyas, and others, of all his Castles, Lordships, Manors, etc. in England and Wales, to certain Uses. Which Feoffment being left sealed up in the Hands of his Feoffees, to be kept till his Return from beyond Sea, was, upon his death, delivered to the King's Counsel at Westminster; who then opening it, found, That, in case he died without Issue of his Body, the Town and Castle of Pembroke should come to the King, his Heirs, and Successors; and the Castle and Lordship of Bergavenny, and other his Lands in England and Wales, to his Cousin William de Beauchamp (viz. his Mother's Sisters Son) in Fee; provided he should bear his Arms, and endeavour to obtain the Title of Earl of Pembroke: And in case he should decline so to do, than his Kinsman William de Clinton to have them, upon the same Conditions.  
Upon the death of this last Earl, Anne his Wife surviving, had thereupon, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
b Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Manors of Sutton, Wynferthing, and Asshele, in Com. Norff. Lydgate, Badmondesfeild, Otteleye, and Wridlyngton, with three Burgages within the Town of St. Edmundsbury in Suffolk; the Manors of Thoryton, Est-Hannyngfeld, South-Hannyngfeld, with certain Lands in West-Hannyngfeld, and Fangs, in Com. Essex. the Manor of Tottenham, in Com. Midd. Podyngton, and West●●te, with certain Lands in Southwark, in Com. Surr. the Manor of Benham, in Com. Ber●s. with certain Lands in Fitelton, in Com. Wiltes. the Manors of Brampton, and Lyming, in Com. Hunt. Shelford, in Com. Cantabr. Blounham, and Kempston, in Com. Bedf. certain Lands in Repyngdon, in Com. Derb. the Manors of Allefley, Filo●gley, Aston- Cantlow, and Pill●rdyngton, in Com. Warr. and Manor of Na●lesten, in Com. Leic. Which Anne departed 
c Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 67.  this Life upon Palm-sunday, in 7 R. 2. john her Son and Heir being then eleven years of age.  
Of which john 
john.  I find 
d Claus. 1 R. 2 m. 45. , that at the Coronation of King Richard the Second (being then not five years of age) he claimed to carry the great Golden Spurs; and showing sufficient Evidence of his Right to do that Service, it was adjudged 
e Claus. 1 R. 2 m. 45. , That by reason of his Minority, another should be appointed to perform the same on his behalf, viz. 
f Claus. 1 R. 2 m. 45.  Edmund Mortimer Earl of March, whose Daughter Philippe he married 
g Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 23. Esc. 2 H. 4. n. 54. , though very young; but had no Issue by her: for so it happened 
h T. Wal●. in eodem anno. Pat. 15 R. 2. m. 6, & 29. , that in 13 R. 2. the King keeping his Christmas at Wodstoke, and there holding a Tournament (being then but seventeen years of age) he adventured to Tilt with Sir john Saint john; and that by an unlucky slip of St. John's Lance, he was run into the bottom of his Belly, so that his Bowels breaking out, he suddenly died, to the great grief of many, in regard 
i T. Wal●. in eodem anno. Pat. 15 R. 2. m. 6, & 29.  he was a Person of so Noble a Disposition, that in Bounty and Courtesy he exceeded most of his Degree. Which untimely death of his, was then thought 
k T. Wals. ut supra. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 8. Cant.] 176 b.  by many to be a Judgement upon the Family, in regard that Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, (his Ancestor) was one of those who gave Sentence of Death upon Thomas Earl of Lancaster, at Pontfract: for it was observed, 
* T. Wal●. ut supra. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 8. Cant.] 176 b.  that after that Judgement so given, none of the succeeding Earls of Pembroke ever saw his Father, nor any Father of them took delight in seeing his Child.  
His Death thus happening 
l Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 30.  upon the thirtieth of December, 13 R. 2. he was buried 
m Stow's Survey of Lond. ●. 345.  in the Church of the Grey-Fryers, without Newgate, in the Suburbs of London, where he had a Noble Monument; which, at the general Dissolution of the Religious Houses, by King Henry the Eighth, was (with the rest) utterly defaced.  
Dying thus without Issue, Reginald Lord● Grey of Ruthyn was by some 
n Ex vet. Cod. Ms. p●●ès ●. cl. Joh Sel. denum.  Inquisitions found to be his Cousin, and next Heir of the whole Blood, as descended Lineally from Elizabeth Sister to john de Hastings, Father of john, Great-grandfather of this Earl. And by other 
o Ibid. Et ex vet. membr. penès Ham. le Strange, eq. aur.  Inquisitions, Hugh de Hastings, Son of Hugh, Son of Hugh, Son of the same john de Hastings, by Isabella the Daughter of Hugh le Despenser, his second Wife, also found to be his Heir-male, but of the half Blood.  
This Hugh, in 14 E. 3. was 
p Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 21.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders; and in 16 E. 3. summoned 
q Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. In 20 E. 3. (being called 
r Rot Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  Consanguineus Regis, The King's Cousin) he was constituted 
s Rot Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  his Lieutenant in Flanders, and Commander of all his Military Forces there against the French; where they took 
t H. Knighton 2586. 44.  above CCC Prisoners, and brought them into England. And in 20 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into Britanny, being of the Retinue to Henry Duke of Lancaster. Moreover, in 33 E. 3. he was in the Wars 
u Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  of Gascoine; and in 40 E. 3. attended 
x Frois. 133 ●.  john Duke of Laneaster into Spain. After which, viz. in 43 E. 3. he was in 
y Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 10.  that Expedition then made into France, and of the Retinue with the same Duke of Lancaster.  
This is all of moment that I have seen of him. I should now proceed to his Descendants: But forasmuch as they never had Summons to Parliament, I am not concerned to speak of them. Nevertheless, forasmuch as Edward Hastings, Great-grand-son to this Hugh, had a long Contest with Reginald Lord Grey of Rutbyn, for bearing the Arms of this Family, it will not (I hope) be deemed impertinent to take notice, that so little did john Earl of Pembroke (Father to the last john) regard his next Heir-male, and so much dislike Reginald Grey, Father to the last Reginald, as that he Entailed the greatest part of his Lands upon William de Beauchamp, beforementioned.  
Notwithstanding which Settlement, the Right of Bearing the Arms was in those days of such esteem, that the Contest 
z Ex eodem Cod. Ms. penès Joh. Seldenum.  for them (sc. Or a Manch Gules) betwixt Reginald Lord Grey, Son to the beforementioned Reginald, and Edward Hastings, Brother and Heir to the last-mentioned Hugh, lasted little less than xx years, in the Court-Military, before the Constable and Marshal of England. Wherein, after much Money spent, Edward Hastings, who so challenged them, as Heir-male of the Family, was not only condemned 
a Ibid.  in 970 l. 17 s. 10 d. ob. q. Costs, (Grey swearing that he had spent a thousand Marks more) and the Arms adjudged to Grey; but imprisoned 
b Ibid.  sixteen years, for disobeying that Sentence. The particular Proceedings in which Business, with the hard measure which Edward Hastings had, for brevity I pass by.  
But one thing farther I shall observe; viz. 
c Ex praed. vet. memb. penès d●ctum H. le Strange.  That Edward Hastings questioning William de Beauchamp for those Lordships and Lands (whereof john the last Earl of Pembroke died seized, and which had been so settled upon Beauchamp by that Entail before mentioned) Beuchamp invited 
d Ex praed. vet. memb. penès d●ctum H. le Strange.  his Learned Counsel to his House in Pater-noster-row, in the City of London; amongst whom were 
e Ex praed. vet. memb. penès d●ctum H. le Strange.  Robert Ch●●lton (than a Judge) William Pinc●ebek, William Brench●sley, and john Catesby, (all Learned Lawyers:) and after Dinner, coming out of his Chapel, in an angry mood, threw 
f Ibid.  to each of them a Piece of Gold, and said, 
g Ibid.  Sirs, I desire you forthwith to tell me, whether I have any Right and Title to Hastings Lordships and Lands? Whereupon Pinchbek stood up (the rest being silent, fearing that he suspected them) and said, 
h Ibid.  No man here, nor in England, dare say, that you have any Right in them, except Hastings do quit his Claim therein; and should he do it, being now under Age, it would be of no validity.  
Perhaps there had been some former Entail, to settle them upon the Heir-male of the Family: But whatever it was, Hastings apprehended the Injury thereby done to him, to be so great, that with extreme anguish of mind, at his latter end, he left 
i Ibid.  God's Curse, and his own, upon his Descendants, if they did not attempt the Vindication thereof.  
This Edward assumed the Title of Lord Hastings and Stotevile, as by a Deed, 
k Ex autogr. penès Theo●●. Com. Hunt.  under his Seal of Arms, bearing date 4 Nou. 8 H. 4. appeareth; but by what Right, I discern not: for there is no Testimony that ever he was so created, or had any Summons to Parliament.   

Hastings.  
A Younger Son of this Ancient and Noble Family, was Hugh de Hastings, 
Hugh.  who married 
a Regist. Hosp. S. Leonardi Ebot. in bibl. Cotton. f. 138.  Helen the Daughter and Heir of Alan de Alvestan, Son 
b Regist. Hosp. S. Leonardi Ebot. in bibl. Cotton. f. 138.  of Theophine de Alvestan, of Alvestan (vulg. Allerstan) in Pickering-lithe, in Com. Ebor. This Hugh, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Helen his Wife, confirmed 
c Ibid.  to the Hospital of St. Peter, at York, all those Lands which Theophine de Alvastan, and Alan his Son, had given thereto; and died 
d Claus. 9 Joh. ● 8.  in 9 joh. leaving Issue Thomas his Son 
e Regist. Hosp. S. Leonardi, ut supra.  and Heir.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  ratified 
f Pat. 3 E. 3. p. ● m 3. pet Inspex.  to the Canons of Egleston, in the Bishopric of Durham, the Patronage of the Church of Stratford, bestowed on them by Helen his Mother: As also, to 
g Ex Regist. de Whi●by.  the Monks of Whi●by, all those Grants which had been made unto them by Theophine de Alvestan, and Alan de Alvastan, his Grandfather, Son to the same Theophine: And left Issue Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir; who, being a Knight in 5 E. 2. was by Indenture 
h Ex autogr. penès Theoph Co. Hunt.  retained with Sir Ralph the Son of William Lord Greistoke, to serve him, during his Life, as well in the times of Peace, as War; viz. in the time of War, with two Yeomen, well mounted and arrayed; and in time of Peace, with two Yeomen and four Grooms. In consideration of which Service, he was to have all Accoutrements for his own Body; as also two Robes yearly, and one Saddle, according to the Dignity of a Knight; and in case he should lose any Great Horse in the War, to have Recompense therefore, according to the Estimation of two Men. Moreover, That at what place soever he the said Ralph should reside in the County of York, this Nicholas should repair to him, upon notice, with allowance of his reasonable Charges, and Wages for his Servants, both in War and Peace. Which Indenture bears date at Hilderskelf, upon Saturday next ensuing the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady, in the year before-specified.  
But all that I have farther to observe of this Sir Nicholas, is, That he obtained a Grant 
i 〈…〉  from the same Ralph Lord Greistoke, of the Manor of Thorpe- Basset, paying viij l. per Annum Rent: and, That having married 
k 〈…〉  Emeline the Daughter of Walter de Heron, he left Issue Ralph de Hastings, his Son and Heir. Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  in 3 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 3 E. 3. n. 44.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Allerstan, in Com. Ebor. and W●stow, in Com. Leic. as also at Gissing, in Com. Norff. And in 11 E. 3. was constituted Sheriff 
m Rot. Fin. 11 E. 3. m. 35.  of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York. So likewise in 
n Rot. Fin. 14 E. ●. m. 23.  14 E. 3. And in 18 E. 3. had Licence 
o Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 47.  to make a Castle of his House at Slingesby, in Com. Ebor. and to Impark his Woods of Slingesbyfrith, Colton, and Surkilwode, with his other Lands there. But, being 
p Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 918 a. n. 30.  in the second Bataglia of that Northern Army, which vanquished the Scots near Durham, in 20 E. 3. was there mortally wounded 
q Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 918 a. n. 30. , and died 
r Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 918 a. n. 30.  of his Hurts: Whereupon he had Burial in the Abbey of Sulby, in Com. Northampt. as by his Testament 
s Regist. Archiep. Ebor. vocat. Zouch.  he had directed. By which he disposed 
t Regist. Archiep. Ebor. vocat. zouch.  of that Prisoner he took in War, unto his Nephew Edmund Hastings of Rouceby, and john de Kirkeby, to be shared betwixt them. Leaving Issue by Margaret 
u Commun. de T. Pasc. 40 E. 3. m. 1.  his Wife, Daughter to William de Herle (one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas) Sister 
x Commun. de T. Pasc. 40 E. 3. m. 1.  and Heir to Robert, her Brother, Ralph, his Son and Heir.  
Which Ralph, being 
y Ex autogr, penès praef. Co. Hunt.  afterwards a Knight, was retained 
z Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  by Henry Duke of Lancaster, to serve him, as well in Peace as War, for the Wages of Forty Marks per Annum, to be paid at the Feast of S. Michael th' Archangel, and the Annunciation of our Lady, by equal Portions, out of the Revenues of his Manor of Pickering, in Com. Ebor. by his Bailiffs there. Which Annuity, after the death of that Duke, was confirmed to them by john of Gant Earl of Lancaster, Richmond, Derby, and Lincoln, (who had married one of the Daughters and Heirs of that Duke) at his Castle of Hertford, ult. Mariii, 36 E. 3.  
After which, viz. 14 julii next ensuing, this Sir Ralph Hastings did by Indenture 
a Ibid.  retain john de Kirkby of Wigginthorp (a Gentleman of an ancient Family) to be his Servant for term of Life, and not to be displaced, without good cause; whereof Sir Brian Stapelton Knight, Richard de Ask, and some other Persons of Quality in that Country, (whose Names are therein mentioned) were to be Judges. And, in 45 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
b Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 2.  with Thomas Lord Bishop of Durham, Gilbert de Vmfraville, Earl of Anegoes, and some others, for defending the Marches of Northumberland, toward Scotland. Also, 
c Rot. Scoc. 49 E. 3. m. 2▪  in 49 E. 3. with Thomas Earl of Warwick, and others, to rectify all Abuses contrary to the Truce made betwixt King Edward, and those of that Nation. Moreover, in 1 R. 2. he was constituted Sheriff 
d Rot. Fin. 1 R. 2. p. 1. m. 30.  of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York. So likewise in 
e Rot. Fin. 4 R. 2. m. 23.  4 R. 2.  
He married two Wives; first, Isabella 
f Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  the Daughter and Coheir of Sir Robert de Sadington Knight; and afterwards Maud, Daughter 
g Ex script. praef. Co.  and Coheir to Thomas de Sutton of Sutton in Holderness. And, having by his Testament 
h Regist. Archiep. Ebor. vocatum Wal. deby. , bearing date in Anno 1397. (21 R. 2.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the before-specified Abbey of Sulby, departed this Life, leaving Issue 
i Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  three Sons, viz. Ralph, Richard, and Leonard. Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  being by Judgement in Parliament, 28 julii, 11 H. 4. attainted 
k Rot. Parl. 11 H. 4. n. 42  of Treason, and beheaded (having taken part with Owen Glendour, as 'tis like) Richard 
Richard.  his Brother obtained a Restoration 
l Rot. Parl. 11 H. 4. n. 42  to his Lands; and in 4 H. 6. being a Knight, was made Sheriff 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 10  of Yorkshire. So likewise, in 
n Rot. Fin. 12 H. 6. m. 22.  12 H. 6. He was also Sheriff of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester; in 2 H. 5. 1, 5, & 11 H. 6. and died 
o Ex autogr penès praef. Co. Hunt.  on Monday next after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, in 15 H. 6. without Issue; leaving Leonard Hastings of Kirby, in Com. Leic. his 
p Ex autogr penès praef. Co. Hunt.  Brother and Heir.  
This Leonard, 
Leorard.  being a Servant in great esteem with Richard Duke of York, in 20 H. 6. obtained from him a Grant 
q Ibid.  of the Office of Chief-Ranger of his Forest of Vere, in Com. Salop. bearing date at Rouen (in Normandy) 30 Oct. In which Grant he is called his Beloved Esquire. And of the same date, in consideration of the Surrender of two Annuities, another Grant 
r Ibid.  of the Manor of Cotingham, in Com. Ebor. for life; paying xv s. yearly Rent. In which Grant that Duke terms him his Beloved Counsellor. By his last Will 
s Ibid. , bearing date 8 Oct. Anno MCCCCLV. (34 H. 6.) this Leonard, being then a Knight, declared, That whereas he had Enfeoffed the Right High and Mighty Prince, his gracious and special Lord (for so he calls him) Richard Duke of York, Henry Grey, and others, of and in the Manors of Wystewe, Flekney, and Newton- Harcourt, with the Appurtenances, in the Shire of Leicester, and all other his Lands, lying in the Counties of Leic. Warw. Northampt, and York; he did, in most humble wise, beseech his said Lord, and pray and require the said Henry Grey (and the rest) to make an Estate after his Decease of all those Lands situate in Burton- Hastings, in Com. Warw. to Alice Hastings his Wife, for term of her Life; the Remainder to his Right Heirs. Also to his Son Richard, of his Lands in Brantingthorp, and Appulby, with the Advowson of the Church of Brantyngthorp, for term of his Life; the Remainder to his Right Heirs. Likewise to his Son Ralph, of the Lands in Wald-Neuton, in Com. Ebor. for Life; with Remainder to his Right Heirs. And to his Son Thomas, of his Lands in Little- Ashby in Com. Leic., and Drakenage, in Com. Warr. for term of Life, etc. But all that I have else seen of him, is, That he left Issue by the said Alice his Wife, Daughter 
t Ibid.  of the Lord Camoys, William his Son and Heir, and Anne a Daughter, married 
u Ibid.  to Thomas Ferrer of Tamworth- Castle, in Com. Warr. Esq  
Which William 
William.  became a Person of extraordinary Note, in his days, as by his eminent Employments, and singular Trusts, will appear; of which I shall make some brief mention, in order of time.  
In 34 H. 6. being Sheriff 
x Ex autogr. Ibid.  of the Counties of Warw. and Leic. he was made Ranger 
y Ex autogr. Ibid.  of the Chase of Were, in Com. Salop. by Richard Duke of York (as his Father had been.)  
And the next year following, obtained from that great Duke, in consideration 
z Ibid.  of his good and faithful Service, done, and to be done, the Grant 
a Ibid.  of an Annuity of Ten pounds per Annum, to the end he should serve him, before all others, and attend him at all times required (his Allegiance to the King excepted.) In which Grant, bearing date at the Castle of Fodringhey, 23 Apr. that Duke calls him his Beloved Servant William Hastings Esq  
But, after this, er● long, upon the death of Robert Pierpont, Brother of Henry Pierpont Esq which Robert had been slain by Thomas Hastings (Brother of this William) and Henry Ferrer: whereupon the said Thomas, & Henry Ferrer, were questioned by the said Henry Pierpont, and other of the Kindred of the same Robert; this William became one of the Parties for a Reference of that Controversy to the Arbitrement of Richard Duke of York. Which Duke, by his Award 
* Ex autogr. pen●s praef. Co. Hunt. ▪ bearing date 17 Oct. 37 H. 6. did thereupon Order and Decree, That thenceforth all the Parties should keep the Peace to each other; and, That this William de Hastings, or his Executors, should pay to the said Henry Pierpont, his Heirs or Executors, in the Church of St. Thomas of Acres in London, within one Month next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, next ensuing, Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence, as also other Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence, in the same Church, within one Month after the Nativity of St. john Baptist; and, That therewith the said Henry Pierpont should find a Priest to sing Divine Service, for the Soul of the said Robert Pierpont, by the space of two years next following the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, next coming; and likewise pay to the said Henry Pierpont, his Heirs or Executors, in the said Church, Ten pounds, on the Feast of St. Michael th' Archangel, Anno 1460. or within a Month after; and other Ten pounds on the Feast of St. Michael then next following: Also Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence more, in the Feast of St. Michael th' Archangel, Anno 1462. or within a Month following, in recompense of all manner of Offences and Trespasses done by them the said William, Thomas, and Henry Ferrer, to the said Henry Pierpont, his Uncle, and Brethren.  
As this William had been a trusty Servant to that Duke, he approved himself no less to Edward his Son and Heir (afterwards King, by the Name of Edward the Fourth) in whose Esteem he stood so high, that in the first year of his Reign, sundry Persons of Honour taking notice thereof, bestowed their Favours on him. Amongst which, john Mowbray Duke of Norfolk gave 
b Ex ips●s autogr. ibid.  him the Stewardship of his Manors of Melton- Mowbray, Segrave, and other, in Com. Leic. with the Fee of x l. per Annum during his Life: Anne Duchess of Buckingham, the Stewardship 
c Ex ips●s autogr. ibid.  of the Manor of Okeham, in Com. Rutl. and Constablewick of the Castle there, for Life: john Lord Lovel, the Stewardship 
d Ex ips●s autogr. ibid.  of the Manors of Bagworth, and Thornton, in Com. Leic. with the yearly Fee of x l. for Life: Sir Henry Stafford Knight, Son and Heir to Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, an Annuity 
e Ex ips●s autogr. ibid.  of xx l. per Annum, out of his Manor of Billing, in Com. Northampt. for Life: Richard Widvill Lord Rivers, and jaquet of Luxemburgh, Duchess of Bedford, an Annuity 
f Ibid.  of xxvi l. xiii s. iv d. to be paid out of the Issues and Customs due to the said Lady jaquet out of the Duchy of Cornwall; to continue so long as this William should be Receiver of the Revenues of that Duchy for the King.  
And of the King's peculiar Munificence, the same year, he had first a Grant 
g Ibid.  of the Office of Master of his Mint, in the Tower of London, and Town of Calais, for twelve years. Next, of the Stewardship 
h Ibid.  of the Honour of Leicester; as also 
i Ibid.  of the Manor and Castle of Donington, in Com. Leic. of 
k Ibid.  the Manors of Higham- Ferrer, and Daventre, in Com. Northampt. and of all other Manors within the Counties of Warw. Leic. Nott. Northampt. and Hunt. parcel of the Duchy of Lancaster: Likewise, of the Constableship of the Castles at Leicester, Higham- Ferrer, and Donington; and of the chief Rangership of Leicester Forest, with the Parks called Leycester-Fryth, Barrow-Park, Tooley-Park, and those adjoining, for Life.  
Furthermore, being then made Lord Chamberlain 
l Pat. 1. E ●. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Household to that King, as also Chamberlain 
m Pat. 1. E ●. p. 1. m. 2.  of North-Wales, in consideration 
n Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 25.  of his signal Adventures in divers Battles against King Henry the Sixth, and his Party; as also against 
o Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 25.  jasper Earl of Pembroke, james Earl of Wiltshire, and others, who had been stout Asserters of the Lancastrian Interest; he was the same year advanced 
p Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 25.  to the Degree and Dignity of a Baron of this Realm; and obtained a Grant 
q Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 25.  of the Castle and Lordship of Folkyngham, in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Manors of Lavyngton, Sapirton, Awethorp, As●akby, Birhorp, Repingbale; the moiety of the Manor of Bykere, and Manor of Welbourne, in the same County: Of the Manors of Loughborough, and Shepeshed, in Com. Leic. Of the Forestership of Rutland, and Manor of Leyseld, in that County: Of the House called Beaumond's-Inne, situate in the Parish of St. Benedict, in the Ward of Baynard's-Castle, within the City of London, late part of the Possessions of Sir William Beaumond Knight, Viscount Beaumond; as also of all that Purparty late belonging to the same William Viscount Beaumond; of the Honour called Winchester-Fee, with the Appurtenances, in the said County of Leicester: And of all the Lands and Lordships which were the said William Viscount Beaumont's, in Folkingham, and elsewhere in the County of Linc. and in Edmynton, in Com. Midd. which, by his Attainder in the Parliament held at Westminster, the fourth day of Novem●er, in the first year of that King's Reign, came to the Crown.  
At the same time he likewise obtained a Grant 
r Ibid.  of the Manors of Ashby lafoy Zouch, with its Appurtenances, in the before-specified County of Leic. lately belonging to james Earl of Wiltshire, then also Attainted. As also, 
s Ibid.  of the Manors and Lordships of Beaumaner, Whytewyk, Stochaston, Neuton, Hokelescote, Donington, Markefeild, and Erneshy, with their Appurtenances, in that County; and Manor of Hekynton, in Com. Linc. which Katherine Duchess of Norfolk held for term of her life, with Remainder to the said William Viscount Beaumond.  
Furthermore, in regard of the near Alliance 
t Ibid.  in Blood of Katherine his Wife, Daughter to Richard Nevil late Earl of Salisbury (Widow of William Lord Bonvile) he obtained a further Grant 
u Ibid.  to himself, and her, of the Manor of Bolton- Perci, in Com. Ebor. as also 
x Ibid.  of the Manors and Lordships of Plompton, Bercombe, and Birlyn●, in Com. Suss. part of the Possessions of the same William Viscount Beaumond: Likewise 
y Ibid.  of the Honour, Castle, and Lordship of Belvoir, with the Park, and all its Members, viz. Wollesthorp, in Com. Linc. Barkeston, Plumgarthe, Redmyld,, and Hardeby, in Com. Leic. with the Advowson of the Priory of Belvoir; and Advowson of the Churches of Hardeby, Wollesthorpe, and Redmyld: And of the Rent called Castleguard, wheresoever, throughout England, appertaining to that Castle. Also of the Manor of Botesford, with the Hamlets of Normanton, and Esthorpe; & Advowson of the Church of Botes●ord, in Com. Leic. And, 
z Ibid.  of the Manor of Stoke- D'aubeny, with the Hamlets of Wilbaston, Sutton, and Asheley, in Com. Northampt. All which were part of the Possessions of Thomas Lord Roos, and, by reason of his Attainder, came to the Crown; to hold to him the said William and Katherine, and the Heirs Males of their two Bodies, lawfully begotten; and for want of such Issue, to his Right Heirs. The like Grant 
a Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 5. m. 12.  he also obtained of the Castle and Rape of Hastings, in Com. Suss.  
The next year following, viz. 2 E. 4. being Installed 
b H●st. of the Garter, pet E. As●●n●le.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, he had a Grant 
c Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from Anne Duchess of Suffolk, of xx l. per Annum▪ out of the Manor of Langbar, in Com. Essex. And, the same year, the Lancastrians endeavouring to make Head again, having possessed themselves of the Castles of Bamborough, Dunstanburgh, and Alnwich, in Com. Northumbr. he assisted 
d Stow's Ann.  at the Siege of ●unstanburgh: And, in 3 E. 4. was joined in Commission 
e Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 4. m. 13.  with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, john Earl of Northumb. and others, to Treat with certain Commissioners, and others, from james, the Third, King of Scotland, for a Truce betwixt both Realms.  
In 4 E. 4. he obtained a Grant 
f Pat. 4 E. 4. p. 2. m. ●1.  for Life, of the Honours of Peverel, Boloin, and H●genet, with their Appurtenances, lying in the Counties of Buck-Northampt. and Leic. as also 
g Ibid.  of the Honour of Huntendon, with its Members, in the Counties of Hunt. Cambr. Bedf. Buck. and Northampt. (part of the Possessions of john Hastings late Earl of Pembroke.) And the same year had the Gift 
h Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of x l. per Annum from the Lord Berkley, to be paid out of his Manor of Ham- juxta Berkley.  
In 5 E. 4. he was again joined in another Commission 
i Pat. 5 E. 4. p. 1. m. 10.  with Richard Earl of Warwick, so treat and conclude with james Luxemburgh Lord of Richburgh, upon a firm League of Amity, betwixt King Edward, and Charles' of Burgundy, Earl of Charoloys: And the same year (being still Master 
k Stow's An●.  of the Mint) undertook 
l Stow's An●.  the Coining of Gold; viz. a Piece of viij s. 4 d. Sterling, called a Noble; of which there should be fifty such Pieces in the Pound-weight of the Tower: Another Piece of iv s. two d. Sterling; and a third, of the fourth part of the first, for two s. i d. Sterling.  
In 6 E. 4. he was again joined 
m Rot. Franc. 6 E. 4. m. 7.  with Richard Earl of Warwick, to Treat of Peace with the Ambassador of Lewes the Eleventh, than King of France; as also 
n Ibid. m. 6,  to Confer with Charles of Burgundy, Earl of Charoloys, or his Ambassadors, for a Marriage betwixt him the said Charles, and Margaret Sister to the King of England. And soon after that, was Commissioned 
o Ibid. m. 5.  with Richard Earl Rivers, and others, to Treat with the Commissioners of Philip Duke of Burgundy, upon a League of Amity betwixt that Duke and King Edward. In the same year he was again constituted 
p Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  Steward of the Honour of Leycester, and Constable of the Castle there; as also Warden 
q Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  of all the Parks, Chases, and Manors, belonging to that Honour. And in consideration 
r Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of his good Services, and of the good Services of Ralph Hastings Esq had a Grant 
s Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from Queen Elizabeth (Wife of King Edward the Fourth) for the Custody of the Forest of Rokyngham, in Com. Northampt.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, after 
t Polyd. Virg. p. 517. n. 30.  King Edward's Surprisal by the Earl of Warwick, and Escape 
u Polyd. Virg. p. 517. n. 30.  from Middleham-Castle, in Lancashire, he met 
x Polyd. Virg. p. 517. n. 30.  him there, and assisted 
y Polyd. Virg. p. 517. n. 30.  him in raising new Forces, whereby he got safe to London.  
Soon after which, viz. within the compass of that year, he was sent 
z Rot. Franc. 7 E. 4. m. 5.  Ambassador, with Anthony Widvile, Lord Scales, and others, to Treat again with Charles Duke of Burgundy, for a Marriage betwixt that Duke, and Margaret Sister to King Edward the Fourth. And in 8 E. 4. by Richard Earl of Warwick (who calls him his dear Brother) had a Grant of the 
a Ex autogr. penès 〈◊〉. Co. Hunt.  Stewardship of all his Lordships and Revenues lying within the Counties of Leic. Rutl. and Northampt. during Life, with the Fees accustomed;  
So likewise from 
b Ibid.  the Abbot and Covent of St. Werburge, in the City of Chester, to be general Steward of all the Revenues belonging to that Monastery, lying in the County of Pembroke, for Life; with a Pension 
c Ibid.  of six Marks, yearly payable to him out of the Manor of Weston upon Trent, in Com. Leic.  
In 9 E. 4. he was again constituted 
d Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  Chamberlain of all North-Wales, and Counties of Carnarvan, Anglesey, and Mereoneth; as also Constable 
e Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  of the Castle of Beaumares, and Captain of that Town, during Life, with the Fees accustomed. And, the same year, had a Grant 
f Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from john Bishop of Exeter, of the Stewardship of all his Manors belonging to that Bishopric, with the Fee of xx l. per Annum, issuing out of the Manor of Peyi●gton.  
Moreover, in 10 E. 4. when, through the danger 
g Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 7●0 Stow's Ann.  wherein King Edward then stood, by reason that the Earl of Warwick, and others, had put themselves in Arms against him, so that he was necessitated 
h Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 7●0 Stows's Ann.  to quit the Realm, and flee to the Duke of Burgundy; (being still 
i Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 7●0 Stow's Ann.  Lord Chamberlain) he Embarquing 
k Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 7●0 Stow's Ann.  with him at Lynne, in a small Vessel, Landed 
l Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 7●0 Stow's Ann.  in Holland, 9 Oct. and, upon his successful Return, arrived 
m Lel. Coll. ut supra, p. 721.  with him again in England, at Ravenspur. And when 
n Comines, lib. 3. cap.  News was brought to King Edward (being at Dinner) that the Marquis Montague (Brother to the Earl of Warwick) who had promised and sworn to serve him, against his Brother, was mounted on Horseback, with certain other, and caused all their Men to cry, God save King Henry, he stood firm to King Edward, and Commanded 
o Comines, lib. 3. cap.  three thousand Horse in that successful Battle near Barnet; wherein that stout Earl of Warwick being slain, and his whole Army defeated, King Edward re-obtained 
p Comines, lib. 3. cap.  the Crown of this Realm.  
And, shortly after that, (viz. the next ensuing year) being one 
q Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso, m. 1.  of the Lords who in the Parliament-Chamber swore Fealty to Prince Edward (the King's eldest Son) was thereupon constituted Lieutenant 
r Rot. Franc. 11 E. 4. m. 18.  of Calais, and of the Castle there; as also of the Tower of Risebanke, and the Marches; having 
s Ex autogr. penès Cle●●c. pe●l.  fifteen hundred Men under his Command, for that Service. The same year, also, he obtained the King's Licence 
t Cart. 11 usque 14 E. 4. n. 1.  to make Castles of his Houses at Ashby de la Zouche, Bagworth, Thornten, and Kirkby, in Com Leic. as also at Slingesby, in Com. Ebor. He had likewise, by the same Charter, a Grant for Free-warren throughout all his Lands and Woods in Com. Leic. Linc. Warr. Northampt. and Staff. Likewise, 
u Ibid. n. 4.  for two Fairs yearly, at As●by de la Zouche; the one, on Whitsun Eve, and four days after; the other, on Simon and Iude's Eve, and four days after.  
It is said 
x Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 114. , That having got Belvoir-Castle (as before is observed) and coming on a time thither, he was suddenly driven thence by one Mr. Harington (a Man of Power in those Parts) a Friend to the Lord Roos: And 
y Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 114. , that afterwards he came again, with a strong Party, and spoiled that Castle, carrying away the Lead to Ashby de la Zouch, where he builded; so that Belvoir, by that means, fell to ruin, through the rotting of the Timber.  
In 12 E. 4. he was made 
z Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  Constable of the Castle at Nottingham, and Keeper of the Gate there; as also Warden 
a Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Forest of Shirewoo●, with the Parks of Bestwood, and Clipston, and Woods of Billow, Berkland, Rumwood, Ousland, and Fullwood. Likewise 
b Ibid.  of the Mills at No●●ngham, called the Castle-Mills, and Water of Trent, for Life: As also Chamberlain 
c Ibid.  of the Receipt of the King's Exchequer, (which Office Humphrey Bourchier formerly enjoyed) to hold for Life. And the same year was constituted 
d Ibid.  Chief Steward of the Honour of the High Peak; as also of Tutbury, by George Duke of Clarence; and Chief Ranger of all the Parks and Chases belonging thereto, with the Fee of xx l. per Annum for Life. About this time, likewise, (together with Sir Ralph Hastings Knight) he obtained Licence 
e Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 2. m. 8.  to erect a Guild or Fraternity of the Holy Rood, in the Wall, within the Parish-Church of St. Gregory at Northampton.  
The next ensuing year, upon 
f Polyd: Virg. p. 530. n. 20.  King Edward's Victory at Tewksbury, where Prince Edward (Son to King Henry the Sixth) was taken, and brought to the King; it is said 
g Polyd: Virg. p. 530. n. 20. , That King Edward demanding of that Prince, Why he durst thus Invade the Realm, and disturb the Peace thereof? And he answering, To recover his ancient Right: The King thereupon thrusting him back, this William, with George Duke of Clarence, and Richard Duke of Gloucester, most barbarously murdered him in the Place.  
The same year he was (with others) a Commissioner 
h Rot. Franc. 13 E. 4. m. 24.  to Treat with Charles Duke of Burgundy, or his Agents, at Bruges in Flanders, touching some Differences between the King's Subjects, and those of that Duke. In this year, he had a Grant 
i Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from Constance Countess of Wiltshire, of xx l. Annuity, during his Life, payable out of the Manor of Navesby, in Com. Northampt.  
And in 14 E. 4. was retained by Indenture 
k Ex autogr. penès Cleric. pell. , to serve the King in Normandy, and other Parts of France, for one whole year, with xl Men at Arms, CCC Archers, and Lxxx more from Calais. And obtained a Grant 
l Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Stewardship of the High Peak, and Rangership of that Forest; being then likewise constituted 
m Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  Constable of that Castle for Life: Likewise Steward 
n Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Honour of Tutbury, in Com. Derb. & Staff. Also 
o Ibid.  of the Town and Lordship of Newcastle under Lime, Werksworth, Ashburne, and all the Castles in those Counties. Moreover, he was then made Constable 
p Ibid.  of Tutbury-Castle, Chief Forester of Needwood and Duffeild, and 
q Ibid.  Surveyour of that Honour; having for that Service the Fee of xl l. per Annum for his Life. And the same year was constituted Steward 
r Ibid.  of Derby, by that Corporation.  
In 15 E. 4. upon 
s Comines, l●b. 4. cap. 8.  Peace concluded betwixt the English and French, and that the two Kings should meet; there being a Pension of Sixteen thousand Crowns promised 
t Comines, l●b. 4. cap. 8.  by the King of France, to the Principal Servants of King Edward, this William Lord Hastings had 
u Comines, lib. 4. cap. 8.  Two thousand Crowns thereof, Soon after which, he attended 
x Ibid. Cap. 10.  the King Edward at Picquigni, where that famous Interview was made betwixt him and Lewes the Eleventh, King of France.  
In 16 E. 4. he was constituted 
y Ex autogr. penès. praef. Co. Hunt.  Steward of the Manor of Kederminster, in Com. Wigorn. by George Nevil Lord Bergavenny; and of all other the Lands lying in that County, belonging to the said George; as also 
z Ex autogr. penès. praef. Co. Hunt.  Master of his Game, for Life, with an Annuity of xxx Marks per Annum.  
And, in 17 E. 4. was made Steward 
a Ibid. , by the Abbot and Covent of Welbeck, in Com. Nott. of all the Lordships and Lands belonging to that Monastery, during life; with the Fee of Five Marks per Annum.  
In 18 E. 4. he was again made Lieutenant 
b Rot. Fra●c. 18 E. 4. m. 3.  of Calais, and of the Castle there; as also 
c Rot. Franc. 18 E. 4. m. 3.  Captain-General of the Marches adjoining, and Castle of Ghisnes, for the space of ten years. In this year he had the Grant 
d Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of ten Pounds per Annum, made unto him by Thomas Chaworth Esq payable out of the Manors of Medburne and Weland, in Com. Leic. And in 20 E. 4. a Grant 
e Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from Sir Walter Griffith Knight, of the Stewardship of all his Manors in the Counties of Staff. and Derb. In 21 E. 4. he had the like Grant 
f Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from john Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of the Stewardship of all his Manors within the County of Staff. with the Fee of xx Marks per Annum. And in 22 E. 4. the like 
g Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  from the Abbot and Covent of Merevale, in Com. Warr. of all their Lordships and Lands, with the Fee of xx Marks per Annum.  
Comines (who knew him well) reporteth 
h Lib. 6. cap. 2. , That he was a Person of singular Wisdom and Virtue; in great Authority with his Master, and not without cause, having ever served him faithfully. And, making mention of the Bounty of the then King of France, to King Edward the Fourth's Officers, saith 
i Ibid. , That he gave to this Lord Hastings, at one time, a Present of Plate, to the value of Ten thousand Marks. Moreover, he saith 
k Ibid. , That this Lord Hastings was long laboured, ere he could be won to be the King of France his Pensioner; and that he himself was the only Man that wrought him thereto. Instancing, That he first wo● him to the Friendship of the Duke of Burgundy (whom he served) and that he advertised the King of France thereof, saying, That he would in like manner make him his Friend and Pensioner. Adding, 
l Ibid.  That he thereupon began his Friendship by Letters: Whereupon that King gave him a Pension of Two thousand Crowns per Annum, which was double to what he had from the Duke of Burgundy: And that, upon the Payment thereof, he not only refused to give any Acquittance, but to give him three Lines in Writing, to testify the Receipt of the Money; saying, Put it here (it being in Gold) into my Sleeve; for other Testimonial you get none of me: for no Man shall say, That King Edward's Lord Chamberlain hath been Pensioner to the French King; nor that my Acquittances be found in his Chamber of Accounts. He further saith 
m Ibid. , That the King of France more esteemed him, than all the King of England's other Servants; and that his Pension was ever paid without Acquittance.  
And now, besides all this, to make a farther manifestation of his Greatness in that King's time, I shall here exhibit a Catalogue of the Names of such Persons of Note, as were retained to serve him, both in Peace and War, during their respective Lives; as I find them extracted from the very Indentures themselves, in an ancient Roll, in the Custody of this present Earl of Huntingdon, his Lineal Descendent.  
¶ The Names of such Persons as by Indenture, 
Ex Rot. Pergamenacio penè● praenob. Theoph. Comitem Huntend.  of their own Free Wills, and mere Motions, Covenanted, Belafte, and faithfully Promised, to Aid and Assist the Right Honourable William Lord Hastings, and his Part to take against all Persons, within this Realm of England, during their Lives, as well in Peace as Wars; their Allegiance to the King's Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, only reserved and excepted; with so many able Persons as every of them might well make, to be Furnished and Arrayed at the Costs and Charges of the said Lord: For the which the said Lord promised them to be their good and true Lord, in all things reasonable; and them to Aid and Succour in all their Rightful Causes, so far forth as Law, Equity, and Conscience required: Anno Edward● Quarti decimo quarto.  

john Blount Lord Mountjoye.  
Henry Lord Grey of Codnor.  
William Trussell Knight.  
Bryan Stapleton Knight.  
Walter Gryffith Knight.  
Robert Tailboys Knight.  
john Gryselye Knight.  
Simon Mountfort Knight.  
Thomas Stathom Knight.  
Nicholas Longford Knight.  
Robert Harecourt Knight.   

Thomas Chaworth Esq  
john Harecourt Esq  
john Aston Esq  
john Bonington Esq  
Rauffe Longforth Esq  
William Langhton Esq  
john Thyrley Esq  
Thomas Cokyn, Son and Heir of john Cokyn Esq  
john Danvers Esq  
Thomas Green Esq  
Richard Boughton Esq  
Philip Leche Esq  
john Sacheverell, Son of Ralph Sacheverell Esq  
Hugh Perchall Esq  
Maurice Barkley Esq  
john Curson, Son and Heir of Thomas Curson Esq  
john Stanley Esq  
Nicholas Knevington Esq  
William Nevil of Rolston, Esq  
William Palmer Esq  
William Moton Esq  
Thomas Entwisell Esq  
Nicholas Kniveton Esq  
Thomas Staunton Esq  
Ralph Vernon Esq  
Henry Longeford Esq  
Thomas Meverell the Elder, Esq  
Thomas Meverell junior, Esq  
Nicholas Meverell Esq  
Rauf Shirley Esq  
Richard Savile Esq  
Thomas Curson of Croxall, Esq  
james Blount Esq  
William Gryffith of North-Wales, Esq  
Ralph Delves Esq  
john Babington Esq  
john Staunton Esq  
john Cokeyn of Ashburne, Esq  
Thomas Danvers Esq  
john Gryffin Esq  
Humphrey Bradburne Esq  
Henry Columbell Esq  
Gerves Clifton Esq  
William Basset Esabque;  
Nich. Montgomerie Esq  
Robert Leigh of Adlington, Esq  
Ralph Poole of Radborne, Esq  
Robert Slyngesby Esq  
Robert Eyre of Peelye, Esq  
Thomas Greslye Esq  
john Wistoe, Esq  
Henry Vernon Esq Son and Heir of William Vernon Knight.  
Ralph Sacheverell Esq  
Roger Draycote Esq  
john Turvile Esq  
john Miners Esq  
Henry Will●ghby Esq   

¶ Nich. Agard Gent.  
Henry Columbell of Darley, Gent.  
Ralph Agard, Son and Heir of john Agard, Gent.  
Roger Brabason Gent.  
Robert Bradshaw Gent.  
Richard Eyre Gent.  
john Agard Gent.  
john Thyrkild Gent.  
Henry Eyre Gent.  
William Staunton Gent.  
William Dethick Gent.  
Laurence Lo Gent.  
Humphrey Stanley Gent.  
john Knyveton of Underwood, in Com. Derb. Gent.  
jasper Rostyn Gent.  
Reinold Leigh, Son of Robert Leigh of Adlington.  
Ralph Fitz-Herbert Gent.  
William Woodford Gent.  
Nicholas Ruggeley Gent.  
Thomas Ruggeley Gent.   In toto, Two Lords, Nine Knights, Fifty eight Esquires, and Twenty Gentlemen. 
But King Edward's Death (which happened within few years after) altered the Scene: For, having then a new Game to play, wherein the Duke of Gloucester had the chief Hand; though he was the first who gave that Duke advertisement 
r Polyd. Virg. p. 539. n. 40.  of King Edward's Death (Gloucester being then in Yorkshire) yet not complying with him in the destruction of his Nephews, (as the Duke of Buckingham and some others did) he was soon destroyed himself by that Monster, whose sole aim was his own Advancement to the Throne.  
Certain it is, that the Queen (I mean the Wise of King Edward) bore a private grudge 
s Stow's Ann. in Edw. 5.  towards this Lord Hastings, in regard she saw he was so powerful with the King; but chiefly, for that she suspected him to be a Favourer and Furtherer of his wanton doings with light Women. Nor did her Kindred at all brook him, by reason he got the Office of Captain of Calais, which had been formerly promised to the Lord Rivers, (the Queen's Brother:) And therefore, upon the death of King Edward, he joined with the Duke of Buckingham, in the removal of all those of that Kindred from the young King, Edward the Fifth, and in his Journey towards London, at Northampton, was of Counsel with the Duke of Gloucester, in his taking away the Lord Rivers (the Queen's Brother) and Sir Richard Grey (the Queen's Son) and sending them to Pontfract Castle, where shortly after they were basely murdered.  
And so little did he doubt of the Duke of Gloucester's Favour towards himself, as that, upon the meeting of the Lords, when the King got to London, he assured them of the Duke of Gloucester's Fidelity, affirming, That Rivers and Grey were under Arrest for Matters attempted against the Dukes of Gloucester and Buckingham.  
And, when the Lord Stanley began to distrust the Duke of Gloucester, he used all the Arguments he could, to satisfy him, that all would be well, presuming wholly upon Catesby (a Lawyer of his Council, and chief Confident of Gloucester's) that, were there any danger, he would discover it. For the Duke of Gloucester made all show of kindness to him; yet did privately set on Catesby to sound him, and to win him to his Party: but having so done, and discerning that he could not be wrought on, it was resolved by Gloucester, that he must be dispatched out of the way.  
Upon Friday, therefore, the thirteenth of june about nine of the Clock in the Morning, many of the Lords being met at the Tower, to consult about the young King's Coronation, the Protector came to them (for so was the Duke of Gloucester then called,) but after some little stay, desired them to spare him a while: And, upon his return (about an hour after) with an angry Countenance, and biting his Lips, after a little pause, demanded, What did those deserve who had conspired his destruction, considering his near Alliance to the King, and that ●e was Protector of the Realm?  
Whereat the Lords being much astonished, and musing what this should mean, this Lord Hastings (by reason of the great intimacy formerly had between them) stood up, and said, That they were worthy to be punished as heinous Traitors, whoever they were. Whereat the Protector replying, That he meant his Brother's Wife, viz. the Queen, that Sorceress (for so he called her) and others with her: Wherewith Hastings seemed well enough content; yet was not satisfied, that he knew nothing of this Matter before, as he did in that touching Rivers and Grey, being privy to the intended Murder of them that very day at Pontfract Castle.  
Then (quoth the Protector) you shall all see how this Sorceress, and that Witch (of her Counsel) Shore's Wife, with their Affinity, have by their Sorcery and Witchcraft wasted my Body: And thereupon pulling up his Sleeve, showed his withered Arm (which in truth had been so from his Infancy.) Whereunto Hastings replied, Certainly, my Lord, if they have so done, they deserve heinous Punishment.  
What (quoth the Protector) thou servest me, I ween, with If's and And's; I tell thee they have so done, and that I will make good on thy Body, thou Traitor; giving a great knock on the Table with his Fist. At which, one without crying Treason, there rushed in divers Men in Harness. Whereupon the Protector said to this Hastings, I arrest thee Traitor, and added, Make speed, and shrive him quickly; for, by St. Paul, I will not go to Dinner, till I see thy Head off. And so, taking a Priest at adventure, caused him immediately to be brought out, upon the Green before the Chapel, within the Tower, and his Head cut off upon a Log of Timber lying there. Which being done, his Corpse was carried to Windsor, and buried in St. George's Chapel, near to King Edward the Fourth's Grave.  
Being thus barbarously destroyed, there are two things which I find were then observed 
t Stow's Ann. ut supra.  The one is, That shortly after Midnight preceding that fatal Day, the Lord Stanley sent a trusty Messenger to this Lord Hasting's House, to advertise him of a Dream he had that very Night, viz. That a Boar with his Tusks so razed both their Heads, that the Blood ran about their Shoulders; which made so great an Impression upon himself, considering the Protector gave the Boar for his Cognizance, that he caused his Horse to be made ready, resolving to have rid away that Night, if Hastings would have gone with him. But this the Lord Hastings slighted, as a vain Conceit; though the next day it was woefully fulfilled upon himself, and likewise on Stanley, though not so severely. For when the Soldiers rushed in, and took away Hastings, they smote the Lord Stanley on the Head, so that the Blood ran about his Ears; and had he not stooped under the Table, might have beaten out his Brains.  
The other Observation 
u Ibid.  is, That this Lord Hastings, coming that day towards the Tower, and meeting with one Hastings a Pursuivant, on the Tower-wharf, he put him in mind, that when he met him last in that place, he was in some danger of the King's displeasure (viz. King Edward the Fourth) having had some ill Office done him by the Lord Rivers (the Queen's Brother) saying, When I met thee here before, it was with an heavy heart. Yea, (quoth the Pursuivant) but, thanked be God, they got no good, nor you no harm. Thou wouldst say so (quoth the Lord Hastings) if thou knewest what I know; which few else know yet, and more shall shortly: Meaning, That those Lords of the Queen's Kindred, viz. Rivers her Brother, and Grey her Son, should that very day be Beheaded at Pontfract: Little dreamingof God Almighty's Justice, at that time so signally to fall upon himself. For as they, without any Trial, lost their Lives upon that Day (and, as some think, the same Hour) by his Privity and Counsel; his own was taken away by the Tyranny of the same Person, with whom he had so unworthily complied in that foul Contrivance.  
By the Testament 
x 〈◊〉. 76 b.  of this murdered Lord, bearing date 21 junii, 21 E. 4. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the College or Chapel of St. George at Windsor, in the place where the King did assign, near to that where he himself did ordain his Burial; appointing C Marks to be bestowed on his Tomb there: and gave to the Dean and Canons of that College, a Jewel of Gold or Silver, of xx l. value, there to remain perpetually, to the Honour of God, as a Memorial for him. Moreover, he ordained, That his Feoffees should amortize Lands, to the yearly value of xx l. to the Dean and Canons aforesaid, to the end that they should perpetually find a Priest, to say daily Mass and Divine Service at the Auler next to the place where his Body should be buried, in the said Chapel, or College; and there to pray daily for the King's prosperous Estate, during his Life; and after his Death, for his Soul; as also for the Souls of him the said Lord Hastings, and his Wife, and all Christen-Souls: and that the same Priest, for the time being, should have viij l. yearly of the said xx l. (which was accordingly performed 
* 〈…〉 .) Likewise, That his Executors should give unto the Abbot and Covent of Sulby, in Com. Northampt. xl l. of Lawful Money, to the Relief and Increase of the said House and Abbey; as also Lands and Tenements, to the value of Five Marks, with the two Churches of Wystow and Lubenham, to be lawfully appropriated for ever to the same Abbot and Covent, and their Successors; for the which the same Abbot and Covent were to appoint Placebo and Dirige to be solemnly done with Note, and the Morrow Mass of Requiem, with Note, in the Choir of the same Abbey, for the Souls of him and his Wife; his Ancestors there lying especially, with all other his Ancestors, and all Christen-Souls: and at his Obits, to give in Alms amongst Poor People, xx s. in Money. Also, That a Priest, being one of that Covent, should daily say a Mass of Requiem, at an Altar to be ordained in the said Abbey, for his Soul, and the Souls before rehearsed.  
Moreover, That his Executors, at the time of his Burial, or before, so soon as notice might come to them of his D●ath, in all haste should procure a thousand Priests to say a thousand Placebo's and Dirges, as also a thousand Masses for his Soul; ●v●ry Priest to have for so doing vi d. And that all that Service be done on one day, if reasonably possible. Likewise, That C l. should be disposed to Poor Folk after his Decease, and to the Freres of Nottingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Derby.  
Furthermore, Whereas George Earl of Shrewsbury, whose Wardship and Marriage he had obtained by the King's Letter's Patents, had married Anne his Daughter; he willed, That if the said Earl should die before any Carnal knowledge betwixt him and her had, that then Thomas, Brother to the same Earl, should take her to Wife, in case the Law of the Church would allow it. And likewise ordained, That his Feoffees should make an Estate, immediately after his Decease, un●o K●therine his Wife, of the Manors of Stok● D'aubeney Wilberston,, and Sutton, in Com. Northampt. Edmonton in Tottenham, in Com. Midd. Ki●k●y Lubbesthorpe, Braunston, Bagw●rth, Thornton, and the Parks of Bagworth, and Kirby, in Com. Leic. and of the Manors of Welborne, and Assakby, in Com. Linc. for term of her Life; so that she release her Dowry in the Manors of Bewyke, Thurkilby, Barow, Bolton- Percy, Fyncheley, the Rape of Hastings, Everi●gham-Fee, the Hundred of Framland, and all other Lands, before assigned to perform his Will.  
This his untimely Death happened on Friday 13 junii, 1 Edw. 5. the Bastard, (for so the Inquisition calls him) he dying then seized 
z Esc. 1. R. 3. n. 32.  of the Castle, Lordship, and Rape of Hastings, in Com. Suss. of the Manors of Burton-Hastings, and Drakenage, in Com. Warr. of the Manor and Lordship of Bewmaner, with the Manors of barrow, Querndon, Whitwyke, Rotby, St●chaston, Hewton, Dokelscote, Donyngton, Merkseld, and Whitington; of the Office of Steward of the Honour of Leicester; of the Manors of Shepeshed, Botisford, Ash●y l● Zouche, Bag●or●h, Thornton, Kirby, Lubbesthorpe, Fleckne●, 〈◊〉, Newton- Harcourt, Braundston, Ashb●- parva, and the Hundred of Framland, all in Com. Leic. of the Manor of Lyghe, and Office of Chief Forester in the County of Rutland: Of the Manors of Welford, Stoke- D'aubency, and Sutton, in Com. Northampt. Of the Manors of Hekyn on, Folkyngham, the Castle and Lordship of Belvoir, with the Manors of Welborne, Lavington, Saperton, Avelthorpe, Aslake by, Birthorpe, Repinghale, Kirkby, Walcote, Graby, Hadyngton, and the third part of the Manor of Bicar, in Com. Linc. Of the Castle and Manor of Slinges●y, with the Manors of Bewake, Formonby, Allerstane, and Wodehave, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manors of Dronefelde, in Com. Derb. and of the Manors of Lameley, Bleseby, ●●rrone, Giopesmore, Arnall, and Everyngham- Fee, in Com. Nott. leaving Issue by Katherine 
a Pat. 1 E. 4. p 4. m. ●5.  his Wife, Daughter 
b Pat. 1 E. 4. p 4. m. ●5.  of Richard Nevil Earl of Salisbury (Widow 
c Rot Parl. 14 E. 4. n. 1.  of William Lord Bonvile) Edward 
d Rot Parl. 14 E. 4. n. 1.  his Son and Heir, at that time xvii years of age, and upwards; as also 
e Benet. qu. ●7.  Richard, and William, (two younger Sons) and Anne, a Daughter, married 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to George Earl of Shrewsbury.  
No sooner was this Lord Hastings thus destroyed, than that the Protector, to countenance 
g H●●ingsh. ●h 〈◊〉. p. 724.  the Fact, sent 
h H●●ingsh. ●h 〈◊〉. p. 724.  speedily for divers eminent Citizens; and at their coming appeared 
i H●●ingsh. ●h 〈◊〉. p. 724.  to them, accompanied with the Duke of buckingham, in old Harness, and told 
k H●●ingsh. ●h 〈◊〉. p. 724.  them, That the Lord Hastings, with others of his Party, having conspired to murder him and that Duke, upon that very day, as they sat in Council, he was advertised thereof before ten of the clock that Morning; and therefore became necessitated, in that exigent, to put on what Harness was next at hand. And, the better to satisfy the People therein, he forthwith sent 
l Ibid.  an Herald at Arms, to declare through the City of London the Tenor of that Conspiracy; and that the Lord Hastings had a purpose, after the accomplishment of that his designed Murder of him, and the Duke, to take upon him the Government of the young King, and the Realm. Moreover 
m Ibid. , That he had been an evil Counsellor to the late King Edward the Fourth; and that he had, also, lived Adulterously with Shore's Wife. Also 
n Ibid. , That she was one of the Persons in that Plot with him; and, That he lay with her the very preceding Night. Adding 
o Ibid. , That in case his Execution should have been delayed, some Commotion might have happened for his Rescue.  
But this Proclamation, being 
p Ibid.  so plausibly Penned, fair Engrossed, and Published within two hours after his Death; made it clearly manifest 
q Ibid. , that the Design, for thus cutting him off, was privily laid beforehand.  
It is said by some 
r Preface to the Hist. of the World, by Sir W. Ralegh. , That the real cause of the Protector's thus dealing with him, was, That, knowing him to be an Enemy to the Queen, and all her Kindred, (as Buckingham also was) he easily allured him to condescend, that Rivers, the young King's Maternal Uncle, and Grey, his half Brother, should first be severed from him, then Imprisoned, and lastly, to avoid future inconvenience, wrought his consent to cut off their Heads. And, having gone thus far, urged that Argument so far, viz. To depress those whom they had injured, and destroy those wh●m they had depressed, as nothing but the Death of the young King himself could fashion the Conclusion. And, though he had satisfied Buckingham, That whensoever the King and his Brother should arrive to able years, they would take a most severe Revenge of that unpardonable Wrong thus done to their Uncle and Brother; yet, with this Lord Hastings, whose Fidelity to his Master's Sons was without suspicion, he took another course; which was, by Catesby, to sound him; and, in case he found him not pliable, then to kill him sitting in Council; and, if that failed, to make use of the Hangman, in cutting off his Head.  
Besides all this, I am further to observe, That in Anno 1477. (17 E. 4.) the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of our Lady at Leicester, by their Instrument 
s Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt. , bearing date 12 Febr. whereunto their Common Seal is affixed, covenanted▪ That whensoever he should fortune to depart this Life, they would keep a special Obits for him, in their Church, upon the day of his Funeral. As also, every year to celebrate his Anniversary, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of the Lady Catherine his Wife: And, that the Provost of that Collegiate Church, should yearly upon that day, at the end of Mass, pay to the Dean iii s. iv d. and to every Canon, then present, two s. To every Vicar of that Choir, than also present, xii d. To every Clerk, vi d. To every Chorister, iv d. Likewise, to the Virger, iv d. And to every poor Man and Woman, then being in the Almshouse within that College, a Penny, our of the Issues and Profits of the Hospital of St. Leonard, situate near the Abbey of Leicester, by reason that this Lord Hastings had obtained that Hospital from the King, and given it unto that College for ever.  
And lastly, That according to the appointment of his Testament, he was buried in the North-Isle of the Royal Chapel of St. George, within the Castle of Windsor, near to the Tomb of King Edward the Fourth, where his Monument is still to be seen.  
I come now to Edward, 
Edward.  his Son and Heir.  
In 15 E. 4. this Edward was made a Knight 
t Stow's Ann.  of the bath, with Edward then Prince of Wales: And when King Henry the Seventh obtained the Crown, had such respect from him (considering 
u Ex ipso autog●. penès Theoph. Co. Hunt.  the Sufferings of his Noble Father) that he forthwith restored 
x Ex ipso autog●. penès Theoph. Co. Hunt.  unto him all his Lands; as by his Letters Patents, bearing date 22 Nou. 1 H. 7. appeareth: as also 
y Ex ipso autog●. penès Theoph. Co. Hunt.  all the Lands of Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, his Wife's Father; reversing 
z Ex ipso autog●. penès Theoph. Co. Hunt.  his Attainder, which was at Salisbury, on Monday next after the Feast of St. Hillary, 8 E. 4.  
This Edward Lord Hastings, therefore, to manifest his Gratitude for so high a Favour, upon 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 57●. n. 40.  that Insurrection of john Earl of Lincoln, in 2 H. 7. fought 
b Polyd. Virg. p. 57●. n. 40.  stoutly against him, and his Fellow-Rebels, in the Battle of Stoke, near Newarke upon Trent; and worthily shared in the Honour of that Victory there obtained. Shortly after which, he was sent 
c Ibid. p. 584. n. 30.  into Flanders by King Henry, in Aid of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French. In 3 H. 7. (being 
d Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1.  then of full Age) he had Livery 
e Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1.  of all the Lands whereof William his Father died seized, bearing then the Title 
f Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1.  of Lord Hastings and Hungerford.  
In 7 H. 7. he was by Indenture 
g Ex autogr. penès pra●f. Co. Hunt.  retained to serve the King in his Wars beyond the Seas, for one whole year, with five Men at Arms, each of them having his Custrel and Page, fifteen Demilances, sixteen Archers on Horseback, forty Arches on Foot, and two hundred Bills. In 11 H. 7. I find him styled 
h Ex autogr. penès pra●f Co. Hunt.  Edward Lord Hastings, Hungerford, Botreaux, Molins, Moels, and de Homet.  
His first Summons 
i Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament was in 22 E. 4. the Writ being thus directed; viz. Edwardo Hastings de Hungerford Chivalier. So likewise 
k Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  in the time of King Richard the Third, and King Henry the Seventh.  
By his Testament 
l Benet. qu. 37. , bearing date 4 Nou. 22 H. 7. he bequeath his Body to be buried in the College of Windosore, near to his Father's Tomb: appointing, That an honest Priest should be provided, to pray for his Soul, and for the Souls of his Father and Mother, in the Chapel or Church where his Body should be Interred, by the space of seven years next after his Decease; and that his Feoffees should make sale of his Manors of Welford, in Com. Northampt. Lubbesthorpe, Wistow, and Braunston, in Com. Leic. Bewyk, Alacborough, and Slingsy, in Com. Ebor. to pay his Debts, and to perform his Will. And departing 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this Life upon the eighth day of the same Month of November, was buried 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Church of the Friers-Preachers (commonly called the Blackfriars) in the City of London; leaving Issue, by Mary his Wife, Daughter 
o Ex 〈◊〉. penès. 〈◊〉. Co. Hu●t.  and sole Heir to Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, (Son of Robert, Son of Walter Lord Hungerford) George his Son and Heir, and Anne, a Daughter, married 
p cattle of Nob. by. R. ●.  to Thomas Earl of Derby. Which Mary, surviving him, afterwards became the Wife 
q Ex auto●●. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of Sir Richard Sacheverell Knight.  
This George, 
George.  the next ensuing year (viz. 23 H. 7.) had a special Livery 
r Pat. 23 H ● p. 2.  of all the Lands of his Inheritance: and in 5 H. 8. was 
s Herb. H●t. 〈◊〉 H. 8. p. 36.  in that Expedition made by King Henry into France, at which time Therovene, and T●urnay were won. In 19 H. 8. by the Favour of that King, he obtained a Grant 
t Pat. 19 H. 3. p. 1.  to himself and the Heirs male of his Body, of the Manor of Evington, in Com. Leic. which came to the Crown by the Forfeiture of Sir William Stanley Knight. And upon the eighth of December, in 21 H. 8. at York- Place, (now White-Hall) was advanced 
u Mich. Ret. 25 H. 8. R●t. 21.  to the Title of Earl of Huntingdon. Moreover, in 22 H. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscribed 
x Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, intimating to him, That in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that Business of the Divorce betwixt him and Katherine of Spain, (than his Queen) he must expect that they would shake off his Supremacy. And, in 28 H. 8. upon 
y Ibid. p. 413.  that Insurrection in the North, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, (occasioned by the Dissolution of the Monasteries) he offered 
z Ibid. p. 413.  his Service to the King, against those Rebels.  
By his Testament 
a Ex antogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt. , bearing date 13 junii, 26 H. 8. (which was many years before his death) wherein he styles himself Earl of Huntingdon, Lord Hastings, Hungerford, Botreaux, and Molines, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of St. Elyne, in Ashby de la Zouche, in Com. Leic. and gave to that Church his best Pair of Altarclothes, of Crimson-Velvet, which were Embroidered with the Blessed Name of JESUS; as also the Copes and whole Suit of Vestments belonging thereto: Likewise, one Pair of Candlesticks of Silver, gilt; a Pair of Basins, Silver, gilt; a Pair of Censers of Silver; a Cross of Silver, and gilt, with a Flower-de-Luce on the top, and a Flower-de-Luce on either side: Also, one flat Ship of Silver, and gilt; and his best Chalice of Silver, gilt: Likewise, his Water-stock of Silver, gilt; with the Sprinkle belonging thereto: His best Pax of Silver, and gilt; with a Crucifix, whereon were Mary and john, a Pair of Cruets of Silver, gilt; and a Sepulchre-Cloth, of Crimson-Velvet, Embroidered with Drops of Gold: Likewise, another Suit of Vestments, of White Tinsel, with two Copes of the same; as also a Suit of Vestments of Crimson-Velvet, which had the Cross thereof Embroidered with Acorns.  
To the Abbot and Covent of Repyndon, in Com. Derb. he bequeathed the Vestment with the Tunicles, and Stuff thereto belonging, of Black Tinsel. And to the Chapel of St. Bartholomew at Kirby, in Com. Leic. he gave another Vestment.  
To every Gentlewoman unmarried, that had done Service in the Household to his Wife, within the space of six years before his Decease, he bequeathed six Pounds Sterling; and ordained, That his Executors should cause a thousand Masses to be said or sung, in as short a time as might be after his Decease, by Secular Priests, and others, in Com. Leic. and other Places adjoining.  
To Francis, his eldest Son, he bequeathed all his Furs of Sables: And appointed, That all the outsides of his Gowns and Apparel, fit for that purpose, should be made in Vestments, and delivered to poor Churches within his Lordships.  
To his Daughter Dorothy he bequeathed a thousand Pounds to her Marriage: To his Daughter Catherine, the like Sum. And ordained, That his Executors, out of the Revenues of his Lands in Wodcote, and Burton- Hastings, in Com. Warr. should provide two Priests, to sing in the Parish-Church of Ashby, for the space of xx years, for all Christen-Souls, having vi l. xiii s. iv d. per Annum Salary.  
This George Earl of Huntingdon took to Wife 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne Daughter to Henry Duke of Buckingham, (Widow of Sir Walter Herbert Knight) and departing 
c Esc. 36 H. 8. 1. 1●.  this Life 24 Martii, 35 H. 8. was buried 
† 〈…〉  in the Chancel at Stoke- Pogeys, in Com. Buck. leaving Issue five Sons, viz. 
d 〈…〉  Francis, who succeeded him in his Honours, Edward, Thomas, Henry, and William; and three Daughters, viz. Dorothy, Wife of Sir Richard Deverenx Knight, Son and Heir to Walter Viscount Hereford; Marry, and Catherine. Of which Francis before I proceed to speak, I shall take leave to say something of his two Brothers, Thomas, and Edward.  
This Thomas, in 1 & 2 Ph. & M. being 
f Ex autogr. ●en●s prae● Co. Hunt.  a Knight, was 
g Ex autogr. ●en●s prae● Co. Hunt.  one of the Knights for the County of L●icester, in the Parliament then held; and married 
* Ex autogr. ●en●s prae● Co. Hunt.  Winifrid, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Henry Pole Lord Montacute. Moreover, by his Testament, 
† Ex autogr. ●en●s prae● Co. Hunt.  bearing date 28 Martii, Anno 1558. (4 & 5 Ph. & M▪) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Stoke- Pogeys, in Com. Buck. or in the Chapel adjoining, built by his Brother Edward.  
Which Edward, in 36 H. 8. by the Name of Edward Hastings, Esq obtained a Grant 
h Ex autogr. pen●s. p●aef. Co. Hu●t.  from the King of the Alnage of Wiltshire, for xxi years from the Feast of Easter, and after that, for the term of xl years; paying Lxxvi l. nineteen s. Rent per Annum, and i s. for increase. In 4 E. 6. he was made Sheriff 
i Ibid.  for the Counties of Warw. and Leic. And the same year, sent 
* Hayw Hist. of E. 6. p. 104. , with Francis Earl of Huntingdon (his elder Brother) with considerable Forces, to dislodge the French, then planted betwixt Boloin and Calais; both which Places were then in the Hands of the English. And in 1 Mariae, was constituted Receiver 
k Ibid.  of the Honour of Leicester, Parcel of the Duchy of Lancaster, in the Counties of Leicester, Warw. Northampt. and Nott. And being the same year made a 
l Ibid.  Privy Counsellor to that Queen, and Master 
m Ibid.  of her Horse, was constituted 
n Ibid.  Collector-General of all her Revenues within the City of London, Midd. Essex, and Hertfordsh. being accountable for the Arrearages, in the Court of Augmentation; and likewise obtained 
o Ibid.  from her the Manor of Boswerth, in Com. Leic. and Michelcrech, in Com. Somerset. to himself and his Heirs. He was also elected 
p Instit. of the Garter, per E. A.  one of the Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
In Anno 1556. (2 & 3 Ph. & M.) 10 Maii, being then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Master of the Horse to that Queen, he declared his Testament 
q Ex autogr. pen●s, prae●. Co. Hunt. ; and thereby appointed, That his Body should be buried in the Parish-Church of Stoke- Pogeys. To the Poor at his Burial, he bequeathed xx l. To a Preacher, to preach three Sundays after his Funeral, xl s. To the Parish-Church of Stoke- Pogeys, a Pair of Altarclothes, a Cope, and a Vestment, with his Arms wrought upon each of them. He likewise ordained, That upon every Good Friday, for the space of three years after his death, four Marks should be distributed amongst Poor People of the Parish of Stoke- Pogeys.  
To the Poor of the Parish of Harfeild (within which he then dwelled) he bequeathed x l. xx l. to be bestowed upon the Highways in the same Parish. To poor Scholars in Cambridge, xx l. To poor Scholars in Oxford, xx l. To the New Hospital in London, xx l. To the Observant Friars, at Greenwich, xx l. To every Prison in London, Westminster, and Southwark, viz. Newgate, Ludgate, Bethlem, the Flee●, the Marshalspe, the King's Bench, both the Counters, and the Gatehouse, five Pounds, to be bestowed on such as lived of Alms. Moreover, he appointed, That his Executors should build a Chapel of Stone, with an Altar therein, adjoining to the Church or Chancel of Stoke- Pogeys, where the late Earl of Huntingdon, and the Lady his Wife, (his Father and Mother) lay Buried; and that they should cause a Tomb to be made in the said Chapel, with with the Images of his said Father and Mother, of Stone; as also their Arms placed thereon, and a Vault under it, for their Bodies, and for the Body of his Brother William Hastings; in which Vault he purposed that his own Body should lie: Appointing, That a Plate of Copper, double gilt, should be made, to represent his Image, in Harness, with the Garter; and a Memorial in Writing, of him, with his Arms, to be placed upright, on the Wall of that Chapel, without any other Tomb for him. Also, That his Executors should cause to be built, at Stoke aforesaid, five convenient Chambers, with Chimneys in each of them, for one Chantry-Priest, and ●our poor Beadmen. And bequeathed his Manor of Bosworth, in Com. Leic. unto his Nephew, Henry Lord Hastings, and his Heirs, to maintain a Priest at Stoke aforesaid, in the Lodging before appointed, to sing and say Mass, etc. for the Souls of his Father and Mother, his own, and his Ancestors Souls, in the same Chapel; and to help the Curate there, in time of necessity: which Priest to have an yearly Stipend of x l. as also five Loads of good Firewood. Likewise, to the four poor Men, xx l. yearly, and every of them four Loads of Firewood, with a Blue Gown of Broadcloth, of four Yards, and a Bullhead on the Sleeve, once in two Years: which poor Men, to be chosen by his Executors, out of the Parish of Stoke, aforesaid; but afterwards, by the Vicar of Stoke, and the Chantry-Priest, for the time being, with five of the most substantial Men of that Parish; and to repair daily to the same Church, to hear God's Service, as also to pray for the Souls aforesaid, and all Christen-Souls. Furthermore, That the said Lord Hastings should pay five Pounds per Annum to some Learned Man, or Men, for ten Sermons every year, in perpetuity, in the same Church of Stoke: viz. for every Sermon, ten Shillings.  
Lastly, he bequeathed the Profits of all his Manor of Michel●reche, in Com. Somerset. unto his Executors, till Edward, his Base Son, should come to the age of xviii years, for his Education; the Reversion to him the said Edward, and the Heirs male of his Body; and for want of such Issue, to his Nephew George Hastings, and the Heirs male of his Body.  
After this, viz. in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. he was constituted 
r Ibid.  Deputy-General to Thomas Earl of Sussex, for the Office of Justice in Eyre, throughout all the Forests North of ●rent. And the same year, being also 
s Pat. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3.  Lord Chamberlain of that Queen's Household, upon the nineteenth day of january, was advanced 
t Pat. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3.  to the Degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hastings of Loughborough.  
But after the death of that Queen, having founded 
u Ex autogr. pen●s pr●f. Co. H●nt.  an Hospital at Stock- Pogeys, for a Master (viz a Priest) and four poor Men, and two poor Women, by the Title of The Hospital of Stoke-Pogeys, of the Foundation of the Lord Hastings of Loughb●rough: Which by Act of Parliament, in Ann. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. was endowed with a Rent of Liii l. ix. s. issuing out of the Manor of Michelcrech, in Com. Somerset. he retired 
x Ex autogr. pen●s pr●f. Co. H●nt.  thither; and there betaking 
y Ex autogr. pen●s pr●f. Co. H●nt.  himself to his Devotions, ended 
z Ex autogr. pen●s pr●f. Co. H●nt.  his days without Issue. Whereupon he had Burial in the Chapel belonging thereto, as may seem by his-Atchievements, which till of late hung up there, at the upper end thereof.  
But I return to Francis, the next succeeding Earl.  
This Francis, 
Franci●.  in his Father's Life-time, viz. in 25 H. 8. two days before the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen, was 
e Ibid.  one of the Knights of the Bath then made; and in 3 E. 6. elected 
f Instit. of the Garter, per E. Ashmole, p. 358.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. In 4 E. 6. he obtained Licence 
g Ex autogr. penes pr●f. Co. Hunt.  to retain a hundred Servants, Gentlemen and Yeomen, over and above those of his Family, or in any Office or Employment under him: And was the same year sent 
h Heyw. Hist. of E. 6. p. 104.  into France, with considerable Forces, to dislodge the French, then planted betwixt Boloin and Calais, (which Places were in the Possession of the English.) In 5 E. 6. he was 
i Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  one of the Peers, upon the Trial of Edward Duke of Somerset: And one 
k Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Privy-Council to that King; as may seem by certain Letters sent by the Lords to Queen Mary. In 1 Mariae, being Lieutenant 
l Stow'● Annals.  of Leicestershire, upon the Insurrection of Henry Duke of Suffolk, he raised 
m Stow'● Annals.  Forces against him; and afterwards brought 
n Stow'● Annals.  him Prisoner from Coventre, to the Tower of London. By his Testament, 
o Loftes qu. 8. , bearing date 20 Apr. 2 Eliz. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of As●by de la Zouche, in Com. Leic. in the Chapel, on the Southside of the Chancel; appointing a convenient Tomb to be made there, over his Grave. And, having married 
p Ex autogr. penès praf. Co. Hunt.  Catherine, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Henry Pole Lord Monta●●te (Son of Sir Richard Pole Knight of the Garter, and Margaret Countess of Salisbury, Daughter to George Duke of Clarence) departed 
q Ibid.  this Life 20 junii, in the same second year of Queen Eliz. and was buried at Ashby de la Zouche, under a fair Tomb, there Erected to his Memory, with this Epitaph.  
Here lieth the Corpse of Francis Earl of Huntingdon, Lord Hastings, Hungerford, Botreaux, Molins, and Moels, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; who Deceased 20 junii, Anno 1561.  
By the said Catherine his Wife he had Issue 
r Ibid.  six Sons; viz. first Henry his eldest Son, and Successor in his Honours: 2. Sir George Hastings Knight: 3. William, who died Issueless: 4. Edward, Knighted 
s Ibid.  by the Earl of Sussex, for his Service in Scotland, upon that Expedition made thither in 13 Eliz. which Sir Edward married 
t Ibid.  Barbara the Daughter of Sir William Devereux Knight, Widow of ... Cave: 5. Francis, who married 
u Ibid.  Maud Daughter of Sir Ralph Longford Knight, Widow of Sir George Vernon of Haddon, in Com. Derb. Knight; and died without Issue: and, 6 Walter, who married 
x Ibid.  joice Daughter to William Roper of ... in Com. Cantii.  
He had also Issue five Daughters; viz. 
y Ibid.  Catherine, Wife of Henry Earl of Lincoln; Frances, of Henry Lord Compton; Anne, who died unmarried; Elizabeth, Wife of Edward Earl of Worcester; and Mary, who likewise died unmarried.  
I come now to Henry, 
Henry.  the eldest Son, and Successor to Earl Francis.  
This Henry, in 3 Eliz. being then twenty three years of age, had a special Livery 
z Ibid.  of his Lands; and soon after that, was made Master 
a Ibid.  of the King's Hart-Hounds.  
In 12 Eliz. he was Installed 
b Instit. of the Garter, per E. A.  Knight of the Garter, and constituted Lieutenant of the Counties of Leic. and Rutl. And the same year, with George Earl of Shrews●ury, and Walter Viscount Hereford, had 
c Camd. Ann.  the Charge of Mary Queen of Scotland, than Prisoner in England. In 15 Eliz. he was 
d Camd. Ann.  one of the Peers, who sat upon the Trial of the Duke of Norff. and in 17 Eliz. was made 
e Camd. Ann.  Lord Precedent of the North, and again constituted Lieutenant of the Counties of Leic. and Rutl. as also of the Counties of York, Northumb. Cumbr, Westmorl. and the Bishopric of Durham.  
He was also one 
f Ex autogr. pen●s praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Lords of the Council to that Queen. But being a Person of 
g Camd. Ann.  a gentle Disposition, was so wrought upon by the Puritan-party, as that he did not a little diminish 
h Camd. Ann.  his Estate in cherishing that sort of People. This Earl married 
† Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Catherine Daughter to john Duke of Northumberland; but had no 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Issue by her: And departing 
i Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  this Life at York, 14 Dec. Anno 1595. (38 Eliz.) was Interred 
k Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  at Ashby de la Zouch, 28 Apr. next ensuing; the Charges 
l Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  of whose Funeral (which was solemnised 
m Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  by the Queen's command) amounted to 1342 l. 19 s. oo d.  
To whom succeeded George 
George.  his second Brother, who was constituted 
n Ex autogr. pe●●s praef. Co. Hunt.  Lieutenant for the Counties of Leic. and Rutl. 2 Oct. 38 Eliz. So likewise 
o Ex autogr. pe●●s praef. Co. Hunt.  19 Apr. 1 jac. This George married 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Dorothy, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir john Port of Etwall, in Com. Derb. Knight; by whom he had Issue three Sons, viz. 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Francis, who died in his Life-time: Henry, who married Dorothy, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. Knight: thirdly, Sir Edward Hastings Knight, who died at Uienna in Austria: and two Daughters; viz. Catherine, Wife 
r Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  of Sir Edward Vnton of Wadley, in Com. Berks. Knight, and afterwards of Sir Walter Chetwind of Engeskey, in Com. Staff. Knight; and Dorothy, first married 
s Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  to Sir james Steward Knight (a Scotchman) and afterwards to 
t Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  Robert Earl of Roscomon, in Ireland.  
He died 
u Ibid.  31 Dec. Anno 1604. and was buried 
x Ibid.  at Alhby de la Zouch, upon the twenty fifth of March ensuing.  
But I return to Francis Lord Hastings (the eldest Son to this last Earl George) who so died in his Father's Life-time, as hath been observed. This Francis married 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Sarah Daughter of Sir james Harington Knight, Sister to john Lord Harington of Exton; and by her had Issue four Sons, viz. 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Henry, who succeeded his Grandfather George in his Honours; Sir George Hastings Knight, who married 
a Ex Script. praef. Co. Hunt.  Seamour, Daughter and Coheir to Sir Gilbert Prynne of Chippenham, in Com. Wilts. Knight: Edward, 
b Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  a Captain in Sir Walter Raleighs Voyage to Guina, in which he died: and Francis, who died 
c Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  in his Infancy. He had also two Daughters; viz. Catherine, Wife 
d Ibid.  to Philip Earl of Chesterfield; and Theodosia, married 
e Ibid.  to Sir Francis Bodenham of Kyale, in Com. Rutl. Knight: and departed 
f Ibid.  this Life at London, ... Dec. Anno 1595. (37 Eliz.) and was buried 
g Ibid.  at Ashby de la Zouch, 28 Apr., ensuing, with his Uncle, Earl Henry.  
I come now to Henry, 
Henry.  eldest Son to this Francis, Grandson and Successor to Earl George. This Henry was made Lieutenant 
h Ibid.  of Leicestersh. 16 Maii, 5 jac. and 
i Ibid.  18 julii, 12 jac. of the Counties of Leicester, and ●utland. So likewise 
k Ibid.  by King Charles the First, 1 Apr. 1 Car. 1. He was also 
l Ibid.  Custos Rotulorum for the same County of Leicester, and Steward 
m Ibid.  of the Duchy of Lancaster. Moreover, he was 
n Ibid.  one of the Peers upon the Trial of the Earl and Countess of Somerset, 
o Ibid.  15 Maii, 1616. (14 jac.) for poisoning Sir Thomas Overbury. He married 
p Cat. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth third Daughter and Coheir to Ferdinand● Earl of Derby; and departing 
q Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  this Life at Ashby de la Zouch, 14 Nou. Anno, 1643. (19 Car. 1.) lieth buried 
r Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  there, with his Ancestors; leaving Issue 
s Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  two Sons, Ferdinand's, and Henry; and two Daughters, viz. Alice, married 
t Ibid.  to Sir Gervase Clifton of Clifton, in Com. Nott. Baronet; and Elizabeth, to 
u Ibid.  Sir Hugh Calveley of Lea, in Com. Cestr. Knight.  
Which Henry (the younger Son to Earl Henry) being a Person of great Valour and Military Conduct, as also the first that appeared in Arms on the behalf of King Charles the First of Blessed Memory, in the time of the late Rebellion; having conducted the Queen, with safety, out of the North (where she Landed) unto Oxford, notwithstanding the Power of the Enemy, at that time, in sundry Places, and planted divers Garrisons with his own Forces, especially at Ashby de la Zouch, the Noble Seat of his Ancestors, (since much demolished by those unhappy Troubles) was, by Letters Patents, bearing date 23 Oct. 19 Car. 1. worthily advanced 
x Pat. 19 Car. 1.  to the dignity of a Baron, by the Title of Lord Loughborough: And departing this Life at London, ... was buried in the Collegiate Chappel-Royal of St. George, within the Castle at Windsor, in the Isle on the North-side the Choir, not far from the Tomb of William Lord Hastings his Ancestor.  
But I return to Ferdinand, 
Ferdinando.  his elder Brother, and Successor to the last Earl Henry (his Father) in his Honours. This Ferdinand was born 
y Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  〈◊〉 Ashby de la Zouch, 18 jan. Anno 1608. In 14 Car. 1. he was joined in the Lieutenancy 
z Ex script. praef. Co. Hunt.  of the Counties of Leic. and Rutl. with his Father: and 13 Nou. 16 Car. 1. summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, during the Life of his Father, by the Title of Lord Hastings. Having married Lucy, Daughter and sole Heir to Sir john Davies of Englefeild, in Com. Berks, Knight, Premier Sergeant at Law to King james, and King Charles the First, as also Solicitor, and afterwards Attorney-General in Ireland, by the Lady Elianore his Wife, youngest Daughter to George Lord Audley, Earl of Castle-Haven; had Issue by her four Sons, viz. Henry, John, Ferdinand, who all died unmarried, and Theophilus. Likewise, six Daughters, viz. Alice, and Alianore, who died young; Elizabeth, married to Sir james Langham of Coresbr●ke, in Com. Northampt. Knight and Baronet; Lucy, died unmarried; Marry, and Christian, now living.  
He died 13 Febr. Anno 1655. and was buried with his Ancestors, at Ashby de la Zouch; leaving the said Theophilus 
Theophilus.  his Successor in his Honours: Who being born at ●enington-Park ▪ in Com. Leic. 10 Dec. Anno 1650. married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Lewes of L●ds●on, in Com. Ebor. Knight, 19 Febr. Anno 1671.   

Hastings Lord Welles.  
¶ OF this Family also was Richard Hastings 
Richar●●  ... who in 10 E. 4. (by the Name 
a Pat. 10 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  of Richard Hastings Esq) with joan 
b Pat. 10 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  his Wife, Daughter 
c Pat. 10 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  and Heir to Sir Richard Welles Knight, Lord Welles, and Willughby, Sister and Heir to Sir Robert Welles Knight, Son of the said Sir Richard Welles, had a special Livery 
d Pat. 10 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  of the ●astles; Lordships, Lands, etc. of the same Robert Lord Willughby, and joan the Daughter of the same Robert Lord Willughby, which by the death of the said Richard and Robert Lord Welles, descended to her. And, in 15 E. 4. by the Name 
e Pat. 15 E. 4. p. 2. m. 18.  of Sir Richard Hastings of Welles, Knight, was made Surveyor 
f Pat. 15 E. 4. p. 2. m. 18.  of the Constable's Office of Notingham-Castle, and Wardenship of all the Forests and Chases within the Counties of Nottingham, Derb. Leic. and Staff. William Lord Hastings, than 
g Ibid.  Constable of that Castle, and Warden of those Forests and Chases, going 
h Ibid.  at that time into France.  
Moreover, in 22 E. 4. and 1 R. 3. he was summoned 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Welles; and by his Testament, 
k ●●amyr. qu. 26. , bearing date 18 Martii, 18 H. 7. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Gray-Friers, in London; and died without any Issue then alive.  
joan his Wife surviving, by her Testament 
l Holgrave, qu. 28. , bearing date ... 20 H. 7. bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Gray-Fryers, within Newgate, London, in the Vault made for her Husband, and herself.  
By which Testament she gave 
m Holgrave, qu. 28.  to the four Orders of Friars, four Pounds, to pray for her Soul; as also to sing Placebo, and Dirige, and Mass of Requiem, with a Trental of Masses, for her Soul, and the Soul of her Lord and Husband, and the Soul of Richard Pigot her other Husband.   

Fitz-Swaine.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Swein, 
Swein.  the Son of Aluric, gave 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 651. n. 50. & 659 b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Pontfract, in Com. Ebor. the Church of Silkeston, and six Ox-gangs of Land.  
He likewise gave 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 34 b. n. 30.  to the Canons of Nostell, one Carucate of Land in Crofton, with the whole Manor of Winterset. Also 
c Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 34 b. n. 30.  the Churches of Felkeric, and Adewic, and moiety of the Church of Machesburg.  
To him succeeded Adam 
Adam.  his Son and Heir, commonly called 
d Monast. Ang. vol. 1. ut supra.  Adam Fitz-Swain, who ratified 
e Monast. Ang. vol. 1. ut supra.  his Father's Grants. In 3 H. 2. this Adam gave 
f Ro●. Pip. 3. H. 2. Ebor.  C Marks of Silver, for Livery of his Lands in Cumberland. To the Abbey of St. Mary's, at York, he gave 
g Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 389 b. n. 10.  the Hermitage of St. Andrew: and to 
h Vol. 2. 541. n. 40.  the Knights-Templars, eight Ox-gangs of Land, in Kelintone. Moreover, he founded 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 660 a. n. 50.  the Priory of Monk-Bretton, in Com. Ebor. and amply Endowed it: Leaving Issue 
k Ibid. 659 b. n. 10.  two Daughters, his Heirs, viz. Maud the Wife of ... Montbegon, and 
l Ibid. 659 b. n. 10.  Annabil.   

Espec.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Walter Espec, 
Walter.  a Person of great Note (as is evident by that memorable Character 
a A●●●edus Rievall. 337. 55.  which Ailred, than Abbot of Riebaulx, gives of him; viz. Quick-witted, prudent in Counsel, serious in Peace, discrect in War, a trusty Friend, a loyal Subject, of Stature more than ordinary large, yet comely; his Hair black, his Beard long Forehead high, great Eyes, big Face, but beautiful, (hrill Voice, in Speech elegant, and of N●ble Extraction, wanting Issue ●f his Body) gave the greatest part of his Estate to Pious Uses; Founding and Endowing no less than three goodly Abbeys: the first 
b Anno 〈◊〉. (22 H. 1.) Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 105 a. n. 20. etc.  of Canons Regular (of St. Augustine's Order) at Kirkham, in Yorkshire; the second, at 
c Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 727 b. n. 50.  Riebaulx, in the same County; and the third at 
d Ibid. 784 b. n. 10.  Wardon, in Bedfordshire, both of Cistertian Monks.  
This Walter was Lord 
e Ibid. 1029 b. 66.  of Helmestey (heretofore called Hamlake) in Yorkshire: but it should seem, that Kirkham was one of his chief Mansions; for there (saith my Author 
f Ailred. Rievall. 3●8 b. n. 10. & 339 a, b. )— Palacia sua, thalamos suos, & cellaria sua, in servorum Christi habitacula commutavit; He converted that his pleasant Seat to a Religious House.  
Of these his Devout Works, I thought sit first to make mention, in regard they preceded his Military Actions in point of Time: Howbeit, when I consider how gloriously he behaved himself in that memorable Fight 
g In O●●ab. A●sump. S. Mariae Anno 1138. (3 Steph.)  against the Scots, near North-Alberton, in Yorkshire, commonly called the Battle of the Standard, which happened in the year of Christ 1138. (3 Steph.) I do no less admire his Valour, than his Piety.  
But of that famous Encounter, and the Occasion thereof, having said something already in the Life of William le Gross Earl of Albemarle, I shall here only take notice of his particular Actings.  
And first, That 
h Ailred. Rievall. 338. n. 10.  he (who is called 
* 277 b.  by R. Hoveden, Procerum egregius) with Thurstan Archbishop of York, did incite all the Noblemen of England, living beyond Humber, to put themselves in Arms, for resistance of the Scots, who had then Invaded the North of this Realm with a mighty Host: and, that being 
i Ibid. 338.  of Stature taller by the Head than all others, as also had in great Veneration, both for his Age and Wisdom, ascending a Device which was made about the Standard, he did by an elegant Oration 
k Ibid. 139.  encourage the whole English Army to fight; putting them in mind of the famous Exploits which had been done of old, by the Valour of their Ancestors, in Foreign Parts, and in particular, against the Scottish Nation; assuring them, That, to vindicate the vile Profanations which that barbarous People had made in all Holy Places where they came, St. Michael and his Angels, and St. Peter, with the Apostles (whose Churches were by them made Stables) would fight; yea, That the Martyrs, with their glorious Company, whose Altars they had defiled, would lead them on: Likewise, That the Sacred Virgins would intercede for them, by their devout Prayers; and, That Christ himself would take up his Shield, and rise up to their Aid. And, having ended his Speech, turned himself to the Earl of Albemarle, and gave him his Hand, saying 
l Ibid. ●42. , I faithfully promise you, That I will Conquer the Scots this day, or lose my Life by them.  
Which courageous Expression did 
m Ibid.  put such spirit into all the Noblemen there, that each of them made the like Vow to other: And to take away all opportunity of Flight, sent 
n Ibid.  their Horses to a large distance, resolving to fight on foot, and conquer, or to lose their Lives. Whereupon soon ensued a glorious Victory 
o Jo Hagu●●ald. 262. n. 40.  to the English.  
Nor was he merely a Soldier, but Learned in the Laws, as it seems: for he was 
* Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Everwi●se.  a justice Itinerant, together with Eustace Fitz-Iohn (a great Baron in the North) shortly after the beginning of King Stephen's Reign.  
In his youthful years he took 
p Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  to Wife a certain Lady, named Adeline; and by her had a Son 
q Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  call●d Walter, (a comely Person) who took such great delight in swift Horses, that, on a time, spurring 
r Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  his Courser to run past his strength, he occasioned him to stumble, hard by the Stone-cross at Frithby, near Kirkham, in Yorkshire; by means whereof the Horse fell, and broke 
s Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  his Rider's Neck, to the great grief of this our famous Walter Especk, his Father; who thus bere●t of Issue, and in no small care how to dispose of his Estate, consulting 
t Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  with William, his Uncle, than Rector of the Church of Garton, was by him advised 
u Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  to make Christ his heir unto part of it: Which he accordingly did, 
x Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 727 b.  by Founding those three Monasteries beforementioned.  
But after this, till his Death (which happened 
y Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 728 a. n. 40.  in the year 1153. 18 Steph.) I have observed no more of him, than that two years before, he became 
z Monast. Anglic. vol. 1. 728 a. n. 40.  a Monk in that Abbey of Riebaulx (so Founded by him, as hath been said) and that he was there buried upon the seventh Ides of March, the same year, leaving 
a Ibid. n. 30.  the Remainder of his Possessions unto his three Sisters; viz. Hawise, the Wife of William de Buscie; Albredae, of Nicholas de Trailly; and Adeline, of Peter de Ros; unto which Adeline he especially gave the Patronage of those Abbeys of Kirkham, and Riebaulx.   

Dunstanvill.  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in the time of King Henry the First; Reginald de Dunstanvill 
Reginald.  then giving 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 908 a. n. 50.  the Church of Winterburn, in Com. Wiltes. to the Monks of Lewes, in Com. Suss. After whose death, Adelina de L'isle, his Wife 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 163 a. l. 5. , surviving, for the health of the Soul of him the said Reginald, her late Husband, gave 
c Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 163 a. l. 5.  the Lordship of Polton to the Abbey of Tewksbury.  
To this Reginald succeeded Robert de Dunstanvill. Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 2 H. 2. had a Grant 
d Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Wiltes.  from the King of the Lordship of Heghtredesbury in Com. Wiltes. And in 10 H. 2. was 
e Ex Regist. Archiep. Cant.  one of the Peers who then undertook that the King should maintain the Laws and Customs of the Realm. But all that I have further seen of him, is, That he gave 
f Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 908. n. ●.  the Church of Bercham, and Chapel of Greteham, to the Monks of Lewes, in Com. Suss.  
To him succeeded Walter de Dunstanvill, 
Walter.  who married 
g Vin●. corr. p. 130.  Ursula, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Reginald Earl of Cornwall; in whose Right he had 
h Rot. Pip. 8. R. 1. Salop.  the Lordship of Ideshale, in Com. Salop. In 2 R. 1. this Walter gave 
i Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Wilts.  C Marks Fine for Livery of the Manors of Cumbe, Colerne, and Wili, in Com. Wilts. but died in 8 R. 1. or before: for in that year, Will. de S. Marie-church accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 8 〈…〉  xxi l. iv s. for xxi Knights Fees, and a fifth part, which was for his Scutage: and in 2 joh. Thomas Basset, and Alan his Brother, offered 
l 〈…〉  a Fine to the King of five hundred Marks, for the Wardship of his Land and Heir; but obtained it not, as it seems: for the next ensuing year, Gilbert Basset, for 
m 〈…〉  six hundred Marks paid to the King, had 
n 〈…〉  the same Wardship.  
To this Walter succeeded another Walter, 
Walter.  who, in 15 joh. attended 
o 〈…〉  the King into P●ictou: and in 16 joh. procured his Charter 
p 〈…〉  for a Weekly Market at his Manor of Hetredesbury, in Com. Wilts. upon the Wednesdy; and a Fair Yearly, on the Eve and Day of the Invention of the Holy Cross. This Walter gave 
q 〈…〉  his Manor of Winterburne to Alan Basset, Geffrey Fitz-Piers Earl of Essex, and Will. marshal Earl of Pembroke, being Witnesses 
r 〈…〉  to the Grant: And having been in Arms against King john, in 1 H. 3. had Letters 
s Pat. 1 H. 3● p. 2.  of Safe-conduct to come to the King, to make his Composition: Which being completed, the next ensuing year command 
t Claus. 2. H. ● m. 16.  was given to the Sheriffs of the Counties of Salop. Cantab. Wiltes. and Surr. for restitution of his Lands, seized into the King's Hands for that Transgression.  
This Walter gave 
u Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 253 a. n. 10.  to the Canons of Wombrugge, in Com. Salop. the Manor of Lens'- Aynulf, in Com. Salop. and two Mills in Ideshale, with the Suit which his Tenants of that Manor did owe thereto, and departed 
x Rot. Fin. 25 H. 3. m. 4.  this Life in 25 H. 3. Whereupon Walter 
Walter.  his Son, doing his Homage, and giving Security 
y Ibid. Ft Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Salop.  for the Payment of C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
z Ibid. Ft Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Salop.  of his Lands. And, in 41 H. 3. as one 
a Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  of the Barons-Marchers, (in respect of his Lands in Com. Salop.) had command 
b Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to attend Hamon le Strange, for defending the Marches towards Montgomerie. In 42 H. 3. he had also Summons 
c Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next after the Feast of St. john Baptist, with Horse and Arms, to oppose the Hostilities of the Welsh. And in 44 H. 3. received farther command 
d Claus. 44 H. 3. in dorso m. 17.  to repair to the Marches of Wales, and there to reside, for the better security of those Parts.  
Moreover, in 47 H. 3. the Welsh being again in Arms, he had Summons 
e Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  to be at Hereford, upon the third day after the Epiphany, well fitted with Horse and Arms, for restraining their Incursions in those Parts. So likewise, 
f Ibid.  to be at Ludlow upon the Octaves of the Purification of our Lady. But, soon after this, being a Partaker 
g Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 14.  with the Rebellious Barons, in 49 H. 3. after the King was, taken Prisoner in the Battle of Lewes, he was, through the Power of those Barons, made Governor 
h Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Castle at Salisbury. Which is all I have to say of him, other than that he gave 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to the Monks of Lewes his Lands in Nytymbre, with the Church of Winterburne: and that he departed 
k Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 10.  this Life in 54 H. 3. being then seized of the Manors of Cumbe, Colerne, Hurdecote, Sterte, and Heghtredesbury, in Com. Wilts. leaving one sole Daughter 
l Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 10.  and Heir, called Petronill, then Wedded 
m Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 10.  to Robert de Montfort, twelve years of age.  
Which Robert thereupon doing his Homage 
n Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 14. , had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 14.  of her Lands; but died shortly after: for in 2 E. 1. she the said Petronill, doing her Homage 
p Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 11. , had the like Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 11. .   

Crevequer.  
IN Anno 1119. (19 H. 1.) Robert 
Robert 1.  
a Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 110 b. n. 10, 20, & 40.  de Crevequer, with the Assistance 
b Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 110 b. n. 10, 20, & 40.  of Adam his Son, Founded 
c Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 110 b. n. 10, 20, & 40.  the Priory of Ledes in Kent, for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine's Order: And had Issue by 
d Ibid 112 a. n. 60.  Ro●se his Wi●e, two more Sons 
e Ibid. 112 a. n. 60. , Elyas, and Daniel.  
Of Elyas, all I have seen, is, That he gave 
f Ibid.  to those Canons of Ledes the Church of Tanet: For Daniel 
Daniel.  succeeded in the Inheritance, and in 12 H. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. rub. in Scac●. sub tit. Kent.  his Knight's Fees de veteri Feoffamento, to be fourteen. 
Testa de Nevil 〈◊〉.  He was likewise a Benefactor to those Canons of Ledes, by the gift 
h Monast. Ang. vol. ●. 112 b. n. 10.  of ten Acres of Land, for the 〈◊〉 of the Soul of Gunnora his Sister; as also 
i Ibid. n. 20.  of the Land of Brokedene, and Eastwood-Mill: Moreover, of 
k Ibid. n. 30.  the Church of Halecton, with two Yard-land in that Town, for the Soul of Isabella his Wife, and every year xx Measures 
* Bushels.  of Salt at Lea.  
He likewise bequeathed 
l Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  his Body to be buried in that Priory; and therewith, for the health of his Soul, gave 
m Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  his Mill at Brudesham, to the end that the Canons of that House should have the better Commons upon the day of his Obits; the Remainder to the Poor.  
To this Daniel succeeded 
n Ibid. 111 a. n. 40.  Robert de Crevequer, 
Robert 2.  his Son and Heir; Heir likewise 
o Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Kent.  to Walkeline Maminot, a Baron in that time. Which Robert, in 6 R. 1. was acquitted 
p Ro●. Pip. 6 R. 1. Kent.  of the Scutage then levied for the King's Redemption.  
In 8 R. 1. he paid 
q Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Kent.  xiv l. upon Collection of the second Scutage of Normandy; and left Issue Hamon de Crevequer, 
Hamon.  his Son and Heir, who adhering to the Rebellious Barons, in the later end of King John's Reign (for which his Lands were seized) had Letters 
r Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  of Safe-conduct in 1 H. 3. to come to William marshal (than Governor of the King and Kingdom, by reason of the King's Minority) to treat touching his Composition.  
But of him I have not seen any thing farther, till 19 H. 3. that he gave 
s Rot. Pip. 19 H. 3. Kanc. Rot. Fin. 19 H. 3. m. 1.  DC Marks Fine, for the Wardship of the Land and Heir of Thomas de Kanvill: in which year he was joined 
t Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 15.  with Waler and Teutonicus (id est, Teyes) in the Wardenship of the Cinque-Ports.  
In 20 H. 3. this Hamon paid 
u Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3. Kanc. Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m. 14.  C l. as a Relief for the Lands of William de Abrincis, whose Daughter Maude he had married, and thereupon had Livery 
x Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3. Kanc. Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m. 14.  of them, doing his Homage. In 42 H. 3. he had Summons 
y Claus. 42 H. a. in dorso, m. 11.  to be at Chester (amongst others) with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostile Incursions of the Welsh. And in 47 H. 3. departed 
z Esc. 47 H. ●. n. 33.  this Life, leaving Robert 
Robert 3.  his Grandson (viz. 
a Esc. 47 H. ●. n. 33.  Son to his Son Hamon, who died in his Life-time) xxiv years of age; being then seized 
b Esc. 47 H. ●. n. 33.  of the Manor of Ledes, as belonging to his Barony of Chatham; as also 
c Esc. 47 H. ●. n. 33.  of the Manor of Botingsend; and likewise of the Manors of Farlegh, and Terston.  
By which Maude de Averenches he had 
d Esc. 5● H. ●. ●. 40. Kent.  also four Daughters, viz. 
e Esc. 5● H. ●. ●. 40. Kent.  Agnes the Wife of john de Sandwich; Is●ld, of Nicholas de Lenham; Elene, of Bertram Cryol; and Isabella, of Henry de Gaunt.  
Which Robert, in 47 H. 3. doing his Homage 
f Rot. Fin. 47 H. 3. m. 6. , and thereupon having Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 47 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands, excepting 
h Rot. Fin. 47 H. 3. m. 6.  the Dowry of Alice the Wife of the said Hamon (who survived him) adhered 
i Rot. Fin. 47 H. 3. m. 6.  to the Rebellious Barons, with a numerous Party of Walloons; but persisted not long so to do: for it appears, that in 48 H. 3. through the instance 
k Claus. 48 H. 3. in dorso, m. ●.  of john de Warren, and Roger de Leyburne, both himself and his Retinue were admitted 
l Claus. 48 H. 3. in dorso, m. ●.  to the King's Favour, and thereupon had command 
m Claus. 48 H. 3. in dorso, m. ●.  to attend him, upon T●●sday next after the Feast of john Port Latin.  
Nevertheless, soon after he ●ell off again, and in 48 H. 3. was 
n 〈…〉  in the Battle of Lewes, on the part of those Barons, against the King.  
But all things being afterwards peaceably accorded, in 7 E. 1. he obtained a Grant 
o Cart. 7 E. 1. n. 23.  of a Weekly market upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of O●erton, in the Parts of Mailor-Sai●●eg, in Wales; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, and twelve days next ensuing.  
Moreover, in 17 E. 1. he was constituted Gov●●●● 
p 〈…〉  of B●st●n-Castle in Ch●shire, for Life: but having no more Sons than one, called William, 
William.  who died 
q Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 40.  without Issue, the Inheritance devolved 
r Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 40.  to the Children of the Daughters of the said Hamon and Maude; viz. 
s Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 40.  Anne, Iseud, and Alianore.   

Bulmer.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Aschitel de Bulemer 
Aschitel.  gave 
a Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 36 b. n. 40.  twelve Ox-gangs of Land, lying in Bramham, to the Canons of Nostell. To whom succeeded Bertram de Bolemer, 
Bertram.  Sheriff 
b 〈…〉  of Yorkshire, in 5 Steph. and many years more in that King's Reign, I presume, were the Accounts of that time extant to discover it. For in 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Ebot.  2 H. 2. (which is the first Record of them afterwards) I find him again Sheriff of that County; and so till 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Ebot.  9 H. 2. inclusive: But further I cannot say of him, than that he Founded 
e Monast. Ang. ut supra, 98 b. n 60.  the Priory of Marton, in Yorkshire.  
And to him, Stephen de Bolemere; 
Stephen.  of whom in 
f Rot. ●●p. de iisd. ann. Northumbr.  7 and 8 H. 2. there is some notice taken, in the Accounts of the Sheriff of Northumberland, for those years. Which Stephen, in 12 H. 2. upon the Aid then Assessed for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g Lib. rub. sub tit. Northumb.  the Knight's Fees he then held, to be in number five, de veteri Feoffamento; and one, an half, and fourth part, de novo: for which in 14 H. 2. he paid 
h Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Nor●●●●●.  six Marks and an half.  
To this Stephen succeeded Thomas de Bulemer, 
Thomas.  his Son; who in 18 H. 2. neither 
i Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb.  going himself, nor sending any Soldiers into Ireland, upon that Expedition than made thither, paid 
k Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Northumb.  C s. for Scutage. And to him Robert de Bulemer, 
Robert.  who in 27 H. 2. gave 
l Rot. Pip. 27 H. 2. Northum.  three Marks to the King, for the Wardship of his Son, with the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance. Then another 
m 〈…〉  Bertram, 
Bertram.  who left Issue one sole Daughter his Heir, called Emme, married 
n 〈…〉  to Geffrey de Nevil; by which Marriage, that fair Lordship of Branspeth, in the County Palatine of Durham (which was the Chief Seat of this Family) came 
o 〈…〉  first to the nevil's.  
The Male Line of this Principal Branch being thus at an end, I have not seen any thing farther of this Stock, until 53 H. 3 that john de Bolemer 
john.  married 
p 〈…〉  with Theophania 
† 〈…〉  one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Hugh de Morewyke, of Morewyke, in Com. Northumbr. Nor after him, till 4 E. 2. that Ralph de Bulemer 
Ralph.  obtained from the King a special Charter 
q 〈…〉 , whereby he might hold his Park at Torenton, called Ricebergh, and keep Dogs to hunt therein; as also to have Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Wilton, Cothum, Laysinby, and L●●uneby, without the Forest: Likewise at Bulemere, and Welburne, all in Com. Ebor. And in 9 E. 2. that, doing his Homage, he had Livery 
r Rot. Fin. 9 E. 2. m. 12.  of the Lands which by the death of Theophania his Mother descended to him. But this Ralph grew to be a Man of much Note in his time; for in 10 E. 2. he was 
s 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotlan●; and in 13 E. 2. 
t Rot. 〈◊〉. 13 E. 2. m. ●.  in another Expedition then made into that Realm. Moreover, in 20 E. 2. he was Deputy-Governor 
u Claus. 〈…〉 p. 1. m. 5.  of the Castle at York, to William de Ros of Hamlake: and in 1 E. 3. had Summons 
x Claus 1 E. ●. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; and so forward, till 
y Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  23 E. 3. inclusive. Likewise, in 4 E. 3. he had special Licence 
z Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house of Wilton, in Com. Ebor. being the same year constituted 
a 〈…〉  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York. Furthermore, in 8 E. 3. he was 
b Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 13.  again in the Scottish Wars, and of the Retinue unto Ebulo le Strange: and departed 
c 〈…〉  this Life in 31 E. 3. leaving 
d 〈…〉  Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir xuj years of age; the Custody of whom, with his Lands, was thereupon granted 
e Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  to Isabella the King's Daughter, and by her assigned 
f Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  to Ralph de Nevil.  
This last mentioned Ralph de Bulemer, making proof 
g Claus. 36 ●. 3. m. 12.  of his Age, and doing his Homage, in 36 E. 3. had Livery 
h Claus. 36 ●. 3. m. 12.  of his Lands. After which, sc. in 40 E. 3. he had Licence 
i Pat. 40 E. 3. p. 2. m. ●4.  (together with William a younger Son to Ralph Lord Nevil of Raby) to travel into Foreign Parts: And died 
* Esc. 41 E. 3. p. 1 m. 11.  22 Dec. 40 E. 3. being then seized 
† Esc. 41 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  of the Manor of Wilton, in Cleveland; likewise of the Wapentake of Langbergh, and Manors of Bulmere, Bethorpe, and Thornton subtus Risbergh, in Com. Ebor. as also of the Manor of Thorpe- Bulmere, in the County-Palatine of Durham. Whereupon Margaret his Widow had for her Dowry an Assiguation 
k Claus. 41 E. ●. m. 11.  of the Manor of Bulmere, with certain Lands in Welleburne; also the Manors of Thornton subtus Risbergh, and Boythorp, with certain Lands in Attingwyk, in holderness; and likewise other Lands in Harlaston, Heyford, Brynghton, and Colyngtrough, in Com. Northampt. Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir being 
l Claus. 42 E. 3. m. 23.  little more than a Twelvemonth old: Whose Descent I shall not trace down farther, in regard that none of this Family, after the before-specified Ralph, who was summoned to Parliament from 1 till 23 E. 3. were Barons of this Realm.   

D'eivill.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Nigel de Albini (Progenitor to the Family of Mowbray) being Enfeoffed 
a 〈…〉  of the Manor of Egmanton (in Com. Nott.) by that King, gave 
b 〈…〉  it to Robert D'aivill. From whom descended another Robert; who, in 15 joh. attended 
c Claus. 15 Jo. ●. dorso, m. 1.  the King in his Expedition into Poictou: and in 26 H. 3. had Summons 
d 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to accompany the King into Gascoine.  
To whom succeeded john D'eivile. Which john, in 38 H. 3. stood Excommunicate 
e Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 8. ; and, in contempt of the Church's Power, fled 
f Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 8.  from County to County, and afterwards beyond Sea: Whereupon the Sheriff of Yorkshire had command 
g Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 8.  to seize his Lands: But not long after he made his Peace, as it seems; for, in 41 H. 3. he was constituted 
h 〈…〉  Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent: and, in 42 H. 3. the King of Scots (who had married the Daughter of King Henry the Third) being in restraint 
i 〈…〉  by his own Subjects; he, with other of the Northern Barons, received Summons 
k 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be ready, upon Command, to march into Scotland, for his Rescue.  
Moreover, in 44 H. 3. he was again constituted 
l 〈…〉  Warden of all the Forests North of Trent. So likewise in 
m 〈…〉  47 H. 3. and Governor 
n 〈…〉  of the Castle at York. In 48 H. 3. he obtained Licence 
o 〈…〉  to build a Castle at a certain place in Yorkshire, called the H●de; and was constituted 
p 〈…〉  Governor of Scar●orough-Castle: But soon after, took part with the Rebellious Barons, and became so active on their behalf, in the Northern Parts of this Realm, as that the Sheriff of Yorkshire, from Michaelmas 48. till the Battle of Evesham, in 49. could 
q Claus. 54 H. 3. m. 12.  not at all exercise his Office, for the King's Service. Furthermore, in that interim, wherein the King was Prisoner to those Barons, after their Victory at Lewes, he was one of those whom they summoned 
r Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso.  to that Parliament, which they held in the King's Name. Nor was he at all reclaimed, after the total Defeat which the Barons received in the Battle of Evesham; for, being 
s Ms. in bibls. Bodl. Med. 20. 122 b.  a subtle Man, and a stout Soldier, he joined 
t Ms. in bibls. Bodl. Med. 20. 122 b.  with Robert Earl Ferrer, and those of that Party, who made Head again, at Chesterfeild, in Com. Derb. where after 
u Ms. in bibls. Bodl. Med. 20. 122 b.  Ferrer was taken, Sir Gilbert Haunsard unhorsed 
x Ms. in bibls. Bodl. Med. 20. 122 b.  him with his Lance. Notwithstanding which, making an Escape, he fled 
y Ibid. 223. ●.  to the Isle of A●holme, in Com. Linc.  
Howbeit, at length, sc. in 51 H. 3. taking benefit 
z Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 16.  of the Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, he redeemed 
a Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 16.  his Lands, by a Pecuniary Fine, and had Livery 
b Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 16.  of them accordingly.  
This john married 
c Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. m. 29.  Ma●de the Widow of Sir james de Aldithley, without Licence; for which Transgression he paid 
d Rot. Pip. 5 E. 1. Essex & Hertf.  CC l. Fine to the King; and in 28 E. 1. was 
e Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 15.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. But forasmuch as none of his Posterity had ever any Summons to Parliament, I shall not farther pursue my Discourse of them.   

Bussel.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Richard 
Richard.  Bussel, Son 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 360 a. n. 60. & b.  of Warine Bussel, possessed the Barony of Penwortham, in Com. Lanc. and there founded 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 360 a. n. 60. & b.  a little Monastery for Benedictine Monks, which became a Cell to the Abbey of Evesham, in Com. Wigorn.  
To him succeeded 
c Rot. Pip. 17 H. ●. 〈◊〉.  Albert Bussel, 
Albert.  his Brother; who had Issue 
d Rot. Pip. 17 H. ● 〈◊〉  Hugh. Which Hugh, 
Hugh.  in 6 R. 1. paid 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R●● Lanc.  xl Marks for his Relief. Being dispossessed 
f Rot. Pip. ● Joh. 〈…〉  by john Earl of Moreton, he had a Suit 
g Rot. Pip. ● Joh. 〈…〉  with him for it, and recovered 
h Rot. Pip. ● Joh. 〈…〉  it: But when john came to the Crown, he was constrained to give 
i Cart. 1 Joh. ●. 3.  him xx Marks, for a Confirmation of his Title; and to hold 
k Cart. 1 Joh ●. 3.  it of him, by the Service of three Knights Fees: and 
l R●●. Pip. 4 J●h. Lanc.  in 4 joh. four hundred Marks more, for a new Grant; having forfeited 
m R●● Pip. 4 J●h. Lanc.  his Title, by some default, as was pretended. But long he enjoyed it not: for in 7 joh. Roger de Laci, Constable of Chester, had a Grant 
n Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 7.  of it from that King.   

Longcamp.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Hugh de Longcamp 
Hugh.  obtained, by the Gift 
a Plac. coram Rege apud Heref. 20 E. 1. Rot. 39, & 42.  of that King, the Manor of Wiltone, in Com. Heref. to hold by the Service of two Men at Arms, in the Wars of Wales. To whom succeeded Hugh 
b Ibid.  his Son and Heir; which Hugh, 
Hugh.  in 2 H. 2. had a Confirmation 
c Rot. Pip. 2 H. ●. Heref.  thereof.  
To whom succeeded Henry de Longcamp, 
Henry.  who holding 
† Lib. rub. in Scac. sub tit. Heref.  Wiltone in 12 H. 2. by the Service of one Knights Fee, was Sheriff 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Heref.  of Herefordshire in 2 R. 1. So likewise in 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Heref.  3 R. 1. And in 6 R. 1. attended 
f Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Heref.  the King in his Expedition into Normandy. In 7 R. 1. this Henry was Sheriff 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Heref.  of Worcestershire; as also in 
h Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Heref.  8 and 9 R. 1. And in 6 joh. obtained another Confirmation 
i Cart. 6 Joh. n. 35.  from that King, of the before-specified Lordship of Wilton, with the Castle, 
k Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Heref.  to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee; for which Grant he gave CCC Marks, and a Courser, price xx Marks, besides two Palsreys.  
This Henry married 
l Rot. Pip. 1● Joh. Wirecestr.  Maude the Sister of William de Cantilupe; and died 
m Ibid.  in 13 joh. Whereupon the said William gave 
n Ibid.  five hundred Marks, and five Palsreys, for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, viz. Henry; of whom I can say no more, than that he took to Wife 
o Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  joan the Widow of Thomas Birkin, and had Issue by her one sole Daughter and Heir, called Maude, married 
p Plac. coram Rege ut supra.  to Reginald Grey Justice of Chester; by which means the Lordship of Wilton came first to that Family.  
¶ Of this Family was also (as 'tis like) William 
William.  the Son of Henry de Longcamp, 
Henry.  who, in 9 R. 1. gave 
q Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Linc.  CCC Marks for Livery of his Lands whereof the King had dispossessed 
r Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Linc.  him: (but I do not think that he was Son to Henry, Son of Hugh before-specified.) This William married 
s Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 444. a. n. 40.  Petronill, the Daughter of Guy de Croun, Widow 
t Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Norff. & Suff.  of Robert de Vaux; and in 46 H. 3. answered 
u Rot. Fin. 46 H. 3. m. 14.  for his Relief as a Baron: whereupon, doing his Homage, he had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 46 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Manor of Suth-Warneburne in Com. Suthampt. and had Issue 
y Monast. Ang. ut supra.  Henry de Longcamp, who took to Wife 
z Ibid. n. 50.  Sibyl the Daughter of Sir Thomas Heringaude, by whom he had Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called Alice, married 
a Ibid. n. 60.  to Roger de Pedwardyne.  
¶ Another Family I meet with of this Name likewise, though no whit related thereto (I presume) of which was William de Longcamp 
William.  Bishop of Ely, and Chancellor of England, in the time of King Richard the First; as also Vicegerent of this Realm, during the absence of that King. Which William had a Brother called Osbert de Longcamp, 
Osbert.  Sheriff 
b Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1.  of Yorkshire, Norff. and Suff. for some 
c Rot. Pip. 6. 7, 8 R. 1. Norff. Suff.  years, in the time of his Brother's Power. But neither of that Bishop need I to say any thing, Dr Godwyne (in his Catalogue) having sufficiently delivered his Story already: nor of Osbert his Brother, in regard he stood not in the condition of a Baron of this Realm; neither was he descended from any such, his Grandfather being 
d Jorevall 1228. n. 50.  a Person of a servile Condition at Beauvois.   

Boteler of Oversley.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Ralph Boteler, 
Ralph.  called 
a Regist. de Kenis●worth, p. 144.  Radulfus Pincerna de Legrecestriâ, in regard he bore the Office of Butler to Robert Earl of Mellent and Leicester (a mighty Man in that time) settled himself at Oversley, in Com. Warr. where, taking advantage of the natural Ascent of the Ground, near the Stream of Arrow, he built a strong Castle; and, within a Mile distance thereof (viz. on the North-side of Alcester) founded 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 1. p. 470 ●. b.  a Monastery for Benedictine Monks, in Anno 1140. (5 Steph.) dedicated to the Honour of the Blessed Virgn, St. Anne her Mother, St. joseph, St. john Baptist, St. john the Evangelist, and All-Saints; for the health of the Soul of King William the Conqueror, Maud his Consort, King William the younger, King Henry the First, Queen Maud his Consort, King Stephen, Queen Maud his Consort; Roger de Bellomont, and Atheline his Wife; Robert Earl of Mellent, and Isabella his Wife; Robert Earl of Leicester, and Avicen his Wife; with their Sons; as also for the Soul of Waleran Earl of Mellent: Likewise for the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of Avicen his Wife, with their Parents, Ancestors, and Successors Souls. All which he did by the advice and consent of King Stephen, Robert Earl of Leicester, and Waleran Earl of Mellent; and of Robert, and Geffrey, his own Sons: Endowing 
c Ibid.  it with ample Possessions; and, amongst others, with 
d Cart. 14 E. 3. 11, 12. per Inspex.  the Chapel of his Castle at Oversley.  
Upon the foundation of that great Abbey at Leicester (by Robert Earl of Mellent) this Ralph gave 
e Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 313. n. 50.  the Churches of All-Hallows, St. Peter, and St. Martin, in the Suburbs of Leicester, thereto; as also a Rent of xxx s. per Annum, issuing out of his Lordship of Blingesset, and Tormodestune; and likewise 
† Ibid. 309 a. n. 10.  the Church of Thurnby, in Com. Leic.  
To him succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir. Which Robert confirmed 
f 〈…〉  to the Nuns of Pinley, in Com. Warr. that Grant which john de Pilardinton made to them, of the Land whereon that Religious House was situate, it being of his Fee. Moreover he gave 
* Monast. Ang. ut supra, 309 a. n. 10.  to the Canons of Leicester the Church of Thedyngworth, in that County: And left Issue Ralph his Son and Heir. Which Ralph gave 
g Regist. Ab●. de Leicester ● bibls. Bodl. f. 19 b.  the Chapel of Stocton to the Canons of Leicester: But made head against King john, with the rest of the Barons; for which respect his Lands were seized 
h Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 19 , and committed 
i Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 19  to William de Cantilupe. Howbeit, in 1 H. 3. returning to Obedience, and paying 
k Ibid.  xl Marks for his Redemption, he had Restitution 
l Ibid.  of them again; and in 9 and 10 H. 3. was constituted 
m Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  a Commissioner for collecting the Fifteenth then gathered in the Counties of Warr. and Leic. as also 
n Claus. 16 H. 3. in dorso.  a Justice of Assize in Com. Warr.  
To whom succeeded Maurice 
Maurice.  his Son and Heir, one of the Justices 
o P●●. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  of Assize for the County of Warr. in 13 and 16 H. 3. as also a Commissioner 
p P●●. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  for Assessing and Collecting the Fourteenth part of all men's movable Goods, according to the Form and Order then appointed. Moreover, in 21 and 25 H. 3. he was again 
q Ibid.  one of the Justices of Assize; and in 19, 22, and 30 H. 3. for 
r Ibid.  the Gaol-delivery at Warwick.  
This Maurice had Issue 
s 〈…〉  Ralph, 
Ralph.  who wedded 
m Plac. apud Album Monast 6 E. 1. Rot. 4. in dorso.  Maud the Daughter and Heir to William Pantulf, by whom that great Lordship of Wemme, in Com. Salop. with other fair Possessions, came to this Family; and was 
n Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  also one of the Justices for Gaol-delivery at Warwick in 34 and 41 H. 3. 
o Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  in the last of which years he had 
p Claus. 〈…〉 3. in dorso m. 6.  command to join with Hamon le Strange, for preventing the Incursions of the Welsh in the Marches near Montgomerie: And in 42 H. 3. Summons 
† Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well appointed with Horse and Armour, for preventing the like Incursions. Moreover, in 44 H. 3. he had another Summons 
q Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to be at Chester, upon the Feast-day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, for the like respect.  
In 45 H. 3. he received command 
r Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to be at London, on the morrow after Simon and Iude's Day, in 
s Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  47 to be at Worcester, on the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula; and at 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  Ludlow on the Octaves of the Purification of our Lady, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Insolences of the Welsh. Furthermore, in 48 H. 3. he had Summons 
u Claus. ●8. H. 〈…〉 dorso, in 〈◊〉.  (with others of the Peers) to attend the King at Oxford, in Mid-Lent, there to yield him Counsel; and thence to advance against Prince Lewellin, and his Adherents. But soon after this, divers of the Barons putting themselves in Arms against the King, this Ralph stood so firm to the Royal Interest, that, as a Reward 
x Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  for his Services then performed, he had a Grant 
y Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Lordship of Kineton, in Com. Warr. part of the Possessions of Nicholas de Segrave, bestowed on him, to hold during Life, upon the same terms as Segrave held it; and by another 
z Ibid.  Grant (bearing date but three days after) had the Inheritance thereof given unto him. Moreover, when Segrave, by virtue of that memorable Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, made Redemption 
a Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 20.  of his Lands again, and thereupon did repossess that Lordship of Kineton, the King, in recompense 
b Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 20.  thereof, gave 
c Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 20.  to this Ralph the full Sum of CCCC l. to be received out of the Fines and Amerciaments coming into his Exchequer.  
To him succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir, who, in his Father's Life-time, married 
d Pat. ●9. H. 3. m. 3.  Ankaret the Niece of james de Aldithley. And in 6 E. 1. his Father being then dead 
e Rot. Fin. 6 E. 1. m. 27. , doing his Homage 
f Rot. Fin. 6 E. 1. m. 27. , had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 6 E. 1. m. 27.  of the Manors of Wemme, and Lepinton, paying his Relief 
h Rot. Pip. 8 E. 1. Salop. . Moreover, in 10 E. 1. in consideration 
i Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  of his special Services, he obtained a Grant 
k Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  of that Right which the King had to the Service of three Knights Fees, due from Maud his Mother, upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales. And departed 
l Esc. 12 E. 1. n. 21.  this Life in 12 E. 1. being then seized 
m Esc. 12 E. 1. n. 21.  of the Manor of Northborough, in Com. Leic. which he held jointly with her the said Ankaret, by the Grant of Adam de Botiller, and Maud his Wife: As also of the Manor of Oversley, in Com. Warr. William his Grandson, viz. Son 
n Esc. 12 E. 1. n. 21  of his Son john, who died in his Life-time, being found his next Heir, and then xvii years of age. Margaret his Wife surviving him; unto whom the Manor of Oversley was thereupon granted 
o Ibid.  for her Dowry.  
By some other 
p 〈…〉  Authorities it is said, That this john. 
john.  did survive his Father; and that being but xuj years of age at his death, Walter de Beauchamp of Alcester the same year obtained a Grant 
q Pat. 12. E. 1. m. 8.  of his Marriage, on the behalf of Alianore his Daughter: and in case she the said Alianore should die before the accomplishment of that intended Marriage, that then he might marry one other of his Daughters. By which Grant, it was farther 
r Pat. 12 E. 1. m. 8.  concluded, That if this john should die before Marriage, than the said Walter de Beauchamp might have the like benefit of his next Heir; and so from Heir to Heir, till one of his Daughters were wedded to one of those Botelers: Or in case such a one should take a Wife of his own choice, otherwise; then to have the Forfeiture due to the King thereupon. But this john died within three years following; so that, whether that Marriage was completed by him, or his Brother Gawine 
Gawine.  (who was his Heir) I make a question. Which Gawine dying 
s Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 31.  also shortly after, the Inheritance devolved 
t Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 31.  to William the third Brother.  
Which William, 
William.  in 24 E. 1. was 
u Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 8.  in Ward to Walter de Langton Lord Treasurer of England, and to the before-specified Walter de Beauchamp, than Steward of the King's Household, (which Wardship they obtained 
x Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 8.  from john de Britannia.) Howbeit, notwithstanding this his Minority, he procured 
y Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 8.  a Grant of his Lands, from those his Guardians, as if he had been of full age, and by their Mediation had Livery 
z Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 8.  of them from the King: And the next year following, had Summons 
a Claus. 15 E. 1. in dorso, m. 14.  (with divers other Great Men) to be at London, on Sunday next after the Octaves of St. john Baptist, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his Expedition beyond the Seas.  
In 26 E. 1. this William was 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  34 E. 1. And for 
d Monast. Angl. 471. n. 60 & 472 a. & 473 b. n. 40.  the health of his Soul, with the Soul of Beatrix his Wife, and all his Ancestors Souls, in 35 E. 1. gave 
e Monast. Angl. 471. n. 60 & 472 a. & 473 b. n. 40.  to the Monastery of Alcester (of his Great-grandfather's Foundation) Lx Acres of waste Ground, lying at Hynestoke, in Com. Salop. with Licence to enclose the same; as also the Advowson of the Church there, with Common of Pasture for eight Oxen, six Kine, and CC Sheep, in his Woods and Wastes belonging to that Lordship. Moreover, in 8 E. 2. he was again 
f Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9  in the Scottish Wars: And had Summons 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 24 E. 1. to 1 E. 3. inclusive.  
He had two Wives; the first named Ankeret 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  (Daughter 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Griffin) by whom he had Issue 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  William his Son and Heir: The second Ela, Daughter 
l Plac. de Banco T. Mich. 5 E. ●. Rot. 484  and Coheir to Roger de Herdebergh, by whom he had Issue 
m Esc. 49 E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Rot. Fin. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  two Sons, viz. Edmund, and Edward, who both died 
n Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  without Issue; as also four Daughters, viz. Ankaret, the Wife 
o Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  of john le Strange of Blakemere; Ida, 
p Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  of Sir Fulke Pembrugge; Alice, of 
q Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  Nicholas Longford; and Dionyse, of 
r Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  Hugh de Cokesey. And died 
s Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 35.  in 8 E. 3. being then seized 
t Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 35.  of the Manor of Oversley, and moiety of the Manor of Merston- Boteler, in Com. War. of the Manor of Tirley, in Com. Staff. and of the Manors of Wemme, and Hynstoke, in Com. Salop. whereof Alice de Montgomerie, Widow of Gawine Boteler (elder Brother to this William) then held a third part, in the name of her Dowry; leaving William 
William.  his Son and Heir, at 
u Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 35.  that time xxxvi years of age.  
Which William, then doing 
x Rot. Fin. 8 E. ●. m. 6  his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 8 E. ●. m. 6.  of his Lands; and in 14 E. 3. was 
z Rot. Alem●n. 14 E. ●. m. 20.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders, being of the Retinue 
a Rot. Alem●n 14 E. ●. m. 20.  of Reginald de Cobham. And in 18 E. 3. through the solicitation 
b Pat. 18 E. ●. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  of William de Clinton, than Earl of Huntendon, obtained from the King a special Immunity 
c Pat. 18 E. ●. p. 2. m. 〈◊〉. , that he should not be compelled to bear Arms, in respect of his Impotency; nor to take upon him the Order of Knighthood, against his own good will. And in 20 E. 3. upon that notable Expedition into France, being Assessed 
d Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  for his Lands in the Counties of Salop. Staff. and Warr. to find ten Men at Arms, and ten Arches; representing 
e Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  to the King and his Council, That all the Estate whereof he was then possessed, amounted to little more than CC Marks per Annum, had a Remission 
f Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  for six of those Men at Arms, and that whole number of Archers. And afterwards, through 
g Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  the mediation of the before-specified William de Clinton Earl of Huntendon, obtained a Discharge 
h Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  for three of those six Men at Arms.  
This William took to Wife 
i cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret the Daughter of Richard Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel; and died 
k Esc. ●5 E. 3. p. 1. n. 38.  on Saturday next preceding Christmass-day, in 35 E. 3. being then seized 
l Esc. ●5 E. 3. p. 1. n. 38.  of the Manors of Oversley, in Com. Warr. No●thborough, in Com. Leic. Tyrleye, in Com. Staff. and Hynest●ke, and Wemme, in Com. Salop. leaving William 
William.  
m Esc. ●5 E. 3. p. 1. n. 38.  his Son and Heir xxx years of age: who doing his Homage 
n Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m. 27.  the next year following, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m. 27.  of his Lands.  
In 41 E. 3. this last mentioned William having married 
p Rot. Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 10.  joan the eldest of the two Sisters and Heirs to john Lord Sudley, by whom he had Issue 
q Rot. Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 10.  a Son called Thomas, obtained a Grant 
r Rot. Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 10.  from the King, of the Custody of the Lands which by his own death should by Inheritance devolve to the said Thomas, his Son; to hold till he should come of full age; being 
s Rot. Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 10.  then but ten years old: And was summoned 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 42 and 43 E. 3.  
¶ But here, before I proceed further, I am to observe, That William le Botiller, 
William.  Father to this last-specified William, who married the said joan, had Issue another Son, called William also, (by a former Wife, as it seems:) for certain it is, that William the Grandson to William and Ankaret, departed 
u Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 17.  this Life upon Tuesday, being the Eve of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, in 43 E. 3. being then seized 
x Ibid.  of the Manors of Northborough, in Com. Leic. Oversley, and Merston- Boteler, in Com. Warr. Tyrley, in Com. Staff. Wemme, Hynstoke, Lepinton, with the Hamlet of Drayton parva, in Com. Salop. leaving 
y Ibid.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Elizabeth, at that time xxiv years of age. Which Elizabeth had thereupon Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4● E. 3. m. 6.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, her Homage being respited 
a Rot. Fin. 4● E. 3. m. 6. . And taking to Husband 
b Fin. de div. Com. levat. Oct. S. J. Sapped. 44 E. 3.  Robert de Ferrer (a younger Son to the Lord Ferrer of Chartley) brought that great Lordship of Wemme, in Com. Salop. with other Lands of a large extent, to that Family. Which Robert was thereupon summoned 
c Claus. 49 & 50 E. 3. ac de ann. 1 & 2 R. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the name of Robert de Ferrer, de Wemme, Chivalier. And in 44 E. 3. entailed 
d Fin. de div. Com. ut supra.  that Lordship, as also that of Oversley, in Com. Warr. with some other, lying in the Counties of Salop, Leicester, and Warwick, upon the Heirs of his Body, by her the said Elizabeth; and for lack of such Issue, on his Right Heirs.  
Which Elizabeth surviving her Husband Ferrer, married 
e Claus. 5 R. 2. m. 28.  secondly to john de Say; and thirdly to 
f Cliff. 84 a.  Thomas Molinton, who thereupon wrote 
g Cliff. 84 a.  himself Baron of Wemme: and by her Testament 
h March. qu. 18. , bearing date 6 jan. Anno 1410. (12 H. 4.) whereby she bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Crouched Friars, near the Tower of London, styles herself Elizabetha Ferrer Baronissa de Wemme, retaining the Name of that Husband who was of the chiefest Dignity, (a Custom which Women have long used, and not yet left:) and departed 
i Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 21.  this Life the same year, leaving 
k Esc. 12 H. 4. n. 21.  Elizabeth the Wife of john, Son to john Lord Greistoke, and Mary the Wife of Ralph Nevil, a younger Son to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, her Cousins and Heirs; viz. Daughters of Robert, Son to the said Elizabeth, as saith the Inquisition 
l Ibid. ; but mistaken, I think: for by two 
m Rot. Fin. 13 H. 4. m. 14. Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 26.  other Records, she is called one of the Daughters and Heirs of her the said Elizabeth; which is most like to be true: for Robert the Son of Robert Ferrer, by her, was 
n Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 25.  but four years of age in 4 R. 2. so that had he been then living, he could have been but xxxiv years of age.  
¶ ay now come to Thomas Boteler, 
Thomas.  Son and Heir to William Boteler of Wemme, by joan the Daughter of john Lord Sudley, before mentioned.  
This Thomas making 
o Claus 4 R. 2. m. 28.  proof of his age, and doing his Homage 
p Claus 4 R. 2. m. 28.  in 4 R. 2. had Livery 
q Claus 4 R. 2. m. 28.  of the Lands of her Inheritance: and in 13 R. 2. being 
r Rot. Fin. 13 R. 2. m. ●.  then a Knight, had Licence 
s Rot. Fin. 13 R. 2. m. ●.  to travel into France: but departed 
t Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 10.  this Life upon Saturday 20 Sept. 22. R. 2. being at that time seized of the Manor of Su●l●y, in Com. Gl●uc. as also of the Manors of Derset, and Gryve, in Com. Warr. leaving john his Son and Heir xiv years of age.  
Which john 
john.  dying 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  without Issue, Ralph 
Ralph.  his Brother succeeded 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  him in the Inheritance. Who being a Knight 
y Rot. 〈◊〉 6 H. 5 m. 7.  in 6 H. 5. was then 
z Rot. 〈◊〉 6 H. 5 m. 7.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester; and in 9 H. 5. retained 
a Ex autog●. penes Clenc. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France, with xx Men at Arms, and Lx Archers on Horseback. In 2 H. 6. this Ralph had Licence 
b Rot. Franc. 2 H. 6. m. 8.  to travel beyond-Sea; and in 6 H. 6. was again 
c Rot. Franc. 6 H. 6. m. 10.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue to john Duke of Bedford. Moreover, in 8 H. 6. he was 
d Ex autogr. penes Cleric. Pell.  once more retained to serve the King in those Wars of France, with xx Men at Arms, and Lx Archers on Horseback. And, having stood firm to the Lancastrian Interest, in all those sharp Contests betwixt that and the House of York, being in 20 H. 6. Lord Chamberlain 
e Pat. 2● H. 6 p. 1. m. 29.  of the King's Household, was, by Letters Patents 
f Pat. 2● H. 6 p. 1. m. 29. , bearing date upon the tenth day of September, the same year, advanced to the Dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Name of Lord Sudley of Sudley, in Com. Glouc. to hold to himself and the Heirs Males of his Body, with the Fee 
g Pat. 2● H. 6. p. 1. m. 29.  of CC Marks, for the better support of that Dignity, to be Annually received out of the Farm of the County of Lincoln.  
Moreover, upon the seventh of july, the next ensuing year, he was constituted 
h Pat. 21 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  Treasurer of the King's Exchequer; and sent ●mbassador 
* Rot. Franc. 21 H. 6. m. 17. , with Richard Duke of York, and some others, to treat of Peace with the French.  
And in 22 H. 6. in farther remuneration 
i Pat. 22 H. 6. p. 2. m. 2●. Claus. 22 H. 6. m. 18.  of his eminent Services, he had a Grant 
k Pat. 22 H. 6. p. 2. m. 2●. Claus. 22 H. 6. m. 18.  of an Annuity of xl l. per Annum, during his Life, to be received out of the Farms of the Forest of Dene.  
Likewise, holding that great Office of Lord Treasurer of England, in 22 H. 6. he had 
† Ms●●n mag●a Garderoba Regis f. 73 a.  for his Winter-Robe, against Christmas, an Allowance out of the King's Wardrobe, of ten els of fine Cloth, of colour Violet in Grain; and for its Lining, CCC Bellies of Minever.  
In 23 H. 6. he was again sent 
* Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 2. m. 11.  Ambassador (with the Archbishop of York, and others) to treat of Peace with the French. And in 25 H. 6. associated 
l Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 2. m. 37.  with john Viscount Beaumond, in the Governourship of the Isles of jersey, Garnesey, Serke, and Erme, with the Priories-Alien, and all their Possessions in those Islands, to hold during the Minority of Anne the Daughter and Heir to Henry Duke of Warwick.  
In 28 H. 6. he was joined in Commission 
† Rot. Franc. 28 H. 6. m. 8.  with james Earl of Wiltshire, and some others, in the Governourship of the Town and Castle of Calais, the Tower of Rysbanke, and Marches of Calais, for the term of five years: And in 29 H. 6. appointed 
* Rot. Franc. 29 H. 6. m ●.  (with john Lord Stourton) to conduct all those Men at Arms and Archers to Calais, which were then raised for the defence of that Garrison.  
Furthermore, in 36 H. 6. the King acknowledging 
m Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p. 2. m. 1●.  his great Services done to the King his Father, and to himself, in France, and Normandy, from the time of his Youth, gave 
n Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6 p. 2. m. 1●.  him a general Pardon for all Offences whatsoever.  
But, upon the Fall of King Henry the Sixth, the Scene being altered, he excused 
o 〈…〉  himself from coming to Parliamet, by reason 
p 〈…〉  of his Age; and found so much favour, notwithstanding his former Services to the House of Lancaster, that he obtained the King's Letters Patents 
q 〈…〉 , for exempting him from that Service during his Life.  
This Ralph built 
r 〈…〉  the Castle of Sudley, out of the Spoils he got in the Wars of France, as 'twas said 
s 〈…〉 : and with 
t Ibid.  the Price of a Ransom which he obtained there, erected 
u Ibid.  that Tower therein, called Potmares Tower. It is also said 
x Ibid. , That part of the Windows of that Castle were glazed with beryl.  
It is moreover said 
y Ibid , That King Edward the Fourth bearing no good will to this Ralph, by reason he had been so firm an Adherent to King Henry the Sixth, caused him to be attached, and brought up to London: And, that when he was on the way, looking back from an Hill to this Castle, he said, Sudley- Castle, thou art the Traitor, not I And that afterwards, having sold 
z Ibid.  it to King Edward the Fourth, he departed 
a Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 58.  this Life 2 Maii, 13 E. 4. being then seized 
b Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 58.  of the Manors of Forfeld, and Sheref-Lench, in Com. Wigorn. Derset, alias Chepyng-Derset, Gryve, Whitchurch, Welesboorne, Kyngeswode, and Beaudesert, with the Town of Henly, in Com. Warr. leaving 
c Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 58.  Sir john Norbury Knight, and William Belknap Esq his Cousins and next Heirs. Which Sir john Norbury was Son of Sir Henry Norbury Knight, by Elizabeth, one of his Sisters, and William Belknap, of Hamon Belknap Esq by joan the other Sister: The same Sir john Norbury being then xxx years of age, and William Belknap xl. Whose Homage being respited 
d Rot. Fin. 1● E. 4. m. 5. , they had Livery of his Lands, Alice his Widow surviving, who then likewise had an Assignation 
e Claus. 13 E. 4. n. 12.  of her Dowry.   

Lizures.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Fulke 
Fulke.  the Son of William de Lizures confirmed 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 246 b. n. 50.  that grant which had been made by Roger de Stibinton, of all his Tithes, to the Monks of ●horney. And in 5 H. 2. had 
b Rot. Pip. 5 H. 2. Northampt.  the Custody of the Forests of wokingham, Selbeston, and Huntendon.  
By Alice his Wife, Sister 
c Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Northampt. Rot. 3.  of William de Aubervill, he left Issue 
d Ex autogr. penès T●o. Comit●● Elgini●.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir. Which William, in 33 H. 2. upon 
e Rot. Pip. 2● H. 2. Wiltes.  Collection of the Scutage of Galwey, (then paid 
f Rot. Pip. 2● H. 2. Wiltes.  by those Barons who were not in that Expedition) answered xx s. to the Sheriff of Wiltshire: and in 1 R. 1. gave 
g Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Nor●ht.  CC Marks for the Forestership of Northamptonshire. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he bestowed 
h Monast. Ang. ut sup●a, 1017 b. n. ●0.  on the Nuns of De la Pre, juxta Northampton, an yearly Rent of half a Mark, issuing out of the Manor of A●yndon.  
To this William succeeded Geffrey de Lizures 
Geffrey.  
i Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. W●ltes.  his Brother, who in 2 R. 1. gave 
k Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. W●ltes.  seven l. two s. iv d. for Livery of his Lands.  
How it comes to pass, I yet know not: but certain 
l 〈…〉 sub tit. Northamptonse.  it is, That in 12 H. 2. Richard de Lizures 
Richard.  was Forester of Fee in Northamptonshire: for, upon 
m 〈…〉 sub tit. Northamptonse.  that Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter at that time, this Richard certified 
n 〈…〉 sub. tit. Northamptonse. , That he had no other Fees de veteri Feoffamento, nor de novo, but that which Richard de Engaine, his Grandfather, gave to his last Wife in Dowry (who was the Widow of Richard Fitz-Vrse) and at that time held by two of the Aunts of this Richard de Lisures, who performed the Service for it. And farther certified 
† 〈…〉 sub. tit. Northamptonse. , That, being Forester of Fee to the King, he was by his Office obliged to attend him in his Army, well fitted with Horse and Arms, his Horn hanging about his Neck.  
Of this Family was likewise Hugh de Lizures, 
Hugh.  by reason 
o Pat. 14 Jo. m. 1.  of whose Debts to the Exchequer, King john, in the fourteenth year of his Reign, granted 
p Pat. 14 Jo. m. 1.  the Castle of Benifeild (in Com. Northampt.) and all his Lands, with the Stock thereon, unto john de B●ssingburne, for satisfaction of them.   

Kilpec.  
THe first of this Family, of whom I have found mention, is Hugh 
Hugh.  the Son 
a Ms. in bibls. Cotton. Domit. A. 8. f. 160 b.  of William, a Norman. Which Hugh, in Anno 1124. (25 H. 1.) gave 
b Ms. in bibls. Cotton. Domitia A. 8. f. 160 b.  to the Monks of St. Peter's at Gloucester, the Church of St. David at Kilpet (in Com. Heref.) with the Chapel of our Lady within the Castle: Likewise 
c Ms. in bibls. Cotton. Domit. A. 8. f. 160 b.  all the Churches and Chapels of his Patronage, with the Glebe belonging to them; and all manner of Tithes whatsoever.  
To this Hugh succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  who assumed the Surname of Kilpe●, from that Castle of Kilpec, his Principal Seat. Which Henry, in 22 H. 2. paid 
d Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Heref.  C Marks for trespassing in the King's Forests.  
To him succeeded john de Kilpec, 
john.  who in 5 R. 1. gave 
e Rot. Pip. 5 R. 1. Heref.  C l. as his Relief, for the Barony of Purbech: and upon Collection 
f Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Heref.  of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, paid 
g Rot. Pip 6 R. 1. Heref.  xxx l. (viz. two Marks per Scutum.) In 2 joh. he obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 2 Joh. m. 21.  from that King, That neither himself, nor any of his Heirs, should be abridged of the Bailiwick of the Forest of Herefordshire: but in 6 joh. he died 
i Claus. 6. Joh. m. 3. : Whereupon the Custody of his Land and Heir was committed 
k Claus. 6. Joh. m. 3.  to Will. de Cantilupe; julian his Wife then surviving: who, in 7 joh. gave 
l Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Heref.  to the King a Fine of Lx Marks, and one Palfrey, for an Assignation of her Dowry, out of her Husband's Lands in ●oke●ley, and Ferne, where he himself had in his Life-time appointed; and that she might have liberty to marry where she should think fit, excepting the King's Enemies.  
To this john succeeded another Hugh, 
Hugh.  who died 
m Claus. 9 Joh. m. 8.  in 9 joh. or before; leaving Egidia 
n Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Heref.  his Wife surviving; who married 
o Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Heref.  afterwards to William Fitz-Warine: As also two Daughters and Heirs; viz. Isabella, married 
p Claus. 28 H. 3. m. 11. Rot. Fin. 41. H. 3. m. 7.  to William Walerand; and joan, to 
q Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 9  Philip Marmion.   

hay.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, 
Robe●t.  Robert de hay obtained by the Gift 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 594. n. 10.  of that King the Honour of Halnac, in Sussex. This Robert gave 
b Ibid. 969 ●. n. 30.  to the Monks of Essay, in Normandy, the Church of St. Martin at Eudon●ill, and Land of Pippin; as also the Church of our Lady at Ausgo●ill, the Church of St. Martin at Bret●ill, the Tithe of the Mills at Montacute, Breton●ill, and Eudon●ill; the Church of St. Nicholas, at Foliot; the Church of St. Quintin, at Plessey, (all in Normandy:) And in England, the Churches of Bo●gra●e, and Brote●y; as also whatsoever they had in the Churches of ●isum, Bellingen, Subro●, and S●anatone, with their Appurtenances; excepting what the Monks of Cas●leacre had in that Church at Suanatone. Likewise the Church of Ca●●etone, and the whole Tithes of all the Revenues of the Lordships of Bro●ebi, and Felingeham, Risum, Suanatone, Sutton, Hutone, and Scortone; and one Ox-gang of Land at Broteby.  
Also 
c Ibid. n. 40.  at Boxgrave, (in Com. Suss.) two Hides and an half, lying about the Church there, with the Tithes of that whole Parish; and all the Tithes of their Rents at Christmas, in that Parish; with the Tithes of his Woods, for Mast, and Sale. In which Woods he likewise gave to those Monk's Housebote, Firebote, and Mast for their Swine, with Pasturage for all their other cattle. Moreover, he gave them the Church of St. Peter at Haunconette, with the Glebe and Tithes thereto appertaining: also the Church of St. Leodegar, at Honestan, the Church of Budeham, the Church of our Lady at Walborgotone, the Church of our Lady at Berneham, the Church of St. Katherine, situate on the River Thames, the Church of St. George at Banton, the Church of Cade, with the Glebe and Tithes thereto belonging; and likewise all that Measure of Wheat called Cherchet, issuing out of his Lordships, Churches, and Tithes.  
Furthermore, to 
d Ibid. 161 b. n. 40.  the Monks of Tewksbury, the tenth Hide of Aluretone, and Tithes of Ceatol, with the Churches of his Fee: And 
e Ibid. 670 b. n. 60.  to the Monks of Montacute, he gave the Land of Adeling. He was 
f Ibid. 629 b. n. 30.  also a Benefactor to the Monks of Castle-acre, in Com. Norff.  
And having been so munificent to that great Abbey of Essay, before-specified, he procured 
g Ibid. 596 b. n. 10.  three Monks of that Covent to be settled at Borgr●be, in Sussex; which thenceforth became a Cell 
h Ibid.  to that Foreign Monastery. Whereupon he added 
i Ibid.  all the rest of his Lands in Borgrabe, so that they then were Owners 
k Ibid.  of the whole Town.  
This Robert de hay left Issue two Sons, viz. Richard 
l Ibid. 629 ●. 37. , and Ralph; also one Daughter, called Cecilie 
m Ibid. 594. n. 20. , whom he gave in Marriage 
n Ibid. 594. n. 20.  to Roger de St. john. Of these two Sons, Ralph the younger, being 
o Rad. de Diceto 524. n. 20.  in that Rebellion with the Earl of Chester, and others, on the Part of young Henry (the King's Son) was taken Prisoner 
p Rad. de Diceto 524. n. 20.  at Dol, in Britanny, in 19 H. 2. Howbeit, before the end of that year, being got at liberty, and receiving encouragement 
q Ibid. 575. n. 60.  from Philip Earl of Flanders, who promised 
r Ibid. 575. n. 60.  them Assistance, he came 
s Ibid. 575. n. 60.  to Witsand: But those of his Party there being totally quelled, he returned 
t Ibid. 578. n. 10.  back, being then General 
u Ibid. 578. n. 10.  of the Forces for the same young Henry.  
I now come to Richard his elder Brother.  
This Richard, 
Richard.  in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
x Lib. rub. in ●cac. Linc.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be in number eleven, and four de novo; as also that he held five more in his own D●mesne: and in 14 H. 2. paid 
y Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  x l. xiv s. iv d. for his Fees de veteri Feoffamento, upon Collection of that Aid; and liv s. iv d. for those de novo.  
Moreover, with Ralph his Brother, he was Founder 
z Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 969 b. n. ●0.  of the Abbey of B●rlinge, in Com. Linc. and gave 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 969 b. n. ●0.  to the Monks of Essay, in Normandy, the Tithes of his Corn and Oats at Brettebill, as also 
b Ibid. 970 b.  the Church of Waringbet.  
He likewise gave 
c Ibid. 1015. n. 20.  to the Monks of Blancland, in Normandy, his Lordship of Camering●am, in Com. Linc. Whereupon those Monks sending part of their Covent thither, made it a Cell 
d Ibid. 1015. n. 20.  to that Foreign Monastery.  
And having married 
e Rot. de Dominabus, etc. ●it. Li●c.  Maude the Daughter of William de Vernun, departed 
f Ibid.  this Life before the thirty second year of King Henry the Second Reign, leaving her surviving, with the Lordship of Suanton for her Dowry 
g Ibid. ; as also three Daughters, his Heirs, viz. 
h Ibid.  Nichola Wife of Gerard de Camvill, ... of Richard de Humet, and ... of William de Rolt●s.  
Which Nichola, being an eminet Woman in her days, and stoutly adhering to King john, in the time of those Troubles which he had with his Barons, in the seventeenth year of his Reign obtained a Grant 
i Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  from him, of all the Lands of William de Huntingfeild, in Lincolnshire; as also 
k Ibid.  of the Town of Torkesey, in that County, to hold during the King's Pleasure: being likewise made Governess 
l Pat. 17 Jo● m. 8.  of Framton-Castle, part of 
m Pat. 17 Jo● m. 8.  the Possessions of the same William de Huntingfeild, then in Arms against the King. And in 18 Joh. had the Shrievalty of Lincolnshire committed 
n Pat. 18 Jo. m. 2.  to her trust, Philip de Marc being constituted 
o Pat. 18 Jo. m. 2.  her Assistant therein. Which Office she also held 
p Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 14.  in 1 H. 3. Geffrey de Cerland being then her Substitute 
q Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 14. . And the same year obtained from that King a Confirmation 
r Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 12.  of all William de Huntingfeild's Lands in that County, so granted to her by King john, as hath been already observed.  
Moreover, she then procured Livery 
s Ibid. m. 2●.  to be made unto her, and to Richard de Camvill her Son, of the Manors of Cherleton, and Henxterugge, whereof they had been dispossessed 
t Ibid. m. 2●.  by Hubert de Burgh, Justice of England. And in 2 H. 3. was again constituted 
u Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 11.  Sheriffess of Lincolnshire, as also Governess 
x Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 11.  of the City and Castle of Lincoln. And, for her support in keeping that Castle, had the Lordship of Munden assigned 
y Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 7.  unto her, then in the King's hands by the death of Girard de Furnivall; Falkase de Breant being then appointed 
z Pat. ● H. 3. m. 2.  to assist her in the defence thereof.   

bolers.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Baldwin de bolers had 
a Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 9 H. 3. Rot. 3. in dorso.  the Honour of Montgomeri given to him by that King, with 
b Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 9 H. 3. Rot. 3. in dorso.  Sibyl de Faleise his Niece.  
In 12 H. 2. upon 
c Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit. Northampton.  levying the Aid for Marriage of the King's Daughter, this Baldwin certified 
d Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit. Northampton. , that he held five Knights Fees of the Honour of Wardon.  
To him succeeded Robert de Buslers, who in 6 R. 1. attended 
e Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  that King in his Expedition into Normandy. This Robert, with Hamon Fitz-Hamon, gave 
f Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Ebo●.  CCC Marks Fine to the King for their purparty of the Lands of William Trusbut, and Robert his Brother; and departed 
g Rot. Pip. 5 Jo. Linc. Cart. 5 Joh. a. 162.  this Life in 5 joh. Whereupon Hilaria his Wife gave 
h Rot. Pip. 5 Jo. Linc. Cart. 5 Joh. a. 162.  CCC Marks, and one Palfrey, that she might not be distreyned to marry again.  
To whom succeeded Baldwin, his Brother 
i Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. 〈◊〉. lop.  and Heir. Which Baldwin paid 
k Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. 〈◊〉. lop.  C l. for his Relief; and died in 9 joh. without Issue, as it seems: for William de Curtenai paying 
l Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Essex. Hert●.  CCCC Marks Fine, had Livery 
m Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Essex. Hert●.  of his Lands.   

Bidun.  
IN the time of King Henry the First, Halenad de Bidun, 
Halenad.  for 
a Ex ●●togr. in bibl. Ha●ton.  the health of the Soul of that King, as also for the health of his own, and his Wife's Soul, gave 
b Ex ●●togr. in bibl. Ha●ton.  the Church of Warlinton, and one Yard-land of his Demesn there, to the Canons of Osney; and likewise 
c Ex ●●togr. in bibl. Ha●ton.  his Mill at Sobeford: and left Issue a Daughter, called Amicia, married 
d Rot. de Domina●●, etc. 〈◊〉.  to ... Limefi, who was 
e Rot. de Domina●●, etc. 〈◊〉.  Lx years of age in 32 H. 2.  
To this Halenad, succeeded john de Bidun, 
john.  who, in 12 H. 2. upon 
f 〈…〉 sub tit. Northamptonsh.  the Aid then assessed for Marrying of Maud the King's Daughter, certified 
g 〈…〉 sub tit. Northamptonsh.  his Knight's Fees to be in number five and an half. Which john founded 
h Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 613 a. n. 10.  the Priory of Lavendene, in Com. Buck. and departing 
i Esc. 39 H. 3. n. 10. 〈◊〉.  this Life without Issue, his five Sisters (whose Names were not 
k Esc. 39 H. 3. n. 10. 〈◊〉.  known to the Jurors, upon taking the Inquisition, after his Death) became his Heirs 
l Esc. 39 H. 3. n. 10. 〈◊〉. ; unto whom his whole Barony descended 
m Esc. 39 H. 3. n. 10. 〈◊〉. .   

marshal.  
THe first mention I find of this Name and Family, is in the time of King Henry the First: Where it appears 
a Cart. 1 Joh. p. a. m. 12. n. 85 , That Robert de Venoiz, and William de Hastings, Impleaded Gilbert marshal, 
Gilbert.  and john his Son, for the Office of marshal to the King; but without Success.  
Which john, 
john 1.  also Surnamed marshal, was in 6 Steph. with Robert Earl of Gloucester, and the rest, who then stood for Maud the Empress, at 
b Ge●ta Regi● Steph. 9●6 B.  that fatal Siege of Winchester-Castle, where they were all miserably routed 
c Ge●ta Regi● Steph. 9●6 B.  by the King's Forces.  
In 2 H. 2. he had 
* Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. 〈◊〉.  Lands of great value, lying in Westcumbe, Merleberge, and Ceriel, in Com. Wiltes. given 
† Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. 〈◊〉.  to him by King Henry: And in 10 H. 2. being 
d M. Paris. 102 a. n. ●0.  the King's Marshal, upon that Difference betwixt the King and Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury, laid Claim 
e M. Paris. 102 a. n. ●0.  for the King to one of that Archbishop's Manors, which had been long enjoyed by his Predecessors.  
To this john, 
john. 1.  succeeded john his Son and Heir; unto whom King Henry the Second confirmed 
* Ex autogr. penès W. le 〈◊〉 eq. aur. Cl.  his Office of Marshal, and all his Lands which he held of him, both in England, and elsewhere. Which john, in 12 H. 2. gave 
f Rot. Pip. 12 W. 2. Wiltes.  C l. for Livery of all his Father's Lands lying in Wiltshire. This john, at the Solemn Coronation of King Richard the First, bore 
g R. Hoved. 〈◊〉 a. n. 30.  the great gilt Spurs. Soon after which, (viz. 11 Nou. the same year) he obtained a Grant 
h Cart. antiq. W. n. 9  of the Manor of Boseham, in Com. Suss. with the Lestage and Hundred, in Fee-farm; paying xlii l. yearly to the Exchequer, upon the Feast of St. Michael: As also 
i Ibid. n. 84.  the Lordships of Western and Bedewin, with the Hundred of Be●ewin, paying 
* Ibid. n. 84.  xxx l. yearly to the King's Exchequer, at the Feast of St. Michael. But this john died in that King's time, without Issue, as it seems: For, in 1 joh. William marshal Earl of Pembroke, his Brother 
k Cart. 1 Joh. m. 12. n. 80.  and Heir, had the like Grant 
l Cart 1 Joh. m. 12. n. 80.  (or rather Confirmation) of that Lordship of Boseham, with the Lestage and Hundred, to hold in Fee-farm, as abovesaid: (Of which William I shall speak farther in due place.) So likewise of 
† Ibid. n. 84.  the Lordships of Westebe and Bedewin.  
¶ I come now to another john, 
john.  Nephew 
m Cart. 5 Joh. n. 124.  to William Martial Earl of Pembroke. In 4 joh. the King gave 
n Rot. Norm. 4 Joh. m. 1.  to this john all the Lands which the Earl of Eureux had in England; excepting the Manor of Merlaw, then forfeited, by reason of the Rebellion of that Earl: as also 
o Ibid.  all the Lands of Hugh de Gornay, lying in the Counties of Norff. and Suff. whereof he the said Hugh was possessed when he deserted that King: And in 5 joh. gave 
p Cart. 5 Joh. n. 124.  unto him Kanlee and Castre, with the Appurtenances; as also all the Lands in Norfolk and Suffolk of Hugh de Gornai, and of Hugh de Ayer, in Com. Norff. to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees.  
In 9 joh. this john obtained a Grant 
q Cart. 9 Joh. m. 32.  in Fee of the Office of Marshal of Ireland; as also of the Cantred wherein the Town of Kylemen is situate; to hold by the Service of five Knights Fees: And in 13 joh. upon 
r Rot. Pip. 13 J●h No●ff. & Suff.  Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, had a special Discharge 
s Rot. Pip. 13 J●h No●ff. & Suff.  for seventeen Knights Fees and an half, having then married 
t Rot. Pip. 13 J●h No●ff. & Suff.  one of the Daughters and Heirs to Hubert de Rye. In 15 joh. he was constituted 
u Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 5.  Guardian of the Marches of Wales, as also Sheriff of Lincolnshire; and likewise Governor 
x Ibid. m. 11.  of the Castles of Blancminster (now Oswestre) and Schrawarden, in Com. Salop.  
In this fifteenth year of King john he obtained from the King a Grant 
y Claus. 15. Joh. p. 2. m. 5.  of the Manor of Hengham, in Com. Norff. part of the Possessions of Cardo de Freshanvill, with the Hundred, for his Support in the King's Service; as also 
z Claus. 16 Joh. m. 11.  the Advowson of the Church: and in 16 joh. executed the Sheriff's Office 
a Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Linc.  for Lincolnshire, for three parts of that year. So likewise in 
b Rot. Pip. 17 Joh. Linc.  17 joh. In which year he was associated 
c Pat. 17 Jo. m. 22.  with john Fitz-Robert, in the Sheriffalty of the Counties of Norff. and Suff. as also 
d Pat. 17 Jo. m. 22.  in the Custody of the Castles of Norwich and Oxford; and likewise made Governor 
e Pat. 17 Joh. m. 18.  of the Castle of Dorchester. Moreover, he had, the same year, Livery 
f Pat. 17 Joh. m. 15.  of the Office of Marshal of Ireland, and whatsoever did appertain thereto, throughout that whole Realm; so that he should appoint a Knight, to execute the same sufficiently. And standing firm 
g M. Paris. 255. l. 13. & l. 48.  to the King in those Times of his great Contest with the Rebellious Barons, he was made Sheriff 
h Pat. 18. Joh. m. 4.  of Worcestershire, and Governor 
i Pat. 18. Joh. m. 4.  of the Castle of Worcester; being also one of the those who marched 
k M. Paris. 274. n. 30.  into the North, with that King, to waste the Lands of those Barons there.  
Furthermore, he then received Command 
l Pat. 18 Joh. m. 8.  to demolish the Castle of Stoke- Curci, in Com. Somerset. or to fortify it, if he should deem it more expedient: and was likewise appointed 
m Ibid. m. 4. , in case Lewes of France (then called in by the Rebellious Barons) should approach the City of Worcester, to besiege the Castle there, if the Siege could not be raised without an Army, that he should not put himself into the Castle, except it were so well Manned, as that he might hold it out with Honour. And in 1. H. 3. when 
n M. Pa●●● 293. n. 10.  the Barons made Head on the behalf of Lewes, he was employed 
o M. Pa●●● 293. n. 10.  with Philip de Albini, in looking to the Cinque-Ports, and of other the Seacoasts, for prevention of the French from Landing any Forces there for their Aid.  
He was the same year also made Sheriff 
p Pat. 1. H 3. m. 10.  of Hantshire; and Governor 
q Ibid. m. 9  of the Devises-Castle, in Com. Wiltes. having a Grant 
r Ibid. m. 11.  of all the Lands of William de St. john (then in Arms with the Barons) for his better Support in the King's Service. And some years after this, viz. in 10 H. 3. upon 
s M Patis. 328. n. 30.  that Demand made by Otto the Pope's Legate (in the Great Council then held at Westminster, for Supply of his Holinesses Necessities) of two prebend's in every Cathedral, and of a certain Portion out of every Monastery; whereunto 
t M Patis. 328. n. 30.  the Prelates gave no sufficient Answer: coming 
u M Patis. 328. n. 30.  thither, with some other Messengers, from the King (who then lay sick 
x M Patis. 328. n. 30.  at Merleberge) he straight forbade 
y M Patis. 328. n. 30.  them to subject their Lay-Fees to the Church of Rome, whereby the King might be deprived of the Services due to him for them.  
In 14 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Kery, he answered 
z 〈…〉  xxxv Marks for the moiety of the Fees of Hubert de Rye. To the Canons of Walsingham, in Com. Norff. he gave 
a 〈…〉  the Advowson of the Church of Tymelthorp: Also to 
b 〈…〉  the Knight's Templars, one Hide of Land in Roele. And, having married 
c 〈…〉  Aliva the Sister 
d 〈…〉  and Heir to Isabella de Cr●ssi, departed 
e 〈…〉  this Life in 19 H. 3. leaving Issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who doing his Homage, and giving Security for his Relief, had Livery 
f 〈…〉  of his Lands, viz. of the Manor of Haselbergh, in Com. Somerset Hengham,. and Folsham, in Com. Norff. and Norton, in Com. Northampt.  
Which john died 
g Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 8.  in 27 H. 3. Whereupon William 
William.  his Son and Heir had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 8.  of his Inheritance. Of which William, all I have seen, is, That 
i Pat. 50 H. ●. m. 13.  in 49 H. 3. he took part with the Rebellious Barons, and died 
k Pat. 50 H. ●. m. 13.  at that time; leaving two Sons, viz. 
l Pat. 50 H. ●. m. 13.  john 
john.  and William, then under Age; who, in 50 H. 3. through 
m Ibid.  the Mediation of William de Say, obtained the King's Pardon 
n Ibid.  for their Father's Transgression, and had permissions 
o Ibid.  to enjoy his Lands, with what other Possessions they had by the Gift of Aliva their Grandmother, or any other.  
This last-mentioned john died 
p Esc. 11 E. ●. n. 27.  in 12 E. 1. being then seized 
q Esc. 11 E. ●. n. 27.  of two Parts of the Manor of Messingham, in Com. Linc. (the third Part thereof being held then in Dower by the Wife of David Son of Gryffin) as also of the Manor of As●ekeb●, in the same County; Hokering, the Head of the Barony of Rye, Buxton, Swanton, Bantham, Folesham, with the Advowson of the Church; Hengham, and the Advowson of the Church of Binetre, all in Com. Norff. leaving William 
William.  his Son 
r Ibid.  and Heir than five years of Age.  
Which William, in 34 E. 1. was 
s Rot. Protect. 34F. 1. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland; and had Summons 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons, from the second to the seventh year of King Edward the Second Reign, inclusive; and departed 
u Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 1.  this Life about that time, leaving Issue john, 
john.  who in 7 E. 2. attended 
x Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m 1.  Queen Isabella into Scotland; and the next year following, doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 23.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Norff. and Linc. But died 
z Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 79.  in 10 E. 2. being seis●d 
a Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 79.  of the Manor of Assakby, in Com. Linc. Hokering, and Buxton, in Com. Norff. held of the King in Capite, by Barony, as of the Barony of Rye; as also of the Manor of Hengham, in the same County: leaving Hawise his Sister and Heir, than the Wife of Robert de Morle, fifteen years of age, (Which Robert doing his Fealty 
b Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 10.  the same year, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 10.  of the Lands of her Inheritance:) and Ela his Wife surviving, who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
d Claus. 10 ●. 2. in dors. m. 22.  of the Manors of 〈◊〉 and H●ngham, and the third part of certain Lands in Aslakby, Anthorpe, Greyby, Milnthorpe, Leighton, and Kirkby; paying 
e Claus. 10 ●. 2. in dors. m. 22.  nineteen l. yearly to the before-specified Robert and Hawise, out of the Manor of Hengham. Which Ela afterwards became the Wife 
f Pat. 1. E. 3. P. 2. m. S.  of Robert Fitz-Payn.  
¶ ay now come to William marshal, Brother 
† Rot. Pip. 27 H. ●. Norff. & Suff.  and Heir to that john, who died in the time of King Richard the First, as hath been already observed.  
The first mention I find of this William, is in 28 H. 2. at 
g R. Hoved. 354 a.  which time young Henry (who had behaved 
h R. Hoved 354 a.  himself rebelliously towards the King his Father, lying 
i R. Hoved. 354 a.  on his Deathbed with great Penitence, and thereupon receiving Absolution 
k R. Hoved. 354 a.  from the Bishops there present) delivered 
l R. Hoved 354 a.  to him his Cross, as his most familiar 
m R. Hoved. 354 a.  Friend, to carry to Jerusalem.  
This William 
William.  obtained 
f V●de●s Seld. Tit. of Honour, p 677. Jorevall. 1155. n. 10. R Hoved. ●73 b. n. 30.  from King Ric. 1. (upon 
g V●de●s Seld. Tit. of Honour, p 677. Jorevall. 1155. n. 10. R Hoved. ●73 b. n. 30.  his first coming into En●land, after the Death of his Father King H. 2.) Isabella the Daughter and Heir to Richard Earl of Strigul, in Marriage, together with that 
h V●de●s Seld. Tit. of Honour, p 677. Jorevall. 1155. n. 10. R Hoved. ●73 b. n. 30.  Earldom: And being thus advanced to that Honour, bore 
i Ibid. 374 a. n. 30.  the Royal Sceptre of Gold, with the Cross on the Head of it, at the solemn Coronation of that King.  
Moreover, soon after this, King Richard (purposing a Journey to the Holy-land) having constituted 
k Ibid. 375. b. n. 20.  Hugh Bishop of Durham, and William Earl of Albemarle, Chief Justices of England (amongst others) as Assistants in the Government, he assigned 
l Ibid. 375. b. n. 20.  this Earl for one; and at the same time made 
m Ibid. n. 40.  Henry marshal, his Brother, Dean of York (who afterwards was 
n Lel. coll. vol. ●. 357.  Bishop of Exeter.) Shortly after which, upon that Agreement 
o R. Hoved. 376. n. 40.  made betwixt King Richard and the King of France, for their joint engaging in that Holy War (which was concluded 
p R. Hoved 376. n. 40.  on, in a great Council held at London, with the Ambassadors of the King of France) this Earl William was one of those who by Oath 
q R. Hoved. 376. n. 40.  undertook for King Richard's Performance of what was then agreed on; viz. 
r R. Hoved. 376. n. 40.  to meet at Uiseliac, in the Clause of Easter next ensuing, and thence to go forwards on that Journey.  
Furthermore, in 2 R. 1. upon 
s Ibid. 393 b. n. 30.  the Reconciliation of that great Contest which was betwixt john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) and William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely (than Chancellor of England, and left Principal Governor of this Realm in King Richard's absence) the Custody of Notingham-Castle was committed 
t Ibid. 393. b. n. 30.  to this William. But that Accord not 
u Ibid. 40● b. n. 30.  being observed on each part, the Chancellor procured the Pope's Excommunication 
x Ibid. 40● b. n. 30.  against those who favoured the Earl of Moreton; amongst which, this Earl William was 
y Ibid. 40● b. n. 30.  one: Who thereupon (being sensible of the danger which might ensue by these Differences) went 
z Jo●e●all. 1194. n. 30, & 40. Rad de Dicet● 〈◊〉 n. 1●, & 20.  to the King (then in Sicily, on his Journey:) for it appears, 
a Jo●e●all. 1194. n. 30, & 40. Rad de Dicet● 〈◊〉, n. 1●, & 20. , that the King thereupon sent the Archbishop of Rouen over into England (who had Wintered with him) giving command 
b Jo●e●all. 1194. n. 30, & 40. Rad de Dicet● 〈◊〉, n. 1●, & 20.  by his Letters, That in case those things which had been reported to him of the Chancellour's Insolences, were true, he should be substituted Vicegerent in his stead: as also that 
c Jo●e●all. 1194. n. 30, & 40. Rad de Dicet● 〈◊〉. n. 1●, & 20.  this Earl, and Geffrey Fitz-Piers, should be associated to him, for their Assistance in that great Trust. But when he came into England, he durst 
d Jo●e●all. 1194. n. 30, & 40. Rad de Dicet● 〈◊〉, n. 1●, & 20.  not deliver those his Letters to the Chancellor.  
In 2 R. 1. this Earl William gave 
e Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Gouc.  a Fine of two thousand Marks to the King, for the moiety of the Lands of Walter Giffard, sometime Earl of Buckingham: And thereupon obtained a Grant 
† Cart. antiq. S. n. 24. , together with Richard de Clare Earl of Hertford, of all the Lands of that Earl, both in England and Normandy; of which the said Richard de Clare was to have the Chief Seat in England, and this William, and▪ Isabella his Wife (Daughter and Heir to Richard Earl of Strigul) the Head or Chief Seat in Normandy: all the Residue, both in England and Normandy, to be equally divided betwixt them. And being the same year, viz. 2 R. 1. constituted 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Lanc.  Sheriff of Lincolnshire, continued 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Lanc.  in that Employment till 6 R. 1. inclusive; in which sixth year he was 
h Rot. Pip. 6. R. 1. Essex & Hertf.  in that Expedition then made into Normandy; and likewise constituted 
i Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Suss.  Sheriff of Sussex, which Office he held 
k Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Suss.  during the whole Reign of King Richard.  
The next mention I meet with, of him, is upon the Death of King Richard; john Earl of Moreton (who succeeded in the Throne) then sending 
l M. Paris. p. 196 n. 20. R. Hoved. 450. n. 40.  him out of Normandy, with Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, to keep all in peace there, till his coming over hither. Whereupon they appointed 
m M. Paris. p. 196. n. 30. R. Hoved. 450. n. 40.  those of the Nobility, and others, of whom they most doubted, to meet at Northampton, and take their Oaths of Fidelity to john: In the first year of whose Reign, being made Sheriff, 
n Rot. Pip. 1 J●h. Glouc.  of Gloucestershire, and again of 
o Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Suss.  Sussex, he obtained from that King a Grant 
p Cart. 1 Joh. m. 12.  of the Manor of Boseham, with the Lestage and Hundred, in Fee-farm, rendering xlii l. yearly to the Exchequer: As also a Confirmation 
q Cart. 1 Joh. m. 12.  of the moiety of all the Lands of Earl Giffard, both in England, and Normandy, to hold in Capite: And the next year following, a Grant 
r Cart. 2 Joh. n. 26.  of the Patronage of the Abbey of Nutlley (in his Fee, as of Earl Giffard's Inheritance.)  
Of Gloucestershire he continued 
s Rot. Pip. de iis. Comitat.  Sheriff till the eighth year of that King's Reign; and of Sussex, till 
t Rot. Pip. de iisd. Comitat.  the sixth, inclusive. In 5 joh. he had a Grant 
u Cart. 5 Joh. n. 66.  of Goderich-Castle, in Com. Heref. to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees: And the same year, taking to Wife Alice the Daughter of Baldwine de Betun Earl of Albemarle, had 
x Cart. 5 Joh. n. ●53.  with her in Marriage the Lordships of Braborne, Sutt●n, and Kemesting, in Kent; Luton, in Com. Bedf. Rolesham, in Com. Norff. Wanting, in Com. Berks. Severne- Stoke, in Com. Wigorn. and Norton, in Com. Northampt. to hold to them and their Heirs.  
In 6 joh. he obtained a Grant 
y Claus. 6 Joh. ●. 17.  from the King of all the Lands of William Martell, in Com. Somerset. And the same year, by his Deed, 
z Ex Chron. D. Victoris Episc. Turon. in Regist. regio Paris. n. 136.  bearing date at Lyseaux, in Normandy, in the Month of May, granted to the King of France the Castles of Orbec, to place Soldiers therein, or otherwise, as that King should think fit: And also to Osbert de Roveray, the Castles of Longebille, and Moulliners, to be delivered over to the same King; upon condition, that, if before the midst of that Month of May, he should repair to him, and perform his Homage for the same, than they should be rendered back to him again: for which Respite he gave 
† Ibid.  five hundred Marks of Silver.  
In 9 joh. he obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 9 Joh. ●. 17.  of the whole Province of Lemste●, in Ireland, to hold by the Service of an hundred Knights Fees; excepting to the King the pleas of the Crown. Upon Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, in 13 joh. he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Glouc.  Lxv l. x s. for Lxv Knights Fees and an half, belonging to the Honour of S●●igul; and xl s. for two Knights Fees, of Goderich-Castle. In 14 joh. he received a special Precept 
c Pat. 14 Joh. m. 3.  from the King, to perform Fealty to Henry his Son; saving 
d Pat. 14 Joh. m. 3.  his Allegiance to King john himself, during his Life. And in 15 joh. gave 
e Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 8. Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 5.  a thousand Marks for Livery of the Castle of Haverford, which Robert Fitz-Richard held of his Free.  
The same year he was made 
f Pat. 15 Joh. n. 4.  Governor of the Castles of Kaermerden, Cardigan, and Goher. And in Anno 1214. (16 joh.) with Nicholas the Pope's Legate, was constituted 
g M Paris. 249. ●. ●.  a Commissioner by the King (then in Poictou) for making Restitution of what had been taken from his Subjects of this Realm, by reason of the late Interdict. Also the same year (the Rebellious Barons then 
h Pat. 16 Jo. p. 1. m. 17.  breaking out into Hostility) he was entrusted 
i Pat. 16 Jo. p. 1. m. 17. , with William Earl Warren, and others, for giving Safe-conduct to all such who should come to the Court at Northampton, to implore Pardon for their Transgressions.  
And the next year following, when 
a M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20, & 30.  the Barons met at Brackley, in an Hostile Equipage, under colour of asserting the Laws of the Land, and Liberties of the Subject, he was sent 
b M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30.  to them by the King (with the Archbishop of Canterbury) to inquire what Laws and what Liberties they were, which they so challenged: By whom they returned a Schedule, 
c M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30. , containing their particular Demands, with this Message; viz. 
d M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30.  That if he would not ratify them, they would then compel him thereto, by the seizure of all his Lands and Castles. Which the King refusing, 
e M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30.  with great indignation, they immediately formed 
f M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30.  an Army, whereof they constituted 
g M. Paris. 254. n. 10, 20 & 30.  Robert Fitz-Walter the General, giving him the Title of Mareschallus Excercitus Dei & Ecclesiae, Marshal of the Army for God and the Church.  
Moreover, being 
k Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 107 a.  a Person of great Power and Prudence, upon the death of King john, he convened 
l Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 107 a.  many of the Earls and Barons, and setting young Henry in the midst of them, said, 
m Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl Med. 20 f. 107 a.  Behold your King, etc. Whereupon they appointed 
n Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. Med. 20 f. 107 a.  a day for his Coronation. And, having stood firm to King john in his greatest Distresses, approved himself no less faithful to that his Son, notwithstanding all the powerful Endeavours of the Rebellious Barons, for advancing of Lewes, Son to the King of France, unto the Royal Throne; being 
o M. Paris. in anno 1216. p. 289. n. 10.  the chiefest Person in setting the Crown upon King Henry's Head, and constituted 
p Ibid. n. 40.  his Guardian, by the rest of the Loyal Nobility. Whereupon he sent 
q Ibid.  his Letters to all the Sheriffs, and Governors of Castles, throughout the Realm, requiring their Obedience, with promise of large Rewards: and, amongst others, reduced 
r Ibid. p. 292. n. 50.  his own Son, (who had been in Arms with those Barons) which much weakened 
s Ibid. p. 292. n. 50.  the other Party.  
And when he saw 
t Ibid. 293. n. 30.  that those Rebellious Lords endeavoured still to set up Lewes, and to that end held 
u Ibid. 293. n. 30.  many Places of strength on his behalf, he forthwith raised 
x Ibid. 293. n. 30.  a powerful Army, and laid Siege 
y Ibid. 293. n. 30.  to the Castle of Mountsor●el, in Com. Leic. (one of their strongest Holds.) But, hearing 
z Ibid. n. 50.  that Lewes was advanced from London with a mighty Army, left that Siege, and marched 
a Ibid. p. 294. n. 30.  first to Nottingham, and thence 
b Ibid. p. 294. n. 30.  to Newarke, purposing 
c Ibid. p. 294. n. 30.  to raise the Siege of Lincoln (of which Castle the Rebels expected in a short time to be Masters:) to which end, he took 
d Ibid. n. 40.  what Forces might well be spared out of all the King's Garrisons in the adjacent Countries. And having stayed 
e Ibid. 295.  at Newarke for three days, upon Friday in Whitsunweek he came 
f Ibid. 295.  to Lincoln accordingly: Where encountering 
g Ibid. n. 40.  with his Adversaries, after a sharp Conflict, he utterly vanquished 
h Ibid. n. 40.  them. In which Battle many were slain 
i Ibid. n. 40. , and more made 
k Ibid. n. 40.  Prisoners.  
Whence speedily marching to London, he beleaguered 
l Ibid. 298. n. 20. & 299.  that great City, both by Land and Water, so that Provisions of Victual could not 
m Ibid. 298. n. 20. & 299.  be brought to it. Whereupon, through his skilful Conduct, and singular Prudence, Peace 
n Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  was forthwith wrought with the adverse Party.  
This was about the beginning of the second year of King Henry the Third's Reign; in which he executed 
o Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. E●●ex & Hertf.  the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Essex and Hertford, for three parts of that year, and for 
p Rot. Pip. 3. H. ●. Essex & Hertf.  half the third year. But now, being grown an aged Man, and his Death near approaching, I shall take notice of his Works of Piety.  
Whereof the first and chiefest I find mention, is, That, for 
q Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 300. b. n. 40.  the health of the Souls of King Henry the Second, and of King Henry (the Younger) his Son, whom he calls 
r Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 300. b. n. 40.  his Lord; as also for 
s Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 300. b. n. 40.  the Soul of King Richard the First, and for 
t Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 300. b. n. 40.  the health of his own Soul, and Soul of Isabella his Wife, and all his Ancestors, he Founded 
u Monast. Anglic. vol. 2. 300. b. n. 40.  the Priory of Kertmele, in Com. Lanc. and conferred 
x Ibid. 301. a. n. 20.  upon the Canons of that House, all the Liberties and Privileges as Tongue could express, or Heart devise.  
Next, That he gave 
y Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 11●. b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Gloucester, in pure Alms, his Mill at Castle- Goderich, with the Suit thereto; as also 
z Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 11●. b. n. 10.  the Suit of the whole Town of Hunston.  
Likewise, That for 
a Ibid. 510. a. n. 50.  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Isabella his Wife, he gave 
b Ibid. 510 a. n. 50.  to the Monks of Pembroke the Tithe of his Mills of Pembroke, Tynbeh, and Castle- Martin. Furthermore, To 
c Ex Rot. penès Dec. & Can. Eccl. Chr●sti Oxon. m. 4.  the Chapel of our Lady at Caversham he gave all that Place which the Canons of Nutley had built upon, for themselves, near the Gate thereof; as also 
d Ibid. m. 3.  xv Acres of Land there, lying Westwards from the Church.  
To the Canons of Bradenstoke, in Com. Wiltes. he gave 
e Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 209 a. l. 3.  the Church of Esto●e. To the Knight's Templars, the Advowson 
f Ibid. 545 a. n. 20.  of the Church of Spene, for an yearly Pension of five Marks, to be paid to the preceptory of Saunford, as also 
g Ibid. 549 b. n. 60.  the Church of Castelan-Emlyn, with Lxxx Acres of Land there, in Echirmanhir. To 
h Ms. Oxon. in bibls. ●odl. [Di●b.] n. 11. 174 b.  the Monks of Stanley, in Com. Wiltes. a certain Place in Ireland, called St. Saviour's; whereupon part of that Covent removed thither. And began 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 1033 a. n. 4●, & 50.  the Foundation of an Abbey of Cistertian Monks, in the Land of Dowysken, in the same Realm of Ireland; which Isabella his Wife, and Geffrey Fitz-Robert his Steward, according 
k 〈…〉  to the appointment of his last Will and Testament, perfected 
l 〈…〉 . This is it which is by some 
a 〈…〉  called Tinterne (in regard it was propagated from that of Tinterne in Wales:) and by others 
b 〈…〉  de Voto, by reason of a Vow he had made, when he was in great peril at Sea.  
He likewise Founded 
c Ibid. p. 155.  the Priory of Canons of St. Augustine, at Kilkenny, in Ireland: As also 
d Ibid. p. 〈◊〉  that at Kilrush, which was a Cell 
e Ibid. p. 〈◊〉  to Kartmele, in Lancashire; and that 
f Ibid. 151.  for Knights-Hospitallers, at Legh-Garmon, in the County of Wexford.  
Moreover, he granted 
m Ibid. 524 b. n. 10.  divers Liberties and Privileges to the Burrow of Baudac, in Com. Bedf. (formerly given 
n Ibid. 524 b. n. 10.  to the Knight's Templars by his Noble Ancestor Gilbert Stro●gbow, sometime Earl of Pembroke) and gave 
o Ibid. 524 b. n. 10.  unto them the Mill of Radewelleshebed, with two Husbandmen in that Town. And, having by his last Will and Testament constituted 
p Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 10.  the Abbot of St. Augustine's, at Bristol, and Henry Fitz-Gerald his Executors, to whom he assigned 
q Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 10.  his Manor of Caversham (near Reading) till certain of his Debts were paid, he departed 
r Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  this Life at Caversham, in An. 1219. (3. H. 3.) Whereupon his Body, being thence carried to Reading, was received 
s Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  with solemn Procession, by the Monks of that Abbey, and placed 
t Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  in their Choir, whilst Mass was solemnly celebrated for him: Afterwards, to 
u Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  Westminster, and Mass celebrated 
x Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  there: Thence 
y Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a.  to the New Temple, where, on the morrow 
z Ms. Oxon. in babble. Bodl. ut supra 181. a. , it was solemnly Interred, viz. 
a M. Paris. P. 304.  on Ascension-day, being 27 Cal. Apr. with this epitaph 
b M. Paris. p. 304. : 
Sum qui Saturnum sibi sensit Hibernia; solemn  
Anglia; Mercurium Normannia; Gallia Martem.  For he had been, as Matth. Paris. observes, 
c Ibid. n. 1●.  a severe Tamer of the Irish, a great Favourer of the English, achieved much in Normandy, and was an invincible Soldier in France: Miles strenuissimus, ac per orbem nominatiffimus, saith 
d Lel. col. vol. 2. 7●7.  another.  
This great Earl left surviving him five Sons, viz. 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  William, Richard, Gilbert, Walter, and Anselm; who succeeding 
f Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  one another in his Lands and Honours, died 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  all without Issue: And five Daughters; viz. Maude, married 
h Tinemuth, Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [V. 4. 4 Ju●.] lib. 20. cap. 50.  to Hugh Big●t Earl of Norff. and afterwards to 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 725. a. n. 50.  john de Warren Earl of Surrey; joan, to 
k Ibid. 726 b▪ n. 10.  Warine de Montchensy; Isabel, first to 
l Ibid. 726 b▪ n. 60.  Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester, and afterwards to Richard Earl of Cornwall; Sibyl, to 
m Ibid. 726 b. n. 60.  William de Ferrer Earl of Derby; and Eve, to 
n Ibid. 727 b. n. 60.  William de Brahuse; unto whose Heirs (for lack of Issue by the Brothers) the Inheritance at length descended.  
Of which Brothers I shall speak in order; and first of William, the eldest.  
This William, 
William 2.  in his Father's Life-time, scil. in 17. joh. adhered 
o Claus. 17 Jo. m. 5.  to the Rebellious Barons, then in Arms against the King; being 
p Ibid. in dors. m 21 a M. Paris. 254. l, 6.  one of those betwixt whom and the King those Covenants were made, whereby 
q Ibid. in dors m. 21. M. Paris. 254. l, 6.  the Government of the Realm was placed in xxv of them, and the City of London thereupon put 
r Ibid. in dors. m. 21 a. M. Paris. 254. l, 6.  into their Hands. Yea, so great a Confident he was of that Rebellious Pack, that they constituted 
s Lel col. vol. 1. 841.  him to be one of those xxv: for which respect (amongst them) he underwent the Sentence of Excommunication 
t M. Paris. 277. l. 28.  by the Pope. But upon the Death of King john, which happened shortly after (the Scene much altering) his Noble Father reduced him to obedience (as before is observed) so that he became Loyal to King Henry the Third, and thereupon had 
u Pat. 1. H. 3. m. 6.  a Grant of the Lands of Saier de Quinci Earl of Winchester, and David Earl of Huntendon, (two of those great Rebels) for his Support in the King's Service: as also 
o Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 17.  all the Lands of William de Mowbray, and Gilbert de Gant, with the Fees of all such as held of them, and had adhered to the Rebellious Barons.  
That which I find farther memorable of this second Earl William, is, That in 7 H. 3. whilst 
p M Pari● in anno 1223. p. 317. ●. 10.  he was in Ireland, Leoline Prince of Wales took 
q M. Pari●. in anno 1223. p. 317. ● 10.  two of his Castles; and having cut 
r M Pari●. in anno 1223. p. 317. ●. 10.  off the Heads of those whom he found therein, Manned 
s M Pari● in anno 1223. p. 317. ● 10.  them with his own Soldiers: But, that when Tidings thereof came to him, he soon returned 
t Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  into Wales; and having with a great Power won 
u Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  them again, took the like Revenge 
x Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  upon the Welsh: and thinking that not enough, invading the Lands of Leoline, wasted 
y Ibid. ●. 〈◊〉.  them with Fire and Sword. Whereupon Leoline, advanced 
z Ibid.  towards him with all his Strength; but to little purpose: for, encountering him in Battle, he totally routed 
a Ibid.  his whole Army; of which, to the number 
b Ibid.  of Nine thousand were slain and taken.  
Moreover, That for 
c 〈…〉  this good Service against the Welsh, he then had 
d 〈…〉  Scutage of all his Tenants in the Counties of Berks. Wiltes. Somerset. Dorset. Suthampt. Bedf. Buck. Cantabr. Hunt. Essex. Hertf. Kent. Northampt. Norff. Suff. Oxon. Glouc. Wigorn. Heref. and Suss. And in 8 H. 3. was made Governor 
e Pat. 8 H. 3. ● 12.  of the Castles of Cardigan, and Caermerthyn. But in 10 H. 3. upon 
f M Paris. 277. n. 30. 〈◊〉.  that Difference which happened betwixt the King and Richard Earl of Cornwall, touching a certain Lordship belonging to the Earldom of Cornwall, which the King had given to Waleran Teutonicus (id est, Teys) this William, than a sworn 
g M Paris. 277. n. 30. 〈◊〉.  Friend to the Earl, stuck stoutly to him in that Quarrel: Which being in a short time reconciled, the King's Countenance towards him cleared up again, as appears by that Confirmation 
h Cart. 14 H. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  made to him in 14 H. 3. of the Manors of Brabourne, Sutton, Kemesey, Linton, Norton, Folesham, Wanting, and Severne-Stoke; as also of the Manor of Tudington (excepting C s. per Annum, Lands which William Longespe had therein) and the Manor of Shr ... which belonged to the Earl of Perch; to hold by the Service of five Knights Fees: provided 
i Cart. 14. H. 3. p. 1. m. 1. , that in case Alianore his Wife (Sister to the King) should survive him, that them she should enjoy them during her natural Life.  
In this fourteenth year of Henry the Third, being made 
k Pat. 14. H. 3. p. 1. m. 3. l.  Captain-General of all the King's Forces in Britanny, and then personally 
l M. Paris. 366. n. 20.  in the Wars there, the King of Connacht, in Ireland, having knowledge thereof, raised 
m M. Paris 366. n. 20.  a great Power, and did much Spoil 
n M. Paris. 366. n. 20.  upon the English, until by the Forces of Geffrey de Marisco, than Justice of Ireland, and others, he was utterly 
o M. Paris. 366. n. 20.  vanquished. But, upon the King's Return from those Parts, he sent 
p Ibid. 367. n. 3●.  this Earl (with the Earls of Chester and Albemarle) and some considerable Power, for the keeping of those Rebellious People in awe.  
This Earl William, for 
q Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 721 b. n. 30.  the health of the Soul of William his Father, and Isabella his Mother, confirmed 
r Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 721 b. n. 30.  all the Grants of his Ancestors to the Monks of Tinterne, in Wales; adding 
s Ibid. 723. n. 10.  of his own Bounty, all his Lands and Woods of Pochlenny, set forth by Metes and Bounds.  
He likewise Founded 
† Antiq. Hibern. pet Jac. Wa●aeum eq. ●ur. p. 155.  the House of Friers-Preachers at Kilkenny, in Ireland. And having married 
t Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 377.  Alianore the Sister of King Henry the Third (who surviving him, made her Vow 
u Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 377.  of Chastity; but afterwards became the Wife 
x Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 377.  of Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester) departed 
y Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] 109 a.  this Life, without Issue, in Anno 1231. (15 H. 3.) and was buried 
z Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] 109. ●.  in the New-Temple, at London, 18 Cal. Maii, near to the Grave of his Father.  
Whereupon Richard marshal, 
Richard.  his next Brother, returning 
a M. Paris. 369. n. 30, & 40.  into England, about the Month of August following (together with the 
b M. Paris. 369. n. 30, & 40.  Earls of Britanny, and Chester) repaired 
c M. Paris. 369. n. 30, & 40.  to the King, then in Wales; and presenting 
d M. Paris. 369. n. 30, & 40.  himself to him, as Heir to his Brother, thus deceased, offered 
e M. Paris. 369. n. 30, & 40.  to perform his Homage, and whatsoever else could justly be required of him for that Inheritance. But the King, by the suggestion 
f Ibid.  of Hubert de Burgh (than his Councillor, and Justice of England) saying 
g Ibid. , he had Information, That th● Wife of his Brother was then great with Child; and that till the truth thereof was manifest, he would not hearken to him: Moreover telling 
h Ibid. n. 50.  him, he had heard, that he had been conversant with his Enemies in France; commanded him 
i Ibid. n. 50.  forthwith to avoid the Realm; protesting 
k Ibid. , That if after xv days time he should be found in England, he would cast him into Prison. Whereupon he hasted into 
l Ibid.  Ireland, where the rest of his Brothers, and the whole Soldiery there, received 
m Ibid.  him with much joy; and delivering 
n Ibid.  up to him all his Castles, did 
o Ibid.  Homage to him.  
Having therefore proceeded thus far, he entered 
p Ibid.  upon the Castle of Pembroke, with the whole Honour thereto appertaining; and, raising all the Power he could, resolved 
q Ibid.  to get his Inheritance by force, if otherwise he could not obtain it. Whereupon the King, fearing 
r Ibid.  a public Disturbance, accepted his Homage and Fealty, and 
s Ibid.  restored to him all his Rights; he paying 
t Ibid.  the accustomed Relief. And likewise directed his Precept 
u Ibid.  to the Sheriff of the County of Bedf. That he should make Livery to Alianore the Widow of the late deceased Earl, of the Manors of Luton, and Tudington, (formerly belonging to the Earl of Perch) to hold for her Life; of which Manors the late Earl her Husband died seized: As also, to 
x Ibid.  the Sheriff of Kent, for the Manors of Sutton, Kemesing, and Brabourne: And to 
y Ibid.  the Sheriff of Berks. for the Manor of Newbirie, part of the Possessions of the same Earl of Perch. So likewise of all those 
z Ibid.  Lands which did belong to Baldwin de Bethun, whereof William his Father had been possessed by the Gift of King Henry the Third.  
But I return to Richard, This Richard, though Earl of Pembroke, had for the most part the Title of Earl-Marshal attributed to him; as is evident from M. Paris. 
* Pag. 387 l. 4. 25. 32. Et p. 388. l. 6. & 47. Et p. 389. l. 24. etc.  an Historian of that Time: Yet we do not find that any Person had that Title by Creation, till Thomas Mowbray Earl of Nottingham was honoured therewith, in 9 R. 2.  
In 17 H. 3. this Earl Richard (thus reconciled) obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 17 H. 3. m. 12.  from the King, of the Inheritance of the Hundred of Aure, in Com. Glouc. But about this time, the King keeping 
b Ma●th. Westm, in eodem anno.  his Christmas at Worcester (by the Advice 
c Ma●th. Westm. in eodem anno.  of Peter (de Rupibus) Bishop of Winchester) removed all his English Officers from their Employments at Court, and placed 
d Ma●th. Westm. in eodem anno.  Poictovins, and other Outlandish Persons, in their stead; amongst which, Sir William de Rodune Knight, Marshal 
e Ibid.  of the King's House, under this Earl Richard, then called the Great-Marshal, was 
f Ibid.  one. Which did so highly disgust our Earl Richard, that he boldly addressed 
g M. Paris. 384. n. 40.  himself to the King, entreating, That he would reform those Miscarriages, which threatened ruin to himself, and the whole Realm.  
Soon after which, a Great Council being held 
h Ibid. 387.  at Westminster, he came to London, and lodged at his Sister's House (viz. Isabella the Wife of Richard Earl of Cornwall, Brother to the King) by whom he received Advertisement, That there was a Design 
i Ibid. n. 10.  to seize upon him, and deliver him up to the King, whereby he must expect no other than to be used as Hubert de Burgh, late Justice of England, had been. Which so startled him, that he forthwith got 
k Ibid. n. 10.  away by night, and fled into Wales. Whereupon the King grew so highly incensed, that he caused 
l Ibid. n. 20.  his Houses and Lands to be wasted, and his Castles to be besieged. Moreover, the Bishop of Winchester, corrupting 
m Ibid. n. 30.  his Friends, so that they forsook him, he was constrained to betake 
n Ibid. n. 30.  himself to Leoline Prince of Wales, and the Great Men of that Country.  
But so it happened, that being thus in Hostility with the King, one of his Castles, so besieged, held 
o Ibid. p. 388.  out in such sort, as that the King, thinking 
p Ibid. p. 388.  it dishonourable not to win it, sent 
q Ibid. p. 388.  some of his Bishops to this Earl, to let him know, That in case he would render it up, he should have it again within fifteen days: and further signified to him, That whatsoever was amiss in the Realm, should forthwith be rectified; assigning a certain day, before which all should be so done; viz, 
r Ibid. n. 10.  the Sunday after the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. Trusting therefore to the King's performance of that Promise, he delivered the Castle into his Hands. Howbeit, when those fifteen days were passed, and nothing 
s Ibid. n. 40.  therein done, he grew so enraged, that he laid Siege to it again, and got 
t Ibid. n. 40.  it with little ado.  
Whereof the King having Advertisement, he forthwith caused his Bishops to excommunicate 
u Ibid. 389. n. 20.  those who were in that Castle; and sent 
x Ibid. 389. n. 20.  his Precepts to all Parts of the Realm, commanding every Man who held Lands of him by Military Service, to repair to Gloucester, on the Morrow ensuing the Feast of All Saints, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to go against it; as also to waste 
y Ibid. 389. n. 20.  the Lands of this Earl, both in Wales, and all the Parts adjacent. But he, foreseeing this Storm, like an expert Soldier, caused 
z Ibid.  all the cattle and Provision of Victual to be taken thence. Which being discerned by the King, he diverted his intended course, and marched 
a Ibid.  to the Castle of Grosmunt: Whereof the Earl having notice by his Scouts, he presently sent 
b Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  out a strong Party of Horse, in the Night; which, surprising all who lay abroad in Tents, brought 
c Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  away above five hundred Horses, with divers Wagons, wherein the King's Money and Provision of Victual was carried; and returned 
d Ibid. 390. n. 10, & 20.  back with safety.  
After which Success, he came to Monmouth, and took a special View 
d Ibid. 390. n. 10, & 20.  of the Castle there, on all parts; purposing to gain it by Assault. But Sir Baldwyn de Gysnes, a Flemish Knight, being Governor thereof, expecting 
e Ibid. 390. n. 10, & 20.  to gain some Honour, issued 
f Ibid. 390. n. 10, & 20.  out with a Party of Horse, and assayed to take him: Whereupon happened a sharp Skirmish, in which Sir Baldwin, with twelve of his stoutest Men, bend 
g Ibid. n. 30.  themselves fiercely towards the Earl, but he so valiantly defended himself, that none of them could 
h Ibid. n. 30.  touch him, though they killed his Horse. In this Exigent, therefore, he unhorsed 
i Ibid. n. 30.  one of those his Assailants, and leapt into his Saddle. Which Sir Baldwin discerning, he furiously made at him again, and pulled 
k Ibid. n. 30.  off his Helmet; and then, taking his Horse by the Bridle, led 
l Ibid. n. 30.  him towards the Castle.  
In this desperate condition, laying about him courageously with his Sword, and killing 
m Ibid. & n. 40, & 50.  two of the Soldiers who guarded him, one of his own Men, discerning his Danger, let fly at Sir Baldwin with an Arrow from a Cross-bow, which pierced 
n Ibid. & n. 40, & 50.  his Body through his Armour, so that Sir Baldwin falling to the Ground (the rest running to take him up) he was there rescued 
o Ibid. & n. 40, & 50.  by some of his own Men, who came in at that instant.  
After this, lodging 
p Ibid. 391. n. 10.  at the Abbey of Margan, a Frier-Minor, of great Credit with the King, came to him, with intimation 
q Ibid. 391. n. 10.  That if he would submit himself to Mercy, he should have a large proportion of Herefordshire, for to support him honourably. Others also represented 
r Ibid. 391. n. 10.  to him the like. But after much Discourse, and many Arguments on either side, instancing 
s Ibid. 393. n. 20.  the many Grievances for which he took up Arms, he concluded 
t Ibid. 393. n. 20. , That without the joint Consent of those who stood engaged with him in that Quarrel, he could make no Accord.  
Continuing therefore thus in Hostility, john de Monemuth (a great Baron in those Parts) raised 
u Ibid. n. 50.  all the Power he could against him. Whereof having notice, he lodged 
x 〈…〉  himself, with ceriain Forces, in a Wood, through which the Enemy was to pass; so that when they came, making a great Rout amongst them, he slew 
y 〈…〉  and took many, john himself escaping with much difficulty. And thereupon joining 
z Ibid. n. 20.  with Leoline Prince of Wales, marched as far as Shrewsbury, making great Devastation 
a Ibid. n. 20.  by Fire and Sword; and entering that Town, burned 
b Ibid. n. 20.  a great part of it. The Bishop of Winchester therefore (who then bore 
c Ibid. n. 40.  the chief Sway at Court) apprehending 
d Ibid. n. 40. , that many of the Poictovins had been slain in Wales, and the difficulty of suppressing this Earl by force, framed 
e Ibid. n. 40.  a Letter to Maurice Fitz-Gerald, at that time Justice of Ireland, Walter de Lacie, and other Great Men there, who were his seeming Friends; whereby representing to them, That this Earl Richard was for manifest Treason banished the Realm of England, his Houses and Lands wasted, and he for ever disherited; as also 
f Ibid. 395. , that, being in this condition, he still stood out most rebelliously against the King: promising, That if they would take him, living or dead, (in case he should come over into Ireland) the King would bestow all his Land in that Realm to be shared amongst them.  
Which fair Assurance so encouraged 
g Ibid. n. 10.  those Irish Lords, that they soon resolved to effect his desires. Whereupon the Bishop of Winchester, getting into his Hands the King's Great Seal (from the Bishop of Chichester, than Chancellor) framed 
h Ibid. n. 10.  a Patent importing as much, and sent it to them. Which was no sooner received, but that, to entice the Earl over thither, they entered 
i Ibid. n. 10.  upon his Lands and Castles in that Realm, with a Military Power. Of which having intelligence, he forthwith hasted 
k Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50.  thither, with no more than fifteen Men in his Train. Where being landed, Richard de Marisco (a Person of much Gravity, and his Leigeman) repaired 
l Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50.  to him (but underhand confederated 
m Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50.  with Fitz-Gerald, and the rest of those to whom such large Promises had been made) and treacherously advised 
n Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50.  him to raise all the Power he could, and to subjugate that whole Realm to his Obedience; engaging 
o Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50.  himself to be his Assistant therein. At which the Earl somewhat pausing, he said 
p Ibid. 397. n. 4● & 50. , What do you fear? Will you degenerate from your valiant Ancestors, who never turned their Backs to an Enemy? Who then will believe that you are the Son of the Victorious William marshal? See, Conquest attends at your door! Behold your Ancient Rights by Lineal Descent, which your most Puissant Ancestors, who tosk the Name of Strongbow, most valiantly acquired!  
Being therefore animated with these Expressions, he raised 
q Ibid.  what Power he could, throughout all his Territories; and having so done, laid Siege 
r Ibid. 398 a▪  to Lymeric, which at the end of four days was yielded 
s Ibid. 398 a▪  to him. Moreover, proceeding on, he took 
t Ibid.  divers Castles, as well the King's, as other, none daring to make head against him. Those Great Men, therefore, perceiving they could not encounter him with any Strength they had, fled 
u Ibid.  to more remote Parts; where finding 
x Ibid. n. 10.  some considerable Forces of Horse and Foot (viz. 
y Ibid. n. 10.  Clx Horse, and MM Foot) well Armed, they bestowed 
z Ibid. n. 10.  large Gifts upon them, with promise 
a Ibid. n. 10.  of greater Rewards, if they could destroy this Earl. And, having thus done, sent 
b Ibid. n. 10.  certain Knights-Templars to him, to let him know, That they could not suffer him thus to go on, without being branded with the ignominy of Traitors to the King; and therefore desired 
c Ibid. n. 10.  a Truce with him, for so long time as they might send over into England, to know whether the King would defend that Realm, or not: And if not, than they would submit all unto him.  
Whereupon, assenting 
d Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  to a Conference with them, in a certain Meadow appointed for that purpose, Geffrey de Marisco hearing thereof, seemed 
e Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  much to blame him for it, and upbraided him with Cowardice. Also, at the same time no less than Lxxx of his Soldiers, who were corrupted 
f Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  by the Enemy, told 
g Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  him, That in case he did resolve to fight, they would all of them forsake him.  
On the next morning therefore, being come 
h Ibid. n. 50.  to that Meadow, in order to the Treaty, having no more than 
i Ibid. n. 50.  xv of his own Men, who were faithful; Maurice Fitz-Gerald, and the rest of his Party, with Cxl stout Men, well Armed, there met 
k Ibid. n. 50.  him; and in the first place demanded 
l Ibid. 399  the Truce beforementioned, telling 
m Ibid. 399  him plainly, That in case he would not yield thereto, he must adventure Battle with them. Being therefore thus put to it, and urged by Geffrey de Marisco, and some other treacherous Persons then present, to refuse what was thus desired, each Side prepared 
n Ibid. 399  for Fight. Which when Geffrey saw, he then told 
o Ibid. n▪ 10.  him, That he would advise him to grant their Desires: for (quoth 
p Ibid. n. 20.  he) my Wife is Sister to Hugh de Lacie, and therefore I cannot take your part against him. Whereupon the Earl told 
p Ibid. n. 20.  him, he then saw that he was betrayed; saying 
q Ibid. n. 20. , That he would rather die with Honour, than quit the Field: And looking back upon his Brother Walter, commanded 
r Ibid. n. 20.  some of his Servants to take him to his Castle near at hand, that he might not perish with him, whereby his whole Generation should be extinct. And having put his Men in Order, exhorted 
s Ibid. n. 30.  them to go on with Courage, for the sake of Justice, and the English Laws; himself boldly charging 
t Ibid. n. 30.  into the midst of his Enemies. But some of those in whom he most trusted, perfidiously forsaking 
u Ibid. n. 30.  him; and others delivering 
x Ibid. n. 30.  themselves Prisoners to the adverse Party, he was almost left alone: Nevertheless, though oppressed with Numbers on every side, he slew 
y Ibid. n. 50.  many; but at length his Horse being killed 
z Ibid. n. 50.  under him, he was stabbed 
a Ibid. n. 50.  into the back, and carried 
b Ibid. n. 50.  Prisoner to his own Castle. This happened 
c Ibid. p. 400.  on Saturday the first of April.  
And being thus wounded 
d Ibid. 403. , his Adversaries required 
e Ibid. 403.  from him the delivery up of his Castles and Lands in that Realm, showing 
f Ibid. 403.  him the King's Grant of them: which when he saw, he grew so much afflicted, that he minded not 
g Ibid. n. 10.  the healing of his Wounds: Falling therefore into a high Fever 
h Ibid. n. 10. , by reason of the anguish of them, holding 
i Ibid. n. 10.  up the Cross most devoutly in his Hands, he departed 
k Ibid. n. 10.  this Life upon the xvith Calends of May; and, according to his desire, had Sepulture 
l Ibid. n. 10.  in the Oratory of the Friers-Minors, at Kilkenny. (Militiae flos temporum modernorum; The Flower of Chivalry in that time, saith 
a 〈…〉  Math. Paris.) where he had 
b 〈…〉  a noble Monument afterwards erected to his Memory: But it, with the Tombs 
c 〈…〉  of xviii Knights, who came over at the Conquest of Ireland, being in that Monastery of the Friers-Minors, at Kilkenny, were defaced 
d 〈…〉  at the general Suppression; the Inhabitants turning them to their private Uses, whereof some they made 
e 〈…〉  Swine-troughs.  
But soon after this, the King seeing 
f 〈…〉  his Error, outed 
g 〈…〉  those Aliens from his Court and Council; and receiving to Favour all those Noblemen who had been Adherents to this last-mentioned Earl, restored 
h Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  to Gilbert marshal, 
Gilbert.  his Brother, his whole Inheritance, though he had taken 
i Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  part with him in that Insurrection; giving command 
k Pat. 18 ●. 3. m. 6.  to the Sheriffs of Wiltes. Devon. Buck. Berks. Warr. Suthampt. Oxon. Ebor. Essex. Northampt. Dorset. Glouc. Bedf. Heref. Suss. and Cantabr. for Livery thereof accordingly.  
It is said 
l Ms. Oxon. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 84. Cant.] f. 50 b.  by some, That when the King heard of the death of this Earl Richard, he caused much distribution of Alms to be made unto poor People for his Soul; and commanded, That his two Brothers, Gilbert, and Auselme, with Hubert de Burgh, and all others then Imprisoned, should be brought to his Court. Also, That they coming accordingly, barefooted, bareheaded, and Arms bare to their Elbows, to crave his Mercy; he wept bitterly, being scarce able to stand on his Legs for sorrow; so that he was supported by the Earl of Hereford, and G. de Crawcumbe. Moreover 
m Ibid. , That he kissed them, and caused Restitution 
n Ibid.  to be made of all their Lands.  
By others it is said 
† M. Paris. p. 404. n. 20. , That this Gilbert, upon the Death of his Brother Earl Richard, in Anno 1234. (18 H. 3.) repaired to the King, and desired Livery of his Lands, offering his Homage, and what else he otherwise aught to perform: And that the King, at the Intercession of the Archbishop of Canterbury, receiving his Homage, made Restitution thereof accordingly to him: As also, That at Whitsuntide following he gird him with the Sword of Knighthood, and delivered unto him the Rod of the Marshalsea of his Court, according to custom, in as ample a manner as his Ancestors had held it.  
Being therefore thus received into Favour, and restored to the Lands of his Inheritance, both in England, Wales, and Ireland; in manifestation of his future intended Fidelity, he delivered 
o Pat. 18 H. ●. m. 6. ut supra.  his Castle of Strigul into the Hands of the Archbishop of Canterbury; and his Castle of Dumas, in Ireland, to the Archbishop of Dublin: But the King had so great an Affiance in his Loyalty, that he gave 
p Pat. 18 H. ●. m. 6. ut supra.  them back to him again; expecting 
q Pat. 18 H. ●. m. 6. ut supra. , that this great Instance of his Favour should thenceforth oblige him to a perfect Amity with the rest of the Nobles, both of England, and Ireland, betwixt whom and him there had been formerly very high Animosities. Soon after which, viz. in 19 H. 3. he obtained a Grant 
r Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 14. Cart. 19 H. 3. m. 16.  of all the Lands of Gilbert de Aquila, with the Advowsons' of the Churches; as also of the Castle of Pevense, with the Wards and Services thereto belonging; to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees, until the same should be restored unto the Right Heirs thereof, either upon Peaceable Terms, or by Favour.  
He likewise obtained at the same time a Grant 
s Pat. 19 H. 3, m. 8.  of the Towns and Castles of Caermerdin, and Cardigan, to hold to himself and his Heirs, by the Service of one Knights Fee; as also of the Custody 
t Ibid. m. 13.  of the Honour of Glamorgan, and the Castles thereto belonging, during the Minority of the Son and Heir of Gilbert (de Clare) Earl of Gloucester, and Hertford. The next year following he got 
u Hist. of Wales by D. Powel, p. 293.  by Treachery the Castle called Marchen, belonging to Morgan ap Howell, and Fortified 
x Hist. of Wales by D. Powel, p. 293.  it notably, for fear of the Prince of Wales. And the same year took 
y Ibid.  the Cross, with the Earl of Cornwall, in order to a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. After which he came with an Army, and Fortified 
z Ibid. p. 299. M. Paris. 431. n. 30.  the Castle of Averteivi. But in Anno 1238. (22 H. 3.) he was one of those who adhered 
a M. Paris. p. 467. n. 103 & 20.  to Richard Earl of Cornwall, in that Commotion then by him raised, for freeing the Realm from the Oppressions of the Court of Rome, and those Aliens under whom it then groaned. And the next year following, upon a Meeting 
o Ibid. 516. n. 30, & 40.  at Northampton, with the same Earl of Cornwall, and divers other Nobles, obliged 
p Ibid. 516. n. 30, & 40.  himself to them by Oath, That, without longer delay, he would go with them that year to Jerusalem, for the Service of God and the Church, in case he could be reconciled to the King, who it seems was highly offended with him: For, keeping 
q Ibid. 483. n. 10.  his Christmas at Winchester, he denied 
r Ibid. 483. n. 10.  him entrance at his Gates: Whereupon the Earl retiring to his own Lodgings in that City, invited 
s Ibid. 483. n. 10.  all he could to his Table; and on the morrow employed 
t Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  some Persons of Honour to the King, to know the cause why he was thus debarred the Court, offering 
u Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  to clear himself of whatesoever might be laid to his Charge. To whom the King answered 
x Ibid. n. 20, & 30. ; Why doth he lift up his Heel against me? His Brother Richard was a bloody Traitor to me and my Kingdom, and was taken in Battle fight against me; and therefore worthily disherited, died of his Wounds in Prison. And, at the importunity of Edmund Archbishop of Canterbury, of mere Favour, and not any Desert, I restored to this Gilbert his Lands, but to reassume them again at my pleasure. Understanding 
y Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  that the King was thus moved against him, he went 
z Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  into the North; after which time, neither he, nor his Brother Walter, ever loved 
a Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  him cordially.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year (viz. Anno 1240. 24 H. 3.) the King accused 
b Ibid. 524. n. 10.  him upon some Criminal Articles; whereunto he had 
c Ibid. 524. n. 10.  the Octaves of Easter to make answer. But by the Mediation of Richard Earl of Cornwall, the King became reconciled unto him. Which reconciliation was wrought (as some then conceived) by private Gifts; and, 'tis like, was most true: for, it appears, that the same year, upon 
* Cart. 24 H. 3. m. 2.  Saturday the Eve of St. Botulph, he delivered 
† Cart. 24 H. 3. m. 2.  up the Castle of Pevense to the King, in the Wood at Lehtone; excepting those Lands formerly given him in Fee: viz. Greiwell, which had been bestowed in Marriage on Isabella his Niece (Daughter of William Earl Ferrer) with Gilbert Basset; and the Town of Ripe, which had likewise been granted in Marriage to Robert Bruse, with Isabella the Daughter of the Earl of Gloucester, another Niece of this Earl; as also the Manor of Westcote, which had been given to john de Gatesden.  
About this time also, Maurice Fitz-Gerald, than Justice of Ireland, came 
d Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  over to the King at London, and desired 
e Ibid. n. 20, & 30.  a Reconciliation betwixt this Earl and himself, whom he knew to be disaffected towards him, for the Death of his Brother (Earl Richard) so slain in Ireland, as hath been observed. And, though he knew himself to be innocent therein, and to that end offered 
f Ibid.  to put himself upon Trial; nevertheless, for the love of Peace, and to stand upon Terms of Amity with him, he said 
g Ibid. , he would Found a noble Monastery, for the health of his Soul. With which the King was so well pleased, that he called this Earl before him, and told 
h Ibid.  him, That he would be the Mediator for this Reconciliation; affirming 
i Ibid.  That in case the Earl should refuse it, being thus desired, he should be unworthy of his Princely Grace and Favour. Whereupon a fair Accord betwixt them was 
k Ibid.  made. But all I have farther to say of this Earl Gilbert, is, That he first (viz. in Anno 1235. 19 H. 3.) took to Wife 
e M. Paris. in anno 1236. p. 432. n. 40.  Margaret the Sister of the King of Scotland, with whom he had 
f Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton.  Ten thousand Marks, and more, for her Portion, besides a Noble Dowry in Scotland; and afterwards 
g Rot. Fin. 14 H. 3. m. 1.  Maud de Lanvaley, without the King's Licence; for which Transgression his Lands were 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 14 H. 3. m. 1.  seized.  
Likewise, That for 
i Ex praef. Rot. penès D. & Canon. Eccl. Christi Oxon. m. 4.  the health of his own Soul, and the Soul of the said Margaret his Wife, he gave 
k Ex praef. Rot. penès D. & Canon. Eccl. Christi Oxon. m. 4.  to the Canons of Nutley, in Com. Buck. all the Tithes of his Fishing, belonging to his Manor of Caversham; with all the Tithes of his Mills, at Caversham: as also 
l Ex Regist. de Nutley.  all his Lands called Chibbenhirst; and a Rent 
m Ex Regist. de Nutley.  of xuj s. yearly, for the maintenance of two Lamps, burning Night and Day, in the Chapel of our Lady, at Caversham, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Earl Richard his Brother. And that, in Anno 1241. (25 H. 3.) being at a Tournament 
n Annal. Camb●. ut supra.  then held at Ware near Hartford, mounted 
a M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  upon a lusty Italian Horse, with whose Qualities he had not been acquainted; first 
b M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  kerbing him, and afterwards 
c M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  giving him the Spur, the Horse furiously mounting, broke 
d M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  both the Reins of his Bridle, and cast 
e M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  him out of the Saddle. Whereupon, hanging 
f M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  in one of the Stirrups, he was so dragged about, trodden upon, and bruised, as that he died 
g M. Paris. in anno 1241. P. 565 n. 30, 40, & 50.  the same Evening, viz. 5 Cal. julii, in the Abbey at Hertford, without Issue. And the day following, being carried 
h Ibid.  to the New-Temple at London, had Sepulture 
i Ibid.  there, near unto the Grave of his Father.  
Whereupon Walter 
Walter.  his Brother had no little ado to obtain Livery of his Inheritance: For the King being highly offended with him, upbraided 
k Ibid. p. 572. n. 40, & 50.  him, That Earl William his Father had Traitorously permitted Lewes of France to escape out of England. Next 
l Ibid. p. 572. n. 40, & 50.  That Earl Richard, his Brother, was a Public Rebel, and slain in Fight, as his Enemy. Moreover 
m Ibid. p. 572. n. 40, & 50.  That this Gilbert, his Brother, (to whom, at the Instance of Edmund Archbishop of Canterbury, he said he had, more through Grace and Favour, than of Right, vouchsafed Livery of his Lands) had, against his express Prohibition, met at his Tournament, wherein he was thus unhappily killed. And thou (quoth the King) in contempt of me, wast also there. With what Face, therefore, canst thou lay claim to that Inheritance? Whereunto Walter replied 
n Ibid. , Though I could give a reasonable Answer to what you have said, nevertheless I refer myself wholly to your Highness. You have hitherto been gracious to me, and reputed me as one of your Family, and not amongst the meanest of your Servants. I never demerited your Favour, but now, in being at this Tournament with my Brother, whom I could not deny: And if all who were there should be thus disherited, you would raise no small disturbance in your Realm. Far be it from a good King, that I should suffer for the Faults of all; and that amongst so great a number, be the first punished. Howbeit, seeing the King much in wrath, he said no 
o Ibid.  more at that time: But soon after, through the Intercession 
p Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30, & 〈◊〉 & 573.  of the Bishop of Durham, (who had been 
q Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30, & 〈◊〉 & 573.  for a long time in the nature of a Tutor to the King, and afterwards Physician to the Queen) as also of some other Noble Persons, together with the Queen, the King was so far prevailed upon, that he yielded 
r Ibid. 〈◊〉 n. 30, & 〈◊〉 & 573.  to their Desires, and vouchsafed him Livery of his Earldom, and Marshal's Office, upon the Sunday preceding the Feast of All Saints; reserving to himself two of his Castles in Kales, viz. Kaermerden, and Cardigan.  
To go on therefore with my Story of him. This Walter, having taken 
t 〈…〉  part with his Brother Richard, in that Insurrection whereof I have already made mention, after his death (in 18 H. 3.) had pardon 
u 〈…〉  for that Transgression, and was accepted to Favour, having Restitution 
x 〈…〉  of his Lands, which were seized on for the same; viz. Goderich- Castle, etc. And at length, viz. in 26 H. 3. (his Brother Gilbert being thus dead without Issue) had special Livery 
y 〈…〉  of his Office of Marshal, with all the Liberties thereto belonging, in as ample manner as William his Brother, sometime Earl of Pembroke, formerly enjoyed it; with a Grant 
z 〈…〉  of the Castles of Cardigan, and Caermerdin, which the before-specified Gilbert (his Brother) formerly had of King Henry the Third's Gift. Moreover, the same year he had Livery 
a Rot. Vascon. & Claus. 26 H. 3. m. 2.  of all those Lands which were of the Dowry of Margaret his Wife (Daughter of Robert Quincy) Widow of john Earl of Lincoln, and Constable of Chester, her late Husband. And in 27 H. 3. paid 
b Rot. Pip. 27 ●. 3. Linc.  a Relief to the King for those Lands which Hawyse de Quincy, Mother of the said Margaret, held in Capite.  
About this time also he gave 
c Claus. & Vascon. 27 H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  up unto the King the Castle of Bolingbroc, in Com. Linc. and all the Lands, in Lincol●sh. which were of the Inheritance of Hawyse de Quincie, his Wife's Mother. And in Anno 1244. 
〈…〉  (28 H. 3.) the King calling 
† 〈…〉  together all the Great Men of England, and desiring 
* 〈…〉  a Pecuniary Aid from them, alleging the great Expense he had been at in Gascoigne the preceding year; certain of the Bishops being then made choice of, as a Committee for the Clergy; this Earl was one of those appointed 
‖ Annal. Cambr. ut supra. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  for the Laiety, to consider thereof. But in Anno 1246. (30 H. 3.) 8 Cal. Dec. he died 
d Annal. Cambr. ut supra. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  at Castle- Goderich. And soon after him, Anselm, his Brother and Heir, departed 
e Annal. Cambr. ut supra. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  this Life at Strigull; viz. upon the Nones of December (a Youth of singular comeliness and hopes) being the last of the five Sons of the Renowned William marshal, late Earl of Pembroke, of whom I have already spoke at large (their Mother, as 'tis said 
f 〈…〉  Prophetically foretelling their Deaths in this sort) and were both of them buried 
g 〈…〉  at Tinterne not far from Strigul) amongst divers of their Noble Ancestors.  
Which deplorable loss of them all successively, without Issue, was then much taken notice 
h 〈…〉  of: Wherefore some 
i 〈…〉  did attribute it to God's especial Judgement; by reason that when William, the first Earl, was a great Commander in Ireland, and, according to the Practice of Soldiers, exercised such Cruelties of Fire and Sword as usually accompany that Course of Life, he took away by violence two fair Manors from a Reverend Bishop there, and possessed himself of them, as the Acquisition of War; and that the Bishop, after frequent and earnest Entreaties for their Restitution, without any effect, did thereupon pronounce the Sentence of Excommunication against him, for that Fact, which he contemned.  
Moreover, it is said 
k 〈…〉 , That after this, the same Bishop (of Fernes, who had been a Monk of the Cistertian Order, and an Irishman by Birth) made a Journey to the King, then at London, and grievously complaining of the Injury done, affirmed, That he had not Excommunicated him without desert; and therefore besought the King, That by his Authority and Command, and for the health of the Soul of that Earl, he might have restitution of those Lordships so taken from him, as is before expressed; whereby that Earl, though thus dead, might have the benefit of Absolution. Whereupon the King (than very pensive) desired the Bishop that he would go to his Grave, and absolve him, and that then he would satisfy his desire. Whereupon the Bishop went, and the King himself with him, and spoke as followeth; Oh William, who liest here buried, and shackled with the Fetters of Excommunication; if those Lands, which thou most injuriously didst take from my Church, be restored, with full satisfaction, either by the King, or any of thy Kindred or Friends, I then absolve thee; otherwise, I ratify that Sentence, to the end that being wrapped up with thy Sins, thou mayst remain condemned in Hell.  
And that the King, being much displeased at these his Expressions, blaming him for his Rigour, he answered, Sir, I pray you, marvel not that I am moved; he hath despoiled my Church of her chiefest Revenue. The King therefore privately advertised the eldest Son of the Earl, and Heir to all his Lands, whereof he was then possessed, as also some of his Brothers, That, by restoring them, they should in mercy release his Soul. But thereunto William returned this Answer:  
I do not believe that my Father took them injuriously, in regard that what he did, being done in the time of War, was a Lawful Acquisition; and therefore if the old doting Bishop hath pronounced his Sentence unjustly, his Curse will fall upon himself. For my part (quoth he) I will not lessen my Patrimony, descended to me by Inheritance; my Father died seized thereof, and I have justly entered upon it. Whereunto all his Brothers concurred.  
Furthermore, That the King taking notice of their obstinacy, being then young, and under Tutelage, forbore to displease them. But the Bishop hearing thereof, was much grieved, taking more offence at their Contumacy, than of the Injury first done by their Father: and, going to the King, said, Sir, What I have spoke, I have spoke; and what I have written, is not to be reversed: The Sentence therefore must stand. The Punishment of Evil-doers is from God; and therefore the Curse which the Psalmist hath written, shall come upon this Earl, of whom I do thus complain; viz. His Name shall be rooted out in one Generation, and his Sons shall be deprived of the Blessing, Increase and Multiply: Some of them shall die a miserable death, and their Inheritance shall be scattered: And this, thou, O King, shalt behold in thy own Life-time, yea, in thy flourishing Youth.  
Having spoken thus much in the bitterness of his spirit, he departed thence, leaving him enthralled with that Curse. Whereupon it happened, that in few years after all his Sons died without Issue.  
¶ Of this Family also was john marshal, who took 
† Rot. Pip. 27 H. 3. Oxon.  to Wife Margery the Sister and Heir to Thomas Earl of Warwick (which is all that is memorable of him) but not Brother to William marshal Earl of Pembroke, as some say; for that Earl was Brother and Heir of another john, as is already manifested, and of an elder time: I therefore suppose that he was his Nephew. How long he had been Husband to that great Heir, before the death of Thomas Earl of Warwick her Brother, I cannot say: but certain I am, That he lived but a short while after, for he was dead 9 jan. next following, as appears 
l Claus. Vasc. 27 H. 3. m. 12.  by the King's Mandate then dated, and directed to the Archbishop of York, and others, requiring them, That if this john before his Death had not Seisin of Warwick-Castle, and other the Lands of the Inheritance of Margery his Wife, that then should retain that Castle, and those Lands, in the King's Possession, until she the said Margery did perform what she ought to do in respect of them. Nor do I find that he had any Issue.   

Greslei.  
IN Anno 1134. (35 H. 1.) Robert 
Robert.  de Greslei, having 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 773. n. 40, & 50.  a large proportion of Marsh land at Swineshed, in Com. Linc. founded 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 773. n. 40, & 50.  an Abbey of Cistertian-Monks there; and (inter alia) gave 
c Ibid.  thereunto his Mill at Mancestre, in Com. Lanc. (at which Lordship he had his Principal Seat.) To this Robert succeeded Albert 
Albert.  de Greslei, his Son 
d Ibid. n. 50.  and Heir; who first took to Wife 
e Ibid. 905. n. 50.  Agnes the Daughter 
f Ibid. 905. n. 50.  of Nigel, Baron of Halton, in Cheshire, Sister 
g Ibid. 905. n. 50.  and Coheir to William her Brother; and afterwards ... Daughter 
h Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc. Rot. 1. Et tit. Norff. Rot. 5.  of Thomas Basset: And departed 
i Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc. Rot. 1. Et tit. Norff. Rot. 5.  this Life in 32 H. 2. or before; leaving Robert his Son and Heir: whose Wardship 
k Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc. Rot. 1. Et tit. Norff. Rot. 5.  Gilbert Basset (Son of the said Thomas) obtained; he being then 
l Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc. Rot. I. Et tit. Norff. Rot. 5.  (viz. in 32 H. 2.) but eleven years of age; 
Robert.  and his Lands in Swineshed, valued 
m Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc. Rot. 1. Et tit. Norff. Rot. 5.  at Cii s. excepting the Stock thereon. He also left Issue 
n Ibid.  three Daughters, whereof Amabill became the Wife 
o Ibid. tit. Essex.  of ... Tresgoz.  
Which Robert (being of full age) in 6 R. 1. attended 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Lanc.  that King in his Expedition then made into Normandy; and thereupon had Scutage 
q Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Lanc.  of all his Tenants in Com. Lanc. who held of him by Military Service. In 3 joh. this Robert, upon collection of the Scutage of Normandy, paid 
r Rot. Pip. 3. Joh. Lanc.  xxiv Marks for those twelve Knights Fees he then had. But, towards the latter end of King John's Reign, taking 
s Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 19  part with the Rebellious Barons, his Lands were seized: Howbeit, in 2 H. 3. making 
t Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 19  his Peace, he had Restitution 
u Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 19  of them again. Which Lands lay 
x Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 19  in the Counties of Oxon. Rotel. Linc. Lanc. Norff. and Suff. And in 6 H. 3. gave 
y Pat. 6 H. 3. Lanc.  five Marks and one Palfrey, for Licence to have a Fair at his Lordship of Manchester, till the King should accomplish his full Age: And then, sc. in 11 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 4.  for the same Fair, to be held for three days every year; viz. on the Eve and Feast-day of St. Matthew the Apostle, and the day next following.  
This Robert Wedded 
a Testa de Nevil Norff. Suff.  ... the Daughter of Henry de Lo●gcamp (Brother of William de Longcamp, Chancellor to King Richard the First) with whom he had 
b Testa de Nevil Norff. Suff.  the Lordships of Werlingham, and Weston, in Com. Norff. And departed 
c Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 6.  this Life in 15 H. 3. leaving Issue 
d Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 6.  Thomas his Son and Heir; 
Thomas.  who doing his Homage 
e Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 6. , had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands: And, in 26 H. 3. (with others) had Summons 
g Rot. Vascon. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King in his Expedition into France. Whereupon he gave 
h Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Linc.  C Marks, besides his ordinary Scutage, to be freed from that Journey. But the next ensuing year, being 
i Claus. Vascon. 17 H. 3. m. 7  in the King's Service beyond Sea, he was quit 
k Claus. Vascon. 17 H. 3. m. 7.  of his Service of Castlegard to the Castle at Lancaster.  
In 42 H. 3. this Thomas received Summons 
l Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to repair to the King at Chester, upon Monday next preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, to withstand the Incursions of the Welsh: And in 43 H. 3. was constituted 
m Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 2.  Warden of all the King's Forests, South of Crent. But died in 46 H. 3. or before. Whereupon it being found 
* Rot. Fin. 46 H. 3. m. 12.  by Inquisition, That the said Thomas had not enfeoffed his Son Peter of his Manor of Manchester, in Com. Lanc., and that the Custody thereof did appertain to the King, by reason of the Minority of his Heir, in regard it was held in Capite, by Barony; the Sheriff had command to seize it.  
To this Thomas, 
Robert.  succeeded Robert his Son and Heir; who, in 8 E. 1. having Wedded 
n Rot. Fin. 8 ●. 1. m. 11.  Hawyse, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to john de Burgh, Son of john, Son of Hubert de Burgh, sometime Earl of Kent, and performed his Homage 
o Rot. Fin. 8 ●. 1. m. 11. , had Livery. 
p Rot. Fin. 8 ●. 1. m. 11.  of her purparty of her Father's Lands, viz. 
q Claus. 10 E. 1. in dorso m. 5.  the Manors of Waukerley, Kingeston, and Portes●ade; and died 
r Rot. Pip. 12 E. 1. Lanc.  in 12 E. 1. Whereupon Amedeus de Savoy had the Custody 
s Rot. Pip. 12 E. 1. Lanc.  of the Manor of Manchester, with its Members, excepting the Manor of Marton, during the Minority of Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas, in 34 E. 1. received the Honour of Knighthood 
t Comp. J●h. de D●oke●e●ford etc. in Scacc.  (with Prince Edward, and many others) by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies.  
And, having been summoned 
u Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 1 till 4 E. 2. inclusive, died 
x Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 56.  without Issue; so that joan his Sister became 
y Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 56.  his Heir. Who taking to Husband 
z Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 56.  john the Son of Roger de la War, brought a fair Inheritance to that Noble Family.  
¶ Of this Family also, I presume, was Ralph 
Ralph.  de Greslei, who married 
a Claus. 17 Joh. m. 24. Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 4.  Isabella the Daughter of Robert de Muschamp: Whereupon he had Livery 
b Claus. 17 Joh. m. 24. Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Lordships of Muschamp, and Elkesdon, in Com. Nott. paying 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m. 24. Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 4.  C l. Fine to the King.  
In 17 joh. this Ralph was 
d Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  in Arms with the Rebellious Barons; whereupon his Lands were seized 
e Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  into the King's Hands. But farther I cannot say of him, other than that left Issue 
f Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 4.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Agnes, who became the Wife 
g Rot. Fin. 12 H. 3. m. 4.  of Hugh Fitz-Raphe: Which Hugh, in 12 H. 3. paying 
h Rot. Pip. 12 H. 3. Nott.  xv l. for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Pip. 12 H. 3. Nott.  of her Lands, then held 
k Rot. Pip. 12 H. 3. Nott.  by three Knights Fees, of the Honour of Peverell, Notingh.   

Earls of Huntendon.  
HAving, in my Discourse of Simon de St. Liz, the first, manifested, That by the Marriage of Maud the eldest Daughter to Waltheof Earl of Northumberland, and Huntendon, he was advanced to the Earldom of Huntendon; I shall now demonstrate how that Earldom was afterwards for a while possessed by some of the Royal Line of Scotland.  
It is to be noted, That, upon the death of this Simon, Maud his Wife survived him; and thereupon, taking 
a Jorevall. 955.  David, 
David.  Brother to Alexander King of Scotland, to her second Husband, he the said David, for that reason, assumed 
b 〈◊〉 Bo●t. 263 a. n. 42.  the Title of Earl of Huntendon, and Northumberland. Likewise, That upon the Death of his Brother Alexander without Issue, succeeding 
c 〈…〉  him, as King of Scotland; and thereupon a Peace being settled 
d 〈…〉  betwixt him and King Stephen, it was concluded 
e 〈…〉 , That Henry his Son, as rightful Heir to his Mother, should enjoy both those Earldoms.  
It is said by some 
f 〈…〉 , That King Stephen, shortly after his Coronation, making Peace with David King of Scotland, who had treacherously possessed himself of the Castles of Carlis●e, and Newcastle upon Tine, gave him his Earldom of Huntendon in lieu of them. Whether that were so, or not, I shall not take upon me to argue: but certain it is, that this Henry 
Henry.  (Son of David) enjoyed 
g R. Hoved. 281 a. n. 10.  it till his death, which happened 
h R. Hored. 281 a. n. 10.  in Anno 1153. (18 Steph.)  
As to its Succession afterwards, it is to be noted, That the before-specified Henry, by Ada 
i Hi●t. Ms. Joh. Tine●●th. in bibl. Bodl. lib. 18. cap. 28.  the Sister of William Earl Warren, had Issue 
k Hist. Ms. Joh. Tine●●th. in bibl. Bodl. lib. 18. cap. 28.  Malcolm, and William, both Kings of Scotland successively; as also a third 
l Hist. Ms. J●h. Tine●●th. in bibl. Bodl. lib. 18. cap. 28.  Son, called David. And, That Malcolm, 
Malcolm.  in 3 H. 2. giving 
m M. We●●m. in anno 1●57.  up to King Henry the City of Carlis●e, together with the Town of Newcastle, and Castle of Bamburgh, in Com. Northumb. as also 
n M. We●●m. in anno 1●57.  the whole County of London, in Scotland; had thereupon this Earldom of Huntendon restored 
o M. We●●m. in anno 1●57.  to him; Simon the Son of Simon de St. Liz, the second (who had been formerly Earl) being then in Minority.  
It is likewise farther to be observed, That this Malcolm died 
p Hect. Boet. 270 b.  without Issue, in Anno 1165. (11 H. 2.) and that thereupon William 
William.  his Brother succeeded 
q Hect. Boet. 270 b.  him, as well in this Earldom, as in that Kingdom; and, as a Member thereof, possessed 
r Rot. Pip. 13 H. 2. Northt.  Fodringhey, in Com. Northampt., But it was not long after (viz. Anno 1173. 19 H. 2.) ere that this William invaded 
s M. Paris. p. 128. n. 20.  Northumberland, which he challenged 
t M. Paris. p. 128. n. 20.  as his Right, from David his Grandfather; but was repulsed 
u M. Paris. p. 128. n. 20.  with no small loss. Nevertheless, the next ensuing year he made 
x Ibid. 130. n. 10, & 20.  a new Attempt: but the Great Men of the North raising 
y Ibid. 130. n. 10, & 20.  the Power of the Country, gave him Battle 
z R. Ho●. 308 a. n. 50.  at Alnwick; and there vanquishing 
a M. Pari●. ut supra.  his Army, with much slaughter, carried him Prisoner 
b M. Pari●. ut supra.  to the Castle of Richmund; and thence brought 
c R. Hou. 308 b. n. 30.  him to Northampton, to King Henry, with his Legs tied 
d R. Hou. 308 b. n. 30.  under the Belly of an Horse. After which, being sent to Faleise 
* 〈…〉  in Normandy, upon 
† 〈…〉  the sixth of December, Anno 1175. (22 H. 2.) he made 
‖ 〈…〉  his Peace with King Henry, upon these Terms; viz. 
e 〈…〉  That he should do Homage to him for the Kingdom of Scotland, and for all other his Territories and Lands: Also 
f Ibid. n. 40. , That all the Bishops, Earls, and Barons of that Realm, from whom King Henry required it, should do the like. According to which Agreement, being brought back into England, both he, and his Brother David, came 
g R. Hou. 311 b. n. ●0.  to York, and there did Homage 
h R. Hou. 311 b. n. ●0.  to young Henry (the King's Son.) And for the better observance of all Points of that Accord, delivered 
i Ibid. 312 a ●. 10.  up the Castles of Roxborough, Berwic, Geddeworth, Edinburgh, and Stryvelin, with David his Brother, and divers of the Nobles of Scotland, for Hostages.  
But this Story is otherwise told by the Monk of jorevaulx; viz. 
k 〈…〉  That King Henry making an Expedition to Tholouse, in the fifth year of his Reign, Malcolm King of Scotland went with him, and for that respect had this Earldom of Huntendon given him. Also, That after his death, William his Brother (and Successor in the Kingdom of Scotland) held it, until he rose in Arms, with young Henry, against King Henry the Father: And then, that David his Brother besieging the Castle of Huntendon, King Henry (being in Normandy) appointed, That the Nobles of England should march thither with an Army, and deliver it to Simon de St. Lize, together with the Earldom, as the right Heir thereto. Moreover, That thereupon Simon laid Siege to it, until the King of Scots, then in it, gave him the Keys thereof. And, That afterwards this Difference occasioned such an Animosity betwixt them, in the King's Presence, that he told them both, in great wrath, That neither of them should have it; and thereupon caused that Castle to be demolished: but expressed that Simon should enjoy the Earldom. Likewise, That not long after, Simon departing this Life without Issue, the King gave the same Castle to this William, and that thereupon he bestowed it on David 
David.  his Brother.  
Whether he did, or did not, during the Life of King Henry II. I shall not here stand to argue: but certain it is, That in Anno 1190. (1 R. 1.) this William obtained from King Richard a Restitution 
l M. West●▪ in anno 1190.  of the Castles of Roxborough, and Berwick, and whatsoever else King Henry the Second had taken from him, when he was his Prisoner: As also 
m M. Westm▪ in anno 1190.  all his Dem●sns and Fees in the County of Huntendon, and all other Places; to hold to him and his Heirs, as freely as Malcolm his Brother had ever enjoyed them, or aught to have enjoyed them. And as certain it is, That David his Brother soon after possessed it: for, it appears 
n Cart. antiq. X. n. 28. , That King Richard the First, by his Charter, bearing date 24 junii, in the first year of his Reign, granted and confirmed to this David (whom he calls Earl David, Brother to the King to Scotland) all the Liberties which David King of Scotland his Grandfather, and King Malcolm his Brother, had in the Honour of Huntendon, in the time of King Henry, Grandfather to King Henry, Father of the said King Richard, or in the time of the said King Henry his Father.  
Being thus settled in this Earldom of Huntendon, that which I next find memorable of him, is, That in 6 R. 1. he attended 
o 〈…〉  that King, in his Expedition then made into Normandy. And next, That he took to Wife 
p 〈…〉  Maud the Daughter of Hugh Revelioc Earl of Chester, and eldest Sister and Coheir to Ranulph Blundevile, the last Earl of that Family. With whom he had 
q 〈…〉  in Frankmarriage, by the Gift of the same Earl her Brother, the Lordship of Badewen, in Com. Essex Graham,. in Lindessei, in Com. Linc. Also all his Lands in Golgesby, Emungeby, and Cisterby, in that County; with xv Knights Fees.  
By which Maud he had Issue 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three Sons, Henry, David, and john; and four Daughters, viz. Maud the Wife 
s Ex mango Regist. in Officio Ducat. Lanc. tit. Glouc.  of john de Monmo●th; Margaret, the Wife 
t Jorevall. 975. n. 40.  of Alan of Galloweie; Isabel, of 
u Jorevall. 975. n. 40.  Robert Lord Brus of Anandale; and Ada, of 
x Jorevall. 975. n. 40.  Henry de Hastings.  
In 17 joh. command 
y Pat. 17 Joh. m. 23.  was given to S. Earl of Winchester, to make Livery of the Castle of Fodringhey to this Earl David, he doing 
z Pat. 17 Joh. m. 23.  his Homage: but, in case he should die before his performance thereof, then 
a Pat. 17 Joh. m. 23.  to give it up to the King. It seems, that soon after he adhered to the Rebellious Barons: for plain it is, that in 1 H 3. William Marshal the younger obtained a Grant 
b Pat. 1 H. 3. m 6.  of all his Lands, for his better support in the King's Service.  
It is said 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B. , That he died in Anno 1219. (3 H. 3.) at his Manor of Yerdley, in Com. Northampt. (now called Yardley- Hastings) and that he was buried 
d Plac. Coron. apud Hunt. 12 H. 3. rot. 3.  in the Abbey of Sawtre, in Com. Hunt. Maud his Wife surviving him, who thereupon had inter alia, the Manor of Kemmeston, in Com. Bedf. assigned 
e Claus. 3. H. 3. m. 5.  to her, for her Maintenance, until her Dowry should be set forth. And giving Security 
f Ibid. , That she would not marry again, without Licence; she had Livery 
g Ibid.  of the Maunors of Graham, and Hemingby, in Com. Linc. and Totham, in Com. Midd. which were part of her Frankmarriage.  
As to his Sons, it appears 
h 〈…〉 , That in 5 joh. he gave a thousand Marks Fine to the King, that Henry (the eldest) might have leave to marry Maud de Cauz, with her Inheritance. But this Henry, and David, died (both of them) in his Life-time, as it seems: for john, 
john.  the third Son, became his Heir 
i Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 7. , being then in Minority 
k Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 7. . Whereupon Alexander King of Scotland, in 4 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
l Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 7.  from the King of the Honour of Huntendon, with the Castle and Town of Fotheringhay; sa●ing 
m Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 7.  the Right of this Son and Heir of Earl David. Of which Son and Heir, Ranulph Earl of Chester (his Uncle) having the Tution 
n Rot. Pip. 5 H. 3. Cantab. & Hunt. , obtained an Annuity 
o Rot. Pip. 5 H. 2. Cantab. & Hunt.  of xl. l. out of the Lordships of Bramton, and Al●mundburie for his Maintenance. But in 11 H. 3. this john accomplishing his full Age, and doing 
p Claus. 11.  his Homage, had Livery 
q H. 3. m. 12.  of his Lands. And in 20 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
r Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 23.  from the King, of ten Bucks, and ten Does, out of the Forest of Rokingham (in Com. Northampt.) to store his Park at Fotheringhay.  
I should now come to his Marriage, and what else is memorable of him: but having already taken notice thereof, in my Discourse of him, as Earl of Chester, I need not here to say any more.   

Reginald Earl of Cornwall.  
THis Reginald was 
a W. Gemet. 306 D.  one of the illegitimate Sons of King Henry the First (begotten, as 'tis generally believed 
b Vinc. discov. p. 130. , on the Daughter of Robert Corbet) and surnamed 
c Ord. Vit. 915 D.  the Dunstanvill.  
In 3 Steph. he was a stout Adherer 
d Ord. Vit. 915 D.  to Maud the Empress, against King Stephen: but afterwards, falling off, was in Anno 1140. (5 Steph.) made 
e W. Malmesb. 105 a. n. 30.  Earl of Cornwall, by that King. Howbeit, after this, being surprised 
f Gesta Regis Steph. 950 A.  in Cornwall, at a certain Castle then in the Power of the King, by one William Fitz-Richard (a Person of 
g Gesta Regis Steph. 950 A.  a Noble Extraction, and ample Fortune in those Parts) violating 
h Ibid.  his Faith to that King, he married 
i Ibid.  the Daughter of this William, and thereupon reduced 
k Ibid. B.  that whole Country to his Will, grievously oppressing 
l Ibid. B.  all the King's Party, and not sparing 
m Ibid. B.  what was Sacred; insomuch as he underwent the Sentence 
n Ibid. B.  of Excommunication for so doing, by the Bishop of Exeter. The King therefore hearing 
o Ibid.  of these his Rebellious Practices, marched 
p Ibid.  suddenly thither, with a powerful Army; and recovering 
q Ibid.  those strong Holds by him gained, committed 
r Ibid.  them to the trust of Earl Alan (of Richmund.)  
After this, scil. in 6 Steph. he was 
s Ibid. 956 A.  in that fatal Battle of Lincoln, against King Stephen. But, ere long, the Tide turning, by the Success which the King had in taking 
t Ibid. 968 B. C.  the Castle of Forandune, in Com. Berks. which Robert Earl of Gloucester had built 
u Ibid. 968 B. C.  on the behalf of the Empress; being by her sent 
x Ibid. 969 A.  with Overtures of Peace to the King, he was taken 
y Ibid. 969 A.  by Philip, a younger Son to that Earl, who had revolted to the King's Side.  
After which time, I find no more mention of him, till 2 H. 2. that he had the Lordship of Meleburne, in Com. Somerset. given 
m Rot. Pip. 2 H. a. Somerset.  him by King Henry; as also 
n Testa de Nevil Devon.  the Manors of Karswill and Depeford, with the Hundreds.  
In 10 H. 2. he endeavoured 
o R. Hoved. 282 b. n. 10.  (for the King's Honour, as 'tis 
p R. Hoved. 282 b. n. 10.  said) a Reconciliation betwixt King Henry, and Thomas Becket then Archbishop of Canterbury. Which not taking effect, he was the next year sent 
q Ibid. 283. ●. 30.  to visit him in his Sickness; and after that, to 
r Ibid. b. n. 4●.  acquaint him with the Judgement given against him.  
Furthermore, upon the levying of that Aid in 12 H. 2. for Marrying the King's Daughter, he certified 
s Lib. rub. in S●acc. tit. Cornub.  his Knight's Fees to be CCXV and a third part, in Cornwall, and Devonshire: for which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
t Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Cornub. & Devon.  CCXV Marks iv s. v d. besides 
u Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Cornub. & Devon.  Lix l. vi s. viij d. for the Knight's Fees of Richard (de Redvers) Earl of Devon.  
Moreover, in 19 H. 2. upon that Rebellion 
x R. Hoved. 307 a.  of Robert Earl of Leicester, on the behalf of young Henry (the King's Son) he marched 
y R. Hoved. 307 a.  against him (with the Earl of Gloucester) to St. Edmundsbury; and the year following, joined 
z Ibid. b. n. 10.  with Richard de Luci (at that time Justice of England) in the Siege of Leicester, then held out by the Forces of that Earl; which Town they took 
a Ibid. b. n. 10. , though not the Castle.  
This Earl Reginald, for 
b 〈…〉  the health of the Soul of King Henry his Father, gave 
c 〈…〉  to the Monks in the Isle of Sully, all the Wreck of Sea happening upon that Island; excepting Whales, and any whole Ship. And departing 
d R. Hoved. 313 a. n. 40.  this Life at Certes●y, in Anno 1175. (21 H. 2.) was buried 
e R. Hoved. 313 a. n. 40.  at Reading, leaving Issue four Daughters, viz. ... married 
f Dom●tian A. 8. in bibls. Cotton. 79 a.  to Richard de Redvers Lord of the Isle of Uviht Maud, to 
g Vin●. discov. p. 130.  Robert Earl of Mellent; Ursula, to 
h Vin●. discov. p. 130.  Walter de Dunstanvill; and Sarah, to 
i Claus. 16 Joh. m. 21.  the Viscount of Lymoges; who had 
k Claus. 16 Joh. m. 21.  in Frankmarriage with her the moiety of the Manor of Thiwernhy in Cornwall.  
He also left Issue 
l Ex●et. cod. Ms. penès Will. Mohun eq. 〈◊〉. anno. 1583.  two Sons, but Illegitimate; the one called 
m Ex●et. cod. Ms. penès Will. Mohun eq. 〈◊〉. anno. 1583.  Henry Fitz. Count, begotten 
n Ex●et. cod. Ms. penès Will. Mohun eq. 〈◊〉. anno. 1583.  on the Body of Beatrix de Vaus, Lady of Torre and Karswell. Which Henry, through the Bounty of King Henry the Second, had a Grant 
o Ibid.  of the whole County of Cornwall, as also 
p Ibid.  of the Manors of Brade●eth and O●●ord, with other Lands in Com. Devon. and the Lordship of Karswell, by the gift 
q Ibid.  of Beatrix his Mother.  
The other Son was called 
r Ibid.  William.  
Upon the death of this Reginald, the King retained 
s 〈…〉  the Earldom of Cornw●ll in his own Hands; and likewise 
t 〈…〉  all his Lands in England and Wales, for the use of john his own Son (afterwards King) excepting 
u 〈…〉  a small Proportion to his Daughter's beforementioned.  
I come now to Henry (the elder of his illegitimate Sons) in regard he was a Person of Note in his time.  
This Henry, by the Name 
x 〈…〉  of Henry Fitz-Count, had in 4 joh. an Assignation 
y 〈…〉  of xxl. (current Money of Anjou) for his Support in that King's Service at Rouen: and about that time gave 
z Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. Devo●.  twelve hundred Marks for the Lands of William de Traci; which Lands Hugh de Curtenai and Henry de Traci afterwards enjoyed.  
In 17 jeh. this Henry had from the King a Grant 
a Pat. 17. 〈◊〉 m. 15.  of the whole County of Cornwall, with the D●mesns, and all other its Appurtenances, to Farm, until the Realm should be in peace, and the King clearly satisfied, whether he ought to hold it by right of Inheritance, or as part of the Demesn of the Crown: And being then made Constable 
b Ibid.  of the Castle at Lanceston, rendered 
c Ibid.  up the Government of the Castle of Porcestre, which he had formerly held. Moreover, by the assent 
d 〈…〉  of that King, he held the Town and Castle of Totneis, as also 
f 〈…〉  the Manors of Corneworth, and Lodeswell which Reginald de Braose formerly had by the Grant of King Henry the Second. And 1 H. 3. obtained another Grant 
g 〈…〉  of the County of Cornwall, with all its Appurtenances, to hold in as full and ample manner as Reginald Earl of Cornwall held it; and not to be disseised thereof, but by Judgement of the King's Court.  
In 4 H. 3. it appears 
h 〈…〉 , that he stood indebted to the King in five hundred ninety seven Pounds and one Mark, which was due by him to King john for the Honour of Braeles (alias Broeneis:) and that, the same year, disobeying 
i 〈…〉  the King's Commands, as also stubbornly departing 
k 〈…〉  the Court without leave, the King discharged 
l 〈…〉  all his Subjects, and in particular those of Cornwall, from having any thing to do with him. Howbeit, soon after, through the Mediation 
m Ibid.  of the Bishops of Norwich, Winchester, and Exeter, as also 
n Ibid.  of Hubert de Burgh (than Justice of England) and some others; giving 
o Ibid.  up the Castle of Launceston, and the County of Cornwall, with all the Homage and Services thereto belonging, as fully as King john enjoyed them at the beginning of the War which he had with his Barons; his Peace 
p Ibid.  was then made, with a Salvo jure, etc. saving the Right he pretended to for that Country; wherein the King was to do him Justice, when he should come of age.  
But that (as it seems) was never done: for certain it is, that the King did not arrive to his full age, till long after the death of this Henry; it being evident 
q Claus. 6 H. ●. 3. m. 7.  that he died about two years after, viz. in 6 H. 3. Whereupon Command was given 
r Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  to the Sheriff of Cornwall, That he should permit his Executors to enjoy all his Goods, and likewise the Rents of all his Lands, whereof he was possessed when he went to Jerusalem, for the full Term limited to all those who were signed with the Cross.  
It is by some thought, that this Henry succeeded his Father in the Earldom of Cornwall, in regard that King Henry the Third, in the first year of his Reign, granted to him the County of Cornwall, with all its Appurtenances, as is above expressed: But considering that the Title of Earl was never attributed to him after that time, I cannot conceive any thing more passed by that Grant, than the Barony, or Revenue of that County: For 'tis observable, That in the Patent 
s Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.  to Richard Duke of Gloucester, by King Edward the Fourth, whereby he grants him Castrum, Comitatum, Honorem, & Dominium Richmundiae, there passed no more than the mere Seignory, otherwise he would not have omitted the Title of Earl thereof amongst his Styles. The like may be noted of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, who had Castrum, Comitatum, Dominium, & Honorem Richmundiae, granted 
t Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 17.  to him by King Henry the Fourth; yet never enjoyed the Title of Earl of Richmund.   

William de Ipre Earl of Kent.  
TOuching the Parentage of this William, there is much difference amongst Authors; one 
a 〈…〉  affirming him to be an illegitimate Son to Philip Earl of Ipre, in Flanders, begotten on the Daughter of William Laon Viscount of Ipre, second Son to Robert surnamed the Frison, Earl of Flanders: Another 
b 〈…〉 , That he was Son to Robert Marquis of the Parts of Picardy. Of his memorable A●chievements, it appears 
c 〈…〉 , That, in Anno 1127. (28 H. 1.) having intelligence that Charles Duke of Flanders, upon his coming to Bruges, to hear Mass, being in the Church there, devoutly kneeling, was shamefully murdered (with most of his Company) by Burchard de L'isle, and his Soldiers; he so highly resented 
d 〈…〉  that barbarous Act, as that he forthwith laid Siege to the same Castle, until Lewes' King of France came thither; who taking it by Storm, threw down all those wicked Man-slayers from a very high Tower. Likewise 
e Ibid. 885 E. C. , That having opposed William Duke of Flanders, who had Besieged the Castle of Alost, and at length falling into his hands, he was committed Prisoner to Amalric de Montford: but after a while, through the Mediation of Friends, had his Enlargement, and a fair Reception to Friendship. Moreover 
f Ibid. 909 C▪  That in Anno 1137. (2 Steph.) King Stephen having Wars with Maud the Empress, in Normandy, and the Country's adjacent; standing firm to that King, he endeavoured to give Battle to the Anjovins; but, that the Normans, through envy, refusing to assist him, he passed the Seine, and went to the King; who embracing him, with those Flemings he brought, put his chief affiance in them.  
Furthermore, 
g Ibid. 925 C, , That in Anno 1138. (3 Steph.) he marched into Normandy, with Waleran Earl of Mellent, there to give assistance to those who were oppressed by the adverse Party; and first encountered with Roger de Tonei (commonly called Roger de Conc●is) whom ●●nding too strong for him, he thereupon wasted a great part of the Country: Also, That getting to his assistance 
h Ibid. D:  Ralph de Parrona, with CC Soldiers, and other Auxiliaries, he designed 
i Ibid. D:  to march into Anjou. And 
k Ibid. 919 D. & 920 A. , in Anno 1139. (4 Steph.) when Roger Bishop of Salisbury (who had born a great sway in the time of King Henry the First) much favouring the Title of Maud the Empress, with his two great Nephews, the then Bishops of Lincoln and Ely, did much annoy their Neighbours; which occasioned G●aleran Earl of Mellent, and Robert (his Brother) Earl of Leicester, to raise a Tumult at Oxford; whereby they took that Bishop, with Alexander of Lincoln; and that the Bishop of Ely, escaping, fled to the Devires, in Com. Wilts. (then strongly fortified, where he did the utmost he could to Man it against the King) he was sent thither to take it, if possible.  
Having therefore been thus faithful to King Stephen, and showed such Testimonies of his Valour, he was, in Anno 1141. (being the sixth year of his Reign) advanced 
l Meyerus p. 44.  by him to the Earldom of Kent. But, before the end of that year, King Stephen meeting 
m Ord Vit. 921 D. & 922 A.  with his Adversaries at Lincoln, and having there all the Strength he could raise, divided 
n Ord Vit. 921 D. & 922 A.  his Army into three Parts; in the Front whereof he placed 
o Ibid.  the Flemings, and Britons, under the Command 
p Ibid.  of this Earl, and Alan de Dinant; who encountering the Welsh, put 
q H. Hunt. 224 b. n. 20, & 30.  them to the rout. But the Earl of Chester, on the other side, charging 
r H. Hunt. 224 b. n. 20, & 30.  in with his Troops, forthwith so disordered the Royalists, that they were constrained 
s H. Hunt. 224 b. n. 20, & 30.  to give ground. Whereupon this Earl, seeing the Day lost (being a Person of great integrity, and an expert Soldier) fled 
t Ibid. , with purpose 
u Ibid.  to reserve himself for better Times.  
The Victory 
x Ibid. 225. & Ibid. n. 10.  therefore being thus obtained by the Earl of Chester, and other the great Champions for the Empress; and King Stephen himself, with the chief of his Friends, made Prisoners; she was forthwith acknowledged 
y Ibid. 225. & Ibid. n. 10.  for Sovereign, in all Parts of the Realm, excepting 
z Ibid. 225. & Ibid. n. 10.  in Kent, where the Queen and this Earl had special Power. Which did so highly elate 
a Ibid.  her, that she carried things with too high a hand, and thereby, within a short time, lost 
b Ibid.  the Hearts of the People.  
The Queen therefore, taking advantage of so fit an Opportunity, through the help 
c Ibid.  of the Londoners, levied new Forces; and, by the assistance 
d Ibid.  of this Earl (with some other of the Nobles) raised another Army; which, soon after, by that signal Victory 
e Ibid.  obtained at Winchester (where Robert Earl of Gloucester, and many others, were taken Prisoners) turned the Scale, so that the King was 
f Ibid.  set at liberty.  
It is reported 
† Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 256 b. n. 40.  of this Earl, That, in those times of Hostility betwixt Maud the Empress and King Stephen, he burned the Abbey of Wherwelle, in Com. Suthampt., in regard the Nuns of that House harboured some of the Empresses Followers. But, when the Times grew more calm and quiet, he founded 
g Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 827. n. 30.  an Abbey at Box●ey, in Kent, for Cistertian-Monks, in Anno 1144. (9 Steph.) Howbeit, after the death of King Stephen, 'tis said 
h Meyetus p. 56.  that he was forced to depart the Realm; and that he, thereupon, betook himself to a Monastic Life, in the Abbey of Laon, in Flanders: as also, that he there died 9 Kal. Febr. Anno 1162.   

Morvill.  
IN Anno 1138. (3 Steph.) Hugh 
Hugh.  de Morvill was 
a Monast. Ang. 335 a. n. 60. & b. n. 20.  one of the Witnesses to that Charter of Protection then made by David King of Scots, to the Monks of Tinemouth. And in 3 H. 2. Simon 
Simon.  de Morvill gave 
b Rot. P●p. 3 H. ●. sub tit. Carleol.  fifty Marks for Livery of the Lands of Ralph de Engaine, having married 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Ada the Daughter and Heir to William de Engaine, Son of him the said Ralph; in whose Right he possessed 
d Testa de Nevil Cumb●. Regist. de Holcoltram.  the Barony of Burgh upon the Sands, in Com. Cumbr. it descending 
e Testa de Nevil Cumb●. Regist. de Holcoltram.  to her Hereditarily, from Ebria her Grandmother, Daughter and Heir 
f Ibid.  to Robert Trivers, Wife to Ralph de Engaine her Grandfather; unto which Robert, Ranulph de Meschines, anciently Lord of Cumberland, first gave 
g Ibid.  the Inheritance of it, together with the Forest of Englewode, to hold 
h Ibid.  by the Service of Cornage.  
This Simon left Issue by her two Sons, Roger 
Roger.  
i Rot. Pip. 6 J●h. Cumbr.  and Richard. Which Roger had Issue 
k Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Cumbr.  Hugh 
Hugh.  de Morvile, who was 
l M. Paris. in anno 1171. p. 124. n. 20. Jorevall. 1063. n. 30.  one of those in 17 H. 2. that boldly came to Thomas Becket, than Archbishop of Canterbury, being in his Bedchamber, requiring him, by Command from the King, That he should restore those Bishops which he had suspended, and absolve them that were excommunicated. Who answering 
m M. Paris. in anno 1171. p. 124. n. 20. Jorevall. 1063. n. 30.  That what was done by the Apostolic Authority, could not be altered; he, with the rest who had machinated his Death, followed 
n M. Paris. in anno 1171. p. 124. n. 20. Jorevall. 1063. n. 30.  him into the Cathedral at Canterbury, when he went to Vespers, and there barbarously murdered 
o M. Paris. in anno 1171. p. 124. n. 20. Jorevall. 1063. n. 30.  him, at the Altar of St. Benedict. Which done, they entered 
p Jorevall. ut supra n. 40, & 50.  his Stables, and taking 
q Jorevall. ut supra n. 40, & 50.  away his Horses, rode 
r Jorevall. ut supra n. 40, & 50.  to Knaresburgh in Yorkshire (a Town then belonging 
r Jorevall. ut supra n. 40, & 50.  to this Hugh) where they stayed 
s Jorevall. ut supra n. 40, & 50.  till all the Inhabitants thereabouts were weary of them.  
This Hugh took to Wife 
t Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Helewise de Stutevill, with whom he had 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the Manors of Kirk-Oswald, and 〈◊〉 in Com. Cumbr. and in 2 joh. obtained Licence 
x Cart. a Joh. m. 9  to enclose his Woods at Kirk-Oswald; likewise to fortify his Manor-house, and to have a Fair there, once every year, with a Market every week.  
Moreover, he gave 
y Oblate 1 Joh. m. 6. Linc.  unto the King xv Marks, and three good Palfreys, to enjoy his Court, with the Liberties of Toll, Theme, Infangthef, Fire and Water Ordeall, and such other Privileges as belonged to the Crown, during the continuance of Helewise his Wife in a Regular Habit: And left Issue only two Daughters, his Heirs, viz. Ada and joan. Which Ada first married 
z Oblate 1 Joh. m. 1. Cumbe●l.  in his Life-time, to Richard the Son of Reginald de Lucy of Egremunt; and, secondly, to 
a Pat. 2. H. 3. m. 2.  Thomas de Multon: And joan (after her Father's death) to Richard Gernun. Whereupon, in 6 joh. upon Partition 
b Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Cum●●.  of the Lands of this Hugh, betwixt those his Daughters and Coheris, Richard de Lucy gave 
c Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Cumb●.  a Fine to the King of Nine hundred Marks, and Five Palfreys, for the purparty of Ada his Wife, and Forestership of Cumberland, as fully as he the said Hugh enjoyed the same: and 
d Ibid.  Richard Gernun Six hundred Marks, for liberty to 
e Ibid.  marry joan the younger Daughter, with the purparty belonging to her of those Lands, whereof her Father died seized.  
Of Richard 
Richard.  de Morvill (the younger Son of Simon) all I have seen, is, That in 16 H. 2. he gave 
f Rot. Pip. 16 H. 2. Lanc.  to the King a Fine of CC Marks, for Livery of those Lands which he claimed with the Daughter of William de Lancaster. Also, That he took 
* Lel. coll. vol: 1. 352.  part with the King of Scotland, Robert Earl of Leicester, and other of the English Nobility, in that Insurrection made against King Henry the Second, by young Henry his Son, whom he had Crowned in his own Life-time. Likewise, That he was possessed 
† Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Northampt.  of the Lordships of Worendene, and Bosegate, in Com. Northampt. And, That he left Issue Helen 
g Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Northampt.  his Daughter and Heir, married 
h Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Northampt.  to Rolland de Galweie.  
¶ Of this Family (doubtless) was Eudo 
Eudo.  de Morevill; who left Issue 
k Rot. Pip. 22 H. 3. S●tht.  two Daughters, his Heirs: whereof Maude became the Wife 
l Rot. Pip. 22 H. 3. S●tht.  of Matthew de Columbers. Which Matthew, in 22 H. 3. gave a Fine 
m Rot. Pip. 22 H. 3. S●tht.  of Lx Marks for Livery of her purparty of that Inheritance; and in 23 H. 3. xx Marks more, for Livery 
n Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. Dor●. & Somerset.  of the Lands which were of the Inheritance of Isabella, Mother to her the said Maude.   

Somerie.  
IN 5 Steph. Roger 
Roger.  de Sumeri gave 
a R●t. Pip. ● Steph. Kent.  ten Marks of Silver for Livery of the Lands of his Wife's Mother. About which time also King Stephen confirmed 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 443 a. n. 20.  those Grants which Christian de Sumerie and her Sons had made to the Nuns at Stratford (commonly called Stratford at Bow, in Com. Midd.) of their Land at Haseling●eild, in Com. Cantabr. in which County of Cambridge, Stephen de Sumeri had 
c Testa de Nevil Cantab●. ● H●nt.  anciently a Barony.  
After this, there was john 
john.  de Sumeri, who took to Wife 
d 〈…〉  Hawyse the Sister 
* 〈…〉  and Heir to Gervase Paganell, Baron of Dudley, in Com. Staff. and gave 
e 〈…〉  to the Monks of Tykford, in Com. Buck. (of the Foundation of the Paganells, his Wife's Ancestors) two Yard-land in Tykford. Which Hawyse was afterwards married 
† 〈…〉  to Roger de Berkley.  
To whom succeeded Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir; who, in 6 R. 1. accounted 
f 〈…〉  CCC Marks, for Livery of the Barony of Gervase Pain●ll (his Mother's Father) until the King's return out of Almain. And, the same year, upon 
g Rot. Pip▪ 6 R. 1. 〈◊〉.  Collection of the Aid for that King's Redemption, paid 
h Rot. Pip▪ 6 R. 1. 〈◊〉.  Fifty Pound for those Fees of Gervase Paganell. But that Sum of CCC Marks was not paid 
i Rot. Pip: 1 JOh. 〈◊〉.  till 1 joh.  
This Ralph de Sumerie, in 6 joh. obtained 
k Cart. antiq. G. n. 12.  of that King, in lieu 
l Cart. antiq. G. n. 12.  of the Manor of Wolverhampton (which the King thereupon gave 
m Cart. antiq. G. n. 12.  to Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury) the Manors of Mere, Swinford, and Clent, in exchange. Which Manors were thenceforth to be held 
n Ibid.  by him and his Heirs, in Fee; paying 
o Ibid.  yearly to the Exchequer by the hands of the Sheriff of Staffordshire, for Mere, viij l. for Swinford, ix l. and for Clent, iv l. xiii s. iv d. which was the ancient Farm: and C s. more of Increment, at Michaelmass and Easter, by even Portions; performing to the King and his Heirs the Service of one Knights Fee. And in consideration 
p Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Staff.  of C Marks, then by him paid into the King's Exchequer, had Livery 
q Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Staff.  of those Manors, according to the tenor of that Grant.  
Moreover, in. 10 joh. giving 
r Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Buck. & Bed●.  to the King C l. and two Palfreys, he had Livery 
s Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Buck. & Bed●.  of the Lordship of Newport, in Com. Buck., which his Mother formerly 
t Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Buck. & Bed●.  held; for which he thereupon did his Homage 
u Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Buck. & Bed●.   
But in 12 joh. he died: Whereupon Margaret his Wife gave 
x Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Berks.  to the King a Fine of CCC Ma●ks, to have an Assignation of her Dowry.  
To this beforementioned Ralph, succeeded W●lliam 
William.  his Son and Heir; who, by reason of his Minority at his Father's death, was in Ward 
y Testa de Nevil Staff.  for his Barony, which then consisted 
z Testa de Nevil Staff.  of ten Knights Fees and three parts. This William, in 5 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Beteam, was acquitted 
a Rot. Pip. 5 H. ●. Staff.  thereof (having been personally in the King's Army there, as 'tis like.) He was called 
b Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 7.  William Percevall de Someri; and died 
c Claus. 6 H. 3 m. 9  in● H. 3. Whereupon the Wardship of Nicholas de Sumeri his Heir, 
〈…〉  with all his Lands, was committed 
d Claus. 6 H. 3 m. 9  to Ranulph Earl of Chester.  
Which Nicholas dying 
e Claus; ●. 3. m. 7.  without Issue, in 13 H. 3. the Inheritance of his Barony and Lands came 
f Claus●●●. 3. m. 7.  to Roger 
Roger  de Sumeri, his Uncle; who performing his Homage 
g Claus●●●. 3. m. 7. , had Livery 
h Claus●●●. 3. m. 7.  of them the same year. But, in 17 H. 3. were, by the King's Precept 
i Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5  to the Sheriff of Worcestershire, seized again into the King's hands, for neglecting 
k Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5  (upon Summons) to receive the Honour of Knighthood.  
This Roger de Someri took to Wife 
l Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 13.  Nichola one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Hugh de Albini Earl of Arundel; and upon partition made of the Lands appertaining to those Coheirs, in 28 H. ●. had 
m Pat. 2● H. 3. m. 13.  the Manor of Barewe, in Com. Cestr. for the Principal Seat.  
In 29 H. 3. upon Collection 
n Rot. Pip. ●9 H. 3. Staff.  of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, he paid 
o Rot. Pip. ●9 H. 3. Staff.  Li l. for Fifty one Knights Fees, which he then had; whereof that Knight's Fee, for Mere, 〈◊〉 and Clent, was part. And, in 37 H. 3. attended 
p Rot. Fin. 37 ●. 3. m. 5.  the King in his Expedition then made into Gascoigne.  
Moreover, in 41 H. 3. he had Summons 
q Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso, ● 6.  to attend him again, at Br●●t●, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well 〈◊〉 with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursion of the Welsh. And the next year following received the like Command 
r 〈…〉  to be at Chester, on Monday after the Feast of St. john Baptist.  
After which, ere long, viz. in 46 Hen. 3. he began 
s 〈…〉  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Dudley; but was prohibited 
t 〈…〉  by the King to proceed therein, without his special Licence. And in 47 H. 3. had again Summons 
u Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso, m. 15.  to be at Hereford, well provided with Horse and Arms, upon the third day after the Epiphany, to march against the Welsh.  
In 48 H. 3. when 
e Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18. & m. 1●  some of the Barons rebelliously put themselves in Arms, under the specious pretence of asserting the Laws of the Land, and the People's Liberties; this Roger, adhering 
f Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18. & m. 1●  to the King, had Licence 
g Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18. & m. 1●  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Dudley, in Com. Staff. and the like 
h Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18. & m. 1●  at his Manor of Welegh in Com. Wigorn. And the same year fight stoutly for the King, in the Battle of Lewes, was there taken 
i M. Paris. in anno 1264. p. 996. 1. 6.  Prisoner.  
This is the substance of what I find memorable of him; other than that he gave 
k Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 388 b.  s to the Monks of St. Mary's, in York, half an Hide of Land in H●●elingfeild, with the Church and Tithes: and that by the before-specified Nichola, his first Wife, he had only Issue four Daughters, who were Heirs to their Mother's Estate; viz. 
l 〈…〉  joan, the Wife of john Estrange; Maude, of Walter de Suley; Maude, of Henry de Erdington; and Margery, of Ralph Cromwell.  
And, That he married 
m 〈…〉  to his second Wife Amabill the Widow of Gilbert de Segrave, Daughter and Heir to Robert de Chaucumbe; by whom he had Issue two Sons, viz. Roger and john 
n 〈…〉 ; and a Daughter, called Margaret, married 
o 〈…〉  to Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton.  
This first mentioned Roger died 
p 〈…〉  in 1 E. 1. being then seized 
q 〈…〉  of the Manor of Bradfeild, in Com. Berks. as a Member of the Barony of Dudley: Of which Manor were then held 
r Ibid.  divers Lordships and Lands, extending 
s Ibid.  to nin● Knights Fees, an hal●, and fourth part. As also of the Manor of 〈◊〉- Paynell, in Com. Buck. and of the Advowson of the Priory of 〈◊〉; unto which Manor of Newport belonged 
u Ibid.  thirteen Knights Fees and a fourth part: And was baried 
x 〈…〉  in the Priory of Dudley. After whole death divers years, viz. in Anno 1290. (18 E. 1.) Roger Bishop of Coventry and 〈…〉 Indulgence of xi days, of then 〈…〉 to all such as being truly confessed, 〈◊〉 
y 〈…〉  〈◊〉 should devoutly say a 〈◊〉 noster and an Ave 〈◊〉 his Soul, and the Souls of all the Faithful 〈◊〉. The like Indulgence, about ten years after that, was granted 
z 〈…〉  by Basill of 〈◊〉, and divers other Foreign Archbishops and Bishops.  
To this Roger, 
Roger 2.  succeeded Roger his Son and Heir (beforementioned) begot 
a 〈…〉  on Amabill his second Wife; being then 
b 〈…〉 , viz. in 1 E. 1. eighteen years of age.  
Which Roger, in. 10 E. 1. was 
c 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into 〈◊〉. But in 19 E. 1. departed 
d 〈…〉  this Life, leaving Roger 
Roger.  his Son and H●ir twelve 
e 〈…〉  years of age; Agnes his Wi●e then surviving: who had 
f 〈…〉  for her Dowry the Manor of Brad●ield, with the Park, in Com. Berks. the Manor of Weleye, in Com. Wigor●. with the Park; and the Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Staff. with the Park, assigned unto her. The Wardship of which Roger (viz. Son and Heir of Roger) was committed 
g 〈…〉  to john de St. john.  
But this last Roger so in minority at that time) died without issue, 
john.  as it seems: for it appears 
h 〈…〉 , That john his Brother came to be Heir, and had not 
i 〈…〉  accomplished his full Age in 28 E. 1. But in 29 E. 1. (whether then of age I cannot say) was 
k 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
l 〈…〉  31 E. 1. And in 34 E. 1. received 
i 〈…〉  the Order of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. with Prince Edward, and many others.  
Moreover, in 4 E. 2. he was 
n 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotland; and in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
o 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast-day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms.  
Furthermore, in. 10 E. 2. he was 
p 〈…〉  employed again in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
q 〈…〉  12 and 
r 〈…〉  13 E. 2. And in 15 E. 2. upon 
† 〈…〉  that Misfortune of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, was joined 
* 〈…〉  in Commission with R●phe Lord Basset of Drayton, to seize his Castle of Kenilworth into the King's hands. But departed 
s Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 72.  this Life upon the Feast-day of St. Thomas the Martyr, before the end of that year: Luci● his Wife then surviving him; who had for her Dowry the Manors of Newport- Paynell, in Com. Buck. Bradfeild, Soleham, and Bastenden, in Com. Berks. and Old Swynford, in Com. Wigorn., assigned 
t Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 20.  unto her: leaving Margaret the Wife of john de Sutton, than xxxii years of age, and joan the Wife of Thomas Botetourt xxix years of age, his Sisters and next 
u Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 72.  Heirs, being then seized 
x Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 72.  of the Manors of Warsop, and Ekering, in Com. Nott. the Hamlet of Bordesley, in Com. Warr. the Manor of Bradfeild, in Com. Berks. the Castle of Dudley, and Manors of Seggesley, Swinford, and Clent, in Com. Staff. as also of the Advowson of the Priory of Tykford, in Com. Buck. of his Ancestors Foundation.  
Upon Partition of which Inheritance, this Margaret had for her Purparty an Assignation 
y Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 14.  of the Castle of Dudley, with the Manor of Seggesley, Chase of Pensnet, and Manor of New Swynford- Regin, in Com. Staff. as also of the Town of Dudlep, in Com. Wigorn.  
And the said joan, for her purparty, the 
z Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 14.  Manors of Bradfeild, Soleham, and Bastenden, in Com. Berks. Rowley- Somery, with certain Lands in Prestwode, in the Forest of Kynfare, in Com. Stafford.   

Belet.  
THe first mention of this Name and Family (wherewith I have met) is in 5 Steph. Hervey 
Hervey.  Belet being 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Steph Northampt.  then possessed of some Lands in Com. Northampt.  
The next is, of Robert Belet, 
Robert.  who, in 11 H. 2. paid 
b 〈◊〉 Pip. 11 H. 2. Surr.  C l. for an Amerciament in Com. Surr. Which Robert, in 2 R. 1. gave 
c Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Surr.  a Fine of Lxxx l. to the King, to have Restitution of the Lordship of Cumbe, with the Park (which was of his Inheritance) whereof he had been dispossessed by that King. And in 6 R. 1. paid 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Dors. & Somerset.  a thousand Marks for his further Favour, and for the Wardship of Roger de Newburgh. Moreover, in 8 R. 1. upon 
e Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Somerset. Dorset.  Collection of the third Scutage of Normandy, he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Somerset. Dorset.  xv l. for the moiety of the Honour of Purstoke: and in 1 joh. was Sheriff 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  of the Counties of Somerset, and Dorset, for half that year. So likewise 
h Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  in 2 joh. for the whole year.  
To this Robert succeeded Michael, who left Issue one sole Daughter 
i 〈…〉  and Heir; for the Wardship of whom, Wimund de Raleg gave 
k 〈…〉  C Marks, in 3 H. 3.  
Contemporary with this Robert, was Hervey 
Hervey.  Belet, who had Issue 
l 〈…〉  two Sons, john, and Mic●aell. Which john, in 8 R. 1. upon Collection 
m Rot. ●ip. 8 R. 1. Berks.  of the Scutage of Normandy, paid 
n Rot. ●ip. 8 R. 1. Berks.  iv l. And having married 
o Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Linc.  Alice the Daughter of Fulk D'oiri, died 
p Ex Regist. de Rudham.  without Issue.  
I come now to Michael, 
Micha●l.  the second Son, Sheriff 
q Rot. ●ip. de iisd. an. Wigorn.  of Worcestersh. from 22 until 29 H. 2. inclusive; of Gloucestershire, for 
r Rot. Pip. 3● H. 2. Glouc.  30 H. 2. and for War●. and Leicestershires, 
s Rot. Pip. de iisd. an.  from 31 H. 2. until 1 R. 1. inclusive: As also in 24 H. 2. one 
t Rot. Pip. 24 H. 2. Ebor.  of the Justice's Itinerant in Yorkshire.  
This Michael, being Lord of Wrokeston, in Com. Oxon. and having the Office of Butler to the King, left Issue, by Emme his Wife, Daughter and Coheir of john de Keynes, two Sons, Hervey and Michael. Which Hervey 
Hervey.  obtained from King john the Grant 
u Ex Regist. de ●udham ut supra.  of a Fair yearly, at East- Rudham, upon the Eve and Day of St. Matthew: And gave 
x Ex Regist. de ●udham ut supra.  the Manor of Rudham to the Canons of Cokesford, in Com. Norff. for the health of his Soul, and his Father's Soul; and for the Soul of Emme de Keynes, his Mother, his Brothers, Sisters, and all his Ancestors Souls. But this Hervey died 
y Ibid.  without Issue. Whereupon Michael 
Michael.  his Brother, commonly called 
z Ibid.  Magister Michael Belet (by reason of his Profession in the Civil or Canon-Law) became his Heir; and, in 8 joh. gave C l. Fine 
a Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Oxo●.  to the King, that he might enjoy the Office of Butler as his Right; and thereupon had a grant 
b Cart. antiq. II. n. 15.  of it, as also a Confirmation 
c Cart. antiq. II. n. 15.  of all the Lands which did belong to Hervey Belet, his Grandfather. And for 
d Monast. Ang. Vol. ● 436 〈◊〉 10, & 20.  the Health of the Souls of King Richard and First, and King john; as also for the health of his own Soul, and the Souls of Michael his Father, Emme his Mother, john, William, Bogo, Robert, Adam, Hervey, and Eustace, his Brothers; and of Emme, Annora, and Rose, his Sisters; founded 
e Monast. Ang. Vol. ● 436 〈◊〉 10, & 20.  a Priory at Wrokeston, in Com. Oxon. for Canon's Regular of St. Augstine.  
Howbeit, in 15 joh. he incurred 
f Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. Oxon.  the King's displeasure, for which his Lands were 
g Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. Oxon.  seized: but had Restitution 
h Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. Oxon.  of them again, for a Fine of Five hundred Marks.  
Yet was he not totally reconciled, as it seems: for it appears 
i Claus. ● H. 3. m. 7.  That, in 1 H. 3. he had Letters of Safe-conduct to Treat with William marshal, than Governor of the young King, and of the Realm.  
After which, viz. in 20 H. 3. at the Solemn Nuptials of King Henry, he executed 
k 〈…〉  his Office of Butler: But farther I cannot say of him.   

Argentine.  
IN 5 Steph. Maud the Widow of Reginald 
Reginald.  de Argenteon, giving a Composition 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. 〈◊〉  to the King for her Dowry, had Licence to marry again. To this Reginald, 
Reginald.  succeeded another Reginald, who, in 5 R. 1. was Sheriff 
b Rot. Pip. de iid. 〈◊〉  of the Counties of Cantabr. and Hunt. and so continued 
c Rot. Pip. de iid. 〈◊〉  for the eighth year: and in 9 R. 1. underwent the like Office for 
d Rot. Pip. R. 1. 〈◊〉 Hertf.  the Counties of Essex and Hertf. the one half of that year.  
This Reginald adhering to the Rebellious Barons, in 17 joh. had 
e Pat. 〈◊〉 m. 14.  Letters of Safe-conduct to come to the King, to Treat of Peace for them: Wherein he effected nothing at that time: But in 1 H. 3. making his own Composition 
f Claus 〈◊〉 3. m. 1.  command 
g Claus 〈◊〉 3. m. 1.  was given to the Sheriff of Cambridgshire, to give him possession of all his Lands in the same County, which were seized on for that Transgression.  
To him succeeded Richard 
Richard.  de Argentine, who, in 8 H. 3. being Sheriff 
h 〈…〉  for the Counties of Essex and Hearts. was constituted 
i 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle at Hertford. So likewise 
k 〈…〉  for the Counties of Cantabr. and Hunt. And in 11 H. 3. was one 
l 〈…〉  of the Stewards of the King's Household. In 14 H. 3. this Richard, being 
m 〈…〉  a Noble Knight, and valiant in Arms (as saith my Author) went 
n 〈…〉  on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land; and died 
o 〈…〉  in Anno 1246. (30 H. 3.) leaving Issue Giles his Son and Heir (a Knight 
p 〈…〉  also of great Valour) who, in 16 H. 3. being 
q 〈…〉  with the King in his Expedition then made into Wales, was taken 
r 〈…〉  Prisoner (with some others) in a sharp Fight with the Welsh, near Montgomerie. But some years after this, viz. in 26 H. 3. the King going 
s 〈…〉  into Gascoine, he had Summons 
t 〈…〉  (with other the Great Men of that time) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend him thither. And in 47 H. 3. was constituted 
u 〈…〉  Governor of Windsor- Castle. Howbeit, soon after this, taking 
x 〈…〉  part with the Rebellious Barons; after the King was made their Prisoner, in that fatal Battle of Lewes, he was by them elected 
y 〈…〉  one of those nine Counsellors by whom the Realm should be Governed. Whereupon, after the Battle of ●●esham, (in which the Strength of those Rebels was totally vanquished) his Lands were extended 
z 〈…〉 . So likewise were 
a 〈…〉  the Lands of Reginald de Argentine his Son, then with him in that Insurrection.  
This Reginald the elder died 
b 〈…〉  in 11 E. 1. being then seized 
c 〈…〉  of a certain Manor lying in W●ldeburne; as also of the Manor of Great Wylemondele, in Com. Cantabr. which he held by Grand Serjeantie, viz. to serve the King, upon the Day of his Coronation, with a Silver Cup: leaving the before-specified Reginald 
Reginald.  his Son and Heir, at that time xl years of age. Which Reginald doing his Homage 
e Rot. Fin. 11 E. 1. ●. 25. , soon after his Father's death, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 11 E. 1. ●. 25.  of all his Lands lying in the Counties of Cantabr. Norff. Suff. and Hertf. And in 21 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
g 〈…〉  for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, and four days ensuing, at his Manor of Newmarket, in Com. Suff. as also for a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, and one day following, at his Manor of Halesworth, in the same County.  
And having been summoned 
h 〈…〉  to Parliament in 25 E. 1. (but not 〈◊〉) departed 
i 〈…〉  this Life in 1 E. 2. Whereupon john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands; and the same year obtained a Grant 
l 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Manor of Ha●●ele, in Com. Bedf. and Tr●●king, in Com. Hertf.  
This john had two Wives'; first joan 
m 〈…〉 , by whom he had Issue three Daughters, viz. 
n 〈…〉  joan, Elizabeth, and Dionyse, who were Heirs to their Mother: And by Anne 
o 〈…〉 , his second Wife, one Son, called 
p 〈…〉  john: And departed 
q 〈…〉  this Life in 12 E. 2. leaving the same john 
r 〈…〉  his Son and Heir six Months old.  
Of this Family was also Reginald 
Reginald  de Argentine, who in 21 H. 3. being 
s 〈…〉  a Knight-Templar, was Standard-bearer of the Christian-Army, in a great Battle against the Turks, near 〈◊〉, in the Holy Land; and carried it till 
t 〈…〉  his Hands and Legs being broke, he was 
u 〈…〉  there slain.  
So likewise was Sir Giles 
Giles  Argentine Knight slain 
x 〈…〉  in Scotland, in the Battle of Ba●noksburne, near Strivelin, in 7 E. 2. It is said 
y 〈…〉 , That the King himself being in that fatal Battle, and seeing the danger; by the advice of this Sir Giles, (who being then lately come from the Wars of Henry de Luxemburgh, the Emperor, and reputed a ●●out Warrior) fled to Dunbar: and that this Si● Giles saying, he was not wont to fly, returned to the English Host, and was slain.  
But farther than what hath been said, considering that no other of this Family, than the beforementioned Reginald, had Summons to Parliament, and consequently were not in the Rank of Barons, I shall not pursue the Story of them.   

Tregoz.  
IN 5 Steph. William 
William.  de Tregoz had 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. tit. 〈◊〉, etc.  the Lands of William Peverel of London, in Farm. To this William succeeded 
b Rot. Pip. 11. H. 2. Essex. 〈◊〉  Geffrey de Tregoz. Which Geffrey 
Geffrey  took to Wife 
c Rot. de Dominabus, etc. tit. Essex, Rot. 8.  Annabil the Daughter of Robert Gresley, by whom he had Issue 
d Rot. de Dominabus, etc. tit. Essex, Rot. 8.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, and four Daughters; but died in 21 H. 2. or before; for than did the Sheriff of Essex account 
e Rot Pip. 21 H. ●. Essex. Hertf.  to the Exchequer, for the ancient Farm of his Lands, by the name of an Honour: leaving her (the said Annabil) surviving, who, in 32 H. 2. held 
f Rot. de Dominabus, ut surpra.  the Manor of Dunstaple, then valued at 12 l. per Annum.  
Which William de Tregoz (Son of them the said Geffrey and Annabil) being in Ward 
g Ibid.  to Robert de Luci, married 
h Ibid.  his Daughter (though then but xvii years of age:) And, in 34 H. 2. paying 
i Rot. Pip. 34 H. 2. Essex & Hertf.  C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
k Rot. Pip. 34 H. 2. Essex & Hertf.  of his Lands. This William died 
l Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Essex & Hertf.  in 10 joh. Whereupon Stephen Harengot, in consideration of CCCC Marks, obtained 
m Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Essex & Hertf.  the Wardship of Robert his Son and Heir, and likewise of his Daughter.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 2 R. 1. paid 
n 〈…〉  xviii l. x s. for the Scutage of the Fees of Hubert de Rye; and in 3 R. 1. was Sheriff 
o Rot. Pip. 3. R. 1. Wilts.  of Wiltsh. In 6 R. 1. he was in 
p Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Norff. Suff.  that Expedition then made into Norm●ndy. And in 7 joh. upon collecting the sixth Scutage of that King's Reign, answered 
q Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Heref.  xxxviii Marks for those nineteen Knights Fees belonging to the Honour of Robert de Ewyas, whose Daughter Sibyl he had 
r Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m 5, & 6.  married.  
This Robert de Tregoz held 
s ●esta de Nevil, Heref.  one Knights Fee in 〈◊〉, of the Conquest of England: and in 8 joh. obtained the King's Precept 
t Claus. 8 Joh. m. 4.  to the Sheriff of Somerset and Dorsetsh▪ to make Livery unto him of the Manor of Little- Chelworth, which Maceline, the Wife of Robert Fitz-Raphe, held as the Right of Sibyl his Wife.  
To this Robert 
Robert.  succeeded 
u Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m. 5.  Robert his Son and Heir; who, in 20 H. 3. had respite 
x Rot. Fin. 20 H. 3. m. 5.  for the payment of that C l. due for his Relief of those Lands which were of the Inheritance of Sibyl de Ewyas, his Mother; and doing his Homage, and Livery 
y Ibid. m. 6.  of them. Shortly after which, he obtained 
z Rot. Fin. 2● H. 3. m. 9  liberty to pay his Relief, by xx l. per Annum.  
To this last-mentioned Robert, 
Robert.  succeeded Robert the Son of Geffrey de Tregoz; who, in 40 H. 3. doing 
a Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3. m. 13.  his Homage, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3. m. 13.  of all his Lands lying in the Counties of Essex, Nott. and Norff. And, in 41 H. 3. received command 
c Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  to assist Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Heref. on guarding the Marches of Wales, betwixt Montgomeri and the Lands of the Earl of Gloucester.  
Moreover, in 42 H. 3. he had Summons 
d Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh. But in 49 H. 3. being 
e Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3. M. Paris. 998. l. 27.  one of the Barons then in Arms against the King, lost 
f Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3. M. Paris. 998. l. 27.  his Life in the Battle of Evesham; leaving Issue 
g R●t. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 2.  john his Son and Heir.  
Which john, 
john.  doing 
h R●t. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 2.  his Homage in 52 H. 3. had Livery 
i R●t. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 2.  of his Lands; and had such Favour from the King, notwithstanding his Father's Demerits, that he was acquitted 
k Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 2.  of fifty Marks of the C l. then due for his Relief.  
After which, viz. in. 10 E. 1. he attended the King in 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  that Expedition then made into Wales: and in 13 E. 1. obtained Licence 
m Cart. 13 E. 1. p. 2. m. 7.  for a Fair every year at Eton, in Com. Heref. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of our Lady: Likewise for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Cheleworth and Burnham, in Com. Somerset. and Eton, in Com. Heref.  
In 22 E. 1. being 
n Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine, he had leave 
o Claus. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  for his Wife and Family to reside in the Castle of Devises, and to have Fuel for their Fires there. In 25 E. 1. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Scottish Wars; as also in 
q Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  those of Gascoine: and in 26 E. 1. again in 
r Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 1. m. 2.  the Wars of Scotland.  
This Robert confirmed 
s Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 247 b. n. 30.  the Foundation of the Priory of Newsted, near Guildeford, in Com. Surr. And having been summoned 
t Claus. de kissed. ann. in 〈◊〉  to Parliament in 25 and 27 E. 1. departed 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this Life upon the xiith Kal. of Sept. 28 E. 1. being then seized 
x Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 43.  of the Castle of Ewyas- Harold, with its Members, in the Marches of Wales, which he held 
y Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 43.  by Barony: Likewise 
z Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 43.  of the Manor of Eton- Tregoz, in Com. Heref. Alyngton, in Com. Wiltes. with the Hamlet of Est- Keen, in that County; Alb●iton, in Com. Salop. Dodyngton, in Com. Northampt. as also of Cheselworth, and Burnha●, in Com. Somerset. leaving john lafoy War, Son of Roger lafoy War, by Clarice his eldest Daughter, and Sibyl the Wife of William de Grandison, his other Daughter, his 
a Ibid.  next Heirs: Which john lafoy War was 
b Ibid.  at that time xxiii years of age, and 
c Ibid.  Sibyl xxviii. The Knight's Fees whereof he then likewise died seized, being 
d Ibid.  xxiv and an half, viz, xi and an half in Com. Wiltes. two in Com. Surr. five in Com. Heref. and four in Com. Somerset. Whereupon he was buried 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Priory of St. Augustine's, at Bristol. Shortly after which (viz. the next ensuing year) the said john lafoy War, and Sibyl, performing their Homages, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 29 E. 1. m. 17.  of their respective Purparties, so descended to them; excepting the Body of the Castle at Ewyas- Harold, which was particularly assigned 
g Rot. Fin. 29 E. 1. m. 17.  to the said john lafoy War, as the chief of those Coheirs.  
¶ Of this Family likewise was Henry. 
Henry.  de Tregoz, who, in 22 E. 1. had Summons 
h Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portesmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to Sail with him into Gascoine. The same year also he was 
i Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Scottish Wars: And in 29 E. 1. had Licence 
k Cart. 29 E. 1. n. 50.  for a Market every Week, upon the Friday, at Gatinges, in Com. Suss. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Feast-day of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Moreover, in 33 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 33 E. 1. m. 5.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Wyken●olle, in Com. Suss. and in 4 E. 2. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. Furthermore, in 8 E. 2. he had command 
n Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso, m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Scots: and had Summons 
o Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 32 E. 1. until 15 E. 2. inclusive: But farther I cannot say of him.   

Scales.  
OF this Name and Family (anciently written Eschalers, and Scalers) the first mention wherewith I have met, is of Hugh; 
Hugh.  who, with Stephen his Nephew, in the time of King Stephen, detained 
a Hist. Eccl. ● lain. inter Col. R. Gl. S.  certain Rents from the Monks of Ely. This Hugh held 
b Testa de Nevil. Essex.  Berkhamsted, in Com. Essex. as a Member of his Barony; and gave 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to the Monks of Lewes, in Com. Suss. the Churches of Wadone, Withiale, Ruthenalle, and Berchamstede; the Impression of his Seal to that Grant, being the Figure of an Armed Man, standing on his left Foot, and putting his right Foot on the Step of a Ladder, with his Hands on the same, as if he were climbing; and this Circumscription, Sigillum Hugonis de Scalariis. Which Grant Henry his Son confirmed 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , adding 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Gift of certain Lands in Wadone, of ten Shillings per Annum value, upon the same day in which Hugh his Father became a Monk in that Abbey, Geffrey his Brother being a Witness thereto 
f Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. . Which Geffrey gave 
g Monast. Ang. vol. 2. p. 18 b. n. 10.  the Church of St. Peter at Badburgeham, to the Canons of Waltham.  
But I return to Henry. 
Henry.  This Henry de Scalers, in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid, then levied, for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
h Lib. rub. tit. Cantabr. , That he had xv Knights Fees, whereof seven and two parts were in his own Demesn; all which his Father held of King Henry the First: and for which, in 14 H. 2. upon the Collection of that Aid, he paid 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Cant. & Hunt.  x l. vi s. viij d.  
To him succeeded Hugh 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir, who ratified 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  those Grants to the Monks of Lewes, so made by Henry his Father, and Hugh his Grandfather.  
And to him, another Henry. 
Henry.  Which Henry went 
l Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 3.  to Jerusalem, and there, or in that Journey, died 
m Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 3. , as it seems: For in 5 H. 3. Geffrey 
Geffrey  his Brother, doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Lands whereof he was seized upon his going to Jerusalem; giving Security 
o Rot. Fin. 5 H. 3. m. 3.  to pay C l. for his Relief. And in 8 H. 3. (being called 
p Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Cant. & H●nt.  Geffrey the Son of Hugh) upon Collection of the Scutage of Montgomerie, paid 
q Rot. Pip. 8 H. 3. Cant. & Hunt.  xxx Marks for those xv Knights Fees he then had. In 14 H. 3. he gave 
r Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Cant. & H●nt.  a Fine of fifty Marks for those his fifteen Knights Fees, to be exempted from that Expedition then made into Britanny.  
In 30 H. 3. upon the Collection of the Aid then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, he paid 
s Rot. Pip. ●0 H. 3. Cant. & Hunt.  xv l. for the same Knight's Fees; and in 38 H. 3. upon 
t Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Cant. & Hunt.  the making that King's eldest Son Knight, xxx l. But died 
u Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  in 51 H. 3. Whereupon Alianore his Widow had 
x Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  the Wardship of his Heir. Of whom, having seen no more, I come next to Stephen de Scalers, Nephew to the first Hugh.  
¶ This Stephen, 
Stephen.  in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that often-mentioned Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
y Lib. rub. tit. Cantab●. , That he held xv Knights Fees, whereof five then were in his own Demesn.  
To whom succeeded William de Scalers, 
William.  who died in 9 joh. as it seems: for, in that year Richard his Son, in consideration 
a 〈…〉  of C l. Fine, obtained Livery 
b 〈…〉  of his Lands. In 8 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Montgomerie, this Richard was acquitted 
c 〈…〉  for his xv Knights Fees, having been (as it seems) in that Service; but died 
d 〈…〉  in 15 H. 3. Whereupon baldwin Frevill, in consideration of CC Marks, obtained 
e 〈…〉  the Wardship of his Heir (whose Name was Lucia 
f 〈…〉 ) and afterwards took her to his Wife 
g 〈…〉 .  
¶ Of this Family also was john de Scalers, 
john.  who, in 33 H. 3. was made Sheriff 
h 〈…〉  of the Counties of Cantabr. and Hunt. So likewise in 
i 〈…〉  44 H. 3. as also 
k 〈…〉  for three parts of the forty ninth Year, and for 
l 〈…〉  the fourth part of the one and fiftieth.  
But the Principal remaining Branch of this Family was Robert de Scalers. Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 26 H. 3. gave 
† 〈…〉  a Fine of ten Pounds to the King, to be exempted from serving in the Wars of Gascoine, at that time: and with Alice his Mother, in 42 H. 3. paid 
m Rot. Pip. 42 〈…〉 & Hertf.  seventeen Marks in Gold to the King, for Livery of the Manors of Ruwehale, and Neuseles.  
This Robert gave 
n Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 543 b. n. 40.  to the Knights-Templars Clxii Acres of Land, three Acres of Meadow, five Acres of Pasture, and one Acre and a half of Wood in Rowenhalle, belonging to Wit●am (near Cressing) in Essex; and with the consent 
o 〈…〉  of Muriel his Wife, and Robert his Son, gave 
p 〈…〉  to the Nuns and Canons of Blakburgh, in Com. Norff. at such time as William his Son assumed the Habit of a Canon there, his part of Levestoche, and Land of Lamesey, with a part of the Marsh near Sechie: but died in 50 H. 3. or not long before, as it seems: For in 51 H. 3. William de Clifford (the King's Eschaetor South of Trent) accounted 
q Rot. Pip. 51 H. ● 〈◊〉 Comp. W. de Clifford.  for the Profits of his Manors of Middleton, Renham, and Wrydelington.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; who in 14 E. 1. being in that Expedition then made into Wales, had 
r Rot. de 〈◊〉 Wall. 14 E. 1. m. 2.  Scutage of all his Tenants, who held their Lands of him by Military Service: and in 22 E. 1. received command 
s Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portesmouth on the first of September, thence to attend the King into France. In 25 E. 1. he was 
t Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  also in that Expedition then made into Flanders: and in 
u Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  26 E. 1. in the Scottish Wars. So likewise 
* Rot Sco●. 2● E. 1. m. 11.  in 28 E. 1. And having been summoned 
x Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, with other of the Barons of this Realm, from 27 E. 1. till 33 inclusive, departed 
y Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 3.  this Life the same year, leaving Robert his Son and Heir; who doing his Homage 
z Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 3.  soon after, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 33 E. 1. m. 3.  of his Lands.  
In 34 E. 1. this Robert 
Robert.  being made Knight 
b Comp. l. de 〈◊〉.  with Prince Edward, and many more, by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies, attended 
c Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 11.  him in that Expedition then made into Scotland. In 8 H. 2. he had command 
d Rot. Scoc. 8 〈◊〉 in dorso, ●. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And having been summoned 
e 〈…〉  to Parliament from 34 E. 1. till 8 E. 2. died before the end of that year. Whereupon Egeli●a his Wife (Daughter 
f 〈…〉  of Hugh de Courtney) paying 
g 〈…〉  CC Marks Fine to the King, obtained the Wardship 
h 〈…〉  of his Heir, with the Custody of his Lands; whose Name was also Robert. 
Robert  Which Robert, in 7 E. 3. doing his Homage 
i 〈…〉 , had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands: and in 9 E. 3. being in that Expedition then made into Scotland, was 
l 〈…〉  of the Retinue with William de Vfford. So likewise in 
m 〈…〉  10 E. 3. and in 12 E. 3. attended 
n 〈…〉  the King into Flanders. In 16 E. 3. he was 
o 〈…〉  charged with providing of ten Men at Arms, and ten Archers, for the Wars of France; and in 21 E. 3. was again 
p 〈…〉  in those Wars. Likewise, in 30 E. 3. in 
q 〈…〉  that Expedition then made into Britanny: And having given 
r 〈…〉  to the Nuns at Blakburgh, the Advowson of the Church of I●syngton, in Com. Norff. departed 
s 〈…〉  this Life in 43 E. 3. upon Monday preceding the Assumption of our Lady; being then 
t 〈…〉  seized of the Manor of Haselyngield, in Com. Cantabr. Rewen●alle, in Com. Essex. Wret●elington, in Com. Suff. Berton- Bendish, Ilsyngton, whither, Middleton; as also of the Manor called Castel-Hall, in Middleton, and fourth part of the Manor of Reinham, all in Com. Norff. leaving Issue by Catherine his Wife, 
† Ex Coll. ●. Gl S.  Sister and Coheir to William de Vfford Earl of Suffolk, Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, twenty two years of age: Who, thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 46 E 3. m. 19  of his Lands. And in 46 E. 3. was 
x Rot. Fin. 46 E. 3 m. 32  in that Expedition then made into France.  
In 4 R. 2. in that Insurrection 
y T. Wals. 278.  of the Commons, headed by jack Straw, in some Places; and in Norfolk, by 
z T. Wals. 278.  one john Littestere, a Dyer of Norwich; amongst other eminent Persons, this Roger Lord Scales was forced 
a T. Wals. 278.  to march along with them. And in 5 R. 2. was, by Inquisition 
b Claus. 5 R. 2. m. 7. , found to be one of the Coheirs to William de Vsford Earl of Suffolk. By his Testament 
c Courtney, f. 222 b. , bearing date at Hykeling, 6 Martii, Anno 1385. (9 R. 2.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Monastery of Blackburgh: And having been summoned 
d 〈…〉  to Parliament from 49 E. 3. until 9 R. 2. inclusive, departed 
e 〈…〉  this Li●e upon Christmass-day, 10 R. 2. being then seized 
f 〈…〉  of the Manor of Haselyngfeld, in Com. Cantabr. as also of the Manors of Ilsyngton, Hohte, and Reynham, two parts of the Manor of Middl●ton, and Manor of Castell-Hall in Middleton; leaving Robert 
Robert.  
g 〈…〉  his Son and Heir fourteen years of age, and joan his Wife surviving. Which joan, being jointly 
h 〈…〉  seized with him of the Manors of Ilsyngton and Hoghe, and of a certain Manor in Middl●ton, called Castle-Hall; as also of two parts of the Manor of Middleton, with the third part of the Site of that Manor, the fourth part of the Manor of Reynham, xlvi Acres of Land, and xv s. Rent in Middleton, and the Advowson of the Church of Clenche●●arton, had Livery 
i 〈…〉  of them in 11 R. 2. and died 
k 〈…〉  on Friday before the Feast of the Epiphany, 2 H. 5.  
But I return to Robert. This Robert, thus left in Minority, (being fourteen years of age at his Father's death) having afterwards had but slender Allowance, 
l ● Pat. 16 R.  in 16 R. 2. obtained from the King a Grant 
m 〈◊〉 2. p. 3. m. 1.  of xl Marks per Annum, for his Support, until he should accomplish his full age. And afterwards, scil. in 2 H. 4. was 
n Rot. Vascon. 2 H. 4. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Aquitane: But being unhealthy, made his Testament 
o March f. 33. ●. , upon the second of May, the same year; whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Priory at Blakeburgh; constituting Elizab●th his Wife his Executrix: and departed 
p 〈…〉  this Life upon Thursday the Eve of the Conception of our Lady, 4 H. 4. being seized 
q 〈…〉  of the Manor of Halestingfeild, in Com. Cantabr. and of the Reversion of Scales-Hall, in Middleton; as also of the Manors of 〈◊〉, Reynham, whither, and Castle-Hall, in Com. Norff. leaving Robert 
r 〈…〉  
Robert.  his Son and Heir six years of age, and upwards; Elizabeth his Wife surviving: Who thereupon obtained the King's Precept 
s 〈…〉  for and Assignation of her Dower; and afterwards married 
t 〈…〉  to Sir Henry Percy (of Ath●●) Knight.  
Which last-mentioned Robert died 
u Esc. 7 H 5. n. 48.  1 july, 6 H. 5. being seized 
x Esc. 7 H 5. n. 48.  of two parts of the Manor of Haselyngfeild, in Com. Cantabr. likewise of the Manors of Castell-Hall, and Scales-Hall, in Middleton; and of the Manors of Ilsyngton, How juxta Lenne, Reynham, and Hikelinge, in Com. Norff. leaving Thomas 
y Esy. 7 H 5. n. 48.  
Thomas.  his Brother, and Heir-male, xxi years of age.  
Which Thomas, in 8 H. 5. making proof 
z Claus. 8 H. 5. m. 3.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Claus. 8 H. 5. m. 3.  of his Lands: and, in 9 H. 5. was, by Indenture 
b Ex ●●togr. pen●● Cler. P●ll. , retained to serve the King in his Wars of France, with xx Men at Arms, and lx Archers.  
In 3 H. 6. with the Earls of Salisbury and Suff. he was 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 705.  at the Siege and taking of Mounce, with other Towns and Castles in France, to the number of xxxvi. And in 6 H. 6. with 
d Stow. in ann. 1427.  the Earl of Suffolk, and Lord Talbot, at 
e Stow. in ann. 1427.  the Siege of Orleans.  
In Anno 1436. (13 H. 6.) upon the death of john Duke of Bedford, Regent of France, the Normans rebelling, this Lord Scales was 
g Stow. in ann. 1436.  with others, sent out against them, and slaying many of them, destroyed their Towns and Villages. In consideration 
h Pat. 18 H. 6. p. 3. m. 22.  therefore of his especial Services, in 18 H. 6. he obtained from the King the Grant 
i Pat. 18 H. 6. p. 3. m. 22.  of C l. per Annum during his Life. And, in 21 H. 6. was constituted 
k Rot. Franc. 21 H. 6. m. 17.  one of the Ambassadors then sent into France, to Treat with the King of France, or his Ambassadors, for a firm and final Peace.  
In 26 H. 6. being decayed 
l Rot. Fran. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  in his Strength, having a great desire 
m Rot. Fran. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  to visit the Holy Land, at his earnest Request, the King, considering 
n Rot. Fran. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  his faithful Services in the days of his Father King Henry the Fifth, and since, granted him Licence 
o Rot. Fran. 26 H. 6. m. 13.  to perform his Vow made to that purpose. Which Licence bears date 3 Martii, the same year. But I do not see that he went: For, upon the eighth of April following, being then Seneschal 
p Ibid. m. 6.  of the Duchy of Normandy, and Captain 
q Ibid. m. 6.  of the Castle of Uyre, he resided 
r Ibid. m. 6.  in those Parts.  
In 28 H. 6. jack Cade heading the Commons in another Insurrection 
s Lel. coll. vol. 1. 711.  of that time, he fought 
t Lel. coll. vol. 1. 711.  stoutly against him. And in 34 H. 6. being made 
† Pat. 34 H. 6. m. 13.  Governor of the Castle of Rising, in Com. Norff. was appointed 
* Pat. 34 H. 6. m. 13.  to reside thereat, for its better safeguard.  
After which, ere long, viz. in 36 H. 6. representing 
u Rot. Fran. 36 H. 6. m. 30.  his constant Services to that King, and his Father King Henry the Fifth, in the Wars of France, from his youth, until Truce was concluded betwixt both Crowns; and, That having been taken Prisoner there, he had been put to Ransom himself at thirty five thousand Saluces, to the great damage of himself and his Friends; his Lands in England being, in regard of his long absence, likewise much wasted, with great loss of his Goods, besides many Wounds and Bruises on his Body: as also, That he never had any Office, Fee, or Reward, in recompense of the same: The King, in consideration 
x Rot. Fran. 36 H. 6. m. 30.  therereof, vouchsafed him Licence 
y Rot. Fran. 36 H. 6. m. 30.  to have a Ship of CC Tuns, to transport any Goods or Merchandise, to whatsoever Port, beyond the Seas, he should think fit, excepting the Staple of Calais; paying the ordinary Custom thereupon. And having firmly adhered to King Henry, in that troublesome time, when the Duke of York, and those of that Party, were in their height, departed 
z Esc. 38 H. 6. n. 〈◊〉.  this Life upon the 25th of July, 38 H. 6. leaving Elizabeth his only Daughter, than Wife 
a Esc. 38 H. 6. n. 32.  of Henry Bourchier Esq (second Son to Henry Earl of Essex) his nex Heir, xxiv years of age: afterwards married 
b Ex coll. ●. Gl. S.  to Anthony Widvile; who thereupon had the Title of Lord Scales, as I shall farther show in due place.   

Montbegon.  
IN 5 Steph. there is mention of Roger 
Roger.  de Montbegon, who then paid 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Stpeh. Linc.  xxx Marks of Silver, upon some Pleading had by him at that time, before the Justices-Itinerant, in Com. Linc. And afterwards, in that memorable Grant 
b Ex 〈◊〉 nuper in castello de Pontfra●●.  made by King Stephen to Ranulph Earl of Chester; whereby, inter alia, giving him all the Lands of Roger de Poictou, from Northampton to Scotland; the Lands of this Roger de Mo●tbegon, in Lincolnshire, are excepted 
c Ex 〈◊〉 nuper in castello de Pontfra●●.   
This Roger gave 
d Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 666 b.  to the Monks of Thetford all his Island near Crorton- Moor (in Com. Lanc.) with his Woods, Meadows, Lands, and Fishings there being; as also the Churches of Sustorp, and Northorp, and all other Churches of his Fee: Likewise his Lands at Tarleton, and Liteshole, with his Wood called Cain-wood, and all the Lambskins and Goatskins throughout his Lordships; with free liberty of Fishing in all his Waters.  
To this Roger succeeded Adam 
Adam  de Montbegon; who having married 
e Ibid. 66●. n. 20, & 30.  Maud the Daughter and Heir of Adam Fitz-Swane, joined with her in confirming 
f Ibid. 661. n. 20, & 30.  those Grants made to the Priory of Monk-Bretton, in Com. Ebor. by Adam her Father: And had Issue by her Robert de Montbegon, his Son and Heir. Which Robert confirmed 
g Ibid. 65● b. n. 10, & 20.  to the Monks of Pontfract the Gift of the Church of Silkeston, formerly obtained by them from the said Adam Fitz-Swain.  
To this Adam succeeded another Roger; 
Roger.  who adhering 
h R. Hored. E. 419 ● n. 20.  to john Earl of Moreton, in the time of King Richard the First's Restraint in Almain, was one of those who held 
i R. Ho●ed. f. 419 a. n. 20.  out Nottingham Castle against the Bishop of Durham, Vicegerent here in that King's absence. But upon 
k R. Ho●ed. f. 419 a. n. 20.  the King's return, and coming to besiege that Castle, understanding his Strength, he came out and submitted 
l R. Ho●ed. f. 419 a. n. 20.  himself: and in 9 R. 1. paying 
m Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Linc.  five hundred Marks Fine, made his Peace, and had Livery 
n Rot. Pip. 9 R. 1. Linc.  of his Lands, which had been seized for that Transgression.  
In I joh. this Roger gave 
o 〈◊〉 1 Joh. m. 10. Ebor.  a Fine to the King of five hundred Marks, for Oliva the Widow of Robert de St. john, with her whole Inheritance; whom he afterwards married. And shortly after obtained that King's Confirmation 
p Cart. antiq. G. n. 8.  of the Inheritance of the Lordship of Oswardbec, in Com. Nott. which he had formerly of his Gift, before he attained the Crown; as also 
q Cart. an. tiq. G. n. 8.  of the Lordship of Watelegh, which john Malherbe (Brother to this Roger) had of the same King's Gift, to hold for Life. And in 17 joh. had Livery 
r Claus. 17 Joh. m. 25.  of all his Lands in Lagherton, Stretton, Lutelburgh, and Cotes, (in Com. Nott.) whereof he was formerly possessed by the same King's Gift, when he was Earl of Moreton.  
But soon after that, standing up 
s 〈…〉  with the Rebellious Barons against that King, his Lands were seized, and given 
t 〈…〉  to Oliver de Albini: Whereupon, also, he underwent the Sentence of Excommunication 
u 〈…〉  by the Pope. But before the end of that year, he forsook 
x 〈…〉  them; and, in 1 H. 3. had Letters 
y 〈…〉  of Safe-conduct, to repair unto William marshal Earl of Pembroke, to make his Peace.  
Which being effected, in 4 H. 3. he obtained a Confirmation 
z 〈…〉  of his Lands in Oswardbec, which he had of the Gift of King john, whilst he was Earl of Moreton (as is already observed) to hold 
a 〈…〉  to him and his Heirs, by the Service of one Knight's Fee: As also of those in Watelegh, to hold 
b 〈…〉  for term of Life. And, ere long after, was with him at 
c 〈…〉  the Siege of Bedford-Castle: but, by reason of Sickness, had Licence 
d 〈…〉  to retire, leaving his Soldiers there: For which respect he had a special Discharge 
e 〈…〉  from his Service of Castleguard, due to the Castle of Lancaster, for so much time as he was in that Employment at Bedford.  
This Roger, bearing a great respect to the Monks at Monk- Brett●n (which Monastery had been founded by Adam Fi●z-Swaine his Ancestor) gave 
f 〈…〉  unto them all his Forest of Holecumbe, with a large extent of Pasturage there, set forth by Metes and Bounds. And departed 
g 〈…〉  this Life in 10 H. 3. Oliva his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
h 〈…〉  of the said Manor of Oswardbec. Whereupon his Castle of Horneby, in Com. Lanc. was committed 
i 〈…〉  to the Custody of William Earl Warren. But, within a short space after, Henry 
Henry.  de Montbegon, being found 
k 〈…〉  to be his Cozen, and next Heir, giving 
l 〈…〉  Security for the payment of his Relief, had Livery 
m 〈…〉  of his Lands, and the next ensuing year obtained the King's Precept 
n 〈…〉  to the said Earl Warren, to give him Possession of that his Castle of Horneby.   

Maminot.  
IN Anno 1138. (4 Steph.) Walcheline Maminot, 
〈◊〉  Son 
a 〈…〉  of Hugh, held 
b 〈…〉  Dovor-Castle for Maud the Empress: and in Anno 1145. (11 Steph.) gave 
c 〈…〉  the one half of Greenwich to the Monks of Bermondsey. He likewise restored 
d 〈…〉  to the Monks of Shrewsbury the Lordship of Legh, which his Uncle William Peverel of Devor had 
e 〈…〉  unjustly taken from them.  
To him succeeded Walcheline 
〈◊〉  his Son 
f 〈…〉  and Heir; who bestowed 
g 〈…〉  on the Monks of Bermondsey an Annual Rent of x s. out of his Mill at Deplore); as also 
h 〈…〉  a Rent of lx s. yearly, out of his Lordships of Cippenham, in Dilleherst; and likewise the Church of Byrling. This Walcheline, in 6 H. 2. gave 
i 〈…〉  lx Marks to the King, for the L●●age of 〈◊〉 in Sussex. And in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of the Aid for ●●●●ying the King's Daughter, certified 
k 〈…〉  his 〈…〉 de veteri Feoffamento, to be xxvii, 〈…〉: for which he paid 
l 〈…〉  in 14 H. 〈…〉 one Mark: And departed this 〈…〉 3 R. 1. for then did 
m 〈…〉  his Heir answer 〈…〉 Scutage of Wales, who is said 
n 〈…〉  to 〈…〉 Crevequer. But in 16 joh. Geffrey de Say▪ ●pon Collection of the Scutage of Poictou, accounted 
o 〈…〉  for those xxviii Knights Fees.   

Moels.  
IN 5 Steph. there is mention 
a 〈…〉  of Roger 
Roger.  de Molis: But after that, I have not seen any thing of the Name, till Henry the Third's time, that Nicholas de Moels, 
Nicholas.  in right of Hawyse 
b 〈…〉  his Wife, Daughter 
c 〈…〉  and Coheir to james de Newmarch, possessed 
d 〈…〉  the Lordships of Caddebury, and Saperton, in Com. Somerset. (part of the Barony of the same james de Newmarch.)  
To this Nicholas, and his Heirs, King Henry the Third (not long after the beginning of his Reign) granted 
e 〈…〉  the Manors of Cars●ell, and De●e●ord, with the Advowson of the Church of D●peford, in Com. Devon. to hold by the Service of half a Knights Fee. Shortly after which, viz. in 12 H. 3. he was made 
f Pat. 12 H. 3. m. 2.  Sheriff of Hantshire, and Governor of the Castle of Winchester; and so continued 
g Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉 ann.  till 16 of that King's Reign inclusive. In which sixteenth year he was again made Governor 
h Pat. 16 H. ●. m. 7.  of Winchester-Castle.  
Moreover, in 18 H. 3. he had the Islands of Garnsey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney, committed 
i P●t. 18 H. 3. m. 10.  to his trust, with the Sheriffalty 
k Ibid. m. 12.  of Hantshire again. And in 23 H. 3. was made Sheriff 
l Rot Pip. 23 H. 3. ●bor.  of Yorkshire; continuing 
m Rot. Pip. de iisd ann.  in that Office till 25 H. 3. inclusive.  
In 26 H. 3. he was sent Ambassador 
n M. Paris. 587. l. 8.  (with Ralph Fitz-Nicholas) into France, there to denounce War against the King of that Realm. And in 27 H. 3. being 
o Ibid. 604. n. 10.  a stout and expert Soldier, as also at that time in 
p Ibid. 604. n. 10.  Gascoine; upon the King's return thence into England, he was constituted 
q Ibid. 604. n. 10.  Senescal there; and was in such high esteem with the King, that james his Son and H●ir was by special Command admitted 
r Claus. 21 H. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  to have his Education with Prince Edward; Hugh de Giffard, and Berard de Savoy (his Tutors) being required 
s Claus. 21 H. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  to receive him, with one Servant; and to find him Necessaries.  
Continuing still in Gascoine, in 28 H. 3. he obtained a signal Victory 
t 〈…〉  against the King of Navarre: and, in 29 H. 3. being employed 
u 〈…〉  in the Wars against the Welsh, was constituted Governor 
x 〈…〉  of the Castles of Kaermerdyn, and Cardigan.  
In 41 H. 3. attending 
y Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 5.  the King in his Expedition then made into Wales, in the Month of July; he obtained leave 
z Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 5.  for his Lady, and whole Family, to reside in Shireburne-Castle, until the Feast of St. Martin next ensuing. In January, 42 H. 3. he was made 
a Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 14.  Constable of Dover-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports: and in March following, Sheriff 
b Ibid. m 11.  of Kent; as also 
c Ibid. m 11.  Governor of the Castles of Rochester, and Canterbury. In 45 H. 3. he had the like trust for 
d 〈…〉  Shireburne-Castle, in Com. Dorset and in 47 H. 3. for 
e 〈…〉  Corff-Castle, in that County.  
To this Nicholas succeeded Roger 
Roger.  his Son and H●ir. Which Roger was in the Wars against the Welsh in 
f 〈…〉  5 E. 1. and in 6 E. 1. had the Castle and Honour of Lampaderva● (in Com-Cardigan.) committed 
g 〈…〉  to his custody. In 
i 〈…〉  10 E. 1. he was in that Expedition then made into Wales: And in 18 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
k 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands of Little-Berkhamsted, in Com. Hertf. Stoke- Basset, in Com. Oxon. as also in Careswell, Depeford, and Little-Lang●ord, in Com. Devon. And having married 
l 〈…〉  Alice the Daughter and Heir of William de Preux, departed 
m 〈…〉  this Life in 13 E. 1. being then seized 
n 〈…〉  of the Manors of Saperton, Cadebury, and Halton, in Com. Somerset. with other Manors in several Counties; part of the Barony of Newmarch, whereof he held the moiety: Likewise of the Manor of Kings-Karswelle, with the Hundred of H●ytene; of the Manor of Duppeford, with the Hundred of Stanburgh, and Advowson of the Church of Duppeford; as also of the Manor of Langeford, in Com. Devon.  
Likewise of the Manor of Berkhamstede, in Com. Hertf. with the Manors of Overton, and Stoke-Basset, in Com. Oxon. leaving john 
o 〈…〉  
john.  his Son and Heir xxvi years of age.  
Which I●hn, doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. m. 11.  of his Lands the same year. And in 26 E. 1. was 
q Rot Scoc. 26 ●. 1. m. 3.  in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
* Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 1●.  28 E. 1.  
This john took to Wife 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  ... the Daughter to the Lord Grey of Ruthyn. And having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 21 E. 1. till 3 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
t Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 36.  this Life before the end of that year; being then seized 
u Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 36.  of the Manor of Up-Wallop, and moiety of the Manor of Elyngham, in Com. Suthampt. of the moiety of the Manor of Herdewyke, with the moiety of the Manors of Kynebell, and Wedon, in Com. Buck. of the Manor of Sotton, in Com. Dorset. of the Manor of Kings-Carswell, Armburgh, Langford, and Dupeford, with the Hundreds of Heytorre, and Armburgh, in Com. Devon. of the Manor of Sadyngton, in Com. Leic. Over-Turton, and Stoke- Basset, in Com. Oxon. and Little- Berkhamsted, in Com. Hertf. leaving Nicholas 
N●cholas.  
x Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 36.  his Son and Heir xx years of age.  
Which Nicholas doing his Homage the next ensuing year, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4 E. A. m. 19  of his Lands; and the same year was 
a Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso, m. 5.  in the Scottish Wars. And having married 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Margaret, Daughter of Sir Hugh Courtney Knight, (Sister to Hugh Earl of Devon.) was summoned 
c Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 5 and 9 E. 2. but died 
d Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 50.  in the last of those years, without Issue; being seized 
e Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 50.  of the Manor of Overton, in Com. Oxon. and Maperton, in Com. Dorset. being the Capital Lordship of the whole half Barony, which he held in Capite; and of one Knights Fee in Magerston, in the same County: leaving Margaret his Wife surviving. Which Margaret had for her Dowry an Assignation 
f Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 14.  of the Manor of North- Cadbury, in Com. Somerset Dippeford,. and Carswell, with the Hundred of Haytorre, in Com. Devon. Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir being 
g Esc. ut supra.  at that time xx years of age.  
Which Roger, paying 
h Rot. Fin 9 E. 2. m. 2.  C Marks Fine, and doing his Homage, obtained Livery 
i Rot. Fin 9 E. 2. m. 2.  of his Lands the same year, through the King's special Favour, though he had not made proof of his age; and departed 
k Claus. 19 E. A. m. 27.  this Life in 19 E. 2. without Issue. Whereupon john his Brother became 
l Claus. 19 E. ●. m. 27.  his Heir; and doing his Homage 17 Sept. the same year, had Livery 
m Claus. 19 E. ●. m. 27.  of his Lands. Which john, 
john.  in 20 E. 2. received the Honour of Knighthood 
* Comp. Tho. de Useflete, Custodis m●gnae Garderobae. , by Bathing, etc. having allowance of Robes for that Solemnity at the King's Charge: And, in 7 E. 3. was 
n Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: And having married 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  joan one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Richard Luvell of Castell-Cary, died 
p Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 56.  in 11 E. 3. being then seized 
q Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 56.  of the Manors of Maperton, and North- Cadbury, in Com. Somerset. with its Members; Stoke- Kings-Carswelle, and Langford, with the moiety of the Manor of Duppeford, in Com. Dorset. leaving Muriel 
r Ibid.  the Wife of Sir Thomas Court●●y Knight, xv years of age, and Isabella 
s Ibid.  her Sister, his Daughters and Heirs. Which Isabella, taking 
t Rot. Fin. 11 E. 3. m. 14.  to Husband William de Botreaux, without Licence, the purparty of the Lands of her Inheritance were bestowed 
u Claus. 11 E. 3. m. 27.  on Thomas de Ferrer, and Th●obald de Mountney; her Sister Muriell having for her purparty an Assignation 
x Rot. Fin. 11 E. 3. m. 14.  of the Manor of Maperton, with its Members, and certain Lands in Halton, and Hatherle; certain Lands in Wreyford, and Alvyngton; with a Water-mill at Duppeford, in Com. Devon. and of the Manors of Up-Walhope, in Com. Suthampt. and Over-Overton, in Com. Oxon.  
But in 21 E. 3. Isabella the other Daughter and Coheir, having obtained Pardon 
y Claus. ●1 E. ●. p. 2. m. 41.  for thus Marrying without Licence, and made proof 
z Claus. ●1 E. ●. p. 2. m. 41.  of her age, had also Livery 
a Claus. ●1 E. ●. p. 2. m. 41.  of her purparty; viz. of the Manor of Elyngham, in Com. Suthampt. Little- Berkhamstede, in Com. Hertf. Sadyngton, in Com. Leic. and of certain Lands in Com. Berks. with the moiety of the Manor of Herdyngwike, in Com. Buck.  
And after that, upon the death of the before-specified Margaret, the Lands which she had in Dowry being then divided 
b Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. ; the before-specified Muriel had 
c Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  for her purparty of them the Manor of King's- Careswell, with the Hundred of Haytorre, in Com. Devon. the Manor of Stoke- Moels, in Com. Oxon. with C s. Annual Rent, issuing out of the Manor of Langford, in Com. Devon. And Isabella her Sister, for her 
d Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  purparty, the Manor of North-Cadbury, in Com. Somerset. the Manors of Duppeford, Langeford; and Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon.   

Kyme.  
OF this ancient Family, which assumed the Surname of Kime, from a fair Lordship in Kesteven, in Com. Linc. (the principal Place of their Residence) the first of whom I find mention is Simon 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 794 b. n. 30.  
Simon.  the Son 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 794 b. n. 30.  of William. This Simon founded 
c Ibid.  the Priory of Bolinton, in Com. Linc. (of the Gilbertine Order) in the time of King Stephen; and gave 
d Monast. Arg. vol. 1. 8●9 ●. n. 10.  to the Monks of Kirksted, divers Lands in Medringham.  
He took to Wife 
e Ibid. 834. n. 20.  Roese the Daughter of Robert Dapifer, id est, Steward (to Gilb. de Gant Earl of Lincoln) commonly called 
f Ibid. 834. n. 20.  Roese de Bulinton. Which Roese surviving him, for the health of the Souls of her Father and Mother, and all her Ancestors, gave 
g Ibid. 844 b. n. 20, & 30.  two Ox-gangs of Land, lying in Yllsclay, with two Tofts, and Crofts, to the Monks of Sallay, in Com. Ebor.  
To this Simon succeeded Philip, 
Philip.  his Son 
h Ibid. n. 2●.  and Heir; who was constituted 
i R●t. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Linc.  Sheriff of Lincolnshire, in 14 H. 2. in which Office he continued 
k R●t. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉 Linc.  the fifteenth, and for the one half of the sixteenth year of that King's Reign. This Philip, being 
l 〈…〉  one of the Barons in that Great Council held at London, in Anno 1177. (23 H. 2.) was a Witness 
m 〈…〉  to that Instrument of Arbitration there made by King Henry the Second, for according the Difference betwixt Alfonse King of Castille, and Sanc●ius King of Navarre. He was also the Pious Founder 
n Monast. 〈◊〉. vol. 2. 〈◊〉 n. 40.  of the Priory at Kime, and gave 
o Ibid. 〈◊〉  xx Acres of Land in Hotoft, to the Canons and Nuns of Bolinton, for supporting the Charge of their Garments: And ratified 
p Monast. 〈◊〉. vol. 1. 〈◊〉 n. 20.  to the Monks of Kirkstede, that Grant of those Lands in Medringham, which his Father had made to them. Moreover, with Hadewyse his Wife, he gave 
q 〈…〉  the Church of Sotteby, to the Monks of Bardney.  
He was Steward 
r 〈…〉  to Gilbert de Gant Earl of Lincoln; and left Issue 
s 〈…〉  Simon. 
Simon.   
Which Simon, in 21 H. 2. was indebted 
t 〈…〉  to the King in the Sum of xl Marks, as a Fine, for not disclaiming his Right to certain Lands in Bambere, after he had lost them upon a Trial by Battle. And, in 6 R. 1. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 6 ●. 1. Linc.  C Marks to the King, to be exempted from attending him into Normandy, in that Expedition than made thither. In 8 R. 1. he was Sheriff 
x Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Linc.  of Lincolnshire, and so continued 
y Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Linc.  the next ensuing year. And in 16 joh. had 
z Claus. 16 Joh. m. 24.  Scutage from all his Tenants by Military Service, for two Knights Pees; in regard 
a Claus. 16 Joh. m. 24.  he sent his Son at that time into Poictou. But the next ensuing year, adhering 
b M. Paris. 254. l. 6.  to the Rebellious Barons, he underwent the Sentence of Excommunication 
c Ibid. 277. l. 29.  from the Pope; whereupon his Lands were seized, and given 
d Claus. 17 〈◊〉. m. 10.  to Geffrey de Nevil. Howbeit, before the end of that year, having a mind to make his Peace, he procured Letters 
e Pat. 17 Joh. m. 10.  of Safe-conduct, to come into his Country, and confer with his Friends thereof, resolving 
f Pat. 17 Joh. m. 10.  to deliver up Philip his Son in Hostage, until such time as he could have leave to repair to some of his Manors, near which the King (being then at Newcastle) was to pass, in his Return. Whereupon nothing being effected, Geffrey de Nevil obtained from that King a new Grant 
g Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 17.  of his Lands.  
After which, ere long, scil. in 4 H. 3. he died 
h Rot. Fin. ● H. 3. m. 6. , leaving Issue Philip. 
Philip.  Which Philip paying 
i Rot. Fin. ● H. 3. m. 6.  C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. ● H. 3. m. 6.  of the Lands of his Inheritance: and departed 
l M. Paris. 584. 〈◊〉  this Life in Anno 1242. (26 H. 3.) leaving Issue by Agnes de Waleys his Wife 
m Monast. A●gl. vol. 1. 〈◊〉 n. 20. , Simon 
Simon.  his Son and Heir. Which Simon, paying 
n Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Linc.  C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
o Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Linc.  of his Lands: But died without Issue in 32 H. 3. as it seems; for them William his Brother 
† Rot. ●ip. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  and Heir had Livery 
p Rot. ●ip. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  of his Lands, doing his Homage, and paying 
q Rot. Pip. 34 H. ●. Linc.  C l. for his Relief. Which William, 
William.  by his Deed 
r Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 795. n. 10. , bearing date at Lincoln, upon the day of St. Katherine the Virgin, Anno 1258. (40 H. 3.) for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Lucia (de Roos) his Wife, ratified unto the Canons and Nuns of Bolinton, whatsoever they had of his Fee: and departed 
s Rot. Fin. 43 H. 3. m. 3.  this Life in 43 H. 3.  
To whom succeeded another Philip. 
Philip.  Which Philip, in 22 E. 1. had Summons 
t Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to pass with him into France. And, in 25 E. 1. was 
u Lit. Pardon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  in the Wars of Gascoine.  
In 28 E. 1. he obtained a Grant 
x Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 34.  for a Market every Week, upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Burwell, in Com. Linc. as also 
y Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 34.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Burwell, Aithorp, Billingey, Walcote, and Metheringham, in the same County: And in 29 E. 1. was 
z Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 5.  in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
a Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 11.  34 E. 1. and 
b Rot. Scoc. ● E. 2. m. 5.  4 E. 2. And in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
c Rot. Scoc. 8. E. 2. in dorso, ●. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast-day of the Assumption of our Lady, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. Moreover, in. 10 E. 2. in consideration 
d Pat. 10 E. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  of his great Services in the Wars, in the time of King Edward the First, and the than King, being much decayed in strength, he had an Immunity 
e Pat. 10 E. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  granted to him, from any the like Services for the future. Furthermore, in 12 E. 2. he obtained a special Discharge 
f Cart. 12 E. 2. 〈◊〉.  for a Debt of Fifty Pounds, owing to the King's Exchequer, by a Recognisance; which Money had been borrowed in the time of King Edward the First, as a Supply for the Charge of his Passage into Gascoine at that time. And, having been summoned 
g 〈…〉  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 E. 1. until 7 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
h 〈…〉  this Life in 16 E. 2. being then seized 
i 〈…〉  of the Manors of Kyme, Creft, Goltagh, Baumburgh, Calsby, Metheringbam, Billingey, Nuketon, and Immyngham, in Com. Linc. leaving Issue by ... his Wife, Daughter 
k Monast. Ang. vol. ● 834 ●. n. ●0.  of Hugh Bigot (to which Hugh he had been a Ward 
l Monast. Ang. vol. ● 834 ●. n. ●0.  in his Minority) William his Son 
m Esc. ut supr.  and Heir, xl years of age.  
Which William, 
William.  having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 17 E. 2. till 9 E. 3. died 
o Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  in 12 E. 3. leaving joan 
o Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  his Wife surviving; afterwards married 
p Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  to Nicholas de Cantilupe. Whereupon 
q Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  Gilbert de Vmfranvill Earl of Anegoes, who had married 
r Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  Lucy the Sister of this William, by virtue of a Fine 
s Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 1● E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  levied in 8 E. 3. came to possess 
t Esc. 29 E. a. n. 6. Claus. 13 E. ●. p. 1. m. 14.  the Manors of Sotby, Stalingburgh, Kyme, Asewardby, Metheringham, Baumburgh, Calseby, Elkyngton, and Iny●gham, in Com. Linc. as also 
u Ibid.  the Manors of 〈◊〉, and Paddokthorp, in Com. Ebor. with divers other Lands lying in s S●mercotes, Saltfletby, and Skydbroke, in Com. Linc. for lack 
x Ibid.  of Issue-male of the before-specified William de Kyme; and doing 
y Ibid.  his Homage, had Livery 
z Ibid.  of them accordingly.   

Traci.  
IN the time of King Stephen, Henry 
Henry.  de Traci possessed 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 68● a.  the Honour of Berstaple, in Com. Devon, by the Gift 
b Gesta Reg ● Steph. 945 C.  of that King. Which Barony, johel, the Son of Alured de Totneis, formerly 
c Monast. Ang. ut supra.  enjoyed. This Henry being 
d Gesta Regis Steph. ut supra, & 961 A.  a valiant and expert Soldier, was 
e Gesta Regis Steph. ut supra, & 961 A.  the only Person, in all that Country, who stood firm to that King; and making frequent Excursions 
f Gesta Regis Steph. ut supra, & 961 A.  out of Berstaple, much annoyed the Enemy: in one of which, after a sharp Skirmish, being victorious, he brought 
g Ibid.  away an hundred and four of them Prisoners; and at length, by his Prowess, forced 
h Ibid.  William de Moiun (a Person of the greatest Power in those Parts, and most active against the King) to desist from those his Hostile Practices. But, after this, having laid 
i Ibid. 974 C.  Siege to Cariola- Castle, to the end he might, by gaining thereof, subjugate that part of the Country; Robert Earl of Gloucester coming upon him with a Potent Army, demolished 
k Ibid. 974 C.  his Works, and forced 
l Ibid. 974 C.  him to submission.  
All that I have farther seen of him, is, That in Anno 1146. (11 Steph.) he ratified 
m Monast. Ang. ut supra.  those Grants which had been made to the Monks of Bars●aple, of all the Lands given to them by the before-specified johel de Totneis; and that he left Issue Oliver 
Oliver.  his Son 
n Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Devon.  and Heir; who, in 11 H. 2. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Devon.  five hundred Marks to the ●ing, for Livery of his purparty of the Honour of Berstaple: And in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
p ●ib. rub. tit. Devon. , That he held xxviii Knights Fees, de veteri Feoffamento; and de novo, one and an half, three parts, and a fourth: for which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
q Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Devon.  xviii l. xii s. iv d. But died before 31 H. 2. as it seems: for in that year the Sheriff of Devon. accounted 
r Rot. P●p. ●1 H. 2. Devon.  to the Exchequer for the Profits of his Lands, and paid 
s Rot. P●p. ●1 H. 2. Devon.  vi l. xiii s. iv d. to Robert Manduit, for the maintenance of Oliver 
Oilver.  (his Son and Heir.)  
Which Oliver, in 6 R. 1. was acquitted 
t Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Devon.  of his Scutage for the King's Redemption.  
In 7 R. 1. upon an Accord 
u Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. He●ef.  betwixt this last-mentioned Oliver, and William de Braose, whereby the Inheritance of the Honour of Berstaple was acknowledged to be the Right of the said William, he the said William agreed 
x Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. He●ef.  that this Oliver should enjoy it for his Life, and likewise receive xx l. per Annum more, during that time: and, in case he should leave any Issue of his Body, begotten on the Wife he then had, That then the Manor of Fre●inton only, and five Knights Fees, should 〈◊〉 to the same William, and his Heirs: and the Iss●● of Oliver to have all the rest.  
In 8 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage of 〈◊〉, this Oliver paid 
y 〈…〉  xxviii l. xiii s. iv d. And, having given 
z 〈…〉  to the Monks of Hertland the Church of Frementon, with Land of viij s. per Annum value, departed this Life in 12 joh. or b●●ore: For than did Eve his Widow give 
a 〈…〉  an hundred and twenty Marks for an Assignation of her Dowry, and Licence to marry again. Whereupon she had, inter alia, the Manor of Esegarston, in Com. Berks. assigned 
b 〈…〉  unto her, which was of the Inheritance 
c 〈…〉  of Hawyse de London, as parcel of the Manor of Kidwelly. She had likewise some Interest in the Manor of Hamedon, in Com. W●●tes. for in 1 H. 3. the King directed his Precept 
d 〈…〉  to the Sh●riff of that County, to permit her, and 〈◊〉 the Mother of Oliver, the King's Brother (who was an illegitimate Son of King john) to take reasonable Estovers out of that Manor, without committing Waste.  
To 〈…〉 mentioned Oliver de Traci, succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir. Which Henry, in 15 joh. had Livery 
e 〈…〉  of the Manors of Berst●p●e and Tavest●●e, as also of the whole Honour of Berstaple as well that which William de Braose held, as that which Oliver his Father did possess. But in 12 H. 3. the King sent his Precept 
f 〈…〉  to the Sh●●iff of Devon, to cause the Walls of the Castle at 〈◊〉, belonging to this Henry, to be abated, so that they should not exceed ten foot in height. 〈◊〉 which, I have not seen any farther of him, till 41 H. 3. that he had Summons 
g 〈…〉  to attend the King at 〈◊〉, on the Octaves of St. Peter ad 〈◊〉, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march into Wales: and the same year was made Governor of the Castle at 〈◊〉 In 42 H. 3. he had likewise Summons 
i 〈…〉  to be at Chester, on M●nday pre●●ding the Feast of St. john Baptist, for the like purpose; and obtained a Charter 
k 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his D●mesn-Lands within his Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Devon. as also for a Market every Week upon the Thursday, at his Manor of 〈◊〉, in the same County; with a 〈…〉 for three days, viz. on Martinmass Eve, 〈◊〉 Day, and Morrow after. And departed 
l 〈…〉  this 〈…〉 or before, b●ing th●n seized 
m 〈…〉  of the 〈…〉 in Com. Devon. as the Head 〈…〉: Likewise of the Manors of 〈◊〉, Tracy, 〈◊〉, Tav●st●ke, Nyme●- 〈◊〉, and certain Lands in 〈◊〉, all in that 〈◊〉, and Members of that Barony. Also of the 〈◊〉 of the Priory of Barstaple, and Church of 〈◊〉; of the fourth part of the Manor of 〈◊〉 the fifth part of the Manor of 〈…〉 and fifth part of the Manor of 〈◊〉: having one only 
n 〈…〉  Daughter, called Eve, 〈◊〉 was married 
o 〈◊〉  to Guy de Brienne: Which Guy 〈…〉 
p 〈◊〉  by her a Daughter called Maude, Wife 
q 〈…〉  〈…〉 at that time found 
r 〈…〉  to be 〈…〉 H●ir, and xxxi years of age.  
Which 〈…〉 doing his Homage, had Livery 
s 〈…〉  of the Lands at her Inheritance.  
¶ Contemporary with the first Oliver, was also 〈◊〉 
William.  the 〈◊〉. Which William, in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
t 〈…〉 , That he held xxvi Knights Fees, and two eighth parts: for which, in 14 H. 2. he paid xvii l. x s. This William de Traci was 
u M. Paris. 1●4 l. 26.  one of the Murderers of Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury, in Anno 1170. (15 H. 2.) And in 19 H. 2. had the Title 
x Jo●●vall. 1105. n. 50.  of Steward of Normandy (id est; Justice 
y 〈…〉  of Normandy: but held 
z 〈…〉  it not much more than two years longer; Richard Bishop of Winchester being then 
a 〈…〉  substituted in that Office: And in 17 joh. was 
b Claus. 17 Joh. m. ●.  in Arms against the King, with other of the Barons: for which respect his Lands were seized, and given 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m. ●.  to William de Thornton. But in 2 H. 3. returning 
d Claus. 2 H. 3. n. 16.  to his Obedience, had restitution 
e Claus. 2 H. 3. n. 16.  of them. In 7 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Biham, he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 7 H. 3. Devon.  xxviii l. by reason he was not in that Service: and being 
g Claus. 7 H. 3. m 5. 〈◊〉 dorso.  about that time in that Expedition made into Wales, had Scutage 
h Claus. 7 H. 3. m 5. 〈◊〉 dorso.  of all his Tenants, who held of him by Military Service.  
This William, by the Name 
i Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  of William de Traci, Son of Gervase de Courtenai, gave 
k Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  to the Canons of Torre, in Com. Devon. all his Lands in North- Chillingford, which he held of Dru de Montgirun: And to 
l 〈…〉  the Monks of Christ-Church, in Canterbury, his Lordship of 〈◊〉. But farther I have not seen of him.   

Hoese.  
IN 5 Steph. Geffrey 
Geffrey.  de Hoese held 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Berks.  certain Lands in Com. Berks. of Adam de Port.  
This Geffrey (for I suppose him to be the same) upon levying that Aid for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
b Lib. rub. in Scacc. Wiltes. , That he than held but one Knights Fee, and that it was de novo feoffamento: And in 27 H. 2. and the one half of the twenty eighth year, executed the Sheriff's 
c Rot. Pip. de i●●d. an. Oxon.  Office for the County of Oxford. Moreover, in 28 H. 2. he was 
d R. Hoved. 338 a. n. 50.  one of the Justices-Itinerant for the Counties of Cambridg, Huntendon, Northampton, Leicester, Warwick, Worcester, Hereford, Stafford, and Salop. and in 1 R. 1. gave 
e Rot. Pip. 1 ●. 1. 〈◊〉.  a Fine to the King of xxxiii l. xuj s. viij d. that he might enjoy his Lands in Peace, during his own Life, and dispose of the Custody of them afterwards to whom he should think fit.  
This Geffrey (for I presume him still to be the same) gave 
f 〈…〉  to the Canons at St. Dionyse in S●●●hampton the Church of Little Fage●am. Moreover, he joined with Henry his Father, in the Gift 
† Monast. 〈◊〉 vol. 1. 〈◊〉 n. 20.  of certain▪ Lands in S●apelford, to the Monks of Stanley, in Com. Wiltes. and departed 
g Rot. Pip. 1 J●h. Wiltes.  this Life in 1 joh. Gundred his Wife surviving him; who, for CC Marks Fine, obtained 
h Rot. Pip. 1 J●h. Wiltes.  the Wardship of his Heir. Which Gundred, called 
i Ex 〈◊〉 penès 〈◊〉 ut supra.  Gundred de Warren, ratified 
k Ex 〈◊〉 penès 〈◊〉 ut supra.  that Grant of the Church of Little Fageham, so given by him to those Canons.  
What the Name of his Heir was, I cannot certainly discover: I therefore descend to Henry 
Henry.  H●ese, of whom it appears 
l 〈…〉 , That he possessed Lands in Wiltshire, in 13 H. 2. And in 2 R. 1. had Livery 
m 〈…〉  of those Lands in Sussex, whereof he was dispossessed by King Henry the Second. In 4 joh. this Henry gave 
n 〈…〉  C Marks for a Writ of Mortd'ancester, touching the Manor of Derinton, for which he impleaded Hugh de Nevil, le gross.  
As to his Works of Piety, I find, that he gave 
o 〈…〉  all his Lands in Upton to the Canons of Oseney, in Com. Oxon. and to 
p 〈…〉  the Knights-Templars the Lordship of Spursholt; as also 
q 〈…〉  the Churches of Winkeburne, and Egrum (vulg. Aram) in Com. Notingh. And to the Canons of Thurgarton, one Ox-gang of Land in Egrum. Moreover, he founded 
r 〈…〉  the Priory of Durford, in Com. Suss. and died 
s 〈…〉  in 15 joh. Whereupon Henry his Son, giving 
t 〈…〉  to the King C Marks, had Livery 
u 〈…〉  of the Lands of his Inheritance, lying in Com. Wiltes.  
After him, there was another Henry; 
Henry.  who, in 2 H. 3. gave 
x 〈…〉  Lxxx Marks for Livery of his Father's Lands: but he was 
y 〈…〉  Son of William; and in 3 H. 3. gave 
z 〈…〉  a Fine of fifty Marks, and two Palfreys, for his Relief of the Lands whereof Geffrey Hoese died seized, lying in Fichelden▪ and Stapelford, in Com. Wiltes. which did by Inheritance belong to him.  
The next ensuing year, viz. in 4 H. 3. Henry Hoese of Herting, in Sussex, gave 
a Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Su●●.  ninety Marks for Livery of his Father's Lands: and departing 
b 〈…〉  this Life in 19 H. 3. left Issue Matthew 
Matthew.  his Son and Heir. Which Matthew thereupon gave 
c 〈…〉  seven hundred Marks for Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance; and in 37 H. 3. entered into Covenants 
d 〈…〉  with john Maunsell Provost of Beverley, That Henry his Son and Heir should take to Wife joan the Daughter of Alard Fleming, Niece to the said john▪ Which Matthew died 
e 〈…〉  in 39 H. 3. Whereupon that Provost gave 
f 〈…〉  six hundred Marks for the Wardship of Henry his Son and Heir, with the Custody of his Lands.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 49 H. 3. when many of the Barons take up Arms against the King, adhered 
g Esc. 49 H. 3. 〈◊〉.  to them. When this Henry died, I find not; but that he left Issue 
h Esc. 18 E. 1. n. 36.  Henry, who departed 
i Esc. 18 E. 1. n. 36.  this Life in 18 E. 1. being then seized 
k Esc. 18 E 1. n. 36.  of the Manors of Sturm●e, 
Henry.  Dene, Childerston, and Chekeshille, in Com. Kanc. Herting, in Com. Sussex; as also of St●●dene- Huse, and Tuddeworth, in Com. Wiltes-Henry his Son and Heir being then xxiv years of age. Which Henry, 
Henry.  doing his Homage 
l Rot. Fin. 18 E. 1. m. 5.  the same year, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 18 E. 1. m. 5.  of his Lands: And in 22 E. 1. having Summons 
n Rot. Vascon. 〈◊〉 E. 1. in dorso, m. 8. , upon the eighth of June, to attend the King (together with many other Persons of Note) to advise concerning the great Affairs of the Realm; upon the twenty sixth of the same Month received other Summons 
o 〈◊〉. m. 9  to be at Portesmouth, on the first day of September than next ensuing, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Gascoine.  
In 23 E. 1. (which was the following year) this Henry had Summons 
p Claus. de ●●sd. ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm. So likewise 
q Claus. de ●●sd. ann. i● dorso.  to all other the Parliaments of that King's, and King Edward the Second time. And in 4 E. 2. was 
r 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. In 8 E. 2. he had Summons 
s 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, to restrain the jucursions of the Scots. But in 6 E. 3. he departed 
t 〈…〉  this ●ife, being then seized 
u 〈…〉  of the Manors of Sperton, and Rusyndon, in Com. Glouc. of the Manors of S●aundene, and Tedeworth, in Com. Wiltes. of the Manor of Herting, in Com. Sussex. and jointly with Isabella his Wife, of the Manor of Frysoke, in Com. Sutht. leaving Henry 
x 〈…〉  his Son and Heir, at that time xxx years of age, and Isabella his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
y 〈…〉  of the moiety of the Manor of Saperton, and third part of the Manor of Rusyndon, in Com. Glouc. of the third part of certain Lands in Such- Morton in Com. Berks., and Mussyngden, in Com. Buck. of the third part of the Manors of Staunden, & Tudeworth, in Com. Wiltes. the third part of the Manor of Herting, the third part of the moiety of the Manor of Pulbergh, and third part of a Message in Mid-Lovent in Com. Suss.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  then doing 
z Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 18.  his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 18.  of his Lands; and in 7 E. 3. was 
b Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 20.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Sc●c. 9 E. 3. m. ●0.  9 E. 3. And in 21 E. 3. upon 
d Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 3. m. 16.  the Marriage of Henry his Son and Heir, with Elizabeth the Daughter of john de Bohun, settled 
e Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 3. m. 16.  the Manor of Morton, and moiety of the Manors of Brodersyndon, and Saperton, upon him and her, and the Issue, of their two Bodies; and for want of such Issue, on Richard his other Son, with Remainder to the Issue of his own Body by Katherine then his Wife; and for lack of such Issue, on Elizabeth his Daughter. And, having had Summons 
f Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament to the twenty third year of King Edw. 3. inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 2● E. 3. n. 77.  this Life upon the 21 of July, the same year; being then seized 
h Esc. 2● E. 3. n. 77.  of an Estate for Life, in the moiety of the Manors of Brode-Rusyndon, and Mo●ton, in Com. Glouc. as also of the Manor of Staunden, and moiety of the Manor of Fry●o●ke, for Life, the Remainder to Richard his Son, and the Heirs of his Body: Likewise of the Manor of Tudworth, in Com. Suthampt. of the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Wiltes. for Life, with the Advowson of the Chapel there; the Remainder to Henry his Son, and the Heirs of his Body.  
He likewise died 
i Ibid.  seized of the Patronage of the Priory of Durford, and of the Manors of Herting, and Pulbergh, in Com. Suss. for Life; the Remainder to Henry his Son, and the Heirs of his Body: Also of the Manors of Stouremouth, Dene, and Chelderston, in Com. Kanc. the Remainder to Richard his Son, etc. leaving Henry 
k Ibid.  the Son of Mark Huse, his Son, his next Heir, than six years of age; who married Margery 
l Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27. , one of the Daughters and Heirs to Theobald de Verdon, and died in his Life-time.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 7 R. 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 7 R. 2. m. 18.  of his Lands; but never was summoned to Parliament: therefore I shall not discourse farther of him.  
¶ Of this Family (I presume) was john H●se; 
john.  who, in 31 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
n Cart. 31 E. 1. n. 7.  for a Weekly Market upon the Monday at West-Hamnelesworth in Com. Wilts. as also for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen.  
To this john succeeded Roger Huse, 
Roger.  his Son 
o Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  and Heir; who, in 1 E. 3. as Cousin 
p Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  and Heir to john Berewyk deceased, making proof 
q Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  of his Age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
r Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  of the Manor of Heggecourt.  
In 12 E. 3. this Roger was 
s Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m. 22.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and the next ensuing year, with all the Strength 
t Claus. 13 E. 3. p. 2. in dorso, ●. 4●.  he could raise, assisted 
u Claus. 13 E. 3. p. 2. in dorso, ●. 4●.  john de Warren Earl of Surrey, in defending the Seacoasts on the Parts of Sussex.  
Moreover, in 20 E. 3. he was 
x Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  in the Wars of France. So likewise 
y R●t. F●anc. 21 E. 3. p. 1, m. 8.  the next year following. In which he merited so well, that in 22 and 23 E. 3. he had Summons 
z Claus. de i●●d. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm. But after that, I have not seen any farther mention of him, till his death, which happened 
a Esc. 35 ●. 3. n. 98.  in 35 E. 3. he being then seized 
b Esc. 35 ●. 3. n. 98.  of the Manors of West Bechesworth, and Heggecourt, in Com. Surr. Morton, Hentlesworth, and 〈◊〉 in Com. Dorset. the moiety of the Manor of 〈◊〉- Sacy, in Com. Suthampt. and of the Manors of Nothin●ton, and Kingston- Deverell, in Com. Wiltes. leaving Issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir▪ then● x● years of age. Which I●hn doing his Homage, had Livery 
d R●t. Fin. 35 ● 3. m. 10.  of his Lands the same year; but never was summoned to Parliament.   

Fitz-Herbert.  
THe fi●st mention I have seen of this Name and Family, is in 5 Steph. Herbert Fitz-Herbert, 
Herbert.  than Lord Chamberlain 
a 〈…〉  to the King, giving 
b 〈…〉  CCCliii l. in Silver, for Livery of his Father's Lands. This Herbert married 
c 〈…〉  Lucy the third Daughter to Milo Earl of Hereford; with whom he had 
d 〈…〉  the Forest of Dene, in Com. Glouc. and other Lands: But, for some Transgressions, as 'tis said 
e 〈…〉 , he gave it up to King Henry the Second. Nevertheless, he obtained from that King a Confirmation 
f 〈…〉  of all the Lands which his Father held, as also of his Office of Chamberlain.  
In 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied, for marrying the King's Daughter, he certified 
g 〈…〉 , That he held one Knights Fee in Com. Wiltes. and three in Com. Berks. In 6 R. 1. he was Sheriff 
h 〈…〉  of 〈◊〉, for the one half of that year; and 〈◊〉 
i 〈…〉  daring the whole Reign of that King. Also in 
k 〈…〉  8 R. 1. for Shropshire.  
With the consent 
l 〈…〉  of Lucy his Wife, and Reginald his Son, he bestowed 
m 〈…〉  on the Monks of 〈◊〉 (in Com. Surr.) all his Lands at Bovie●e, Peter, and Matthew, two other of his Sons, being Witnesses 
n 〈…〉  to that Grant.  
A former Wife 
o 〈…〉  he had, viz. one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Robert Corbet, Lord of Alcester, in Com. Warw. sometime a Concubine 
p 〈…〉  to King Henry the First; by reason whereof, his Descendants for some time possessed 
q 〈…〉  the moiety of that Manor; the other moiety descending 
r 〈…〉  to William 〈◊〉, by her Sister.  
Of Reginald his Son, I find no farther mention; Peter 
Peter.  succeeding in the Inheritance. Which Peter was called 
s 〈…〉  Peter Fitz-Herbert; and in 5 joh. took to Wi●e 
t 〈…〉  Alice the Daughter of Robert Fitz-R●ger (a great Baron in Com. Northumb.)  
This Peter, being very obsequious 
u 〈…〉  to King Ioh●, at the time of his Difference with the Barons; in 14 joh. was reputed 
x 〈…〉  one of his Evil-Couns●llers: and in 15 joh. made Governor 
y 〈…〉  of 〈◊〉- Castle, in Com. Ebor. likewise Sheri●f 
z 〈…〉  of Y●rkshire, in 16 joh. being also the same year joined in Commission 
a 〈…〉  with the Archbishop of Canterbury, William Earl Warren, and others, to take into Safe-conduct all those Persons who should 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, in the Term of the 〈◊〉, n●xt after the Relaxation of the Interdict, to 〈◊〉 the King for Pardon of their Transgressions; as also, all such as should repair to the King at 〈◊〉 upon the like occasion. And in 17 〈◊〉. con●in●ing 
b 〈…〉  Sheriff of Yorkshire, obtained 
c 〈…〉  〈◊〉 that King the Honour of Ber●taple, with xv Knights Fees, part of the Poss●ssions of Wi●●iam the 〈◊〉.  
He 〈…〉 other Lands, which did belong to the same William de Br●●s: For it is said 
d 〈…〉 , That in 〈◊〉 1215. (17 I●h.) Giles de Br●os Bishop of Heref●rd 〈◊〉 ●im out of the Territories of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 which Herbert his Father held, after the Banishment of William de Braos out of England. Nevertheless, notwithstanding all this, he fell off from King john: For in 18 joh. his Lands at Alcester were seized 
e 〈…〉  into the King's hands, and given 
f 〈…〉  to William de Camvill. And in 1 H. 3. Oliver Fitz. Reginald (one of the illegitimate Sons of King john) whom the King calls 
g 〈…〉  his Brother, obtained 
h 〈…〉  all other the Lands of this Peter, for his Support in his Service. But before the end of that year returning 
i 〈…〉  to Obedience, he had Restitution 
k 〈…〉  of the Castle of Blenleveny, as also of all his Lands belonging to the Honour of Brekno●, whereof he had been thus dispossessed by reason of the War, as the Record expresseth, command being given to Reginald de Braos, to yield them up to him. And in 5 H. 3. was 
l Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 11.  with that King at the Siege of Bithum-Castle.  
After this, viz. in 12 H. 3. he obtained a Charter 
m Cart. 12 H. 3. m. 7.  of Free-warren, for the Fox, Hare, and Goat, in his Lordships of Wulfretone, Akele, and Ha●tone; as also throughout all his Lands in the Hundred of Clere: And Licence 
n Ibid. ●. 2.  to erect a Gate upon the Causey at Lechlade-Bridge, before the Hospital there founded by him.  
After which, viz. in 19 H. 3. he departed 
o 〈…〉  this Life, Isabella his Wife surviving; who doing her Fealty, had Livery 
p 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance; and in particular, of that Manor 
q 〈…〉  of Lechlade, in Com. Glouc. leaving Herbert 
r 〈…〉  
Herbert.  his Son and Heir; who doing his Homage, had also Livery 
s 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
Which Herbert granted 
t 〈…〉  to the Monks of Breknoc liberty of Fishing in his Mere, with a Boat, for the space of three days every Week; and every day, during the time of Lent, and Advent. He likewise bestowed 
u Ibid.  on them all his Lands of Pentenavell, and St. Paulins; and five Marks yearly Rend, for the Tithes of his Castle at Blenleveny. In 26 H. 3. he had Summons 
x 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into France. And in 28 H. 3. in 
y 〈…〉  consideration of C l. due to the King for his Relief, obtained leave 
z 〈…〉  to pay it in the space of four years, by the Hands of Robert de Mucegros.  
This Herbert died 
a 〈…〉  in 32 H. 3. leaving Reginald 
Reginald.  his Brother 
b 〈…〉  and Heir; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
c 〈…〉  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Suthampt. Wiltes. Glouc. Berks. Salop. Heref. Essex. Norff. Ebor. and Wales. But the King thereupon disposed 
d 〈…〉  of his Honours of Blenleveny, and Bulkedynas, to Walerand Teys.  
Which Reginald, in 42 H. 3. had Summons 
e 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, to resist the Incursions of the Welsh: And in 44 H. 3. as one 
f 〈…〉  of the Barons-Marchers, received command 
g 〈…〉  to reside in those Parts, with all his Power, to prevent their farther Hostilities.  
In 45 H. 3. he was made 
† 〈…〉  Sheriff of Hantshire, and Governor of the Castle at Winchester; and continued 
* 〈…〉  Sheriff of that County for the three next ensuing years.  
Moreover, in 47 H. 3. he received farther Command 
h 〈…〉 , to furnish himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Hereford, on Monday next after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, to march against the Welsh.  
In 48 H. 3. he was 
i 〈…〉  one of those Barons who undertook for the King's Performance of what the King of France should determine touching the Ordinances of Oxford: And in 14 E. 1. departed 
k Claus. 14 E. 1. m. 3.  this Life. Whereupon joan his Widow had an Assignation 
l Claus. 14 E. 1. m. 3.  of the Manor of Bedhamton, with the Hamlet of Brokhamton, in Com. Suthampt. and of the Manor of Wolfretone in the same County, as also of the Manor of Stanford, in Com. Berks. Ugeleye, in Com. Essex. Chiriton, in Com. Wilts. Frethorpe, in Com. Norff. and Wihton, in Com. Ebor. for her Dowry.  
To this Reginald succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who, in 22 E. 1. amongst other eminent Men of that time, had Summons 
m Rot. Vascon. 22 E. ●. in 〈◊〉 m. 9  to attend the King, to consult about the important Affairs of the Realm. Soon after which, he received command 
n Ibid. m. 7.  to repair to Portsmeuth upon the first of September, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, thence to pass with him into France. And had Summons 
o Claus. de ii●d. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 25 E. 1. till 1 E. 2. inclusive. But forasmuch as that Honour continued not to any of his Descendants, I shall not take any farther notice of them; closing up my Discourse of this Family, with this Observation, viz. That from Peter, a Brother to this john, the Earls of Pembroke are said 
p Ex coll. R. 〈◊〉  to derive their Descent.  
¶ I come now to Matthew, 
Matthew.  a younger Son to the first Herbert (as hath been observed.)  
This Matthew was Sheriff 
q Rot. ●ip. 12. 〈◊〉  of Sussex in 12 joh. for three parts of that year; and so continued 
r Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  till the seventeenth, inclusive. In which year, the Barons being prevalent, and forcing the King to submit the Rule 
s M. Paris. 161. l. 21.  of the whole Realm to the Sway of xxv of themselves, he was 
t M. Paris. 161. l. 21.  one of those who then undertook that the King should conform thereto. And having stood firm to that King in his greatest Troubles, continued so to his Son and Successor King Henry the Third; being Sheriff 
u Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉 ann. Su●s.  of Sussex from the first to the twelfth year of his Reign, inclusive. In which year, obtaining the Wardship 
x Claus. 12 H. ● m. 4. & 10.  of William Painell, he had Livery 
y Claus. 12 H. ● m. 4. & 10.  of the Manor of Hunspill, in Com. Devon. which Alice de Mohun (the Mother of the same William) had held 
z Claus. 12 H. ● m. 4. & 10.  in Dower. And in 18 H. 3. was made Governor 
a Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  of the Castle of Lydeford.  
In 27 H. 3. he manifested 
b M. paris. 〈◊〉 n. 40.  his Valour to admiration, in that memorable Battle at Xantoigne, against the French, where the English obtained 
c M. Paris. 〈◊〉 n. 40.  a glorious Victory. And the next ensuing year, was sent 
d Ibid. 647. n. ●  with CCC Horse, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh, in the Parts near Montgomerie But before sufficient Preparations could be made for that Expedition, the Scots giving 
e Ibid.  the Enemy assistance, they defeated 
f Ibid.  the English. Whereupon he attempted 
g Ibid. & M. Westm. in eodem anno.  the Welsh the next day following; but was beaten 
h Ibid. & M. Westm. in eodem anno.  back with loss. It is said 
i Monast. Ang. 〈◊〉. 1. 478 n. ●0.  by some, that he was stain near Margan, and buried in the Abbey there.  
¶ This Matthew had Issue Peter, 
〈…〉  as I guess; who died in 39 H. 3. without Issue: Whereupon john his Brother, paying 
a Rot. Fin. 39 H. 3. m. 7.  C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 39 H. 3. m. 7.  of his Lands. Which john, in 41 H. 3. upon that Expedition then designed into Wales, amongst other of the Great Men of that time, had Summons 
c 〈…〉  to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of St. Peter, well fitted with Horse and Arms for that purpose (his Residence being then in Devonshire.) And the next year following, had the like Summons 
d 〈…〉  (amongst others) to be at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Excursions of the Welsh.  
To this john succeeded Matthew 
Matthew.  his Son and Heir, called Matthew Fitz-Iohn; who in 15 E. 1. being made Governor 
e Rot. Fin. 15 E. 1. m. 11.  of the Castle of the Devises for Life, obtained at the same time also a Grant 
f Pat 15 E. 1. m. 11.  of that Manor, for the like term: And in 16 E. 1. was made 
g Pat. 16 E. 1. m. 17.  Sheriff of Devonshire, and Governor of the Castle of E●eter. Moreover, in 22 E. 1. he was again Sheriff 
h Rot Pip. de eodem anno.  of that County, and in 25 E. 1. had Summons 
i Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm (but not after.)  
Furthermore, in 29 E. 1. the Custody of the Forests of Melkeshoun, and Chippeham, then seized 
k Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 13.  into the King's hands, by reason of Waste 
l Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 13.  done in them by him (having been Warden 
m Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 13.  of them, as belonging to the Castle of Devises) were by special command restored 
n Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 13.  again. But this Matthew having no Issue (as it seems) gave 
o Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 49.  the Inheritance of all his Lands to the King (viz. Edward the First) scil. Hinton, and Warbli●ton, in Com. Suthampt. Erlestoke, in Com. Wiltes. Okes●ord, Ysalampton, and Stoke in Hamme, with the Hamlet of Bykworth, in Com. Devon. and died 
p Claus. 3. E. 1. m. 21.  in 3 E. 2. Whereupon Eleanor his Widow had for her Dowry an Assignation 
q Claus. 3. E. 1. m. 21.  of the Manor of Yalamplon, the Borough of Nasse the third part of two parts of the Manor of Okeford, in Com. Devon. the third part of the Manor-house of Erlestoke, in Com. Wilts. and certain Lands there; with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Warblynton, and Okeford.   

De la Val.  
OF this Name I find mention in 5 Steph. William Maltravers then paying 
a Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Ebor.  a thousand Marks of Silver, and C l. to be disposed of as the King should think fit, for the Widow of Hugh de la Val, 
Hugh.  with her Lands, for the term of xv years; and after that time, for the Benefit of her Marriage and Dowry. The next is in 13 H. 2. of Guy de la Val, 
Guy.  who then possessed 
b Rot. Pip. 13 H. 2. Norlht.  Navesby, in Com. Northampt. and held xx Knights Fees, as it seems: For, in 14 H. 2. upon collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, it appears 
c Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Ebor.  that he paid xx Marks, viz. xiii s. iv d. for each.  
In 2 R. 1. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, he paid 
d Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Ebor.  x l. for his Fees in York shire: and upon the Aid for the King's Redemption, in 6 R. 1. answered 
e R●t. Pip. 6 R. 1. de iisd. come.  xx l. in the same County, xxxiii s. iv d. in Com. Linc. and x s. in Com. Oxon. the Capital 
f R●t. Pip. de eodem anno, 〈◊〉.  Seat of his Barony being in Com. Ebor.  
This Guy married 
g Testa de Nevil Sur●.  the Daughter of Maurice de Creon; and died 
h Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. 〈◊〉.  in 1 joh. Whereupon Roger de Lasci, Constable of Chester, gave 
i Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 16.  five hundred Marks, ten Palfreys, and ten Laisse of Greyhounds, for the Possession of his Lands, which he claimed 
k Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 16.  as his own Right.  
After this, 
Gilbert.  I find mention of Gilbert de la Val. Which Gilbert, in 17 joh. was 
l M. Paris. 254. l. 7.  in Arms against that King: But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he held 
m Testa de Nevil No●a th●mb.  Calverdon, in Com. Northumb. of the King, in Capite, by Barony, performing the Service of two Knights, as his Ancestors had done from the time of the Conquest.  
At this time also Eustace de la Val 
Eustace.  held 
n Ibid.  another Barony in Com. Northumb. consisting of these Lordships, scil. Blackaliddon, Seron, with its Members, viz. Reusum, and Dis●ington, for two Knights Fees, de veteri Feoffamento. This Eustance, in 42 H. 3. had Summons 
o 〈…〉 , with other of the Northern Barons, to fit himself with Horse and Arms▪ and to march into Scotland, for rescuing the King of that Realm out of the hands of his Rebellious Subjects, who at that time held 
p Ibid.  him in restraint; he being 
q Ibid.  then in Minority, and having married 
r Ibid.  the Daughter of King Henry.  
After him, I come to Hugh de la Val; 
Hugh.  who, in 2 E. 1. had to Wife 
s 〈…〉  Maud, one of the Cousins and Coheirs of Richard de Montfichet, Daughter 
t 〈…〉  and Heir to Hugh de Bulbec. Which Hugh de Bulbec also wedded 
u 〈…〉  Margery one of the Sisters and H●irs to the said Richard.  
In 22 E 1. this Hugh de la Val (with other of the Great Men of that time) had Summons 
x 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at 〈◊〉 upon the first day of September, thence to attend the King into France. But farther I cannot say of him, other than that in 30 E. 1. john de Lancaster was found 
y Rot. Fin. 30 ● 1. m. 6.  to be Cousin and Heir to Maud his Widow; neither he nor his Posterity having ever had Summons to Parliament.   

Colvile.  
THe first mention I find of this Name and Family, is of Philip de Colvile; 
Philip.  who, being an Adversary 
a ●orevall. 1040. n. 40.  to King Stephen, built 
b ●orevall. 1040. n. 40.  a Castle in Yorkshire, and Manned it against him: Whereupon the King laying Siege to it, won 
c ●orevall. 1040. n. 40.  it from him, and demolished it. In 21 H. 2. this Philip was 
d Ibid. 1125. n. 10.  one of the Witnesses to that Agreement made betwixt William King of Scots, and King Henry the Second; whereby the King of Scots obliging himself to be faithful to King Henry, did Homage to him at York.  
After this, scil in. 10 R. 1. William 
William.  de Colevill gave 
e 〈…〉  a Fine of xxx Marks for Livery of his Purparty of xv Knights Fees in Binebrec, and Aburne, in Com. Linc. Which William, in 18 joh. being 
f 〈…〉  one of the Barons in Arms against that King, was, amongst others, excommunicated 
g 〈…〉  by the Pope: and continuing still in that Rebellion, was taken Prisoner 
h 〈…〉  in the Battle of Lincelne, 1 H. 3. Whereupon Maude his Wife, being solicitous for his Redemption, obtained Letters 
i 〈…〉  of Safe-conduct to come to the King, for treating with him to that purpose; and thereby making his Composition 
k 〈…〉 , had the King's Precept 
l 〈…〉  to William Earl of Altemarle, to render his Castle of Bi●ham, in Com. Linc. which had been seized for that Transgression. This William was a Benefactor 
* 〈…〉  to the Canons of Osulveston, in Com. Leic. and had Issue Robert, 
Robert.  who also adhering to those Rebellious Barons, against King john, in 17 joh. had Letters 
† 〈…〉  of Safe-conduct, with Roger de jarpevill, to repair to the King on the behalf of the Barons, to treat of Peace: But continuing in Arms with them, was taken 
n 〈…〉  Prisoner by Falcase de Breant, in 1 H. 3.  
To whom 〈◊〉 Walter, 
Walter.  a Person of no less a turbulent Spiri●●han those I have mentioned. Which Walter joining with M●ntfort Earl of L●icester, and the 〈◊〉 of those fiery-spirited Men, was with divers more 〈◊〉 Prisoner 
n 〈…〉  at 〈◊〉, in 49 H. 3. by Prince Edward, not long before that memorable Battle of Evesham, where their principal 〈◊〉 and ●ower was utterly broke in places; so that his Lands were, for that reason, extended 
o Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  But being admitted to Composition, (as others then were, by that favourable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) in 5 E. 1. he departed 
p Esc. 5 E ●. n. 41.  this Life; being then seized 
q Esc. 5 E ●. n. 41.  of the Manors of Bytham, Auburne, and Ledenham, in Com Linc. 
Roger.  leaving Roger his Son and Heir xxiv years of age. Which Roger was Sheriff 
a Rot. Pp. 51 H. 3. Norff. & S●ff.  of Norff. and Suff. in 51 H. 3. And in 14 E. 1. paid 
b Rot. Pip. 14 E. 1. Norff. & S●ff.  C l. Fine for marrying of Ermentrude the Widow of Stephen de Cressy.  
But this Roger died 
c Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 12.  in 16 E. 1. Whereupon the King, in consideration of C l. Fine, granted 
d Rot. Fin. 16 E. 1. m. 12.  the Wardship of his Lands in Bytham, Est-Wytham, West-Wytham, and Careby, in Com. Linc. unto William de Breus, until his Heir should come of age, whose Name was Edmund. 
Edmund.   
Which Edmund married 
r Ex co●l. R. Gl. S.  Margaret the Daughter of Robert de Vfford, and departed 
s Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 49.  this Life in 9 E. 2. being then seized 
t Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 49.  of the Manors of Berghdon, in Com. Rotel. 〈◊〉 in Com. Leic. Auburne, and Bytham, in Com. Linc. and jointly with her the said Margaret, of the Manor of Weston, in Com. Catabr. Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir being then ten years of age.  
Which Robert, in 18 E. 3. was 
u Rot. 〈…〉  in the Wars of France; and in 20 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
x 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Repinghale, Ryngesdon, Hacumby, Motton, Hermelthorp, Steynthweit, Ne●bell, Maydenwell, Stainton, and Wrawby, in the County of Linc. as also for 
y Cart. & Pat. 20 E. 3. m. 2.  a Market at his Manor of Castle-Bitham, in the same County, every Week, upon the Tuesday; and a Fair yearly for five days, viz. on the Eve and Feast-day of St. james the Apostle, and three days following. In 26 E. 3. he was constituted 
z Rot. 〈◊〉 26 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners of Array, in Com. Linc. for the Arming of all Knights, Esquires, and others, to resist the Power of the French, then threatening an Invasion. And having been summoned 
† Claus. de i●sd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 16 E. 3. until 39 of that King's Reign, inclusive, departed 
* Claus. ● E. 3. 〈◊〉 17.  this Life in 42 E. 3. being then seized 
a Claus. ● E. 3. 〈◊〉 17.  of the Castle at Bitham, with the Manors of Corby, Careby, Birton, Re●inghale, Cheyle, Billesford, Aburne, and South- 〈◊〉 in Com. 
Walter.  Linc. leaving Walter 
b Rot. 〈◊〉 43 E. 3. m. 10.  his Son and Heir. Which Walter took 
c Rot. 〈◊〉 43 E. 3. m. 10.  to Wife Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Giles de Bassingburne, and had Issue 
d Rot. 〈◊〉 43 E. 3. m. 10.  by her a Son called Robert; 
Robert.  who dying 
e Ibid.  without Issue, Ralph Basset of Sapcote, in Com. Leic. and john Gernun, became 
f Ibid.  his Heirs; viz. 
g Ibid.  the said Ralph being Son and Heir of Simon, Son and Heir of Elizabeth, one of the Sisters of Edmund de Colvile before-specified; and john Gernun, Son of Alice the other Sister.   

Canci.  
OF this Name, the first mention I find, is in 5 Steph. at which time Walter de Canci 
Walt●●.  gave 
a 〈…〉  a Fine of xv l. for Licence to marry whom he should please.  
This Walter bestowed 
b 〈…〉  the Church of Scirpenbec (in Com. Ebor.) with fifty Acres of Land in that Lordship, on the Monks of Whitby.  
To him succeeded Anf●id de Canci, 
〈…〉  his Son 
c Lib 〈◊〉. in Scac●. tit. 〈◊〉.  and Heir; who, in 12 H. 2. upon 
d Lib 〈◊〉. in Scac●. tit. 〈◊〉.  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
e Lib 〈◊〉. in Scac●. tit. 〈◊〉. , That he held five Knights Fees; for which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2 Ebor.  five Marks: and died 
g Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Ebor.  in 6 R. 1. leaving his Heir in minority, for whose Wardship Hugh Murdac gave 
h Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Ebor.  C Marks.  
Contemporary with Anfrid, was Simon de Canci, who, 
Simon.  in 14 H. 2. upon 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  Collection of the Aid before-specified, paid 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  v l. This Simon gave 
l Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 547 b. n. 〈◊〉  to the Knights-Templars the Church of Wyllughton; but died 
m Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc.  before the thirtieth of H. 2. leaving Helewise 
n Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc.  the Swinope his Wife surviving (who was a Fleming 
o Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc.  by birth) and Simon 
p Rot. de Dominabus, etc. Linc.  his Son and Heir.  
Which Simon, 
Simon.  in 6 R. 1. upon the Collection of the Aid for the King's Redemption, paid 
q Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  the like Sum of v l. for the Knight's Fees which were held of him.  
In 2 joh. he attended 
r R. Hoved. 461 b. n. 40.  the King at Lincoln, with other of the Barons, when William King of Scotland did Homage to him: but in 17 joh. taking 
s Claus. 17  part with those who were at that time rebellious, his Lands were seized, and given 
t 1 Joh. m. 6.  to Richard de Grace.   

Camvile.  
IN 5 Steph. 
Gerard.  Gerard de Camvile gave 
a 〈◊〉 Ang. vol. 1, 640 b. 16.  two parts of the Tithes of Cherleton- Camvile, in Com. Somerset. to the Monks of Bermondsey, in Surrey: and had his Chief Seat at Lilburne, near Creek; in Northamptonshire, where the Vestigia of an ancient Castle are to be seen.  
To him succeeded Richard, 
Richard.  who was Founder 
b Ibid. 882 b. n. 30.  of Combe-Abby, in Warwick shire, in King Stephen's Reign; and in 12 Steph. one of the Witnessses 
c 〈…〉  to that Accord then made betwixt that King and Henry Duke of Normandy, touching the Succession of the same Henry to the Crown of England, after King Stephen's death.  
In 2 H. 2. he executed the Office of Sheriff 
d Rot. Pip. 5. H. 2. Berk●.  for the County of Berks. And the same year had a Grant 
e Rot. Pip. 2. H. 2. Northt.  from the King of the Lordship of Sutton, in Northampton shire.  
In 5 H. 2. he accounted 
f Rot. Pip. 5 H ●. Oxon.  xv l. for the Rent of Cornberie- Forest, in Oxford shire, for five years.  
In 6. H. 2. he was sent 
g Rot. Pip. 6 H. 2. Hant●.  beyond-Sea, with the King's Austringers and Falconers.  
In. 10 H. 2. he was one of the Witnesses 
h Ex Regist. 〈◊〉 Cant. 〈◊〉 Coll. R. Gl S.  to that Recognition of the People's Liberties and Rights, then made by King Henry.  
In 12 H. 2. upon Assessment of the Aid for marrying of the King's Daughter, he certified 
* 〈…〉 , That he held one Knight's Fee of the King de antiquo Feoffamento.  
In 22 H. 2. he was sent 
i 〈…〉  by the King to Paris in France.  
Being 
k 〈…〉  Lord of the Manor of Erdinton, in Com. Oxon. he gave 
l 〈…〉  to the Canons of Osney one Message there, with free liberty 
m 〈…〉  to gather the Tithes of his Demesns of that Place, and in Bernecestre.  
In 2 Ric. 1. he was 
n 〈…〉  one of the Admirals for that Expedition then made by King Richard into the Holy Land; and came 
o 〈…〉  to Lisbon with Lx Ships: thence 
p 〈…〉  sailed to Marsieles. After this, he was joined with Robert de Tornbam, in the Government 
q 〈…〉  of Cyprus: Whence he went 
r 〈…〉 , without the King's leave, to the Siege of Acon, and there died 
s 〈…〉 .  
This Richard had many Sons, as the Descent here inserted doth show: The eldest of which, viz. Gerard de Camvile, 
Gerard.  being Wealthy 
t Jo evil. 1223. n. 30.  as well as Noble 
u Jo evil. 1223. n. 30.  purchased 
† Jo evil. 1223. n. 30.  of King Richard the Custody of Lincoln-Castle, and the Province adjacent; unto the Constablewick of which Castle he had 
x Ex mag●● 〈◊〉 in Offico D●catus Lanc. sub 〈◊〉 Soca de Bolinbrok.  Title in Right of Nichola his Wife, eldest 
* Rot. de Dominabus, pucris & puellis.  of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Richard de Haya: By which Grant King Richard did also confirm 
y Ex mag● 〈◊〉 in Offico D●catus Lanc. sub 〈◊〉 Soca de Bolinbrok.  to him all the Inheritance belonging to her both in England and Normandy.  
Which Custody he held 
z Rot. Pip. de i●sd. ann. Linc.  from the second to the end of the half of the sixth year of that King's Reign. But being 
a R. Hoved. 419 b n 10.  a firm Adherer to john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely, Chancellor of England, Governor of the Realm in King Richard's absence, and an utter Enemy to the Earl of Morcton, accused 
b R. Hoved 419 b n 10.  him of harbouring and abetting Thiefs, which robbed Merchants going to Stanford-Fair; and likewise of High-treason, because he declined upon Summons to appear before the King's Justices, when he was sent for to answer that Charge; and said, That being a Reteiner to john Earl of Moreton, he would be tried in his Court, and no other.  
He was also charged 
c R. Hoved 419 b n. 10.  with adhering to the said Earl of Moreton, and other of the King's Enemies, in taking the Castles of Nottingham, and Tikhill: and notwithstanding he denied 
d Ibid. n. 30.  all▪ was outed 
e Ibid. n. 30.  not only of his Constableship of Lincoln-Castle, and Sheriffalty of that County, but of his own Lands: So that, upon the return of King Richard, he was constrained to give 
f Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  two thousand Marks, to be repossessed of he own Estate, and to obtain the King's Favour. And Nichola his Wife, a Fine 
g Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  of CCC Marks, for liberty to marry her Daughter to whom she pleased, so that he were not an Enemy to the King.  
But it was not long after, that john Earl of Moreton, upon the death of King Richard his Brother, obtained the Crown, and restored 
h Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Linc.  this Gerard to the Sheriffalty of Lincol●shire. And, in consideration 
i Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 3.  of a thousand Pound Fine, gave 
k Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 3.  him the Widow of Thomas de Verdon, for Wife to Richard his Son, (viz. Eustachia Daughter and Heir 
l Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Berks. Claus. 17 Joh. m. 3  of Gilbert Basset) with her whole Inheritance.  
In 2 joh. this Gerard was 
m R. Hoved. 461 b. n. 40.  one of the Peers in that Parliament at Lincoin, where 
n R. Hoved. 461 b. n. 40.  William King of Scotland did Homage to King john for that Realm: From which time, till the end of the seventh year of King john, he had 
o Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Linc.  the Sheriffalty of Lincolnshire: And in 6 joh. had special Licence 
* Pat. 6 Joh. m. 5.  to hunt the Hare, Fox, and Wild-cat, throughout all the King's Forests.  
In 7 joh. as 
p Rot Pip 7 Joh. Linc.  a Coparcener with Fulk de Oyri, and others, in 
q Rot Pip 7 Joh. Linc.  consideration of CCC Marks Fine to the King, he obtained Licence 
r Rot Pip 7 Joh. Linc.  for measuring the whole Marsh betwixt the Waters of Spalding and Tid, in that County, so that each Hundreder might have his Proportion thereof, according to their respective Carucates.  
In. 10 joh. he was 
s Ex ipso autogr. 〈…〉  one of the King's Justices-Itinerant in Lincoln shire. And by Nichola his Wife left Issue 
t 〈…〉 13 Joh. Linc. H. Knighton, 2423. ● 30. Claus. ● H. 3. m 24.  Richard abovementioned.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  in 7 joh. gave 
u Oblatae 7 Joh. m. 5.  MM Marks Fine, and ten Palfreys, for the Livery of the Lands of his Wife's Inheritance, as Daughter and Heir to Gilbert Basset.  
In 16 joh. this Richard had Livery 
† Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 7.  of Middleton-Castle in Oxford shire, part of his own Inheritance by Descent from his Father: And in 2 H. 3. gave 
x Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Berks. & Northampt.  MM Marks Fine for Livery of all the rest. But more of him I have not seen, than that he left Issue Idonea 
y Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 12 & m. 4.  his Daughter and Heir, who became the Wife 
z Pat. 17 Joh. p. 1. m. 7.  of William de Longespe, Son of William de Longespe Earl of Salisbury: Nor of her, than that in 17 joh. she had Livery 
a Pat. 17 Joh. p. 1. m. 7.  of all the Lands which were of the Inheritance of Eustachia her Mother: Likewise, in 
b Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 12.  10 H. 3. of those which were her Fathers; and in 
c Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 8.  15 H. 3. of whatsoever were belonging to Nichola her Grandmother, who then departed this Life.  
¶ Of William, 
William.  one of the Brothers to this last-mentioned Gerard, it appears, that he had Issue by Albreda, the Daughter and Heir of Geffrey Marmion, three Sons, viz. Geffrey, William, and Thomas (as the Descent showeth.) 
Geffrey.  Which Geffrey, in 43 H. 3. was 
h Rot. Pip. 43 H. 3. Devon.  acquitted for his Scutage of Wales, for xxviii Knights Fees he held in Right of Maude his Wife, Cousin 
i Rot. Fin. 2. E. 1. m. 10.  and Heir to Henry de Tracy (scil. Daughter 
† Esc. 2. E. 1. n. 32. Devon.  of his Daughter) for that part of the Honour of Berstaple which formerly belonged to Oliver de Tracy.  
In 22 E. 1. this Geffrey had Summons 
k Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to go with him into Gascoigne: And having 
l Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  sat in the several Parliaments of that King, from 23 until 34 of his Reign inclusive, departed 
m Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 75. Devon.  this Life in 2 E. 2. seized 
n Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 75. Devon.  in Right of the said Maud his Wife (as Tenant by the Courtesy of England) of the Lordship of Fremyngton, Bovy-Tracy, Nymet-Tracy, Barnstaple, the fourth part of the Manor of Toriton, and of the Hamlet of Nymet-St. George; as also 
o Ibid.  of the Lordship of Clifton-Camvile, in Com. Staff. which he held by the Service of three Knights Fees; leaving William his Son and Heir 
p Ibid. , than xl years of age.  
Which William 
William.  had also Summons 
q Claus. de i●sdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 2 and 4 Edw. 2. But farther of him I cannot say.   

Botreanx.  
THE first mention of this Name, wherewith I have met, is in 6 Steph. where Geffrey Boterell, Brother to Alan Earl of Richmund, is worthily extolled 
* 〈…〉  for his Valour, against the Forces of Maud the Empress, then Besieging the Castle of Winchester. The next is of Hamon Boterell: Which Hamen, 
Hamon.  in 2 H. 2. paid 
a Rot. Pip. 2. H. 2. Hant●.  xx l. into the Exchequer, for the Farm of Bigarte-Forest, in Hantshire. Then William Boterell, 
William.  who in 3 H. 2. was Sheriff 
b Rot. Pip. 3. H. 2. Devon.  of Devonshire: so likewise 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  in 4, 5, and 6 of that King's Reign: And in 33 H. 2. residing in Cornwall, answered 
d Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Cor●●b.  seven l. x s. for xii Knights Fees, in regard he had not been in that Expedition made by the King himself into Galwaie in Scotland, the preceding year.  
This William married 
e Cart. antiq. B. n. 2.  one of the Daughters of Sir Robert Corbet Knight: Unto which Robert, King Henry the First gave 
f Cart. antiq. B. n. 2.  the Lordship of Alcester, in Com. Warr. (by reason 
g Vine. discor. p. 130.  that he had a Daughter whom that King made one of his Concubines: And having bestowed 
h Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 286. n. 30.  on the Canons of Hertland, in Com. Devon. the Churches of Gunstane, Moland, and Forbiri; and on 
i Cart. 25 H. 3. m 5. per Inspex  the Monks of Alcester, in Com. Warr. certain Lands in that County (as appeareth 
k Cart. 25 H. 3. m 5. per Inspex  by King Henry the Second Confirmation thereof) departed 
l Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 3.  this Life; leaving 
m Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 3.  Issue two Sons, William, and Reginald. Which William, 
William  in 6 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage then levied for the King's Redemption, 
* Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Salop.  paid ix l. for that which belonged to the Honour of Geffrey de Ver; and C s. for that of the Honour of Eudo Dapifer: And in 1 joh. gave 
n Ob●atae 1 Joh. m. 23.  to the King a Fine of CCC Marks, and two Goshawks, for Livery of his Lands in Cornwall, scil Penhel,. with its Appurtenances, with the moiety 
o Ob●atae 1 Joh. m. 23.  of the Lordship of Alcester, in Com. Warr. and for Confirmation 
p Ob●atae 1 Joh. m. 23.  of the Grant which Reginald Earl of Cornwall had made to him of those Lands.  
In 5 joh. he was made 
q Pat. 5 Joh. m. 2.  Sheriff of Cornwall; in which Office he continued 
† Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  for the space of four years: and gave 
r Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. 〈◊〉  two Horses for the Great-Saddle, and one Norway-Goshawk, to the King, for Licence to marry Albreda the Widow of john de Ingeham, Daughter to Walter Waleran; over and above CCC Marks, paid by her for the like permission. In 5 H. 3. he attended 
s Claus. 5 H 3. in 〈◊〉.  the King in Person to that memorable Siege of Bitham-Castle, in Com. Linc. and in consideration: 
t Ibid.  of the Service he then performed had the King's Letters 
u Ibid.  Mandatory, for Assessing Scutage upon all his Tenants by Military Service, according to the rate of x s. for every Knights Fee.  
To him succeeded another William, who in 6 H. 3. gave 
* Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Comub.  Lxxx Marks for Livery of his Lands. Which William being a Person of an active Spirit, associated 
x Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 3. M. Paris. p. 384.  himself with those discontented Barons, who in 17 H. 3. put themselves in Arms, by reason 
y Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 3. M. Paris. p. 384.  that the King had received so many Poic●ovins into Places of Power and Trust. Whereupon his Lands at Alcester were 
z Rot. Fin. ut supra.  seized.  
To him succeeded Reginald 
Reginald.  his Brother 
a Rot. Fin. 2● H. 3. m. 3.  and Heir; who had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 2● H. 3. m. 3.  of his Inheritance in 27 H. 3. and adhering 
c Esc. 50 H. 3. n. 3.  likewise to the Rebellious Barons in 49 H. 3. had that Lordship of Alcester again seized 
d Esc. 50 H. 3. n. 3. : but afterwards making his Composition, according to that Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, obtained Restitution thereof.  
Of this Reginald I have not seen any more, than that he Enfeoffed. William 
William.  his Son of the moiety of the Lordship of Alcester, and other Lands; as also of the Manor of Longdon: And that departing 
e Esc. 2 b. 1. n. 3.  this Life in 2 E. 1. he left William 
f Esc. 2 ●. 1. n. 3.  his Son and Heir xxxi years of age: Who thereupon doing 
g Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 29.  his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 29.  of his Lands: and in 6 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
i Pat. 22 R 2. p. 2. m. 20. per Inspex.  for a Market weekly, every Wednesday, at his Manor of 
* 〈◊〉 Bos-Castle.  Chastell-Boterell, in Cornwall; as also for a Fair yearly, beginning on the Eve of St. james the Apostle, and to continue on that Festival, and the day following. Likewise 
k Ibid.  for a Fair once every year, at his Manor of Boswythgy, in the same County, upon the Eve and Day of St. Mary Magdalen.  
Moreover, in 13 E. 1. he had a Charter 
l Cart. 13 E. 1. m. 6.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Babinton, and Kine●ereston, in Com. Somerset. and Mouland, in Com. Devon. And in 26 E. 1. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Scottish-Wars.  
This William having married 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Dionyse the Daughter of Sir William Champernon Knight, died 
o Esc. 30 E. 1. n. 35.  in 30 E. 1. being seized of the Manors of Wor●hwala, Penhyel, and Betylet, in Cornwall; as also of the Manor of Molland, in Com. Devon. leaving William 
p Esc. 30 E. 1. n. 35.  his Son and Heir xxvii years of age; and Reginald, a younger Son, upon 
q Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  whom the Lordship of Alceste●, in Com. Warr. was entailed in 4 E. 3. and upon his Issue-male by Isabella his Wife, with Remainder 
r Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  to his Right Heirs.  
Which Reginald in. 10 E. 2. served 
s 〈…〉  in the Wars of Scotland: and in 12 E. 3. (together with the Sheriff of Cornwall) was Governor 
t 〈…〉  of the Fort at St. Michael's Mount.  
But I return to William, his elder Brother. This William had Livery 
u 〈…〉  of his Lands the same year his Father died, excepting the Dowry of Alice his Mother; and in 31 E. 1. was 
x 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. Furthermore, in 6 E. 2. being made Governor 
† 〈…〉  of the Castle at Launceston, in Com. Cornub. he had Free-warren granted 
y 〈…〉  to him in all his Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Betillete, Penbel●, Crucampton, Bythenye, and Worthesale, in that County: and in 19 E. 2. was made Governor 
z 〈…〉  of Tyntagel-Castle. Moreover, in 5 E. 3. being made Sheriff 
† 〈…〉  of Cornwall, and Governor of Lanceston-Castle, he quitted 
a 〈…〉  the Command of the Castles of Tremeton, and Restormel, to john de Carmynou: and in 11 E. 3. married 
b 〈…〉  Isabella one of the Daughters and Coheirs to john de Moels, without Licence, she being then 
c 〈…〉  within age.  
Furthermore, in 14 E. 3. he was 
d 〈…〉  in that Expedition made into Flanders: and in 17 E. 3. upon another into France, was charged 
e 〈…〉  with six Men at Arms.  
And having so married the same Isabeli (as before is observed) upon proof 
f 〈…〉  of her Age in 21 E. 3. had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of that Purparty of those Lands which by Inheritance descended to her; viz. the Manor of Elyng●am, in Com. Somerset. Little-Berkbamsted, in Com. Hertf. Sadyngton, in Com. Leic. also of certain Lands in Com. Berks. and of an yearly Rent issuing out of the moiety of the Manor of Herdyngwyk, in Com. Buck.  
And in 23 E. 3. upon 
h 〈…〉  the death of Margaret the Wife of Nicholas de Moels, he had Livery 
i 〈…〉 , in Right of the before-specified Isabella his Wife, her Cousin and Heir, of the Manor of North- Cadbury, in Com. Somerset. Langeford, Duppeford, and Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon. which the the said Margaret, during her Life, had held of her Inheritance. This William died 
k 〈…〉  upon the Feast-day of St. Mary Magdalen, in 23 E. 3. being seized 
l 〈…〉  in Right of the same Isabella his Wife, of the Manors of Duppeford, and Hundred of Stan●urgh, in Com. Devon. 
William.  leaving William his Son 
m 〈…〉  and H●ir xii years of age. Which William in 33 E. 3. making proof 
n 〈…〉  of his Age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
o 〈…〉  of his Lands. And the same year, being 
p 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine, was 
q 〈…〉  of the Retinue of Sir Guy de Bri●n.  
In 48 E. 3. this William having married 
r 〈…〉  Elizabeth Daughter 
s 〈…〉  of Sir Ralph D'aubenie Knight, and Catherine his Wife, Sister 
t 〈…〉  of Thomas de Thwenge, as also Cousin 
u 〈…〉  and Heir of the said Thomas; doing his Homage, had Livery 
x 〈…〉  of the purparty of the Lands of the same Thomas; viz. of the Manor of Lund upon the woulds, in Com. Ebor. with certain other Lands in Glaphowe, and Skelton, in Clybeland, in the same County. And in 4 K. 2. was 
y 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Portugal, in Aid 
z 〈…〉  of that King, against the King of Spain; being of the Retinue 
a 〈…〉  with Edmund Earl of Cambridge: In which Service he continued 
b 〈…〉  till 6 R. 2.  
In 8 R. 2. he entailed 
c 〈…〉  his Manors of Berkhamstede, in Com. Hertf. North-Cadbury, and the third part of the Manor of Kynemerydon, in Com. Somerset. and Duppe●ord, with the Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon. upon himself, and Elizabeth his Wife; with Remainder to William his Son, and the Heirs-male of his Body; and so, for want of Issue-male, in like sort, to Thomas, Ralph, and john, his younger Sons, successively.  
Moreover, in 14 R. 2. he had Licence 
d 〈…〉  to take Shipping at Dovor, to go on Pilgrimage towards Rome, or jerusalem, with five Servants, six Horses, and all their Accoutrements, to perform the Vow which he had formerly made for his Soul's health.  
And having been summoned 
o 〈…〉  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 42 E. 3. till 15 R. 2. inclusive, he departed 
f 〈…〉  this Life on Thursday the Feast of St. L●urence, the next ensuing year (viz. 15 R. 2.) being then seized 
g 〈…〉  of the Manors of Codyford-Farleghe, Penhele, Welthenale, Botreaux-Castle, Bo●ylet, T●eneth●m, Lanantan, B●swigy, T●warnayl, Crakamton, Frewathenant, and Tr●verys, in Com. Cornub. of the Manors of Mallande, Stokkeleghe-English, Wythrigg, Langeford, Codc●y, 〈◊〉, and Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon. of the Manor of Hurdwike, in Com. Buck. 〈◊〉- parva in Com. Hertf. Upton- Mules, in Com. Berks. E●ingham, called Moels, in Com. Suthampt. Walton, North-Cadbury, and the third part of the Manor of Kinnersdon, in Com. Somerset. leaving Issue by Elizabeth 
† Esc. 13 H. 4. n. 〈◊〉.  his Wife, Daughter and Heir of john de St. Lo, 
William.  William his Son and Heir, xxiii years of age. Which William doing 
h Ro●. Fin. 17 R. 2. m. 12.  his Homage, had shortly after Livery 
i Ro●. Fin. 17 R. 2. m. 12.  of his Lands: but died 
k Esc. 18 R. 2. n. ... Wilts.  25 Maii, the same year, being seized 
l Esc. 18 R. 2. n. ... Wilts.  of the Manor of Harden-Huwishe, in Com. Wiltes E●ingham,. called Moeles, in Com. Suthampt. Clyfton, juxta Bristol, in Com. Glouc. of the Castle of Cadbury, and two parts of the Manor of Stoke-English, in Com. Devon, and of the Manors of Trewathenant, Codford-Farlegh, Wothenale, Botre●ux-Castle, Botylet, Trevethowe, Lanantan, Boswythgy, Tywarnayl, Penbeel, and Cr●khampton, in Com. Cornub. leaving William 
William.  his Son and Heir five years of age.  
Which William, in 1 H. 5. had Licence 
m Rot. Franc. 1 H. 5. m. 15.  to travel to the Holy Land, and other Foreign Parts, with his Servants, Horses, and Retinue, for two years: and in 3. H. 5. attended 
n Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 11. & m. 19  that Warlike King, in his Expedition then made into France: So likewise in 
o Rot. F●anc. 4 H. 5. m. 25.  4 H. 5. being then retained 
p Ex autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture.  
In this fourth year of King Henry the Fifth, Elizabeth the Grandmother of this William (Daughter of Sir Ralph D'aubenie, as hath been already observed) founded 
q Pat. 4 H. 5. P. 1. m. 1.  a Chantry in the Parish-Church of Cadbury, in Com. Somerset. (by her new built) of five Priests; whereof one to be the Rector, and to have the Cure of Souls there; and four Clerks, to pray for the good Estate of King Henry the Fifth, during this Life, as also for the good Estate of her the said Elizabeth, and of Sir William Botreaux the younger, Knight; and afterwards for the health of all their Souls: and died 
r Esc. 12 H. 6. n. 24.  in 11 H. 6. upon Friday next preceding the Feast of St. Petronill the Virgin, being then seized 
s Esc. 12 H. 6. n. 24.  of the moiety of the Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Buck. of the third part of the Manor of Upton- Moels, in Com. Berks. of the Manor of North-Cadbury, and third part of the Manors of Kinmersdon, and Balbyngton, in Com. Somerset. of the third part of the Manor of 〈◊〉- Moles, in Com. Suthampt. of the Manors of Mulland, Duppesord, and Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon. and of the Manors of Penhele, Crakamton, and Seynt-Wynowe, in Com. Cornub. leaving 
t Esc. 12 H. 6. n. 24.  the before-specified Sir William de Botreaux Knight, her Cousin and next H●ir; viz. Son of William, Son of William, her late Husband, xl years of age.  
Which William having in 7 H. 5. been again 
u Ex 〈◊〉 penès Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King, by Indenture, with two Knights, Cxxvii Men at Arms, and CClx Archers, from the last day of April, to the first day of November: and having in 12 H. 6. upon 
x 〈…〉  the death of the before-specified Elizabeth, his Grandmother performed his Homage, had Livery 
y 〈…〉  of all those Lands whereof she so died seized.  
In 37 H. 6. by his Deed 
* ●x 〈◊〉 penès I heoph. Co. Hunt.  bearing date 23 Sept. he gave to the Prior and Covent of bath, in Com. Somerset. his Manor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Somerset. with c●●tain Lands in Camelerton, in that County; to the end they should cause a Mass to be celebrated daily, for the good Estate of King Henry the Sixth, Queen Margaret his Wife, Edward then Prince of Wales; as also, for the good Estate of him the said William, and Margaret, at that time his Wife: and after this Life, for the health of their Souls. Likewise, every Sunday in the year, for a Mass de Sancta Trinitate; on Monday, for a Mass de Sanctis Angelis; on Tuesday, for the like de Omnibus Santis; on Wednesday, the like de S. Mariâ Magdalena; on Thursday, the like de S. Petro & Paulo Apostolis; on Friday, the like de Epiphania Domini; and on Saturday, the like Mass de S. Maria. Likewise, That three days before Easter (when Mass shall not be said) for the distribution of sixpence to the Poor of bath in Bread, so that each poor Man might have the value of a Farthing. And that each Priest, Monk, or Secular, saying Mass Weekly, should toll a Bell in that Monastery, thrice, and it to be called Botreaux-Bell; and at the Introite of the Mass, say, with a loud voice, Ye shall pray for the good Estate of our Sovereign Lord the King, Henry the six; and of our Sovereign Lady the Queen; and of Prince Edward; and of William Lord Botreaux, and Margaret his Wife, while they liven; and for their Souls, after they be departed out of this World; and for the Soul of Elizabeth, late the Wife of the said William Lord Botreaux; and for his Fader's Soul, and his Modyrs' Soul, and his Grandfaders' Soul, and his Grandams; and for all the Souls which the said Lord will assign him to pray for in writing; and for all his Ancestors Souls, and all Christian Souls, Pater noster thrice, and Ave Maria, with this Psalm, De profundis clamavi, etc. with a low Voice. And that the Priest saying such Mass, shall daily receive two d. and the Covent of that Monastery to receive from the Prior, for the Obits of the said Lord, and Elizabeth his late Wife, to be performed in Albis, before the Altar of the Holy Trinity, xl s. to be equally divided amongst them. Likewise, That there should be distributed to the same Covent xxvii s. for three other Obits; viz. on the xxv of May for the Obits of William Botreaux, Father of the said Lord; on the fourth of September, of Elizabeth Mother of the said Lord; on the third of January, of Margaret St. Lo, Grandmother to the said Lord, by his Mother: and xx s. yearly to the Sacrist, for providing Bread and Wine, and all other things necessary, for the said Masses and Obits.  
Upon his going into France with King Henry, in that great Expedition made thither in the third year of his Reign (as above is expressed) he declared his Testament 
† Ex vet. exempl. penès Theoph. Co. Hunt.  upon the twentieth of July; whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Cadbury, and gave to Elizabeth his Wife, all the Utensils, Ornaments, and Furniture of his Hall, Chambers, Kitchen, Pantry, and Buttery, excepting the Drinking-cups, Basins and Ewers, and other Vessel of Gold and Silver. To his two Daughters he bequeathed a thousand Pounds in Money, to be equally shared betwixt them, for their Marriage-Portions, in case he should have any Heir-male at the time of such their Marriages: but, if they should happen to be his Heirs, That then the said Sum of a thousand Pounds should be distributed by his Executors to the poor and needy, and to buy Books and Vestments for such Parish-Churches of his Patronage as might need them, and for the succour of his poor Tenants in his own Lordships. Appointing, That three Priests should celebrate Divine Service, for his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors, in the said Church of Cadbury, until a certain College should be there founded, according to his direction, by a Writing Indented, and that they should each of them have ten Marks yearly.  
To the Friars Augustine's, at Bristol●, he bequeathed there xl s. To the Carmelites there, xl s. To the Gray-Friers there, xl s. To the Friers-Preachers there xl s. To the Carmelites at Marleburgh, xl s. To the Freres at Salisbury, xl s. To the Friars at Yveicestre, xl s. and to the Friars at Bridgwater, xl s. to pray for the Souls beforementioned. To the Prioress and Nuns at M●nchenburgh, xx Marks: To the Carthusians at 〈◊〉 xl s. To the Carthusians at Wytham, xl s. To every House of Friers-Mendicants in Exeter, xl s. and to the Friars at Bodmyn, xl s. to pray as aforesaid. Likewise, to Priests and Poor People, at the solemnising of his Obits, C l. Appointing also, That upon every Wednesday and Friday, for the space of ten years after his death, two thillings should be distributed to xxiv Poor People, equally to be divided amongst them. And lastly, bequeathed to the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife, a Basin and Ewer of Silver, five Goblets newly made, a Drinking-cup of Gold, made in the form of a Rose; as also a Suit of Vestments for the Altar, adorned with Peacock's Feathers and Velvet.  
And having been summoned 
z 〈…〉  to Parliament from 11 H. 6. until 38 H. 6. departed 
a 〈…〉  this Life in 2 E. 4. being then seized 
b 〈…〉  of the Manor of Mayden-Winterbourn, in Com. Wiltes. R●keford- Moles, alias Eingham, Little- Burgate, and Flexland, with the Hamlet of Solerton; as also of the Manors of Bensted, Fryth, Wyke, Penyton, and Bodenham in Com. Suthampt. of the Manors of Crakampton, Trewathenant, Tremorbell, Botreaur-Castle, Worthvale, Penhels, Treveries, Botilete, Newlond, Keligorik, Bodehallek, Trewynehilek, Seynt-Wynnowe, Codford-Farley, Bosewikhigy, Lanant, Tywarnayll, Trenethew, and B●tlete, in Com. Cornub. of the Manors of Botreaux- Stoklegh-English, Cadbury-Castell, Langford, Dupford,, and the Hundred of Stanburgh, in Com. Devon. Mayden-Newton, in Com. Dorset. Upton- Moels, in Com. Berks. and of the Manors of Alre, North-Cadbury, P●blewe, W●lwade, Penseforde, Newton- St. Lo, Walton, L●kington, Shepeham, Cry●●t- Thomas, and Hundred of 〈◊〉, in Com. Somerset. leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
* 〈…〉  of john Lord Beaumond. Margaret 
c 〈…〉  his Daughter and Heir, Wife 
d 〈…〉  of Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, eldest Son to Sir Walter Hungerford Knight.  
Which Margaret died 
e 〈…〉  in 17 E. 4. and was buried 
f 〈…〉  in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury, in a Chapel of her said Husband's Foundation, under a high Tomb in the midst thereof.   

Humet.  
IN 19 Steph. Richard de Humet 
Richard.  (amongst other of the Nobles) was one 
a 〈…〉  of the Witnesses to that Accord then made betwixt King Stephen, and Henry Duke of 〈◊〉, touching the Succession of the Crown. And in 2 H. 2. being 
b 〈…〉  then Constable of 〈◊〉, in consideration of his Services, obtained from that King a Grant 
c 〈…〉  〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lordship of 〈◊〉 in Com. Linc. with all its Appurtenances (both of the Castle and Burrough) excepting the Services of the Abbot of Peterborough, and of William Lanvalei. He likewise 
d 〈…〉  had, by the Gift of that King, at the same time▪ the Lordships of Ketene (in Com. Rotel.) and Du●inton, in Com. Northampt. as also Risenberge, and Siringheham, (in Com. Buck.) which were of the Fee of Walter Giffard, late Earl of Buckingh●●. As also of the 
e 〈…〉  Lordship of Meise, and Ha●● of Luten●ire, both lying in Nor●andy.  
In Anno 1163. (9 H. 2.) this Richard, getting 
f 〈…〉  together the Barons of Normandy and Britanny in the Month of August, took the Castle of Combort, in Britamy, on the behalf of King Henry the Second; which Castle Ralph de Fu●gers possessed 
h 〈…〉 , after the death of john de Dol.  
Moreover, in Anno 1174. (21 H. 2.) he was 
i 〈…〉  one of the Witnesses to that Instrument made betwixt King Henry the Second, and William King of Scotland; whereby that King acknowledged Subjection to King Henry, and accordingly did Homage 
k 〈…〉  to him for ●ha● Realm.  
This Richard bestowed 
l 〈…〉  on the Nuns of St. Michael, at Stanford, the Church of St. Andrew, in Stanford: As also an yearly Rent 
m 〈…〉  of ten Marks, payable out of his Lordship of Stanford. Furthermore, with Bertram de Verdon, he gave 
n 〈…〉  to the Hospital of St. john, in Stanford, the Land whereon their Church and Church-yard were placed.  
And having married 
o 〈…〉  M●ud, one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Maud de la Hay, left Issue 
p 〈…〉  William de Humet, his Son and Heir. To which William, 
William  King Henry the Second confirmed 
q 〈…〉  that Office of Constable of Normandy, which Richard his Father enjoyed, to hold in Fee: And confirmed unto him those Grants which he had made to Richard his Father, of the Inheritance of the Lordships of Stanford, Ketene, Dudinton, and Siringham; as also of Waddon and Winchendon, in Com. Norff. Likewise 
r 〈…〉  that Grant of the Lordship of Meisy and Hay of 〈◊〉, with the Land of Appogbard, in Normandy, and Increment which he himself had added thereto. And in 1 joh. gave 
f 〈…〉  CC l. to be paid in England, for Licence to marry his Niece to the Earl of Chester.  
It is reported 
t 〈…〉  of this William, That King john made him Justice of England; and that he advised the King to go into Normandy: but, that when he came thither, the Country rose against him, insomuch as he was vanquished, and taken: Also, That when he heard that the King was returned into England, he fled.  
Of his Issue, all I have seem, is, That he had a Daughter 
u 〈…〉  called Agnes, married 
x 〈…〉  to Baldwin de Wake; unto whom King john, in 8 of his Reign, granted 
y 〈…〉  that she should hold the Lordship of Wichendon of him, in Capite, which William her Father gave her in Marriage: And, That this Agnes, with the consent 
z 〈…〉  of Baldwin Wake her Son and Heir, gave 
a 〈…〉  to the Canons of Nutley, in Com. Buck. for the health of the Soul of Baldwin her Husband, a certain Message in Wichendon.  
¶ Of this Family also was john 
john.  de Humet, who, in 7 joh. gave 
b 〈…〉  C l. and one Palfrey, to the King, to have Livery of his Lands in England, which had been seized on with the Lands of the Normans. This john, with the consent 
c 〈…〉  of Hawyse his Wife, for 
d 〈…〉  the health of the Soul of jordan his Father, confirmed 
e 〈…〉  to the Canons of Nutley those Grants which Earl Walter Gifford had made to them of the Church of Syringeham. But farther I cannot say of him, than that having been 
f 〈…〉  in Arms against King john, his Lands in Com. Leic. were thereupon given 
g 〈…〉  to Richard de Grey, who took to Wife 
h 〈…〉  Lucia his Daughter.   

Biset.  
THe first mention I find of this Name, is in 19 Steph. Manser Biset 
Manser.  being 
a Jorevall. 1039. n. 60.  one of the Witnesses to that Accord then made betwixt that King, and Henry Duke of Normandy, touching the Succession of the same Henry to the Crown of this Realm. After which, being Sewer 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 4 b. l 55.  to that King, he founded 
c Ibid. 156 b. n. 20. & 408 b. n. 10. & n. 30.  an Hospital at Mayden-Bradley, in Com. Wiltes. for Leprous Women, and Secular Priests; giving that Lordship, with the Churches of Kidermister, and Rokeburne, thereto.  
To whom succeeded 
d Ibid. 409 ●. n. 60. & 409 b.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir. Which Henry ratified 
e Ibid. 409 ●. n. 60. & 409 b.  the Agreement made betwixt the Canons of Brummore, and the Lepers and Brethren of Mayden-Bradley, touching the Church of Rokeburne. And for the health of the Soul of Manser his Father, Alice his Mother, and Isoud his Wife, gave 
f Ibid.  to the Canons of Nutley, in Com. Buck. the Church of Bradley. Which Henry died 
g Regist. de 〈◊〉  without Issue, as it seems: for it appears 
h Regist. de 〈◊〉 , that another Henry, 
Henry.  his Nephew, became his Heir; and in 1 joh. gave 
i Oblatae 1 Joh. m. 23.  to the King five hudred Marks for Livery of the Lordship of Kider●ister, in Com Wigorn. and Sand●urst.  
To whom succeeded john Biset, 
john.  Brother 
k Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  and Heir of William Biset. Which john paying 
l Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands; and in 22 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
n Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 18.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Kidermister; and a Fair yearly, for two Days, viz. on the Eve and Day of St. Bartholomew.  
This john being 
o M. Paris. 550. n. 30.  Chief Forester of England, was 
p M. Paris. 550. n. 30.  in that great Tournament held at Northampton in the xv me of Easter, Anno 1241. (25 H. 3.) occasioned 
q M. Paris. 550. n. 30.  by Peter de Savoy Earl of Richmund, against Earl Roger Bigod. After which, ere long, viz. within 
r Ibid. n. 50.  the Octaves of the Blessed Virgin's Assumption, he departed 
s Ibid. n. 50.  this Life, leaving Issue 
t Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 7.  three Daughters, his Heirs; viz. 
u Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 7.  Margaret the Wife of Richard de Rivers, Ela, and Isabella; Alice his Wife (one of the Daughters 
† Rot. Pip. 21 H. 3. Oxon.  and Heirs of Thomas Basset of Hedendon) surviving; who had for her Dowry and Assignation 
x Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Manors of Shamelhurst, and Burgate, with the Hundred of Burgate, in Com. Suthampt. as also of the Manor of Wygewald, in Com. Glouc.   

Columbers.  
IN 2 H. 2. Philip de Columbers 
Philip.  paid 
a Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Somerset.  iv l. upon the Collection of that Tax then called Danegelt. After which, viz. in 12 H. 2. upon 
b Lib. rub. sub tit. Somers.  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, (amongst other of the Barons) he certified 
c Lib. rub. sub tit. Somers.  his Knight's Fees, de veteri Feoffamento, to be ten, and de novo, one: for all which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
d Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Somers.  vi l. xiii s. iv d. And in 22 H. 2. answered 
e Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Hants. , upon the Sheriff's account, xx Marks, for Trespasses in the King's Forest. But after this, ere long, he died; for in 33 H. ●. upon 
f Rot. Pip. 33 H 2. Dors. Somers.  Collection of the Scutage due from those Barons who were not in that Expedition of Galweye, Maude de Cand●s, his Widow 
g Rot. Pip. 13 J. H. Dors. Somers.  paid ten Pounds for those Knight's Fees which belonged to him.  
This Philip 
h Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Be●●.  left Issue three Sons, 
Philip.  viz. Philip, William, and Henry; which Henry had a Daughter 
i Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Be●●.  called Georgia; who, with Hugh de Longcamp (her Husband) released 
k Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Be ●●  to Philip and William (Brothers of Henry her Father) all their Right and Title in the Manor of Sagnei in England, and in that of Dudevill in Normandy. But this last-mentioned Philip (viz. Son of the first Philip) died in 18 joh. Whereupon the King granted 
l Claus. 18 Joh. m. 9  the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, with the Custody of all his Lands in Com. Somerset. to Roger de Hodeng: The Name of which Heir was also Philip. 
Philip.  Who in 7 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, had 
m Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  Scutage of all his Tenants by Military Service, in the Counties of Devon, Kent, Somerset, Suffolk, and Hereford; he being at that time in the King's Army there: and in 9 H. 3. impleaded 
n Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  Maurice de Gant for certain Lands in Stokland, in Com. Somerset. Moreover, in 26 H. 3. he was 
o Rot. Vascon. 26 H. 3. in. dorso, m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine: and in 32 H. 3. obtained Licence 
p Claus. ●2 H. 3. m. 10.  to make a Park at his Manor of Staway, in Com. Somerset. as also to have Free-warren there, and in all other his Lands and Lordships of Honibere, and Wollaveron, in that County; Postlinges, in Kent; Boteford, in Com. Suff., and Stages, in Com. Berks. Furthermore, he gave 
q Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 24● b.  to the Canons of St. Radegunde, at Bradsole, in Kent, the Church of Postlinges, in that County.  
In 38 H. 3. Philip the Son of this Philip being 
r Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made by the King into Gascoine, (where he received 
s Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 7.  the Honour of Knighthood) the King for 
t Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 7.  that respect remitted 
u Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m. 7.  to Philip his Father a Debt of xx l. due by him by reason of his Service there. But in 41 H. 1. Philip the Father departed 
x Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 4. & m. 3.  this Life, being then seized 
† Esc. 46 H. 3. n. 12.  of the Manor of Stawey, in Com. Somerset. which he held with Puryton, and Huntwith, and other Lands in divers Counties, belonging to the said Manor of Stawey, which was the Head of his Barony, by the Service of two Knights Fees; leaving Philip his Son and Heir xxxii years of age: 
Philip.  Who thereupon paying 
y Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 4. & m. 3.  C l. for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 4. & m. 3.  of all his Lands, excepting the Manor of Postling, which was afterwards assigned 
a Cla●s. 46 H. 〈◊〉  to Egeline his Mother, Daughter 
* Esc. 46 H. 3. n. 12.  of Robert de Courtney, for her Dowry.  
This last-mentioned Philip died 
† Esc. 5 E. 1. n. 5.  in 5 E. 1. leaving john his Brother and Heir xxviii years of age. Which john 
john.  then doing 
b Rot. Fin. 5 E. 1. m. 16.  his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 5 E. 1. m. 16.  of his Lands, paying C l. for his Relief 
d Rot. Fin. 5 E. 1. m. 16.  of all those Lands which he held by Barony.  
Which john, in. 10 E. 1. was 
e Rot. de 〈◊〉. Wa●l. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales. And in 22 E. 1. upon 
f Rot. Vasc. 21 E. 1. m. 8  that Exigency wherein the King then stood, by reason of those Hostilities from the French, had 
g Rot. Vasc. 21 E. 1. m. 8  Summons, amongst other great Men, to attend him for his Advice: and shortly after that, received Command 
h Ibid. m. 11.  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, to go with him into Gascoine. But being there, he revolted 
i Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. m. 7.  to the King of France: Whereupon all his Lands were seized 
k Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. m. 7.  Nevertheless, (making his Peace afterwards) in 32 E. 1. he was 
l Rot. Scoc E. 1. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland. And the same year obtained the King's Charter 
| Cart▪ 2 E. ●. n. 19  for a Market every Week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Stawey, in Com. Somerset. as also a Fair yearly, on the Eve and Day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin; with Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Stawey, Stokelonde, and Fidington, in that County. Moreover, in 34 E. 1. he was 
m Rot. 〈◊〉. 34 E. 1. 〈◊〉  again in the Scottish Wars. And having taken to Wife 
† Rot. 〈◊〉 3 E. 2. m. 10.  Alice one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Stephen de Pencester, departed 
* 〈…〉  this Life before the end of that year, leaving Philip his Son and Heir xxiv years of age. Which Philip, in 13 E. 3. was associated 
n 〈…〉  with Hugh de Courtney Earl of Devon. in guarding the Coasts of Han●shire. He had likewise Summons 
o 〈…〉  to Parliament, from 8 E. 2. till 15 E. 3. inclusive. And, having married 
p 〈…〉  Alianore one of the Sisters and Heirs to William the Son of William Martin, departed 
q 〈…〉  this Life in 16 E. 3. and was buried 
r 〈…〉  in the Priory of Barstable being then seized 
s 〈…〉  of the Manor of 〈◊〉. in Com. Glouc. for the Life of himself, and the said Alianore his Wife; as also of the Manor of Shaw, in the same County: Likewise of the moiety of the Manor of Broghton, in Com. Wiltes. He also held jointly 
t 〈…〉  with her the said Alianore, the Manor of Postling, in Kent; likewise the Manors of Barnstaple, Holne, South- Moulton, with the Hundred; the Manors of Daldes●orthy, and Cumb-Martin, in C●m. Devon. with divers other Lordships, in several Counties, of her Inheritance; leaving Stephen de Columbers, 
Stephen.  Parson of the Church of Shirewell, his Brother 
u 〈…〉  and Heir, xl years of age.  
¶ Of this Family was also Matthew de Columbers; 
Matthew.  who, in I joh. was 
a Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Hant●.  one of the Governors of the Castle of Winchester; and in 22 H. 3. wedded 
b Rot. Pip. 22 H. 3. & 23 H. 3. Hant●.  Maude the Daughter of E●do de Morevill of ... in Com. Suthampt. This Matthew obtained a special Charter 
c 〈…〉  from King Henry the Third, for the exempting himself, his Heirs, and all his Tenants of his Manor of Chissebiri (which is within the Precincts of the Forest of Savernak) as also of his Manor of Tiderlore, with its Members of Lokerlore, Holburie, and Bokeholt; that they should not be liable to the expeditating of their Dogs: And in 44 H. 3. was constituted Governor 
d ●at. 44 H. 3. ●. 10.  of the Castle of Salisbury.  
But adhering to the Rebellious Barons, he had such respect from them, as that, after they had taken the King Prisoner in the Barrel of Lewes, upon 
e Pat. 49 H.  the 21 of April, 49 H. 3. they made 
f ●3. m. 18.  him Governor of Rokingham-Castle, in Com. Northampt. and Warden of all the Forests South of ●rent. Howbeit, after this (having made his Peace, by virtue of the Dictum de Re●ilworth) in 53 H. 3. he was 
g Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 12.  one of the Justices-Itinerant in the Counties of Rutl. Surrey, Suthampt. Dorset, Somerset, and Gloucester: and died 
h Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 57  in I. E. I. being then seized 
i Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 57  of the Manor of Thunderley, with its Appurtenances, in Com. Suthampt. and one Knights Fee in Enham, and Crakeston; leaving Michael 
k Michael  his Brother and Heir Lx years of age.  
Of which Michael I find, That in 9 joh. he gave 
l Rot. Fin. 9 〈◊〉 m. 7.  to the King CC Marks, for Licence to marry the Daughter of Elias Cro●, and to have the Office of Forester in Fee, after the death of the same Elias, of whose Inheritance it was: ●at he departed 
m Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 11.  this Life in 19 H. 3. Whereupon Avicen his Widow, Daughter and Heir to the before-specified Elias Cor●, doing her Homage 
n Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 11.  for the Bailiwick of the Forest of Cette, had Livery 
o Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 11.  thereof.   

Lanvallei.  
ABout the beginning of King Henry the Second time, William de Lanvalei 
William.  possessed 
a 〈…〉  certain Lands in Essex. Which William, in. 10 H. 2. was one of the W●tnesse● 
b 〈…〉  to that Recognition then made by that King, touching the People's Rights and Liberties.  
In King Richard the First's time, the Lands and Goods of this William were seized 
c 〈…〉  into the King's Hands; for the Restitution whereof, and regaining his Favour, he give 
d 〈…〉  a Fine of C Marks. In 2 joh. he gave 
e 〈…〉  the King CC Marks for the Custody of Colchester-Chastle, and Wardenship of the Forest of Essex, to Chelmes●ord. Bridg, which he formerly held 
f 〈…〉 , in the time of King Richard the First: And died in 12 joh. as it seems; for than did hawyse de Lanvallei (his Widow) give ● CC Marks for his Lands.  
To this William 
William.  succeeded another William (his Son and Heir, I presume.) Which William married 
h 〈…〉  the Daughter of Alan Basset, as it seems: for, in 14 joh. it appears 
i 〈…〉 , that Alan Basset gave to the King C Marks, and an excellent Palfrey, that the Heir of William de Lanvallei might take his Daughter to Wife; and that he might be discharged of his Relief, doing his Homage.  
This last-mentioned William was made Governor 
k 〈…〉  of Colchester-Castle in 17 joh. but the same year, adhering to the Rebellious Barons of that time, became one of the most active 
l 〈…〉  Persons amongst them, being by them constituted 
m 〈…〉  one of the xxv by whom the Realm should be Governed; and being likewise a Party 
n 〈…〉  to those Covenants betwixt the King and them, whereby, through the King's Distresses, the Regal Power was settled in their Hands.  
But upon that general Composure, in I H. 3. he made 
o 〈…〉  his Peace: After which, I have not seen any farther of him, than that he had Issue one sole Daughter and Heit called 
p 〈…〉  Hawyse, whose Wardship 
q 〈…〉  Hubert de Ru●gh (Earl of Kent, and Justice of England obtained, and married 
r 〈…〉  her to john de Burgh, his Son and Heir. Which john had Issue 
s 〈…〉  by her, john his Son and Heir; who, in 3 E. I. had Livery 
t 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance, viz. the Manors of Kingstane, 〈◊〉, Waukre, Hallingbury, and 〈◊〉. Which Hawyse departing 
x 〈…〉  this Life in Anno 1249. (33 H. 3.) was buried) in the Chapterhouse at Colchester, with her Parents.   

Walter.  
IN 3 H. 2. upon the Sheriff's Account 
a 〈…〉  for Nor●●. and Su●●. mention is made of Hubert 
Hubert.  Walter, in those Shires. To whom succeeded Hervey 
Hervey.  Walter; who, for 
b 〈…〉  the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Maud his Wife, Daughter 
c 〈…〉  of Theobald de Valoines; as also for 
d 〈…〉  the Souls of Ranulph de Glanvill, and Berta his Wife, gave 
e 〈…〉  all his Lands in 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉, to the Canons of Bu●ley, in Com. Suff. Which Place of Butley was given 
f 〈…〉  to the said 〈◊〉, in Frankmarriage with the same Berta, by the before-specified Theobald de Valoines her Father.  
This Hervey Walter had Issue 
g 〈…〉  five Sons; viz. Hubert, Theobald, Walter, Roger, and Hamon. Of which, Hubert became Archbishop of Canterbury, and Theobald 
Theobald.  a Person of great Note in his time. 
〈…〉  For having obtained from King Richard the First a Grant 
h 〈…〉  in Fee of the Lordship of Preston, in Com. Lanc. commonly called Preston in Amundernesse, with the whole Wapentake and Forest of Amundernesse, to hold by three Knights Fees: Which Grant bears date 22 Apr. in the first year of that King's Reign (being the Friday next ensuing his Coronation) through the Interest 
i 〈…〉  of Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury (his Brother) he redeemed 
k 〈…〉  those his Lands which William de Braose did possess, for the Sum of CCC Marks.  
In 6 R. 1. this Theobald, having such large Possessions in Lancashire, was made Sheriff 
l 〈…〉  of that County; in which Office he continued 
m 〈…〉  till 1 joh. inclusive: and before the end of King Richard's Reign, founded 
n 〈…〉  an Abbey at Cokersand (within the Precincts of Amundernesse) for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine's Order, for the health of the Souls of King Henry the Second, Richard the First, john Earl of Morton, Ranulph de Glanvill (his dear Friend) and Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, his Brother, as also for the Soul of Hervey his Father, and Maud his Mother.  
And being Butler 
o 〈…〉  of Ireland, by his Office; for the health of all the Souls abovementioned, he founded 
p 〈…〉  the Monastery of Arkelo in that Realm, which afterwards became a Cell 
q 〈…〉  to furnace, in Com. Lan●. He likewise founded 
r 〈…〉  the Abbey of 〈◊〉, in Lymerick; as also that 
s 〈…〉  at Renath, in Tiperarie.  
In 5 joh. he gave 
t 〈…〉  two Palfreys, for Licence to go into 〈◊〉. And, having married 
u 〈…〉  Maud the Daughter of Robert Vavasour, with whom he had the Manors of E●lington, and Newbourgh, with the Lands of Boulton, in Frankmarriage, he departed 
x 〈…〉  this Life in 9 joh.  
Whereupon Robert Vavasour (Father of the said Maud) gave 
y 〈…〉  to the King a Fine of Twelve hundred Marks, and two Palfreys, for the benefit of her Marriage and Dowry, together with all the Freehold of Theobald Walter her late Husband, lying in England, and Ireland, excepting 
z 〈…〉  Amunderness, with her Thirds therein, and in Aleton. Which Maud afterwards married 
a 〈…〉  to Fulke Fitz-Warine, who, in 17 joh. had Livery 
b 〈…〉  of her Dowry in 〈◊〉.  
This Theobald had Issue 
c Pat. 4 H 3. m. 5.  Theobald; and a Daughter called 
d Pat. 4 H 3. m. 5.  Maud, whose Tuition King john committed 
e Pat. 4 H 3. m. 5.  to Gilbert Fitz-Reinfrid, Baron of Kendal.  
From which Theobald (who assumed the Surname of Boteler, by reason of the Office of Boteler of Ireland, which he enjoyed) the Noble Family of the Botelers of that Realm (afterwards Earls of Ormund) are lineally descended.   

Courtney.  
IN the time of King Henry the Second, Reginald 
Reginald.  the Son 
a M nast. Ang Vol. 1. 786 a. n. 60.  of Florus, a younger 
b M nast. Ang Vol. 1. 786 a. n. 60.  Son to Lewes le Grosse, King of France, assuming 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Name of Courtney from his Mother (who was an Heir● female of that Family) came into England; and taking to Wife 
d Monast. Ang. ut supra, n. 50.  Hawse the sole Daughter and Heir of Robert de Abrincis, and of Maude Baroness of 〈◊〉 (her Mother) Hereditary Sheriffess of Devo●sh. settled himself there, upon her Inheritance. Touching the Parentage of which Maude, in regard she was so great an Heir, I may not omit to observe, That she was the only 
e 〈…〉  Child of Ra●dulph Avenel, by Adelice his Wife, sole 
f 〈…〉  Daughter and Heir to Adelice Daughter 
g 〈…〉  of Faldwin de Bri●niis, a Noble Norman Knight, by 
h 〈…〉  Albreda his Wife, Niece to King William the Conqueror. Which last-mentioned Adelice was also Sister 
i 〈…〉  and Heir to Richard her Brother, on whom King William, after his Victory over King Harold, bestowed 
k 〈…〉  the Honour of Okehampton as also 
l 〈…〉  the Castle of Exeter and Sheriffalty of Devonshire; and thereupon called 
m 〈…〉  Ricardus Vicecomes. This is that Richard who began the Foundation 
n 〈…〉  of an Abbey for Cistercian-Monks at Brightley within his Honour of Okehampton, in the first year of King Stephen's Reign; and dying 
o 〈…〉  without Issue, was there Interred 
p 〈…〉 : Which Monks being soon after translated to Ford removed 
q 〈…〉  his Bones thither.  
But I return to Maude Daughter of Randolph Avenel, and Adeliza, who brought this great Inheritance, as hath been observed.  
This Maude had two Husbands; first, Robert 
r Ibid. 786 ● n. 20.  de Abrincis, by whom she had Issue a sole Daughter and Heir, called 
s Ibid. n. 10.  Hawise: and secondly, Robert 
t Ibid. n. 〈◊〉  Natural Son to King Henry the First, who begot 
u Ibid. n. 20  on her another sole Daughter, called Maude.  
Which Daughters, by each Husband, being great Heirs, and in Minority at their respective Father's Deaths, were by King Henry the Second committed 
* Ibid. n. 40.  to the Custody of this Reginald de Courtney. He therefore discerning the advantage he had by thus being their Guardian, took Hawyse (the elder) for his own 
x Ibid. n. 50.  Wife; and matched Maude (the younger) to 
y Ibid. n. 50.  William de Courtney his own Son 
z Ibid. n. 50.  by a former Wife. All which the Descent herewith drawn, will more compendiously demonstrate.  
I now come to speak of what I have observed farther memorable of this Reginald de Courtney.  
In 14 H. 2. having obtained the Wardship of Walter de Bulbec, he accounted 
a Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. ●uck.  vi l. xiii s. iv d. for the Knight's Fees of his Inheritance: And, in 21 H. 2. was one of the Witnesses 
b Jorevall. coll. 1107. 13.  to that Agreement made betwixt King Henry the Second, and Roderic King of Connach (in Ireland) as to the Conditions whereupon Roderic should hold that Dominion of Connach from King Henry.  
To the Monks of Ford de gave 
c Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 786 b. n. 10.  C Marks in Money; as also 
d Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 786 b. n. 10.  certain Goods and Jewels: And having devoutly commended 
e Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 786 b. n. 10.  himself to their Prayers, departed 
f Ibid. n. 20.  this Life upon the fifth Calends of October, Anno 1194. (4 R. 1.) whereupon he was buried 
g Ibid. n. 20.  on the North-side of the Choir in that Abbey, leaving Hawyse his Wife alive. Which Hawyse, besides other Donations thereunto, gave 
h Ibid. n. 20.  her Land at Hertoyne, for the Maintenance of three Poor People in their Lay-Infirmitory, for ever: And dying 
i Ibid. n. 30.  the Morrow preceding the Calends of August, Anno 1209. (10 joh.) was buried 
k Ibid. n. 30.  on the Southside the Choir beforementioned.  
This Reginald had a Brother 
a Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Be●i.  called Robert de Courtney; whom I suppose to be the same Robert that was Sheriff 
b Rot. 〈…〉  of Cumberland in 5 joh. and married 
c Ex Coll. R. G●. ●.  Alice de Rumeli, the Widow of Gilbert Pipard, third Daughter of William fitz Duncan, as also 
d Ex Coll. R. G●. ●.  one of his Heirs, by Alice the Daughter and Heir of Robert de Rumeli, Lord of Skipton in Cravene with whom he had 
e Ex Coll. R. G●. ●.  Aspatrick, and the Barony of Allerdale, together with the Liberty of 〈◊〉 but no 
f Ex Coll. R. G●. ●.  Issue by her. Which Alice overlived him; and in 11 joh. gave a Fine 
g 〈…〉  to the King of Five hundred Pounds, ten Palfreys, and ten Oxen, for to have 
h 〈…〉  Livery of the Lands of her own Inheritance, in as full a manner as she had enjoyed them before her Marriage with him; and to have 
i 〈…〉  a reasonable Dower assigned her out of the Lands of both those Husbands; as also that she might 
k 〈…〉  not be compelled to marry again.  
But I proceed. To Reginald and Hawise succeeded Robert de Courtney, 
Robert.  their Son and Heir.  
But before I proceed to speak of him, I must not omit to say something of William his elder 
l Ibid 786 a. n. 50.  Brother, born 
m Ibid 786 a. n. 50.  in Normandy; of his Father's first Wife.  
This William was Founder 
n Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 271 a. n. 10.  of the Priory at Wospring, in Somerset shire: and in 9 joh. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Essex. & Hertf.  a fine of CCCC Marks to the King, for Livery of the Lands of Baldwin de Buillers, which were of his Inheritance. When he died, I can give no account; but certain 
f Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 12.  it is, that in 26 H. 3. William de Cantilupe, and Vitalis Engaine, (two Great Men of that Age) made claim to the Lordship of Badmundesfeild, in Suffolk, as Heirs to him. Which Lordship Hilaria Trusbut sometime held in Dower.  
I now return to Robert de Courtney.  
This Robert, in 3 Ric. 1. paid 
g Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Berks.  a Fine to the King of CCC Marks, that he might enjoy the Manor of Sutton, in Berk sh. (now called Sutton- Courtney) in peace: Which Manor King Henry the Second gave 
h Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Berks.  to (Reginald) his Father; saving the Right of the Heirs of William his elder Brother, when they should be of age.  
And as to the Honour of Okehampton, being the Inheritance of Hawyse his Mother, in 7 joh. he gave Five 
i Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 16.  hundred Pounds, and five Palfreys, to have Livery thereof, with the Knight's Fees thereto belonging, which were in number no less than ninety two, and a third part, as appeareth 
k Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Devon. Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  upon levying the Scutage of Ireland, in 12 joh. and that of Wales, in 13 joh.  
But for the Manor of Sutton, which was his Inheritance from his Father (as hath been said) notwithstanding that Fine paid by him for it to King Richard the First, he was constrained in 11 joh. to give 
l Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Berks.  to that King CCCC Marks more, and two great Horses (which Lordship the Record 
† Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Berks.  says was formerly belonging to Robert his Uncle.  
In 13 joh. his Mother Hawyse being then dead, he undertook 
m Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Devon.  to pay Twelve hundred Marks more, that he might receive the Homages for the Honour of Okehampton, then in the King's Hands; and that he might have to Wife (Marry) the Daughter to the Earl of Devonsh. And the next year following, to be acquitted 
n Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 11.  of that Debt, covenanted 
o Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 11.  to serve the King with xx Men at Arms, for the term of one whole year, to commence on the Octaves of St. john Baptist, at his own proper Costs, wheresoever the King should appoint.  
In 16 joh. this Robert was made Governor 
p Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 1.  of the Castle of Brugges (vulg. Bruggenorth) in Com. Salop. And in 17 joh. constituted 
q Pat. 17 Joh. m. 17.  Sheriff of Oxford shire, and Governor of Oxford-Castle.  
In 18 joh. having the City of E●eter in his power, by Right of Descent from Hawyse his Mother; divers of the Barons being then in Arms against the King, he had liberty 
r Pat. 18 Joh. m. 6.  to take in William de Briwere (who had married 
* Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 179 a. n. 50.  his Wife's other Sister) and all his Strength, in 
s Pat. 18 Joh. m. 6.  case he thought his own Forces, with the Aid of the Citizens, should be too weak for the defence thereof.  
In 1 H. 3. he had Livery 
t Pat. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Bailiwick of Devonsh. which Henry Son to Reginald Earl of Cornwall then held. And, notwithstanding the Hereditary Right of Hawyse his Mother, to the Sheriffalty of Devonsh. accepted 
u Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 4.  of the King's Grant thereof in 2 H. 3. Nor did he hold it any longer than till the ninth year of his Reign; the King himself then taking 
† Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Devon.  it into his own hands.  
Which Hawyse died in 4 H. 3. whereupon he had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  of all the Lands of her Inheritance, lying in the Counties of Devon. Dorset. and Somerset: But in 16 H. 3. the King thinking it not 
‖ Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 786 b. n. 40.  safe for himself, that the Castles of England should be out of his own Power, in regard there was then no good accordance betwixt him and divers of the Barons, took also this at Exeter into his Hands, and committed 
y Pat. 16 H. ●. m. 2.  the Custody of it to Peter de Rievaulx, a Person then in no small esteem with him.  
To the Monks of Ford this Robert was 
z Monast. Ang. vol 1. 786 b. n. 50.  ever a Friend; and so much delighted in that Abbey, that he called 
a Monast. Ang. vol 1. 786 b. n. 50.  it The fairest Feather in his Train, glorying much in his Patronage thereof. But more of him I cannot say, than that he died 
b Ibid. 787 ●. n. 20.  at his Manor at Ywerne, in Dorsetsh. upon the seventh Calends of August, Anno MCCXLII. 26 H. 3. and was buried 
c Ibid. n. 30.  with great Funeral-pomp in the Choir at Ford abovementioned, where a stately Tomb, with his Image thereon in Armour, was afterwards erected to his Memory; and on the Circumference thereof, this 
d Ibid. n. 30.  Epitaph: 
Hic jacet ingenui de Courtney gleba Roberti,  
Militis egregii virtutum laude referti;  
Quem genuit strenuus Reginaldus Courtoniensis,  
Qui procer eximius fuerat tunc Devoniensis.  Leaving Issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter 
e Ibid. 787 ●.  and at length sole 
f Ibid. 787 ●.  Heir to William de Revers Earl of Devon. 
john.  john de Courtney his Son and Heir; who, in 27 H. 3. (which was the next year following) paying 
g Rot. Fin. 27 H. ●. m. 8. Rot. Pip. 27 H. ●. Devon.  C Marks for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
* Rot. Fin. 27 H. ●. m. 8. Rot. Pip. 27 H. ●. Devon.  of all his Lands. Which john, in 29 H. 3. upon the Marriage of the King's eldest Daughter, paid 
i Rot. Pip. 29 H. 3. Devon.  Ninety two Pounds fifteen Shillings, to the Aid then levied, for those Ninety two Knights Fees and a third part, of his Grandmothers Inheritance. And in 30 H. 3. gave a Fine 
k Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 4. Rot. Pip. 31 H. 3. Devon.  to the King of Two thousand and five hundred Marks, for the Wardship of the Heirs of john de Nevil, and the Benefit of their Marriages and Lands, till they should be of full age.  
In 37 H. 3. he attended 
l Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 8.  the King into Gascoine: And in 38 H. 3. upon levying the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
m Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Devon.  Two hundred and five Pounds ten Shillings, for those Ninety two Knights Fees and three Parts, belonging to the Honour of Okehampton.  
In 41 H. 3. he had Summons 
n Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 6. in dorso.  (with others) to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of St. Peter, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Wales for the defence of those Parts against the Power of Lewelin ap Griffin, then in Arms there.  
In 42 H. 3. he had the like Command 
o Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 11.  to be at Chester, on Monday next preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, for preventing the Hostile Incursions of the Welsh: And in 43 H. 3. upon levying the Scutage of Wales, answered 
p Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Devon.  for the same number of Knights Fees, as is before expressed.  
In 45 H. 3. he had a Grant 
q Cart. 〈◊〉 H. H. n. 12.  of a market upon the Wednesday every Week, at his Manor of Ywerne- Courtney, in Com. Dorset. and two Fairs yearly, one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Invention of the Holy Cross; and the other, the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Exaltation thereof. And in 46 H. 3. was made 
r Pat. 46 H. ● m. 20.  Constable of the Castle of jotneis, in Com. Devon.  
Touching his Works of Piety, all that I have seen, is, That in 19 H. 3. for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Emme his Wife, and all his Ancestors Souls, he gave 
* Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 556 b. n. 10. & 557 a. n. 10.  to the Knights-Templars all his Lands in East-Hyrst, viz. Lx Acres; and quitted 
† Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 556 b. n. 10. & 557 a. n. 10.  unto them all his Right of Common which he had in their Woods at West-Hyrst.  
It is reported 
s Monast. Agn. 787 b.  of this john, That returning on a time from beyond-Sea, there happened in the night so great a Tempest, that the Mariners expected nothing but Shipwreck: Which discerning, he bade them take Courage, and labour hard one Hour; For then, quoth he, will be the time that my Monks of Ford do rise, by whose devont Prayers we shall be preserved from this Danger: And that one of the Company answered, There could be no hope of help from them, in regard they were at that present all asleep in their Beds. To which, 'tis said, he replied,— Though many of them sleep, I am sure some of them are waking; and being sensible of this hideous Storm, do fervently pray for my Deliverance. And that when the Pilot heard him thus confident, said,— Are we to regard this frivolous Talk, being immediately to perish? this Earl, much astonished, held up his Hands, and said,— O merciful God, vouchsafe to hear those devout Monks who now pray for me, and me with them, and bring us safe to our desired Port. And that upon this Expression the Tempest forthwith ceasing, they were all brought safe to Land.  
Moreover, That after his arrival, calling to mind this extraordinary Deliverance, by the help of their Prayers, he was 
t Ibid. 788 a. n. 10.  a great Benefactor to them: And departing 
u Ibid.  this Life upon the fifth Nones of May, Anno MCCLXXIII. (1 E. 1.) had Burial 
† Ibid.  in the Choir of that Abbey, near his Father's Tomb, before the High Altar; having bequeathed 
x Ibid. n. 20.  thereunto xl l. Sterling, with his Arms, as also the Chariot for carrying of his Corpse, and all other things relating to his Funeral.  
At that time of his death, he was seized 
y Esc. 2 E. 1. n. 17. B●ck.  of certain Lands in Wanendon, in Com. Buck. which he had in Frank marriage with Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
z Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 7●7 a. n. 40.  to john Earl of Oxford. Which Isabella surviving him, was afterwards married to Oliver de Dynham, and buried on the Southside the Choir of the Fryers-Preachers, in Exeter.  
He also died seized 
a Esc. 2 E. 1. ●, supra.  of the Borough of Pepilford, in Com. Devon. of the Manor of Sutton, in Com. Berks. of the Manor of Honi●ton, in Com. Somerset. a Member of the Barony of Okehampton; of the Manor of Crukerne, in the same County (which William de Vernun, Lord of the Isle, gave to Robert de Curtenay, Father of this john, in Frankmarriage with Mary his Daughter:) of the Manor of Wotton, in Com. Somers. of Ywern- Courtney, in Com. Dorset. of the Borough of Okehampton and Manor of Susebyri, in Com. Devon. as also of the Manor of Okehampton, and divers other Lordships, in Devonsh. and elsewhere, appertaining to that Barony; leaving Hugh de Curtenai 
Hugh 1.  his Son 
b Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 19 Rot. Pip. 4 E. 1. Devon.  and Heir: Which Hugh, doing his Fealty, and paying his Relief, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 2 E. ●. m. 19 Rot. Pip. 4 E. 1. Devon.  of his Inheritance in 4 E. 1.  
This Hugh was 
a Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E 1. m. 4.  in that Expedition made into Wales in 10 E. 1. So likewise in those into Scotland, in 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1 m. 6.  26, 
c Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 11.  28, 31 
d Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 6. , 32 
e Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 1. , and 
f Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  34 E. 1. and again in that of Wales 
g Claus. 30 E. 1. m. 17.  in 30 E. 1.  
Moreover, in 8 E. 2. he received command 
h Rot. Scoc. 8 E. in dorso, ●. ●.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
But more I have not seen of him, than what the Monk of Ford, reports 
* Monast. Ang 788 a. n. 50. ; viz. That what his Pious Ancestors had given to their Abbey, for the augmenting of God's Service, and for the good Estate of themselves and their Posterity, in pure and perpetual Alms, and without any Condition, but their Suffrages, he laid claim to, for the keeping of his Dogs and Horses; affirming, That those Lands ought to be held of him by the Service of providing a Travelling-Waggon, and one Horse, and Gears for five Horses, as also a Leathern Cover for that Wagon, and keeping of two great Horses, or two Palfreys, with two Grooms, for his use; and likewise Horse-clothes for those Horses: Moreover, for keeping one Greyhound, and one Brache, with her Welps, every year, till they should be a Twelvemonth old: Alleging, That john de Courtney, his Father, was seized of all these in King Henry the Third's time, and that he himself had the like Travelling Wagon, provided at the Charge of those Monks, in the tenth year of that King (viz. E. 1.) into Wales upon his Service in the Wars there.  
All which he did not only challenge; but caused their cattle at Westford-Grange, as also those at Westford and Orchard, to be driven away by a multitude of Men, upon St. Laurence-day, in the sixteenth year of the same King's Reign. Whereupon the Monks brought a Writ of Replevin; but the Sheriff's Bailiffs made return thereupon, That they could not deliver them, in regard he laid claim to the cattle as his own; so that a great Suit was begun about this Business: yet at length all was agreed. Notwithstanding 
f Ibid.  which Accord, he came afterwards again, with a number of Men, upon the Sunday next after the Feast of St. Agatha, in Anno 18 E. 1. to take another Distress; but being beaten off by the Abbot● Servants, returned by Westford-Grange, and took twelve Kine, four Oxen, and four He●●ers, and Impounded them at Wimple. Which might have occasioned another Suit, but that the Abbot declined it: From which time he never did any kindness to those Monks, but hated them perfectly.  
This Hugh married 
g Ibid. n. 30.  Al●anore Daughter of Hugh le Despenser (Father of Hugh Earl of Winchester) and had Issue 
h Ibid. n. 40.  by her Hugh his Son and Heir, Sir Philip Courtney of Mone●en, near Dartmore, in Com. Devon. Knight, slain 
i Ibid. n. 40.  in the Battle of St●ivelyn, in Scotland, Anno NCCCXIV. (8 E. 2.) as also Sir Thomas Courtney Knight, who took to Wife 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  Muriel the Daughter of Sir john de Moels, and lieth buried 
† Ex cod. Ms. in 〈…〉 Armorum H. 12. f. 9 a.  in the Augustine-Friers in London. He had also Issue by her the said Alianore, four Daughters, viz. Isabella 
k Ibid. n. 50. Ibid. 594. 30. , married to Sir john St. john Knight, Aveline, 
l Ibid.  to Sir john Gifford Knight, Egeline 
m Ibid.  to Robert Scales; and Margaret 
n Ibid. , to john de Mulis: And departing 
o Ibid. 788 b. n. 60.  this Life at Colcu●●be, 3 Cal. Martii, Anno MCCXCI. (19 E. 1.) Hugh his Son and Heir being 
p Esc. 20 E. 1. n 153.  then xuj years of age, was buried 
q Monast. Ang. ut supra.  at Cowyke, near Exeter, (a Cell to the Abbey of Tavestore) which, 'tis said, he founded.  
After which, Alianore his Widow, having for her Dower an Assignation 
r Claus. 20 E. 1. m. 4. in cedula.  of the Manors of Wo●●enden, and Hillesdon, in Com. Buck. Ywerne, in Com. Dorset. Honyngton, in Com. Somerset. as also Museburi, Coliton and C●ulmelegh, in Com. Devon. lived 
s Monast. Ang. 〈…〉 n. ●0.  xxxvii years a Widow, at Cole●umbe; keeping good Hospitality, and governing her Family with great Prudence: But at length, in her return out of Kent she departed 
t Ibid. 789 a.  this Life at London, in Anno MCCCXXVIII. (2 E. 3.) and was buried 
u Ibid. 789 a.  at Cowike, near her Husband.  
I come now to Hugh, Son to the last-deceased Hugh, and Alianore.  
This Hugh had so much favour from the King, 
Hugh 2.  in 25 E. 1. as that, 
† Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  notwithstanding he made not proof of his Age, he then doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  of the Manor of E●rightone, in Com. Dorset. as also of Plymptone, Exeminstre, Twyvertone,, and Topeshom, in Com. Devon which Hereditarily descended to him by the death of Isabella de Fortibus Countess of Albemarle.  
In 28 E. 1. this Hugh obtained a Charter 
y Cart 28 E. 1. n. 15.  for a weekly market every Saturday, at his Manor of Topesha●, in Com. Devon. and a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin: and likewise a market every Thursday, at his Manor of Keneford, in that County; with a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen.  
In 20 E. 2. he received 
z Compot. Th. de 〈◊〉 custodis magn● Garderobe Reg. 20 E. 2. penès Remem. Reg. in Scacc.  the Honour of Knighthood, according to the Solemn Custom of that Age; and had his Robes allowed him, and all other Accoutrements for that Ceremony of Bathing, as a Baneret.  
In 8 E. 3. (then called Hugh de Courtney senior) representing 
a Claus. 8 E. ●. in dorso m. 11.  to the King, That whereas he was seized of a certain Annuity of xviii l. vi s. viij d. for the Tertium Denarium of the County of Devon. with divers Lands, by Right of Inheritance, from Isabella de Fortibus, Countess of Albemarle, and Devon. which she in her Life-time did possess; and having accordingly received the same Annuity at the Hands of the Sheriffs of that County, for which they had Allowance upon their Accounts in the Exchequer, until Walter Bishop of Exeter, Lord Treasurer to King Edward the Second, upon the instigation of some Persons who were inclined to disturb the Business, did refuse to admit thereof, alleging 
b Claus. 8 E. ●. in dorso m. 11.  That this Annuity was granted to the Ancestors of the said Isabella, by the King's Progenitors, under the Name and Title of Earls, and therefore, that he (the said Hugh) being no Earl, ought not to receive the same: and, that 
c Claus. 8 E. ●. in dorso m. 11.  upon the like pretence, the then Sheriffs of Devon. did decline to pay it any longer to him. The King therefore, at the humble desire of this Hugh, directed his Precept 
d Claus. 8 E. ●. in dorso m. 11.  to the Lord T●easurer and Barons of his Exchequer, requiring them to make search into the Records and Memorials remaining in their Hands, and to certify him thereof.  
Whereupon, receiving advertisement 
e Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 35. in dorso. , That what had been suggested therein, was nothing but truth, did, by his Letters 
f Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 35. in dorso. , bearing date at Newcastle upon Tine, the xxii day of February, the next ensuing year, (viz. 9 Edw. 3.) wherein he styles 
g Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 35. in dorso.  him Hugh de Courtney senior, Earl of Devon. declare, That forasmuch as the Inheritance which belonged to the said Countess, and her Ancestors Earls of Devon. did by Right of Descent belong to him, and which he at that present did enjoy; having regard as well to his own Honour, and Honour of the Kingdom, as to the Honour of him the said Hugh, his Royal Pleasure was, That he should thenceforth assume the Title of Earl, and style himself Earl of Devon. as his Ancestors Earls of Devon. had wont to do. And moreover sent his Precept 
h Ibid.  to the then Sheriff of Devon. commanding him, That he should forthwith, by public Proclamation, both in his County, and all other Places of his Bailiwick, require all Persons, thenceforth, to call him Earl of Devon.  
And likewise another 
i Ibid. int●● m. 32.  Precept to the Lord Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer, That they should cause the said Sum of xviii l. vi s. viij d. to be Annually paid unto him, nomine Comitis, by the Title of Earl, as his Ancestors had formerly received it.  
And in May following, by another 
k Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 24.  Writ to the same Lord Treasurer and Barons, (inter alia) reciting, That whereas this Hugh, having received that Annuity from the time that he did his Homage to King Edward the First, for so many years, as that it had amounted to Clv l. xuj s. viij d. he was by them charged therewith, as a Debt to the King: And that, notwithstanding he was content to quit all the Arrearages of that Annual Sum then behind, the said Sum of Clv l. xuj s. viij d. was still required from him, by the Officers of his Exchequer; did thereby command, That forasmuch as he was so content to quit those Arrears, they should forthwith give him a Discharge from that Sum of Clv l. xuj s. viij d.  
In 12 E. 3. he raised 
l Hirt. Ms. Th●●de 〈◊〉 Mare inter Co●l. R. GL. S.  the Power of Devon. and Cornwall, and valiantly defended 
m Hist. Ms. th●●de 〈◊〉 Mare inter Co●l. R. GL. S.  the several Ports in those Counties against the French.  
This Hugh took to Wife 
n Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 789 ●. n. 10.  Agnes the Daughter of ... St. john (Sister to john de St. john, who married Isabella his Sister) when he was but xvii years of age; and had by her Issue four Sons, and two Daughters; viz. john 
o Ibid. n. 20.  the eldest, who in his Youth betook himself to a Monastic Life, in the Abbey of Tavestoke, and became afterwards Abbot 
p Ibid. n. 20.  of that House; Hugh 
q Ibid.  the second, his Heir; Robert 
r Rot. Fin. ● E. 3 m. 11.  the third, who died in his youth; and 
s Monast. Ang. ut● supra.  Thomas the fourth, who married 
t Monast. Ang. ut supra.  Muriel the Daughter and Heir of Sir john de Mules Knight (
† Plac. Parl. 12 E. 3. p. 659.  elsewhere called john de Moels.) Which Tho●mas, in 26 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
u Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with his Brother Earl Hugh, for the arraying of all Knights, Esquires, and others, within the Counties of Devon. and Cornwall, for guarding of the Seacoasts; and had Issue 
* Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●.  Sir Hugh Courtney Knight; and two Daughters, viz. Margaret, wedded to Thomas Peverell; and Muriel, to john Dynham. Which Sir Hugh died 
x Ibid. Esc. 42 E. 3. Par● 1. n. 24.  Issueless, within age, in 42 E. 3. seized 
y Ibid. Esc. 42 E. 3. Par● 1. n. 24.  of the Manors of Maperton, South-Cadbury, Wotton, Cricket, and North●me, in Com. Somerset. the Manor of Kings-Carswill, the Hundred of Haytorre, and the Manors of Pole, and Harleston, in Com. Devon. the Manor of Over-Wallop, in Com. Suthampt. and the Manor of Overton, in Com. Oxon. Whereupon Partition 
z Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3 m. 11. Ex Coll. R Gl. S.  was made of them in 43 E. 3. betwixt the said Margaret his elder Sister, and john Dynham, Son and Heir of Muriel his younger Sister.  
The Monk of Ford, though he gives this Earl Hugh, beforementioned, the 
a Monast Ang. vol. 1. 〈◊〉 ●. n. 10.  Character, That he was a Person tam sapientiâ quam scientiâ mirabiliter praeditus; extraordinarily endued with wisdom and knowledge; and that he did arrive 
b Ibid. n. 30.  to greater Wealth and Honour than all his Ancestors; being Earl of Devon. by Hereditary Right: yet says, That he was no Friend at all to their Abbey, but that he did deal most injuriously with them, in three 
c Ibid. n. 52.  several respects: First, in exacting from them certain temporal Services, for their Lands, which they held in pure Alms: Secondly, in restraining them of those Liberties and Privileges which they ought in right to have had in their Manor of Thale, compelling the Abbot and his Tenants to do suit for the same to his Hundred at Harrigge: And thirdly, Whereas by reason of their Order they ought to be free from payment of Tithes, for those Lands whereof they were possessed before the Lateran Council; nevertheless, that he forced them to give Fifty shillings per annum, as a Composition, to the Rector of Cruck, for all which lay in his Parish.  
But though he reports him to be so strict with them, yet he acknowledgeth his 
d 〈…〉  Munificence to others: for he says, That he gave to every Religious House in Devonshire xx Marks; and to every House of Friars, xx Nobles.  
This Earl died 
c 〈…〉  in 14 E. 3. being then seized 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle, Manor, and Honour of Plimpt●n, with its Members; as also of the Manors of Brummorre, Lewynton, Twyverton, Exewinstre, Thopsham; the Hundreds of Plimpton, Twyverton, Harrig, and Wonford; and Sampford the Castle and Honour of Okehampton, with the Manors of Sampford- Courtney, Chalvelegh, Deultone, Ken, Wympel, Aylesbere; the Hamlets of Nyweton, Popeles●ord; three Mills upon Exe, near Exeter; with the Advowson of the Church of Trouley; and all Knights Fees to the said Honours belonging; the Manor of Chilmelegh, the Advowson of the Church of Ken, and the Pr●bendaries of Heyes, and Ke●, in the Chapel of our Lady within the Castle of Exeter; all in the County of Devon. and likewise of the Manors of Crukerne, Ebryghton, and Ywerne- Courtney, in Com. Dorset. leaving Hugh 
Hugh 3.  his Son and Heir than 
g 〈◊〉 14 E. 3. ut supra.  xxxiii years of age, and upwards. Which Hugh soon after doing his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 14 E 3. m. 1. Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  of his Lands.  
This Hugh, upon the death of Robert his younger Brother, had Livery of his Lands, as his next Heir, in 3 Edw. 3. doing his Homage.  
In 7 E. 3. (his Father then being alive,) he was 
* Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 24.  in that Expedition then made into scotland: and in 8 E. 3. obtained a Charter for a market every Saturday, at his Manor of M●re●on, in Com. Devon. and two Fairs; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle; and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret.  
In 16 E. 3. (being then Earl of Devon.) he was in that 
i Claus. 16 E. 3. m. 32.  Expedition then made into B●itan●y, with one Ban●ret, twelve Knights, thirty six Esquires, and sixty Archers on Horseback, of his Retinue. And in 19 E. 3. (the War continuing 
k Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  still there) received command 
l Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to prepare himself, and all his Retinue, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King thither.  
In 21 E. 3. being so infirm 
m Cart. & Pat. 21 E. ●. m. 22. , as that he was not able to go Personally in that Expedition than made beyond-Sea, William de Bo●un Earl of Northampton joined with Hugh de Courtney his Son, in moving 
n Cart. & Pat. 21 E. ●. m. 22.  the King, that he might be excused from coming to Parliament, or any Councils; and had 
o Cart. & Pat. 21 E. ●. m. 22.  their Request granted.  
After which, recovering, he obtained leave 
p Pat. 24 E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  in 24 E. 3. to travel for one whole year. And about this time was elected 
† Instit. etc. of 〈◊〉 Garter, per E. A. p. 696.  into that Honourable Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter, then newly instituted.  
In 26 E. 3. he, together with Thomas de Courtney his Brother, were 
q Rot. Franc. ●6 E. 3. m. 5.  assigned by the King to Arm and Array all Persons (both Knights, Esquires, and others) within the Counties of Devon. and Cornwall, and to conduct them to the Seacoasts, in opposition of an Invasion then feared from the French. And in 30 E. 3. was sent 
r H. Knighton, 5●1. n. 50.  into Britanny, with other English Lords, upon the King's special Service.  
Whilst his Father lived, he resided 
s 〈…〉  at Colcumbe, and had 
t 〈…〉  the Lordships of Wellesdene, and Coker, for his Support. And having married 
u Ibid. n. 20.  Margaret the Daughter of Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, had by her Issue six S●●s, viz. Hugh 
* lbid n. 50. , born xi Cal. Apr. A●no MCCCXXVII. (1 E. 3.) Thomas 
x lbid n. 50  Edward 
y lbid n. 50  William 
z 〈…〉 , Philip 
a 〈…〉 , and Peter 
b 〈…〉 ; and five Daughters, scil. 
c 〈…〉  joan, Margaret, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Anne: And departing 
d 〈…〉  this Life upon Saturday n●x● preceding the Feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, in 51 E. 3. was buried 
e 〈…〉  in the Cathedral Church at Exeter.  
Of which Sons, Hugh, being called 
f 〈…〉  Hugo 
Hug● 4.  de Courtney junior (whilst he lived) went 
g 〈…〉  in th●● Expedition made into France in 20 ●. 3. In 21 ●. 3. being 
h 〈…〉  in the Tournament at E●tham, he had a Hood of White Cloth, embroidered with 〈◊〉, and buttoned with large Pearls, then given 
i 〈…〉  him by the King. And 
k 〈…〉  enjoyed the Manor of Woddesden, in Com. Buck. with the Advowson of the Church, in Right of Maude his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Holland Earl of Kent. Which Maude in her Widowhood, afterwards married 
l 〈…〉  to Walera● Earl of St. Paul.  
But this Hugh died 
m 〈…〉  in 48 E. 3. his Father then 
n 〈…〉  living. Thomas the second Son died 
o 〈…〉  also before his Father. So likewise did Edward the third Son, who married 
o 〈…〉  Emeline the Daughter of Sir john D'a●ney Knight, and left Issue two Sons, viz. Edward, who in 51 E. 3. was found 
p Esc. 51 E. 3. n. 6.  Nephew and Heir to Earl Hugh his Grandfather, and at his death xxi years of age; and Sir Hugh Courtney of 
q Claus. 12 H 4 m. 8. Lib. 〈◊〉. 9 H. 4. p. 9●. Et Rot. Fin. 9 H. 4. m. 27.  Baunton Knight, who married 
r Claus. 12 H 4 m. 8. Lib. 〈◊〉. 9 H. 4. p. 9●. Et Rot. Fin. 9 H. 4. m. 27.  Philipp● one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Warine Arcedekene, and Elizabeth his Wife (Daughter and Heir to john Talbot of Ricards Castle.) William the fourth Son was 
s Ro●●●. 15 a.  Archbishop of Canterbury. Philip, 
t 〈◊〉 47 E. 3. n. 65  the fifth, was of Pouderham, (from whom the Courtneys of that House are descended.)  
Which Sir Philip (for he was a Knight) being 
u Lel. coll. vol. 1. 296.  in that Fight at Sea in 1 R. 2. against the Spaniard, was sore wounded 
* Lel. coll. vol. 1. 296. , and fled 
x Lel. coll. vol. 1. 296. . After which, viz. in 7 R. 2. he was constituted Lieutenant 
y Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 1. m. 42.  of Ireland for ten years.  
Sir Piers de Courtney Knight 
z Lel coll. vol. 1 296. , the sixth Son, was unmarried 
a Rot. Fin. 10 H 4. m. 14. . This Sir Piers being also in that Sea-fight against the Spaniard, in 1 R. 2. was there sore wounded 
b Lel. coll. ut supra. , and taken Prisoner 
c Lel. coll. ut supra. ; but for his Enlargement had a Grant 
d ●at. 3 R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  from the King of the Benefit of the Marriage of Richard the Brother and Heir of Thomas de Poynings. In 7 R. 2. he had Licence to send into France, by Northampton Herald, and Anlet Pursuivant, eight clothes of Scarlet, of Black, and Russet, to give to certain Noblemen of that Realm: as also two Horses, six Saddles, six little Bows, one Sheaf of large Arrows, and another Sheaf of Crossbow-Arrows, for the King of Fran●e's Keeper: Likewise a Greyhound, and other Dogs. All which were for Presents to the French, in respect of the great Honour the King of France had done unto him, at such time as he combated there with a Knight of that Realm.  
In 11 R. 2. this Sir Piers Courtney was made 
† 〈…〉  Chief Chamberlain to the King: And the same year had Licence 
* 〈…〉  again to go to Calais, with john Hobold●d Esq to challenge the French for the Performance of certain Feats o● Arms; and behaved 
| 〈…〉  himself bravely there. But in 13 R. 2. being at Calais, he received a Message 
e 〈…〉  from the King of England, that he should forbear to exercise any Feats of Arms with the French, without the special leave of Henry de Percy Earl of Northumberland: which it seems he had; for 
f 〈…〉  he did then notably manifest his Military Skill and Valour, in a Tournament held there, to his high Renown. In 14 R. 2. he was made Constable 
* Pat. 14 R. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  of Windsore-Castle. And after this, viz. in 16 R. 2. when 
g Lel. coll. vol. 1. 694.  divers Knights came out of Scotland, to challenge the English to certain Feats of Arms, one ... Darell challenging 
h Lel. coll. vol. 1. 694.  him, they ran 
i Lel. coll. vol. 1. 694.  with sharp Spears. This Sir Piers died 
k Rot Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 14.  in 10 H. 4.  
¶ As to the Daughters of the beforementioned E●● Hugh; Margaret was the Wife 
l ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  of john Lord Cobham; Elizabeth, 〈◊〉 
m Claus 18 R 2. m. 36.  married to ... Vere and afterwards 
n Claus 18 R 2. m. 36.  to Andrew Lutterell; and Catherine, first 
o Vinc. correct. p. 159.  to William Lord Harrington, and next to 
p Vinc. correct. p. 159.  Sir Thomas Engaine Knight.  
But I return to Margaret their Mother. This Margaret continued a Widow till her death; and by her Testament 
q Rou▪ f. 15 a. , bearing date 28 jan. 14 R. 2. bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Cathedral Church at Exeter, near to her Lord and Husband; appointing, that there should be no other Hearse for her, than plain Bars, to keep off the Preass of People, and only two Tapers, of five pounds apiece, the one at her Head, and the other at her Feet, without any Torches, or other Lights. Likewise, That upon the day of her Funeral xx l. in Money should be given amongst poor People; viz. to every one a Groat: And that, for the Soul of her Husband, and her own Soul, CC l. should be distributed amongst the Daughters of Knights and Gentlemen, towards that Marriage-Portions; and to poor Scholars at School.  
To Margaret the Daughter of her Son Philip, she bequeathed 
r Ibid.  C Marks, in augmentation of her Portion. To William Archbishop of Canterbury, her Son, a gilt Chalice and Missale. To her Daughter Cobham, xl l. To her Daughter Lutterell, x l. To her Daughter Engaine, xl l. with two Primers, and a Book called Artery of Bretaigne. To her Son, the Earl of Devon. she gave all her Swans at Toppes●●●. To her Son Philip, all her Furniture of her Chapel, Books, Vestments, Candlesticks, etc. To her Daughter Anne Courtney, a Ring with a Diamond. To her Son Peter, her Bed of Red and Green, per pale.  
And died 
s Esc. 15 R. 2. n. 10.  upon Wednesday, xuj Decembris, 15 Ric. 2. seized 
t Esc. 15 R. 2. n. 10.  for term of Life of the third part of the Manor of Wolesden, in Com. Buck. Likewise of the Manors of Ebrighton, Hille juxta Ywern-Mynstre; the moiety of the Manor of ●rukerne; the Manors of East-Coker, Sampford- Britt. Torveston, Colytor, Col●umbe; the half Hundred of Coly●on, the Burrow of Colyford, the Manor and Hundred of Exmynstre, the Manor of Ken, the Manor and Borough of Chylmelegh, the Manor of Chaivelegh, the Advowson of the Abbeys of Ford, and St. James'. near Exeter; the Manors of Nywenham, ●oucenes●on and Why●ford; the moiety of the Hundred of Colyton; the Manors of Whytewill, Hunt●b●re, Norton juxt● Stoke-fleming Farewey, H●neton, Moreton, Milton- D'amerle, Al-Phington, Boltebyrie, Northpole, Cadde●egh, and 〈◊〉.  
¶ I come now to Edward the next succeeeding Earl, (viz. 
Edward.  Son of Edward and Emeline) and Grandson and Heir of the last Earl Hugh.  
This Earl Edward. in 1 R. 2. covenanted 
u 〈…〉  to serve the King, in his Navy Royal, under the Command of john of Gant Duke of Lankaster, for one quarter of a year, for defence of the Realm, receiving the accustomed Wages of War. And the same year was again retained 
* Ibid.  to serve at Sea, under the Command of Thomas of Wodstoke Earl of Buckingham, and Constable of England, for another quarter of a year, with Lxxx Men at Arms, and Lxxx Archers; whereof himself, ●ive Knights, and Lxiv Esquires to be part of the number.  
In 2 R. 2. making proof 
x Claus. 2 R. 2. m. 32.  of his age, and doing his Homage, he had Livery 
y Claus. 2 R. 2. m. 32.  of his Lands. And in 5 R. 2. upon 
* Frois. f. 271 a.  the coming over of the Daughter of the King of Romans, whom King Richard had married, this Earl (with the Earl of Salisbury) received 
† Frois. f. 271 a.  her at Gravelyne, with five hundred Spears, and as many Archers, and so brought 
‖ Frois. f. 271 a.  her to Calais. In 7 R. 2. he was constituted 
z Rot. Franc. 7 R. 2. m. 17.  Admiral of all the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames Westwards.  
In 8 R. 2. being 
a Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  then Earl-Marshal of England, he was again retained 
b Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Scottish Wars. So also 
c Ibid.  in 10 R. 2. to serve him in his Fleet at Sea, for preventing an Invasion. And in 13 R. 2. was 
d Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 14.  in the Wars of France.  
This Earl by his Testament 
e Ch●cheley, vol. 1. 328 a. , bearing date at Tyverton, 29 junii, Anno MCCCCXIX. (7 H. 5.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abby-Church of Ford (of his Ancestor's Foundation) and died 
f Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 75.  5 Dec. then next ensuing, being then seized 
g Ibid.  of the Manor of Suttan- Courtney, in Com. Berks. of the Manors of Wottesdon, Hillesdon, and Waningdon, in Com. Buck. of the Manors of Ywerne- Courtney, Hulle juxta Ywern- minster, Ebrighton, Corston, and the Advowson of the Priory of Lodres, in Com. Dorset. of the Manor and Hundred of Crukerne, the Manor and Hundred of West-Coker, the Manors of Harington, Hinton, and Modeford, in Com. Somerset. of the Manor and Hundred of Exminstr●, the Manors of Topesham, and Twilebeare; the Hundreds of Wone●orde, and Harrigge; the Manor, Castle, and Hundred of Plympton; the Borough, Manor, and Hundred of Tiverton; the Honour, Castle, and Manor of Okehampton, with its Members; the Manors of Samford- Courtney, Chirebeare, and Duelton; the Manor and Borough of Chulmelegh, the Manor and Borough of Chalvelegh, the Manor of Newenham juxta Chitelhamsole; the Manors of Exilond, and Ken; the Borough of Keneford, the Manors of Whimpell, and Allisbeare; the Hamlets of Niweton, and Papelford; the Manors of Hun●beare, Whi●will, and Coliton; the Hundred of Coli●umbe, the Borough of Coli●ord the Manors of Whitford, Museberye, and Fareweye; the Hundred of Budde●egh, and the Manors of Goderington, Stancombe, South-Alington, and Slapton, all in the County of Devon. the Manors of Radeford, Sheviok, Anton, Tregantell, Trelewin, Porthlo●, Trelugan, Landilip, Legh-durant, Landrein, Northill, Treverbin, Tregamur, Burg. the Porth-pighan, and Cro●●holburgh, and the Manors of Tregantell, Trelowin, and Landile in Cornwall; with the Borough of Lymingtone, and Manor of Brymore, in Com. Suthampt. 
Hugh.  Leaving Hugh his Son and Heir than 
h Ibid.  xxx years of age: Who soon after doing his Homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 7 H. 5. m. 8.  of his Lands, as also 
k Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 22.  of the xviii l. vi s. viij d. Annuity, which had been anciently paid to his Ancestors, as the Tertium Denarium for the Earldom of Devon.  
He had likewise another Son, viz. 
l Rot. Fran. 14 H. 4. m. 1.  Sir Edward Courtney Knight, who in 14 H. 4. went 
m Rot. Fran. 14 H. 4. m. 1.  on Pilgrimage to St. james in Gallicia, with xl more in his company, in a Ship called the Mary of Kingeswere.  
This Sir Edward was 
n 〈…〉  in that Expedition made into France, in 3 H. 5. and in 4 H. 5. first retained 
o 〈…〉  by Indenture to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, for forty days, with five Knights, Clxxxiv Men at Arms, and CCCC Archers, taking iv s. per diem for himself, and two s. per diem for his Archers. And afterwards 
p Ibid.  to serve him in his Wars of France, with xxx Men at Arms; himself one, one other Knight, the rest Esquires, and xc Archers. And in 6 H. 5. was made 
q Rot. Franc. 6 H. 5. m. 2. Pat. 6 H. 5. p. 1. m. 7.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from 1 Maii, till 1 Augusti.  
He had likewise a third Son, called james 
r Ex ipso autogr. penès Cle●. Pell.  who in 8 H. 6. covenanted to serve the King, for one whole year, in his Wars of France, with xx Men at Arms, and Lx Archers on Horseback.  
But I return to Hugh his elder Brother, the succeeding Earl: Of whom I find no more, than that in 6 H. 5. (his Father then living) he was made 
† Pat. 6H. 5. p. 1. m. 7.  Chief Commander of the King's Fleet: And that in 7 H. 5. having served 
s Ex ipso autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  the King again in his Fleet, with three Knights, CCClxxvi Men at Arms, and Seven hundred and eighty Archers, he died 
t Esc. 10 H. 5. n. 29.  16 junii, 10 H. 5. Thomas 
Thomas 1.  his Son and Heir being 
u Esc. 10 H. 5. n. 29.  then eight years of age; leaving Anne his Widow, Daughter of 
| Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Richard Lord Talbot (and Sister to john Earl of Shrewsbury) a fair Dowry, viz. 
x Claus. 1 H. 6. m. 21.  the Manors of Lyverton, Exminstre, Lopesham, Churebeare, Chalvelegh, Newenham, and Musebery; the moiety of the Fairs of Crulledith, with their Profits; one Message, and one Carucate of Land in Broke-loutrell, and Smalecombe; the Hundreds of Lyverton, Exrmynstre, and Harrige; the Free-fishing in the River of Exe; the Perquisits of Court for the Boroughs of Tyverton, and Chalvelegh; xviii l. vi s. viij d. Rent, yearly payable by the Sheriff of Devon. xx l. viij s. v d. ob. Rend of Assize, issuing out of divers Burgages in Tyverton; viij l. yearly Rent, issuing out of the Demesn-Lands in Holboghton; xl s. Rent of Assize, issuing out of certain Burgages in Chalvelegh; Lviii s. v d. Rent of Assize, issuing out of divers Burgages in Keneford, all in the County of Devon. as also the Manor of Hillesdon, in Com. Buck.  
Which Anne, in 11 H. 6. obtained Licence 
y Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 14.  from the King, to marry john Botreaux Esq and died 16 jan. 19 H. 6.  
Of Thomas, the next succeeding Earl, I find, That in 8 H. 6. being then within age, he covenanted 
z Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King, for one whole year, with six Men at Arms, and xxi Archers, in a Voyage-Royal, then made into France, for the accustomed Wages of War. And in 14 H. 6. that he did again covenant 
a Ibid.  by Indenture to serve the King, for the Relief of Calais, with one Knight, xxiv Men at Arms, and CCCClxx Archers. Moreover, That in 19 H. 6. he had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 19 H. 6. m. 10.  of his Lands, and his Homage respited. Likewise, That in 30 H. 6. favouring the Title of Richard Duke of York, who aimed at the Crown, he entered 
* Polyd. Virg. 499. n. 30.  into Counsel with him, for attaining thereof: and that he departed 
c Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 36.  this Life upon the Feast-day of St. Blaze the Bishop (scil. 3 Febr.) 36 H. 6. as also, That Thomas his Son and Heir being then 
d Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 36.  xxvi years of age, had shortly after Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 36 H. 6. m. 4.  of his Lands, doing his Homage.  
Which last-mentioned Thomas stoutly adhering 
f Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  to King Henry the Sixth in those Wars with the House of York, had, in consideration thereof, an Annuity of an hundred Marks per Annum, for his Life, given 
g Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  him in 38 H. 6. to be yearly received out of the Profits of the Manor and Borough of Milberton, and Mershw●●e, then forfeited 
h Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  to the Crown, by the Rebellion (as it was then called) of Richard Duke of York. But long he enjoyed it not; for the House of York prevailing, Edward Son to that Duke got the Crown, within little more than one year a●ter: and within one Month more after that, viz. 3 Abr. 1 E. 4. he himself (viz. this Earl) died 
i Esc. 6 E. 4 n. 48.  leaving Thomas▪ his Son and Heir; 
Thomas▪  who, being at Low●on-Field with his Father, upon Palm-Sunday (Martii 29) the same year, was for that Offence attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 4 Nou. following: But did not suffer death, as it seems; for it appears 
k Polyd. Vir 530. n. 10. Lel. Itin. vol 6. f. 92, & 93 Lel. coll. vol. 724.  that in 11 E. 4. being again in Arms on the behalf of King Henry the Sixth, at the Battle of Tewksbury he there was slain, and buried in that place.  
Notwithstanding all which, Henry Courtney Esq (for so he is called) his Brother, and Heir in Blood, found so much favour from King Edward, that upon the twenty seventh of July, in the first year of his Reign, without any proof of his Age, he gave him Livery 
l Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 3. m. 26.  of the Manor of Topesham, and of all other the Lands, Tenements, Boroughs, and Lordships which his said Brother was seized of at the time of his death; or Thomas Earl of Devon. Father of them both.  
But of this special Livery he had small Benefit: for in February following, King Edward gave 
m Pat. 1 E. p. 4. m. 14.  the Borough of Tiverton, with a great part of the Possessions of the same Thomas late Earl of Devon▪ so attainted, as hath been observed; unto Sir Humphrey Stafford of Suthwyke Knight, and to the Heirs-male of his Body, whom he afterwards advanced to the Title of Earl of Devon. as I shall show in due place.  
Howbeit, long it was not ere the Scene became changed: For no sooner had King Henry the Seventh obtained the Crown of this Realm, but, highly favouring those Families who stood firm to the Lancastrian Interest, he did not only advance 
n Pat. ● H. 7. p. 1.  Sir Edward Courtney of Haccombe Knight, Son to Sir Hugh Courtney of Boconnok Knight, Son of Hugh, younger Brother to Edward late Earl of Devon. unto the Title of Earl of Devon. as by his Letters Patents, bearing date 26 Oct. the same year, appeareth: but upon the same day, by other Letters 
o Ibid.  Patents, gave him the Honours, Borough, and Manors of Plimpton, and Okehampton; the Castle and Manor of Tyverten; the Manors of Sampford- Courtney, Chalvelegh, Cornwood, Morton- Dawney, Topesham, Exiland, Ken, Ecrmynster, Colyton, Whycaford, Whimbel Aylesbere, Raylesford Musbury, and Chulmelegh: as also the Hundreds of Plympton, Tyverton, Colyton, West-Burleghe, Est-Burleghe, Exrminster, Harige, and W●nforde; with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Alfrington, Ken, Throughen, Milton● Damorell, and All-Saints, in the City of Exeter; with the Advowsons' of the prebend's of Hayes, Coticors, and Ken, in the Chapel of our Lady within the Castle of Exeter: Also of the Chantry of Stiklepath, with Free-fishing in the River of Exe; and three Mills in Exiland, all in the County of Devon. Likewise the Manor of Webington, in Bedfordsh▪ the Manors of Shebrok, West-Tanton, Landulp, Northil, Porthloe, Porth-pigham, Legh-Durant, Landzean, Trelowyn, Trevervyn- Courtney, Tregamare, and Tregulan: as also the Boroughs of Crofthole, and Port-Pigham, with the Advowson of the Churches of Cheviok Landul●, and Northill, and Free-Chappel of Lamana, in Cornwall; all which were part of the Possessions of Thomas Courtney late Earl of Devon. Son of Thomas sometime Earl of Devon.  
And in March following constituted him Governor 
p Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 3.  of the Castle of Restormell in Cornwall.  
This Edward was 
† Polyd. Virg. 584. n. 20.  in that Expedition made into France, in 7 H. 7. for assisting of Maximilian the Emperor against the French; which succeeded not. And in 13 H. 7. with the help 
* Ibid. 605.  of William his eldest Son (a Person of great Valour) stoutly defended 
| Ibid. 605.  the City of Exeter, then besieged 
† Ibid. 605.  by Perkyn Warbeck, and that Power which he had newly Landed in Cornwall, until the Men of Note in those Western Parts came to the Relief thereof.  
Having married 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  Elizabeth Daughter to Sir Philip Courtney of Maland Knight, he had Issue 
r Benet. qu. 15.  by her Sir William Courtney Knight, his Son and Heir; and by his Testament 
s Benet. qu. 15.  bearing date 27 Martii, ● H. 8. bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Chapel at Tibertone, near the Grave of his Wife, gave 
t Benet. qu. 15.  Lands of iv l. per Annum value for the founding of a Chantry therein.  
He had also four Sisters (whose Issue at length became Heirs to the Inheritance) viz. 
u Ibid.  Elizabeth, Maude, Isabella, and Florence: the first of which was Wife 
† Catal. of Nob. by R. Brook.  of john Tretherfe; the second 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. Brook.  of john Arundel of Telverne; the third 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. Brook. , of William Mohun; and the fourth 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. Brook.  of john Trelauny.  
To this last Edward succeeded William his Son and Heir; 
William.  who, towards the later end of King Henry the Seventh's Reign, more for 
* Polyd. d Virg. p. 611. n. 30.  Suspicion, than any just Cause, was cast 
† Polyd. Virg. p. 611. n. 30.  into Prison, together with William his Uncle. Howbeit, when 
l Ibid. n. 40.  King Henry the Eighth came to the Crown, he was received 
m Ibid. n. 40.  into Favour, and in high esteem: but when 
n Ibid.  he should have returned to his Military Exercises, he died 
o Ibid. Ex cod. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 3. Fol. 33 b. & 96 a.  of a Pleurisy, on 
p Ibid.  the ninth of June, 3 H. 8. at Grenewiche, before 
p Ibid.  he had either Letters Patents of Creation, or was formally Created with Ceremony: Nevertheless, through 
q Ibid.  the special Favour of the King, he was Interred 
r Ibid.  as an Earl, on the Southside of the High-Altar, in the Black Friar's Church in London: leaving Issue by Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
s Ex cod. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 11. f. 22 b.  of King Edw. IU. Henry his Son and Heir. Which Katherine died 
t Ex cod. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 11. f. 22 b.  15 Nou. An. 1527. (19 H. 8.) at Tyverton, in Com. Devon. and was buried 
u Ex cod. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 11. f. 22 b.  in the Parish-Church there: for whom was afterwards erected 
x Ex cod. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 11. f. 22 b.  by Henry her Son, a fair Chapel, on the Southside of the High-Altar; and therein a Tomb 
y Ex ●od. Ms. in Officio Armorum 1. 11. f. 22 b. , with the Effigies of this Noble Lady thereon.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  being much esteemed of by King Henry the Eighth, in regard of that near Alliance by his Mother, was restored 
z Journal of Parl. de ●od. anno.  in Blood and Honour in 3. H. 8. and in 14 of his Reign obtained a Grant 
a Pat. 14 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Lordship of Calilond, in Cornwall, which came to the Crown by the Attainder of Edward Duke of Buckingham: and upon the eighteenth of june, in the seventeenth year of his Reign, an increase of Honour, being then Created 
b Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  Marquis of Exeter, at his Royal Palace called Bridewell: and soon after that, a Grant 
c Pat. 17 H. 8. p. ●.  of a fair Mansion situate in the Parish of St. Laurence-Poultney, within the City of London, which likewise came to the Crown by the Attainder of Edward Duke of Buckingham beforementioned.  
In the same year he was 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 180.  one of the Commissioners from the King of England, in that Treaty for the Redemption of Francis in First, King of France, than Prisoner to the Emperor Charles the Fifth.  
In 21 H. 8. he was 
e Ibid. p. 274.  one of those Lords that subscribed to the Forty four Articles, then exhibited to the king against Cardinal Wolsey. And in 22 H. 8. did, together with the rest of the Peers then ●itting in Parliament, subscribe 
f Ibid. p. 306.  that Letter then sent to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they earnestly moved his Holiness to ratify the Divorce betwixt King Henry, and Queen Katherine his first Wife; representing 
g Ibid. p. 306.  to him the Opinion of divers Universities, and many Learned Men, upon that Point; withal intimating, 
h Ibid. p. 306.  that recourse would be had unto other Remedies, in case of his refusal.  
In which year he obtained 
i Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  the Inheritance of the Manor of Edelme●ton, alias Saysbury, and Diphans; as also the Manor of Swacliffe, and Cordehall, with all those Lands called Hersyers', in Little Helyndon, and Great Helyndon, in Com. Middlesex.  
In 28 H. 8. upon that Rebellion in Yorkshire, he offered 
k Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 413.  his Service for the suppressing thereof; and accordingly marched 
l Ibid. p. 414.  with the Duke of Norfalke, as far as Doncaster, where the Rebels were no less than Thirty thousand strong.  
But though he thus appeared in Arms against those Rebels, yet he did not 
m Godw. p. 162.  as it seems, approve of the Suppression of the Religious-Houses (which was one of the Pretences for which those Northern Men rose) nor of those Beginnings then made towards a Reformation, by translating the Bible into English: and therefore, upon an accusation 
n Ibid. Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 439.  by George Poole, Brother to Cardinal Poole, that he, with Henry Lord Montacute, another Brother to that Cardinal, had maintained Intelligence with the Cardinal (than beyond-Sea) and conspired the King's Destruction; he was committed 
o Ibid. Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 439.  to the Tower, upon the fifth of November, 30 H. 8. and on the third of january following, being brought to his Trial 
p Ibid. Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 439.  before Thomas Lord Audley, sitting High-Steward for that time, was found guilty, and received 
q Ibid. Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 439.  Sentence of death, And though the King had long favoured 
r Ibid.  him, as his Kinsman (viz. Son of Catherine, Sister to his Mother) yet, in regard of his near Alliance to the Crown, he became so jealous 
s Ibid.  of his Greatness, whereof he had given some testimony, in his so suddenly raising 
t Godw. p. 163.  divers Thousands against the Yorkshire Rebels, as that he gladly entertained 
u Godw. p. 163.  any occasion to cut him off: Whereupon he was soon beheaded 
x 〈…〉 ; and thereupon Attainted 
y 〈…〉  in the Parliament held the next ensuring year.  
This Henry married to 
z 〈…〉  his first Wife, Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to john Grey Viscount L'isle, by whom he had no Issue.  
And to his Second Wife 
a Ibid.  Gartrude Daughter of William Blount Lord Montjoy, by Elizabeth the Daughter and Coheir of Sir William Say Knight; by whom he left Issue Edward.  
Which G●artrude was also attainted 
b Ibid. Herb. Hist. of H. 8. 447.  in Parliament, as a Confederate with her Husband; but not 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  suffering death for that Crime, afterwards died naturally, and was buried 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  at Wimburne- minster, in Dorsetsh. where a fair Tomb is erected to her Memory.  
By her Testament 
e Woods qu. ●.  bearing date 25 Sept. Anno MDL VIII. (4 & 5 Ph. & M.) the bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Chancel, or Parish-Church, where the should depart this Life; appointing a Dirige, and a Trental of Masses, to be said and sung for her.  
To her Sister Katherine Berkley she gave 
s Ibid.  a Gown of Black Velvet, Furred with Jennets. To her Brother Mr. john Blount, xxl. And to her Cousin Mr. james Blount, a standing Gilt Bowl, with a Cover.  
But Edward his Son, 
Edward.  though he found little favour from the succeeding King, Edward the six, being 
g Godw. p. 213.  one of those who were in his Coronation-Pardon specially excepted; yet did Queen Mary, after his long 
h Catal. of N●b. by R. B.  Imprisonment in the Tower of London, set him at Liberty; and upon the third of September, in the first year of her Reign, created 
i Pat. 1. M. p. 2.  him Earl of Devonshire, at her Palace of Richmund.  
And because it being then thought 
k Godw. p. 〈◊〉  expedient, that the Queen should marry, he was 
l Godw. p. 〈◊〉  in regard of his Royal Descent, flourishing Youth, and courteous Disposition, one of the three then proposed to her for an Husband. Of which Proposal such advantage was taken 
m Ibid. p. 299.  as that, upon the Sentence on Wyatt, for his Rebellion, raised under colour of opposing the Queen's Marriage with King Philip of Spain, hoping to save his Life, Wyatt traduced 
n Ibid. p. 299.  him for aspiring to marry the Lady Elizabeth, and so to depose Queen Mary, and Reign in Right of his Wife. Whereupon he was committed 
o Ibid. p. 299.  to the Tower. But when Wyatt came to die, he clearly acquitted him thereof, and on his Knees craved 
p Ibid. p. 299.  his Pardon for▪ that irreparable Injury. Notwithstanding which, he was still kept close Prisoner, though removed 
q Ibid. p. 300.  to Fo●heringhay, until April the year following; and then set 
r Ibid. p. 312.  at liberty.  
This Edward dying 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  at Milan in Italy, upon the fourth of October, Anno MDLVI. (4 & 3 Ph. & M.) without Issue (and, as some think, poisoned) was the last Earl of Devon. of this most Noble and Ancient Family.   

Viscount.  
IN 9 H. 2. there is mention 
a Ro●. Pip. 9 H. 2. Not 〈◊〉  of john le Viscount, 
john.  Son 
b Testa de Ne 〈◊〉  of Odoard, Baron of Emeldon, in Com. Northumb. To this john succeeded another 
john.  john, who, in 8 R. 1. paid 
c Rot Pip. 8 R. 1. Not 〈◊〉  xv Marks to the King, for the Scutage of those three Knights Fees he then held, and that he might be exempted from going into Normandy, in the third Expedition made thither after King Richard's Return from Almain.  
To his john. 
john.  succeeded john his Son and H●ir, who gave 
d 〈…〉  to the Church of St. Aidan at Bamburgh, in Com. Northumb. all his Lands called Hokemers, in lieu of the Tithe-Hay in Burton: and held 
e 〈…〉  Emeldon, Staunford, Burton, Warnetham, Craucestre, and Dunston, in Barony, by the Service of three Knights Fees, de veteri Feoffamento; that is to say, whereof his Ancestor had been Enfeoffed by King Henry the First: As also 
f 〈…〉  ●ix Ox-gangs of Land in Bamburgh; paying seven S●illings per Annum to the Farm of that Borough. Which six Ox-gangs King Henry the Second gave 
g 〈…〉  to john the Son of Odoard, his Ancestor, beforementioned.  
This last john died 
h 〈…〉  in 29 H. 3. being then seized 
i 〈…〉  of the Manors of Emeldon, Staunford, Dunston, Craucester, and Warnerham (so held as aforesaid;) leaving Rame● the Wife 
k 〈…〉  of Eveverard Teutonic (or Ties) his Daughter and Heir. Which Everard then doing his Homage, had Livery 
l Claus. 29 H. 3. m. 2  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Relief being acquitted 
m Claus. 29 H. 3. m. 2  And surviving him, married 
n Ex Praedmagno Registro.  again to Hereward de Marisco: In whose time, viz. 39 H. 3. Sir Richard Morin came 
o Ibid.  to Staunford, and in the presence of him the said Hereward, and her, as also of the whole Court of S●aunford, and by the consent of him and her, took 
p Ibid.  possession of the whole Barony of Emeldone, together with the Manor of Fentone, and all other the Lands of her Inheritance, for, and on the behalf of Simon de Montfort, than Earl of Leicester; saying 
q Ibid.  That she the said Ramet should go to H●rebo●le, and reside there, until that Earl did otherwise provide for her. On the morrow also he went 
r Ibid.  to Fenton, and took 
s Ibid.  the like possession there, in the presence of that whole Town.  
Which being done, they both of them released 
t Ibid.  to the said Earl and his Heirs all their Right and Title to that Barony, which did accrue to her the said Ramet, by Inheritance from john le Viscount her Father.  
But long it was not that this Earl enjoyed it: For having in 49 H. 3. forfeited 
u Cart. 53 H. 3. m. 11.  all by his Rebellion, it was given 
x Cart. 53 H. 3. m. 11.  by the King to Edmund his younger Son, and his Heirs.   

Montacute.  
IN 2 H. 2. Richard de Monteacute 
Richard.  paid 
a Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Somerset.  xxl. into the King's Exchequer, for the ancient Pleas: and in 
b Rot Pip. 7 H. a. Somerset.  7 H. 2. xx Marks, for the Knight's Fees he then held, upon the Collection of the Scutage at that time levied.  
To this Richard succeeded Dru de Montacute 
Dru.  (commonly called 
c 〈◊〉 rub. sub tit. Somerset.  young Dru) who in 12 H. 2. upon the Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
d 〈◊〉 rub. sub tit. Somerset.  his Knight's Fees to be in number nine, an half, and third part, de veteri Feoffamento, and one de novo; besides one whereof he was dispossessed by Henry Lovel. For all which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
e Rot. Pip. 14 H. ●. Dorset. & Somerset.  ten Marks: And died ... Aliva his Wife surviving him; who was afterwards married 
f Testa de Nevil Some●s. & Dors.  to Richard Talbot; her Lands in Pidleton being then valued 
g Testa de Nevil Somers. & Dors.  at xul. per Annum.  
To him succeeded William de Montacute. Which William, upon 
h R. Hoved. 399 a. n. 20.  that Pacification made in 3 R. 1. betwixt john Earl of Moreton, and William de Longcamp Bishop of Ely (than Chancellor of England, and Vicegerent in the King's absence) was one of those that undertook 
i R. Hoved. 399 a. n. 20.  for the Earl of Moreton's performance of the Award then made thereupon. And in 6 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, paid 
k 〈…〉  for his Knight's Fees in Somersesh. vi l. xx d. and 
l 〈…〉  in Devonshire, iv s. vi d. Moreover, in 1 joh. he gave 
m 〈…〉  C l. to the King, for Livery of the Hundreds of Chaldesei, and Piddeltune: and in 
n 〈…〉  7 joh. executed the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Dorset, and Somerset. So likewise 
o 〈…〉  the two next ensuing years. And in 13 joh. upon Collection 
p 〈…〉  of the Scutage of Wales, answered xxi Marks, viij s. xi d. for those then Knights Fees, an half, and third part, which he at that time held.  
But in 17 joh. being 
q 〈…〉  one of the Chief of those Rebellious Barons then in Arms, the King gave 
r 〈…〉  to Ralph de Ralegh all his Lands in the Counties of Somerset and Dorset, except C●ellesey, which he had bestowed on William de Brimere. Shortly after which, he died, as it seems; for in 1 H. 3. it appears 
s Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 15. , that the King granted the Wardship of his Lands and Heir, with the Benefit of his Marriage, to Alan Basset. The Name of which Heir was William, Son to another Dru de Montacute, as is manifest from a Grant 
t Claus. 11 H. 3. m. 25.  made in 11 H. 3. to the same Alan, than Guardian of the Heir of Dru de Montacute, Heir also to William de Montacute, of the Lands of him the said William de Montacute, in Cheddeley; which William de Briwere the elder held of the Gift of King john. The Lands of which William (Son of Dru) in 17 H. 3. were seized 
u Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5. , by virtue of the King's Precept, in regard he repaired not to Court at Whitsuntide, to receive the Dignity of Knighthood, as he was required to do. But the next ensuing year, doing his Homage, command 
x Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 7.  was given to the Sheriff of Somerset and Dorsetshires, to make Livery of them to him, the King pardoning his Relief. After which, I have not seen any more of him, till his death, which happened 
y Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 11.  in 31 H. 3. leaving Issue 
z Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. m. 12.  two Daughters, his Heirs; viz Margery, than the Wife 
z Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. m. 12.  of William de Echingham; and Isabella, afterwards married 
a Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. m. 12.  to Thomas de Audham.  
I next come to William de Montacute, 
William.  Son 
b 〈◊〉. 11 E. 2. m. 11.  of another William. In 41 H. 3. this William had 
c Claus 41 H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  Summons, amongst others, to attend the King at Chester, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well furnished with Horse and Arms, thence to march into Wales, against Lewelin ap Griffith, at that time in Hostility. So likewise 
d Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 11.  on Monday next after the Feast of St. john Baptist, in 42 H. 3.  
To this William succeeded Simon de Montacute, 
Simon.  his Son and Heir. Which Simon, in 10 E. 1. was 
e Rot. de S●utag. Wall. to E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: and in 18 E. 1. obtained a Grant 
f Cart. 18 E. 1. n. 73.  from the King of the Manor of Shipton- Montague, 
Videsia Cart. 10. 2. n. 49.  with the Woods thereto belonging, situate in the Forest of Selewode; as also of the Manors of jerlington, Chedeseye, Gethulle, Knolle, Thurlebere, and the More (all in Com. Somerset) of the Manor of Swear, with xx l. Rent in Pudletune, xx l. Rent in Lullwrich, x s. Rent in Blakemore, with the Woods of Blakemore, in Com. Dorset. Likewise, of the Manors of Woneford, in Com. Devon. Aston- Clinton, in Com. Buck. and Kersington, in Com. Oxon. with Remainder to William and Simon his Sons, and the Heirs of their Bodies.  
In 22 E. 1. the King designing 
g Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  an Expedition into France, this Simon had Summons 
h Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  (amongst other the Great Men of that Time) to repair unto him, to advise about the important Affairs of the Realm. And soon after that, received command 
i Ibid. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into Gascoine. In 25 E. 1. he was again in 
k Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  Gascoine; and in 26 E. 1. in 
l Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 6.  the Scottish-Wars.  
Moreover, in 27 E. 1. he was constituted 
m Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 11.  Governor of Corff-Castle, in Com. Dorset. And in 34 E. 1. in consideration 
n Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 11.  of his good Services in those Wars of Gascoine, and elsewhere, obtained Pardon 
o Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 11.  for a Debt of Cxx l. viij s. iii d. due from William de Montacute his Father, to the King's Exchequer. Furthermore, in 35 E. 1. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 35 E. 1. m. ●.  again in the Wars of Scotland: and in 2 E. 2. made Governor 
q Pat. 2 E. 2. p. 1. m. 14.  of the Castle of Beaumares, in the Isle of Anglesey In 4 E. 2. he was constituted 
r Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 12.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, then employed against the Scots: and in 7 E. 2. obtained the King's Licence 
s Pat. 7 E▪ 2. p. 1. m. 10.  to make a Castle of his House at Yerdlyngton, in Com. Somers.  
In 8 E. 2. he received command 
t Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. in dors●, m. 9  to repair unto Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast-day of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to resist the Hostilities of the Scots: And the same year obtained a Grant 
u Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 47.  for a Weekly Market on the Tuesday, at his Manor of Yerlington; as also for a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.  
And having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. jam dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 E. 1. till 8 E. 2. inclusive, lived not many years after.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir.  
It is said 
† Ex Col●. R. Gl. S. , That one of the Sisters to Orry King of Man (descended from Orry Son to the King of Denmark) discerning her Brother, and all of his Blood, to be overcome by Alexander the Third, King of Scotland, fled into England, with the Charters of that Isle; and that, being honourably received by King Edward the First, she was by him given in Marriage to this William de Monteacute. Likewise, That by the Aid of that King he recovered the Isle of Man in her Right, and enjoyed it many years; but at length passed it in Mortgage for seven years unto Anthony Bek then Bishop of Durham: after which, it was enjoyed by his Descendants, until William Earl of Salisbury (his Great Grandson) sold 
‖ Th. Wals. in anno 1●93.  it to the Lord Scrope, in King Richard the Second time. But I return.  
This William, in 32 E. 1. (his Father then living) was employed 
y Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 5.  in the Scottish-Wars: And in 34 E. 1. at 
z Comp. J. de Drokenesford Custodis magn● Garderobe.  that famous Solemnity, when Prince Edward received the Order of Knighthood (by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies) being one 
a Comp. J. de Drokenesford Custodis magn● Garderobe.  of those then honoured with the same dignity, attended 
b Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  him into Scotland, and continued 
c Rot. Scoc. 35 E. 1. m. 3.  in those Parts till the next ensuing year.  
In 2 E. 2. this William obtained the King's Charter 
d Cart. ● E. 2. n. 11.  for Free-warren at his Manor of Aston- Clinton, in Com. Buck. And in 4 E. 2. was again 
e Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 9  in the Scottish Wars. Moreover, in 5 E. 2. he was made 
f Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 20.  Governor of the Castle of Berkhamstede; and in 7 E. 2. marched again 
g Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  into Scotland. Furthermore, in 11 E. 2. being Steward 
h Rot. Fin. 11. E. 2. m. 13.  of the King's Household, and constituted 
i Rot. Vascon. 11 E. 2. m. 5.  Seneschal of the Duchy of Aquitane, he had a Grant of the Custody 
k Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2 m ●.  of the Lands of Herbert de Marisco, then deceased; and obtained Licence 
l Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 24.  to make a Castle of his House at Kersyngton, in Com. Oxon.  
Moreover, in 11 E. 2. he procured a Charter 
m Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 65.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands throughout his Lordships of Saxlingham, in Com. Norff. Knolle, in Com. Somerset. and Woneford, in Com. Devon. As also a Grant 
n Ibid. n. 75.  of the Inheritance of all the Lands of William de Carleol, and his Wife, than the King's Enemies. And having been summoned 
o Claus. de iisd. ann. jam dorso.  to Parliament in 11 and 12 E. 2. departed 
p Esc. 13 E. 2. n. 31.  this Life in 13 E. 2. being then seized of the Manor of Aston- Clinton, in Com. Buck. Pudeletune, in Com. Dorset. K●rsintone, in Com. Ox● n. Saxlingham, in Com. Norff. Schepton, jerlington, Knolle, Sothulle, and Dorleberg, in Com. Somers. Wynford, Fyneton, and Wornborneford, in Com. Devon. leaving Issue 
q Esc. 13 E. 2. n. 31.  by Elizabeth his Wife, Sister 
r 〈…〉  of john de Montfort, William 
William.  his Son and Heir, xviii years of age.  
Which Elizabeth had for her Dowry an Assignation 
s 〈…〉  of the Manors of Thorlebere, and Gothull, in Com. Somerset. Karsyngton, in Com. Oxon. Aston- Clinton, with certain Lands in Wendovere, and Dunrugge, in Aston, in Com Buck. and afterwards became 
t 〈…〉  the Wife of Thomas Lord Furnivall.  
This last-mentioned William, the next ensuing year, though in Minority, obtained a Grant 
u Claus. 14 E. 2. m. 11.  from the King, of the Wardship of all his own Lands: and in 16 E. 2. making proof 
x Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 6.  of his Age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 6.  of them.  
In 19 E. 2. this William being honoured with the Dignity 
z 〈…〉  of Knighthood (by Bathing, etc.) had Allowance 
a 〈…〉  of Robes for that Solemnity, as a Baneret: and in 1 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland. In 3 E. 3. he obtained the King's Pardon 
b 〈…〉  for the Embattelling a certain part of his House at Doneyate, without Licence. And in 4 E. 3. was sent Ambassador 
c Rot. Rom. 4 ●. 3. m. 1.  to the Pope (together with Bartholomew de Burghersh) to give Thanks unto his Holiness for confirming a Bull of Pope Honorius the Fourth, touching certain Favours by him granted to the Monks of Westminster.  
Moreover, before the end of that year, a Parliament being then held 
d Yp●d Neustr. 111. n. 50.  at Nottingham, he was 
e Yp●d Neustr. 111. n. 50.  the principal Person that apprehended Roger de Mortimer Earl of March, in the Nighttime, within the Queen's Lodgings there, the King himself being present; and sent him Prisoner 
f Yp●d Neustr. 111. n. 50.  to London: where he had 
g Yp●d Neustr. 111. n. 50.  Sentence of Death, and Execution accordingly, within a short time after. Whereupon, in consideration 
h Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 2.  of this and other his good Services, and of 
i Rot. Parl. 4 E 3. n. 14.  a thousand P●unds per Annum, promised to him, for his Actings against the Lord Mortimer, he obtained a Grant 
k Cart. 4 E. 3. 〈◊〉 supra.  in Tail, to himself and Katherine his Wife, of the Castle of Shireburne, in Com. Dorset. with the Customs of Beer at that Place: As also of the Manor of Swyneston, in the Isle of Uviht; and Castle of Christ-Church-Twynham, with the Borough; the Manor of Westoure, Hundred of Christ-Church, and Manor of Kingwood, in Com. Suthampt. of the Manor of Crokham, in Com. Berks. Fulmere, in Com. Buck. Catfourd, and Levesham, in Com. Cantii; with Remainder to the King, etc. As also 
l Ibid. n. 3▪  of the Castle, Town, Manor, and Honour of Denby●h, with the canters of ●os, ●eywynoke, Kaermere, and Commot of Dymmall in North-Wales then in the King's Hands by the Attainder of the said Roger de Mortimer, to hold 
m Rot. Parl. ut supra.  upon certain Conditions.  
And, being retained 
n Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 21.  to serve the King for the term of his whole Life, as well in time of Peace as War (for which respect he had a Grant 
o Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 21.  of the Manor of work upon tweed for his Life:) in consideration of his other manifold Services, he obtained a Grant 
p Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 21.  of the Manor of Camel, with the Park, in Com. Somerset. Likewise 
q Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 21.  of the Manor, Town, and Hundred of Somerton, with the Lordship of Kingsbury (all in that County) to hold for Life. Moreover, he was the same year constituted Governor 
r Ibid. m. 18.  of Shireburne-Castle, in Com. Dorset. as also 
s Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 8.  of the Castle of Corff, with the Chase of Purbeck. And in 5 E. 3. had a Charter 
t Cart. 5 E. 3. ●. 18.  for Free-warren in all his Lordships of Crokham, in Com. Berks. Syreneston, in Com. Suthampt. Fulmere, in Com. Buck. Catfourd, and Levesham, in Kent: Likewise 
u Ibid. n. 12.  Wreck, Waef, Stray, Goods of Felons and Fugitives, with Fines, Amerciaments, and Forfeitures of his Tenants in his Manors of Christ-Church-Tmynham, Kyngwode, and Sweyneston, in the Isle of Uviht, and County of Suthampt.  
Furthermore, in 6 E. 3. having a Grant 
x Pat. 6 E. ●. p. 3. m. 4.  from john de Wylinton, of the Isle of Lundy, with its Appurtenances, he procured the King's Confirmation 
y Pat. 6 E. ●. p. 3. m. 4.  thereof. And the next ensuing year, in consideration 
z Pat. 7 ●. p. 2. m. ●4.  of his great Merits, and in regard 
a Pat. 7 ●. p. 2. m. ●4.  the Castle of work, standing upon the Marches of Scotland, was then ruinous; to the end he should Fortify it, and maintain it in good Repair, (by consent 
b Pat. 7 ●. p. 2. m. ●4.  of the Lords then assembled in Parliament) he obtained a Grant 
c Pat. 7 ●. p. 2. m. ●4.  thereof to john his Son and Heir, and to the Heirs of his Body: As also a Release 
d Ibid. m. 〈◊〉  from the same King, of all his Right and Title in the whole Isle of Man, with all its Appurtenances. Whereupon he procured a Charter 
e Cart. 7 E. 〈◊〉 n. 13.  for a Market every Tuesday, at his said Manor of work, and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Giles. In which year he was 
f Rot. Scoc. E. ●. m. 20.  again in the Scottish Wars.  
About this time the King holding 
g 〈…〉 p. 115. ●. 40.  a Parliament at York, in the second Week of Lent, Edward King of Scotland being sent 
h 〈…〉 p. 115. ●. 40.  for thither, and not 
i 〈…〉 p. 115. ●. 40.  able to come (by reason of his Enemies, who lay in the Isles adjacent, with design to take him) employed 
k 〈…〉 p. 115. ●. 40.  this William (with the Lord Beaumond, and some others) to make his Apology.  
In 8 E. 3. he was constituted Governor 
l Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 20.  of the Isles of Garnesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney; and sent 
m Rot. Scoc. E. 3. m. ...  (with some other of the English Nobleses) to the Parliament of Scotland. Moreover, in 9 E. 3. he was made Constable 
n Pa●. 9 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  of the Tower of London. And in consideration 
o Rot. Sco● 9 E. 3. m. 8.  of his great Expenses in divers Services, obtained a Grant 
p Rot. Sco● 9 E. 3. m. 8.  of the Forest of Selkyrk, and Elryk, with the Town and County of Selkyrk (in Scotland) to hold in Fee-farm, to him and his Heirs; paying to the King's Exchequer, at Berwyke upon Lwede, the yearly Rent of xxx l. at the Feasts of St. Martin, and Pentecost, by even Portions.  
About this time there was an Agreement 
q Claus. 9 E. 3. in dorso, m 24.  made by Indenture, betwixt this William, and Roger Lord Grey of Deffrencloyt; viz. That john de Grey his Son and Heir should take to Wife Anne the Daughter of this William, her Portion being a thousand Marks.  
Furthermore, (in this year) he obtained 
r Cart. 9 E. 3 n. 16.  from the King a Grant in Fee of the Manors of Timbrie- Eagle, Wodeton, from, Whitfeld, and Mersewode, with the Advowsons' of the Churches; as also of the Manor of Pole, with the Advowson of the Church, after the death of Robert le Fitz-Paine, and Ela his Wife, without Issue; paying to the King, his Heirs, and Successors, upon Christmass-day, wheresoever he or they should happen to be, a Sword of iii s. iv d. price, for all Services. As also 
s Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 17.  the Manors of Wodeton, and Mersewode-Uale, with all other the Manors, Lands, and Hundreds of the said Robert Fitzpain, and Ela his Wife, lying in the Counties of Somerset. Dorset. and Wiltes. (part of the Possessions of john Matravers, the younger, attained:) Likewise 
t Ibid. n. 54.  of the Manor of Dachette, in Com. Buck.  
Upon the eleventh 
a H. Knighto● 2566.  of July, this year, the King going out of Carlis●e, this Lord Montacute, on Tuesday following, with divers other Noble Persons, marched towards Carlaverok, and took great store of cattle: And on Thursday next after, the King passing the Ford of Anand (where he displayed his Banners, and made divers Knights) gave 
b Ibid. n. 10.  to this William his Crest with the Eagle, and a Courser, with Caparisons adorned with the Arms of Montacute. Whereupon he 
c Ibid. n. 20.  advanced farther into Scotland, and brought much Plunder unto the Army. But in these Scottish Wars he lost 
d 〈◊〉. f. 16 b▪  one of his Eyes.  
In 10 E. 3. he was constituted 
u Rot. Sc●c. 〈◊〉 E. 3. ●. 4.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames Westwards: And in consideration 
x Rot. Fin. ●0 E. 3. n. 12.  of a Fine of a thousand Marks, then given to the King, obtained a Grant 
y Rot. Fin. ●0 E. 3. n. 12.  of the Marriage of Roger the Son and Heir to Edmund de Mortimer deceased. And having served 
z Frol●. lib. 1, & 2. 16 a.  the King in his Scottish Wars, with great success, he was the next year following, in 
a T. Wals. p. 117. n 30. Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 55.  full Parliament held at London, in the Month of March (viz. 16 Martii) advanced 
b T. Wals. p. 117. n 30. Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 55.  to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Salisbury; with a Grant of the yearly Rent of xx l. out of the Profits of that Country. Shortly after which, by reason 
c Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 10.  of his great Abilities in War, he was 
d Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 10.  joined with Richard Earl of Arundel, in the Conduct of the King's Army into Scotland. And the same year, being 
e Rot. Alem. 11 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Ambassadors to Rupert Count-Palatine of Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, to engage him on the behalf of King Edward, against Philip King of France, he promised 
f Rot. Alem. 11 E. 3. m. 5.  two thousand seven hundred Florins to that Count, or as much in Sterling-Money, for his Assistance against the French. The like League was by him and his Fellow-Embassadors then made 
g Ibid. m. 9, & 10.  with the Earl of Gueldres, and Marquis of juliers; as also with the Earl of Zealand.  
After which, the same year, he marched 
h Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 10. Ypod. Neust●. p. 114.  again into Scotland, with divers other of the English Nobleses; and on the fifth Cal. of February besieged 
i Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 10. Ypod. Neust●. p. 114.  the Castle of Dunbar, for full nineteen Weeks. Shortly after this, taking Shipping at Orwell, he attended 
k T. Wals. p. 119. n 30.  the King into Brabant: For which, and other his eminent Services, meriting highly, he obtained a Grant 
l Cart. 11 E. 3 n. 19  in Fee of the Manor of Beck'e, in Com. Oxon. after the death of john de Handlo; as also a Charter 
m 〈…〉  for a Fair yearly at his Manor of Kingwode, in Com. Suthampt. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Andr●w the Apostle: and a Grant 
n 〈…〉  in Reversion▪ after the death of john de Warren Earl of 〈◊〉, and joan his Wife, of the Manors of 〈…〉 Ambresbury, and 〈◊〉, in Com. Wiltes. Canefourd, in Com. Dors●t. Hengstrugge, and Cherleton, in Com. Somerset. heretofore part of the Possessions of Henry de Lacie Earl of Lincoln.  
H●ving likewise obtained from the King a Grant 
o 〈…〉  of the Castle of Hawardyne, the Stewardship of Chester, the Manors of Lee, Goselee, and Neston, in the County of Chester; the Manor of Kenynghale, in Com. Norff. the Manor of Cass●nglond, in Com. Suff. the Manor of Malverthorpe, in Com. Linc. with the Advowson of the Church; the Castle and Town of Mohaut, with the Appurtenances, late Robert de Mohaut Steward of Chester, in all which Queen Isabella had 
p Pat. 12 E. 3 p. 2. m. 10. pe● Inspex.  an Estate for term of Life: in consideration of six hundred Marks, he procured 
q Pat. 12 E. 3 p. 2. m. 10. pe● Inspex.  her to release her whole Title therein unto him.  
And in 12 E. 3. obtained the King's Precept 
r Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 39  to the Lord Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer, for an Allowance of five Marks per diem, during the time he was employed in his Service to Holland, Zealand, and Almain: As also Recompense for his Horses lost in that Service: and for the Wages of CC Mariners, in four Ships of his own, for the War. Likewise for the Wages of Cii Welshmen, whereof two were Men at Arms, and twenty were Hobelars, on Horseback, chosen out of his Territory of Denbygh. And having paid 
s Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  to certain Persons in those Parts, by the King's Appointment, the Sum of five thousand Marks, he had special 
t Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  Orders, directed to Prince Edward, to see the same repaid to him out of the Mint.  
Moreover, in this year he was 
u Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3 m. 22.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: and soon after attending 
x Pat. apud Andwerp 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 7.  the King into Brabant, in consideration of his eminent Services, as well in Peace as in War, obtained a Grant 
y Pat. apud Andwerp 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 7. , bearing date at Antwerp, 15 Sept. of the Office of Marshal of England, then void by the death of Thomas Earl of Norfolk. And had likewise an Assignation 
z Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  out of the Exchequer, of what he had expended whilst he was Joynt-Governour of the Isles of Garnesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureneye, with Henry de Ferrer.  
In 13 E. 3. he was 
a Frois. lib. 1, & 2. f. 23 b.  with the King at Uironfosse, when his Army was drawn up for Battle with the French.  
In this year, upon account 
b Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 13.  with him for his Expenses, in the Siege of the Cas●le at Dunbar in Scotland, and in Provisions for his Attendance on the King into Flanders, which amounted to a thousand Pounds, he obtained the King's Precept 
c Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 13.  for Reception thereof out of his Treasury. But continuing 
d T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & p. 135. n. 10.  in Flanders, after the King's return, expecting 
e T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & p. 135. n. 10.  by the Aid of the Flemings to perform great matters, he marched 
f T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & p. 135. n. 10.  with Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk, to the Town of L'●s●e, to ●ree it from the Oppressions of the French: Where being overpowered by the Enemy, he was taken 
g T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & p. 135. n. 10. , and sent Prisoner to Paris.  
It is said 
a Stow's Ann. p. 236 b. , That assaulting that Place with a small number, and chase the French too far within the Gates, the Portcullis being let fall, these Earls were taken and put in Fetters, and then drawn in a Cart to Paris, the People shouting at them in every Village through which they passed. Moreover, that being brought thither, the French King would have put them to death, had not the King of Bohemia prevented it.  
But not long after, King Edward laying Siege 
b Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 803, & 805.  to Tournay, Philip of France treated 
c Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 803, & 805.  of Peace with him: Upon conclusion whereof, these Earls were delivered 
d Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 803, & 805.  up, in exchange for the Count of Murref (a Scotchman) and Three thousand Pound Sterling to boot. Whereupon (with many other Knights of England) they took 
e Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 803, & 805.  their Journey into Spain, unto the Frontiers of Granado, to the Siege of Algesters (a great Town of the Saracens, upon the Straits of Marok) which the good King Alfonsus had Beleaguered, and won 
f T. Wals. 135. n. 10. & 149.  it by Famine.  
After which, ere long, he returned 
f T. Wals. 135. n. 10. & 149.  into England, and obtained a Grant 
h Cart. 14 E. 3. ●. 47.  in Fee from the King of the Manor of Mertok, in Com. Somerset. as also a Grant 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 1. ●71. ●. 30.  of the perpetual Advowson of the Priory of Montacute, in the same County, being a Priory-Alien of Cluniac-Monks, with all the Cells thereto belonging. And in 15 E. 3. towards the Charge 
k Claus. 15 〈◊〉 3. p. 1. m. 43.  of his Redemption from the late Imprisonment which he suffered, obtained Licence 
l Claus. 15 〈◊〉 3. p. 1. m. 43.  to transport CCxl Sacks of Wool into Flanders.  
In this year, being again 
m Rot. A●em. 15 ●. ●. m. 29.  in Flanders, he obtained a Confirmation 
n Rot. A●em. 15 ●. ●. m. 29.  of that Grant he formerly had from the King, of Timbrie- Eagle, with the Manors of Wodeton, from, Whiteness, M●rshewode, Worth, and Pole: and in 16 E. 3. was 
o Rot. Franc. 16 ●. 3. m. 1●.  again in the Wars of France. In which year having conquered 
p 〈…〉  the Isle of Man, the King having given 
q 〈…〉  him the Inheritance of it, Crowned 
r 〈…〉  him King thereof.  
In this year also, being in 
s 〈…〉  that Expedition made into France with Lxxx Men at Arms, viz. 
t 〈…〉  one other Earl, one Banneret, xxiv Knights, Liii Esquires, xx Hobelers, and xl Archers on Horseback, xx Archers, and L Welch on Foot; he had an Assignation 
u 〈…〉  of Cxxviii Sacks of the King's Wool, for the Wages of himself and those of his Retinue; viz. xuj s. per diem apiece for himself and the other Earl, iv s. per diem for the Banneret, two s. apiece per diem for each Knight, xii d. for each Hobeler, vi d. apiece for each Archer, and iii d. apiece for each Footman.  
In 17 E. 3. he was 
x Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 15.  again in the Wars of France. And in 18 E. 3. was sent 
y 〈◊〉 lib. 1, 〈◊〉 f. 50 a.  into the North, together with the Earl of U●ster, a hundred Men at Arms, and six hundred Archers, against the Scots, then in Hostility.  
This Earl William founded 
z Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 355 a. n. 20.  the Priory of Bustlesham (alias Bisham) in Com. Berks. and gave 
a Ibid. 83 b. n. 4●.  the Manor and Hundred of Dulverton to the Monks of Taunton, in Com. Somerset. bearing then the Title of Earl of Salisbury, Lord of Man, and Dynbyghe: but departed 
b Annal. Abb. de Langele.  this Life before the Feast-day of the Purification of the blessed Virgin, in 17 E. 3. being then seized 
c Esc. 18 E. 3. n. 51.  of the Castle and Manor of work, in Com. Northumb. for term of Life, the Remainder to john his Son, and the Heirs of his Body. He likewise 
d Esc. 18 E. 3. n. 51.  died seized of the Manor of Christ-Church-Twynham, with the Borough and Hundred of Christ-Church, as also of the Manor of Kyngewode, in Com. Suthampt. Moreover, of the Manor of Croukham, in Com. Berks. of the Castle and Town of Denbeygh, with the Lordships of 〈◊〉, Koweynck, and Keymergh, in North-Wales; of the Castle of Shireburne, in Com. Dorset. with the Custom of Beer there; as also of the Manors of Worth, Swear, and Pole, in that County, Ichenton, Stoke-Tristre, with its Members of Cokelyngton, and Boyfore; and of the Hamlet of Blakmore, parcel of the Manor of Shupton- Montacute, all in Com. Somerset. Likewise of the Manor of Sweynston, with its Members, in the Isle of Uviht; and of one Message, and one Carucate of Land in Wonford in Com. Devon. with the Advowson of the Priory of Bustlesham: leaving William his Son and Heir, at 
e Esc. 18 E. 3. n. 51.  that time xv years of age.  
It is said 
f Holingsh. Cron. p. 366. , that he died by some Bruises which he received in Tilting at Windsor: and that he was buried 
g Catal. of 〈◊〉. by R. B.  in the White-friar's, at London.  
Whereupon Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
h Rot. Fin. 1 ●. 4. m. 20.  to William de Grandison (and Sibylla his Wife, Daughter and Heir of john Tregoz) and Sister 
i Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 21. Claus 20 R. 2. p. 1. m. 18.  and Heir to Otto de Grandison her Brother, surviving him, had for her Dowry an Assignation 
k Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  of the Manors of Knolle, and Cheddesey, in Com. Somerset. Swear, in Com. Dorset.. the Hamlet of Blakmore, in that County; Pudelton, with the Hundred; Six pounds and seven pence yearly Rend from the Abbot of Bynedon, for the Manor of West-Lulleworth, all in the same County of Dorset: as also of one Message and one Carucate of Land in Wonford, in Com. Devon. and one Toft and one Carucate of Land in Watyngwell, in the Isle of Uviht.  
Besides these two Sons already mentioned, he had Issue 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  four Daughters, viz. Sibyl, Wife 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Edmund, Son to Edmund Earl of Arundel; Philippe, of 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Roger de Mortimer Earl of March; Elizabeth, of 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Giles Lord Badlesmere; and 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Agnes.  
I come now to William, 
William.  the Son and Heir to this deceased Earl. This William being in Minority at his Father's death, was committed 
q Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 6.  to the Tuition of john de Somerton, and Thomas Waryn. And in 20 E. 3. in that great Expedition then made into France, attended 
r 〈…〉  the King; at whose Landing 
s 〈…〉  at Hogs in Normandy, he received the Honour 
t 〈…〉  of Knighthood. Shortly after which, he was 
u Stow's Ann. p. 241.  with him at the Siege of Caen, and consequently at that famous Battle of Cressy (which happened 
x Ibid. p. 242.  the same year) as may be presumed.  
In 21 E. 3. he was again 
y Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 20.  in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
z Rot. Franc. 22 E. ●. m. 2.  22 E. 3. And in 23 E. 3. (though not then of full age) had such favour from the King, as that he obtained Livery 
a Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Reversion of all the Lands of his Inheritance. But, before the end of this year, making 
b Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  proof of his age, upon the death of Katherine his Mother, he had Livery 
c Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  of the Manors of Sweyneston, and Brighteston, in the Isle of Uviht, which she held for term of her Life.  
In 24 E. 3. having been 
d Stow's An▪ p. 250 b.  in that famous Sea-fight near Winchelsey, against the Spaniards, where the English obtained 
e Stow's An▪ p. 250 b.  a glorious Victory, he was made choice 
f Ibid.  of for one of the Knights of that Renowned Order of the Garter, first Instituted at that time by King Edward the Third. And in 27 E. 3. (24 Oct.) did his Homage 
g Claus. 27 E. 3. m. 10.  to the King, (in the New Chamber of his Royal Palace at Westminster) in the presence of Prince Edward, for his Barony of Denbygh in North-Wales.  
In 29 E. 3. the King having assigned 
i Ypod. Ne●str. 12●. n. 10.  the Datchy of Aquitane to Prince Edward, (with 
k Ypod. Ne●str. 12●. n. 10.  the Earls of Warwick Suffolk, and Oxford) he attended 
l Ypod. Ne●str. 12●. n. 10.  him into those Parts, taking Shipping 
m 〈…〉  at Plymouth upon the Festival of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin: for which respect he had Letters 
n 〈…〉  to the Seneschal of that Country, for his special Protection, so that he should not be questioned for any of his Ancestors Debts, during the term of two years. Whence (with those Earls) he road 
o Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 81● Stow's An. p. 256 b.  over the Hills of Languedo● (within two days Journey of Avinion) burned 
p Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 81● Stow's An. p. 256 b.  the Suburbs of Narbone, destroyed 
q Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 81● Stow's An. p. 256 b.  Karkason, and the Parts adjacent; and returned 
r Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 81● Stow's An. p. 256 b.  to Burdeaur, over the Country of Ermoniak, without Battle.  
In 30 E. 3. being again 
s Rot. Vascon. 30 E. 3 m. 4.  in the Wars of France, with the Earl of Suffolk, he commanded 
t Stow's An. 261 b.  the Rearward of the English Army, in that famous Battle of Poytiers: In the heat of which Fight, it is said 
u Stow's An. 261 b. , that he strove with the Earl of Warwick, which of them should most bedew the Land of Poytiers with French Blood.  
In 31 E. 3. he continued 
x Rot. Vascon. 31 E. 3. m. 16.  still in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
y Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m. 8.  33 E. 3. (the King himself then being 
z Fron. f. 100 a.  there:) as also in 
a Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3 m. 4.  34 E. 3.  
In 42 E. 3. he was 
b 〈◊〉. 146 b.  at the Truce-making betwixt King Edward, and the King of France. And in 43 was sent 
c Ibid. 157 b. Rot. Fran. 4. E. 3. m. 2.  (with 
d Ibid. 157 b. Rot. Fran. 4. E. 3. m. 2.  the Earl of Warwick, and others) to Calais, with Five hundred Men at Arms, and five hundred Archers; the D●ke of Lancaster being then 
e Ibid. 157 b. Rot. Fran. 4. E. 3. m. 2.  General. In 46 E. 3. he attended 
f Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 14.  the King, in his Fl●et at S●a, taking Shipping 
g Frois. f. 185 b.  at Suthampton; and sailing towards Kochel, for the relieving of Thovars, after 
h Frois. f. 185 b.  nine Weeks at Sea, crossed with contrary Winds, returned 
i Frois. f. 185 b.  for England.  
Shortly after which, upon a Rumour 
k Frois. lib. 1, & 2. cap. 308.  that Yrevan Prince of Wales was upon the English Coast with a great Power, and ready to Land, this Earl (with 
l Frois. lib. 1, & 2 cap. 308.  William Nevil, and Sir Philip Courtney) set sail 
m Frois. lib. 1, & 2 cap. 308.  with forty Ships (having 
n Ibid.  with him Three thousand Men at Arms, besides Archers) from the Coast of Cornwall; and coming to St. Malo, burned 
o Ibid.  seven large Spanish Ships in that Harbour. Then●● passing 
p Ibid.  to Breast, besieged by the French, he relieved 
q Ibid.  that Garrison: and so resolving 
r Ibid.  to defend the Frontiers of Britanny, and Normandy, received 
s Ibid.  Supply from England, of a thousand Men at Arms, and two thousand Archers. Whereupon returning 
t Ibid.  to Breast, with purpose to give Battle to the French, then lying before it; and finding that they were drawn 
u Ibid.  off to other Sieges, he came 
x Ibid.  to Terms with that Garrison, viz. to render it up to him, in case they had not Relief within xl days; and for performance of that Agreement, gave Hostages. After which, upon his Arrival, he sent 
y Ibid.  to the Constable of France, either to give him Battle, or return the Hostages: but refusing 
z Ibid.  both, this Earl Victualled 
a Ibid.  the Castle, and went 
b Ibid.  to Sea, defending 
c Ibid.  the Frontiers, as he had formerly done. This being the time that he was 
d Fx autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture retained to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, with CCC Men at Arms, and CCC Archers, xx Knights, and CClxxix Esquires.  
In 48 E. 3. he was 
e Ypod. Neustr. 133. n. 30. Frois. ●92 a.  one of the Ambassadors sent (with 
f Ypod. Neustr. 133. n. 30. Frois. ●92 a.  the Duke of Lancaster, the Lord Cobham, and others) to Bruges in Flanders, to treat of Peace with the French.  
And in 50 E. 3. was constituted 
g Rot. Franc. 50 E. 3. m. 14.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames to the Westwards. Moreover, in 51 E. 3. he was 
h Rot. Franc. 51 E. 3. m. 8.  one of the Commissioners for Arraying of all able Persons within the County of Dorset, to withstand the Attempts of the French, then threatening an Invasion: and the same year was joined in 
i Ibid. m. 3.  Commission with the Bishop of St. David's, than Chancellor of England, and others, to treat of Peace with Charles the Fourth, King of France. But shortly after this, returning 
k Frois. f. 196 a.  into England, he repaired 
l Frois. f. 196 a.  to the King at Shene, who there lying sick, departed 
m Frois. f. 196 a.  this Life about that time.  
In 1 R. 2. being again retained 
n Ex autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars beyond the Seas, under the Conduct of john of Gant Duke of Lancaster (than King of Castille) with Cl Men at Arms, Cl Archers, one Banneret, xx Knights, and the rest Esquires: the Duke not 
o T. Wals. 213. n. 30, & 40.  adventuring, as was designed, this Earl (with 
p T. Wals. 213. n. 30, & 40.  the Earl of Arundel, by his persuasion) put to Sea, and Landed 
q T. Wals. 213. n. 30, & 40.  in Normandy; and had the Town of Cherburgh (belonging 
r Ibid.  to the King of Navarre, than an Enemy to the French) delivered 
s Ibid.  up to him, on the behalf of the King of England, upon condition 
t Ibid.  to defend it against the French. Which being done, he returned 
u Ibid.  into England, But before the end of this year he was again 
x Rot. Fin. 1 R 2 p. 2. m. 21.  in the Wars of Fra●ce: And the next year following made 
y Rot. Franc. 2 R. 2. m. 9  Governor of Calais. Soon after which, marching 
z T. Wals. 224. n. 10.  into the adjacent Country, he took 
a T. Wals. 224. n. 10.  much Plunder from the Inhabitants, and plentifully Victualled 
b T. Wals. 224. n. 10.  that Garrisor.  
In this year, upon 
c Pat. 2 R. 2. p. 1. m. 9  the Marriage of his Son, viz. Sir William de Montacute Knight, with Elizabeth Daughter to Richard Earl of Arundel, he settled 
d Pat. 2 R. 2. p. 1. m. 9  the Manor of Keninghale, in Com. Norff. upon them, and the Issue of their two Bodies lawfully begotten. But this Sir William being unhappily slain 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  in a Tilting at Windsor, 6 Aug. 
f Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 56. Norff.  6 R. 2. by 
g Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  this Earl his Father, left no Issue.  
In 3 R. 2. this Earl returned 
h T. Wals. 243. n. 20.  from Calais (Sir john Devereux Knight being made 
i T. Wals. 243. n. 20.  Captain of that Garrison in his stead.) And in 5 R. 2. upon 
k Fro● s. lib. 1, & ●. f. 271 a.  the approach of the Daughter of the King of Romans, whom King Richard had married, he received 
l Fro● s. lib. 1, & ●. f. 271 a.  her at Graveline, with five hundred Spears, and as many Archers, and so brought 
m Fro● s. lib. 1, & ●. f. 271 a.  her to Calais.  
In 7 R. 2. the Scots having entered 
n Ibid 〈◊〉. 3, & 4. f. 10 a.  Northumberland, he was 
o Ibid 〈◊〉. 3, & 4. f. 10 a.  one of those who attended the King in his Army thither. And the next ensuing year had Summons 
p Claus. 8 R. 2. 〈◊〉 dorso, m. 3.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the fourteenth day of July, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
In 9 R. 2. he obtained from the King, for term of Life, a Grant 
q Pat. 9 R. ●. p. 1. m. 36.  of the Isle of Uviht, and Castle of Caresbroke, with the whole Royalty to each of them belonging, without any Rent for the same. But soon after this, it is said 
r Frois. lib. 3, & 4. 105 a. , that he took part with the King's Uncles, and others of the Chief Nobility, against the King and his Council, saying 
s Frois. lib. 3, & 4. 105 a. , That the Duke of Ireland did rule the King as he listed; resolving 
t Ibid. 112 a.  to fight with that Duke, and all his Forces, then at Oxford.  
In 13 R. 2. he was again employed 
u Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 25.  in the King's Service, in the Marches of Calais. And in 15 R. 2. constituted 
x Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. m. 1.  one of his Commissioners, to treat of Peace with the French. It is also reported 
y T. Wals. in anno 1394. p. 385. , that in 16 R. 2. he sold the Isle of Man, with the Crown thereof, to William le Scrope. Nevertheless, certain it is, that he bore the Title of Lord thereof some years afterwards, as I shall show by and by.  
That he contracted 
z Islip. 178, & 180.  Marriage with joan (commonly called The Fair Maid of Kent) Daughter to Edmund Plantagenet (third Son of King Edward the First) Earl of Kent (at length Heir to Edmund and john her Brothers, who died without Issue) is not to be doubted. And notwithstanding 
a Islip. 178, & 180.  that Sir Thomas Holland, by his Petition to Pope Clement the sixth, vouched a Precontract, and Carnal Copulation; yet being 
b Islip. 178, & 180.  beyond-Sea, he renewed his Contract 
c Islip. 178, & 180.  with her again, and withheld her from him: Whereupon the Pope gave 
d Islip. 178, & 180.  Judgement for Holland against him. After which, he married 
e Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m. 5.  Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Heirs of joan the Wife of john de Mohun of Dunster.  
By his Testament 
f Arundel vol. 1. 159 a. , bearing date at Christ-Church-Twynham, xx Apr. Anno 1397. (20 R. 2.) where he calls himself Earl of Salisbury, and Lord of the Isles of Man and Uviht, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Conventual Church at Bustlesham, founded by his Father. Appointing, That every day, until his Corpse should be brought thither, there should be distribution made of xxv s. to CCC poor People: Likewise, That xxiv poor People should bear Torches on the day of his Funeral, each Torch of eight pound weight; and each of them wearing a Gown of Black Cloth, with a Red Hood. Also, That there should be nine Wax Lights, and three Mortars of Wax about his Corpse: And that upon every Pillar in the Church there should be fixed Banners of his Arms. Moreover, That xxx l. should be given to the Religious, to sing Trentals, and pray for his Soul. Last, That his Executors should bestow Five hundred Marks in finishing the Structure at Bustlesham, and to make a Tomb there for his Father and Mother, as also another for himself and his Son.  
After which, viz. upon the third day of june than next ensuing, he departed 
g Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 25.  this Life, without Issue, being seized 
h Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 25.  of the Manor of Hyde, in Com. Hertf. Croukham, in Com. Berks. with the Advowson of the Priory of Bustlesham, and Hundred of Assherugge, in the same County; of the Manor of Aston- Clinton, in Com. Buck. of the Castle and Town of Mohaut, the Castle and Manor of Hawardyn, with the Manors of Lee, Bos●eye, and Neston, in the County of Salop, and Marches of Wales: of the Castle, Borough, and Hundred of Christ-Church-Twynham, the Castle and Lordship of the Isle of Uviht, the Manor of Kingewode, with the Manor and Hundred of Sweyneston, in the same Isle; of the Manor of 〈◊〉, and Manor of Efforde juxta Milford; the Manor of 〈◊〉, and Hundred of Ambresburg, in Com. Wiltes. the Hundreds of Abbedyk, and Bulsfo●; the Manors of 〈◊〉- Ryvel, Langport, 〈◊〉, Shipton Montacute, jerlyngton, Cothulle, lafoy More, Henxstrugge, Charleton- Camvile, Donzate; with the Advowson of the Priories of Moutacute, and Donpole, in Com. Somerset. of the Manor of Cavefourd, Borough of Pole, the Hundred of Coheden, and Manor of 〈◊〉, called Newelond, in Com. Dorset. leaving 
i Ibid.  Sir john de Montacute Knight, his Cousin and next Heir (viz. Son of Sir john de Montacute Knight, deceased, Brother of him the said Earl) 
k Ibid.  at that time xl years of age.  
Whereupon Elizabeth his Widow surviving him, had for her Dowry an Assignation 
l Claus. 21 R. ●. p. 1. m. 8.  of the Manors of Donzate, Donpole, Chedesey, Henxstrugge, Charlton- Camvile, Cothulle, jerlyngton, and Shipton- Montacute, and the third part of the Lands which did belong to William Berevile, in Com. Somerset., of the yearly Rent of xx l. out of the Manor and Hundred of Pudelton, in Com. Dorset. of xxxix l. v s. yearly, issuing out of the Cunage of Tin, in Com. Cornub. of the third part of two Inns, two Shops, with Chambers above, in the Parish of St. Benedict Paul's Wharf, within the City of London; of the third part of CCC Acres of Wood, in the Parish of Hurst; and Prosits of the Hundred of Asherugge, with the Appurtenances, in Com. Berks. of the third part of the Manor of Aston- Clinton, and Lands in Dunrig, and M●njoye, in Com. Buck. with the third part of the Manor of Hide, in Com. Hertf.  
This Elizabeth, by her Testament 
m 〈…〉 , bearing date at Donzate, upon the Eve of St. Catherine, Anno 1414. (2 H. 5.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Conventual Church of Bust esham- Montacute: Appointing, That upon the day of her death, Dirige should be sung at Vespers, and Mass of Requiem on the Morrow, at the same place; and that every Priest performing that Service, should have xii d. Likewise, that at every Place where her Body was to rest, in its carriage to Bust●esham, her Exequys should be performed with Dirige in the Evening, and on the Morrow, before its removal, with Mass of Requiem: And that in this Journey to Bust●esham, there should be expended in Masses, Alms, and other Charges, the Sum of xx l. or thereabouts, according to the Discretion of her Executors. Also, That being brought to Bustlesham, xxiv poor Men, clothed in Gowns and Hoods of Russet, should carry each of them a Torch of Wax at the Dirige, and Mass of Requiem, upon her Burial; and each of them to have xx d. in Money. Moreover, That her Hearse should be covered with Black Cloth, and that five great Tapers of Wax should be placed on her H●arse, each weighing xx l. Likewise, That upon the day of her Funeral there should be distributed to a thousand poor people xxv Marks, viz. to each of them iv d. And xii l. x s. for to sing three thousand Masses with all speed after her death, for the health of her soul, and all Christian-souls. Furthermore, she gave to two honest Priests, to sing Masses, and to say a Trental of Gregory, by the space of one whole year, for her soul, and all Christian-souls, xii l. And to fourscore poor M●n and Women, Bedridden, xxvi l. xiii s. iv d. viz. to each of them vi s. viij d. Also to the Prior and Covent of Bustlesham, to maintain one Cannon Priest, and one Secular Priest, perpetually, at her Altar and Tomb, to b● made on the Southside of the Choir of that Church (opposite to the Tomb of her Lord and Husband) to pray for her Soul, and for the Souls of such others as were named, upon Agreement made betwixt them, Four hundred Marks. And lastly, For to make and furnish an Altar, and new Tomb for herself, and her Son, in the Southside of the same Q●●re at Bustlesham, opposite to that of her Husband, C Marks. And departed 
n Esc. 2 H. 5 n. 39  this Life upon the Morrow after the Feast of St. Hillary next following, (scil. 2 H. 5.) leaving 
* Ibid.  Philippe Duchess of York, her younger Sister, and Richard Lord Strange of Knockin, Son of M●ude her other Sister, then deceased, her next Heirs.  
¶ I should next proceed with Sir john de Montacute, Nephew and Heir, as also Successor in his Honour to the last Earl. But forasmuch as Sir john de Montacute his Father was a Person of great Note in his time, I shall first take notice of what is memorable of him.  
This Sir john de Montacute 
john.  (Brother to Earl William) was 
o Rot. Franc. 〈…〉 m. 6.  in the Wars of France, in 20 E. 3. (the famous Battle of Cressy happening 
p 〈◊〉 Ann.  at that time.) So likewise in 
q R●t. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m.  21 E. 3. And in 34 E. 3. retained by Indenture 
r Ex autogr. penès Cleric 〈◊〉.  to serve the King in Gas●oine, with six Horses. In 43 E. 3. he was again 
s Rot. Fran● 43 E. 3. m. 11  in those Wars of France; and of the Retinue 
t Rot. Fran● 43 E. 3. m. 11  with john Duke of Lancaster. And in 46 E. 3. (being then 
u Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 1●.  called johannes Montacute le pier, miles) was 
x Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 1●.  in the King's Fleet at Sea, of the Retinue 
y Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 1●.  with William (his Brother) Earl of Sa●isbury.  
In 1 R. 2. being then 
z Ex autogr. 〈…〉 Pell.  a Banneret, he was again retained 
a Ex autogr. 〈…〉 Pell.  to serve the King with Lx Men at Arms, and Lx Archers; himself of the number; one other Banneret, five Knights, and the rest Inquires. And in 5 R. 2. being 
b Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉 R. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  Steward of the King's Household, was sent 
c Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉 R. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  to Calais. in his Service, being then assigned 
d Ibid. m. 11.  to conduct Queen Anne (Wite to King Richard, then newly married, and coming into England) with all State and Honour to the King.  
In 8 R. 2. he was by Indenture 
e Ex autogr. penes Cler. Pell  retained to serve in the Scottish-Wars, the King himself then advancing 
f Rot. Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 3.  in Person thither: And by his Testament 
† 〈◊〉 f. 236 b. , bearing date upon the twentieth day of March, Anno 1388. (12 R. 2.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Cathedral Church of Sa●iscury, betwixt two Pillars; but, in case he should die in London, then in St. Paul's, near to the Font, wherein he was Baptised. Appointing, That a Black Cloth of Woollen should be laid over his Body; and about, as also within his Hearse, and to cover the Ground, Cloth of Russet and White, to be distributed to poor People after his Burial, viz. as much as might make every poor Man a Coat and a Hood. Likewise, That upon the day of his Funeral there should be five Tapers, each weighing twenty Pound, placed about his Hearse; and four Mortars, each of ten Pound weight: And that twenty four poor Men, clothed in White or Russet, should bear those twenty four Torches. Moreover, That no Painting should be about the same Hearse, other than one Banner of the Arms of England, and four other Banners, viz. two of the Arms of Montagu, and two with the Arms of Monthermer, placed by the five Tapers. Also, That there should be a plain Tomb made for him, with the Image of a Knight thereon, and Arms of Montagu; having an Helmet under his Head.  
To john and Thomas his Sons he gave two Pots gilded, marked with the Arms of Sir john de Grandison. To his Daughter Alianore, a gilt Cup, of the best sort. To Richard his Son, as also to Sibyl, Catherine, and Margaret, his Daughters, each of them a Cup, with an Ewer. To Alianore his Daughter, the Crown, which his Wife had in her Custody. To the said Sibyl his Daughter (a Nun) xx l. and to the Prioress and Nuns of Ambresbury, xx l. to pray for his Soul. Also to Margaret his Daughter (a Nun likewise) xx l. Sterling. And to the Abbess and Nuns of Berking, xx l. to pray for his Soul. And lastly, to his Sons john and Richard, all his Armour, Spears, and Swords, to be shared betwixt them.  
Having married 
g Claus. 13 R. 2. p. 2. m. 1.  Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Thomas de Monthermer, he held 
h Claus. 13 R. 2. p. 2. m. 1.  in her Right the Manors of Stokenhamme, Yalhampton, Pyworthy, Okford, and Lantyan, with divers Knights Fees: and was summoned 
† Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, among the Barons of this Realm, from 31 E. 3. until 13 R. 2. inclusive▪ but departed 
i Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 34.  this Life xxv Febr. the same year, being then seized 
l Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 34.  of the Manor of Hermere, in the Towns of Gosfelde, Bocking, and Finchincfelde, in Com. Essex. of the Manor of Wonforde, in Com. Devon. Werke super Twede, with the Castle, in Com. Northumbr. and of the Manors of Warblinton, and Hounton, in Com. Suthampt. leaving 
m Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 34.  Sir john de Montacute 
john.  Knight, his Son and Heir, at that time xxxix years of age. Who doing his Homage 
n Rot. Fin. 14 R. 2. m. 23.  shortly afterwards, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 14 R. 2. m. 23.  of all those Lands.  
In 15 R. 2. this Sir john de Montacute obtained Licence 
p Rot. Fran. 15 R. 2. m. 12.  from the King to travel into Prusta, having of his Retinue 
q Rot. Fran. 15 R. 2. m. 12.  ten Servants, with ten Horses. And in 18 R. 2. upon the death 
r Esc. 18 R. 2. n. 31.  of Margaret his Mother (who died 
s Esc. 18 R. 2. n. 31.  upon the twenty fourth of March the same year, and held 
t Esc. 18 R. 2. n. 31.  during her Life the Manors of Warblinton, and Hunton, in Com. Suthampt. Erlestoke, in Com. Wiltes. Mohermers, lying in the Towns of Gosfelde Bocking, and Finchingfelde, in Com. Essex Lanveyr,. and Walsche-Bykenore, in the Marches of Wales; work upon tweed, in Com. Northumbr. Lantyan, in Com. Cornub. Stokenhamme, the Borough of Chedelyngton, the Hundred of Colrygge, the Manor of Yalampton, the Borough of la Nasse, with the Manors of Pyworthy, and Okforde, in Com. Devon.) doing his Homage 
u Rot. Fin. 18 R. 2. m. 18.  had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 18 R. 2. m. 18.  of all her Lands.  
Before the end of this eighteenth year, (with 
y Stow's An. 309 b.  the Duke of Gloucester, the Earls of March, Arundeil, and Rutland) he was sent 
z Stow's An. 309 b.  into Ireland. Moreover, he had Summons 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 16 R. 2. until the twentieth of that King's Reign, that he came to be Earl: And in 20 R. 2. having Licence 
a Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 2. m. 17.  to exchange his Castle of work unto Ralph de Nevil, for other Lands; was employed 
b Rot. Franc. 20 R. 2. m. 11.  in the Parts Beyond-Sea, in the King's Service.  
In 21 R. 2. doing his Homage 
c Rot. Fin. 21 R. 2. m. 20.  (6 Febr.) he had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 21 R. 2. m. 20.  of all the Lands descended to him from William de Montacute late Earl of Salisbury, then deceased; whose Heir he was, (viz. Son of Sir john de Montacute Knight, Brother to that Earl) and being a great Favourite 
e T. Wals. in anno 1●97. p. 390. n. 20.  to King Richard the Second, was 
f T. Wals. in anno 1●97. p. 390. n. 20.  one of those whom he suborned to impeach Thomas of Wod●toke Duke of Glouc. as also the Earls of Warwick and Arundel, in the ensuing Parliament. And then bearing the Title 
g Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 1. m 9  of Earl of Salisbury, obtained 
h Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 1. m 9  from that King a Grant to himself, and the Heirs●Male of his Body, of the Manors of Cheddeworth, and Ledeney, in Com. Glouc. Haddesore, Shzabeley, Koke, and Kibbesford, in Com. Wigorn. with xx l. yearly Rent in Worcester: As also 
i Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 1. m 9  of the Manors of Saham, and Paneworthall, in Com. Norff. with the Hundreds and Advowsons' of the Churches belonging to those Manors (then seized into the King's Hands by the Attainder of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick.)  
Moreover, in 22 R. 2. he was constituted 
k Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 12.  Marshal of England, in the absence of Thomas Holland Duke of Surrey, then 
l Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 12.  employed into Ireland. Furthermore, in the Parliament then held at Westminster, he obtained 
n Stow's Ann. 3182.  a Scire facias against the Earl of March, for the Lordship of Denbigh. Shortly after which, he had Licence 
o Rot. Franc. 22 R 2. m. 12.  to go into France: and, soon after that, was joined 
p Rot. Scoc. 22 R. 2. m. 2.  in Commission with the Bishop of St. Asaph, and others, to treat of Peace with the Scots.  
Likewise, before the end of that year he attended 
† Pat. 23 R. 2. p. 3. m. 37.  the King into Ireland. But upon 
a Stow's an. 320 a.  the News of the Duke of Hereford's arrival in England, he was dispatched 
b Stow's an. 320 a.  thence with a great Power (whilst King Richard, going to Waterford, might get his Fleet together) and Landed 
c Stow's an. 320 a.  at Conway, in North-Wales: Where, being advertised 
d Stow's an. 320 a.  that the D. of Hereford had obtained the greatest part of the Realm, all the Lords being gotten to him, he summoned 
e Stow's an. 320 a.  in the Welsh, and likewise the Cheshire-Men, (to the number of Forty thousand) who seeing 
f Ibid.  nothing of the King (whom they supposed to have been at Conway) they dispersed 
g Ibid.  themselves, leaving this Earl almost alone. Whereupon the Duke of Hereford advancing 
h Ibid. 321 ●.  towards him, he withdrew 
i Ibid. 321 ●.  to Conway, to which Place the King was by that time come, and advised 
k Ibid. 321 ●.  him to go to Beaumares.  
It is reported 
q T. Wals. in anno 1400. p. 401. n. 30. etc.  of this Earl, That, though upon the deposal of King Richard the Second, (to whom he had been most obsequious) he had such fair respect from King Henry the Fourth, that his Life was not brought in question; nevertheless, he confederated with the Earls of Huntendon and Kent, in designing his destruction; and accordingly came with them to Windsore-Castle, upon the Sunday next after the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord, under the disguise of Christmass-Players, with purpose to murder him and his Sons, and to restore King Richard: But finding that their Plot was discovered, they fled by Night to Cirencester, in Com. Glouc. Whereupon the Townsmen, being much affrighted at their coming thither with such numbers, at that unseasonable time; stopping up all the Avenues, to prevent their passage out, there grew a sharp Fight betwixt them, which held from Midnight, until three of the Clock the next morning; so that, being tired out, they yielded themselves, desiring that they might not suffer death till they could speak with the King; which was granted: But, that a Priest of their Party setting Fire on the Town, to give them opportunity for escape, so irritated the Inhabitants, that (neglecting to quench the Fire) they brought them out of the Abbey in great sury, and Beheaded them about break of the day.  
Being thus put to death, his Body was buried 
q Pat. 8 H. 5. m. 4.  in the Abbey at Cirencester, and there rested till 8 H. 5. that the King, upon the humble Petition 
r Pat. 8 H. 5. m. 4.  of Maude his Widow, gave her leave 
s Pat. 8 H. 5. m. 4.  to translate it to the Abbey of Bustlesham, in Com. Berks. of his Ancestor's Foundation.  
This Earl married Maude the Daughter 
t Catal. of N●b. by R. B. Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 2. 〈◊〉  to Sir Adam Francis of London Knight (Widow of john 
u Catal. of N●b. by R. B. Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 2. 〈◊〉  Aubrey, Son of Andrew Aubrey Citizen of London, Widow also of 
x Esc. 1 H. 4. 〈◊〉 Suff.  Sir Alan Buxhull Knight) and had Issue by her two Sons, viz. Thomas 
y Ibid. , at the time of his death xii years 
z Ibid.  of age; and Richard, who died 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  issueless: as also three Daughters, viz. Anne, first married 
b Ibid.  to Sir Richard Hankford Knight; secondly, to Sir john Fitz-Lewis Knight; and thirdly, to john Holland Earl of Huntendon, and Duke of Exeter: Margaret, to 
c Ibid.  William Lord Ferrer of Groby; and Elizabeth, to 
d Ibid.  Robert Lord Willoughby of Eresby.  
This is that john de Montacute who was 
e T. Wals. ●58. n. 10, & 20.  one of the Chief of that Sect called Lollards in his time, and the greatest Fanatic of them all, saith 
f T. Wals. ●58. n. 10, & 20.  my Author; being so transported with Zeal, that he caused 
g T. Wals. ●58. n. 10, & 20.  all the Images which were in the Chapel at Schenele, there set up by john Aubrey and Sir Alan Buxhull (his Wives former Husbands) or any of their Predecessors, to be taken down, and thrown in obscure places; only the Image of St. Katherine (in regard that many did affect it) he gave 
h T. Wals. ●58. n. 10, & 20.  leave that it should stand in his Bakehouse.  
His death, as is above-expressed, happened 
i Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 54. C●aus. 10. H 4. m. 12.  upon the fifth day of January, viz. the Eve of the Epiphany, 1 H. 4. being then seized 
k Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 54. C●aus. 10. H 4. m. 12.  in Fee-tail of the Manor of Stokenham, with the Borough of Chydelington, the Hundred of Colrigge, the Manor of Yolhampton, with the Borough of la Nasse; the Manors of Okeford, and Pyworthy; the Manors of Woneford, Clift ● St. Marry, with the Advowson of the Church; the Manor of Lantyan, all in Com. Devon. and Cornwall; with two Parts of CC Marks yearly Rend, issuing out of the Cunage of Tin, in Com. Cornub.  
Likewise of the Manors of Huniton, and Warblyngton; of the Castle of Christ-Church-Twynham, with the Borough; the Manor of Westoure, and Hundred of Christ-Church; the Manors of Kyngewode, and Ebbelorde with the Advowson of the Churches of Kyngwode, and Shaldeflut; of the Manor of Erlestoke, and xx l. Rent of the Farm of the County of Wiltes. of the Honour of Sherneton, and divers Knights Fees thereto belonging, with the view of Frankpledge, and Hundred of Sherneton: as also of the Advowsons' of the Churches of Wynterborne, and Todeworth- Meles, with three Knights Fees in Upton- Skydemore, etc. all in Com. Suthampt. and Wiltes. Also of the Manors of Knolle, Thurlebere, la More, one Knights Fee in Pontyngton, one Knights Fee in East- Chelleworth; of the Advowson of the Priory of Montacute, with the Cells of Careswell, St. Carric, and Malpas. Likewise of Cxx l. yearly Rent, to be received of the Farms of those Priories and Cells, of the Manor of Swear, with the Advowson of the Church; xx l. Rent in Hilleworth; x s. Rent in Blakemore, with the Wood of Blakemore, and Manor of Blakemore, called Neuland, all in Com. Somerset. and Dorset. Of the Manor of Kersyngton, in Com. Oxon. of the Manor of Crokham, CC Acres of Wood in the Parish of Hurst, with the Hundred of Asherugge; two Knights Fees in Hankford, etc. And lastly, of the Manors of Wal●h-Bykenore, and Lannoir, in Com. Heref.  
But notwithstanding 
l Rot. Parl. 2 H. 4. n. 30.  he was by Judgement in Parliament declared Traitor, and to forfeit all the Lands, Goods, and Chattels, whereof he had Possession upon the day of his death; nevertheless, the King taking notice 
m Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 6. m. 35.  that a great part of the Inheritance of Maude his Widow had been by him sold, and much compassionating 
n Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 6. m. 35.  the low Estate of her and her Children, by reason of this his Attainder; in 1 of his Reign he granted 
o Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 6. m. 35.  unto her the Manor of Stokenham, with the Hundred of Colrigge, and Free Borough of Chedelyngton, all in Com. Devon. parcel of his said Possessions, and then valued at C l. per annum, over and above all Reprises: as also the Manor of Yolhampton, in the same County, then in the Crown, by reason of his Forfeiture; to hold for term of her Life.  
I now come to Thomas 
Thomas.  his eldest Son, and Successor; unto whom the King likewise showing much compassion, granted 
p Pat. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  in 2 H. 4. the Manors of Crokham, in Com. Berks. Warblynton, More, and Huniton, in Com. Suthampt. Knolle, in Com. Somerset. Pyworthy, Okford, and St. Mary-Cliffe, in Com. Devon. which were part of his Father's Lands, to enjoy till he should accomplish his full age; And the next ensuing year, in augmentation thereto, granted 
q Pat. 3 H. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  him the Manor of Watyngwell, in the Isle of Uviht.  
This Thomas having married 
r Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. ●. 13. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 21.  Alianore the fourth Daughter of Thomas Earl of Kent, Sister 
s Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. ●. 13. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 21.  and Coheir to Edmund Earl of Kent; upon partition 
t Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. ●. 13. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 21.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, in 10 H. 4. had 
u Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. ●. 13. Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 21.  for her Purparty the Manor of Ware, in Com. Hertf. Eston juxta Coly-Weston, in Com. Northampt. as also a certain Pasture called Leyderingham, Calfcrost, Welderyngham, Engderyngham, and Thorstamflat, in Com. Ebor. And in 12 H. 4. had a farther Assignation 
x Rot. Fin. 12 H. 4. m. 7.  (for her said purparty) of the Manor of Somerton, in Com. Somerset. with a certain Fee-farm-Rent of Livia l. per Annum, from the Bishop of bath and Welles, for the Manors of Ceddere, Cungresbury, and Axebrigge, in Com. Somerset. and xxx l. xiii s. iv d. yearly, out of the Fee-farm of the Town of Basyngstoke, with the Hundred, in Com. Suthampt.  
Moreover, in the Parliament of 2 H. 5. he endeavoured 
y Rot. Parl. 2 H 5. m. 23.  to reverse the Judgement given in 2 H. 4. against his Father; but could not 
z Rot. Parl. 2 H 5. m. 23.  effect it. And the same year, in 
a Rot. Fran. 2 H. 5. m. 23.  order to a firm and final Peace betwixt the English and French, being joined Ambassador 
b Rot. Fran. 2 H. 5. m. 23.  with the Bishops of Durham and Norwich for Solemnising the Espousals betwixt King Henry and Katherine Daughter to the King of that Realm, he went 
c Rot. Fran. 2 H. 5. m. 23.  accordingly.  
In 4 H. 5. he was, by Indenture 
d Ex a●togr. penès Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King, in defence of the Town of Hareflew, for one quarter of a year. And the same year the King passing 
e Stow's ann. 353 a.  into France, with a puissant Army, he attended 
f Stow's ann. 353 a.  him with C Spears, and CCC Archers: about which time, commanding 
g Ibid. 354.  the King's second Battle, he won 
h Ibid. 354.  the Castle of Aumbeliers.  
In 5 H. 5. he was 
i T. Wals. 445. n. 20.  with King Henry at the Siege of Caen in Normandy, where he merited so well, that he obtained a Grant 
k Rot. Norm. 5 H. 5. m. 7.  to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Castle and Lordship of Danvillers, and all other the Castles, Lands, and Lordships of Sir Richard Tournebu Knight. And at the Siege of Koan, same year, was lodged 
† Stow's Ann. 357 a.  with the Earl of Huntendon, on the other side of the River Seine.  
In 6 H. 5. besieging 
l T. Wals. p. 450.  the Town of Freney, he gave Battle 
m T. Wals. p. 450.  to the French, who came to relieve it, slew 
n T. Wals. p. 450.  of them near Five thousand, and took Prisoner 
o T. Wals. p. 450.  the Marshal de Rows, with many other Noble Persons, and Six hundred Archers. In 7 H. 5. he still continued 
p Rot. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 4.  in those Parts; and with 
q Stow's Ann. ●57 b. ●58 ●.  the Forces to him assigned, took 
r Stow's Ann. ●57 b. ●58 ●.  Hounflow, 〈◊〉 de Uilliers, Ewe, Gurney, the New Castle, and generally all Places in that Part. And in consideration 
s Pat. Norm. 7 H. 5. P. 1. m. 11.  of these his eminent Services, had thereupon a Grant 
t Pat. Norm. 7 H. 5. P. 1. m. 11.  of the Earldom of Perch in Normandy, as also of the Barony and Castle of Longny (part of the Possessions of Sir Lewes de Longny Knight) paying yearly to the King, his Heirs and Successors, two Ousles, at the Castle of Koan, upon the first day of August. Moreover, he was the same year constituted 
u Ibid. m. 55.  the King's Lieutenant-General of the whole Duchy of Normandy. So likewise again 
x Pat. Norm. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. 14.  in 8 H. 5. And in 10 H. 5. upon 
y T. Wals. 457. n. 40.  the death of King Henry (in France) was left 
z T. Wals. 457. n. 40.  there, with the Duke of Suffolk, and others of the Nobility, for defence of the Castles and Towns then remaining in the Power of the English. Likewise, in 1 H. 6. he still continued 
a Rot. Franc. 1 H 6. m. 10.  there.  
But the King's death much altered the Scene: for the French King taking new courage 
b Polyd. Virg 461. n. 20.  thereat, brought, 
c Polyd. Virg 461. n. 20.  his Army before the Town of Meulan (lying upon Seine in Normandy) and taking it by Storm 
d Polyd. Virg 461. n. 20.  put all the English therein to the Sword. The News whereof being brought to the famous john Duke of Bedford, then Regent of France, he forthwith dispatched 
e Ibid.  this Earl (as a Person more of an old Roman Courage, than one of that age, as my Author saith) with john of Luxemburgh, Master of the Burgundian-Cavalry, and a choice number of Men, to recover it. Who forthwith marching 
f Ibid.  into Champain, set down before it, and in short space got 
g Ibid.  it again, retaliating 
h Ibid.  to the French the like measure as the English had there: and thence coming 
i Ibid.  to Brie, and storming it, put 
k Ibid.  all to the Sword.  
Shortly after this, the French besieging 
l Ibid. 462. n. 10.  Cravant, he advanced 
m Ibid. 462. n. 10.  with the Earl of Suffolk thither, and with 
n Ibid. 462. n. 10.  Four thousand Men giving Battle to them, slew 
o Ibid. 462. n. 10.  Two thousand, took Four hundred Prisoners; of which number, Bucanus, General of the Horse, was 
p Ibid.  one; who, within a little time, ransomed 
q Ibid.  himself for Money.  
In 3 H. 6. he marched 
r Ibid. 463. n. 40.  to the strong and rich City of Maine, and so battered 
s Ibid. 463. n. 40.  the Walls thereof with his great Guns (not 
t Ibid. 463. n. 40.  before that time known to the French) that despairing of Relief, they rendered it 
u Ibid. 463. n. 40.  to him. Thence to 
x Ibid 464.  Susan's-Church (a noted Town of that Country) and prepared 
y Ibid 464.  to assault it upon the weakest side thereof, setting 
z Ibid 464.  Ladders to scale it: But the Townsmen defended 
a Ibid.  it with such courage, that many of each part were 
b Ibid.  slain. Which being discerned 
c Ibid.  by this Earl, and that by 
d Ibid.  such slight Skirmishes he should do no good, he begird 
e Ibid.  the Walls with a Ditch, and caused his Guns to be 
f Ibid.  planted towards that part which was least fortified; and so plied the Walls with his great Shot, that he battered 
g Ibid.  them down in few days. Whereupon the Governor rendered 
h Ibid.  it, giving 
i Ibid.  Two thousand Pieces of Gold, for liberty to depart free from Plunder, but without Arms.  
Soon after this, he took 
k Ibid.  the Castle of Mene, and some other Places, partly 
l Ibid.  by Force, and partly by Treaty. For which Services he obtained a Grant 
m Pat. 6 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  of Fifty Marks Sterling, to be received out of the King's Exchequer.  
But now, after all these his glorious Exploits, drawing near his death, he made his Testament 
n Chicley, vol. 1. 406 〈◊〉 ; wherein styling himself Earl of Salisbury, Pereh, and Lord Mouthermer, he apponinted, That in what Part of the World soever he should happen to die, his Body should be buried at Bustlesham, in England: but that neither his Wife, nor his Executors, should make any great Entertainment, or have a solemn Hearse for him at his Funeral; or that any large and sumptuous Lights (for Worldly Pomp) should then be provided. But when it should happen that his Body was carried through any Cities or Towns of his Native Country, four Torch's only should be lighted at its entrance therein, and born therewith. Moreover, That upon the day of his Trental, twenty four Torches should be provided, and four other Lights, to be about his Corpse, at the Solemnising the Exequys and Masses then to be celebrated for his Soul; and to be born by xxiv Poor Men, all clothed alike.  
Furthermore, That to every Poor Body coming to his Trental, Four pence a piece should be given, for the health of his Soul, by the hands of his Executors; fifty poor People being first chosen out of the whole number there being, unto whom he directed that his most beloved Wife should, with her own Hands, give xx d. a piece.  
To the Monastery of Bustlesham he thereby likewise gave the Sum of C l. Sterling, out of his movable Goods; willing, That the Prior and whole Covent there, should specially ordain one Mass, to be celebrated every day for his Soul, in a peculiar Place appointed for that purpose, with this Collect, Deus cui proprium, etc.  
And, That two Canons of that House, immediately after the Mass of the Blessed Virgin ended before his Tomb, should for ever say the Psalm of De profundis, with the Lord's Prayer, the Angelical Salutation, and this Prayer, viz. Deus, cui proprium est miserere semper & parcere; propitiare animae famuli tui Thomae; & omnia ejus peccata dimitte; ut, mortis vinculis absolutus, transire mereatur ad vitam: with these Prayers also; Inclina, and Fidelium Deus, pro animabus parentum, & progenitorum nostrorum inibi sepultorum, etc.  
Also he farther willed, That his most beloved Wife should, so soon as possible after his death, cause a thousand Masses to be specially celebrated for his Soul, and the Souls of all the Faithful deceased. Charging her moreover, and his Executors, That they should cause three Masses to be daily celebrated for his Soul, during the term of her Life, in such Places as they should think sit, within the Realm of England; and, if possible, to be solemnised in her Presence.  
Likewise he ordained, That three poor People should be every day, by the care of his Executors, brought to his Wife; that is to say, severally, if they could be found; to the end she might serve each of them with one Mess of Meat, one Loaf, and one Quart of Drink, with her own Hands. Also, That his said Wife, and his Executors, should with all good speed cause three thousand Masses to be clebrated for the Souls of all Companions of the Order of St. George, of the Garter, in recompense of those Masses which had been by him forgotten.  
Moreover, That his said Wife and his Executors should within one year after his decease cause a thousand Marks to be distributed amongst poor People, partly in Money, and partly in Raiment, both Linen and Woollen.  
To his Uncle, Sir Richard de Montacute Knight, he bequeathed C l, Sterling. To john, his own Bastard-Son, fifty Marks. Furthermore, by a Codicil annexed to this his Testament, he appointed, That Five hundred Marks should be raised out of his Lands, to erect a Chantry to the Honour of the Blessed Virgin, above the High-Altar in the East-part of the Conventual-Church at Bustlesham, in length forty Foot, in breadth twenty, and in height of the Walls twenty Foot; and that a Tomb of four Foot in height, should be raised in the midst thereof, containing three distinct Places; the middlemost higher than the other two, by half a Foot, in which his own Body to be laid; and the Body of the Lady Alianore, sometime his Wife, on the one side; with the Body of the Lady Alice, his present Wife, then living, on the other side, if she would. Which Tomb to be of Marble, with Portraitures of each in Plates of Brass, and Epitaphs; as also a little Chapel of Timber environing it, with an Altar, for Masses to be daily celebrated thereat, for the health of his Soul.  
Howbeit, shortly after this, resolving 
o Polyd. Virg. 468. ●. 10.  to attempt the strong City of Orleans, he marched 
p Polyd. Virg. 468. ●. 10.  thither; and laying Siege 
q Polyd. Virg. 468. ●. 10.  to it, continued there a great part of the Winter-season, the Inhabitants defending 
r Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  it with much resoultion. Being impatient therefore of his not obtaining it, he endeavoured 
s Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  to find out some fit place to assault it; but, to that end looking 
t Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  out of a Window, at the Sunrising, a Bullet from a Brass Gun smote 
u Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  the one side thereof, and breaking it into Shivers, so wounded 
x Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  him on the Face, that he died 
y Ibid. 469. n. 20, & 30.  within two days 
* Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  after, scil. 3 Nou. 7 H. 6. to the great grief of many; leaving Issue 
z Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  by Alianore his first Wife (Daughter of Thomas, and Sister and Coheir to Edmund Earl of Kent, as hath been already observed) one sole Daughter and Heir, called Alice 
a Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  then the Wife 
b Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 57  of Richard Nevil, Son to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland, by joan his second Wife.  
Which Richard had thenceforth the Title of Earl of Salisbury attributed to him, as in my Discourse of that Family I have specially manifested.  
But Richard de Montacute, younger Brother 
c Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉  to john late Earl of Salisbury, Father to this deceased Earl, being then alive, was found 
d Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉  to be his Heir-male: Who, having respite 
e Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉  for performing his Homage, obtained Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉  of certain Lands in Com. Berks. thereupon descended to him.  
And so concluding my Story of this Noble and Heroic Earl, all that I have farther to observe, is, That Alice his second Wife (Daughter 
g Claus 8 H. ●. m. 14.  of Thomas Chaucer Esq and Widow 
h Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 6. m. 6.  of Sir john Philipp● Knight) surviving him, obtained 
i Pat. 9 H. 6. p. 1. m. 29.  Licence about two years after to marry with William de la Pole Earl of Suffolk, and accordingly became his 
k Pat. 9 H. 6. p. 1. m. 29.  Wife.   

Montacute.  
OF this Family was also Sir Edward 
Edward.  de Montacute Knight, Brother to Simon de Montacute Bishop of Ely; to whom King Edward the Third, in 11 of his Reign, in consideration 
a Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12. pe● Inspex.  of his good Services done and to be done, and that 
b Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12. pe● Inspex.  he might the better support himself in the Degree of Knighthood, granted 
c Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12. pe● Inspex.  an Annuity of C l. per Annum, until he should make better Provision for him. In 21 E. 3. this Sir Edward de Montacute was 
d Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into France. And in 23 E. 3. doing his 
e Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 28.  Homage at Gant in Flanders, had Livery 
f Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 28.  of all that Purparty of those Lands which did descend to Alice his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Thomas of Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal of England. Moreover, in 29 E. 3. he was again 
g Rot. Vascon. 〈◊〉 E 3. m. 10.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue to William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury.  
Surviving her the said Alice, he held 
h Esc. 35 E. 3. p. 2. n. 7.  by the Courtesy of England, during his Life, the Manor of Wychingham, and other Lands: And having been summoned 
† Claus. de iisd ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament from the 16 to the 34 E. 3. inclusive, died in 35 E. 3. leaving Issue joan the Wife 
i Esc. 35 E. 3. p. 2. n. 7.  of William de Vfford (afterwards Earl of Suffolk) his next Heir, at that time 
k Esc. 35 E. 3. p. 2. n. 7.  xii years of age. Which joan, for her Purparty of the Lands descended to her from Alice her Mother, in 36 E. 3. had an Assignation 
l Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m. 15.  of the Castle and Manor of Framelyngham, and of the Manors of Soham, Hoo, Holyslee, Donyngworth, Cratefeld, Halvergate, and Suth-Walfham, in Com. Norff. & Suff. with the moiety 
m Ibid. m. ●1.  of two Pieces of Marish and Pasture in Halvergate, containing nine hundred and fourscore Acres.   

Boteler of Werington.  
OF this Name of Boteler, I come now to another family of Note (some of them being Barons of this Realm, as I shall show anon:) the first of which being called Robert, 
Robert.  assumed the same by reason of his Office, in regard he was Botler to Ranulph de Gernons Earl of Chester; as appeareth 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 891 a.  by the Words of his Charter, whereby he founded an Abbey for Monks of the Cistercian Order, at Pultune, in Com. Cestr. in Anno 1158. (4 H. 2.) which Abbey was afterwards translated to Del●cres in Com. Staff.  
Which Robert had Issue 
b Ibid.  Robert. 
Robert.  But from him I have seen no more, till King John's time, that William 
William.  le Butiller was certified 
c 〈…〉  to hold eight Knights Fees in Com. Lanc. in Capite of the King.  
To which William, succeeded another William; who, in 43 H. 3. was constituted 
d Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 13.  Sheriff of the County of Lancaster, and Governor 
e Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 13.  of the Castle there. This William, taking part 
f Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 2.  with the Rebellious Barons of that Age, made 
g Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 2.  his Peace in September, 49 H. 3. (which was soon after the Victory at Evesham.) Whereupon the Sheriff of Lancashire had command 
h Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 2.  to restore his Lands unto him, which had been seized for that Transgression. And, in 5 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
i Cart. 5 E. 1. n. 2.  for a Market on the Friday every Week, at his Manor of Werington, in Com. Lanc. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Andrew, and five days ensuing.  
Moreover, in 13 E. 1. he obtained another Grant 
k Cart. 13 E. 1. p. 2. n. 97.  for the change of that Market there to the Wednesday; and to have another Fair, to continue eight days, beginning on the Eve of St. Thomas the Martyr's Translation.  
In 22 E. 1. this William, upon 
l Rot. Vasc. 22 ●. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso, m. 8.  Summons of divers Great Men, to attend the King in June, to advise concerning the important Affairs of the State, was 
m Rot. Vasc. 22 ●. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso, m. 8.  one of that number; and thereupon had command 
n Ibid. m. 7.  to repair to Portsmouth upon the first of September following, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to fail with him into Gascoine Furthermore, in 23, 24, and 25 E. 1. he had Summons 
o Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm: and in 34 E. 1. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland.  
To whom succeeded john 
John.  le Botelet. Which john had the like Summons 
q Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament in 14 E. 2.  
In 44 E. 3. I find another Sir john 
john.  Boteler of Werington Knight, who was 
r Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine, and of the Retinue 
s Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 3.  to john Duke of Lancaster. But farther than this, in regard they never had any more Summons to Parliament, and consequently stood not in the Degree of Barons of this Realm, I shall not say.   

Boteler of Ireland.  
ANother Family there was of this Name, so assumed by reason of that great Office of Butler of Ireland, which some of them bo●e. These do derive their Descent from Theobald Walter, and Maude his Wife (Sister to the Famous Thomas Becket, sometime Archbishop of Canterbury.) But forasmuch as none of them have been Barons of this Realm till of late time, nor dignified with any other Title relating thereto, until Sir james Boteler Knight, Son and Heir to james Earl of Ormund (in Ireland) was created Earl of Wiltshire, in 27 H. 6. I cannot properly take notice of them.   

Scroop of Bolton.  
THough the first Summons to Parliament of any of this Family, was not till 8 E. 2. yet in regard that in 12 H. 2. upon the Aid then levied for Marrying the King's Daughter, Robert de Scrupe 
Robert.  certified 
a Lib. rub. tit. Glouc.  his Knight's Fees, I have ranked him amongst the Barons of that time, who, upon that occasion, were required to do the like; he then holding three in Com. Glouc. de veteri Feoffamento.  
To this Robert succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  written 
b Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Glouc.  Henry des Scrupes; who in 7 joh. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Glouc.  Lx Marks for his Relief. At that time also▪ I find mention of Simon 
Simon.  Escrope, in Com. Ebor. who gave 
d Rot. Pip. 7 Joh. Ebor.  half a Mark for Licence of Concord with the Daughter of Philip Escrope. But I return to Henry.  
This Henry, in 2 H. 3. upon the Collection of the first Scutage of that King's Reign, paid 
e Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Glouc.  six Marks for those three Knights Fees which he had by descent from (his Grandfather) Robert; and left Issue William, 
William.  who in 24 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
f Cart. 24 E. 1. n. 13.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn●Lands at East- Boulton Little- Boulton, Fencotes,, and Yarnewike, in Com. Ebor.  
To which William succeeded Henry; 
Henry.  who in 27 E. 1. procured the King's Licence 
g Cart. 27 E. 1. n. 28.  for a Market every Week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Croste, in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly, on the Eve and Day of St. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas.) And in 2 E. 2. was constituted 
h Pat. 2 E. 2. p. 2. m. 17.  one of the King's Justices of his Court of Common-pleas; in which Trust he continued 
i Fin. levat. de eodem Term.  till Octab. Trin. 10 E. 2. inclusive.  
In 4 E. 2. he was 
k Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and in 5 E. 2. had another Charter 
l Cart. 5 E. 2. n. 27.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Fencotes, East-Boulton, Little-Boulton, Fletham, and Pacham, in Com. Ebor. In 7 E. 2. having been employed 
m Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 13.  into Wales, upon the King's special Service, he obtained a third 
n Cart. 7 E. 2. n. 15.  Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Donnomu, Walbroun, Disford, and Ellerton upon Small, in Com. Ebor. And in 10 E. 2. being removed from his Office of Justice of the Common-Pleas, was 
* Claus. 10 E. ●. m. 28.  made Chief-Justice of the Court of King's-Bench.  
In 11 E. 2. he procured the King's 
o Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 8.  Licence for a Market every Week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Wendes●agh, in Com. Ebor. and a Fair, on the Eve and Day of the Holy Trinity; as also 
p Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 8.  Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands there.  
In 14 E. 2. he had a fourth Charter 
q Cart. 14 ●. 2. n. 17.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at West- Boulton, Wendeslagh-dale, and Sledmere, in Com. Ebor. and in 16 E. 2. obtained a Grant 
‖ Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 2.  in Fee of all the Lands in Caldwell, Uckerby, and Horneby, of Andrew de Hartla, then attainted.  
In 1 E. 3. he was again constituted 
r Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas, scil. in xv joh. Bapt. and so continued 
s Fin. levat. de eodem Term.  till xv Hill. 3 E. 3. And then being once more made 
† Claus. 3 E. 3. m. 7.  Chief-Justice of the King's-Bench, by reason of his great Services to King Edward the Second, and to Queen Isabel, he obtained a Grant 
* In Cod. Ms. D. Will. Howard de Naworth.  in Fee of the Manor of Whitgi●t, in Com. Ebor. in recompense of the Manors of Braken, Burgh- Waleys, and Newton- Waleys, part of the Possessions of Henry Ties, and Richard Waleys, which had been given to him by King Edward the Second, upon the Attainder of the said Henry and Richard, for their Adherence to Thomas Earl of Lancaster; and upon the reversing of that Attainder, were in 1 E. 3. restored.  
It is farther observable of this Henry, That he purchased 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  from Thomas the Son of Roald all his Lands in those Parts, which descended to him from Roald Constable to the Earls of Richmund, Ancestor to the said Thomas: And that in 7 E. 3. he was made 
‖ Pat. 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  Chief-Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas: Also that having been summoned 
u Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 8 E. 2. but not more, he departed 
x Esc. 10 E. 3. n. 47.  this Life in 10 E. 3. being seized 
y Esc. 10 E. 3. n. 47.  of the Manor of Hodeford, in Com. Midd. Little-Casterton, in Com. Hertf. Nappay, Little-Boulton, in Wendlesdale; Werneby, Herneby, Fletham, Fencotes, Ellerton upon Small, Boulton upon Small, Ukkerby, Bretanby, Caldewell, Croft, and Edelington, in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue 
z Esc. 10 E. 3. n. 47.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, sixteen years of age; as also two younger Sons, Stephen, and Richard. Which William, in 12 E. 3. attended 
† Rot. 〈◊〉. 12 E. 3. m. 7.  the King into Flanders: and in 15 E. 3. was 
a Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, being then a Knight, of the Retinue 
b Ibid. m. 2.  with Ralph Lord Nevil: but departed 
c Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 61.  this Life in 19 E. 3. being seized 
d Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 61.  of the Manors of Little- Casterton, in Com. Rotel. Pathorne, East- Boulton, West- Boulton, Ley●urne, Ellerton upon Small, Knottingley, Braythewell, Wermesworth, Waddeworth, Alverley, Arkesay, Benteley, and divers others, in Com. Ebor. Also of the Advowson of the Church of Medburne, in Com. Leic. of the Advowsons' of the Priory of Bradley, in Com. Leic. and of the Abbey of St. Agatha, near Richmund, in Com. Ebor. leaving Richard 
e Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 61.  his Brother and Heir eighteen years of age, and Cecelie his Wife surviving; who afterwards marrying 
f Claus. 2 ● E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 1.  to john de Clopton, had for her Dowry can Assignation 
g Claus. 2 ● E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 1.  of the Manors of East- Boulton, West- Boulton, Boulton-Kellok, Wendeslowe, Donnam, Caldewell, Wermeswor●h, Waddeworth, Alverley, Arkesay, Boutelay, and Edelington, in Com. Ebor.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  in 33 E. 3. was 
h Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  in the Wars of France, being then a Knight. So likewise in 
i Rot. Vasc.  40 E. 3. and of the Retinue 
k 〈…〉  with john Duke of Lancaster: And in 45 E. 3. (27 Martii) was constituted 
l Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  Treasurer of the King's Exchequer.  
In 46 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
m Rot. F●n. 4● E. 3. m. 1●.  of the Wardship of Milisent, and Elizabeth, the Daughters and Heirs of Robert de Tibetot: and in 50 E. 3. was constituted 
n Rot. Scoc. 5● E. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners for guarding of the West-Marches, toward Scotland.  
In 1 R. 2. he was Steward 
o Rot. Scoc. 1 R. 2. m. 1.  of the King's Household, and appointed 
p Rot. Scoc. 1 R. 2. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners to see all things reformed, which had been done contrary to the Articles of Truce betwixt the King and David de Bruys of Scotland.  
In 2 R. 2. he was constituted 
q Pat. 2 R. 2. p. 1. m. 24.  the King's Chancellor: and in 3 R. 2. one 
r Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 14.  of the Ambassadors to Treat touching a League of Amity with john Duke of Britanny; and the same year procured the King's Licence 
s Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 1. m. 43.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Boulton, in Wencelaw-dale. At which time he gave 
t Ibid. & part. ●. m. 17.  to the Canons of St. Agatha's, juxta Richmund, the Manor of Brompton super Small, in Com. Ebor.  
In 4 R. 2. he was again constituted 
u Rot. Scoc. 4R. ●. m. 3.  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches; and in 5 R. 2. again made 
x Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  Chancellor, as also Keeper of the Great Seal, in Parliament; having 
y T. Wal●. 301. n. 10.  not his Fellow (of his Degree) in the whole Realm, for Prudence and Integrity, saith Walfingham.  
In 6 R. 2. being then a Banneret, he was appointed 
z Rot. Scoc. 6 R. 2. m. 6.  one of the King's Commissioners to treat with Robert de Bruys of Scotland, for a Truce betwixt both Realms; and in 7 R. 2. again constituted 
a Rot. Scoc. 7 R. 2. p. 2. m. 5.  one of the Wardens of the West-Marches.  
In 8 R. 2. he was once more constituted 
b Rot. Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 3.  a Commissioner to treat with the same Robert de Bruis for Peace. And in 10 R. 2. the Great Lords being prevalent 
† H. Knight. 2685. n. 60. & 2686. & 2687. n. 30.  in the Parliament then held, he was one 
* H. Knight. 2685. n. 60. & 2686. & 2687. n. 30.  of those thirteen who were then elected to hear and determine of all things, from the time of King Edward the Third's Reign, till that instant; likewise touching the Expense of the King, and his Officers; and in short, to have the whole Sway in the Government.  
In 13 R. 2. after 
c Pat. 13 R. ●. p. 3. m. 8.  a long Suit in the Court-Military, betwixt this Richard Lord Scroop, and Sir Robert Grosvenour Knight, before Thomas Duke of Gloucester, than Constable of Eng●and, touching the bearing of Azure, a Bend Or, for his Arms, the Sentence 
d Pat. 13 R. ●. p. 3. m. 8.  was pronounced for this Richard; and a former Sentence, in favour of the ●ame Sir Robert Grosvenour, for bearing the same Arms, with a Bordure Or, declared void; by reason that such Differences were not deemed sufficient betwixt Strangers, and of one Realm; but intended merely for such as are of near Alliance, by Consanguinity.  
In 14 R. 2. he was constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 14 R. ●. m. 2.  one of the King's Commissioners to treat of Peace with certain Commissioners from France, and Ireland, for observance of that Truce which had been formerly made betwixt this and those Realms. And in 18 R. 2. was one 
f Rot. Scoc. 18 R. a. m. 6.  of the Ambassadors sent to treat of Peace with the Scots.  
Thus much as to his Temporal Employments: And now being grown in years, I shall take notice of his Works of Piety. In 16 R. 2. he obtained Licence 
g Pat. 16 R. 2. p. 3. m. 11.  to bestow an Annual Rent of C l. issuing out of his Lordships of Brignale, Caldwell, Clyf super Tese, Thorntor- steward, Bra●ene, Sle●mere, Disford, and Middleton ●Quernhowe, in Com. Ebor. for the Maintenance of ten more Canons-Regular (over and above the then usual number) in the Abbey of St. Ag●tha's juxta Rich●und; as also of two Canons-Secular, to pray for the good Estate of him the said Richard, and his Heirs; and for their Souls, after their departure hence: And the same year obtained Licence 
h 〈…〉  to found a Chantry within his Castle of Boulton, of six Priests; whereof one to be Warden, to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the good Estate of Richard the Second, than King of England, and his Heirs; and to endow the same Chantry with an yearly Rent of xliii l. vi s. viij d. viz. xxxiii l. vi s. viij d. to be paid out of the Manor of Pishobury, in Com. Hertf. and ten Pounds yearly out of the Manor of Coveney, in Com. Cantabr.  
Moreover, he obtained Licence 
i Pat. 1 H. 4. ● 8. m. 2. pet I ●spex.  to make the Parochial Church of Wenslawe, Collegiate, for a Warden, and as many Priests as he should think fit: As also to find one Priest in the Chapel of St. Anne, at Bolton; and another in the Chapel of St. Oswald, in Bol●on, to celebrate Divine Service daily therein, according to the appointment of him the said Richard. And having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso  to Parliament from 44 E. 3. till 3 H. 4. inclusive, by his 
l Arundel, vol. 1. 201 ●.  Testament, bearing da●e at Pysho, 2 Aug. Anno 1401. (2 H. 4.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the before-specified Abbey of St. Agatha juxta Richmund; giving to every Parish-Priest, Anniversary, or Chantry-P●iest, in any of the Parish-Churches of Richmund shire, coming to, and celebrating at his Obits, two s. To Roger his Son and Heir he bequeathed a Pair of Pater-nosters of Coral: To Stephen his other Son, his second Sword: To Milisent his Daughter, a Cup, with Cover, gilt: To Margaret the Wife of his Son Roger, a gilt Cup, with Cover: To Sir Stephen le Scrope his Kinsman, a gilt Cup, with Cover: To Richard his other Son (Archbishop of York) his best Cup: And to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh his Kinsman, his best Spice-plate of Silver. And afterwards, scil. 30 Maii, 4 H. 4. departed 
m Esc 4 H. 4. n. 3.  this Life, leaving Roger 
Roger.  his Son 
n Esc 4 H. 4. n. 3.  and Heir thirty years of age.  
Of Stephen (one of his younger Sons beforementioned) I find, That he was Lord of Ben●eley; and that by his Testament 
* Arundel, vol. 2. f. 40 ●. , bearing date 6 jan. Anno 1405. (6 H. 4.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of St. Agatha, near Richmund, by the Tomb of his Father: also that he gave to Milisent his Wife (Daughter 
† Pasch. Fines ● H. 4. Wiltes.  and Heir to Robert Tibetot) two Basins and Ewers of Silver: and to Stephen his Son and Heir, two Basins and Ewers of Silver; likewise a long Sword which was King Edward's, and given him by his Father: As also to Elizabeth his Daughter, for her Marriage, CCC Marks, But I return to Roger.  
This Roger married 
o Pat. 4 R. 2. p▪ 1. m. 25.  Margaret one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Robert Lord Tiptoft; but died not long after: wherefore, by his Testament 
p Arundel, vol. 1. f. 204 a.  bearing date at Baltou, 23 Sept. Anno 1403. (4 H. 4.) bequeathing his Body to be buried in the beforementioned Abbey of St. Agatha, near Richmund, he gave to Richard his Son and Heir his Pair of Pater-nosters of Coral, with a Jewel of Gold, which had been his Fathers; as also a Cross of Gold, which he usually carried with him. Besides these, he likewise gave him a Por●fore and a Missal, according to the use of York, which also were his Father's; upon condition that they should ever remain to the Heirs-male of his Family. And by a Codicil annexed to this his Testament, appointed, That in case Richard the Son and Heir of Richard Lord Grey of Wil●on and Shirland, should not consummate the Matrimony made betwixt Maude his Daughter and him, when he should accomplish the age of xiv years, that then his Executors should make the best advantage of the Marriage of the said Richard, and of his Lands, in regard he had his Wardship. And having been summoned 
q Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 5 H. 4. and no more, departed 
r Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 25.  this Life upon Monday next after the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, the same year, being then seized 
s Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 25.  of the Manor of Hameldon, in Com. Buck. Caldewell, Cros●e, Bolton upon Small, Uckerby, Ellerton super Small, Fletham, Great-Fe●cotes, Est-Bolton, West-Bolton, Bretanby, jolaby, W●nstawe, Sutton- Hongrave, Disford, with the moiety of the Manors of Rydmere, and Preston, all in Com. Ebor. And jointly with Margaret his Wife, of 〈◊〉, and Wymen●ham, in Com. Leic. as also 
* Esc. 8 H. 4. n. 49.  of the Manor of La●gar, in Com. Nott. leaving Richard 
t Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 25.  his Son and Heir ten years of age.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  in 3 H. 5. was by Indenture 
u 〈…〉  retained to serve the King in the Duchy of quyens, with sixteen Men at Arms, and xlv Archers: and in 7 H. 5. attended 
x Rot. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 6.  the King in that Expedition then made into France; but lived not long after. For, having by his Testament 
y March 390 b. , bearing date at Rouen, 24 jan. the same year, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of St. Agatha, in Richmundshire, he gave to that House Ten pounds in Gold: appointing, That there should be provided five Priests, five Clerks, and three poor Men; each Priest to have xii Marks, each Clerk six Marks, and each Poor Man two Marks, until such time as his Executors should obtain Licence from the King, and from the Pope, to found a College for the Priests and Clerks, and for the Poor Men abovementioned, in such place as his Executors should think best: and after such Licence had, That his Executors should endow the same, so as every Priest might have perpetually Ten pounds, and every Clerk Three Pounds, and three Servants each of them Forty shillings. Also, That his Executors should at their Cost build and furnish the same College.  
Moreover, That the Church in that College be Dedicated to the Honour of the Annunciation of our Lady. Also, That his Executors should distribute C l. in Money to poor People▪ where they should think most needful, for the health of his Soul. Besides all this, he thereby bequeathed to the Fabric of York- Minster Ten pounds: And to the four Orders of Fries in York, and Richmund, to pray for his Soul, so much as his Executors should think fit.  
Furthermore▪ he willed, That if the King should be good to his Executors in favour of this his Will, that he should be forgiven half the Gold which he owed him for his Wages upon Pawns.  
To his Kinsman, Mr. Marmaduke Lumley, he gave a Cup of Silver, called The Co●●table Bowl, on condition, That when the College should be finished, it might make a Chalice for the House. To the Dake of Clarence he bequeathed Forty pounds, whom he constituted one of his Executors, together with the said Marmaduke Lumley Clerk.  
After which, he departed 
z Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 27.  this Life upon the Feast-day of the Decollation of St. john B●ptist, 8 H. 5. being then seized 
a Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 27.  of the Manors of 〈◊〉, in Com. Buck. 〈◊〉, in Com. Hertf. as also of the Manors of West Bolton, Preston, We●slowe, Hernby, Caldwell, Laiburne, Cro●t, 〈…〉 super small;, the Hamlets of Wbuwell, and Horne●y, in Clifeland; and moiety of the Manor of 〈◊〉, all in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
† 〈…〉.  to Ralph Nevil, the first Earl of Westmoreland of that Name, Henry his Son 
b 〈…〉.  and Heir, three years of age.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 13 H. 6. though then in Minority, accompanied 
c 〈…〉.  john Lord Scroop of 〈◊〉 in his Embassy to the Great Master of the Order of St. john of H●erusalem: And in 18 H. 6. making proof 
d Claus. 18 H 6. m. 13.  of his Age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Claus. 18 H 6. m. 13.  of his Lands.  
This Henry having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisd. an●. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23 till 33 H. 6. inclusive departed 
g 〈…〉.  this Life upon the fourteenth day of January, 37 H. 6. being then seized 
h 〈…〉.  of the Manors of Sondon, in Com. Bedf. Eston, in Com. Linc. Hemeld●n, in Com. Buck. Coveney, and Wen●worth, in Com. Cantabr Burton- magna. upon Yore, West-Bolton, Redmere, Preston, Wencelag●, W●burne, Hornby, Burton in Bishopdale, Thornton-Styward, Stayntan juxta Waloorne, jolsy, and two parts of the Castle and Manor of Est- Bolton, all in Com. Ebor. Likewise of a certain Message called Scropes-Inn, in the City of London. Also of the fourth part of the Manor of Medburne; of the Manor of Edmundthorpe, and Patronage of the Priory or Hermitage of Bradley, in Com. Leic. and of the Manors of Langar, in Com. Nott. and Casterton, in Com. Rutl. leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
† Ms. in Officio Arm. D. 3 f. 30b.  to john Lord Scroop of Masham and Upsale, john his Son and Heir 
i Esc. ut supra. , being at that time twenty two years of age. Whose Homage being respited 
k Rot. Fin. 37 H. 6. m. 8. , he had thereupon Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 37 H. 6. m. 8.  of his Lands; saving 
m Rot. Fin. 37 H. 6. m. 8.  to Elizabeth his Mother her reasonable Dower.  
In 2 E. 4. this john 
john.  Lord Scrope of Bolton attended 
n Stow's 〈◊〉. in eod. ann.  the King into the North, where he laid Siege to divers Castles in Com. Northumbr. then held by the Lancastrians.  
In 3 E. 4. upon the death of Margaret his Grandmother, he had Livery 
o Pat. 3 E. 4. p. 1. m. 19  of those Lands which she held in Dower. And in 5 E. 4. was constituted 
p Rot. Scoc. 5 E. 4. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners, to treat with the like Commissioners from Scotland, touching some Injuries done by the Subjects of that Realm, contrary to the form of the Trace heretofore made: And before the end of that year was again 
q Ibid. m 7.  one of the Commissioners appointed to meet with the Ambassadors of Scotland, at Newcastle upon Tine, to treat concerning another Truce.  
In 11 E. 4. he was 
r Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso, m. 1.  one of the Lords in Parliament who then swore to be faithful to Prince Edward, eldest Son to King Edward the Fourth. And in 13 E. 4. was constituted 
s Rot. Scoc. 1● E. 4. m. 15.  one of the Commissioners who were to meet with the Commissioners ●rom the King of Scotland, at Alnwicke, upon the twentieth of September, to treat touching certain Grievances, and Complaints of Injuries done by the Subjects of that Kingdom. And the next ensuing year, one 
t Rot. Scoc. 14 E. 4. m. 9  of the Commissioners from King Edward, sent to ratify the Peace and Truce made betwixt both Realms.  
In which year also he was retained by Indenture 
u Ex autogr. penès 〈◊〉. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with xx Men at Arms, and CC Archers.  
It seems 
x Pat. 15 E. ●. p. 2. m. 2●. pe● 〈◊〉 , that after the Isle of Man was granted to Thomas Lord Stanley, Steward of the Household to King Edward the Fourth, this john Lord Scroop still bore the Arms thereof: Therefore in 15 E. 4. by an Order 
y Pat. 15 E. ●. p. 2. m. 2●. pe● 〈◊〉  of the Sovereign and Knights Companions of the Garter, it was decreed, That notwithstanding his Claim (for prevention of variance, and consequently prejudice to the King's Service, in France and Normandy, or any where else beyond the Seas) he should relinquish those Arms, till the King's Return into England; saving unto him and his Heirs their Right, in case it should be found they had any.  
In 22 E. 4. this john Lord Scroop was 
z Stow's Chron. in ann. eod.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland (Richard Duke of Gloucester being then General of the Army) and marched 
a Stow's Chron. in ann. eod.  in the Forward, which was commanded by the Earl of Northumberland. And in 2 R. 3. obtained a Grant 
b Pat. 2 R. 3. p. 2.  to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Manors of Bovy- Tracy, in Com Devon. Trewyne, and Esternaynou, in Com. Cornub. as also of the Reversion of the Lordship of Martok, in Com. Somerset. Before the end of which year, he was made Constable 
c Ibid. m. 18.  of the Castle at Exeter.  
In 9 H. 7. upon 
d Polyd. Virg. 60●. n. 40. & 603. n. 10.  that Invasion of the Scots, and Siege of Norham-Castle, he was one of those Northern-Lords which joined 
e Polyd. Virg. 60●. n. 40. & 603. n. 10.  with all his Power with Thomas Earl of Surrey, for the encountering them; and upon their Retreat into Scotland, pursued them: but for want of Provisions, could not 
f Polyd. Virg. 60●. n. 40. & 603. n. 10.  stay to effect any thing worthy of note.  
After which, drawing on towards his death, by his Testament 
g Horn, qu. 26. , bearing date at Est- Harling, 3 julii, Anno 1494. (9 H. 7.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of St. Agatha, in Com. Ebor. in case he should depart this Life in Com. Ebor. but if in Norfolk, then in the Blackfriars at Thetford. To Anne his Wife he gave all his Goods South of Trent. To Henry his Son and Heir, all his Furniture at Bolton-Castle. To Ralph his Brother, his little Bible at Bolton: and to Robert his other Brother, his Chamlet-Gown. And died 
h Esc. 9 H. 7.  upon the twelfth of the same Month of july, being then seized 
† Esc. 9 H. 7.  of the Manors of Caldwell, Brygnall, Ukkerby, Ellerton, Aynderby, Askarth, Beraper, Kerperby, West-Bolton, and the Castle there; Thoresby, Redmer, Preston, Wenslow, Hornby, Thornton- Steward, Asker, Fencotes, Burton super Yore, Sutton, and Howgrave, in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue, by joan his Wife, Daughter 
* Ms. in 〈…〉.  of William Lord Fitz-Hugh, Henry his Son and Heir, at that time a Knight, and thirty years of age.  
This Henry, so succeeding him in his Honour, married two Wives; first, 
‖ 〈…〉.  Elizabeth Daughter to Henry Earl of Northumberland; by whom he had Issue Henry his Son and Heir; and secondly, Alice, sole Daughter 
† 〈…〉.  and Heir to Thomas Lord Scrope of upsal, on whom he begot a Daughter, called Elizabeth, married 
* 〈…〉  to Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 22 H. 7. had a special Livery 
i Pat. 22 H. 7. p. 3.  of his Lands: and in 5 H. 8. upon that Invasion of the Scots, marched 
k Stow's Chron. in eod. anno.  against them, with Thomas Earl of Surrey, the Lords Clifford, Conyers, and other of the Northern-Nobility, who gave them Battle 
l Stow's Chron. in eod. anno.  at Floddon, where King james the Fourth lost 
m Stow's Chron. in eod. anno.  his Life.  
In 22 H. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscribed 
n Herb. p. 360.  that notable Letter to the Pope, whereby they represented to his Holiness, That in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that Cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine, he must not expect that his Supremacy would be long owned here. And having married 
† Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Mabel Daughter of Thomas Lord Dacres, left Issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir, and ... a younger Son, seated at Ham●ldon, in Com. Buck. as also four Daughters; Anne, married to john Vavasour of Haselwood, in Com. Ebor. Esq, joan, to john Lord Lumley; Elizabeth, to Sir Bryan Stapleton of Carleton, in Com. Ebor. Knight; and Anne, to Thomas Rither of ●ither, in Com. Ebor. Esq Which john, in 25 H. 8. had Livery 
o Pat. 25 H. p. 2.  of his Lands: But in 28 H. 8. he joined 
p Ibid. 416.  with Robert Ask, and those of Yorkshire, in that Insurrection called The Pilgrimage of Grace, occasioned by the Dissolution of the Religious Houses. And having married 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B▪  Catherine, the eldest of the four Daughters of Henry Earl of Cumberland, left Issue Henry his Son and Heir, as also three other Sons, George, Edward, and Thomas; and four Daughters, viz. Margaret, married to Sir john Constable of Burton- Constable, in Com. Ebor. Knight; Elizabeth, to Thomas Pudsey of Bolton in Craven, Esq, Alianore, to Richard Tempest of Braswell, Esq and Catherine.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 5 Eliz. was constituted 
q Pat. 5 Elix. p. 1.  Governor of the Castle at Carlisle, and Warden of the West Marches, toward Scotland: and in 12 Eliz. upon 
r Cambd. E liz. p. 16●  that Insurrection of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, joined with the Earl of Cumberland, in the Fortifying 
s Cambd. E liz. p. 16●  of Carlisle: and in 13 Eliz. upon that Incursion 
t Ibid. p. 177.  of the Scots, when the Earl of Sussex, in vindication of that wrong, invaded 
u Ibid. p. 177.  them by the way of Tividale, entered on the West-part, and wasted 
x Ibid. p. 177.  Anandale; and soon after assisted him in demolishing 
y Ibid. p. 177.  the Castles of Heris, and Caerlaveroc: Which so terrified 
z Ibid. 188.  those of that Nation, that Huntley Duke of Chastel●-Herald, and Argyle, signed 
a Ibid. 188.  a Writing, and sent it to them, signifying, That they would thenceforth be quiet, and not abet those who were Enemies to the English.  
After this, being one of the Knight's 
b Ibid. 〈◊〉.  Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Warden 
c Ibid. 〈◊〉.  of the West-Marches, he departed 
d Ex cod. Ms. in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 FF. f. 310 a.  this Life in Anno 1592. (34 Eliz.) leaving Issue 
e Camd Eliz. ut supra.  by Margaret his Wife, Daughter to Henry Earl of Surrey (and Sister to Thomas 
Thomas.  Duke of Norfolk) Thomas his Son and Heir, and Henry: And by Alianore his Second Wife, Daughter to Edward Lord North, a Daughter called Mary, married to William Bows of Stre●lam, in the Bishopric of Durham.  
Which Thomas took to Wife Philadelpha Daughter of Henry Lord Hunsdon; and left Issue Emanuel, 
Emanuel.  who was made 
f 〈…〉  Lord Precedent of the King's Council in the North, 6 Febr. 16 jac. and 
g Pat. 3 Cat. 1 p. 24.  Earl of Sunderland, 19 junii, 3 Car. 1. And having married 
h Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth Daughter of john Earl of Rutland, died without any lawful Issue.   

Scroop of Masham.  
OF this Family also was Geffrey le Scrope; 
Geffrey.  who in 5 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
a Cart. 5 E. 2. n. 36.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Coverham, Caldbergh, and Aglethorpe, in Com. Ebor. And in 11 E. 2. the like Charter 
b Cart. 11 E. 2 n. 61.  for Free-warren in his Lands at Carleton, in Kesteven, in Com. Linc. as 
c Ibid. n. 62.  also in those at Little- Benton, and Halywell, in Com. Northumbr. granted to him and Ivetta his Wife. Likewise, a Confirmation 
† Pat. 11 E. 2 p. 2.  of the Manor of Eltham- Mandevil, with all those Hereditaments in the County of Kent, which had been part of the Possessions of William de Vesci of Kildare, and were granted to him by Sir Gilbert de Aton Knight. Moreover he obtained Licence 
d Pat. 11 E. 2 p. 2. m. 27.  the same year to make a Castle of his House at Clifton upon Yore, in Com. Ebor. as also for Free-warren 
* Cart 11 E. 7 n. 70.  in all his Demesn-Lands at ●li●●on upon Yore, and Yarnewik, in Com. Ebor▪ together with those at Whalton, in Com. Northumb●. And in 15 E. 2. procured another Charter 
e Cart. 15 E. 2. n. 30.  for a Market every Week, upon the Friday, at Burton- Constable, in Com. Ebor. as also for one Fair every year, upon the Eve and Day of St. Mary Magdalen. And in 17 E. 2. was constituted 
* Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 20.  Chief Justice of the King's-Bench-Court. Shortly after which, viz. in 20 E. 2. upon the Attainder 
f Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 12.  of Roger Lord Clifford, he had a Grant 
g Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 12.  of the Castle and Honour of Skypton in Craven: And in 1 E. 3. upon Testimony 
h Pat. 1 E 3. p. 1. m. 22.  of the Prelates, Earls, and Barons in Parliament, That he had behaved himself Loyally to the late King Edward the Second, and since, he obtained a special Pardon 
i Pat. 1 E 3. p. 1. m. 22.  for the Cause of that Displeasure which the King had conceived towards him; and was again 
† Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  made Chief-Justice of the King's-Bench.  
After which, in 2 E. 3. he procured another Charter 
k Cart. 2 E. 3. n. 27. , for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at M●ssham, Belle●●y, Gertheston, Hunton, Silton, Thirne, Aglethorpe, Ups●le, Thornebergh, and ●ilvington, in Com Ebor. Muskham, in Com. Nott. as also for one Market every Week, upon the Wednesday, at Massham; and two Fairs yearly; one on the Eve and Day of St. Barnabas the Apostle, and the other on the Eve and Day of the Assumption of our Lady: And grew in such favour, that in 4 E. 3. b●ing again 
* Claus. 4 b. 3. m. 13.  made Chief-Justice of the King's Bench, the King gave 
l Ca●t. 4 E. 3. n. 16.  him the Inheritance of the Manor of E●●ham●g Mandevile, to hold by the Services accustomed: and in 6 E. 3. made 
† Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 13.  him again Chief-Justice of the same Bench: But being the next year following sent 
* Claus. ● E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  beyond Sea upon the King's Affairs, he quitted 
‖ Claus. ● E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  his Justiceship of that Court. And, in 8 E. 3. obtained a Grant 
† Claus. 8 E. 3. m. 34.  of the Sum of C Marks, to be received out of the Temporalties of the Bishop of Durham, in recompense of those Horses which he had lost in the Wars of France, and Sco●●and, by his Service. After which, viz. the next ensuing year, he was constituted 
n Rot: Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 7.  one of the Commissioners then sent to treat and conclude with Sir Andrew de Murref (a Knight of Scotland) on the behalf of himself and his Adherents, touching the Differences betwixt the People of both Realms. And in 10 E. 3. had a Grant 
o Cart. to E. 3. n. 12.  from the King, to himself and his Heirs, of the Manors of Boudon, and Harebourgh, in Com. Laic. to hold in Fee-farm; paying yearly to the Exchequer vi l. vi s. seven d.  
In 11 E. 3. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners then sent to acquaint those Noblemen, and others, who were to march into Scotland, with the King's Pleasure concerning their Service and stay there: And in 12 E. 3. was in 
q Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 7.  that Expedition with the King, then made into Flanders; having special Licence 
r Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 7.  to transport a certain Quantity of Wool, with Provision of Victual, from Kingston upon Hull, to the Parts beyond-Sea, for the better Support of himself and his Retinue in that Service. At which time he was 
s Pat. 36 E. 3. p 2. m. 24. per Inspex.  at the Treaty of Arras, for Peace betwixt both Crowns (viz. of England, and France.) And, before the end of that year, in 
t Ibid.  Scotland, upon the like Treaty. In 13 E. 3. he was again 
u Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 3.  in Flanders: So likewise in 
x R●t. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 10.  14 E. 3. And having been advanced to the Style and Dignity of a Banneret, with CC Marks per Annum given 
† Claus. 30 H. 6. m. 21.  him for the Support of that Honour, departed 
y Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 35.  this Life in the same thirteenth year of King Edward the Third's Reign, being then seized 
z Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 35.  of the Manor of Carleton (in K●●teven) in Com. Linc. Neyland, in the Borders of Essex and Suff. Whalton, Newham, and the moiety of Halywell, in Com. Northumbr. Muskham, in Com. Nott. Cotesele, West-Boulton, and divers other Lordships in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue by Ivetta his Wife 
* Ex coll. T. Talbot. , Daughter of William Rosse of Igmanthorpe, Henry his Son and Heir, twenty five years of age; and john, a younger Son, who married 
† Plac. coram R. T. Mich. 15 R. 2. Rot. 23. Bedf.  Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Coheirs to David de Strabolgi, Earl of Athol.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 15 E. 3. was 
a Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland; and, in consideration 
b Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  of his Father's Services, both here, and in Foreign Parts, obtained 
c Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  the Benefit of the Wardship of his own Lands: Whereupon, doing his Homage, he had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 26.  of them; and the next ensuing year attended 
e Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 13.  the King in that Expedition which he then made into France. In 19 E. 3. he was again 
f Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  in those Wars of France: and, in 
g T: Wals. 157. n. 40.  20 E. 3. with other of the Northern Barons, gave Battle to David King of Scots, near Durham; in which the whole Army of those bold Invaders being routed, the King himself was taken 
h T: Wals. 157. n. 40.  Prisoner.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year he marched again 
i Rot. Scoc. ●1 E. 3. m. 2.  into Scotland, being in the company 
k Rot. Scoc. ●1 E. 3. m. 2.  of Ralph Lord Nevil: and in 22 E. 3. was 
l Rot. Scoc. 22 E. 3. m. 6.  again in the Scottish-Wars.  
In 26 E. 3. he was constituted 
m Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners in the County of York, for arraying all the Horse and Foot in those Parts, for defence of the Seacoasts against the French, then threatening an Invasion: And in 27 E. 3. again commissioned 
n Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 3. m. 2.  with some others, to meet with certain of the Nobles of Scotland, at Newcastle upon Tine, to treat concerning the Enlargement of their King, than Prisoner in England; and for a final Peace betwixt both Realms. Furthermore, in 28 E. 3. he was again constituted 
o Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners then sent to treat for the delivery of that King, according to certain Articles then drawn: And, in 29 E. 3. again 
p Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 10.  in the Wars of France. But the King of Scots being not at that time set at Liberty, in 30 E. 3. this Henry was again 
q Rot. Scoc. 30 E. 3. m. 6.  employed, with other Commissioners, to treat farther thereupon; as also touching a final Peace. And, in 33 E. 3. was 
r Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m. 16.  in that Expedition then made into Gasco●ne.  
In 35 E. 3. he was constituted 
s Rot. Vascon. 35 E. 3. m. 16.  Warden of the County of Ghisnes, as also of the Parts about Calais, and M●rke: and in 36 E. 3. again 
t Rot. Franc. 36 E. 3. m. 15.  in the Parts of Gascoine.  
In 37 E. 3. he was made Governor 
u Rot. Franc. 37 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  and Supervisor for all the King's Castles and Forts of Mark, Calais, Sandgate, Colyne, Wale, and Hoye; as also of the Castle and County of Ghis●es: So likewise in 
x Rot. Vascon: 38 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  38 E. 3. And in 40 E. 3. had his Commission 
y Rot. Franc. 40 E. 3. m. 9  for Governor and Supervisor of all the Forts, Towns, and Castles of Merke, Calais, Sandgate, Colyne, Hams, Wale, Hoye, and of the Castle at Ghisnes, renewed.  
In 43 E. 3. he was again 
z Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 9  in the Wars of France: and in 44 E. 3. constituted 
a Rot. Scoc. 44 E. 3. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners for guarding the West and East-Marches, toward Scotland.  
Moreover, in 46 E. 3. he was employed 
b Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 20.  in the King's Service at Sea. And in 49 E. 3. joined in Commission 
c Rot. Scoc. 49 E. 3. m. 2.  (with some others) for settling all things amiss, contrary to the Truce made betwixt King Edward, and David de Bruis of Scotland, which had been formerly concluded by Robert de Bruis.  
Furthermore, in 2 R. 2. being then a Banneret 
d Rot. 〈◊〉. 2 R. 2. m. 21. , he was sent Ambassador 
e Rot. 〈◊〉. 2 R. 2. m. 21.  with others, to treat with Charles King of Navarre, for a League betwixt the King of England and him. But after this, I have not seen any more of him, till his death, which happened 
f Esc. 16 R. 2. n. 28.  ult. julii, 15 R. 2. he being then seized 
g Esc. 16 R. 2. n. 28.  of the Manor of Cray- Paulin, in Com. Cantii Boudon,; and Haverbergh, in Com. Leic. Thorpe- Constantine, in Com. Staff. Carberton, in Kesteven, near Ancaster; with its Members; and Castle- Carleton, in Com. Linc. Neyland, and Fi●bide, in Com. Essex Hay. in Therfeild, in Com. Hertf. Whalton, and Newham, in Com. Northumbr. Suthwell, in Com. Nott. Burton- Constable, Huntone, Sko●●on, Bertheston, Bellerby, Coverham, Massham, Clyston, Bernyngham, ... berry juxta Gylling, Aynderby. Furneux, Upsale, Faxflete, Hadenby, Ecclesale, and Holin●ale, in Com. Ebor. leaving Stephen 
h Esc. 16 R. 2. n. 28.  his Son and Heir xl years of age; and William, a younger Son, of whom I shall speak at large by and by.  
Which Stephen 
Stephen.  being a Martial-man betimes, in 45 E. 3. was 
i Rot. Franc. 45 E. 3. m. 12.  in the King's Service at Sea. Again 
† Rot. Franc. 46 E 3. m. 20.  in 46 E. 3. being then a Knight, he was of the Retinue with Henry his Father. Likewise in 
k Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3. m. 17.  47 E. 3. in that Expedition then made into Flanders, of the Retinue 
l Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3. m. 17.  with john Duke of Lancaster. And in 51 E. 3. took 
m Claus. 51 E. 3. m. 18.  to Wife Margery, the Widow of john, Son of Sir William de Huntingfeld Knight. Moreover, in 1 R. 2. he was summoned 
n Claus. de eodem anno; in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; and afterwards: and in 15 R. 2. obtained the King's Licence 
o Cart. 15 R. 2. n. 19  for a Market every Week, upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Masham, in Com. Ebor. as also for two Fairs; one to begin two days before the Feast of St. Bartholomew, and for that day; the other, two days before the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, and on that day. Likewise 
p Cart. 15 R. 2. n. 19  for Free-warren in Masseham, Bellerby, Gartheston, Hunton, Silton, Thirie, Agletho●pe, Upsale, Thornburgh, and Kylvington, in Com. Ebor. Muskham, in Com. Nott. Fi●hide, Willinghale- Do, and Willinghale- Spain, in Com. Essex. and Paulin's- Craye, in Com. Cantii. And in 16 R. 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 16 R. 2. m. 22.  of his Lands.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 19 R. 2. he was 
r Rot. Franc. 19 R. 2. m. 20.  in the Wars of France; and in 20 R. 2. constituted 
s 〈◊〉. 20 R. 2. p. 1. m. 20.  Justice of Munster, Lemster, and Uriell, in the Realm of Ireland.  
In 2 H. 4. he was joined 
t Ex autogr. pe●ès Cler. Pell.  with Sir Richard de Grace Knight, in the Governourship of the Castle of Rokesborough, in Scotland, for the term of three years, beginning on the fourth of September. But before the end of that year, being of the Retinue 
u Pat 2 H. 4. p. 3. m. 5.  with Thomas Plantagenet (the King's Son) than Lieutenant 
x Pat 2 H. 4. p. 3. m. 5.  of Ireland, he attended 
y Pat 2 H. 4. p. 3. m. 5.  him thither; and in 4 H. 4. upon the return of the said Thomas into England, was left 
z 〈…〉  his Deputy there. This is all I can say of him, other than that he had Summons 
a Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 16 R. 2. till 7 H. 4. and that he departed 
b Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 52.  this Life 25 jan. the same year, being then seized 
c Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 52.  of the Manor of Paulin's Cray, and Fishyde, in Com. Essex Hay,. in Therfeld, and Such- Muskham, in Com. Nott. Whalton, Newham, and Halywell, in Com. Northumbr. Thorpe- Constantine, in Com. Staff. Boudon- magna, in Com. Leic. Carleton in Kesteven, Bernoldby in Waltham, castle- Carlton in Lindesey, Framton in Biker; as also of the Manor of Pinchebek, called Bussel's Wade, in Com. Linc. and of the Manors of Burton- Constable, Hunt●n, Gertheston, Bellerby, Coverham, with its Members, in Aclethorp, Caleb●rgh, and Melmorby; Massham, with its Members in Fotherbie, Helaugh, Sutton, Ellington, and leighton's: also of the Manors of Clifton, Walloes', Berningham, Broghton- leech, Anderby- Furnes Upsale,; with its Members in Thornbergh, ●ilvington, Caldecote, and Sadberghe: of the Manor of Silton; as also of Driffeld, with its Members in Driffeld- parva, ●illingthorpe, Beswike, Brigham, and ●illum; of the Manor of Faxfle●e, with its Members, in Such- Cave North- Cave, Santon,, and He●home; of the Manor of Eccleshale, with its Members, in Sheffeild, and Aldewerk: and of the Manors of Over- Sadbury, Bretteby, Haldenby, and Holmhale, all in Com. Ebor. leaving 
d Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 52.  Issue Sir Henry le Scrope 
Henry.  Knight, his Son and Heir, thirty years of age: Who doing his Homage, soon after had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 7 H. 4. m. 22.  of his Lands; Margery his Mother surviving, who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
f Claus. 7 H. m. 23.  of the Manors of Driffeld, and Faxfle●e, with their respective Members; and two parts of the Manor of Ecclesa●e, in Com. Ebor. Also of the Manors of Paulyns- Cr●ye, in Com. Cantii; Fis●yde, in Com. Essex. the Advowson of the Church of Boudon, in Com. Leic. the third part of the Manor of North- Muskham in Com. Nott., the third part of the Manor of Carleton in Kesteven, and Manor of Bernoldby, in Com. Linc. Likewise of ten Marks yearly Rend, payable out of divers Lands in North- Dalton; and Twenty Pounds yearly Rend out of the Fee-farm of Kingston super Hull.  
But I return to Henry.  
This Henry, in 22 R. 2. being then a Knight 
g Claus. 2 ● R. 2. p. 1. m. 3. , married 
h Claus. 2 ● R. 2. p. 1. m. 3.  Philippe, Daughter to Guy, Son of Sir Guy de Brien Knight, and one of the Cousins and Heirs to the same Sir Guy: and in 6 H. 4. obtained a Grant 
i Pat. 6 H. 4. p. 2. m 7.  from the King of the Manors of Threske, and Ha●yngham, in Com. Ebor. part of the Possessions of Thomas Mowbray Earl marshal, and Notingh. attainted; to hold for term of his Life (all this being in his Father's Life-time.) In 7 H. 4. he was employed 
k Rot. Franc. 7 H. 4. m. 2.  in that Embassy to Isabella Queen of Denmark; and Eric King of Denmark, to treat concerning the Dowry of Philippe the Daughter of King Henry, then married to that King of Denmark; and for a League betwixt both Crowns.  
In 8 H. 4. he buried 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the before-specified Philippe his Wife (Daughter of Sir Guy Brien) she departing 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  this Life 19 Nou. Anno 1406. (8 H. 4.) being then seized 
n Esc. 8 H. 4 n. 54.  in her Demesn, as of Fee, in the Manors of Somerton- Earl, Kingesdon, Dunhed, Stoke, Shokerwyk, and Batheneston, in Com. Somerset. and of the Manors of Cheltesfeild, Est-Hall, Asche, and Faukeham, in Kent; leaving Elizabeth the Wife of Robert Lovel, her Sister 
o Esc. 8 H. 4 n. 54.  and Heir, xxiv years of age.  
In 11 H. 4. this Henry Lord Scroop was made Treasurer 
p T. Wals. 42● n. 10.  of the King's Exchequer; and the next ensuing year married 
q Rot. Fin. 1. H. 4. m. 7.  to his second Wife, the Lady joan, Duchess of Yo●ke (one of the Sisters and Heirs of Edmund Holland Earl of Kent) whereupon he had an Assignation 
r Rot. Fin. 1. H. 4. m. 7.  of her Purparty of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In which year also, the King, considering 
s Pat. 12 H. 4 p. 1. m. 7.  his great Abilities, as also the necessity of his Presence in Parliament and Councils, assigned 
t Pat. 12 H. 4 p. 1. m. 7.  unto him, for the time of his stay at Westminster, or London, the Towns of Hamstede, and Hendon, in Com. Midd. for Lodging and Entertainment of his Servants and Horses.  
Nor had he less esteem from King Henry the Fifth, as it seems; for, in the first year of his Reign he constituted 
u Rot. Franc. 1 H 5. m. 10.  him one of his Ambassadors to treat of Peace with the French. But this great Trust he shamefully abused: for being a Person in whom the King had 
x T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  so great a confidence, that nothing of Private or Public Concernment was done without him; his gravity of Countenance, modesty in his Deportment, and Religious Discourse, being 
y T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  always such, that whatsoever he advised, was held as an Oracle; upon this his Solemn Embassy into France (which none was thought 
z T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  so fit to manage as himself) he treated privily with the King's Enemies (being in his Heart totally theirs) and conspired 
a T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  the King's Destruction, upon promise 
b T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  of Reward from the French: His Confederates in this Design being Richard Earl of Cambridge (Brother to the Duke of York) and 
c T. Wals. p. 435. & n. 10, 20, & 30.  Sir Thomas Grey, a Northern Knight. But before this mischievous Plot could be effected (which was 
d Lel coll. vol. 1. p. 701.  to have killed the King, and all his Brethren, ere he went to Sea; five Ships being ready at 〈◊〉, to waft the King over into France) it was discovered 
e T. Walls ●t supra. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. ●. 51. 〈…〉 . Whereupon he had a speedy Trial 
f T. Walls ●t supra. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. ●. 51. 〈…〉  for it at Suthampton; and being found guilty, there lost 
g T. Walls ●t supra. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. ●. 51. 〈…〉  his Head.  
His Arraignment and Conviction was 
h 〈…〉  5 Aug. 3 H. 5. before Thomas Duke of Clarence, and other his Peers: and the Lordships whereof he died seized, these; viz. 
i 〈…〉  Masham, with its Members; Coverham, Bu●ton- Constable, Clifton, Aynderby, with the Stepyll, Hun●on, Garston, and Bellerby; Silton, Upsale, and Driffel●, all in Com. Ebor. leaving no 
k Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 11.  Issue. Whereupon, those of Masham, Clifton, Watl●wes, Thirne, Nostrefeld, Burton- Constable, Huntone, Garst●ne, Bellerby, Coverham, Aynderby, with the Stepyll; Berningeham, and Newesome were by the King bestowed 
l Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 2. m. 26.  on Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh, to hold for his Life.  
This last-mentioned Henry had Summons 
m Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 8 H. 4. to 2 H. 5.  
To whom succeeded Sir john 
John.  Scroop Knight, his Brother 
n Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 11.  and next Heir. Which john, upon the death of Stephen his Brother, Archdeacon 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Richmund (in 2 H. 6.) doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 2 H. 6. m. 10.  of his Lands: And, immediately thereupon, by the Assent 
q Ibid. m. 6.  of the Lords in Parliament, obtained a Grant 
r Ibid. m. 6.  from the King, of the whole Farms and Rents of all those Lordships which came to the Crown by the Attainder of Henry Lord Scroop (his Brother) to hold for four years.  
This Sir john Scroop wrote himself of 
s Claus. de eodem. ann. in dorso.  Massham, and Upsale, (where he had two eminent Seats) and in 4 H. 6. was first Summoned 
t Claus. de eodem. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament. In 6 H. 6. having obtained Licence 
u Rot. Franc. 6 H 6. m. 2.  from the King, he traveled beyond-Sea. And in 9 H. 6. was one of the Ambassadors 
x Rot. Scoc. 9 H. ●. m. 11. , sent to treat with others from Scotland, touching Satisfaction for such Injuries as had been committed by the Subjects of either Realm, against each other, contrary to the Tenor of the Truce formerly made betwixt both Kings. Whereupon he grew into such esteem with the King, as that, the next ensuing year, (26 Febr.) he was advanced 
y Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  to that Great Office of Treasurer of the King's Exchequer. After which, I have not seen any more of him, till 29 H. 6. that, by his Testament 
z Waldby, ●. ●21.  bearing date 1 julii, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in a new Tomb, made for himself and the Lady Elizabeth his Wife, in the Chapel of St. Stephen, commonly called Scropes-Chappel, within the Cathedral Church of St. Peter at York; appointing, That at his Funeral his Corpse should be carried by his Sons and Servants (being then at his House) to the same Chapel; twenty four Poor Men, clothed in White Gowns and Hoods, each of them having a new Set of Wooden Beads, proceeding before it: and that those Poor Men should stand, sit, or kneel in the Isle before the entrance to that Chapel, saying their Prayers, as well at the Dirige, as at the Mass; each of them for his pains having Sixpence. He also willed, That his Corpse, thus brought into that Chapel, should be laid upon that Tomb, and covered with a Black Woollen Cloth, with a large Cross of White Linen upon it: as also, That two fair Candlesticks of Silver, gilt, with his Arms upon them, (which he lately had given to the High-Altar) should be placed upon his Tomb; each of them having a Taper of four pounds' weight in Wax, burning, for the whole time of his Exequys. To the Altar in St. Mary's Abbey at York, he gave by this his Testament a Jewel, with a Bone of St. Margaret, and Forty shillings for ringing their Bells at his Funeral.  
To Elizabeth his Wife he bequeathed all the Furniture in his Mansion-House at York; and constituted her, together with john his Son and Heir, Master William le Scrope his Brother, and Thomas his younger Son, his Executors. Moreover, by a certain Codicil annexed to this his Testament, dated 18 Martii, Anno 1453. he bequeathed to Alianore his Daughter, during his own Life, Twenty Marks; and after his Decease, Forty Marks, to be paid out of his Manor of Driffeild. To john the Son and Heir of Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton, he bequeathed one great Brouch of Gold, of two Angels, fashioned like a Man's Heart.  
And whereas john his Son, nominated one of his Executors, was then departed this Life; he did, in stead of him, appoint Sir john Bermingham, Treasurer of Yorke-Minster, and Mr. john Martial, one of the Residentiaries there, to be joined with his other Executors. Farther declaring, That if, before his death, Thomas his Son should marry the Daughter of the Lord Greystoke, that then his Exequys should be performed in all points with as much Solemnity as his Testament expresseth. To which Thomas he also bequeathed his Parliament-Robe, giving Collen his Servant Ten pounds for his part, and Robert Cowrtby his Servant Five pounds for his part thereof.  
After which, he departed 
a Esc. ●4 H. 6. n. 14.  this Life 15 Nou. 34 H. 6. being then seized 
b Esc. ●4 H. 6. n. 14.  of the Manors of Qualton, and Newham, in Com. Northumbr. Paulins-Cray, in Com. Cantii; Bernoldby, and Carlton, in Com. Linc. Neyland, in Com. Suff. Boudon,- magna, and Haverbergh, in Com. Leic. Boxstede, in Com. Essex. South-Muskham, and Carlton, in Com. Nott. Ecclesale, Driffeld, with its Members; Upsale, with its Members; Over- Burton-Constable,, and Garston, in Com. Ebor. leaving Thomas 
c Esc. ●4 H. 6. n. 14.  his Son and Heir xxvi years of age.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 34 H. 6. m. 10.  of his Lands; and, in 37 H. 6. obtained Licence 
e Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 2. m. 12.  to found a Chantry for two Priests, at the Altar of St. Stephen, in the Cathedral Church of York (but without mention for whom specially to pray) and upon the death of his Mother, in 6 E. 4. had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 6 E 4. m. 12.  of the Lands which she held in Dower, his Homage being respited 
g Rot. Fin. 6 E 4. m. 12.  And having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 38 H. 6. until 12 E. 4. departed 
i Lib. 〈◊〉 p. 846.  this Life in 15 E. 4. leaving Thomas 
k Lib. 〈◊〉 p. 846.  his Son and Heir xv years of age; and three other Sons, Henry, Ralph, and Geffrey: as also three Daughters, viz. 
† Ex autogr. penès T. Talbot.  Alice, married to Thomas Strangways Esq, Mary, to Sir Christopher Danby Knight; and Elizabeth, to ... Fitz-Ra●dol.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  having also been summoned 
l Clau●. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 22 E. 4. until 7 H. 7. inclusive, died shortly after, leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
* Manwaring, qu. 19  of john Nevil Marquis Mountagu (and one of the Cousins 
‖ Claus. ● H. 8. ●n dorso, m. 10.  and Heirs to joan Lady Ingoldesthorp) one sole Daughter 
m Esc. 18 H. 8. , his Heir, called Alice, married 
n Esc. 18 H. 8.  to Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton. Which Elizabeth surviving him, afterward became the Wife 
† Manwa●ing, ut supra.  of Sir Henry Wentworth Knight: and by her Testament 
* Manwa●ing, qu. 19 , bearing date 7 Martii, 9 H. 8. bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Blackfriars, in London, by her said Husband Thomas Lord Scroop of Upsale and Massham. Appointing, That five Trentals of Masses should be sung and said for her Soul, at the place of her Burial, and for her Husband's Soul; as also for the Soul of Alice their Daughter: Likewise, for the Soul of Henry Wentworth, and for the Soul of john Marques Moun●agu her Father, the Lady Isabella, his Wife, her Mother, and for all Christian Souls. Father directing, That her Executors should lay a Stone over her Grave, with three Images, the one of her Lord and Husband, another of herself, and the third of her said Daughter; with their Arms thereon, and an Inscription making mention whom they were; and this, to the value of Ten pounds. Likewise, That they should make a Tomb over Sir Henry Wentworth Knight, her late Husband, lying buried in Newsom-Abby, in Com. Linc. to the value of Twenty pound Sterling. Also, That they should cause another Tomb to be made at Bisham-Abby, in Com. Berks. to the value of Twenty Pounds, for the Marquis Mountagu her Father, and his Lady her Mother, who lay there Interred. And bequeathed unto Mary, a base Daughter to Thomas Grey Marquis Dorset, her Bed, wherein the said Lord Marques had wont to lie. She also gave to the Lady Lucy, her Sister, a Primer and a Psalter, which she had of the Gift of King Henry the Seventh's Mother.  
Of the three Brothers of this last-mentioned Thomas Lord Scroop, it appears, That Henry 
Henry.  was summoned 
‖ 〈…〉  to Parliament in 3 H. 8. And, that Ralph, who by the death of his Brother Henry without Issue, enjoying the Honour, had Summons 
o Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 6 H. 8. Likewise, That by his Testament 
p Ex autogr. penès T. Talbot. , bearing date 6 Aug. Anno 1515. (7 H. 8.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried before our Lady of Pity, in the Abbey of Riebaulx, in Com. Ebor. and that he gave unto the Monks of that Covent Twenty Pounds. As also, that he departed this Life soon after, without Issue: for the Probate thereof bears date upon the eighteenth of March than next ensuing; leaving Geffrey his Brother and Heir, at that time a Clerk. Which Geffrey, enjoying also the Title 
q Ex autogr. penès T. Talbot.  of Lord Scrope of upsal, died 
r Esc. 18 H. 8.  without Issue, in 9 H. 8. Whereupon 
s Ex autogr. 〈◊〉 praef. ●. T.  his three Sisters (Alice, Mary, and Elizabeth) beforementioned became his next Heirs.   

Scroop Earl of Wiltshire.  
I Come now to William, 
Willia●.  a younger Son to Henry Lord Scrope of Masha● (and Brother 
a Plac co● Rege, 21 ● n. 14  of Stephen.) In 6 R. 2. this William, being then a Knight, was made Seneschal 
b Rot. Vas● 6 R 2. m.  of the Duchy of Aquitane: and in 7 R. 2. had a special Assignation 
c Pat. 7 R p. ●. m. 2●  for certain Moneys payable out of the Ports of London, Kingston super Hull, jernemuth, Ipswich, Newcastle upon Tine, and Suthampton, for the Support of himself, his Men of Arms, and Archers, with other of his Retinue in those Parts. In 9 R. 2. he was constituted Governor 
d Rot. Fra 9 R. 2. m. 2●  of the Town and Castle of Chirburgh: and in 12 R. 2. of 
‖ Pat. 12 R● p. 2. m. 15.  Quenesburgh-Castle. Shortly after which, having done 
† Pat. 13 2. p. 2. 18.  some great Injury to the Bishop of Durham, and his Servants, within that County Palatine; as an Atonement for the same, he offered 
* Pat. 13 2. p. 2. 18.  a Jewel of Five hundred pounds' price, at St. Cuthbert's Shrine.  
It is said, That this William was a Person of a very malevolent and wicked disposition 
e T. Wal ●85. : but so far had he gained upon the Affections of King Richard, that in 16 of his Reign he made him Vice-Chamberlain 
f T. Wal ●85.  of his Houshod; about which time he purchased 
g T. Wal ●85.  the Isle of Man from William de Mou●acute Earl of Salisbury, with 
* Lel. ●ol vol. 1. ●. 191.  the Crown; it being a Right 
† Lel. ●ol vol. 1. ●. 191.  belonging to the Lord of that Island, to be called King, and to be Crowned with a Regal Crown. And, in 17 R. 2. being retained 
‖ Orig. 17 2. Rot. Wilts.  to serve the King during his Life, for the Fee of CC l. per Annum, he had a Grant 
* Orig. 17 2. Rot. Wilts.  of the Town, Castle, and Bertone of Marlebergh, to hold for Life, in lieu thereof. Likewise, in 18 R. 2. he was again by Indenture 
h Ex autogr. penès Clori● Pell.  retained to serve that King in his Wars beyond the Seas, with Thirty Men at Arms, Forty Archers on Horseback, and Ten Archers on Foot. In 19 R. 2. being made Lord Chamberlain 
i Rot. Fra 19 R. 2. m. 19  of the King's Household, he was one of the Ambassadors sent 
k Rot. Fra 19 R. 2. m. 19  to contract a Marriage for King Richard, with Isabella eldest Daughter to Charles the Sixth, King of France.  
In 20 R. 2. he was again made Governor 
l Pat. 20 R. p. 3. m. 3.  of Quenesburgh-Castle, for Life; as also of 
m Ibid. p. 1. m. 25.  the Castle of Beaumarys: and, in 21 R. 2. Chamberlain 
n Pat. 21 R. p. 1. m. ●0.  of Ireland. Whereupon he also had a Grant 
* Pat. 21 R. p. 2. m. 21.  of the Castle of Bamburgh, with the Fee-Farm of that Town, for Life.  
Soon after which, upon the Confiscation of the Estates of those Great Lords, who pretended to be Reformers of what was amiss in the Government, he obtained a Grant 
o Pat. 21 R. p. 1. m. 15.  to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Bernard-Castle, in the Bishopric of Durham▪ as also of the Manors of Middilton, and Gaynesford, part of the Possessions of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: and being thereupon advanced 
p Cart. 21 R. ● m. 12. n. 19  to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Wiltshire, by Letters Patents, bearing date 29 Septemb. [the Title of Earl of Salisbury, which is the Principal Town of that County, being at that time in William de Mo●tacute] obtained a Grant 
q Pat. 21 R. 2 p. 1. m. 12.  of the Manors of Welkhampstowe, and Lowehalle, in Com. Essex. with all the Hamlets thereto belonging; likewise 
r Ibid. p. 2● m. 21.  of Paynescastell, with the whole Territory of Elbylond, Colnem, Albrede, Elvel, Royll, and 〈◊〉, with their Appurtenances, in Wales; with their Commotes, Manors, and Lands pertaining thereto; all which were part of the Possessions of the said Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, then attainted. Shortly after which, he was constituted 
s Ibid. m. 9  Justice of Chester, North-Wales, and Flynt: And had a Grant 
t Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 3. m. 7.  of the Office of Surveyor of all the Forests within the Principality of Chester: as also of the Lordships of Bromefeild, Yale, Chirkland, and Oswestre: Likewise, of the Hundred of the Eleven Towns; and of the Lordships of Shrawardyn, Keynardesley, and Eggerley, late Richard Earl of Arundel's, attainted; to hold for Life: Also another Grant 
u Orig. 21 R. 2 Rot. 75, & 76. , to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Lordship of Bernard-Castle, in the Bishopric of Durham; with the Manors of Midleton, and Gaynesford, in Com. Ebor. and of 
x Ibid. Rot. 15. Salop.  the Castle of Dal●ley, with the Chase called Welington-Hay, in Com. Salop. (part of the Possessions of Richard Earl of Arundel, then attainted) to hold for the space of twenty years.  
Moreover, before the end of that year, in order to that Expedition which the King soon after made into Ireland, he was by Indenture 
* Ex autogr. penès T. Comitem Elgin.  retained to serve him in that Journey, for half a year, with Forty Men at Arms, and an hundred Archers on Horseback; and to be Shipped to and fro at the King's Charge: Whereupon he received a Quarters Pay in hand, for himself and his Retinue: and, in 22 R. 2. was made 
y Rot. Franc. 22 R. 2. m. 6.  Captain of the Castle of Calais, for the term of fifteen years; as also Constable of the Castle at Guisnes, for ten years. Likewise 
z Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 1.  Constable of the Castle of Knaresburgh, and Warden of the Forest, with the Park there, late part of the Possessions of john Duke of Lancaster, to hold till such time as Henry of Lancaster, Duke of Hereford, should by Law recover them out of the King's hands: and lastly, Treasurer 
a Orig. 22 R. 2. Rot. 4.  of the King's Exchequer.  
But, as his rise to this Wealth, and advancement to Greatness and Honour, was quick and hasty; so was his Fall as sudden and unexpected: For before 
b T. Wals. p. 395. n. 10, & 20. , the revolution of one year, hearing 
c T. Wals. p. 395. n. 10, & 20.  that the Duke of Lancaster was upon the Sea, and ready to Land; being 
d T. Wals. p. 395. n. 10, & 20.  one of the Chief of Counsel to that unfortunate King, Richard the Second, he advised 
e T. Wals. p. 395. n. 10, & 20. , That they should remove from London to St. Alban, and there raise Forces to resist the Duke: Which being endeavoured 
f Ibid.  accordingly, those who came in to him thither, bearing 
g Ibid.  a fair respect to the Duke, resolved 
h Ibid.  to do him no harm. Whereupon, (with some other) discerning a dangerous Cloud approaching, he forthwith fled 
i Ibid.  to the Castle of Bristol: But within a short space the Duke Landing 
k Ibid. n. 30.  at Ravenspur in Yorkshire, carried all before him; and pursuing 
l Ibid. n. 30.  these Fugitives, took 
m Ibid. n. 30.  them at Bristol; where, though some escaped Death, this Earl had no favour, being there Beheaded 
n Ibid. n. 30.  the next day after; and attainted 
o Mich. Rec. 1 H. 7. Rot. 60.  in Parliament, 1 H. 4.   

Turnham.  
IN the time of King Henry the Second, Robert de Turnham, 
Robert.  having large Possessions in Kent, founded 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 270 a. n. 50.  the Priory of Cumbwell, in that County, for Canons-Regular, of St. Augustine's Order: and left Issue two Sons; viz. 
b Ibid.  Robert, and Stephen.  
Which last mentioned Robert 
Robert.  being with King Richard the First, in that famous Expedition of his to the Holy-Land, had the Command 
c R. Hou. 〈◊〉 b.  of the one half of those Galleys which compassed the Isle of Cyprus; and, upon the taking 
d Ibid. 394 a. n. 30.  of it, with the Emperor thereof, Prisoner, was joined 
e Ibid. 394 a. n. 30.  with Richard de Camvill in the Government of that Place. Moreover, upon 
f Ibid. 395 a. n. 30.  the death of the same Richard (who going without the King's leave to the Siege of Acon, there died) being the sole 
g Ibid. 395 a. n. 30.  Governor thereof, he raised a considerable Power; and giving Battle 
h Ibid. 395 a. n. 30.  to the new Emperor, conquered him, and hanged 
i Ibid. 395 a. n. 30.  him on a Gallows. After which, in 4 R. 1. upon that Accord 
k Ibid. 412 b. n. 20.  made betwixt the Emperor of Almain, and King Richard, whereby the King was to be set at liberty from that Restraint, wherein he had been kept since his Surprisal in his Return from the Holy Land; this Robert de Turnham (being an intimate 
l Ibid. 412 b. n. 20.  Servant to King Richard) was sent 
m Ibid. 412 b. n. 20.  into England, with the King's Harness: and, by reason of his notable Services performed in that Journey, upon Collection 
n Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. sub tit. Scutag. de Kent.  of the Scutage levied in 6 R. 1. for payment of King Richard's Ransom, had a special Discharge 
o Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. sub tit. Scutag. de Kent.  for what did thereupon wax due from him.  
In this year he 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Sur●.  executed the Sheriff's Office for the County of Surrey, the one half thereof: So likewise for 
q Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Sur●.  the two next ensuing years; in the last of which, he was acquitted 
r Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Ebor.  from the third Scutage of Normandy.  
In 9 R. 1. there happening a great Controversy 
s R. Hou. 446 b. n. 40▪ 50. & 447 a.  between this Robert, and Philip then Bishop of Durham, touching the Lordship of Cliff; viz. Whether he had a real Right in the Inheritance thereof, or held it only as Tenant to the Bishop, it came to a Trial 
t R. Hou. 446 b. n. 40▪ 50. & 447 a.  at York, before Hugh Bardulf, Roger Harundell, and Geffrey Haget, at that time Justices-Itinerant; where, by a Jury of Twelve Men, it was found, that he had 
u R. Hou. 446 b. n. 40▪ 50. & 447 a.  a clear Title thereto, in right of joan 
* Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 597 b. n. 20.  his Wife, Daughter of William Fossard.  
In 9 and 10 R. 1. he was Sheriff 
x Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. 〈◊〉.  again for Surrey: and upon 
y R. Hoved. 450 b. n. 10.  the death of King Richard (which happened in the last of those years) delivered 
z R. Hoved. 450 b. n. 10.  up the Castle of Chinon in France (where King Richard's Treasure lay) to john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) as also 
a R. Hoved. 450 b. n. 10.  the Castle of Samwre, and many other. And in 1 joh. obtained the Grant 
b Cart. antiq. II. n. 5.  of two more days to be added to the Fair which had anciently been kept at his Manor of Doncaster, in Com. Ebor. upon the Eve and Day of St. james the Apostle.  
In 2 joh. he was one of the Barons then present 
c R. Hou. 461 b. n. 30, & 40.  at Lincoln, when William King of Scots did Homage to King john: and in 5 joh. constituted 
d Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●61.  the King's Lieutenant of Poictou. In 9 joh. he gave 
e Rot Pip. 9 Joh. Ebo●.  the King a Thousand Marks for the Wardship and Marriage of the Heirs of Robert de Meisnill; and again executed the Office of Sheriff 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. 〈◊〉.  for the County of Surrey, from the first year of that King's Reign, till the ninth, inclusive.  
And having given 
g Monast. Ang vol. 2. 638 b. n. 50. Et 639 a. n. 50.  his whole Lordship of Begeham, in Kent, for the building of an Abbey there, whereunto the Canons of Brokeley, and Otteham were translated 
h Monast. Ang vol. 2. 638 b. n. 50. Et 639 a. n. 50.  he conferred 
i Monast. Ang vol. 2. 638 b. n. 50. Et 639 a. n. 50.  on them all his Lands in Brokeley, and divers other places: and in 10 joh. gave 
k Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Kent.  two Horses of price to the King, for his Confirmation 
l Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. Kent.  of such Grants as had been made by himself and others, to those Canons.  
In 13 joh. upon Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, he paid 
m Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Ebot.  xxxi l. x s. for those thirty Knights Fees and an half, which did belong to the beforementioned William Fossard: and departed 
n M. Westm. in anno 1211.  this Life the same year. Shortly after which, upon the account 
o Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. sub tit. Comp. terr. R. Turnham.  of the Lands of joan his Wife, Daughter 
p Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. sub tit. Comp. terr. R. Turnham.  of the same William Fossard, the yearly Value of them appeared to be Four hundred and eleven Pounds nine Shillings and two Pence: The Issue which he left, being one sole Daughter, called 
q Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Ebo●.  Isabella; for whom (id est, with liberty 
r Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Ebo●.  to marry her, and to possess the Lands of her Inheritance) Peter de Mauley 
s Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Ebo●.  gave a Fine to the King of Seven thousand Marks.  
¶ I come now to Stephen de Turnham, 
Stephen.  Brother of this last-mentioned Robert.  
This Stephen ratified 
t Monast. Ang. vol 2. 270 a. n. 50. & 270 b. n. 30.  his Father's Grants to the Canons of Cumbwell: and for 
u Monast. Ang. vol 2. 270 a. n. 50. & 270 b. n. 30.  the health of the Souls of King Henry the Second, King Richard the First, his own Soul, and the Soul of Edeline his Wife, gave 
x Monast. Ang. vol 2. 270 a. n. 50. & 270 b. n. 30.  unto them certain Lands in Moriene, Turnham, Brichull, and divers other Places; Robert his Brother being 
y Monast. Ang. vol 2. 270 a. n. 50. & 270 b. n. 30.  one of the Witnesses thereto.  
In 33 H. 2. this Stephen, being Seneschal 
z M. Paris. 150. n. 10.  of Anjou, observing 
a M. Paris. 150. n. 10.  that the King of France had won four Castles in those Parts, belonging to the King of England, and thereupon marched to Maine, with purpose to gain it by Assault; set fire 
b M. Paris. 150. n. 10.  on its Suburbs: by which means he Flames getting over the Walls, well-near consumed 
c M. Paris. 150. n. 10.  that whole City.  
In 9 and 10 R. 1. he executed 
f Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉. ann. 〈◊〉.  the Sheriff's Office for Wiltshire; and then gave 
g Rot Pip. 10 R. 1. Kent.  CCC Marks to the King, for the Wardship of the Lands and Heir of Robert de Leeburne, and Benefit of his Marriage.  
In 1 joh. he obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 1 Joh. 〈◊〉  for Free-warren in all his Lands out of the King's Forests; and was Sheriff 
i Rot. Pip. 1 〈…〉  of Lincolnshire for the fourth part of that year.  
In 6 joh. with Edeline his Wife, he had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of the Manor of Fealleburg, in Com. Sutht. which was of the Inheritance 
l 〈…〉  of Damietta her Mother, then deceased: but departed 
m Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Sur●.  this Life before the sixteenth of that King's Reign; for than did the same Edeline his Widow give 
n Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Sur●.  Lx Marks, and one Palfrey, for liberty to marry with whom she should like best. And in 3 H. 3. Thomas de Banelingham, and Maud his Wife, Adam de Bending, and Alice his Wife, Roger de Leiburne, and Alianore his Wife, and Ralph de Fay, with Beatrix his Wife, in consideration 
o Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 9  of a Fine which they had given to King john, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 9  of the Lands in Ertinton, in Com. Surr. whereof this Stephen died seized, which by Inheritance belonged to them.   

Strange.  
IT is said 
a 〈…〉 , That at a jousts held in the Peke of Derbyshire, at Castle- Peverell, (of which I have already taken notice, in my Discourse of the Family of Fitz-Warine) where, amongst divers other Persons of Note, Oweyn Prince of Wales, and a Son of the King of Scots, were present; there were also two Sons of the Duke of Bre●aigne; and that the younger of them, being named Guy, 
●uy.  was called Guy le Strange; from whom the several Families of the Stranges did descend.  
Admitting this for truth, as 'tis very like, I shall proceed with what I have seen of this Name, from the light of Records; concluding, that Guy, Hamon, and john, who possessed 
b Rot. Pip. H. 2. Salop  Lands in Com. Salop. about the beginning of King Henry the Second Reign, were Sons to the first-mentioned Guy.  
To this younger Guy 
Guy.  and his Heirs, King Henry the Second having given 
c 〈…〉  the Lordships of Weston, and Alvithele (in Com. Salop.) to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee: He was in 6 H. 2. made Sheriff 
d 〈…〉  of Shropshire; and so continued 
e 〈…〉  till the eleventh of that King's Reign, inclusive: And, in 12 H. 2. upon 
f 〈…〉  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
g 〈…〉 , That he held Alvideley, by half a Knights Fee. In 17 H. 2. he was again 
h 〈…〉  Sheriff of the same County; and so continued 
i 〈…〉  till 25 of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
In 6 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, he paid 
k 〈…〉  Thirty shillings: but died shortly after; for in 1 joh. Richard de Wapenburi and Thomas Noel accounted 
l 〈…〉  Three Marks for the Fees he held, upon the Collection of the first Scutage of that King: leaving Issue 
m 〈…〉  Ralph.  
Which Ralph 
Ralph.  gave 
n 〈…〉  the Patronage of the Chapel of Cnukyn to the Canons of Hagtumon, and founded 
o 〈…〉  the Hospital at Bruggenorth: but died 
p 〈…〉  Issueless; whereupon his three Sisters became his Heirs, viz. 
q 〈…〉  Margaret the Wife of Thomas noel; joan, married to Richard de Wapenburi; and ... to Griffin Son of jervord. Which Margaret afterwards became the Wife 
r 〈…〉  of Thomas de Blancminster; and held half a Knight's Fee in Alvithele, and Weston.  
I now come to Hamon le Strange 
Hamon.  (the other Brother:) but all I can say of him, is, That he gave 
s 〈…〉  his whole Part of the Common-Woods in Wombrugge (in Com. Salop.) to the Canons of that House: and that, in 1 joh he paid 
t 〈…〉  a Fine of Lx Marks to the King, for the Manor of Wrcewurdine, which Meurchus de Powys formerly had; to hold until he should have an equivalent exchange for it, or a Confirmation of those Lands which that King gave him when he was Earl of Moreton.  
Contemporary with Guy and Hamon, was also john le Strange 
john 1.  (Brother 
u 〈…〉  of Hamon.) In 11 joh. this john possessed 
x 〈…〉  the Lordships of Nesse, and Chesewurdine, in Com. Salop. which he had by the Gift 
y 〈…〉  of King Henry the Second: And, in 12 H. 2. upon 
z 〈…〉  the Assessment of that Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
a 〈…〉 , That he held them of the King, by the Service of one Knights Fee and an half. In 5 joh. he gave 
b 〈…〉  Lx Marks to the King for the Custody of the Manor of Wrocwurdine, which Hamon le Strange his Brother formerly had, to enjoy until the King's Return into England; and disposal thereof otherwife.  
In 15 joh. he was made 
c 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle of Carracove, in Wales: And in 18 joh. Sheriff 
d 〈…〉  of the Counties of Salop. and Staff.  
In 3 H. 3. he obtained the King's Precept 
e 〈…〉  to the Sheriff of Shropshire, for Aid to rebuild part of his Castle at ●nokyn, and to repair the rest of it. And, having bestowed 
f 〈…〉  divers Assarts and Woods on the Canons of Wombrugge, departed 
g 〈…〉  this Life shortly after, leaving john his Son and Heir; to whom, in 10 H. 3. the King pardoned 
h 〈…〉  a Debt, which he owed for the Farm of Wrocwurdine.  
This second john 
john 2.  was a Person of Great Note in his time. In 16 joh. he was 
i 〈…〉  in the Wars of Poictou (his Father then living.) And in 15 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
† 〈…〉  of the Inheritance of the Manor nor of Wrocworthin, for the yearly Rent of viij l. to be paid to the King, his Heirs, and Successors.  
In 21 H. 3. he was made Sheriff 
k Rot. Pip. 21 H. ● Salop. & Staff.  of the Counties of Salop. and Staff. as also Governor 
* Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 13.  of the Castles of Salop and Bruges: and so continued 
l Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Salop. Staff.  till 32 of that King's Reign, inclusive.  
In 26 H. 3. he was Governor 
m Pat. 26 H. 3. m. 11.  of Mohaut Castle, in Com. Flint: and being likewise Governor 
n Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Castles of Salop, Brugges, and Ellesmere, in 32 H. 3. delivered 
o Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 10.  up his Charge of them, being then to go on Pilgrimage to Pontiniac.  
In 35 H. 3. he was sent 
p Claus. 35 H. 3. m. 13.  (together with William de odingsell's) to Kery, and Kedewy, in the Marches of Wales; to see if the Ways betwixt the Woods of Owen ap Meredic, and Owen ap Howell, were of sufficient breadth for the security of Passengers: and, in case they should be so found, then to prohibit the Inhabitants of Montgomerie to make any Waste in them, or in any other Woods of the Freeholders' there, under the pretence of bettering those Ways.  
In 44 H. 3. the Welsh having done 
q Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  much mischief in the Marches, contrary to the Truce made with them, Command 
r Claus. 44 H. 3. m. 17.  was given to this john (being then one of the Barons-Marchers) to repair speedily thither, with all his Strength, and there to reside, for the Security of those Parts: And in 47 H. 3. upon 
s Claus. 47● H. ● in dorso, m. 15.  the farther Incursions of that People, had Summons 
t Claus. 47● H. ● in dorso, m. 15.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Hereford on the third day after the Epiphany. Soon after which, together with john his Son, he received Summons 
u Ibid.  to be at Ludlow, alike fitted with Horse and Arms, upon the Octaves of the Purification of our Lady.  
This john gave 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 146 a. n. 50.  the Church of Hulme to the Canons of Lilshull, for the health of his Soul, and for the Soul of Amice his Wife; William his Brother being a Witness 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 146 a. n. 50.  to the Grant. To the Canons of Haghmon he gave 
c Ibid. 47 a. n. 40.  the Church of Ruton: and to 
d Ibid n. 60.  the Hospital of Blancminster (now called Whitchurch) then annexed 
e Ibid n. 60.  to the Abbey of Haghmon, the whole Town of Wynelecote, for Relief of the Poor, coming to the Gate there: and departed this Life in 53 H. 3. Whereupon john 
john 3.  his Son and Heir, doing 
f Rot Fin. 53 H. 3. m. 10.  his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot Fin. 53 H. 3. m. 10.  of his Lands.  
This john was Deputy Governor of Winchester-Castle, in his Father's Life-time, as it seems: for, upon the death 
h Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  of Walter de Clare, who had the immediate Trust thereof, he came to the King and his Council, and delivered 
i Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  it up. And in 44 H. 3. was made Governor 
k Pat. 44 H. 3. ●. 3.  of the Castle of Montgomerie.  
But, after this, he adhered to the Rebellious Barons: and when the King was taken Prisoner by them, through that fatal Overthrow of his Army in the Battle of Lewes, he was again made Governor 
l Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 18.  of that Castle, by their usurped Power. Upon which Trust, when he came to enter, finding that the Constable thereof, who had been placed there by Prince Edward, would 
m Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 6.  not admit him, he procured the King's Letters 
n Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 6.  to the Prince, (the King being then their Prisoner) charging him, upon the loss of his Blessing, to command the Render of it.  
It is said 
o Hist. of Cambr. by D. P. p. 326.  That whilst he was thus Governor there, viz. in 51 H. 3. he came with a great number of Marchers by Night, through Kerey, and Kedywen; and that the Country rose, and slew CC of his Men. It is also said 
p Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , That this john le Strange, Lord of Knokyn and Ruton, being a great Enemy to the Prince of Wales, the Prince destroyed his Castle of Ruton, and came to Balaham, and gave his Lands to Fulke Blancheville; as also Ystrad, and Dinerben; and that thereupon Fulk rebuilt the Castle of Ruton. In 3 E. 1. he quitted 
q 〈…〉  all his Right in the Manor of Wrocwurdine, to Robert his Brother. And having married 
r 〈…〉  joan, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Roger de Someri (Baron of Dudley) departed 
s 〈…〉  this Life in 4 E. 1. Whereupon his Lands in Com. Northampt. Salop. Norff. Lei●. and Glouc. were seized 
t 〈…〉  into the King's Hands: but in 6 E. 1. john 
john 4.  his Son and Heir, paying 
u 〈…〉  his Relief, had Livery 
x 〈…〉  of them. And in 14 E. 1. answered 
* 〈…〉  CCC Marks to the King: Which Sum john his Grandfather borrowed from the Cheshire-men, to maintain the Wars of Wales.  
In 22 E. 1. this john was 
y 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine. So likewise in 
z 〈…〉  25 E. 1. And in 26 E. 1. in 
a 〈…〉  the Scottish Wars: as also in 
b 〈…〉  31 E. 1.  
In 33 E. 1. he was made 
c 〈…〉  a Knight, by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies.  
In 1 E. 2. he obtained 
d 〈…〉  Licence to make a Castle of his House at Meddle: And having been summoned 
e 〈…〉  to Parliament from 28 E. 1. departed 
f 〈…〉  this Life in 3 E. 2. being then seized 
g 〈…〉  of the Manors of 〈◊〉, Nesse, and Mudle, in Com. Salop. and of the Inheritance of Maud his Wife, Daughter 
h 〈…〉  and Heir to Roger D'eiville; of the Manors of 〈◊〉- D'eyvill, in Com. Warr. and Alcrynton, in Com. Oxon. as also, jointly with her, of the Manor of Midleton, in Com. Cantabr. leaving john 
john 5.  
i 〈…〉  his Son and Heir xxvii years of age. Which john thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands, saving the Dowry of Maud his Mother. He had also a younger Son, called Eubulo, of whom more anon.  
In 34 E. 1. this john, (his Father then living) was 
l 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into 〈◊〉 So likewise in 
m 〈…〉  2 E. 2. In 4 E. 2. he was again 
n 〈…〉  in the Scottish Wars: but died 
o 〈…〉  the same year, being then seized 
p 〈…〉  of the Manors of Nesse, Kynton, and Knokyn, in Com. Salop. as also of Middleton, in Com. Cantabr. leaving john 
john 6.  his Son and Heir, xiv years of age; and Isolda his Wife surviving.  
Which john, in 14 E. 2. making proof 
q 〈…〉  of his age, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands; and died 
s 〈…〉  in 17 E. 2. leaving 
t 〈…〉  Roger 
Roger.  his Brother and Heir, and Maud his Wife surviving.  
Which Roger, in 20 E. 2. being made 
u 〈…〉  a Knight, by Bathing, etc. (at which time he had an Allowance 
x 〈…〉  of Robes, as a Banneret) in 1 E. 3. was 
y 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
z 〈…〉  12 E. 3. being then of the Retinue 
a 〈…〉  with Richard Earl of Arundel: and in 14 E. 3. accompanied him into 
b 〈…〉  Flanders. In 16 E. 3. upon that Expedition made into Fran●●, found 
c 〈…〉  ten Men at Arms, and xx Archers. In 19 E. 3. he was again 
d 〈…〉  in those Wars of 〈◊〉 And having married 
e 〈…〉  joan, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Oliver de Ingham, had, for her Pu●partie, an Assignation 
i 〈…〉  o● the moiety of the Manors of West-Deone, and East-Grymsted; as also of the moiety of the Manor-house and Manor of Ingham: but died 
g Esc. 23 E. 3. p ●. n. 40.  29 julii, 23 E. 3. being then seized 
h Esc. 23 E. 3. p a. n. 40.  of the Manors of Burcestre, and ●ydlington, in Com. Oxon. Horbling, and Segbroke, in Com. Linc. of the Castle and Hundred of Ellesmere, in Com. Salop. and jointly with Maud his Wife, of the fourth part of the Manor of Middleton, in Com. Cantabr. leaving 
i Esc. 23 E. 3. p ●. n. 40.  Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir xxii years of age.  
Which Roger then doing his Homage, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of his Lands: and in 29 E. 3. was 
l 〈…〉  in that Expedition made into France. Moreover, in 30 E. 3. he was 
m 〈…〉  in the Wars of Bitanny: And, in 33 E. 3. in 
n 〈…〉  Gascoine. So likewise in 
o 〈…〉  43 E 3. In 3 R. 2. he was in 
p 〈…〉  another Expedition made into Britanny: and died 
q 〈…〉  26 Aug. 6 R. 2. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir xxx years of age, being then seized 
r 〈…〉  of the Manors of Colham, in Com. Midd. Halton, in Com. Linc. Midlington, in Com. Oxon. with the Patronage of the Priory of Burcestre; of the Manors of Middleton, in Com. Cantabr. Shenston, in Com. Staff. Elle●enre, with the Hamlets of Culmere and Hampton: as also of the Manors of Strange- Nesse, and Kynton, with the Castle and Lordship of Knokyn, in Com. Salop. Aliva 
s 〈…〉  his Wife surviving.  
Which john, doing his Homage, had Livery 
t 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
In 10 R. 2. this john was 
u 〈…〉  in the Garrison of Barwic upon tweed; and in 11 R. 2. 
x 〈…〉  in the Scottish Wars. By Maud 
y 〈…〉  the Daughter, and at length Coheir to Sir john de Mohun of Dunster Knight, he had Issue 
z 〈…〉  Richard his Son and Heir. Which Richard, 
Richard.  making proof 
a 〈…〉  of his Age in 5 H. 4. had Livery 
b 〈…〉  of all his Lands; Maud his Mother being likewise then 
c 〈…〉  dead. He was also Cousin and Heir 
d Es●. 10 H 6. n. 45.  to Philippe Duchess of York (viz. Son and Heir to Maud, Sister to the said Philippe.)  
This Richard Wedded 
e 〈…〉  Constance Daughter of ... Which Constance, by his special Licence 
f 〈…〉 , made her Testament 8 Martii, Anno 1438. (17 H. 6.) whereby she bequeathed 
g 〈◊〉 am 194 a.  
g 〈…〉  her Body to Ecclesiastic Sepulture, wheresoever it should please her Husband; giving C s. that Placebo, and Dirige, was CC Masses, should be celebrated for her Soul. But further of him I have not seen, than that he had Summons 
h Claus. de 〈◊〉. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 5 H. 4. till 27 H. 6. and that he departed 
i Esc. 27 H. 6. n. 4.  this Life upon the ninth day of August, the same year; being then seized 
k Esc. 27 H. 6. n. 4.  of the Manor of Greywell, in Com. Suthampt. Wichford, and Long-Compton, in Com. Warr. Wadenho, in Com. Northampt. Midlington, and Burcestre, in Com. Oxon. Colham, in Com. Midd. Bradworth, in Com. Devon. As also of the Castle and Manor of Knokyn, of the Castle and Manor of Mu●le, of the Manors of Strange- Nesse, and Kynton, and of the Manor and Hundred of Ellesmere, with the Hamlets of Culmere and Hampt●n, in Com. Salop. leaving 
l Esc. 27 H. 6. n. 4.  john 
john.  his Son and Heir five years of age, and Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. s.  of Reginald Lord Cobham of Sterborough, surviving 
n Esc. ut supra. .  
Of which john, all that I have seen, is, That in 2 E. 4. upon the death of Elizabeth his Mother, having obtained a special Livery 
* Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, whereof Richard Lord Strange his Father, and she the said Elizabeth his Mother, died seized;  
In 11 E. 4. with other of the Lords in the Parliament-Chamber, he took an Oath 
o Claus. 11 E. 4 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, m. 1.  of Fealty to Prince Edward, eldest Son to King Edward the Fourth. Also, That he was summoned 
p Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 6 and 12 E. 4. And, That having married 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  jaquet, one of the Daughters to Richard Widvill Earl Rivers (Sister to Elizabeth, Wife of King Edward the Fourth) he departed 
r 〈◊〉 eve's Fun. Mon. p. 530.  this Life 15 Oct. 17 E. 4. leaving Issue 
s 〈◊〉 Fun. Mon. p. 530.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, afterwards married 
t 〈◊〉 Fun. Mon. p. 530.  to George, Son and Heir apparent to Thomas Stanley, the first Earl of Derby of that Name.  
¶ Having now done with the Principal Branch of this Family, whose Chief Seat was at Knokyn; I now come to the Collateral: And of these, shall first take notice of Hamon, 
Hamon.  a younger Son to the first I●hn, as I think.  
In 41 H. 3. the Welsh being in Arms, this Hamon received command 
u Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  to repair to the Marches about Mon●gomerie, with all his Power, for the Security of those Parts: And in 42 H. 3. was Steward 
x Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Forest of Salop. In 46 H. 3. (amongst others) he was prohibited 
y Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso, m. 5.  to meet at any Tournament, without special Licence, during the King's abode Beyond-Sea: and the same year had the Castle and Honour of Montgomerie committed 
z Pat. 46 H. 3. m. 20.  to his trust. But, in 47 H. 3. having Confederated 
a Ms. in bibls. Bodl. 8. V. 8. Th. 136 a.  with the Rebellious Barons, and for that cause Excommunicated 
b Ms. in bibls. Bodl. 8. V. 8. Th. 136 a.  by the Archbishop of Canterbury▪ he soon after forsook 
c 〈…〉  them: whereupon he had Pardon 
d Pat. 55 H. 3. m 18. , and was made Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  of the Counties of Salop and Staff▪ as also, in 48 H. 3. Governor 
f Pat. 48 H. ●. m. 〈◊〉.  of the Castles of Salop, Brugges, and Montgo●erie. In which year likewise he was 
g Ibid. m. 18.  one of the Undertakers (with Prince Edward) that the King should sumbit to the Arbitrement of the King of France, the whole Difference betwixt himself and th● Barons.  
Moreover, when he saw those Barons so powerful, and 〈◊〉 Earl of 〈◊〉 (the Chief of them) so insolent, as that he constrained the King to deliver 
h M Westm. in anno 126●.  up to them the Castle of 〈◊〉, and Tower of London, with all other Places of strength▪ so that he thought it fit to leave 
i M Westm. in anno 126●.  the Parliament at Westminster, and to 〈◊〉 
k M Westm. in anno 126●.  privately to Windsore-Castle; 〈◊〉 those other who stood Loyal to him in this Exigency, he 
l M Westm. in anno 126●.  attended him thither. And, in 51 H. 3. accounting 
m Rot. Pip. 51 H. ●. Salop. & Staff.  as Sheriff of Salop. and Staffordshires, for that year, and the five preceding years; had likewise the Castle and Hundred of Ellesmere committed 
n Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 26.  to his trust: wherein he behaved himself so well, as that the King bestowed 
o Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 37. Cestr.  on him the Manors of Ellesmere, and Stretton, until he could elsewhere give him Lands of C l. per Annum. Whereupon he granted 
p Ibid.  unto Sir Roger le Strange, 
Roger.  his Brother, the Manors of Coleners, and Henton, by him purchased 
q Ibid.  from Sir Peter de Montfort.  
Which Sir Roger did likewise merit so well for his Services in the time of that grand Rebellion, that the King, in 51 H. 3. bestowed 
r Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  on him the Redemption of the Lordships of Cundoure, Wurfeild, and Wolverhampton, belonging to Henry de Hastings, in case the said Henry should have the Benefit of the Dictum de Kenilworth, to compound for them, upon the Terms limited by that Decree.  
In 54 H. 3. this Roger was Sheriff 
s Rot. Pip. 54 H. 3. Ebor.  of Yorkshire, for the fourth and last part of that year. And having married 
t Claus 55 H. ●. in dorso, m. 4.  Maud the Widow of Roger de Mowbray, one of the Nieces 
u Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 13. Esc. 5 E. 2. n. 67. 〈◊〉.  and Coheirs of joan de Beauchamp, Nieces of William de Beauchamp of Bedford, joined 
x Claus. ut supra.  with her in a Recognizance to Maud de Clare Countess of Gloucester and Hereford, and to Bogo de Clare, her Son; that in case Roger de Mowbray, Son and Heir to Sir Roger de Mowbray, when he should arrive to xv years of age, should not ratify the Matrimony made betwixt him and Roese the Daughter of that Countess, than they should pay to the said Maud and Roger a thousand Pounds Sterling.  
In 56 H. 3. this Roger le Strange was again Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. 56 H. 3. Ebor.  of Yorkshire: and in 1 E. 1. had the Castle of Chartley (in Com. Staff.) committed 
z Claus. 1 E. 1. m. 6.  to his trust; being once more made Sheriff 
a Pat. 1 E. 1. m. 20.  of Yorkshire by that King.  
In 4 E. 1. he obtained a Confirmation 
b Pat. ● E. 1. m. 36.  of that Grant which Hamon le Strange his Brother had made unto him, of the Castle and Hundred of Ellesmere; surrendering 
c Pat. ● E. 1. m. 36.  his former, which was to him and his Heirs, and accepting 
d Pat. ● E. 1. m. 36.  it only for Life; but afterwards to return to the King and his Heirs.  
In 11 E. 1. he was made Justice 
e Pat. 11 E. 1. m. 5.  of all the Forests South of Trent: and in 22 E. 1. received Summons 
f Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1. in dorso, m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of Semptember, thence to Sail with him into France.  
Lastly, viz. in 32 E. 1. he obtained Licence 
g Cart. 32 E. 1. n. 45.  for a Market every Monday, at his Manor of Chesworthine, in Com. Salop. and for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Swythin. But farther I cannot say of him.  
¶ I next come to Robert le Strange, 
Robert.  a younger Son of john the Second; to whom his Brother, john the Third, in 3 E. 1. quitted 
h Claus. ● E. 1. in dorso, m. 17.  his Right in the Manor of Wrocwardine, as I have already showed.  
This Robert died 
i Claus. 4 E. 1. m. 4.  in 4 E. 1. being then seized 
k Claus. 4 E. 1. m. 4.  of the Manor of Whitchurch (in Com. Salop.) which he held in Right of Alianore his Wife, it being of her Inheritance, as one 
l Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 9 Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 7. Salop.  of the four Sisters and Coheirs to William de Blancminster (alias Whitchur●h.)  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, called john le Strange of Blakmere, by reason his Manor-house of Whitchurch stood adjacent to a large Mere, from the dark colour of the Water, so called. Which john was 
m Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 74.  born and baptised at Wytinton, the third day after the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross; and arrived 
n Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 74.  to his full Age of xxi years in 15 E. 1. but died 
o Esc. 17 E. 1. n. 17.  shortly after, viz. in 17 E. 1. then seized 
p Esc. 17 E. 1. n. 17.  of the Manor of Merbury, in Com. Cestr. leaving Fulke 
Fulke.  
q Esc. 17 E. 1. n. 17.  his Brother, his next Heir, xxii years of age. Which Fulke then doing his Homage, had Livery 
r Rot. Fin. 17 E. 1. m. 6.  of his Lands.  
In 26 E. 1. this Fulke (being 
s Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  of the Retinue with Ralph de Monthermer Earl of Gloucester and Hertf.) was 
t Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
u Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  29 E. 1. and 
x Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 11.  34 E. 1. as also in 
y Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 13.  4 E. 2. And, in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
z Rot. Scoc. ● E. 2. m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast-day of the Assumption of our Lady, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. And, the same year, in consideration 
a Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 12.  of his Service in Gascoine, temp. E. 1. had a Discharge 
b Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 12.  of a Debt of xxiv l. due from him to the Exchequer. In 10 E. 2. he was again 
c Rot Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 8.  in the Scottish-Wars. So likewise in 
d Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 13.  11 E. 2. And in 12 E. 2. obtained Pardon 
e Pat. 12 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  for adhering to Thomas Earl of Lancaster. In 13 E. 2. he was again 
f Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 4.  in those Wars; and in 16 E. 2. constituted 
g Rot. Vascon. 16 E. 2. m. 15.  Seneschal of the Duchy of Aquitane. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he gave 
h Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 256 a. n. ●0.  to the Canons of Wombrugge, one Message, with a Garden, and a Croft, as also half a Yard Land, and certain Meadow-ground, in Brocton: And, that having been summoned 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 2 E. 2. till 17. inclusive, he departed 
k Esc. 17 E. ●. n. 73.  this Life in the same Seventeenth year, being then seized 
l Esc. 17 E. ●. n. 73.  of the third part of the Manor of Thornhagh, in Com. Nott. in Right 
m Esc. 17 E. ●. n. 73.  of Alianore his Wife, Daughter and Coheir 
n Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 2.  to john Giffard of Brimsfeild; leaving john his Son and Heir xviii years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 1 E. 3. being 
o Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 2.  one of the Cousins and Heirs of the said john Giffard, making proof 
p Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
q Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.  of his Lands. Shortly after which, viz. in 4 E. 3. he was made Governor 
r Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 14.  of Conway-Castle. And in 7 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
s Cart. 7 E. 3. n. 41.  for Free-warren in all his Lordships of Whitchurch, Corfham, Wrocwardine, Sutton, Becton, Longnolre, and Chesworthine, in Com. Salop. Chalkton, in Com. Suthampt. Beggeworth, in Com. Glouc. and Merbury, in Com. Cestr.  
In 9 E. 3. this john was 
t Rot. Scoc. 9 E. ●. m. 28.  in the Scottish-Wars. So likewise in 
u Rot. Scoc. 10 E. ●. m. 5.  10 E. 3. And in 16 E. 3. was charged 
x Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 ●. 3. m. 11▪  with xx Men at Arms, and xx Archers, upon that Expedition then made by King Edward into France. Moreover, in 19 E. 3. being 
y Rot. Fin. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  then a Banneret, he had Summons 
z Rot. Fin. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, against the Feast of St. Laurence, to attend the King into France, where he continued 
* Rot. Franc. 10 E. 3. p. 1. ●. 9  the next year following: And in 21 E. 3. entered into Covenants 
a Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 1. in dors. m. 24.  with Ralph Lord Stafford, That Foulke his Son should marry Elizabeth the Daughter of the said Ralph, before Whitsuntide, the same year; and, that he would Enfeoff them of CC Marks per Annum Land, lying in the Counties of Salop. and Cestr. in consideration whereof, a Thousand pounds' Portion 
b Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 1. in do●s. m. 24.  was to be paid by the Lord Stafford.  
In this 21 year he was again 
c 〈…〉  in the Wars of France. And, having married 
d 〈…〉  Ankaret Daughter to William Boteler of Wemme, in Com. Salop. one 
e 〈…〉  of the Sisters and Coheirs to Edward Boteler Clerk, died 
f 〈…〉  in 23 E. 3. being then seized 
g 〈…〉  of the moiety of the Manor of Beggeworth, in Com. Glouc. the moiety of the Manor of Broght●n, in in Com. Wiltes. of the Manors of Whitchurch, Dodington, Corfham, and the Hamlet of Sutton, in Com. Salop. as also of the Manor of Claghton, in Com. Suthampt. leaving Fulke 
Fulke.  his Son and Heir nineteen years of age. Which Fulke departed 
h Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 79. Claus. 2● E. 3. p. ●. m. 8.  this Life in his Minority, upon Sunday next after the Feast of the Dedication of St. john Baptist, the same year; leaving john 
john.  
i Esc. ut 〈◊〉. , his Brother and Heir, seventeen years of age, and thirty Weeks; being then seized 
k Esc. ut 〈◊〉.  of the Manor of Claghton, in Com. Suthampt. as also of the Manors of Wr●cwardine, and Hulton, in Com. Salop. Elizabeth his Wife surving 
l Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  Which Elizabeth had for her Dowry an Assignation 
m Claus. 23 E. 3. p. ●. m. 8.  of the moiety of the Manors of Beggesworth, in Com. Glouc. as also of the moiety of the Manor of Broughton, in Com. Wiltes. with Five Marks yearly Rend, to be received out of the Manor of Corfha●, in Com. Salop. and afterwards married twice; viz. to 
n Claus. 41 E. 3. m. 14.  john Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and to 
o Claus. 41 E. 3. m. 14.  Reginald Lord Cobham.  
But I return to john. This john, making proof 
p Claus. 28 E. 3. m. 13.  of his Age, and doing his Homage, in 28 E. 3. had Livery 
q Claus. 28 E. 3. m. 13.  of his Lands. And having married 
r Catal. of N●b. by R. B.  Mary Daughter to Richard Earl of Arundel, departed 
* Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 67.  this Life xii Maii, 35 E. 3. being then seized 
† Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 67.  of the moiety of the Manor of Ashton juxta Codford, in Com. Wiltes. as also of the Chase of Clee, the Town of Sutton- Madok, the Manor of Corfham, and Hay of Ernestre, in Com. Salop. leaving john 
john.  
s Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 67.  his Son and Heir six years of age. Whose Wardship for his Body and Lands was thereupon committed 
t Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m. 27.  to the said Richard Earl of Arundel.  
In 36 E. 3. this john (though thus in Minority) obtained the King's Charter 
u Cart. 36 E. 3. n. 4.  for a Fair, to be held yearly at Whitchurch, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Apostles Simon and jude. And having married 
x Rot. I. Rous, in dorso.  Isabella the Daughter of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, departed 
y Esc. 49 E▪ 3. p. ●. n. 8.  this Life, before he arrived to the age of xxi years; viz. 3 Aug. 49 E. 3. being then seized 
z Esc. 49 E▪ 3. p. ●. n. 8.  of the Manors of Chaloughron, in Com. Suthampt. as also of Whitchurch, Dodington, Cheswardyne, and Strange- Betton in Com. Salop., leaving Elizabeth 
a Esc. 49 E▪ 3. p. ●. n. 8.  his Daughter and Heir, one year old and upwards. Which Elizabeth became the Wife 
b Esc. 7 R. ●. n. 60.  of Thomas Mowbray Earl of Nottingham; but died 
c Esc. 7 R. ●. n. 60.  23 Aug. 7. R. 2. without Issue, being then seized 
d Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 60.  of the Manors of Beggeworth, in Com. Glouc. Weston- Turvile, in Com. Buck. Broughton, in Com. Wiltes. Wrokwardyne, Dodinton, and Whitchurch, in Com. Salop. leaving Ankaret 
e Ibid.  the Daughter of john Lord Strange of Blakmere, Sister to john Lord Strange of Blakmere, Father of the said Elizabeth, her Aunt 
f Ibid.  and Heir, than xxii years of age, and Wife 
g Ibid.  of Sir Richard Talbot Knight.  
Having now done with this Line of Blakmere, I come lastly to Eubulo le Strange, a younger Son to john le Strange of Knokyn, the Fourth of that Name, and of Maud his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Roger D'eivill.  
In 19 E. 2. this Eubulo 
Eubulo.  received the Order of Knighthood 
h Comp. T. de Useflete, Provis. magnae Garderobae.  by Bathing, etc. having Robes allowed him out of the King's Wardrobe, as a Banneret. And in 1 E. 3. was 
i Rot. Scoc. 1 E 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland, being of the Retinue 
k Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  with Roger de Mortimer.  
Having married 
l Monast. Ang vol. 1. ●09 a. n. 50.  Alice the Daughter, and at length Heir, to Henry de Laci Earl of Lincoln, (Widow 
m Monast. Ang vol. 1. ●09 a. n. 50.  of Thomas Earl of Lancaster) in 5 E. 3. he obtained from the King a Grant 
n Cart. 5 E. 3. n. 83.  to himself and her, and to her own Heirs, of the Manors of Colham, and Eggewere, in Com. Midd. Midlengton, and Burncestre, in Com. Oxon. Halton, Horbling, Scarthou, Saltfle●by, le Frithe, Castor, and Bolinbroke, with the Soak and Marish, in Com. Linc. as also of the Custody of the Castle and Gaol there; and xx l. yearly Rent, for the third Penny of that County. Likewise of the Manor of Wadenho, in Com. Northampt. Holborn, in the Suburbs of London; of the Castle and Manor of Clifford, and Manor of Glasbury, in the Marches of Wales; of the Manor of Oberton, and certain Lands in Mailer-Saisnek; of the Castle and Manor of El●esmere, with the Hundred and Hamlets of Colnere and Hampton, in the Marches of Wales; of the Manor of Grauncestre, in Com. Cantabr. and Manor of Wadington, in Com. Linc. to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees.  
In 7 E. 3. he was again 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 31.  in the Scottish-Wars. So likewise in 
p Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 13.  8 and 
q Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  9 E. 3. And having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd. ann. in droso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 20 E. 2. till 9 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
t Claus. 2● E. ●. p. 2. m. 6. Rot. Fin. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14. Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 42.  this Life the same year; leaving 
u Claus. 2● E. ●. p. 2. m. 6. Rot. Fin. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14. Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 42.  Roger le Strange of Knokyn, signior, his Cousin and next Heir, of full age.  
This Eubulo had a younger Brother, called Hamon, whom john Lord Strange of Knokyn (his eldest Brother) by his Deed 
x Ex autogr. penès Henr. Spelman eq●aur. an. 1640. , bearing date on Saturday next after the Feast of the Blessed Virgin, in 3 E. 2. enfeoffed in the Manor of Hunstanton, in Com. Nor●●. from which Hamon, the Stranges of Hunstanton are Lineally descended.   

Astley.  
IN 12 H. 2. Philip de Estley, 
Philip.  upon the Assessment of that Aid for Marrying the King's Daughter, was certified 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Warr.  to hold three Knights Fees of William then Earl of Warwick, de veteri Feoffamento; whereof his Grandfather had been enfeoffed in King Henry the First's time: the Lordships he possessed being 
b Cartular. Wa●w. Comitum penès Dud●. D. North. f. 17● b.  these; viz. Astley (which gave the Surname to the Family) Wedington, Hill-Morton, Milverton, and Merston- jabet (in the County of Warr.) all held 
* Cartular. Wa●w. Comitum penès Dud●. D. North. f. 176 b.  by the Service of Laying Hands on the Earls Stirrup, when he did get up on, or alight from Horseback.  
To this Philip, succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir; who holding 
c Rot. Pip. 11. J●h. Warr.  certain Lands of the Honour of Leicester, became a kind of Bailiff to Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester; as may be seen by a Fine 
d Rot. Pip. 9 Joh. Warr.  of Fourscore Marks and a Palfrey, to the King, in 9 joh. to be discharged of the Profits required of him for that Earls Lands, during the time he had to do with them.  
In 12 joh. this Thomas de Astley gave 
e Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Warr.  C Marks to the King, to the end he might not then go beyond-Sea: the Record doth not express whither; but I presume it was into Ireland, in regard the King went 
f M. Paris. in anno 1211.  thither, at that time, with a great Army, and settled 
g M. Paris. in anno 1211.  that Realm in Obedience to him. Howbeit, in 17 joh. being 
h Ex coll. T. Talbot.  in Arms, with the Rebellious Barons, he was sent Prisoner 
i Ex coll. T. Talbot.  to the Castle of Bedsord, whereof Falcase de Breant had at that time the Custody; his Lands being then seized 
k Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16. in. dorso.  for that Transgression: but returning 
l Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16. in. dorso.  to his Obedience, in 1 H. 3. were again restored 
m Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 16. in. dorso.  to him. After which, he became so much trusted, as that in 5 H. 3. he was constituted 
n Rot. Fin. 5 H. ●. in dorso, m. 1.  a Commissioner for seizing into the King's Hands all the Demesns whereof King john was possessed at the beginning of his Wars with the Barons; as also 
o Rot. Fin. 5 H. ●. in dorso, m. 1.  to take Eschae●s, viz. as well those Lands belonging to Normans and Britons, as other Strangers, which came to the King's Hands, or his Fathers, either before that War, in that War, or after it; and to certify the Stock thereupon, with its Value; and likewise, in whose Possession they then were.  
But after this, I do not find any more mention of him, than that he Wedded 
p Records de T. Mich. 42 E. 3. Rot. 49.  Maud, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Roger de Camvile of Creek, in Com. Northampt. and that he left Issue Walter 
Walter.  
q Records de T. Mich. 42 E. 3. Rot. 49. , of whom King john, in 16 of his Reign, exacted 
r Claus. 16 Joh. in dorso.  Scutage for Military Service, which should have been by him performed in Poictou, for his Lands so held. Which Tax being Three Marks for every Knight's Fee, was never 
s Lib. rub. f. 48.  paid, in regard that the discontented Barons hereupon took occasion to rebel 
t Lib. rub. f. 48. , and brought in Lewes, eldest Son to Philip King of France, as I have elsewhere at large showed. Howbeit, in 1 H. 3. having obtained Letters 
u Pat. 1 H. 3. m ●7.  of Safe-conduct, to repair to Oxford, there to treat with the Earl of Hereford, for his Reconciliation, he made his Peace.  
To him succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir; who being 
x 〈◊〉 autogr. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  a Knight in 26 H. 3. was then constituted 
y Pat. 26 H. 3. in dorso.  one of the King's Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. So likewise 
z Pat. 27 H. 3. in dorso.  the next ensuing year; at which time 〈◊〉 paid 
a Rot. Fin. 27 H. 3. m. 5.  to the King xv l. for his Relief.  
In 32 H. 3. this Thomas was sent 
b Pat. 31 H. ●. in dorso. , with divers other Great Men, into Gascoine: But in 47 H. 3. taking 
c Claus. 55 H. 3. m. 5.  part with the Rebellious Barons, joined 
d Claus. 55 H. 3. m. 5.  with those who seized upon the King's Revenues in the Counties of Warwick and Leicester; and grew so eminent with them, for his activeness in those Troubles, as that, upon the Agreement made in 48 H. 3. betwixt the King and those Barons, wherein, to satisfy them, he submitted to those unreasonable Ordinances, called Provisiones Oxonii, which they by their Power had forced him unto; constituting 
e Pat. 48 H. ●. in dorso.  several Persons, whom they could most trust in all Parts of the Realm, to secure what they had so got, he was 
f Pat. 48 H. ●. in dorso.  the only Man deputed for that purpose in Warwickwire, having thereupon the Title 
g Pat. 48 H. 3. in dorso.  of Custos Pacis in that County. But, for these his Rebellious Actings he paid dear at the last: for the next ensuing year, viz. 49 H. 3. he shared with Montfort Earl of Leicester, and the rest of his Complices, being with them slain 
h M. Paris. p. 998. l. 28.  in the Battle of Euhesham. Whereupon, his confiscated Estate (viz. the Lordships of Astley, Wetinton, Willeby, and Copston, in Com. Warr. Lilburne, and Creek, in Com. Northampt. with Brouton, Cotes, and Hecham, in Leicestershire) was bestowed 
i Cart. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  on Warine de Bassingburne; the Value thereof, by extent, being then rated at 151 l. 16 s. 11 d. per annum. Nevertheless, so much commiseration had the King on Edith his Wife, as that, for the Maintenance 
k Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 34.  of her, and her Children, during her Life, he assigned 
l Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 34.  unto her those of Willeby, Hecham, and Wetinton, valued at 34 l. 18 s. 1 d. ob. per annum. paying to the said Warine, and his Heirs, one Mark yearly, at the Feast of St. john Baptist.  
This last-mentioned Thomas, so slain at Evesham, married two Wives; viz. joan 
m Ex autogr. penès Ric. 〈◊〉 de Astley 〈◊〉  the Daughter of Ernald de Bois (a Great Man at that time in Leicestershire:) and afterwards, Edith the Daughter 
n Ex autogr. penès Isaac 〈…〉  of Peter Constable of Melton, in Com. Norff. By which joan he had Issue 
o Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 16.  Andrew his Son and Heir, and a Daughter called Isabella, married 
p 〈…〉  to William de Bermingham: and by Edith (his second Wife) a Son, called Thomas, who afterwards possessed 
q 〈…〉  the Lordship of Hill-Morton; from which Thomas, the Astleys of M●lton- Constable, in Com. Norff. are descended.  
But by that favourable Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, the Heirs of those Rebellious Subjects being made capable of Compounding for their forfeited Estates, this Andrew 
Andrew.  giving Satisfaction 
q 〈…〉  unto the said Warine, had a special Grant 
r 〈…〉  from him thereof; paying 
s 〈…〉  for the same CCCxx Marks Sterling ● for raising of which Sum, he was necessitated to fallen 
t 〈…〉  his Manor of Little-Copston to the Monks of Combe. Whereupon being received into the King's Favour, he gave Security 
u Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  for his future faithful demeanour towards the King, and his Heirs; Roger le Strange of Shropshire, and Nicholas Haversham of Northamptonshire, being his Sureties 
x Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  therein.  
And being thus put again into the Condition of other the King's good Subjects, and the Grant of his Lands from Bassingburne ratified 
y Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 11. ; he was, in 12 E. 1. associated by Commission 
z Pat. 12. E. 1. 〈◊〉 dorso. , with Ralph de Hengham, (a Learned and Eminent Professor in the Law, and afterwards Chief-Justice of the Common-Pleas) for taking Assizes of Novel-disseisin, Mort-d'ancestour, etc. in the County of Warwick. Moreover, in 22 E. 1. he was 
† Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 9 in dorso.  in that Expedition made into Gas●oine: and in 24 E. 1. he had Summons 
a Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 12. in dorso. , amongst other the Great Men of that time, to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the first of March, well fitted with Horse and Arms, for vindicating such Injuries as had been done by john King of Scotland, to the King's Subjects. So likewise 
b Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 26. in dorso.  the next year following, upon St. Nicholas day, to attend Prince Edward, than General of the English Forces, against the Scots. And afterwards, the same year, had the like Command 
c Ibid. m. 14. , to be at London, upon Sunday next after the Octaves of St. john Baptist to wait on the King into Flanders, and Gascoine. But it seems he was dispensed withal for his Personal Service in that Expedition: for it appears, that he was then assigned 
d Pat. 25 E. 1. p. ●. m. 5.  by the Prince, together with john de Clinton, to make choice of such Knights and others, in the County of Warwick, whom they should think mere, and to retain them by Wages, to attend the Prince at London, on the Octaves of St. Michael next ensuing.  
In 26 E. 1. he received command 
e Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 12. in dorso in 〈◊〉.  to be at York, on the Feast of Pentecost, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march again into Scotland; that being the time when King Edward was Victorious at Faukirke.  
This Andrew gave 
f Monast Ang. vol. ●. 2●5 b. n. ●0.  to the Canons of Erdbury a certain Wood, lying within the Precincts of Chilversco●ton, called Hereward's-Hey: And having been summoned 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 E. 1. departed 
h Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 55.  this Life in 29 E. 1. leaving Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir xxiv years of age 
i Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 55. ; who doing his Fealty, had Livery of his Lands.  
Which Nicholas, in 7 E. 2. attending 
k 〈…〉  the King in that unfortunate Expedition against the Scots then made, was taken Prisoner 
l 〈…〉  in the Battle of Strivelin; and summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 30 E. 1. as also in 2 and 3 E. 2.  
When he died, I find not; nor that he had any Issue: for certain it is, that Thomas 
Thomas.  his Nephew, viz. Son of Sir Giles de Astley, his younger Brother, (and with him taken Prisoner 
n H K●ighton, ut supra.  at Strivelin) became Heir 
o Claus. 19 E. 2. m 9  to the Estate; and in 19 E. 2. had Livery 
p Claus. 19 E. 2. m 9  of his Lands.  
Which Thomas, being a very devout Man, in 11 E. 3. founded 
q Pat. 11 E 3. p. 1. m. 35.  a Chantry in the Parish-Church at Astley, for one Priest to sing Mass daily, for the health of his Soul, and for the Soul of Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
* Inscript. Tumuli apud 〈◊〉.  of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; as also for the Soul of his Father, viz. Sir Giles de Astley; and for the Soul of his Mother, viz. Alice the Daughter 
r Fin. de di●. Com. levat. Octab. Mi●h. 28 E. 1.  and Heir to Sir Thomas de Wolvey Knight, and all the Faithful deceased: Whereunto, he obtained Licence 
s Pat. 11 E. 3. ut supra.  for the amortizing of eight Messages, two Carucates of Land, Pasturage for two Horses, and four Oxen, with Cvi s. viij d. Rent, lying in Astley, Wolvey, Milverton, and Will●ghby (juxta Dunchurch) in Com. Warr. And in 12 E. 3. was associated 
t Pat. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16. in dorso.  with Richard Earl of Arundel, and Thomas Lord Berkley, for Arraying of all Persons in the County of Warwick, according to their respective Estates and Faculties.  
Moreover, the same year he obtained farther Licence 
u Pat. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 10.  from the King, to grant the perpetual Advowson of the Parochial Church at Astley, to the Warden and Priests belonging to the Chapel of our Blessed Lady there; to celebrate Divine Service for the Health of his Soul, with the Souls of his Ancestors, and all the Faithful deceased: Whereupon it was appropriated 
x Northburgh, vol. 2. f. 54 a.  thereto accordingly.  
Which Chantry, consisting of four Secular Priests, one called the Warden, and another the Sub-Warden, was founded 
y Ex autogr. penès D. ● Cap. Lich.  to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the good Estate of this Thomas de Astley, the Lady Elizabeth his Wife, Dame Alice, and Alice, Mothers to them both; their Heirs and Successors: Likewise for the good estate of Roger de Northburgh, than Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield; and after their deceases, for the health of their Souls; as also for the Souls of Sir Walter de Astley, and Isabella his Wife; Sir Thomas de Astley, and joan his Wife; Sir Andrew de Astley, and Sibyle his Wife; Nicholas de Astley, and Alice his Wife; Sir Giles de Astley, (Father of this Thomas the Founder) Sir Thomas de Wolvey, and Alice his Wife; and of Sir Thomas de Clinton Knight.  
For augmentation 
z Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 40.  of which number, to seven Priests, and one Clerk, in 14 E. 3. he obtained another Licence 
a Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 40. , to amortize two Messages, three Yard Land and an half, two Acres of Wood, and two s. viij d. Rent, in Withibroke, Hapsford, and Bedworth.  
In the same year, the Ninth of Sheaves, Wool, and Lamb being granted 
b Pat. 14 E. 3 p. 3. m. 42.  to the King, in the Parliament than held (as an Aid for the Support of his Wars) he was associated 
c Pat. 14 E. 3 p. 3. m. 42.  with the Bishop of Worcester, Abbot of Stoneley, and Prior of Erdbury, for supervising the Payment thereof in the County of Warwick. And in 17 E. 3. obtaining further Licence 
d Pat. 17 E 3. p. 2. m. 30.  from the King, for changing these Chantry-Priests into a Dean and Secular Canons; and to grant to them and their Successors the perpetual Patronage of the Church of Hill-Morton (which was accordingly appropriated 
e Northb. vol. 2 f. 61b.  thereto the same year) he began 
f Ex autog● penès D. 〈◊〉 Cap. Lich.  the Structure of a most fair and beautiful Collegiate-Church, in the form of a Cross, and dedicated it 
g Ex autog● penès D. 〈◊〉 Cap. Lich.  to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; with a tall Spire, covered with Lead. Which Foundation consisted 
h Ex autog● penès D. 〈◊〉 Cap. Lich.  of a Dean and two Canon●, who were to be Secular Priests; each having ●●eir Lodgings appointed to them, with particular Lands out of the beforementioned Possessions so given, as hath been observed; the Dean being to provide a Priest, as perpetual Vicar there, and by him presented to the Bishop, by the Bishop to be Instituted; and by his Mandate to the Chapter of his Church, to be admitted; having five Marks by the year for his Salary, quarterly paid. And likewise another Priest, with a fit Clerk, to serve the Parishioners in that Church.  
In 33 E. 3. this Thomas was constituted 
i Pat. 33 E. ●. m. 4. in dorso.  the Chief of those Commissioners then authorized for the Arraying of Men in the County of Warwick, according to the Statute of Winchester. He was also summoned 
† Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 16, 22, and 23 E. 3. And by the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife, left Issue Sir William de Astley, and Sir Thomas, both Knights; as also Giles (his third Son) from whom the Astleys of Wolvey, in Com. Warr. are descended.  
Which Sir Thomas was 
k Claus. 8 ●. 2. in dorso, m. 27.  one of the Knights for Warwickshire, in the Parliament of 8 R. 2. And the same year retained by Indenture 
l Ex autogr. penès Cleric. Pell. , for one whole year, to serve the King in his Wars of France (the King himself being then personally there) with three Archers, well Armed, and fitted for the War; receiving for himself xii d. per diem, besides the accustomed Reward; and for every of his Archers, vi d. per diem.  
From him it is, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
m Esc. 45 E. 3. n. 28.  of Richard Harecourt, Son of Sir William Harecourt Knight (whose Cozen and next Heir she was) that the Astleys of Pa●shull, in Com. Staff. are Lineally descended. One of which Family, viz. john de Astley, is worthily famed for maintaining 
n Theatre d'Honneur per M. de Wilson, cap. 28.  a Due● on Horseback, upon the 29 of August, Anno 1438. (17 H. 6.) within the Street called St. Antoine, in Paris, against one Peter de Massei a Frenchman, in the Presence of Charles the Seventh, than King of France. Who, having pierced Massei through the Head, had (as by the Articles betwixt the● was conditioned) the Helmet of the said Massei, so vanquished, to present unto his Lady. After which, viz. on 
o Ibid. cap. 29.  the 30 of January, 20 H. 6. he undertook another Fight, in Smithfield, within the City of London, in the Presence of King Henry, with Sir Philip boil, an Arragonian Knight; who, having been in France, by the King his Master's command, to look out some such hardy Person, against whom he might try his Skill in Feats of Arms, and missing there of his desires, repaired hither. After which Combat ended, being gallantly performed on Foot, with Battleaxes, Spears, Swords, and Daggers, he was Knighted by the King, and had an Annuity of C Marks given him, during his Life. Yea, so famous did he grow for his Valour, that he was elected 
p Ms. pen. H. St. George eq. aur. nuper. No●roy R. Arm.  Knight of the Garter; and bore 
q Ms. pen. H. St. George eq. aur. nuper. No●roy R. Arm.  for his Arms the Coats of Astley, and Harecourt, Quarterly, with a Label of three Points Ermine.  
But I return to Sir William de Astley 
William.  Knight, eldest Son to Th●mas, Founder of the Collegiate-Church at Astley. This Sir William, in 3 H. 4. was in 
r Pat. 3 H. 4. p. ●. m. 15. in dorso.  Commission for Inquiry touching such as were Disturbers of the Laws, and Framers of Lies, within the County of Warwick: And the next year after, for 
s Pat. 4 H. p. 2. m 9 in dors.  Arraying of Men in that County. Likewise, in 6 H. 6. in another 
t Rot. Fin 6 H. 6. m 6.  Commission, for treating with the People touching a Loan of Money to the King: And left Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, first 
u Esc. 27 H. 6.  married to Thomas Raleigh of Farnborough, in Com. Warr. Esq and afterwards to 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin; whose Issue by her enjoyed her whole Inheritance.   

Waleran.  
UPon the Assessment of the Aid levied in 12 H. 2. for Marrying the King's Daughter, Walter Waleran 
Walter.  certified 
a Lib. rub. tit. Wilts. , That he than had twenty five Knights Fees, de veteri Feoffamento; for which, in 14 H. 2. upon the Collection of that Aid, he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Wilts.  xxv Marks.  
In 6 R. 1. upon that Expedition then made into Normandy, he gave 
c Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Wilts.  x l. to be exempted from that Service: and 
d Ibid. , upon Collection of the Scutage for the King's Redemption, xxv l.  
This Walter gave 
† Lel. Itin. vol. 3. f. 64.  East-Deone to the Community of the Church of Salisbury: And having married 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Isabella the Daughter of William, the Son and Heir to William Longespe Earl of Salisbury, died 
f Ex vet. Ms. penès ... Darell de Co. Wilts. ann. 1577.  in 2 joh. leaving Issue, by her, three Daughters his Heirs, viz. 
g Ex vet. Ms. penès ... Darell de Co. Wilts. ann. 1577.  Cecelie, Wife of john de Monmouth; Aubrei, married to Sir john de Ingeham Knight; and Isabella, to William de Nevil. Whereupon john de Ingeham, giving 
h Oblatum Joh. m. 12.  Lx Marks, and one Palfrey, for his Relief, had Livery 
i Oblatum Joh. m. 12.  of the third part of his Barony, excepting the Serjeanty of the Forest, and what belonged thereto, which William de Nevil had. Which William gave 
k Ibid. m. 21.  Lxxx Marks, and one Palfrey, for Licence to marry the said Isabell. And in 3 joh. john de Monemuth gave 
l Oblat● 3 Joh. m. 5.  Lxxx Marks, and two Norway-Goshawks, for his reasonable Purparty of the Lands of this Walter, and of those Lands which were the Inheritance of the Mother to him the said Walter.  
In 4 joh. Ysabel the Wife of this Walter surviving, paid 
m Rot. Pip. 4 Joh. Wilts.  to the King C l. Fine, for liberty to marry as she herself should think fit. And in 6 joh. john de Ingeham being dead, William de Boterells gave 
n Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Warr. Leic.  two Coursers, and one Norway-Goshawk, for Licence to marry the before-specified Aubrei (than his Widow) over and above the Fine of CCC Marks, which she paid for Licence to marry.  
¶ Of this Family, I presume, was also Robert Waleran; 
Robert.  who, in 30 H. 3. being 
o Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  Sheriff of Gloucestershire for the one half of that year, so continued 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  till the end of the third Quarter of the thirty fourth year.  
In 31 H. 3. this Robert obtained the King's Charter 
q Cart. 31 H. 3. m. 10.  for a Fair every year at Whaddon, in Com. Wiltes. for three days; viz. on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin. And, upon the death of W. marshal Earl of Pembroke, had the Custody 
r Pat. 30 H. ●. m. 8.  of the Castles of Tymbeye, Pembroke, Haverford, St. Clare, Nayberd, and Kilgaran, committed to his Charge. Moreover, in 32 H. 3. he was constituted Governor 
s Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castles of Kaermerdyn, and Cardigan; and, in 33 H. 3. employed 
t Pa●. 33 H. 3. m. 2.  in repairing the Castle and Town of Cardigan.  
In 34 H. 3. he was made Governor 
u Pat. 34 H 3. m. 3.  of the Isle of Lundey. But in 39 H. 3. I find him reputed 
x M. Paris. 913. n. 〈◊〉.  one of the King's Evil-Counsellors; for which he had much blame 
y M. Paris. 913. n. 〈◊〉.  from Richard Earl of Cornwall: and in 40 H. 3. had the Custody 
z Pat. 40 H. 3. m. 20.  of St. Briavell's-Castle, and Manor, with the Forest of Dene.  
In 41 H. 3. being Steward 
a Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 17.  of all the Forests South of Trent, and Governor 
b Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 17.  of Rokingham-Castle; he was sent Ambassador 
c M. Paris. 955. n. 10. & 9●8. n. 20.  (with some others) to the King of France, to treat concerning the Restitution of King Henry's Rights in those Parts. And, having married 
d Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 7.  the eldest of the Daughters and Heris of Hugh Kilpec, gave a Fine 
e Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 7.  of Three Marks in Gold, for the Bailywick of the Hay of Hereford, and Wood of Coytmore, which the said Hugh held in Capite.  
In 42 H. 3. he was made Governor 
f Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  of the Castle of Salisbury: and in 43 H. 3. of 
g Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 6.  the Castle of Bristol. In which year he was again one of the Embassors employed 
h M. Paris 986. n. 10.  into France, with King Henry's Resignation of Normandy; and to treat of other Matters, relating to the Peace of both Realms.  
In 44 H. 3. he was again made Governor 
i Pat. 44 H. 3. m. 5.  of St. Briavell's Castle: and in 45 H. 3. constituted Sheriff 
k Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 8.  of Kent, as also Governor 
l Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Castles of Rochester and Canterbury: and continued 
m Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Kent.  in that Sheriffalty till the end of the 47 year. He was likewise soon after made 
n Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 13. & 16.  Governor of the Castles of Dover, Merlebergh, and Lutgarshull: and in 47 H. 3. continuing 
o Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 5.  Governor of Dobor-Castle, received command 
p Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 5.  to provide thirty Cross-bow-men for that Garrison. In which year, being ready 
q Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 4.  to stand to the Trial of the Law, for what had been laid to his Charge, in acting against the Ordinances of Oxford, he had Restitution 
r Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 4.  of all his Lands, which had been seized for that respect; saving 
s Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 4.  the Castle of Kilpec, then in the Custody of Roger de Clifford; and so to continue, till Order otherwise.  
After 
t Lel. coll. vol. 1. 660.  the Defeat of the King's Army at Lewes, this Robert, with Warine de Bassingburne (than Governor of Bristol) sent 
u Lel. coll. vol. 1. 660.  out Forces to Wallingford; but without Success. At the Battle of Evesham, he was 
x Ms. in bibls. Bodl. Med. 28. 116 b.  with Prince Edward, and the Valiant Royalists; where gaining the Victory, he obtained a Grant 
y Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  of all the Stock of cattle which Peter de Montfort (slain in that Battle on the Baron's part) had in the Territory of Blenleveny, in part of Recompense 
z Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  for the Damage he had suffered by the same Peter, after the Battle of Lewes. And, in farther remuneration 
a Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Fidelity, within a short time after, obtained a Grant 
b Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 6.  of the Composition which Fulke de Luci had made with the King (having been in Arms with the Rebellious Barons) according to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth.  
In 52 H. 3. this Robert gave 
c Cart. 52 H. 3. m ...  to Alan Plugenet, his Nephew, (viz. Son of Alice his Sister) his Manors of Langford, and Whaddon, in Com. Wiltes Kyngeston,. and Mangereston, in Com. Dorset. Wateleye, in Com. Somerset. and the Forestership of New-Forest, and Advowson of the Church of Whaddon; to hold to him the said Alan, and to the Heirs of his Body; paying yearly to him the said Robert, and his Heirs, Cxx l. at four terms in the year.  
He then likewise granted 
d Ibid.  to him, and to the Heirs of his Body, his Castle of Kilpec, with his Lands and Woods; as also his Park of Tri●ell, and Coytmore; likewise the Forestership of the Hay of Hereford, with his whole Manor of Harnham; paying yearly Cxx l. and a Sore-Spar Hawk, at three Terms in the year. All which were regranted 
e Pat. 1 E. 1. m. 16.  unto him by the said Alan, and to the Heirs of his Body; but, for default of such Issue, to return to the same Alan, and his Heirs.  
This Robert married 
f Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 6.  Maud the Daughter of Ralph Russell; with whom he had the Manor of Derham, but the Gift 
g Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 6.  of her Father: and died 
h Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 6.  in 1 E. 1. without Issue; leaving 
i Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 6.  Robert Waleran, Son of William his Brother, his next Heir, at that time xvii years of age: Maud his Wife surviving him, who had 
k R●t. Pip. 8 E. 1. tit. Resid. Comp. M. Rog. de Clifford.  the Manors of Siston, and Frompton, in Com. Glouc. Tedlington, and Edmundscote, in Com. Wigorn. and Wyke, in Com. Devon. in Dower.  
After the Death of which Robert, the before-specified Alan de Plukenet had Livery 
l Pa●. 1 E. 1. m. 1●. Rot Fin. 1 E. 1. m. 19  of the Castle of Kilpec, according to the Tenor of those Grants before specified: So likewise 
m Pa●. 1 E. 1. m. 1●. Rot Fin. 1 E. 1. m. 19  of all the rest.   

Segrave.  
THe first of this Name and Family, of whom I find mention, is Gilbert 
Gilbert.  the Son 
a Ex coll. B. Gl. S.  of Hereward. Which Gilbert assumed the Surname of Segrave from a certain Lordship in Leicestershire, so called, where he had his Chief Residence: and in 12 H. 2. held 
b L●b. rub. tit. Warr. 104 b.  the fourth part of one Knights Fee of William then Earl of Warwick: But after this, I have not seen any more of him, until 4 R. 1. that he, together with Reginald Basset, executed 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Warr. & Leic.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, under Hugh de Novant, at that time Bishop of Coventre: in which Trust he continued 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Warr. & Leic.  till 6 R. 1. inclusive; and the three next 
e Rot. Pip. de i●sd. an. Warr. Leic.  ensuing years, for William de Aubeni, who then had the Custody of those Counties. After which, scil. in 10 R. 1. he gave 
f Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Warr. Leic.  CCCC Marks to that King, towards the maintenance of his Wars.  
To this Gilbert succeeded Stephen de Segrave, 
Stephen.  his Son and Heir, who became a Person of great Note in his time: For in 5 joh. he was Constable 
g Claus. 5 H 3. m. 1. & 6 H. 3. m 2.  of the Tower of London: and in 17 joh. standing Loyal 
h Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  to that King, in the time of his War with the Barons, obtained a Grant 
i Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of the Lands of Stephen de Gant, lying in the Counties of Lincoln and Leicester; and the next year following, of 
k Cart. 18 Joh. m. 1. in dorso.  the Manor of Kintone, in Com. Warr. to hold to himself and his Heirs, in Fee-farm, paying xii l. per annum to the Exchequer, at Easter and Michaelmas, by even Portions.  
In 2 H. 3. upon the death of Earl Simon de Montfort, this Stephen had a Grant 
l Claus. ●. H. 3. m. 3.  of the Custody of all those Lands which did belong to the Honour of Leicester, whereof the said Simon died 
m Claus. ●. H. 3. m. 3.  seized: and the same year was 
n Fin. levat. d: e●dem anno.  one of the King's Justices in his Court.  
In 4 H. 3. he was made Governor 
o Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 4.  of Sauvey-Castle (situate in that part of Leicestershire towards Rutland) And in 5 H. 3. constituted Sheriff 
p Pat. 5 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Countries, of Essex and Hertford: In which Trust he continued 
q Rot. Pip. de i●sd. ann. Essex. & Herif.  the two next ensuing years. In 6 H. 3. of 
r Pat. 6 H 3. m 7.  Lincolnshire, for three parts of that year: and so till 
s Rot. Pip. de i●sd. ann. Linc.  8 H. 3. inclusive.  
In 8 H. 3. he was Governor 
t Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 11.  of the Castle at Hertford. And in 10 H. 3. a Justice-Itinerant 
u Claus. 10 H. 3. in dorso, m. 15.  in the Counties of Nottingham and Derby: in which Employment, for those and other Counties, he continued for some time after.  
In 12 H. 3. being made Sheriff 
x Pat. 12. H. 3. m. 2.  of Buckingham and Bedford-shires, he so continued 
y Rot. Pip. de 〈◊〉. ann.  till 18 H. 3. inclusive: And in 13 H. 3. purchased 
z Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 20.  the Manor of Cotes, in Com. Derb. of the Daughters and Heirs of Stephen de Beauchamp; to hold by the Service of one Brache, yearly. In which year, being constituted 
a Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 7.  Sheriff for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, as also for 
b 〈…〉  the County of Northampton, he so continued till 
c Rot. 〈◊〉. de iisd. ann.  17 H. 3. inclusive.  
About this time he 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  purchased from Ranulph Earl of Chester and Lincoln, all the Lands which that Earl had at 〈◊〉, in Com. Leic. without the Castle; as also two 〈◊〉 and a half, lying at Segrave, which he and 〈◊〉 Ancestors had formerly held, at the Rent of xiv s. per annum. And likewise the Manor 
e Ex coll. H. 〈◊〉.  of Caludon, in Com. Warr. 〈◊〉 the Service of a Sore-S●ar Hawk yearly.  
In 15 H. 3. he paid 
f Pat. 15 H. 30. m. 7. Rot. Pip. 15 H. ●. Warr. 〈◊〉.  C l. Fin● to the King, for Marriage of Emme de Cauz, the Widow of 〈◊〉 de Segrave, his eldest Son, who then 〈◊〉: And in 16 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
g 〈…〉  of the Custody of the Castle and County of Northampton, as 〈…〉 Counties of Bedford, 〈…〉 Leicester, for term of his 〈◊〉, taking the whole Profits of all those Counties, for his support in that Service; excepting the ancient 〈◊〉, which had been usually paid into the 〈◊〉; with the Increase, which in King Henry the Second time was answered for them. And, having been 
h 〈…〉  of the King's Council for divers years; as also 
i 〈…〉  Chief of the Justices of the Common-Pleas Court, from 2 H. 3. till 
k 〈…〉  〈◊〉 16 H. 3. upon 
l M. Paris. 376. 36.  the removal of Hubert de Burgh (the same year) from that Great Office of Justice of England, was substituted 
m M. Paris. 376. 36.  therein, being then also made Governor 
n Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castles of Do●er, Canterbury, Rochester, Wyndsore, 〈…〉, and the Tower of London; of all which, Hubert had 
o Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  formerly the Charge.  
About this time it was, that he purchased 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from Roger Bigot Earl of Norfolk, certain Lands lying in 〈◊〉, of ten Pounds per annum value; and from 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Robert de Stotevill, the Manor of B●inklow, in Com. Warr.  
Being therefore in this great Power, in 17 H. 3. Peter de Rupibus, that great Bishop of Winchester, finding him a flexible 
r M. Paris. 384. n. 30.  Man, insinuated 
s M. Paris. 384. n. 30.  himself with him. Certain it is, that his Interest 
t M. Paris. 384. n. 30.  was then such, that he bore the chief Sway in all weighty Affairs of that time: but therein was 
u M. Paris. 384. n. 30.  not without his worldly aims: for, 
x M. Westm. in anno 1233.  to the intent that one of his Sons, whom he had bred up to be a Clergyman, might obtain the Pope's Dispensation to retain as many Church-living as he could acquire for him, he promoted the Benefit of his Holiness, here in England, so much, as that he incited 
y M. Westm. in anno 1233.  one Stephen, an Agent from 〈◊〉, to gather the Tenths of the Clergy; and that he should not come to any Agreement with the Bishops, and others; but to receive them totally himself.  
B● which means, together with his adhering to that Bishop of 〈◊〉, he grew 
z M. Westm. in anno 1233.  very much hated. Whereupon 
a 〈…〉  divers of the Nobility and Bishops growing highly discontented, and endeavouring to take all advantages they could of the King's Errors in Government, threatened 
b 〈…〉  him with Ecclesiastical 〈◊〉, and more: And making an Insurrection, amongst other Outrages, set 〈◊〉 
c 〈…〉  on the Manor- 〈◊〉 of this Stephen, at 〈◊〉 in Com. Leic. (which was a 〈◊〉 thing, as my Author 
d 〈…〉  〈…〉 
e 〈…〉  and destroyed 〈…〉 his Manor-house at Alemund-bury, in Com. Hunt. and having so done, seized 
〈…〉  it: then Flames whereof he himself saw 
i Ibid. 〈◊〉 , being then attending on the King from 〈◊〉, Westwards. Whereupon he began 
k Ibid. 〈◊〉.  to raise the Country against the Actors: but, being told who they were, he set Spurs to his Horse, and made an hasty 
l Ibid. 〈◊〉.  return to the King.  
To particularise farther of these Exorbitances of those discontented Persons, I shall not need; our Historians speaking largely thereof: but shall observe, That the King, discerning the danger of this Storm, with great prudence struck Sail; and forthwith sent 
m Claus. 18 H. ●. in dorso, m. 19  his Letters-Missive to the Bishop of Winchester, as also to this Stephen, and the rest who had born the Sway, to come to Court in Tres Trinit. to render an account of the wasting his Treasure, and what else should be laid to their Charge. But being conscious 
n Ibid.  of their guilt, some of them fled 
o Ibid.  to Sanctuary; and this Stephen, to 
p Ibid.  the Abbey of Leicester: Where he openly declared 
q M. Westm in eodem anno.  That he was, and had been a Pries●, and resolved to shave his Crown again, to be a Canon of that House. Nevertheless, after second thoughts, he came 
r M. Paris. 405. n. 40. ; to Court, under the Archbishop's Protection 
s M. Paris. 405. n. 40.  where the King called 
t Ibid.  him a Wicked Traitor, 
u Ibid.  telling him, That it was he who gave him counsel to displace Hubert de Burgh from the Office or justice of England, and cast him in Prison; nay, that he pressed to hang him, and to banish divers of the Nobility: adding 
o Ibid. , That he would have a strict account of his dealing, whilst he had been justice of England, and what he had then received. But, for answer to this high Charge, the Archbishop and Bishops obtained 
p Ibid. 409. n. 50.  time till Michae●mas following; and within the space of a Twelvemonth after (the Times being 
q Ibid. 409. n. 50.  then more calm) made his Peace with the King, for a thousand Marks, without reception 
r Ibid. 409. n. 50.  into Grace, as formerly. Howbeit; the year following, he grew 
s Ibid. 431. n. 20.  in such Favour, that in 21 H. 3. the King wrought 
t Ibid. 443. n. 10.  a Reconciliation unto him, from those of the Nobility who had been his greatest Enemies.  
Shortly after which, he came into Action again, being made Justice 
u Pat. 21 H. ●. m 6.  of Chester, and the King's Chief 
x M. Paris. 490. 〈…〉  Counsellor: And, being now grown in years, by experience of former times, deported 
y M. Paris. 490. 〈…〉  himself with much more temper and moderation than heretofore.  
As to his Works of Piety, it appears, that he gave 
z 〈…〉  to the Monks of Stoneley, in Com. Warr. the Manor of Bericote, in that County: To 
a 〈…〉  the Monks of Com●e, a Mill at Wykin; and to 
b 〈…〉  the Canons of Leicester, a certain Wood, called New-Hay, lying near Stockingford, in Com. Warr. in which Monastery he became a 
c 〈…〉  Canon-Regular, before he died.  
He married two Wives; first 
d 〈…〉  Rohese, Daughter of Thomas le Despenser (Sister to Hugh.) Secondly, 
e 〈…〉  Ida, Sister of Henry de Hastings, with whom he had 
f 〈…〉  in Frankmarriage the Manor of Bruneswaver, in Com. Warr. And departed 
g 〈…〉  this Life in the Abbey of Leicester, 5 Id. Nou. Anno 1241. (25 H. 3.) To conclude— Jot Stephanus, in juventute, etc. saith my Author 
h 〈…〉 — This Stephen, though come of no high Parentage, was, in his youth, of a Clerk made a Knight; and, in his later days, through his Prudence and Valour, so exalted, that he had the Reputation of one of the Chief Men in the Realm, managing the greatest Affairs as he pleased. In doing whereof, he more minded his own Profit, than the Common Good: yet, for some good Deeds, and making a discreet Testament, he died with much Honour.  
To him succeeded Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his second Son (john the eldest dying in his Life-time, as is already observed.) Which Gilbert, having married 
i Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 3.  Annabil the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Chaucumbe, in 15 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  from Simon de Montsort, Lord of Leicester, of the whole Town of Kegworth, in Com. Leic. And in 17 H. 3. procured from the King a Grant 
l Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 3.  in Fee-farm, to himself and his Heirs, of the Manor of Newcastle under Lime (in Com. Staff.) with the Advowson 
m Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Church of Stoke, paying. xx l. per annum Rent: And, the same year, was made Governor 
n Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 6.  of Bolesover-Castle: In which Trust, and for other Services, he merited so well, as that the King, upon 
o 〈…〉  his Father's death, (which happened shortly after) acquitted 
p 〈…〉  him of his Relief, then due for the Lands thereupon descended to him; and the next ensuing year, scil. 26 H. 3. made him Justice 
q 〈…〉  of all his Forests South of Trent, and Governor 
r 〈…〉  of Kenilworth-Castle.  
In 32 H. 3. he gave a Fine 
s Rot. Fin. 32 H. 3. m. 11.  to the King of C Marks, that neither himself, nor his Heirs, nor Sir William Wastneys' Knight (who was a Retainer to him) might be questioned for any Trespasses done in the Forests, during the time that he was Justice; and in 35 H. 3. was made 
t Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 2.  one of the Justices of Oyer and Terminer in the City of London, to hear and determine of all such Causes us had usually been tried before the Justice's Itinerant, at the Tower of London.  
A Benefactor he was likewise to the Monks of Stoneley, as it seems; for it appears, that they granted 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to him, and Annabil his Wife, that one Monk of their Covent should perpetually celebrate Divine Service there, for the health of the Soul of Stephen his Father, Rohese his Mother, and her the said Annabil.  
In 38 H. 3. with 
x 〈…〉  R. Bigod Earl-Marshal, being appointed an Ambassador 
y 〈…〉  beyond-Sea, he went 
z 〈…〉  into Gascoine: But this Journey hastened his death; for, 
a 〈…〉  in his Return towards England, with john de Plessets Earl of Warwick, and others of the English Nobility, having special Letters 
b 〈…〉  of Safe-conduct from the King of France, for their secure travelling through any of his Territories, he was treacherously seized 
c 〈…〉  upon at Ponte, a City in Poictou, and cast 
d 〈…〉  into close Prison. Which hard usage so impaired his health, that languishing 
e 〈…〉  with Infirmities, he died 
f 〈…〉  shortly after, Annabil his Wife surviving; who ratified 
g 〈…〉  the Grants of her Ancestors, to the Canons of Chaucumbe; and of her own gift bestowed 
h 〈…〉  on them C s. yearly Rent, issuing out of her Lordships of Chaucumbe and Dauby: and afterwards married 
i 〈…〉  to Roger de Somery Baron of Dudley.  
To which Gilbert succeeded Nicholas de Segrave, 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir; to whom Alianore the Wife of Robert hovel quit-claimed 
k 〈…〉  all her Right in the Manor of Alkmundbury, in Com. Hunt. which Manor had been 
l 〈…〉  part of the Possessions of Stephen de Saegrave their Father.  
In 43 H. 3. this Nicholas attended 
m 〈…〉  the King into France: but soon after approved himself an active Rebel against him: for the same year taking 
n 〈…〉  part with the rest of the Barons that had armed themselves, he was 
o 〈…〉  one of those who constrained him to submit to those dishonourable Ordinances made at Oxford; and, in order to their after-actings, planted 
p 〈…〉  divers Schismatical Persons in Church-living: for which, and many Sacrilegious Outrages, both himself and the rest of his Party were particularly Excommunicated 
q 〈…〉  by the Archbishop of Canterbury. And in 46 H. 3. upon that Accord 
r Claus. 46 H. 〈…〉  made betwixt the King and those Barons, received a special Precept 
s Claus. 46 H. 〈…〉  from the King, requiring him, in case he could not at that time personally repair to Court, for ratifying the same Agreement, that he should send his Seal, for confirmation thereof.  
In 47 H. 3. upon 
t Claus. 47 H. ●. m. 6.  that Insurrection of the Welsh, wherein they wasted the Lands of Roger Lord Mortimer; amongst other Great Men, he had Summons 
u Claus. 47 H. ●. m. 6.  to attend the King at Worcester, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, there to receive the Order of Knighthood, and thence to march with him, well fitted with Horse and Arms. Whether he did so, or not, I cannot say; but certain I am, that the next ensuing year he was 
x Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3 m. 4.  one of the Ringleaders of those who appeared in open Hostility, and fortified 
y Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3 m. 4.  Northampton against the King; for which his Lands were seized 
z Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3 m. 4.  And when 
a M. Paris. 995. m. 40.  the Royal Army took that Town by Assault (where many of his Party were laid hold 
b M. Paris. 995. m. 40.  on) making his escape, he fled 
c M. Paris. 995. m. 40.  to London; where those Rebellious Citizens, having raised a mighty Power on the behalf of the Barons, made 
d M. Paris. 995. m. 40.  him their General: Whence he marched with 〈◊〉 Clare, and Henry de Hastings, to the Siege 
e Lel. coll. vol. 1. 321.  〈◊〉 Castle at Rochester; and so to 
f M. Paris. ut supra. H. Knighton, 2449. n. 40.  Lewes: where the King being 
f M. Paris. ut supra. H. Knighton, 2449. n. 40.  with his Army, ready for Battle, this Nicholas desired 
g M. Paris. ut supra. H. Knighton, 2449. n. 40.  that he might have the Honour to make the first Onset; which he did, with the Londoners, who were worsted 
h M. Westm. in anno 1265.  in that Encounter; though otherwise the day proved fatal 
i M. Westm. in anno 1265.  to the King, he being there taken 
k M. Westm. in anno 1265.  Prisoner, with the Prince, and all the chief of his Friends. After which, calling a Parliament in the King's Name, he was one of those who had Summons 
† 〈…〉  thereto, amongst such of the Nobility whereof their House of Peers than consisted.  
But long they prospered not in this their Success: for within the compass of sixteen Months following, the Prince making his escape 
l 〈…〉  out of their Hands, through the help of the Lord Mortimer, and some other, (as I have elsewhere showed) raising a powerful Army, within a very short time, utterly vanquished 
m 〈…〉  them in the Battle of Evesham; where this Nicholas being 
n Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 2.  wounded and taken Prisoner, his Lands were given 
o Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 2.  to Edmund the King's Son (afterwards Earl of Lancaster.) Howbeit, after this, being admitted 
p Pat. 5▪ H. 3. m. 16.  to Composition (by virtue of the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) upon the undertaking 
q Pat. 5▪ H. 3. m. 16.  of Geffrey genevil, and some others, for his future fidelity, and that he should strictly observe the Tenor of that Decree, he obtained full pardon 
r Pat. 5▪ H. 3. m. 16.  for his former Actings, and a Confirmation 
s Ibid.  of his Lands, which had been seized thereupon; as also Power 
t Ibid.  to receive Aid from all his Tenants, towards the raising of his Fine. And, within four years after, had leave 
u 〈…〉  to attend Prince Edward to the Holy Land; as also Letters 
x 〈…〉  of Protection, and some special Immunities 
y 〈…〉 , be reason of that Journey: Whereupon he constituted 
z Ibid. in dors.  john de Diggeby his Attoney, to prosecute all Suits for him in his absence, as occasion should require.  
And when that Prince arrived to the Crown, continuing in his favour, in the fourth year of his Reign he attended 
a Pat. 5 E. 1. m. 8.  him in that Expedition then made into Wales, in which the Castle of Rothelan was taken 
b T. Wals. p. 6. n. 40. , and the Welsh subdued 
c T. Wals. p. 6. n. 40. . After this, scil. in 15 E. 1. he was employed 
d Pat. 15 E 1. m. 4.  into Ireland, in the King's Service; and in 19 E. 1. into 
e Pat. 19 E. 1. m. 9  Scotland: And in 20 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
f C●rt. 20 E. 1. n. 17.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Caludon, and Kington, in Com. Warr. Bretteby, Koxlauston, and Cotes, in Com. Derb. Staunton, in Com. Hunt. Overton, Segrave, S●leby, and Dichesworth, in Com. Leic. and Chaucumbe, in Com. Northampt. As also 
g C●rt. 20 E. 1. n. 17.  for a Market at Mountsorell, in Com. Leic. upon the Monday, every Week, and a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of St. john Baptist, and five days ensuing. But in 23 E. 1. he departed 
h Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 54. Hunt. etc. Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. m. 2.  this Life, leaving john 
i Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 54. Hunt. etc. Rot. Fin. 23 E. 1. m. 2.  his Son and Heir thirty nine years of age; who doing his Homage 
k Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 19  the next year following, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 19  of his Lands.  
Which john, in 54 H. 3. (his Father then living, and by his consent 
m Ex Coll R. Gl. S. ) married 
n Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  Christian the Daughter of Sir Hugh de Plessets Knight, and had 
o Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  with her in Frankmarriage the Manor of Stodesoone; john the Son of the said Hugh at that time also taking to Wife 
p Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  Annabil the Daughter of the said Nicholas, giving 
p Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  her in Frankmarriage the Manor of Burton- Hanred.  
This john having been taken Prisoner 
q Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  in the Wars of Scotland, in 9 E. 1. obtained from the King, in consideration 
r Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  of his Services there, the Grant, 〈◊〉 One thousand Pounds, towards the Payments 〈◊〉 his Ransom; deducting 
s Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  only so much as upon Account was due to the King, upon any moneys by him received, since the time he had been Warden of the Forests beyond Trent, and Constable of Notingham-Castle: And in 13 E. 1. attended 
t Claus. 13 E. 1. m. 6.  the King in his Expedition into Wales.  
In 19 E. 1. he 
u Pat. 19 E. 1. m. 7.  accompanied his Father into Scotland; that being 
x T. Wals. in anno 1292.  the time when the Competitors for that Kingdom submitted the determination of their Dispute to King Edward, who stayed 
y T. Wals. in anno 1292.  then in Northumberland for that purpose: And in 24 E. 1. was 
z Commun. de T. Pasch. 24 E 1. Rot. 28.  Constable of the English Army then in Scotland.  
In 25 E. 1. he was by Indenture 
a Ex autogr. penès W. le Neve eq. aur. Cl. R. Arm. anno 1640.  retained to serve Roger le Bigod Earl of Norff. with six Knights, himself accounted, as well in the time of Peace, as War, for the term of his whole Life, in England, Wales, and Scotland; viz. in times of Peace with six Horses, so long as the Earl should think fit; taking Bouche of Court for himself and his Knights, and for his Esquires, Hay, and Oats; as also Livery for six more Horses, and Wages for six Grooms and their Horses: Likewise, for himself two Robes yearly, as well in times of Peace as War, as for a Banneret; and for his five Knights, the like Robes as for his other Bachelors, viz. two yearly. Moreover, he was by these Covenants obliged to bring with him, in time of War, his five Knights, with twenty Horses; and in consideration thereof, to receive for himself and his Company, with all those Horses, xl s. per diem: but if he should bring no more than six Horses, than xxxii s. per diem. It being likewise agreed, That the Horses should be prized, to the end that Allowance might be made, in case any of them should happen to be lost in the Service. For the performance of which Agreement, he had a Grant from that Earl of the Manor of Lodene, in Com. Norff.  
In 25 E. 1. he had Summons 
b Claus. 2● E. 1. in dorso, m. 14.  to be at London on the Octaves of St. john Baptist, to attend the King in his Expedition beyond-Sea: And the same year, in the Month of October, to be 
c Ibid. m. 6.  at Newcastle upon Tine, on the day of St. Nicholas, thence to attend Prince Edward (the King's 〈◊〉 in his Wars against the Scots.  
In 26 E. 1. he had Summons to 
d Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso.  be at Carlisle on Whitson-Eve, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Scotland: In which Expedition the English obtained that great Victory 
e T. Wals. in anno 1299.  at Faukirke. And in 28 E. 1. was again 
f Rot. Protect 28 E. 1. m. 12.  in those Scottish-Wars: In which year he procured a Charter 
g Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 41.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at North- Newenton in Com. Oxon., and Lodene, in Com. Norff.  
In 29 E. 1. he obtained Licence 
h Pat. 29 E. 1. m. 22.  to make a Castle at his Manor-house of Bretteby, in Com. Derb. And in 30 E. 1. was constituted 
i Pat. 30 E. 1. m. 15.  Governor of Barwick upon tweed, as also Warden of Scotland. In which year, riding 
k T. Wals. p. 57 . out of that Garrison with a small Party, he was wounded 
l T. Wals. p. 57  in a Skirmish, by an Ambuscado of the Scots, and taken Prisoner 
m T. Wals. p. 57  About this time he had another Charter 
n Cart. 30 E. 1. n. 40.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Alkmundbury, in Com. Hunt. And the next ensuing year, the King marching into Scotland with great Forces, he again attended 
o Ex vet. Rotulo penès praf. W. le Neve.  him thither, and was at the Siege 
p Ex vet. Rotulo penès praf. W. le Neve.  of Caerlaverok. At this time the King being Victorious 
q T. Wals. ut supr. n. 20.  there, marched through the whole Realm, all Places of Strength yielding 
r T. Wals. ut supr. n. 20.  to him: Whence making a triumphant Return, he left 
s Ibid. p. 60. n. 40.  this john de Segrave behind him, as Lieutenant there.  
In 33 E. 3. he obtained Licence 
t Pat. 33 E. 1. p. 1. m. 18.  to Fortify his Manor-house at Caludon, in Com. Warr. with a Moat, and an Embattelled Wall: And in 34 E. 1. had further Summons 
u Claus. 34 E. 1. in dorso, m. 16. in cedul●.  to attend the King at Carlisle, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to march with him into Scotland, against Robert Brus, then in Arms, and assuming the Title of King in that Realm.  
And, as his Employments of Power and Trust, under King Edward the First, were thus great and remarkable; so were they no less eminent and honourable in the time of his Son and Successor King Edward the Second: For, in the first year of his Reign he was constituted 
x Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 7.  Justice of all the Forests from Trent Northwards, as also Governor 
y Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 7.  of Notingham-Castle: and in 2 E. 2. again made Warden 
z Rot. Scoc. 2 E. 2. m. 11.  of all Scotland.  
In 3 E. 2. he had a Grant 
a Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 22.  of the Justiceship of the Forests beyond Trent, and Government of Notingham-Castle, for Life: And in 4 E. 2. was 
b Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 10.  again in the Scottish Wars. But in 6 E. 2. attending 
c Ms. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84. f. 96 b.  the King into that Realm, was taken Prisoner 
d Ms. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84. f. 96 b.  in that unfortunate Battle of Bannocksburne, where the English lost the day: for whose Redemption 
e Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 28.  above a Twelvemonth after, one Thomas de Moram a Scot, than Prisoner in the Tower of London, and divers other of that Nation, detained in sundry parts of this Realm, were delivered 
f Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 28.  to Stephen de Segrave, Son and Heir of this john, by the King's appointment, to be given in exchange for him.  
In 8 E. 2. he had another Summons 
g Claus. 8 E. 2. in droso, m. ●.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, thence to march into Scotland: And in 9 E. 2. obtained Licence 
h Cart. 9 E. 2. n. 45.  for a Market every Week, upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Fenny- Stanton in Com. Hunt., as also for one Fair every year, on the Eve and Day of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and six days following.  
In 10 E. 2. in consideration 
k Claus. 1● E. 2. m. 3●.  of his great Services, and in recompense 
l Claus. 1● E. 2. m. 3●.  of his Imprisonment in Scotland, he obtained the Grant 
m Claus. 1● E. 2. m. 3●.  of a thousand Pounds: And in 12 E. 2. had Licence 
n Cart. n. 64.  for a Market every Week, upon the Tuesday, at Alspath, in Com. Warr. and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of St. Laurence, and six days following.  
In 18 E. 2. the King having conceived 
o H. Knighton, 2543. n. 40.  some displeasure towards him, for the escape of Roger Lord Mortimer out of the Tower of London, sent 
p H. Knighton, 2543. n. 40.  him (together with Edmund Earl of Kent, and some others) into Gascoine, under colour of defending 
q H. Knighton, 2543. n. 40.  those Parts; Where being 
r Ibid.  a great Mortality, he departed 
s Ibid.  this Life, leaving john his Grandchild his Cousin and next 
t Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 13, & 17.  Heir (Stephen his eldest Son dying a little time before him) having had Summons 
† Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 24 E. 1. to that Year. But of this john, I shall respite what I have to say for a while, and take notice of that which is memorable of Nicholas de Segrave, Brother to the before-specified john, as also of the said Stephen.  
In 22 E. 1. this Nicholas 
Nicholas.  was 
u Rot. Pip. 27 E. 1. sub tit. Nomina etc.  in the King's Service in Gascoine: And in 25 E. 1. had Summons 
x Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso, m. 26.  to attend Prince Edward, at Newcastle upon Tine, to march against the Scots; as also the next ensuing year, to be at 
y Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso, m. 26.  Carlisle, well appointed with Horse and Arms, in order to another Expedition designed for Scotland; at which time he was in the Battle 
‖ Ex Rot. vet. penès 〈…〉  of Faukirke, where the English were Victorious.  
In 33 E. 1. this Nicholas, whom my Author 
* M. West. in anno 1305.  calls Vnus de praestantioribus Militibus de Regno, One of the most Worthy Knights in this Realm, being 
† M. West. in anno 1305.  charged with Treason, by Sir john de Crombwell Knight; in defence of his Innocency, challenged 
y M. West. in anno 1305.  Crombwell to a Duel: But that being not permitted, he went 
z Ibid.  beyond-Sea, without Licence, to pursue him. At which the King took such offence, that he commanded 
a Ibid.  Justice should be done against him. Whereupon, after three days consultation, the Judges declared 
b Ibid. , That he deserved death, and that all his Goods should be confiscate: yet added, 
c Ibid.  That, in regard of his Noble Descent, as also, in respect that he went not out of England in any affront to the King, but to be revenged on his Accuser, he might do well to pardon him. To whom the King answered 
d Ibid. , It is in my power to extend Mercy as I please. Who hath submitted to my Clemency, and suffered for it? Let your Sentence be recorded in Writing, and it shall stand for Law. Hereupon he was committed 
e Ibid.  to Prison, for a terror to other Offenders in the like kind: but after few days, divers of the Nobility interceding 
f Ibid.  for him, thirty of his Peers also, girt with Swords, offering 
g Ibid.  to be bound, Body and Goods, that he should be forthcoming whensoever the King should require, he was set at liberty 
h Ibid. , and restored 
i Ibid.  to his Possessions.  
Upon this his Flight, to go beyond-Sea, with purpose to fight with Crombwell in the Court of France, endeavouring 
k Plac. Parl. p. 266.  to take Shipping at Dobor, and being there withstood by 
l Plac. Parl. p. 266.  the Constable of that Castle, he got to another 
m Plac. Parl. p. 266.  Haven, and sailed over; for which, upon his return, he was seized 
n 〈…〉  on at Dobor, and brought to his Trial, as before is observed. But after this, scil. in 34 E. 1. he had another Summons 
o 〈…〉  to be at Carlisle in the xv ●s of St. john Baptist's Nativity, then to attend the King in his Expedition against Robert Brus. And in 1 E. 2. was constituted 
p 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle at Northampton, and 
q 〈…〉  Marshal of England. In 4 E. 2. he obtained Licence to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Barton- Segrave, in Com. Northampt. and was the same year again in the Scottish Wars.  
Upon 
r 〈…〉  this Grant of the Marshalship to him, William, le marshal much stomaching 
s 〈…〉  the matter, both of them, by their Friends and Allies, raised 
t 〈…〉  strong Parties, and resolved 
u 〈…〉  to come with them, in that sort attended, to the Parliament, which was to begin at London, upon Sunday next after the Feast of St. Laurence, in 5 E. 2. But the King, being advertised thereof, prohibited 
x Ibid.  them so to do, upon pain of forfeiture of all they had; commanding 
y Ibid.  them, by his special Precepts, that they should not dare to come with Weapons, or in any other sort than had been usual in the time of King Edward his Father.  
This is all I have to say of this Nicholas de Segrave, other than that he had Summons 
‖ Claus. de 〈◊〉. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons, from 30 E. 1. until 14 E. 2. inclusive: and that he departed 
† Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 37.  this Life in 15 E. 2. being then seized 
* Esc. 15 E. 2. n. 37.  of the Manor of Pes●nhale, in Com. Suff. Heydon, in Com. Essex. of the Site of the Castle of Barton, in Com. Northt. (which he had by the Gift of Nicholas his Father) as also of the Manor of Weston, in that County: leaving Issue Maud his Daughter and Heir, then married to Edmund de Bohun, thirty years of age.  
I come next to Stephen 
Stephen.  his Nephew, who died the same year with his Father (as I have already intimated.)  
This Stephen, in 34 E. 1. was 
z Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 11.  with john his Father in the Wars of Scotland: but in 12 E. 2. he took part 
a Pat. 12 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17 : with Thomas Earl of Lancaster; yet submitting himself, had his Pardon 
b Pat. 12 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17 : And the same year, in consideration 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of his good and faithful Services, obtained a Grant 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of the Hundred of Stodesden, in Com. ... to hold for Life; paying yearly to the King's Exchequer, by the hands of the Sheriff, the ancient Farm thereof.  
Moreover, in 16 E. 2. he was made Constable 
e Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 12.  of the Tower of London: and in 18 E. 2. accompanied 
f H. Knighton, 2543 n. 40. Pat. 18 E. 2. p. 1. m. 26.  his Father, under the Command of Edmund Earl of Kent, into Gascoigne. Soon after which he died: Whereupon the Manor of Caludon, in Com. Warr. with certain other Lands, was 
g Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 12.  assigned to Alice his Wife, for her Dowry.  
¶ ay now come to john de Segrave, 
John.  Son to this last-mentioned Stephen, but Heir to his Grandfather, as hath been already observed: Whose Marriage 
h Pat. 4 6 E. ●. p. 2. m. 7 Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  with Margarct Daughter and Heir to Thomas of Brotherton, Marshal of England (second Son to King Edward the First) added no small Honour to this Family.  
In 18 E. 2. this john was sent 
i H. Knighton, ut sup●a.  into Gascoine, with his Father: and in 10 E. 3. arriving to his full age, had Livery 
k Claus. 10 E. 3. m. ●8.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, doing 
l Claus. 10 E. 3. m. ●8.  his Homage. In which year being employed 
m Ibid. in dors. m 10  into Scotland, upon the King's special Service, his Debts due to the Exchequer were respited 
n Ibid. in dors. m 10  In 14 E. 3. this john was by Indenture 
o Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King, with xl Men at Arms, whereof eight to be Knights, and the rest Esquires, as also with xl Archers, under several Banners: all which were to continue in the Marches of Scotland, from the Month of April, until Martinmass next ensuing, and to receive the Wages of War accustomed.  
In 16 E. 3. he served 
p Rot Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  the King in his Wars of France, with xl Men at Arms, and xl Archers. And the same year was 
q Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 2. m. 12.  in that Expedition made into Scotland.  
Likewise, in 18 E. 3. he was again retained 
r Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King for one Quarter of that Year, in his Wars of France, with xl Men at Arms, whereof one Banneret, besides himself, eight Knights, the rest Esquires, and Men at Arms And in 19 E. 3. received command 
s 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to repair to Portsmouth upon the Feast of St. Laurence, thence to attend the King, with all the Power he could make, into France. And having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 10 E. 3. till 25 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
t Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 69.  this Life upon Tuesday in Easter-week, 27 E. 3. leaving Issue Elizabeth 
u Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 69.  his sole Daughter and Heir, at that time married 
x Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 69.  to john the Son of john Lord Mowbray, to whom she brought an ample Fortune: Whereupon doing his Fealty 
y Rot. Fin. 27 ●. 3. m. 9 , he had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 27 ●. 3. m. 9  of her Lands the same year; Margaret his Wife surviving, who afterwards took 
a Claus. 32 E. 3. m. 28.  Sir Walter Manny to her Husband.  
There was also another john, 
john.  Uncle to this last-mentioned john.  
In 34 E. 1. this john was 
b Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 12.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 4 ●. 2. m. 13.  4 E. 2. And having married 
d Esc. 23 F. 3. n. 44.  julian the Daughter and Heir to john de Sandwic Lord of Folkeston in Kent, in 22 E. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
e 〈◊〉 22. ●. 3. n. 29.  for two Markets every Week at Folkeston; one on the Tuesday, the other on the Thursday: and departed 
f Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 44.  this Life in 23 E. 3. leaving Mary his Daughter 
g Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 44.  and Heir xv days old.   

Scoteni.  
UPon the Assessment of that Aid levied in 12 H. 2. for marrying the King's Daughter, Lambert de Scoteni 
Lambert.  certified 
a Lib. rub. 〈◊〉 Linc. , That he heid of the King ten Knights Fees, whereof Richard de Haia detained the Service of one: for all which, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
b Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Linc.  vi l. xiii s. iv d. And, in 18 H. 2. upon Collection of the Scutage of Ireland, answered 
c Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Linc.  x l. in regard he neither was in that Expedition, not sent Soldiers thither.  
In 6 R. 1. this Lambert gave 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Linc.  ten Marks to be exempted from attending the King in Normandy at that time. And having bestowed 
e 〈◊〉. Ang. vol. 1. 923 b. n. 60.  on the Nuns of 〈◊〉, in Com. Line. one Ox-gang of Land in Limberg, with two Sheaves of the Tithes of his own Demesns, died 
f Ex Cod. ●●gro de 〈◊〉  without Issue, leaving his two Sisters, Berta, and Aumirais, his next Heirs.  
Of which Berts, descended 
h Ex Cod. ●●gro de 〈◊〉  William, who had the Manor-house of Cokerington, in Com. Linc. for 
i Ibid.  his Purparty; but gave 
k Ibid.  it to Henry de Lekeburne, with Lauretta his Sister in Marriage: and left Issue 
l Ibid.  three Daughters, Frithesand, Cecelie, and Agnes. Of these, Frithesand became the Wife 
m Ibid.  of Hugh de Willughby. Of Aumaris, the second Sister, descended 
n Ibid.  Thomas, commonly called Thomas de Scoteni, who sold 
o Ibid.  his Purparty in Cokerington to Sir Roger de Nevil.  
In 5 joh. one William, 
William.  called likewise William de Scoteni, gave 
p Rot. Pip. 5 〈◊〉 Linc.  Lx Marks for that Purparty of the Lands of the before-specified Lambert, which through his Mothers Right 
q Rot. Pip. 5 〈◊〉 Linc.  belonged to him. Which William, with Thomas de Scoteni, in 13 joh. upon payment of the third Scutage of King Richard the First, accounted 
r 〈…〉  for xuj Knights Fees and an half. But this William died without Issae-male, leaving three Daughters his Heirs 
s 〈…〉  Frethesend, married 
t 〈…〉  to Walter de Killingholm; Cecilie, to 
u 〈…〉  Philip de Faucumberge; and 
* 〈…〉  Helen, (who was committed 
v 〈…〉  to the Tuition of Brian Fitz-Alan) otherwise called A●ice, after married 〈◊〉 William Talbot of 〈◊〉, in Com. Linc. Which William, with Walter de Killingholm, and Philip de Faucumberge, held (in Right of their Wives) three parts of one Knights Fee in Thorpe, besides Glanford-Bridge.  
But I return to Thomas. 
Thomas.  This Thomas gave a Fine 
y Rot. Pip. 7 Joh Linc.  of an C l. and one Palfrey unto the King, for his part of the Lands belonging to the Barony of Lambert de Multon, then in the King's hands: And died in 30 H. 3. as it seems; Peter 
Peter.  his Son then answering 
z Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. Linc.  for his Relief: Of whom (in favour 
a Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 5. ) he accepted 
b Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 5.  of xxxv l. though 
c Rot. Fin. 33 H. 3. m. 5.  he held his Lands of him by Barony. But in 34 H. 3. upon the Return of an Inquisition, which was then transmitted to the Barons of the Exchequer, it being certified 
d Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 17. , That the Lands of this Barony were in so great a measure aliened, that the Remainder was not sufficient to answer the full Relief, command 
e Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 17.  was given to them, that they should cause all those who had any part of the Lands so sold, to be distrained for their respective Proportions, to the end the full Relief might be totally satisfied.  
In 4 E. 1. this Peter paid 
f Rot. Pip. 4 E. 1. Norht.  viij l. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales; and died 
g Rot. Pip. 6 E. 1. m. 27.  in 6 E. 1. Whereupon the Sheriff of Lincolnshire had command 
h Rot. Pip. 6 E. 1. m. 27.  to assign a reasonable Dowry to Isabella his Widow.  
¶ About this time there was also one Walter de Scoteni; which Walter 
Walter.  held 
i Testa de Nevil, tit. Suss.  fourteen Knights Fees and an half of Alice Countess of Ewe, who then possessed 
k Testa de Nevil, tit. Suff.  the Honour of Hastings, in Com. Suss. This Walter gave 
l Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 839 a. n. 60.  Kokesby to the Monks of Koche-Abby, in Com. Ebor. But in Anno 1259. (43 H. 3.) being 
m M. Westm. in an. 1259. M. Paris. p. 984. n. 40.  the principal Person of Counsel with the Earl of Gloucester, and likewise his Steward 
n M. Westm. in an. 1259. M. Paris. p. 984. n. 40. , he was suspected 
o M. Westm. in an. 1259. M. Paris. p. 984. n. 40.  for giving Poison to that Great Earl, and to William de Clare his Brother; of which Poison William died 
p M. Westm. in an. 1259. M. Paris. p. 984. n. 40. , and the Earl himself hardly 
q M. Westm. in an. 1259. M. Paris. p. 984. n. 40.  escaped. This 'twas believed 
r M. Paris. p. 988.  he did for a great Sum of Money, then given to him by William de Valence. Shortly after which, having his Trial 
s M. Westm. ut supra.  by the Country, and being found 
t M. Westm. ut supra.  guilty thereof, he was 
u M. Westm. ut supra.  drawn through the City of Winchester to the Gallows, and there hanged.   

Peche.  
IN the tenth year of King Henry the Second Reign, Hamon Peche 
Hamon.  being Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. 10 H. 2. 〈◊〉  of Cambridgshire, so continued 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  till half of the twelfth year; at which time, upon the Assessment of that Aid for Marrying the King's Daughter, he certified 
c Lib. 〈◊〉 sub tit 〈◊〉.  his Knight's Fees in Suffolk to be eleven an half and two fourth parts; and in Cambridgshire, seven and a twelfth part de veteri Feoffamento; as also, an half, third, and fourth part de novo. Which Fees in Cambridgshire were 
d Lib. 〈◊〉 sub tit 〈◊〉.  of his Wife's Inheritance, viz. Alice, Daughter 
e Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 30 a. n. 30.  to William Peverell, one of the Coheirs of Pain Peverell her Brother, as part of the Honour of Brunne. For all which Fees, in 14 H. 2. he paid 
f Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. 〈◊〉. & Hunt.  xii l. xiv s. viz. a Mark for each Fee. And in 
g Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Canta●.  2 R. 1. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, ix l. x s. ix d.  
To this Hamon succeeded Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his Son 
h Mon. Angl. ut supra.  and Heir; who in 6 R. 1. upon the Collecting of that Scutage then assessed for the King's Redemption, paid 
i Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Canta●.  nineteen l. xx d. for the Knight's Fees of his Paternal Inheritance; and two Marks and an half, for those of the Honour of Brunne, which descended to him by his Mother.  
In 6 joh. this Gilbert gave 
k Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Canta●●.  C Marks to the King, for Livery of his Purparty in Brunne, which he held of Hugh the Son of Henry de Longcamp; whereof he had been dispossessed 
l Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Canta●●.  by seizure into the King's hands, amongst those Lands which belonged to the Normans; in respect 
m Recuil des 〈◊〉 de sword per I. du tiler p. 159.  that the Dukedom of Normandy was then recovered from King john, by Philip Augustus' King of France.  
After which, viz. in 14 joh. the whole Barony of this Gilbert was committed 
n Part. 14 Joh. ●. 4.  to the Custody of Hugh de Boves, he being then dead; as 'tis like; for I find no more mention of him: leaving Issue Hamon 
Hamon.  his Son 
o Mon. Angl. ut supra n. 40.  and Heir. Which Hamon, in 2 H. 3. upon Collection of the first Scutage of that King, paid 
p Rot. Pip. 2. H. 3. Cantabr.  xxxiv Marks two s. two d. for seventeen Knights Fees and a twelsth part, whereof his own Barony did consist; and ten Marks for five Knights Fees of the Barony of Brunne.  
In 7 H. 3. this Hamon having been 
q Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso, m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Wales, obtained the King's Precept 
r Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso, m. 4.  for levying Scutage upon all his own Tenants by Military Service, within the Counties of Cantabr. Norff. Suff. Linc. Oxon. Wi●tes. Dorset. and Somerset. And in 25 H. 3. departed 
s Lel. coll vol. 1. 343.  this Life, in his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Whereupon his Body was brought over to the Priory of Barnewell, near Cambridge, (of the Foundation of the Peverells, his Ancestors) and buried 
t 〈…〉  in the Chapel of our Lady there: leaving Issue, by Eve his Wife, (by birth an 
u Ibid. 30 a. n. 40.  Alien) Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his Son 
x Ibid. 30 a. n. 40.  and Heir, and five 
y Ibid. 30 a. n. 40.  others, viz. Hamon, Hugh, Robert, Thomas, and William: Of which younger Sons, Hugh adhered 
z Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  to the Rebellious Barons in 49 H. 3.  
This last-mentioned Gilbert, in 26 H. 3. giving Security 
a Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 12.  for the Payment of his Relief (scil. CC Marks) and doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m. 12.  of the Lands of his Inheritance: but died 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. 627.  in 19 E. 1. To whom succeeded another Gilbert; who, in 22 E. 1. attended 
d Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m 9  the King in that Expedition then made into Gascoine; and had Summons 
e Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 E. 1. till 15 E. 2. inclusive. And having married 
f Mon. Angl. ut supra, 30 b. n. ●0. & 30.  two Wives, the one called Maude de Hastings, the other joan Daughter of Simon de Grey, had Issue by the first of them, two Sons, john 
g Ibid. , and Edmund 
h Ibid. , unto whom he left 
i Ibid.  little, giving most of his Estate to 
k Ibid.  his Children by the second, and made 
l Ibid.  King Edw. l. Heir to the rest of his Barony: to whom likewise, in 12 E. 1. he gave 
m Ibid. n. 50.  the Patronage of the Priory of Bernwelle.  
¶ Another Branch there was of this Name, and probably from the same Stock; the first thereof being 
n Godw. de 〈◊〉.  Robert Peche Bishop of Coventre, in King Stephen's time. Which Robert had Issue 
o Godw. de 〈◊〉.  Richard 
Richard.  Archdeacon of Coventre: to whom another Richard, viz. Son of Geffrey Peche, succeeded as next 
p 〈…〉  Heir. Which last-mentioned Richard, by Right of Descent from Petronill his Mother, Daughter and at length Heir 
q 〈…〉  to Richard Walshe, possessed 
r 〈…〉  that fair Lordship of Wormleighton, in Com. Warr. and left Issue; 
s 〈…〉  Sir john Peche 
john.  Knight; who in October, 49 H. 3. (soon after that memorable Battle of G●esham) had the King's special Letters 
t Pat. 49 H. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso.  of Protection, to be in force till Whitsuntide following, which shows, that he stood Loyal to the King in that troublesome time. Nor did he, after that, want Employments of Public Trust; for from 53 H. 3. till 9 E. 1. inclusive, he was 
u 〈…〉  frequently one of the Justices of Gaol-delivery at Warwick: and, in 15 E. 1. in 
x 〈…〉  that 〈◊〉 Expedition under Edmund Earl of Cornwall, to whom the King (being then in France) had committed 
y T. Wals. p. 15. n. 10.  the Guardianship of this Realm, during his absence.  
Moreover, in 26 E. 1. he was in 
z Rot. Scoc. 26 8. 1. m. 3.  the Scottish Wars: So likewise in 
a Rot. Scoc. 32 ●. 1. m. 2.  32 E. 1. and 
b Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. ●.  34 E. 1.  
And in 15 E. 2. upon Information 
c Claus. 15 E. 2. in dors. m. 27.  given to the King. That one Thomas Blaun●front, and others, had possessed themselves of Warwick-Castle, then in the Ring's hands, by reason of the Earl of Warwick's Minority, he received a special Commission 
d Claus. 15 E. 2. in dors. m. 27.  to accompany the Sheriff of that County thither, and requiring the Render thereof, to imprison the Transgressor's: Whereupon he was constituted Governor 
e Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 31.  of it; and the next ensuing year was 
f Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 7.  one of the Commissioners for arraying of Soldiers, Horse and Foot, to march against the Scots; being the same year also made 
g Rot. Fin. 17 E. 2. m. 24.  Constable of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports; and in 19 E. 2. Governor 
† Pat. 19 E. 2. p 1. m. 10.  of Corffe-Castle. But in that Confession 
h T. Wals. p. 111. n. 30.  made by Edmund Earl of Kent, in 3 E. 3. when he stood charged with Treason, for reporting Edward the Second (his Brother) to be alive, and that he had conspired his Enlargement from Prison, and Restitution to his Thronc; being accused 
i T. Wals. p. 111. n. 30.  to be one of that Earls Abettors therein, Precepts 
k Pat. 4 E. 3. m. 25.  were issued out to the Sheriffs of the Counties of Warr. Dorset. and Hants. for his speedy apprehension: after which, his Lands were seized 
l Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 24. ; but ere long, being cleared of that Charge, he had restitution of them again; as appears 
m Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 24.  by the King's Mandate, directed to the Sheriff of Warwickshire, bearing date in August following. And having had Summons 
n Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments, to fit amongst the Peers of this Realm, from 14 E. 2. until 9 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
o Ex autogr. penès prad. 8. Montfort.  this Life about the eleventh or twelfth of that King's Reign, leaving john 
john.  his Grandson 
p Ex autogr. penès prad. 8. Montfort.  his Heir, who never had Summons to Parliament, nor none of his Descendants; but being a Knight 
q Fin. lev. craft. Ascens. 16 E. 3.  in 16 E. 3. in 28 E. 3. served 
r Claus. 28 E. 3. in dorso, m. 21.  in the Parliament then held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for the County of Warwick: So likewise in 
s Claus. 32 E. a. in dorso, m. 21.  32 E. 3. and in 
t Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3. m. 16.  43 E. 3. was Sheriff for the Counties of Warm. and Leic.  
And in 45 E. 3. purposing 
u Ex autogr. penès 〈◊〉 S. M.  to take a Voyage beyond-Sea, enfeoffed 
x Ex autogr. penès 〈◊〉 S. M.  Sir Baldwin Frevile Knight, and others, in divers of his Lordships and Lands, with trust, that if he should die in those Parts, they might educate his Children conveniently, with the Issues and Profits of them, this being 
y T. Wals. 282, n. 40.  the time that john Duke of Lancaster failed into France, with a great Army, to relieve Kochell.  
In 47 E. 3. he served again 
z Claus. 47 E. 3. in dorso.  in the Parliament then held, as one of the Knights for Warwickshire; but in 50 E. 3. departed 
a Esc. 50 E. 3. n. 51.  this Life, leaving john 
john.  
b Esc. 50 E. 3. n. 51.  his Son and Heir xv years of age: who being also a Knight, in 9 R. 2. attended 
c Ex autogr. penès praf. S. M.  john Duke of Lancaster (then bearing the Title of King of Castille and Leon) into Spain. Whether he died there, or not, I am not certain; but plain it is, that he departed 
d Esc. 9 ●. 2. n. 92.  this Life the same year, leaving Issue joan and Margaret his Daughters 
e Esc. 9 ●. 2. n. 92.  and Heirs. Which joan dying without Issue, Margaret the Wife of Sir William Montfort of Col●shill, in Com. Warr. Knight, became sole 
f Fin. de div. come. levat. craft. Mart. 12 H. 4.  Heir to the whole Inheritance, scil. 
g Fin. de div. come. levat. craft. Mart. 12 H. 4.  the Manors of Hampton in Arden, H●niley, Blackwell, Wyrmeleghton, Fenni-Cumpton, Aven-Dasset, Dunchurch, and Toft, all in Com. Warr. and Shenington, in Com. Glouc.   

Morewic.  
IN 12 H. 2. Ernulf de Morewic, 
Ernulf.  upon the Assessment of that Aid then levied, for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit. Northumb. , That he held one Knights Fee in Com. Northumb. de veteri Feoffamento.  
To this Ernulf succeeded Hugh, 
Hugh.  who had the reputation of a Baron; but his Barony consisted 
b Testa de Nevil, Northumb.  of no more than that one Knights Fee: by which Service he held 
c Testa de Nevil, Northumb.  the Manor of Chivington (commonly called West- Chi●ington) in Com. Northumb.  
In 31 H. 2. this Hugh accounted 
d Rot. Pip. 31 H. ●. tit. Honour de Vesci.  for the Farm of the Honour of William de Vesci, in Com. Northumbr. and the same year, being Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Cumbr.  of Cumberland, so continued 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Cumbr.  till 33 H. 2. inclusive. In 35 H. 2. he was one of those who attended 
g Cod. Ms. in Scacc. penès Thes. & Camer. f. 1.  the King at Waltham, when he made his Testament: and departed this Life in 2 R. 1. as it seems; for than did Nicholas de Morewic his Brother give 
h Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Northum.  CC Marks for the Wardship of his Heir, whose Name was Hugh. 
Hugh.  Which Hugh continued in Minority till 3 joh. for than it appears, that William de Briwere had 
i Rot. Pip. 3 〈◊〉. Northumb.  the Tuition of him: but afterwards married 
k Ex autogr. penès J. Lumley, eq. aur. anno 1578.  Sibyl the Daughter of Richard de Vnfranvill, by whom he left Issue Hugh his Son and Heir.  
Which Hugh died 
l Rot. Pip. 45 H. 3. Ebor.  in 45 H. 3. being then seized 
m Esc. 53 H. 3. n. 18. Northumb.  of the Manors of West- Chivington, and Morewic; as also of xx l. Lands in Langherst, and Pendemore, which he had in Frankmarriage from Robert Bertram of Bothale: Likewise of vi l. Lands in Keveley, which he held of Geffrey de Luci: leaving three Daughters his Heirs, then in Minority; whose Wardship and Marriages William de Latimer, for MCC Marks, obtained 
n Rot. Pip. ut supra. . Which Daughters afterwards were thus 
o Esc. ut supra.  bestowed in Wedlock; viz. Sibyl, first to Roger de Lumley, and after to Laurence de St. Martin; Theophania, to john de Bulemer; and Beatrix, to john de Roseles.   

Fitz-Ranulph.  
Robert Fitz-Ranulph, 
Robert.  Lord of Alfreton, Norton, and Marnham, in Com. Derb. in the time of King Henry the Second, was Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Nott. & Derb.  of the Counties of Nottingham and Derby for the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and half the sixteenth year of that King's Reign.  
It is by all our Historians reported, That Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered by Reginald Fitz-Vrse, William de Tracy, Richard Briton, and Hugh de Morvill, upon 
b Geru. Dorobern. 1418. n. 50.  the Tuesday next after Christmass-day, in Anno 1170. (17 H. 2.) which happened that year on the Friday; making no mention of any Person else in that foul Act: But that there were some others likewise then present, and guilty thereof, there is no question at all to be made, and that this Robert Fitz-Ranulph was one of that number: Nay, it is certainly affirmed 
c Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 607 ●. n. 40. , that he was one of the four; for sure it is, that, to expiate that bloody Murder, he founded 
d Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 607 ●. n. 40.  the Priory of Beauchief, in Com. Derb. for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine's Order, and gave 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  thereunto the Churches of Norton, Alfreton, Wymondew●●de, and Edwalton.  
This Robert had Issue 
f Mon. Ang. ut supra.  William 
William.  Baron of Alfreton, in the time of King Richard the First. Which William gave 
† Ibid. 94 a. n. 20.  to the Canons of Tyurgarton the Church of Blakwelle; and by Agnes his Wife had Issue 
g Mon. Ang. ut supra.  Thomas, and three Daughters, viz. Alice, the Wife 
h Mon. Ang. ut supra.  of Sir William de Chaworth Knight; joan, of 
i Mon. Ang. ut supra.  Robert the Son of Richard de Lathom of Lathom, in Com. Lanc. and Lettuce 
k Mon. Ang. ut supra. , who died without Issue. Which Thomas dying 
l Ibid.  Issueless, his Sisters became 
m Ibid.  his Heirs. Whereupon Robert de Lathom, and joan his Wife, in 26 H. 3. paying 
n Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. N●tt. & Derb. 〈…〉  seven l. x s. to the King, for their Relief (for the Purparty belonging to her) had Livery 
o Rot. pip. 26 H. 3. N●tt. & Derb. 〈…〉  thereof; and giving Cxv Marks, and three Palfreys, for a Fine 
p Rot. pip. 26 H. 3. N●tt. & Derb. 〈…〉 , had a Grant 
q Rot. pip. 26 H. 3. Nott. & Derb. 〈…〉  of the Custody of the other Purparty, belonging to Thomas de Chaworth, Son and Heir to the before-specified William and Alice, and then in Minority. Which Thomas arriving to his full age in 31 H. 3. and performing his Homage 
r Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 5. , had then Livery 
s Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 5.  thereof.   

Herpetre.  
IN 12 H. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, William the Son of john de Herpetre certified 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit. Dorset. , That he held thirteen Knights Fees and an half.  
To this William succeeded William his Son 
b Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Dors. Solmers.  and Heir, who in 22 H. 2. paid 
c Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Dors. Solmers.  C l. Fine, for trespassing in the King's Forests of Dorsetshire: and in 6 R. 1. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Dors. Somers.  C Marks to make his Peace with that King, so that he might repossess his Lands lying in the Counties of Dorset. Somerset. Glouc. and Devon. The next ensuing year he paid 
e Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Dors. Somers.  fifty Marks for the Lordship of Berewic, which was of the Inheritance of his Son's Wife, being part of the Lands of Robert Fitz-Harding: and in 8 H. 3. gave 
f Rot. Fin. ● H. 3. m. 8.  a Fine of CClxxx Marks, for the Wardship of the Heir of William de Carrio.  
It seems that the Heir-Female of this Family married to Gurnay; for in 16 H. 3. Robert de Gurnay doing 
g Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Lands of Robert the Son of john de Herpetre, lying in Com. Somerset. whom the Record 
i Rot. Fin. 16 H. 3. m. 3.  calls his Grandfather.   

Gaugi.  
IN 12 H. 2. Rophe de Gaugi, 
Rophe.  upon the 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. 〈◊〉. Northamb.  Assessment of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
b Lib. rub. in Scacc. 〈◊〉. Northamb. , That his Ancestors held three Knights Fees, which descended to two Sisters and Coheirs, whereof he married the elder; and thereupon had 
c Ibid.  at that time one Knights Fee and an half in Demesn: the other Sister being the Wife 
d Ibid.  of Hugh de Ellinton.  
To this Ralph succeeded Robert de Gaugi, 
Robert.  who, in 14 joh. was reckoned 
e M Paris. 〈◊〉 n. 20.  to be one of King John's Evil Counsellors; being so obsequious to him, as that, through his Favour, in 16 joh. he obtained 
f Claus. 16 Joh. m. 1.  an advantageous Marriage, viz. Beatrice the Daughter of Isold, Niece and Heir to Robert Lovel; and with her, the Lordships 
g Claus. 16 Joh. m. 1.  of Langcester, and Thornton up the Weigh, in the Bishopric of Durham.  
In 18 joh. this Robert was made Governor 
h 〈…〉  of Lafford-Castle (in Com. Linc.) as also 
i Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  of Newark-Castle, in Com. Nott. Which Castle the Bishop of Lincoln delivered 
k Pat. 2 H. 3. m. 2.  up into the King's Hands, in the time of the War betwixt him and his Barons. In 2 H. 3. he was 
l M. Paris. 217. 1. 40.  with Ranulph Earl of Chester, and divers other of the Loyal Nobles, at the Siege of Montsorell-Castle; and after that detained 
m Ibid. 300. n. 20, & 30.  the Castle of Newark, belonging to the Bishop of Lincoln, till 3 H. 3. But then the Bishop, giving 
n Ibid. 300. n. 20, & 30.  him satisfaction for the Victual and Provisions in it, he restored 
o Ibid. 300. n. 20, & 30.  it to him, by the King's appointment. About this time it was certified 
p Testa de Nevil, Northum. , that the Barony of this Robert, in Com. Northumbr. did consist of the Manors of Elingham, Osberwic, Doxford, Cramelington, Heton, Harelaw, jesemuth, and Witelaw, which were held by the Service of three Knights Fees.  
There were also two others of this Name, that stood stoutly to King john, against his Rebellious Barons; viz. 
q Claus. 17 Joh m. 11.  Roger de Gaugy, 
Roger.  who, in recompense of his Services, had a Grant 
r Claus. 17 Joh m. 11.  of the Lands of Richard Gubion, lying in the Counties of Northampt. and Leic. And Samson Gaugi, 
Samson.  who had 
s Ibid.  the like Grant of the Lands of Robert Arsik, and his Mother, lying in Somerton, and Coghes, in Com. Oxon. But long he held them not; for the year next following the King disposed 
t Claus. 18 Joh m. 2.  of them for the Support of his Garrison in Oxford-Castle.  
The next of whom I find mention, is William de Gaugi: 
William.  Which William, in 18 H. 3. had a Grant 
u Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Custody of the Honour of Kaermarden, with the Castle.  
Not long after this, viz. in 27 H. 3. upon 
x Rot. Fin. 27 M. 3. m. 2.  the death of Ralph de Gaugi, 
Ralph.  who held 
y Testa de Nevil, Northum.  the Barony of Shesemuth, by the Service of three Knights Fees, as his Ancestors had done, from the time of King Henry the First; Ralph his Son and Heir, doing his Homage 
z Rot. Fin ut supra. , had Livery 
a Rot. Fin ut supra.  of his Lands: and dying 
b Rot. Fin. 7 E. 1. m. 18.  without Issue, in 7 E. 1. Adam 
Adam.  his Brother became 
c Rot. Fin. 7 E. 1. m. 18.  his Heir. Which Adam, being then a Leper 
d Ibid. , could not 
e Ibid.  come to the King to do him Homage: but died within few years; so that Roger de Clifford, in 15 E. 1. being found 
f Rot. Pip. 15 E 1. Northumb.  Cousin and Heir to the last-mentioned Ralph, paying 
g Rot. Pip. 15 E 1. Northumb.  xl l. for his Relief, had Livery 
h Rot. Pip. 15 E 1. Northumb.  of his Lands.   

Foliot.  
IN 12 H. 2. upon Assessment 
a Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit Northampt.  of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, Robert Foliot 
Robert.  certified 
b Lib. rub. in Scacc. tit Northampt. , That he had fifteen Knights Fees, which his Ancestors had held from the Conquest: for which, upon Collection of that Aid in 14 H. 2. he paid 
c Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Northt  ix l. iii s. iv d.  
This Robert took to Wife 
d Ex Regist. quodam, in Officio Dacat. Lanc.  Margery the Daughter and Heir to Richard de Reincurt Lord of Sutton, in Com. Bedf. Whereupon King Henry the Second confirmed 
e Ex Regist. quodam, in Officio Dacat. Lanc.  to him, with her, the Manor of Burton, in Com. Northampt. and all other the Lands and Honour of Guy de Reyncurt, Ancestor of Richard: Which Guy came 
f Ex Regist. quodam, in Officio Dacat. Lanc.  into England at the time of the Conquest.  
To him succeeded Richard Foliot, 
Richard.  his Son 
g Ex Regist. quodam, in Officio Dacat. Lanc.  and Heir, who gave 
h Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 544 b. n. 40.  to the Knights Hospitallers divers Lands in Warpesgrove; and left Issue 
i 〈…〉  one sole Daughter, his Heir, called Margery, married 
k Ibid. & Rot. Pip. ● 〈◊〉 Cantab  to Wyschard Ledet, Son of Christian Ledet, Lady of Langtone, in Com. Leic. Against which Wischard, in 8 R. 1. Thomas Foliot, Richard de Hidon, Emme de Boterel, and Geffrey de Barinton, contesting 
l Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Devon.  for the Inheritance of the before-specified Robert their Grandfather, gave 
m Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Devon.  a Fine of Lxxx Marks to the King, to have a Trial at Law for it; as also to have 
n Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Devon.  Livery of that part thereof which was seized into the King's hands. And in 1 joh. they the said Geffrey de Barinton, Thomas Foli●●, Richard Hiddon, and Emme de Boterell, gave 
o Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Devon.  Lxxx Marks more, for their reasonable Purparties of those Lands, viz. Enjoy, Dunstdioc, Maddes-Hamele, Almadeston, Luvineiot, and Chepin-Tanton, in Com. Devon. At the same time likewise Roger de Raines gave 
p Oblat● 1 ●o. m. 18.  three Marks, that the Barony of the same Robert Foliot might be equally shared betwixt him and the other Participants; and, that what the other Participants had granted to him, might not be computed to his prejudice.  
Besides these Claims, there was also another, made by Elyas Foliot; 
Elyas.  who, in 6 joh. challenged 
q Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Northt.  the Manor of West-Wardon, in Com. Northampt. as next Heir to Richard.  
Of this Name there were anciently also several others of note, viz. jordan Foliot, 
jordan.  Son 
r Mon. 〈◊〉. vol. 1. 656 ●. n. 10, & 30.  of William Foliot. Which jordan, with the consent 
s Mon. 〈◊〉. vol. 1. 656 ●. n. 10, & 30.  of Beatrice his Wife, bestowed on 
t Mon. 〈◊〉. vol. 1. 656 ●. n. 10, & 30.  the Monks of Pontfract a certain Toft, with a Mill, at Norton. He likewise confirmed 
u Ibid. 656 b. n. 10.  to them the Grant of one Carucate of Land in Baghill, which William his Father had given them: and gave 
x Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 547 b. n. 50.  the Church of Friseby to the Knight's Templars.  
About this time also Henry Foliot, 
Henry.  with Lecia de Muntenei his Wife, Daughter 
y Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 431 a. n. 50. & 430 b. n. 10.  and Coheir to jordan Briset, Founder 
z Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 431 a. n. 50. & 430 b. n. 10.  of the Nunnery at Clerkenwe●t, in the Suburbs of London, confirmed 
a Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 431 a. n. 50. & 430 b. n. 10.  the Grant of those Lands whereon that Religious house was built.  
To him succeeded jordan, 
jordan.  his Son and Heir; who, in 9 H. 3. with 
b Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  Isold de Grey, and Ralph Paynell, performed his Homage 
c Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  for the Lands of Robert Bardolf their Uncle, whereunto they were some of the Coheirs.  
In those days there was 
d Monast. Ang. ut supra, 175 b. n. 50.  likewise Ralph Foliot, 
Ralph.  who gave the Church of Fretwell to the Canons of St. Fridiswides, in Oxford; and died in 6 joh. as it seems: For than did Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir give 
e Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Oxon.  C Marks of Silver, and one Palfrey, for Livery of his Lands. Which Henry, in 4 H. 3. was constituted 
f Pat. 4 H. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  Governor of Fotheringhay-Castle, in Com. Northampt.  
There was also, about that time, Walter Foliot; 
Walter.  who, in 9 H. 3. executed 
g Rot. Pip. ● H. 3. Oxon.  the Sheriff's Office in Oxfordshire for the one half of that year, and for the fourth 
h Rot. Pip. 10 H. 3. Oxon.  part of the tenth year. Which Walter had one sole Daughter and Heir, married 
* Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Oxon.  to Ralph Chenduit.  
And in 52 H. 3. Samson Foliot, 
Samson.  being Sheriff 
i Rot. Pip. 52 H. 3. Oxon. & 〈◊〉.  of Oxfordshire and Berkshire for three parts of that year, was constituted Governor 
k Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 35.  of Oxford-Castle.   

Cauz.  
IN 12 H. 2. Robert de Cauz. being Forester of Notinghamshire, and Derbyshire, by 
a Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 3.  Inheritance; and having his Residence 
b Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Nott.  in the County of Nottingham; upon levying 
c Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Nott.  the Aid at that time for Marrying the King's Daughter, certified 
d Lib. rub. in Scacc. sub tit. Nott.  his Knight's Fees to be twelve de veteri Feoffamento, and de novo three: and gave 
f Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 547. ●. 20 b.  to the Canons of Thurgarton, his Mill at Doverbert.  
To him succeeded Maud his Daughter and Heir, who in 1 H. 3. gave 
g 〈…〉  Lx Marks Fine, for Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance: and in 2 H. 3. for 
h 〈…〉  Lx Marks more, had Livery 
i 〈…〉  of the Forestership of those Counties: But though the Record 
k 〈…〉  doth express, That the same Forestership was of her Inheritance; in 4 H. 3. she gave 
l 〈…〉  Lxxx Marks more, for a Confirmation thereof.  
This Maud first married 
m Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 657 a. n. 50.  to Adam Fitz-Peter, Lord of Birkyn; whereupon her Descendants assumed 
n Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 657 a. n. 50.  the Surname of Birkyn: and gave 
o Monast Ang. vol. 2. 547. n. 20.  the Lordship of Konstone to the Knight's Templars. Moreover, surviving Adam Fitz-Peter, she afterwards married 
p Rot. Fin. 8 H. ● m 6.  to Ralph Fitz-Stephen: and holding the Manor of Winterborne in Dower 
q Rot. Fin. 9 H. ●. m. 4.  from him, departed 
r Rot. Fin. 8 H. 3 ut supra.  this Life in 8 H. 3. Whereupon john de Birkyn, her Son by Adam Fitz-Peter de Birkyn (her first Husband) succeeded her in the Inheritance of her Lands, and Forestership of Nottingham and Derby shires; then doing 
s Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. ut supra.  his Homage, and paying 
t Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. ut supra.  CC Marks for his Relief.   

Bolum.  
OF this Barony, consisting 
a Testa de Nevil Northumb.  of the Lordship of Bolum, in Com. Northumb. with its Members, viz. 
b Testa de Nevil Northumb.  Lyerdon, Burneton, Thornbury, Cupe, Lytle-Wytington, Hayden, Belsou, Bradeford, Denum, Trewyc, and Tunstall, held 
c Lib. rub. in Scacc. 〈◊〉. Northumb.  by three Knights Fees, was Gilbert de Bolum, Son 
d Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 917 a. n. 10.  of james de Bolum, possessed 
e Lib. rub. ut supra.  in 12 H. 2. Which Gilbert had Issue 
f Mon. Ang. ut surpa.  Walter de Bolum; and he, a Daughter 
g Mon. Ang. ut surpa.  and Heir, called Alice.   

Bocland.  
IN 12 H. 2. upon 
a Lib. rub. 〈◊〉 Scacc. tit. Berks.  the Assessment of the Aid then levied for marrying the King's Daughter, Hugh de Bocland certified 
b Lib. rub. 〈◊〉 Scacc. tit. Berks. , That he held two Knights Fees and an half, for which he paid 
c Rot. Pip. 14 H. 2. Berks.  xxxiii s. iv d. in 14 H. 2. And being made Sheriff 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Berks.  of Berkshire in 16 H. 2. continued 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. 〈◊〉.  so till 21 of that King's Reign.  
To him succeeded William de Bocland, Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. 〈◊〉.  of Cornwall in 33 H. 2. and so till 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. 〈◊〉.  1 R. 1.  
In 2 R. 1. this William gave 
g Rot Pip 2 R. 1. Buck. 〈◊〉.  C l. fine for Livery of the Manor of Weston, which Roger de Sandford held: and died 
h Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 2.  in 17 joh. leaving Issue joan his Daughter and Heir, Wife of Robert de Ferrer; who paying 
i Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 2.  Five hundred Marks Fine, had 
k Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 2.  then Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance, lying in the Counties of Bedf. Hertf. Buck. Oxon. and Berk●.   

Bassingburne.  
IN 16 H. 2. Warine de Bassingburne 
Warine.  underwent the Sherissalty 
a 〈…〉  for the Counties of Cantabr. and Hunt. together with Ebrard de Beche, for part of that year: So likewise for 
b 〈…〉  17 H. 2. and so thenceforth, till 22 H. 2. inclusive.  
To this Warine succeeded john de Bassingburne; 
john.  unto whom King john, in 14 of his Reign, committed 
c 〈…〉  the Custody of the Castle of Beningfeld (in Com. Northampt.) and all the Lands of Hugh de Lizures, with the Stock thereon, for payment of such Debts as were due to the King by the same Hugh. Which john, being a great Favourite 
d 〈…〉  of that King, about this time, was reputed 
e 〈…〉  one of his Evil Counsellors, and stood 
f 〈…〉  firm to the Royal Interest in 17 joh. upon that great Contest then had with the Barons.  
In 8 H. 3. he gave 
g 〈…〉  C Marks for the Wardship of the Sons of Guy de Dive, with their Lands; the eldest of them having married 
h 〈…〉  his Daughter.  
About that time I find mention of Nicholas de Bassingburne, 
Nicholas.  who having been 
i 〈…〉  in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, in the later part of King John's Reign, and returning 
k 〈…〉  to obedience in 1 H. 3. had restitution 
l 〈…〉  of all his Lands, lying in the Counties of Kent and Northampt. which had been seized for his defection; in particular, the Castle 
m Pat. 2. H. 3. m. 10.  of Benifeld.  
To whom succeeded Warine de Bassingburne: 
Warin●.  Which Warine, in 37 H. 3. attending 
n Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 6.  the King in his Expedition then made into Gascoine, had a special Promise 
o Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 6.  from him, viz. That whereas he had then taken to Wife Isabella one of the Daughters and Heirs to Emeric de Saci, in case Emeric should die before his return, he should h●ve the Purparty of his Lands justly assigned unto him. And in 41 H. 3. had command 
p Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  (with divers other) to assist Hamon Strange, in the Parts about Montgomerie, to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh.  
Moreover, in 48 H. 3. the Barons being then powerful, whereupon the King was constrained 
q Pat. SH. ●. m. 18.  to submit to the Determination of the King of France, touching the Ordinances of Dxford; he was 
r Pat. SH. ●. m. 18.  one of that number who then did by Oath undertake for the King therein. And the same year, with 
s M Westm. in anno 1264.  Robert Walrand, being Governor 
t M Westm. in anno 1264.  of Bristol, hearing 
u M. Westm. in ann. 1264.  that the Prince, and Richard Earl of Cornwall (his Uncle) were taken in that fatal Battle of Lewes, and brought Prisoners to the Castle of Walingford, marched 
u M Westm. in anno 1264.  thither, and stoutly assaulted 
x M Westm. in anno 1264.  that Fort, with purpose to rescue them, though in 
y M Westm. in anno 1264.  vain.  
Furthermore, in 50 H. 3 having obtained a Grant 
z 〈…〉  from the King of the Lands of Thomas de Esteley (who being in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, was slain in the Battle of E●esham) he procured special Licence 
a 〈…〉  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at As●ley, in Com. Warr. part of the Possessions of the said Thomas; as also of his own House at Bassingburne, in Com. Cantabr. And the same year had allowance 
b 〈…〉  for the Charges he had been at, in fortifying the Castles of Northampton and Rokingbam.  
In this year also he was Sheriff 
c 〈…〉  for Northamptonshire: So likewise 
d 〈…〉  the next ensuing year.  
To him succeeded Humphrey de Bassingburne; 
〈…〉  who being 
e 〈…〉  also in Arms with the Rebellious Barons in 48 H. 3. had his Pardon 
f 〈…〉  obtained by the before-specified Warine: and in 31 E. 1. granted 
g 〈…〉  the Castle of Beningfeld, in Com. Northampt. with the Appurtenances, and Advowson of the Church (excepting the Hamlets of Glapthorne, and Southwike, with the Mill at Cotherstoke) unto Queen Alianore, to hold for term of her Life, paying unto him C l. per annum.  
Moreover, in 14 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
h 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Bening-felb. And in 5 E. 3. had a Charter 
i 〈…〉  for a Weekly Market at his Manor of Wykes, in Com. Cantab. upon the Monday, as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Laurence.  
After him, I meet with another Warine de Bassingburne, 
Warine.  who in 9 E. 3. had a Grant 
k Cort. 9 E. 3. n. 43.  for a Market on the Friday every Week, at his Manor of Abyngton, in Com. Cantabr. as also for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Wynpole in the same County, Staundon, in Com. Hertf. and Chiltrinton, in Com. Wiltes.  
But all that I can farther say of this Family, is, That 
l Rot. Fin. 43 ● 3. n. 10.  Margaret the Daughter of Giles de Bassingburne, Wife of Walter the Son of Robert de colvil, had the Castle and Manor of Beningfeld, by virtue of an Entail made by Fine, levied by Sir Humphrey de Bassingburne Knight; viz. to himself for Life, with Remainder to the said Walter and Margaret, and the Issue of her Body by him.   

Bardolf.  
THE first of this Family, of whom I have seen any mention, was William Bardulf, 
William 1.  Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. de i●sd. ann Norff. 〈◊〉  of Norfolk and Suffolk, in 16 H. 2. and from that time to 21 H. 2. inclusive. And the next, Thomas Bardulf; 
Thomas.  who, in 18 H. 2. upon 
b Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Nott. & De●b.  levying the Scutage of such Barons as did not then attend the King into Ireland, nor send Soldiers, or Money for that Service, paid 
c Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. Nott. & De●b.  xxv l. for the Scutage of those Knights Fees which formerly did belong to Ralph Hanselyn (a Baron in Notinghamshire, of whom I have already spoke) whose Daughter and Heir, called Rose, he had taken 
d Pat. 10 H. 4. p. 2. m. 9  to Wife.  
This Thomas obtained 
* 〈…〉  from William Brother to King Henry the Second, the Lordship of Bradewell, to hold to himself and his Heirs, by the Service of one Knights Fee; three parts of which Lordship he gave 
† 〈…〉  in Marriage to his three Daughters; the first married to Robert de S. Remigio, the second to William Bacun, the third to Baldwin de Tho●i.  
To whom succeeded Down Bardulf, 
Down.  his 
e 〈…〉  Son and Heir, by her the said Rose.  
This Down married 
f 〈…〉  Beatrix the Daughter and Heir to William de Warren of Wirmgay, in Norfolk (whereby the Barony of Wirmegay came to this Family of Bardulf) and died 
g 〈…〉  in 11 joh. Which Beatrix then surviving, had the Lordship of Kiskynton assigned 
* 〈…〉  for her Dower; and gave 
h 〈…〉  Three thousand and one hundred Marks to the King, for Livery of her Father's Lands, and a reasonable Dowry of the Lands belonging to her Husband; as also that she might not be compelled to marry again.  
This Down and Beatrix left Issue 
i 〈…〉  William Bardulf, 
William 2.  who, in 17 joh. had Livery 
‖ 〈…〉  of all his Lands, and, in 26 H. 3. (amongst other of the Great Men of that time) attended 
k 〈…〉  the King in Person, in that Expedition which he then made into France; and obtained such favour for his Services there done, that 
l 〈…〉  of all the Debts he owed unto the Exchequer, as well those which were due from William de Warren his Grandfather's as those from Beatrix his Mother, Fifty Marks per annum was accepted 
m 〈…〉  until they should be fully paid.  
In 27 H. 3. he had 
n 〈…〉  Livery of the Honour of Wirmegay, which during his Minority had been 
o 〈…〉  in the Hands of Hubert de Burgh, sometime Earl of Kent: And in 28 H. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
* 〈…〉  for a Market at Wyrmegay, on the Monday every Week: as also a Fair every year, at his Lordship of Stowe, upon the Day and Morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity.  
In 29 H. 3. upon Collection of the Aid then levied for Marriage of the King's eldest Daughter, he paid 
p Rot. Pip. 29 H. ●. No●●o● & S●ff.  xiv l. v. s. for the Knight's Fees he th●n held, which were xiv and a fourth part. And in 38 H. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, accounted 
q 〈…〉  xxviii l. x s. for the same Knight's Fees: but by 
r 〈…〉  reason he was then going to the King, he had respite 
s 〈…〉  for part of that Sum.  
In which year also he obtained 
t Rot. Vascon. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 10.  a Charter for Free-warren throughout all the Lordships and Lands whereof he was then possessed, viz. Wirmegap, Westbrigg, Lotenhill, Watlington, Thorpe, Festone, Sechie, le Estowe, Wynebodesham, Dunham, Welbes, Kungetone, another Sechie, Westweniz, Herdwike, Middeltone, Halg ... Wyneberg, Inkesham, Westfeld, Mates●al, L●urston, Lerol●eston, and Keymestone, in Norfolk; Kyskintone, Digeby, Le●es●ngham, Bloke●ham, Amewik, Latelmund, Branchewell, Westburg, Dedinton, Stebinton, and Thorpe in Lincolnshire; Sheleford, in Com. Nott. Okebro●, and Eleton, in Com. Derb. Plumpthon, Wineles●eld, Lindeskeld, Hadleg, Standen, Moleston, Ardingeleg, Pipesleye, Bercamp, and Flesang, in Sussex.  
In 41 H. 3. he attended 
* Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 4.  the King in his Expedition into Wales. And in 42 H. 3. was made Governor 
u Pat 4● H. 3. m. 6.  of Notingham-Castle: So also in 
† Pat. 47 H. ● m. 6.  47 H. 3. After which, viz. in 48 H. 3. in that great Insurrection of the Barons, adhering 
‖ M. Paris. in anno 1265. p. 996. Lel. coll. vol. 1. 177.  to the King, he was taken 
x M. Paris. in anno 1265. p. 996. Lel. call. vol. 1. 177.  Prisoner (with him) in that fatal Battle of Lewes: and died 
y Rot. ●in. 4 ●. I. m. ●9.  in 4 E. 1. as it seems; for then William his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
z Rot. ●in. 4 ●. 1. m. ●9.  of all his Lands, lying in the Counties of Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Norfolk, and Sussex, the King accepting 
* Claus. 4 E. 1. m. 12.  of his Relief (which was Cl l.) by L. l. per annum.  
Which William 
William 3.  being 
a Rot. de 〈◊〉 Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  personally in that Expedition made into Wales, 10 E. 1. had 
b Rot. de 〈◊〉 Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  Scutage of all his Tenants that held of him by Military Service; and about two years following, obtained the King's Charter 
c Cart. 12 E. 1. n. ●6.  for a Market at his Manor of Halluton, in Leicestershire, to be kept upon the Tuesday every Week: with two Fairs every year; the one upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, and two days following; the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of Simon and jude, and two days after: And likewise a Fair at Lil●ey, in Norfolk, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow, and two days next following the Feast of St. Laurence the Martyr: Also a Market at Wynebergh, in Norfolk, upon the Wednesday every Week; and a Fair every year, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Laurence: And moreover, a Fair yearly at Caun●ele, in the same County, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin.  
By julian 
d Rot. Fin. 11 E. 1. m. 15.  the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de Gurnay (whom he took to Wife) he left Issue 
e Rot. Fin. 14 ●. ● m. 14.  a Son called Hugh: 
Hugh.  who in June, 22 E. 1. having Summons 
f Rot. vasco●. 22 E. 1. m. 8. in dorso.  (with other of the Great Men) to attend the King with his Advice touching the weighty Affairs of the Realm, accompanied 
g Rot. vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 11.  him soon after into Gascoigne.  
Upon the death of which julian (his Mother) in 23 E. 1. being 
h Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 12.  xl years of age, and in 
i Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 12.  Gascoigne, he had Livery 
k Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 12.  of all the Lands of her Inheritance, by the King's special Favour, in regard 
l Claus. 24 E. 1. m. 12.  he was then in his Service; where he had the hard fate to be taken Prisoner 
m Lel. coll. vol. 1. 680. Th. Wals. p. 27. n. 40.  by the King of France, at his Siege of Bisunce.  
In 25 E. 1. he continued 
n Rot. Vascon. de pardonac. ●5 E. I. m. 1●.  still in the King's Service, in Gascoigne. And in 28 E. 1. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 13.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: So also 
p Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 3.  in 29 E. 1.  
In 32 E. 1. he went 
q Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2  again into Scotland, the King himself, with his Army, being 
r Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2  there: but departed 
s ●●c. 22 E. 1. n. 64.  this Life the same year, leaving Issue 
t Rot. Fm. 14 E. 1. m. 14. Claus 20 E. 1. m. 3.  by Isabella his Wife, Daughter and Heir of 
u Rot. F●. 14 E. 1. m. 14. Claus 20 E. 1. m. 3.  Robert Aguillon, Thomas 
Thomas 2.  his Son and Heir, than xxii years of age: the Lands whereof he then died seized, being these 
* Esc. 22 E. 1. n. 64. : viz. the Manor of Birling, in Sussex; parcel of the Barony of Gourney; Westburgh, in the County of Lancaster, with the Hamlets of Dodington, Stub●on, Stocking, and Thorpe, as a Member of his Barony of Shelford; Ryskinton, in Com. Linc. with the Hamlets of Digby, Lebesting●am, Rokingham, and Brauncewell, Members also of the same Barony; the Manor of Wyrmegay, in Norfolk, (being the Head of another Barony) with certain Lands in Lunget, Fincham, Stowe, and Quinebergh: And in the right 
x Esc. 22 E. 1. n. 64.  of Isabella his Wife, the Manor of Bures, in Suffolk, Perting, and Plumpton, in Sussex; with certain Lands in Emsworth, in Com. Suthampt.  
Which Isabella, by the consent 
y Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 23.  of her said Son, had 
z Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 23.  the Manor of Bercamp, in Sussex; Ryskinton, with the Hamlets of Digby, and Lestingbam, and certain Lands in Fillingham, in Lincolnshire; as also in Rungetone, and Scrimpeshagh, in Norfolk, assigned for her Dowry. And the same year obtained a Grant 
a Rot. Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 77.  from the King, of the Manors of Watton, in Com. Hartford. Adington, in Com. Surr.. and Emeswozth, in Com. Suthampt. for Life, with Remainder to William her younger Son, and the Heirs of his Body; and for default of such Issue, to her Right Heirs.  
This Thomas was made 
* Ex compoto Custod. magn. Garderobae penès Reme●. Reg. in Scacc.  Knight of the bath in 34 E. 1. together with Edward Prince of Wales, and many others, at the Feast of Pentecost, and had allowance 
† Ex compoto Custod. magn. Garderobae penès Rem●. Reg. in Scacc.  of Robes out of the King's Wardrobe, for that Ceremony, as for a Baneret. After which, viz. the same year, he marched 
‖ Rot. Scoc. de P●otect. 34 E. 1. m. 9  with the Prince into Scotland.  
In 8 E. 2. he had (with divers other Great Men) Summons 
* Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9 in dorso.  to come to Newcastle upon Li●e, at the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, well provided with Horse and Arms, thence to march against the Scots: But more of him I find not memorable, till his death, which happened 
b Esc. 3 E. 3. n. 66.  in 3 E. 3. and that he was buried 
c Annal. Abb. de La●gley inter collect. R. Gl. S.  in the Priory at Shelford (in Com. Nott.) leaving john Bardolf his Son 
d E●c. ut supr. Claus. 4 E. 3. m 39  and Heir, than xvii years old: Which john 
john.  making proof of his age in 9 E. 3. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Claus. 9 E 3. m. 20.  of his Lands. In which year he marched 
† Rot. Scoc. 9 E 3. m. 34.  into Scotland, in the King's Service: And in 10 E. 3. wedded 
f Claus. 10 E 3. m. 15.  Elizabeth Daughter and Heir of Sir Roger Damory, by that great Woman Elizabeth de Burgh his Wife; by whom at length he had a fair Inheritance, viz. 
g Esc. 34 E. 3. ● 83. Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 41.  the Manors of Craneburne, Larent-Gundevill, Pymperne, and Wyke; with the Boroughs of Warham, and Waymouth, in Dorsetshire.  
In 14 E. 3. he was 
* Rot Alem. 14 E. ● m. 19  in the King's Service in the Parts of Almain: And, in 
‖ Rot. 〈◊〉 16 E 3. m. 16.  16 E. 3. in Britanny. Moreover, in 18 E. 3. he was retained 
h Ex ipso autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King with twelve Men at Arms, and twenty Archers on Horseback, in his Irish Wars.  
In 19 E. 3. he received Command 
* Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to prepare himself, with Horse and Arms, to go again, in his Service, into Britanny, being then a Banneret. And in 26 E. 3. upon 
i Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 4.  that apprehension of danger, which then was, of an Invasion by the French, was joined 
k Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 4.  in Commission with Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk, and Robert Lord Morlee, for defence of the Norfolk-Coasts.  
Also, in 37 E. 3. he was 
† Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 2. m. 49.  again beyond-Sea in the King's Service.  
But this is all that I have seen of him till his death, which happened 
l Esc. 45 E. 3. n. 7.  3 Aug. 45 E. 3. at which time he was seized 
m Esc. 45 E. 3. n. 7.  of the Manors of Clopton, in Suffolk; Cantle, Strumpesham, Rungeton, Fincham, Stowe, Wermegay, and Quinebergh, in Norfolk; Dons, Watton, and Stone, in Com. Hertf. Westburgh, with its Members, viz. Dodington, Coling, and Stubton, in Com. Lanc. Ryskinton, with its Members, scil. Digby, Amwyke, Boxham, and Branswell; Cathorpe, with its Members, viz. Frestone, Normenton, Sudbroke, Hambeck, and Willughby juxta Ancaster, in Com. Linc. Stoke- Bardolf, parcel of the Barony of Shelford, and xxix Knights Fees belonging to the Court of Shelford, in Com. Nott. the Manor of Hallughton, in Com. Leicester; Okebrok, in Com. Derb.; parcel of the Barony of Shelford; Addington, in Com. Surr. with Bereling, and Bercamp, in Com. Sussex.  
To whom succeeded William 
William 4.  his Son and Heir, than 
n Ibid.  xiv years of age; whose Wardship and Marriage was granted 
* Pat. 40 E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  by Queen Philippe (Wife to King Edward the Third) in 40 E. 3. unto Sir Michael Poynings Knight, to the intent 
† Pat. 40 E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  that he should marry Agnes Daughter of the said Michael. Which William, upon proof of his age, and doing his Homage, in 45 E. 3. had Livery 
o Claus. 45 E. 3. m. 14.  of his Lands, and the next year following was 
p Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 32.  in that Expedition then made into France.  
In the same year he was retained 
q Ex ipso autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Irish Wars, with two Knights, xxvii Esquires (all Men at Arms) and thirty Archers.  
In 47 E. 3. he was again retained 
r Ibid.  to serve the King, for one whole year, in his French Wars, under the Conduct of john of Gant Duke of Lancaster, with xl Men at Arms, and xl Archers, all on Horseback.  
This William made 
s Courtney, f. 215 b.  his Testament 12 Sept. Anno 1384. 9 R. 2. being then at Cathorpe, in Lincolnshire; by which he bequeathed 
t Courtney, f. 215 b.  his Body to be buried in the Choir of the Fryers-Carmelites at Lenne, in Norfolk; and to his Heir-male, whomsoever it should be, a part of the very Cross of our Saviour, set in Gold. And departed 
u Claus. ● R. 2. m. 2. Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 〈◊〉. Not●.  this Life the same year, leaving Agnes his Widow, who had for her Dowry the Lordships of Wyrmegeye, Stowe, Fyncham, Cantile, and Strumpeshagh, then assigned to her; Thomas his Son and Heir being 
* Claus. ● R. ●. m. 2. Esc. ● R. 1. n. 〈◊〉. Not●.  then xvii years of age.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas;.  in 13 R. 2. having made proof of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
x 〈…〉  of his Inheritance; and within two years after, obtained Licence 
y 〈…〉  to travel beyond the Seas, with xii Servants, their Horses, and all necessary Accommodations.  
In 18 R. 2. he was 
‖ 〈…〉  beyond-Sea in the King's Service: And in 20 R. 2. had 
z 〈…〉  the like Licence. Moreover, in 21 R. 2. he was sent 
a 〈…〉  by the King, together with the Lord Scales, upon some special Service into France: and in 22 R. 2. was 
† 〈…〉  in Ireland.  
In 1. H. 4. as Cousin 
b Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 7. m. 22.  and Heir to Sir Roger Damory, by Agnes his Mother, he obtained a Confirmation 
c Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 7. m. 22.  to himself and his Heirs, of that Grant which King Edward the Third, in 13 of his Reign, (in consideration 
d Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 7. m. 22.  of special Services) made to the same Sir Roger and his Heirs, of the Manors of Sandhall, in Yorkshire; Halghton, in Oxfordshire; and Faukeshall, in Surrey.  
Which Lady Agnes, being afterwards the Wife 
e Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. 33.  of Sir Roger Mortimer, and surviving him, in 4 H. 4. had Licence 
f Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. 33.  to go on Pilgrimage to Rome, and Colein, attended with xii Servants, their Horses, and all Accoutrements fit for such a Journey. Soon after which, she declared 
g March, f. 2● a.  her Will, whereby she bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Priory-Church of the Holy Trinity without Algate, in the Suburbs of London; making Henry Earl of Northumberland, with her Son Thomas Lord Bardolfe, Supervisors thereof; and departed 
h Esc. 4 H. 4. n. 39  this Life on Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, the same year; her Son Thomas being 
i Esc. 4 H. 4. n. 39  then xxx years of age.  
This Thomas, in 6 H. 4. taking 
k Ypod. Neustr. 173. n. 50.  part with Henry Earl of Northumberland, Thomas Earl Marshal and Nottingham, and Richard Scrope Archbishop of York, in that Insurrection then by them made (for which the Archbishop and Earl-Marshal were beheaded 
l Ibid. p. 174. n. 40, & 50.  at York) was, together with the Earl of Northumberland, pursued 
m Ibid. p. 175.  by the King, with a powerful Army: Whereupon he fled 
n Ibid. n. 10.  with that Earl, first into Scotland, and afterwards into 
o Ibid. p. 176. n. 10.  Wales. But about three years after, returning into England, and so to 
p Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  Threske in Yorkshire, they made Proclamation 
q Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  for Liberty to all that would put themselves in Arms, and join with them; insomuch as many flocked 
r Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  in to their Assistance: But the Sheriff of Yorkshire having raised the Power of the County, met 
s Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  with them about Haselwood, and, in a sharp Skirmish, ●lew the Earl, and wounded 
t Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  this Thomas so much, that he soon died 
* Ibid. in an. 1408. p. 178. n. 30, & 40. Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 31.  of those Hurts; leaving Anne, and joan, his 
† Esc. ut supr.  Daughters and Heirs, the one then nineteen, the other xviii years of age.  
After which, being attainted 
u Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 2. m. 20.  in Parliament, Anno 7 H. 4. his Honour of Wyrmegay, with divers other fair Manors in Norfolk, were given 
x Pat. 9 H. 4. p. a. m. 20.  by the King to Thomas Beaufort (his Brother) other great Lordships to 
‖ Ibid. m. 16.  Sir George Dunbar Knight; and the Manors of Shel●ord, and Stoke- Bardolf, in Com. Nott. with Hallughton in Leicestershire, to 
y Pat. 10 H. 4. p. 2. m 9  the Queen.  
But the next year following, Sir William Clifford Knight, in right of Anne his Wife, and William Phelip, in right of joan his Wife, Daughters to the said Thomas, humbly representing 
z Ibid.  to the King, That Henry the Second, long since King of England (his Royal Progenitor) having by his Letters Patents given to Thomas Bardolf, Ancestor to this Thomas, and to the Heirs of his Body, begotten on Rose the Daughter of Ralph Hanselyn, the Lordships of Shelford, and Stoke- Bardolfe, in Com. Nott. and likewise the Manor of Halughton, in Com. Leic. as the whole Inheritance of Ralph Hanselyn, her Grandfather: and, that the said Thomas Bardolf, their Father, lately attainted, being the Lineal Heir to the before-specified Thomas Bardulfe, and Rose; the Inheritance of those Lordships did of right belong unto them the said Anne and joan: The King thereupon, having 
a Ibid.  a conscientious regard to this their Right and Title, granted 
b Ibid.  to the said Sir William Clifford and Anne his Wife, and to William Phelip and Maude his Wife, the Reversion of those Lordships; as also 
c Ibid.  of the Manor of Birling, in Sussex, after the death of his Royal Consort the Queen; to hold and enjoy to them, and the Heirs of their Bodies.  
Which William Phelip, and joan his Wife, in 9 H. 5. had Livery 
d 〈…〉  of their Purparty of certain Lands in Suffolk, of the Inheritance of Avicia, late Wife of the same Thomas Bardolf attainted, and Mother to her the said joan, Daughter 
e 〈…〉  to Ralph Lord Cromwell of Tatshall: and died 
* 〈…〉  in 9 H. 5.  
It seems, that though this Thomas Lord Bardolfe did die of his Wounds, (as hath been already observed) yet his Body was Quartered 
f Claus 9 H. 4. m. 11.  and the Quarters disposed 
g Claus 9 H. 4. m. 11.  of, to be let upon the Gates of these several Cities and Town, viz. London, York, Lenne, and Shrewsbury; and his Head upon one of the Gates of Lincoln: for it appeareth 
h Claus 9 H. 4. m. 11.  That afterwards, upon the Petition of Avicia his Widow, the King was pleased to give her leave to take them down, and bury them.  
Whether Anne, the eldest Daughter of this Thomas, had any Issue by Sir William Clifford her Husband, I find not; but certain it is, that she buried him, and was afterwards the Wife 
i Claus. 20 H. 6. m. 13.  of Sir Reginald Cobham.  
¶ Of this Family there was also Hugh Bardulf (a younger Son, as I guess, to the first William) who in 22 H. 2. was amerced 
a 〈…〉  at five Marks, for trespassing in the King's Forests; and was Sheriff 
b 〈…〉  of Cornwall in 31 H. 2.  
In 33 H. 2. the King being 
c 〈…〉  in Normandy, he was constituted 
d 〈…〉  one of his Lieutenants here in England, for conservation of the Peace in his absence.  
This Hugh continued 
e Rot. Pip. 33 H 2. 〈◊〉  Sheriff of Cornwall in 33 H. 2. and executed 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd a● Wiltes.  the same Office for Wiltshire, for half that year, and likewise 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd a● Wiltes.  in 34 H. 2.  
So also for 
h Rot. Pip. de i●sd. come.  the Counties of Somerset. and Dorset. in 1 R. 1. In which year he had the Custody 
i Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Devon.  of the Lands of Fulke Paynel, by reason 
k Rot. Pip. 1 R. 1. Devon.  that he fled, and paid not his Fine to the King for the Honour of Baenton. And the same year, upon 
* Jorevall▪ 1170. l 9  the going of that King into the Holy Land, was constituted 
† Jorevall▪ 1170. 19  (with William Briwere) an Associate to the Bishops of Durbam and Ely, during his absence, for administering Justice to every Man, according to the Laws and Customs of the Realm. Moreover, in Anno 1190. (2 R. 1.) he was 
‖ R Hoved. p. ●●●●50  at Messana, in Sicily, with King Richard, and one 
* R Hoved. p. ●●●●50  of those who, on the behalf of that King, undertook that the Articles of Peace and Friendship, which were there agreed on, betwixt King Richard and Tancred King of Sicily, should be firmly kept.  
Upon his Return he was 
† Ibid. 〈◊〉 b. n. 30, 〈◊〉 40.  also one of that number whom the Pope had then Excommunicated, as Enemies to the Church; but chiefly for adhering to john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) and those who with him opposed William de Longcamp Bishop of Ely, then Chancellor of England, in his oppressive way of Governing (the King being absent:) but was 
‖ Ibid. 〈◊〉 b. n. 30, 〈◊〉 40.  particularly excepted by that Bishop, upon denouncing the Sentence, in regard he was not personally with those that ejected and laid hold on the same Bishop; upon 
* 〈…〉  condition he would, upon demand, resign unto William de Stutevill the Castle of Scardeburgh, and all other in Yorkshire and Westmoreland, which he then had in Custody. Moreover, in 2 R. 1. he executed 
l Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Warr. Leic.  the Office of Sheriff for Warwick and Leicestershires, for the out half of that year: So also 
m Rot. Pip. de kissed. ann.  for the whole year in 3 R. 1. And in 4 and 5 R. 1. for Yorkshire: being in such high esteem with King Richard, that in the third year of his Reign, when he was 
n M. Pa●●s. in anno 1191. p. 166.  in the Holy Land, and suspected 
o M. Pa●●s. in anno 1191. p. 166.  his Chancellor here, to whom he had chiefly committed the Charge of Governing in his absence, he wrote: 
p M. Pa●●s. in anno 1191. p. 166.  his Letter to this Hugh Bardulf, and three others, requiring them, in case the Chancellor did not do as he ought, that they should take upon them the Rule in all things. From which time, it is evident, from divers Fines levied before him, that he was one of the King's Justices for some years, as also 
q R. Hoved. f. 〈◊〉 b. n. 30.  a Justice-Itinerant.  
In 
r 〈…〉.  those great Contests which were betwixt the Bishop of Ely (Governor of the Kingdom in King Richard's absence) and john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) when Windsore-Castle (which was the Earl of Moreton's) has Siege laid to it by all the Nobility of England; this Hugh, being 
s 〈…〉.  then the King's Justice, and Sheriff 
t 〈…〉.  of Yorkshire, joined 
u 〈…〉.  with the Archbishop of York, and William de Stuteville: who, having raised a great Power, fortified 
x 〈…〉.  Doncaster; but would not 
y 〈…〉  take part with that Archbishop, in the Siege of Tickhill-Castle, belonging to the Earl of Moreton, in 
z 〈…〉  regard of his special Obligations unto him.  
In 6 R. 1. he was 
a 〈…〉  Sheriff of Northumberland, Westmoreland, and Yorkshire. Howbeit, upon the return 
b 〈…〉.  of King Richard from his Restraint in Almain, he took 
c 〈…〉.  the Sheriffalty of Yorkshire and Westmoreland from him, and likewise 
d 〈…〉.  the Custody of the Castles of York, and Scarborough. Nevertheless, the next year following he was 
e Rot. Pip 7 R 1. 〈◊〉 Con.  again Sheriff of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Warwick, and Leicestershires; and sent 
f R. Hoved. f. 423 a. n. 20.  with Earl Roger Bigot, William de Warren, and others, to hear and determine that great Controversy betwixt the Archbishop of York, and Canons of that Church. Moreover, he was then constituted 
g Ibid. 423 b. n. 3●.  one of the Justice Itinerant throughout all the Counties of England. And upon the death of Hugh Bishop of Durham, had the Custody 
h Ibid 427 b. n. 30, & 40.  of the Castles of Durham, and Norham.  
This Hugh had the Inheritance of the Honour of Baenton given 
i Cart. antiq. EE. n. 10.  to him by King Henry the Second ● upon the forfeiture of Fulke Painel, as it seems) and in S R. 1. passed 
k Cart. antiq. EE. n. 10.  it back to the King, in exchange for the Manor of Hau.  
In that year he continued 
m Rot. Pip. S. R. 1. Westme●●.  Sheriff of Westmoreland: and again executed the same Office for that County 
n Rot. Pip. de ●●d ann.  in 10 R. 1. and 1 I h. So likewise 
o Rot. Pip. de iisd an.  for Nottingham and Derbyshires, Devon, and Cornwall, for the one half of that year.  
In 9 R. 1. he was again constituted 
† R. Hoved. f. 445. b.  one of the Justices-Itinerant for the Counties of Linc. Nott. Derb. York. Northumb. Westmerl. Cumberland, and 〈◊〉. And in 3, 4, and 5 joh. executed the Sheriffalty for 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd an.  Nottingham and Derbyshires.  
But in 5 joh. he died 
q 〈…〉.  without Issue: unto whom succeeded his Brother Robert 
Robert.  as his Heir; who then gave 
r 〈…〉.  M l. for Livery of his Lands. And ●or his Widow. William de Braose gave 
s 〈…〉.  M l. to the King, that he might have her to be Wife for one of his Sons, to whom she accordingly was married, as in my Discourse of that Family appeareth.  
This Robert had 
t 〈…〉.  the Lordship and Hundred of How, in Kent, which after his death were given to Hubert de Burgh Justice of England: And died 
u 〈…〉.  without Issue, in 9 H. 3. Whereupon his Lands were 
x Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  shared amongst his Nephews and Heirs (he being their Uncle) viz. 
y Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  jordan Foliot, Isold Grace, Ralph Paynel, Hugh Poinz, and Maude Bardolf.  
¶ There was also of this Family another William Bardulf 
William.  (Son to the first Thomas, I suppose;) which William first 
z Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Northam, ptonsn.  married the Daughter of Almarick le Dispenser, and afterwards Elizabeth the Daughter 
a Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Northum.  of William Fitz-William, with whom he had 
b Cart. 1 Joh. m. 8.  all the Thenage which the said William Fitz-William held in Hepedale, and Kokedale. But this William lived not long; for in 7 joh. john Bec (a great Baron in Lincolnshire) gave 
c Rot. Pip. 7. Joh. Linc.  C l. and four Palfreys, for Licence to marry his Widow: Yet he did not then enjoy her, as it seems; for it appears 
d Rot. Pip. 3. joh. Northam. , That in the year following, she (viz. Elizabeth) gave to the King C l. Fine, and two Palfreys, that she might not be compelled to marry: and that in 13 joh. Ivo Tailboys, on her behalf, gave 
e Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Northam.  xcvi l. iv s. v d. and two Palfreys, to the King, upon the same account.   

Heriz.  
THE first mention I find of this Name, is in 18 H. 2. under the Title 
a Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. N●tr. & Derb.  of the Scutage of those Barons, who did neither attend the King in Person into Ireland, upon his Expedition at that time thither, nor sent him either Soldiers or Money for that Service: Where it appears, That there was iv l. then paid 
b Rot. Pip. 18 H. 2. N●tr. & Derb.  into the Exchequer, for those Knight's Fees which did belong to William de Heriz.  
For this neglect, I presume, it was, that the Lands of this William were (about this time) seized into the King's hands: for in 20 H. 2. he gave 
c Rot. Pip. 20 H. 2. Nott. Derb.  C Marks Fine, to be repossessed of them again.  
This William had his Residence 
d Ex collect. R. Gloveri S.  at Wyverton (now vulgarly called Worton) in Com. Nott. and took to Wife 
e Ex collect. R. Gloveri S.  Maude the Daughter of Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton, in Staffordshire; with whom he had 
f Ex collect. R. Gloveri S.  in Frankmarriage, certain Lands in Wyndesclive, of Six Marks per annum value: but died 
g Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  in 26 H. 2. or before, leaving Robert 
h Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  de Heriez his Brother and Heir, who then paid 
i Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  C l. for Livery of his Inheritance: Aeliva, another Wife, surviving him, who gave 
k Rot. Pip. 26 H. 2. Nott. & Derb.  C Marks to the King, that she might not be compelled to marry any other than whom she herself pleased.  
To this Robert succeeded Ivo his Son 
l Oblat● 1. Joh. m 4.  and Heir; who, in King Richard the First's time, obtained a special Charter 
m Oblat● 1. Joh. m 4.  from john Earl of Moreton (the King's Brother) to himself and his Heirs, for free liberty of Hunting in all his Lands and Woods in Winefeld, in Com. Derb. with divers other ample Privileges: And in 1. joh. gave 
n Ibid. Cart. 1 Joh. p 2. m. 16. Rot. Pip. 2 Joh Nott. Derb.  ten Marks of Silver to the King, for confirmation 
o Ibid. Cart. 1 Joh. p 2. m. 16. Rot. Pip. 2 Joh Nott. Derb.  thereof.  
In 16 joh. this Ivo gave 
p Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Nott. & Derb.  a Fine to the King of CCC l. for certain Lands of Ralph Basset. And about the later end of King John's Reign, when those high Contests were betwixt that King, and divers of the great Barons, he adhered to them; for which cause his Lands were seized 
q 〈…〉. . But upon the coming of King Henry the Third to the Crown, those Stirs being quieted, he returned 
r 〈…〉.  to his due Allegiance, and had restitution 
s 〈…〉.  of them again.  
To this Ivo- (called also john) the King gave respite 
t 〈…〉.  until the Feast of Pentecost, in that year, for receiving the Honour of Knighthood; and a strict Command 
u 〈…〉.  to the Sheriff of Notinghamshire, that he should not molest or trouble him for not receiving it at Easter: But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That he held 
† Testaat Ne●●, Derb.  Winefeld, Tybechelf, and Or●roft, for two Knights Fees; and died before 30 H. 3. leaving Sarra his Wife surviving 
x Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. 〈◊〉. ; who afterwards was married 
y Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. 〈◊〉.  to jollan de Nevil, a Person of great Note in those days, being a 
* 〈…〉.  Justice-Itinerant in that time.  
To which John de Heriez, succeeded Henry 
z Rot. ●. ●. 1 E. 1. m. 24.  and to Henry, another John 
a Rot. ●. ●. 1 E. 1. m. 24. , as Brother and Heir. Which last-mentioned john died 
b Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 12.  before 27 E. 1. leaving john his Son and Heir, who then doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 12.  of his Inheritance.   

Comyn.  
OF this Name there have been two eminent Families in Scotland, viz. of Boghan, and Badenagh: both which, by Heirs female, came at length to possess fair Estates in England. But before I come to speak of them, I shall take notice of what I have otherwise seen of this Name, in order of time; though I cannot discover how they stood related to each other in Blood.  
Of these, Richard Coming 
Richard.  had his Residence in Northumberland, as it seems; for it appears 
a 〈…〉. , that in 22 H. 2. he was fined at C l. for neglecting to attend the Justices-Itinerant in that County.  
And in 32 H. 2. Walter Comyn 
Walter.  paid 
b R 1. P p 33 H ●. 〈◊〉.  xxx s. for Scutage, with the rest of the Barons who were not in the Expedition of Galweie, in Ireland.  
After this, viz. in 4 H. 3. William Cumin 
William.  was 
c 〈◊〉 s. 4 H. 3. ●. 2.  one of the Coheirs to Andrew Giffard, for the Barony of Funtell, in Com. Wiltes. And in 17 H. 3. Isabella the Wife of David Coming 
David.  became 
d 〈…〉.  one of the Coheirs to Christian the Wife of William de Mandevill Earl of Essex. Which David (with other the Great Men of that time) in 26 H. 3. received Summons 
e 〈…〉.  from the King, to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend him into Gascoine.  
But from these I come to Alexander Comyn, 
Alexander.  Earl of Beghan, in Scotland. This Alexander married 
f 〈…〉  Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Heirs to Roger de Quinci Earl of Winchester, in 51 H. 3. and then had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 3 E. 1. at the Request 
h Caus. 3. E. ●. in dorso, m. 24.  of Alexander King of Scotland (who had married King Henry the Thirds Daughter) he obtained Livery 
i Caus. 3. E. ●. in dorso, m. 24.  of the Inheritance of the said Elizabeth his Wife, though she could not at that time come to the King in Person, being great with Child.  
To him succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, whom he enfeoffed 
k 〈…〉.  of the Manor of Wightwicke, in Com. Leic. in 11. E. 2. and died 
l 〈…〉.  in 18 E. 1. the said john his Son being then xxx years of age: Who thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
m 〈…〉.  of his Lands: and in 20 E. 1. obtained Licence 
n 〈…〉.  from King Edward, to dig in those Mines within the Dominion of the Isle of Man, called The Calf, for Led to cover eight Towers in his Castles of Criyelton, and Galwe●, in Scotland. Moreover, in 21 E. 1. this I●hn Earl of Boghan obtained the King's Charter 
o 〈…〉.  for a Market, every Week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Wightwick, in Com. Leic. and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and two Days after the Nativity of St. john Baptist.  
In 22 E. 1. he had Summons 
p Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Portsmouth, on the first of September, in order to his Expedition into France.  
Furthermore, in 34 E. 1. he served 
q Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  King Edward in his Scottish Wars: But having no Issue, as it seems, he enfeoffed 
s Claus 6 E. 2. m. 19  his Brother William in two parts of the Manor of Shepesheved, in Com. Leic. as also in the Towns of Mekinfeld, Whitenton, Bochardeston, and Newton: Likewise in the moiety of Kocheby, and Whirwick, and Park of Bredon: and in all the Demesns of the Manor of Whytwick, excepting the Site thereof (all in that County.) Whereupon the King, upon the death of the said john, took the Homage of the before-specified William. But William, being conscious 
t Ibid.  that he had no just Title to them, rendered 
u Ibid.  them to the King, in right of the two Nieces of him the said john, viz. Alice the Wife of Henry de Beaumond, and Margaret her Sister. Whereupon, they the said Henry and Alice, performing 
x Ibid.  their Homages, had Livery 
y Ibid.  of the one Purparty of those Lands.  
¶ ay now come to them of Badenagh.  
Of these, that which I find most memorable, is, That in 48 H. 3. john Comyn 
john  of Badenagh was 
z M. Paris. 993. n. 50.  (amongst others) at the Siege of Northampton, with King Henry; where, upon storming that Town, divers of the Rebellious Barons were taken: And, that afterwards fight 
a Ibid. 996. l. 1.  valiantly for that King, with a stout Band of Scots, which he commanded in that fatal Battle of Lewes (happening soon after) he was there, with him, taken 
b Ibid. 996. l. 1.  Prisoner. Moreover, That in Anno 1268. (52 H. 3.) by Mediation 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 27.  of the two Kings of England and Scotland, he came to an Agreement 
d Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 27.  with the Citizens of York, concerning the murder of some of his Servants: Whereupon he had 
e Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 27.  three hundred Pounds paid unto him in Money, with promise 
f Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 27. , that those Citizens should maintain two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service for ever, for the health of their Souls, upon Duse-brigge (in that City) where the Murder was committed.  
He was also one 
g Ex Rot. de 〈◊〉. pro Regno 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  of the Competitors for the Crown of Scotland, in An. 1291. 19 E. 1. viz. 
h Ex Rot. de 〈◊〉. pro Regno 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  as Brother and Heir to William, Son and Heir of john, Son and Heir to Richard, Son and Heir to William, Son and Heir to Hextild, Daughter and Heir to G●thrick, Son and Heir to Dovenald, sometime King of Scotland.  
To him succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who, in 24 E. 1. joining 
i 〈◊〉. Chron.  with the Earls of Boughan, Menteth, Strathern, Lenox, Ro●, Athol, and Mar, entered England, with Five hundred Horse, and Ten thousand Foot, and besieged 
k 〈◊〉 Chron.  Carlisle; but prevailing not, drew 
l 〈◊〉 Chron.  off, and returned into Scotland. Whereupon, john Earl Warren, and William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, being sent 
m Ibid.  after them with a great Power, besieged 
n Ibid.  the Castle of Donbar, which by treachery the Scots had 
o Ibid.  gained; and forcing it to yield, took 
p Ibid.  him, with five other Scotch Barons, and sent 
q Lel. coll. ut supra, p 777. Ypod. N. 82. n. 40.  them into England, not to return till the Wars with France should have an end. But the next ensuing year, King Edward keeping his Christmas 
r Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 778.  at Linlithcow in Scotland, he submitted 
s Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 778.  himself, and was received to favour 
t Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 778.  having his Lands also restored, to the end he might serve 
u Ypod. n. 84. n. 10.  in the Wars of Flanders.  
This john married 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  joan one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Adomare de Valence Earl of Pembroke: and having Issue 
y Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  by her, one Son, viz. john; and two Daughters, viz. 
z Lel. coll. ut supra. p. 779.  joan, afterwards married to David de Strabolgy Earl of Athol, and Elizabeth, to Richard Talbot: and being invited 
z Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 779.  to Dunfres', by Robert Brus Earl of Carrick, who bore 
a Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 779.  himself high of his Kindred in Scotland, expecting 
b Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 779.  thereby to gain the Crown of that Realm, came 
c Lel. coll. ut supra, p. 779.  thither accordingly, to the House of Gray-Friers. Where meeting together, Brus said 
d Ibid.  unto him, Take my Inheritance of Carryck, and help me to be King of Scotland; or let me have thine, and I will help thee to be King.; Whereunto giving a Denial, he was there murdered 
e Ibid. , and with 
f Ibid. 681.  him, Sir Roger Comyn, his Brother, by the procurement of Brus.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his and Heir: Which john died 
g Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 86.  without Issue, 19 E. 2. being then seized 
h Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 86.  of the Manor of Tyrsete, in Tindale, in Com. Northumbr. leaving joan Wife of David de Strabolgi, Earl of Athol, than 
i Ibid.  xxx years of age; and Elizabeth her Sister, xxvi 
k Ibid.  years of age; his Sisters, and next 
l Ibid.  Heirs. Which Elizabeth afterwards became 
m Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 25.  the Wife of Richard Talbot.  
This Elizabeth, being 
n Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 5. & in cedulâ.  one of the Cousins and Heirs to Adomare de Valence Earl of Pembroke, had, as her Purparty, in 18 E. 2. an Assignation 
o Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 5. & in cedulâ.  of Castle-Goderich, in the Marches of Wales; as also of the Manors of Paynswick, Morton, and Whaddon, in Com. Glove. the Manors of Bampton, in Com. Oxon. Colyngborne- Valence, and Swynton- Wiltes-Hertfordingbury, in Com. Hearts. Polycote, and Donyton, in Com. Buck. Swanescomp, and Melton, in Com. Cantii, two parts of the Manor of Shrivenham, and certain Tenements in Fernham, in Com. Berks. Irning, in Com. Suff. as also the Manor of Banna, the moiety of two parts of the Manor of Fernes, the Manor of Carryk, and moiety of the third part of the Castle and Manor of Fernes in Ireland.  
And being violently seized 
p Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21. per Inspex.  upon, by Hugh le Despenser Earl of Winchester, Hugh his Son, and others, at Kenyton is Surrey, was kept 
q Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21. per Inspex.  in Prison by them for the space of more than a year, viz. until 
r Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21. per Inspex.  the twentieth of April, 18 E. 2. and then by terror forced 
s Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21. per Inspex.  to pass all her Right and Title to the Inheritance of the Manor of Paynswick, in Com. Glouc. to the said Hugh Earl of Winchester; and of the Castle of Goderith, to his Son Hugh the younger.   

Quincie.  
THE first mention I find of this Name and Family, is in Henry the Second time; that King then granting 
a Cart. ant. K. n. 10.  the Inheritance of the Lordship of Buchby (in Com. Northampt.) to Saier de Quincy 
Saier.  (formerly 
b Cart. ant. K. n. 10.  the Land of Anselm de Conchis.) Which Saiber afterwards, viz. in 2 R. 1. gave 
c Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. North●.  Fifty Marks for the same Lordship, it having been an Eschaet, and seized into the King's hands, as the Record 
d Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. North●.  expresseth.  
This Saiber took to Wife 
* Regist. de D. Wentw. f. 1 a.  Maud de St. Liz; and for 
e Mon. Angl. vol. 2 78 a.  the health of his Soul, as also for the Soul of Saiber his Son, and all his Ancestors, gave 
f Mon. Angl. vol. 2 78 a.  to the Canons of Dunmow, in Essex, an yearly Rent of x s. issuing out of his Lordship of Bradenham: and left Issue two Sons, viz. Robert, and Saier. Which Robert 
Robert.  being 
g R. Ho●ed. 397 a. n. 10.  in the Holy Land in 2. R. 1. upon 
h R. Ho●ed. 397 a. n. 10.  the Recess of the King of France, was made Captain 
i R. Ho●ed. 397 a. n. 10.  of those Cl Soldiers then left behind, for the defence of his Country against the Infidels. He also attended 
k Rot. Pip. 6. R. 1. Buck. Bedf.  King Richard, in the sixth year of his Reign, in that Expedition which he then made into Normandy. But of him I have seen no more; I therefore come to Saiber his Brother.  
This Saier 
Saier.  was one of the Barons present 
l R. Hoved. 461. b. n. 40.  at Lincoln, in 2 joh. when William King of Scots did Homage to King john: and in 4 joh. (the King being 
m Cart. antiq. H. n. 6.  at that time at Pont-Audomare, in Normandy,) obtained a Grant 
n Cart. antiq. H. n. 6.  to himself and his Heirs, of the Towns of Chennore, and Sydeham. Moreover, in 5 joh, being Governor 
o M. Paris. in. ann. 1203. p. 208. n. 50. & 209 a.  of the Castle of Kuil in Normandy, and discerning, that divers of the Nobles, then in those Parts, did observe that King john, who then lay at Cane, minded 
p M. Paris. in. ann. 1203. p. 208. n. 50. & 209 a.  nothing but Feasting, Luxury, and lying in Bed till Dinnertime, which encouraged the King of France to enter 
q M. Paris. in. ann. 1203. p. 208. n. 50. & 209 a.  his Country with an Army, and take divers Places; upon the approach of some of his Forces before this Castle of Kuill, he rendered 
r M. Paris. in. ann. 1203. p. 208. n. 50. & 209 a.  it to them, without any resistance.  
And, having married 
s H. Knighton, 2346. n. 60.  Margaret the younger Sister and Coheir of Robert Fitz-Parnell Earl of Leicester, upon 
t Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 1.  the death of that Earl, in 6 joh. he gave 
u Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 1.  a thousand Marks for the Custody of all those Lands in England, which did belong to him, as well in Demesn as Fees; excepting 
x Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 1.  the Honour of Grentemenill; and excepting 
y Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 1.  the Dowry of the two Countesses (viz. the Mother and Wife of the Deceased Earl) and excepting 
z Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 1.  the Castle of Muntsorell, with the Appurtenances, which the King did then retain in his own hands: Provided, 
a Ibid.  That if Avicia Countess of Montfort (Sister to the Wife of this Saiher) should come and challenge her part in that Land, that then the said Land and Fees should remain in the King's hands, until Right should be done to each of them by the King's Court. And 
b Ibid.  in case she should recover her part in those Lands, that then she should make good her proportion of the Fine before-specified; and likewise 
c Ibid.  that the Lands and Fees of the Honour of Grentemenill should be set forth by the Oaths of Lawful Men.  
Whereupon, the King sent his Precept 
d Claus. 6 joh. m. 3.  to the Sheriff of Leicestershire, to make Livery unto him of all those Lands lying without the Walls of Leicester, which belonged to the late Earl (and whereof he had so granted him the Custody:) Provided 
e Ibid.  it were no part of the Honour of Grentemenill, nor of the Dowry of the Countess. And excepting 
f Ibid.  likewise to the said Countess, all that Land which the King had commanded to be given unto her, in exchange for the Lands of the Honour of Grentemenill, which the Earl had passed to the Bishop of Lincoln, by agreement betwixt them. And excepting 
g Ibid.  to the Canons of Leicester, those Lands which had been given to them by the before-specified Earl of Leicester.  
Moreover, the King then granted 
h Ibid.  to this Saiher, the Lordships of Bagworth, Croft, and Seneby, (parcel of the Lands of the late Earl) as also the Manor of Hungreford, in Com. Berks. And the next ensuing year, in consideration 
i Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 11.  of Five thousand Marks Fine, gave 
k Rot. Fin. 7 Joh. m. 11.  him Livery of all the Lands and Fees of the Honour of Grentemenill, which he had formerly assigned to Petronill Countess of Leicester, but afterwards reassumed into his own hands.  
Besides this, in 8 joh. he granted 
* Ex coll. R Gl. S.  unto him an yearly Rent of x l. to be received out of Revenues of the County of Leicester, at Easter and Michaelmas, by even portions; and ratified 
† Ex coll. R Gl. S.  that Agreement made before himself and his Barons, by Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester, and this Saiher, then bearing the Title of Earl of Winchester, concerning all the Lands and Honours whereof Robert late Earl of Leicester died seized; so that the one half should totally remain to the one of them, and the other moiety to the other; excepting to Earl Simon the third Penny of the Earldom of Leicester, and the Office of Steward to the King: Provided, That Forty Pound Lands per annum of Earl Simon's Purparty, should remain to this Earl Saiher, until Earl Simon should make Livery unto him of his Purparty of those Lands in Normandy, which did belong to the before-specified Earl of Leicester. And did also grant 
‖ Ex coll. R Gl. S. , That after the Death of the two Countesses of Leicester, viz. Petronill the Mother, and Lauretta the Wife of Robert, what they held in Dowry should likewise be equally divided betwixt the same Earl Simon, and this Earl Saiher.  
Furthermore, in 10 joh. this Saier gave 
l Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. War. Leic.  to the King three excellent Coursers, for Livery of the moiety of the Suburb of Leicester, which was thereupon divided 
m Rot. Pip. 10 Joh. War. Leic.  by a Jury, by virtue of the King's Precept. And in 12 joh. gave 
n Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Warr. & Leic.  him another good Courser, (such a one as the King already had 
o Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Warr. & Leic. , called Liard) and a good pied Brache; having then the Title 
p Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Warr. & Leic.  of Earl of Winchester, but not before, for aught I have seen.  
In 13 joh. being thus seized 
q Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Warr. & Leic.  of the moiety of the Honour of Leicester, he obtained a special Discharge 
r Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Warr. & Leic.  from the Scutage of Scotland, then required for the same.  
But not long after this, viz. in 15 joh. it is said 
s M. Paris. in anno 1213. p 236. n. 40. & p. 245. n. 10. , That the King bore great hatred towards him (as he did also to some others) in regard they complied not with him, in his subjecting this Realm to the Authority of the Pope. Nevertheless, the next year following, the Differences growing high betwixt the King and many of his Barons, this Saiher Earl of Winchester had Letters 
t Pat. 16 Joh. p. 1. m. 1.  of Safe-conduct, to come to the Court, and treat of an Accord betwixt them; and afterwards was joined in Commission 
u Ibid. m. 7.  with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, to see that all those who were to repair to London, about the Feast of the Epiphany, next ensuing the Pope's relaxation of the Interdict, or to Northampton, to petition the King for the Redress of their Grievances, should have safe-conduct until the Clause of Easter: And moreover, was so much favoured, as that the King committed 
* Pat. 17 Joh. m. 21.  the Governourship of the Castle at Montsorell to his Trust.  
Howbeit, shortly after, associating 
x Claus. 17 Joh. in dors. m. 21.  himself with the Barons, at that time in Rebellion, he was a Party 
y Claus. 17 Joh. in dors. m. 21.  to the Agreement whereunto the King was then necessitated to submit; whereby he gave up the City of London wholly into their power, and liberty to make choice of xxv Barons, by whom the Realm should thenceforth-be governed; as also one 
z M. Paris. in anno 1215. n. 10.  of that number: and thereupon, together 
a Ibid. 277. n. 20.  with the chief of them, underwent the Pope's Excommunication 
b Ibid. 277. n. 20.  the next ensuing year: Which did not at all startle him; for, soon after, he, together with Robert Fitz-Walter (to whom that Rebellious Pack than gave the Title 
c Ibid 279. n. 20.  of Marescallus Dei & Ecclesiae) were employed 
d Ibid 279. n. 20.  from the rest, to Philip King of France, for the procuring him to send over his Son Lewes into England; with promise 
e Ibid 279. n. 20.  that they would advance him to the Royal Throne.  
Nor did he return to his Obedience upon the death of King john; but kept 
f Ibid. 293. n. 40. & 50.  a strong Garrison in the Castle of Montsorell, on the behalf of Lewes. And when 
g Ibid. 293. n. 40. & 50.  the King's Forces had besieged it, in 1 H. 3. being advertised 
h Ibid. 293. n. 40. & 50.  from that Garrison, that unless they had speedy Relief, they could not hold it; he went to Lewes, and acquainted 
i Ibid. 293. n. 40. & 50.  him therewith: who thereupon raised 
k Ibid.  a great Army in London, and constituted 
l Ibid.  him one of the Chief Commanders therein. Which Army began 
m Ibid.  their March Northwards upon the Monday next after Ascension-day. Whereof the Earl of Chester, and the rest who lay before it, having notice 
n Ibid. 294. n. 30. , they hasted 
o Ibid. 294. n. 30.  to Nottingham, expecting 
p Ibid. 294. n. 30.  there to give Battle to them. But the Barons, having by this means raised 
q Ibid.  the Siege at Montsorell, forthwith advanced 
r Ibid.  to Lincoln, where Gilbert de Gant, with others of that Party, had besieged the Castle: and being got thither, made a fierce Assault 
s Ibid.  thereon. Which being made known 
t Ibid. n. 40.  to the Noble William Martial (than Governor of the Realm, by reason of the King's Minority) he caused a general Rendezvouz 
u Ibid. n. 40.  of all the Power could be had, out of such other Castles and Garrisons, in those Parts, as then stood for the King, to be made at Newark upon Trent, on Monday in Whitsunweek; and thence, after three days, marched 
x Ibid. n. 42.  to Lincoln.  
Which being discerned by the Barons, they forthwith (through the direction 
y Ibid. 29●. n. 30. & 296.  of this Earl, and Robert Fitz-Walter) drew out, and gave 
z Ibid. 29●. n. 30. & 296.  them Battle; but without success: for being routed 
a Ibid. n. 40.  upon the first Charge, the King's Forces got the day, and took 
b Ibid. n. 40.  Prisoners the most of that rebellious number; amongst whom, this Saiher Earl of Winchester was one 
c Ibid. n. 40.  of the Chief: But, in October following, upon his submission 
* Pat. 1 M 3. p. 1. m. 2. , all his Lands which had been seized into the King's hands for those his Actings, were fully restored 
† Pat. 1 M 3. p. 1. m. 2.  to him.  
Thus much as to his Secular Actions. Touching his Works of Piety, all I have seen is, That he gave 
d Mon. A●gl. vol. 2. 311 a. n. 20.  to the Canons of Leicester Six Pounds yearly Rend out of Brackley, and Halso, in lieu of Eight pounds' Rent in the Suburbs of Leicester, which he had by the Grant of the Bishop of Lincoln. After which, viz. in Anno 1218. (2 H. 3.) he went 
e M. Paris. ● anno 1218. p. 303. n. 20. , with the Earls of Chester, Arundel, and some other of the English Nobility, towards the Holy Land; and was at the Siege 
f M. Paris. ● anno 1218. p. 303. n. 20.  of Damieta: but died 
g M. We●m. in eodem anno.  in Anno 1219. (4 H. 3.) in his farther Journey towards Jerusalem.  
The Issue which he left by that great Inheritrix before-specified, was three Sons; viz. Robert 
Robert.  (then 
h Catal. of N. b. by R B.  in the Holy Land) who married 
i Mona 1. Ang. vol. 1. 309 a. n. 40.  Hawyse the fourth Daughter of Hugh Keveli●k Earl of Chester; upon which Marriage, his Father gave 
* Ex magno Reg●st. in Officio Duc. Lauc. sub 〈◊〉. Bolyngh oak, cap. 26.  him the Lordships of Ducebeie, Grauntesse●, Bradeham, and Herdewich, then of C l. per annum value, to make a Dowry for Hawyse his Wife, Sister to the Earl of Chester; as also two Knights Fees, for the same purpose: And had Issue by her, Margaret a Daughter, Wife 
k Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 9  of john de Lacie Earl of Lincoln: The other two Sons being Roger, and Robert. He left Issue also one Daughter, called Hawyse, afterwards married 
l Rot. Pip. 7 H. 3 Essex.  to Hugh the Son of Robert Earl of Oxford.  
Which Roger 
Roger.  (his elder Brother being in the Holy Land) in 5 H. 3. had Livery 
m Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 15.  of his Father's Lands.  
A word now of Margaret the Countess, Widow of Earl Saiher.  
This Margaret, often making her residence 
* Rot. de 〈◊〉. in dive ●is Com. captain. apud Winton. ●oram Joh. de Luvetot 11 E. 1. Rot. mino●, n. 39 Hertf.  in the Priory at Ware, built 
† Rot. de 〈◊〉. in dive ●is Com. captain. apud Winton. ●oram Joh. de Luvetot 11 E. 1. Rot. mino●, n. 39 Hertf.  there the great Hall, the great Chamber, the Chapel, and other Rooms for her own conveniency; and gave 
n Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 544 b. n. 62.  to the Knight's Templars divers Lands in Sibford, and Litleford. Likewise, to 
o Ibid. 310 a. n. 40.  the Canons of Leicester, one Yard-land in Schepisheved; as also 
p Ibid. b.  a Stag yearly in Charnewood, upon the day of the Nativity of our Lady: Likewise all 
q Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 768 b.  her Lands at Henleye, to plow and enclose: And died in 19 H. 3. as it see●s; for than did Roger de Quinci her Son and Heir (for so he was called) pay 
r Rot. Pip. 19 H. 2. Cantab. & Hunt.  C l. Relief, for the Lands of her Inheritance; and was the same year made Earl 
s Lel. coll. vol. 2. p. 375.  of Winchester. Which Roger, though he bore the Title of Winchester, he was really Earl of Hantshire; for it appears 
t Communia de T. Mich. 36 H. 3. Rot. 2.  that in 36 H. 3. the King, by his Precept to the Sheriff of Hantshire, commanded, that he should then make Livery unto him of that x l. Annuity, which he had usually received out of the Issues of that County, nomine Comiis, in the name of Earl.  
In 26 H. 3. this Roger, being 
u M. Paris. 595. 39  beyond-Sea with the King, desired 
x M. Paris. 595. 39  liberty to return into England. And, in 30 H. 3. was one of the Peers who by Letter 
y Ibid. 700. n.  to the Pope, complained to him of his Exactions in this Realm.  
In 31 H. 3. being 
z Ibid. 741. n. 40.  in Galwey (where he had 
a Ibid. 741. n. 40.  great Possessions in right of his Wife) and exercising 
b Ibid. 741. n. 40.  more severity to the People of that Country than becomed him, he was besieged 
c Ibid. 741. n. 40.  by them in a Castle there: and being apprehensive of his danger, mounted his Horse, well armed (with some of his Followers) and broke 
d Ibid. 741. n. 40.  through them; whence he came to the King of Scotland, to whom he made his complaint 
e Ibid.  of their dealing; who punished 
f Ibid.  them for that their Rebellious Insurrection, and re-established 
g Ibid.  him in the possession of his Right.  
In 42 H. 3. this Earl had Summons 
h Claus. 42 H. 3. in 〈◊〉, m. 10.  to attend the King at Chester, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, on Monday next after the Feast of St. john Baptist, to oppose the Hostilities of the Welsh. Moreover, he had the Title 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 786 b. n 40, & 50.  of Constable of Scotland: And having founded 
k Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 362 b. l. 4.  the Priory of Ulves●roste, in Com. Leic. granted 
l Mon. Angl. vol. 1 ut supr.  to the Monks of Geroudon all his Venison in his Park of Kitt.— to hunt and kill at their pleasure. He also gave 
m Ibid. 803. n. 20.  to the Monks of Tame, in Com. Buck. all his Demesn-lands in Sydenham, and likewise what was held of him in Villeinage, with the Tenants thereto, and all their Offspring. And having married three Wives, 1. Helen 
n 〈…〉.  the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Alan of Galwey; 2. Maud 
o Ibid. 834. n. 50.  Daughter to Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford (Widow of Anselm marshal Earl of Pembroke;) 3. Alianore 
p Rot. Pip. 44 H. 3. Wa●●. Leic.  Daughter to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, Widow 
q Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 19 〈◊〉. 55 H. 3. n. ●.  of William de Vaux (afterwards married 
r Claus. 51 H. 3. m. a.  to Roger de Leybourne) departed 
s Esc. 48 H. 3. n. 2●.  this Life 25 Apr. 48 H. 3. leaving Issue by Helen his first Wife, three Daughters his Heirs, viz. Margaret the Wife 
t 〈…〉.  of William de Ferrer Earl of Derby; Elizabeth, married 
u 〈…〉  to Alexander Comyn Earl of Feuban, in Scotland; and Ela, to 
x 〈…〉.  Alan la Zousche. Which Coheirs, in 56 H. 3. paying their Relief 
y 〈…〉 , had Livery 
z 〈…〉.  of the Lands of their Inheritance.  
Another Daughter he had, called Isabella (though by which Wife I cannot say) as is manifest from an Agreement 
* ● ipso autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  made at Ware, upon Wednesday next ensuing the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, in Anno 1240. (24 H. 3.) betwixt him and john the Son of Hugh de Nevil, for a Marriage betwixt Hugh the Son of him the said john, and her the said Isabell.  
A word now of Robert 
Robert.  his younger Brother.  
In 41 H. 3. this Robert, amongst 
a M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  divers other Noble Persons, who sold 
b M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  their Possessions in England, for the Assistance of the King of France in the Holy War, was 
c M. Paris. 773. n. 30.  one: And having married 
d Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 20.  Helen the Daughter of Lewelyne Prince of Wales, Widow of john Scott Earl of Huntendon, in 22 H. 3. had Livery 
e Claus. 22 H. 3. m. 20.  of the Manors of Fotheringay, and jarewell, in Com. Northampt. Neweston, in Com. Bedf. Tottenham, in Com. Midd. Brampton, Cunnyngton, and Lympayes, in Com. Hunt. Badewe, in Com. Essex. and Exton, in Com. Rotel. which were 
f Ibid.  part of the Lands of john Scott Earl of Chester and Hunt. till 
g Ibid.  her Dowry should be set out: and departed 
* M. Paris. 941. n. 40.  this Life in Anno 1257. (41 H. 3. leaving Issue by the said Helen his Wife, three Daughters, one of them a Nun 
h Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 15.  and the other two in Ward 
i Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 15.  to Margaret Countess of Lincoln; whereof one, viz. joan, became the Wife 
k Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 44.  of Humphrey de Bohun, Son to Humphrey Earl of Hereford, and the other, viz. Margaret, was married 
l Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  to Baldwine Wake, who in 52 H. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Manor of Sriveton, of her Inheritance.   

Zouche of Ashby.  
THAT this Ancient and Noble Family is branched from the Earls of Britanny, all our Genealogists do agree; though they do not deduce the Line of that Descent in each Point alike. To the intent therefore that it may the more clearly appear how it is, I have thought fit to take notice, That William la Zusche, 
William 1.  in that Confirmation 
a Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 572 b. n. 60.  to the Monks of Swavesey, in Cambridgshire, of the Grants made by his Ancestors unto the Abbey of S. Segius, and Bacchus, in Anjou (whereunto this Priory of Swavesey was a Cell) calleth 
b Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 572 b. n. 60.  Roger la Zusche his Father, and Alan la Zusche Earl of Britanny (Son 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Geffrey) his Grandfather.  
Which William died in 1 joh. for than it appears 
c 〈◊〉 1 Joh. m. 2●.  That Roger 
Roger 1.  his Brother gave to the King C l. for Livery of his Lands; and in 5 joh. upon Collection of the fourth Scutage of that King's time, paid 
d Rot. Pip. 5. Joh. Devon.  CC Marks.  
This Roger, in 15 joh. attended 
e Claus. 15. Jo, in dorso, m. ●  the King into Poictou; and (standing firm to him in that turbulent time, towards the later end of his Reign) obtained a Grant 
f Claus. 17. Joh. m. 17.  of the Manors of Petersfeild, and Maple-Durham, in Com. Suthampt. which were part 
g Claus. 17. Joh. m. 17.  of the Lands of Geffrey de Mandevill, one of the Rebellious Barons then in Arms against him.  
Moreover, in 2 H. 3. he procured another Grant 
h Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 4.  from the King, of all those Lands in the Manor of Gostelei, in Com. Norff. which Falcase de Breant not long before held, and which formerly appertained to the Viscount of Koan (viz. 
i Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 145 b. n. 30.  Geffrey la Zuche Father of Alan beforementioned:) And in 13 H. 3. was constituted 
k Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 12.  Sheriff of Devonshire.  
Furthermore, in 14 H. 3. he had a Confirmation 
l Pat. 14 H. ●. p. 1. m. 2.  from the King of the Manor of Swavesheye, and of all his Lands in Fulburne, in Com. Cantabr. which he possessed by the Gift of the before-specified Alan Viscount of Rouen, in exchange for all those Lands which he the said Roger then possessed in Britanny: and continued 
m Rot. de iisd. ann. Devon.  Sheriff of Devonshire unto the end of the fifteenth year of the same King Henry the Third.  
This Roger, being Lord of the Manor of Tonge, in Com. Salop. did, by a fair Deed 
o Ex ipso autogr. penès ... Forster de Tonge, an. 1636.  under his Seal, whereon is his Portraiture on Horseback, in a Military Habit, grant to Henry de Hugefort, and his Heirs, three Yard-Land, three Messages, and certain Woods lying in Norton, and Shawe, (in the Parish of Tonge) with Paunage for a great number of Hogs, in the Woods belonging to that Manor: As also liberty of Fishing in all his Waters there, excepting the great Pool of Tonge; with divers other Privileges, viz. of getting Nuts in those Woods for several days, etc. Rendering yearly to him the said Roger, and his Heirs, a Chaplet of Roses, upon the Feast-day of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, in case he or they should be then at Tonge; if not, then to be put upon the Image of the Blessed Virgin, in the Church of Tonge; for all Services, Suit of Court, etc.  
And (with Alan his Son) gave to the Canons of Maiden- Bradley, in Com. Wiltes. a certain Tenement in Tudeworth.  
To whom succeeded Alan 
Alan.  his Son and Heir. Which Alan, in 26 H. 3. had Summons 
p Rot. Vascon. 26 H. 3. in dorso, m. 3.  to prepare himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into France. And in 34 H. 3. had a Grant 
q Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Custody of all the King's Lands in Cheshire, and North-Wales, viz. Kos, Kewennyoc, Diffrin-Cloyd, and Englefeild; to answer the yearly Profit of those Lordships to the King, at Midsummer and Christmas, by equal Portions.  
Moreover, in 36 H. 3. he had the whole County of Chester, and all North-Wales, committed 
r Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 15.  to his Trust. And in 45 H. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
s Cart. 45 H. 3. m. 2.  for a Market every Week, upon the Saturday, at Asheby la Zusche, in Com. Leic. it being before upon the Tuesday: as also for two Fairs yearly, at his Manor of Swaveseye, in Cambridgshire; each to continue for eight days; the one to begin on the Eve of the Festival of the Invention of the Holy Cross; and the other, on the Eve of its Exaltation.  
The same year he was constituted 
t Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 8.  Warden of all the King's Forests South of Trent; as also Sheriff 
u Ibid. m. 10.  of Northamptonshire: in which Sheriffalty he continued 
x Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Northampt.  till the fiftieth of that King's Reign, and for three parts of that year. And in 46 H. 3. was made 
z Pat. 46 H. 3. m. 12.  a Justice-Itinerant for the Counties of Suthampt. Buck and Northampt.  
Furthermore, in 48 H. 3. upon 
a Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  that Arbitrement made by Lewes King of France, betwixt the King and the Barons, he was one of those who, on the King's part, undertook 
b Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  for performance of the same: And stood in such great favour with that King, that, in 51 H. 3. he obtained 
c Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 2.  for the behoof of Orabill, and Margery, his Nieces, Daughters of William de Harecourt, the Redemption of the Lordships of Tonge, in Com. Salop. and Ayleston, in Com. Leic. with the Soak of Stratton; which, by reason of Harecourt's adherence to the King's Adversaries, in the time of the late Troubles, had been forfeited 
d Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 2.  to the Crown. In which year also, he was made Constable 
e Ibid. m. 15.  of the Tower of London; as also Governor 
f Ibid. m. 15.  of the Ca●●e at Northampton.  
But all that I farther find of him, is, That he bestowed 
g Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 544 b. n. 50.  on the Knights-Templars divers Lands in Sibford; and gave 
h Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 780 b. n. ●0.  to the Monks of Bildwas, the Town of Upton, in Com. Salop. And that he took to Wise Elene, 
i Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 36.  one of the Daughters 
k Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 1●.  and Heirs to Roger de Quinci Earl of Winchester. Whereupon in 51 H. 3. he had Livery 
l Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 17.  of all that Purparty of his Lands, which by Inheritance belonged to her.  
It is reported by some 
m Ypod. Neu●. p. 66. M. Paris. 100LS. n. 40.  That this Alan was slain in Westminster-Hall, by john Earl Warren, upon occasion of a Quarrel which happened betwixt them, touching some Title of Land: but therein they are mistaken, he being only wounded, as was also Roger his Son (at that time with him) viz. in Anno 1268. (52 H. 3.) as in my Discourse of john Earl Warren I have at large manifested; and as it appears by the Inquisition 
n Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 16.  taken after his death, which showeth, that he died about two years after, viz. in 54 H. 3. being then seized 
o Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 16.  of the Manors of North- Multon in Com. Devon., and Asheby lafoy Zouche, in Com. Leic. and that he had Issue 
p Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 16.  Roger 
Roger 2.  his Son and Heir, than xxviii years of age; as also a younger Son, called Eudo, or Ivon.  
Which Roger had, soon after, Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 2.  of his Lands, doing his Homage: but died 
r Esc. 13 E. 1. n. 30.  in 13 E. 1. Alan his Son being 
s Esc. 13 E. 1. n. 30.  then xviii years of age.  
Which Alan, offering 
t Claus. 17 E. 1. m. 2.  his Service to the King in Gascoigne, upon the Feast-day of St. Dennis, 16 E. 1. was 
u Claus. 17 E. 1. m. 2.  courteously by him received; and therefore his Homage was at that time respited 
x Claus. 17 E. 1. m. 2.  by reason of his present Employment; and a special Precept 
y Claus. 17 E. 1. m. 2.  forthwith sent to Walter de Lasci, the King's Escaetor-General in Ireland, to deliver unto him all his Lands in that Realm, which he had seized into his Hands for neglecting that Homage.  
Moreover, in 22 E. 1. he was 
z Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 9  again in the Wars of Gascoine. So likewise in 
a Rot. Vasc. 24 E. 1. m. 17.  24 E. 1. Edmund Earl of Lancaster (the King's Brother) being then Commander 
b Th. Wal●. p. 29. n. 30.  in Chief of the English-Army there: at which time the French issued 
c Ibid.  out of Bu●deaux, and gave 
d Ibid.  them Battle, but with great loss, being forced to retreat.  
In 25 E. 1. he was again 
e Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. in. dorso, m. 9  in Gascoine; and in 26 E. 1. in 
f Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. a.  the Wars of Scotland; being then in the Company 
g Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. a.  of Roger le Bigod.  
In 34 E. 1. he was 
h Rot. Protect. 34 H. 1. m. 8.  again in those Scottish-Wars: And in 4 E. 2. (amongst other of the Nobles) had Summons 
i Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso, m. 5.  to be at Ko●borough, on the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
Furthermore, the next ensuing year, (viz. 5 E. 2.) he was constituted Governor 
k Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 7.  of Kokingham-Castle in Northamptonshire, and Steward 
l Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 7.  of that Forest. And having confirmed 
m Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 311. l. 4.  to the Canons of Leicester, all those Grants which his Ancestors, viz. the Earls of Leicester and Winchester, had made to them, departed 
n Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 36.  this Life in 7 E. 2. being then seized 
o Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 36.  of the Manor of North- Moulton in Com. Devon., and CCCCxvi Acres of Land in Hale, in the County of Northampton, according to the large Hundred: Likewise of the Manor of Trene, and Advowson of the Chapel there, in Com. Sussex. as also of xii l. Free Rent in Nuthure, and the Advowson of the Church of Chyldington, in the same County: Moreover, of the Manor of Great Gatesoene, and Advowson of the Church, in Com. Hertf. and of the Manors of Suaveseye, and Fulborne, with the Advowson of the Priory of Suaveseye, in Com. Cantabr. (the Remainder of which Lordships of Swavesey, and Fulborne, were settled on William la Zouche of Kicards-Castle, otherwise called William la Zusche of Mortimer) leaving Elene the Wife of Nicholas St. Maur, at that time xxvi years of age; Maude the Wife of Robert de Holande, xxiv years of age; and Elizabeth, than a Nun at Brewode, in Com. Staff. xx years of age; his Daughters and next Heirs.  
Betwixt whom, Partition being m●●e, in 8 E. 2. of all the Lands descended to them from their said Father; Elene the Wife of Nicholas St. Maur had 
p Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 21.  the Manor of North- Moulton in Com. Devon., and moiety of the Manor of Gatesdene, in Com. Hertf. And Maude the Wife of Robert de Holland, the 
q Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 21.  Manors of Halsho, and Brackley, in Com. Northampt. the moiety of the Manor of Gatesdene, in Com. Hertf. and the view of Frankpleg. in Shybton, and Sibford, in Com. Oxon. as also the 
r Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 16.  Advowsons' of the Churches of Laghton, and Merkefeld, in Com. Leic. Croxton, in Com. Linc. Yelbertoft, in Com. Northampt. with the Advowsons' of the Abbey of Lilshull, in Com. Salop. Geroudon, in Com. Leic. the Priory of Ware, in Com. Hertf. and Hospital of Lepers at Brackley, in Com. Northampt.  
Which Elene afterwards married 
s Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 2.  to Alan de Cherleton.   

Zouche of Haringworth.  
I Now come to Eudo 
Eudo.  (or Ivo) younger Brother to the last-mentioned Roger.  
In 37 H. 3. the King, in consideration 
t Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 6. Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 3.  of CL Marks, granted 
u Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 6. Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 3.  to this Eudo the Benefit of the Marriage of Agatha, the Daughter of William de Ferrer Earl of Derby; with purpose that he himself should make her his Wife, in case she would consent thereto: If not, then that he should have 
x Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 6. Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 3.  the Forfeiture belonging to the King for the same. But in 39 H. 3. he made an Assignation 
y Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 5.  of that Grant to Hugh the Son of Ralph de Mortimer.  
In 47 H. 3. this Eudo had 
z Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 20.  the Custody of the Castles of Chester, Beeston, and Shorwik, committed to his Trust. Some years after which, viz. in 2 E. 1. he Wedded 
a Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 21.  Milisent the Widow 
b Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 727. l. 6.  of Roger de Montalt, one of the Sisters and Heirs 
c Rot. Fin. ut supra.  to George de Cantilupe Baron of Bergavenny; and, doing his Fealty, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 10. Claus. 2. E. 1. in dorso m. 13.  of her Purparty of his Lands, viz, 
e Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 10. Claus. 2. E. 1. in dorso m. 13.  the Manors of Eyton, and Hoghton, in Com. Bedf. Naryngworth, Berewedy, and Bulewyke, in Com. Northampt. Bruggewater, Heygrabe, and Edeneworth, in Com. Somerset. Colston, Brihtmerston, Koele, and Culne, in Com. Wiltes Dertemue,. and Totenes, in Com. Devon. Stokes, and Edwald, in Com. Dorset. xiii s. iv d. Rent in Hereford; Bingele, in Com. Ebor. and B●●eford, in Com. Nott.  
Which Milisent departing 
f Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 21.  this Life in 27 E. 1. William la Zusche her Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 21.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
Which William, 
William 1.  seating himself at Haringworth, in Com. Northampt. (one of the Lordships of his Mother's Inheritance) in 29 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
h Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 19  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands there; as also at Bulwyke, the next adjoining Lordship. And, in 34 E. 1. having at the Feast of Pentecost received 
i Compot. Joh. de Drokenesford Custodis magna Garderobae penès Reme●. Regis in Scacc.  the Honour of Knighthood (with Prince Edward, and many others) by Bathing, etc. attended 
k Rot. Protect. 2●●. 1. m. 13.  that Prince in his Expedition then made into Scotland.  
This William took to Wife 
l Rot. Fin. 4 E. 2. m. 13.  Maude the Daughter of john Lord Lovel of Tichmersh, in Com. Northampt. and Isabella his Wife, the Sister and Heir 
m Ex Cod vet. Ms. penès Hen. Comit. Stanford.  of William de Bois. Also in 2 E. 2. he was first summoned 
n Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm: And in 4 E. 2. was again 
o Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland. Moreover, in 7 E. 2. he obtained another Charter 
p Cart. 7 E. 2. n. 27.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Weston, Bulkinton, Kites, Bramcote, Wolvarestull, and Folkeshull, in Com. Warr. as also at Thorpe- Ernauld, and Claybroke, in Com. Leic. And in 8 E. 2. received Summons 
q Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso, m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, well fitted with Horse and Arms, upon the Feast-day of the Assumption of our Lady, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
After which, ere long, viz. in 11 E. 2. he was charged 
r Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 23.  with the sending of CC Foot-Soldiers, out of his Lands in Eynayl, Uchnnenych, and Ismenyth, in Wales, unto Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast-day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the King then purposing an Expedition into Scotland. And in 13 E. 2. was 
s Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 8.  again in the Scottish Wars, being of the Retinue 
t Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 8.  to john de Hastings.  
In 16 E. 2. he obtained a Grant 
u Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 2.  of the Marriage of john the Son and Heir of Robert de Willoughby: and in 19 E. 2. when the King became necessitated to flee into Wales, by reason that most of his Subjects quitted their Allegiance to him at that time (as our Historians do amply show, with the Reason thereof) this William (having 
x T. Walls in eod. anno.  Lands and Interest in those Parts) was sent 
y T. Walls in eod. anno.  after him, together with Henry Earl of Lancaster, with Directions to take him; which he did accordingly, near to the Castle of Lantrussan, upon the xuj Calends of December. After which, ere long, ensued the barbarous Murder of that King, as is very well known.  
In 6 E. 3. upon 
z Rot. Parl. 6 E. 3. n. ●.  the Debate which happened in Parliament, between Sir john Grey of Kotherfeild, and this Sir William, which was heard 
a Rot. Parl. 6 E. 3. n. ●.  before the King and his Council, there falling out high Words 
b Rot. Parl. 6 E. 3. n. ●.  between them, Grey drew 
c Rot. Parl. 6 E. 3. n. ●.  his Knife upon him in the King's Presence; for which respect, both of them were committed 
d Ibid.  to Prison: Howbeit, at length being brought forth 
e Ibid.  to their Answers, he was set 
f Ibid.  at liberty, and Grey remitted 
g Ibid. .  
But, after this, viz. in 12 E. 3. he attended 
h Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  the King into Flanders; this being the time that King Edward met 
i Th. Wals. in anno. 1338.  the Duke of Bavaria (who then called himself Emperor) at Colein. And, in 16 E. 3. received Command 
k Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. in. 11.  to provide xx Men at Arms, and 20 Archers, for that Expedition which the King then intended into France.  
Moreover, in 17 E. 3. he stood charged 
l Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso, m. 16.  with the like number of Men at Arms, and Archers, for those Wars in France: and in 18 E. 3. was again 
m Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 19  there.  
Furthermore, in 19 E. 3. he received another 
n Rot. Fran. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  Command (with divers other Great Men) to attend the King again into France, with all his Retinue, and all the Power of Horse and Arms he could make, being 
o Rot. Fran. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  then a Baneret. Howbeit, in 
p Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  regard that William la Zousche of Totneis, his Nephew 
q Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23. , did then accompany 
r Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  Henry of Lancaster, Earl of Derby, into Gascoine; he was for that time, and for that reason, discharged 
s Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  of those Men at Arms, Hoblers, and Archers, which he 〈◊〉 to have provided for that Service; but withal advertised 
t Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  to prepare himself, and all his Retinue, with Horse and Arms, to pass the Sea with the King into France, so soon as he should have farther notice.  
This William Lord Zouche, in 25 E. 3. obtained Licence 
u Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  of the King to settle his Manor of Briggewater, upon William the Son of William la Zouche of tourneys, and Agnes his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; with proviso 
x Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14. , That if the said William and she should happen to be divorced, or for any other cause separated, that then the Manor of Briggewater should remain to her and her Heirs for ever. And in 26 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
y Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with john de Verdon, for arraying of Soldiers in the County of Northampton, for the defence of the Realm, an Invasion being then feared 
z Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  from the French.  
But, not long after, viz. upon 
a Esc. 26 E. 3. n. 51. Claus. 26 E. ●. n. 27.  Monday the Feast-day of St. Gregory the same year, he departed 
b Esc. 26 E. 3. n. 51. Claus. 26 E. ●. n. 27.  this Life, leaving William 
William 2.  his Grandson (viz. Son 
c Ibid.  to Ivo his Son and Heir, by joan 
d Ibid.  the Daughter of William Inge, and deceased 
e Ibid.  in his Life-time) his next Heir, at that time xxx years of age; being then seized 
f Esc. ut supra.  of the Manor of Calston, with the Hundred of Calne, in Com. Wiltes. the Manors of Eyton, and Houghton, in Com. Bedf. the Manor of Weston, with its Members, viz. Folkeshull, and Wolfareibull, in Com. Warr. the Manor of Thorpe- Ernauld, with its Members, scil. Busseby, Thorneby, and Brentingby, in Com. Leic. and of the Manor of Kilpsham, in Com. Rotel.  
Which William, performing his Homage 
f Rot. Fin. 26 E. 3. m. 17.  before the end of that year, had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 26 E. 3. m. 17.  of his Lands: and in 29 E. 3. was 
h Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: As also 
i Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  in that of France in 33 E. 3. And in 36 E. 3. had Licence 
k Pat. 36 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  to go on Pilgrimage to the Holy-land.  
Moreover, in 43 E. 3. he attended 
l Rot. Franc. 4● E. 3. m. 3.  the King in his Expedition then made into France: and in 44 E. 3. upon 
m Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 15.  the death of William Inge, and Isolda de St. Pere his Wife, without Issue of their Bodies, being found 
n Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 15.  to be the next Heir to the said William (viz. Son of joan, Daughter of the same William) doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 15.  of the Manor of Weston, in Com. Bedf.  
Furthermore, in 44 E. 3. he was again 
p Rot. Franc. 44 E. 3. m. 13.  in the Wars of France: So likewise in 
q Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 20.  46 E. 3. at which time he was retained by Indenture 
r Ex autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in those Wars, with xl Men at Arms, himself being then a Banneret, xv Knights, xxxiv Esquires, and Lx Archers.  
This William, in 5 R. 2. had a Resolution 
s Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 963. n. 40.  to found a Monastery of the Carthusian Order, in Honour of St. Anne, near to the City of Coventre; but was by death prevented 
t Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 963. n. 40.  (whereupon King Richard the Second accomplished 
u Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 963. n. 40.  that Work:) for on Wednesday the Feast of St. George, the same year, he departed 
x Esc. 5R. 2. n. 6●.  this Life, leaving Sir William la Zousche 
William 3.  of Braunfeild, Knight, his Son and Heir, than xl years of age (as also a younger Son, called Thomas 
z Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 30.  who afterwards had the 
a Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 30.  Manors of Ightam, and Eynesford, in Com. Kanc.) being then seized 
b Esc. ut. sup●.  of the Castle and Manor of tourneys, with its Members, viz. Lodeswalle, and Hiwishe; as also of the Manor of Cornew●rthie, in Com. Devon. of the Manors of Eyg●reham, and Eynesford, in Com. Cantii; of the Hundred of Calne, with the Manor of Calston, and Manor of Ambresbury, called le Co●ynger, in Com. Wiltes. of the Manor of Kingesw, 〈◊〉 in Com. Suthampt. of the Manor of Kilpesham, in Com. Rotel. Haryngworth, Bulwyke, Be●gh●y, and Manor, called Souches-Mannor, in Rothwell, in Com. Northampt. of the Manor of Ilkeston, in Com. Derb. Zouches-Mannor, in Docking, in Com. Norff. Bluenlegh, in Com. Suff. Mule- Bracy, in Com. Salop. Eyton, with its Members, viz. Henlawe, Berston, and Wymington, Totenshe, Houghton, and Weston- Inge, in Com-Bedf. Hamme, in Com. Buck. Wythkall, Launton, and Lynthorpe, in Com. Linc. Thorpe- Ernauld, with its Members, viz. Brentyngby, Busseby, Thurneby, and Houghton; as also of the Manor of Claybroke, in Com. Leic. and likewise of the Manor of Weston, in Com. Warr.  
Elizabeth his Wife surviving: who, by her Testament 
c Arundel, vol. 1. 253 b. , bearing date upon the Feast-day of St. Ambrose, Anno 1408. (9 H. 4.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abbey of Tewksbury, where the Corpse of her Brothers lay Interred; with xx l. to that House: and gave to Edmund, and Thomas, her Sons, all her Silver Vessel, to be equally divided betwixt them.  
Which William (viz. Son and Heir to the last-mentioned William) doing 
d Rot. Fin. ● E. 2. m. 6.  his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. ● E. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands: and in 7 R. 2. was 
f Rot. Franc. 7 R. 2. m. 21.  in the Wars of France.  
This William was he, who being accused 
g Th. Wals. p. 335. 〈◊〉.  by a Frier-Carmelite, that he had scandalised john of Gant Duke of Lancaster, with evil Machinations against the King; was brought 
h Th. Wals. p. 335. 〈◊〉.  before the Parliament, (though at that time very 
i Th. Wals. p. 335. 〈◊〉.  sick) to answer the Charge: but stoutly denying 
k Th. Wals. p. 335. 〈◊〉.  all, he was at length acquitted 
l Th. Wals. p. 335. 〈◊〉.  And in 8 R. 2. was retained by Indenture 
m Ex autogr. penes 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  to serve the King in his Sco●●sh Wars, for xl days, the King resolving to go in 〈◊〉 thither. But in 10 R. 2. (being then called 
n Pat 10 H. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 7. per inspex.  William Lord Zousche of tourneys, residing there at that time, as it seems) obtained Licence 
o Pat 10 H. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 7. per inspex.  from the King, to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Haringworth, in Com. Northampt. Which Licence was afterwards confirmed 
p Pat 10 H. 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 7. per inspex.  to Sir William la Zousche Knight, his Cousin and Heir, in 10 H. 6.  
In 12 R. 2. this William was banished 
q Th. Wals. in anno. 1388. p. 365. n. 10.  the Court, as one of the King's Evil Counsellors, by those Great Lords who then met in Arms at Haringey- Park. After which, viz. in 15 R. 2. he was, by some Inquisitions, found 
r Rot. Fin. 15 R. 2. m. 21 Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 23.  to be next Heir to john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke; viz. Son of William, Son of Eudo, Father of William, Son of Milisent, Daughter and one of the Heirs to William de Cantilupe, Brother of Nicholas, Father of William, Father of Nicholas, Father of William, Father of William, who died without Issue. And in 19 R. 2. upon the Saturday next preceding the Feast of St. Dunstan (being the thirteenth of May) departed 
s Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 52.  this Life, leaving William his Son and Heir xxii years of age. Which William 
William 4.  doing 
t Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 31.  his Homage the year following, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 31.  of his Lands.  
This William, the same year, viz. 20 R. 2. being 
x Rot. Fran. 20 E. 2. m. 2.  in the Wars of France, was of the Retinue 
y Rot. Fran. 20 E. 2. m. 2.  of Edward Earl of Rutland; and in 22 R. 2. went 
z R. t. Franc. 22 R. 2. m. 10.  again to those Wars.  
Moreover, in 1 H. 4. in consideration 
a Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 6. m. 10.  of his good Services to that King, he had a Grant 
b Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 6. m. 10.  of C l. per annum out of the Exchequer. And in 3 H. 4. attended 
c Rot. Franc. 3 H. 4. m. 5.  Blanch the King's Daughter to Celein, where she was married 
d ●. Wals. In anno 1402.  to the Emperor's Son.  
Furthermore, in 7 H. 4. upon 
e Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 8.  the death of Thomas la Zouche his Uncle, who held 
f Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 8.  the Manors of Middle- Claydon, and Elesyngburgh, in Com. Buck. for term of Life, the Reversion appertaining 
g Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 8.  to him, he then came to the Possession 
h Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 8.  of those Lordships. And in 8 H. 4. was again in the Wars of France. In 1 H. 5. being at that time Lieutenant 
i Rot. Fran. 1 H. 5. m. 23.  of Calais, he was 
k Rot. Fran. 1 H. 5. m. 23.  one of the Ambassadors sent to Cbarles King of France, for the Observation of the Truce made by King Richard the Second, and that King.  
And having married 
l Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 12.  Alice the Daughter and Heir of Sir Richard de St. Maur, the younger, Knight, and of Mary his Wife; as also Cousin 
m Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 12.  and Heir of Ela, the Wife of Sir Richard St. Maur, the elder, Knight, Father of Richard the younger, and made proof 
n Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 12.  of her age, had Livery 
o Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 12.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, doing 
p Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 12.  his Fealty.  
This William died 
q Esc. 3 H. 3. n. 46.  3 Nou. 3 H. 5. being then seized 
r Esc. 3 H. 5. n. 46.  of the Manor of Drey- Docking, in Com. Norff. Kilpham, in Com. Rotel. Haryngworth, Bulwyke, Braunfeild, Houghton, and Berughby, in Com. Northampt. Ilkeston, in Com. Derb. of the Castle of Greisele, in Com. Nott. of the Castle of Totneys, with the Borough and Manor of Cornworthy, in Com. Devon. of the Manors of Lavington, Withal, and Kinthorpe, in Com. Linc. Weston- in-Arden, and Folkeshull, in Com. Warr. Claybroke, and Thorpe- Ernauld, with its Members, in Com. Leic. Colston, with the Hundred of Calne, in Com. Wiltes. Meole- Bracy, in Com. Salop. Hergrobe, Od●cumbe, and the Borough of Briggewater, in Com. Somerset. Esulburgh, Claydo:, Stoke- Mandevile, and Hamme, in Com. Buck. as also of the Manors of Thor●bury, and Eyton, in Com. Bedf. leaving William 
William 5.  his Son 
s Esc. 3 H. 5. n. 46.  and Heir xiii years of age; whose Marriage was granted 
t Pat. 3 H. 5. m. 19  by the King to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland: but the Benefit of his Lands to 
u Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 9  john Holland Earl of Huntendon, to hold during his Minority. As also john 
x Ex vet. exempl. Testam. W. la Z●uche filii sui in bibl. Cotton. , a younger Son, who married 
y Ex coll. W. Burton, ar.  Elizabeth the Aunt and Heir to Henry Lord Grey of Codnoure (from whom the Zouches of Codnobre did descend:) and two Daughters, viz. Margaret the Wife of 
z Ex vet. exempl. praedicto.  Sir Thomas Tresham Knight, and Elizabeth.. 
a Ex vet. exempl. praedicto.   
Which William (his Son and Heir) upon 
b Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  the death of Elizabeth his Mother, in 4 H. 6. doing his Fealty, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  of all those Lands which she held in Dower: and in 2 E. 4. being then 
d Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 2. m. 26.  above xxx years of age, and bearing the Title 
e Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 2. m. 26.  of Lord Zouche, and St. Maur, having performed 
f Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 2. m. 26.  many special Services for that King, to his very great Charge, had a special Livery 
g Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 2. m. 26.  of the Lands of his Inheritance. But long after this he lived not; for, having by his Testament 
h Ex vet exempl ej●sdem in b. bl. Cotton. , bearing date 12 jan. 7 E. 4. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of All Hallown, at Haringworth, he departed 
i Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 53  this Life upon the eighth of January, the next year following (scil. 8 E. 4.) being then seized 
k Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 53.  of the Manor of Weston, in Com. Warr. Thorpe Ernauld, Brantmghy, Houghton, and Claybroke, in Com. Leic. Calston, Witenham, La●gton- Aven, Calne, with the Hundred of Calne, Castel-Eyton, Hilperton, and Imnen, in Com. Wiltes. of the Manor of Corneworthy, with the Manor and Castle of Totnes, in Com. Devon. of the Manors of Haryngworth, Bullewyke, Braunfeld, Houghton, Ber●●hhy, Onlere, Blakesleye, and Gretton, in Com. Northampt. Ilkestone, in Com. Derb. of the Castle and Manor of Greseles, in Com. Nott. Labenden, Ashwode, W●ston- Vnderwode, Chilton, and Hames, in Com. Buck. Etan, Houghton, Totenho, and Thornbury, in Com. Bedf. Wenefrede- Eagle, in Com. Dorset. Castel-Cary, with the Hamlets of Handespene, Honrwike, and Almesford; as also of the Manors of Mershe, Winifrid Caulton, with the Borough; Pidcombe, Colle, Stoke- Holwey, Koode, the Borough of Brugewater, the Manors of Haygrobe, Odecumbe, North-Barowe, South-Barowe, Charieton- Adam, Charleton- Makorell, Suddon, Brokton, and Brokton- Saynir, in Com. Somerset. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir 
l Ibid. , at that time eight years of age; as also William 
m Ex vet. exempl. praedict.  a younger Son, and two Daughters, viz. Elizabeth 
n Ex vet. exempl. praedict. , and Margaret. 
o Ex vet. exempl. praedict.   
Of which john, all that I have seen, is, That, taking 
p Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1485.  part with King Richard the Third, and being with him in 
q Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1485.  the Battle at Bosworth-Field, he was attainted 
r Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7. m. 6.  in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 7 Nou. 1 H. 7. As also, that he married 
s Pat. 18 H. 8. p. 1.  joan one of the four Sisters and Heirs 
t Pat. 18 H. 8. p. 1.  to Sir john Dynham Knight, Lord Dynham; and had Issue by her, john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who, in 7 H. 7. was 
* Po●yd. Virg. p. 584. n. 30.  one of the Chief Persons employed in that Expedition then made into France, under the Conduct of jasper Duke of Bedford, and john Earl of Oxford, to the Assistance of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French: but returned without performing any thing memorable, by reason that the Emperor, for lack of Money, could not appear.  
This john being afterwards restored, etc. had a special Livery 
u Ibid.  of all those Lands which were of his Mother's Inheritance.  
Moreover, in 4 E. 6. Anno 1550. by his Testament 
x Buck. q●. 10. , then bearing date, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel at Haryngworth, where other of his Ancestors lay Interred; and died 
y Ibid.  about a Twelvemonth after: for the Probate 
z Ibid.  of his Will bears date 21 Apr. Anno 1551. Leaving Issue by Dorothy 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his first Wife, Daughter 
† Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir William Capell Knight (sometime Lord Mayor of London) Richard 
Richard.  
‖ ●uck. qu 10. ut supra.  his Son and Heir; as also john 
* Powel. qu. 33.  a younger Son, afterwards Knight: And Susan his second Wife, Daughter 
† Ex coll R. Gl. S.  and Heir to William Welby of Halsted, in Com. Linc. (Widow of Nicholas Davenport of Bulwyke, in Com. Northampt.) surviving 
b Buck. ut supra. . Which Richard took to Wife 
c Ex coll R. Gl. S.  joan the Daughter of Sir john Roger's Knight, Sister of Edward Rogers, controller of the Household to Queen Elizabeth: And having been summoned 
d Journal of Parl. de eod. anno.  to Parliament in 6 E. 6. and by his Testament 
e Powel. qu. 33. , bearing date 22 julii, 1552. (6 E. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried where his Executors should think fit; and died soon after, leaving Margaret 
f Powel. qu. 33.  his Wife (Daughter of ... Cheney) surviving; and George 
George.  his Son and Heir. Which George took to Wife Margaret one of the Daughters and Heirs to William Welby of Molton, in Com. Linc. Esq 
g FF●●n Officio A●●orum, f. 〈◊〉  And departing 
h FF●●n Officio A●●orum, f. 〈◊〉  this Life 30 junii, Anno 1569. (11 Eliz.) was buried 
i FF●●n Officio A●●orum, f. 〈◊〉  in his Chapel at Harmgworth, leaving Issue 
k Ibid.  Edward 
Edward.  Lord Zousche his Son and Heir, than 
l Ibid.  xiii years of age.  
Which Edward, in Anno 1586. 29 Eliz. was one of those Lords who sat in Judgement upon the Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay-Castle. And, in 37 Eliz. sent 
* Camd Eliz.  Ambassador into Scotland, to countenance and oblige those of the Nobility there, who were of the English Faction; as also to terrify those of the Spanish Party.  
Moreover, in 44 Eliz. he was constituted 
o Pat. 44. Eliz. p. 4. in dorso.  Lieutenant of all North-Wales, and South-Wales, with the Marches thereof: and in 13 jac. made 
p Pat. 13 Jac. p. 21.  Constable of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports, for Life. And having married Alianore the Daughter of Sir john Zouche of Codnoure, in Com. Derb. Knight, by whom he had Issue two Daughters, his Heirs; viz. Elizabeth, married to William Tate of De la Pre, juxta North●mpton, Esq and Marie, to ... Leighton of ...   

Burgh.  
THE Chief of this Family (as our best Genealogists 
a R. Gl. S.  have observed) was William Fitz-Aldelme, 
William.  Steward 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 1039 b. n. 20.  to King Henry the Second, and Governor 
c Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraeum, eque. aur. Jorevall, 1128. n. 10.  of the City of Wexford, in Ireland; unto which City, these Places here mentioned did then 
d Antiq. Hibern. per Jac. Waraezum, eque. aur. Jorevall, 1128. n. 10.  perform Service; viz. Arhkelow, and Glascarigg, as also the Land of Gilbert Borard, Fernregwinal, Fernes, all the Lands of Hervei, lying betwixt Wexford, and the River of Waterford; the Service of Reimund de Drune; the Services of Fordonelau, Uthmorthe, and Leghlins; the Tenement of Machtale, Leis; and likewise the Lands of Geffrey de Costentin.  
Upon the Return 
e Mon. Ang. ut supra.  of King Henry the Second out of Ireland (which was in Anno 18. of his Reign) he sent 
f Mon. Ang. ut supra.  this William (than 
g Mon. Ang. ut supra.  his Steward) to manage all things there in his stead. But all that I have farther seen of him, as to his Secular Employments, is, That he was Sheriff 
h Rot. Pip. de. iisd. ann. C●mb●.  for the County of Cumberland, from the beginning of the first year, to the end of the ninth year of King Richard the First.  
As to his Works of Piety, he founded 
i Antiq. Hiber. p. 142. Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 1040 ●.  the Monastery of St. Thomas the Martyr, near Dublin, for Canons-Regular of St. Augustin's Order; and afterwards, in the presence 
k Ibid. p. 1039. n. 30, & 40.  of Vivian the Cardinal, and Laurence Archbishop of Dublin, gave 
l Ibid. p. 1039. n. 30, & 40.  to these Canons one Carucate of Land, called Dunovere, with a Mill and Meadow, for the health of the Soul of Geffrey Earl of Anjou, Father of King Henry the Second; and for the Soul of the Empress his Mother; as also for the Souls of King Henry the Second, and his Children. Moreover, in Anno 1: 86. (32 H. 2.) he ratified 
m Ibid. 509 b. n. 30.  to the Hospitallers of St. john of Jerusalem, the Gift of the Lordship and Church of Little- Mapeltrestede, made to them by julian his Wife, Daughter 
n Ibid. 509 b. n. 30.  of Robert Doisnell; and left Issue 
o Cod. M●. in bibl. Bodl. [Cant.] F. 98 p. 65.  Walter: 
Walter.  who taking to Wife Manned the sole Daughter 
p Cod. M●. in bibl. Bodl. [Cant.] F. 98 p. 65.  and Heir to Hugh de Laci Lord of Ulster in Ireland, became 
q Cod. M●. in bibl. Bodl. [Cant.] F. 98 p. 65.  thereupon Lord of that Province: from whom descended 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth (Daughter and Heir to William his Great Grandson) Wife of Leonel Duke of Clarence, third Son to King Edward the Third.  
Another Son he had, called Richard 
Richard.  
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , from whom the Earls of Clanrikard do derive their Descent. But of these, in regard they were not Barons of this Realm of England, I do not take upon me to discourse; and therefore shall descend to Hubert de Burgh, Brother's Son to the before-specified William Fitz-Aldelme (if our best Genealogists are not mistaken) a Person of eminent Note in his time.  
Of this Hubert, 
Hubert.  the first mention I find, is, That he was Servant 
t Add●t. in M. Paris. p. 150.  to King Richard the First, as also 
u Add●t. in M. Paris. p. 150.  to King john, being sent 
x ●●d. de Diceto; 707. n. 50.  by him from Koan, in the first year of his Reign, to treat of a Marriage for him with a Daughter to the King of Portugal: And had such great estimation from that King, that in 3 of his Reign, being Lord Chamberlain 
y R. Hoved. 46● b. n. 50  of his Household, he was constituted 
z R. Hoved. 46● b. n. 50  Warden of the Marches of Wales, and had 
a R. Hoved. 46● b. n. 50  C Soldiers to attend him in those Parts. The same year likewise he had Command 
b Pat. 3 J●●. m. 1.  from the King to fortify Dunster-Castle, in Com. Somerset. and was made Sheriff 
c Ibid. m. 5. & 3.  of Cornwall, as also Governor 
d Ibid. m. 5. & 3.  of Landstaneton-Castle, in that County. So likewise 
e Ibid. m. 4.  of Dovor-Castle, in Kent.  
And in 4 Io●. when 
f M. Paris. 283. n. 50.  King Philip of France had possessed himself of all Normandy, (with Eustace Bishop of Ely) he was sent 
g M. Paris. 283. n. 50.  Ambassador, to treat with him for the Restitution thereof.  
For the Counties of Dorset and Somerset he executed the Sheriff's Office 
h Rot. Pip. de●●sd. Comitat.  in the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth years of King john: For Hereford-shire, as 
i Rot. Pip. de●●sd. Comitat.  long: For Berkshire, the one half 
k Rot. Pip. de●●sd. Comitat.  of the fourth year, and the whole 
l Rot. Pip. de●●sd. Comitat.  fifth and sixth: And for Lincolnshire, for the fourth part of the tenth year, to the end of the fifteenth.  
Moreover, in 13 joh. upon 
m Rot. Pip. 1● 〈◊〉. Norff. ● Suff.  Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, he answered 
n Rot. Pip. 1● 〈◊〉. Norff. ● Suff.  for xiv Knights Fees, and a fourth part, de veteri Feoffamento, for the Honour of Wirmegay, and a fourth part de novo (having married the Widow of Dodo Bardolf Lord of that Barony, as I shall show by and by:) As also for 
o Rot. Pip. 1● 〈◊〉. Norff. ● Suff.  two Fees, which did belong to Robert Fitz-Roger, (of the Inheritance of his Wife, the Heir of William de Norwiz)  
In 16 joh. he was Seneschal 
p Pat. 16 Jo●. p. 1. m. 1.  of Poictou: and the next ensuing year, when divers of the Barons rose in Arms against the King, was constituted 
q Pat. 17 Joh. m. 21. M. Paris. 255. n. 40.  one of the Commissioners to treat with them at Kunnimede (near Stanes, in Com. Berks.) where the King granted to the People what had been so eagerly contended for by those Barons, as is manifest by the two famous Charters of Liberties, called Magna Charta, and Charta de Forest●, then and there Sealed 
r M. Paris. in ●od. anno.  And for the great estimation he had of this Hubert's Merits, advanced 
s Addit. in M. Paris. p. 150. n. 10.  him to that eminent Office of justice of England, at the same time and place, in the presence of the Earls Warren, Ferrer, and others of the Nobility, viz. upon the fifteenth day of June the same year; (for then 
t Addit. in M. Paris. p. 150. n. 10.  do those Charters bear date.)  
Soon after which, viz upon the twenty fifth of the same Month, he was constituted 
u Pat. 17 〈◊〉. m. 22.  Sheriff of the Counties of Kent and Surrey, and 
x Ibid. m. 21.  Governor of the Castle at Canterbury; and within five days following, Constable 
y Ibid. m. 21.  of Dobor-Castle. Moreover, upon the nineteenth of July, he was made Sheriff 
z Ibid. m. 19  of the County of Hereford, and Governor of that Castle; as also 
a Ibid. m. 18.  of the Castles of Norwich and Oxford.  
Furthermore, upon the thirteenth of August, the Custody of the Honour of Keileigh was committed 
b Ibid. m. 17.  to his Trust. In October also he obtained a Grant 
c ●lau● 17 Joh m. 17.  of the Lordship and Hundred of How in Kent (part of the Possessions of Robert Bardolf:) and, upon the nineteenth of November next ensuing, was again constituted 
d Pat. 17 〈◊〉 m. 11.  one of the Commissioners, to treat with Richard Earl of Clare, and others, then substituted by the Barons, (in the Church a● Grith in Kent) touching a Peace betwixt the King and them.  
In 1● joh. upon 
e M 〈◊〉. p. 282.  the Landing of Lewes of France whom the Barons had then called in, (the King being necessitated to ●lee 
f M 〈◊〉. p. 282.  first to Guildford, and afterwards to Winchester) having 
g M 〈◊〉. p. 282.  the Castle of Dovor still in his Charge, he stoutly defended 
h Ibid 2●6. n. 22.  it against him, though he had no more than 
i Ibid 2●6. n. 22.  Cxl Soldiers, besides his own Servants; killing 
k Ibid 2●6. n. 22.  many of the French: so that they were constrained to draw 
l Ibid 2●6. n. 22.  farther off with their Engines and Tents.  
And as he stood firm to King john in his greatest Distresses, so did he to King Henry the Third (his Son and Successor) then of tender age: For when Lewes besieged 
m Ibid 286. n. 50.  Dovor-Castle, and (desiring 
n Ibid 286. n. 50.  to speak with him) told 
o Ibid 286. n. 50.  him, That King john being dead, he had no obligation to hold it against him; promising 
p Ibid 286. n. 50. , in case he would give it up, to enrich him with great Honours, and advance him to be the Chief of his Council; he stoutly answered 
q Ibid. 290. , That though the King his Master was dead, he had left both Sons and Daughters, who ought to succeed him; and that he would say more to him, when he had spoke with his Fellow-soldiers in the Castle. Which he soon did, absolutely refusing 
r Ibid. 290. , by so doing, to incur the guilt of Treason. Whereupon Lewes, and the Barons quitted 
s Ibid.  that Siege, and returned to London, with purpose 
t Ibid.  to beleaguer other lesser Forts, in sundry Parts of the Realm.  
And, soon after this, when 
u L●l. coll. vol. 1. 678.  Eustace le Moyne (an eminent Person in France) with ten more Lords, came with a great Fleet, in aid of Lewes; this Hubert, having but 
x L●l. coll. vol. 1. 678.  eight Ships, encountered 
y L●l. coll. vol. 1. 678.  him at Sea, took him Prisoner, and cut 
z L●l. coll. vol. 1. 678.  off his Head.  
In this first year of Henry the Third, he had Livery 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Manor of Walden in Essex, as part of the Dowry 
b Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 10.  of Isabella Countess of Gloucester, than his Wife: as also 
c Ibid. m. 20.  of the Manors of Lessinton, Westburg, and Stock, in Com. Nott. (part 
d Ibid. m. 20.  of the Lands of Down Bardolf) which had been formerly given 
e Ibid. m. 20.  to him by King john. And, in 4 H. 3. upon the death 
f L●l. coll. vol. 2. 377.  of William marshal Earl of Pembroke, who had been 
g L●l. coll. vol. 2. 377.  Governor of the King and Kingdom (the King being then but xiv years of age) succeeded him in that Trust.  
Moreover, soon after this, (viz. in 5 H. 3.) the Court being then 
i M. Paris. 313. n. 10.  at York, he took 
h L●l. coll. vol. 2. 377.  to Wife Margaret the Sister of the King of Scotland; 
k M. Paris. 313. n. 10.  the King himself, with divers of the Nobility, being then present 
l M. Paris. 313. n. 10. , the Archbishop of Canterbury then joining 
m M. Paris. 313. n. 10.  their Hands together. In this year he suppressed 
n M. Paris. 315. n. 30.  a great and dangerous Insurrection in London, begun by one Constantine, a Chief Man in that City. And in 8 H. 3. was constituted Governor 
o Pat. 8 H. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of the Castles of Arundel, and Rochester.  
Howbeit, the next year following, discontents 
p M. West●. in anno 1224.  growing betwixt the King and many of the Barons (the King then keeping his Christmas 
q M. West●. in anno 1224.  at Northampton; the Earl of Chester, and those of that discontented Party, being then 
r M. West●. in anno 1224.  at Leicester) they signified 
s M. West●. in anno 1224.  to the King, That unless he did forbear to require their Castles, and to hearken to the Counsels of this Hubert, (who then carried himself higher than any Nobleman of England) they would all rise up against him, as one Man. Whereunto, though 
t M. Paris. p. 323.  the King yielded not, this Spark did not then break out to a Flame: For the next ensuing year (solemnising 
t M. Paris. p. 323.  the Feast of Christmas at Westminster) this Hubert, by his especial appointment 
u M. Paris. p. 323. , proposed to the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, then present, an Aid, for vindicating the Injuries done to the King and his Subjects in the Parts beyond-Sea.  
And having executed the Office of Sheriff ᶠ 
x Rot. Pip. de i●d. C●●tat.  for the Counties of Norff. and Suff. from the beginning of the first, till the end of the ninth year of this King's Reign: as also 
y Rot. Pip. de i●d. C●●tat.  of Kent, from the beginning of the third, till the end of the eleventh: he was, upon the eleventh day of February, the same year, advanced 
z Cart. 11 H. 3. p. 1. m. 24. M. Paris. 337. n. 10.  to the Dignity of Earl of Kent (Gladio Comitatus Cantii accinctus, saith M. Paris.) And, upon the same day, obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 11 H 3. p. 1. m. 24.  to himself, and the before-specified Margaret, than his Wife, in Fee, of the Manor of E●●brigg in Kent; to hold by the Service of a Sore-Sparhawk, at Lammas yearly. Likewise 
b Ibid. m. 26.  of the Manor of Ospring in the same County, to hold by the Service of half a Knight's Fee; as also 
c Ibid. m. 26.  of the Manor of Saham, in Com. Cantabr. by the like Service. And, within two days following▪ of 
d Ibid. m. 25.  the Manor and Honour of Keylée, with the Knight's Fees thereto belonging; the Manors of Hadlee, Watlée, Mereste, Kenewode, Ofwode, Wichford, and Pearl, (part of the Possessions of Henry de Essex) in Essex; the Hundred of Rochfort, in that County; the Manor of Hagenet, with the Constablery, and Knights Fees; as also of the Manor of Neyland, with the Knight's Fees, in Com. Suff. Likewise, in March following, of 
e Ibid. m. 14.  the Manor of Ellesham, in Com. Norff. with the Hundred; paying the ancient Farm thereof to the King's Exchequer: as also of the Manor of Erdele, in Com. Staff. to hold by the fifth part of a Knights Fee. And in July after, had a special Discharge 
f Cart. 11 H. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  for the Sum of Six hundred forty five Pounds, and half a Mark, due from him to the Exchequer, for the Fine which Beatrix de Warren, his former Wife (by whom he had Children) made with King john, for Livery of the Lands of William de Warren her Father, of her Inheritance, and for Licence to Marry; as also for an Assignation of her Dowry, of the Lands of Dodo Bardolf, her first Husband.  
Moreover, in September following, he obtained the King's Confirmation 
g Ibid. m. 3.  to himself and her the said Margaret, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, of divers Lordships and Lands, by him purchased from sundry Persons; viz. of the Castle of Borbroc, from Baldwin Earl of Gisnes, and all his Lands in Newyton, near Hethe, in Kent; of the Manor of Wynfrid, from Gilbert de Aquila; of the Manor of Tunstall, from Robert Arsic; of the Manor of Elmore, from Roger Fitz-Nicholas; of the Manor of Asperele, with the Advowson of the Church, from Reginald de S. Walerie; of the Manor of Hornebie, with the Castle, Honour, and Soak, and Advowson of the Priory, from Henry de Monegeden (Montebegon) as also of all the Lands of the said Henry, in Melling; and of the Manor of Ha●●feild-Peberell, from William Wile. And besides all this, procured the like Confirmation 
h Ibid.  to Margaret his eldest Daughter (by the same Margaret) of that Grant which he himself had made to her, of the Manors of Portisiade, in Com. Suss. Seggebroc, in Com. Linc. and Croxton.  
Furthermore, he then obtained a Grant 
a Claus. 11 H. 3. m. 4. , to himself and Margaret his Wife, and their Descendants, with Remainder to his Right Heirs, of all the Territory of Irchenfeild, with the Hundred of Wirmelaw, (in Com. Heres.) So likewise, the next ensuing year, of the whole Valley 
b Claus. 12. H. 3. m. 4.  of Wiresoale, with the Lands 
c Claus. 12. H. 3. m. 4.  of Gersingham, set forth by Metes and Bounds, (in Com. Lanc.) As also 
d Cart. 1● H. 3. m. 7.  of the Manor of Tichefelo, in Com. Suthampt. part of the Possessions of john de Gisorz; and of the Manor of Meleburne, in Com. Somerset. which belonged to Guy de la Val; to hold till such time as the King should think fit to make Restitution of those Lordships to the Heirs of the said john and Guy. And, within few days after, in consideration 
e Ibid. 〈…〉  of his eminent Services to King john, and to this King Henry the Third, by the Advice 
f Ibid. 〈…〉  of the Peers of the whole Realm, had a Grant 
g Ibid. 〈…〉  of that Great Office of justice of England, to hold during his whole Life; as also of the Castle and Port of Dovor, with the Revenues of that Haven; and likewise of the Castles of Rochester, and Canterbury, during his Life; with the Fee of a thousand Marks per annum for the Custody of them, to be paid out of the Exchequer. Moreover, he then obtained the like Grant 
h Ibid. 〈…〉  of the Castle of Montgomerie, and of CC Marks yearly for the Custody thereof: but in case of War, to have a farther Augmentation to those Fees. And the same year was constituted 
i Cart. 12 ●. 3. m. 6.  Governor of the Castles of Dovor, Kochester, Canterbury, and Montgomerie, for term of Life. In which year being 
k M. Paris. 350. n. 30.  at Montgomerie, and besieged 
l M. Paris. 350. n. 30.  by the Welsh, he was relieved 
m M. Paris. 350. n. 30.  by Forces sent from the King: Whereupon, finding a Place called Cridie, which had been 
n Ibid.  a chief Receptacle to that rude People, he began to build 
o Ibid.  a Castle there; but before it could be finished, many on each part were slain 
p Ibid. : so that, being constrained 
q Ibid. 351 ●.  to make a Truce with the Welsh, it remained unperfected 
r Ibid. 351 ●. , and was afterwards called 
s Ibid. 351 ●.  Hubert's Folly.  
Being thus created Earl of Kent, in 13 H. 3. he obtained a Grant 
t Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from the King of Fifty Pound Sterling, yearly, in lieu of the Third Penny of that County, whereof he had been so made Earl; to be received yearly from the Sheriff, at Easter and Michaelmass, by even Portions. Which Annual Rent was thereby given 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to him, and the Issue of his Body by Margaret, at that time his Wife; and for want of such Issue, to his Right Heirs. As also 
x Cart. 13 H. 3. m. 19  of the Inheritance of the Manor and Hundred of Eylesham, in Com. Norff. with the Manor of Westhale, in Com. Suff. in exchange for the Manor of Camel, in Com. Somerset. (which he had of the Gift of King john) and Manor of Tichefeld, in Com. Suthampt. Koninton, and Feltham, in Com. Midd. Moreover, of the Town, Castle, Valley, and Honour of Montgomery, with the Advowsons' of the Churches, and Knights Fees thereto belonging, to Fee; which Illaria Trussebut, and Wenthlian Tet held in Dower, of the Lands belonging to that Honour; to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee.  
Likewise 
y Ibid. m. 2.  of the Honour of Eye (in Com. Suff.) with the Wards, Eschaets, etc. thereto belonging, part of the Possessions of the Duke of Lubein; to enjoy till the King should restore it to that Duke or his Heirs. And 
z Ibid. m. 1.  of the Manor of Stratton, in Com. Salop. with the Advowson of the Church; paying yearly to the Exchequer xuj l. per annum Sterling. As also, to 
a Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 3. Pat. de. transfr. in ●ritann. 14 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  himself, and her the said Margaret, and for want of such Issue, to his Right Heirs, of the Manor, Castle, and Honour of Cnaresburg, Oldborough, and Burrowbrigg, in Com. Ebor. with 
b Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 3. Pat. de. transfr. in ●ritann. 14 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  the Knight's Fees, Soak, and Forest thereto belonging; paying 
c Cart. 13 H. 3. p 1. m. 3.  C l. per annum into the Exchequer. Having likewise, by the same Grant, the Gift 
d Ibid. m. 2.  of Ten thousand Marks, due to the King from the Heirs of William de Stutevill, and charged upon that Castle and Honour. Furthermore, he was then made 
e Pat. 1● H. 3. 〈◊〉 11.  Governor of the Castle at Bristol; and upon 
f Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Essex. & Hertf.  the Collection of the Scutage of Kery, at that time, answered 
g Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Essex. & Hertf.  for fifty six Knights Fees, an half and tenth part, of the Fees of Henry de Essex. Likewise, for 
h Ibid.  Fifty Fees, of the Honour of Hagenet; and for 
i Ibid.  xxxi and an half, for those of the Honour of Peverel- London.  
But before the end of this thirteenth year (about Michaelmass 
k M. Paris. 363. n. 30. ) the King having a Rendezvouz 
l M. Paris. 363. n. 30.  at Portesmorth, of the greatest Army that had been seen in this Realm, (it consisting 
m M. Paris. 363. n. 30.  of English, Irish, Scotch, and Welsh) designing 
n M. Paris. 363. n. 30.  therewith the recovery of what his Father had lost in Foreign Parts; and expecting 
o Ibid.  all things in readiness, with Ships for their Transportation: but finding not 
p Ibid.  half so many as would suffice for that purpose; he wholly attributed 
q Ibid.  the fault to this Hubert, and publicly calling 
r Ibid n. 40.  him Old Traitor, told 
s Ibid n. 40.  him, That he had taken Five thousand Marks as a Bribe from the Queen of France: and thereupon drawing 
t Ibid.  out his Sword, would have killed 
u Ibid.  him, had not the Earl of Chester, and some others, prevented 
x Ibid.  it; but displaced 
y Annal. S. Aug. Cant. in an. 1229.  him from his Office of Justice: whereupon he withdrew 
z M. Paris. ut supra. , till the King grew better pacified; as, it seems, he soon was: For, the next ensuing year, when 
a M. Paris. 366. n. 40.  divers valiant Knights, coming to the King out of Normandy, earnestly besought 
b M. Paris. 366. n. 40.  him to land Forces in that Country, assuring 
c M. Paris. 366. n. 40.  him, that it might be easily recovered; this Hubert wholly dissuaded 
d M. Paris. 366. n. 40.  him from attempting it, an● prevailed with him to make an Expedition 
e Ibid. n. 50.  into Gascoigne, and Poi●●ou; where he succeeded so well, that, having little 
f Ibid. n. 50.  opposition, he freely received the Homages of the Inhabitants of those Countries.  
Moreover, upon the death of Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester, this year, he obtained the Custody 
g Ibid. 367. n. 40.  of all his Lands. And in 15 H. 3. procured a Grant 
h Cart. 15 H. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  to himself and the same Lady Margaret his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies, in augmentation, of the Honour of Kaermerdin and Cardigan, which the King had then given 
i Pat. 15 H. 3. m. 4.  them, of the Homage and Service of john de Braose, due from him for the Honour of Goher: As also Licence 
k Pat. 15 H 3. m. 5.  to himself and the said Margaret, and their Heirs, to build a Castle at Hadleg, part of the Honour of Keylegh; the Inheritance of which Honour he had formerly obtained from the King. And, about that time, having Intelligence 
l Ibid 363. n. 30.  that the Welsh had committed divers Outrages, especially in the Parts about Montgomery; he marched 
m Ibid 363. n. 30.  thither, and out of that Castle sent 
n Ibid 363. n. 30.  a Party of Soldiers, who flew 
o Ibid 363. n. 30.  many of them, and brought in divers Prisoners, whose Heads (for terror to others) he caused to be cut 
p Ibid 363. n. 30.  off, and sent 
q Ibid 363. n. 30.  to the King. Which Cruelty so far provoked Leoline Prince of Wales, that he raised 
r Ibid.  all the Power he could, and retaliated 
s Ibid.  the like to the English, setting fire 
t Ibid.  also on the Churches; by which means many, who fled thither for Sanctuary, were burnt 
u Ibid. ; whereof some were Gentlewomen 
x Ibid.  of good Quality.  
And (yet continuing his Interest) the next ensuing year he procured a special Charter 
* Cart. 16 H. 3. m. 9  of Privilege; viz. That in case he should thenceforth be employed in the King's Service beyond-Sea, or on Pilgrimage, or otherwise; or that he should happen to be infirm, and weak in Body, at any time, so that he could not in Person undergo that High Office of justice of England; that then he should have power to assign a Substitute, to be approved of by the King. Soon after which, he obtained a Grant 
y Ibid. m. 7. Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Office of justice of Ireland, for life: as also of the Custody of the 
z C●●t. ●6 H. 3. m. ●.  Tower of London, with the Castles of Odyham, ●indfore, and 
a C●●t. ●6 H. 3. m. ●.  Wardenship of that Forest; answering for the same as had been accustomed. In which year, Pandulse the Pope's Legate absolved 
b Chron. de Dunstaple, in anno. 1232.  him of his Vow of Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. But soon after this, the King's Favour towards him declined apace (his Affections being wholly captivated by others:) for, the very same year, through the instigation 
c M Paris. 376 n. 30.  of Peter de Rupibus Bishop of Winchester (who then bore the chief sway at Court) he was first totally displaced 
d M Paris. 376 n. 30.  from that Great Office of justice of England, as also 
† Pat. 16 H 3. m. 3.  from the Custody of the Castles of Dovor, Canterbury, Rochester, Windsor, Odiham, Hertford, Colchester, and the Tower of London; Stephen de Segrave being put 
e M Paris. 376 n. 30.  in his stead, in all these Trusts: And not only so, but strictly required to give an Account 
f M Paris. 376 n. 30.  of all the King's Treasure, wherewith he had at any time meddled; and of the Debts owing as well to King john, as to that King: As also 
g Ibid.  of all the King's Lands, from the day of the death of William marshal Earl of Pembroke (Governor of the King and Kingdom, whilst he lived) both in England, Wales, Ireland, and Poictou; and likewise 
h Ibid. n. 40.  of the Liberties in the King's Forests, Warrens, and all other Places, how they were kept or aliened. Moreover, of 
i Ibid. n. 40.  the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and other Revenues, which had been brought into the Exchequer, the New-Temple at London, or any other place. Likewise, of 
k Ibid.  Prizes made, for releasing the King's Right, as well in Lands as Movables. Also, 
l Ibid.  of whatsoever else had been lost through his negligence; 
[Videses etiam Addit. in M. Paris.]  and for many 
m Ibid.  other Particulars, whereof, for brevity, I omit the mention.  
Whereunto he answered 
n Ibid. 377. , That, as to what was charged upon him, relating to King John's time, he had a general Charter of Release, from any Account which might be required of him; that King having so great a confidence in his Integrity, that he expected none at all.  
Unto which the Bishop of Winchester replied, 
o Ibid. 377.  That such a Release could not be of any validity after the death of King john.  
But these were trivial things, in comparison of what his Enemies afterwards objected against him: For, they farther laid to his charge,  
1. That 
p Ibid.  when the King had sent Ambassadors into Austria, in order to a Marriage with the Daughter of that Duke; he wrote Letters to the Duke, dissuading him from yielding thereto.  
2. That he dissuaded the King from making a Military Expedition into Normandy, for the recovery thereof; so that much of the King's Treasure was vainly lost.  
3. That whereas 
q Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  King john had given him the Custody of the Daughter of the King of Scotland, to the end he should marry her; he (on the contrary) most Traitorously defiled 
r Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  her, by getting 
s Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  Children upon her in Fornication; and afterwards married 
t Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  her, in hopes to obtain the Crown of Scotland, in case she should survive her Brother.  
4. That he had stolen a Precious Stone out of the King's Treasury, which had such virtue, that whosoever carried it about him, should be victorious in Battle; and sent it unto Leoline Prince of Wales, the King's Enemy.  
5. That 
f Ibid. , by reason of his Traitorous Letters to the same Prince of Wales, William de Braose (a Person of great Nobility) was hanged as a Thief.  
Upon which Charge, thus brought in against him, he was put 
g Ibid.  in close Prison: but craving time of answer thereto, had respite 
h Ibid.  afforded to him for a while.  
The Scene therefore being thus changed, he was forsaken 
i Ibid. n. 30.  of all, excepting the Archbishop of Dublin, who with Tears earnestly moved 
k Ibid. n. 30.  for him, but could not be heard. It being also now seen, that the King's former Favours to him, were turned into Hatred, his Enemies made such advantages thereof, as that they accused 
l Lel. col●. vol. 1. p. ●●7 M. Paris. ut supra.  him with poisoning of William de Longespe Earl of Salisbury, (the reason thereof being 
m Lel. col●. vol. 1. p. ●●7 M. Paris. ut supra. , for that the Earl of Salisbury coming from beyond-Sea to the King at Marlborough, complained to him, that this Hubert (being in those Parts) had sent Reymund de Burgh (his Nephew) to solicit the Chastity of the Countess of Salisbury, his Wife.) Moreover, That he had 
n M. Paris. ut supra, n. 40.  poisoned William marshal Earl of Pembroke: As also 
o M. Paris. ut supra, n. 40. , that by the like wicked Practices, he had destroyed Falcase de Breant, and Richard Archbishop of Canterbury; and that the King's Favours to him, were obtained 
p M. Paris. ut supra, n. 40.  by Enchantments and Sorcery. Likewise 
q M. Paris. ut supra, n. 40. , That in the Sea-fight, wherein he had such success (as hath been already observed) he took divers Persons from the Mariners, who were their Prisoners, and made benefit of them to himself.  
Others also made great Clamours 
r Ibid.  of his Oppressions and Exactions.  
The Londoners likewise 
s Ibid. , seeing him thus in disgrace, accused 
t Ibid.  him for causing one of their chief Citizens, called Constantine, to be hanged; and claimed Justice against him for it. And, as if all this were not enough, the King appointed public Proclamation 
u Ibid. n. 50.  to be made, That whosoever had any cause of complaint against him, should be heard.  
Of which, so soon as he had notice, he fled 
x Ibid. 378.  to the Priory of Merton in Surrey, and there took Sanctuary 
y Ibid. 378.  amongst the Canons of that House. And, having so much cause to fear the Effects of the King's wrath towards him, though he had time given 
z Ibid.  for the Answer to his Charge, he durst 
a Ibid.  not appear; it being told 
b Ibid.  him, that the King had a purpose to put him to death: he therefore still lurked 
c Ibid.  at Merton, hoping of better days. But the King signifying 
d Ibid.  to him, That he should appear in Court, and abide the Law; he returned answer 
e Ibid. , That, fearing his wrath, he had thus fled to Sanctuary, as the utmost Refuge in all Distresses; and, that thence he would not come, till he had cause to have better hopes of his Safety.  
Whereupon the King grew highly incensed, and directed his Precept 
f Ibid. n. 10.  to the Mayor of London, that he should forthwith send all the Citizens, who could bear Arms, unto Merton-Abby, and to bring him thence, dead or alive.  
The Multitude therefore, being joyful 
g Ibid. n. ●0.  of this Opportunity, for revenge towards him, made themselves soon ready 
h Ibid.  accordingly: But some of the graver sort fearing 
i Ibid.  the Issue, in regard of the Rabble, addressed 
k Ibid.  themselves to the Bishop of Winchester, then at his Palace in Southwark; representing 
l Ibid.  to him the Danger: but could obtain from him no other answer 
m Ibid. , than that they were to obey the King's Command. So that no less than twenty thousand of them, well armed, thereupon marched towards Merton. Whereof, when he had notice, he forthwith fled 
n Ibid. 〈◊〉  to the High Altar; and kneeling 
o Ibid. 〈◊〉  there devoutly, committed 
p Ibid. 〈◊〉  himself, Body and Soul, to the tuition of God.  
But the Earl of Chester, hearing thereof, repaired 
q Ibid.  suddenly to the King, and gave him notice of it, intimating 
r Ibid. , That if great heed were not taken, it would be very difficult to appease that rude Company, when the Work was over; as also, what a Scandal it would be throughout the whole World, that he should be thus cruel to those whom he had formerly so cherished.  
Which Advice prevailing 
s Ibid. n. 40. , (by the means 
t Ibid. n. 40.  of Ralph Bishop of 〈◊〉, a very good Man, and sensible of Hubert's Sufferings) the giddy Multitude, thus thirsting for Blood, were recalled 
u Ibid. n. 40. .  
And, after this, the Archbishop of Dublyn, through great entreaties, obtained 
x Ibid. n. 50.  time, till the Octaves of the Epiphany, for his Answer to the Charge thus laid against him; with Licence 
y Ibid. n. 50. , that he might go to St. Edmund's Bury, to see his Wife. Whereupon lodging 
z Ibid. n. 50.  in a Town of Essex, belonging to the Bishop of Norwich, and in the Bishop's Manor-house there; the King (being advertised thereof) grew exceeding angry 
a Ibid. 379. : and, fearing 
b Ibid. 379.  lest, being thus at liberty, he might raise a Disturbance in the Realm, sent 
c Ibid. 379.  Sir Godfrey de Crawcumbe Knight, with CCC Soldiers, requiring him, upon peril of his Life, to bring him back, and imprison him in the Tower of London. Whereupon Sir Godfrey hasted thitherwards accordingly; and, finding 
d Ibid.  him in a Chapel near the House, devoutly holding the Cross in one Hand, and the Host in the other (for having intimation 
e Ibid.  of their coming, he suddenly rose out of his Bed, naked, and fled thither) he required 
f Ibid.  him to come out, and go with him to the King, at London. Which he refusing 
g Ibid. n. 10.  to do, Sir Godfrey and his Soldiers snatched 
h Ibid. n. 10.  the Cross and Host from him, and tying 
i Ibid. n. 10.  him with Cords, sent 
k Ibid. n. 10.  for a Smith, to make Fetters for his Legs. Which Smith, ask 
l Ibid. n. 10.  for whose Legs? They said 
m Ibid. n. 10. , For the Legs of Hubert de Burgh, a Fugitive, and Convicted Person,  
Whereupon the Smith, fetching a deep sigh 
n Ibid. & n. 20. , said 
o Ibid. & n. 20. , Do what you please with me; God have mercy on my Soul: I will rather suffer death, than put Fetters on him. Is not this (quoth he) that faithful and stout Hubert, who hath often preserved England from Ruin by Aliens; who hath served so faithfully, and constantly, in Gascoine, Normandy, and other Places, in the time of King john, so that he was at some times necessitated to eat Horseflesh, his Enemies admiring his Constancy? Who for a long time kept Dovor, the Key of England, against the King of France, and all his Power? Who subdued our Enemies at Sea? What shall I say of his Noble Exploits at Lincoln, and Bedford! God be judge betwixt him and you, for thus inhumanely dealing with him, recompensing to him Evil for Good, and the worst Rewards for his best Deserts.  
But all this prevailed nothing 
p Ibid. n. 30.  upon Sir Godfrey and his Company; for they took 
q Ibid. n. 30.  him away nevertheless, and brought him to the Tower of London, with his Legs tied 
r Ibid. n. 30.  under the B●lly of the Horse: Whereof when they made relation 
s Ibid.  to the King, who had sat long up to hear the News, he went 
t Ibid.  merrily to Bed.  
Howbeit, the next Morning, Roger Bishop of London, being told 
u Ibid.  how they had dragged him out of the Chapel, went 
x Ibid.  immediately to the King, and boldly rebuked 
y Ibid.  him, for thus violating the Peace of Holy Church; saying 
z Ibid. , That if he did not forthwith free him of his Bonds, and send him back to that Chapel, whence he had been thus barbarously taken, he would pronounce the Sentence of Excommunication against all who had an hand therein. Whereupon the King, being thus made sensible of his fault, sent 
a Ibid. n. 40.  him back to the same Chapel, upon the fifth Calend of October: but withal directed his Precept 
b Ibid. n. 40.  to the Sheriff of 〈◊〉 and Hertfordshire, upon pain of death, to come himself in Person, as also to bring with him the Posse Comitatus, and to encompass the Chapel, to the end he should not escape thence, nor receive any manner of Food.  
Which the Sheriff accordingly did 
c Ibid. n. 50 , making a great Ditch 
d Ibid. n. 50 , as well about the Bishop's House, as the Chapel; resolving 
e Ibid. n. 50  to stay there for forty days.  
The Archbishop of Dublin therefore, hearing of this his hard usage, notwithstanding 
f Ibid.  the King had strictly forbidden any to move for him, or make mention of him, (being 
g Ibid.  his old and ●ure Friend) addressed himself to the King, and earnestly importuned 
h Ibid. 〈◊〉.  him, that in stead of this Cruelty towards Hubert, he would exercise what he had a mind farther to do to him, upon himself. Whereunto, all the Answer 
h Ibid. 〈◊〉.  he could obtain, was, That he would put him to his choice, either to abjure the Realm for ever, or to submit to perpetual Imprisonment, or else openly to acknowledge himself a Traitor.  
To which hard Proposals, Hubert returned 
i Ibid. 〈◊〉. , That though he had done nothing worthy thereof, he would be content to quit the Kingdom for a time, but not abjure to return.  
Whilst things were thus in agitation, the King being advertised 
k Ibid. 381. n. 10. , that Hubert had deposited great Treasure in the New Temple at London, he 
l Ibid. 381. n. 10.  sent for the Master there, and strictly questioned him thereof: Who did acknowledge 
m Ibid. 381. n. 10. , That he had certain Moneys committed to him and his Fellows Trust, by Hubert; but what it was, he knew not. Whereupon the King required 
n Ibid.  the delivery thereof to him, affirming 
o Ibid. , That it had been fraudulently taken out of his Treasury. But to this Demand, the Templars unanimously answered 
p Ibid. , That they would not deliver it without his consent who had deposited it with them. It being therefore thus in the Protection of the Church, the King sent 
q Ibid. & n. 20.  his Treasurer, with the Justices of the Exchequer, to Hubert, (thus in Fetters in the Tower of London) to require the Money for the King's behoof.  
To whom Hubert made answer 
r Ibid. & n. 20. , That he should freely submit himself, and all that he had, to the King's Pleasure; and forthwith directed 
s Ibid. & n. 20.  the Templars to deliver up the Keys thereof to the King, to do what he should think fit. Whereupon the King caused 
t Ibid.  the Money to be counted, and put into his own Treasury, taking an Inventory thereof.  
Upon view therefore of what was thus deposited, they found 
u Ibid.  great store of Plate, both of Gold and Silver, much Money, and divers Jewels of very great value. Which being made public, and the King urged 
x Ibid. n. 30. , that, having thus discovered his Fraud, he ought to condemn him to some evil death; he answered 
y Ibid. n. 30. , He hath been a faithful Servant to my Uncle King Richard, from his Childhood; and afterwards to my Father King john, as I have heard: And although he hath dealt ill with me, I shall not put him to death. I had rather be accounted a sottish and remiss King, than a cruel Tyrant, and a Man of Blood against him, who hath undergone many Perils in mine and my Ancestors Service. But I do more doubt the Evils which are not yet manifest, are greater than the good that he hath done to us and the Realm.  
And, having expressed himself thus 
z Ibid. n. 40.  compassionately towards him, was pleased, that for his necessary Support, he should enjoy 
a Ibid. n. 40.  all the Lands whereof he had been possessed, either by the Grant of King john, or by his own Acquisition.  
Hubert therefore being told of this, was much revived 
b Ibid. n. 40. , and appointed 
c Ibid. n. 40.  one Laurence, a Clerk of St. Alban (who had approved himself a faithful Servant to him in his greatest Miseries) to be his Steward of them: And, soon after this, being Bailed 
d Ibid.  from his strict Imprisonment, by Richard Earl of Cornwall (the King's Brother) William Earl Warren, Richard marshal Earl of Pembroke, and William Earl Ferrer, he was sent 
e Ibid.  to the Castle of Devises, there to be kept by four Soldiers of those Earls. Where, being committed 
f Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 8.  to the Dungeon (id est, the Keep of that Castle) there was another Soldier, sent 
g Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 8.  by john Earl of Lincoln, to be his Keeper, in stead of that who first had the Charge of him: And after, another 
* Ibid. m. 2. , in stead of him, (who belonged 
† Ibid. m. 2.  to Richard Earl of Cornwall, the King's Brother) with special Command, 
‖ Ibid. m. 2. , That no one might have access to him; and that the Person who brought his Meat, should not approach nearer to him, than the Gate of that Tower wherein he was so strictly kept.  
It is said 
h M. Westm. in anno 1233.  of this Hubert, That when he lay under this great Affliction, hearing of the death of the Earl of Chester (which happened at Wallingford, 5 Cal. Nou. Anno 1233.) who was one of his greatest Enemies; he fetched a deep Sigh, and said, God have mercy on his Soul: and calling for his Psalter, stood devoutly before the Cross, ceasing not before he had sung it all over, for the health of his Soul.  
But, shortly after this, the King's Heart somewhat relenting, he obtained a full and free Pardon 
* Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 1●.  for his Flight and Outlawry; as also a Grant 
† Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 1●.  that his Heirs should freely enjoy all the Lands of his own Inheritance: but as to such which he had otherwise obtained, they should stand to the King's Favour and Kindness, and such Terms as the King should think fit; the King retaining all those of his own Demesn, which through his Bounty he had bestowed on him: and likewise the Castle of Montgomery, with other Castles in England and Wales. Whereupon, by a special Grant, he quitted his Title to the Office of Justice of England; obliging himself by Oath to make no Claim thereto. In consideration whereof, within few Months following, he had Restitution 
‖ Ibid. m. 3.  of the Castle of Hornby; as also of the 
i Claus. 18 H. ●. m. 17. & m. 11.  Manor of Hatfeild- Peverell, in Com. Essex. (of the Grant of William de Mandevill Earl of Essex) of the Borough of Sutherton, the Manors of Newenton, and Rugham, in Cim Norff.. and Suff. of his own Inheritance; of the Manors of Wi●mgay, Stowe, Roubeton, and Fineberge, with the Appurtenances, which were part of the Lands of Beatrix de Warren (formerly his Wife) in those Counties; of the Manors of Aspele, and Henlawe, in the Counties of Buck. and Bedf. which he had of the Grant of Reginald de St. Walerie; with a vast proportion of Lands in divers other Counties (the Particulars whereof, for brevity, I omit:) the King only reserving to himself the Castles of Skenfret, Grosmunt, Bewchastell, and Horneby, with their Appurtenances, and all the cattle and Stock upon those Lordships. Which Grant bears date 13 Nou. 18 H. 3.  
But ere long the King's Countenance towards him did alter again: For, in February next ensuing, he directed his Precept 
* Ibid. m. 13.  to the Sheriff of Essex, to make Livery of the before-specified Manor of Hatfeild- Peverell, unto Robert Passelew, to the end that, with the Rents and Issues thereof, certain Clerks (viz. Roman, Italian, and others) who had suffered by Oppression from this Hubert, might have Satisfaction, suitable to their respective Injuries. As also to 
† Ibid.  the Sheriffs of divers other Counties, to deliver Possession unto the same Robert, of the greatest part of the Lordships and Lands before-specified, for the like purposes: so that, by this means, he was again left in a very bare condition.  
Moreover, the Bishop of Winchester, eagerly thirsting 
k M. Paris. in anno 1233. p. 338. n. 10.  after his death, he being 
l M. Paris. in anno 1233. p. 338. n. 10.  still Prisoner in the Castle of the Devises, solicited 
m M. Paris. in anno 1233. p. 338. n. 10.  the King, that he might be Governor thereof, whereby he might have the fitter opportunity 
n M. Paris. in anno 1233. p. 338. n. 10.  to murder him.  
Having therefore private intimation 
o Ibid. n. 20. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  of this mischievous Design, he made it known to his Keepers; who compassionating 
p Ibid. n. 20. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  his Condition, permitted 
q Ibid. n. 20. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  one of the Soldiers to carry him over the Castlewall, in the Nighttime, unto the Parish-Church. Which Soldier, esteeming 
r Ibid. n. 20. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  the Merit great, in suffering with him, attended 
s Ibid. n. 20. M. Westm. in eodem anno.  him to the High-Altar, and there stayed. But those who were then upon the Guard, hearing of his Escape, hasted 
t M. Paris. ut supra. n. 30.  after him, with Lights and Clubs; and finding 
u M. Paris. ut supra. n. 30.  him prostrate before the Altar, with the Cross in his Hands, hurried 
x M. Paris. ut supra. n. 30.  him again with violence to the Castle, and there put him into stricter Custody.  
Whereof when the Report came to the Bishop of Salisbury's Ears, he forthwith came 
y Ibid.  to that Castle; and requiring 
z Ibid.  those Violators of Sanctuary to restore him again to the Church, they answered 
a Ibid. , That they had rather he should be hang's than themselves.  
For which disobedience, the Bishop first excommunicating 
b Ibid. n. 40.  them, took with him Roger Bishop of London, and some other Bishops, and went 
c Ibid. n. 40.  to the King; to whom he made a great Complaint 
d Ibid. n. 40.  of the Injury done, not departing till he had obtained his Liberty. But to little purpose; for being sent 
e Ibid.  to the Church again, the King commanded 
f Ibid.  the Sheriff to besiege him there, and to starve him to death.  
Being therefore in this desperate condition, the Soldiers had some compassion on him, and took 
g Ibid. 389. n. 30.  him thence to some of his Friends; who putting 
h Ibid. 389. n. 30.  him into a Military Habit, conveyed him into 
i Ibid. 389. n. 30.  Wales, unto the King's Enemies, where he arrived 
k Ibid. 389. n. 30.  upon the third Calend of November.  
But, not long after this, the King being 
l Ibid 403. n. 30. & 40.  at Wodstoke, on his Journey towards Gloucester, (hearing 
m Ibid 403. n. 30. & 40.  of the death of Richard marshal Earl of Pembroke, for which he much lamented 
n Ibid 403. n. 30. & 40. ) thence came to Gloucester, where he met 
o Ibid 403. n. 30. & 40.  with Edmund Archbishop of Canterbury, and some other of the Bishops, then sent to him from London; who there acquainted 
o Ibid 403. n. 30. & 40.  him, That they had treated of Peace with Leoline Prince of Wales: but so, as that there should, in the first place, be a Reconciliation betwixt him, and all his Nobles, who, having adhered to Leoline, had been banished the Realm, by the instigation of Evil Counsel: Which being justly effected, the Peace then treated of was like to be the more durable.  
Whereupon the King caused 
p Ibid.  all those who had been so banished, to be sent to Gloucester, upon the Sunday preceding Ascension-day. (viz. 4 Cal. junii) there to receive his Grace and Favour. Amongst which, this Hubert being 
q Ibid. n. 50  one, had a fair 
r Ibid.  Reception. Howbeit, not long after this, viz. in Anno 1237. (21 H. 3.) the King grew highly offended 
s Ibid. 437. n. 10, & 20.  with him again, in regard that Richard Earl of Gloucester, then in Minority, had clandestinely wedded Margaret his Daughter, without Licence, the King having designed 
t Ibid. 437. n. 10, & 20.  to marry him to a near Kinswoman of his own. But, being at length satisfied 
u Ibid. , that this was without the knowledge of Hubert, upon promise 
x Ibid.  of a Sum of Money, he was pacified 
y Ibid. .  
Shortly after which, there was likewise a Reconciliation 
z Ibid. 443. n. 10.  made by the B●shop of Winchester and him▪ as also with those 
a Ibid. 443. n. 10.  other betwixt whom there formerly had been great Animosities.  
Whereupon, though it appears 
b Ibid. in anno 1238. (22 H. ●.) p. 467. n. 20. , that he was the chief and only Man, who stuck to the King, when others had variance with him, (as being then guided rather by Aliens, than by the Nobles of his own Realm;) nevertheless, the next ensuing year, the King began to quarrel 
c Ibid. 515.  with him again, requiring from him vast Sums of Money; charging 
d Ibid. 515.  also upon him the many Enormities and Excesses of others; on purpose 
e Ibid. 515. , that in case he should die under this Obloquy, he might, with the better colour, seize upon all his Lands.  
Amongst which, he laid to his charge 
f Ibid. n. 50. , That he had Traitorously corrupted the Daughter of the King of Scotland, who had been committed to his Tutelage by King john. Also 
g Ibid. n. 50. , That he lost Rochel, and all Poictou; sending over Bags full of Stones and Sand, in stead of Coin, for the Soldiers there Besieged; having stolen away the Money. Moreover, That he had 
h Ibid. 516.  Traitorously suffered the Castle of Bedford to be lost; and that whilst he was under his Tutelage, he had consumed 
i Ibid. 516.  his Treasure, converting it to his own use, and bought Lands of great extent therewith.  
Also 
k Ibid. 516. , That in the Wars of Britanny, against the French, by his Treachery a great part of the English Army was lost. Likewise 
l Ibid. , That he had caused a Marriage privately to be made with Richard de Clare Earl of Gloucester, and his own Daughter; thereby machinating Treason against the King himself.  
Furthermore, he told 
m Ibid. n. 10.  him, That he had perniciously hindered his Marriage with a Noble Lady; privately insinuating to her, and her Father, That he was silly, dishonest, tainted with Leprosy, deceitful, forsworn, and more weak than a Woman; cruel to his own Subjects, and wholly carried away by the allurements of Women.  
And, besides all this, farther laid 
n Ibid. n. 10.  to his charge, That he had destroyed his Woods in those Forests where he had to do; and that, on a time, being at his Palace of Wodstoke, alone with him in his Chamber, he drew his Knife upon him, to cut his Throat: And, in conclusion, sharply told 
o Ibid. n. 30.  him, That for this his Insolence, he deserved not only Hanging, but Drawing also.  
Whereupon, bowing 
p Ibid. n. 30.  himself he said, 
q Ibid. n. 30.  Sir, I was never Traitor to you, nor your Father; and did evidently demonstrate 
r Ibid. n. 30.  it by sundry Particulars. Nevertheless, to satisfy the King, and appease his wrath, he was there adjudged 
s Ibid.  to give up four of his chiefest Castle, viz. Bewcastle, Grosmunt, Skenefrith, and Hafeild, to the end he might enjoy the rest of his Possessions quietly.  
This was in 24 H. 3. where the Record 
† Cart. 24 H. 3. m. ●.  of that year doth express, That after all those great Troubles and Sorrows, he totally submitted to the King's Grace and Favour, and delivered up his Cas●les of Skenefrith, Grossemunt, and Bewcastle, in Wales; as also his Castle of Hethlegh, with the Town and Park. And, that the King was thereupon pleased, that he and Margaret his Wife should, during their respective Lives, and the Life of the Survivor of them, enjoy all his other Lands whatsoever, by whomsoever granted, and to receive him into his full Grace and Favour.  
Thus much as to his Secular Actings and Sufferings. I now come to his Works of Piety.  
To the Monks of Clyve in Somersetshire he gave 
t Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 531 ●. n. 40.  certain Lands in Clyve, Treglaston, and Pothwell: To 
u Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 244. n. 60.  the Canons of Bradsole, in Kent, the Church of Porte●●ade: To 
x Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 866. n 50, & 60.  the Monks of Door, in Com. Heref. certain Lands called Linchoit, which were made a Grange to that Abbey; and Pasturage for all manner of cattle, in his Territory of Grosmunt. Likewise, Paunage for their Hogs, in the Forest of Grosmunt; Estovers for Building at their Grange of Linchoit, out of the same Forest; and dead-wood for Fuel. Moreover, he gave 
y Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 866. n 50, & 60.  unto them the Hermitage of Lanneir, with the Ground thereto adjoining, and six Ox-gangs of Land in the before-specified Forest. He also founded 
z Ibid. 423 b. n. 30.  the Hospital of our Lady at Dovor. Furthermore, he gave 
a Cart. antiq. KK. n. 1.  certain Houses, situate betwixt the Abbey of Westminster, and the City of London, to Laurence de St. Alban, Rector of the Church of Atelbergh, and Richard de Wokinden, Rector of the Church of A ... lers'; to the intent that the Revenues of those Houses should be disposed of for the succour of the Holy Land; as also for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Margaret his Wife, john his Son, M. his Daughter, and all his Forefathers and Successors. Lastly, in consideration of the Sum of Cxl Marks of Silver, he purchased 
b Ibid. n. 2.  from the Monks of Westminster the Inheritance of certain Houses, with a Court, and Free-Chappel, wherein to celebrate Divine Service for himself and his Family, within the Liberties of Westminster; paying yearly to them and their Successors, a Wax Taper of three pound weight upon the Feast-day of St. Edward. And founded 
* Lel. coll. vol. 3. p. 140.  the old Church of the Maeson Dieu, in Dovor.  
As to his Wives, he first Wedded 
c Cart. 1 Joh. p. 2. n. 41.  joan Daughter to William de Vernun Earl of Devon, (Widow of William de Briwer) with whom he had 
d Cart. 1 Joh. p. 2. n. 41.  in Marriage the whole Isle of Wibt, and the Lordship of Christ-Church in Hantshire. Secondly, 
e Cart. 11 H. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  Beatrix Daughter to William de Warren (of Wirmegay, in Com. N●rff.) Widow of Dodo Bardolf. Thirdly, 
f Chron. de Dunstaple.  Isabella Daughter and Coheir to William Earl of Gloucester, Widow of Geffrey de Mandevill, whom King john had first repudiated: And fourthly, 
t M. Paris. p. 313. n. 10.  Margaret Daughter to William King of Scotland (as before hath been observed.)  
Of his Issue, all that I have seen, is, That he had two Sons, john 
u Esc. 44 H 3. n. 14. , and Hubert 
x Claus. 10 ●. 1. in dorso, m. 3. ; both by his last Wife, as it seems: For, certain it is, that john succeeded him in that part of his Inheritance which remained, and was by the said Margaret. The Names of his Daughters were Margaret 
y Cart. 11 H. 3. p 1. m. 19 , and Maggot 
z Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 20. : Whereof Margaret was so married 
a M. Paris. p. 600. n. 30.  to Richard de Clare Earl of Gloucester, as hath been already observed.  
Of his Death, I find that it happened at 
b Ibid.  Banstede (in Surrey) 4 Id. Maii, An. 1243. (27 H. 3.) Whereupon his Corpse was brought to Londo●, and there honourably interred 
c Ibid.  within the Church of the Friers-Preachers (commonly called the Blackfriars) then situate in Holborn, on the backside of Lincolns-Inne; unto which Covent he had been a large Benefactor, having, amongst other things, bestowed 
d Ibid.  on them his Palace at Westminster, afterwards purchased 
e Ibid.  by the Archbishop of York, and called White-Hall.  
I come now to john 
john.  his Son. This john was girt 
f Ibid. 363. n. 10.  with the Sword of Knighthood by King Henry the Third, on Whitsunday, in Anno 1229. (13 H. 3.)  
In 26 H. 3. (the year preceding his Father's death) he was 
g Ibid. 590. n. 40.  in that famous Battle of Xantoigne, against the French, where the English obtained a glorious Victory. And in 27 H. 3. (which was the year wherein his Father died) doing his Homage 
h Rot. Vasc. 27 H. 3. m. 9 , had Livery 
i Rot. Vasc. 27 H. 3. m. 9  of the Lands of his Inheritance; but did not enjoy the Title of Earl of Kent.  
In 44 H. 3. upon 
k Esc. 44 H. 3. n. 14. M. Westm. in anno 1259.  the death of Margaret his Mother, he was found 
l Esc. 44 H. 3. n. 14. M. Westm. in anno 1259.  to be her next Heir. But, after this, he ●ided with the Rebellious Barons, being a Party 
m Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso, m. 18.  to that Agreement made betwixt the King and them, in 46 H. 3. And in 48 H. 3. was 
n H. Knighton, 2449. n. 40.  in the Battle of Lewes, on their part; as also the next ensuing year, in 
o Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  the Battle of Evesham: Whereupon his Lands were seized 
p Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3. .  
This john gave 
† Chron. de Be●mundsey, in bibl. Arund. f. 42 a.  the Manor of Chalk, to the Monks of Bermondsey; and having married 
* Testa de Nevil.  Hawyse the Daughter and Heir of William de Lanvaley, left Issue john his Son and Heir, though when he died, I find no mention.  
A word or two now of Hubert his younger Brother.  
In 10 E. 1. this Hubert came 
q Claus. 10 E. 1. in dors. m. 3.  before the King and his Council at Chester, upon Sunday next ensuing the Feast of St. Peter and Paul; and obliged 
r Claus. 10 E. 1. in dors. m. 3.  himself in the Sum of a thousand Pounds, for his future Fidelity to the King and his Heirs. From whom descended 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Thomas Burgh of Sterborough-Castle, in Com. Surr. Lord of Gaynesborough, in Com. Linc. who in 3 H. 7. was advanced 
t Brev. de Priu. Sigillo de eodem anno.  to the Dignity of Lord Borough.  
But I return to john, 
john.  Son and Heir to the before-specified john.  
In 3 E. 1. this john, as Heir 
u Rot. Fin. 3 E. 1. m. 34. Rot. Pip. 3 E. 1. Essex & Hertf.  to Hawyse de Lanvalley, had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 3 E. 1. m. 34. Rot. Pip. 3 E. 1. Essex & Hertf.  of the Manors of Kingston, Wakerle, Waokre, Hallingburie, and Lexenden, which john his Father held by the Courtesy of England, as of the Inheritance of her the said Hawyse; paying 
y Claus. 5 E. 1. m. 8.  C l. for his Relief. And departed 
z Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11.  this Life in 8 E. 1. being then seized 
a Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11.  of the said Manor of Wakerle, in Com. Northampt. held of the King in Capite, together with the Barony of Lanvaley, by the Service of one Knights Fee and an half: leaving Issue 
b Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11.  three Daughters and Heirs; viz. Hawyse the Wife of Robert de Greilly; Dervorgild, the Wife of Robert Fitz-Walter; and Margery, a Nun at Chiksand, in Com. Bedf. He likewise then died seized 
c Rot. Fin. 8 E. 1. m. 11.  of the Manor of Porteslade, in Com. Suss. Lewes, with the Advowson of the Church: As also of the Manors of Halwenesheye, Alryngton, Hallingbury, Walkerne, and Kingston, in Com. Somerset. Of which Manors, Robert de Grelle, and Hawyse his Wife, had 
d Claus. 10 E. 1. in dors. m. 5.  the Manors of Waoker, Hallingbury, and Lexenden; and the said Robert Fitz-Walter, and Dervorgill, the 
e Claus. 10 E. 1. in dors. m. 5.  Manors of Wakerley, Kingston, and Porteslade.   

Briwere.  
THE first mention I find of this Name and Family, is in 26 H. 2. upon a memorable occasion: William Briwere 
William.  (the Son 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Henry Briwere) in consideration 
b Ex ipso autogr. penès Tho. Comiten 〈◊〉. an. 16●0.  of xxxi Marks in Silver (whereof ten were acquitted for his Service belonging to the Land, and the rest paid in Money) then purchasing 
c Ex ipso autogr. penès Tho. Comiton 〈◊〉. an. 16●0.  from Hawise de I●esham, Ralph her Husband, Roger her Son and Heir, and Auger his Brother, the Inheritance of all their Land at Ilesham, and all that Right therein, which they held of him, by the Service of half a Knights Fee. Which Purchase was made in the open County-Court of Devon. and afterward (scil. on Thursday next following the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist) recorded in the Exchequer at Westminster, in the presence of Richard Bishop of Winchester, Geffrey Bishop of Ely, john Bishop of Norwich, Ranulph de Glanvill, Richard the Treasurer, William Basset, Alan de Furnels, Robert mantel, and other Barons, than there sitting. In which year, being constituted 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉. Devon.  Sheriff of Devon. he continued 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉. Devon.  so till the end of that King's Reign.  
To this William and his Heirs, King Henry the Second confirmed 
f Cart. antiq. EE. n. 14.  all the Lands whereof he was then possessed, to hold as freely as he did in the time of King Henry the First: As also the Forestership of the Forest of De la Bear; with Power to take any Person transgressing therein, betwixt the Bars of Hampton, and the Gates of Winchester; and likewise betwixt the River of Romesey, and River of Winchester, to the Sea; in as ample manner as the Father of this William held the same, in the times of King William, and of King Henry the First.  
Moreover, after the death of King Henry the Second, he stood in such high esteem with Richard the First, That, upon 
g M. Paris. in anno 1188. p. 156. n. 10. Jorevall, 1170. l. 9  the going of that King into the Holy Land, in the first year of his Reign, he and Hugh Bardulf were associated 
h M. Paris. in anno 1188. p. 156. n. 10. Jorevall. 1170. l. 9  to the Bishops of Durham and Ely, in the Government of the Realm. And, soon after, when King Richard was on his Journey, procured from him a special Charter 
i Cart. antiq. X n. 31. , dated at Chinun, upon the twenty fourth of June, the same year, for the Manor of Sumburne, in Com. Suthampt. and to have a Market once every Week there, in a place called the Straight, with an yearly Rent of xl. s. payable out of the Forest of Bear.  
Furthermore, in 3 R. 1. the King being 
k M. Paris. in anno 1191. p. ●66. Rad▪ de Diceto, 659. n. 〈◊〉.  then in the Holy Land, and doubting 
l M. Paris. in anno 1191. p. ●66. Rad▪ de Diceto, 659. n. 〈◊〉.  that the Bishop of Ely might not perform his Trust, as he expected; this William was one of the three, to whom the King, by his special Letters 
m M. Paris. in anno 1191. p. ●66. Rad▪ de Diceto, 659. n. 〈◊〉. , gave command, That they should assume the Government into their Hands. For which he grew so maligned by the Bishop (as many other than were, who favouring john Earl of Moreton the King's Brother, had not complied with him) that he procured him (amongst others) to be Excommunicated 
n Jorevall▪ 1230. n. ●0.  by the Pope. But notwithstanding the Bishop thus frowned upon him, in 5 R. 1. when King Richard was brought to W●rmes 
o R. Hoved. 414 ● n. 40.  in Germany, (being made Prisoner by the Emperor, as he returned through his Country) he came 
p R. Hoved. 414 ● n. 40.  thither to him, and was 
q R. Hoved. 414 ● n. 40.  one of the principal Persons in that Treaty held there with the Emperor; whereupon, for a large Ransom, the King was set 
r R. Hoved. 414 ● n. 40.  at liberty: and forthwith sent 
s Ibid. b. n. 40.  thence, with some other Persons of Note, to make a League with the King of France; which was 
t Ibid. 415 a.  thereupon effected.  
Likewise, soon after this, viz. in 6 R. 1. upon the Kings Return 
u Ibid. 423 a. n. 20.  into England, he, together with 
x Ibid. 423 a. n. 20.  Earl Roger Bigot, William de Warren, and some others, was sent 
y Ibid. 423 a. n. 20.  to York, to compose that Difference then depending betwixt the Archbishop there, and the Canons of that Church: As also constituted 
z Ibid. n. ●0. & 423 b. n. 30.  one of the Justices-Itinerant then sent into sundry parts of the Realm, for redress of what was at that time amiss. And in 10 R. 1. obtained 
a Cart. antiq. H. n. 15.  from that King the Inheritance of two Rifflets; one in his Common of Pasture, betwixt Sunburne and Hakelegh, in which were contained CC Acres; and the other, called the Rig, lying betwixt the Lands of William de Burbach, and Wi●hall; to be essarted, and reduced to Culture; and to be held for the same Service of two Knights Fees, by which he held the Manor of Sumburne: with Licence to enclose two Woods, which lay out of the Regard of the Forest; the one situate betwixt Sumburne and Estochrigg, and the other called Howde.  
And besides all this, underwent the Sheriffalty 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. Comitat.  for the County of Devon. (which he held for divers years of King Henry the Second Reign, as is before observed) in 1 Ri●. 1. Also 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. Comitat.  that of Oxon. and Berks. from 3 to 6 R. 1. inclusive; and likewise 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. Comitat.  for Nottingham and Derb. from 6 till 9 R. 1. inclusive.  
Thus much for the Trusts and Favours which he received from King Richard the First. Nor were they less from King john, after he assumed the Crown; for, in the first year of his Reign, he bestowed 
e Cart. 1 Jo. p. 1. m. 11.  on him the Wardship and Marriage of Roger the Son and Heir of William Bertram (a great Baron in the North) and 
f Cart. 1 Jo. p. 1. m. 11.  the like of the Heirs of Henry de Perci, and Geffrey Chamberlain; as also 
g Cart. 1 Jo. p. 1. m. 11.  of the Daughters and Heirs of Ralph Murdac, with their whole Inheritance. Moreover, he confirmed 
h Cart. 1 Joh. p. ●. m. 14. Ex vet. cod. M● penès Car. Fairfax a●. f. 154 b.  ●nto him the Inheritance of the Manor of Foston, granted to him by Gilbert de Albamarle; and Braworth, which he acquired from Henry de Pomerie; with the Advowsons' of those Churches, and Knights Fees: Likewise, the Manor of Donkewell, granted to him by the said Henry, with the Knight's Fees: Also, the Manor of Bruggewalter, which he obtained from Fulke Painell, with the Advowson of the Church, and Knights Fees; and likewise the Manors of Lamton, and Little Cadeley, with a Rent of x l. yearly, out of the Manor of Renham: Also Licence 
i Cart antiq. H. n. 16.  to enclose his Woods at Toare, Cadelegh, Raddon, Ailesberie, and Burgh● walter; with free liberty 
k Cart antiq. H. n. 16.  to hunt the Hare, Fox, Cat, and Wolf, throughout all Devonshire; and likewise the Goat, out of the Regard of the Forest; and to have Free-warren 
l Cart antiq. H. n. 16.  throughout all his own Lands, for Hares, Pheasants, and Partridges.  
And in 2 of his Reign, granted to him an ample Charter 
m Cart. 2 Joh. p. 2. m. 27.  for his Lordship of Bruggewalter; viz. That it should thenceforth be a Free Borough, and to have a Free Market there every Week, with a Fair once a year, and the Benefit of Toll and Passage; and that the Burgesses thereof should be free of Toll, and enjoy divers other Privileges: Giving him also Licence 
n Ibid. m. 30.  for building of three Castles, viz. one in Hantshire, at Eslege, or St●ke; another at Bruggewater, in Com. Somerset. and a third in Com. Devon. wheresoever he should think fit, upon any of his own Lands: And that those Lx Acres of Land at Blithe●●rth, which were essarted in King Henry the Second time, should thenceforth be discharged 
o 〈…〉  from all Exactions of the Forest.  
In this second year of King john, he purchased 
p Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Dors. Somerset.  from Walter Croc, the moiety of that Barony which Walter Briton formerly had; to the end 
q Rot. Pip. 2 Joh. Dors. Somerset.  that his Son Richard Briwere, and his Heirs, might thenceforth enjoy it: And, in 3 joh. in consideration 
r Oblatae ● Joh. ●. ●.  of Five hundred Marks, obtained 
s Oblatae ● Joh. ●. ●.  from the King the Wardship of ... the Daughter of Hugh de Morevill, with her whole Inheritance, whereof her Father died seized; that he might 
t Oblatae ● Joh. ●. ●.  marry her to his Son Richard, or to Richard Gernon, his Nephew; As also 
u Rot Pip. 4 Joh. Cumb.  for the moytic of the Lands of the before-specified Walter Briton, then in the King's Hands. Whereupon Richard de Hascumbe came into the Court, and quitted 
x Rot Pip. 4 Joh. Cumb.  to the King, and to this William, all his Right in that moiety, to the use of the said Richard de Briwere.  
Moreover, in 5 joh. he procured 
y Cart. 5 Joh. n. 182.  from the King those ten Knights Fees in Cornwall, which Nicholas de Middleton formerly held▪ with the Marriage of the Heirs of the said Nicholas. And, in 6 joh. obtained a Grant 
z Cart. 6 Joh. n. 86. Cart. antiq. AA. n. 20.  in Fee-farm of the Manor of Chesterfeild, in Com. Derb. with Brun●inton, and Wittinton; and of the Soak 
a Ibid.  and whole Wapentake of Scarvedale; paying yearly for the Manors of Chesterfeild, Brunninton, and Wittinton, with the Soak, Lxix l. and for the Wapentake of Scarvedale, x l. and 
b Ibid. , that the Manor of Chesterfeild should have the like Liberties as the Borough of Nottingham.  
By the same Grant he likewise had 
c Ibid.  the Manors of Snotinton, in Com. Nott. and Axeminster, in Com. Devon. passed to him in Free-farm; excepting the Hundred of Axeminster; paying yearly for Snotinton viij l. and for Axeminster, xxiv l. And that he should have a Fair 
d Ibid.  at Chesterfeild, every year, for eight days, beginning upon the Festival of the Exaltation of the H●ly Cross: As also a Market two days every Week, viz. Tuesday and Saturday; with Free-fishing 
e Ibid.  in Kingswere, in Com. Somerset. in Fee-farm also, for xx s. per. ann.  
In this sixth year of King john he was constituted 
f Pat. 6 J●h. m. 7.  Governor of Bolesover-Castle: and, for the Sum of Eight hundred Pounds, procured a Grant 
t Oblatae 6 Joh. m. 10.  of the Wardship and Marriage of the Heir of Rohert de Dover, with the custody of the Dowry of Rohese de Dovor (his Widow) during the King's pleasure: and in 14 joh. obtained 
u Claus 14 Joh. m. 2.  from the said Rohese, the Inheritance of all the Lands and Fees which she had by Descent, in the County of Cornwall; viz. 
x Ex magno Regist. in. Offic. 〈◊〉. Lanc. tit. Devon. & Co●●ub.  Trewrok, Menely, and Trenant, and the moiety of Treglestane, and Treneru, with the Advowsons' of those Churches; as also nine Knights Fees, which William de Boterell held of the Honour of Richard de Luci; with the Service of half a Knight's Fee, which Gervase Bloye held of that Honour: and likewise 
y Ibid.  her Lands at Newintone in Kent. Which Grant King john afterwards confirmed 
z Claus. 17 J●h. m. 14. . And, in 15 joh. in consideration 
a Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  of a thousand Marks, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 10.  of all the Lands of Hugh de Aubervill.  
Moreover, standing faithful to King john, in those times of his greatest trouble by the Rebellious Barons; he obtained a Grant 
c Claus. 17 Joh. m 8.  of those Lands in Chellesey, in Com. Dorset. which did belong to Ralph de Raleghe; and likewise 
p Ibid. m. 11.  of all those who held by Military Service of the Barony of Baldwinwake, in the Counties of Lincoln, Leicester, Northampton, and Hertford.  
In which year (viz. 17 joh.) the King having raised 
q M. Paris. 274. n. 30.  two great Armies, the one to 
r M. Paris. 274. n. 30.  restrain the Irruption of those Rebellious Lords who stayed in London; the other to 
s M. Parls. 274. n. 30.  march into the North, for the wasting of those Countries; he constituted 
t M. Parls. 274. n. 30.  this William one of the Principal Commanders of that which stayed near London.  
In 18 joh. being in 
u Pat. 18 Jo. m. 6.  the City of Exeter, for the defence of that Place; he procured the King's Precept 
x Pat. 18 Jo. m. 6.  to Robert de Curtenay, Governor of the Castle there, to be received into it (together with the Citizens) in case the Town could not withstand the Force of the Rebels. And, in 1 H. 3. being made 
y Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 16.  Governor of the Castle of Lidford, in Com. Somerset. obtained a Grant 
z Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 21.  from the King, of the Lands of Maude Candos; as also 
a Ibid.  of the Lands of Henry de Columbers, in Wollaveton. Whereupon the Sheriffs of Somerset and Dorsetshires had command 
b Ibid.  to deliver possession of them accordingly.  
Furthermore, in 2 H. 3. he had a Grant 
c Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 3.  of the Wardship of the Heir of Alan de Archis, with his Lands in Reminton, in Com. Ebor. whereof he had been dispossessed 
d Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 3.  by reason of the War. And in 5 H. 3. was made Governor 
e Pat. 5 H. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Castle at the Devises, in Com. Wiltes.  
In 7 H. 3. he was constituted Governor 
f Pat. 7 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  of Newcastle upon Tine. And in 8 H. 3. the King coming to a Conference 
g M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50.  with the Lords, wherein they required 
h M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50.  of him those Rights and Liberties for which they had so stoutly contested with his Father; the Archbishop of Canterbury then speaking 
i M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50.  on their behalf, and urging 
k M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50.  to the King, That he could not refuse of yield thereto, by reason that, upon the Recess of Lewes of France (whom the Barons had called in to bear Rule here) both himself made Oath to them, That he would so do; and that the whole Peerage of England did the like: this William (than 
l M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50.  one of the King's Council) standing up, said 
m M. Paris. in anno 1223. p. 316. n. 50. , That those Liberties having been by force extorted, ought not to be observed. Whereunto the Archbishop replied 
n Ibid. p. 317.  thus; William, if thou didst love the King, thou wouldst not be an impediment to the Peace of the Realm. The King therefore discerning 
o Ibid. p. 317.  the Archbishop to be moved, said 
p Ibid. p. 317. , We have sworn that they shall be observed, and will observe our Oath.  
In this eighth year of Henry the Third, he was constituted Governor 
q Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 10.  of Bolesover. Castle, in Com. Derb. and obtained the Wardship 
r Claus. 8 H 3. m. 12.  of the Heir of Reginald de Mohun (whom he afterwards married to one of his Daughters.)  
And, as in the time of King Henry the Second, and King Richard the First, he had for divers years undergone the Care and Trust of the Sheriffalty in several Counties of this Realm (as before is observed;) so did he, in like sort, for many years of King John's, and King Henry the Third's Reign, during the time he lived; viz. 
s Rot. Pip. de iisd. come. & ann.  for the Counties of Nott. and Derb. in 1 and 6 joh. For Dorset, and Somerset, in 11 and 12 joh. For Hantshire, in 1, 3, 10, 12, 14, and 17 joh. For Wiltes. in 10, 11, and 12 joh. For Cornwall, in 1, 4, and 5 joh. For Berks. and Oxon. in 3, and 4 joh. For Devon. in 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 joh. For Sussex, in 11 and 12 joh. and for Glouc. in 5 H. 3.  
Having thus done with his Secular Employments, I come lastly to his Works of Piety, which were great and many. For first, in the time of King Richard, he founded 
t Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 652 a.  the Abbey of St. Saviour, at Torre, in Com. Devon. for Premonstratensian Canons, for the health of the Soul of that King, and the Soul of King Henry the Second. Next, viz. in 3 joh. he began the Foundation 
u 〈…〉.  of the Abbey at Dunkiswell, in the same County, for Cistertian-Monks. After that, the Hospital 
x Lel. Itin. vol. 3. p 48.  of St. john, at Bruggewalter, in Com. Somerset. for the health of the Souls of King Henry the Second, King Richard the First, and King john; for xiii poor People, besides Religious and Strangers. Then the Priory of Motisfont 
y Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 322 b. n. 10. , in Com. Suthampt. for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine.  
Moreover, he built 
z Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the Castle, and made 
z Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the Haven at Bruggewalter; and began 
a Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f. 58.  the Structure of that fair Stone-Bridge there, consisting of three great Arches; which was afterwards finished 
b Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f. 58.  by one Triveth, a Gentleman of Devonshire.  
And, having married 
c Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 653. b. n. 40.  Beatrix de Valle, a Concubine, as 'tis said 
d Vinc. Cor●. p. 130. , to Reginald Earl of Cornwall (which is probable; for in a Grant 
e Ex vet. cod. Ms. nuper penès Will. Mohun.  made by Henry Son to the same Reginald, unto this William, of the Manor of Karswell, and Land of Hakford, he calls him his Brother) he had Issue by her two Sons, viz. Richard 
f Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , who died in his Life-time, as it seems; and William: as also five Daughters, viz. Graecia, married 
g Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Reginald de Braose; Margaret, to 
h Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  William de Ferte; Isabella, first to 
i Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  ... Dour, and afterwards 
k Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Baldwin Wake; Alice, to 
l Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Reginald de Mohun; and joan, to 
m Rot. Pip. 24 E. 1. Suthampt. Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  William de Percy: and departing 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  this Life in 11 H. 3. was buried 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  before the High-Altar in the Abbey of Dunkeswell beforementioned.  
Of which Richard, all I have father seen, is, That in 13 joh. upon 
p Rot. Pip. 1●. Joh. Dors. Somers.  the Collection of the Scutage of Wales, he answered 
q Rot. Pip. 1●. Joh. Dors. Somers.  for xv Knights Fees of the Honour of Moreton, which were formerly belonging to Walter Briton, and, in 15 joh. that, doing his Homage 
r Claus. 15. Joh. p. 1. m. 3. , he had Possession 
s Claus. 15. Joh. p. 1. m. 3.  of the Manor of Cestrefeld, in Com. Derb. which his Father held.  
I now come to William, 
William.  called William Briwere junior, whilst his Father lived.  
In 17 joh. this William obtained a Grant 
t Claus. 17 Joh. m. 16.  from the King, of the Lands of Hugh Peverell of Erminton, to hold during pleasure: and in 7 H. 3. was constituted Sheriff 
u Rot. Pip. 7. H. 3. Northumb.  for the County of Northumberland. So likewise for 
x Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 11.  Devonshire, in 8 H. 3. And, upon 
y Rot. Pip. 11. H. 3. Devon.  the death of his Father, in 11 H. 3. gave a Fine 
z Rot. Pip. 11. H. 3. Devon.  to the King of Six hundred Marks, for Livery of the Manor of Cestrefeld, with the Wapentake of 〈◊〉, in Com. Derb. Likewise of the Town of S●ointon, in Com. Nott. and Fishing of Kingswere, in Com. Somerset. as also of the Town of Axeminster, with the Hundred, in Com. Devon. and the Lordship of Stoke, in Com. Northampt. (all which William his Father, then deceased, held 
a Ibid. :) and that he might be discharged 
b Ibid.  of his Relief for all his Lands.  
But all that I have seen otherwise of him, is, That he gave 
c Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 654 ●. n. 2.  to the Canons of Torre, his Lands at Ylsham, and Coleton; as also 
d Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 654 ●. n. 2.  all his Meadow lying on the Westside of the Causey, which goeth from the Abbey of Torre towards the Sea; and betwixt that Causey, and Cokyngton-Meadow. And, having married 
e Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 79●. a. n. 50.  joan the Daughter of William de Vernon Earl of Devon, with whom he had 
f Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 75●. a. n. 50.  Fifty Pounds per annum Lands at Crust, in the Manor of Cruk, with the Advowson of the Church; he departed 
g Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 75●. a. n. 50.  this Life in Anno 1232. (16 H. 3.) without 
h Ibid. 790 b. n. 50.  Issue: joan his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
i Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 8.  out of all the Lands whereof he died seized, excepting 
k Claus. 〈◊〉 H. 3. m. 8.  the Manor of Bruges, which was to remain in the King's Hands.  
Whereupon those of his five Sisters, who were living, and the Heirs of those who were dead, succeeded in the Inheritance; and had for their Purparties 
l Ibid. , these Lordships and Lands shared amongst them: viz. Alice de Mohun, the Manors of Thorre, Waggeburgh, Kadele, Hulboroto●, Acford, Braworthy, and Axeminster, in Com. Devon. as also the Manor of I'll, and iv s. seven. d. ob. Rend, issuing out of the Manor of Trente, in Com. Somerset. William de Percy, on the behalf of his Daughters, (joan his Wife being then dead) the Manor of Langestoke, and Rissel, in Com. Sutht. Blithesworth, in Com. Northampt. Foston, in Com. Leic. xxv s. seven d. ob. Rend in Snainton, in Com. Nott. the Manor of Raddon, in Com. Devon. and xxxix s. two. d. ob. Rend, issuing out of the Manor of Trente, in Com. Somerset. And Margaret de la Ferte, the Manors of Sumburne, and Stokbrigg, in Com. Suthampt. the Manor of Stoke, in Com. Northampt. and xx l. iv s. ob. Rend in Snainton, in Com. Nott.  
What I have else seen of this Family, which is memorable, being this; viz. That Alice (the Wife of Reginald de Mohun) gave 
m Lel. Itin. vol. 3. E. 65.  towards the New Fabric of the Cathedral at Salisbury, all the Marble for twelve years: And, That William Briwer Bishop of Exeter (Cousin 
n Ibid. E 38.  to the beforementioned William Briwer the elder) lieth buried 
o Ibid.  under a flat Marble, in the Cathedral Church at Exeter, with this Epitaph 
p Ibid. , Hic jacet Willielmus Bruer, Episc. Exon. primus fundator quatuor dignitatum hujus Ecclesiae.   

Fitz-Piers.  
THE first of this Name, of whom I find mention, is Geffrey. 
Geffrey.   
This Geffrey, in 30 H. 2. in Right of Beatrix his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to William de Say, shared 
a Rot. Pip. 10. R. 1. Essex & Hertf. pe● Inspex.  with William de Bocland, and Maud his Wife (the other Daughter and Coheir) in the whole Inheritance of the same William de Say. By which Partition 
† Rot. Pip. 10. R. 1. Essex & Hertf. pe● Inspex. , made in the King's Court at Melkesham, upon the Feast-day of the Conversion of St. Paul, in the presence of Ranulph de Glanvil, Robert Marmion, Ralph Fitz-Stephen, Hugh de Morewic, Hugh Bardulf, Robert de Whitefeld, Rannulfe de Geddinges, and William Fitz-Rein: fried, (than the King's Justices, and other Barons there also present) they the said William de Bocland, and Maud, had the Manor of Brunnington to them and their Heirs, with the Services of William de Reigni, and Ralph Fitz-Bernard; and likewise of the first Eschaet or Perquisite of them the said Geffrey and Beatrix x l. (per annum) Lands: Whereupon they did totally remit to them the said Geffrey and Beatrix, and to the Issue of the Body of her the said Beatrix, all the Remainder of that Inheritance of William de Say.  
After this, upon the death 
b Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  of William de Mandevile Earl of Essex, in 2 R. 1. without Issue, much Controversy 
c Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  arose, touching his Barony and Lands: Beatrix de Say, his Aunt and Heir, in the first place, laying claim 
d Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  thereto; and, being at that time very aged and decrepit, sent 
e Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  Geffrey de Say, her younger Son, to the King, then at Canterbury, to transact the Business, for Livery of that great Inheritance; this Geffrey Fitz-Piers then also insisting 
f Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  upon the Right of Beatrix his Wife, eldest Daughter to William de Say, elder Brother to the said Geffrey.  
Howbeit, Geffrey de Say, who then had 
g Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  great Friends in Court, in consideration 
h Mon. Ang. vol. ●1. 454 ● n. 50, & 60. Et 446 a. n. 10, & 20.  of Seven thousand Marks (promised 
† Rot. Pip. 2. R. 1. Essex & Hertf.  to be paid at certain days) obtained an Instrument 
i Monast. Ang. ut. supra. , in Right of his Mother, under the King's Seal, for that whole Barony. But Geffrey de Say not 
k Ibid. 454 b. n. 10, & 20. Et 446 a. n. 20.  paying the Money accordingly, and finding 
l Ibid. 454 b. n. 10, & 20. Et 446 a. n. 20.  that his Sureties were liable, to make it good, delivered it 
m Ibid. 454 b. n. 10, & 20. Et 446. a. n. 20.  up unto William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely (than Vicegerent in England, King Richard being gone towards the Holy-Land) as a Pledge 
n Ibid. 454 b. n. 60. & 455 a. , till the Money were accordingly brought into the Treasury.  
Whereupon this Geffrey Fitz-Piers (being 
o Ibid. 446 a. n. 30, & 40. Et. 445 a. n. 10, & 20.  a Man of great wealth) came to the Bishop; and representing 
p Ibid. 446 a. n. 30, & 40. Et. 445 a. n. 10, & 20.  to him, That this Barony was the rightful Inheritance of his Wife; as also promising 
q Ibid. 446 a. n. 30, & 40. Et. 445 a. n. 10, & 20.  the Money, which the other had neglected to pay, obtained Livery 
r Ibid. 446 a. n. 30, & 40. Et. 445 a. n. 10, & 20.  thereof, and procured the King's Confirmation 
s Ibid. 446 a. n. 30, & 40. Et. 445 a. n. 10, & 20.  of his Title: And, having so done, came 
t Ibid. 455 a. n. 40.  to Waldene; where the Abbot, to congratulate this his Possession, met 
u Ibid. 455 a. n. 40.  him with much Reverence, and desired 
x Ibid. 455 a. n. 40.  him to go into the Church, and salute the Monks: But, in stead of so doing, he turned 
y Ibid. n. 50.  his Face scornfully from them. Howbeit, the Abbot, seeming 
z Ibid. n. 50.  to take no notice thereof, still road along with him; and at length brought 
a Ibid. n. 50.  him into the Church. Where, looking 
b Ibid. n. 60.  about him, with a sour Countenance, he stayed but a while, scarce 
c Ibid. n. 60.  saying his Prayers; and thence entering 
d Ibid. n. 60.  the Cloister, went 
e Ibid. n. 60.  to the Chapter-house-door, and told 
f Ibid. n. 60.  the Abbot, That he and his Monks had disherited him and his Posterity, by procuring that Priory to be made an Abbey.  
The Abbot therefore, seeing 
g Ibid. n. 60.  him thus displeased, endeavoured 
h Ibid. n. 60.  to qualify him all he could; but to no purpose: for he threatened 
i Ibid. 455 b.  them much at his departure; and the next morning sent 
k Ibid. 455 b.  four of the Tenants, to forbid them any more to meddle with those Lands which Earl William de Mandevile (as they affirmed) had formerly given them; causing 
l Ibid. n. 10, & 20.  other of his Tenants and Servants to make seizure of the same.  
For which violent Act, the Monks making complaint 
m Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  to Richard Bishop of London, he forthwith Excommunicated 
n Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  those Tenants and Servants, and Interdicted the Parochial Church of Waldene from all Divine Offices. Whereupon this Geffrey Fitz-Piers went 
o Ibid. 456 a. n. 20.  to the Bishop, not with any desire 
p Ibid. 456 a. n. 20.  of Absolution from the Excommunication, but for a Release 
q Ibid. 456 a. n. 20.  of that Church from the Interdict; and had it fulfilled.  
In this distress therefore they represented 
r Ibid.  their Condition to the Bishop of Ely, than the King's Vicegerent, and obtained 
s Ibid.  Restitution of those Lands. Which so irritated 
t Ibid. n. 30.  this Geffrey, as that, being armed with the Power of Chief 
† Justice of England.  justice, he entered 
u Ibid. n. 30.  upon them again by force.  
Their next Refuge therefore being to the Pope, they humbly addressed 
x Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  themselves to his Holiness, by Letters of Complaint; who thereupon summoned 
y Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  him to answer: but without 
z Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  success, he refusing 
a Ibid. n. 40, & 50.  to yield any Obedience therein to his Authority.  
About this time it was, that Beatrix his Wife died 
b Ibid. n. 60.  in Childbed, with her Child also; and was buried 
c Ibid. n. 60.  in the Chapterhouse at Chi●sand: Howbeit, her Corpse rested not long there; for this Geffrey her Husband having founded 
d Ibid. 456 b. n. 10.  a Monastery of the Gilbertine-Rule, at Shouldham in Norfolk, (of which Order he was a great Admirer 
e Ibid. 456 b. n. 10. ) translated 
f Ibid. 456 b. n. 10.  it thither.  
About the same time also died 
g Ibid. n. 30▪ & 40. Ibid. 448 a. n. 50.  old Beatrix de Say, Sister to Geffrey de Mandevile, the first Earl of Essex (who had always been 
h Ibid. n. 30▪ & 40. Ibid. 448 a. n. 50.  a special Friend to the Monks of Waldene.) She●departing this Life at 
i Ibid. n. 30▪ & 40. Ibid. 448 a. n. 50.  her House at Rikelings, 13 Cal. Maii, Anno 1207. and was buried 
k Ibid. n. 30▪ & 40. Ibid. 448 a. n. 50.  at Walden, with great Honour.  
And not long after this, King Richard returned 
l Ibid. 456 b. n. 50. . The Monks therefore, to leave no probable means unassayed, made their complaint 
m Ibid. 456 b. n. 50.  to him, of the wrong to them done by this Geffrey, in taking away those Lands which Earl William de Mandevile had so piously given them. But, in answer thereto, with great confidence he told 
n Ibid. 456 b. n. 50.  the King, That they had absed him with a false Information; affirming 
o Ibid. 457 a.  That they had quietly enjoyed all those Lands, so pretended to be taken from them, since the death of Earl William, without any disturbance, though they had no lawful Right thereto; boldly adding 
p Ibid. 457 a. , with an Oath, That the Charter whereunto they pretended, was made when the Earl lay on his Deathbed, or after he was dead.  
Whereupon divers Witnesses 
q Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  being produced, to justify the making thereof when he was of good and perfect memory; the King made choice of three only; viz. 
r Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  Richard de Mortimer the then Abbot, Richard Ruly a Priest, and Sir Richard de Montiney Knight; who all clearly testified 
s Ibid. n. 30, & 40. , That it was made the very day of his Recovery from a former Sickness. Notwithstanding which Testimony, the King did not 
t Ibid. n. 60, & 457 b.  determine the business. But at length, addressing 
u Ibid. n. 60, & 457 b.  to the King again, with a farther Complaint, they obtained his Letters 
x Ibid. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  to him, on their behalf; which were to desire 
y Ibid. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50.  him, that he would make some friendly Restitution to them, of what they so claimed: Adding 
z Ibid. n. 20, 30, 40, & 50. , That what he intended to the House of Shouldham, which he had unadvisedly began to Found, he might do well to confer on these Monks of Waldene.  
With which Persuasions being somewhat moved, he told 
* Ibid.  them, That he would give them C Acres of what they so claimed, as also C s. yearly Rent out of the Manor of We●thamsted. Whereupon they expressed 
† Ibid. , That, for quietness sake, they would accept thereof, for the present; not delivering up their Charter. But, in stead of any Fruit of what they expected, he thenceforth fed 
a Ibid.  them only with dilatory Promises.  
Shortly after this, viz. upon 
b Ibid. 458 a.  the death of King Richard, and King john Crowned, this Geffrey was made 
c Ibid. 458 a.  Earl of Essex: 
☞  And, having, by the favour of that King, obtained a special Grant 
d Ibid. n. 50.  of the Patronage of the Abbey of Waldene, upon the Eve of St. james the Apostle, he came 
e Ibid. 458 b.  to his Castle adjacent, with a great Attendance: Whence he sent notice 
f Ibid. n. 20.  to the Monks, That he would visit them the next day; and did 
g Ibid. n. 20.  accordingly. Whereupon all the Covent, in their best Array, met 
h Ibid. n. 20.  him, and went in Solemn Procession 
i Ibid. n. 20.  before him, with their Books of the Gospels, richly covered; their Censers, Banners, and all other things of splendour used upon High-days: But though 
k Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  they seemed to sing in this their Procession, some of them wept 
l Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  bitterly.  
Being come 
m Ibid. & n. 50.  into the Church (which was with great Ringing 
n Ibid. & n. 50.  of Bells likewise) he kneeled 
o Ibid. & n. 50.  before the Altar, and at his rising offered a Silver Cup. This done, the Monks began the Hymn 
p Ibid.  of S. Ambrose, called Te Deum: and, that ended, went 
q Ibid.  into the Chapterhouse, (a multitude of People following) expecting to hear what Reconciliation would be there made betwixt him and them: But in stead thereof, he showed 
r Ibid. n. 60 a.  them the King's Grant of the Patronage of their House, causing it to be publicly read 
s Ibid. n. 60 a. . And, upon his return, visiting 
t Ibid. ●59 a. n. 10.  the Abbot in his Bedchamber (than very 
u Ibid. ●59 a. n. 10.  old and infirm) he put 
x Ibid. ●59 a. n. 10.  all others out of the Room, and enquired 
y Ibid. ●59 a. n. 10.  much from him of the State of the Abbey; as also, whom he would recommend to be his Successor there. And after this, upon 
z Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  S. Laurence-day, sending for the Prior, and one of the Monks, he acquainted 
a Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  them, That he would in kindness bestow upon the Covent C Acres of Errable Land, with a Meadow, and a Mill: and, accordingly, did give 
b Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  them that Mill and Meadow situate towards Piriton, with the Tillable Land lying betwixt the Abbey, and the Town of Waldene; excepting 
c Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  only certain Acres thereof, which his own Tenants, after the Disseise of the Monks, had demised to them for Tillage.  
Thus much as to what is reported of him by these Monks of Waldene.  
I come now to what is else Historical; which I shall here relate in order of time.  
In 1 R. 1. in 
* R. Hoved. 375. n. 20.  that General Council then held at London, wherein the King (purposing a Voyage to the Holy Land) conferred on Hugh Bishop of Durham, and William Earl of Albemarle, the Office of Justice of England; he associated 
† R. Hoved. 375. n. 20.  to them this Geffrey (with some others) as their Assistants in that Trust. In which year he had a Grant 
d Cart. antiq. W. n. 17.  from the King of the Lordship of Sutton (a Member of Claren●eford) which rendered to the Exchequer Seven Pounds per annum; as also Five Shillings per annum, which was the Goldsmiths; and Five Acres of Land, which appertained to the Beadle of King Henry the Second, to hold 
e Cart. antiq. W. n. 17.  by the Service of the fourth part of a Knight's Fee: Of which Lands, etc. john Burhount acknowledged 
f Cart. antiq. W. n. 17.  him to be Heir; and whereof he had passed to him the Inheritance: All which King Henry the Second gave 
g Cart. antiq. W. n. 17.  to Robert Fitz-Raphe, and Alice Burhunt his Wife.  
He had likewise, about that time, a Grant 
h Ex ipso autogr. nyper in castro de Ponfract.  from john Earl of Moreton, of Kirketon, with the Honour.  
Moreover, in the Second year of King Richard the First's Reign, upon 
i R. Hoved. 391 b. n. 30.  that Complaint made to the King, then at Messana, against William de Longchamp Bishop of Ely (at that time Chancellor, and left Vicegerent here in King Richard's absence) special Command 
k R. Hoved. 391 b. n. 30.  was sent from the King, to Longchamp, That he should thenceforth, in all things, take the Advice of Walter Archbishop of Rouen, and some others, whereof this Geffrey was one; who, in those great Contests betwixt Longchamp, and john Earl of Moreton the King's Brother, so much favoured 
l R. Hoved. 391 b. n. 30.  the Earl, that Longchamp caused him to be Excommunicated 
m R. Hoved. 391 b. n. 30.  by the Pope.  
About this time he gave 
n Rot. Pip. ● R. 1. Norff. & Suff.  CC Marks for the Wardship of the Heirs of Hubert Bland, and their Inheritance: and the same year paid 
o Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Essex & Hertf.  xlix l. three s. iv d. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales: As also 
p Ibid.  Three thousand Marks, for Livery of the Lands of Earl William de Mandevill, of the Inheritance of Beatrix de Say his Wife; having the King's Charter 
q Ex ipso autogr. 〈◊〉 in castro de Pontfract. , for the better fortifying his Title to himself and her, as next Heirs to the same Earl. And from 31 H. 2. to 1 Ric. 1. as also from 4 to 6 Ric. 1. inclusive, was 
r Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉.  Sheriff of Northamptonshire: And from 3 R. 1. to 6 R. 1. inclusive, for 
s Rot. Pip. de iisd. 〈◊〉.  the Counties of Essex and Hertford.  
In 6 R. 1. he was 
t R. Hoved. 423. b. n. 30.  one of the Justices of the King's Court. And in 9 R. 1. Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, then Justice of England, being set 
u R. Hoved. 443. n. 30, & 40.  aside, he was advanced 
x R. Hoved. 443. n. 30, & 40.  to that eminent Office in his stead. And, the same year, marching 
y M. Paris. p. 193. n. 40. Hist. of Wales by D. powel, 251.  with a great Power into Wales, in aid 
z M. Paris. p. 193. n. 40. Hist. of Wales by D. powel, 251.  of the Tenants of William de Brause, whom Gwenwynwyn, Lord of the higher Powys, had besieged 
a M. Paris. p. 193. n. 40. Hist. of Wales by D. powel, 251.  in Maude-Castle, after a great 
b M. Paris. p. 193. n. 40. Hist. of Wales by D. powel, 251.  Fight, and much Slaughter of the Welsh, relieved 
c M. Paris. p. 193. n. 40. Hist. of Wales by D. powel, 251.  them.  
Furthermore, upon 
d R. Hoved. 455 b. n. 10.  the death of King Richard the First (being 
e R. Hoved. 455 b. n. 10.  then Justice of England) he was sent 
f R. Hoved. 455 b. n. 10.  with Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, into England, to keep the Peace there. And, accordingly, meeting 
g Ibid. n. 40.  at Northampton, with those of whose fidelity they most doubted, assured 
h Ibid. n. 40.  them, That they should have no wrong, but that every Man should possess his own in peace.  
Upon the day of King John's Coronation, and not before, he was by that King girt 
i R. Hoved. 451. n. 40.  with the Sword of the Earldom of Essex, though he had formerly the Title of Earl, and Administration of the Earldom; and then served the King at his Table: And, the same year, obtained the King's Charter 
* Cart. 1 Joh. n. ●3.  for a Weekly Market on the Friday; and likewise a Fair every year, on the Eve of St. Andrew, and two days following, at his Manor of Kynebochton, in Com. Hunt.  
The next ensuing year he obtained another 
k Cart. 2 Joh. n. 126.  Charter, for a Market every Week, at Agmundesham, in Com. Buck. and likewise for a Fair every year. And in 5 joh. had a Grant 
l Pat. 5 Joh. ●. 3.  of the Custody of the Honour of Anger, in Essex. In which year, King john, extorting 
m M. Paris. 209 a. n. 30.  from his Nobles a vast Sum of Money, made 
n M. Paris. 209 a. n. 30.  use of him in executing his will upon the Laiety; who spared 
o M. Paris. 209 a. n. 30.  none. And underwent 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd. Comitat.  the Office of Sheriff for the County of York, for the first, second, fifth, and sixth years of King John's Reign: For the County of Staff. from the first to the sixth, inclusive: For the County of Westmoreland, the second year: And for the Counties of Buckingham, Bedford, Hants. Wiltes. Salop. and Stafford, from the third to the sixth, inclusive.  
And, about this time, was signed 
m Claus. 6 Joh. m. 12.  with the Cross, in order to an Expedition to the Holy-Land: but, considering 
n Claus. 6 Joh. m. 12.  the turbulence of men's Spirits, which occasioned the King to be in fear of a Rebellion, so that he could not then spare him; he wrote 
o Claus. 6 Joh. m. 12.  to the Pope, to respite his Journey for four or five years; promising 
p Claus. 6 Joh. m. 12. , That then he would send him, and all those other, who were so signed with the Cross.  
In 7 joh. he had a Grant 
q Cart. 7 Joh. n. 106. Et. Cart. antiq. AA. n. 21.  from the King of the Castle and Honour of Berkhamsted, with the Knight's Fees thereto belonging, in Fee-farm, for C l. per annum; to hold to him, and the Heirs of his Body, by Aveline then his Wife: And in 10 joh. of the Haven 
r Cart. an●. H. n. 4.  called Qu●en-Hithe, in the City of London, in Fee-farm also, for the Rent 
s Cart. an●. H. n. 4.  of xxx l. per annum, to be paid to the King's Exchequer; and Lx s. per annum to the Lepers in the Hospital of St. Giles, in the Suburbs of London.  
Moreover, about this time, he obtained a Confirmation 
t Cart. antiq. N. n. 46.  of the Manor of Morton, with the Advowson of the Church, which Hugh de Courtney had granted to him; to hold of him the said Hugh, and his Heirs, by the Service of half a Knights Fee. And in 11 joh. gave 
u Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Essex & Mertf.  to the King ten Palfreys, and ten Goshawks, that he might be exempted from the Tuition of the Daughters of the King of Scotland.  
But in 14 joh. I find him ranked 
x M. Paris. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  by our Historians of that Age, amongst the King's Evil Counsellors; the King then refusing 
y M. Paris. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  to submit to the Pope's Dictates: for which respect, his Holiness absolved 
z M. Paris. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  all his Subjects of this Realm from their Fidelity.  
Lastly, In 15 joh. he procured a Grant 
a Cart. 15 Joh. n. 19  in Fee of the Forest of Huntendon.  
As to his Works of Piety, I find, That he granted 
* Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 411 b. n. 60.  to the Brethren of the Hospital of St. Thomas of Acres (in the City of London) the Guardianship of the Hospital of St. john Baptist, in Berkhamstede; and likewise of the Hospital 
† Ibid. 437 b. n. 10.  of St. john the Evangelist, of Lepers, there. Moreover, that he founded an Hospital at Sutton, in Com. Ebor. to the Honour of the Holy Trinity, and the Blessed Virgin. As also a Priory 
‖ Ibid. 820 b. n. 60.  at Shouldham, in Com. Norff. of the Gilbertine-Order, which he amply endowed 
b Ibid. 8●1 & ●.  with Lands and good Revenues: and bequeathed 
c Ibid.  his Body to be buried therein, in case he should depart this Life in England.  
But before the end of that fourteenth year of King John's Reign, he died 
* M. Paris. 236. n. 30. , and was buried 
† Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 447 a. n. 50.  at Shouldham, accordingly; with this Character by our Historian: viz. 
‖ M. Paris. 24●.  That he was a Person of great Power and Authority; and, that he departed this Life upon the second day of October, to the general loss of the whole Realm; being a firm Pillar thereof, generous, skilful in the Laws, rich in Money, and every thing else; and allied to all the Great Men of England, either in Blood or Friendship: so that the King feared him above all Mortals; for it was be (saith 
d Ibid.  M. Paris.) that ruled the Reins of Government; so that after his death, the Realm was like a Ship in a Tempest, without a Pilot.  
By the before-specified Beatrice his Wife, he had Issue three Sons; viz. Geffrey, his immediate Successor; William, Successor to him; as also Henry, than Dean 
e Cart. 7 Joh. m. 8.  of Wolverhampton; and Maude, married 
f Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 67 b. n. 30, & 40. Pat. 4 H. 3. m. 4.  to Henry de Bohun Earl of Hereford. And by Aveline his Second Wife, john 
g C●●. of Nob. by R. B.  Fitz-Piers Lord of Berkhamstede, in Com. Hertf. and Justice of Ireland.  
About two years after the death of this Geffrey Fitz-Piers Earl of Essex, (viz. in 16 joh.) Geffrey Son of that Geffrey de Say, who had formerly laid claim to the Lands of William de Mandevill the first Earl of Essex, offered 
h Claus. 16 Joh m. 23.  the King Fifteen thousand Marks, to have the like Seisin of them, as Geffrey de Say his Father had, when King Richard the First dispossessed him thereof. Whereupon the King commanded 
i Claus. 16 Joh m. 23.  Peter de Rupibus Bishop of Winchester to advise with the Bishop of Norwich, R. de Marisco, and William Briwer, what should be done therein. But that Business was (as it seems) prosecuted no further: for Geffrey Fitz-Piers, 
Geffrey.  otherwise called Mandevill, succeeded his Father in all those Lands.  
Of which Geffrey, the first mention I have met with, is in 14 joh. where it doth appear 
k Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. W●ltes. , That he gave to the King Fifty Marks and one Palfrey, to have Restoration of his Lands, which were seized on for neglecting to attend the King into Ireland: And in 15 joh. doing his Homage 
l Rot. Fin. 15 Jo. m. 5. , had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 15 Jo. m. 5.  of the whole Barony of the before-specified Earl William de Mandevill.  
In this fifteenth year, having the Title 
n Pat. ●4 Jo. m. 4.  of Earl of Essex, the King gave 
o Pat. 14 Jo. m. 4.  him to Wife Isabella Countess of Gloucester, third Daughter and Coheir to William Earl of Gloucester. Which Isabel had first been 
p Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton f. 11 b.  married to the same King john; but (after he had Reigned one year) repudiated 
q Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton f. 11 b. , upon pretence of Barrenness; the King retaining 
r Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton f. 11 b.  in his hand part of her Inheritance, viz. the Honour of Gloucester, the Castle of Bristol, with the Borough; as also the Hundred and Barton.  
About the same time also he gave 
s Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 1.  the King a Fine of Twenty thousand Marks for her the said Isabella, with all her Lands and Fees, except 
t Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 1.  the Castle of Bristol, and Chases thereto belonging: Whereof Five thousand Marks were 
u Rot. Fin. 15 Joh. m. 1.  to be paid before the King's going into Poictou, Five thousand more at Easter ensuing, and Five thousand at Michaelmass.  
In this year likewise, this Geffrey, having 
x Pat. 15 Joh. m. 7.  the Custody of the Tower of London, received Command 
y Pat. 15 Joh. m. 7.  to deliver it up to W. Archdeacon of Huntendon.  
Moreover, in 16 joh. he paid 
z Rot. Pip. 16 Joh. Essex & Hertf.  an hundred ninety six Pounds thirteen Shillings and four Pence, for Ninety seven Fees and a third part, upon Collection of the Scutage of Poictou. And in 17 joh. had Seisin 
a Claus. 17 Jo. m. 24.  of all the Liberties belonging to the Honour of Gloucester, of the Inheritance of Isabella his Wife, as amply as William Earl of Gloucester her Father enjoyed them; having then the Title of Earl of Gloucester.  
But, soon after, adhering 
b M. Paris. in anno 1215. p. 254. l. 9  to the Barons, who then were in Arms against the King; he underwent the Sentence 
c M. Paris. in anno 1215. p. 254. l. 9  of Excommunication from the Pope: and was one of the Chief 
d Claus. 17 Joh. in dorso m. 21.  of those insolent Lords, as also a Party 
e Claus. 17 Joh. in dorso m. 21.  to those Rebellious Covenants, framed by them, and imposed upon the King; whereby they assumed the whole Sway of the Realm into their own power (as in my Discourse of Robert Fitz-Walter is more fully showed.) About which time, holding a Tournament 
f M. Paris. in ann. 1216. p. 277. l. 24, & 52.  at London, wherein those Soldiers who accompanied Lewes of France into England were 
g M. Paris. in ann. 1216. p. 277. l. 24, & 52. , it happened, that a Frenchman, bending his Lance towards this Earl, wounded 
h M. Paris. in ann. 1216. p. 277. l. 24, & 52.  him so mortally, as that he soon died 
i M. Paris. in ann. 1216. p. 277. l. 24, & 52.  of that hurt. Whereupon he was buried 
k Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple ut supra.  in the Priory of the Holy Trinity, in the Suburbs of London; but leaving no 
l Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple ut supra.  Issue: Isabella his Wife then surviving him; who afterwards was wedded 
m Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 84. Chron. de Dunstaple ut supra.  to Hubert: de Burgh Justice of England.  
To this last-mentioned Geffrey, succeeded William 
William.  his Brother and Heir; who at that time also adhered 
n M. Paris. 282. n. 50. &. 283.  to those Rebellious Barons: And in 18 joh. when Lewes of France was 
o M. Paris. 282. n. 50. & 283.  by them brought in, with purpose that he should be made King, (all the Southern-Counties yielding 
p M. Paris. 282. n. 50. & 283.  to him, except the Castles of Dovor, and Windeshore) he, with 
q M. Paris. 282. n. 50. & 283.  Robert Fitz-Walter, and William de Huntingfeild, marched 
r M. Paris. 282. n. 50. & 283.  with a great Power into Essex, and Suffolk, to subjugate those Counties unto him. And stood so stoutly to that desperate Party, that, after the death of King john, when many fell 
s Ibid. 290. n. 20, & 30.  from them, and returned to obedience, he was one of those who assisted 
t Ibid. 290. n. 20, & 30.  Lewes in the Siege of Berkhamsted-Castle, which the King's Forces then held; whence a Party sallying 
u Ibid. 290. n. 20, & 30.  out, took much of their Baggage; and, amongst other things, the Banner 
x Ibid. 290. n. 20, & 30.  of this Earl William.  
But, after this, a peaceable Reconciliation being made betwixt King Henry the Third, and those Barons; the Twenty thousand Marks, covenanted 
y Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Essex & Hertf.  by Geffrey his Brother to be paid, as is before-expressed, being not 
z Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Essex & Hertf.  brought; in 4 H. 3. he acknowledged 
a Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Essex & Hertf.  himself Debtor for the same. And, in 7 H. 3. being 
† Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  in the Wars of Wales, had Scutage 
b Claus. 7 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  from all his Tenants who held of him by Military Service.  
This Earl William gave 
c Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 82 b. n. 20.  to the Canons of the Holy Trinity, in the Suburbs of London, certain Lands in Selegheford; as also 
d Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 82 b. n. 20.  one Hide of Land, and an half, in Brambelghe; and 
e Ibid. n. 50.  forty Cartload of Faggots yearly, out of his Woods at Ene●eld.  
But, in Anno 1227. (11 H. 3.) (being then 
f M. Paris. 336. n. 10.  in the flower of his Youth) he departed 
g M. Paris. 336. n. 10.  this Life; viz. 
h Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 448. l. 59  6 Id. jon. and was buried 
i Ibid. 447. a. n. 60.  at Shouldham, having not had any Wife, or Issue.  
Upon whose death, john 
k Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m 4.  the Son of Geffrey Fitz-Piers late Earl of Essex (by Aveline his second Wife) being then the next 
l Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m 4.  surviving Heir-male, 
¶ john Fitz Geoffrey.  gave 
m Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf. Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m 4.  to the King a Fine of CCC Marks, for those Lands which were his Fathers, and did by Hereditary Right belong to him; whereof this last Earl William died seized. Whereupon command 
n Rot. Fin. 11 H. 3. m. 5.  was given to the Sheriffs of Essex, Butks. Hunt. Wilts. Devon. Norff. Northampt: and to the Mayor of the City of London, to make Livery of them accordingly.  
In 18 H. 3. this john was constituted 
o Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 11.  Sheriff of Yorkshire: And the same year, with Isabella his Wife (Sister of john Bigod) had 
p Ibid. m. 15.  Livery of the Castle and Honour of Ewyas- Lacie, which were assigned 
q Ibid. m. 15.  to her in Dower, as part of the Lands of Gilbert de Laci her former Husband.  
Moreover, in 21 H. 3. upon 
r M. Paris. in anno 1217. p. 436. n. 10.  that Accord then made betwixt the King and the Barons, whereupon the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forest being confirmed, a thirtieth part of all men's Movables was given 
s M. Paris. in anno 1217. p. 436. n. 10.  to the King; this john was then admitted 
t M. Paris. in anno 1217. p. 436. n. 10.  one of the Privy-Council. And the same year, there being a Grand 
u Ibid. p. 447. n. ●0.  Council then held at London, was 
x Ibid. p. 447. n. ●0.  one of those at that time sent to the Pope's Legate, to forbid him from attempting any thing therein, which might be prejudicial to the King and Kingdom.  
In 29 H. 3. he was 
y Ibid. 659. n. 10. M. Westm. in anno 1245.  one of the Commissioners sent from King Henry (with Roger Bigod Earl of Norfolk, and others) to the Council at Lions in France; there to complain 
z Ibid. 659. n. 10. M. Westm. in anno 1245.  of the great Exactions upon this Realm, from the See of ●ome: And in 30 H. 3. was constituted 
a Pat. 30 H. 31 m. 10.  Justice of Ireland, with the Fee 
b Pat. 30 H. 31 m. 10.  of Five hundred Pounds per annum. In which Service he merited so well, that the King, in consideration 
c Rot. Vase. 38 H. 3. m. 6.  thereof, granted 
d Rot. Vase. 38 H. 3. m. 6.  to him and his Heirs the whole Cantred of the Isles of Thomond.  
But more I have not seen of him, than that he was 
e Rot. Pip. de dictis Comitat. in iisd. ann.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, for the one half of the eighteenth year of Henry the Third: So likewise 
f Rot. Pip. de dictis Comitat. in iisd. ann.  for the nineteenth, and half the twentieth: And for Gloucestershire, from the twenty third to the thirtieth of that King's Reign inclusive.  
To this john succeeded john his Son and Heir, called 
g Claus. 42 H. 73. in dorso m. 11.  john Fitz-Iohn Fitz-Geoffrey; 
john Fitz-Iohn.  who, in 42 H. 3. (amongst other of the Great Men of that time) had Summons 
h Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to be at Chester on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Infolencies of the Welsh.  
It is reported, That in 42 H. 3. the King being 
i M. Paris. 980. n. ●0.  then at St. Alban, and having News 
k M. Paris. 980. n. ●0.  that this john was dead, at some place near Guildford (in Surrey) thereupon caused 
l M. Paris. 980. n. ●0.  a Mass to be celebrated for his Soul, by the whole Covent there: and forthwith sent his Precept 
m Claus. 43 H. 3. m. 14.  to john de Crakhill, than his Treasurer, to provide a Cloth of Gold to lay over his Corpse, when it should pass through the City of London.  
To whom succeeded john his Son and Heir, than not 
n Rot Fin. 43 H. 3. m. 10.  fully of age, but married 
o Rot Fin. 43 H. 3. m. 10.  to Margery the Daughter of that Great Man Philip Basset (shortly after Justice of England.) Which john, in consideration 
p Rot Fin 43 H. 3. m. 10.  of CCC l. Fine, obtained from the King a Grant 
q Rot Fin. 43 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Custody of all the Lands of his own Inheritance; as also the benefit of his next Marriage, in case the said Margery should depart this World before the accomplishment of his full age.  
In 46 H. 3. adhering 
s Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  to Montfort Earl of Leicester, and other the then Rebellious Barons, upon 
t Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  that Peace at that time agreed on, he was appointed 
u Claus. 46 H. 3. in dorso m. 18.  by the King to send his Seal, for the Ratification thereof, in case he should not himself come in Person.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding that Accord, the next ensuing year, when they broke out again, and boldly required 
x H. Knighton, 2446. n. 20. , That the King should submit to their unreasonable Ordinances, called the Provisions of Oxford (in regard they were there framed) which were totally destructive to his Regal Authority, he joined 
y H. Knighton. 2446. n. 20.  with them in those their insolent Demands; and soon after, viz. in 48 H. 3. was one 
z M. Paris. 995. l. 43.  of their Chief Commanders in the Battle of Lewes; where, unhappily prevailing, the King was made Prisoner.  
After which, marching towards Wales, Ricards- Castle (the Chief 
a Lel. coll. vol. 1. 660.  Seat of Hugh de Mortimer) as also 
b Lel. coll. vol. 1. 660.  the Castle of Ludlow, were given 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. 660.  up into his Hands.  
And, being so great a Confident of that Rebellious Rout, he soon obtained from them (they then exercising Regal Power) a Grant 
d Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 12.  of the Sheriffalty of Westmoreland; as also of the Custody 
e Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 12.  of the Castles in those Parts, which were Robert de Vipount's, deceased; and was likewise made 
f Ibid. m. 9  Constable of Windsor-Castle.  
And, notwithstanding all this, though he grew discontented 
g Lel. coll. vol. 2. p. 378.  for not being sufficiently rewarded; yet, so great was his averseness to the Royal Interest, that when Clare Earl of Gloucester, and some others, fell off, he stood firm to the other Party, and fought 
h Esc. 49 H. ●. n. 3. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] 121 b.  stoutly on their side, in the Battle of Evesham, in 49 H. 3. where their whole Army being miserably routed, and all the Chief of that Rebellious Pack slain, he was the only 
i Esc. 49 H. ●. n. 3. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] 121 b.  Person of Note who escaped death.  
Being therefore made Prisoner 
k Esc. 49 H. ●. n. 3. Ms. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] 121 b.  and the Inheritance of all his Lands given 
l Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 6.  by the King to Clare Earl of Gloucester; though afterwards by the Decree 
m Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 6.  called Dictum de Kenilworth, he was admitted to Composition; yet he forbore 
n Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 6.  to make his Peace: Whereupon command 
o Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 6.  was given to the Sheriff of Hantshire, to seize all his Lands.  
After which, I have not seen any more of him, till his death; which happened 
p Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. m. 41. Esc. 4 E. 1. m. 47.  in 4 E. 1. but without 
q Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. m. 41. Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 47.  Issue: he being then seized 
r Esc. ut supr.  of the Manor of Fambrigge, in Com. Essex. as also of the Manors of Stepel- Clayndon, and Querndon, with a certain part of Agmondesham, in Com. Buck. Likewise of the Manor of East-Pyrie, in Com. Northampt. and Morton, in Com. Devon. leaving Richard 
Richard.  his Brother and Heir, than 
r Esc. ut. supr.  xxvii years of age. Who performing his Homage 
s Rot. Fin. ut supra.  the same year, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of all his Lands lying in the Counties of Norff. Buck. Devon. Surrey, Wiltess. Suthampt. Essex, and Northampt. paying his Relief 
u Rot. Pip. 7 E 1. Buck. Bedf.   
Which Richard, in 10 E. 1. was 
x Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: And in 23 E. 1. summoned to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm. But in 25 E. 1. 
y Rot. Vascon. 25. E. 1. m. 12.  being in the Wars of France, died 
z Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 50.  the same year, then seized 
a Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 50.  of the Manor of Fanbrigg, in Com Essex Wynters●ey,. with certain Lands in Chiriell, in Com. Wiltes. Moreton, in Com. Devon. Schaldeford, and Schyre, in Com. Surr. Multon, and Potter's- Pirye, in Com. Northampt. Whaddon, with the Chase and Hamlets of Symlesburne, Clayndon, Aylesbury, and Querndon, in Com. Buck. Likewise of the Manor of Wytheton, in Com. Linc. and Advowson of the Priory of Shuldham, in Com. Norff. leaving Maud Countess of Warwick, his eldest Sister; Robert Clifford, Son of Isabella de Clifford, Daughter of Isabella de Vipount; and Idonea, Daughter of the same Isabella de Vipount, his second Sister; Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster, Son of Aveline his third Sister; and joan the Wife of Theobald le Butiller, the fourth Sister, his 
b Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 50.  next Heirs.  
Emme his Wife still surviving 
c Claus. 26 E. 8. m. 18. ; who, in 26 E. I. had for her Dowry an Assignation 
d Claus. 26 E. 8. m. 18.  of the Manor of Whaddon, with the Chase and Park; as also the Manor of Aylesbury, and Hamlet of Burton, in Com. Buck, with the Manor of Shaldeford, and Park of Alford, in Com. Surrey  
Betwixt which Sisters, and their Descendants, Partition 
e Claus. 27 E. 2. m. 23.  of his Lands in England being made; Maude Countess of Warwick, Wife of William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, had for her Purparty the Manor of Chiriell, in Com. Wiltes. and Manor of Potter's- Pirye, with the Park, excepting x l. xv s. x d. ob. qu. of Land and Rent in that Manor, in Com. Northampt.  
Robert de Clifford, Cousin and Heir; and Idonea de Leyburne, Niece and Heir of him the said Richard; the Manor of Claydon, in Com. Buck. and Manor of Multon, in Com. Northampt. excepting Lv s. seven d. Rent in that Manor.  
joan le Butiller, the Manor of Shoppele, in Com. Suthampt. Fambrigg, in Com. Essex. Shire, with the Hamlet called lafoy Vacherie, with the Park, in Com. Surr. excepting xiv l. xi s. Rent in the fame Manor of Shire: Provided 
f Rot. Fin. 26 E. 1. m. 9 , That if Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster, one of the Cousins and Heirs of the before-specified Richard Fitz-Iohn, should except against this Partition, and claim his Purparty; then all to be reassumed into the King's Hands, and a new Partition made.  
As to his Lands in Ireland, the said Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster had 
g Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 1.  for his Purparty six Towns, an half and fourth part in that Cantred, called the Cantred of the Isles, in Thomond; of which Towns, each was valued then at xxvi s. viij d.  
Maud de Beauchamp, Countess of Warwick, full as 
h Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 1.  much, in the same Cantred.  
And, upon a new 
i Ibid. m. ●.  Partition of the Lands in England, Richard de Burgh then claiming 
k Ibid. m. ●.  his Purparty; the Assignation 
l Ibid. m. ●.  finally made to each of these Coheirs, was as followeth: viz. To Maude de Beauchamp Countess of Warwick, the Manor of Chiriell, in Com. Wiltes. and Potter- Pirie in Com. Northampt., excepting x l. xv s. ix d. Rent in the same Manor, assigned to Robert de Clifford, and Idonea de Leyburne (other of the Coheirs) in part of their purparty.  
Moreover, the said Maud had farther assigned unto her, of the Lands which Emme the Widow of the before-specified Richard Fitz-Iohn held in Dower, the Manor of Querndon, in Com. Buck. and Lix s. x d. Land and Rent in the Manor of Aylesbury, in the same County; to hold after the death of her said Emme.  
Upon this Partition also, there was then assigned unto the said Robert de Clifford, and Idonea de Leyburne, the Manor of Multon, in Com. Northampt. the Hamlet of Cinteleberwe, in Com. Buck. the Manor of Wyntrestawe, in Com. Wiltes. the Hamlet of Agmundesham, in Com. Buck. excepting xxxiv s. iv d. Land and Rent, assigned to Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster.  
Which Richard had, for his Purparty, this farther 
m Ibid.  Assignation; viz. the Manor of Claydon, in Com. Buck. Morton, in Com. Devon. as also xiv l. xii s. Land and Rent, out of the Manor of Shire, in Com. Surr. and xxxiv s. iv d. Land and Rent, out of the Hamlet of Agmundesham, in Com. Buck.  
And the said joan le Butiller (the fourth Sister and Coheir) for her 
n Ibid.  purparty, the Manor of Faubrigg, in Com. Essex. the Hamlet of Sheppeley, in Com. Suthampt. the Manor of Shire, in Com. Surr. with the Hamlet called the Vacherie, as also the Manor of Aylesbury, in Com. Buck. excepting the Rents assigned to other of these Coparceners, out of any of those Manors.   

Levinton.  
IN 33 H. 2. Henry Luvel gave 
a Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Dorset. & Somerset.  C Marks for Licence to Implead Robert de Levinton, 
Robert.  for certain Lands in Broctone, Dictanestone, and Briweton, in Com. Somerset.  
After this, scil. in 12 joh. Richard de Levinton, 
Richard.  Son 
b Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Cumbr.  of Adam de Levinton, whose Barony lay in Cumberland, gave 
c Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Cumber.  CCC Marks Fine, and three Palfreys, for Livery of the Lands of Adam his Father (who died about that time, as it seems.)  
Which Richard departed 
d Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6. Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 47. Cumbr.  this Life in 34 H. 3. being then seized 
e Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6. Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 47. Cumbr.  of the Barony of Burgh upon the Sands, in Com. Cumbr. which he held by Cornage; paying Four Pounds per annum Rent to the King; leaving Ralph 
Ralph.  his Brother 
f Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6. Esc. 34 H. 3. n. 47. Cumbr.  and Heir: Who, having married 
g Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 7. Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  Ada the Daughter and Coheir to joan de Morevill, had 
h Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 7. Claus. 32 H. 3. m. 1.  of her Inheritance, the Manor of Ayketon, Leysingby, and moiety of the Manor of Burgh upon the Sands, in Com. Cumbr. allotted 
i Claus. 33 H. 7. in dorso m. 13.  to her, upon Partition betwixt Helewyse her Sister, Wife to Richard de Vernun, and her.  
And in 34 H. 3. giving Security 
k Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6. Rot. Pip. 34 H. 3.  for the payment of C l. for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 6. Rot. Pip. 34 H. 3.  of the Lands of the said Richard de Levinton his Brother, so deceased but died 
m Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 10.  in 38 H. 3. leaving ... his Daughter 
n Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 10.  and Heir; whose Wardship was given 
o Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 10.  by the King to Eustace de Baillol, Ada his Wife surviving him. Which Ada, upon the death of Helewyse her Sister, without Issue, in 54 H. 3. was found 
p Esc. 54 H. 3. n. 19 Cantabr.  her next Heir.   

Cressie.  
IN the time of King Henry the Second, Hugh de Cressi, 
Hugh.  a Norman, took to Wife 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 415 a. n. 50.  Margaret the Daughter and Heir of William de Cheney. And, in 33 H. 2. upon Collection of the Scutage of Galweye, answered 
b Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Dorset. Somerset.  Lx s. for the Fees of William Fitz-Williams, in regard he was not in that Expedition.  
To this Hugh succeeded Roger, 
Roger.  his Son 
c Mon. Ang. ut supra.  and Heir; who, by reason of his Marriage 
d Mon. Ang. ut supra. , with Isabella, Daughter 
e Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Norff. Suff.  and Coheir to Hubert de Rye, (and Widow 
f Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 9  of Geffrey de Cestr.) without Licence, paid 
g Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 9  to the King a Fine of Cxx Marks, and xii Palfreys: and thereupon had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 9  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Norff. Suff. Buck and Kent, which had been seized on for that Transgression.  
This Roger de Cressi was 
i M. Paris. p. 254. l. 4.  in Arms against King john, in 17 joh. Whereupon his Lands were seized, and given 
k Claus. 17 Joh. m. 6.  to Robert de Ferrer. But besides this, he underwent the Sentence 
l Paris. p. 277. n. 20, & 50.  of Excommunication, by Pope Innocent the Third, for that Rebellious Action; and suffered otherwise in a very high measure, by 
m Ibid. 286. n. 30, & 40.  the burning of his Houses, and wasting of his Lands. Yet all this would not reclaim him; no, nor the death of that King: For, it appears 
n Ibid. 296. n. 40. , that he was in Arms against King Henry the Third, being taken Prisoner in the Battle of Lincoln, 1 H. 3. But, after this, he made his Peace, as it seems: For, in 16 H. 3. upon Collection of the Scutage of Elveyne, he was acquitted 
o Rot. Pip. 16 H. ●. Norff. Suff.  for seventeen Knights Fees and an half, which were part of the Fees of Hubert de Rye: as also for two Fees of his own, having himself been in that Expedition.  
This Roger possessed 
p Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. Norff. Suff.  the Lordships of Horsted, Linge, Blikelinge, Lechesham, and Bliburc; and died 
q Rot. Pip. 31 H. 3. Norff. Suff.  in 30 H. 3. Whereupon Hugh 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir, doing 
r Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 4.  his Homage, and paying C l. for his Relief, had Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 4.  of his Lands.  
Which Hugh departing 
t Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  this Life in 47 H. 3. Stephen 
Stephen.  his Son and Heir, doing 
u Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  his Homage, and giving 
x Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  Security for the Payment of his Relief, (viz. C l.) had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 5.  of his Lands.  
This Stephen took to Wife 
z Rot. Pip. 10 E. 1. Linc.  Sibyl the Daughter and Heir of john de Braytoft; and had Issue 
a Rot. Pip. 10 E. 1. Linc.  by her, William, his Son and Heir. Which William 
William.  had Summons 
b Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament in 25 E. 1. but not afterwards: so that this is all I shall say of him.   

Aguillon.  
THE first of this Family, of whom I find mention, is Manser Aguillon; 
Manser.  who, in 2 R. 1. paid 
a Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Suff.  a Fine of Forty Marks, for the King's Confirmation of ... but died before the sixth year of that King's Reign, as it seems; for than did Godfrey de St. Martin give 
b Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Wiltes.  C l. to the King, for Licence to marry Constance his Widow, with her Inheritance.  
To him succeeded William Aguillon, 
William.  who, in 17 joh. took 
c M. Paris. 262. n. 20.  part with the Rebellious Barons of that time, being one of the Great Men who then undertook 
d M. Paris. 262. n. 20.  to compel the King to conform to the Sway of those Twenty five Barons, chosen by them, to Govern the Realm. Whereupon the King caused 
e Claus. 17 Joh. m. 6.  all his Lands to be seized, and given 
f Claus. 17 Joh. m. 6.  to Simon de Campo-Remigio.  
In 18 H. 3. this William Aguillon, having married 
g Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Surr.  the Daughter of Bartholomew Cheney, held 
h Rot. Pip. 18 H. 3. Surr.  in her Right the Manor of Adington in Surrey, by Serjeanty; viz. to find a Cook at the Coronation, to prepare a Dish of Meat for the King, such as the King's Steward should appoint.  
To this William 
William.  succeeded another William; who, in 42 H. 3. received Command 
i Claus. 42 H. ●. in dorso, m. 11.  to attend the King, on Monday next preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh. And having married 
k Rot. Pip. 44 H. 3. Somerset. & Dorset.  joan Daughter to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, (one of the Coheirs to Walter marshal Earl of Pembroke) in 48 H. 3. obtained Licence 
l Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 17.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Portingeres, in Com. Suff.  
In 51 H. 3. this William exercised 
m Rot. Pip. 51 H. 3. m. 32.  the Sheriff's Office for three parts of that year, for the Counties of Surrey and Sussex: and was then made Governor 
n Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 30.  of the Castle of Guildford; and continued 
o Rot. Pip. 52 H. 3. Surr. Suss.  Sheriff for those Counties the first quarter of the 52 year.  
In 53 H. 3. he married 
p Claus. 8 E. 1. m. 7.  Margaret de Ripariis, Countess of Devon. And, having been faithful 
q Pat. 5; H. 3. m. 11.  to the King, in that great Rebellion of the Barons (lately preceding) had a Grant 
r Pat. 5; H. 3. m. 11.  of Two hundred Pound Lands per annum; as also of the Wardship of the Lands and Heirs of Richard de Plaiz, deceased.  
Moreover, in 54 H. 3. he obtained Licence 
s Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 26.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Adington, in Com. Surr. And, in 56 H. 3. (john Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel being then dead 
t Rot. Pip. 56 H. 3. m. 16.  and his Heir within age) was made Governor 
u Rot. Pip. 56 H. 3. m. 16.  of Arundel. Castle: but died 
x Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 16. Lond.  in 14 E. 1. being then seized 
y Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 16. Lond.  of one Message, and Thirteen Pound per annum Rent in London; as also of the Manor of Adington before-specified, which he held of the King in capite, by Serjeanty; viz. to make a certain Mess for the King, at his Coronation; which, being made with Fat, is called Man pigernon, otherwise, the Mess of Gyronn: leaving Isabella his Daughter and Heir, wife of Hugh Bardolf, xxviii year of age. Which Hugh, paying 
z Rot. Pip. 14 E. 1. Suss.  his Relief soon after, had Livery 
a Rot. Pip. 14 E. 1. Suff.  of her Lands. Margaret de Ripariis, his Wife, surviving; who held 
b Claus. 20 E. 1. m. 3.  in Dowry, during her Life, the Manors of Grutham, Adinton, Hoo, and Bure-Stany; with Twenty shillings and four pence yearly Rend in Edelmeton: And died 
c Claus. 20 E. 1. m. 3.  in 20 E. 1. the before-specified Isabella being then found her next Heir.   

Grey of Codnoure.  
THE first of this Noble Family, of whom I find mention in our Public Records, is Henry de Grey; 
Henry.  unto whom King Richard the First, in the sixth year of his Reign, gave 
a Cart. antiq. DD. n. 13.  the Manor of Turrce, in Essex; which Grant King john confirmed 
b Cart. 1. Joh. m. 29. , and by his Public Charter 
* Ibid.  vouchsafed to him a special Privilege, viz. to hunt the Hare and Fox in any Lands belonging to the Crown, excepting the King's own Demesn-Parks.  
Which Henry, in 1 H. 3. had also a Grant 
† Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 12.  of the Manor of Grimston, in Com. Nott. (part of the Possessions of Robert Bardolf) for his Support in the King's Service. And having afterwards married Isolda, Niece and Coheir to the same Robert, in 9 H. 3. shared 
c Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  in the Inheritance of all his Lands. By which Isolda he had Issue six Sons; Richard, whose principal Seat was at Codnoure, in Com. Derb. john, sometime Justice of Chester, Progenitor to the Lord Graye of Wilton and Rutbin; William, of Landford, in Com. Nott. and Sandiacre, in Com. Derb. Robert, of Rotherfeild; Walter, Archbishop of York; and Henry 
‖ Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 14. .  
I shall begin with Richard. 
Richard.   
This Richard, in that troublesome time, towards the latter end of King John's Reign, when divers of the Barons put themselves in Arms, under colour of asserting the Laws of the Land and the People's Liberties, stood 
l Claus. 17. Joh. m. 10.  firm to the King, and for that respect had the Lands of john de Humez, in Com. Leic. (who then adhered 
m Claus. 17. Joh. m. 10.  to the Barons) bestowed 
n Claus. 12. Joh. m. 10.  on him: So likewise 
o Ibid. m. 6.  the Lands of Simon de Cancy, in Com. Linc. And in 10 H. 3. was made Governor 
d Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 3, & 5.  of the Isles of Gerneseye, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney.  
Moreover, in 12 H. 3. he had the Custody 
e Pat. 12 H 3. m. 2.  of the Castle and Honour of Devises, in Wiltshire, committed to his trust: and in 20 H. 3. was constituted 
f Rot. Pip. 20 H. 3. Northam.  Sheriff of Northumberland: So likewise in 
g Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. Essex & Hartf.  23 H. 3. of Ess●x and Hartfordshires, for the fourth part of that year.  
In 26 H. 3. he received command 
h Rot. Vasc. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into France: And upon 
i Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 6.  the death of Isolda his Mother, in 30 H. 3. (doing his Homage) had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 30 H. 3. m. 6.  of all the Lands which she held in Nottingham and Derbyshires.  
In 36 H. 3. he had a Grant 
l Pat. 36 H. 3. m. 9  in Fee-farm, of the Islands of Gernesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureneye, for Four hundred Marks, to be paid yearly into the King's Exchequer.  
In which year, the King intending 
m M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and causing 
n M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  the Bishops of Worcester and Chichester to excite the People to do the like; though 
o M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  few were moved thereunto, yet this Richard, and john his Brother, complied 
p M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0. : which so pleased the King, that he embraced 
q M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  them in his Arms, kissed 
r M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  them, and called 
s M. Paris. in anno 1252. ●. 834. n. ●0.  them Brothers.  
In 42 H. 3. he was made Constable 
t Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  of Dovor-Castle, and Warden 
u Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  of the Cinque-Ports; and being 
† M. Paris. in anno 1258. p. 973. n. 40.  both diligent and trusty in those Offices, discovered 
x M. Paris. in anno 1258. p. 973. n. 40.  much Treasure, which the Poictovins (then in chief favour with the King) had ready to convey into France. And in 43 H. 3. had his Commission 
y Pat. 43 H. 3. m. 10.  for the Constableship of Dovor-Castle renewed.  
But, about this time, there being 
z M. Westm. in anno 1259. 43 H. 3.  no little Contest, touching Athelmure, the King's Brother by the Mother, than Elect Bishop of Winchester; divers of the Great Barons opposing 
a M. Westm. in anno 1259. (43 H. 3.)  him, in regard he was of that Party, against whom they took high exception, for misleading the King, and consuming the Wealth of the Land: Whereupon he fled 
b Ibid.  to Rome, and by false Suggestions procured 
c Ibid.  the Pope's Letters for his Institution, which were sent by Walescho, a Grey Friar, who Landed at Dovor: The Barons grew so incensed, that they forthwith sent 
d Ibid.  Hugh Bigot, then Justice of England, thither, to inquire by what Authority he was suffered to come on Shore: who went to this Richard (than Constable of the Castle) and said, 
e Ibid.  Have you been trusted by the People of England, as a faithful Warden of the Ports, and suffered this Person to Land, without our knowledge, to the manifest violation of your Oath? We think you not only unworthy of this Place any longer; but to be farther questioned, for so great a Transgression, tending to the Public damage of the whole Realm. And hereupon took 
† Ibid.  the Custody of that Castle, and of all the Ports, into his own Hands.  
This Richard married 
† Claus 7 H. 3. m. 9  Lucia the Daughter and Heir to the same john de Humez, whose Possessions in Com. Leic. were given unto him in 17 joh. as above is observed; and had 
* Claus 7 H. 3. m. 9  with her certain Lands in Norfolk: But adhering 
f Chron. Ms. in babble. Bodl. [K. 84.] inter cod. Cantuar. f. 63 a. Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  to the Barons, in those great Contests which then were betwixt the King and them; and being 
g Chron. Ms. in babble. Bodl. [K. 84.] inter cod. Cantuar. f. 63 a. Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  with young Simon Montfort (Son to that great Rebel Simon Earl of Leicester) at Kenilworth, when he was upon his march out of the North, to meet with his Father, and the Army then by him raised (which was advanced from the West near Worcester) was, with john his Son, and divers other of the Rebellious Barons, surprised 
h Chron. Ms. in babble. Bodl. [K. 84.] inter cod. Cantuar. f. 63 a. Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in the Nighttime, by a Party sent out from Prince Edward's Army, and had his Lands thereupon extended 
i Chron. Ms. in babble. Bodl. [K. 84.] inter cod. Cantuar. f. 63 a. Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3. . But both of them (by virtue of that Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) were admitted to their Fines for that Offence.  
After which, viz. in 56 H. 3. his said Son john 
john.  died 
k Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 34.  seized of these Lordships; viz. Schiringham, in Com. Norff. Thurr●ck,, in Essex, one Knights Fee in Ei●●esford, another in ... and half a Knight's Fee in Hoo, all in Kent. Likewise of the Manors of Rad●live, and To●neton, in Com. Nott. Evynton, in Com. Leic. Newbottle, in Com. Northampt. and of certain Lands in Barton, in Com. Ebor. leaving Henry 
* Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 34.  his Son and Heir xvii years of age.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  being 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in the King's Army in Wales, in 10 E. 1. had 
m Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  Scutage from all his Tenants in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Essex, Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby, that held of him by Military Service. And in 22 E. 1. (amongst other Great Men) had Summons 
n Rot. Vasc. 22 E 1. m. 8. in dorso. , upon the eighth of june, to repair forthwith to the King, to consult about the urgent Affairs of the Realm; as also to be at 
o Ibid. m. 7.  Portsmouth, upon the first of September next ensuing, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his Expedition into Gascoigne.  
In 23 E. 1. he was 
p Rot. Vasc. 23 E. 1. m. 21.  still in the King's Service, in Gascoigne. So also 
q Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 14.  in 25 E. 1.  
In 29 E. 1. he was 
r Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 3.  in the Wars of Scotland, and of Prince Edward's Retinue. So likewise in 
s Rot. Scoc. 31 ●. 1. m. 7.  31 E. 1. And in 34 E. 1. being 
t Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  there again, was 
u Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  of the Retinue to Adomare de Valence.  
This Henry gave 
* Ex Regist. de Nutley (inter coll. R. Gl. S.)  to the Canons of Nutley, (in Com. Buck.) for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Alianore his Wife, one Cottage in Shiringham, in Com. Norff. And in 1 Edw. 2. was 
x Ex ipso autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  one of those Barons who by a special Instrument, under their Hands and Seals, dated at Boulogne, ult. jan. obliged themselves with their Lives and Estates to defend that King, his Crown and Dignity, against all Power whatsoever.  
But in 2 E. 2. he departed 
y Rot. Fin. 2. E. 2. m. 13.  this Life, leaving Issue two Sons, viz. 
z Rot. Fin. 2. E. 2. m. 13.  Richard 
Richard.  and Nicholas: unto which Nicholas he gave 
a Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 10.  the Manor of Barton, in Ridale, in Com. Ebor. from whom it descended to 
b Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 10.  Edmund his Son and Heir; and from Edmund, to 
b Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 10.  Thomas; and from Thomas, to 
c Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 10.  Ralph. Which Ralph being of full age in 21 H. 6. and then doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 10.  thereof.  
But I return to Richard the eldest Son.  
This Richard had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 2 E. 2. m. 13.  of his Lands in 2 E. 2. (the same year his Father died) and in 4 E. 2. was employed 
f Rot. Scoc 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 5.  in the King's Service in Scotland.  
In 6 E. 2. he was Seneschal 
† Rot. Vasc. 6 E. 2. m. 1.  of Gascoine; and in 8 E. 2. obtained 
g Rot. Fin. ● E. 2. m. 7.  the Wardship of Ralph the Son and Heir of Richard Basset (then deceased) for the Sum of Eight hundred Pounds. He also received Command 
h Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 4.  (about the same time) to advance with Horse and Arms, to Newcastle upon Tine, and other Parts of the Marches of Scotland, for the King's Service.  
In 12 E. 2. he was again 
i Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland. So also in 
k Rot. Scoc. 1● E. 2. m. 8.  13 E. 2. being then of the Retinue 
l Rot. Scoc. 1● E. 2. m. 8.  with Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk.  
In 17 E. 2. he was constituted 
m Rot. Vasc. 17 E. 2. m. 4.  Steward of the Duchy of Aquitane; and the next ensuing year, sent 
n H. Knighton 2543. n. 40. , with Nicholas his Brother, and many other Great Men, with an Army, to seize that Duchy into the King's Hands, by reason that the King of France refused to do Homage for it unto King Edward.  
In 19 E. 2. he was made Constable 
o Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 14.  of Notingham-Castle: and again 
p Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 14.  in 1 E. 3. In which year he was sent 
q Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. in dorso m. 10.  to the Marches of Scotland, upon the King's Service.  
In 4 E. 3. he obtained a Charter 
r Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 10.  for a Market every Week, upon the Friday, at his Manor of Thurrok in Essex; and a Fair yearly, upon the Eve and Day of the Feast of St. Peter and Paul. Likewise 
s Ibid. , for another market, upon the Tuesday, every Week, at his Manor of Elefourd, (in Kent) and a Fair every year, upon the Eve and Feast-day of the same Apostles Peter and Paul. As also 
t Ibid.  a Market every Week, upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Shiringham; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve and Day of the Ascension of our Lord; together 
u Ibid.  with Free-warren throughout all his Demesn-Lands in Thurrok, and Eillesford, in Kent; Newbottle, in Com. Northampt. Evynton, in Com. Leic. Barton upon Trent, in Com. Nott. and Codenoure, in Com. Derb.  
And in 7 E. 3. had Summons 
* Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. in dorso m. 28.  to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine, on Trinity-Sunday, well accoutred with Horse and Arms; and thence to march with him against the Scots: But, by reason of his debility of Body at that time, had then a special Dispensation 
x Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. in dorso m. 28.  to spare his Service.  
In 8 E. 3. he had another Charter 
y Cart. 8 E. ●. n. 42.  from the King, of Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Manors of Upton, and Tonewell, in Com. Suthampt. as also a Market on the Thursday, every Week, at his Manor of Deneby, in Com. Derb. with a Fair yearly, on the Eve and Day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.  
But in 9 E. 3. he died 
z Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 45. , being then seized 
a Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 45.  of the Manor of Aylesford, in Kent; of the Manor and Castle of Codenoure, in Com. Derb. of the Manor of Evyngton, in Com. Leic. Shiringham, in Com. Norff. and Thurrok, in Essex: leaving john his Son and Heir xxx years of age; and a younger Son, called Robert 
b Esc. 28 ●. 3. n. 41. Dorset. , who had 
c Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 41. Dorset.  the Manor of Cherleton- Grey, in Com. Somerset. as also 
* Claus. 18 E. 3. m. 2.  divers other Lordships and Lands, lying in the Counties of Somerset and Dorset, by virtue of an Entail formerly made by Fine, whereby, for want of Issue-male of Robert Fitz-Payn, they were settled on this Robert Grey, and Elizabeth then his Wife, and the Issue-male of their two Bodies, lawfully begotten.  
Which john, 
john.  in 7 E. 3. (his Father then living) was 
d Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 31.  in Scotland, in the King's Service; where he behaved himself so bravely, that, in 9 E. 3. the King, acknowledging 
e Claus. 9 E. 3. in dorso m. 8.  his great Travel and Expenses in those his Scottish Wars, did 
f Claus. 9 E. 3. in dorso m. 8. , in part of Recompense, acquit him of all such Debts as he then owed unto the Exchequer; and the same year gave hi●h Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 9 E. ●. m. 17.  of his Lands (upon performance of his Homage) saving 
h Rot. Fin. 9 E. 3. m. 17.  to joan his Mother her reasonable Dowry.  
Before the end of that year, he went 
i Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 33.  again to the Wars of Scotland, being of the Retinue 
k Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 33.  of Hugh de Andley: So likewise in 11 E. 3. in 
l Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 4.  that Expedition than made thither.  
In 12 E. 3. he was 
m Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 6.  in Flanders; in the King's Service. And in 13 E. 3. there being 
n Claus. 1● E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●. in dorso.  a general Command to all others, to give Aid to the King, in the defence of the Seacoasts; he was specially exempted 
o Claus. 1●. E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●. in dorso.  from that Charge, and likewise 
p Ibid.  from any Imposition on his Lands; by reason he was then beyond-Sea, in the King's Service.  
In 14 E. 3. he was again 
q Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 6.  in Flanders; and in 15 E. 3. in 
r Rot. Scoc. ●5 E. 3. m. 2.  the Scottish-Wars: So also in 
s Rot. Scoc. 19 E. 3. m. 15.  19 E. 3. And in 20 E. 3. attending 
t Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1.  the King in that Expedition then made into France, continued 
u Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  there the next ensuing year, being of the Retinue with Henry Earl of Lancaster.  
This john, being so active a Person, had such great esteem with the King, that (about this time) he received 
* Ex compot. Joh. Coke Cleriei m●gn. Garderob●● Reg. m. 10. & m. 11. penès. Remem. Reg. in. Scacc.  at his Hands a Hood of White Cloth, embroidered with Blue Men, dancing, buttoned before with great Pearls. And being 
x Ex compot. Joh. Coke Cleri●i magn. Garderob●● Reg. m. 10. & m. 11. penès. Remem. Reg. in. Scacc.  to perform divers Military Exercises, in a Tourn●●ent at Canterbury, had certain Accoutrements of Indian-Silk, whereon the Arms of Sir Stephen Cosyngton Knight, were painted; bestowed 
y Ex compot. Joh. Coke Cleri●i magn. Garderob●● Reg. m. 10. & m. 11. penès. Remem. Reg. in Scacc.  on him by the King.  
In 22 E. 3. he went 
z Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉. E. ●. m. 4.  again into France, being still of the Retinue 
a Rot. Fran. 〈◊〉. E. ●. m. 4.  with Henry Earl of Lancaster: and in 26 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
b Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 ●. ●. m. 5.  with the Lord D'eincourt, to array all the Knights, Esquires, and other able Persons, residing in the Counties of Nottingham, and Derby; and to conduct them to such Places as should be needful, for the defence of the Realm; there being an Invasion at that time threatened by the French.  
In 29 E. 3. he was again 
c Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 9  in the Wars of France, and likewise of the Retinue 
d Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 9  with Henry Duke of Lancaster. So also 
e Rot. Vascon. 32 & 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  in 33 E. 3. And the same year was constituted 
f Rot. Fin. 33. E. 3. m. 9  Governor of the Town and Castle of rochester, for Life.  
But after all these his Military Employments, he obtained Licence 
g pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1● m. 7.  in 39 E. 3. to go on Pilgrimage: and in 45 E. 3. being grown 
h Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  very aged, and not able to endure Travel, as formerly, had a special Dispensation 
i Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  from the King (wherein his great and manifold Services, with much fidelity and valour, are gratefully acknowledged 
k Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16. ) to exempt him from coming to Parliament, and Councils; and likewise 
l Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  from being charged with setting forth any Soldiers whatsoever, in the Wars of that King, his Heirs, or Successors.  
When he diect, I have not seen: but certain it is, that he had two Sons, Henry 
m Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m. 15. & m. 13.  and john 
n Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m. 15. & m. 13. ; who being 
o Rot. Fran. 43 E. 3. m. 15. & m. 13.  both of them in that Expedition made into France, in 43 E. 3. were of the Retinue with john of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster. Likewise Alice, a Daughter, Wife 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of William Son of Sir Adam de Everingham, of Laxton, in Com. Nott.  
Which Henry died in his Father's Life-time, and left Issue Richard 
Richard.  
q Esc. 2 H. 2. n. ●. Claus. 2 R. 2. n. 26. ; who took to Wife Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Ralph Lord Basset of Sapcote, she 
r Claus. 10 R. 2. m. 6.  being then within age.  
Which Richard, in 16 R. 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 16 R. 2. m. 22.  of his Lands; and the next ensuing year went 
t Rot. Franc. 1● R. 2. m. 11.  into France, upon that King's Service, in his Wars there. So also in 
u Rot. Franc. 21 R. 2. m. 2.  21 R. 2. And in 2 H. 4. was first made Admiral 
† Par. 2 H. 40. p. 3. m. 33.  of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames, to the Northwards; and afterwards constituted 
x Ex ipso autogr. penès Cle●lc. Pell.  jointly Governor of the Castle of ●o●esburgh, in Scotland, with Sir Stephen le Scrope, for the term of three years, covenanting 
y Ex ipso autogr. penès Cle●lc. Pell.  to maintain the Garrison therein, for Four hundred Marks per annum: And went 
z Rot. Scoc. 2 H. 4. m. 3.  accordingly.  
In 3 H. 4. he was again 
a Rot. Franc. 3 H. 4. m. 5.  sent into France, upon the King's Service. And in 5 H. 4. constituted 
b Pat. 5 H. 4. p. 1. m. 26.  Justice of South-Wales.  
In 8 H. 4. he was made Constable 
c Pat. 8 H. 4. p. 1. m. 30.  of the Castle of Nottingham, as also Chief-Ranger of the Forest of Shirewood, for term of Life. And in 14 H. 4. was constituted Governor 
d Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 4. m. 3.  of the Castle of Frounsak, in the Duchy of Aquirane; as also of the whole Country of Frounsa●●ys.  
The same year, being 
e Rot. Fran. 14 H. 4. m. 15.  Lord Chamberlain to the King, he was joined in Commission 
f Rot. Fran. 14 H. 4. m. 15.  with Thomas Bishop of Durbam, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of john Duke of Burgundy, for a Marriage betwixt Henry Prince of Wales (eldest Son to the King) and the Lady Anne, Daughter of that Duke; touching the Lands both of the Prince and Duke, and of the Earl of Charolois his Son.  
In 2 H. 5. he was 
g Rot. Franc. 2 H. 5. m. 10.  again in Commission with the same Bishop of Durham, and some others, to treat with the Ambassadors of the King of France, about a Marriage betwixt King Henry himself, and Ratherine Daughter to the King of France.  
In the same year also he was constituted 
h Rot. Scoc. 2 H. 5. m. 19  one of the King's Commissioners, to treat with such other as the King of Scots should appoint, upon a Truce betwixt King Henry and him, both by Sea and Land. And the next year following was made Warden 
i Rot. Scoc. ● H. 5. m. 14.  of the East-Marches, toward Scotland; being then also commanded 
k Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 2. m. 6.  (with john Lord Nevil) to receive Henry, the Son of Sir Henry Percy Knight, at the Hands of the Duke of Albany (than Governor of the Realm of Scotland) and cause him to be safe-conducted to the King.  
In 5 H. 5. he was made Governor 
l Rot. Norm. 5 H. 5. m. 23.  of the Castle of Argentoin, in the Duchy of Normandy; and went 
m Rot. Franc. 5 H. 5. m. 24.  thither accordingly. But the next year following, upon the first day of August, he departed 
n Esc. 6 H 5. n. 5.  this Life, and was buried 
o Claus. 23 H. 6. in dor●o m. 3.  at Aylesford, in Kent; being then seized 
p Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 5.  in his Demesn as of Fee, of the Castle and Manor of Codenoure, in Com. Derb. of the moiety of the Castle and Manor of Castle- Bytham, and the moiety of the Manors of East- Bytham, Counthorpe, and Wytham, with the Manors of Cheley, and Metheringham, in Com. Linc. And, in the Right 
q Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 5.  of Elizabeth his Wife, then surviving, of the moiety of the Manors of Stanton, and Sapcote, in Com. Leic. of the Manor of Chedel, in Com. Staff. and of the Manor and Castle of Beneseld, in Com. Northampt. leaving john 
r Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 5.  his Son and Heir xxii year of age.  
Which Elizabeth enfeoffed 
s Claus. 23. H. 6. in dorso m. 3.  john Duke of Somerset, and others, in all the Lands of her Inheritance; to the intent 
t Claus. 23. H. 6. in dorso m. 3. , that out of the Revenues thereof, they should discharge her Debts, as also her Funeral Expenses, at Aylesford, in Kent, where she appointed to be buried by her Lo●d and Husband; and to find a Priest to sing there, for the Soul of her said Husband, herself, and Children, for seven years; and to pay 
u Claus. 23. H. 6. in dorso m. 3.  to the Friers-Preachers, at Stanford, Ten Pounds Sterling, to pray for the Soul of herself, her Husband, and Children. She likewise ordained *, That Henry Lord Grey of Codnoure, her Grandson, or his Heirs, within two years after any of them arrived to the age of twenty one years, should make a sure Estate unto john the Son of William, sometime Lord Zouche, and Elizabeth his Wife (her Daughter) of the Manor of Cheyle-Hall, and certain other Lands.  
But I return to john, 
john.  Son and Heir to the last-mentioned Richard.  
This john had Livery 
x Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 14. Rot. Fin. 6 H. 5. m. 5.  of his Lands the same year his Father died; his Homage being 
y Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 14. Rot. Fin. 6 H. 5. m. 5.  respited: but died 
z Lib. cedul. 9 ●. 6. p. 429.  in 9 H. 6. leaving Henry his Brother and Heir xxv 
a Lib. cedul. 9 ●. 6. p. 429.  years of age.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 9 H. 6. m. 16.  of his Lands the same year: And, having married 
c Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 13:  Margaret one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Henry Lord Percy of Athol, in 11 H. 6. shared 
d Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 13:  in the Inheritance of that Lord Percy's Lands.  
Which Margaret afterwards became the Wife 
e Lib. cedul. 4 E. 4. p. 760.  of Sir Richard Vere Knight.  
This Henry died 
* Esc. 22 H. 6. n. 35.  17 julii, 22 H. 6. being then seized 
† Esc. 22 H. 6. n. 35.  of the Manors of Newbottle, in Com. Northampt Upton,, and Toneworth, in Com. Suthampt. Evyngton, in Com. Leic. Toweton, Brokestowe, and Radcliffe, upon Trent, in Com. Nott. and of the Castle and Manor of Codnoure, with the Manors of Henoure, Denvy, and Stoke, in Com. Derb. leaving Henry 
Henry.  his Son nine 
f Esc. 22 H. 6. n. 35.  years of age.  
Which last-mentioned Henry, much affecting the Study of Chemistry, in 3 Edw. 4. obtained a Licence 
g Pat. 3 E. 4. p. 2. m. 17.  from the King, to practise the Transmutation of Metals, by his Philosophical Skill. How he sped therein, I cannot say: But, in 
h Pat. 13 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  consideration of his many and great Services to the King, he obtained 
i Pat. 13 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  in 13 E. 4. a Grant of all those Lands in the North of Ireland, called le Cale, and of all the Castles and Lordships therein; as also 
k Pat. 13 E. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  of all Arde, in that part of Ireland; to hold for the term of Forty years freely, without rendering any account therefore.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year (viz. 14 E. 4.) he was retained 
l Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the King for one whole year, in his Wars of Normandy, and other Parts of France, with twenty Spears, and Clx Archers.  
And in 1 R. 3. obtained a Grant 
m Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 4.  of the Manors of Okham, Langham, and Egeston, in Com. Rotel. Hengrave, Haverell, and Hersham, in Suffolk; to hold to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body lawfully begotten.  
But this Gift ended with his Life: for, having by his Testament 
n Dogget qu. 34. , bearing date 10 Sept. 8 H. 7. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of our Lady, in the Freres, at Aylesford, in Kent; and given to Richard Grace, his Bastard-Son, his Manor of Ratcliff upon Trent, in Com. Nott. and to the Heirs of his Body: as also appointed, That his other Bastard-Son, named Henry (whom he had by Katherine Finderne) should marry Cecilie Charleton; he died 
o Dogget qu. 34.  in 11 H. 7. without any lawful Issue.  
Whereupon the Manor and Castle of Codenoure, with some other of his Lands, came to Elizabeth his Aunt and Heir, Wife of Sir john Zouche Knight, a younger Son to William Lord Zouche of Haringworth.  
From which Henry (his Natural Son) the Grays of Langley, in Com. Leic. are descended.   

Grey of Wilton.  
I Come now to john de Grey, 
john.  second Son to the first Henry de Grace.  
This john, in 9 H. 3. was Guardian 
a Rot. Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  to Oliver D'aincourt; and paid 
b Rot. Pip. 9 H. 3. Oxo●.  Lxx l. at that time for him, upon levying the Scutage of Poictou.  
In 23 H. 3. he was Sheriff 
c Rot. Pip. 23 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  for the Counties of Buck, and Bedf. for three parts of that year: and in 26 H. 3. had Summons 
d Rot. Vasc. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his Expedition then made into France.  
In 30 H. 3. he was made Constable 
e Pat. 30 H. 3. m. 2.  of the Castle of Gannoc, in North-Wales. And, in 33 H. 3. being 
f Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 8.  then Justice of Chester, had a Grant 
g Pat. 33 H. 3. m. 8.  of all the King's Lands in Cheshire, and North- Wales viz. Ros, Rewennyoc, Dyffrencloyy,; and Englefeld; to hold from the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, for one whole year: rendering to the King Five hundred Marks, at the Feast of St. john Baptist, and the Nativity of our Lord, by equal Portions.  
The like Grant 
h Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 7.  he had in 34 H. 3. But Wales being then brought in subjection 
i M. Paris. in ann. 1●50. (34 ●. 3.) p. 816. n. 10.  to the King, Alan la Zouche supplanted 
k M. Paris. in ann. 1●50. (34 ●. 3.) p. 816. n. 10.  him, and gave 
l M. Paris. in ann. 1●50. (34 ●. 3.) p. 816. n. 10.  a greater Rent, viz. Eleven hundred Marks per annum, for those Territories.  
In 35 H. 3. the Lady joan Peyure, Widow of Pauline Peyure (a Great Man in that Age) being possessed 
m Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton, in anno 1251.  of all her Husband's Estate, sold 
n Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton, in anno 1251.  to this john the Marriage of her Son, for Five hundred Marks; he undertaking to discharge her of any Fine to the King: Whereupon he married 
o Chron. de Dunstaple in bibls. Cotton, in anno 1251.  him to his own Daughter. And when this joan heard that the King had given her Marriage (as she was a Widow) to one Stephen de Salines, an Alien; she, by the advice of her Friends, (being the● at London) matched 
p Rot. Fin. 35 H. 3. m. 19 Rot. Pip. 36 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  herself to this john de Grey, upon Tuesday next before the xv mc of St. Michael. Which being told the King, he grew 
q Rot. Fin. 35 H. 3. m. 19 Rot. Pip. 36 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  much offended; but at length accepted of a Fine 
r Rot. Fin. 35 H. 3. m. 19 Rot. Pip. 36 H. 3. Buck. & Bedf.  of Five hundred Marks from him, for that Transgression. Which lady joan departing 
s Chron. de Dunstaple ut supra.  this Life at Leyham, about five years after, was buried at 
t Chron. de Dunstaple ut supra.  Wonbury, by this john de Grey her Husband.  
In 36 H. 3. the King intending 
u M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30.  a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and causing 
* M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30.  the Bishops of Worcester and Chichester, with the Abot of Westminster, to stir up the People to the like Devotion; though 
x M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30.  few were moved thereat, yet this john and Richard his Brother assented 
y M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30. ; which so pleased the King, that, embracing them in his Arms, he kissed 
z M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30.  them, and called 
a M. Paris. in anno 1●52. p. 834. n. 30.  them Brothers.  
In 37 H. 3. this john was made Governor 
a Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 10.  of Northampton-Castle; and in 38 H. 3. constituted Steward 
b Rot. Vascon: 38 H. 3. p. 2. m. 20.  of all Gascoigne, upon the twenty fourth of August, the King being then at Bordeaux: and about the beginning of October following, by reason of Sickness, his Brother Richard was substituted 
c Ibid. m. 19  in his stead. But in 40 H. 3. being 
d M Paris. in ann. 1255. p. 914. n. 20.  an aged Knight, much esteemed for his Civility and Valour, as also Chief of the King's Council; being weary 
e M Paris. in ann. 1255. p. 914. n. 20.  of the Vanities of the Court, he withdrew 
f M Paris. in ann. 1255. p. 914. n. 20.  himself.  
In 41 H. 3. he was made Governor 
g Pat. 41 H. ●. m. 9  of the Castle at Shrewsbury; and in 42 H. 3. Constable 
h Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 9  of Dovor-Castle. In 47 H. 3. Sheriff 
i Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 9 & m. 18.  of Herefordshire, and Governor 
k Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 9 & m. 18.  of the Castle of Hereford.  
In 48 H. 3. he had the Custody 
l Pat 48 H. 3. m. 14.  of all the Lands of Anchor de Freschevill, in the Counties of Nott. and Derb. And was then one of those Barons who undertook 
m Ibid. m. 18.  that the King should stand to the Determination of Lewes King of France, for the decision of those Differences which were then betwixt him, and some of the other then in Arms.  
And standing Loyal 
n Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 11.  to the King, when, he had that sharp War with the Rebellious Barons; after that signal Victory at Evesham (about the beginning of August, 49 H. 3.) was made 
o Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 11.  Sheriff for the Counties of Nott. and Derb.  
This john died 
p C●aus. 50 H. 3. m. 5.  in 50 H. 3. leaving Reginald 
Reginald.  his Son 
q C●aus. 50 H. 3. m. 5.  and Heir; and ... a Daughter, married 
† Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 9  to Robert de Tatshall. Which Reginald, soon after, in respect of his faithful Services to that King, obtained the favour to have a special Livery 
r C●aus. 50 H. 3. m. 5.  of all his Father's Lands, though he had not then done his Homage.  
He was also, the same year, constituted Sheriff 
s Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 23.  of the Counties of Nott. and Derb. and Governor 
t Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 23.  of Notingham-Castle, as his Father had been: And the next year following, had 
u Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 15.  the like Trust for the Castle of Northampton. So also in 
* Rot. Pip. 53 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  53 H. 3.  
In 9 E. 1. he was made Justice 
x Pat. 9 ●. 1. m. 2.  of Chester, (which Office his Father had formerly held) and merited so well, for his manifold Services, that he had part of the Honour of Monmouth give 
y Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 10.  to him by the King, in recompense thereof. But the Welsh charged 
z Hist. of Wales by D. Powel p. ●47.  him with the breach of those Articles of Peace, which were made betwixt King Edward and them: First, By framing Accusations against the Men of Tegengl, and Ros, for Trespasses done in the time of King Henry the Third: And secondly, That notwithstanding the King had granted to all Land-holders', within the four canters, That they should enjoy their ancient Liberties and Customs; yet that he introduced many new Customs amongst them, contrary to the Articles of Peace beforementioned, oppressing them in divers 
a Ibid. p. 360, 36●, & 36●.  other Particulars, the mention whereof, for brevity's sake, I pass by.  
And in farther remuneration of his Services, obtained 
b Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 4. Pat. 2 ●. ●. p. 1. m. 4. per Inspex.  from that King the Castle of Ruthyn, and Cantred of Deffryn-Cluit, with all the Lands of Wenthlian de Lascy, in the Cantred of Englefeild; as by his Charter, dated at Dynbey, 23 Oct. in the tenth year of his Reign, appeareth.  
In the same-year, being in the King's Army in Wales, he had Scutage 
c Rot. de 〈◊〉. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4. Cl●●s. 29 E. 1. m. 16.  of his Tenants, who held of him by Military Service.  
This Reginald married 
d Rot. Pip. 15 ●. 1. Heref. P●ac. ●oram R. 20 E. 1. Rot. 39, & 42.  Maude the Daughter and Heir of Henry de Longchamp (a great Baron) whose principal Seat was Wilton-Castle, in Herefordshire: And in 22 E. 1. received Command 
e Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  to be at Portsmouth 1 Sept. to attend the King into Gascoigne, then in danger by the French.  
In 25 E. 1. the King going 
f H. Knighton, 2510. n. 40. Et T. Wals. in anno 25 E. 1. p. 39●. 30.  into Flanders, and committing 
g H. Knighton, 2510. n. 40. Et T. Wals. in anno 25 E. 1. p. 39 30.  the Government of this whole Realm, in his absence, unto Prince Edward; joined (amongst others) this Reginald, as an Assistant 
h H. Knighton, 2510. n. 40. Et T. Wals. in anno 25 E. 1. p. 39●. 30.  to him.  
The same year, upon 
i H. Knighton 2524. n. 10.  the King's Confirmation of those two memorable Charters, called Magna Carta, and Carta de Foresta; which chiefly through the Potency of Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, than Constable of England, and Roger Bigot Earl of Norfolk, Marshal, were then obtained 
k H. Knighton 2524. n. 10.  (but not with the King's free liking) was 
l H. Knighton 2524. n. 10.  one of those who, upon that Accord then made betwixt the King, and the other Barons, that stood for their Rights and Liberties, undertook 
m H. Knighton 2524. n. 10. , on the King's behalf, for the Indemnity of those two Earls.  
In 31 E. 1. he was 
n Rot. Scoc. 〈…〉 E. 1. m. 1●.  in the King's Army in Scotland.  
This Reginald had a Daughter called joan, who was the Wife 
o Ex vet. cod. Ms. penès. Th. Comitem Arundel ann. 1640. f. 49 ●.  of Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton; and had 
p Ex vet. cod. Ms. penès. Th. Comitem Arundel ann. 1640. f. 49 ●.  in Frankmarriage, by his Gift, all his Lands in Olney, in Com. Buck. As also a Brother 
q Rot. Protect. 34 ●. 1. m. 9 , called john, who in 34 E. 1. was 
r Rot. Protect. 34 ●. 1. m. 9  in the King's Service in Scotland.  
And departed 
s Esc. 1 E. 2. n 54.  this Life in 1 E. 2. being then seized 
t Esc. 1 E. 2. n 54.  of the Manor of Shirland, in Com. Derb. of the Manor of Rishton, in Com. Cestr. of the Castle of Ruthyn, and the whole Cantred of Deffren-cloyd; and likewise of Penbeden, Maismanan, and Blorent, lying in the Cantred of Englefeild: leaving john his Son and Heir forty years of age; whose Fealty the King, as a special Grace and Favour, appointed 
u Rot. Fin. ● E. 2. m. 3.  his Eschactor beyond Trent, soon after, to take, and to make Livery to him of his Inheritance.  
This john was an active Man in the King's Service, whilst his Father lived, as it seems; for 
* Plac. Parl. 35 E. 1. p. ●38.  in 35 E. 1. in consideration thereof, that King acquitted 
† Plac. Parl. 35 E. 1. p. ●38.  Reginald his Father of Cli l. nineteen s. vi d. part of a Debt of CCCli l. nineteen s. vi d. and accepted 
‖ Plac. Parl. 35 E. 1. p. ●38.  of the remaining part (viz. CC l.) by x l. per annum.  
In 4 E. 2. he received Command 
* Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  from the King to be at Rokesburgh, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots, then declared 
x Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  to be the King's Enemies.  
In 7 E. 2. he was again 
y Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  in the Wars of Scotland: And in 8 E. 2. received another 
z Rot. Scoc. 8 E 2. in dorso m. 9  Command from the King, to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast-day of the Assumption of our Lady, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march into that Realm.  
In 10 E. 2. he was Justice 
a Rot. Fin. 10 ●. 2. m. 17.  of North-Wales, and Governor 
b Rot. Fin. 10 ●. 2. m. 17.  of the Castle of Caernarvon. And in 11 E. 2. charged 
c Claus. 11 ●. 2. m. 23.  to provide CC able Foot-Soldiers, out of his Territory of Deffreneloyt, for the Wars of Scotland; to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the morrow after the Feast of St. Laurence.  
But in 17 E. 2. he departed 
d Esc. 17. ●. 2. n. 74.  this Life, being seized 
e Esc. 17 ●. 2. n. 74.  of the Manor of Eston-Grey, in Com. Wiltes. Kempling, in Com. Glouc. of the Castle of Ruthyn, and Cantred of Deffren-●loyt, in North-Wales; as also of those Lands in Englefeld, which were formerly belonging to Wenthlian de Lacie: Likewise of the Manor of Wilt●n upon Way, in Com. Heref. Towsland, in Com. Hunt. Depeden, and Punlot, in Com. Essex. and Schirland, in Com. Derb. leaving Henry 
f Ibid.  his Son and Heir forty years of age.  
Moreover, it appeareth, that he held 
g Claus. 19 ● 2. m. 32.  for term of Life, with Remainder to Roger his younger Son (by a second Wife, as some affirm) and to the Heirs of his Body, the Manors of Harewold, Podyngton, lafoy lay, Brokburwe, and Wrest, in Com. Bedf. Holewelle, in Com. Hertf. Great. Brickhill, with the Advowson of the Church, Walton, Woleton, Over-Ble●cheleye, Snelleston, Stoke- Hamund, and Seweneston, with the Advowson of the Church of Walton, in Com. Buck. Gylling, and Hemyngford- Turbervi●l, in Com. Hunt. certain Lands in Depeden, in Com. Essex. and the Manors of Swonton, Flit, and Houghton, in Com. Bedf. From which Henry, the Family of the Lord Grays of Wilton; and from Roger, those of Ruthyn, afterwards descended.  
Touching those of Wilton, being first to take notice, I find 
h Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11. , That whereas this Henry was in the King's Service, in the Wars of Gascoigne, from the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, in Anno 17 Edw. 2. until the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen than next following; within which time his Father died (viz. on the Feast-day of the Apostles Simon and jude) so that he could not come to take possession of his Inheritance, fallen to him thereby, so soon as accustomably he should have done; King Edward the Third therefore, in the first year of his Reign, taking 
i Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  consideration of that his Service, remitted 
k Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  to him a Debt of Clii l. owing to the Exchequer; he being 
l Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  also the same year in his Wars of Scotland.  
In 16 E. 3. the King intending 
m Rot. Fran. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  a Voyage-Royal into France, and to take Shipping with his Army at Portsmonth, upon the first of March, sent his Precept 
n Rot. Fran. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  to this Henry, to attend him there accordingly, with Twenty Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers. Whether he was in that Expedition, or not, I am uncertain; for it is evident, that he died 
o Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 46.  the same year, being then seized 
p Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 46.  of one Message and forty Acres of Land in Braddon, in Com. Northampt. of the Manors of Eton, and Waterhall, in Com. Buck. Pearl, in Com. Essex. Kemple, in Com. Glouc. Gylling, in Com. Hunt. (which was given to john de Grey Justice of Chester, and Emme his Wife, and to R●ginald their Son, and his Heirs; whereby it descended to john the Son of the said Reginald; and from that john, to this Henry, his Son and Heir:) Aston- Grey, in Com. Wiltes. and Wilton upon Weigh, with the Advowson of the Church of Peterstowe, in the Marches of Wales: leaving Reginald 
q Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 46.  his Son and Heir thirty years of age.  
Which Reginald, in 19 E. 3. being a Baneret 
r Rot. Fin. 19 E. 3. m. 4. , upon that Expedition which the King then made into France, had command 
s Rot. Fin. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to prepare himself, and all his Retinue, so that he might be in readiness to set Sail with him thither, upon the Feast-day of St. Laurence, the same year.  
But of this Reginald, I have not seen any thing farther memorable, till his death; other than that he was summoned 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to the several Parliaments from 17 until 34 E. 3. inclusive; and that he departed 
u Esc. 44 ●. 3. n. 30.  this Life upon Tuesday in Whitsunweek, in 44 E. 3. being then seized 
x Esc. 44 ●. 3. n. 30.  of a certain Manor in Hemingby, in Com. Linc. as also of the Manors of Stretton, and Shirland, in Com. Derb. Mundene, in Com. Hertf. Porth-pole juxta Holborn, in Com. Midd. Pearl, with the Hamlet of Giberake, in Com. Essex. Wilton super Way, in the Marches of Wales; Hertfordingbury, in Com. Hertf. Towsland, in Com. Hunt. Eyton, and Waterball, in Com. Buck. and Eston- Grey, in Com. Wiltes. leaving Henry his Son and Heir xxviii years of age, and Maude 
* Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 1●.  his Widow; who had for her Dowry 
y Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 1●.  assigned to her, out of his Estate, the 
z Esc. 15 R. 2. p. 1. n. 27.  Manor of Shirland, in Com. Derb. Towsland, in Com. Hunt. and Hemyngby, in Com. Linc.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  then doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 13.  of his Lands.  
This Henry, in 40 E. 3. (his Father then living) was 
b Rot. Vascon. 40 E. 3. m. 1.  of the Retinue of john of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster, in that Expedition then by him made into Gascoigne: and in 50 E. 3. was summoned 
c Claus. de ●od. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the Name of Henry de Grey de Shirland, Chivalier.  
And departed 
d Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 29.  this Life upon Saturday next before the Feast of St. George, in 19 R. 2. leaving Richard 
Richard.  
e Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 29.  his Son and Heir (by Elizabeth his Wife) then three years of age: (which Elizabeth had the Manor of Pearl, with divers Lands in Great Leg●es, in Com. Essex. as also the fourth part of the Manor of Olney, in Com. Buck. assigned 
f Claus. 20 R. 2. p. 1. m ●3.  to her, for her Dowry) And Margaret, a Daughter 
* Claus. 14 H. 4. m. 8. , Wife to john Lord Darcy  
This last-mentioned Richard, being so young at his Father's death, came not into action of a long time; for, till 3 H. 5. I find no mention o● him: but then he was 
g Rot. Franc. 3 H 5 m 8.  of the Retinue with Thomas Earl of Dorset (Uncle to the King) and Lieutenant of Normandy, in his Expedition thither. Nor from that time, until the twentieth of Henry the Sixth, that he made his Testament 
h Chicheley vol. 1. 488 ●.  at Blechelee, the twelfth of August, Anno 1442. whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of our Lady at Blechelee, and gave his Manor of Baryll-Hall, in Com. Essex. to Margaret his Wife, to hold during her Life; and died 
i Esc. 20 H. 6. n. 18.  upon the Monday next preceding the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady, the same year; being then seized 
k Esc. 20 H. 6. n. 18.  of the Castle and Manor of Wilton, in Com. Here●. of the Manor of Port-pole, called Grays-Inn, in Com. Midd. of the Manors of Shirland, and Stretton, in Com. Derb. Hemmyngby, in Com. Linc. Aston- Grey, in Com. Wiltes. Shenley, Aston- Clint●n, Morton, Sherington, Water-Eaton, and Waterhall, in Com. Buck. Pearl, Seires, South-house, le Hyde, Snorham, Weldebernes, Lathingden-bernes, and A●resflote, in Com. Essex. Berton, in Com. Cantabr.. with Towestond, and Gilling, in Com. Hunt. leaving Reginald 
l Ibid.  his Son then twenty one years of age; Margaret 
m Ibid.  his second Wife surviving him.  
Which Reginald, the next ensuing year, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 21 H. 6. m. 15.  of his Lands, doing his Homage: And in 30 H. 6. the said Margaret died 
o Esc. 30 H. 6. n. 12.  viz. 16 jan. leaving William 
p Esc. 30 H. 6. n. 12.  de Grey her Son and Heir, than nineteen years of age.  
To the last-mentioned Richard, succeeded Reginald 
Reginald.  his Son and Heir, beforementioned: But of him I find nothing more, than that he had Issue john, 
john.  who was 
q Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  retained by Indenture, in 14 E. 4. to serve the King, in his Duchy of Normandy, and Realm of France, for one whole year, beginning upon the one and twentieth of November, with six Spears, and fifty Archers.  
In 1 R. 3. this john obtained a Grant 
r Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 2.  from the King of the Manor of Wilsamstede, in Bedfordshire; and to the Heirs-male of his Body. And in 11 H. 7. fought 
† Polyd. Virg. p 600. n. 30 & 601. n. 10.  stoutly at Black-Heath, against the Cornish-men, then in Rebellion, under the leading of james Lord Audley.  
In 12 H. 7. he was again 
s Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars of Scotland, under the Command of Giles Lord D'aubeny, Captain-General of the King's Army for that Expedition; with one Lance, four Demilances, and fifty Bows and Bills, for CCxc Miles: with one Lance, four Demilances, and fifty Bows and Bills, for CClxvi Miles; and with two Lances, eight Demilances, and two hundred Bows and Bills, for CC Miles. And departing 
a I. 3. in Officio Ann. f. 79 ●.  this Life 2 Martii, Anno ... was buried 
b I. 3. in Officio Ann. f. 79 ●.  in the White-Fryers at London.  
To this john, succeeded Edmund 
Edmund.  his Son and Heir; who, in 22 H. 7. had a special Livery 
t Pat. 22 H 7. p. 2.  of his Lands.  
This Edmund, by his Testament 
u 〈◊〉 q●. 38. , bearing date 5 Maii, 3 H. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Blecheley; and died 
† 〈◊〉 q●. 38.  the same year, leaving Issue 
* Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  four Sons, George, Thomas, Richard, and William.  
Which William, in regard the rest of his Brothers died 
* Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  successively, without Issue, became Heir 
x Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  to the Estate and Honour; and in 20 H. 8. had a special Livery 
y Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  of his Lands.  
After which, viz. in 36 H. 8. he was 
z Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 511.  in that Expedition then made into France, and one 
a Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 511.  of the Commanders under john Lord Russell (than Lord Privy-Seal) in the Rear of that Army, which besieged 
b Ibid. p. 512.  Montreul: and, upon the taking of Boulogne, by the King himself, the same year, was made Commander 
c Ibid. p. 543.  in chief of that place.  
Moreover, in 1 E. 6. being Marshal 
d Hist. of Edw. 6. by Sir John Hayward, p. 15.  of the Field, and Captain-General of the Horse for that Army, then sent into Scotland, he marched 
e Ibid. p. 18.  in the Head thereof, and gave 
f Ibid. p. 23.  the first Charge upon the Enemy. And in 2 E. 6. fortified 
g Ibid p. 48, & 49.  Haddington, fired 
h Ibid p. 48, & 49.  Dalkeith, and won the Castle; spoiled 
i Ibid p. 48, & 49.  much of the Country about Edinburgh, Lowthian, and Meers; fired 
k Ibid p. 48, & 49.  Muscleborough; fortified 
l Ibid p. 48, & 49.  Lowder, and took 
m Ibid p. 48, & 49.  Yester.  
And the same year, upon those Commotions 
n Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  raised in divers parts of England, in opposition to the Reformation, being sent 
o Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  into Oxfordshire, with Fifteen hundred Horse and Foot, the Gentlemen of the Country resorted 
p Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  to him, in such numbers, (in regard he was so generally known 
q Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  to be a Man of Valour and Fortune) that many of the Seditious dispersing 
r Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  themselves, the rest were 
s Ibid. p. 54, & 55.  slain or taken.  
Howbeit, after this, viz. in 5 E. 6. he was attached 
t Ibid. p. 130.  as a Favourer of the Duke of Somerset, and committed 
u Annals of E. 6. by Godwin, p. ●46.  to the Tower. But this Storm, when the Duke of Somerset's Head was off, lasted not (he being the Person chiefly aimed at by those that then bore the greatest sway:) for the year next following, he was made Deputy 
x Hist. of E. 6. ut supr. p. 162.  of Calais, and Governor 
y Pat. 6 E. 6. p. 3.  of the Castle of Gisnes, in Picardy.  
In 1 Mariae he accompanied 
z Annals of Cue Mary by Godw. p. 266.  the Duke of Northumberland, with those Forces wherewith he marched from London, on the behalf of the Lady jane Grace, (whom, upon the death of King Edward the Sixth, most of the Lords of the Council had proclaimed Queen:) And to him it was 
a Annals of Cue Mary by Godw. p. 266. , that the Duke, then discerning Multitudes of People to stand gazing at them, said, Do you see (my Lord) what a Conflux of People here is drawn together, to see us march? and yet, of all this Multitude, you hear not so much as one that wisheth us Success?  
Furthermore, being Captain of the Castle at Guisnes, which was strongly besieged 
b Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  after the French had taken Calais; he defended 
c Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  it with great Valour, much longer than could well have been expected against such a Powerful Army: but at length his Soldiers through despair mutinying 
d Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.) , he was constrained to yield it up, upon such Terms as the Enemy would give; viz. 
e Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  That himself, with all his Captains and Officers, should remain Prisoners at the disposal of the Duke of Guise (at that time General of the French-Forces;) and the Common-Soldiers to march away, with their Arms and Baggage, whither they pleased. So that, being thereupon given 
f Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  to the Marshal Strozzy, and by him sold 
g Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  to Monsieur de Randan; and from him, to 
h Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  his Brother the Count of Rouchefoucalt; he continued Prisoner, until he was redeemed 
i Holingsh. Chron. in ann. 1558. (5 M.)  for Twenty four thousand Crowns: which did much weaken his Estate.  
How he came to be attainted, I have not seen: but in 1 Eliz. he was 
k Jou●nal of 〈◊〉 de co●. anno.  restored in Blood. And, in 2 Eliz. being 
l Pat. ●●l. p. 5.  then one of the Knights of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and having so valiantly defended Guisnes (as before is said) he was constituted Governor 
m Pat. ●●l. p. 5.  of the Town and Castle of Barwick upon tweed; as also 
n Camd. Eliz. p. 35. Et Pat. 2 Eli●. p. 6.  Warden of the East and Middle-Marches towards Scotland.  
Soon after which, being likewise made General 
o Holin●●●. ut sup●●.  of the English Army, then sent into that Realm, in aid of the Scots against the French, who had made an Invasion 
p Holin●●●. ut sup●●.  there, with great Forces, on purpose 
q Holin●●●. ut sup●●.  to subvert the ancient State of that Kingdom, and to annex it unto the Crown of France; he besieged 
r Holin●●●. ut sup●●.  Leith, and at length forced 
s Holin●●●. ut sup●●.  the French to depart.  
But after this, he lived not long; for it appears 
t I. 3. in Officio Arm. f. 35 ●. , that he died upon the fourteenth of December, Anno 1562. (5 Eliz.) at Cheston, besides Waltham, in Hertfordshire, in the House of his Son-in-Law Henry Denny Esq and was buried 
u I. 3. in Officio Arm. f. 35 ●.  in the Parish-Church there, near to the Communion-Table: leaving Issue 
x I. 3. in Officio Arm. f. 35 ●. , by Mary his Wife, Daughter 
y I. 3. in Officio Arm. f. 35 ●.  to Charles' Earl of Worcester, two Sons, viz. Arthur, and William; and one Daughter, called Honora, Wife of the same Henry Denny.  
Which Arthur, 
〈◊〉.  being 
z Camd. Annals, p. 40.  with his Father at the Siege of Leith, was there wounded 
a Camd. Annals, p. 40.  in the Shoulder by a Musket-Bullet: And in 15 Eliz. was 
b Ibid. p. 216.  one of the Peers for Trial of the Duke of Norfolk.  
In 23 Eliz. being made Lord Lieutenant 
c Ibid. p. 309.  of Ireland, he marched into Ophalia, against O-Conero, a great Rebel; and reduced 
d Ibid. p. 309.  him, and others then in Arms in those Parts, to Obedience.  
Moreover, in 29 Eliz. he was 
e Ibid. p. 453.  one of the Commissioners for Trial of the Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay: and the next ensuing year, when 
f Ibid 496, & 499.  Secretary Davison (to palliate Queen Elizabeth's intention to take her Life away) was questioned in the Star-Chamber, for delivering the Warrant for her Execution (which he did (as 'twas said) not only without the Queen's privity, but contrary to her express Command) this Lord Grey, being 
g Ibid 496, & 499.  a great Zealot for Religion, made a large Speech 
h Ibid 496, & 499.  in the defence of Davison, and to justify the Expediency of her death.  
Likewise, in 31 Eliz. (Anno 1588.) upon 
i Ibid. p. 518.  that danger of the Spanish-Invasion, having the reputation 
k Ibid. p. 518.  of a most expert Soldier, he was 
l Ibid. p. 518.  one of the Council of War, appointed to consult for the defence of the Ports and Havens.  
And by his Testament 
m Ne●ill qu. 30. , bearing date 14 Oct. 35 Eliz. appointing no certain place for his Burial, departed 
n FF. in office. Armour. 369 ●.  this Life at Whaddon, upon the same day; where he was buried 
o FF. in office. Armour. 369 ●. : leaving Issue 
p FF. in office. Armour. 369 ●. , by 
† Ca●d. ut supra 615.  the Lady jana Sibylla Moris●n (an Alien born, but Endenized 
* Journal of Parl. de cod. anno.  in 18 Eliz.) Thomas his Son and Heir: Who, in 40 Eliz. upon 
q Camd. An. p. 684.  another danger from the Spaniard, designed against Ireland, put 
r Camd. An. p. 684.  himself into the Queen's Fleet, to prevent their Landing. And in 43 Eliz. was one 
s Ibid. 788.  of the Lords sent to the Earl of Essex, when he made that Insurrection which cost his Head▪ and was shut 
t Ibid. 788.  up in Essex-house, whilst the Earl marched into London.  
But, in 2 jac. being 
u Sto●● Ann●●● continued by Ho●s●.  one of those Conspirators (with the Lord Cobham, Sir Walter Raleigh, and others) that had designed to take the King and Prince to the Tower of London, and thence to Dovor-Castle, whereby they might obtain a Toleration of the Romish-Religion, and remove some Counsellors of State (as 'twas then said) was attained 
x Sto●● Ann●●● continued by Ho●s●.  of Treason; and long afterwards, viz. 6 julii, Anno 1614 died 
y Sto●● Ann●●● continued by Ho●s●.  in the Tower, being the last Lord Grey of Wilton.   

Grey of Ruthyn.  
I Now come to Roger de Grey, 
Roger.  Son to john Lord Grey of Wilton, by his second Wife.  
This Roger, in 12 E. 2. was 
a Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and sat 
b Lel. coll. vol. 1. 418.  in the Parliament held at York, in Anno 1322. (16 E. 2.)  
In 1 E. 3. he was in another 
c Rot. Scoc. 1 E 3. m. 6.  Expedition into Scotland, and of the Retinue 
d Rot. Scoc. 1 E 3. m. 6.  to Edmund Earl of Kent, the King's Uncle.  
In 5 E. 3. he had the Castle of Bergavenny committed 
e Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 18.  to his Trust, upon the death of john de Hastings, Lord thereof.  
In 9 E. 3. there were certain Covenants 
f Claus. 9 E. 3. in dorso ●. 2●.  sealed, upon Monday next after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, betwixt this Roger, and Sir William de Montag● (afterwards Earl of Salisbury) That john his Son and Heir apparent, should marry Anne the Daughter of the said William, before Whit●ontide than next ensuing; and that he the said Roger should settle upon them Lands of C l. per annum value, upon the receipt of a thousand Marks Sterling for her Portion.  
In 17 E. 3. this Roger was charged 
g Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso m. 16.  to provide twenty Men at Arms, and twenty Archers, for the King's Service in France. And in 26 E. 3. was constituted 
h Rot. Fran. 16 E. 3. m. 5.  a Commissioner (amongst others) to Arm and Array all the Knights, Esquires, and other able Persons, residing in the Counties of Bedf. and Buck. and to lead 
i Rot. Fran. 16 E. 3. m. 5.  them against the King's Enemies, an Invasion being then threatened from the French.  
This Roger Wedded 
k Esc. 13 R. ●. n. 51.  Elizabeth the Daughter of john Lord Hastings of Bergavenny, and of Isabel his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Valence Earl of Pembroke, (by means whereof, his Posterity became 
l Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 51.  Heirs to the last john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke (as I have more fully showed, where I speak of that Noble Family:) And departed 
m Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 58.  this Life upon the sixth day of March, 27 E. 3. being then seized 
n Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 58.  of the Manor of Hemingford- Grey, in Com. Hunt. Ashby- Canons, in Com. Northampt. Leghe, Podyngtone, Wrest, and Brockeburgh, in Com. Bedf. Snellestone, Sewenestone, the moiety of the Manor of Waltone, the Manor of West- Blechele, Stoke, and Great Brickhill, in Com. Buck., the Castle of Ruthyn, the Cantred of Deffrencloyt, and all the Lands which did formerly belong to Wentblyan de Lascy, in the Cantred of Englefeild, in the Marches of Wales: leaving Reginald his Son and H●ir twenty six years of age.  
But before I proceed with my Discourse of this Reginald, I am to take notice, That john 
john.  his elder Brother was an active Man whilst he lived; being joined in Commission 
o Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 12. , in 17 E. 3. with Henry Earl of Lancaster, and divers other Great Men, to go to Rome, as Ambassadors from King Edward, with full Power to Treat, in the presence of the Pope, with Philip de Valois, or his Ambassadors; and amicably to conclude of Peace betwixt the King and him.  
Likewise, That in 20 E. 3. he was 
p Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in the Wars of France. And, that for these and other his faithful Services, in 22 E. 3. he obtained 
q Claus. 22 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  the Custody of the Lands of Sir john Wake Knight, deceased, then in the King's hands, by reason of the Minority of his Heir.  
But this john dying 
r Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 9  in his Father's Life-time, Reginald 
Reginald.  his Brother came to Inherit (as hath been already observed) and had Livery 
s Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 9  of his Lands in 27 E. 3. then doing his Homage.  
Which Reginald, in 26 E. 3. was a Commissioner 
t Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 9 , with his Father (and others) for arraying and arming the Knights, Esquires, and other able Men, of Bedford and Buckinghamshires, for the defence of the Realm, against an Invasion, than threatened by the French: And, in 29 E. 3. in 
u Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 9  that Expedition then made into Britanny, of the Retinue 
* Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 9  with Henry Duke of Lancaster.  
In 33 E. 3. he was 
x Rot. Vascon. 33 E. ●. m. 14.  again in the Wars of France: So also in 
y Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 12.  34, and 
z Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 7.  43 E. 3. And from 27 E. 3. until 11 R. 2. inclusive, had Summons to all the Parliaments of both those Kings.  
He died 
a Esc. 12 R. 2. n. 23.  upon the Tuesday next before the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, in 12 R. 2. seized 
b Esc. 12 R. 2. n. 23.  of the Manors of Hemyngford, in Com. Hunt. Canons-Ashby, in Com. Northampt. Brickhill- magna, Stoke- Hamund, West-Blecheley, the fourth part of the Manor of Woketon, the Manors of Bragenham, and Seveneston, with the moiety of the Manor of Walton, in Com. Buck. of the Manors of Harewolde, Podington, Leyghe, Brockboroughe, Northwode, Wrest, and Flyte, in Com. Bedf. and of the Castle of Ruthyn, with the canters of Deffrencloyt, and Englefeld, in the Marches of Wales: leaving Reginald his Son and Heir xxvi years of age.  
Which Reginald, doing 
c Rot. Fin. 12 R. 2. m. 25.  his Homage, had the same year Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 12 R. 2. m. 25.  of his Lands, and the next year following, upon 
e Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 30.  the death of john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke, was found 
f Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 30.  to be his next Heir, (viz. 
g Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 30.  Son of Reginald, Son of Elizabeth, Daughter of john de Hastings and Isabella his Wife, one of the Sisters and Heirs to Adomare de Valence) at that time 
h Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 30.  xxviii years of age.  
And in 18 R. 2. was in 
i Pat. 18 R. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  Ireland, upon the King's Service. So also in 
k Pat. 22 R. 2. p. ●. ●. 21.  22 R. 2. then attending 
l Pat. 22 R. 2. p. ●. ●. 21.  the King in Person thither; and was then 
m Pat. 22 R. 2. p. ●. ●. 21.  left there for the safeguard of that Country.  
Betwixt this Reginald (by reason of his large Possessions in Wales) and Owen Glendowr, there grew 
n Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  no little difference, touching a Common lying between the Lordship of Ruthyn (whereof Reginald was Owner) and the Lordship of Glendowrdwy, whereof Owen was Owner, and had his Surname. Which Owen was 
o Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  an Esquire to the Earl of Arundel; and, during the Reign of King Richard the Second, did overpower 
p Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  this Reginald, being also a Servant in Court to the King (with whom he was 
q Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  at the time of his being taken by Henry Duke of Lancaster, afterwards King by the Name of Henry the Fourth) in the Castle of Flynt. But after King Richard's Deposal, this Reginald, as better Friended than Owen, entered 
r Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  upon the Common; which occasioned Owen, in 1 H. 4. to make his Complaint 
s Lel. coll. vol. 1. ●85.  in Parliament against him, for thus divesting him of his Right therein; but had no redress.  
Whereupon the Bishop of St. Asaph wished 
t Ibid.  the Lords to take heed, that by thus slighting his Complaint, they did not irritate the Welsh to an Insurrection. To which it was answered 
u Ibid.  by some, That they did not at all fear those rascally barefooted People.  
Owen therefore 
† Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386. , seeing no other Remedy, having many Friends and Followers, put himself in Arms 
x Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386.  against Reginald; and, meeting him in the Field, overcame, and took 
y Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386.  him Prisoner, spoiling 
z Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386.  his Lordship of Ruthyn; so that many resorted 
a Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386.  to him from all Parts of Wales, not knowing but that he was in as great Favour then, as in King Richard's days. Others putting 
b Hist. of Wales by D Powel, p. 386.  in his Head, that now the time was come, that the Britons, by his means, might again recover the Honour and Liberties of their Ancestors.  
Reginald therefore being thus kept Prisoner 
c Pat. 4 H. 4. ●. 1. m. 28. Videses etiam Rot. Parl. 4 H. 4. n. 13. , and strictly 
d Pat. 4 H. 4. ●. 1. m. 28. Videses etiam Rot. Parl. 4 H. 4. n. 13.  handled by Owen, to terrify him into a Compliance with him in his Rebellious Actings; and not 
e Pat. 4 H. 4. ●. 1. m. 28. Videses etiam Rot. Parl. 4 H. 4. n. 13.  permitted to have his Liberty, unless he would give Ten thousand Marks for his Ransom: whereof Six thousand to be paid upon the Feast-day of St. Martin, in 4 H. 4. and to give up his eldest Son, with some other Persons, as Hostages, for the Remainder: the King, at the humble Suit of Reginald, seeing 
f Pat. 4 H. 4. ●. 1. m. 28. Videses etiam Rot. Parl. 4 H. 4. n. 13.  no other means for his Enlargement, gave way thereto, authorising 
g Pat. 4 H. 4. ●. 1. m. 28. Videses etiam Rot. Parl. 4 H. 4. n. 13.  Sire William de Roos, Sire Richard de Grey, Sire William de Willughby, Sire William le Zouche, and Sire Hugh Huls; as also john Harvey, William Vaus, john Lee, john Langeford, Thomas pain, and john Elnestow, and every of them, to treat with Owen and his Council, and to conclude with him in what they should conceive most expedient to be done for his Redemption.  
Whereupon they consenting 
h Ibid.  to give that S●m for his deliverance, the King gave Licence 
i Ibid.  to Robert Braybroke Bishop of London, as also to Sire Gerard Braybroke the Father, and Sire Gerard the Son, than Feoffees of divers Lordships for this Reginald, to sell the Manor of Hertelegh, in Kent, towards the raising of that Sum. And for the better enabling him to pay so great 
k Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. ●3.  a Fine, was pleased to grant, That, whereas it was enacted, That all such Persons who were Owners of Lands in Ireland, and did not there reside, should for such their neglect forfeit two parts of the Profits of them to the King; that, notwithstanding this Act, he should forfeit nothing for his Nonresidence there, during the term of six years then next ensuing.  
This is the same Reginald who had 
l Ex vet. cod. Ms. pen. Henr. Comitem Kanc. ann. 1640.  the great Contest in the Court of Chivalry, with Sire Edward de Hastings, touching the Title of Lord Hastings, and bearing the entire Arms of john de Hastings, late Earl of Pembroke, unto whom he was Heir (as hath been observed.) Which Cause coming to a definitive Sentence 
m Ex vet. cod. Ms. pen. Henr. Comitem Kanc. ann. 1640.  in 11 H. 4. the Right and Title to the said Name and Arms was adjudged 
n Ibid.  to him and his Heirs, as Lord Hastings; and Sir Edward de Hastings thenceforth prohibited 
o Ibid.  to bear them, was sentenced 
p Ibid.  to pay such Costs of Suit as should be appointed by the Court.  
After this, viz. in 4 H. 5. he was retained 
q Ex ipso autogr. pe●ès Cleric. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King in his Wars of France. And the same year served 
r Rot. Franc. 4 H. 5. m. 23.  him in his Fleet at Sea.  
In 9 H. 5. he was again retained 
t Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve him in his Wars beyond-Sea, for half a year, with six Men at Arms, himself accounted one, and eighteen Archers mounted, according to their respective Conditions; taking per diem, for himself two Shillings, and for each of his Men at Arms Twelve Pence, with the accustomed Reward; and Six Pence apiece for his Archers: As also to have the benefit of all Prisoners they should take, excepting Kings, Princes, or any of the Royal Blood, and especially Charles the D●●phin of Viennois, or any one that murdered john Duke of Burgeyne, or were consenting thereto. And in 3 H. 6. was in like sort retained 
u 〈…〉.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, under the Command of john Duke of Bedford (the King's Uncle, than Regent of France) with twenty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers on Horseback, for the like Wages.  
This Reginald had 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two Wives; viz. Margaret the Daughter of William Lord Ros; and joan, Daughter and Heir to William Lord Astley. By the first of them he had Issue Sir john Gr●y Knight, who in 13 R. 2. served 
x R●t. F●anc. 13 R 2. m. 4.  the King in his French Wars. Which john departing this Life whilst his Father lived, left Issue 
y 〈…〉.  Edmund and Thomas.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas L. Grey of Rugemont.  being 
z 〈…〉.  a Knight in 28 H. 6. was advanced 
a 〈…〉.  to the Dignity of Baron of Rugemont-Grey, in Com. ... And having, in 38 H. 6. obtained 
b Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 6. p 1. m 8.  the Stewardship of the Lordships of Wendover, and Whaddon, in Com. Buck. forfeited to the King; had, in farther consideration 
c Claus. 38 H. 6. p. ●. m 8.  of his special Services in those Wars, which King Henry underwent with his Adversary's of the House of York, a Grant 
d Claus. 38 H. 6. p. ●. m 8.  of Forty Pounds per annum, out of those Lordship's abovementioned. But for this his Fidelity to the House of Lancaster, he paid dear: for, in 1 E. 4. he was (with many others of that Party) attainted 
e Esc. 4 E. 4. n. 41.  in Parliament, being then seized of the Manor of Langton, in Com. Ebor. and Merton, in Com. Westmerl. leaving no Issue, for aught I have seen.  
By his second Wife, the said Reginald had Issue three Sons; viz. 
‖ 〈…〉  Edward, who married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby (of whom, and his Descendants, I shall speak by and by) john Grey of Barwell, in Com. Leic. and Robert Grey of Enfield, in Com. St●ff.  
And died 
* Pat. 19 H. 6. m. 32.  in 19 H. 6. leaving Edmund. 
Edmund.  
† Pat. 19 H. 6. m. 32.  his Grandson (viz. Son of john his eldest Son, who died in his Life-time) his next Heir.  
Which Edmund, the same year, in 
f Ibid.  consideration of his special Services to that King, performed in Aquitane, and other Parts beyond Sea; as also in the Realm of England, by attendance on his Person, to his very great expense; and for a Fine of Three hundred Pounds paid into the Exchequer, as well in satisfaction of the Profits of his Lands, which belonged to the King from the death of the said Reginald, as the Relief thereupon; had a special Licence 
g Ibid.  to enter upon all his Castles, Lordships, and Lands, not only in England, Wales, and the Marches of Wales; but those in Ireland, and the Town of Calais: without any Inquisition to be taken after the death of his said Grandfather, or other Livery of them.  
This Edmund, having a fair Estate in Bedfordshire, did not a little augment it, by the addition of Anthill, and certain other Lands of the Lord Fanhope: But how he came by them, let us hear 
‖ Lel. Itin. vol. 1. ●. 119. & 120.   
In the time of the Civil War betwixt King Henry the Sixth, and King Edward the Fourth, there was a Battle fought (saith Leland) without the South-Suburbs of Northampton. The Lord Fanhope took totally King Henry's part: The Lord Grey of Ruthyn did the same in countenance; but a little afore the Field, he practised with King Edward. Other saying, that he had a Title to the Lord Fan●ope's Lands at Antehill, and thereabout, or depraving him with false Accusations, so wrought with King Edward, that he, with all his strong Band of Walschemen, fell to King Edward's part, upon promise, that if Edward won the Field, he should have Antehille, and such Lands as Fanhope had there. Edward won the Field, and Grace obtained Antehille, cum pertinentiis, etc. So far my Author.  
That he had great esteem from King Edward, is plain enough: for upon the twenty fourth of June, in 3 E. 4. he made 
* Pat. 3. E. 4. p. 2. m. 16.  him Lord Treasurer of England; and, within two years following, viz. 3 Maii, 5 E. 4. using 
h Cart. de ann. 5, 6, & 7 ●. 4. n. 18.  then the Titles of Lord and Baron of Hastings, Weysford, and Ruthyn, created 
i Cart. de ann. 5, 6, & 7 ●. 4. n. 18.  him Earl of Kent, and to the Heirs-male of his Body.  
After which, viz. in 11 E. 4. he was 
k Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso, m. 1.  one of those P●ers who, upon the third of July (King Edward having again recovered the Crown) subscribed and gave their Oaths of Fealty to Prince Edward (the King's Son.) And after the death of King Edward, obtained from King Richard the Third a Confirmation 
l Pat. 2 R. 2. p. 1. m. ●.  of his Creation-Patent. So also by King Henry the Seventh, in 
m Rot. Confi●mac. de ann. 2 H. 7. p. 3.  2 of his Reign.  
This Earl Edmund married 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  Katherine Daughter to Henry Perci Earl of Northumberland; by whom he had Issue 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  four Sons: Anthony, who died in his Life-time, unmarried, and was buried at Luton; George, john, and Edmund: as also two 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. Brooke.  Daughters; Elizabeth, the Wife of Sir Robert Greystoke Knight, Son and Heir to Ralph Lord Greystoke; and Anne, the Wife of john Lord Grey of Wilton: and died in 4 H. 7. Whereupon George 
George.  his Son and Heir had shortly after Livery 
q Pat. 4 H. 7. p. 1.  of his Lands.  
Which George, in 7 H. 7. was 
‖ Polyd. Virg. p. 584. n. 20. etc.  one of the Principal Persons in that Army which was then sent into France, under the Conduct of Gaspar Duke of Bedford, and john Earl of Oxford, to the assistance of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French. Which Army within a short time returned, without any memorable Action, in regard Maximilian, for want of Money, was not able to appear.  
And in 12 H. 7. upon 
* Ibid. 601.  that Rebellion of the Cornish-men, under the Command of james Lord Audley, was 
† Ibid. 601.  the Chief amongst the English Nobility, that appeared in Arms against them, by whose Valour they were overcome at Black-heath, in Kent.  
This George had 
r Catal. of N. b. by R. B.  two Wives; Anne (the first) Daughter to Richard Widvile Earl Rivers, and Widow of William Viscount Bourchier; by whom he had Issue 
s Catal. of N. b. by R. B.  Richard. His second Wife was Katherine, the second Daughter to William Herbert Earl of Pembroke; by whom he had Issue 
t Catal. of N. b. by R. B.  three Sons, viz. Sir Henry Grey of Wrest, George, and Anthony Grey of Branspeth: as also 
u Catal. of N. b. by R. B.  a Daughter, called Anne, married to john Lord Hussey. Which Katherine, by her last Will and Testament 
* Holgrave qu. 15.  bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abby-Church of Wardon, in Bedfordshire.  
This George died 
x Pat. 20 H. 7. p. 1.  in 20 H. 7. whereupon Richard his Son and Heir had Livery 
y Pat. 20 H. 7. p. 1.  of his Lands. And in 4 H. S. was 
* Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36.  with the King, in his Army-Royal, at the Siege of Tberovene.  
Nor can I say farther of him, than that he took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Sir William Husse Knight; and having much wasted 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  his Estate by Ga●ing, died 
† l. 11. in office. Armorum 113 b.  at the Sign of the George in Lombard street, within the City of London, in 15 H. 8. without Issue; and was buried 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  at the White-Fryers, in Fleetstreet; leaving Margaret his Wife alive, who died 
c Dingl●y qu. 20.  in 32 H. 8. and was likewise buried 
d Dingl●y qu. 20.  in the White Friars, under her Husband's Tombstone: whereby the Right to this Earldom came 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Sir Henry Grey 
Henry.  of Wrest, Brother to the last-mentioned Richard.  
Which Sir Henry, by reason of his slender Estate, declined 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to take upon him the Title of Earl: and having married 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne the Daughter of john Blaner●asset, died 
h Stow's Survey of Lon 314 a.  24 Septemb. Anno 1562. (4 Eliz.) and was buried 
i Stow's Survey of Lon 314 a.  in the Church of St. Giles without Cripplegate, London; leaving Issue 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who married 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret the Sister of Oliver St. john of Bletso, in Com. Bedf. Esq but declined 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  the Title of Earl, as his Father had done; and left Issue 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three Sons, Reginald, Henry, and Charles'.  
Which Reginald, 
Reginald.  in Anno 1571. (13 Eliz.) his Estate by Frugality being much recovered, through 
* Annal. Eliz. pet Camd.  the special Favour of Queen Elizabeth, reassumed 
† Annal. Eliz. pet Camd.  his Title of Earl, which his Father and Grandfather had laid aside, by reason their Estate had been wasted: And in 15 Eliz. was 
‖ Annal. Eliz. pet Camd.  one of the Peers for the Trial of the Duke of Norfolk.  
Shortly after which, having wedded. Susan Daughter to Richard Bartu Esq by Katherine Duchess of Suffolk his Wife, he died 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  without Issue, scil. in Anno 1572. (14 Eliz.) and was buried 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  in St. Giles Church without Cripplegate, beforementioned, near to the Grave of Henry his Grandfather.  
To whom succeeded Sir Henry Grey 
Henry.  Knight, his Brother and Heir: Which Henry, in 29 Eliz. being 
* Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  one of the Peers for Trial of the Queen of Scots, showed 
‖ Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  much more zeal for her destruction, than befitted a Person of Honour, as our Annals of that time do import. And having married 
r Ibid.  Mary the Daughter of Sir George Cotton of ... in Com. Cestr. Knight,. Widow of Edward Earl of Derby, died 
s Ibid.  also without Issue, ... Jan. Anno 1615. and was buried 
t Ibid.  at Wrest; leaving Charles 
Charles.  his Brother to succeed him in this Honour: who took to Wife 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Susan, Daughter to Sir Richard Cotton of ... in Com. Suthampt. Esq and had issue 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  by her one only Son, viz. Henry, and a Daughter, called Susan, Wife of Sir Michael Longvile of ... in Com. Buck. Knight: and departing 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  this Life in Anno 1625. was also buried 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  at Wrest.  
To whom succeeded 
z Ibid.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who married 
a Ibid.  Elizabeth one of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury; but died without Issue, in Anno 1639.  
Whereupon Anthony Grey, 
Anthony.  than Rector of the Church of Burbache, in Com. Leic. Son of George, Son of Anthony Grey of Branspeth, third Son to George Earl of Kent beforementioned, by reason of the Entail upon the Heir-male, succeeded in the Title of Earl. But, upon Claim 
b Journal of Parl. de ann. 16●0.  made unto the Dignity of Lord Grey (commonly called Lord Ruthyn) by Charles Longvile Esq Son and Heir to Sir Michael Longvile Knight, by Susan his Wife, Sister and Heir to Henry the last Earl of Kent, who died without Issue (as hath been observed) after great and long dispute in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 3 Nou. Anno 1640. (16 Car. 1.) Anthony then Earl of Kent challenging the same, as appurtenant to his Title of Earl, and Charles Longvile setting ●orth his Claim thereto, through Susan his Mother, as Right Heir to that Dignity; it was at length clearly adjudged 
c Journal of Parl. de ann. 1640.  to Longvile: who thereupon had his Writ 
d Journal of Parl. de ann. 1640.  of Summons, bearing date 6 Febr. 16 Car. 1. thus directed; viz. Carolo Longvile de Grey Chivalier; and sat in Parliament as Lord Grey accordingly, having the same Place and Precedence 
e Journal of Parl. de ann. 1640.  as those of that Family of Lord Grey of Ruthyn (Progenitors to those Earls of Kent) formerly of right had and enjoyed.  
Which Charles Lord Grey having married Frances, second Daughter and one of the three Coheirs of Edward Nevil Esq Cousin-german to Henry Nevil late Lord Bergavenny, departed this Life upon the ... day of ... at Oxford, in Anno 1643. leaving Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called Susan, to whom the Dignity and Title of Baroness Grey then descended. Which Susan being Wedded to Sir Henry Yeluerton of Easton- Manduit, in the County of Northampton, Baronet, had Issue by him three Sons; viz. Charles, born 21 Aug. Anno 1657. Henry, and Christopher; and one Daughter, called Frances.  
But I return. This Anthony, to whom the Earldom of Kent so devolved, taking to Wife 
f Visit. Comitat. Leic. anno 1619.  Magdalen the Daughter to William Purefoy of Caldecote, in Com. Warr. Esq had Issue 
g Visit. Comitat. Leic. anno 1619.  by her five Sons, viz. Henry, john, job, Theophilus, and Nathaniel; and five Daughters, scil. Grace, Magdalen, Christian, Patience, and Priscilla.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  upon the death of his Father, succeeding in his Honour, wedded 
h Certificate. of Funerals in Off. Arm. f. 74.  Mary the Daughter of Sir William Courtene Knight, by whom he had Issue 
i Certificate. of Funerals in Off. Arm. f. 74.  two Sons, viz. Henry, who died 
k Certificate. of Funerals in Off. Arm. f. 74.  ... Anno 1644. and Anthony: and departed this Life ... leaving the said Anthony surviving, at this time Earl of Kent; who took to Wife Mary the sole Daughter and Heir to john Lord Lucas: and one Daughter, named Elizabeth, afterwards married to Banastar Maynard, Son and Heir to the Lord Maynard.   

Grey of Groby.  
I Next come to Sir Edward Grey 
Edward.  Knight, second Son to Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthyn, by joan his Wife, Daughter and Heir to William Lord Astley.  
This Sir Edward married 
a Esc. 23 H. 6. n. 33.  Elizabeth the sole Daughter of Henry Son to William Lord Ferrer of Groby; and by reason of the said Henry's death, in the Life-time of William his Father, became 
b Esc. 23 H. 6. n. 33.  next Heir to the same Lord Ferrer: Whereupon, doing his Homage (having 
c Rot. Fin. 23 H. 6. m. 11.  then Issue by her) he had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 23 H. 6. m. 11.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, and bore the Title of Lord Ferrer of Groby, as appeareth 
e Stafford & Kempe f. 25 a.  by that special Dispensation which he obtained from john Stafford then Archbishop of Canterbury, bearing date at Lambethe, 8 Nou. Anno 1446. (25 H. 6.) whereby, in respect of the great distance of his Manor-house of Groby, from the Parish-Church, and foulness of the ways thereto, he had Licence to christian that Child therein, by the Vicar of his Chapel, wherewith Elizabeth his Lady was then great, and near the time of her delivery. Which Dispensation was directed thus; 
f Stafford & Kempe f. 25 a.  viz. Nobili viro Edmundo Domino de Ferrers de Groby.  
But, about two years after, scil. 27 H. 6. (being then xxx years of age) he had Summons 
g Claus. de ●od. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, as Lord Ferrer of Groby, to distinguish him from the Lord Ferrer of Chartley.  
This Edward died 
h Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 40.  18 Dec. 36 H. 6. leaving Sir john Grey Knight, his Son and Heir, twenty five years of age; as also 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Edward Grey, a second Son, afterwards called Lord L'isle, (as I shall show by and by;) Reginald, a third Son, slain 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Battle of Wakefeild; and Anne, a Daughter, married 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir Edward Hungerford Knight.  
Which Sir john Grey 
john.  married 
m 〈◊〉 Virg. 51●. n. 40.  Elizabeth the eldest Daughter to Richard Widvile Earl Rivers; and being slain 
n Pol. Virg. ut supra.  in the Battle of St. Alban, on the King's part, in 39 H. 6. left Issue two Sons; viz. 
o Pol. Virg. ut supra.  Sir Thomas Grey, and Sir Richard 
† Pol. Virg. ut supra. , both Knights. Which Sir Richard was afterwards beheaded 
p Ibid. 5●4 n. 10. & 5●6. n. 20.  at Pomfret, in 1 R. 3. Elizabeth their Mother still surviving; with whose Beauty King Edward the Fourth (when she came to him at his Manor-house of Grafton, as a Petitioner on the behalf of herself and her Son) being captivated, made 
† Polyd. Virg. 〈◊〉. n 40.  her his Queen; and, for her sake, so much favoured her Son Sir Thomas, 
Thomas.  that, upon the twenty fourth of August, in the eleventh year of his Reign, he created 
s Cart. 11 E 4. n. 〈◊〉.  him Earl of Huntendon. Moreover, in 14 E. 4. he retained 
* Ex ipso autogr. 〈…〉  him to serve in Normandy, with Forty Men at Arms, and Two hundred Archers: And, upon the eighteenth of April, in 15, advanced 
u Cart. 15 E. 4. n. 14.  him to the Dignity of Marquis Dorset, only 
† Se●den's tit. of 〈◊〉 p. 761.  per cincturam Gladii, & Capae Honoris & Dignitatis impositionem, the Coronet being omitted 
‖ Selden's tit. of 〈◊〉 p. 761. . Upon which day he sat 
t Stow's Annals.  in his Habit, at the upper end of the Table, amongst the Knights in St. Edward's Chamber; and in 22 E 4. gave him Livery 
u Pat. 22 E. 4. p. 2. m. 16.  of his Lands, without making proof of his age.  
Nevertheless, after the death of King Edward, in respect of his near relation to the young King Edward the Fifth (whom Richard Duke of Gloucester, his unnatural Uncle, caused to be unnaturally murdered) he was attainted 
* Esc. virtute Officii 1 R. 3.  of High Treason. But, having taken Sanctuary 
x Polyd Virg. p. 551. n. 40. , for the preservation of himself from that bloodthirsty Man, he got privily away, 
y Ibid. 5●2. n. 20.  and fled into B●itanny (with divers other Persons of Note) to the aid of Henry Earl of Richmund, who then had 
z Ibid. 5●2. n. 20.  an Army of Five thousand Men, with Ships ready to transport them for England: and finding the Earl gone thence, went 
a Ibid. 553. n. 30. & 40.  to Venice; but hearing of his return, hasted 
b Ibid p 554.  back.  
Howbeit, after this, being invited 
c Ibid. 5●7. n. 10.  by the Queen his Mother (whom King Richard by Flattery had 
d Ibid. 5●7. n. 10.  abused) to return into England, with promise 
e Ibid. 55●. n. 10.  of great matters; despairing 
e Ibid 55●. n. 10.  of the Earl's Success, he went 
f Ibid 55●. n. 10.  from Paris, by night, into Flanders, with purpose to get into England. Which being made known to Richmund, he forthwith sent 
g Ibid.  Humphrey Cheyney after him; who, overtaking him at Compeigne, prevailed 
h Ibid.  with him to return.  
But it was not long ere the Scene became altered, by the destruction of King Richard in the Battle at Bosworth. Whereupon Richmund obtaining the Crown (by the Name of King Henry the Seventh) sent 
i Ibid. 566. n. 30.  for him to return, having left 
k Ibid. 566. n. 30.  him at Paris in Pledge (with john Bourchier) for certain Moneys borrowed there. Whence being returned, he fully 
‖ Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7. n. 3●.  restored him, and made 
l Polyd. Virg. 567.  him one of his Privy-Council.  
Nevertheless, after this the King grew jealous of him: for 
m Ibid. 572. n. 40.  being at Wals●●gham, in Norfolk, to prevent those who stood not firm to him from getting into Flanders; and hearing 
n Ibid. 572. n. 40.  that he was coming thither to clear himself of those Suspicions which some had raised of his Fidelity, he sent 
o Ibid. 572. n. 40.  the Earl of Oxford to meet him, and carry him to the Tower of London; concluding 
p Ibid. 572. n. 40. , That if he were not cordial, that was the best way to prevent mischief from him; but if he were, (as in truth he was) that then he would not take it ill. And, accordingly, after some time, did 
q Ibid. p. 576.  not only set him at liberty, but received him into his former Favour and Familiarity: And in 7 H. 7. dispatched 
r Ibid. 584. n. 20.  him into France, with that Army intended for the Aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French, under the Conduct of Gaspar Duke of Bedford, and john Earl of Oxford.  
After which, in 11 H. 7. he was one of the principal Persons 
s Rot. de vadi●s militum de ann. 12 H. 7. penès Cler. Pell.  in the Conduct of those Forces which vanquished the Lord Audley, and his Fellow-Rebels, at Black-heath, in Kent.  
This Thomas caused 
t Lel. Itin. vol. 1. f. 19  the Ditch of the old Castle at Gr●by to be filled up; and began 
u Lel. Itin. vol. 1. f. 19  the Foundation and Walls of a great Gatehouse, and a Tower there, of B●●ck; but did not finish it. He built 
x Lel. Itin. vol. 1. f. 19  also two Towers of Brick, on the Front of the House, correspondent to the Gatehouse, (on each side one.)  
By his Testament 
y Blamyr qu. 7.  (whereunto there is no date) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in his College of 〈◊〉 (in Com. Warr.) before the Image of the Blessed Trinity, in the midst of his Closet, within the same College, and appointed, That his Executors should cause to be said for his Soul, in every of the ●ou● Orders of Freres in London, an hundred M●ss●s; and that, at the time of his Burial, an hundred Marks should be disposed in Alms to poor People. Moreover, he willed, That the Hospital of ●●tterworth, in Com. Leic. of his Patronage, should be appropriated to his College of Astley; to the intent that the Dean of that College, and his Brethren, should specially pray for the Souls of King Edward the Fourth, Queen Elizabeth his Wife (Mother to this Marquis) as also for his Fathers, his own, his Wife's Soul, and all Christian Souls.  
He also Willed, That his Son and Heir apparent should (after his Decease) have and enjoy his Manors of Groby, Bradgate, Rotby, Newton, Ansty, Cobentre, Glenfeild, with all the Members to them appertaining: as also the Manor of Higham, in Com. Leic. with Winchester Fee; and the Manors of Gra●ton, Hertwelle, Ashehenne, Roo●e, Wyke- H●mund. Wyke- Dive, Stoke upon Tearne, Wutt●n under Wyvor, Broughton Astley, the Lee 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 Lee- Bancors, and Levisham; with all his 〈◊〉 in Calais.  
And that Cecilie his Wife should have the Manor of Ast●●●, with its Appurtenances.  
Likewise, for the performance of his Legacies, and that every of his Daughters unmarried might have a thousand Pounds, the Revenues and Profits of his Manors of Lutterworth, Creke, Clay-Coton, Willoug●o●- waterless, Wedyngton, Trelawne, Tregewell, Trewardreth, Colrige, West-Kington, and Leysthorp, should be received by his Executors. And, That if the Lord Ferrer, who had then married Mary his Daughter, should die before Carnal Copulation, or disagree to the Marriage, than that Thousand Pounds to return. And lastly, That all Covenants betwixt the Lord Dudley and him, for the Marriage of his Son and H●ir, to Cecilie his Daughter, should be in all points performed.  
By this Cecilie his Wife, who was Daughter and Heir to William Lord Bonvile (and afterwards married to Henry Earl of Wiltshire) he had Issue seven Sons, viz. Edward, and Anthony, who died young; Thomas, who succeeded him in his Honours; Richard, john, and Leonard; and George, a Clergyman: and eight Daughters; Dorothy, first married to Robert Willoughby Lord Broke, and afterwards to William Blount Lord Montjoy; Cecilie, to john Sutton Lord Dudley; Eleanor, to john Arundel of Lanherne, in Cornwall, Esq Elizabeth, to Gerald Fitz Gerald Earl of Kildare, in Ireland; Marry, to Walter Devereux Lord Ferrer of Chartley (afterwards created Viscount Hereford) Margaret, to Richard Wake of Blisworth, in Com. Northampt. Esq Bridget died young; and Anne, to 
z Thower qu. 10.  Richard Clement. And departed 
a Esc. 17 H. 7.  this Life 20 Sept. 17 H 7. Shortly after which, viz. 18 Nou. 18 H. 7. Thomas his Son and Heir had Livery 
b Pat. 18 H. 7. p. 1.  of his Lands.  
Which Thomas, in 3 H. 8. was General 
c Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  of that Army sent about the beginning of May into Spain, consisting of Ten thousand Men, whereof Five thousand were Archers (who, besides their Bows and Arrows, carried 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  Halberds, which they pitched in the Ground till their Arrows were shot, and then took up again to do Execution on the Enemy) wherein were 
e Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  also his three Brothers, with the Lord Thomas Howard, Son and Heir to the Earl of Surrey, the Lords Brook, Willoughby, and Ferrer. Which Army arrived 
f Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  at Passage a Port, in Guipuscoa; and though designed 
g Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  to join with the Forces of Ferdinand the Emperor to invade Guyenne, a Territory belonging to the King of France; yet being landed, and the Emperor proposing 
h Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  other Actings from it, than were consonant to the Commission and Instructions which the King had given; after many of the Soldiers by ill Diet lost 
i Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22. , and the General himself sick 
k Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22. , returned 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20, 21, 22.  for England, about the end of November following, without performing any thing of moment.  
In 5 H. 8. this Thomas, and four of his Brothers, together with the Duke of Suffolk, and some other gallant Englishmen, upon Proclamation 
m Ibid p. 52, & 53.  of a Justs at St. Dennis in France, which Francis de Valois, next Heir to the Crown of France (having married Claude, eldest Daughter to Lewes the Twelfth, by Anne Inheritrix of Bretaigne) to give some proof of his Valour, had obtained 
n Ibid p. 52, & 53.  leave of the King to be performed, went 
o Ibid p. 52, & 53.  thither, and behaved himself so bravely therein, that he returned 
p Ibid p. 52, & 53.  home with singular Honour.  
In 12 H. 8. at 
q Ibid. p. 99  that famous Meeting of King Henry, and Francis the First of France, between Ardres and Gisnes, in Picardy, he carried 
r Ibid. p. 99  the Sword of Estate before the King of England naked, as the Duke of Bourbon did 
s Ibid. p. 99  before the King of France: And after that, was 
t Ibid. p. 99  one of the Aiders in those renowned Justs and Tournaments which were held at that time there, betwixt the English and French.  
In 14 H. 8. he was sent 
u Ibid. p. 124.  to Calais, to attend the Emperor Charles the Fifth into England; which was the time that the Emperor was so magnificently entertained by King Henry, being 
x Ibid. p. 124.  himself lodged in Blackfriars, and his Train in the King's (than new-beautified) Palace at Bridewell. And, in 15 H. 8. was (together with Sir Thomas Lovel Knight) constituted 
y Pat. 15 H. ●. p. 1.  Chief Justice-Itinerant of all the King's Forests; and then had a Grant 
z Ibid.  from that King, to himself, and the Heirs-male of his Body, of the Manors of Wawens-Wotton, Sheldon, and Lalleford, in the County of Warwick, part of the Possessions of Edward Duke of Buckingham, lately attainted: And in 19 H. 8. in exchange 
a Pat. 19 H. 8. p. 1.  from the King, the Manors of Loughborough, and Shepesheved, in Com. Leic. with the Advousons' of the Churches thereto belonging, which came to the Crown by the Attainder of Francis Lord Lovel, in consideration 
b Pat. 19 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Lordships of Grafton, and Hartwell, in Com. Northampt. of his own Inheritance. And moreover, by another 
c Ibid.  Grant, obtained the Inheritance of Bardon-Park, in Com. Leic.  
In 19 H. 8. cecily the Mother of this Marquis, than Widow of Henry Earl of Wiltshire, by her Testament 
d Jankyn qu. 22. , bearing date the sixth of March, bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Chapel at Astley, in the Tomb where the late Lord Marquis her Husband lay: And appointed, That soon after her death a thousand Masses should be said for her Soul, in as convenient haste as might be. Moreover, That a goodly Tomb should be made in the Chapel of Astley, over the Lord Marques her Husband, and another over herself: And that her Executors should provide two Priests, daily to sing in the said Chapel of Astley, by the space of Lxxx years, to pray for the Soul of the said Lord Marquis, and her own Soul; and each of them to have viij l. yearly Stipend for their pains.  
In 21 H. 8. this Marquis, being one of the Witnesses 
e Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 243.  produced in that Cause of Divorce betwixt King Henry and Queen Katherine his first Wife, deposed 
f Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 243.  to the Age of Prince Arthur, and for his Abilities as to Carnal Copulation: and the same year was 
g Ibid. p. 274.  one of the Lords who subscribed and presented to the King that sharp Complaint contained in Forty four Articles, against the then Great and Potent Cardinal Wolsey.  
In 22 H. 8. he was 
h Ibid. p. 306.  one of those English Lords that subscribed a Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they importuned his allowance of the Divorce beforementioned.  
And upon the second of June, Anno 1530. (22 H. 8.) did by his Testament 
i Thower qu. 10.  bequeath his Body to be buried in the same Chapel at Astley beforementioned, near unto his Father; appointing, That his Executors should cause three honest Priests to sing and pray there for his Soul, as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all Christian Souls.  
And moreover, that they should, with all speed and diligence, after his Funerals were performed, and Debts paid, make and build a Chapel at Astley, according to the Will of his Father, with a goodly Tomb over his Father and Mother: Which being done, to make another Tomb in the midst of the Chancel, where he himself resolved to be buried. And after that should be finished, then to build an Almshouse for thirteen poor Men, there to inhabit, and to be for ever nominated by his Executors, during their Lives; and afterwards by his Heirs; each of them to receive xii d. a Week for their Maintenance, with a Livery of Black-Cotton yearly, price iv s. Which Payment he appointed should be made out of his Rents and Profits of his Manors of Bedworth, and Pakinton, and all such Lands and Tenements as were in the occupation of the Lord L'isle, reputed or taken as parcel of the same Lordships; the Surplusage to be bestowed in repairing the said Alms-house, and keeping his Obits yearly: And died the same year, as it seemeth by the Probate of this Testament; leaving Issue, by Margaret his Wife, Daughter of Sir Robert Wotton of Bocton, in Com. Cantii Knight (Widow of William Medley) four Sons; viz. Henry Lord Grey, who succeeded him as Marquis Dorset; john 
k Godw. p. 291.  Grey of Pirgo in Essex, Thomas 
l Ibid. p. 301. , and Leonard 
m Ibid. p 291. : And three Daughters; viz. Elizabeth Wife of Thomas Lord Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England; Katherine, of Henry Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel; and Anne, of Henry Willoughby of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. Esq  
But before I proceed further, I must say something of Leonard Grey, 
n Herb. Hist. of K H. 8. p. ●●9.  Brother to this last-mentioned Marquis.  
In 27 H. 8. this Leonard was authorised 
o Herb. Hist. of K H. 8. p. ●●9.  to execute the Office of Deputy of Ireland, under Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund; but in 31 H 8. upon Suggestions from the Council of State there, he was recalled 
p Ibid. p. 469. ; and the next year following had divers Articles of High-Treason exhibited 
q Ibid. p. 469.  against him: So that, though 
r Ibid. p. 469.  not long before he had repulsed O Donel, and O Nele, upon their Invading of the English Pale, and rendered the King divers good Services formerly, in France, Ireland, and other Places; yet considering 
s Ibid. p. 469.  he was charged with a purpose to join with Cardinal Poole, and other the King's Enemies, and to that end had left the King's Ordnance in Galloway; as also 
t Ibid. p. 469.  for that he had consented to the Escape of his Nephew Gerald; being brought to his Trial, and confessing all, he had his Head cut 
u Ibid. p. 469.  off on Tower 
x Godw. in anno 154. p. 179.  Hill, and was attainted 
y Journal of Parl. 31 H. 8.  in the Parliament then held.  
I now come to Henry Marquess Dorset, Son and Heir to Thomas.  
This Henry, in 1 E. 6. was constituted 
z Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  Lord High-Constable of England, for three days only, viz. 18, 19, and 20 E. 6. by reason of the Solemnity of the King's Coronation: In 4 E. 6. Justice 
a Pat. 4. E. 6. m. 9  Itinerant of all the King's Forests: And in 
b Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4.  5, Warden of the East, West, and Middle Marches toward Scotland.  
This Henry first took to Wise Katherine the Daughter to William Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel, but had no Issue by her; and afterwards, the Lady Frances, eldest Daughter to Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk▪ and Marry the French Queen his Wife: and (by reason her two Brothers died Issueless) was, in favour to her, though otherwise, for 
c Life of Ed. 6. by Sir J. Hayward, p. 128.  his harmless simplicity, neither 
d Life of Ed. 6. by Sir J. Hayward, p. 128.  misliked, nor much regarded, created Duke of Suffolk, 11 Oct. 5 E. 6. By whom he had only three Daughters; 
e Trin. Rec. 6 E. 6. 1●.  jane, married 
f Catal. of Nob by R. B.  to Guildford Dudley, fourth Son to john Duke of Northumberland; Katherine, to 
g Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Henry Lord Herbert, eldest Son to William Earl of Pembroke; and, being divorced from him, to Edward Seymou● Earl of Hartford: and Marry, to 
h Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Martin Keys, Serjeant-Porter to Queen Elizabeth.  
Upon the death of King Edward the Sixth, this Duke was, through the Ambition of the then Duke of Northumberland, (whose aim was no less than to have the whole Sway of the Realm) alured 
i Stow's Annals.  to countenance the Proclaiming of his Daughter, the Lady jane, to be Queen; upon pretence of King Edward's Designation of her so to be, by his Will: but that Attempt not thriving, though it cost Northumberland, and some other, no less a price than their Heads, yet was this Henry spared 
k Stow's Annals. . Notwithstanding which Favour, he was so unhappy as to be stirring again: For, discerning 
l Hol●●sh. Chron. in ann. 1554. ● Mari●. Godwyn's Annals p. 2●6, 288, 291.  that Queen Mary had a purpose to Match with Philip Son to the Emperor Charles the Fifth, he came into the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, and set 
m Hol●●sh. Chron. in ann. 1554. ● Mari●. Godwyn's Annals p. 2●6, 288, 291.  out Proclamations, to incense the People against it. Whereupon the Earl of Huntendon being sent 
n Hol●●sh. Chron. in ann. 1554. ● Mari●. Godwyn's Annals p. 2●6, 288, 291.  with a Power of Soldiers, to prevent all danger, he was necessitated to obscure himself under the trust of one Underwood (his Keeper) in a hollow Tree in his Park at Astley; who, after some few days, upon promise of a Reward, most basely betrayed him: so that it was not long after, that he lost 
o G●dw. p. 298.  his Head on Tower-Hill, viz. 23 Febr. 2 Mariae.  
Touching his Brothers, I find 
p G●dw. p. 29●. , That at the Time of Wyat's Rebellion, in 2 Mariae, (whose pretence was to oppose the Queen's Marriage with Philip King of Spain) whilst Wyatt was acting his Part in Kent, john and Leonard departed with their Brother the Duke from London, upon the twenty fifth of January, and every where incited the People to take up Arms against the Spaniard. And that Thomas being found guilty 
q Ibid. p. 300.  of persuading the Duke his Brother (who was otherwise irresolute) to partake with Wyatt in those his Seditious Attempts, was Beheaded 
r Ibid. p. 300.  upon the twenty seventh of April next ensuing.  
For the Lady Frances Duchess of Suffolk, Widow of the before-specified Duke, there is a Tomb of Alabaster erected by Adrian Stokes Esq her second Husband, in St. Edmund's Chapel, within the Abby-Church of Westminster, with this Epitaph.  
¶ Nil decus aut splendour, nil regia nomina prosunt,  
Splendida divitiis nil juv●t ampla domus.  
Omnia fluxerunt, virtuti● sola remansit  
Gloria, Tartareis non abolenda rogis.  
Nupta Duci prius est, uxor post Armigeri Stokes,  
Funere nunc valeas consociata Deo.  
And now, that which I shall farther observe concerning this unhappy Duke, and his Family, is, That all his Honours being thus lost, did so continue, until King james, by his Letters 
s Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 21 julii, in the first year of his Reign, created Sir Henry Grey of Pirgo, in Com. Essex. Knight (Son and Heir of john Grey of Pirgo beforementioned, by Mary his Wife, Daughter of Anthony Brown Viscount Montacute) Baron Grey of 〈◊〉, in Com. Leic. with Remainder to the Heirs Male of his Body.  
Which Henry, by Anne his Wife, Daughter of William Lord Windsor, had Issue two Sons, john and Ambrose; and two Daughters, viz. ... first married to William Sulyard Esq and afterwards to ... Steward; and ... Wife of Sir William Felton Knight: and died 
t 〈…〉.  26 julii, Anno 1614  
This john took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Edward Nevil Lord B●rgavenny, and had Issue by her two Sons, Henry and Philip; but died in his Father's Life-time. Which Henry was by King Charles the First, upon the twenty ●ixth of March, in the third year of his Reign, created 
u 〈…〉.  Earl of Stamford, in Com. Linc. And departing this Life at Bradgate, in ●om. Leic. 21 Aug. Anno 1673. was buried in the Chapel there, with his Ancestors. He had Issue by Anne his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Earl of Exeter, four Sons, viz. Thomas, Anchitel, john, and Leo●●rd; and five Daughters, viz. Elizabeth, Wife of George Lord De la Mer; Diana▪ of Robert Earl of Aylesbury; and jone: as also Anne, and Mary, who both died unmarried. Which Thomas died in the Life-time of his Father; leaving Issue, by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Edward Earl of bath, Thomas now Earl of Stanford, and two Daughters, viz. Elizabeth, married to ... Benson of Charton, in Com. Northampt. Esq and Anne.   

Grey Viscount L'isle▪  
I Lastly come to Edward, second Son to Sir Edward Grey Knight, and Lord Ferrer of Groby in Right of Elizabeth his Wife.  
This Edward, in 14 E. 4. was by Indenture retained 
a Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Duchy of Normandy, and Realm of France, for one whole year, with seven Spears, and fifty Archers. And, having married 
b Cart. ab anno 15 usque 22 E. 4. n. 18.  Elizabeth the Sister and Heir of Thomas Tal●ot Viscount L'isle, was, in 15 E. 4. created 
c Cart. ab anno 15 usque 22 E. 4. n. 18.  Baron L'ysle; and afterwards, scil. 28 junii, 1 R. 3. made 
d Cart. 1 R. ●. m. 3.  Viscount L'isle.  
In 4 H. 7. he was (with others) constituted 
e Pat. 4 H. 7. in dorso m. 20.  a Commissioner for choosing Archers in the County of Warwick, for the Relief of the Duchy of Britanny: and, by his last Will and Testament 
f Dogget qu. 13. , bequeathed his Body to be buried in the New Chapel of our Lady, begun by himself to be built in the College at Astley, where the Body of Elizabeth his late Wife lay Interred. By which Elizabeth he left Issue one Son, called john, and three Daughters; viz. Anne, Wife 
g Esc. 20 ●. 7.  of john Willughby; Elizabeth 
h Esc. 20 ●. 7. , first married to Edmund Dudley (of the Privy-Chamber to King Henry the Seventh) and afterwards to Arthur Plantagenet natural Son to King Edward the Fourth: thirdly, Muriel, 
i Cat. of Nob. by R. B.  Wife of Henry Stafford Earl of Wiltshire: And died in 7 H. 7. as appeareth by the Probate of his Testament.  
But he had another Wife, called jane, whom by his Testament he appointed 
k Dogget qu. 1●.  to cause certain Lands to be amortized, to endow and find a Priest perpetually to sing in the Chapel beforementioned, for his Soul, and the Soul of his late Wife Elizabeth, as also for the Soul of the said jane, and all Christian-Souls.  
Which jane, by her Testament 
l ●ettiplace qu. 10. , bearing date 8 Aug. Anno 1500. (15 H. 7.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of St. Michael in Cornhill, within the City of London, in the Tomb where the Body of Robert Drop, her late Husband, lay: And ordained that her Executors should cause two Tapers of Wax, both weighing x l. daily to burn at the same Tomb, during Divine Service in the Choir there, in Honour of our Lord God, and our Blessed Lady, for the space of one whole year, immediately ensuing the time of her Decease: And xxxii Torches, every one of the weight of xx l. to burn at her Exequys and Funeral Service. She also appointed, That her Executors should provide three hundred Shirts and Smocks, for poor Folk; the one half for Men, the other for Women. And moreover, That they should find two honest and virtuous Priests, to sing their Masses, and other Divine Service; the one of them by the space of three years, in the Chapel at Astley, where her Lord and late Husband lay buried, and the other, by the space of five years, in the Chapel of our Lady and St. Katherine, within the Church of St. Michael aforesaid. And lastly, she willed, That they should cause to be made, and set up, on the high Rode-loft, in the said Church of St. Michael, two Escocheons; the one of them with the Arms of her right Noble Lord and Husband, the Viscount L'isle and her own Arms jointly; and the other, of the Arms of her Right Worshipful Husband Robert Drop and her own jointly; to the intent that their Souls, by reason thereof, might the rather be there remembered and prayed for.  
But I return to john, 
john.  Son to the said Edward.  
This john married Muriel one of the Daughters of Thomas Duke of Norfolk: and by his Testament 
m Holgrave qu. 17. , bearing date 6 Sept. Anno 1504 (20 H. 7.) bequeathed his Body to be buried where it should please the Lord Treasurer (viz. Thomas Duke of Norfolk, his Wife's Father) and the said Lady Meryell his own Wife; and died 
n Holgrave qu. 17.  the same year, leaving Issue only one Daughter, called Elizabeth.. 
o Cat. of Nob. by R. B.  Which Muriell afterwards married 
p Fettiplace qu. 10.  to Sir Thomas Knevit, Knight; and died 
q Fettiplace qu. 10.  in 4 H. 8.  
Of this Elizabeth it appears, That she married, or was designed to be married unto Sir Charles Brandon Knight; by reason whereof, in 5 H. 8. he had the Title of Viscount L'isle granted 
r Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  to him, and to the Heirs-male of her Body, to be begotten by him. But not consenting thereto, when she came of years (as it seems) that Patent of Creation was canceled 
s Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1. ; and she afterwards taking to Husband 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Henry Courtney Earl of Devon, died 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  without Issue.   

Grey of Rotherfeild.  
I Come now to Robert de Grey, 
Robert.  a younger Son to the first Henry de Grey; to whom King john (as hath been already observed) gave the Manor of Thurrok, in Essex.  
This Robert had, by the gift 
a Cart. 30 H. 3. m. 9  of his Brother Walter de Grey Archbishop of York, a great part of the Lordship of Rutheresfeld (how called Rotherfeld) in Com. Oxon. with the Advowson of the Church; and left Issue Walter 
Walter.  
b Cart. 29 H. ●. m. 3. , to whom the same Archbishop extended his Bounty in a more ample measure, viz. by the Grant 
c Cart. 29 H. ●. m. 3.  of all his Lands in Eilesford (in Kent) Bristhelmeston (in Com. Suss.) with Herdewyke, and Coges, in Com. Oxon. which he the said Archbishop had from joan the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Arsik, and from Thomas de Haya, and Alexandra his Wife, Sister to the said joan; together with all those Lands which Sibylla de Crevequer, Mother to them both, held in Dower, in Coges, of their Inheritance; and whatsoever else descended to them from Robert de Arsik their Father: And likewise 
d Cart. 30 H. 3. m. 9  the Residue of the Lordship of Rotherfeld, with the Lordships of Baggerigge, Cornewelle, and lay.  
This Walter died 
e Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 12.  in 52 H. 3. Whereupon Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 52 H. 3. m. 12.  of his Lands.  
Which Robert, having married 
† Ex vet. memb●. in bibl. Cotton.  Avicen the Daughter of William de St. Lice, departed 
g Esc. 23 E. 1. n. 60.  this Life in 23 E. 1. being then seized 
h Esc. 23 E. 1. n. 60.  of the moiety of the Manors of Ketelwelle, and of the Manor of Upton, in Com. Ebor. Likewise of the moiety of the Manors of Somerton, Feryngeford, and Herdwyke, in Com. Oxon. (part of the Barony of Arsyk) by the Service of keeping Dovor-Castle; leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir, than xxiv years of age: who, soon after, doing his Homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 23 ● 1 m 12.  of his Inheritance; and, in 25 E. 1. had Summons 
k Claus. de 〈◊〉. ann. in 〈◊〉.  to the Parliament then held at Westminster.  
In 27 E. 1. this john was 
l Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m 16.  in the Wars of Scotland; but in 5 E. 2. died 
m Cla●s 5 E. 2 m. 1●. : Whereupon Margaret his Widow, one of the Daughters 
n Ex 〈◊〉 autogr. penès Dec. & Cap. Lit●h.  and Coheirs to William de odingsell's, of Maxstoke, in Com. Warr. had assigned 
o Claus. 5 E. 2. m. 16.  for her Dowry the Manors of Cogs, in Com. Oxon. and the fourth part of the Manor of Duston, in Com. Northampt.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, who in 15 E. 2. making proof 
p Claus 15 E. ● m. 〈◊〉.  of his Age, had Livery 
q Claus 15 E. ● m. 〈◊〉.  of his Lands; and in 1 E. 3. was 
r Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
In 4 E. 3. this john obtained a Charter 
s Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 44.  for Free-warren in his Lordships of Shobinton, East-Claydon, and Botil-Cleydon, in Com. Buck. Cogs, Herdwyke, Stanlake, Feryng●ord, and Somerton, in Com. Oxon. Wynterburne, in Com. Berks, Duston, in Com. Northampt. Upton, Stillingflete, Moreby, Drynhous, Sculcotes, and Ketelwell, in Com. Ebor.  
In 6 E. 3. upon 
t Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12.  some difference betwixt him and William le Zouche (a great Baron of that time) which was heard 
u Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12.  before the King and Council; there falling high Words betwixt them, he drew 
† Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12.  his Knife at the Lord Zouche, in the King's Presence: whereupon both of them were committed 
x Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12.  to Prison; and being brought forth to their Answers, the Lord Zouch was released 
y Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12. , and he remanded 
z Rot. Pat. 6 E 3 n. 12.  to Custody, all his Lands being seized 
a Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 20.  on to the King's use, for this great Misdemeanour; but afterwards, upon his submission, was restored 
b Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 32.  to Favour: And, in 9 E. 3. went 
c Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  into Scotland, upon the King's Service, being of the Retinue 
d Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  with Henry Earl of Lancaster.  
In 15 E. 3. he was 
* Rot. Scoc. 15 E 3. m. 13.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders: And the next ensuing year received Command 
e Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3 m. 11.  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of March, with twenty Men at Arms, and twenty Archers, to attend the King in a Voyage-Royal into France.  
In 18 E. 3. he was 
f Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3 m. 1.  again in the Wars of France: So also in 
g Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 13.  19 E. 3.  
In 20 E. 3. being 
h Rot. Franc. 20 E 3. m. 8.  in Flanders, in the King's Service, he obtained Licence 
i Cart. & Pat. 20 ●. 3. m. 2●.  to fortify his Houses of Rotherfeild- Grey, in Com. Oxon. and Sculcotes, in Com. Ebor. with Embattelled Walls of Lime and Stone.  
In 21 E. 3. there being a Tournament 
† Comp. Joh. C●ke provis. magnae Ga●der●b.  held at Eltham (in Kent) amongst other Accoutrements prepared for that Military Exercise, this john had a Hood of White Cloth given 
* Comp. Joh. C●ke provis. magnae Ga●der●b.  him by the King, embroidered with Dancing-men, in Blue Habits, buttoned before with large Pearls. And in the same year was 
k Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  again in the Wars of France, being then of the Retinue to William de Clinton Earl of Huntendon.  
In 26 E. 3. he was 
l Rot. Fran. 2● E. 3. m 5.  one of the Commissioners in the Counties of Oxon. and Berks. for arraying and arming all Men of ability, within those Shires, and leading them against the King's Enemies, an Invasion being then threatened 
m Rot. Fran. 2● E. 3. m 5.  from the French.  
In 27 E. 3. he was Steward 
n Ex ipso autogr. penès Will. le Neve eq. aur. Clar. R. Arm. anno 1640.  of the King's Household: and in 28 E. 3. had a Charter 
o Cart. 28 E. 3. n 15.  for Free-warren granted to him, within all his Demesn-Lands of his Lordships of Cornewell, and Kengham.  
In 29 E. 3. he was 
p Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m 4.  again in the Wars of France: and had Summons 
q Claus. de ●●sd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 E. 3. until that 29 year inclusive.  
This john had two Wives; the first, Katherine, Daughter and Coheir to Brian Fitz-Alan of bedal, in Com. Ebor. Secondly, Avicen, Daughter 
s Lib. cedul. de anno 6 H. 6. p. 391. Linc.  and Coheir to john Lord Marmion: and died 
t Esc. 33 E. 3. n. 38.  1 Oct. 33 E. 3. being then seized 
u Esc. 33 E. 3. n. 38.  of the Manors of Quenton, in Com. Glouc. Rotherfeld, with the Advowson of the Church; Cogs, Herdewyke, the moiety of the Manor of Feryngford, with the Advowson of the Church; as also of the moiety of the Manor of Somerton, with the Advowson of the Church, all in Com. Oxon. of the Manors of Wyntringham, in Com. Linc. Duston, in Com. Northampt. Claydon, and Shobinton, in Com. Buck. Upton, Stillingflete, Dringbouse, Linton, in Cravene; and the moiety of the Manors of Ketelwell, Bedale, Ascham, and Baynton, in Com. Ebor. And in 
* Esc. 33 E. 3. n. 38.  the Right of Avicen his Wife, of the Manor of Berewyke, in Sussex.  
He was also seized 
x Claus. 33 E. 3. m. 9  of the Manor of We●ord, in Com. Staff. and jointly 
y Claus. 33 E. 3. m. 9  with the same Avicen his Wife, and john Marmion his Son by her, of the Manors of Scoulcotes, Westanfeld, Estanfelde, Carethorpe, Manfelde, and Bourgh juxta Katerigg, in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue 
z Esc. 33 E. 3. n. 38.  john his Son and Heir (by his first Wife) then forty years of age: and a Daughter, called M●nde, 
a Pat. 32 E. 3. m. 13.  first married 
b Pat. 32 E. 3. m. 13.  to john the Son of john de Botetourt of Weoley, in Com. Wigorn. Knight; and afterwards 
c Claus. 17 R. 2 m. 18.  to Thomas de Harecourt.  
Which Avicen had assigned 
d Claus. 33 E. 3. m. 9  for her Dowry the Manors of Cogs, and Herdewyke, and the moiety of the Manor of Feryngeford, in Com. Oxon. the Manor of Weford, in Com. Staff. the Manor of Dringhouse, and the moiety of the Manor of Ketelwell, in Com. Ebor.  
Shortly after which, john 
john.  his Son and Heir, doing 
e Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3. m. ●.  his Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3. m. ●.  of his Lands.  
By his second Wife Avicen, he had Issue two Sons, viz. 
g Lib. cedul. de an. 6 H. 6. p. 391. Linc.  john beforementioned, and Robert; who both of them assumed their Mother's Surname of Marmion.  
Of these, john died 
h Lib. cedul. de an. 6 H. 6. p. 391. Linc.  without Issue; and Robert had only one 
i Lib. cedul. de an. 6 H. 6. p. 391. Linc.  Daughter, called Elizabeth, by Lora his Wife, 
† Ex vet. membr. in bibl. Cotton.  one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Herbert de S. Quintin, who became the Wife 
k Lib. cedul. de an. 6 H. 6. p. 391. Linc.  of Sir Henry Fitz-Hugh Knight.  
But I return to john, Son and Heir to the beforementioned john, by his first Wife.  
This john, in 35 E. 3. upon 
l Claus. 35 E. 3. dors. m. 32.  the Marriage of john his Son and Heir, unto Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Michael de Poynings, then settled 
m Claus. 35 E. 3. dors. m. 32.  upon him, and his Heirs to be begotten on the said Elizabeth, his Manors of Sbobynton, in Com. Buck. and Somerton, in Com. Oxon. and 
n Claus. 35 E. 3. dors. m. 32.  likewise a Rent of Sixty Pounds per annum out of this Lordship of Rotherfeld. Which john 
john.  (the Son) was 
o Rot. Vascon. 40 E. 3. m. 4.  in that Expedition made into France in 40 E. 3.  
He had also a younger Son, called 
p Claus. 41. E. 3. m. 8.  Robert, for whom he purchased 
q Claus. 41 E. 3. m. 8.  the Manor of Wynelescote, and settled it 
r Claus. 41 E. 3. m. 8.  upon him, and the Heirs-male of his Body. Who dying 
s Ibid.  without Issue-male, in 41 E. 3. that Manor devolved 
t Ibid.  to john his elder Brother.  
All that I have farther observed of him, is, That he had Summons 
u Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 31 E. 3. until 47 of that King's Reign, inclusive: And, That upon the fourth of June, 49 E. 3. he died, 
* Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 59  being seized 
x Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 59  of the Manor of Duston, in Com. Northampt. of the Manor of Stanlake, with the moiety of the Manors of Rotherfeld, and Ar●●k, in Com. Oxon. of the Manors of East-Claydon, and Shobindon, in Com. Buck. Bedale, Uptone, Stillinflete, and Kilwardby, with the moiety of the Manor of Askham, and sixth part of the Manor of Baynton, in Com. Ebor. leaving Bartholomew 
Bartholomew.  
y Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 59  his Son and Heir twenty four years of age (john his eldest Son being dead in his Life-time, as it seems;) as also Robert, and Richard, two younger Sons.  
Which Bartholomew soon after doing 
z Rot. Fin. 49 E. 3. m. 21.  his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 49 E. 3. m. 21.  of all his Lands, excepting 
b Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 23.  the Manors of Duston, and Somerton, and the yearly Rent of Sixteen Marks out of the Manor of Askham, which were assigned 
c Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 23.  to Maude the Widow of that john, for her Dowry.  
But this Bartholomew lived not long after: for the next year following, it appears, 
d Rot. Fin. 50 E. 3. m. 29.  That Robert his Brother and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery of his Lands.  
Which Robert had Summons 
e Claus. de eod. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 1 R. 2. but not after: And in 8 R. 2. having been retained 
f Ex ipso autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King for forty days in his Scottish-Wars, shortly after departed 
g Esc. 11 R. 2. n. 28.  this Life, viz. 14 jan. 11 R. 2. then seized 
h Esc. 11 R. 2. n. 28.  of the Manor of Duston, in Com. Northampt. of the moiety of the Manor of Bedale; of two parts of the Manor of Ayscugh; of the Manor of Kilwardby; of the moiety of the Manor of Askham- Bryan; of the Manor of Drynghouse; of the fourth part of the Manor of Baynton, with the Manors of Stillingflete, and Upton, in Com. Ebor. of the Manors of Rotherfeld, and Cogs; of the moiety of the Manor of Baggerigge; of the Manor of Herdwyke; of the moiety of the Manors of Somerton, and Faringeford; and of the fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, in Com. Oxon. leaving 
i Ibid.  joan his Daughter and Heir, little more than two years of age.  
Whereupon Elizabeth 
k Pat. 12 ●. 2. p. 1.  the Widow of the said Robert (Daughter and Coheir 
l Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 4.  to William de la Planch of Haversham, in Com. Buck.) who soon after took 
m Claus. 12 ●. 2. m. 31.  to Husband Sir john Clinton of Maxstoke, in Com. Warr. Knight, had assigned 
n Claus. 12 ●. 2. m. 31.  for her Dowry the Manors of Cogs, and Herdwyke, with the moiety of the Manors of Somerton, and Faryngeford; as also the fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, in Com. Oxon.  
Which joan became the Wife 
o Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  of Sir john D'eyncurt Knight: and in 2 H. 4. upon 
p Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  the death of Sir Richard Grace Knight (her Uncle) without Issue, had Livery 
q Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Manor of Olton, in the Parish of Solihull, in Com. Warr. which was 
r Claus. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 31.  of her Inheritance, and wherein he had only an Estate for Life: And had Issue two Daughters and Heirs; viz. Alice, 
s Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 〈◊〉.  the Wife of William Lord Lovel; and Margaret, married 
t Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 〈◊〉.  to Ralph Lord Cromwell of Tatshall.   

Luterel.  
IN the time of King Richard the First, the Lands of Geoffrey 
Geffrey.  Luterell, lying in the Counties of Nottingham and Derby, were seized 
a Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1. Nott. Derb. , for his adherence to john Earl of Moreton. Which john afterwards attaining the Crown of this Realm, in the second year of the Reign ratified 
b Cart. 2 Joh. m. 7.  to him the Grant of fifteen Oxgangs of Land in Gameleston, and Normanton, made by Gerbod de Scaud, as also of the Lordship of Brides●rke, and sixteen Oxgangs of Land in Bregefort, and Kieworde, with a certain Meadow called Witties, by Gerard de Rhodes.  
In 5 joh. this Geffrey obtained a Grant 
c Cart. 5 Joh. n. 〈◊〉.  of Ten Pounds from that King, towards his Support in his Service: and in 13 joh. upon Collection of the Scutage of Scotland, was acquitted 
d Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Ebor.  for seven Knights Fees and an half, for his Fees of that Barony, which lately belonged to William Painell: And died in 2 H. 3. leaving Issue 
e Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 8. & m. 10.  Andrew 
Andrew.  his Son and Heir, who married 
f Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 8. & m. 10.  the Daughter of Philip Mare (a Person of great Note in the Counties of Nottingham and Derby, in his time.)  
Which Andrew doing his Homage 
g Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 20.  in 14 H. 3. had Livery 
h Claus. 14 H. 3. m. 20.  of his Lands; and in 14 H. 3. upon 
i Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Ebor.  Collection of the Scutage for the first Passage of that King into Britanny, accounted 
k Rot. Pip. 14 H. 3. Ebor.  Thirty Pound for Fifteen Knights Fees.  
In which year, he came 
l Rot. Norm. 14. H. 3. p. 2. m. ●.  to the King, and made claim 
m Rot. Norm. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. ●.  to certain Lands which formerly belonged to Maurice de Gant, and descended to him by Right of Inheritance; viz. the Manors of Cantokesheved, Stockeland, Hywys, Poelet, and Wyre, in Com. Somerset. as also of the Manor of Irneham, in Com. Linc. which he held by Barony, offering 
o Rot. Norm. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  C Marks to the King, to have Livery of those Lordships. Whereunto the King consented not 
p Rot. Norm. 14 H. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  otherwise, than upon condition that he did manifest his Right unto them: But, in 15 H. 3. paying 
q Rot. Pip. 15 H. 3. Ebor. Claus. r6 H. 3. m. 8.  that Sum, he had Livery 
r Rot. Pip. 15 H. 3. Ebor. Claus. r6 H. 3. m. 8.  of them.  
In 26 H. 3. this Andrew had Summons to fit himself with Horse and Arms, 
s Rot. Vasc. & Claus. 26. H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  and to attend the King into France: And, in 29 H. 3. upon 
t Rot. Pip 29 H. 3. Ebor.  Collection of the Aid for marrying the King's Daughter, answered 
u Rot. Pip 29 H. 3. Ebor.  for Fifteen Knights Fees.  
In 30 H. 3. as Heir 
x Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. Ebor.  to Maurice de Gant, upon Collection of the Scutage of Gann●●, he paid 
y Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. Ebor.  Twenty five Pound, for Twelve Knights Fees and an half: And in 35 H. 3. executed 
z Rot. Pip. ●5 H. ●. Linc.  the Sheriff's Office for Lincolnshire, for the one half of that year.  
About this time, being 
a Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 20.  with the King in his Expedition of Elveyn, he was acquitted 
b Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 20.  for his Scutage of Fifteen Knights Fees and an half, which he held in Yorkshire, as one of the Coheirs to Maurice de Gant: And in 38 H. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, paid 
c Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Ebor.  Twenty five Pound, for Twelve Knights Fees and an half, of the Fees of Maurice de Gant; as also 
d Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Ebor.  Thirty Pound, for Fifteen other, of his own proper Fees. And, in 49 H. 3. departed 
e Esc: 49 H. 3 n. 13. Linc.  this Life, being then seized 
f Esc: 49 H. 3 n. 13. Linc.  of the before-specified Manor of Irneham, which he held 
g Esc: 49 H. 3 n. 13. Linc.  by Barony; leaving Geffrey 
h Esc: 49 H. 3 n. 13. Linc.  
Geffrey.  his Son and Heir thirty years of age.  
Which Geffrey, doing his Homage, 
i Rot. Fin. 49 H. 3. m. 4.  and giving Security 
k Rot. Fin. 49 H. 3. m. 4.  for payment of C Marks for his Relief, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 49 H. 3. m. 4.  of his Lands.  
But this Geffrey, being not 
m Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 25.  compos mentis, Alexander his Brother had the Custody 
n Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 25.  of his Person; and William de Grace, whose Daughter he had married, 
o Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 25.  had the Tuition 
p Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 25.  of his Children. Which Alexander, in 54 H. 3. was signed 
q Pat. 54 H. 3▪ m. 11.  with the Cross, together with Prince Edward, eldest Son to that King.  
To these succeeded Robert 
Robert.  Luterell, who, in 5 E. 1. was 
r Claus. 28 E. 1. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Wales; and in 22 E. 1. (amongst other of the Great Men in that time) had Summons 
s Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 8.  to attend the King, to advise touching the important Affairs of the Realm. And upon that Resolution, then taken, for the King's Expedition into France, had farther Command 
t Ibid. m. 7.  to attend him at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, the same year, well fitted with Horse and Arms, for his Service in that Voyage.  
This Robert was summoned 
u Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 23 E. 1. and died 
x Esc. 25. ●. 1. n. 35.  in 25 E. 1. being then seized 
y Esc. 25. ●. 1. n. 35.  of the Manor of Hoton- Painell, in Com. Ebor. and Irneham, in Com. Linc. with the Advowson of the Church; leaving Geffrey 
Geffrey.  his Son and Heir xxi years of age.  
But of this Geffrey, in regard he never had Summons to Parliament, nor any of his Descendants, I shall not speak any farther, than to take notice, That his Posterity had fair Possessions in Somersetshire; amongst which, Cantokesheved 
z Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f 62.  (situate upon the Point of Quantok-hills) and Dunster-Castle (whereof they are still Owners) are part.   

Furnivall.  
IN the time of King Richard the First, 
Richard 1.  Girard de Furnivall came 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 2. 50 ●. n. 20. &. 52 b. n. 10.  out of Normandy; and being in the Holy-Land with that King, in the third year of his Reign, was 
b Jorevall 1248. l. 3.  at the Siege of Acon.  
This Girard, in 2 joh. had a Grant 
c Rot. Norm. 2 Joh. m. 2.  from that King, of the Lordships of Lyre, Lymare, and Contebill, in Normandy, in lieu of CC l. per annum Lands, due to him from that King; to hold by the Service of one Knights Fee.  
And, having Issue Girard his Son and Heir, who took 
d Mon. Angl. ut supra.  to Wife Maude the Daughter and Heir of William de Luvetot (a great Baron in Notinghamshire) gave 
e Oblat● 2 Joh. m. 14.  to King john, about that time, Four hundred Marks, to accept of the Homage of his said Son, for that Barony, which was William de Luvetot's; and to the intent he might forthwith possess those Lands whereof the said William died seized. Of all which, that King, in 5 of his Reign (being then in Normandy) by his Patent 
f Pat. 5 Joh. m. 10. , bearing date at Molmell, 20 Maii, gave full Livery to Girard 2. the younger, and to her the said Maude.  
To this Girard 
Girard 2.  the elder, who departed 
g Mon. Ang. ut supra, 938 a. n. 30.  this Life in Normandy (where he was likewise buried) Girard his Son succeeded 
h Mon. Ang. ut supra, 938 a. n. 30.  Which Girard, being faithful 
i Pat. 17 Jo. m. 4.  to King john, in the time of those great Troubles he had with his Barons, was employed 
k Pat. 17 Jo. m. 4.  as a Commissioner, with john de Laci Constable of Chester, and Geffrey de Nevil Lord Chamberlain to the King, for treating with Robert de Ros, and some other of the Chief Men of that Time, to reduce them to Obedience.  
Moreover, in 18 joh. he was appointed 
l Pat. 18. Joh. m. 8.  by the King to reside with his Wife and Family at Bolesoure-castle, in Com. Derb. for the better preserving the Peace of those Parts.  
He was likewise a Benefactor to the Canons of Wirksop, by the Gift 
m Mon. Angl. ut supra, 55 b. n. 10, & 20.  of a certain Rent of Four Marks per annum, issuing out of his Mill at Wyrksop; and Common of Pasture for forty Beasts, in his Park there: Likewise of two Ox-gangs of Land in Sirakes, two Tofts in Waleringham, one in Wyrksop, one Ox-gang of Land in Stanyngt●●-Field, and Pasturage for forty Kine, with their Calves of three years old, in Kiveling; and also 
n Ibid. n. 30.  of the Chapel of Bendefeld. Besides all this, he gave 
o Mon. Angl. vol. 1. 807 ●. n. 20.  to the Monks of Kirksted, the half of his Mill at Wudhouse, for the maintenance of the Ma●●-lamp in that Church.  
And in 3 H. 3. departed 
p M. West●●. ●n. eodem. anno.  this Life at Jerusalem: Whereupon his Lordship of Munden was by the King's appointment assigned 
q Claus. 3 H. 3. m. 9  to the Lady Nichola de Hays, for her better support in the Custody of the Castle of Lincoln, which she then held for the King: leaving Issue three Sons; viz. 
r Mon. Angl. vol. 2. 938. n. 20.  Thomas, Girard, and William.  
To which Thomas 
Thomas 1.  (the eldest) in 22 H. 3. the King committed 
s Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 7.  the Wardship of William de Mowbray, Son of Roger de Mowbray (a Great Baron in Yorkshire) together with his Marriage; to the intent 
* Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 7.  he might take to Wife his eldest Daughter.  
This is all I can say of Thomas, other than that going 
t Mon. Ang. ut supra.  in Devotion to the Holy-Land, he was there slain 
u Mon. Ang. ut supra.  by the Saracens.  
Of Girard his Brother, it appears, 
x Testa de Nevil.  That he held the Barony of Wardon, in Com. Northampt. and that he adhered 
y Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  to the Rebellious Lords, in 49 H. 3. But in 50 H. 3. Christian de Ledet, john de Vaux of Kesewyke, and others, undertaking 
z Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 27.  for his future Fidelity, he was received 
a Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 27.  into Favour.  
This Christian, afterwards called Christian de Furnivall, (Wife 
b Esc. 8 E. 1. n. 37. Northampt.  of Girard de Furnivall beforementioned, as it seems) held 
c Esc. 8 E. 1. n. 37. Northampt.  that Barony of Wardon, with fifteen Knights Fees thereunto belonging. Which Barony, after her decease, resorted 
d Esc. 8 E. 1. n. 37. Northampt.  to Christian the Wife of William, and Agnes the Wife of john Latimer, as her next Heirs.  
But I return to Girard 
Girard 3.   
This Girard de Furnivall, by 
e Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 938 a. n. 50, & 60.  his Mother's appointment, fetched 
f Mon. Ang. vol. 2. 938 a. n. 50. & 60.  his Brother's Corpse out of the Holy-Land, and buried it at Wyrksop; and was afterwards buried 
g Ibid. 938b.  himself under a Marble Stone there, near St. Peter's Chapel.  
Of William, the third Brother, I find, 
h Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 6. Cumbr.  That he had Issue, by Ada his Wife, Helewyse a Daughter and Heir, married to Eustace de Baillol: Which Ada held the Manor of Ayketon, with the moiety of the Advowson of the Church; as also the moiety of the Lordship of Burgh upon the Sands, and moiety of the Manor of Kirk-Oswald, with the moiety of the Advowson of the Church, all in Com. Cumbr. And, that, having given 
i Mon. Ang. ut supra.  Maintenance for five Candles, to burn perpetually in our Lady Chapel, before the Image of the Blessed Virgin, he was buried 
k Mon. Ang. ut supra.  in the midst thereof.  
This last-mentioned 
Thomas 2.  Thomas, by Bertha 
l Ibid. 399. n. 50.  his Wife, had Issue Thomas 
m Ibid. 938 b.  his Son and Heir; who, in 54 H. 3. obtained Licence 
n Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 8.  of the King to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Sheffeild, in Com. Ebor.  
Of which Thomas I can say no more, than that he was buried 
o Monast. Ang. ut supra, 938 b. n. 20.  in the Friars at Doncaster; and of Bertha his Mother, than that she took to her second Husband 
p Rot. Fin. 54 H. 3. m. 5.  R●phe Bigod.  
To Thomas succeeded another Girard 
q Mon. Ang. ut supra. , 
Girard  as Son and Heir; who was buried 
r Mon. Ang. ut supra.  at Wyrksep, in our Lady Chapel; and left Issue 
s Mon. Ang. ut supra.  Thomas, and William.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas 3.  (being the third of that Name) doing his Homage 
t Rot. Fin. 9 E. 1. n. 10.  in 9 E. 1. had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 9 E. 1. n. 10.  of the Lands of his Inheritance; and in the Month of June, 22 E. 1. amongst other of the Great Men of that time, had Summons 
x Rot. vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 8.  to attend the King, to advise of the Great Affairs of the Realm. And having so done, received Command 
y Ibid. m. 7.  to repair to Portsmouth, upon the first day of September than next ensuing, well fitted with Horse and Arms, for that Expedition then intended into France.  
In 24 E. 1. this Thomas obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 24 E. 1. n. 3.  for a Market every Week, upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Wyrksop, in Com. Nott. and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Cuthbert the Bishop, and five days next ensuing. As also 
a Cart. 24. E. 1. n. 3.  for a Weekly Market at his Manor of Sheff●, in Com. Ebor. upon the Tuesday; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity; with Free-warren 
b Cart. 24 E. 1. n. 3.  throughout all his Demesn-Lands, in both those Lordships. And in 26 E. 1. was 
c Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
Moreover, in 27 E. 1. he was constituted 
d Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 40.  Captain-General and Lieutenant to the King, for the Counties of Nottingham and Derby: and in 28 E. 1. was again 
e Rot. Scoc, 28 E. 1. m. 9  in the 〈◊〉 Wars. So likewise in 
f Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 3.  32, 34, 
g Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 8.  and 35 E. 〈◊〉  
In 4 E. 2. he received Command 
i Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso. m. 5.  (amongst many others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Rokesborough, in Scotland, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad Vincula, to march against the Scots, then in Hostility. As also (soon after) another Precept 
k Ibid. m. 4. , to attend him, with ten Men at Arms, at Newcastle upon Tine, on the morrow after All-Souls-day, next ensuing.  
In 8 E. 2. he received farther Summons 
l Rot Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dors. m. 4.  to be at Newcastle, with Horse and Arms, upon the Feast-day of the Blessed Virgin. And had Summons to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 E. 1. during the whole Reign of that King. So likewise to all the Parliaments of King Edward the Second Reign, and part of King Edward the Third's, viz. till 6 E. 3. inclusive: but was not a Baron; that is to say, held not his Lands by Barony; as appeareth by the Testimony of this Record, which I have thought fit here to insert.  
EDWARDUS, 
Communia de Term. Mich. 19 E. 2. Rot. ●.  etc. Thes. & Baronibus suis de Scacc. salutem. Ex parte dilecti, etc. Thomae de Furnivall senioris, nobis est ostensum; quod licet ipse Baro non sit, nec terram suam per Baroniam, vel partem Baroniae teneat: nichilominus idem Thomas, pro quibusdam defaltis, in quibusdam Curiis nostris incidit, ut dicitur, in iisdem Curiis tanquam Baro amerciatus fuit: & vos xxviii l. xiii s. iv d. per diversas particulas, ab eo, ad opus nostrum, eâ de causà exigi faciatis, in ipsius Thomae dispendium, etc. Teste, etc.  
Et modo ad Quindenam Purificationis Beate Mariae, venit hic praefatus Thomas, etc. Et dicit, quod non est Baro, neque tenet, nec unquam tennit aliqua tenementa in Com. praedictis, per Baroniam, nec per partem Baroniae. Dicit enim, quod tenet manerium de Sheffeild in dicto Com. Ebor. de Domino Rege per Homagium tantum; manerium de Whystan, in eodem Com. de Galfrido Lutrel; maneria de Wyrksop, & Gresthorp, in Com. Nott. de Rege ut de Honore Tykhill, per servicium quatuor feodorum, & quart partis feodi unius militis; manerium de Eyom, in Com. Derb. de Rege, ut de Honore Peverel, manerium de Middleton in eodem Com. de Thomâ de Chaworth, & manerium de Bracington in eodem Com. Derb. de Honore de Tuttebury, &c Et, quod idem Thomas aliquo tempore tenuit manerium de Tyreswell in dicto Com. Nott. de eodem Honore, per servicium quartae partis feodi unius militis, quod manerium perquisivit de Thomâ D'eyvil sed postmodum se inde dimisit, etc. Similiter, etc. quod idem Thomas tenet de Nich. de Langford, de manerio suo de Have●shegg, in eodem Com. Derb. unum Hamelettum, vocatum Baumford, per servicium sectae ad Curiam ejusdem manerii de tribus septimanis, in tres, etc.  
And having married 
m Pat. ● R. 2. p. 3. m. 23.  Elizabeth Daughter to Peter de Montfort of Belde●●rt-Castle (near Henly, in Arden) in Com. Warr. Widow 
n Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 23.  of William, Son and Heir to Simon de Montacute (Progenitor of the Montacutes Earls of Salisbury) departed 
o Monast. Ang. vol. 1. 913. n. ●0.  this Life on the morrow after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, Anno 1332. (6 E. 3.) being then seized 
p Esc. 6 E. 3. n. ●8.  of the Manors of Wirksop, and Gresthorp, in Com. Nott. Eyom, and Stony middleton in Com. Derb., the Castle and Manor of Sheffeild; as also of the Manor of Treton, in Com. Ebor. Thomas his Son and Heir being then thirty years of age; having likewise had two 
q Monast. Ang. ut supra, 913. n. 20.  younger Sons, William, and Nicholas: Elizabeth his Widow, for her Dowry, 
r Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 22.  having the Manor of Wyrksop, in Com. Nott. Wbiston, in Com. Ebor. Eyom, and Stony Middleton, in Com. Derb., with seven l. two s. xi d. Rent, in Baumford, in the same County, then assigned unto her.  
Which Elizabeth, afterwards, scil. on Tuesday next ensuing the Feast of the Blessed Virgin, 28 E. 3. departed 
s Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 39  this Life, being then seized 
t Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 39  of the above-specified Manor of Whistane, with its Members, viz. Aston, Totewyke, Treton, Ullay, Brampton, Cu●●eclift, and Orgrave, in Com. Ebor. of the Inheritance of Sir Thomas de Furnivall Knight, her Grandson, then of full age. She also held 
u Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 39  in Dower the Manor of Wryksop, in Com. Nott. with the Manors of Eyom, Stony-Middleton, Baum●ord, and Haversegge, in Com. Derb.  
For this Lady there is yet standing a beautiful Monument of Marble, with her Portraiture thereon, cut to the Life, on the North-side of the Choir of Christ-Church in Oxford, (heretofore the Conventual Church of St. Frideswide's Monastery there) where there was afterwards a Chantry 
x Pat. 3 R. 2● p. 3. m. 23.  of two Secular Priests, founded to celebrate Divine Service daily for her Soul, and for the Soul of the said William de Montacute; as also for the Souls of john Bokyngham Bishop of Lincoln, Sir Peter de Montfort her Father, Maud her Mother; and of john de Montacute, William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury, Simon de Montacute Bishop of Ely, Edward de Montacute, Alice de Aubenie, the Lady Mary Cogan, Elizabeth Prioress of Haliwell, the Lady Hawise Bavent, the Lady Maud Abbess of Berking, the Lady Isabella a Nun at Berking, Children of him the said Sir William de Montacute and her: And moreover, for the Souls of the before-specified Sir Thomas de Furnivall her second Husband, Sir Peter Limesie her Kinsman, and Simon Islip; and for the Souls of all her Parents and Friends.  
But I return to Thomas. 
Thomas 4.   
This Thomas, doing his Homage 
y Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 12.  the same year, (viz. in 6 E. 3.) had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. 12.  of what so descended to him by his Father's death.  
But here I must look back a little.  
In 10 E. 2. (his Father then living, for which respect he was called 
a Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b. ) Thomas de Furnivall junior) upon the Feast-day of St. Matthew the Evangelist, he took to Wife 
b Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b.  joan the eldest of the four Sisters and Coheirs to Theobald de Verdon (a great Baron) Widow 
c Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b.  of William Son of William de Montacute; but without the King's Licence: for which Transgression he afterwards paid 
d Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 3.  Ccl Fine.  
Which joan, in 12 E. 2. making proof 
e Claus. 12 E. 2. m. 22.  of her Age, had Livery 
f Claus. 12 E. 2. m. 22.  of those Lands which upon Partition 
g Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 71.  made of them, in 10 E. 2. were allotted to her; viz. 
h Claus. 12 E. 2. ●. 28.  the Castle and Manor of Alveton, with its Members, viz. Bredeleye, Farleye, Coten, Wotton, Denston, Staunton, Streingeshull, Buckenbale, Fenton, and Balterdeleye, all in Com. Staff.  
Moreover, in 1 E. 3. (his Father being still alive) he was 
i Rot. Scoc, 1 E. 3. m. ●.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: And in 2 E. 3. there being a new Partition 
k Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 11.  made of the Lands of his Wife's Inheritance, had Allotment 
l Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 11.  of the said Castle and Manor of Alvetone, with its Members, than thus expressed, viz. Wotton, Stanton, Farleye, Rammesobere, Corene, Brayelepe, Spenne Denston, Strongeshull, Shene, Wytston, and Bedulf.  
Furthermore, in 5 E. 3. doing his Homage 
m Rot. Fin. 5 b. 3. 〈◊〉. , with other the Husbands of the rest of the Coheirs, he had another Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 5 b. 3. m●●  of the Lands which were of his said Wife's Inheritance. And in 7 E. 3. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 ●. 3. m. 27.  again in the Scottish-Wars. But departing 
p Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 914 a.  this Life at Sheffeild, pridie Id. Octobr. Anno 1339. (13 E. 3.) lieth buried 
q Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 914 a.  in the Abbey of Beaucheif, in Com. Derb. (not far from Sheffeild) leaving Thomas 
Thomas ●.  his Son and Heir seventeen 
r Esc. 14 E. 3. n 26.  years of age; joan his Wife (who was so great an Inheritrix) being deceased 
s Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b. n. 40.  long before him, in Childbed; viz. 6 Non. Oct. Anno 1334. (8 E. 3.) (then 
t Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b. n. 40.  about thirty years of age) and buried 
u Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 913 b. n. 40.  before the High-Altar in Cro●den Abbey, with her Ancestors.  
Unto this last-mentioned Thomas (thus in Minority at his Father's death, as is observed) upon another 
x Claus. 18 E. 3. in dors. m. 27.  Partition made of Verdon's Lands, in 18 E. 3. there was allotted 
y Claus. 18 E. 3. in dors. m. 27.  the Manor of Franham, with the Hamlet of Sere, in Com. Buck. Stoke- Verdon, with certain Tenements in ●yne-lesdon, in Com. Wiltes. and the Manor of Bitlesby, in Com. Leic.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year, he attended 
z Rot. Franc. 19 ●. 3. m. 11.  the King in his Expedition made into France. So likewise in 
a Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  20 E. 3. that being the time when the English took Cane, and obtained that signal Victory over the French at Cressie.  
Moreover, in 21 E. 3. he was again 
b Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  in those Wars. So likewise in 
c Rot. Franc. 23 E. ●. m. 4.  23 E. 3. And in 30 E 3. accompanying 
d Rot. Scoc. 30 E. 3. m. 3.  Henry Lord Percy into Scotland, was 
e Rot. Scoc. 30. E. 3. m. 3.  with him in the Garrison of Roxborough-Castle.  
When this Thomas died, I find not; but certain it is, that he departed 
f Rot. Fin. ●9 E. 3. m. 13.  this Life without Issue, and lieth 
g Mon●st. Ang. vol. 2. 938 b. n. 30.  under a Tomb of Alabaster at Wyrksop, above the Choir: and that to him succeeded William 
William.  de Furnivall his Brother and Heir, who doing his Homage 
h Rot. Fin. ut supra. Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 10.  in 39 E. 3. had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. ut supra. Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 10.  of all his Lands, excepting those whereof joan his Wife, then surviving, had been endowed.  
This William permitted 
k Pat. 46 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  the Pale of his Park at Wyrksop to be so defective, that divers of the King's Dear, out of the Forest of S●erwode, coming freely into it, were destroyed 
l Pat. 46 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  For which respect, William de Latimer, Warden of the Forests beyond Trent, seized 
m Pat. 46 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  it into the King's Hand: but not long afterwards, upon the payment of Twenty Pound Fine, he had pardon 
n Pat. 46 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  for that Offence.  
And, having married 
o Ex coll R. Gl. S.  Thomasine the Daughter and Heir of ... Dagworth, in whose Right he had 
p Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 2. n. 1.  the Manor of Dagworth in Suffolk, with the Manor of Dagworth in Elmedone, and Crawlebery, Elmdone, and Crysbale; as also the Manors of Coggeshales in Elmedone, 〈◊〉 Arkisdene, died 
q Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 2. n. 1.  in 6 R. 2. leaving Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, married 
r Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 2. n. 1.  to Thomas de Nevil, Brother to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland; who was thereupon summoned to Parliament as Lord Furnivall, as I have elsewhere more fully showed.   

Braibroc.  
THIS Family, so called from their chief Sea at Braibroc, in Com. Northampt. is descended 
a Ex magno Registro Ms. in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  from one Ingebald, who took to Wife 
b Ex magno Registro Ms. in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  Albreda, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Ivo Newmarch; and had Issue 
c Ex magno Registro Ms. in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  by her a Son, called 
d Ex magno Registro Ms. in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  Robert Mey, but afterwards 
e Ex magno Registro Ms. in Officio Ducat. Lanc.  Robert 
Robert.  de Braibroc.  
Which Robert, in 10 R. 1. gave a Fine 
f Rot. Pip. 10 R. 1. Northt.  to the King of CLXXX Marks, for his Favour. But from King john he found a better esteem, being 
g Ex prad. magno Registro.  Master of his Wardrobe, and one of his Council; having also, in 6 joh. a special Licence 
h Part. 6 Joh. m. 4.  for keeping of Greyhounds, to take the Fox, and Hare, in any of the King's Lands and Forests, excepting his chiefest Warrens. And in 7 joh. obtained 
i Cart. antiq. 〈◊〉. n. 18.  the Manor of Corby, in Com. Northampt. with the Hundred, to hold in Fee-farm, for the yearly Rent of viij l. to be paid into the Exchequer.  
Not long after which, viz. in 12 joh. he purchased 
k Ex praed. Registro.  the Manor of Langtone; as also 
l Ex praed. Registro.  the Manor of Sutton. And having been Sheriff 
m Rot. Pip. de. iisd. Com.  of the Counties of Buck. and Bedf. from 7 till 15 joh. of Northampt. from 10 to 15, and of Roteland in 13 and 15, departed 
n Ex praed. Registro.  this Life, leaving Issue 
o Ex praed. Registro.  Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir.  
Which Henry was Sheriff 
p Rot. Pip. de iisd. Com.  of Rotel. in 14 joh. 
Henry.  And of the same County, as also of the Counties of Northampt. Bedf. and Buck. in 
q Rot. Pip. de iisd. Com.  16 and 17 joh. In which sixteenth year he accounted 
r Claus. 16 Joh. m. 6.  for forty Quarters of Wheat, and forty fat Swine, bought to Victual the Castle of Northampton; the Price of each Quarter of Wheat being at that time two s. and of each Hog two s. But, in 17 joh. taking 
s M. Paris. 277. l. 50.  part with the Rebellious Barons, he underwent the Sentence 
t M. Paris. 277. l. 50.  of Excommunication by the Pope, and became so active on their part, that in 1 H. 3. he had 
u Ibid. 29● n. 40.  the Trust of that strong Castle of Montsorell, in Com. Leic. which was extraordinarily Fortified and Manned; and held 
x Ibid. 294.  it out stoutly, for some time, against the whole Power of the King. But, before the end of that year, Peace being made, and all Places of Strength delivered up; this Castle, amongst others, was rendered. Whereupon the Son 
y Pat. 1 H. 3. m 2.  of this Henry de Braybroc, than a Prisoner, and in custody of Fulke de Breant, had 
z Pat. 1 H. 3. m 2.  his Liberty.  
In 6 H. 3. this Henry, having married 
a Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  Christian Daughter and Heir to Wischard Ledet, and Margaret his Wife, paid 
b Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  C l. for the Relief of her Lands: and, doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 7.  of them.  
After which, viz. in 8 H. 3. being constituted 
d M. Paris. 320. n. 30, & 40.  one of the King's Justices-Itinerant, he was taken 
e M. Paris. 320. n. 30, & 40.  at Dunstaple, by a Party of Soldiers, sent out of the Castle at Bedford, by Falk de Breant, and carried 
f M. Paris. 320. n. 30, & 40.  Prisoner thither; that Castle being then held 
g M. Paris. 320. n. 30, & 40.  by him in a Rebellious manner: but, upon the Render thereof, which soon after happened, he was enlarged. And, in 11 H. 3. obtained a new Grant 
h Cart. 11 H. 3. n. 23.  from the King, of the before-specified Manor of Corby, to hold in Fee-farm, by the ancient Rent of viij l. per annum. For 
i Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Northt.  which Grant, and for to have a Fair 
k Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Northt.  there, he gave 
l Rot. Pip. 11 H. 3. Northt.  Ten Marks. And departed 
m Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 25.  this Life in 18 H. 3. leaving Issue 
n Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 25. , by her the said Christian his Wife, two Sons, viz. Wyschard, who assumed 
o Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 25.  the Name of Ledet, by reason of his Mother's Inheritance; and john: She the said Christian surviving; who, doing her Homage, had Livery 
p Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 25.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, lying in the Counties of Northampt. Linc. and Heref.  
Which Wischard 
Wischard.  died 
q M. Paris. 573. l. 6.  in Anno 1241. (25 H. 3.) leaving Issue 
r Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Northt.  a Son called Walter. Which Walter had Issue 
s Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 8. , by Ermentrude his Wife, two Daughters, his Heirs; viz. 
t Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 819 a. n. 60.  Alice, and Christian: whose Marriages the Abbot of Pipwell recovered by a Suit in Law, and sold them to Ermentrude their Mother. Which Ermentrude passed 
u Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 819 a. n. 60.  them again to john de Haya, with purpose 
x Mon. Ang. vol. 1. 819 a. n. 60.  that they might be Wives for his two Sons; and afterwards married 
y Ibid.  herself to Robert de Peche. But, notwithstanding this Design of john de Haya, one of them, viz. Alice, became the Wife 
z Ex pr●●d. Registro.  of Sir William Latimer; and Christian, of 
† Claus. 13 E. 1. m. 9  john de Latimer.  
From john, 
john.  the younger Son, who retained the Name of Braibroc, descended 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Reginald Braibroc Knight, who married 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  joan Daughter and Heir of ... de la Pole, Niece and Heir 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  also to john Lord Cobbam. Which Sir Reginald left Issue 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  by her, joan his Daughter and Heir, married 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas Broke, in her Right Lord Cobbam.  
From the same john likewise descended 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Gerard Braibroke Esq who took to Wife 
g Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3.  Alianor the Daughter and Coheir of Almaric de St. Amand; and had Issue 
h Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3.  by her three Daughters, who became his Heirs; viz. Elizabeth, married 
i Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3.  to William Beauchamp, afterward Lord St. Amand; Maud (to 
k Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3.  john Babington) who died 
l Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3.  without Issue; and Alianore 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H 6. m. 3. .   

Martin:  
THe first of this Family, of whom I find mention, is Martin de Tours, a Norman; who making a conquest 
a M●n. Angl. Vol. 1. 444 b. n. 60.  of the Territorry of Kemeys in Com. Pembr. began 
b M●n. Angl. Vol. 1. 444 b. n. 60.  the Foundation of a Monastery for Benedictine Monks at S. Dogmaels', within the Precincts thereof, and annexed 
c M●n. Angl. Vol. 1. 444 b. n. 60.  it, as a Cell, to the Abbey of Tyrone in France; 
Robert.  which Monastery, Robert, his Son, endowed 
d Ibid. 445 ●.  with Lands, in the time of King Henry the First.  
This Robert, likewise, with Maud Peverel his Wife, gave 
e Mon Anglic. Vol. 2. p. 8. a. n. 30.  half a yard Land in Burton, to the Canons of Plimpton in Com. Devon. As also Lands in divers other places. On the Monks of Stanley in Com. Wiltes. he bestowed 
f Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 868. n. 50.  the Church of Blachdon; and on 
g Regist. de Lewes.  the Monks of Lewes in Com. Suss. half a Ferling of Land in his Manor of Cumbe; Quit-claiming 
h Regist. de Lewes.  to them all his title to the Chapel of Cumbe; and left issue 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  William, 
William.  his Son and Heir, who married 
k Itin. Cambr. p. 174.  the Daughter of Rhese ap Griffin: From whom (through the instigation 
l Itin. Cambr. p. 174.  of Griffin his Son) he received great injuries; for by Force and Arms, and contrary to his solemn Oath and Promise, he took 
m Itin. Cambr. p. 174.  from him his Castle at Lanhever in Kemeys: For which oppressive dealing, Rhese was afterwards punished with great afflictions from his own Sons, who took 
n Itin. Cambr. p. 174.  him prisoner, and shut 
o Itin. Cambr. p. 174.  him up in the same Castle.  
In 16 Hen. 2. this William was sent, 
p Geru. Dorob. 1410. n. 20, etc.  with the Abbot of S. Augustine's in Canterbury, and sundry other persons of note, as Justices Itinerant into the Counties of Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, Berks, Oxon, Buck, and Bedford, (as others were into the rest of the Shires of this Realm) to make Inquisition, touching the behaviour of all Sheriffs, Bailiffs, and other Officers; likewise, of all Archbishops, Bishops, Abbots, Priors, Earls, Barons, Vavasors, Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses; as also of their Stewards and Officers; what, and how much any of them had exacted since that Kings going into Normandy, out of any of their Lands, and upon sundry other matters. And in 33 Hen. 2, having not 
q Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Devon.  personally attended the King in his expedition of Galwey (in Ireland) paid 
r Rot. Pip. 33 H. 2. Devon.  Scutage for all his Tenants in the County of Devon, who held of him by Military service. But, in 6 Rich. 1. upon collection of the Scutage, then levied for the King's Redemption, had a special discharge 
s Rot. Pip. 6 R. 1. Devon.  from paying any thing at all.  
To him succeeded William, 
William.  his Son and Heir, who, upon his Father's death, in 11 joh. gave 
t Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Dors. Somers.  three hundred marks for Livery of his Lands; and died in 17 joh. as it seems, the Wardship of Nicholas, 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir, being then granted 
u Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  to Falk de Breant; and afterwards, in 9 H. 3. to 
x Rot. Pip. 9 H. 3. Devon.  Henry de Trublevill. Which Henry, in 13 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Kery, answered 
y Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. Dors. Somers.  for ten Knights Fees and an half of his Inheritance. This Nicholas, by the marriage 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Maud, Daughter of Guy de Brien, and Eve his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Henry de Tracy, became Lord of Barnstaple, and other large possessions in the County of Devon.  
In 29 Hen. 3. he received command 
a Claus. 19 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  to assist the Earl of Gloucester, and other the Barons Marchers against the Welsh. And, in 31 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
b Cart. Antiq. H H n. 6.  for a Market every week upon the Saturday, at his Manor of South Mouton; as also for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, and Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and three days following: Likewise, 
c Ibid. n. 7.  in 44 Hen. 3. for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday at West Lidesford in Com. Somers. And for a Fair there, yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Peter ad Vincula.  
This Nicholas, had issue 
d Rot. Fin. 10 Ed. 1. m. 15.  another Nicholas, who died 
e Rot. Fin. 10 Ed. 1. m. 15.  in his life time; and he William 
f Ibid. , who, 
William  upon the death of Nicholas, his Grandfather, in 10 Edw. 1. doing his homage, had Livery 
g Ibid.  of all his Lands in the County of Devon; as also of the Manors of Lidesford and Blakeden in Com. Somers. And in 14 Edw. 1. paid 
h Rot. Pip. 14 E. 1. Devon.  an hundred pounds for his relief.  
In 22 Edw. 1. this William obtained Licence 
i Cart Antiq. ut supra n. 8.  for a Fair yearly at Merwood in Com. Devon. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Michael the Archangel; as also for Free Warren in all his Lordships of Dertington, Cumbe- Martin, Holme, Kingston, Langacre, Bear, Merwood, and Raddon, in Com. Devon. and West Ludesford in Com. Somers.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was 
k Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 5.  in that expedition, then made into Scotland. So likewise 
l Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 6.  in 32 Edw. 1. And, in 2 Edw. 2. upon the death of Maud, the Wife of Geffrey de Camvile, doing his homage, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 2 E. 2. m. 13.  of the Lands, whereof she died seized. In 8 Edw. 2. he had Summons 
n Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  (amongst others) to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. He married 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Eleanor, the Daughter of William de Mo●un; and, having been summoned 
p Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 23 Edw. 1. till 18 Edw. 2. inclusive, departed 
q Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 1●.  this life the same year, leaving 
r Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 1●.  William, his Son and Heir.  
Which William, 
William.  doing his homage, soon after, had Livery 
s Ibid.  of his Lands, but died the next ensuing year, being then seized 
t Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 100●  of the whole Territory of Kemeys (before mentioned) which he held of the King in Capite, by the fourth part of one Knights Fee, wherein he had the Castle and Town of Newport: Likewise of the Manors of Barnstaple, Dertington, Langacre, Raddon, Kingston, Tau●oke, from, Mymid, Tracy, Ilford-Cumbe, Bovy- Tracy, South Moulton, Warkleigh, Haldesworth, Kilmington, Cumbe- Martin the fifth part of the Manor of Torston;; the Hamlets of Morthlien and Takebeare, with certain Lands in Mymtd- S. George; all in Com. Devon. Also, of the Manor of Blakedon, two parts of the Manor of Lidesford, and two parts of the Hamlet of Staunton in Com. Somers. Leaving 
u Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 100 ●  Eleanor his Sister, then married to William de Columbers forty years of age, and james; the Son of Nicholas de Audley, by joan, his other Sister, at that time fourteen years of age, his next Heirs.   

Heron.  
ABout the beginning of King john's time, 
jordan.  jordan Hairun had 
a Testa de Nevil Northumbr.  a Barony in Northumberland, which he held 
b Testa de Nevil Northumbr.  by the service of one Knights Fee, as his Ancestors had done, from the time of King Henry the First, who Enfeoffed 
c Testa de Nevil Northumbr.  them thereof. This jordan, in 13 joh. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales, as Heir 
d Rot. Pip. 13 Joh Northum.  to Ralph de Wigornia, answered 
e Rot Pip. 13 Joh Northum.  two marks for one Fee.  
About that time also there was another Baron of this name, 
William.  viz. William Herun, who held 
f Testa de Nevil ●orthu●b.  the Lordships of Hadstone, Chirton, Little-Benton, Colewell, Swineburne, and Flatford, (in the same County) by the service of one Knights Fee, of ancient Feoffment. In 32 Hen. 3. this William 
William  was made 
g Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 8.  Governor of Bamburgh Castle in the County of Northumberland; so likewise 
h Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  in 39 Hen. 3. As also 
i Ibid. m. 7.  of the Castle of Pikering in Com. Ebor. and constituted Warden 
k Ibid. m. 7.  of all the Forests North of Trent. In 40 Hen. 3. he was made Sheriff 
l Rot Pip. 40 H 3. Northumbr.  of Northumberland, and Governor 
m Pat 40 H. 3. m 20.  of Scarborough Castle. In 41 Hen. 3. he, again, executed the Office of Sheriff 
n Rot. Pip. 41 H. ●. Northumbr.  of Northumberland, by William his Son, as his substitute. And departed 
o Rot. Fin. 42 H 3 m 9  this life the next year following; leaving issue by ... his Wife (p), 
p Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Daughter 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to Odonel de Forth, William, 
William  his Son and Heir, who paying 
r Rot Fin. ut supra.  an hundred marks to the King (though 
s Rot. Fin. ut supra.  then in minority) had Livery 
t Rot Fin. ut supra.  of his Lands.  
Of which William, all I have farther seen, is, That he died 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  at Newcastle upon Tine, in 25 Edw. 1. and that, by Christian his Wife, Daughter 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to Roger de Notton, he had issue 
y Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Walter. 
Walter  Which Walter departing 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this life before his Father, left Emeline 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  his Daughter and Heir, who became the Wife 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of john Lord d'Arcy, Steward of the Household to King Edward the Third.  
¶ A younger Son of this Family, out of doubt, 
Roger.  was Roger Hairun, Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2 m. 8.  of the Castle at Bamburgh in 10 Edw. 2. and of 
d Rot. F●●. 16 E. 2 m. 1.  the Castle at Dunstanburgh in 16 Edw. 2. To whom succeeded William; 
William  which William in 12 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
e Pat 12 E. 3. p. 2. m 10.  to make a Castle of his House at Ford in Com. Northumbr. And in 14 Edw. 3. obtained a Charter 
* 〈◊〉 1. E. 3. n. 29.  for Free Warren, in all his Lordships of Ford, Croutun, Kinmerston, Hethpole, Hespley, Fenrother, Bokenfield, and Heron, in Com. Northumbr. As also for a weekly Market, and a Fair once every year, at his said Manor of Ford, with divers other Liberties and Privileges.  
To this William 
William.  succeeded another William, who in 43 Edw. 3. was joined in Commission 
f Rot. Scoc. 43 E 3. m. 2.  with Gilbert de Vmfranvill, Earl of Augus, and others, for guarding of the East Marches, toward Scotland. And in 44 Edw. 3. summoned 
g Claus de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
To whom succeeded another William, 
William.  who was summoned 
h Claus de iisdem ann in dorso.  to Parliament in 17 Rich. 2. and till 5 Hen. 4. inclusive. This last mentioned William, married 
i Claus. 19 R. 2. m. 13.  Elizabeth, Cousin 
k Claus. 19 R. 2. m. 13.  and Heir to joan, Sister and Heir to Thomas de Brewose, one 
l Claus. 8 H. 4 m. 15.  of the Daughters and Coheirs of William Lord Say; by reason whereof, having 
m Rot. Fran. 1 H. 4. m 3.  the title of Lord Say; in 1 Hen. 4. he was joined in Commission 
n Rot. Fran. 1 H. 4. m 3.  with Walter, Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of the King of France, concerning restitution of the Goods and Jewels of Queen Isabella, late Wife to King Richard the Second. The same year, he was also constituted 
o Ibid. m. 4.  one of the Ambassadors sent to Treat with the King of France, touching the Truce agreed on betwixt King Richard and him. And in 2 Hen. 4. once more joined 
p Pat. 2 H 4. m 9  Ambassador with the same Bishop of Durham, and others, to Treat farther concerning that Truce. Moreover, in 4 Hen. 4. being then Steward 
q Pat. 4. H 4. p. 2. ●. ●.  of the King's Household, he was 
r Pat. 4. H 4. p. 2. ●. ●.  appointed by himself or his Deputies, to Survey all the Lordships and Manors of Henry, Earl of Northumberland, lying in the Counties of Northumberland, York, Cumberland, and Westmoreland; the Town of Newcastle upon Tine, and Liberty of the Bishop of Durham; and to pay 
s Pat. 4. H 4. p. 2. ●. ●.  the Rents and Profits of them into the King's Exchequer. In 5 Hen. 4. he was joined in Commission 
t Rot. Franc. 5 H. 4. ●. 16.  with the Bishop of bath and Wells, and some others, to make demand of such Moneys of the Ransom of john, King of France, as were then unpaid; and to yield allowance for any debts, upon payment of the same.  
And, by his Testament, 
u Arundel, ● Vol. 1. 219 b.  bearing date 30 Oct. An. 1404. (6 Hen. 4.) bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Church of that Parish, wheresoever he should depart this life; appointed, that Sir Robert Pebelow, Parson of Westburne, Sir Piers, Vicar of Bourne, Feoffees of the Brewose his Lands, which fell to Elizabeth Lady Say, his Wife, by Inheritance, should deliver all those Lands, unto her next Heir, on the Brewose his side; charging them, as they would answer at the day of Doom, to complete an Hospital which was begun at the Church of Buckstead, of six or four poor men, at least; and a Chantry Priest to govern them; the Priest to have for his support ten marks, and every poor man five marks per annum. He likewise desired his Executors, that in regard he had been a Soldier, and taken wages of King Richard, and the Realm, as well by Land, as by Water, and peradventure received more than his desert; that they would pay sicore marks to the most needful men, unto whom King Richard was Debtor, in discharge of his Soul. Also, that having been a Soldier with the Earl of Arundel, and peradventure received more than he was worthy of, he further desired his Executors, to pay ten pounds to the Executors of that Earl, or to the poorest men, to whom they knew any debt to be owing by the same Earl. And having been likewise a Soldier with the Earl of Northumberland, and received more than he deserved, he appointed his said Executors to pay to the said Earl twenty pounds. And departed this life soon after; for the probate of his Testament bears date the twelfth of December following.   

Cantilupe.  
THe first of this Family, whose name, in our Public Records, hath occurred to my view, is, William. de Cantilupe. 
William.  Which William in 1 joh. was, by the King's special Writ, discharged 
a Rot. Pip. 1 Joh. Warr. & Leic.  from his Scutage then due, and executed 
b Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  the Sheriff's Office for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, in 3, 4, 5 & 6 joh. Likewise from 
c Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  11 joh. to the end of that King's Reign: And so from 
d Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Wigorn.  3 joh. till 18 joh. for Worcestershire.  
In 6 joh. he was made Governor of the Castles of Hereford and Wilton, in Herefordshire; and Pulrebach in Shropshire: And in 7 joh. Sheriff of Herefordshire.  
In 11 joh (being 
e Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Heref.  then the King's Steward) he gave 
f Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Heref.  forty marks for the Wardship of the Body and Lands of Egidia, Lady of Kilpeck, Widow of William Fitzwarin. And in 14 joh. when the King was Excommunicated 
g Mar Paris, in An. 1212. p. 231. n. 20.  by Pope Innocent the Third, for contemning the advice of his Nun●io; and his Subjects absolved from their obedience by his Holiness: This William stood 
h Mar Paris, in An. 1212. p. 231. n. 20.  from to him, as one of his chief Counsellors.  
In 15 joh. he gave 
i Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. m. 2.  two hundred marks for the Wardship of the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de PIsle, together with the custody of her Lands, and benefit of her marriage, purposing 
k Rot. Pip. 15 Joh. m. 2.  her to be a Wife for his Son; and obtained the King's special Precept 
l Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 10.  to the Barons of his Exchequer, to respite their demand of four hundred marks debt, due by him, viz, Three hundred marks for a Fine which he was to have paid for the Wardship and Custody of the Land of Henry de Longcamps Heir; and an hundred marks which the King had lent him upon his voyage into Almain.  
In 16 joh. he had 
m Claus. 16 Joh. in dorso.  Scutage of his Tenants for those Soldiers which were then maintained by him in Poictou, for the King's service; and in 17 joh. obtained pardon 
n Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  for a Debt of two hundred sixty two marks, and sixteen pence, which was, by his own Agreement, to have been paid as a Fine, for the Grant of the Countess of Eureux in marriage to his Son. Notwithstanding all which favours, he forsook the King and adhered 
o Mat. Paris, p. 2●5. n ●0.  to the Rebellious Barons; being one of those who called 
p History of Wales by D. Powel, p. 276.  in Lewes of France, with design to make him King.  
But in this Error he persisted not long; for within the compass of that year, coming off to the King, he had a Grant 
q Claus. 17 Joh. m 11.  of all the Lands of Richard de Engaine, and Vitalis de Engaine his Son (great Actors in that Rebellion) and was made Governor 
r Pat. 18 Joh m 7.  of the strong Castle of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, being again Steward 
s Pat. 18 Joh m 7.  of the King's Household. Morever, he had a Grant 
t Pat. 17 Joh. n. 3.  of the custody of Montsorell Castle in Com. Leic. (then in the hands of those Barons.) And persisting steadfast 
u Claus. 18 Joh. m. 1.  to that King, in his greatest Distresses, obtained a gift 
x Claus. 18 Joh. m. 1.  of the Lands of William de charnels in Swepston, Ayelmesthorp, and Scaelby, in Com. Leic. As also 
y Claus. 18 Joh. m. 1.  of the Lands of William de Folevile in Ashby, in the same County; and likewise 
z Claus. 18 Joh. m 2. & 6.  of the Lands of Nicholas de Verdon, and Thurstane de Montfort, all partakers 
a Claus. 18 Joh. m 2. & 6.  with the King Enemies at that time.  
Having thus showed in what esteem he stood with King john, let us take a view of the services he did to King Henry the Third, and the favours he had from him.  
In 1 Hen. 3. he was 
b 〈…〉  with the Royal Army at the siege of Montsorell Castle; as also 
c 〈…〉  at raising the siege of Lincoln Castle, being 
d 〈…〉  one of the chief Commanders in the King's Army at that time. And in 2 Hen. 3. was again made Sheriff 
e Rot Pip. de 〈◊〉 m ann. Warr. Leic.  for the Counties of Warwick and Leicester; in which Office he continued 
f Rot Pip. de 〈◊〉 m ann. Warr. Leic.  till the eighth of that King's Reign; and had a Grant 
g Claus. 2 H. 3. m 13.  of all the Lands of Hugh de Gornay.  
In this second year of King Henry the Third, he gave 
h Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Buck & Bedf.  another Fine of two hundred marks for Milisent, the Widow of Almaric, Earl of Eureux, to be a Wife for William his Son; and for 
i Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. Buck & Bedf.  Katherine, the Daughter of Hugh de l'Isle, to be married to one of his Brothers.  
In 4 Hen. 3. he paid 
k Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. Bedf. & Buck.  to the King ten pounds blank for Lands in Hochton, which he had with the Daughter and Heir of the before specified Hugh de Gornay. And, in 5 Hen. 3. obtained 
l Claus 5 H. 3. in dorso.  the King's special Letters, for receiving ten shillings of each Knight's Fee held of him, by reason he served in person with the King at the siege of Bitham Castle in Lincolnshire. In 6 Hen. 3. he had 
m Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m 3.  all the Castles belonging to Reginald de Braose deceased, committed to his charge (being 
n Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m 3.  then also Steward to that King, as he had been to his Father.) But his chief residence 
o Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 18.  was at Kenilworth Castle, as appears by the appointment 
p Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 18.  then given, of Timber for repair of those Buildings, wherein he there did lodge: And in 7 Hen. 3. was made Governor 
q Pat. 7 H. 3. m. 6.  of Pembruge Castle in Com. Heref. And the same year gave 
r Rot. Pip. 7 H. 3. Heref.  five hundred marks for the Wardship and Marriage of Robert de Chandos, with the Custody of his Lands.  
In 8 Hen. 3. there growing high discontent 
s Mar. Paris, p. 318. n. 10.  from divers of the great Men of that time, against Hubert de Burgh, Justice of England, for his unequal distribution of Justice, and incensing the King against them; this William took 
t Ibid. p. 320.  part with them, to the no little disturbance of the Public Peace: But it was not long ere those animosities were cooled; for, within three years after, he procured a Confirmation 
u Pat. 11 H. 3. m 3.  from the King of the Manor of Eston in Warwickshire, (commonly called Aston- Cantlelow) which formerly was 
x Pat. 11 H. 3. m 3.  part of the Possessions of Ralph de Tankervile, Chamberlain of Normandy; as also 
y Pat. 11 H. 3. m 3.  of the Manor of Middleston, which pertained to Gilbert de Vilers, to hold till such time as the King should please to restore them unto the right Heirs of the said Ralph and Gilbert: Which Manors this William had formerly received 
z Pat. 11 H. 3. m 3.  by the Grant of King john, and for which Confirmation, as also for the Grant of a Market and Fair at Aston, he then gave 
a Rot. Pip. 11 H 3. Warr.  a Fine of fifteen marks. And in 13 H. 3. in farther testimony of that King's favour, obtained a pardon 
b Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m. 12.  for a debt of forty marks, due from him, to have been paid into the Exchequer, for certain Amerciaments laid upon him by the Justice's Itinerant; and an Acceptance 
c Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m. 12.  of ten marks per annum, until the hundred marks lent him by King john, were satisfied: Which sum was delivered 
d Rot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m. 12.  unto him when he went into Almain, as hath been already observed.  
In 14 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 14 H. 3. p. 1. m 4.  of the marriage of Roese, the Widow of Theobald Walter, for his own behoof. And in 15 Hen. 3. had another Confirmation 
f Cart. 15 H 3. m 8.  of the Lordship of Aston- Cantilupe, with this special Proviso, 
g Cart. 15 H 3. m 8.  viz. That if the King and his Heirs should thereafter restore it to the Heirs of Tankervile, he and his Heirs should have other Lands of as good value, in recompense thereof.  
All that I have farther seen of him, is, That he obtained the perpetual Patronage, 
h Witelsey, f. 12 a.  and Advowson of the Priory of Studley in Com. War. (near to his Lordship of Aston- Cantelupe) from Peter de Corbuceon, Heir to the Founder; and that he gave 
i Cart. 1 R. 3. n. 3. per Inspe●.  a fair portion of Lands lying in Shotwell (in that County) thereto. Likewise, that he built 
k Ex ipso Autogr. in Bibl. Deuves.  an Hospital at the Gates of that Monastery, and that he departed 
l Mat. Paris, p. 485. l 32.  this life 7 Id. Apr. 23 Hen. 3. leaving issue William, 
William 2.  his Son and Heir; Walter 
m Pot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m. 3. m  a Priest, and employed 
n Pot. Fin. 13 H. 3. m. 12.  by King Henry, as his Agent to the Court of Rome, afterwards Bishop 
o Mat. Paris, p. 438 l 9  of Worcester, 
p Claus. 20 H. 3. m 7.  john de Cantilupe, Lord of Snitfield 
* Testa de Nevil Warr.  in Com. Warr. 
q Cart. 46 H. 3 m 3. per Inspex.  Nicholas de Cantilupe, 
r Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 52.  Lord of Ilkeston, in Com. Derb. and Thomas de Cantilupe; who, being elected 
s Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  to the Office of Lord Chancellor of England, in 49 Hen. 3. by the power of those, who then kept the King prisoner, had a Grant 
t Pat. 49 H 3. m 18.  of five hundred marks yearly, out of the Exchequer, for the support of himself, and the Clarks of the Chancery, in that Office: But, though he then was so obsequious to the Rebellious Barons, yet in 50 Hen. 3. (being then Archdeacon 
u Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  of Stafford) returning to his obedience, he had reception 
x Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  into the King's favour.  
¶ ay now come to William de Cantilupe, Son and Heir to the last mentioned William, of whom the first mention I find, is, That in 1 Hen. 3. (being then called 
y Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  William de Cantilupe junior) he had restitution 
z Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Manor of Merlaw, which was part of the Dowry 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  of Milisent his Wife (Widow of Almaric, Earl of Eureux) then 
b Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  in the hands of Gilbert de Clare.  
After this, divers years, viz. in 22 Hen. 3. he gave 
c Claus. ●2 H. 3. m. 8.  a Fine to the King of five hundred marks, for the custody of the Lands of julian, the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de Gurnay, and the benefit of her marriage; and, soon after that, obtained 
d Pat. 22 H. 3 m 3.  the Wardship of Eve, one of the Daughters and Heirs of William de Braose, (a great Baron) together with the custody 
e Pat. 22 H. 3 m 3.  of Bergavenny, and all other the Lands belonging to her.  
In 23 Hen. 3. he executed 
f Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Nott. Derb.  the Sheriff's Office the fourth part of that year, for the Counties of Nottingham and Derby; and for all the twenty fourth year. And, in 26 Hen 3. (together with Vitalis Engaine) he gave 
g Rot. Fin. 26 H. 3. m 12. Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3 Norf. & Suff  a hundred marks for Livery of the Manor of Badmundfield, which Hilaria Trusbut, sometime held in Dower, and which they claimed 
h Rot. Fip. 26 H. 3. m 12. Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3 Norf. & Suff.  as Heirs to William de Courtney. And the same year making partition 
i Ex ipso Autoger. penès Wil Pi●rpont Ar.  with Vitalis Engaine, for those Lands and Fees, which were descended to them by William de Courtney, agreed, 
k Ex ipso Autoger. penès Wil Pi●rpont Ar. , in case there were any more undivided; that, whensoever they might happen to be discovered, they should be equally shared betwixt them.  
In this year he had Summons 
l Rot. Vas●●n. 26 H 3 in dorso m 3.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King in his purposed expedition, for vindicating the injuries he had received from the King of France.  
And in 28 Hen. 3. was 
m Mat. Pa●● in An 12●●● p. 640. n. 30.  one of the Peers sent, by the King, to the Prelates, to solicit their aid for Money to the support of his Wars in Gascoigne and Wales.  
In 29 Hen. 3. upon 
n 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 23 H 9 D●von.  collection of the Aid, for marrying the King's eldest Daughter, he paid 
o 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 29 H 3. D●von.  twenty seven pounds nine shillings four pence, for those twenty seven Knights Fees, an half, fourth, sixth, and twentieth part, for the moiety of the Fees belonging to the Honour of Totneys. And the same year, was sent 
p Mat. Pa●●●, in An. 1245. n 10.  (with others) as Representatives for this Kingdom of England, to the Council of Lions, there to complain of the grievous exactions exercised on this Realm by the Court of Rome, and to crave remedy for the same.  
And bearing a devout affection to the Canons of Studley, gave 
q Cart. 1 E. 3. n 3. ye● Inspex.  to the Hospital of his Father's foundation there, Lands to the value of ten pounds per annum, lying within his Lordship of Aston- Cantilupe; as also 
r Cart. 1 E. 3. n 3. ye● Inspex.  certain Rent, and Pasturage for Cattle in Southern-Keston, with the Church of Hemeston in Devonshire. And besides all this, having obtained a special Charter 
s Cart. 2● E. 3. m. 8.  for exempting their Woods, situate within the Forest of Feckenham, from any view of the King's Foresters and Verderers; and being Steward 
t Mat. Paris, p. 815. l. 17.  to the King (as his Father was) as also 
u M. Westm. in eodem anno.  a powerful Man, and 
x M. Westm. in eodem anno.  a faithful Servant; he departed 
y Mat. Paris, in An. 1251. p. 815. n. 10.  this life in 35 H. 3. leaving issue William 
z Mat. Paris, in An. 1251. p. 815. n. 10.  
William 3. , his Son and Heir; Thomas, 
a Ex Vet. Membr. in Bibl. Deuves.  Bishop of Hereford, (who in 34 Edw. 1. was canonzied 
b Claus. 34 E. 1. in dorso m. 15.  for a Saint) and julian, the Wife 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Robert de Tregoz.  
Whereupon William, his eldest Son, performing his homage 
d Rot. Fin. 35 H 3. m 8.  and giving security 
e Rot. Fin. 35 H 3. m 8.  for payment of an hundred pounds for his Relief had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 35 H. 3. m 8.  of his Lands.  
This William in 32 Hen. 3. (his Father then living) had Livery 
g Pat. 32 M. ●. m. 10.  of the Town and Castle of Haverford, in right of Eve his Wife, one of the Coheirs to Walter Marshal, sometime Earl of Pembroke. He had 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  also in her Right (as Daughter and Coheir to William de Broase) the Honour of Bergavenny; likewise 
i Mon Angl. Vol. 1. 557 b. n. 50.  all Over-went, together with the Lordship of Kilgaran; and certain other Lands in England and Ireland, which descended to her by Inheritance from William de Bruere.  
In 36 Hen. 3. he obtained 
k Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  the Wardship and Marriage of Margery, and Illaria, the Daughters of Henry de Hastings; and soon after a pardon 
l Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  for demolishing the Castle of Penros in Wales, belonging 
m Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  to john de Monmouth.  
In 37 Hen. 3. he attended 
n Rot. Fin. 37 H. 3. m. 6.  the King in his expedition then made into Gascoigne. And in 38 Hen. 3. upon 
o Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Devon.  levying the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, 
p Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Devon.  paid fifty five pounds eighteen shillings eight pence for those twenty eight Knights Fees, an half, six, and twentieth part, of the moiety of the Fees, belonging to the Honour of Totneys; which he enjoyed 
q Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Devon.  in right of Eve his Wife: And, the same year, was constituted Governor 
r Pat. 38 H. 3. m. 11.  of Bovelt Castle in Brecknockshire.  
To the before specified Hospital, built at the Gate of the Priory of Studley, he gave 
s Tid. E. 4●●.  the Advowson of the Church of Aston- Contelupe; and departing 
t Mat. Par●s, p. 894 l. 52.  this life in the flower of his youth, viz. upon 
u Chron. de Dunstaple in Bibl. Cotto●.  the Friday preceding the Feast of S. Michael, was, on Wednesday following, buried 
x Chron. de Dunstaple in Bibl. Cotto●.  at Studley, there being then present 
y Chron. de Dunstaple in Bibl. Cotto●.  divers Abbots and Priors; as also sundry great Earls, Simon, Earl of Leicester, and Humphrey, Earl of Hereford, laying his Body in the Grave (Eve his Wife surviving, who died 
z Ibid.  about the Feast day of S. Margaret, the next ensuing year) leaving issue 
a Ex Vet. Membr. penès. Hamonem le Strange Equ. Au●.  one Son called George, and two Daughters, viz. Milisent, who first became the Wife 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of john de Montalt, but afterwards of 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Ivola Zouch; and joan married 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Henry de Hastings.  
Of which George 
George.  (being 
e Esc. 39 H. 3. n.  scarce three years old at that time) I have not seen any thing memorable, till his death, which happened before he arrived to such years, whereby he could be qualified for any great action, viz. upon 
f Rot. Fin. 1 E 1. m. 3.  S. Marks day, 1 Edw. 1. So that, whether the marriage 
g Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m 7.  betwixt and Margaret, the Daughter of Edmund de Lacie (which their Parents had designed 
h Rot. Fin. 38 H. 3. m 7. ) was ever consummated, I cannot say; but certain it is, that he had no 
i Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 16.  issue; so that john, the Son of Henry de Hastings, by joan his younger Sister, and Milisent then the Wife of Eudo, or Ivo la Zouch, his elder Sister, were found 
k Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 16.  to be his next Heirs.  
Shortly after which, Partition 
l Rot. Fin. 2. E. 1. n. 30. Claus. 2 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 13.  being made of the Lands, which by his death, without issue, descended to those Coheirs; Ivo lafoy Zouch, and Milisent his Wife, had 
m Rot. Fin. 2. E. 1. n. 30. Claus. 2 Edw. 1. in dorso m. 13.  for her Purparty, the Manors of Eyton and Houghton in Com. Bedf. Haringworth, Berewby, and Bulewike, in Com. Northampt. Brugewalter, Heygrave, and Edenewith, in Com. Somers. Calston, Brightmerston, Rocle, and Calne, in Com. Wiltes. Cornworthy, Dertemue, and Totneys, in Com. Devon. Moles- Bracy in Com. Salop. Stoke S. Edwald, in Com. Dorset. Thirteen shillings four pence Rend in Hereford in Com. Heref. The Manor of Bingley in Com. Ebor. Ham in Com. Buck. and Baseford in Com. Nott.  
And john de Hastings, Son 
n Claus. 2 E. 1 in dorso, ut supra.  of joan, the elder Sister of the said George, the 
o Claus. 2 E. 1 in dorso, ut supra.  Castle and Honour of Bergavenny, with the Manor of Kilgaran in Wales; as also the Manor of Aston- Cantilupe in Com. Warr. Berewike, Little-Merston, and Stotford, in Com. Somers. and Badmundfield in Com. Suff.  
¶ ay now return to Nicholas de Cantilupe, 
Nicholas.  a younger Son to the first William.  
This Nicholas took to Wife 
p Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 963 a. n. 30.  Eustachia, the Sister, and, at length, sole Heir of Hugh Fitz-Ralph, Lord of Gresele, in Com. Nottingh. And left issue 
q Ibid. , by her, William de Cantilupe, 
William.  his Son and Heir, who in 22 Edw. 1. was 
r Rot. Vascon. 2● E. 1. m. 11.  in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; Also 
s 〈◊〉 Scoc. 26 E. 1 m. 9  in 26, 27 
t Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m 16.  & 34 
u Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 11.  Edw. 1. in those, then made into Scotland. And had Summons 
x Claus. de ●sdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. till 1 Edw. 2. inclusive.  
This William died 
y Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 52.  in 2 Edw. 2. being then seized 
z Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 52.  of the Manor of Ilkeston in Com. Derb. by right of Inheritance from Eustachia, his Mother: As also of the Manor of Wirlington in Sussex, 
Nicholas.  which descended 
a Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 52.  to her, as Niece and Heir to Peter de Hay; leaving William, his Son and Heir, than 
b Esc. 2 E. 2. n. 52.  sixteen years of age, and Nicholas 
c Cart. 46 H. 3 m. 3. per Inspex.  a younger Son, who (by the death of William his Brother, without issue) came at length to be heir to the estate.  
Which Nicholas in 13 Edw. 2. was 
d Roc. Scoc. 13 E 2. m. 2.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. And in 19 Edw. 2. received 
e Compot. T●o de 〈◊〉 proviso●●, magnae Garderobae 19 E. 2. penès 〈◊〉 Reg.  the order of Knighthood, by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies. In 1 Edw. 3. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. ●  again in the Wars of Scotland, being then in the Retinue 
g Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. ●  of Hugh de Audley. In 9 Edw. 3. he was made Governor 
h Rot. Scoc. 9 ●. 3. m. ●●  of Barwick upon Cweed. And in 12 Ed. 3. was 
i Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m 〈◊〉  again in Scotland. Likewise, the same year, in 
k Rot. Al●m. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m 6.  the War of Flanders. So also in 
l Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. ●.  13 Edw. 3.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he had Licence 
m Pat. 14 F. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  to make a Castle of his House at Gresele in Com. Nottingh. And in 16 Edw. 3. was sent Ambassador 
n Rot. Franc. 1● E. 3. m. 39 , together with the Bishop of London, and others, to treat with the King of France, in order to a Peace, betwixt King Edward and him. And in 17 Edw. 3. founded 
o Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 962 a, b.  a Monastery for Carthusian Monks, in his Park at Gresele, which Monastery he called Beauvale, in respect of its pleasant situation.  
In 19 Edw. 3. he had Summons 
p Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and all the power he had, and to attend the King into France; where the English, soon after, obtained a glorious Victory 
q Tho. Wals. in An. 20 E. 3.  in that memorable Battle of Cressy.  
In 26 Edw. 3. an invasion being threatened 
r Rot. Franc. 26 H. 3. m. 5.  by the French, he was constituted 
s Rot. Franc. 26 H. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners, for arraying of all the Knights, Esquires, and other able persons in Lincolnshire, in order to the defence of those parts; and was summoned 
t Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso  to Parliament, from 9 till 28 Edw. 3. inclusive; but died 
u Claus. 29 E. 3. m 8. Esc. 29 E. 3 n. 6.  in 29 Edw. 3. being then seized 
x Claus. 29 E. 3. m 8. Esc. 29. E. 3 n. 6.  of the Manors of Croft, Burwell, Buckton, Calseby, Baumburgh, Elkington Golthagh, and Methertingham, in Com. Linc. in right of joan his Wife (then surviving) Widow 
y Esc. 29 E. 3. n. 6.  of ... Humfravill, Earl of Anegoes; Leaving William, 
z Esc. 29 E. 3. n. 6.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age.  
Which joan in 32 Edw. 3. founded 
a Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  a Chantrey of five Priests, in honour of S. Peter the Apostle, for the health of the Soul of the same Nicholas de Cantilupe her Husband, and her own Soul; as also for the Souls of all the faithful deceased.  
By another Inquisition 
b Esc. 45 E. 3. n. 13.  taken in 45 Edw. 3. it appeareth, That Nicholas de Cantilupe died 21 Febr. 45 Edw. 3. leaving William de Cantilupe his next Heir, in Tail, than twenty years of age; and being then seized of the Manors of Little-Clayton and Eselburgh in Com. Buck. Ilkeston in Com. Derb. The Castle of Gresele in Com. Nottingh. And of the Manors of Lavinton, Withcall, and Kingthorpe, in Com. Linc.   

Mauley.  
THe first mention 
a H Knighton 2413. n. 60.  I find of this Name and Family, is shortly after the death of King Richard the First, who died without issue: Whereupon john (Earl of Moreton) his Brother, well knowing that he could not succeed in the Throne of this Realm, by reason that Arthur, the Son of Geffrey, Duke of Brita●ny, (his elder Brother) was alive; he therefore got Arthur into his power, and employed 
b Ibid. & 2414.  
Peter.  Peter de Mauley (a Poic●ovin) his Esquire, to murder him; and, in reward, 
c Ibid. & 2414.  for that execrable fact, gave him the Heir to the Barony of Mulgref, to Wife, viz. Isabel, the Daughter of Robert de Turnham. After which, ere long, viz. in 8 joh. this Peter obtained a Grant 
d Claus. 8 Joh m. 4.  of the Lands of Robert de S. Remigio, in Wildon, for his better support. Being therefore much obliged to that King for these benefits, he stood firm to him upon all occasions; so that in 14 joh. when 
e Mat. Paris, in An. 1211 p. 231. n 20.  Pope Innocent the Third, Excommunicated King john, for contemning 
f Mat. Paris, in An. 1211 p. 231. n 20.  the advice of his Nuntio, (divers also of the English Nobility, being then much discontented 
g Mat. Paris, in An. 1211 p. 231. n 20. ) this Peter, with some others, complying 
h Mat. Paris, in An. 1211 p. 231. n 20.  with him in all his extravagancies, was reputed 
i Mat. Paris, in An. 1211 p. 231. n 20.  one of his evil Counsellors.  
But though he had wedded the Heir of that Barony, he did not fully possess her inheritance, until 16 joh. for than it appears, 
k Rot. Pip. 16 Joh Ebor.  that he gave to the King, a Fine of seven thousand marks, for the before specified Isabel (the Daughter of Robert de Turnham) with her whole Inheritance; and became so great a Confident with King john, that in the seventeenth of His Reign, when the War, betwixt him and his Barons, was at the height, divers of them were 
l Claus. 17 Joh ●. 14  laid hold on, and committed 
m Claus. 17 Joh ●. 14  to his custody. Moreover, in 18 joh. he was constituted Sheriff 
n Pat. 18 Joh. m 7.  of the Counties of Dorset and Somerset; so likewise 
* Rot. Pip. 3 H. 3.  in 3 Hen. 3.  
Furthermore, upon 
o Claus. 4 H. 3. m. 11.  the Coronation of King Henry the third (in the fourth year of his Reign) he had summons 
p Claus. 4 H. 3. m. 11.  to attend thereat, and to bring, with him, the Regalia, then in his Custody, at Corf-Castle, wherewith he had been entrusted 
q 〈◊〉 Coll. Vol 1. 363.  by King john. In which year he gave 
r Rot fin. 4 H. 3. m. ●. Rot. Pip. 4 H 3. Wiltes.  a Palfrey to the King, for licence to have a Market, every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Uphaven, in Com. Wiltes. And in 5 Hen. 3. being again Sheriff 
s Rot Pip. 5 H ●. Dors. & Somers.  of the Counties of Somerset and Dorset, he delivered 
t Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  up the Castle of Corf, to the King (with Alianore the King's Kinswoman, and Isabel Sister to the King of Scots) as also all the Jewels, military Engines, and Ammunition there, which King john had 
u Pat. 6 H. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  formerly committed to his trust. And in 6 Hen. 3. was made Governor 
x Ibid m 4.  of Shirlburne-Castle, in Dorsetshire.  
This Peter gave 
y Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 800. n 20 & 30.  to the Monks of Meaur Abby, in holderness, with the Body of Isabella de Turnham his Wife, to be there buried, the Homage and Rent of sixty shillings per annum, of ●ix Ox-gangs of Land in Ake; as also two Ox-gangs, with the Tofts, and Wharrum. Likewise two Mills, with the Tofts, and Crofts in Lakynton; and one Mill, with the Holm in Briddeshull, and the suit thereto; for the perpetual maintenance of two secular Priests, and two Clerks; one of the Priests to sing Mass in the Chapel of our Lady near the Bridge in the Wood, for the Souls deceased; and for the celebration of the Anniversary of the said Isabella, in that Abbey of Meaux, upon the eighth Calends of june for ever; and for the maintenance of five Wax Tapers, at the said Mass of our Lady; and died 
z Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Dor Somers.  in 6 Hen. 3. whereupon Peter his Son (called Peter de Mauley the second) giving 
a Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Dor Somers.  an hundred Marks for his Relief, had livery 
b Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Dor Somers.  of his Lands.  
Which Peter in 17 Hen. 
Peter 2.  3. upon 
c M Westm. in Anno 1233.  that discontent betwixt the King and Richard marshal; it was, amongst other the King's oppressions, objected 
d M Westm. in Anno 1233. , that he had by the advice of Aliens, and some other favourites, dispossessed Gilbert Basset (a great Baron of that time) of the Manor of Netherhaven, in Comit. Wiltes. and and given it to this Peter de Mauley. Howbeit, notwithstanding these clamours, he still stood very firm to the King; so that in 18 Hen. 3. he was constituted Governor 
e Pat. 18 H. ●. m. 31.  of the Castle of the Devises, in Comitat. Wiltes. and in 20 Hen. 3. made Sheriff 
f Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 13.  of Northamptonshire.  
Moreover, in Ann. 1239. (23 Hen. 3.) he was 
g M. Westm. in An. 1239.  one of the Godfathers, at the Font, to Prince Edward (eldest Son to King Henry) And in Ann. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) accompanied 
h Mat. Par 〈◊〉 p. 551. l. ●.  William de Fortibus Earl of Albemarle, and divers other noble persons to the Holy-Land. This Peter took to Wife joan 
i Pat. 20 H 3. m. 2.  the eldest Daughter to Peter de Brus, of Skelton, and died 
k Mat. Paris. p. 578.  in Ann. 1242. (26 Hen. 3.) Whereupon Gerard le grew, paid 
l Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Ebor.  five hundred marks for the Farm of his Lands, and had 
m Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Ebor.  the custody of the Castle of Mulgreve; maintaining his Widow with necessaries; keeping the buildings in repair; and not committing waste in his Woods: 
Peter 3.  leaving Peter 
n Claus 31 H. 3. m. 1.  his Son and Heir; who, in 31 Hen. 3. doing his Homage had livery 
o Claus 31 H. 3. m. 1.  of his Lands.  
Which Peter (commonly called Peter de Mauley the third) in 38 Hen. 3. obtained from the King a Charter 
p Rot Vascon. 38 H. 3. m. ●.  of Free-Warren, in all his Demesne Lands at Sandeshend, Lithe, Great-Beru●y, Little-Beruby, Mikelby, Elwerdby, Stetholme, Westingeby, Egeton, Cukewald, Hotone, Briddeshed, Bainton, Nessingwlke, Lakinton, Clif, Danecastre, Sandall, Wheteley, Heythory, Balleby, Rossington, and Bramham, in Com. Ebor. And also Licence 
q Cast Antiq. 11. n. 6.  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Lythe, in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly, beginning on the Eve of St. Oswald, and continuing for eight days next ensuing. Moreover, in 42 Hen. 3. the Scots having made their King a Prisoner 
r Claus. 42 H 3. in dorso m. 12. , he received Summons 
s Claus. 42 H 3. in dorso m. 12. , amongst other of the Northern Barons, to fit himself with Horse and Arms, for his rescue, (that King being then under the protection of King Henry, whose Daughter he had married.)  
In 43 Hen. 3. he obtained another Charter 
* Cart. Antiq. 11 n. 8.  for a weekly Market upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Egeton, in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly for eight days, beginning on the Eve of St. Hilda in Winter.  
He took to Wife 
t Men. Angl. Vol. 2. 850. n. 30.  Nichola Daughter of Gilbert de Gant, Son of Gilbert de Gant Earl of Lincoln, for the health of whose foul he ratified 
* Ibid. 99 b. n. 10.  to the Canons of Marton, in Com. Ebor. all the Lands of his Fee, which had been formerly given them; viz. the scite of their House etc. So likewise 
u Ibid. 82 2 n. 40.  to the Canons of Elreton in Com. Ebor. all the Lands, whereof they were possessed, which were of his Fee. But more of him I have not seen. I therefore come to Peter his Son and Heir, called Peter the fourth.  
This Peter, in 7 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, and paying 
* 〈…〉  an hundred pounds for his Relief, had livery 
x 〈…〉  of all his Lands, which he held 
y 〈…〉  of the King in Capi●e, by Barony, of the inheritance of William Fossard: and in 10 E. 1. was in 
z 〈…〉  that Expedition then made into Wales. Moreover, in 15 Edw. 1. he was retained 
a 〈…〉  with Edmund de Mortimer (the chief of the Barons-Marchers) to serve him, in the Wars of Wales, against Rhese ap Meredith, and his complices, with ten Horse, completely Armed; viz. one Black, with a white foot, price sixty marks, another Black, price forty marks; another Black with two white feet, price thirty marks; one Dun, price twenty marks; another Bay, price eighteen marks; one Iron-gray, price forty marks; one Sorrel, price eighteen marks; one Lyard, price eighteen marks; one Grey, price fourteen marks; and one Colt, price an hundred shillings. And to pay him in money, according to those prices, for every one that he should lose in that service.  
Furthermore, in 22 Edw. 1. he received command 
b Rot. Vascon. 2● Edw. 1. in dorso, m 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, well accoutered with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into Gascoigne. And in 23 Ed. 1. had summons 
c Claus. de ●odem an. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst other the Barons of this Realm. So likewise afterwards, during 
d Claus. de ●odem an. in dorso.  all his life-time.  
Moreover in the same 23 year of Edward the first, he was 
e Rot. Scoc. 23 E. 1. m. 21.  in the Wars of Scotland; And in 25 Edw. 1. having been in 
f Literae pardon. 25 Ed. 1. m. 14.  that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: in consideration of his good services there, obtained, from the King, a Grant of the marriage of Thomas the the Son and Heir of Thomas de Multon of Gillesland, deceased.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was again 
g Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 6.  in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
h Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m. 16.  27 Edw. 1. 28 
i Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 9  E. 1. and 
k Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 1.  32 Edw. 1.  
In 2 Edw. 2. this Peter was found 
l Esc 2 E. 1. n. 67.  to be one of the Heirs to Lora, Wife of Gilbert de Gant: and departed 
m Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 34.  this life in 3 Ed. 2. being then seized 
n Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 34.  of forty Ox-gangs of Land in Sandale, and two Water-Mills, in Fee Tail: as also of the Manor of Baynton, with the advowson of the Church; to find two Knights and four Esquires, in the King's Army, for forty days, in time of War; and to provide a Steward, to do suit for him, at the King's Court at York, from six weeks to six weeks.  
This Peter took to Wife Eleanore the Daughter of Thomas Lord Furnivall; and left issue 
o Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 34.  Peter 
Peter 5.  his Son and Heir, commonly called Peter de Mauley the fifth, than twenty years of age.  
Which Peter in 34 Edw. 1. (his Father then living) received the 
p Comp. Joh. de Drokens. ford, 34 E. 1.  honour of Knighthood, with Prince Edward, and many others, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies; and the same year thereupon, was 
q Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 8.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. After which, scil. in 3 Ewe. 2. doing his Homage, he had livery 
r Rot. Fin. 3 E. 2. m. 13.  of his Lands. And in 4 Edw. 2. received summons 
s Rot. Scoc. 4 Edw. 2. in dorso, m. 5.  to be at Roxborough, upon the Feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots; and accordingly served 
t Ibid. m. 7.  there at that time. Furthermore, in 8 Edw. 2 he had command 
u Rot. Scoc. 8 Edw. 2 in dorso, m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Feast day of the blessed Virgin, well accoutered with Horse and Arms, to restrain the insolences of the Scots: And in 10 Edw. 2. was again 
x Rot. Scoc. 10 Edw. 2. m. 8.  in the Scottish Wars. So likewise in 
y Rot. Scoc. 11 Edw. 2. m. 2.  11 Edw. 2. and in 
z Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  1 and 
a Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3 m. 20.  7 Edw. 3.  
Moreover, in 20 Edw. 3. upon 
b Ypod. Neustr. 119. n. 30.  that powerful Invasion of David King of Scots, he was 
c Ypod. Neustr. 119. n. 30.  one of the Northern Barons, who gave them Battle near Durham; where that King was taken Prisoner 
d Ypod. Neustr. 119. n. 30. .  
In which year also he attended 
* Froisard. f. 5● b.  the King in that Expedition, then made into France, for the Relief of Aguylon. But, in 29 Edw. 3. he departed 
e Esc. 29 Edw 3. n. 43.  this life upon Sunday the Festival of St. German, being then seized 
f Esc. 29 Edw 3. n. 43.  of the Manors of Rythe in Swalda●e, Seton; of the Castle and Manor of Mulgrave, of the Manors of Eggeton, Briddesdale, Baynton, Lythe, Nessyngwike, with its members; of the Town of Donecaster; of the Manors of Bergh, Hexthorpe, Balby, Skinthorpe, Ross●ngton, Lokynton, Bramham, and Etton, all in Com. Ebor. and jointly with Margaret his Wife Daughter 
* Ex coll. Rog. Dodsw,  of Robert Lord Clifford, of the moiety of the Manor of Iwardeby, in Com. Linc. leaving 
g Esc. ut supra.  Peter his Son and Heir, twenty four years of age; who had livery 
h Claus. 29 E. 3. m. 30.  of his Lands, the same year, doing his Homage.  
Which Peter 
Peter 6.  (called Peter de Mauley the sixth) 30 Edw. 3. was 
* Froisard. f. 80 b.  in the Battle of Poitiers: and in 31 Edw. 3. having married 
i Pat. 31 E. 3 m 11. Claus 31 E. 3. m. 6.  Elizabeth the Widow of john Lord Darcie (Daughter 
k Esc. 42 E. 3. n. 44.  and Heir to Nicholas Lord Meinill) without licence, paying 
l Claus. 31 Ed. 3● ut supra.  an hundred pounds fine, obtained his pardon 
m Claus. 31 Ed. 3● ut supra.  for that offence: and in 33 Edw. 3. was 
n Rot. Vascon. 33 E. ●. m. 9  in that Expedition, then made into Gascoigne.  
Moreover, in 41 Ed. 3. this Peter was joined in commission 
o Rot. Scoc. 41 Edw. 3. m. 5. , with Henry Lord Percy, and Henry his Son (and some others) for guarding the Marches of Scotland; as also 
p Rot. Scoc. 41 Edw. 3. m. 5.  to treat with David de Bruys, and his Commissioners, for satisfaction of such injuries, as had been done by the subjects of either Realm to each other, contrary to the Truce formerly concluded: And in 42 Edw. 3. (there being a breach 
q Rot. Scoc. 42 Edw. 3. m. 4.  of peace with Scotland) was joined 
r Rot. Scoc. 42 Edw. 3. m. 4.  with the Bishop of Durham (and some others) for guarding of the East-Marches, towards Northumberland; as also, at the same time constituted 
s Ibid. m. 5.  Governor of Barwick upon tweed: For which service (viz. of keeping that Town) he had an assignation 
t Claus. 42 E. 3. m. 21.  of two hundred and fifty marks, for the last Quarter of that year, in part of his pay; to be received out of the Customs of Newcastle upon Tine.  
Furthermore, in 43 E. 3. he was again 
u Rot. Scoc. 4● E. 3. m. 2.  constituted a Commissioner (with the same Bishop of Durham, and others) for guarding of the East Marches.  
So likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 3 R. 2. m. 4.  3 Ric. 2. with the Earl of Northumberland and others: and departed 
y Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 55.  this life in 6 Ric. 2. upon the nineteenth day of March; Constance his second Wife, one of the Daughters 
* Pat 19 R. 2. p. 2 m. 1.  and Coheirs to Thomas de Sutton, of Sutton in holderness, surviving 
z Claus 6 R. 2. p. 2. m. 11. ; being then seized 
a Esc. ut supra.  of the Castle and Manor of Mulgrave, as also of the Manor of Donecaster, with its members; viz. Bramham, Hexthorpe, Balby, and Sandale; Likewise of the Manors of Rosington, Br●ddesale, Baynton, Lokynton, Be●gh, Seton in Clieveland, and the moiety of the Manor of Helagh in Swaledale, all in Com. Ebor leaving 
b Esc. ut supra.  Peter 
Peter 7.  the Son of Peter (who died in his life-time) by 
c Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  Margery his Wife, one 
d Claus. 2 Hen. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Thomas Sutton Knight, his 
e Esc. ut supra.  Nephew 
e Esc. ut supra.  and Heir, at that time five 
f Esc. ut supra.  years of age. 
Peter 8.   
Which Peter made proof 
g Claus 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 6.  of his age in 22 Ric. 2. and thereupon had livery 
h Claus 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 6.  of the Lands of his Inheritance from his Grandfather; as also of those, from Thomas his Uncle; and having been made 
i Ex. Cod MS. pen●s Cu●todem Magnae Garderobae, f. 1. 2.  Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Henry the fourth, and likewise summoned 
k Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, until 3 H. 5. (as all his ancestors were from 23 Ed. 1.) As also having married 
l Esc. 17 H. 6.  Maud, Daughter to Ralph Nevil E. of Westmoreland, departed this life, the same year; leaving 
m Rot. Fin. 3 H. 5. m. 14.  Constance the Wife of Sir john Bigot Kt. formerly 
n Plac. apud Guildhaldam Ebor. 8 H. 4.  married to William Fairfax, by whom she had no issue; and Elizabeth the Wife of George ●Salvin Esq his Sisters and Heirs; the said Maud his Wife surviving; who by her testament 
o Scrope & Bowet. f. 546. , bearing date 1 Octob. An. 1438. (6 Hen. 6.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Church of the Friar's Preachers at Scardeburgh, on the South side of the Altar, where the Gospels usually are read: and appointed that fifty shillings should be bestowed in Tapers, to be burnt about her Body, upon the day of her Funeral: as also twenty marks for a Marble stone, with her Portraiture thereon, in Copper or Latin, gilt. She likewise bequeathed towards the cover of the Roof of that Church, with Lead, an hundred marks. To William Darell her Esq four marks, with a cup of Silver, gilt, To Richard Plumpton, another of her Esquires, ten pounds. To Robert Cross another, ten pounds. To john Hothum another, a piece of Plate, called Chalispece, with a Silver cover. To every of her Yeomen, who had served her for the space of seven years, forty shillings; and for her Mortuary, her best Horse, with a Saddle. And died soon after; for the probate thereof bears date within three days ensuing.  
¶ Of this Family, was also Edmund de Mauley (viz. Son of Peter the third.)  
Which Edmund in 34 Edw. 1. behaved himself so valiantly, in the Wars of Scotland, that he obtained, from that King, a grant 
a MS. in bibls. Bodl. [Digb. n. 170] f. 67. ●.  of the Manor of Seton, in Whitby-Strand (in Com. Ebor.) which was 
b Ibid.  part of the lands of Christopher Seton, who had married 
c Ibid.  the Sister to the King of Scotland.  
And in 5 Edw. 2. was made Governor 
d Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 20.  of the Castle of Bruges (vulg. Bruggenorth) So likewise 
e Ibid. m. 10.  of the Castle, Town, and Barton of Bristol.  
And in 7 Edw. 2. of 
f Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 2. m. 16.  the Castle of Cokermouth, for life. In which year he was again in 
g Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 4.  the Scottish Wars; and the next year following slain 
h MS. in bibls. ●odl. [K. 84. Cant.] f. 96. b.  in the Battle at Bannoksburne, near Strivelyn, leaving 
i Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 20.  Peter de Mauley (his Brother's Son) his Cousin and next Heir.   

Luvein▪  
IN 2 joh. Godfrey 
Godfrey.  of Luvein gave 
a Rot. Pip. ●Joh. Essex. & Hertf.  four hundred marks for the Land and Widow of Richard de Cornbull: and being then possessed 
b Rot. Pip. ● Joh. Norf. & Suff  of the Honour of Cye, in Comitat. Suff. which was given 
c Rot. Pip. 1 Ric. 1. Wigorn.  to the Duchess of Luvein, in King Richard the first's time; upon payment of the Scutage collected in 3 joh. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. ut supra.  an hundred eighty one marks, for what belonged thereto. After which he was more than once dispossed and repossessed of this Honour; viz in 6 joh. it being then committed to 
e Pat. 6 Joh. m 4.  William E. of Salisbury, and in 9 joh. restored to 
f Pat. 9 Joh. m. 2.  it again, in as ample manner, as the Duke of Lovein (Brother to this Godfrey) formerly enjoyed it: but in 15 joh. required 
g Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 8.  to render it to the same Earl of Salisbury, and in 1 Hen. 3. again restored 
h Pat. 1. H. 3. m. 3.  thereto; whereupon he obtained the King's Precept 
i Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 3.  to all those, who held of that Honour, by Military service, to perform their duty, in such sort as they had done before the War betwixt King john and his Barons.  
Moreover, in 9 Hen. 3. the King signifying 
k Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 24.  to the Sheriff of Norfolk, that he had restored this Honour, to Henry 
Henry.  then Duke of Lovein, he the said Henry committed 
l Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 6.  it to the custody of Matthew de Lovein; who thereupon, doing his Homage, 
Matthew.  had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 10 H. 3. m. 6.  of ten Knights Fees, whereof Godfrey his Father died seized, whose Heir he was. And in 26 Hen. 3. had summons 
n Rot. Vascon. & Claus. 26 H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King, for vindication of those injuries, which he had then received from the French. Also in 42 Hen. 3. he had the like summons 
o Claus. 4● H. 3. in dorso. m. 11. , to prepare himself, to be at Chester, upon the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh: and departed 
p Esc. 46 H. 3. n. 20. Ess●●.  this life in 46 Hen. 3. being then seized of the Manor of Eystanes, at the Tower, in Com. Essex. which he held by Barony (that Lordship being the Head thereof) as also of the Manor of Bilteston, thereunto belonging; leaving Matthew 
Matthew.  his Son and Heir twenty four years of age. Which Matthew paying 
q Rot. Pip. 46 H. 3. Norf.  an hundred pounds for his Relief, had livery of his Lands. And in 10 Edw. 1. was 
r Rot. de Scutag. Wall 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that expedition then made into Wales.  
Furthermore, upon 
s Rot. Vase. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. ●.  that Summons of the great men in 22 Edw. 1. then required to attend the King for their advice touching the most important affairs of the Realm, he was 
t Rot. Vase. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. ●.  one: and soon after that great Council, received command 
u Ibid. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portesmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms thence to sail into Gascoigne. And departed 
x Esc. 30. E. ●. n. 37. Essex.  this life in 30 E. 1. leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son, twelve years of age: but of this Thomas and his descendants, considering they never had summons to Parliament, it concerns me not farther to speak.   

Ledet.  
IN 5 joh. Wischard 
Wischard.  Ledet; having married 
a Joh. n. 41. Rot. Pip. 5 Joh. Cantab. & H●nt.  Margaret the Daughter and Heir of Richard Foliot, had a suit 
b Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Northa●.  with Elyas Foliot for the Lordship of West-Wardon, in Comitat. Northamp. in right of his Wife; her Father having been 
c Rot. Pip. 6 Joh. Northa●.  formerly owner thereof. And in 13 joh. upon Collection of the Scutage of Wales, obtained a special discharge 
d Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. Northampt.  for thirteen Knights Fees, an half, and fourth part, which he then had: but died 
e Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. ●. m. 7.  in 6 Hen. 3. leaving Christian his Daughter 
f Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. ●. m. 7.  and Heir, Wife 
g Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. ●. m. 7.  of Henry de Braibroc. Which Henry then paying 
h Ibid.  an hundred pounds as a Relief, had livery 
i Ibid.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

L'Isle▪  
OF this name there were several Families, one taking that Denomination from the Isle of Ely (as it is believed) the other from the Isle of Wight. But till King john's time, I have not seen any direct mention of either; nor can I be positive in affirming which of them is most ancient. The first, I meet with, is, Bryan de l'Isle, a person of great note in his time and therefore may well pass amongst the Barons of that age. In 3 joh. this Bryan paid 
a Rot. Pip. ●Joh. Dor●. & Some●●.  an hundred and twenty marks and a Palfrey, for the Wardship and Marriage of the Heir of William Brit●n; and in 6 joh. took to Wife 
b Claus. 6 Joh. m. 10.  Maud, the Daughter and Heir of Thomas, the Son of William de Seleby. In 9 joh. he was made Governor 
c Pat. 9 Joh. m. 2.  of the Castle of Bolesove● in Com. Derb. And in 12 joh. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Linc.  an hundred pounds to the King, for his welcome out of Potcto●. In 13 joh. he was employed 
e Rot. Pip. 13 Joh. tit. Comp. Br. de Insula  in fortifying and victualling the Castle of Cnaresburgh; but had then the reputation 
f Mat. Paris, 231. 23.  of one of the King's evil Counsellor. In 17 joh. he accounted 
g Rot. Pip. 17 Joh. tit. Comp. Br. de Insula.  for the Fermes of the Honour of Peverel and Bo●esover; and, when the Barons grew lofty and turbulent, was one of the persons principally trusted 
h Mat. Paris, 276. n. 30.  with the King's Forces in Yorkshire. Whereupon he had the Lands of Robert de Percy, and Peter de Plumpton (then in Arms in those parts) given 
i Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  unto him for his better support in that service.  
In 18 joh. he had command 
k Pat. 18 Joh. m. 8.  to fortify the Castle at Bolesover, and to hold it out against those Rebellious Barons; but, if 
l Pat. 18 Joh. m. 8.  he could not make it tenable, then to 
m Pat. 18 Joh. m. 8.  demolish it, to the end they might not have advantage by it.  
Moreover, in 1 Hen. 3. when those Barons had possessed themselves of the Castle at Montsorel in Com. Leic. he was 
n Mat. Paris, 293. n. 30.  one of the chief Commanders of those Forces, which were sent to besiege it; as also 
o Ibid. 295. l. 8.  of those, at the Battle of Lincoln, where the Rebellious Barons had an utter overthrow. In which year, being made Governor 
p Pat. ● H ●. m. 7.  of Cnaresburgh Castle; and having found much benefit 
q Mat. Paris, 300. n. ●0.  by the War, he was not a little averse 
r Mat. Paris, 300. n. ●0.  to leave that employment when Peace was settled.  
After which troubles were over, standing in much favour with the King; in 5 Hen. 3. he was made Warden 
s Pat. 5 H. 3. m. 4.  of all the Forests throughout England. And in 6 Hen. 3. had his Commission 
t Pat. 6 H. 3. m. 6.  for the Governorship of Cnaresburgh Castle renewed. In 7 Hen. 3. he had the like, trust 
u Pat. 7 H. 3. m. 5.  for the Castles of Peke and Bolesover; as also a Grant 
x Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 10.  in Fee-ferm of the Lordships of Cnaresburgh and Burrowbrigge, to hold for the ancient Ferm, id est, Fifty pounds per annum during the King's pleasure. In 8 Hen 3. upon 
y Mat. Paris, ●20. n. 8.  those disputes, betwixt the King, and divers of the Barons (which occasioned 
z Mat. Paris, ●20. n. 8.  the Earls of Chester and Leicester to put themselves in Arms) he stood 
a Mat. Paris, ●20 n. 8.  stoutly to the King.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 9 Hen. 3. he was joined in Commission 
b Ibid. 324. ●. 30.  with Hugh de Nevil, to inquire by the Oaths of Jurors, throughout England, touching the Bounds of Forests, and (in pursuance of the Great Charter) to certify what ought to be dea●●orested. In 13 Hen. 3. he was again made 
c Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 3.  Governor of the Castle in the Peke, and in 16 Hen. 3. obtained a new Grant 
d Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 1.  of the Guardianship of the Castle and Honour of Cnaresburgh, and 
e Ibid. m. 9  Castle of Peke. In 17 Hen. 3. he was constituted Sheriff 
f Pat. 17. H. 3. m. 5.  of Yorkshire; as also Governor of the Castles of Scardburgh and Pikering; in which trust he likewise continued 
g Rot. Pip. ●8 H. 3. 〈◊〉. , for the one half of the eighteenth year; and then, was once more made 
h Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 15.  Governor of Bolesover Castle. But in that year he died; as it seems; for Thomas Briton, and Alice his Wife, William de Glamorgan, and Ralph de Scopham, being 
i Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 2. Rot. Pip. 19 H. 3. Somers.  his Heirs, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 2. Rot. Pip. 19 H. 3. Somers.  of his Lands, paying 
l Rot. Fin. 18 H. 3. m. 2. Rot. Pip. 19 H. 3. Somers.  an hundred marks Fine.  
About this time also▪ I find mention of Hugh de l'Isle; who in 13 joh. gave 
m Rot. Pip. 13 H. 3. North●m●t.  two hundred marks, and an Horse of price, for the marriage of his Heir, a Daughter, as it seems: For in 15 joh. William de Cantilupe paid 
n Rot. Fin. 15. Joh. m. 〈◊〉.  two hundred marks for her, to be a Wife for his Son, her name 
o Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. 〈◊〉. & Bedf.  being Catherine.  
Which Warine, in 26 Edw. 1. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 26 ●. 1. m. 7.  in the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 
q Rot. Scoc. 28 H. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  28 Edw. 1. And in 2 Ed. 2. was made Governor 
r Rot. Fin. 2 ●. 2. m. 16.  of Windsor Castle, and Warden of the Forest there.  
In 4 Edw. 2. he was again 
s Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Scotish Wars; so likewise in 
t Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 5.  7 Edw. 2. And in 14 Edw. 2. having been grievously oppressed 
u H. Knighton, 2547. n. 50.  by the Spensers; with other of the Barons he put 
x Ibid. 2539. n. 10.  himself in Arms: And partaking 
y Ibid. 2541. n. 20.  with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, in his attempts, shared with him, and the rest of his adherents, in their ill success; being hanged 
z ●ho. Wals. p. 94. n. 40.  at York with the Lord Mowbray, and others, as elsewhere I have more fully showed.  
After which, viz. in 1 Edw. 3. it was found 
a Esc. 1 E. 3. m. 15. , that he died seized of the Manors of Bouden, Kingston, and Fan●lore, in Com. Berks. Mundeford in Com. Norf. and Kis●ingbury in Com. North. Gerard his Son and Heir being at that time twenty three years of age; Alice his Wife also surviving 
b Claus. 1 E. ●. p. 1. m. 15. , who was Sister 
c Claus. 1 E. ●. p. 1. m. 15.  and Heir of Henry Teys. Which Alice, in 4 Edw. 3. by reason 
d Pat. 4 E. 3. m. 37.  of her Husband's transgression, procured the King's pardon 
e Pat. 4 E. 3. m. 37.  for herself: And, in 6 Ed. 3. obtained a Charter 
f Cart. 6 E. 3. n. 29. , for a Market every week upon the Wednesday at her Manor of Pensans in Com. Cornub. Likewise for a Fair, beginning on the Eve of S. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas) and continuing five days after that Feast. As also for a Fair at Moshole, in the same County, beginning on the Eve of S. Bartholomew the Apostle, and continuing five days after. Moreover, in 10 Edw. 3. a Charter 
g Cart. 10 E. 3. n. 43.  for Free-Warren at Chilton- Teys Draycote,, and Lidyerd, in Com. Wiltes. Hordwell, Kingston- l'Isle, Bethelking, Fauclere, and Budone, in Com. Berks. and Shirebourne in Com. Oxon. As also liberty to enclose two hundred Acres of Wood, two hundred Acres of Waste in Chilton- Teys, three hundred Acres of Wood, an hundred Acres of Waste, in Budene; and an hundred Acres of Wood, with forty Acres of Waste, in Shirebourne, to make a Park.  
But I return to Gerard her Son.  
In 7 Edw. 3. this Gerard 
Gerard.  the l'Isle was 
h Rot. Scoc. 7 H. 3. m. 24.  in the Scotish Wars; also 
i Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  in 9 Edw. 3. being then 
k Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  of the retinue with Richard, Earl of Arundel: And in 12 Edw. 3. was 
l Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m. ●.  in that expedition then made into Flanders. In 20 Edw. 3. he was 
m Rot. ●ranc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  in the Wars of France; so likewise in 
n Rot. Franc. 21 E. ●. p. 1. m. 18.  21 Edw. 3. And in 28 Edw. 3. married 
o Rot. Fin. 28 E. 3. m. 12.  Elizabeth, the Widow of Edmund de S. john.  
In 31 Edw. 3. he had Summons 
p Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, but not after: And in 33 Edw. 3. was again 
q Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. m. 9  in the Wars of France; so likewise in 
r Rot. Scoc. 34 ●. ●. m. 1●.  34 Edw. 3. in which year he died 
s Claus. 34 E. 3. m. 14. , leaving Warine, his Son and Heir, of full age.  
Which Warine, 
Warine.  in 33 Edw. 3. was 
t Rot. Vascon. 33 E. 3. m. 16.  in that expedition made into Gascoigne; so likewise 
u Rot. Franc. 43 E. ●. m. 8.  in 43 Edw. 3. and 
x Rot. Franc. 46 E. ●. m. 21.  46 Edw. 3. In which forty sixth year he was retained 
y Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Co. ●●gin. An. 1659. , by Indenture, to serve the King in those Wars, for one whole year, with twenty Men at Arms, and thirty Archers: Of which Men at Arms himself being a Banneret, four Knights, and five Esquires, were part. And in 47 Edw. 3. covenanted 
* Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 3. in dorso m. 28.  that Gerard his Son, should marry Anne the Daughter of S. Michael de la Poole, Knight; and to give her nine hundred thirty three pounds six shillings eight pence for her portion. In 51 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence 
z Pat. 51. E. 3. 〈…〉  to make a Castle of his House at Shirbourne in Com. Oxon. And in 1 Rich. 2. was 
a Rot. Fin. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 14.  again in the Wars of France. In 3 Rich. 2. he went 
b Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. m. 4.  into Ireland. And having been summoned 
c Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 43 Edw. 3. till 5 Rich. 2. inclusive, departed 
d Esc. 2 R. 2. n. 47. Claus. 6 R. 2. p 1. m. 20.  this life 28 junii. 6 Rich. 2. being then seized 
e Esc. 2 R. 2. n. 47. Claus. 6 R. 2. p 1. m. 20.  of the Manor of Wengrave in Com. Buck. Stow in Com. Northampt. Chilton- Foliot in Com. Wiltes. Kingston- l'Isle, Colcote, and Ordeston, in Com. Berks. Sherbourne, Noke, and Fretewell, in Com. Oxen Almarton. and Trewarnayk, in Com. Cornub. and Charleton, Tattercote, North-Bovy, and Langdon, in Com. Devon. Leaving issue, by Margaret his Wife 
f Claus. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25. , Daughter of William Pipard, Margaret his Daughter 
g Rot. Fin. ● R. 2. m. 25.  and Heir, than Wife 
h Rot. Fin. ● R. 2. m. 25.  of Thomas Lord Berkley, twenty two years of age.  
¶ I come next to Robert 
Robert.  de l'Isle of Rugemont in Com. Bedf. as I think.) This Robert in 1 Hen. 3. having married 
i Rot. Fin. 1. H. 3. m. 1.  Rohese de Tatshall, Widow 
k Rot. Fin. 5. H. 3. m. 2.  of Robert de Tatshall, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of john de Wahull, (with Robert de Basingham, who had wedded Agnes, the other Daughter) paying his Relief, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3. m. 1.  of her Purparty, of that Inheritance.  
It seems he had been in Arms against King john; for which his Lands were seized 
m Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 4. : But in 1 Hen. 3. returning 
n Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 4.  to obedience, he had restitution 
o Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 4.  of them, they lying in the Counties of Lincoln, Kent, York, Norfolk, and Suffolk.  
After him, viz. in 48 Hen. 3. I find mention of another Robert, 
Robert.  who was then constituted Governor 
p Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 3.  of the Castles of Marlborough and Lutgareshull: But in 49 Hen. 3. taking part with the Rebellious Barons, was, by them (the King being then their prisoner) made Governor 
q Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 27.  of Newcastle upon Tine.  
From this last Robert, 
Robert.  I must make a large leap to another; who in 5 Edw. 2. had Licence 
r Cart. 5 ●. 2. n. 10.  for a Fair at Shafford in Com. Bedf. upon the Eve and Day of S. Michael, and four days following. In 8 Edw. 2. this Robert had Summons 
s Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to sit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast day of the Assumption of our Lady, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And in 13 Edw. 3. was 
t Rot. Ale●●● 13 E. 3. m. 14.  in that expedition made into Flanders. Which Robert having been summoned 
u Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 5 Edw. 2. till 16 Edw. 3. inclusive, died 
x Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40.  the same year, then entered 
y Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40.  into Religion; being seized 
z Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40. , before he assumed that habit, of the Manors of Rampton, Cotenham, Westwike, with the Advowson of the Church of Winpole in Com. Cantabr. All which he settled, 
a Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40.  before he took Orders, upon Alice, the Daughter of Robert de l'Isle, Elizabeth Peverell, and Richard Bayeux, for life; with Remainder to john, the Son of Robert de l'Isle, and his Heirs. He was then also seized 
b Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40.  of the Manors of Heyford- Warin in Com. Oxon. and Pyshobury in Com. Hertf. john, his Son and Heir, at the time of the taking that Inquisition, being 
c Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 40.  twenty four years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 10 Edw. 3. his Father then living, to the intent 
d Pat. 10 ●. 3. p. 2. m. ●.  he might be the better enabled to serve the King in his Wars, obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 10 ●. 3. p. 2. m. ●. , from him, of the Manor of Harwood in Com. Ebor. then valued at four hundred marks per annum, to hold during his life: And in 13 Edw. 3. was 
f ●rois. lib. 1. cap. 41.  in the English Army, then drawn up, to encounter the French at Uironfosse. In 15 Edw. 3. he was 
g Rot. Vascon. 15 E. 3. m. 15.  also in that expedition then made into Gascoigne; and, in 16 Edw. 3. attended 
h Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 27.  the King into Britanny, being one of the chief Commanders at the Siege of Nantes. In 18 Edw. 3. he was again 
i Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 2●.  in the Wars of Gascoigne, and of the Retinue with Henry, Earl of Lancaster. And in 20 Edw. 3. obtained a Pension 
k Pat. 20 E. 3. p. 3. m. 29.  from the King of two hundred pounds per annum, to support him in his degree of Banneret, to be paid out of the Exchequer.  
It is said 
l MS. in Bibl. Bodl. K. 84. 117 b.  by some, that, in 20 Edw. 3. (3 Non. julii.) Sir Thomas Dagworth Knight, with eighty Men at Arms, and an hundred Archers, worsting Charles de Bloys, and the great Men of Britanny, who had a thousand Horse; the King thereupon made two Barons, viz. Alan Zouch, and john l'Isle, as also fifty Knights: But others 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 381.  affirm, that this was at the Battle of Cressey, which happened the same year.  
In 21 Edw. 3. there being a Tournament then held at Eltham, this john had, of the King's gift 
n Comp. 1 Coke Provis. Magnae Garderobae in Sacc. , a White Hood of Cloth, embroidered with Men, in Blue colour, dancing; and Buttoned before with large Pearls. In 23 Edw. 3. being made a Banneret 
o Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 3. m. 25. , he obtained 
p Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 3. m. 25. , for his better support, a Grant from the King of two hundred pounds per annum out of the Exchequer.  
And being a Person both valiant and expert in Arms, was soon after made choice 
q Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A. p. 692.  of by that Warlike Prince, King Edward the Third, for one of the Knight's Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter, then by him first founded.  
In 25 Edw. 3. he gave 
r Pat. 25 E. 3. p 2. m. 1.  one Acre of Land in Harwood, with the Advowson of the Church, to a certain Chantry, therein founded by him; for the good estate of himself, and for the Souls of all his Ancestors▪ In which year, in consideration 
s Rot. Fin. 25 E. 3. m. 9  of his good services, he obtained a Grant 
t Rot. Fin. 25 E. 3. m. 9  from the King, for the Sheriffalty of the Counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, and Governorship of the Castle of Cambridge, to hold during life. And, in 26 Edw 3. Covenanted 
u Mon Ang. Vol. 2. 104 b. n. 40.  with the Canons of Bolton, to found a Chantry of six Priests in the Church of Harwood; or of seven in the Church of Bolton; they granting 
x Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 104 b. n. 40.  to him an yearly Rent of one hundred pounds out of Rowdon, Wigdon, and divers other Lands. In 29 Edw. 3. he was 
y Rot. Vascon. 29 E 3 m. 8.  with Prince Edward in the Wars of France. And, having been summoned 
z Claus 〈◊〉 iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 24 Edw. 3. to 28 Edw. 3. inclusive, died 
a Esc. 30 E. 3 n. 40. Oxon.  14 Octob. 30 Edw. 3. being then seized 
b Esc. 30 E. 3 n. 40. Oxon.  of the Manors of Cambelton in Com. Bedf. Pisthobury in Com. Hertf. with its Appurtenances in Sabrichworth; Harwood, with its Members, viz. Carleton, Stokton, Holthwait, Doukeswike, and Kirkby-Overblows, in Com. Ebor And of the Manors of Wilburgham- Magna, Rampton, Cotenham, Westwike, and Coveney, in Com. Cantabr. leaving Maud, his Wife, surviving 
c Claus 30 E. 3. m. 24. ; and Robert, his Son 
d Esc. ut supra.  and Heir, twenty two years of age. Which Robert had Summons 
e Claus. de iisd. ann in dorso.  to Parliament in 31 & 34 Edw. 
Robert.  3. but not afterwards, nor any of his posterity: Therefore I shall not need to pursue the story of them any farther.   

L'Isle of the Isle of Wight.  
¶ I Come lastly to those of this Name who were of the Isle of Wight.  
In 51 Hen. 3. john 
john.  de l'Isle, was, by reason of the turbulence of the times, made Governor 
a Pat. 51 H 3. m. 17.  of Caresbroke Castle, in that Isle. And, in 22 Edw. 1. had Summons 
b Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  to attend the King (with divers other great Men) to consult of the important affairs of the Realm: Also soon after that, to 
c Ibid. m 7.  be at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to accompany him into France. In 25 Edw. 1. this john was 
d Lit. Pardon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  again in the Wars of France; and in 
e Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉  29 E 3. in the Scotish Wars. But died 
f Rot. Fin. 32 E. 1. m. 4.  in 32 Edw. 1. or before; for then john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, doing 
g Rot. Fin. 32 E. 1. m. 4.  his homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 32 E. 1. m. 4.  of his Lands: And in 34 Edw. 1. received the Honour of Knighthood 
i Comp. 1. de Droknesford. in Scacc.  (with Prince Edward, and many others) by Bathing, and divers sacred Ceremonies. In this thirty fourth year, he obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 34 E. 1. n. 25.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands, lying within his Lordships of Woditon, Bridiesford, Shentling, Bonechirche, Shorewell, Celverton, Horting Scelle, Blakepanne, Mannesbrigge, Sherprix, and Rig, in Com. Southampt And in 35 Edw. 1. was 
l Rot. Scoc. 35 E. 1. m. 3.  in the Wars of Scotland. In 2 Edw. 2. he was again 
m Rot. Scoc. 2 E. 2. m. 14.  in the Scotish Wars; so likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 6.  4 Edw. 2. And in 8 Edw 2. received command 
o Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. ●.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of the Assumption of our Lady, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. This john had Summons 
p Claus. de ●●sdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 28 Edw. 1. till 8 Edw. 2. inclusive; but not afterwards, nor none of his posterity: And in 11 Edw 2. was 
q Rot. Scoc. 1● E 2. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners appointed to treat with Robert de Brus of Scotland, touching a Truce betwixt both Realms. But farther I cannot say of him.   

Greystoke.  
THe first of this Family, touching whom I can make any discovery, is Ranulph, 
Ranulph.  the Son of Walter; who, in 12 joh. gave 
a Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Ebor.  three hundred marks, and one Palfrey, for the Wardship and Marriage of the Heir of Walter de Carro. To which Ranulph, succeeded William 
William.  
b Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3 m. 2. ; and to him Thomas, 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, who was 
c Rot. Fin. 1 H. 3 m. 2.  in minority in 1 Hen. 3. And in 29 H. 3 obtained the King's Charter 
d Pat ●6 R 2. p 2. m. 1. per Inspex.  for a weekly Market, upon the Sunday, at his Manor of Greystoke in Cumberland; as also for a Fair to be yearly held there, for three days, beginning on the Eve of S. Edward's Translation.  
To this Thomas, succeeded Robert, 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; who, in 31 Hen 3. giving security 
e Rot. Fin. 31 H. 3. m. 5.  for the payment of an hundred pounds for his Relief, had Livery of his Lands, but lived not long after; for, in 38 Hen. 3. William 
f Rot. Pip. 39 Hen 3. Cumbr. , 
William.  his Brother and Heir, paying 
g Rot. Fin. 38 Hen. 3. m 5.  one hundred pounds for his Relief, and doing his Fealty, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 38 Hen. 3. m 5.  of that Inheritance; Ellen, the Wife of Robert, then surviving, who gave 
i Ibid. m. 7.  to the King a Fine of twenty pounds for liberty to marry again. Which William in 42 Hen. 3. (amongst other the great men of that time) received Summons 
k Claus. 42 H. 3. m. 10.  to attend the King at Chester, upon the Morrow next after the feast of St. john Baptist, well fittted with horse and Arms, to restrain the hostilities of the Welsh. And in 13 Edw. 1. procured a Charter 
l Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 10.  from the King, for a Fair every year at his Manor of Morpeth in Northumberland, for three days; beginning on the Eve of St. Mary Magdelen. Which Lordship of Morpeth, he had in right of 
m Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 916 b. n. 40.  Mary his Wife, the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Roger de Merlay (an eminent Baron of the North in that time) by whom he had issue 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons; viz. john, and William, and a Daughter called Margaret, married to Sir Robert de la Val Knight, he departed 
o Esc. 17. E. 1. n 15.  this life in 17 Edw. 1. being then seized 
p Esc. 17. E. 1. n 15.  of the Manors of Duston, in Com. Westmorl. Greystoke, in Com. Cumberl. Morpeth, with the Advowson of the Church; Crostingthwayt, the moiety of the Manors of Staynington, and Heppescotes; certain Lands in Horstey-Scheles, with the Advowson of the Church of Horsley; and divers other Lands in Com. Northumb. leaving john 
q Esc. 17. E. 1. n 15.  his Son and Heir, at that time twenty five years of age.  
Which john 
john.  doing his Homage had Livery 
r Claus. 17 E. 1. m. 6 & Rot. Fin. 17 E. 1. p. 1. m. 11.  of his Lands: and in 22 Edw. 1. (amongst other the great men of that age) was required 
s Rot. Vase. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  to attend the King, to give him his best advice, in certain important affairs, then to be considered of: and in pursuance of that advice, went 
t I●id. m. 11. intus , with him, into Gascoigne, the King of France having then 
* Ibid. m. 7.  invaded those territories. Moreover in 23 Edw. 1. he had Summoms 
u Claus. de. i●sdem an. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm: So likewise 
x Claus. de. i●sdem an. in dorso.  afterward to all the succeeding Parliaments of his time: And in 25 Edw. 1. was again 
y Claus. 25 Ed. 1. in dorso, m 9  in the Wars of Gascoigne, being then of the retinue 
z Claus. 25 Ed. 1. in dorso, m 9  unto that great Prelate Anthony Beck, Bishop of Durham, and Patriarch of Jerusalem.  
In 
a Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 15.  28 and 
b Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 3.  29 E. 1. he was in the Wars of Scotland.  
And having settled 
c Esc. 34 E. 1 n 40. Claus. 34 Edw. 1. m. 2.  his Manor and Barony of Graystoke, with the Advowson of the Church; as also of the Manors of Duston, Ulgham, Crosthwait, in Tesedale; Conesclive, with all his purparty of the Manor of Morpeth, upon Ralph 
Ralph.  the Son of William Fitz-Ralph, (Lord of Grimethorpe, in Com. Ebor.) Son of joan, Aunt to him the said john (his Brothers and Uncles being then all dead without 
d 〈…〉  issue male) departed 
e 〈…〉  this life, without issue in 34 Edw. 1.  
Which Ralph, in 10 Edw. 1. paid a Fine 
a 〈…〉  to the King of an hundred Marks, for Licence to marry Margery, the Widow of Nicholas Corbet, Daughter 
b 〈…〉  and Coheir to Hugh de Bolebec; and in 24 Edw. 1. was 
c 〈…〉  Brother and Heir to Geffrey Fitz-William, of Yorkshire; doing his Homage had livery 
d 〈…〉  of his Lands. After which, the next ensuing year, he was 
e 〈…〉  in that expedition then made into Scotland: So likewise in 
f 〈…〉  26 E. 1. and 
g 〈…〉  27 E. 1. At which time also, being made Lieutenant 
h 〈…〉  of Yorkshire, and Warden of the Marches; he was joined in 
i 〈…〉  Commission, with the Bishop of Durham, and others, to take care of fortifying the castles in Scotland. And in 28 Edw. 1. was 
k 〈…〉  in the Wars there. So also in 
l 〈…〉  31 Edw 1. and 34 Edw. 1. being then 
m 〈…〉  in the retinue with Adomare de Valence. Likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. m. 1●.  4 Edw. 2,  
In which year he obtained a Charter 
o Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 2●. , for Free-Warren, in all his Demesne Lands at Brunnum, Butterwyke, Thorp- Basset, Scakelthorp, Thorneton-More, Morton super Small, and Welbery, in Comit. Ebor. as also in Benton, Killingworth, Hepiscotes, Tranwell, Stannington, and Horsle, in Com. Northumb.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he was made Governor 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw 2▪ m. 10.  of Barwick upon tweed; and joined in Commission 
q Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw 2▪ m. 10.  with john Lord Mowbray, and others, in the Wardenship of the Marches: as also Governor 
r Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2 m. 〈◊〉  of Carlisle in 8 E. 2. Moreover, he founded 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  a chantry at Tinemouth, for the Soul of the before-specified john Lord Greystoke his Kinsman and all his Ancestors. And, having been summoned 
t Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament by the name of Ralph Fitz-William, from 23 Edw. 1. till 9 E. 2. inclusive; died 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  an aged Man, about the Feast of All-Saints, in Ann. 1316. (9 Edw. 2.) and was buried ⁱ at Nesham, in the County Palatine of Durham; being then seized 
k Esc. 10 E. ●▪ n. 65.  of the Manors of Morpeth, and Ulgham, in Com. Northumberl. Wiboldeston, in Comitat. Bedf. Brunham, Grimethorp, and Hynderskelf, in Com. Ebor. Greystoke, in Com. Cumberl. as also of divers Lands in other Counties: And, in right 
l Ib. n. 〈◊〉▪  of Margery his Wife, Widow 
m Ib n. 〈◊〉▪  of Nicholas Corbet; one of the Coheirs 
n Ib. n. 〈◊〉▪  of the Barony of Bulbeck, of the fourth part of the Manors of Styford, Hedoun on the Wall, Angerton, and Dodington, in Com. Northum. with the Hamlets belonging to them.  
To whom succeeded Robert his second Son; 
Robert.  for William the eldest died 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  without issue. Which Robert was 
p Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 9  with him in that expedition made into Scotland, in 4 Edw. 2. but died in 10 Edw. 2. being then seized 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of the moiety of the Barony of Merley, in Com. Northumb. viz. Morpeth, etc. Likewise of the the moiety of the Manors of Stifford, and Heddon on the Wall; Angreton, Dodington, etc. as also of the Barony of Bolebe●. Likewise 
r Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 2●.  of the Manor of Grymthorpe, in Com. Ebor. Crossthwayt, and Thorpe-Basset, in Com. Northumb. and Neesham, in the County Palatine of Durham; leaving Ralph his Son and Heir eighteen years of age; and was buried at Botyrwick. Whereupon Elizabeth his Widow had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
s Ibid m. 〈◊〉.  of the Manors of Butterwyk, Marton super Small Osmunderley;, the third part of the Manors of Thorpe- Basset Brunnum,, and Nidde, in Com. Ebor. Graystoke, in Com. Cumbr. Duston, in Com. Westmorl. Morpeth, and Ulougham, in Com. Northumb. as also the Town of Heppescotes; the moiety of the Manor of Tranwell; the moiety of the Towns of Stanyngton, and Benton, with part of the Town of Horsley, in the same County; the third part of the Manors of Consclyff, and Nesham; the third part of an annual Rent of fifty pounds per annum, issuing out of the Manor of Brareton, in the Bishopric of Durham: as also of seventy five shillings and six pence yearly Rent, issuing out of the Manor of Thornton, in Com. Ebor.  
Which last mentioned Ralph, 
Ralph.  by virtue of a special Dispensation 
t Rot. Rom. 12 Edw. 2. 〈◊〉 dorso. m. 1●.  from the Pope, took to Wife Alice de Audely (Daughter to Hugh Lord Audeley) they being within the third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity. And in 13 Edw. 2. was 
u Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 3. , with Hugh de Audley the younger, in that Expedition then made into Scotland.  
This Ralph, assumed 
x Claus. 14 Edw. 2. m. 19  the surname of Greystoke and in 14 Edw. 2. making proof 
y Claus. 14 Edw. 2. m. 19  of his Age, had livery 
z Claus. 14 Edw. 2. m. 19  of all the Knights Fees belonging to him by inheritance, which the King had reserved in his hands, after the death of Ralph the Son of William, his Grandfather, till that time. And in 14, 15 and 16 Edw. 2. was summoned 
a Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to the Parliaments then held. But all that I have else seen of him, is, that he besieged 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Gilbert de Middleton, and divers other with him, in the Castle of Mitford, for certain traitorous actions, done by them in Northumberland; and, that, not long after, being 
c Ibid Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 918 ●. n. 20.  in Gatesheved, at Breakfast, he was, through the contrivance 
d Ibid. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 918 ● n. 20.  of the same Gilbert and his party, there poisoned 
e Ibid. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 918 ● n. 20.  3 Id. julii, An. 1323. (17 E. 2.) and buried 
f Ibid. Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 918 ● n. 20.  in the Abbey of Newminster, near the High Altar's; leaving issue, by Alice his Wife, Daughter 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Ralph Lord Nevil, William his Son 
h Esc. 17 E. ●. n. 72.  and Heir three years of age. Which Alice surviving, 
William.  had an Assignation 
i Claus. 17 E. ●. n. 39  of the Manor of Grymethorpe, in Com. Ebor. as also of divers lands in other Counties for her Dowry. Whereupon the Wardship of William his Son, thus in minority, together with his Lands, was shortly after, scil. in 2 Edw. 3. in consideration 
k Claus. 2 Edw. 3. m. 34.  of five hundred Marks, committed 
l Claus. 2 Edw. 3. m. 34.  to Hugh de Audley. But in 16 E. 3. this William making proof 
m Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had livery 
n Claus. 16. E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  of them all: and the same year, was 
o Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 8.  in that expedition then made into Britain, being of the retinue 
p Rot. Fran. 16 Edw. 3. m. 8.  of William de Bohun Earl of Northampton. And in 19 Edw. 3. in 
q Rot. Vasc. 19 Edw. 3. m. 5.  the Wars of France; but then of the retinue 
r Rot. Vasc. 19 Edw. 3. m. 5.  with Ralph Earl of Stafford.  
Moreover, the next year following, upon 
s Esc. 20 E. 3. m. 52. Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. 3. m. 4.  the death of Elizabeth his Grandmother, he had also Livery 
t Esc. 20 E. 3. m. 52. Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. 3. m. 4.  of those Lands which she held in Dower; his Homage being respited 
u Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23. . And the same year, went 
x Rot. Franc. 21 Edw. 3. p 2. m 21.  again into France, the Black Prince being also in that Expedition. So likewise in 
y Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3 m. 5.  23 Edw. 3. And in 27 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
z Rot Vascon. 17 E. 3. m. 2.  with Tho. Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat and agree with David de Bruys, together with the Prelates, Earls, and other Nobles of Scotland, at Newcastle upon Tine, touching the enlargement of him the said David; who had been taken Prisoner, in the Battle of Durham, in 20 Edw. 3. as our Historians do show.  
In this 27 of Edward the third, he obtained Licence 
a Pat 27 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3  from the King to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Greystoke. And in 28 E. 3. was constituted 
b Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 3 m. 2.  one of the Commissioners, to see the performance of what had been treated on, in order to the discharge of David de Bruis, from his imprisonment.  
Furthermore, in 29 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
c Rot. Sc●c. 29 Edw. 3. m. 13.  Governor of Barwick upon tweed; during the time of which trust, being commanded 
d Pat. 32 E. 3. p. 〈◊〉 m. 28.  by the King to attend him personally into France, in the interim that Town was taken 
e Pat. 32 E. 3. p. 〈◊〉 m. 28.  by the Scots; whereupon the King was much offended 
f Pat. 32 E. 3. p. m. 〈◊〉 28. : But it being clearly proved 
g Ibid. , that his absence was not upon any other occasion; at the request 
h Ibid.  of Queen Philippe, he obtained his Pardon 
i Ibid. . And in 32 Edw. 3. for the health of his Soul, etc. gave 
* Pat. 32 E. 〈…〉 12.  to the Collegiate Church of Graystoke, one Me●●●age and seven Acres of Land in New-Bigging, as also the Advowson of the Parish Church of Graystoke.  
This William had Summons 
k Claus. d● iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 22 to 31 Edw. 3. inclusive: And, having built 
l Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Castle of Graystoke, and Tower at Morpeth, departed 
m Mon. Angl Vol. 2. 917 ● l. 5.  this life, upon the Feast day of St. Margaret (20 julii) 32 Edw. 3. and was buried at Graystoke; being then seized 
n 〈…〉  of the Manor of Wyboldeston, in Comitat. Redford Brunne,. with its members; scil. Belby, Seton, Littlethorpe, Spaldington, Ulram, Eston, Dri●ghou, Milington, and Welberie; Butterwyk, with its members, Sherburne, Boythorpe, Flixton Falketon, Flitmanby; the Manors of Hynderskelf, Gainethorpe, Thorpe- Basset, Skakelthorp, le Holme in Osmundery, Moreton upon Small, Thirnetofte, Crossethwayt, Thornton upon the Moor, and Nidde, in Comitat. Ebor. The Castle and Manor of Morpeth, with its members; viz. Heppescotes, Tranewell, Stanyngton, Horsley, Bentone, Kyllingworth, Angerton, and Hedone, in Comitat. Northumb. the Manors of Duston, Aykescoghe, Flasecogh, Bramton- Mill, Halestede, and Hindering, in Comit. Westmorl. two parts of the Manor of Graystoke; the Manors of Dacre, Mousedale● Bo●stale Thakethwayte, Soulby, New-biggen, Blinton, Threlkeld, Haytone- johan, Iconby, Craystoke, Mutherby, Berier, Dalman, Anleby, Staneton- parva, Hoton- Roff, and Ayragh, in Com. Cumberl.  
He had two wives first 
o Ex Coll▪ R. Gl. S.  Lucy Daughter to ... Lord Lucy, whom he deservedly repudiated 
p Ex Coll▪ R. Gl. S. ; and dying before him, buried 
q Ex Coll R. GLS.  her at Nesham. And afterwards, by the advice of Alice de Nevil, his Mother, married 
r Kemp. 〈◊〉  joan the Daughter of Henry Fitz-Hugh, Lord of Ravenswath, by whom he had issue three Sons; viz. 
s Ex Coll▪ R. Gl. S.  Ralph, William, and Robert; and Alice a Daughter, Wife 
t Ex Coll▪ R. Gl. S.  of Sir Robert de Harington, Knight.  
Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  being then but six 
u Esc. 32 E. ●. n. 43.  years of age, was committed 
x 〈…〉  to the tuition of Roger de Mortimer Earl of March, joan his Mother being then alive; who had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
y 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Morpeth, and divers Tenements in Tranewell, Horsley, Denton, and Kyllingworth, in Com. Northumb. Webery, with its members, in Shirburne, Boythorpe, Flixton, and Floteby, in Com. Ebor. and Crossthwa●t, in in Com. Cumbr.  
Which joan afterwards married 
z P●●. 40 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  to Anthony de Lucy; and when he died, to 
a Ex Collect. R. Gl. S.  Sir Matthew R●dman Knight.  
It is said by the Inquisition 
b Esc. 48 〈◊〉 3●.  taken after the death of this last mentioned William, that he died beyond-Sea; and that Ralph his Son and Heir was twenty one years of age in 48 Ed. 3. which is most like to be true; for in that year, upon the death of his Mother, making proof 
c Claus. 48 Ed. 3. m. 24. Rot. Fin. 48 Ed. 3. m. 24.  of his age, and doing his Homage, he had livery 
d Claus. 48 Ed. 3. m. 24. Rot. Fin. 48 Ed. 3. m. 24.  of those Lands, which she held in Dower.  
In 50 Edw. 3. this Ralph was constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 50 Edw. 3. m 2  Governor of L●●ghmaban Castle in Scotland; and one 
f Ibid.  of the Commissioners for guarding the West-Ma●ches. Moreover, in 1 Ric. 2. he was joined in Commission 
g Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 m. 6.  with Henry Earl of Northumberland, and others, for guarding also of both the East and West-Marches: And in 2 Ric. 2. assisted 
* ●roisard f. 204 a.  that Earl in taking the Castle of Warwick, which the Scots 
h Rot. Scoc. 3 ●. 2. m. 3.  had got by surprise.  
In 3 Ric. 2. he was again joined in Commission with the Bishop of Carlisle, and Hugh de Dacre, for the Wardenship of the West Marches; as also 
i Ibid. m. 4.  with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, for the North-Marches, in Northumberland. And, upon Friday next ensuing the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, 4 Ric. 2. was taken 
k Ex Col R. Gl. S.  Prisoner (with many other stout men) at Horsryg in Glendale, by George Earl of Dunbar; but soon after released 
l Ibid.  for his Brother William; who being an Hostage 
m Ibid.  for him, died at Dunbar, of the pestilence. After which enlargement he was again constituted 
o Rot. Scoc. 9 R. 2. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners for guarding the the West-Marches: And in 5 Hen. 4. upon 
p Claus. 5 ●. 4. ●. 1. m. 28.  the death of joan his Mother, had livery 
q Claus. 5 ●. 4. ●. 1. m. 28.  of those Lands which she held in Dowry.  
This Ralph gave 
r Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 917. b. n. 20.  Twenty pounds to the Monks of Newminster, for the adorning their Church; and having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 49 E. 3 to 5 H. 5. inclusive, departed 
t Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 37.  this life upon the Sixth of April, 5 H. 5. leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir than 
u Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 37.  Twenty eight years of age.  
Which john doing his Homage 
x Rot. Fin 6 H. 5. m. 14. , had soon after Livery 
y Rot. Fin 6 H. 5. m. 14.  of his Lands: and in 9 H. 5. was constituted Governor 
z Rot Scoc. 9 H. 5 m. 4.  of Roxborough Castle in Scotland, for the space of Four years next ensuing the Feast of Easter; with an allowance 
a Ibid. m. 19  of a Thousand pounds per annum, in times of peace, and two thousand in time of War.  
In 1 H. 6. this john was joined 
b Rot. Scoc. ● H. 6. m. 5.  with th● Bishop of London, and others, in Commission, to treat with james King of Scotland, or his Ambassadors, for a firm Peace betwixt both Realms. And in 11 H. 6. in the like Commission 
c Rot. Scoc. 11 H. 6. m. 1.  with the Earl of Northumberland, and others, to treat with the Commissioners of Scotland, at Hadenstanck; and make satisfaction for certain injuries done to the Subjects of that Realm, against the form of the Truce concluded on betwixt both Crowns. In 12 H. 6. he was again joined 
d Rot. Scoc. 12 H. 6. m. ●.  with Richard Earl of Salisbury, and others, to treat with those from Scotland, on the like occasion. And in 13 H. 6. was 
e Rot. Scoc. 13 H. 6. m. 1.  one of the chief Commanders of those Forces which were sent to the relief of Barwick upon Tweed, then besieged by the Scots.  
Moreover, from 7 H. 5. till 12 H. 6. inclusive, he had summons 
f Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament. And by his Testament 
g Savage fol. ●, 464.  bearing date 10 july 1346. (14. H. 6.) bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Collegiate Church at Greystoke, gave thereunto his best Horse for his Mortuary; as also all his habiliments of War, viz. Coat-armour, Penon, Gyron, etc. To Ralph his Son and Heir, he gave all his household-goods, then being in his Manor-house at Hinderskelfe; as also in his Houses at Morpeth and Greystoke, his Plate and Jewels excepted: and to Elizabeth his Wife a Ring, and a Broach of Gold, with a Saphire and a Diamond: Appointing, that each of his other Sons, viz. Thomas, Richard, and William, should each of them have four marks yearly for their maintenance, for term of their respective lives. To every Gentleman then serving him, forty shillings; to every Yeoman, twenty shillings; and to every Groom, thirteen shillings four pence. To the repair of Newminster Abbey, twenty pound; to the Church of Greystoke, all his new Vestments, with the Ornaments thereto appertaining. Of which Testament he constituted his Executor Ralph his Son and Heir; and upon the Eighth of Augnst, next ensuing, departed this life, being then seized of the Manor of Thingden, in Com. Northamp. Wiboldeston, in Com. Bedf. Duffeton, in Com. Westm. Graystoke, in Com. Cumber. the Castle and Manor of Morpeth, with its Members, in Com. Northumb. Of the Manors of Burnham, Grimthorpe, Hilderskelfe, and Gaunthorpe, in Com. Ebor. And in right of Elizabeth his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Robert Ferrer of Wemme (in Com. Salop. Knight) of the Manors of Norburgh, in Com. Leic. and Wemme, Lopington, and Hynstoke, in Com. Salop. Ralph his Son and Heir, beforementioned, being 
h Esc 14 H. ●. n. 34.  then twenty two years of age; and Elizabeth his Daughter, married 
i Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 917. b. n. 40.  to Roger Thornton, Esq.  
Which Ralph 
Ralph.  had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 15 H. 6. m. 24.  of his Lands the same year, his Homage being respited 
l Rot. Fin. 15 H. 6. m. 24. : And in 27 H. 6. was joined in Commission 
m Rot. Scoc. 27 H. 6. m. 6.  with john Viscount Beaumond, and others, to treat with the Commissioners of Scotland upon a Truce. So likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. 1.  30 H. 6. to treat with james de Douglas, upon all those Articles by him signed. Also in 
o Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 4. m. 14.  3 and 
p Rot. Scoc. ● E. 4. m. 4.  5 E. 4. to treat with the Commissioners of Scotland, upon such injuries as had been done by the Subjects of either Kingdom, contrary to the Truce formerly made.  
In 
q Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 4 m. 3.  10. 
r Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 4. m. 19  12. and 
s Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 4. m. 15.  13 of E. 4. he was again employed as a Commissioner in the like Treaty. He was also summoned 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 15 H. 6. to 1 H. 7. inclusive. And having married 
u Kempe (Ebor) 168.  Elizabeth, Daughter to William Lord Fitz-Hugh; for which Marriage he had a special Dispensation 
x Kempe (Ebor) 168. , in regard they were within the Third and Fourth Degrees of Consanguinity, departed 
y Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 917 b. l. 62.  this life 1 junii, Anno 1487. (2 H. 7.) leaving Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir; of whom I have seen nothing but his death, which happened 
z Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 917 b. l. 62.  15 Kal. julii, Anno 1483. (1 R. 3.) in the life-time of his Father; and that he left issue Elizabeth 
a Pa●. 22 H. 7. p 1.  his sole Daughter and Heir, married 
b Pa●. 22 H. 7. p 1.  to Thomas Lord Dacres. Which Elizabeth in 22 H. 7. as Cousin 
c Pa●. 22 H. 7. p 1.  and Heir to Ralph Lord Greystoke, had a special Livery 
d Pat. 22 H. 7. p 1.  of all his Lands.   

Lexinton▪  
OF this Family, so named from Lexinton, (now called Laxton, near Tuxford, in Com. Nott.) I find no mention till King John's days; but then, viz. in 13 joh. that Lordship was 
a Rot. pip. 13 Joh. tit. Comp. Briani de 〈◊〉 &c  in the King's hands, and reputed 
b Rot. pip. 13. Joh. tit. Comp. Briani de 〈◊〉 &c  a Barony, it consisting 
c Rot. pip. 13 Joh. tit. Comp. Briani de 〈◊〉 &c  of Thirteen Knights Fees, and a Fourth part. It seems that Richard de Lexinton, about that time possessor of it, had incurred the King's displeasure (as many others then did, in arming against him, under colour of asserting their ancient Rights and Liberties:) but in 17 joh. giving 
d 〈…〉  an Hundred marks and Two Palfreys, he made 
e 〈…〉  his peace,  
To this Richard 
Richard.  succeeded Robert de Lexinton, who in 8 H. 3. was made 
f Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 1●.  Governor of the Castles of Pec and Bolesover, in Com. Derb. and in 13 H. 3. of 
g Pat. 13 H. 3. m. 1●.  Oxford Castle; being then in such esteem with that King, as that he obtained his Letters 
h Pat. 19 H. 3. ●. 5.  swasory, to Aliva the Daughter of Alan Fitz-Iordan, to grant her Manor of Tuxford (which was held in Capite) unto him: intimating, that in case she would so do, he should take it for a favour. Which Letters were so prevalent, that he had 
i Claus. 20 H. 3. m. ●0.  his desire; and the next year following, did his Homage 
k Claus. 20 H. 3. m. ●0.  for it: but soon after passed 
l Cart 21 H. 3. n. 3. Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 2.  it, together with the Manor 
m Cart 21 H. 3. n. 3. Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 2.  of Warsop (near at hand) to john de Lexinton his Brother, with condition 
n Cart 21 H. 3. n. 3. Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 2. , That if the said john did die without issue, that then those Lordships should return to him and his Heirs.  
This Robert de Lexinton, being a person learned in the Laws, was a Justice Itinerant in 
o Claus. 9 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  9 H. 3. in the Counties of Northampt. Rutl. Nott. Derb. Linc. Ebor. Northumb. Cumb. and Westmor. In 10 Hen. 3. in 
p Claus. 10 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  the Counties of Nott. Derb. Warw. Leic. Wigorn. and Glouc. Afterwards also in other Counties, until 
q Orig. Jurid. in Tab. Cronolog.  26 H. 3. being then 
r Fin. levat. Oct. Mich. 26. H. 3.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas: and departed 
s M. Westm. in anno 1250.  this life 4 Cal. junii, Anno 1250. (34 H. 3.) leaving Sir john de Lexinton Knight his Brother 
t Ibid. in anno 1●46.  and Heir.  
Which Sir john 
john.  Lexinton, in 3 H. 3. when 
u Ibid.  the Bishop of London declared to the Prelates and Clergy of England, that the Pope required the Third part of all the Livings of the Beneficed Clergy, and the one half of all the non-resident, was sent 
x Ibid.  by the King to prohibit them from giving obedience to such an intolerable exaction.  
In 37 H. 3. this john was made 
y Pat. 37. H. 3. 〈◊〉  Chief Justice of all the Forests North of Trent; as also Governor 
z Ibid. m. 3.  of Bamburgh Castle in Comitat. Northumb. and of 
a Ibid. m. 18.  Scardeburgh and Pikering in Com. Ebor. but died 
b Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  in 41 H. 3. without issue. Whereupon Henry 
Henry.  de Lexinton, Bishop of Lincoln, his Brother, was found 
c Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  his next Heir: who thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 41 H. 3. m. 9  of all his Lands, lying in the Counties of Nottingham and Derby. Which Henry departed 
e Esc. 42 H. 3. n. 7. Rot. Fin. 42 Hen. 3. m. 2.  this Life the next ensuing year; leaving Richard de Markham and William de Sutton, his Nephews 
f Esc. 42 H. 3. n. 7. Rot. Fin. 42 Hen. 3. m. 2. , and next 
g Esc. 42 H. 3. n. 7. Rot. Fin. 42 Hen. 3. m. 2.  Heirs; Richard de Markham being 
h Ibid.  at that time fifty years of age, and William de Sutton forty; who thereupon doing their Homage, had Livery 
i Ibid.  of his Lands.   

Fouke de Breant.  
THis Fouke being 
a 〈…〉  a Norman by birth, and a Bastard of mean extraction, was Sheriff 
b Pot. pip. 10 J●h. Glamorg.  of Glamorgan-shire in 10 john; and soon grew in such favour with the King, that he was reputed 
c M. Paris. in anno 12● 1.  one of his Evil Counsellors. Whereupon in 15 john he obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 15 Joh. p. 1. m. 8.  of the Castle and Honour of Chilham in Kent: and in 17 john (the contest betwixt the King and many of the Barons growing high) was made Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  of Oxfordshire, as also Governor 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle at Oxford. Moreover, in 18 john, he was authorized 
g 〈…〉 , by the King's Letters Patents, to receive all those rebellious and male-contented Subjects into protection, who should apply themselves unto him for that favour. About which time he took 
h M. Westm. in anno 1250.  the Castle of Ha●slape, in Com. Northampt. belonging to William Ma●duit, than one of the rebellious Barons.  
Furthermore, King john, at that time raising 
i M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 20.  two Armies, the one to 
k M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 20.  restrain the excursions of the Citizens of London, and the other to 
l M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 20.  march into the North; this Fouk was constituted 
m M. Paris. 〈◊〉. n. 20.  one of the Generals of that which remained near London. And, having appointed 
n Ibid. & p. 275.  the Governors of the Castles of 〈◊〉, Hertford, and Berkhamsted, to take notice of all who passed to or from London; marched 
o Ibid. & p. 275.  into the Counties of Essex, Hertford, Middlesex, Cambridge, and Huntendon, and there burned 
p Ibid.  the Houses of the adverse Barons, destroyed 
q Ibid.  their Parks, Pools, and Orchards, imposing 
r Ibid.  Taxes upon the whole Country. And at length, coming to the Suburbs of London, and firing 
s Ibid.  part thereof, carried 
t Ibid.  thence great store of plunder. Soon after which, marching to the Castle of Bedford, and summoning 
u Ibid. n. 10.  it; after few days (no relief being sent) he obtained a render 
x Ibid. n. 10.  thereof.  
The King therefore, well liking his activeness at that time, gave 
y Ibid. n. 20.  him that Castle; as also 
z Ibid. n. 20.  Margaret de Ripari●● (Widow to Baldwin, the son of William Earl of Devon) to wife, with all the Lands of the same Baldwin (then called Earl of Aubemarle) of whose Heir he had soon after a grant 
a Pat. 18 Joh. m. 1.  of the Wardship) together with the Lands 
b M. Paris. ut supra.  of divers of the Barons; 
c Pat. 18 Joh. m. 2.  again impowering him to receive all those to favour, who would return to their obedience. Moreover he made him Governor 
d ●. Paris. p. 276. ●. 30.  of the Castles of Oxford, Northampton, Bedford, and Cambridge; and associated 
e I●id. 278. n. 20  him with the Earl of Salisbury, and others, in wasting the Isle of Ely. Furthermore, he gave him Commission 
f Pat 13 Joh. m. 9  to depute whom he should think fit, in the Governourship of the Castle of Northampton.  
Standing also firm 
g Pat 1 H. 3. m. 4.  to the Royal Interest, upon the death of King john, he obtained, from King Henry the 3d d in the First of his Reign, a Grant 
h Pat 1 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Honour of Eye, in Com. Suff. as also a Mandamus 
i Claus. 1 H. 3 m 1●▪  to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, for Livery of the Manor of Yrebie in that County, which was 
k Claus. 1 H. 3 m 1●.  part of the Dowry of Margaret his Wife, by her former Husband.  
Not long after which, viz. in 2 H. 3. having taking 
l 〈…〉  many Soldiers out of the Castles of Oxford, Northampton, Bedford, and Windeshore, he marched 
m 〈…〉  to S. Alban, upon S. Vincents Eve, towards night: and, having plundered 
n 〈…〉  the whole Town, put 
o 〈…〉  the people in bonds. Moreover, at the door of the Abbey Church, the slew 
p Ibid.  one of the Servants of that House, then flying for refuge thither: And having so done, sent 
q Ibid.  to the Abbot for an Hundred pounds, with great threats, that if he had not so much from him speedily, he would Fire the whole Town, with the Abbey also. The Abbot therefore, after many excuses 
r Ibid. , seeing no remedy, sent 
s Ibid.  it. Whereupon he departed 
t 〈◊〉  with his Plunder and Prisoners, to the Castle of Bedford; but with the Sentence of Excommunication 
u 〈◊〉  at his heels, which the Abbot pronounced against him, and all his followers. Thence he marched 
x Ibid.  to the Forest of Walberge, and there took 
y Ibid.  Roger de Colleville, with above Sixty of his Company, who lay 
z Ibid.  thereabouts to rob.  
But not long after this, having a Vision 
a Ibid n 30.  in the night, whilst he lay asleep, That a great Stone burst out of the Tower-Steeple of the Abbey at S. Alban, like a Thunderbolt, and broke him to shivers; being miserably affrighted therewith he made relation 
b Ibid n 30.  to his Wife of what had happened; who thereupon earnestly advised 
c Ibid n 30.  him to reconcile himself, with speed, to the holy Martyr St. Alban, whom he had heinously offended; telling 
d Ibid.  him, that this was to put him in mind of the mischief he had done at that place. Whereupon he went thither, and entering 
e Ibid.  the Chapterhouse naked, holding 
f Ibid.  a Rod in his Hand, desired 
g Ibid.  Absolution from the Monks. Which having obtained, he kissed 
h Ibid.  every one of them, thinking thus to please them: but made no 
i Ibid.  restitution of what he had formerly extorted from them▪ but instead thereof looking 
k Ibid.  scornfully on them, as he passed out; they all standing 
l Ibid.  at the Door of the Chapterhouse, expecting better.  
Another 
m 〈◊〉 Westm. in ann. 1217.  relates the Story thus. That having plundered the Town, and violently dragged some Gentlemen out of the Church, who had fled thither for refuge, the holy Martyr St. Alban was so displeased thereat; as that, rebuking him severely for it, he made him almost mad. Likewise that thereupon, with great consternation and humility, he came to that Church barefoot, and naked; and entering the Chapterhouse, besought pardon from the Abbot and Monks, with tears; telling them how he had been rebuked by that blessed Martyr: and, that a huge Stone burst out of the Steeple, like a Thunderbolt, and smote him down in a swoon; wherein he thought he was thrown to the very Gates of Hell: Likewise, that thereupon, receiving corporal chastisement from them, he expected their pardon.  
After which (the solemnity of Easter being 
n M. Paris, ●93 a n. 30 & 40.  over) he brought 
o M. Paris, ●93 a n. 30 & 40.  all the strength he could spare, out of his Castles, unto Ranulph Earl of Chester and others of the great Nobility, and marched 
p M. Paris, ●93 a n. 30 & 40.  with them to the Siege of Montsorell Castle in Leicestershire; held out by Henry de Braybroc, and his Soldiers, on the behalf of the Rebellious Barons; who having brought 
q M. Paris, 193 a n. 30 & 40.  in Lewes of France, not long before; purposed 
r M. Paris, 193 a n. 30 & 40.  to have made him King. Moreover, at 
s Ibid. ●95. l. 8.  raising the Siege of Lincoln Castle, he led 
t Ibid. ●95. l. 8.  on the Van of the Royal Army, at the entering of that City, whereby he made way for the rest; and being got 
u Ibid. 296.  into the Castle, with his own followers, ascended 
x Ibid. 296.  to the top of the Towers and Walls thereof; whence casting Darts upon the besiegers, he slew divers 
y Ibid. 296.  of them, with their Horses. Whereupon he sallied 
z Ibid n. 10. etc.  out with his Soldiers, and rushing into the midst of them, was taken 
a Ibid n. 10. etc. : but by the valour of his own men, at length rescued 
b Ibid n. 10. etc. . After which, a sharp Battle ensuing, the Royalists obtained 
c Ibid n. 10. etc.  a glorious Victory.  
In this second year of that King's Reign, he was constituted 
d 〈…〉  Governor of the Castles of Rokingham, and Sa●vey 
* 〈…〉 : and gave a great entertainment 
g 〈…〉  to the King at Northampton, in the time of Christmas. He then also rendered 
k 〈…〉  up his custody of the Castles of Wisebeche, and 〈◊〉, to the Bishop of Salisbury. And obtained livery 
〈…〉  of the Honour of Plinipton, in Right of 〈◊〉 his Wife; it being of her Dowry 
k Ibid. , as a Widow to Baldwin, Son to the Earl of Devon.  
About this time also, doing his Homage, he had livery 
l Claus 2 H. 3. m. 5.  of all the Lands, which did belong to Warine Fitz-Gerald, in right of her the said Margaret, Daughter and Heir to him the said Warine. And obtained a Grant 
m Ibid. n. 7.  of the custody of the Lands of the then Earl of Devon, in the County of Surrey, whose Mother he had so married. In 3 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
n Pat. 3 H. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  an assistant to the Lady Nichola de Haya, in the Governorship of Lincoln Castle ●and in 4 Hen. 3. paid 
o Rot. Pip. 4 H. 3. 〈◊〉.  an hundred pounds for his relief of the before-specified Warine Fitz-Gerolds Lands.  
In 6 Hen. 3. at the Feast of St. james, there happening 
p M. Paris, 315. n. 10, 20, & 30, etc.  much mischief by a Tumult, in the City of London, occassioned 
q M. Paris, 315. n. 10, 20, & 30, etc.  by an exercise of Wrestling, betwixt the Citizens and the Country people, wherein one Constantine, a stout and eminent man of the City was 
r M. Paris, 315. n. 10, 20, & 30, etc.  chief; he assisted 
s Ibid.  Hubert de Burgh, than Justice of England, 
Ibid.  in suppressing that Tumult; and caused Constantine with some others to be hanged, for that their misdemeanour; though he offered 
u Ibid.  fifteen thousand Marks to save his own life.  
In 7 Hen. 3. he received 
x Rot. Pip. 7 H▪ 3. Devon. , by the hands of the Sheriff of Devon, eighteen pounds and half a Mark, on the behalf of the Earl of Devons Heir, for the third penny of that County. And executed the Office of Sheriff 
y Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. , for the County of Rutland in 2 Hen. 3. Also for 
Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  the Counties of Cambridge, and Huntendon, from 2 Hen. 3. until 7 Hen. 3. and for the Counties of Buckingham, Bedford, Oxford, and Northampton, from 2 Hen. 3. till 8 Hen. 3. inclusive.  
In the time of the War 
b M. Paris, 322. n. 10  betwixt King john and the Barons; having the Castle of Bedford given him by that King (as hath been already observed) he rebuilt 
c M. Paris, 322. n. 10  it upon another's Land, pulling 
d M. Westm. in ann. 1224.  down a Church there, for that purpose: and was so oppressive, that he possessed 
e M. Paris, 322 n. 10, & 20.  himself, by violence, of the Lands of his own Freeholders, and Neighbours; especially 
f M. Paris, 322 n. 10, & 20.  thirty two in Luiton (in Com. Bedf.) as also 
g M. Paris, 322 n. 10, & 20.  of certain Common-pastures thereabouts. Wherefore, in Ann. 1224. (8 Hen. 3.) Martin de Patshull, and other the Kings Justices-Itinerant, sitting 
h Ibid 320. n. 30.  at Dunstaple, and complaint 
i Ibid 320. n. 30.  then and there made of his Robberies and Depredations, upon many of the King's good Subjects; he was, by those Justices, ●ined 
k Ibid 320. n. 30.  in a great Sum of money. Of which having sudden notice 
l Ibid. , he sent 
m Ibid.  out a party of his Soldiers to fetch those Justices, and to imprison them in his Castle at Bedford. But this design being 
n Ibid.  made known unto them, they hasted 
o Ibid.  away with speed: nevertheless one of them they overtook; viz. Henry de Braibroke, and brought 
p Ibid.  him Prisoner to Bedford, where he had 
q Ibid.  barbarous usage.  
The News whereof being brought 
r M. Wes●●. in Anno 1224.  to the King and his Nobles, then at Northampton, 
s M. Wes●●. in Anno 1224.  to consult about the relieving of Poictou; he caused 
t M. Wes●●. in Anno 1224.  the Castle of Bedford to be forthwith besieged, William de Breant (Brother to this Fo●ke) being then Governor thereof; the whole Clergy of the Province of Canterbury, sending 
Pat. 8 H. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  their assistance for the taking of it; And after two month's time took 
x M. Wes●●. ut supra.  it by Storm. Whereupon the Governor and some others were hanged ʸ for their obstinacy. Which so much enraged this Fouke; as that having advertisement 
z M. Paris, p. 320 M Westm. ut supra.  of the design, which Lewes of France, then had, to make an Invasion here, taking advantage 
a M. Paris, p. 320 M Westm. ut supra.  of some discontents towards the King, from divers of the great men, by reason he was so much swayed by the Counsels of Hubert de Burgh, (at that time Justice of England) he encouraged 
b M. Paris, p. 320 M Westm. ut supra.  Lewes in that his enterprise, vilifying 
c M. Paris, p. 320 M Westm. ut supra.  the King for a sottish person: and promising 
d M. Paris, p. 320 M Westm. ut supra.  that himself, with some other of the English Nobles, would further the work, by raising a flame of War, in the midst of the Realm. But failing 
e Ib. p. 321.  of those, whom he expected would have joined with him; he forthwith fled 
f Ib. p. 321.  into Wales, the King thereupon making seizure 
g Ib. p. 321.  of all his possessi●ns throughout England.  
Whereof having Advertisement, he hasted 
h Ibid. n 30, & 40.  to the K. then at Eedford; and falling down 
i Ibid. n 30, & 40.  at his feet, with all humility, craved 
k Ibid. n 30, & 40. , that, in consideration of his former services to his Father, and himself, he would be merciful unto him. Whereupon the King committed 
l Ibid. n 30, & 40.  him to the custody of Eustace de Fauconbrigge, than Bishop of London, until judgement should pass upon him. Being therefore brought thus low, this Distich 
m Ibid.  was made of him.  
Perdidit in mense Fulco, tam fervidus, ense,  
Omine sub saevo, quicquid quaesivit ab aevo.  
But Margaret de Ripariis his Wife, then coming 
n Ibid. n. 50.  to the King, in the presence of the Archbishop, told 
o Ibid. n. 50.  him, that she never gave her consent to marry him; and therefore desired 
p Ibid. n. 50. , in regard she had been taken by violence, in the time of hostility, and betrothed to him unwillingly, she might be Divorced.  
Shortly after which, viz. in March, An. 1225. (9 Hen. 3.) the King convening 
q Ib p. 324. n. 10.  his Nobles at Westminster, required 
r Ib p. 324. n. 10.  them to give sentence upon this Traitor. Whereupon, by reason 
s Ib p. 324. n. 10.  he had served K. john, and himself, faithfully for many years, they gave judgement 
t Ib p. 324. n. 10. , that he should not suffer in life or limb; but that he should abjure the Realm for ever. In order whereunto William Earl Warren had command 
u Ibid. n. 20.  for conducting him to the Sea. Which being done, as he entered the Ship, he did, with tears, desire 
x Ibid. n. 20.  him to salute the King; alleging 
y Ibid. n. 20. , that whatsoever mischief he had done, it was through the incitation of the great men; and so, with five servants sailed 
z Ibid. n. 20.  into Normandy: Where, being Landed, he was taken 
a Ibid. , and carried to the King of France, with expectation 
b Ibid.  that he should have hanged him, in regard he had done much mischief to many of the French in England: but finding that he was signed 
c Ibid.  with the Cross, they permitted 
d Ibid.  him to go to Rome.  
About this time Otto the Pope's Legate (being in England) humbly besought 
e Ibid. 325. n. 50.  the King, to restore unto Margaret the Wife of this Banished person, all his Lands: and to receive him again with favour, in regard he had so faithfully served in the Wars of him, and his Father. But thereunto the King answered 
f Ibid. 325. n. 50. ; that being, for apparent Treason, banished by the whole Clergy, and people of England, he must observe the Laws. Being therefore thus gone, she making a composition 
g Rot. Fin. 9 Hen. 3. m. 6.  with the King, for his debts, by paying of three hundred marks per Annum, until all should be satisfied, she had livery 
h Rot. Fin. 9 Hen. 3. m. 6.  of those Lands, whereof she had been endowed at the Church door, by her former Husband.  
As to the time of his Banishment and departure out of England, there is certainly a great mistake by our Historians: for manifest it is, from a public Instrument 
i Claus. ●. ●. 3. in 〈◊〉 m. 1●. , Sealed by him, upon St. Bartholomews' day (viz. 24 Aug.) Ann. 1228. (12 Hen. 3.) that he was then at London; for there it bears date at that time. By which he declareth; that, whereas he had been Excommunicated for imprisoning Henry Braybroke, one of the King's Justices, in the Castle of Bedford; as also for holding out that Castle against the King; and for other disturbances of the Kingdom's peace; and afterwards, repenting himself, craved Absolution; giving to the King all the money he then had; as also, all his Plate, Arms, Horses, Lands and Goods, Rents, and Possessions whatsoever, to dispose of at his pleasure. Likewise, that, having thus obtained Absolution, in case the Castles of Plimpton, and Stok● Cure●i, were not delivered to the King, within fifteen days, he would be content to stand still Excommunicate; he thereupon took his solemn Oath, that he then had nothing else in the World, neither in Money, Plate, Arms, Horses, or otherwise; with condition, to take no benefit of that Absolution, if he had concealed any thing: and that he would disclose it, if afterwards he should make any disturbance, or machinate any thing of evil towards the King.  
Whereupon he soon departed, as it seems; and having, by large gifts 
k M. Pa●●●▪ in Ann. 1228. , dispatched his work at Rome, made speed 
l M. Pa●●●▪ in Ann. 1228.  to come again into England; but in his journey back, he departed 
m M. Pa●●●▪ in Ann. 1228.  this life at St. Ciriac.  
It is reported 
n Ibid. 335. n. 30, 40, etc.  of this Fouke, that being a wicked oppressor, it so happened; that after he had plundered St. Alban, slain diverse of the Inhabitants, and taken away some others, as Prisoners; likewise by terror, extorted a great Sum of money from the Abbot, and Townsmen; he came thither accidentally to to speak with Pandulf Bishop of Norwich▪ and that the Bishop, in the presence of the Abbot and others, ask him, if he ever had offended St. Alban; and he answering No. The Bishop replied, I asked thee this Question; because, as I lay asleep in my Bed one night I Dreamt that I was in the Church of St. Alban; where standing before the high Altar, and praying; I looked behind me, and saw thee standing in the Choir: And casting my Eyes upwards, I discerned a mighty Stone fall out of the Steeple, with such a force, that it crushed thy Head and Body together; so that thou didst thereupon vanish, as if thou hadst been drowned. Wherefore my advice to thee is; that if thou canst call to mind, that thou hast in any sort offended that blessed Martyr, that thou wilt make complete satisfaction to him, and all his, before the Stone do fall upon thine Head.  
But, saith 
o Ibid.  my Author, this wretched man, after he had desired pardon from the Abbot and Covent, refused to give them any satisfaction at all, for what he had so extorted from them. Moreover, that upon the Abbot's complaint, that he had raised a Pool at Luiton, to the great damage of his Covent, in so much as it drowned their Corn in the Summer next ensuing; he told them, that he was sorry that all the Corn in their Barn was not there, to the end it might also have been destroyed.  
It is said 
p Ibid. 336. , that his death happened by Poison taken in a Fish, wherein it was put. So that, after Supper lying down, he was found dead, black, and noisome: Likewise that he died Intestate, having not received the Sacrament; and that he was suddenly, and ignominiously buried.  
Of his issue I can say no more, than that he had a Daughter called Eve, second Wife 
q Hist. of ● Cambria by D. Powel, p 315.  to Lewleyn ap jorwerth Prince of North-Wales.   

Aldithley.  
THat this Family of Aldithley (vulgarly called Audley) came to be great and eminent, the ensuing discourse will sufficiently manifest: but that the rise thereof was no higher than King john's time; and that the first who assumed this surname, was a branch of that ancient and noble Family of Verdon (whose chief Seat was at Alton Castle, in the Northern part of Staffordshire) I am very inclinable to believe; partly by reason that Henry 
Henry.  had the inheritance of Alditheley given 
a Cart. 11. H. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  him by Nicholas de Verdon, who died in 16 Hen. 3. or near that time; and partly for that he bore 
b Ex ipso Autogr. cum Sigillo appendente in bibl. Cotton.  for his Arms the same Ordinary as Verdon did, viz. Fret, but distinguished with a large Canton in the dexter part of the Shield, and thereon a Cross patè; So that probably, the Ancestor of this Henry first seated himself at Alditheley: for that there hath been an ancient Mansion there, the large Moat, Northwards from the Parish-Church there (somewhat less than a furlong, and upon the chief part of a fair ascent) do sufficiently manifest.  
But besides this his Parentage (which alone is remarkable) this Henry was in no small esteem with Ranulph Earl of Chester, and Lincoln (the greatest subject of England, in his time) having, of his Grant, 
c Cart. 11 H. 3. ut supra.  the Lordship of Newhall, in Cheshire, where the ruins of a Castle do still appear: Likewise the Manor of Astonefield in Staffordshire, as also the Rents of Tunstall, Chadderlyh, Chelle, Thurmedefeld, Bradewalle, and Normancote, with certain Lands in other places.  
Moreover, that he was an active person in the times wherein he lived, these following instances do make it evident enough; viz. his adhering 
d Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  to King john in those troubles he had with his rebellious Barons; for which service he had a Grant 
e Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  of the Lordship of Storon in Warwickshire (part of the possessions of R●ger de Summ●rvill:) And that for the four first years of King Henry the thirds Reign, he executed 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd an. Salop. & Staff.  the Sheriff's Office for Salop, and Staffordshires, on the behalf of that great Earl Ranulph, who had the charge of those Counties committed 
g Ibid.  to his trust: In which fourth year the men of Staffordshire were required 
h Pat 4 H. 3. m 7.  to aid him, in fortifying the King's Castle at Shrewardine, in Com. Salop.  
To which I shall add, that in 7 Hen. 3. the King gave 
i Claus 7 H. ●. m. 24.  him twelve Hinds to be taken out of the Forest of Canoc, to store his Park at Hethleg (now Heiley) in Staffordshire.  
Likewise that in 10 H. 3. he was constituted 
k Pat. 10 H. 1. m. 2.  Governor of the Castles of Caermardin, and Cardigan. Also in june 11 H. 3. made 
l Pat. 11 H. 3. m. 5.  Sheriff of the Counties of Salop, and Stafford, and Constable of the Castles of Salop, and Bruges, (vulgo, Bruggenorth) Which Sheriffalty he held 
* Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  until the sixteenth of Hen. 3. inclusive. And in Angust following had 
m Pat. 11 H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  special Licence to build a Castle upon his own Land, called Radclif, in Com. Salop. since called Redcastle, by reason of the colour of that high Rock whereon it was founded.  
And in the same year had a confirmation 
n Cart. 11 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of all such Lands, whereof he was then possessed; as well those beforementioned, granted unto him by Ranulph Earl of Chester, and Nichol●s de Verdon; as those in Ireland, which were given 
* Ibid.  him by Hugh de Laci Earl of Ulster, whose Constable 
o Ibid.  he was of all his Lands in Ulster, and whatsoever else he had conquered there.  
In which confirmation is likewise Ratified the Grant of all the Land of Helyhe (in Staffordshire) which he had acquired of William de Bettelyh; and likewise all that, lying under the Castle of Helyhe, granted unto him by Hervy de Stafford (than Baron of Stafford) As also the whole Lordship of Betthelyhe, of the Grant of Henry de Betthleyhe, with the seat of a Mill, and Mill-pool called Northbroke, which he had of the same William de Betthelih. Likewise of the Manor of Schagebury, which he had acquired of ... d● Erdinton; and of all the two Staneweys, which he had of Herbert de Rusburi. Also of Tunstalle, Chaterleghe, Chelle, and Northmancote, purchased by him of Eugenulph de Gresselygh, and Aliva his Wife.  
Moreover of the Lordships of Mixne and Bradenhop, granted to him by Margaret the Daughter of Guy le Strange; with divers Lands in other places, purchased from several persons, the mention whereof for brevity I omit.  
And having this Confirmation, he then obtained the King's Charter 
* Cart. 11 H. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  for a weekly Market upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Bettilyh; with a Fair every year, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret; And within two months after, a Grant 
p Ibid. m. 5.  from the King of the Lordships of Egmundon, and Newport, in Shropshire, for the yearly Rent of a Mewed Sparhawk, to be delivered into the King's Exchequer, every year at the Feast of St. Michael.  
In 14 Hen. 3. the King gave 
q Cart. Antiq. FF. n 7.  him the Manor of Ford, in Comitat. Salop. in Feeferme, to be held by the rent of twelve pounds per Annum.  
Yet notwithstanding all this, when 
r Ypod. N. in Ann. 1233.  Richard Marshal Earl of Pembroke, being discontented at the King, for taking strangers into his Council, and preferring them to places of power and trust; and thereupon 
s Ypod. N. in Ann. 1233.  made an insurrection in Wales: the King thought 
t Claus. 17 Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 8.  it fit to secure the fidelity of this Henry (as of all other the Barons-Marchers) and coming to Worcester did there take 
u Claus. 17 Hen. 3. in dorso. m. 8.  Hostages of them all; Ranulph the Son of this our Henry, being then given up for his Pledge. But afterwards he was constituted 
* Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 17.  Governor of Shrewsbury, in stead of john de Laci Earl of Lincoln.  
And in 21 Hen 3. the King inclining 
x Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 7.  to make peace with David his Nephew, Son to Lewelin Prince of Wales; and to that end appointing 
y Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 7.  this Henry to conduct him, and his Retinue unto Worcester; when he had information that john Earl of Chester, was dead; he commanded 
z Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 7.  his stay in Cheshire, for defence of those parts. For the better performance whereof, he constituted 
a Ibid. m. 6.  him Governor of the Castle at Chester; as also 
* Ibid. m. 6.  of that at Beeston, then called the Castle on the Rock: And soon after made him 
b Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 1.  Governor of Newcastle under Lyme, in Staffordshire.  
This Henry was he, who founded 
c Mon. Angl. p. 9 4. a. n. 50.  the Abbey of Hilton in Staffordshire for Cistercian Monks (near to his Castle at Heleigh) in Ann. 1223. (7 Hen. 3.) and amply endowed it. And having married 
d Ex ipso Autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  Bertred, Daughter of Ralph de Meisnilwarin (an eminent person in Cheshire) left issue james 
james 1.  his Son and Heir, and Emme a Daughter, Wife 
e Esc. 6 E. 1. n. 100 Cestr.  of Griffin Son of Madoc Lord of Bromefield, and all the territory of Mailour-Saesneg (a person of great power in Wales.) Which james doing 
f Rot. Fin. 31 Hen. 3. m 12.  his Homage in 31 Hen. 3. had livery 
g Rot. Fin. 31 Hen. 3. m 12.  of his Lands: and in 35 Hen. 3. was constituted 
h Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 14.  Constable of Newcastle under Lyme, as his Father had been.  
In which Lands he obtained the King's Charter 
i Cart. 37 H. 3. m. 14.  of Free-Warren, dated 37 Hen. 3. viz. the Manors of Alditheleg, Bettileg, Cestretone, Bradewelle, Bikenhou, Talk, Chaderleg, Tunstall, Burwaedslime, Chelle, Thurisfeld, Wytefeld, Bemere●leg, Enedone, Hortone, Grettone, Longesdone, Alstonesfeld, and Norton, in Comit. Staff. Red-Castle, Marchumleg, Westone, Wynekeshull, Neuport, Egmundon, Astone, and Ford's, in Shropshire; New-Hall, Astone, Smalewode, and Chakkeleg, in Cheshire; Strattone, and Whertwyke in Orfordshire; Horsey, in Cambridgshire; Halewyke, in Middleser; and ●ynardeleye, and Ejardeley, in the Marches of Wales.  
This james, being in great favour with Richard Earl of Cornwall, and with him at Aquisgrane, on Ascension day, Ann. 1257. (41 H. 3.) when he was crowned 
k 〈…〉  King of Almain; about Michaelmass following returned 
l 〈…〉  into England, with Henry Son to the same King of Almain, and divers other of the Nobles of this Realm, who were great honourers of that King. And having intelligence 
m Ibid. p. 957. n. 10. , that the Welsh, in his absence, had made divers incursions upon his Lands, lying upon the confines of Wales; and exercised much cruelty there, by Fire and Sword; he hasted thither, and entering their territories retalliated 
n Ibid.  the like to them, having brought 
* Hist. of Wales by D. Powel. p. 323.  from beyond-Sea with him certain Troops of Almain-Horse, which routed 
o Hist. of Wales by D. Powel. p. 323.  the Welsh at the first encounter.  
The next year following he was one of those, who had 
* Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso, m. 12.  command to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday next preceding the Feast of St. john Eaptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the insolences of the Welsh.  
And in 44 H. 3. upon 
p Claus. 44 H. 3 m. 17.  the breach of that Truce, by Lewline Prince of Wales, which had been made betwixt K. Henry and him; this Henry, being 
q Ibid.  one of the Lord-Marchers, was commanded 
r Ibid.  to haste into those parts, with all the power he could raise, for preventing farther mischief from those ill Neighbours.  
In that year he was again constituted 
s Pat. 44 H 3. m. 10.  Governor of the Castles of Salop and Bruges, and executed 
t Rot. Pip. d●●odem Ann.  the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Salop and Stafford, for the last half of the 45 year of Henry the third. In which 45 year he was 
u Claus. 45 H. 3. m. ●3.  sent by the King (together with Roger de Mortimer) unto the Ford of Montgomeri, upon the Morrow after the Feast of St Hillary; there to ratify the Truce made by certain persons, whom the King had appointed to treat with Lewelin Prince of Wales, for that purpose.  
In 46 Hen. 3. he received a special Precept 
* Claus. 46 H 3. in dorso m. 5.  from the King, intimating the danger of more mischief from the Welsh, by reason that Richard E. of Gloucester was then departed out of this life; requiring him to be in readiness, upon the return of Prince Edward into England, to attend him into those parts: and moreover 
x Ibid.  commanding him, and divers other named in that Precept, that they should forbear to go to any Turncament, or otherwise appear in Arms, during the King's abode beyond Sea.  
In this 46 year of Hen. 3. he was again 
* Pat. 46 H. 3. m. 16.  made Sheriff of the Counties of Salop▪ and Stafford, and Governor of the Castles of Salop, and Bruges.  
In 47 Hen. 3. the King (upon 
y Claus. 47 H. 3. in dorso, m. 15.  his return into England) being 
z Ibid.  advertised, that Lewelin Prince of Wales had violated the late Truce made betwixt them; and possessed himself of divers Castles, situate upon the Marches, sent 
a Ibid.  his Precept to this james, and divers other great men; requiring them to meet at Hereford, three days after the Feast of the Epiphany, well fitted with Horse and Arms for vindicating those outrages of the Welsh; And after that to 
b Ibid.  meet at Ludlow, within the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin for the like purpose. In all which employments he was both active and faithful: and stood so firm to the King in those troubles, which broke out, through that power which the Rebellious Barons raised the next ensuing year; that his Castles and Lands in the Counties of Salop and Stafford, were by 
c Claus. 47 H. 3. m. 4.  them seized on.  
In this 47 of Hen. 3. he was 
d Chron. Fra●ris Johan. Clinne, inter Coll. pr●nob. Georg●● Comitis de Totnes.  constituted Justice of Ireland: And, having married 
e Pat. 48 Hen. ●. m. 13.  joan his Daughter unto john the Son of Robert de Beauchamp of ... he had for his faithful services to the King, a grant 
f Pat. 48 Hen. ●. m. 13.  of the wardship of that john's Heir, when it should be born; the said john being dead, and his Lady near her time of delivery. And the same year, upon that agreement 
g Ibid. m. 18.  made by the King with the Barons; that the King should submit to the Arbitrement of the King of France, touching those Ordinances made by the Barons, called the Provisions of Oxford, he was one of the Peers who 
h Ibid. m. 18.  undertook for the King therein.  
In 48 Hen. 3. joining 
i Le●l. Coll. Vol. 1. 660.  with Roger de Mortimer, and other of the Barons-Marchers, they gave 
k Le●l. Coll. Vol. 1. 660.  Battle to Lewelin Prince of Wales. And about that time recieving intelligence 
l ●at. 49 Hen. 3. m. 12. M. P● tis, in Ann. 1265. p. 996. n. 50. , that the King was taken Prisoner, in the Battle of Lewes, became so sensible thereof; that he 
m ●at. 49 Hen. 3. m. 12. M. P● tis, in Ann. 1265. p. 996. n. 50.  ceased not to raise all the strength he could; and then assisted 
n Ibid.  the Earl of Gloucester, and others, in the rescue of him.  
In 51 Hen. 3. he was 
o Rot. Pip. 51 H. 3. Salop.  again Sheriff of the Counties of Salop, and Scafford.  
In 52 Hen. 3. he went 
p Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 8.  on Pilgrimage to St. james in Ga●licia: and in 
q Pat. 54 H. 3. in dorso, m. 15.  54 Hen. 3. into the Holy-Land. After which ere long, viz in Ann. 1272 (56 Hen. 3.) he broke 
r Ex Regist. Abb. de Con●ough inter Coll G. Comitis de Totynes.  his neck.  
To whom succeeded james 
james 2.  his Son and Heir, who died 
s Rot. Fin. 1 E. 1. m. 2.  in 1 Edw. 1. without issue; leaving Henry de Alditheley 
Henry 2.  his Brother and 
t Claus. 3 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 17.  Heir; betwixt which Henry and john d'Eivill, who had married Maud the Widow of this last mentioned james, there was this agreement 
u Claus. 3 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 17.  made in 3 Edw. 1. viz. that she should have for her Dowry all the Lands, lying in the Lordships of Egmundon, Alstanfe●de, Oncote, Alditheley, Horton, Chesterton, Gravenhungre, Chadkeleg, Heywode, and Chester; excepting the Town of Neuport, with the Pool and Mill; as also the Castle of Aiditheley, and Advowson of the Church: and, that Henry should only have his Houses at Chester, as his Ancestors usually had. Which john d'Eivill paid 
* Rot. Fin. 4 E. 1. m. 29.  two hundred marks Fine to the King, for marrying the said Maud without Licence.  
But this Henry soon after, viz. in 4 Edw. 1. died 
x Esc. 4 ●d. 1. n. 50. Cestr.  without issue; leaving William his next Brother his Heir, than 
y Esc. 4 ●d. 1. n. 50. Cestr.  twenty years of age and upwards. Which William, 
William.  within the compass of that year, arriving to his full age, had livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m. 13.  of his Lands, excepting 
a Rot. Fin. 4 Edw. 1. m. 13.  a reasonable Dowry for Dulcia the Widow of his Brother Henry.  
In 10 Edw. 1. the King, by his Precept 
b Claus. 〈◊〉 10 Edw. 1. m. 8.  to the Barons of his Exchequer, aknowledging that he was indebted to james de Alditheley, Father of this William, in the Sum of one thousand two hundred eighty eight pounds, five shillings, and ten pence; upon the surplusage of his Account, since he was Justice of ●●eland, commanded 
c Claus. 〈◊〉 10 Edw. 1. m. 8.  them to discharge this William of two hundred and thirty pounds, fourteen shillings and ten pence debt, which his said Father james owed unto the Exchequer, upon another account.  
But this William enjoyed not his Inheritance long; for the same year the King entering Wa●es with an Army, had 
d T. Wals. in Ann. 1283 p. 11 n. 30. Rot. Fin. 10 Edw. 1. m 1 Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 34. Cestr.  so great a defeat by that rude people, that he lost 
e T. Wals. in Ann. 1283 p. 11 n. 30. Rot. Fin. 10 Edw. 1. m 1 Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 34. Cestr.  no less than fourteen Banners; at which time this William, and many other brave men, were 
f T. Wals. in Ann. 1283 p. 11 n. 30. Rot. Fin. 10 Edw. 1. m 1 Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 34. Cestr.  slain.  
To whom succeeded Nicholas de Alditheley, 
Nicholas 1.  his Brother and Heir; who, doing his Homage, had livery 
g Rot. Fin. 11 Edw. 1. m. 24.  of his Lands; and then paid 
h Rot. Pip 12 Edw. 1. Salop.  ten pounds for his Relief, for the tenth part of the Barony of Wiche- Malbanc  
In 22 Edw. 1. this Nicholas received command 
i Rot Vascon. 22 Edw. 1. m. 7  to attend the King at Pourt●mouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to go with him into Gascoigne; and went 
k Ibid m 11.  accordingly.  
In 25 Edw. 1, he had summons 
l Claus de eodem. Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst other of the Barons, and likewise was 
m H K●ighton, 2480. n. 20.  in that Expedition to Scotland, with the Earls of Warren, and Warwick; at which time they obtained 
n H K●ighton, 2480. n. 20.  a great Victory at Dunbar.  
This Nicholas married 
o 〈…〉  Catherine one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Maud de Longespe, Widow of john Giff●rd of Brimesfield; and departed 
p Esc. 27 E 1. n 46. Cestr.  this life in 27 Edw. 1. leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, at that time ten 
q Esc. 27 E 1. n 46. Cestr.  years of age.  
Which Catherine had 
r Rot. Fin. 2● E. 1. m 1. , for her share, of her Mother's Inheritance (as Daughter and Coheir to Walter de Clifford) upon the partition made betwixt herself and her other Sisters, the Castle of Thlande●ry, with the Commotes of Perneth, and jenrin in Wales.  
But this Thomas died 
s Esc. 1. E. 2. n. 64. Salop.  in 1 Edw. 2. before he came of full age, leaving Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Brother, Heir 
t Esc. 1. E. 2. n. 64. Salop.  to the Estate; whereupon Eve his Widow (Daughter and Heir 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to john de Clavering) had assigned 
* Claus 1 E. 2. m. 7.  for her Dower, the Manor of Kenareleye, with the Hamlet of Egardesleye in the Marches of Wales; the Manor of Harchumleye, in Com. Salop. and all the Lands in Kentenesden, in that County. Likewise the Manor of Enedone, in Comitat. Staff. with the Hamlet of Talk; the Manor of Chesterton; the third part of Cold-Norton, and the third part of two parts of the Iron-works at Tunstall, in the same County of Stafford.  
Which Nicholas, making proof 
x Claus. 7 Edw. ●. m. 9  of his age in 7 Edw. 2. and doing his Homage had livery 
y Claus. 7 Edw. ●. m. 9  of his Lands; and took 
z Ibid. m. 17.  to Wife joan the Widow of Henry Lacie, Earl of Lincoln, Sister 
* Esc 19 E. 2. n 100  and Coheir of William Martin. But of him I can say no more, than that he died 
a Claus. 10 E. 2. m. 15.  in 10 E. 2. leaving james 
james.  
b Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 73. Salop.  his Son and Heir, not then fully three years of age. 
c Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 73. Salop.  Whereupon the guardianship of his Castle at Heleigh, and divers other Lands, was, in 18 Edw. 2. committed 
d Rot. Fin. 17 Edw. 2. m. 17.  to Ralph de Camoys.  
This james was Cousin and Heir 
e Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 3.  to William the Son of William Martin; so also of 
f Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 1.  john Giff●rd of Brimsfield (who died in 1 E. 3. And in 3 E. 3. through the King's special favour, had livery 
g Claus. 3 Edw. 3. m 7.  of all the Lands of his Inheritance, though 
h Claus. 3 Edw. 3. m 7.  he was not then of full age. And whereas 
i Claus. 8 Edw 3. m. 4.  in his minority Roger M●rtimer Earl of Harch (his Guardian) had exacted from him a Recognisance of ten thousand marks; which Debt, as a (hattel, became due to the King, upon the attainder of Mortimer; the King, for the special services 
k Claus. 8 Edw 3. m. 4.  done by this james, in supporting himself, at his own expenses, in his Wars, totally discharged 
l Claus. 8 Edw 3. m. 4.  him thereof.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was made Governor 
m Claus 16 E 3. m. 32.  of Barwick upon tweed, being then 
n Esc. 16 E 3. n. 50 Kanc.  but twenty three years of age. And the same year received command 
* Rot. Franc. 16 Edw. 3. m. 11.  to attend the King in his Expedition, at that time, into France, with twenty Men at Arms, and twenty Archers.  
In 17 E. 3. he did his Fealty 
o Rot. Fin. 17 Edw 3. m. 20.  to the King for the Lands descended to him by the death of Elianore, the Wife of Philip de Columbers; and then served 
a Rot. Fran. 17 Edw. 3. in dorso. m. 16.  the King with Twenty men at Arms, and Twenty Archers, in his Wars in France. In 18 E. 3. he continued 
b Rot. Vasco●. 18 Edw. 3. m. 19  still there.  
In 19 E. 3. he had command 
c Rot. Franc. 19 Edw. 3. m 4.  to attend the King in person, and to serve him with all his Retinue, for the defence of this Realm against the French, at the King's proper costs.  
In 21 E. 3. he was 
d Rot. Franc. 22 Ed. 3 p. 1. m 13.  again in France upon the King's service. Shortly after this he was elected 
e Inst●t. etc. of the 〈◊〉 per. E. A.  into that Noble Society of Knights of the most Noble Order of the Garter, than first founded. And, in 26 E. 3. was charged 
f Rot. Franc. 26. Edw. 3. m. 7.  to find Fifty Men at Arms, with Lances, in the King's service, for his Land of Kenmoys, and the Commote of Perneth in Wales.  
About this time it was, that he took 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 825. , by assault the Fortress of Chaven, in the Vale of Sarsoun, upon the Britain's: And shortly after with the Garrisons of Fierce and Nogent, in Brye, seized 
r Ibid. 830.  the Castle of Huchie near Sessoun in Ualois.  
In 27 E. 3. he had a special Dispensation 
s Pat. 27 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  from the King, for his coming to Parliament, or performing any service in his Wars abroad, in person, or otherwise.  
In 30 E. 3. he was 
t Th. Walls a 1357. p. 864. n. 10.  in that famous Battle of Poytiers in France, where the English obtained 
u Th. Walls a 1357. p. 864. n. 10.  a glorious Victory— qui potenti virtute confregit & perforavit aciem Gallicorum, saith T. Walsingham; Who, by his extraordinary valour, broke through the French Army, and caused much slaughter that day to the Enemy.  
Thus much as to his actions in general: But let us now hear what Froissard 
x Froissard. f. 81. ●.  reporteth of him in particular.  
The Lord james Audley (saith he) went not from the Prince of a great season, but when he saw that they should needs fight, he said to the Prince, Sir, I have served always truly my Lord your Father, and you also, and shall do as long as I live. I say this, because I made once a vow, that the first Battle, that either the King your Father, or any of his Children should be at, how that I would be one of the first setters on, or else to die in the pain: therefore I require your Grace, as in reward for my service, that ever I did to the King your Father, or to you, that you would give me licence to depart from you, and to set myself there, as I may accomplish my Vow. The Prince accorded to his desire, and said, Sir james, God give you this day that grace to be the best Knight of all other: and so took him by the hand.  
Then the Knight departed from the Prince, and went to the foremost front of all the Battle, all only accompanied with Four Esquires, who promised not to fail him. This Lord james was a right sage and a valiant Knight; and by him was much of the Host ordained, and governed the day before.  

y Ibid. b.  The Lord james Audley, with his Four Esquires, was in the front of the Battle, and there did marvels in Arms: and, by great prowess, he came and fought with Sir Arnold Daudraher, under his own Banner, and there they fought long together, and Sir Arnold was there sore handled, etc.  
And afterwards goeth on thus— On the English part, the Lord james Audley, with the aid of his Four Esquires, fought always in the chief of the Battle. He was sore hurt in the body, and in the visage. As long as his breath served him, he fought. At last, at the end of the Battle, his Four Esquires took and brought him out of the Field, and laid him under a Hedge to refresh him: And they unarmed him, and bound up his wounds as well as they could.  

z 〈…〉  As soon as the Earl of Warwick and Lord Cobham were departed from the Prince, the Prince demanded, etc. for the Lord Audley Some answered He is sore hurt, and lieth in a Litter here beside. By my faith (said the Prince) of his hurts I am right sorry. Go and know if he may be brought hither; else I will go and see him there as he is. Then two Knights came to the Lord Audley, and said, Sir, the Prince desireth greatly to see you, etc. Ah, Sir, said the Knight, I thank the Prince, when he thinketh on so poor ● Knight as I am. Then he called Eight of his Servants, and caused them to bear him in his Litter, to the place where the Prince was.  
Then the Prince took him in his arms, and kissed him, and made him great cheer, and said, Sir James, I ought greatly to honour you: for by your valiance, you have this day achieved the grace and renown of us all; and ye are reputed for the most valiant of all other. Ah, Sir, said the Knight, ye say as it pleaseth you; I would it were so. And if I have this day any thing avanced myself, to serve you, and accomplish the Vow that I made, it ought not to be reputed to my own prowess.  
Sir James, said the Prince, I, and all ours, take you in this journey for the best doer in Arms. And to the intent to furnish you the better to pursue the Wars, I retain you, for ever to be my Knight, with Five hundred marks of yearly revenues, the which I shall assign you of my Heritage in England.  
Sir, said the Knight, God grant me to deserve the great goodness that ye show me. And so he took his leave of the Prince, for he was right feeble: and so his Servants brought him to his Lodging.  
The Lord james Audley gave to his Four Esquires the Five hundred marks Revenue, 
* Ibid. 84. ●.  that the Prince had given him.  
When the Prince heard of this gift made by Sir james Audley to his Four Esquires, 
a Ibid. 84. b.  he thanked him for so doing, and gave him Six hundred marks per annum more.  
Thus far Froissard; for confirmation of the truth of whose report, I find by the testimony of our public Records, 
b Pat. 33 ●. 3● p. 2. m. 14. 〈◊〉 Inspex.  that this Lord Audley, for his singular service at that time, had a grant, from that renowned Prince, of an Annuity of Four hundred pounds per annum during his life, and for a Twelve● month after, to be received out of the Coinage of the Stanneri●s in Cornwall, and the King's Lands in that County.  
In 33 E. 3. attending 
c Rot. Vas●. 23 E. 3. p. 2 m. 8. ●roissard. 100 a.  the King again into France, in that Expedition, wherein the Prince and the Kings three other Sons all were, he arrived with them at Calais, two days before the Feast of All-Saints, and joined 
* Ibid c. 207.  with Sir john Chandos and the Lord Mucident, in taking the strong Castle of Dormoys by assault.  
And the next ensuing year, Peace being concluded 
d Fr●issard. 146. b.  betwixt King Edward and the French King, he was one of those who, on King Edward's part, swore 
e Fr●issard. 146. b.  to the observance thereof.  
After which (viz. the same year) he was made Constable 
f Pat. 34 E. 3. p 2. m. 14.  of the Castle at Gloucester for life. And in 36 E. 3. was 
g Rot. Vasc. 36 E. 3. m. 3.  again in the Wars of France.  
Moreover upon 
a Frois. cap. 239.  the Prince his Journey into Spain, for the restoration of Don Pedro, being made Governor 
b Frois. cap. 239.  of Aquitane; in his absence, and after that, Seneschal 
c Ibid. cap. 255.  of Poict●u, he raised a powerful Army there, and marched to Ber●y, where having wasted the Tountrey, he passed 
d Ibid. cap. 255.  to jourain, and so to the Lord of Chauvignyes' Country (who had revolted to the French) and spoilt 
e Ibid. cap. 255.  it. After that, he took the Town of Breu●e 
f Ibid. cap. 255.  by storm, and set fire on it, and then returned to Poictyres. He likewise accompanied 
g Ib. cap. 258.  the Famous Sir john Chandos at the Siege of Dome; as also of the strong Castle 
h Ib. cap. 262.  of Roche sur jon, in An●ou; which being rendered, he retired 
i Ib. cap. 262.  into fresh Quarters in the County of Fontney.  
This james, Married 
k Mon. Ang. Vol 2 224. b. n. 30  joan the Daughter of Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, by whom he had Issue, 
l Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  a Son called Nicholas, and two Daughters, Margaret and joan, (as I shall show anon.) And by 
m Ibid.  Isabella a Second Wife, another Daughter, called also Margaret, 
n Ibid.  Wife of Fouke, the Son of Sir Fouke Fitz-Warine Knight, and made his Testament 
o Courtney f. 121. b.  at Heleigh-Castle, in 9 R. 2. by which he bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Choir of his Abbey at Hi●ton, before the High Altar, in case he should depart this Life in the Marches; but if in Devon or Somersetshire, then in the Choir of the Fryers-Preachers at Exeter, before the High Altar there: And appointed, that there should be about his Corpse, Five great Tapers, and Five Mortars of Wax, burning on the day of his Funeral: as also Forty pound Sterling, then distributed to poor people, to pray for his Soul.  
To Nicholas his Son, he gave an Hundred pounds in Money, and one dozen of Silver Vessels, with all the Armour for his own Body. To Fouke Fitz-Waryn, and Philip his Uncle, all his other Armour of Plate and Mail. To Margaret Hillary his Daughter, Ten pounds in Money: and to the Monks of Hilton-Abby, to pray for his Soul, Ten pounds.  
And Died 
a ● sc. 9 R. 2. n. 1. Staff.  the first of April the same year, leaving Nicholas 
Nicholas.  before mentioned, his Son and Heir, than 
b ● sc. 9 R. 2. n. 1. Staff.  fifty years of Age. At the time of his Death, he was seized 
c Ibid.  of these Lordships and Lands; viz. the Castle and Manor of Heleigh; the Lordships and Towns of Betteley, Tunstal, Horton, Chesterton, and Norton, in Com Staff. The Towns and Lordships of Newport, Ford, and Marchomley, with the Castle called Red-Castle, in Com. Salop; the Lordships of Nether-Stowye, Peryton, Donende, Wollavynton, Stockland-Lavel, and Crandon, in Com. Somers. Stowey, Honybere, Pull●, Ludestoc, and Blakedon, with the Moiety of the Manor of Beggeworth, in Com. Glouces. As also the Moiety of the Manors of Broghton, and Ashton-Giffard in Com. Wiltes. which Nicholas, in 33. E. 3. was 
* Rot. Vas 33. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  in the Wars of France with his Father; So also 
d Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3 m. 24.  in 46. Edw. 3. And Married 
* Claus 14. ●. 3 m 15. Claus. 41. E. 3. in dors m. 15.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Alice de Beaumond, Countess of Boghan (in Scotland) and in 5. R. 2. was constituted 
e Pat. ●. R. 2. p. 2 m. 33.  Justice of South-Wales.  
But of this Nicholas I have seen no more, than that he departed 
f ● sc. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  this Life without Issue, upon St. Mary-Magdalens day, 15 Rich. 2. leaving john Tuchet and Margaret the Wife of Sir Roger Hil●arie Knight, his 
g ● sc. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  next Heirs.  
Which john Tuchet, was 
h Ibid.  Son of john, Son of joan, his elder Sister, and then Twenty years of Age: and the said Margaret the other Sister, Forty years of Age: By reason whereof, the Posterity of the said john and joan, had the Title of Lord Audley, and have been so summoned to Parliament, as I shall show in due place.  
Of Elizabeth the Wife of this last named Nicholas, there is this memorable; viz. That she had 
i Claus. 15. R. 2. in dors. m. 26.  Red castle, in Com. Salop, with certain Lands, in Com. Staff. assigned for her Dowry, and that being a devoute Woman, she purchased, 
k Pat. 19 R. 2. in dors. m. 15.  from the Abbot and Covent of Blancland, in Normandy, the Lordship of Cameringham, in Com. Lin. (where then stood a Priory-Alien) and gave it to the Monks of Hilton in pure Alms for ever. Moreover that her Testament, 
l Arundel Vol. 175. a.  bears date ult. Sept. An. 1400. 2 H. 4. by which she bequeathed her Body, to be Buried in the Choir of Hilton-Abby, in the Tomb made for the Lord Audley her Husband: and appointed five large Tapers, to burn about her Body, on the day of her Burial; as also five Mortars, and sixty Torches of Wax, of the largest size. That she gave to the Monks of Hilton, four hundred Marks, to purchase Lands for that Abbey: and forty shillings apiece to every Monk of that House, to pray for her Soul; and for the Soul of her Husband, and for all Christian Souls: and to joan de Beaumond, her Niece, five hundred Marks, to her Marriage. And lastly, that she departed 
m Claus. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 1●.  this Life, upon Simon and judes' Eve, the same year.  
¶ Of this Family was Hugh de Alditheley, Father to Hugh 
Hugh.  Earl of Gloucester, and Brother (as I guess) to the first Nicholas de Alditheley, of whom I have already made mention.  
In 22 E. 1. this Hugh received Command 
a Rot. Vas. 〈◊〉. E. 1. m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to go with him into Gascoigne; and went 
b Ibid. m. 11.  accordingly; but was there taken 
c Claus. 27. E: 1 m. 15.  prisoner.  
In 28 E. 1. he was 
d Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 8.  in Scotland, in the King's Service; and had of his 
e Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 778.  Retinue Sixty Men at Arms. So also 
f Rot. Scoc. 29. E. 1. m. 7.  in 29 E. 1. In 32 E. 1. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 32. E. 1. m. ●.  again in Scotland; So likewise in 
h Rot. Sc●c. 2 E. 2. m. 14.  2 E. 2.  
In 3. E. 2. he was 
i Pat 3. E. 2. m. 5.  made Governor of Montgomeri-Castle, 
k Rot Scoc. 7. F. 2. m. t.  for life. And in 7 E. 2 he was again in that Scotch expedition, then made. So also in 
l Rot. Scoc. 10. E. 2. m. ●.  10. 
m Rot. Scoc. 11. E. 2. m. 17.  11. and 
n Rot. Scoc. 13. E 2 m 4.  13 E. 2. and called Hugo de Alditheley senior.  
This Hugh took 
o Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 666 & 682  part with those of the Barons, who put themselves in Arms against the two Spensers; and came 
* Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 666 & 682  to that Parliament, (with other of his Complices) called Parliament de la Bend, by reason of the coloured Bands which they wore on their sleeves. But in 15 E. 2. being 
p Th. Wals. in an 132● 15. E. 2. p. 93. n. 40.  in that Insurrection with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, he was laid hold on, and sent 
q Th. Wals. in an 132● 15. E. 2. p. 93. n. 40.  Prisoner to Wallingford Castle; out of which he made his escape, 
r Ibid. p. 97 n. 30.  before the end of that year, and found such favour 
s Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 331. & 66●.  for his Son's Wife's sake, who was the King's Niece, (viz. one of the Daughters and Coheirs, to Gilb. de Clare Earl of Gloucester) that he was not 
t Lel. Col. Vol. 1. 331. & 66●.  at all prosecuted for that transgression, when many other lost both Estates and Lives.  
This Hugh 
Hugh.  Married 
u Claus. 31. E. 1. m. ●.  Isolda the Widow of Walter Balun, and sat 
* Claus de iisd. an. in dorso.  in the Parliaments of 11 and 14 E. 2. leaving Issue 
x Claus. 12. E. 2. m 31.  Hugh, called Hugo de Alditheley le fitz, and sometimes Hugo de Alditheley, junior▪ as also another Son called james, who was 
* Rot. Vas. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  in that expedition made into Gascoigne, in 18 E. 2. And 
y Rot. Scoc. 1. E. 3. 〈◊〉. 5.  in Scotland 1 E 3. This last mentioned Hugh, Married 
* Claus. 〈◊〉 supra.  Margaret, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Gilberd de Clare Earl of Gloucester, Widow 
z H. Knighton 2584. n. 50.  of Piers de Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall. And in 11 E. 2. had, in partition, 
* Claus. 11. E. 2. m. 9  of the Lands of her Inheritance, the Castle and Town of Newburgh; the Manors of Stowe, Rempny, Dyneleye and Haghay, the Hamlet of Fr●nebothe, the Commot of Wenthl●ck, with the Pleas and Perquisites thereof, in the Marches of Wales. Being 
a MS. Oxon. in bibl Bo●●. K. 84. 99 b.  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in that Insurrection of 15 E. 2. upon the Defeat at Borrough-brigg, in Yorkshire, he was taken 
b MS. Oxon. in bibl Bo●●. K. 84. 99 b.  Prisoner (with that Earl) by 
c Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  Edmund Earl of Kent, and john de Warren, Earl of Surrey, who had then the Command 
d Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  of the King's Army: whereupon his Lands were seized 
e Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 1 m. 11.  on, but, for his Wife's sake, (as hath been already observed) found favour, in so high a measure; as that, though 
f Claus 1. E. 3. m. 18.  he was obliged by Writing, and Corporal Oath, to serve King Edward the Second, upon all occasions, during his Life; and had received 
g Claus 1. E. 3. m. 18.  divers Messages to attend him, whereof he took no notice; insomuch, as the King directed his 
h Claus 1. E. 3. m. 18.  Precept to the Sheriff of Gloucestershire, to go to his Castle of Thornbury, and require him to be at Gloucester on Friday the third of April, 14 E. 2. He so slighted 
i Ibid.  the Summons, as that Command 
k Ibid.  was given to seize his Lands: yet in 1 E 3. upon his Allegation 
l Ibid.  in Parliament; that there were divers Errors in the prosecution, which had been against him; he had 
m Ibid.  full restitution of them again.  
In 7 E. 3. there being great difference 
n Claus 7. E 3. P. 1. m. ●.  betwixt this Hugh de Alditheley, and William le Zouche of Mortimer; they armed 
o Claus 7. E 3. P. 1. m. ●.  all the power they could make against each other. In this year he was 
* Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 3. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; so 
p Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3 m 33.  also in 9 E. 3.  
In 10 E. 3. being in the King's Service in Scotland, he had 
* Claus. 10. E. 3. m. 21.  Twenty Hogsheads of Wine sent him, in part of his Wages, for which he was 
q Claus. 10. E. 3. m. 21.  by Indenture obliged to serve the King in his Wars there. In 11 E. 3 he was 
r Ypod. N. in an. 13●6 p. 113. n. 50. 〈◊〉 Com. Glous,  in Parliament, Created 
r Ypod. N. in an. 13●6. p. 113. n. 50. 〈◊〉 Com. Glous,  Earl of Gloucester, being 
* Rot. Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 34.  that year in the Scottish Wars: And shortly after, in consideration of his good Services in Scotland, had half a years respite, 
* Rot. Scoc. 1●. E 3. m 4.  for the payment of such Debts, as he then owed to the King. 
u Claus 12 E. 3. P. 3. in dors. m. 3.   
It is observable, 
s Seldens Titles of Honour p. 660.  that the most ancient Grant whereby some Revenue hath been given out of the Profits of the County, for the better support of the Dignity of an Earl, is that, which was given to this Hugh, by his Creation-Charter, before cited (it being in lieu of the Tertium Denarium de placitis Comitatus) which anciently the Earls had.  
In 13 E. 3. he was, 
* Claus. 13. E. 3. p. 2. in dors. m. 29.  amongst others, assigned to array all the able Men of Esse●, for the Defence of the Seacoasts there, against an Invasion then feared. The same year being with the King in France, and constituted one of the Marshals of the English Host, he was 
t 〈◊〉 f. 21. b. & 22. ●.  in that part of the Royal Army, 
* Ibid. f. 23. ●.  drawn up for Battle at Uironfosse, and ledby King Edward himself. And in 14 E. 3. beingsent 
* Rot. Aleman 14. E. 3. m. 19  into Flanders upon the King's Service, was 
u Froissard f. 29. b. & 30. a.  in that memorable Sea-Fight before Sluice, between the English and French.  
In 15. E. 3. being Ambassador 
* Claus. 15. E. 3.  beyond Sea, he had two hundred and thirty Marks allowed him for 
x Claus. 15. E. 3.  his expenses in that Journey.  
In 16 E. 3. he wasone 
* Claus. 16. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  of those great Men, who then went into Britanny upon the King's Service; his Troop consisting of an hundred Men at Arms, himself accounted for one, one Baneret, twenty Knights, seventy eight Eiq●●●●, as also an hundred Archers on Horseback. He was 
y Rot. Fran●. 17. E. 3. m. 3.  there also in 17 E. 3. Moreover, the same year, he was 
* 〈…〉  sent with the Earl of ●●●●c●ster, (and divers other great Lords) into Scotland, to raise 
z Th. Wals. ● p. 150.  the Siege of Loughmaban Castle; and Died 
a Th. Wals. p. 150.  in 21 E. 3. leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife, (before mentioned,) one only Daughter called Margaret, his sole 
b Ibid  Heir, than thirty years of Age, and Wife 
* Esc. 16 E. 3. n 36. Devon H. Knighton 2584. n 5 ●  of Ralph Lord Stafford.  
¶ Of this Family also was james de Alditheley, 
james.  who had 
c Claus. de iisdem an. in dors.  summons to Parliament, (after the eldest branch went off with Daughters and Heirs) from 8 H. 5. until 33 H. 6. inclusive.  
This james was likewise a Military Man, and served 
d Ex ipso autog. penès Cler. Pell.  the King in his French Wars. In 7 H. 5. he covenanted to attend him with Twenty Men at Arms, and Sixty three Archers, on Horseback, for one whole year; for which he was to receive 289 l. 3 s. 6 d. ob.  
Shortly after which, he retained 
e Ex ipso autog p●nes Tho Comit. 〈◊〉 an. 1656.  Richard Venables Esq to serve him for one half year in the Realm of France, with Six Men at Arms, and Eighteen Archers; covenanting to pay him for himself and his Men at Arms, twelve pence a day; and for the Archers six pence a day. In 9 H. 5. he was 
* Rot. Fran●. 9 H 5. m. 14.  again in France in that King's Service.  
Moreover, in 2 H. 6. he was made 
f Pat. ●. H. 6. p. 1. m. 34.  Justice of South-Wales. And in 9 H. 6. served 
g Rot. Fran●. 9 H. 6. m. 7.  the King again in his French Wars.   

Montfort▪  
OF this Family, the First that settled in this Realm, was Simon, 
Simon.  Great-grand child 
a Recui● de● Roys de 〈…〉 Tillet. p. 69. 70. & 71.  to Almaric, an illegitimate 
b Recui● de● Roys de 〈…〉 Tillet. p. 69. 70. & 71.  Son to Robert King of France, (viz. 
c Recui● de● Roys de 〈…〉 Tillet. p. 69. 70. & 71.  Son to Almaric, Earl of Montfort, Son of Simon de Montfort, Son of the said Almaric, who had the Town of Montfort, by the Gift of the King his Father, whence he assumed that place for his Surname) who was commonly called 
d Recui● de● Roys de 〈…〉 Tillet. p. 69. 70. & 71.  Simon the Bald; and having taken to W. 
e H. Knighton 2346. n 50 & 60. & 2347. Cart. Antiq K● n. 17.  Amicia, one of the two Sisters and Coheirs to Robert Fitz-Parnel, Earl of Leicester, upon partition 
f H. Knighton 2346. n 50 & 60. & 2347. Cart. Antiq K● n. 17.  of the Lands belonging to that Honour, made in 8 joh. betwixt her the said Amicia and Margaret her Sister, then Married to Saier de Quinci, enjoyed the Moiety of that Earldom, with the Honour of Hinkley, for her purparty; as also 
g H. Knighton 2346. n 50 & 60. & 2347. Cart. Antiq K● n. 17.  the Stewardship of England, in right thereof. Which Partition was then confirmed, 
h Ab exemplari ejus. in●er col. 〈◊〉. R. Gl. ●.  (scil. in 8 Io.) by King john, reserving to him the said Simon, the Third Penny of that County (id est de placitis Comitatus) and the Stewardship of England; provided, that forty pounds per annum Lands, of this purparty, should remain to the same Sailor de Quinci, over and above the purparty of Margaret his Wife, until this Simon could obtain Livery of his purparty of those Lands in Normandy, belonging to the said Robet Fitz-Parnell. And likewise provided, that after the Death of the two Countesses of Leicester, then living) viz Petronill the Mother, and Lauretta the Wife to Earl Robert) the Lands which they held in Dowry, should be equally shared betwixt them.  
But notwithstanding the great Inheritance and Honour he had by this Marriage, he became disobedient 
i H. Knighton 2347. l. 3.  to King john (adhering to the French) for which respect he was dispossessed 
k H. Knighton 2347. l. 3.  of the Earldom of Leicester; as also of the Honour of Hinkley, and banished 
l H. Knighton 2347. l. 3.  the Realm; the Earldom being thereupon given 
m H. Knighton 2347. l. 3.  to Ranulpb Earl of Chester.  
Being thus disherited and banished, that which I do in the next place find 
n Ypod. Neustr in Anno 1209. p. 53. n. 20.  memorable of him, is, that in Anno 1209. (11 joh.) the Pope having then incited the Christians against those Heretics called Albigenses, the Earl of Tholose (being the Christian General) besieged Carthose, and took it: and upon his return, made this Simon (then signed 
o Ibid. f. 59 n. 10.  with the Cross to fight against those Heretics) Governor of that Country, he bearing at that time the Title of Earl of Montfort. Likewise that after this, within few years, King john committed 
* Cart. 17 Joh n. 19  the custody of all his Lands, with the Forest, unto Ranulph then Earl of Chester, to be kept to his (the said Simon's) use. And lastly 
p M Westm. 10 Anno 1219. , that in Anno 1219. (3 H. 3.) Lewis King of France, then besieging the City of Tholose, this Simon being with him, was 
q M Westm. 10 Anno 1219.  slain with a stone from a Sling. But our Historian is somewhat mistaken in point of time; for it is evident 
r Claus. 2 H. 3. m 3. , that he died in 2 H. 3. (and not bearing the Title of Earl of Leicester, whereupon Stephen de Segrave had all the Lands belonging to the Honour of Leicester committed 
s Claus. 2 H. 3. m 3.  to his custody) leaving issue by her the said Amicia two Sons, viz. Almaric and Simon.  
Betwixt which Simon (then called 
t M. Paus. 327. n. 10. 20, etc.  Earl of Montfort) and Reimund Earl of Tholose, 
S●mon.  there happened 
u M. Paus. 327. n. 10. 20, etc.  a dispute in Anno 1226 (10 H. 3.) in a great Council at that time held at the City of Bourges in France; Simon demanding 
x M. Paus. 327. n. 10. 20, etc.  restitution of the Lands of the same Reimund, which the Pope and Philip King of France had bestowed upon his Father and himself; exhibiting 
y Ibid.  both their Charters to manifest the same: alleging 
z Ibid.  also, that Earl Reimund had been adjudged an Albigensian-Heretick. Whereunto Reimund answered 
a Ibid. , that he would freely submit himself to the King of France, and Church of Rome, to perform what they should determine therein. But his adversaries requiring 
b Ibid. , that he should stand to the judgement of the Twelve Peers of France, he replied 
c Ibid. , Let the King receive my Homage, and I shall; otherwise they will not esteem me as a Peer. So that the business did not then receive any determination.  
Moreover, ere long after this, viz. in Anno 1229. (14 H 3) Almari● his elder Brother, by his Petition 
d Vinc. cor. racked. p. 305. , bearing date in February, the same year, and exhibited to King Henry the Third by this Simon, wherein he styles himself Earl of Montfort and Leicester, craved that he would vouchsafe to restore this Simon his Brother, to all the Lands and Right, which he, the said Almaric, had, and aught to have, in England, and of which his Father (as he alleged) died seized: And by another Petition 
e 〈…〉  desired, that the Tertium Denarium Comitatus Leicestriae, might be yielded to him.  
It is said 
f 〈…〉 , that fearing the hatred of Blanch Queen of France, (Mother to the King of that Realm) this Simon fled thence into England, where he was graciously received by the King, and obtained the Earldom of Leicester, with the Stewardship of England: As also, that being 
a Jo Ti●●mouth: MS. in hibls. Bodl lib. 20. c. 60.  then made Seneschal of Gascome, he thereupon persuaded 
b Jo Ti●●mouth: MS. in hibls. Bodl lib. 20. c. 60.  King Henry, that he should acknowledge that Country (which had anciently been a Kingdom) to be of the Fee of the King of France; to the end that he might exclude the pretence made thereunto by the King of Castille, who challenged it as belonging to Spain. Others 
g Chron. de Dunstaple.  say, that in Anno 1231. (15 H. 3.) he recovered possession of the Town of Leicester, and moiety of the Earldom. Certain it is, that the next ensuing year, viz. 1232. (16 H. 3.) he bore the Title of Earl of Leicester; and obtained from Almaric his Brother (then bearing the Title 
h Ex Magno Registro in Offic. Ducat. Lanc.  of Earl of Montfort, and Constable of France) a Grant 
i Ex Magno Registro in Offic. Ducat. Lanc.  of all the Lands in England, which were sometime belonging to Simon their Father, and of whatsoever else could accrue to their Father, of the Inheritance of Amicia, Sister to Robert, sometime Earl of Leicester, with the Stewardship of England; to hold to him the said Simon, and to the Heirs of his Body, by the Wife he then had; but for lack of issue of his body, to return to the before-specified Almaric and his Heirs. And shortly after this, viz. on Monday next after the Quind. of Easter, in the presence of the King at Westminster, quit-claimed 
k Ibid. Cart. 23 H 3. m. 4.  to this Simon (his Brother) who then 
l Ibid. Cart. 23 H 3. m. 4.  bore the Title of Earl of Leicester, all his Right and Title to the Honour of Leicester.  
Being thus invested with that Honour, in Anno 1236 (20 H. 3.) as Steward of England, 
m M. West. in codem anno.  at the solemn Nuptials of King Henry the Third, he held 
n M. West. in codem anno.  the Basin wherein the King washed. And in Anno 1238. (23 H. 3.) the King then 
o Ibid.  keeping his Christmas at Westminster; upon the morrow after the Epiphany, obtained 
p Ibid.  his Sister Alianore (Widow of William Marshal the younger, Earl of Pembroke) in marriage; the Rites being performed 
q M. Paris. 465. n. 40.  by Walter one of the King's Chaplains, within a little Chapel, at the corner of the King's Chamber.  
At which Marriage, Richard Earl of Cornwall (the King's Brother) and the whole Kingdom were highly discontented 
r M. We●●m. in Anno 1238. , by reason that she had, in her Widowhood, vowed Chastity, in the presence of Edmund Archbishop of Canterbury, and divers of the Nobility. Thereupon meeting 
s Ibid.  with Horse and Arms in Southwark, upon the Octaves of S. Hillary, with purpose 
t Ibid.  to fall upon him, he was constrained, partly 
u M. Paris. 468. n. 20.  by intercession of friends, and partly by 
x M. Paris. 468. n. 20.  gifts, to reconcile himself to that great Earl. But thinking himself not yet safe, he raised 
y M. West. in an. 1238.  great sums of money privately, and went 
z M. West. in an. 1238.  to Rome, hoping 
a M. Paris. 468. n. 40.  there to obtain a full Dispensation for the same: and in order thereunto, having procured the Emperor's Letters 
a M. Paris. 468. n. 40.  on that behalf, by 
b Ibid. 〈◊〉 1. n. 10.  ample rewards, had at length his desire, with 
c Ibid. 〈◊〉 1. n. 10.  Letters from the Pope to Otto his Legate, then resident in England, to give sentence therein for him.  
Howbeit notwithstanding all this, William de Abindon, a Dominican Friar, and many other learned men, exclaimed 
d Ibid. & n. 20.  much, in regard of that solemn vow 
e Ibid. & n. 20. , made by Alianor then his Wife, as before is observed. Nevertheless, upon the Festival of S. Calixtus, arriving 
f Ibid. 475. n. 10.  in England, he was received 
g Ibid. 475. n. 10.  by the King, and his whole Court, with much joy, and made his Chief 
h 〈…〉  Counsellor: Whence he road speedily to 
i 〈…〉  his Wife, then at Ken●lworth, and near 
k 〈…〉  the time of Childbirth: and upon the Feast-day of the Purification of our Lady next ensuing; for 
l 〈…〉  farther corroboration of his Title, was again 
m 〈…〉  invested by the King into this Earldom of Leicester, his Brother Almari● then likewise quitting 
n 〈…〉  his claim thereto.  
All which being thus solemnly done, and the Birth of Prince Edward happening soon after, he had the honour to be 
o Ibid. 483. n. 50.  one of his Godfathers at the Font; Otto, the Pope's Legate, performing 
p Ibid. 483. n. 50.  that Sacred Ceremony of Baptism. But before the end of that year, the King's countenance towards him began to change: for upon the 5. Ides of August, divers great Ladies coming 
q Ibid. 497. n. 50.  to London to accompany the Queen to Church, at her Purification, amongst which this Earl and his Wife repaired 
r Ibid. 497. n. 50.  also thither; the King, upon sight of him, call●d 
s Ibid. 497. n. 50.  him an Excommunicate person, and forbade 
t Ibid. 497. n. 50.  him to go with her to Church. Which sudden unkindness much dismaying him, he went 
u Ibid. 498.  away by water to Winchester House, which (the Bishop being dead) the King had lent him. But there he could not be permitted 
x Ibid. 498.  to stay, the King, in great wrath, causing him to be put out of doors. Whereupon he returned 
y Ibid. 498.  sorrowing and weeping, yet could not appease his anger, the King plainly telling 
z Ibid. 498.  him, that he had abused his Sister before marriage: and that, though he afterwards gave her to him for a Wife, it was unwillingly, and to avoid scandal: Upbraiding him, that to ratify this his unlawful Marriage, he went to Rome, and there corrupted that Court with large. Bribes and Promises: Adding 
a Ibid. , that having failed in payment of the Money, he ought justly to be excommunicated.  
Moreover, quoth 
b Ibid. n. 10.  the King, Thou didst falsely vouch me as thy pledge therein, though utterly ignorant thereof. At which expressions he was so terrified, as that the very same evening he went 
c Ibid. n. 10.  away in a small Vessel, with his Wife, and some few of his family, beyond-sea. But, not long after, viz. in Anno 1240. (24 H. 3.) upon the Calends of April, he returned 
d Ibid. 525. n. 20.  back, and had an honourable reception 
e Ibid. 525. n. 20.  from the King, and all his Court. Whence repairing 
f Ibid.  to his Lands and Lordships, and raising 
g Ibid.  what money he could, he made preparation for his journey to Hieru●alem, leaving 
h Ibid.  his Wife beyond-sea great with child: And for the better fitting himself therein, sold 
i Ibid.  a brave Wood to the Knights Hospitallers, and Canons of Leicester, for which he received little less than a Thousand pounds.  
During this stay in foreign parts, he was 
k Ibid. 590. n. 40.  in that great Battle against the French at ●antoigue, in Anno 1242. (26 H. 3.) where the English obtained 
l Ibid. 590. n. 40.  a glorious Victory.  
But shortly after this the K. (as 'tis said 
m Ibid. 596. n 40. & 50. ) harkening to the delusions of flatterers, who endeavoured to set divisions betwixt him and his most faithful Subjects, the Earl of Cholose and King of Arragon, suggesting 
o Ibid. 596. n 40. & 50.  also what might make this Earl distasteful, by reason that Simon his Father had courageously vanquished the former King of Arragon, and the Albigenses, he could have no good countenance 
p Ibid. 596. n 40. & 50.  from the King. Nevertheless, after some time, he re-obtained his fair esteem: and in 30 H. 3. was 
q Ibid. 700. 〈◊〉 50.  one of the Peers, who subscribed that Letter to the Pope, complaining of the great Exactions from the Court of Rome, upon this Realm. And being, about that time, employed 
r Ibid. 73●●  beyond-sea by King Henry, upon some special occasion, returned 
s Ibid. 73●●  with honour and safety in 31 H. 3.  
Moreover in 32 H. 3. having procured the like release 
t M. West. 〈◊〉 anno 1248.  and quit-claim to the Honour of Leicester, from john Earl of Montfort, Constable of France, as Almaric his Father had formerly made to him, he was sent 
u M. West. 〈◊〉 anno 1248.  Commander in Chief of those Forces, which were at that time employed into Galcoine; and the same year was also signed 
x M. Paris. 742. n. 30.  with the Cross, in order to a Pilgrimage, which he intended to the Holy Land, as a penance for so marrying her, who had vowed chastity (as before is observed.) Furthermore, before the end of that year, he sat in 
y Ibid. 743▪ n. 50.  that great convention of Parliament held at London, upon the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin: about which time he obtained from the King a Grant 
z Pat 32 H. 3. m. 1●.  of the custody of kenilworth Castle, unto Alianore his Wife, to hold so long as she should live. Also returning 
a M. Paris. 757. n. 40.  again into Gascoin●, he forced 
b M. Paris. 757. n. 40.  Guaston de Bearne, who had made a rebellious Insurrection in those parts, to an honourable Truce, and returned back 
c M. Paris. 757. n. 40.  into 〈◊〉 about the Feast of S. Edward, the next ensuing year, to the great satisfaction of the King and the whole Court. Soon after which, in accomplishment 
d Ibid. 76●▪ n. 20.  of his Vow, he began 
e Ibid. 76●▪ n. 20.  his journey towards the Holy Land; and in 34 H. 3. (with 
f Ibid. 779▪ n. 40.  Richard Earl of Cornwall, the Earl of Gloucester, and others) came 
Ibid. 779▪ n. 40.  safely into England.  
In this 34th year, upon 
h Ibid. 78●▪  complaint to him and Richard Earl of Cornwall, made by the Citizens of London, that the King had violated the Charters granted by his Ancestors; they represented 
i Ibid. 78●▪  to him the evil consequence thereof; whereupon greater care 
k Ibid. 78●▪  was afterwards taken. And hasting again into Gascoine, he there took 
l Ibid. 810. n. 30.  the Castle of Franzac, and demolished it. He likewise depopulated 
m Ibid. 810. n. 30.  that savage receptacle for Thiefs and Robbers, called Egremont, to the end that passengers might travel without danger; which place being beset 
n Ibid. 810. n. 30.  with Rocks and Thickets, gave much advantage to such barbarous people.  
Moreover in 35 H. 3. returning 
o Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  again with but few of his followers, he made report 
p Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  to the King, of another Rebellion in those parts, desiring 
q Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  his speedy aid for repressing thereof. Whereupon being furnished 
r Ibid n 40. & 814. n. 30.  with Three thousand marks in money, besides 
s Ibid n 40. & 814. n. 30.  what he raised out of his own Estate, and out of the Lands of Gilbert Humfraville (whose Wardship he had) he went 
t Ibid n 40. & 814. n. 30.  back thither, having an additional supply 
u Ibid n 40. & 814. n. 30.  of more Soldiers from the Duke of Br●●ant. Where being arrived, he took 
x Ibid. 825. n. 50.  the strong Castle of C●astellion, which had been a chief harbour to those Rebel's. And having once more settled 
y Ibid. 8●8.  all in quiet, came thence, bringing 
z Ibid. 8●8.  with him Guy de Lizinian (the King's Brother by his Mother.) But (having taken shipping 
a Ibid.  at Witsand) when he came near the English Coast, he was driven back by 
b Ibid.  a fierce Tempest; yet, ere long, got safe 
c Ibid.  over, though he made but short stay 
d 〈…〉 , by reason of another Insurrection there, by which, those whom he had left to keep the Castles and Garrisons in that Province, were 
e 〈…〉  much disturbed.  
Nor was this perplexity all, for divers of the chief there, came 
f Ibid.  over to the King, with great complaints against him, viz. That he had heaped up vast sums of Money, which were extorted from them; also 
h Ibid.  That having called the Nobles of that Country to Counsel, under colour of Friendship, he had committed them to prison, and starved them with hunger. Which suggestion giving the King great cause of jealousy, he privily sent 
i Ibid.  thither Henry de Wengham his Clerk (a person of singular prudence and abilities) to search out the truth thereof; who, upon strict enquiry, could not 
k Ibid.  discover any thing to make good that accusation. Whereupon, being sent 
l Ibid. 833 a.  back with a farther supply of Money, recruiting his Forces with French, and other stipendiaries, he much ●anted 
m Ibid. 833 a.  the Spirits of that Rebellious People: But coming to Bourdeaux, he found 
n Ibid. 835. n. 〈◊〉  the Citizens there framing new conspiracies against him. So that, not long after, being again accused 
o Ibid. 836.  in the presence of all the great Men of those parts, that he had dealt cruelly with the King's faithful Subjects there, by destroying them mercilessly; some by the Sword, some by Imprisonment, and some by Famine, to the intent he might take the benefit of their Estates; they sent 
p 〈…〉  over Ambassadors to the King with this grievous complaint, attested under the hands of all the chief in that Province, the Archbishop of Bourdeaur being 
q 〈…〉  one.  
Whereof having Advertisement, he soon hasted 
r 〈…〉  into England, to the intent he might give answer to every particular Article, so laid to his charge. Which Ambassadors (being accordingly come) first produced their Letters 
s 〈…〉  of Credence; and, having so done, represented 
t 〈…〉  to the King the noble deportment of the preceding Governors, who had formerly been set over them as Seneschals of that Country: Then complained 
u 〈…〉  of his great oppressions, by destroying them in such sort as above is expressed, and taking the benefit of their estates to his own use.  
But thereunto he answered 
x 〈…〉  That the severity he had exercised towards them, was in regard he found them at all times perfidious; and for that they had never omitted any opportunity to rebel; offering 
y 〈…〉  to manifest it by sufficient Witnesses. Whereupon, the Earl of Cornwall, and those who had formerly been acquainted with their deceitful dealing, being 
z 〈…〉  well satisfied with his justification, he was sent 
a 〈…〉  back again. But the Archbishop, and other the Ambassadors s●aying 
b 〈…〉  behind, took their opportunity, by his absence; and so wrought 
c 〈…〉  with the King, that he constituted 
d 〈…〉  his eldest Son, Prince Edward, Seneschal of Gasco●gne; whereupon they presented him with large gifts, and did homage to him, saving to the King the chief Dominion thereof, as Superior Lord.  
But, being got thither, he raised 
e 〈…〉  so great a power, as that, notwithstanding all their Confidence and Courage; in a fierce and doubtful Battle, he became victorious 
f 〈…〉 , utterly vanquishing all their Forces, and returned triumphantly. Nevertheless, the King's affections being totally alienated from him, he called 
g 〈…〉  together divers of his Nobles to consult with them, touching the state of that Country; where it was said 
h 〈…〉  that after that great Victory, he did unadvisedly retire to the strong Castle of Mount-Alban; which, being destitute of Victual and Ammunition, was thereupon besieged by the Country people; so that he was necessitated to deliver up some of those prisoners, taken in the late Battle, for composition to go securely thence. Howbeit, upon further deliberation 
i 〈…〉 , the Nobles thus assembled in Council, freely expressed their judgements 
k 〈…〉  that they thought fit he should still continue Seneschal there, according to the Grant formerly made to him, there being 
l 〈…〉  three years and an half yet to come of the time he was to hold that command. But the King, bearing an evil eye towards him, would not 
m 〈…〉  be satisfied, resolving 
n 〈…〉 , not only to remove him, from that trust, but to use him as a Traitor. Whereof, having advertisement, he said 
o Ibid. 854.  he was not ignorant that the King had a purpose to ruin him, and to advance some Poictovin, or Alien, to his Earldom.  
Yet, notwithstanding the King's displeasure to him was so great, he did not proceed against him with severity; but in A. 1253. (37 H. 3.) by composition 
p Ibid. 8●3.  for a large sum of Money, procured him to resign 
q Ibid. 8●3.  his Patent of that Seneschalsie, having so granted it to Prince Edward, as abovesaid. Whereupon Aldephonsus, King of Castille, laid claim 
r Ibid. n. 10.  thereto, having the Pope's countenance 
s Ibid. n. 10.  on his behalf; deriving 
t Ibid. n. 10.  his title from the Grant of King Henry the Second, urging a Confirmation thereof from King Richard, and King john; and for his farther advantage therein, gained 
u Ibid. n. 10.  divers of the Nobles of that Country, to his party: Which, being 
x Ibid. n. 10.  represented to King Henry, by the Citizens of Bourdeaux, and others; and that the Province stood thereby in hazard to be totally lost, he began 
y Ibid. n. 10.  to repent what he had done. Whereupon overtures 
z 〈…〉  were made for restoring this Earl to that command. But being highly displeased 
a 〈…〉  with this hard dealing, though much entreated 
b 〈…〉 , he refused to stay longer in England; and thereupon went 
c 〈…〉  into France, where the great Men of those parts received 
d 〈…〉  him with all respect, importuning 
e 〈…〉  him, that, by reason of their King's absence, and the death of Queen Blanch, he would be their Assistant, and Seneschal there. But thereof he refused 
f 〈…〉  to accept, in regard it might reflect upon his loyalty to the King of England.  
Having therefore thus refused the Seneschal●ie of France, he repaired 
g 〈…〉  again to King Henry, then in Galcoigne; offering 
h 〈…〉  him his service to reduce the Rebellious of that Country to obedience; and brought 
i 〈…〉  with him, to that end, a great strength, raised at his own proper charge. Whereupon the King received 
k 〈…〉  him with all seeming joy: Which, when the Gascoignes discerned 
l Ibid. n▪ 30.  (having had such large experience of his Military Prowess) they soon submitted 
m Ibid. n▪ 30.   
But after this, scil. in An. 1257. (41 Hen. 3.) there happened 
n Ibid. 950. n. 10 & 20.  great dissension betwixt this Earl, and William de Valence, (the King's Brother by the Mother) Valence bearing 
o Ibid. 950. n. 10 & 20.  himself so highly on the King's favour, as that he exercised great oppression 
p Ibid. 950. n. 10 & 20.  upon many, and, amongst others, upon him, in some of his Lands: Whereupon hot words passing betwixt them, Valence called 
q Ibid. 950. n. 10 & 20.  him Traitor; which so irritated him, that the King himself, being present, could hardly 
r Ibid. 950. n. 10 & 20.  prevent him from killing of Valence before his face: Which animosity betwixt them, was never after thoroughly reconciled; nevertheless, before the end of this year, he was sent 
s Ibid. 955. n. 10 & 20. & 958. n. 20.  with the Bishop of Worcester, and some others, upon an important Embassy to the King of France, touching the restitution of King Henry's Rights in those parts; but returned without 
t Ibid.  any satisfactory answer.  
After this, the next ensuing year, viz. An. 1258. (42 Hen. 3.) a Parliament being held 
u Ibid. 963. n. 50.  at London; wherein the King required aid 
x Ibid. 963. n. 50  against the Welsh, who had made great spoil in the adjacent Marches; and William, Bishop of bath and Wells, made great complaint 
y Ibid. 963. n. 50.  of the frequent excursions of that unruly people; the King told 
z Ibid. 963. n. 50.  him of his wealth, bidding 
a Ibid. 964. n. 10.  him bring out his Money to supply those wants that then were for it. Whereupon the Bishop being much moved, fell foul on this Earl, supposing he had incensed the King to say what was spoken, and called 
b Ibid. 964. n. 10.  him old Traitor; which so provoked him, as that those who were present, had 
c Ibid. 964. n. 10.  much ado to save the Bishop from knocks.  
In this year, upon the fourteenth of March, he had Summons 
d Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  (amongst others) to attend the King at Chester, well ●itted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh. Whether he went or not, I cannot say; but that Parliament still sitting, the animosity of Valence so far farther appeared, that this Earl required 
e Mat. Paris, 968. n. 10.  Justice against him.  
It then likewise happened, that the discontents 
f Ibid. n. 20.  from divers of the Nobles towards the King, began more and more to appear, in regard 
g Ibid. n. 20.  he suffered himself to be much swayed by the Councils of Aliens: Whereupon the Parliament was adjourned 
h Ibid. n. 20.  to Oxfod, until the Feast of Saint Barnabas.  
Shortly after which, this Earl obtained Letters 
i Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 9  Patents under the Great Seal, declaring the King's promise to stand to the judgement of twenty four of his Baronage, chosen by himself and the rest, who were to meet within a Month after Whitsuntide, (or the major part of them) for an Assignation of certain Lands to him, in satisfaction of his debt, then due from the King, and for his Annual Fee: But notwithstanding this great favour, he, in the interim, discerning 
k Mat. Paris, ut supra.  high discontents then harboured in the Breasts of divers great Men, confederated 
l Mat. Paris, ut supra.  with them; so that, at the appointed time, for their meeting at Oxford, they came 
m Mat. Paris, ut supra.  thither with a mighty power of Armed Men, pretending 
n Ibid. 970. n. 40 & 50.  fear, that otherwise they could not be secure of their Liberty; and gave notice 
o Ibid. 970. n. 40 & 50.  to all persons, who held their Lands by Military service, that they should repair thither at that time with them, sufficiently armed to defend themselves against all forcible attempts. Which thing they accordingly did 
p Ibid. 970. n. 40. & 50.  but palliated 
q Ibid. 970. n. 40 & 50.  their coming thus accoutred, under the pretence of going against their Enemies the Welsh; but really fearing 
r Ibid. 970. n. 40 & 50.  that the King and his Brothers (who were Poictovins) would bring in strangers against them.  
Moreover, they caused 
s Ibid. n. 50.  Guards to be set upon all the Port-Towns, pretending 
t Ibid. n. 50.  great danger from Aliens, which might invade the Realm. But, being thus met, and discerning their strength, they then boldly required 
u Ibid. n. 50.  the King's Confirmation of that Charter of Liberties, which had been granted by King john, and which he had frequently before that time allowed. They likewise required 
x Ibid. 971.  such a Justice of England, as might do equal right (as they expressed) to rich and poor.  
To all which the King (being well aware of their power) assented 
y Ibid. n. 20.  though john Earl Warren, William de Valence, and many others refused 
z Ibid. n. 20.   
Having thus gotten head, they caused 
a Ibid. n. 20.  the Seaports to be more strictly kept; as also 
b Ibid. n. 20.  the Gates of London to be shut up every night: And continuing 
c Ibid. n. 20.  the sitting of that Parliament, in the House of the Dominican Fry●rs at Oxford, they there established 
d Ibid. n. 20.  certain Ordinances (as they called them) and concluded, that those who were Aliens, should have nothing to do in matter of Rule or Council. Whereupon most of the places of strength, being 
e Ibid. n 30.  put into the hands of those Barons, William de Valence refusing 
f Ibid. n 30.  to deliver up his, this Earl told 
g Ibid. n 30.  him plainly, that he should either give them up, or lose his head.  
Before the end of this year (viz. An. 1258. (42 Hen. 3.) there being a Parliament 
h Ibid. 9●9. n. 10 & 20.  to be held at Cambray, to treat of certain Matters, betwixt the Kings of England, France, and Almain, this Earl Simon was (with 
i Ibid. 9●9. n. 10 & 20.  the Bishops of Worcester and Lincoln, and Roger Bigod, Marshal of England) sent 
k Ibid. 9●9. n. 10 & 20.  thither. And the next ensuing year, scil. An. 1259. (43 Hen. 3.) he was employed 
l Ibid. 986. n. 10.  with the Earl of Ciare, and others (by 
m Ibid. 986. n. 10.  the advice of the Parliament then sitting) to the Great Convention of the Estates of France, met in Parliament, there 
n Ibid. 986. n. 10.  to treat of the most important affairs of both Realms. Moreover, in An. 1260. (44 Hen. 3.) he came 
o Ibid. 9●0. n. 20 & 30.  to Oxford (with other the Barons of that party) fully armed: So likewise did 
p Ibid. 9●0. n. 20 & 30.  William de Valence, and the rest of the Poictovins, who, being then required 
q Ibid. 9●0. n. 20 & 30.  to submit to those Ordinances, called the Provisions of Oxford, formerly framed by this Earl, and his party; and not 
r Ibid. 9●0. n. 20 & 30.  strong enough to make head against them, fled 
s Ibid. 9●0. n. 20 & 30.  away by night.  
But shortly after this, the King having obtained from the Pope an Absolution 
t Ibid. 991. n. 50.  from his Oath, as to the observance of those Ordinances, this Earl and his party, foreseeing the consequence thereof, put 
u M. West. in An. 1263.  themselves forthwith in Arms, and came 
x M. West. in An. 1263.  to Winchester, he being at that time their chief 
y M. West. in An. 1263.  Commander: Notwithstanding which, there then happened no act of Hostility, nor until the forty seventh of Henry the Third; that, having made choice 
z Mat. Paris 992. & n. 10.  of the King of France, as a Judge of their differences, he gave Sentence 
a Mat. Paris 992. & n. 10.  against them, annulling those their Ordinances, so made at Oxford, as abovesaid. But then they raised 
b Ibid. 992. n. 〈◊〉.  new Forces, and in An. 1264. (48 Hen. 3.) plundered 
c Ibid. 992. n. 〈◊〉.  all of the King's party, who were within their power, especially 
d Ibid. 992. n. 〈◊〉.  those Aliens who had been brought into England by the Queen; at which time, this Earl laid siege 
e Ibid. n 50●  to Gloucester, and took 
f Ibid. n 50●  it in four days, and so advancing to Worcester, Bruges, and Shrewsbury, took 
g Ibid. n 50●  them with little trouble; and thence marching 
h Ibid. 993.  Southwards, brought 
i Ibid. 993.  all those Countries to their obedience.  
Furthermore, confederating 
k Ibid. n 30.  with Leweline, Prince of Wales, he had the Castle of Windeshore delivered 
l Ibid. n 30.  up into his hands: But soon after that, happened 
m Ibid. 994.  the defeat at Northampton, where the King's Soldiers took 
n Ibid. 994.  divers of the Baron's party prisoners.  
The War being thus begun 
o Ibid. n. 10 20.  (whereof this Earl was 
p Ibid. n. 10 20.  the chief Ringleader) to the end they might the more easily captivate the people (the Earl of Clare joining with him) they sent 
q Ibid.  Letters to the King, professing their loyalty to him, and that 
r Ibid.  they did thus put themselves in Arms, as well against his Enemies, as their own. Unto which the King returned 
s Ibid. n 40.  that their intentions were soul, though thus disguised with those specious pretences; and therefore he set 
t Ibid. n 40.  them at defiance, in being 
u Ibid. n 40.  then the twelfth of May, and he at 
x Ibid. n 40.  Lewes in Sussex.  
Whereupon this Earl forthwith 
y Ibid. 595. n. 10.  marched thitherward, with all the power he could make, (the Londovers' coming in to him with great numbers) but sent 
z Ibid. 595. n. 10.  Messengers before him, for a peaceable accommodation; with condition, that the Ordinances of Oxford should punctually be observed. To which receiving no 
a Ibid. 595. n. 10.  satisfactory answer, approaching near Lewes, he quartered 
b Ibid. 595. n. 10.  the greatest part of his Army in a Town called Fleruenge (about six miles distant) and preparing for Battle, girt 
c Ibid. n. 20.  Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester (his principal associate) with the Sword of Knighthood. And when he came within two miles of Lewes, ascending the Hill, he placed 
d 〈…〉  his Chariot in the midst of the Carriages, with a strong guard about it; and, advanced 
e 〈…〉  his Standard thereon; and, having brought 
f 〈…〉  with him four Citizens of London, who had conspired 
g 〈…〉  to betray him when he lodged in Southwark, not long before; he there set 
h 〈…〉  a guard upon them, resolving 
i 〈…〉 , in case of ill success to make his best advantage by them.  
Then, putting his Army into Battle Array, he caused 
k 〈…〉  White Crosses to be fixed on the Breast and Back of every Soldier, to the end they might be distinguished 
l 〈…〉  from those of the King's party; publicly professing 
m 〈…〉 , that he fought for Justice. The King therefore discerning this their preparation, drew out his Army, and divided 
n 〈…〉  it into three parts; the Van to be led by 
o 〈…〉  Prince Edward, the Battle by 
p 〈…〉  Richard, King of Alma●ne, and the Rear by 
q 〈…〉  Himself.  
This Earl disposing of his Army into four parts; the first 
r 〈…〉  commanded by his Son Henry, and the Earl of Hereford, the second by 
s 〈…〉  Gilbert de Clare, the third (wherein the Londoners were) by 
t 〈…〉  Nicholas de Segrave, and the fourth by 
u 〈…〉  himself.  
Upon the Alarm given, Prince Edward fiercely charged 
x 〈…〉  the Londoners, and routing 
y 〈…〉  them utterly, pursued 
z 〈…〉  the Chase many miles, presuming, that the other part of the King's Army had succeeded as well: But not 
a 〈…〉  returning timely, the Barons prevailed; so that, after great slaughter, the King himself (his Horse being killed 
c 〈…〉  under him) john Earl Warren, William de Valence, and Guy de Lizinia●; as also Richard, King of Almain, with many other brave Men, were taken 
d 〈…〉  prisoners.  
Hereupon, when the Prince returned, and saw 
e Ibid. n. 10.  their unhappy condition, he went 
f Ibid. n. 10.  to the Castle to inquire for the King (his Father,) and thence 
g Ibid. n. 10.  to the Priory, where he found him a prisoner. And hearing 
h Ibid. n. 20  that the Barons had, in vain, assaulted the Castle, resolved 
i Ibid. n. 20 , by the help of those he had left therein, and his own scattered men, to adventure another encounter on the m●rrow. But the Barons having intelligence of his purpose, sent 
k Ibid. n. 20  to him, with offer of Peace; the Fr●ers-Preachers, and Gray-Fryers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 labouring the same.  
In hopes therefore of an amicable Accord, the 〈◊〉 and the King of Alma●●●, put 
l Ibid. n. 20  themselves into their hands, upon condition 
m Ibid. , that there should be a sudden Treaty touching those Ordinances of Oxford viz., To retain such of them as were proper, and to set aside the rest. Whereupon, and in hopes of an honourable Peace, all the King's party had leave 
n Ibid.  to repair to their respective homes; but instead of performance of what was so speciously pretended, they first sent 
o Ibid.  away the Prince to Walingford Castle. Which being done, and this Earl taking 
p Ibid.  upon himself the chief management and disposal of all things, he put 
q Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  the King of Almain in the Tower of London; and sent 
r Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  the Prince, with Henry the Kings other Son, to the Castle of Dovor, taking 
s Ibid. n. 〈◊〉.  the King with him wheresoever he went.  
Soon after which, he issued out a Commission 
t Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 10.  in the King's Name, under the Great Seal, whereby himself, with the Bishop of Chichester, and Earl of Gloucester, were authorised to nominate nine select person (some Bishops, and some other) to govern the Realm: And having so done, extorted 
u Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 26.  from Prince Edward, a Grant of the Inheritance of the Earldom and Honour of Chester, with its Appurtenances, under colour of an exchange for some other Lands, and caused another 
x Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 26.  Patent in the King's Name, bearing date 24 Decemb. to be sealed for ratifying thereof. Moreover, upon the twentieth of May following, he passed another 
y Cart. 49 H. 3. m. 4.  Patent of that Earldom and Honour; as also of the Castle and Honour of Pec, with the Castle and Town of Newcastle under Lime in Com. Staff. to himself and his heirs.  
And to the end, that all things relating to the public, might the more advantageously be transacted, for the establishing this their new Government, they sent out Writs 
a Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso m. 11. in Schedula.  in the King's Name, and under his Seal, bearing date the twenty fourth of December, 49 Hen. 3. unto divers Bishops and Abbots, and to such of the Nobility as were of their own party (whereof this Earl was the chief) by which, signifying The Realm to be then in peace and quiet, and the desire of the King, to establish the same to the honour of God, and benefit of his People; they were summoned 
b Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso m. 11. in Schedula.  to meet at London, on the Octaves of S. Hillary, there to sit in Parliament, to treat and give their advice. As also Precepts 
c Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso m. 11. in Schedula.  to every Sheriff, to send thither, at the same time, two Knights for each County, and to the Cities and Boroughs, the like number of Citizens and Burgesses; and likewise to the Barons of the Cinque-Ports, a certain number of their discreetest Men for the same purpose; this being the first time (for aught is to be seen from any good Authority) that the People were represented by two Knights for each County, and one or two Burgesses for each Borough; the Noblemen, Bishops, and great Abbots before that time, representing all those who held of them; and the King's Tenants by Military service in Capite themselves, and all those who held of them, as I have elsewhere 
d O●g. Jaridic. p. 17. & p. 18.  more fully manifested.  
And, if I may be so bold, as to give my opinion, on, what Reasons these potent Rebels than had, thus to alter the former ancient usage, by requiring two Knights to be elected for each County, and one or two Burgesses for each Borough: I shall take leave to conjecture, that it was, because they discerning what large Retinues the Nobility, and other great Men in those elder times had; as also the great number of the King's Tenants in Capite, then called Barones minores, it might have proved dangerous to themselves to permit such a multitude to come together: And therefore, considering; that, through the confluence of those many Reteyners, brought by their own party to Oxford (as before is observed) they did, at that time, so far awe the King, as that he was constrained to assent unto those unreasonable Ordinances, called the Provisions of Oxford, made and framed by themselves; they had cause enough to suspect, that by the like tumultuous meetings (if not thus prevented) they themselves might be divested of that usurped power, which, by the same artifice, they had formerly thus gained.  
And now, having done with this (I hope no uncecessary digression) I proceed.  
Having thus got the total sway of the whole Realm to himself; the chief of those Barons, who stood loyal to the King, well foreseeing the consequence thereof (viz. 
e M Paris, p. 996. n. 50.  Roger de Mortimer, james de Alditheley, Roger de Leyburne, Roger de Clifford, Hamon le Strange, and Hugh de Turbervile, with some others) with one consent conspired 
f M Paris, p. 996. n. 50.  against him. Discerning therefore this dangerous cloud, he associated 
g Ibid. 997.  himself with Leweline Prince of Wales; and removed 
h Ibid.  Prince Edward from Dovor, to the Castle of Hereford. Then took 
i Ibid.  the Castle of hay, belonging to the Earl of Hereford. Likewise 
k Ibid.  the Castle of Ludlow; and miserably wasted 
l Ibid.  the Lands of Roger. Mortimer. After which he marched 
m Ibid.  to Mont●omerie; where, for the present, those of the Nobles, who were then fallen off, came to an accord 
n Ibid.  with him: and thence Southwards, purposing to encounter such forces as, possibly, might land from France, in aid of the King.  
But by this time the Pope, having heard of these their doings, he sent 
o Ibid. n. 10.  the Bishop of Sabine (a Cardinal) to Excommunicate them all. Which Bishop, being somewhat timorous 
p Ibid. n. 10.  to Land here upon that Errand, directed his Letters 
q Ibid. n. 10.  to some of the English Bishops to attend him at Amiens, in France, and some others at Boloine, where he delivered to them an Excommunication 
r Ibid. n. 10.  from his Holiness, to be published in London, and the Cinque-Ports.  
Soon after which, the Earl of Gloucester, (who next to himself had been 
s 〈…〉  the chief Actor in this Tragic Scene) distasting 
t 〈…〉  the insolency of this Earl, in thus assuming all power to himself, and to do what he listed; as also discerning 
u 〈…〉 , that he had grasped all the King's Castles, and Revenues of the Crown, with the benefit of all Compositions, to himself; which, by agreement 
x 〈…〉  betwixt them should have been equally shared; moreover, that his Sons, bearing 
y 〈…〉  themselves loftily, had proclaimed 
z 〈…〉  a Turneament at Dunstaple against him, whereunto the Londoners, and great multitudes of people came; he grew 
a 〈…〉  highly incensed; and thereupon required 
b 〈…〉 , that the King of Almain, with some other of the chief Prisoners (taken in the Battle at Lewes) should be put into his custody.  
Which being denied 
e 〈…〉 , did so enrage him, as that he would not 
d 〈…〉  hearken to any reconciliation: and thereupon incited all 
e 〈…〉  the great men of the Marches (whom this our Earl of Leicester had by public Proclamation required to avoid the Realm) to rise with him.  
Which breach betwixt them, gave opportunity 
f Ibid . to many others viz. john de Warren Earl of Surrey, William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, etc.) to join together against him.  
Discerning therefore what might be the consequence of this rupture, he carried 
g L●ll. Coll. Vol 1. p. 661. . the King with him to Bergavenny; but being 
h L●ll. Coll. Vol 1. p. 661. . sore assaulted, and followed thither by Prince Edward's Friends, he left that Town, and came 
i L●ll. Coll. Vol 1. p. 661.  to Hereford. During whose stay there, it so happened 
k M. Paris, ut supra, n. 50.  that on the Eve of the Holy Trinity, Prince Edward (whom he had there, with the K. in safe custody) being sometimes permittted to take the Air; having wearied 
l Ibid.  out some of those Horses, on which they gave him leave to ride, at length got upon 
m Ibid.  a choice Courser; and setting Spurs to him, passed the River Wye, with two persons only attending him, and four Esquires, who were privy to his design. 
o Ibid.  And, making towards Wigmore, soon espied 
o Ibid . the Banner of Roger de Clifford, with some Troops ready to receive him. So that those who pursued him, discerning how it was, returned 
p Ibid.  to Hereford with the News.  
Prince Edward therefore being thus at liberty, soon raised a powerful Army (multitudes of people coming 
r Ibid.  in to him, out of the Counties of Hereford, Worcester, Salop, and C●ester) and took 
s ibid.  the City of Worcester, as also the Castle, after fifteen days. Whereupon the Castle of Monmouth was delivered 
t Ibid. 598.  up to him, which he demolished 
u Ibid. 598.  And hearing, 
x MS. in bibel▪ Bodl. [M●d, 20. f. 120. ●. b. . that young Simon de Montfort (second Son to this Earl) had brought up all the Northern-Barons, of that party (to the number of almost twenty Banners) unto the Castle of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, in order to their conjunction, he took 
y ibid.  with him the Earl of Gloucester, and a considerable party of Horse; and setting 
a Ibid.  out of Worcester, late in the evening got to Kenilworth, in the night time: where finding the Enemy dispersed in the Town and Abbey, he surprised 
b MS. in bibls. Bodl [K. 84.] f. 63. a.  no less than thirteen of the chief of them; but Simon himself, with some others, got into the Castle.  
In the Interim (whilst this was done) this Earl having still the King with him, marched 
c Mat Paris, 998. n. 10.  out of South-Wales, and upon the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas) coming to 
d Ibid.  Kemesey (a Manor House belonging to the Bishop, about three miles from Worcester) stayed 
e Ibid.  there on the morrow. Where, having intelligence 
f Ibid. , that the Prince was at Worcester (and hearing nothing of that disaster at Kenilworth) he marched 
g Ibid.  towards Evesham, about break of day, with purpose to meet with those Barons which his Son Simon had brought out of the North. The Prince therefore beign advertised of his motion, advanced 
h Ibid. n. 20,  speedily after him, and got betwixt him and Kenilworth▪ Mortimer, and the Earl of Gloucester, so disposing those forces, which they commanded, as that he was almost 
k Ibid. n. 20, . environed.  
Seeing himself therefore in this strait, he forthwith drew out his men, and prepared 
l MS. in bi●l. Bodl. [Med 20] 121. ●  for Battle, 
Battle of Evesham.  it being, than the Nones of August; and ascending the Hill, soon discerned 
m Ibid.  Prince Edward with his Army on the top thereof, which was divided 
n Ibid,  into three parts, the one led by 
o Ibid.  himself, another by 
p Ibid.  Clare Earl of Gloucester, and the third by 
q Ibid.  Mortimer: the business being so ordered, that 
r Ibid.  no other colours appeared, than the Banner of young Simon, and the rest taken at Kenilworth; which caused this Earl to suppose 
s Ibid. , that they had been all of his own party: But upon farther 
t Ibid.  view, he found it quite otherwise; for the Prince at length took down 
u Ibid.  those colours, and instead of them, erected 
x Ibid.  his own, with the Earl of Gloucester's Banner on the one side, and Mortimers towards the West.  
Which unexpected sight caused such a consternation in the Army of the Barons, as that the Welsh betook 
y Ibid.  themselves to flight; and the rest being overpowered, were utterly routed 
z Ibid. ; so that few escaped the present Slaughter, who were not then taken Prisoners; the principal persons than slain 
a Ibid. b. , being these; viz. Simon Earl of Leicester, himself, Henry de Montfort his eldest Son, Hugh Despenser (than Justice of England) Ralph Basset of Drayton, Thomas de Asteley, Peter de Montfort, William de Mandevile, john de Beauchamp of Bedford, Guy de Baillol, Roger de Rowele, William de Eboraco, Richard Trussell, William de Bermingham, Walter de Crepping, Roger de St. john, and Robert Tregoz: Divers other persons of quality, with a multitude of the common sort, then and there, also losing their lives.  
Of those who were 
b M. Westm. in eodem ann.  wounded and taken Prisoners, these were the chief; viz. Guy de Montfort, a younger Son to this Earl; john Fitz-Iohn, Humphrey de Bohun, the younger; john de Vesci, Peter de Montfort junior, and Nicholas de Segrave.  
It is said 
c M. Paris, ut supra, n. 50. , that when this Earl discerned the form of his Adversaries Bataglia, he swore by the Arm of St. James (which was his usual Oath) They have done discreetly; but this they learned of me: Let us therefore commend our Souls to God, because our bodies are theirs. Nevertheless encouraging his men; he told 
d MS. in bibls. Bodl. ut supra, 121. a.  them, It was for the Laws of the Land, yea the Cause of God and justice, that they were to fight.  
It is also said 
e M. Paris, ut supra.  that he advised Hugh le Despenser, Ralph Basset, and some others to flee, and reserve themselves for better times; and that they refused so to do; resolving to live and die with him. And, that being thus slain, his Head, Hands, and Feet were cut 
f Ibid.  off: and the Head sent 
g Ibid.  to the Lady Mortimer, then at Wigmore Castle.  
As to his works of Piety, all I have seen, is, that he gave 
h Mon. Angl Vol 2. 548. b. n. 60.  a large quantity of Land, and a Wood called Rothelay Wood near Leicester, to the Knight's Templars; with a certain Meadow called Beleholme.  
Being thus slain, some of his Friends came into the Field, and carried away his dismembered Body upon 
i MS. in bibl Bod. ut supra, 121. b. & ●22. ●.  a Weak old Ladder (covered 
k MS. in bibl Bod. ut supra, 121. b. & ●22. ●.  with a poor torn Cloth) to the Abbey Church of Evesham; and there wrapping it in a Sheet 
l MS. in bibl Bod. ut supra, 121. b. & ●22. ●. , committed it to the Earth. But, within a short time afterwards, some of the Monks alleging 
m MS. in bibl Bod. ut supra, 121. b. ●22. ●. , that in regard he was a person Excommunicate, and attainted of treason, he did not deserve Christian Burial; whereupon they took up his Carcase, and buried 
n MS. in bibl Bod. ut supra, 121. b. & ●22. ●.  it in a remote place, known to few.  
After this victory, thus obtained at Evesham, where the King was happily rescued out of the hands of these great Rebels; a Parliament 
o M. Paris, 999. n. 10.  being called at Winchester; those, who had thus been in Arms, were, by Judgement there given, disherited 
p M. Paris, 999. n. 10. . The Scene being thus changed, many places of strength were rendered 
q MS. in bibls. Bodl. [K. 84. Cant.] f 64. b.  up to the K. But Simon de Montfort, his Son, continuing 
r Ibid.  still in that strong Castle of Kenilworth; and receiving 
s Ibid.  in divers of those who fled from the Battle, with other the Friends and followers of those who were slain, grew to be so powerful; as that he sent 
t Ibid.  out his Bailiffs and Officers, into the Country, like a King; as also strong parties of Soldiers, which 
u Ibid.  burned and plundered divers Houses, Towns, and Lordships of his Adversaries; driving 
x Ibid.  away their Cattle, a●d imprisoning 
y Ibid.  many; forcing them to what Fines he pleased, for their liberty. Which course he held on from 
z Ibid.  the Feast of S. Martin (which is about the 11 of Nou.) in 50 H. 3. until 
a Ibid.  Midsummer following, that the Siege began.  
The King therefore, being thus restored to his regal power; considering 
b MS. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20] ●. 123. a.  well what farther mischiefs might befall the whole Realm, unless the insolences of those, who were in Kenilworth Castle, should be restrained; their numbers daily increasing, made preparation 
c MS. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20] ●. 123. a.  to march into those parts; and having fitted himself, with a considerable strength, came 
d MS. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20] ●. 123. a.  to Warwick; staying there a while for more forces from several parts. In this interim, young Simon de Montfort (of whom I have already made mention) got privily out of Kenilworth Castle, and so into France; where he endeavoured to obtain aid, on the behalf of himself, and the rest of the Rebels in England, then unsubdued; leaving Henry de Hastings, Governor of that Castle in his absence, whom he encouraged to hold out stoutly; giving him assurance; that, within a certain time he should be relieved.  
But when that assistance, which the King expected, was come to him (amongst which, Osbert Giffard brought 
e Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  the Posse Comitatus of Oxfordshire, and Reginald Fitz-Piers, the like for 
f MS. in bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20.] ut supra.  Warwickshire) he set 
g Ibid.  forwards toward Kenilworth, with Banners and Ensigns displayed: and, on the morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, begirt that Castle on every side. Nevertheless, being desirous to avoid the spilling of Blood, he sent 
h Artic. in Dicto de Kenilw.  a gracious message, to those within it; whose hopes were such; either upon this young Montforts promises; or diffidence so great, knowing what mischiefs they had done; as that they did not only sleight the Kings Offers, but maimed 
i Artic. in Dicto de Kenilw.  his Messenger; and, with much resolution defended themselves, against all the assaults, that were made; having Engines 
k M. West●. in eodem Ann.  which cast forth Stones of great bigness: And, making bold, and frequent 
l M. West●. in eodem Ann.  sallies, did very great spoil: neither could the Sentence of Ottobon the Pope's Legate (who was there in the Camp) nor the King's power, any whit daunt them.  
The King therefore prudently considering, that those whose Estates were thus, by the Parliament, held at Winchester, utterly confiscate; might, through desperation, betake themselves to such practices of revenge, as would imbrue the Kingdom in more Blood; of his gracious disposition; advising 
m Ibid.  with his Council, and the Legate, caused 
n Ibid.  a Convention, of the Clergy, and Laity of the Land, to be made at Kenilworth; who, being so met together, made 
o Ibid.  choice of twelve persons out of the most potent of the Nobility, and most prudent Prelates; to whom he gave power 
p Ibid.  to make a certain determination, touching the Estates of those who were disherited; they being accordingly sworn to do 
q Ibid. , what might be most convenient. Whereupon the King, with the Clergy and people beforementioned, obliged themselves by Oath 
r Ibid. , that they would inviolably observe that Decree: The persons thus chosen, being 
s Ibid.  Walter Bronescombe, Bishop of Exeter, Walter Giffard Bishop of Bath and Welles, Walter de Cantilupe, Bishop of Worcester, ... Bishop of St. David's, Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Philip Basset, john de Baillol, Robert Walraund, Alan la Zouche, Roger de Somery, and Warine de Bassingburne; the Articles of which Decree, called Dicium de Kenilworth, I shall not need here to insert, in regard they are publicly printed 
t Per Tho. Barthelet, Ann. 1543.  ● but the substance of them is to this effect; viz.  
That every person disherited, might redeem his Lands by a pecuniary Fine, according to the Nature of his offence; which Fine should be paid to those, who then possessed their Lands; so that the same were not above five years' value at the most, nor under two at the least; excepting the Wife, and Children, of this Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester, concerning whom the King referred himself to the King of France; and excepting Robert de Ferres Earl of Derby, who was to pay seven years' value of his Lands; and excepting Henry de Hastings, and those who maimed the King's Messenger, who were to be imprisoned seven years, or submit to the King's mercy.  
Hereupon the King sent 
u 〈…〉  special Messengers to the besieged, in Kenilworth Castle; and to those who had fled, and possessed themselves of the Isle of Ely; amongst which, young Simon de Montfort (Son to this Earl) was 
x 〈…〉  one; tendering them mercy, upon the Articles before-specified: but they all returned answer 
y 〈…〉 , that they would not submit thereto: first because they had no voice in choosing any of those, who were makers of the Decree: and secondly f●r that they held the Decree itself intolerable. At which the King being much moved, he took resolution 
z 〈…〉  to storm that Castle. But it so fell 
a 〈…〉  out, that in a short space, not only their victual within the Castle grew scant, but a pestilent disease, raged so much amongst them, that many died thereof: insomuch as the King sending 
b 〈…〉  again to them; with offer, that if they did render it, he would receive them to mercy; they proposed 
c 〈…〉 , that in case he would be content to give them leave, to send beyond Sea, to this young Simon de Montfort, so that they might have a certain answer, whether he could come to relieve them, by a fixed day, or not; they were resolved 
d 〈…〉 , if he did not come accordingly, to yield it up; and that in the mean time all acts of Hostility, on either part should cease. Whereunto the King assenting, Messengers were accordingly dispatched 
e 〈…〉  to this Simon: but the Flux, and other grievous diseases, so much increased 
f 〈…〉 , amongst those in the Castle; as that they who were not tainted, were loath to hazard the Infection; and so, before the return of the Messengers, delivered 
g 〈…〉  it up to the King.  
The same Author, of whom I have made much use in my discourse of this siege, saith 
h 〈…〉 , that this Simon de Montfort, and his Mother, went away privately, but five days before the Castle was given up; and that they fled beyond Sea: but when he got out of the Castle, is uncertain; for by what I have already observed, from the Authority of Record, it appears 
i Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 33.  that he was in the Isle of Ely, the King's Letters Patents (bearing date 16 jan. after the render of the Castle) also, importing as much. Which render 
k MS. in 〈◊〉. Bodl. ut supra.  was upon the Feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle; whereby it is evident, that the Siege endured full six months.  
¶ Of Alianore the Widow of this Earl (touching whom I have already had occasion to make frequent mention) the substance of what I have farther to observe, is 
l Th' Wa●●. in Ann. 1277. p. 6. n. 10. , that after the Earl her Husband was slain in the Battle at Evesham, she fled into France, and settled herself at Montarges, in that House of Nuns, of the Order of Preachers there founded by her Husband's Sister; and that she sent 
m Ibid.  back Alianore, her only Daughter, by Almaric one of her Sons, to be married to the Prince of Wales, as the Earl her Husband, in his life time, had agreed: but that both of them were taken 
n Ibid.  at Sea, near to the Isle of Silly, by four Ships of Bristol, and brought 
o Ibid.  to the King; who thereupon placed her honourably with his Queen; sending Almaric to be secured; first in 
p Ibid.  Corff Castle, and afterwards 
q Ibid.  in Shirburne Castle.  
But afterwards, scil. in Ann. 1279. (6 E. 1.) the King gave 
r Th. Wals. p. 8. n. 10.  this Alianore, in Marriage, to Leoline Prince of Wales, keeping the Wedding at his own 
s Th. Wals. p. 8. n. 10.  charge; himself and the Queen honouring 
t Th. Wals. p. 8. n. 10.  it with their company.  
¶ Having now finished my discourse of this great Earl, wherein some mention hath been already made of his Sons; viz. Henry, Simon, Guy, and Almeric, there being yet more to be said touching each of them, I have thought fit to subjoin it; beginning with Henry.  
This Henry having 
u MS. Oxen. etc. [Med. 20.] 119. a.  led the Van of that rebellious Army of the Barons, in the Battle of Lewes (which was so fatal to the King) was (shortly after their success there) made 
x Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 12.  Constable of Dovor Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports. And the next ensuing year being slain 
y M. Paris. 998. n. ●0.  (with his Father) in the Battle of Evesham, had so much respect showed to his dead Corpse, by Prince Edward, with whom he had 
z M. Paris. 998. n. ●0.  been educated from his Childhood (the King, likewise, being one 
a M. Paris. 998. n. ●0.  of his Godfathers) as that he caused 
b 〈…〉  it to be decently interred, honouring the Solemnity thereof, with his own 
c 〈…〉  presence.  
I come now to Simon his second Son.  
¶ This Simon being at 
d Ypod N. p. 63. n. 4.  Northampton, in 48 Hen. 3. with a great part of the Rebellious Barons forces, was there taken 
e Ypod N. p. 63. n. 4.  by the King's Army, and sent 
f Y pod N. 63. n. 4.  Prisoner to Windsor Castle. But having his enlargement, soon after their Victory at Lewes (which was so fatal to the King, as before is observed) he was, by the power of those Barons, constituted 
g 〈…〉  Governor of the Castles of Gloucester and Porchester. And being at 
h 〈…〉  Kenilworth, with those Barons which he had brought out of the North, when Prince Edward, marching thither from Worcester, in the night time, surprised divers of them, escaped 
i 〈…〉 , with much difficulty, into the Castle.  
Moreover, after King Henry the Third was restored, by the Victory at Evesham, this Simon, being at that time in Kenilworth Castle, messengers were sent 
k M. Paris. in anno 1266 p. ●000. n. 20.  to him from the King, then at 
l M. Paris. in anno 1266 p. ●000. n. 20.  ●●●●●ampton, with a powerful Army▪ for the peaceable render thereof. Whereupon he submitted 
m M. Paris. in anno 1266 p. ●000. n. 20.  himself to the Pope's Legate, Richard King of Alman (his Uncle by the Mother) and Philip Basset, (on condition 
n M. Paris. in anno 1266 p. ●000. n. 20. , that he should not suffer either in life or limb, nor undergo perpetual imprisonment: and taking pledges 
o M. Paris. in anno 1266. p. ●000. n. 20.  for his safe return) bringing him to Northampton, where being in the King's presence 
p Ibid. , the King of Almain gave 
q Ibid.  him thanks for his life; ingenuously acknowledging 
r Ibid. , that he himself had been murdered at Kenilworth, shortly after the Battle of Evesham, had not this Simon prevented it, (so highly were the Soldiers enraged 
s Ibid.  against the Royalists, for the death of the Earl of Leicester his Father, so slain at Evesham, as above said) insomuch as the King had 
t Ibid.  then received him to his full favour, but that the Earl of Gloucester (who bore malice towards him) and some others, prevented 
u Ibid.  it. Whereupon it was proposed 
x Ibid. , that he should render Kenilworth Castle, or depart the Realm, and receive an yearly Stipend of Five hundred marks, for his support, until the Kingdom should be settled in peace. But the Soldiers in the Castle hearing thereof, utterly refused 
y Ibid.  to yield it up at all, saying 
z Ibid. , that as they did not receive the custody of it from him, but from the Countess his Mother, so they would not deliver it up to any person living, but to her.  
Certain it is, that, being excepted 
a Ypod Neust. 65. n. 20.  from taking any benefit of that famous Decree, called Di●um de Kenilworth (made during the Siege) he fled 
b MS. in bibls. Bodl. (K 84.) E. 63.  privately thence, and got beyond-sea, as 'tis said 
c MS. in bibls. Bodl. (K 84.) E. 63. . But if he did go forth of England, 'tis as sure that he did return again ere long; for after the render of Kenilworth Castle, when Prince Edward marched to the Isle of Ely (in April following) having entered 
d MS. in hibls. Bodl. (Med. 20.) 123. a.  it by a Causeway of Hurdles, and other materials, made over the Fen, when some of the Rebels there fled 
e MS. in (hibl. Bodl.) Med. 20. 123. a.  to London, and others submitted 
f MS. in hibls. Bodl. (Med. 20.) 123. a.  upon terms of mercy (viz. that the Prince should intercede the King his Father in their behalf) this Simon joined 
g MS. in hibls. Bodl. (Med. 20.) 123. a.  with them in that their submission: But was thereupon put in prison, as it seems; for it is said 
h Ypod. Neust. p. 64. n 40. , that escaping out of prison, he fled into France: and that in Anno 1270. being 
i M. West. in eodem 〈◊〉.  at Uiterb●m in ●ta●, with his Brother Guy, he joined with him in the murder of Henry, eldest Son to Richard King of Almame, in the Church of S. Silvester there, as he stood at Mass.  
¶ Of Guy the third Son, it appears 
l H Kn●gh●on 2449. n. 40. , that he fought in the Van of the Rebellious Baron's Army, at the Battle of Lewes: and that afterwards being taken prisoner 
m MS in hibls. 〈◊〉. ●K 84) f 64. a.  in the Battle of Evesham, he was sent prisoner 
n M. Paris p. 100L. n. 40.  to Dovor Castle. Moreover, that making his escape 
o Ibid. n. 50.  thence, by the treachery of his Keeper, he went 
p Ibid.  into tuscany, where gaining much reputation 
q Ibid.  for his valour in the Wars, he obtained 
r Ibid.  the Daughter and Heir to the Earl Rufus for his Wife. As also that meeting 
s 〈…〉  with Henry, eldest Son to the King of Almame, at U●terb●um in Italy, he joined 
t 〈…〉  with his Brother Simon, in the murder of him, whilst he was at Mass in the Church of S. 〈◊〉. For which barbarous fact, being first excommunicated 
u Ypod Neust. p. 67. n. 40.  by Pope Gregory the Tenth, it being an offence so scandalous to Christianity; he was also imprisoned 
x Ibid. 71 n. 10. : But afterwards, viz. in Anno 1283. set at liberty 
y Ibid. 71 n. 10.  by Pope Martin the Second, and sent to Romand●ola, which he almost 
z T. Wals. p. 12 n. 20.  reduced by his military prowess: and so returned into Tuscany, to possess 
a T. Wals. p 12 n. 20.  the Inheritance, descended to his Wife, by the death of her Father.  
Lastly, of Almaric, I find 
b T. Wals. p. 10. , that in Anno 1283. (9 E. 1.) he being a prisoner, was, at the instance of john Peckham Archbishop of Canterbury, set at liberty; the Clergy undertaking for him, that he should thenceforth demean himself peaceably; and that thereupon he went into France, and so to Rome; where quitting his Orders (for it seems he was a Priest) he was made a Knight; but died shortly after.   

Ghisnes.  
ABout the latter end of King John's time, Ernald Count of Ghisnes in France, possessing 
a Claus. 1 H. ●. m. 7.  Lands in the Counties of Kent, Bedford and Essex, which amounted 
b Testa de Nevil Essex.  to Twelve Knights Fees, and were 
c Testa de Nevil Essex.  part of the Honour of Boloin, had 
d Testa de Nevil Essex.  the reputation of a Baron of this Realm. Which Lands, in respect of his adherence to the rebellious Barons of that Age, were seized 
e Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  into the King's hands: But, upon the death of King john (the Scene then altering) he made 
f Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  his peace with King Henry, and thereupon obtained his Mandate 
g Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 7.  to the Sheriffs of those Counties, for Livery of them to him again: and died 
h Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 5.  in 6 H. 3. leaving issue Baldwin his Son and Heir; who, paying his Relief, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 7 H. 3. m. 5.  of them.  
Besides these, there was another of that name, about the same time, called Robert de Ghines. Which Robert held 
l Testa de Nevil. North.  the Honour of Chokes, in Com. Northampt. In 33 H. 3. this Robert de Ghisnes, than Uncle 
m Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 4.  (id est, Father's Brother) to Arnulph Earl of Ghisnes, sold 
n Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 4.  the Inheritance of the Manor of Gayton (in Com. Northampt.) with all 
o Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 4.  his Lands and Knights Fees in England, for Seven hundred marks fourteen shillings four pence Sterling, unto Ingetram Lord Fienies; as also 
p Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 4.  his total right to all those Lands, in this Realm, formerly belonging to Robert Advocate of Arras, Lord of Bethun, with the Homages and Services of those who held of them: Which sale King Henry the Third confirmed 
q Claus 36 H. 3. m. 12. in dorso. .  
I come next to Ingelram de Ghisnes, the first of that Christian name that I find. He was also called 
r M. Paris. p. 485. n. 40.  Ingelram de Cusci; but how related to these beforementioned, I cannot say. This Ingelram was 
s M. Paris. p. 485. n. 40.  a noble Baron of France, and had a Daughter called Mary, wedded 
t M. Paris. p. 485. n. 40.  to Alexander King of Scotland.  
To this Ingelram succeeded another Ingelram, who having married 
u Rot. Fin. 11 ●. 1. m. 14.  Christian the Daughter and Heir to Wil●iam de Lindesey (one of the Heirs 
x Rot, Pip. 29 E. 1. Westmot.  also to William de Lancaster) doing his fealty 
y Rot. Fin. ut supra.  for the Lands of her Inheritance, in 11 E. 1. had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of them: Amongst which was 
a Rot. Pip. 19 H. 1. Lane.  the Manor of Wyreldale, in Com. Lan●. Whereupon William the Son of Walter de Lindesey, in consideration 
b Claus. 13 E. ●. in dorso. m. 9  of One hundred and twenty pounds, quit-claimed 
c Claus. 13 E. ●. in dorso. m. 9  to them all his Right to the Manor of Wytington in Com. Lanc.  
In 24 E 3. this Ingelram having approved 
d Rot. Scoc. 24 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  himself faithful to the King, obtained his precept 
e Rot. Scoc. 24 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  to the Sheriff of Aberden in Scotland; to make Livery unto him of all those Lands in his Bayliwick, whereof he had been dispossessed by the Scots, and which King Edward had gained 
f Rot. Scoc. 24 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  from them. And in 25 E. 1. was 
g Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Wars of that Realm, in the service of King Edward. So likewise in 
h Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 2.  26 E. 1. being then of the Retinue with Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Heref, and Essex. And again in 
i Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 2.  29 E. 1.  
Moreover in 1 E. 2. he had command 
k Claus. 1 E. 2. in dorso m. 18  to fit himself with Horse and Arms▪ in defence of the Counties of Lancast. Cumb. and Westmorl▪ against the incursions of the Scots: And in 
l Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorsom. 5.  4 E. 2. (amongst others) to be at Rok●sburg●, on the Feast day of S. Peter ad vincula, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to march against them. But farther I cannot say of him, other than that he had summons 
m Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso . to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 24 E. 1. till 15 E. 2. inclusive: and that he died 
n Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 60. . in 17 E. 2. being then seized 
o Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 60.  of the Manor of Mid●oleton, juxta Richmund, of the Inheritance of Christian his Wife, who survived him; leaving William 
p Esc. 16 E. 2. n. 60.  his Son and Heir, Thirty five years of age.  
Which William, 
William.  called 
r Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  William de Couci, departed 
s Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  this life without issue, being then seized 
t Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  of the moiety of the Manor of Kirkby in Kendale; excepting Five marks yearly rend, held by Robert his Brother, for life. Which moiety was held 
u Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  of the King in Capite by Barony. He was then likewise seized 
x Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  of the Manors of Ulvereston and ●●ureholm, and moiety of the Manor of Wyresdale in Com. Lanc. as also of the Manor of Thornton in Lonsdale in Com. Ebor. leaving Ingelram 
y Esc. 17 E. 3. n. 51.  his Brother and Heir, of full age.  
Which Ingelram 
Ingelram.  married 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Catherine Daughter to ... Archduke of Austria, and by her had issue 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  another Ingelram: 
Ingelram.  Who being 
b Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  a p●rson of singular endowments and merit, had high estimation from King Edward the Third, but especially 
c Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  for his signal deportment towards him, from the beginning of the Peace betwixt England and France: In consideration 
d Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  whereof, in the 37. of his Reign, that King bestowed 
e Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  on him all the Lands and Lordships of William de Couci, whose Cousin and Heir (viz. Brothers Son) he was. Which Lands, after the death of the said William, (for 
f Ibid.  certain causes) came 
g Ibid.  to the Crown; viz. the Manor of Coghall, in Com. Ebor. the moiety of the Manor of Kirkby in Kendale, with its members, lying in Com, Cumber. and Westmorl. and moiety of the Manor of Alreston, in Com. Lanc. to hold to himself and his Heirs, in as ample manner as Christian de Guisnes, Cousin to the said Ingelram, enjoyed the same.  
And not only so, but gave 
i Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  him his Daughter Isabel in marriage. And in 39 E. 3. affording him licence 
k Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  to go over with her into France, declared 
l Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  that what Children soever, Male or Female, they might have begotten betwixt them, and born beyond Sea, should enjoy and inherit all Lands descendable to them, in this Realm, as freely, as if they were born here.  
In 40 E. 3. when 
m Trois. 143. a.  Lionel Duke of Clarence, in order to his marriage with the Daughter of Galyauct Lord of Milan, came to Paris, this Ingelram, then 
n Trois. 143. a.  called Lord Couci, attended 
o Trois. 143. a.  the King of Franc●, with the Dukes of Burgundy and Bourbon, at his reception 
p Trois. 143. a.  there with great joy. Shortly after which, viz. the same year, he was, by Letters 
q Cart. 40 E. 3. n. 12.  Patents bearing date 11. May, advanced to the Title of Earl of Bedford; and for the better support of himself, and the Lady Isabel his Wife, had a Grant 
r Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  of a thousand marks per annum, to be received out of the Profits of the King's Exchequer: as also 
s Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 1●.  Thirty marks more, out of the issues of the County of Bedford, to be yearly paid by the Sheriff of that Shire.  
But in 41 E. 3. surrendering 
t Ibid.  that Patent, he obtained another 
u Ibid. , containing a Grant to himself, and the Heirs male of his Body, by her the said Isabel, of the Manors of ●remworth and Uanne, and Ten pounds yearly rend in the Suburbs of Canterbury: as also of the Manors of Haselbere, in Com. Summer. and Somerford-Keynes, in Com. Wiltes. And in 45 E. 3. another 
x Pat. 45 E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  for the marriage of Robert, Son and Heir to Thomas Earl of Oxford, to be a Husband for his Daughter Philippe; which took effect 
y Pat. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. ●5.  accordingly.  
Furthermore, in 46 E. 3. bearing the Title 
z Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 26.  of Earl of Bedford, and Count of Soison, he served 
a Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 8.  the King in his Wars of France. And in 49 E. 3. upon the death of Edmund de Vfford, procured a Grant 
b Pat. 49 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 26.  to the said Isabel his Wife, for the custody of all the Lands of the same Edmund, during the minority of his Heir. And in 51 E. 3. (with her the said Isabel) traveled 
c Rot. Franc. 51. E. 3. m. 12.  again into France.  
But surviving this Isabel, he afterwards wedded 
d Pat. 2 H. 4. p. 4. m. 16.  Isabel Daughter to Charles Duke of Lonain; and died, as 'tis said 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  at Bars, in Apulia, in Anno 1397. (21 R. 2.) leaving issue, by the before-specified Isabel his first Wife, two Daughters his Heirs; viz. Marry, married 
f Glover. apud Mills. p. 441.  to Henry de Barre; and Philippe to 
g Pat. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m. 15.  Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland.   

Earls of Cornwall.  
OF this County, Richard, 
Richard.  a younger Son to King john (for he calls 
* Claus. 16 Joh. m. 23.  him Fili●s noster) had the Title of Earl, in the time of King Henry the Third. Of him, the first mention I find, is in 16 joh. the King then directing his precept 
a Claus. 1● Joh. m. 23.  to Peter de Rupibas, Bishop of Winchester, (at that time Justice of England) for Livery (though then very young) of all the Lands of Roese de Dovor. whom he had married 
b Claus. 1● Joh. m. 23. , she being in the custody 
c Claus. 16 Joh. m. 23.  of William de Brewer. But, not long after this, (notwithstanding his tender years) he was in 1 H. 3. constituted Governor 
d Pat. ● H. 3. m. 6.  of Chileham Castle in Kent; and the next ensuing year obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 2 H 3. m. 3.  from the King, of the Honour of Walingford.  
Moreover in 5 H. 3. he had a Grant 
f Pat. 5 H. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of the Honour of Eye, to hold during pleasure, (which shortly after was rendered to the Duke of Louvain, the right owner thereof) And in 9 H. 3. had the like Grant 
g Pat. 9 H. 3. m. 7.  of the custody of the County of Cornwall (id est, the Sherevalty) during the King's pleasure; Henry de Berkering being his Substitute.  
In this 9th year of H. 3. he was girt 
h M. Paris. in ann. 1225. p. 323. n. 30.  with the Sword of Knighthood, upon Candlemas-day, with ten other Noble Persons, who were designed 
i M. Paris. in ann. 1225. p. 323. n. 30.  for his service; and soon after, accompanied 
k Ibid. n. 40.  William Longespe Earl of Salishbury (his Uncle) into Gascoine, having Letters 
l Ibid. n. 40.  of recommendation from the King to the Archbishop and Citizens of Burdeaur, who gladly welcoming 
m Ibid. n. 50  him thither, 
n Ibid. n. 50.  assisted ᶠ him with their best advice for recovery of those lost Territories. Whereupon he raised 
o Ibid. n. 50  forces in all those parts; having had from the King (before 
p Ibid.  he set out of England) a Grant 
q Ibid.  of the County of Cornwall, with all Poictou; for which respect he was generally called 
r Ibid.  Earl of Poictou; and marching into the Country, in a short time subjugated 
s Ibid.  all those places by force, which declined to do Homage to him; receiving a supply 
t Ypod. Neust in ann 1226.  of Five hundred Welsh from hence, with a large 
u Ypod. Neust in ann 1226.  sum of money.  
It is reported 
x M. Paris 324. & ibid. n. 10.  that whilst he lay at the Siege of the Castle of Riole, hearing of the approach of the Earl of March, he divided his Army; and with part thereof keeping the Siege, with the rest gave him Battle, and obtained an absolute Victory, whereby he gained all their Baggage, and took many prisoners. And, not long after this, having merited so well by these his successful beginnings, upon the third day of Pentecost (id est, 3. Cal. junii, 11 H. 3.) was advanced 
y Annal S. Augustin● Cant.  to the title and dignity of Earl of Cornwall, at Westminster, with great solemnity.  
But within a while after, there grew much difference 
z M. Paris. 337. n. 10.  betwixt him, and the King his Brother, touching a certain Lordship given to Waleran Teutonic (id est, Ties) by King john, which he alleged 
a Ibid.  to be parcel of the Earldom of Cornwall, and caused possession 
b Ibid.  to be taken of it for himself. Whereupon Waleran making complaint 
c Ibid. , the King first wrote to him about it, and then sent for him, commanding 
d Ibid.  the tender thereof, which he refused 
e Ibid.  to do; challenging 
f Ibid.  the judgement of his Peers, as to matter of right. Whereat the King took such offence, that he required 
g Ibid.  him forthwith to do it, or depart the Realm. Unto which he answered 
h Ibid. , that he would not deliver up the Land; nor, without the sentence of his Peers, go out of the Kingdom: and in great discontent departing, went 
i Ibid.  to his own house.  
Which breach betwixt the King and him, caused Hubert de Burgh (than Justice of England, and in chief power at Court) to advise 
k Ibid. n. 30.  the King to surprise him in his bed, the next night following, lest he should raise a disturbance in the Realm. But being privily advertised 
l Ibid. n. 30.  of that design, be fled 
m Ibid. n. 30.  immediately away, making no stop till he got 
n Ibid. n. 30.  to Reading, and thence hasting to Marleburgh, there found 
o Ibid. n. 40.  his trusty Friend William Marshal Earl of Dembroke; unto whom, having made relation 
p Ibid. n. 40.  of what had passed, they took their course 
q Ibid. n. 40.  to the Earl of Chester; and being thus got together, through the power and interest of their Friends, raised 
r Ibid. n. 40.  a potent Army, making their Rendezvous 
s Ibid. n. 40.  at Stanford; whence they sent 
t Ibid.  a minatory Message to the King, but imputing 
u Ibid.  all the fault to Hubert de Burgh, requiring 
x Ibid.  a confirmation of that Charter of the Forest, which had been cancelled at Oxford.  
The King therefore discerning this cloud, appointed 
y Ibid.  a meeting at Northampton, upon the third of the Nones of August next following; assuring 
z Ibid.  them, that he would there do full right unto all. Where meeting accordingly, for their better satisfaction (amongst other his condescensions) he gave ᵃ this Earl Richard his Mother's Dowry, with all the Lands in England which did appertain to the Earl of Brittany; as also those which belonged to the Earl of Bolein, then deceased: Whereupon he had Livery 
b Claus. 12 H. 3. m. 3.  of the whole County of Rutland. And in 15 H. 3. obtained another Grant 
c Ca●●. 15 H. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of the Inheritance of the Honour of Walingford, with the Castle, and all its appurtenances; as also of the Manor of Watlington, to hold by the service of three Knights Fees: Likewise 
d Cau. 15 H. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of all the Lands in England, which Queen Isabel (the King's Mother) held in Dower; and of those which belonged to Robert de Drewes, and to the Duke of Lorraine, (at that time seized into the King's hands) to hold until such time as the King should restore them.  
Moreover he then procured another Grant 
e Ibid.  of the whole County of Cornwall, with the Stanneries and Mines, to be held of the King and his Heirs by the service of five Knights Fees; bearing at that time the title 
f Ibid.  of Earl of Cornwall and Poictou. And before the end of that year (viz. in the month of April) the solemnity of the Feast of Easter being finished 
g M. Paris in an. 1231. p. 368. n. 20.  took 
h M. Paris in an. 1231. p. 368. n. 20.  to Wife Isabel Countess of Gloucester, (Widow of Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester) and Sister to William Marshal then Earl of Pembnoke. Likewise the same year he obtained a Grant 
i M. Paris. in an. 1231. p. 368. n. 50.  of the Manor, Castle and Honour of Cnaresburgh, in Com. Ebor. to himself and the issue of his body, by the same Isabel, to hold by the service of two Knights Fees.  
Nor was he less eminent for his military knowledge, than for those his great advancements in Riches and Honour: for in 20 H. 3. Ambassadors from the Emperor came 
k M. Par. in an. 1230. p. 421. n. 50.  to the King, to desire, that he might be sent to make War on his behalf against the French: But the King (though then married) having no child, answered 
l M. Par. in an. 1230. p. 421. n. 50. , That it could not stand with reason or safety, that a person so young, and especially at that time being the Heir apparent to the Crown, should be employed on such an hazardous adventure; offering 
m M. Par. in an. 1230. p. 421. n. 50.  them the choice of any other. Nevertheless before 
o Ibid. 431. ●. 30.  the end of that year, this Earl (with Gilbert Marshal then Earl of Pembroke, and divers other Great Men) took 
p Ibid. 431. ●. 30.  upon him the Cross, for a journey to the Holy-Land: and, for the better furnishing himself with money, sold many of his Woods. But, notwithstanding this resolution, he went not at that time: for the next year following, (viz. 21 H. 3.) the King being seduced 
q Ibid. 445. n. 30 ● 40.  by the advice of Aliens, and having wasted 
r Ibid. 445. n. 30 ● 40.  his Treasure, required 
s Ibid. 445. n. 30 ● 40.  a great supply from his Subjects; which being granted 
t Ibid.  and put 
u Ibid.  into the hands of Aliens, to be transported, occasioned 
x Ibid.  high discontents: this Earl therefore dealt freely with him, and represented 
y Ibid.  to him the danger thereof: and though he found, that what he then said availed little, ceased not, the next year following, to continue 
z Ibid.  his good advice; and in particular to tell him, how ill he had done in permitting Simon de Montfort to marry the Countess of Pembroke his Sister.  
Which free and plain dealing with the King, did not at all alienate his affections from him; for shortly after, viz. in 23 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 23 H. 3. m. 1.  of the Castle of Lidford, and Forest of Dertmore in Fee. Before the end of which year, meeting 
b Ibid. 516. n. 40.  with divers of the Nobility at Northampton, they did there, by Oath, oblige 
c Ibid. 516. n. 40.  themselves, to go forthwith into the Holy Land, for the service of God and the Church.  
Taking his leave 
d Ibid. in A. 1240. p. 526. n. 20.  therefore (soon after) of the Bishops, and divers of the Nobles at Reading, (there met by the appointment 
e Ibid. in A. 1240. p. 526. n. 20.  of the Pope's Legate) many of them wept 
f Ibid. in A. 1240. p. 526. n. 20. , in regard he was a person wholly minding the public welfare. Whereupon he told 
g Ibid. n. 30.  them, That had he not made his Vow, he would go, rather than stay to see the approaching miseries fall upon this Realm. And, having prepared 
h Ibid. n. 40.  all things ready for his journey, came 
i Ibid. n. 40.  to the Abbey of S. Alban, where, in full Chapter, he desired 
k Ibid. n. 40.  the Prayers of that whole Covent, for his good success. Then went 
l Ibid.  to London, and took his leave 
m Ibid.  of the King, the Legate, and Nobles, and so hasted 
n Ibid.  to Dovor.  
Whence, soon arriving in France, he was nobly received 
o Ibid. n. 50.  by the King of that Realm, and his Mother; who sent 
p Ibid. n. 50.  the Marshal to conduct him through that Country, and to entertain 
q Ibid. n. 50.  him in all places honourably; thence to 
r Ibid. 537.  Avinion, where he had 
s Ibid. 537.  also free and great entertainment; then to 
t Ibid. 537.  Uienna, whence he intended 
u Ibid. 537.  to take shipping for Arles. And being in those parts, was met 
x Ibid. n. 10.  by the Earl of Province (whose Daughter King Henry had married) and so hasted to 
y Ibid. n. 10.  the City of S. Giles, there to do his Devotions, and receive the Benediction of the Monks of that place; which done he gave them twenty marks.  
But before he went thence, there came 
z Ibid. n. 20.  to him a Legate from the Pope, (with the Archbishop of Arles) to inhibit 
a Ibid. n. 20.  him from proceeding farther on his journey. Which he took so ill (being fully resolved thereon, and fitted accordingly) that he refused 
b Ibid. n. 20.  both to obey their authority, and to hearken to their dissuasions. Seeing therefore all their endeavours in vain, they would 
c Ibid. n. 30.  have persuaded him to take shipping at the Port called The Deadwater; but that he liked not, and so entered 
d Ibid. n. 30.  the Mediterranean at Marseilles.  
In An. 1241. (25 Hen. 3.) being come into the Holy Land, he accepted 
e M. Westm. in eodem An.  of a Truce with the Sultan of Babylon; upon condition 
f M. Westm. in eodem An. , that the French, who were prisoners there, might be released; and that jerusalem, with all the parts adjacent, should be free from any molestation; as also upon divers other Articles, honourable to the Christians. And the next year following, viz. 26 Hen. 3. returned 
g M. Paris, p. 579. n. 50. ; the King therefore, having intelligence thereof, with the Queen, met 
h M. Paris, p. 579. n. 50.  him at Dovor.  
Soon after which, a Parliament 
i Ibid. 581. n 20.  being held at Westminister, where all the Nobles of the Realm were met; this Earl was sent 
k Ibid. 581. n 20.  to them by the King (with the Provost of Beverley) to desire their advice for the recovery of his Inheritance in Normandy, and other parts of France. But finding 
l Ibid. 595. n. 50.  that the King did not incline to follow the Counsel of those, who sought the general honour, and good of himself, and the Realm; after some sharp dispute 
m Ibid. 595. n. 50.  with him thereon, he associated 
n Ibid. 595. n. 50.  himself with the Earls, Marshal, Hereford, and some others, and took 
o Ibid.  shipping for France.  
Before this time it was, saith 
p Ibid. p 837. n. 20.  my Author, that the King, by the advice of his Nobles, having given him the whole Province of Gascoigne, he went thither; and showing his Charter, received the homages of that people; and after some years, by another Charter had a Confirmation of that Grant: But afterwards, when the Queen was delivered of a Son, that she so far prevailed with the King, as he should reassume his Grant, and give it to the Prince; and that this Earl thereupon grew much displeased, insisting still upon his right, though he thus lost the possession. Moreover, that the King being then in Gascoigne, and finding the people wavering in their obedience, not well knowing which way to lean; he did, in great wrath, require this Earl to resign his Grant, and to quit his whole right thereto: Also, that finding him refractory, he gave command, that the Men of Bourdeaux should seize upon him by night, and imprison him; which they refused to do, partly in respect of his birth, and partly by reason they had done homage to him. And furthermore, seeing he could not prevail with them that way, he corrupted some with gifts to effect his desires, viz. To lay hands on him as a Rebel, and cast him in prison. Also, That having advertisement thereof, (than lodging in the Monastery of S. Cross at Bourdeaux,) he got privily on Shipboard to come for England; but without Provisions, or any Necessaries for the journey: And lastly, (to add to his affliction) that he was so tossed with a fearful tempest; as that, being in no little peril of shipwreck, he made a Vow to found an Abbey for Monks of the Cistercian Order; in case he should safe arrive in England.  
The next thing memorable of him, is, that having taken 
q M. Westm in A 1243.  another journey to the Holy Land, (with William Longespe, Earl of Salisbury) he returned 
r M. Westm in A 1243.  thence in An. 1422. (26 Hen. 3.) and accompanied 
s M. Westm in A 1243.  the King into Gascoigne, in aid of Hugh le Brun, Earl of March, (who had married the King's Mother,) and was 
t M. Westm in A 1243.  with him in that Battle near Xant, against the King of France.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year, he married 
u Mat Paris, 606 n 4●.  Senchia, Daughter of Reymund, Earl of Province, Sister to the Queen; the Wedding being kept at Westminstet with great pomp; whom he endowed 
x Pat. 〈◊〉 H 3. m. 10.  at the Church door with the third part of all his Lands, whereof he then stood possessed, or should afterwards acquire, the Castle and Manor of Berkhamltead being part: And shortly after, keeping his Christmas 
y Mat Paris, in A. 12●●. p. 613 n. 20.  at Walingford, entertained 
z Mat Paris, in A. 12●●. p. 613 n. 20.  the King and most of the Nobility there with extraordinary feasting.  
In 30 Hen. 3. the Templars and Hospitalers electing 
a M. W●st. in An. 1245.  many secular persons into their Society's, for succour of the Holy Land, and defence of those Castles then besieged there; this Earl sent 
b M. W●st. in An. 1245.  them a thousand pounds towards that good work: And the same year, in accomplishment 
c Ibid. in An. 1246. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 928. n. 10.  of his Vow formerly made, Founded 
d Ibid. in An. 1246. Monast. Anglic. Vol. 1. 928. n. 10.  a Cisterc●an Abbey at Hales (near Winchombe in Com. Gloc.) causing also the Church of Beaulieu (which his Father King john had Founded) to be then dedicated. Moreover, in An. 1247, (31 Hen. 3.) by authority 
e Mat. Pa●●●, 734. n. 20.  from the Pope, he gathered 
f Ibid.  vast sums of Money from those who were signed with the Cross. And the next year following, through importunity with the King, obtained 
g 〈…〉  that no clipped Money should be current.  
In An. 1250. (34 Hen. 3.) passing 
h 〈…〉  through France, with a pompous retinue, viz. 
i 〈…〉  forty Knights, all in rich Liveries, five Wagons, and fifty Sumpter Horses (his Lady, and his Son Henry being also with him) the Pope, being then at Lions, sent 
k 〈…〉  all his Cardinals except one, besides a number of Clerks, to meet him, and conduct him thither: And there receiving 
l 〈…〉  him with great respect, feasted 
m 〈…〉  him at his own Table. Being returned 
n Ibid. 827. n. 40.  from thence, in An. 1251. (35 Hen. 3.) on the Eve of S. Leonard, he caused the Church of Hales to be dedicated 
o Ibid. 827. n. 40.  with great solemnity; which, with extraordinary costs, he had so founded, as is before observed. And in 36 Hen. 3. obtained a Grant 
p Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 16.  of the Manor of Ocham in Rutland, (sometime belonging to Isabel de Mortimer) in part of payment of five hundred pounds, due to him from the King, upon the marriage of Senchia his Wife, to hold to himself, and the Heirs of his Body by her.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, Albert a Clerk, coming 
q 〈…〉  over into England from the Pope, made offer 
r 〈…〉  to him of the Kingdom of Apulia; of which, he refused 
s 〈…〉  to accept, unless he might have some cautionary places of strength; as also Hostages for securing his possession. And in 38 Hen. 3. the King then 
t 〈…〉  going into Gascoigne, he was joined 
u 〈…〉  with the Queen, in the Government here, during his absence. In which year he exacted 
x 〈…〉  vast sums of Money from the jews, for the King's use.  
It is observed 
y Mat. Paris, p. 913 n. 40. , that in An. 1255. (39 Hen. 3.) upon a full meeting of the Nobles in Parliament at Westminster, the King specially applied himself to this Earl, by a formal Speech, for a large supply of Money, viz. Forty thousand pounds; the Pope having also written Letters to him for that purpose, signifying, That he should therein give a good example to others; but herein he answered neither of their expectations. And, being a person of high repute for his heroic and noble endowments, about two years after (in the Parliament 
z 〈…〉  held at London, on the Feast of the Nativity) certain Nobles of Almain, being arrived here, represented 
a 〈…〉  to the whole Baronage of England, then met; that, by unanimous consent of the Princes of the Empire, he was elected King of Romans, showing 
b 〈…〉  Letters Testimonial for farther manifestation thereof. Soon after which, the Archbishop of Cologne, with divers other of the Nobles of that Country, came 
c 〈…〉  likewise hither, and did homage 
d 〈…〉  to him. Whereupon he gave 
e 〈…〉  them five hundred marks towards their travelling expenses; as also a rich Mitre, adorned with precious Stones. Which so pleased the Archbishop, that he said 
f 〈…〉  thus, As he hath put this Mitre on my Head, I will put the Crown of Almain on his.  
In order whereunto, taking leave 
g 〈…〉  of his Friends, on the third day in Easter week, he committed 
h 〈…〉  himself to the Prayers of the Religious, and began 
i 〈…〉  his journey towards Yarmout●, there to take shipping, leaving the charge 
k 〈…〉  of his Castles and Lands in England 〈…〉 London; and arriving shortly at Aquisgrane, was there Crowned 
l Ypod. Neustr. in An 1●57.  King, upon Ascension day.  
Having thus received that great honour, he returned 
m Mat. Paris, 983. n. 50.  thence the next year after, and landed 
n Mat. Paris, 983. n. 50.  at Dovor, upon the day of S. julian, where the King met him with much joy. After this, during 
o M. Westm. in eodem. An.  his stay here, he made great preparation 
p M. Westm. in eodem. An.  for his journey back, to receive the Crown of the Empire; which the Pope, underhand, endeavoured 
q M. Westm. in eodem. An.  to obtain for him.  
But that which I have next observed to be most memorable of him, is, That upon that grand Rebellion of those haughty spirited Barons, then headed by Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Clare, Earl of Gloucester, he then adhered 
r Mat. Paris, 984. n. ●0.  stoutly to the King: And in 48 Hen. 3 marched 
s Ibid. 993. n. 50.  with him to Northampton, where the chief strength of all their Forces at that time were met together; and that he assisted 
t Ibid. 993. n. 50.  him in the siege and taking of that Town. As also, that pursuing their dissipated Forces into Sussex (where the Londoners, with all their power recruited them) he commanded 
u Ibid 995. n. 40 & 50.  the Body of the King's Army in that fatal Battle of Lewes; where he shared with him in the unhappy success of that day, being there taken prisoner 
x Ibid 995. n. 40 & 50. . Lastly, that in An. 1267. (51 Hen. 3.) he went 
y ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  again into Germany, and there married 
z ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  Beatrix, Niece to the Archbishop of Cologne. And in 55 Hen. 3. was made 
a Rot. Fin. 55 H. 3. m. 2.  Governor of Rockingham Castle in Com. Northampt. and Warden of the Forest.  
Having thus done with the chief of his secular actings and employments, I now come to his Works of Piety.  
Besides his Foundation of the Abbey of Hales (whereof I have already made mention) he likewise founded that of 
b Mon. Angli●. Vol. 1. 934 a. n. 50.  Rewley (of the same Order) in the Suburbs of Oxford; and moreover granted 
c Ibid. 583 b.  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, that all their Tenants within the precincts of the Honour of Walingford, should be exempted from Suit of Court to that Honour; provided, That his Bailiff of Walingford, should once every year keep a Court Leet for the Manor of Okebourne, within the bounds of the Priory there (which was a Cell to Bec) to see that the King's Peace should be duly kept; and that the benefit arising by that Leet, should redound to those Monks of Okebourne; they entertaining the Bailiff of Walingford with three or four Horse of his retinue, at their charge for that day.  
Furthermore, he gave 
d Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 834. n. 10.  to the Canons of the Holy Trinity at Knaresburgh, for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors, the Chapel of S. Robert at Knaresburgh, with the Advowson of the Church of Hamstwait; confirming all those Grants, which King john had given thereto, with divers other Lands of great extent. And to the Monks of S. Michael's Mount in Cornwall, gave 
e Ibid. 901 b. n. 60.  ten shillings Rend due to him for S. james Fair, kept yearly, near to that Mount.  
Having thus acted a long part on the Theatre of this World with great honour, after a tedious sickness 
f 〈…〉 , at his Manor of Berkhamstead in C●m. Hert. He died 
g 〈…〉  upon the fourth of the Nones of April, An. 1272. (56 Hen. 3.) whereupon his Heart was burled 
h 〈…〉  in the Grey Friars at Oxford, under a sumptuous Pyramid, and his Body 
i Ibid.  in the Abbey of Hales, so founded by him, as before hath been observed.  
By his first Wife, Roese de Dovor, he had no issue, she taking another Husband, as it seems, when she arrived to years of consent, as in my Discourse of that Family of Dovor is showed.  
By Isabel the second (Widow of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester,) he had issue four Sons, viz. john 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , Henry, 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , Richard 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , and Nicholas 
n Mat. Paris, p. 523. n. 40. , (of which Henry, I shall s●y more by and by) john and Richard departing this life in their Infancy, and Nicholas with his Mother in 
o Ex Coll. ut supra Mat Paris, ut supra.  Childbed Also a Daughter, who, dying 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  in her Cradle, was buried 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  near unto john, her Brother, at Reading.  
By Senchia the third Wife (Daughter to Reymund, Earl of Province) he had issue Richard, who died 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  young; and Edmund 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , who succeeded him in this Earldom of Cornwall. But by Beatrix 
t 〈…〉  the fourth Wife (Niece 
u 〈…〉  to the Archbishop of Cologne) he had no issue.  
It is said 
x 〈…〉  that he had an Illegitimate Daughter called Isabel, who became the Wife 
y 〈…〉  of Maurice Lord Berkley; and to whom King Henry the Third (call her his Niece) for her better support in the forty eighth of His Reign, gave 
z Claus 48 H. 3. m. 4.  the Manors of Herotesham and Crotesclive in Kent. There is also this Epitaph Recorded 
a Vinc. Discov. ut supra.  for him: 
Hic jacet in Tumulo Richardus Teutonicorum  
Rex vivens, propriá contentus sorte bonorum.  
Anglorum Regis Germanus, Pictaviensis  
Ante Comes dictus; sed tandem Cornubiensis.  
Demum Theutonicis tribuens amplissima dona  
Insignitus erat, Caroli rutilante Coronâ.  
Hinc Aquilam gessit clypeo, sprevitque Leonem,  
Regibus omnigenis praecellens per rationem.  
Dives opum mundi; sapiens, conviva, modestus;  
Alloquio, gest●, dum vixit semper honestus.  
jam regnum Regno commutans pro meliore,  
Regi coelorum summo conregnet honore.   
Of his two Sons, I shall first speak of Henry.  
This Henry, in An. 1257. (41 Hen. 3.) was 
a Mat. Paris, 956. n. 10.  Knighted by Richard, King of Almain, his Father, upon the day of his Coronation, at Aquisgrave in Germany.  
It is said 
b 〈…〉 , that in 47 Hen. 3. having been, through plausible and specious pretences, seduced by Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and some other of the Rebellious Barons, he was taken off by Prince Edward, for the Honour of Tikhill, which he then gave 
c 〈…〉  him. And the same year received 
d 〈…〉  one hundred marks, assigned to him out of the Issues of the County of ●orset, by the King's appointment, to fortify the Castles of Cor●f and Shirebourne. But notwithstanding this, it seems, that he inclined to them again; for, the next year following (viz. 48 Hen. 3.) upon 
e Mat. Paris, 992. n. 50. & 993.  the march of Montfort, and his party, into the Counties of Gloucester, Worcester, Salop; and then Southwards: This Henry, favouring 
f Mat. Paris, 992. n. 50. & 993.  them, was taken 
g Mat. Paris, 992. n. 50. & 993.  by some of the King's Soldiers. Howbeit, shortly after, the King holding 
h Ibid. n. 40.  a Parliament at London, amongst those who fell 
i Ibid. n. 40.  off from that rebellious pack, he was 
k Ibid. n. 40.  one, and thenceforth stuck stoutly to the King, marching 
l Ibid. n. 50.  with him to Northampton, where the chief of their strength, being 
m Ibid. n. 50.  then got together, after a sharp dispute, were vanquished 
n Ibid. n. 50. .  
Moreover, in the Battle of Lewes, he was 
o Ibid ●06. n. 10 & 20.  one of the principal Commanders in the Body of the King's Army, at that time led 
p Ibid ●06. n. 10 & 20.  by Richard, King of Almain, his Father; and, after that fatal overthrow there (through the assistance of the Londoners, who poured out all the strength they could make to their aid) seeing the King and divers of the Nobles made prisoners 
q Ibid ●06. n. 10 & 20. ; he joined 
r Ibid ●06. n. 10 & 20.  with Prince Edward in mediating a fair reconciliation betwixt both parties: And, in order thereto, the next day following, put 
s Ibid ●06. n. 10 & 20.  himself into the hands of Montfort, and the rest.  
But after this I have not observed any thing else, farther memorable of him, other than, that in 56 Hen. 3. being 
t Ibid. 1007. n. 20.  with Prince Edward on his way towards the Holy Land, and partly weary 
u Ibid. 1007. n. 20.  of the length of the journey, and partly desirous 
x Ibid. 1007. n. 20.  to see his Father before he died; having leave 
y Ibid. 1007. n. 20.  to return, he came 
z Ibid. 1007. n. 20.  into Italy, and at Uiterbium was 
a Ibid.  basely murdered by Guy, one of the Sons to Montfort, Earl of Leicester, within the Church of S. Laurence, at high Mass, in revenge of his Father's death; who had been slain in the Battle of Evesham, about seven years before, as I have elsewhere fully manifested.  
¶ ay now come to Edmund, 
Edmund.  who surviving his Father, succeeded him in the Dignity of Earl.  
In 42 Hen. 3. this Edmund being possessed 
b Rot. P● p. 42 H. 3. Norf.  of the Honour of Eye (his Father then living) upon levying the Scutage of Wales, paid 
c Rot. P● p. 42 H. 3. Norf.  one hundred eighty one pounds for ninety Knights Fees and an half belonging thereto: And in An. 1266. (51 Hen. 3.) obtained 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 289.  of a certain Nobleman, Lord of Seyland, a large proportion of the Blood of Christ, which he deposited in the Abbey of Hales, (so founded by his Father, as aforesaid.)  
Furthermore, in 55 Hen. 3. accomplishing 
e Esc. 56 H. 3. n. 32.  his full age of twenty one years, he received 
f Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. MS. in● Bibl. Bodl. [K. 84. Cant.] f. 65 b  the honour of Knighthood upon S. Edward's day; and soon after that, was invested 
g MS. in Bibl Bodl. ut supra.  with the Title of Earl of this County, by cincture 
h MS. in Bibl Bodl. ut supra.  with the Sword. Before the end of which year, he likewise married 
i MS. in Bibl. Bodl. ut supra.  Margaret, the Sister of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester; and shortly after, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 56 H. 3. m. 14.  of the Castles of Knaresburgh, Walingford, Okham, and Berkhamstead, of his Inheritance.  
Moreover, in 13 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 13 E. ●. n. 39  for a weekly Market every Friday at his Manor of Cosham in Com. Wiltes. And the same year had another 
m Pars al●era de eodem An. n. 1.  for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Great Cestreton and Little Cestreton in Com. Oxon. As also for Free Chase 
n Ibid. n 19  in his Lands of Wasseley and Wymbur●holt.  
In 15 E. 1. he had a Grant 
o 〈…〉  of the Castle of Ocham, to hold in Fee, with the Sheriffalty of the County of Rutland. And in 16 E. 1. being made Warden 
p 〈…〉  of England, during the King's absence (in the Wars cf Scotland) marched 
q 〈…〉  into Wales, and laid siege 
r 〈…〉  to Droselan Castle, the Walls whereof he demolished 
s 〈…〉 . Furthermore, in 17 Edw. 1. he was constituted Sheriff 
t 〈…〉  for the County of Cornwall in Fee. And in 25 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Precept 
u Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 10  to the Barons of his Exchequer, that they should not exact more from him for the Honour and Castle of Walingford, than the service of three Knights Fees; by which it had been granted 
x Ibid.  to his Father, and his Heirs, in 15 Hen. 3.  
This Edmund founded 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1 p. 78.  a certain College at Assherugge in Co. Buck. in honour of the Blood of our Saviour, for certain Brethren called Bonhomes. And 
z Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 934 b. & 935 a. Mon Ang. Vol. 2. 344 b. n. 10.  for the Soul of Richard, King of Almain, his Father, gave 
a Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 934 b. & 935 a. Mon Ang. Vol. 2. 344 b. n. 10.  to the Monks of Rewley, in the Suburbs of Oxford, (being fifteen in number) all his Lands in North Osney; as also his Manor of Erdington, and Mills at Karsington, in that County. Likewise one Acre of Land in Bel juxta Roslin, with the Advowson of the Church of Wendrove, in the Hundred of Kerier in Com. Cornub. also all his Woods at Nettlebed; and divers Houses in London, situate in the Parish of S. Thomas the Apostle; with certain Lands in Wylauston, and sixty shillings yearly Rent, payable by the Monks of Thame, out of the Manor of Stoke-Cal. mach, and departed 
b 〈…〉  this life ... 28 Ed. 1. being then seized 
c 〈…〉  of the Honours of Eye, St. Waleries, and Wallingford; as also of the Castle and Honour of Knaresburgh. Likewise of the Manor of Launceton, of the Castle and Town of Reshmell; of the Borough of Salithiell, and Castle of Tintagell, with the Borough, in Com. Cornub. Also of the Castle and Town of Trematon, with the Borough of Ashe, and Manor of Calistoke, in the same County: Of the Manor of Fordington in Com. Dors. Mere, with the Castle; Corsham, Walton, and Clalton, in Com. Wiltes. Little Weldon in Com. Northampt.. Of the Castle of Ocham, with the Manors of Egelton and Langham in Com. Rutl. And likewise of the whole County of Rutland. Moreover he died seized of the City of Chichester in Com. Suss. of the Castle of Berkhamstead in Com. Hertf. And of the Manors of Bensington and Watlington, with the four Hundreds, viz. the Hundred and half of Celtrens, the Hundreds of Piniton, Lewekenore, Benfield, and Law ... rer; likewise of the half Hundred of Swabby; the Castle and Honour of Wallingford, and Manor of Henly in Com. Oxon.  
Upon this his death which happened 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  at Assherugge on the Calends of October, An. 1300. (28 Edw. 1.) without 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  issue; the King, by his Letters to the Bishop of Hereford, signified 
f Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  That he resolved to have him buried in the Abbey at Hales, upon Thursday after Palm Sunday, next ensuing; and therefore, for the more honourable solemnity of his Funeral, purposing 
g Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  to be there himself, desired 
h Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  that Bishop to meet him, and to give his assistance in the celebration thereof. The like Letters 
i Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  he wrote to the Bishops of Worcester and Exeter; as also to the Abbots of Evesham, Tewskbury, Winchcomb, Pershore, Eynesham, Cirencester, Osney; Stanley in Com. Wiltes. Bordesley, Rewley near Oxford, Gloucester, and to the Prior of Worcester. At the solemnising of this great Funeral, there was 
k 〈◊〉 Coll. R. Gl. S. ut supra.  likewise Prince Edward, with the Bishops of Durham and Chester; as also the Earl of Warwick, and divers other of the Nobility.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year, I find that through the Mediation 
l 〈…〉  of the Peers, in the Parliament then held at Lincoln, the King was pleased to allow 
m 〈…〉  unto Margaret his Widow, five hundred pounds per annum for her support: And that, for the making good thereof these Lordships, Lands, and Rents, were assigned 
n Claus. 29 E. 1. m 15.  viz. The Castle and Manor of Ocham in Com. Rotel. with the Hundreds of Martinesley, Alnestow, and East-Hundred; the Hamlet of Egilton (part of the Manor of Langham) in the same County. Also fourteen pounds sixteen shillings four pence yearly Rent, issuing out of the Court-Leets and Sheriffs Aid in Keten, Preston, Okeham, Hameldon, and divers other Towns in that County: The Manor of Baketon in Com. Norf. the Manor of Haghleigh in Com. Suff. the Castle and Manor of Eye, the Hamlets of Dalingho, Alderton and Thorndon, in the same County; the Manor of Kirketon, with the Towns, Hamlets, and Hundreds of Kirketon, Haselhou, Coringham, and Maule; with the issues of the Soke-mote of those Manors, all in Com. Linc. the Manor of Harewell in Com. Berks. the Manor of Isleworth, with the Hamlets of Heston, Twikenham, and Wicton in Com. Middles. twenty one pounds yearly Rend out of Queenhithe in the City of London; the Town of Rockingham, and Manor of Little Weldon in Com. Northampt. the Manor of Glatton, with the Hamlet of Holme in Com. Hunt, the Manor of Fordington, with the Hamlet of Whitwell in Com. Dorset. twenty pounds yearly Rend of the Farm of the Town of Malmsbury in Com. Wiltes. twenty pounds fifteen shillings six pence yearly Rend of the Farm of the Borough of Ivelcester in Com. Somers. ten pounds seventeen shillings seven pence yearly Rent, out of Old Shorham in Com. Suss. the Manor of Cippeham, and Hamlet of Stor. in Com. Buck. with the Manor and Town of Henly in Com. Oxon.   

Camois.  
THe first mention of this Family, that I have seen, is in the first of Henry the Third. Ralph de Camois 
Ralph.  who had been 
a Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 1.  an adherer to the Rebellious Barons (in King john's time) then returning 
b Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 1.  to his obedience. Whereupon the Sheriff of Huntingdonshire had command 
c Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 1.  to restore unto him, those his Lands in that County, which had been seized into the King's hands, by reason thereof. After which, viz. in 26 Hen. 3. he executed 
d Rot. Pip. de iisdem An. Su●●. & S●if. ●  the Sheriff's Office, for the Counties of Surrey and Sussex, the last half of that year: So likewise 
e Rot. Pip. de iisdem An. Su●●. & S●if. ●  from that time, till the one half of the thirtieth year of that King's Reign.  
Moreover, in 42 Hen. 3. being then called 
f Claus. 4●. H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  Ralph de Camois Senior, (amongst other the great Men of that time) he had Summons 
g Claus. 4●. H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, ●on Monday preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the insolences of the Welsh; and departed 
h Esc. 43 H. 3. m. 2● Su●●.  this life in 43 H. 3. being then seized 
i Esc. 43 H. 3. m. 2● Su●●.  of the Manor of Wodeton in Comitat. Surr. Ditton in Com. Cantabr. and Burewell in Comitat. Oxon. as also of divers Knights Fees, in other Counties; leaving 
k Esc. 43 H. 3. m. 2● Su●●.  Sir Ralph Camcis Knight, his Son and Heir, at that time forty years of age. Which Sir Ralph 
Ralph.  thereupon doing his Homage had livery 
l Rot. Fin. 4●. H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands. And in 48 H. 3. obtained Licence 
* Cart. 4● H. 3. m. 3.  for a Market every week upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Torpel, in Com. Northampt. as also for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Giles.  
But when 
m MS. in bibls. Bodl. 8 V. 8. Th. 140. a.  Montfort Earl of Leicester, with other the discontented Barons of that age, armed themselves, under colour of asserting the Laws of the Land, and Liberties of the Subject, he joined 
n Ibid.  himself to them; and, after their Victory at Lewes (where the King was taken prisoner) stood in such esteem with them; as that they constituted 
o Ibid.  him one of their Council of State, by whom the whole Realm should thenceforth be governed; and as one in whom they chiefly confided, summoned 
p Claus. 49 H. 3. in dorso.  him to that Parliament, which they then held in the King's name. This Ralph died 
q Rot. Fin. 5 Edw. 1. m. 18.  in 5 Edw. 1. being then seized 
r Rot. Fin. 5 Edw. 1. m. 18.  of the Manors of Torpel, Uptone, Cotherstoke, Glapthorne, and Pilketone, in Com. Northamp. which he held of the Abbot of Peterburgh, by the service of six Knights Fees: Likewise of the Manor of Styvekele, in Comit. Hunt. of the Manor of Burwell, in Comit. Oxon. Orewell, in Comit. Cantab. with the Abvowson of the Church; and of the Manor of Hengeston, in the same County, which he held by the service of half a Barony; leaving 
john.  john 
s Rot. Fin. 5 Edw. 1. m. 18.  his Son and Heir twenty six years of age; who paying an hundred pounds for his Relief 
t Rot. Pip. 6 Edw. 1. Norff. Suff. , and doing his Homage, had thereupon Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 5 E. 1. m. 18.  of his Lands.  
About that time also, he had livery 
o Ibid. m. 23.  of the Lands of Mabel de Torpell, whose Cousin and Heir he was; then doing his Fealty for them: And in 8 Edw. 1. quit-claimed 
p Claus. 8 E 1. in dorso, m. 2. , to King Edward and Queen Elianore, all his right in and to the Manors of Torpell, and Upton, in Com. Northamp. as also to the Advowsons' of the Churches of those Manors. Which Manors he held 
q Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 3●.  by the service of four Knights Fees. And in 10 Edw. 1. having been 
r Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Wales, had Scutage 
s Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  of all his Tenants by Military service. But that which is most memorable 
t Plac. Parl. p. 231.  of him, is, that having married Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Sir john de Gatesden Knight: Which Margaret better affecting Sir William Painell Knight, departed from this her Husband, and lived adulterously with him; he thereupon came to an accord with Painell; and, by a formal Grant in Writing, under his Seal, quitted unto him all his right and title to her; as also to all her Goods and Chattels; as by the said Charter, a Copy whereof I have thought fit here to insert, appeareth. viz.  
OMnibus Christi fidelibus, ad quos praesens Scriptum pervenerit, Johannes de Cameys, filius & haeres Domini Radulphi de Cameys, salutem in Domino. Noveritis me tradidisse & dimisisse, Spontaneâ voluntate meâ, Domino Willielmo Paynel militi, Margaretam de Cameys, filiam & haeredem Domini Johannis de Gatesden, uxorein meam: Et etiam dedisse & concessisse eidem Willielmo, relaxasse & quietum clamasse, omnia bona & catalla, quae ipsa Margareta habet, vel de caetero habere posset: & etiam, quicquid mei est de praedictâ Margaretâ, bonis vel catallis, cum pertinentiis: ita quod nec ego, nec aliquis alius, nomine meo, in praedictâ Margaretâ, bonis & catallis ipsius Margaretae, cum suis pertinentiis, de caetero exigere, vel vendicare poterimus, nec debemus imperpetnum. Ac vol● & coneed●, & per present Scriptum confirmo; quod praedicta Margareta, cum praedicto Domino Willielmo, sit & man●at, pro voluntate ipsius Willielmi. In cujus rei Testimonium huic praesenti Scripto Sigillum me●m apposai; Hiis testibus, Thomâ de Depeston; Johanne de Ferring, Willielmo de Icombe, Henrico le Biroun, Stephano Camerario, Waltero le Blound, Gilberto de Batecumbe, Roberto de Bosco, & aliis.  
After which, departing 
u Ibid.  this life, and leaving her alive, she formally married 
x Ibid.  herself to the same Sir. W●lliam Pa●nel: who thereupon by petition 
y Ibid.  in Parliament in 28 Edw. 1. laid claim to the third part of the said Manor of Torpell, as her Dowry, whereof her Husband Comois was formerly seized. But to this claim the King's Attorney made answer 
z Ibid. ; that she had no right at all thereto, in regard that she did voluntarily forsake her said Husband, long before his death; and lived adulterously with Painell; as also, that she was never reconciled to her Husband Camois. Unto which answer Painell and she replied 
a Ibid. ; that though she abode with him, it was not in an Adulterous manner, but by virtue of that Grant before recited. Whereupon the decision thereof was referred 
b Ibid.  to the next Parliament, which began at Lincoln, on the Octaves of St. Hillary 29 Edw. 1. And afterwards to 
c Ibid.  the Parliament at Westminster, on the Octaves of St. john Baptist, 30 E. 1. But in conclusion, the King's Council urging the Statute of ... whereby it was enacted 
d Ibid. ; That, If a Wife, do, of her own accord, forsake by'r Husband, and live Adulterously with another man; she shall, for ever, be debarred from her Dowry, unless her Husband do again receive her without Ecclesiastical cohertion; and, being reconciled to her, do cohabit with him: Judgement 
e Ibid.  was given against her, that she should have no Dowry of the Lands of her said Husband Camois.  
To this Sir john, succeeded Sir Ralph de Camois Knight, 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir; who in 25 E. 1. was 
f Rot. Vascon. 25 Edw. 1. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine: and in 
g Rot. Scoc. 28. Edw. 1. m. 11.  28 Ed. 1. in the Scottish Wars (all this being in his Father's life-time.) So likewise in 
h Rot. Scoc. 31. Edw. 1. m. 6.  31. E. 1. in which year he obtained a Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands at Hamptonet, in Com. Suss. And, in 34 E. 1. having received the Honour of Knighthood 
i Comp Custodus magna Garderobe de eodem Anno. , with Prince Edward, and many others, by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies, went with him into Scotland, being then of the retinue with Hugh le Despenser. In 2 Edw. 2. this Ralph was again 
k Pot. Scoc. 2 E●w. 2. m. 14.  in the Scottish Wars; and the same year obtained another Grant 
l Ca●t. 2 E 2. n. 19  for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands at Wolbeding, in Com. Suss.  
In 4 Edw. 2. upon the death 
m Rot. Fin. a Edw. 2. m. 13.  of Margaret his Mother, doing his Fealty, he had livery 
n Rot. Fin. a Edw. 2. m. 13.  of the Manor of Eling, in Com. Southamp. which was of her Inheritance. And in 6 E. 2 obtained a Charter 
o Cart. 6 E. 2. n. 68  for a Market every Monday at his Manor of Bradwater, in Com. Suss. as also for a Fair yearly there, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle. Moreover, in 7 Edw. 2. he was again 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw. 2. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, being of the retinue 
q Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw. 2. m. 4.  with Hugh Despenser the elder. And in 12 Edw. 2. had another Charter 
r Cart. 12. E. 2. n. 44. & Cart. 13 E. 2. n. 13.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesne Lands at Pilketon, and Caneshore, in Com. Northamp. Stivecle, in Comit.. Hunt. as also in Elings, Lasham, and Hamelton, in Com. Southampt. Furthermore, in 13 Edw. 2 he was made Governor 
s Rot Fin. 13 Edw. 2. m 17.  of Windsor Castle, and Warden of that Forest: And in 18 Edw. 2. constituted Governor 
t Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m 17.  of Helegh Castle in Com. Staff. The same year he had likewise a Grant 
u Cart 18 E. 2. n. 21.  to himself and Elizabeth his Wife; as also to Hugh their Son, and to the Heirs of his Body, of the Manor of Westbury, in Com. Southamp. which divolved to the Crown by the forfeiture of Robert Lewer: and obtained another Charter 
x Ibid. n. 18.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesne Lands at Westbu●y, Estumme, and Westumme, in the same County Lastly, in 20 Edw. 2. he obtained another Charter 
y Cart. 20 E. 2. n. 4. , for a Fair yearly at Rogate, in Com. Suss. as also for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands there; and at Herting, ●ortwike, Tudaham, and Aldradesham, in the same County.  
But, as he had been of the retinue unto Hugh Despenser the elder, so was he an adherer 
z Pat. 1 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  to Hugh the younger (who suffered death with his Father, as I have, in my discourse of that Family, showed.) Wherefore, in 1 Edw. 3 he procured the King's pardon 
a Pat. 1. ●. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  for that transgression: And in 7 Edw. 3 was again 
b Rot. Scoc. 7 Edw. 3. m. 24.  in the Wars of Scotland. This Ralph had Summons 
c Claus. de iisdem Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, from 7 E. 2. until 9 Edw. 3. inclusive. But after that time, I have not found farther mention of him.  
I come next to Thomas de Camois; 
Thomas.  who in 19 Edw. 3. was 
d 〈…〉  in the Wars of Franc●; as also in 
e 〈…〉  20 Edw. 3. being then of the retinue 
f Ibid.  with Thomas de Brewose.  
At that time also there was 
g Ibid.  another Ralph de Camois, 
Ralph.  in that famous Expedition then made into France, being of the retinue 
h Ibid.  with Henry Earl of Lancaster. Which Ralph continued 
i 〈…〉  there, the next ensuing year, under the command of that Earl.  
After this, viz. in 38 Edw. 3. john Duke of Lancaster being 
k Fr●●ssard. lib 1 & 2. 136. a.  in Spain, with a powerful Army (whereof he himself led the Vanguard) he made 
l Fr●●ssard. lib. 1 & 2. 136. a.  twelve Knights, whereof Sir Ralph de Camois was 
m Fr●●ssard. lib 1 & 2. 136. a.  one. After which time I find no more of him.  
But in 41 Edw. 3. I observe that the King granted 
n Cart. 41 E. 3. n. 11.  a Charter of Free-warren unto Hugh 
Hugh.  de Camois, in all his Demesne Lands at Estro●p, Likeput, Crambourne, Weston, Braybeof, and Eling, in Com. Southamp.  
In 47 Edw. 3. there was likewife another Thomas de Camois. 
Thomas.  Which Thomas obtained the King's Charter 
o Cart. 47 E. 3. n. 15.  for a Market every week upon the Saturday, at his Manor of Bradwater, in Com. Suss. As also a Fair upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle. And in 1 Ric. 2. served 
p 〈…〉  the King in his Fleet at Sea, being then of the retinue with William Lord Latimer. In 3 R. 2. this Thomas was 
q 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into France: and in 7 R. 2. being elected 
r 〈…〉  one of the Knights for the Shire of Surrey, in the Parliament then held, was specially discharged 
s 〈…〉  from that service, by reason he was a Banneret; in regard 
t 〈…〉  that Bannerets formerly had not been put upon th●t service. Furthermore, the same year, in stead of the Market at Bradwater, in Comit. Suss. formerly on the Saturday, he obtained a new Charter 
u 〈…〉  for it, to be kept on the Monday: and in 9 Ric. 2. was again in the Wars of France. Moreover, in 10 Ric. 2. he was 
x 〈…〉  in that Expedition with john Duke of Lancaster (than King of Castille, and Leon) made into Spain: As also in 
y Rot. Franc. 11 Ric. 2. m. 6.  11 Ric. 2. again in the Wars of France: In which year he obtained a Grant 
z Cart. 11 R. a. etc. n. 6.  for another Fair at Bradwater, in Com. Suss. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Luke. But, being 
a H. Knighton 2705. n. 30.  one of the favourites to King Richard the second, upon the prevalency of those Nobles, who pretended to rectify what was amiss in the Government, he was, about that time, removed 
b Ibid.  from the Court. After which, the Scene changing, by the deposal of King Richard the second: in 7 Hen. 4 he was constituted 
c Rot. Franc. 7 H. 4. m. 9  one of the Commissioners (with Henry Bishop of Winchester, and others) to treat with the French. Furthermore, in 3 Hen. 5. he was again in 
d Rot. Franc. 3. H. 5. m. 19  France, being then retained by Indenture 
e Ex Autogr. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King there, with two Knights, twenty seven Men at Arms, and sixty Archers, for one quarter of that year: and the next ensuing year again retained to serve in those Wars.  
This Thomas had summons 
g Claus. de iisdem Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 7 Ric. 2. till 8 Hen. 5. inclusive; and died 
h Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 29.  28 Martii 9 Hen. 5. being then seized 
i Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 29.  of the Castle of Porchestre, with the Borough; and of the Manor of Wodeton, in Com. Southamp. Likewise of the Manors of Bradwater, Akkesborne, Bercompe, Tratton alias Tradington, Fyning, Fingl, Dudeling, and Deinford, in Comitat. Suss. of the Manors of Whalton, called Camoys Manor, and Manor of Great- Milton, called Camoys-Mannor, in Com. Oxon. and of the Manor of Stow-Bedon, in Com. Norff. Leaving 
k Ibid.  Hugh Camoys his Cousin and Heir; viz. Son of Richard (who died in his life time) Son of the said Thomas and Elizabeth his Wife (Daughter and Heir to William de Louches) in whose right he held 
l Ibid.  the Manor of Whateley, in Com. Oxon.  
Which Hugh 
Hugh.  dying 
m Rot. Fin. 5. H. 6. m. 12. , likewise, shortly after, within age, and without issue, his two Sisters became 
n Ibid.  his Heirs; viz. Margaret the Wife 
o Ibid.  of Ralph Rademilde; and Alianore the Wife of 
p Ibid.  Roger Lewkenore. Which Ralph and Roger, in 5 H. 6. their Homage being respited 
q Ibid. , had livery 
r Ibid.  of the Lands, by inheritance thus descended to their Wives.  
Of this Family (without doubt) was also Sir Roger de Camois Knight, 
Roger.  who in 22 Hen. 6. was taken Prisoner 
s Pat. 22 H. 6. p 1. m. 23. Claus. 22 Hen 6. m. 29.  in the Wars of France, and there detained 
t Pat. 22 H. 6. p 1. m. 23. Claus. 22 Hen 6. m. 29.  in great misery. Whereupon Isabella his Wife had an Assignation 
u Pat. 22 H. 6. p 1. m 23. Claus. 22 Hen 6. m. 29.  of forty pounds per Annum, for her life; to be paid by the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London.   

l'Orti.  
IN 6 Hen. 3. Henry de Ortrai 
Henry.  (which is the same with l'Orti, or de Vrtiao) having married 
a Rot. Fin. 6 H. 3. m. 1.  Sabina, the Daughter and Heir of Richard Revel (a person of great note in the West; viz. Sheriff 
b Rot Pip. de iisdem Ann. Devon. Cornub  of the Counties of Devon, and Cornwall, from 7 Ric. 1. till the end of that King's reign) and of 
c Rot. Fin. 30 Hen. 3. n. 6.  Mabel his Wife, Sister 
d Rot. Fin. 30 Hen. 3. n. 6.  and Heir to Walter de Esselegh, of 〈◊〉, in Com. Wiltes. had livery 
e Rot. Fin. 6 Hen. 3. ut supra.  of the Lands of the Inheritance of the said Sabina. And, in 21 H. 3. obtained Licence 
f Cart. 21 H. 3. m. 6.  to impark his Woods at Curri, in Comit. Somers. so that they might be free for any Regard of the King's Forests: but, in 26 he departed 
g Claus. 26 H 3. m. 3.  this life, leaving Sabina surviving; who doing her Homage, had livery 
h Claus. 26 H 3. m. 3.  of those Lands lying in the Counties of Somerset, and Dorset, which were of her Inheritance, by her Father. And, in 36 Hen. 3. upon 
i Rot. Fin. 36. H. 3. m. 11.  the death of Mabel, her Mother; doing 
k Rot. Fin. 36. H. 3. m. 11.  her Homage, and giving security 
l Rot. Fin. 36. H. 3. m. 11.  for the payment of an hundred pounds for her Relief, had livery 
m Rot. Fin. 36. H. 3. m. 11.  of the Lands, which by her death, also, descended to her.  
To which Henry succeeded another Henry, 
Henry.  who in 14 E. 1. having been in that Expedition then made into Wales, obtained the King's precept 
n Rot. de Scutag. Wall 14 E. 1. m. 2.  for Scutage from all his Tenants by Military service. And in the month of june, 22 E. 1. (amongst divers other eminent men of that time) had summons 
o Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 8.  to attend the King, to advise touching the most important affairs of the Realm▪ Whereupon, within a few months after, the King, making an expedition 
p Ibid. m. 7.  into France, he received command 
q Ibid. m. 7.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth upon the first day of September, ready to sail with him into those parts. After which, ere long, viz. in 25 E. 1. he was summoned 
r Claus. 25 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and in 32 E. 1. obtained licence 
s Cart. 32 E. 1. m. 3.  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at Coclynton, in Com. Somers. with a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day and Morrow after the Feast of All-Saints, and seven days ensuing.  
Also for 
t Ibid. n. 34 & 35.  a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at Bradway, in Com. Somers. and for a Fair there yearly, upon the Festival of St. Aldelme, and eight days following; with Free-warren 
u Ibid. n. 34 & 35.  in all his Demesn-lands at Curri-Revel, and Stoketistre, in the same County. Likewise for 
x Ibid. n. 34 & 35.  a Market every week upon the Sunday at Asshele, in Com. Wilts. and a Fair there, on the Eve, Day and Morrow after the Feast of S. james the Apostle. Moreover for 
y Ibid. n. 34 & 35.  a Fair once every year at Stambrigge, in Com. Somers. upon the Eve, Day and Morrow after the Festival of S. Kenelm: and for another 
z Ibid. n. 34 & 35.  every year at Westoure in that County, upon the Eve, Day and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, and eight days after.  
Furthermore in 3 E. 2. he obtained a confirmation 
a Cart. 3 E. 2. m. 12.  of the Manors of Lamport, and Cori, to hold by the Service of two Knights Fees; together with the Hundreds of Guliton and Albedikes, belonging to those Manors. And departed 
b Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 22.  this life in 15 E. 2. Whereupon john his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 22.  of his Lands; excepting 
d Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 22.  to Sibil his Widow, her reasonable Dowry.  
Which john left issue two Daughters his Heirs, 
john.  viz. Sibil, married 
e Ex Vet. MS penes ... Darel de ... in Com. Wilt. anno 1577.  to Sir Laurence de St. martin's and Margaret to 
f Ex Vet. MS penes ... Darel de ... in Com. Wilt. anno 1577.  Henry de Esturmie.   

Lindesei.  
IN 6 H. 3. Alexander King of Scotland 
David.  gave 
a Rot. Fin. 5 H 3. m. 7.  Two hundred pounds for the Wardship and Marriage of the Heirs of David de Lindesey, and for all the Lands of their Inheritance; which were the Lands of john de Limesi his Kinsman, and lay in the Counties of Essex, Hertf. Oxon. Warw. Leicest. Norf. and Suff. To which David succeeded another David, 
David.  who died 
b Claus. 25 H 3. m 9  in 25 H. 3. leaving Gerard 
Gerard.  his Brother 
c Claus. 25 H 3. m 9  and Heir; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Claus. 25 H 3. m 9  of his Lands: but departed 
e Rot Pip. 33 H 3. Northam.  this life without issue in 33 H. 3. Whereupon Henry de Pinkeney, who had married 
f Rot Pip. 33 H 3. Northam.  Alice, his Sister and Heir, paying 
g Rot Pip. 33 H 3. Northam.  fifty pounds for his Relief, for the moiety of the Barony of Lymesie, had Livery 
h Rot Pip. 33 H 3. Northam.  thereof.   

Fitz-Raphe.  
IN Henry the Thirds time, Hugh Fitz-Raphe, 
Hugh.  having married 
a 〈…〉  Agnes the Daughter and Heir to Ralph de Gresele, doing his Homage, and paying 
b 〈…〉  Fifteen pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
c 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance. This Hugh, in 20 H. 3. was constituted 
d Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 9  Sheriff of Nott. and Derb. and Governor of the Castles of Nortingham and Harestan: In which Office of Sheriff he continued 
e 〈…〉  till the last half of the 23 of H. 3. and in 56 H. 3. died 
f 〈…〉 , leaving Eustachia, 
g 〈…〉  the Daughter of Ralph his Son, his next Heir, than the Wife 
h 〈…〉  of Nicholas de Cantilupe of full age. Which Nicholas paying 
i 〈…〉  One hundred shillings for his relief, for one Knights Fee, which the said Hugh held of the King in Capite, had Livery 
k 〈…〉  of the Lands so descended to him.   

genevil.  
IN 28 H. 3. Peter de Geneva, 
Peter.  having married 
a Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 8.  Maud, the Niece, and one of the Coheirs to Walter de Laci, obtained the King's precept 
b Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 8.  to the Sheriff of Herefordshire, for the setting forth her purparty, upon partition made of the Lands of the said Walter. Whereupon the Castle of Ludlow, with its Members, was, in part thereof assigned 
c 〈…〉  to her.  
In 33 H. 3. this Peter was constituted 
d 〈…〉  Governor of Windsor Castle. So likewise of 
e 〈…〉  the Castle of Corff and Shireburn.  
To this Peter succeeded Geffrey his Son and Heir. Which Geffrey in 38 H. 3. had Livery 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle at Trim in Ireland, as the right, 
g 〈…〉  by Inheritance, of Maud de Laci (daughter to Gilbert de Laci, who died in his Father's life-time.)  
In 42 H. 3. this Geffrey received summons 
h 〈…〉  to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday next after the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to withstand the Hostilities of the Welsh. And in 44 H. 3. as 
i 〈…〉  one of the Barons-Marchers, had command 
k 〈…〉  to repair towards the Coast of Wales, and there to reside, in the defence of those parts.  
In 10 E. 1. he was 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 1● E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition made into Wales: And in 
m Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  25 E. 1. in that into Gascoign. In which year, the King sent 
n 〈…〉  him, together with the Bishop of Durham, and the Earls to Warwick, to the Earls, Marshal and of Hereford, and other of the Nobles; they being then at Stratford, offering to receive them to favour. Unto whom answer 
o 〈…〉  was given, by the Earl of Hereford, That they had not done any thing, for which they should stand in need of his Grace; but had only endeavoured the redress of what was amiss in the Government. Moreover he had summons 
p Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 27 till 34 E. 1. inclusive.  
This Geoffrey 
Geoffrey.  was 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 863. n. 60.  Lord of Uacolour; and 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 863. n. 60.  with Maud his Wife, gave 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 863. n. 60.  to the Monks of Door in Com. Heref. a large proportion of Land in that County, set forth by Metes and Bounds. He had issue three Sons, viz. 
t MS de rebus Hibern. in Bibl. Bodl. f. 98.  Geffrey, Peter, and Simon, and a Daughter married 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to john Fitz-Thomas, Nephew to Girard Fitz-Maurice; which Geffrey (his eldest Son) dying 
x Ibid.  without issue, Peter 
Peter.  the younger succeeded 
y Ibid.  and took to Wife 
z Ibid.  joan the Daughter to Hugh le Brune, Earl of Angolesm, by whom he had issue three Daughters, viz. 
a Ibid.  john, Isabel, and Beatrice; of which, Isabel and Beatrice became Nuns 
b Ibid.  at Acornbury, and joan wedded 
c Ibid.  to Roger de Mortimer Earl of March; whereby the whole Inheritance of Genevil, and half the Lands of Laci, came to that Family.  
Of Simon, all I have seen, is, That he married 
d MS. de rebus Hibern. ut supra.  joan Fitz-Lues, Lady of Cull-Molyn; and that he had issue 
e MS. de rebus Hibern. ut supra.  Nicholas, and five Daughters; viz. 
f MS. de rebus Hibern. ut supra.  one married to john Huse, Lord of Gaitrim; another to William de Loundres of Athboy; the third to the Baron of Slain; the fourth to Walter de la Hyde; and the fifth to john Cruse. And of Nicholas, that he had issue 
g MS. de rebus Hibern. ut supra.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, Wife of john Cusak of Beawrepere.  
There was also another Son of Geffrey the first, called William; unto whom, in 27 E. 1. the King, in consideration 
h Pat. 27. E. 1. m. 22.  of the laudable services performed by them both, gave 
i Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 22.  the marriage of the younger Daughter of john Giffard of Brimfield, and Maud Longespe his Wife, one of the Coheirs of the said Maud.   

Birkin.  
IN 8 H. 3. john de Birkin, 
john.  son 
* 〈…〉  to Adam fitz-Peter de Birkin, as Son 
a 〈…〉  and Heir to Maud de Cauz, paid 
b 〈…〉  Two hundred marks for his Relief, in respect of the Lands, which hereditarily descended to him from her; as also 
c 〈…〉  to be Warden of the Forests of Nottingham and Derby, which did, by the like right 
d 〈…〉  belong to him: and doing his Homage, had Livery 
o 〈…〉 , both of those Lands, and that Office accordingly. After which, ere long, viz. in 11 H. 3. he died 
f 〈…〉 : Whereupon Thomas his Son and Heir, paying 
g 〈…〉  Two hundred marks, has Livery 
h 〈…〉  of his Lands, with the Bailywick of the Forest of Shirewood: but departed this life in 15 H. 3. leaving Isabel 
i 〈…〉  his Sister and Heir, then married 
k 〈…〉  to Robert de Everingham. Which Robert and Isabel, paying 
l 〈…〉  the like sum of Two hundred marks Fine, had Livery 
m 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance, with the Bailywick of Shirewood Forest. But joan, the Wife of this Thomas, survived him, and afterwards married 
n Claus. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  to Henry de Longcamp.   

Criol.  
IN 10 H. 3. Bertram de Criol 
Bertram.  had a weekly Mcrcate granted 
a Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 24.  to him on the Thursday at his Manor of Seeres, until the King should be of full age.  
Some misdemeanour (it seems) this Bertram had committed, for which in 15 H. 3. he was commanded 
b Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 17.  to quit the Country: nevertheless, by the mediation of friends, he got leave 
c Claus. 15 H. 3. m 17.  to stay, upon 
d Claus. 15 H. 3. m 17.  condition he should not come to Court; and the next year following he obtained so much credit with the King, that he was then constituted 
e Pat. 16 H. 3. m. 5.  Sheriff of Kent; in which trust he continued 
f Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann. Kanc.  until the end of the first half of 23 H. 3. And for the latter part of that year, had 
g Rot. Pip. de eodem ann. Essex & Her●f.  the Sheriffalty of Essex and Hertfordshire conforred upon him. So also 
h Rot. Pip. de eodem ann.  for the 24. of H. 3. Likewise again for Kent 
i Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Kanc. &c Nicholas.  for the last half year of 26. H. 3. with the custody 
k Pat. 26 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Castles of Dovor and Rochester; and to the end of 32 H. 3.  
From this Bertram descended Nicholas and john: Of which Nicholas, it appears, that in 38 H. 3. he had licence 
l Claus. 38 H. 3. m. 12.  to lad one Ship with Victual, in the Port of Sandwich, and to transport it into Gascoin. Moreover that in 41 H. 3. he had summons 
m Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to be at Bristol with Horse and Arms, in the Octaves of S. Peter, (amongst other great men) to oppose the Incursions of the Welsh. And in 42 H. 3. that he had command 
n Claus 42 H. 3. m. 1●. in dorso.  to attend the King at Chester, upon Monday next preceding the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, upon the like occasion. In 47 H. 3. that he was constituted 
o Pat. 47 H. 3. m. 10.  Warden of the Cinque-ports, and Sheriff 
p Ibid. m. 1.  of Kent. In 54 H. 3. that he was made Governor 
q Rot. Fin. 54. H. 3. m. 9  of the Castle at Rochester: and that by 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 246. b. n. 30.  joan his Wife, Daughter and sole Heir of William de Aubervil, he had issue 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 246. b. n. 30.  Nicholas, 
Nicholas.  who took to Wife 
t Pat. 56. H. 3. m. 22.  Margery the Daughter of Gilbert Pecche; and in 22 E. 1. had summons 
u Rot. Vascon. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  (amongst others) to be at Portsmouth, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend the King into Gascoin. Which Nicholas the Son had summons 
* Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 25 E. 1. and attended 
* Rot. Vascon. 25 E. 1. m. 8.  the King the same year, in that Expedition then by him made into Flanders. In 26 E. 1. he was 
x Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 5.  in Scotland also, in the same King's service. Moreover in 30 E. 1. he ratified 
y Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. 623. a. 30. & 623. b. 37.  all the concessions which William de Auberville, his Great-grandfather, had made to the Canons of Langdone in Kent, upon the foundations of that Monastery: and left Issue 
z Mon. Angl. ut supra.  another Nicholas, who in 18 E. 2. was employed 
a Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 332.  by the King in his Navy, to prevent the landing of Queen Isabel and her Son Prince Edward, and to infest 
* Th. Wals. p. 102. n. 10.  the French Merchants upon the Western Coasts.  
¶ ay now return to john de Criol. 
john.  This john (amongst others) had summons 
b Claus. 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to be at Bristol, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, on the Octaves of S. Peter. 41 H. 3. to oppose the incursions of Lewelin ap Griffin, Prince of Wales: and died 
c Rot. Fin. 48 H. 3. m. 3.  in 48 H. 3. seized 
d Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 34. 〈◊〉.  of the Manors of Seton, and Nether-Hardres, Emersield, Everland, Boyton, Waterclyve, and Newham; leaving Bertram his Son and Heir: who then doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 48. H 3. m. 3.  of his Lands. Which Bertram wedded 
f Ibid. & Esc. 11. E. 1. n. 38. Essex.  Alianor, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Hamon de Crevequer, by Maud his Wife, Sister and Heir to William de Abrincis (or Averenches) and had 
* Ibid. & Esc. 11. E. 1. n. 38. Essex.  in her right part of the Barony of Folkestone, which was of the Inheritance of the said William de Averenches. But being an adherent 
g Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 83. Kanc.  to Montfort Earl of Leicester, and other the rebellious Baron's temp. H. 3. for which his Lands were seized 
h Esc. 4 E. 1. n. 83. Kanc.  on, he made his composition 
i Pat. 4. E. 1. n. 29.  in 4 E. 1. according to the Dictum de Kenilworth, and had Livery 
k Pat. 4. E. 1. m. 29.  of them again.  
After which, 
john.  viz. in 23 E. 1. he departed 
l Esc. 23. E. 1. n 48. Kanc.  this life, seized of the Manors of Estwelle and Asmaresselde, and in right 
m Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 48. Kanc.  of Alianor his Wife, of the Manor of birlingham (part of the Barony of Folkestone) the moiety of the Hundred of Folkestone, and the moiety of the Manor of Hithe, leaving john 
n Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 48. Kanc.  his Son and Heir, thirty four years of age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 23. E. 14. m. 14.  of his Lands.  
To which john succeeded 
p Esc. 30 E. 1. n. 27. Kanc.  Bertram, 
Bertram.  his Brother and Heir, being Thirty years of age, in 30 E. 1. But of him I find no more, than that he held 
q Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 37. Kanc.  the Manor of Setene of the King by Sergeantie, viz. to provide one man, called a Vautrer, to lead three Greyhounds, when the King should go into Gascoign, so long as a pair of Shoes of Fourpences price would last; as also 
r Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 37. Kanc.  the Manor of Aldebury in Com. Hertf. and that he died 
s Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 37. Kanc.  in 34 E. 1. leaving joan the Wife of Richard de Rokesle Knight, his Sister and Heir.  
But by other Authorities, this Alianor is said 
t Claus. 23. ●. ●. in dorso m. 10. Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 162. Kanc. Rot. Fin. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  to be the Wife of john the Son of that Bertram; and that joan the Wife of Sir William Band Knight, and Sir Michael Poynings Knight, Son of Agnes, Sister of her the said joan, were Cousins and next Heirs to the same john. Likewise that, upon partition of the Lands of their Inheritance, joan had the Manor of Esse-meresfelde, excepting Four pounds yearly rend allowed to Sir Michael Poynings; and that he the said Michael had the Manor of Estwel, with certain Lands in the Mersh, and the advowson of the Church of Estwel.   

Criketot.  
IN 19 H. 3. William 
William.  the Son of William de Criketot, paying 
a Rot. Fin. 19 H. 3. m. 13. Rot. Pip. 19 ●. 3. Norf. & Suff.  Two hundred marks for his Relief, had Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 19 H. 3. m. 13. Rot. Pip. 19 ●. 3. Norf. & Suff.  of the Lands of his Inheritance. This William took to Wife 
c Mon. Ang. Vol 2. 184 b. n. 40.  Agnes, the eldest of the Sisters and Coheirs of William Blund; who being slain 
d Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 184 b. n. 40.  in the Battle of Lewes, without issue, the Inheritance of the moiety of his Barony came 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 184. b. n. 40.  to William de Criketot, son of this William by her the said Agnes.  
Which William, 
William  in 48 H. 3. (being the same year wherein Blund was slain) doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 48. H. 3. m. 3.  of the Lands so descended to him, lying in the County of Suffolk; but was 
* Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in Arms with the rebellious Barons in 49 H. 3. And having wedded 
g Mon. Ang. ut supra.  Mary the Daughter of Gilbert Peche, 
William.  by whom he had issue 
h Mon. Ang. ut. supra.  William his Son and Heir, died 
i Rot. Pip 6. E. 1. Norf. & Suff.  in 6 E. 1. as it seems; whereupon the said William, paying 
k Rot. Pip 6. E. 1. Norf. & Suff.  Fifty one pounds for his Relief for his purparty of those Lands, which William le Blund (his Grandfather) held in Capite, had Livery 
l Rot. Pip 6. E. 1. Norf. & Suff.  of them.  
This last mentioned William, 
William.  having married 
m Mon. Angl. ut supra.  joan the Daughter of William de Watevil, was 
n Rot. Scut●g. 14 E. 1. m. 2.  in that Expedition made into Wales in 14 E. 1. and left issue 
o Mon. Angl. ut supra.  another William, who upon his Father's death, in 27 E. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Scoc. 8 ●. 2. in dors. m. 9  of the Lands of his Inheritance. And in 8 E. 2. was 
q Rot. Scoc. 8 ●. 2. in dors. m. 9  in the Wars of Scotland.  
This last mentioned William 
William.  took to Wife 
r William Mon. Ang. ut supra, n. 50.  Isabel the Daughter of john Bracebridge; and by her had issue 
s Mon. Ang. ut supra. n. 50.  William, who married 
t Mon. Ang. ut supra. n. 50.  joan the Daughter of Thomas Poynings, by whom he had issue 
u Ibid.  William, who died 
x Ibid.  issueless; Edmund a Canon 
y Ibid.  in the Priory of Ixworth in Suffolk; and joan a Nun 
z Ibid.  at Camps.   

Bolteby.  
OF this name was Nicholas de Bolteby of Bolteby, Baron 
a Testa de Nev ● l ●ward●.  of Tindale, in Com. Northumb. in right 
b Rot. Fin. ● E. 1. m. 26.  of Philippe his Wife, one of the Heirs of Adam de Tind ●e; unto which Barony these Lordships did then belong 
c 〈…〉 ; viz. Wardone, Fourstaynes, Al●●was, Hayden, Langeley, Rethertstaw●, Wyden, and Blenkeshop; all which he held by the service of one Knights Fee, de veteri f●offamento. In 42 H. 3. this Nicholas has summons 
d 〈…〉 , with the rest of the Northern Barons, to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to march into Scotland, for the rescuing of the King of that Realm out of the hands of his rebellious Subjects, he being then in minority, and under the tuition of King Henry the Third, whose Daughter he had married. He had also command 
e 〈…〉 , before the end of that year, to attend the King at Chester, on Monday next preceding the Feast of S. john Baptist, alike furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the incursions of the Welsh. And departed 
f 〈…〉  this life in 1 E. 1. whereupon Adam his Son and Heir, by the before specified Philippe, had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of his Lands, doing 
h 〈…〉  his Fealty:  
This Adam, in 8 E. 1. gave 
i 〈…〉  to Thomas, the Son of Adam de Molton, with Isabel his eldest Daughter, in marriage; and to the Heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, the Manor of Langale, in Com. Cumb. as also the Manors of Heydon and Alrewas; and died 
k Rot Fin 10 ●. 1. m. 16.  in 10 E. 1. Whereupon this Thomas, the Son of Adam de Molton, then called 
l Rot Fin 10 ●. 1. m. 16.  by the name of Thomas de Lucy, (for the reasons I have showed in my discourse of that Family) having married 
m Rot Fin 10 ●. 1. m. 16.  her the said Isabel, did 
n Rot Fin 10 ●. 1. m. 16.  his Homage for that Manor of Langale, whereof he and his Wife had been so enfeoffed, as before is observed. Which Isabel, after the death of her said Husband Thomas, was married to William Tunstal of Churga●land, as appears by an Inquisition taken the 17th. year of Edw. 3.   

Plessets.  
OF this Family, the first I find mention is of john de Pl●ssets, 
john  a domestic 
a 〈…〉  servant in the Court of H. 3. and a Norman 
* M. Paris. p. 894 l. 25.  by birth. This john, having served 
b Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3. m. 3.  the King in his Wars of Wales, 15 H. 3. and in 18 
* Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 12.  and 19 
* Pat. 19 H. 3. m. 15.  H. 3. been constituted Governor of the Castle at the Devises, in Com. Wilts. as also Warden of the Forest of Chip●enham in that County, underwent the Sheriff's Office 
c Rot. Pip. 24 H. 3. Oxon.  for the County of O●ford in 24 H. 3. And in 26 H. 3. (in consideration 
d Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Wiltes.  of Two hundred marks) obtained a Grant 
e Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Wiltes.  of the Wardship and Marriage of john Biset; and likewise 
f Ibid Dors. & ● mers.  of the Heirs of Nicholas Malesmaines.  
Certain it is, that he stood in no small favour with that King; for in 27 H. 3. upon the death 
g 〈…〉  of john Marshal, who had married 
h 〈…〉  Margery the Sister and sole Heir to Thomas Earl of UUarwick, the King sent his Mandate 
i 〈…〉  to the Archbishop of York, the Bishop of Carleol, and William de Cantilupe, requiring them, that they should earnestly persuade with her, to take this john de Plessets for her Husband: withal commanding, that if john Marshal, before his death, had not seisin of UUarwick Castle, and those other Lands, which were of her Inheritance; that they should then retain the same Castle and Lands for his use, till she had performed what she ought to do, in respect of them; but, in case she were already possessed of them, then to take good security of her, that she should not contract matrimony with any, except she had the King's licence.  
Nay so much did he desire, that she should marry with this john, that 
k Cart. 27 H. 3. m. 22.  upon Christmas-day, the same year, being 
l Cart. 27 H. 3. m. 22.  at Burdeaur in France, by a special Patent then bearing date, he granted 
m Cart. 27 H. 3. m. 22.  to him the marriage of this Margery, in case he could get her good will; and if not, that then he should have the Fine due thereupon.  
Moreover by another Mandate 
n 〈…〉  sent to the same Archbishop and William de Cantilupe, bearing date in March following, reciting, That whereas divers Ladies of this Realm, neglecting to give such security, as in that case, by the Laws, they ought to do had matched themselves without the King's consent, to the great prejudice and dishonour of himself and his Crown: To the intent therefore, that the like inconvenience, for the time to come, might be avoided; and forasmuch as she being Sister to the late Earl of Warwick, and one of the most Noble Ladies of this Realm; as also possessed of a Castle of great strength, situate towards the Marches; representing likewise that it would be very perilous she should take any person whatsoever for her Husband, of whose fidelity he had not as great a confidence as of his own, commanded 
p 〈…〉 , that they should forthwith take the Castle of UUarwick, and what other Lands of hers they themselves thought fit, as a pledge, over and above the ordinary security, due from her; that she should not marry to any man alive, without his special licence; so that in case she should be so rash as to do otherwise, that Castle and Lands should be for ever totally forfeited to the Crown.  
Whereupon it seems she gave satisfactory security: for it appears 
p Claus. 27 H. 3. m. 5.  that in june following she had Livery of the Earldom of UUarwick; and before the end of that year, wedded 
q Claus. Vascon. 27. H. 3. m. 4.  this john de Plesset, who was a person in such esteem with the King, that being 
r Cart. 27 H. 3. m. 26.  a great part of the precedent year attending him in France, he there received 
s Cart 27 H. 3. m. 26.  an Horse from the Seneschal of Gascoin, of the King's special gift prized at Thirty marks, which was no small value, compared 
s M. Paris. in anno 1244.  with the rate of other things, about that time, a Quarter of Wheat being then at no more than Two shillings price. And in Sept●mber following, obtained a special discharge 
t Claus. Vascon. ut supra m. 4.  to the Barons of the Exchequer, for that Hundred pounds then due to the King out of the Lands belonging to her (than his Wife) for the Relief of her Brother (the late Earl of UUarwick) not till then satisfied: as also 
u Rot. Fin. 28 H. 3. m. 11.  of Two hundred marks farther, due by the Earl her Brother to the King. And in August next ensuing, (being well pleased with her for taking this Husband) gave 
x Claus. 28 H. 3. m. 4.  her three Bucks out of his Forest of Havering in Essex, she then bearing the Title 
y Claus. 28 H. 3. m. 4.  of Countess of UUarwick, and Wife to john de Plessets. In 28 H. 3. this john was made 
* Pat. 28 ●. 3. m. 4.  Constable of the Tower of London, but not by the Title of Earl of UUarwick. Nor do I find that he had that appellation very suddenly, notwithstanding the King's precept 
z Claus. 2● H. 3. m. 11.  to the Sheriff of UUarwickshire, for Livery of the Ten pounds per annum unto him, nomine Comitis, as Thomas late Earl of UUarwick used to receive: Which Precept bears date 26 Apr. 29 H. 3. For, in the Fine 
a Fin. de diversis Comitat. penes Camet. Scae.  levied tres septim. Hill. 31. H. 3. betwixt this john, than Plaintiff, and William Mauduit and Alice his Wife, Deforciants, whereby the Manors of Warwick, Miton, Wegenok, Sutton, Claverdon, Tanworth, and Brailes (in Com. War.) as also Cheddeworth, and Lydneie, in Com. Glouc. (all belonging to the Earldom of Warwick) were settled upon this john, during his life, though he should have no issue by her, he is barely styled john de Plessets.  
But afterwards I presume he took upon him the Title of Earl, by reason of a certain clause in that Fine, whereby the before-specified William Mauduit and Alice do, as much as in them lies, confer the same Earldom upon him for life; being loath (as it seems) to use that Attribute, till he had made such an agreement with the next Heir, that in case he over-lived the said Margery, his Countess, and had no issue by her, he should not lay it aside again. For in August following, (which is the first mention I find of him, after that Fine so levied) the King, in that Licence 
b Claus. 31. H. 3. m. 4.  he granted to him, to down certain Oaks in the Forest of Dene, affords him the Title 
c Claus. 31. H. 3. m. 4.  of Earl of Warwick, which, after that time, upon all occasions he used.  
As there had been extraordinary means used, in gaining this great Lady thus to marry with him, so there wanted not suspicion, that being such an Inheritrix, she had been strongly solicited by some, and wrought upon, to contract herself privately unto another. Therefore to make sure work with her estate; the King procured her to seal a Bond 
d Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 4.  with a special Deed 
e Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 4.  to boot, whereby she obliged herself, that if it could justly be proved, that she had contracted marriage with any other, than all her Lands and Possessions should be forfeited.  
Which advantage being so obtained, by his Letters 
f Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 10.  Patents bearing date 18 O●ctob. 34 of his Reign, he granted to him all those Lands, to hold during his life, in case any such Contract could be proved, whereupon a Divorce betwixt them might ensue. And in 34 H. 3. gave him the custody 
g Rot. Fin. 34 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Castle at the Dev●●es, in Com. Wilts. with all the Lordships thereto belonging; and likewise of the Forests of Melkesham and Ch●●peham; out of which there being a Rent of Eighty pounds per annum reserved to the Crown, he had Twenty five marks thereof yearly allowed 
i Ibid.  to him, for the custody of that Castle.  
In 35 H. 3. he was constituted 
k Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 2.  one of the Justice's Itinerant, to sit at the Tower of London, for hearing and determining such pleas, as concerned the City of London. And in 37 H. 3. obtained from the King a special Release 
l Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 6.  of the Wardship of Hugh his Son and Heir, (by a former Wife) in case he should die and leave him in minority. And shortly after that, a Grant 
m Ibid. m. 21. , That if the said Margery the Countess should die before him, without any issue of her body, that all those Lands and Tenements in Hogenarton, Katerinton, and Bradeham, Knights Fees, Reliefs, etc. which formerly did belong to Henry d' Oilly her Uncle, should remain unto him the said john, during his natural life.  
In this 37th year of Hen. 3. he again attended 
n Ibid. in dors.  the King into Gascoin; but before his return from those parts, an unhappy disaster befell him: For after 
o M. Paris. p. 894. n. ●0. etc.  Truce made there, and that he resolved 
p M. Paris. p. 894. n. ●0. etc.  to come for England, determing 
q M. Paris. p. 894. n. ●0. etc.  to pass through Normandy (in regard he was 
r M. Paris. p. 894. n. ●0. etc.  that Countryman by birth) he obtained Letters 
s M. Paris. p. 894. n. ●0. etc.  of safe conduct from the King of France, and with divers other Noble Persons, set forwards 
t Ibid.  on his journey. In which, lodging 
u Ibid.  at Pontes in Poictou, after all free and courteous entertainment 
x Ibid.  outwardly showed to them, they were suddenly seized on by the Townsmen, and cast into 
y Ibid.  prison. This was in 
z Ibid.  38 H. 3 When or how he was released, I find not.  
Which ill usage, with the great charges 
a Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 16.  he underwent in that service of Gascoin, and the debt wherein he did put himself, for 
b Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 16.  making Prince Edward Knight, occasioned the King to direct his Letters 
c Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 16.  Patents unto all the Tenants of this Earl, wherein, giving testimony 
d Ibid. , that he did behave himself laudably and valiantly there, and had been oppressed with great expenses, and wearied with bodily toil, he did earnestly exhort 
c Ibid.  and entreat them, that they would freely contribute such reasonable supply to him, towards the payment of those debts, as that they might expect his Royal favour to themselves, when fit opportunity should be offered. After which, upon his return into England, viz. in 39 H. 3. he was again made 
f 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle at the Devises. And in 42 H. 3. joined 
g 〈…〉  with the Earls of Glouc. Hereford, Albemarl, and others, in writing to Pope Alexander the Fourth; against Ethelmare the King's half-brother, then Elect of UUinchester, desiring 
h 〈…〉  his Holiness, that he might not be admitted to that Bishopric, being 
i 〈…〉  a person totally bend to enrich himself by unjust means, and a disturber of the Kingdom's tranquillity and welfare.  
In this year also he received summons 
k 〈…〉  (with divers other great men) to repair to Chester, on Monday next before the Feast of S. john Baptist, sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms, to attend the King in his Welsh Expedition, against Lewelin ap Griffith, and his complices. And in 44 H 3 had the like command 
l Claus 44 H. 3 in dorso m. 9  to attend the King at Shrewsbury, on the Feast-day of the Nativity of our Lady, thence to march with him again into UUales.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, he had summons 
m Claus 45 H 3. in dorso m 3.  to be at London, on the morrow after Simon and judes' day, with Horse and Arms, etc. which happened about the time that the dispute betwixt the King and his lofty-spirited Barons grew high: by reason whereof, having had sufficient experience of his fidelity, he had the Sherevalty of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, with the Castle of Sauvey (in the confines of Leicestershire) committed 
n Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 8.  to his trust. But he lived not to see the issue of those troubles, which growing on more and nor every day, occasioned much bloodshed and misery to this Realm: For in the month of February, 47 H. 3. he fell 
o Pat. 47. H. ●. ●. 6.  desperately sick, insomuch as the King, apprehending 
p Pat. 47. H. ●. ●. 6.  his death not far off, out of the especial love and affection which he bore towards him, as the Patent imports, granted 
q Pat. 47. H. ●. ●. 6. , that the Executors of his Testament, whensoever he should die, might freely administer of his goods and Chattels, for the fulfilling thereof. Moreover declaring, that as to such debts 
r Ibid.  which were due from him to the Crown, he would 
s Ibid.  require them of his Heirs. Soon after which, viz. on the 26th day of the same month, departing 
t Rot. 1. Rous.  this life, he was honourably buried 
u Rot. 1. Rous.  in the Choir of Missenden Abbey in Com. Bucks being then seized 
x Psc. 47 H. 3. n. 29. Berks.  of the Manors of Okenardton, Kedelinton, and Bradeham, in Com. Oxon. which he held by Barony, viz. to find two Knights, with their four Servants, in the King's Army, at his own proper costs, for the space of Forty days: Leaving issue Hugh de Plessets his Son and Heir, by Christian a former Wife, Daughter 
x 〈…〉  and Heir to Hugh de Sanford, at that time Twenty six years of age. Which Hugh, 
Hugh.  in April next ensuing, doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot Fin. 47 H. 3. m. 7.  of the Manors of Okenarton, Kydelington, and Stuttesdon, in Com. Oxon. which were of her inheritance; the two former being held 
z Rot Fin. 47 H. 3 m. 7.  of the King by Barony.  
Of which Hugh I find, that in 37 H. 3. (which was many years before his Father's death) upon the death 
a Claus 37 H. 3. m. 17 & 18.  of joan, the Widow of the said Hugh de Sandford, he had Livery 
b Claus 37 H. 3 m 17 & 18.  of that purparty of those Lands in Morton and Wittenham, in Com. Berks by descent belonging to her, as one of the Daughters 
d Claus 37 H. 3 m 17 & 18.  and Heirs to the same Hugh. And that in 48 H. 3. (shortly after his Father's death) the paid 
e Rot. Pip. 48 H 3. Oxon.  an Hundred pounds for his relief, for those Manors of Hokenarton and Kydelinton in Com. Oxon. so held 
f Rot. Pip. 48 H 3. Oxon.  by Barony as aforesaid.  
This Hugh 
Hugh.  took to Wife 
g Rot Fin. 50 H. 3 m. ●.  Isabel the third Daughter of john de Ripariis, Cousin 
h Rot Fin. 50 H. 3 m. ●.  and one of the Heirs 
i Rot Fin. 50 H. 3 m. 9  to Philippe Basset, sometime Countess of Warwick; and having been 
* Rot de Scutag Wall 10 E. ● m 4.  in that expedition made into Scotland in 10 E. 1. departed 
k Rot. Fin. 20 ●. 1. m. 5. Esc. 20 E. 1. n. 15●,  this life in 20 E. 1. leaving issue 
l Rot. Fin. 20 ●. 1. m. 5. Esc. 20 E. 1. n. 15●.  Hugh his Son and Heir, Twenty five years of age who then doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 20 ●. 1. m. 5. Esc. 20 E. 1. n. 15●.  of his Lands: and in 25 E. 1. had summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. Moreover in 26 E. 1. he was 
* Rot. Scoc. 26 ●. 1. m. 2.  in the Scottish Wars. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, that for the purparty 
n ●sc. 33 Edw 1. n. 194.  of her the said Isabel his Wife, he had 
o ●sc. 33 Edw 1. n. 194.  the Manor of Hedindon, with the Hundred of Bosindon; as also 
p ●sc. 33 Edw 1. n. 194.  the Hundred lying without the North-gate of Oxford; and that he passed 
q ●sc. 33 Edw 1. n. 194.  them all unto King Edward 1. in consideration of Two hundred pounds in money, and the Manor of Compton in Henemarsh, to hold during his life. For the performance of which agreement, he engaged 
r ●sc. 33 Edw 1. n. 194.  his Lordships of Hogenarton, Cudesington, and Mussenden. For being no longer summoned to Parliament, and consequently not in the rank of a Baron, I shall not pursue the Story of him any lower.   

Valence.  
WIlliam de Valence, 
William.  Son 
a M. Westm. in Anno. 1258.  of Hugh le Brun, Earl of March (in the confines of France, and Poictou) by 
b M. Westm. in Anno. 1258.  Isabel his Wife, Widow 
c M. Westm. in Anno. 1258.  of King John, and sole Daughter 
d Rad. de Diceto 707. n. 10.  to the Earl of Angolesine; took his surname 
e M. Westm. ut supra.  from the place of his Nativity, as 
f M. Westm. ut supra.  the rest of his Brothers did, from theirs: and being so nearly allied to King Henry the third (viz. his Brother by the Mother) in Anno 1247, (31 Hen. 3.) was sent 
g M. Paris, 731. n. 40.  for into England, together with Guy de Lezinian his elder Brother, and Alice his Sister; by reason 
h M. Paris, 731. n. 40.  they were much oppressed, by the King of France, in those parts where they had their residence; the Bishop of Sab●ne (a Cardinal and then Legate to the Pope) accompanying 
i M. Paris, 731. n. 40.  them hither.  
Not many months after his arrival here, he was made Governor 
k Pat. 31 H. 3. m. 4.  of Goderich Castle, viz. 31 julii. and upon the Ides of August ensuing, through the influence 
l M. Paris, 732.  of the King (his Brother) married 
m M. Paris, 732.  joan the sole Daughter to Warine de Munchensi (a great Baron) and at length Sister and Heir to William her Brother. Moreover, shortly after this, the King Solemnising 
n Ibid 7●5. n. ●0. & 736 n. 40.  the Festival of St. Edward's Translation, in the Church of Westminster with great state, sitting 
o Ibid 7●5. n. ●0. & 736 n. 40.  on his Royal Throne, in a rich Robe of Baudekyn, and the Crown on his Head, caused 
p Ibid 7●5. n. ●0. & 736 n. 40.  this William (with divers other young Noble men) to be brought before him, and girt him with the Sword of Knighthood.  
And 
r Ibid.  whilst he thus sat in his royal Seat, casting his Eye upon him, who penned down all particulars of this great Solemnity; he called him nearer, and commanded him to sit upon the middle step, betwixt his Chair and the Floor, and said to him; Hast thou taken notice of all these things, and perfectly committed them to memory? he answered, Sir I have so; deeming this famous ceremonial worthy to be recorded. Whereupon the King replied; I am fully satisfied that God Almighty, as a pledge of his farther favours, and benefits, bathe vouchsafed to work one glorious Miracle this morning; for which I give him thanks. I therefore entreat thee, and entreating require, that thou record these things exactly and fully, and write them in a Book, lest that the memory of them should, in time, he lost. And, having so said, invited him, with whom he had this discourse, to Dinner that day, with three of his fellows; commanding likewise, that all other Monks, who then came thither, with the whole Covent of Westminster, should, at his charge, be that day feasted, in the public Refectory, there. But I return.  
About Martinmass next ensuing; this William to 
s M. Paris, ut supra, 740. n. 20.  manifest his skill, in feats of Arms, came 
t M. Paris, ut supra, 740. n. 20.  to a Tournament, held at Northampton, by Richard Earl of Gloucester; who, by leave from the King, had caused Proclamation 
u M. Paris, ut supra, 740. n. 20.  to be made, for the holding of that military Excercise there. And, soon after that, obtained a Grant 
x Ibid. n. 40. & Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 12.  from the King, of the Castle and Honour of Hertford, and very much Treasure. As also another Grant 
y Ibid. m. 1.  to himself, and his Lady, and to the issue of their two Bodies, of all th●se debts which William de Lancaster, did then owe to the Jews, throughout the whole Realm. The like also, of 
z Pla●. Parl. p. 70.  all the Lands of Robert de Pundelarche; excepting the Dowry of Constance his Wife, until the King should assign him Lands equivalent thereto,  
In 33 Hen. 3. in a Tournament held at Brackley, it is said 
a M. Paris▪ 769.  that he much abused Sir William de odingsell's, a valiant Knight, through the countenance of Richard Earl of Gloucester. And, in 34 Hen. 3. was signed 
b Ibid. 7●4. n 30.  with the Cross (together with the King himself, and divers other noble persons) in order to an Expedition to the Holy-Land. In this 34 of Hen. 3. he obtained the King's Precept 
c Claus. 34 H. 3. m. 13.  to Robert Walrand; to distrein all such persons as did possess any of the purparty, belonging to joan his Wife, one of the Cousins and Heirs to Walter marshal Earl of Pembroke; to perform their suit to the County of Pembroke, as they had wont to do in the time of that Earl. And in 35 Hen. 3. had a Grant 
d Cart. 35 H. 3. m. 13.  for life, of the Castle and Town of Hertford, with the Manors of Essendene and Boysard, excepting the Advowsons' of the Churches.  
In 36 Hen. 3. there was an accord 
e Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17.  made at Westminster, upon the Tuesday next after Ascension day, betwixt this William and Reginald de Mohun; viz. that he should give to him the said Reginald, and Isabella his Wife; as also to john de Mohun, Son of him the said Reginald, and joan his Wife, a valuable sum of Money for those Lands, which M. Countess of Lincoln had recovered in Ireland, for her dowry, of the Inheritance of Walter Earl Marshal. Whereupon, john Fitz-Geffrey, than Justice of Ireland, was commanded 
f Claus. 36 H. 3. m. 17. , that he should specially certify the King, under his Seal, what proportions thereof did belong to those Women▪ as well in Demesnes, as Fees, of that Inheritance; and what then would be in remainder to this William de Valence; so that he and his Wife might satisfy the other participants, for their respective purparties.  
About that time, this William de Valence, residing 
g M. Paris▪ 855. n. ●  at Hertford Castle (as it is said) road 
h M. Paris▪ 855. n. ●  to the Park at Haethfel, belonging to the Bishop of Ely; and there hunting 
i M. Paris▪ 855. n. ●  without any leave, went to the Bishop's Manor-house; and, readily, finding nothing to drink but ordinary Beer, broke 
k M. Paris▪ 855. n. ●  open the Buttry-doors; and swearing and cursing 
l M. Paris▪ 855. n. ●  the drink, and those who made it; after all his company had drunk their fills of the best Wine in the Cellars, pulled out the Spigots out of the Vessels, and let 
m Ibid.  out the rest upon the Floor: And that a servant of the House, hearing the noise, and coming to see what the matter was; they laughed him 
n Ibid.  to scorn, and so departed.  
In 37 Hen. 3. upon Saturday after the Feast of St. Hillary, there was an agreement 
o Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 8 per Inspex.  betwixt Athelmare, elect of Winchester, and this William, on the one part; and Richard de Clare Earl of Gloucester, and Hertford, on the other; by which it was concluded, that Gilbert the Son to that Earl, should take to Wife Alice the Niece to them the said Athelmare and William (Daughter to Hugh le Brun, sometime Earl of March, and Angolesme) their Brother; her marriage Portion being 
p Ibid.  five thousand Marks. In 39 Henry the third this William, having been promised 
q Claus. 39 H. 3. in dorso. ●. 14.  two thousand and two hundred marks, for the supporting himself and his Soldiers, which went with him to the Holy-Land; and having received no more thereof than ninety pounds; obtained the King's precept 
r Ibid.  to the Abbot of Westminster, for payment of what was in arrear. And, in 41 H 3. procured the Kings discharge 
s Claus. 41 H. 3. m. ●0.  for the sum of four hundred Marks which he did then owe to the Exchequer, for the purparty belonging to joan his Wife, of the Dowry of Alianore Countess of Leicester (Sister to the King) of such Lands as were Walter Mareschall's. sometime Earl of Pembroke.  
In 42 Hen. 3. upon the Insurrection of the Welsh; he had summons 
t Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso▪ m. 11.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist.  
About this time, those discontents 
u M. Paris, 968. n. 10. & 971. n. 10. & 30.  which happened betwixt the King and many of the great Lords, by reason that the King harkened to the Counsel of Aliens (whereof this William was one of the chief) growing very high; such was the potency of those Lords, then siding in that quarrel, that the King saw himself necessitated 
x M. Paris, 968. n. 10. & 971. n. 10. & 30.  to comply with them; and to submit to those unreasonable Ordinances, which they had made in that Parliament, then held at Oxford (afterwards called Parliamentum Insanum, The Mad Parliament) whereupon this William, fearing 
y Ibid. 973. n. 10.  some danger by his stay, upon the 5 Cal. of Aug. that year sailed 
z Ibid. 973. n. 10.  into France: whereof Henry de Montfort eldest Son to Simon Earl of Leicester, having notice 
a Ib. n. 30. & Ypod N p. 61. n. 50. ; calling to mind 
b Ib. n. 30. & Ypod N p. 61. n. 50.  how he had affronted his Father, in the Parliament at London; by giving him publicly the Lie, and branding him with the name of an old Traitor; followed 
c Ib. n. 30. & Ypod N p. 61. n. 50.  him into those parts, with purpose to take him. But this William, being got 
d M. Paris. 975. n. 50. & 976.  to Bo●o●n, and finding that he was thus hunted after, sent 
e M. Paris. 975. n. 50. & 976.  to the King of France, for Letters of safe condu●t, through his Country, into Poictou; and so escaped 
f M. Paris. 975. n. 50. & 976.  him.  
Howbeit, though he thus got away, there remained here so great an hatred towards him; that his Adversaries laid hold on William de Bussy, his Steward, and imprisoned 
g Ibid. 981.  him in the Tower of London: which hard dealing, struck such a terror to the Lady joan, his Wife, that so soon as she could, she passed 
h Ibid. 981.  the Seas, and went to him. Nevertheless, about two years after, the times were more 
i Ibid. 991. n 〈◊〉.  calm (viz. in 45 Hen. 3.) so that the King, being then 
k Ibid.  beyond-Sea, made haste to return, 
l Ibid. , for perfecting an accord with those haughty spirited Barons; and brought 
m Ibid.  this William de Valence with him. But so much did those powerful men distaste his return; that they would not suffer 
n Ibid.  him to land, unless 
o Ibid.  he would give Oath to observe those Ordinances, which they had so made at Oxford.  
It seems, that upon that flight, so by him made, his Lands were seized; for upon this his return (upon the terms before expressed) he had restitution 
p Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 13.  of them again, together with the Castle of Hertford; but was constrained to accept of a Pardon 
q Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 13. ; for so the Barons had ordered it. Yet all this would not do, fierce animosities 
r H Knighton. 2447. n. 10.  still continuing on either side; so that at length, with great forces, they met; first at 
s H Knighton. 2447. n. 10.  Northampton, where this William, being 
t H Knighton. 2447. n. 10.  with the Prince, they took 
u H Knighton. 2447. n. 10.  that town by assault, utterly routing 
x H Knighton. 2447. n. 10.  all the strength the Barons than had there. But, within a short time after, the remnant of them recruiting 
y Ib. 2448. & n. 10.  themselves (chief by the conjunction of the Londoners) marched 
z Ib. 2448. & n. 10.  to Lewes in Sussex: where (viz. Maii, 48 Hen. 3.) the King encountering them, unhappily lost the 
a Ib. 2448. & n. 10.  day▪ and was himself, with the Prince, made Prisoner 
b Ib. 2448. & n. 10. . But this William (then called 
c M. Paris, 995. n. 50●  Earl of Pembroke, and not before, for aught I have seen) being 
d M. Paris, 995. n. 50●  a principal Commander in the Van of the King's Army, ●seeing the day lost (with the Earl Warren, and some others) escaped by flight; first to Pevensey, and thence into 
f M. Westm. in Ann. 1263.  France.  
After which, all being in the power of the Barons, his Lands were seized; and those in Surrey and Sussex, committed 
g Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 11.  to the Custody of john de Abernun, and john de Wauton. And, whereas joan his Lady, was 
h lbid.  then great with Child, and, with her Children and Family, in 
i lbid.  Windsor, Castle; she was commanded 
k lbid.  to depart thence, and betake herself to some Religious House, or other place, near at hand, until after her delivery. In which distress, the King (still their prisoner) being forced to 
l Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  comply with them, in whatsoever they required, submitted 
m Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  to their Ordinances of Oxford, the chief of his friends, also, giving Oath 
n Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  for the due observance of them; amongst which this William de Valence (than come back into England) was 
o Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 18.  one.  
But long it was not, ere the two principal Ringleaders in this Tragic Action; viz. Montfort Earl of Leicester, and Clare Earl of Gloucester, fell at odds; Clare stomaching Montfort, for assuming to himself the whole sway in the Government; betaking him, therefore, to those truehearted Royalists, who had stood firm to the King in his greatest miseries, a means was contrived for the Prince to escape from Hereford Castle, where (with the King his Father) he was kept Prisoner. Whereupon this William Earl of Pembroke, with john Earl Warren (who had been banished 
p M. Paris, 997. n. 30.  the Realm, by a public edict of Montfort) landing 
q Claus. 49 H. 3 in dorso, m. 6.  at Pembroke, about the beginning of May, with about an hundred and twenty men, Horse and Foot, joined 
r M. Paris, 9●8. n. 20.  with them; and, within a short time after, giving Battle 
s M. Paris, 9●8. n. 20.  to Montfort, and his party at Evesham, totally vanquished 
t M. Paris, 9●8. n. 20.  all their whole Army; whereby the King, being set at liberty, was again restored to the exercise of his Regal power.  
After which, scil. in 50 Hen. 3. this William obtained a Grant 
u Pat. 50 H. ●. m. 14.  of the Castle of Haverford; which, in the time of the troubles, he had besieged, and took 
x Pat. 50 H. ●. m. 14.  from Humphrey de Bohun the younger, then in Arms against the King; to hold until the full age of the Heirs, of him the said Humphrey, and joan his Wife. As also 
y Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  of the Lands of William de Munchensi (his Wife's Brother) one of the Rebellious Barons, then forfeited, viz. The one 
z Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  half of them, in recompense of his services; and the other half, for 
a Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  the arrears of his Pension. But, in 52 Hen. 3. making a full restitution 
b Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  of them to the said William de Munchensi, by the King's assent, he had, in lieu thereof, an Assignation 
c Claus. 52 H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  of his Pension, out of the Exchequer, to be paid as formerly. Moreover, in 56 Hen. 3. he obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 26.  of what belonged to the King, of the marriage of Agnes his Daughter, than Widow of Hugh de Baillol, in case she should marry again without his liking. And in 3 Edw. 1. of 
e Rot. Fin. 3 Ed 1. m. 26.  the Castle of Kilgaran, then in the King's hands, by the death of George de Cantilupe: After which, viz. in 10 Edw. 1. he was 
f Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales; and in 11 Edw. 1. took 
g M. Westm. in codem An.  the Castle of Bear, belonging to Prince L●welin; at which time the King, having a great Army in those parts, subdued 
h M. Westm. in codem An.  that whole Country to his absolute power.  
In 18 Edw. 1. this William, and joan his Wife, by their Petition 
i 〈◊〉. Parl p 4, 5, 6.  in Parliament, setting forth, That, whereas upon the death of William de Munchensi (Brother to her the said joan) they had obtained a Bull from the Pope, directed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, touching the Inheritance of the Lands of the said William de Munchensi, thereby desiring, That the King would please to commit the tuition of Dionysia, the Daughter of the said William (then in Ward to the King, as next Heir to the said William) unto some person, who might appear before the same Archbishop, and such other Judges as were named in the Bull: Was answered, That the Admission of that Bull would tend to the Diminution of the King's Authority and Power; by reason, That such Cases of Hereditary Succession, ought not to be determined but in his Courts; and that they ought first to commence by virtue of the King's special Writ, and thence to be transmitted to the Ecclesiastical Court, if need require. Wherefore, for as much, as it did appear, that the aim of this William, and joan his Wife, was to invalidate the sentence of the Bishop of Worcester, which had declared the said Dionysia to be legitimate; and that their design was to make her a Bastard, to the end they might enjoy the Estate; they were inhibited to prosecute their Appeal any farther.  
After which, in the same Parliament, he renewed his Claim 
k lbid. p. 51.  to those Lands, still pretending, that the said Dionysia was a Bastard; but, after much dispute thereupon, it being made manifest 
l lbid. p. 51. , That the said William de Munchensi, whilst he lived, did own her as his lawful Daughter, upon several occasions, and caused it to be so divulged; and, because the Bishop of Worcester, in whose Diocese she was born, had given sentence 
m lbid. p. 51.  therein accordingly, she was allowed to be legitimate.  
In 21 Edw. 1. this Earl William obtained a Grant 
n 〈…〉  from the King, to himself and the before specified joan his Wife, and to his own Heirs, of the Commot of Cistrelaw, in the Marches of Wales; doing suit, by the Bailiff of that Commot, to the King's Court at Kaermerdin: And departing 
o M. Westm. in codem an.  this life on the Ides of june, An. 1296. (23 Edw. 1.) slain by the French at Bayon, as some say 
p Stow's Ann. in An. 1296. , was buried 
q Tumulus ibid.  in S. Edmund's Chapel, within the Abbey Church at Westminster, upon the Calends of june next ensuing; where a Noble Monument (yet remaining) was afterwards erected to his memory: joan his Wife surviving, who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
r Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 25.  of the Manors of Moreton and Watdon in Com. Gloc. Cherdisle and Policote in Com. Buck. Compton in Com. Dors. with the Advowson of the Church; and the Advowson of the Church of Wridelington in Com. Suff. The Manors of Sopworth, Colingburne, and Swindon, in Com. Wiltes As also of all the Lands and Rents, which he the said Earl had purchased in the Manors of Sutton and Brabourne in Com. Cantii Intebergh. and Bereford in Com. Wiltes. Likewise in the Manor of Castle- Goderich, and fourteen pounds five shillings four pence Lands, and Rents, in the County of Pembroke.  
He had issue three Sons, viz. john, who died 
s Ex Coll.▪ Gl. S.  young, William, and Aymer. Which William was 
t Claus. ● E. 1. in dorso m. 11.  Lord of Montygnac and Bellac: And in 7 Edw. 1. did oblige 
u Claus. ● E. 1. in dorso m. 11.  himself on the behalf of john Lord Vesci, who had married Mary, the Sister of Hugh de Lezinian; Earl of March, for the repayment of two thousand five hundred pounds Tournois, to that Earl, in case she should die without issue. After which, being 
x T. Wals. p. 10. n. 30.  with Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester, in a skirmish which he had with the Welsh, near Lantilowhir, was there slain 
y T. Wals. p. 10. n. 30. , his Father still living. So that Aymer (the third Son) succeeded in this Earldom of Pembroke.  
He had also three Daughters, viz. Anne 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S. , first married to Maurice Fitz-Gerald, next to Hugh de Baillol, and lastly to john de Avennes; Isabel, Wife 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to john de Hastings, of Bergabvenny; and joan, wedded 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to john Comyn of Badenagh.  
This Earl Audomare (or Aymer 
Aymer. ) in 25 Edw. 1. was 
c Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition with the King, then made into Flanders; and the same year assigned 
d Rot. Alem. 25 E. 1. m 1●.  one of the Commissioners to ratify the Agreement betwixt the King, and Florence Earl of Holland, touching those Auxiliaries, which he was to have from that Earl, in his present Wars; as also one 
e lbid. m. 15.  of the Ambassadors sent to treat of Truce, betwixt King Edward, and the King of France.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  in the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 27 Ed. 1. And in 29 Ed. 1. again 
g Rot. Alem. 29 E. 1. m. 7.  sent Ambassador, to treat with those from the King of France, touching a Peace with the Scots. In 31 Edw. 1. he was 
h Rot. So●c. 31 E. 1. m 4.  again in the Scotish Wars; and the same year had Licence 
i Rot. Fin. 31 E. 1. m. 15.  to go beyond Sea, on his own occasions.  
In 33 Edw. l. he obtained a Grant 
k Cart. 33 E. 1. m. 17.  from the King, of the Castles of Selkirke and Tresquair, in Scotland; also of the Borough of Pebbles; to hold by the service of one Knights Fees; likewise of the whole Forest of Selkirke, in Feeferme, paying an hundred thirty pounds per annum; and to be Sheriff there, with authority to build Towns, Churches, Castles; and other Fortifications; as also for Free-Warren, and power to Deafforest, and make Parks therein, at his own pleasure. Shortly after which, he made 
l Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 779.  a Pile at Selkirke, and put a Garrison in it.  
In 34 Edw. 1. he was sent as Guardian 
m Claus. 34 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  of the Marches of Scotland, towards Barwick upon tweed; and being thereupon made 
n Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 16.  the King's Lieutenant, and Captain-General of all the Soldiery, Horse, and Foot, for the defence of those parts, against Robert Brus (sometime Earl of Carryk) and his Complices, had an Assignation 
o Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 16.  of two hundred pounds in part of his Wages, to be paid unto him, by john de Sandale, Chamberlain of Scotland.  
Shortly after which, Robert de Brus, compassing that Realm, and receiving 
p T. Wals. p. 62. n. 30 & 40.  the homages of many, came 
q T. Wals. p. 62. n. 30 & 40.  near to S. Johnsstones; to the defence whereof this Earl, being arrived 
r T. Wals. p. 62. n. 30 & 40.  but a little before; Brus sent 
s T. Wals. p. 62. n. 30 & 40.  to him by way of challenge to Battle: Whereunto returning answer 
t T. Wals. p. 62. n. 30 & 40. , that he would meet him the next day; Brus retired. Which being discerned by this Earl, he sallied out, and slew 
u lbid.  divers of the Scots unarmed, as it is said. Brus therefore, being advertised thereof, fled 
x lbid.  to the Isle of Kentire. Whereupon he followed him, supposing to find him in the Castle there: But upon 
y Ibid.  his taking thereof, and discerning none but his Wife, and Nigel de Brus his Brother, there; he hanged 
z Ibid.  up Nigel, and all the rest who were with him, excepting her.  
Brus therefore growing exceedingly exasperated 
a Ibid. 65. n. 10.  at this his cruelty, raised all the power he could, and giving 
b Ibid. 65. n. 10.  Battle to him, forced him to flee 
c Lel. Coll. Vol 1. 781.  to the Castle of Air.  
Soon after this, being 
d Ibid. 664.  with King Edward on his Deathbed (at Burgh upon the Sands, not far from Carlisle,) he was one 
e Ibid. 664.  of those, whom the King desired to be good to his Son, and not to suffer Piers de Gaveston to come into England again, to set him in riot: For which he was much hated 
f Tho. Wals. p. 66.  by Piers (as divers other of the Nobility were) being called 
g Tho. Wals. p. 66.  by him joseph the jew, in regard he was tall, and pale of countenance.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he was sent 
h Rot. Rom. E. 2. m. 5.  with Otto de Grandison, and others, to the Pope, upon special business; and, the same year, upon the death of joan, his Mother, doing his homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 14.  of those Lands, which she held in Dower. In 3 Edw. 2. he had the like Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 3 E. 2. m. 7.  of the Lands of Agnes, his Sister, then deceased, whose Heir he was. But, in 3 Edw. 2. he joined 
l Tho. Wals. p. 70. n. 10.  with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and the rest, in that design of pulling down Gaveston: So likewise in 
m Ibid. p. 74. n. 40.  5 Edw. 2. with 
n Ibid. 75. n. 40.  john de Warren, Earl of Surrey, in the Siege of Scarborough Castle, whereunto Gaveston fled 
o Ibid. 75. n. 40. ; and, having there seized 
p Ibid. 75. n. 40.  upon him, intended 
q Ibid. 75. n. 40.  to have carried him to Wallingford; but lodging 
r Ibid. 75. n. 40.  him at Dadington in Comit. Oxon. he was taken 
s Ibid. 75. n. 40.  thence, in the night, by the Earl of Warwick, and by him beheaded on Blacklow-Hill, not far from Warwick, as I have elsewhere showed.  
In 6 Edw. 2. he was again sent 
t Rot. Rom. ab anno 4. usque 10 E. 2. m. 5.  to Rome, and obtained a Grant 
u Cart. 6 E. 2. n. 40.  in General Tail from the King, of the House and Place called The New Temple in London; as also of certain Lands called Fleet-crofts, with all other the Lands, in the City and Suburbs of London, which belonged to the Templars, with Remainder to the King and his Heirs. And in 7 Edw. 2. had a Charter 
x Cart 7 E 2. n. 14.  for Return of Writs, within his Lordships and Towns of Gainsburgh and Dunham in Com. Linc. In which year, being made 
y Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 7.  Warden and Lieutenant of all Scotland, until the Kings coming thither, he was in that fatal Battle 
z Tho. Wals. p. 81.  of Bannocksburne in Scotland, where the English had a great overthrow.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
a Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 1.  General of all the King's Forces, from the River of Trent, Northwards, unto Roxborough in Scotland; and obtained Licence 
b Pat. 8 E. 2. p. 2. n. ●2.  to make a Castle of his House at Bampton in Com. Oxon. Likewise in consideration 
c Cart. 8 ●. 2. n. 42. , That he did release to the Earl of Lancaster, all his right in the Castle and Manors of Thorpe- Waterville Aldwincle,, and Achurch, in Com. Northampt. As also in the Manor of the New Temple, London; he obtained a Grant 
d Cart. 8 ●. 2. n. 42.  of all those Lands in Monmouth, which Robert de Clifford deceased, held for life, the Remainder to the King and His Heirs.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he was again 
e Rot. Sco●. 10 E. 2. m. ●.  in the Scotish Wars; but before the end of this year being taken 
f Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 7●7.  prisoner in his journey towards the Court of Rome, by john Moilley, a Burgundian, and sent to the Emperor, he was constrained to give 
g Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 7●7.  twenty thousand pounds of Silver for his ransom; by reason Moilley alleged, That himself having served the King of England, had not been paid his Wages. Upon this occasion, therefore, it was, that King Edward wrote his Letters 
h Cl●●s. 10 E. 2. m. 7. i● dorso.  to divers Foreign Princes, to solicit his deliverance from that imprisonment.  
Which was obtained, as it seems; for in 11 Edw. 2. he was 
i Rot. Scot 11 E. 2. m. 13.  again in those Wars of Scotland, and the same year was made 
k Rot. Fin. ●1 ●. ● m. 1●.  Governor of Rockingham Castle.  
In 12 Edw. 2. he procured Licence 
l Cart. 1ST. ●. n. 14.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at Redswell in Com. Essex. And for a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of S. Laurence. Also 
m Ibid. n. 71.  for a Fair yearly at Toucester in Com. Northampt. on the Eve of the Annunciation of our Lady, the Day, and Morrow after, with Free-Warren 
n Ibid. n. 73.  in all his Demesn Lands there.  
In 13 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
o Rot. Fin. 13 E. 2. m. 3.  Warden of all the Forests South of Trent; and being 
p Pat. 13 H. 2. m. 4.  still Warden of Scotland, had Licence 
q Pat. 13 H. 2. m. 4.  to travel beyond Sea. In 14 Edw. 2. he was 
r Rot. Fin. 14 E. 2. m. 14.  again made Warden of all the Forests South of Trent; and obtained Licence 
s Cart. 14 E. ●. n. 9  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Pa●nswike in Com. Gloc. As also for a Fair yearly on the Eve, and Day of the Nativity of our Lady.  
In 15 Edw. 2. upon 
t T. Wals. ●4 n. ●0.  the taking of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, at Burroughbrigge in Com. Ebor. He was one of those who gave 
u T. Wals. ●4 n. ●0.  sentence of death upon him at Pontfract. Whereupon he obtained a Grant 
x Claus. 18 ●. 2. m. 39 per Inspex. , to himself and Mary his Wife, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies, lawfully begotten, of the Manor of Higham- Ferrer in Com. Northampt. part of the Possessions of that Earl; as also, of the Castle and Manor of Thorpe- Watervile, with the Hamlets of Achurch and Aldwincle, in the same County, which did belong to Robert de Holland, than likewise attainted. After which, it was not long that he lived; for attending 
y Lel▪ Coll. Vol 1. 682. Esc. 17 E. 2● n. 73.  Queen Isabella into France, in An. 1323. (17 Edw. 2.) he was there murdered 
z Lel▪ Coll. Vol 1. 682. Esc. 17 E. ●. n. 7●. , 23 junii, the same year, by reason he had a hand in the death of the Earl of Lancaster, as my Author 
a Ibid.  saith. But, though he there lost his life, his Body was brought into England, and buried 
b Camd. Epitaph. p. 29.  in the Abbey Church of Westminster, at the Head of Edmund Crouchback, Earl of Lancaster; leaving no issue, notwithstanding he had three Wives, viz. 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  1. Beatrix, Daughter to Ralph de Neal, Constable of France; 2. ... Daughter to the Earl of Bar; and 3. Marry, Daughter to Guy de Chastilian, Earl of St. Paul. Which Mary, surviving him in 18 Edw. 2. had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
d Claus. 18 E. 2. m. 23.  of the Manors of Foxley, Saxthorp, Bergh, Filby, Hoderiston, Hocham, and Kerbroke, in Com. Norf. Ixening in Com. Suff. Pyriton in Com. Hertf. Braxstead, Fordham, Redeswel, Hassingbroke, and Walbury, in Com. Essex. Melton, Ludesdon, Hertley, and Wikham, in Kent; Swindon in Com. Wiltes. Shrivenham in Com. Berks. Doninton in Com. Buck. Downham, with the Soak, in Com. Nott. The Manor of St. Florence, in Wales; the Manor of Felton, and certain Lands in Thrastreston, in Com. Northumbr. Eighteen shillings six pence farthing Land and Rent in Pount-Eland in Com. Northumbr. Forty pounds' Land and Rent in castle- Martin in Wales●; Ten pounds Rend in Beverley, Scoureburgh, and Besewike, in Comit. Ebor.  
And by the name of Mary de St. Paul, Countess of Pembroke, Lady of Weysford and Montinac, for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of Audomare, sometime Earl of Pembroke, her Husband; and the Souls of Guy de Chastilioun, sometime Earl of St. Paul her Father; and Mary de Britannia, sometime his Wife, her Mother, founded 
e Rot. Rom. 16 Ed. 3. m. 3. Mon. Anglic. Vol. 1. 493 a.  an House of Nuns, called Minoresses, at Denney in Com. Cantabr. and gave 
f Stow's Ann. in An. 1306.  great sums of Money towards the fabric of the Gray-Fryers Church in London.   

Earls of Lancaster.  
BEfore I speak of the advancement of Edmund, 
Edmund.  the first of these Earls, to that title and dignity, I shall observe, that he was the younger Son of King Henry the Third, and born 
a Mat. Paris, 654. n. 20.  at London, upon S. Marcels day (scil. 
b MS. in Bibl. Bodl. Med. 20. 110 b.  17 Kal. Febr.) An. 1245. (30 Hen. 3.)  
Next, that upon 
c Mat. Paris, 911. n. 40 & 50.  S. Luke's day, in 38 Hen. 3. the King convening many of his Nobles; the Bishop of Romania, (of the Order of the Fryers-Preachers) came 
d Mat. Paris, 911. n. 40 & 50.  to him from the Pope; and, having brought a Ring from his Holiness, gave 
e Mat. Paris, 911. n. 40 & 50.  it to this Edmund, investing him therewith into the Dominion of S●c●ly and A●ulia; whereupon he had the Title of King of Sicily. Which being done, the Bishop returned 
f Mat. Paris, 911. n. 40 & 50.  with large rewards.  
About this time also, he was made 
g Chro. Cestr.  Earl of Chester. But, in regard 
h Chro. Cestr Rot. Vasc. 38 H. 3. n. 10.  he was young; the King, as his Guardian 
i Rot. Vasc. 38 H. 3. n. 10.  for the Kingdom of Sicily, issued 
k Rot. Vasc. 38 H. 3. n. 10.  out his Letters of Attorney, dated at Bourdeaux, 14 Octob. for taking possession thereof. Whereupon this Edmund granted 
l Ibid. m. 1●.  the Principality of Capua (a Member of that Regality) to Thomas, Earl of Savoy.  
But though this specious gift of that Kingdom, came to 
m H. Knighton, 2444. n. ●0.  nothing (Conradus, the real King thereof being then alive) it was not long after that he attained, both real Titles, and vast Possessions: For, in 49 Hen. 3. upon the Forfeiture of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, (whereof I have already spoke) the King, by his Letters 
n P. t. 4● H. 3. m. 2.  Patents, bearing date 25 Octob. gave unto him the Inheritance of the Earldom of Leicester; as also the honour and Stewardship of England. Likewise 
o P. t. 4● H. 3. m. 2.  all the Lands of Nicholas de Segrave, a partaker with Montfort a in his Rebellious Actings. And, the next ensuing year, 28 junii, bestowed 
p Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 12.  on him all the Goods and Chattels whereof Robert de Ferrer, Earl of Derby, was possessed, upon the day of the skirmish at Chesterfield. And, upon the twelfth of july following, gave 
q Ex magn● Registr. in Offic. Ducat. Lanc.  him the Honour of Derby, with all the Castles, Manors, and Lands of the same Robert de Ferrer; as also the Honour of Leicester, and all the Lands of Simon de Montfort, late Earl of Leicester, To hold to himself and the heirs of his Body. Moreover, about this time, he farther granted 
r Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 41.  unto him, the custody of the Castles of Kaermerdin and Cardigan; and likewise 
s Ibid. m. 14.  the Isle of Lundy. And thinking all this not sufficient, he shortly after gave 
t Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 8.  him the Castle of Shireburne in Com. Dors. as also 
u Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 10.  the Castle of Kenilworth in Com. Warr. with all the Lands thereto belonging; the 
x Ibid. m. 4.  Honour, Earldom, Castle, and Town of Lancaster, with their Appurtenances; together with the 
y Ibid. m. 4.  Honour and Castle of Monmouth, to hold to himself and the heirs of his Body.  
And not long after this, viz▪ in 53 Hen. 3. being thus enriched, he obtained a farther Grant 
z Cart. 53 H. 3. m. 11.  of the Honour, Town, and Castle of Leicester, with all the Lands and Knights Fees, which were Simon de Montforts, late Earl of Leicester, To hold to himself, and the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten; as also of all the Lands, which he the said Simon held of the Barony of john le Viscount, in the County of Northumberland; and of all other the Lands of the same Simon, which by his Forfeiture Escheated to the Crown; likewise of 
a Pat. 53 H. 3. m● 15.  the Stewardship of England, to hold for life. And the same year, was 
b Mat. Paris, 1005. , with Prince Edward (his Brother) and many others, signed with the Cross.  
The next year following, viz. 54 Hen. 3. 6 Id. Apr. he married 
c Ibid. 1006. n. 10.  Aveline, the Daughter of William, Earl of Albemarle, Countess of Holderness, Heir to her Father; and by her Mother, Countess of Devon, and the Isle of Wight; but by her he had no issue: And obtained a discharge 
d Ex Pras. magno Registro.  from the King, of a debt of One thousand seven hundred sixty seven pounds four shillings five pence, due by john de Monmouth; whereunto the Castle and Honour of Monmouth (which he then possessed) were liable. Shortly after which, he went into the Holy Land, and in 56 Hen. 3. returned 
e Ypod. ●. in An. 1272. . Thus much as to what I find memorable of him in his Father's time.  
After which, scil. in 4 Edw. 1. he obtained a Grant 
f Ex Praef. magno Registro.  from that King, bearing date 26 july, of the Castle of Char●●ey in Com. Staff. and to the heirs of his Body, part of the Possessions of Thomas de Ferrer. And in 5 Edw. 1. a farther Confirmation 
g Pat. 5●●. m. 17.  of the Manor, Castle, and Honour of Monmouth, late john de Monmouths, which had been granted to him by King Henry the Third, with a special discharge 
h Ibid.  from those debts, which were owing to the Exchequer by the same john. Also, in 7 Edw. 1. a Grant 
i Cart. 7 E. 1. m. 4.  from the King of the Manors of Wirksworth and Esburne, with the Wapentake of Wirksworth in Fee, to hold by the service of two Knights Fees; in exchange 
k Cart. 7 E. 1. m. 4.  for the Castles of Kaermerden and Cardigan. In this year likewise he obtained the title 
l Pat. 7 E. 1. m. 22.  of Earl Champagne, by the Grant of King Edward; and in 10 Edw. 1. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. In 12 Edw. 1. he procured from Queen Eleanor (his Mother) a Grant 
n Ex Praef. magno Registro.  of the Houses, Garden, Place, and Rents, by her purchased from the Provost and Canons of Mont●oy, situate in the Suburbs of London, lately belonging to Peter de Savoy, her Uncle. And in 13 Ed. 1. as Earl 
o Cart 13 E. 1. m. 19  of Chester, obtained from the King a Grant 
p Cart 13 E. 1. m. 19  of divers Liberties; as also Free Chase in the Chase of Wisseley and Wimburgholt. Likewise a farther Confirmation 
q Ibid. n. 20.  of the Castle and Honour of Monmouth, with the Castles of Grosmund, Skenfrith, and Blanch Castle; and of 
r Ibid. n. 22.  all the Lands of Robert de Ferrer, late Earl of Derby, given to him by his Father King Henry the Third: Also 
s Ibid. n. 23.  of the Town and Castle of Leicester, late Simon de Montforts, Earl of Leicester; the Castle of Kenilworth, the Honour Earldom, and Castle of Lancaster, with the Forests of Wiresdale and Lonesdale, Newcastle under Lime; the Manor, Castle, and Forest of Pickering; the Manor of Saltby, and Town of Gomecester (vulgò Godmanchester) with the Rent of the Town of Huntingdon. And in 19 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
t Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 45. , for a Fair every year, at his Manor of Pickering in Com. Ebor. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; as also, for another at Esingwold, in the same County, upon the Eve, and Festival of our Lady; and Free-Warren 
u Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 45.  at Melleburne in Com. Derb.  
In 20 Edw. 1. he obtained another Grant 
x Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 12.  for life, of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Monmouth; as also 
y Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 12.  of the Castles of Grossemont and Skenefrith, Blanch-Castell, with the Manors of Redley and Menstreworth, the Remainder to his three Sons, viz. Thomas, Henry, and john, successively Entail. But this Grant he surrendered 
z Claus. 20 E. 1. in dorso m. 6.  back, the same year. And in 21 Edw. 1. procured Licence 
a Pat. 21 E. 1. m. 8. , to make a Castle of his House, in the Parish of S. Clements Danes, in Comit. Middles. called the Savoy. And founded 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 542 b. n 50.  that House of Nuns, called the Minoresses, without Aldgate, in the Suburbs of London. He was 
* Lel. Coll. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  also the chief builder of the Gray-Friers House in Preston in Amundernesse in Com. Lanc.  
Moreover, the same year, for reconciling 
c H. Knighton, 2496. n. 20.  the differences betwixt King Edward, and the King of France, he was sent 
d H. Knighton, 2496. n. 20.  to treat with the two Queens. Whereupon it was concluded 
e Tho. Wals. p. 24. n. 20. , that six Castles should be delivered up to the King of France; but the King of France, falling 
f Ibid. p. 25. n. 20.  off from that Agreement, he returned 
g Ibid. p. 25. n. 20. . Shortly after which, the Welsh, putting 
h Ibid. p. 26. n. 10.  themselves in Arms, and entering 
i Ibid. p. 26. n. 10.  upon the Earl of Glocesters Lands of Glamorgan, he attended 
k Ibid. p. 26. n. 10.  the King, with his Army, into those parts.  
And in 24 Edw. 1. being sent 
l H. Knighton, 2507. n. 50. , with the Earl of Lincoln, and twenty six Bannerets into Gascoigne; they sat 
m Ib. 2508. n. 20, & ●.  down before Bourdeaux: But seeing no likelihood of its render, after some skirmishes 
n Ib. 2508. n. 20, & ●. , marched 
o Ib. 2508. n. 20, & ●.  thence to Langon, which was soon given up to them: Thence to 
p Ibid.  Bayon, where they were 
q Ibid.  honourably received; but having 
r Ibid.  many Soldiers, which they could not keep together, by reason that their treasure was 
s Ibid.  exhausted, he grew much troubled 
t Ibid. ●  in mind; and thereupon falling sick, departed 
u Ibid. ● T. Wals. p. 29. n. 30.  this life, about the Feast of Pentecost; commanding 
x Ibid. ● T. Wals. p. 29. n. 30.  that his Body should not be buried till his debts were paid. After which, Truce being made, his Corpse was carried into England, and buried 
z Ibid. ● T. Wals. p. 29. n. 30.  in the Abbey Church of Westminster, where there was an honourable Monument erected to his memory, which is yet to be seen.  
This great Earl, by Blanch his second Wife, Daughter 
a ●. du Tillet, p. 107. etc.  to Robert, Earl of Artois (third Son to Lewes the Eighth, King of France) Widow 
b ●. du. Tillet, p. 107. etc.  of Henry, King of Na●arre, Earl of Champagne and Bry, had issue three Sons, viz. Thomas, Henry, and john, and a Daughter 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 37●. Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 7. . (Which john died 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 37●. Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  in France, with his Sister, without issue.) And surviving him, had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
d Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 37●. Claus. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  of the Manors of Crepton; Durfield, with its Members, viz. Southwood, Holebroke, Hey-Egge, Beaurepair, Allerwasleigh, Edricheshay, New Bigging, and Holland; with the whole Forest of Duffield; as also the Manor of Hertindon, with Croudecote, all in Com. Derb. Likewise certain Lands in Bunteshale, Bracington, Spondon, Penrewich; with the Hundred of Gresele, and certain Lands in Newbald, with the Advowson of the Church of Duffield, in the same County: Likewise the Manor of Raundes, with its Members, viz. Scarwigge, Ringestead, and Har●grave, in Com. Northampt. And the Advowsons' of the Churches of Raundes, in the same County; Wolftanton and Tatenhull in Com. Staff. and Torpedener in Com. Leic.  
I now come to Thomas. 
Thomas  his eldest Son, and immediate Successor, who in 26 Edw. 1. doing his homage 
e Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 5.  (being then reputed 
f Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 5.  by the King to be of full age) had Livery 
g Claus. 〈◊〉 E. 1. m. 5.  of his Lands, excepting the Dowry of Blanch his Mother; and thereupon marched 
h Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  into Scotland, the King himself being then 
i Tho. Wals. p. 42. n. 20.  in that expedition. Being Sheriff 
k Rot. Pip. 27 E. 1. Lanc.  of Lancashire by inheritance, he substituted 
l Rot. Pip. 27 E. 1. Lanc.  Richard de Hoghton his Deputy in that Office. And in 28 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
m Cart. 28. ●. 1. n. 30.  to have a Market every week on the Saturday, at his Manor of Yoxhall in Com. Staff. As also for a Fair yearly to be there held, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Swithin; and likewise for a Fair yearly at Higham Ferrer in Comit. Northampt. upon the Eve of S Michael, the Day, and Morrow following. In this twenty eighth year, he was again 
n Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1 m. 11.  in the Wars of Scotland; so likewise in 
o Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 5.  31, 32 
p Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2. , and 
q Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  34 Edw. 1. In which last year he obtained another Licence 
r Cart. 34 E. 1. n. 〈◊〉.  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Wirksworth in Com. Derb. And a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady: As also for Free-Warren 
s Cart 34 E. 1. n. 〈◊〉.  in all his Demesn Lands at Staunford in Com. Northumbr.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he had a Grant 
t Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 26.  for a Fair at Leicester, every year, on the Morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and fourteen days following: And in 2 Edw. 2. for a Market 
u Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 39  on the Wednesday every week, at Uttoxeter in Com. Staff. As also for a Fair 
x Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 39  there, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Mary Magdalen. Likewise for a Market 
y Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 39  and Fair, at his Manor of Stapleford in Com. Leic.  
In 4 Edw. 2. having married 
z Rot. ●in. 4. E. 2. m. 2. Claus. 5. E. ●. m. 29.  Alice, the sole Daughter and Heir to Henry de Lacie, Earl of Lincoln; doing his fealty, he had Livery ᵃ of the Castle of Denbigh, and all other the Lands of her Inheritance; his homage for them, being performed 
b Claus 5 E. 2. in dorso m. 28.  the next ensuing year, upon Thursday after the Feast of S. Bartholomew, in the presence of divers Bishops, Earls, and Barons, and other of the King's Council, in a certain Chamber within the House of the Fryers-Preachers in London.  
In 5 Edw. 2. he was 
c ●ho. W●ls. p. 74. n. 40.  the chief of those Nobles that entered into a Combination against Piers d● Gaveston (the King's great favourite) under colour of defending Religion, and restoring the People's Liberties: And being thereupon made choice 
d Ibid p. 75. n. 10.  of for their General, sent 
e Ibid p. 75. n. 10.  Messengers to the King, requiring the delivery of this Peers unto them, or to banish him the Realm.  
It is said 
* Lel. C●ll. Vol. 1. p. 665. , That Henry de Lacie, Earl of Lincoln, (whose Daughter and Heir he had married, as is observed) gave him in charge upon his Deathbed, that he should maintain his quarrel against the same Peers: And that thereupon he joined with the Earl of Watwick, and caused him to be put to death, 29 Junii, An. 1312. (5 Edw. 2.)  
In 8 Edw. 2. he obtained a Charter 
f C●rt. 8. E. 2. n. 39  for a Market every week upon the Friday, at his Manor of Burton-Stather in Com. Linc. And two Fairs, the one to begin on Alballow Eve, and to continue the next day, and thirteen days after; the other, on the Eve of the Holy Trinity, the day, and three days after. And in 9 Edw. 2. had Licence 
g Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Dunsta●burgh in Com. Northumbr. In 10 Edw. 2. he was again 
h Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m 9  in the Scotish Wars; and in 11 Edw. 2. having command 
i ●ot. Scoc. 1● E. 2. m. 15.  to raise two thousand Foot, well armed, out of his own Lands and Fees; and to bring them to the King at Newcastle, within one Month after the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist; he retained 
k Ex Autogr. pen●s T. Com. Elgin.  (by Indenture) Sir Hugh Menill Knight, to serve him, in Peace and War, for the term of his whole life, viz. In the Wars of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with three Men at Arms, well mounted, armed, and arrayed; covenanting to allow him Harness for his own Body, and recompense for what Arms and Horses should be lost in the War, in his service: As also Apparel, and Saddles, Livery of Hay and Oats for his Horses'; and the like Wages for so many Grooms, as he gave to his other Bachelors. And, in time of Peace, upon his going to Parliament, or elsewhere; Livery of Hay and Oats for four Horses, and Wages for the like number of Grooms: And over and above all this, an Annuity of ten marks.  
The like Retainer 
l Ibid.  had Sir john de Ewer, to s●rve him with ten Men at Arms, in time of War, whereof three to be Knights, allowing them bouch of Court, with Livery of Hay, Oats, Horsshooes, and Nails, as other Bannerets usually had: And▪ in time of Peace, attending him to Parliament, or other Assemblies, with all his Knights in Livery, to have Diet in his Hall; as also Hay, Oats, Horsshooes, and Nails for eight and twenty Horse; and Wages for as many Grooms; with Livery of Wine and Candl●s for his Chamber. And, when he should come himself, with one Knight, then to have bouch of Court, with Hay and Oats for seven Horses; Wages for so many Grooms, and Livery of Wine and Candles for his Chamber.  
But, the grudge still remaining betwixt the King and this Earl, in 10 Edw. 2. two Cardinals were sent 
m T. Walls▪, p. 86. n. 2●.  into England from the Pope, to reconcile them. Which being done, the Conditions on the King's part were soon broken 
n Ibid. p. 87. ; whereupon Discontents more and more increased.  
Nevertheless, shortly after this, viz. in 12 E. 2. Queen Elean●r, late Wife to King Henry the Third, having formerly, out of her entire affection 
o Ex magno Regis●ro in Offic. Duc. Lan●. tit. De part▪ transmarinis.  to this Thomas, and Henry his Brother (her Grandsons) given 
p Ex magno Regis●ro in Offic. Duc. Lan●. tit. De part▪ transmarinis.  unto them, and their Heirs, a certain part of the Earldom of Province, which by right of Inheritance descended to her from her Father and Mother, with jurisdiction of a mere and mixed Empire; and all Rights and Privileges thereto belonging: And for defect of issue by them, to revert to her Heirs, Kings of England, he obtained a Confirmation 
q Ex magno Regis●ro in Offic. Duc. Lan●. tit. De part▪ transmarinis.  thereof from the King, bearing date the fifth day of june, the same year  
But that favour did no whit qualify those Discontents which were harboured in his Breast towards the King; which more and more increasing, at length, viz. in 14 Edw. 2. broke out openly; he then appearing the principal 
r T. Wals. p. 9●. n. 1● & ●●  of those, who confederated together, for the destruction of such, 
s T. Wals. p. 9●. n. 1● & ●●  as they called Traitors to the Realm; whereof the two Spensers were the chief; charging 
t T. Wals. p. 9●. n. 1● & ●●  them, with misleading the King, to the great damage of the people; and engaging 
u T. Wals. p. 9●. n. 1● & ●●  themselves to live and die with each other, For the cause of justice, (for that term they gave to their design) against those persons.  
In which juncture, there happening a great quarrel 
x Ibid. p. 104. n. 10. , betwixt Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, and William de Braose, (an eminent Baron in the Marches of Wales) about a certain Territory called ●owher-Land, lying in those parts: Roger de Mortimer, the Uncle, and Roger the Nephew, dealt 
y Ibid. p. 104. n. 10.  with Braose for his title thereto; john de Mowbray also, who had married 
z Ibid. p. 104. n. 10.  the Daughter of Braose, sole heir to that Land, accounting his to be the better right, likewise putting in his Claim 
a Ibid. p. 104. n. 10. . But, whilst they were thus in contest for it, Hugh le Despenser, the younger (the great Favourite and powerful Man of that time) taking advantage of these their differences, entered 
b Ibid. n. ●0.  upon it, and excluded them both. Which insolent Act so alarmed the Earl of Hereford, that he presently complained 
c Ibid. n. ●0.  thereof to this Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. Who, thereupon drawing 
d Ibid. n. 10.  in divers of the Nobility, to his ●ide, came 
e Ibid. n. ●0.  to Shirebu●ne. Whence, with Banners 
f Ibid. ●. 30.  displayed, he marched 
g Ibid. ●. 30.  to S. Alban, pretending 
h Ibid. ●. 30.  to reform what was amiss in the Government. Where staying 
i Ibid. ●. 30.  for three days, he sent 
k Ibid. ●. 30.  the Bishops of Ely, Hereford, and Chich●ster, to the King, then at London; requiring 
l Ibid. ●. 30. , that he would banish the Spensers; as persons highly censured by the people for divers great misdemeanours; as also to afford Letters 
m I●●d.  of Indemnity to himself, and all others, who were parties in that Insurrection.  
Which being denied 
n Ibid. , they forthwith marched 
o Ibid.  to London, and there appeared so formidable; that by the advice of the Queen, and those Bishops, the King, at length assented 
p Ibid. , insomuch as the Edict for their banishment, was forthwith published by the Earl of Hereford, in Westminster-Hall. But, not long after, the Tide turned the other way; for, the next ensuing year, viz. 15 Edw. 2. the King raising 
q Ibid. p. 93. n. 30.  a powerful Army, divers of this Earls Confederates fell 
r Ibid. p. 93. n. 30.  off, by reason of some displeasure 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 330. , which he had taken against the Lord Badlesmere, and submitted 
s Ibid. n. 40. . Whereupon those who stood firm, marched 
t Ibid. n. 40.  with him, first to Gloucester, and thence to Burton upon Trent, and so to his Castle at Tu●bury, (about four miles distant) doing much spoil 
u Ibid. n. 40.  to the Country in their passage. In which journey, having 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 667.  with him a certain Knight called Sir Robert de Holland, whom he had taken out of his Buttery, and preferred to two thousand marks per annum, he sent him into Lancashire, to bring up Five hundred men out of those parts; but, instead of bringing them to him, he conducted 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 667.  them to the King.  
The King therefore having notice of their motion, pursued them with all his power; first marching 
x MS. in Bibl. BodI. ●. 84. f. 99●, b.  down to Coventry, and thence to Leichfield; to which place, on the morrow after S. Chads day, the two Spensers came 
y MS. in Bibl. BodI. ●. 84. f. 99●, b.  to him, with all their strength; which so startled this Earl, That upon the sixth Ides of March he placed 
z MS. in Bibl. BodI. ●. 84. f. 99●, b.  Foot on each side the Bridge at Burton, to hinder the King's passage over Trent. By reason whereof, he was constrained to ford 
a MS. in Bibl. BodI. ●. 84. f. 99●, b.  the River at Walton (about three miles above;) which being made known to this Earl, he drew 
b H. Knight●n, 2540. n. 30 & 40.  out his Men from Cutbury Castle, expecting 
c H. Knight●n, 2540. n. 30 & 40.  aid from the before specified Sir Robert de Holland, and others, who had promised their help: And when he saw they failed him, fled 
d H. Knight●n, 2540. n. 30 & 40.  Northwards. Whereupon, the King coming to ●u●bury 
e Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25. , sealed a Commission 
f Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  (bearing date there 11 Martii) to Edmund, Earl of Kent, and john de Warren, Earl of Surrey, requiring them forthwith to pursue and arrest him▪ and all his party: As also, to besiege 
g Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  his Castle of Pontfract, and take it; commanding the assistance to them therein, of all his Subjects, to their utmost power.  
It is said 
h Lel▪ Coll. Vol. 1. p. 667. , that in this his flight, consulting with those Barons then with him at the Blackfriars in Pontfract; they advised him to march to Dunstanburgh (a Castle of his own in Northumberland) and that, refu●ing so to do, lest it should be thought he held intelligence with the Scots; he expressed, that he did resolve to stay still at Pontfract: And that thereupon Sir Roger de Clifford, drawing out his Dagger, swore that he would kill him, unless he would go with them; whereupon he went, having seven hundred Men of his company. And, before the King's Forces could overtake him, got 
i T. Wal●. p. 94. n. 10.  to Burroughbrigge in Yorkshire, where finding the Country people in 
k Ibid. n. 10.  Arms, and William Lord Latimer, than Governor of the City of York, and Sir Andrew de Harcla, of Carlisle, ready to give him Battle; after a short skirmish, Humphrey de Bo●un, Earl of Hereford, attempting 
l T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  to pass the Bridge, was ●lain 
m T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  by one who lay under an Arch; and he himself (overpowered with numbers) taken 
n T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  by the same Sir Andrew. So likewise were 
o T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  Roger de Clifford, john de Mo●br●y, Warre●de ●Isle, and many others; and thence carried 
p T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  to Pontfract, where the King and both the Spe●sers at that time were 
q T. Wals. ut s●p●a. . Where, being brought into the Town, he was scorned 
r T. Wals. ut s●p●a. ; and by the people, in derision, called 
s T. Wals. ut s●p●a.  King Arthur. Which being observed, many did deem 
Ibid. ●. 20.  it a just judgement upon him, in regard he had 
u Ibid. ●. 20.  in such sort abused the King; when, coming out of th● North, not long before, he lay at Pontfr●●t: For at that time, issuing 
x Ibid. ●. 20.  out of the Castle with his Men, they used 
y Ibid. ●. 20.  him very contemptibly, exclaiming 
z Ibid. ●. 20.  vilely against him, in a most tumultuous manner.  
And being thus fetched thither, he was on the third day afterwards, brought 
a Ibid. n. 30.  before the King (the Earl of Kent, the Earl of Winchester, john, Earl ●arren and Surrey, David, Earl of Athol, and Robert, Earl of Angos, being all present) who gave 
b Ibid. n. 30.  sentence upon him to be drawn, hanged, and beheaded: But, in regard 
c Ibid. n. 30.  of his great Birth, somewhat qualified it, and appointed 
d Ibid. n. 30. , That he should only lose his Head. In pursuance whereof he was, upon 
e H. Knig●ton. 2541.  the morrow 
f 11 C●l. Apr.  after the Feast of S. Benedict, brought to a Plain 
g H. Knig●ton, 〈◊〉 supr●. , without the Town, and there beheaded 
h H. Knig●ton, 〈◊〉 supr●. : On which▪ a beautiful Church was afterwards erected 
i H. Knig●ton, 〈◊〉 supr●.  to the honour of his memory. The rest being sentenced 
k T. Wals. ut supra, n. 40.  to be drawn and hanged at York, and several other places.  
Others 
l Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 667, 668 & 669.  relate the story thus, viz. That being come to Burroughbrigge▪ he there found Sir Andrew de Harcla, War●len of Carlisle, and the Marches, and Sir Simon Ward, Sheriff of Yorkshire, ready to encounter him. Where, relating to Harcla his just quarrel to the Spensers; he promised him, if he would favour his Cause, to give him one of those five Earldoms which he had in possession; and, that Harcla refusing, he told him, That he would soon repent it, and that he should die ● shameful death (as it aftewards happened.) Also, that Harcla then causing his Archers to shoot, the fight b●gan, in which many of this Earls party being slain▪ he betook himself to a Chapel, refusing to yield to Harcla, and, looking on the Crucifix, said— Good Lord, I render myself to thee, and put myself into thy mercy. Also, that they then took off his Coat-Armor, and putting upon him one of his men's Liveries, carried him by Water to York, where they threw Balls of Dirt at him. Moreover, that from thence, they brought him back to the King at Ponfract Castle, and there put him in a Tower, towards the Abbey, which he had newly made. Likewise, that soon after, being brought into the Hall, he had Sentence of Death by these Justices, viz. Aymer, Earl of Pembroke, Edmund, Earl of Kent, john de Bretaigne, and Sir Robert Malmethorpe, who pronounced the Judgement. Whereupon, saying, Shall I die without Answer? A certain Gascoign● took him away, and put a peeled broken Hood on his Head, and set him on a lean white Jade, without a Bridle; and that then he added, King of Heaven have mercy on me, for the King of Earth ●ous ad g●erthi, And that thus he was carried, some throwing Pellots of Dirt at him (having a Fryer-Preacher for his Confessor) to an Hill without the Town; where he kneeled down towards the East, until one Hugin de Muston, caused him to turn his Face toward Scotland, and then a Villain of London cut off his Head. After which, the Prior and Monks obtaining his Body from the King, buried it on the right hand of the High Altar.  
The day of his death was 
m Pat 16 E. 2. p. 1. m 25.  certainly upon the Monday next preceding the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin.  
But of this his death, the King soon after repent 
n T. Wals. ut supra, p. 96. , as it is said.  
Touching his Merits, there happened 
o H. Knighton, 2540.  afterwards very great disputes: Some 
p H. Knighton, 2540.  thinking it fit that he should be accounted a Saint, because he was so charitable, and so much an honourer of the Religious; as also, that he died in a just Cause: But chiefly for that his persecutors came to untimely ends, in a short time.  
On the other side, many there were, who taxed 
q H. Knighton, 2540.  him for Adultery, in keeping of sundry Women, notwithstanding he had a Wife. Aspersing 
r H. Knighton, 2540.  him likewise, for cruelty, in putting to death some persons for small offences; and protecting some from punishment who were transgressors of the Laws; alleging 
s H. Knighton, 2540.  also, that he was chiefly swayed by one of his Secretaries; and that he did not fight stoutly for Justice, but fled, and was taken unarmed. Nevertheless many Miracles were reported 
t H. Knighton, 2540.  to have been afterwards wrought in the place, where his Corpse was buried; much confluence 
u H. Knighton, 2540.  of people coming thereto, in honour thereof, till the King, through the incitation 
* Ibid. n. 30, 40 & 50.  of the Spensers, set Guards 
x Ibid. n. 30, 40 & 50.  to restrain them. Whereupon they flocked 
y Ibid. n. 30, 40 & 50.  to the place where he suffered death; and so much the more eagerly, by how much endeavours were used to restrain them, until a Church was erected on the place where he suffered.  
Most certain it is, that the vulgar sort of people had so great a veneration to him, that they worshipped his Picture, which (with other) was drawn on a Tablet in Saint Paul's Cathedral at London; till the King by his special Letters 
z Claus 16 E. 2. in dorso m 2.  to the Bishop of London, bearing date at York, 28 junii, 16 Edw. 2. inhibited them so to do.  
Nor was it long after, the stream turning another way, by the unhappy deposal, and lamentable murder of King Edward the Second, but that all proceedings concerning the Attainder of him, and his adherents, being 
a Rot. Fin. 16 E● 2. m. 25. in c●dula.  annulled and vacated in the Parliament begun at Westminster, on the morrow after the Feast of the Epiphany, 1 Edw. 3. there still continued the like veneration for his memory; so that, in 33 Edw. 3. it was generally believed 
b Tho. Wals. p. 167. , that Miracles were done at his Tomb, and that Blood issued out of it  
Touching Alice his Wife, who survived him, I shall observe, That upon his marriage with her, she was endowed 
c Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 32.  at the Church door with the Castle and Borough of Newcastle under Lime; the Towns of Penkhill, Sheprugg, Walstatton, and Clayton, in Com. Staff. And all other Hamlets belonging to the same Castle and Borough; as also with divers Manors and Lordships lying in other Counties: Of which, she had Livery 
d Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 32.  in july, 16 Edw. 2. And immediately thereupon (viz. 9 julii, 16 Edw. 2.) quitted 
e Claus. 16 E. 2. m 34. in cedula. , unto King Edward, all her right to the Lordships of Winterbourne, Ambresbury, and Troubrigge, in Com. Wiltes. Kaneford in Com. Dorset Hengstrigge.. and Charleton in Com. Somers. with all the Hamlets and Advowsons' of Churches to them belonging; in which, john Earl Warren, had an estate for life, they being of her Inheritance. Moreover, soon after this, taking to Husband 
f Claus. 18 Ed. ●. m. 23.  Ebulo le Strange, (a younger Son to the Lord Strange of Knokin) she had farther Livery 
g Claus. 18 Ed. ●. m. 23.  (as Daughter and Heir to Henry-de Lacie, Earl of Lincoln) of the Court, of the Fee of De la Hay, and the Gaol standing before the Gate of Lincoln Castle; as also of an Annuity of twenty pounds, as the third penny of the County of Lincoln: All which, by reason of the forfeiture of her late Husband, had been seized 
h Claus. 18 Ed. ●. m. 23.  into the King's hands.  
It is said 
i Mon. Anglic. Vol. 2. 189 a. n. 50 & 60. , That divers years before the death of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, her Husband, she was by him repudiated; and that she had been familiar with this Ebulo le Strange, whom she so married afterwards. Also 
k Ibid. 189 b. , that taking him to Husband without the King's Licence, all the Lands of her Inheritance, and otherwise, which were held of the King in Capite, were seized and detained, till she delivered up those of her Inheritance, which lay in the Counties of Lanc. Cestr. and Ebor. And gave the Castle and Lordship of Denbigh in Wales; as also the Castle of Bolinbroke in Com. Linc. with its Appurtenances; and all other her Lands in that County, and many in other parts of the Realm, unto Hugh le Despenser, (the great favourite of that time:) And that the Lands, which she had left, after all those were so extorted from her, amounted to no less in value, than three thousand marks per annum.  
It is farther said 
l Ibid. 190.  That she departed this life without issue, in An. 1348. (22 Edw. 3.) about the Feast of S. Matthew the Apostle, being then Sixty seven years of age. Also, that she was buried in the Conventual Church of Berling, near to the Grave of Ebulo, her Husband. And 
m Ibid. n. 〈◊〉 & 20.  that, thereupon, all the Lands of that great Inheritance, which descended to her from Henry de Lacie, late Earl of Lincoin, her Father; by virtue of the Render and Grant made by the said Henry, and by the Grant of King Edward the First, came to Henry, Earl of Lancaster (Son of Henry,) afterwards Duke of Lancaster; which Lands lay in Blackburnshire, Rachdale, Totington, and Penwortham, in Com. Lanc. Halton in Com. Cestr. Bouland and Snaithe in Com. Ebor. and in divers other parts of England.  
¶ I come now to Henry, 
Henry.  Brother and Heir of Thomas. This Henry, upon the death of Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, (his. Father) in 24 Edw. 1. doing 
n Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 16.  his homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 16.  of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Monmouth; as also of the Castles of Skenefrith and Blanch-Castell, with the Manors of Radley and Menstreworth, and all other his Father's Lands beyond Severne; and, in 25 Ed. 1. was 
p Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 2.  in that expedition, then made into Flanders.  
In 27 Edw. 1. having taken to Wife 
q Claus. 27 E. 1. m. 5.  Mary, the Daughter and Heir of Sir Patrick Chaworth, he had respite 
r Claus. 27 E. 1. m. 5.  for payment of his Relief. In 
s Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 14.  28 & 
t Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  32 Edw. 1. he was in those expeditions then made into Scotland. And, in consideration 
u Ex magno Registro in Officio Duc. Lan●.  of his eminent service in that War, obtained a discharge 
x Ex magno Registro in Officio Duc. Lan●.  of so much debt, as was due from him to the King's Exchequer, for his Releiss, viz. Upon on the death of Hawise de London, Grandmother, and Pain de Chaworth, Uncle to Maud his Wife, by reason of the Lands, which descended to her, by their respective deaths: Which discharge bears date at Dumfermelin, 28 jan. the same year.  
In 34 Edw. 1. being again 
y Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  in the Wars of Scotland; he had, in consideration thereof, Livery 
z Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  of the Manor of Hertley in Com. Southampt. without performing his homage. Which Manor, by the death of Isabel, the Wife of Hugh le Despenser, descended 
a Claus. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  to Maud his Wife, as her next Heir. In 8 Edw. 2. he received command 
b Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin, thence to march against the Scots: And in 10 Edw. 2. obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 10 E. 2. n. 15.  for Free-Warren, to himself and the said Maud his Wife, and to her Heirs, in all his Demesn Lands, within his Lordships of Swinburne, Langstoke, Stokebrigge, and Weston Patrick in Com. Southampt. In 11 Edw. 2. he was charged 
d Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 23.  with providing one hundred Foot Soldiers, out of his Lands in Ridwelly and Radewa●han, in Wales; and to bring them to Newcastle upon Tine, within three weeks after the Nativity of S. john Baptist, to march into Scotland. And in consideration 
e Rot. Fin. 17 E. 2.  of his eminent services, had so great an esteem from the King; as that (notwithstanding his Brother's Attainder) having had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 17 E. 2.  of his Lands, upon the twenty nineth of March, 17 E. 2. he obtained such farther favour, That he should 
g Rot. Fin. 17 E. 2.  thenceforth enjoy the title, name, and honour of Earl of Leicester; and be, thenceforth, so written in the King's Courts.  
But after this, Roger Lord Mortimer, and Queen Isabel, bearing such a sway, that the people grew 
h Frois. lib. 1 & 2. f. 11 b.  much discontented, he confederated 
i Frois. lib. 1 & 2. f. 11 b.  with Thomas de Brotherton, than Marshal, and Edmund of Woodstock, the King's Uncles, to amend what was amiss, if they could. Also, in 19 Edw. 2. upon 
k T. Wals. 105. n. 40. & 106.  the putting to death of Hugh le Despenser the elder, by the Authority of the great Lords, then powerful; (Prince Edward, being by them constituted 
l T. Wals. 105. n. 40. & 106.  Governor of the Realm, the Chancellor and Treasurer being likewise 
m T. Wals. 105. n. 40. & 106.  appointed by them) he was sent 
n T. Wals. 105. n. 40. & 106.  into Wales, and by the assistance 
o T. Wals. 105. n. 40. & 106.  of the Welsh, took 
p 16 Cal. Dec.  the King, with 
q Ibid.  Hugh le Despensers, the younger, and other of the King's Father's Familiars, near the Castle of Lantrussan. And, having thereupon, the person of the King committed 
r Ibid.  to his custody, forthwith carried 
s Ibid.  him, by Monmouth, Ledbury, and other places, to his Castle of Kenilworth, where he stayed 
t Ibid.  the whole Winter following.  
Moreover, in 20 Edw. 2. (the King being still in his custody) through his interest with the Lords then ruling, he obtained a Grant 
u Pat. 20 E. 2. m. 3.  of the custody of the Castles and Honours of Lancaster, Tutbury, and 〈◊〉. But shortly after this, by a Command 
x Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 683.  from King Edward the Third, he delivered 
y Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 683.  up Edward the Second; unto Thomas Lord Berkley, who conveyed 
z Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 683.  him to Berkley Castle. And upon 
a T. Wals. p 107. n. 10 & 108.  the proclaiming of the Prince, by the name of King Edward the Third, girded 
b T. Wals. p 107. n. 10 & 108.  him with the Sword of Knighthood; having likewise the tuition 
c Ibid. 109. n. 30.  of him (in regard of his tender years) so soon as he was crowned.  
After which, in 
c Mon. Angl. Vol 〈…〉 n. 40.  the Parliament begun at Westminster, 7 Martii, in the first of His Reign, he obtained an Act 
d Mon. Angl. Vol. 〈…〉 n. 40.  for Reversing the Attainder of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, his Brother; and thereupon repossessed all those Lands and Lordships which had been seized by reason thereof, viz. the Earldoms of Lancaster and Leicester, and divers Lands, whereof Edmund his Father, and Thomas his Brother, were formerly possessed.  
About this time, being, by Inquisition 
e Esc. 1 E. 3. n. 16. Gloc. , found Heir to his said Brother; the King, taking his homage 
f Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3. , commanded 
g Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  his Escheator North of Trent, that he should not meddle with the Castles of Sandale and Coningsburgh; or any of the Manors of Wakefield, thorn, Soureby, Hatfield, and Stainford; whereunto john de Warren, Earl of Surrey, laid Claim; those being, by consent of both parties, to remain 
h Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  in the King's hands, to be delivered to this Henry.  
In the same year, viz. 1 Edw. 3. he was made 
i Rot. Scoc. 1 E. ●. m. 4.  Captain-General of all the King's Forces in the Marches of Scotland. Howbeit, after this, viz. in the xv me of S. Michael, there being 
k T. Wals. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  another Parliament held at Salisbury; this Earl, with some others, declining 
l T. Wals. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  to come thither, the King took high offence 
m T. Wals. p. 〈◊〉. n. 10.  against him; being made to believe 
n Ibid. Frois 1ST b. , that he had a purpose to destroy him; and thereupon raising a great power marched 
o Ibid. Frois 1ST b.  to Bedford, where he than lay: But the Earl Marshal and Earl of Kent, reconciled 
p Ibid. Frois 1ST b.  that business.  
In 2 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence 
q Cart. 2. 〈◊〉 n. 85.  for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Melburne in Com. Derb. And in 3 Edw. 3. attended 
r Frois. f. 14●.  the King, in his expedition, then made into France. In 4 Edw. 3. he procured a Confirmation 
s Cart. 4 ●. 3. n. 19  from the King to himself, and the heirs of his Body, of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands of Robert de Ferrer: Likewise 
t Cart. 4 ●. 3. n. 19  of the whole Honour of Leicester, and all the Lands of Simon de Montfort, sometime Earl of Leicester; as also a Grant 
u Ibid. n. 21.  of all the Lands and Fees of john de Middleton, in the newland's and Wordham in Com. Northumbr. And in this fourth year of that King▪ began the Foundation 
x Mon. Angl. Vol 2 468 a. n. 30. & b. n. 20.  of the Hospital of our Lady near his Castle at Leicester.  
But in An 1345. (19 Edw. 3.) he departed 
y T. Wals. 156.  this life, and was buried 
z T. Wals. 156.  at Leicester; the King and Queen, with almost all the Bishops, Earls, and Barons of the Realm, being 
a T. Wals. 156.  at his Funeral; where a fair Tomb 
b L●l. Itin. Vol 1. f. 17. , on the North side of the High Altar in the Collegiate Church of our Lady there, called the New Work, was afterwards erected; but without 
c L●l. Itin. Vol 1. f. 17.  a Crownet on his Head: Leaving issue 
d L●l. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 45.  by the before specified Maud, his Wife, Henry, 
e L●l. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 45. , his Son and Heir, and six Daughters, viz, 
f L●l. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 45.  Maud married to William de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, and afterwards to Ralph, Son and Heir to the Earl of Suffolk; Blanch 
g L●l. Itin. Vol. 6. fol. 45.  to the Lord Wake; Eleanor to Richard, Earl of Arundel, having the Pope's Dispensation 
h Rot. Rom. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m. 4.  for the same in regard of their affinity; and likewise, because, in his tender years; he had contracted Matrimony with Isabel, the Daughter of Hugh le Despenser, his Kinswoman, in the second degree of consanguinity; Isabel, Prioress 
i L●l. Itin ut supra.  of Amoresbury; jane 
k L●l. Itin ut supra.  wedded to the Lord Mowbray; and Mary to 
l L●l. Itin ut supra.  the Lord Percy●  
Which Ma●d Founded 
m Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 1. m. 44.  a Chantry of five Priests, within the Chapel of the Annumiation of the Blessed Virgin, within the Church of the Priory of Campesse in Com. Suff. for the health of the Souls of William de Burgh, sometime Earl of Ulister, Elizabeth de Burgh, and Ma●d de Vfford, her own Daughters. Also, for the good estate of herself, and of Sir john de Vfford, and Sir Thomas de Hereford, Knights, during their lives; and for the health of their Souls afterwards. Which Chantry she endowed with certain Lands in ash juxta Rendlesham, and with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Burgh in Com. Suff. and Hargham in Com. Norf.  
¶ I come lastly to Henry, 
Henry.  Son and Heir to the before specified Henry.  
In 7 Edw. 3. this Henry obtained a Grant 
n Ex magno Registro ut supra. tit. Wallia.  from Henry, his Father (bearing date at Kens●worth), 28 Decemb. of the Castle and Town of Ridwelsy, with the whole Territory of Carnwarthlan; as also of the Castles of Oggemor, Grossemunt, and Skenefrith, and Manor of Ebboth: And in 9 Edw. 3. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  in that expedition then made into Scotland. At which time he gave such testimony of his valour and Military skill; that upon the seventh of April, the year next ensuing, he was made Captain-General 
p Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 28.  of the King's Army in that Realm; and, in May following, had the title 
q Ibid. m. 26.  of Banneret.  
In 11 E. 3. (12 Martii) he obtained an Assignation 
r Claus. 11. E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  of five hundred seven pounds ten shillings for his own Wages, and the Wages of his Men at Arms, which he retained for the Wars of Scotland, from the first of May the preceding year, until the sixteenth of November: And the same year, upon the sixteenth of March, was advanced 
s Cart. 11. ●. 3. n. 50.  to the dignity and title of Earl of Derby; having besides the Annual Fee of twenty pounds per annum (usually given in lieu of the Tertium Denarium de placitis Comitatus, which the old Earls anciently had) a Pension 
t Pat. 11 E. ●. p. 1. m. 27.  of a thousand marks, to be received yearly, during his Father's life, out of the Customs of London, Boston, and Kingston super Hull, until the King should otherwise provide for him, in Lands or Rents of that value.  
Shortly after this, King Edward designing 
u Frois. lib. 1. cap. 30.  to clear the Isle of Cagant of a Garrison, which the French had placed there; sent 
x Ibid. cap. 31.  over this Earl with considerable Forces. Where, upon the first encounter 
y Ibid. cap. 31.  of the French and Flemings, he was felled 
z Ibid. cap. 31.  to the Ground: But by the valour of the famous Sir Walter Manney, brought 
a Ibid. cap. 31.  off safe; who thereupon cried 
b Ibid. cap. 31.  Lancaster for the Earl of Derby.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he was again 
c Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in the Wars of Flanders, the King himself being 
d T. Wals. in codem anno.  at that time there. And in 13 Edw. 3. attended 
e Frois. cap. 41.  him to Uironfosse (in France) having a special Command 
f Frois. cap. 41.  in his Army there drawn up for Battle against the French.  
In 14 Edw. 3. he was again 
g Ibid. cap. 50.  with the King in that great Naval fight, with the French, before Sluse. And after that, continuing 
h Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 8.  in Flanders, had an Assignation 
i Rot. Alem. 14 E 3. m. 8.  of ten Ships to transport his Horse from the Port of Orwell, thither. And upon 
k T. Wals. p 149.  the Truce made, the same year, betwixt King Edward, and the French, he was 
l T. Wals. p 149.  one of the Commissioners, who, on the part of the English, upon the nineteenth of january, in the Priory of Saint Mary Magdalen at Maletrete, made Oath for the observing thereof.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was again 
m Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3 m. 2.  in Scotland; and being 
n Ibid. m. 4.  the King's Lieutenant for the North parts of England, and General of his Army against the Scots, had 
o Ibid. m. 4.  a special Commission to Treat of Peace with them. In which year, the King keeping his Christmas 
p H. Knighton. 2580. n. 30.  at Meurose in Scotland, and this Earl at Rokesburg●; he encountered with William de Douglas, in a Tournament, and wounded 
q H. Knighton. 2580. n. 30.  him.  
In 16 Edw. 3. he was 
r Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  in another expedition, then made into France, having 
s Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  with him of his retinue, five Bannerets, fifty Knights, one hundred forty four Esquires, and two hundred Archers, on Horseback: And had for his Wages in that service, an Assignation 
u Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  of an hundred and eight Sacks of Wool, and an half, of the King's Wools; taking for himself eight shillings per diem, for every Bannerer four shillings, every Knight two shillings, every Esquire twelve pence, and every Archer six pence. He had also the same year an Assignation 
x Extract. D●● nat. 16 E. 3. m. 10.  of a thousand marks for guarding the Marches of Scotland.  
In 17 Edw. 3. (with 
y T. Wals. p. 150.  the Earls of Gloucester, Warwick, Northampton, and others,) he marched 
z T. Wals. p. 150.  into Scotland, to raise the siege of Louhmaban Castle. And, the same 
a Rot. Fra●●● 17 E. 3. m. 12.  year was appointed an Ambassador (with William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury) to treat with Alfonse, King of Castille, for the appeasing of certain differences betwixt the Subjects of that King, and the Subjects of King Edward, especially Mariners and Citizens of Bayon. And was also 
* Rot. Fra●●● 17 E. 3. m. 12.  one of the Commissioners sent to Rome, there to treat, in the presence of the Pope, touching a Peace betwixt King Edward and Philip de Valois; as also concerning King Edward's right to the Crown of France.  
In 18 Edw. 3. he was joined in 
b Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 3. m. 9  Commission with Richard, Earl of Arundel, to treat farther with Alfonse, King of Castille, for appeasing the differences before mentioned: Likewise in 
c Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 3. m. 9  the Lieutenancy of the Dukedom of Aquitane, with power 
d Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 3. m. 9  to govern and defend that Country; and to recover whatsoever thereof, should be unjustly detained; as also to receive such to grace and favour, as should return to their due obedience.  
Moreover, upon advertisement 
e Frois cap. 102.  given to the King, of the weak condition of that Country, he was sent 
f Frois cap. 102.  (together with the Earl of Pembroke, and some other eminent persons) with five hundred Knights, and Esquires, and two thousand Archers; and taking shipping 
g Ibid. f. 50 a.  at Southampton; arrived 
h Ibid f. 50 a.  at Bayon, upon the sixth of june. Thence coming to Bourdeaux, he was entertained 
i Ibid  with solemn Procession, and there stayed 
k Ibid. b.  fifteen days; after 
l Ibid. b.  which, marching to Bergerath, Sir Walter Manney (one of the Marshals of the Host) saying to him, as they sat at Dinner,— If we were good Men at Arms, we should drink, this Evening, with the French Lords in Bergerath; He replied— And for me, it shall not be let. Whereupon, putting his Men in order, he made a sharp assault upon that Town, which endured till noon; but without effect, insomuch, as he resolved to assault it by Water; and, to that purpose sent 
m Ibid. b.  to Bourdeaux for Ships: But soon after, the Town desuring Mercy, he assented thereto, and entered 
i Ib. 51. b.  And within a short space, having such prosperous suceess at Bergerath, took 
m Ib. 51. b.  these places in High- Gascoine viz., the Castle of Lango, the Town of le Lack, also Mandurant, the Castle of Montgise, the Town of Punache, the Castle of la Lewe, the Town of Forsait, and the Tower of Pondayre, the great Town of Beaumond in Laylloyes, and the chief Town pertaining to the E. of Laylle. Thence he marched to Bonu, which he took by 
n Froissard, ●ap. 105.  assault; with the Castles 
o Ibid. f. 52. ●.  of Pelagrue, and Auberoche.  
And shortly after Auberoche being besieged by the French; he sent 
p Ibid. 53. b.  to the Earl of Pembroke, at Bergerath; as also to the Lord Stafford, to meet him at a certain place: and so (with Sir Walter Ma●ney) marched 
q Ibid.  towards Auberoche; staying a whole day at Lybourne, expecting the Earl of Pembroke: but when he saw he did not come, he went 
r Ibid.  himself to the relief thereof (the Earl of Oxford, Sir Walter Manny, Sir Richard Hastings, the Lord Ferrer, etc. accompanying 
s Ibid.  him.) And riding all night, came within two miles of it in the morning. And then putting their Horses to graze, stayed in a Wood till towards noon, expecting the Earl of Pembroke; being no more than three hundred Spears, and six hundred Archers; whereas the French, who lay before it, were ten or twelve thousand. Notwithstanding 
t Ibid.  which disparity; deeming it very dishonourable to lose their Companions in Auberoche, Sir Walter Manney saying 
u Ibid. ; Sirs! let us leap on our Horses, and coast under the Covert of this Wood, till we be on the same side that joineth to their Host; and, when we be near, put Spurs to our Horses, and cry our Cries; we shall enter while they be at Supper, and not aware of us; for you shall see them so discomfited, that they shall keep none array. They thereupon all agreed; and putting Spurs to their Horses, came in a Front upon the French Host, amongst the Gascoines, who were going to Supper; the English, crying 
x Ibid. , a Derby, a Derby, overthrew their Pavilions, and wounded 
y Ibid.  many. Amongst the Prisoners which they took, there were 
z Ibid.  the Earls of Layll, and Pyergort; and the Uncle of the Earl of Pyergort, all taken in their Tents: This being done upon St. Laurence night.  
Besides these before mentioned, he won 
a Ibid.  St. Basill, the Town and Castle of Rochemyllon, and Castle of Augyllon; all in Gascoine.  
The. Wals. saith 
b Ypod Neust. 117. n. 50. ; that after the taking of that strong Town of Brigerak, he soon after subjected no less than fifty six Cities, and places of note, to the dominion of King Edward. Moreover 
c Ibid. 118. 〈◊〉 , that he routed the French Army, approaching towards him; slew many, and took twenty three prisoners of note: and 
d Ibid. 118. 〈◊〉  that his bounty was such, that it alured divers Soldiers, from remote parts, to serve him; he giving them the Plunder of those places, which he took.  
At this his being in Gascoine, he made 
e H Knighton. 25●6. n. 10. & 20.  forty Knights (English and Gascoines:) He also took at Brigerak, a Pipe full of Gold, besides other Treasures; and followed 
f Ibid.  the Earl of Armanak, to Paragort; but by getting into the Castle he escaped him.  
Moreover, laying Siege to Mountsegur, and battering 
g Froissard. cap. 109.  it for fifteen days; it was at length yielded 
h Froissard. cap. 109.  to him; After this, laying Siege 
i Froissard. cap. 109.  to Reole, it surrendered on terms of mercy. So likewise did the Castle 
k Ibid. cap. 111. , after eleven week's Siege besides. The Castle 
l Ibid. cap. 111.  of Mountpesaunce, he also took by Storm: and Mauleon 
m Ibid. cap. 1●2. , by the advantage of an Ambush. The Ville Franche in Agenois, with the Castle, he likewise won 
n Ibid. cap. 1●2.  by assault; and marching through the Country, took 
o Ibid. cap. 1●2.  many other without difficulty.  
Moreover, after three days Siege Myremant was yielded 
p Ibid. cap 113.  to him. So likewise were Thomynes 
q Ibid. cap. 113.  (on the River Garonne) and the Castle 
r Ibid. cap. 113.  of Damasan: as also Angolesme, 
s Ibid. c. 114.  after a month's siege.  
In this year, of these his great Exploits; his Father departing 
t Mon. Aug. Vol. 2. 189. n. 60.  this life in England (as before is noted) he could not 
u Mon. Aug. Vol. 2. 189. n. 60.  be at his Funeral.  
In 20 Edw. 3. being 
x Froissard. f. 67. ●.  in Bordeaux, when Aguy●on was besieged; after he heard that the Siege was raised, 
y Froissard. f. 67. ●.  he sent for all his Knights, and Esquires, which held of the English party; having 
z Ibid.  twelve hundred men at Arms, two thousand Archers, and three thousand Foot: and passing 
a Ibid.  the Garone betwixt Bordeaux and Blay, entered Poi●ou; where he took 
b Ibid.  the Town and Castle of Mirabell, by assault: Likewise 
c Ibid.  the Town and Castle of Alnoy; the Towns of Surgeres and Benon; as also Mortain, on the Sea side; burned the Town of Lusignen; won the Town and Castle of Taylbourg, obtained the Town of St. john d' Angle, by render; took 
d Ibid.  the Town of Burg St. Maximien, by assault. So likewise Monstrell, Boyvin, and the City of Poitiers.  
But these last passages, are somewhat otherwise reported by Tho. Walsingham; who saith, 
e T. Wa●●. p. 158. n. 10. Ypod N. 120. n. 40. & 50.  that in this year (viz 20 Edw. 3.) upon a Counsel held at Brigerak, in Aquitane, by this Earl, and the great men of that Country, he being then Seneschal there; john the eldest Son to the King of France, who had long besieged Aguilon, but could not take it, sent to him for a Truce; which was expressly denied: and seeing he could not obtain his desire, quitted the Siege by night, in much disorder; leaving his Tents and Baggage behind. And that this Earl, thereupon fixed himself in Aguilon, Reas, and several other places; as also in the Castles of Agenoys, and Tonynges. Likewise, that marching by Seintonge, with a thousand men, he lodged at Salveterre, which was rendered to him for fear: and that after this, having taken the Towns of St. john d'Angelyn, and Isyngham, by assault; as also the Castle; coming to Poytiers, after a short Siege, he took it; and having refreshed his Army there, for eight days, returned with great bo●ty and triumph to Bordeaux.  
About this time also Calais being 
f Froissard. f. 71. a.  besieged by the English, King Edward took care that the avenues thereto should be strictly guarded 
g Froissard. f. 71. a. , so that the French might not approach to raise that siege. Whereupon he sent 
h Froissard. f. 71. a.  this Earl, to keep Newland Bridge, with a choice number of men, and Archers. Shortly after which, that strong garrison was 
i Ibid. 72 a.  rendered.  
At this Siege, bearing then the Title 
k Ex Autog. in Officio Arm 〈◊〉.  of Earl of Lancaster, Derby, and Leicester, and Steward of England, he was appointed 
l Ex Autog. in Officio Arm 〈◊〉.  by the King together with William de Clinton Earl of Hun●endon, Renaud de Cobham, Sir Walter Maney, William Lovel, and Stephen de Cosintone, to hear and determine all disputes touching Arms: and thereupon did, by a certain Instrument 
m Ibid. , under his and their Hands and Seals, bearing date in the Camp there on the Eve of St. Margaret (21 E. 3.) give judgement for john de Warbelton, in a certain cause, then controverted betwixt him the said john (Son and Heir to Sir john de Warbelton) and Tibaud the Son of Sir Tibaud Russell, who assumed the Surname of Gorges; for bearing his Arms, viz. Lozengè d'Or & d'Asure, without any difference; it being sufficiently proved, that the ancestors of the said john de Warbelton, had, time out of mind, born the same: Likewise that Sir Ralph de Gorges (Grandfather of this Tibaud) forsook his own proper Arms, and, of his own accord, assumed these.  
At this time he had 
n 〈…〉  of his own Retinue, eight hundred men at Arms, and two thousand Archers; as also thirty Banners until the Truce: and kept such Hospitality that he spent an hundred pounds a day, and eight or nine marks. After which Truce, it was found 
o Ibid.  also, upon account; that he had expended in those Wars of France, of his own treasure, above seventeen thousand pounds Sterling; besides the pay which he had from the King. In consideration 
p Cart. & Pat. 21. E. 3. m. 13.  therefore of his Glorious Achivements in the Duchy of Aqu●●tane, and elsewhere, by many Victories, in open Fight; as also in taking of divers Cities, Towns, and Castles (as the Record itself doth express) he obtained a Grant, 
q Cart. & Pat. 21 E. 3. m. 13.  bearing date in the Camp before Calais, 1 junii, 21 Edw. 3. to himself and the Heirs male of his Body, of the Castle and Town of Bragerac, which was one of those places he had taken by strong assault. Likewise 
r Rot. Cales. 21 E. 3. m. 4.  of all the Lands, and goods of those prisoners, which he had taken at St. john de Angely, until their Ransoms were satisfied.  
And soon after that procured another Grant 
s 〈…〉  to himself, and the Heirs male of his Body; of Horestan Castle, in Com. Derb. and the annual Rent of forty pounds issuing out of the Town of Derby.  
In this year, there being a Tournament 
* 〈…〉  held at 〈◊〉 (in ●ent) amongst other accoutrements prepared for that Heroic Exercise, this Earl had a Hood given 
t 〈…〉  to him by the King, made of white Cloth; and embroidered with Dancing men, in blue habits, and buttoned before with great Pearls.  
In 22 Edw. 3. he was the principal of those persons, unto whom the King gave Commission to treat 
* Rot Franc●. 2●. ●. 3. m. 4.  with the Earl of Flanders: upon certain differences betwixt the Subjects of England, and people of Flanders: As also made choice of, to treat 
u 〈…〉  with the Constable of France, upon a Truce for six weeks, in order to a Peace throughout Picardy, Normandy, Arrois, Beulongne, and Flanders. And upon the 25 of Septemb. the same year, was constituted 
x 〈…〉  the King's Lieutenant throughout the parts of Flanders, Cala●s, and all other places in France, with power 
y 〈…〉  to treat and agree with any of the King's adversaries or their adherents. And in December following, was sent 
z 〈…〉  to Denemere. to receive the Fealty and Homage of the Earl of Flanders. In this year likewise, he obtained a Charter 
a 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Gymingham, Methwolde, Thefourd, and Beston, in Comitat. Norff. And in 23 Edw. 3. by Letters 
b Cart 23 E. 3. ● 4.  Patent bearing date 20 Aug. was advanced to the title and dignity of Earl of Lincoln, having therewith the Annual Fee of twenty pounds granted 
c Cart 23 E. 3. ● 4.  to him, to be paid by the Sheriff of that Shire, in lieu of the Tertium Denarium of that County; as Thomas his Uncle, late Earl of Lincoln, had.  
Soon after which, he was constituted 
d Rot. Vasc. 23 Edw. 3. m. 3.  the King's Lieutenant and Captain-General in the parts of Poictou, with power 
e Rot. Vasc. 23 Edw. 3. m. 3.  to treat of Peace and Amity; as also for observation of the Truce with the French. And, upon his journey thither, obtained Licence 
f Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2 m. 6▪  to grant a thousand pounds per Annum Lands and Rents, to certain persons, to dispose of according to his own direction, for the term of twelve years. In this year he marched 
g H. Knighton. 260●. n. 60. & 2602.  into Gascoine, with thirty thousand men; and for ten days space, made great spoil in the Country, for ten leagues, with Fire and Sword: At which time he took 
h Ibid.  forty two Towns, and Castles. Then came with his Army to Tholouse, and challenged them out to fight; which they declining, he burned the Suburbs of that City.  
About this time also he was elected 
* Instit. etc. of the Garter, per E. A.  into that Honourable Society of Knights of the most noble order of the Garter, then newly founded. And, not long after, viz. in 25 Edw. 3. having merited so highly, by his prudent conduct, and renowned exploits in the wars; he was farther advanced to a higher pitch of Honour, by the King's special Charter 
i Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. Cart 25 E. 3 n 〈◊〉.  bearing date 6 Martii the same year; viz. to the title and dignity of Duke of Lancaster. Which being done 
k Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. Cart 25 E. 3. n 〈◊〉. , by the General consent of all the Prelates, and Peers, then sitting in Parliament, at Westminster, for his life; he was invested 
l Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. Cart 25 E. 3. n 〈◊〉.  therewith by the Cincture of a Sword; with power 
m Pat. 25. E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. Cart 25 E. 3. n 〈◊〉.  to have a Chancery in the County of Lancaster, and to issue out Writs there under his own Seal, as well touching Pleas of the Crown, as any other, relating to the Common Laws of this Realm: As also 
n Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18. Cart 25 E. 3 n 〈◊〉.  to enjoy all other Liberties and Regalities, belonging to a County Palatine, in as ample manner, as the Earl of Chester, was known to have within that County. About this time likewise, he was constituted 
o Rot. Franc. 25 E 3. m. ●5.  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet from the River of Thames, Westward.  
And having the same year obtained Licence 
p Pat. 〈◊〉 3. m 6.  to take a journey into Spruce (there to fight against the Infidels) the King thereby granted, 
q Pat. 〈◊〉 3. m 6.  that, in case he should depart this life, before his return; his Executors should retain all his Castles, Manors, and Lands, into their hands, until his debts were discharged. In his journey thither, being taken 
r 〈…〉  in High- Almain, he was constrained to give 
s 〈…〉  three hundred Scutes of Gold for his liberty. Which surprisal of him, was made by the Duke of Brunswikes means as it seems; the design thereof being told 
t Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  him, when he lay at Coloine. But, before he came to Spruce; hearing 
u Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  that the Christians and Pagans had made a Truce, he returned 
x Ibid. n. 30, & 40.  to Coloine: and there relating what he had heard, of the Duke of Brun●wikes purpose; said 
y Ibid.  it did not become such a person, to deal so with a Stranger, in his journey, who had never offended him; nor intended any thing of ill towards him; and that in case he had a mind to meddle with him, he should find him ready to perform a Soldier's part.  
Which being told to the Duke of Brunswick, he sent 
z Ibid 2604.  him a Letter of challenge: Whereunto he returned answer, 
a Ibid 2604.  That he would meet him upon a day appointed, to perform, in his own person, what might justly be required: and accordingly rode to Calais, with fifty Knights, besides others of his retinue. In this his passage, coming near Gysnes, meeting with Sir john Clermont, Marshal of France, with a large attendance of Men in Arms, he was honourably received 
b Ibid. n. 10.  by him in the Quind. before Christmas, and conducted nobly to Hedding, where Sir james de Bourbon met him, and attended 
c Ibid. n. ●0.  him to Paris; at which place he was also received by the Nobility, and all other people, with high regard. The like reception 
d Ibid. n. ●0.  he had by the King of France, who sent for him to his Palace; as also by (his own Kinsman) the King of Navar.  
Much agitation 
e Ibid. n. 30.  there was, before the day of Battle, to reconcile them, but in vain. Upon that day therefore they entered the Lists; and, having first taken their Oaths 
f Ibid. n. 30.  (as 'tis the custom of Duelists to do) mounted their Horses for the Combat. But it was observed 
g Ibid. n. 40. , that before they had thus taken their Oaths, no man could appear more valiant and Heroic, than the Duke of Brunswick seemed to be; and that afterwards his countenance changed, so that he looked pale and troubled, trembling likewise in such sort, as that he could not wield his Sword, Shield, and Lance; his Shield also turning aside three times in his taking it up. Which being discerned by his friends, they advised 
h Ibid. n. 50.  him to submit himself to the judgement of the King of France, in that Quarrel. But this our Duke standing cheerfully in his place, expecting the Combat, said 
i Ibid. n. 50. , That before he entered the Lists, perhaps he might have been persuaded to an agreement; but now that he had mounted his Horse, and was ready, and that the King, with his Nobles, with an extraordinary confluence of people, were there come together; it would be an high dishonour to himself, and to the whole English Nation, to depart, without performing what Truth and Justice did require. Adding, that he would not go out of the Lists, neither with dishonour to his Blood, to the King of England, nor to his Country. Whereupon the Duke of Brunswick, wholly quitting 
k Ibid 2605.  the quarrel, without reservation of his Honour, and submitting himself to the Award of the King of France therein, the King of France, at a great Feast, reconciled 
l Ibid 2605.  them. And having so done, took this our Duke, and showing him divers delightful things, offered to give them to him: But of those, he accepted 
m Ibid. n. 20.  only of a Thorn, out of the Crown of our Saviour, which he brought away, and left 
n Ibid n. 20.  as a Relic in the Collegiate Church of our Lady at Leicester. After which, taking his leave of the King of France, he returned into England, and came to the King at St. Alban, where he was received 
o Ibid. n. 30.  with much joy and honour, the King then keeping his Christmas 
p Ibid. n. 30.  there.  
In this year, (viz, 26 E. 3.) he permitted 
q Ibid. 2605. n. 50. &c 60.  the Canons of Leicester to enclose their Woods, and stored them with Deer out of his own Parks; and likewise interceded 
r Ibid. 2605. n. 50. &c 60.  with the Pope, for appropriating the Churches of Humberston and Hungarton to that Abbey. About this time also, he received special command 
s Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  from the King, to keep a strict Guard upon all the Seacoasts of Lancashire; and to arm 
t Rot. Franc. 26. E. 3. m. 5.  all those forty Lanciers, which were then raised in his Territories of Monmouth, Grosmunt, Whitcastel, Kedewy, Karwathelan, and Iskennyn, for the public service.  
In 28 E. 3. he attended 
u T. Walls p. 162. n ● 40.  the King into France, having intelligence that the King of France would give him Battle at S. Omers; but when he came thither, he found 
x T. Wals. p. 162. n ● 40.  that the French were retreated.  
Shortly after this, there being a Truce 
y H. Knighton. 260●. n. 40 & 50.  with the French until Easter, he was sent 
z H. Knighton. 260●. n. 40 & 50.  with the Earl of Arundel, and others, to the Pope, then at Avinion, to treat of farther Peace with them. But the Duke of Bourbon, Earl of Arminiak, and others, who were sent Ambassadors from the French, fell 
a H. Knighton. 260●. n. 40 & 50.  off from what they had formerly agreed to, upon the Truce concluded at Calais, refusing any farther agreement; saying 
b Ibid. 260●. , That they were prepared to defend their Country against the English: Requiring, that the King of England should first forbear to quarter the Arms of France, and that he should do Homage to the King of France for Gascoin. But hereunto this our Duke answered 
c Ibid. 260●. , That those Arms of France, which he bore, by the advice of his Liege-men of France, he would not relinquish for any man's pleasure: And that the King of England should not do Homage to any person, over whom, by hereditary right from his Mother, he claimed superiority.  
At this time of his coming to Avinion, (viz. on Christmas-Eve) he had 
d Ibid.  two hundred Horse in his Train, whereof thirty two were covered with Harness: At which place he stayed 
e Ibid. 〈◊〉 10.  six weeks, in great honour; the Bishops, Nobles, Citizens, and others, to the number of two thousand Horse, meeting 
f Ibid. 〈◊〉 10.  him; so that from three of the clock till night, they had scarce time to pass the Bridge. At his entrance, he saluted 
g Ibid. 〈◊〉 10.  all the people, and road to the Pope's Palace, where alighting from his Horse, without the Gate, he made his approach 
h Ibid. n. 20.  to his Holiness, with all due reverence, which he knew well how to perform; and, after some brief discourse with him, went 
i Ibid. n. 20.  to his own Lodgings, where he kept such Hospitality 
k Ibid. n. 20. , for the time he stayed, that all the Court admired it, having laid 
l Ibid.  in an hundred Tuns of Wine before his coming: being so courteous to all persons, especially to the Pope and Cardinals, that they said 
m Ibid. , he had not his fellow in the whole world. And though, upon his return, the French laid their designs to surprise him, he escaped them all, and came 
n Ibid.  into England with safety and honour.  
In 29 E. 3. being 
o Ibid. 2611. n. 40.  in Scotland, he gave intelligence 
p Ibid. 2611. n. 40.  to King Edward, that the Scots prepared for Battle. And in 30 E. 3. was constituted 
q Rot. Franc. 30 E. 3. m. 1.  Lieutenant and Captain-General for the King; and for john de Montfort Duke of Bretaigne, in the Dukedom of Bretaigne, that Duke being then 
r Rot. Franc. 30 E. 3. m. 1.  in minority; and after Whitsuntide went with him thither; passing 
s 〈…〉  first through Normandy, over the Lands of the King of Naverne, whom the King of France had, by fraud, surprised, and put in prison, because he adhered to King Edward; he came to 
t Ibid. n. 60.  Mountebrigge, in the Isle of Constantyn; thence to Caranten, and so to the Castle of Pont d'Audomer, belonging to the King of Naverne, and then besieged by the French: The Soldiers in which hearing of his approach, fled, leaving all their military Engines, and other necessaries behind them. Whereupon having manned it, and victualled it anew, he marched to 
u Ibid. n. 60.  Bretoil (belonging likewise to the King of Naverne) then likewise belcaguered by the French; and removing that Siege, victualled it also. Thence to Uernoil 
x Ibid. 2612. , a strong City, on the skirt of Normandy, and took it by storm, the first day that he came before it. After which, he assaulted the Castle thrice, and on the third day took 
y Ibid. 2612.  it, having a special Engine wherewith he did wonders, in demolishing the Walls of Castles.  
But it being told 
z Ibid. n. 10.  him, on the morrow, that the King of France was within five leagues, he drew 
a Ibid. n. 10.  out his Army, and preparing for Battle, stayed 
b Ibid. n. 10.  in expectance of him, till he had intelligence, that he would neither fight nor come nearer.  
In this Interim, the King of France sent 
c Ibid.  two Heralds of Arms unto him, to let him know he observed, that he had for a long time been in his Country, and done great spoil to his people there, so that he thought he had a mind to give him Battle; and if so, that he would fulfil his desire. Whereunto he returned answer 
d Ibid. n. 20. , that he was come into those parts upon special business, which he had already in part effected; and that he was then going back to some other parts, where he had somewhat to do: Adding, that if the King of France, or any one of his Subjects, should endeavour to hinder him, he was ready to make his way by force; resolving to do nothing obscutely: And that he would cause a Lantern to be carried behind him, that the King of France might know which way he bend his course.  
But the King of France forbore to follow him, expecting 
e Ibid. n. 30.  his return, until he had accomplished what he had designed against the Prince of Wales, having a purpose to vanquish them both; and so going back, made towards 
f Ibid. n. 30.  the Prince.  
Hereupon the Duke marched 
g Ibid. n. 40.  towards Ar●entoile, to Turri, and so by the Abbey of St. Fre●und, where he passed over a dangerous River, the Bridge being broken 
h Ibid. n. 40.  by the French, and Sixty seven armed men left there to hinder his passage: but Eighteen English going before, slew and wounded all those, so that none 
i Ibid. n. 40.  of them came off.  
Thence he marched 
k Ibid. n. 40.  to Caratan, and so to Mantebourgh; no day passing, wherein he did not take some strong Hold, and divers Prisoners.  
Winter 
l H Knighton. 2615  therefore drawing on, by means whereof he discerned, that he could not keep the Field, he marched 
m H. Knighton. 2615  to the City of Reynnes in Britanny, about Alhallow-tide, and laid Siege 
n Frois. f. 87. a.  to it, with a thousand men at Arms, and five hundred Archers. And though 
o ● Knighton. ut supra, 2616.  he lay before it nine months, wasting the Country adjacent, yet durst 
p ●. Knighton. ut supra, 2616.  not Charles de Bloys, with his Army of ten thousand men, encounter him. Which being observed by the Inhabitants, they desired 
q Ibid.  a Treaty with him; and thereupon giving 
r Ibid.  him an hundred thousand Scutes, forth charges he had been at, yielded 
s Ibid.  it to him, with condition to enjoy their goods: And so giving security 
t Ibid. n. 30.  to render it up, whensoever it should be required on the King of England's behalf, he placed 
u Ibid. n. 30.  a Governor in it, and departed. At this Siege of Reynnes, he issued from the Army, and won 
x L●l. Coll. Vol. 1. 824.  Otry and Semay, lying on the River of Aine, on the march of Lorein.  
In 33 E. 3. being 
y 〈…〉  sent with his Retinue to Calais, to bring forth with him the Marquis of Miso, and those Almains, who tarried for the arrival of King Edward, he marched 
z Ibid. ●22.  with them over the River of Soume, to besiege the Town of Bray. Where passing behind the Walls, he caused his men to wade 
a Ibid. 822.  up to the shoulders; and failing of his purpose, returned 
b Ibid. 822.  to Calais. After which, ere long, King Edward himself coming 
c H. Knighton. 2621. n. 10 & 20.  with a potent Army, he joined 
d H. Knighton. 2621. n. 10 & 20.  his Forces thereto, and so dividing it into three Bodies, marched 
e H. Knighton. 2621. n. 10 & 20.  towards Reymes in Champaign; where being peaceably received 
f Ibid. n. 50. , (with 
g Ibid. n. 50.  the Earls of Richmond, March, and the famous Sir john Chandos) he went 
h Ibid. n. 50.  out in the night (being the Festival of S. Thomas of Canterbury) to storm the Town of Cerney in Dormoys, (a place of great strength, with a double Ditch, and a huge Wall, with many Turrets, full of armed men.) On the morrow, coming within a League thereof, the Alarm 
i Ibid. n. 60. &c 2622.  was given to the Town: but notwithstanding this, on they marched, and being come near to it, alighted from their Horses; and stoutly passing the Ditches, scaled 
k Ibid. n. 60. &c 2622.  the Wall, killing all that resisted: and having thus gotten the Town, made preparation 
l Ibid. n. 60. &c 2622.  to storm the Castle; but that being discerned, they soon yielded 
m Ibid. n. 60. etc. 2622.  it up.  
Thence he marched 
n Ibid. n. 20.  about three Leagues farther, to Auby in Dormoys, lying upon the River Deign, being stronger than Cerneye; but before they got thither, the Inhabitants fled 
o Ibid. n. 20. , and left it to him. Thence the 
p Ibid.  same day to Menray in Champain, (a fortified Town also) whence the Inhabitants, upon his approach, fled 
q Ibid.  also: whereupon he returned 
r Ibid.  safe to the King.  
In 34 E. 3. the King keeping 
s T. Wals. 167. n. 10.  his Christmas near unto the said City of Rheims, thence disposed 
t T. Wals. 167. n. 10.  of his Army into nine parts, and made 
u T. Wals. 167. n. 10.  four hundred Knights. Having so done, being upon his march towards Paris, he sent 
x T. Wals. 167. n. 10.  this Duke to the Gates of Paris, offering Battle to the French; with condition, that if he should then be worsted, he would never make further challenge to the Crown of France. But the next ensuing year there was a Peace 
y H. Knighton. 2625. n. 30.  concluded betwixt both Realms. After which, finding nothing more of his military employments, I shall next take notice of his works of piety.  
Of these, the chief and principal was his foundation 
z Mon. Ang. Vol. 3. 139. 2.  of the Collegiate-Church of our Lady at Leicester, 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 3. 139. 2  consisting of Twelve prebend's, besides the Dean and Choristers; as also of the Hospital there: which john of Gant, afterward Duke of Lancaster, (in fulfilling of that his devout design) perfected 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. 3. 139. 2.  The next being the gift 
c Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 3. m. 19  of a certain Livery to the two Recluses, in the House of S. Helen at Pontfract, called the Blanch Liveries, (which did appertain to his Donation, as Lord of the Honour of Pontfract) to be paid every day, out of the Hospital of S▪ Nicholas there, for the finding of a Priest to celebrate Divine Service in the Chapel of S. Elene for ever.  
Moreover by his Deed 
d Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 903. b , bearing date jan. 2. in the Tenth year after he was Duke, (which was in 35 E. 3.) he gave to the Monks of whaley, in Com. Lanc. and to their successors, two Cottages, seven acres of Land, an hundred eighty three acres of Pasture, two hundred acres of Wood, called Rommesgreve, all lying in the Chase of Blakburn: Likewise two Messages, a hundred twenty● six acres of Land, twenty six acres of Meadow, an hundred and thirty acres of Pasture, called Standen, Holcroft, and Grenelache, lying within the Towns of Penhulton and Cliderhou, with the Fold and Foldage of Standen, to support and maintain two Recluses, in a certain place within the Churchyard of the Parochial Church of whaley, and their successors Recluses there; as also for two Women-servants to attend them; there to pray for the Soul of him the said Duke, his Ancestors and Heirs. That is to say, to find them every week, throughout the year, seventeen Loaves of Bread, such as usually were made in their Covent, each of them weighing fifty shillings Sterling; and seven Loaves of the second sort, of the same weight: as also eight gallons, of their better sort of Beer; and three pence for their food. Moreover every year, at the Feast of All-Saints, to provide for them ten large Fishes, called Stockfish, and one Bushel of Oatmeal for Pottage; one Bushel of Rye, two gallons of Oil for their Lamps, one pound of Tallow for Candle, six load of Turf, and one load of Faggots for their fuel: Likewise to repair their Habitations. And to find a Chaplain, with a Clerk, to sing Mass in the Chapel belonging to those Recluses, every day; as also all Vestments, and other Utensils and Ornaments for the same Chapel. Upon the death of which Recluses, he the said Duke and his Heirs, to nominate their Successors. Besides this, he built 
t H. Knighton. 26●27. n. 10.  that stately Palace, in the Suburbs of London, called the Savoy, whereon he expended fifty two thousand marks, which he got at the taking of Brigerak.  
After all which, by his Testament 
f 〈◊〉. 122. a. , bearing date at his Castle of Leicester, the 15th day of March next ensuing, (viz. Anno 1360. 35 E. 3.) wherein he styles himself Duke of Lancaster, Earl of Derby, Lincoln, and Leicester, Steward of England, as also Lord of Bragerak and Beaufort; he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Collegiate Church of our Lady at Leicester, on that side the High Altar where the Corpse of his Father lay interred; appointing that it should be buried within three weeks after his death. And in case he should die at Leicester, to be first carried to the Parish Church, the third day before his Funeral, and that Divine Service should there be performed in due manner, with twenty four Torches, whereof twelve, with two clothes of Gold, to remain to that Church. Moreover, that the Curate of that Church should have his best Horse, or the Price, in name of a Principal. And that from thence, his Corpse should be carried to the before-specified Collegiate-Church of our Lady, and there buried, but without pomp; viz. of armed men, or Horses covered, or other vanities; only an Hearse, with●five Tapers, every one being an hundred pound weight; four great Mortars, fifty Torches about his Body, fifty poor people (whereof twenty five clothed in white raiment, and twenty five in blue) bearing those fifty Torches.  
After which, there happening a great Pestilence 
g T. Wal●. 171 n 40. MS in Bibl▪ Bod● G 9 125. b  in England, which destroyed many; amongst other, he died 
h T. Wal●. 171 n 40. MS in Bibl▪ Bod● G 9 125. b  thereof, at Leicester, upon the Eve of the Annunciation of our Lady, and was buried 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. f. 17.  on the Southside the High Altar, in the Collegiate-church at Leicester, so by him founded, as hath been observed: leaving issue by Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
k Catal. of No●. by R. B.  to Henry Lord Beaumond, two Daughters his Heirs; viz. Maud, first married 
l Claus 21 ●. 3. p. 2 m. 6.  to Ralph, Son and Heir to Ralph Lord Stafford; and after to 
m Ypod. N. p. 122. n. 20.  William Duke of Zealand: And Blanch, (by virtue of a special Dispensation 
n T. Wals. 166. n. 10. ●rois. ●12. a.  from the Pope, in regard of their near alliance) to 
o T. Wals. 166. n. 10. ●rois. ●12. a.  john of Gant, Earl of Richmund, Fourth Son to King Edward the Third, afterwards Duke of Lancaster.  
Betwixt which two Daughters, partition of the Lordships and Lands of their Inheritance being made, 16 july, 35 E. 3. Maud, the Elder, had for her purparty, an assignation 
p Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 2●●▪  of the Manors of Tyverton, Rod●eye, and Myn●treworth, in Com. Glo●c. the Castles and Lordships of Monmouth, Hodenak, Blanch-Castle, Skenefrith, Grossemont, Ettelowe, Eggemor, Kedewelly; the Provostship of Kedewelly, the Office of Messore, the quarter Cadugan, the quarter Peynryn, Rarwathlan, Iskoyt, and quarter Mory. Leirwith, de Karn, and Kedewelly, Iskenny, and Maherdyf, with the Appurtenances, in the Marches of Wales: the Manors of Somburne and Briggestoke, in Com. Southampt. Est-Gartone, Standone, Poghele, Sandone, and Hungerford, with the Meadows of Kentebury and Hungerford, in Com. Berks. the Manors of Lavynton, Colingbourne and Everle, in Com Wilts. the Manors of Shapwyk, Kingston, Chauton, Lecchelade, and Eton-Meysy; as also a certain parcel of Wood in the Forest of Braddene, in Com. Dors. the Manor of Nrittesgrave, in Com. Sur. the Castle and Manor of Newcastle under Line, with its Members, in Com. Staff. the Manors of Shulton and Dersford▪ in Com. Leicest. the Bayliwick of the Honour of Leicester, in Com. War. the Bailiwicks of Carleton and Glenfield; the Bailiwicks of Sylby and Hetheley; the Castle and Manor of Leicester, with its Members; the Gaol and Mills of Leicester; the Bayliwick of the Fees of the Honour of Leicester, in Com. Northamp. and Roteland; the yearly Farm of Sixty four pound four shillings out of the Town of Huntendon, the annual Farm of an hundred and twenty pounds out of the Town of Gurmecestre, in Com. Hunt. as also the Lordships of Beuford and Nogent in France.  
And to 
q Ibid.  john Earl of Richmund, and Blanche his Wife, the other Daughter and Coheir, whose Homage 
r Ibid.  was then taken, by reason of issue betwixt them, the Castle and Town of Pontfract; the Manors of Bradeford, Almanbury, Altofts, Warnfeld, Rothewel, Ledes▪ Roundehay▪ Scoles, Berewyk, Kepax, Alberton, Knottingley, with the Mills there▪ Beghale, Kamsale, Ouston, Elmesale, Akworth, and Tanshelf; the Bailiwicks of Osgodcros, Agbrigge, and Staincros; the Bayliwick and Honour of Pontfract; a certain Rent called Castleferme, with the Pleas and Perquisites of the Court. Also the Manors of Kriteling and Barlay; excepting such Lands therein, as were held for life, (the reversion to the said Duke) the Castle of Pykering, with the Soak, and all its Members; the Manors of Esyngwold and Scalby, with their Members; all in Com. Ebor. the Castle and Manor of Dunstamburgh, with the Manors of Shoplaye, Stanford, Burton, and Emeldon; as also the Fishing of Tweed, in Com. Northumb. the Wapentakes of Leyland, Amunderness, and Londesdale; the Manors of Oves-walton, Preston, Shingleton, Riggeby, and Wra, Overton, Skertan; the Towns of Lancaster and Slyne; the Royal Bayliwick of Blakburnshire; the Office of Master-Forester beyond Ribbel; the Vaccary of Wyresdale, with its Members, in Com. Lanc. Likewise the Manors of Penwortham, Totyngton, and Rachedale; the Wapentake of Clyderhowe, with the Demesn-lands there; the Lordship of Bouland, the Vaccary of Bouland and Blakburnshire; the Forest of Blakburnshire, and Park of Ightenhull, with the appurtenances in Blakburnshire, in the same County of Lancaster; the Manor of Hinkley, with the Bayliwick there, in Com. Leicest. the Castle and Manor of Kenilworth, with the Pool and Mill there; the Manors of Wotton, Shrewele, Rades●e, and Asthul, with their appurtenances, in Com. War. the Manors of Halton, Ronkore, More, Whitelawe, Congelton, Keleshole, and Bedestan; the Bayliwick of Halton; the Town of Wyndenes, and Serjeanty of Winds, in Com. Cestr. Moreover, besides these great Lordships and Lands, there was a farther assignation 
s Pa●: 35 E. 3. p. ●. m. 7.  made unto the said john Duke of Richmund, and Blanche his Wife, of the Manors of Coggeshul, Crideling, Barley, Kilbourne, Toresholme, Marchesdon, Swanyngton, Passenham: Likewise of certain Lands in Daventre and Hinkele, with the Mills of Lilleborn; also of the Manor of Uggele, in Com. Essex.  
And to 
t Ibid.  the before specified Maud, of the Manors of Hertleghe, Langestoke, Weston, Berewyk, Staundene; a certain Bakehouse in Leicester; the Bedellary of Somburne; the Manor of Herdewyke in Wales; the Manor of Ebbethe; the Mill of Hungerforde; the Manor of Rye, etc.  
FINIS.    

THE INDEX.  

A.  
A Betot. 462  
Abrincis. 467  
Aguillon. 708  
Albemarle and Holderness Earls. 60  


Albini  
Brito. 112  
Pincerna. 118  
of Cainha. 131    
Aldithley vide Audley.  
Aquila. 475  
Argentine. 614  
Arsic. 538  
Arundel and Shrewsbury, Earls. 26  
Arundel Earls. 118, 315  
Astley. 668  
Aubervill. 499  
Audley of Heleigh. 746  
Audley Earl of Gloucester. 750 b.   

B.  
BAalun. 453  
Baynard. 461  
Baliol. 523 

Basset of  
Weldon. 378  
Drayton. 379  
Sapcote. 382  
Hedendon. 383  
Wicombe. ibid.    
Bassingborne. 680  
Bardolfe. 681  
Bayeux. 573 

Beauchamp of  
Bedford. 223  
Eton. 224  
Elmeley. 225  
Earl of Warwick. 227  
Lord Bergavenny. 238  
Powyke. 248  
Holt. 250  
Bletsho. 251  
S. Amand. 252  
Essex. ibid.  
Hacch. ibid.    
Bek. of Eresby. 425  
Belet. 614  
Berkley. 349  
Berkshire Earls ante Conq. 16, 18 

Bertram of  
Mitford. 543  
Bothall. 544    
Bidun. 599  
Bigod Earl of Norfolk. 132  
Birkin. 770  
Biset. 632  
Bohun Earl of Hereford. 179  
Bohun of Midher●t. 187 

Bolebec of  
Buckinghamshire. 451  
Northumberland. 452    
Blount. 518  
Bocland. 680  
bolers. 598  
Bolteby. 771  
Bolum. 680  
Botreaux. 628 

boteler of  
Oversley. 594  
Wemme and Sudley. 595  
Werington. 653  
Ireland. 654    
Braybroc. 728  
Braose. 414  
Breant Falcas. 743  
Brien Fitz-Count. 468  
Britanny and Richmond, Earls. 46  
Briwere. 700 

Brus of  
Skelton. 447  
Anandale. 449    
Buckingham Earls. 59  
Buisley. 455  
Bulmer. 592  
Burgh. 693  
Bussell. 593  
Burun. 518   

C.  
CAmois. 766  
Camvile. 627  
Canci. 626  
Cantilupe. 731  
Cauz. 679  
Chandos. 502  
Chaworth. 517  
Chester, Earls ante Conq. 6  
Chester, Earls post Conq. 32  
Cioches. 405  
Clare, Earls of Clare. 206  
Also Earls of Hertford 210  
and Gloucester. 211  
Clavering. 106  
Clifford. 335 Earl of Cumberland. 344  
Clinton. 528 

Earl of Huntingdon. 530  
Earl of Lincoln. 533    
Colvile. 626  
Columbers. 632  
Comyn. 685  
Corbet. 515  
Cormeiles. 424 

Cornwall Earls  
ante Conq. 1  
post Conq. 24, 610, 761    
Courtney. 634  
Courtney Earl of Devon. 638  
Cressey. 708  
Crevequer. 591  
Criketot. 771  
Cri●l. 770  
Crispin. 413  
Croun. 412  
Curci. 451   

D.  
D'Arcy. 369  
Deincourt. 385  
Despenser. 389 Earl of Gloucester. 399  
Devon, Earls ante Conq. 12  
Dinan & Dinham. 513  
Deivill. 593  
De la Val. 625  
D'Oili. 459  
Dorset, Earls ante Conq. 11  
Dover. 461  
Drogo de Bevorer. 468  
Dunstanvill. 591   

E.  
ENgain. 466  
Espec. 590  
Essex. 463  
Essex, Earls ante Conq. 1●  
Eudo Dapifer, vide Ri●.  
Ewe. 136  
Ewyas. 429   

F.  
FErrers, Earl of Derby. 257 

Ferrer of  
Chartley. 265  
Okeham. 266  
Groby. 267  
Wemme. 269   

Fitz-Alan  
of Clun. 314  
Earl of Arundel. 315  
of Bedal. 53    
Fitz-Ausculph. 431  
Fitz-Geffrey. 706  
Fitz-Gerold. 411  
Fitz-Hamon. 406  
Fitz-Herbert. 624  
Fitz-Hugh. 402  
Fitz-Iohn. 706  
Fitzpain. 572  
Fitz-Piers, Earl of Essex. 703  
Fitz-Ranulph. 678  
Fitz-Ralph. 510, 769  
Fitz-Swaine. 590  
Fitz-Walter. 218  
Fitz-Warine. 443  
Foliot. 679  
Fossard. 571  
Furnivall. 725   

G.  
GAnt, Earl of Lincoln. 400  
Gaugi. 678  
Genevile. 769  
Ghisnes, Earl of Bedford. 760  
Giffard, Earl of Buckingham. 59  
Giffard of Brimsfield. 499  
Glanvill. 423 

Gloucester Earls  
ante Conq. 1, 18  
post Conq. 534    
Greitoc. 739  
Grentmesnill. 425  
Gresley. 608 

Grey of  
Codnar. 709  
Wilton. 712  
Ruthin. 716    
Grey Earl of Kent. 718  
Grey of Groby. 719 

Grey,  
Marquess of Dorset. 720  
Duke of Suffolk. 721  
Viscount l'Isle. 722  
Grey of Rotherfield. 723  
Gurnay. 429     

H.  
HAnsely●. 428  
Hastings of Bergavenny. 575 

Hastings. 574  
Earl of Pembroke. 576  
Earl of Huntingdon. 579    
Hastings Lord Welles. 589  
Harpetre. 678  
Hay. 597 

Hereford Earls  
ante Conq. 18, 21  
post Conq. 66, 536    
Heriz. 684  
Heron. 730  
Hoese. 622  
Humet. 631 

Huntingdon Earls  
ante Conq. 21  
post Conq. 57, 608, 530, 579     

K.  
KEnt Earls ante Conq. 12 

Kent Earls post Conq.  
Odo B. of Bayeux. 22  
Will. de Ipre. 611  
Hubert de Burgh. 693    
Vide Grey.  
Keynes. 427  
Kilpec. 597  
Kyme. 620   

L.  
LAncaster Baron of Kendal. 421.  
Lancaster Earls. 778  
Lancaster Dukes. 786  
Laci Earl of Lincoln. 95  
Lanvalei. 633  
Ledet. 736  
Leicester Earls 

83  
407    
Levinton. 708  
Lexinton. 742  
Li●esi. 413  
Lincoln. 412  
Lincoln Earls, ante Conq. 6  
Lincoln Earls, post Conq. 

346  
102  
400    
Lindesei. 769  
L'Isle. 737  
L'Isle of Rugemont. 738  
L'Isle of the Isle of Wight. 739  
Lizures. 597  
Longchamp. 593  
L'Orti. 768  
Lovel. 557  
Lov●l Lord Morley. 560  
Lucy. 562  
Lucy of Cokermouth. 564  
Luterel. 724  
Luveine. 736  
Luvetot. 569   

M.  
MAine. 510  
Malet. 110  
Maminot. 619  
Mandevill. 200  
Mandevill Earl of Essex. 

201  
705    
Mandevill of Mershwode. 206  
marshal. 599  
marshal Earl of Pembroke. 600  
Marmio●. 375  
Martin. 729  
Mauduit. 398  
Mauduit Earl of Warwick. 399  
Mauley. 733  
Mercia Earls, ante Conq. 7  
Merley. 570  
Meschines. 89  
Midleham, vid● Ribald.  
Moels. 619  
Mohun. 497  
Monmouth. 442  
Montalt. 527  
Montacute. 643, 653  
Montacute Earl● of S●●isbury. 646  
Monbegon. 618  
Mont●ichet. 438  
Montfort. 407  
Montfort Earl of Leicester. 751  
Monthermer. 217  
Morewic. 678  
Mortimer. 138  
Mortimer E. of March. 145  
Mortimer of Ricards-Castle. 152  
Mortimer of Attilburg. 154  
Mortimer of Chirke. 155  
Mortimer of Chelmersh. 155  
Morvill. 612  
Mowbray. 122  
Multon of Glisland. 567  
Multon of Egremo●t. 568  
Munchensi. 561  
Musard. 512  
Muscamp. 557   

N.  
Nevil. 287 of Raby. 289  
Nevil. 287 E. of Westmoreland. 297  
Nevil. 287 E. of Salisbury. 302  
Nevil. 287 Lord Furnivall. 301  
Nevil. 287 E. of Warwick. 304  
Nevil. 287 Marq. Montague. 307  
Nevil. 287 Lord Fauconbrigg. 308  
Nevil. 287 Lord Bergavenny. 309  
Nevil. 287 Lord Latimer. 311  
Newmarch. 435  
Norfolk Earls ante Conq. 16  
Norfolk Earls post Conq. 67  
Northampton Earls. 57  
Northumberland Earls ante Conq. 2  
Northumberland Earls post Conq. 54  
Novant. 521   

O.  
OXford Earls ante Conq. 18  
Oxford Earls post Conq. 188   

P.  
PAganel. 431  
Pantulf. 434  
Peche. 676  
Perci, 269 Earl of Northumberland. 276  
Perci, 269 Earl of Worcester. 285  
Perci, 269 Lord Egremont. 286  
Peverel of Nottingham. 436  
Peverel of Dovor. 437  
Peverel of Brun. 438  
Pinkney. 556  
Plessets Earl of Warwick. 772  
Pomerai. 498  
Port of Basin. 463  
Port of Herefordshire. 465   

Q.  
QVinci Earl of Winchester. 686   

R.  
REdvers Earl of Devon. 254  
Ribald de Middleham. 52  
Ridel. 555  
Rye. 109  
Romare. 346  
Ros of Hamlake. 545  
Ros of Werke. 554  
Ros of Kendal. 555   

S.  
St. john of Basin. 464  
St. john of Stanton. 539  
Salisbury Earls. 174  
Say. 510  
Say of Ricards-Castle. 453  
St. Walerie. 454  
Scales. 616  
Scoteni. 676  
Scroop of Bolton. 654  
Scroop of Masha●. 657  
Scroop of Vpsale. 659  
Scroop Earl of Wiltshire. 661  
Segrave. 671  
Somerie. 612  
Somerset Earles ante Conq. 11, 18  
Stafford. 157 Earls of Stafford. 160  
Stafford. 157 D. of Buckingham. 165  
Stafford of Hooke. 172  
Stafford of Suthwike. 173  
Stafford Earl of Devon. 173  
Stafford Lord Bourchier. 173  
Stafford Earl of Wiltshire. 174  
Strange of Knokin. 663  
Strange of Blackmere. 666  
Stutevile. 455  
Sudley. 428  
Surrey Earles ante Conq. 15  
Surrey Earls post Conq. 73  
Southampton E. ante Conq. 16   

T.  
TAlbot. 325  
Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury. 329  
Talbot of Ricards-Castle. 335  
Tani. 508  
Ta●shall. 439  
Tindale. 543  
Todeni. 111  
Toeni. 469  
Traci. 621  
Traili. 543  
Tregoz. 615  
Trusbut. 542  
Turnham. 662   

V.  
VAlence. 774  
Valoins. 441  
Valletort. 522  
Vaux. 525  
Vere Earl of Oxford. 188  
Verdon. 471  
Vesci. 89  
Viscount. 643  
Vipount. 347  
Vmfravill. 504   

W.  
WAhull. 503  
Wake. 539  
Waleran. 670  
Walter. 633  
Warren Earl of Warren & Surrey 73  
Warren of Wirmgay. 82  
Warwick Earls. 68  
West-Saxon Earls ante Conq. 18  
Wiltshire Earls ante Conq. 7  
Windsor. 509  
Wolverton. 54●  
Worcester Earls ante Conq. ●   

Z.  
ZOuch of Ashby. 688  
ZOuch of Haringworth. 690  
ZOuch of Mortimer. 153    

THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND; OR, An Historical Account OF THE LIVES and most memorable ACTIONS OF Our English Nobility; Which had their Rise, after the end of KING HENRY the THIRD'S Reign. And before the Eleventh Year of KING RICHARD the SECOND.  
DEDUCED From Public Records, Ancient Historians, and other Authorities, BY WILLIAM DUGDALE NORROY King of Arms.  
TOM the Second  
LONDON,  
Printed by Tho. Newcomb, for Abel Roper, john Martin, and Henry Herringman, at the Sun in Fleetstreet, the Bell in S. Paul's Churchyard, and at the Anchor in the Lower-walk of the New Exchange. 1676.   

SERENISSIMO CELSISSIMOQVE CAROLO SECUNDO DEI GRATIA MAGNAE BRITANNIAE FRANCIAE & HIBERNIAE MONARCHAE Fidei Defensori: GULIELMUS DUGDALUS NORROY Rex Armorum MAJESTATI Ejus Humillimus ac Fidelis Subditus, & Servus, HOC OPUS D. D.   

The Preface.  
HAving in my former Preamble, represented the Distribution of this Work into Three Parts; that is to say, The First of such Barons, as had their Original by Tenure: The Second of them, that primarily arrived to that Honour, by Writ of Summons to Parliament: and the Third, of those, who had their Rise by Letters-patents of Creation, or Summons to Parliament: Now, that I have dispatched with those by Tenure; that is to say, who held some Territory of the King, whereupon he reserved to himself a Tenure in Chief, by common Knights-Service, or Grand-Serjeantie, or Both; though not of any limited number of Knight's-Fees (whose Reliefs did Anciently consist 
a R. Hoved. p. 350.  in Horse and Arms, with other things in that kind, until King Henry the Second, in 27 of His Reign, upon the Assize of Arms, then established, converted them into Money.) In the next place I come to the second sort; that is to say, of those and their Descendants, who first obtained that Honour by Writs of Summons to the Parliaments of this Realm; and sitting there amongst the Great Earls, and Barons by Tenure, had thereupon the Title of Peers (or equals) in those Grand Councils, attributed to them.  
As to the certain time, when these Writs of Summons, whereby such other, as the King thought worthy of that Honour, who had not any Possessions, as were Honorary-Baronies, in reality, first began, it will be a hard matter to make a clear discovery; Mr. Selden, 
b Tit. of Honour, Part 2. p. 713.  (a person famous for his knowledge in Antiquities) being of opinion, that they were introduced by some Law, made in King John's time, not long after his Confirmation of the Great Charter. Others, from the authority of an Ancient Writer; that it was toward the latter end of King Henry the Third's Reign, after Simon de Montfort, and those Rebellious Lords, then in Arms, were totally vanquished; the expression of that Writer being positive therein; viz. 
c Camd. 〈◊〉 p. 122.  Admetus summum Honorem pertinet, ex quo Re● Henricus tertius, ex tantâ multitudine, quae seditiosa & turbu●enta f●it, optimos quosque, Rescripto, ad Comitia Parliamentaria evocaverit. Ille enim, post magnas perturbationes, & enormes vexationes, inter ipsum Regem Simonem de Monteforti, & alios Barones motas & sopitas; statuit & ordinavit, quod omnes illi Comites & Barones Regni Angliae, quibus ipse Rex dignatus est Brevia summonitionis dirigere, venirent ad Parliamentum suum; & non alii, nisi fortè dominus Rex alia illa Brevia eis dirigere voluisset.  
I shall therefore conclude, that unto the Parliaments of 51 and 52 H. 3. as also to all those of his Son and Successor, King Edward the First, from 3 till 22 of his Reign, (of which the particular Statutes, then enacted do make mention) not only they, who were Barons by Tenure, (I mean those, in whose Fidelity the King did repose confidence) but such other persons of Note, of whose wisdom and integrity, there did not appear any cause of doubt, had particular Summons, and sat accordingly: but cannot thence infer, that their then ●iting upon one or more Summons, did entitle their Descendants to an hereditary right thereto; forasmuch as it is most evident, that not only throughout the Reign of that King; but afterwards, for a long time, some there were, who had never more than one Summons, and others, though more, yet not their Descendants, (as whosoever looks into the Records of those days, will clearly discern.) Of which Summons, the first I have seen is, that of 
d Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1 in dorso m. 8.  22 of King Edw. 1. which bears date at Westminster, 8 Junii, requiring their speedy repair unto him, wheresoever he should then be,— quia super quibusdam certis & arduis negotiis, Coronam & Regnum nostrum, nos ac vos Honorem nostrum & vestrum tangentibus, volumus vobiscum habere colloquium & tractatum, as are the Words of the Writ.  
Against which it cannot be objected, that it was not to a Summons to Parliament, consisting of the Commons as well as the Lords, for by the Close 
e Clause 22 E. 1. m. 6.  Roll of that year, it is apparent, that the Sheriffs of the Counties, had particular Writs directed to them to cause two Knights for each Shire, as also Citizens and Burgesses for the Cities and Burroughs to be elected, personally to attend the King at that time— ad consulendum & consentiendum pro se & comitatibus illis, hiis quae Comites, Barones & proceres de Regno nostro ordinabunt.  
And though those Writs of Summons do not mention the certain place where they were appointed to meet, Tho. de Walsingham 
f In a. 1295. p. 25. n. 20.  tells us, that it was at London, (John, King of Scots, being at that time also there present) and that it was then resolved, forasmuch as the King of France had deceitfully bereft King Edward, of the Territory of Gascoine, he should recover it by the Sword. In pursuance of which resolution, not only the persons so Summoned, but many other eminent Men, received command 
g Claus. ut supra m. 7.  to fit themselves with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, next ensuing, thence to sail with him into those parts. Whereupon the English Army took Shipping, 
h Tho. Walsingham ut supra.  accordingly, towards the end of that month.  
But thenceforth I cannot discern, that there hath been any neglect in Registering the Summons of each particular person, to the ensuing Parliaments of that King's time, nor of his Successors, as may be seen from our Public Records, whereunto, upon occasion, I have exactly referred, in my Discourse of the respective persons so summoned.  
This is all that I shall say, by way of Preface to the following Work, other than to desire it may be observed, that I have ranked every Family, in this Second Tome, according to the date of that Summons to Parliament, which they first had; as will likewise appear within a Parenthesis, under each particular Title; though, (for their greater Honour) I do commonly ascend much higher, in my Historical Discourse of their Ancestors. Also, that I have placed those in the Third Tome, according to the priority of their Creations, or Summons; for, some there are, who, since the time that Patents of Creation began, had their rise from special Writs of Summons; as all from 22 E. 1. till 11 R. 2. had.  
And Lastly, as to the Marriages and Issue of those, who have been our Contemporaries in this Age; I must crave pardon, if I have not been so punctual in my Report of them, as I myself desired to be; and perhaps may be expected; having, by reason of the great neglect, in Registering them, of late times, been constrained to receive information from those, who ('tis like) may therein, have been guilty as well of some mistakes, as omissions. Which, if the Reader do observe, I entreat he will Correct with his pen.   

ERRATA sic Corrigenda.  
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THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND.  
The Second TOME.  

Poinz.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
AS, in the first Volume of this Work, it was impossible for me, to rank the Noble Families, touching which I have there discoursed, in their due places of precedency, for the reasons I have given in my Preface thereto: So must I crave pardon, if in this, any Exceptions shall be taken to my fixing those, of whom I am to speak, so exactly as some may expect I should do; by reason that divers of them had their Original of Summons to Parliament (which was the first rise of their Honours) in one and the self same year, as by what in sundry parts of this Volume may be seen. I shall therefore adventure to begin with that of Poinz. Of which, though it doth not directly appear, that the Ancestor, and that of Clifford, was one and the same person: yet I conceive it very probable; for plain 
a Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 365. b. n. 20  it is, that one Ponz was Father of Richard (called Richard Fitz-Pontz) and he of 
b Videses Hist. ejusdem Familiae.  Walter; who residing at Clifford Castle, in Com. Heref. first assumed his Surname thence: Also, that some younger Branches of that House, seated themselves in Glocestershire. And as certain 
c Mon. Angl. ut supra.  it is, that a Ponz was Father of Osbert Fitz-Ponz, of whom the Sheriffs Account 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph. Gloc.  for that Shire, in 5 Steph. taketh notice. And that, from the same Osbert, Hugh Ponz (afterwards written Poinz) who in 15 joh. attended 
e Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso, m. 1.  the King into Poicto●, did descend, I think there needeth not to be any doubt.  
This is that Hugh, who, with Nicholas Ponz, 
Nicholas.  his Father, took 
f claus 17 Joh. in dorso, m. 17.  part with the Rebellious Barons in 17 joh. for which their Lands, then lying in the Counties of Somers. Dors. and Glouc. were seized and given 
g Ibid.  to Godfrey de Cra●cumbe. But in 18 joh. though Nicholas returned 
h Claus. 18 Jo●. m. 5.  to obedience, and had restitution 
i Claus. 18 Jo●. m. 5.  of his, yet Hugh did not; by reason whereof he was kept Prisoner in the Castle of Bristol, though not with a strict restraint; his Friends having liberty 
k Ibid. m. 1.  to visit him; and to accommodate him with necessaries. But all I have farther seen of that Nicholas; is, that he, together with joan his Wife, in 3 H●n. ● obtained the King's Licence 
l Rot. Fin. 3 H. 3. m. 9  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Ampthill, in Com. Bedf. And of Hugh, that he died 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  in 4 Hen. 3. whereupon the Sheriff of Norfol●, and Suffolk, had command 
n Rot. Fin. 4 H. 3. m. 6.  to make seizure of his Lands in those Counties, which were held of the King in Capite.  
This Hugh 
Hugh.  wedded 
o Pat. 4 M. ● m. 2.  Helewise, Daughter of William, Sister and Coheir to William Malet of Corry-Malet, in Com. Somers. who surviving him, soon after married 
p Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 3.  to Peter de Muscegros; and left issue Nicholas Poinz 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir, in minority: whose Wardship in 6 Hen. 3. was granted 
q Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 13.  to Hugh Lupe (he being also 
r Rot. Pip. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  one of the Coheirs to Robert Bardolf) and in 9 H. 3. to 
s Rot. Pip. 9 H. 3. Ka●c.  Gilbert Earl of Gloucester, with the benefit of his marriage. In 38 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, this Nicholas Poinz answered 
t Rot. Pip. 38 H. 3. Dors. Somers.  twenty three pounds nine shillings and five pence, for the moiety of the Fees of William Malet: and in 41 Hen. 3. residing 
u Claus. 41 Hen. ●. in dorso, m. 6.  in Glocestershire, received command 
x Claus. 41 Hen. ●. in dorso, m. 6.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms; and to be at Bristol, upon the Octaves of St. Peter, thence to march with the King into South-Wales, for the defence of those parts against the power of the Welsh. Also, 
y Claus. 4●●en. 3. in dorso, m. 11.  in 42 Hen. 3. to be alike accoutered, and to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist; thence to march with him into North-Wales.  
But in 49 Hen. 3. he took 
z ●sc. 49 H. 3▪  part with the Rebellious Barons, at that time in Arms against the King; and departed 
a Esc. 1. ●. 1. n. 17.  this life in I Edw. l. being then seized 
b Esc. 1 ●. 1. n. 17.  of the Manor of Corry- Malet, in Com. Somers. HO, in Comit. Cantii, of the moiety of the Manor of Bollingham, in Com. Cantab of the Manor of Sutton, in Com. Dors. and wokingham ▪ in Comitat. Glouc. leaving 
c Ibid.  Hugh 
Hugh.  his Son and Heir twenty one years of age. Which Hugh, in 2 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Roe. Fin 2 E. 1 m 29.  of his Lands: And in ● Edw. 1. obtained a Gr●●t 
e Cart. 2. E. 1. n. 69.  of a Market every week upon the Tuesday at his said Manor of 〈◊〉 and for a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Nicholas.  
In 10 Edw. 1. this Hugh was 
f Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: and in 11 Edw. 1. paid 
g Rot. Pip. 1 edw. 1. Somers. Dors.  fifty pounds for his relief of the moiety of the Barony of William Malet. In 25 Edw. 1. he was 
h Rot Vas. 25 E. 1. m. 7  in the Wars of Goscoine, and in 
i Rot. Scoc. 26 E. ● m 5.  26 Edw. 1. in those of Scotland. So likewise in 
k Rot. Scoc. 27 E m 16.  27 ●d. 1. And having been summoned 
l Claus de iis ann. in dorso  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 Edw. 1. until 1 Edw. 2 inclusive; departed 
m Esc. 1 ●d 2. n. 46.  this life the same year; being then seized 
n Esc. 1 ●d 2. n. 46.  of the Manor of ●orrty- Malet, in Com. Somers. Of the Manor of Lullingeston Castle, with the moiety of the Manor of Hoo St Werburge, juxta ●oe●este●, in Com. Cantii;, of the Manor of Bolingham, in Com. Cantabr S●tton,. with the Hundred of Cu●vardestre▪ in Com. Dor and ●●kd●ton, in Com. Gloc. leaving 
o Esc. 1 ●d 2. n. 46.  Nicholas, 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age.  
Which Nicholas, in 27 Edw 1. (his Father then living) was 
p Rot. Scoc. 27 n. 1. m. 16.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
q Rot. Protect. 3. E 1. m. 11.  34 Edw. 1. And, in 1 Edw. 2. upon his Father's death, doing hi● Homage had Livery 
r Rot. Fin. 1 ● 2. m. 9  of his Lands In 4 Ed● he was again 
s Rot Scoc. 4● 2 m 11.  in the Scotish Wars And having married 
t E● Autog. penès H. Saint George ●q. Au●. ann 1640.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Milisent de Montalt (by William le Zouch, her first husband) with whom he had 
u E● Autog. penès H. Saint George ●q. Aur. ann 1640.  the Manor of Batecumbe, in Frankmarriage; and being summoned 
x Claus de iisd ann. in do●so  to Parliament in 2, 3, & 4 Edw. 2. departed 
y Esc 5 E. 2. n. 62.  this life in 5 Edw. 2. being seized 
z Esc 5 E. 2. n. 62.  of the Manor of 〈◊〉- Malet, etc. (with those other Lordships which his Father had) leaving 
a Esc 5 E. 2. n. 62.  Hugh his Son and Heir, eighteen years of age.  
Which Hugh, 
Hugh.  in 16 E. 2. obtained a Grant 
b Cart. 16 E. 2. ●. 9  for a Market every week upon the Monday, at ●orry- Malet, in Com. Somers. and a fair yearly upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of All Saints. In 18 Edw. 2. this Hugh, then receiving 
c Comp. T. de Us●●l●te.  the Order of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. had 
d Comp. T. de Us●●l●te.  an allowance of Robes from the King, as a Banneret. And, having been summoned 
e Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 11 Edw. 2. till 7 Edw. 3. inclusive; departed 
f Esc 11 E. 3. n. 43.  this life the the same year upon the 13 of October; being seized 
g Esc 11 E. 3. n. 43.  of the Manor of ●●ynton, in Com. Gloc. Stoke St. Edward, in Com. Dor and Corry- Malet, in Comit. Somers. leaving Nicholas his Son and Heir seventeen years of age.  
Which Nicholas, 
Nicholas.  making proof 
h Claus 14 ● 3 p. 2. m. 30.  of his age in 14 Edw. 3. and performing his Fealty, had Livery 
i Claus 14 ● 3 p. 2. m. 30.  of his Lands. Of whom, I have not seen any thing farther memorable, than that in 27 Edw. 3. being 
k Pat 27 E. 3 p 2. m. g.  then a Knight, the King having given him Protections 
l Pat 27 E. 3 p 2. m. g.  from any Troubles or Suits of Law, upon his going into Brita●ny▪ for the service of the public: and finding that he came back from thence, without his leave, revoked 
m Pat 27 E. 3 p 2. m. g.  the same. Also, that having married 
n ●x Collect. R. Gl. S.  Alianore, the Daughter of Sir john ●rleigh Knight; he left issue 
o ●x Collect. R. Gl. S.  two females; his Heirs; Amic●a, Wife 
p ●x Collect. R. Gl. S.  of john Barry, and Margaret of 
q Ibid.  john Newborough. Likewise that, 
r Ibid.  from john a younger Brother to this last mentioned Nicholas, the Family of Poinz, still residing in Glocestershire, are lineally descended.   

Plugenet.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
IN 2 Hen. 2. Hugh de Plugenet 
Hugh.  had Lands given 
a Rot. Pip. 2 H. 2. Oxon.  to him in Hedendune, in Comit. Oxon. and in 13 Hen. 2. was owner 
b Rot. Pip. 13 Hen. 2. Berks.  of Lamburne, in Com. Berks. In 22 Hen. 2. he was amerced 
c Rot. Pip. 2▪ Hen. 2. Oxon.  at twenty Marks for trespasses in the Forest: and, in 2 Ric. 1. gave 
d Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Oxon.  an hundred pounds Fine, for livery of his Lands in Lamburne, Westberie, and Heddington. And having married 
e Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 12.  Sibyl the Daughter and Coheir of josceus de Dinant, had issue 
f Rot. Fin. 6 Joh. m. 12.  by her two Sons, Alan, and josceus. Which josceus, 
josceus.  in 14 joh. upon the death of his Mother, gave 
g Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Berks.  an hundred marks and one Palfrey for livery of the Lands in Lamburne, of her Inheritance.  
To one of these, succeeded another Alan. 
Alan.  Which Alan, in 49 Hen. 3. after the King became victorious, over his Rebellious Barons, at evesham, was made Governor 
h Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 10.  of Dunster Castle, in Com. Somers. And, in 52 H. 3. (being then a Knight 
i Cart. 52 H. 3. n. ... ) obtained a Grant 
k Cart. 52 H. 3. n. ...  in Feeferme, from Robert W●lro●d, his Uncle, to himself and the Heirs of his Body, of the Manors of Lang●ord, and Whaddon, in Comit. Wiltes Kingeston,. and Mangareston, in Com. Dors. and Wateley, in Com. Somers. As also of the wardenship of New-Forest; and Advowsons' of the Churches of Whaddon, and Langford: paying yearly to him the said Robert, and his Heirs, an hundred and forty pounds, at four usual days. The like Grant 
l Ibid.  also he had from him of the Castle and Manor of R●●pec, in Com. Heref. as also of the Manor Harnham; paying yearly an hundred and forty pounds and one Sparhawk, at three terms in the year.  
Moreover, standing loyal to the King, in his Wars with the Barons; he had a Grant 
m Pat. 54 ● Hen. 3. m. 23.  of the Lands of Ralph Musard, then forfeited 
n Pat. 54. ● Hea. 3. m. 23.  by reason of his Rebellious actings, in those turbulent times: but, afterwards, upon composition, restored 
o Pat. 54 ● Hen. 3. m. 23.  them to him again. And, in 1 Ed. 1. upon the death of Robert Walrond, his Uncle; refusing 
p Claus. 1 Edw. ●. m. 9  the Escheator entrance into the Castle of Kilpec, contrary to the accustomed usage in such cases; hasted to the King then at London; and rendered 
q Claus. 1. Edw. ●. m. 9  it to him. Whereupon command 
r Claus. 1. Edw. ●. m. 9  was given, that the Escheator should take it into his hands; permitting no other person, Nobleman, or Knight, to come into it. But, before the end of this year, he obtained a special Precept 
s Pat. 1 E. 〈◊〉 m. 16. , directed to Bartholomew de Sudley, to make diligent enquiry; and to certify whether the said Robert Walrond had any Children, or not. Whereupon, it being found 
t Rot Fin. 1 Edw. 1. m. 19 , that he died Issueless; this Alan, performing his Fealty, had livery 
u Rot. Fin. 1 Edw. 1. m. 19  thereof accordingly; as also 
x Rot Fin. 1 Edw. 1. m. 19  of the Manors of Langford, Whaddone, and Harnham, in such sort likewise limited.  
In 10 Edw. 1. he was 
y Rot. 〈◊〉 Scutag. wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: and, the same year, obtained a Grant 
z Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 2.  of the Manor of Haselbury, in Comit. Dors. part of the possession of William de Mareschal, attainted. Shortly after which, viz. in 14 Edw. 1. he procured a Charter 
a Cart. 14 E. 1. n. 42. , for a weekly Market there, upon the Monday: as also for Free-warren in all those Lands and Lordships which had been granted to him in the time of King Henry the third. And, in 15 E. 2. was constituted Governor 
b Rot. Fin. 15 E. 1. m. 2.  of Dros●elan Castle, in Wales, which belonged to Rhese ap Meredith, than a Rebel.  
Furthermore, in 18 Edw. 1. he obtained another Charter 
c Cart. 18 E. 1. n. 2.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesne Land, within his Lordships of Little- Kington Great- Kington, Batecumbe, Mulebury, Bolbe, Bear,, and Kington, in Com. Dors. Culmeston, Wadden, Langford, and West-Harnham, in Comit. Wiltes. And, in 22 Edw. 1. received command 
d Rot. Vasc. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into Gascoin.  
In 25 E. 1. the King being 
e T. Wals. p. 39 n. 30.  in Flanders, and constituting Edward his Son, Governor of the Realm in his absence; this Alan being a person highly esteemed 
f T. Wals. P. 39 n. 30.  for his wisdom and military knowledge, was appointed 
g T. Wals. p. 39 n. 30.  one of his Assistants, for advice therein. And having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 Edw. 1. until the 25th year of that King's Reign, inclusive; departed 
i Esc. 27 Edw. 1. n. 54.  this life in 27 Edw. 1. being then seized 
k Esc. 27 Edw. 1. n. 54.  of the Castle of Kilpec, in Com. Heref. which he held by Serjeanty, to be Bailiff to the King, for his Hay of Hereford. Likewise of the Manors of Longeford, Mobbevyle, Wheddon, West-Harnham, and Saltertone, in Com. Wiltes. as also of the Manor of Hedington, in Com. Oxon. and jointly with joan his wife, of the Manor of Genge, in Com. Berks. with Mudeford- Torry Pultenay,, and Ha●elbere, in Com. Somers. leaving 
l Esc. 27 Edw. 1. n. 54.  Alan. 
Alan.  his Son and Heir twenty two years of age. And joan his Wife surviving; who had also the Manor of Winfroid assigned 
m Claus. 29 E. 1. m. 22.  to her for her better support.  
Which Alan, doing his Homage, had livery 
n Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m. 22.  of his Lands, before the end of that year: And, in 28 Edw. 1. was 
o Rot. Scoc. 28 Edw. 1. m. 11.  in the Scotish Wars; So likewise, in 
p Rot. Scoc. 2▪ Edw. 1. m. ●.  29 and 
q Rot. Scoc. ●1 Edw. 1. m. 5.  31 Edw. 1. And in 34 Edw. 1. being made a Knight 
r Comp. ●de Drokenesford etc.  at the Feast of Pentecost, with Prince Edward, and many others, by Bathing, etc. attended 
s Rot. Scoc. 34 Edw. 1. m. 5.  him in that Expedition thereupon made into Scotland: and continued 
t Rot. Scoc. 35 Edw. 1. m. 3.  there in 35 Edw. 1.  
In 2 Edw. 2. this Alan obtained Licence 
u Cort. 2 E. 2. n. 1●.  for a Market every week upon the Friday, at his Manor of Kilpec, in Com. Heref. as also for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, and Day of the Assumption of our Lady, and two days following.  
In 4 Edw. 2. he received Summons 
x Rot. Scoc. 4 Edw. 2 in dorso, m. 5.  to be at Roxburgh, upon the Feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. So likewise 
* Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9 in dorso. , in 8 Edw. 2. to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption. And, having been summoned 
y Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 5 Edw. 2. (and no more) departed this life soon after, as I guess; leaving joan de Bohun, his Sister 
z Rot.  and Heir, who doing her Homage in 19 Edw. 2. had livery 
a 19 Edw 〈◊〉 m. 16.  of the Lands of her Inherinance.  
Which joan, died 
b Esc. 1E. 3 n. ●1. & Esc. 19 edw. 3. n. 34.  without issue in 1. E. 3. whereupon the Lands of her Inheritance resorted 
c Esc. 1E. 3 n. ●1. & Esc. 19 edw. 3. n. 34.  to Sir Richard de la Bear Knight, Son of Richard de la Bear, Brother 
d Esc. 1E. 3 n. ●1. & Esc. 19 edw. 3. n. 34.  of the whole Blood, to Alan Plugenet her Father.   

Fauconberg.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
OF this ancient Family, the first of whom I find mention, is Peter de Falkeberge, 
Peter.  Son 
a ●x Coll. Rog. Dodsw.  of Agnes de Arches, founderess 
b Mon. Angl. Vol. 1. 474. ●. n. 60.  of the House of Nuns, at Nun-Kelling, in Holderness. Which Peter, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Beatrice his Wife: as also, for the Souls of William, Walter, and Stephen, his Sons; and all his Ancestors Souls, gave 
c Ibid. 655. b. n 40.  to the Monks of Pontfract, his moiety of the Church of St. Michael at Catchewic; in consideration whereof, they covenanted 
d Ibid. 656.  to celebrate his Obits and Anniversary; and likewise the Obits, and Anniversary of Beatrice his Wife, as solemnly, as for any Monk of their own Covent.  
Of these Sons, Walter, 
Walter.  having married 
e Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 598. b. n. 10, 20, 30.  Agnes, one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Simon Fitz-Simon (of Brikesworth, in Com. Northampt. and Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
f Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 598. b. n. 10, 20, 30. , and Heir of Thomas de Cukeney, founder of the Abbey of Welb●●●, 〈…〉 and his Brother Stephen having married 
g Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 598. b. n. 10, 20, 30.  Petronill, another of those Daughters and Coheirs; they Ratified 
h Ibid. 599. b. n. 60.  to the Monks of Welbeck, all the Grants of their Ancestors made to that Abbey.  
To Walter succeeded Peter, 
Peter.  his Son and Heir; who took 
i Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 1.  part with the Rebellious Barons, about the latter end of King john's Reign. Whereupon his Lands were seized 
k Claus. 1 Hen. 3. m. 1. : but in 1. H. 3. returning to obedience, he had restitution 
l Claus. 1. Hen. 3. m. 1.  of them again.  
Which Peter had issue 
m Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 10.  Walter de Fauconberg 
Walter.  of Rise in holderness; who in 8 H. 3. was constituted Governor 
n Pat. 8 H. 3. m. 10.  of Plimpton Castle in Com. Devon. and took to Wife 
o Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149. a. n. 30, & 40.  Agnes, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Peter de Brus, of Skelton Castle in Cliveland (the third of that name) with whom he had 
p Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149. a. n. 30, & 40.  the Castle of Skelton, and Manors of Mersk, Up●lythum, Westyby, and Estburne, for her purparty of that Inheritance. And having issue 
q Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149. a. n. 30, & 40.  by her seven Sons; viz. Peter, who died in his Childhood, Walter, Francis, another Peter, Alexander, john, and Patrick (which Peter, and Alexander were 
r Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149. a. n. 30, & 40.  Friers-Preachers.) As also 
s Mon. Ang. Vol. 2. 149. a. n. 30, & 40.  four Daughters, Alice, Loretta, Helewyse, and Agnes; upon the death 
t Claus. 1 Edw. ●. m. 11. i● dorso.  of Peter de Brus, performing his Fealty, had livery 
u Claus. 1 Edw. ●. m. 11. i● dorso.  of the purparty of that Inheritance; viz. the Castle of Skelton, with its members; the Manors of Me●sk, Redeker, and Plyom; the Towns of Sta●gho, and Grenerig, with the Foreign of Skelton (viz. the Hay and great Park) with the Hasdal and Chase of Westwyt, and Foreign; as it is bounded with the Highway betwixt Stangho and Kadriding.  
And, in 8 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
x Cart. 8 E. ●. ●. 54.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Skelton, Stangho, Merske, Up-Lythum, Redker, ●renrigge, and Eastbrunne, in Com. Ebor. Likewise, in 20 Edw. 1. in those at 
y Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 2.  Rise, Withernwike, Merton, Skirlaw, Routon, Arnehale, Reston, and Catwike, in the same County.  
In 22 Edw. 1. (8 junii,) he had Summons 
z Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  to attend the King, forthwith (amongst divers other persons of note) to advise concerning the important affairs of the Realm: And, soon after that, received 
a Ibid. m. 7.  command to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September ensuing, thence to sail with him into France.  
And, having been summoned 
b Claus. de kissed. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 Ed. 1. till his death; departed 
c Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 40.  this life in 32 Edw. 1. being then seized 
d Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 40.  of the Castle and Manor of Skelton, with its Members, the Manors of Rise, Eastbrunne, etc. leaving Walter 
Walter.  
e Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 40.  his Son and Heir forty years of age. Which Walter took to Wife 
f Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. ut supra, n. 60.  Isabella, Daughter to the Lord Roos of Hamlake, by whom he had issue 
g Mon. Angl. Vol. 2. ut supra, n. 60.  six Sons, Peter, Walter, john, and William, the other two dying at their Births; and four 
h Ibid. b.  Daughters, Agnes, Lauretta, Ivetta, and jonetta. Of these Sons, Peter the eldest died 
i Ibid. b.  in his Childhood; and Walter, 
Walter.  having married 
k Ibid. b.  Anastasia, the Daughter of Ralph de Nevil, was made a Knight 
l Comp. J. de Drokenesford, etc.  at the Feast of Pentecost, with Prince Edward, and divers other eminent persons in 34 Edw. 1. by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies. And thereupon attended 
m Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 14.  him in that expedition then made into Scotland▪ and in 4 Edw. 2. received 
n Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 54.  command, first to be at Roxbourgh, on the Feast day of S. 〈…〉 with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots; and shortly after, to 
o Ibid. m. 4.  be at Newcastle upon Tine, in like sort accoutred.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he was 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 E. ●. m. 5.  again the Scotish Wars. And in 8 Edw. 2. received Summons 
q Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be once more at Newcastle upon Tine, well furnished with Horse and Arms, upon the Festival of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 32 Edw. 1. till 12 Edw. 2. departed 
s Esc 12 E. 1. ●. 51.  this life the same year, leaving john 
john.  
t Esc. 12 E. 1. ●. 51. , his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age; and Alice, than his Wife, surviving, who soon after married 
u Rot. Fin. 12 E. 2. m. 6.  to Ralph de Bulmer. Which john, doing his homage, had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 12 E. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands; and in 13 Edw. 2. obtained Licence 
y Cart. 13 E. 2. n. 31.  from the King, for changing the weekly Market day at Skelton, from Sunday to Saturday: And for a Fair there, every year, upon Monday in Whitsun week, and two days following.  
In 7 Edw. 3. he was in that expedition then made into Scotland, and of the retinue with Ebulo le Strange. Likewise in 12 Edw. 3. in that then made into 
z Rot Alem. 1● E. 3. P. 1. m 3.  Flanders; and in 14 Edw. 3. had an allowance 
a Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 2. m. 17.  of two hundred seventy pounds seven shilling five pence for his wages in those Wars, to be paid out of the Subsidy of Sheaf, Lamb, and Wool, about that time granted in Parliament to the King. In 15 Edw. 3. he was constituted Sheriff 
b 〈◊〉 Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 5.  of Yorkshire, and Governor 
c 〈◊〉 Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Castle at York. Also in 16 Edw. 3. Governor 
d Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 3. m. 8.  of Barwick upon tweed, where he had 
e Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 3. m. 8.  fifteen Men at Arms, and thirty Archers, of his retinue, for the defence of that Garrison. And having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 9 Edw. 3. until 23 Edw. 3. inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 57  this life the same year, being then seized of the Manor of Skelton, with its Members and Manor of Rise in Holderness, etc. leaving issue Walter 
Walter.  
h Rot. Fin. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6. , his Son and Heir, of full age; who, performing his homage, had Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands. And, in 24 Edw. 3. being a Banneret 
k Claus. 24 E. 3 p. 1. m. 22. , had an Assignation 
l Claus. 24 E. 3 p. 1. m. 22.  of two hundred thirty nine pounds and nine pence to be paid out of the Exchequer, for wages due to him, by reason of his service and expenses in the Wars beyond Sea.  
In 26 Edw. 3. upon some apprehension 
m Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m 5.  of danger, at that time, of an invasion designed by the French, he was, with the Lord Mowbray, and other eminent persons, appointed 
n Rot. Fran. 26 E. 3. m 5.  to secure the Sea Coasts of Yorkshire; and in 29 Edw. 3. again 
o Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 11.  in the Wars of France, In 31 Edw. 3. he took a voyage 
p Claus. 31 E. 3. m. 6  to the Holy Land; and, having been summoned 
q Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 24 Edw. 3. till 36 Edw. 3. inclusive, departed 
r Esc. ●6 E. 3. p. 1. n. 77.  this life upon Thursday, the Feast day of S. Michael the Archangel, in 36 Edw. 3. being then seized 
s Esc. ●6 E. 3. p. 1. n. 77.  of the Manors of Rise and Withernwike; as also of the Castle of Skelton, with the Bailiwick of Langbergh, and Manor of Easthrunne in Com. Ebor. leaving issue by Maud his first Wife, Sister and Coheir 
t Rot. Fin. 34 E. 3. m 2.  to William de Pateshull, Thomas, 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, seventeen years of age; and Isabella his second Wife, Sister 
u Lib. Cedul. Ebor. 2 H. 4. p. 4.  of john Bigot, surviving. Which Isabella in 40 Edw. 3. had the Borough and Lordship of Skelton, with the Manors of Merske and Brantingham assigned 
x Esc. 40 E. 3. n. 52.  for her Dowry.  
This Thomas, in 34 Edw. 3. upon partition of the Lands of the Inheritance of Maud his Mother, had for his part an Assignation 
y Rot. Fin. 34 E. 3. m. 2.  of certain Lands in Rethersthorpe in Com. Northampt. As also divers Lands in Patshull, Avescote, Derlescote, Descote, Farningho, Petecote, Lichebarwe, Maidford, Tysfield, Gayton, Ipwell, and Preston, in the same County; and in 43 Edw. 3. was 
z Pat 43 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  in that expedition then made into Ireland, in the Company of William de Windsor. In 50 Edw. 3. he was 
a Rot. Franc. 50 E. 3. n. 20.  in the French Wars; and being afterwards a Knight 
b Esc. 10 H. 5. n. ...  (but never summoned to Parliament) left issue 
c Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 5.  john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, who married 
d Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 5.  joan, the Daughter of ... who afterwards became the Wife 
e Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 5.  of Sir Thomas Bromflet Kt (Which john died 
f Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 5.  without issue in the life time of his Father.) As also a Daughter called joan, married 
g Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 5.  to Sir William Nevil Knight.  
Which joan made proof 
h Esc. 10 H. 5. ut supra.  of her age in 10 Hen. 5. viz. That being born at Skelton, and Baptised in the Church there; she was fifteen years of age, upon the Feast day of S. Luke the Evangelist the same year; also that she had a Sister called Isabella, married 
i Esc. 10 H. 5. ut supra.  to john de Wilton, upon the day she was Baptised. Whereupon, the said William de Nevil, had Livery 
k Claus. 10 H. 5. m 5.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, and bore the title of Lord Falconberge, as I have elsewhere showed, being summoned 
l Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament by that appellation in 7 Hen. 6. and afterwards; and lastly, advanced to the title of Earl of Kent.  
¶ Of this Family, as 
m Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  Great Grandson to Stephen de Fa●conberge, Brother to the first Walter, was William de Fa●conberge 
William.  (viz. 
n Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  Son of Henry, Son of William, Son of the said Stephen.) Which William had Summons 
o Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 28 Edw. 1. and not afterwards. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That in 7 Edw. 2. having obliged 
p Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 4. in dorso.  himself to perform Military service for john de Beauchamp of Somerset, in the Wars of Scotland, for three Knights Fees; he undertook 
q Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 4. in dorso. , in case the service was not performed by Beauchamp, that he and his heirs would be answerable for it.   

Knovill.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
IN 16 joh. Bogo de Knovill 
Bogo.  had Livery 
a Claus. 17 Joh. m. 8.  of those Lands at Horsed in Comit. Cantabr. which Stephen of Oxford sometime held. But, in 18 Hen. 3. being 
b Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  in that Insurrection, then made by Richard Earl Martial, all his possessions were seized 
c Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  into the King's hands. Whereupon he submitted 
d Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  himself, and obtained Precepts 
e Claus. 18 H. 3. m. 21.  to the Sheriffs of Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Herefordshire, and Cambridgeshire, to make restitution unto him, of what lay in their respective Counties.  
To this Bogo 
Bogo.  (vulgarly called Bevis) succeeded another of that name (his Son and Heir, I presume) who in 3 Edw. 1. was constituted 
f Rot. Pip. 3 E. 1. Salop & Staff.  Sheriff of the Counties of Salop and Stafford, and Governor 
g Rot. Fin. 3 E. 1. m. 38.  of the Castle at Blancminster (now called Oswestre in Com. Salop.) In the Sheriffalty of which Counties he continued 
h Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  till 6 Edw. 1. and was then made 
i Rot. Fin. 6 E. 1. m. 11.  Governor of Dolvoron Castle in the Marches of Wales. In 13 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 13 E. 1. p. 1. n. 93. , for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands of Little Teinton, Kellecote, Notteclive, and Yemington, in Com. Gloc. as also in those at D●cherug in Com. Wiltes. And, having been summoned 
l Claus de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 23 Edw. 1. until the thirty fifth of that King's Reign, departed 
m Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 42.  this life in the same year, leaving Bogo 
Bogo.  
n Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 42.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age; who, thereupon, doing his homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 15.  of his Lands.  
In 4 Edw. 2. this Bogo was 
p Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  in that expedition made into Scotland; and the same year obtained another Charter 
q Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 1.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands, at Wolvesneuton, Godinton, Treleny, and Landegan, lying within the Honour of Strigoil, in the Marches of Wales.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he received command 
r Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to repair to Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots: And, being 
s Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m 25. in cedul●.  in that Insurrection with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in 15 Edw. 2. for the saving of his life, paid 
t Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m 25. in cedul●.  no less than a thousand pounds fine (his residence being then in 
u Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m 25. in cedul●.  Glocestershire) but was never summoned to Parliament, nor any of his Descendants.   

Huntercombe.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
IN 35 Hen. 3. William de Huntercombe 
William.  having married 
a Rot ●in. 25 H. 3. m. 7. & m. 1.  Isabella, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Robert de Muscamp; and paying 
b Rot ●in. 25 H. 3. m. 7. & m. 1.  his proportion of the Relief, thereupon due, had Livery 
c Rot ●in. 25 H. 3. m. 7. & m. 1.  of the Lands, which by descent came to the said Isabel. After which, in 42 Hen. 3. he had Summons 
d Claus. 42 H. 3. In dorso m. 10.  to be at Chester upon Monday next before the Feast of S. john Baptist, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh. And in 54 Hen. 3. was signed 
e Pat. 54 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  with the Cross, in order to a voyage to the Holy Land, with Prince Edward: Whereupon he constituted 
f Claus. 54 H. 3. in dorso m. 5.  William de Huntercombe his Attorney, to transact all his business, until he returned. And departed 
g Esc. 55 H. 3. n. 13. Oxon.  this life in 55 Hen. 3. being then seized of the Manor of Huntercombe in Com. Oxon. and Wrastlingworth in Com. ... leaving Sir Walter de Huntercomb● 
Walter.  Knight, his Son and Heir, then of full age: But, as to the Manor of Hengham in Com. Norf. whereof he also died seized 
h Ibid. & Rot. Fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10. , it was in right 
i Ibid. & Rot. Fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10.  of Alice de Hodeng, a second Wife, it being of her Inheritance; by whom he had issue a Son called Th●mas 
k Ibid. & Rot. Fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10. , twelve years of age at that time.  
Which Walter, performing his homage the same year, had Livery 
l Ibid. & Rot. Fin. 55 H. 3. m. 10.  of the Lands before specified and married 
m Claus 52 H. 3 m. 8.  Alice, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Hugh de Bolebec, of ... in Com. Northumbr. Coheir 
n Claus. 2 E ●. in dorso m. 9  also to Richard de Moutfic●●t, by reason 
o Ibid. m. 8.  that 〈◊〉, the Mother of the same Hugh, was one of the Sisters and Coheirs to the said Richard.  
In 5 Edw. 1. this Walter answered 
p Rot. Pip. 5 E 1. Northumbr.  fifty pounds for his Relief of the moiety of the Barony of Muscamp, which he then possessed; and, in 10 Edw. 1. was in 
q Rot de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  that expedition then made into Wales. In 18 Edw. 1. the Isle of Man being in the King's hands, by the render 
r Pat. 18 E. 1. m. 28.  of Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster; the charge thereof was committed 
s Pat. 18 E. 1. m. 28.  to this Walter. After which, the next ensuing year, he obtained a Charter 
t Cart. 19 E. ●. n. 64.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Chivelingham, Beleford, Le Wike, Wolloure, and Hethpole, in Com. Northumbr. But this trust, in the custody of that Isle, he delivered 
u Rot. Scoc. 21 E. 1. m. ●.  up again, by the King's special Command in 21 Edw. 1. unto john de Baillol, Heir to Alexander de Baillol, late King of Scotland. And in 22 Edw. 1. had Summons 
x Rot. Scoc. 22 E. 1. 〈◊〉 ●orso m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into Gascoigne.  
In 25 Edw. 1. he was 
y Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. ●.  in that expedition then made against the Scots; and in 26 Edw. 1. Governor 
z Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 4.  of Edinburgh Castle. In 27 Edw. 1. he was constituted 
a Pat. ●7 E. 1. m. 40.  Lieutenant of Northumberland; and in 28 Edw. 1. again 
b Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 9  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 9  31 & 
d Rot Protect. 34 ●. 1. m. 12.  34 Ed. 1. And in 35 Edw. 1. by his Petition 
e Plac. Parl. P. 327.  in Parliament, representing to the King, that he had been in all the Scotish Wars, until that very time; first at Berewic, with twenty Light-Horse; afterwards at Strivelin, with thirty two in the retinue of the Earl Warren; next at La Vaire Chapelle, with thirty in the retinue of the Bishop of Durham; lastly, at Gaway with sixteen. And since that, in the last Battle, that he sent eighteen, though absent himself, being then Warden of the Marches towards Northumberland; and therefore desired that his Scutage for all those Expeditions might be remitted; he had his request granted 
f Ibid.   
And, having been Summoned 
g Claus. de iisdem Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament form 23 Edw. 1. till 4 Edw. 2. departed 
h Esc. 6 E. 2. n. 49.  this life in 6 Edw. 2. being then seized 
i Esc. 6 E. 2. n. 49.  of the Manor of Barenton, in Com. Cantabr. with the Advowson of the Church: also of the fourth part of the Barony of Muscamp; viz. of the moiety of the Manors of Wolloure, and Louwyk, Beleford, and Mesing: of which moiety Alice his Wife stood jointly enfeoffed with him. Likewise of the fourth part of the Barony of Bolebe●, of the Inheritance of her the said Alice, Daughter and Coheir of Hugh de Bolebec; viz. the fourth part of the Manors of Stiford, Schiteley, Heddon upon the Wall, Angreton, and Dodington. Moreover, that he held jointly, with Elene his Wife, the Manor of Newenham; and that Nicholas Newbaud, the Son of Gonnora, his Sister, Wife of Richard de Newbaud, was his next Heir, and, at that time, thirty years of age.  
Which Elene, Surviving him, in 7 Edw. 2. had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
k Claus. 7 E. 2. n. 23.  of the Manor of Lowyk, and Hamlet of Hethpole, in Com. Northumb.   

Hilton.  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
IN 23, 24 and 25 Edw. 1. Robert de Hilton of Hilton, in the County Palatine of Durham, had Summons 
a Claus. de iisdem Ann. in Dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and in 4 E. 2. was 
b Rot. Sense. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. This Robert married 
c Ex Autogr. penès Joh. D. Lumley, Ann. 1578.  Margaret, one of the three Coheirs to Marmaduke de Thweng; and left Issue two Daughters his Heirs; viz. Isabel married 
d Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 68  to Walter de Pedwardyn; and Maud to 
e Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 68  ... Hothum.  
After this, there is mention of Alexander de Hilton; who in 7 Edw. 3. served 
f Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. n. 20.  in the Scotish Wars, with Ralph Lord Nevil; and had Summons 
g Claus. de iisd. Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 6 and 9 Edw. 3. but no longer.   

Lascels:  
[23 Edw. 1.]  
OF this ancient Family, seated in the County of York, were divers persons of great note many ages since: but of those, the chief whereof I find mention, was Roger de Lascels; who in 22 Edw. 1. in order to that great Expedition, intended into France, had Summons 
a Rot. Vascon. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 8. , amongst divers of the then Peers of this Realm, and other eminent men, to attend the King, and to advise touching the most important affairs of the Realm. The like Summons 
b Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  he had also in 23 and 24 E. 1. to the several Parliaments then held: but never after, nor any of his posterity; for which respect I shall not take any farther notice of them.   

Freschevill.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
IN 9 Hen. 3, upon the death of Hubert Fitz-Ralph, Baron of Cryche, in Comit. Derb. Ralph de Freskenvill 
Ralph.  being his Heir, and paying 
a Rot. Fin. 9 Hen. 3. m. ...  an hundred marks for his Relief, had livery 
b Rot. Fin. 9 Hen. 3. m. ...  of his Lands: and in 26 Hen. 3 gave a Fine 
c Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  of thirty marks, to be excused from attending the King into Gascoine. In 30 H. 2. upon Collection of the Scutage of Fannoc, this Ralph answered 
d Rot. Pip. 30 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  for fifteen Knights Fees. So likewise 
e Rot. Pip. 38 Hen. 3. Nott. Derb.  in 38 Hen. 3. upon Collection of the Aid, for making the King's eldest Son Knight: and died 
f Rot. Fin. 45 Hen. 3. m. 14. Rot. Pip. 45 Hen. 3. Notting. Derb.  in 45 Hen. 3. leaving 
g Rot. Fin. 45 Hen. 3. m. 14. Rot. Pip. 45 Hen. 3. Notting. Derb.  Ankere de Freschevill his Son and Heir, of full age: 
Ankere.  who, paying 
h Rot. Fin. 45 Hen. 3. m. 14. Rot. Pip. 45 Hen. 3. Notting. Derb.  twenty marks for his Relief, and doing his Homage, had livery 
i Rot. Fin. 45 Hen. 3. m. 14. Rot. Pip. 45 Hen. 3. Notting. Derb.  of his Lands. But in 48 Hen. 3. this Ankere joined with the Rebellious Barons of that age, and was 
k Rot. Fin. 48 Hen. 3. m. 4.  with them in Northampton, upon the taking thereof by the King's Forces. Whereupon, his Lands being seized 
l Rot. Fin. 48 Hen. 3. m. 4. , his Manor of Cryche was bestowed 
m Rot. Fin. 48 Hen. 3. m. 4.  on Brian de Brompton, for his good services to the King, in the time of those troubles; to enjoy, according to the tenor of the Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, until the Heir of this Ankere should accomplish his full age. Not long after which, viz. in 54 Hen. 3. he died 
n Esc. 54 Hen. 3. n. 20.  Whereupon it was found 
o Esc. 54 Hen. 3. n. 20. , that he held the Manor of Boney, in Com. Nott. of the King in Capite, by Barony. So likewise 
p Esc. 54 Hen. 3. n. 20.  the Manor of Kryche, in Comit. Derb. As also two Knights-Fees in Scarthclyve; and four Ox-Gangs of Land in Staveley, Wodthorpe, and Wytewell, which he had in Frankmarriage with Amice his Wife, one 
q Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 25. Derb.  of the Sisters and Coheirs of Nicholas Musard.  
To whom succeeded Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir. Which Ralph in 15 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, had livery 
r Claus. 15 Edw. 1. m. 8.  of his Lands, excepting the Manors of Boney: Which Lordship Richard de Grey did retain 
s Claus. 15 Edw. 1. m. 8.  in his hands, until that Fine, imposed upon the before-specified, Ankere de Freschevill, for taking part with the Rebellious Barons, were fully satisfied according to the tenor of the Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth.  
In 25 Edw. 1. this Ralph de Freschevill, was 
t Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Scottish Wars; and had Summons 
u Claus. de de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, the same year; but never after: and in 29 E. 1. being found 
x Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 25.  to be one of the Cousins and Heirs to Nicholas Musard, doing his Homage, had livery 
y Rot. Fin. 29 E. ●. m. 14.  of his purparty of all the Lands of that Inheritance.  
To this Ralph succeeded another Ralph: who in 46 Edw. 3. was 
z Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 14.  in that great Expedition, then made by john Duke of Lancaster (King of Castille) into France. But, in regard he never had Summons to Parliament, I shall here put a Period to my discourse of him: only observing that john Freschevile of Staveley, in Com. Derb▪ Esquire, Son and Heir to (Sir Peter Freschevile Knight) the lineal Heir male of this ancient Family; in consideration of his eminent services to King Charles the First, of blessed Memory, in the times of the late Usurpation; and since to our present Sovereign, King Charles the Second; was, by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster, 16 Martii, 16 Car. z. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Freschevile of Staveley, beforementioned.   

Huntingfeild.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
IN the time of King Stephen, William de Huntingfeld, 
William.  with the consent 
a Mon. Ang. Vol 1. 631. n. 10. & n. 60.  of Roger, his Son and Heir, gave 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 631. n. 10. & n. 60.  the whole Isle of Mendham, in Com. Suff, and divers other Lands, to the Monks of Castle-Acre, in Com. Norf. Whereupon, planting a part of that Covent there, it became a Cell 
c Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 631. n. 10. & n. 60.  thereto: and departed 
d Ex vet. Missale ejusdem Pr. inter Coll. S. Erdswike, arm.  this life in Ann 1155. (1 Hen. 2.) to whom succeeded Roger his Son and Heir.  
Which Roger 
Roger.  had issue another William; who in 5 joh. being made 
e Pat. 5 Joh. m. 6.  Constable of Dovor Castle, obliged himself, by Oath 
f Pat. 5 Joh. m. 6.  in the King's presence; 
William.  that he would faithfully perform his trust in the safe. Custody thereof; so that, it should not be given up, to any person whatsoever, excepting the King himself, or Hubert de Burgh, than Lord Chamberlain; and for farther security therein, delivered his Son and Daughter as Hostages; his Son to remain in the hands of the Earl of Arundel; and his Daughter with the Earl Ferrer. In 8 joh. this William paid a Fine 
g Rot. Pip. 8 Joh. Norff. Suff  of two hundred marks, and two Palfreys, for the Wardship of the Land, and Heir of Osbert Fitz-Hervei, and marriage of him. And, in 9 joh obtained a Grant 
h Claus. 9 Joh. m. 3.  of all the possessions of Roger de Huntingfeild his Brother, which had been seized into the King's hands, by reason of the Interdict.  
In 10 joh he was 
i Ex Autogr. penès Tho. Co. Elgin.  one of the Justices-Itinerant, at Lincoln: and in 
k Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  11 joh. executed the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk, for the fourth part of that year; and afterwards till 
l Rot. Pip. de iisdem ann.  the end of the fifteenth year: In which 15 year, he gave 
m Rot. Pip. 15 Joh Norff. Suff.  to the King six fair Norway Goshawkes', for licence to marry Alice his Daughter, than a Widow; and to have an assignation of her Dowry, out of the Lands of Richard de Solers, her late Husband, in Sacumb, and Taggeleg; as also out of his Lands in Bondebi, in Com. Linc In 17 joh. he was made 
n Pat. 17 Joh. m. 8.  Governor of Sauvey Castle, in Com. Leic. But, taking 
o Claus. 17 Joh. m. 10.  part with the Rebellious Barons, of that time (with whom he had such esteem, that he was 
p M. Paris in ann. 1215. p. 262. n. 10.  one of the 25 whom they made choice of to be the chief persons in governing the Realm; and thereupon underwent the Sentence of Excommunication 
q Ibid. 277. n. 50.  by the Pope) his Lands in Lincolnshire were seized on, and given 
r Claus 17 Joh. m. 10.  to Nichola de Haya, to hold during the King's pleasure. Nevertheless, before the end of that year, he made some show of returning to his obedience, for, it appears 
s 〈…〉 , that the King sent his Precept to the Sheriff of Hantshire, to make restitution to him of the Manor of Claford, in that County, whereof he had been dispossessed by reason of those troubles.  
But notwithstanding this, he fell off again: for plain it is, that in 1 Hen. 3. all his Lands lying in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgshire, and elsewhere, were given 
t 〈…〉  by the King to john marshal; excepting those in Lincolnshire, whereof Nichola de Haya had a former Grant. How he reconciled himself I find not: but, in 3 Hen. 3. he obtained licence 
u 〈…〉  to go to the Holy-Land, constituting 
x 〈…〉  his Brother Thomas his Attorney, to transact all Business in his absence.  
This William gave 
y Ex Autogr. penès W●le Neve Clat.  to the Monks of Her●●, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Alice de St. Liz his wife, a certain Pasture, adjoining to their Alder-grove: 
Roger.  and left issue Roger de Huntingfeld, his Son and Heir; who in 26 Hen. 3. gave 
z 〈…〉  two hundred marks Fine, to the King, to be exempted from that expedition, then made into Gascoine. And died 
a 〈…〉  in 41 H. 3. leaving joan his Wife one of the Daughters and 
b 〈…〉  Coheirs to William de Hobrugg, surviving: and William his Son and Heir in minority; for whose wardship, she, the said joan, gave 
c 〈…〉  an hundred marks to the King. But he was at that time very near his full age, as it seems: for in 42 Hen. 3. he received command 
d 〈…〉 , to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, to restrain the Hostilities of the Welsh: But in 49 Hen. 3. he took part with the Rebellious Barons, being 
e 〈…〉  with them in the Battle of Evesham. And in 7 E. 1. covenanted 
f 〈…〉 , that Roger his Son and Heir should marry joice the Daughter of john de Engaine; but departed 
g 〈…〉  this life in 11 Edw. 1.  
To whom succeeded Roger his Son and Heir; who in 22 Edw. 1. (8 junii) amongst divers other eminent persons, had Summons 
h Rot. Vasc. 22 Edw. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  to attend the King, with all speed, to advise about the great affairs of the Realm: and, soon after that, received command 
i Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Portsmouth upon the first of September than next ensuing, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to sail into Gascoine. Upon the death of joan his Mother, in 25 Edw. 1. he was 
k Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 48.  thirty years of age: and the same year had Summons 
l Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; but not after; and departed 
m Esc. 31 ●. 1. n. 31.  this life in 30 Ed. 1. being then seized 
n Esc. 31 ●. 1. n. 31.  of the Manor of Bekesworth, in Com. Cantab. Bradenham, in Com. Norff. Sculthorp, Tost, and Frampton, in Com. Linc. Mokelinton, in Com. Essex. and Huntingfeld, in Comit. Suff. leaving William 
William.  his Son and Heir twenty one years of age: who doing his Homage in 31 Edw. 1. had livery 
o Rot. Fin. 31 ●. 1. m 15.  of his Lands: and in 34 E. 1. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  in the Wars of Scotland. so likewise in 
q Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  4 E. 2. And departed 
r Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 47.  this life in 7 E. 2. being th●n seized 
s Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 47.  of the Manor of Bekesworth, in Com. Cantabr. with the Advowson of the Church; and of the Manors of Mendham, and Huntingfeld, in Com. Suff. as also of divers Lordships and Lands in other Counties; leaving Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir seven years of age: and Sibyl his Wife then surviving; who shortly afterwards married 
t Claus ● 2●●. m. 13.  to William le Latimer.  
Which Roger died 
t Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 47.  in 11 Edw. 3. leaving issue by Cecilie his Wife, Daughter 
u Ex Praed. vet. Missale  of Sir Walter de Norwich, Knight, William 
William.  his Son and Heir, seven years of age and an half; being then seized 
x Esc. at supra.  of the Manor of Est. Bradenham, in Com. Norf. Bekesworth, in Comit. Cantabr. Mokelington, in Comit. Essex. Hunt●feld, Benges, and Horham, in Com. Suff. Toft, Frampton, Byker, and Suthorp, in Com. Linc. Which William, making proof 
y Claus. 25 E. 3. n. 32.  of his age in 25 Edw 3. and doing his Fealty, had livery 
z Claus. 25 E. 3. n. 32.  of his Lands: and in 33 Edw. 3. was 
a Rot Vase. 33 Fdw. 3. m. 18.  in the Wars of France, being then a Knight. So likewise in 
b Rot. France. 34 E. 3 m. 11.  34 Edw. 3. being then of the Retinue with Henry Duke of Lancaster. And having been Summoned 
c Claus de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 25 Edw. 3. until 49 Edw. 3. inclusive; departed 
d Esc. 50 E. 3. n. ...  this life upon the Sunday next after the Feast of St. Martin, in 50 Edw. 3 being then seized 
e Esc. 50 E. 3. n. ...  of the Manor of Bekesworth, in Comitat. Cantabr. Mukelyngton, in Com. Essex. Ess-Bradenham, in Comitat. Norf. Huntingfeld, Mendham, and Benges, in Com. Suff. Tofte juxta Freston, Frampton, Biker, Hiptoft- Halle, in Tofte; and Pinchebe●, called russel's Manor, in Com. Linc. leaving Alice, 
f Esc. 50 E. 3. n. ...  the Widow of Sir john Norwich Knight, his Kinswoman, and next Heir, thirty years of age.  
¶ There was also, of this Family, john de Huntingfeild, Summoned 
g Claus. de iisd ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament from 36 to 43 Edw. 3. inclusive: but other mention I find not of him.  
In the time of King Henry the eighth, there was taken 
h Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 59  up in the Blackfriars at Boston, in Com. Linc. the Body of one of this Family, with a Leaden Bull of Pope Innocent about his Neck.   

Pipard.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
OF this name there is frequent mention in King Henry the seconds time: For in 10 Hen. 2. William Pipard 
William.  being Sheriff 
a Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  of ●locestershire, so continued 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  till 13 inclusive. And in 14 Hen. 2. of Gilbert Pipard; 
Gilbert.  who being then constituted 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  Sheriff of the same County, so continued 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Glouc.  till 17 Hen. 2. And in 18 and 19 Hen. 2. was Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. & Comitat.  of Herefordshire. So likewise of Cheshire in 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. & Comitat.  28 H. 2. 29 and 30 Hen. 2. And of Lancashire from 
g Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. & Comitat.  31 Hen. 2. till 1 Ric. 1▪ inclusive.  
Which Gilbert having married 
h Mon. Ang. Vol 1. 400. b. n. 40.  Alice the third Daughter and Coheir to William Fitz-Duncan Earl of Murref in Scotland (by Alice 
i Mon. Ang. Vol 1. 400. b. n. 40.  his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Robert de Romeli, Lord of Skypton in Craven, with whom he had 
k Mon. Ang. Vol 1. 400. b. n. 40.  Aspatrik, Allerdale, and the liberty of Cokermouth in Com. Cumbr.) died 
l Jorevall. 1191. n. 60.  the same year (scil. 1 Ric. 1.) in the Holy-Land, without issue; leaving the said Alice his Wife, surviving; who aftrwards married 
m Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Cumb.  to Robert de Curtenai.  
In 9 Hen. 3. William 
William.  the Son of Roger Pipard had livery 
n Rot Fin. 9 H. 3. m. 5.  of six Knights Fees, parcel of the Honour of Wallingford, doing his Homage.  
From these, descending to the Reign of King Edward the first, 
Ralph.  I come to Ralph surnamed Pipard: but whether allied to either of those before-specified; or how, I am yet to learn. Which Ralph, is said 
o Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 19  to be a younger Son of Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, an eminent man in his time; viz. Steward 
p Mat. Paris in ann. 1257.  of the Household to King Henry the third. In 1 E. 1. he was also found 
q Esc. at supra.  next Heir to Robert Fitz-Ralph of Thurvestone, in Com. Derb. Whereupon, performing his Homage, in 2 E. 1. had livery 
r Rot. Fin. 2 E. 1. m. 31.  of those Lands, whereof the said Robert his Uncle, died seized. And, in 10 Ed. 1. was 
s Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales; having Lands at that time, in the Counties of Suff. Warw. Buck & Essex. And, in 13 Ed. 1. obtained a Charter 
t Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 37.  for Free-warren in all his Demesne Lands at Haselee, and Rotherfeld (commonly called Rotherfeld- Pipard) in Com. Oxon. and Linford. in Com. Buck.  
In 26 Ed. 1. this Ralph was 
u Rot. Protect. 26 E. 1. m 5.  in that Expedition then made into Gcotland. So likewise in 
x Rot. Protect. 27 R. 1. m. 16.  27 Edw. 1. and in 30 Edw. 1. was made 
y Pat. 30. E. 1. m. 1.  Governor of Bolesover Castle, and Har●ston Castle, in Com. Derb. for life. And, having been summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 25 E. 1. until 30 Edw. 1. inclusive; departed 
a Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 25.  this life in 3 Edw. 2. being then seized 
b Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 25.  of the Manor of Great- Crompto● in Comitat. Warw. Gold- Aston, Cwyford,; and Great- Linford, in Com. Buck. Fynberg-Magna, in Com. Staff. and Botherfield- Pipard, in Comitat. Oxon. held of the Honour of Walingford, leaving john 
c Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 25.  his Son and Heir thirty years of age. Of whom, by reason he never had Summons to Parliament, nor any of his descendants, I shall not need to say farther.   

Nereford.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
THe First mention I find of this Family, is in Anno 1206. (8 joh.) Robert de Nereford, 
Robert.  with Alice his Wife, Daughter 
a Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 327. b. n. 20.  of john Pouchard, at that time founding 
b Mon. Ang. Vol. 1. 327. b. n. 20.  the Abbey of Pree, betwixt North-Creyke and Burnham, in Comit. Norf. As also 
c Ibid. n. 60.  an Hospital there, for thirteen poor people. This Robert was Governor 
d Ibid. n. 50.  of Dovor Castle, in 1 H 3. under Hubert de Burgh, Justice of England who had at that time, the chief charge thereof.  
To him succeeded William de Nereford (his Son and Heir, I presume.) Which William, 
William.  being in 
e Claus. 1 Hen. 1. m 1.  Arms with the Rebellious Barons against King john, had his Lands seized 
f Claus. 1 Hen. 1. m 1. , for that transgression. But, in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience, they were again restored 
g Claus. 1 Hen. 1. m 1.  to him. And, having married 
h Rot. Pip. 15 E. 1. Norff. Suff.  Petronill, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to john de Vaux, without licence; paid 
i Ibid.  two hundred and thirty pounds Fine to the King, for that transgression. In 26 Edw. 1. upon partition made with William de Ros, who took to Wife Maud the other Daughter and Coheir; he had, in her right, an assignation 
k Claus 16 E. 1. in dorso, m. 9 in cedu. 1●.  of the Manors of Cherston, and Shoresham, in Com. Norff. Wysete. in Com. Suff. (excepting fourteen pounds Land and Rent, remaining to William de Ros, and Maud his Wife:) as also of the moiety of the Manors of Holt, clay, and Hocton, in Com. Norf. Likewise of the moiety of a certain Message in London, called Blanch-Appelton; and of the Advowsons' of the Churches of H●lt, in Comit. Norf. and Abyton, in Comit. Cantabr.  
And, in 22 Edw. 1. received command 
l 〈…〉  (in june) with divers other great men of that time, to attend the King, with his best advice, touching the great affairs of the Realm. That being in order to his Expedition into France, as it seems; which soon after ensued: for he had thereupon summons 
m Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September following, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to fail with him into those parts. As also Summons 
n Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 25 Edw. 1. but never after. When he died I do not certainly find: but that Petronill his Wife surviving him, in 3 Edw. 2. obtained licence 
o Cart. 3. E. 2. n. 3.  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at Holt, in Comitatu Norf. Also, for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve and Day, of St. Matthew the Apostle. Likewise for a Fair at Cley, in the same County, upon the Eve, and Day of St. Margaret the Virgin. And, departing 
p Annal. de Langele.  this life, Ann. 1326. (20 E. 2.) lieth buried 
q Annal. de Langele.  in the Priory of Penthey, in Com. Norf.  
To this William succeeded john his Son and Heir. Which john died 
r Ibid.  in 3 Edw. 3. without issue; and lieth buried 
s Ibid.  also, at Penthey. Whereupon Thomas his Brother became 
t Mon Ang. Vol 2 p. 20. n. 10.  his Heir. Which Thomas had issue 
u Mon Ang. Vol 2. p. 20. n. 10.  Sir john de Nereford Knight, who was slain 
x Mon Ang. Vol 2. p. 20. n. 10.  in the Wars of France, in 38 Edw. 3. leaving issue 
y Mon Ang. Vol. 2. p. 20. n. 10.  Margery, his sole Daughter and Heir, at that time five years of age; who afterwards vowed 
z Mon Ang. Vol 2. p. 20. n. 10.  Chastity.   

Playz.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
IN 17 joh. Hugh de Playz 
Hugh.  adhered 
a 〈…〉  to the Rebellious Barons, against King john; and held 
b 〈…〉  seven Knights Fees in Iford, and Werpesburne, in Com. Suss. Having married 
c 〈…〉  Beatrix de Say; the Widow of Hugh de Nevil, he was divorced 
d 〈…〉  from her; whereupon she had an Assignation 
e 〈…〉  of twenty pounds per annum, part of her Dowry from the said Hugh de Nevil. By 
f 〈…〉  Philippe his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Richard de Munfichet, he had issue 
g 〈…〉  Richard, 
Richard.  who in 53 Hen. 3. as one 
h 〈…〉  of the Nephews and Heirs to the said Richard, paid 
i 〈…〉  his Relief for the third part of Montfichets Lands.  
To this Richard succeeded Ralph, 
Raph.  his Son 
k 〈…〉  and Heir, nine years of age in 3 Edw. 1. and in Ward 
l 〈…〉  to Robert Aguilon. Which Ralph dying 
m 〈…〉  without issue, left 
n 〈…〉  Richard his Brother, Heir to the Estate. To whom succeeded Giles de Playz. Which Giles, 
Giles.  in 22 Edw. 1. had Summons 
o 〈…〉  (8 julii) to attend the King with divers other eminent persons, with his advice, touching the great affairs of the Realm. And soon after that, received command 
p 〈…〉  to fit him-himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Southampton upon the first of September; thence to accompany the King into Gascoine.  
This Giles, had Summons to 
q Claus de eodem ann. in dorso.  Parliament in 25 E. 1. but no more: and died 
r Esc 3● F. 1. n. 37.  in 31 E. 1. seized 
s Esc 3● F. 1. n. 37.  of the Manor of Fulmere, in Com. Cantabr. as also of Wenyngore, and Werplesburne, in Com. Suss. leaving 
t Esc 3● F. 1. n. 37.  Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir six years of age: Who, making proof 
u Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 21.  of his age in 11 Edw. 2. and doing his Homage, had livery 
x Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 21.  of the Lands of his Inheritance. This Richard had also Summons 
y Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 11 till 15 Edw. 2. inclusive.  
To whom succeeded another Richard, 
Richard.  his Son and Heir; in 8 Edw. 3. found 
z Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 63.  Heir to john de Lancaster of Stan●rede, in Com. Essex. and at that time twelve years of age: but died 
a Esc. 43 E. 3. n. 43.  upon Wednesday preceding the Feast of All-Saints, in 33 Edw. 3. being then seized 
b Esc. 43 E. 3. n. 43.  of the Manors of Fulmere, in Com. Cantabr. Yford, Wanynggore, and Werpesburne, in Com. Suss. Wetynges. Toftes, and Knapeton, in Comit. Norf. Dkeley- magna, and Bentefeld-Bury, in stansted, in Comitat. Essex. leaving 
c Esc. 43 E. 3● n. 43.  john his Son and Heir eighteen years of age. Which john 
john  had issue 
d Ex Co●●. R. Gl. s.  Margaret his Daughter and Heir, married 
e Ex Co●●. R. Gl. s.  to Sir john Howard Knight, Ancestor to the Howards Dukes of Norfolk, etc.   

St john of Lageham.  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
IN 46 Hen. 3. Roger 
Roger.  de St. john obtained Licence 
a Pat. ●6 E. 3. m. 16.  to fortify his House at Lageham, near Walkested in Com. Surr. and so to hold the same, whilst he and his Heirs should continue loyal to the King. But, in 48 Hen. 3. after the Battle of Lewes, where the King was taken Prisoner by the Rebellious Barons, he was 
b MS. in bibls. Bodl. oct. V. 8. Th. f. 148. a.  one of the nine persons elected to be of the Council of State.  
To this Roger succeeded john; 
john.  who, in 31 Edw. 1. was 
c Rot. Scoc. 31 ●. 1. m. 15.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
d Rot. Scoc. 4 ●. 2. m. 12.  4 Edw. 2. And in 8 Edw. 2. received command 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 ●dw. 2. in dorso. m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon ●ine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And having been Summoned 
f Claus. de ii●d. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 25 Edw. 1. to 9 Edw. 2 inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 74.  this life in 10 E. 2. being then seized 
h Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 74.  of the Manor Swalefeld in Com. Berks. Walkenested, with a Tenement called Lageham in Com. Surr. as also of the Manors of Barton, and Staunton, in Com. Oxon. leaving 
i Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 74.  john 
john.  his Son and Heir forty years of age.  
Which john, in 11 Edw. 2. was 
k 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and departed 
l 〈…〉  this life in 16 Edw. 2. being seized 
m 〈…〉  of the Manors of Great- Barton, and Staunton- St. john, in Comitat. Oxon. leaving 
n 〈…〉  john 
john.  his Son and Heir, fifteen years of age: and Alice his Wife surviving; who afterwards married 
o 〈…〉  to Reginald de Pavely.  
Which john took to Wife 
p 〈…〉  Catherine the Daughter of Geffrey de Say: and making proof 
q Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 23.  of his age in 5 Edw 3. had Livery 
r Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 23.  of his Lands. But, in 20 Edw. 3. upon the death of Margery, his Mother; being so 
s Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. 3. m. 20.  infirm, that he could not come to the King, to do his Homage; he 
t Rot. Fin. 20 Edw. 3. m. 20.  had respite thereof, and Livery of those Lands which she held in Dower.  
This john had Summons 
u Cl●us. de i●dem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 11 Edw. 2. to 5 Edw. 3. inclusive; but not after, nor any of his Descendants: and died 
x Esc 23 Ed. 3. n. 63.  8th. April 23 Edw. 3. being then seized 
y Esc 23 Ed. 3. n. 63.  of the Manors of Barton, and Staunton- St. john, in Com. Oxon. and Lageham, in Com. Surr. leaving 
z Esc 23 Ed. 3. n. 63.  Catherine his Wife surviving; and Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, Twenty years of age. Which Roger in 25 Edw. 3. released 
a Claus. 25 Ed. 3. in dorso m. 23.  to Sir Nicholas de Lovayne Knight, and Margaret his Wife, all his right in the Manor of Lageham; and died 
b Esc. 27 Ed. 3. n. 27.  in 27 Edw. 3. leaving 
c Esc. 27 Ed. 3. n. 27.  Peter de St. john, his Kinsman, his next heir, forty years of age.   

Ap Adam:  
[25 Edw. 1.]  
IN 19 Edw. 1. john ap Adam, 
john.  having married 
a Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. 1. m 16.  Elizabeth, the daughter and heir of john de Gurnai, had livery 
b Rot. Fin. 19 Ed. 1. m 16.  of her Lands, doing his fealty. And, in 21 Edw. 1. procured the King's Charter 
c Chart. 21 Ed. ●. n. 19 , for a Market every week, upon the Monday, at Beverstan, in Com. Glouc. (a Manor of her inheritance) Also, for a Fair, there, every year, to be kept upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Assumption of the blessed Virgin; with Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands, of that Lordship.  
In 24 Edw. 1. upon the death of Oliva, the Mother of Elizabeth his wife, this john had also livery 
d Rot. Fin. 24 Edw. 1. m. ●.  of her Lands, lying in Com. Somerset. And, in 26 Edw. 1. obtained another Charter 
e Cart. ●6. Ed. ●. m. 6. , for a weekly Market upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Somerset, as also for a Fair, once every year; on the Eve, and Festival of the Assumption of our Lady: and for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Ba●ew● in that County.  
In this year, he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 26 ●dw. 1. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
g Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 6.  34 Edw. 1. And, having been summoned 
h Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 25 Edw. 1. until 2 Edw. 2. inclusive, died soon after; leaving Thomas 
i Claus. 5 ●d. 2. m. 18.  his son and heir, then in minority, whose Wardship, Ralph de Monthermer, in consideration 
k Claus. 5 ●d. 2. m. 18.  of Six thousand Marks, obtained 
l Claus. 5 ●d. 2. m. 18. . Which Thomas 
Thomas.  arriving to his full age in 18 Ed. 2. had livery 
m Claus. 18 Edw 2. m. 1.  of his Lands, doing his Homage: but in 4 Edw. 3. sold 
n Pat. 4 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 3●.  the Castle of Beverstan, with the Manor, and Manor of Overe, in Com. Glove. to Thomas de Berkley, and Margaret his Wife, and to the heirs of him the said Thomas de Berkley. After which time, I have not seen any thing of him, or his posterity.   

Welles.  
[27 Edw. 1.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 6 Rich. 1. Adam 
Adam.  de Welles then paying 
a Rot. pip. 6 R 1. Norff Suff.  ten Marks for his adherence to john Earl of Noreton, who at that time took more Authority upon him (whilst the King, his Brother, was prisoner in Almain) than he could justify. The next is in 9 joh. of William 
William.  de Welles, who gave 
b Rot. pip. 9 Joh. Linc.  fifty Marks for one Knights fee in Gremesbi, in Com. Linc.  
To whom succeeded another William; 
William.  who, in 11 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
c Ca●●. 11 E. 1. n. 5.  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Alfourd, in the Province of Lindsey, in Com. Linc. and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Festival of the holy Trinity.  
This William by Isabel de Vesci his Wife 
d Esc. 18 E. 1. n. 48. , had issue Adam. 
Adam.  Which Adam in 22 Edw. 1. being of the Retinue 
e Rot. Vas●. 22 Edw. 1. m. 11.  with William de Vesci (a great Baron in Northumberland) was 
f Rot. Vas●. 22 Edw. 1. m. 11.  in the King's service in Gascoine. So likewise in 
g Rot. Vas●. 25 Edw. 1. m. 2.  25 Edw. 1. in consideration whereof he obtained the King's Precept 
h Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 14.  to the Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer, that they should not take any of his Wools of that years growth: and, in 27 Edw. 1. was made 
i Rot. Fin. 27 Edw. 1. m. 23.  Constable of the Castle of Rockingham; as also Warden of that Forest.  
In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
k Rot. Scoc. 28 Ed. 1. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland; and, in 30 Edw. 1. had a Charter 
l Cart. 30. Ed. 1. n. 46.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Wyberton, Cumberworth, Sutton, Scrolby, and Billesby, in Com. Linc. In 31 Edw. 1. and 32 Edw. 1. being again in 
m Rot. Scoc. 31 Ed. 1. m. 13.  the Wars of Scotland: in consideration thereof, in 
n Rot. Scoc. 4 Ed. 2. m. 5.  4 Edw. 2. he obtained the King's special Precept 
o Claus. 4 E. 2. m. 14.  to the Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer, to give him respite for the payment of such Debts, as were then due from him, until Easter next following. And, having been summoned 
p Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 27 Edw. 1. to 4 Edw. 2. inclusive, departed 
q Esc. 5 Ed. 2. n. 68  this life the same year, being then seized 
r Esc. 5 Ed. 2. n. 68  of the Manors of well, and Cumberworth, and certain Tenements in Hellow, and Swaby, in Com. Linc. as also of a certain Wood and Pasture, called Welle-parke, containing xl. Acres of Land, as parcel of the Manor of Skendelby, held of the King; together with the Manors of Folhyngham, Edenham, Hekinton, and Barton, which were at that time possessed by Henry de Beaumond: And jointly, with joan his Wife, of the Manor of Wyberton, in the same County. Likewise of one Message and two yard land in Faxton, in Com. Northampton, leaving Robert his son and heir xuj. years of age, and joan his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry an Assignation 
s Claus. 5 〈◊〉 m. 20.  of the Manors of well and Brunthorpe, with certain Lands in Anderby and Hoggesthorp, and the moiety of all his Lands in Sutton.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 12 Edw. 2. making proof 
t Claus. 12 Ed. 2. m. 14.  of his age, had livery 
u Claus. 12 Ed. 2. m. 14.  of the Lands of his Inheritance: but did not long enjoy them; for, in 14 Edw. 2. he departed 
x Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 26.  this life, being at that time seized 
y Esc. 14 Ed. 2. n. 26.  of two parts of the Manor of Faxton in Com. North. and of the third part of the Manor of Wytton; and of the Manors of Graynesby, Wychren, well, Helawe, and Swaby; with certain Tenements in Alford, in Com. Linc. leaving Adam his Brother and Heir, sixteen years old; who making proof of his age in 20 Edw. 2. had livery 
z Rot. Fin. 20 Ed. 2. m. 9  of his Lands: and in 7 Edw. 3. was 
a Rot. Scoc. 7 E 3. m. 1.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 9 Ed. 3. m. 32.  9 Edw. 3. being then a Knight. And, in 16 Edw. 3. was charged 
c Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. 3. m. 11.  with ten Men at Arms and ten Archers, for the King's service in France: as also with the like number in 
d Rot. Franc. 17 Ed. 3. in dorso m. 16.  17 Edw. 3. And, having been summoned 
e Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 6 Ed. 3. until 18 Ed. 3. inclusive, departed 
f Esc. 19 Ed. 3. n. 57  this life in 19 Edw. 3. being then seized 
g Esc. 19 Ed. 3. n. 57  of two parts of the Manor of Ellyngton, in Com. Northumb. Also of the Manor of Faxton, in Com. Northampton. Cumberworth, Btunthorp ... in Com. Linc. leaving 
h Esc. 19 Ed. 3. n. 57  john 
john.  his son and heir xi. years of age; whose Wardship was granted 
i Claus. 19 Ed. 3. m. 29.  to Margaret the Widow of William Lord Ros of Hamlake.  
Which john, in 22 Edw. 3. (though then in minority) caused 
k Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 88●. ●. n. 50.  his Father's Executors to purchase a Rent of Ten pounds per annum from the Monks of Bardney, issuing out of the Manor of Stepyng, and certain Lands in Frysby, Wynthorp, and other places in Com. Linc. for the behoof of the Abbess and Nuns of Grenefeld, and their Successors in that County (he being Patron of that House:) In consideration whereof they obliged themselves and their Successors, to find two fitting Priests, to celebrate Masses, Matins, Placebo, Dirige, and Commendations, Canonical-hours, and all other Divine Offices, every day in the Chapel of our Lady, within that their Monastery of Grenefeld (founded by his Ancestors) for the health of the Souls of Adam de well, and Margaret his Wife; and for the Souls of Adam, father of the said Adam, and joan his Wife: as also for the good Estate of the said john, and Maud his Wife: and, after this life, for the health of all their Souls. And in 29 Edw. 3. making proof of his age, had livery 
l Claus. ●9 Ed. 3. m. 19  of his Lands, his Homage being respited.  
After which, in 33 Edw. 3. he was in 
m Rot. Vas●. 33 Ed. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: And having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 31 and 34 Edw. 3. died 
o Esc. 25 Ed. 3. p. 2. n. 81.  in 35 Edw. 3. being then seized 
p Esc. 25 Ed. 3. p. 2. n. 81.  of the Manors of Ellyngton, and Bywell, in Com. Northumb. ●heydene Gernon, in Com. Essex, Faxton in Com. North. and of the Manors of Graynesby, Sutton juxta Markeby; well, Hellowe, Brunthorpe, Wichyn, Bradle, trusthorpe, Aby, and Wiberton in Com. Linc. leaving 
q Esc. 25 Ed. 3. p. 2. n. 81.  john his Son and Heir ten years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 47 Edw. 3. making proof of his age, and doing his homage, had livery 
r Claus. 47 Ed. 3. m. 32.  of his Lands: and (being then a Knight) was 
s Rot. Alem. 47 Ed. 3. m. 17.  inthat Expedition at that time made into Flanders, and of the Retinue 
t Rot. Alem. 47 Ed. 3. m. 17.  with john Duke of Lancaster. In 1 Rich. 2. he was 
u Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 17.  likewise in the Wars of France. And in 2 Rich. 2. served. 
x Rot. Scoc. 2. R. ●. m. 3.  under Henry de Percy Earl of Northumberland, in the Garrison of Barwick upon tweed, that Earl being 
y Rot. Scoc. 2. R. ●. m. 3.  then Governor there. In 3 Rich. 2. he had Licence 
z Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 17.  to travel beyond-Sea. So likewise in 
a Rot. Franc. ● R. 2. m. 15.  4 Rich. 2. As also in 
b ●ot. Franc. 5 Rich. 2. m. 10  5 Rich. 2. at which time he obtained leave, for himself and two other persons in his company, with three Horses and all Accoutrements to them belonging, to serve in what Wars he should think fit. And, in 6 Rich. 2. being still in those parts, procured Licence 
c Rot. Franc. 6 Rich ●. m. 24.  to continue there.  
But, in 8 Rich. 2. he returned: and, having received 
d Rot. Franc. 8 R. ●. m. 26.  some affront from a Knight in France, got leave 
e Rot. Franc. 8 R. 3. m. 26.  to go again, for the vindication of his honour; and, to transmit such Letters-Testimonial thither, for the manifestation of his credit, and repute, as he should think fit. After which, before the end of that year, he was retained 
f Ex autogr 〈…〉  to serve the King in his Scotish Wars for xl. days: and in 11 Rich. 2. served 
g Rot. Franc. 11 R. ●. m 6.  again in the Wars of France.  
In 19 R. 2. being sent 
h Stow's Ann.  Ambassador into Scotland, to Treat concerning certain matters of great importance betwixt both Kings; he happened to be at a solemn Banquet, where the Scots and English were discoursing of Deeds of Arms; and said 
i Stow's Ann. , Let words have no place; If ye know not the Chivalry and Valiant Deeds of English men; appoint me a day and place when ye list, and ye shall have experience. Whereunto David E. of Crauford assenting, this john L. Welles chose 
k Stow's Ann.  London-bridge for the place; and, the Earl of Crauford assigned St. Georges-Day for the time Hereupon Crauford 
l Ibid.  repaired to London with thirty persons well appointed; and, upon the day of Battle, both of them coming to the Bridge, on their barbed horses, at the sound of Trumpet encountered each other 
m Ibid. , with square grounden Spears: In which adventure Earl David sat so strong; that, notwithstanding the Spear was broken on his Helmet and Visage, he stirred not; in so much, that the Spectators cried 
n Ibid.  out, That, contrary to the Law of Arms he was bound to the Saddle. Whereupon he dismounted and got up again; and ran 
o Ibid.  a second Course; but, in the third, he threw 
p Ibid.  this Lord Welles out of his Saddle to the ground: and dismounting again, embraced him, that the People might understand he had no hatred towards him; and (with great humanity) visited 
q Ibid.  him afterwards every day, till he recovered his health.  
This is all that I have to say of him; other than that having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 50 Edw. 3. till 8 Hen. 5. inclusive, he departed 
s Esc. ● H. 5. n. 61.  this life on Tuesday next ensuing the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in 9 H. 5. being then seized 
t Esc. ● H. 5. n. 61.  of the Manor of Hellow, with its appurtenances in Swaby, Walmesger, and ●laythor●; of the Manor of Abye, with its Appurtenances in Scrubby; of the third part of the Manor of Skendelby; of the Manor of Welles, with its Appurtenances in Hoggesthorpe, Ingolmells, ●ia●by, Alford, Touthby, Bellesby, A●sthorp, and Oveby; of the Manor of Coningsholme, with its Appurtenances, in Somercotes, Gerinthorpe, Utterby, and little Grimesby; and of the Manors of Gra●nesby, Witherne, Cumbe●worth, Sutton, Tristhorpe, Brunthorpe, and Luthnay, all in. Com. Linc. Likewise of the Manor of Faxton, in Com. North. Elington in Com. Northumb. as also of Park-Hall, Hemnales, and Madles, in Com. Essex. Leaving 
u Esc. ● H. 5. n. 61.  Leo de Welles his Grandson and Heir (viz. Son of Eudo, his eldest Son, who died in his life-time, and Maud his Wife, daughter of Ralph Lord Greystoke) Fifteen years of age; Margery his Wife surviving, who thereupon had the King's Precept 
x Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 3.  for an Assignation of her Dowry.  
Which Leo 
Leo.  was Knighted 
y Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 705.  by the Duke of Bedford upon Whitsunday, at Leicester, 4 H. 6. the King himself then 
z Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 705.  receiving that Honour: And in 6 Hen. 6. making proof of his Age, had 
a Claus. 6 H. 6. m. 19  Livery of his Lands, his Homage being respited. In 8 Hen. 6. this Leo, being retained 
b Ex auto●r. pen●● cleric. pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, for the space of one whole year, with Four and twenty Men at Arms, and Seventy two Archers, took Shipping 
c Stow's Ann.  with the King at Dovor, upon the 27th of April, and landed the same day at Cala●s. In 14 Hen. 6 he was again 
d Ex autogr. penès cler. pell.  retained, in like sort, to serve with Eight Men at Arms, and Forty eight Archers. And in 16 Hen. 6. constituted 
e Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  Lieutenant of Ireland, for the space of seven years; being thereupon admitted 
f Ibid.  as one of the King's Domestic servants for that whole term.  
In 17 Hen. 6. he obtained Licence 
g Cart. 17 H. 6. n. 39  for a Market every Tuesday, at his Manor of Alford (in Lindsey) in Com. Linc. and two Fairs yearly; one on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Whitsunweek; the other on the Eve, Day and Morrow of the Apostles Simon and jude. In 25 Hen. ●. he had Licence 
h Pat. 25 H. 6 p. 3. m. 37.  to Marry (to his second Wife) Margaret, the Widow of john Beaufort Duke of Somer●er, Sister and Heir 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to Sir john Beauchamp of Bletso Knight: and in 30 Hen. 6. (his principal Mansions being 
k Rot. Franc. 30 H. 6. m 15.  then at Hellow, in Com. Linc. and 〈…〉 in Com. North.) was in the retinue 
l Rot. Franc. 30 H. 6. m 15.  of Edmund Duke of Somerset, Captain of Calais, for the defence of that place, and the Territories in Picardy adjacent.  
And, having been summon 
m Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 10 Hen. 6. to 38 Hen. 6. inclusive; in consideration of his faithful services, obtained from the King, the same 38th year, a Grant 
n Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 7.  of Forty pounds per annum during his life, out of the Manor of North-weld, in Com Essex, then in the Crown, by the forfeiture of Nevil Earl of Salisbury: but, firmly adhering to the Lancastrian interest, lost 
o Stow's Ann.  his life at Towton Field upon Palm-Sunday 1 Edw. 4. being then seized 
p Esc. 1 Ed. 4. n. 32.  of the Manor of Faxton, in Com. North. Also of the Manors of Park-Hall, alias Gaynesparke, Hemnales, and Madleys in Theydon-Gernon, and of the Hundred of Ongres, in Com. Essex. Likewise of the Manors of Wyburton, Manby, juxta Geymolby, Welles, Bradley, Graynesby, Coningsholme, Hellowe, and a third part of the Manor of Skendelby, in Com. Linc. leaving issue (by joan his first Wife, Daughter 
q Ex coll. R. 〈…〉 8 H 8 n 33  and Heir to Sir Robert Warerton Knight) Sir Richard Welles Knight his next heir 
r Esc. ut supra. , at that time Thirty years of age and upwards; and four Daughters; viz. 
s Ex coll R. Gl. S. Esc. 14 Ed. 4. post mortem Joh. Vi●. Welles  Alianore the Wife of Thomas Lord Hoo and Hastings; Margaret, of Sir Thomas Dim●ck Knight; Cecelie, of Sir Robert Willoughby Knight, second son to ... Lord Willoughby; and Catherine of Sir Thomas de la Land Knight. And was Attainted 
t 〈…〉  in the Parliament, begun at Westminster, the 4th. of November the same year.  
Which Sir Richard, in 4. Edw. 4. (having the Title 
u 〈…〉  also of Lord Willoug●by, by the Marriage of joan, Daughter and Heir to Robert Lord 〈◊〉) through the King's special favour, obtained a Grant 
x Ibid.  of all the Goods, Chattels, and Movables, whereof his Father died seized: and the next ensuing year had restitution 
y Pat. 5 Ed. 4. p. ●. m. 20.  of the Manors of Welles, Granesby, Bradley, Aby, Skendelby, Wythernes, Conygesholme and Hellowe, with the Advousons' of the Churches of Anderby, Nether-Tynton, and Austhorpe, in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Lordship of Elyngton, in Com. Northumb. which came to the Crown by the Attainder of his said Father: As also a Grant in Fee, of the Manors of Wiberton, Manby juxta Grymolby, in Com. Linc. and Faxton, in Com. North. which Margaret Duchess of Somerset held for life; and whereof the reversion, by force of the beforespecifyed Attainder, belonged to the King.  
But in 9 Edw. 4. Richard Nevil, the stout Earl of Warwick, raising 
z Polyd. Virg. p. 518. n. 10. 30 & 40.  an Army in Lincolnshire, on the behalf of the Lancastrians, whereof he made 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 518. n. 10. 30 & 40.  Sir Robert Welles (a stout and valiant Commander) Son and Heir to this Richard Lord Welles, General; the said Sir Robert therewith drove 
b Stow's Ann.  Sir Thomas Burgh (a Knight of the King's House) out of that Country; pulled 
c Stow's Ann.  down his Dwelling-place, took 
d Stow's Ann.  all his Goods and cattle; and, with Thirty thousand of the Commons, cried 
e Stow's Ann.  King Henry. Of which Insurrection, when King Edward heard tidings, he sent 
f Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  presently for this Richard his Father; who endeavoured 
g Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  to avoid the journey, under pretence of Infirmity: But, seeing that would not do, he went 
h Polyd. Virg. ut supra. , taking with him Sir Thomas Dimock Knight, who had Married 
i Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  〈◊〉 Sister. But, having intelligence 
k Polyd. Virg. ut supra. , that the King was much incensed against him, fled to Sanctuary at Westminster; there purposing to remain till the King's wrath was assuaged.  
The King therefore hoping 
l Ibid.  to suppress this Tumultuous Rising without blows, sent 
m Ibid.  for him out of Sanctuary, upon promise 
n Ibid.  of safety; and required 
o Ibid.  him to command his Son to lay down Arms: yet in the mean time Marched 
p Ibid.  towards Lincolnshire with what Forces he had in readiness; taking with him this Richard Lord Welles, and Sir Thomas Dimock. And when 
q Ibid.  he came within two day's journey of Stamford, where his Adversaries where, and understood that Sir Robert Wells did not obey the Commands of his Father (which he had received by Letters) he grew so much enraged, that, contrary to his Promise given, he caused 
r Ibid.  the Heads of this Richard and Sir Thomas Dimock, to be forthwith cut off.  
Of which cruel Act, so soon as Sir Robert had notice, he Marched 
s Ibid.  to the next Village; standing a while doubtful 
t Ibid. , whether he should fight until the Earl of ●arwic● came up with his Forces, considering the King did outnumber him: But, at length taking courage, he put his Men in Array, and fought 
u Ibid.  stoutly for some hours, till many of them forsaking him, he was taken 
x Ibid.  prisoner; and thereupon, with his Brother Dimock forthwith beheaded 
y Ibid. .  
This Richard was summoned 
z Claus. de iisdem. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the name of Richard Welles Lord Willoughby, from 33 H. 6. to 6 Edw. 4. inclusive.  
His son Robert being thus cut off, and without issue; left Elizabeth his Wife, daughter 
a Godyn f. 255. b.  of john Bourchier Lord berner's, surviving. Which Elizabeth, by her Testament 
b Godyn f. 255. b.  bearing date 2d. Oct. 10 Edw. 4. (which was the next ensuing year) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Friars at Doncaster, where the Body of her said Husband lay Interred. Of which Testament she constituted 
c Ibid.  Executors, Margery Lady berner's, her Mother, and Sir Humphrey Bourchier, Knight.  
To this Sir Robert Welles, succeeded 
d Pat. 10. E. 4. m. 11.  joan his Sister, as Heir, then Married 
e Pat. 10. E. 4. m. 11.  to Richard Hastings Esquire, (Brother to William Lord Hastings, Chamberlain of the Household to King Edward the Fourth) which Richard in 10 E. 4. had so much favour from that King, that he obtained a special Livery 
f Pat. 10. E. 4. m. 11.  of all the Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands, whereof her Father, Richard Lord Welles and Willoughty, or Sir Robert Welles Knight her Brother, or either of them, were possessed at the time of their respective Deaths; and which by right aught to have descended to her the said joan: and this without any Writ of Diem clausit extremum, etc. Which Manors, and Lands, as appeareth by the Inquisition 
g Esc. 15. E. 4. n. 47.  taken in 15 E. 4. (mentioning the Attainder of the said Richard, and Sir Robert, in the Parliament held at Westminster, 12 E 4.) were as follows; viz. Steping-magna, Thedelthorpe, Eresbye, Handelby, Hiptoft-Hall,, and Saltfletby, in Com. Lincoln.  
¶ Having thus done with the chief branch of this Noble Family, I come to john, 
john.  Son of Leo, Lord Welles, by Margaret Duchess of Somerset, his Second Wife. This▪ john, in 1 R. 3. put 
h Polyd. Virg. p. 552. n 20.  himself in Arms for Henry Earl of Richmund: but seeing 
i Ibid.  the Duke of Buckingham, (who did the like) unhappily betrayed; fled 
k Ibid.  with the Marquis of Dorset, and others into Britanny. And, standing thus faithful to that Earl, upon his arrival to the Crown, by the Name of Henry the Seventh, was made 
l Pat. 1. H. 7. p. 1. m. 15.  Constable of Rockingham-Castle; having therewith also a Grant of the Stewardship of the Forest.  
Moreover, in 3 H. 7. having then the Title 
m Pat 3. H. 7. p. 2.  of Viscount UUelles (though the time of his Creation, appeareth not on Record) he obtained a Grant 
n Pat 3. H. 7. p. 2.  in special tail of the Manor of Braunceton, in the County of the City of Lincoln; also of the Manor of Blankney, in Com. Linc. and Rusby in Com. Salop. late Francis Lord Lovels attainted. Likewise of the Manor of East-Deping, part of the possession of Roger Wake; and of the Manors of Bulwyke, and Haryngworth in Com. Northampt. part of the Possessions of john Lord Zouche.  
Having Married 
o Horn qu. 3●.  Cecelie, Daughter to King Edward the Fourth, he had Summons 
p Claus. de iis. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 3 to 12 H. 7. inclusive: And by his Testament 
q Horn ut sup●a.  bearing date 8 Feb. An. 1498. (14 H. 7.) bequeathed his Body to be Buried, as the King and Queen, and the Lady Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby, (the King's Mother) and his own Wife should think fit. Appointing, that the said Lady Cecilie his Wife, should have all his Castles, Manors, etc. during her Life. And died 
r 〈…〉  9 Feb. An. 1498. (14 Hen. 7.) being St. Apolline's day, at Pa●mers-place, in St. Sythes, in London; whereupon he was Buried 
s 〈…〉  in our Lady's Chapel at UUestminster; leaving issue 
t Stow's Survey p. 186.  one sole Daughter, called Anne, who died, ... and was Buried 
u Stow's Survey p. 186.  in the Augustine-Friers at London.   

Leiburne.  
[27 Edw. 1.]  
IN 10 R. 1. Robert 
Robert.  de Leeburne being dead, Stephen de Turnbam gave 
a Rot. pip. 10. R. ●. Chent.  three hundred Marks Fine to the King, for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir. And in 9 joh. Margaret de Leeburne, (his Widow, I presume) gave 
b Rot pip. ●. Joh Chent.  one hundred pounds, and two Palfreys, for licence to Marry again.  
To Robert, succeeded Roger, 
Roger.  his Son and Heir; who in 17 joh adhering 
c Claus. 1●. Joh m. 1●.  to the Rebellious Barons then in Arms, was taken 
d Claus. 1●. Joh m. 1●.  Prisoner, amongst other of them, in Rochester-Castle, and committed 
e Claus. 1●. Joh m. 1●.  to the safe custody of john marshal. This Roger Married 
f Rot. pip. ●. H. 3. Bu●k. Becf.  Elianore, one of the Daughters of the before specified Stephen de Turnham; and in 36 H. 3. being 
g M. Paris in an. 1252. p. 846. ●. 40.  in that notable Tournament, then held at Walden, in Com. Essex, Encountered 
h M. Paris in an. 1252. p. 846. ●. 40.  with Ernauld de Mountenei (a valiant Knight) and unhappily run 
i M. Paris in an. 1252. p. 846. ●. 40.  his Lance into his Throat, under his Helment, it wanting a Choler, whereupon Mountney fell from his Horse, and died 
k M. Paris in an. 1252. p. 846. ●. 40.  presently: insomuch, as it was then supposed 
l Ibid. p. ●47. n. 10.  by some, That, in regard his Lance had not a Socket on the Point, he did it purposely, in revenge of a broken Leg, he had received from Mountney, Tilting with him in a former Tournament.  
After which, the next ensuing year, he attended 
m Rot. Fin. 37. H. 3. m. 6.  the King, in his Expedition then made into Gascoine. And, in 44 H. 3. was made Constable 
n Pat. Ed. Prin. 44. H. 3. m. 4.  of the Castle at Bristol. But in 46 H. 3. (favouring the part of those turbulent Spirited Barons, who were then grown powerful) he was one of them, whom the King, by his Precpt, 
o Claus. 46. 〈◊〉 3. in dorso. m. 5.  prohibited to meet at any Tournament, without his special Licence. Whereupon, appearing openly on their side, he took his Oath 
p MS. in 〈…〉 Med. 20. f. 116. b.  at Oxford, to adhere firmly unto them; for which (together with the rest) he underwent the Sentence 
q MS. in Bib ●. ●odl. 8. v. 8. Th. f. 136. a.  of Excommunication, by the Archbishop of Canterbury. But not long after this; being drawn off by Rewards, (as was 
r M. Paris. 992. n 20.  said) he forsook 
s M. Paris. 992. n 20.  them. Whereupon, in 48 Hen 3. 26 Nou. he was made Warden 
t Pat 48 H. 3. m 20.  of the Cinque-Ports, and in December following, 
u Ibid. m. 18.  became one of the undertakers, (together with Prince Edward, and divers of the great Lords) that the King should stand to the Arbitrement of the King of France, touching the Ordinances of Oxford: But the Barons declining that Award, he farther manifested his Fidelity to the King, by his eminent Actions in the ensuing War. First at Northampton, the same year; being 
x M. Pari● 99 ●. n. 50.  in Arms with him, at the taking of that Town and Castle, where the Barons had a notable Defeat. And shortly after that, upon the Assault of Rochester-Castle, by those Barons, where he received 
y H. Knighton 2 448. n. 40.  some dangerous Wounds. As also, before the end of that year, being with him 
z M. Paris 996. n. 50.  in the Battle of Lewes. Whence, so soon as he discerned the day to be lost, he fled 
a M. Paris 996. n. 50.  into the Marches of Wa●es, where (together with the Lord Mortimer, and others) he did 
b M. Paris 996. n. 50.  his best, in opposition to Prince Leoline, at that time a great adherent to the Rebellious Barons.  
For which signal Services, after the King's recovery of his Royal Power, by that happy Victory at 〈◊〉, in 49 of his Reign; he was made 
c Pat. 49. H. 3. m. 3.  Warden of all the Forests beyond Trent. As also Sheriff 
d Ibid. m. 7.  of cumberland▪ Warden 
e Ib. m. 10.  of the Cinque-Ports, and Sheriff 
f Ib. m. 11.  of ●ent. And in recompense 
g Ibid.  of those his laudable Adventures, obtained a Grant 
h Ibid.  of the Wardship of Idonea, the younger of the Two Daughters and Coheirs of Robert de Vipount (a great Baron in the North.) As also 
i Cart. 4●. H. 3. m. ●.  of the Lands of Adam l● Dispenser. Likewise of the Manors of ●irk-Oswald, and Burgh, in Com. Westmorl. with the Bayliwick of the Forest of Eng●ewode, in Com. Cumbr. part of the possession of Thomas de Multon. Moreover, of the Manors of Thurtok and Hoo, which belonged to Richard de Grace; with the Manors of Bertone, Swalvefeld, and Stanton, part of the possessions of Roger de Saint john, all of them the King's Enemies and Rebels.  
Furthermore, in 50 H. 3. joining 
k Pat 50. H. 3 m. 19  with Roger de Clifford, who had 
l Pat 50. H. 3 m. 19  the Wardship of Isabella, the elder of those two Daughters, and Coheirs to the before-specified Robert de Vipount; he procured 
m Pat 50. H. 3 m. 19  the Kings Pardon to them, for the Rebellious actings of their Father, in the time of that grand Insurrection, of Montfort Earl of 〈…〉. And, before the end of this 50th year, was again constituted 
n 〈…〉  Sheriff of Cumberland, and Governor 
o 〈…〉  of the Castle at Carlisle; About that time also, having 
p 〈…〉  the Guard of the Sea costs in Kent, against the Inhabitants of the Cinque-Ports, who then stood out against the King; in which Service he expended 
q 〈…〉  large Sums of his own Moni●s, Command 
r 〈…〉  was given to the Sheriff of Kent, to reimburse him, out of the Contributions received from that County.  
In 51 H. 3. he was again made Sheriff 
s Rot. Pip. 51. H. 3. Cumb.  of cumberland, and in 52 H. 3. once more Sheriff 
t Ro●. Pip. 52. H 3. Kent.  of Kent, for the first quarter of that year. In 54 H. 3. he was signed 
u Pat. 5●. H. 3. in dorso m. 15  with the Cross, in order to his going to the Holy-Land, with Prince Edward: and departed 
x Rot Fin 56. H. 3. m. 20.  this Life in 56 H. 3. leaving Eleanore de Vaux, the Widow 
y 〈◊〉 51. H. 3. m. 2.  of Roger de Quinci, Earl of Winchester, his Second 
z 〈◊〉 51. H. 3. m. 2.  Wife surviving, and William his Son and Heir; which William, 
William.  then doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of part of the Lands of his Inheritance; the Manors of Bodune, Eshetesford, Bukewell, Bakemanston, and Wereham, and all the Lands of Margery de Vernun, in Suho, whereto the said Eleanore, Countess of Winchester (his Father's Widow) laid claim, as being jointly enfeoffed of them, together with him, excepted. Of which she was thereupon endowed, 
b 〈…〉  by the King's special appointment. And in 2. E. 1. had Livery 
c 〈…〉  of the Manors of L●yburn●, Langele, Ledes, Horittesham, Esham, Elmerston, Mere, Gare, Werhorne, and East Hetesford, whereof the said Roger, his Father, died also seized.  
In 10 E. 1. this William was in 
d Rot. de Seutag. Wall. 10. E. 1 m. 3.  that Expedition then made into Wales. And in 22 E. 1. made Constable 
e Pat 22. E. 1. m. 19  of the Castle of Pevensey. In which year the King concluding 
f T. Walls in an. 1295. Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1 m. 1  a League with Rodulph King of Romans; and sending 
g T. Walls in an. 1295. Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1 m. 1  an Army into Gascoigne, he disposed his Fleet at Sea, into three parts; constituting 
h T. Walls in an. 1295. Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1 m. 1  this William, Admiral of that part of it, which lay at Portmouth; and thereupon directed his Precept 
i T. Walls in an. 1295. Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1 m. 1  to the Sheriffs of Southampton, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Gloucester Shires, as also to those in the Marches of Wales and Ireland; and likewise to all his Bailiffs and Foresters, throughout those Counties, that they should furnish him with Timber, for the building of Sixty Ships; so as they might be at Portmouth, in readiness for his Service, by the Feast day of St. Peter ad vincula, next ensuing: And in 24 E. 1. obtained a Grant 
k Pat. 24. E. 1. m. 20.  of the Wardship, and Marriage of the Son and Heir of William de Say, deceased, to be an Husband for Idonea his Daughter.  
In 25 E. 1. he attended 
l Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  the King in his Expedition then made into Flanders. And in 28 E. 1. was 
m Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1 m. 9  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 5.  29 and 
o Rot. Scoc. 3● E. 1. m. 1.  32 E. 1. And in 35 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 35. E. 1. n. 40.  for a Market every week, upon the Monday, at his Manor of Preston in Kent: as also for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Invention of the Holy-Cross.  
And having been summoned 
q Claus de iis. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 27 E. 1. till 3 E. 1. departed 
r Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 56.  this Life in the same year; being then seized 
s Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 56.  of the Manors of ●a Gore, Esham, and Langele, in Com. Cantii whereof he had been jointly enfeoffed, with julian his Wife, by Fulke Payfrere. Also of the Manors of E●●ure, Ashtesford, Preston, Elmarston, Over-lund, and Mere, with the Parks and Marish of Slahule. Likewise, of the Manors of Done and West Gate, in the Isle of Tanet (all in Com. Cantii) leaving 
t Esc. 3 E. 2. n. 56.  julian the Daughter of his Son Thomas de Leiburne (who died in his life time) his next Heir, at that time six years of age: julian his own Wife surviving 
u Esc. 1. E. 3. n. 86. .  
Which Thomas, in 32 E. 1. was, 
x Rot. Scoc. 32. E. 1. m. 1.  with his Father in the Scotish Wars, but died 
y Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 10  in 35 E. 1. being also jointly enfeossed, 
z Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 10  together with Alice his Wife, by William his Father, of the Castle and Manor of Leiburne, in Kent; leaving 
a Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 10.  the before-specified julian his Daughter, three years of age.  
Which julian, afterwards became the Wife 
b Esc. 1. E. 3. ut supra.  of john de Hastings, Father of Laurence, the first Earl of Pembroke, of that Family; and afterwards of William de Clinton Earl of Huntendon.  
¶ Of this Name; 
john.  but whether of the same Family, I am not sure; was Sir john de Leyburne 
c Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 28.  of ... in Com. Salop, who having been 
d Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 28.  in that Insurrection with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, john Lord Mowbray, and others, in 15 E. 2. for which his Lands, in Com. Northumb. were seized, 
e Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 28.  made his peace in 17 E. 2. by a pecuniary Fine; and thereupon had restitution 
f Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 28.  of them. In 18 E. 2. this Sir john de Leyburne, accompanied 
g Rot. Vasc. 〈◊〉 E. ●. m. 1.  john de Felton, in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: and in 4 E. 3. upon the Death of john le Strange, of Cheswardyne, in Com. Salop. was found 
h Esc. 4. E. 〈…〉 18.  to be his next Heir; viz. 
i Ibid.  Son of Lucia, Sister of the said john; and at that time Thirty years of age. In 7 E. 3. he obtained a Charter, 
k Cart. 7. E. 3. n. 19  for Free-Warren, in all his demesne Lands throughout his Lordships of Caux, Wortham, Yokeshull, Mynsterley, Shelve, Wenthoure, Byn-Weston, Aldemere, Berwick, Childerscalne, and Marton, in the Hundred of Ellesmere, in Com. Salop. As also at Angreham, in Com. Northumb. Silfreton, Hurbreton, and B●yxham, in Com. Devon. Moreover, having been summoned 
l Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 3. m. 24.  to attend the King, in 7 E. 3. in his Scotish-Wars; but by reason of some extraordinary accidents, hindered, 
m Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 42.  so that he could not perform that service: in 9 E. 3. upon his humble Petition to the King, whereby he represented the cause of his absence, he obtained pardon for that neglect. And in 10 E. 3. was again 
o Rot. Scoc. 10. F. 3. m. 6.  in the Scotish-Wars.  
In 19 E. 3. being then a Banneret, 
p Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  and residing 
q Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  in Shropshire, he had Summons 
r Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to attend the King with Horse and Arms, and his whole Retinue, in that Expedition then made into France.  
And in 20 E. 3. was 
s Ypod. N. p. 119. n. 30.  in that famous Battle of Durham, where David King of Scots, having invaded the North parts of this Realm, with a mighty Army, was vanquisheed 
t Ypod. N. p. 119. n. 30.  and taken Prisoner. 
u Ypod. N. p. 119. n. 30.  And having been summoned 
x Claus. de iis. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 11 E. 3. until 22 of that King's Reign inclusive, departed 
y Esc. 22. E. 3. n. 37. Devon.  this Life in 22 E. 3. without Issue; whereupon, the Manor of Sylferton, and moiety of two parts of the Manors of Hurberton, and Brixtham, with the Advouson of the Church of Sylverton, having been, by a Fine levied in 4 E. 3. settled 
z Esc. 22. E. 3. n. 37. Devon.  upon the Issue of his Body, with remainder to his right Heirs; and for want of such Issue, onthe right Heirs of Beatrice his Wife, john de Beauchamp of Somersetshire, was found 
a Esc. 22. E. 3. n. 37. Devon.  to be Cousin, and next Heir to her the said Beatrice; and at that time Twenty years of Age.   

LaWarre.  
[27 Edw. 1.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 8 joh. 
john.  at which time that King Ratified 
a Cart. antiq. MM. n. 17.  to john lafoy War, the Grant which he had formerly made to him (before he attained the Crown of this Realm) at the Request of Isabel, than his Wife, Sister and Co-heir to William Earl of Gloucester, of the Lordship of Bristolton (a Member of the Honour of Gloucester) to hold by the Service of half a Knights Fee.  
This john died 
b Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Glouc.  in 14 joh. leaving Issue 
c Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Glouc.  jordan 
jordan.  la Warr his Son and Heir, who then paid 
d Rot. Pip. 14 Joh. Glouc.  Two hundred pound for Livery of his Lands.  
Which jordan, soon after taking 
e Rot Fin 17 Joh. m. 2.  part with the Rebellious Barons of that Age, returned 
f Rot Fin 17 Joh. m. 2.  to his Obedience in 17 joh. whereupon giving 
g Rot Fin 17 Joh. m. 2.  two Palfreys for his Fine (Falcase de Breant, and William de Cantilupe, being also Pledges 
h Rot Fin 17 Joh. m. 2.  for his future Fidelity) he was received into the King's favour. Nevertheless, in 48 H. 3. he flew 
i Esc. 49 H. 3.  out again, but after the Battle of Evesham, made 
k Esc. 49 H. 3.  his Peace.  
About this time also there was 
l 〈…〉  another Sir john de la Warr, 
john.  called junior; who after that Battle, assisting 
m 〈…〉  Henry de Hastings in holding out Ken●worth-Castle against the King, was casually slain 
n 〈…〉  with an Arrow, shot from a Cross-bow by the Besiegers.  
To the before mentioned jordan la Warr, 
john.  succeeded another john, which john in 3 E. 1. was 
o 〈…〉  Sheriff of Herefordshire. To whom succeeded Roger la Warr; 
〈…〉  who in 13 E. 1. obtained the King's Licence 
p 〈…〉  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Warre-Wike, in Com. Glouc. and for a Fair yearly upon the Monday in Whitsunweek, and two days following: as also for a Fair yearly at Rusteshal, in Com. Wilts. upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Matthew the Apostle. Likewise for 
q 〈…〉  Free-Warten in all his Demesne-Lands at Strengesham, in Com. Wigorn. Lamburne in Com. Berks. Warr-Wike and Rusteshall before mentioned; Fokington, Torring, Chelington, Yeverington, Beverington, and Isefeild in Com. Sus.  
In 10 E. 1. this Roger having been 
r 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Wales, had scutage 
s 〈…〉  of all his own Tenants, which held of him by Military Service: and in 22 E. 1. the King being then resolved of a Voyage-Royal into France, was one of those, who had Summons 
t Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  (8 junii) to repair speedily to him, and to yield his advice touching the most important affairs of the Realm. Shortly after which, having received further Command, 
u Ibid. m. 7.  to be at Porcsmouth, well fitted with Horse and Arms, upon the first of September next ensuing, thence to sail with him into France, he attended him thither accordingly▪ and continued 
x Rot. Vasc. 23 〈…〉  in those parts the next following year. So likewise in 
y Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1 m. 〈◊〉  25 E. 1. As also in 26 E. 1. being then Governor 
z Claus. 〈…〉 8.  of the Castle of Burgh, upon the Sea, in Gafcoigne.  
In 
a Rot. Scoc. 26. E. 1. m. 7.  26 E. 1. 
b Rot. Scoc. ●8 E. 1. m. 14.  28 E. 1. and 29 E. 1. he was 
c Rot. Scoc. 29 ●. 1. m 5.  in the Wars of Scotland, as also in 
d Claus. 35 E. 1. m. 10.  34 E. 1. and 
e Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  7 E. 2. and in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
f Rot. Scoc 8 E. 2. in dorso m 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the Blessed Virgin's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
This Roger Married 
g Esc 28. E. 1. n 43.  Clarice, the elder of the two Daughters and Coheirs of john de Tregoz, an eminent Baron in Herefordshire. And having been summoned 
h Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. in dors●  to Parliament, from 27 E. 1. to 4 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
i Esc. 14 〈…〉 52.  this life, in 14 E. 2. being then seized 
k Esc. 14 〈…〉 52.  of the Manors of Midleton and Yffeld, in Com. Suss. as also of the Manors of Wyke-War● and Bristlington, in Com. Glouc. leaving 
l Esc. 14 〈…〉 52.  john his Son and Heir Forty years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 25. E. 1. (his Father then living) was 
m 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. Likewise in 
n 〈…〉  26 E. 1. in that of Scotland. And in 29 E. 1. upon the Death of Clarice his Mother, (the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs of the before specified john de Tregoz) had, for his purparty, an assignation 
o 〈…〉  of the Moiety of the Lands, whereof the said john died seized; viz. 
p Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 17.  the Manor of Emyas-Harold, in Com. Heref. Alyngton, in Com. Wilts. Cheleworth, in Com. Somerss. and Albrighton in Com. Salop. as also certain Lands in Eskenet, in Com. Wilts. and Dodington, in Com. Northamp.  
In 31 E. 1. this john was 
q 〈…〉  again in the Wars of Scotland: and the same year obtained the King's Charter, 
r 〈…〉  to hold a Court-Leet, at his Manor of Albrighton, in Com. Salop. In 34 E. 1. in order to that great Expedition then made into Scotland, he was 
s 〈…〉  one of those, which then received the Honour of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. having allowance 
t 〈…〉  of all his Robes and other Accoutrements, out of the King's great Wardrobe, and went 
u 〈…〉  thither accordingly, but came back without 
x 〈…〉  Licence; for which respect, his Lands and Goods being seized, 
y 〈…〉  he was constrained to 
z 〈…〉  sue out his Pardon. But in 35 E. 1. he was again 
a 〈…〉  in those Wars: and in 8 E. 2. had Command 
b 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the Blessed Virgins Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. In 4 E. 3. he bestowed 
c 〈…〉  the Advowson of the Church of UUyketoft, in Com. Linc. upon the Monks of Door, in Com. Heref. and in 13 E. 3. was 
d 〈…〉  with the King at Ui●onfosse, ready to give B●ttle to the French, would they have stood. Also 
e 〈…〉  in 14 E. 3. in that great Fight at Sea, near Sluse in Flanders.  
In 16 E. 3. upon 
f 〈…〉  that notable Expedition made into France, he brought 
g 〈…〉  in Twenty Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers: and was then left 
h 〈…〉  at the Siege of Nantes in Britanny. In 17 E. 3. he was charged 
i 〈…〉  with Ten Men at Arms and Twenty Archers, to send into those parts. And in 20 E. 3. was 
k 〈…〉  in the Van of Prince Edward's Army, at that famous Battle of Cres●, where the English achieved Immortal Honor.  
This john Married 
l 〈…〉  joan, Daughter of Robert, Sister and Heir to Thomas Lord Grelle, whose chief Seat was at Manchester, in Com. Lanc. and having been summoned 
m 〈…〉  to Parliament from 1 E. 2. till 16 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
n 〈…〉  this life, in 21 E. 3. being then seized 
o 〈…〉  of the Manors of Mancestre, and Kenerdeleyh, in Com. Linc. jointly with the said joan his Wife, by virtue of the Feoffment of Thomas de Grelle, Brother of her the said joan, whose Heir she was: Also of the Manors of UUakerle, in Com. Northamp. and Burstall, in Com. 〈◊〉 of her Inheritance. Likewise of the Manor of UUodheved in Com. Rotel. as also of Swynesheved, and Sixhill, in Com. Linc. for Life, with remainder to Roger la Warr (his Grandson) and elizabeth his Wife. Also of the Manor of Bloxham, in Com. Linc. with Middleton, Fokynton, and Potesham, in Com. Suss. leaving 
p 〈…〉  Roger his Grandson, (viz. Son of john, his eldest Son, who died in his life time, by Margaret the Daughter of Robert de 〈◊〉 his next Heir Eighteen years of age.  
Which Roger, 
〈◊〉  in 23 E. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
q 〈…〉  of all those Lands, as the said Margaret his Mother held in Dower, and in 30 E. 3. was 
r 〈…〉  with Prince Edward, in that great Battle of 〈◊〉, where the English obtained a glorious Victory. In 33 E. 3. he was also 
s 〈…〉  with the King in those his Wars against the French. So likewise in 
t 〈…〉  34 E. 3. In which 〈◊〉 year he was taken 
u 〈…〉  Prisoner by Monsieur 〈…〉. And in 38 E. 3. was again 
x 〈…〉  in those Wars, being then in the Retinue 
y 〈…〉  of Prince 〈◊〉. Again, in 
z 〈…〉  40 E. 3. and 42 E. 3. in which year he was 
a 〈…〉  sent with the Earls of 〈◊〉 and UUarwick to ●alais, 
b Frois. E. 157. b.  with five hundred Men at Arms, and five hundred Archers.  
And having been summoned 
c Claus. de iif. ann. in dorso  to Parliament in 36 and 37 E. 3. by his Testament 
d Witlesey ●. 116. b.  bearing date at his Manor of Wakerle, in Com. North. 28 Apr. 42 E. 3. bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Abbey of Swyneshed, in Com. Linc. without Pomp, appointing, that on his Funeral day, Twenty four Torches should be placed about it, and Two Tapers, the one at his Head, and the other at his Feet. As also, That his best Horse should be his Principal (or mortuary) without any Armour, or Man Armed, according to the Custom of mean people. He likewise bequeathed one Hundred pounds Sterling, to be distributed amongst poor people, not by Penny-Dole; but that every Person should have half a Mark, whom his Executors should think fit. Moreover, that all the Debts of john Lord lafoy War, his Grandfather, and the Lady joan his Wife; and likewise the Debts of the Lady Margaret his Mother, should be duly paid. To Alianore his Wife, he gave all the Vestments, Books, and other necessaries, belonging to his Chapel: wiling, That his Debts and Legacies first paid, the remainder of his Goods should be divided into Three parts, the one part to be disposed of for the health of his Soul, the second part to Alianore his Wife; and the third to Thomas, Edward, and john his Sons; constituting his two Sons, john and Thomas his Executors.  
And departed 
e Esc. 44. E. 3. n. 30.  this Life, 27 Aug. 44 E. 3. being then Seized 
f Esc. 44. E. 3. n. 30.  of the Manor of Alyngton, in Com. Wilts. of two parts of the Manor of Borstal●e, and Manor of Herdeby, in Com. Leic. of the Manor of Wodeheved, in Com. Rotel. Brustlington, in Com. Somers. Mancestre, and ●enerdelege, in Com. Lanc. Albrighton, in Com. Salop. Ewyas-Harold, in Com. Heref. Wakerle, in Com. North. Midleton, Isefeld, Poterslade, and Fokinton, in Com. Suss. and Swyneshed, and Bloxham, in Com. Linc. leaving 
g Esc. 44. E. 3. n. 30.  Sir john lafoy War Knight, his Son and Heir, Twenty five years of Age.  
This last mentioned Roger, had a Brother 
h Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  called john; 
john.  who in 29 E. 3. (being a Knight) was 
i Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  in the Wars of Britanny, and of the Retinue 
k Rot. Fran. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  with Thomas Holland. So likewise in 
l Rot. Franc. 32 E. 3. m. 8.  32 E. 3. but died 
m Esc. 34 E 3. Berks.  in 34 E. 3. being then seized 
n Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 31.  of the Manor of Bokampton, in Com. Berks. held by Sergeantie, in keeping the King's Dogs called Hariers, when he should come into those parts, leaving this last mentioned Roger lafoy War, his Brother, of full Age, who doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 31.  thereof.  
I now return to john, 
john.  Son and Heir to the said Roger.  
In 43 E. 3. (his Father then living) he was 
p Rot. Vasc. 43 E 3. m. 12.  with Prince Edward, in his Wars of Gascoigne, and continuing 
q Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 7.  there, upon his Father's Death (which happened the next ensuing year) had Livery ʳ of his Lands, his Homage being respited, by reason he was then in that Service. In 46 E. 3. he was 
s Frois. 285. b.  also in another Expedition designed for France, the King and Prince, with three Thousand Men at Arms, and ten Thousand Archers, then taking Shipping 
t Frois. 285. b.  at South-hampton, for the Relief of Thovars, besieged by the French, but after Nine weeks tossing at Sea, crossed with contrary Winds, they returned 
u Frois. 285. b. .  
This john had Summons 
x Claus. de iif ann in dorso.  to Parliament, from 44 Edw. 3. till 21 Rich. 2. and residing 
y Pat 21 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  then at UUakerie, obtained a special Dispensation 
z Pat 21 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1. , to be exempt from coming to any future Parliaments, or to attend the King in his Wars, or otherwise against his own good will. Shortly after which, he departed 
a Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 53.  this life; viz. 27 julii, 22 Rich. 2. being then seized 
b Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 53.  of the moiety of the Manor of Fiernham, in Com. South. of the Manors of UUike War, in Com. Glouc. Br●steiyngton, in Com. Somers. Mancestre, and Kenerdelegh, in come. Lanc. and Mullesworth, in Com. Hunt. and the Advouson of the Hospital of St. Bartholomew in Bristol; of the Manors of Alyngton, and Durington, in Com. Wilts. Of the Manors of Isfelde, Fokynton, and Porteslade in Com. Suss. Grafton juxta Geydington, Thynden, Shipton, Cheriton, Isham, Northrofts, and UUakerle, in Com. North. Swynesheved, Grymesthorpe, Suthorpe, Eylesthorpe, Heynton, and of a certain Manor in Gosberkirke, called Dokyldyke, in Com. Linc. leaving no 
c Ibid.  issue of his body; Thomas lafoy War 
Thomas.  his Brother▪ being his heir 
d Ibid. , and, at that time Forty years of age; who, doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 22 R. 2. m. 18.  of his Lands.  
Which Thomas (called Magister Thomas de la Warre) having been Rector 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of the Church at Mancestre; obtained Licence 
g Monast. Angl. Vol. 3. p. 174. b.  of the King, in 9 Hen. 5. for making that Parish-Church Collegiate▪ to consist of a Warden, and a certain number of Priests, to celebrate Divine Service continually, for the good estate of King Henry the Fifth, and of him the said Thomas, during this life; and afterwards for the health of their Souls. And though he had summons 
h Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 23 R. 2. until 4 Hen. 6. yet, in 3 H. 4. he procured a special Dispensation 
* Pat. 3 H. 4. m. 18.  from attending the King in any of his Parliaments or Councils, for the space of three years.  
But, upon the seventh of May, in 4 Hen. 6. he departed 
i Esc. 5 H. 6. n. 54. Rot. Fin. 5 H. 6. m. 4.  this life, being then seized 
k Esc. 5 H. 6. n. 54. Rot. Fin. 5 H. 6. m. 4.  of the Manors of Brust●ington, in Com. Somers. Fokinton, Porteslade, Mydelton, and Isefelde, in Com. Suss. UUakerle, in Com. North. Alington, in Com. Wiltes. Sixhill, in Com. Linc. Manchester, Kenerdele, and Ashton- under Lime, in Com. Lanc. leaving Sir Reginald West Knight his next heir, to his Lands, by virtue of an Entail formerly made; and, at that time Twenty eight years of age. But, john Gryffin was his next heir at Law, viz. son of Thomas Gryffin, son of Catherine, daughter of Catherine, sister of john, father of Roger, father of the said Thomas lafoy War; and then Thirty years of age.  
Which Reginald was 
l Esc. 5 H. 6. n. 54. Rot. Fin. 5 H. 6. m. 4.  son of Sir Thomas West Knight, by joan his Wife, daughter to the last Roger Lord lafoy War, by Alianor his second Wife, daughter of john de Mowbray, and sister (by the half-blood) to the before-specified Thomas Lord la War: Whereupon he had summons 
m Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament by the Title of Lord la War, in 5 H. 6. and afterwards, as I shall further show when I come to speak to that Family.   

Grandison▪  
[27 Edw. 1.]  
IN 55 Hen. 3. Otho de Grandison 
Otto.  attended 
a H. Knighton 2438. l. 32.  Prince Edward (eldest son to Henry the Third) into the Holy Land: And, in 4 Ed. 1. was constituted Governor 
b Pat. 4 Ed. 1. m. 36.  of the Isles of Garnesey, and jersey. In 9 Edw. 1. he obtained a Grant 
c Cart 9 Ed. 1. n. 24.  to himself, and the heirs of his body, of the Castle, Cantred, and Territory of Hokenath. Likewise of the Town of Tipperari; of the Castle and Town of Kilisele; of all the Territory of Muskery; of the Manor of Kilsitan; and whole Town of Clomme in Ireland; with all the Knights Fees thereto belonging. And, in 13 Edw. 1. procured the King's special Charter 
d Cart. 13 Ed. 1. n. 24. , for a Market every week, upon the Monday, at his Manor of De la Sele, near Kemesing, in Com. Cant. with a Fair every year, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and one day following. And in 14 Edw. 1. having been in that Expedition then made into Wales, received Scutage 
e Rot de Scutag. Wall. 14 Edw. 1. m. 2.  of all his Tenants in Surrey and Kent.  
In 17 Ed. 1. being 
f Rot. Vasc. 13 Edw. 1. p. 2. m. 11.  then the King's Secretary, and a Knight; he was sent 
g Rot. Vasc. 13 Edw. 1. p. 2. m. 11.  Ambassador to the Court of Rome: and had the King's Letters 
h Rot. Vasc. 13 Edw. 1. p. 2. m. 11.  to the Merchants of Luca, to supply him with Money there, by Bills of Exchange.  
In 18 Edw. 1. he gave 
i Cart. 18 Ed. 1. n. 25.  all those Castles, Manors, and Lands in Ireland beforespecifyed, to William de Grandison, his brother; the King confirming 
k Cart. 18 Ed. 1. n. 25.  the Grant: and obtained Licence 
l Ibid. n. 71. , for to hold a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at Farnberge in Kent: as also, for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Giles the Abbot. Likewise 
m Ibid. n. 71. , for a Market and Fair at Chelesfeld; with Free-warren, in all his Demesn Lands there, and at Farnberghe, and Kemesing, in the same County.  
In 24 Edw. 1. he was joined in Commission 
n Rot. Vasc. 24 Edw. 1. m. 15.  with the Bishop of Ely and others, to Treat of Peace with the French. And, in 25 Edw. 1. constituted 
o Rot. Alem 25 Edw. 1. m. 15.  one of the Commissioners to Treat, with others, sent from the King of the Romans, and King of France, upon sundry differences; and to make Peace thereupon. In 26 Edw. 1. he was again made Governor 
p Pat. 26 Ed. 1. m. 20.  of the Isles of Garnesey and jersey: and in 27 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
q Cart. 27 Ed. 1. m. 12.  for to hold a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Attonach in Ireland; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Feast of the blessed Virgin. Likewise for Free-warren there, and at Monsty and Ismyn, in the County of Tiperary.  
In 31 Edw. 1. he was employed 
r Claus 31 Ed. 1. m. 2.  into Gascoine, with Henry de Lacie Earl of Lincoln: And, in 33 Edw. 1. being upon the King's Service 
s Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 4. , in foreign parts; obtained his special Mandate 
t Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 4. , to the Justice's Itinerant in the County of Typerarie, to adjourn all such Pleas, as concerned him, until the end of that Iter.  
This Otto had Summons 
u Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 27 Edw. 1. until 33 Edw. 1. inclusive: When he died I do not certainly find: but, in 12 Edw. 2. all those Castles, Manors, and Lands, which he had in Ireland, for life, were given 
x Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 15.  by the King, unto Prince Edward (his eldest Son) and to his Heirs Kings of England.  
I come now to William de Grandison, 
William.  brother to this Otto. This William, being 
† Ex autogr. nuper in ca●●ro de Pontfract.  a menial servant to Edmund Earl of Lancaster, in consideration of his faithful service, and by reason of his Ancestors services; obtained from him, in fee tail (viz. to himself, and the heirs Male of his body) a Grant 
* Ex autogr. nuper in ca●●ro de Pontfract.  of the Manors of Radley, and Menstreworth, in Com. Glouc. which Grant bears date 11 Oct. 10. Edw. 1. And, the next ensuing year, had a Confirmation 
y Cart. 11 E. 1. n. 45.  thereof from the King; as also, of such Estovers, as he had used to have, in the Forest of Dene, for the repairing of his Floodgates in that Manor. Moreover, in 20 Edw. 1. he procured Licence 
z Pat. 20 E. 1. m. 12. , to make a Castle of his house at Asperton in Com. Heref. And, in 22 Edw. 1. was 
a Rot. Vasc. 22 Edw. 1. m. 11.  in that Expedition, made into Gascoine. So likewise, in 
b Lit. pardon. 25 Ed. 1. m. 14.  25 and 
c Rot. Vasc. 26 E. 1 in dorso m. 10.  26 Edw. 1. and in 28 Edw. 1. in 
d Rot. Scoc. 28 Edw. 1. m. 11.  the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
e Rot. Scoc. 29 Edw. 1. m. 7.  29 Edw. 1. and 
f Rot Scoc. 31 Edw. 1. m. 5.  31 Edw. 1. And, in 8 Edw. 2. had summons 
g Claus. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin; thence to March against the Scots. In which year, he obtained an allowance 
h Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 7.  of One hundred three pounds six shillings eight pence, to be paid out of the Exchequer; in recompense of those horses, which he lost in Gasc●●●●, in the service of King Edw. 1. the value of them, being certified 
i Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 7.  by Henry de Laci Earl of Lincoln, then Lieutenant of that Province.  
This William de Grandison, took to Wise 
k Claus 19 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. 17.  Sibilla, the younger daughter, and one of the coheires to john de Tregoz. And, upon partition 
l Claus 19 Edw. 1. in dorso. m. 17 . of the Lands of that Inheritance, had the Manors of Bur●ham in Com. Somerset. Eton, in Com. Heref.. and Forty pounds Rend in Dodyngton. To this William and Sibilla, and to their heirs, King Edward the First gave 
m Esc. 9 Ed. 3. n. 35.  a Rent of Forty six pounds six shillings three pence, issuing out of hertford, and Cranstede, in Kent; in exchange for the Manors of Idenne, and Ihamme, in Sussex. He had also Summons 
n Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, from 27 Edw. 1. until 19 Ed. 2. inclusive: yet, the certain time of his death I find not: but that he held 
o Esc. 9 Ed. 3. n. 35.  two parts of the Manor of Burnham, in Com. Somerset. with the Manors of Dymmock and Dxenhale, in Com. Glouc. as also, the Manors of Eton. Asperton, and Stretton, in Com. Heref. And, 
p Esc. 9 Ed. 3. n. 35.  in right of Sibyl, his Wife, the Manor of Norton- Scudamore in Com. Wilts, and Lydeard- Tregeoz.  
By this Sibyl, he had issue three sons; viz. Peter 
q Ibid.  de Grandison, his son and heir; john de Grandison Bishop of Exeter, and Otto: also a Daughter called Agnes, Married 
r Ibid.  to john de Northwode.  
Which Peter 
P●ter.  Married 
s Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 225. n. 30.  Blanch, one of the daughters to Roger de Mortimer Earl of March: and taking 
t Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 10. Rot. Fin. 16 Ed. 2. in cedul● m. 20.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in that Insurrection by him made in 15 Edw 2. was constrained to pay 
u Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 10. Rot. Fin. 16 Ed. 2. in cedul● m. 20.  Three hundred Marks fine for his Pardon. In 9 Edw. 3. this Peter was found 
x Esc. ut supra.  to be Forty years of age: and in 19 Edw. 3. being then a Banneret 
y Rot Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4. ; and residing 
z Rot Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  in Herefordshire, received Summons 
a Ibid.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms; and, to attend the King, upon the Feast-day of St. Laurence, into France. In 20 Edw. 3. he was again 
b Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  in those Wars of France: and, having been summoned 
c Claus. de iisd. Ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 22 and 23 Ed. 3. departed 
d Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 32.  this life 10th August 32 Edw. 3. being then seized 
e Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 32.  of the Manors of Dymmok, and Oxenhale, in Com. Glouc. Etone, Aspertone, and Strettone, in Com. Heref. Burnham, and Breene, in Com. Somerset. and Cheping- Lamburne, in Com. Berks: leaving john de Grandison, Bishop of Exeter, his Brother and Heir, sixty years of age.  
¶ ay now come to Otto, 
Otto.  the Brother of this Peter.  
In 1 Edw. 2. this Otto was sent 
f Rot. Rom. 1 & 2 E. 2. in cedul● m. 5.  Ambassador to the Pope. And in 12 Edw. 2. was 
g Rot. Scoc. 12 Ed. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland. Also, in 
h Rot. Vasc. 18 Ed. 2. m. 1.  those of Gascoine, in 18 Edw. 2. Moreover, in 12 Edw. 3. he was 
i Rot. Al●m. 12 Ed. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition, then made into Flander▪ And, in 16 Edw. 3. in 
k Rot. Franc. 16 Ed. ●. m. 20.  that into France, with Bartholomew de Burghersh. Also, in 19 Edw 3. again 
l Rot. Franc. 19 Ed. ●. m. 26.  in the Wars of France. 
* Islip. 148. a.  By his Testament, bearing date on Monday, next ensuing the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Nativity, An. 1358. (32 Edw. 3.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Collegiate-Church of St. Marry de Otary, in the Diocese of Exeter, in case his death should happen to be there: But, if at Chellesfeild, then in the Chapel of St. john at Chellesfeild; desiring and beseeching all his Friends, and his Executors; that, they would not permit any Armed Man, or Horse, to proceed before his Corpse, to his Funeral; nor any cover over it, of Cloth of Gold, or Flourished work; or his Arms thereupon; but only a white cloth, with a Red Cross. And for the charges thereof, allowed Twenty pounds Sterling, and ten Quarters of Wheat. To a Priest, to Celebrate Divine Service, in the Church at Chel●esfeld, for the space of three years, after his decease, he bequeathed Fifteen pounds. To Thomas his Son, all his Armour, Four Horses, Twelve Oxen, and Two hundred Ewe Sheep. And, to Elizabeth his Daughter, Six Dishes, Six Saucers, and four Cups of Silver: constituting Beatrice his Wife, and Theobald de Mountney, his Executors. And, having 
m Rot. Fin. 24 E. 3. m. 44.  Married Beatrix, the Daughter and co-heir to Nicholas Malmains, departed 
n Rot. Fin. 33 Ed. 3. m. 12.  this life in 33 Edw. 3. being then seized 
o Rot. Fin. 33 Ed. 3. m. 12.  of the Manors of Kemesyn, la Sele, and Chellesfeld; as also of certain Lands in Dertford, in Com. Cantii. of Forty six pounds six shillings yearly value; leaving Thomas 
p Rot. Fin. 33 Ed. 3. m. 12.  his Son and Heir, of full age; who, doing his Fealty, had Livery 
q Ibid.  of his Lands: and in 43 Edw. 3. accompanied 
r Frois. 157. b.  the Earls of Salisbury and Warwick, with those Forces, which the King at that time sent to Calais. In 49 Edw. 3. this Thomas was a Knight; 
s Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 6.  but died 
t Rot. Fin. 50 Ed. 3. m. 27.  without issue in 50 Edw. 3.   

Hacche.  
[27 Edw. 1.]  
IN 7 Edw. 1. Eustace de Hacche, being 
a Ex Rot. Vet. penès, D. & cap. Lich.  a menial servant to the King, shortly after obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 18. , for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Hacche, in Com. Wilts. as also, at Morton- Merhull, and Cestreton, in Com. War. And, in 22 Edw. 1. was made Governor 
c Rot. Vasc. 22 Edw. 1. m. 2.  of Portsmouth: in which year he accompanied 
d Pat. 22 E. 1. m. 10.  Edmund Earl of Lancaster, in that Expedition, then by him made, into Gascoine; where he continued 
e Rot. Vasc. 23 Ed. 1. m. 21.  the next ensuing year. And in 24 Edw. 1. received command 
f Claus. 24 E. 1. in dorso, m. 16. in cedul●.  to attend the King at Carlisle, on the Quind. of St. john Baptist's Nativity; thence to March into Scotland against Robert Brus, at that time assuming the Title of King of that Realm, where he continued 
g Rot. Vasc. 25 Ed. 1. m. 13.  till 25 Edw. 1.  
Moreover, in 26 Edw. 1. he was 
h Ex Vet. Rot. Penè's W. le Neve Clar.  in that memorable Battle at Fawkirk in Scotland. And in 
i Rot. Protect. 28 Ed. 1. m. 15.  28 and 29 
k Rot. Protect. 29 Ed. 1. m. 5.  and 31 
l Rot. Scoc. 31 Ed. 1. m. 2.  Edw. 1. served again in those Wars. In 27 Edw. 1 he was first 
m Claus. de iisd. Ann. in dorso.  summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm; and so continued 
n Claus. de iisd. Ann. in dorso.  till 33 Edw. 1. but departed 
o Rot. Fin. 34 Ed. 1. m. 3.  this Life in 34 Edw. 1. leaving julian his Daughter and heir, married 
p Rot. Fin. 34 Ed. 1. m. 3.  to john Hansard.  
After which, the next ensuing year, his Executors, by their humble Petition 
q Plac. Parl. p. 337.  to the King, craving allowance of those Debts, which were owing▪ for his Robes, Wages, and Horses lost in the Wars of Scotland, and Gascoine: Signifying, therewithal, that the said Eustace had bequeathed much in Legacies to the Holy-Land, and to his Servants; obtained a special Precept 
r Plac. Parl. p. 337.  to the Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, for satisfaction to be made unto them, of what should appear to be so due.   

Vavasour.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
OF this Family (which hath flourished for many Ages in Yorkshire) was Robert le Vavasour; 
Robert.  who, in 9 joh. paid a Fine 
a Rot. Fin. 9 Joh. m. 8. Rot. Pip. 9 Joh Ebo.  to the King of a Thousand and two hundred Marks, and two Palferies, that Maud his Daughter, Widow of Theobald Walter, might be Married to Fulke Fitz-Warine, an eminent Baron in those days. And in 11 joh. gave 
b Rot. Pip. 11 Joh. Ebor.  Three hundred Marks, and three Coursers, for the Marriage of julian, Daughter of Thomas de Multon. In 31 Hen. 3. this Robert le Vavasour was Sheriff 
c Rot. Pip. de iisdem. Ann Nott. Derb.  of the Counties of Nottingham, and Derby; and so continued 
d Rot. Pip. de iisdem. Ann Nott. Derb.  till 39 Hen. 3. having in 33 Hen. 3. had the custody 
e Pat. 33. H. 3. m. 6.  of the Honour of Peverell committed to his charge.  
To this Robert succeeded William le Vavasour; 
William.  which William, in 18 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
* Pat 18 E. 1. m. 11.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Heselwode, in Com. Ebor. and in 22 Edw. 1. was 
f Rot. Vas. 2. Ed. 1. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: Also, in 27 Edw. 1. in 
g Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 1. m. 17.  that into Scotland. So likewise in 
h 〈…〉  29 Edw. 1. and 
i 〈…〉  32 Edw. 1. But, all that I can farther say of him, is; that in 4 Ed. 2. he was again 
k 〈…〉  in Scotland; and that he gave 
l 〈…〉  his Mill at ●unsflete to the Monks of Sallay, (in Com. Ebor.) Maugre his Son ratifying 
m 〈…〉  the Grant: and lastly, that he had Summons 
n 〈…〉  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 Edw. 1. till 6 Edw. 2. inclusive.  
Contemporary with him, was also Walter le Vavasour; who in 34 Edw. 1. was 
o 〈…〉  in the Scotish-wars: and in 8 Edw. 2. received command 
p 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of our lady's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots: as also, that he had Summons 
q 〈…〉  to Parliament in 7 Edw. 2. but never after; nor any other of this Family.   

St. Amand.  
[28 Edw: 1.]  
IN 6 Hen. 3. Almaric de St. Amand 
Almari●.  obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 6 H 3. m. 8.  of two parts of the Manor of Liskaret, in Com. Cornub. for his support in the King's service: and, in 15 Hen 3. was 
b Rot. Fin. 15 H. 3 m. 2.  in that Expedition, then made into Wales; wherein he merited so well, that the King remitted 
c Claus. 15 H. 3. m. 1.  to him a Debt, due by Walter de Verdon, his Uncle (whose heir he was) which otherwise, he should have paid to the Exchequer by Ten Marks per annum: And, the same year, was joined in Commission 
d Pat. 15 H. 3. m. 2.  with john de marshal, for the custody of the Castles of Kilg●ran, Pembroke, and ●ym●ey, in Wales, part of the possessions of Richard Earl Marshal; then seized into the King's hands, by reason of an Insurrection, which he had made at that time.  
In 16 Hen. 3. this Almaric obtained a Grant 
e Rot. pip. 16 H. ●. Oxon.  of the Manor of Blorham, in Com. Oxon. And, in 17 Hen. 3. when 
f Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  Hubert de Burgh was kept prisoner at the Devises (in Com. Wilt.) where the Soldiers, being mutinous, disobeyed the commands of their Officers; he received command 
g Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  to go speedily thither; and let them know, that if they did persist thus refractory, the King himself would come, in Person, to them. In 18 Hen. 3. he was constituted Governor 
h Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 10 & m. 13.  of St. Briavils-Castle, in Com. Glouc. and Warden of the Forest of Dene: as also 
i Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 10 & m. 13.  Sheriff of Herefordshire, and Governor of Hereford-Castle: inwhich Shreivalty he continued 
k Rot. Pip. de iisdem. ann. Heref.  till 24 H. 3. inclusive. In the same 18th year he obtained the Wardship 
l Pat. 18 H. 3. m. 11.  of Asceline, the younger sister, and one of the coheirs to Robert de Aubeni, son of Robert de Aubeni (Baron of Caynho, in Com. Bedf.) to be a Wife for Ralph de St. Amand, his son and heir: whom the said Ralph, accordingly, married 
m Rot. Pip. 25 E. 1. Buck. Bedf.  And in 21 Hen. 3. was again constituted 
n Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 10.  Governor of Hereford-Castle: as also 
o Pat. 21 H. 3. m. 10.  of St. Briavells-Castle, and Warden of the Forest of Dene. Having also such high esteem at Court; that in 23 Hen. 3. upon the Christening of Prince Edward, by Otto the Pope's Legate, he then stood 
p M. Paris. in ann. 12●9.  one of his Godfathers at the Font.  
I come now to Ralph 
Ralph.  his Son and Heir. This Ralph, in 25 Hen. 3. paid 
q Rot. Pip. 25 H. ● Buck. Bedf.  Twenty five pounds for his Relief, for the moiety of the Lands of joan de Beauchamp, one other of the coheirs to the Barony of ●aynho: And died 
r Claus. 30. H. 3. m. 14.  in 30 Hen. 3. whereupon Paulyne Peyure (an active man in that age) for a thousand Marks, obtained the Wardship of Almaric, 
Almaric.  his Son and Heir, with the benefit of his Marriage. Which Almaric, in 37 Hen. 3. being still under age, was in Ward 
s Claus. 37 H. 3. m. 16.  to john de Grey. But, in 40 H. 3. making proof of 
t Claus. 40 H. 3. m. 14.  thereof, obtained the King's Precept 
u Claus. 40 H. 3. m. 14.  to the Sheriffs of Bedf. Buck. Der●●. Berks. Or●●. Wilts. Gloc. Leic. and North for Livery of his Lands: and in 41 H. 3. had command 
x Claus 41 H. 3. in dorso m. 6.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and two other Knights of his Retinue; and to be at B●●●tol on the Octaves of St. Peter, to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh,  
In 11 Edw. 1 this Almarick, in consideration 
y Rot. Fin. 11 Ed. 1. m. 24.  of the sum of eight hundred Marks, obtained the Wardship 
z Rot. Fin. 11 Ed. 1. m. 24.  of the heirs (with their Lands) of Robert de Kaynes deceased; and of the Forestership of the Forest of Braden, which he the said Robert held in Fee. Of which sum the King shortly after remitted 
a Claus. 12 Ed. 3. m. 3.  Two hundred Marks. And the next ensuing year, holding 
b Rot. Pip. 12 E. 1. Buck. Bedf , by inheritance, from his Grandmother, the moiety and the whole patrimony of joan de Albini, third daughter and coheir to Robert de Albini (or Aubeni) Baron of Caynho; he paid 
c Rot. Pip. 12 E. 1. Buck. Bedf  to the King, Twenty five Marks, for his part of the Relief, then due for the same. And departed 
d Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 20.  this life in 14 Edw. 1. being then seized 
e Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 20.  of the Manor of Crendon, in Com. Buck. with the Advowson of the Church: as also of the Manor of Sarney, in Com. Gloc. Melebro●, with certain Lands in 〈◊〉, in Com. Bedf. UUedihay, and Hildesle, in Com. Berks. Bloxham, in Com. Oxon. Nether-Havene, in Com. Wilts. and Ippelpenne, in Com. Devon. leaving Guy 
f Esc. 14 E. 1. n. 20.  his son and heir 17 years of age.  
Which Guy. 
Guy.  died 
g 〈…〉  soon after, without issue: leaving Almaric 
h 〈…〉  his brother, his next ●heir, then in minority: as also Lucia his Wife surviving, 
i 〈…〉  who, in 15 Edw. 1. obtained the King's Precept 
k 〈…〉  to his Eschaetor South of Trent, to assign unto her Lands of One hundred pounds per annum value, for her support, until her Dowry could be set forth, which in 18 Edw. 1. was performed; the Manor of Cotes, with the third part of the Manors of Cerney, Wamberge, Nether-havene, Ippelpenne, Catton, UUidehaye, and Melebroke, being then allotted 
l Claus. 18 E. 1. m. 15.  for the same. But I return to Almarick brother and heir of Guy.  
This Almarick, 
Almaric.  in 16 Edw. 1. obtained an Assignation 
m Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 8.  of Ten pounds per annum for his maintenance, until he should accomplish his full age. And, the next ensuing year, for proof of his age, produced testimony 
n Esc. 17 E. 1. , that he was born in Mid-Lent, 13 Edw. 1. it being the same year, that the Tournament was at Bedford.  
Being thus out of Wardship; in 22 Edw. 1. he went 
o 〈…〉  into Gascoine on the King's Service. Whereupon his Wife had the Manor-house of Lutgareshull, with sufficient Fuel for her use, appointed 
p Ibid.  for residence of herself, and family, until his return: and, in 25 Edw 1. was in another expedition than made thither. In 28 Edw. 1. he was 
q 〈…〉  also in the Scotish-Wars. So likewise in 
r 〈…〉  31 Edw. 1. And, having been Governor 
s Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 1. m. 24.  of Bordeaux, in 33 Edw. 1. received command 
t Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 1. m. 24. , to bring in, all the Accounts of the issues, and revenues of that place, during the time he had that trust. In 34 Edw. 1. he was again 
u Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Wars of Scotland. And, having been summoned 
x Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. till 4 Edw. 2. departed 
y Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 39  this life, before the end of that year, without issue; being then seized 
z Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 39  of the Manors of Widhay, and Ildesle, in Com. Berks. Catton, upon Trent, in Com. Derb. Mulbroke, and Cotes, in Com. Bedf. Beckley and Grendon, with the Advouson of the Church of Grendon, in Com. Buck. Ippelpenne, in Com. Devon. and South-Cerneye, in Com. Glouc. leaving john de St. Amand, 
john.  his brother 
a Esc. 4 E. 2. n. 39  and heir, Thirty two years of age: Marry his Wife, then surviving; who had for her Dowry, an Assignation 
† Claus. 4 E. 2. ●. 21.  of the Manors of Cotes, in Com. Bedf. Catton, in Com. Derb. Brendon, in Com. Buck. and Wamberge, in Com. Wiltes.  
Which john, was then a Professor in the Civil, or Canon-Law, as I guess; being called 
b Rot. Fin. 4 Ed. 2. m. 11.  Magister Iohannes de Sancto Amando; and, doing his Fealty, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 4 Ed. 2. m. 11.  of his Lands▪ In 8 Edw. 2. this john received command 
d Rot. Sc●c. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our lady's Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And, in 11 Edw. 2. obtained Licence 
e Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 82.  for a Market every week upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Ipplepenne, in Com. Devon. as also for two Fairs, yearly; the one, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle: the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of St. john Baptist. Likewise 
f Cart. 11 E. 2. n. 82. , for a Market every week upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Wydenay, in Com. Berks, and a Fair there, yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin: with Free-warren 
g Ibid.  in all his Demesn-lands at Ipplepenne before-specified.  
And, having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso. , to Parliament, from 6 until 19 Edw. 2. inclusive, departed 
i Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 23.  this life shortly after; leaving Almaric 
Almarick.  his son and heir: who, in 9 Edw. 2 making proof 
k Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 23.  of his age, had Livery 
l Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 23.  of his Lands: and, the same year, was 
m Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 30.  in the Wars of Stotland. So likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m. 23.  12 Edw. 3. And in 
o Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 24.  16 Edw. 3. in that great Expedition then made into France: as also in 
p Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  that of 20 E. 3. And, in 21 Edw. 3. having been retained 
q Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 20.  to serve the King in all those Wars; in consideration thereof, he obtained a Grant 
r Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  of Two hundred pounds per annum, to be paid out of the Exchequer.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was again 
s Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Scotish-Wars. Likewise, the same year in 
t Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m 7.  those of France. And, in 31 Edw. 3. being made 
u Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  Justice of Ireland, had Forty Men at Arms, and One hundred Archers on horseback, assigned 
x Claus. 31 E. 3. m. 9  to attend him there; over and above the number of those Men at Arms, which belong to that great Office. But, the next ensuing year, he was employed again 
y Rot. Franc. 32 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
z Rot. Franc. 42 E. 3. m. 4.  42 E. 3. And, in 47 Edw. 3. was made 
* Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 18.  Steward of the Forest of Rockingham, and Governor of the Castle. And, having been summoned 
a Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 44 Edw. 3. till 5 Rich. 2. died the same year, as it seems: for than had Almaric, 
Almaric.  his son and heir, Livery 
b Rot. Fin. 5. R. 2. m. 21.  of his Lands, doing his Homage.  
After which, scilicet, in 8 Rich. 2. he was by Indenture 
c Ex autogr. penès cler. pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars of Scotland, and in 1 H. 4. made 
d Ex co●● MS. penès custod. magnae Garderobae.  one of the Knights of the Bath, at the solemn Coronation of that King. In which year, by his Testament, 
e March f. 15. b.  bearing date, upon St. George's day, he bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Choir of the Friers-Preachers at Oxford, near to the Grave of Ida, his first Wife. And having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 6 R. 2. until 3 H. 4. inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 40.  this life upon Thursday next after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, (scil. 13 junii) 4 H. 4. being then seized 
h Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 40.  of the Manor of Ippelpenne, in Com. Devon. Catton upon Trent, in Com. Derb. Netherhaven and Hakeleston, in Com. Wiltes. Bastelden, Widhay, Ildesle, St. Elenes, juxta Abington, and Eton juxta Co. ... in Com. Berks. South-Cerneye, and Cernewyke, in Com. Glouc. Alcrinton, Pudlicote, Childeston; Bloxham, with the Hundred, and the third part of the Manor of Adderbury, in Com. Oxon. Grendon, in Com. Buck. Herlingdon, Cotes, Milbroke, Houghton, Ampthull, and grange, in Com. Bedf. leaving 
i Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 40.  Gerard Braybroke, Son of Alianore, his only Daughter, by Ida his first Wife, and Ida his other Daughter, by Alianore his Second Wife, his next Heirs, the same Gerard and Ida, being each of them at that time, of the age of ten years.  
Which Ida afterwards became the Wife 
k Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 6.  of Thomas West, and in 7 H. 4. making proof of her age, 〈◊〉 Livery 
l Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 6.  of her purparty of the Lands of her Inheritance. The like Livery 
m Rot. Fin. 4. H. 5. m. 5.  had Gerard Braybroke, in 4 H. 5. of the other purparty, his Homage being respited. Alianore, the Second Wife of the said Almaric, still surviving, who by her Testament 
n Chichley Vol. 1. 392. b.  bearing date 15. Maii An. 1426. (4 H. 6.) bequeathed her Body to be Buried in the Choir of the Friar's Preachers in Oxford, before the High Altar, near to the Grave of her said Husband. She likewise bequeathed to the Priests and Children of New-College, in Oxford, forty shillings to pray for her Soul. Also to the Fabric of the Church of Oselbury, in the Diocese of Winchester, twenty shilling to pray for the Soul of Sir Thomas Wodelock Knight, her late Husband; and for the Souls of her Sons and Daughters there Buried: and departed 
o Esc. 4 H. 6. n. 17.  this Life, upon Friday in Whitsunweek, 4 H. 6. being then seized 
p Esc. 4 H. 6. n. 17.  of the Manor of Cotes, and third part of the Manor of Hertingdon, in Com. Bedf. leaving 
q Esc. 4 H. 6. n. 17.  Elizabeth, the Wife of William Beauchamp, Maud the Wife of john Babington, and Alianore Braybroke, her Cousins and Heirs; viz. Daughters of Gerard Braybroke, Son of her the said Alianore Daughter to the before specified Almaric de St. Amand, and Ida his first Wife: the said Elizabeth being at that time Sixteen years of age, and Maud Fifteen.  
Which William Beauchamp, was Son to Walter Beauchamp, of Powyk, Treasurer of the Household to King Henry the Fifth; and he a younger Son to john Lord Beauchamp of Powyk, and Alcester, (as in my discourse of that Family, is showed.) And had shortly after, the Title of Lord St. Amand; being summoned 
r Claus. 27 H. 6. in dorso.  to Parliament in 27 H. 6. and afterwards, by the name of William Beauchamp de St. Amand Chivalier.   

Ties.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN the time of King Henry 
Henry.  the Third, Henry le Ties, held 
a Testa de Nevil. Ox.  Shireburne, in Com. Oxon, by the Grant of Richard Earl of Cornwall; which was 
b Testa de Nevil. Ox.  part of the Barony of Robert de Druis. And in 28 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 28 E. 1. n. ●3.  from the King, for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Mosehole, in Com. Cornub. and a Fair every year, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle. As also for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands, at Allerton, in the same County, Shireburne, in Com. Oxon. and Hordewell, in Com. Berks. But in 1 E. 2. departed this Life; whereupon Henry, his Son and Heir, doing 
d Rot. Fin. 1 ●. 2 m. 11.  his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 1 ●. 2 m. 11.  of his Lands.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 2 E. 2. was in 
f Rot. Scoc. 2 ●. 2 m. 14.  that expedition then made into Scotland: so likewise in 
g Rot. Scoc. 4 2 m. 13.  4. and 
h Rot. Scoc. 7 ●. 2 m 1  7 E. 2. had Summons 
i Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of our Lady's Nativity, well furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Scots. In 13. E. 2. he was again 
k Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2 m. 4.  in the Scottish Wars. And having been summoned 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 E. 1. till 14 E. 2 the next ensuing year, took 
m Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in his Insurrection then made: but miscarrying in that Enterprise, suffered Death 
n T. Wals. p. 95.  for it, at London, as others of their Confederates did, in several places, being then seized 
o Claus 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of the Manors of Chylton, in Com. ... Alwerton, and Sywornell, in Com. Cornub leaving Alice his Sister and Heir, than the Wife 
p Claus 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of Warine de L'isle, of full age.  
¶ Contemporary with this Henry, was Walter le Teyes, 
Walter.  who, in 25 E. 1. obtained a Grant 
q Cart. 25 E. 1. n. 11.  from the King, to himself an Isabella his Wife, of the Manor of Caysho; the ninth part of the Manors of Wotton, and Broudham, and the third part of the Advouson of the Church of Hoghton, in Com. Bedf. As also of certain Lands in the Counties of Huntingdon, and Northampton. ●●kewise of the Manors of Steingrene, harryngton, West-Hall, Kellfeild, Waterno●me, and North-cave, with divers Lands at Steinton, in Com. Ebor. Water-Beltham, in Com. Essex; and certain Rents in Lincelade, in Com. Buck. with remainder to the Heirs of the said Isabell.  
In 27 E. 1. this Walter was 
r Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 1. m. 17.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
s Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 8.  28, 31 
t Rot. Scoc. ●●. E. 1. m. 3.  E. 1. and 
u Rot. Protect. ●4 E. 1. m. 12.  34 E. 1. In 11 E. 2. with Robert de Hasting, he was constituted 
x Rot. Scoc. 11. E. 2. m. 16.  joint Governor of the City of York: and died 
y Es. 18 E. 2. n. 70.  in 18 E. 2. without Issue, being then seized 
z Es. 18 E. 2. n. 70.  of the Manor of Raysho; with certain Lands in Wotton, Bromham, Lynchelade, and Hoghton- Conquest, in Com. Bedf. jointly with Isabel de Steingrene, his Wife, leaving Margaret 
a Es. 18 E. 2. n. 70.  the Daughter of Roger le Teys, his Brother, his next Heir, at that time twenty six years of age.   

Dacre of the North.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 20 H. 3. William de Dacre, 
William.  of Dacre, in Com. Cumbr. executed 
a Rot. pip. 20 H. 3. Cumb.  the Sheriff's Office, for the same County, (with john de More) for the last half of that year. He likewise held 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Cumb.  that office, as substitute, from 21 H. 3. unto 24 inclusive, and from that time to 
c Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Cumb.  the end of the first half of the 32 year of that King's Reign, by himself. In which year he was constituted 
d Pat. 32. H. 3. m. 6.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castles at Scardeburgh, and Pikering. So likewise in 
e Rot. Pip. 33 H. 3. Ebor.  33 H. 3. as also 
f Rot. Pip. 34 H. 3. Ebor.  for the first half of the 34th. And in 52 H. 3. being again 
g Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 19  Sheriff of Cumberland, and Governor of the Castle at Carlisle, died the same year.  
To whom succeeded Ranulph de Dacre, 
Ranulph.  his Son and Heir, who standing firm to the King, against the Rebellious Barons of that time, received Command, 
h Rot. 〈◊〉. 48 H. 3. m. 4.  in 48 H. 3. to make seizure of the Manor of Shirewiz, into the King's hands; it being part of the possessions of Robert Fitz-Walter, one of those Barons. And in 52 H. 3. executed 
i Pat. 52 H. 3. m. 1.  the Sheriff's office for C●mverland; and was Governor of the Castle at Carlusle, as substitute to William his Father. But upon his Father's Death, (which happened 
k Rot. Pip. 53 H 3. Cumb. ●.  that year) was himself constituted 
l Rot. Pip. 53 H 3. Cumb. ●.  Sheriff of that County. So likewise in 
m Rot. Pip. 55 H. 3. Cumbr.  54 H 3.  
In 6 E. 1. this Ranulph obtained the King's Licence, 
n Cart. 6 E. 1. n. 22.  to himself and his Heirs; as also to Thomas de Musgave and his Heirs, for a Market upon the Tuesday every week, at Overton, in Com. Westmorl. And likewise for a Fair there, yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and morrow of the Apostles, Simon and jude, and in 7 E. 1. being constituted 
o 〈…〉  Sheriff of Yorkshire, continued in that trust, until 
p 〈…〉  the end of the third quarter of the eighth year. In 13 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
q 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his demesn-Lands at Hecley, in Com. Linc. and departed 
r 〈…〉  this life in 14 E. 1. being then seized 
s 〈…〉  of the Manors of Dacre, So●eby, and Thatwyt; as also of the Land of New-Bigging, in Com. Cumbr. He likewise died seized 
t 〈…〉  of two Scale in Mosedale, within Allerdale, held of the Lady Alice de Luci; paying one Mark yearly for the same to her. Which Mark she did assign 
u 〈…〉  unto him, in Frankmarriage with joan her Daughter. He likewise held Grenerig in Caldebek, by the Grant 
x Ibid.  of the same Alice de Luci, in Frankmarriage with the said joan; as also jointly 
y Ibid.  with her, the Manors of Rellet, and ●e●ham, in Com. Lanc. leaving 
z Ibid.  William 
William.  his Son and Heir, Twenty years of age, at the Feast of St. Gregory the Pope, in that year.  
Which William took to Wife 
a 〈…〉  joan, the Heir of Benedict Gernet.  
And in 32 E. 1. was 
b 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, in which year he obtained a Charter 
e 〈…〉  for Free-Warren in all his demesn-Lands at Dacre in Com. Cumbr. and Halton, in Com. Lanc. and in 1. E. 2. procured Licence 
d Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  to make a Castle of his House at Dunwalloght, in Com. Cumbr. on the Marches of Scotland. In 4 E. 2. he was again 
e Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2 m. 5.  in the Scotish Wars; and in 10 E. 2. joined in Commission 
f Rot. Scoc. 10. E. 2. m. 6.  with Anthony Lord Lucy, for Guarding the Counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, against the Scots. And having been summoned 
g Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 28 E. 1. until 12 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
h Rot. Fin. 12. E. 2. m. 14.  this life in the same 12th year, joan his Wife then surviving; who had, for her Dowry, an assignation 
i Rot. Fin. 12 E. 2. m. 8.  of the Manors of Halton, Fishwyke, and Eccleston, in Leylandshire, in Com. Lanc. leaving Ranulph de Dacre, 
Ranulph.  his Son and Heir; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 12 E. 2. ut supra.  of his Lands: and in 18 E. 2. upon the death of joan his Mother, performing his Fealty, had also Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 18 E. 2. m. 13.  of those Lands, which had been so held by her in Dower.  
After which, (before the end of that year) he was in that Expedition 
m Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  then made into Gascoigne: And in 4 E 3. made Sheriff 
n Rot Fin. 4 E. 3 m. 13.  of Cumberland, and Governor 
o Ibid. m. 10.  of Carlisle. Moreover, in 8 E. 3. he obtained Livery 
p Rot. Scoc. ● E. 3. m. 7.  of all those Castles and Manors in Anandale (within the Realm of Scotland) part of the possessions of Roger de Kyrk-Patric, and Humphrey de Boys, which had been given to him by Edward King of Scotland. In which year he was joined in Commission 
q Ibid. m. 10.  with Robert de Clifford, for the defence of the Town and Marches of Carlisle; as also to arm and array so many Men at Arms, Hoblers and Foot Soldiers, as should be needful for that Service: and in 9 E. 3. obtained Licence 
r Pat 9 E. 3. p. 2 m. 18.  to make a Castle of his House at Naworth, in Com. Cumbr.  
In 11 E. 3. he had an assignation 
s Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 34.  of such wages, as was then due to himself, and his Men at Arms, for their Service in Scotland. And having Married 
t Esc. 3 E. 3. n. 21.  Margaret, the Daughter and Heir to Thomas de Multon, Son of Thomas de Multon of Gillesland, left Issue 
u Claus. 36 E. 3. m. 33.  four Sons; William, Peter, Thomas, and Ranulph, and died 
x Esc. 13. E. 3. n. 35.  in 13 E. 3. being then seized 
y Esc. 13. E. 3. n. 35.  of the Manors of Irthyngton, and Burgh upon the Sands Kirk-Oswald,, with the Advouson of the Church; likewise of the Town of Dacre, with the Hamlets of Mosedale, ●hakethwait, Souleby, and New Bigging, Members of the Manor of Dacre: also of the Advouson of the Priory of Lanercost, and the Manor of Baton, in Com. Westmorl. William his Son and Heir, being 
z Esc. 13. E. 3. n. 35.  then Twenty years of age.  
Which William, 
William.  in 21 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
a Rot. Scoc. 2● E. 3. m. 16.  with Thomas Lord Lucy, to Treat with the people of Scotland, and to receive such into the King's Protection, as should approve themselves Loyal to him: and the same year, being in the Wars of Scotland, was of the Retinue 
b Ibid. m. 7.  with Ralph Lord Nevil. In 28 E. 3. he was constituted 
c Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners to Treat with the Scots, touching the enlargement of Edward Brus (King of Scotland,) than Prisoner in England; and in 29 E. 3. was 
d Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 11.  in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
e Rot. Franc. 33. E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  33 E. 3. And departed 
f Esc 35 E. 3. p. 1. n. 63.  this life, upon Sunday next ensuing the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, without Issue; being then seized 
g Esc 35 E. 3. p. 1. n. 63.  of the Manor of Holbeche, in Com. Linc. two parts of the Manor of Dacre, in Com. Cumbr. as also of the Manors of Fyshwyke, Halton, and Eccleston, in Com. Lanc. and 
h Rot Fin 35. E. 3 m. 11.  of the Manor of Nether-traling, within the Sherifdome of Rokesburgh, in Scotland; leaving Ranulph de Dacre his Brother, 
i Esc. ut supra.  than Rector of the Church of Prestecotes, his next Heir, 
k Esc. ut supra.  at that time Forty years of age; who doing his Homage, had 
l Rot. Fin. 35 E. 3. m. 1●.  Livery of his Lands. Margaret the Mother of the before specified William, being 
m Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 62.  then alive; but died 
n Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 62.  the same year, upon Friday, next after the Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin; being seized 
o Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 62.  of the Manor of Holbeche, in Com. Linc. Eccleston, in Com. Lanc. B●rton, Aldelathes, Hoffe, and Moiety of the Town of Overton, in Com. Westmorl. As also of the Castle of Naworth, and Manors of Irthington, Brampton, Burgh upon the Sands, Kirk-Oswald, Laysingby, with the Hamlets of Brakanhill, Echesbye, Milverton, and Northwode, in Com. Cumbr. the before specified Ranulph de Dacre, Rector of the Church of Prestecotes, being then found to be her Son and next Heir.  
Which Ranulph, 
Ranulph.  in 39 E. 3. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 39 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, and in 45 E. 3. constituted 
q Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners, for guarding of the West-Marches. And having been summoned 
* Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, till 47 E. 3. departed 
r Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 39  this life, upon Friday next after the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, in 49 E. 3. being then seized 
s Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 39  of the Manors of Halton, Fishwike, Quekelette, and Moiety of the Manor of Eccleston, in Com. Lanc. Irthington, Brampton, Kirk-Oswald, Laysingby, Burgh upon the Sands, Dacre, Farnham, and Irthingrode, in Com. Cumbr. leaving Hugh his Brother 
t Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 39  and Heir Forty years of age.  
Which Hugh 
Hugh.  in 43 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into France, and of the Retinue 
u Rot. Franc. 43 E 3. m. 17.  with john Duke of Lancaster, and in 45 E. 3. (being 
x Claus. 45 E. 3. in dorso m. 10.  then a Knight) having done wrong 
y Claus. 45 E. 3. in dorso m. 10.  to the Earl Douglas (of Scotland,) contrary to the Articles of Truce betwixt both Realms, to the damage of an hundred pound, which Sum Henry Lord Perci thereupon paid to the said Earl; Command 
y Claus. 45 E. 3. in dorso m. 10.  was given to the Sheriffs of London, to apprehend him, and to put him in Prison, until he should make payment thereof to the Lord Perci.  
In 45 E. 3. he was again in Commission 
z Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 2.  for guarding the West-Marches, and in 
a Rot. Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 21.  An. 46 E. 3. in the Wars of France. Likewise in 
b Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3 m. 26.  that Expedition into Flanders, in 47 E. 3.  
In Three, 
c Rot. Scoc. 3. R. 2. m. 3.  Four, 
d Rot. Scoc. 5 R. 2. m. 2. , and 
e Rot. Scoc. 5 R. 2. m. 2.  Five R. 2. he was again constituted one of the Commissioners for guarding of the West-Marches; and having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 50 E. 3. until 5 R, 2. inclusive, departed 
g Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 30.  this life, upon Thursday, preceding Christmas-day, in 7 R. 2. being then seized 
h Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 30.  of the Manor of Overton, in Com. Westmor. as also of the Castle of Naworth, and Manors of Irthyngton, Kirk-Oswald, Laysingby, Burgh upon the Sands, Dacre, and Ferntham, in Com. Cumbr, leaveing William 
i Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 30.  his Son and Heir Twenty six years of age.  
Which William 
William.  had thereupon Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 7. R. 2. m. 12.  of his Lands; his Homage being respited, in regard he was at that time in the King's Service at Scotland. In 11 R. 2. this William was 
l Rot. Scoc. R 2. m. 11.  in the Garrison of Barwick, with young Henry Perci, than Governor thereof▪ and having been summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 7 R. 2. till 22 R. 2. departed 
n Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 18.  this life 20 julii, the same year, leaving Thomas 
o Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 18.  his Son and Heir Twelve years old, who making proof of his age, in 10 H. 4. had Livery 
p Claus. 10 H. 4. m. 28.  of his Lands.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 4 H. 5. was by Indendenture 
q Ex autog. pènes' ●●er. Pell.  retained to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, for one quarter of an year, with Thirty Men at Arms, and Sixty Archers: And in 8 H. 5. constituted 
r Pat. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. ●●  chief Forester of the Forest of Inglewode, in Com. Cumbr. In 2 H 6 he was 
s Rot. ●coc. 2 H 6. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners, appointed to Treat with james the first, than King of Scotland, for a lasting Peace betwixt both Realms: And in 11 H. 6. was again 
t Rot. Scoc. 11 H. ●. m. 1.  in Commission to Treat with the Scors at Hardenstank, touching Satisfaction for such injuries as had been done to the English by some of that Nation. In 13 H. 6. he had an eminent Command 
u Rot. Scoc. 13 H. m. 6.  in that Army raised in the Northern Counties, for defence of the Garrison at Barwick, then in danger to be assaulted by the Scots. And in 30 H. 6. was appointed 
x Rot. Scoc. 30 H. 6. m. 1.  one of the Commissinoers to Treat with james Earl Douglas, upon certain Articles, which had been signed by him. And having been summoned 
y Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 14 H. 4. until 33 H. 6. departed 
z Esc. 37 H. 6. n 33.  this Life upon the Fifteenth of jan. 36 H. 6. Whereupon Ranulph his second Son, was found 
a Esc. 37 H. 6. n 33.  to be his next Heir Male, and at that time 26 years of age; Thomas the Eldest being 
b Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  dead in his life time; which Thomas by ... his Wife, Daughter 
* Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 415. b. n. 40.  of Richard Bowes Esq left Issue 
c Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  joan, his sole Daughter and Heir, then Married 
d Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  to Sir Richard Fenys Knight. Whereupon the King by his Letters 
e Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  Patents, bearing date the Seventh day of November, declared the same Richard Fenys, to be Lord Dacre, and one of the Barons of this Realm; as also that he should enjoy all pre-eminence belonging to that degree. Of which Sir Richard Fenys, and his Posterity, having spoke at large in my discourse of that Family, I return to Ranulph, commonly called Lord Dacre of the North.  
This Ranulph 
Ranulph.  firmly adhering 
f Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  to King Henry the Sixth, against those of the House of York, then in Arms, and foiled in the Battle of Wakefeild, in 38 H. 6. in consideration of his eminent services in that War, obtained a Grant 
g Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  of Forty pounds per annum to be paid out of the Revenues of the Manor of Plumpton, then in the King's hands, by the attainder of Richard Earl of Salisbury, Slain in that Battle. And had Summons 
h Claus. 38 H. 6. in dorso.  to Parliament in that 38th year. But the Scene soon changing, by that absolute and signal Victory obtained by King Edward the Fourth at Towton-Field, in which Battle this Ranulph lost 
i Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 17  his life (and had 
k Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 17  Burial in Saxton-Church-yard, with a mean Tomb over his Grave) he was by Act of Parliament began at Westminster 4 Nou. 1. E. 4. attainted: 
l Esc. 6. E. 4. n. 50.  and all his possessions forfeited to the Crown; viz. 
m Esc. 6. E. 4. n. 50.  the Manor of Barton, and Moiety of the Manor of Hoffe, in Com. Westmorl. as also of the Castle of Naworth, with the Manors of Irthington, Dacre, Kirke-Oswald, Farlam, Blakenwayt, Lasyngby, Brampton, Burgh. upon the Sands, Aykton, Roclyffe, Glasenby, Blockhall, and Castel-Caryot, in Com. Cumbr. And the Manors of Halton, Fyshwike, Eccleston, and Over-Kellet, in Com. Lanc.  
To whom succeeded Humphrey, 
Humphrey.  his Brother; who deported himself so obsequiously to the House of York, that amongst other Lords, he marched 
n Stow's Ann.  into the North, with King Edward, in the second year of his Reign: at 
o Stow's Ann.  which time the Castles of Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and the rest in Northumberland, till then held by the Lancastrians, were Besieged, and taken. And in 4 E. 4. attending 
p Ibid Holinsh. p. 6●9. b. n. 5●.  the Lady Margaret, the King's Sister, (whose Chamberlain he was) when she went from London, to Marry with Charles Duke of Burgundy; landed 
q Ibid Holinsh. p. 6●9. b. n. 5●.  with her at Sluse in Flanders. For which, and other his good services, in 9 E. 4 the King conferred 
r Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 2. m. 13.  upon him, the Office of Master-Forester of the Forest of Inglewode, in Com. Cumbr. to hold during life.  
In 11 E. 4. this Humphrey Lord Dacre, was one of the Lords, who, in the Parliament Chamber, swore 
s Claus. 11. E. 4. in dorso m 1.  to be faithful to Prince Edward, eldest Son to King Edward the Fourth. And in 12 E. 4. was appointed 
t Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 4. m. 19  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with others, from james the Third, King of Scotland, upon sundry grievances, and injuries done by the Subjects of that Realm, to the English. Being also at that time Governor 
u Autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  of the Castle of Carlisie, he had pay 
x Autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  for Sixty Soldiers for two Months: and in 13 E. 4. was 
y Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 4. m. 15.  one of the Commissioners (with Henry Earl of Northumberland and others) appointed to meet with the like Commissioners from Scotland, to Treat upon the former greivances. In 2 R. 3. he was constituted Warden 
z 〈…〉  of the Marches. And having been summoned 
a 〈…〉  to Parliament, in 22 E. 4. and 1 R. 3. departed 
* 〈…〉  this life in 1 H. 7.  
To whom succeeded in his Lands and Honour, Sir Thomas Dacre Knight, his Son and Heir, who in 9 H. 7. accompanied 
* 〈…〉  Thomas Earl of Surrey, with the rest of the Northern-Barons, for ●●ising the Siege of Norham-Castle, then laid 〈…〉 by the Scots. This Thomas Married 
b 〈…〉  Elizabeth, the Cousin and Heir to Ralph Lord Gr●ystok●, (viz. 
c 〈…〉  Daughter of Robert, Son to the said Ralph. Whereupon, in 22 H. 7. he had a special Livery 
d 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance, and in 1 H. 8. was constituted Warden 
e 〈…〉  of the Marches. In 4 H. 8. he commanded 
f 〈…〉  a body of Horse, which was appointed as a Reserve, in that Memorable Battle of Floddon; (wherein King james the Fourth of Scotland, lost his life) at which time, coming in seasonably with those Troops, he did 
g 〈…〉  great Service, in order to that memorable Victory, then obtained by the Earl of Surrey, General of the English.  
In An. 1522. (14 H. 8.) being still Warden 
h Ibid. p. 134.  of the West-Marches, he was sent 
i Ibid. p. 134.  into Scotland, with about five hundred Men, to proclaim that the Scots should come in to the King's peace, by the first of March, at their peril. After which, he made certain Inroads 
k Ibid.  into that Realm, and burnt 
l Ibid.  down divers Villages; but at length, through the intercession of Queen Margaret, he 
m Ibid.  was the person, who had that Conference with the Duke of Albany, which produced a Truce. And in 15 H. 8. upon that Invasion of Scotland, made by the Earl of Surrey (than General of the English) he won 
* Holin●sh p. 881 b.  the Castle of Fern●hurst.  
This Lord Dacres, upon 
n 〈…〉  the old Ruins at Drumbuygh (situate near the mid-way-between Boulness, and Burgh upon the Sands) in Com. Cumbr. built 
o 〈…〉  up a little Castle, for the defence of the Country; for the Structure whereof, he took 
p 〈…〉  Stones out of the Pictswall, which is near unto it. And having been summoned 
q Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 H. 8. till his death, departed 
r Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 9●8. ●.  this life 24 Oct. An. 1525. (17 H. 8.) being 
s Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 9●8. ●.  still Warden of the Marches, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
Leaving Issue 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons, William his eldest Son and Successor, and Humphrey, and three Daughters; Marry Married 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Francis Earl of Srewsbury, Margaret to 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton, and jane. Which William, 
William.  in 17 H. 8. by the Title 
y Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  of William Lord Dacre of Gillestand, and Greystoke, as also Son and Heir to Elizabeth, late Wife of the said Thomas, Cousin and Heir to Ralph Lord Greystoke, had special Livery 
z Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  of all the Lands of his Inheritance. An in 22 H. 8. was one of the Lords, who subscribed 
a Hist. of H. 8. ut supra p. 306.  that Letter sent to Pope Clement the Seventh; intimating, that in case he did not comply with King H. 8. in that case of his Divorce from Queen Katherine of Spain, his Supremacy in this Realm was not like to be long allowed.  
In 25 H. 8. upon that difference betwixt this William and the Lord Morley, in point of Precedence; it was, by judgement 
b Journal of Parl. de eodem anno.  of the House of Lords, determined, that the Lord Morley should ●it next above him. And in 26 H. 8. being accused 
c Hist. of H. 8. ut supra p. 379.  of Treason, by Sir Ralph Fenwyke Knight, and one Musgrave, for which he had his Trial 
d Hist. of H. 8. ut supra p. 379.  at Westminster, 9 julii, he was acquitted 
e Hist. of H. 8. ut supra p. 379.  by his Peers, by reason that the Witnesses were Scotchmen of mean condition, who were thought to be suborned, and to speak maliciously against him, in regard of his severity towards them, as Warden of the Marches.  
In 28 H. 8. being solicited 
f Ib. p. 412.  to join with Robert Ask, and his adherents, in that Insurrection, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, (occasioned by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries) he refused. 
g Ib. p. 412.  And in 3 Edw. 6. was again made 
h Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 6.  Warden of the West Marches, and Governor of Carlisle. So likewise in 
i Pat. 1. M. p. 5.  1 Mariae. And in 1 Eliz. made 
k Pat. 1. Eliz. p. 4.  Captain of the Castle at Carlisle. In 2 Eliz. he was joined 
l Ann. Eliz. pe● Camd.  with the Earl of Northumberland and others, to Treat with the Earl of Morton, and certain Commissioners from Scotland, touching a Peace betwixt both Realms; which was thereupon concluded. And having Married 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth, fifth Daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury, departed 
* Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 132. b. n. 20.  this life in 6 Eliz. leaving Issue 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  three Sons, viz. Thomas his Son and Heir, Leonard and Francis. And five Daughters, viz. 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Magdalen, Wife of Anthony Browne, Viscount Montacute, Anne Wedded to Henry Earl of Cumberland, Eleanor to Henry jernegan, Esq Mary to Alexander Culpeper Esq and Dorothy, 
p Ex script. Tho nuper D. Windsor.  to Sir Thomas Windsor Kt. Son and Heir to William Lord Windsor.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  Lord Dacre succeeding his Father, took to Wife 
q Ex script. D. Fleming de Ridale arm.  Elizabeth, the second Daughter of Sir james Leiburne of Cunswike, in Com. ... Kt. (afterwards 
r Ex script. D. Fleming de Ridale arm.  Married to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, and died 
* Monast. Angl ut supra n. 30.  in 8 Eliz. leaving Issue George, 
George.  who, upon the Seventeenth day of May, in An. 1569 (11 Eliz.) being 
s Vol. 2 918. a. n. 10.  at Thetford, in Com. Norff. (as Ward 
t Monast. Angl Vol. 2 918. a. n. 10.  to Thomas Duke of Norfolk) was unhapily killed 
u Monast. Angl Vol. 2 918. a. n. 10.  by the fall of a Wooden Horse, whereupon he practised to leap: so that his three Sisters, became his Heirs, all of them afterwards Married 
x Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  to the three Sons of the same Duke, viz. Anne to Philip Earl of Arundel; Mary to Thomas Lord Howard of Walden (afterwards Earl of Suffolk) and Elizabeth to the Lord William Howard a younger son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, amongst whom that great Inheritance was shared.  
Which gave such discontent to Leonard Dacres, the next heirmale of this Family (viz. second son to the last mentioned William Lord Dacres) that 
y Annal E. liz. per Camb. , seeing he could not by course of Law make out any good Title thereto, he privily confederated 
z Annal E. liz. per Camb.  with the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, then ready to break out into open Rebellion; using his endeavour to rescue the Queen of Scots, at that time in the custody of George Earl of Shrewsbury. But, when he (unexpectedly) heard, that those Earls, then in Arms, were Proclaimed enemies to their Country; being at Court, he came to the Queen, and, offering 
a Annal E. liz. per Camb.  to use all his power to suppress them, was forthwith sent into the North for that purpose. Nevertheless (as it was afterwards found) he held 
b Ibid.  intelligence with them, by secret Messengers, in his journey; with promise 
c Ibid.  of Assistance from the Ambassadors of some Foreign Princes. And, having, in the Queeens' name, raised 
d Ibid.  a power of Soldiers; did design 
e Ibid.  to murder the Bishop of Carlisle, and the Lord Scrope, than Warden of the West-Marches. Which, when he saw he could not effect; he possessed 
f Ibid.  himself of the Castles of Greistoke, and 〈◊〉, with other Houses of Dacres inheritance, and fortified them in his own right; having got 
g Ibid.  together no less than three thousand of the Border-Robbers to his aid, with many others who were Friends to his Family. But, finding himself too weak for those Forces, which were coming towards him; he fled 
h Ibid.  into Scotland; and, in a short time after, was attainted 
i Journ of Parl. 13 Eliz.  in Parliament, with those two great Earls, with whom he had thus conspired.   

De la Warde.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 31 Edw. 1. Robert de la Ward 
Robert.  was 
a Rot. Scoc. 31 E 1. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  34 E. 1. being then Steward 
c Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  of the King's Household. And had summons 
d Claus. de iisdom ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons, from 28 until 34 Edw. 1. inclusive.  
To whom succeeded Simon. 
Simon.  Who, in 15 E. 2. being Governonr 
e T. Wals. p. 94. n. 10.  of York; upon that Insurrection of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, brought 
f T. Wals. p. 94. n. 10.  considerable Forces to Burrough-brigg, in aid of the King's Party, who pursued him, and his adherents thither, out of Staffordshire. At which place, after a sharp Skirmish, some were slain; and the Earl himself taken prisoner, whence being carried to Pontfract, he there lost his head. In 19 Edw. 2. he was made 
* Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 1. m. 9  Governor of Pontfract-Castle; and had Summons 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 18 E. 2. till 8 Edw. 3. but not afterwards, nor any of his posterity.   

Rythre.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 25 Edw. 1. William de Rythre 
William.  was 
a Lit. Pardon. 25 E. 1 m 1●.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine: and in 26 Edw. 1. in 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m 6.  the Scotish-Wars. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1.  29, 31 
d Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m ●. , and 
e Rot. Scoc. 32 E. ● m 2.  32 Edw. 1. And summoned 
f Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 Edw. 1. till 1 Edw. 2.  
To whom succeeded john de Rythre, 
john.  Governor 
g Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  of Skypton-Castle in 11 Edw. 2. Which john, in 17 Edw. 2. obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 17 E. ●. n. 2●.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Haselwode, and Adington, in Com. Ebor. but never had summons to Parliament, nor any of his Descendants.   

Grendon.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
OF this Family, taking its appellation from a fair Lordship of that name in Warwickshire, where they had anciently their chief residence (and whereof there were several Knights before) was Sir Rap●e de Grendon 
Rap●e.  Knight, who, in 26 Edw. 1. received Command 
a Claus. 26 E. 1. in dorso. m. 6.  to be at Carlisle (amongst divers other great men of that time) upon Whitson-Eve, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to March against the Scots. And, in 29 Ed. 1. the like command 
b Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso m. 13.  to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed; thence to advance into Scotland.  
This Sir Ralph had Summons 
c Claus de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 28, 32 and 33 Edw. 1. but never afterwards; and departed 
d Ex vet. membr penès Walt. Chetw▪ and. arm.  this life in 5 Edw. 3. leaving Robert 
Robert.  his son and heir, and a daughter called joan, Married 
e Ex vet. membr penès Walt. Chetw▪ and. arm.  to john Rochfort. Which Robert being 
f Ibid.  a Man of weak understanding, Sir Roger and Sir Philip de Chetwind Knights, with john de Freford, who had Married 
g Ibid.  his Aunts, alleging 
h Ibid. , that A. de Clinton, second Wife to old Sir Ralph de Grendon (Grandfather to this Robert) and Mother to those three daughters, had a joint Estate with that her Husband in all his Lands; thereupon challenged 
i Ibid.  the whole Inheritance of them (she being dead) from this Robert, in right of their Wives, by virtue of an Entail, made in 27 Ed. 1. and accordingly entered upon them.  
Whereupon, discerning 
k Ibid.  that he was like to be overborne by the subtlety of his Adversaries, he resorted 
l Ibid.  to Henry Duke of Lancaster for refuge; yielding 
m Ibid.  unto him the whole Manor of Shenston (near Lichfeild, in Com. Staff.) to hold for term of his life, or the longer liver of them; conditionally, that he would protect him in the possession of Grendon, and certain Lands in other places. Whereupon Sir Roger de Chetwynd, and joan his Wife; john de Freford, and Margaret his Wife; as also Alice the Widow of Sir Philip Chetwynd, quitted 
n ●in. Lev●●. Crast. Ascens. 19 E. 3.  their interest in the same.  
But afterwards, about the 22th of Edw. 〈◊〉 this Robert dying 
o Ex pras. 〈…〉  without issue; the Inheritance of these Lands descended 
p Ex pras. 〈…〉  to his Nephew, Sir Ralph Rochfort Knight (Son of joan, so Married to john Rochfort as hath been observed.) Whereupon Sir Ralph Rochfort entailed 
q Ibid.  them upon the issue of his own body by joan his Wife, daughter of Sir Hugh Meinill Knight, with Remainder to his three Sisters successively; and then to Sir Richard Stafford Knight and his heirs. According to which Settlement, the Possession continued for divers years; until Sir Ralph Rochford's death; that joan his Wife, Marrying again to Hugh de Asheby, made an accord 
r Ex autog. pends praf Walt. Chetwind arm.  with Sir William Chetwynd Knight (son and heir to Sir Philip.) Which Sir William having in 39 Edw. 3. compounded 
s Ex autog. pends praf Walt. Chetwind arm.  with Isabella, the Widow of john de Rochfort, for her Dower, (formerly granted to Sir Ralph Rochfort, her Son in Law) became totally possessed thereof. From which Sir William Chetwynd, Walter Chetwynd Esquire, now owner of that Lordship of Grendon, is lincally descended.   

Morle.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 25 Edw. 1. William de Morle 
William.  was 
a Rot. Scoc. 25 E 1. m ●.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m 9  26 Edw. 1. And had summons 
c Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 Edw. 1. to 34 Edw. 1. inclusive.  
To this William succeeded Robert de Morle; 
Robert.  who, having Married Hawise, the daughter 
d Claus. 18 E. 2. m 33.  of William de marshal, 〈◊〉 
e Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 10.  and heir to john le marshal of Hengham, in Com. Norff. had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 10.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, in 10 Edw. 2. Which Hawyse held 
g Claus. 18 E. 2 in 39  the Office of Marshal of Ireland, by descent.  
In 1 Edw. 3. this Robert de Morle was 
h 〈…〉  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
i 〈…〉  10 Edw 3. And in 12 Edw. 3. (the King being then beyond-Sea) was made 
k 〈…〉  Lieutenant of Norfolk. Moreover, in 13 Edw. 3. he was constituted Admiral 
l 〈…〉  of the King's whole Fleet; from the Mouth of Thames, Northwards: and the next year following; upon Easter-Day, giving Battle 
m 〈…〉  to the French near 〈◊〉 in F●anders (the like Sea-fight, having never before been seen) obtained a notable 
n 〈…〉  Victory. In that year also, he received command 
o Rot. Alem. 14 ●. 3. m. 8. , to send Ten Ships, unto the Port of Oxwell, for transporting of divers Men and Horses, unto Henry de Lancaster Earl of Derby, at that time in Flanders. And, in 15 Edw. 3. sailing 
p H Knighton. 2574.  with that Fleet unto Normandy, and other Ships from the Cinque-ports; he burned 
q H Knighton. 2574.  Fourscore Ships of the Normans; as also 
r H Knighton. 2574.  three Port-Towns, and two other Villages.  
At that time also he had an Assignation 
s 〈…〉  of One hundred Marks, charged upon the Collector of the Subsidies on the South of Trent, towards his disbursments, as Admiral of the Northern Fleet. And, in 16 Edw. 3. (being 
t 〈…〉  still Admiral) was in 
u 〈…〉  that great Expedition, then made into France. So likewise, in 
x 〈…〉  17 Edw. 3. with Twenty Men at Arms of his Retinue: as also in 
y 〈…〉  10 Edw. 3. being then in the Retinue 
z 〈…〉  with Hugh le D●●enser. Again, in 
a 〈…〉  20 Edw. 3. (at which time the English obtained that notable Victory at Cressi.) Also, in 
b 〈…〉  21 Edw. 3. In which year, upon his delivery 
c Pat. 21● E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  of Nine hundred and fifty Marks of Silver, for the Wages of those Men at Arms and Archers, whilst he was Admiral; the King remitted 
d Pat. 21 E. 3. P. 3. m. 14.  to him all other Debts, he then owed; and pardoned 
e Pat. 21 E. 3. P. 3. m. 14.  the sum of One hundred thirty six pounds, then due from him to the Exchequer.  
In 22 E. 3. he was again made 
f Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3 m. 11.  Admiral of the Northern Fleet. And, in 26 E. 3. upon the danger 
g Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  of an Invasion, than threatened by the French, was joined in Commission 
h Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with Robert de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, for Arraying of Men in Norfolk and Suffolk, in order to the defence of those parts. In 29 E. 3. he was made 
i Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  Constable of the Tower of London: and, again, Admiral 
k Rot. Franc. 29 h. 3. m. 14.  of the Fleet, for the North Seas. In 30 E. 3. he had a Charter 
l Cart. 30 E. 3. m. 9  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn Lands at Burston, in Com. Her●f. And, in 33 E. 3. was again 
m Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  in the Wars of France. And, having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 11 E. 2. to 31 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
o H. Knighton. 26●4. n. 10. Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 81.  this life in France, in 34 E. 3. (then attending 
p H. Knighton. 26●4. n. 10. Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 81.  on the King) about Mid-Lent; being seized 
q H. Knighton. 26●4. n. 10. Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 81.  of the Manors of Morle, and Gre●senhale, in Com. Norff. And, as Tenant by the Courtesy of England, in right of Hawyse his Wife (daughter and heir to Sir William marshal Knight) of the Manors of Walkerne, in Com. Hertf. Hallyngbury, in Com. Essex. Hokering, Swan●one, Boxtone, Hengham, with the Hundreds of Forehowe, and Eynesford, in Com. Norff. Also, of the Manor of Grymeston in Com. Norff. the reversion thereof belonging to Thomas, his younger Son, who departed this life sixteen years before; leaving Henry his brother and heir, Fourteen years of age.  
To this last mentioned Robert Lord Morle, succeeded Sir William Morle 
William▪  Knight, his son 
r Ibid.  and heir, by the beforementioned Hawyse, his first Wife; being 
s Ibid.  Thirty years of age, at that time. Which Sir William, doing his homage, the same year, had Livery 
t Claus 37 E. 3. m. 6. Rot. Fin. 14 E. 3. m. 9  of all his Lands.  
In 30 Edw. 3. (which was in his Father's life-time) this William, being then a Knight, was 
u Rot. Vas. 30 E. 3. m 2.  in that Expedition made into France, with Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk: and, in 38 Edw. 3. had Licence 
x Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  to travel beyond Sea: As also, to grant 
y Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 2. m. 38.  the Office of Marshal of Ireland (which descended to him, by Inheritance from his Mother) to Henry de Ferrer, to hold, so long as he should behave himself well therein. And, having been summoned 
z Claus. de iisdem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 38 Edw. 3. until 2 Rich. 2. inclusive; by his Testament 
a Sudbury. f. 101. b. , bearing date at Halingbury, Magna, in Com. Essex. 26 Aug. An.. 1379. (2 Rich. 2.) Bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-augustines', at Norwich. Appointing, that two of his best Horses should be disposed of for Mortuaries, viz. His best black Horse to those Friars, on the day of his Funeral: and, his Palfrey, called Don, to the Rector of the Church of Hallyngbury beforementioned. He likewise bequeathed the sum of Forty six pounds thirteen shillings four pence, to seven Priests, to Celebrate Divine-Service for his Soul, for the space of one whole year, next ensuing his decease; one of them at Hallyngbury; one at Swantone; one at Hokering; one at Hengham; one at Folsham; and one in the Chapel of Cecilie his Wife: and the seventh to the Friar Richard (of the Order of St. Augustine) his Confessor; to be equally divided among them. And, to Sir Thomas Morle Knight, his son, he bequeathed his Principal Dorser, four Costers, and one Banker, with his Arms.  
Shortly after which, viz. upon the 30th of April next following, he departed 
b Esc. 2 R. ●. n. 34.  this life: being then seized 
c Esc. 2 R. ●. n. 34.  of the Manor of Great- Ha●●yngbury, and moiety of the Manor of Bromley, in Com. Essex. Walkerne, in Com. Hertf. Hokering, Buxtone, Swantone Morley, Aldby, and Folsham, in Com. Norf. leaving 
d Esc. 2 R. ●. n. 34.  Sir Thomas Morley Knight, his son and heir, Twenty five years of age; who, thereupon, doing his homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 2 R 2. m. 14.  of his Lands. Cecilie his Wife (daughter 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas Lord Bardolph) then surviving. Which Cecilie, by her Testament 
g Courtney, f. 231. a. , bearing date on Thursday the Eve of St. Matthew the Apostle, An. 1386. (10 R. 2.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Friars Augustine's at Norwich, where the before-specified William Lord Morle, her late husband, lay interred: and died 
h Esc. 10 R. 2. n. 37.  on Friday next after the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, next ensuing; Thomas her son and heir, being 
i Esc. 10 R. 2. n. 27.  then of full age.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 4 R. 2. arriving 
k Frois. 237. a.  at Calais, with divers other English Lords, rode 
l Frois. 237. a.  with his Banner displayed. And, in 15 R. 2. (being Marshal of ●reland) was 
m Rot. Scot 15 R. 2. m. 14.  in that Expedition then made into France. In 22 R. 2. he accompanied 
n Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 3. m. 37.  Thomas le Despenser, Earl of G●ocester, Thomas Perci, than Earl of Worcester, and divers other of the English Nobility, into Ireland, for the safeguard of that Realm. In 3 H. 5. he was 
o Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 12.  in that Expedition then made into France: and, in 4 H. 5. being constituted 
p Pat. 4 H. 5. m. 22.  Admiral, Lieutenant and Captain-General of all those Forces, which were come up to London from several Ports, conducted them to Southampton, in order to their going into France.  
This Thomas Lord Morle Married 
q Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 157. b. l. 25. Arund vol. 2. 108. b.  Anne, daughter of Edward Lord Despenser (by Elizabeth de Burghersh, his Wife:) Which Anne was Widow of Sir Hugh de Hastings Knight. And, having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisdem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 5 Rich. 2. till 4 Hen. 5. inclusive, departed 
s Esc. 4 H. 5. ●. 49.  this life 24th September the same year, being then seized 
t Esc. 4 H. 5. ●. 49.  of the Manor of Haiyngbury, in Com. Essex, Walkerne, in Com. Her●f. Buxton, Hengham, Swanton: Morle; Folsham, Aldeby,; and Hokering, and of the Hundreds of Eynesford, and Fourhowe, in Com. Norff. leaving 
u Esc. 4 H. 5. ●. 49.  Thomas 
Thomas , the son of Sir Robert Morle Knight (his eldest son, deceased in his life-time, by Isabella his Wife, daughter 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of the Lord Molines) his next heir, at that time Twenty three years of age.  
Which Thomas, in 6 H. 5. (being 
y Rot. Franc 6 H. 5. m. 11.  also Marshal of Ireland) was 
z Rot. Franc 6 H. 5. m. 11.  in that Expedition, then made into France. So likewise in 
a Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m. 18.  9 Hen. 5. being retained 
b Ex autogr. pen●s Cler. pell.  to serve the King, with Ten Men at Arms, and Thirty Archers: And, being with him in France, at the time of his death, bore 
† Hollingsh p. 584. a. n. 20.  one of the Banners of Saints, which were carried at his solemn Funeral. In 8 H. 6. he was rete●'d 
c Ibid.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, with Twenty five Men at Arms (himself accounted) and Seventy five Archers, on Horseback: and, having been summoned 
d Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 5 Hen. 6. until 13th of that King's Reign inclusive; departed 
e Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 20.  this life, upon Tuesday, next after the feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin, in 14 Hen. 6. being seized 
f Ibid.  of the Manor of Halyngbury, in Com. Essex, Walkerne, in Com. Hertf. Swanton Morle, Aldeby, Hokering, and Folsham; with the Hundred of Eynesford, in Com. Norff. leaving issue (by Isabel, his Wife, daughter 
g Ex coll. R▪ Gl S.  of Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk) Robert 
h Esc. ut supra. , his son and heir, seventeen years of age.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 21 Hen. 6. died seized 
i Lib. cedul. 2● H. 6. p. 564.  of the Manors of Hengham and Burton, and the Hundred of Fairhow, in Com. Norff. leaving issue (by Elizabeth his Wife, daughter of 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  William Lord Roos) Alianore his daughter 
l Lib. cedul. ut. supra.  and heir, six months old; who became the Wife of William Lovel, a younger son to William Lord Lovel of Tichmersh: and was Twenty three years of age in 6 Edw. 4. 
m Esc. 6 E. 4. n. 21.  Which William had issue 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  by her one son called Henry, slain at Dirmew in Flanders, 4 Hen. 7. without isse; and Alice a Daughter, Married to Sir William Parker Knight.  
¶ A younger Son 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Robert Lord Morle the first, by 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  joan, a second Wife, was Sir Robert de Morle Knight, which Sir Robert, in 41 Edw. 3. attended 
q Rot. Vase. 41 E. 3 m. 2.  Prince Edward into Aquitane: and in 43 Edw. 3. went again 
r Rot. Vase. 43 E. ●. m. 7.  into those parts, being then of the Retinue 
s Rot. Vase. 43 E. ●. m. 7.  with Edmund de Langele, Earl of Cambridge. Moreover, in 9 R. 2. he was 
t 1 Rot. Franc. 9 R. 2. m. 22.  in the Wars of France: and left issue 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Robert, his son and heir: and he Sir Thomas Morley Knight, whose daughter and heir, called Margaret, became the Wife 
x Claus. 9 H. 6. m. 22.  of Sir Geffrey Radcliff Knight.   

Chavent.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 25 Edw. 1. Peter Chaumpvent 
Peter.  was 
a Rot. Vas. 25 E 1. m. 7.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 7.  26 Edw. 1. And had Summons 
c Claus. 28 E. 1. in dorso.  to Parliament in 28 Edw. 1. amongst the Barons of this Realm, but not afterwards.   

Nansladron.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
IN 29 Edw. 1. Serlo de Nansladron was in that Expedition, then made into Scotland: and in 8 Edw. 2. received command to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of our lady's Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. This Serlo had summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 until 34 Edw. 1. inclusive. But farther I have not seen of him.   

De la Mare:  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
OF this Name there were several Families, or branches of Families; one in Wiltshire, another in Somersetshire; a third in Herefordshire, and a fourth in Oxfordshire. Of which last, one had summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, as I shall show by and by; but none of the other.  
Touching this in Oxfordshire, I find; that, in 5 Steph. Henry de la Mare, 
Henry.  upon the death of his Father, gave 
a Rot. pip. 5 Steph. ●xon . a Fine of Twenty eight pounds six shillings eight pence, that he might enjoy his Office of Veltrare; which is now in the French-Tongue written Vaultrer; id est, Huntsman (for so he was to the King) holding it by petty-Serjeanty. To whom succeeded Robert. Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 34 H. 2. was Sheriff 
b Rot. pip. 34 H. 2 Oxon.  of Oxfordshire; and, in 1 R. 1. and 2 R. 1. of 
c Rot. pip. de iisdem ann.  Oxon. and Berks. And to him Geffrey de la Mare, 
jeffrey  who gave a Fine 
d Rot. pip. 10 joh Berks.  of One hundred Marks, and one Palfrey, for Warranty of his Lands at Dudecote in Com. Berks.  
From whom descended john de la Mare 
john.  of Gersyndon (now called Garsyngton) in Com. Oxon. Which john, in 22 E. 1. was 
e Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Gascoine; and in 26 E. 1. in 
f Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 9  the Wars of Scotland. For which, and other his Services, he had such high esteem, that, in 28 E. 1. he had Summons 
g Claus. de codem anno in dorso.  to Parliament; and, after that, until 7 E. 2. And, in 33 E. 1. in consideration of his good services done in Gascoine, obtained ● discharge 
h Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 17.  of One hundred Marks debt, then due from him to the Exchequer. But after him, none of his descendants continuing in the rank of Barons, I shall take no farther notice of them.   

Tuchet.  
[28 Edw. 1.]  
THe first mention I have seen of this Family, is in the time of King Edward the First; William Tuchet, 
William.  being 
a Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 2.  in the 25th of his Reign, in that Expedition, then made into Gascoigne. Also, the next year following, in 
b Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 6.  that into Scotland: and, obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 26 E. 1. n. ●.  for Fee-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Burreth, Co●es, and Wyleweby, in Com. Linc. The like Charter 
d Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 31.  for Fee-warren, in 28 E. 1. he had at Chorp●- Watervill, in Com. North. Oxindon, in Com. Glouc. Tawell, and Herpeswell, in Com. Linc. And, in 
e Cart. 29 E. 1. n. 41.  29 Ed. 1. at Levenhales, in Com. Heref. Finemore and Shaldeswell, in Com. Oxon. and Preston, and Cun●lls, in Com. Buck. As also 
f Ibid. n. 51. , for a Market upon the Wednesday every week at Levenhales' before-specified; and a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Michael the Archangel, and five days following.  
In 31 E. 1. he was again 
g Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 10.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
h Rot. Protect. 34 ●. 1. m. 5.  34 E. 1. And had Summons 
i Claus de●●●. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 E. 1. until 34 E. 1. inclusive.  
After this, viz. in 4 E. 2. there was another William Tuchet, 
William.  who, upon the death of Nicholas Tuchet, his Father, being 
k Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 2▪  his son and heir, and doing his Fealty, had Livery 
l Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 2▪  of his Lands. Whereupon he received command 
m Ib. in dorso m. 5.  to be at Roxborough, upon the Feast-day of St. Peter ad vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to March into Scotland. And, in 8 E. 2. had summons 
n Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
In 12 E. 2. this William, having been a partaker 
o Pat. 12 E. ●. p. 1. m. 17.  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in his bold Attempts; obtained Pardon 
p Pat. 12 E. ●. p. 1. m. 17. : and, the same year was again 
q Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland. But, in 15 E. 2. upon the Insurrection 
r H. Knighton 2541. n. 20.  of that Earl, and his defeat at Burrough-brigg; being there taken 
s H. Knighton 2541. n. 20. , with him, he was hanged 
t H. Knighton 2541. n. 20.  at York.  
Contemporary with these, was Thomas Tuchet; 
Thomas.  Which Thomas, in 27 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
u Cart. 27 E. 1. n. 20.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Tattenhale, and Launton, (commonly called Bug- Lauton.) in Com. Cestr. and had issue 
x Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 1.  Sir Robert Tuchet 
Robert.  Knight, his son and heir; who, in 8 Edw 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 1.  of his Lands: and had issue 
z Monast. Angl. vol. ●. b. 4●.  Thomas. Which Thomas gave 
a Monast. Angl. vol. ●. b. 4●.  certain Lands in Wombruge, in Com. Salop. to the Canons of that place. He was 
b Cart. 22 E. 3. n. 34.  also Lord of Merton, near Derby: and having Married 
c Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  joan, one of the daughters and coheirs to Nicholas Lord Audley of Heleigh, left issue 
d Rot. Fin. 25 E. 3. m. 24.  john his son and heir. Which john, 
john.  in 25 Edw. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 25 E. 3. m. 24.  of his Lands in Com. Salop. And, in 33 Edw. 3. being a Knight, was 
f Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into France.  
To whom succeeded john, 
john  his son and heir: who, being in 
g Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  Minority, in 15 Rich. 2. was found 
h Claus. 15 R. 2. m. 3.  to be one of the heirs to the said Nicholas Lord Audley. This john, thereupon, bearing the Title 
i Ex autogr. pen●s Cl●r. pell.  of Lord Audley; in 5 Hen. 4. (by reason of Owen Glendour's Rebellion) was associated 
k Ex autogr. pen●s Cl●r. pell.  with Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, in the defence of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Breghno●, in Wales, for one whole year; having One hundred Men at Arms, and Three hundred Archers on Horseback, assigned 
l Ex autogr. pen●s Cler. pell.  to them for that service; and for each Man at Arms Twelve pence a day; and every Archer Six pence. And departed 
m Esc. 10 H. 4▪  this life 19 December, 10 H. 4. being then seized 
n Esc. 10 H▪  of the Manor of Sapurton, and fourth part of the Manor of Beggeworth, in Com. Glouc. Also of the Moiety of the Manor of West- Raddon; the Moiety of the fifth part of the Manor of Kilmyngton, and Moiety of the fifth part of the Manor of George- Nymet, in Com. Devon. Likewise of the third part of the Manors of Monyton and Delewin; and Moiety of the Castle and Lordship of Newport, in Kemmeys; as also of the third part of the Castle and Lordship of Lanandeverie, in the Marches of Wales: Of the fourth part of the Manors of Aston- Giffard, and Broughton, in Com. Wiltes. Of the Moiety of the Manors of Stoway, Wolavynton, Puritone, Dounhevede, Honybere, and Stokeland- Lovel, in Com. Somers. Of the third part of the Burrow of Betteley; the third part of the third part of the Park of Heley; the Moiety of the third part of the Park at Audley; the third part of the third part of the Manor of Hurton, the Moiety of the Manors of Over- Longesden, the Moiety of the third part of the Towns of Balderley and Tunstall, and Moiety of the third part of the Town of Alstonef●ld. in Com. Staff. of the third part of the Castle and Lordships of Red-Castle, the third part of the Manor of Egmundon, the Moiety of the Manor of Fordeshome, in Com. Salop. and of the Manor of Leygh-Combrey, in the Marches of Wales; also of two parts of the Manor of Assewell, in Com. Rotel, and of the Manor of Marton, in Com. Derb. leaveing 
o E●c. 10 H. 〈…〉  james his Son and Heir, ten years of age.  
Which james, 
james.  in 7 H. 5. was 
p Rot. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 4.  in the Wars of France, and in 8 H. 5. making proof 
q Claus. 8 H. 5. m. 19  of his age, had Livery 
r Claus. 8 H. 5. m. 19  of his Lands. Whereupon, being summoned 
s Claus. de ●odem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament the same year, as Lord Audley; he attended 
t Rot. Fin. 8 H. 5. m. 4.  the King, in that expedition then made into France, landing 
u Stow's Ann.  with him at Calais. And in 9 H. 5. was again 
x Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m 14.  in those Wars. So likewise in 
y Rot Franc. 9 H. 6. m. 7.  9 H. 6. and had Summons 
z Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to all Parliaments, until 33 H. 6. inclusive. But after that time, all I have seen of him, is; that, in 37 H. 6. he was sent 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 507. n. 10.  by Queen Margaret, to encounter Richard Nevil, Earl of Salisbury, in his passage from Ludlow, (which Earl was then in Arms on the behalf of the House of York:) and giving him Battle 
b Polyd. Virg. p. 507. n. 10.  at Bloreheath, (not far from Newport, in Com. Salop.) lost 
c Polyd. Virg. p. 507. n. 10.  his life in that Encounter; 
Stow's Ann. p. 405 n. 20.  whereupon his Corpse had Burial 
* Ex st●mmate  in the Abbey of Derley, in Com. Derb.  
Whereupon, in consideration 
d Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 11.  of the many and faithful Services by him performed whilst he lived, john 
john.  his Son and Heir, had a special Livery 
e Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 11.  of all his Castles, Lordships, and Lands, without proof of his age, but passing 
f Stow ut supra p. 40●. b. n. 20  soon after into France, with the Duke of Somerset, he was taken and carried 
g Stow ut supra p. 40●. b. n. 20  into ●alais, then in possession of the Yorkists. After which, adhering 
h Ib. 408. b. n. 50.  to that Party, he found such esteem from King Edward the Fourth, in the first year of his Reign; that in consideration 
i Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 1. m. 18.  of his laudable services, before that time done, (as the preamble of the Patent doth import) he obtained a Grant 
k Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 1. m. 18.  bearing date 2 Maii, of the Stewardship of all the King's Manors and Lands, lying in the County of 〈◊〉; as also of the Office of Warden of all his Forests, Chases, and Parks, in that Shire. Likewise of the Castle of Wardore, and Parks thereunto belonging, in Com. Wilts. And in 2 E. 4. being employed 
l S●ow ut supra 416 b. n. 40.  with the Lord Fauconbridge, (than Earl of Kent) and others, to guard the Seas, landed 
m S●ow ut supra 416 b. n. 40.  with him in Britanny, with ten Thousand Men, where they took 
n S●ow ut supra 416 b. n. 40.  the Town of Conquer, and the Isle of Rethe.  
Moreover, in 4 E. 4. he was joined in Commission 
o Rot. Franc. ● E. 4. m. 15.  with john Tiptot, Earl of Worcester, and others, to Treat with the Ambassadors of Francis Duke of Britanny, for a Truce. And in 7 E. 4. in consideration 
p Pat. 7. E. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  of his great Labours and Expenses in the King's Service, obtained another Grant 
q Pat. 7. E. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, of the Manors of Shire and Uachery, in Com. Sur. with the Knight's Fees to them appertaining; then in the Crown, by the Forfeiture of james Earl of Wiltshire.  
In 11 E. 4. being present in Parliament 3 julii, he there, with divers other of the Lords, swore 
r Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso m. 1.  ●ealty to Prince Edward, the King's eldest Son. And in 14 E. 4. was retained by Indenture 
s 〈…〉  to serve the King in Normandy, and other parts of France, for one whole year, with Twenty Spears, and two Hundred Archers. Also in consideration of his attendance, 
t 〈…〉  upon the King's Person, being of his Council, he then obtained a Pension 
u 〈…〉  of one hundred pounds per annum, to be received out of the Customs in the Port of South. during his life.  
And in 2 R. 3. was constituted 
x 〈…〉  Treasurer of the King's Exchequer, but died 
y 〈…〉  26 Sept. An. 1491. (6 H. 7.) leaving Issue 
z 〈…〉  james his Son and Heir; which james was made 
a 〈…〉  Knight of the Bat●e, in 15 E. 4. upon the Creation of Edward Prince of Wa●es, (the King's eldest Son) and in 6 H. 7. had a special Livery 
b 〈…〉  of his Lands. After which, ere long, scil. in 8 H. 7. he attended 
c S●ow 〈◊〉. a n. 60.  the King, at his Siege of Bo●oine, (but returned without 
d S●ow 〈◊〉. a n. 60.  success.) And had Summons 
e Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 1 E. 4. to 12 H. 7. inclusive, but in that year taking discontent 
f Polyd. dirge. p. 600.  at Subsidy then granted in Parliament, he joined 
g Polyd. dirge. p. 600.  with the Cornish Men in that Insurrection, by them at that time made. Whereupon being taking 
h Stow 479. n. 40. & 50.  Prisoner in Battle, at Black-Heath, 22 junii, he was drawn 
i Stow 479. n. 40. & 50.  from Newgate to Tower-Hill, in his own Coat of Arms, painted on paper, but reversed and torn; and there being Beheaded 
k Stow 479. n. 40. & 50.  28 junii, had Burial 
* Stow's Survey ●●4. b.  in the Blackfriars near Ludgate.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir, by joan his wife, 
l Pat. 25 H 8. p. 1.  daughter to Fulk Bourchier Ld. Fitz Warine, which john, in 5 H. 8. attended 
m Hist of H. 8. by the● Ld. Herb. p. 36.  the King, at his taking of Therovene: and in 22 H. 8. being one of the Lords then sitting in Parliament, subscribed 
n Ibid. p. 306.  that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they represented to his Holiness, that in case he did not comply with the King, in that business of his Divorce, the future acknowledgement of his Supremacy here, would be in danger. In 25 H. 8. this john had a special Livery 
* Pat. 25. H. 8. p. 8.  of all the Lands, whereof james Lord Audley his Father; and joan his Mother, Daughter of Fulke Bour●●ier Lord Fitzwarine, had been possessed: and by Mary his Wife, Daughter of Richard Griffin of Braybroke, in Com. North. Esquire, had Issue George 
George.  Lord Audley; who Married 
o ●● Coll. pra●● S. ●rdsw.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Bryan Tuke Knight, (Receiver to King H. 8) and lieth Buried 
* H 12 in officio Arm. f. ●3. b  in St. Saviour's Church in Southwark, leaving Issue 
p ●● Coll. pra●●. S. ●rdsw.  Henry, Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 28 Eliz. accompanied 
q Annal Eliz. per Camd.  Robert Earl of Leicester, with her English Auxiliaries, into the Netherlands. And having Married 
r Ex Coll. graef S. Erdsw.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir William Snede of Bradwall, in Com. Staff. Knight, left Issue two Sons, George, and james, and two Daughters, Anne Married 
s Ex Coll. graef S. Erdsw.  to Thomas Brook of Norton, in Com. Cestr. Esquire, and Elizabeth. Which George 
George.  was Created Earl of Castle-Haven in Ireland, ... Sept. 14 jac. and was sometime Governor of Utrecht in the Netherlands; and sore Wounded at the Battle of Kinsale in Ireland, yet Victorious. He took to Wife 
t Ex Coll. graef S. Erdsw.  Lucy, Daughter of Sir james Mervyn 
Mer●in.  of Funtell in Com. Wilis. Knight, and had Issue two Sons, viz. Mervin, Knighted 
* MS. in officio Arm.  at Whitehall, 30 Martii, An. 1608. (10 jac.) and Ferdinando made Knight of the Bath, at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales, the same year. Also five Daughters, viz. Elizabeth, first Married to Sir john Stowel of Rotherston, in Com. Somers. Knight, afterwards to Sir Thomas Griffin of Dingley, in Com. North. Knight. Elianore, first Married to Sir john Davis Knight, the King's Attorney in Ireland, and afterwards to Sir Archibald Douglas Knight; Anne to Edward Blount of Arleston, in Com. Derb. Esquire; Marry to Sir Thomas Thine of Long-Lete, in Com. Wilts. Knight, and Christian to Sir Henry Mervyn Knight. The foresaid Sir Mervyn Tuchet 
Mervyn  succeeded his Father in his Lands and Honour; and had two Wives, viz. Elizabeth, Daughter and Co-heir to Benedict Barnhant, Alderman of London, 
u Pat. 7 Car. 1. p. 16. in dorso. Annal. R. Car. 1. per E. Howes.  and Anne, Eldest Daughter to Ferdinando Earl of Derby, (Widow of Grey Brugges, Lord Chandos.) But being accused of certain high Crimes; and by Virtue of a Commission 
x Pat. 7 Car. 1. p. 16. in dorso. Annal. R. Car. 1. per E. Howes.  of Oyer and Terminer thereupon arraigned; had Sentence of Death passed upon him, and lost 
y Pat. 7 Car. 1. p. 16. in dorso. Annal. R. Car. 1. per E. Howes.  his Head on Tower-hill ... Maii 7 Car. 1. leaving Issue by the same Elizabeth, Three Sons, 
james.  viz. james, who by Letters 
* Pat. 9 Car. 1. p. 11.  Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 3 junii 19 Car. 1. was restored to the Title and Dignity of Lord Audley, and Earl of Castle-Haven; George a Benedictine Monk at Douai, and Mervyn, who Married Mary the only Daughter to john late Earl of Shrewsbury, Widow of Charles Arundel Eldest Son to William Arundel, a younger Brother to the Lord Arundel of Wlardour. And Three Daughters; Lucy, first Married to john Antell Esquire, afterwards to Gerald Fitz-Maurice, Brother to the Lord of Kerry in Ireland; Dorothy to Edmund Viscount Mountgarett, and Frances, to Richard Butler,, Brother to james Duke of Ormund. Which james, (now Lord Audley, and Earl of Castle-Haven) hath Married Elizabeth, one of the Daughters of Grey Bruges Lord Chandos, but as yet is without Issue by her.   

Latimer.  
[30 Edw. 1.]  
IN 2 R. 1. William de Latimer 
William.  gave 
a Rot. Pip. 2 R. 1. Ebor.  an hundred Shillings to have a Trial at Law, with Geoffrey de Valoins, who had possessed himself of part of his Park at Billinges, in Com. Ebor.  
To him succeeded another William, 
William.  who, in 38 H 3. was made 
b Pat. 38 H. 3. m 2.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York: and in 
c Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  39 H▪ 3. of the Castle at Pikering, in that County. In which Shirevalty he continued, 
d Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann.  until the end of the first half of the forty fifth year of that King's Reign. And in 42 H▪ 3. (amongst other persons of Note, in those Northern parts) received Command, 
e 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, for the rescue of Alexander King of Scotland, then in Minority, out of the hands of his Rebellious Subjects, who had by violence taken him from those his Councillors, unto whose care he had been committed, by King Henry, in respect he had Married his Daughter.  
In 43 H. 3. this William was constituted 
f 〈…〉  Eschaetor General, throughout all the Counties of England, North of ●●ent: And in 44 H. 3. upon the death of William de Fortibus, Earl of Albema●le, had the Castle of Cokermouth, committed 
g Pat. 44. H. 3. m. 8.  to his custody. In 45 H. 3. he gave 
h Rot Pip. 45. H. 3. Ebo●.  a thousand two hundred Marks to the King, for the Wardship and Lands of the Heirs of Hugh de Morewyke, and benefit of their Marriages: and in 47 H. 3. obtained the King's Precept 
i Claus. 47. H. 3. m. 4.  to the conservators of the Peace, in Com. Ebor. Northumb. Cumb. Linc. and Northampton, to make Restitution to him, of all his Lands, which had been seized on, in the time of those great Contests with the Barons: Wherein standing firm to the Royal Interest, upon the Sunday next after the Feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, the same year, he became one 
k Pat. 48. H● 3. m. 18.  of the Undertakers (together with Prince Edward, and divers others) that the King should submit to the Arbitrement of the King of France, touching the Ordinances of Oxford: And in 50 H. 3. (the King having then recovered his Royal Power) was again 
l Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 17.  constituted Sheriff of York● shire; as also Governor 
m Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 17.  of the Castles at York, and Scardeburgh. In which Shirevalty he continued 
n Rot. Pip. de codem ann.  the next year following: and for his laudable Service in the time of that War with the Barons, had an hundred Marks allowed 
o Rot. Pip. 51. H. 3. Ebor.  him for those Expenses he then underwent.  
In 54 H. 3. he was (amongst others) signed 
p Pat. 54 H. 3. m. 15. in dorso  with the Cross, in order to his journey with Prince Edward to the Holy Land. And in ●● E. 1. attended 
q Rot. de Sentag. W●ll. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  the King, in his Expedition then made into Wales. In 21 E. 1. he accompanied 
r H. Knighton. 2497. n. 60. & 2498.  john de St. john (that famous Soldier) into Gascoigne, whom King Edward at that time sent 
s H. Knighton. 2497. n. 60. & 2498.  thither, with five hundred Horse, and twenty thousand Foot, and Landed 
t H. Knighton. 2497. n. 60. & 2498.  with him at Castillon, upon the River Geround, about the Feast day of Simon and jude. And during his stay in those parts, obtained liberty 
u Claus 22. ●● 1. in dorso m. ●  for his Wife and Family to reside in Skypron-Castle, in Com. Ebor. with allowance of Fuel, out of the Woods there, for her necessary use.  
Moreover, the next ensuing year, upon that great Expedition, made by King Edward thither, he received Command, 
x Rot. Vas●● 22. E. 1. m. 7.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth upon the first of Sept. thence to sail with him into those parts. And in 25 E. 1. was 
y Lit. Protect. 25 E. 1. m. 14.  again in those Wars of Gascoigne; at which time he obtained a Grant 
z Pat. 25. E. 1. p. 1. m. 1.  of the Marriage of Isabella, the Daughter and Heir of Simon de Sherstede, to be a Wife for john de Latimer, his Son and Heir. In 26 E. 1. he attended 
a Rot. Scoc. 2● E. 1. m. 4.  the King in that Expedition, then made by him into Scotland; at which time he was victorious 
b Stow's Ann.  at Faukirke, and in 27 E. 1. was appointed 
c Claus. 2● E. 1. m. 10.  one of his Commissioners, for fortifying the Castles of that Realm. In 28 E. 1. he Marched again 
d Rot. Scoc. 2● E. 1. m. ...  with him into Scotland; and in 29 E. ●. was 
e Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m.  in the Garrison of Berwick. To this William, King Edward Granted 
f Cart. 4. E. ●● n. 46. per Inspex.  the Manor of Danby, in Com. Ebor. for life, with free chase there, the remainder to William his Son, and Lucia, his Wife, and to the right Heirs of Lucia.  
In 30 E. 1. he obtained the King's Charter, 
g Cart. 30 E. ●● n. 21.  for a Market every week, upon the Thursday, at Ass in Kent; As also for a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and for a Fair every year, upon the Eve. Day, and Morrow of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, at his Manor of Wodinton, in Com. Sur. Likewise for 
h Ibid.  a Fair every year, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, at his Manor of jiverington, in Com. Ebor. with Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands there. In 31 E. 1. he was again 
i Rot. Scoc. 3▪ ●. 1. m. ●1.  in the Wars of Scotland, and having been summoned 
* Claus de 〈◊〉 ann in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 28 till 33 E. 1. inclusive, departed 
k Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 20.  this Life, in the same thirty third year, being jointly seized 
l Claus. 33 E. 1. m. 20.  with Alice his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Walter Ledet, of the one half of the Barony of Warden, in Com▪ Northampt. as also of the Moiety of the Town, and whole hundred of Corby, in that County of her Inheritance.  
To whom succeeded William, 
William.  than his Son 
m Monast. Argl. Vol. ●●●78. ●● n. 20.  and Heir, (john the elder Brother being dead in his life time, as it seems.) Which William in 51 H▪ 3. accounted 
n Rot ●●ip. 5 H. 3. Ebor.  to the Exchequer for divers Debts, amounting to the Sum of 1951 l. 14 d. ob. whereupon he had an allowance 
o Rot ●●ip. 5 H. 3. Ebor.  of two hundred pounds for that loss and damage, which William his Father had sustained in the King's service. And being personally 
p Rot. Pip. ut supra.  in that Court upon Saturday, next after the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, in 54 H. 3. did there remit, 
q Rot. Pip. ut supra.  and quit-claym whatsoever he could demand, by reason of his disbursements in sundry Marches to Scotland, staying there, and returning thence. And likewise all his costs in Victualling the Castle at York, and that at Scardeburgh; Wages to the Soldiers and Officers, or otherwise in those Wars. In which 54th year he executed 
r Esc. 54. H. 3. Ebor.  the Sheriff's Office for Yorkshire, on the behalf of his Father.  
This William took to Wife 
s Claus. 6 E. 2. m ●0.  Lucy, the Daughter and Heir of Richard de Thwenge, Cousin 
t Comp. E●● ec. T●de Normanvill 26 E. 1. in Rot. Pip.  and Heir of Marmaduke de Thwenge: and in 25 E. 1. was 
u Lit. Protect. 25. E. 1 m. 14.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
x Rot. Scoc. 3● E●● m 31.  31 and 
y Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 1.  32 E. 1. In which 32 year, during 
z Claus 32. E. 1. m. 13.  his abode in Scotland, Lucy his Wife, residing 
a Claus 32. E. 1. m. 13.  at his Manor-house of Brunne, in Com. Ebor. was taken 
b Claus 32. E. 1. m. 13.  away (with divers goods there) by certain unknown persons. Whereupon the King sent his Precept 
c Claus 32. E. 1. m. 13.  to the Sheriff of Yorkshire, to make strict search for her, throughout all that County; commanding him, that in case he did find her out; he should, if need were, raise the power of the County, and carry her back to Brunne.  
Before the end of this year, he obtained the King's Licence, 
d Cart. 32 E. 1. n. 80.  for a Market, every week upon the Monday, at Syvelington, in Com. Ebor. and for a Fair yearly, on the Eve. Day, and Morrow of St. Martin in Winter: and in 34 E. 1. attended 
e Rot. Scoc. 34 E. ●. m. 3.  the King again into Scotland: In which Wars he merited 
f MS in Bibl. Bod●. Dig● f. 67.  so well, as that, upon the disposal of the Lands of Christopher de Seton, who was guilty of the Murder of john Comyn, he obtained a Grant 
g MS in Bibl. Bod●. Dig● f. 67.  of all those in Northumberland. In 1 E. 2. he was made 
h Rot. Fin. 1 E 2. m. 5.  Governor of Rokyngham-Castle, in Com. North. and Steward of that Forest. And in 2 E. 2. having occasions to Rome, had 
i Rot. Rom. 2. E. 2.  the King's Letters to one of the Cardinals, on his behalf.  
In this year, being sent 
k Stow's Ann.  with an hundred Horse to fetch up Henry Lacie Earl of Lincoln to the Court, he lost 
l Stow's Ann.  his labour, the Earl keeping himself in his Castle, and soon after marched again 
m Rot. Scoc. 2 E. 2 m 14.  into Scotland. So likewise 
n Rot. Sc●c. 4 E 2. m 10.  in 4 E. 2.  
And in 6 E. 2. being divorced 
o Claus 6 ● 2. m. 20.  from Lucy, his Wife, (Daughter and Heir to Richard de Thweng) Married 
p Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 34.  Sibyl the Widow of William de Huntingfield, whereupon she the said Lucy took to Husband 
q Esc. 20. E. 3. n 24.  Robert de Everingham, and afterwards Bartholemew de Fanecurt. In this year marching 
r Rot Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  again into Scotland, upon the loss of the day at Bannoksburne, he had the ill hap there to be taken 
s Claus 8 E. 2. m 34.  Prisoner. And in 10 E. 2. upon the Death of Alice his Mother, doing his Fealty, he had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 10 E. 1. m. 1.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; viz. of the Moiety of the Manor of Corby, in Com. Northampt. as also of the Manor of Sutton, with the Hamlets of Potton, Holme, and Stratton, in Com. Bedf.  
In 12 E. 2. being one 
u Pat●● 2 E●●● p. 1. m. 17.  of the adherents to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, submitting himself he obtained pardon; 
x Pat●● 2 E●● p. 1. m. 17.  after which, in 15 E. 2. upon that grand Insurrection of the same Earl, he became 
y MS in bibls. Bodl K 84. Cant. f 99b▪  one of the principal Leaders of those Forces, which vanquished him and his whole Party at Butrough-●rigg, in Com. Ebor. whereof the chief of them that were not slain there, but taken Prisoners, suffered death shortly after. Whereupon, the next year following, he was made Governor 
z Pat 16 E. 2. p 1. m 8.  of the City of York, and having been summoned 
* Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. in ●orso.  to Parliament, from 28 E. 1. until 1 E. 3. departed 
a Esc. 1. E 3. n. 56.  this life the same year, being then seized 
b Esc. 1. E 3. n. 56.  of the Manor of A●he, in Com. Cantii, Sutton, in Com. Bedf. Wode●on, in Com. Sur. S●ameston, with the Village of Bredale; Sivelyngton, and Thornton, in Pykering-Lithe, in Com. Ebor. having enfeoffed 
c Esc. 1. E. 3. n. 56.  William de Latimer, his Son, of the Manors of Gamelesby, and Unthanke, in Com. Cumbr. (who then held them) which William was 
d Esc. 1. E. 3. n. 56.  at that time twenty six years of age. And doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. 〈◊〉 1 E. 3. m. 18.  of the Manor of Danby, and all other the Lands of his Inheritance.  
In 2 E. 3. this William 
William.  obtained a Charter 
f Cart. 2. E. 3. n. 22.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Bosezate, in Com. Northampt. and S●●●ington, in Com. Linc. And in 
g Car. 3. E. 3. n. 43.  3 E. 3 in all his Demesn-Lands at Dilewike, 〈◊〉, ●e●dington, and Ronhale, in Com. Bedf. ●e●broke, in Com. Norf. jiverington, in Com. Ebor. and Brom●le, in Com. Cantii. In which year, having 
h Pat 3 E 3. p. 1. m. 18.  without Licence purchased the office of Coinage in the Tower of London and City of Canterbury, from Maud the Widow of john de Botetourt (who held it by Inheritance, of the King, in Capite) obtained his pardon 
i Pat 3 E 3. p. 1. m. 18.  for that transgression. And having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 1 E. 3. till 9 E. 3. departed 
l Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 51.  this life in the same 9th year, being then seized 
m Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 51.  of the Manors of Wodeton, in Com. Surr. Helpringham, and Skredynton, in Com. Linc. Bosezate, and Corby, with the Hundred of Corby, in Com. Northampt. Isenhamstede, Chenduyt, with the Advouson of the Church, in Com. Buck. Gamelesby, with the Hamlet of Unthanke, in Com. Cumbr. Tyverton, Danby, Lyverton, Scotton, Thornton, in Pykeringlythe, with the Moiety of the Manors of Scameston, and Syvelington, in Com. Ebor. And jointly with Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
n Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 51.  of ... Lord Botetourt, Baron of Weo●egh, (in Com. Wigorn.) of the Manor of Dilewike, the Moiety of the Manors of Rerhale, Kerdynton, and third part of the Manor of Wotton, in Com. Bedf. leaving William 
William.  
o Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  his Son and Heir, six years of age; the said Elizabeth having, for her Dowry, an assignation 
p Claus. 10 E. 3. m. 40.  of the Manors of Skamston, Scotton, and Syvelington,, with certain Lands in Ridelington, in Com. Ebor. the Manors of Helpryngham, Skredyngton, and Swxnesheved, in Com. Linc. with certain Lands in Pymmore, in Com. Northumb.  
Which William, 
William.  in 25 E. 3. making proof of his age, had Livery 
q Claus. 25 E. 3. m. 27.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited, by reason 
r Claus. 25 E. 3. m. 27.  of his abode, at that time, in the King's service at Calais, and in the Marches thereof, and in 33 E 3. was 
s Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne.  
In 34 E. 3. this William (then residing 
t Rot Franc 34 E. 3. m. 4.  at Danby, in Com. Ebor.) was Governor 
u Rot Franc 34 E. 3. m. 4.  of Beche●ell, in B●●●anny, and 
x Rot. Franc. 35 E. 3. m. 1.  in 35 E. 3. Lieutenant and Captain General to john Duke of Britanny, in that Province. Where he also served in 
y Rot Franc. 38 E. 3. m. 22.  38 E. 3. In which year, being 
z T. Wals. in ●●. 1354 p. 174.  with john de Manifort, at the Siege of Doveroy, with scarce sixteen hundred Men (English and Britons) he encountered 
a T. Wals. in ●●. 1354 p. 174.  with Charles de Bloys, who came to raise the Siege, with no less than three thousand six hundred: And in a sharp Battle, slew 
b T. Wals. in ●●. 1354 p. 174.  him, with almost a thousand Knights and Esquires, taking Prisoners 
c T. Wals. in ●●. 1354 p. 174.  two Earls, twenty seven Lords, and fifteen hundred Men at Arms.  
In 40 E. 3. he still continued 
d Rot. Franc. 40 E. 3. m. 2.  in those Wars of Britanny; and in 42 E. 3. was constituted 
e Rot. ●in. 42 E. 3. m. 15.  Warden of all the Forests beyond Crent. In which year he obtained a Charter 
f Cart. 42. E. 3 n 9  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Wileby, in Com. Northampt. In 43 E. 3. he was again 
g Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 11.  in the Wars of France, being at that time Steward of the King's Household: and in 
h Rot. Franc. 44 E. 3. m. 9  44 E. 3. Lieutenant, Captain, and Governor of the Castle, Town, and Vicountie of St. Saviour's in Normandy. In 45 E. 3. he was joined in Commission 
i Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 3.  with the Bishop of Carlisle, and others, in guarding the West Marches towards Scotland: and in 46 E. 3. was again 
k Rot Franc. 46 E. 3. m. 18.  in the Wars of France: so likewise in 
l Rot Franc. 49 E. 3 m. 10.  49 E. 3. But in 50 E. 3. in the Parliament then held at Westminster,, the Commons complaining 
m T. Wals. in anno 1376.  against him, (he being at that time Lord Chamberlain 
n T. Wals. in anno 1376.  of the King's Household) as also against 
o T. Wals. in anno 1376.  the Duke of Lancaster, by reason of some misdemeanours, they were both of them removed from their Trusts.  
The particulars 
p 〈◊〉. 50 E 3. p. 2. m. 25.  laid to the charge of this William Lord Latimer, were, That he had withheld, from the King, divers great Sums of Money, which he had received for his behoof, whilst he was Governor of Beche●el, in Britanny. Also, that whilst he was of the King's Council, he had unnecessarily expended his Treasure. Likewise, that he had gained Letters Patents, to transport Wools unto other places, besides the Staple at Calais; and laid Impositions upon Wools, without consent of Parliament, to the prejudice of that Staple: for which at the desire 
q Ibid.  of the Lords and Commons, he was not only put 
r Ibid.  out of all his Offices, and Employments: but committed 
s Ibid.  to the Marshalsy, until he should make Fine and Redemption for the same, at the King's pleasure.  
Nevertheless, after all this, coming to the King at 
t Ibid.  Havering at Bower, and totally submitting 
u Ibid.  himself to his Mercy; though he had been fined 
x Ibid.  at twenty thousand Marks, the King was pleased wholly to remit 
y Ibid.  both it, and his Imprisonment.  
The Parliament Roll of that year expresseth, 
z Rot. Parl. 50 E. 3. n 21. 25. & 28.  that the loss of the Town of St. Saviour's in Normandy, and of Becherell in Britanny, were laid to his charge: but afterwards that the Lords and Commons, representing 
a Rot Parl. 5●. E. 3. n. 75.  to the King, that he had been deprived of his Offices, and put from the Privy Council by untrue suggestion, he was restored 
b Rot Parl. 5●. E. 3. n. 75.  unto them again. But it is said 
c T. Wals. in anno 1377.  by one of our Historians; that these things were done in the King's Weakness, after he had taken his Son (the Duke of Lancaster,) to be his assistant in the Government; and therefore not pleasing to the people.  
Upon the Death of King Edward the Third, (who departed this life at Shene, upon the Eve of St. Alban,) he was one of those, whom King Richard the Second sent 
d T. Wals. ut supra p. 191. n. 30.  to London, to acquaint the Citizens therewith; and soon after that, made choice 
e Ib. p. 197.  of, for one of his Privy-Councel; as also constituted 
f Rot. Scoc. 1 R. 2. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners, to rectify all abuses, which had been committed, by the Subjects of either Nation, contrary to the Articles of Truce, concluded betwixt King Edward the Third, and David Bruys King of Scotland.  
And the same year, it being notified 
g T. Walls p. 199 n. 10. & 20.  to the King, that divers Spanish-Ships lay wind-bound at Scluse, in Flanders, whereupon a resolution 
h T. Walls p. 199 n. 10. & 20.  was taken, that the English should fall upon them, in revenge of the loss they had sustained by the Spaniard, (with the assistance of the French) the summer before he was 
i T. Walls p. 199 n. 10. & 20.  one of the chief Commanders of that Fleet, so sent out to attack them. Which Fleet by a violent Tempest, being dispersed and shattered, they returned ingloriously. In that year likewise, upon 
k Pat. 1. R. ●. p. 6. m. 36.  the delivery up of the Earl of St. Paul, unto King Richard, whom this William had obtained as a Prisoner, above three years before, the King appointed 
l Pat. 1. R. ●. p. 6. m. 36.  that he should be reimbursed, in what he had laid out, in keeping him Prisoner till that time, which amounted to six hundred Marks as also in a thousand Marks more which he had given for the purchase of him. About this time likewise he was retained 
m Ex autogr. pen●s Cle●. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King as Governor of Calais, with one hundred and sixty Men at Arms, and one hundred and ten Archers, of which number, himself to be one, one other Banneret, three Knighs and one hundred and five Esquires.  
In 2 R. 2. he was constituted 
n Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners to Treat with Robert King of Scotland, or his Substitutes, touching a firm League of Peace betwixt both Realms In which year he had a Charter 
o Cart. 2. R. 2●● n. 2.  for Free-Warren in all his Lands at Shyrburne, in Herdford, Rythe, Knapton, and Yabthory, in Com. Ebor. In 3 R. 2. he was constitued 
p Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with john Duke of Britanny, or his Agents, upon a League offensive and defensive: and in 4 R. 2. was 
q Frois f. 246.  with Thomas of Woodstoke, Earl of Buck. at the Siege of Nantes in Britanny, being then Constable of the Host. And having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisd an. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 42 E. 3. till 3 R. 2. inclusive, departed 
s Esc. 4. R. 2. n. 35.  this life 28 Maii 4 R. 2. being then seized 
t Esc. 4. R. 2. n. 35.  of the third part of the Manor of Broughton, in Com. Buck. Of the Manor of Stratton, in Com. Bedf. Of the Town of Gamelesby, and Hamlet of Unthanke, in Com. Cumb. of the Manor of Bosezate, in Com. North. Helpringham, called Thorpe- Latimer, and Skredington, with the Hamlet of Biker, in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Manors of Thornton in Pykering-Lithe, Skameleston, Syvelington, Tyverington, Lyverton; Shireburne in Herford-Lythe; Yaresthor●e, and Appilton, in Com. Ebor. as also of the Advousons' of the Priories of Caldwell, and Bushemede, in Com. Bedf. leaving Elizabeth 
u Ibid.  the Wife of john Lord Nevil of Raby, his daughter and heir, Twenty four years of age, and Elizabeth his Wife surviving.  
Which last mentioned Elizabeth died 
x Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 52.  upon Monday 11 April, 7 R. 2. being then seized 
y Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 52.  of the Manor of Kerbroke, called Wodhall, and Manor of Holkham, in Com. Norf. Of the Manors of Helpryngham, called Thorpe- Latimer, and Skredington, in Com. Linc. As also of the Manors of Dilwyke, Wolton, Kerdington, Ronhale, Bromham, Sutton juxta Bykeleswade, and Potton juxta Sutton, in Com. Bedf. Likewise of the Manor of Iselhampsted, in Com. Buck. and Bolezate, in Com. North. Elizabeth the Wife of the before-specified john Lord Nevil, being her daughter 
z Esc. 7 R. 2. n. 52.  and heir; and at that time Twenty seven years of age. Whereupon the said john Lord Nevil, doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Claus. 8 R. 2. m. 51.  of all those Lands: but dying before her, she afterwards Married 
b Esc. 50 R. 2. n. 54.  to Robert Lord Willoughby of Eresby.  
From which john Lord Nevil, descended another john; who, in the time of Queen Elizabeth, bore the Title of Ld Latimer, (as in my discourse of that Noble Family, hath been already showed.) Which john, by Lucia his Wife, Daughter to Henry Earl of Worcester, had Issue four Daughters his Heirs; whereof Elizabeth the eldest became the Wife of Sir john Danvers of Dentsey, in Com. Wiltes. Knight, who, by her, had Issue Eleanore a Daughter, Married to Thomas Walmesley of Dunkenhalgh, in Com. Lanc. Esquire, and he a Daughter, called Anne, Wife of Sir Edward Osburne, of Kiveton, in Com. Ebor. Baronet; whose Son and Heir, Thomas now Lord Treasurer of England, was by Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster, 8 Aug. 25 Car. 2. advanced to the Dignity of Viscount Latimer, and upon the twenty seventh day of june, 26 Car. 2. to the farther Title of Earl of Danby.  
¶ I come now to john le Latimer, Brother 
c Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 678. b. n. 20. & 30.  to that William, who Married Alice, one of the daughter and coheirs of Walter Ledet. This john took to Wise 
d Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 678. b. n. 20. & 30.  Christian, the other daughter and coheir to the same Walter Ledet: and died 
e Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 32.  in 11 Edw. 1. being then seized 
f Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 32. , in right of her the said Christian, of certain Lands in Womundle, in Com. Leic. and of the Manor of Wardon, in Com. North. leaving Thomas 
g Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 32.  his son and heir, twelve years of age.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  having his residence 
h Pat 32 E. 1. m. 29.  at Braybroke, in Com. North. part 
i Pat 32 E. 1. m. 29.  of his Mother's Inheritance (she being the Great-grandchild and coheir of Henry de Braybroke, as in my discourse of that Family is showed) in 32 Edw. 1. obtained Licence 
k Pat 32 E. 1. m. 29.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house there: As also 
l Car●. 32 Edw. 1. n. 96.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands within that Lordship, and at Desbrough, and Little- Boudon, in the same County. Moreover, in 3 E. 2. he had the like Charter 
m Cart. 3 Ed. ●. n. 8. , for Free-warren, throughout all his Demesn-lands at Wardon, in Com. North. and likewise at Claworth, Heyton, and Wysto●, in Com. Nott.  
In 8 Edw. 2. he was employed 
n Rot. Scoc. 8 E 2. in dorso m 8.  into Scotland, upon certain business for William le Latimer, his Kinsman: Also, in 18 Edw. 2. (being then called 
o Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  Thomas le Latimer Bochard) was 
p Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  in that expedition made into Gascoine. And, having been summoned 
q Claus. de iisd. ann. in dor●●.  to Parliament, from 28 Edw. 1. until 4 Edw. 2. inclusive, departed 
r Esc. 8 E. 3. n. ●8.  this life in 8 Edw. 3. being then seized 
s Esc. 8 E. 3. n. ●8.  of the Manors of Smetheton, and Langton, in Com. Leic. with the Advouson of the Church of Langton: As also of the Manors of Wardon, and Braibroc, in Com. North. leaving Warine le Latimer his son 
t Esc. 8 E. 3. n. ●8.  and heir, Thirty years of age.  
Which Warine, 
Warine.  being afterwards a Banneret, 
u Rot Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  was in 
x Rot Franc. 19 E. 3 m. 4.  that Expedition made into France, in 19 Edw. 3. and died 
y Esc. 23 E. 3. p. ●. n. 43.  upon the 13th of August 23 Edw. 3. (having never been summoned to Parliament:) being then seized 
z Esc. 23 E. 3. p. ●. n. 43.  of the Manors of Gothmundie, and Langton, in Com. Leic. West-Wardon, and Braibroke, in Com. North and jointly with Catherine, his Wife, of the Manor of Coshall, in Com. Nott. leaving john. 
john.  
a Esc. 23 E. 3. p. ●. n. 43.  his son and heir Forty years of age.  
To which john (who, in 9 Edw. 3. had been in 
b Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 25.  the Wars of Scotland.) succeeded Thomas. 
Thomas.  Who, in ●● E. 3. was 
c Rot. Vasc. 39 E. 3. m. 1.  of the retinue with Prince Edward, in Gascoine. And, in 40 E. 3. being 
d Rot. Vasc. 40 E. 3. m. 13.  a Knight, continued 
e Rot. Vasc. 40 E. 3. m. 13.  in those Wars. So likewise in 
f Rot. Vasc. 41 E. 3. m. 2.  41 E. 3.  
This is the same Sir Thomas Latimer, of whom our Historians 
g T. Wals. 358. n. 10. H. Knighton. 2661. n. 40.  make mention in 11 Rich. 2. being one of the most eminent persons of that Sect, called Lollards, then sprung up in this Realm. Which so increased 
h T. Wals. in an 13●5. p. 386. n. 40. ; as that, in 18 Rich. 2. having countenance from him, and divers persons of note; the King 
i T. Wals. in an 13●5. p. 386. n. 40. , fearing an Insurrection by them, being then in Ireland, made what haste 
k T. Wals. in an 13●5. p. 386. n. 40.  he could back, for the prevention thereof. But, before his death, there is no doubt, but that he became a great penitent, as Sir Lewes Clifford likewise did (of whom, in my discourse of that noble Family, I have taken notice:) for, by his Testament 
l March. f. 12. a. , bearing date 13 Sept. An. 1401. (2 H. 4.) he expresseth himself thus;  
IN the Name of God, Amen, etc. I Thomas Latimere of Braybroke, a falls Knight to God, thanking God of his merci, having such mind, as he vouchit ●aff; desiring that Gods will be fulfilled in me, and in all Godies, that he hath taken me to keep; and to that make my Testament in this manere. Furst, ay knowlyche on unworthye to bequethyn to him any thing of my power: and therefore I pray to him mekely of his grace, that he will take so poor a present, as my wrecchid Soul is, into his merci, through the beseeching of his blessed Modyr, and his holy Seynts: and my wrecchyd Body to be buried, where that ever I die, in the next Chirche-yerd God vouchsafe, and naut in the Chirche; but in the utterist corner, as he that is unworthy to lyn therein, save the mercis of God. And, that there be non manner of cost, done about my berying, neither in Meet, neither in Dry●●gge, nor in no other thing, but it be to any such one that needyth it, after the Law of God; save fifty Tapers of Wax: and anon, as I be ded, put me in the Earth, etc.  
To whom succeeded Edward Latimer, 
Edward.  his Brother 
m Lib. cedul. 12 H. 4. p. ●23.  and heir (called also Bochard) who departed 
n Lib. cedul. 12 H. 4. p. ●23.  this life, without issue in 12 H. 4. being then seized 
o Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 4. m 8. ●laus 12 H 4 m. 19  of the Manor of Wardon, and Castle of Braybroke, in Com. North. as also of divers other Lands, lying in that Shire, and in other Counties; leaving john Gryffin, his Cousin 
p Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 4. m 8. ●laus 12 H 4 m. 19  and next heir; viz. son of Richard, son of Elizabeth, sister of him the said Edward: who, doing his Fealty, had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 12 Hen. 4. m 8. ●laus● 12 H 4● m. 19  of his Lands. From which john, is Sir Edward Gryffin Knight, now Treasurer of the Chamber to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, and owner of that Castle, lineally descended.   

Burghersh.  
[32 Edw. 1.]  
IN 26 E. 1. Robert de Burghersh, 
Robert.  being made 
a Pat. 26 E. 1. m. 17.  Constable of Dovor-Castle, had his Commission for that trust renewed 
b Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 17.  the next ensuing year; being then also constituted 
c Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 17.  Warden of the Cinque-ports: and, in 32 and 33 E. 1. was summoned 
d Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: but departed 
e Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 41.  this life in 34 E. 1. seized 
f Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 41.  of the Manors of Siinatone, in Com. Gloc. Chidingston, Bo●●on- Olauf, and Stating, in Com. Cantii; as also, of the Manor of Burghersh, in Com. Suss. leaving Stephen his son 
g Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 41.  and heir Twenty three years' age.  
Which Stephen, 
Stephen.  then doing his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 34 E. 1. m. 1.  of his Lands: and, in 1 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
i Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 22.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, within his Lordships of Sturb●●●, B●●on- Allefes, Haccesdene, 〈◊〉, and ●hidingstone, in Com. Cantii, as also in those of Burghersh. in Com. Suss.  
To whom succeeded B●rtholomew, 
Bartholomew.  who married 
k Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 71.  Elizabeth, one of the daughters and heirs of Theobald de Verdo● (a great Baron in 〈◊〉:) which Bartholomew in 11 E. 2. was 
l Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland; being of the retinue 
m Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 13.  with Bartholomew de Badlesmere. But, in 15 E. 2. taking 
n Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 3●9.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and the rest of those Lords which opposed the two Spensers (at that time the King's chief Favourites) upon their defeat at Burrough- Brigg, fled 
o Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 3●9.  with the same Lord Badlesmere, to his Castle of Leedes in Kent. Which Castle being thereupon besieged and taken 
p Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 3●9. , they were sent prisoners 
q Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 3●9.  to the Tower of London. But, towards the latter end of that King's reign (scilicet in 20 E. 2.) upon the arrival of Queen Isabella and Prince Edward, the Scene so changed, that the authority of the King signified nothing; whereupon this Bartholomew was made Constable 
r Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 3.  of Dovor Castle, and Warden 
s Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2. m. 3.  of the Cinque-ports. And, upon that King's deposal, had 
t Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 29.  a new Commission for that trust, from King Edward▪ the Third, in the first year of his Reign. So likewise in 
u Rot. Fin. 2. E. 3. m. 15.  2. E. 3.  
And the same year, upon partition 
x Claus. 2 E. 3 m. 11.  of the Lord Verden's Lands, obtained, for the purpartle of the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife, an assignation 
y Claus. 2 E. 3 m. 11.  of the Castle of Ewyas Lacie, in Com. Monm. and Manor of Stoke super Terne, in Com. Salop. Shortly after which, he had a Charter 
z Cart. 3 E. 3. n. 5.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Stoke super turn: And, in 4 E. 3. procured a grant 
a Cart. 4 E. 3. n. 80.  from the King, in Fee, of the Manor of Whittewik, in Com. Leic. In which year he was sent Ambassador 
b Rot. Rom. 4 E. 3. m. 1.  to the Pope (with Will. de Montacute) for confirmation of certain Privileges to the Abbot and Covent of Westminster, (as chief of the King's Chapel, within his Royal Palace.) Which Privileges had been formerly granted 
c Rot. Rom. 4 E. 3. m. 1.  unto them by Pope Honorius the Fourth.  
Being also the same year, retained, by Indenture 
d Rot. Fin. 4 E. 3. m. 22.  to serve the King, both in Peace and War, during his whole life: in recompense of his services done, and to be done, he had a Grant, for life, of the Manors of Bisheie, in Com. Hertf. Northwould, in Com. Essex. Eston in Com. North. and Talworth, in Com. Surr. part of the possessions of Edmund Earl of Kent attainted; with all the cattle and Stock thereon, at reasonable pri●es. And, in 5 E. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. ...  of the Lands, which were of the Inheritance of the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife. In which year he was constituted 
f Pat. 5 E. 3. m 7.  Seneschal of Ponthieu.  
In 7 E. 3. he was 
g Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 27.  in the Wars of Scotland: and the same year constituted 
h Rot. Vasc. 8. E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners to treat for a Truce with the French. In 9 E. 3. being again 
i Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  in the Wars of Scotland, he was made 
k Rot. Fin. 9 E. 3. m. 5.  Warden of all the King's Forests South of Trent. In 12 E. 3. he attended 
l Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  the King in that Expedition, by him made into Flanders, being then made Admiral 
* Rot. vasc. 12 E. 3. m. 15.  of the Seas to the Westwards: And, the same year, obtained a Charter 
m Cart. 12 E. 3. m. 11.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Haydey, and Kilwardthory, in Com. Linc. as also at Chidingston in Kent. In 15 E. 3. he was 
n Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 2.  again in the Scotish Wars: and had an assignation 
o Claus. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 38.  of One hundred pounds out of the King's Exchequer, of the wages due to him▪ for his services; especially for his attendance at Counsels: Being the same year also joined in Commission 
p Rot. Alem. 15 E. 3. m ...  with Will. de Clintan Earl of H▪ and others; to treat with Philip de Valois, touching King Edward's right to the Crown of France.  
In 16 E. 3. he was associated 
q Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 18. & 34.  with the Bishop of London, Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and others, in that Embassy then made into Brabant, and Flanders, for Treating with the King's Allies, and Confederates, upon an Expedition into France: and the same year attended King Edward in his Wars of Britanny; having, for the wages 
r Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  of himself and his retinue, in that service, Licence 
s Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  to transport fourteen Sacks of Wool, to the King's Staple beyond the Seas. In this year he obtained another Charter 
t Cart. 16 E. 3. n. 10.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, of Heydore, Kilwarthorpe, Oseby, and Aseby, in Com. Linc. Stuecle in Com. Buck. Bekeswell, and Sibyl- Hidingham, in Com. Essex. Chidinston, in Com. Kanc. Hetredbury Sturt, and Colerne, in Com. Wilts. as also in Farley, and Welewe, in Com. Somerset. And, in 17 E. 3. (together with 
u Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 12.  Henry of Lancaster Earl of Derby, and other great persons) was sent 
x Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 12.  to Pope Clement the Sixth, to treat, with the Ambassadors of Philip de Valois, touching those Dignities, 
〈…〉  Honours and Lands, for which there had been formerly such sharp Dispute. At which time he was again made Governor 
y Pat. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports.  
In 18 Edw. 3. upon a farther Partition 
z Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 27.  made of the Lands of Theobald de Verdon, he had, in right of the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife, an assignation 
a Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 27.  of the Manor of Brandon, with the Hamlet of Bretford, in Com. Warr. as also of the Manor of Crakemersh, in Com. Staff. And, being the same year, again 
b Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 1.  in the Wars of France, obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 18 E. 3. n. 23.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Hendene in Kent, Kersalton, in Com. Surr., and in those of Gransete, Cotes, and Berton, in Com. Cantabr. In 19 Edw. 3. he went again 
d Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 5.  into France. So likewise in 
e Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m 3.  20 Edw. 3. that being the time when the famous Battle of Cressi was fought, where the English had so great a Victory. And, for his good service 
f Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  done in those Wars; obtained, the next year following, a Grant 
g Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  from the King, of the Marriage of Isabella, one of the sisters and heirs of Edward de St. john, son and heir to Hugh de St. john deceased. In 22 E. 3. he was 
h Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 2.  again in the Wars of France: and was 
i Rot. Rom. 21 E. 3.  once more sent, with Henry Earl of Lancaster, and others, unto Rome; there to treat, in the presence of the Pope, for a firm and final Peace with the French: As also 
k Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 4.  with the Earl of Flanders, touching certain differences, betwixt the English and Flemings.  
In 23 Edw. 3. being then Lord Chamberlain 
l Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  of the King's Household, he accompanied 
m Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  the Earl of Lancaster, in that Expedition then made into Gascoine, for suppressing 
* Stow's Ann.  those Insurrections, then made in those parts.  
In 26 E. 3. having the custody 
n Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 7.  of the Lands of Hugh le Despenser, upon that Expedition then made into France, he was charged 
o Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 7.  with Sixty men, well Armed, for his Territories of Glamorgan, and Morganock: and, in 27 Edw. 3. was sent 
p H. Knighton, 2606. n. 50.  with the Duke of Lancaster, and others, to Calais, to treat of Peace with the French. Whereupon Truce 
q H. Knighton, 2606. n. 50.  was, for a while, concluded.  
In 29 Edw. 3. he was again 
r Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 2. m. 22.  made Constable of the Tower of London: And, having been summoned to Parliament from 1 Edw. 3. till 28 inclusive, departed this 
s Esc. 29 E. 3. n. 44.  life before the end of that 29th year, upon Sunday next after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula; being seized 
t Esc. 29 E. 3. n. 44.  of the Manors of Clopham, in Com. Bedf. Stivecle, in Com. Buck. two parts of the Town of Botenhall, and moiety of Kenton- Kelvert, in Com. Staff. of the Manor of Heydor, in Com. Linc. Shoford, Chydingston, Heandenne, Foxgrove, and plumsted, in Com. Cantii Bertone,. and Grantesete, in Com. Cantabr. Ryhale, in Com. Rotel. Westcourt in Heghtredebury, with the Hundred of Heghtredebury; Estcourt in Heghtredebury; Steorte-Myldenhale; Colerne, and Hurdecote, in Com. Wiltes Welewe,. and Herleye, in Com. Somerset. with certain Lands in the Parishes of Horn, Hurl and Kersalton, in Com. Surr. leaving Bartholomew 
u Esc. 29 E. 3. n. 44.  his son and heir Twenty six years of age; and Henry 
x Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 91.  a younger son: as also a daughter, called joan; unto whom, in consideration 
y Pat. 29 E. 3 p. 1. m. 5.  of the good services of the before-specified Bartholomew, her Father, the King granted 
z Pat. 29 E. 3 p. 1. m. 5.  the custody of the Manor of Ewe●me, in Com. Oxon. during the Minority of the heir of john de Burghersh, then deceased. So likewise, for the same consideration, did his Administrators obtain a special Pardon, 
a Pat. 30 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2. , for all those Debts, which at the time of his death, were by him due to the King's Exchequer.  
A younger Brother (as I guess) of this first mentioned Bartholomew, was Henry de Burghersh, made 
n Godw. de. praesul.  Bishop of Lincoln in 14 Edw. 2. but, for his adherence 
o Rot. Rom. 16 E. 2. m. 9  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster and the rest, who then put themselves in Arms, under colour of reforming what was amiss in the Government; was outed 
p Rot. Rom. 16 E. 2. m. 9  of that Bishopric for a time.  
Afterwards, scilicet, in 1 Edw. 3. he was made 
† Pat. 1 E 3. p. 1. m 9  Lord Treasurer of England: and the next ensuing year Lord 
* Pat. 2 E. 3. p. 2. m. 34.  Chancellor. After his death, which happened 
q Th. Walsing. in an. 1343.  at Gant, in Flanders, An. 1343 (17 Edw. 3.) It was reported 
r Th. Walsing. in an. 1343. ; that, having made a new Park at Tynghurst, wherein he enclosed much ground, that belonged to divers of his poor Tenants; and, for which, he had many a bitter Curse; he appeared unto a certain person (who had been one of his Esquires) in the habit of a Keeper, with his Bow, Quiver of Arrows, and a Horn by his side; likewise clothed with a short Green Coat; and said to him thus; Thou knowest how I have offended God, and injured the Poor by my Enclosure of this Park: for this cause therefore am I enjoined Penance, to be the Keeper of it, till it be laid open again. Go therefore to the Canons of Lincoln (my Brethren) and entreat them from me, to make restitution to the Poor, of what I thus wrongfully took from them. Whereupon, having delivered his Message to the Canons; they sent one of their Company, called William Batcheler, to see it performed; who caused the Banks and Pales to be forthwith thrown down, and the Ditches filled up again: and, having so done, returned by St. Alban, where he made relation thereof to the Abbot.  
I come now to Bartholomew de Burghersh, 
Bartholomew.  his son and heir.  
In 9 Edw. 3. this Bartholomew, having Married 
b Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  cecily the daughter and heir of Richard de Weyland, making proof 
c Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  of her age, had Livery 
d Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 27.  of her Lands: and, in 13 Edw. 3. was 
e Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 3.  in that Expedition, then made into Flanders. In 16 E. 3. he attended 
f Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 8.  the King into Brittany. And, in 20 E. 3. was 
g Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of the Black-Prince his Retinue in the Wars of France. Where he continued 
h Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  also the next ensuing year; and was at the siege 
i Ibid.  of Calais: having, in recompense 
k Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m 33.  of his Expenses in that service, a Grant of the Lands of john de Lovein deceased, till his heir should be of full age. In 23 Edw. 3. he was in the Wars of 
l Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3 m. 2.  Gascoine: And, the same year obtained a Charter 
m Cart. 23 E. 3. n. 3.  for Free-warren to himself and Cecilie his Wife, and their heirs, in all their Demesn-lands of Henlee, Witnesham, Swinlond, Cokefeld, Clopton, Blakesale, Tunstall, Ashe-Bigod, Watesdene, Glenham, Middleton, Carleton- Colvile, Whelnetham, Onhouse, and Buxhale, in Com. Norf. & Suff.  
In 24 Edw. 3. upon the Institution of the most Noble Order of the Garter, he had such an high esteem for his valour and Military skill, that he was made choice 
n Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of by that Martial King (viz. Edw. 3.) to be one of the Knight's Companions thereof. And, in 28 Edw. 3. took a journey 
o Pat. 28 E. 3. p. 11 m. 1.  to the Holy Land.  
In 29 Edw. 3. being 
p Rot. Vase. 29 E. 3. m. 8.  with Prince Edward, in the Wars of Gascoine, where he had an eminent command 
q Stow's Ann.  in the Body of his Army; and was 
r Stow's Ann.  at the taking of all those Towns and Places, whereof our Annals make mention to have been then won; he obtained Livery 
s Stow's Ann.  of his Lands, upon his Father's death, at that time; his Homage being respited 
t Rot. Fin. 29 E. 3. m. 9  by reason of his employment there. It is said 
u Stow's Ann. , that at that time, he made an Excursion from the Army, with Sir john Chandos, and Sir james de Audley, with Twenty four Horse; and, falling upon the rear of the French, took thirty two Knights and Gentlemen prisoners.  
In 30 Edw. 3. he was again 
x Prois. lib. 1. cap. 157.  in those Wars of Ga●come; at which time the English obtained that signal Victory at Poytiers. And, being 
y Ibid. cap. 219.  with Prince Edward, upon his retreat, from foraging of ●erry, was set 
z Ibid. cap. 219.  upon by an Ambuscado, near unto 〈◊〉; but behaved 
a Ibid. cap. 219.  himself so courageously in skirmishing with the Enemy; that he kept them off, till the Prince drew near; upon the sight of whose Forces, they fled. In 33 Edw. 3. he attended 
b Rot. Vase 33●. 3. m 8.  the King again into 〈◊〉. At which time, making another Excursion 
c H Knigh. 2622. 40 & 50.  to Sourmussy, which was fortified by a double Ditch, he took 
d H Knigh. 2622. 40 & 50.  it by assault: and soon after, by undermining the Castle, obtained 
e H Knigh. 2622. 40 & 50.  it by render.  
In 34 Edw 3. Elizabeth his Mother then departing 
f Rot. ●ranc. 34 E. 3. m. 10.  this life, he had Livery 
g Rot. ●ranc. 34 E. 3. m. 10.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited, 
h Rot. ●ranc. 34 E. 3. m. 10.  by reason of his absence, in the Wars of France: And, for that respect had also a special respite 
i Claus 34 E. 3. in derso m 22.  for all his Debts. In 37 Edw. 3. he was sent 
k ●rois. cap. 219.  to Dover, with divers other eminent persons, to attend King john of France, upon his landing there; thence to Canterbury; and so to Etham, where King Edward at that time was. Shortly after which, he obtained, from the King, a Grant 
l Liberarae 37 E. 3. m. 3.  of Two hundred pounds of that Debt, which was due to him for the Count of Vendedour, his prisoner. In 39 Edw. 3. he was in another Expedition 
m Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1. m 15.  made into Flanders. So likewise in 
n Pat. 40 E. 3. p. 1. m 19  40 Edw. 3. And, in 42 Edw. 3. upon the Peace made betwixt King Eward and the French, was 
o Prois. f 146. b.  one of those Lords, who Swore to the Articles, on the King's part, for the performance of them.  
By his last Will and Testament 
p Witlesey, f. 98. a. , bearing date at London, 4th April, An 1369. (43 Edw. 3.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of 〈◊〉, before the Image of the blessed Virgin: Appointing, that, soon after his death, his Corpse should be (to that purpose) carried thither, having one Taper at the head, and another at the fect, where it was to rest the first night. Likewise, that a Dirige should be there said▪ and, in the morning, a Mass, whereat a Noble to be offered for his Soul. Moreover, that two Torches should be carried along, with no Corpse one on the one side, and the other on the other side, kindled at the passing through every Town; and then given to that Church, wherein it should rest at night. Likewise, that the Chariot, in which it was to be carried, should be covered with red Cendall, with the Lion of his Arms thereon, and his Helmet at the head: and that to every Church, wherein it was to rest all night, the like Cloth of Condall, with his Arms thereon, to be left. Also, that every morning, there should be given to the Poor of that place, so much Dole, as his Executors should think fit. And, that upon the day of his Funeral, no other cover should be on his Body, than that of red Cendall, with the Lion for his Arms; and his Helmet; as also a Taper at the Head, and another at the Feet; and on each side a Torch.  
To Sir Walter Pavely he bequeathed astanding Cup gilt, with an L. upon the Cover; as also his whole Suit of Arms for the Justs, with his Coat of Male, and Sword.  
And departed 
q Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 14.  this life 5th April, 43 Edw. 3. being then seized 
r Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 14.  of the Manor of Bekeswell, in Com. Essex; of the Castle and hundred of Ewyas- Lacie, in the Marches of Wales: Of the Manors of Heyhtredesbury, Ste●te, and Colerne, in Com. Wilts. Of the Manors of Welwetham, Carleton, Middelton, Blaxole, ash, Clopton, Swinlond, Cokefeld, and Witnesham, in Com. Suff. and of the Manor of Fenhale, in the same County; which he held by the Courtesy of England, in right of the before-specified Cecilie his Wife. Leaving Margaret, his second Wife, Sister 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. s.  to Bartholomew Lord Badlesmere, surviving; whom, with the before-specified Walter Pavely, he constituted 
t Whitlesey ut supra.  his Executors: and Elizabeth his daughter and heir, Married to Edward le Despenser, being then Twenty seven years of age.  
After which; viz. in 20 Rich. 2. Sir Roger de Swillington Knight obtained Licence 
u Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 3. m. 23.  from the King, to found a Chantry, consisting of five Priests, one Clerk, six Children, in the Chapel of St. Catherine, within the Cathedral Church of Lincoln, for the health of the Soul of King Edward the Third, and of this last mentioned Bartholonew Lord Burghersh, and all his Ancestors.  
¶ I come now to Henry de Burghersh, 
Henry.  brother of this Bartholomew.  
This Henry, being a Knight 
x Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  in 21 Edw. 3. and having Married 
y Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  Isabella, one of the sisters and coheirs to Edmund de St. john, had for her purparty, of the Lands of that Inheritance, an Assignation 
z Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 57 Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  of the Manors of Bernham, Halfnaked, and Midd●ton, in Com. Suss. as also of Forty pounds yearly Rent, out of the Manor of 〈◊〉, juxta Dertford, in Com Cantii. with one acre of Land in West-field, within the Manor of Ba●yng, in Com. South. and departed 
a Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 91  this life in 23 E. 3. leaving Bartholomew 
b Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 91  his brother and heir Twenty six years of age: and Isabel his Wife surviving, afterwards Married 
c Claus 2 E. 3 p. 1. m. ●1.  to Lucas de Poynings  
¶ Of this Family was john de Burghersh, 
john.  who took to Wife 
d Rot. Fin 31 E. ●. m. 8.  Maud, one of the daughters and heirs of Edmund Bacon, of ... in Com. Essex, but died 
e Rot Fin 31 E. ●. m. 8.  before the 31th of Edw 3. leaving issue by her, a son called 
e Rot Fin 31 E. ●. m. 8.  john, 
john.  then within age. Which john, as Cousin 
f Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 3.  and heir to William de Kerdeston, his Grandfather; making proof 
g Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 3.  of his age in 40 Edw. 3. had Livery 
h Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 3.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, lying in the Counties of Norff. and Suff. But, this Livery was afterwards controverted by William de Kerdeston, who, laying claim 
i Rot. Fin. 46 E. 3 m. 22.  to those Lands, as son and heir to the before-specified William, prevailed 
k Rot. Fin. 46 E. 3 m. 22.  therein.  
In 47 Edw. 3. this john de Burghershe, being then a Knight 
l Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3 m. 26.  was 
m Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3 m. 16.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders: but died 
* Claus. 19 R. 2 m. 15.  in 19 Rich. 2. or before; leaving issue, by Ismania, his Wife, daughter 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of ... Hanham of ... in Com. Gloc. and Widow 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir john Ralegh of Nettlecombe Knight, two daughters his heirs; Margaret, first Married 
p Claus. ut. supra.  to Sir john Grenevil Knight, and afterwards to 
q Claus. 9 H. 5 m. 17.  john Arundel of ... in Com. Cornub Esq. And Maude the Wife 
r Claus. 19 R. 2. m. 15.  of Thomas Chaucer.  
Which Margaret, upon partition 
s Ib.  of the Lands of that Inheritance, had for her purparty, an assignation 
t Ibid.  of the Manor of Ravensbury, in Com. Oxon. Likewise a certain parcel of Land, called Allemansland, lying in Micham, in Com. Surr. certain Lands in Skendelby, in Com. Linc. Emelme, and Tythorpe, in Com. Oxon. with divers Woods and Underwoods' in Ryngefey, and Tourley, in Com. Buck.   

Thweng.  
[35 Edw. 1.]  
OF this Family (anciently Lords of Kilton Castle in Cleveland, and other large possessions in that Northern Tract of Yor●shi●e,) the first, touching whom I find mention, is Sir Robert de Thweng Knight; 
Robert.  who in 22 H. 3. upon 
a M. Paris. in ann. 1239.  that Usurpation made by the Pope, of the Rights which the Nobility of England had to the Patronage of such Churches as were within their own Fee, whereof their Ancestors had been ever possessed: being himself likewise outed 
b M. Paris. in ann. 1239.  of the Patronage of that at Luthunum (now called Lythum) in the Diocese of York, and finding no 
c M. Paris. in ann. 1239.  remedy, upon complaint to the Archbishop of that Province, was the person who took a journey 
d M. Paris. in ann. 1239.  unto the Court of Rome, with Letters from those Nobles, representing to his Holiness, the injury they had suffered thereby.  
To this Robert succeeded Marmaduke his Son, 
Marmaduke.  who in 42 H. 3. when the Scots had Rebelliously seized upon their King (who Wedded the Daughter of King Henry the Third) and kept him in restraint▪ had Summons 
e Claus. 42 H. 3 in dorso m. 12.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms; and to accompany the rest of those Northern Barons, whom the King had commanded to march into Scotland, for his rescue.  
This Marmaduke Married 
f Ex. Col. R. Dodsw.  one of the Sisters and Coheirs of Duncan Darell; and had Issue 
g Ex. autog. pènes ●●. D. Lumley ann. 1578.  Robert; 
Robert  and he another 
h Ex. autog. pènes. ●●. D. Lumley ann. 1578.  Marmaduke, 
Marmaduke.  who Married 
i Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 707. n 60.  Lucia the Sister and Co-heir to Peter de Brus; and for her purparty of those Lands, whereof her Brother died seized, had in 1 E. 1. Livery 
k Claus. 1. E. 1. m. 11.  of the Manors of Daneby, Buchy, with the Foreign, etc. Lelhom, Wolvedale, Manselonges,; as also of the Manors of, Brochton, and Skyngreve, with the Town of great Morsom (alias Moresoon,) the Moiety of the Advouson of the Priory of Gileburne, and Moiety of the Bayliwick of Langeberwe; likewise 
l Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 31. Ebor.  of the Chase of the Vales of Swindale, Lehawenes; and of the other Dales, as the great Road way leadeth from Lardethorn,, to Skelton,, by Scortebec, betwixt Katerig, and Stango.  
And in 7 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
m Cart. 7. E. 1. n. 35.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands at Brunne, Bretton, and Skerkinnergrive, in Com. Ebor. Moreover in 21 E. 1. he had another Charter 
n Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 24.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands at Twenge, Lyun, Kilton, Morsum, Thorpe, Holme, in holderness; Oketon, Bottese, and Lunte, in Com. Ebor. As also for a Market every week, upon the Thursday at Lunce; and a Fair, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of All-Saints. Likewise for a Market every Week upon the Wednesday at Thwenge; and a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Thomas the Martyr. And for a Market every week upon the Wednesday, at Cotum, in Com. Ebor with a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Laurence.  
In 22 E. 1. this Marmaduke had Summons 
o Rot Vasc 22 E 1. in dorso m. 8.  (8 junii) amongst other the great Men of that time, to repair with all speed to the King, and to afford him his Advice, touching the most important affairs of the Realm. Likewise, soon after that, to attend 
p Ibid. m 7.  him at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into France; and left Issue 
q Ex autogr. penès praef. J. D. Lumley.  Robert 
Robert.  and Marmaduke, with some other younger Sons. Which Robert had Issue, 
r Esc. 26. B. 1. n. 12.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Lucy, born 
s Esc. 26. B. 1. n. 12.  at Bylton, on Friday next preceding Palm-Sunday, 7 E. 1. and Christened ᵗ upon Palm-Sunday, in the Chapel of St. Peter there; Sir Richard de Thweng, Peter marshal, Richard le Estymour, the Lady Lucy, Wife to the said Marmaduke de Thweng, and Margery de Brus, being then present. Which Lucy (then born) became the Wife 
u Claus. 23 E. 1. m. 4  of William de Latimer junior: But from him being at length divorced 
x Es. 5. E. 2. n. 10. ●●or.  by Sentence from the Court of Rome, pronounced in the Ecclesiastical Consistory at York, she afterwards Married 
y Ex autogr. penès praef D. Lumley.  to Nicholas de Meinill, next to Bartholemew de Fancourt, and last to Robert de Everingham.  
To this last mentioned Robert de Thweng, succeeded 
z Ex autogr. penès praef D. Lumley.  his Brother Marmaduke, 
Marmaduke.  as Heir Male. Which Marmaduke, in 25 E. 1. being 
a H. Knighton 2518. n. 30 etc.  in that great Battle of Shivelyn, in Scotland, (so fatal to the English) seeing 
b H. Knighton 2518. n. 30 etc.  the Scots descending from the Hill, and much too strong for them; also that they had possessed the Bridge; said 
c H. Knighton 2518. n. 30 etc.  to his fellow Soldiers, Is it not now time to Charge them? Whereunto they assenting, fell upon part of their Army, and put 
d Ibid.  them to the rout. But the rest of the English not 
e Ibid.  advancing, the Scots intercepted 
f Ibid.  their coming to the Bridge. Which being discerned by the English, some moved, 
g Ibid.  that they should betake themselves to the River; alleging it impossible otherwise to escape destruction. Whereto this Marmaduke answered, 
h Ibid.  It shall never be said of me, that I did voluntarily drown myself. God forbid, that such a dishonour should fall upon you, or any English Man, therefore, follow me, and I will make way for you to the Bridge. And setting spurs to his Horse, rushed 
i Ibid.  into the thickest of them, killing many, passed unhurt, (he being 
k Ibid.  a person very tall of Stature, and of great Strength.) But his Nephew, who was then wounded, and his Horse slain, said 
l Ibid.  Sir I pray you save me. Whereunto he answered, Get up, and follow me. To which he replied, 
m Ibid.  I am so weak I cannot. Whereupon his Esquire alighting, bid 
n Ibid.  him get up on his Horse; and said 
o Ibid.  to his Lord, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest. And so coming to the Bridge, they got 
p Ibid.  safe away; all the rest, to the number of well nigh one hundred Horse, and about five thousand Foot being 
q Ibid.  slain.  
Notwithstanding which ill success, the next year following, he marched 
r Rot. Scoc 26 E. 1 m 9  again into Scotland. So likewise in 
s Pot. Scoc. 29 E. 1 m.  29 E. 1. 32 
t Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 4  E. 1. 4 
u Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2 in dorso m 5  E. 2. 12 
x Rot Sco. 12 E. 2 m 10  E. 2. and 
y Rot Scoc. 13 E. 2 m 8.  13 E. 2. And having been summoned 
z Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 35 E. 1. till 16 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
a Esc 16. E. 2. n. 51.  this life the same year, leaving Issue, by Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
b Ex autogr. Penès praef. D. Lumley.  to William de Ros of ●gmanthorpe, in Com. Ebor. William his Son and Heir, to whom he had given 
c Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 7.  certain Lands it Helsynton, Kyrkby, in Kendale, Warson, and Kernetech, Tyrom, and Rocheclif; as also the Manors of Thweng. Lund, Octon, and Rottese. Which William 
William.  then doing his Homage, had Livery of those other Lands, whereof his Father died seized, viz. of the Manors of Lythom, and Kylton, in Com. Ebor. and divers in Com. Westmorl. likewise 
d Esc. 16. E. 2. ut supra.  of the Manor of Holme, in Holderness, he being, at that time, thirty years of age.  
And in 2. E. 3. obtained a Grant 
e Cart. 9 E. 3. m. 71.  for a Market every week upon the Friday, and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Luke the Evangelist, at Stanely▪ in Kendale, in Com. Westmorl. This William had Summons 
f Claus. 18. E. a. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 18 E 2. but never afterwards; and having Married 
g Ex autogr. penès praef. D. Lumley.  Katherine, Daughter to Thomas Lord Furnival of 〈◊〉, died 
h Ex autogr. penès praef. D. Lumley.  25 Febr. 15 E. 3. without Issue. Whereupon Robert 
Robert.  his Brother, (a Clerk) became his Heir; 
i Rot. Fin. 15.  and the same year doing his Homage, had Livery 
k E 3 m 26  of his Lands; but died 
l Ex autogr penès praef D. Lumley.  on Thursday preceding the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, in 18 E. 3. By reason whereof the Inheritance descended 
m Ex autogr penès praef D. Lumley.  to Thomas 
Thomas.  his Brother, (a Clergyman also.) Which Thomas, in 22 E. 3. being Rector 
n Ibid.  of the Church of Lythum, founded 
o Ibid.  a Chantry of twelve Priests, and four Clerks, in the Parochial Church there, to pray for the good estate of himself, and Henry Lord Perci, and for the Souls of their Ancestors. Also for the Souls of Robert de Thweng, and Maud his wife; Marmaduke de Thweng, and Lucy his Wife, another Marmaduke, and Isabella his Wife. Likewise for the Soul of the last Marmaduke; and the Souls of William, Robert, john, and Nicholas his Brothers.  
And departed 
p Esc. 48. E. 3. n. 68  this life upon Trinity-Sunday, 48 E. 3. being then seized 
q Esc. 48. E. 3. n. 68  of the Manors of Ellall, and Thurnum, in Com. Lanc. Helsyngton, with the Hamlets of Crossethwayt, so Lithe, and Annerholm●. Also of the Manor of Staneley, with the Hamlets; and of the Town of Kirkby, in Kendale, in Com. Westmorl. Likewise of the Manor and Hamlet of Moressom, the Hamlet of Rotesse, the Manors of Lunde upon the Woulds; of the Castle of Kyltone, with the Hamlets of Livertone, Thorpe, Skelton, Esyngton, Skynnergreve, Brotton, Hilderwell, and Lythum; and of the Manors of Thwenge, Lythom, Killom, Kilton, Morsome- magna, Octone, and Moresome- parva, all in Com. Ebor. the Descendants of his three Sisters, (viz. Lucia, the Wife 
r 〈…〉  of Sir Robert de Lumley, Knight, Margaret of 
s 〈…〉  Sir Robert de Hilton, of Swine, in Com. Ebor. Knight, and Katherine of 
t 〈…〉  Sir Ralph D'aubenie Knight) being 
u 〈…〉  his Heirs. Whereupon, partition 
x 〈…〉  was made of that Inheritance, Sir William de Botreaux Knight, and Elizabeth, his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Katherine (the youngest Sister) having an assignation 
y 〈…〉  of the Manor of Lund, upon the Woulds, as also of one Message, and one Carucate of Land in Glaphow, one other Message called Oidinel-rydlugn▪ and the Moiety of one Ox-gang of Land in Skelton, in Cliveland, for her purparty; paying eight pounds ten shillings and six pence yearly, to Robert the Son of Marmaduke de Lumley, Son of Lucy, one other of the Sisters of the said Thomas, then under age, and in ward to William de Latimer. And to Sir Walter Pedwardyn Knight, and Isabel his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Margaret, one other of the said Sisters, as also to Sir john Hothum Knight, Son of Maud, the other Daughter of the said Margaret, had four pounds five shillings per annum, out of the said Manor of Lund.   

Tibetot▪  
[1 Edw. 2.]  
THe first mention I have seen of this name, is in 6 joh. where, by reason 
a Claus 6. Joh. m. 20.  of the forfeiture of Walter de Tibetot, 
Walter.  for adhering to the King's Enemies, his Lands in Leiceste●●●ire, were given 
b Claus 6. Joh. m. 20.  to the Earl of 〈◊〉 of whom they were held.  
The next is, of Henry de Tibetot, 
Henry.  who in 1 H. 3. being in 
c Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 17.  Arms for the King, with Thomas Botterel for their support in his Service, had a Grant 
d Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 17.  of those possessions, lying in the Counties of York, and Lincoln, which did belong to Adam Painel, who took part with the Rebellious Barons of that time. Which Henry departed this life, in 34 H. 3. as it seems; for Robert his Son, then doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Claus 34. H. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands, and in 50 H. 3. was made Governor 
* Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 43.  of the Castle at Porchester, in come. South. Which Robert, 
Robert.  having been a trusty servant 
f Pat. 54. H. 3. m. 10.  to Prince Edward, for divers years; and attending 
g Pat. 54. H. 3. m. 10.  him into the Holy-Land, in consideration 
h Pat. 54. H. 3. m. 10.  thereof, in 54 H. 3. obtained a Grant 
i Pat. 54. H. 3. m. 10.  from the King, that in case he departed this life before his return; his Executors should have the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir, and in 3 E. 1. was made Governor 
k Rot. Fin. 3. E. 1. m. 37.  of Nottingham-Castle.  
In 5 E. 1. he was 
l Holinsh: Chron. p. 787.  one of the Commissioners appointed to make Peace betwixt King Edward, and Lewelin up Griffith Prince of 〈◊〉, and in 6 E. 1. procured Licence 
m Cart. 6. E. 1. n. 25.  to hold a Market every week, upon the Wednesday at his Manor of Burwell, in Com. Cantabr. As also to keep a Fair there yearly, to begin on Monday in Whitsunweek, and to continue fourteen days after. In 8 E. 1. he was again 
n Rot Fin. g. E. 1. m. 8.  made Governor of Nottingham-Castle: and in 
o Pat 9 E. 1. m. 15.  9 E. 1. Justice of South-Wales, as also Governor 
p Pat 9 E. 1. m. 15.  of the Castles of Caermarthin, and Cardigan.  
In 13 E. 1. he had a Grant 
q Pat. 14. R. a. p. 2. per Inspex.  from john the Son of Gerard de Rhodes, to himself, and Eve his Wife, (Daughter of Pain de Chaworth,) and to Pain de Tibetot his Son and Heir, in Fee of the Manors of Langar, and Berneston, in Com. Nott. with the Advouson of the Church of Langar, and Chapels thereto belonging. As also of the Homage and Services of Gervase de Wilesford and his Heirs, for the Manors of Clifton, and Wilesford; the like Homage and Services of Henry de Perpount and his Heirs, for the Manor of Barton; of Robert Luterell and his Heirs, for the Manors of Brugeford and Gameston; of the Bishop of Carlisle, and his Successors, for the Manor of Horncastre, and of the Homage and Services of Edmund Deincourt, and his Heirs.  
And in 17 E. 1. had a special Release 
r Claus. 17. E. 1. in dorso m. 4.  of all the premises, bearing date at Canterbury, on Tuesday next after the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady, as also of an annual Rent, payable by him the said Robert, unto the before specified john, and his Heirs.  
In 18 E. 1. this Robert de Tibetot had a Charter 
s Cart. 18. E. 1 n. 81.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Bentley, in Com. Ebor. Likewise in those at Langar, and Berneston, in Com. Nett. And in 19 E. 1. upon the Death of William de Breouse, of Gomer, got the Wardship 
t Claus. 19 E. 1. m. 10.  of his Lands. In 20 E. 1. being 
u Hist. of Cambr. p. 379.  the King's Lieutenant for Wales, Encountering 
x Hist. of Cambr. p. 379.  Rees ap Meredith in Battle, he slew 
y Hist. of Cambr. p. 379.  four thousand of his Men, and took 
z Hist. of Cambr. p. 379.  Rees himself Prisoner. Whereupon that Welsh Prince was carried to York, and there suffered 
a Hist. of Cambr. p. 379.  death.  
Some say, 
b Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 679.  that Rees rebelled, by reason of Injuries done to him by this Robert.  
In 22 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 22. E. 1. n. 22.  for Free-Warren at Braundeford, in Com. Suff. And the same year, being 
d Rot. Vase. 22 E. 1. m. 9  to attend the King in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne, received Command 
e Ibid. in dorso m. 7.  to repair to him a Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms for that service; and being in those parts, was associated 
f Ib. iatus m. 10.  with john de Britannia, Lieutenant of Aquitane, to Treat and Conclude with the King of Castille, upon a firm League of Friendship, betwixt King Edward and him. About which time Charles, Brother to the King of France, invading 
g T. Wals. p. 27. n. 40.  the Country, with a great Army, and laying Siege 
h T. Wals. p. 27. n. 40.  to Risune, this Robert being too weak to deal with him, fled 
i T. Wals. p. 27. n. 40.  thence; whereupon it was easily taken.  
In 25 E. 1. he was again 
k Lit. Pardon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  in the Scotish Wars; but the next ensuing year, upon Thursday following the Feast of St. Dunstan, departed 
l Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 39  this life, at Nettlestede; being seized of the Manor of Bentley,, in Com. Ebor. Langar, in Com. Nott. Sttattehale, in Com. Essex. Hardleston, and Borewell, in Com. Cantabr. and Nettelstede, in Com. Suff. leaving 
m Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 39  Pain Tibetot, his Son and Heir, nineteen years of age; as also two Daughters, viz. Hawyse the Wife 
n Claus. 6. E. 1. in dorso m. 15.  of john, the Son of Robert Fitz Roger (a great Baron in Northumberland) and Eve of 
o Claus. 8. E. 1 in dorso m. 1.  Robert the Son of Robert de Tatshall, with which Eve he gave six hundred Marks portion.  
Which Pain, 
Pain.  in 27 E. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 27 E. 1. m 22.  of his Lands, and in 31 E. 1. was 
q Ro●. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 5.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, so likewise in 
r Rot. Scoc. 3. E. 1. m. 1.  32 E. 1. and 
s Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 12.  34 E. 1. but going thence without the King's leave, his Lands were seized. 
t Rot. Fin. 34. E. 1. m. 2.  In 1 E. 2. this Pain, by a special Instrument, 
u Ex autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  bearing date at Boloine, ult. jan. An. 1307. (1 E. 2.) joined with Anthony Bec, Bishop of Durham, Henry de Laci Earl of Lincoln, and divers other great Men of that time, to stand to the King, in support of his Regal Authorities and Rights, and for the advantage of his Subjects. And the same year, being then Justice 
x Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2 m. 17.  of the Forests beyond Trent, was constituted Governor 
y Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2 m. 17.  of the Castle of Narthhampton. In 3 E. 2. he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 3. E. 2. m. 6.  in that expedition then made into Scotland; so likewise in 
a Rot. Scoc 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 5.  4 E. 2. having Summons 
b Rot. Scoc 4 E. 2. in dorso m. 5.  to repair to Rokesburgh, upon the Festival of St Peter ad vincula well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. About which time, he obtained a Charter 
c Cart 4 E. 2. n. 44.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Epreston, in Com. Nott. with a Market there every week upon the Tuesday, and a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross. So likewise in 5 E. 2. another Charter, 
d Cart. 5. E. 2 n 39  to himself and Agnes his Wife, Daughter to William de Ros of Hamlake, (with whom he had 
e Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  in Marriage, the Manor of Wighton on the Woulds, in Com. Ebor.) for a Market, every week, upon the Tuesday at Wighton aforesaid, and a Fair, yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Mary Magdalen.  
In 7 E. 2. he was again 
f Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 2 m 5.  in the Scotish Wars, and having been summoned 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 1 E. 2. till 7 of that King's Reign inclusive, lost 
h T. Wals. p. 80. n 40.  his life, in that fatal Battle of Strivelin, the same year; being then seized 
i Esc 8. E. 2. n. 47.  of the Manor of Wighton, in Com. Ebor. Eperston, and Langar, with the Advouson of the Churches, in Com. Nott. Nettlestede, in Com. Suff. with the Advouson of the Church; Bardeston, and Thorpe-Edmer, in Com. Lei●. Strathale, in Com. Essex.. and Borewell, and Hardleston, in Com. Cantabr. leaving 
k Esc 8. E. 2. n. 47.  john his Son and Heir, at that time of the age of one year, and two Months; and Agnes his Wife surviving, who soon after, Married 
l Claus. 8 E. 2. m 4.  to Thomas de Vere.  
Which john, in 8 E. 3. making proof of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Claus. 8. E. 3. m. 15.  of his Lands; and the same year was 
n Rot. Scoc. 8. E. 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
o Rot. Scoc. 9 E 3. m. 27.  9 E. 3. And in 12 E. 3. in 
p Rot Alem. 12. E. 3. m. 21.  that into Flanders. 
q Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m 5.  In which year having Married 
r Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m 5.  Margaret, the youngest of the Sisters and Coheirs to Giles de Badlesmere (an eminent Baron of that time) upon partition 
s Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. m. ●  of the Lands of their Inheritance, he had, in right of her the said Margaret, an assignation 
t Rot. Fin. 12 E. 3. m. ●  of the Manors of Chetham, in Com. Cantii, Hameldon, in Com. Buck. Sonyndon, in Com. Bedf. Oxinden, in Com. Glouc. Castlecombe, in Com. Wiltes. as also certain Tenements, with a Garden in Lynstreete, within the City of London. Likewise four Shops within Algate: and fifty Acres of Wood lying in Bokynfeld-Woods, in Com. Cantii. And in 15 E. 3. upon 
u Claus. 1● E. 3. p. 2. m. 41.  the Death of Elizabeth, the Widow of the before mentioned Giles Badlesmere, had a farther assignation 
x Claus. 1● E. 3. p. 2. m. 41.  of divers other Lordships, viz. of the Manors of Kyngeston and Sibbeton, in Com. Cantii, Bareve, in Com. Suff. Mardeleye, in Com. Hertf. Orcheston, in Com Wiltes. Little-stubbing, and the fourth part of the Manor of Thaxsted, in Com. Essex, and certain Tenements in Overton, in Com. Rotel. which during her life she held in Dower.  
In which year, this john was again 
y Rot. Alem. 15 E. 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of Flanders, and in 16 E. 3. being in that grand expedition, then made into France, was in the Retinue 
z Ro●. Franc. 16. E 3. m. 18.  with john de Vere, Earl of Oxford. In 20 E. 3. he was Governor 
a Rot. Scoc. 20 E. 3. m 7.  of Barwic upon tweed,; and in 
b Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 16.  33 E. 3. in the Wars of Gascoigne. So likewise 
c Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 11.  in 34 E. 3. And having been summoned 
d Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 9 E. 3. till 39 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
e Esc 41 E. 3. p. 1. n. 59  this life 13 Apr. 41 E. 3. being at that time seized 
f Ibid.  of the Manor of Lyndesels, in come. Essex in right of Margaret his first Wife, (before mentioned) of the Manors of Hardleston, and Burghwell, in Com. Cantabr. Nettelstede, in come. Suff. Oxindon, in come. Glo●c. Eastlecombe, in come Wilts. Sonenden, in come. Bedf. Hameldon, in come. Buck. Langar, and Epirston, in come. Nott. and Chatham, juxta Rochester, in come. Cantii, leaving 
g Ibid.  Robert his Son and Heir, twenty six years of age, (for john his eldest Son, died in his life time.) Which Robert doing his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. ●in. 41 E. 3. m. 15.  of his Lands, and in 43 E. 3. was 
i Rot. Vasc. 43. E. 3. m. 12.  in the Wars of Gascoine.  
This Robert 
Robert.  Married 
k Ex Coll. R. 7. G●●S.  Margaret, the Daughter of William Deincourt, and having been summoned 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 42 and 44 E. 3. departed 
m Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 44.  this life 13 Apr. 46 E. 3. being then seized 
n Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 44.  of the Manors of Hameldon, in come. Buck Bareme, in come. Suff. Lyndesel, Stanbrilg, Podesele- parva, and the fourth part of the Manor of Thaxstede, Market-Overton, in come. Rotel. Eston, in come. Linc. Castlecombe, in come. Wilts. Edmerthorpe, in come. Leic. Bentley, Hanuthwayt,; and Wighton, in come. Ebor. Oxindon, in come. Glouc. Langare, in come. Nott. Nettelstede, and Barewe, in come. Suff. Chatham juxta Rochester, Kingeston, and Sibbeton, in come. Cantii, leaving 
o Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 44.  his three Daughters, his Heirs; viz. Margaret six years of age; Milisent four, and Elizabeth two: and Margaret his Wife surviving. Which Margaret had, for her Dowry, an assignation 
p Claus. 46 E. 3. in dorso m. 8.  of the Manor of Langar, in come. Nott. and Oxindon, in come. Glouc. with the Advousons' of the Churches of barrow and Langar.  
Of these Daughters thus in minorities, Richard le Scrope (than Lord Treasurer of England) had 
q Rot. Fin 46. E. 3. m. 18. Pat. 4. R. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  the Wardship; and disposed 
r Rot. Fin 46. E. 3. m. 18. Pat. 4. R. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  of Margaret (the eldest of them) to Roger le Scrope, his eldest Son, in Marriage; Milisent to 
s Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 29.  Stephen his third Son; and Elizabeth to 
t Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 29.  Philip le Despenser the younger.  
Which Daughters, in 9 R. 2. making proof of their respective ages, had Livery of their Lands.  
The Issue Male of this chief Branch being thus extinct, I now come to Sir john Tiptot Knight, Son 
u Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  and Heir to Sir Pain Tiptot, (a younger Brother 
x Ex Coll. R. Dodsw.  to the last Robert) by Agnes his Wife, 
y Rot. Fin. 1. H. 5. p. 1. m. 8.  Sister to Sir john Wroth Knight.  
This Sir john Tiptot in 1 H. 4. 
john.  being retained 
z Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 3. m. 27.  in the Service of that King, during his life, had in consideration thereof, a Grant 
a Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 3. m. 27.  of one hundred Marks per annum, payable out of the Issues of Cambridgeshire. And in 6 H. 4. upon the attainder 
b Pat. 6 H. ● 4. p. 2. m. 14.  of Thomas Mowbray Earl Marshal and Nottingham, (had together with Ralph de Rochefort) a Grant 
c Pat. 6 H. ● 4. p. 2. m. 14.  from the King, of all the Apparel pertaining to the Body of that Earl, and all his Harness, for Peace and War, as well for great Horses called Coursers, as Saddles for Tilts and Tourneaments.  
In 8 H. 4. upon 
d Pat. 8. H. 4. p. 2. m. 20.  the Rebellion, and Forfeiture of Owen Glendowr, he obtained 
e Pat. 8. H. 4. p. 2. m. 20.  all the Lands of Rhese ap Griffith (an adherent to Owen) lying in the Counties of Caermarden, Catdigan, and elsewhere, within the Principality of South-Wales; and the same year was constituted 
f Ibid. m. 11.  chief Butler of England. In 9 H. 4. being Treasurer 
g Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 1. m. 2.  of the King's Household, he was made 
h Rot. Vasc. 9 H 4. m. 15.  Seneschal of Landar, in the Duchy of Aquitane,, and Governor of the Castle of Axe, in 3 H. 5. Seneschal 
i Rot. Vasc. 3. H. 5. m. 5.  of Aquitane, and in 4 H. 5. being employed as Ambassador 
k Rot. Franc. 4. H 5 m. 14.  to the King of the Romans, continued 
l Rot. Franc. 4. H 5 m. 14.  for some time in his Court In the same year he was likewise retained, 
m Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King with thirty men at Arms, whereof himself and two other Knights, to be part of the number, the rest Esquires, and ninety Archers.  
In 5 H. 5. (then residing 
n Rot. Franc 5 H. 5. m. 3  at Burwell, in come. Cantabr.) he attended 
o Rot. Franc 5 H. 5. m. 3  the King in his Wars against the French. And being still Seneschal 
p Rot. Norm 5 H. 5. m. 19  of Aquitane, was constituted 
q Rot. Norm 5 H. 5. m. 19  Precedent of the King's Exchequer in Normandy, as also in all other judicial Courts, within that Duchy. Likewise 
r Rot. Norm 5 H. 5. m. 19  Treasurer of Normandy. And in 3 H. 6. chief Steward 
s Pat. 3. H. 6. p. 2. m. 8.  of the King's Castles and Lordships throughout all Wales and the Marches, which lately did belong to Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, and which (by reason of the Minority of Richard Duke of York, Cousin and Heir to that Earl) were in the King's hands.  
This Sir john Tiptot, Married 
t Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 5. Claus. 20 H 6. m. 15.  joice, the Sister and Co-heir to Sir Edward Charlton Knight, Lord Powys, and in 20 H. 6. had, by reason thereof, summons 
u Claus. de eodem ann. in. dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm. In 8 H. 6. bearing the Title 
x Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  of Lord Tiptot and Povys, he was retained 
y Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with twelve Men at Arms, whereof himself to be one; one other Knight, and fifty six Archers on Horseback. Whereupon he took Shipping 
z Stow's Ann.  with the King at Dovor, upon the 27th of April, and in 10 H. 6. was made 
a Rot. Franc. 10. H. 6. m. 15  Governor of the Castle of Merk, in the Marches of Picardy, for five years. And in 11 H. 6. had an assignation 
b Rot. Fin. 11. H. 6. m. 16.  of the Manor of Ryhall, in come. Rotel. for the purparty of joice his Wife, of those Lands which Anne the Widow of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March held in Dower, she being then dead.  
In 22 H. 6. he was again retained 
c Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with sixteen Men at Arms, and sixty nine Archers. And having been summoned 
d Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 4 H. 6. to 15 H. 6. inclusive, departed 
e Esc. 21 H. 6. m. 45.  this life, on Thursday preceding the Purification of our Lady, 21 H. 6. being then seized 
f Esc. 21 H. 6. m. 45.  of the Manors of Burwell, (called Tiptot Manor) in come. Cantabr. Puk- Shepon, in Bychingstoke, Berford, and Radelynche, in come. Wilts Enfield,. and Sheperton, in come. Midd. Brokeley, in New-Forest, Over-wallop, Nether-wallop, Broughton, with the Moiety of the Manor of Aulton, in come. Southampt. Of the Manor of Fastolfe, the third part of the Manor of Leyham, with the Manor and Hundred of Mulford, in come. Suff. of the Forestership of Wavebrig, and Sapele, in come. Hunt. Of the Manors of Harston, Everston, Chadworth, Butlers in Harston, Badlingham, and Dulingham in Borwell, in come. Cantabr. Langton- Hearing, in come. Dors. Stoke under Hamden, Mylton, Midsomer-Norton; Faryngton- Gurnay, Welton, Inglestone. Widecombe, Laverton, Cory-Malet, Stowell, West-Harpetre, and Moiety of the Manor of Shepton-Malet, in come. Somers. and in right of joice his Wife, of the Manor of Welley, in come. Hunt. leaving john his Son and Heir, sixteen years of age.  
Which john, being advanced 
g Cart. ab an. 27 usque 37 H. 6. n. 41.  to the Title of Earl of Worcester, 16 julii 27 H. 6. in 29 H. 6. obtained a Grant 
h Rot. Vasc. 29 H. 6. m. 9  from the King; importing, That whereas john Lord Tiptot his Father, was seized of the Lordships of Goos, Seynax, Marempne, Marynsyn, Borne, Memysane, and divers other, lying in the Duchy of Aquitane, which by Descent did of right belong to him, but were at that time possessed by the French; that so soon as they could by Conquest be recovered out of the Enemy's hand, he should freely and peaceably have possession of them: And, in 32 H. 6. was 
i Ex autogr. penès cler. pell.  one of the Nobles, who undertook to Guard the Seas, having allowance 
k Ex autogr. penès cler. pell.  of the Tonnage and Poundage payable for that Service.  
In An. 1457 (35 Hen. 6.) being 
l Ex cod. albo S Trin. Dubls.  Lord Deputy of Ireland, he landed 
m Ex cod. albo S Trin. Dubls.  at Nouth 9 Oct. And, in 1 Edw. 4. was constituted 
n Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 2. m. 3.  Justice of North- Wales, for life: Also, soon after that, Constable 
o Ibid. m. 4.  of the Tower of London for life.  
In 2 Edw. 4. being made Treasurer 
p Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 1. m. 19  of the King's Exchequer, he was 
q Stow's Ann.  with him in that Expedition into the North, and at the Siege of Bamourgh-Castle, than held out by the Duke of Somerset, and others of the Lancastrians, who had made head in those parts. In 3 Hen. 4. he was made 
s Pat. 3 E. 4. p. 2. m. 9  Chancellor of Ireland for life: and retained 
t Ibid. m. 20.  to serve the King, in his Fleet at Sea, for a certain term of years. In 4 Edw. 4. being Steward 
u Rot. Franc. 4 E. 4. m. 15.  of the King's Household, he was joined in Commission 
x Rot. Franc. 4 E. 4. m. 15.  with the Lord Audley, and others, to Treat with the Ambassadors of the Duke of Britanny, touching a Truce. And, in 7 E. 4. upon 
y Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  the forfeiture of Thomas Lord Roos, for his adherence to the Lancastrians (then totally subdued) obtained a Grant 
z Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  from the King, on the behalf of Philippe, his Sister, wife of that Lord, of the Manors of Ussyngton, Wragby, and Esteryngton, in Com. Linc. Orston, Warcop, and Ekering, with the Advouson of the Churches of Warsop, and Ekering, in Com. Nott. Of the Manor of Seton, in Com. Ebor. Of a certain Annuity of Twenty pounds issuing out of the Priory of Wartre, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manor of Adderley, which extendeth itself into Sponeley, with the Advouson of the Church of Adderley, in Com. Salop. and of the Manor of Estbourne, in Com. Suss.  
In this year, being 
a Rot. Franc. 7 E. 4. m. 12.  Deputy of Ireland to George Duke of Clarence (the King's Lieutenant there) he resided 
b Rot. Franc. 7 E. 4. m. 12.  in that Realm, for the defence thereof. And, in 10 E. 4. was constituted 
c Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 12.  Lieutenant of Ireland; As also Constable 
d Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 12.  of England, and again Treasurer 
e Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 12.  of the Exchequer. Soon after which, coming 
f Stow's Ann.  to Southampton, the King caused 
g Stow's Ann.  him to fit in Judgement upon divers Gentlemen, and others, then taken, in some Ships, upon a Skirmish. Whereupon, to the number of Twenty of them, were 
h Stow's Ann.  Drawn, Hanged, and Beheaded.  
But, besides all this, it is farther memorable 
† Bal●us de Scripto●. Cent. 8. n. 46.  of him; that, having been bred a Student in Ballol-Colledg Oxon: and attained to an high degree of Learning, he went to Jerusalem, and there made his abode for some time. Thence Travelling into other Countries, he came to Venice and Milan; As also to Rome, out of great affection he had to see the famous Vatican-Library. Where he made such an elegant Oration to Pope Pius the Second, that it drew Tears from the Eyes of his Holiness. Likewise, that he Translated into English, the Orations of Publius Cornelius, and Caius Flaminius'; and Wrote divers Learned Tracts, whereof Bale 
* Ibid.  maketh mention.  
Moreover, that he Founded 
i W●ever's Fun. Mon. p. 411.  a Fraternity in All-Hallows-Church at Berking (near the Tower of London.) Likewise, that, having been a firm adherer to the House of York; and the Scene changing through the potency of Nevil Earl of Warwick (King Edward being forced to flee beyond-Sea, and King Henry restored) he was necessitated to shift for himself; so that, being found 
k Stow's Ann.  on the top of an high Tree, in the Forest of Waybrigg, (in Com. Hunt. he was brought 
l Stow's Ann.  to London, and judged 
m Stow's Ann.  to suffer death, by john Earl of Oxford: whereupon 
n Stow's Ann.  he lost his head, on Tower-hill; and was buried at Blackfriars, in that City.  
Furthermore, that he had two Wives: First 
o Esc. 31 H. 6 n. 33.  Elizabeth, the daughter to Robert Greyndour; and by her a son 
p Esc. 31 H. 6 n. 33. , called john, who died young. Secondly 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Hopton Esquire, sister of Sir Walter Hopton Knight, (Widow 
r Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 2. m. 17.  of Sir Roger Corbet of Morton- Corbet, in Com. Salop. Knight) on whom he begot a son called Edward, 
Edward.  who was 
s Esc. 10 E. 4. n. 53  but little more than two years of age, at his death. Which Edward being restored 
t Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  in blood by King Edward the Fourth, died 
u Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  without issue 12 Aug. 3 R. 3. Whereupon his three Aunts became his heirs; viz. 
x Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Philippe, Wife of Thomas Lord Roos of Hamlake; joan, Married to Sir Edmund Inglethorpe Knight; and joice to Edmund, son and heir to john Lord Dudley.   

Piers de Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall.  
[1 Edw. 2.]  
THere is not (I think) in all our English History, a greater instance of an unhappy Favourite, than that of this Piers de Gaveston; much unhappy to himself, but more to his Sovereign. Who, being corrupted in his youth, by the lewd conversation of this vain young Man, became most miserable at last; not only by Deposal from his Government, but, by the Murder of his Person.  
Being, by Birth 
a T. Walls. p. ●8. n. 40. , the son of a private Gentleman in Gascoine, who had merited 
b T. Walls. p. ●●. n. 40.  well for his faithful services in the Wars of those parts; he was, for that cause, in his very childhood, received 
c T. Walls. p. ●●. n. 40.  into the Court of King Edward the First, there to wait upon Prince Edward, his eldest Son: Upon whose affections, in tract of time, he so much gained, by humouring him in such sensual delights, whereunto youth is naturally inclined; that he guided and governed 
d T. Walls. p. ●●. n. 40.  him according to his own vile humour. The dangerous consequence whereof, was not foreseen by the King, until near the time of his own death, as it seems: for, this Piers was 
e Claus. 35 E. 1. ●. 15.  with him in his Wars of Scotland, in 32d d of his Reign; as is evident from that Pardon 
f Ibid. , which was afterwards granted to him; as also to Roger Lord Mortimer, Gilbert de Clare, and others, for departing thence at that time without leave. So likewise in 
g Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 7.  that of 34 Edw. 1. which was the last Expedition into those parts, by that Victorious King: being, in order thereto, made 
* Comp. Joh. de Drokenesford, etc.  Knight, at the Feast of Pentecost, with Prince Edward, by Bathing, etc.  
But then, was it most clearly discerned 
h H. Knighton, 2494. n. 50. T. Walls. 65. n. 40. , by divers of the Nobles, at that time there, how destructive it might be to themselves, and to the whole Realm, that such an ill Companion should longer continue with the Prince; whereupon, the King, lying 
i H. Knighton, 2494. n. 50. T. Walls. 65. n. 40.  upon his Deathbed, at Burgh upon the Sands (near Carlisle) forced 
k H. Knighton, 2494. n. 50. T. Walls. 65. n. 40.  him to abjure the Realm: and commanded 
l H. Knighton, 2494. n. 50. T. Walls. 65. n. 40.  his Son (the Prince) upon Penalty of his Curse, that he should not recall him back.  
Nevertheless, notwithstanding this strict charge of the dying King; no sooner did he hear that the breath was out of his Father's Body, but that he sent 
m H. Knighton, 2494. n. 50. T. Walls. 65. n. 40.  for him again; 
n T. Walls. p. 66.  and bestowed 
o T. Walls. p. 66.  on him the King's Jewels, and likewise all that Treasure, which had been designed for the succour of the Holy Land; viz. 
p Ibid. 65. n. 40.  Thirty two thousand pounds of Silver; which also, upon 
q Ib p. 66.  the danger of his Father's Curse, ought not to have been otherwise dipsosed of.  
Whereof, being thus possessed, he conveyed 
r Ib. p. 68  it into the hands of Forrein-Merchants, for his own private benefit. Amongst which Jewels, there was 
s Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 681.  a Table and Trestles of Gold, which he had taken 
t Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 681.  out of the Treasury at Westminster, and delivered 
u Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 681.  them to Aymeri de Frisconbaud, to be carried into Gascoine: And besides all this, he caused 
x 〈…〉  Walter Langton Bishop of Coven●ry and Lichfield, who had been Lord Treasurer to King Edw. 1. to be imprisoned.  
Nay, so great was his interest; that, upon the King's going over to Boloin, to Marry with the Lady Isabella, daughter to Philip le Beau, King of France (which Marriage was solemnised 
y 〈…〉  8 Cal. Febr.) he obtained a special Patent 
z 〈…〉 , bearing date 26th December, to be Guardian, and Lieutenant of this Realm, during his absence.  
And, Soon after this▪ having Married 
a 〈…〉  Margaret, the second sister and coheir to Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, daughter to joan of Acres, the King's sister (the Wedding 
b 〈…〉  being kept at Berkemsted, in the presence of the King) he procured a Grant 
c Cart. 1. E. 2. n. 6.  to himself, and her the said Margaret in tail, of that great Manor of Brustwyke, in Holderness, with its members: Also of the Castle and Manor of Skypton, in Craven: Of the Castle and Honour of High-Peke, in Com. Derb. Of the Castle, Manor, and Honour of Cokermuth, in Com. Cumb. with its Members; Of the Manors of ●orpell, and Upton, in Com. North. Of the Castle of Caresbroke, and other the King's Lands in the Isle of Wight; all which formerly belonged to Isabel de Fortibus, sometime Countess of A●●ema●le; and were then valued at Three thousand Marks per annum. And 
d Ibid. n. 7.  of the Manors of Crokham, and Berkhamsted, in Com. Hertf. with Fr●e-warren in all his Demesn-lands there; as also in Byflete, and Pachenesham, in Com. Surr. with remainder to the King, and his heirs.  
About the same time, likewise, he had a Grant 
e Ibid. n. 24.  in Fee, of the whole Earldom of Cornwall, with the Castle, Manors and Lands thereto belonging; as also of the Shrievalty of that County. Likewise of the Stannaries, and all Mines of Tin and Lead, sometime belonging to Edmund, Earl of Cornwall. Of the Castle and Manor of Lydeford, with its Appurtenances. Of the whole Moor and Free-Chase of Dertmore; of the Town of Exeter; of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Knaresburgh, with Free-Chase there; Of the Manors of Routhclyve and Aldburgh; of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Walingford, with the Manors of Watlington, and Bensington; of the Four Hundreds and half of Ciltrie; of the Honour of St. Walerie; of the Manor of Beckley; of the Castles and Manors of Mereswell and Cicestre; of the Manors of Newport- juxta-Walden; of the Town of Wilton, and Manor of Cosham; with One hundred pounds rend issuing out of the Manor of Lichelade, by the hands of the Abbot of Hailes: As also, of all the Lands which the before-specified Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, held at the time of his death; as well in possession as Reversion. Likewise of Two hundred shillings and ten Marks yearly Rend, payable by the Mayor of London, out of the Rent of Fifty pounds per annum, due for Queenhithe.  
Furthermore, he then obtained a Grant 
f T. Walls. p. 68  of the whole Isle of Man. But, being thus highly advanced, and enriched with such vast possessions, he grew so insolent, as that he despised 
g Ypod. N. p. 99 n. 30.  the chiefest of the Nobles: in so much, as, upon the day appointed for the King's Coronation, (viz. the Festival of 
h T. Walls. p. 69. n. 40.  St. Mathias the Apostle) in An. 1309. (2 Edw. 2.) the great Lords desired 
i T. Walls. p. 69. n. 40.  of the King (in the presence 
k T. Walls. p. 69. n. 40.  of Charles, and Lewes, his Uncles; john Duke of Brabant, and Margaret his Duchess, the Earl of Savoy, and many others) that he might be removed; and, when they saw it would not be, they endeavoured 
l T. Walls. p. 69. n. 40.  to defer that Solemnity, but in vain; for, to honour him yet farther, the King gave 
m Ibid. p. 70. l 1.  him the Crown of St. Edward the Confessor to carry in that Solemn Proceeding.  
Which being over, he became more and more elated 
n Ibid. n. 10. ; and, causing 
o Ibid. n. 10.  a Tournament to be proclaimed at Walingford, got thither such a number out of Foreign parts, as that he there insulted 
p Ibid. n. 10.  over all the English Lords; of which, Thomas Earl of Lancaster, Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, Aymer de Valence Earl of Pembroke, and john Earl of Warren, were not the least; Who, stomaching 
q Ibid.  the matter, unanimously entered into consultation 
r Ibid. , how they might destroy him. Moreover, about this time, he obtained another Grant 
s Rot. Vasc. 2 E. 2. m. 17.  from the King, of the Castles of Gaure, Thalamon, and Mauleon, in Gascoine, with the Provost-ship of Camparian, called Comptal, and City of Baion: also of the Manors of Herb-funere, Biorn, Comtad, Saline, Dagines, and Isle of Oleron; with the Territories of Marempne, and Lancras, in Xantoigne, for term of life.  
And, shortly after that, a Charter 
t Cart. 2 E. 1. n. 14.  to himself and Margaret his Wife, for a Market every week, upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Torpell, in Com. North. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Giles. Likewise another Grant 
u Ibid. n. 7●● , in tail, to himself and the said Margaret, and to the issue of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, of the Manor of Wroxhale, in the Isle of Wight, late part of the possessions of Isabella, Countess of Albemarle. Again, having the Earldom of Cornwall, thus granted 
x Claus. 3 E. 2. m. 23.  to him, and Margaret his Wife, and to the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten; he obtained several Precepts 
y Claus. 3 E. 2. m. 23. , to sundry persons, to make Livery unto him, of divers Lordships and Lands, which were parcel thereof; viz. to Adam de Carleton, for Livery of the Manors of Tremeton, and Moresk, in that County. To Thomas de la Hyde, Sheriff of that Shire, of all the Lands, then in his custody therein: the like to john de Stir of Lands in Devonshire. Also to john de Clinton, for Livery of the Castle of Walingford, the Honour of St. Walerie, and Town of Cicestre. To George de Perci, of the Manor of Cosham; to john de Knokyn, of the Manor of UUatlyngton. To Roger de Wellesworth, of the Manor of Newport, in Essex. To Alexander Chevril, of the Town of Wilton: and to john de Gras Sheriff of Yorkshire, of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Knaresborough, with the Manors of Routhelyve and Aldeburgh.  
Which excessive favours, raised 
z Ypod. N. p. 99 n. 30.  his pride and insolency to such an height, as that the great Lords not being longer able to endure it; humbly besought 
a Ypod. N. p. 99 n. 30.  the King, that he would manage his Affairs by the Advice of his Barons, whereby he might be the more safe from danger. Unto which, outwardly 
b Ypod. N. p. 99 n. 30.  assenting, he forthwith called 
c Ibid.  a Parliament to meet at London. Where, at their earnest instance, this Piers was banished 
d Ibid. n. 40.  into Ireland (about the Feast of the blessed Virgin's Nativity) but much against the King's mind. In his passage therefore, thitherwards, he accompanied 
e Lel. coll. vol. 1. b. 292.  him to Bristol; and assigned 
f Lel. coll. vol. 1. b. 292.  him all his own Royal Revenues in that Realm, for his support there. But, no sooner was the Parliament dissolved, than that he recalled 
g T. Wals. ut supra, n. 50.  him again; and, upon his arrival in England, met 
h H. Knighton 2532. n. 50.  him at Chester.  
Seeing therefore the King thus steadfast to him, he despised 
i T. Wals.  the Nobles more than ever; and, seeing he gave 
k T. Wals.  him way, to do what he listed, fell to fingering 
l T. Wals.  the Treasure of the Kingdom; and lent 
m Ibid.  it out to Foreign Merchants, for his own peculiar benefit; so that there was not 
m Ibid.  left wherewith to defray the usual expenses of the King's Household: the Queen, likewise becoming so necessitous; that she, with Tears, complained 
o Ibid.  to her Father (the King of France) that she was bereft of that due Honour which belonged to her.  
The Barons, therefore, taking into their farther consideration 
p Ibid. p. 100 , that it was their Lenity, which encouraged him to be thus bold, unanimously made an Address 
q Ibid. p. 100  to the King; and plainly told 
r Ibid. p. 100  him, That, in case he would not rid the Court of this insolent Earl, they would Arm themselves against him, as a Perjured Person. Whereupon, for fear of greater mischief, he once more abjured 
s Ibid. p. 100  the Realm; this farther Condition 
t Ibid. p. 100  being added by the Barons; That, if ever he should be found in England again; or in any of the King's Dominions; he should be taken, and condemned, as a public Enemy.  
Hereupon, he first went 
u Ibid. n. 10.  into France, with a Guard. But the King, hearing thereof, gave strict command 
x Ibid. , that he should be laid fast, in case he came thither; to the end he might not return again into England, to disturb the Queen (his Daughter) and the Nobles. Having therefore got Intelligence 
y Ibid. n. 10.  of what the King of France resolved; he hasted into 
z Ibid. n. 10.  Flanders: but, finding no rest there, came back 
a Ibid. n. 10.  (with his Companions) relying 
b Ibid. n. 10.  upon the Earl of Glocester's Favour (whose Sister he had Married) and that interest, which he well knew he had in the King.  
Being thus returned, with all cheerful reception 
c Ibid. n. 20.  from the King; he was soon after, made Justice 
d Pat. 4 E. 2. m. ...  of all the Forests, South of Trent; and obtained a Grant 
e Cart. 4 E. 2. n. 9 , in tail (to himself and Margaret his Wife, and the heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; with remainder to the King and his heirs) of the Manor of work in Tindale; with divers ample Liberties, Franchises, and Privileges, within his Manor and Honour of Knaresburgh: as also in Burrough Brigg, Clynte, Aldeburgh, and Routhclyst; the particulars whereof, for brevity, I omit. Likewise, for Free-warren, in all his Demesn lands, within his Lordsh. of Tynragel, Clyme●●ond, Helleston, in Rerye, M●resa, Rillaton, Helleston in Trigg; Lyskeret, juxta Tybeste; Penkeneke, Talskidye, Tywarnaill, Tremeton, Restormell, Lestwithiell, Ualistok, Trewynton, and Penlyn, in Com. Cornub. Lydfoard, in Com. Devon. Cosham, in Com. Wiltes. Newport, in Com. Essex. UUallingford, UUatiyngton, and Bensington, in Com. Berks. Knaresburgh, Routhclyff, and Aldburgh, in Com. Ebor. As also was made Governor of 
† Rot. 〈◊〉. 4 E 2 m. 17.  Nottingham-Castle: And likewise of 
* Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 7.  the Castles of Carlisle, and Scarborough.  
But this his return, and these new Favours, raised 
f T. Wals. p 73. n. 40.  the People's discontents, in general to such a pitch; that the Nobles, making advantage thereof, resolved 
g T. Wals. p 73. n. 40.  to take him by force from the King; and, to that end, made choice 
h Ibid. p 74.  of Thomas Earl of Lancaster for their General, in that adventure. Whereupon that Earl, backed by such Power, sent 
i Ibid p 75. r. 10.  certain Messengers to the King, then at York, requiring the delivery of this Peers unto them; or else to banish him the Realm. Whereunto not 
k Ibid.  yielding; and going 
l Ibid.  forthwith from thence to Newcastle upon ●ine, they followed 
m Ibid.  him.  
Whereof the King having advertisement, he hasted 
n Ibid n. 20.  to Tinemouth; and so, by Shipping, to 
o Ibid n. 20.  to Scardeburgh (the strongest Castle on the Yorkshire, Coast, being founded on a Rock, and (for the most part) environed with the Sea-water) commanding 
p Ibid n. 20.  the Soldiers there, to Victual it presently, and protect him, whilst he himself went into the parts of UUarwickshire.  
The Lords therefore being informed of all this, seized 
q Ibid. n. 30.  upon those his Horses, and other Goods, which he had left at Newcastle; causing them to be apprized 
r Ibid. n. 30. , and put into safe custody: and made all speed 
s Ibid. n. 30.  after him, to Scardeburgh, that they could. And, being come thither, began 
t Ibid. n. 30.  to lay siege thereto: But, finding no opposition 
u Ibid.  by the Country; the Earl of Lancaster draw 
x Ibid.  off the greatest part of his Forces, to the end 
y Ibid.  they might not be too burdensome to the parts near adjacent; and left 
z Ibid.  the Earls of Pembroke, and UUarren, to take it by assault. Who, in a short time, so wearied 
a Ibid. n. 40.  out those Guards which were within it, by their frequent Alarms; that Piers, seeing no remedy, yielded ᵇ himself; promising ᶜ to stand to the Judgement of the Barons; but, with desire 
d Ibid. n. 40.  of liberty, to speak with the King.  
Whereunto the Earl of Pembroke inclining; prevailed 
e Ibid.  with the other Lords, that he should: (the Lord Perci also, by a special Instrument 
f Pat. 6 E 2. p. 1. m. 21.  in Writing, signed in the King's Presence, undertaking to preserve him securely against any harm, for a certain time, upon forfeiture of Life and Limb; Lands and Tenements, and all he had:) and so carried ᵍ him towards Wallingford. But, when he was on his way, at ʰ Dadington in Orfordshire (about four Miles beyond Banbury) having left the charge 
i T. Wals. p. 76. n. 10. & 20.  of him with his own servants (himself and his Lady lodging 
k T. Wals. p. 76. n. 10. & 20.  in an adjacent Town) the Earl of UUarwick, in the night time, came, with divers Armed Men, and took 
l MS. in Bibl. Bodl K. 84. 96. b.  him thence to UUarwick Castle. Where he kept him, till 
l MS. in Bibl. Bodl K. 84. 96. b.  the coming of the Earls of Lancaster, Hereford, and Arundel: and then, upon Consultation; 
m T. Wals. ut supra.  Whether they should carry him to the King, or put him to death; a sober person, standing by, told 
n T. Wals. ut supra.  them; That it would be a great folly, having been at such a charge and trouble to each him, to bazard the losing him again; saying, 
o T. Wals. ut supra.  That it were much better, that he should suffer death, than that the Realm should be any whit disturbed by a War.  
Assenting therefore to this Advice, they took him out of Prison; and brought 
p Ibid.  him to an ascent, called Blacklow (about a Mile North-East from UUarwick) and there, by the hands 
q 〈…〉  of a Welshman, beheaded 
† 〈…〉  him, as a public Traitor to the Kingdom; that Prophecy 
r 〈…〉  being thereby fulfilled; viz. That he should feel the sharpness of the Teeth, of the Black Dog of Arden (for so he usually, in scorn, did call the Earl of UUarwick.)  
Being thus put to death, the Fryers-Preachers carried 
s 〈…〉  his Body to Oxford, where being kept 
t 〈…〉  for more than the space of two years; and thence conveyed 
u 〈…〉  to Langele (alias Kings- Langele) near St. Alban, in Com. Hertf. it was, with great Solemnity, interred upon the second of january, An. 1314. in the Church of the Friers-Preachers, there newly Founded 
u 〈…〉  by that King, to Pray for his Soul; the king himself being present 
x 〈…〉  at his Funeral; as also 
y 〈…〉  the Archbishop of Canterbury; the Bishops of London, UUinchester, UUorcester, bath and UUelles; Fourteen Abbots, with a Multitude of the Religious, and Friers-Mendicants. Likewise 
z 〈…〉  the Earls of Norfolk, and Pembroke; and of Barons, H. le Despenser, Henry de Beanmont, Bartholomew de Badlesmere, Hugh le Despenser, the Son, john de Handlo; with about Fifty Knights. Also, of Officers, 
a 〈…〉  the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Treasurer; the Treasurer of the Wardrobe; Sir William Inge, one of the Justices of the Common-pleas, Sir I. Gisourz Major of London; and I. Abel Eschaetor South of Trent.  
But the King took his death so to heart; that he desired 
b 〈…〉  he might be once revenged thereof.  
This is all that I have to say of him; other than that he left Margaret his Wife surviving, who Married 
c 〈…〉  afterwards to Hugh de Audley junio: And one only Daughter, called joan, which jeane, by special Covenants 
d 〈…〉  betwixt the King, and Thomas de Multon, Lord of Egremu●●, was to espouse john, the son and heir of the said Thomas, so soon as they should attain to Marriageable years; the Portion which the King agreed to give her, being 
e Ibid.  a Thousand Marks Sterling. But, her Father's purpose 
f Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 18.  was to have Married her unto Thomas the son and heir of john Lord Wake: the King therefore, by reasons 
g Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 18. , that Wake Married himself otherwise, without his Licence, compelled 
h Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 18.  him to pay so much Money unto the before-specified Thomas de Multon, in satisfaction of his Covenant, so made, as aforesaid.   

Cromwell.  
[1 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family there is notable mention in our public Records, before of any of them became Barons of this Realm. In 17 joh. Ralph de Cromwell, 
Ralph.  having adhered 
a Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 3.  to the Rebellious Barons of that age, gave 
b Rot. Fin. 17 Joh. m. 3.  a Fine of Sixty Marks and a Palfrey, to make his peace; And, delivering 
c Ibid.  up his eldest Daughter in Hostage, had restitution 
d Ibid.  of his Lands, which had been seized for that transgression. After which, viz. in 3 Hen. 3. he was constituted 
e Pat. 3 H. 3. m. 5.  a Justice-Itinerant in the Counties of Lincoln, Nottingham, and Derby.  
To him succeeded another Ralph; 
Ralph.  who Married 
f Claus. 2 E. 1. m. 10.  Margaret, one of the sisters and coheirs to Roger de Someri, Baron of Dudley; and in 2. E. 1. upon partition of the Lands and Knights Fees, which were of their Inheritance, had an assignation 
g Claus. 2. E. 1. m. 10.  of her purparty. In 14 Edw. 1. this Ralph, having been 
h Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 14 E. 1. m. 2.  in that Expedition, then made into Wales, obtained Scutage 
i Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 14 E. 1. m. 2.  of all his Tenants by Military service, in the Counties of Warw. Leicester, Buckingham, Gloucester, Nottingham, and Derby; And, in 22 E. 1. received command 
k Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 9  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September well accoutred with Horse and Arms, thence to Sail with him into Gascoigne. After which, viz. in 25 E. 1. he was 
l Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
To this Ralph succeeded john de Cromwell, 
john.  who took 
m Rot. Pip. 29 E. 1. Westmo●. Claus. 35 E. 1. m. 11  to Wife Idonea de Leyburne, the younger of the two daughters and heirs of Robert de Vipount, hereditary Sheriff of Westmoreland. In 33 Edw. 1. this john being 
n Mat. Westm. in an. 130.  then a Knight, accused 
o Mat. Westm. in an. 130.  Sir Nicholas de Segrave of Treason: for which charge, Segrave offered 
p Mat. Westm. in an. 130.  to try the quarrel with him by Combat; but was not 
q Mat. Westm. in an. 130.  permitted: And, in 1 Edw. 2. obtained 
r Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 2. m. 5.  the Castle of Hope (in Flintshire) with the Manor, by Grant from the King, for life; upon condition 
s Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 2. m. 5. , that he should new-build the Castle there (at that time ruinous:) And the same year was made Governor 
t Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 16.  of Striguil-Castle, as also Constable 
u Ibid. m. 5.  of the Tower of London.  
In 2 Edw. 2. having been 
x Rot. Scoc. 2 E. 2. m. 14.  again in the Wars of Scotland, he obtained a Charter 
y Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 49.  for Free-warren, to himself and Idonea his Wife, in all his Demesn-lands, within his Lordship of ●ymberworth, in Com. Ebor. Maltby, and Peverelthorpe, in Com. Nott. Stonele, in Com. Derb. Moreton, in Com. Linc. Isenden, in Com. Linc. and Rotel: Eyworth, in Com. Bedf. and Bockland, in Com. Buck. and, in 4. E. 2 was again made 
z Rot. Fin. 4. E. 2. m. 13.  Constable of the Tower of Lon●on: In which year he received Summons 
a Rot Scoc. 4 E. 2 in dorso m 5.  (amongst others) to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Rokesburgh, in Scotland, within a Month after the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, thence to march against the Scots, at that time in Hostility.  
In 6 E. 2. being sent 
b Rot. Vasc. 6 E. 2. m. 13  into Gascoine, in the King's Service, he obtained his Precept 
c Rot. Vasc. 6 E. 2. m. 13  to the Constable of Bourdeaux, to deliver unto him fifty pounds Sterling, towards his Expense in that employment; and in 7 E. 2. was 
d Rot. Scoc. 7 E 2. m. 5.  again in the Scotish Wars: In which year being sent 
e Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 13.  with Henry le Scrope into UUales, he had 
f Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 13.  an allowance of ten Marks, for the support of his charge in that journey, to be paid by the Chamberlain of Caernarvon. Moreover, in 10 E. 2. he was again 
g Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 8.  in the Scotish Wars; and constituted 
h Rot Fin. 10. E. 2. m. 9  Warden of all the King's Forests North of Trent. In 14 E. 2. he was made 
i Pat. 11 E. 2. m 9  Governor of of Tykhill-Castle, in Com. Ebor. as also charged 
k Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 23.  with finding of fifty foot Soldiers for the Scotish Wars, out of his Lands at Hope, in Flintshire: And in 13 E. 2. was again 
l Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2 m. 4.  in the Scotish Wars.  
In 18 E. 2. he attended 
m T. Wals. p. 100 n. 40. & 101.  Queen Isabella into France, for a Treaty of Peace, being 
n T. Wals. p. 100 n. 40. & 101.  the only Baron of her whole Retinue in that journey: at which time it was concluded, 
o T. Wals. p. 100 n. 40. & 101.  that King Edward should give, unto the Prince (his eldest Son) the Dukedom of Aquitane, and Earldom of Ponthieu; and that the King of France should receive Homage of him for them.  
In 1 E. 3. being again made Constable 
p Pat. 1. E 3. p. 1. m. 19  of the Tower of London, he was 
q Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  employed into Scotland; and in 2 E. 3. obtained the King's Charter, 
r Cart. 2. E. 3. n. 53.  for a Market every week, upon the Thursday at North- Carlton in Com. Nott., As also for a Fair there every year, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Margaret the Virgin. In 3 E. 3. he was once more made Constable 
s Rot. Fin. 3 E. 3 m. 17.  of the Tower of London; and in 6 E. 3. had a Charter 
t Cart 6. E. 3. n. 12.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Austrefeld, in Com. Ebor. And having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from ay E. 2. until 9 E. 3. inclusive; departed this life soon after, as it seems, leaving Issue Ralph his Son and Heir.  
Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  Married 
u Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 8.  Maud the Daughter of john Bernack, Sister 
x Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 8.  and Heir to her Brother William, who died in Minority. In the right 
y Rot. Fin. 16 R. 2. m. 19  of which Maud, he became Lord of the Manor of Tatshall, in Com. Linc. by lineal succession, from the Heirs Female of Robert de Tatshall, sometime owner thereof, (viz. 
z Esc. 18 R. 2. n. 34.  Daughter and Heir to john de Bernak Son of Alice, Wife of Sir William de Bernak, Daughter and Heir to john de Driby, Coulsin and Heir to Robert, Son of Robert de Tatshall.) Whereupon he fixed 
a Claus. 22 R 2. p. 1. m 10  his chief Residence there, being then 
b Claus. 22 R 2. p. 1. m 10  a Knight. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, That in 47 E. 3. he was retained, 
o Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King in his Wars beyond Sea, with Twenty Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers, of which number, two to be Knights, besides himself, and nine Esquires. Likewise, that in 10 R. 2. he was a Banneret, and retained 
p Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in defence of the Realm, against an Invasion, then feared; as also in 8 R. 2. to serve 
q Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  him in the Wars of Scotland: and that having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 49 E. 3. until 22 R. 2. inclusive, he departed 
c Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 1●.  this life, 27 Aug. the same year, being then seized 
d Esc. 22 R. 2. n. 1●.  of the Manor of West- Halum in Com. Derb., Of the third part of the Manors of Little- Markham and Tuxford; and of the Manor of Cromwell, in Com. Nott. And in right 
e Claus. 22 R. 2 p. 1. m. 10.  of the said Maud his Wife, of the Castle and Manor of ●atshall before-specified, held 
f Claus. 22 R. 2 p. 1. m. 10.  by Barony: As also 
g Esc. ut supra.  of the Manors of Rirkby, super Bayne, Tumby, Driby, and Brinkill, in Com. Linc. leaving Maud his Wife surviving, and Ralph his Son and Heir thirty years of age.  
Which Maud departed 
i Esc 7 H. 5. n. 72  this life, 10 Apr. 7 H. 5. leaving 
k Esc 7 H. 5. n. 72  Sir Ralph Cromwell 
Ralph.  Knight, his Grandson and heir, (that is to say, Son of Ralph, Son of Sir Ralph Cromwell Knight, and her the said Maud) sixteen years of age. Which Ralph took to Wife 
l Claus. 2 H. 6. m 1.  Margaret the Sister and Co-heir to William Lord Deincourt, Daughter 
m Rot Fin. 2. H. 6. m. 8.  of john Lord Deincourt, by joan his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Robert Lord Grey of Rother●eld.  
In 11 H. 6. this Ralph was constituted 
n Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 2 m. 13.  Treasurer of the King's Exchequer And in 14 H. 6. retained 
o Ex autogr. pen●● Cler. Pell.  to serve him for the relief of Calais, with one Knight, twelve Men at Arms, and one hundred seventy five Archers. In which year (being still Lord Treasurer of England) he had a Grant 
p Pat. 14 H 6. p. 1. m. 23.  of the Office of the Master of the King's M●es and Falcons (which john Duke of Bedford, then deceased, formerly enjoyed.) Also in consideration 
q Ibid, m. ●●  of his good and acceptable Services, done and to be done, obtained an Annuity 
r Ibid, m. ●●  of Forty pounds per annum, issuing out of the Manor of Whastingburg, in Com. Linc.  
Moreover, in 17 H. 6. he procured the King's Licence 
s Pat. 17 H. ●. p ●. m. 19  for making the Church of Tatshall Collegiate, to the Honour of the Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin St. Peter, St. john Bapt. and St. john the Evangelist; to consist of Seven Priests, Six Secular Clerks, and Six Choristers; as also to found a certain Hospital, near to the Churchyard there, for Thirteen poor People, Men and Women; for the good Estate of King Henry the Sixth, and him the said Ralph, during this life; and for the health of their Souls afterwards; as also for the Souls of their Parents, Friends and Benefactors, but especially for the Soul of the Lady Maud Cromwell, (sometime Lady of Tatshall) his Grandmother.  
This Ralph Lord Cromwell began 
t L●l ltin. Vol. 1. ●. 25  the Structire of a fair House at Coly-Weston, in Com. Northampt. wherein he caused 
u L●l ltin. Vol. 1. ●● 25  divers Bags or Purses to be cut on the Stonework of the Chapel, and other places. Which House was afterwards finished 
x L●l Itin. Vol. 1 ●● 25  by Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby, Mother to King Henry the Seventh. Moreover, in 23 H. 6 in farther consideration 
y Pat. 23. H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  of his many eminent Services, he obtained a Grant 
z Pat. 23. H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  from the King, to himself and his Heirs, of the Office of Constable of Nottingham-Castle, and Steward; as also of the Wardenship of the Forest of Shirewood, with the Parks of Beskwood, and Clipston, to hold by Fealty only, for all Services. And having been summoned 
* Claus, de iisd. ann in dorso.  to Parliament, from 1 H. 4 till 33 H. 6. by his Testament, 
a Stokton f. 39 a.  bearing date the same year, bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the midst of the Choir of that Collegiate Church of Tatshall, until the whole Fabric should be new built; and then to be removed moved into the midst of the Choir; appointing, that immediately after his decease, three thousand Masses should be said for his Soul, in the Counties of Linc. Nott. Derb. of which, one thousand to be of the Trinity, one thousand of the Blessed Virgin, and one thousand of Requiem. And of this his Testament, having constituted William Bishop of Winchester, Sir john Fortescue Knight, Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and john Portington, one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas, his Executors, departed 
b Inscrip. Tumuli.  this life upon the fourth day of jannuary, Anno Dom. 1455. (34 H. 6.) and was Buried in the midst of that Choir, as by his Tombstone, with his Portraiture in Copper thereon, with this Epitaph, appeareth; viz.  
Hic jacet nobilis Baro Radulphus Cromwell, miles, Dominus de Cromwell, quondum The saurarius Angliae, & fundator hujus Collegii, cum inclitâ consort su● Margaretâ, filiâ & una haeredum domini Deyncourt. Qui quidem Radulphus obiit quarto die mensis januarii, A. Dom. MCCCCLV. Et praedicta Margareta 15 die mensis Septembris, Anno Dom. MCCCCLIIII. quorum animabus propitietur Deus, Amen.  
But leaving no 
c F●. Coll. R. Gl. S.  Issue, his three Aunts, and their Descendants became his Heirs; viz. 
d F●. Coll. R. Gl. S.  Hawise the Wife of Thomas Lord Bardolf; Maud Married to Sir William Fitz-Williams Knight; and Elizabeth, first to Sir john Clifton Knight, and afterwards, to Sir Edward Bensted, Knight.   

Botetourt.  
[1 Edw. 2.]  
IN the Sheriff's Account 
a Rot. Pip 2. H. 2. Pack. Pedf.  of 2 H. 2. there is mention of Anfrid 
Anfrid.  de Buteturt, and that he then paid five pounds and four pence, into the King's Exchequer, for the Farm of Wendovere and Hoghton, in Com. Buck. From which time, till 19 E. 1. I have not seen any thing more of the Name: but then john de Buteturt, 
john.  was made 
b Pat. 19 E. 1. m. 23.  Governor of St Br●avel's-Castle, in Com. Glouc. and Warden of the Forest of Dene. And, in 22 E. 1. had Summons 
c Rot Vasc 12 E. 1. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into Gascoigne, having the Command, as Admiral, 
d T Wals. p. 25 n. 30.  of the King's Fleet, which lay at Yarmouth, and the parts thereabouts.  
In 24 E. 1. this john was 
e Claus. 24 F. 1. m. 10.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne. So likewise in 
f Rot Vas. 25 E 1. m. 7.  25 E. 1. and in 26 E. 1. in that of 
g Rot Scoc. 26 ●. 1 m 2.  Scotland: as also in 
h Rot Scoc 28 E. 1. m 12.  28 E. 1.  
And in 30 E. 1. having Wedded 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 30 E. 1. m. 10.  Maud the Sister and Heir to Otto, the Son and Heir of Beatri●e de Beauchamp, (Widow 
k Rot. 〈◊〉 30 E. 1. m. 10.  of William de Munchensi of Edwardeston) doing his Homage, had Livery 
l Rot. 〈◊〉 30 E. 1. m. 10.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. In 32 E. 1. he obtained the King Charter 
m Cart. 32 E. 1. m. 13.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of Dywike, Kaerdington, and Wouton, in Com. Bedf. And in 33 E. 1. covenanted 
n Pat. 33 E. 1. p. 1. m. 13.  with Robert Fitz-Walter, (Lord of Wodeham, in Essex) that joan his Daughter should Marry Robert, the Son and Heir of him the said Robert.  
In 34 E. 1. he attended 
o Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  the King, in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and in 1 E. 2. was again constituted Governor 
p Rot. Fin. 1 E. 2. m. 17.  of St. Briavels-Castle. In which year being 
q Ex autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  with the King at Bolein (that being the time when he Married Queen Isabella) he joined with the rest of the Nobles, than there, in signing 
r Ex autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  an Instrument, dated ult. jan. under their Hands and Seals; whereby they mutually obliged themselves, to serve him faithfully, and to support his Honour. In 4 E. 2. he was 
s Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 14.  again in the Scotish Wars; and in 5 E. 2. was Governor 
t Rot. Fin. 5. E. 2. m. 20.  of Framelingham Castle, in Suffolk. About which time, being Confederate 
u Ex autog● pen●'s T. Co. Elgin.  with Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, in surprising of Piers de Gaveston, at Dedinton, in Com. Oxon. upon St. Barnabas Eve, he published 
x Ex autog● pen●s T. Co. Elgin.  a special Writing under his Hand and Seal, in justification thereof, promising to live and die with the Earl, in that quarrel. And in 6 E. 2. was joined in Commission 
y Claus. 6. E. 2. m. 25.  with Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, (and some others) to continue the Treaty with a Cardinal, then sent from Rome, and Lewes Earl of Eureux, the Pope's Chamberlain, (which had been begun at Markyate) touching certain matters, relating to the King himself, and divers of his Nobles.  
In 8 E. 2. he was made Admiral 
z Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m 1. & 5.  of the King's Fleet, then bound towards Scotland. And in 12 E. 2. served 
a Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m 12.  again in those Scotish Wars; and having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 1 E. 2. till 18 of that King's Reign inclusive, departed 
b Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 56.  this life, the same year, being then seized, ᶜ in right of Maud his Wife, of the Manor of Dilewyke; as also of the Moiety of the Manor of Ronhall, and third part of the Manor of Kerdynton, etc. Likewise of the Manor of Hendlesham, in Com. Suff. leaving john his Grandson, 
d Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 56.  (viz. Son of Thomas his Son and Heir, who died in his life time) his next heir, seven years of age.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  was 
e Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2 m. 17.  with him in the Wars of Scotland, in 11 E. 2. and Married 
f Rot. Fin. 16. E. 2. m. 14.  joan, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to john de Someri, Baron of Dudley, whereby a great Inheritance came to his Posterity.  
This joan in 1 E. 3. obtained Licence 
g Cart. ● E. 3. n. 57  for a Fair at her Manor of Newport-Painell, in Com. Buck. And in 8 E. 3. procured a Charter 
h Cart. 8 E. 3. n. 19  for Free-Warren, in all her Demesn-Lands, within her Lordships of Honisworth, and Bovinton, in Com. Staff. Old-Swynford, and Cradeley, in Com. Wigorn. Lynford, in Com. Buck. Enhale, in Com. Cantabr. and great Bradale in Com. Suff. In 11 E. 3. residing 
i Monast. Ang. Vol 2. 657. a. n. 30.  at Weley-Castle, in Com. Wigorn. (built 
k Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 17.  by Roger de Someri, her Grandfather, in King Henry the Thirds time) she gave 
l Monast. Ang. ut supra.  the Manor of Werveleye, in that County, to the Canons of Hales-Owen, to found certain Chantreys, and perform Almsdeeds, according to the tenor of an Indenture, made betwixt the Abbot of that House, and her, but died soon after: for in 12 E. 3. john, her Son and Heir, performing his Homage, had Livery 
m Claus 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  of his Lands, through the King's special favour, though he had not made proof of his age.  
This john 
john.  in 14 E 3. (residing 
n Monast. Angl. ut supra 657. n. 10.  also at Weleye) gave 
o Monast. Angl. ut supra 657. n. 10.  the Advousons' of the Churches of Clent, and Rouley, with the Chapels thereunto belonging, unto the before-specified Canons of Hales-Owen. And in 16 E. 3. attended 
p Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 16.  the 〈◊〉, in that great Expedition then made into ●rance; being of the Retinue with Thomase Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. So likewise in 
q Rot. Franc. 21. E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  21 E. 3. with William de Clinton, Earl of ●untington. And in 26 E. 3. upon that dagger 
r Rot. Franc 26. E. 3. m. 5.  of an Invasion by the French, was j●ned in Commission 
s Rot. Franc 26. E. 3. m. 5.  with the Earl of War●ck, and some other eminent persons, for the araying all Knights, Esquires, etc. within the ●unties of War. and Leic. for the defence of te Realm.  
In 29 E. 3. he was again 
t Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 10.  in the Wars of ●rance, and in 
u Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 9  33 E. 3. in those of Gasoigne, as also in 
x Rot. Vasc. 40 E 3. m. 4.  40 E. 3. And in 
y Rot. Franc. 42 E. 3. m. 8.  42 E. 3. acompanied Sir john Nevil Knight thither. And hving Married 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  joice, Daughter of William Lord Zouche, of Haringworth, Aunt and Heir ● Hugh le Zouche of Ricards-Castle, had Issue, 
john.  john, (who took to Wife 
a Claus. 17 R. 2 m. 18.  Maud, the Daughter to john Lord Grey of Rotherfield) whom le survived. And by his Testament 
b Courtney f. 116. a.  bearing date, upon the Festival of St john Baptist, 7 R. 2. becueathed his Body to be Buried in the Abbey of Hales, before the High Altar. He likewise bequeathed to Maud his Daughter, at that time Abbess of Poiesworth, five pounds, and to his Daughter Anneyne (a Nun) at Elstou four pounds. And having been summoned 
c Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 16 E. 3. until 9 R. 2. inclusive, departed 
d Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 7  this life the same year. Whereupon joice, the Wife of Sir Hugh Burnell Knight, was found 
e Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 7  to be his Cousin and next Heir; viz. Daughter of john, Son to the before-specified john his Son, who died in his life time, as before is observed.  
Which Sir Hugh, doing his Homage the same year, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 7  of the Lands of her Inheritance. But this joice died 
g Esc. 7. H. 4. n. 64.  without Issue, 1 jan. 7 H. 4. Whereupon Maud and Agnes Botetourt, Maurice de Berkley, Agnes, and joice Wykes, became 
h Esc. 7. H. 4. n. 64.  her Cousins and Heirs, (of which, Maud and Agnes were Nuns; the one at Polesworth, in Com. War. and the other at Elnestou, in Com. Bedf.) viz. Maurice Berkeley, Son of Maurice, Son of Catherine, Sister of john Botetourt, Father to the said joice: Agnes, and joice Wikes, being Daughters 
i Esc. 7. H. 4. n. 64.  of joan, Daughter of Alice, the other Sister of the before-specified john Botetourt.   

Vfford.  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family (which afterwards arrived to great Honour) I have not seen any thing memorable, until 53 H. 3. that Robert de Vfford 
Robert.  (a younger Son 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of john de Peyton, of Peyton, in Com. Suff. assuming his Surname from the Lordship of Ufford, in that County, where he than had his residence) was made Justice 
b Chron fratris Joh. Clinne.  of Ireland; and in 54 H. 3. (with Prince Edward, and many others,) was signed 
c Pat. 54 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  with the Cross, for his Journey to the Holy Land. After which, scil. in 4 E. 1. he was again made 
d Pat 4. E. 1. m 18  Justice of Ireland: and in 11 E. 1. obtained Licence 
e Cart. 11. E. 1. n. 11.  for a Market every week, upon the Friday, at his Manor of Baudresey, in Com. Suff. as also for a Fair there yearly, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin: And having Married 
f Rot. Fin. 1. E. 1 m 10  Mary, the Widow of William de Say, Died 
g 〈◊〉. 6 E. 1. n. 32.  in 26 E. 1. leaving Robert 
h Esc. 6 E. 1. n. 32.  his Son and Heir, nineteen years of age.  
Which Robert being made 
i Ex● et. Rot penès Rem●m. Regis in Scacc.  a Knight in 31 E. 1. by Bathing, etc. (and having Vestments allowed 
k Ex● et. Rot penès Rem●m. Regis in Scacc.  him out of the King's Wardrobe, as a Banneret, for that Solemnity) was 
l Rot. Scoc. 31 E 1 m. 10.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, and in 33 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
m Cart 32 E. 1. n 67.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Parham and Wycham, in Com. Suff. This Robert Married 
n Vo●ast. An. ● Vol. 2. 185 l. 2.  Cecilie, the Daughter and Co-heir of Robert de Valoines; and in 34 E. 1. attended 
o Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 2.  the King into Scotland. In 8 E. 2. he received Command 
p Rot. Scoc. 8. ●. 2. in dorso m 9  to be at Newcastel upon Tine, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, upon the Festival of the Blessed Virgins Assumption, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And having been summoned 
q Claus. de 〈◊〉. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 2. to 5 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
r Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 76.  this life in 10 E. 2. as it seems; for Cecilie his Wife, had at that time, for her Dowry, an assignation 
s Claus. 10. E. 2. m. 20.  of the Manor of Baudesey; as also a third part of some Tenements in Ufford, with certain Lands in the Hamlet of Benges: and Robert his Son and Heir, Livery 
t Claus. 11. ●. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands, (performing his Homage) though he had not then attained to his full age. He had also two younger Sons, Ralph de Vfford and Edmund, of whom I shall speak farther by and by.  
In 18 E. 2. this Robert 
Robert.  was 
u Rot. Vasc. 10 E. 2. m. 1.  in the Wars of Gascoigne, and in 4 E. 3. in consideration 
x Pat. 4. E. 3. p 1. m. 22.  of his acceptable Services, and that he might, for the time to come, better support himself therein, obtained a Grant 
y Pat. 4. E. 3. p 1. m. 22.  for life, of the Town and Castle of Orford, in Com. Suff. as also another 
z Cart. 4. E. 3. n. 1.  in tail special, of the Manors of Gravesend, in Com. Cantii Burgh; and Costesey, in Com. Norff. and two parts of the Manor of Gesting-horp, in Com. Essex. Moreover, in 5 E. 3. in farther consideration 
a Pat. 5. E. 3. p. 1. m. 37.  of his laudable Services; and the danger he underwent, in arresting certain persons in the Castle of Nottingham, by the King's Command, (whereof Mortimer 
b Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 686.  was the chief) who had managed the affairs of the Realm, much to the King's dishonour, and damage of his people; he had, in reward thereof, a Grant 
c Pat. 5. E. 3. ut supra.  of the Manors of Causton, and Fakenhamdam, in Fee. And in 9 E. 3. a Charter 
d Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 61.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of Costley, Baburgh, Erlham, Bonthorp, Eston, Honyngham, Colton, Thorpe, Tudenham, Rynglond, Weston, Morton, Yaxham, Rumhale, Weston, Brandon, Totington, Hykeling, Ingham, Catfeild, Stalham, and Sutton, in Com. Norff. In which year he was associated 
e Rot. Scoc. ●. E. 3. m. 7.  with William de Montacute, and Ralph de Nevil, to Treat, and compose those differences, which did then depend betwixt Sir Andrew Murref, an eminent Knight of Scotland, and King Edward.  
And in 11 E. 3. in the Parliament then held, was solemnly advanced 
f Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 52. T. Walls p. 117. n. 30.  to the Dignity and Title of Earl of Suffolk, 16 Martii, having therewithal the Grant 
g Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 52. T. Walls p. 117. n. 30.  of an Annuity of twenty pounds sub nomine & honoris Comitis. Whereupon he was associated 
h Rot. Scoc. 11. E. 3. m. 16.  with William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton; and john Darcie, Steward of the King's Household, to Treat with David de Brus of Scotland, touching a League of Peace and Amity. And the same year, going 
i Claus. 11 E 3. m. 23.  beyond sea, on the King's service, had an assignation 
k Claus. 11 E 3. m. 23.  of three hundred pounds out of the Exchequer, towards his Expenses in that Employment; which was in the Wars of France; for it appears, 
l Frois. lib. 1. & 2. f. 19 a.  that he then accompanied the Earl of Oerby, being with him in the Battle of Cagant. Wherein he behaved himself so honourably, as that in part of satisfaction 
m Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 51.  of such Lands and Rents, to the value of a thousand Marks per annum, as the King had Granted to him in special tail; he obtained the like Grant 
n Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 51.  (viz. in special tail) of the Castle, Town, and Manor of Eye, the Town and Manor of Hanle, and Manor of Causton, in Com. Norff. as also of the Manor of Benhale, with the Hundreds of Hertesmere, and Stow, in Com. Suff.  
After which time, he was seldom out of some eminent Action: for in 12 E. 3. being 
o Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Flanders, in 13 E. 3. he was 
p Frois. ut sum pra●f. 21. b. & 22. a.  one of the Marshals of the Host, when King Edward Besieged Cambray, and thence road to Mount St. Martin; and in 16 E. 3. being 
q Claus. 16. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  in the Wars of Britanny, with one Banneret, fourteen Knights, and thirty five Esquires, and fifty Archers on Horseback; had 
r Claus. 16. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  seventy and seven Sacks of the King's Wools, for his and their Wages in that Service. Moreover, in 17 E. 3. being again 
s Rot. Franc. 17. E. 3. m. 3.  beyond Sea; he was employed 
t Ibid. m. 12.  to the Court of Rome, there to Treat in the presence of his Holiness, touching an amicable Peace and Accord, between King Edward, and Philip de Valois; or his Ambassadors, upon't he differences then depending betwixt them; and the same year Marched 
u T. Wals. p. 150.  with Henry of Lancaster, Earl of Derby, to relieve the Castle of Loughmaban, then besieged by the Scots.  
In 18 E. 3. (8 Maii) he was made 
x Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames to the Northward, and in 19 E. 3. had Licence 
y Claus. 19 E. 3. m. 9  for a Market every week, on the Thursday at Winterton, in Com. Suff. and a Fair yearly, on the Eve of St. Matthew the Apostle, and eight days following; As also 
z Cart. 19 E. 3. n. 19  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Dedham, in Com. Essex. In 19 E. 3. he was 
a Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 11.  in the Wars of France, and in 20 E. 3. attended 
b Frois. ut supra f. 59 b.  the King into those parts, for the Relief of Aguillon. In 21 E. 3. he was again 
c Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 20.  in those Wars of France, and in 
d Comp. supervis. magnae Garder. in Scacc m. 11.  22 E. 3. one of them to whom the King gave Harness, and other Accoutrements, for the Tournament at Canterbury.  
In 22 E. 3. he was associated 
e Rot Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 4.  with Henry Earl of Lancaster, and others, to Treat with the Earl of Flanders, upon certain differences betwixt the Subjects of England, and the Flemings. And in 26 E. 3. upon that danger of an Invasion, threatened by the French, was the chief person assigned 
f Rot. Franc. ●6. E. 3. m. 4.  to Guard the Coasts of Suffolk, and for the arraying of Men there, and in Norfolk. In 29 E. 3. attending 
g Rot. Vasc. 29. E. 3. m. 2.  Prince Edward into Gascoigne, he joined 
h T Wals. 162. n. 30.  with the Earl of Salisbury, in leading the Rearward of the English Army; at which time, divers Places were 
i T Wals. 162. n. 30.  either taken or yielded. So likewife in 30 E. 3. in 
k Ib. 164. n 10 Frois ut supra f. 80. b.  that famous Battle of Poytiers, where, by his signal Valour, and skilful Conduct, he gained to himself immortal Fame.  
In 33 E. 3. he attended 
l Frois f. 100 a.  the King again into France, landing 
m Frois f. 100 a.  with him at ●lais. And having been Elected 
n Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  into that Note Society of Knights of the Garter, next in fu●ession to those, who were called the Found●s of that most Noble Order; by his Testament 
o Witlesey f. 111. b.  bearing date, on the Festival of the Apostles Iter and Paul, in An. 1368. (42 E. 3.) bequeated his Body to be buried in the Abbey of Ca●pesse, in Com. Suff. under the Arch, betwit the Chapel of St. Nicholas, and the High Altr; and appointed, that five square Tapers, and for Mortars, besides Torches, should burn ab●t his Corpse at his Funeral. To William his eldst Son, he bequeathed the Sword, wherewith te King girt him, when he Created him Earl; s also his Bed, with the Eagle entire; and ●s Summer Vestment, powdered with Leopards. 〈◊〉 Edmund his Brother, a Cup, with a cover, enchassed with Silver Arms. Appointing, that th● Lady of Ulster, a Minoress, should have twenty Marks towards the building at Brusyerd as also a Ring of Gold, which was the Duke● her Brother.  
And departed 
p Esc. 43. E. 3. n. 38.  this life, upon Sunday next after the Feast of All Saints, in 43 E 3. being seized 
q Esc. 43. E. 3. n. 38.  of the Manors of Dedham and Gestingthorp, with the Hundred of Staunford, in Com. Essex. of the Castle and Town of Dreford, and Manor of Walesham; of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Eye, with the Manors of Thornedene, Haghele, Benhale, Parham, Ufford, and Combs; as also of the Hundreds of Hertismere, Stowe, and Plounsgate, in Com. Suff. And of the Manors of Costesey, Bourghe, and Causton, in Com. Norff. leaving Issue by Margeret his Wife, 
r Esc. 48. E. 3. n. 52. & Esc. 3. R. 2. n. 14.  Daughter of Sir Walter Norwich, of Metingham, in Com. Suff. Knight, William 
s Esc. 43. E. 3. ut supra.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age, (Robert his eldest Son being dead in his life time) and three Daughters, viz. Cecilie, Married 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to William Lord Willoughby, of Cresby, Catherine, to to 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Robert Lord Scales, and Margaret, to William Lord Ferrer of Groby. 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.   
Which Robert (who so died in his life time, commonly called 
y Pat. 11. E. 3 p. 2. m. 7.  Robert de Vfford le Fitz; in 11 E. 3. had pardon 
z Pat. 11. E. 3 p. 2. m. 7.  for Marrying Elizabeth, the Widow of William de Latimer, without Licence: and in 13 E. 3. was 
a Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 14.  with the Earl of Salisbury, in the Wars of Flanders. Where continuing 
b T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & 135. n. 10.  after the King's return; and too much presuming 
c T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & 135. n. 10.  that they should be able to relieve L'ile, then besieged by the French; being overmacht by the Enemy, he was taken 
d T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & 135. n. 10.  (with the same Earl of Salisbury) and carried to Paris upon Palm-Sunday, where being delivered up to the King, he was 
e T. Wals. 133. n. 40. & 135. n. 10.  committed to prison. Froisard saith, 
f Frois. f. 26.  that passing from Ipre to Tournay, unto jaques de Artevile, they were taken Prisoners by the Townsmen of L'ile. But in 14 E. 3. upon a Truce 
g T. Wals. ut supra.  concluded betwixt both Kings, he was 
h T. Wals. ut supra.  enlarged.  
I now return to William, Son and Successor to Earl Robert, before mentioned.  
This William, 
William.  in 38 and 39 E. 3. had Summons 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, (which was whilst his Father lived) and in 41 E. 3. being a Knight, had Licence 
k Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  to travail beyond Sea. Moreover, upon his Father's death, in 43 E. 3. doing his Homage, he had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3. m. 8.  of his Lands, and in 44 E. 3. was 
m Rot. Franc. 44. E. 3. ●. 12.  in that Expedition then made into France. So likewise in 46 E. 3. being then retained 
n Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King in his Wars in those parts, with Eighty Men at Arms; whereof Twenty three Knights, besides himself; Fifty six Esquires, and Eighty Archers, for one whole year. Whereupon 
o Frois. ut supra, 185. b.  they took shipping at Sout●hampton▪ and sailed towards Rochel, intending to relieve Thovars; but, after nine weeks tossing at Sea (crossed with contrary winds) returned 
p Frois. ut supra, 185. b. .  
In 50 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
q Rot. Franc. 50 E. 3.  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames to the Northwards: and, in 1 R. 2. was again 
r Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 4.  employed in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
s Rot. Franc. 2 R. 2. m. 19  2 R. 2. And, in 4 R. 2. was 
t Frois. f. 249. b.  at Uannes', where divers feats of Arms were, at that time, performed▪ being also assigned 
u Rot. Scoc. 4 R. 2. m 7.  one of the Commissioners, to compose the Differences, and to make satisfaction for such injuries, as had been done by the Subjects of England to those of Scotland, by breach of the Truce, made in the time of King Edward the Third, with David de Brus, and ratified by Robert his successor: But, before the end of that year, upon that great Insurrection 
x T. Walls. p. 275.  of the Commons, under the Conduct of jack Straw; understanding, 
y T. Walls. p. 275.  that the vulgar sort of people had a purpose to surprise him; and, for the better credit of their Actings, to carry him along with them: and, in case they should be afterwards brought in question, to represent, that he was their Chief Leader; he suddenly 
z T. Walls. p. 275.  rose from Supper; and betaking himself to desert places, disguised, came 
a T. Walls. p. 275.  at length to St. A●bans, to the King, with a Wallet on his shoulder, pretending himself to be a servant to Sir Roger de Bois.  
This Earl William Married 
b Claus. 36 E. 3. m. 3.  joan, daughter of Edward de Montacute, by Alice his Wife, daughter and coheir to Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk: and, by his Testament 
c Courtney, 191. a. , bearing date on Tuesday next ensuing the Festival of S. Barnabas the Apostle, A. 1381. (4. Rich. 2.) bequeathed his Body to be buried at Campesse, under the Arch of St. Nicholas Chappel, behind the Tomb of his Father and Mother: appointing, that upon the Eve and Day of his Funeral, there should be five square Tapers, of the height that his nearest of Kin should think fit, and four Mortars; as also Forty eight Torches, borne by Forty eight Poor Men, clothed in White. Not many Months after which; being made choice 
d T. Walls. p. 301.  of by the Commons in Parliament, to represent to the Lords, what they deemed of greatest importance for the welfare of the Realm, ascending the steps towards their House, he fell 
e T. Walls. p. 301.  down dead, to the great amazement and sorrow of all persons, rich and poor. Which sudden, and unexpected death of him, happened 
f Esc. 5 R. 2. n. 57  upon the Fifteenth of February, 5 Rich. 2. he being then seized 
g Esc. 5 R. 2. n. 57  of the Manors of Gestnyngthor●e, Dedham, Bevale, and Thorndon, in Com. Essex. Of the Castle and Manor of Bungey, with the Burrow; of the Castle of Framelingham; of the Manor of Soham- Bar; of the Castle, Town, Manor, and Honour of Eye; of the Manors of Perham, Ufford, Walsham, Combs, Helmingdam, Baudesey, Ch●sylford, and Wykes- Vfford; of the Castle and Town of Orford; of the Manors of Huntingfeld and Haghle; and of the Hundreds of Hertesmere, and Stow, all in Com. Suff. And of the Manors of Costeseye, Causton, Burgh, and Hykeling, in Com. Norff. the issue 
h 〈…〉  of his three Sisters becoming his next heirs: (for he left none of his own surviving.) viz. 
i 〈…〉  Sir Robert de Wi●●oughby Knight, son of Cecilie; Roger Lord Seales, son of Catherine; and Henry de Ferrer of Groby, son of Margaret; all of full age.  
Whereupon Isabella his Wife, who was daughter 
k 〈…〉  to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of 〈◊〉, (and Widow 
l 〈…〉  of john le Strange of Blakmere) had, for her Dowry, an assignation 
m 〈…〉  of the Manors of Costeleye, and Hyaeling, in Com. Norff. as also of Haghlee, Thornedone, Pe●ham, Ufford, Sogenho, and Winder●●; with the Castle and Town of ●rford, in Com. Suff.  
Which Isabella, having, by her Testament, 
n Chichley, vol. 1. 196. a.  bearing date 26th September, An. 1416. (4 Hen. 5.) Bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abbey of Campe●e, near to her Husband; appointed, that upon the Eve and Day of her Interment, five square Tapers, four Mortars, and eighteen Torches, borne by Eighteen Poor Men, clothed in White (but without Banners) should be about her Hearse. And, for all manner of Expenses relating to her Funeral, upon the Eve and Day; and in distribution to Poor People, One hundred pounds to be allowed. Desiring her Executors to provide Thirteen Secular Priests to Sing for her Soul, for the term of three years; as also for the Soul for her dear Lord and Husband; and the Souls of her Father and Mother; and of all other to whom she stood obliged to Pray; And departed 
o Esc. 4. H. 5. n. 48.  this life upon the Feast-day of St Michael the Archangel, 4 Hen. 5. leaving 
p Esc. 4. H. 5. n. 48.  Richard Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwics, son of Thomas, brother of her the said Isabella, her next heir.  
¶ ay now come to Ralph de Vfford 
Ralph.  (brother to Robert de Vfford, the first Earl of this Family.)  
This Ralph, in 10 Edw. 3. obtained, from the King, a Grant 
q Cart. 10 E. 3. n. 62.  in special tail of the Manor of Chelry, in Com. Berks. and of the Manors of Lodres, Phelip●on, and Up- Wyburne in Com. Dors., part of the possessions of john Matravers attainted: and, in 13 Edw. 3. was 
r Rot Alem. 13 E. 3 m 3.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. Likewise in 16 Edw. 3. in 
s Rot Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 14.  that into France. And, in 20 Edw. 3. being Justice 
t thron. ●ratrig Joh. Clinne.  of Ireland, with a great number of Men at Arms and Archers, landed 
u thron. ●ratrig Joh. Clinne.  in that Realm. This Ralph Married 
x Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 491. a. n. 40 & 50.  Maud, Countess of Ulster, Widow of William Earl of Ulster, and sister to Henry Earl of Lancaster: by whom he had issue a daughter, called Maud, who became the Wife 
y Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 491. a. n. 40 & 50.  of Thomas de Vere, son to john de Vere Earl of Orford: and departing 
† Weever's Fun Mon. p. 754. & 755.  this life upon the 9th of April, An. 1346. (20 Edw 3.) was buried 
* Weever's Fun Mon. p. 754. & 755.  in the Nunnery at Campese, in the Diocese of Norwich.  
He had also another Wife 
a Ibid. 415. b. n. 10. etc. , named Eve, daughter and heir to john de Clavering, Widow 
b Ibid. 415. b. n. 10. etc.  of Thomas de A●deley; by whom he had issue 
c Ibid. 415. b. n. 10. etc.  three sons; viz. john, who had Summons 
d Claus. de eodem. anno in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 34 Ed. 3. and died 
e Esc. 35 ●. 3 p. 2. n. 87.  on Tuesday preceding the Feast of St. james, in 35 Edw. 3. leaving Edmund 
f Esc. 35 ●. 3 p. 2. n. 87.  his brother and heir thirty years of age.  
Which Edmund 
Edmund.  was a Knight 
g Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra▪ ●. 30. ; and by Sibyl his Wife 
h Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra▪ ●. 30. , daughter of Sir Robert Pierpont Knight, had issue 
i Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra▪ ●. 30.  Sir Robert Vfford Knight, who by Aleanor his Wife, daughter 
k Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra▪ ●. 30.  of Sir Thomas Felton Knight, left issue 
l Ibid.  three daughters his heirs; Ela, Married 
m Ibid.  to Richard Bows Esquire; Sibyl a Nun 
n Ibid.  at Berking; and joan wedded 
o Ibid.  to William Bowes, brother to the said Richard.   

Beaumond.  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
TOuching this Noble Family of Beaumond, whereof I am now to speak; I have not seen any mention, until towards the end of King Edward the First's Reign, that Henry de Beaumond 
Henry.  is taken notice of in our Public Records; whose Descent is by some 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  deduced from Lewes, son to Charles Earl of Anjou, a younger son to Lewes the Eighth, King of France: but, by others 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , from Lewes de Brenne, second son to john de Brenne, the last King of jerusalem.  
The vulgar tradition is; that this Henry came first into England with Queen Isabella, the Wife of King Edward the Second: but that cannot be; for her Marriage 
c Ypod. N. p. 99 n. 10. & 20.  was not until the first year of his Reign: And, plain it is; that, in 30 Edw. 1. he attended 
d Claus. 30 E. 1. m. 18.  that King, in his Expedition then made into Scotland: Whereupon he obtained his Precept 
e Claus. 30 E. 1. m. 18.  to the Collectors of the Fifteenth in Yorkshire, for the reception of Two hundred Marks, towards his support in those Wars. I do therefore suppose, that his first access hither, might be by the means of Queen Alianore, the first Wife to King Edward the First: for Isabella, his sister, Wife 
f Claus. 8 E. 1. in dorso m. 2.  to john Lord Vesci of Alnwick, in 8 Edw. 1. is called 
g Claus. 8 E. 1. in dorso m. 2.  Kinswoman to that Queen, as I shall farther show, when I come to speak of her.  
In 1 Edw. 2. this Henry, being styled 
h Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 31. Pat. 1 E. 2. p. 1. m. 16  Consanguineus Regis; in consideration 
i Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 31. Pat. 1 E. 2. p. 1. m. 16  of his eminent services to King Edw. the First, and expectance of the like by that King, obtained a Grant 
k Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 31. Pat. 1 E. 2. p. 1. m. 16  in Fee of the Manors of Folkyngham, edenham, and Barton (upon Humber) in Com. Linc. and of all the Knights-Fees, belonging to Gilbert de Gant; which Lora (De Gant) his Widow, held in Dower. And, in 2 Edw. 2. was joined in Commission 
l Rot. Scoc. 2 ●. 2. m. 14. , with Robert de Vmfranvill Earl of Angos, and some others, for guarding those parts of Scotland, which lie betwixt Ba●wick upon tweed, and the River of Forth; as also 
m Rot. Scoc. 2 ●. 2. m. 14.  of the Marches of Anandale, Carrik, and Galwey. And, in 3 E. 2. had a Grant 
n Rot. Fin. 3 E. 2. m. 4.  of the Temporalties of the Abbey of Bardney, in Com. Linc. (then in the King's hands) to hold during pleasure. In which year, being made Constable 
o Ibid. m. 16.  of Roxborough-Castle in Scotland, he was sent 
p Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m 4.  with Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, and Robert de Clifford, to guard the Marches: And, in 4 Edw. 2. obtained a Grant 
q Cart. 4 E. 2. n. 49.  from the King in Fee, of the Manor of Hekinton, in Com Line. with Forty pounds and Twenty pence yearly Rent, in Bar●on, which julian de Gant held for life: In this year also, upon the death of Alexander Bishop of Lincoln, the custody of the Castle at Somer●on, in that County, was bestowed 
r 〈…〉  on him, for li●e; he being at that time Constable 
s 〈…〉  of the Castle of Dumftez.  
The same year likewise, he had a Grant 
t 〈…〉  of the Isle of Man, to hold for life, by the services, which the Lords thereof, had usually performed to the Kings of Scotland.  
About this time, he took to Wife 
u Claus. 4 E. 2. in dorso, m. 14.  Alice, one of the Cousins and heirs to john Earl of Boghan, Constable of Scotland: and, in 6 Edw. 2. doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Claus. 6 E. 2. m. 29.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 7 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant 
y Cart. 7 E. 2. n. 30.  in Fee, of the Manors of Cornhull, harrewe, and little Grenestede, with the Advowson of the Church of Grenefourd, in Com. Midd. and was constituted 
z Rot. Vase. 7 E. 2. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners, unto whom the Seneschal of Gascoigne had command to attend, by reason of certain Transactions, in the Parliament of Paris, at that time agitated. Before the end of which year, being again employed 
a Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 3.  into Scotland, he was 
b Le●. coll. vol. 1. 785. & 786.  at the Siege of Strivelyn; and, in that fatal Battle of Bannoksburne, where the English Army suffered great loss.  
In 10 Edw. 2. he was the King's Lieutenant, 
c Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 11.  for all that part of the North, betwixt the Rivers of Tine, and Tese: At which time, accompanying 
d T. Walls: p. 86. n. 30.  two Cardinals, then sent from Rome; partly with purpose to reconcile the King to the Earl of Lancaster: and partly to Inthronize Lewes de Beaumond, his Brother, in the Bishopric of Durham, he was set 
e T. Walls: p. 86. n. 30.  upon near Derlington, by divers stout Robbers, whereof Gilbert de Middleton was the chief (in revenge 
f T. Walls: p. 86. n. 30.  of his Kinsman Edmund de Swinburne, whom the King had caused to be Arrested for his clamour against the Marches:) and despoiled 
g T. Walls: p. 86. n. 30.  of all his Treasure, Horses, and whatsoever else was of value (as were also those Cardinals, and the Bishop:) and not only so, but carried 
h T. Walls: p. 86. n. 30.  to the Castle of Mitford (as his Brother, the Bishop was to Morpeth) there to be secured, until they had ransomed themselves.  
In which year, he had a special Commission, 
i Rot. Vas●. 10 E. 2. m. 3.  to receive all such of the Scotish Nation to favour, as would submit to the King's obedience. And, in 11 Edw. 2. in consideration 
k Rot. Vas●. 11 E. 2. m. 13.  of his services done, and to be done, was constituted 
l Rot. Vas●. 11 E. 2. m. 13.  Governor of the Castle at Nountaundre, in Gascoine.  
Moreover, in 13 Edw. 2. in farther remuneration 
m Claus. 13 E. 2. m. 10.  of his services, he obtained a Grant 
n Claus. 13 E. 2. m. 10.  to himself and Alice his Wife, and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten (by the consent of all the Prelates and Peers, then assembled in Parliament at York) of the Manors of Thoreswey, Styveton, and Lyndewode, in Com. Linc. with the Advowson of the Church of Kaylesthorpe, in that County: as also of the King's free Court within the City of Lincoln; part of the possessions of Stephen de Bayeux; which Isabella de Vesci, his sister, held for life. Furthermore, in 14 Edw. 2. he procured Licence 
o Pat. 14 E. 2. p. 2. m. 18.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Whytwyck, in Com Leic. And, in 15 Edw. 2. was joined in Commission 
p Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 4.  with Andrew de Harcla, Earl of Carlisle, for restraining the Incursions of the Scots: for which People he had so little kindness; that, in 16 Edw. 2. (though he was a Baron of this Realm, and sworn, both of the Great and Privy-Council, as the Record 
† Claus. 16 E. 2. in dorso, m. 5.  expresseth) being required to yield his advice, concerning a Truce with them; he unreverently answered, That he would give none therein. Whereat the King being much moved, and commanding him to depart the Council; he went out, and said, He had rather be gone than stay. Which expression gave such distaste; that, by the consent of all the Lords there, be was committed to prison. Whereupon Henry de Perci, and Ralph de Nevil, became his Sureties, Body for Body, that he should appear upon Summons.  
But, this Heat lasted not long: for, in 18 E. 2. he was constituted 
q Rot. Alem. 18 E. 2. m. 2.  one of the Ambassadors, to treat of Peace, with Charles King of France: And, in 20 Edw. 2. in consideration 
r Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2 m.  of a thousand pounds, obtained a Grant 
s Rot. Fin. 20 E. 2 m.  of the Wardship, of David the son and heir to David de Strabolgi, Earl of Athol, deceased. But, at this time the defection 
t Claus. 20 E. 2. in dorso. m. 3.  of the Nobles, in adhering to the Prince and Queen Isabella, against the King, increasing; as a partaker with them, he was laid hold on, and sent Prisoner 
u Claus. 20 E. 2. m. 12.  first to Warwick-Castle, and afterward to that at Walingford. Whereupon, the Scene shortly after changing, through the prevalency of the great Lords; one of the Articles 
x H. Knighto●, 2549. l. 27.  against Hugh le Despenser, the younger, in the Parliament held that year, was, his causing this Henry de Beaumond to be thus imprisoned.  
Being, therefore, thus obsequious to the Queen and Prince, he attended 
y Frois. lib. 1. & 2. f. 3. b.  her to the Earl of Haynault, upon her going out of England: And, after her return; when the King, being deserted, attempted 
z Ibid, f 5. a.  to go beyond-Sea, but was driven back by contrary winds, and brought 
a Ibid, f 5. a.  to this Henry; he delivered him, as Prisoner, 
b Ibid, f 5. a.  to the Queen; who, soon after, sent him to Berkley-Castle. Whereupon, for remuneration 
c Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 91.  of these his services, he obtained a Grant 
d Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 91.  of the Manor of Loughborough, in general tail; part of the possession of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, then attainted.  
In 4. Edw. 3. the English Nobles, who were disherited of their Lands in Scotland, Petitioning 
e Lel. coll. vol. 1795. T. Walls. p. 112. n. 40. & 113. n. 10.  King Edward (as superior Lord of that Realm) that they might be restored; he sent to the Earl of Murref, then Guardian of that Kingdom (by reason of the Minority of King David) on their behalf: but, this Message taking no effect; the English Lords, whereof this Henry (then bearing likewise the Title 
f Lel. coll. vol. 1. 795. T. Walls. p. 112. n. 40. & 113. n. 10.  of Earl of Boghan) was 
g Lel. coll. vol. 1. 795. T. Walls. p. 112. n. 40. & 113. n. 10.  the chief; took shipping at Ravenspurre, and landed 
h Lel. coll. vol. 1. 795. T. Walls. p. 112. n. 40. & 113. n. 10.  at Kingcorn, in Scotland (not far from Dunfermeline:) and worthily shared in the Honour of that Victory, then obtained against the Scots, near Gledismore; being the only person, who encouraged 
l Lel. coll. ut supra.  the English to pass the River of Earn over night; and to fall upon the Scots very early next morning. Which they accordingly did, with such great success.  
But, this being done without the leave of King Edward; who would not 
m Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 12.  permit them to enter that Realm, by land; in regard 
n Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 12.  that David, the son of Robert de Brus (the other Competitor with Edward de Baillol, for the Crown of that Realm) had Married his sister, he became so displeased, as that, through the advice 
o Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 12.  of some of his Counsel, he caused 
p Ibid.  all the Castles, Manors and Lands, belonging to this Henry (lying in the Counties of Warwick, Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby) to be seized on. Nevertheless, soon afterwards, upon farther examination 
q Ibid.  of what was laid to his charge; in the Parliament then sitting at Westminster; by the assent 
r Ibid.  of the Prelates and Peers there met, he had restitution 
s Ibid.  of them again.  
And, the same year, obtained Letters 
t Claus. 4 E 3. in dorso, m. 12. & 14.  from King Edward, to David de Brus; representing to him; that, upon the Treaty of Peace, and Accord thereupon made, betwixt Robert de Brus late King of Scotland (his Father) and King Edward the Second; it was agreed, inter alia, that this Henry Earl of Boghan, Henry Lord Perci, and Thomas Lord Wake of Lidel, should have restitution of their Lands in Scotland, whereof they had been dispossessed, by reason of the Wars: Also, that though the Lord Perci, had Livery of his; this Henry, and the Lord Wake, were still kept from theirs: and therefore desired, that they might have the like favour; which, accordingly, was 
u Claus. 4 E 3. in dorso, m. 12. & 14.  granted.  
In 7 Edw. 3. in consideration 
x Claus. ● E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  of his Services in that Realm, he obtained respite 
y Claus. ● E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 13.  for the payment of a Thousand Marks, then due from him to the King, for the Wardship and Marriage of David the son and heir to David de Strabolgi Earl of Athol.  
In An. 1134. (8 Edw. 3.) being besieged 
z Ypod N. 113. n. ●0.  in a Castle in Scotland; it is said 
a Ypod N. 113. n. ●0.  by some, that King Edward. hearing thereof, entered that Realm with a great Power, and relieved him. Others say, that 
b Lel. coll. vol. 1. 797.  this being the Castle of Dungarg in Boghan, of his Wife's inheritance, which he had newly fortified, he surrendered it, upon condition he might return safe into England.  
About this time, King Edward (being 
m Claus. 8 E. 3. in dorso. n. 33.  at York) wro●e his Letters 
n Claus. 8 E. 3. in dorso. n. 33.  to this Henry, giving him to understand; that whereas Edward Baillol, King of Scotland, upon the forfeiture of Malisius Earl of Strathern, had (by the consent of his Nobles) given that Earldom unto john Earl Warren, in recompense of his vast expenses in the Wars of that Realm: and that, afterwards, by the solicitation of some friends of Malisius, great endeavours had been used, for revocation of that Judgement and forfeiture; as also, 
o Ibid.  that he had written to that King; desiring him, that the business might be publicly discussed by his Nobles, and faithful Peers of the Realm, and not by such whose fidelity was doubted: He therefore, required 
p Ibid.  this Henry, that he should use all his interest, for preventing any sudden determination in that business; considering of what ill example it would be, as also peril to himself and others, in the like case.  
About this time, upon the death 
q Esc. 8 E. 3. n 67.  of Isabel de Vesci, his sister, without issue, he was found 
r Esc. 8 E. 3. n 67.  to be her heir, and fifty years of age; Whereupon the Manors of Barton, Staynton, Thoresway, Lyndewode, and Welleburne, in Com. Linc. descended to him; whereof he had Livery 
s Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 18.  shortly after, doing his homage. In 9 Edw. 3. he still continued 
t Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 17.  in the Wars of Scotland. At which time, King Edward being 
u Pat. 9 E 3. p. 2. m. 22.  at St. johnstons'; in consideration 
x Pat. 9 E 3. p. 2. m. 22.  thereof, and of his great expenses, in that service; by the consent of his Nobles there attending him; acquitted 
y Pat. 9 E 3. p. 2. m. 22.  him of all such debts, as were due from him unto the Exchequer; and especially of Four hundred Marks, lent unto him at York, towards the payment of his Ransom, upon his Imprisonment in Scotland.  
In 10 Edw. 3. being then Constable 
z Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. ...  of the King's Army, he was sent 
a Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. ...  into Scotland, for the defence of that Realm. And, in 11 Edw. 3. had a Charter 
b Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 47.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Bolton-perci, in Com. Ebor. as also at Selkeworthe, and Talkley, in Com. Oxon. In this year also, he obtained an Assignation, 
c Claus. 11 E. 3. m. 5.  out of the Exchequer, of One hundred forty eight pounds nine shillings then in arreare, and due unto him, for the Wages of himself, and his Men at Arms in 9 & 10 Edw. 3. And, in 12 Edw. 3. attending 
d Claus. 12 h. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  the King, in his Expedition then made into Flanders, obtained his Precept 
e Claus. 12 h. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  to the Sheriff of Yorkshire, to permit his Wife and Children, to reside in the Tower at York (without, and near to the Castle) during his absence.  
In this 12th year he was made 
s Rot. Sco●. 12 E. 3. in dorso.  Justice of Scotland. And, having been summoned 
t Claus. de iisdem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 2 Edw. 2. until 6 Edw. 3. inclusive, departed 
u Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 24.  this life in 14 Edw. 3. being then seized 
x Esc. 14 E. 3. n. 24.  of the Castle and Manor of Folkyngham, the Manors of Hekynton, Styveton, Lyndewode, Thoreswaye, Barton, and the Advouson of the Church of Kaillesthorpe, in Com. Linc. And of the Manors of Whytewyke, with its members; viz. Shepesheved, Herkefeld, Wydington, Roteby, Newton, and Bocharston; as also of the Manor of Loughborough, with its Members, scilicet, Beaumanour, Burton, Huclescote, Watton, Ernesby, Barow, Cosyngton, Raveston, Querndon, Mountsorel, Wodesthorpe, and Kyntesthorpe, all in Com. Leic. of the Manor of Chelleton, and the third part of one Knights-Fee in Disheburne, etc. in Com. Northumb. And jointly with Alice, his Wife (the remainder to Thomas their son) of the Manor of Bolton- Perci, in Com. Ebor. Likewise 
y Ibid.  of the Advousons' of the Abbey of Uaudei, and Priory of Sempringham. in Com. Linc. and of Sixty three Knights Fees and a third part; all in that County, sometime belonging to the Barony of Gant; leaving john his son 
z Ibid.  and heir Twenty two years of age; and a daughter called Elizabeth, Married 
a Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 15.  to Nicholas de Audley, son and heir to james Lord Audley of Heley.  
¶ But here, before I proceed farther, I shall take leave to say something of Isabella de Beaumond, 
Isabell.  sister to this deceased Henry; she being a Woman of great note in her time. In 8 Edw. 1. being then the Wife 
b Claus. 8 F. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  of john de Vesci of Alnwike, in Com. Northumb. (one of the greatest Barons in the North) and called Kinswoman 
c Claus. 8 F. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  to Queen A●●anore; he covenanted, 
d Claus. 8 F. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  that if he should depart this life, without issue of his body, by her, he would pay unto that Queen five hundred, and fifty pounds of silver.  
In 25 Edw. 1. this Isabel, calling herself Daughter 
e Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 5. Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 23.  to Agnes de Bellomont, did Homage 
f Rot. Scoc. 25 E. 1. m. 5. Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 23.  to the King, at Ipswiche, for the Barony of Caral, in the County of Fife, in Scotland; whereof she was possessed by virtue of a Release from the said Anne her Mother. And, in 33 Edw. 1. john de Vesci (her husband) being 
g Claus. 33 E. 1. in dorso, m. 22.  then dead; she granted 
h Claus. 33 E. 1. in dorso, m. 22.  to the King, and his heirs for ever, her Manor of Caral, with the Haven of Can. Whereupon he again granted 
i Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 25.  it to her for life; the remainder to Henry de Bea●mont, her Brother, and his heirs. Moreover, he farther granted 
k Ib. n. 57  to her, for life, and to the said Henry, her Brother, in Fee, all the Lands of her the said Isabella, in Welleburne, in Com. Linc. By reason whereof, she obtained the said King's Charter, 
l Ibid. n. 24.  for a Market every Week upon the Wednesday, at her said Manor of Caral; and a Fair yearly, on Monday in Easter-week, and fourteen days following.  
In 1 E. 2. she was made 
m Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  Governess of the Castle of Bamburgh, in Com. Northumb. paying the ancient serme thereof to the King's Exchequer. But, in 3 Edw. 2. at the request 
n Claus. ●8 ● 2. m. 9  of Henry de Laci Earl of Lincoln, the King acquitted 
o Claus. ●8 ● 2. m. 9  her of One hundred and twelve pounds, which was due to his Exchequer, for that Castle of Bamburgh, and Rent of the Town of Wernemuthe, by reason of the great expense she had undergone, in attending upon Queen Isabell. After which, ere long, quitting 
p Ibid.  her right in that Castle, at the King's request; she had a Grant 
q Ibid.  of the Manors of Thoresway, Styveton, Lyndewode, and Ketlesthorpe, in Com. Linc. with the King's free Court in the City of Lincoln; as also of the Manors of Weigh, and Pyddcle, in Com. Dorset. for life. And departing 
r Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 67.  this life in 8 Edw. 3. without issue; the said Henry de Beaumond, her Brother, was found 
s Esc. 8 E. 3. n. 67.  to be her next heir.  
I now return to john 
john.  Lord Beaumond, son and heir to the before-specified Henry. This john, in 12 Edw. 3. was 
t Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition, then made into Flanders; and of the retinue 
u Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  with William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury: And, upon his Father's death, in 14 Edw. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 14 E. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands; but never used the Title of Earl of Boghan. In which year, he was again 
y Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 2.  in the Wars of Flanders: and obtained the King's Precept 
z Claus. 14 E. 3. m. 28.  to the Collectors of the Subsidy, in Com. Devon. for the receipt of Sixty six pounds sixteen shillings six pence, in part of the Wages, then due to him, for his service beyond-Sea.  
In this year, attending 
a Pat. 14 E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  Queen Philippe, during her residence in Brabant, the Lady Alianore de Lancaster (the fifth daughter 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to Henry Earl of Lancaster) his Wife, being there delivered 
c Pat. 14 E. 3. ut supra.  of a Son, called Henry; he obtained the King's special Letters Patents, 
d Pat. 14 E. 3. ut supra.  declaring, that notwithstanding, the said Henry was begotten, and born in foreign parts: nevertheless, in regard it was, by reason of his, and his Lady's attendance on the Queen, he should be reputed a lawful heir; and inherit his Lands in England, as if he had been born there.  
In 15 Edw. 3. he was retained 
e Pat. 15 E. 3. m. 22.  to serve the King, in his Fleet at Sea, with Sixty one Men at Arms; whereof one Baneret, Twenty four Knights, Forty men at Arms, and Forty Archers for forty days. In which year, also, he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland. And, having been summoned 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 16 Edw. 3 (and not before) departed 
h Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 35.  this life the same year; leaving Henry, 
i Esc. 16 E. 3. n. 35.  his son and heir, two years of age. Whereupon, in order to his Funeral, the King sent his Precept 
k Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  to William Shireburne, a Burgess of York, to make payment of Two hundred pounds of those Moneys which he did then owe, for One hundred thirty Sacks, and twenty Clays of Wool, by him received, out of the North and East-Riding of that County, unto Sir William de Burton Knight, to the use of Alianore, the Widow of the Defunct, towards the charge of that great Solemnity.  
Which Alianore, so surviving him; in 17 E. 3. procured the King's Charter, 
l Cart. 17 E. 3. n 26.  for Free-warren, in all her Demesn-lands at Tackley, in Com. Oxon. and Seukworth, in Com. Berks.  
But, I return to Henry, 
Henry.  his son and heir, whose Legitimacy, in regard of his birth beyond-Sea, was afterwards ratified, 
m Pat. 25 E. 3. p 1. m. 15.  in the Parliament, held 25 Edw. 3.  
In 34 E. 3. this Henry doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Claus. 34. ●. 3. m. 1.  of his Lands; the King being well satisfied, 
o Claus. 34. ●. 3. m. 1.  that he was of full age, though he did not make any formal proof thereof: and obtained his Precept 
p Ibid. m. 33.  to the Lord Treasurer, and Barons of the Exchequer, for the acquitting him of one hundred pounds due for the ferm of his Lands, at the Feast of St. john Baptist, whilst he was in his Minority, towards the charges he had been at, in attending him in his last Expedition beyond Sea. Moreover, in 40 E. 3. he was 
q Rot. Vasc. 40 E. 3. m. 14.  in the Wars of Gascoigne. And having been summoned 
r Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 36 E. 3. until 42 E. 3. inclusive, departed 
s Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 12.  this life, upon Wednesday next after the Feast of St. Margaret, the Virgin, 43 E. 3. leaving john 
t Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 12.  his Son and Heir, eight years of age: and Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
u Rot. Fin. 44 E. 3. m. 28.  to john de Vere, Earl of Oxford, surviving him: who had, for her Dowry, an assignation 
x Claus. 43 E. 3. m. 2.  of the Manors of Hekynton, and Stiveton, in Com. Linc. with two Messages in the City of Lincoln, and afterwards Married to Nicholas de Louvain.  
In 47 E. 3. the Wardship of this john, 
john.  (Son and Heir to the before-specified Henry Lord Beaumond) with the custody of his Lands, during his Minority, was committed 
y Rot. Fin. 47. E. 3. m. 14.  to William Lord Latimer. But in 6 R. 2. making proof 
z Claus. 6. R 2. p. 1. m. 14.  of his age, and doing his Homage, he had Livery 
a Claus. 6. R 2. p. 1. m. 14.  of them: and the same year, was 
b Frois. 307. Rot. Franc. 6 R. 2. m. 1.  with Henry de Spencer, than Bishop of Norwich, in the English Army, sent 
c Frois. 307. Rot. Franc. 6 R. 2. m. 1.  to make War against those, that held with Pope Clement the Seventh. Moreover, in 7 R. 2. he was 
d Frois. E. 312. a.  at Burbroke, when the King of France, with his whole Host besieged it: and with one hundred men at Arms, and three hundred Archers, kept 
e Frois. E. 312. a.  one Ward there.  
In 10 R. 2. he accompanied 
f Rot. Franc 10 R. 2. m. 10. Frois. f. 64. b.  john of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster, (then called King of Castille and Leon) into Spain. Howbeit, before the end of this year, such was the prevalency 
g H. Knighton 2705. n. 30.  of the great Lords, which then met at Haringey-Park; that they expelled 
h H. Knighton. 2705. n. 30.  him the Court, as an Evil-Councellor to the King. But those discontents somewhat abating, he obtained Licence, 
i Rot. Franc. 11. R. 2. m. 8.  to pass unto Calais, there to exercise himself in Feats of Arms, with the French; four Knights of that Country having challenged 
k H. Knighton 2706. n. 50.  as many English, to Just with them there: at which time he Tilted 
l H. Knighton 2706. n. 50.  with the Lord Chamberlain to the King of France. And in 12 R. 2. was made Admiral 
m Rot. Franc. 12 R. 2. m. ...  of the King's Fleet to the Northwards: as also 
n Ibid. m. 7.  one of the Wardens of the Marches towards Scotland; whereupon he entered 
o Stow in ●. ann. 1389.  that Country forty miles; spoilt 
p Stow in ●. ann. 1389.  the Market at Fowyke, and brought 
q Stow in ●. ann. 1389.  many Prisoners back.  
In 13 R. 2. he had the Castle of Chirburgh in France, committed 
r Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 10.  to his charge, from the Feast of St. Peter ad vincula, until the end of five years; and about that time, received a special prohibition, 
s Ibid. m. 4.  that he should not exercise any feats of Arms with the French, without the leave of Henry de Perci, Earl of Northumberland.  
In 14 R. 2. he went again 
t Rot. Franc. 14. R. 2. m. 6.  into France; and in 16 R. 2. being retained 
u Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  to serve the King during his whole life; he had, in consideration thereof, a Grant 
x Ibid.  of one hundred pounds per annum, out of the Issues of Lincolnshire. In this year likewise, he was made Constable 
y Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 3. m. 20.  of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports; and in 19 R. 2. constituted 
z Rot. Franc. 19 R. ●. m. 19  one of the King's Commissioners, to contract Marriage for him, with the Lady Isabella, eldest Daughter to the King of France. As also Warden 
a Rot. Scoc. 19 R 2 m. 6.  of the West-Marches, towards Scotland.  
And having been summoned 
b Claus. de 〈◊〉 ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 7. until 18 R. 2. inclusive, departed 
c Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 14.  this life, upon Saturday, the Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, in 20 R. 2. being then seized 
d Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 14.  of the Manor of Whytewyke, and two parts of the Manor of Shepeshed, in Com. Leic. Of the Manors of Dicheburne, Cartyngton, Rill, North-Charleton, and third part of the Manor of Toggesden, in Northumb. of the Manor of Bruscombe, in Com Cantii Edmonton,, called Wylby-Mannor, in Com. Midd. Thoreswaye, Lyndewode, Welburne, the Castle of Folkyngham, the Manors of Edenham, Barton, Buckminster- Hall, in Billingburgh, Lopingthorpe, Hekinton, Stenton, and Uessci- Hall, in the City of Lincoln, leaving Henry his Son and Heir, sixteen years of age; Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas de Everingham of Laxton, in Com. Bott. surviving.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 1 H. 4. received 
f Cod. MS penès custodem magnae Garder. Regis f. 1. a.  the Honour of Knighthood, at the Coronation of that King, (with many other persons of note) by Bathing, etc. having allowance of Robes for that Solemnity. And in 11 H. 4. was constituted 
g Rot. Franc. 1● H. 4. m. 10.  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with others sent from France, upon a firm and lasting Peace, betwixt both Realms. And having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 5 H. 4. till 1 H. 5. inclusive, departed 
i Esc. 1. H. 5. n 45.  this life, on Thursday next after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle; being then seized 
k Esc. 1. H. 5. n 45.  of the Castle and Manor of Folkyngham, and Manors of Hekynton, and Barton upon Humber,, with the Ferry there; as also of the Manors of Thoresway, and Steneton, all in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Manors of Loughborough, and Whytewyke, with their respective Members, in Com. Leic. leaving john, 
l Esc. 1. H. 5. n 45.  his Son and Heir, three years of age; and Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to William Lord Willoughby, of Eresvy, surviving. Who representing 
n Pat. 2. H. 5 p. 1. m. 20.  to the King, that john, her Son and Heir, was within age, but without any thing for his support, obtained an assignation 
o Pat. 2. H. 5 p. 1. m. 20.  of forty pounds per annum, for him, during his Minority.  
Which john, 
john.  in 8 H. 6. being retained 
p ●x autogr. penès Cler Pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, with twenty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers, than atttended (q) 
q ●x autogr. penès Cler Pell.  him in his Army to Calais. And in 9 H. 6. making proof 
r Claus 9 H. 6. m. 21.  of his age, and performing his Homage, had Livery, 
s Claus 9 H. 6. m. 21.  as well of those Lands, which Elizabeth his Mother held, as of those which Catherine, the Wife of john, Father to him the said Henry, possessed during her life. In 14 H. 6. he obtained a Grant 
t Rot. Franc 14 H. 6. m.  to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, of the Earldom of Boloine, by Letters Patents dated at Canterbury 27 julii, being 
u Rot. Franc 14 H. 6. m.  at that time on his journey for the Relief of Calais, and retained, 
x Ex. autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King with twenty Men at Arms, and eighty eighty Archers. In which service he merited 
y Pat. 15. H. 6. m. 32.  so well; as for that very respect, the King gave him Licence, 
z Ibid.  to grant his Manors of Barton upon Humber, and Steneton, in Com. Linc. unto Sir William Phelip Knight, and others, and to their Heirs for ever.  
And in 18 H. 6. in consideration 
a Pat. 18. H. 6. p. 2. m. 21.  of his farther Merits, and the special Services of his Ancestors, advanced 
b Pat. 18. H. 6. p. 2. m. 21.  him to the Honour and Dignity of a Viscount, (a Title not till then used in England) by the Name of Viscount Beaumond; with precedency above all Barons of this Realm, and twenty Marks yearly fee, out of the Revenues of the County of Lincoln; as by Charter 
c Pat. 18. H. 6. p. 2. m. 21.  bearing date at Reading, 12 Feb. appeareth.  
In 19 H. 6. considering 
d Pat 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 4  the great loss he had sustained, by the death of Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
e Pat 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 4  to William Phelip Lord Bardolf, and by reason 
f Pat 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 4  of his continued Services, he obtained a Grant, 
g Pat 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 4  of the custody of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, which by the death of her the said Elizabeth, came to Henry his Son and Heir; and in case of his death, to William his younger Son; with remainder to joan his Daughter. Moreover, in 23 H. 6. he had a farther grant, 
h Pat. 23. H. 6 p. 2. m. 20.  to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, of Place and Precedence above all Viscount's, thenceforth to be created; as also above the Heirs of all Earls; and to take place next and immediately unto Earls, in all Parliaments and public Meetings.  
Furthermore, in 24 H. 6. he was made 
i Rot. Franc. 24 H. 6. m. ...  Constable of England: and in 25 H. 6. (with 
k Pat. 25. H. 6 p. 2. m. 37.  Sir Ralph Boteler, Lord Sudley) had the custody 
l Pat. 25. H. 6 p. 2. m. 37.  of the Isles of jeresey, and Garnesey, Serk, and Erme, during the Minority of Anne, the Daughter and Heir to Henry Duke of Warwick.  
In this year he was found 
m Esc. 25. H. 6 n. 10.  to be Brother and Heir to Elizabeth Lady Deincurt, Wife to Sir Thomas Nevil Knight, being at that time thirty years of age. And in 27 H. 6. procured to himself, (and William (then called Lord Bardolf) his Son, a Charter 
n Cart. 27. H. 6. n. 53.  of divers Privileges, in sundry of his Lordships, viz. at Folkynham, in Com. Linc. Whytewyk, in Com. Leic. and Wyrmgay, in Com. Norff. Return of Writs, and all Precepts; Assize of Bread and Ale; Soc, Sac, Weyf, Estrey, Felons-goods, Treasure-trove, Felo's de se, Escape, Gallows, Pillory, Wreck of Sea, etc. In which year, Walter Lord Hungerford, in consideration 
o Staff. & Kemp. f. 114. a.  of the descent of this john, from the Noble Dukes of Lancaster, by his last Will and Testament, 
p Staff. & Kemp. f. 214. a.  bequeathed unto him, a Cup of Silver with a cover; as also a Bordure and knop of Gold; in which Cup john Duke of Lancaster was often served, and used to drink as long as he lived. The next ensuing year he was constituted 
q Pat. 28. H. 6. p. 1. m. 22.  Lord High Chamberlain of England.  
And in 29 H. 6. joined in Commission 
r Rot. Scoc. 29. H. 6. m. 1.  with the Bishops of Durham, Carlisle, and some other eminent persons, for Treating with the Ambassadors of Scotland, in order to a Peace, betwixt both Realms. Also, in 35 H. 6. in farther consideration 
s Pat. 35 H. 6 p. 1. m. 6.  of his great and eminent Services, he obtained a Grant 
t Pat. 35 H. 6 p. 1. m. 6.  of the chief Stewardship, and Office of Surveyour, of all the Castles and Lands, as well in England, as Wales, belonging to Prince Edward, to hold until he should accomplish his full age.  
And in 37 H. 6. was again constituted 
u Rot. Scoc. 37 H 6. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners to meet with those from Scotland, at Newcastle upon Cine, touching satisfaction for such Injuries, as had been committed by the Subjects of either Realm, against the other, contrary to the Articles of Truce, formerly concluded betwixt them.  
This john Viscount Beaumond, was summoned 
x Claus. de iisd ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament, from 10 H. 6. until 38 H. 6. But in that 38th year, the Duke of York, being 
y Stow in an. 1460.  at Calais, and having gotten strength, through the aid of the Earls of Warwick, and Salisbury, sent 
z Stow in an. 1460.  divers complaints to the King, amongst which, one was, against him, calling him their mortal Enemy, alleging that 
a Ibid.  he had misled the King, and wrought upon him to consent unto that Act of Parliament, made at Coventre against them: as also 
b Ibid.  that he had made spoil of their Lands and Goods. And ere long after, landing in England, gave Battle 
c Ibid. & Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714  to the King at Northampton, (viz 10. julii 38 H. 6.) where, obtaining the Victory, this Viscount Beaumond was slain, 
d Ibid. & Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 714.  with many other persons of note.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his second Son, (Henry the eldest Son being dead before, and buried 
* Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 782.  in Denington Church, in the Diocese of Norwich.) Which William, in right 
e Lib. 〈◊〉. 12. H. 6. p. 649. & 65●  of Elizabeth his Mother, Daughter 
f Lib. 〈◊〉. 12. H. 6. p. 649. & 65●  and Heir to William Phelip Lord Bardolfe, had also the Title 
g Lib. 〈◊〉. 12. H. 6. p. 649. & 65●  of Lord Bardolfe, possessing 
h Lib. 〈◊〉. 12. H. 6. p. 649. & 65●  a large Inheritance, as Heir to her: and in the same 38th year of H. 6. made proof 
i Esc. 38. H. 6.  of his age, as Cousin and Heir to john Lord Bardolf, viz. 
k Esc. 38. H. 6.  Son and Heir of Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir to him the said john, viz. 
l Esc. 38. H. 6.  that he was born at Edenham, in Com. Linc. and Baptised in that Church, upon the Feast-day of St. George the Martyr, 16 H. 6. the Abbot of Crouland, being one of his Godfathers. Whereupon he had Livery 
m Pat. 39 H. 6. m. 18.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited.  
He first Married 
n Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth, Daughter 
o Ex. Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Richard Scrope, (Brother to the Lord Scrope of Bolton) and secondly, 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  joan Daughter to Humphrey Duke of Buckingham: but adhering firmly to the Lancastrian Interest, (as his Ancestors had done) participated of the hard fate, which soon after befell that Family; being taken Prisoner 
q Stow in eodem anno.  at Townton-Field, in 1 E. 4. and in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 4. Nou. the same year, attainted; 
r Esc. 3. E. 4. n. 30.  at which time he was seized 
s Esc. 3. E. 4. n. 30.  of the Manor of Halowton, in Com. Leic. Shelforth, Stoke- Bardolf, Gedling, and Carleton, in Com. Nott. Grymesthorpe, Aylesthorpe, Southorpe, Edenbam, Hale, alias Westhall, in Com. Linc. Bolton- Perci, in Com. Ebor. Loughborough, Shepeshed, UUhitington, A●hvy- la Zouche, UUhytwyke, Bochaston, Newton, Hokescote, Donyngton, Harkefeld, Rothy, Beaumaner, and Botesford, in Com. Leic. Stowe- Bardolf, Roungeton, Fareswell, in Fyncham, UUhinbergh, Mateshale, Erpyngham, UUykmere, Cantelee, Strapeshagh, Castre, Denyngton, Brundishe, Ilkelyshale, Clopton, and Cretyngham, in Com. Norf. UUatton and Stone, in Com. Hertf. and UUilberham, in Com. Cantabr.  
In 14 E. 4. this William Viscount Beaumond, taking 
t Stow in an. 1472.  part with john Earl of Oxford, who withdrew himself from Barnet- field, in 10 E. 4. fleeing 
u Stow in an. 1472.  first into Scotland, and afterwards into France, landed 
x Ibid.  with him in Cornwall, and assisted 
y Ibid.  him in keeping of St. Hichaels' Mount. Whereupon, 
z Ibid.  the Sheriff of that County, offering pardon to the Earls Men who thereupon forsook 
a Ibid.  him; he was brought Prisoner 
b Ibid.  with him to the King. But in 1 H. 7. the Lancastrian Party, long depressed, through the favour of King (the chief and only remaining Branch of that Illustrious stock) being raised again, amongst them, this William was restored 
c Claus. 4. H. 7 m. 4.  in Parliament, begun at UUestminster, 7 Nou. in the first year of his Reign. After which, I have not seen any thing farther of him, than that having been summoned 
d Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 1. until 12 H. 7. inclusive, he departed 
e Esc. 1. H. 8. n. 29.  this life, without Issue 28 Dec. 24 H. 7 And that Francis Lovel, had 
f Esc. 1. H. 8. n. 29.  he been at that time living, and not attainted, should 
g Esc. 1. H. 8. n. 29.  have been his next Heir, viz. 
h Esc. 1 H. 8. n. 29.  Son of joan, Sister to the said William.  
¶ From this Noble Family, do the Beaumont's of Cole-Orton, Grace-dieu, and Stoughton, in Com. Leic. derive 
i Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  their Descents, by Sir Thomas Beaumond Knight, a younger Son to john Lord Beaumond, and Catherine his Wife, Daughter of Everingham. Which Thomas being 
k Ibid.  Lord of Basquerville, and Captain of Gailliarde, was retained 
l Ibid.  with john Duke of Bedford, Regent of France, in the Minority of King Henry the 6th, to serve the King in those Wars.  
So likewise did 
m Ibid.  the Beaumont's, late of UUednesbury, in Com. Staff. viz. from Henry the younger Brother to john Viscount Beaumond.   

Gorges.  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
IN 41 H. 3. upon that Expedition made into UUales, Ralph de Gorges, 
Ralph.  in order thereto, had Summons 
a Claus. 41. H. 3. in dorso m. 6  to be at Bristol, well fitted with Horse and Arms, within the Octaves of St. Peter ad vincula: and in 47 H. 3. was made Governor 
b Pat. 47. H. 3. m. 9  of Schireburne-Castle. Likewise in 
c Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 43.  50 H. 3. of the Castle at Exeter. And the same year; as also in 51 H. 3. executed 
d Rot. Pip. 52. H. 3. Devon.  the Sheriff's Office for Devonshire, as Fermor of it. After which, in 54 H. 3. he was signed 
e Pat. 54 H. 3. in dorso m. 15.  with the Cross, in order to his journey into the Holy Land, with Prince Edward. But died in 56 H. 3. or before. Whereupon Elene his Wife, had then Livery 
f Comp. M. Ric. de Clifford 4. ●1. ex Rot. Pip.  of the Manor of Dene for her support. And upon her death, in 20 E. 1. Ralph her Son and Heir doing his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot. l in. 20 E. 1. m. 11.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  in 21 E. 1. was Marshal 
h H. Knighton 2499. n. 50.  of the King's Army in Gascoigne: and in 22 E. 1. went 
i Rot. vasc. 22. E. 1. m. 9  again into those parts, where he obtained such favour from the King; that in case he should depart this life, before his return, his Executors should receive 
k Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1. m. 9  the profits of all his Lands, from the time of his death, until the end of three years; and likewise 
l Rot. Vasc. 22. E. 1. m. 9  the free administration of all his Goods, for the performance of his Will. But in that year, Charles, Brother to the King of France, invading 
m T. Wals. in eodem anno.  Gascoigne, with a great power, laid 
n Ibid.  Siege to R●sune, whereof john de Britania was Governor, who forsaking 
o Ibid.  his charge, exposed those in the Garrison, to the Mercy of the Enemy; amongst which, this Ralph being one, he was carried Prisoner to 
p Ibid.  Paris.  
Nevertheless, after this, in 25 E. 1. he adventured 
q Rot. Pardon. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  into Gascoigne. And in 28 E. 1. was 
r Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland: so likewise in 
s Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 9  31 E. 1. and 
t Rot. Scoc 32 ●. 1. m. 2.  32 E. 1.  
In which 32 year, he obtained the King's Charter, 
u Cart 32 E. 1. n. ●4.  for a Market at his Manor of Lid●ton in come. Dors. upon the Thursday every week, and a Fair yearly, upon the Eve, Day and Morrow, after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin; and for five days than next following. In 34 E. 1. he was again 
x Rot. Protect 34 E. 1. m. 12.  in the Scotish Wars, being then of the Retinue with Hugh Despenser. So likewise in 
y Rot. Scoc 4. E. 2. m. 5.  4 E. 2. and in 
z Rot. Scoc 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  8 E. 2. And had summons 
a Claus. de i●sd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 2 E. 2. till 16 E. 2. inclusive, but never aster.  
To whom succeeded Theobald de Gorges, 
Theobald.  who in 36 E. 3. obtained the King's Licence 
b Cart. 56 E. 3. n. 14.  for a Market every week, upon the Thursday, at Wrokeshale, in Com. Somers. And for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of the Feast of All Saints, and five days next ensuing. But never having Summons to Parliament, nor any of his Descendants, I shall here put a Period to any farther discourse of them.   

Everingham.  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
IN 14 H. 3. Robert de Everingham, 
Robert.  having Married 
a Rot Pip. 14 H 3. E●or. Rot. ●in. 15 H. 3 m. 8.  Isabella, the Sister and Heir of Thomas de Birkin, (of whom I have formerly spoke) gave 
b Rot Pip. 14 H 3. E●or. Rot. ●in. 15 H. 3 m. 8.  a Fine to the King of two hundred Marks, for livery of her Lands; and likewise for Livery 
c Rot Pip. 14 H 3. E●or. Rot. ●in. 15 H. 3 m. 8.  of the Bailywick of the Forest of Shirewooe, in Com. Nott. that being also of her Inheritance. This Robert held 
d Testa de Nevil Nott.  five Knights fees and an half, in Com. Nott. besides one fee in Lexinton, then in Demesn; and in 26 H. 3. gave a Fine 
e Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Ebor.  of fifty Marks, to be exempted from going into Gascoine, upon that Expedition than made thither. After which, in 30 H. 3. he departed 
f Claus. 30 H. 3. m. 8.  this life, Isabella his Wife surviving; who doing her Homage, had Livery 
g Claus. 30 H. 3. m. 8.  of all the Lands of her Inheritance; and died 
h Rot. ●in. 36 H. 3. n. 7. Esc 36. H. 3. m. 62.  in 36 H. 3. then seized 
i Rot. ●in. 36. H. 3. m. 7. Esc 36. H. 3. n. 62.  of the Manor of Lexinton, etc. leaving Adam de Everingham her Son 
k Rot. ●in. 36 H. 3. m. 7. Esc 36. H. 3. n. 62.  and Heir: As also, two other Sons, john, to whom she gave 
l Esc. 17. E. 1. n. 79.  the Manor of Birkyn; and Robert 
m Esc. 17. E. 1. n. 79.  (a Clergy Man) Rector of the Church of Birkyn.  
Which Adam, 
Adam.  doing his Homage, and giving security 
n Rot. Fin. ut supra.  to pay fifty pounds for his Relief, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; as also, 
p Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 5.  of the whole Bayliwick of Shirewode-Forest: excepting the Hays of Beskewode, Willeg, Lindeby, Bilaye, Birkeland, and Cliptston-Parke; for which Bayliwick, there had been formerly a Release 
q Esc. 36. H. 3. ut supra.  of twelve Knights fees, and an half, to the Ancestors of the before-specified Isabella, by the King's Progenitors.  
In 42 H. 3. this Adam was 
r Claus. 42. H. 3. in dorso ●. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: but in 49 H. 3. taking part 
s Esc. 49. H. 3. n. 3.  with Montfort Earl of Leicester, and the other rebellious Barons of that age, he was 
t Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in the Battle of Evesham, against the King; and departed 
u Esc. 9 E. 1 n 5.  this life in 9 E. 1. being at that time seized, 
x Esc. 9 E. 1 n 5.  of the Moiety of the Barony of Schelford, in Com. Nott. unto which Moiety, twelve K 'tis. fees and an half in several Counties did belong; 
y Esc. 9 E. 1 n 5.  whereof ten were 
z Esc. 9 E. 1 n 5.  for the Bayliwick of the Forest of Shirewode. He likewise 
a Esc. 9 E. 1 n 5.  died seized of the Manors of Everingham, and Farburne, in Com. Ebor. as also of the Manors of Westbury, in Com. Linc. and North-Leverton, in Com. Nott. leaving Robert 
b Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 5.  his Son and Heir, twenty four years of age.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  in 9 E. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Rot. ●in. 9 E. 1 m. 17.  of his Lands, and in 11. E. 1. obtained a Charter 
d Cart. 11 E. 1 n. 47.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Langthwait, in Com. Ebor. And having Married 
e Ex Coll. R Cl. S.  Lucia, the Daughter and Heir of Robert de Thwenge, (Widow 
f Ex Coll. R Cl. S.  of Sir William Latimer, Knight) died 
g Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 28.  in 15 E. 1. being then seized 
h Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 28.  of the Manors of Gedling, and Lexinton, in Com. Nott. Westburgh, in Com. Linc. Farneburne, Everyngham, Kyblingcotes, and Schireburne, in Hartforth Lythe, in Com. Ebor. leaving Adam, 
i Esc. 15 E. 1. n. 28.  his Brother and Heir, seven years of age.  
Which Adam, 
Adam.  in 31 E. 1. was 
k Claus. 1. E. 2. m 10.  in the Wars of Scotland: and in 34 E. 1. being made 
l Comp. 1. de Drokenesford etc.  a Knight with Prince Edward, and many others, by Bathing and divers Sacred Ceremonies, attended 
m Rot. Protect 34 E. 1. m. 12.  him in that Expedition, then made into Scotland. After which, in 2 E. 2. he had Summons 
n Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, and so till 
o Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  9 E. 2. inclusive. And in 4 E. 2. was 
p Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 10.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise, in 
q Rot Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 9  7 E. 2. and 
r Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  8 E. 2. as also in 
s Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 7.  10 E. 2. residing then at Lexinton, (in Com. Nott). But being 
t Rot. Fin. 16 E 2 m. 25. in cedula.  shortly after, one of the Partakers with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and those of the Nobility, who in 15 E. 2. were in Arms, under colour of Reforming the Abuses in Government; when the rest were taken at Burrowbrigg, he rendered himself; and gave a Fine 
u Ibid. m. 2.  to the King of four hundred Marks, to save his life.  
After which, in 1. E. 3. upon the payment 
x Claus 1. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  of two hundred and fifty Marks thereof, then in arrear, he had Livery 
y Claus 1. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  of his Lands, which had been seized for that transgression. And in 11 E 3. entailed 
z Esc. de ad quod T●ampn. 11 E. 3. n. 40.  the Manor of Lexinton, upon the Heirs Male of Adam, his eldest Son, and so successively, for want of Issue, upon Robert, Edmund, Alexander, and Nicholas, his own younger Sons: and died 
a Esc. ●5. E. 3 n 33.  in 15 E. 3. being then seized 
b Esc. ●5. E. 3 n 33.  of the said Manor of Lexinton, (vulgarly Laxton) and North- Leverton,, in Com. Nott. Schireburne in Hartford Lythe, and Everyngham, in Com. Ebor. Which Manor of Everyngham, he held 
c Esc. ●5. E. 3 n. 33.  of the Archbishop of York, by the service of performing the Office of Butler, in his House, upon the day of his Inthronization, leaving Adam 
d Esc. ●5. E. 3 n 33.  his Son and Heir, thirty years of age.  
Which Adam thereupon, doing his Homage, 
Adam.  had Livery 
e Claus. ●5. E. 2. p 2. m. 41.  of his Lands. And in 16 E. 3. (residing 
f Rot Franc 16 E. 3. m. 27.  at Lexinton) was 
g Rot Franc 16 E. 3. m. 27.  in the Wars of France. So likewise, in 
h Ro. Franc. 18. E. 3. m. 19  18 E. 3. 19 
i Rot. Franc. 19 E 3. m. 15.  E. 3. and 20 
k Rot. Vase. 20 E. 3. m. 2.  E. 3. (the Battle of 〈◊〉, being fought that year.) In 21 E. 3. he was again 
l Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3 p. 1. m. 3.  in those Wars: and in 
m Rot. Franc. 23. E. 3. m. 2.  22 E. 3. in another Expedition then made into France, being in the Retinue 
n Ibid.  with Henry Earl of Lancaster. So likewise in 
o Rot Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  29. and 
p Rot Vasc. 33 E 3. m 14.  33 E. 3. And in 43 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 43 E. 3. n. 4.  for a Market every week, at his Manor of Ri●k-Brunne, upon the Woulds, in Com. Ebor. And two Fairs yearly; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Peter in Cathedr●; the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr.  
This Adam was summoned 
r Claus. 44. E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 44 E. 3. in which year he died; as it seems. For to him then succeeded, Robert 
s Esc. 45. E. 3. n. 20.  his Grandson and Heir, viz. Son of William. Which William having Married 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Alice, the Daughter to john Lord Grey of Codnoure, died 
u Esc. ut supra.  the Morrow after the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady, in 43 E. 3. his Father being then alive, leaveing the before-specified Robert his Son 
x Esc. ut supra.  and Heir. Which Robert departed 
y Esc. ut supra.  this life, upon the Feast-day of St john the Evangelist, 44 E. 3. leaving joan and Catherine, his Sisters and Heirs; joan at that time being 
z Esc. ut supra.  eight years of age, and Catherine five. Which joan, afterwards became the Wife of Sir William Elys Knight; and Catherine of john, the Son of Thomas Elton Esquire.  
But this last mentioned Adam 
Adam.  had a younger Son, called Reginald, who inherited 
a Rot. Fin. 11 R. 2. m. 13.  the Manor of Westburgh, in Com. Ebor. Which Reginald, being 
b Rot. Fin. 11 R. 2. m. 13.  afterwards a Knight, first Married 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Agnes, the Daughter of john Lungvillers: and next, joan, 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Daughter of ... and died 
e Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 26.  in 1 H. 4. being then seized 
f Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 26.  of the Manor of Tuxford, in the Clay, the Moiety of the Manor of Egmanton, and fourth part of the Manor of Laxton, leaving Issue Edmund, his Son and Heir, who died 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  without Issue.   

Cailli.  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
IN 7 joh. Adam de Cailli 
Adam.  accounted 
a Rot. Pip. 7. Joh. Norff. Suff.  five pounds for Licence to plead before the King, in a cause depending betwixt him, and Michael de Puninges, touching the Dowry of Margaret, Wife of the said Michael.  
From this Adam, descended Thomas de Cailli; who in 35 E. 1. being 
b Rot. Fin. 35. E. 1. m. 12.  one of the Cousins and Heirs to Robert, the Son of Robert de Tatshall, viz. Son of Emme, third Sister and Co-heir to the said Robert; performing his Fealty, obtained Livery 
c Rot. Fin. 35. E. 1. m. 12.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited. And in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
d Rot. Scot 8 E. 2. m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, thence to march against the Scots.  
This Thomas, 
Thomas.  with Margaret his wife, in 10 E. 2. procured a Charter 
e Cart. 10. E. 1 n. 61.  for Free-Warren, in all their Demesn-Lands at Wymundham, Babingle, and Wulferton, in Com. Norff. And having been summoned 
f Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 2. 3. and 4. E. 2. departed 
g Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 63.  this life, in 10 E. 2. being then seized 
h Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 63.  of the Manor of Hyldeburghworth, in Com. Norff. leaving Adam, the Son of Roger de Clifton, (by Margery his Sister) his Cousin, 
i Esc. 10 E. 2. n. 63.  and Heir, nine years of age.   

Orreby:  
[2 Edw. 2.]  
IN 22 Hen. 2. Herbert de Orreby, 
Herbert.  son of Alard de Orreby, with Agnes his Wife, founded 
a Monast. Ang. vol. 2. n. 10. &. 20.  the Priory of Hagneby, in Com. Linc. To whom succeeded john his son 
b Monast. Ang. vol. 2. n. 10. &. 20.  and heir. Which john 
john.  gave 
c Ib. n. 30 & 40.  divers Lands in Hagneby, and Fuglethorp, to the Canons of that House; and died in 41 Hen. 3.  
After him I find mention of Fulke de Orreby, 
Fulke.  Justice of Chester, in 44 Hen. 3. unto whom the custody 
d Pat. Edw. Princ. 44 H. 3. m. 5.  of the Castles of Ganno●, Dissard, Chester, Beeston, and Schotewyk, were then committed. And, in 45 Hen. 3. of Thomas de Orreby, made 
e Pat. 45 H. 3. m. 4.  Justice of Chester; the same year, upon the death of Fulke. Next, of john de Orreby; who, 
john.  in 31 Edw. 1. was 
f Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 9  in the Scotish Wars; and, in 8 Edw. 2. received command 
g Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to March into Scotland. Which john, having been summoned 
h Claus. de iisdem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 2, 3, & 4 Edw. 2. died 
i Esc. 11 E. 2. n. 42.  in 11 E. 2. being then seized 
k Esc. 11 E. 2. n. 42.  of the Manor of Orreby, in Com. Linc. as also of certain Lands in Ingoldmels, Skegenesse, Wolyngham, Burgh, Skendelby, etc. leaving 
l Esc. 11 E. 2. n. 42.  Edmund Somervill, at that time Forty years of age, Alured de Sulney Thirty; and john, the son of Robert de Willughby (then in Minority, and in Ward to the King) his next heirs; betwixt whom his Lands were shared.   

Badlesmere.  
[3 Edw. 2.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 16 H. 2. at which time Bartholomew de Badlesmere 
Bartholomew.  was in suit 
a Rot. Pip. 16 H. 2. Kent.  with William de Cheney, for certain Lands in Kent: and afterwards, scilicet, in 22 H. 2. amerced 
b Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Kent.  at Twenty Marks, for trespassing in the King's Forests.  
To him succeeded William de Badlesmere. Which William, 
William.  adhering 
c Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  to the Rebellious Barons, about the latter end of King John's Reign, was taken Prisoner, 
d Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  with some others, their Complices, in the Castle of Rochester; and not released till 
e Rot. Pip. 6 H. 3. Nott. Derb.  6 Hen. 3.  
After him I meet with Giles de Badlesmere; 
Giles.  who, in An. 1248. (32 Hen. 3.) was slain 
f Lel coll. vol. 1. 320.  in a Skirmish betwixt the English and Welsh. And, next to him, Gunceline de Badlesmere, 
Gunceline.  a Great Rebel 
g MS. in bibls. Bodl. 8 v. 8 Th. f. 136. a.  to King Henry the Third, for which cause, he was (amongst others) Excommunicated 
h MS. in bibls. Bodl. 8 v. 8 Th. f. 136. a.  by the Archbishop of Canterbury: but afterwards returning to obedience, was Constituted Justice 
i Pat. 9 E 1. m. 2.  of Chester; in which Office he continued 
k Pat. 9 E 1. m. 2.  till 9 Edw. 1.  
In 10 Edw. 1. this Gunceline was 
l Rot. de Scutag. Wall. 10 E 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Wales: and, in 25 E. 1. in that 
m Rot. Protect. 25 E. 1. m. 5.  into Gascoine: but died 
n Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 5.  in 29 E. 1. being seized 
o 〈◊〉  of the Manor of Badlesinere, which he held of the King in Capite, as of the Barony of Crevequer, by the service of one Knights Fee; leaving Bartholomew his son Twenty six years of age.  
Which Bartholomew, 
Bartholomew.  in 22 Edw. 2. (his father then living) received command 
p Rot. Vas. con. 22 E. ●. m. 7.  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September, well fitted with Horse and Arms to sail with him into Gascoine. And, in 29 E. 1. doing 
q 〈…〉  his Homage, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands. Whereupon (the same year) he went 
s 〈…〉  to the Wars of Scotland. In 31 Edw. 1. he was employed again 
t 〈…〉  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
u 〈…〉  32 Edw. 1. As also 
* 〈…〉  in 34 Edw. 1. being then of 
y 〈…〉  the retinue of Robert de Clifford. In 1 Edw. 2. he was constituted 
z 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle at Bristol. So likewise in 
a 〈…〉  3 Edw. 2. having then also the charge of the Town and Berton. In which year, through the especial instance 
b 〈…〉  of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, and Henry de Lactantio Earl of Linco●, he obtained from the King a Grant 
c 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Chilham in Kent; to hold for the term of his life, and for the life of Margaret his Wife, which Castle Alexander de Baillol possessed in right of Isabel his Wife (it being of her Inheritance:) and which, by reason of the Felony of john late Earl of Asceles, son and heir of the said Isabe●●, (for which he suffered death) ought to have eschacted to the Crown, after the death of Alexander. The like Grant 
d Claus. 3 E. 2. in dorso. m. 9  he had of the Manors of Kyngeston, Whitstaple, Riglyngweld, and Hatfelde. And was 
e Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m. 9  the same year again in the Scotish Wars.  
In 5 Edw. 2. he was constituted Governor 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle of Ledes: and obtained from the King a Grant 
g 〈…〉  in Fee, of the before-specified Castle and Manor of Chisham; as also of the Manors of Redelyngweld, Kingston, Hatfelde, and Whitstaple; and Forty three pounds ten shillings three farthings Rend in Baglesford and Davor, in Com. Cantii. in exchange 
h 〈…〉  for the Manors of Heghtredebury, Coletne, and Stourte, in Com Wiltes. In 6 E. 2. he was again made 
i 〈…〉  Governor of the Castle, Town, and Berton of Bristol: and, in 7 Edw. 2. (with Otto de Grandison, and others) sent Ambassador 
k 〈…〉  to the Court of Rome. In 8 Edw. 2. upon the death of Robert de Clifford, he obtained a Grant 
l 〈…〉  for the custody of the Castle of Skypton, in Com. Ebor. as also of all the rest of the Castles in that County, and Westmorland, whereof the said Robert died seized; to hold, during the Minority of Roger his son and heir. And the same year received command 
m 〈…〉  to repair to Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
In 9 E. 2. he was again 
n Rot. Scoc. 9 ●. 2. m 6.  in the Scotish Wars; where he merited so well, as that he got an Assigntion 
o Rot. Scoc. 9 ●. 2. m 6.  of a Thousand pounds for his services there; to be received out of the Profits of the King's Lands of Glamorgan and Morganok. And likewise, obtained a special Charter 
* Cart. 9 E ●. n. 57  for divers Markets, and Fairs, in sundry of his Lordships; viz. one Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Chileham: and a Fair every year, upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of the Assumption of the blessed Virgin. Likewise, for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Radelingwold: and a Fair there, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Festival of St. Nicholas. One Market every week upon the Thursday, at Erehithe; and two Fairs every year; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Invention of the Holy Cross; the other, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, in Whitsunweek. Also, for a Market on the Thursday every week, at Lesnes; and two Fairies yearly, on the same days as those at Erithe.  
Moreover, for one Fair yearly at Tonge, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of St. Giles the Abbot: And another at Kingeston, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of S. Leonard the Abbot. Likewise, for two Markets every week at Bourne; the one on the Thursday, the other on Monday, and a Fair on the Feast-day of S. Matthew the Apostle. Furthermore, for two Fairs at Sheffenhale, in Com. Salop. the one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Festival of the Holy Trinity; and the other, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle. Also, for a Market every week, at Ader●ey, upon the Thursday; and a Fair, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of the Apostles Peter and Paul. For another Market every week, upon the Monday, at Cast●ecombe; and a Fair, yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. George the Martyr: for a Market every week, upon the Friday, at Coler●e; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Decollation of St. john Baptist. For a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at Heghtredebury; and two Fairs yearly; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Invention of the Holy Cross; and the other, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after its Exaltation. One Market every week, upon the Monday, at Hamelden; and a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Bartholomew the Apostle. One Market, every week, upon the Friday, at Sonyndon; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin: One Market every week upon the Tuesday, at Market-Overton, in Com. Rutl. and two Fairs; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. john Port-Latine; the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Luke the Evangelist. One Fair at Thacksted, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Luke: and one Market every week at Assenden, upon the Friday; with a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Nicholas.  
As also for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Chtleham, Heltesche, Kingeston, Ridlingwold, Whitstable, Hatteld, Badlesmere, Levelond, Woirington, Selling, Shelwich, Troulegh, Bleene, Kingesdowne, Tong, Bokingfeld, Sibeton, Snodhurst, Levesland, Chetham, Eldings, Herderne, Brincheste, Erhethe, and Lesnes, in Com. Cantii. Bourne, in Com. Suss. Idesdaie, Aderley, Sponley, Calverbale, and Shaumton, in Com. Salop. Castlecombe, Colerne, Heghtredebury, Sterte, and Herdecote, in Com. Wiltes Hamelden,. and Tirefeld, in Com. Buck. Sonyndon, in Com. Bedf. Dverton, and Hameldon, in Com. Rutl. Thacksted, Canewedon, Hockle, Assendon, and Little- Sanebregge, in Com. Essex. And, in 10 E. 2. was again 
p Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 9  in those Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
q Rot Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 19  11 E. 2. In which year he was once more made Governor 
r Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 23.  of the Castle at Bristol: as also 
s Pat. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  of the Castle of Ledes in Kent.  
In 13 Edw. 2. he was employed 
t Rot. Valcon. 13 E. 2. m. 11.  into Gascoine, with Hugh le Despenser the younger, to rectify what was amiss in those parts; and to remove all such Officers, as they should deem unfit to continue in their trusts. About which time he founded 
u Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 351. 2. n. 40.  a Priory at his Lordship of Badlesmere in Kent, for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine; endowing it with that his Manor of Badlesmere. And, in 14 Edw. 2. was constituted Governor 
x Rot. Fin. 14 ●. 2. m. 3.  of Tonebrug-Castle in Kent, part of the possessions of Hugh de Audelegh.  
Likewise, having been the King's Steward 
y Tho. Wallsingham, p. 92. n. 30.  for a long time, he obtained a Grant 
z Tho. Wallsingham, p. 92. n. 30.  of the Castle of Ledes, in exchange for certain Lands which he had purchased: and, was summoned 
a Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 3 E. 2. till 14 of that King's Reign inclusive. But, about this time, adhering 
b Lel. coll. vol. 1. 329.  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and other the discontented Barons of that age, he went 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. 329.  from Tilbury in Essex, to Henghan▪ in Kent, contrary to the King's Inhibition. Where, being received 
d Ibid.  by some of his own party, he took 
e Ibid.  divers Soldiers out of his Castle at Ledes, and thence Marched 
f Ibid.  to Chilham; and so to 
g Ibid.  Canterbury, with Nineteen Knights; having Linen Jacks under their Surcotes; all his Esquiers being in Platearmor: and so went 
h Ibid.  to the Shrine of St Thomas, to the great amazement 
i Ibid.  of the Townsmen. Being thus at Canterbury, john de Crumwell and his Wife, repairing 
k Ibid.  thither, and desiring 
l Ibid.  his aid; he made them promise 
m Ibid.  to do all that he could; and thereupon hasted to 
n Ibid.  Oxford, where the rest of those Barons of his party were. Of which the King having advertisement, he sent 
o Ibid.  the Queen to Ledes. Where, being denied 
p Ibid.  entrance, from those, whom he had left in trust with the Guard of that Castle, by a particular Message, 
q Ibid.  (being then at Whitney, near Oxford, with the rest of those Barons) Adomare de Valenc● Earl of Pembroke, and john de Britannia Earl of Richmond, with many others, had command 
r Ibid.  to go thither; and there to stay till the King should come in person to them.  
Hearing therefore, that his Castle of Ledes was thus besieged, he prevailed 
s Ibid.  with the Barons, to endeavour its relief. Whereupon they advanced to 
t Ibid.  Kingston upon Thames; but no farther. So that, those which kept it, despairing of help, gave 
u Ibid.  it up; Margaret his Wife (Aunt and coheir 
x Rot. Fin. ● E. 3. m. 15.  to Thomas the son of Richard de Clare) with Giles de Badlesmere her young son, and all the daughters being in it; who were thereupon sent 
y Lel. Coll. 〈◊〉 supra.  to the Tower of London.  
Upon this opposition there made, some of the Queen's servants happening to be slain; 
z Pat 15 E. ●. p. 1. m. 12.  Edmund Earl of Kent, and john de Warren Earl of Surrey, were sent 
a Ibid. p. 2. m. 25.  with a strong Power to Arrest and take this Bartholomew, and all his Complices; and to that end to besiege the Castle of Pontfract, whereunto they were fled. But thence marching Northwards, and being overtaken 
b Lel. coll. vol. 1. 331.  at Burrowbrigg, they received an absolute defeat; 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. 331.  wherein, amongst the rest, this Bartholomew was taken, and sent 
d Lel. coll. vol. 1. 331.  to Canterbury, to be Drawn and Hanged. Which Execution being performed 
e Ibid.  at the Gallows of Bleen, his Head was cut 
f Ibid.  off, and set 
g Ibid.  on a Pole at Burgate: others suffering in like 
h Ibid.  sort, in several places.  
After which, Margaret his Wife continued 
i Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 23.  prisoner in the Tower of London; till, through the Mediation 
k Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 23.  of William Lord Roos of ●amlake, and others (who undertook, 
l Claus. 16 E. 2. m. 23.  that she should be forthcoming at three week's warning) she obtained her enlargement. Whereupon, betaking 
m Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 27.  herself to that Covent of Nuns, called Minoresses, without Aldgate (in the Suburbs of London) she had Two shillings per diem allowed, 
n Claus. 17 E. 2. m. 27.  for her maintenance, to be paid by the Sheriff of Essex.  
The Lands whereof this Bartholomew died seized (as by Inquisition 
o Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 23.  taken in 2 Edw. 3. appeareth) were these; viz. The Castle and Manor of Ledes, the Manors of Bokingfeld, Tonge, Lesnes, and Badlesmere, in Kent; Pesehale, in Com. Salop. Hameldene, in Com. Buck. Sonyngdene, in Com. Bedf. with Bocland, and Plessiz, in Com. Hertf. And jointly, with Margaret his Wife, of the Manor of Barewe, in Com. Suff. with the Advouson of the Church: Likewise, of the reversion of the Manor of Drayton, in Com. Suff. after the death of john le Strange; and of the Manor of Estbourne in the same County: Of the Manor of Fanbrigge, in Com. Essex, with the Advouson of the Church; as also of the Manor of Lac●eley, with the Advouson of the Chapel there, and of the Manor of Cling, with the Advouson of the Church, all in the same County of Essex. Of the Manors of Castelcombe, and Heytredesbury, in Com. Wiltes. and Alderley, with the Advouson of the Church, in Com. Salop. Of the Manor and Castle of Lenhales, in Com. Heref. and of the Manors of Oxindon, in Com. Gloc. Fynemere, in Com. Oxon, Preston and Covele, in Com. Buck, and Etton, in Com. Nott. with the Advouson of the Church; Giles his son and heir, being 
p Ibid.  then Fourteen years of age.  
Not long after which, Margaret his Widow, had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
q Claus. 5 E. 3. p. ●. m. 15.  of the Manors of Castlecombe, in Com. Wiltes. Ideshale, in Com. Salop. Fynmere, in Com. Oxon. Knouke, with certain Lands in Heghtredbury, in Com. Wiltes. and Forty Acres of Land in Bablesmere, in Com. Cantii.  
To this Bartholomew succeeded the said Giles 
Giles.  his son and heir; who found such favour from the King, as that he had a special Precept 
r Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 14.  to the Keeper of the Wardrobe, in the Tower of London, to deliver unto him all his Father's harness; as well Coat-Armours, as other: And, in 7 Edw. 3. though 
s Claus 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  he had not then accomplished his full age; yet, doing 
t Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  his Homage, he had Livery 
u Claus 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  of his Lands. Soon after which, (viz. the next ensuing year) he attended 
x Claus 8 E. 3. in dorso, m. 8.  the King in that Expedition then made into Scotland: and continued there in 
y Rot. Scoc. 9 E. ●. m. 32.  9 Edw. 3. and 
z Rot. Scoc 10 E. 3. m. 5.  10 Edw. 3. And, in 11 Edw. 3. was again 
a Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 3.  employed in those Scotish Wars.  
Also, in that year, being 
b Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  in that Expedition made into Gascoigne, he had respite 
c Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  for the payment of such Debts, as were then due from him to the King's Exchequer. And, having been summoned 
d Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 9 Edw. 3. till 12 Edw. 3. inclusive, departed 
e Esc. 12 E. 3. n. 44.  this life in the same Twelfth year, being seized 
f Esc. 12 E. 3. n. 44.  of the Moiety of the Hundred of Cot●kesdich; of the Moiety of the Manor of Tarente- Russeauxton, with certain Lands in Stourminster- Marshal, and Noteford, in Com. Dors. Of the Manor of Hilton, and certain Lands in Paston, in Com. North. Of the Manors of Hemeldon, and Market- Overton, in Com. Rotel. Barewe, in Com. Suff. Chyngford, and Lachelegh, with the Bayliwick of the Stewardship of the Forest of Essex, in Com. Essex; of the Manors of P●essis, and Nerde●e, in Com. Hertf. Sonyndon, in Com. Bedf. of the Castle and Manor of Lenhales, in Com. Heref. of the Manors of Hameldon and Preston, in Com. Buck. Fyneme, in Com. Oxon. Ideshale and Adderle, in Com. Salop. Oxyndon, in Com. Gloc. Wylrinton, Whitstaple, Kyngeston, Blen, Silketon, Tonge, Hothfelde, Redelyngwelde, Erehethe, Bokyngfelde, Chetham, Badlesmere, with the Castle and Manor of Chilham, in Com. Cantii; Of the Manor of Castlecombe, in Com. Wiltes. as also of the Manors of Hurdicote, and Heghtredebury, in Com. Gloc. leaving his four sisters his heirs; viz. Maude the Wife of john de Vere Earl of Oxford; Elizabeth of William de Bahun Earl of Northampton (but formerly of Edmund de Mortimer) Nargaret of Sir john Tipetot; and Margery of William Lord Roo●; Elizabeth his Wife, daughter 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury, surviving; who had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
h Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  of the Manors of Crethe, Kyngeston, Rydelingweld, and S●bbeton; as also a Water-mill, with the Rent of Three pounds of Pepper, ... Hens, and Two thousand Herrings in Dover, all in Com. Cantii. of the Manors of Bourne, Langhton, Heyghinton, and Dray●ou, in Com. Suff. two p●rts of the Manor of Preston, in Com. Buck. Barewe, in Com. Suff. Plessis, B●kland, and Hardele, in Com. Hertf. two parts of the Manor of Fynmece, in Com. Oxon. one Tenement and Thirteen shops in Dovor; and Seventy three shillings five pence Rend in Cherleron, in Com. Cantii. Which Elizabeth aftewards Married 
i Rot Fin. 33 E. 3 m. 8.  to Hugh●● Despenser.  
Upon Partition 
k Rot. Fin. 12 ●. 3. m. 8.  made betwixt these sisters and heirs, Margery the Wife of William Lord Roos of Hamelake, had, for her purparty, an Assignation 
l Rot. Fin. 12 ●. 3. m. 8.  of the Castle and Manor of Chilham, with the Manors of Hothfeld, Blen, and Wultrinton; as also of Forty Acres of Pasture in Den, and Six Acres in Blen, all in Com. Cantii. Likewise of the Manor of Chingeford, in Com. Essex. Est-Heghtredebury, in Com. Wiltes. Adderley, in Com. Salop. and the moiety of the Manor of Tarent- Russeauxton, in Com. Dorset.  
To Ma●de, the Wife of john de Vere Earl of Oxford, was, for her purparty, assigned 
m Ibid. , the Manors of Badlesmere and Bokyng●eld, in Com. Cant●i. with Fifty Acres of Wood belonging to the said Manor of Bokyngfeld. To 
n Ibid.  Elizabeth, the Wife of William de Bohnn Earl of Northampton, the Manor of Tonge, one Message, one hundred Acres of Land, Fourscore Acres of Pasture, and Twelve Acres of Wood in S●odhurst, and one Message, Twenty eight Acres of Land, Thirty two Acres of Meadow, and Nine shillings Rend in Grenewiche, all in Com. Cantii. the Manor of Lachelegh, in. Com. Essex. Hameldon, in Com. Rotel.. and Ideshale, in Com. Salop. And 
o Ibid.  to Margaret the Wife of john de Tybetot, the Manors of Chetham, in Com. Cantii. Hmeldon, in Com. Buck. S●nyndon, in Com. Bedf. Oxinden, in Com. Gloc. Castlecombe in Com. Wiltes. A Tenement with a Garden in Lynstrete, and four Shops within Aldgate, in the City of London: as also Fifty Acres of Wood, belonging to the Manor of Bokyngfeld, in Com. Canc.  
But afterwards, scilicet, in 15 Edw. 3. upon the death 
p Claus 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 41.  of Elizabeth, the Wife of the before-specified Giles, there being a farther partition 
q Claus 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 41.  made; the said Margery had, 
r Claus 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 41.  for her purparty, the Manors of Bourn, Heyghinton, & the Wood called Waldern, in Laghton, in Com. Suff. two parts of the Manor of Preston, in Com. Buck. the Manors of Knouk, in Com. Wiltes. Brand-Bradfeld, in Com. Suff.. certain Tenements in Bokland, in Com. Hertf. and he fourth part of the Manor of Thaxsted, in Com. Essex.  
To Maude the Wife of john de Vere Earl of Oxford, was then likewise assigned 
s Claus 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 41.  the Manor of Ryglingweld, in Com. Cantii. the Manor of Laghton, excepting the Wood called Waldern; as also the Manor of Westdene, in Com. Suff. the Manor of Welles, in Com. Hertf. and he fourth part of the Manor of Thaxsted, in Com. Essex.  
To 
t Ibid.  Margaret the Wife of john de Tybetot, the Manor of Kyngeston, and Sibbeton, in Com. Cantii. Barewe, in Com. Suff. Mardeleye, in Com. Hertf. Orcheston, in Com▪ Wiltes. Parva-Stanbrigg, and the fourth part of the Manor of Thaxsted, in Com. Essex. with the Manor of UUelles, in Com. Hertf.  
And, to 
u Ibid.  Elizabeth the Wife of William de Bohun Earl of Northamp●ou, the Manor of Drayton, in Com. Suff. two parts of the Manor of Fymnere, in Com Oxon. a certain Inn within Aldgate in the City of London; the Manor of Plessy, in Com. Hertf. the Manors of Erithe, Langport, and Romeneye, in Com. Cantii. and the fourth part of the Manor of Thaxsted, in Com. Essex.  
Which Elizabeth departed 
x Weevers ●un Mon. p. 338.  this life 5 Ides junii, An. 1378. (1 R. 2.) and was buried 
y Weevers ●un Mon. p. 338.  before the high Altar, in the Blackfriars Church at London.   

Echingham.  
[5 Edw. 2.]  
IN 18 Hen. 3. Simon de Echingam 
Simon.  underwent the Shireevalty 
a Rot. Pip. 18 ●. 3. Suss. & Sur●.  for the Countries of Sussex and Surrey: So likewise 
b Rot Pip. de 〈◊〉 ann.  in 19 & 20 Hen. 3. And, call 
c Ex c●ll. R. Gl. S.  himself son of Simon; as also brother and heir of William, gave 
d Ex c●ll. R. Gl. S.  to the Monks of Robertsbrigg, a certain Watercourse, betwixt Saleham, and Ocham.  
To this Simon succeeded another William 
William.  (his son and heir, I presume) who held 
e 〈◊〉 Nevil Suss.  seven Knights Fees of the Honour of Hastings: and, in 31 Hen. 3. having Married 
f Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 11.  Margaret, the eldest of the daughters and heirs of William de Montacute, had Livery 
g Claus. 31 H. 3. m. 11.  of the moiety of the Manor of C●sseberg, in Com. Somers. as her purparty of the Lands, which descended to her, by her Father's death. But, this was only for the present, and to continue to him during pleasure, for his better support in the King's service. And, in 23 Edw. 
〈…〉  1. obtained a Charter 
† 〈…〉  for Free-warren in all his Lordships and Lands, at Echingham, Salehurst, Burgherst, Brigherst Mundefeld, Ticheherst, Settlescumbe, Strokenersche, Okeham, Oerefeld, Todhurst, Borselle, Rundene, Horpole, Odymere, Brede, Icklesham, Bedington, Pekedene, Estdene, Friston, Cenington, Excetes, Stopham, Yapeton, Linche, Brompee, Rakham; and in the Town of Batta●l, in Com. Suss.  
After this, viz. in 34 Edw. 1. I meet with Robert de Echingham, 
Robert.  who was 
h Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; and, in 5 E. 2. with another William de Echingham, 
William.  then summoned 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. 〈◊〉. dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm; and so till 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. 〈◊〉. dorso.  15 Edw. 2. inclusive. And, in 1 Edw. 3. with Robert de Echingham, 
Robert.  summoned 
l Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in that year: but died 
m Ease. 2 E. 3. n. 18.  in 2 E. 3. being then seized 
n Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 18.  of the Manor of Echingham, in Com. Suss. with its Members; viz. Ocham, Mundefeld, and Odimer, which he held by the service of five Knight's Fees, and a third part; leaving Simon, 
o Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 18.  his brother and heir, of full age: Of whom, nor any of his descendants, there having not been any Summons to Parliament, I need not to say more.   

Burnell.  
[5 Edw. 2.]  
THat this Family hath been of great antiquity, here in England, an old martyrologue 
a Ex coll. 〈◊〉 Gl. S.  (sometime belonging to the Abbey of 〈◊〉 in Com. Salop.) doth plainly demonstrate: for thereby it appeareth, that Sir Robert Burnell 
Robert  Knight died 15 Nou. An. 1087. (20 Will. Conq.) Sir Philip 14 Dec. An. 1107. (8 H. 1.) Sir Roger 5 Febr. An. 1140. (5 Steph.) Sir Hugh. 7 jan. An. 1149. (14 Steph.) Sir Richard 20 junii, An. 1189. (1 R. 1.) Sir Hugh 12 Maii An. 1142. (26 H. 3.) and another Sir Robert 6 Dec. An. 1249. (34 Hen. 3.)  
The next, of whom I find mention, is William; 
William.  who, in 49 Hen. 3. took 
b Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  part with the Rebellious Barons of that time. And, shortly after him, Robert; 
Robert.  who, in 54 Hen. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
c Cart. 54 H. 3. m. 14.  for a Market every Week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Acton- Burnel, in Com. Salop. Also, for two Fairs every year; the one upon the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin; and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel. Before the end of which year, he was 
d Pat. 54 H. ●. m. 11.  (amongst others) signed with the Cross, for a Voyage to the Holy Land, with Prince Edward. But this Robert, with the before-specified William, his Brother, were drowned 
e Ex praed. Coll. R. Gl. S.  at Nevyn, in An. 1282. (11 Edw. 1.)  
To whom succeeded Philip 
Philip.  (son of Philip, brother 
f Ex praed. Coll. R. Gl. S.  to William and Robert.) Which Philip, in 9 E. 1. had a Charter 
g Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 108.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands as Eudon, in Com. Salop. Likewise 
* Ib. n. 30.  for a Market every Week, upon the Monday, at Malpas, in Com. Cestr. and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Oswald the King. But, in 10 Edw. 1. this Philip 
h Rot. Fin. 10 E. 1. m. 2.  died; whereupon the Sheriffs of Northhampton, Buck-Bedford, Norff. Suff. and Leicestershires, had command 
i Rot. Fin. 10 E. 1. m. 2.  to seize his Lands, which were held of the King in Capite.  
To this Philip succeeded another Philip; viz. 
k Ex praed. coll R. Gl. S.  son of Hugh, one of the Brothers to the last mentioned Philip. 
Philip.  In 19 E. 1. this Philip had a Charter 
l Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 24.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Wodeton, Midlinghope, Conede, and Castle of Holgod, in Com. Salop. And in 21 E. 1. as Nephew 
m Esc. 21 E. 1. n. 50.  and Heir to Robert Burnell, Bishop of bath and Welles, (who died that year) being 
n Esc. 21 E. 1. n. 50.  then twenty five years of age, doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Esc. 21 E. 1. n. 50.  of the Manors of Enham, in Com. South. Chiverel- magna, in Com. Wiltes. West-Caunton, with the Hundred, in come. Berks. Rysenden-parva, in come. Glouc. part of the Manor of Wolverhampton, in come. Staff. the fourth part of one Knights fee, in Stansted- Munfichet, and Manor of Topingho, in come. Essex; the Manors of Shene, Hamme, and Hacchesham, in come. Surr. the third part of the Barony of Wiche- Malbane, and Manor of Copenhal, in come. Cestr. Rollandbright, in come. Oxon. Sooke- Deneys, Sparkefold, Acton- Noble, and two parts of the Manor of Est- Ti●ington, in come. Somers.  
But died 
p Esc 22. E. 1. n. 45.  the next ensuing year, (viz. 22 E. 1. being then seized 
q Esc 22. E. 1. n. 45.  of the Manors of Horewode, and UUolverhampton, in come. Staff. and Risendon- parva, in come. Glouc. leaveing Issue 
r Catal. Nob. ● by R. B.  by Maud his Wife, Daughter to Richard Earl of Arundel, Edward, his Son and Heir, twelve years of age. Which Edward, 
Edward.  making proof 
s Claus. 1. E. 2 m. 14.  of his age, in 1 E. 2 had Livery 
t Claus. 1. E. 2 m. 14.  of his Lands: and in 4 E. 2. was 
u Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 6  in that Expedition made into Scotland: So likewise 
x Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 2. m. 4.  in 7 E. 2. being then of the Retinue 
y Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 2. m. 4.  with Bartholomew de Badlesmere. And having been Summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 5 until 8 E. 2. inclusive, departed 
a Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  this life, in 9 E. 2. without Issue; being then seized 
b Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  of the Manors of Risendon, in come. Glouc. Eudon- Burnel, the Moiety of the Manor of Ercalwe, the Castle of Holgot, the Manors of Acton- Burnel, Condover, Longedon, and Town of Norton, juxta Condover, in come. Salop. Billingford, and Riston, in come. Norff. Sukeley, in come. Wigorn. Compton- Daune, in come. Somers. as also of divers other Lands and Lordships in the Counties of Northamp. Warw. and Staff. leaving Maud, than the Wife 
c Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  of john de Handlo (but formerly of john Lovel) of Tishmersh, in come. Northam. his Sister 
d Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  and Heir, twenty four years of age, and Aliva, 
* Esc. 40. E. 3. n. 11.  his Wife surviving.  
Which john de Handlo, 
john de Handlo.  had thereupon Livery 
e Rot Fin. 9 E. 2. m. 8.  of all his Lands, doing his Fealty; excepting 
f Claus 27 E. 3. m. 25.  such as Aliva his Widow, (Daughter of Hugh le Despenser) held in Dower; viz. 
g Claus 27 E. 3. m. 25.  the Manors of Cundovere, Eudon- Burnel, Acton- Reynere, Corfton, and UUolstanton, with the third part of the Manor of Smethecote, all in come. Salop. and Manor of Little- Rysendon, in come. Glouc.  
And now by reason that the Title of Lord Burnel, did henceforth continue to the Descendants of this john de Handlou, by her the said Maud; it will not be improper, before I proceed farther, to say something in reference to him, before he became her Husband.  
I shall therefore observe, that he was the Son 
h Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 25.  and Heir to john de Handlou; and twelve 
i Esc. 11 E. 1. n. 25.  years of age, in 11 E. 1. at which time his Father died. And that in 32 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
k Cart 32 E. 1. n. 32.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Shippenball, and Chadlington, 
l Ibid. n. 82.  in Com. Oxon. Moreover, that in 34 E. 1. being made 
m Comp. 1. de Drokenesfords etc.  a Knight (by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies, with Prince Edward, at the Feast of Pentecost) he attended 
n Rot. ●in. 34 E. 1. m. 2  the King into Scotland, in that Expedition than made thither; but departed 
o Rot. ●in. 34 E. 1. m. 2  thence without leave● whereupon his Lands were seized; so that he was constrained 
p Claus. 35 E 1. n. 15.  to make the Queen his Friend, for the obtaining his pardon.  
Also, that in 1 E. 2. he had another Charter, 
q Cart. 1. ●. n. 20.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Tremeworth, Uanne, Crondale, Eshendene, and in Dre, juxta Middleton, in Com. Canc. and the same year, was made 
r 〈…〉  Governor of St. Briavells-Castle, and Warden of the Forest of Oene.  
Likewise, that in 4 E. 2. he was 
s Rot Scoc. 4. E. 2. m. 10.  in the Wars of Scotland; and that in 6 E. 2. he obtained Licence 
t Pat 6. E. 2. p. ●. m. 18.  to make a Castle of his Manor House at Borstall, near Brehull, in Com. Buck. Also that in 7 E. 2. being again 
u Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 4  in the Scotish Wars, he was of the Retinue 
x Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 4  with Hugh le Despenser: and in 1 E. 3. with 
y Rot Scoc 1 E. 3. m. 6.  Henry Duke of Lancaster. Furthermore, that in 19 E. 3. upon that great Expedition then made into France, he had Summons 
z Rot. Franc 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, against the Feast of St. Laurence, and to attend the King thither, being then 
a Rot. Franc 19 E. 3. m. 4.  a Banneret. And that having had Summons 
b Claus. de iisd ann in dorso  to Parliament, in 1. and 16 E. 3. he departed 
c Esc. 20. E. 3. n. ●2.  this life, in 20 E. 3. leaving 
d Esc. 20 E. 3. n. 31.  Edmund de Handlo, his Grandson, Son of Richard de Handlo, his eldest Son, who died in his life time, his next Heir; and at that time, seven years of age.  
Which Edmund, dying 
e Esc. 32 E. 3 n. 30.  in his Minority, upon the first day of june, 29 E. 3. the Manors of Chadelyngton, in Cont. Oxon. the Bayliwick of the Forest of Bernewode, with the Manors of Borstall, Musewelle, Adyngrave, Acle, and Thomele, in Com. Buck. as also the Inheritance of the Manors of Colne S. Ailwin Hatherop,, and Wyke, which Isabella the Mother of him the said Edmund, held during her life, came 
f Esc. 32 E. 3. n. 30.  to Margaret and Elizabeth, his Sisters and Heirs. Which Elizabeth, Married 
g Claus. 33 E. 3. n. 15.  to Sir Edmund de la Pole Knight, and Margaret to Gilbert Chastelein. But I return.  
This john de Handlo died seized, 
h Esc. 20. E. 3. ut supra.  as Tenant by the courtesy of England, (in right of the said Maud his Wife) of the Manor of Enham- militis, in Com. Southt. Also of the Manor of Sparkeford, with the Advouson of the Church, in Com. Somers. and of the 
i Rot. Fin. 20 E. 3. m. 16.  Hamlet of Up●on, and two parts of the Manor of Chiriton, with the Advouson of the Church; all which, after his decease, descended 
k Rot. Fin. 20 E. 3. m. 16.  to john Lovel, Son and Heir of her the said Maud, by john Lovel her first Husband.  
But this john de Handlo, had 
l Claus. 22 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  also a Son by her, called Nicholas; who doing his Homage, in 22 E. 3. had Livery 
m Claus. 22 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  of his Lands, and by the Surname of Burnell, (which he assumed from his Mother, in regard she was so great an Heir) in 21 E. 3. was 
n Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into France. And in 24 E. 3. and afterwards, had, by that appellation, Summons 
o Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament. In 29 E. 3. this Nicholas was again 
p Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  in the Wars of France. Likewise in 
q Rot. Franc. 33. E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  33 E. 3. And in 38 E. 3. obtained a confirmation 
r Cart. 38. E. 3. n. 12.  of the Tuesday Market at Acton- Burnell, with the two Fairs yearly. Likewise for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Condoure, Langdon, Belleswardine, and Eudon, in Com. Salop. But departed 
s Esc. 6. R. 2. ●. 20.  this life, 19 jan. 6. R. 2. being then seized 
t Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 20.  of the Manors of Budeford and Brome, in Com. War. Sucleye, and Kederminster, in Com. Wigorn. Chevril- magna, in Com. Wiltes. Rollandright, in Com. Oxon, the Castle of Holgot, and Manors of Wolstanston, Cundoure, and Welington, in Com. Salop. of the Manors of Wolverhampton, and Horewode, in Com. Staff. Est-Wickham, in Plomstede, in Com. Cantii; and of the Manors of Borham- Powers Stansted- Monfichet,, called Burnels Manor, Est-Hamme, West-Hamme, and Lachynden, in Com. Essex; leaving Sir Hugh Burnell 
Hugh.  Knight, his Son 
u Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 20.  and Heir, thirty six years of age. Which Sir Hugh then doing his Homage, had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 6. R. 2. m. 14.  of his Lands, and afterwards, viz. in 9 R. 2. having Married 
y Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 7.  joice, the Daughter of john Botetourt, Grandchild and Heir to Sir john Botetourt Knight, performing his Fealty, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 9 R. 2. m. 7.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 10 R. 2. this Sir Hugh, was constituted 
a Pat. 10. R. 2. p. 2. m 5.  Governor of the Castle of Bridg-north, in Com. Salop. But in 11. R. 2. being reputed 
b T. Wals. in ann. 1388. p. 365. n. 10.  one of the Favourites of that King; he was, by the power of the Lords, then potent, (with 
c T. Wals. in ann. 1388. p. 365. n. 10.  those whom they call Evil-Councellors) banished 
d T. Wals. in ann. 1388. p. 365. n. 10.  the Court. Howbeit, not long afterwards, the King getting strength again (viz in 16 R. 2.) in recompense 
e Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 3. m. 12.  of those losses, which he had sustained, and Services done, he had a Grant 
f Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 3. m. 12.  of sixpence per diem, to be paid out of the Exchequer, during his life. After which, upon the deposal of King Richard, he became so popular, that he was one of the Lords, then sent 
g Rot. Parl. 1 H 4. m 20. ●. Wals. 396. n. 20.  to the Tower of London (to which place of custody, the King had been committed) there to receive his formal Resignation of the Crown and Government. And in 3 H. 4. stood in such esteem, that he was constituted Governor 
h Pat. 3. H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  of the Castles of Montgomerie, Dolvoreyn, and Lordship of Kedewyn, belonging to the same Castle of Dolvoreyn; likewise 
i Pat. 3. H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  of the Castle of Kenles, and Lordship of Melenyth, thereto appertaining, with authority to receive all such to grace and favour, as had been in Rebellion in those parts of Wales.  
In 4 H. 5. Edward his only Son being then dead, he entered into Articles 
k Pat 4. ●. 5. m. 13.  of agreement, with Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, (through the King's Mediation by Letters) for the Marriage of Margery▪ one of the Daughters and Heirs of his Son Edward, (than one of the Heirs apparent to him the said Sir Hugh) unto Edmund Hungerford, Son to the same Walter. Which Marriage took effect accordingly. And by his Testament, 
l Chichley 343 b.  bearing date 2 Oct. An. 1417. (5 H. 5.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Choir of the Abbey at Hales, in Com. Salop. under a fair Tomb of Alabaster, (there prepared by himself) near to the Body of joice his Wife: appointing that his Funeral should be honourably solemnifed; and that his Debts being first paid, his Servants, according to the time of their Services, should be rewarded; giving the remainder of his Goods, to joan de Bea●champ, Lady of Bergavenny.  
And having been summoned 
m Cl●●s. de i●●d. a●n. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 7 R. ●. until 8 H. 5. inclusive; departed 
n Esc 8. H. 5. n. 1. 6.  this life, 27 Nou. 8 H. 5 being then seized 
o Esc 8. H. 5. n. 1. 6.  of the Manors of Swaveseye, Fulborne called Zouches-fee, and Maneres-fee, in Com. Cantabr. of the Manors of Est- Ham, Borham, Holand-magna, Stansted-Monfichet, Waltham, called Powers; Walkefare, and Lachendon, in Com. Essex; Roulandright, in Com. Oxon. Resyndon- Basset, in Com. Glouc. Compton, Daune, in Com. Somers. Chevril- magna, in Com. Wilts. Bordesley; and Heybarnes, in Com. Warw. Ashby- la Zouche, in Com. Leic. Wolverhampton, with the third part of the Manors of Mere, Hondesworth, and C●ent, in Com. Staff. Haselbeche, in Com. Northt. Newport- paynell, and Lynford- parva, in Com. Buck. Onebury, Wotton, Walton, Sutton- Parva, Corfton, Abeton, Eudon- Burnell, Belleswardyne, Benthall, Holgot, Brolchampton, Clee- St. Margaret, Hope-Bowdler, Longfeld-Cheyne, Longedon, Smethecote, Condover, Acton-Reigner, Uppington, Tasshoe, Routon and Ambaston; of certain Lands in B●ugenorth; of the Manor of Acton- Burnell, Acton- Pigot, Streford, Sutton; of the Moiety of the Manor of Cantelthorpe, and of the Manors of Prest- Weston, Picheford, and Eton, juxta Picheford, in the County of Salop, and Marches of Wales.  
Moreover, he then held 
p Ibid.  for term of life, the third part of the Castle of Weolegh, in Com. Wigorn. as also 
q Ibid.  of the Manors of Northfeld, Cradeley, and Old Swinford; the Manor of Sucley, in Com. Wigorn. and Manors of Retherhethe, and Hachesam, in Com. Sur. leaving 
r Ibid.  joice, the Wife of Thomas Erdinton junior 3 Margery, the Wife of Edmund Hungerford; and Catherine, (afterwards Married 
s Lib. Cedul. ●. H. 5. p. 263.  to Sir john Ratcliff Knight) his Cousins and next Heirs, viz. 
t Esc. ut supra.  Daughters of Edward Burnell, his Son (by Alice, 
u Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Daughter of ... Lord Strange.) Which joice was 
x Esc. ut supra.  then twenty four years of age; Catherine fourteen, and Margery eleven.   

Hastang.  
[5 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family, (whose chief Seat was at Lemington, in Com. War. commonly called Lemington- Hastang) was Atrop Hastang; 
Atrop.  who gave 
a Cart. 8 E. 1. n. 9 pe●. Inspex.  to the Canons of Nostell, in Com. Ebor. the Churches of Lemington and Newbold; and likewise that of Chebsey, in Com Staff. which Grant, Atrop 
Atrop.  his Son confirmed, 
b Cart. 8 E. 1. n. 9 pe●. Inspex.  and bestowed 
c Regist. de Kenilw. p. 57  on the Canons of Kenilworth the Church of Whitnash. Likewise 
d Ex autogr. in bibl. Ha●ton  on the Canon's ●of Osney, half an hyde of Land in UUhitnash, and on 
e Cartular. Warw. Co. f. 88 ●.  the Nuns of UUrorhall, certain Lands in Hasedey.  
To this last mentioned Atrop, succeeded Humphrey, 
Humphrey.  his Son and Heir; which Humphrey took 
f Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 14.  part with the Rebellious Barons, against King john; by reason whereof, his Lands were seized, 
g Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 14.  but, in 1. H. 3. returning to obedience, they were restored 
h Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 14.  to him again.  
And to him Robert, 
Robert.  who Married 
i Claus. 37 H. 3. m. 15.  joan, the Daughter and Co-heir to William de Curli. This Robert, in 41 H. 3. gave 
k Rot. Fin. 41. H. 3. m. 12.  a Mark in Gold, for respiting his Knighthood; but afterwards taking 
l Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 16. Regist. de St● nley f. 18. a.  part with Montfort, Earl of Leicester, he was 
m Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 16. Regist. de St● nley f. 18. a.  one of those, which held out Kenilworth-Castle, during the whole six months' Siege thereof, in 49 and 50 H. 3. for which his Lands were seized, and given 
n Pat 52 H. 3. ut supra.  to Sir james de Alditbley, and Sir Hugh de Turbervill, for the redemption whereof, he compounded, 
o Pat 52 H. 3. ut supra.  according to the rule prescribed by that memorable Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth.  
To whom succeeded another Robert, 
Robert.  who in 4 E. 2. received Summons 
p Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  to be at Carlisle, on the Morrow after All Soul's day, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march into Scotland, with ten Men at Arms of his Retinue; and in 10 E. 2. was constituted 
q Rot. Scoc. 10 E. ●. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with Robert de Brus, and his Party in Scotland, upon a Truce betwixt both Realms. In 11 E. 2. he was again 
r Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 16.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
s Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 8.  13 E. 2. And had Summons 
t Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament in 5 E. 2. but no more.  
After this, viz. in 1 E. 3 I find mention of Thomas de Hastang; 
Thomas.  and that he was the same year in 
u Rot. Scoc. 1. E. 3. m 6.  the Wars of Scotland: as also; that in 5 E. 3. he had Summons to Parliament, but never after. Likewise, that he had Issue, 
x Fin. de divers. Com. levat. xv. Pasch. 17 E. 3.  Sir john de Hasting Knight, who left two Daughters, his Heirs, viz. Maud, married 
y Claus 49 E. 3. m. 42.  to Ralph de Stafford, from whom the Staffords of Grafton, in Com. Wigorn. did descend) and joan to 
z Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 40.  Sir john Salisbury, Knight.   

Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk.  
[6 Edw. 2.]  
THis Thomas, fifth Son to King Edward the First, but second by Queen Margaret (his second Wife) being born 
a T. Wals. ● p. 46.  at Brotherton, in Yorkshire, in An. 1031. (28 E. 1.) had thenceforth that Surname attributed to him: and by reason 
b T. Wals. ● p. 46.  that his Mother, in her extremity of pain in Childbirth, invocating 
c T. Wals. ● p. 46.  St. Thomas of Canterbury, for the mitigation thereof, found 
d T. Wals. ● p. 46.  speedy ease; she caused 
e T. Wals. ● p. 46.  his Name, given him at the Font, to be called Thomas.  
It is observed, 
f Ibid.  that the Nurse designed for him, was a French Woman, and that his Stomach could not endure her Milk; but that an English Woman being brought to him, he liked well of hers. Likewise, 
g Ib. 65. n. 30. & 40. & p. 75.  that when King Edward lay upon his death bed, amongst other his Commands to Prince Edward (his eldest Son) one was, that he should love this Thomas, and Edmund, his other Son, by Queen Margaret. Signifying also, that he had given (or rather designed to give) the Title of Marshal of England unto Thomas.  
For the fulfilling whereof, therefore this Thomas obtained a special Charter 
h Cart. 6. E. 2. n. 30.  in tail general, bearing date at Westminster, 16 Dec. 6. E. 2. (though he had then hardly accomplished the age of thirteen years) of all the Honour which Roger le Bigod, sometime Earl of Norff. and Marshal of England, did enjoy by the name of Earl, in the County of Norff. with remainder to the King and his Heirs. Likewise 
i Ib. n. 31. 〈◊〉. 32.  of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands in England, Wales, and Ireland, which the said Roger formerly possessed; excepting those then held by Alice his Widow in dower. And in 7 E. ●. procured the King's Licence, 
k Cart. 7 E. ●. n. 11.  for a Market every week, upon the Thursday at Saham● in Com. Suff. as also for a Fair yearly, upon the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Whitsunweek, Likewise, for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Framlingham, Hoo, and Hacchedom, in Com. Suff.  
Moreover, in 9 E. 2. he had another Patent, 
l Cart. 9 E. ●. n. 32.  of the Office of Marshal of England, in special tail, bearing date at Lincoln, 10 Feb. And in 11 E. 2. a Grant 
m Catt. 11 E. 2. n. 21.  in general tail, of those Houses at Broken-Whar●e, in the City of London, sometime belonging to Roger le Bigod, before specified. In which year, he was 
n Rot. Scoc. 1● E. 2. m. 9  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
o 〈◊〉. Scoc. 13. E. 2. m. 8.  13 E. 2. and about the same time, obtained Licence 
p Cart. 13 ●. 2. n. 29.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Harwich, in Com, Essex.  
In 17 E. 2. the King having seized 
q Claus 17. ●. 2. m. 30. & 31. in dorso.  upon the Office of Marshal, in the Court of the King's Bench, in regard he had failed to substitute some person on his behalf, to attend the Justices of that Court, upon an Iter in Lancashire, in consisideration 
r Claus 17. ●. 2. m. 30 & 31. in dorso.  of an hundred pounds Fine, then paid, he had restitution 
s Claus 17. ●. 2. m. 30 & 31. in dorso.  thereof. About this time it was, that this Thomas granted 
t Ibid. in dorso m. 20.  to Hugh le Despenser (Lord of Glamorgan, and Morganok) his Castle of Strigoill, with the Manors of Chepstow and Tudenham; as also all his other Lands, lying betwixt the Rivers of Severne and Weigh. Likewise, whatever else he had, in all other places in Wales, and the Marches, to hold for life. And in 19 E. 2. upon 
u T. Wals. 103. n. 10.  the Landing of Queen Isabella, at Harwich, with her Son the Prince, (who then had Married Philippe, Daughter to the Earl of Henault) he adhered 
x T. Wals. 103. n. 10.  to her, against the King, then said to be seduced by evil Council.  
In 1 E. 3. having been in 
y Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 5.  that Expedition then made into Scotland, he obtained a confirmation 
z Cart. 2 ●. 3. n. 83.  in tail general, of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, of the beforementioned Roger Bigot, sometime Earl of Norfolk, and Marshal of England, then valued at six thousand Marks per annum. As also a Grant 
a Ibid.  of other Lands, of the value of a thousand Marks per annum; parcel of four thousand Marks per annum more, over and above those six thousand Marks, in these following Manors and Lordships, 〈◊〉. Keneshale, in Com. Nott. Dadinton, Pyriton, Haselee, and Ascote, in Com. Oxon. Henton, and Spene, in Com. Berks. Dachelt, in Com. Buck. Newenham, in Com. Glouc. Barwe, in Com. Cestr. and Wykes, in Com. Essex. all which were part of the possessions of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, attainted. Likewise 
b Ibid.  of the Manor of Long-Benington, in Com. Linc. and twenty five pounds seven shillings and eleven pence yearly Rend; of the Farm of Donewich, besides a discharge 
c 〈…〉  for forty four pounds two shillings per annum Rent, which he had usually paid to the King for the Manor of Boseham, in Com. Suss.  
And, in 4 E. 3. (being Marshal of England) gave 
d Pa●. 4 E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  the Office of Serjeant-Marshal, in the King's House, unto Geffrey Quinci, for life. In 7 E. 3. he was again 
e 〈…〉  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
f 〈…〉  11 E. 3. In consideration whereof, he had respite 
g 〈…〉  for payment of all such debts, as were then due from him to the Exchequer, until the Octaves of St. Hillary, next ensuing. In 12 E. 3. rendering 
h 〈…〉  to the King, the Castle and Manor of St●igoil, with the Town of Chepstow, (which he had formerly granted to Hugh le Despenser for life, and were then in his hands, by reason of the said Hugh's death) he had them regranted 
i 〈…〉  to himself, and Marie his Wife, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies, lawfully begotten: and departing 
k Annal de Langele.  this life, the same year, was buried 
l Annal de Langele.  in the Abbey of St. E●mundsbury, in Com. Suff. leaving Issue, by Alice his first Wife, Daughter 
m 〈…〉  to Sir ●oger H●lys of Harwich Knight, two Daughters, his Heirs, M●rgaret and Ali●e; the one first Married 
n 〈…〉  to john de Segrave; and afterwards to 
o 〈…〉  Sir Walter M●●ny Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; the other to 
p Claus. 23. ●. 3. p. 1. m 28.  Edward de Montacute. Which john, and Edward, in 23 E. 3. doing their Homages, had Livery 
q Claus. 23. ●. 3. p. 1. m 28.  of all the Lands in 〈◊〉, of their Wife's Inheritance.  
He had also another Wife called Mary, Daughter 
r Vine C●r●. p. 3●4.  of William Lord Roos, and Widow 
s Vine C●r●. p. 3●4.  of William Lord 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉; who surviving him, had for her Dowry, an assignation 
t Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  of the Manors of Earls- Stonham, Hol●slee, D●●●gworth, and Hoo, in Com. Suff. H●●veryate, and South- UUa●sham, in Com. Norff. UUeston, in Com. Herif. Kenet, in Com. Cantab. and an yearly Rent of six pounds one shilling and a penny in ●ratefeld, in Com. Suss. And upon the fourth of the Nones of March, An. 1345. (19 E. 3.) betook 
u Annal de Langele.  herself to the habit of Religion, in the Abbey of ●angele, in Com. Norff. But continuing not long there, returned to the World, as it seems; for in 26 E. 3. upon that Expedition then made into ●rance, she was charged 
x Rot. Franc. 26 ●. 3. m. 7.  with twenty men at Arms, out of her Lands in Strigoill, and Nethe●went in the Marches of UUales. And in 28 E. 3. founded 
y 〈…〉.  a Fraternity of Lay-Brothers, to the Honour of God, the Blessed Virgin, St. Anne, and All Saints, within the mansion of the Fyeres-Preachers, at Fisherton- Aucher, in Com. Wilts. As also a Chantry of six Priests, there to celebrate Divine Service, for the good estate of King E. 3. herself, and the Brethren of that Fraternity during this life; and for their Souls afterwards.  
And having taken to her last Husband, 
z ●sc. 36. E. 3. p. 2. m. 9  Sir R●phe Cobham Knight, died in 36 E. 3. whereupon, an assignation 
a Rot Fin 36 E. 3. m. 21.  being made, of the Lands by her held in Dower, of the Inheritance of the Daughters and Coheirs to the before-specified Th●●●s de Brothe●ton, her late Husband; Margaret, than the Wife of Walter de Manny, had 
b Rot Fin 36 E. 3. m. 21.  for her purparty, the Castle and Manor of Strigoill, with the Town of Chepstow, in the Marches of UUales; the Manor of UUeston, in Com. Hertf. Stonham, UUalton, with the one Moiety of the Manor of ●ennet, in Com. Suff. and the other Moiety, in Com. 〈◊〉. And joan, the Daughter and Heir of Edw. de 〈◊〉, by Alice the other Daughter and Coheir to the said Earl, then married 
c 〈…〉  to William de ●fford, had the assignation 
d 〈…〉  of the Castle of Framelyngham, with the Manors of Framelyngham, Hoo, Holislee, Doningworth, and Cratefeld, in come. Suff. Halvergate, and South- UUatsham, in come. Norff. with the Moiety of two parts of the Marish and Pasture in Halvergate, containing nine hundred and eighty Acres.  
Of which two Daughters, and Coheirs; Margaret the eldest, at the Coronation of King Richard the Second, laying claim 
e Claus. 1. R. 2. m. 45.  to the Office of Marshal of England, did pray, 
f Claus. 1. R. 2. m. 45.  that she might execute the same by her Deputy, and to have all the F●es and Emoluments belonging thereto. But herein, though she had not 
g Ibid.  her desire; by reason 
h Ibid.  that for shortness of time, her claim could not be fully discussed (Henry Lord Percy being appointed 
i Ibid.  to perform that service, for the present) yet in 21 K. 2. she was advanced 
k 
Cart. ab ● 21. usque 23 R. ●. n. 22.  
Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n 35   to the Title of Duchess of Norfolk, for life, with an assignation 
l 
Cart. ab ● 21. usque 23 R. ●. n. 22.  
Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n 35   of forty Marks per annum, out of the Issues of that County, and died 
m T. Wals. p. 393. n. 40. ● 394.  the next ensuing year, whereupon, she had Burial 
n T. Wals. p. 393. n. 40. ● 394.  in the Church of the Friar's Minors, in London, having at her own Charge, (about the year 1380.) to the value of three hundred and fifty Marks, made 
o Stow'● Survey 341 ●.  the Stalls in the Choir, there.   

Bavent.  
[6 Edw. 2.]  
IN 25 E. 1. Robert Bavent 
Robert.  was 
a Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. m. 2.  in that Expedition made into Gascoigne: and in 30 E. 1. procured the King's Licence 
b Cart. 30. E. 1. n. 27.  for a Market, once every week, upon the Tuesday at ●●rom, in come. Linc. and a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day and Morrow, after the Feast of St. Dennis. As also 
c Cart. 30. E. 1. n. 27.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands there, and at Billesby and 〈◊〉 in the same County. And was summoned 
d Claus. de iisd. ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament, in 6 and 7 E. 2.  
To whom succeeded Thomas Bavent. Which Thomas, 
Thomas . in 4 E. 3. obtained Licence 
e Cart. ●. E. 3. n. 66.  for a Market, on the Wednesday every week, at Eston- Bavent, in Com. Suff. and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day and Morrow, after the Feast of St. Nicholas. And to him Peter, 
Peter.  who departing 
f Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 3. ●. 24  this life, in 44 E. 3. left 
g Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 3. ●. 24  Elianore and Cecilie, his Daughters and Heirs; who had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 〈◊〉 E. 3. ●. 24  of their Lands, their Homage being respited.   

Felton.  
[6 Edw. 2.]  
IN 25 E. 1. Robert de Felton 
Robert.  obtained the King's Charter, 
a Cart. 25. E. 1. n. 1.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Luchin, in Com. Norff. Also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve of All Saints, the Day and Morrow after: And likewise for 
b Cart. 25. E. 1. n. 1.  Free-Warren there. In 34 E. 1. he attended 
c Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 6.  the King in his Expedition, then made into Scotland; and in 4 E. 2. received S●mmons, 
d Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. in dorso m. 4.  to be at Newcastel upon Tine, with thirty Men at Arms, on the Morrow after All Soul's day, sufficiently accoutred to march into Scotland. In 5 E. 2. he was constituted 
e Rot. Fin 5 E. ●. m. 6.  Governor of Scarborough-Castle, and had Summons 
d Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 6 and 7 E. 2. Shortly after which he died, as I guess.  
To whom succeeded john de Felton; 
john.  who, in 8 Edw. 2. was Governor 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 3.  of the Castle of Alnwike: and, in 9 Edw. 2. in 
f Rot. Scoc. 9 E. ●. m. 6.  the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
g Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  12 Edw. 2. And, in 
h Rot. vasc. 18 E. 2 m. 1.  18 E. 2. in that Expedition, then made into Gascoine: being also, the same year, one 
i Th. Wals. p. 102. n. 10.  of the Admirals of that Fleet then sent out to annoy the French, and their Merchants. This john had summons 
k ●laus. de eodem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 16 Edw. 3. but not after.  
Contemporary with him likewise, was William am de Felton. Which William, 
William.  in 3 Edw. 2 had a Charter 
l Cart. 3 E. 2. n. 36.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of ●odinton, in Com. North. as also at Marfen, Edelington, le Morthon, and Lourbotell, in Com. Northumb. And, in 9 Edw. 2. was made Governor 
m Rot. Fin. 9 E. 2. m. 11.  of Bamburgh-Castle in that County. In 11 Edw. 3. he was also Governor 
n Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 35.  of Roxburgh-Castle, in Scotland. So likewise 
o Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m. 5.  in 12 E. 3. And in 15 Edw. 3. being 
p Rot. Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 5.  Sheriff of Northumberland, and Governor of Newcastle upon Tine, was employed 
q Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Scotish-wars. In 16 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
r Rot. Fin. 16 E. 3. m. 9  Sheriff of Northumberland, and Governor of the Castle, at Newcastle upon Tine. Also before the end of that year, he accompanied 
s Rot. Franc. ●6 E. 3. ●. 35.  William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury into France. In this 16th of Edw. 3d. he had Summons 
t Claus. de eodem, an. in dorso.  to Parliament, but never after: and, in 20 Edw. 3. attended 
u F●ois. f. 59 b.  the King into France, for the relief of Aguilon.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was constituted 
x Rot Scoc. 21 E. 3. m. 8.  Justice of all the King's Lands in Scotland: and, in 38 Edw. 3. was 
y Rot. Vasc. 38 H. 3. m 2.  again in the Wars of Gascoine. In 39 Edw. 3. he attended 
z Rot Vasc. 39 E. 3. m. 3.  Prince Edward into those parts: and, being then Seneschal 
a Lel. col. vol. 1. p. 833.  of Limosin, vanquished 
b Lel. col. vol. 1. p. 833.  a considerable Party of the Britan's there. But, in 41 Edw. 3. being 
c ●rois. f. 136. b.  in Spain, with the Duke of Lancaster; to prove his Courser, he descended down an Hill, upon a Body of the Enemy, with his Spear in his Rest; and piercing it through a Knight, was suddenly encompassed by a whole Troop of his Adversaries, and there slain, 
d ●rois. f. 136. b.  upon the 
e Esc. 42 E. 3. n. 12.  19th day of March; being then seized 
f Esc. 42 E. 3. n. 12.  of the before-specified Manor of Bodington, in Com. North. as also of the Manors of West- Matfen, Edelyngham, and Moiety of the Manor of South- Milburne in Com. Northumb., leaving Sir john de Felton Knight his Son and heir, twenty eight years of age. Of whom, considering he never had summons to Parliament, I have no more to say.   

Cobham.  
[6 Edw. 2.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 12 john, Henry de Cobbeham 
Henry●  (of Cobbeham in Kent) then giving 
a Rot. Pip. 12 Joh. Kent.  a Thousand Marks to the King for his Favour  
This Henry had three Sons; 
b Ex col. R. Gl. s.  john, Reginald, 
Reginald.  and William; of whom I shall say something in order; and first of john. 
john.  This john, in 26 H. 3. executed 
c Rot. Pip. 26 H. 3. Kent.  the Sheriffs-Office in Kent, on the behalf of Peter de Savoy (brother to Queen Alinore) for the one half of that year; and on the behalf of Bertram de Criol, for the other part. He was also one of the Justices of the King's Court of Common-Pleas, from 
d Fin. levat. de iis●. temp.  men's. Mich. 28 H. 3. until Octab. Mich. 35 Hen. 3. Likewise a Justice Itinerant in the Counties of Northumb. Westmorl. Cumo. and L●nc. in 
e Claus. 30 H. 3. in dorso, m. 8  30 Hen. 3. and in 
f Claus. 33 H. 3. in dorso, m. 9  Berkshire, 33 Hen. 3.  
Reginald, the second Son, was also a Justice-Itinerant in Essex, in 
g Claus. 32 H. 3. in dorso, m. 6.  32 H 3. So likewise in 
h Claus 33 H. 3. in dorso, m. 16.  Wilts. and 
i Ibid, m. 8.  Midd. in 33 Hen. 3. In which 33 year, being made 
k Pat. 33 H ●. m. 7.  Sheriff of Kent, he so continued 
l Rot. Pip de iisd. an Kent.  till 42 of that King's Reign, inclusive. And, in 39 Hen. 3. gave 
m Rot Pip. 39 H. 3 Kanc.  Twenty Marks in Gold to the King, for the Wardship of the Land and Heir of Robert de Septvaus. In which year, being made 
n Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 5.  Constable of Dovor Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports, he received command 
o Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  to attend those Ambassadors, then sent into England by the King of Castille, who landed at Dovor; as also to 
p Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  give them honourable entertainment; and thence to conduct them to the New Temple at London, where they were to be lodged. But in 42 Hen. 3. he departed 
q Rot. Pip. 42 H. 3. Kanc.  this life.  
Of William 
●illiam.  the third Son, all that I shall say is, that in 39 Hen. 3. he was 
r Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 1.  one of the Justices-Itinerant, in the Counties of Sussex, Southampt▪ and Wiltes. and in 41 Hen. 3. in 
s Claus. 41 H. 3. m. 12. & m. 8.  the Counties of Norff. and Suff.  
From john (the eldest of these three Sons beforementioned) descended, by his first Wife; (viz. ... Daughter 
t Ex coll. ● Gl. s.  of Warine Fitz-Benedict) john, 
u Ex coll. ● Gl. s.  Lord of cobham, and Henry 
x Ex coll. ● Gl. s.  of Rundell. And by joan his second Wife, daughter 
y Ibid.  of Hugh de Nevil, Reginald; from whom the Cobham's of Sterborough sprung 
z Ibid. . Of these I shall begin with john (the eldest.)  
This john, 
john.  in 44 Hen. 3. was constituted 
a Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Kanc.  Sheriff of Kent (as his Father had been:) and continued 
b Rot. Pip. de iisd. an. Kanc.  in that office, till the end of the first half year of 46 Hen. 3.  
He was likewise 
c Pat. 52 H ●. m. 6.  one of the Justices-Itinerant in Surrey, in 52 Hen. 3. and a Justice of the Common-Pleas in 
d Liberate 54. H. 3. m. 6  54 Hen. 3. In 55 Hen. 3. he was again 
e Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 10.  a Justice-Itinerant in Surrey: and in 
f Lib. 2 E. 1. m 7.  2 Edw. 1. one of the Justices of the Court of King's Bench; as also 
g Pat. 2 E. 1. m 3.  a Justice-Itinerant, in Com. Midd. Moreover, in 3 Edw. 1. one 
h Lib. 3. E. 1. m 2.  of the King's Sergeants at Law: and, in 4 Edw. 1. one 
i Lib. 4 E. 1. m. ●.  of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas: as also 
k C●mm●n. de T. Trin. 4 ●. ●. in dorso.  one of the Barons of the King's Exchequer.  
In 26 Edw. 1. he was in 
l Rot. Scoc 26 E. 1. ●. 6.  that Expedition, then made into Scotland; and, in 28 Edw. 1. died 
m 〈…〉  seized of the Manors of Aklyngton, Bekkele, Cobbeh●m, and Couling, in Kent; leaving issue by joan his Wife, one of the coheires 
n Rot Pip 15 ●. 1 K●nc  to Roese the Widow of Step●en de Pencestre Henry, 
o E●c. ut supra.  his son and heir, forty years of age.  
He had also a younger son, called Reginald, 
R●●inald.  
p Rot. ●in. 13 E. 1. m. 2.  who Married 
q Rot. ●in. 13 E. 1. m. 6.  joan the daughter of William de E'er. Which Reginald, in 32 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter 
r Cart. 32 E. 1 n. 2.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Pipards-clive, in Com. Wiltes. but, in 1 Edw. 2. for trespassing 
s Claus. 1 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Park of Margaret the Widow of Stephen de Pencestre, at Pencestre (in Kent) was committed 
t Claus. 1 E. 2. m. 13.  to the Tower of London; and having there remained 
u Claus. 1 E. 2. m. 13.  prisoner, for two years, was enlarged 
x Claus. 1 E. 2. m. 13.  in 1 Edw. 2. giving a Fine 
y Claus. 1 E. 2. m. 13.  to the King for releasing his third years imprisonment, which he ought to have endured, according to the Statute 
z Claus. 1. E. 2. m. 13.  in that case provided.  
I now return to Henry 
Henry.  (the elder brother of this Reginald.) This Henry, in 12 Edw. 1. was 
a Chron W. Thorn. 1939. n. 40.  in that Expedition then made into Wales, on the behalf of the Abbot of St. Augustine's in Canterb●ry; and there performed 
b Chron W. Thorn. 1939. n. 40.  the service of one Knight, for which he had 
c Chron W. Thorn. 1939. n. 40.  Twenty pounds from that Abbot. In 14 Edw. 1. with joan his Wife, he obtained the King's Charter 
d Cart. 14 E. 1, n. 33.  for a Market every week upon the Thursday, at Grombrigge, in Kent; and a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Marrow, after the Feast of St. john Port-Latine.  
In 22 Edw. 1. being then 
e Pat. 22 E. ●, m. 13.  a Knight, he was constituted 
f Pat. 22 E. ●, m. 13.  Governor of the Isles of Gernesey and ●ere●ey, and in 34 Ed. 1. made Constable 
g Rot. ● in. 34. E. 1. m. 2.  of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports. In 3 Edw. 2. he was called 
h E●c. 2 ●. 2. n. 66. Rot. Fin. 3. ●. 2. m. 16.  Henry de C●bham of ●●ndale: and, having Married 
i E●c. 2 ●. 2. n. 66. Rot. Fin. 3. ●. 2. m. 16.  joan, the eldest of the two daughters and coheirs to Stephen de Pencestre, had Livery 
k E●c. 2 ●. 2. n. 66. Rot. Fin. 3. ●. 2. m. 16.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. By this joan he had issue Stephen, of whom, and his descendants. I shall respite what I have to say for a while; and come to Henry, the son and heir of john de Cobbeham, by joan, the daughter of Robert de Septvaus before-sp●cified.  
This Henry, 
Henry.  in 28 Edw. 1. doing his Homage, 
l 〈◊〉 in. 28 ●. 1. m 9  had Livery 
m 〈◊〉 in. 28 ●. 1. m 9  of the Lands of his inheritance; excepting 
n 〈◊〉 in. 28. ●. 1. m. 9  the Dowry of Methania, his Father's last Wife. And in 4 Edw. 2. being then called 
o Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  Henry de Cobbeham junior (his Uncle Henry then livings was 
p Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  in that Expedition into Scotland. In 8 Edw. 2. he was made Constable 
q Rot. ●in. ●. E. 2. m. 9  of Dovor-Castl●, and Warden of the Cinque-ports: In 10 Edw. 2. he was again 
r Ro●. Scoc. 10. E. 2. m 8.  in the Wars of Scotland. In 15 Edw. 2. constituted 
s Rot. ●in. 15 E. 2. m. 2.  Governor of the Castle at ●on●brugge: and had summons 
t Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 6 Edw. 2. till 9 Edw. 3. inclusive.  
To this Henry succeeded john, 
〈◊〉.  his son and heir. Which john, in 9 Edw. 3. was 
n Rot. Scoc. E. ●. m. 25.  made Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames, Westward; and the next ensuing year, in remuneration 
o Rot. Scoc. 9 E. ●. m 25.  of his services, whilst he was a Justice of O●er and Terminer, in Kent; had the Grant 
p Claus. 10 E 3. m. 20.  of One hundred Marks out of that Two hundred which the Commons of that County, gave to the King, for supply of his 〈◊〉 in the Scotish Wars.  
In 17 ●dw. 3. he obtained a Charter 
n 〈…〉  for Free-warren, within all his Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Cobham, Shor●es, 〈…〉, Couling, Pole, Ston●, Dertford Bekesbourne, Dane, and Hardres, in Com. Cantii. And in 28 Edw. 3. being 
x Claus 28 E. 3. m 7. Pat. 28 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  made a Banneret, had the Grant 
y Claus 28 E. 3. m 7. Pat. 28 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  of an Annuity of One hundred Marks, out of the issues of the County of Norfolk, for his better support of that Dignity. In 33 Edw. 3. he was 
z Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. m. 8.  in the Wars of France. And, in 36 Edw. 3. founded 
a Pat. 36 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  a Chantry in the Church of Coh●am, for five Priests, whereof one to be the Master: for whose support; and to Pray for the good Estate of himself, during this life, and for the health of his Soul afterwards, as also for the Souls of his Ancestors, he gave 
b Pat. 36 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  the Manor of West-Chalk, with one Message, and one Toft in Cobham; Two hundred and fifty Acres of Marsh, called 〈◊〉- marsh, and Sledemershe, lying within the Lordship of St. Werburgs, in Hoo; as also the Rent of Twenty one quarters, and three bushels of Barley, payable by divers of his Tenants in Chalk.  
In 37 Edw. 3. he was sent 
c Rot. Franc● 37 E. 3. m. 10.  to Calais, there to take charge of the Hostages for the King of France.  
In 40 & 41 Edw. 3. he was again 
d Cart. 41 ●. 3. m. 12.  in the Wars of France: In the last of which years he obtained the Grant of a Market every week upon the Monday, at his Manor of Cobham, in Kent: as also for a Fair yearly.  
And in 1 R. 2. served 
e Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. I. m. 23.  the King again in those French Wars, with 
f Ex autogr. pen●s Cleric. pell.  three Knights, One hundred and five Esquires, One hundred and ten Men at Arms, and One hundred and ten Archers.  
In 3 R. 2. he was constituted 
g Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m 11.  one of the Ambassadors, to treat of Peace with the French: and in 4 R. 2. obtained Licence 
h Pat. 4 R. 2●. p. 2. m. 24.  to make a Castle of his house at 〈◊〉. In 5 R. 2. he was again 
i Rot. Fra●●. 5 R. 2. m. 7.  employed, as an Ambassador (with some others) to treat of Peace with the French. And in 7 R. 2. joined in Commission 
k Rot. Franc. 7 R. 2. ●. 15.  with john Duke of Lancaster and others, to treat with the Earl of Flanders, and others of that Country, for the appeasing of certain discords betwixt them, and the English.  
In 10 R. 2. the great Lords being then predominant; of those Thirteen whom they at that time constituted Governors of the Realm, he was appointed 
a Stows Ann.  one: and upon 
b Stows Ann.  the violent proceeding of those Lords, as had sided with the Duke of Ireland, and others, (who were then reputed Evil●Councellors to the King, and mischievous to the Government) he forcibly took 
c Stows Ann.  Robert Tresilian out of Sanctuary at Westminster, whereunto he had fled to seure himself.  
In 15 R. 2. he was again put in Commission, 
l Rot. Franc. 15 ●. 2. m. ●.  with john Duke of Lancaster (and others) to treat of Peace with the French. But in that Parliament of 21 R. 2. he was 
m Rot. Pa●l. 21 R. 2 n. 17.  one of those; who being impeached of Treason by the King, had Judgement 
n Rot. Pa●l. 21 R. 2. n. 17.  pronounced against him: Nevertheless, obtained Pardon 
o Rot. Pa●l. 21 R. 2. n. 17.  at that time, being sent prisoner 
p Rot. Pa●l. 21 R. 2. n. 17.  to the Isle of jersey. In this Parliament, saith 
q Ypod. Neust. in a. 1398. p. 159. n. 10. H. Knight. 2685. n. 60 & 2697 n. 30.  Thomas Walsingham (continued at Salisbury) the Lord Cobham, a very old Man (just and upright) was condemned for no other reason, but for being one of those, who in 10 R. 2. was one, whom the great Lords (than powerful) deputed to inquire into the miscarriages in Government: and, soon after, together with the Archbishop of Canterbury, john Lovel, and john Devereux, was sent to the King, to require the delivery of Michael de la Pole, Robert de Vere Duke of Ireland, and others, by whom he had been seduced, to the hurt of the whole Realm. He was a great Benefactor 
† Stows Annals, in ann. 1407.  to the Fabric of Rochester-Bridge: and having been summoned 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in. dorso.  to Parliament from 1 R. 2. to 8 Hen. 4. inclusive; departed 
r Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 10.  this life 10 jan. 9 Hen. 4. being then seized 
s Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 10.  of the Manors of Chussebury and Bynk●all, in Com. Wiltes. Also of the Manors of Cobham, Cowling, Bekke●e, Pole, Stone, Bromhei, and Hundred of Shamele, in Com. Cantii; leaving 
t Esc. 9 H. 4. n. 10.  joan his Granddaughter; viz. daughter of joan his daughter, (by Sir john de la ●ole Knight) his next heir, Thirty years of age; (formerly Married to Sir Gerard B●aybroke Knight) but at that time Wife of Sir Nicholas Hawberk Knight, which I●ane afterwards Married 
u Esc. 6. H. 5. n. 45.  to Sir john Oldcastle Knight.  
This last mentioned john, had a younger brother, called Thomas; who, by his Testament 
x Langham, f. 115. a.  bearing date 13 Kal. jan. 41 Ed. 3. bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Parish-Church of St. Mary Mag●alen at Co●●ham; and gave to the Chantry-Priests there One hundred shillings. To his brother john Lord Cobham, he gave an Horse: and to his other brother Reginald, than Rector of the Church of Co●lyng, another Horse.  
A word now of Sir john Oldcastle, who thus Married the Niece and Heir to the last Lord Cobham, and by reason thereof assumed the Title of Lord Cobham. This Sir. john Oldcastle was Sheriff 
* Rot. Fin. 8 H. 4. m. 22.  of Herefordshire in 8 Hen. 4. and had 
a Claus. de. iisd. ann. in dorso.  summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 11, 12 & 14 of that King's Reign. So likewise in 1 Hen. 4. and in the same 12th year of King Hen. 4. was sent 
b T. Wals. p. 424.  beyond Sea with the Earl of Arundel, and a considerable Force, to aid the Duke of Burgundy against the French. But, in 1 Hen. 5. being tainted 
c Ibid. ●. 426.  in his Religion by those pretended Holy Zealots, then called Loll●●ds, he became 
d Ibid. ●. 426.  one of the chief of that Sect, which at that time gave no little disturbance to the peace of the Church: for which he was cited 
e Ib. p. 427. n. 20, 30 & 40 & p. 428.  to appear before the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whereupon, betaking 
f Ib. p. 427. n. 20, 30 & 40 & p. 428.  himself to his Castle at Couryng, he was shortly after apprehended, and brought 
g Ib. p. 427. n. 20, 30 & 40 & p. 428.  before that Archbishop and others in the Cathedral of S●. Paul; and there, by reason of his obstinacy in those dangerous Tenets, received the Sentence 
h Ib. p. 427. n. 20, 30 & 40 & p. 428.  of an Heretic.  
Under the Cloak of this Sanctity it was, that he and his party designed 
i Ib. p. 430. n. 30.  to Murder the King upon Twelfth-night, then keeping his Christmas at Eltham; and to destroy the Monasteries of Westminster, and St. Al●ans, as also the Cathedral of St. Paul, in London, with all the Houses of Friars in that City: to which end, about Fourscore of his party were found 
k Stows Ann.  in Arms, in the night time; expecting 
l Stows Ann.  no less than Twenty five thousand, the next day, to appear with them in St. Giles Fields. Which pernicious purpose being seasonably prevented, divers of them suffered 
m Stows Ann.  death at that time. But this Oldcastle escaping looked 
n Ibid.  privily, for a time, in sundry places, and endeavoured 
o Ibid.  to raise new Commotions. Wherein, failing of that success he expected; in An. 1417. 5 Hen. 5. (the King being then 
p T. Wals. p. 446. n. 30 & 40.  in his Wars of France) he incited 
q T. Wals. p. 446. n. 30 & 40.  the Scots to an Invasion of this Realm. Which, through the vigilancy 
r T. Wals. p. 446. n. 30 & 40.  of john Duke of Bedford (the King's brother, and his Lieutenant here in his Absence) was happily prevented. And at length, being taken 
s Ib. 447. n. 40.  in Wales, within the Territory of the Lord Powys, was brought 
t 〈…〉  to his Trial. Where, having Judgement 
u 〈…〉  of Death pronounced against him, viz. to be Drawn, Hanged, and Burnt on the Gallows; and accordingly brought to the place of Execution, he desired 
x 〈…〉  Sir Thomas Erpingham▪ that, in case he saw him risen again the third day after, that then he would be a means to procure favour for the rest of his Sect.  
¶ ay now come to Reginald de Cobham, 
Regina●●.  Son of john de Cobham by joan his Wife, daughter of 〈◊〉 de Nevil.  
In 2 Edw. 3. this Reginald, was sent 
y Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 〈◊〉.  by the King into Brabant, upon business of great importance; having Three hundred pounds assigned unto him for his charges in that journey. And in 3 Edw. 3. attended 
z 〈◊〉. lib. 1. & 2. f. 14 a.  him in his Expedition then made into France.  
In 11 Edw. 3. he was 
a Ibid f 19 a.  in the Battle of Cagant against the French: And, in recompense 
b Claus. 11. E. 3. m. 24.  of his service, and great expenses in his last employment beyond Sea, had an Assignation 
c Claus. 11 E. 3. m. 24.  of One hundred pounds out of the Fifteenth and Tenth, at that time granted to the King in Parliament.  
In the same year he was 
d ●ros. ut supra, f. 23. b.  also at Uironfosse in France, in the Rearward 
e ●ros. ut supra, f. 23. b.  of the English Army then drawn up for Battle. In 11 Edw. 3. being 
f 
Rot Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 4.  
Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 21.   in that Expedition made into Flanders, was sent 
g 
Rot Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 4.  
Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 21.   back into England by King Edward, upon a special occasion, with direction to make a speedy return: And, meriting highly for his service in divers parts, was in 13 E. 3. advanced 
h Rot. Vascon. 13 E. 3. m. 1. Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  to the dignity of a Banneret; having, for his better support thereof, the Mills situate under the Castle at Oxford; and the Meadow called Ring's-mede, adjoining, for term of life, given 
i Rot. Vascon. 13 E. 3. m. 1. Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  to him.  
Besides this, he had the Manor of ●ippenham, in Com. Buck. granted 
k Claus. ●3 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  to him also for life: And, in farther remuneration of those his services● obtained 
l Claus. ●3 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  the sum of Fifty pounds, being an Arrear of the Farm of that Town, them due. In 14 Edw. 3. he procured a Charter 
m Cart. 14 E. n. 32.  for Free-warren, in all the Demesn-lands, within his Lordships of Orkesdenne, Shorham, Ey●esforde, ●hedingstane, Hevere, Penherst, Couden, Leghte, Edenbregge, Aldinton, Thornham, Wethling, Cherring, Lenham, Nevegate, Halgesco, Frendesbury and Stoke, in Com. Cantii. Grensted, and Hertfeld in Sussex; and Lingefeld, in Com. Surr.  
In this year, being 
n Rot Alem. 14 E. 3 m. 10.  again in the King's service in Flanders; he was, by reason 
o Rot Alem. 14 E. 3 m. 10.  of his great wisdom and fidelity, sent 
p Rot Alem. 14 E. 3 m. 10.  to the Pope, upon a special Embassy. About this time, also, of whilst 
q Ypod. N. in an. 1340.  King Edward, by the help of the Duke of Brabant and Earl of Henault, with those Auxiliaries, which he had from Bruges, Gant, and Ypre, had invaded 
r Ypod. N. in an. 1340.  the Northern parts of France, and besieged Tornay; he was 
t Ypod. N. in an. 1340.  in the Earl of Henault●s Army, which plundered above Three hundred Villages, great and small; and burned them, with much slaughter of the Inhabitants: And, about the Festival of St. Andrew was 
* Stows Ann.  one of the eight, who attended the King, privately into England. In 15 Edw. 3. he was again 
u Rot. Alem. 15 E. 3. m. 6.  in those Wars of France.  
The same year also he obtained Licence 
* Pat. 15 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  to make Castles of his Houses at Pringham, and Orkesdene, and in 16 Edw. 3. was in that 
x Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  Edpedition made into Britanny, with nine Knights, thirty Esquiers, and forty Archers on horseback.  
In 17 Edw. 3. he was 
y Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 12.  one of the Ambassadors appointed to be sent to Rome; with full power to treat, in the presence of Pope Clement the Sixth, touching the observance of the Truce, made betwixt King Edward, and Philip de Valois, then assuming the Title of King of France. And in this year, together with Robert de Ferrer, he obtained 
z Rot. Fin. 17 ●. 3. m. 8.  the custody of two parts of the Lands, of john de Beauchamp of Somerset, in regard of the minority of his heir. In 18 Edw 3. he was constituted 
a Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Chames, to the Westwards. And, in 20 Edw. 3. was 
b Frois. f. 63. b.  in the Vanguard of the King's Army, under the conduct of Prince Edward (vulgarly called the Black-Prince) at the Battle of Cre●sy.  
In 21 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
c Cart. & Pat. 21 E. 3. m. 4.  one of the Ambassadors, to treat of Peace, betwixt King Edward, and Philip de Valois. Shortly after which, the King having given 
d Pat 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  him an Annuity of Five hundred pounds for life; the better to support his degree and dignity of Banneret; in farther consideration 
e Pat 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  of his laudable services, especially in the parts of France, since his last Expedition thither; granted 
f Pat 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  unto him the Manor of West-Clyve, in Kent, in reversision, after the death of Sir Gawyne Co●der Knight, to hold to himself and the heirs of his body, lawfully begotten, for ever. And moreover, bestowed 
* Pat. 21 ●. 3. p. 3. m. 34.  on him the Inheritance of all the Lands, of Sir Thomas de Ardern Knight, then forfeited to the Crown, for a Rape by him committed on Margery the Widow of Nicholas de la Beche; as also for killing of Nicholas de Poynings, and other Felonies, whereof he stood Indicted  
In 22 Edw. 3. (14 Martii) his Commission of Admiral to the Westwards, was renewed 
g Rot. Franc. 21 ●. 3. m. 16. . And in 23 Edw. 3. he was again constituted 
h Rot Fin. 23 E. 3. m. 10.  one of the Ambassadors, to treat with others from France, for prolonging the Truce betwixt both Realms. In 29 Edw. 3. being again 
i Rot. Vascon 29 E. 3. m 6.  in the Wars of France, and of the Retinue with Edward Prince of Wales, he Marched 
* Stows Ann.  in the Van, as Marshal of his Army: and, in 
k ●rois. f. 80. b.  30 Edw. 3. was with him in that famous Battle of Poyt●ers, where the English obtained a glorious victory. In 32 Edw. 3. he was 
l Rot. Va●con. 32 E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  again in those Wars: And, having been summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. ann in dorso.  to Parliament from 16 Edw. 3. till 35 Edw. 3. died 
n Ms. in bibls. ●odl. (k. 84) f. 12●. b.  of the Pestilence 5 Octob. the same year; being then seized 
o Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 62.  of the Manors of Langley- Burrel, and Lie, in Com. Wiltes. of the Manor of Northeye, in Com. Suss. Ocksted, and Prinkeham, in Com. Surr. West-Cleve, East-Shelve, Bordefeld, Horton, Horkesdune, Eynesford, Foucort, Chidingston, Holtesbury, Brokelond, and Halstede, in Kent; leaving Reginald 
p Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 62.  his son and heir thirteen years of age, and joan his Wife, daughter 
q ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  of Maurice de Berkley, surviving.  
Which joan, by her Testament, 
r Witlesey, f. 114. a.  bearing date 13 Aug. An. 1369. (43 Edw. 3.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Churchyard of St. Marry Over●ere, in Suthwerk, before the Church-door, where the Image of the blessed Virgin siteth on high, over that door. Appointing a plain Marble Stone to be laid over her grave, with a Cross of Metal thereon; and in the circumference, these Words in French to be cut; Vous qui per ici passietz, pur l'alme jobane de Cobbam prietz. Moreover, she thereby ordained, that forthwith, after her death, Seven thousand Masses should be celebrated for her Soul, by the Canons of Cunbrugge, and Tanfugge, and the four Orders of Friars at London; viz. the Friar's Preachers, Minors, Augustine's, and Carmelites; they to have for so doing Twenty nine pounds three shillings four pence. Also, that upon her Funeral day, Twelve poor people, clothed in black Gowns and Hoods, should carry twelve Torches. To the Church of Lyngefeld, she gave a Frontore, with the Arms of Berkeley and Cob●am, standing on white and Purple. To Reginald her son, she bequeathed a Ring, with a Diamond; having given him all the Arms and Ammunition, in the Wardrobe at Stereburgh. Furthermore she willed, that two Priests should be provided to Celebrate Divine Service, in the Parish-Church of Langele- Borell, for the Souls of Sir john de la Mare Knight, sometime Lord there; Sir Reginald Cobham; Sir Thomas de Berkele; and for the Souls of her Benefactors. And that, if Reginald her son, or any other of her heirs, should appropriate that Church, for the maintenance of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service there for ever, as it was intended and conditioned by the said Sir john de la Mare, when he sold that Lordship of Langele, with that of Lie, to her husband, in the presence of the Lord Berkele, her Father; then that her Executors should enfeoff the said Reginald, or his heirs in her Water-Mill at Edulme-Bridge, and in her House in Suthwerk, for ever.  
Shortly after which, viz. upon the second day of October next ensuing, she departed 
s E●●. 42 E. 3. n. 2●.  this life; being then seized 
t E●●. 42 E. 3. n. 2●.  of the said Manor of Langele- Burell, in Com. Wiltes. Also of the Manors of Northeye, in Com. Suss. Drstede, Prinkham, and Lyngefelde, in Com. Surr. West-Cleve, Orkesden, Chiddingston, Aldington, juxta Haydston; Holtesbury, Brokeland,, and Cobeham▪ Shelve, in Com. Cantii; Reginald her son and heir being 
u E●. 42 E. 3. n. 2●.  then Twenty one years of age.  
Which Reginald 
Reginald.  being 
x Pat. 44 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  in Gascoine at his Mother's death; had, in consideration 
y Pat. 44 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of his services there, a Grant, 
z Pat. 44 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  in 44 Edw. 3. of all the profits of those Lands, which she held in Dower of his Inheritance; he then making proof 
a Claus. 44 E. 3. m. 22.  of his age, and doing 
b Claus. 44 E. 3. m. 22.  his Homage: And in 48 Edw. 3. was 
c Ypod. N. in. an. 1374.  one of those noble persons, than made choice of, to treat of Peace betwixt the Kings of England and France.  
In 1 R. 2. he was 
d Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 1. m. 20.  again in the Wars of France. So likewise in 3 Hen. 4. This Reginald had summons 
e Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 44 & 46 Edw. 3. And Married two Wives; First, Elizabeth, 
f Rot. Fin. 49 E. 3. m. 18.  the Widow of Fulke le Strange of Blkamere, and afterwards of Sir john de Ferrer Knight, which Elizabeth died 
g Esc 49 E. 3. n 25.  7th August, 49 Edw. 3. Secondly, Alianore, daughter 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and coheir to john Fitz-Alan, otherwise called Arundel, Knight. And, having, by his Testament, 
i Arundel, vol. ●. 203. b.  bearing date 8th Sept. 1 H. 4. bequeathed his body to be buried, in the Parish-Church of Lynge●eid, at the head of his Father's Tomb; and given Two hundred Marks, for the Marriage of Margaret his Daughter, in case she should be willing to take an Husband; died 
k Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 34.  about three years following; viz 6 julii 4 H 4. being then seized 
l Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 34.  of the Manor of Aynho, in Com. Northampt. L●●gley- Burell, Shorneton, Cudeford, the Moiety of the Manors of Eleston and Stapelford, of the Manors of Boyton, Corton, Winterborne, Stoke, Cotes, Hull- Deverell, and Somerford- Matravers, in Com. Wiltes. Old Shorham, Codelave, and Changeton, in Com. Suss. Coklington, Stoke- Tristre, Hyneford, and the Forest of Selwode, in Com. Somers. East Mordon, Wichampton, Lichet- Matravers, Phelpeston, Up-Wimbnrne, Langton in Purbeck, Worth, from- Whitefeld, Lodres, and Wodeton in Mersh-Wodenal, in Com. Dors. Stonehouse, in Com. Glouc. Aldington, juxta Ma●deston, Haltesbury, Est-Shelnebourdfeld, Orkesden, Chidingston, Bokeshell, Sharendon, Brokland, West-Elyve, juxta Dovor, and Postling, in Kent, Okstede, Steresburgh, called Pringeham, and the third part of the Manors of Bockland, West Bechesworth, Wauton, and Colle, in Com. Sur. leaving 
m Ibid.  Reginauld his Son and Heir, twenty one years of age; and Alianore his Wife surviving; who had 
n Claus. 4 H. 4. m. 1.  the Manor of Postling in Kent for life, by the Grant of Sir john Arundel Knight, her former Husband: and for her Dower 
o Ibid. m. 2.  of the Lands of this Reginald, the Manors of Bokeshell, Eschelne, Bourdefeld, Aldyngton, juxta Maydeston, Orkesden, and Haltesbury, with a certain Tenement called Westwell, in Westwell, in Com. Cantii, as also of the Manor of Langele- Burell, in Com. Wiltes.  
I now come to Reginald, 
Reginald.  Son and Heir to the last mentioned Reginald.  
This Reginald, in 6 H. 4. had Livery 
p Rot. Fin. 6. H. 4. m. 11.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, his Homage being respited; 
q Rot. Fin. 6. H. 4. m. 11.  and in 10 H. 4. obtained a special Licence 
r Rot. Fin. 10 H 4. m 3.  to travail beyond sea.  
He Married two Wives, first Eleanore, 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Daughter of Thomas Culpeper; and secondly, Anne, 
t Rot. Fin. 2 H. 6. m. 10 Claus. 20 H. 6. m. 13.  the Daughter and Co-heir of Thomas Lord Bardolf, Widow 
u Rot. Fin. 2 H. 6. m. 10 Claus. 20 H. 6. m. 13.  of Sir William Clifford Knight, and by his Testament, 
x S●●ff. & Kempe f. 142. ●.  bearing date 12 Aug. 24 H. 6. bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Collegiate Church of Lingfeld, before the High Altar; appointing, that a Tomb of Alabaster should be placed there, for his Monument, also that forty pounds should be allowed for his Funeral Expenses; and for his Trental, and Alms to poor people, at those Solemnities. To Anne, his Wife, he thereby disposed all his household-goods, within his Castle at S●erborough, at the time of his decease: appointing, that during his life, she should have the use of all the Furniture of his Chapel, in that Castle: and after her death, to remain to the Master of the Collegiate-Church of St. Peter at Lingefeld, then newly by him founded, and to the Priests therein, and their successors for ever, constituting his Son, Sir Thomas Cobham Knight, one of his Executors. His other Children were these, viz. 
y ●x. Coll. R. ●l. S.  Reginald his eldest Son, who died in his life time, (leaving Issue one sole Daughter, his Heir, called Margaret, afterwards Married to Rap●e Nevil, the second Earl of Westmoreland, of that name) and four Daughters, viz. 
z ●x. Coll. R. ●l. S.  Elizabeth, Married to Richard Lord Strange of Knocking; Margaret, to Reginald courteous; Alianore, to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester; and Anne a Nun at Berking.  
¶ I come now to Stephen de Cob●am, 
Stephen.  Son of Henry de Cobham, by joan, Daughter and Coheir to Stephen de Pencestre. This Stephen being of Rundell, in Kent, in 34 E. 1. at 
b Comp Jowl de ●●●●nesford 34 E. 1.  that famous Solemnity, when Prince Edward was Knighted, with Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies, received 
c Comp Jowl de ●●●●nesford 34 E. 1.  the like Honour with him, and many others. Upon the death 
d Rot. Fin. 8 ● 2 ●. 5. ●cedula  of I●●ne his Mother, in 18 E. 2. performing 
e Rot. Fin. 8 ● 2 ●. 5. ●cedula  his fealty, he shared 
f Rot. Fin. 8 ● 2. ●. 5. ●cedula  in the Lands of her Inheritance. And having been summoned 
g Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 20 E. 2 till 6 E. 3. died 
h Esc. 6 E. 3. n. 45.  the same year, being then seized 
i Esc. 6 E. 3. n. 45.  of the Manors of Rounoa●● and Alyngton, in Com. Cantii. leaving john 
k Esc. 6 E. 3. n. 45.  his Son and Heir, thirteen years of age, and Avicen his Wife surviving. Who held 
l Ease. 14. E. 3. n. 25.  for her life, the Castle and Manor of Alyngton, and Manor of Roundale, and died 
m Esc. 14. E. 3 n. 25.  in 14 E. 3.  
Which john, in 16 E. 3. was 
n Rot. Franc. 16. E. 3. m. 8.  of the Retinue with Reginald de Cobham, (his Uncle) in that Expedition then made into France: and departed 
o Esc. 36 E. 3 n. 61.  this life, upon the 14 of Sept. 36 E. 3. being then seized 
p Esc. 36 E. 3 n. 61.  of the Castle of Aungton, and Manors of Roundale and Heure, in Kent; leaving 
q Esc. 36 E. 3 n. 61.  Thomas his Son and Heir, nineteen years of age. Of whom, and his Descendants, I have no more to say, in regard they were not Peers of this Realm.  
¶ There was also Ralph de Cobham, 
Ralph▪  Brother of the first mentioned Stephen. Which Ralph being 
r Rot. Vascon. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  in the Wars of France, (of the Retinue 
s Rot. Vascon. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  with john Earl of Warren, and Surrey) in 18 E. 2. had Summons 
t Claus. 18. E. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament the same year, amongst the Barons. This Ralph took to Wife 
u Rot. ● in. 36 E. 3 m 11  Mary Countess of Norfolk, Widow 
x Vinc. Cor. p. 344.  of Thomas of Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk. Which Mary was Daughter 
y Vinc. Cor. p. 344.  to William Lord Ros, and first Married to William Lord Braose of Brembre; and by her had Issue john, who in 20 E. 3. making proof 
z Claus. 20 E 3. p. 2. m. 21  of his age, and doing his Fealty, had Livery 
a Claus. 20 E 3. p. 2. m. 21  of his Lands.  
Which john, in 34 E. 3. was 
b Rot. Franc. 34. E. 3. m. 12.  in the Wars of France. And in 1 R. 2. by petition 
c Rot. Parl. 1. R. 2.  in Parliament, representing to the King, and his Council, that he had made King Edward the Third, Heir to all his Lands, after his own decease, viz. to the Manors of Wedenhall, Paydenor, Chelwoldesbury, Haukshard, Holt, Wedon, in the Vale; Drayton- Beauchamp, Messeworth, Sandresdon, Helpesthorpe, Rolvesham, in Com. Buck. Colstune, in Com. Norff. Ardington, in Com. Bedf. and Roleston, in Com. Leic. And that this he had done, for the great affection which he bore to Prince Edward, eldest Son to that King; (to the intent that he should be the more aiding to him) by the Livery of a Ring of Gold, at Thorn, near Sandwich, upon the King's passage into France; he desired that they would ordain, that his mind might be fulfilled, in discharge of the Soul of the same King Edward.   

Stapleton.  
[6 Edw. 2▪]  
OF this Family, which without doubt, assumed their Surname from the Lordship of Stapleton, lying upon the River of Tese, in the Bishopric of Durham) was Nicholas de Stapleton, 
Nicholas.  in 17 joh. constituted 
a Claus. 17. Joh. m. 10.  Governor of Middleham-Castle, in Com. Ebor. From whom descended Miles de Stapleton. Which Miles, 
Miles.  in 23 E. 1. was 
b Lit. Pardon. 23 E. 1. m. 21.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne: and in 
c Rot. Protect. 26 E 1. m. 6.  26 E. 1. in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
d Rot Protect. 28 E. 1. m. 14.  28 E. 1. and 
e Rot Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 1.  32 E. 1. As also in 
f Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  34. and 35 E. 1. being then 
g Rot. Scoc 35 E. 1. m. 1.  in the Retinue of Edward Prince of Wales.  
In 4 E. 2. he received command 
h Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. in dorso m 5.  to be at Rokesburgh, in Scotland, well fitted with Horse and Arms, upon the Feast day of St. Peter ad vincula: and in 7 E. 2. was again 
i Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 2. m. 1.  in those Scotish Wars.  
This Miles took to Wife 
k Esc. 29. E. 1. n. 57  Sibyl, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of john de Bella aqua, (or Beleu) and having been summoned 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 6 and 7 E. 2. departed 
m Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 22  this life, in 8 E. 2. leaving Nicholas, his Son and Heir, who doing his fealty, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 22  of his Lands; excepting those, which were of the Dowry of joan, the Wife of him the said Miles, than surviveing.  
Which Nicholas, 
Ni●holas.  taking 
o Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. in cedula.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in 15 E. 2. in that unhappy Insurrection, so fatal to himself, and many other eminent Persons his Adherents, was fined 
p Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. in cedula.  at two thousand Marks to the King, for the saving his life; which Fine was remitted 
* Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 25. in cedula.  in the Parliament of 1 Edward 3. and having been summoned 
q Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, in 16 E. 3. and no more, died 
r Esc. 17. E. 3 n. 43.  in 17 E. 3. leaving Miles, 
Miles.  his Son 
s Esc. 17. E. 3 n. 43.  and Heir, of full age; who became a person of great note in his time.  
For in 16 E. 3. he was 
t Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3 m 20.  in that Expedition then made into Britanny. And in 20 E. 3. attending the King into France, was 
u Rot. Franc. 20. E 3 p. 1. m. 14  at the Siege of Calais. In 23 E. 3. he was again 
x Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3. m 6.  in those Wars of France. So likewise in 
y Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3 m. 9  29 E. 3. residing then at Bedale, in Com. Ebor. And, in 30 E. 3. when 
z Frois Lib. 1. Cap. 2●8  Philip, Brother to the King of Navarre, came into England, to obtain help, for the recovery of his Lands in Normandy; being an expert Soldier, he was sent 
a Frois Lib. 1. Cap. 2●8  with him. Whereupon, they passed 
b Frois Lib. 1. Cap. 2●8  through that Country, with two thousand Men; took and burnt several Towns and strong-holds, till they came within nine Leagues of Paris: and 
c Frois Lib. 1. Cap. 2●8  returned not, till they had compelled the French unto a Truce for one whole year. And, having 
d Pat. ●4 E. 3. m. 30.  served in those Wars with great Fidelity and Courage; in 34 E. 3. obtained a Grant 
e Pat. ●4 E. 3. m. 30.  for an Annuity of one hundred pounds, to be paid out of the King's Exchequer, at Michaelmass and Easter, by even portions: as also Licence 
f Ibid. ●. 2●.  to found a perpetual Chantrey, consisting of one Warden, and two Priests, in Honour of the Holy Trinity, in the Parochial Church of Ingham, to celebrate Divine Service there, for the good estate of himself, and joan his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Oliver, de Ingham, and Widow of Roger le Strange, during this life: and afterwards for the health of their Souls, and the Souls of all the faithful deceased. Unto which Chantry he gave 
h Rat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  the Advouson of the Church of Ingham, and the fifth part of the Manno● of Stalhamha●le.  
After which, (the next ensuing year) he was 
i Pat. 35. E. 3. p. 3. m. 1.  again in those Wars of France So likewise in 
k Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 1. m. 49.  38 E. 3. and having been 
l Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A. p. 699.  one of the Knight's Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter, elected at the foundation thereof; (but never summoned to Parliament) departed 
m Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 24.  this life, in 47 E. 3. and was buried in the Church of Ingham: whereupon Thomas his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 24.  of his Lands. Which Thomas 
Thomas.  died 
o Ibid. m. ●.  the same year, without Issue▪ leaving 
p Ibid. m. ●.  Elizabeth his Sister, his next Heir; then Married 
q Ibid. m. ●.  to Thomas Metham. Which Thomas having at that time Issue 
r Ibid. m. ●.  by her, and doing his Homage, obtained Livery ˢ of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Northwode.  
[6 Edw. 2.]  
IN 42 H. 3. upon the death of Reginald de Cobham, at that time Sheriff of Kent, Roger de Northwode, 
Roger.  one of his Executors, accounted 
* Rot Pip. 42 H. ●. Kent.  to the Exchequer, for what he received whilst he lived, and departed this life in 14 E. 1. whereupon john, 
john.  his Son and Heir, doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 14 E. 1. m. 18.  of his Lands. Which john, in 22 E. 1. having Summons, 
b Rot. Vasc. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  in the Month of june, (amongst divers other eminent persons of that time) to attend the King, and to give him his advice, in certain important affairs, relating to his Honour, and the public welfare of his people; soon after that, received command, 
c Ibid. m. 7.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September following, thence to sail with him into France. In 25 E. 1. he served 
d Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. And in 28 Edw. 1. was 
* Rot. Pip. 28 E. 1. Kent.  Sheriff of Kent. In 
e Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 5.  4 Edw. 2. he was in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
f Rot Scoc. 11. E. 2. m. 17.  11 E. 2. being at that time, of the Retinue of Bartholomew de Badlesmere. This john Married 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  joan de Badlesmere, and having had Summons 
h Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 6 E. 2. till 12 E. 2. inclusive; departed this life shortly after; leaving 
i Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 16.  Roger 
Roger.  his Grandson, Son of john, (his eldest Son) who died 
k Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 16.  in his life time; his next Heir, who doing his Homage, had at that time Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 16.  of his Lands.  
Of which john, (who so died in his life time) all I have seen, is, that in 31 E. 1. he was 
m Rot. Scoc. 31. E. 1. m. 7.  in the Scotish Wars; and that by Agnes his Wife, Daughter 
n Esc. 9 E. 3. 3. n. 35.  of William de Grandison, he had Issue this last mentioned Roger, who in 14 E. 3. was 
o Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 20.  in that Expedition made into Flanders, and of the Retinue with William de Clinton, Earl of Huntingdon: and in 16 E. 3. in 
p Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 18.  that into France, of the Retinue with Robert de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk. This Roger, being in minority, at the time of his Grandfather's death; whereupon Idonea, the Widow of Sir Geffrey de Say, obtained his Wardship; 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  afterwards took to Wife 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Iul●an, one of the Daughters and Heirs of the same Sir Geffrey; and having been summoned 
s Claus de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, in 34 E. 3. but no more, died 
t Esc. 35. E. 3. p. 2. n. 14  5. Nou. 35 E. 3. being then seized 
u Esc. 35. E. 3. p. 2. n. 14  of the Manors of Schorne, Herietesham, juxta Ledes; Thornham, Bingebury, juxta Maydston, Yoke in Fernstede, Wicheling, juxta, Lenham, Northwode-shep, and Horton, all in Com. Cantii, leaving Sir john Northwode Knight, his Son and Heir, thirty years of age.  
Which Sir john, 
john.  in 29 E. 3. (his Father then living) was 
x Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
y Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m 14.  33 E. 3 being then of the Retinue with john de Cobham, Son to the Countess Marshal. And having been summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 37 E. 3. until the 49th of that King's Reign, inclusive, departed 
a Esc. 2 R. 2. n 35.  this life 27 Feb. 2 R. 2. leaving Issue, 
b Esc. 2 R. 2. n 35.  by joan his Wife, 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Daughter of Robert Heart of Feversham, in Kent, Roger his Son and Heir, twenty three years of age; which Roger, soon after, doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot Fin. 3 R. 2. n. 26.  of his Lands. But of him, nor his Descendants, I shall not take any farther notice; by reason, that none of them had Summons to Parliament; and consequently stood not in the Rank of Barons of this Realm.   

Cherlton, Lord Powys.  
[7 Edw. 2.]  
IN 1 E. 2. john de Cherlton 
john.  obtained a Charter 
a Cart. 1 E. 2● n. 35.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Cherlton, and Pontesbury, in Com. Salop. And in 2 E. 2. had a confirmation 
b Cart. 2. E. 2. n. 20.  of that Manor of Pontesbury, (sometime belonging to Rhese ap Howell) to hold in general tail, by the services anciently due for the same. This john, by the gift of King Edw. 2. took 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 224. b. n. 30. Rot. Fin. 3. E. 2. n. 14.  to Wife Hawyse, the Sister and Heir of Gryffin ap Owen; otherwise called Gryffin de la Pole, by reason of his residence at Pole, (commonly called Welch-Pole) in Com. Montgom. And giving security 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 224. b. n. 30. Rot. Fin. 3. E. 2. n. 14.  for payment of his Relief, had Livery 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 224. b. n. 30. Rot. Fin. 3. E. 2. n. 14.  of those Lands, which by the death of the said Gryffin, descended to her; 
f Esc. 4. E. 2. n. 39  viz. the Barony of Pole, whereunto these Townships did belong; viz. Arg●ngewyd, L●mrevel, Kenewyd, Lessyn, Namneyghand, Kekedena, Buthegedyn, Trenedrite, and Bremannyarth; which were held of the King, in Capite, by Barony. As also of the Manor of Botynton, with its Members▪ viz. Treween, and Hope, in Com. Salop. Which Hawyse was 
g Ib.  nineteen years of age, upon St. Margaret's day, 4 E. 2.  
But in 5 E. 2. another Gryffin de la Pole, Uncle 
h Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra. Claus 5 E. 2. m. 2.  to the before-specified Hawise, pretended Title to that Castle of Pole, (●ince called Red-Castle) and raising a great power of the Welsh, laid Siege 
i Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra. Claus 5 E. 2. m. 2.  to it, this john and Hawyse his Wife, being then therein. Whereupon the King directed his Precept 
k Monast. Angl. 〈◊〉 supra. Claus 5 E. 2. m. 2.  to Roger de Mortimer; then Justice of Wales, to march thither for their Relief, and to protect them from the injurious oppressions: which he accordingly did, and settled 
l Monast. Angl. ut supra.  them again therein, for which signal service, by way of remuneration, he had a Grant 
m Monast. Angl. ut supra.  from them, of the Inheritance of certain Lands in Powys; as also of the Forest of Ucheldre, situate betwixt the Rivers of Ryw, and El●gy, adjoining to his Lordship of Kedewyr.  
Being thus therefore put again into quiet possession, he did his Homage 
n Claus 5 E 2 in dorso m 28.  to the King, for his whole Barony. But the next year following, the same Gryffin ap Owen, seized 
o Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 18.  upon the Territory of Metheyn- Iscoyt, belonging to them the said john and Hawyse, whereupon complaint being made; command 
p Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 18.  was given to the Sheriff of Shropshire, to bring the said Griffin before the King, upon the Morrow, after the Purification of our Lady, then to make answer thereto. After which, in 7 E. 2. for the better strengthening of their Title, this john and Hawise procured the King's Charter 
q Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 12.  for confirmation of all their Lands and Castles in Nort●-Wales, South-Wales, and Powys; with Licence for a Market on the Monday every week at Pole: as also for two Fairs every year; the one, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Edward the King. Likewise, for a Market at Haghenthleyth in the Commot of Keynelbok, upon the Tuesday every week: and two Fairs yearly, one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of the Apostles Peter and Paul; and the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of St. Edmund the Archbishop. And having so done, marched 
r Rot. Scoc. ●. E. 2. m. 5.  into Scotland.  
At that time also, being the King's Chamberlain, 
s Rot Fin. 7. E 2. m 8.  he was constituted Governor of Buelt-Castle in Wales: And, the next ensuing year, 
t Rot Fin. 7. E 2. m 8.  had an assignation 
u Rot. Fin. 8. E. 2. m. 24.  of three hundred thirty six pounds, twelve shillings and four pence, to be paid by the Chamberlain of Kaermerdyn, for Wages to himself and his Reti●●e, and loss of some Horses, the preceding year, in the Scotish Wars. In 10 E. 2. he was again 
x Rot. Scoc. 10. E. 2. m. 8.  in those Wars of Scotland. And having been hindered 
y Claus 10 E. 2. m. 1●.  from the Feast of St. Hillary, in 9 E. 2. until Easter following, in keeping those Courts in the Territory of Buelt, which he held of the King by a certain Rent: as also necessitated to maintain 
z Claus 10 E. 2. m. 1●.  seven Men at Arms, and twenty six foot Soldiers, for all that time, (viz. twelve weeks, and four days) in that Castle of Buelt, for the defence of the parts adjacent, over and above the number usually there, in times of Peace; and unto whom he paid Wages; viz to the Men at Arms, twenty one pound seventeen shillings and six pence, (which amounted to five shillings a week, to each of them) and to the Foot Soldiers, eighteen pounds seventeen shillings and eight pence, viz. fourteen pence a piece to each, and eight pence for the four days; he obtained an assignation 
a Claus 10 E. 2. m. 1●.  of those Sums out of the Exchequer.  
In this year also he procured Licence, 
b Pat to E. 2. p. 1. m. 6.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Cherlton, in Com. Salop. And in 11 E. 2. upon that Expedition made into Scotland, was charged 
c Claus. 11 E. 2 m. 23.  with the providing of two hundred foot Soldiers, out of the Territory of Buelt; and three hundred more out of Powys. And in 12 E. 2. served again 
d Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 13.  in those Wars. So likewise in 
e Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m 3.  13 E. 2. But shortly after this; he took part 
f Pat. 17. ● 2 p. 1. m. 18. Lell. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 380.  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and the rest of the Barons, that put themselves in Arms, 
f Pat. 17. ● 2 p. 1. m. 18. Lell. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 380.  under colour of reforming what was amiss, in the Government; who were defeated at Burrowbrigg, in Com. Ebor. Whereupon divers of them suffered death for the same, though he yielding himself, obtained pardon, 
h Ibid.  and obtained the King's Letters 
i Ibid.  to all his Tenants, which held of his Castle at Pole: as also to those in Powys, to signify the same unto them; to the end they might not withhold their Services: And in 19 E. 2. had Licence 
k Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  to fortify his House at Shrewsbury, with a Wall of Stone, embattelled.  
In 8 E. 3. he was sent 
l Claus. 8. E 3. m. 3.  upon the King's Service into Brabant, with an allowance 
m Claus. 8. E 3. m. 3.  of ten shillings per diem, for himself and his Retinue, in his Travail to the Sea-Coast; and thirteen shillings and four pence, per diem, beyond the Sea till his return, having twenty pounds in hand towards the same.  
In 11 E. 3. (called john de Cherlton senior) being 
n Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m 7.  highly esteemed for his Fidelity, Prudence and Valour; he was constituted 
o Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m 7.  Justice of Ireland: and landed 
p Chron. Joh. Clinne.  there, upon Tuesday the Festival of St. Calixt the Pope, with his Brother Thomas, Bishop of Hereford, Chancellor, and about two hundred Archers. And in 16 E. 3. upon that Expedition then made into France, was charged 
q Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  with providing thirty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers. In 17 E. 3. he entered into an agreement, by Indenture 
r Ex autogr. nyper in castro de Stafford.  with Ralph Lord Stafford; that john his Son and Heir, should Marry joan, the Daughter of the said Ralph, (and of Margaret his Wife, Daughter to the Earl of Gloucester) and thereupon should settle the Territory of Deudor, in Powys, upon them and the Issue of their two Bodies, lawfully begotten, her portion, being a thousand Pounds, and a thousand Marks.  
In 26 E. 3. upon apprehension of some danger from the French; he had command 
s Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 7.  to raise an hundred Men, for his Lands of Powys, being then also constituted 
t Ibid. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners for arraying of Soldiers, to the same purpose, in the Counties of Salop and S●a●●ord. And having been summoned 
u Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 7 E. 2. until 27 E. 3. inclusive, died 
x Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 70.  the same year, being then seized 
y Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 70.  of the Manor of Pontesbury, in Com. Salop. of the Castle and Manor of Pole, in the Marches of Wales; of the Manors of Bocton, Talgarth, Marthrawell, Wallewen, the Commot of South- Stratmargell South- Lannerghudell, Kerngnon, Kenileghe, Merghein, Iscoyd, Trefwen, Teyref, Moghenaunt,, and Moiety of the Cantred of Arwiskty; as also of certain Lands at Cherlton, in Com. Salop. leaveing john 
z Claus. 27 E. 3. m 3.  his Son and Heir, of full age, Hawyse his Wife being dead before; who having caused 
o Lel. Itin. Vol 6 f. 16  the House of Gray-Friers in Shrewsbury to be built, lieth there buried 
p Lel. Itin. Vol 6 f. 16  under a flat Marble. Which john, 
john.  doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 7.  of all those Lands, and in 33 E. 3. being Lord Chamberlain 
b Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m 7  to the King, was 
c Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m 7  in the Wars of Gascoigne. Likewise, in 
d Rot Vasc. 43 E 3 m. 7  43 E. 3. and of the Retinue 
e Rot Vasc. 43 E 3 m. 7  with Edward Prince of Wales: but departed 
f Esc. 48 E. 3 n. 19  this life, upon Thursday, next after the Feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, in 48 E. 3. being then seized 
g Esc. 48 E. 3 n. 19  of the Manors of Lydom, and Pontesbury, in Com. Salop. of the Castle of Pole, with the Manors of Botinton, Tha●garthe, Mathrawell, and Walwerne; of the Commots of South- Meghon-Iscoyd, Meghenant,, and of the Cantred of A●wistry, and Hamlets of Trewerne, and Teirtrese, parcel of the Manor of Botinton; leaving john 
john.  his Son and Heir, fourteen years of age; joan his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry, an assignation 
h Claus. 4● E. 3. m. 9  of certain Burgages in Shrewsbury, with the Commots of Oendour, Meghem- Iscoid, Meghenant, and Meghemughco●d, in the Marches of Wales.  
Which last mentioned john, making proof 
i Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m 29.  of his age, in 6 R. 2. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
k Claus. 6 R. 2. p. 1. m 29.  of his Lands: and in 11 R. 2. was made Justice 
l Pat. 11 R. ●. p. 2. m. 28.  of North-Wales. This john took to Wife 
m Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 224. b. n. 30.  Maud, the Daughter of Roger de Mortimer, Earl of March. And having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 6 R. 2. till 3 H 4. inclusive; departed 
o Esc. 3. H. 4 n. 40.  this life the same year; being then seized 
p Esc. 3. H. 4 n. 40.  of the Castle and Manor of Cherlton, and Manor of Pontesbury, in Com. Salop. Likewise of the Castle, Manor, and Burrough of Pole; of the Manor of Botinton, with the Hamlet of Treffwerne; of the Manors of Talgarth, Mathraull, Walwerne, with the Chase of the Commots of South- Stradmarghell, Lluverhudel, Kareignon, Arwhisty, Ughtcote, Iscoit, Dendour, Treiretreff, Meghem, of the Lordships of Llangarick, Place-Dynas, of the Towns of Llan-Niclas, Magenhaut, Llanv●lling, and Manor of Lydom, in the Marches of Wales, leaving Edward 
Edward.  
q Esc. 3. H. 4 n. 40.  his Brother and Heir, thirty years of age; who doing his Homage, had Livery 
r Rot. Fin. 3 H. 4. m. 17.  of his Lands.  
In 9 H. 4. this Edward had great loss 
s Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 1. m. 27.  by that Insurrection of the Welsh, on the behalf of Owen Glendour, in consideration whereof, he obtained the King's pardon, 
t Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 1. m. 27.  for those of his Tenants in Powys, who submitted. And in 5 H. 5. being very active 
u Rot. Parl. 5 H. 5. m 14 Stow's Ann.  for the apprehension of Sir john Oldcastel, then reputed an Heretic, (who was taken 
x Rot. Parl. 5 H. 5. m 14 Stow's Ann.  in his Territory of Powys) had the thanks 
y Rot. Parl. 5 H. 5. m 14 Stow's Ann.  of the Parliament, then held for that great service. And having been summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 3 H. 4. unto 8 H. 5. inclusive, departed 
a Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 53.  this life, upon Friday before Palme-Sunday, 9 H. 5. being then seized 
b Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 53.  of the Castle and Manor of Pole; of the Manors of Botington, Talgarth, Mathrali, and Walwern; of the Commots of South- Stradmarghell, Lanverghudell, Kareygyon, Keveilliock, Meghem, Ughcoit, and Iscoit, Meghenaunt, and Arwisthy; of the Lordships of Langyrie, and Market Towns of Pole, Lanytglas, Maghull, and Llanvylling, in the Marches of Wales; as also 
c Esc. 6. H. 6. n 65.  of the Manors of Lythem and Place-Dinas, in Com. Salop. leaving Issue by Alianore his Wife, Daughter 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Thomas, and one 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of the Sisters and Coheirs to Edmund Holland Earl of Kent (Widow 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Roger Mortimer, Earl of March) two Daughters, viz. joan 
g Esc. ut supra.  twenty one years of age, and joice 
h Esc. ut supra.  eighteen, his next Heirs, Elizabeth his Wife surviving; who afterwards was Married 
i Esc. 19 E. 4. n. 19  to john Sutton, Lord Dudley.  
Which joice thereupon had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 9 H 5. m. 15.  of her purparty of those Lands, whereof her Father died seized, her Homage being respited; 
l Rot. Fin. 9 H 5. m. 15.  and shortly after, became the Wife 
m Rot. Fin. 19 H. 6. m.  of Sir john Tiptoft Knight, her other Sister joan taking to Husband, 
n Rot. Fin. 10 H. 5. m. 2.  Sir john Grey Knight, who thereupon had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 10 H. 5. m. 2.  of her purparty of that Inheritance, whereof the Lordship of Powys▪ being part, his Posterity had, afterwards (Scil. in 22 E. 4.) Summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, by that Title, as in due place I shall more fully show.  
¶ A younger branch of this Family, was Alan de Cherlton; 
Alan.  which Alan, in 11 Edw. 2. had a Charter 
p Cart. 11. E. 2. n. 48.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Appeley, Whatameshale, and Halghton, in Com. Salop. and, in 14 Edw. 2. was made 
q Rot. Fin. 14 E. 2. m. 2.  Governor of Montgomery-Castle. Likewise, in 15 Edw. 2. of 
r Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 16.  Wigmore-Castle: and, in 19 Edw. 2. again 
s Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 12.  of Montgomery-Castle. In 1 Edw. 3. this Alan obtained Licence 
t Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  to make Castles of his Manor-houses at Appeleye, and Wytheford, in Com. Salop. and having Married 
u Claus. 12 E. 2. m. 23.  Elen, the Widow of Nicholas de St. Maur, one of the daughters 
x Claus. 15 E. ●. m. ●.  and heirs to Alan la Zouche, left issue ... from whom the Cherltons of Appeley are descended.   

Holland.  
[8 Edw. 2.]  
THat this Family hath been of great Antiquity in Lancashire, is evident from the Register 
* Penès Rob. Dalton de Turnham in Com. Lanc. Arm.  of Cokersand-Abby, whereunto some of them were Benefactors in King John's time▪ Of which, the first, touching whom I have seen any considerable mention, is Robert de Holland 
Robert.  (Son 
† Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of john, son of Ingelram de Holland, of Holland in that County) who in 31 Edw. 1. was 
a Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 12.  in the Wars of Scotland. But, as for his rise and advancement 
b Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 333.  in the world, it was by being Secretary 
c Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 333.  to Thomas Earl of Lancaster: for, before that time, he was but a poor 
d Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 333.  Knight.  
In 1 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant 
e Cart. 1 E. 2. n. 19  from the King, in Fee, of the Manors of Meleburne, Newton, Osmundeston, Swarkeston, Chelardeston, Normanton, and Wyveleston, in Com. Derb. with divers Liberties and Privileges thereto, viz. Return of Writs, Pleas of Wythernam, Felons Goods, etc. And in 5 E. 2. was constituted Governor 
f Rot. Fin. 5 E. 2. m. 7.  of Beeston-Castle, in Com. Cestr. Shortly after which (Scilicet, in 7 Edw. 2.) having Married 
g Esc. 7 E. 2. n. 36.  Manned, one of the daughters and coheirs to Alan la Zouche, of Ashby, in Com. Leic. (she being at that time Twenty four years of age) he had an Assignation 
h Claus. 8 E. 2. m. 32.  of the Manors of Halsho, and Brackele, in Com. North. of the Moiety of the Manor of Gatelden, in Com. Hertf. of the Court-leets in Shybton and Sibford, in Com. Oxon. As also, of the Advousons' 
i Ib. m. 16.  of the Churches of Laghton, and Merkfeld, in Com. Leic. Croxton, in Com. Linc. Yelvertoft, in Com. North. with the patronage of the Abbey of Lilshull, in Com. Salop. Geroudan, in Com. Leic. the Priory of Ware, in Com. Hertf. and Hospital of Lepers in Brackley, in Com. North. And, the same year, had summons 
k Rot. Scoc. 8. E. 2 in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Cine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
In 9 Edw. 2. he had a Charter 
l Cart. 9 E. 2. ●. 44.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands of Dalburye, and Dalbury-lies, in Com. Derb. and in 10 Edw. ●. was again 
m Rot Scoc. 10 ●. 2. m. 7.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise in 
n Rot. Scoc. 12 ● 2 m. 13.  12 Edw. 2. In which year he obtained Licence 
o 1 at. 2. ●. 2. p. 1. m. 32  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Bagworth, in Com. Leic. And had summons 
p Claus. de iis. dem ann in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 8 Edw. 2. until 14 Edw. 2. inclusive. But, in 15 Edw. 2. upon 
q H. Knighton 2540. n. 30 & 40.  that Insurrection made by Thomas Earl of Lancaster; having promised 
r H. Knighton 2540. n. 30 & 40.  to bring all the power he could raise, to his assistance; ●nd failing 
s H. Knighton 2540. n. 30 & 40.  him, that Earl (being then at his Castle of tutbury, in Com. Staff.) fled Northwards; and was taken at Burrough-brigg, in Com. Ebor as I have elsewhere more fully showed▪ Of which tidings, when 
t Ibid. n. 50.  this Robert had advertisement, he rendered 
u Ibid. n. 50.  himself to the King, at Derby, and was sent Prisoner to Dovor-Castle. Whereupon, he incurred such hatred 
x Ibid. n. 50.  from the People, for dealing thus unfaithfully with his Lord (who, out of his great affection, had raised him from nothing) as that, in An. 1328. (2 Edw. 3.) being taken 
y Ib. 2553. n 60 Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 333.  in a Wood, near Hen●ey Park (towards Windsor;) he was beheaded 
z Ib. 2553. n 60 Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 333.  on the Nones of October: and his head sent 
a Ib. 2554.  to Henry Earl of Lancaster, then at Waltham- Cross, in Com. Essex by one Sir Thomas wither a Knight, and some other private friends.  
This Robert was a great Benefactor 
b Lel. Iti●. Inter, coll. R. Gl. ●.  to the Gray-Friers at Preston, in Com. Lanc. and founded 
* Lel. Iti●. Inter, coll. R. Gl. ●.  the Priory of Black Monks, at Holland, in the same County.  
He had issue by the said Maud his Wife, three sons; viz. Robert, 
c Esc. ● E. 3. n 54.  sixteen years of age at his Father's death; Thomas, who became a great Man, of whom I shall speak at large 〈◊〉; Alan, who had 
d Esc. ● E. 3. n 54.  the Manors of Dalbury, and Weeksworth, in ●om. Derb. and Otho. Which Oth● being a person not a little famous for his valour, was elected 
a Instit etc. of the Garten, per E. Ashm.  into the Society of the most noble Order of the Garter, by King Edward the Third, at the time of its Foundation (24 Edw. 3.) But soon after, having the Earl of Ewe (a prisoner of War) committed 
b Plac. ●oram. Rege. T. Trin. 24 E. ●. Rot. 32.  to his trust; and taking him to Calais; where he permitted 
c Plac. ●oram. Rege. T. Trin. 24 E. ●. Rot. 32.  him to go at liberty, Armed, he was questioned 
d Plac. eoram. Rege. T. Trin. 24 E. ●. Rot. 32.  for the same, in the presence of the Lord Chancellor, with divers other Nobles, and Justices of the King's Bench. Where, acknowledging 
e Plac. ●oram. Rege. T. Trin. 24 E. ●. Rot. 32.  the Fact, and submittinghimself, he was committed 
f Plac. ●oram. Rege. T. Trin. 24 E. ●. Rot. 32.  to the marshalsea.  
But, after this; viz. in 29 Edw. 3. he accompanied 
g Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  his Brother Thomas into Britanny: and, having been taken Prisoner, ᵉ near Graunsours, in France, died 
f Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 37.  in those parts, about the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Nativity, 33 Edw. 3. being then seized 
g Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 37.  in Fee, of the Manors of Yoxhale, in Com. Staff. Kerseye, in Com. Suff. Taleworth, in Com. Surr. As also of the Manors of Chesterfeld, and Ashfourd, in Com. Derb. for life: leaving 
h Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 37.  Sir Robert de Holland 
Robert.  Knight (his elder brother) his next heir, Forty years of age.  
Which Sir Robert, in 9 E. 3. doing his Homage, had Livery 
i Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 29.  of all those Lands, whereof his Father died seized in 2 Edw. 3. And, in 16 Edw. 3. was 
k Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 1●.  in that Expedition then made into France. So likewise in 
l Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 1●.  19 & 20 
m Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. P. 1. m 7.  E. 3. And, in 22 E. 3. being 
n Rot. Franc. 2●●. ●. m. ●.  then of the Retinue with Thomas de Beuchamp Earl of Warwick: So likewise, in 29 Edw. 3. being 
o Rot. Franc. 29 E. ●. m. ●  of the retinue with Thomas de Holland (his Brother.) This Robert, having been summoned 
p Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 16 Edw. 3. until 46 of that King's Reign; died 
q Esc. 47 E. 3. n. 19  16 Martii 47 Edw. 3. being then seized 
r Esc. 47 E. 3. n. 19  of the Manors of Bra●●e, Hals, Kings-Sutton, Thorpe- Watervile, Achirche, Aldwincle, and Chelvaston, in Com. North. Yokeshale, in Com. Staff. 〈◊〉 in Com. Derb. Bageworth, and the third part of the Manor of Shepeshed, in Com. Leic. Holland, Hale, Dr●l, Samlesoucy, Dalton; of the Moiety of the Manors of Haidok, Goldeburne, and Bright, the sixth part of the Manor of Harewode, and fourth part of the Manor of Over- Derwend in Com. Lanc., leaving issue 
s Esc. 47 E. 3. n. 19  one sole daughter and heir, called Maud, Married 
t Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 22.  to Sir john Lovel Knight, seventeen years of age. Which Sir john Lovel, thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 47 E. 3. m. 22.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
I now come to Thomas Holland, 
Thomas.  younger brother to this last mentioned Robert.  
In 14 Edw. 3. this Thomas was 
x Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 1.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. So likewise 
y Rot. Alem. 15 ●. 3. m. 6.  in 15 Edw. 3. And, in 16 Edw. 3. was sent, 
z 〈◊〉 lib. 1. cap. 90.  with Sir I. d'Arvel to ●ayon, with Two hundred Men at Arms, and Four hundred Archers, to defend the Frontiers. In 17 Edw. 3. he was again 
a Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 13.  in the Wars of France: and, in 19 Edw. 3. obtained a Grant 
b Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  from the King of Forty pounds per annum, payable out of the Farm of the Priory of Hailing, during the Wars with France; until provision of Lands of that value, should be made for him. In 20 Edw. 3. being 
c H. Knighton, 2586. n. 10.  at the Siege, and taking of Caen in Normandy (where the Earl of Ewe, than Constable of France ●elivered 
d H. Knighton, 2586. n. 10.  up himself, and those under his command, as Prisoners) he had soon after a Chief Command 
e Frois. lib. 1 & 2. f. 63. b.  in the Van of Prince Edward's Army, in that famous Battle of Cress●, which happened before the end of that year. And, in 21 Edw. 3. in 
f Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  consideration of Four thousand Florins, sold 
g Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  his said Prisoner (the Earl of Ewe) unto King Edward.  
In that year, being again 
h Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in France; he was 
i Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  at the Siege of Calais. And, having an high esteem, for his signal valour, and Military skill, in 24 E. 3. was elected 
k Instit. etc. of the Garter per E Ashmole.  into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter, at that time Founded by the renowned Edward the Third, than King of England.  
It is said 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B. Tit. Huntendon.  by some, that this Thomas, being Steward of the Household, to William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury, Married his Mistress; viz. joan, Wife to that Earl, daughter of Edmund, and sister and heir to john Earl of Kent. But herein there is a mistake: for, by his Petition 
b Islip. f. 178.  to Pope Clement the Sixth; representing, that the said Earl of Salisbury had a purpose to have Wedded her, had not a precontract with her, by him, been formerly made, and carnal knowledge ensued: Also, that nevertheless, the same Earl, taking advantage of his absence in foreign parts, made a second Contract with her; and unjustly withheld her: His Holiness, upon full hearing of the Cause, gave Sentence 
c Islip. f. 178.  for him: whereupon he accordingly enjoyed her: the Earl of Salisbury acquiescing therein, as it seems, by his after Marriage with another Woman.  
In 26 Edw. 3. this Thomas obtained a Grant 
l Pat. 26 E. ●. 2. m. 13.  of One hundred Marks per annum, out of the farm of the City of Exete●, for the better support of her the said joan his Wife, during her life: By whom, having issue 
n Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 18.  in 27 Edw. 3. and doing his Homage, he had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 27 E. 3. m. 18.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; excepting the Dowry of Elizabeth Widow to that Earl. Shortly after which he obtained Licence 
p Cart. 27 E. 3. n. 9  for a Market upon the Wednesday every week, at his Manor of Buttercrambe, in Com. Ebor. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day and Morrow of St. ●otalph. And, in 28 Edw. 3. being made 
q Rot. Franc. 28 E. 3. m. 8.  Lieutenant, and Captain-General in the Dukedom of Britanny, and parts of 〈◊〉 adjacent; as also in all other places appertaining to john Duke of Britanny, then in Minority; had, for his support in that service, an assignation 
r Rot. Franc. 28 E. 3. m. 8.  of the whole Revenues of that Dukedom: where also he continued 
s Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 7.  the next ensuing year.  
In 30 Edw. 3. he was constituted Governor 
t Rot. Fin. 30 E. 3. m. 15.  of the Isles of ●arnesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney, and in 31 Edw. 3. of 
u Rot. Franc. 31 E. 3. m. 5.  the Fort of Cruyk, in 〈◊〉. In 32 Edw. 3. he continued 
x Rot. Franc. 32 E. 3. m. 7.  there: and, in 33 Edw. 3. was made Governor 
y Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. m. 19  of the Castle and Fort of St. Saviour le Viscont. Likewise 
z Ib. p. 2. m. 6.  of all the Castles which did belong to Sir Geffrey de Harecourt, in those parts. And had Summons 
a Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 27 E. 3. until 31 Edw. 3. inclusive. But, in 34 Edw. 3. he assumed 
b Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 5.  the Title of Earl of Rent, in right of his Wife, as it seems: for it doth not appear that he had ever any Creation to that dignity. And, the same year, being constituted 
c Rot. Franc. 34 E. 3. m. 5.  the King's Lieutenant, and Captain-General in France, and Normandy; was, by Indenture, retained 
d Ib. m. 4.  to serve him in that capacity, for one quarter of the year, with Sixty Men at Arms; whereof one to be a Banneret, Ten Knights, and One hundred and twenty Archers, on horseback; all at the King's Charges. Before the end of which year he died, 
e Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 104. Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 34.  upon the 28th of December; being then seized 
f Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 104. Claus. 35 E. 3. m. 34.  of the Manor of Donyngton, in Com. Leic. in right of the before-specified joan his Wife, then surviving. As also of the Manors of Cotingham, Withe●on, Buttercrambe, Kirkby- Moresheved, with certain Lands in Farndale, Gillingmore, Brauncedale, and Fademore; Of the Manors of Aton, Hemelyngton, and Cropton, with certain Lands in Middelton, and Haretoft, all in Com. Ebor. Of the Manors of Gretham, Thorle, Brocelby, Beseby, with the Soak, and other its Appurtenances in Beseby, Hawardeby, Walde-Newton, Gunnerby, Alwaldeby, Askeby, Fenby, Briggesle, and Northcotes, in Com. Linc. Of the Farm of the Royalty of the Manor of Derteford, and of the Manor of Wykham, with the Hundreds of Watheleston, and Lutlefeld, in Com. Cantii: He likewise died seized of the Manor of Calworth, in Com. Surr. Lammersh, with the Hundred of Berestaple, in Com. Essex; Bishey, in Com. Hertf. Kereseye,; and Leyham, in Com. Suff. Corpell, Upton, and Eston, in Com. North. Ryale, in Com. Rotel. Chesterfeld, in Com. Derb. and of One hundred pounds yearly Rent, issuing out of the Farm of Wyche, in Com. Wigorn. Also of the Manor of Little- Broghton in Com. Buck., and Yokeshale, in Com. Staff. leaving 
g Ib.  Thomas his son and heir, ten years of age.  
He had likewise two other sons; viz. Edmund and john; of whom I shall say more by and by, and a daughter called Maud, Married 
h Claus. 48. E 3. m. 7.  to Hugh, the son to Hugh de Courtney, Earl of Devon: But joan his Widow (who had been separated 
i T. Wals. p. 171. n. 30.  from the Earl of Salisbury, by reason of familiarity with this Thomas, before she Married him) stayed not long without another husband, after his death: for it appears, that the very next ensuing year, she became 
k T. Wals. p. 171. n. 30.  the Wife of Edward Prince of Wales, commonly called the Black Prince.  
I come now to Thomas 
Thomas.  Earl of Kent, his son and heir.  
In 38 Edw. 3. this Thomas Married 
l Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31.  Alice, the daughter of Richard Earl of Arundel: and, being the same year in 
m Rot. Vasc. 38 E. 3. m. 2.  the Wars of France, was of the Retinue 
n Rot. Vasc. 38 E. 3. m. 2.  with Edward Prince of Wales.  
In 40 Edw. 3. having been Knighted 
o Frois. 136. a.  by that Prince (who had Married his Mother) he stood stoutly to him, the same year, in that Battle, 
p Ib. 139. b.  then fought with Henry King of Castille: and, in 48 Edw. 3. was again 
q Rot. Franc. 48. E. 3. m. 3.  in the Wars of France. In 49 Edw. 3. he accompanied 
r Frois. 194. a.  the Earl of Cambridge into Britanny, with Three thousand Archers, and Two thousand Men at Arms. And upon conclusion 
s Ibid.  of a Peace, by the Treaty at Bruges, returned 
t Ibid.  into England.  
In 1 Rich▪ 2. by reason 
u Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 5. m. 16.  of his near Alliance in blood to that King (viz. Brother by the Mother) for the better support of his State, he obtained a Grant 
x Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 5. m. 16.  of Two hundred pounds per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer, at the Feasts of St. Michael the Archangel, and the Annunciation of our Lady, by even portions: being then also constituted 
y Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 28.  General-warden of all the Forests South of Trent. In 2 Rich. 2. he was 
z Rot. Scoc. 3. R. 2. m. 4.  one of the Commissioners, appointed to make recompense, for what injuries had been done by the English and Scotch, to each other, contrary to the Articles of Truce betwixt both Realms▪ And▪ in 3. R. 2. went 
a Rot. Franc. 3. R. 2. m. 9  to Ga●nsey, there to reside for the fortifying of that Castle.  
Moreover, in farther augmentation 
b Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  of his Revenue, and the better support of his estate, he obtained a Grant 
c Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  of divers Rents; for the increase of that sum of Two hundred pounds, so granted to him, as abovesaid, to a Thousand pounds per annum; viz. of the Farm of the profits and office of Warden of New-Forest, in Com. South. As also of One hundred Marks per annum, to be received out of the City of Winchester; Fourscore pounds per annum, payable out of the Issues of the Town and Castle of the Devises, and Manor of Ronde; One hundred pounds per annum out of the issues of the Castle, Town, & Bertone of Marlebergh; One hundred pounds per annum out of the issues of the Castle and Manor of Odyham; one hundred Marks per annum out of the issues of the Manor and Hundred of Lydyngland; Fifty Marks per annum out of the issues of the Manor of Faxflete; Twelve Marks per annum out of the issues of the Manor of Wendoure. Forty three pounds six shillings eight pence per annum out of the Manor of Hasildere: One hundred pounds per annum out of the profits of the Castle of Rokyngham, and Stewardship of that Forest: and Thirty pounds per annum payable to the King, from the Prior and Covent of Bernewell, out of the Town of Chesterton. And, the same year, was constituted 
d Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m 17.  Marshal of ●ngland.  
In 4 R. 2. he was 
e Rot. Franc. 4. R. 2. m. 2.  one of the Ambassadors, sent into Flanders, to treat of a Marriage, for King Richard, with Anne, sister to the Emperor of Almain. And, in 9 R. 2. upon the death 
f Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 54.  of joan Princess of Wales (his Mother) which happened 
g Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 54.  on Monday, next after the Feast of St. Laurence (viz. 7 Aug.) the same year, doing his Homage, he obtained a special Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 9 R 2. m. 16.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; though all the Inquisitions, taken after her death, were not then returned into the Chancery; the Lands and Lordships whereof 〈◊〉 died seized, being these, 
i Esc. ut supra.  viz. the Manors of Ware, and Bushey, in Com. Hertf. the Manor of Cotingham, with its Members; viz. Hesill, and Weton; Bentleye, Hundeslaye, Wolfreton, Newton, Ettone. Rippelingham, and Brantingham, in Com. Ebor. the Castle and Town of castle- Donyngton in Com. Leic., the Manors of Rillaton, Tewyngton, Helleston, in Kerier; Moreske, Tywarnail, Penmayn, tintagel; the Town of Lestwithiel; the Burrow of Rossyny; the Manors of Pentyn, and Tybeste, the Feeferme of Laneston; the Burrow of Helleston, in Kerier; the third part of the Manors of ●remeton, Calstoke, and Ayshburgh, all in Com. Cornub. the Hundred of Watheleston, in Com. Cantii; the Manor of Stenyngton, in Com. Berks. the Manors of Watlington, Bensington, Netelbedde, and UUhitecherche, in Com. Oxon. the Manor of Allerton under Shirewode, in Com. Nott. All which, with those in Com. Cornub. she held in Dower: She also died seized of the Manor of Chesterfeild, with the Hospital of St. Leonard in that Town; and of the Manor of Ascheford, in Com. Derb.  
She likewise 
k I●id.  died seized in her Demesn, as of Fee, of the Manors of Kere●eye, and Leyham, in Com. Suff. Ealdecote, in Com. Hunt. and third part of the Manor of Fordyngton, in Com. Dorset. Also, of the Manor of Hertone, in Com. Westmorl. and Lordship of Kirklaundres, in Com. Northumb. Of the Manors of Torpell, Upton, and Esto●, in Com. North. ●yale, and UUyssendene, in Com. Rut. Of the Manor and Honour of Gretham, with its Members; the Manors of Thor●aye, Brocesby, Beseby, Kesby; of the Castles of Cast, and Brunne, with their Members; and of the Manor of Est- Deping, with the Advousons' of the Priories of Camringham, Myntings, Deping, UUilbesforth, and of the Abbeys of Ba●●ings, and Brunne, in Com. Linc. this Thomas de Holland, Earl of Kent, being found 
l Ibid.  her son and heir, and at that time thirty years of age, and upwards. But, before the end of that year, being discharged 
m Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 38.  of his Office of Marshal of England, it was conferred 
n Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 38.  on Thomas Earl of Nottingham.  
In 20 R. 2. he was constituted Governor 
o Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 4.  of the Castle of Caresbroke, for life: And, having, upon Easter-day, the same year, declared his Testament, 
p Arundel. vol. 1. 157. ●.  by the Title of Earl of Kent, and Lord UUake; whereby he appointed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of Brune: he bequeathed to Alice his Wife, and Thomas his son, all his Goods and cattle: and departed 
q Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 30.  this life, the Twenty fifth of April next ensuing; being then seized 
r Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 30.  of the Manors of Stenyngton, in Com. Bedf. Keresey, and Leyham, in Com. Suff. UUykham- Brews, in Com. Cantii, Allerton under Shirewode, in Com. Nott. Asheford, in Com. Derb. UUokk●ng, Talworthe, and Perfright, in the Parish of UUokking, in Com. Surr. Stebenhithe, in Com. Midd. Kenton, Sheftbere, and Lyston, with the Hundred, in Com. Devon. Of the Town and Castle of Castle- Donyngton in Com. Leic., of the Lordship of Kirklaundres, in Com. Northumbr. Of the Manors of Cotingham, with its Members; viz. Hesill, and UUelton, and Manors of Kirkeby- Moresheved, Buttercram, Cropton, and Colyngham, in Com. Ebor. of the Manor of Ryale, in Com. Rotel. Torpel juxta Castre, and Eston juxta Colyweston. in Com. North. Laumershe, Colne- Wake, Northwelde, and the Hundred of Berdstaple, in Com. Essex. Of the Manors of Wax, and Busheye, in Com. Hertf. Of the Honour of Gretham, the Manors of Chorleye, and Brocelby, the Castle of Castre, with its Members, viz. Castre, Grysseby, North- Kelsey, South- Kelsey, Henton, and Fulnethy, as also of the Manors of Beseby, Kelby, Deping, Hagham, and Cameryngham, in Com. Linc. and of the Castle of Corff, in Com. Dorset. leaving Thomas 
Thomas.  
s Ib.  his son and heir Twenty three years of age  
He had also another son, called 
† Esc. 12 H. 6. n. 43.  Edmund, and five Daughters, viz. 
* Esc. 12 H. 6. n. 43.  Alianore, joan, Margaret; another Alianore, and, Elizabeth; of all which I shall say more anon. But I return to Thomas his son and heir.  
This Thomas▪ shortly, after, doing his Homage, had 〈◊〉 
r Rot. Fin. 21. R. 2 m. 〈◊〉.  of his Lands: and, upon the attainder of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of UUarwick, in 21 R. 2. had a Grant, 
u Pat. 21 R. 2. P. 1 m. ●.  in special tail, of the Castle, Manor, and Lordship of UUarwick, with the Park of Wedgnack, and Manors of C●averdon, Hasele, Hatton, Sutton in Colfeild, and Athern, in Com. Warr. Pachyngham, Salemar●, Wadbergh, Scelton, Be●ley, Haselore, and a certain Rent in Wyche, in Com. Wigorne.  
And, upon the Twenty ninth of Sept. 21 R. 2. had 
x Cart. 21. usq. 23 R. 2 n. 23  the Title and Dignity, of Duke of Surrey conferred upon him▪ the King then ●itting 
y Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n. 35  in Parliament, Crowned. It is observed, 
z Seld. tit of Honour, p. 755.  that in the Ceremony of his Creation and others at that time, the virga aurea was first used in the Investiture.  
In 21 R. 2. he was again constituted 
a Pat. 21 R. 2. P. 3. m. 20.  Marshal of England, 30 jan. and obtained a Grant 
b Ibid. m. 36.  from the King, of those pieces of Arras-hanging (at UUarwick-Castle) which did concern the Story of Guy of UUarwick, by the forfeiture of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of UUarwick then in the Crown.  
About this time it was, that he Founded 
c Monast. Ang. vol. 1. p. 968. a. n. ●0.  the Priory of Carthusians, at Montgrace, within his Lordship of Bradelby, near Cleveland, in Com. Ebor. ordaining, that the Prior and Monks of that House, should always, in their Orisons, recommend to God, the good estate of King Richard the Second, Queen Isabella, himself and his Wife joan, and their heirs: Also the good Estates of john Holland Duke of Exeter, and john de Ingelby, and Ellen, his Wife, during their lives in this World; as also their Souls, after their departure hence; and the Soul of Queen Anne, first Wife to King Richard the Second. Likewise the Souls of Edmund of UUodiroke, sometime Earl of Kent, Margaret his Wife, joan Princess of UUales (his Grandmother) Thomas de Holland, late Earl of Kent, his Grandfather; Thomas his Father, and Alice his Mother: and lastly, the Souls of Thomas de Ingelby, and Catherine his Wife; William, and Margaret de Aldeburgh, etc.  
In 22 R. 2. he was made 
d Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 19  Lieutenant of Ireland for three years, 26 july. And obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 3. m. 8.  of the Barony of Norraghe, in that Realm; which, by the forfeiture of Arthur Macmurghe, came to the Crown; to hold during the life of the said Arthur: being, about that time also, made Governor 
f Rot Fin. 2● R. 2. m. 11.  of the Castles of Leverpole, and Cletherow. And, in 23 R. 2 being 
g Th. Wals. ●95. n. 40.  in Ireland, with King Richard, when that dreadful News came to him, of Henry Duke of Lancaster's arrival in England; he returned 
h Th. Wals. 395. n. 40.  back with him; whose Resignation and Deposal soon after ensued. And thereupon a Parliament, 
i Rot. Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 10. Th. Walls. p. 400. n. 10  viz. on the Feast-day of St. Faith the Virgin, 1 H. 4. wherein this Duke was doomed 
k Rot. Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 10. Th. Walls. p. 400. n. 10  to lose that his great Title, in regard he had been one of the prosecutors of Thomas of Wodstok●, Duke of Gloucester.  
But to this grand alteration, neither he, nor some others, who had born the greatest sway, during King Richard's Reign, could be content to submit: And, therefore, plotted 
l T. Wal●. 40●. n. 30 & 40.  to come into Windsore-Castle, where King Henry then kept his Christmas, under the disguise of Mummers; so to Murder him (with his sons) and to restore King Richard. But King Henry, having notice thereof, got 
m T. Wal●. 40●. n. 30 & 40.  privily to London; so that this Duke, and the rest (who thought to have accomplished their work, as they had designed) coming 
n Ib.  thither, on the Sunday evening, next after New-years-day, in the twilight, with about four hundred Men in Arms, found that they were disappointed of their purpose. Whereupon they went 
o Ib.  away much displeased. But dissembling 
p Ib.  his discontent, he road to Sunning (near ●eading) where King Richard's Queen then was; and, in the presence of divers of her servants, signing 
r Ib.  himself, with his right hand, on the forehead; said 
s Ib.  Bless me! What is the reason that Henry of Lancaster, who ●ath so much boasted of his valour, doth thus shun me? Adding 
t Ib. 40●.  My Lords and Friends, be it known to you all, that Henry of Lancaster who pursued me, is now fled to the Tower of London with his sons and friends; and, that it is my purpose to go to King Richard, my rightful King, who, being escaped out of prison, lieth at Pontfract, with an Hundred thousand Men.  
And, that the more credit might be given to what he said, he pulled 
u Ib.  King Henry's Badges from some of his servants necks, with disdain; saying 
x Ib.  That hereafter none such should be used; and tore 
y Ib.  off the Cresents from the Arms of such Gentlemen as wore them: And so, having cheered 
z Ibid, n. ●0.  up the Queen (though all in vain) road 
a Ibid, n. ●0.  to Walingford, and so to Abenton, exhorting 
b Ibid, n. ●0.  the people to put themselves in Arms for King Richards. And, at length, came 
c Ibid, n. ●0.  to Cirencester, in the dark of the night, with the like report. But, the Townsmen, suspecting all this to be but counterfeit, blocked 
d Ibid, n. ●0.  up the Avenues the place whereunto they came: and, about midnight, when they attempted to get privily away, with Bows and Arrows, hindered 
e Ibid.  their passage.  
Discerning therefore the danger; he and the rest Armed themselves, supposing 
f Ibid.  they might easily conquer those Rustics: which, after three hours' fight, 
g Ibid.  seeing they could not do, they submitted; 
h Ibid.  entreating 
i Ibid.  that their lives might be spared, till they could speak with the King. But, so it fell out; that, 
k Ib. ●0.  during this bustle, a Priest of their Company, presuming, that if he could set some Houses on fire, the Inhabitants would be so busied in quenching them, that they might then have an opportunity to escape: thereupon, presently did so, though to no purpose. For the people, by reason thereof, grew the more enraged; and, letting the houses burn, took this Earl, with the Earl of Salisbury, out of the Abbey, and beheaded them. This happened 
m Esc. 5 H 4. n. 38.  on Wednesday, after the Feast of the Epiphany.  
Which done, they sent 
n Claus. 1. H 4. p. 1. m. 9  his Head to London; where it was fet 
o Claus. 1. H 4. p. 1. m. 9  upon the Bridge. But so much favour did joan his Wife (daughter to Huge Earl of Stafford) shortly after, obtain; that, upon the second of March, next ensuing, she procured the King's precept, 
p Claus. 1. H 4. p. 1. m. 9  to the Sheriffs of London, to take it down, and to deliver it to her; to the end she might bury it, wheresoever she should think fit. And afterwards obtained farther leave, 
q Vinc. Corr. p. 285.  that his Body, interred at Cirencester, might be taken up, and carried to the Priory of Moutgrace, beforementioned, (so founded by him, as before is expressed) whereupon, in the Parliament held the next ensuing year, being attainted, 
r Rot. Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 30.  his Lands were seized. 
s Rot. Fin. 1. H 4 m. 18.   
But joan his Widow, obtained some favour, having in 3 H. 4. for her better support, a Grant 
t Pat. 3. H. 4. p. 1. m. 19  for life, of the Manor of Ashford, in Com. Derb. then valued at forty pounds per annum, and of the Manor of Allerton in Shirewod, of the value of twenty pounds per annum, of the Fee-Farm of the City of Chichester, in Com. Suss. amounting to thirty six pounds per annum; of the Manor of Sutton, in Com. Surr. valued at twenty pounds per annum, which Grant she surrendered, and in lieu thereof, had an assignation of an hundred fifty eight pounds eight shillings, out of the Exchequer, during her life. As also of two hundred Marks, to maintain three Priests, to celebrate Divine Service, for the Soul of her said Husband, and forty pounds to reward her Servants. Likewise of two hundred Marks more for herself, until she should have Livery of her own Lands. After which, she lived many years, and departing 
u Esc. 21 H. 6 n. 36.  this life, 1 Oct. 21 H. 6. le●t 
x Esc. 21 H. 6 n. 36.  Hamphrey, Earl Stafford, her Cousin and next Heir, (〈◊〉 Son of Edmund her Brother) thirty six years of age.  
To this last mentioned Thomas, for he died 
y Ca●al. of Nob. by R B.  without Issue, succeeded 
z Ca●al. of Nob. by R B.  in the Title of Earl of Kent, Edmund 
Edmund.  his Brother▪ which Edmund, for his better maintenance, being 
a Pat. 2 H. 4 p. 1. m. 8.  then in minority, obtained a Grant 
b Pat. 2 H. 4 p. 1. m. 8.  of two hundred Marks per annum, payable out of the Manor of Cotingham, in Com. Ebor. till he should accomplish his full age. Which, being to slender an allowance, about two years after; representing 
c Pat. 4. H. 4 p. 3 m. 28.  to the King, that he had no more than an hundred Marks per annum, paid out of the Exchequer, by virtue of an assignation from King Richard the Second; as also the said sum of two hundred Marks per annum so granted, as abovesaid, to be paid out of the Manor of Co●ingham: and likewise certain Lands of forty pounds per annum value, which came to the Crown, by the death of the Lady joan Hese●yk Widow; he obtained another Grant 
d Pat. 4. H. 4 p. 3. m. 28.  of an hundred pounds per annum more, to be paid out of the Revenues of the said Manor of Co●ingham.  
Moreover, before the end of that year, as Heir 
r Pat. 4. H. 4 p. 2. m. 9  in tail to all those Castles, Manors, and Lands, whereof the before-specified Thomas (his Brother) died seized; excepting 
s Pat. 4. H. 4 p. 2. m. 9  only the Castle and Manor of Donyngton, in Co●. Laic. the Wapentak of Ris●e, in Com. Derk the Wapentak of Allerton, in Com. Nott. the Manor of Gretham, with certain Lands in Staynwell; the Manors of Horbling, Segebrok, and Thorley, with the Free-Court of Hay, and Knights Fees, in Com. Linc. he obtained a special Livery, 
t Pat. 4. H. 4 p. 2. m. 9  by virtue of an old Entail, formerly made of them to his Ancestors.  
In 8 H. 4. this Edmund took 
e Lell. Coll. vol. 1. P. 698.  to Wife the Lady Lucy, Daughter to the Duke of Milan, in the Priory of St. Mary Overy (in Suthwarke) and kept his Wedding 
f Lell. Coll. vol. 1. P. 698.  Feast, in the Bishop of Winchester's House. In 9 H. 4. he was constituted 
g Rot. Franc. 9 H. 4. m. 3.  one of the Commissioners to Treat of Peace, betwixt the King and the Duke of Britamy; and was also made 
h Lel Coll. vol. 1. 699.  Lord Admiral of England. But soon after this, besieging 
i Lel Coll. vol. 1. 699.  the Castle and Isle of Briak in Britanny, he received a mortal wound 
k Lel Coll. Vol. 1. 699.  on his Head, by an Arrow, from a Cross-Bow▪ 15 Sept. the same year. Whereupon his Corpse was brought over into England, and buried 
l YPod. Neu. p. 179. n. 10.  with his Ancestors; he being then seized 
m Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 51.  of the Manors of Ware, in Com. Hertf. Ryale, in Com. Rutl. Torpel. Uptan, juxta Castre, and Eston juxta Coly-Weston, in Com. North. Castre, with the Soak, in Com. Line. Cotingham, Hemelington, Atan, and Weton, in Com. Ebor. Ashford in the Peke, in Com. Derb. Allerton in Shirewode, in Com. Nott. leaveing 
m Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 51.  Edmund, the Son of Aliamore, late Countess of March, one of the Daughters to Thomas the elder. late Earl of Kent, and one of the Sisters of Edmund, Brother of the said Thomas, Son of Thomas; joan, Duchess of York, than the Wife of Sir william de Willoughby Knight, another Siste● of the said late Earl; Margaret, first Married 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to john, Earl of Somerset, and afterwards to Thomas Duke of Clarence, third Sisters Alianore Wife of Thomas, Earl of Salisbury, fourth Sister; and Elizabeth, the Wife of Sir john Nevil Knight, fifth Sister, his next Heirs.  
Which Coheirs soon after, had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 10. H. 4. m. 13.  of their respective purparties, so by descent, divolving to them. The said Luci● his Widow, having likewise for her Dowry, an assignation 
p Claus. 10. H. 4. m. 2●.  of the Site of the Manor of Cotingham, with divers Lands in Com. Ebor. thereto belonging; as also certain Lands in Berhem, Stow, Est-deping, and West- Deping, in Com. Lin●. which she enjoyed many years, and by her Testament 
q Chichley Vol. 1. f. 37 1. ●.  bearing date ... in 2 H. 6. bequeathed her Body to be buried, wheresoever it should please God, ordained, that the Abbey of Brunne, where the said Earl her Husband lay buried, should have a thousand Crowns; and the Prior and Covent of the Holy Trinity (without Algate) in London, the like sum of a thousand Crowns, upon condition, that they should provide a ●itting Priest, to celebrate Divine Service daily, to the end of the World, in every of these hereafter named Religious Houses, viz. St. Marry Oueries in Suthwarke; the Carthusians, Minoresses, and Holy Trinity without Algate; and Abbey of Brunne, as also in the four Houses of Frier Mendicames in London, for the health of the Souls of King Henry the Fourth, and King Henry the Fifth (late Kings of England▪) Likewise for the Soul of Edmund late Earl of Kent, her Husband, as also for her own Soul, and the Souls of all the faithful deceased. And that in every of those Houses, they should yearly celebrate the Anniverssaries of him the said Edmund, and her the said Lucy. Likewise, that every Brother and Sister, in each of those Houses, should every day say the Psalm of De profundis, with the wont Orison for the dead, for the Souls of him the said Edmund, and her the said Lucy by name. Moreover, that every Covent, in each of those Houses, should once every Month, in their Choir, say Placebo, and Dirige, by note, and on the morrow, Mass of Requiem, by note, for the Souls of them the said Edmund and Lucy by name; and once every year, a Trental of St. Gregory, for their said Souls by name.  
By this her Testament, she also bequeathed to the Provost and Canons of our Lady de la Scala of Milan, a thousand Crowns. To the Church of St. john, at Conquer (where her Father lay buried) a thousand Crowns. And likewise appointed, that two honest and fitting Priests, should celebrate Divine Service, for ever, for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of her said Husband, viz. one of them, in that Church wherein her Body should be Buried; and the Church of the Minoresses, without Algate.  
After which, viz. 4 Apr. 2 H. 6. she departed 
r Esc. 2. H. 6 n. 35.  this life; leaving 
s Esc. 2. H. 6 n. 35.  Galeas le Viscont, her Brother and Heir, forty years of age: and had Burial 
* Stow's Survey 186. a.  in the Augustine Friars near Broadstreet, in the City of London.  
¶ ay now come to john de Holland, 
john.  third Son to Thomas Earl of Kent, by joan his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Edmund of Wodstoke, Earl of Kent.  
In 29 E. 3. this john, being 
t Rot. Fin. 29E. 3 m 4  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, was 
u Rot. Fin. 29E. 3 m 4  of the Retinue with Roger de Mortimer, Earl of March. After which time, I have not seen any more of him, till 4 R. 2. that he had the Office of Justice of Chester confirmed 
x Pat. 4. R. 2. p. 2. m. 2.  upon him; but thenceforth, he was seldom out of some great employment: for, in 5 R. 2. the King sent 
y Rot. Franc. 5 R. 2. m. 11.  him with divers other persons of quality to conduct Anne, Daughter to the Emperor Charles the Fourth, into England, whom by Proxy he had Espoused. And in 7 R. 2. attended 
z T. Wals. 343 n. 10. & 20.  the King in that Expedition then made towards Scotland: in which, bearing himself over much upon the King, by reason of his near alliance in Blood, upon 
a Frois Lib. 3. & 4. f. 10. 2.  some words which happened betwixt him, and Ralph, the eldest Son to the Earl Stafford, (occasioned by a quarrel, betwixt their Servants, in their passage on the way) he there killed 
b Frois Lib. 3. & 4. f. 10. 2.  Ralph with his Dagger.  
Some say, that this Ralph was then going 
c T. Wals. ut supra.  to the Queen; having a great respect 
d T. Wals. ut supra.  from her, as well as from the King, with whom he had been 
e T. Wals. ut supra.  bred from his childhood: and that the fact was done 
f H. Knighton 2675. n 60.  near York, towards Bishops Thorpe: as also, that this john thereupon fled 
g T. Wals. ut supra.  to Sanctuary at Beverley. Likewise, that the King, became so highly incensed thereat; that he caused 
h H. Knighton, ut supra.  him to be indicted and outlawed for the same, according to the Law; and seized 
i H. Knighton, ut supra.  upon all his Lands and Offices.  
It is also said, 
k T. Wals. ut supra n. 30.  that the Princess joan his Mother, hearing that the King had vowed, he should, for this Fact, suffer according to the Law, sent earnestly to him, imploring his favour, (she being Mother to them both) and that upon return of the Messenger, to Walingford, where she lay, finding that her Request availed not, she fell into such grief, that she died within five days▪ whereupon her Body being wrapped in Cerecloth, and put in Lead, was kept till the King's return from Scotland, to be buried in the Grey Friars at Stamford. But afterwards, through the Mediation 
l H. Knighton 2676.  of the Duke of Lancaster, and other Lords, he was received again into favour, and obtained pardon 
m H. Knighton 2676.  from the Earl of Stafford. In so much, as before the end of that year, he was sent 
n Rot. Franc 7 R. 2. m. 15.  with the Duke of Lancaster and others, to Treat with the Earl of Flanders, touching those differences, then depending betwixt the English and Flemings: as also to Treat 
o Ibid. m. 16.  of Peace with the French.  
Moreover, in 8 R. 2. he was retained, by Indenture 
p Autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Scotish Wars for forty days. And in 9 R. 2. being 
q Frois. Lib. 3. & 4. f. 90. a.  in Castle, with the Duke of Lancaster, he tilted 
r Frois. Lib. 3. & 4. f. 90. a.  at Besances, with Sir Reginald du. Roy, in the presence of the King of Portugal, being then Constable 
s Ib. 117 ●.  of the Duke's Host.  
About that time, being 
t Rot. Franc. 9 R. 3. m. 17.  also in the Wars of France; for the better 
u Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  support of his estate, he obtained a Grant 
x Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  of five hundred Marks per annum, during his life. And at length, for expiation 
y Ib. m 29.  of that Murder committed by him, upon Ralph, the Son and Heir to the Earl Stafford, came to an Accord 
z Ib. m 29.  with the same Earl; to find three Priests, to celebrate Divine service, every day, to the World's end, for the Soul of him the said Ralph, in some such place, as the King should nominate. Whereupon the King appointed, that two of the Priests should perform it, in the very place where the Murder was committed; and the third in some place near unto it. Which afterward was assigned 
a Pat. 11 R. ●. p. 1. m. 9  to be at La●gele.  
In 11 R. 2. this john, was 
b Rot. Franc. 11 R. 2. m. 27  again in the Wars of France; as also in 
c T. Wals. 367. n. 20.  Spain, with john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster. Whence being returned, 
d T. Wals. 367. n. 20.  at the request 
e Lel Coll. Vol. 1. 190.  of the Commons in Parliament, he was advanced 
d Rot. Parl. 11▪ R. 2. n. 44.  to the Title of Earl of Huntingdon, 2 junii; having therewithal a Grant 
e Cart. ab 2. 11. usque 13 R. 2 n. 25. &. 23.  of twenty pounds per annum, in the name of Earl, out of the profits of that County: as also Lands of two thousand Marks per annum value, to himself and Elizabeth his Wife, (Daughter 
* H. Knighton▪ 2677 n. 10.  to john of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster) and to the Heirs Male of his Body, by her the said Elizabeth. Shortly after which viz. 11 Maii, 12 R. 2. he was made 
f Rot. Franc. 12 R. 3. m. 3.  Admiral of the King's Fleet, from the mouth of Thames, to the Westwards; and constituted Governor 
g Ibid.  of the Castle, Town, and Bastile of Breast, in Britanny, for three years: and accordingly went 
h Pat. 12. R. ● p. 2. m. 2.  to reside there.  
Moreover, in performance 
i Pat. 12. R. 2. P. 1. m. 27.  of that promise, which had been made to him, when he advanced him to the Title of Earl of Huntingdon, of two thousand Marks per annum, (as hath been already observed,) he obtained a Grant 
k Pat. 12. R. 2. P. 1. m. 27.  in special tail, of the Manor of Ardyngton, called filberts- Court, in East- Hamney, which escheated to the Crown, by the Attainder of Dame Alice Perers. Likewise of the Town of North- UUiche in Com. Cestr., and Territory of Hope and Hope-Dale, in UUales; also of the Manors of Blakedon, Ludford, and S●awndon, juxta Dunstersdon, in Com. Somers. Body- Tracy, North-Lyen, Haldesworthy, Langacre, Barnestaple, Combe● Martin, Fremington, South-Molton, Derkyngton, and Blakbourne- Bery, with the Hundreds of Fremyngton, and South- Molton in Com. Devon., As also of the Manor of Takbere, i● Com. Cornub. parcel of the possessions of james de Audelegh attainted: And likewise of the Manor of Haselbere, in Com. Somers. Shortly after which, he was made 
l Ib. m. 3.  Constable of the Castle of Tyntagel, in Com. Cornub.  
In 13 R. 2. he was one of those which were then prohibited 
m Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 4.  to Tilt with the French at Calais, without Licence from the Earl of Northumberland. And the same year, in farther, satisfaction of those two hundred Marks per annum, (so promised to him, as before is expressed) obtained another Grant 
n Pat. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 26.  to himself, and her the said Elizabeth, his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, of the Manors of Torynton and Cokynton in Com. Devon. Benhale, in Com. Suff. and Stratford, which came to the Crown by the attainder of Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suff. As also of the Manors of Ilkyngham, alias berner's- Hall, which escheated to the Crown, by the fotfeiture of Sir james berner's Knight. Likewise a Grant 
o Ib. p. 2. m. 10  of that House, in the City of London, which formerly belonged to the said Michael; to hold for life. And before the end of that year, was made 
p Ib. p. 3. m. 13  Great Chamberlain of England, for life also: and likewise Admiral 
q Rot. Franc. 13. R. 2. m. 26.  of all the King's Fleet, from Mouth of Thames, to the Westwards.  
In 15 R. 2. he was sent 
r Rot. Franc. 15. R. 2. m. 7.  Ambassador, with the Duke of Lancaster, and some others, to Treat of Peace with the French, having then a Grant 
* Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 19  of the castle of Horestan, in Com. Derb. for life.  
And in 16 R. 2. obtained a Grant 
s Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 1. m. 35.  of the castle and Manor of Tremeton, with the Manors of Calystoke and Asheburghe, in Com. Cornub, of the Manor of UUynkle, in Com. Devon. as also of the Hundreds of Stane, and Cateshashe, in Com. Somers. and to the Heirs of his Body, by the before-specified Elizabeth his Wi●e. In 17 R. 2. he was again made 
t Pat. 17. R. 2. p. 1. m 23.  Lord great Chamberlain of England, for life: And obtained Licence 
u Ib. m. 3.  to travail beyond Sea; there to continue for two years.  
In 20 R 2. he attended 
x Stow's Ann.  the King at Guisnes, at which time the French King and he met, whereupon 
y Stow's Ann.  ensued King Richard's Marriage, with the Lady Isabel, Daughter to that King.  
Furthermore, upon his return the same year, he was constituted 
z Rot. Scoc. 20 R. 2 m. 2.  general Warden of the West Marches towards Scotland: also Governor 
a Pat. 20. R. 2 p. 2. m 5.  of the Town and Castle of Carlisle. And was one of the chief of those Lords, who impeached 
b T. Wals. 390. n. 20.  the Duke of gloucester, and others in the Parliament then held at Nottingham.  
It is said 
c Ib. 391. n. 10.  by some of our Historians, that this Earl, (with the Earl of Kent his Brother) being present at the Beheading of Richard Earl of Arundel, whose Grandson he was, (viz. his Daughter's Son) and urging his Execution, the Earl of Arundel said, Truly, it had better becomed you to have been absent, for the time will come, when there shall be as much wonder at your Misfortunes, as now is at mine. But the King being then powerful, and he in high favour; a Parliament being also then called at 
d Rot. Parl. 21. R. 2. n. 35.  Shrewsbury (where the King sat 
e Cart. 21 R 2 n. 23.  Crowned) he was advanced 
f Rot. Franc. 21. R. 2. m 6.  to the Title of Duke of E●eter, 29 Sept. Being then likewise Captain of Calais, and Governor of the new Towner there, he was made 
g Rot. Franc. 21. R. 2. m 6.  Lieutenant of that Town and the Marches, as also of the parts adjacent, in Picardy, Fl●●ders and Artois.  
In 22 R. 2. he accompanied 
h Ypod. Neust. 161.  the King into Ireland, (this Realm being then in great disturbance, being retained, 
* ●x autogr. pen●s Cler. P●ll.  by Indenture, for to serve him there, with one hundred and forty Men at Arms, and five hundred Archers. And obtained a Grant 
i Rot. ●in 22. R. 2. m. 12.  of the Castles and Lordships of Monemouth, She●frigh, UUthitcastle, Grosmund, Newland, Kidwelly, Oggernore, and Kirkemen in UUales, late belonging to john Duke of Lancaster. But upon 
k T. Wals. 395 n. 40.  the Tidings of Henry Duke of Lancaster's arrival in England, returned back with King Richard, landing 
l St w● Ann.  with him at Milford- Haven, whence coming (disguised 
m St w● Ann.  with a small company) to Conway, the was sent 
n St w● Ann.  to the Duke of Lancaster, then at Chester, to know his meaning: where, after he had been detained 
o St w● Ann.  for eight days, the Earl of Northumberland came and required, 
p St w● Ann.  that he and some others should betrayed by the Law.  
Shortly after which, the Deposal of King Richard enfued. Whereupon he was adjudged 
q Rot. Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 10.  in Parliament, to lose his Honours and Lands; 
r Rot ●in. 1 H. 4. m. 6.  but retained the Title of Earl of Huntingdon; which with his whole Estate, it is like he might very freely have enjoyed, could he have been satisfied, with that grand alteration of transfering the Crown to such a person, unto whom he had not so near a relation in Blood, as to King Richard; nor in whom he could expect the like Interest: he therefore joined with the Earl of Kent, (his Brother) and others, in that Conspiracy 
s T. Wals. 40● n. 30.  for the destruction of King Henry the Fourth, and his Children, (whereof I have already spoke at large, in my discourse of that Earl) yet went not 
t Ib. 402 n. 20. & 30.  to UUindswre with them, but stayed at 
u Ib. 402 n. 20. & 30.  London, to hear the Issue: and when he had notice, 
x Ib 402 n. 20. & 30.  that they failed in their design; endeavoured 
y Ib. 402 n. 20. & 30.  to get beyond sea, by a Shallop, which being driven back, by contrary winds, landed 
z Ib. 402 n. 20. & 30.  in E●sex. Whence, making another essay, he was again repulsed 
a Ib. 402 n. 20. & 30.  by the Winds.  
Seeing himself therefore in this straight, he repaired 
b Ibid.  to a Friends House, where sitting at Supper, he was seized 
c Ibid.  on by the Country people; and first carried 
d Ibid.  to Chemelsford; and thence to the Gatehouse at Plessy, there to be secured, till they could convey him to a stronger place. Of which, the common sort having intelligence; they came 
e Ibid.  thither, in great numbers, and upon St. Maurice day, about Sunset, brought him out, and cut 
f Ibid.  off his Head, in that very place, where the Duke of Gloucester had been taken away by King Richard. At which time, much bewailing 
g Ibid.  himself, he acknowledged 
h Ibid.  how he had offended God, and the King, by being in that Conspirary with his Brother, (the Earl of Kent) and the rest, so Beheaded, by the Inhabitants of Cirencester, (as I have elsewhere observed) and that he did not advertise him thereof.  
Some 
i Lel. 〈◊〉 vol. 6. f. 34.  say, that he was taken by the Country people in a Mill, near Prittlewell, in Com. Essex. and in a very mean Habit, and thence carried to Pleshy.  
After which, in the Parliament held the same year, he was adjudged 
k 〈…〉  to lose his Honour, with all his Castles, Lands, and other possessions. But at the instance 
l 〈…〉  of Elizabeth his Wife; the King sent his Precept 
m 〈…〉  to the Warden of the Church of Pleshy, (bearing date 20 Feb.) to deliver his Head, to such person as she should send for it, to be Buried with his Body▪ and likewise commanded, 
n Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 5. m. 3.  that he should have two Beds of Silk, and one Coverlet furred with Minever; with the whole Furniture belonging thereto▪ as also a thousand Marks per annum, to be paid out of the Petty-Customs, in the Port of London, for her present maintenance.  
Being thus cut off, the next following year, in the Parliament held at UUestminster, on the Octaves of St. Hillary, he was attainted 
o Rot. Parl▪ 2 H. 4. n. 30.  of Treason, by the name of john Holland, late Earl of Huntingdon, and all his Lands whereof he stood possessed, 5 jan. 1 H. 4. confiscated 
p Rot. Parl▪ 2 H. 4. n. 30.  to the King.  
By Elizabeth his Wife (Daughter to john of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, as hath been observed, and Sister to the then King Henry the Fourth) he had Issue Richard, 
Richard.  who died 
r Esc. ● H 5. n. 50.  3 Dec. 4. H. 5. un-married▪ being then seized 
s Esc. ● H 5. n. 50.  of the Manor of Fildberdscort, in East- Hamney, in Com. Berks. Body-Tracy, North- Combe-Marty●, Fremington, with the Hundred; South- Molton, with the Hundred De●tinton, Blackbornboth, and UUinkelee, in Com. D●von. Of the Castle of Tremeton, with the Manors of Calstok, Assheburghe, and Tackbere, in Com. Cornub. as also of the Manors of Blakedon, Ludford, Staunden, Haselbeare, with the Hundreds of Stane, and Caresshuh, in Com. Somers. leaving 
t Esc. ● H. 5. n. 50.  john his Son and Heir; as also 
u Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Sir Edward Holland Knight, and Constance a Daughter; first Married 
x Catal. of Nob by R. B.  to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk; and afterwards to 
y Catal. of Nob by R. B.  john Lord Grey of Ruthyn.  
Which john, 
john.  being the same year restored 
z Rot. Parl. 4. H. 5. n. 16.  in blood, as Heir to john his Father, and to the said Richard his Brother; was constituted 
a Pat. 4. H. 5. ● m. 34.  General of all those Men at Arms, and Archers, at that time employed in the King's Fleet at Sea, against his Enemies, being then retained 
b ●x autogr. ●nes Cler. Pell.  to serve with three Bannerets, nine Knights, three hundred thirty seven Men at Arms, and seven hundred Archers, for the fourth part of that year.  
And soon after that, was again retained 
c Ib.  to serve the King in his Voyage Royal into France, for one whole year, with forty Men at Arms, himself accounted, and an hundred Archers, (whereof the third part to be footmen,) and to take Shipping at Southampton, upon the first of May. In 5 H. 5. he was made 
d Pat. 5. H. 5. m. 22.  General at Sea, and assisted 
* ●. Wals. 445 n. 20.  the King, at his Siege of Caen in Normandy. But made not proof of his age, till 6 H. 5. at which time, by the Witnesses then Sworn, 
e Es●. 6. H. 5.  it was testified, that the Abbot of Tavestoke, (in Com. Devon.) being one of his Godfathers, immediately after his Baptism, gave him a Cup of Gold, with a Circle about it, framed after the fashion of a Lilley, and ten pounds in Gold therein, and to the Nurse twenty shillings. Also, that the Prior of Plimton, was the other Godfather, and gave him twenty pounds in Gold. And that joan the Wife of Sir john P●meraie Knight, carried him to the Church to be Christened; the same Sir john (her Husband) and Sir john Dynham Kt. conducting her by the Arms. Likewise, that twenty four Men did proceed before them, with twenty four Torches; which Torches, so soon as he was Baptised by that Name, were kindled.  
Soon after which, the same year, he was sent 
* Stow'● Ann.  to view certain defensible places, in those parts; which, in a short time, he manfully reduced 
f Stow'● Ann.  to the King's obedience: And, being at the Siege 
g Stow'● Ann.  of Rouen, lay 
h Stow'● Ann.  before the Gate of the Castle, called Beauvice. After that, (viz. the next ensuing year) upon 
i T. Wals. 449. n. 10.  the taking of Pontoise by the Capitan de la Bouche; he intercepted 
k T. Wals. 449. n. 10.  those of that Garrison, who endeavoured to get to Paris: and was 
l Ib. 450.  in that great Fight against the French, who came to raise the Siege of Freney, (made by the Earl of Salis●ury) in which were slain, 
m Ib. 450.  near five thousand, and six hundred taken 
n Ib. 450.  Prisoners.  
In 7 H. 5. being Governor 
o Pat. Norm 7 H. 5. p. 1. m. 4.  of Pontoise, he had special Commission 
p Pat. Norm 7 H. 5. p. 1. m. 4.  to subdue all the Castles and strong holds in Normandy, which held out against the King. And in 8 H. 5. being 
q T. Wals. 452. n. 20.  with the King, at the Siege of Melon, (which lasted fourteen weeks, and four days) upon its render, was constituted 
* Holingsh. p. 577 b. n. 50.  Governor thereof, and 
r Pat. Norm. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m ●1.  by reason of his other especial services, made 
s Pat. Norm. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m ●1.  Constable of the Tower of London. But in 9 H. 5. passing 
t T. Wals. 454 n. 20. & 30.  with Thomas Duke of clarence (Brother to the King) over a Marish, not far from the Castle of Beaufort; where, by 
u T. Wals. 454 n. 20. & 30.  disorder, they fell into the Enemy's hands, he had the fate to be taken 
x T. Wals. 454 n. 20. & 30.  Prisoner, and the Duke himself, with many others slain 
y T. Wals. 454 n. 20. & 30. .  
After which, scil. in 1 H. 6. and 2 H. 6. he continued 
z Rot Franc. 1 H. 6. m. 18 & Rot. Franc. 2. H. 6 m. 7.  in those parts. And in 4 H. 6. upon the death 
a Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  of Elizabeth his Mother (who took to her second Husband 
b Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  Sir john Cornwall Kt.) and departed 
c Esc. 4. H 6. n 32.  this life, on the Eve of St. Katherine, 4 H. 6.) being 
d Esc. 4. H 6. n 32.  then twenty eight years of age; doing his Homage, he had Livery 
e Rot Fin. 4. H 6. ut supra.  of the Lands, whereof she died seized: and, in 6 H. 6. in consideration 
f Pat 6 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  of the ransom which he paid, for his Redemption from Imprisonment, and for his other good services, obtained a Grant 
g Pat 6 H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  of one hundred twenty three pounds, six shillings and eight pence per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer.  
In 8 H. 6. he Married 
h Claus. 8 H. 6 m. 20.  Anne, the Widow of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, Daughter 
i cattle of Nob. by R. B.  of Edmund Earl Stafford. And being the same year retained 
k Autogr. p●. nes Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, with three Knights, threescore and sixteen Men at Arms, and two hundred and forty Archers, went thereupon into France, taking 
l Stow's Ann.  shipping with the King at Dovor, and landing at Calais, whereupon he was sent, 
* Holingsh p. 605. a. n. 50.  by the Duke of Bedford (than Regent of France) to the Siege of Campeigne: and the next ensuing year, attended 
m Ib. 606. 2. n. 20.  at the Royal Coronation of King Henry the Sixth, then solemnised in Paris.  
In 10 H. 6. he obtained the King's special Licence, 
n Pat 10 H. 6. p. 1. m. 7.  that himself and Anne his Wife, might receive the full profits of all their Lordships and Lands in Ireland, notwithstanding their absence from that Realm, for three years. And the next year following, the said Anne being dead, he procured Licence 
o Pat. 11. H. 6. p. 1. m. 14.  to Marry Beatrice, the Widow of Thomas Earl of Arundel (illegitimate Daughter 
p cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  to john King of Portugal.) Before the end of this 11th year, having a Grant 
q Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m 20.  of the Office of Marshal of England, to hold, during the Minority of john, son and heir to john late Duke of Norfolk, he went again 
r Rot. ●ranc. ●1 H. 6. m. 5.  into France. And, in 13 H. 6. being sent Ambassador 
s Rot. Franc. 13 H. 6. m. 3.  to the City of Arras, to treat of Peace with the French, had Licence 
t Rot. Franc. 13 H. 6. m. 3.  to carry with him Gold, Silver, Plate, Jewels, Robes; twenty four pieces of Woollen-cloth; and other things to the value of six thousand pounds sterling.  
In 14 H. 6. he was joined in Commission 
u Rot. Sco●. 14 H. 6. m. 5.  with the Earl of Northumberl●n●, for Guarding the East and West Marches toward Scotland: as also constituted 
x Pat. 14 H. 6. p. 1. m. 23.  Admiral of England and Aquitane. And, in 16 H. 6. retained 
y Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, as Lieutenant of Guien, for six years; with two Bannerets, sixteen Knights, two hundred and fourscore Men at Arms, and two thousand Archers, for the defence of those parts. In 19 H. 6. representing 
z Pat. 19 H. 6 p. 3. m. 9  to the King, by his humble Petition; That▪ whereas King Richard the Second, by several Letters Patents, had granted unto john late Earl of Huntingdon, his Father, and to the heirs of his body, by Elizabeth his Wife lawfully begotten, divers Lands and Rents, to the yearly value of two thousand Marks, for the better support of his dignity of Earl: and that the value of the Lands, which they did so possess, by virtue of those Grants, amounted to no more than five hundred Marks per annum. In consideration, 
a Pat. 19 H. 6 p. 3. m. 9  therefore, of his continual services in the Wars of France, both in the time of King Henry the Fifth, and the then present King Henry the Sixth, as also by reason he had been taken Prisoner, and put to a large Ransom for his liberty; and for his constant services in France, and in the Duchy of Aquitane; he obtained a Grant 
b Pat. 19 H. 6 p. 3. m. 9  ●o himself, and to the heirs Male of his body, of five hundred Marks, to be yearly received out of the Ports of London, Southampton, Bristol, and Kingston upon Hull. Being, the same year, joined in Commission 
c Stow's Ann.  with divers other Lords, and some of the Judges, to inquire of all manner of Treasons, and Sorceries, which might be hurtful to the King's person.  
Not long after which, viz. in 21 H. 6. he was by Letters 
d 〈◊〉. aban. 20 usq, 24 H. 6. n. 〈◊〉.  Patents, bearing date at Windsor, 6th jan. advanced to the Title of Duke of Exeter (which dignity his Father lost by attainder in 1 H. 4.) with this special privilege; 
e Pat. 22 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  viz. That he, and his heirs Male, should have place and seat in all Parliaments and Councils, next to the Duke of York, and his heirs Male. And, in 24 H. 6. was constituted 
f Pat. 24 H. 6. p. 1. m. 16.  Lord High Admiral of England, Ireland, and Aquitane, for life; his son Henry being also joined 
g Pat. 24 H. 6. p. 1. m. 16.  with him, for life, in the Grant: As also in 25 H. 6. made Constable 
h Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  of the Tower of London, in like sort, with Henry his son.  
Before the end of which year, by his Testament 
i Stafford and Kempe, 160. a.  bearing date 16 julii, he bequeathed his Body to be buried, in a Chapel, within the Church of St. Cath●rine, beside the Tower of London, at the North end of the high Altar; in a Tomb there ordained for him, and Anne his first Wife; as also for his sister Constance, and Anne his other Wife, then living. He likewise bequeathed to the high Altar of the said Church, a Cup of Byrel, garnished with Gold, Pearls, and precious stones; to put in the Sacrament: Also a Chalice of Gold, with the whole Furniture of his Chapel. Appointing, that another Chalice, two Basins, two Candlesticks of Silver, with two pair of Vestments; a Mass-book, a Paxbred, and a pair of Cruets of Silver, should be delivered to that little Chapel (where he so intended to be buried, with his Wife and Sister) for the Priests that should celebrate Divine Service therein, and pray for their Souls. To the Priests and Clerks, and other of the House of St. Catherines; for their great labour, and observance on the day of his Obits, and day of his Burying, he bequeathed Forty Marks; Ordaining, that four honest and cunning Priests should be provided yearly and perpetually, to Pray for his Soul, in the said Chapel; and for the Soul of Anne his first Wife, the Soul of his Sister Constance; and the Soul of Anne his present Wife, when she should pass out of this World; and for the Souls of all his Progenitors. To his daughter Anne he bequeathed his White Bed with popinjays. To his son Sir Henry, all the Stuff of his Wardrobe, and of his Arras, not bequeathed. Moreover, he willed, that his Feoffees of his Manors of Ste●y●●on, Berford- St. Martin, and Mamer●er, after his Testament and Will performed, should make an Estate, to his said son Sir Henry, of those Manors: provided always, that an Annuity of Forty pounds be reserved for his two Bastard sons, William, and Thomas. And, departing 
k Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 25.  this life 5th Aug. then next ensuing, was buried in the same Chapel; being then seized 
l Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 25.  of t●e Manor of Stenyngton, in Com. Bedf. Atdyngton, in Com. Buck. Gaddesden- Magna, in Com. Hertf. Blakedon, Ludford, Hasel●eace, with the Hundreds of Stone and Cat●●shaishe, in Com. Somerset. Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Tr●maton, with the Manors of 〈◊〉, and Tekebeare, in Com. Cornub. as also of the Manor of Bereford- St. Martin, with the Bayliwick of the Forest of ●roveley, in Com. Wiltes. leaving 
m Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 25.  Henry, his son and heir seventeen years of Age. Anne his Wife (daughter 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of john Montague Earl of 〈◊〉) surviving; who, by her Testament, 
o Stockton, f. 87. a.  bearing date 20 Aprilis, 1457. 35 H. 6.) bequeathed her Body to be Buried, in the Chapel of the Chancel of the said Church of St. Catherines, beside the Tower of London, where the Corpse of her said Lord and Husband lay interred; Expressly forbidding her Executors from making any great Feast; or having a solemn Hearse, or any costly Lights, or largess of Liveries, according to the glory, or vain pomp of the World, at her Funeral; but only to the Worship of God, after the discretion of Mr. john Pynchebeke Doctor in Divinity, and one of her Executors. Moreover she bequeathed to the Master of St. Catherines, if he were present at the Dirige and Mass, on the day of her Burial, Six shillings eight pence. To every Brother of the said College of St. Catherines, being present, Three shillings four pence. To every Priest of the same College, then present, Twenty pence. To every Clerk present Twelve pence. To every Chorister Six pence. To every Sister, then present, Twenty pence. To every Bede-man of the said place Eight pence. Further appointing, that her Executors should find an honest Priest, to say Mass, and Pray for her Soul, her Lord's Soul, and all Christian Souls, in the Chapel where her Body should be buried, for the space of seven years next after her decease; and that for so doing, he should have, every year Twelve Marks: and to say daily Placebo, Dirige, and Mass, when so disposed. And died shortly after; for the Probate 
p Ib.  thereof bears date 15 Maii the ensuing year.  
By Anne his first Wife, daughter 
* Weevers F●n Mon. p. 425.  of Edmund Earl of Stafford, this john Duke of Exeter, had issue 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  only Henry, his son and heir; and by Anne his last Wife, a daughter 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  called Anne, first Married 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to john Lord Nevil, son and heir to Ralph Nevil, the second Earl of Westmoreland of that Family: by whom having no issue, she took to husband 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Sir john Nevil Knight, Uncle to her former husband.  
This Henry, 
Henry.  in 28 H. 6. in consideration 
u Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  of his Father's services; both here, and in Foreign parts, though he had not 
x Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  at that time accomplished his full age, had, through the King's special favour, Livery 
y Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  of all his Castles, Manors, and Lands, both in England, and Wales.  
After which, viz. in 33 H. 6. the Yorkists, being then prevalent (whether escaping from the Battle of St. Alban; or for what other respect, I find not) having fled 
z Stow's Ann.  to Sanctuary at Westminster, he was taken thence, and sent 
a Stow's Ann.  to Pontfract Castle.  
But, in 36 H. 6. he made formal proof of his age: it being then testified 
b Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 42.  upon Oath, that he was born within the Tower of London, upon the Twenty seventh day of june, in the eighth year of that King's Reign: and that Constance, late Countess marshal, carried him the same day in her Arms, from the Tower to 〈◊〉- herbergh; and thence, by a Barge, to St. Stephen's Chapel at Westminster, where he was Baptised. Which proof being so made, he had Livery 
c Rot. ●in. 36 H. 6. m. 4.  of the Lands, which Anne his Mother, then deceased, held during her life, of his Inheritance; his Homage being respited. And in 38 H. 6. King Henry, being again gotten into Power, he appeared 
d Stow's Ann.  on his behalf in the Battle of Wakefeild, where the Lancastrians had the day. Whereupon, in remuneration of his services, he obtained a Grant 
d Pat 38 H. 6. p. 1 m 6.  of the Office of Constable of Fotheringhay-Castle, for life, which, by the forfeiture of Richard Duke of York, came to the Crown: in which year he was retained, by Indenture, 
e Rot Franc. 38 H. 6. m. 5.  to serve the King, in his Fleet at Sea, for the term of three years; and 
f Stows Ann.  sailed from Sandwich to D●●tmouth, to oppose the Landing of Nevil Earl of Warwick; but for 
g Stows Ann.  lack of Victuals and Money, was forsaken 
h Stows Ann.  by his Soldiers.  
Soon after which, the Tide turning, by the utter overthrow of the Lancastrians, at Towton-Field; he escaped thence; and fled, 
i Ibid.  with the Duke of Somerset, and some others, to York; where the King and Queen then were; and thence, with 
k Ibid.  them, into Scotland. Whereupon ensued the Deposal of King Henry, and his own attainder, 
l Rot. Pa●l. 1. E. 4●. ...  with many others, in the ensuing Parliament, begun at Westminster, 1 Edw. 4. from which time, until 11 E. 4. I have not seen any farther mention of him. But then, being again in Arms with the Lancastrians, 
m Stows Ann.  at Barnet-Field; where that party was utterly overthrown; fight manfully, he was sore wounded, 
n Stows Ann.  and left 
o Stows Ann.  for dead, from seven of the clock in the morning, till four in the afternoon: and then, being brought 
p Stows Ann.  to a house of one of his own servants, called Ruthland, he had a Chirurgeon; and was, after, conveyed 
q Ib.  to Sanctuary at Westminster. But, in 13 E. 4. was found 
r Ib. in an. 1474.  dead in the Sea, betwixt Dovor and Calais; though not known how he came thither.  
It is reported by Comines; 
s Lib. 3. p. 79.  that he saw this Duke in such great distress (which I presume was after Barnet-Field) that he ran on foot bare-leged, after the Duke of Burgundie's Train; begging his Bread for God's sake; but that he uttered not his Name: and that when he was known (being the nearest of the House of Lancaster, and that he had Married King Edward the Fourth's Sister) he gave him a small Pension, to maintain his Estate.  
This Henry Married Anne, Daughter 
t Esc. 15 ●. 4. ●. 36. Claus. 16 E. 4. m. 10.  of Richard Duke of York (and Sister to King Edward the Fourth) which Anne, at her own suit, 
u Stows Ann.  was Divorced 
x Stows Ann.  from him, 12th Nou. An. 1472. (12 E. 4.) and, having no issue, surviving, afterwards became the Wife 
y Pat. 21 E. 4. p. ●. m. 17.  of Sir Thomas St. Leger, Knight 
z Pat. ●2 E. 4. p. 2. m. 18.  for the Body to King Edward the Fourth. Who surviving her, in 21 E. 4. founded 
a Pat. 21 E. 4. ut supra.  a perpetual Chantry of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service, daily, within the Chapel of St. George, in Windsore-Castle; for the good Estate of the same King Edward 4th and Elizabeth his Wife, then Queen of 〈◊〉, during this life, and for their Souls after their departure hence: As also, for the good Estate of Cecilie Duchess of York, then living; and for the health of her Soul afterwards, with the Soul of Richard late Duke of 〈◊〉, her husband. Likewise, for the good estate of him the said Sir Thomas, and Richard Beauchamp Bishop of Salisbury, during their lives in this World, and for their Souls afterwards: And for the Soul of the before-specified Anne, late Duchess of E●eter, his own Wife; for whose sake he so Founded that Chantry; and for all the Faithful deceased. And endowed it with the Manor of Hamme, in Com. Surr. and Midd. and Manor of Hertyvy- Waspayll, in Com South. with the Advouson of the Church: As also with seven Messages, situate in Watlyngst●ete in the City of London, Seventy two Acres of Land, twelve Acres of Pasture, twenty Acres of Wood, and Nine shillings two pence Rend, in Chyldingfeld, and Hameldon, in Com. Surr. All which were then by him so given to the Dean and Canons of that Royal-Chappel, for the support of the same chantry.   

Willoughby of Eresby.  
[7 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family, the first I find mention, is Ralph de Wileghby, 
Ralph.  of Wileghby, near Alford, in Com. Linc. whose Lands were seized, as it seems, for his adherence to the Rebellious Barons, about the end of King John's Reign: but in 1 H. 3. making his Peace, he obtained the King's Precept 
a Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 9  to the Sheriff of that County for restitution of them.  
This Ralph had 
b Ex coll R. Gl. s. à cod. nigro de Ercsby.  two Sons, Hugh, 
Hugh.  and Robert. Which Hugh, by the Marriage 
c Ex coll R. Gl. s. à cod. nigro de Ercsby.  of Frethesend, one of the daughters and coheirs to William de Cokerrinton by Berta his Wife, daughter and coheir of Lambert de Scotenai (a great Man in Lincolnshire) had, 
d Ibid.  for her purparty, certain Lands in Cumberworth, and Chorp●, which were of the Fee of Scotenai.  
To this Hugh succeeded William, 
〈◊〉  who in 44 H. 3. upon 
e 〈…〉  the death of Frethesend, his Mother; paying Twelve Marks and an half, for his relief, had Livery 
f 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance. But, this William (I presume) had no issue which continued: for Robert, his Uncle, enjoyed the Estate. Which Robert, 
Robert.  in 48 H. 3. taking 
g Claus 54. H 3. m. 12.  part with the Rebellious Barons of that age, and for some time after, so domineered 
h Claus 54. H 3. m. 12.  in Yorkshire, that the Sheriff of that County, could not 
i Claus 54. H 3. m. 12.  execute his Office there, for the King.  
This Robert left issue 
k 〈…〉  by ... the heir of ... Orreby, William 
William.  his son and heir. Which William, in 54 H. 3. was signed 
l 〈…〉  with the Cross, together with many others, who then accompanied Prince Edward into the Holy Land: and by Alice his Wife, the daughter 
m 〈…〉  and coheir to john Bec, Lord of presby, in Com. Linc. had issue 
n 〈…〉  Robert.  
Which Robert, in 25 E. 1. was 
o Rot. Vas●. 25 E. 1. m. 7.  in that Expedition, then made into Gascoine: and, in 
p Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 12.  28 E. 1. in the Scotish Wars. Shortly after which; scilicet, in 33 E. 1 he obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 16.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Eresby, and Willoughby, in Com. Linc. and in 34 E. 1. was again 
r Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 〈◊〉.  in the Wars of Scotland. So likewise, in 
s Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2 in dorsom. 5.  4 E. 2. In which year, upon the death of that great Prelate, Anthony Bec, Bishop of Durham, he was found 
t ●sc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  to be one of his Cousins and next heirs (viz. son 
u ●sc. 4 E. 2. n. 45.  of Alice, daughter of john, brother to that Bishop) and at that time Forty years of age.  
Having been thus serviceable to the King, in his Wars of France, and Scotland; and possessing so ample an Estate, by the accession of those Lands, which came to him by descent from that Bishop; he had summons 
x Claus 7 E. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 7 E. 2. And in 8 E. 2. received command 
y 〈…〉  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of the Blessed Virgin, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. Moreover, in 10 E. 1. he shared 
z Ex coll. R. 〈◊〉 S. ut supra.  with Edmund de Somervile, in the Manor of 〈◊〉, and all those Lands in Burgh, Ingold●els, Skegnes, Winthorp, Gunneby, Diexthorp, Winceby, Friskeny, Skirbeck, and elsewhere in Com. Linc. which john de Oreby Clerk, whose heirs they were, did sometime possess: but departed 
a Esc. 10 E. a. n. 78.  this life the same year; being then scised 
b Esc. 10 E. a. n. 78.  of the Manor of Lilleford, in Com. North. Willoughby, with its Appurtenances, in Slothebyt, Hardesthorp, Hoggesthorp, Hellesay, Langholm, Andreby, Dalby, Waimark, Altoft, Bonnetoft, Waynflet, Slekeholme, and Hall-Crofts, in Com. Linc. and of the moi●ty of the Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Derb. leaving john 
c Esc. 10 E. a. n. 78.  his son and heir Fourteen years of age. Margaret his Wife, daughter 
d ●x coll. R. 〈◊〉. S.  of ... Lord Deincourt surviving. Which Margaret had, for her Dowry, an Assignation 
e Claus 10 E. a. m. 5.  of the Manor of Willoughby, with certain Lands in Ulseby, and ●ie●thorpe; as also the Manor of Wyspington, and certain Lands in Wythalle, and Scryvelby, Langton, Th●melb●, Fol●tby, Levethon, Boston, and Braytoft; all in Com. Linc.  
The Wardship of which john 
〈◊〉.  (being thus in Minority) in consideration of a Thousand Marks. was in 16 E. 2. granted 
f 〈…〉  to William Lord Zouc●e of Haringworth. But not long after (viz in 20 E. 2.) he received the honour of Knighthood, 
g Comp Tho. de Use●lete provis. in●gnae Garderobae.  by Bathing, & ●. having all his accoutrements relating to that Solemnity, allowed out of the King's Wardrobe. And, in 1 E. 3. making proof of his age, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3 m. 29.  of his Lands.  
In 7 E. 3. this john was 
i Rot. Scoc. 7 E 3 m. 20.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewife in 
k 〈◊〉 Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. 13.  8 & 
l Rot Scoc. 9 E 3 m. 28  E. 3. being then in the retinue of E●bulo le Strange. Again, in 
m Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m 12.  10 E. 3. & 
n Rot. Scoc. 〈◊〉 E. 3. m 19  11 E. 3. & in 12 E. 3. was 
o Rot. Alem. 12 ● 3. p. 1. m. 6  in that made into Flanders. So likewise in 
p Rot A●em. 13 E. 3 m 3.  13 E. 3. And in 16 E. 3. charged 
q Rot. ●ranc. 16 E. 3. 〈◊〉.  with Twenty Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers, for the Wars of France; the King himself being in that Expedition In 19 E. 3. being again in those Wars, and of the retinue 
r Rot. Franc. 19 E 3 m 11.  with Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk, he attended 
s 〈…〉  the King to relieve Aguylon: and in 20 E. 3. was 
t Ibid. f. 63 b.  in that famous Battle of Cressl, where the English obtained a glorious Victory.  
In 22 E. 3. being then called john de Willoughby, the elder, he obtained Licence, 
u Pat. 22 E. 3. p. ●. m. 40.  to give the Advousons' of the Churches of Over- Toynton, kirkeby, and presby, with the Chapel of Spillesby, annexed to the Church of presby, for a Master and Twelve Priests, to Celebrate Divine Service, in honour of the blessed Virgin, in the said Chapel; for the good Estate of himself, his Wife and Children, during this life: and afterwards for the health of their Souls. And, having been summoned 
x 〈…〉 ann in dorso.  to Parliament from 6 E. 3. until the 23d d of that King's Reign inclusive, departed 
y Esc. 2● E 3. n. 5●.  this life the same year; leaving issue, by joan his Wife, daughter 
z Ex coll R. Gl. ●.  and heir of ... Rosceline, Sir john Willoughby, 
john.  Knight, his son 
a Esc. ut s●pra.  and heir Twenty years old: who, making proof of his age, the next ensuing year, had Livery 
b Esc. 2● E. 3. p. 1. m ●2.  of his Lands.  
In 26 Edw. 3. this john, upon the danger of an Invasion by the French, was constituted 
c Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3 m. 5.  one of the Commissioners in Lincolnshire, to Array and Arm all Knights, Esquires, and other persons of body able, and estate sufficient, for defence of the Seacoasts in that County: and, in 27 Edw. 3. obtained Licence 
d ●x coll praes R Gl S. ut s●pra.  to amortize divers Lands in Spillesby, and other places, for maintenance of the before-specified Master, and twelve Priests, to Celebrate Divine Service every day, for the good estate of himself, and the said joan his Mother, and their Children, during this life: as also for the health of the Soul of john his Father, and all the Faithful deceased, in the same Chapel at Spillesby, Founded in honour of the Holy Trinity: And, in 29 Edw. 3. was 
e Rot. Vas●. 29 E. 3 m 8.  in the Wars of Gascoine. Also, in 30 Edw. 3. with 
f Frois f ●0 b.  Prince Edward, in the Battle of Poytiers: and, in 33 Edw. 3. attended 
g Ib f. 100 ●.  the King again into France.  
In 34 Edw. 3. he was in 
h Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 3. m. 10▪  another Expedition thither; and, in 43 Edw 3. sent 
i Frois f. 157. b.  with the Earls of Salisbury, Warwick, and others, to ●alais, with Five hundred Men at Arms, and Five hundred Archers. At which time he Marched 
k Ib. 175. a.  with the Duke of Lancaster to Mountpaon, which soon rendered to them.  
This john Married 
l Catal. of N●b by R. ●.  Cecilie, daughter to Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk: And, having been summoned 
m Claus. de 〈…〉 dorso.  to Parliament from 24 E. 3. till 44 of that King's Reign inclusive, departed 
n Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 78.  this i●e upon Monday next ensuing the Festival of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, in 46 Edw. 3. being then seized 
o Esc 46 E. 3. n. 78.  of the Manor of presby, in Com. Linc. with its Members; scilicet, Spillesby, Grebby, Ingoldme●s, Flyxburgh, Conelby, Friskeny, Biscothorp, Askeby, ●yckeby super Bayne, ●atersall, and Thorpe; all which he held of the Bishop of Durham, by the service of one Knight's Fee; and by the service of being Bailiff to that Bishop for the time being, for all his Lands in the County of Lincoln, of his Fee; viz. to hold his Courts; and to make Summons, Attachments▪ Distresses, and whatsoever belonged to the same Office, at his own proper Costs, and his heirs. Also to levy all the Issues and Profits arising thereby, by himself, or his sufficient Deputy; and to be answerable to the Bishop and his Successors for the same. Likewise, by the service of being Steward to him and his successors; and to carry the Messes of Meat to the Table, upon the day of their Consecration: as also at Christ●●●ss, and Whitsuntide; or his eldest son, in case he were a Knight; or some other ●itting Knight thereunto deputed by Letters Patent.  
He likewise died seized 
p Ibid.  of the Manor of 〈◊〉, with its Members; viz. Colkesby, Don●ngton, and ●atdale: also of the Manor of Folestowle, with its Members; scilicet, Kedington, Kelesthorp, Folkerby, UUalde-Neuton, UUaregholme, and Northcotes: Of the Manors of Ratheby, Hundelby, Haughton, Saltfletby, Braytoft, Herby, Tweynton, Pertney, Bru●ling●rok, Little stirring, Askby, Kirkby, Nithingesby, Esterkele, UUesterkele, 〈◊〉, Thirleby, Tathwell, Burton- St●dder Leve●ton,; and Boston: Of the Manors of Wispington, and Foletebick; Sk●rbek, with its Members; Thet●ethorpe, Stikford, Scu●lby; As also of Westerkele, with its Members, Willughby and ireby, all in Com. Linc. Moreover, of the Manor of Lilleford, in Com. North. Egefeld, Walcote, Wetacre, and Chadgrave, in Com. Norff. and Moiety of the Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Derb. leaving Robert 
q Ibid.  his son and heir, Twenty three years of age.  
Which Robert, 
〈…〉  soon after, doing his Homage, and Fealty, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands: and, in 47 Edw. 3. being then retained 
s 〈…〉  by Indenture, to serve the King with Thirty Men at Arms, and Thirty Archers, arrived 
t 〈…〉  with the Duke of 〈◊〉, at Caia●s; having Three thousand Men at Arms, and Ten thousand Archers in their Army. In this year also▪ he was 
u 〈…〉  in that Expedition, then made into Flanders. And, in 5 R 2. upon the death of William de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, was found 
x 〈…〉  to be one of his co heirs. In 9 R. 2. he accompanied 
y 〈…〉  john of Ga●t Duke of Lancaster into Spain, for recovery of the Inheritance of Constance his Wife: and in 10 R. 2. was again retained by Indenture 
z 〈…〉  to serve the King, for the defence of this Realm.  
This Robert had Summons 
a 〈…〉  to Parliament, from 40 E. 3. until 19 R. 2. inclusive: and, by his Testa●●●nt 
b 〈…〉  bearing date upon Saturday, the Eve of the Holy Teinity, in the same 19th year; bequeathed his body to be buried, in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity of his Chantry at Spi●●esby. Appointing, that the Master of that Chantry, being Parish-Priest of Spillesby, should have his best Horse, and best Saddle, in the name of a Mortuary; and in satisfaction of his Tithes and Oblations forgotten, or negligently paid by himself or his Officers. And departed 
c Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 54.  this life upon the ninth day of August, 20 R. 2. being then seized 
d Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 54.  of the Manor of Chategrave, in Com. Norff. Hokynton, in Com. Cantabr. Lilleford, in Com. Northampt. Hekingham, Skredyngton, and divers others, in Com. Linc and by the Courtesy of England, in right of Elizabeth his wife (Widow of William Latimer) of the Manors of Dylwike, with the Park; Wotton, Ronhale, and Stratton, in Com. Bedf. Boseyate, Burton juxta Thyngden, and Corby with the Hundred, in Com. Northampt. Isnampstede-Latimer, in Com. Buck. Bradfeld, in Com. Somerset. Daneby, Liverton, Syvington, and Thorneton, in Com. Ebor. leaving issue 
e Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 54.  by Alice his wife, William his son and heir Twenty four years of age: and by Elizabeth his second 
* Fx coll. R. Gl. S.  wife, sister and heir to john Nevil Lord Latimer Four 
f Arundel, ut supra.  other Sons; Robert, Thomas, john, and Bryan.  
Which William 
William.  had thereupon Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 27.  of his Lands; and was 
h T. Wal●. 396. n. 20.  one of the Peers in that Parliament of 22 R. 2, at which time King Richard made a formal Resignation of his Kingly Dignity.  
In 2 H. 4. this William was retained 
i Ex autogr. Penès Cler. pell.  to attend the King upon his Expedition into Scotland, with three Knights, besides himself, Twenty seven Men at Arms, and One hundred Sixty nine Archers: and to continue with him from the 20th of june. till the 13th of September ensuing: and had summons 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from the 20th R. 2. to 11 H. 4. He had two wives; Lucia, daughter 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to the Lady Aliva Strange of stokyn; and joan, 
m Esc. 〈◊〉 H. 4. n. 51.  one of the sisters and coheirs to Edmund Holland Earl of ●ent, Widow of Edmund Langele Duke of York: and died 
n Esc. 11 H. 4. n. 15.  at Eggefeild, in Com. Norff. upon Wednesday next ensuing the Festival of St. Andrew the Apostle (without any issue by the said joan) being then seized 
o Esc. 11 H. 4. n. 15.  of the Manor of Hokynton, in Com. Cantabr. Wykes- ufford Bredefeld, Baudesey,; and Combs, in Com. Suff. Eggefeld; the Manor of Walcote, called East-Halle; Whetac●●, Roughton, Chatgrave, and Walcote, called, Sire Welter's Manor; Lilford, in Com. Northampt. with Orby, and Partenay, in Com. Linc. leaving Robert 
p Esc. 11 H. 4. n. 15.  his son and heir Twenty four years of age: who doing his Homage soon after, had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 11 H. 4. m. 15.  of his Lands.  
In 12 H. 4. this Robert 
Robert.  obtained from the King a Confirmation 
r Pat 12 H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  of King Henry the Second Charter, made to Hugh the son of Pinchon (his Ancestor) sometime Steward to the Bishop of Durham, of all those Lands, which the said Pinchon held of him, (viz. Eresby, with its Members, as appeareth by the Inquisition beforementioned.) He also obtained Licence 
s Ib. m. 28.  the same year, to found a Chantry, for one Priest, in the Chapel of St. Katherine, in Saltflet- Haven; and to endow it with Four Messages, one Windmill, Sixty four Acres of Land, Twenty Acres of Meadow, and Forty Acres of Pasture, in Skydbroke; to Celebrate Divine Service there, for the good estate of himself, during this life, and afterwards for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of all his Ancestors.  
And being a most active and heroic person, in 3 H. 5. attended 
t Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 15. Stow's  that Warlike King into France, and was with him when he took 
u Ann. Holingsh. p. 553. a. n. 50.  Hareflew, and became Victorious 
x Ann. Holingsh. p. 553. a. n. 50.  in that great Battle of Agincourt. Also in 4 H. 5. he was by Indenture 
y Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve him farther, in his Wars of France. In which year, upon the death of Isabella the Widow of William de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, he had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4. H. 5. m. 10.  of the Castle and Town of Orford; and of the Manor of Perham, with the Advouson of the Priory of Ca●pesse. Likewise of the Manor of Ufford, and Advouson of the Church; of the Manors of Sogenho▪ and Wyndyrvill, and of the Key and Poole of Wodbrigge; all which she held 
a Rot. Fin. 4. H. 5. m. 10.  for life; the Inheritance belonging 
b Rot. Fin. 4. H. 5. m. 10.  to him, as Heir to that Earl. And in 5 H. 5. was again, 
c Rot. Franc. 5. H. 5. m. 15.  with him in another Expedition, then made into France, being 
d T. Wals. p. 445.  one of the chief Commanders in his Army, at the Siege of Caen in Normandy. In consideration whereof, and of his great Services in those Wars, he obtained a Grant 
e Pat. Norm. 5 H 5. m. 16.  of one hundred pounds per annum, to be yearly received out of the Customs of Wools, Woolfells, and Pelts, in the Port of Boston.  
And in 6 H. 5. still continuing 
f Rot. Franc 6 H. 5. m. 10.  in those Wars, was 
g Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 703.  at the Siege of Rouen. In 7 H. 5. he likewise abode 
h Ro●. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 11.  in those parts, and in 9 H. 5. had the King's Licence 
i Rit. Franc. 9 H 5 m. 13.  to travail. Moreover, in 1 H. 6. he was again retained by Indenture 
k Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve in the Wars of France, with three Knights, thirty six Men at Arms, and two hundred and forty Archers: at which time he was associated 
l Rot. Franc. 1 & 2 H. 6. m. 5.  with Thomas de Poynings, to conduct four hundred Men at Arms, and twelve hundred Archers, unto john Duke of Bedford, (the King's Uncle) than Regent there.  
And in 2 H. 6 accompanied 
a Holinsh p, 588. b. & 589. a.  him at the taking of Yurie, as also in that great Battle of Uernoil, where the English obtained a signal Victory.  
The next ensuing year also, 
b Ib. 589. b. n. 10.  discovery being then made, that a Gascoign, of the Garrison of Alanzon, had compacted with the French, to betray that place unto them, he was sent (with Sir john Falstolfe) for the prevention thereof: whereupon, when Charles de Villiers, came early in the Morning; with two hundred Horse, and three hundred foot, he slew and took the greatest part of them.  
Soon after this, likewise he was 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 705,  with the Earls of Salisbury and Suffolk, at the Siege of Monns in Champagne, which was 
n Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 705,  then won, with other Towns and Castles, to the number of thirty six. And in 7 H. 6. accompanied 
o Rot. Franc. 7 H 6. m. 2.  the great Cardinal Beaufort,, in his journey to Bohemia. In 10 H. 6 he Besieged 
p Pol. Virg. p 478 n. 40. Holinsh. p 607. a.  the Castle of St. Selerine; then bearing 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Title of Earl of Uandosme and Beaumond, Lord Willoughby of Monblay and Beaumesguil, as appears 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  by a safe conduct to him made, from john Duke of Beford, at that time Regent of France. And in 11 H. 6. was sent 
s Polyd. Virg. p. 482.  by the same Duke, to recover St. Ualeries, which after a short Siege, was rendered. About that time also he gave Battle to the French in Burgundy; where being 
t Ib n. 40.  Victorious, he took 
u Stow's Ann.  Loviers in his passage thence. And upon that Insurrection of the Norm●ns, (marching 
x Polyd Virg p 483  with the Earl of Aruudel) vanquished 
y Polyd Virg p 483  them, having thenthe command 
* Holinsh p. 609. b. n. ●0.  of six thousand Archers, and thirteen hundred Horse.  
In 12 H. 6. upon the death of joan, Duchess of York, Widow of Sir Henry Bromflet Knight, he being 
z Rot ●in. 12 H 6 m. 6.  then in the Wars of France, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Rot ●in. 12 H 6 m. 6.  of the Lands, which she held in Dower, from William Lord Willoughby, his Father, whose Wife 
b Rot ●in. 12 H 6 m. 6.  she formerly had been; and in 13 H. 6. besides of his own Retinue, twenty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers, with which by Indenture, 
c Fx autogr. p●n●s 〈…〉.  he covenanted to serve the King; he commanded 
d ●x autogr. p●n●s 〈…〉  all those which were retained 
e Rot 〈…〉 H 6 m ●  by Sir Bertine Entervesall Knight, and joined 
* H. 〈◊〉 p. 611. b n. ●0.  with the Lords Talbot and Seales, in taking the Towns of St. Dennis, and Pontois.  
After the Duke of Bedford's death, Edmund Duke of Somerset, and Richard Duke of York, being made 
f Polyd. Virg. 486. n. 20.  Generals of the English Forces in those parts; the French recovering strength, he was sent 
g Polyd. Virg. 486. n. 20.  to Paris, for the defence of that City; which through the assistance from the Duke of Burgundy, was Besieged 
h Ib n. 30. & 40. . Whereupon, having no 
i Ib  supply, he was constrained 
k Ib  to render it, (after it had been fifteen years in the possession of the English) and thence marched 
l Ib  to R●an.  
In 20 H. 6. he gave Battle 
m Ib. 490 n. 10. & 20.  to the French near Amiens; and being victorious, returned 
n Ib. 490 n. 10. & 20.  with great Booty to Rouen. In which year he was made 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl S  Master of the King's Hart-Hounds, and sent 
* Holinsh p. 619. a. n. 10.  by Richard Duke of York, (than Regent of France) into Anjou, where he made great spoil.  
This Robert Lord Willoughby took to Wife 
p Pat. 34 H. 6. m. 21.  Maud the Cousin and Co-heir to Ralph Lord Cromwell: and having been summoned 
q Claus. de insd. ann in dorso.  to Parliament, from 12 H. 4. to 29 H. 6. departed 
r Esc. 30. H. 6 n. 11.  this life, upon the Festival of St. james, the Apostle, 30 H. 6. being then seized 
s Esc. 30. H. 6 n. 11.  of the Manor of Plesley, in Com. Derb. and of the Manors of Hoggesthorpe, Wylughby, Eresby, Ingoldmels, Spillesby, Hundelby, Tofte, juxta Boston, Heptoft-Hall, Stepyng- magna, and Hamby, in Com. Linc. leaving 
t Esc. 30. H. 6 n. 11.  joan, the Wife of Sir Richard Welles Knight, his Daughter and Heir, twenty seven years of age.  
Having thus finished my discourse of this valiant and expert Soldier, I shall take leave to add, what an old Poet hath said 
u Ex Coll R. Gl S. ut supra.  of this Noble Family, and especially of him.  

O Holy St. George, O very Champion!  
O undefyled and most holy Knight!  
O gem of Chivalry! O very Emeraud stone!  
O Load-star of Loyalty, O Diamond most qwyght!  
O Saphir of sadness, O Ruby of most right!  
O very Carbuncle, O thou Mantase of Ynde,  
Grant me thy help, thy comfort for to find.   

I mean to be mediator unto thy great Captain,  
Which is the King of the celestial paradise;  
So that I may my Heart and Will constrained,  
Of mine old Ancestors to follow the guise;  
And things of rirght ever to enterprise;  
God for to serve; the King ever in like case,  
My time to spend in Faith, Peace, Truth, and Grace.   

For, with the Conquest, proved by old Evidence,  
Sir John de Willughby the valiant Chivalier,  
Did here inhabit, this is sooth sentence,  
Wh●se Arms was Azure, an Hermit sable clear:  
His life in rest continued many a year,  
Holy St. George grant me to do the same,  
Increase of Honour devoid of sin and shame.   

Of his Descent, and of his Worthiness,  
The Arms of Israel his very habitude,  
De nostre Dame; saving the difference  
With Arms of Honour, Ve●enge the Pyakill;  
By Grace, Hardiness, Strength, and Mirakyll,  
A Bugle was s●ain by mine old ancestry,  
Whose Head powdered Hermyn bears yet memory.   

In later days one Willughby, a true Knight,  
Was in Barbary and made discomforture  
There of the King; and took him through his might,  
Whose name was Cane, of whom he made rekevyn,  
And with his ransom he did himself enewyn  
To build Barbican without Creplegate,  
Through help of St. George, he was so fortunate.   

Of my old ancestors by help of God's might,  
By reason of Marriage, and lineal Descent,  
A saracen King discumfyt was in Fight.  
Whose Head my Crest shall ever be present.  
Holy St. George, with faithful true intent,  
Exalt mine Honour, devoid all enmmytie,  
To follow the old in Truth and Loyalty.   

In Agincourt with King Henry the fifth  
Ld. Robert de Willughby did Acts of great Honour;  
Six against one; but with his Deeds swift  
He won the Gre; a Maid was called therefore  
The Maid of England in France for evermore,  
Holy St. George b● mean that he may sty  
To sing the Sanctus with the Hierarchy.   

Now holy St. George, mine only avower,  
In whom I trust for my protection;  
O very Chevalier of the stourished Flower  
By whose Hands thy Sword and Shield hast won,  
Be mediator, that she may to her Sun  
Cause me to hear R●x splendens songen on hie,  
Before the Trinity, when that I shall die.   
A word now of Maud, the last Wife of this Rob●rt Lord Willughby; who surviving him, had thereupon the King's Precept, 
i 〈…〉  to the Sheriff of Lincolnshire, for assignation of her Dowry.  
This Maud, afterwards became the Wife 
k 〈…〉  of Sir Thomas Nevil Knight, a younger 
l 〈…〉  Son to Richard Earl of Salisbury: and upon the Imprisonment 
m 〈…〉  of the same Sir Thomas, in 38 H. 6. (whose Lands and Goods were seized 
n 〈…〉  into the King's hands, for his rebellious actings) found so much favour, as that she had an assignation 
o 〈…〉  of two hundred pounds per annum, out of those which were of her own Dowry.  
By her Testament, 
p Horn qu 17  bearing date 18 julii, An. 1497. (12 H. 7.) she bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the College of ●atshail, before the high Altar, on the right hand of her Uncle Ralph Lord Cromwell, under a stone, there ready provided by her, for the same; appointing, that if she should die in the Parish of Ta●shal, her Solemn Obsequies (except Burial) should be done in that Church: and accordingly lieth there with this Epitaph upon 〈◊〉 Tombstone;  
〈…〉 Matilda, nuper domina 〈…〉 Roberti domini de 〈…〉 & hares illustris domini Radulphi nuper domini Cromwell militis, fundatoris hujus collegii; quae obiit 30 die Augusti, An. Dom. MCCCCXCVII. cujus animae propitietur Deus, Amen.  
¶ The Issue Male of the principal branch of this noble Family, being thus extinct; Sir Robert 
Robert.  Willughby Knight, Son 
* Ex Coll. R. Gl S.  of Thomas, (by joan his Wife, Daughter 
q Esc. 5. E. 4. n. 35.  of Sir Richard Arundel Knight) a younger Brother to this last Robert Lord Willughby, became the next Heir Male; and died 
r Ibid.  30 Maii, 5 E. 4. being then seized 
s Ibid.  of the Manor of ●raundon, in Com. War. Wichampton, in Com. Dorset. Bredfeld, Sogenho, Wodbrigg, Wykes- ufford, Combs, Ufford, Benge, Parham, Baudeseye, Ketilberghe, and Wyndervile; as also of the Hundred of Staunford, in Com. Suff. and of the Manor of Ronghton, in Com. Norff. leaving 
t Ibid.  Sir Robert Willughby Knight, his Son and Heir, sixteen years of age, [which Sir Robert, 
Robert.  was also found 
u Ibid.  Cousin and Heir to Alianore, the other Daughter of Sir Richard Arundel Knight, his Mother's Sister, who died without Issue] Cecilie his Wife, Daughter 
x Esc. 20 E. 4. n. 14.  of Leo Lord Welles, surviving.  
But this last mentioned Sir Robert Willughby, enjoyed his Inheritance not long; for upon the twenty fourth of March, 7 E. 4. he departed 
y Esc. 7. E. 4. n. 37.  this life, being then within age, leaving 
z Esc. 7. E. 4. n. 37.  Christopher, his Brother and Heir, fourteen years old.  
Which Christopher, 
Christopher  in 14 E. 4. making proof of his age, had Livery 
a Claus. 14. E. 4. m. 18.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited: 
b Claus. 14. E. 4. m. 18.  and by his Testament 
c Horn qu. 35.  bearing date 1 Nou. An. 1498. (14 H. 7.) appointed, that his Body should be buried in the Church of the Nuns at Campsey, in Com. Suff. before the high Altar, where his Father lay interred; bequeathing to the Prioress there, twenty pounds. To every of the old Nuns, six shillings and eight pence. To each of the young Nuns, three shillings and four pence. To the Master of the Chantry there, forty shillings. To every Priest there, to sing Mass of Requiem, and Dirige, in the Choir for his Soul, ten shillings. For the making another Tomb, for Robert late Lord Willughby, (his Uncle) at Metyngham, ten Marks: and to William Willughby, his eldest Son; or to him, who after his death should be his Heir, half his Plate and Jewels. The Probate whereof bears date 13 julii, An. 1499.  
This Chri●topher had also two 
f Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  other Sons; Charles and Thomas. Which Thomas, being an industrious Student in the Common Laws of this Realm, was advanced 
g Orig Judie, p. 8● in Chron.  to the State and degree of a Sergeant at Law, in Trin. Term. 13 H. 8. And to be 
h Ib. p. 83.  the King's Sergeant 28 Apr. 22 H. 8. Likewise one of the Justices 
i Ib. p. 84.  of the Court of Common-Pleas, 9 Oct. 29 H. 8. from whom Sir Percinal Wil●ughby Knight, late of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. and Middleton, in Com. Warr. by the Marriage of the eldest Daughter and Co-heir to Sir Francis Wil●ughby Knight, did lineally descend.  
But I return to William, Son and Heir of Christopher.  
This William, 
William.  in 19 H. 7. had a special Livery 
k Pat. 19 H. 7. p. 2.  of his Father's Lands. And at length, by the failer of of Issue Male of the Lord Welles, came to be 
l Pat. 24 H. 7. p. 1.  one of his Coheirs; Cecilie his Mother, being one of the Daughters of Leo Lord Welles, [whose Grandson Robert Lord Welles, dying without Issue, left joan his Sister and Heir, Married to Richard Hastings Esquire, as I have elsewhere showed.]  
Whereupon, in 14 H. 7. the Lord Welles his Lands being then shared 
m Ibid.  amongst those Coheirs; this William had Livery 
n Ibid.  of the Manors of Sayns-Park Hall, and Hem●ales, in Theydon- Ge●●on: as also of the Manor of Madeley, in Imping, in Com. Essex. for his purparty. And in 3 H. 8. a War being 
o Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20.  then designed with France, on the behalf of Ferdinand, King of Arragon, and Thomas Grey, Marquess Dorset, constituted General of the English Army, he accompanying 
p Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 20.  him in that Expedition, arrived at 〈◊〉, a Port of 〈◊〉, with purpose to invade Guienne.  
After this, in 5 H. 8. after the taking of Therovene, being 
a S●ow's An●.  with the King at the Siege of Tournay; upon the yielding thereof, accompanied with the Lords L'isle and Bergavenny, and six hundred Men, he entered 
b Stow's An●.  that City, by the King's appointment.  
By his Testament, 
q hankin qu. 〈◊〉.  bearing date 4 Maii, 18 H. 8. he appointed his Body to be buried in the Collegiate-Church of Spiles●y; and to the Church of Parham, for his Tithes and Offerings negligently forgotten, bequeathed four pounds.  
Appointing, that the Lady Mary (Salines) his Wife (a Spaniard, who had been a Maid of Honour to Queen Catherine, first Wife of King H. 8.) should have and enjoy, for term of her life, his Manors and Lordships of Hellow, Abye, Swabye, UUelles, Alforde, Parteney, and Thed●lthorpe, in Com. Linc. UUalcote, UUheatacre, and UUheatacre- Burrough, in Com. Norff. Ufford, Bredfelde, Sogennowe, UUinderfelde, UUood●ridge, O●ford, UUykes ufford, and Cambys, in Com. Suff. according to the Covenants of Marriage made betwixt her and him. And as to the residue of all his other Manors, viz. Eresby, 〈◊〉, Toynton, Willoughby, Steping, the great Hanby, Ful●●stowe- Beke, Fullistowe- Arsick, Saf●●et Haven, ●okerington; Fris●eney, Yngolmells, Westerkele, Stykford, Ratheby, Skyrbe●●; the T●lle in Boston; Dubledike, in Gosberkirke, otherwise called Gosberton, and Pinchebeke, in Com. Linc. Rowton, in Com. Norff. and Parham, in Com. Suff. Also the reversion of his Manors of Egefelde, in Com. Norff and Wes●ringe, in Com. Linc. after the decease of his Brother john Willughby, and Cecilie his Wife: with the reversion of his Manor of Ba●●es●y, in Com. Suff. after the decease of his Brother George Willughby, and Anastace his Wife: Likewise that his Manors of Orby, Brugh, Hoggisthorp, Skidbrok, Be●cheforth, and Folteby, in Com. Linc. should go to the performance of his Will. And after the decease of Thomas Willughby, and Bridget his Wife, and the Heirs Male of his Body, lawfully begotten, that the Manor of Brandon, in Com. War. should remain for performance of his Will, and payment of his Debts.  
Furthermore, that a Tomb should be set up, For himself and his Wife, at Spillesby-Colledge; and another at Me●ingham, for the late Lord Willoughby, (Sir Robert) his nigh Kinsman. And that there should be bestowed upon his Burial, in all charges, viz. Black Gowns, the Dole, the Hearse, the Dinner, and carriage of his Corpse to Spillesby, two hundred pounds Sterling. Also, that the Chantry of Sp●●●esby should have to the building of it, and the Church, two hundred pounds in Sterling Money, in recompense of the Lead that he had there. And six pounds a year, to find a Priest to sing for himself, his Wife, his Father, Mother, and Children, and good Friends, as also four pounds for an Obits every year, for himself, for ninty nine years.  
This William Lord Willughby, being at the Siege of Tournay, in 5 H. 8. was 
* Holings●●. 824. a. n. 20.  associated with the Viscount L'isle (id est Charles Brandon) for the defence of the Ordnance, with their Bands, and was 
a Ib b. n. 20.  one of the chief of those Commanders, which entered that City, upon the render thereof▪ He had Summons 
b Ex Rot pen●s Cler. de le Pettibag . to Parliament, in 1. 3. and 6 H. 8. and departing 
c ● 11. in offic. Arm. 113 b.  this life, at 〈◊〉, in Com. Suff. 19 Oct. 17 H. 8. was buried 
d ● 11. in offic. Arm. 113 b.  in the Collegiate Church of Met●●ngham, in the same County, leaving Issue 
s Pat 20. H. 8. p. 1.  one sole Daughter his Heir, named Catherine, whose Wardship in 20 H. 8. Charles Brandon, than Duke of Suff●●k, obtained 
t Pat 20. H. 8. p. 1. . Which Catherine, making proof of her age, in 26 H. 8. had Livery 
u Esc. 26 H. 8. n. 10●.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; and afterward became the fourth Wife 
x cattle of Nob by R. B.  of that great Duke, but without any Issue, surviving; afterwards Married 
y cattle of Nob by R. B.  to Richard Bartue Esquire, of whose Descendants I shall speak in their proper place.   

Willoughby, Lord Brooke.  
I Come now to Sir Robert 
Robert.  Willoughby Knight, Son 
z E● Coll. R. Gl ● Videses etiam Rot. ●in 19 B. 4. m. 5.  and Heir of john Willoughby, (a younger Branch of the Family of Eresby) and Anne his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Sir Edmund Cheney of 〈◊〉, in Com. Wilts. Knight, by Alice his Wife, Daughter 
b E● Coll. R. Gl ● Videses etiam Rot. ●in. 19 B. 4. m. 5.  and Heir of Sir Humphrey Stafford of Hoke Knight, and Grandson 
c E● Coll. R. Gl ● Videses etiam Rot. ●in. 19 B. 4. m. 5.  to Thomas a younger Son to Robert Lord Willoughby, and Elizabeth his Wife. Sister and Heir to john Nevil, Lord Latimer.  
This Sir Robert Willoughby, Married 
d Rot. ●in. 15. E. 4. m. 9  Blanch, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Robert Champernon Esquire; and (having Issue 
e Ibid.  by her) doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Ibid.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 1 R. 3. bearing an hearty affection to Henry Earl of Richmund, he was one of those, who rose 
g Polyd. Virg. p. 552. n. 2●.  in Arms on his behalf, against King Richard. And when he discerned, 
h Polyd. Virg. p. 552. n. 1●.  that the Duke of Buckingham, (who was the principal person in that Insurrection) did miscarry in his attempt, he fled 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 552. n. 1●.  into Britanny, with Thomas Marquis Dorset, and others, reserving himself for a fitter opportunity, which within a short time after happened. For returning with that Earl, he became a successful sharer in the benefit of his great Victory at Bosworth-Field, King Richard being there slain. Whereupon, as a person of much trust (the Earl of Richmund, then assuming the Title of King, by the Name of Henry the Seventh) he was by him sent 
k 〈…〉  into Yorkshire, to suppress any Tumult, which might be made in those parts: and to bring with him from Shiriff-Hoton Castle, Edward Earl of Warwick, Son and Heir to George Duke of Clarence, (a youth of about fifteen years of age) whom King Richard had caused to be there kept Prisoner. Soon after which, in consideration of his especial Services, and singular Fidelity, he was advanced 
l 〈◊〉. p. 566. n. 20.  to the Dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Brooke, by reason of his residence at Brook, (near Westbury) in Wiltshire, so called from that little Torrent running there.  
Moreover, being an expert Soldier, in 4 H. 7. he was made 
m Ib. p. 57●. Ex autogr penès Cler. Pell.  Captain General of those Forces, then sent in aid of the Duke of Britanny against the French: and in 5 H. 7. retained 
n Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea, towards Britanny, with four Knights, twenty six Men at Arms, and nine hundred and seventy Archers, for the space of three Months. In 8 H. 7. being constituted 
o Pat. 8. H 7. p. 1 m. 3.  Marshal of the English-Army, then sent into France; wherein the King himself was, he attended 
p Stow's Ann.  him, at the Siege of ●●loine. And in 12 H 7. upon the Cornish-mens' Insurrection, was 
q Polyd. Virg. q. 605. n. 30.  one of the Chief Commanders, in the Army raised for the suppressing them.  
Having been summoned 
r Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 11 and 12 H. 7. by his Testament 
s Blamy● qu. 19  bearing date 19 Aug. An. 1502. (17 H. 7.) he bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Church of that Parish, wherein he should happen to die: appointing, that part of the Issues and Profits of M●●ton, and Kelmesham, etc. in the County of UUorcester, and the Manors of Helpringham, Thorpe- Latimer, Skredyngton, Heckington, Ledynghall, and Swynehed, in Com. Linc. (then lately belonging to Richard Lord Latimer) should be employed for the space of twenty years, next after his decease▪ to the finding of a Priest, to sing in the Parish-Church of Hoke, in Com. Dors. for that term, taking for his Salary every year ten Marks, and to the Relief of fourteen poor Men and Women, by the space of the said twenty years, to pray for his Soul; as also for the Soul of Blanch his Wife, and the Souls of his Father and Mother.  
After which, ere long, he departed this life; for the Probate of that his Testament, beareth date upon the twenty fifth of December next ensuing.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his Son and Heir, who, in 22 H. 7. obtained from the King a Grant 
t Pat. 22. H. 7. p. 1.  in Fee, of the Manor of Trethewe, in Com. Cornub. also of all the Lands in Trethewe, which did belong to Henry Bodrigan: and in 3 H. 8. was 
u Herb. Hist of H. 8. p. 30. Stow's Ann.  one of the chief Commanders of those Forces, then sent into Biscay, on the behalf of Ferdinand, King of Arragon, against the French, with design to invade Guienne.  
This Robert, having Married 
x Esc. 16. H. 8. n. 3.  Elizabeth, the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Richard Beauchamp of Powick, in Com. Wigorn, and of Alcester, in come. War. Knight; on whom he begot a Son called Edward: had 
y Esc. 16. H. 8. n. 3.  in her right the Manor of Alcester, within which, the principal seat is called Beauchamp's-Court. He afterward Married 
h ●●. Coll. R Gl. S.  a second Wife, viz. D●rothie, Daughter of Thomas Grey, Marquess Dorset; by whom he had Issue 
i ●●. Coll. R Gl. S.  two Sons, Henry and William, who died of the Sweeting Sickness: and two Daughters, Elizabeth, Married to john Pawlet, Marquis of UUinchester; and Anne to Charles Blount, Son and Heir to William Lord Montjoy. And by his Testament, 
z 〈…〉  bearing date 1 Oct. An. 1521. (13 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be Buried in the Hospital called the Savoy, in the Suburbs of London, before the Image of St. john Baptist; appointing, that a Priest of honest conversation should be provided, to sing and pray for his Soul, as also for his Wife's Soul, and all his Ancestors Souls for ever, in the place where he should be buried, taking for his yearly Salary, seven pounds. To his Bastard-Sons, William and George, when they should arrive to the age of twenty four years, each of them sixty six pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, for their promotion and living. To Margaret his Bastard Daughter, when she should come to eighteen years of age, sixty six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence. And to his Son Henry, all his Harness, Bowes, Arrows, and all other his Weapons defensive, to the intent he should be therewith ready to serve his Prince, in time of need. And departing 
a Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 123.  this life shortly after, by a Pestilential air, 10 Nou. 13 H. 8. was buried 
b Tashe qu. 20  in the Church of Bere-Ferrers; leaving 
c Esc. 16. H. 8. n. 3.  Elizabeth, Anne, and Blanch, his Cousins and next Heirs, viz. 
d Esc. 16. H. 8. n. 3.  Daughters of Edward his eldest Son, who died in his life time, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Richard Nevil, Lord Latim●r.  
Of which Daughters, Elizabeth was Married 
e Ex Coll. H. Ferrer arm.  to Fulke Grevill, a younger Son to Sir Edward Grevill, of M●cote, in Com. War. Knight; Anne, died 
f Ex Coll. H. Ferrer arm.  a Maid, and Blanch, 
g Ex Coll. H. Ferrer arm.  to Sir Francis Dautrey Knight, who died Issueless: Dorothy his Wife surviving, who afterwards married 
h Tashe, u● supra.  to William Blount Lord Montjoy.   

Willoughby of Parham.  
IN 1 E. 6. Sir William 
William  Willoughby Knight, Son 
a Ex ejusdem Familiae stemmate.  and Heir to Christopher Willoughby of Parham, in Com. Suff. (a younger 
b Ex ejusdem Familiae stemmate.  Son to Christopher Lord Willoughby of Eresby) by 
c Ex ejusdem Familiae stemmate.  Elizabeth, Wife of the said Christopher, Daughter of Sir George Talbois Knight, being created 
d Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 6. m. 19  Lord Willoughby of Parham, 20 Feb. 1 E. 6. by reason 
e Life of E. 6. by Sir John Hayw. p. 6.  that King Henry the Eighth did design that Honour to him, was in 4 E. 6. made 
f Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 8.  Lieutenant of Calais, and the Marches adjacent.  
This William, in 12 Eliz. upon that Insurrection 
g Annal. Eliz. pe● Ca●d.  in the North, by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, marched 
Annal. Eliz. pe● Ca●d.  with the Earl of Sussex, (than Precedent of the North) against them. And having Married, 
i Ex praef. stemmate.  to his first Wife, Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Heneage Knight, by whom he had Issue 
k Ex praef. stemmate.  Charles, 
Charles.  his Son and Heir: by his Testament 
l Martin qu. 25.  bearing date at Doncaster, 10 Dec. An. 1569. (16 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried at Parham, and died in An. 1574. as may seem by the Probate thereof, leaveing Margaret Vicountesse Hereford, his second Wife, surviving 
m Martin qu. 25 .  
Which Charles, succeeding him in his Lands and Honour, took to Wife 
n 〈◊〉. of Nob. by 〈◊〉.  Margaret the Daughter of Edward Earl of Lincoln, by whom he had issue 
o 〈…〉  two sons; William, who died in his life-time and Sir Ambrose Willoughby Knight: and 
p 〈…〉  three daughters; Anne, Married to Sir William Pelham of Brokelsby, in Com. Linc. Knight; Mary to ... and Catherine to Sir john Savile of Howley, in Com. Ebor. Knight.  
Which William, 
William.  by 
q 〈…〉  Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of Sir Christopher Hilliard Knight, had issue 
r 〈…〉  two sons; William (who succeeded him in his Honour) and Sir Thomas Willoughby Knight: and three daughters; Catherine, Married to joseph Godfrey of Thunnock, in Com. ... Esquire; Marry, to William Booth; and Elizabeth to William Hickman of Gaynesborough, in Com. Linc. Esquire. Which William, his eldest son, took to Wife 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Frances, daughter to john Earl of Rutland: and by her had issue two sons, Francis his son and heir, and William: and two daughters; viz. Frances, Married to Sir Bulstrode Whitlock of Chilton, in Com. Wiltes. Knight, and Elizabeth, who died unmarried.  
Which Francis, 
Francis.  succeeding him in his honour, Married Elizabeth one of the daughters and coheirs to Sir Edward Cecil Knight, Viscount Wimbleton: and by her had issue one son, called William, who died young; and three daughters; viz. Diana, Married to Heneage Earl of Winchelsey, Frances to William Lord Brereton of Laghlin in Ireland; and Elizabeth to Roger jones Viscount Ranellagh in that Realm.  
To whom succeeded in his Honours William 
William.  his Brother, who Married Anne daughter of Sir Philip Carey Knight, by whom he had issue seven sons; George his son and successor in that honour, Henry and William who died unmarried, john yet living, james and Carey dead, and Charles; and five daughters; Frances Married to Sir john Harpur of Swarkeston, in Com. Derb. Knight. Elizabeth died unmarried; Anne wedded to Sir john Harpur of Calke, in Com. Derb. Baronet. Marry died unmarried; and Katherine yet living.  
Which William Lord Willougby died in the Barbados, and was buried at Naith, in Com. Linc. George 
George.  Lord Willoughby his son, Married Elizabeth daughter and coheir to Henry Fienes, alias Clinton, Esquire; by whom he had issue john: (now Lord Willoughby) and departing this life at Naith, in An. 1674. was there buried.   

St. Maur.  
[8 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family, the first I find mention, is Milo 
Milo.  de St. Maur; who, is 18 joh. took 
a Claus. 18 Joh. m. 1.  part with the rebellious Barons, against that King. The next is Geffrey 
Geffrey.  de St. Maur, who Married 
b Pat. 22 H. 3. m. 5.  the daughter and heir of William de Rughdon.  
After this, of Laurence 
Laurence.  de St. Maur; which Laurence, in 11 Edw. 1. obtained a Grant 
c Cart. 11 E. 1. n. 7.  for a Market, upon the Thursday every Week, at his Manor of Rode, in Com. Somers. and a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Margaret the Virgin: and, departing 
d Rot. Fin. 24 E. 1. m. 14.  this life in 24 Edw. 1. left Nicholas, 
Nicholas.  his son and heir; who, doing his homage, had Livery 
e Ibid.  of his Lands.  
This Nicholas was in all those Expeditions which were made into Scotland, in 
f Rot. Scoc. 27 ●. 1. m. 17.  27. 29, 
g Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 1. m. 5.  and 
h Rot Scoc. 31 B. 1 m. 12.  31 Edw. 1. and in 34 Edw. 1. served again there; being in 
i Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  the retinue of Henry de Lancaster, the younger son to Edmund Crouchback Earl of Lancaster: and Married 
k Esc. 7 ●. 2. n. 36.  Helen, the eldest of the three daughters and coheirs to Alan la Zouche of Ashby, in Com. Leic. having for her purparty 
l Rot. Fin. 8 E. 2. m. 21.  of the Lands, whereof the said Alan died seized, the Manor of North- Molton in Com. Devon., and Moiety of the Manor of Gatesden, in Com. Hertf. He had likewise summons 
m Rot. Scoc. 〈…〉. 2. in dorso, m. 9  to repair unto Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. And, having been summoned 
n Claus de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament in 8 Edw. 2. only, died 
o Esc. 10 E. a. n. 59  in 10 of that King's Reign, being then seized 
p Esc. 10. E. a. n. 59  of certain Lands in Bassingburne, in Com. Cantabr. as also of certain Lands in Hampton- Meysi, in Com. Gloc. of the Inheritance of Eve de Meysi, sometime his Wife. Likewise of the Manor of Polton, juxta Crekelade, with the Advowson of the Church, and Manor of Eton- Meysy, in Com. Wilts. and of the Manor of Northam. in Com. Devon. of the Inheritance of Elen his Wife, then surviving; leaving 
q Esc. 10 E. a. n. 59  Thomas 
Thomas.  his son and heir nine years of age. Which Elen, afterwards became the Wife 
r Claus. 〈…〉. 2. m. 23.  of Alan de Cherleton.  
But of this Thomas I have not seen any more, than that he Founded 
s Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 8●6. b. 31.  the Little Priory at Pulton, in Com. Wiltes. annexing it, as a Cell, to that of Semplingham, in Com. Linc.  
To whom succeeded Sir Nicholas 
Nicholas.  de St. Maur Knight. Which Sir Nicholas, in 21 Edw. 3. being in the Wars of France, was 
t Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  of the Retinue with Maurice de Berkley: and, again, in 33 E. 3. of the retinue 
u Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 5.  with Thomas de Holland: And, having been summoned 
x Claus. de iisd ann in dorso.  to Parliament, from 25 to 34 Edw. 3. departed 
y Esc. 35. ●. 3 p. 2. n. 52.  this life on Friday, next after the Assumption of our Lady, in 35 Edw. 3. being seized 
z Esc. 35 ●. 3. p. 2. n. 52.  of the Manors of North- Molto●, in Com. Devon. Eton-Meysy, and Wittenham, in Com. Wiltes. and of the Manors of Win●rid- Eagle, in Com. Dorset Caste●- Cary Nershe; North-Barwe; South-Barwe; Rode, Corscombe, ●restelege, Blakeford, Broghton;;; and the Borough of Wincaulton, in Com. Somerset, leaving issue, by Nuriel, his Wife, 
a Ex c●ll. ●. Gl. S.  daughter and heir to james, son and heir to Richard Lord Lovel, Nicholas 
b Esc. ut supra.  his son and heir, nine years of age; who died 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  in his Minority; whereupon, Richard his brother succeeded 
d Ex. coll. R. Gl. S.  him.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  in 10 R. 2. was 
e Rot. Franc. 10 R. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of France, and of the retinue with Richard Earl of Ardundel, Admiral of England. This Richard de St. Maur Married 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Ela, the daughter and coheir of Sir john St. Lo Knight: and, having been summoned 
g Claus. de iis●. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 4 R. 2. till 2 H. 4. inclusive, died 
h ●sc. 2 H. 4. n. 55.  15 Maii, the same year, being seized 
i ●sc. 2 H. 4. n. 55.  of the Manors of Winefride- Eagle, in Com. Dorset. Whittenham, Langenham, Hulpringham; the fourth part of the Manor of Immere, the third part of the Manor of Lokynton; as also of the Manor of Westbury, with the Moiety of the Hundred, in Com. Wilts. Likewise of the Manor of North- Molton, in Com. Devon. Hampton-Mey●y; 〈◊〉, Bradeston, and Styntescombe, in Com. Glo●. castle Cary, Mershe, Brokton; Rode, Stoke, hallow, Presteley, 〈◊〉, and Borough of Wincaulton, in Com. Somerset. leaving 
k Ibid.  Richard, 
Richard.  his son and heir Twenty three years of age; with two 
l 〈◊〉 col. R. Gl. S.  other sons, john and Nicholas.  
Which Richard, in 22 R. 2. went 
m Pat. 22 R. 2. p 1. m. 3.  into Ireland, with Thomas Duke of Surrey, then Lieutenant of that Realm: and, in 3 Hen. 4. was 
n Rot. Franc. 3 H. 4. m. 11.  in the Wars of France. And, having been summoned 
o Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 3 to 8 Hen. 4, departed 
p Lib. cedul. 10 H. 4. P. 106.  this life in 10 Hen. 4. leaving Alice 
q Rot. ●in. 10 H. 4. m. 5.  his daughter and heir, then in Minority; and Mary his Wife surviving. Which Mary and thereupon for her Dowry, an assignation 
r Claus. 10 H. ● 4. m. 15.  of the Manors of Rode, and Winfrid- Eagle; as also of the Manor of Shepton- Montagu, in Com. Somerset. and Licence to Marry Hugh Mortimer Esquire.  
Shortly after this, El● the Widow of Sir Richard de St. Maur the elder, by her Testament 
s Arundel, vol. 2. f. 43. b.  bearing date 28 Nou. An. 1409. (11 H. 4.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the New Chapel of 〈◊〉- Priory, next to the Grave of the said Sir Richard St. Maur, her husband; and gave to her son Nicholas Twenty pounds. Likewise to her son john, a set of Bedes, of Coral, garnished with Gold and departed 
t 〈…〉  this life the same year; leaving 
u 〈…〉  john her son, her heirmale; and the before specified Alice, her Granddaughter, her heir-female, viz. daughter and heir to Richard her eldest son, who deceased in her life-time.  
Upon proof 
x Esc. 2 H. 6.  of the age of which Alice, in 2 Hen. 6. it did appear, that she was born in the House of Thomas Cressy, Citizen and Mercer of London, in the Parish of St. Laurence, in Cripplegate-Ward, in that City; upon the Twenty-fourth day of july, 10 H. 4. and Baptised in the Church of St. Laurence. As also, that she became the Wife 
y Claus. 2 H. ●. m. 12.  of Sir William le Zouche Knight, who, performing his ●calty, at that time, had Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Norwich.  
[8 Edw. 2.]  
THe first of this Name, of whom I have seen mention, is Geffrey 
G●ffrey.  de Norwich; who, in 14 joh. did partake 
a Ypod. Neust. p. 53. n. 50.  with Robert Fitzwalter, in his rebellious actings against that King, whereupon he was committed to prison.  
From whom descended (I presume) Walter 
Walter.  the 〈◊〉, who in 5 E. 2. was made 
b 〈…〉  one of the Barons of the King's Exchequer; and at that time obtained a Charter 
c 〈…〉  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Crouchestoke, 〈…〉, Gunton- Magna, Crelsingham, and East- 〈◊〉 in Com. Norff. Bran●eld, 〈◊〉, UUalpoler, Shepemedwe, UUeston, and Horingwell, in Com. Suff. as also in Sk●●dington, and Burton, 〈…〉 and Hoddesdon, in Com. 〈◊〉  
This Walter had Summons 
d 〈…〉  to Parliament in 8 E. 2. but no more: And, in 9 E. 2. in consideration 
e Rot. ●n 9 ●. 2. m. 11  of his good services, done and to be done; as also, for Fifty Marks in Money, paid to the Exchequer, obtained a Grant 
f Rot. ●n. 9 ●. 2. m. 11  of the Marriage of Roger, the son and heir of john Huse, Cousin and heir to john de Berewick. Moreover, in 13 Edw. 2. he was made 
g Claus 13 E. 2. m. 15.  Treasurer of the Exchequer: and, in 14 E. 2. obtained the King's Licence, 
h Cart. 14 E. 2. n. 13.  for a Fair, at his Manor of ling, in Com. Norff. upon the Eve and Day of St. Margaret, and two days following (besides that Fair, which he had there before, upon the Festival of St. Edmund the Martyr.) Also a Grant 
i Ib. n. 27.  of the Manors of Dalham, and Bradefeld; with the Advouson of the Church of Dalham, in Com. Suff. to hold in Feeferme, for the Rent of Forty pounds per annum to the Exchequer.  
In 15 E. 2. at the instance 
k Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 19  of Walter, Bishop of Exeter, he was again made 
l Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 19  Treasurer of the Exchequer. And, in 16 E. 2. Lieutenant 
m Claus. ●. 6 E. 2. m. 20.  to the same Walter, at that time Treasurer, during his recess upon his own affairs: And departed 
n T. Walls ●. 110. n. 10.  this life in 2 E. 3.  
To whom succeeded Sir john 
john  de Norwich Knight. Which Sir john in 8 E. 3. obtained Licence 
o Cart. ●. E. ●. n. 31.  for a Market every week upon the Friday, at Great Nassingham in Com. Norff. And for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve and Day of the Apostles Simon and jude. In 9 E. 3. this Sir john was 
p Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 28.  in the Wars of Scotland; and, in 11 E. 3. in 
q Rot. Vasc. 11 E. 3. m. 1●.  those of Gascoine; by reason whereof he had respite 
r Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 2. in dorso, m. 21  for payment of his Debts, until the Festival of St. Peter ad vincula, next ensuing. And, in 12 E. 3. in farther consideration 
s Claus. 12. E. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  of his services, had an allowance 
t Claus. 12. E. 3. p. 2. m. 1.  of Sixty pounds fourteen shillings, of the surplusage of what was due to him, from the time he had been Admiral of the whole Fleet to the Northwards: In which year he was again 
u Rot. Vasc● 12 E. 3. m. 2  in the Wars of Gascoin●. And, by reason 
x Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 10.  of his great services there in 13 E. 3. had a grant 
y Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m 10.  of Fifty Marks per annum to be paid out of the Exchequer, until provision of Lands equivalent, should be made, in some fit place for him.  
In 17 E. 3. he had Licence 
z Pat. 17 ●. 3●. p. 2. m. 34.  to make Castles of his Houses at Metyngham, in Com. Suff. Also of those at Blackworth, and Ling, in Com. Norff. And, in 18 E. 3. was again 
a Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 19  in the wars of France. So likewise in 
b Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 15. 19  E. 3. being then of the retinue with Henry de Lancaster Earl of Derby. In 21 E. 3. he was 
u Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  also in those wars. And, in 24 E. 3. obtained Licence 
* Weevers ●un. Mon. p. 865.  to Found a Chantry in the Church of Raveningham, in the Diocese of Norwich, consisting of one Master and eight Priests, to the honour of the blessed Virgin, St. Andrew the Apostle, and All-Saints; to Celebrate Divine Service, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Margaret his Wife, etc. In 31 E. 3. he had another Charter 
x Cart. 31 E. 3. n. 2.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Crouchestoke whither, Shotesham, Poringlond, Sculthory Lyng, and Great- Massingham, in Com. Norff. Brontefeld, Melles, UUenaston, Thorington, UUalpole, Shipmeade, Metingham, Ilketeshall, Reddesham, and Dalingho, in Com. Suff. And, having been summoned 
y Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 16 & 34 E. 3. (but no more) departed 
z Claus. 36 ●. 3 m. 15.  this life in 36 E. 3.  
To whom succeeded john 
john  his Grandson; viz. 
a Esc. 40 E ● n. 28.  son of Walter; which Walter died in his life-time. This john, making proof of his age in 46 E. 3. had Livery 
b Claus. 46 E. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands: and, being afterwards a Knight, died 
c Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 52.  about the Festival of the Circumcision of our Lord, in 48 E. 3. then seized 
d Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 52.  of the Manors of Brad●eld, Dalham, Ilketeshall, Schip-Medway, Reddesham, Mellis, UUenhaston, Brunfeld, Dalinghoo, thorington, and of the Castle of Meringham, in Com. Suff. also of the Manor of Sculthorp, in Com, Norff. leaving 
e Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 52.  Katherine de Brews, daughter of Thomas, brother of john, Grandfather to him the said john, his Cousin and next heir, Thirty two years of age. Which Katherine, doing her homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 48 E. 3. m. 15.  of his Lands: but afterwards, taking upon her the habit of a Nun 
g Esc. 3 R. ●. n. 14.  at Dertford, in Com. Cantii; William de Vfford, Earl of Suffolk, son and heir of Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk, by Margaret his Wife, sister of Thomas de Norwich, father of the said Katherine, was found 
h Esc. 3 R. ●. n. 14.  to be her next heir.   

Hothum.  
[8 Edw. 2.]  
THat this Family hath been of great Antiquity in Yorkshire, might easily be manifested from sundry Authorities: Of which was john de Hothum, who in 8 E. 2. had summons 
a Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and, in 1 E. 3. (being called the son of Peter de Hothum) obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 1 E. 3. ●. 49.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands, within his Lordships of Hothum, Crammewyke, and Byr●ap, in Com. Ebor. as also at Bondeby, in Com. Linc. Likewise, in 2 E. 3. in 
c Cart. 2 E. 3. n. 91.  all his Manors of Scoresburgh, UUynthorp; Lokynton, and Cruncewyke in Yorkshire: and, in 8 E 3. at 
d Cart. 8 E. 3. n. 5.  Fyfhide, in Com. Essex. But after this john, none of his Descendants having the like summons; and therefore, standing not in the rank of Peers, I shall not discourse farther of them.   

Benestede.  
[8 Edw. 2.]  
IN 31 Edw. 1. john de bensted was 
a Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: and, in 32 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
b Cart. 32 E. ●. n. 85 & 84.  for two Markets every week; and one Fair, once every year, at his Manor of Ermington, in Com. Devon. As also, for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands there; with Court-Leet, Infangthef, Outfangthef, Correction of the Assize of Bread and Ale; and divers other privileges. Likewise 
c Ibid. n. 98.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Kertling, in Com. Cantabr. Cowling, in Com. Suff.. and Charlewode, in Com. Surr. as also a confirmation 
d Ibid. n. 101.  of the Manor of Ben●ngton, in Com. Hertf. with Court-Leet, and several other Privileges there. Moreover, in 33 E. 1. he obtained another Charter 
e Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 23.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Frankele. in Com. Wigorn. As also for a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at his said Manor of Ben●ngton, and a Fair 
f Ibid. n. 76.  yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Festival of the Apostles Peter and Paul.  
Likewise, in ● E. 2. another 
g Pat. 1 E. 2● p. 2. m. 16. ●  to fortify his Manor-house, at Eye, called Rosemont, near Westminster, in Com. Midd. with Walls of Lime and Stone.  
Furthermore, in 2 E. 2. he was 
h Rot. Scoc. 2 E. 2. m. 14.  in the Scotish-wars: and about that time sent 
i Rot. Rom. 1, 2 & 3 E. ●. m. 4.  (with Roger Savage) to Philip King of France, to signify the King's desire, to have a personal meeting with him, where he should think fit. Whereupon Pontoise (in France) was the place appointed; 
k Rot. Rom. 1, 2, & 3 E. ● m. 4.  and shortly after Midsummer, the time.  
In 3 E. 2. this john, being constituted 
l Pat 3. E. 2. m. 32.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas, at Westminster, continued 
m Fin. levat. de eodem Term.  in that trust, till the Fifteenth of St. john Baptist, 14 E. 2. And in 8 E. 2. was employed 
n Rot. Scoc. 8 E. ●. m. 5.  into Scotland, upon the King's service; being the same year summoned 
o Claus. de eodem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm. And, in 11 E. 2. appointed 
p Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2 m. 14.  one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace, betwixt the King and Robert de Brus of Scotland: Moreover, in 12 E. 2. he was sent, 
q Rot Rom. 12 E. 2. m. 9  with the then Bishop of Hereford, and some other eminent persons, unto the Court of Rome, to solicit his Holiness, for the Canonization of Thomas de Cantilupe, sometime Bishop of Hereford.  
But, having never been farther summoned to Parliament, I think it not necessary to look any more after him.   

Archdekne.  
[14 Edw. 2.]  
IN 35 E. 1. Thomas 
Thomas.  le Archdekne (of Shepestall, in Com. Cornub. exhibited his Petition 
a Plac. in Parl. 35 E. 1. p. 331.  to the King, in Parliament; alleging, that his Lands had been seized, for not doing service in the W●●s of Scotland; whereas, neither himself, nor any of his Ancestors, ever did, or aught to perform any there: and therefore desired, that enquiry might be made thereof; as also, that he might have restitution of them, until the truth should appear. What was done therein, I find not: but, in 4 E. 2. it is evident, 
b Rot. Scoc. ● E. 2. m. 5.  that he served in that Realm. In 6 E. 2. he was Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 6 E. 2. m. 20.  of Tintage●-Castle, in Cornwall. And, in 18 E. 2. constituted a Commissioner, 
d Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. ●. 20.  with Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton, and Arnold de Durefort, to receive all such persons, in the Duchy of Aquitane, into protection, as should submit to the King's obedience. And, having been summoned 
e Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 14 until 18 E. 2. inclusive; left issue, by Elizabeth his wife, 
f Ex coll. ●. Gl. S.  daughter and coheir of Thomas de la Roche, john le Archdekne, his son and heir.  
Which john, 
john.  in 9 E. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
g Cart. 9 ●. 3● n. 70.  for a Market, upon the Monday every week this Manor of Shepestall: as also, for a Fair there, yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Margaret the Virgin: And, in 13 E. 3. was 
h Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 3.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. Likewise, in 15 E. 3. in 
i Rot. Scoc. 1●. E. 3. m. ●.  that of Scotland, being at that time in the retinue of Walter de Many. And, in 16 E. 3. served 
k Rot. Vasc. 16 E. 3. m. 3.  with Oliver de Ingham, in the Wars of Gascoine: So likewise in 
m Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso, m. 16.  17 E. 3. with six Men at Arms. And, in 19 E. 3. upon that great Expedition, then made into France, and summons 
n Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, so that he might be in readiness against the Feast of St. Laurence, to attend the King into those parts. Also, in 29 E. 3. he was 
o Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 4.  with Henry Duke of Lancaster, in another Expedition thither.  
In 16 E. 3. this john had summons to Parliament; but, never after: And, having Married 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Cecilie, the daughter and heir to Sir jordan Fitz-Stephen of Haccombe, Knight, left issue 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Warine, his son and heir: Which Warine, 
Warine.  in 12 R. 2. having taken to Wife 
r Claus. 16 R. 2. m. 1.  Elizabeth, one of the sisters and heirs of john Talbot of Ricards- Castle, had Livery 
s Claus. 16 R. 2. m. 1.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited: By whom he had issue 
u Rot. Fin. 21 H 6 m. 1. Lib. cedul. ut supra.  three daughters his heirs; viz. Alianore, the wife 
x Rot. Fin. 21 H 6 m. 1. Lib. cedul. ut supra.  of Walter de Lucy; Philippe, Married 
y Rot. Fin. 21 H 6 m. 1. Lib. cedul. ut supra.  to Hugh Courtney, and Margaret to Thomas Arundel.   

Edmund of Wodstoke Earl of Kent.  
[15 Edw. 2.]  
THis Edmund (the second son 
a T. Wals. p. 48. n. 10. H. Knighton, 1528. n. 5●.  to King Edward the First, by 
b T. Wals. p. 48. n. 10. H. Knighton, 1528. n. 5●.  Margaret his second Wife) born 
c T. Wals. p. 48. n. 10. H. Knighton, 1528. n. 5●.  at Woodstoke, in An. 1301. (29 E. 1.) was thereupon surnamed of that place. And, in 12 E. 2. had the Castle and Honour of Knaresburgh committed 
d Pat. 12 ●. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  to his charge.  
In 13 E. 2. he was 
e Rot. Scoc 13 E. 2. m. 4.  in the wars of Scotland: and, the same year obtained a Grant 
f Cart. 13 E. 2. n. 20.  from the King, in tail general, of divers Lordships, Lands, and Rents, to the yearly value of Two thousand Marks; viz. the Manor of Camel, with the Park, in Com. Somerset; the Manor, Town, and Hundred of Somerton; the Warren and Pastures of Bingesmore; the yearly Rent of Fifty four pounds, payable by the Bishop of bath, unto the Exchequer, for the Manors of Congresbury, Axebrugge, and Ceddre: the yearly Rent of Twenty pounds, payable by the Prior and Covent of bath, into the Exchequer, for the Town and Berton of bath, all in Com. Somerset. the Manors of Kenton, Shaftebirie, and Chetecumbe, with the manor and Hundred of Liston, in Com. Devon. the Farm of Eighteen pounds thirteen shillings four pence yearly, payable by the Abbot and Covent of Clyve, for the Manor of Bram●ton: the yearly Rent of Thirty pounds payable by the Abbot and Covent of Cirencester, for the Town of Cirencester, and the seven Hundreds, in Com. Gloc. the Manor of Aulton, and Hundred, with the Rents in that Town; the Manor and Town of Andever, with the Hundred, and whole increase of the Farm of that Town; the Manor and Town of Basingstoke, with the Hundred, all in Com. Southampt. the Town of Wiche, in Com. Wigorn. the Manors of Torpell, Upton, and E●ton, in Com. Northampt. the annual Rent of Fifty pounds, of the Farm of Fifty seven pounds, ten shillings eight pence, which the Abbot of Waltham, usually paid to the Exchequer, for the Manor of Waltham, in Com. Essex. Twenty pounds yearly Rent, of the Farm of Twenty two pounds two shillings, payable unto the Exchequer by the Abbot of Stratford, for the Manors of Suthberye, and Hamme, in the same County: the Manor of Basebye, with the Soak of Waltham, in Com. Linc. the yearly Farm of Fifty pounds, payable by the Inhabitants of Grymesby, unto the Exchequer; the Town of Castre, with the Soak, all in the same County; the Manor of Ashfourd, in the Peke, in Com. Derb. the Farm of Ninety pounds payable yearly by the Abbot of Kirkstall, unto the Exchequer, for the Manor of Colingham, in Com. Eb●r. All which were granted to him, as abovesaid, to hold by the service of two Knights Fees, and Rent of three shillings unto the Exchequer; in part of performance (as it seems) of what his Father, King Edward the First, by his Testament 
g Lel. col. vol. 1. p. 782.  appointed; viz. that his son, King Edward the Second should settle upon him (as he expected his Blessing) Lands to the value of Two thousand Marks per annum.  
And, in 14 E. 2. procured Licence 
h Cart. 1● E. 2. n. 15.  for a Fair yearly, at his said Manor of Aulton, in Com. Southampt. upon the Eve, and Festival of Pentecost, and seven days next ensuing: The like for 
i Cart. 1● E. 2. n. 15.  a Fair at Somerton, in Com. Somerset. on the Eve and Day of St. Andrew the Apostle, and seven days after. As also, for 
k Cart. 1● E. 2. n. 15.  Free-warren in all his Lordships of Basingstoke, Camel, Kenton Lyston, Shafteberie, Chetescombe, Torpell, Upton, Eston, Beseby, Castre, and Ashfourd, before-specified. Likewise a Grant 
l Pat. 14 E. 2. p. 2. m. 12.  for life of the Castle, Berton and Tyne of Gloucester.  
Moreover, in 15 E. 2. being then created 
* Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 21. Claus. 15 E. 2● m. 24.  Earl of Kent, he had a Grant 
m Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 1.  of the Castle of Okham, in Com. Rutl. and Shirevalty of that County. And, in farther supplement of those Two thousand Marks per annum, so designed to him, as hath been observed, had a Grant 
n Cart. 15 E. 2. n. 31.  of the Manor of Kingsbury, in Com. Somerset.  
In this year, also, he was constituted Governor 
o Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 23.  of the Castle of Tonebrigge, in Kent. And, upon that Insurrection, 
p Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  then made, by Thomas Earl of Lancaster; was one, to whom the King granted 
q Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  Commission, to pursue, and take him; and, 
r Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  to that purpose, to lay siege to his Castle of Pontfract. Likewise, upon the taking of that Earl, at Burrowbrigg; he was one of the chief persons, that gave Sentence 
s T. Walls p. 94. n. 30.  of death upon him.  
Furthermore, in 17 E. 2. being chosen 
t Ib. 99 n. 10.  (amongst others) in the Parliament, then held, to go into France; to Apologise for the not appearance of King Edward, to do his Homage for the Dukedom of Aquitane, he had 
u Ib. 99 n. 10.  a very honourable Reception there. The same year, also, upon 
x Ib. n. 40. & p. 100L  that Invasion of Gascoine, by the French (in regard that Homage was not performed) being sent to defend those parts, he went 
y Ib. n. 40. & p. 100L  to Regula; and there, upon Treaty, agreed 
z Ib. n. 40. & p. 100L  of a Truce, for the present; the Constable of Bordeaux receiving Command 
a Rot. Vasc. 17 E. 2. m. 3.  to furnish him with such Moneys, as he should have occasion to lay out, in Manning and Victualling the Garrisons, in that Country.  
In 19 E. 2. he was again sent 
b Rot. Vasc. 19 E. 2. m. 8.  into Gascoigne; but in his employments there, 'tis said, 
c Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 791.  that he lost much, and got nothing. And before the end of that year, leaving those parts, came 
d Ibid.  to Paris, there to Treat 
e Ibid.  with the Earl of Henault, for a Marriage betwixt Philippe, the Daughter of that Earl, and Prince Edward his Nephew, which being accomplished, he accompanied 
f T. Walls p. 103. n. 10.  him with Queen Isabella his Mother, and those Forces they then brought; landing 
g T. Walls p. 103. n. 10.  with them at Harwich in Essex.  
In 1 E. 3. he was 
h Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland: and the same year obtained a Grant 
i Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 82.  of the Town, Castle and Honour of Arundel, in come. Suss. as also of the Manor of Cuve●e, in come. Wilts. part of the possessions of Edmund Earl of Arundel, attainted. Likewise of the Castle and Town of Donington, in come. Leic. and Manor of Allerton, in come. Nott. Of the Manor of Lechelade, quit of the Fee-Farm of one hundred pounds per an. and of the Manors of Bardesle, Musardere▪ and Sudington, all in come. Glouc. of the Manors of Woking, Sutton, Purifrith, Talworth, and Hamlet of Hoke, in come. Surr. of the Manor of Bedehampton, in come. South. Swanescombe, in come. Cantii. Ryhale▪ in come. Rotel. Gretham, in come. Linc. and certain Lands in Caldecote, in come. Hunt. to hold by the Service of four Knights Fees.  
And in 2 E. 3. in consideration 
k Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  of his good and acceptable Services; as also, in part of satisfaction, of what was deficient in Lands, which his Father King Edward the First did appoint he should have (as abovesaid) obtained a Grant, 
l Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  in Fee, of all those Lordships, in come. Leic. which by the forfeiture of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, escheated to the Crown; excepting the Manors of Loughborough, in Com. Leic. and Manor of Brettilby, with the Fees of de la hay, in Com. Linc. which Alice de Lacie, Countess of Lincoln, then held for life; the reversion, (through the forfeiture of Hugh le Despenser, the younger) being then in the Crown.  
In 3 E. 3. he had Livery 
m Claus. 3 E. 3. m. 8.  of the Dowry of Margaret his Wife (Widow of john Comyn of Badenagh) lying in Tindale. Which Margaret was 
n Esc. 23. E. 1. p. 1. n. 75.  Daughter of john, and Sister and Heir to Thomas Lord Wake.  
As to the occasion of this Earls death, there are sundry Relations, yet all agreeing; that it was for desire, that King Edward the Second (his Brother) should have been restored, though varying in circumstances; being informed he had escaped that cruel Murder in Berkley-Castle, which was generally believed to have been acted upon him, and which (indeed) was too true.  
One saith, 
o Lel. Coll. Vol. 1 p. 686.  that he first practised therein, with certain Friars Preachers: next with Sir Thomas Gurney, and afterwards with Sir john Daverill, Constable of Corf: and that Sir john Daverill discovered a Letter, which he wrote to King Edward the Second (supposing him to be living.) Also, that thereupon, being questioned in the Parliament, then sitting at Winchester, through the suggestion of Queen Isabella, and his own Letter, produced by the Lord Mortimer, he had judgement of death. Likewise, that the next Morning, by Mortimer's means, Queen Isabella sent to the Bailiffs of Winchester, to do execution upon him. And that the young King hearing thereof, being very sorry, caused his Body to be interred, in the Friar's Preachers at Winchester.  
Another 
p Ibid. p. 794.  saith, that there came one of the Earl of March his Retinue to him; saying, that if he would assist him, King Edward the Second might be again restored to his Kingly dignity: and that promising to do his best therein; he was accused of Treason, and by the means of Queen Isabella and Mortimer, beheaded at Winchester.  
But it is farther said, by a credible Historian, 
q T. Wals. p. 110. n. 40. ● 111.  that this Earl, upon his Examination, by Robert de Hovel, Coroner of the King's Household: and afterwards, scil 16 Martii (4 E. 3.) before the Lords assembled in Parliament, confessed, that a certain Frier-Preacher of London, upon discourse with him at Kensington, told him, that he had conjured up a Spirit, which assured him, that Edward his Brother, (late King of England) was still alive. Also, that Sir Ingeram Berenger, brought him a Message to London, from William Lord Zouch, with desire, that he would give his assistance for his Restauration.  
Likewise, that Sir Robert de Taunton came to him from the Archbishop of York, to encourage him thereto, assuring him, that he had in readiness five thousand Men, to carry on the work; and that he the said Robert, with two other Friers-Preachers, were Agents therein. Also that Sir Fouke Fitz Warine, came to him at Westminster, and told him, that it would be the greatest honour that ever could happen to him, in case he would appear in that attempt; promising his best assistance.  
Furthermore, that Sir Ingeram Berenger again came to him, from Sir john Peche; signifying; that he should have his help. And that Henry Lord Beaumond, and Sir Thomas Rosselyn at Paris, in the Duke of Brabant's Bedchamber, instigated him thereto; saying, that they were ready to come into England, to his aid. Lastly, that Sir Ingeram Berenger came to him another time, at Arundel, into his Bedchamber over the Chapel, and assured him of the Bishop of London's help.  
Whereupon, having made this confession, he submitted to mercy.  
These are the most material particulars, that I have observed therein. Now as to that eager prosecution of him to death, it is agreed 
r ●rois. Libl▪ 1. & 2. f. 13. ●.  on all hands, that the Lord Mortimer carried it on, with all the Interest he had in Queen Isabella (Mother to the Young King) which was not small, maligning 
s ●rois. Libl▪ 1. & 2. f. 13. ●.  that he should bear any sway in the Government.  
But being thus condemned, they could not 
t H. Knighton 2455. n. 30.  easily get any one to be his Executioner, in so much, as being brought out, he stayed till Evening, that a Ribald out of the marshalsea, (to save his own Life) beheaded him, upon the Monday the Eve of St. Cuthbert, (4 E. 3.) whereupon Proclamations 
u Claus. 4. ●. ●. in dorso m. 3●.  were Issued out, into all the Counties of England, to let all the people know, that he was put to death, and the true cause thereof.  
The Lands and Rents whereof he died seized 
x Esc. 4. ●. ● n. 58.  were these; viz. the Manor of Ryhall, in Com. Rotel. the yearly Rent of sixty pounds, issuing out of the Town of Aylesbury, in Com. Buck. Buck. the Manor of Kenton, in Com. Devon. By●sey, in Com. Hertf. Leyham and Kersey, in Com. Suff. Swanescampe and UUykham, with the Advousons' of the Churches; the Hundred of UUacheleston, and Lutlesfeld, with the Farm of the Royalty of the Market at Derteford, valued at thirty pounds per annum, all in come. Cantii. likewise of the Manors of Brocelby Gretham, with the Hamlet of Thorley, and other its appurtenances in UUaynflet, in Com. Linc. of the Manors of Torpel and Eston, in Com. North. Taleworth, with its Members, viz. UUyke, and Turbervile, and UUocking, with its Members; viz. Sutton, Hoke, and Piribr●ht, in Com. Surr. of the Castle and Manor of Donyngton, with its Members, in Com. Leic. of the Manor of Allerton, under Shirewode, and Wapentake of Allerton, in Com. Nott. and of the Manor of Ashefourd, in the Peke, in Com. Derb. of the Manors of Andevere, Bedehampton, and Aulton, with the Hundred, in Com. South. of the Manors of Lammersh and Northwelde, in Com. Essex. of the Town of UUyche, in Com. Wigorn. of the Manor of Caldecote, and Farm of fifty pounds per annum, payable by the Abbot of Ramsey, for the Fairs at St. Ives in Com. Hunt. of the annual Farm of ninety pounds, payable by the Abbot and Covent of Kirkshall, for the Manor of Colingham, in Com. Ebor. of the Farm of thirty pound per annum, payable by the Abbot and Covent of Cirencester, for the Town of Cirencester, and the seven Hundreds, in Com. Glouc. of the Farm of thirty six pounds per annum, payable by the Citizens of Cicestre, in Com. Suss. and the Rent of fifty five shillings and a penny qu. yearly due from the Tenants of the Town and Soak of Castre, in Com. Li●c.  
Divers of which Lordships and Rent, were assigned 
y Claus. 4 E. 3. m. 12.  to Margaret his Widow, very shortly after, for her Dowry.  
The Issue which this Edmund had, by the said 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret his Wife, was two Sons; viz. Edmund and Pain, and two Daughters, viz. Margaret, who was Married 
a Rot. Vasc. 14 E. 3. m. 19  to Amaneus, the eldest Son to Bernard Lord de la Brette, but died without Issue, as it seems; and joan, first 
b I●lip. f. 180.  Married to Sir Thomas Holland Knight; next to 
c I●lip. f. 180.  William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury▪ and last to 
d I●lip. f. 180.  Edward Prince of UUales, commonly called the Black-Prince.  
Which joan, by her Testament, 
* Courtney f. 213. b.  bearing date, 7 Aug. An. 1385. (9 R. 2.) at her Castle of UUalingford, bequeathed her Body to be buried, in the Chapel at Stanford, near to the Grave of this Earl of Kent, her first Husband: and gave to her Son, King Richard the Second, her new Bed of Red Velvet, embroidered with Ostrich-Feathers of Silver, and Heads of Leopards of Gold, with boughs and leaves proceeding from their Mouths. Also to her Son, Thomass Earl of Kent, her Bed of red Camak, paled with red, and rays of Gold, and to john Holland, her other Son, one Bed of red Camac.  
I now come to Edmund, 
Edmund.  the elder of those Sons.  
This Edmund was restored 
e Rot. Parl. 4 E 3 n. 12.  the Parliament the same year, but died 
f Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 31.  in his Minority soon after. Whereupon johan succeeding, was committed 
g Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 31.  to the tuition of Margaret his Mother, until he should accomplish his full age, having the Manor of Cheteicumbe, in Com. Devon. assigned 
h Claus. 6 E. 3. m. 31.  for his maintenance.  
This john, 
john.  making proof 
i Claus. 29 E. 3. n. 28.  of his age, in 25 E. 3. had Livery 
k Claus. 29 E. 3. n. 28.  of all his Lands; his Mother being 
l Claus. 29 E. 3. n. 28.  then also dead: and granted 
m Ex magno Regist. in Offic. Ducat. Laic. tit. Cumbr.  to King Edward the Third, and his Heirs, the Castle and whole Lordship of Lydel, (as well within the Precincts of England, as Scotland) after the decease of Blanch, the wife of Thomas Lord Wake, at that time living.  
But farther, I cannot say of him, then, that having Married 
n Islip. 166. b.  Elizabeth, the Daughter to the Marquis of juliers, he departed 
o Esc. 26. E. ● n. 54.  this life, upon the night next ensuing the Feast of St. Stephen, in 26 E. 3. being then seized 
p Esc. 26. E. ● n. 54.  of the Manor of UUyckham- Brews, with the Hundreds of UUechelstone, and Lutlesfeld, and Farm of the Royalty and Market of Derteford, in come. Cantii. of the Manor of Caldecote, in come. Hunt. Lechelade, Barndesley, Over-Sedyngton, and Musardere, in come. Glouc. Kentone, Shestebeare, and Chetescombe, in come. Devon. Allertone, under Shirewode, in come. Nott. of the Town of Chesterfeld, and Manors of great Langeldone, Shelandone, UUardelowe, Hulme, and Ashfourd, with it Hamlets, in come. Derb. Breti●by, Beseby, and Gretham, with Thorley, (a Member thereof) in come. Linc. UUissenden, in come. Rotel. Somerton, Kingesbury, and Estham, in come. Somers. Northeweld, in come. Essex.. of the Manor of Laumershe, and Hundred of Berdestapel, with the reversion of the Manor of Coln- Wake, after the death of Blanch, the Widow of Thomas Lord Wake: of the Manor of Bisheye, and the Reversion of the Manor of UUarre, (after the death of the said Blanch) in come. Hertf. of the Castle of Donyngton, in come. Leic. of the Manor of Bedehampton, with the Advouson of the Church; in come. South. of the Manor of Leyham, and Kersey, in come. Suff. of the Manors of Thorpel, Upton, and Eston, in come. North. of the Manors of Purifriche, Daleworth, with its Member; and UUocking, with Sutton and Hoke, Members thereof, in come. Surr. and of the Manors of Cotyngham, UUynetone, Buttercrambe, with Scrayngham, a Member thereof; Kyrkby-Moresheved, with its Members in Farnedale, Gillingmore, Drauncedale, and Fademere; and the Manors of Croppton, Middleton, and Hemelyngtone, all in come. Ebor. Whereupon, joan his Sister, than the Wife 
q Ibid.  of Sir Thomas Holland Knight, being at that time twenty four years of age, was found 
r Ibid.  to be his next Heir.  
Elizabeth his Wife, (Daughter to the Marquis of juliers) surviving, who in 27 E. 3. had, for her Dowry, an assignation 
s Claus. 27 E. 3. m. 25. & 14.  of the Manors of UUocking, Purifright, and Bagshot, in come. Surr. Bedehampton, and Aulton; with the Farm of the Manors of Andevere, and Basyngstoke, in come. South. also of four pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence; of the Farm of Iden, in come. Suss. of the Manors of Kentone, Listone, Chetescombe, and Shaftebere, in come. Devon. and of the Farm due from the Abbot of Clyve. Likewise of the Manors of Somerton, Camel, and Kyngsbury; with the Farm of Melbury- Port, in come. Somers. and of the Manors of Muserdere, Sodyngton, Bardesley, and Lechelade; with the Farm from the Abbot of Cirencester, in come. Glo.  
Which Elizabeth, shortly after, vowing 
t Islip. 166. b.  Chastity, was solemnly veiled 
u Islip. 166. b.  a Nun, by William de Edendon, than Bishop of UUinchester, at UUaverle, in that Diocese. But afterwards, quitting 
x Islip. 166. b.  her profession, was clandestinely Married 
y Islip. 166. b.  to Sir Eustace Dabrischescourt Knight, in a certain Chapel of the Mansion House of Robert de Brome, a Canon in the Collegiate Church of Wyngham, in come. Cantii, without any Licence from the Archbishop of Canterbury, by one Sir john Ireland, a Priest, before the Sunrising, upon Michelmass-day, An. 1360. (34 E. 3.)  
For which transgression, both she and her said Husband, being personally convented, 
z Ibid.  before the same Archbishop, at his Manor House of Maghfeld, upon the seventh Ides of April, the Archbishop for their Penance, 
a Ibid.  enjoined, that they should find a Priest, to celebrate Divine Service daily, in the Chapel of our Lady, within the Church of Wyngham, (by reason that the Marriage was thus unlawfully solemnised in that Parish) for them the said Sir Eustace and Elizabeth and him the said Archbishop. And that the Priest should every day say over the seven Penitential Psalms, with the Littany for them, and all faithful Christians; as also Placebo and Dirige, for all the faithful deceased. Likewise that every Morning, being risen from his Bed, that he should say five Pater nosters, and Aves Kneeling; looking upon the Wounds of the Image on the Crucifix, and as many every night in like sort.  
Moreover, that they the said Sir Eustace, and Elizabeth, should find another Priest, continually residing with one of them, to celebrate Divine Service for them, in the same manner as the Priest at Wyngham was to do; and to say the seven Penitential Psalms, Litany, Placebo and Dirige, as abovesaid.  
He likewise enjoined the said Elizabeth, that every day, during her whole life, she should say the seven Penitential Psalms, and the fifteen gradual Psalms, with the Littany, Placebo and Dirige, and commendation of Souls, for the quick and the dead. And also appointed him the said Sir Eustace and her, that the next day, after any carnal Copulation had betwixt them, they should competently relieve six poor people, & both of them, that day to abstain from some dish of flesh or fish, whereof they did most desire to eat.  
And lastly, that she the said Elizabeth, should once every year go on foot, to visit that glorious Martyr, St. Thomas of Canterbury; and once every week, during her life, take no other Food, but Bread and Drink, and a Mess of Pottage, wearing no Smock; and specially in the absence of her Husband.  
This Elizabeth, by her Testament, 
b Arundel. Vol ● 154. b.  bearing date at Bedhampton, 20 Apr. An. 1411 (12 H. 4.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Friar's Minors at Winchester, in the Tomb of the before specified john Earl of Kent, her late Husband, without any worldly solemnity: appointing that five Tapers, each of them of five pounds' weight, should burn about her Corpse, upon her Funeral day: and departed 
e 〈…〉  this life, upon the 6th day of june next ensuing.   

Strabolgi.  
[15. Edw: 2.]  
OF this Family, the first touching whom I find mention, is David de Strabolgy, Earl of Athol, in Scotland, who by 
a 〈…〉  Isabella, one of the Coheirs to Richard de Chilham, (of Chilham Castle in Kent) and Ro●s● 
b 〈…〉  de Dovor, his Wife; had Issue 
c 〈…〉  john de Strabolgie, Earl of Athol. Which john, 
John  in 32 E. 1. upon the death of joan, the Widow of Richard de Davor, had Livery 
d 〈…〉  of the Manor of Lesnes in Kent, which descended to him from Isabella his Mother, Sister and Heir to him the said Richard.  
It is reported by an Author of that time, that in An. 1306. (34 E. 1.) King Edward being Victorious in Scotland, taking much to heart the slaughter of john Coming, and Crowning Robert de Brus King of that Realm, exercised a sharp revenge upon all, whom he could discover to have had an hand therein: and that thereupon this john de Asceles, (for so he is called) fled the Country; but being driven back from Sea by contrary winds, was taken and carried to London; Also, that for his Treacheries in England, Scotland, and Flanders, he was sentenced to death, upon the seventh of November, in UUestminster- Hall. Likewise, that in respect of his descent from Royal Blood, he was not drawn, (as Traitors usually are) but set on Horseback, and hanged on a Gibbet fifty foot high, his Head fixed on London Bridge, and his Body burnt to Ashes.  
Being thus put to death, the Earldom of Athol, with the Lands of Straboigy, and Strathern, and all the possessions of those Rebleses in Scotland, who held of him, were given 
f Cart. 34. E. 1. n. 1. & 2.  by King Edward, unto Ralph de Monthermer Earl of Gloucester. But soon after, upon a composition, 
g Claus. 1. E. 2. m. 18 in dorso.  made with Monthermer, by David 
David.  de Strabolgi, Son to the same john, of five thousand Marks, for the payment whereof, he entered a Recognifance, and with him, Adomare de Valence, john de Mowbray of Scotland, and Alexander de Abernethey; Mouthermer quitted 
h Claus. 1. E. 2. m. 18 in dorso.  his Title to them. Whereupon David obtained the King's confirmation 
i Pat. 35. E. 1. m. 4.  of them unto himself and his Heirs.  
Moreover, in 7 E. 2. he procured Licence; 
k Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 13.  that Alexander de Mowbray, Son to Roger de Mowbray, (a great Baron in the North of England) might march into Scotland, to his aid against Edward de Brus; there being at that time no small feud betwixt them. Furthermore, in 10 E. 2. he obtained leave, 
l Rot. Scoc 10. E. 2. m. 2.  to take into his protection (upon submission) all those his Tenants, in that Realm, who had been partakers with the King's Enemies. And in 15 E. 2. in regard 
m Pat. 15 ● 2 p. 1 m. 10.  of his eminent Services, had a Grant 
n Pat. 15 ● 2 p. 1 m. 10.  from the King, of the Manor and Honour of Chi●ham, before-specified, part 
o Pat. 15 ● 2 p. 1 m. 10.  of the possessions of Isabel de Dovor, his Grandmother; which came to the Crown, in the time of King Edward the First, as an Escha●t; 
p Pat. 15 ● 2 p. 1 m. 10.  as also a special discharge 
q Claus. ●●● 2. m. 16.  of all such Debts, as were due unto the Exchequer, by Roese de Dovor, Alexander de Baillol, Isabel his wife, and Bartholemew de Bedlesmere, who had held the same Castle and Manor, until that time.  
In 18 E. 2. this David was 
r 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Gasco●gne; for which he had afterwards, one hundred Marks allowance, in recompense 
s 〈…〉  of his charges there. And having Married 
t 〈…〉  joan, the eldest Sister and Coheir to john Comyn, of Badenag●, in Tinda●●, Cousin 
u 〈…〉  and one of the Heirs to Adomare Earl of pembroke; upon partition of the Lands of the said Audomare, had for her purparty, an assignation 
x 〈…〉  of the Castle at Castle acre, with the Manors of Styvekeye, Possewike, West-Lexham, and Holkham, in Com. Norff. Ken●well, West-Lee, and certain Houses in St. Edmundsbury, in Com. Suff., the Manor of Bishops- Hatfeild, with certain Lands in Hokewell, in Com. Hertf. the Manor of Gaynesbrough, in Com. Linc. divers Lands in Dakenham, in Com. Essex. also 
* Claus. 6. E. 3. m. 28.  the castle of Mitford, and Manor of Pont Eland, with other Lands in Little- Ela●d, in Com. Northumb.  
This David had Summons 
y Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of England, from 15 E. 2. till 20 E. 2. and departed 
z Esc. 1. E. 3 n. 85.  this life the same year; being then seized, 
a Esc. 1. E. 3 n. 85.  in right of his Wife, of the before-specified Manor of Gaynelbrough, in Com. Linc. as also of the Manor of Hethyngsa●gh, with the Forest of Roddeston, in South-Tindale, and divers Scale in Huntland, in North- Tindale in Com. Northumb., Likewise of many Lordships in other Counties; leaving David his Son and Heir, nineteen years of age: the benefit of whose Wardship and Marriage was granted 
b Rot. Fin. 20. E. 2. m. ...  to Henry de Beaumond, for a thousand Marks.  
But, notwithstanding this Grant, unto Beaumond of his Wardship, he stood in such fair esteem with the King, as that in 1 E. 3. in consideration 
c Claus. 1 E. 3 p. 2. m. 16.  of the many and great Services done by his Ancestors, to the King's Progenitors, and in contemplation of the Services, which he himself might afterwards perform; though 
d Claus. 1 E. 3 p. 2. m. 16.  he had not then accomplished his full age, he obtained Livery 
e Claus. 1 E. 3 p. 2. m. 16.  of his Lands, doing his Homage. And in 4 E. 3. upon the death of john Comyn of Baden●gh in Tindale, (whose elder Sister joan, was his Mother) upon proof 
f 〈…〉  of his age, had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of the Site of the Manor of Cirsete with divers parcels of Land there, and in those parts, for his purparty of the Lands of that Inheritance.  
Also the same year, to the intent he might the better support 
h 〈…〉  himself in the King's Service, he had Livery 
i 〈…〉  of all the Lands which descended to him, as one of the Coheirs to Adomare de Valence, Earl of Pembroke. And in An. 1331. (5 E 3.) upon 
k 〈…〉  the coming of Edward 〈◊〉 into England, to challenge his right to the Crown of Scotland, he armed 
l 〈…〉  himself, (as did also many other of the English Nobility, by reason of the Title they had to certain Lands in Scotland, in right of their Wives) and accompanied 
m 〈…〉  him thither; where encountering a great Army of the Scots, near Gledesmore, they obtained a signal Victory 
n 〈…〉 .  
Howbeit, shortly after this, fleeing 
o 〈…〉  to those Scots, then called Rebels; command 
p 〈…〉  was given to the Sheriff of Kent, to seize all his Lands. But the next ensuing year, King Edward entering 
q 〈…〉  Scotland, with a Royal Army; this David, (with divers of those who had taken part with him) came in, and submitted 
r 〈…〉  himself, and being thereupon received to favour, had restitution 
s 〈…〉  of his Lands: alleging, 
t Claus. 9 E. 3. m. 9  that what he had done, was not out of any evil intentions towards the King, but for his Honour, and to save his own life.  
And farther to manifest 
g Ypod. N▪ in ann. 1335.  his Reality to the English, marched 
h Ypod. N▪ in ann. 1335.  out with a Party of Horse against the Scots; but in that adventure, he had the ill fortune to be slain, 
i Ypod N▪ in ann. 1335.  with thirteen of his Men: having been summoned 
k Claus. de. iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 20 E. 2. till 9 E. 3. inclusive, which was the year of his death 
x Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 36. Esc. 10 E. 3. n. 46.  being then seized 
y Esc. 9 E. 3. n. 36. Esc. 10 E. 3. n. 46.  of the Manor of Gaynesbrough, in come. Linc. Bulindon, in come. Buck. Posewyke, West-Lexham, Stybeley, and Holkeham, in come. Norff. as also of the Castle of Mitford, with two parts of the Manors of Pont-Eland, and Calverdon, and certain Lands in Mollesdown, in come. Northumb. leaving David his Son and Heir, three years of age; and Catherine Beaumond 
z Ex Coll. R. Gl S.  his Wife, surviving: who by reason 
a Rot. Fin. 9 E. 3. m. 12▪  of the many Services performed by the said Earl, her Husband, in his life time, obtained the custody 
b Rot. Fin. 9 E. 3. m. 12▪  of the Manors of Westlee, in come. Suff. and D●kenham, in come. Essex. which were part of the Lands whereof he died seized, to hold during the Minority of the said David her Son.  
Which David, 
David.  in 29 E. 3. was 
* Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 8.  in that Expedition then made into France, with Prince Edward, then made Duke of Aquitane, and in 33 E. 3. in 
c Rot. Vasc. 3● E. 3. m. 14.  that into Gascoigne. So likewise in 
d Rot. France 43 E 3. m. 11.  43 E. 3. And having been summoned 
e Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 39, 42 and 43 E. 3. departed 
f Esc. 49 E. ● n. 4.  this life, upon the tenth day of October, 49 E. 3. being then seized 
g Esc. 49 E. ● n. 4.  of the Manor of Brabourne, in come. Cantii, Possewyke, West-Lexham, Stokey, and Holkeham, in come. Norff. Gaynesburgh, in come. Linc. Hunteshalgh, Thornton in Tindale, Kildrehais, UUainhopeside, Newburgh, as also of the Castle and Manor of Mitford, with its Members, viz. the third part of the Manor of Pont-Eland, Little-Eland, Calverton- Valence, Merdisfen, Franclington, Est-Kaldworth, Bechfeld, and Melteston, in come. Northumb. leaving Issue, 
h Esc. 49 E. ● n. 4.  by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
i Inscrip. Tumuli.  to Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby, his two Daughters, his Heirs, viz. Elizabeth and Philippe, both in Minority. Elizabeth (his Widow) dying the same year, who was buried 
l Inscrip. Tumuli.  at Ashford in Kent, with this Epitaph 
m Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 275.  upon her Tombstone;  
Icy gist Elizabeth Count D'Athels, le file Seigneur de Ferrer, que Dieu assoit. Que morust le xxii jour d'Octobre, l'an du grace, MCCCLxxv.  
Whereupon Henry Lord Perci obtained 
n Rot. Fin. 49 E. 3. m. 15.  the Wardship of these Coheirs. But in 5 E. 3. Elizabeth, the elder of them, making proof 
o Claus. 50 E 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of her age, had for her maintenance, an assignation 
p Claus. 50 E 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Manor of Brabourne, in come. Cantii. Colingham- Valence, in Com. Wilts. Possewyke, and Holkham, in come. Norff. Thornton, with the Hamlets of Thornton, Neweburgh, les Bowes, and les Bells; UUayneshope, and Wayneshopeside; with the Park of Waynshope; Poltrenerot, Emelhoppe, Keldre, and Keldre-Hays, parcels of the said Manor of Thornton, within the Liberty of Tindale, for her purparty: and the next year following, became the Wife 
q Esc. 51 E. 3 n. 21. postmortem M de S Paulo C. Pembr.  of Sir Thomas Percy Knight, a younger Son to the before-specified Henry Lord Perci, being 
r Esc. 51 E. 3 n. 21. postmortem M de S Paulo C. Pembr.  then sixteen years of age: and her sister Philippe, of 
s Ibid.  Sir Ralph Perci Knight, Brother of the same Sir Thomas.  
Which Philippe, had for her purparty, an assignation 
t Claus. 51 E. 3. m. 2.  of the Manor of Gaynesbrough, in com. Linc. West-Lexham, and Stykanay, in Com. Norff. Mitford, with the custody of the Castle; Framlyngtone, Esheldeworth, Bechfeld, and North- Milleburne, with two parts of the Manor of Pont- Eland; the Hamlet of Little- Eland, the Towns of Calverdon- Valence, and Merdesfen; and Rend of Six pence from john de Mitford, for the Hamlet of Mollesdon: as also of the Manor of Henteshalgh, with the Forest of Lowes; and divers Scale in Hunt- Eland, in come. Northumb. And, surviving him, afterwards Married 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir john Halsham Knight. As did also Elizabeth, her elder sister, (her husband) and wedded 
x Plac. coram R. T. Mich. 15 R. 2. Rot. 22.  Sir john Scrope Knight.   

Andrew de Harcla, E. of Carlisle.  
[15 E. 2.]  
THis Andrew was son of Michael de Harcla (Sheriff of Cumberland, from 
a Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Cumbr.  13 till 16 E. 1. inclusive; As also Governor 
b Pat. 24 E. 1. m. 4.  of Carlisle in 24 E. 1.) But until 32 E. 1. that he attended 
c Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. m. 2.  that Victorious King into Scotland (in which year he totally subjected that Realm to his own Power) I have not seen any other mention of him After which, viz. in 4 E. 2. he served 
c Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 9  again in the Scotish-wars, being then of the Retinue 
d Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 9  with john de Segrave. And, in 6 E. 2. was constituted Governor 
f Rot. Scoc. 6 E. 2. m. 6.  of the Castle of Carlisle: In 8 E. 2. being Warden 
g Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 5.  of the Marches, he was soon after made Governor 
h Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 2. m. 6.  of the City of Carlisle: and, in 11 E. 2. Sheriff 
i Rot. Scoc. 1●. E▪ 2. m. 9  of UUestmorland: as also of 
k Rot. Fin. 1● E. 2. m. 1.  Cumberland, and Governor 
l Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 1.  of the Castle at Carlisle; having at that time a special commission, 
m Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 2. m. 17.  to receive all such of the Scots to protection, as should submit to the King's Obedience: being likewise, the next ensuing year, constituted Governor 
n Rot. Fin. 12 E. 2. m. 5.  of the Castle at Cokermouth. And, in 12 E. 2. again Governor 
* Pat. 12 E. 2. p. 2. m. 17.  of the City of Carlisle.  
In 15 E. 2. he had summons 
o Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and, the same year, upon that dangerous Insurrection, made by Thomas Earl of Lancaster, who then advanced out of Staffordshire to Burrough-brigg, in Com. Ebor. (being 
p T. Wals. p. 94. n. 10.  still Governor of Carlisle-Castle) he Marched 
q T. Wals. p. 94. n. 10.  thither with considerable Forces; and, after a sharp dispute, wherein the whole strength, which that Earl had there, was routed 
r Ibid.  (and Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, slain Ibid.) he took him Prisoner; 
t Ibid.  and carried 
u Ibid.  him to the King at York; whereupon he suffered death 
x Ibid.  at Pontfract, shortly after; as did 
y Ibid.  divers others Lords, and persons of quality, at York, and other places, at that time likewise taken prisoners.  
In consideration of which service, he obtained a special Charter, 
z Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 22.  to himself, and the heires-Male of his body, of an Annuity of Twenty pounds (to be received out of the Issues of the County of Cumberland, from the Sheriff of that Shire, for the time being) by the name and Title of Earl of Carlisle: being then so created, by cincture with a Sword. By which Charter, it was also covenanted; that, for the better support of the same Dignity, he should have to himself and the heires-Male of his body, Lands and Rents in the Counties of Cumberland, and UUestmorland, of a Thousand Marks per annum value: and Five hundred Marks per annum more, in the Marches of UUales, And, until such provision should be made, that he should receive a Thousand Marks per annum, out of the Exchequer, at four times in the year; viz. within the Clause of Easter, the Quindesme of St. john Baptist, the Quindesme of St. Michael, and the Octaves of St. Hillary. This being the first Patent of Creation unto Honour, wherein any Preamble, importing the merits of the person, so dignified, was ever used; and beareth date at Pontfract 25 Martii, 15 E. 2.  
Besides all this, he likewise obtained a Grant 
a 〈…〉  to himself and the heires-Male of his Body, of the Manor of UUerke, in Tineda●●, to hold by the service of one Knights Fee; and paying a Sore-Goshhawke, yearly, into the Exchequer. As also 
* Ibid. n. 14.  of the Castles and Manors of Brouham, Malestrung, Meburne- Regis, Kirkby- Stephen, and Langeton, with the Wood of UUhynnefeld (the Cornage reserved to the King) all in Com. Westmorl. late part of the possessions of Roger Clifford, and forfeited by his Rebellion.  
Being, therefore, from a mean condition thus raised (for he was 
b T. Wals. p. 64. n. 10.  merely a Knight, of a small fortune) he grew so lofty; 
c Ibid. p. 96. n. 40.  that he began to manifest 
d Ibid. p. 96. n. 40.  that hatred publicly, which he had, for a long time, privily borne towards Hugh le Despenser (the greatest and most powerful Favourite of his time) whom the King had advanced 
e Ibid. p. 96. n. 40.  to the dignity of Earl of UUinchester, in May next following. And finding 
f T. Walls ut supra.  that the King did in such sort protect Spenser, that he could not have his will against him: out of high indignation, he betook 
g T. Walls ut supra.  himself to the Scots, at that time the King's open Enemies (though he formerly 
h T. Walls ut supra.  had been the greatest scourge to them of any, in regard of his residence near the borders; in robbing their Towns, firing their Dwellings, and doing them all the mischief he could) and confederated 
i Ibid. p 97.  with them: Whereupon, to gratify him, and oblige him the more, they resolved 
k Ibid. p 97.  that he should Marry the Sister of their King.  
And, suspecting not 
l Ibid.  at all, that any discovery of this his defection, was made, after a few days, returned 
m Ibid.  to Carlisle. But, so it happened, that Anthony de Luci (a person of great note in those parts) being ambitious 
n Ibid. n. 10.  to do somewhat, whereby he might merit the King's esteem; having private intimation thereof, came with a strong party to Carlisle; and there surprised 
o Ibid. n. 10.  him.  
Whereupon, by virtue of a Commission, 
p Plac. coram R. ● pud Westm T Hill 1● F 2. Rot. 34 & 35.  bearing date at Knaresburgh, 27 Febr. 16 E. 2. directed to Edmund Earl of Kent, john Lord Hastings, Sir Ralph Basset, Sir john Peche, and Sir john Wisham Knights, and Geffrey le Scrope Esquire; or to any two of them; he was brought to his Trial, Pat Carlisle, upon Friday, preceding the Feast of St. Chad, the same year▪ before Basset, Peche, Wisham, and Scrope. Where, it being laid to his Charge, 
q Lel coll. vol. 1. 670. T. Walls. p. 95. n. 20 & 30.  that he had conspired with james Douglas, a Scot; and that thereby the King himself, for lack of his assistance, was vanquished in Battle, near to the Abbey of B●land, in Yorkshire; so that he became necessitated to flee to York, for the safeguard of his person; Sentence 
r Plac. coram R. ut supra.  was then and there pronounced against him; viz. That his Sword should be taken from him; and h●s gilt Spurs hacked off from his heels. Then, that he should be drawn and hanged by the neck; his Heart and Bowels taken out of his Body, burnt to Ashes and Winnowed; his Body cut into four Quarters; the one to be set upon the principal Tower of Carlisle- Castle; the other upon the Tower, at Newcastle, upon Tine; the third upon the Bridge at York; and the fourth at Shrewsbury: And his head upon London-Bridge; for an example to others, who should ever dare to commit so foul a Treason.  
Which Judgement was executed 
s Ms. in Bibl. Podl. (k. 84.) E. 100 2.  upon him accordingly, on the morrow after St. Chad's day.  
He had a Brother 
t ●sc. 16 E. 2. n. 19  called john de Harcla; who, in 16 E. 2. died 
u ●se. 16 E. 2. n. 19  seized of the Manor of Whithalle, in Com. Cumbr. leaving Andrew 
x ●se. 16 E. 2. n. 19  his son and heir, three years of age.   

Aton.  
[17 Edw. 2.]  
THe first mention of this Name and Family, wherewith I have met, is in the time of King Henry the First; Gilbert, the son of Lagi, being then 
n Ex autogr. in Turr● S. Mariae Ebor.  possessed of the Lordship of Aton, in Pickert●g-lithe, in Com. Ebor. and thereupon assuming his Surname from thence. Which Gilbert 
Gilbert.  had issue 
o Ex autogr. in Turr● S. Mariae Ebor.  William, of whom I find mention in 20 H. 2. and he Gilbert; 
p Ex autogr. in Turr● S. Mariae Ebor.  who took to wife 
a Pat. 33 E. 3. P. I. m. 26.  Margery, the daughter and heir of Warine de Vesci, (a younger son to William de Vesci, Lord of Al●wick, in Com. Northumb.) and departed 
b Claus. 19 H. 3. m. 12.  this life in 19 H. 3. leaving issue William his son and heir, she the said Margery surviving him: whereupon command 
c Claus. 19 H. 3. m. 12.  was given to the Sheriff of Yorkshire, to make Livery unto her of the Lands of her Inheritance, Gilbert. lying in that County. Which William gave 
q ●x autogr.  to the Chapel of St. john Baptist at Aton, one Toft, with a Croft, near to that Chapel: as also four Acres of arable Land, lying in that Lordship, with Pasturage for eight Oxen, eight Kine, with their breed of two years old; six Horses, and an hundred Sheep, in his Lands and Woods there; and likewise thirty Cart-loads of Turf in his Marish of Hoton- Buscell, for the maintenance of a Chantry therein, for ever.  
To this William succeeded Gilbert, 
〈◊〉.  
r 〈…〉  his son and heir; who, in 34 E. I. at 
e 〈…〉  that great solemnity, in making Prince Edward Knight, with many more, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies, was 
f 〈…〉  one of that number: but died 
s 〈…〉  without issue. Whereupon William, his brother became 
t 〈…〉  his heir. Which William left issue 
u 〈…〉  Gilbert; who in 2 E 2. obtained a Charter 
g 〈…〉  of Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Bardeby, Ho●●e juxta Seleby; Wellom, and K●apton, in Com. Ebor. In 8 E. 2. this Gilbert received command 
h 〈…〉  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the Feast-day of the blessed Virgin, to restrain the Hostilities of the Scots: and, in 9 E. 2. was found 
i 〈…〉  heir to William de Vesci the elder; viz. son of William, brother of Gilbert, who died without issue; son of William, son of Margery, daughter and heir to Warine de Vesci, brother of Eustace, father of William, father of John and William (called William de Vesci of Kildare) who died without lawful issue. And thereupon, in 11 E. 2. doing 
k Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 10. Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 4.  his Homage, had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 10. Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 4.  of the Lands thereby descended to him; of which the Manor of Malton, in Com. Ebor. was 
m Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 10. Claus. 11 E. 2. m. 4.  part.  
Furthermore, in 13 E. 2. he was 
u Rot. Scoc. 13 E 2. m 4.  in that expedition then made into Scotland: and in 17 E. 2. as Cousin 
o ●x vet. Cartu. lario pen●s C. Fairfax arm.  and heir to the before-specified William de Vesci, confirmed 
p ●x vet. Cartu. lario pen●s C. fairfax arm.  to Henry Lord Percy, that Grant, which Anthony Beck Bishop of Durham, had made to him, of the Barony, Manor, and Castle of Alnwike, with the Towns and Hamlets thereto belonging (of which Grant▪ with the occasion thereof, I have fully taken notice, in my discourse of the Family of Vesci.) In consideration whereof, he received 
q ●x vet. Cartu. lario pen●s C. fairfax arm.  from Henry, son and heir to the same Henry Lord Perci, the sum of Seven hundred Marks sterling.  
Moreover, in 7 E. 3. he was 
r Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 24.  again in the Scotish- wars. And, having been summoned 
s Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 17 Edw. 2. till 16 Edw. 3. inclusive, died the same year, as it seems.  
To whom succeeded William his son and heir. William. Which William, in 17 E. 3. was 
t Rot. Eranc. 17 E. 3. m. 13.  in the wars of France: and in 42 E. 3. constituted 
u Rot. Fin. 42 E. 3. m. 6.  Sheriff of Yorksh●re: as also Governor of the Castle at York. So likewise in 
x Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3 m. 16.  43 Edw. 3. and 
y Rot. Fin. 46 E. 3. m. 1●.  46 Edw. 3.  
This William, in 7 R. 2. founded 
z Pat. 7 R. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  a Chantry in the Chapel of St. john Baptist, within his Manor of Aton, in Pickering-lithe; for one Priest to celebrate Divine Service therein, for the good Estate of himself during this life, and the health of his Soul after his departure hence: as also for the Souls of his Parents and Friends, and all the Faithful deceased; for whose support he gave Thirteen Messages, and eight Ox-gangs of Land, in Hoton- Bussel, and Aton. But, all that I have farther seen of him; is, that he was summoned 
a Claus de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 44 E. 3. and no more: and that, by Isabel his Wife, daughter 
b Claus. 12 R. 2. m. ...  to Henry Lord Percy, he had issue 
c Claus. 12 R. 2. m. ...  a son, called William, who died 
c Claus. 12 R. 2. m. ...  in his life time; Also, three daughters, who became his heirs; viz. 
d Claus. 12 R. 2. m. ...  Anastasia, Wife of Sir Edward de St. John Knight. Catherine married to Sir Ralph de Eure Knight, and Elizabeth, first to William Plaice, but afterwards to john Conyers of Sockburne, in Com. Palat. Dunelm. Esquire. Which Sir john St. john left issue by the same Anastasta, Margaret his sole daughter and heir, married 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas Bromflet.  
Upon Partition 
* Ex vet. Regift ●o penès Carolum Fairfax de Menston in come. Ebor. arm. an. 1646.  made betwixt which Daughters and coheirs, bearing date at Pickering-Lithe 22 julii 13 R. 2. Sir Ralph Eure, and Catherine his wife, had, for their purparty, the Town and Lordship of Did-Ma●ton, excepting the Advouson of the Priory there; as also excepting the Knight's Fees; Foreign services of Tenants, the site of the Castle in come, the Fairs, Toll, and perquisites of Court, belonging to the Burrow of New-Malton; with the reversion of certain Lands and Tenements, granted out for term of life; the Rents and Fermes of the Freeholders', and Tenants at will in New-Malton and Broughton-Spitel, with their Appurtenances, which were reserved to all the coparceners in common. They had likewise for their purparty the third part of the Manors of Aton, Marston, Roston, and Wykham.  
To Anastasia the Widow of Sir Edward de St. john Knight, were the Lordships of Brompton, Saldene, and Snaynton assigned; with the moiety of the Manors of We●●om, and Sutton juxta Malton; and the third part of the Manors of Aton, Marton, Roston, and Wykham.  
And to Sir john Conyers, and Elizabeth his Wife, the Manors of Wintringham, Dugilby, Rillington; Hoton Busscell, Preston, and Ebreston: also the Moiety of the Manors of Wellom, and Sutton; and the third part of the Manors of Aton, Marston, Roston, and Wykeham.   

Harington.  
[18 Edw. 2.]  
THough this Family, at first assumed their Surname from ●averington, in Com. Cumbr. which Lordship they did most anciently possess; and held, till the heir-female thereof, married to the Lord Bonvile: yet was their chiefest seat, and residence at Aldingham, in Com. Lanc. from King Edward the First's time. Which Manor of Aldingham came 
a Ex coll. Rog. Dodsworth.  to Robert 
Robert.  de Harington, by the Marriage of Agnes the sister 
b Ex coll. Rog. Dodsworth.  and heir to William de Cancefeld, son 
c Ex coll. Rog. Dodsworth.  and heir of Richard de Cancefeld; by Alice his Wife, sister 
d Ex coll. Rog. Dodsworth.  and heir of Michael Flameng; that Family of Flameng having been 
e Ex coll. Rog. Dodsworth.  formerly Lords thereof.  
To this Robert and Agnes, succeeded john 
john.  de Harington: who in 34 E. I. (amongst the rest of those stout young soldiers, which were then to attend that King, in his Expedition into Scotland) received 
f Comp. Joh. de Drokenesford, etc.  the honour of Knighthood, with Prince Edward (at the Feast of Pentecost, the same year) by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies: and in 4 E. 2. had summons 
g Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 4.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms; and to be at Carlisle, on the morrow after All-Soules day, thence to March against the Scots.  
In 12 E. 2. this john obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 12 E. ●. n. 67.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Dustwyke, in Com. Ebor. and Thirnam, in Com. Lanc. And in 14 E. 3. had the like Charter, 
i Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 2.  for Free-warren at his Manor of Wytherflak, in Com. Westmorl. with Licence to impark six hundred Acres of Wood, Moor, and Marish, within the Precincts of his Lordship of Aldingham, in Com. Lanc. In 20 E. 3. being of the retinue 
k Rot. Franc 20 E. 3. P. 2. in dorso m. 21.  with William d'Eincourt, he assisted 
l Rot. Franc 20 E. 3. p. 3. in dorso m. 21.  him in the defence of the Marches towards Scotland: and having been summoned 
m Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 18 E. 2. till 21 E. 3. died 
n Claus. 21 E 3. p. 2. m. 24.  the same year, leaving 
o Claus. 21 E 3. p. 2. m. 24.  john de Harington, his Grandson (viz. son of Robert, by Elizabeth 
p Claus. 11 E. 3. m. 25.  one of the sisters and coheirs to john de Multon of Egremund) his next heir; being then seized 
q Claus. 21 E. 3. ut supra.  of the Manor of Wyther●lak, in Com. Westmorl. as also of the Manors of ●hytnum and Aldyngham, and Moiety of the Manor of Uivereston, in Com. Lanc.  
Which john departed 
r Esc. 37 E. 3. n. 32.  this life, upon Monday next after the Feast of St. Augustine, in 37 Ed 3. being then seized 
s Esc. 37 E. 3. n. 32.  of the third part of the Manors of Multon, in Com. Linc. Also of the Manors of Aldingham, Thirnum, and moiety of the Manor of Ulvereston, in Com. Lanc. Likewise of the Manor of Austwyke, in Com. Ebor. and of the manors of Millum, Mosearghe, Havertington, with its members, and third part of the manor of Cgremund, in Com. Cumbr. leaving Robert 
Robert.  
t Ibid.  his son and heir, six years old, who in 51 E. 3 making proof 
u Claus 51 E. 3. m. 7.  of his age, and doing his homage, had livery 
x Claus 51 E. 3. m. 7.  of his Lands lying in the Counties of Linc. Cumbr. and Ebor.  
This Robert, in 1 R. 2. (residing 
y Rot. Franc. I R 2. p. 1. m. 14  at Alding-Ham) received 
z Stow's Ann.  the honour of Knighthood, at the Coronation of that King: being employed 
a Rot. Franc. ut supra.  into the parts of Calais in France the same year, in his service: And, having been summoned 
b Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 R. 2. until 4 H. 4. departed 
c Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 55.  this life upon Friday, next after Ascension-day, in 7 H. 4. being seized 
d Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 55.  of the manor of Austwyke, in Com. Ebor. Aldingham, Thyrnum, and moiety of the manor of U●●lerston, in Com. Lanc. of the third part of the manor of Egremund; the third part of the Town of Morton, and moiety of the Hamlet of Arleden, in Com. Cumbr. And of the Inheritance of Isabel his wife (daughter 
e Ex coll. R. Dodsworth.  and coheir to Sir Nigel Loring, Knight of the Garter) of the manor of Tremwell, in Com Cornub. West-Ashford, Bremdon, Knafton, and Beaupode, in Com. Devon. Thurstruston- Hall, in Hankedone, in Com. Suff. and Porlok, in Com. Somerset. leaving 
f Esc. ut supra.  Sir john Harington Knight, his son and heir, Twenty two years of age: who thereupon, doing his Homage, had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. 7 H. 4. m 7.  of all those Lands.  
Which Sir john 
john  Harington was 
h Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 15.  in that Expedition made into France, in 3 H. 5. And, in 4 H. 5. being retained by Indenture 
i Ex autogr. Penès cleric pell.  to serve the King, in those Wars, received Two hundred ninty five pounds in hand towards his wages upon that account. But the next ensuing year, purposing 
k Chichley▪ vol. I. 31●. ●.  to travel into foreign parts, he declared his Testament 
l Chichley▪ vol. I. 31●. ●.  8 junii An. 1417. (5 H. 5.) thereby bequeathing his body to be buried, wheresoever he should happen to die; and gave to Elizabeth his wife, the one half of all his Silver Vessels. After which he lived not a year; for the Probate of that Testament bears date the 27th of April next ensuing.  
To whom succeeded 
m Lib. ced. 6 H 5. p. 215.  Sir William 
William.  Harington Knight, his brother and heir. Which Sir William, in 10 H. 4. was constituted 
n Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 12.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York: And, in 4 H. 5. was, by Indenture 
o Ex autogr penès cle●●c. pell.  retained to serve the King, in his wars of France, with Thirty Men at Arms and Sixty Archers; and arrived 
* Stows Ann.  with him in Normandy 1 Aug. In 5 H. 5. being 
p Rot. Franc. 5 H 5 m. 19  again in those wars of France, he obtained Licence, 
q Pat Nor●. 5 H. 5 m. 9  to found a Chantry, for one Priest, to celebrate Divine Service daily, in a certain Chapel, in the Parish of Ledes, in Com. Ebor. there to pray, for the good estate of himself, during this life, and for his Soul, after his departure hence; as also for the Souls of his Ancestors: Likewise for the Soul of Robert Nevil of Hornby, and all the Faithful deceased. For the maintenance of which Priest, certain Lands lying in Hol●ek, in the Parish of Kirkby super Wherf, were thereupon amortized 
r Pat Nor●. 5 H. 5 m. 9 .  
And, in 6 H. 5. had livery 
s Rot. Fin 6 H. 5. m. 16.  of all those lands, lying in the Counties of Cumb. Linc. Cornub. Lanc. and Bedf. which descended to him by the death of Sir john Harington Knight, his brother, his homage being respited, 
t Rot. Fin. 6 H. 5. m. 16.  which he performed 
u Claus. 8 H. 5. m. ●.  in 8 H. 5. And, in 10 H. 5. was again made 
x Rot. Fin. ●0 H. 5. m. 9  Sheriff of Yorkshire. So likewise in 
y Rot. Fin. 1. H. 6. m. 18.  I H. 6. and 
z Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 18.  7 H. 6. and in 31 H. 6. was 
* St●w●s Ann.  in the wars of France.  
This William married 
a Esc. s. H. 6. n 56.  Margaret the Sister of Thomas, Son of Sir Robert Nevil of Harnby, Knight, and having been summoned 
b Claus. de iisd. ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament, from 8 H. 5. until 15 H. 6. departed 
c ●sc. 36. H. 6. n. 20.  this life 10 Martii, 36 H. 6. being then seized 
d ●sc. 36. H. 6. n. 20.  of the Manors of Hartington, and Arladen, with the third part of the Manor of Egremund, and fifth part of the Manor of Morton in Com. Cumbr. leaving 
e ●sc. 36. H. 6. n. 20.  William Bonvile junior, Son of Elizabeth his Daughter, (who married William Lord Bonville, and died in his life time,) his next Heir, at that time, sixteen years of age.   

D'Amorie.  
[20 E. 2.]  
IN 15 H. 2. Gilbert 
Gilbert.  de Aumari, gave 
a Rot. Pip. 15. H. 2. Dors. Somers.  fifteen Marks for Livery of his Lands at Winford, (in Com. Somers.) from whom descended, (as 'tis probable) another Gilbert; 
Gilbert.  who in 22 E. 1. was 
b Rot. Vas●. 22 E. I. m. 11.  in that Expedition, made into Gascoine.  
After him, I meet with Nicholas 
Nicholas.  Damorie, who in 6 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 6 E 2. n. 65.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn Lands, within his Manors of Bokenhall, and Blechesdon, in Com. Oxon. and Chornebergh, in Com. Buck.  
To this Nicholas succeeded Richard 
Richard.  Damorie, (his Son and Heir, I presume) which Richard in 10 E. 2. had another Charter, 
d Cart. 10. E. 2. n. 85.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Bokenhall, and ●lech●on, before specified; as also, at Stoke deal Isle, Wo●e- 〈◊〉, Bp●, and 〈◊〉, in Com. Oxon. Uble, and Monkesham, in Com. Somers Mersch,. and Thornebergh, in Com. Buck. And in 12 E. 2. procured Licence, 
e Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 58.  for a Market every week, upon the Monday, at his Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Somers. as also for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Feast of St. Bartholemew the Apostle.  
In 13 E. 2. he was 
f Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m 4.  in the Wars of Scotland. And in 16 E. 2. being then Steward 
g Pat 16. E. 2. p. 1. M. 8.  of the King's Household, had command 
h Pat 16. E. 2. p. 1. m. 8.  to Besiege the Castle of Waling●●ord, then possessed 
i Pat 16. E. 2. p. 1. m. 8.  by some of the Rebellious Lords of that time.  
In 19 E. 2. he obtained the custody 
k Rot Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 8.  of the Lands of john de Ferrer, during the Minority of Robert Ferrer, his Son and Heir: and having been summoned 
l Claus de iisd. ann in dorso.  to Parliament, from 20 E. 2. until 4 E. 3. inclusive, departed this life the same year. Whereupon Margaret his Widow, had for her Dowry▪ a●n assignation 
m Claus. 4. ● 3 m. 16.  of the Manor of ●ukkenal, with certain Lands in Sexynton, Bl●chestdon, Geoyndon, and Hedyndon, in Com. Oxon.  
To whom succeeded Richard his Son and Heirs, which Richard, in 10 E. 3. making proof 
n Claus 10. ●. 3. m. 4.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
o Claus 10. ●. 3. m. 4.  of his Lands; and in 14 E. 3. was 
p Rot Al●m. 14. E. ●. m. 8.  in that expedition then made into Flanders. Also in 
q Rot. Franc. 16 ● 3 m. ●9.  16 and 
r Rot Franc. 17 ●. 3. m. 16.  17 E. 3. in those into France.  
And having landed 
s Claus. 36 E. 3 m 6.  with that Victorious King at Dogs in Normandy, in 20 E. 3. where they repulsed the Enemy with great Valour, continued 
t Claus. 36 E. 3 m 6.  in his Service, till his return to England: in consideration whereof, he was in 36 E. 3. acquitted, 
u Claus. 36. E. 3 m 6.  for sending any Men at Arms, Hoblars, or Archers, into those parts.  
This Richard died 
x Rot ●in. 50. E. 3. m. 21.  on Thursday, next ensuing the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, 49 E. 3. leaving 
y Rot ●in. 50. E. 3. m. 21.  Elizabeth and Alianore Chandos, (which Alianore was then Married to Roger Colyng) Sisters of john Chaundos, and Isabella, the Daughter of Margaret, the third Sister of the said john Chaundos, than the Wife of Sir john Annesley Knight, his next 
z Rot ●in. 50. E. 3. m. 21.  Heirs.  
¶ Brother to Nicholas beforementioned, (as I suppose) was Roger Damorie, who took to Wife 
a Ypod. N. 101. n 10. Claus. 100L. m. 4.  Elizabeth, the third Sister, and one of the Coheirs to Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, Niece to King Edward the Second, (viz. Daughter to joan of Acres, his Sister) which Elizabeth had been twice Married before, first to john de Burgh. Earl of Ulster in Ireland; and next to Theobald de Verdon, a great Baron in his time.  
To this Roger and Eliz. in 13 E. 2. in the Parliament then held at York, the King in consiration 
b Pat. 1 H. 4● p. 7. m. 22. per In●spex.  of his good services done, and to be done, gave 
c Pat. 1 H. 4● p. 7. m. 22. per In●spex.  the Manors of Sandall, in Com. Ebor, Halghton, in Com. Oxon Faukeshall, in come. Sur. and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten. As also 
d Pat. 1 H. 4● p. 7. m. 22. per In●spex.  one hundred Marks per annum, to be paid out of the Exchequer. In 7 E. 2. he was 
e Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 5.  in the Wars of Scotland▪ and in 8 E. 2. made Constable 
f Rot. Fin. 8. E. ●. m. 15.  of Knaresburg● Castle. In 10 E. 2. he was again 
g Ro. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 9  in the Scotish Wars, and upon the death of Theobald de Verdon, obtained the custody 
h Rot. Fin. 10 E. 2. m. 7.  of the Castle at Ewyas- Laci, in Com. Monmouth.  
In 11 E. 2. he was constituted Governor 
i Pat. 11. E. 2. p I. m. 21.  of the castle at Gloucester; as also of 
k Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. ●  St. Briavels Castle in the same County; and Warden 
l Rot. Fin. 11. E. 2. m. ●  of the Forest of Dene. In that year he was again made Constable 
m Ib. m. 15.  of Knaresburgh Castle. Likewise of that at Corffe, 
n Ib. m. 15.  in Com. Dors. as also Warden 
o Ib. m. 15.  of the Forest of Purbe●k: and charged 
p Claus. 11. ●. 2 m. 23.  with the providing of fifty foot Soldiers, for the Scottish Wars.  
In 12 E 2▪ he procured a Charter 
q Cart. 12. E. 2. n. 34.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Catthorpe, in come. Linc. and in 13 E. 2. was again 
r Rot. Scoc. 1● E. 2. m 4.  in the Wars of Scotland. In 14 E. 2. he obtained another Charter 
s Cart. 14 E. 2. n. 33.  for free-warren at Staundon, in come. Hertf. And had Summons 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons, from 11 until the same 14 of E. 2. Howbeit, in the Parliament held that year, taking 
u H. Knighton. 2539. n 10.  part with the great Lords, whose power was such, as that they caused 
x H. Knighton. 2539. n 10.  the two Spencers to be banished: and the next year after, with 
y Ib. p. 66●.  Thomas Earl of Lancaster, (in that Insurrection by him then made) he marched 
z Ib. p. 66●.  with him to Burton, upon Trent, and so to Tutbury ●Castle (in Com. Staff.) but upon that Earls advance farther Northwards, stayed behind, being sick as it seems: for he 
a Ib. p. 66●.  died soon after in that Castle of Tutbury, and was buried 
* Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 544.  in the Priory at Ware, in come. Hertf. whereupon, command 
b Claus. 16 E 2. m. 23.  was given to seize all his Lands, as an Enemy and Rebel, (for so the Record calls him) and to make Livery 
c Claus. 16 E 2. m. 23.  of them to Elizabeth de Burgh, his Widow.  
Which Elizabeth, thus surviving him, in 11 E. 3. obtained, from the King, a Grant 
d Cart. 11. E. ● n. 20.  for life, of two parts of the Manor of Ikeletsall, and of the Manor of Clopton, in Com. Suff. as also of the third part of the said manor of Ikeletsall, after the death of Alianore, the Wife of Guy de Ferre, the remainder to john Lord Bardolfe, and Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of the before-specified Roger, by her the said Elizabeth, in Exchange for the Manors of Kenynton, and Faukeshall, in Com. Sur. which were of the Inheritance of the said Elizabeth de Burgh. And departed 
e Esc. 34. E. 3. n. 83.  this life, 4 Nou. 34 E. 3. leaving Elizabeth 
f Esc. 34. E. 3. n. 83.  her Daughter, by the said Roger Damorie (her last Husband) than the Wife 
g Esc. 34. E. 3. n. 83.  of john Lord Bardolf, above thirty years of age.  
Which john Lord Bardolf, thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
h Claus. 35. E. 3. m. 41.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
Of these Damories, divers were buried 
i Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  in the Priory of Burcester, in come. Oxon.   

Swillington.  
[20 Edw. 2.]  
OF this Family, assuming its surname from a fair Lordship in the West-Riding of Yorkshire so called, was Adam de Swillington, who in 34 E. 1. being in 
a Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 3.  that great Expedition then made by the King, into Scotland; shortly after, (scil. in 3 E. 2.) obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 3 E. 2. n. 18.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Swillington, thorpe- Pyrow, and Thorpe o' the Hill, in Com. Ebor. and in 4 E. 2. was again 
c Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. m. 13.  in the Scotish-Wars. So likewise in 
d Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 7.  10 E 2.  
This Adam residing 
e Rot. Fin 16 E. 2. m. 25 in cedula.  in Lincolnshire in 15 E. 2. took 
f Rot. Fin 16 E. 2. m. 25 in cedula.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, against the two Spencers, for which, upon the attainder of that Earl, he was fined 
g Rot. Fin 16 E. 2. m. 25 in cedula.  at a thousand Marks; but in 1 E 3. (the Scene being then changed) that judgement, being by authority of the Parliament then held, declared 
h Ibid.  erroneous, he marched again 
i Rot Scoc. ● E. 3 m. 6.  into Scotland.  
Moreover, in 2 E. 3. he had another Charter 
k Cart. 2 E. 3. n. 89.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Swillington, Thorpe- Pyr●●w, Thorpe; juxta Rothwell, Rhodes, Byrell, Wi●esey, and Shelf, in come. Ebor. Yokesford, Midleton, and Stykinglond, in come. Suff. Pyrhow, in come. Norff. Kynyardby, and Ouresby, in come. Linc. and Thinrigge, in come. Hertf. and had Summons 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 20 E. 2. till 2 E. 3. inclusive. But not after, nor any of his posterity.   

Maltravers.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
THough none of this Family were Barons by Tenure, nor had Summons to Parliament, till 1 E. 3. yet were they anciently persons of Note: for Hugh 
Hugh.  Maltravers was a witness 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 67 1. l. 9  to that Charter of King Henry the First, which he made to the Monks of Montacute, in come. Somers. And in 5 Steph. Will. 
William.  Maltravers gave 
b Rot. Pip. 5. Steph. tit. int●● Ripam & Mersam.  a thousand Marks of Silver, and one hundred pounds for the Widow of Hugh de la Val, and Lands of the same Hugh, during the term of fifteen years, and then to have the benefit of her Dowry and Marriage.  
Likewise, in 18 H. 2. john Maltr●vers gave 
c Rot. ●ip. 18 H. 2 Dors. Somers.  eighty Marks, to have a Court within his Lands, and a Trial for four Knights Fees. Moreover, in 30 H. 2. Walter 
〈◊〉.  Maltravers paid 
d Rot Pip 30. H. 2. W●●es.  twenty Marks for Livery of the purparty of the Lands of Roger Fitz-Geffrey; but this Walter died without Issue Male, as it seems; for in 6 R. 1. Richard de Heriet, gave 
e Rot. Pip 6 R 1. W●●es.  one hundred Marks for Livery of his Lands, as his Wife's right.  
After this, there was john 
john  Maltravers, who took part with the Rebellious Barons against King john, but in 1 H. 3. returning 
f Pat. 1. H ●. m. 3.  to his obedience, was of the Retinue 
g Pat. 1. H ●. m. 3.  with Earl William marshal; and in june 26 H. 3. had Summons 
h Rot Vasc ● 6 H 3. in dorso m 3.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King into 〈◊〉, but died 
i Esc 25 E 1. n. 33 Berk● etc.  in 24 E. 1. being then seized 
k Esc 25 E 1. n. 33 Berk● etc.  of the Manor of Henefor, (in come. Somers.) which he held of the Earl Marshal, by the service of being Constable of 〈◊〉- Castle: also of the Manor of ●odechestre, in Com. Glouc. Luchet and Wychampton in Com. Dors. and certain Lands in ●h●●rey, in Com. Berks leaving john his Son and Heir, thirty years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 25 E. 1. doing his Homage, had Livery 
l Rot. ●in. 25 E. 1. m. 16.  of his Lands: and in 34 E 1. was made a Knight 
m Comp ●. de Drokenesford.  (with Prince Edward, and many more) by Bathing, etc. Whereupon he attended that Prince into 
n Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 6.  Scotland, being of the Retinue 
o Rot. Protect. 34 E. 1. m. 6.  with Maurice de Berkley; and the same year obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 34. E. 1. n. 38.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Lychet- Matravers, in come. Dors.  
In 7 E. 2. this john was again 
q Rot. Scoc. 7 E. ● m ●●  in the Scotish Wars: and in 8 E. 2. had Summons 
* Rot. Scoc. ●●. 2. in dorso m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, 
r Cart. 8. E. 2. n. 24.  to restrain the Incu●●●ons of the Scots. In which year he had a Grant for a Market every week, on the Tuesday at 〈◊〉 in Ireland, with a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Holy Trinity. In 12 E. 2. he had another Charter 
s Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 76.  for Free-Warren, in all his Lordships of Wichampton, Wolcombe, Phelipeston; Lodre, and Child- from, in Com. Dors. jevele, in Com. Somers. Somerford, Cote-Deverel, and Soppworth, in Com. Wiltes Wodecestre,. and Sherdington, in Com. Glouc. and Chelray, in Com. Berks. and in 13 E. 2. was again 
t Rot. Sc●c. 13 ●. ●. m. 〈◊〉.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
Upon the deposal of King Edward the Second, being in no small esteem with those who were then in power; he had Summons 
u Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to that Parliament, held in 1 E. 3. by the name of john Maltravers Senior. Shortly after which, he was one of the principal persons, to whom the custody of Edward the Second was committed: 
x H. Knighto● 255. n 30.  but used him hardly, as 'tis said. 
y T. Wals. 108 n. 20.  And upon the Murder of that King (being conscious 
z Ibid n. 30. & 40.  of his guilt, as an accessary) fled 
a Ibid n. 30. & 40.  into Germany, and there continued 
b Ibid n. 30. & 40.  many years. After which in 4 E. 3. he had judgement 
c Rot. Parl 4 E. 3. n. 3.  to be put to death, wheresoever he could be found, for being guilty of the death of Edmund Earl of Kent, as 'twas then alleged: but in 19 E. 3. upon 
d Pat. 19 E ● 〈◊〉 22. Cart. & p●t apud Cales. 21 E. 3. m. 19  the arrival of King Edward, at the Port of Swine in Flanders, he came 
e Pat. 19 E ● 〈◊〉 22. Cart. & p●t apud Cales. 21 E. 3. m. 19  voluntarily to him, and rendered himself into his hands: and afterwards in his return to London; humbly representing to him, that by the Laws of England, no Man ought to be condemned without making Answer. Whereupon, though he had been indicted for some heinous crimes; yet in regard he was not called to answer, but judged guilty and banished, the King was pleased, by reason 
f Pat. 19 E ● 〈◊〉 22. Cart. & p●t apud Cales. 21 E. 3. m. 19  of his special services in Flanders; where he lost 
g Ibid.  all his Goods, and suffered 
h Ibid.  great oppression, to grant 
i Ibid.  that he might return with freedom and safety into England, and there remain till the next Parliament, to abide the judgement therecof, which he did, and being thereupon fully pardoned 
k Rot. Parl. 25 E. 3. n. 8 & 9 Claus. 25 E. 3. m. 12.  for the same, in the Parliament held 25 E. 3. had Summons, 
l Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to sit in that Convention.  
This john 
john  had a Son called john Maltravers, junior, who in 34 E. 1. having received 
m Comp. I de Drokenesford  the Honour of Knighthood, with his Father and the rest, had Summons 
* Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 1. and 4 E. 3. And 2 E. 3. was constituted 
n Rot. Fin. ● E. 3. m. 3.  Governor of the Castle of ●arekenny. In 3 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
o Cart. 3. E. 3. n. 47.  of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands of john Giffard of Brimmesfeld, which divolved to the King by Eschaet, for want of Heirs by the said john Giffard, and the same year was made Constable 
p Rot. Fin. 3. E. 3. m. 6.  of Corf Castle, in Com. Dors.  
In 4 E. 3. the King gave Licence 
q Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 19  to john de Caille●e, to enfeoff this john Maltravers, in the before-specified Castle and Manor of Carecknyn, in South-Wales, and in the castle of Brymffield, in Com. Glouc. But soon after this, his Lands were seized by the King, for some great offence: for, in 5 E. 3. Agnes his Wife, by the King's special favour, (as the Record 
r Pat. 5. E. 3. ●. 1. m. 12.  expresseth) obtained Livery of those Lands, wherewith she had been endowed by john de Argentine, and john de Nerford, her former Husbands; as also of those, which were belonging to this john, and had been so seized for his transgression.  
But he came afterwards, in favour again, as it seems: for, in 16 E. 3 he served 
s Rot Franc. 16. E. 3. m. 26.  the King in his Wars of France, in the Retinue of Maurice de Berkley, and in 21 E. 3. obtained Licence 
t Cart. ●●. E. 3. n. 7.  for a Market every week, upon the Monday, at his Manor of Wichampton, in Com. Dors. and a Fair there every year, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption. In which year he was again 
u Rot. ●ranc. 21 E. 3. p ● 21  in the Wars of France. So likewise, in 
x Rot. Franc. 2●. E. 3. m. 3.  22 E. 3. and in 23 E. 3. was made Governor 
y Pat. 23. E. 3. p. 3. m. 5.  of Garnesey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney, with the adjacent Isles: but departed 
z Esc. 23. E. 3 n. 52 Som. Rot. Fin 23 E. 3. m. 20.  this life the same year, leaving Henry 
a Esc. 23. E. 3 n. 52 Som. Rot. Fin 23 E. 3. m. 20.  his Son and Heir, one year old and upwards; being then seized 
b Esc. 23. E. 3 n. 52 Som. Rot. Fin 23 E. 3. m. 20.  of two parts of the Manor of East Mordon, and Luchet- Matravers, in come. Dors. john his Father surviving him, to whom I again return; which john being thus pardoned, (as hath been observed) in 26 E. 3. was made Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 26 E. 3. m. 19  of the Isles of Garnesey, jeresey, Serk, and Aureney, and in 29 E. 3. was 
d Rot. Vascon. 29 E. 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into France. But farther, I have not seen any thing memorable of him, than that in 35 E. 3. he founded 
e Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 47● b n 10.  an Hospital at Bows, in the Isle of Gernesey, for poor Men and Women, and that he departed 
f Es. 38. E. 3. n. 27 W●l●s.  this life, 16 Feb. 38 E. 3. leaving joan the Wife of Sir john de Kaynes Knight, than twenty two years of age, and Alianore, the Wife of john, the Son of Richard Earl of Arundel, than nineteen years of age, his Cousins and next 
g Es. 38. E. 3. n. 27 W●l●s.  Heirs, viz. Daughters of john his Son, who died in his life time) being then seized, 
h Es. 38. E. 3. n. 27 W●l●s.  together with Agnes his Wife, of the Manors of East-Mordon, Wodeton, in Mersh- Wodenal, Lodres, Frome-Whitefeld, Lychet-Matravers; Langeton, in Purbeck, Phelpeston, two parts of the Manor of Up-Wymburne, and other Lands there; as also in Egreton, W●lcombe, and More, with the Advousons' of the Churches of all those Manors. Which Agnes was formerly Wife of john de Argentine; and by her Testament, 
i Sudbury f. 78 ●.  bearing date at London, in the Parish of St. john Zacharie 18 Feb. An. 1374. (49 E. 3.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Church of Lychet● Matravers, near to the Grave of her Husband, in case she should depart this life, in the Counties of Dorset or Wiltes. But if in Hertf. or Cambridgsh. then in the Priory of Wylmundle, appointing, that every Priest, who should say Mass at her Funeral, should be rewarded according to the discretion of her Executors: and that no Cloth of Gold be put upon her Corpse, nor any more than five Tapers (each of five pound weight) about it.  
To the fabric of the Church at Lychet Matravers she gave forty shillings. To john her Son a Dozer of green, powdered with Dolphins and Swans, with four Cousters of the same suit. Likewise her great Cup, with a Cover; one Dragenall, six Dishes, six Pottengers, six Saucers, two Pitchers, two Pottels, all of Silver; but after his decease, to remain to the Priory of UUylmund●ey, and to Margaret his Wife, a Tablet of Espicerie.  
It seems, that this Agnes was a Second Wife to john 
john.  Lord Matravers, signior, and that he had Issue by her a Son, called also john, which john in 42 E. 3. was 
k Rot. Vascon. 42 E. 3. m. 1.  in that Expedition made into France. As also in 
l Rot. Franc 43 E. 3. m. 3.  43 E. 3. being then 
m Rot. Franc 43 E. 3. m. 3.  of Hoke, in Com. Dors. and in the Retinue 
n Rot. Franc 43 E. 3. m. 3.  of William de Montacute, Earl of Salisbury, and departed 
o Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 35.  this life, 15 junii 9 R. 2. being then seise● 
p Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 35.  of the Manor of Crawell, in Com. Oxon. Myddel-Thinnek, in Com. Summer. Houke, Stapelford, Over-Kentcombe, from- Voucherche, Cherleton, juxta Dorchester, West-Chikerell, Gorewill, South-Pourton, Bodecombe, Mulburne- Deverell, UUelcombe- Matravers, and Burcumbe, in Com. Dors. leaving Maud, the Wife of Peter de la Mare, eighteen years of age; and Elizabeth Matravers eight years of age, his 
q Esc. 9 R. ●. n. 35.  next Heirs. Which Elizabeth, in 10 R. 2. was committed 
r Pat. 10 R. ● p. 1. m. 12.  to the tuition of john Wadham, with purpose 
s Pat. 10 R. ● p. 1. m. 12.  that she might be Married to john Lovel, 
t Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  when the King should think fit. But afterwards became the Wife of Humphrey Stafford, Son to Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, who had Married 
u Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. p. 1. m. 6.  Elizabeth, her Mother.   

Frevile.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
THis Family, anciently of ... in Com. Cantabr. though but one of them, had ever Summons to Parliament, was of eminent note, some ages before that time, and afterwards. For in 15 H. 3. Baldwin 
Baldwin.  de Frevile, having obtained 
a Claus. 15. H. 3. m. 13.  the Wardship of Lucia, the Daughter and Heir of Richard de Scalers, (for which he gave two hundred Marks) soon after, made her his Wife: 
b Rot. Pip. 16. H. 3. Cantabr. & Hunt.  and in 30 H. 3. upon collection of the Aid, for Marrying the King's Daughter, paid 
c Rot Pip. 30. H. 3 Cantab. & Hunt.  fifteen pound for those fifteen Knights Fees, which were of her Inheritance.  
To this Baldwin succeeded Richard. 
Richard.  his Son and Heir, who in 42 H. 3. having been in that Expedition then made into UUa●es, obtained a discharge 
d Rot. Pip. 42. H 3 Cantab. & Hunt.  for the Scutage, at that time due thereupon. And to him another Baldwin; which Baldwin, 
Baldwin.  dying without Issue, Alexander his Brother, became his Heir; 
e Rot. Fin. 17 E. 1 m. 2.  and possessing 
f Rot. Fin. 17 E. 1 m. 2.  fair Lands, in Com. Norff. and Heref. of his Inheritance, took to Wife 
g Esc. 20 E. 1. ●. 36.  Joan, Daughter of Mazere, Wife of Ralph de Cromwell. Which Mazere was Daughter of Philip Mazmion.  
In 29 E 1. this Alexander 
Alexander.  was 
h Rot. Scoc. 29 E. ●. m ...  in that Expedition made into Scotland. So likewise in 
i Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. 5.  31, 32, 
k Rot. Scoc. 32 E. 1. n. 2.  and 
l Rot. Scoc. 34 E 1. m. 11.  34 E. 1. And in 3 E. 2. upon partition 
m Claus 3. E. 2 in dorso m. 5. in cedula.  of the Lands of the Inheritance of Isabella, the Wife, of William Walraund, in right of joan his Wife, one of the Cousins and Heirs to her the said Isabella, had the Manors of UUinterburne, and Asserton, with certain Lands in Yatesbury, in Com. Wilts. And in 8 E. 2. received command 
n Rot. Scoc. 8. ● 2. in dorso m. 9  to be at Newcastel upon Tine, upon the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. But farther, I have not seen of him, then that he had Summons 
o Claus. 1. E. 3. in. dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 1 E. 3. (and never afterwards; nor any of his Defcendents) and died 
p Esc. 2. E. 3. n. 34.  in 2 E. 3. leaving Baldwin 
q Esc. 2. E. 3. n. 34.  his Son and Heir, thirty six years of age.  
Which Baldwin died 
r Esc. 17. E. 3 n. 3.  in 17 E. 3. leaving Baldwin, 
Baldwin.  his Son 
s Esc. 17. E. 3 n. 3.  and Heir twenty six years of age, who doing his Homage the next ensuing year, had Livery 
t Rot. Fin. 18 E. 3. m. 35.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, lying in the Counties of Warr. Heref. Salop. Staff. Wigorn. Wiltes. Norff. and Suff. and in 38 E. 3. for his approved 
u Ex autogr. penès Joh Ferrer arm.  Fidelity and Service was made 
x Ex autogr. penès Joh Ferrer arm.  Seneschal of Xantoigne, for life, by the renowned Prince Edward, (commonly called the Black Prince) eldest Son to King Edw. 3. Moreover, in 42 E. 3. he was 
y ●rois. f. 171.  with him in his Wars of Gascoigne: and soon after that, march 
z I●. f. 175. a. ●.  with the Duke of Lancaster, to Mountpaon, whereupon it was rendered.  
In 46 E. 3. he was by Indenture retained 
a Ex autogr. pènes' praef. ● Ferrer.  to serve Prince Edward in his Wars of France, with six men at Arms, viz. three Knights, and three Esquires taking twenty pound per annum see, for the Knights, and ten Marks for the Esquires. And having wedded 
b Ibid.  three Wives; viz. Elizabeth, Sister and Co-heir to Sir john Montfort of Beldesert, in Com. Warr. Knight, Ida, Daughter to ... Clinton, (a Lady of Honour to Queen Philippe) and joan, Daughter to the Lord Strange, departed 
c Esc. 49 E. ● n. 57  this, life in 49 E. 3. leaving by the said Elizabeth Baldwin, his Son 
d Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 57  and Heir, twenty six years of age.  
Which Baldwin, 
Baldwin.  being a Knight in 1 R. 2. exhibited his claim, 
e T. Wals. p. 195. n. ●0.  to be the King's Champion, upon the day of his Coronation; and to do the service appertaining to that Office, by reason of the Tenure of 
f Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 29.  the Castle of Tamworth, in Com. War. viz. to ride completely armed, upon a Barbed Horse, into UUestminster Hall, and there to challenge the Combat, with whomsoever, that should dare to oppose the King's Title to the Crown. Which service the Marmions anciently Lords of that Castle, had formerly performed. But Sir john Dimock Knight, being then his Competitor, carried it from him by judgement 
g MS. in officio Arm. (H. 13.) 321.  of the Constable and Marshal of England, in regard of the Lordship of Scrivelby, in Com. Linc. which by better 
h Esc. 23 E. 3 Fin. levat. T. Mich. 1. H. 6. Linc.  authority than Frevile could produce, did appear to be held by that service; and that the Marmions, enjoyed that Office, as owners thereof, and not as Lords of Tamworth-Castle. Which Lordship of Scrivelby, descended to Dimock, by an Heir Female of Sir Thomas Ludlow, Knight, Husband of joan, the youngest Daughter to Sir Philip Marmion, beforementioned.  
Which Sir Baldwin, in 9 R. 2. upon partition, 
i ●x autogr. pe●ès praef. I. Ferrer.  made betwixt him, and Sir Thomas Boteler Knight, of Montforts Lands, whereunto they were Heirs; had the Manor of Ashstede, in Com. Surr. with the manors of Gunthorpe and Loudham, in Com. Nott. assigned unto him, as also the reversion of the manors of Henly, Beudesert, and Haselholt, i● Com. War. after the decease of William de Beauchamp, Lord Bergavenny, in whose hands they then were.  
And had 
k Ibid.  two Wives, both of them Daughters to Sir john Botetourt, of UUe●ley-Castel, in Com. Wigorn. whereof Elizabeth being married to him, in 27 E. 3. very young, died (as it seems) before they lived together: for plain it is, that he married joice, her Sister, by whom he had Issue 
l Esc. 11. R. ● n. ●●.  Baldwin, nineteen years of age, at his Father's death, in 11 R. 2.  
Which Baldwin, 
Baldwin.  in 12 R. 2. married 
m Ex autogr. penès praef. I. ●errers.  joan, the Daughter of Sir Thomas Grene Knight, and died 
n Esc. 2 H. 4. n. 41.  in 2 H. 4. leaving Baldwin 
Baldwin.  his Son and Heir, but two years of age, who departing 
o Claus. 7. H 5. in dorso m. 11.  this life in his minority, 6 H. 5. left his three Sisters 
p Claus. 7. H 5. in dorso m. 11.  his Heirs; Elizabeth, married 
q Claus. 7. H 5. in dorso m. 11.  to Thomas Ferrer, second Son to William Lord Ferrer of Groby, Margaret, first 
r Ex autogr. ut supra.  married to Sir Hugh Willoughby Knight, and afterwards 
s Ex autogr. ut supra.  to Sir Richard Bingham Knight; and joice to 
t Ex autogr. ut supra.  Roger Aston Esquire; whereby a fair inheritance came to those Families; viz. 
n Ex autogr. ut supra.  to Ferrer, the Castle and manor of Tamworth, with the manors of Lee, juxta Merston, Stretford● juxta Tamworth, and Haverburgh, (all in Com. Warr, the manor of Stichall, juxta Coventre, and Tadington, in Com. Heref. with certain Lands and Rents in UUaverton, Allesley, and Mereden, in Com. War. as also in UUiginton, in Com. Staff.  
To Aston the Manors of Ashstede, and Newdigate, in come. Sur. Becknore, in come. Wigorn. Yatesbury, in Com. Wiltes. Pinley, within the Liberties of Coventre; and the Moiety of the Manor of Henly; in Arden, in Com. War. with the Advouson of the Church of Preston, juxta Henly. And to Sir Richard Bingham Knight, than one of the Justices of the King's Bench, and Margaret his Wife (formerly the Wife of Sir Hugh Willoughby, of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. Knight) the Manors of Middleton, and Whitnash; with certain Lands in Wilmecote, in Com. War. the Manor of Wykin, juxta Coventre, with certain other Lands and Rents, lying within the County of that City: as also of the Manors of Gunthorp and Loudham, in Com. Nott. with the Manors of Bradford, Ferne, and Mawne in come. Heref.   

Ingham.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
IN 2 joh. john 
john.  de Ingeham, (of Ingeham, in come. Norff.) having married Albreda, 
a Rot. Pip. 4. Joh. Wilts.  one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Walter Waleran, paid a Fine 
b Obl. 2. Joh. m. 12.  of sixty Marks to the King, and one Palfrey, for Livery of the third part of his Barony, and for the relief due thereupon; excepting the Serjeanty of the Forest, which William de Nevil than had. And in 4. joh. gave 
c Rot. Pip. ut supra.  thirty Marks. for the purparty belonging to her, of the Lands, which her Mother, (then deceased) held in Dower: but died 
d Rot Pip. 5 Joh. Wilts.  the next ensuing year, leaving her the said Albreda, surviving; who thereupon gave 
e Rot Pip. 5. Joh. Wilts.  four hundred Marks for Licence to Marry, with whom she should think fit, provided he were a loyal Subject: Oliver his Son and Heir being then in ward 
f Rot. Fin 7 Joh. m. 9  to Robert de Tateshall.  
Which Oliver 
Oliver.  died 
g Esc. 10 E. 1. n. 4.  in 10 E. 1. and at that time seized 
h Esc. 10 E. 1. n. 4.  of divers Lands in Little Swinburne ad UUallop, in come. South. Likewise of the moiety of the manor of Bardolveston, in come. Dors. Dene, Est-Grenestede, and certain Lands in Estrodeford, in come. Wiltes. john 
i Esc. 10 E. 1. n. 4.  his Son and Heir, being twenty two years of age. Which john, 
john.  thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 10. ●. 1. m. 6.  of his Lands, and died 
l Esc. 3. E. 2. n. 58.  in 2 E. 2. seized 
m Esc. 3. E. 2. n. 58.  of a certain manor, lying in UUaybrede, in come. Norff. as also of the Manors of jengeham, and UUaxtonesham, in Com. Norff. leaving Oliver his Son and Heir, twenty three years of age. Who, soon after, doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 3. E. 2. m. 3.  of all his Lands, excepting the Dowry of Margery, his Mother.  
This Oliver, 
Oliver.  became a person of great action in his time. For in 4 E. 2. he was 
o Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  in that expedition then made into Scotland: So likewise in 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m 4.  7 E. 2. and of the Retinue with Audomare de Valence: and afterwards, in 
q Rot. Scoc. 10 E. ●. m. 8.  10 E. 2. and 
r Rot. Scoc. 13 ●. 2 m. 3 . 13 E. 2. In 14 E. 2. he was constituted 
s Rot. Fin. 14 ●. 2. m. 2.  Governor of the Castle of Ellesmere, in come. Salop. And upon that Insurrection of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, with other of the Barons, adhering to the King, he marched 
t Ms. in bibls. Bodl. K. 84. f. 98. b.  with him to Cirencester, Worcester, Shrewsbury, and other places. In 15 E. 2. he was made Governor 
u Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 1. m. 4.  of the Castles at the Devises at Marlebergh, in come Wiltes. as also Sheriff 
x Ibid. p. 2. m. 28.  of Cheshire And in 17 E. 2. upon the sending of Edmund Earl of Kent into Gascoigne, was 
y Rot. Vasc. ●● E. 2. m. 3.  one of the persons, there appointed to advise, and give him assistance, in fortifying all the Castles and Garrisons of those parts.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 19 E. 2. being constituted 
z T. Wals. p. 102. n. 10.  Seneschal of Aquitane, by Prince Edward (with the King's consent) he went 
a Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 671.  thither with seven thousand Men: And upon the deposal of King Edward the Second, was 
b Ibid. p. 68●.  one of the twelve, by whom it was determined▪ that the young King Edward the Third should be guided. Moreover, in 2. E. 3. he was made 
c Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  Justice of Chester for life: and having been retained 
d Rot. Fin. 4. E. 3. m. 23.  by Indenture to serve the King, as well in Peace as War, for his whole life, with twenty men at Arms; in 4. E. 3. in recompense of his services, obtained a Grant 
e Rot. Fin. 4. E. 3. m. 23.  of the Manor of Lammersh, in come. Essex. and the Farm of Andever, in come. South. (part of the possessions of Edmund Earl of Kent, then attainted) to hold for life, paying fifty five shillings four pence per annum, for the same.  
In 5 E. 3. having his Patent for the Seneschalsy of Aquitane renewed: 
f Rot. Vasc. 5● E. 3. m. 10.  in 9 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
g Rot. Vasc. 9 E. 3. m. 7.  of five hundred Mark Sterling, for his support in that service: and in 11 E. 3. representing 
h Rot. Vasc. 11. E. 3. m.  to the King that he had been at the expense of a thousand pounds Sterling, in his Service, in those parts; obtained his Precept 
i Rot. Vasc. 11. E. 3. m.  to the Constable of Bordeaux, to make payment to him of so much Money. Continuing in which trust, in 16 E. 3 he had an assignation 
k Claus. 16. E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  of seventy seven Sacks, and an half, of the Kings own Wool, out of Hantshire, for the Wages of himself, and his men at Arms, in that service  
And having been summoned 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 1, 6, and 14 E 3. he departed 
m Esc. 18. ●. 3. n. 49.  this life, in 18 E. 3. being seized 
n Esc. 18. ●. 3. n. 49.  of the manor of West- Dean, in come. South Weybred in come. Suff. Ingham, Wo●tonesham, and Lammesse, in come. Norff. Deane, Stepul-Langford, Hampteworth, West-Deane, and East- Grynstede, in come. Wiltes. leaving joan 
o Ibid.  the Wife of Roger le Strange, of Knokyn, his younger Daughter than living, twenty six years of age; and Mary, 
p Ibid.  the Daughter of john Curson, (by Elizabeth, his eldest Daughter deceased) at that time nine years of age, his next Heirs. Which joan, afterwards became the Wife 
q Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  of Milo de Stapleton; whereupon, Roger le Strange, upon partition of the Lands of that Inheritance, had for the purparty of her the said jones his Wife, an assignation 
r Rot. Fin. 18. E. 3. m. 18.  of the Manors of West- Dean, and East- Grynsted, in come. Wiltes. and of the Manor of Ingham, in come. Norff. Elizabeth, the Wife of the said Oliver, still surviving, who held 
s Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  for her Dowry, the Manors of Wortenesham, and Lammesse, in come. Norff. Weybrede, in Com. Suff. and Stepul- Langford, in Com. Wiltes.   

Fitz-Williams.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
AS to the time, and occasion of assuming this surname, the greatest certainty I have found, is; that William the son of William 
William.  Fitz-Godric, in King Henry the Second days, called 
a Rot. Pip. 22 H. 2. Ebor.  himself William Fitz-William. Which William, by Albreda de Lizures (Widow of Richard Fitz-Eustace, Constable of Chester) had issue 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 831. ●. n. 30 & 40.  another William; 
William.  who, having been in Arms with the Rebellious Barons, about the latter end of King John's reign, returned 
c Claus. 5 H. 3. m.  to his due obedience in 5 H. 3. and left issue 
d Ibid.  Thomas his son and heir: which Thomas 
Thomas.  Married Agnes 
e Ibid.  one of the daughters and coheires to Roger Bertram of Mitford (a great Baron in Northumberland.)  
From this Thomas descended another William; 
William.  who, in 29 E. 1. having his residence 
f Rot. Protect. 29 E. 1. m. 2.  at Sprotburgh, in Com. Ebor. was 
g Rot. Protect. 29 E. 1. m. 2.  in the Scotish wars. But, in 15 E. 2. joining 
h H. Knighton, 2541. n. ●0.  with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in that great Insurrection, then by him made; was taken, 
i H. Knighton, 2541. n. ●0.  together, with that Earl, and the chief of his adherents, at Burrowbrigg; and hanged 
k H. Knighton, 2541. n. ●0.  at York.  
To whom succeeded another William 
William.  (his son and heir, I presume) who had summons 
l Claus. 1. E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 1 E. 3. but never after. Which William, in An. 1331. (5 E. 3.) ratified 
m Monast. Angl. ut supra.  the Grants of his Ancestors, made to the Nuns of Hanpole, in Com. Ebor. viz. of Albreda de Lizures, who gave them the Church of Athewiks. Likewise, that of john, Constable of Chester, her son; and of William fitz William, her son and heir. As also the Grants of Thomas fitz William, and of William (his Father) son of the same Thomas.  
From which William (so summoned to Parliament, in 1 E. 3.) descended 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  fitz Williams of Aldwarke, in Com. Ebor. Knight; who, by Lucia his Wife, daughter 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  and coheir to john Nevil Marquis Montacute, had issue two sons; Thomas, slain 
p Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 73.  at Floddon-field, in 4 H. 8. and William 
q Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 73.  Which William, in 2 H. 8. was first made 
r Pat 2 H. 8. p 1 m. 19  one of the Esquires for the Body, to that King: and in 4 H. 8. had that Patent renewed, 
s Pat 4 H. 8. m. 2.  for life.  
In 5 H. 8. being 
t Hollingsh. p. 816. a. n. 30.  one of the chief Commanders in that Fleet sent out against the French; he was sore hurt 
u Ib. ●. n. 60.  with a Broad-Arrow, in fight, near Breast in Britanny. And, before the end of that year, for his good service at the siege of To●rnay, had the honour of Knighthood 
x Ib. 824. b. n. 50.  conferred upon him.  
In 12 H. 8. being Vice-Admiral 
y Ib 856. a. n. 30.  of the English Fleet; he merited so well for his services then done; as that, the next ensuing year, upon the attainter of Edward Duke of Buckingham, he obtained a Grant 
z Pa●. 13 H. ●. p. 3.  in special tail of the Manor of Navesby, in Com Northampton. part of the possessions of that Duke. And in 14 H. 8. being recalled 
a 〈…〉  from his Embassy in France, was commanded 
b 〈…〉  to Sea, with a ●●rong Fleet for securing the English Merchants. Likewise, upon the return 
c 〈…〉  English Army to Calais, he was employed 
d 〈…〉  (with others) by the Earl of Surrey, General of that Army, to Marguison, and some other places, which he burned and spoiled.  
In 15 H. 8. upon Advertisement, 
e 〈…〉  that the Duke of Albany would shortly return into Scotland, by Sea, and bring with him a power of French; he was made Admiral 
f 〈…〉  of the English Fleet. Whereupon he lay 
g 〈…〉  upon the French Coast to meet with him; and landing at Tr●port, fired 
h 〈…〉  that Town. In 16 H. 8. he was Captain 
i Ib. ●●●. b. n. 50.  of Guisnes in Picardy. And, in October, 17 H. 8. being then Treasurer 
k Ib. 892. b. n. 20  of the King's Household was sent 
l Herb ut supra, p. 181.  again into France, (with john Taylor Dr. of Law) to take the Oath of the Lady Regent then at Lions (King Francis the First being at that time Prisoner in Spain) for ratifying the Articles, concluded on, in a Treaty then held, by Commissioners for both Crowns.  
And, in 21 H. 8. was one of those who subscribed 
m Ib. 274.  the Articles exhibited against Cardinal Wolsey.  
Moreover, 
n Ibid. 29●.  in the Parliament called that year; when the Commons made their Complaint against the abuses of the Clergy; instancing in divers particulars: and, that Fisher Bishop of Rochester, thereupon, passionately telling the Lords; That nothing now would serve with the Commons but the ruin of the Church; aggravating the danger of such beginnings, by the example of Bohem●a; and that Fisher, upon complaint to the King, for those words, excused himself, as well as he could; this Sir William Fitz Williams, on the part of the King, mediated 
o Ibid. 29●.  the rest.  
In 24 H. 8. he was Treasurer 
p Pat 24 H. ●. p. ●  of the King's Household. And, in 27 H. 8. sent 
q Herb. 〈◊〉 ut supra, 3●3.  with the Duke of Norfolk and Dr. Cox, to Treat with the French, upon certain Articles, for a League betwixt both Crowns: amongst which, one was, that the Duke of Angolesme (third son to the King of France) should Marry the Lady Elizabeth, daughter to King Henry. After which, in 28 H. 8. being 
x Pat 29 H. 8. p. 1.  Knight of the Garter, Treasurer of the Household, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, he was constituted 
y Pat 29 H. 8. p. 1.  Admiral of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Gascoine, and Aquitane. And, in 29 H. 8. by other Letters-patents, 
z Pat. 28 H. ●. p. 2.  bearing date 18 Octobris, advanced to the title and dignity of Earl of Southampton; 
William Earl of Southamptrton.  and ere long after that, Lord 
a Hist of H. 8. by the L. Herb. p. 484.  Privy-seal. By which Title, in 32 H. 8. upon some discontent 
b Hist of H. 8. by the L. Herb. p. 484.  betwixt King Henry, and the King of France; whereupon the French raised Forces in Picardy (with john Lord Russel, then newly made high Admiral) he carried 
c Hist of H. 8. by the L. Herb. p. 484.  over two Troops of Northern-Horse, into those parts.  
And, in 34 H. 8. by his Testament, 
f Spert. qu 16.  bearing date 10 Sept. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Midherst, in Com. Suss. Appointing, that a new Chapel should be made by his Executors, adjoining thereto. And in it a Tomb, for himself, and the Lady Mabell his Wife; for the building whereof, he assigned Five hundred Marks. And gave to the King, his Choler of the Garter, with his best George beset with Diamonds. But before the end of this year (viz. 34 H. 8.) the King resolving 
g Hist. of H. 8. p. 480.  to make a breach with Scotland, an Army was raised, 
h Hist. of H. 8. p. 480.  of which the Duke of Norfolk was General. Which Duke began 
i Hist. of H. 8. p. 480.  his March thitherward accordingly: Howbeit, upon a motion of Peace, he stayed 
k Ibid, 483.  a while at York; and there, with 
l Ibid, 483.  this Earl, and some others, had a Treaty 
m Ibid, 433.  with certain Scotish Commissioners.  
In which, nothing 
n Ibid.  being concluded, they Marched on; this Earl leading 
o Ibid.  the Van: but when they came to Newcastle, he there died. 
p Ibid.  Notwithstanding which, so high an estimation continued to his memory; that to the honour thereof, his Standard was borne 
q Ibid.  in the forward, throughout that whole Expedition.  
By the before-specified Mabel his Wife, daughter 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Henry Lord Clifford (and sister to Henry the first Earl of Cumberland) he had no 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  issue: Whereupon his two Neices, daughters to his brother Thomas, were found 
t Ibid.  to be his next heirs; viz. Margaret, the Wife 
u Ibid.  of Godfrey Fuljambe Esquire, and Alice the Wife 
x Ibid.  of Sir James Fuljambe Knight. But he had a Natural son; called 
y Ibid.  Thomas Fitz-Williams, alias Fisher.   

Somervile.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family, though there were but two (and they the last of the Male-line) who had summons to Parliament; yet were they before that time, men of eminent note in their days; the first of them that came into England, being 
a Ex vet. Rot. MS. penès Joh. Ferrer de Tanworth castro arm.  Sir Gualther de Somervile, a Norman; who seated 
b Ex vet. Rot. MS. penès Joh. Ferrer de Tanworth castro arm.  himself at Whichnoure, in Com. Staff. having that fair Lordship, and Barton, near to it, by the Gift 
c Ex vet. Rot. MS. penès Joh. Ferrer de Tanworth castro arm.  of King William the Conqueror.  
From which Walter, 
Walter.  descended another Walter; 
Walter.  who by Cecilie de Limesi, his Wife, 
d Ex autogr. p●nès T Dom. L●gh de S●oneley.  had issue Roger. Which Roger, on Edeline 
e 〈◊〉 autogr. penès Fr Nethersole 〈…〉.  his Wife, daughter to Robert Boteler of Engleby, begot another Roger; 
Roger.  
f 〈◊〉 Pip. 2 Joh. Warr.  and he a third Roger; 
Roger.  who, in 5, Jo●. obtained a Grant 
g Cart. 5 Joh. ●●  of the Manor of Alrewas; one 
h Testa de Neviil Staff.  of the Lordships of the King's ancient Demesne (and adjoining to that of Whichnoure, beforementioned) to hold in Feeferme, for the old Rent, and One hundred shillings increase.  
But this Roger 
Roger  adhered to the Rebellious Barons, about the latter end of King John's Reign: by reason whereof, his Manor of Stockton, in Com. Warr. was 
i Claus. 17 Joh. m. 11.  given to Henry de Aldithley. From which Roger descended Robert 
Robert.  de Somervile, his Grandson (son 
k Esc. 8. E. 1. n. 28.  of john:) who, having Married 
l Claus. 20 E. 1. m. 10.  Isabel, one of the daughters and coheirs of Roger de Merlay (a great Baron in Northumberland) in 15 E. 1. paid 
m Rot. Pip. 15 E. 1. Northumb.  Fifty pounds, for his Relief of the moiety of the Barony of the said Roger de Merlay: and, in 18 E. 1. obtained the King's Licence 
n Cart. 18 E. 1. n. 97.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Wichenoure, Tunstall, Nuebolte, Briddeshus, Sirescote, Curburgh, and Edlinghal, in Com. Staff. Witton, Windgates, Horsley, and Sheldes, in Com. Northumb. and Stocton, in Com. Warr. As also, 
o Ibid, n. 98.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Alrewa●, in Com. Staff. and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Margaret the Virgin. Likewise, 
p Ibid, n. 98.  for a Market on the Monday every week, at Witton, in Com. Northumb, and a Fair yearly on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Laurence, and two days following. And died 
* Ex. vet. Rot. penès D. Will. Howard de Naworth Castro.  in 25 E. 1. leaving issue 
* Ex. vet. Rot. penès D. Will. Howard de Naworth Castro.  Roger, 
Roger.  his son and heir.  
Which Roger, in 34 E. 1. was 
q Rot. Scoc. 34 E. 1. m. 12.  in the Scotish wars. Whereupon, in the Parliament held the next ensuing year, he Petitioned to have allowance for his services done in that Expedition; having then been 
r Plac. Par●. p. 302.  in the retinue of Henry de Perci; and Marched 
s Plac. Par●. p. 302.  from Carlisle, to Karrik, by the Command of Prince Edward. In 8 E. 2. he received command, 
t Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 9  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, upon the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots; and in 16 Edw. 2. was constituted 
* Rot. Fin. 16 E. 2. m. 4.  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York. This Roger left issue 
u Ex. praed. Rot. penès D. Will Howard.  Roger, 
Roger.  his son and heir; who, being a Knight in 1 Edw. 3. was 
x Rot. Scoc. ● E. 3. m. 5.  in the wars of Scotland that year; and of the retinue with Thomas Lord Wake of L●del. So likewise in 
y Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 27.  Edw 3. But all that I can farther say of him, is, that he gave 
z Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 917. a. n. 60.  the Advowson of the Church of S●aington, to the Monks of Newm●nster, juxta Morpeth, in Com. Northumb. And, having been summoned 
a Clause. 1 E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 1. E. 3. but no more; departed 
b Esc. 11 E. 3. n 57  this life 15 Cal. Feb. 10 E. 3. and was buried 
c Monast. Angl. ut supra.  at Anneys- Burton, in Com. ●bor. leaving Sir Philip de Somervile Knight his brother and heir, fifty years of age; who thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 11 E. 3 n. 3●.  of his Lands.  
Of which Sir Philip 
Philip.  I find; that he was Sheriff 
* Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 24.  of the Counties of Buckingham and Bedford, in Edw. 3 and held the Manors of Whichnoure, Sirescote, Ridware, Netherton, and Coulee (all in Com. Staff.) of the Earl of Lancaster (than Lord of the Honour of ●u●bury) by these memorable services, which I have thought fit here to express at large, from an ancient Roll 
e Penès Will. Tu●ton de Alrewas in come. Staff. gen.  in Parchment, written in the time of King Henry the Seventh; it being a Translation, then put into English, from the like Roll in French, made in the time of King Edward the Third; viz. By two small fees; that is to say, when other Tenants pay for Relief one whole Knight's fee, One hundred shillings, he the said Sir Philip shall pay but Fifty shillings: and when Escuage is assessed throghe owtt the land; or to Aid for to make th'eldest son of the Lord Knight; on for to marry the eldest daughter of the Lord, the said Sir Philip shall pay bott the motye of it that other shall pay.  
Nevertheless, the said Sir Philip shall found, meyntienge, and sustain one Bacon flyke, hanging in his Halle at Whichenore, ready arrayede all times of the year, bott in Lent; to be given to everyche mane, or woman married, after the day and the year of their marriage be passed: and to be gyden to everyche mane of Religion, Archbishop, Bishop, Prior, or other Religious: and to everyche Priest, after the year and day of their profession finished, or of their dignity reseyved, in form following; whensoever that any such byforenamed, wile come for to inquire foe? the Baconne, in there own person; or by any other for them, they shall come to the Baillyfe, or to the Porter of the Lordship of Whichenoure, and shall say to them, in the manere as ensewethe;  
Bailiff, or Porter, I do you to know; that I am come for myself [or, if he be come for any other, showing for whom demand] one Bacon flyke, hanging in the Halle, of the Lord of Whichenoure, after the form thereunto belonging.  
After which relacioun, the 〈◊〉 or Porter shall assign a day to him, upon promise, by his feygne to return; and with him to bring tweyne of his neighbours. And, in the meyn time, the said Bailliffe shall take with him twain of the Freeholders of the Lordship of Whichenoure; and they three, shall go to the Manoir of Rudlowe, belonging to Robert Knyghtleye; and there shall summon the forseid Knyghtley, or his Baillyffe; commanding him, to be ready at Whichenoure, the day apppointed, at prime of the day, with his marriage; that is to say, a Horse and a Sadylle, a Sakke, and a Pryke, for to convey and carry the said Baconne, and Corn, a ●ourney owtt of the Countee of Stafford, at his costages. And then the said Baillyffe, shall, with the said Freeholders, somone all the Tenants of the said Manoir, to be ready at the day apppointed, at Whichenoure, for to do and perform the services which they owe to the Baconne. And, at the day assigned, all such as owe services to the Baconne, shall be ready at the Gat of the Manoir off Whichenoure, from the Sonne-rysinge to None, attending and awating for the coming of him, that fetcheth the Baconne. And, when he is common, there shall be delivered to him and his feloows, Chapeletts; and to all those which shall be there, to do their services due to the Baconne: And they shall lead the said Demandant with Tromps and Tabours, and other manner of Mynstralseye, to the Halle-dore, where he shall found the Lord of Wychenoure, or his Steward, ready to deliver the Baconne, in this manere.  
He shall enguere of him, which demandeth the Baconne, if he have brought twain of his Neghbors with him. Which must answer; They be here ready. And then the Steward shall cause thighs two Neighbours to swear, if the said Demandaunt be a weddyt man; or have be a man weddyt: and, if sith his Marriage, one year and a day be passed: And, if he be a freeman, or a villeyn.  
And if his said neighbours make Oath, that he hath for him all thighs three points rehearsed; then shall the Baconne be take down, and broghte to the Halle-dore; and shall there be laid upon one half a Quarter of Wheatte; and upon one other of Rye. And he that demandeth the Baconne shall kneel upon his knee; and shall hold his right hand upon a book; which book shall be laid above the Baconne, and the Corn; and shall make Oath, in this manere.  
Here ye, Sir Philippe de Somervile, Lord of Whichenoure, maintainer and gyver of this Baconne; That I A. ●ithe I Wedded B. my Wife, and sith I had her in my keeping, and at my will by a year and a day, after our Marriage; I would not have changed for none other; farer, ne fowler; richer ne pourer; ne for none other descended of greater lineage; sleeping, ne waking, at no tyme. And if the said B. were sole, and I sole, I would take her to be my Wife, before alle the wymen of the world; of what conditions soever they be; good or evil, as help me God and his Seynties; and this flesh, and all flesh's.  
And his neighbours shall make Oath, that they trust veraly he hath said truly. And, yff it be found by his neighbours, beforenamed, that he be a Freeman; there shall be delivered to him half a Quarter of Wheat, and a Cheese. And if he be a villeyll, he shall have half a Quarter of Rye, wythoutte Cheese. And then shall Knyghtley, the Lord of Rudlowe, b● called for, to carry all thighs things, to fore rehearsed: And the said Corn shall be laid upon one horse, and the Baconne above ytt: and he to whom the Baconne appertaineth, shall ascend upon his Horse; and shall take the Cheese before him, if he have a Horse: And, if he have none, the Lord of Wichenoure shall cause him have one Horse and Sadyll, to such time as he be passed his Lordship: and so shall they depart the Manoir of Whichenoure, with the Corn and the Baconne, tofore him that hath won itt, with Trumpet's, Tabouretts, and other manoir of Mynstraice. And, all the Free-Tenants of Whichenoure shall conduct him, to be passed the Lordship of Whychenoure. And then shall all they return; except him, to whom appertaineth to make the carriage and ●ourney, wythowtt the county of Stafford, at the Costies of his Lord of Whychenoure  
And, yff the said Robert Knightley, do not cause the bacon and Corn, to be conveyed, as is rehearsed; the Lord of Whychenoure shall do it be carried, and shall dystreigne the said Robert Knyghtley for his default, for one hundred shy●●ings, in his Manoir of Rudlowe; and shalt keep the distress, so take, irreplevisable.  
Moreover, the said Sir Philippe holdeth of his Lord, th'Earl, the Manoir of Briddeshalle, by thighs services; that, att such time, that his said Lord holdeth his Chrystemes at Tutbury, the said Sir Phelippe shall come to Tutbury, upon Chrystema●●e Evyn; and shall be ●odged yn the Town of Tutbury, by the Marshal of the Erlies house: and upon chrystymesse-day, he himself, or some other Knight (his deputy) shall go to the Oressour; and shall sew to his Lordys meese: and then shall he kerve the same met to his said Lord: And this service shall be do aswell at Souper, as at Dinner: and when his Lord hath etyn; the said Sir Philippe shall sit down, in the same place, their his Lord sat: and shall be served at his Table, by the Steward of th'Erlys house. And, upon saint Stevyn-day, when he haith dined, he shall take leve of his Lord, and shall kiss him: and for his service he shall nothing take, ne nothing shall give. And all thighs services, tofore-rehersed, the said Sir Philippe hath do, by the space of xlviii. years; and his ancestors before him, to his Lordys, Erlys of Lancastre.  
Item, the said Sir Phelippe holdeth of his said Lord, th'earl, his Manoirs of Tatenbull and Drycotte, en parcenerye, by thighs services; that the said Sir Phelippe, or his Attorney for him, shall come to the Castle of Tutburye, upon saint Petyr day, in August, which is called Lammesse; and shall them the Steward, or Receiver, that he is come thither to hunt, and catch his Lord's Greese, 
* wild- 〈◊〉.  at the costages of his Lord. Whereupon the Steward or the Receiver shall cause a horse and Sadylle to be deliveryd to the said Sir Phelippe, the price Fifty shillings; or Fifty shillings in money, and one Hound; and shall pay to the said Sir Phelippe, everyche day, fro the said day of 〈◊〉 Peter, to Holdy Roode-day, for himself Two shillings sir pence a day; and everyche day for his servant, and his Bercelett, 
* A Hound.  during the said time twelve pence. And all the Wood-masters of the Forest of Nedewode and Duffelde, with alle the Parkers and forester's, shall be commanded to awatte, and attend upon the said Sir Phelipee, while theyre Lords Greese be take, in all places of the said Foresties, as upon their Master, during the said timer And the said Sir Phelippe, or his Attorney, shall deliver to the said Parkers, or Foresters, that shall belong to their Lordys Lardere; commanding them to convey itt to the Erlys Lardyner, abiding at Tutbury: and with the remanant, the said Sir Phelipee shall do his pleso●●e.  
And, upon Holy-Rood-day, the said Sir Phelippe shall return to the Castle of Tutbury, upon the said Horse, with his Bercelet; and shall dine with the Steward or Receyver; and after Dinner he shall delyver the Horse, Sadylle, and Bercelett to the Steward, or Receyvour; and shall kiss 〈◊〉 ●orter and depart.  
This Sir Philip Somervile gave 
a Hist. & Antiq. Univers. Oxon. lib. 2. p. 71. b.  the Church of Mikel- Benton in Com. Northumb., with certain Lands in that Parish, to Balioll-Colledge, in Oxford, for the perpetual maintenance six Scholars there, to be elected out of the Towns, neighbouring thereto.  
But, farther than what is here expressed, I have not seen any thing memorable of him, but his death; which happened 
g 〈…〉  23 jan. 29 E. 3. he being then seized 
h 〈…〉  of the Manor of Burton- Anneise, in Com. Ebor. Stockton, in Com. Warr. Whichenoure, Briddeshale, Tunstall, Al●ewas. and Neubold, in Com. Staff. As also of the Manor of Tatenhull, in the same County, in right of Margaret his Wife: Likewise of the Manors of Tranewell, Plessys, Shotton, Benton- Magna, and the moiety of the Town of Stanyngton, in Com. Northumb. And of the moiety of the Manor of Orreby, in Com. Linc. leaving 
i 〈…〉.  joan, the Wife of Sir Rhese ap Gryffith Knight, one of his daughters; and Maud, the daughter of john Stafford, by elizabeth his Wife, the other daughter; then Married to Edmund the son of john Vernon, his next heirs.   

D'auney.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
IN 8 E. 2. Nicholas D'auney obtained the King's Charter 
a Cart. 8. E. 2. n. 56.  for two Markets every week at his Manor of Shunok, in Cro●●●lberwe, in Com. Cornub. one on the Wednesday; the other on the Friday; as also for a Fair every year, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. james the Apostle. And had summons 
b Claus. de eodem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 1 Edw. 3. but never afterwards.   

Bermingham.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
THough none of this ancient Family were reputed Barons, till the beginning of Edw. 3. Reign; yet were they persons of great note long before: for, in 12 H. 2. Peter 
Peter.  de Bermingham of Bermingham, in Com. Warr. Steward 
a Cart. antiq. T. n. 34.  to Gervase Paganell, Baron of Dudley, held, 
b Lib. rub. i● Scacc. f. 95. a.  of him, at that time, no less than nine Knight's Fees de veteri feoffamento: of which William, his father had been enfeoffed in King Henry the First's time.  
Which Peter had issue William 
William.  who having married 
c Ex autogr. penès Rad. Snede ar.  Isabel, the daughter of Thomas de Estlegh, one of the Barons of that age; and been 
d Esc. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  in Arms with him against the King in that great Rebellion of those days, lost 
e Esc. 49 H. 3. m. 3.  his life in the Battle of Evesham, in 49 H. 3.  
To whom succeeded William, 
William.  his son and heir. Which William, in 22 E. 1. was 
f Rot. Vasc. 2●. E. 1. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne. So likewise in 25. at which time he accompanied 
g T. Wals. p. 35. n. 10.  the Earl of Lincoln, and Sir john de St. john, to the Relief of Bellagard, then besieged by the Earl of Arras. But, the English Army, dividing 
h T. Wals. p. 35. n. 10.  into two parts, whereof the one wherein he was, being led by St. john, passing through a Wood, was encountered 
i T. Wals. p. 35. n. 10.  by the Earl of Arras, and his whole Army; with which not being able to deal, many of his men were slain; and amongst the Prisoners he himself was 
k T. Wals. p. 35. n. 10.  one.  
To whom succeeded William, 
William  
l Cart. 11 E. 1. n. 42  his son; and to him another 
m Plac. coram R. T. Mich. 2 E 2 Rot. 94.  William. which last mentioned William, having been in many eminent employments, whilst King Edward the Second Reigned; in 1 E. 3. had summons 
n Claus. de eodem anno, in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; but not afterwards: so that I shall not pursue the Story of him, nor of his Descendants, any farther; than to observe, that his Grandson, Sir Thomas de Bermingham Knight, left issue one sole daughter and heir, called Elizabeth, married 
o Pasch. Fin. 5 H. 6. f. 105. Warr. L●●●.  to Thomas de la Roche.  
But, the collateral male-line, continued much longer, and possessed that fair Lordship of Bermingham, until towards the end of King Henry the Eighths' time; that Edward Bermingham (the last of them) was oddly wrested out of it, by john Dudley, a person of no small interest, in that time (afterwards Visc. L'isle, Earl of Warwick, and Duke of Northumberland) as I have elsewhere 
p Antiq. of Wa●w. p. 659.  showed.  
showed Of this Family, there is no doubt; but that those in Ireland, are lineally descended: and that they first came thither in the time of King Hen. 2. upon the Conquest there made by the famous Richard Strongbow. For, about the beginning of King Henry the Third's Reign, I find mention 
q Claus. 2 H 3. m. 10.  of them there. And, afterwards, that in 12 E. 2. when Edward de Brus, caused himself to be Crowned King of that Realm; john de Bermingham, being 
r Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 12. ●  the chief Commander of those Forces, then raised against him; slew 
s Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 12. ●  him in Battle, with many of his party. In recompense for which service, he was advanced 
t Cart. 12 E. 2. n. 12. ●  to the Title of Earl of Loves; his posterity continuing in those parts, with great honour, to this day.   

Pipe.  
[1 Edw. 3.]  
IN 8 E. 2. Thomas de Pipe and command 
a Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso, m. 9  to repair unto Newcastle upon Tine, on the Festival of our Lady's Assumption, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots, and, in 1 Edw. 3. had summons 
b Claus. de eodem, anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm; but never after; nor any of his posterity. So that what I have farther seen memorable of this name; is, 
c H. Knighton ●618. n. 20.  that james de Pipe, upon the return of Henry Duke of Lancaster out of Normandy, in 32 Edw. 3. was left there, with Robert de Knolles, as Guardian in those parts, for the assistance of the King of Navarre.   

john of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall.  
[2 Edw. 3.]  
THis john, being second son to King Edward the 2d, was born 
a T. Wals. p. 84. n. 20.  at Eltham, in Kent, upon the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, in An. 1316. the 9th of his Father's Reign. And, in 16 E. 2. had a Grant 
b Cart. 16 E. ●. n. 34.  in Fe● of the Castle, Manor, and Honour of Tuttebury, part of the possessions of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, then attainted. Also, in 1. E. 3. another, 
c Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 25.  in general tail, of the Manor of Milham, in Com. Norff. And a third, 
d Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 3. m 5.  in reversion, after the death of john de Britannia Earl of Richmond, to himself, and the heirs-male of his body, of the Honour of Richmond, with all the Castles, Manors, and Lands belonging thereto.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 2 E. 3. he was advanced 
e T. Wals. p. 110. Claus 4 E. 3. m. 7.  to the Title of Earl of Cornwall; in that Parliament, which began at Salisbury, after the Quindesme of St. Michael. And, in 3 E. 3. the King then going 
f T. Wals. 112. n. ●0.  into France, to do his homage for the Dukedom of Aquitane, was constituted 
g 〈…〉  his Lieutenant here, during his absence. In 4 E. 3. he had another Grant 
h 〈…〉  in tail general of Twenty pound per annum, by the title of Earl of Cornwall, to be paid out of the issues of that County: Likewise, of the Manor of Hanlegh; and of the Castle and manor of Eye, with the Hamlets of 〈◊〉, ●ldreton, Thorndon; and certain Lands in Clopton, in Com. Suff. Also, of Twenty pounds yearly Rent, payable by the Prior of ●●●mholme, in Com. Norff. for the manor of 〈◊〉: of certain Rents pertaining to the Honour of Eye, in Com. Norff. Suff. and Essex: of the Guardian-ship of the Castle of Eye; and of the Free Court in Lincoln, belonging thereto: Of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Berkhamsted, in Com. Hertf. Of the Manor of Risbergh, with the Park, and Manor of ●ippenham, in Com. Buck. Of the Castle, Town, and Honour of Walingford, in Com. Berks. with its Members: Of the Honour of St. Walerie, in Com. Oxon. and other Counties. Of the Mills at Oxford, with the Meadow there, called Kingsmede: Of the Manor of Kirketon, in Com. Linc. Of the Manors of Boudon, and Haverbergh, in Com. Leic. Of the Manor of Byflete, in Com. Surr. and of the Town of Rokyngham, in Com. N●rthampt. all which were then valued 
i Ibid.  at Two thousand Marks per annum.  
Besides which, he then also obtained a Grant 
k Ibid.  of the Hundreds of Hertesmere, and Stow, in Com. Suff. and of the yearly Farm of Queenhithe, in the City of London.  
In 5 E. 3. upon 
l 〈…〉  the King's Expedition into Scotland, he was again appointed 
m 〈…〉  his Lieutenant here, during his absence: And, in 7 E. 3. had another Grant 
n 〈…〉  in tail general, of the Hundreds in Cornwall. Likewise of the Town of Lestwithiel, with all the Issues, and Profits of that County, then belonging to the King: viz. of the Ports, Wreck of Sea, Prizes, and Customs: as also of the yearly Farm of the City of Exeter; with the Profit of the water of Sutton, in Com. Devon. and of the Stannaries and coinage thereof, in that County: Likewise of the river of Dertmouth, with the profits of the Mines in Cornwall; and of the Town of Yv●lchester, in Com. Somerset.  
In 8 Edw. 3. he obtained Licence, 
o Cart. 8 E. 3. n. 44.  for to have a Market every week, upon the Thursday, at his Manor of Wintringham, in Com. Lin●. As also for two Fairs; one on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Philip and james, and six days next ensuing: the other, on the Eve, and Day of All Saints, and six days following. Likewise, 
p Cart. 8 E. 3. n. 44.  for two Fairs at Kirketon, in the same County; one on the Eve and Day of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr; and six days after: the other on the Eve and Day of St. Andrew the Apostle, and six days ensuing. And, in 9 E. 3. was 
q R●t. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m 3●.  in that Expedition, then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
r Ro●. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 16  10 E. 3. At which time the King, having Intelligence, 
s H Knighton, 256●. n 30.  that the French had promised to aid the Scots, he Marched 
t H Knighton, 256●. n 30.  himself into that Realm, with a great Army; and Fortified 
u H Knighton, 256●. n 30.  the Castle of S●●yvelyn, with a great Ditch; as also the Town of St. john's ●●ons.  
At which place, this john Earl of Cornwall, then 
x Ibid. Pa●. 10 ●. 3 p. ●. m. ●  also being, and falling sick, departed 
y Ibid. Pa●. 10 ●. 3 p. ●. m. ●  this life, without wife or issue: and was afterwards honourably buried, in St. Edmund's Chapel, within the Abbey Church of Westminster, where his Monument still remaineth.   

Creting.  
[6 Edw. 3.]  
IN 22 E. 1 Sir Adam 
Adam.  the Creting Knight, having Summons 
a Rot. Vasc. ●●● 1. m 7  to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first day of September, and thence passing 
b Rot. Vasc. ●●● 1. m 7  with him into Gascoigne, was there slain, 
c T. Wals. p. 27. n. 40  by the Treachery of Walter Giffard, Runagate, who continued 
d T. Wals. p. 27. n. 40  in those parts afterwards many years. This Adam being then seized 
e Esc. 27 E. 1. n 25.  of the Manor of great Stokton, in Com. Hunt. which he obtained, 
f Esc. 27 E. 1. n 25.  from William Keryell (it being held 
g Esc. 27 E. 1. n 25.  of the Bishop of Linc. by the service of four Knights Fees) left Issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir, born 
h Esc. 27 E. 1. n 25.  at Strigu●● in Wales. Which john, having been 
i 〈◊〉. Vasc. 22 E 1. m. 1.  with his Father in that Expedition made into Gascoigne, in 22 E. 1. and in the Scotish Wars, in 
k Ro●. Scoc. ●4 E. 1. m. 3.  34 E. 1. in 4 E. 3. obtained: a Charter 
l ●art. 4. E. 3. n. 91.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at great Stockton, before-specified: and in 6 E. 3. had Summons 
m Claus. 6. ●. 3 in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, but never afterwards, so that I have no more to say of him.   

Meinill.  
[9 Edw. 3.]  
ABout the latter end of King Henry the First's Reign, Robet 
●obert.  de Meinel gave 
* 〈…〉  the Town of M●ton upon Small, to the Monks of St. Mary's Abbey at York. To whom succeeded Stephen, his Son and Heir, who ratified 
d 〈◊〉  that Grant to them so made by his Father.  
In 25 H. 2. this Stephen 
Stephen.  de Maisnil was amerced 
a Rot Pip 25. H. 2. Ebor.  at one hundred pound for trespassing in the Forests of Yorkshire. Also with the consent of Robert, and Henry his Sons, he gave 
* 〈…〉  his whole Lordship of Steintune, to the Monks of R●evaul●, and died in 2 R. 1. or before, leaving (Robert) his Heir in minority; whose wardship was then granted 
b 〈…〉  to Hubert Bishop of Sa●um.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  gave 
c 〈…〉  to the Monks of St. Mary's in York, twelve Ox-gangs of Land in Sutton, and having Married 
d 〈…〉  Emme the Daughter of Richard de Malbisse, died 
e 〈…〉  in 8 joh. whereupon Robert de Roos, had a Grant 
f 〈…〉  of the custody of those Lands which were of his Fee; she the said Emme surviving, the benefit of whose second Marriage, Richard de Malbisse, her Father, for three hundred Marks, obtained 
g Ibid. . But in 9 joh. Robert de Turnham, in consideration of a thousand Marks, had a Grant 
h Rot. Pip. 9 J●h. Ebor.  of the Wardship of his Heir, and of his Marriage. And in 2 H. 3. S. Archbishop of York, procured the custody 
i Claus. 2 H. 3. m. 6.  of his whole Barony, lying in Com. Ebor. it being of his Fee.  
The name of which Heir, was Stephen; 
* Cart. 9 H. 3. m 4  he had also a natural 
a Communia. de T. Pasch 6 H. 3. Vol. 2.  Son, called Robert, who married 
b Communia. de T. Pasch 6 H. 3. Vol. 2.  Agnes the Sister and Heir to Adam de Hilton, of Hilton in Cleveland, from whom the Meinilts in those parts are descended.  
But to the before-specified Robert succeeded Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Grandson, (Son of Stephen.) To which Nicholas, in 6 E. 1. the King, in consideration 
k Claus. 6 E. 1. m. 5.  of his special service done in his Wars against the Welsh, remitted 
l Claus. 6 E. 1. m. 5.  a Debt of a hundred Marks, and in 9 E. 1. granted 
m Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 95.  to him Free-Warren, throughout all his Lands and Lordships of Whervelton, Grenhou, Semere, and Eston, in Com. Ebor. As also Free Chase in all his Woods within those Lordships. And not long after, viz. in 13 E. 1. gave 
n Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 20.  him the manor 
o Ibid. n. 18.  of Castle- L●vinton in Com. Ebor., with Free Warren in all his Demesn-Lands there.  
In 
* Ex magno Registro Archiep. Ebor.  An. 1290 (18 E. 1.) this Nicholas laying to the charge of Christian his Wife, that she had a purpose to poison him, brought an accusation thereupon against her, before john Archbishop of York, where, though she manifested her innocency therein, yet would he not be reconciled to her; so that she became necessitated to complain for Alimony, not daring to live with him, without good security, that she might be Treated as a Wife.  
In june 22 E. 1. he had Summons 
p Rot. ●●scon. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 8.  (amongst many other persons of Honour) for attending the King forthwith, to advise about the important affairs of the Realm; and to repair to 
q Ibid. m. 7.  Portsmouth, upon the first of September ensuing, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, thence to sail with him into France.  
And in 26 E. 1. was 
r Rot. Protect. 26 E. 1. ●. 5.  in that Expedition, made into Scotland, but died 
s Claus. 2● E●. in dorso m. ●. Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 38.  in 27 E. 1. being seized 
t Claus. 2● E●. in dorso m. ●. Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 38.  of the Manors of Wherlton, Semere, Eston, and Aldwerk, which he held of the Archbishop of Canterbury, by performing the service of Pantler, on the day of his Inthronisation. He likewise died seized 
u Claus. 2● E●. in dorso. m. ●. Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 38.  of the manor of Castle- Levyngton, leaving Issue by Lucy, Daughter 
x Pat. 16 E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  and Heir to Robert de Thweng, his Concubine, 
y Esc. 15. E. 2. n. 2●.  Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Son, twenty three years of age; john his Brother being found 
* Esc. 15. E. 2. n. 2●.  his next Heir. Which Nicholas doing his Homage, had Livery 
z Claus. 2● E. 1. m. 9  of divers Lordships and Lands, which had been settled upon him, excepting the manor of Eston, and certain Lands in Pottehou, which were assigned 
a Ibid in 〈◊〉 m. 6.  for the Dowry of Christian, his Widow, then surviving.  
This last mentioned Nicholas, in 28 E. I. was 
b Rot Scoc 28 E 1 m. 12.  in the Scotish Wars. So likewise in 
c Rot. Scoc. 31 E. 1. m. ●●  31 E. 1. and in 4 E. 2. received command 
d Rot. Scoc 4. E. 2. in dorso m. 5.  to be at Roxborough, upon the Feast day of St. Peter ad vincula, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots.  
In 7 E. 2. he was 
e Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 2. m. 1.  again in the Scotish Wars So likewise in 
f Rot. Soc. 8 E. 2. in dorso m 9  8, 10, and 11 E. 2. and departed 
g Esc. 15. ●● n. 21.  this life in 15 E. 2. being then seized 
h Esc. 15. ●● n. 21.  of the manors of Querleton, Semer, Eston, Middleton, Carleton, Pothowe, Tranholm, and Boynton, leaving john 
john.  his Brother 
i Esc. 15. ●● n. 21.  and Heir, forty years of age; who in 5 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
k Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Castle- Levyngton, Newby, and ●ildale, in Com. Ebor. Which john, had Issue 
l Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  john, 
john.  who died 
m Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  in his life time, leaving Issue 
n Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  another john, who departed 
o Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  this life, in 23 E. 3. being seized 
p Esc. 23. ● 3. n. 158.  of the before-specified manor of castle- Levyngton, and other Lands, which descended to him from john, his Grandfather; leaving Alice his Sister, 
q Ibid.  and Heir, then married 
r Ibid.  to john de Boulton, twenty two years of age.  
There was also another Nicholas, the chief of this Family, as it seems; but how related to the last mentioned Nicholas, I find not. Who in 11 E. 3. obtained another Charter 
s Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 43.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands at Wherlton, Grenhou, Semere, Eston, Hoton, Aldewerk, and Midleton, in Com. Ebor. Which Nicholas, was 
t Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 14.  the same year in the Wars of Scotland, and having been summoned 
* Claus. de issd. 〈◊〉 in dorso.  to Parliament, from 9 until 16 E. 3. inclusive died 
u Esc. 16. E. 3 n. 47.  the same year, being then seized 
x Esc. 16. E. 3 n. 47.  of the moiety of the Burrow of 〈◊〉, in Com Northumb. at that time wasted by the Scots; as also of the free Chase of ●he●yo●, with the moiety of the manor of Belef●●d, and moiety of the Hamlet of Y●●inton, in that County. Likewise of the manors of Wherlton, Hoton, juxta Rudby, Semer, Middleton, and Aldwerke, with the Hamlets of Carleton, Pothou, and ... in Com. Ebor. Which manors of Wherlton, etc. in Com. Ebor. were held 
x Ibid.  of the Archbishop of Canterbury, by the tenure of serving him with the Cup, in which he should drink, upon the day of his Inthronization, and receiving the fees belonging to that Office; leaving Issue by Alice his Wife, Daughter 
y Pat. 16. E. 3. p 1. m. 26.  of William Lord Ros of Hamlake, Elizabeth 
z Esc. ut supra  his Daughter and Heir, first married 
a Esc. 42 E. 3 n. 44.  to john Lord Dar●●, and afterwards 
b Esc. 42 E. 3 n. 44.  to Peter de Mauley, the sixths' Which Elizabeth died 
c Ibid.  upon the ninth day of july, 42 E. 3. being then seized 
d Ibid.  of the Towns of B●lford and Lowther, in Com. Northumb. Also of the Town of jarum, in Cleveland, the manor of Asselby, in Whitby- strand; the Castle of Querlton, the manors of Eston, Hoton, juxt● Rudby, Grenhowe, Semer, Boynton, and Aldwerke, all in Com. Ebor. leaving 
e Ibid.  Philip Darcie, her Son and Heir, fifteen years of age.  
¶ Of this Family, (I presume) was Hugh 
Hugh.  de Meinill, who in 18 E. 2. received the order of Knighthood by Bathing 
f Comp. Tho. de Useflete provis. magnae Gardorbae.  etc. and in 1 E 3. had Summons 
g Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, but not after. In 12 E. 3. this Hugh, was 
h Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 8.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders; and in 
i Rot. Franc 16 E. 3. m. 19  16 E. 3 in the Wars of France, being then of the Retinue 
k Rot. Franc 16 E. 3. m. 19  with Henry de Lancaster, Earl of Derby. In 18 E. 3. he was again 
l Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 19  in those Wars. So likewise in 
m Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 15.  19 and 
n Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 5.  20 E. 3. but farther I cannot say of him, than that he married 
o Claus. 17 E. 3 p. 1. m. 19  Alice the Widow of Ralph Lord Basset.   

Erdinton.  
[9 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family Henry 
Henry.  de Erdinton, of Erdinton, in the Parish of Aston, juxta Bermingham, in Com. War. is the first of whom I find mention. Which Lordship was granted 
a Lib. rub. in Scac●. f. 95 a.  to him by Gervase Paganell, Baron of Dudley, it being of his Fee.  
To whom succeeded 
b Ex vet Cartul●r. pen●s Rob Holt. de 〈…〉.  William, 
William.  and to him Thomas. Which Thomas 
Th●mas.  and Richard de Alt●●vipa, Clerk, in 6 joh, were constituted 
c Pat. 6 Joh. m 7  Bailiffs for the Counties of Salop and Staff. id est substitutes unto that great Man Geffrey Fitz-Piers, than Sheriff 
d Rot Pip. de eo●em an.  of those Shires, and so continued 
e Rot Pip de iisd ann  till 14 joh. inclusive. In 8 joh. being Chamberlain 
f Ex praef vet. Cartular.  to the King, he obtained from him a Grant 
g 〈…〉  of the manors of 〈◊〉 and Norton; and in 14 joh. of 
h Ib. f. 58. ●.  the Lordships of Welinton and Snawbury, in Com. Salop. And the next year following, when the Barons were so powerful, that the King discerned himself too weak, to cope with them, he was with 
i M Paris in an. ●13.  Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, (an eminent person in that time) sent by him privily, unto 
k M Paris an. ●13.  Admiralius Murmelius, great King of ●ph●ca, Marrochia, and Spain, to offer this whole Realm of England unto him, to hold by a certain Tribute; as also to signify unto him, that he would quit the Christian Religion, and submit to the Law of Mahomet, in case he might have the assistance of that Infidel, against those potent Men.  
Upon his return from which Embassy, he compounded 
l Cart. 16. Joh n 27. ●laus. 16 Joh. m. 11.  with Stephen de Staunton, and Robert de Stauton, his Son and Heir, for their Title to the Honour of Montgomery, with the Manors of 〈◊〉, Pulton, 〈◊〉, and ●●deham, thereto belonging, and had the King's confirmation 
m Cart. 16. Joh n 27. ●laus. 16 Joh. m. 11.  thereof. Unto which Honour he claimed 
n Plac. apud  some Title by descent, from Baldwin de bolers; to whom it had been given 
o Westm. O●t. Mich. 9 H 3 Rot 3. in dorso.  by King Henry the First, with Sibyl de Faleise, that King's Niece, and sprung from the same Baldwin by his second Wife.  
About this time also he obtained 
p Ex prae. vet. Cartular. f. 59 a.  the wardship of William Fitzallen, (Lord of Clun, in Com. Salop.) and gave 
q ●laus. 2. H. 3 m 8.  his Daughter Mary in Marriage to him: but in consideration thereof, he was constrained 
r Ex praef. Cartular. f. 59 a.  to pay the King five thousand marks; for the performance of which payment, Ranulph Earl of Chester, and several other persons of Note, became 
s Ex praef. Cartular f. 59 a.  his Sureties. And in 17 joh. (which was the chief year of that Kings contest with the Barons) received command 
t Claus. 17 ●●. m. 12.  to march unto Tamworth Castle, (situate on the Confines of Warwick, and Staff shires) thence to take out all the Prisoners, Horse, Arms, and Ammunition; and having so done, to lay it levelly with the ground. After which, ere long, he departed 
u Claus. ●● 3. m. 8.  this life● whereupon, his Lordships of Erdington, and Aston, (near unto it) were assigned to 
x Claus. ●● 3. m. 8.  Roese de Cockfeild, his Widow, for her support, until such time as her Dowry should be set forth, leaving Giles 
y Rot. 〈◊〉. 14. H. 3. ● 6.  his Son and Heir; from whom in 14 H. 3. the King accepted 
z Rot. 〈◊〉. 14. H. 3. ● 6.  of five pounds per annum, to be paid into his Exchequer, until all his Father's Debts should be satisfied, or that the King should please to require them.  
In 35 H. 3. this Giles 
Giles.  was 
a Pat. 35. H. 3. m. ●.  one of the Justices● Itinerant for the City of London, and in 36 H. 3. constituted 
b Fin. levat. oct. Joh. ●apt 36. H. 3.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas; as also 
c Pat de iisd. ann. in dorso.  one of the Justices of Assize, in the County of Warwick, from 34 until 51 H. 3. inclusive. And having been a Benefactor to the Canons of St. Thomas, juxta Stafford, had a Covenant 
d Ex praef. C●●tular. f. 21. b.  from them, that they should admit of one Canon, into their House, at his presentation, and his Heirs successively; there to celebrate Divine Service perpetually, at the Altar of St. Thomas the Martyr, for the health of his Soul; as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors. And likewise, that at the celebration of the Mass of our Lady, in the Collect for the dead, his name should be alwaise remembered; and after his decease, registered in their Martyrologue, and his Anniversary there duly kept, in as ample manner, as for their own Patron.  
To the Monks of Tykford, in come. Buck. he had likewise been a special friend, as may seem by their assignation 
e Ibid. f. 22. a.  of one Monk of that Covent, at their own proper charge, to sing for his Soul, and the Souls of his Parents.  
To this Giles succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, who Married 
f Claus E 1. ●n dorso m. 3.  Maud, one of the Daughters, and at length Coheirs to Roger de Someri, Baron of Dubley, one of the Coheirs 
g Claus 2. E. 1. ●. 10.  also to Nicholas, Daughter and Co-heir to Hugh de Albini Earl of ●rundel.  
In 5 E. 1. this Henry, was 
h 〈…〉  in that Expetion then made into Wales, and of the Retinue 
i 〈…〉  with William de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. This Henry for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of her the said Maud, gave 
k ●x autog in S●ac●. in ●aga de Ca●esby.  to the Nuns of Catesby, in Com. North. towards the support of the charge of their Habits, and relief of poor people, the perpetual patronage of the Church of Yerdley, in Com. Wigorn. to the intent, that the Fruits of it should be appropriated to their use: in consideration whereof, they covenanted 
l ●x autog in S●ac●. in ●aga de Ca●esby.  with him, that so soon as they could obtain an Appropriation thereof, they would thenceforth appoint one of the Canons of that House, to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the Souls of him, and Maud his Wife, and for the Souls of Giles his Father, with all their Ancestors and Successors. And likewise solemnly keep the Anniversary of him the said Henry, and of the Lady Roese his Sister; and after his decease, bury his Body, in their Chapel of St. Edmund, before the Altar there. And departed 
m 〈…〉  this life, in 10 E. 1. leaving the same Maud, surviving; who afterwards Married 
n 〈…〉  to William de Bifeild: and Henry his Son 
o 〈…〉  and Heir, who doing his Homage, in 23 E. 1. had Livery 
p 〈…〉  of his Lands: and in 30 E. 1 upon the death 
q 〈…〉  of Maud, his Mother, performing his Homage also, had Livery 
r 〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 34 E. 1. this Henry 
Henry.  was one of those, who received 
s Comp. Joh. de Drokene●ford Cust. magn Gard.  the order of Knighthood with Prince Edward, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies; and thereupon attended 
t Rot S●●c 34 E. 1 m. 11.  him in that Expedition then made into Scotland. That which I find farther of him, most memorable, is, that in 9 E. 3. he had Summons 
u Claus 9 E. 3 in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, and not afterwards: as also, that by joan his Wife, one of the Daughters 
x 〈…〉  and Heirs to Sir Thomas de 〈◊〉, of Wolvey, in Com. War. Knight he had Issue Giles, 
y 〈…〉  his Son and Heir; who not 
z 〈…〉  appearing in 19 E. 3. to receive the Honour of Knighthood, before the Feast of St. Laurence, had his pardon 
a 〈…〉  for that neglect. But having no Summons to Parliament, nor any of his Descendants, I shall here put a period to my discourse of this Family.   

Swynnerton.  
[11 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family, which was of great Antiquity, in Com. Staff. (assuming its Surname from a Lordship of large extent so called) many were 
a Ex Coll. Samps. Erdswike arm.  Knights: amongst which was Roger de Swinerton, who in 34 E. 1. had a Charter 
b Cart. 34 E. ●. n. 4.  for free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at his said Manor of Swinerton: as also for keeping a Market there, upon the Wednesday every week, and a Fair yearly upon the Festival of our Lady's Assumption: and in 4 E. 2. was 
c Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 13.  in the Wars of Scotland.  
In 11 E. 2. this Roger was made Governor 
d Pat. 11 E. 2● p. 1. m. 17.  of the Town of Stafford, and in 
e Rot. Fin. 14. E. 2 m. 4.  14 E. 2. of the strong Castle of Hardelagh in Wales. So likewise in 
f Pat. 15 E. 2. p. ●. m. 10.  15 E. 2. In which year he had the custody 
g Rot. Fin. 15 ● 2. m. 2●.  of Eccleshal-Castle in Com. Staff. during the vacancy of the Bishopric of Cou. and Litch. whereunto it belonged: and was made Constable 
h Ibid. m. 23.  of the Tower of London. In 2 E. 3. being then a Banneret, 
i Claus. 2. ● 3. m. 34.  he had an assignation 
k Claus. 2. ● 3. m. 34.  out of the Exchequer of one hundred forty five pounds thirteen shillings and eight pence, as well for his Wages of War, in that Expedition made into Scotland, 1 E. 3. as for his services in attendance upon Queen Isabella, in 20 E. 2. and in 9 E 3. was again 
l Rot. Scoc 9● 3. m. 25.  in the Scotish Wars.  
After which, scil. in 11 E. 3. he had Summons 
m Claus. de eodem arm 〈◊〉 dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, but no farther, nor any of his Posterity: and left Issue Sir Thomas Swinerton, and he Sir Robert, both Knights. Which Sir Robert, had Issue 
n Ex Coll. Praef. S. Erdswike.  Maud his Daughter and Heir, married 
o Ex Coll. Praef. S. Erdswike.  to Humphrey Peshale, a third Son to Sir Thomas Peshale, of that County Knight, and after to Sir john Savage Knight. Whereupon a great part of Swinerton's Lands were divided 
p Ex Coll. Praef. S. Erdswike.  betwixt their two Sons, viz. Sir Richard Peshall Knight, and Sir john Savage junior, Knight.  
The residue being possessed 
q Ibid.  by the Heir Male of that Family, the last whereof was Humphrey Swinerton, who left them to his two Daughters and Heirs; viz. Margaret the Wife 
r Ibid.  of Henry Vernon of Sudbury, in Com. Derb. Esquire, and Elizabeth, of 
s Ibid.  William Fitz-Herbert, a third Brother to Sir Thomas Fitz-Herbert of Norbury, Knight. Which Elizabeth had 
t Ibid.  the Manor of Swinerton for her purparty.   

Kerdeston.  
[11 Edw. 3.]  
IN 1 joh. Roger 
Roger.  de Kerdeston gave a Fine 
a Ob●at● 1 Joh. ● 9  to the King of thirty Marks, to have a confirmation of those Lands, which formerly belonged to Hubert de Rye, and had a Brother, 
b Ob●at● 1 Joh. ● m. 9  called Hugh, whose Lands, about the latter end of King John's Reign, were seized 
c Claus. 1 H. 3 m. 1.  for his adherence to the rebellious Barons of that age: but in 1 H. 3. making his peace, he had 
d Claus. 1 H. 3 m. 1  restitution of them again.  
To Roger succeeded William; 
Williame  Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. d iisd ann. Norff & Suff.  of Norfolk and Suffolk, in 25 & 26 E. 1. And to that William, another Roger, his son and heir; who, in 26 E. 1. was, by Inquisition, found 
f Rot. Fin. ●● E. 1. m. 8.  to be one of the Cousins and coheires to Gilbert de Gant. Whereupon, 
Roger.  doing his Homage, he had Livery 
g Rot. Fin. ●● E. 1. m. 8.  of his purparty of all the Lands, which, by the death of the same Gilbert, his Uncle (for so he is said to be) descended to him: excepting the Manors of Barton upon Humber, Folkingham, Hekinton, and Edenham, (all in Com. Linc.) the Inheritance whereof the said Gilbert, long before his death, gave up to the King; reserving to himself an Estate therein, for life only.  
In 34 E. 1. this Roger received 
h Come J. de Drokenesford, etc.  the honour of Knighthood, with Prince Edward, at the Feast of Pentecost, by Bathing, etc. having 
i Come J. de Drokenesford, etc.  his Livery of Robes, and all accoutrements relating to that Solemnity, out of the King's Wardrobe. In 5 E. 3. he was made 
* Rot. Fin. 5 E. 3. m. 14.  Sheriff of Norfolk, and Suffolk, and Governor of the Castle at Norwich. And, having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 6 to 10 E. 3. departed 
l Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 45.  this life in 11 E. 3. being seized 
m Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 45.  of the Manors of Newton, Kerdiston, Haddiston, overtone, and systerne, in Com. Norff. and was buried 
n Annal. de Langele. Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 825.  in the Abbey of Langele, near to his Mother, leaving William his son 
o Esc. ut supra.  and heir Thirty years of age: and Maud his Wife surviving; who had, for her Dowry an Assignation 
p Claus. 11 H. 3. m. 19  of the Manors of Newton, and 〈◊〉, in Com. Norff. with Henham, and Stratford, in Com. Suff.  
Which William, 
William.  in 14 E. 3. was 
q Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 23.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders: and the same year obtained the King's Charter 
r Cart. 14 E. 3. ●. 9  for a Marks every week upon the Monday, at his Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Norff. and likewise a Fair there yearly, viz. upon the Eve of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, the Day, and three days following: As also, Licence 
s Pat. 14 E. 3. p. 2. m. 22.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house there. And, in 16 E. 3. in order to that Expedition then made into France, stood charged 
t Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  with Ten Men at Arms, and Ten Archers. So likewise in 
u Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. in dorso m. 16.  that of 17 Edw. 3.  
In 18 E. 3. he was again 
x Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 17.  in the Wars of France; and in the Retinue 
y Rot. Franc. 18 E 3. m. 17.  of Robert de Vfford Earl of Suffolk. Likewise in 
z Rot. Franc. 2 E. 3. p. 1. m 7.  20 E. 3. (the famous Battle of Cressi being then fought.) And, having been summoned 
a Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso  to Parliament, from 11 E. 3. until 34 E. 3. departed 
b Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 106.  this life 14 Oct. 35 E. 3. being then seized 
c Esc. 35 E. 3. n. 106.  of the Manor of Holagh, in Rythe, in Swaledale (parcel of the Manor of Hundmanby) in Com. Ebor. Of the Manors of Stratford with the Advouson of the Church, Bulecampe, and Henham, in Com. Suff. Ryston, Kerdeston, Clakeston, Helghton, Sisterne, Newton, and Swanton, in Com. Norff. as also of the Manor of Skendelby, in Com. Linc. leaving William his son and heir Thirty six years of age, as faith one Inquisition. But, by another 
d Ibid.  Inquisition, john, the son of john de Burghersh was found to be his Cousin and heir, and Nineteen years of age.  
Whereupon the said john de Burghersh, making proof 
e Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 3.  of his age in 40 E. 3. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Claus. 40 E. 3. m. 3.  of his Lands.  
Howbeit, in 46 E. 3. the before-specified William 
William.  de Kerdeston, who, by the first Inquisition, was found to be his next heir; making his claim 
g Rot. 〈◊〉 46 E. 3. m. 22.  to the Manor of Stratford, in Com. Suff. the custody whereof had been committed 
h Rot. 〈◊〉 46 E. 3. m. 22.  to joan the Wife of john de Mohun of 〈◊〉; the said john and joan were thereupon required, 
i Rot. 〈◊〉 46 E. 3. m. 22.  to come into the King's Court of Chancery, in the Quindesme of Easter; to show why the said William ought not to have it. Who failing to make their appearance accordingly, possession thereof was decreed 
k Rot. 〈◊〉 46 E. 3. m. 22.  to him the said William. And so likewise of the other Lands, as it seems: For, in 50 E. 3. (being 
l Pat. 50 ● 3. p. ●. m. 6.  then a Knight) representing 
m Pat. 50 ● 3 p. ●. m. 6.  to the King, by his humble Petition; that, the before-specified Sir William de Kerdeston, his father; had, in pursuance of the Licence so given unto him in 14 E. 3. begun to make a Castle of his manor-house at 〈◊〉, but did not finish it: and therefore desiring, 
n Pat. 50 ● 3 p. ●. m. 6.  that the King would vouchsafe to grant him leave to perfect the Work, obtained 
o Pat. 50 ● 3 p. ●. m. 6.  his request.  
But, neither of this William, nor any other of this Family, there having been summons to Parliament, I shall here close up my discourse thereof.   

john of Henault, Earl of Cambridge.  
[... Edw. 3.]  
TOuching his advancement to this Title, I have not seen any mention at all from our public Records: nor otherwise of moment, than what is said by Mr. Camden; 
a Britann. Camd.  viz. that King Edward the Third, for the love he bore to Queen Philippe, his consort, created this john (her Uncle) Earl of Cambridge. And, that upon his revolt to the French, he devested him thereof, and conferred it upon William Marquis of juliers, sister's son to that Queen.   

William Marquis of juliers, Earl of Cambridge.  
[14 Edw. 3.]  
THis William was honoured 
b Rot. Parl. 14 E. 3. n. 3●.  with the title of Earl of Cambridge, 7 May 14 E. 3. and obtained a Grant 
c Claus. 26 E. 3. m. 8. Et 27 E. 3. m. 7. & m. 24. videses etiam Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16.  of Twenty pounds per annum, payable out of the Issues and Profits of Cambridgshire, for the support of that dignity: but never had any summons to Parliament.  
He Married 
d cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  Mary, sister and heir to Edward Duke of Gelder's (Nephew to King E. 3.) and by her had issue 
e cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  one sole daughter, called Mary, Married to john, son and heir to john Duke of Cleve.   

john of Gant Duke of Lancaster.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
THis john 
john.  (the fourth son to King Edward the Third) born 
a T. Wals. p. ●34.  at Gan●, in Flanders, An. 1340. (14 E. 3.) had, thereupon, his surname from that place: and, upon the 20th of September, 16 E. 3. (being at that time, not three years old) was created 
b Cart. 16 E. 3. n. 2.  Earl of Richmund; having therewith, a Grant, 
c Cart. 16 E. 3. n. 2.  in tail general, of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, belonging to that Earldom; as also all Prerogatives, and Royalities, which john, late Duke of Britanny, a●d Richmund did enjoy: and, in 17 E. 3. the like Grant, 
d Cart. 17 R. ●. n. 25.  of the Manor of Daneby super Wys●e, in Com. Ebor.  
In 18 E. 3. he had a Charter 
e Cart. 18 E. 3. n. 13.  for a Market every week, at his Manor of ●assingburne, in Com. Cantabr. and for a Fair every year, on the Eve and Day of the Apostles, Peter and Paul, and six days following. Also, for a Market at 〈◊〉 burham, in the same County, on the Monday every week: The like at Chesthunt, in Com. Hertf. and at Boughs, in Com. Ebor. on the Tuesday; with two Fairs yearly; one, on the Eve and Day of St. Barnabas the Apostle, and two days following; the other, on the Eve and Day of St. Giles the Abbot, and two days ensuing.  
In 27 E. 3. he had a confirmation 
f Cart. ●7 E. 3. n. 33.  of that Earldom of Richmond; with all the Castles, Manors, and Lands thereto belonging. And, in 29 E. 3. attended 
g T. Wals. 162. n. 40.  the King, his Father, in that Expedition, then by him made into Flanders. In 31 E. 3. he had a Grant 
h ●x magno Reg●stro in office. Ducat. Lanc. tit. Cumbr.  in special tail, of the Castle and Lordship of Lydel, in Com. Northumb. (wherein Blanch, the Widow of Thomas Lord Wake, had an Estate for life, which she then quitted) with remainder to ●he Crown. And in 33 E. 3. 14 Kal. junii; by virtue of a special Dispensation 
i Upon. Neustr. 125. n. 50.  from Rome, took to wife 
k Upon. Neustr. 125. n. 50.  Blanch, one of the daughters and coheirs to Henry Duke of Lancaster, his near Kinswoman; the Solemnity of the Marriage being kept at Reading.  
In 35 E. 3. he obtained an especial Charter 
l 〈…〉  for divers Privileges, to himself and the heirs of his body, by her the said Blanch; viz. Return of Writs, Pleas of Wythernam, Felons goods, etc. in all the Lordships and Lands, whereof he was then possessed. And, the same year, having issue 
m Rot. Fin. 35 E ●. m. 23.  by her, and doing his Homage; 
n Rot. Fin. 35 E ●. m. 23.  had an assignation 
o Rot. Fin. 35 E ●. m. 23.  of her purparty, in all those Lands, whereof her said Father died seized; viz. of the Castle and Manor of Pont●ract, with the Manors of Bradford, Almanbury, Altofts, Warnfeld, Rothewell Ledes, Roundehay, Scoles, Berewyk, Kepar, Alderton, Knottyngley, with the Mill; Beghal●, ●amsale, Ouston, Elmesale, Akworth, and Tanshelf: Likewise, of the Bailiwicks of Osgod●ros, Agbrigg●, and Stayncros; with the Bayliwick of the Honour of Pontfract, the ann●al Rent▪ called Castel-ferme, and Pleas and Perquisites of the Court. And of the Manors of Kriteling, and Barlay: Of the Castle of Pykering, with the Soak; as also of the Manors of Esyngwold, and Scalby; all in Com. Ebor. at that time valued at One thousand, one hundred fourscore and seven pounds, three shillings and four pence. Of the Castle and Manor of Dunstanburgh, with the Manors of Shoplaye, Stanford, Burton, and Emeldon; as also of the Fishing of tweed, in Com. Northumb. valued at Two hundred and twenty pounds, fifteen shillings eight pence farthing. Of the Wapentaks of Leyland, Amundernesse, and Londesd●●●; with the Manors of Oves-Walton, Preston, Shingelton, Wriggeby, and Wra; Overton, Ske●ton; the Towns of Lancaster, and S●yne; the Royal Bayliwick of Blackbournshire, the Office of chief● Forester beyond Ribbel, and of the vaccary of Wyresdale, in Com. Lanc. valued at Four hundred thirty three pound four shillings farthing. Of the Manors of Penwortham, ●otyngton, and Rachedale; Of the Wapentak of Clyderhowe, with the Demesn-lands there: Of the Lordship of Bouland, the vaccary of Bouland, and Blackbournshire; of the Forest of Blackbournshire, and Park of Ightenhull, in Blackburnshire, all in the said County of Lancaster, valued at Five hundred forty nine pounds, and one farthing per annum.  
Of the Manor of Hynkley, with the Bayliwike there, in Com. Leic. valued at Forty seven pounds eleven shillings two pence. Of the Castle and Manor of Kenilworth; the Pool and Mill there; with the Manors of Watton, Shrewele, Rades●e, and Asthull, in Com War. valued at Seventy two pounds four shillings two pence per annum. Of the Manors of Halton, Ronkore, More, Whitelawe, Congelton, Keteshale, and Bedestan; with the Bayliwike of Halton; the Town of Wyndenes, and Serjeanty of Winds, in Com. Cestr. valued at Three hundred twelve pounds eleven shillings five pence farthing per annum.  
As also 
p Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  of the Manor of Coggeshal, with the Manors of Crideling, Barley, Kilbourne, Toresholme, Marchesdon, Swanyngton, Passenham; and certain Lands in Daventre, and Hinkele; the Mills at Lilleburne, and Manor of Uggele, in Com. Essex.  
Moreover, by virtue of the King's Licence, he obtained a Grant 
q Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 3. m. 17.  from john Bishop of Lincoln▪ Richard Earl of Arundel, and others, to himself, and her the said Blanch; and the issue of their two bodies lawfully begotten; of the Castle of Bolingbroke, with the Park, Knights-fees, and Advousons' of Churches thereto belonging (the Town and Soak of Bolingbroke, with the Manors of Sutton, Thoresby, Wathe, and Ingoldmels, in Com. Linc. excepted.) Likewise of the Town, Manor, and Castle of Tutbury, with the Towns of Screpton, Marchington, Chalangwode, Uttoxatre, Adgare●●e, and Newburgh, in Com. Staff. Of the Hundred of Higham- Ferrer, with the Manors of Raundes, and Rusheden, in Com. North. and of the Towns of Brasyngton, Matlok, and Hertyngdon, in Com. Derb.  
And in 36 E. 3. upon the death 
r Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 37.  of Maud, the Widow of William, Duke of Bavaria, without issue; which happened 
s Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 37.  on Palme-Sunday, the same year; 
〈◊〉.  had 
t Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 1. n. 37.  in right of her the said Blanch, she being her sister and heir, the Manor and Honour of Leicester, with the Manor of Dersford, in that County; the Mansion, called the Savoy, in Com. Midd. the Manors of Gymingham, Tunstede, Methewold, Thetford, with the Hundreds of Gallowe, and Brothercros, in Com. Norff. the Manors of Rothewell, Navesby, Wishton, Glapthorne; with the Leetes of Denford, Cotherstoke, and Barton, in Com. Northampt. the Manor of South●, with the Farm of the Towns of Gomecestre; and Huntendon: the Manors of Hungerford, and Esgarston, in Com. Berks. the Manors of Colingborne, Everle, and Lavinton, in Com. Wilts. the Manor of Kings- Somborne, in Com. South. the Manors of Langstoke, Weston juxta Odyham, and Hertele, in Com. Somerset. the Manor of Newcastle, under-Lyme, in Com. Staff. with the Manors of Penkh●l, Clayton, Shepr●g, Wolstanton, and Shelton, Members thereof: the Manor of Minsterworth; and Castle of Monmouth, with the Berton, and Little- Monmouth; the Castles of Grossemont, and Oaken, with the Berton, as also Blan- Castle, in the Marches of Wales: the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Kidwelly: the Lordship of Carnewath●an, with the Castle of Kaer-Kennyn, the Commot of Iskenning; the Castle of Ogemore, and Manor of Ebbothe, also, in the Marches of Wales; and the Manor of Kingston- Laci, the Burrow of Wimburne-Minster, the Chase of Winburne-Holt, the Hundreds of Gadbury, and Maiden- New●on, with the Manor of Shapwike, in Com. Dorset.  
Whereupon he was advanced 
u Cart. 36 E. 3. n. 9  to the title of Duke of Lancaster, in Parliament, upon the thirteenth day of November, next ensuing, by girding with a Sword; a Cap of Furr on his head, with a Circlet of Gold and Pearls.  
In 40 E. 3. he came 
x ●rois. 133. b.  to his Brother Prince Edward, at Burdeaur, on the behalf 
y T. Wals. 175. n. 20. & 30.  of Don Pedro, King of Castille; who, by reason of an Insurrection of his Subjects, fled 
z T. Wals. 175. n. 20. & 30.  into Gascoine for aid: and thence passed 
a ●rois. ut supra.  with him into Spain, under the Mountains, between St. john de Pie du Port, and the City of Pampylone; which was straight, and perilous: And, leading 
d Ibid, ●36. a.  the Vanguard of his Army, made 
c Ibid. ●36. a.  Twelve Knights; viz. Sir Ralph Camoys, Sir Thomas Damory, etc. And, upon the Third of April, leading 
d Ib. 138. b.  the Van, in that Battle against Henry, the Bastard-brother of Don Pedro (raised to the Kingdom, by the power of the Pope) he said 
e Ib. 138. b.  to Sir William de Beauchamp, Sir William! behold your Enemies; This day you shall seem a good Knight, or die in the Quarrel.  
In 42 E. 3. the League betwixt the French, and King Edward being 
f MS. in Bibl Bodl. k. 84. f. 133. b.  broke, he was sent 
g MS. in Bibl Bodl. k. 84. f. 133. b.  with a powerful Army into France: and, at that time, bearing the Title 
h 〈…〉  of Duke of Britanny, he pawned 
i 〈…〉  the Castle of Becherell, in those parts, to King Edward (his Father) for a sum of Money. In 43 E. 3. upon breach of the Truce, he was sent 
k 〈…〉  with considerable Forces, to give Battle to the French; being retained 
l 〈…〉  to serve the King, for half a year, with Three hundred Men at Arms; Five hundred Archers three Bannerets; fourscore Knights; and Two hundred sixteen Esquires but by reason 
m T. Wals. 178. n. 〈◊〉.  of great sickness amongst his Soldiers, durst not 
n T. Wals. 178. n. 〈◊〉.  adventure to attack them. In which ●ear, Blanch, his Wife, died 
o T. Wals. 179. n. 20. Stows Ann.  of the Great Pestilence; and was buried 
p Hist. of St. Paul's. Cath p. 90 & 91.  in the Cathedral of St. Paul, at London, on the North-side the Quire.  
In 44 E. 3. he was 
q Rot Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. ●.  in that Expedition, then made into Gascoine: and, in 46 E. 3. upon his return thence, brought 
r T. Wals. 28 n. 40.  with him, Constance, the daughter and heir of Don Pedro, King of Castille, whom he thereupon took 
s T. Wals. 28 n. 40.  to his second Wife: in whose right, he thenceforth, bore 
t Pat. 46 E. 3 m. 35.  the Title of King of Castille; and surrendered 
u Pat. 46 E. 3 m. 35.  his Earldom of Richmond, with all the Castles, Manors, Lands, etc. to the same belonging: in lieu whereof he had 
x Pat. 46 E. 3. m. 35.  a Grant, in general tail, bearing date 25 junii, of the Castle, Manor, and Honour of ●ykhull; of the Manor of High- ●eke, with the Knights-Fees thereto belonging: of the Advousons' of the Churches of Steyndrope, and Brauncepath, in the Bishopric of Durham; of the Free-Chappels of ●ykhull, and High- ●eke; of the Church of Marsfeld, and Free-Chappel there; of the Free-Chappel within the Castle of Pevens●. Likewise, of the Advousons' of the Priory of UUilmingdon, which was a Cell to the Abbey of St. Mary of Grestene, in Normandy; of the Priory of UUithiham, being a Cell to St. Martin's, at Marmonstire: and of the House of St. Robert at Knaresburgh. Also, of the Castle, Manor, and Honour of Knaresburgh; of the Wapentak of Steync●iff, in Com. Ebor. Of the Manors of Grynglay, and UUhetelay, in Com. Nott. Of the Manors of UUighton, A●lesham, Fakenhamdam, and Snetesham, with the Hundreds of North- Grenhowe, North- Erpyngham, South- Erpyngham, and Smetheton, in the Counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Of the Manors of Clatton, and Holme, in Com. Hunt. Of the Manor of Saham, in Com. Cantabr. Of the Castle and Leucate of Pevenese, with the Manors of UUylindon, and Marsfeild, and Bayliwick of Endelenewyk, in Com. Suff. Of the Free-Chase of High- Peke, and Free-Chase of Asshedon: and of the yearly Farm of Two hundred Marks, which the Abbot and Covent of St. Mary's at York, aught to pay, for the Manor of Whitgist.  
Shortly after which, he took Shipping 
y Frois. 18●. b.  at Southampton, and sailed 
z Frois. 18●. b.  towards Rochel, for the Relief of Thovars, with Three thousand Men at Arms, and Ten thousand Archers: but, after nine Months being at Sea; crossed with contrary winds, he returned 
a Frois. 18●. b.  In 47 E. 3. he was made 
b Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3 m 19  the King's Lieutenant in France, Aquitane, and all other parts beyond Sea: and passed 
c Stows Ann.  through France, without opposition: but, in the Dasarts and Mountains of Alverne, many of his Men died, 
d Stows Ann.  for lack of Victual. Froisard says, that 
e Frois. f. 190. b.  his greatest losses were, near Douchy, and Rabymont. And, about Christmas, in 48 E. 3. coming to Bordeaux, lay 
f Ibid. 192. 2.  there, with the Duke of Britanny, all that Winter. But, upon his return, 
g Ypod. Neus●r. 133. n. 2●.  for England, shortly after, the people of those parts almost totally revolted 
h Ypod. Neus●r. 133. n. 2● .  
In this 48th year of E. 3. he was one of the Ambassadors, sent 
i Ibid. n. 30.  to Br●ges, to Treat of Peace with the French. Which Treaty continued 
k Stows Ann.  little less than two years; and ended 
l Ibid.  with a Truce, which hardly lasted one year.  
In 50 E. 3. th● King, being grown aged, took in this Duke, as an Assistant 
m T. Wals. 187.  in the Government: and bestowed 
n Rot Vasc. 50 E. 3. m 5.  on him, in sp●cial tail, the Town and Castle of Brager●●●, in the Diocese of Perigort; to hold in as ample manner, as Henry Duke of Lancaster, did ever enjoy the same. In 51 E. 3. he obtained Licence, 
o Pa●. 51 E. 3. m. 33.  to give his Lordships of Gryngeleye, and Whe●eleye, to Catherine Swinford (his Concubine) for life: and procured from the King, the Grant 
p Ex coll R. Gl. S.  of a Chancery, in his Dukedom of Lancaster, with all other Royalties, pertaining to a Countie-Palatime; to hold in as ample a manner, as the Earl of Chester ever enjoyed that Earldom. As also Licence 
q Rot Vasc. 51 E. 3. m 1.  to Coin Money, for the space of two years (from the 12th of june) in the City of Bayone, or the Castle of Guyssen; or any other place, within the Seneschalsy of L●nde●e; of Gold, Silver, or any other Metal whatsoever.  
In this year it was, that john Wycliff (the most eminent of all the Lollards of that time) being convented 
r 〈…〉  before the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, this john Duke of Lancaster, and the Lord Percy, at the Blackfriars in London; (in Favour of Wycliff) he spoke 
s 〈…〉  some reproachful words against the Bishop: which gave such discontent to the Citizens', that they rose 
t 〈…〉  in an uproar, and resolved 
u 〈…〉  to have Murdered him, and to have set fire on his House, called the Savoy, in the Strand; had not the Bishop qualified them. Whereupon, to save himself, he was constrained 
x Ibid.  to leave his Dinner, and get privily away to Kenington, where the Prince then lay: So that, missing him in his House; all they then did, was only the reversing 
y Ibid.  his Arms, as if he had been a Traitor. But King Edward's death soon after happening; King Richard the Second (his Grandson, and successor) reconciled 
z T. Wals. 192. & ●b. n. 10.  the business, betwixt the Citizens and him, before his Coronation.  
In which year (scilicet 1 R. 2.) the Realm being 
a ●rois. 196. a.  put to the Government of him, in respect 
b ●rois. 196. a.  of the King's tender years; he went to Sea; by reason of his reteiner 
c Ex autogr. penes cler. pe●l.  to serve, with Five hundred men at Arms, five hundred Archers, five Bannerets, One hundred Knights, and One hundred thirty four Esquiers. But, shortly after the Solemnity of the Coronation was 
d T Wals. 196. n. 40.  over; discerning, 
e T Wals. 196. n. 40.  that the King was wholly swayed by the advice of young heads; and fearing, 
f T Wals. 196. n. 40.  that whatsoever happened amiss, might be imputed to him, he craved 
g T Wals. 196. n. 40.  leave to retire: promising, 
h T Wals. 196. n. 40.  if need were, to repair again to the Court, with all his power. Yet was not a little troubled, 
i Ibid. 197.  by reason that the King had taken the Castle of Hereford from him, where he intended 
k Ibid. 197.  to have made his chief residence, having, to that purpose, begged 
l Ibid. 197.  store of Timber, from the Gentlemen of those parts, for the repairing and fortifying thereof. And thereupon went 
m Ibid. 197.  to his Castle at kenilworth. Nevertheless, though he kept at this distance from the Court; he desired, 
n 〈…〉  that the Money given in the preceding Parliament, should be put into his hands; promising, 
o 〈…〉  that it should be employed for the defence of the Realm● This being granted, 
p 〈◊〉  he hired 
q 〈◊〉  Nine Ships from Bayone: which, coming hitherwards, encountered the Spanish Fleet, and took 
r Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. m. ●.  Fourteen of their Ships, laden with Wine and other Merchandise.  
In 2 R. 2. he was constituted 
r Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2. m. 1.  the King's Lieutenant in the Marches of Scotland: and, being informed, 
s ●rois 19●. a.  that if he would go into Britanny with an Army, divers Forts and Castles would yield to him; he raised 
t ●rois 19●. a.  a considerable strength, and sailed 
u ●rois 19●. a.  from Southampton to St. Malos; but, laying siege 
x T. Wals. 215. n. 20. & 30.  to it, prevailed not 
y T. Wals. 215. n. 20. & 30.  Which ill success (much Treasure being consumed to no purpose) caused 
z Ib. 218.  him no little disesteem, and envy from the People.  
In 3 R. 2. upon 
a Ib. 245. n. 20. & 246. n. 10. & 20.  that Trial, by Combat; which should have been solemnly performed, betwixt Sir john de Annesley Knight, and Thomas Katerington Esquire; by reason that Annesley had accused Katerington, for selling the Castle of St. Saviour's (in Normandy) to the French; this Duke, discerning that Katerington did endeavour to avoid the Combat, by frivolous exceptions; swore, 
b Ib. 245. n. 20. & 246. n. 10. & 20.  that if he did not perform what he ought to do therein, according to the Law of Arms, he should be drawn to the Gallows, as a Traitor. Which expressions gained him so much respect from the People, that it utterly wiped 
c Ib. 245. n. 20. & 246. n. 10. & 20.  off the stain he had undergone for his former miscarriages.  
In 4 R. 2. he obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 4 R. ● p. 1. m. 26.  of the Marriage of Mary, one of the daughters and heirs to Humphrey de Bohun, late Earl of Hereford, valued at Five thousand Marks; in part of satisfaction of a greater sum, due to him for his Wages of War; to the end she might be a Wife for Henry (de Bolingbroke) Earl of Derby, his son. In the same year he was 
e Rot. Scoc. 4 E. 2. m. 7.  the principal of all those Commissioners, then appointed to meet with others from Scotland; for rectifying, and giving satisfaction, for such wrongs and abuses, as had been done by the Subjects of either Kingdom to each other; contrary to the Articles of Truce agreed on, betwixt King Edward, and David de Brus King of Scotland. And, soon after that, was singly sent 
f Ibid. m. 1.  Ambassador into Scotland, touching a League of Peace, and Amity, betwixt both Realms. And though he had 
g ●rois. f. 258. b. T. Wals. 254. n. 10. & 20.  considerable Forces with him; and that the Scots had done much mischief in Tumberland and 〈◊〉, by their frequent Incursions; through their deceitfulness, he returned 
h ●rois. f. 258. b. T. Wals. 254. n. 10. & 20.  with little honour.  
It is said; 
i Frois. 265. b.  that upon his coming back from thence, Sir Matthew Redman, Governor of Barwick, refused to give him entrance, though his Provisions lay there. Which so incensed him, that he, afterwards, expostulated it, very hotly, with the Earl of Northumberland; whose Substitute Sir Matthew then was in that command. But the Earl excused himself; having given him that charge, by virtue of the King's Warrant, as he alleged. So that the King, to appease the quarrel, was necessitated to take it upon himself; imputing the fault to the Clerk, who drew it up.  
During this his absence (by reason of that employment in Scotland) happened 
k T. Wals. 260. n 10.  that dangerous Insurrection, by the Commons of Kent, headed by jack Straw; who entered the City of London; and, amongst other outrages, bearing great hatred 
l T. Wals. 260. n 10.  toward this Duke, for his unsuccessfulness in sundry things, burnt 
m T. Wals. 260. n 10.  his House, called the Savoy, with much rich Furniture, and other things of great value therein; besides his Charters, Evidences, and sundry Writings of Note. Which House was then accounted 
n H. Knighton 2635. n 20  the fairest Structure in England, and had been built 
o H. Knighton 2635. n 20  from the ground by him. It is said 
o L●l. Coll. Vol 2. p. 334.  by some, that this furious dealing towards him, was because he kept Sir Peter de la Mere, (a Knight of Herefordshire,) Prisoner, who had been a discoverer of the evil practices of Alice Perers, a Concubine to King Edward the Third.  
Ha●●●g therefore sudden advertisement 
p T. Wals. 297 Ib. n. 10.  of this mischief, he thought 
q T. Wals. 297 Ib. n. 10.  it best to make Peace, with the Scots, for two years; and so did, 
r T. Wals. 297 Ib. n. 10.  before they had Intelligence, of what had thus befallen him.  
Certain it is, that upon this Outrage, thus committed at the Savoy, much apprehension 
s H. Knighton. 2640. n. 10. & ●0.  there was, that those rude people would have persisted in their fury towards him, and have destroyed his Castle at Leicester, with all he had therein. Whereupon, the keeper of his Wardrobe, hasted thither from London, and loaded what he could suddenly remove out of the castle, into Carts, which he brought to the Abbey of Leicester, there to be secured: but the Abbot being terrified with fear, that his reception of them, might endanger the destruction of their Monastery, by the enraged multitude, durst not suffer them to be unloaded there▪ so that they were constrained to carry them to St. Mary's Church near the Castle.  
The Lady Constance his Wife also, being put into no little fright, 
t Ib. 2641. & Ibid. n. 40.  made all the hast 
u Ib. 2641. & Ibid. n. 40.  she could, to Pon●fract-Castle, for refuge, expecting security there. But when she got thither, those who were their own Servants, durst not 
x Ib. 2641. & Ibid. n. 40.  permit her to come in: so that she was constrained 
y Ib. 2641. & Ibid. n. 40.  to go seven Miles by Torch light; to Knaresburgh-Castle, where she continued 
z Ib. 2641. & Ibid. n. 40.  till that violent storm did cease, and that he returned.  
Moreover, upon 
a Ibid.  his return, the Earl of Northumberland durst not suffer him to come where he was, nor to enter into the Castle of Bamburgh, where he had left his Family, during his abode in the Marches of Scotland, neither to permit him to make use of those provisions, which he had caused to be prepared there, which occasioned great discontent from him towards that Earl. Discerning 
b T. Wals. p. 297. n. 20. & 30.  therefore in what distress he then was, and that many who made fair shows of goodwill towards him, were perfidious; as also that divers of his own Party forsook him. And hearing, 
c T. Wals. p. 297. n. 20. & 30.  that the King had been so wrought upon, that for very fear, he offered to deliver him up to the people; he desired, 
d Ib. n. 40.  that the Scots, (who had made large offers to him) would give him safe conduct, to come into their Country, and with freedom to return, when he should see it fit, which they readily did 
e Ib. n. 40 .  
Whereupon he went 
f H. Knighton 2642. n. ●0.  back thither; and coming to Edinburgh, was honourably received 
g H. Knighton 2642. n. ●0.  by the Earls of Douglas and Dunbar, who staying there, entertained 
h H. Knighton 2642. n. ●0.  him at their own charge.  
Which great affliction, causing 
i Ib n. 40.  him to reflect seriously upon himself; he thereupon made a vow, that he would rid his House of Catherine Swinford, whom he had long kept as a Concubine. The King therefore, having advertisement 
k Ib ●. 50.  of these things, and much resenting his hard condition, wrote 
l Ib ●. 50.  a consolatory Letter to him: and commanded 
m Ib ●. 50.  the Earl of Northumberland, with all his power, to protect him from danger, as also to conduct him safely through those parts, where he had to do. But when that Earl repaired to him, accordingly, he refused 
n Ib. ●64●.  his Guard. The like command 
o Ib. n. ●0.  from the King, had all the Sheriffs of the North. Whereupon, he was safely conducted to York, and so to Nottingham and Leicester, sometimes attended 
p Ib. n. ●0.  with no less than a thousand Lances, besides Archers and others; and at length 
q Ib. n 30.  came to the King at Reading, who received 
r Ib. n. 30.  him with much joy and honour.  
This Duke being highly discontented 
s T. Wals. 298. ●. 10. & 20.  with the Earl of Northumberland, for that affront offered to him by Sir Matthew Redman at Barwick; wrote ●t to the King, to know his pleasure, how and in what manner he should return, offering to come with one Knight, one Esquire, and one Groom: or rather than any trouble should happen to the Realm, he would go into Exile, and never return. But the King answered, he should return, with all his Train; and in case that was not sufficient, to guard him, he might have aid from Town to Town. Whereupon, coming to Court, he made a great complaint against the Earl of Northumberland, but after some time, the King reconciled them.  
In 7 R. 2. the King calling a Parliament 
u T. Walls 334. n. 30.  at Salisbury, a certain Carmelite Friar, (being an Irishman by Birth) suggested, 
x T. Walls 334. n. 30.  that this Duke had a purpose to depose him, and to govern the Realm himself. But being convented, 
y Ib. 335.  upon this accusation; he did so justify his integrity, as that the King gave no 
z Ib. 335.  credit to the Information. Hereupon he was constituted 
a Rot. Franc ● R. 2. m 3.  the King's Lieutenant in the parts of Picardy; as also in 
b Ib. m 2●.  France, and Flanders. And about the Month of August, sent 
c T. Wals. 336. n. 10.  into France, to Treat of Peace, or Truce, which he concluded, 
d T. Wals. 336. n. 10.  till the first of May ensuing: as also 
e Rot Franc. 7 R 2 m. 15  with the Earl of Flanders, and so returned, 
f T Wals. ut supra.  having spent 
g T Wals. ut supra.  in that Embassy, fifty thousand Marks of Silver Before the end of that year also, he was sent 
h Rot. Franc 7 R ●. m 16 T. Wals. 333. n. 40.  with Thomas of Wodstoke, Earl of Buckingham, with a great power into Scotland, the Scots having perfidiously broken the Truce: but quartered 
i Ib.  so long upon the Borders, that he thereby did the Inhabitants more hurt, than the Scots had done by their Incursions, and when he entered Scotland, he did not 
l Ib. 334.  vindicate the Injuries, which the English had suffered from them, as he might have done.  
It is said, 
m Ib. 341. n. 20 & 30.  that in 8 R. 2. the King being young, and guided by ill Council, he conspired the death of this Duke, but that having private intimation thereof, from one of them, who were of the plot, he retired to his Castle at Pontfract, and used the best means he could, by Manning and Victualling it, to stand upon his Guard, if there should be occasion. Likewise, 
n Ibid. n. ●●.  that the Princess joan (Mother to the King) discerning the ill consequence which might be of this breach; though she was very corpulent; spared neither for pains nor charge, in journeying too and fro, till she had made a perfect reconciliation betwixt them. After 
o Ib. 134 n. 1ST & 20. & 30.  this (before the end of that year) attending the King in his Expedition, at that time made into Scotland; the English Army coming to Edinburgh, and wanting Victuals, a great Sickness happened therein; whereupon he advised him to pass the Scotish Sea, and destroy the Country with Fire and Sword, to the end he might provoke the Scots to fight, or to a dishonourable Retreat. Which Council so displeased the King; that he sharply upbraided him, with the loss, which had every where befallen his ill conduct: seeming to look upon this advice, as of design to betray his Army to utter ruin, whereupon he returned without farther prosecuting the War.  
Being therefore thus hardly thought of; the next ensuing year, viz. in 9 R. 2. he desired 
p H Knighton 2676. n. 10.  leave of the King, as also of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, to go into Spain, for the recovery of his Wife's Inheritance. And having ordained 
q Frois Lib. 3. & 4. f. 64.  his Son Henry, Earl of Derby, his Lieutenant of all he had in England, about whom he placed 
r Frois Lib. 3. & 4. f. 64.  a sage and judicious Council. When he took his leave, the King gave 
s H. Knighton ut supra.  him a Coronet of Gold; and the Queen another, to his Wife; the King commanding, 
t H. Knighton ut supra.  that every one should call him King of Spain. Shortly after which, he took shipping at 
u ●rois. ut supra.  Bristol, with Constance his Wife, (Sir Thomas Perci being Admiral 
x ●rois. ut supra.  of his Fleet) with divers brave Men; having of his Train no less than a thousand Spears of Knights, Esquires, (good men at Arms) two thousand Archers, and a thousand tall Yeomen. But for lack 
z T. Wals. p. 3●0.  of a fit wind, being so long detained, 
a T. Wals. p. 3●0.  that his provisions were almost spent; at length, taking the advantage of a prosperous gale, he landed 
b Ib. n. 10.  in Britanny, near the Castle of Breast. Where being withstood 
c Ib. n. 10.  by two Forts, in the assault whereof, he lost 
d Ib. n. 10.  many of his Men, he raised 
e Ypod. Neust. 143 n. 40.  the Siege of that Castle, which the French had laid to it; and sailed 
f T. Wals. ut supra.  to the Groin, with all his Fleet, arriving 
g T. Wals. ut supra.  there upon the Eve of St. Laurence.  
Being in those parts, he stayed 
h Frois. f. 67. a.  a Month at Coulogne, and thence passed 
i Frois. f. 67. a.  to St. james in Gallicea, which yielded to him. Thence to Uyeclope, 
k Ib 73. a.  which he assaulted, and took 
l Ib 73. a.  by composition. After which, Bayon yielding 
m Ib. 75. b.  to him, the Marshal of his Host, entered 
n Ib. 75. b.  the Town.  
But in 10 R. 2. a great Mortality 
o Ib. 117. a.  happening in his Army, he gave leave 
p Ib. 117. a.  for all who had a mind, to depart; himself 
q Ibid. 119 a.  also falling very sick, in the Town of St. jaques, whence he went 
r Ib. 122.  to Bayone, whereupon, all that he had in Gallicia, was again recovered 
s Ib. 138 b.  by the French in fifteen days. After this, the King of Cast●le sent 
t Ib. 145. a.  to him to Treat of a Marriage, betwixt his own Son, and his Daughter. And at the request of the Duke of Berry, a Truce 
u Ib. 145. a.  was made by him in the parts of Tholouse, and ●vergue.  
In 11 R. 2. he had commission 
x 〈…〉  to Treat of Peace with the King of Spain: and the same year was constituted 
y 〈…〉  Lieutenant of the Duchy of Aquitane.  
In 12 R. 2. during his absence, 
z 〈…〉  he obtained divers privileges, in his Duchy of Lancaster, viz. for a Chancery Court there; and to have Writs for that Office, under his own Seal; as also Justices for Pleas of the Crown, as well as other, with all Royalties, belonging to a County-Palatine, in as ample manner, as the Earls of Chester ever had. Likewise for an Exchequer, with Barons and other necessary Officers, and power to make Justices-Itinerant, for pleas of the Forest, etc.  
Besides 
a 〈…〉  C●istance his Wife, there was 
b 〈…〉  Catherine, his Daughter by her; as also his two other Daughters, by Blanch his first Wife, viz. 
c 〈…〉  Philippe, then unmarried: and Elizabeth Countess of Pembroke, who had left her young Husband behind in England, by reason whereof, he caused a Divorce betwixt himself and her, and Married the Sister of the Earl of March, (which Elizabeth had been formerly Wedded 
d Ib. n 20 & 30.  to Sir john Holland) but his Daughter Philippe, he Married 
e Ib. n 20 & 30.  to the King of Portugal, and Catherine to the King of Spain. Whereupon, that King making agreement 
f Ib. n 20 & 30.  with him, he came back into 
g Ib. n 20 & 30.  England, in November, An. 1389. (13 R. 2.) with much Treasure; for it's said 
h Ibid.  that he had forty seven Mules laden with Chests, full of Gold, for his second payment; and divers great Men of Spain, as Pledges, for the yearly payment of sixteen thousand Marks, for his life, and in case his Wife should survive him, she to have twelve thousand Marks yearly. In his return from those parts, he releived 
i Ib. n. 30. & 40.  Bre●t, in Britanny, then Besieged by the French.  
Being thus come home, by the consent 
k Rot. Parl. 13. R. 2. n. 21 Rot. Vasc. 13. R. 2. m. 6.  of the Lords and Commons, then assembled in Parliament (2 Martii, the same year) he was Created 
l Rot Parl. 13. R. 2. n. 21 Rot. Vasc. 13. R. 2. m. 6.  Duke of Aquitane, by putting a Cap upon his Head, and giving him a Rod of Gold; to hold it of the King, as of the Realm of France.  
In An. 1390 (14 R. 2.) he had 
m H. Knighton. 2737. n. 10.  a great and noble Hunting in Leicester-Forest, and all the Parks thereabouts; divers eminent persons then accompanying 
n H. Knighton. 2737. n. 10.  him. And in 15 R. 2. being constituted 
o Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. m 6.  Lieutenant of Picardy, went 
p Ibid. m. 5  thither for the defence of those parts. In the same year also, being 
q Ibid m 7● T. Wals. 381. n. 20. & 30.  the chief of the Commissioners, appointed to Treat of Peace with the French; he concluded 
r Ibid. m. 7● T. Wals. 381. n. 20. & 30.  the same, for one whole year. Moreover, the next ensuing year, he was sent 
s Rot. Franc 16 R. 2. ● 8 T. Wal●. ● 385 n. 10.  again, (as one of the Ambassadors) to Treat of Peace with them, and coming to the King of France at 
t Ypod. Neustr. 152. n. 10.  Amiens, agreed 
u Ypod. Neustr. 152. n. 10.  with him for a Truce, by the space of two years. Whereupon, after 
x H. Knighton 27●9. n. 50.  seventeen days stay there, he returned, 
y H. Knighton 27●9. n. 50.  accompanied 
z H. Knighton 27●9. n. 50.  by the Bishop of Durham, the Earl of Rutland, (Son to the Duke of York,) with a thousand Horse, bravely appointed.  
In 17 R. 2. he was again sent 
a Rot. Franc. 17 R. 2. m. 16● & 15.  into France, to Treat of Peace with the Dukes of Berry, and Burgundy, (Uncles to the King of France.) In the time of whose absence, Constance his Wife died, 
b T. Wal● 385 n. 40.  and was buried 
c H. Knighton 2741 n. 30.  at Leicester, with great Solemnity, upon the Sunday next after the Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul. About this time he was again constituted 
d Rot. ●ranc. ut supra m. 7.  the King's Lieutenant of Picardy, as also joined in Commission 
e Ib. m. 3.  with Edmund Duke of York, to ratify the Truce betwixt England and France, which was agreed on for four years; the Scots being also included 
f H. Knighton 2741. n 30.  therein.  
In 18 R. 2. he obtained a Charter 
g Cart. 18. & 19 R. 2. n. 126  for divers Privileges in his Hundreds of Gallow and Brothercrosse, in Com. Norff. viz. Fines, Amerciaments, and Redemptions of his own Tenants, as also year, day, and Waste, Felons goods, Return of Writs, etc. And in Autumn, the same year, went 
h H. Knighton ut supra.  into Aquitane, with a great power, for the subduing of that Country. But in 19 R. 2. after he had spent 
i T. Wals. 38●.  a vast sum of Money, to gain the affections of the Inhabitants of those parts (having been made Duke of Aquitane, as is before observed) the people rejected 
k Ibid.  him. Whereupon being recalled, 
l Ibid.  he came back; and repaired 
m Ibid.  to the King, then at La●gle, where he kept 
n Ibid  his Christmas. But though in show he had 
o T Wals. 388. n 10.  an honourable reception, he did not 
p T Wals. 388. n 10.  find it cordial, he therefore hasted 
q T Wals. 388. n 10.  to Lincoln, where his old Friend Catherine Swinford lay; 
r T Wals. 388. n 10.  and Married 
s T Wals. 388. n 10.  her on the Octaves of the Epiphany, whereat there was no little admiration, in regard of her low birth.  
After which, he attended 
t Ib. n. 40.  the King into France, being with 
u Ib. n. 40.  him at Guynes, upon the meeting than had with the King of that Realm. In 20 R. 2. he was again made Lieutenant 
x Rot. Franc. 20 R. 2 m. 10.  of Picardy; and shortly after that, went again 
y Ib. m. 7.  into Gascoine. In which year, the Parliament than convening at London, he procured an Act 
z T. Wal●. 388 n. 30. & 40. Rot Par. 20 R. 2. n. 28. Pat. 8 H 4 p. I. m. 14. per Inspex  for the legitimation of those children, which he had begot on Catherine Swineford, (the Widow 
a cattle of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir Hugh Swineford Knight, and Daughter 
b cattle of Nob. by R. B.  to Sir Paen Roet, Knight, alias Guienne, King of Arms) which Children were these; viz. 
c cattle of Nob. by R. B.  john surnamed Beaufort, afterwards Earl of Somerset; Henry Bishop of Winchester, and Cardinal, as also Lord Chancellor of England; Thomas Earl of Dorse●, and afterwards Duke of E●eter, joan, first married to Sir Robert Ferrer of Oversley, and afterwards to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland.  
In 21 R. 2. he had a special Commission 
d Pat. 21 R. 2. p. ● m. 19  to raise three hundred Men at Arms, and six hundred Archers; and to bring them to the next Parliament to be held at Westminster, for the Kings Guard. And in 22 R. 2. was constituted 
e Rot. Scoc. 22. R. 2. m. 9  Lieutenant in the Marches towards Scotland, from the beginning of the Truce betwixt both Realms, for twenty eight years. Before the end of which year, he departed 
f T. walls. 393. n. 40.  this life, some say, at 
g Lel. Coll. Vol. 2. 339.  his Castle of Leicester; others at 
h Lel. Coll. Vol. I. p. 695.  Ely- House in Holborn, and was honourably buried on the Northside of the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, with Constance his second Wife; where they had a noble Monument, which was utterly destroyed in the time of the late usurpation.  
Shortly after which, Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, and Thomas Earl of Worcester, with other his Executors, procured Licence, 
i Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. 35.  to found a Chantry there, of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service, for the health of his Soul, as also for the Soul of Constance his Wife, and all the faithful deceased.  
But Catherine Swinford, his third Wife surviving him, departed this life upon the tenth day of May, in the year 1403. (4 H. 4.) and lieth buried under a fair Tomb of Marble, in the Choir of the Cathedral Church at Lincoln, with this Epitaph cut upon a Plate of Brass, fixed thereto; Icy gist Dame Katerine Duchesse de Lancastre, jadies feme de la tresnoble, & tresgracious Prince, john, Duke de Lancastre, fitz a tresnoble Roy Edward le tierce. La quelle Katherine morust le ● jour de May, I'am du grace MCCCC. tierz; de quelle alme Dieu eyt merci & pité, Amen.  
Adjoining to which Tomb, there is another, for joan her Daughter, with this Epitaph; 
Filia Lancastriae Ducis inelyta sponsa johanna  
Westmoreland primi jacet hic Comitis,  
Define scriba suas virtutes promere: nullo  
Vox valeat merita vix reboare sua.  
Stirpe, decore, fide, fam●, spe, prece, pro le,  
Ac●nbus & vit● polluit y●mo su●.  
Natio tota dolet pro morte, Deus tuli● ipsam  
In Bricii festo C. quater, M. quater X.    

Henry de Bolinbroke, Earl of Derby, and Duke of Hereford.  
THis Henry, 
〈◊〉  eldest Son to 
a 〈…〉  john of Gant Duke of Lancaster, by Blanch his first Wife, being born 
b 〈…〉  at Bulingbroke, in Com. Linc. had thereupon that Surname. It is said 
c 〈…〉  by some, that he was Created Earl of Derby, in An. 1385 (9 R. 2) but therein they are much mistaken, for he was so styled, merely, as he was that Duke's eldest Son, whilst his Father lived, who amongst the rest of his great Titles, used that, and not in respect of any formal Creation to that Honour, but because he had Married Blanch, Daughter, and at length, sole Heir to Henry of Monmouth, Earl of Lancaster: which Henry, in 11 E. 3. had the Title of Earl of Derby granted 
d Cart, 1● E. 3 n. 50. & 68  to him, and his Heirs.  
The first mention of this Henry de Bolingbroke, by that Title, (that I have seen) is 
e Claus. 4 R. ●. m. 18.  in 4 R. 2. where, having married Mary, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, and Essex, he assented (together with Thomas of Wodstoke, Earl of Buckingham, who had taken to Wife Alianore the other Daughter) to an assignation 
f Claus. 4 R. 2. m. 18.  of the Dowry of joan, the Widow of that Earl. By this Title, also in 7 R. 2. he was constituted 
g 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners, appointed to Treat with the Earl of Flanders, for the appeasing of those differences, which then were betwixt the English and the Flemings. And again in 8 R. 2. where Marry his Wife, making proof 
h 〈…〉  of her age, had (inter alia) a Grant 
i 〈…〉  of twenty pound per annum, for the fee of the Earldom of Hereford, as her purparty of the Inheritance thereof.  
In 10 R. 2. being 
k T. Wals. 359 n. 10.  one of those Lords, whom King Richard the Second, through the instigation of the Duke of Ireland, purposed to have Killed; he raised 
l Ib. 362. n. 40.  what power he could, to encounter that Duke, and forced him to quit 
m Ib. 362. n. 40.  the Field. Whereupon Thomas Molineux, the chief conductor of the Duke of Ireland's Army, singly adventured 
n Ibid.  upon this Henry; but being wearied in the Fight, fled 
o Ibid.  to a River to secure himself. In this year, the King raising Forces, for the defence of the Sea Coasts, he was by Indenture 
p Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve him with forty seven Knights, one hundred and three Esquires, and three hundred Archers. And in An. 1390. (13 R. 2.) travailing 
q T. Wals. 377. n. 20.  into Prusia, by the help 
r T. Wals. 377. n. 20.  of the Marshal of that Country, and a certain King called Wytot, he vanquished 
s T. Wals. 377. n. 20.  the Army of the King of Lituania, and took 
t T. Wals. 377. n. 20.  that City, whereunto he fled.  
In 15 R. 2. he was 
u Frois Lib. 3 & 4 227. b.  one of the English Lords, who went (with twelve hundred Horse) from Calais to that Treaty, held with the French at Amiens, about Mid-Lent. And in 16 R. 2. continued 
x Rot. Franc. 16 R. 2. ●. 7.  in the King's Service beyond Sea. But more I have not seen of him, till 21 R. 2. that he had special Commission 
y Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 1. m. 19  to raise two hundred Men at Arms, and four hundred Archers, for the King's Guard, against the ensuing Parliament. Soon after which, viz. in that Parliament, (then met at Shrewsbury 
z T. Wals. 392 n. 10. Rot Parl. 21 R 2. n. 35 ) he was Created 
a T. Wals. 392 n. 10. Rot Parl. 21 R2. n. 35  Duke of Hereford, upon Michaelmass day, (the King sitting Crowned) by girding him with a Sword, and putting a Cap of Honour on his Head.  
But before the end of this year, much resenting the Murder of Thomas of Wodstocke, Duke of Gloucester, 
b Frois. 299. a b videfis etiam. Rot Parl. 1 R. 2. n. 53.  which had been committed at Calais, by the King's procurement, he expressed his distaste thereof, unto Thomas de Mowbray, than Earl Marshal, and Duke of Norfolk; thus; viz. St. Marry. Fair Cousin, what thinketh the King our Cousin to do; will he drive out of England all the Noblemen? within a while there will be none left. Likewise, that upon that Duke's information, he was sent for. Also, that in the presence of the King, that Duke said; Sir, Earl of Derby! I say to you, you have thought evil; and spoken otherwise then you ought to do against your natural Lord the King, when you said, he was not worthy to hold Land or Realm, and alleging, without Law of justice, without Counsel of any of his Noblemen, he disturbeth his Realm, and destroyeth them, who ought to aid and sustain him. Wherefore here I cast my gage, and will prove with my Body against yours, that you are an evil false Traitor. And that thereupon this Duke of Here●ord, after some pause, stepped forth, with his Cap in his hand, and said, Earl Marshal, I say, that thou art an evil and false Traitor, and that I shall prove my Body against thine; and in this Quarrel here is my gauge. Moreover, that when the Marshal heard, how he was appealed, and showed, that he desired Battle; the King sent for the Duke of Aumarle, (than Constable) and commanded him to go to both of them, and take security, to the end they might not depart the Realm, which was accordingly done.  
Also, that thereupon, the Duke, his Father, with the Duke of York, and Earl of Nor●humberland, became Pledges 
c Ib. 197.  for him: but that the Duke of Norfolk, was sent 
d Ib. 197.  to the Tower of London: and nevertheless, made Provision of all things necessary for the Battle; this Duke of Heteford, sending 
e Ib. 197.  also to Galeas Duke of Milan, for Harness. Who causing the Messenger to see all his Armoury, and having chosen what he liked best, sent 
f Ib. 197.  over four of the best Armourers in Lombary, to fit him, according to his own desire, the Duke of Norfolk employing 
g Ib. 127.  others into Almain, and elsewhere, for the like purpose.  
That which I farther find memorable, in reference to this intended Combat, is, 
h 〈…〉  that it should have been on Gosford-●reen, near Coventre, and that this Duke, in order thereto, lodging at Baginton-Castle, (within two Miles thereof) advanced to the place, upon his White-Courser, barded with blue and green Velvet, which was gorgeously embroidered with Swans and Antelopes' of Goldsmiths work, and armed at all points. Also that 
i 〈…〉  at the time appointed, the King, and all his Nobles came thither, with ten thousand Men in Arms, for fear of any Tumult. Where being set on a sumptuous Theatre, prepared for that purpose, this Duke having solemnly upon the Evangelists, sworn, before the ten 
* 〈…〉  Constable and Marshal, that his Quarrel was just, repaired to the Lists: and having so done, sheathed his Sword, which before he had held naked: and putting down his vizor, made a Cross on his Horse; and with his Sphere in his hand, entered. Moreover 
k Ibid.  that descending from his Horse, he sat down in a chair of green Velvet, at the end of the Lists, there reposing himself, in expectance of his Adversary.  
Furthermore, 
l Ibid.  that after Proclamation made by a King at Arms, that no Man should approach any part of the Lists, upon pain of death, except such as were appointed to order or marshal the Field; a Herald cried, Behold here is Henry of Lancaster, Duke of Hereford, Appellant, who is entered into the Lists-Royal, to do his devoir, against Thomas Moubrary Duke of Norfolk, upon pain to be found false and recreant.  
Likewise, 
m Ibid.  that the Duke of Norfolk hovered on Horseback, at the entry of the Lists, his Horse being barded with crimson Velvet, richly embroidered with Lions and Mulberry-Trees; and having made his Oath, before the Constable and Marshal, that his Qurrrel was just and true, entered the Lists also, and said, God aid him that hath the right: and then alighting from his Horse, sat down in a Chair of Crimson-velvet, curtained about with white and red Damask Also 
n I bid.  that after the Earl Marshal had viewed their Spheres, to see that they were of equal length, and delivered the one to this Duke, and sent the other to the Duke of Norfolk, by a Knight; an Herald proclaimed, that the Traverses and Chairs of the Champions, should be removed; and commanded them both, in the King's Name to mount their Horses, and address themselves to the Combat. Moreover, 
o Ibid.  that hereupon, this Duke having got up, and closed his Bavier; and placed his Sphere in the Rest, he set courageously forward, six or seven paces, at the found of the Trumpet. But that the Duke of Norfolk was not fully set forward, when the King cast down his Warder, and the Heralds cried Honorio, Ho.  
And, 
p Ibid.  that all this being done, the King caused their Spheres to be taken from them, commanding them again to their Chairs, until he and his Council had deliberated, what was best to be concluded in this case. Which being done, and the Heralds crying silence, the King's Secretary (Sir john Bushie) read the Sentence: which was, That this Duke should, within fifteen days, depart 
* Rot. Par●. 21 R. 2. n. 22.  the Realm; not to return for the space of ten years, except the King should otherwise think fit. And in regard that the Duke of Norfolk had sowed Sedition in the Kingdom, he should also be gone, and never return, nor approach the Confines of England, on pain of death. Likewise, that the Revenues of his Lands should be stopped, till such Moneys of the King's Treasure, as he had taken up, for the Garrison of Calais, were fully paid. And that then, the King, call them both before him, caused them to Swear, that neither of them would come in place where the other was; nor keep company together in any Foreign Country.  
Whereupon, they departed, the Duke of Norfolk going 
q Ibid.  into Almain, and so to Venice, where he died of grief, as ' 'ttwas said. And this Duke, taking 
r Ibid.  his leave of the King, at E●tham, (where he had 
s Ibid.  four years Release of his Banishment) went first to 〈◊〉, and then farther into France; where, having an honourable reception 
s Ibid.  by King Charles the Sixth, he had obtained 
x Ibid.  the only daughter to the Duke of Berry (Uncle to the King) in Marriage, but that King Richard hindered 
y Ibid.  it.  
Being thus departed, he received Letters 
z Frois. f. 103. b.  from his Father; advising him, rather to go into Cast●le, than into Hungary. But, his Father growing sick, 
a Ibid.  here in England, he removed not 
b Ibid.  from Paris: where, within a short time, he had 
c Ibid.  advertisement of his death. Soon after which, it so happened, 
d Holingsh. u● supra, p. 497 n. 40. T. Wals. 308. b.  that King Richard, being necessitated to go into Ireland, for suppressing the Irish then in Arms; this Realm grew into great distraction 
e Holingsh. u● supra, p. 497 n. 40. T. Wals. 308. b.  Whereupon, the Londoners sent 
f Holingsh. u● supra, p. 497 n. 40. T. Wals. 308. b.  for this Duke, promising him their assistance, in case he would accept of the Government.  
Having therefore such encouragement; as also 
g Holingsh. 498. a. & Ib. n. 60.  considerable aid from the Duke of Britanny; he took shipping 
h Holingsh. 498. a. & Ib. n. 60.  at le port Blanc; and landed 
i Holingsh. 498. a & Ib. n. 60.  at Ravenspur (upon the mouth of Humber) in Yorkshire. Whereupon, divers of the Northern Lords repaired ᵏ to him; so that, when he came to Doncaster, he had 
l Ibid. b. n. 10. & n. 60.  a considerable Army; the Commons in all places inclining to him. Whence, Marching 
m Ibid. b. n. 10. & n. 60.  to Evesham (in Worcestershire) and so to Berkeley (in Com. Gloc.) he came 
n Ibid. b. n. 10. & n. 60.  to Bristol; all the Castles, in those parts, yielding 
o Ibid. b. n. 10. & n. 60.  to him.  
Of which King Richard having Advertisement, he hasted 
p Ibid. 499. n. 10.  back into England; and landed in Wales. Where, finding 
q Ibid. 499. n. 10.  that he was almost totally forsaken, he went 
r Ibid. 499. n. 10.  to Conway-Castle (in Com. Caernarvon.) This Duke therefore, understanding where he was, bend 
s Ibid. 500 a. n. 30.  his course to Chester, and thence sent 
t Ibid. 500 a. n. 30.  for a safe Conduct, that he might speak with him. Which being granted, he employed 
u Ibid. 500 a. n. 30.  the Earl of Northum●erland upon that Affair. Who proposed, that a Parliament might be called, wherein Justice might be had, against those Enemies of the Commonwealth, who had been procurers of the Duke of Glocester's death, and the death of other Noble Men; as also Pardon for this Duke, for what he had done. Soon after which, he came 
x Ibid. 501. a. b.  himself thither. And, having mustered 
y Ibid. 501. a. b.  his Army in the sight of the Castle, walked in to the outer Ward; where, seeing the King come out; he made a reverend obeisance 
z Ibid. 501. a. b.  towards him; and, going on, did so a second and third time; the King then taking 
a Ibid. 501. a. b.  him by the hand, and bidding 
b Ibid. 501. a. b.  him welcome.  
Whereupon, humbly thanking him, he said; 
c Ibid. n. 10.  That the cause of his coming, was, to have restitution of his Inheritance. Unto which the King readily assented; 
d Ibid. n. 10.  and called for Wine. After which, mounting on Horseback, they road 
e Ibid. n. 40.  to Flynt, and so to Chester. Thence to Nantwich; and so the common road to London. Where he was received 
f Ibid. n. 40.  with all expressions of joy.  
But the King, being sent 
g Ib. 502 n. 30 & 503. a. n. 50.  to the Tower, though a Parliament 
h Ib. 502 n. 30 & 503. a. n. 50.  was called in his Name; divers Articles 
i Ib. 502 n. 30 & 503. a. n. 50.  were exhibited there against him; whereby he was thought 
k Ib. 502 n. 30 & 503. a. n. 50.  worthy to be Deposed: with intimation, how fit it might be for him, to resign his Right in the Government, to this Duke. Seeing therefore no remedy, but to assent; an Instrument 
l Ib 504. n. ●● & 505 6. n 40.  was drawn to that purpose: as also an open Claim 
m Ib 504. n. ●● & 505 6. n 40.  to the Crown made by this Duke. Whereupon, he was solemnly placed 
n Ibid.  on the Royal Throne. But, the particular Formalities, at that time used in this business; and what else is memorable of him, after he became King, by the Name of Henry th● Fourth, I leave to the Relation of our Historians.  
Froisard saith; ᵒ That King Richard, fearing his own life, sent for this Duke to the Tower; and bewailing his condition, offered a Resignation of the Crown to him. And that this Duke then told him, of the rumour, which had been spread amongst the People, throughout England; that he was not son to the Prince of Wales, but rather to a Priest or Cannon.; For, said he, I have heard of certain Knights, who were in the Prince's House (mine Uncle) how that he knew well, that his Wife had not truly kept her Marriage. Your Mother (quoth he) was Cousin-german to King Edward; and the King began to hate her, because she could have no Generation. Also she was the King's Gossip of two Children at the Font: and she, that could well keep the Prince, in her bandon; by craft and subtlety, she made the Prince to he her Husband. And, because she could have no child; and doubting that the Prince should be divorced from her; she did so much, that she was with child with you, and with another before you. As of the first, I cannot tell what to judge: but as for you, your conditions have been seen contrary from all Nobleness, and Prowess of the Prince: therefore it is said; that ye be rather son to a Priest, or Cannon: for when you were gotten, and borne at Bordeaux, there were many young men, Priests in the Prince's house.  
This is the bruit in this Country; and your works have well followed the same: for ye be always inclined to the Pleasures of the Frenchmen; and to take with them Peace, to the confusion, and dishonour of the Realm of England. And, because mine Uncle of Gloucester, and the Earl of Arundel, did counsel you truly, and faithfully, to keep the honour of the Realm; and to follow the steps of your Ancestors, ye have traitorously caused them to die.  
As for me, I have taken upon me to defend your life, so long as I may, for pity; and I shall pray the Londoners; and the heritors of them, that you have slain and banished, to do the same.  
Cousin, I thank you, quoth the King; I trust more in you than in any other. It is but right, that you should do so, quoth this Duke: for, if I had not been; ye had been taken by the People and deposed, with great confusion, and slain by reason of your evil deeds.  
¶ I come now to the other Sons of john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster; by Catherine Swinford, his third and last Wife. Which Sons were surnamed Beaufort, from 
q Catal. of No● by R. B.  the Castle of Beaufort, in France, that came 
r cattle of No● by R. B.  to the House of Lancaster, by Blanch of Artois, Wife to Edmund Crouchback, the first Earl of Lancaster. Of these sons (so Legitimated, as before hath been observed) the eldest, is john; 
john Marque of Dorset.  who, in 15 R. 2. by the name of Sir john Beaufort Knight, had Licence 
s Rot. Franc. 15 R. ● m. 12.  to travel beyond the Seas: and, in 18 R. 2. accompanied 
t Rot. Vasc. 18. R. 2. m 7.  his Father into Gascoine.  
In 20 R. 2. the Lord Chancellor declaring 
u Rot. Parl. 20 r. 2. n. 28. & 29.  in Parliament, that the King had created 
x Cart. ●2. R. 1. ●. 1.  this john, Earl of Somerset; he was brought 
y T. Wals. 389. n. 30.  in, betwixt two Earls (the Earl of Huntingdon, and the Earl Martial) in a Vesture of Honour; his Sword (with the pommel Gilt) carried before him. Where, the Charter of his Creation, being 
z Ibid, & n. 31.  openly read, he was girt 
a Ibid, & n. 31.  with the same Sword: and, doing his Homage, placed 
b Ibid, & n. 31.  between the Earl Martial, and the Earl of Warwick. Moreover, upon Saturday, the Festival of St. Michael th' Archangel, the next ensuing year, he was, also, in Parliament, Created 
c Rot. Parl. 21 R. 2. n. 5.  Marquis Dorset, by girding with a Sword, and a Circle put upon his head, according to usage. But his Charter of Creation to that Honour, was soon vacated; 
d Cart 21 R. 2 n. 23.  having, in lieu thereof another, 
e Ibid. n. 18.  bearing date the same day, whereby he was Created Marquis of Somerset. Nevertheless, though that was the last, and the other Canceled; he ever after bore the Title of Marquis Dorset; and, by that appellation, was made 
f Pat 21 R 2. P. 2 m. 20.  Constable of Walingford-Castle; and Steward of the Honour of Walingford, and St. Waleries, upon the 22th of November following: as also 
g Ibid. m. 9  Constable of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports 5 Febr.  
In the same year likewise, he was constituted 
h Rot. Vasc. 21 R. 2 m. 8.  the King's Lieutenant of Aquitane; and obtained a Grant 
i Pat. ●● R. 2. p. 1. m. 10.  to himself, and Margaret his Wife; and to the heirs of their two bodies, lawfully begotten, of the Manors of Drayton- Basset, Wa●eshale, Pyrie, Hamstede, and Bar, in Com. Staff. Bukby, in Com Northampt. Chyriel, and Hinton, in Com. Wilts. and Neketon, and Cressyngham, in Com. Norff. part of the possessions of Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, then attainted.  
In this year, also (2 Febr.) he was made 
k 〈…〉  Admiral, of all the King's Fleet, both to the North, and Westwards. But, in I H. 4. (the Scene being then changed) having been 
l 〈…〉  one of the Accusers of Thomas de Woodstoke Duke of Gloucester; his right to the Title of Marquis Dorset, was made void, 
m 〈…〉  by the Authority of that Parliament, then held: so that then he had no other, than that of Earl of Somerset; by which appellation, he was (the same year, 7 Nou.) advanced 
n 〈…〉  to the Office of Lord Chamberlain of England: and, in 2 H. 4. retained, by Indenture, 
o 〈…〉  to serve the King, in the Governourship of the Town of Kaerme●dyn: As also, fully admitted 
p 〈…〉  to his favour, and his former estate; notwithstanding 
q 〈…〉  the Judgement, so given against him, the preceding year. Likewise, made Captain 
r 〈…〉  of Calais, and the Marches thereof; extending into Picardy, Flanders, and Ar●oys. And, in 3 H. 4. employed, 
s 〈…〉  with the Bishop of Worcester, and some others, to treat and accord, with the Duke of Gueldres, upon a League of amity, betwixt the King of England, and him; whereupon that Duke was to do 
t 〈…〉  the King Homage, for all his Dominions and Lands.  
But, in 4 H. 4. the Commons in Parliament, petitioning 
u 〈…〉  for his Restitution; he seemed 
x 〈…〉  unwilling to it; in regard 
y 〈…〉  the name of Marquis, was an Honour of such a late erection: yet, at length accepted it; and, by that Title, in 8 H. 4. was constituted 
z 〈…〉  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet; as well for the North, as West. And, in 5 H. 4. had an Assignation 
a 〈…〉  of the Isle of Than●●, in Kent, for the support of himself, and his soldiers, then abiding in the Garrison of Calais: as also constituted 
b 〈…〉  Ambassador, to Treat of Peace with the French. In this year, likewise, he was appointed 
c 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners, to receive all such sums of Money, as were then unpaid, for the Ransom of john King of France, taken Prisoner in the time of King Edward the Third. And, in 10 H. 4. the Seneschal of Henault, then coming into England to seek adventures in Arms, he answered 
* Lell. coll. vol. I. p 699.  him.  
This john took to Wife 
d Rot. Franc. 10 H. 4. m. 13.  Margaret, daughter of Thomas, and one of the sisters and coheirs to Thomas Holland Earl of Kent: and, had, for her purparty of the Lands, which by Inheritance descended to her, and the other coheires, an Assignation 
e Rot. Franc. 10 H. 4. m. 13.  of the Manor of Deping, in Com. Linc. excepting certain Lands in Berham, and Stowe: Also, of a certain Pasture called Cranemore, three Water-mills in East- Deping, and West- Deping; Fourscore and one Acres of Demesn-lands, in the Parish of St. Guthlake, at East- Deping; Twenty Acres of Demesn-meadow in North- Mede; and Fourteen Acres in Fletegate-wang; all which were part of the Dowry of Lucia, Widow of Edmund Earl of Kent, then deceased. Which Margaret Surviving him, Married 
f Claus. 2. H. 6. m. 4.  to Thomas Duke of Clarence.  
This last mentioned john Marquis Dorset, by his Testament 
g Arundel vol. 2. f. 48. a.  nuncupative, bearing date 16 Martii, An. 1409. (11 H. 4.) being still Lord Chamberlain of England, and Captain of Calais, bequeathed all his Goods, his Debts discharged, to Henry (his Brother) Bishop of Winchester, directing no place for his Burial: and departed 
h Esc. 11 H 4. n. 44.  this life upon Palm-Sunday next ensuing; being then seized of the Manor of Enderby, in Com. Leic. Of the Manor of Glindourdy, in Edernyon, and Saworth, in Kintelleghe, in the Marches of Wales: Of the Manors of Orwell, in Com. Cantabr. Deping, in Com. Linc. Oneston, Eydon, Makeseye, Buckby, Torpell; and Moiety of the Manor of Brampton- Parva, in Com. Northampt. Sampford- Peverel, Aller- Peverell, with the Hundred of Halberton, in Com. Devon. And of the Manors of Cory- Rivel, and Mertok, with the Burrow of Langport, and Hundreds of Abbedyk, and Bulston, in Com. Somerset; leaving Henry, his son and heir, nine years of age: and two other sons, john and Edmund, of whom I shall speak particularly by and by. As also two 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. ●  daughters; joan Married to james the First, King of Scotland; and Margaret to Thomas Courtney Earl of Devonshire.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  being Christened 
a Orig. 3 H. 4. bu●d. I. Rot. 18.  26 Octob. 3 H. 4. had a Grant 
b Orig. 3 H. 4. bu●d. 1. Rot. 18.  from the King (who then was his Godfather) and to the heires-male of his Body of a Thousand Marks per annum, payable out of the Exchequer, until he should otherwise provide for him in Lands, of the like yearly value. And departing this life in his Minority, upon the Festival of St. Catherine, 6 H. 5. being then seized 
k Esc. 3 H 6. n. 18.  of the Manor of Enderby, in Com. Leic. Orwell, in Com. Cantabr. Oneston, with the Moiety of the Manor of Little- Brampton, in Com. Northampt. Mertok, two parts of the Manor of Corry- Rivel, with the Burrow of Langport, and Hundreds of Abbedyk, and Bulston, in Com. Somerset. and of the Castle and Lordship of Corff, in Com. Dorset. left 
l Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 18.  john, 
john.  his brother and heir. Which john was taken prisoner 
m Shows A●●.  in 9 H. 5. in that unhappy adventure of passing a Marish, near the Castle of Beaufort in France, wherein Thomas Duke of Clarence lost his life: and, in 3 H. 6. arrived to 
n Esc. ut supra.  his full age.  
In 
o 〈◊〉 r●nc. 9 H 6 m. 2.  9 & 10 H. 6. this john was 
p Rot Franc. 10 H 6 m. 14.  again in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
q Rot Franc. 12 H 6 m. 14  12 H. 6. And in 15 H. 6. (accompanied 
r Stow's Ann.  by divers Noble persons) besieged 
s Stow's Ann.  Harflew, both by Sea and Land; which, at length, yielded 
t Stow's Ann.  In 18 H. 6. he was by Indenture 
u Ex autogr. penès Cler. pell  retained to serve the King in those Wars, with four Knights, ninety five Men at Arms, and Two thousand Archers. And in 21 H. 6. was created 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Duke of Somerset, and Earl of 
* Cart. 21 H. 6. n. 45  Rendale: as also, by that Title of Duke, made 
y Rot Franc. 21 H. 6 m. ...  Lieutenant and Captain-General of Aquitane; Likewise, of the whole Realm of France, and Duchy of Normandy: and retained, 
z Ex autogr. penès Cler. pell.  by Indenture, as Lieutenant of Aquitane, for one whole year, to serve the King, in those parts, with four Barons, eight Bannerets, thirty Knights, Seven hundred fifty eight Men at Arms, and Fourteen hundred Archers. And, having Married 
a Rot. Fin. 22 E. 4. m. 3.  Margaret, the daughter of Sir john Beauchamp of Blet●o Knight, sister and heir to john her Brother (who surviving him, became the Wife 
b Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 2. m. 36.  of Sir Leo de Welles Knight) departed 
c Esc. 22 H 6. n. 19  this life 27 Maii, 22 H. 6. and was buried 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  at Wimborne- Minster in Com. Dorset. being then seized 
d Esc. ut supra.  of the Manors of Byllingburgh, in Com. Linc. Bedhampton, in Com. Southampt. Burton, and Wyresdale, in Com. Somerset. two parts of the Towns of Gresmere, Logaryg, Langeden, Casterton, Kirkby in Kendale, Hamelset, Troutbeck; with the reversion of two parts of the Manors of Helsyngton, Crosthwayte, Horon, Frothwayt, and Syhkland- Ketel, in Com. Westmorl. as also of the Manor and Lordship of Bows, in Com. Ebor. leaving 
e Esc. ut supra.  Margaret, his sole daughter and heir▪ three years of age.  
Which Margaret, afterwards became the Wife 
f Esc. 35 H. 6. n. ...  of Edmund of Hadham, created Earl of Richmond, by King Henry the six; as in due place I shall farther show.  
¶ ay now come to Edmund, 
Edmund D. of Somerset.  a younger brother to this last mentioned john.  
This Edmund, in 7 H. 6. had Licence 
g Rot. Franc. 7 H. 6. m. 2.  to travel beyond Sea: And, in 9 H. 6. by the Title of Earl of Mortein, was constituted 
h Rot. Franc. 9 H. 6. m. 7.  joint Commander of those Forces, then sent into France.  
In 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 476.  10 H. 6. the success of the English in France, then declining; it was thought requisite 
k Polyd. Virg. p. 476.  (at least) to preserve Normandy: the Duke of Bedford, therefore (than Regent) disposing 
l Polyd. Virg. p. 476.  of his Forces into three parts committed 
m Polyd. Virg. p. 476.  the one to this Edmund, for the defence of the City of Rouen. Shortly after which (upon the death of that Duke) the French taking new courage, a great alteration happened in the state of Affairs there. Ne●ertheless, the English not despairing, made choice 
n Ibid 486. n. 10.  of this Edmund, and Richard Duke of York, for their Generals.  
In 11 H. 6. he was constituted 
a Rot. Scoc. 11 H. 6. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with the Scots, at Handenstank, or any other place, for the composing of all differences, touching such injuries as had been mutually done by the subjects of either Realm. And, in 12 H. 6. sent 
b Rot. Franc. 12 H. 6. m. 10.  Ambassador from the King, to the General Council at Basill.  
In 13 H. 6. he was retained 
c Ex autogr. pen●s cleric. pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, for two years, with three Knights, three hundred ninety six Men at Arms, and Fifteen hundred eighty two Archers. And, in 14 H. 6. in consideration 
h Pat 14 H 6. p. ● m. 15.  of his special services, was made 
e Ibid.  Constable of the Castle of Aberustwith, in Wales.  
In 15 H. 6. he besieged 
f 〈…〉  〈◊〉, and won it: and in 17 H. 6. marched 
o Stows Ann.  over the Some, toward Pickardy, with Two thousand Men, through Montrevil, and besieged 
p Stows Ann.  the Fort of Fullevill; which, after some assaults, yielded; 
q Stows Ann.  and then joined 
r Ib.  with the Lord Talbot. In 20 H. 6. for his good service, in the relief of Calais (besieged by the Duke of 〈◊〉) he was created 
s Cart. ab ann. u●que 20 H. 6. n 3.  Earl of Dorset 28th Aug. And the same year accompanied 
t Stows Ann.  the Duke of York, in his enterprise upon Anjou, and Ma●●e; where they did much spoil, taking also many prisoners. Soon after which, entering into the Marches of Britanny, he took 
u Stows Ann.  the Town of ●erch, by assault (then belonging to the Duke of Alan●on) and burned it. Thence marched to Pontroy; where staying two Months, he sent his men daily, in Parties, to destroy A●●ou, and the Territories adjacent. And, when the Marshal of France came, with Four thousand Men, to resist his Incursions, he slew 
x Ib.  an Hundred of them, and took Seventy seven prisoners. After this, he took 
y Ib.  the Town of Beaumon● le viscont; and manned 
z Ib.  the Forts, on the Frontiers, towards his Enemies.  
And, in consideration of these his great services, was, by Letters Patents, bearing date 24 junii, 21 H. 6. advanced 
a Cart. ab an. 2● usque 24 H. 6. n. 46.  to the dignity of Marquis Dor●et. In 23 H. 6. being still in these Wars, he gained 
b Polyd. Virg. p. 490. n. 35.  much plunder from the Cities of britain: and, in 24 H. 6. was constituted 
c Stows Ann.  Regent of No●mandy (the Duke of York, being then discharged of that trust.)  
In 
* Holli●sh. p. 630. b. n. 10.  which time of his Regency, Caen being besieged, he rendered it to the French upon Articles. Whereat the Duke of York (then in Ireland) took such distaste, that he never rested till he brought him to ruin.  
In 26 H. 6. he was by a special Charter, 
d Cart. ab an. 25 usque 27 H. 6. n 9  bearing date ult. Martii, created Duke of Somerte●: and, in 27 H. 6. endeavoured 
e Polyd. V●●g. 494. n. 30.  to recover Larch by a Treaty. Shortly after this, he was 
f Ib. 495 n. ●20.  with the Lord Talbot at Rouen, when that City was taken by the French; being constrained to retreat 
g Ib. 495 n. ●20.  to the Castle. In 29 H. 6. he was made 
h Pat. 29 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  Constable of England (10 Sept.) And the same year, being 
i Polyd. Virg. 497▪ n. 10.  again in Normandy; discerning all lost, was necessitated 
k Polyd. Virg. 497▪ n. 10.  to betake himself to his Ships.  
Soon after which, to add to his misfortunes (though 
l Ib. 499 n. 30.  the Insurrection of jack Cade was quieted) the Duke of York, taking advantage of these Tosses, and Troubles; aiming 
m Ib. 499 n. 30.  at no less than the Royal Throne, endeavoured 
n Ib. 499 n. 30.  to make new Disturbances. Whereupon this Duke spared 
o Ib. 499 n. 30.  for neither pains nor cost to withstand him. And, in 30 H. 6. having intelligence 
p Stows Ann.  that the Duke of York was come into Wales, attended 
q Stows Ann.  the King into those parts. York therefore bending his course another way, came 
r Stows Ann.  up to Black-heath in Kent, with a great Power; and there accused 
q Polyd. Virg. p. 500 n. 10 & 20.  this Duke for an evil Counsellor: but, finding himself not 
r Polyd. Virg. p. 500 n. 10 & 20.  strong enough, at that time, to carry on the work; he offered; 
s Polyd. Virg. P. 500 n. 10 & 20.  that, if this Duke (to whose charge he laid all the Miscarriages, which had happened, and, as the greatest disturber of the Public Peace) might be secured; he would readily lay down Arms. Whereunto, by way of Recrimination, he answered; 
x Ib.  that York ought to be condemned as a Traitor, for conspiring the death of the King, to the end he might Reign himself.  
Which sharp return, increased the Rancour of York more and more; so that he insinuated 
y Ib. n. 30.  to the People, that this Duke, had been the chief cause of all the miseries, and Mischiefs, which had befallen the Realm. Whereupon, he was Arrested, 
z Stows Ann.  in the Queen's Chamber, and sent 
a Stows Ann.  to the Tower of London: and not only so, but Articles exhibited 
b Stows Ann.  against him, in Parliament. But the King, favouring him all he could; upon the fourth of Febr. 33 H. 6. sent his Precept 
c Claus. 33 H. 6. m. 17.  to the Constable of the Tower, for his Enlargement. Which so highly discontented York▪ that he fell to raising what Power he could; and, having gained 
d Polyd. Virg. 503. n 40. & 504.  the two nevil's (viz. the Earl of Salisbury, the Father, and Warwick the son) most potent Men, in that time, to his Party; met 
e Polyd. Virg. 503. n 40. & 504.  him, and the chief strength of the Lancastrians, at St. Alban. Where, after a sharp and bloody Fight, 
f Polyd. Virg. 503. n 40. & 504.  (from break of the day, to nine of the Clock) amongst divers other persons of Quality, he had the fate to be slain. 
g Polyd. Virg. 503. n 40. & 504.  Whereupon his Corpse had Burial 
h Ib.  in the Abby-Church there: Leaving issue, by Alianore his Wife, 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  one of the daughters and coheirs to Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, three sons; viz. 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Henry Beaufort his immediate Successor; Edmund, who succeeded him; and john, slain in the Battle of Tewksbury. As also five daughters; Alianore, first married 
l Ibid.  to james Boteler Earl of Wilthshire, after 
m Ibid.  to Sir Robert Spenser Knight; joan, to 
n Ibid.  the Lord Hoth, of Ireland, afterwards to 
o Ibid.  Sir Richard Fry Knight; Anne to 
p Ibid.  Sir William Paston Knight, Margaret, first 
q Ibid.  to Humphrey Earl Stafford; after to 
r Ibid.  Sir Richard Darell Knight; and Elizabeth to 
s Ibid.  Sir Henry Lewes Knight.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  Beaufort (so succeeding him in his Lands and Honours) bearing the Title 
g Holingsh. p. ●● 3. l. n. 40.  of Earl of Morteigne in his Father's life-time, was sent 
h Holingsh. p. ●● 3. l. n. 40.  in 14 H. 6. to Calais with Fifteen hundred Men, and store of Victual for the reinforcing of that Garrison; upon intelligence, that the Duke of Burgundy did then make preparations to assault it. And, in 17 H. 6. arriving 
i Ib. 616. b. n 30.  at Chierburgh with Four hundred Archers, and three hundred Spears, passed through Normandy, till he came into the County of Maine; and there laying siege 
k Ib. 616. b. n 30.  to the Castle of Anian▪ took 
l Ib. 616. b. n 30.  it by storm: and soon after that the Castle 
m Ib. 616. b. n 30  of Alegerche.  
Adhering 
t 〈…〉  also to the Lancastrian Interest (as his Father did) in 36 H. 6. he was constituted 
u 〈…〉  Lieutenant and Governor of the Isle of Uviht, with the Castle of Caresbroke: In 37 H. 6 made 
x 〈…〉  Captain of Calais; and in 38 H. 6 retained 
y 〈…〉  to serve the King, as Captain of Calais, and Tower of Kysbank, with the Marches thereabouts, for Twelve years. And soon after this; it being observed, 
z 〈…〉  that Edward Earl of March, with the Earls of Salisbury, and Warwick, were gotten thither, with a considerable strength; he had a special Commission, 
a 〈…〉  authorising him to receive any of those, who had thus rebelliously possessed themselves of that Garrison, to the King's grace and Favour, in case they would submit thereto. But herein being not 
b 〈…〉  powerful enough to effect what he desired; he went 
c 〈…〉  to 〈◊〉, and there made Skirmishes 
d 〈…〉  with the adverse party. Which thenceforth increased to fast, and grew so potent; that within eight Months following, giving Battle 
e Polyd. Virg. 512. n. 30.  to the King's Forces at Towton, in Yorkshire upon the Twelfth of March, An. 1461. (39 H. 6.) they obtained an absolute Victory 
f Polyd. Virg. 512. n. 30.  whereby the Earl of March (who through 
g Hollingsh. Chron.  the power of Nevil Earl of Warwick, and assistance of great numbers from Essex, Kent, and other Counties, upon his entrance of London, had been declared 
h Hollingsh. Chron.  King) was strengthened 
i Hollingsh. Chron.  in the Royal Throne.  
That day, therefore, proving thus fatal to the Lancastrians; this Henry, then being with the King at York (as some 
k Lel coll. ut supra, p 715  say) fled with him forthwith to Newcastle, and thence to Barwick; which was thereupon delivered 
l Lel. coll. ut supra, p 715  to the Scots, in hope of some aid from them in this desperate condition. But others affirm, 
m Polyd. virg. 512. n. 30. Holingsh. Chron. p. 665. a. n. 40.  that, after the King came to Barwick, this Duke, despairing of any help, left him; and, to engratiate 
n Lel. col. ut supra, p. 716.  himself with King Edward, delivered 
o Lel. col. ut. supra, P. 716.  up the Castle of Bamburgh to him▪ and thereupon siding with him, obtained a Grant 
p Lel. col. ut supra, p. 716.  of a Thousand Marks per annum. Also, that, the next year following (scilicet, An. 1463. 3 E. 4.) hearing 
q Holingsh. Chron. p. 666. ●. ● 10 & 30.  that Queen Margaret was returned out of France, into Scotland, with considerable Forces; and 
r Holingsh Chron. p. 666. ●. ● 10 & 30.  that she had entered Northumburland; taken the Castle of Bamburgh, and was marching on, towards the Bishopric; he revolted 
s Holingsh Chron. p. 666. ●. ● 10 & 30.  again, and fled to the Lancastrian party. But this shifting proved fatal to him: For, john Nevil, than Lord Montacute; upon the News thereof, being sent 
t Ib. b. n. 10 & 30. Esc. 8 E. 4. n. 54.  into Northumberland, with a great Power; gave them Battle 
u Ib. b. n. 1● & 30. Esc. 8 E. 4. n. 54.  near Hexham, where the Lancastrians being routed, this Duke Henry, was, amongst other of the Chief in that encounter, taken 
x Ib. b. n. 1● & 30. Esc. 8 E. 4. n. 54.  prisoner, and there beheaded, 
y Ib. b. n. 1● & 30. Esc. 8 E. 4. n. 54.  3 Apr. 3 E. 4. And, afterwards, scilicet in 5 E. 4. attainted 
z Esc. 5 E. 4. n. 38.  in the Parliament held that year; leaving no other issue 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  than one illegitimate son▪ called Charles' Somerset, begotten 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  on joan Hill, a Concubine; of whom, and his Posterity, I shall speak at large, under the Title of Somerset, Earl of Worcester.  
To this last mentioned Henry succeeded Edmund, 
Edmund.  
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720. Hollingsh. p. 667. n. 50.  his brother and heir; which Edmund, adhering 
d Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720. Hollingsh. p. 667. n. 50.  firmly likewise to the Lancastrian Interest, discerning this ill success, failed, with his Brother john, into France, where they lived in great misery, till Duke Charles (being of their Kin, as descended of the House of Lancaster, by his Mother) succoured them with a small Pension.  
But (notwithstanding the many ill successes which had attended that Party) upon the Marriage of 
e Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720. Hollingsh. p. 667. n. 50.  of Prince Edward (son to King Henry the Sixth) and Anne, the second Daughter to the Earl of Warwick, he had such esteem from them, that they determined, 
f Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720. Hollingsh. p. 667. n. 50.  in case they should prevail; that he, and all others attainted by King Edward the Fourth, should repossess their Estates. Whereupon, King Henry being restored (in 10 E. 4.) and a Parliament called; he (amongst others) came 
g Ibid. p. 7●1.  to it. And, the next ensuing year, upon the return of King Edward, appeared against him at Barnet-Field; where he had the Command 
h Polyd. virg. 526. b. n. 40.  of those Archers, which were placed, betwixt the Right and Left Wing of the Lancastrian-Army.  
Upon the loss of which Day, fleeing 
i Ib. 527. n. 30.  into Wales, to the Earl of Pembroke; he raised 
k Ib. 528 ● 20 & 529. n. 20.  nev● Forces for the Restoration of king Henry: But being, ˡ soon after that, with Prince Edward, in the Battle of Tewksbury, he forsook 
m Ibid.  the Field, so that the ill success they then had, was attributed chiefly to that his defection, which availed him nothing; for notwithstanding he thus fled, he was soon overtaken, and there lost 
o Polyd. Virg. ut supra p 530 n. 10.  his Head. Some say, 
p Lel 〈◊〉. Vol. 6 f. 93.  that he got into the Church for Sanctuary, and there was killed. That he there lost his life, is sure enough, as also that he had no 
q cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Issue, so that his five Sisters, (of whom I have already made mention, and their Matches) became 
r cattle of Nob. by R. B.  his Heirs.  
¶ I lastly come to Thomas Beaufort, youngest son to john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, by Katherine Swineford, his third Wife. In 22 R. 2. this Thomas 
Thomas. D. of Exeter.  obtained a Grant, 
* Pat. 22 R. 3. p. I. m. 11.  from the King, for life, of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Castle-Acre, in Com. Norff. part of the possessions of Thomas Duke of Norfolk, attainted. In 5 H. 4. being 
s Pat. 5. H. 4. p. 1. m. 20.  then a Knight, and constituted 
t pat. 5. H. 4. p. 1. m. 20.  Admiral of the whole Fleet, to the Northwards: he was retained 
u Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in that command, with three hundred Men at Arms (himself with one Banneret, being part of the number) twenty Knights, two hundred seventy nine Esquires, and six hundred Archers. And having had 
x Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 2. m. 30.  a Grant from that King, for life, of the Honour of Wyrmgay, as also of all the Lands in Stow- Bardolf and Rungeton, with the Manor of Fareswell in Fincham, (all in Com Norff.) which were part of the possessions of the Lord Bardolf, attainted: upon the surrender 
y Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 2. m. 30.  thereof, in 9 H. 4. he obtained another, 
z Pat. 9 H. 4. p. 2. m. 30.  of all those Lordships, to hold in general tail.  
In this year likewise he was made Captain 
a Ibid. m. 4.  of Calais. And in 10 H. 4. had another Grant 
b Pat. 10 H. 4. p. 2. m. 9  of the Office of Admiral, both of the Northern and Western-Seas, for life. In which and all other his employments, he deported himself with such prudence, as that in 11 H. 4. (31 jan.) he was made 
c Claus. 11 H. 4. in dorso m. 8.  Lord Chancellor of England: and for his better support in that great Office, obtained a Pension 
d Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 2. m. 4.  of eight hundred Marks per annum, over and above his ordinary Wages and Fees, to enjoy, from the 31 day of january preceding (which was the time be entered thereon) so long as he should hold the same. As also a Grant in general tail, of the Manor of Crokeseston, which divolved to the Crown, by the forfeiture of sir Robert Belknap Knight. Likewise another Grant 
e Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 2. m. 4.  of the said Manor of Wyrmgay, together with the Manors of Stow- Bardolf North-Rungetone, and Fareswell in Fyncham, before-specified: And 
f Ibid.  of the Office of Admiral of the North and West-Seas; with the Admiralty of Ireland, Aquitane, and Picardy, and for 
g Ibid.  six Tuns of Wine yearly, from the Port of Kingston super Hull, during life also.  
In 13 H. 4. (5 julii) he was advanced 
h Cart. 13 H. 4. n. 2.  to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Dorset. And in 1. H. 5. being made Lieutenant 
i Rot. Vasc. 1. H. 5 m. 8.  of Aquitane was retained 
k Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in that Capacity, for the safeguard thereof, for one half year, with two hundred and forty Men at Arms, an twelve hundred Archers. And having Married 
l Rot. Fin 1 H. 5 p 1. m. 18.  Margaret, the Daughter of Sir Thomas Nevil of Horneby Knight, (Son to Sir Robert Nevil of Hornby Knight, and Cos●● and Co-heir to the same Robert) doing 
m Ibid.  his Homage, had Livery 
n Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 14.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. In 2 H. 5. he was 
o Rot Franc 2 H. 5. m. 10.  one of the Ambassadors, employed to Treat with the French, for a Marriage betwixt King Henry and Catherine, the Daughter of the King of France. And upon the render of Harflew, (than Besieged by the English) was made Governor 
p T. Wals. p. 437. n. 30.  thereof.  
In 3 H. 5. being again in the Wars of France, he commanded 
* Holinsh. p. 553. b. n. 60.  the Rearward of the English Army, in the Battle of Agincourt, and was constituted 
q Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 20  Lieutenant of Normandy, 28 Feb. But notwithstanding that trust, he attended 
r Stow's Ann.  the Corpse of Edward Duke of York, slain in that Battle, to his Funeral in England. And in 4 H. 5. was created 
s Pat. 4. H. 5. ● 11.  Duke of Exeter (18 Nou.) for life only, in 
t T Walls p. 442 n. 10.  the Parliament then held at London, about the Feast of St. Lucy, having therewithal a Grant 
u T Walls p. 442 n. 10.  of a thousand pounds per annum, out of the Exchequer, and forty pounds per annum more, payable from the City of Cxeter. After which, he came 
x lb. 446 n. 40.  to Bridlington in Com. Ebor. upon devotion; And having intelligence, 
y Ibid  that the Scots had Besieged Roxborough, raised Forces 
z Ibid  with all speed to encounter them. Which being done, he sailed again 
a Stow's Ann.  into Nrmandy; where, in his passage toward Rouen, he took 
b Stow's Ann.  the City of 〈◊〉. Being thus in those parts, about the beginning of Lent, he gave Battle 
c T. Wals. p. 440. n. 30. & 40.  to the Earl of Armanak, (than General of the French) wherein many on each side were 
d T. Wals. p. 440. n. 30. & 40.  slain. Soon after which, having received a Message 
e Ib. 441.  from that Earl, whereby he represented to him his danger, by being enclosed betwixt the French Army and the Sea, so that there could be no possibility of his escape, with offer, that in case he would render himself up, he should be Treated Honourably, according to his dignity, and ransomed upon reasonable terms; he returned answer, 
f Ib. 441.  that it had never been the custom of the English, so to do before the Battle, and therefore, that he would not be so cowardly, to yield himself to one, whom it might please God to deliver up into his hands. Whereupon that Earl, lying 
g ● Ib. n. 10.  near Harflew, and marching 
h ● Ib. n. 10.  furiously upon him, the Fight began: which was 
i ● Ib. n. 10.  stoutly maintained on each part: but at length, the honour of the day fell 
k ● Ib. n. 10.  to the English, though 
l ● Ib. n. 10.  their numbers were but fifteen hundred, and the French as many thousands.  
And in 5. H. 5. was retained 
m Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with three Knights, three hundred sixty one men at Arms, and seven hundred sixty six Archers, for one whole year: As also, after that, for 
n Ex. autog. penès. Cler. Pell.  another Quarter, with five Bannerets, (besides himself) eighteen Knights, two hundred thirty six men at Arms, and seven hundred and fourscore Archers.  
In 6 H. 5. he went again 
o T. Wals. 44● n. 30.  into Normandy, about the Festival of the Holy Trinity, with fifteen thousand Men; 
* Holinsh. p. 565. n. 20.  where being at the Siege of Rouen, he had his Post on the Northside. And in 7 H. 5. being commanded 
p Rot. Norm. 7 H. 5. m. 12.  to march with all his Forces, to the Castle of Gaillard, and to reduce it by force; he continued the Siege 
q Holinsh Chron p. 568 b. n. 60.  there, from the last of March, until the latter end of September, about which time, he obtained a Grant 
r Rot. Norm. 7 H. 5. m. 33.  in Special tail, of the Castle of Croysie in France. In 8 H. 5. he was 
s T. Walls p. 452. n. 20.  at the Siege of that strong Town of Melon, which held fourteen weeks, and the same year sent Ambassador 
* Holinsh p. 572. a. n. 40.  to the French King, then at Trois in Champain, but in 9 H. 5. being 
t Ib. 454. n. 30  with the Duke of Clarence, in that unhappy Encounter with the French, in passing a Marish, near the Castle of Beaufort, (where that Duke lost his life) was there taken 
u Ibid.  prisoner. And in 10 H. 5. accompanied 
x Ib. 456. n. 30.  the Duke of Bedford, to the raising of that Siege which the Dolphin, and the Earl of Armanak, had laid to a walled City, belonging to the Duke of Burgundy. In which years, he was 
y Holinsh p. 584. a. n. 10.  one of the Mourners, at the solemn Funeral of the Victorious Henry the Fifth.  
Moreover, in 1 H. 6. he was retained 
z Fx autogr. pene● Cler. Pell.  to serve that young King, in his Wars of France, with three Bannerets, three Knights, one hundred fourscore and two Men at Arms, and six hundred Archers, and the same year obtained the Office 
a Pat. 1 H. 6. p. 3. m. 14.  of Justice of North- Wales.  
In 5 H. 6. having been 
* Rot. Franc. 5 H 6. m. 18.  again in those Wars of France; he declared his Testament 
b Chichley Vol ● 397 a.  athis Manor of Greenwich, upon the 29th of December, whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried, with the Lady Margaret his Wife, in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin, annexed to the Church of St. Edmundsbury, in the Diocese of Norwich, ordaining, that soon after his death, (viz. the first day if possible; or the second or third at utmost) a thousand Masses should be solemnly sung for his Soul, as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, with all his Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased; of which number, two hundred to be of the Holy Trinity, two hundred of the Holyghost, two hundred of the Blessed Virgin, two hundred of All Saints, one hundred of the Angels, and one hundred of Requiem aeternam: appointing, that for every Mass, the sum of four pence should be given to the Priest so celebrating it. Withal directing, that no sumptuous nor over much costs, should be made at his Funeral; and but only five Tapers, standing upon five Candlesticks, about his Corpse. Also, that as many Torches should be placed about it, at the Placebo and Dirige, and Morrow-Mass. Likewise, that as many poor Men, as he should be years of age, at the time of his death, should carry a Torch, at his Funeral, each of them having a Gown and Hood of White cloth, and as many pence as he himself had lived years.  
Moreover, that there should be the like number of poor Women, carrying Torches, each of them having a Gown and Hood of White cloth, and as many pence, as the Men, all of them, both Men and Women, devoutly praying for his Soul; as also for the Soul of Margaret his Wife, and the Souls of all his Progenitors. Furthermore, he bequeathed to each poor body coming to his Funeral a penny. And appointed, that at every Anniversary of himself, and Margaret his Wife; that the Abbot of St. Edmundsbury, if present, should have six shillings and eight pence; the Prior, if present, three shillings and four pence, and every Monk there, at that time twenty pence, giving to that Monastrey, for support of these Anniverssaries four hundred Marks.  
To joan his Sister, Countess of Westmoreland, he gave a Book called Tristram, to Thomas Swineford, his Brother, a cup of Silver gilt, with a cover.  
To the use of poor Scholars in Queens-Colledge Dron, he bequeathed one hundred pounds to be deposited in a Chest, to the end that they might have some relief thereby, in Loane; desiring, that the Borrowers thereof, should, in charity, pray for his Soul, and the Soul of Margaret his Wife; as also for the Souls of his Parents and Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased. Upon the like terms also he bequeathed one hundred pounds more to be put into a Chest in Trinity-Hall, within the University of Cambridge. He likewise appointed, that his Executors should, for the space of two years, immediately following his death, find five secular Priests, to celebrate Divine Service for his Soul; also for the Soul of his Wife, and for the Souls of all, for whom he was obliged to pray, in the Abbey of St. Edmundsbury, where his Body was to be buried, viz. one of them, the Mass of the Trinity, the other of the Holyghost. the third of the Blessed Virgin, the fourth of the Day, and the fifth of Requiem aeternam.  
After which, he departed 
c Hol●nsh p. 596. a. Esc. 5 H. 6. n. 56.  this life, at his Manor of Greenwich, upon the 27th day of December the same year, and was buried 
d Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 726.  at St. Edmondsbury, as he had directed; being then seized 
e Esc. ut supra.  of the Manors of Maydecroste, and Tydeboyste, in Com. Hertf. Tydeherste, in Com. Midd. Scottou, Farnele- magna, & parva, Okenshawe, Clake-heton, Stoles, Colling, Conyngley, Gairgrabe, Poterton, Brymston, Kyrkeby, super Wharse, North-Milford, and Hoton- Longvillers, in Com. Ebor. all which he held of the Inheritance of Margaret his Wife, before-specified. Likewise of the Castle of Newland, in Com. Heref. of the Manor of Westlingworth, called Westbery, in Com. Berks. As also of the Manor and Honour of Wermegay, with the Advouson of the Priory; and of the Manors of Stow- Bardolf North-Rungeton,, and Fareswell, in Fyncham, in Com. Norff leaving 
f Esc. ut supra.  john Earl of Somerset his Nephew, (viz. Son of john, late Earl of Somerset his Brother) his next Heir, at that time twenty four years of age.   

Hausted.  
[6 Edw. 3.]  
IN 1. E. 2. john de Hausted, obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 1. E. 2. n. 21  to himself, and the Heirs of his Body, of the Manor of Deushangre, in Com. North. with certain Lands in Whitlewode, as also of divers Lands in Wyke- Dive, Wyke- Hamond, Passenham, Stony-Stratford, Fortho, Pokes●e, and Whitfeld, in the same County. And in 11 E. 2. was 
b Rot Scoc. ● E 2 m 14.  in the Wars of Scotland, with power to receive all such into protection, both in Northumberland, and the adjacent parts, as should submit themselves to the King's obedience.  
In 15 E. 2. this john had the Castle and Honour of Clare, in Com. Suff. committed 
c Rot Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 20.  to his charge, and in 1 E. 3. was made Seneschal 
d Rot. Vasc. ● E. 3. m. 6.  of Galcoine. Moreover, in 4 E. 3. in consideration 
e Rot. Vasc. 4▪ E. 3. m. 4.  of his Services, done and to be done, he obtained a Grant 
f Rot. Vasc. 4. E. 3. m. 4.  of two hundred Marks Sterling, to be received yearly, during his life, out of the Customs of Bourdeaur, until such time as provision should be made, for the payment thereof, within this Realm. And had Summons 
g Claus de ii●d. ann. 18 dorso.  to Parliament, in 6, 8. and 9 E. 3. but never after.   

De la Beche.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family, whose chief Seat was at Aldeworthe, in Com. Berks. john 
john.  is the first whereof I find any considerable mention. Which john, in 9 E. 2. had a Charter 
a Cart. 9 E. 2. n. 10.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Bastelden, Ashampstede, and Aldeworth, before mentioned. And in 11 E. 2. another, 
b Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 73.  for the like Free-Warren, in his Lordships of Yatingden, Everington, Hamsted, Woden-Hamsted; and Cumpton, all in the same County. Moreover, in 12 E. 2. he obtained Licence 
c Cart. 12. E. 2 n. 61.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at Yatingden, and for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Apostles Peter and Paul.  
Contemporary with this john, likewise was Nicholas de la Beche, 
Nicholas.  who in the same year, had a Charter 
d Ib. n. 69.  for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Chetingley, Walderne, Erlington, Claverham, Wretelings, old-court, Meresham, and ●eane, in Com. Suff. And in 15 E. 2. was constituted 
e Rot. Fin. ●●. E. 2. m. 20  Governor of Montgomery, Castle, in the Marches of Wales: as also of 
f Ibid. m. 19  the Castle of Plecy, in Com. Essex.  
In 9 E. 3. he was made 
g Pat. 9 E. 3 p. 2. m. 18.  Constable of the Tower of London, and in 11 E. 3. obtained a Grant 
h Cart. ● E. 3. n. 17.  in Fee, from the King of the Manor of Whitchurch. Also of two parts of the Manors of Pidington, in Com. Oxon. Which john de Handlo held for life; and of the third part thereof, which Henry de Pembruge held for life also. The like Grant 
i Ibid. n. 64.  in fee he had of the Manor of Wa●lington, in Com. Oxon. and Harwell, in Com. Berks. and in 12 E. 3. of 
k Cart. 12 E 3. n. 45.  the Manors of Lekhampsted, and Beaumys, in that County.  
The same year also he procured Licence, 
l Pat. 12 F. 3. p. 1 m. 25.  to make Castles of his Houses at De la Beche, Beaumps, and Watlyngton.  
In 13 E. 3. the King coming 
m T Wals. 132 n. 40. Chron  in great wrath out of Flanders, (by reason he had been disappointed 
n T Wals. 132 n. 40. Chron  of those Moneys on which he depended, for carrying on the Siege of Tournay) got 
o T Wals. 132 n. 40. Chron  to the Tower of London about Midnight, where finding 
p Tho de la Mare.  no more than his own Children, and three Servants, this Nicholas being 
q Tho de la Mare.  then Constable thereof; he sent immediately to the Mayor of London, and divers other of his great Officers, and committed 
r Tho de la Mare.  them all to several Prisons. But long he remained not under his displeasure: for in 15 E. 3. he was employed 
s 〈…〉  in the Wars of Britanny, and in 17 E 3. made 
t 〈…〉  Seneschal of Gascoine. Moreover, in 18 E. 3. he was constituted 
u 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners to Treat with Alphonsus, King of Castille, or his Deputies, touching a Marriage betwixt the eldest Son of that King, and joan, the Daughter of King Edw. 3. And having had Summons 
x 〈…〉  to Parliament, in 16 E. 3. but not after, departed this life in 20 or 21 E. 3. Whereupon Margery his Widow, became the Wife 
y 〈…〉  of Sir Thomas de Arderne, Knight.  
Brother as I guess, to this Nicholas, was Philip de la Beche, unto whom in 9 E. 3. together with the before-specified Nicholas, a Charter 
z 〈…〉  for Free-Warren was granted, in all their Demesn-Lands at De la Beche, Aldeworth, Col●ugge, Ashampstede, Compton, Woden-Hampsted, Bastilden, Yatingden, and Beaumys, in Com. Berks. but never had Summons to Parliament.   

Bourchier.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
IN 4 E. 3. Robert de Bourchier, 
Robert.  being possessed 
a Cart. 4. E. ● n. 32.  of the Manor of Haisted, in Com. Essex. obtained the King's Charter, 
b Cart. 4. E. ● n. 32.  for a Court-Leet there: as also for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of St. Luke the Evangelist: with Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands lying in that Lordship of Halstede, and at Stystede, Markeshale, Cogeshale, Messinge, Ineworth, Toileshunt, Toliesbury, Langeford, Retyndon, Wodeham, Rewenhale, Kersing, Lanfare, Manhale, Littlebury, Maledon, Chesterford, Assedon, Wercklowe, and Wyvenho. And in 10 E. 3. had Licence 
c Cart. 10 E. 3. n. 52.  to imparke his Woods at Haistede, and for a Court-Leet at Langford, in the same County of Essex.  
In 11 E. 3. this Robert was 
d Frois. Lib. 1 & 2. f. 19 a.  in the Battle of Cagant, betwixt the English and French. And in 14 E. 3. being made 
e Claus. 14 E. 3 p. 2. in dorso m. 10.  Lord Chancellor of England, obtained the King's Letters 
f Rot. Rom. 14 E. 3. m. 3.  to the Pope, for Licence to appropriate the Churches of Hengham Sibyl, in the Diocese of London, unto his Collegiate Church of eight Priests, by him then founded in the Parish Church of Halstede.  
In 15 E. 3. being to attend 
g Pat. 15 E 3 m. 22.  the King, in his next Voyage on the Sea; and to bring 
h Pat 15 E 3 m. 22.  with him, seventy Men at Arms, whereof two to be Bannerets, eighteen Knights, twenty five Men at Arms, and an hundred Archers, for sixty days, at the Wages of eight shillings per diem, for himself, and allowance for the rest, as the King and his Council should assign, which being computed, did amount unto four hundred and one pounds ten shillings, he had a special assignation 
i Pat. 15 E 3 m. 22.  of the same sum, to be paid out of the profits of the Hanaper in Chancery; and the same year obtained Licence 
k Ibid. m. 46.  to make a Castle of his House at stansted in Essex.  
In 20 E. 3. he was 
l Frois. f. 63. b.  in that famous Battle of Cress●, in the same part of the Army which the Black Prince commanded on foot. And the next year following, was constituted 
f Cart. & Pat. Cales. 21 E. 3. m 4.  one of the Ambassadors to Treat of peace with the French; so likewise in 23 E. 3 to Treat 
g Rot Franc. 23 E. 3 m 10.  with them, for a prolongation of the Truce.  
And having been summoned 
m Claus. de ●sd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 16 and 22 E. 3. departed 
n Rot ●in 23 E 3. p. ●. m 5  this life the next ensuing year; being seized 
o Rot ●in 23 E 3. p. ●. m 5  of the Manor of Tole●hunt, in Com. Essex. leaving john 
p Rot ●in 23 E 3. p. ●. m 5  his Son and Heir, twenty years of age, and was buried 
* We er ●un. Mon. p. 619.  at Haulsted.  
Which john, 
john.  in 29 E. 3. being then a Knight, was 
i Rot. Vasc. 2● E 3. m a.  in that Expedition then made into ●ascoine: and in 38 E. 3. had again employment 
k Rot V●sc. 38 E 3 m 4.  into those parts. So also in 
l Rot. Vasc, 43 E. 3. m 7.  43 E. 3. where he continued 
m Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 9  the next ensuing year. In 49 E. 3. he was again 
n Rot. Franc. 49 E. 3. m. 25.  in the Wars of France. Likewise in 
o Rot. Franc. 51 E. 3. m. 5.  51 E. 3. And in 2 R. 2. being sent 
p Frois f. 232. b.  into Britanny, underwent 
q Frois f. 232. b.  great peril at Sea, in his passage thither. In 4 R. 2. he accompanied 
r Ib. 237. 2.  Thomas of Wod●oke Duke of Buckingham, to Calais: whence he advanced with him into the parts adjacent, with his Banner displayed: and in 7 R. 2. obtained a Charter 
s Cart. 7 & 8. R. 2. m. ● 7.  for Free-Warren, in all his demesn Lands within his Lordships of Halstrede, stansted, Manhale, Chesterfourd, Brenning, Little-Fordham, Markesale, Messings, Revenhale, Tholeshunt- Guynes, Tholeshunt- Tregoes, Tholeshunt- Chr. Langfourd, Meandayces, Little-Maldon, Great-Maldon, Retingdon, Lachindon, Asshelham- Ledetes, R●ipl●, Pachinhall, Wodhalle, Grenstede, Morton, Little-Lanfare, Wyfenho, Ouesey, Totham, and Meresey.  
In 8 R. 2. the Dominions of Flanders, by the death of Lewes, than Earl of that Territory, being divolved 
t Rot. Franc 8 R. 2. m. 21.  to the King of England, as its superior Lord, in respect of his Title to the Realm of France, and that the Heir thereof had not 
u Rot. Franc 8 R. 2. m. 21.  tendered his Homage, as he ought to have done; the King for the better safeguard of the Country, constituted 
x Rot. Franc 8 R. 2. m. 21.  this john Lord Bourchier, chief Governor and Guardian thereof; particularly of the Town of Gaunt (at the special request 
y Ypod. N. 142. n. 10.  of the Flemings) and sent 
z T. Wal●. 338 n. ●0.  considerable Forces to that purpose thither. Moreover, in 9 R. 2. having been, by Indenture 
a Ex autogr. pen●s Cleric. Pell.  retained to serve the King, in fortifying the Town of Calais; he was then employed 
b Rot. Franc. 9 R. 2. m. 9  thither, for the safeguard thereof: and in 13 R. 2. had farther commands 
c Rot. Franc. 13 R. 2. m. 4.  for the King's Service in France.  
He had also Summons 
d Claus de 〈◊〉 ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 5 R 2. till 1 H. 4. inclusive: but being by that time grown aged and infirm, he obtained a special exemption 
e Pat 1 H. 4. p. 5. m. 6.  from that Service; as also for coming to Councils, during the Remainder of his life: and died 
f 〈…〉  the same year. Whereupon, Sir Bartholomew de Bourchier, Knights, his Son and Heir, had Livery 
g 〈…〉  of his Lands.  
Which Sir Bartholomew, 
Bartholomew.  had Summons to Parliament, from 1 H. 4. until 10 of that King's Reign inclusive. After which, it was not long, ere that (growing infirm and unfit for Action) he obtained the like exemption 
h Pat. 7 H. 4 p ● m 34.  from all attendance at Parliaments, or other Counsels; and from any Military Service in Scotland, or beyond the Seas: and upon Wednesday 18 Maii, 10 H. 4. departing 
i Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 52.  this life, was buried 
* Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 619.  at Haul●●e●, being then seized 
k Esc. ut supra.  of the Manors of Little- Bentley, Bradefelde, stansted, Langeford, Asheldam, Onestye, Fordham, Knypesho in Mayland, Lachenden, Castle-acre Bourchiers; Manors in Retingdon, Tolleshunt, Maidon- parva, Wodhalle, Lanfare parva, and Grynsted, in Com. Essex. leaving Elizabeth his Daughter and Heir, ten years of age; and Idea his Wife surviving.  
Which Idea died 
l Esc. 11. H. 4. n. 32.  soon after, viz. 12 Sept. 11 H. 4. Elizabeth her Daughter, being then Married to 
m Esc. 11. H. 4. n. 32.  Sir Hugh Staff●rd Knight, who thereupon affirmed the Title of Lord Bourchier, having Summons 
n Claus. 12. H. 4. in dorso  to Parliament by that appellation. But this Elizabeth, afterwards taking to Husband 
o H. 12 in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 2 a.  Sir Lewes Rossbeart, Standard-bearer 
* Epitaph. ●● Abb. Westm. per Camd. p. 5●.  to King H. 5. Knight of the Garter, whom she also survived, died 
p Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  1 julii, 11 H. 6. without Issue; and was buried 
q H. 12 in offi● Arm. ut supra.  with him in the Chapel of St. Paul, within the Abbey Church of Westminster, being then seized 
* Esc. ut. supra.  of the Manors of Ashildam, Maldon parva, Langford, Onesaye, Totham magna, Toleshunt, Fordham- parva, stansted, Wodhall, Pachinghall, Morton Grynstede, and Manhale, in come. Essex. Bentley parva,. and Stanford- Rivers, with the Advouson of the Priory of Bilegh, and Hospital of St Giles of Maldon, leaving 
r Esc. ut. supra.  Henry Bourchier, 
Henry.  then bearing the Title of Earl of Ewe and Lord Bourchier, her next Heir, viz. Son of Sir William Bourchier Knight, Son of William, (Brother of Bartholomew, Father of her the said Elizabeth) her next Heir, twenty four years of age.  
But I return.  
Shortly after the death of Bartholomew Lord Bourchier, viz. in 12 H. 4. Richard Giffard, than Bishop of London, with john de Boys, and some others, obtained Licence 
s Pat. 12 H. 4. p. 2. m. 27.  from the King, to found a perpetual Chantry for five Priests, to celebrate Divine Service, in the said Parish Church of Halstede, for the Souls of Robert Lord Bourchier, and Margaret his Wife, john Lord Bourchier and Maud his Wife, Bartholomew Lord Bourchier, and Margaret and Idonea his Wives, their Parents, Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased. Which Chantry was thereupon endowed with six Messages, seven hundred and two Acres of Land, twenty nine Acres of Meadow, seventy one Acres of Pasture, fifty seven Acres of Wood, and five pounds thirteen shillings and six pence Rend, in Halstede, Hengham- Sibyl, Pebemershe, Twynsted, and Middilton, and with the Advouson of the Church of Hengham- Sibill.  
To this Bartholomew, thus dying without Issue Male, succeeded Sir William Bourchier 
William.  Knight, (Son of William, younger Brother to the said Bartholomew.) Which William, upon the death of Alianore his Mother (Daughter 
t Claus. 33 E. 3. m. 18.  and Heir to john de Louvain) had Livery 
u Rot. Fin. 21 R. 2. ●. 24.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited 
x Rot. Fin. 21. R. 2. ●. 24.  And having obtained from King Henry the Fourth the Grant 
y Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 4 m. 37.  of an Annuity, of fifty Marks per annum, payable out of the Exchequer, in 1. H. 5. surrendering 
z Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 4 m. 37.  that Patent, in consideration of his good Services performed, and to be performed, had a Grant 
a Pat. 1 H. ●. p. 4 m. 37.  of the like Pension of fifty Marks, payable also out of the Exchequer, for his life, in case the Wars betwixt France and England should continue so long.  
After which, viz. in 3 H. 5. he was made 
b Pat. 3 H. 5. m. 25.  Constable of the Tower of London for life; being the same year retained, by Indenture 
c Autogr. pene. Cleric. Pell.  to serve in that Expedition, which the King in person, them made into Guienne, with thirty Men at Arms, himself accounted, and eighty Archers on Horseback. In 4 H. 5. he was again retained 
d Autogr. pene. Cleric. Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, with forty Men at Arms, himself accounted, and eighty Archers, and to be at Southampton, on Monday 22 junii. there to take Shipping. Moreover, in 5 H. 5. in consideration 
e Pat. Nu●● 5 H 5 m 6.  of his eminent Services, he obtained the custody 
f Pat. Nu●●● 5 H 5 m 6.  of the Manor of Hermanville, in Normandy, part of the possessions of William de Harmanville Esquire, deceased; to hold, during the minority of Charles the son and heir of the said William; being 
g Rot. Franc. 5 H 5 m 8.  at that time in the French wars, as he was 
h Rot. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 5.  also in 7 H. 5. In which year, upon the render of deep, in Normandy, he was constituted 
* Holingsh. p. 5●1. a. n. 50.  Governor there; and, by reason of his farther services in this Realm, and in foreign parts, had a Grant, 
i Pat. Norm. 7 H 5. p. 1. m 4.  in special tail, bearing date at Mante 10 junii, of the whole County of Ewe, in Normandy; paying to the King; and his heirs, at his Castle of Rouen (in that Dukedom) one Gardebrache, 
* A Vantbrace, or Armour for an Arme.  at the Feast of St. George, every year: and covenanting, that he and his heirs, should find Ten Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers; thenceforth to ride with the King and his heirs; or his Lieutenant in those his present Wars of France.  
This William married 
k Rot. Fin. 7 H. 5. m. 26.  Anne, the daughter of Thomas of UUodstoke, Duke of Gloucester (sixth son to King Edward the Third) Widow of Edmund Earl of Stafford: and departed 
l Lib. cedul. p. 250.  this life in 8 H. 5. being then seized 
m Lib. cedul. p. 250.  of the Manor of Estanes, at the Tower, in Com. Essex. and divers other Lands; leaving Henry 
Henry.  his son and heir, as also three other sons; viz. 
n Pat. 32 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  Thomas Bishop of Ely, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury; William Lord Fitz-warine; and john Lord berner's: Likewise a daughter called Anne, married 
o Vinc. corr. p. 191.  to john Mowbray Duke of Norfolk. And was buried 
p Pat. 32 H. 6. m. 30.  in the Conventual-Church at Lanthony, near Gloucester.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 5 H. 6. was 
q Rot. Franc. 5 H. 6. m 15.  in that Expedition then made into France. And, in 8 H. 6. being retained, by Indenture, 
r Aut●g penes. Cler. pell.  to serve the King in those his wars, with Thirty three Men at Arms, and One hundred and fifteen Archers, landed 
* Stows Ann.  with them at Calais, upon the 27th of April.  
Furthermore, in 11 H. 6. bearing then the Title 
t Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  of Earl of Ewe; upon the death of Elizabeth, the Widow of Sir Lewes Robsart, daughter and heir of Bartholomew Lord Bourchier (before-specified) without issue, he was found 
u Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  to be her cousin and next heir (as hath been already observed.) And in 13 H. 6. had summons 
x Claus 13 H. 6. m. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the name of Earl of Ewe; but never after by that Title.  
In 18 H. 6. he took shipping 
n Stows Ann.  at Portsmouth with the Duke of York, then made Regent of France, and landed 
o Stows Ann.  with him in Normandy. And, in 19 H. 6. was 
y Rot. Franc. 19 H. 6. m. 6.  in another Expedition then made into France: Also in 21 H. 6. he was Captain 
z Rot. Franc. 21 H. 6. m. 5.  of Crotoy (in Picardy.) In 25 H. 6. he was advanced 
a Claus. 25 H. 6. m. 24.  to the dignity of Viscount Bourchier (as it seems) for by that Title, he had summons 
b Claus. 25 H. 6. m. 24.  to Parliament the same year, and afterwards. And, in 28 H. 6. was joined in Commission, 
c Rot. Franc. 28 H. 6. m. 8.  with james Earl of UUiltshire, and others, in the Governership of the Town and Castle of Calais, the Tower of Rysebank, and Marches of Calais, for five years.  
Moreover, in 32 H. 6. he was sent 
d Autogr penes Cleric. pell.  to Calais by King Edward, there to consult with the Soldiery, for the safe custody and defence of that Garrison: and, in 33 H. 6. (29 Maii) was constituted 
e Pat. 33 H 6. p. 2. m. 22.  Lord Treasurer of England. Moreover, in 38 H. 6. taking part with the Earls of March, and UUarwick, he was 
* Stows Ann.  with them in the Battle of Northampton, where they had the better of the day against the King's Forces. Whereupon, soon after; viz. 18 Martii 1 E. 4. he was again 
f Pat. ● F● 4 p 1. m. 17.  made Lord Treasurer by that King; And, by Letters 
g Cart 1. ●● 4. p. 2. m. 1.  Patents, bearing date 30 junii the same year, was advanced to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Essex.  
This Henry being 
h Polyd Vi●g. 512. n. 10. & 20.  a person of singular parts, had such esteem from Richard Duke of York (son to Richard of Conyngsburgh, Earl of Cambridge) as that, in his younger years, the more to oblige ⁱ him to the Interest of that House, in those great and sharp contests, which for a long time continued betwixt it, and the House of Lancaster, that Duke gave 
k Polyd Vi●g. 512. n. 10. & 20.  him his sister Isabella in Marriage. And, in 4 E. 4. that King, in recompense 
a Rot. Franc 4 E. 4. m. 21.  of the charge he had been at in his service; granted him Licence 
b Rot. Franc 4 E. 4. m. 21.  to transport sixteen hundred Woollen Clothes, of his proper Goods, or any others, without any Account, or Custom for the same. Moreover, upon the 22th of April, in 11 E. 4. he was again constituted 
* Pat. 11 E. 4. m. 25.  Lord Treasurer of England. And, in 14 E. 4. in consideration 
l Pat. 14 E. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  of his farther services, he obtained a Grant 
m Pat. 14. E. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Castle, Honour, and Lordship of UUerke, in Com. Northumb. as also of the Honour and Lordship of Tindale, in the same County; to hold to himself and her the said Isabella, his Wife (the King's Aunt) and to the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten; by Fealty only, for all services: As also 
n Ibid. m. 9  of the Manors of Aylesbury, morton, and Woddesdon, in Com. Buck. with the Advouson of the Church; part of the possessions of Thomas Courtney Earl of Devon attainted. Likewise 
o Ibid. m. 9  of the Manors of Great- Holland, and Forherd, in Com. Essex. with the Advouson of the Church of Holland: of the Manors of Acton, and Moreves in Waldingfeld, in Com. Suff. Chellefeld, Estwell, juxta Chellefeild; Asthe juxta Frenyngham, with the Advowson of the Church of Chellefe●d, in Com. Lanc. late of james Earl of Wiltshire attainted. Of the Manor of Chyngford in Essex, with the Advouson of the Church, part of the possessions of Thomas Lord Roos attainted: and of the Manors of Colviles, Zouches Manors, and Sherdlowe in Fulburne, in Com. Cantabr. with the Advouson of the Church of Fulborne, part of the possessions of john Ormund, alias Boteler, attainted; to hold 
p Ibid. m. 9  to him and her the said Isabel, ut supra.  
In 17 E. 4. he was constituted 
c Rot. Franc. 17 E. 4. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners to treat with others, deputed by Lewes King of France, touching a prorogation of the Truce, formerly made betwixt both Crowns. Not long after; viz. in 21 E. 4. with the Lady Isabella his Wife, Sir john Dynham Knight, and others, he obtained a Licence 
q Pat. 21 E. 4. p. 1. m. 9  to found a certain Gilled, to the glory of God, and the blessed Virgin; consisting of two Wardens, and divers other Men and Women, of the Parish of Ulting, in Com. Essex. as also of such other persons, as, out of their Devotion, would enter into that Fraternity, in a certain Chapel of our Lady, situate in the Churchyard of Ulting: and to purchase Lands of Ten Marks per annum value, for the maintenance of a Priest, to celebrate Divine Service there every day, for the good estate of King Edward the Fourth, and Queen Elizabeth his Con●ort, during this life: as also for the health of their souls afterward: and for the good estate of them the said Henry and Isabel, and all other the Brethren and Sisters of that Fraternity: And departed 
r Esc. 1. R. 3. n. 31.  this life 4. Apr. 23 E. 4. being then seized ˢ of the Manors of Aylesbury, 
Ibid.  and Woddeston, in Com. Buck. Colviles and zouches Manors, and Sherdlowes, in Fulborne, in Com. Cantabr. Acton, Mo●eves. in Wadingfeld, Bildeston, Dri●geston, Hopt●●, and Shelland, in Com. Suff. Chellefeld, Esthall, and Ashe ju●cta Framingham, in Com. Cantii Holland- Magna, Foxherd, Chingeford, Langeford, Totham- magna, Totham Onesey, Tolleshunt, Lachingdon, Staunford, Eystanes ad Turrim, Rothing, Ethorp, Stansted, Halfted, Brenge, Fordham- parva, Moreton, Laver- parva, Messing- parva, Burcher's; Manor in Rewenhale, Assheldeham, Maldon- Magna, Maldon- parva, Ulting, Broxhede, Stockhall, Wakering- magna, Wakering- parva Ramesdon- Belhouse Halingbury- parva, Manhale, Grenstede, Patchinghall, Wodehall,;; and Little-Hays, in Com. Essex; And was buried 
* Vox qu. 27. a. & Home, qu. 32.  (with his Lady) within the Chapel of the blessed Virgin, in the Abbey of Bylegh, juxta-Maldon, in Com. Essex; leaving Henry, 
t Esc. ut supra.  his Grandson, his next heir (viz. son of William, his eldest son, who died in his life-time, by Anne, the daughter 
* Polyd. Virg. 512. n. 30.  to james Luxemburgh, Earl of St. Paul) eleven years of age, and the before-specified Isabel his Wife surviving; who soon after died; 
u Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 35.  viz. 2 Oct. 2 R. 3.  
The other children of this deceased Earl (besides the said William, who so died in his life time) were these; viz. 
x Vine. corr. p. 184.  (2.) Sir Henry Bourchier Knight, who married 
* Esc. 38 H. 6. n. 32.  Elizabeth, the daughter and heir to Thomas Lord Scales of Nucells; (3.) Humphrey, who bore the Title of Lord Cromwell, having married 
* Vin●. corr. ut supra.  joan the daughter of Richard Stanhope, Niece and coheir to Ralph Lord Cromwell of Tatshall: which Humphrey was slain at Barnet-Field, An. 1471. (11 E. 4.) but left no issue. (4.) Sir john Bourchier Knight, who married Elizabeth, Niece and heir to William Lord Ferrer of Groby (Widow of Edward Lord Gr●y of Groby.) (5.) Sir Thomas Bourchier Knight who married Isabel, daughter and heir of Sir john Bar Knight, Widow of Humphrey Stafford Earl of Devon. (6) Sir Edward Bourchier Knight, slain in the battle of Wakefeild; and (7.) Fulke, who died young. As also a daughter 
n Polyd. Virg. 512. n. 20.  called Isabel, who lived but a few days.  
And now, before I proceed to speak of Henry the succeeding Earl; it will be fit to take notice, that William his father (so deceased as before is observed) married 
y Ibid. & p. 430.  Anne, one of the daughters of Richard Widvile, the first Earl Rivers of that Family; sister and coheir to Richard Widvile the last Earl Rivers: and that he had issue, by her, one son called Henry (of whom I am in the next place to speak) and two daughters; viz. 
z Ibid. & p. 430.  Cecilie, who became the Wife of john Devereux, Lord Ferrer of Chartley; and Isabella: As also, that King Edward the Fourth taking into consideration, 
a Pat. 19 E. 4. m. 4.  that she the said Anne, was sister to Elizabeth, his Queen, did, for her better support, grant 
b Pat. 19 E. 4. m. 4.  unto her, and the heirs male of her body, the Manor of Over-hall; as also the manor of Nether-hall, otherwise called Sylvester's-hall, in St. Mary Buris, in Com. Suff. and Essex: Likewise the Manor of Downham, with the Advouson of the Church; and One hundred Acres of Land, Two hundred Acres of Marish, and One hundred Acres of Pasture, called Erlesfee, in Bures-Giffard, in the said County of Essex; which came to the Crown by the attainder of john Earl of Oxford, in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 6 Oct. 12 E. 4. Moreover, one capital Message in North- Lynne; One hundred Acres of Pasture in Clenchwarton; the Manor of Botleys, in Hardwyke, and South- Lynne in Com. Norff., as also the Manor of North- Fambrige, in Com. Essex. But I return to Henry, the succeeding Earl.  
This Henry, 
Henry.  being a person of singular endowments (as saith 
c Polyd. Virg. 567. n. 10.  my Author) was in 1 H. 7. made choice 
d Polyd. Virg. 567. n. 10.  of, by that prudent Prince, for one of his Privy-Council: and in 8 H. 7 attending 
e Ibid. 600● n 20.  him, in his Army into France, was 
f Ibid. 600● n 20.  at the Siege of Boloin. In 9 H. 7. he had a special Livery 
g Pat. 9 H 7. p. ●.  of all the Lands, which by the death of Henry (late Earl of Essex) his Grandfather; William, his Father; Isabella, his Grandmother; Anne his Mother, and Sir Thomas Bourchier Knight (his Uncle) to whom he was heir, of right descended to him: And, in 12 H. 7. was one 
h Polyd. Virg. 601. n. 20. & 40.  of the chief Commanders, in the King's Army at Black-Heath; whereby the Insurrection of the Cornish-men, at that time made, was happily suppressed.  
In 15 H. 7. he attended 
i Stow's Ann. is an. 1500▪  the King and Queen to Calais, where they met 
k Stow's Ann. is an. 1500▪  with the Duke of Burgundy: And, in 1 H. 8. was made Captain 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p●●●  of the King's Horse-guard, then newly constituted for attending on his person; which consisted 
m Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p●●●  of Fifty Horse, trapped with Cloth of Gold, or Goldsmith's work; whereof every one had his Archer, a Demi-lance, and Coustrill. In 5 H. 8. he attended 
n Ibid p. 3●  the King again into France, in that memorable Expedition to The●ouene, and Tournay, being then 
o Ibid p. 3●  Lieutenant-General of all the Spears. And in 8 H. 8. 
p Stows Ann. in ●●●516.  at that famous Just, which the King held upon the Nineteenth, and Twentieth of May, for the Honour of Margaret his Sister, Queen of Scotland; who (after the death of K. james the Fourth, her Husband, married Archibald Douglas Earl of Angus) fled into England; he, 
q Stows Ann. in ●●●516.  with the King himself, the Duke of Suffolk, and Nicholas Carew Esquire, answered 
r Stows Ann. in ●●●516.  all comers.  
In 12 H. 8. he once more attended 
s Ibid. in ●● 1519.  K. Henry into France; and was 
t Ibid. in ●● 1519.  at that magnificent interview, betwixt him and Francis the First, betwixt Arbres, and Guisnes. And in 13 H. 8. upon the Attainder 
u Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  of Edward Duke of Buckingham, obtained a Grant 
x Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  to himself and the heires-male of his body, of the Manor of Bedminster, in Com. Somerset  
Moreover, in 22 H. 8 he was 
y Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  one of the Peers, which signed that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh; intimating, that, in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that cause of his Divorce, which had been agitated concerning Q. Catherine, his Supremacy here, would not long be owned. But, in 31 H. 8. adventuring 
z Stows Ann. in ●● 1539. ay, 15 in offic. Arm f. 214. ●. Et ●. 11● 71. b.  to ride a young unruly Horse, at his Manor of Basse, in Com. Hertf he had the hard hap to be overthrown; and by the fall, to break 
a Stows Ann. in ●● 1539. ay, 15 in offic. Arm f. 214. ●. Et ●. 11● 71. b.  his neck, upon the thirteenth of March; whereupon he was buried 
b Stows Ann. in ●● 1539. ay, 15 in offic. Arm f. 214. ●. Et ●. 11● 71. b.  at his Manor of Estanes, in Com. Essex. leaving, issue by Mary 
c Pat. 33 ●● 8. p. ●. & p. 3.  his Wife, the elder of the two daughters and heirs of Sir William Say Knight, one sole daughter and heir, called Anne, Wife ᵈ of Sir William Parr Knight, Lord Parr of Kendal; afterwards Earl of Essex, and Marquess of Northampton: but that Marriage was in 5 E. 6. disannulled 
e Journal of Parl. 5 E. 6.  by Act of Parliament   

Bourchier, Lord Fitz-warine  
I Now come to William 
William.  Bourchier, third son to William Bourchier Earl of Ewe, and Anne his Wife, Daughter and heir to Thomas of Wodstoke Duke of Gloucester.  
This William, having married 
a Claus. 15 H. 6. m. 1.  Thomasine, the daughter and heir of Sir Richard Hankford Knight, by Elizabeth his Wife, sister 
b Esc. 8 H. 5. n. 106.  and heir to Fulke Lord Fitz-warine: as also sister 
c Claus, ut supra.  and heir to Elizabeth, the other daughter of the said Richard, was summoned 
d Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 27 H. 6. and afterwards till his death, by the Title of Lord Fitz-warine: And, in 1 E. 4. in consideration 
e Pat. 1 E. 4. p. ●. m. 13.  of his acceptable services, obtained a Grant 
f Pat. 1 E. 4. p. ●. m. 13.  of the Office of Master-Forester of the Forest of Ermore, in Com. Devon. as also, of 
g Pat. 1 E. 4. p. ●. m. 13.  the Forest of Racche, in Com. Somerset. for life. Moreover, in 6 E. 4. in consideration 
h Rot. Franc. 6 E. 4. m. 26.  of certain verbal promises, which the King had made unto him, he procured Licence 
i Rot. Franc. 6 E. 4. m. 26.  by himself, or his Agents, to transport a Thousand Woollen-clothes, of his own proper Goods, without paying of any Custom.  
Afterwards he married a second Wife; viz. 
k Godyn. 246. b.  Catherine the Widow 
l Esc. 7 E. 4. n. 43.  of ... Stukley. Which Catherine, with his Licence 
m Godyn, ut supra.  and consent, by her Testament, 
n Godyn, ut supra.  bearing date, at Bamptone, 13 Febr. An. 1466. (6 E. 4.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Parish-Church of West- Wolryngton in Com. Devon., and gave to Elizabeth her Daughter, a Girdle of Red Tissue. After which, viz. 26 Martii, 7 E. 4. she died; 
o Esc. ut supra.  being jointly seized, 
p Esc. ut supra.  with her said Husband, of the Manors of Affreton, Eswellington, Thellebrige, Mewshawe, Bradford- Tracy, North-Stodlegh, and Brygernell, in Com. Devon.  
The certain time of his death I find not; but that he had summons 
q Claus. de ii●d. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 27 H. 6. till 12 E. 4. inclusive; and was buried 
r ● 12. in offic. Arm. f. 8. b.  in the Augustine-Friers at London.  
To him succeeded Fulke 
Fulke  his son and heir, called also Lord Fitz-Warine; who, having been summoned 
s Claus. 12 E. 4. in dorso.  to Parliament in 12 E. 4. and not after; by his Testament, 
t Log, f. 7. b.  bearing date 1 Apr. Ann. 1475. (15 E. 4.) bequeathed his body to be buried, in case he should depart this life beyond the Seas, near to the place of his death: And, if in England, then in the Chapel of our Lady, adjoining to the Churchyard at Baunton, near to the Grave of the Lady Thomasine, his Mother: Appointing, that a fair stone of Marble, with an Inscription thereon, should be, with all speed, laid upon the Grave of William Lord Fitz-warine, his Father; Another upon the Lady Thomasine, his Mother; and a third upon his own Grave. And, to the Priest celebrating in that Chapel, to pray for his Soul, and the Souls of his Parents and Ancestors, for the space of Twenty years, forty shillings per annum. And died 
u Esc. 19 E. 4. n. 76.  12 Sept. 19 E. 4. being then seized 
x Esc. 19 E. 4. n. 76.  of the Manors of Nether-Havene, Croston, and Staunton- Fitz-warine, in Com. Wiltes. Of the moiety of the Manor of ●eyleuke, in Com. Cornub. Of the Manors of Combyutinehede, Sutton, Hersford, UUesdowne, Clifford, Dowish-Combishleghe, Towystoke, Uffeculue, Baunton-Holme, Nymet- Tracy Totues- magna, Totnes- parva, UUarkyle, St. Mary-Church, Kyngeton, Spekewell, Upper, Illercombe, Mereworth, and UUolryngton, in Com. Devon, and of the Manors of Norton, Taunton, Nonyngton, Hunspill, Pull, Honystete, and UUsgbeare, in Com. Somerset; leaving john, his son and heir, nine years of age; and two daughters; viz. joan, married 
y Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 1.  to james Lord Audley; and Elizabeth, first married 
z Ex coll. R. Gl. s.  to Sir Edward Stanhope Knight, and afterwards 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir Richard Page Knight.  
Which john, in 6 H. 7. being of full age, had a special livery 
b Pat. 6. H. 7. p. 1.  of his Lands: and, in 8 H. 8. upon the death of Elizabeth his Mother (sister and heir to john Lord Dynham) had the like Livery 
c Pat. 8 H. 8. p. 2.  of all the Castles, Honours, Lordships, and Lands, which, by her death, descended to him. Moreover, in 22 H. 8. with the rest of the Lords, he subscribed 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they signified to him, what was like to become of his Supremacy in this Realm, in case he did not comply with King Henry the Eighth in that business of his Divorce from Q. Catherine. And, by his Testament, 
e Alenger, qu. 30.  bearing date 20 Octob. An. 1535. (27 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Baunton, in Com. Devon. or in the Chapel there, where his Father lieth interred: Appointing, that an Hearse should be placed over his Grave, with Tapers upon the same, burning at all times of Divine Service and Prayers, there to be said and done for his soul at the time of his Exequys. And that a Trental of Masses should be said at his Month's Mind; as also another Trental on the day of his Anniversary, with Placebo and Dirige, and other Orisons. Likewise, that a Tombstone of Marble should be set over his Grave, with his Portraiture in Brass, and his Arms with the day and year of his death graven thereon. Also, that an honest secular Priest should sing Mass in that Chapel, for the health of his Soul, by the space of Twenty years' next after his decease. And to his son and heir, Sir john Bourchier, he thereby bequeathed all his Bedding, Hangings, and Householdstuff at Towestoke, in Com. Devon.  
But after this, viz. the next ensuing year, he was by Letters 
f Pat. 28 H. 8. p. 2.  Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 9 julii (28 H. 8.) advanced to the dignity of Earl of bath. And having wedded 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Cecilie, the daughter of Giles Lord Daubney, sister and heir to Henry Earl of Bridgwater, departed 
h Lib. 1 cedul. fol. 51.  this life 30 Apr. 31 H. 8. leaving issue john his son and heir, Forty years of age; as also two other sons, Amias and Giles; and five daughters; viz. Elizabeth, married 
i Vinc. cor●. p. 42.  to Edward Chicester Esquire; Dorothy, to 
k Vinc. cor●. p. 42.  Sir john Fulford Knight; Margaret, Anne, and Alianore.  
Which john, 
john.  succeeding him in his Honours, had a special Livery 
a Pat. 32 H. ●. p. 1.  of all his Lands in 32 H. 8. And, upon the death of King Edward the Sixth, being 
* Hollingsh. p. 1086. b. ●. 50.  one of the first, who appeared for Queen Mary, was thereupon constituted 
l Pat. 1. M. p. 2.  one of the Commissioners for receiving the Claims of those, who, in respect of their Tenure, were to perform service upon the day of her Coronation. But all that I have farther to say of him, is; that he married three Wives; first 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, by whom he had issue Elizabeth, a daughter: Secondly 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Eleanor, daughter of George Manors, commonly called Lord Ros (sister of Thomas the first Earl of Rutland, of that name) by whom he had issue (1.) john, called Lord Fitz-warine, who died in his life-time: (2.) Henry; (3.) Sir George Bourchier Knight, General 
* Annal Fliz. per ●ambd.  of the English Army, sent into the Province of Munster, in Ireland, in An. 1580. (23 Eliz.) for suppressing of the Rebels there. And (4.) Fulke. And five daughters; viz. Marry, the Wife of Hugh Wyot of Exeter; Cecilie of Thomas Peyton, Customer of Plymouth; Elizabeth, Margaret, and Frances. To his third Wife he married 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret, daughter and heir of john Donington Esquire, Widow 
* Streat. qu. 5.  of Sir Richard Long Knight, by whom he had issue two daughters, Susanna, and Bridget: which Bridget became the Wife of Arthur Price of Uaynor, in Com. Montgom. Esq This last mentioned Earl died 
p Ibid.  in 3 Eliz. An. scilicet 1560. leaving Margaret his Wife surviving.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Grandson; viz. son of john Lord Fitzwarine (who died in his Father's life-time, as is already observed) by 
q Vinc. corr. p. 44.  Frances, his Wife, daughter of Sir Thomas Kitson of Hengrave, in Com. Suff. Knight. Which William, in 28 Eliz. (amongst other eminent persons) accompanied 
r Annal Eliz. per Camd. in an. 1585.  Robert Earl of Leice●ter, at that time General of the English Auxiliaries, into the Netherlands, for the assistance of the Dutch: And, having married 
s I. 8 in office Arm. f. 9 a.  Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Earl of Bedford, had issue by her three Sons; viz. 
t I. 8. in office Arm. f. 9 a.  Robert and john, who died Infants, and Edward, made 
u Vinc corr. ut supra.  Knight of the bath, at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales, in An. 1610. as also Frances, a daughter, who died 
x I. 8. ut supra.  unmarried.  
This Earl William died 
y I. 8. ut supra.  at Tawestoke, in Com. Devon. (his Manor-house) 12 julii An. 1623. (21 jac.) and was buried 
z I. 8. ut supra.  in the Parish-Church there.  
To him succeeded Edward 
Edward.  (his only son then living:) who marrying two Wives; first Dorothy 
a 〈…〉  Daughter of Oliver Lord St. john of Bletso (sister to Oliver Earl of Bolinbroke) and secondly Anne 
b 〈…〉  daughter of Sir Robert Lovet of Liscombe in Com. Buck. Knight; had issue 
c 〈…〉  by the first of them, one son, called john, who died an Infant; and three daughters; Elizabeth married to Bazill Earl of Den●●gn; Dorothy to Thomas Lord Grey of Groby, eldest son to Henry Earl of Stanford; and Anne to james Earl of Middl●●er.  
But by the second having 
d 〈…〉  no issue, he died 
e 〈…〉  at his Manor of Tawe●●oke 2 Martii, An. 1636. (12 Car. 2.) and was there buried.  
The Male-line thus failing, Sir Henry 
Henry.  Bourchier Knight, son to Sir George Bourchier Knight, (third son to john, the second of that name, Earl of ●athe) by Martha his Wife, daughter to William Lord Honard of Essingham, succeeded, in this Earldom, and all other the Honours belonging thereto. Which Henry married Rachel, daughter of Fran●s Earl of Westmoreland; and departing this life without issue, 15 Aug. An. 1654. lieth buried at Tawestoke, with his Ancestors, where he hath a noble Monument erected to his Memory, with this Epitaph engraven thereon.   

Hic situs est Dom. Henricus Bourchier Comes Bathoniensis.  
Qui longâ propagine, & numeroso stemmate à vetustissimis juxta ac nobilissimis familiis de Bourchier, & Fitzwarine effluxit; & jure haereditario, ac titulo cognationis ascita sibi Insignia de Woodstoke, Bohun, Say, Mandeville, Bruse, Badlesmer, Clare, Montchenscy, Cornhill, Windsor, Peverell, Clifford, Gifford, Martin, Mohun, Tracy, Cogan, Dinham, Courtney, Rivers, Stourton, Hangford, & reliquarum celebris notae Familiarum Arma natalitia, cum propriis Insignibus intertexta ac circumfusa Scuto suo gentilitio complectitur, & posteris Marmore hoc insculpto exhibet. Satis est Lector; habes jam tandem compendiosam suorum Natalium seriem, ubi generis splendorem, & prosapiae suae sublimitatem spectes. Si verò virtutes, & Animi supellectilem lustraveris, Nomen s●um aere perennius, Marmore diuturnius, aut quovis Eulogio vel Epitaphio conspectius, tandem aliquando consulas.   

Bourchier Lord berner's.  
I come next to Sir john. 
john.  Bourchier, Knight 
a Instit. of etc. the Ga●ter per E. A.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter, fourth son to William Earl of Ewe. Which Sir john, having married 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Margery, the daughter and heir to Richard Lord berner's, had summons 
c Claus. 33 ●● 6. in dorso.  to Parliament in 33 H. 6. (and afterwards) by the Title of Lord berner's. In this 33th year of King Henry the Sixth, he was, 
d Stows Ann.  on the King's part, in the first Battle of St. Alban: But, notwithstanding, he then stood up for the House of Lancaster, in 1 E. 4. he had such fair esteem from, the other side, that he was, by that King, made Constable 
e Pat. 1 E●●. p. 1. m. 9  of Windsore-Castle; as also Warden 
f Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 1. m. 9  of the Forest and Parks thereto belonging, for life: And, in 2 E. 4. attended 
g Stows Ann.  him into the North; at which time he laid siege 
h Stows Ann.  to the Castle of Bamburgh, and the rest in Northumberland, then held out by the Lancastrians.  
In 12 E. 4. he was again made 
i Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 1. m. 19  Constable of Windsore-Castle (that King having then recovered himself, after his expulsion.) Shortly after which; viz. in An. 1473. (13 E. 4.) by his Testament, 
k Wattis. f. 110. b.  bearing date 21 Martii, he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of the Holy-Rood, within the Abbey of St. Peter, at Cher●sey; and gave to the Monks of that House a Cross of Silver, gilt; having a foot, whereon were the Images of Mary and john; as also other Jewels and Ornaments, to the value of Forty pounds, to the intent, that they should pray for his Soul, and the Soul of Margery his Wife, and all their children's Souls: And departed 
l Esc. 14 E. 4. n. 23.  this life 16 Maii 14 E. 4. being then seifed 
m Esc. 14 E. 4. n. 23.  of the Manor of Send, in Com Wilts. leaving john, his Grandson; viz. 
n Ex coll R. Gl. S.  Son of Humphrey his eldest son, by Elizabeth the daughter and heir of Sir Frederick Tilney Knight, Widow of Sir Thomas Howard Knight, (which Humphrey was slain 
o Hollingsh Chron. p. 68●. a. n. 40.  at Barnet-Feild, on King Edward the Fourth's part and buried in UUestminster Abbey) his next Heir at that time, seven 
p Esc ut supra.  years of age: and Margery his Wife surviving, who died 
q Esc. 15 E. 4 n. 35.  on Monday next after the Feast of the Nativity, of our Lord, the ensuing year, (viz. 15 E. 4.) being then seized 
r Esc. 15 E. 4. n. 35.  of the Manor of West- 〈◊〉, in Com. Surr. Berners-Bury, in Iseldon, in Com. Midd. berner's in Ikelingham, in Com. Suff. Estle, Chigenhale- Tany, Chigenhale- Zoyne, Norton, Southorpe, Northorpe, Berner-Mershe, Pole-mershe, Berners-Roding; Beamont-Crippinge; Berners-Berwyke; and Springfelde, in Com. Essex.  
He had also another Son, 
s Wattis ut supra.  called Thomas; who came in, 
t Polyd. Virg. 561. n. 40.  to Henry Earl of Richmund, (afterwards King, by the Name of Henry the Seventh) upon his March towards Bosworth-Field, and took part with him in that happy adventure. And after that, in 12 H. 7. joined 
u Ib. 601. n. 10.  with his Forces, in that Fight at Black-heath, against the Cornish-men, then in Rebellion.  
But I return to john, Grandson and Heir to the before-specified john Lord berner's. In 5 H. 8. he was Captain 
* Holinsh p. 818. b. n. 40.  of the Pioners at the Siege of Theronvene. In 6 H. 8. being made 
x Pat. 6. H. 8. p 2.  Chancellor of the King's Exchequer for life; he attended 
* Stow's Ann.  the Lady Mary, the King's Sister into France, to her Marriage with King Lewes the Twelfth: and in 19 H. 8. obtained a Grant, 
y Pat. 19 H. 8. p. 1.  from the King, of the Inheritance of the Manors of Okam, Effingham, UUaldingham, Tit●ey, and divers other Lands, in Com. Surr. Stratron-Audley, in Com. Oxon. Knoke, in Com. Wilts. Up-Clatford, in Com. South. with all the Knights Fees, and advousons of Churches to those Manors belonging. And by his Testament 
z Hogen qu. 10.  bearing date 3 Martii, An. 1532. (24 H. 8.) being then Lieutenant 
a Hogen qu. 10.  of Calais, and the Marches; bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of the Parish Church of our Lady, within the Town of Calais, appointing, that an honest Priest should sing Mass there, for his Soul, by the space of three years. He likewise bequeathed to Humphrey Bourchier, his Son, his Gown of Damask-Tawney, furred with Jennets, and certain Legacies to james and George, his other Sons: but all these were Illegitimate, as it seemeth: for upon his death, which happened 
b Script Brit. per ●. Balaeum cent. 9 p. 706.  16 Martii, An. 1532. (24 H. 8.) joan his Daughter 
c Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 2.  and Heir, by Catherine his Wife, Daughter 
d Catal. of Nob by R. B.  of john Duke of Norfolk then Married 
e Pat. 25 H. 8 ut supra.  to Edmund Knyvet of Ashwelthorpe, in Com. Norf. Esquire, had Livery 
f Pat. 25 H. 8 ut supra.  of his Lands.  
It is farther observable of this john Lord berner's, that he was a person not a little eminent for his Learning, and that thereupon, by the command 
g Prois. f. 319. a.  of King Henry the Eighth, he translated the Chronicle of Sir john Froissart, (Canon and Treasurer of Chinay, Clerk and Servant to King Edward the Third; as also to Queen Philippe) out of French into English. He likewise translated 
h Script. ●rit. ut supra.  out of French, Spanish and Italian, several other Works, viz. the Life of Sir Arthur, an Armorican Knight; the famous Exploits of Hugh of Bourdeaur; Marcus-Aurelius, and the Castle of Love. He also composed 
i Script. ●rit. ut. supra.  a Book of the Duties of the Inhabitants at Calais; and a Comedy, entitled Ite in Vineam.  
Touching Humphrey his Son, it is reported, 
k 〈…〉  that he bestowed much cost, in translating the House of Nuns at Mergate, in Com. Bedf. to a Manor place; that is to say, in pulling down the whole Structure of the dissolved Monastery there, and converting it to a Mansion House, for himself, but did not finish it.   

Humphrey Bourchier Lord Cromwell.  
THis Humphrey was third Son to Henry the first Earl of Essex of that Family: and having married 
l Vinc. Corr. p. 184.  joan, the Daughter of Richard Stanhope, Niece and Co-heir to Ralph Lord Cromwell of Tatshall, had Summons 
m Claus. de used. ann. ●●● dorso.  to Parliament, in 1, 2, 6, and 9 E. 4. by the Title of Lord Cromwell. Moreover, in 7 E. 4. in consideration 
n Pat. 7 E 4 p. 2. m 7.  of his especial services, and singular affection to that King, he obtained a Grant to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, lawfully begotten, 
o Pat. 7 E 4 p. 2. m 7.  of the Lordship of Hesyll, near Kingston upon Hull, and of the Ferrey and Passage there. Likewise of the Hamlets of Puddelthorpe and Hornyngton, with their appurtenances, in Com. Ebor. which came to the Crown, by the attainder of Sir William Tailboys Knight, and of the Manor of Penley, lying in the Counties of Buck. and Hertf▪ then also in the Crown, by the forfeiture of Sir Robert Whityngton Knight. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, that being at Barnet-Field, in An. 1471. (11 E. 4.) and there 
p Stow's An.  valiantly fight on King Edward's part, he lost 
q Stow's An.  his life, leaving no Issue, and was buried 
r Weever's I●●n Mon. p. 482.  in the Abby-Church of UUestminster.   

Poinings.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
IN the time of King Henry the Second, Adam de Poynings, 
Adam.  of Poynings, in Com. Suss. was a Benefactor 
a Regist de Lewes 15● b. a. & 139 b.  to the Monks of Lewes, in that County; and had Issue 
b Regist de Lewes 15● b. a. & 139 b.  three Sons; Adam, William, and john: from one of which Sons descended Michael de Poinings, who in 4 joh. gave 
c Rot. Pip. 4. Joh. 〈◊〉.  to the King a good Norway-Goshauke, for Licence to hold a Market, upon the Wednesday every week, at Crauley, in the same County. Which Michael, in 17 joh. adhered 
d Claus. 17. Joh. m. 9  to the Rebellious Barons of that time.  
To whom succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  de Poinings, who held 
e Testa de N●vil Su●●.  ten Knights Fees in Poinings, and had Issue 
f Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons, Michael and Lucas. Which Michael, in 22 E. 1. (amongst the great Men of that time) received Summons, 
g Rot. Va●● 22 E. in dorso m 8.  upon the 8th of june, to attend the King with speed, to advise touching the most important affairs of the Realm. Whereupon, resolution being taken, for a personal Expedition into France, he had command 
h Ibid. m. 7.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September ensuing, in order thereto: and in 25 E. I. was 
i Rot Scoc 25 E. 1. m. 4.  in the Wars of Scotland, being then of the Retinue with john Earl Warren. So likewise in 
k Rot. Scoc. 26 E 1. m. 3.  26 E. 1. 
l Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 9  28 E. ●. 
m Rot. Scoc. 30 E. 1 m. 7.  31. E. 1. 
n Rot Scoc. 34. E 1. m 3.  34 E. 1. 35 
o Rot. Scoc. 35 E 1. m. 1  E. 1. 4. 
p Rot. Scoc. 4. E. 2. m. 7.  E. 2. and 
q Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 2 m. 4  7 E. 2.  
To this Michael succeeded another Thomas, 
Thomas.  (his Son and Heir, as I guess) who in 2 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
r Cart. 2. E. 3. n. 84.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of Slagham, Selley, and Iffeld, in Com. Suss. UUestwode, Faversham, Preston, Selling, and Sholdwich, in Com. Cantti. Bures and UUiston, in Com. Suff. and UUelther-Monfeld, in Com. Essex. and having married 
s Rot. Fin 23. E 3 p. 1 m 24.  Agnes, one of the Coheirs to john, the Son of Bartholomew de Cryel, departed 
t Esc. 13. ●. 3. n. 37.  this life, upon the ... of October, 13 E. 3. slain 
u Holinsh. 358 b. n. 30.  in that great Sea fight with the French near Sluse, being then seized 
x Esc. ut. supra.  of the Moiety of the Manor of Terlyngham, with the Moiety of the hundred of Falkestern, and Manor of UUestwode, in Com. Cantiti. of the Manors of Pengedene, Preston, Poynings, Changeston, UUrantham, Thavys, Ewinam, and Slagham, with the Advouson of the Church of Slagham, in Com. Suss. as also of the Manor of UUhithermondefeld, in Com. Essex. leaving ʸ Michael his Son and Heir, twenty two years of age.  
Losing his life therefore in that perilous Encounter, the King, by his Letters Patents, 
z Rot. Vasc. 13. E. 3. m. 12.  bearing date at Mont-mar●in, upon the 14th of the same Month; acknowledging his great valour and eminent merits; and that he was slain in his Service, received the Homage of Michael his Son and Heir, though then under age: and in recompense 
a Claus. 14 E. 3 p. 1. m. 49.  of those his Father's Sufferings, not only granted 
b Claus. 14 E. 3 p. 1. m. 49.  unto him Livery of his Lands, but the full benefit of his Marriage, taking security for the payment of his Relief.  
Which Michael in 13 E. 3. was 
c Rot. Alem. 13. E. 3. m. 14.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders. So likewise in 
d Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 21.  14 E. 3. And in 16 E. 3. being then a 
e Claus 16. E. 3. p 2. m. 32.  a Banneret. As also in Britanny, with fifteen Men at Arms (himself accounted) four Knights, ten Esquires, and twelve Archers, having an allowance 
f Claus 16. E. 3. p 2. m. 32.  of twenty one Sacks of the King's Wools, for his and their Wages in that Service.  
In 17 E. 3. he was again 
g Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3 m 13.  in the Wars of France, so likewise in 
h Rot. Franc. 19 ●● 3 m 16.  19 E. 3. and 
i Cart. & Pat. 20 E. 3 m 5.  20 E. 3. at which time that great Victory at Cressi, was (through the Valour of the English) obtained. Again, in 
k Rot. Franc. 11 E. 3. p 1. m. 10.  21 E. 3. and in 23 E. 3. upon the death 
l Claus 23. E. 3 p 2. m dorso m. 10.  of Alianore, the wife of john, the Son of Bertam de Certil, doing his Homage, had 
m Claus 23. E. 3 p 2. m dorso m. 10. , for his purparty of the Lands which she held in dower, the Manor of Estwell, with certain Lands and Tenements in le Mer●h, and four pounds yearly Rend out of the Manor of Est Hemeresfeld. In 26 E. 3. upon the danger of an Invasion by the French, he was appointed 
n Rot. Franc. ●●. E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Guardians of the Seacoasts, in Com. Suss. And in 29 E. 3. served 
o Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3 m 10.  again in those Wars of France. So likewise in 
p Rot. Franc. 33 ●● 3. m. ●.  33 E. 3. And in 40 E. 3. giving 
q Claus. 40. E. 3. in dorso m. 29.  a thousand Marks to Queen Philippe, obtained 
r Claus. 40. E. 3. in dorso m. 29. , from her, the Wardship and Marriage of William, the Son and Heir to john Lord Bardolf, to the end he might take Agnes his Daughter to Wife.  
After all which, by his Testament, 
s W●●●csey. f. 99● a.  bearing date on Friday next after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, An. 1368. (42 E. 3.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried at Poinings, (before-specified) near to the Grave of his Mother, southwards: and gave towards the building of a new Church there, two hundred Marks. To him that should be his Heir, he bequeathed a Ring of Ruby, which Ring was called the Charter of Poinings; with all the Furniture of his Chapel, and all his Armour, which his Father had formerly bequeathed to him. Also a pair of Basyns and Ewers of Silver, twelve new Dishes, and twelve Saucers of Silver. To Margeret his Daughter, four hundred Marks to her Marriage. Appointing, that two Annets should be sung for his Soul, the one at Poynings, the other at Slagham: Also to the Friars- Carmelites at Shozrham, towards the building of their Church, he gave twenty pounds, constituting joan his wife, one of his Executors.  
And having been summoned 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 16 to 42 E. 3. departed 
u Esc 43. E. 3 p. 2. n. 14. & 15.  this life 7 Martii, 43. E. 3. being seized 
x Esc 43. E. 3 p. 2. n. 14. & 15.  of the Manors of UUuton, West-Bradenham, Sidestrond, and Flicham, in Com. Norff. UUrautham, in Com. Suff. Poinings, Pengeden, Perching, Hangelton, Preston, juxta Glind; Westdene juxta Sefford, Sefford, Twynem, and Slagham, in Com, Suss. Terlingham, Newenton- Bertram UUestwode, Estwell,; and Horsmundene, in Com Cantii, and in right of joan his Wife, Widow of Sir john de Molyns Knight, of the Manors of Lee and Gore, juxta Lavington, in Com. Wilts. leaving 
y Esc 43. E. 3 p. 2. n. 14. & 15.  Thomas his Son and Heir, twenty years of age; which joan surviving him, and for her Dowry an assignation 
z Claus. 43. E. 3. m. 22.  of the Manors of Newynton- Bertram, in Com. Cantii. Poynings, in Com. Suss.. and UUilton, in Com. Norff.  
And by her Testament, 
a Witlesey ●. 100 b.  bearing date the Friday next after Ascension-day, An. 1369 (43 E. 3) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of Poynings, near to the Grave of the said Michael Lord Poynings, her Husband, towards the North. She likewise gave to the new building of that Church, one hundred Marks: and to Thomas her son, one hundred Marks, until he should be of full age, and then to be also given towards the building of the same Church. To Elizabeth her Daughter, a drinking cup of Silver, with a cover enamelled and gilded; as also an Ewer of the same suit. To Richard her other Son, two Basyns, and two Ewers of Silver; and farther, to the same Thomas and Richard, as also to Agnes her Daughter, four pieces of Silver of one sure; and departed 
b Esc. ut. supra n. 15.  this life, the sixteenth of May next following.  
Which Thomas, so succeeding his Father, made proof 
c Claus 44 ●3. m. 11.  of his age, in 44. E. 3. and thereupon doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Claus 44 ●3. m. 11.  of his Lands. But all that I have farther seen of him, is, that in 47 E. 3. he was 
e Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3. m. 26.  in that Expedition then made into Flanders; and that by his Testament 
f Sudbury f 84. a.  bearing date at Slagham, upon Simon and Iude's day, the next ensuing year, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the midst of the Choir of the Abbey at St. Radegunds in Kent, (of his own Patronage) before the high Altar: appointing, that a fair Tomb should be placed over his Grave, with the Image of a Knight thereon, made of Alabaster; and one hundred pounds to be given to that Abbey; part for the doing thereof, and the remainder to be disposed ●f, in Masses and Prayers for his Soul. To Blanch de Mo●broy his Wife, he gave the third part of his Goods, with all his Plate and Householdstuff, excepting a cup of Gold, for the Lady Bardolf, his Sister; and another for the Lady Dacom his other Sister. To Richard his Brother, he bequeathed twelve Dishes, and as many Saucers of Silver, with all his Armour: appointing, that ten Annets and Trentals of Gregory, should be fung in the Churches of Poynings and Slagham, within one year after his death; and died in 49 E. 3. leaving 
h Claus. 49. E 3. m. 11.  the said Richard his Brother and Heir, seventeen years of age, having settled 
i Claus. 50 E. 3 p. 1. m. 11.  the Manors of Poynings, Pengeldene, Perching- magna, Perching- parva, Hengelton, Slagham, Crowelle, Twynem, and Waldern, with six Marks of of Rent in Ifeld, in Com. Suss. as also of the Manor of Horsmynden, in Com. Cantii. upon certain Feoffees, to the use of Bla●ch his Wife, during her life.  
Which Blanch, shortly after Married 
k Claus. 10 R. 2 m. 6.  to Sir john de Warthe Knight, and in 10 R. 2. upon the prevalency of the great Lords; amongst divers other eminent persons, was expelled 
l H. Knighton 2705. n. 40.  the Court. But I return to Richard.  
This Richard making proof 
m Claus 4 R 2. m. 34.  of his age, in 4 R. 2. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
n Claus 4 R 2. m. 34.  of his Lands: and in 9 R. 2. accompanied 
o Rot. F●anc. 9 R. 2. m. 17.  john of G●nt Duke of Lancaster, into Spain. By his Testament 
p Courtney E. 223. b.  bearing date 10 junii, An. 1387 (10 R. 2) he also bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church at Poynings, on the right hand the Tomb of Thomas Lord Poynings his Brother; and gave ten Marks for the celebration of twenty Trentals for his Soul, and all Christian Souls, within the space of one year after his death. To joan his Daughter, for her Marriage, two hundred Marks. To the Infant, wherewith his Wife was then with Child, in case it should be a Daughter, one hundred pounds, appointing, that if he should die in such place, as that his Body could not be buried at Poynings, to the end that his friends afar off might take notice thereof, there should be a Stone of Marble provided; with an Escocheon of his Arms, and an Helmet under his Head; with an Inscription declaring his Name, and the time of his death; ordaining moreover, that the Patronage of the Church at E●●yng, should be sold, and the Money raised thereby, to be bestowed in Masses and Trentals, for the Souls of his Father, Mother, Grandfather, Brother, Sisters, and all his Allies: as also for the Souls of Sir Thomas Heryngaunt, Richard Poynings, his Uncle, Robert Boteler, and john de Lye, and for his own and all Christian Souls. Likewise that the Lady Isabel his Wife, Daughter of Sir Robert de Grey, then called- Fitz-Payne, should have the Manor of Wrentham, called Northalle, in Com. Suff. during her life; and that the Manors of Preston, juxta Ferlee, and Westdene, in Com. Suff. the Manors of Ifeld- Peverell and Leveland, in Com. Suff. and Surr. with the Rents of Staundene and Combesdene in the Isle of Shepeye, should be retained by his Executors, for the space of twenty years, for the payment of his Debts and Marriage of his younger Children.  
But after this, he went 
q Rot. Franc. 11 R ●. m. 25.  once more into Spain, with john Duke of Lancaster, where he died, as it seems; for the Probate 
r Courtney ut supra.  of his Testament bears date, 26 Sept. the same year, leaving Issue by the said Lady Isabella his Wife (Daughter 
s Claus. 17 R. 2 m. 18.  and Heir to Robert Lord Fitzpain; as also Heir 
t ●x Coll. R. G●S.  to Elizabeth her Mother, Daughter and Heir to Sir Guy de Bri●n, the younger Knight) Robert 
u Pat. 12 R 2 p. 1. m. 9  his Son and Heir, then in minority; whose Wardship was granted 
x Pat. 12 R 2 p. 1. m. 9  to Richard Earl of Arundel.  
Which Isabel, upon the death of the said Robert Lord Fitzpain, her Father, in 17 R. 2. had Livery 
y Rot. Fin 17 R. 2. m. 24.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, her Homage being respited; 
z Rot. Fin 17 R. 2. m. 24.  and departed 
a Esc. 17 R. 2 n. 46.  this life, upon the eleventh day of April, the same year, leaving 
b Esc. 17 R. 2 n. 46.  the before-specified Robert de Poynings her Son and Heir, fourteen years of age, being then seized 
c Esc. 17 R. 2 n. 46.  of the Manors of Whisshese, in Com. Surr. Stourton, in Com Wilts. Acford Fitzpain, in Com. Dors. Stoke- Curtsy, Radewey, Carey, Cherleton, Staple, Coden, and Spekinton, with the Hundred of Canyngton, in Com. Somers. Chynting, Perching, parva, Ashcombe, Wetsmeston, Walerne, Doddes, Bedyngham, with the third part of Manors of Poynings, Hangleton, and Twynem, in Com. Suss. as also of the third part of the Manors of Westwode, Totynton, and Eccles, with the Manors of Rokes●e, Terlingham, and Newynton, in Com. Cantii. But I return to Robert her Son.  
This Robert 
Robert.  in 10 H. 4. upon the death of Blanch, the Widow of his Uncle Sir Thomas de Poynings Knight, who died 
d Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 5.  without Issue; doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 5.  of all the Lands which she held in Dower: and in 4 H. 5. was by Indenture 
f Ex autogr. pen●s Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars of France, with thirty Men at Arms, and sixty Archers. In 8. H. 5. he was one of the persons assigned 
g Pat. 8 H 5. p. 2. m. 6.  to conduct the Duke of Bourbon then in England, to deep in Normandy: and to that end, to take so many Ships from the Port of Shorham, in Com. Suss. as should be requisite for his passage thither. And in 2 H. 6. being retained 
h Rot. Franc 2 H. 6. m. 4. Autog. penes. Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, with sixty men at Arms, and an hundred and eighty Archers, for half a year, he was 
* Holinsh p. 588. a. & 589. a.  with john Duke of Bedford, at the taking of Yurie: as also in that great Battle of Uernoil, where the English obtained a signal Victory.  
And having been summoned 
i Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 5 H. 4. to 23. H. 6. inclusive, departed 
k Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 24.  this life, 2 Oct. 25 H. 6. (slain at the Siege of Orleans) then seized 
l Esc ut supra.  of the Manors of Perching, great-Shelley, and Crawley, in Com. Suss. Wrentham, in Com. Suff. Wilton-Hokwold, in Com. Norff. Stoke- Curtsy, Radeweye, Carry, Cherleton, Wyke, Cheddou, Spekynton, Staple, and the Hundred of Canyngton, in Com. Somers. and Terlingham, Newenton- Bertram, UUestwode, Staundon, Combisdane, Mylton, Hoking, Rokesle, North-Craye, Totyngton, Eklys, Horsmunden, Level●nd, Peninden, Knokkynsg, and Estwell, with the Hundred of Folkeston, in Com. Cantii. leaving Alianore, the Wife of Sir Henry Percy Knight, his Cousin and next Heir; viz. Daughter of Richard Poynings, his eldest Son (who died in his life time) by Alianore, Daughter 
m Ex Coll R. GL. s.  to Sir john Berkley, of Beverston Knight, twenty four years of age. Whereupon he the said Sir Henry Percy (afterwards Earl of Northumberland) had in her right, a special Livery 
n Pat. 25. H. 6 P. 1. m. 13.  of all the Castles, Manors and Lands, which were of her Inheritance.  
¶ This last mentioned Robert, 
Robert.  Lord Poynings, had a younger Son, called Robert, who died 
o Esc 9 E. 4. n. 44.  17 Feb. 49 H. 6. (id est 9 E. 4.) being then seized 
p Esc 9 E. 4. n. 44.  of the Manors of Est-Hall, Faukam- Ayshe, and Chellesterld, in Com. Cantii. leaving 
q Esc 9 E. 4. n. 44.  Edward his Son and Heir, eleven years of age.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  being an active person in his time, became an expert Soldier; and adhered 
r Polyd Virg 552. n. 20.  to Henry Duke of Buckingham, in his designed Insurrection against King Richard, the Third: but hearing 
s Polyd Virg 552. n. 20.  of his misfortune (which in my discourse of that Duke, is fully showed) with divers persons of note, fled ᵗ to Henry Earl of Richmund, then in Brittanny. And when that Earl having advertisement 
u Ibid. 556.  of the Treachery intended towards him, by Peter Landoyse, Treasurer to the Duke of Britanny, (which was for a Reward to have delivered him up to King Richard) became necessitated to flee 
x Ibid. 556.  privily out of those parts into France, had Money given 
y Ibid. 55 6.  him, by that Duke, (together with Edward Widevile) to conduct those English to the Earl of Richmund, which he was constrained to leave behind, when he so hasted thence.  
Having therefore been thus faithful to him, in those his distresses, after that happy Victory at Bosworth-Field, whereby that Earl attained the Crown; he was 
z Ib. 567.  made choice of, for one of his Privy-Council, and in 5 H. 7. was 
a Ib. 584. n. 2●.  one of the chief Commanders sent with considerable Forces in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French. Moreover, in 9 H 7 upon that design of 
b Ib. 591. n. 10.  Margaret Duchess of Burgundy, for the setting up of Perkyn Warbeek, (a counterfeit Duke of York) he was sent 
c Ib. 591. n. 10.  Ambassador, with William Warbam, than Doctor of Law (afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury) to the Archduke into Flanders, for the discovery of that cheat: as also into 
d 〈…〉  Ireland, with a power of Soldiers, for the subduing all those, in that Realm, who gave reception to Perkyn. And in 10 H. 7. was constituted 
e 〈…〉  Deputy of Ireland, in the absence of Henry the King's younger Son, then Lieutenant of that Realm.  
In 20 H. 7. being 
f 〈…〉  one of the Knights for the King's Body, he was made 
g 〈…〉  Constable of Dovor-Castle: and in 1 H. 8. (being 
h 〈…〉  then Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, comptroller of the King's Household, and one of his Privy Council) he was again made 
i 〈…〉  Constable of that Castle; as also Warden of the Cinque-Ports. In 2 H. 8. he was sent 
k 〈…〉  to Margaret Duchess of Savoy, daughter to Maximilian the Emperor) that time Regent of the Low-Countries, with fifteen hundred Archers, to assist her against the Duke of Gueldres, and in 4 H. 8. was 
l Ib. p. 28.  one of the Ambassadors employed to Maximilian, the Emperor, from King Henry. In 5 H. 8. being 
m 〈…〉  with the King at the Siege of Therovene, he ●●●anded 
n 〈…〉  six hundred choice Men, in the Body of his Army: and upon the taking of Cournay, (upon the second of Oct. the same year) was left 
o 〈…〉  there with a strong Garrison to keep it.  
In 12 H. 8. being still Governor of Dovor-Castle, upon the landing of the Emperor Charles the Fifth, he received 
p 〈…〉  him there: but in 14 H. 8. he died 
q 〈…〉  (with the Lord Brooke and other brave Commanders) of a pestilential air.  
By Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
r 〈…〉  of Sir John Scot Knight, he had Issue 
s Ibid.  one only son, called john, who died in his life time: but by 
t Ibid.  four Concubines, three 
u Ibid.  other Sons, viz. Sir Thomas, and Sir Adrian Poynings, both K 'tis. and Edw. slain at Boloin, in 38 H. 8. As also four Daughters, viz. 
x Ibid. , Marry, married to Thomas Clinton, Margaret, married to Edmund Barry of Sennigton in Kent, ... to Sir Thomas Wilford Knight, and Rose to ... Leukenore.  
Which Sir Thomas, 
Thomas.  (the eldest of those Sons) having been 
y Herb. p. 5●4.  with Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, at the Siege of Bures, in 36 H. 8. came 
z Herb. p. 5●4.  thence to Boloin, which King Henry had beleaguered with a puissant Army, (upon the 29th of july) to give him an account of all that had passed, and merited 
a Pat. 36 H. 8 p. 84.  so well for his skilful conduct in that Military employment, and exemplary valour showed in those parts; that upon the 30th of january next ensuing, he was advanced 
b Pat. 36 H. 8 p. 84.  to the Dignity of a Baron of this Realm: and the next day following, made 
c Ibid.  General of the King's whole Army, then being in the Town and County of Boloin. But after this, I have not seen any thing farther of him; than that he Married 
d Ex Col. R. Gl. s.  Katherine, the Daughter and Co-heir of john Lord Marney, and that having by his Testament 
e allen qu. 5.  nuncupative, 17 Aug. 37 H. 8. bequeathed his body to Christian burial, (but not directing where) he died 
f allen qu. 5.  shortly after without Issue, for the probate thereof bears date, upon the 18th of May next following.  
¶ Having thus finished my Discourse, touching the ● escendents of Michael Lord Poynings, eldest Son to the first Thomas Lord Poynings, I now come to Lucas de Poynings, a younger Brother to the same Michael.  
In 23 E. 3. this Lucas 
Lucas.  having married 
g Claus 23 E 3. p. 1. m. 17  Isabel, the Widow of Henry de Burghersh; one of the Daughters of Hugh, but Sister and Co-heir to Edmund de St. john, of Basin, (which Edmund died 
h Claus 23 E 3. p. 1. m. 17.  in his minority) had an assignation 
i Ib.  of her purparty, of all the Lands of her Inheritance. And in 29 E. 3. upon partition 
k Claus. 29 E 3. in dorso m. 21.  of the Lands of Hugh de St. john, had 
l Claus. 29 E 3. in dorso m. 21.  in right of her the said Isabella, an assignation of two parts of the Manor of Erred, juxta Depteford, in Com. Cantii. as also of the Manors of UUalberton, Bridham and UUodecote, in Com. Suss. In 31 E. 3. in consideration 
m Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 3. m. 5.  of five Marks paid to the King, he obtained Licence, 
n Pat. 31 E 3. p. 3. m. 5.  that john de St. Philibert, and Margaret his Wife, (which Margaret was the elder Sister to the said Isabella) might grant unto him, and her the said Isabella, his Wife, nine Knights Feeze an half and fourth part, in Kyngesdone, Tonge, Hamme, Pysinge, Botreshangre, Merstone, and Bykenore, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies: and in 33 E. 3. was 
o Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. m. 2.  in the Wars of France.  
Moreover, in 36 E. 3. upon the death 
p Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3 m. 26.  of Margaret de St. john, Mother to Isabella his Wife, he had an assignation 
q Rot. Fin 36 E. 3 m. 26.  of the Manors of Basin, and Shireburne, as also of the Advouson of the Priory of Shireburne, and Chapel of Basin, with the Bayliwick of the Forest of Pambere; which she the said Margaret held in Dower. And in 43 E. 3. was again 
r Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 5.  in the Wars of France.  
Of his death, I have not seen any thing: but that he had Summons 
s Claus. de 〈◊〉. ann. i● dorso.  to Parliament from 42 E. 3. till 9 R. 2. inclusive. Likewise, that Isabella his wife surviving him, died 
t 〈…〉  on Saturday 16 Oct. 17 R. 2. being then seized 
u 〈…〉  of the Manor of Shirebune, and Advouson of the Priory there; also of the Manors of Basin, Bromiegh, UUarneford, Abboteston, and Lhudeshu●e, in Com. Southampt. and of the Manors of Bernham, Middelton, and Wodecote, in Com. Suss. leaving 
x 〈…〉  Sir Thomas de Poynings 
Thomas.  Knight, her son and heir, Thirty six years of age. Which Sir Thomas, soon after, doing his Homage, had Livery 
y Rot. Fin 17 R. a. in. 14.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And, in 2 H. 4. by the Title of Thomas Lord St. john, obtained Licence 
z Rot. Franc. 2 H. 4. m. 12  to go on Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, having nine persons of his retinue; viz. four Esquires, four Ycomen, one Groom; with twelve Horses, and their Furniture; and to be absent for three years.  
This Thomas, in 1 H. 6. was 
* Holingsh. p. 586 a. n. 10.  with the Earl of Salisbury, at the siege of Pont-Meulan: And, in 2 H. 6. associated 
b Rot. Fin. 2 H. 6. m. 5.  with Robert de Wilughby, to conduct and command Four hundred Men at Arms, and Twelve hundred Archers into France (for the King's service) unto john Duke of Bedford, then Regent there.  
And by his Testament, 
c Chickley, vol. 1. f. 405.  bearing date at his said Manor of Halfnaked, upon the Eve of St. Thomas the Apostle, An. 1428. (7 H. 6.) bequeathed his body to be buried within the Choir of the Priory of Borgrade, in Suffer; on the North-part of the Tomb of the Lady Philippe, sometime Countess of Arundel and Pembroke, his wife (daughter to Edmund Mortimer Earl of March:) appointing, that a Marble stone should be laid over his Grave, and twelve Torches, price six shillings eight pence, to burn at the Mass upon his Funeral day; and after Mass ended, at his Burial. Likewise, that five Tapers, weighing Forty pound of Wax, should burn about his Body at his said Funeral: and twelve poor people, bearing the before-specified Torches, each of them to have a Gown of black cloth, and twelve pence in money. To Isabella his daughter he bequeathed one dozen of silver Vessels, garnished; and constituted Maud his wife, with Sir john de Bohun K●●ght, his Executors. After which upon the seventh of March, he departed 
d Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 69.  this life; being then seized 
e Esc. 7 H. 6. n. 69.  of the Manors of Basin, Bromley, Warneford, Ludshuttr. Likewise of the Advouson of the Priory of Sh●reburne, and Bayliwick of the Forest of Pambere, with the Manors of Abboteston, and Chaunton, in Com. Southampt. leaving Constance, the wife of john Paulet; Alice, the wise of john Orrell; and john Bonevile, his Cousins and next heirs; viz. the said Constance and Alice, the daughters of Hugh his son (who died in his life-time) and john Bonevile, son of joan the third daughter: the said Constance being at that time Twenty years of age, Alice Nineteen, and john Bonevile Sixteen.  
Which john and Constance; with john Orrel, and Alice his wife; and Thomas Bonevile, Esquire, Guardian of john Bonevile, son of the before-specified john, then under age; doing their Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 8 H 6. m 18.  of the Lands of their Inheritance: Maud the Widow of the before-specified Thomas Poynings Lord St. john, having also an Assignation 
g 〈…〉  of her Dower. Which Maud 
h 〈…〉  died in 31 H. 6.   

Bradestan.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
THe first and chief person of this Family, of whom I have seen any thing much memorable, is Thomas de Bradestan, 
Thomas.  of Bradestan, within the Parish of Berkley, in Com. Gloc. the ancient seat of his Predecessors (all of them Homagers 
a Ex ●et. monumenntis in Castro de Berkley.  to the Castle of Berkley, for their Manors of Bradestan, and Stinchcombe, holden 
b Ex ●et. monumentis in Castro de Berkley.  by Knight's service,  
This Thomas, in 10 E. 2. was 
c Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 7.  in the Scotish wars. So likewise in 
d Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 4.  13 E. 2. But, in 15 ●. 2. adhering 
e Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 15 & 19 Claus de terr. Potisfactis, 16 E. ● p ● in dorso.  to Thomas Lord Berkley, against the two Spensers (those great Mynious to that King) his Lands were seized 
f Rot. Fin. 15 E. 2. m. 15 & 19 Claus de terr. Potisfactis, 16 E. ● p ● in dorso.  Howbeit, the next ensuing year, in consideration 
g Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 1  of One hundred Marks Fine; and giving Oath for his future good abearing, he obtained his pardon; 
h Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 1  the Judgement against him, and the rest of those who flood up at that time, being annulled 
i Rot. Fin. 16 E. ●. in cedul●, m. 20.  in Parliament.  
After which, in 19 E. 2. he obtained a Grant 
k Pat. 19 E. 2. p. I. m. 9  of the custody of Kingswood-Chase, near Bristol, with other advantages. And being a person in whom that unhappy King reposed much confidence; the next year following, received a special Commission 
l Pat. 20 E. 2. p. 1. m. 1●.  to raise so many men at Arms; with Archers and other Soldiers, as he could get together, for the defence and safe custody of Berkley-Castle: as also, to conduct them, if need should be, to March against those his Enemies, and Strangers, who had at that time entered the Realm. And, by another 
m Ibid.  Commission, dated 15 Octob. was made Governor of that Castle. But, so it happened; that, at the very same time, when these Commissions were coming towards him, at Bradestan, (about two Miles from Berkley) the Scene so changed, that the King was almost totally forsaken: so that those Soldiers thus raised by him, served, 
n Ibid.  in part to defend that Castle, on the behalf of the Lord Berkley: and the rest to go along with this Thomas, to pursue the King.  
In recompense therefore of this service; upon the Deposal of King Edward the Second (which soon after ensued) and advancing young Edward (his son) to the Royal Throne, he was made 
o Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  one of the Gentlemen of the King's Privy-Chamber. Moreover (through the favour of Queen Isabella) he obtained a Grant of no less than three considerable Wardships. And, in 4 E. 3. was honoured with the dignity of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. having Robes, and all other things appertaining to that Solemnity, allowed 
p Comp. W. le Zouch custod magne Garderobae, m. 10.  him out of the King's Wardrobe, as for a Banneret.  
Being therefore thus acceptable to that King, and diligently attending 
q Rot. Vase. 5 E. 3. m. a.  on his Person, in 5 E. 3. he was constituted 
r Rot. Vase. 5 E. 3. m. a.  Provost of that part of Aquitame, which lieth betwixt the two Seas. And, the same year, obtained the King's Confirmation 
s Rot. Fin. 5 ● 3. m. 5.  of that Grant, which Queen Isabella had made to him, the preceding year, of the Castle, Berton, and Tyne of Gloucester, for term of his life; paying One hundred and ten pounds yearly to the Exchequer.  
In 7 E 3. being 
t 〈◊〉. Scoc. 7 E 3 m. 31.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland; in consideration 
u Pat. 7 E 3. p. 2. m. 27.  of his good services, he had (by the consent of the Lords in Parliament) a Grant 
x Pat. 7 E 3. p. 2. m. 27.  of the Manors of S●●a●on one Rnoll, near Bristol; part of the possessions 
y Car●. 8 E 3. n. 51  of Thomas de Gournay, then attainted: And, in 8 E. 3. having been 
z Rot. Sense. 8 F. 3 m. 12.  again in the Scotish Wars, obtained Licence 
a Pat. 8 ●● 3. p. 2. m. 12.  to amortize the said Manor of Rnoll, to find a Priest to celebrate Divine Service for ever, in the Chapel of Bradestan, for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of all the Faithful deceased: as also a Commission 
b Ibid.  to exercise Martial Law, in divers Counties.  
In 9 E. 3. in consideration 
c Rot. S●●● 9 E. 3. m. 17.  of his continued service, in attending the person of the King; he obtained a Grant, 
d Rot. S●●c 9 E. 3. m. 17.  in Fee, of the Manors of Dun●●e, and Cherueside, lying in Scotland, within the County of Barwick upon swede; which came to the Crown by ●he forfeiture of Patri● de Dunbar, late Earl of March: and, in 10 E. 3. procured a Charter 
e Cart 10 E. 3. n. 47.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn Lands within his Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Southampt. with a Market there every week, and a Fair once a year. In which year also, by reason 
f Claus. 10 E. 3. ● dorsom. 10  of his attendance upon the King out of Scotland, and sudden return, he was (by command) to make again thither; he had respite 
g Claus. 10 E. 3. ● dorsom. 10  given him for the payment of all such Moneys, as were due from him to the Exchequer, until the Quindesme of St. Hillary.  
And, in 11 E. 3. had a Grant 
h Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of a Ship, called Christmas, taken in fight from the French, by the Merchants of B●stoll. In 12 E. 3. he was 
i Rot. Alem. 〈…〉 m 6.  in that great Expedition made by King Edward into Flanders. So likewise 
k Rot Sco●. 12 E. 3. m 23.  in that of Scotland, the same year. And, having been a servant 
l Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 12. Claus. 13. P. 3. m. 11.  in Court to the same King, from his youth; as also advanced 
m Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 12. Claus. 13 P. 3. m. 11.  to the dignity of a Banneret; to the intent 
n Rot Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 12 Claus. 13. p. 3. m. 11.  that he might the better support himself in that degree; in 13 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
o Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 12. Claus. 13. P. 3. m. 11.  of Five hundrd Marks per annum, to be paid to him and his heirs out of the Exchequer; the one half thereof at Easter, and the other at Michaelmass, until such time, as the King should otherwise provide for him, in Lands of an equivalent value. In which year, he was again 
p Rot. Alem. 13 ●. 3. m. 7.  in the wars of Flanders: and, in farther consideration 
q Rot. Vas●. 13. E. 3. m. 8.  of his many and special services, obtained a Grant 
r Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 8.  for life of the Manor of Shaldeford, in Com. Surr. Also, in 14 E. 3. in lieu 
s ●sc. ad quoth Dampn. 14 ● 3. n. 20. E. tract. dona● 14 E. 3. m. 7.  of those Five hundred Marks per annum, given unto him, as abovesaid; he had another Grant 
t ●sc. ad quoth Dampn. 14 ● 3. n. 20. E tract. dona● 14 E. 3. m. 7.  in Fee of the Castle and Manor of Thlanver, with the Territory and Lordship of Buelt, in South- Wales, which Alice de Laci Countess of Lincoln held for life: as also 
u Rot. ●in. 14 E. 3 m. 24.  of all the Temporaltes of the Archbishop of York, in Com. Gloa. In which year he was 
x Rot. Alem. 14 E 3 m. 23.  again in Flanders: So likewise 
y Rot. Alem 15 b. 3. m. 15.  in 15 E. 3. being then retained 
z Pat. 15 E 3. p. 2. m. 25.  to serve the King in his Wars beyond Sea with one Banneret, five Knights, ten men at Arms, and twenty Archers; and employed as a Commissioner 
a Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3 m. 4.  into Scotland, with Henry of Lancaster Earl of Derby; having a grant 
b Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 4.  of an Hundred ninety three pounds out of the Exequer.  
In 16 E. 3. he was 
c Rot Franc●. 16 E. 3. m. 24  in that notable Expedition, then made into Britanny, with Four Knights, besides himself, fifteen Esquires, and twenty Archers on Horseback; and for the wages of himself and his retinue, had Twenty eight sacks of Wool assigned 
d Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  unto him. In 17 E. 3. being again 
e Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3 m 13.  in the Wars of France; upon 
f Ib. m. 12.  the Truce then made betwixt King Edward (during his stay in Britanny) and Philip de Valois; through the Mediation of Pope Clement, he was one of the Ambassadors appointed 
g Ib. m. 12.  to go to Rome, there to Treat with the same Philip, or his Commissioners, in the presence of the Pope (not as a Judge, but as a Friend to each) concerning certain Dominions, Dignities, Honours, and Lands, touching which there had been much contest.  
In 19 E. 3. he was again 
h Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 13  in the Wars of France, in that Expedition, made for the relief 
i ●rois. f. 59 b.  of Aguy●on. So likewise in 
k Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. ●. m. 4.  20 E 3 21 
l Rot Franc 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  E. 3. and 
m Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3 m 6.  22 E. 3. In which 22th year, in consideration 
n Pat. 22 E. 3 p. 1. m. 43.  of his good services, he obtained a Grant 
o Pat. 22. E. 3 p. 1. m. 43.  for six Tuns of Wine, during his life, at the King's price, to be received in the Port of 〈◊〉, yearly. As also a Grant 
p Rot. Scoc. 22 E. 3 m 5.  of the Manors of Ouns, and Chern●●de, near 〈◊〉, upon tweed; and of divers Lands and Tenements in Cala●●. In which Garrison he continued 
q Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3. m. 2.  the next ensuing year. And, in 25 E. 3. having been 
r Rot. Vas●. 25 E. 3. m. 6.  in the Wars of Gasco●●, he procured the King's Licence 
s Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 3. m. 2.  for amortizing of six Messages, four Acres of Land, twelve Acres of Meadow, twelve Acres of Wood, and Heath, and One hundred shillings Rend in 〈◊〉, near Bristol; for the founding a Chantry, at the Altar of St. Michael, in the Parish-Church of our Lady at Winterbourne, for two Priests; there to celebrate Divine Service daily, for the good estate of himself, during this life; and for the health of his Soul afterwards; as also for the Souls of his Ancestors, and all the Faithful deceased.  
In 26 E. 3. he was constituted 
t Rot. ●ranc●. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners for arraying of all Knights, Esquires, and others, within the County of Glecest●●, for the defence of this Realm (an Invasion from the French being then feared:) and, in 33 E. 3. attended 
u Frois. f. 100L. a.  the King, in his Expedition then made into France; where he arrived 
x Frois. f. 100L. a.  two days ●●fore the Feast of All-Saints. About this time, also, being made Governor 
y Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  of the Castle of 〈◊〉, with Sixty pounds per annum for that service given 
z Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  to him, for his life; he became instrumental 
a Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  for the Walling of that Town.  
And, having been summoned 
b Claus. de iisd ann in dorso  to Parliament from 16 E. 3. until 34 of that King's Reign inclusive departed 
c Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 19  this life upon Tuesday, next ensuing the Festival of St. Bartholomew; being then seized 
d Esc. 34 E. 3. n. 19  of the Manor of the Stanlake, Broughton and Bourto●, with the Advowsons' of the Churches of Stanlake, and Broughton, in Com. Oxon. Of the Manors of Somerford- Ma●duit, and Whitele, with the Advouson of the Church of Somerford, and Chapel of Whitele, in Com. Wilts of the Manors of Muttone, and ●ylmesham, in Com. Wig●rn. Of the moiety of the Manor of Shaldeford, in Com. Surr. Essex. and of the Townships of Dunce, Rode, and Thirneside, within the County of Barwick, in Scotland: And was likewise ●eised for life of the Castle of Glecester, with a Meadow called Gastle-mede; and the Tyne, called Gastle-●oule, by the King's Grant: as also jointly with Agnes his Wife; and to the heires-males of their two bodies, of the Manor of Winterbourne, in Com. Gloc. with the Advouson of the Church; leaving 
e Ibid.  Thomas, his Grandson (son of Robert, his son and heir, who died in his life-time) his next heir, eight years of age: and Agnes his wife surviving 
f Claus. 34 E. 3 m. 1.   
Of which Robert I find 
g Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 2. in dorso.  that, being taken prisoner in 19 E. 3. by the Citizens of Pisa, in his journey to the Holy Land, the King caused all the Merchants of Pisa, then in London; and those of St. Luca, with their goods, to be arrested, till he was delivered; twelve of them being thereupon committed to the Tower of London; who undertaking for his enlargement, were Bailed. But, I return to Thomas, his grandson, whose Wardship was granted to Queen Philippe, Wife to King Edward the Third.  
This Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 43 E. 3. upon the death of Agnes his grandmother, obtained, for his maintenance, until he should arrive at his full age, a grant 
h Rot. Fin. 43 E. 3. m. 19  of the third part of the Manors of Uedeleye, in Com. Essex, and third part of the moiety of the Manor of Shaldeford, in Com. Surr. as also of the Manor of Wynterbourne, in Com. Gloc. which she held in Dower: and, the same year was 
i Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m 5.  in that Expedition then made into France. But departed 
k Esc 48 E. 3. n. 10.  this life upon Tuesday, next after the Feast of St. Dunstan, 48 E. 3. being at that time seized 
l Esc 48 E. 3. n. 10.  of the Manor of Shaldeford, within the Town of Lollingham, in Com. Surr. Of the Manor of Multon, in Com. Wigorn. Of the Manors of Bradestan, and Stinchescombe, with the Hundred of Berkley, and Manor of Wynterbourne, all in Com. Gloc. Of the Manor of Alvithley, in Com. Essex, and Eversley, in Com. Southampt. leaving 
m Esc 48 E. 3. n. 10.  Elizabeth, his sole daughter and heir, then of the age of eight months. Which Elizabeth, in 13 R. 2. making proof 
n Claus. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 26 Pat. 19 R. 2 p. 2. m. 17.  of her age (being then Married 
o Claus. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 26 Pat. 19 R. 2 p. 2. m. 17.  to Walter de la Pole) had Livery 
p Claus. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 26 Pat. 19 R. 2 p. 2. m. 17.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

West.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
THe first mention I have seen of this Family, is in 17 E. 2. where Thomas de West, 
Thomas.  having Married Alianore, the daughter 
a Fin. Levat. tres ●eptim. Mich. 17 E. 2. Warr.  and heir to Sir john de Cantilupe of Sniterfeld, in Com. Warr. Knight, obtained the King's Charter 
b Cart. 17. E. 2. n. 10.  for a Market, every week there, upon the Tuesday: as also for a Fair yearly, upon the Eve and Day of St. Kenelm, and six days after. Likewise for Free-warren to them and the heirs of their two Bodies, in all their Demesn-lands there. In which year he served 
c Claus. 17 E. 2 in dorso, m. 24  in the Parliament then held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for that County.  
In 19 E. 2. this Thomas received 
d Comp.  the honour of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. his Robes, and all Accoutrements for that Solemnity, being then allowed 
e Tho de 〈◊〉, etc.  out of the King's great Wardrobe: and in 1 E. 3. obtained Licence 
f 〈…〉  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Rughcombe, in Wiltshire.  
In 4 E. 3. he was made Governor 
g Rot. Fin 4 E. 3. m. 11.  of the Castle of Christ-Church, in Com. Southampt. and, in 7 E. 3. served in 
h Rot. Scoc. 7 E 3. m. ●  that Expedition then made into Scotland. So likewise in 
i Rot. Sc●●. 9 E. 3. m. 9  9 E. 3. And, in 12 E. in 
k Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. P. a. m 3.  that of Flanders, with William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury. As also in 
l Rot. Ale● 13 E. 3. m. 3.  13 E. 3. And, the same year, in consideration 
m Rot. V●●c. 13 E. 3. m. 10.  of those his services, obtained a Grant 
n Rot. V●●●. 13 E. 3. m. 10.  in Fee, for Return of all Writs, and Summons of the Exchequer, within his Lordships of Swalclyff and Sutton, in Com. Wilis.  
In 16 E. 3. he accompanied 
o Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. in. 26.  Laurence de Hastings Earl of Pembroke, in that memorable Expedition, then made into France: In which, and other his great employment, he merited so well, that he then had summons 
p Claus. de codem anno in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Peers of this Realm. In 19 E. 3. he was again 
q Rot. Fran. 19 E. 3 m. 16  in the Wars of France, with Richard Earl of Arundel, After which time I find no more mention of him.  
To him succeeded another Thomas, 
Thomas.  his son and heir. Which Thomas, in 20 E. 3. being a Knight, was 
r Rot. Franc. 20 h. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  in the Wars of France (the English at that time being victorious at Cressi:) and, in 29 E. 3. in 
s Rot. Scoc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  the Scotish Wars. In 33 E. 3. he accompanied 
t Rot Vasc. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  Thomas de Cherleton) than Lord Chamberlain to the King (into Galcoine: and in 44 E. 3. served again 
u Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 9  in those Wars of Gascoine. In I R. 2. he was 
x Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 6.  in the Fleet, with john de Arundel, the King; s Marshal on the Seas: And, in 3 R. 2. in 
y Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 6.  the Wars of France, with Thomas of Wodstoke Earl of Buckingham. In 8. R. 2. he was retained 
z Ex autogr. pen●s. Cler. pell  to serve in the Scotish Wars, for Forty days, the King himself being in person there. And in 
a Ibid.  9 R. 2, for one quarter of that year, in fortifying of Calais.  
In 10 R. 2. he was again 
b Rot. Franc. 10 R. 2 m. 13.  in the wars of France; but died 
c Esc. 10 R. 2 n. 5 ●.  3 Sept. the same year; being then seized 
d Esc. 10 R. 2 n. 5 ●.  of the Manor of Compton- Valence, in Com. Dorset. and of the third part of the Manor of Trente, in Com. Somerset. Of the Manors of Snyterfelde, in Com. Warr. Welneford, Wes●one, and Willerseye in Com. Gloc. Hempston- Cantelo, in Com. Devon. Okehangre, Newton- Valence, and Terstwode, in Com. Southampt. Wyke, Haseldene, Est-Hacche, Napprede, Roughcombe, Swal●●yve; Eston juxta Berewyk; Uptone, Bradinore, Sutton- Mandevile Stratford- Tony,; and Neuton- Tony, in Com. Wilts. leaving 
e Esc. 10 R. 2 n. 5 ●.  Thomas his son and heir Twenty one years of age (which Thomas was born at UUyke juxta Tissebury, in Com. Wilts.) Alice his Wife then surviving. Who, by her Testament, 
f Rous. f. 29. b.  bearing date at Hynton- Martel 15 julii, Ann. 1395. bequeathed her body to be buried in the Priory of Christ-Church, in Com. Southampt. where her Ancestors lay interred: and gave to Thomas her son a Bed of Tapiters'. Work; as also a pair of Matyn-Books, a pair of Bedes; and a Ring wherewith she was espoused to God, which were the Lord her Fathers. To joan her Son's Wife a Bed paled black and white. To Sir Nicholas Clyfton Knight, and Eleanore his Wife, her daughter, and Thomas clyfton her son, One hundred and twenty pounds. To her Sister Dame Lucy Fizherbert Prioress of Shaftsbury Forty pounds. To her sister Thomase Blount, a Nun at Romeseye Forty Marks. And bequeathed Eighteen pounds ten shillings for Four thousand and four hundred Masses, to be sung and said, for the Soul of Sir Thomas West, her Lord and Husband; her own Soul, and all Christian-Souls, in the most haste that might be, within fourteen nights next after her decease.  
I now return to Thomas 
Thomas.  her son.  
This Thomas, succeeding his Father in that fair inheritance, whereof he died seized (as before is observed) was 
g Rot. Franc. 11 R. 2. m. 6.  in the Wars of France, in 11 R. 2. And, in 19 R. 2. upon the death of the before-specified Alice, his Mother, doing his Homage, had Livery 
h Rot. Fin. 19 R. 2. m. 19  of the Lands, which she held in Dower. In 22 R. 2. he accompanied 
i Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 3. m. 38.  Edmund Duke of Albemarle into Ireland, for the defence of that Realm: and, having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 2 & 5 H. 4. by his Testament, 
l Arunde●. vol. 1. 208. b.  bearing date 8 Apr. An. 1405. (6 H. 4.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the new Chapel, in the minster of Christ-Church-●wyneham; and to the work of that Church One hundred pounds. Also to the Treasury, there One hundred pounds; upon condition, that once in the year, the Canons of that Monastery, should keep solemnly the Mind (id est the Obits) of Thomas his Father, Alice his Mother, his own, and joan his Wife's Mind. He also bequeathed Eighteen pounds eighteen shillings four pence for Four thousand and five hundred Masses, for his Soul, to be fulfilled within half a year after his decease: Likewise to his daughter joan a Thousand pounds: and departed ᵐ this life upon Easter-Day, the same year: being seized 
n Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 26.  of the Manors of Berton- Peverell, Okehangre, UUinkton, Newton- Valence, Terstwode, and Hale, in Com. Southampt. Hempston- Cantelo, in Com. Devon. Blachinton, in Com. Suss. and Wolweton, Bear, and Newton- Peverell, in Com. Dorset. leaving 
o Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 26.  Thomas 
Thomas.  his son and heir Fourteen yeaes of age.  
By another Inquisition 
p Esc. 14 H. 4. n. 8.  teken in 14 H. 4. it appears, that he also died seided of the Manors of B●oxham, in Com. Linc. Burstall, and Herdeby, in Com. Leic. and Snytenfeld, in Com. Warr.  
In 7 H. 4. this Thomas, having Married 
q Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 6.  Ida, one of the daughters and coheirs of Almaric de St. Amand, making proof of her age, had Livery, 
r Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 6.  of the Lands of her Inheritance: and, in 3 H. 5. was 
s Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5 m. 17.  in the Wars of France, with that victorious King: In which year, upon the Festival of St. Peter ad vin●ula (being on his journey into those parts) he declared his Testament; 
t Chichley. vol. 1. 297. ●.  whereby he bequeathed his body to Ecclesiastic Sepulture; appointing, that no more than Forty pounds should be spent in Meat, Drink, and Tapers, upon the day of his Funeral; and Twenty four pounds given to two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service, for the space of two years after his death, for the health of his Soul; as also for the Souls of his Progenitors, and all the Faithful deceased.  
Not long after which, viz. upon the last day of September next ensuing, he departed 
u Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 28.  this life, being then seized, 
x Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 28.  of the Manor of Bloxham (in Resteven) in Com. Linc. Hempston- Cantelo, in Com. Devon. Suytenfeld, in Com. Warr. Burstall, and Herdeby, in Com. Leic. Compton- Valence, Hynton- Martell, Bear, Newton- juxta Sturmyster- Marshal, and Mapoudre, in com. Dors. Missomers-Norton, in Com. Somers. Berton- Peverell, Okehangre, Neuton- Valence, Terstwode, and Winketon, in Com. Southampt Stratford- Tony,. and Neweton- Tony, in Com. Wilts. as also the Manors of ●wherst, Sunting- Peverel, Offington, Blechington, and Ripe, in Com. Suss. leaving 
y Ibid.  Reginald 
Reginald.  his brother and heir Twenty one years of age.  
Which Reginald, doing his Homage soon after, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 7.  of his Lands: and, before the end of that year (scilicet 4 H. 5) being then a Knight, was 
a Rot. Franc. 4 H. 5. m. 3.  in the Wars of France; and made 
* Holingsh. ● 562 b. n. 30.  Governor of St. Lo, upon the taking thereof. So likewise in 
b Rot. Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 4.  7 H. 5. at which time he was made Captain 
c Pat. Norm. 7 H. 5. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Castle of de la Mote in Normandy. And, in 9 H. 5. served again 
d Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m. 15.  in those French Wars. In 5 H. 6. upon the death of Thomas Lord lafoy War, he had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 5 H. 6. m. 4.  of the Lands of his Mother's Inheritance, she being sister and heir to the said Thomas (as in my discourse of that Family is showed.) In 8 H. 6. he was also retained 
f Ex autogr, penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King again, in those Wars of France, for one whole year, with Thirty Men at Arms, and Seventy Archers; at which time he went 
g Rot. Franc. 8 H. 6. m. 19  thither accordingly. And in 19 H. 6. being 
h Rot. Franc. 19 H. 6. m. 6.  beyond Sea, intended 
i Rot. Franc. 19 H. 6. m. 6.  a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  
In 25 H. 6. purposing 
k Rot. Franc. 25 H. 6. m. 7.  to go to Rome, and thence to the Holy Land, he had the King's Letters 
l Rot. Franc. 25 H. 6. m. 7.  directed to Theodore Archbishop of ●cleme, and to all Governors and Commanders within his Territories; requesting them, that he might have free passage, throughout those parts, without payment of any Tribute, opening of his Letters, or search of what he carried. And having been summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. an. in dorso.  to Parliament, as Lord la War, from 5 H. 6. to 28. of that King's Reign, inclusive, departed 
n Esc 29 H. 6. n. 21.  this life, upon the 27th of August, 29 H. 6. being then seized 
o Esc 29 H. 6. n. 21.  of the Manors of Burstall and Herdeby, in Com. Leic. Bristelington, Shipton- Mulet, and North- Perot, in Com. Somerset. Wolweton, Mapowdre, Hynton-Martell, Mayne-Martell, and Compton Valence in Com. Dorset Bourne-Hall,. and Hertesbourne, in Com. Hertf. Offington, Sunting, jehurst, juxta Henfeild; Portes●ade, Aldryngton, Blechington, Flecching, Ripe, Exeter, Fokynton, and Sapurton, in Com. Suss Okehangre, Barton- Peverill Newton- Valence Thirstewode,;; and Wynketon, in Com. Suss. Alington, Newton- Tony Swalecliffe, East-Hacche, Eston, Brodmere- Lucy's, Charleton,; and Fountell, in Com. Wilts. Wyke- War, in Com. Gloc. Hempston- Cantelow, in Com. Devon. Fakenham Asps in Com. Suff. Swynesheved, Syxhill, and Bloxham, in Com. Linc. with 
p Claus. 29 H. 6. m. 8.  the Patronage of the Abbey of Swynesheved as also of the Parish-Church of Swineshed; and Free-Chappel of Barthorp, and Advouson of the Church of Bloxham, in Com. Linc. leaving 
q Esc. ut sulpra.  Richard his son and heir Nineteen years of age.  
Which Richard 
Richard.  being 
r Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22.  a stout assertor of the Lancastrian Interest; in consideration 
s Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22.  of his special services in the Wars of that time with the House of York, in 38 H. 6. obtained a Grant 
t Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22.  of Forty pounds per annum during his life, to be received out of the issues and profits of the Manor of Old Wutton, in Com. Wilts., part of the possessions of Richard Duke of York, then attainted.  
But the Scene soon after changing; taking no pleasure in living under the power of those, unto whom he had been formerly an active adversary; in 3 E. 4. he got Licence 
u Rot. Franc. 3 E. 4. m. 12.  to go beyond Sea, and to take with him Twelve servants; and as many Horses, not exceeding the value of Forty shillings a piece; and there to continue.  
And having been summoned 
x Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 38 H. 6. until 12 E. 4. inclusive, departed 
y Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 62.  this life upon the 10th of March, 16 E. 4. being then seized 
z Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 62.  of the Manor of Hempston- Cantlo, in Com. Devon. Mapaudre, Wolverton, Cherleton; Compton- Valence Hynton- Martel Main Martel;;; and Newton- Peverel; in Com. Dors. Burnhall, and Hertesborne, in Com. Hertf. Newton- Valence Wynketon, Barton- Peverel Okenhanger,;; and Thirstewed, in Com. Sout●ampt. Midsomer-Norton, Brustlyngton, Shipton- Malet, Eston- Lucy's, Swalclyffe, Est-Hacche; Alyngton, Bredmere, Wyke, with the Park of Round; Sutton- Mandevile, Stratford- Tony, Hasildon, and Upton, in Com. Wilts. leaving 
a Esc. 16 E. 4. n. 62.  Thomas his son and heir Nineteen years of age.  
Which Thomas obtained a special Livery 
b Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  of his Lands, upon the first of September next following, though he then wanted of his full age; and stood in such favour with King Henry the Seventh, that in the first year of his Reign, he obtained a Grant 
c Pat 1 H. 7. p. 4.  in special tail of the Castle, Barony, Honour, Lordship, Town, and Burrough of Brembre, in Com. Suss. as also of the Manor of King's- Bernes, West-Gr●nsted, Knapp, and Washington. Likewise of the Towns, and Burrough of Shorham, and Horsham; of the Forest of St. Leonard, with the Parks of Beanbush, and Knap: Of the Hundreds of Braford, Stenynge, Grenestede, Burbeche, and Werdham; with the Half-Hundred of Esteworthe, and Half-Hundred of Fishergate: all which Manors came to the Crown, by the attainder 
d Pat 1 H. 7. p. 4.  of john Duke of Norfolk, then newly slain at Bosworth-Field.  
Moreover, in 7 H. 7. he was 
e Polyd. Virg. p. 584. n. 30.  one of the Chief Commanders in that Army, then sent into Flanders, in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French. So likewise in 
f Ibid. p. 600. n. 30.  12 H. 7. of those Forces at that time raised for suppressing the Cornish-mens' Insurrection. And, in 5 H. 8. attended 
g Herb. Hist. ●. of H 8. p. 36.  King Henry in that Voyage-Royal to Therovene, and Tournay.  
In 6 H. 8. he waited 
* Stows Ann.  on the Lady Mary (the King's sister) into France, in order to her Marriage with King Lewes the Twelfth, which was solemnised at Abbevile. And, in 14 H. 8. upon the second coming of the Emperor Charles the Fifth into England, amongst other of the English Nobility, he attended him 
* Godw. p. 54.  from Gravelin, to Calais, and so to Dovor, etc. By his Testament, 
h Porth. qu. 2.  bearing date 8 Oct. 17 H. 8. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Tomb of Freestone, within the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Broadwater; appointing, that his Executors should bury him according to his honour; and give two pence a piece in Alms to every poor Man and Woman, who would come and receive it, at the same Church of Broadwater. Towards the charges whereof, he willed, that his Collar of Gold of Garters, and Chain which he usually wore should be sold. He likewise bequeathed to the said Church of Broadwater, his Mantle of Blue Velvet of the Garter, and his Gown of Crimson Velvet belonging thereto; therewith to make two Altarclothes.  
To Sir Thomas West his son and heir, he gave all his Hangings and Bedding, within his great Chamber at O●fyngton; and died shortly after: for the probate thereof beareth date 12 Febr. next ensuing; Alianore his wife surviving him. Which Alianore, by her Testament, 
i Hogen. qu. 41.  bearing date 10th Maii, An. 1536. (28 H. 8.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Tomb, with the said Thomas Lord la War, her late Bedfellow (viz. in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Broadwater, in Com. Suss.) appointing, that a Priest should sing for her at Broadwater, for the space of one year; and that her Executors should give him, for his wages, Ten Marks.  
This Thomas, late Lord La War, had issue 
k Ibid. & Porth. ut supra.  four Sons, viz. Thomas his son and heir, Owen George, and Leonard: and three Daughters; viz. ... Wife of Sir Anthony St. Amand Knight, Catherine, and Barbara.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  (his son and heir) in 22 H. 8. with the rest of the Peers in Parliament, subscribed 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  that Declaration, sent to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they gave him advertisement, that his Supremacy here, would be in danger to be cast off, in case he did not comply with King Henry in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine. And, in 31 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the greater Monasteries, obtained a Grant 
m Pat. 3●. H. 8. p. 4.  of the s●ite and circuit of the Abbey of Wherwell, in Com. Southampt. with the Lordships of Wherwell, Weston, M●ddleton, Totington, Bolington, Good, alias Goodworth, Clateford, and Anne- parva, thereto belonging, unto himself, and Elizabeth his Wife, and his heirs; in exchange for the Manors of Halfnaked, and UUa●●erton, in Com. Suss. with their Appurtenances in Mendham, Byrdham, UUestychenor, Hunstoll, Ivernoll, Woodcote, Westerton, Strethampton, Boxgrave, Compton, Dissham, and Yapton, in the same County: Which Manors, the King; through the incitation of Cromwell, and other the chief contrivers in the dissolution of the Religious Houses, gained from him; to prevent the future restitution of those Lands, to such uses whereunto they were originally intended.  
This Thomas Lord la Warr having no 
n Rot. Parl. de eodem anno.  issue of his Body, took William his Brother's son (who stood his next heir) and bred him up in his own house: But he, being not content to stay till his Uncle's natural death, prepared 
o Rot. Parl. de eodem anno.  poison to dispatch him quickly. Which being discovered, so highly incensed the good old man; that, in 2 E. 6. upon complaint thereof in Parliament, he procured a special Act 
p Rot. Parl. de eodem anno.  to attaint him, so that he might not be capable of succeeding him in his Lands or Honor. After which, departing 
q I. 11 in office Arm. s. 35. a.  this life at Offyngton, on Tuesday, 9 Oct. An. 1554. (1 & 2 Pb. & M) he was buried 
r I. 11 in office Arm. s. 35. a.  at Bridgwater.  
To whom (notwithstanding) succeeded William 
William.  his said Nephew, and next heir. Which William bearing 
* Hollingsh p. 1133. b● n. 40.  the Title of Lord la War, served 
* Hollingsh p. 1133. b● n. 40.  in the English Army at the siege of St. Quintin's in Picardy, in 4 Mariae.  
And, in 5 Eliz. in the Parliament then held, procuring a Restoration 
s Rot. Parl. de eodem ●● no.  in blood, he obtained a new Creation 
t Ex stemmate.  to the Title of Lord la War: And, having Married Elizabeth, daughter to Thomas Strange of Chesterton, departed 
u Ex stemmate.  this life in An. 1595. (38 Eliz.) leaving 
x Ex stemmate.  issue, Thomas 
Thomas.  his son and heir. Which Thomas, in 39 Eliz. exhibiting his Petition 
y Journal of Parl. de codem anno.  to the Queen, in the Parliament then held, to be restored to the place and precedency of his Ancestors, obtained 
z Journal of Parl. de codem anno.  his desire; being thereupon set 
a Journal of Parl. de codem anno.  betwixt the Lord Willoughby of Cresby, and the Lord Berkley. This Thomas took to Wife 
b Ms. in offic. Arm.  Anne, daughter to Sir Francis Knolles Knight of the Garter, and Treasurer of the Household to Queen Elizabeth, and by her had issue 
c Ms. in offic. Arm.  two sons, Robert who married ... daughter of Sir Henry Cook Knight, but died without issue; and Thomas. 
Thomas.  As also six daughters; Lucy married to Henry Ludlow Esquire; Catherine, who died unmarried; Eleanor wedded to William Savage; Anne to john son and heir of Sir Brian Pellet Knight, Penelope, and Elizabeth.  
Which Thomas, in An. 1609. (7 jac.) being made 
d Annal. R. Jac per E. Howes.  Captain-General of all the Colonies, then planted, or to be planted in Uirginia, went 
e Annal. R. Jac per E. Howes.  thither with three Ships, and an Hundred and fifty men, most Artificers: but died 
f Annal. R. Jac per E. Howes.  in that Voyage; leaving issue 
g Ms in officio Arm. ut supra.  by Cecilie his Wife, daughter of Sir Thomas Shirley Knight, Henry his son and heir, and six daughters; jane, Elizabeth, Anne, Cecilie Lucy, and Catherine.  
Which Henry took to Wife Isabella, the daughter of Sir Thomas Edmund's Knight, Treasurer of the Household to King Charles 
Charles.  the First; and had issue by her Charles his son and heir, who married Anne the daughter of john wild of Dortwiche, in Com. Wigorn. Esquire (and Sergeant at Law) and two daughters; Elizabeth, wedded to Francis Binlos' Esquire, and Mary to ... Orme, Citizen of London. Which Charles hath issue two sons, Charles' and john; and cecily a daughter.   

Montgomerie.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
IN 20 E. 3. john de Montgomeri was 
a Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3 p. 1. m. 13.  in that great Expedition, then made into France: and in 21 E. 3. was made Captain 
b Cart. & Pat. apud (alef 21 E. 3. m. 4.  of Calais: as also Admiral 
c Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  of the King's whole Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames to the Westwards. He had summons 
d Claus. de codem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 10 E. 3. but never after, nor any of his Descendants.   

Wilinton.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
THough but one of this Family, and no more than once, had ever any summons to Parliament, whereby he could be entitled to the honour of a Peer of this Realm: yet have I thought fit to take notice of his Ancestors, before I descend to speak of him.  
In 8 H. 3. Ralph 
Ralph.  de Wilinton, being made 
a Pat 8 H. 3. p 1. m. 2.  Governor of Bristol, Castle, had also 
b Pat 8 H. 3. p 1. m. 2.  the Wardenship of the Forest, with that of the Chase of Rainsham granted unto him: And, in 9 H. 3. residing 
c Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 3.  at that Castle, in order to the King's service; obtained, 
d Ibid.  for his support therein, the Scutage for four Knights Fees; which Fees he held of the son and heir of Roger de Kaanes, in Su●●ex.  
In 17 H. 3. this Ralph was also Governor 
e Pat. 17 H. 3. m. 4.  of the Divises-Castle, in Com. Wiltes. and, in 38 H. 3. made 
f Pat. 38 H. 3. m. 2.  Sheriff of Devon: and Governor of the Castle at Exeter; which trust he held 
g Rot. Pip. 38 & 39 Devon.  for the space of one whole year. About the same time, he was constituted 
h Pat. 48 H. 3. m 8.  Governor of the Isle of Lundey. But afterwards adhered 
i Esc. 50 H. 3.  to the Rebellions Barons.  
To this Ralph succeeded john 
john.  his son and heir. Which john, in 11 E. 1. obtained a grant 
k Ex magno Regist. Ducat. Lanc. tit. Wall.  from the King of the Castle of Reirkenny in UUales, to himself and Ralph his brother, in Fee: as also of the Manors of Brohtone, Elistone, and Drchestone, in Com. Wilts. after the death of Margaret the wife of john Giffard of Brimsfeild; all which came to the Crown by the Attainder 
l Ex magno Regist. Ducat. Lanc. tit. Wall.  of john Maltravers: and, in 27 E. 1. procured Licence 
m Pat. 27 H. 1. m. 16.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Yate, in Com. Gloc.  
Likewise, in 4 E. 2. for 
n Ca●t. 4 E. 2. n. 37.  Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, within his Manors of Yate, Polton, Sandhurst, Hatherley, Abbynton, and Weston, in that County; Umberley, Brykinton, Beauford, Houshage, Stoke- Rivers, and Langley, in Com. Devon. Fowton and Langlos, in Com. Cornub. Calston, in Com. Wiltes. Staullputte, in Com. Berks. Chiriton, in Com. Warr. and Pelondon, in Com. Essex.  
In 15 E. 2. this john, taking 
o Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 381.  part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in that Rebellious Insurrection, then by him made, was imprisoned; 
p Lel coll. vol. 1 p. 381.  and thereby, sorfeiting all, his Lands were seized 
q Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  into the King's hands, the Isle of Lundey being 
r Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  part. But King Edward the Third restored 
s Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  them to him again. Whereupon he passed 
t Ibid.  the Isle of Lundey to Ralph 
Ralph.  his son, in Fee; who sold 
u Ibid.  it to William de Montacute.  
Which Ralph, in 15 E. 3. being 
x Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 6.  in that Expedition then made into Scotland, was 
y Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 6.  of the retinue with Henry de Lancaster Earl of Derby. Moreover, in 16 E. 3. he had summons 
z Claus. de codem an. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: and in 19 E. 3. (being then a Banneret, 
a Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  and residing 
b Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 4.  in Glocestershire) received command 
c Rot. Franc 19 E. 3. m. 4.  to attend the King upon the Feast day of St. Laurence, well fitted with Horse and Arms, and to sail with him beyond Sea: Also, in 21 E. 3. he was again 
* Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in the Wars of France: and departed 
d Esc. 22 E. 3. n. 29.  this life 14 Apr. 22 E. 3. without issue; being then seized 
e Esc. 22 E. 3. n. 29.  of the Manors of Lanteglos, juxta Fawy, in Com. Cornub. Frampton- Cotel, Abbynton, Sandhirst, Polom, Yate, and Weston, in Com. Gloc. Staulputts, in Com. Berks. Wamberlegh, Honyshawe, Beauford, and Stoke- Rivers, in Com. Devon. leaving Reginald de Wylinton, his Uncle, his next heir, Fifty years of age.   

Patshull.  
[16 E. 3.]  
IN the time of King Henry the Third, Simon 
Simon.  de Patshull held 
a Testa de Nevil Bedf.  the Manor of Bletsho, in Com. Bedf. of the Barony of Bedford, by the service of one Knights Fee. And, in 17 H. 3. Hugh de Patshull, 
Hugh.  Uncle 
b Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 10.  to Manned, the wife of Nigel de Mowbray, gave 
c Rot. Fin. 17 H. 3. m. 10.  to Hubert de Burgh Three hundred Marks fine, on the behalf of the said Maud, that she might marry where she should think fit, and enjoy her Dowry in the Manors of Hovingham, and Burton, in Com. Ebor. and Rivers, in Rent.  
To one of these succeeded another Simon; 
Simon.  who, in 23 E. 1. having married 
d Rot. Fin. 23 E 1. m. 10.  Isabella, the daughter and heir of john de Steyngreve, doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 23 E 1. m. 10.  of his Lands. And to him john 
john.  de Patshull; who, having been summoned 
f Claus. de codem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 16 E. 3. but no more, departed 
g Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 96.  this life, upon Wednesday, next before the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, in 23 E. 3. being then seized 
h Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 96.  of the Manors of Caysho, and Bletnesho, in Com. Bedf. as also of the Manors of Steyngreve, and Nanyngton, in Com. Ebor. Likewise of Twenty two pounds nineteen shillings eight pence halfpenny rend, issuing out of certain Lands in Patshull, with its Members: leaving 
i Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 96.  William 
William.  his son and heir Thirty seven years of age. Which William never had summons to Parliament; but died 
k Claus. 42 E. 3. m. 13.  without issue in 42 E. 3. or before. Whereupon Sibyl, wife of Roger de Beauchamp, Alice the wife of Thomas Wake of Blisworth; Mabel the wife of Walter de Faconberg; and Catherine the wife of Sir Robert de Tudenham Knight his Sisters, became 
l Claus. 42 E. 3. m. 13.  his next heirs.   

Stryvelin.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
IN 9 E. 3. john de Stryvelin was 
a Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 9  in the Garrison of Edinburgh Castle, in Scotland, on the behalf of King Edward the Third. And in 16 E. 3. constituted 
b Rot. Scoc. 16 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners, then employed, with the Bishop of Durham, Ralph Lord Nevil, and others, to Treat of Peace with the Scots.  
Likewise, in 20 E. 3. (being then 
c Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  a Knight) he attended 
d Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  the King, in that famous Expedition then made into France. And, had summons 
e Claus de iisdem, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Batons of this Realm, from 16 E. 3. until 44 E. 3. inclusive. But farther I shall not say of him, none of his posterity having been so summoned.   

Trussel.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family, which was of great antiquity in Warwickshire, possessing 
a Lib rub. in Sca●●. f. 104. a.  the Lordship of Billesley in that County, from the time of King Henry the First, was Richard Trussel, 
Richard.  who lost 
b Esc. 50 H. 3. n 3.  his life in the battle of Evesham, in 49 E. 3. As also William of Cublesdon, in Com. Staff. Which annor they enjoyed 
c Communia d● T. Mich 30 E. 1.  by the marriage of Roese, the daughter and heir to William Pantolf. Which William Trussell had issue another William; 
William.  who, in right 
d Plac. apud Cestr. 4● E 3 m 6.  of Manned his wife, daughter and heir to Warine Manwaring, possessed 
e Plac. apud Cestr. 4●. E 3 m 6.  (inter alia) the Manor of Warmicham, in Cheshire. From whom descended Edward Trussell whose daughter and heir, called Elizabeth, became the wife 
f cattle of Nob. by R. ●.  of john Earl of Oxford, in the time of King Henry the Seventh.  
But the principal Male-branch remaining, I take to be that which sometime did reside at Cublesdon: Of which was William 
William.  Trussel; who, in 22 E. 1. amongst divers other great Men of that time, received command, 
g Rot. Vase. 22 E. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  upon the 8th of june, to repair to the King, with all speed, to treat of certain important affairs of the Realm: and soon after that, had summons, 
h Ibid. m. 7.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September following, thence to sail with him into Gascoine.  
To this William succeeded another William; 
William.  who, in 15 E. 2. being 
i L●l. Colld vol. 1. p. 671.  one of the adherents to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, was thereupon Exiled: 
k L●l. Colld vol. 1. p. 671.  and, in 20 E. 2. attended 
l H. Knig●●ron col. 2544. n. 20.  Queen Isabel and Prince Edward into England, when they returned with what Power they could raise against those Powerful Favourites of that time, the two Spensers. Of which, one being brought to Trial, had his Sentence 
n Ib. 2547. l. 9  by this William; Who was at that time in such reputation with the Commons in Parliament; that being made their Speaker, 
n Ib. 2549. n. 60 & 2550. n. 10.  upon the deposal of that unhappy King; he published, 
o Ib. 2549. n. 60 & 2550 n. 10.  in the Name of the whole House, a Disclaimer of their Allegiance to him: and, in 1 Edw. 3. was constituted 
p Rot. Fin. 1 E. 3. m. 22.  Eschaetor-General on the South of Crent.  
But, soon after this, being 
q H. Knighton, 2554. n. 60.  an Adversary to Roger de Mortimer (who, through his interest with Q. Isabella, bore no little sway, about the beginning of King Edward the Thirds Reign) he was constrained 
r H. Knighton, 2554. n. 60.  to flee beyond Sea, and there to stay 
s H. Knighton, 2554. n. 60.  until Mortimer's fall, which happened about three years after: and then (viz. in 4 E. 3.) was again constituted 
t Rot. Fin. 4. ●. 3. m. 4.  Eschaetor on the South of ●rent.  
In 7 E 3. this William was made 
u Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  Constable of the Castle at Beaumares (in Angleley) and in 8 E. 3. one 
x Rot. vasc. 8 E. 3. m. 5.  of the Commissioners assigned to treat with those, which were sent by Philip King of France, concerning a Truce betwixt both Realms. In 9 E. 3. he was 
y Rot. Pin. 9 E. m. 3.  Eschaetor North of Trent: and, in 12 E. 3. in consideration 
z Claus 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  of his great services, as well beyond Sea, as otherwise; in recompense thereof, obtained, from the King, the gift 
a Claus 12 E. 3. P. 1. m. 32.  of a Thousand pounds.  
In 13 E. 3. he was Admiral 
b Rot. Alem. 13 E. 3. m. 6.  of the Royal Navy from the mouth of Thames to the Westwards: and, in 15 E. 3. (being then a Knight) was 
c Rot. A'em. ●5 E. 3. m. 2.  in that Expedition then made into Fianders. The same year likewise, he was 
d Rot. Scoc. 15 E. 3. m. 4.  in the Scotish wars; and of the retinue with Henry Earl of Derby. And, in 16 E. 3. being 
e Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  in that great Expedition, then made into France, was constituted 
f Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 11.  Admiral of all the Fleet, from the mouth of Chames, to Barwick upon swede, his residence 
g Ibid, m. 18.  being then at Cublesdon.  
In this year he had summons 
h Claus. 16 E. 3. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; but not afterwards; nor any of his posterity. And, in 17 E. 3. being again 
i Rot. Franc. 17 E. 3. m. 3.  in the wars of France, had an allowance 
k Claus. 18 E. 3 p. ●. m. 85.  of Thirteen shillings four pence per diem, for his wages, from the time of the King's last passage into Britanny. In 18 E. 3. he was again 
l Rot. Franc. 18 E. 3. m. 3.  in France: and, in regard 
m Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 85.  of his great and acceptable services, obtained the grant 
n Claus. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 85.  of a Thousand pounds more, to be paid out of the Exchequer. Before the end of which year, he was also sent Ambassador, 
o Ex autogr. penes, T. Co. Elgin.  with the Prior of Ro●hester, into France; to treat of a marriage, betwixt the eldest son to the King of Cast●le, and a daughter of King Edward. Whereupon he had an allowance 
p Claus. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 28.  of a Mark, for every day during his passage through England; and Twenty shillings per diem, as long as he should abide beyond Sea.  
And, in 20 E. 3. (or near that time) sat 
q Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 675.  with Sir William Thorpe, then Chief Justice of the King's Bench, at the Tower of London, upon Trial of the Earls of Fyfe, and ●entet●e: Whereupon the Earls of Mentethe, was 
r Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 675.  hanged, drawn, and quartered; but the Earl of Fyfe spared.  
After him, viz. in 37 E. 3. there was another William 
William.  Trussel; who being 
s Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2. per Inspex.  a diligent attendant on Prince Edward (commonly called the Black-Prince) in the battle of Poytiers; in consideration 
t Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2. per Inspex.  of that and other services, done and to be done, obtained from him the grant 
u Pat. 41 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2. per Inspex.  of Forty pounds per annum, for life; to be paid out of his Exchequer at Chester, at Easter and Michaelmas, by even portions: but died 
x Esc. 37 E. 3. n. 69.  at Cub●esdon 20 junii the same year; leaving Margaret 
y Esc. 37 E. 3. n. 69.  the wife of Fulke de Pembruge, his daughter and heir Fourteen years of age.  
Which Fulke, doing his Homage, had Livery 
z Rot. Fin. 37. E. 3. m. 11.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Longvilers.  
[16 Edw. 3.]  
IN 25 E. 1. john de Longvilers departed 
a Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 52.  this life, being then seized 
b Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 52.  of the Manor of Tokesford, in Com. Nott. and Gloseborne, in Com. Ebor. leaving 
c Esc. 25 E. 1. n. 52.  Thomas his brother and heir, nineteen years of age. Which Thomas had summons 
d Claus. de eodem anno, n●● dorso.  to Parliament, in 16 E. 3. amongst the Barons of this Realm, but never after: and died 
e Claus. 48 E. 3. m. 6.  in 48 E. 3. leaving Agnes his sister, then married 
f Claus. 48 E. 3. m. 6.  to Robert, the son of Ralph Cromwell, his next heir, of full age.   

ughtred.  
[18 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family (which hath been of great antiquity in Yorkshire) was Robert 
Robert.  Vghtred, who, in 28 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
a Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 87.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at killingw●ke, juxta Pokelyngton; and at Munketon, in the More, in Com. E●or. and died 
b Esc 3 E. 2. n. 38.  in 3 E. 2. being then seized 
c Esc 3 E. 2. n. 38.  of the Manors of Colton, Skakelthor●, and Styveton in that County, leaving 
d Esc 3 E 2. n. 38.  Thomas 
Thomas.  his son and heir Twenty three years of age.  
Which Thomas became a person of great note, in his time. For, in 8 E. 2. he was employed 
e Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. in dorso, m. 8.  into Scotland on the behalf of William de Latimer: and in 
f Rot. Scoc. 10 E. ● m. 7.  10 E. 2. and 
g Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 3.  13 E. 2. in the wars of that Country. In 15 E. 2. he was made 
h Rot. Fin. 15. E. 2 m. 2●.  Governor of Scardeburgh-Castle: and in 7 E. 3. being again 
i Rot. Vase. 9 E. 3. m. 1.  in the Scotish wars, on the behalf of Edward Baliot, King of that Realm, (who having done Homage to King Edward the Third as superior Lord thereof, had aid from him against his opponents) merited so well, for his service there done; that, in the first year of his Reign, he obtained from him a grant 
k Rot. Scoc. ●. E. 3. m. 19  of the Manor of Bouc●●, and all other the Lands of Sir john Stiward Knight lying in that Realm, which by his forfeiture were eschaeted to the Crown.  
In 9 E. 3. he was again 
l Rot. Scoc. ●. E. 3. m. ...  in those Scotish wars: and, in 10 E. 3. made 
m Rot. Scoc. 10 E. m 34  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet, from the mouth of Thames to the Northwards. In 11 E. 3. he served 
n Rot. Scoc. ●●. E. 3. m. 11.  again in Scotland. So likewise in 
o Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 3. m. 5.  12 E. 3. Also, being 
p Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 6.  at that time a Banneret, and Governor of St. Ioh●s Town (otherwise called Perth) he had an Assignation 
q Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 3. m. 6.  of the sum of Five hundred eighty five pounds, six shillings, six pence half penny; for the wages due to him, and his men at Arms, Hobelars, and Foot-soldiers, there employed; and for his other expenses in fortifying thereof. But, in 14 E. 3. he went 
r Rot. Alem. 14 E. 3. m. 24.  into Flanders: and, in 19 E. 3. served 
s Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 18  in the wars of France, in the retinue of Thomas de Bea●champ Earl of Warwick. So likewise in 
t Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 5.  20 E. 3. and 21 
u Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. m. 2.  E. 3. In consideration whereof he obtained a grant 
x Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 2. m. 29. per Inspex.  of Two hundred pounds per annum during his life.  
In 23 E. 3. he was retained 
y Ibid.  to serve the King in his wars beyond Sea with Twenty Men at Arms, and Twenty Archers, on Horseback; taking after the rate of Two hundred pounds per annum for his wages, during the continuance of the war: and, in time of peace, as other Bannerets used to do. And, in 26 E. 3. the French threatening 
z Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  an Invasion, whereupon all the Counties in England arrayed and armed their ablest Men, he was appointed 
a Rot. Franc. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners in Yorkshire, for that service. In 28 E. 3. he had a confirmation 
b Cart. ●8 E 3. n. 11.  of Free-warren at Cukewald, and Everle, in Com. Ebor. as also for a Market upon the Wednesday, every week, at Cukewald; and for a Fair there yearly, on the Eve and Day of our Lady's Assumption: And, in 33 E. 3. was 
c Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  in the Wars of Gascoine.  
In 34 E. 3. making surrender 
d Pat. 34. E. 3. ut supra.  of those Letters Patents, and Indenture of Reteiner made in 21 & 23 E. 3. he had a grant 
e Pat. 34 E. 3. ut supra.  of Two hundred pounds per annum, payable every year out of the Exchequer; with Robes out of the King's great Wardrobe. And in 37 E. 3. had another Charter, 
f Cart. 37 E. 3. n. 11.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Chorkeby, juxta Threske, and ●illom, in Com. Ebor. He had also summons 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 18 to 38 E. 3. inclusive; and died 
h Rot. Fin. 39 E. 3. m. 11.  in 39 E. 3. leaving Thomas his son and heir, at that time a Knight, and of full age▪ who had, thereupon, Livery 
i Rot. Fin. 39 E. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  being also a Military-man, in 40 E. 3. Marched 
k Rot. Scoc. 40 E. 3. m. 2.  into Scotland: and, in 51 E. 3. was made 
l Rot. Scoc. 51 E. 3. m. 4.  Constable and Chamberlain of Loghmaban-Castle, in that Realm. In 
m Rot. Scoc. 1 R. 2. m. 18.  1 R. 2. & 3. R. 2. he was 
n Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 12.  likewise in the wars of France: as also in 
o Rot. Scoc. 7 R. 2. m. 6.  7 R. 2. being at that time in the retinue 
p Rot. Scoc. 7 R. 2. m. 6.  of Henry de Perci Earl of Northumberland; continuing 
q Rot. Scoc. 8 R. 2. m. 11.  with that Earl in the Garrison of Barwick, the whole ensuing year: But, farther I have not seen of him till his death; which happened 
r Esc. 3 H. 4. n. 34.  upon Friday next after the Feast of St. Martin, in Winter, 3 H. 4. at which time he was seized 
s Esc. 3 H. 4. n. 34.  of the Manors of Kerby, Killingwyke, Howke, Skakelthorpe, Colton, le Lund, and Twithorp in the Thistles, in Com. Ebor. leaving 
t Esc. 3 H. 4. n. 34.  Thomas 
Thomas.  his Grandson (viz. son of William, his eldest son, who died in his life time) his next heir, eightteen years of age, and then married to Margaret the daughter of Sir john Goddard Knight. But neither his Grandfather, nor himself, nor any of his descendants had ever summons to Parliament.   

Molins.  
[21 Edw. 3.]  
THat this Family of Molins, whereof I am now to speak, was originally of French extraction; and from that Town in Bourbonois so called, is not at all to be doubted: Howbeit, until the beginning of King E. 3. Reign, that john de Molins became a person not a little eminent, as well for his esteem with that King, as his large possessions, in several Counties; especially Buckinghamshire; I have not seen any thing of note thereof from our public Records. It is not improbable, but that he did descend from the same Robert de Molins; 
Robert.  who, disobeying 
a Ord. Vit. 578. 2.  the commands of King Henry the First, was thereupon disherited; 
b Ord. Vit. 578. 2.  and banished 
c Ord. Vit. 578. 2.  out of Normandy, with Agnes his wife, daughter of Robert de Grentmesnill: whereupon he went into Apulia, and there ended 
d Ord. Vit. 578. 2.  his days: But I return to john.  
This john being one of those, who (in 4 E. 3.) entered 
s Ex vet. Cartular. pen●s Theoph Co. Hunt.  the Castle of Nottingham, with William de Montacute, and others, in the night time; and there surprised Roger de Mortimer Earl of March; received pardon 
t Ex vet. Cartular. pen●s Theoph Co. Hunt.  for the same, shortly after. He took to wife 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Egidia, the Cosm and heir of john Manduit, of Somerford, in Com. Wiltes. and Margaret his wife, daughter 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and coheir of Robert Pogeys, of Stoke, in Com. Buck, (commonly called Stoke- Pogeys.) And, in 5 E. 3. being then a Gentleman 
g Cart. 5 ●. 3. n. 3. Pat. 5 E ● p. 3. m. 6.  of the King's Privy-Chamber; in consideration 
h Cart. 5 E. 3. n. 3. P●●● 5 E ● p. 3. m. 6.  of his laudable services, done, and to be done, obtained Licence, 
i Cart. 5 ●. 3. n. 3. P●●● 5 E ● p. 3. m. 6.  for himself, and her the said Egidia, to have a Fair every year at his Manor of Stoke- pugeiss, upon the Eve, and Festival of St. Giles, and five days then next ensuing: as also 
k Cart. 5 ●. 3. n. 3. P●●● 5 E ● p. 3. m. 6.  to make a Castle of his Manor-houses of Stoke- pugeiss, and Ditton, in Com. Buck. And, in 6 E. 3. had the like Grant 
l Cart. 6 E. 3. n. 33.  for to hold a Court-Leet, at his said Manor of Stoke- pugeiss.  
Moreover, in 7 E. 3. he procured a Charter 
m Cart. 7 E. 3. n. 3.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Weston- Turvile, in the same County: Also 
n Pat. 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. ●.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house there. And, in 8 E. 3. the like Charter 
o Pat. 8 E 3. n. 33.  of Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Agmondesham, and Little- Mussenden, in that County: As also at Halverthing, and Wandesworth, in Com. Surr. Furthermore, the next ensuing year (scilicet 9 E. 3.) having purchased 
u Ex pr●d. vet. Cartular. f. 36.  the Manors of Dachet, and Fu●mere, in Com. Buck. from William de Montacut● he obtained the King's confirmation 
x Ex pr●d. vet. Cartular. f. 36.  of that Grant; together with a Grant 
p Cart. 9 E. 3. m. 1.  in Fee, of the Manor of Lutegareshale, in Com. Buck. part of the possessions of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, attainted. To the Canons of St. Marie-Overie, in Southwark (in Com. Surr.) he was a special Benefactor; in recompense whereof, by their Instrument, 
y Ex praef Ca●●ul. f. 285.  bearing date 4 Cal. Febr. the same year, they made him partaker of all their Prayers, &c., and covenanted to mention him in all their Masses, Vigils, etc. and, so soon as notice should be given to them of his death, or the death of Egidia his wife, to inscribe their names in their martyrologue; and to make recital of them annually in their Chapter: as also to perform the like office for them, as for other their Benefactors. And that he the said john, his heirs and successors, Lords of Stoke, should have precedence in the Church of Stoke, and in all Processions, a● the Patrons thereof ought to have.  
In 10 E. 3. he obtained Licence 
q Cart. 10. E. 3. n. 55.  for the making of a Castle of his Manor-house at Aston, in Com. Buck. and to imparke his Woods of Ilmere, lafoy Sale; with One hundred Acres of Pasture in Bekennesfeld, Burnham, & Chispenham; and for Free-warren in Bekennesfeld, Burnham, Chipenham, Chalshunt, Fu●nham, and Huggley, in the same County. In which year, being 
r Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 18.  in the wars of Scotland, he was of the retinue with William de Montacute.  
In 11 E. 3. he had a Grant 
s Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 57  in Fee of the Manor of Hendle, in Com. Oxon. which Hugh de A●dley, and Margaret his wife, held for term of their lives; as also of the Manor of Swyrford in the same County, which john de Handlo likewise held for life. And the same year, procured a special Charter, 
t Cart. 11 E. 1. m. 12.  for divers privileges, in his Lordships of Brehull, Stoke- pugeys, Ditton, Dachette, F●●mere, Ilmere, Adinton, Asson- Bernard, Weston- Turvile, and Lutga●esale, in Com. Buck. Also in Henle, and Swyrford, in Com. Oxon. viz. Return of Writs, Summons of the Exchequer, Infangthef, Outfangthef, Felons Goods, Wayf and Stray, Gallows; and Judgement of such Malefactors as should be apprehended therein, according to the liberty of Infangthef, and Outfangthef. Likewise to be quit of ●oll, Murage, Pontage, and Pavage, throughout the whole Realm; with Free-warren in all the premises.  
About the same time, likewise, he received Commission 
c Ex. praed. Cartul. f. ●●.  to seize upon all the Merchants of Lombary, with their Goods, Jewels of Gold, and Silver, and other Chattels, then in the City of London; and to deliver them to the Constable of the Tower. And had so great a respect from the before-specified William de Montacute, than Earl of Salisbury; that he gave order to the Canons of Bustlesham, in Com. Berks. (of which Monastery he was Patron) to celebrate Mass of the Holy Ghost for him, at the Altar of the Apostles, in that Abbey.  
In this eleventh year of E. 3. he was Treasurer 
d Ibid.  of the Chamber to that King. And, in 12 E. 3. procured another Charter, 
u Cart. 12 E. 3 n. 3.  for liberty to hold a Court-Leet; and to have correction of the A●●ize of Bread and Ale, throughout all those his Lordships of Brehull, Stoke- pugeiss, Ditton, Dachette, Fu●mere, Ilmere, Adinton, Aston- Bernard, Weston- Turvile, Lutegareshale, Stivecie, Littlecote, and Swanburne, in Com. Buck. Henie, and Swyrford, in Com. Oxon. as also at Henie, in Com. Surr. Moreover, being 
x Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  at that time one of the Knights of the King's Chamber, he obtained a special Precept 
y Claus. 12 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  to the Lord Treasurer, and Chamberlains of the Exchequer, for the reception of Two hundred twenty pounds ten shillings one penny, as well for the wages due to himself, with his Men at Arms and Archers, which were of his retinue in the wars of Scotland, and elsewhere; as for recompense of the Horses, which he had lost in that service. In which year, also, he was 
z Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. 8.  in that Expedition, then made into Flanders.  
About the same time, likewise, he obtained a special discharge 
e Ex. praef. Cartul. f. 36.  from all such services, as were due from him, for his Manor of Da●het, to Windsore-Castle. And had a Grant 
f Ibid. f. 63.  of the custody of all the King's Hawks; that being the service whereby he held the Manor of Ilmere, in Com. Buck. At this time, also, it was; that the Monks of St. Fridiswides in Oxford, covenanted 
g Ibid. f. 285  to keep his anniversary, and the anniversary of Egidia his wife, in their Monastery. And had a Grant 
h Ibid. f. 235  from the King, of the Advouson of the Abbey of Burnham, in Com. Buck.  
In 13 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
a Cart. 13 ●. 3. n. 2.  to himself for life; and afterwards, to William and john his sons, successively, in general tail; and to his own right heirs, for Return of Writs, Summons of the Exchequer, and Execution thereon, within the Precincts of his Manors of Bichindon, and Chardes●ey, in Com. Buck. with Infangthef, Outfangthef, Felons Goods, Wayf, Stray, Gallows, and Trial of Malefactors; Court-Leet, Correction of the A●●ize of Bread and Ale: and to be quit of Pontage, Pavage, Murage, etc.  
The like he had 
b Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 30.  in 14 E. 3. throughout all his Lordships of Wendobre, in Com. Buck. and La Lee, Brenkeworth, Newton, Gore, Combe, Littleton, Brokenbergh, and Thornehull, in Com. Wiltes. and to imparke his Woods of La Lee, with One hundred Acres of Land, Meadow, and Pasture adjoining: As also to imparke his Woods of Wokenhu●●, within that Manor of Brenkeworth, with One hundred and sixty Acres of Land, Meadow, and Pasture contiguous thereto.  
The same year also, he obtained a Grant 
c Ex Coll. ●● GL. s.  in Fee, of all the Knights Fees of the Honours of Pi●k●ey, and Chakes (two ancient Baronies then extinct) in what County soever they lay: Which Fees of Pinkney, Henry de Pinkney granted to King Edward the First, and his heirs: those of Chokes eschaeting to the Crown, by the attainder of john de Fienles, in regard of his adherence to the French. And bestowed 
* Ex praef. Ca●●ul. f. 8  on the Canons of St. Marry Overie, beforementioned, his Advouson of the Church of Stoke- pogeys.  
But, before the end of this year (14 E. 3) the King, being disappointed 
d Chron. Tho. de la More.  of those Moneys which he expected to have been sent over to him, at his siege of Torna●, came back so enraged, that he imprisoned 
e Chron. Tho. de la More.  this john, with divers of the Judges of his Courts at Westminster, Clerks of the Chancery and others; and made seizure of all his Lands; which thereupon were committed 
f Rot. ●in. 16 E. 3. m. 14.  to the custody of john Eldred; his offence being 
g Rot. ●in. 16 E. 3. m. 14.  no less than Rebellion. Howbeit, in 20 E. 3. (the King's wrath being then assuaged) he obtained restitution 
h Claus. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. ●6.  of them again▪ viz. the Manors of Stoke- Tristre, Cokelington, Boyford, Aston, Ilmere, Dachet, Foulmere; Henly upon Thames, Breh●ll, Cippenham, Morton- pinkeney, Adyngton, and Wendovere; with the Fees of Pinkney, and Chokes. As also a Charter of Confirmation 
i Cart. 20 E. 3. n. 17.  of the Manors of Cokeling●on; Stoke- Tristre, and Boyford, in Com. Somerset, with the Advousons' of those Churches: the Manors of Bichenden and Chardesse- Valence, in Com. Buck. with remainder to William his son, in general tail; then to john, his other son in special tail; and so to his own right heirs. Also of the Manor of Cippenham, in the same County for life; with remainder to John his son in special tail: then to William; and after to himself in Fee; With a Release from Edward Duke of Cornwall of Thirty three shillings six pence yearly Rent, for certain Lands, by him held of the said Duke, as of his Manor of Ben●ington, parcel of the Honour of Walingford: Likewise a confirmation 
k Ibid ●. 18.  of that Charter, granted to him in 10 E. 3. And of the Manors of Aston- Bernard, and Ilmere, in Com. Buck. to hold in Capite, by the service of being Marshal of the King's Hawks and Falcons.  
Furthermore, 
l Ibid ●. 18.  of the Manors of Brehull, in Com. Buck. and Silveston, in Com. Northampt. with liberty to enclose Three hundred Acres of Wood (part of his said Manor of Brehull) within the Forest of Bernewode, and to bring it to Culture. Also of the Manor of Lutgareshale; and to imparke his Woods there, with One hundred Acres of Land and Pasture adjoining thereto, for his better support in the State, and degree of Banneret. Moreover 
m Ibid ●. 18.  of the Manor of Wendowere: and Sixty pounds yearly Rend of the Town of Aylesbury, part of the possessions of john de Fienles, and Robert de Fienles, attainted. Also, of one Message, fifty one Acres of Land, and one Acre of Meadow, in Market- Overton (in Com. Rutl.) with the Fees of Pinkney and Chokes: the Moiety of the Manor of Ga●ton, and Advouson of the Church; and of the Advouson of the Church of Norton, in Com. Northampton. belonging to the Fee of Chokes. Having thereby liberty▪ also, to imparke his Woods of Westgrove, and Godardesgyove, belonging to his Manor of Henle, in Com. Surr. with Three hundred Acres of Land, Meadow, and Pasture contiguous there to, though they lay within the bounds of the Forest.  
Likewise, 
n Ibid n. 19  that he might imparke his Woods of Sywardeshull, and Wynarde, in Com. Buck. with Three hundred Acres of Land, Meadow, and Pasture, adjoining thereto. And to fortify his Manor-houses of Stoke- Pogeys, and Ditton, with Walls of stone embattelled. Confirming 
o Ibid.  also the exchange by him made, with the Prior of the Church of Southwark, for Twenty five Acres of Land in Stoke- pogeys, and that his Mansion-houses of Stoke- pogeys, and Ditton, should be exempt from the Authority of the Marshal of the King's Household, or any other his Officers. Likewise, 
p Ibid.  that his Manor of Dachette should be held of the King, by the payment of a Rose, for all services: And, that he might fortify his Manor-house at Weston- Turvile, with embattelled Walls. Confirming likewise the Manors of Adington, and Guldene, with the Patronage of the Abbey of Burnham. And, in the Month of September the same year, was sent 
* Rot. Franc. 20 E 3 p. 2. m. 18  with all the Men at Arms and Archers, which he could well raise, to Sandwich in Kent, for the defence of that Port, against the power of the French.  
Besides all these ample concessions; in farther testimony of that King's favour, he had 
q Claus. 21 E. 3. in dorso.  summons to Parliament, in 21 E. 3. amongst the Barons of this Realm (but never after).  
In which year also, he procured another Charter 
r Cart. 21 E. 3. n. 26.  for a Fair every year on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, at his Manor of Wendovere, in Com. Buck. And the like at 
s Cart. 21 E. 3. n. 26.  Brehull, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of St. Thomas the Martyr.  
In 24 E. 3. he obtained a Confirmation 
b Ex praed. Cartul●●. f. 229.  from Q. Philippe, of that Grant, which he had from King Edward the Third to cut and carry away, what Woods he might have occasion for, in the Forests of Bernwood, Witlewood, and Windsor. And, in 26 E. 3. had such esteem with that Queen (Wife to King Edward the Third) that she made 
t Pat. 26 E. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  him Steward of all her Lands, and Lordships; with power to supervise her Castles, and to repair them, in case of need.  
In 29 E. 3. this William was 
* Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 5.  in that Expedition then made into France. So likewise 
* Rot. Franc. 33 E. 3. m. 17.  in 33 E. 3. being then a Knight. As to his works of piety, besides what have been already mentioned, he bestowed 
c Ex praef. Cartular. f. 236.  on the beforementioned Canous of Burnham, his Manor of Silveston, in Com. Northampt. as also Twenty Acres of Wood, Twenty Acres of Pasture, and Five Marks seven shillings farthing, yearly Rent in fulmere, and the City of London, for the support of three Chaplains, to celebrate Divine Service; one in the same Abbey at the Altar of St. Catherine; another in the Church of Stoke- pogeys, at the Altar of St. Thomas the Martyr; and the third in the Chapel at Ditton, annexed to the same Church of Stoke- pogeys; to pray for the good estate of himself, and Egidia his Wife, during this mortal life; for the said john de Molins, and Egidia his wife, during their lives on earth; and for the Souls of Vincen● de Molin, his father, and Isabella his Mother: as also to distribute unto poor people at their respective. Anniverssaries, one Mark in Money; and upon the several festivals of St. Blaze, St. George, and St. Mary Magdalen, the like sum: Also upon the deceases of the same john de Molins, and Egidia his wife Twenty shillings. And that the said festivals of St. Blaze the Bishop, St. Marry Magdalen, and St. George, might be celebrated in that Monastery, as double festivals. Likewise, that the anniversary of the said Vincent and Isabella, should be celebrated yearly on the Fifteenth of October, with mention of the Father, and Mother of Egidia, Wife of the said john de Molins: And that four Tapers should be provided to burn on that day, during the time of Divine Service, at those Anniverssaries. The time of his death I have not certainly found: but that Egidia his Wife survived him; and died 
u Rot. 〈◊〉. 41. E. 3. m. 30.  in 41 E. 3. being then seized 
x Rot. 〈◊〉 41. E. 3. m. 30.  in Fee-tail of the Manors of A●●on- Bernard, and 〈◊〉, in Com Buck. held of the King, by the service of Falconry; and formerly granted 
y Rot. 〈◊〉 41. E. 3. m. 30.  to her and her said husband, and the heis of their two bodies, from john the son and heir of Sir john Bluk●● Knight.  
To this john Lord M●lins succeeded William, 
William.  his son and heir, who married 
z Rot. Fin. 31 E. 3. m. 8.  Margery the daughter and heir of Edmund Bacoun: And, in 41 E. 3. upon 
a Rot Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 30.  the death of Egidia, his Mother, doing his Homage, had Livery 
b Rot Fin. 41 E. 3. m. 30.  of the Lands of her Inheritance: As also Licence 
c Pat 41 E 3. p. ●. m. 7.  to travel beyond the Seas. In 46 E. 3. this Sir William Molins was, by Indenture 
d Ex autogr. pen●s Cler. pell.  retained to serve the King in Britanny, under the command of john (of Gant) the King's son, than Duke of Britanny, with seven men at Arms, and twelve Arche●s. But departed 
e Claus. 4 R. 2. m. 1●.  this life in 4 R. 2. as it seems: for than had Richard his son and heir, Livery 
f Claus. 4 R. 2. m. 1●.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited, by reason of his being at that time beyond-Sea, in the King's service.  
Which Richard died Richard. 
g ●sc. 8● R. ●. n.  shortly after; viz. in 8 R. 2. leaving William, 
h ●sc. 8 R. ●. n.  
William.  his son and heir seven years of age. Who being 
i Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 29.  afterwards a Knight, departed 
k Esc. 3 H. 6. n. 29.  this life 8 julii, 3 H. 6. being then seized 
l Esc. 3 H. 6 n. 29.  of the Manors of Hente, A●ton, Bampton, Broughton, and a fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, in Com. Oxon. Stoke- puges, Ditton, Foulniere, Ilmere, Ludga●sale, UUeston- Turvile, Cherdesle, Chipenham, and Dachet, in Com. Buck. UUhittelee, Box, Tissebury, Funtell, Trowe, farnhull Somerford, Gore, and la Lee, in Com. Wiltes. leaving William his son and heir Nineteen years of age.  
Which William, 
William.  being also a Knight, 
m Esc. 8 H 6. n. 38  died 8 Maii, 7 H. 6. (slain 
n S●ow's A●n.  at the siege of Orleans in France, as it seems) being then seized 
o Esc. ut supra  of the Manors of Somerford, Lee, UUhittelee, Box, Trow, Farnhill, and Gore, in Com. Wiltes. Broughton, Henly. upon Thames; Aston, Bampton; and a fourth part of the Manor of Stanlake, in Com. Oxon. Stoke- pugeiss, Ilmere, Aston- Barnard alias Aston- Molins, Foulmere, Ditton, Ludgarsale, Cherdesley, Chippenham, Da●her, and UUeston- Turvile, in Com. Buck. Also of the Manors of Plenge●●y, Polruen- Molins, and Trengef, in Com. Cornub. leaving Alianore his daughter and heir three years of age. Which Alianore, in 19 H. 6. was Wife 
p Claus. 19 H. 6. m 33.  to Robert Hungerford Esquire, who making proof of her age at that time, and performing his Fealty, had Livery 
q Claus. 19 H. 6. m. 33.  of the Lands of Inheritance.   

Dagworth.  
[21 Edw. 3.]  
IN 19 E. 2. upon 
a Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 3.  the death of Lora, the Widow of William Peyforer (which Lora died seized 
b Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 3.  of the third part of the Office of Usher in the Exchequer- Court, and Crier in the King's Bench) john 
john.  the Dagworth, being found 
c Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 3.  her Grandson, and next heir; doing his Homage, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 19 E. 2. m. 3.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
To this john succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  de Dagworth; who, in 19 E. 3. was 
e Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 21.  in the Wars of France: and, in 20 E. 3. being then a Knight, 
f Ypod. N. 119. n. 40.  and Commander 
g Ypod. N. 119. n. 40.  of the King's Forces in Britanny, like another Macchabaeus (saith my Author) 
h T. Wal●. p. 158.  in two several fights, both in one day, conquered Charles de Rloys, who then usurped the Title of Duke, in right of his Wife; notwithstanding his Army consisted of Fifteen hundred Horse, Eight thousand Balistars, and Thirty thousand Foot.  
And the next ensuing year, viz. 21 E. 3. with 
i Ibid. et H. Knighton. 2593. n. 40 & 50.  no more than Three hundred Men at Arms, and Four hundred Archers; upon Wednesday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, coming to the relief of Roche-dirlan, besieged by the same Charles (who had with him Twelve hundred Knights and Esquires, near Six hundred Horse, besides Two thousand Balistars, and a numerous body of Foot) gave 
k Ibid. et H. Knighton. 2593. n. 40 & 50.  Battle to him; and by the help of the Inhabitants, who then sallied out, routed 
l Ibid. et H. Knighton. 2593. n. 40 & 50.  his whole Army; took Thirty six Knights, and many other persons of note, slew 
m Ibid. 2596. n. 50.  Five hundred Men at Armest and b●● ought Charles himself prisoner to the Tower of London. For which great service, he was, the same year (viz. 20 E. 3 10 jan.) made 
n Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  Lieutenant, and Captain-general to the King, in that Dukedom of Britanny.  
In 21 E. 3. this Thomas was again 
o Rot. Franc. 21 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  in the Wars of France; in which also he behaved himself so honourably, that before the end of that year, he had summons 
p Claus de ●sd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: as also 
q Claus de ●sd. ann. in dorso.  the next ensuing year: In which, being constituted Lieutenant 
r Rot Franc 2● E. 3. m. 11.  to john, the son and heir of john de Montfort, late Duke of Britanny, he went 
s Rot Franc 2● E. 3. m. 11.  again thither. Where, making his abode, 
t Rot. Franc. 23 E. 3. m. 5.  with Alianore, his Wife, until 33 E. 3. he had the ill hap to be slain, 
u H. Knighton, 2602. n. 40.  by the treachery of the French.  
To whom succeeded Nicholas Dagworth; 
Nicholas.  a right valiant Soldier also, as his Father was; for in the year 1366. (4 E. 3.) he gave Battle 
x Ibid. 2628 n. ●0  to the French, then in An●ou, their Army consisting 
y Ibid. 2628 n. ●0  of Fifteen thousand; routed 
z Ibid. 2628 n. ●0  them, and took 
a Ibid. 2628 n. ●0  divers Prisoners: amongst which were the Dukes of Orleans, and An●on.  
It is reported 
b L●●. col. vol. 1. p. 826.  of this Nicholas▪ that, with Thirteen English Horse, he fought with Sixty French, near to Flaveny; and by the means of certain Chariots, which he made use of, for his defence (being placed in a Circle, whereunto he could enter at pleasure) utterly vanquished them.  
This Sir Nicholas Dagworth, being 
c T. Wals. 365. n. 10.  one of King Richard the Second Favourites; in 11 R. 2. The great Lords being then prevalent; at the instance 
d T. Wals. 365. n. 10.  of some of them; was, amongst others (who then had the repute of Evil-Councellors) sent 
e T. Wals. 365. n. 10.  to Prison; there to be secured until the ensuing Parliament. But the next year, that storm being over, he was employed as Ambassador, 
f Ibid. 368. n. 10 & 20.  with Walter Skyrlaw, Bishop of Durham, and some others, to Catais; there to treat of Peace with the French: after which time I have not seen any more of him.   

Walter de Manny.  
[21 Edw. 3.]  
THis Walter (an Alien, 
a Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 96●. b. n. 10.  in the Diocese of Cambray) being a person chiefly addicted to Military employments, had the honour of Knighthood 
b Comp. Will. le Zouch custod. magnae Garderobae.  conferred upon him, here in England, in 5 E. 3. by Bathing, and other Sacred Ceremonies; with allowance 
c Comp. Will. le Zouch custod. magnae Garderobae.  of Robes, for that Solemnity, out of the King's great Wardrobe, as for a Banneret. After which, he was seldom out of some Warlike Action: For, in 6 E. 3. being made Governor 
d Rot. Fin. 6 E. 3. m. ●.  of Merionyth, and of the Castle of Hardelagh, in 8 E. 3. he was employed in 
f Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 3. m. ●.  the Scotish Wars: So likewise in 9 E. 3. and 10 E. 3. 
e Rot. Scoc. 9 E. 3. m. 3●.  And in 11 E. 3. constituted 
g Rot. Vas●. 11 E. 3. m. 1●.  Admiral of all the King's Fleet, from the Mouth of Thames, Northwards: In which year also he served again 
h Rot. Scoc. 11 E. 3. m. 2●  in the Wars of Scotland: and, having behaved himself honourably, in those his adventures (the King being at that time there) was 
i Frois. jib. 1 & 2. f. 16●.  made of his Privy Council, and well advanced 
k Frois. jib. 1 & 2. f. 16●.  in the Court. Being likewise, shortly after, in 
l Ibid, f. 19 a.  the Battle of Cagant, against the French; and seeing Henry Earl of Derby (son to Henry, Earl of Lancaster) felled to the ground, he 
m Ibid, f. 19 a.  brought him out of danger, and cried Lancaster for the Earl of Derby.  
In the week also, that Defiance was made to the French King, he road 
n Ibid, f. 20. b.  through Brabant, night and day, with Forty Spears, till he came to Hainault; having made a Promise 
o Ibid, f. 20. b.  to divers Ladies, before he went out of England, to be the first that should enter France, and get some Town or Castle: and, accordingly, entered 
p Ibid, f. 20. b.  Mortaigne, with his Penon born before him, through the High Street. But, coming to the great Tower, found the Gate fast closed. Which, causing the Watch of the Castle to blow his Horn, and cry Treason, Treason; he went 
q Ibid.  back, and set fire 
r Ibid.  on the Street joining thereto. Thence 
s Ibid. 2●. ●.  road to Conde, and so to Ualencienes; and from that place to a strong Castle, called the Castle of Thine, which he suddenly took: 
t Ibid. 21. ●.  And having made it a Garrison, placed 
u Ib. b. & f. 20. a.  his Brother Giles Manny Governor thereof; and so returned 
x Ib. b. & f. 20. a.  to the King then at Machline.  
In 12 E. 3. he was 
y Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3 m. 7.  in that Expedition made into Flanders; and landed 
z ●. Wals. p. 132.  at a certain Isle called Ageneyes, to take in fresh water. Where the Inhabitants rising upon him (led 
a ●. Wals. p. 132.  on by a brother to the Earl of Flanders;) by the help of his Archers, he so vanquished 
b ●. Wals. p. 132.  them, that the Captain, with all his followers, rendered themselves. In 13 E. 3. he obtained Licence, 
c Cart. 13 E. 3. n. 14.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at Aber, in Wales: and three Fairs every year; one, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of the Holy Trinity; another, on that Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Michael; and third, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Dionyse. And, in 14 E. 3. upon that Expedition, 
d Yyod. Neustr. p. 116.  then made into the North-parts of France (accompanied 
e Yyod. Neustr. p. 116.  with the Earl of Hainault, and Sir Reginald de Cobham Knight) he made great spoil 
f Yyod. Neustr. p. 116.  in the Country; slew more than a Thousand Soldiers, and burnt Three hundred Villages. In this year, also, he was 
g Frois. 29. b. & 30. a.  in that great Sea-sight, betwixt the English and French, before Sluse, in Flanders; and for his expenses, in that and other services, had an Assignation 
h Claus. 14 E. 3. m. 22.  of Two thousand pounds, payable by the Receiver of the Subsidy, then levied in Essex.  
In 15 E. 3. he came to 
i Frois. f. 43. a.  the Castle of Conquest, which the French had won the day before: And finding, that Sir Joys of Spain was gone, grew very sorry; intending 
k Frois. f. 43. a.  to have fought with him: saying, 
l Frois. f. 43. a.  that he would not go thence, till he saw who were in the Castle, and how it had been won: And, at length, finding a breach in the Wall, entered 
m Frois. f. 43. a.  thereat. After this, having vanquished 
n Ib. b. & 44 a.  Sir Joys of Spain, in the Field of Camperle, he took 
o Ib. b. & 44 a.  the Castle of Gony, in the Forest: And, the same year, went 
p Rot. Sco●. 15 E. 3. m. 2.  again into Scotland. In 16 E. 3. being one of those, which were sent 
q H. Knighton, 2582. n. 30  to Uannes', in Britanny, to see if it could be taken by assault; he soon after accompanied 
r Fross. f. 47. b.  the Earl of Arundel and the Lord Stafford to the siege thereof. About that time also, he attended 
s Ib. 48. a.  on King Edward to the siege of Nantes: and, in consideration 
t Claus. 16 E 3. p. 1. m. 21.  of Four thousand pounds, which he remitted, of the sum of Eight thousand, then due to him from the King, he obtained a Grant 
u Claus. 16 E 3. p. 1. m. 21.  for life, of the Shrievalty of Merionythshire; with the Feeferme of Bala, and Hardelagh: As also, an Assignation 
x Claus. 16 E. p. 2. m. 22.  of Sixty eight Sacks, and one Quartern, of the King's Wools in Sussex, for the support of himself and Fifty Men at Arms, with Ffty Archers, on Horseback in that Expedition, then made into France: His own wages▪ as a Banneret, being 
y Ibid. m. 31.  four shillings per diem; the Knights (which were Twelve) two shillings a piece; the Esquires one shilling; and the Archers six pence.  
In 18 E. 3. being 
z Frois. f. 50. b.  one of the Marshals of the Host to the Earl of Derby, when he went to assault Bergerath; he said 
a Frois. f. 50. b.  to him, as he sat at Dinner; Sir, if we were good men at Arms, we should drink this evening with the French Lords in Bergerath. Whereupon, all that heard him, answered, 
b Frois. f. 50. b.  Let us Arme. Preparations being therefore made for the assault, both by Sea and Land, the Town yielded. After this, in 19 E. 3. he was 
c Ibid. 53. ●.  with that Earl, at the relief of Auberoche and, falling upon the French in their Tents, utterly vanquished 
d Ibid. 53. ●.  their whole Host.  
Amongst other the Towns, then won by the Earl of Derby, Ryol being 
e Ibid. f. 54. a.  one; this Walter found 
f Ibid. f. 54. a.  the Tomb of his Father, who had been buried there. Of whole death, Froisard makes this Relation; viz. 
g Ibid. f. 54. a.  That at a certain Tournament before Cambray (there being, on both parts, Five hundred Knights) he Tournayed with a Knight of Gascoin● a Kinsman to the Bishop of Cambray; and wounded him so sore, as that he died soon after. Which so incensed the Kindred of that Knight; that, upon a Pacification made, he was, for expiation of the Knight's death, to go on Pilgrimage to St. james: And that, upon his return thence, finding Ryol besieged by Earl Charles of Ua●ois, brother to King Philip (it being then in the hands of the English) coming back at night towards his lodging (from a visit, which he had made to that Earl) he was murdered by some of that Knighs Kindred, who lay purposely in wait for him. And that upon tidings brought to the Earl, he caused his Body to be buried in a little Chapel without the Town; which when the Town came to be enlarged, was encompassed by the Walls.  
But I return to Walter. Shortly after this, he was 
h Ib. 55. a.  at the taking of Mauleon, where he did great service. Being also in 
i Ib. 59 ●.  Aguyl●on, which the Duke of Normandy had besieged, with a puissant Army, he made divers Sallies 
k Ib. 59 ●●  out; and, having foraged the Country, returned with great honour: In one of which Sallies, he had a sharp encounter 
m Ibid.  with the Lord Charles of Montmorency, Marshal of the French Host: and being encompassed by the Enemy; was, at length, rescued 
n Ibid.  by those of the Garrison, who issued out to his relief.  
In 20 E. 3. he was 
o Ib. f. 63. b.  in that famous Battle of Cressi (being 
p Ib. f. 63. b.  an eminent Commander in the Van of the English Army:) and, amongst the Prisoners, there taken, had 
q Ibid. f. 66 b.  a Knight, who offered 
r Ibid. f. 66 b.  Three thousand Crowns for his Ransom. Of which sum, he totally acquitted 
s Ibid. f. 66 b.  him, for a Pass, which that Prisoner obtained from the King of France; that he might ride, through part of his Country, with Twenty of his company, unto Calais, then besieged by the King of England. Upon the winning of which strong Town, 'tis not a little observable, 
t Ib. 73. b.  that the King himself, and the Prince, fought under his Banner: and, that, having got the day, he had command 
u Ib. 72. a.  to enter the Town, with the Marshals of the Host; as also, that the King gave him divers Houses there.  
In 22 E. 3. he was again constituted 
x Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 16.  Admiral, of all the Fleet, to the Northwards: and, in 23 E. 3 was again 
y Rot. Tranc. 23 E. 3. m. 1.  in the Wars of France. In which year, being 
z Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2 m. 26.  Marshal of the marshalsea; he obtained a Pardon, 
a Pat. 23 E. 3. p. 2 m. 26.  for all such escapes, as any Felons, or Fugitives, had made out of that Prison. And, in 24 E. 3 in consideration 
b Rot. Vas. 24 E. 3 m. 6.  of his farther good services, obtained a Grant 
c Rot. Vas. 24 E. 3 m. 6.  of those Houses and Wharses, in the Town of Leyburne, within the Duchy of Aquitane, which Edmund Marcell (who had been a partaker with the King's Enemies) formerly possessed: As also a Grant 
d Ib. m 3.  of the Manor of Opsettlyngton, in the County of Berewic, which Thomas Beset (a Scot, in Arms against King Edward) had formerly held.  
In 26 E. 3. he was again 
e Rot Franc. 26 E. 3 m 6.  in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
f Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  29 E. 3. In which year, in farther consideration 
g Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 3. m. 4.  of his many services, he obtained a special Pardon, 
h Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 3. m. 4.  to himself and Margaret his Wife, for her transgression, in going beyond Sea, contrary to the King's Prohibition. And, in 32 E. 3. was again 
i Rot. Franc. 32 E. 3. m. 4.  in those Wars. So likewise in 
k Rot. Vasc 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  33 E. 3. In 34 E. 3. being 
l Frois. f. 104. a.  at Bourg le Royn (about two Leagues from Paris) he obtained leave 
m Frois. f. 104. a.  of the King to Skirmish at the very Barryers' of Paris. And, in 36 E. 3. upon the death 
n Rot. Fin. 36 E 3. m. ●1.  of Mary, the Widow of Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Nor●folk, he had in right of the before-specified Margaret, his Wife, one of the daughters and coheirs to that Earl, an Assignation 
o Rot. Fin. 36 E 3. m. ● 1.  of her purparty, of the Lands, which she held in Dower; viz. the Castle and Manor of Strigoil, with the Town of Chep●●ow, and its Members in the Marches of Wales: as also of the Manor of Weston, in Com. Hertf. Stonham, Walton, and the one Moiety of the Manor of Kennet, in Com. Suff. as also of the other Moiety, lying in Com. Cantabr.  
In 42 E. 3. upon 
u Frois. 146. b.  conclusion of a Peace, betwixt King Edward, and the French, he was 
q Frois. 146. b.  one of those, who made Oath, for observing the Articles thereof. And, in 43 E. 3. was sent, 
r Ib. 157. b.  with the Earls of Salisbury, Warwick, and others, from Dovor to Calais, with Five hundred Men at Arms, and Five hundred Archers.  
Being a person thus eminent, and active, in his time, he was elected 
s Instit etc. of the Garter, p●r E A  into that Honourable Society of Knights, of the most Noble Order of the Garter. He had also summons 
t Claus. de ii●●. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 21 E. 3. till 44 of that King's Reign inclusive. And, by his Testament 
u Witlesey, f. 100L. b.  bearing date at Londdn, upon St. Andrew's day, An. 1371. (45 E. 3.) bequeathed his body to be buried, in the midst of the Choir of the Carthuisans (commonly called the ●harte-●hows) near West 〈◊〉, in the Suburbs of London, of his own Foundation; but without any great Pomp; Appointing that his Executors should cause Twenty Masses to be sung for his Soul: and that every poor Body, coming to his Funeral, should have a penny to Pray for him, and for the remission of his sins. To Marry his Sister (at that time a Nun) he bequeathed Ten pounds. To his two Bastard-daughters. Nun's also (viz. Mailosel, and Malplesant) the one Two hundred Franks, the other One hundred Franks. To Margaret his Wife, all his Silver Vessel; likewise his Girdle of Gold; and a Hook for a Mantle. Likewise, a Garter of Gold, with all his Girdles and Knives. Also his Beds, and Dossers in his Wardrobe; excepting his Folding Bed, pale of Blue and Red, which he gave to his daughter of Pembroke. Moreover, he ordained, that a Tomb of Alabaster, with his Image as a Knight, and his Arms thereon, should be made for him, like unto that of Sir john Beauchamp, in the Cathedral of St. Paul, at London, as a remembrance of him, and that Men might pray for his Soul. And whereas the King did owe him an old Debt of a Thousand pounds, by Bills of his Wardrobe; he appointed, that if it could be had, it should be given to the Prior and Monks of the Cha●●erhouse, whereof he was Founder. And whereas there was due to him from the Prince, from the time he had been Prince of Wales, the sum of One hundred Marks per annum for his Salary, as Governor of Hardelagh-Castle; he bequeathed the one half thereof to the said Prior and Monks of the Charterhouse before mentioned; and the other Moiety to his Executors, for the performance of his Testament; of which he constituted Sir Guy de Bryene one.  
Which House of Carthusians he built 
x Mother ast. Angl. vol. 1. 961.  upon a piece of Ground, without the Barrs of West- Smithfield beforementioned, for the burial of poor people, who died in a great Mortality within the City and Suburbs of London; having leave 
y Mother ast. Angl. Vol. 1. 961.  of the Bishop, for the Consecrating it, to that purpose. In which he also Founded 
z Ibid.  a Chapel of rare Workmanship; with purpose to make it Collegiate, for Twelve Priests and a Provost; and to endow it amply. But, afterwards, changing 
a Ibid.  his Mind; in stead thereof he obtained Licence 
b Ibid.  to found a Monastery of Carthusian Monks, in that very place; to pray for the good Estate of himself, and Margaret his Wife, during their lives in this World; and afterwards for their Souls; Likewise for the Souls of Alice de Henauld, Michael de Northburgh, sometime Bishop of London, and all his Ancestors Souls.  
And departed 
c Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 38.  this life upon Thursday, next ensuing the Feast of St. Hil●ary, in 46 E. 3. being then seized 
d Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 38.  of the Manor of 〈◊〉, in Com. Cantii. Doverco●●●, Chesterford-Magna, and Rumford, in Com. Essex Weston,, and R●ebworth, in Com. Hertf. of the Castle of Strigoill, and Manor of T●dena●, in the Marches of Wales: Of the Manors of North- Pidele, in Com. Wigorn. Bret●eby, in Com. Derb. Oneston, and Barton- Hanrede, in Com. Northampt. Stottesdon, in Com. Salop. Aspele, Alspathe, Thurlaston, and Flekenho, in Com. Warr. Cold-Overton, Dalby, Segrave, Sileby, Montforel, Groby, Witherdele, and the Hundred of Goscote, in Com. Leic. Watton, and Stonham, in Com. Suff. Framelingham, Suthfeld, Lodden; the Moiety of the Manor of Dikelburgh, and half Hundred of Estham, in Com. Norff. and of a certain Manor of Pen, juxta Bekingfeld, in Com. Buck. All which, excepting the Manor of Dunstaple (first mentioned) he held in right of the said Margaret his Wife, daughter and heir to Thomas of Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, Widow of john de Seagrave; leaving 
e Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 38.  Anne his daughter and heir, then married to john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke, seventeen years of age. And was buried 
f Stows Survey, p. 47 8. b.  in that Monastery of the Carthusians (commonly called the Charterhouse) which he had so founded.   

St. Philibert:  
[22 Edw. 3.]  
THe first mention I find of this name, is in 15 joh. Nicholas 
Nicholas.  de St. Philibert, being 
a Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  then in that Expedition, which King john made into Poicto●. Next of Hugh 
Hugh.  de St. Philibert; who, having been in Arms with the Rebellious Barons against King john, returned 
b Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 9  to his due obedience in I H. 3. whereupon he had restitution 
c Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 9  of his Lands, in Com. Norff. & Cornub. which had been seized for that Transgression: and, in 10 H. 3. was made Governor 
d Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 8.  of the Isle of Geresey. After him, of Roger 
Roger.  de St. Philibert, who, in 47 H. 3. joining with the Rebellious Barons then in Arms, was taken 
e Ms. in Bibl. Bo●l. 8. v. 8. Th. 138. b.  Prisoner by the King's Forces, in that notable defeat given to those Barons at Northampton. Then of William de St. Philibert. Which William, 
William.  also, adhering to that side, assisted 
f Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 20. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  them in the defence of Dovor-Castle: but, after the Battle of Evesham, submitting himself, had reception 
g Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 20. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  to the King's grace and favour; and restitution 
h Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 20. Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 6.  of his Lands, in Com. Northampt. seized on for that offence.  
After him also of another Hugh, 
Hugh.  who in 25 E. 1. was 
i Rot. Vasc. 25 E. 1. in dorso. m. 9  in the Wars of Gascoine: and the next ensuing year, in 
k Rot. Scoc. 26 E. 1. m. 6.  the Scotish Wars. To which Hugh, succeeded john, his son and heir; who, in 7 E. 2. making proof 
l Claus. 7. E. 2. m. 13.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
m Claus. 7. E. 2. m. 13.  of his Lands: and, in 10 E. 3. obtained the King's Charter 
n Cart. 10 E. 2. n. 20.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at East- Hamney, Soleham, Hide, and Kersewell, in Com. Berks. Thormerton, and Suthorpe, in Com. Gloc. Westwelle, and Adewelle, in Com. Oxon. Little-Leys, in Com. Essex. Lacford, and Cheleworth, in Com. Suff. and Rakehethe, in Com. Norff. And in 13 E. 2. was again 
o Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 2. m. 3.  in the Scotish Wars. Also in 
p Rot. Vasc. 18 E. 2. m. 1.  those of Gascoine, in 18 E. 2. And in 1. E. 3. in 
q Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 3. m. 6.  that Expedition, then made into Scotland.  
In 5 E. 3. being constituted 
r Rot. Vasc. 5 E. 3. m. 9  Major of Burdeaur, he had an assignation 
s Rot. Vasc. 5 E. 3. m. 9  of One hundred pounds for the expenses of his journey thither: And departing 
t Esc. 7 E. 3. n. 35.  this life in 7 E. 3. was then seized 
u Esc. 7 E. 3. n. 35.  of the Manor of Rakheyth, i● Com. Norff. Chelesworth, Lacford, and Blemton, in Com. Suff. Little-Legh, in Com. Essex. Thormeton, and Suthorp, in Com. Gloc. and Solham, lafoy side, E●on- hasting, and East- Hamney in Com. Berks., leaving 
x Esc. 7 E. 3. n. 35.  john, his son and heir six years of age; and Ada his Wife surviving; who had for her Dowry, an Assignation 
y Claus. 7 E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  of the Manor of Southorp, in Com. Glo●. East-Hamney, in Com. Berks.. and Little- Legh, in Com. Essex.  
Which john, 
john.  in 21 E. 3. making proof 
z Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
a Claus. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  of his Lands. And, having Married 
b Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  Margaret, one of the sisters and coheirs of Edmund, Son and heir to Hugh de St. john (which Edmund died in his Father's life-time) had, for her purparty, of the Lands of that Inheritance, an Assignation 
c Rot. Fin. 21 E. 3. m. 12.  of the Manor of Basin, and Bayliwick of the Forest of Pambere, with the Parks of Privet, and Morgaston, and a certain Pool in Shireburne, in Com. Southampt. As also of the Manor of Shottewell, in Com. Berks.  
In this year also, being in the Wars of France, he was of the Retinue 
d Rot. Franc. 2● E 3. p. 2. m. 15.  with Edward Prince of Wales. So likewise in 
e Rot. Franc. 22 E. 3. m. 4.  22 and 
f Rot. Franc. 23 E. ●. m. 3.  23 E. 3. And in 29 E. 3. in right of the said Margaret his Wife, had an Assignation 
g Claus. 29 E. 3. in dorso, m. 21.  of the Manors of Shireburne, Abboteston, Bromlegh, Chauton, and Lydshuite, in Com. Southampt. which were of her Inheritance. In this year also he was 
h Rot. Vasc. 29 E. 3. m. 8.  again in the Wars of Gascoine. So likewise in 
i Rot. Vasc. 30 E. 3. m. 4.  30, and 
k Rot. Franc. 32 E. 3. m. 10.  32 E. 3. And, having been summoned 
l Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 22 & 23 E. 3. (but no more) departed 
m Claus 33 E. 3 m. 30.  this life in 33 E. 3. Margaret his Wife surviving him. Who by her Deed, 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. 3.  bearing date at Shireburne, 9 Apr. 35 E. 3. granted to Thomas Aldyngbourne and his heirs, the Manors of Shireburne, and Ludeshelf, in reversion, after the death of Mirabell, her Mother, who held them in Dower, during her life.   

Bryan.  
[24 Edw. 3.]  
OF this name I have not seen any mention, until 29 H. 3. that Guy de 
Guy.  Brien (whose chief seat was in the Marches of Wales, as I guess) received command 
a Claus. 29 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to assist the Earl of Gloucester against the Welsh. Which Guy, in 42 H. 3. had summons 
b Claus. 42 H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to attend the King at Chester, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to prevent the Incursions of that unruly people. But, not long after this, when the breach betwixt the King and divers of the great Barons happened, he adhered unto them: for it appears, 
c Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 5.  that, in 48 H. 3. after the Battle of Lewes, where the King was made prisoner by those Barons, he was by them constituted Governor of the Castles of Kardigan, and Kermerdyn. Which Commission was again renewed 
d Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 20.  to him, the next ensuing year; he having then also the like trust granted 
e Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 20.  unto him▪ by them, for the Castle of Kilgaran. But shortly after, he returned to his due obedience, as it seems; for in 51 H. 3. (which was near two years after the power of those haughty spirits was totally quelled in the Battle of Evesham) he became one of the Sureties 
f Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 33.  for Robert de Vere, than Earl of Oxford, that he should thenceforth demean himself peaceably, and stand to the Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth, for the redemption of his Lands.  
This Guy Married 
g Esc. 2 E 1. n 32.  Ev●, the sole daughter and heir of Henry de Traci; and died 
h Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 32. Devon.  m 35 E. 1. leaving Guy 
i Esc. 35 E. 1. n. 32. Devon.  his son and heir Twenty four years of age.  
Which Guy. (for I presume it may be him) being a Knight in 4. E. 3. was then made Governornor. 
k Rot Fin. 4. E. 3. m. 6.  of the Castle of Haverford.  
But, in 5 E. 3. it was found by Inquisition, 
l Esc. 5 E. ●. n. 163. Pembr.  that he complained to the King, That Roger de Mortimer, late Earl of March, had made seizure of his Barony of Walwaynes-Castle, in Com. Pembr. as also of the Goods and Stock thereon; and had delivered them to Guyon, his son, without Warranty. Likewise, that the King then took notice of certain differences betwixt the said Sir Guy, and the same Guyon, his son and heir, which were pacified in his presence, by the assent of Went●lian his Wife; in regard himself at that time was not of sane memory. Moreover, that by this Agreement, the Barony of Chastel-Walmeyn was to remain to young Guyon, and his heirs; upon condition, that he should be obliged to prefer his two sisters out of the Revenues thereof: as also, that Two hundred pounds which joan de Carru was bound to pay to him the said Guy, for the Marriage of his son Guyon, should be paid to Guyon, towards the Marriage of those his sisters. And, that because the said Sir Guy was not in his perfect senses, the Barony should remain in the King's hands, and Livery thereof be made to Guyon in performance of those Covenants.  
Sir Guy 
Guy.  being thus out of his senses; I come to Guy his son.  
In 11 E. 3. this Guy was 
m Rot. Scoc. ●●E. 3. m. 19  in the Scotish wars and, in 13 E. 3. in consideration 
n Rot. Vascon 13 E. 3. m. 5.  of his special services, had an Annuity of Forty pounds granted 
o Rot. Vascon. 13 E. 3. m 5.  to him by the King, to be paid out of the Exchequer during his life.  
In 15 E. 3. he was made Governor 
m Rot. Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 9  of St. Briavells-Castle, in Com. Gloc. and Warden 
n Rot. Fin. 15 E. 3. m. 9  of the Forest of Dene: And, in 16 E. 3. was 
a Rot. Franc. 16 E. 3. m. 19  again in the Wars of France. So likewise in 
b Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 14.  19 & 
c Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. p. a. m. 14.  but died 17 junii, 23 E. 3. being then seized 
p Esc. 23 E. 3. n. 80.  of the Barony of Callagherm, in the Marches of Wales, which he held by the service of finding two soldiers, with Horses harnessed; or eight Footmen (according to the custom of those parts) three days, at his own proper costs, upon notice given by the King's Bailiff of Kaermerdyn; leaving Guy his son and heir, at that time thirty years of age and upwards.  
Which Guy. 
Guy.  became a person of very great note in his time: For, in 23 E. 3. he was 
q Claus. 23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8.  Standard-bearer to the King, in that notable Fight with the French at Calais. And, behaving 
r Pat. ●23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  himself with great courage and valour at that time; in recompense thereof, had a Grant 
s Pat. ●23 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  of Two hundred Marks per annum out of the Exequer, during his life. Furthermore, in 24 E. 3. he obtained a Charter 
t Cart. 24 E. 3. n. 3.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands at Bretegrave, in Com. Surr. Littelington, in Com. Midd. Rammesham, in Com. Dorset. Slapton, and Torre-Bryen, in Com. Devon, as also at Tallaghern, and 
* Id est Walwaynes-Castle.  Castle-Gaweyn in Wales. And, in 26 E. 3. being 
u Pat. 26 E. 3. p. I. m. 10.  still Governor of St. Briavells-Castle, and Warden of the Forest of Dene, had a Grant 
x Pat. 26 E. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  of all the Profits and Emoluments, arising out of the Market and Fairs in that Town of St. Briavell's. In which year he was also constituted 
y Ibid.  one of the Commissioners, for arraying of Men, in the Counties of Oxon. and Berks. for defence of the Realm against the French, then threatening an Invasion.  
Moreover, in An. 1354. (28 E. 3.) upon 
z Ypod. Neust. 122 n. 40.  the League, made betwixt King Edward and the King of France, he was 
a Ypod. Neust. 122 n. 40.  one of the Ambassadors, with Henry Duke of Lancaster and others, then sent to Rome, to procure a Ratification thereof by the Pope. And, in 29 E. 3. attending 
b Pat. 29 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  the King in his Expedition at that time into France, was made 
c Pat. 29 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  a Banneret; having Licence 
d Pat. 29 ●. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  for the better support of that dignity, to purchase Lands of Two hundred pounds per annum value, to himself and his heirs. In 33 E. 3. he was again 
e Rot. Franc. 33 ● 3. p. 1. m. 2.  in the wars of France. So likewise in 
f Rot. Franc. 34 ● 3. m. 10.  34 E. 3 And continuing 
g Claus. 34 E. 3. in dorso, m. 22.  there in the King's service, had respite 
h Claus. 34 E. 3. in dorso, m. 22.  for the payment of such Debts, as were due from him for the Farm of the Manor of Westcote. In 35 E. 3. being again sent 
i Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  Ambassador to the Court of Rome, upon important business; the King engaged 
k pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m. 24.  himself to indemnify him, for any loss or detriment he might receive in that journey. And soon after that, in consideration 
l Ex autogr. penes Cleric. pell.  of his former valiant deportment, in the battle of Calais (where he bore the King's Standard) had Two hundred pounds per annum given 
m Ex autogr. penes Cleric. pell.  to him for his life.  
In 37 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
n Ibid.  of the Manor of Northam, in Com. Devon. in Fee, which belonged to the Abbey of Caen in Normandy. And in 43 E. 3. was again 
o Rot. Franc. 43 E. 3. m. 2.  in the wars of France. In which year being made Admiral 
p Claus. 4● E. 3. m. ●.  of the King's Fleet against the French, command 
q Claus. 4● E. 3. m. ●.  was given to Edward Prince of Wales, to impres● xsall such Ships, as then were in the Post of Kermerdyn, of one hundred Tuns and upwards; and to send them well Manned and Victualled to Portsmouth, within four days after Candlemass, to be employed by him in that service.  
In 44 E. 3. he was again constituted 
r Rot Franc. 44 E. 3. m. 27.  Admiral of the Royal Fleet from the Port of Southampton Westwards: and in 45 E. 3. again 
s Rot. Scoc. 45 E. 3. m. 12.  employed in the Scotish wars. In 49 E. 3. he was associated 
t Rot. Scoc. 49 E. 3. ●. 2.  in Commission with Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and others, to cause satisfaction to be made for all injuries done by the King's subjects of England to the Scots, contrary to the 〈◊〉 of the Covenants betwixt King Edward, and David de Brus, late King of Scotland deceased. And, about this time was elected 
* Instit. &c of the Garter per E. A.  into the Society of Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
In I. R. 2. he served 
u Rot. de pell. exit. 1 R. 2.  again in the Wars of France. So likewise 
x Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2 m. 15.  at Sea, in 2 R. 2. And in 3 R. 2. was constituted 
y Rot. Franc. 3 R. xs 2 m. 15.  one of the Commissioners, to treat with john Duke of Brittanny, and the Earl of Montfort, for a League of Friendship with King Richard: being the same year in 
z Ibid. m. 14.  that Expedition made into Ireland, with Edmund Mortimer Earl of March.  
Thus far as to his Military Actings; all that I have now farther to say of him; is, That he founded 
a Pat. 43. E. 3.  a Chantry for four Priests, to sing divine Service every day, in the Chapel of our Lady, within his Manor of Slapton, in Com. Devon. and that he endowed it with Lands of Ten pounds per annum value; as also with the Advouson of the Church of Slapton. Likewise, that he was summoned 
b Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 24 E. 3 till 13 R. 2. inclusive. And lastly, that, having married 
* Monast. Angl. vol. 1. 157. a. n 40.  Elizabeth daughter to William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury (Widow of Hugh de Despenser the third) he departed 
c Esc. 14. R. 2. n. 8. Devo●.  this life, on Wednesday next after the Feast of the Assumption of the blessed Virgin, in 14 R. 2. being then seized ᵈ of the Manor of Northam, in Com. Devon. as also of the Manors of Slapton, and Torre- Brien, in reversion, after the death of Philippe, wife of john chaundos; leaving Philippe, wife of john Devereux, son of Sir john Devereux, son of Sir john Devereux Knight, and Elizabeth then the wife of Robert, son of Sir john Lovel Knight, his Cousins and next heirs, viz. daughters of Guy his son (who died in his life time) the said Philippe then being Twelve years of age, and Elizabeth, Nine.  
Which Philippe, making Proof 
e Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. ●. 16.  of her age in 20 R. 2. and doing her Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. ●. 16.  of her Lands.  
He had also another son, called William, who was a Knight, 
g Rot. Franc. 8 R. 2. m. 28.  and Captain 
h Rot. Franc. 8 R 2. m. 28.  of the Castle of Merk (in the Marches of Calais but died 
i Claus. 2● R. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  in 21 R. 2. without issue; being then seized 
k Claus. 2● R. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  of the Manors of Donhe●d, Batheneston, and Shokewyke, in Com. Somerset. leaving the before-specified Philippe, the wife of john Devereux, and Elizabeth, the wife of Robert Lovel, his next heirs. Which Philippe, afterwards married 
l Claus. 2● R. 2. p. 1. m. 3.  to Sir Henry le Scrope Knight.  
Of the Lands of this Sir Guy, and Sir William his son (thus deceased) Philippe, the wife of Sir Henry le Scrope Knight, had, 
m Ibid.  for her Furparty, an Assignation of the Manor of Bathneston, and Shokerwyke, in Com. Somerset. Pompknolle, in Com. Dorset. Northam, in Com. Devon. with the alternate presentation to the Church of Pompknolle. And Elizabeth the wife of Robert, the son of john Lovel, the 
n Claus. 1 H. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  Manor of Donhed, in Com. Somerset, with the like presentation to the Church of Pompknolle: as also the Isle of Louday, with the Lordships of Dertemouth, Clifton, and Hardeness, in Com. Devon.   

Musgrave.  
[24 Edw. 3.]  
OF this ancient Family (whose seat now is at Hark●a-Castle, in Com. Westmorl. and Edenhale in Cumberland there hath only been one, that was summoned to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm; viz. Sir Thomas Musgrave Knight, son, I presume, to that Thomas, who, in 6 E. I. (with Ranulph de Dacre obtained the King's Charter, 
a Cart. 6 E. 1. n. 22.  for a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at Overton, in Com. Westmorl. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of Simon and jude: And, in 4 E. 2. was 
b Rot. Scoc. E. 2. m. 10.  in the Scotish Wars.  
Which Thomas (the son) upon that Invasion of the North, made by David de Brus King of Scotland; putting himself in Arms, with the Barons of those parts, was 
c Ypod. Neustr. 119. n. 30.  one of the Commanders, in the Van of that Army, which gave him Battle, near Durham, upon St. Luke's day, in 20 E. 3. where his whole Army, being utterly routed, that King, with divers of his Nobles; were taken 
d Ypod. Neustr. 119. n. 30.  Prisoners.  
In this year, likewise, he was associated 
e Rot. Scoc. 20 E. 3. m. 8.  with the Bishop of Carlisle and others, in guarding the West-Marches towards Scotland. And, in 21 E. 3. made Governor 
f Rot. Scoc. 21 E. 3. m. 13.  of Barwick upon tweed: as also sole Justiciar throughout all the Lands in Scotland, whereof King Edward the Third had then possession. After this, viz. in 26 E. 3. upon 
g Rot. Fin. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  the danger of an Invasion by the French, he was joined in Commission 
h Rot. Fin. 26 E. 3. m. 5.  with Thomas Lord Lucy, to Array and Arm, all the Knights, Esquires, and others, in Com. Cumbr. and Westmorl. for the defence of the adjacent Seacoasts. And, in 27 E. 3. associated 
i Rot. Scoc. 27 E. 3 m. 3.  with Ralph Lord Nevil, and the same Thomas Lord Lucy, in the Wardenship of the West-Marches.  
In 28 E. 3. he was constituted 
k Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 3. m. 2.  a Commissioner, with the Bishop of Durham, and others, to see all things performed, which had been agreed on, touching the delivery of David de Brus (king of Scotland) still prisoner in England: and in 29 E. 3. accompanied 
l Rot. Scoc.  Ralph Lord Nevil, in the Scotish wars.  
In 30 E. 3. he received Command 
m Rot. Scoc.  to reside upon his Lands, in the Marches toward Scotland for the defence of the Country, against any Incursions. And, in 32 E. 3. obtained a Charter, 
n Cart. 32 E. 3. n. 8.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands, at Mulgrave, and Souleby, in Com. Westmorl. with power to imparke his Woods, called Hevenings, in M●lgrave, containing Two hundred Acres.  
In 33 E. 3. he was made 
o Rot. Fin. 33 E. 3 m 9  Sheriff of Yorkshire; and Governor of the Castle at York. So likewise, in 
p Ro. Fin. 37 E. 3 m 9  37 & 38 
q Rot. Fin. 38 E. 3. m 14.  E. 3. And, in 39 E. 3. upon some danger 
r Rot. Scoc. 39 E. 3. m. 4.  of an Incursion by the Scots, received command 
s Rot. Scoc. 39 E. 3. m. 4.  to repair to his Lands in the Marches, for the better safeguard of those parts.  
In 42 E. 3. he was constituted 
t Rot. Fin. 42 E. 3. m. 6.  Eschaetor, for the Counties of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland; and, in 44 E. 3. having married 
u Pat. 44 ●. 3 p. 1. m. 6.  Isabel, the Widow of Robert, the son of Robert Lord Clifford; obtained, not only a Remission 
x Pat. 44 ●. 3 p. 1. m. 6.  of all the Profits, of two parts of the Castle and Manor of Skypton, in Craven, for the time they held the same, during the Minority of the heirs: but, for his good services, had a Great 
y Ibid. p. 3. m. 9  of One hundred Marks per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer. Moreover, in 46 E. 3. he was associated 
z Rot. Scoc. 46 E. 3. m. ●.  with the Bishop of Carlisle, and others, in the Office, of Warden of the West-Marches. And, in 47 E. 3. again made 
a Rot. Scoc. 4● E. 3. m 1.  Governor, of Barwick upon tweed. So likewise in 
b Rot. Scoc. 49 E. 3. m 2.  49 E. 3. for one year; and in 
c Rot. Scoc. 50 E. 3. m. 5.  50. E. 3. for three years more.  
In 2. R. a this Sir Thomas Musgrave, being still Governor 
d ●●ois. s. 205. ●.  of Barwick; and desirous to find out the Scots; Marched, 
e ●●ois. s. 205. ●.  with his son (than a Knight also) from Mauros towards Morlane; leaving the River of tweed on their left hand. Whereupon▪ the Earl Douglas, being near, seeing he must fight, Knighted 
f ●●ois. s. 205. ●.  his son james, and caused him to raise his Banner: The like therefore did 
g ●●ois. s. 205. ●.  this Thomas to his son, and divers of his House: but a sore Battle ensuing, he was taken prisoner 
h ●●ois. s. 205. ●.  (with his son) and One hundred twenty men at Arms: whereupon the procured 
i Rot. Scoc. 2 R. 2 m 1.  john de Nevil, Sir john Heron Knight, Alan de Shottre, Robert de Haggerston, and Robert de Grey of New- Bigging, to become bound in Ten thousand Marks, for the rendering himself prisoner at a certain day; in case he did not pay the Ransom, then agreed on. Of which payment, making not 
k Ibid.  performance; the King, upon complaint, 
l Ibid.  commanded 
m Ibid.  Henry de Perci, Earl of Northumberland, Roger Lord Clifford, and Ralph Lord Greystoke, to bring him personally to his Presence; and to find sufficient security, for the indempnifying of those his sureties. Nevertheless, he neglected 
n Rot. Scoc. 5 R. ●. m. 3.  so to do: by reason whereof the said john de Nevil (of Baby) was constrained to pay 
o Rot. Scoc. 5 R. ●. m. 3.  the Ransom, which was a Thousand Marks. Whereupon, making complaint, 
p Rot. Soc. 5 R. ●. m. 3.  to the King, in 5 R. 2. he sent his Precept 
q Claus. de iisd. ann. i● dorso.  to the Sheriff of Westmoreland, to levy that sum, upon the Goods and Lands of this Thomas; as also to Arrest him, and keep him in prison, until he should make full repayment thereof; the Money having been paid by Nevil, to the Earl of March, whose Prisoner he was.  
This is all that I have to say of him; other than that his summons 
q Claus. de iisd. ann. i●. dorso.  to Parliament was from 24 E. 3. until 47 E. 3. inclusive; and that his Descendants, being persons of great note in those parts, do continue there to this day.   

Benhale.  
[34. Edw. 3.]  
IN 10 E. 3. Robert de Benhale was 
a Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 3. m. 11.  in that Expedition then made into France: Likewise in 12 E. 3. in that into Flanders: And in 
b Rot. Alem. 12 E. 3. m. 6.  34 E. 3. had summons 
c Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, but never after.   

Edmund de Langele, Earl of Cambridge.  
[36 Edw. 3.]  
EDmund 
Edmund.  the Fifth son of King Edward the Third, born Edmund. 
a T. Wals. 149. n. 10.  at the King's Manor-house, of Langele, in Com. Hertf. An. 1341. (15 E. 3.) and baptised 
b T. Wals. 149. n. 10.  by Michael, then Abbot of St. Alban, took, thereupon his Surname from that place. And, in 21 E. 3. (being then but six years of age) had a Grant 
c Cart● 21 E. 3. n. 2●.  from the King his Father, in special tail, of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, beyond T●ent, formerly belonging to john de Warren, Earl of Surrey: but, in regard 
d Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2.  of his Minority, Quen Philippe, his Mother, received 
e Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  the Profits of them, for the maintenance and education of him, and other her younger children. From which time, till 36 E. 3. I have not seen any farther mention of him: but then (the Parliament 
f Cart. 36● 3. n. 8.  sitting) though he was 
g Cart. 36● 3. n. 8.  at that time in Treland, he was created 
h Cart. 36●. 3. n. 8.  Earl of Cambridge; his Patent bearing date 13 Nou. And, in 37 E. 3. obtained a Grant 
i Cart 37 E. 3. n. 10.  in Fee, of the Castle, Manor, and Town of Stanford; as also of the Manor of Grantham, both in Com. Linc.  
In 38 E. 3. it appears, 
k T. Wals. 174. n. 10. Rot. Franc 38 E. 3. m. 8.  that he should have married Margaret, heir to the Earl of Flanders; but, for nearness of blood; the Pope being sent 
l T. Wals. 174. n. 10. Rot. Franc 38 E. 3. m. 8.  to, for his Dispensation therein; and Charles the Fifth, than King of France, craftily hindering it; she became the wife to Philip Duke of Burgundy, Brother to that King. Notwithstanding which, it appears, 
m Rot. Franc. 39 E. 3. m. 9  that in 39 E. 3. (which was the next ensuing year) Sir Nicholas de Tamworth Knight, and john Wyn Esquire, were sent, by King Edward, to all the Nobles, and other his Friends, beyond the Seas; to solicit their help, for the expelling those Strangers, who had invaded the Counties of Burgundy, Nevere, and Reth, of right belonging to the Countess of Flanders, and her son; which were to return unto this Edmund, and to the Duchess of Burgundy (daughter to the same Earl of Flanders) in regard of that Matrimonial Contract, made betwixt them; as the Record 
n I●id.  apparently doth manifest.  
In 42 E. 3. Peace 
o Frois. lib. 1. & 2. 146. b.  being then made with France; this Edmund was 
p Frois. lib. 1. & 2. 146. b.  one of those, who, on the behalf of the King, his Father, made Oath, for the performance of the Articles then agreed on. Also, in 43 E. 3. being sent 
q Ibid. 131. a.  with the Earl of Pembroke, and others, in aid of the Black Prince (then in Normandy) he was 
r Ibid. 154 a.  at the siege of Bourdelf: and, having taken it, Marched 
s Ib. 158. ●.  to the Castle of Roche sur yone. Moreover, after this, upon 
t Ib. 16●. ●.  winning the Garrison of Bell-Perch, he led 
u Ib. 16●. ●.  away the Duke of Bourbon's Mother, and all that were therein: And then joined 
x Ibid. 171. ●.  with the Duke of Lancaster (his Brother) at Bergerath, to keep the Frontiers, against the French. In 44 E. 3. he still continued 
y Rot. Vasc. 44 E. 3. m. 4. Frois 17●. a.  in those Wars; and, in 46 E. 3. upon 
z Frois. 17●. a  the taking of Lymoges, by the Black Prince; with the Earl of Pembroke, and Sir Guischard de Angle, he entered; and did 
a Frois. 17● a.  much slaughter there: After which, he attended 
b Ibid. 185. b.  the King, in that Expedition, designed for the rescuing of Thovars: but, therein, being crossed by 
c Ibid. 185. b.  contrary Winds, nothing 
d Ibid. 185. b.  was attempted. Before the end of that year, therefore, he returned, 
e T. Wals. 181. ●. 40.  with john Duke of Lancaster (his Brother:) at which time, they brought 
f T. Wals. 181. ●. 40.  with them the two daughters of Don Pedro, King of Castille viz. Constance, and Isabella: which Isallell shortly became his wife.  
In 47 E. 3. he was retained by Indenture 
g Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King, for one whole year, in his fleet at Sea, with Two hundred and fifty Men at Arms, Two hundred and fifty Archers, thirty Knights, and Two hundred and twenty Esquires: and, in 48 E. 3. was joined in Commission 
h Rot. Franc. 48 E. 3. m. ●.  (by the King his Father) with john Duke of Britanny, in the Lieutenancy of France, and all other Foreign parts. Whereupon, he ●ailed 
i T. Wals. 184. n. 40.  into Britanny; and had the Town of St. Mathews, on the Sea-coast, with the Castles of Breast and Orrey rendered 
k T. Wals. 184. n. 40  to him. After which, they besieged Kemperle, wherein most of the chief Men of Britanny at that time were: and had taken it, but that a certain Knight brought 
m Ibid. Frois. 195. ●.  them News of a Truce betwixt England, and France; with command 
n Ibid. Frois. 195. ●.  from King Edward, that they should leave the siege, and return home speedily. In 50 E. 3. he was made 
* Pat. 50 ●. 3. p. 1. m. 1●.  Constable of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-ports. And in 
* Pat. 1 R. ●. p 1. m. 26.  1 R. 2. in which year he was again retained 
o Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King, in his Fleet at Sea, for a quarter of that year, with One hundred Men at Arms, and One hundred Archers; whereof himself, and one Banneret to be part of the number; twelve Knights, and the rest Esquires. Froisard saith; 
p Frois. 196. b.  that, upon the appearance of the French, near to the Coast of England, about that time, this Edmund, and Thomas of Wodstoke, his Brother, were at Dovor, in the head of an hundred thousand men, with Banners displayed. In 2 R. 2. he was 
q Rot. Franc. 2 R. 2. m. 19  again in the King's Fleet at Sea. And, in 4 R. 2. was one 
r T. Wals. 257. n. 40.  of the Principal Commanders, in that great Army, then sent into Portugal. Whereupon, he obtained a Grant 
s Pat. 4 R. 2. p. 3. m. 13.  from the King; that, whereas, by reason of his former services; and in that voyage to Portugal, he had contracted divers Debts, his Executors should therefore retain the profits of all his Lands, for one whole year after his death: as also receive that sum of Five hundred Marks, which had been granted by King Edward the Third, to be paid yearly unto him, and the heirs-male of his Body, And, the next year following returned. 
t T. Wals. p. 318. n. 20.   
In 7 R. 2. upon 
u Frois. lib. 3 & 4. f. 10. a.  an Invasion, made by the Scots, he attended 
x Frois. lib. 3 & 4. f. 10. a.  the King, in his Expedition, then by him made Northwards. And, in 8 R. 2. was again retained 
y Ex autogr. penes Cler. Pell.  to serve him in his Scotish Wars.  
And, having, for these and many other his great services, merited highly; in 9 R. 2. he was advanced, 
z Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 10. T. Wals. p. 349. Cart. 9 & 10 R. 2. ●. 26.  to the dignity and title of Duke of York, the Parliament then sitting; his Charter bearing date 6 Aug. whereby he had also One hundred pounds yearly granted to him out of the issues of the County of York; and Forty pounds per annum out of the Customs of Wools, Skins, and Pelts in Kingston super Hull; as also Five hundred pounds per annum out of the Port of London, until a Thousand pounds yearly, in Lands and Rents, should be settled upon him: the Ceremony 
a Rot. Parl. 9 R. 2. n. 14.  of his Creation, by cincture with the Sword, and putting a Cap on his head, with a Circle of Gold, being performed at Hoselow Lodge, in Ti●idale, where the King then 
b Rot. Parl. 9 R. 2. n. 14.  lay, with his Army.  
But soon after this he adhered 
c Frois. 105. a.  to the Duke of Gloucester; as also, to those other who opposed the Duke of Ireland: And, in that Parliament of 10 R. 2. wherein the great Lords were so powerful; was 
d H. Knighton 2685. n. 50. & 2687. n. 30.  one of them, that had Licence, and Authority, to inquire into all abuses in Government, and Grievances whatsoever, from the death of King Edward the Third, till that very time: In 14 R. 2. in part 
e Cart. 14 R. 2. n. 8.  of satisfaction, for the sum of a Thousand pounds per annum, promised to him, upon his advancement to the Dukedom of York; he obtained a Grant 
f Cart. 14 R. 2. n. 8.  of the Manor of Hychen, in Com. Buck. then valued at One hundred pounds per annum. As also of the Manor of Somerford- Keyns, of Forty Marks per annum, and of the Manor of Wendover of Eighty four pounds, both in that County.  
In 15 R. 2. he was 
g Frois. f. 227. b.  at that Treaty for Peace, then held at Amiens, in France, in Mid-Lent: and, in 17 R. 2. had a Grant 
h Rot. Vasc. 17 R. 2. m. 3.  of the Castle of Mouretagne, upon the River Gyronne, in Aquitane, for life. In 18 R. 2. being constituted 
i T. Wals. 386. n. 30.  Lieutenant here (the King being then in Ireland) he called a Parliament at London. And, in 20 R. 2. was again made 
k Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  Lieutenant for this Realm in his absence. In 21 R. 2. he obtained a Grant 
l Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 1. m. 28.  in special tail of the Manor of Sevenhampton, with the Hundreds of Heyworth, and Kirkelade, in Com. Wilts. which Lordships and Hundreds, john Duke of Britanny, and joan his wife held, 
m Ib.  so long as the Castle of Breast, should be in the possession of the King, or his heirs: and, the same year had Licence 
n Ibid. m. 19  to raise One hundred men at Arms, and Two hundred Archers, to attend the King at his next Parliament.  
In 22 R. 2. he was constituted 
o Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 9  Steward of England; to hold the same office, until Henry of Lancaster, Earl of Hereford, or his heir should sue for it. By all which instances, the King's great trust, and bounty towards him, is sufficiently manifested.  
But, drawing now near his death, by his Testament, 
p Arundel, vol. 1. 194. b.  bearing date 25 Nou. An. 1400. (2 H. 4.) wherein he calls himself Duke of York, Earl of Cambridge, and Lord of Tividale; he bequeathed his body to be buried at Langele, near to the Grave of Isabella, his first wife: appointing, that two Priests should be ordained by his Executors, to perform Divine Service there, every day, for his Soul, and the Souls of all his Kindred: and departing 
q Esc. 3 H. 4. n. 35.  this life 1 Aug. 3 H. 4. was there buried 
* Holingsh. p. 520. b. n. 30.  accordingly; being then seized 
r Esc. 3 H. 4. n. 35.  of the Manor of Uuendoure, in Com. Buck. of the Castle of Fodringheye, with its Members; viz. Yarewell, Southwike, and ●assington, in Com. Northampt. Of the Manors of Fasterne, UUotton, Winterborne, Tokkenham, Compton- Basset, Somerford Keyns Cheleworth,; with the custody of the Forest of Bradene, and Sevenhampton; as also of the Hundreds of Heyworth, and Crikelade, in Com. Wiltes. of the Manors and Towns of Staunford, and Grantham, in Com. Linc. of the Castle of Rising, in Com. Norff. of the Castle and Manor of A●sty, and Manor of Hechen, in Com. Hertf. of the Honour and Manor of Reilegh, the Manors of Thunderle, Estwode, with the Castle and Lordship of Hadlee, in Com. Essex. of the Manors of Coningsburgh, Sandhale, Haitefeld, thorn, Fishlake, Holme-frithe, and Soureby; Likewise of the Manor and Lordship of Wakefeld, all in Com. Ebor. as also of the Dominion of Tyndale, in Com. Northumber. leaving Edward 
s Ib.  Earl of Rutland, his son and heir, Twenty six years of age.  
Of which Isabella, his Wife, I find; that in his life-time (by his authority and special Licence) she declared her Testament 
t Rou●, f. 49. a.  6 Dec. An. 1342. (6 R. 2.) and thereby bequeathed her Body to be buried, wheresoever he (her said Husband) and the King should appoint: ordaining, that upon the day of her death, an Hundred Trentals, and an Hundred Sauters should be said for her Soul. Likewise, that four Priests, or one at least, should sing for her, by the space of four years: Moreover, that upon the day of her burial, her best Horse should be delivered for her Mortuary. She also bequeathed to the King, her Heart of Pearls; To the Duke of Lancaster a Tablet of Jaspar, which the King of Armonie gave her. To Edward Earl of Rutland (her son) her Crown, to remain to his heirs: to Constance le Despenser (her daughter) a Fret of Pearls; and to the Duchess; of Gloucester, her Tablet of Gold, with Images; as also her Sauter, with the Arms of Northampton. And to King Richard (after her other Legacies paid) all 
u Pat. 16 R. ●. p. 3. m. 24.  the remainder of her Goods; with trust, that he should allow unto Richard, her younger son (his Godson) Five hundred Marks per annum for his life.  
Whereupon, out of the great respect 
x Ibid.  he bore to her, over and above that Hundred pounds per annum which young Richard did receive, out of the Issues of the County of York; he gave 
y Ibid.  him Two hundred thirty three pounds six shillings eight pence for his life, to be received out of the Exchequer, until he should settle upon him, Lands or Rents of Five hundred Marks per annum value.  
It is said, 
z T. Wals. 385. n. 40.  that this great Lady, having been somewhat wanton, in her younger years, at length became an hearty penitent; and departing 
a T. Wals. 385. n. 40.  this life in An. 1394. (17 R. 2. was buried 
b T. Wals. 385. n. 40.  in the Friar's Preachers at Langele.  
His second wife was joan, daughter 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. E.  of Thomas, and sister and coheir to Edmund Holland Earl of Kent; Who surviving him, married 
d Esc. 10 H. 4. n. 51.  to William Lord Will●ughby of E●esby; next to 
e Esc. 3 H. 5. n. 55.  Henry Lord Scrope; and lastly, to Henry Bromslet Lord Vesci.  
His younger children were these; viz. 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Richard Earl of Cambridge; and Constance, married to Thomas Spenser Earl of Gloucester.  
I now come to Edward, the eldest son of this Edmund of Langley.  
This Edward 
Edward.  was created 
g Cart. 13 R. 2. n. 5. Rot. Parl. 13 R. 2. n. 23.  Earl of Rutland 25 Febr. 13 R. 2. but to enjoy that Title no longer than his Father's life; having therewithal a grant 
h Cart. 13 R. 2. n. 5. Rot. Parl. 13 R. 2. n. 23.  of the Castle, Town and Lordship of Okham, in Com. Rutl. with the Shirevalty of that County, sometime belonging to William de Bohun Earl of Northampton; in part of satisfaction of Eight hundred Marks per annum intended to him: And, in 14 R. 2. was constituted 
i Rot. Franc. 14 R. 2. m. 3.  Lord Admiral of the King's whole Fleet to the Northwards. So likewise 
k Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. m. 7.  in 15 R. 2. being 
l Ibid. m. 5.  the same year in the Wars of France. As also in Commission 
m Ibid. m. 7.  with john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, and others, to Treat of Peace with the French. In this year, likewise, he was made 
n Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 3. m. 32.  Justice of all the Forests, South of Trent; and Constable 
o Ibid. m. 31.  of the Tower of London, for life, after the death of Thomas Earl of Kent: And was with 
p H. Knighton, 2739. n. 60.  john Duke of Lancaster, at the Treaty for Peace, then held at Amiens, in France.  
In 17 R. 2. he had a Grant 
q Rot. Fin. 17 ●. 2. m. 16.  of all the Lands, which Alianore the Wife of Ralph Lord Basset of Weldon, held in Dower; until Richard the son and heir of the said Ralph, should accomplish his full age. And the same year, about the Festival of our Lady's Nativity, attended 
r T. Wals. 386. n. 10.  the King into Ireland. So likewise, in 19 R. 2. into 
s Ib. 388. n. 40. & 389.  France, at which time, both King's having an interview near Ghisnes, a Peace was concluded betwixt them: and, in memory thereof, a Chapel, at both their costs, appointed to be built in the place, and called, our Lady of Peace. In 18 R. 2. he was retained 
t Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King, in another Expedition for Ireland, for the one half of that year, with Fifty Men at Arms, whereof ten to be Knights; and an Hundred and fifty Archers on Horseback. And, in 19 R. 2. was 
u Rot. Fin. 19 R. 2. m. 19  one of the Commissioners, appointed, as proxy, to espouse Isabel the eldest daughter to Charles the Sixth King of France, on the behalf of King Richard.  
In 20 R. 2. he was constituted 
x Rot. Franc. 20 R. 2. m. 6.  Governor of the Isles of Garnesey, and jercesey, for life: and obtained the like Grant 
y Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 3. m. 5.  of the Isle of Uviht, with the Castle of Caresbroke; as also of the whole dominion belonging to that Castle. Moreover, about that time, he was constituted Warden 
z Ibid. m. 26.  of New-Forest, in Com. Southampt. and of all the Forests South of Trent; Constable 
a Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 1. m. 20.  of Dovor-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports. And, in 21 R. 2. Constable 
b Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 1. m. 32.  of England (12 julii.) By which great Trusts and Benefits, it was discernible enough, that he was one of the principal persons, then in power with that King; and stuck at nothing, that might satisfy his licentious humour: for plain 
c Plac. eoram Rege in Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 12. etc.  it is, that he was not only privy and consenting to that Foul Design, for Murdering (his Uncle) the Duke of Gloucester, at Calais; but sent 
d Plac. eoram Rege in Parl. 1 H. 4. n. 12. etc.  one of his servants (viz. Cock of the Chamber) to assist therein. Which Barbarous Act was done, upon Saturday, 
e Esc. 2● R. 2. n. 29.  next after the Feast of St. Bartholomew, in 21 R. 2. Wherefore, it may very well be thought, that for his plotting and furtherance thereof, he esteemed his own Merit very great.  
For, immediately thereupon, he had a grant 
f Pat. 21 R. ●. p. 1. m. 13. 2. P. ● m. ●●  (bearing date 28 Sept.) in tail special, of the Manor of Brustwyke, in holderness, with the Castle of Skypse, and Patronage of the Abbey of Meaux, in Com. Ebor. As also, of the Manor of Barwe, and Patronage of Thornton-Abby, in Com. Linc. Likewise, of all the Manors, Lands, etc. in Preston, Burton- Pidse, Bond, Brustwyke, Esyngton, Kylnesee, Wythornesee, and Cleton, late Thomas Duke of Glocesters, attainted in the Parliament at Westminster, on Monday next after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the same year. Also, of the Town of Clone, in Com. Salop. with the whole Territory of Clone, in the Marches of Wales, and of the Hundred of Posselow thereunto annexed, late Richard Earl of Arundel's, likewise attainted.  
The like Grant 
g Ibid. m. 15.  he then had, of the Manor of Flamstede, in Com. Hertf. with the Chase thereto appertaining, late Thomas Earl of Warwick's, attainted. And, before the end of that Month (viz. 29 Sept.) was advanced 
h Cart. 21 ● n. 23.  to the dignity of Duke of Albemarle.  
By which Title, he was, within five days ensuing, again made Constable 
i Pat. 21 R. 1. p. 2. m. 31.  of the Tower of London. And, in 22 R. 2. constituted 
k Rot. Scoc. 2 ● R. 2. m. 3.  General Warden of the West-Marches toward Scotland. Likewise joined in Commission 
l Ibid. m. 2.  with the Bishop of St. Asaph, and others, to Treat of Peace with the Scots: as also retained 
m Ex autog● penes Cler. pell.  by Indenture, to serve the King in Ireland, for one whole year, with One hundred forty men at Arms; that is to say, Knights and Esquires; Two hundred Archers on Horseback; every twenty of the Archers having one Carpenter, and one Mason.  
But, of that shameful Murder of the Duke of Gloce●ter, neither the King, nor he, had much joy: For, the whole Realm, soon after, being in no little disturbance, the King retired 
n T. Wals. 394. n. 4●.  into Ireland, this Duke attending 
o T. Wals. 394. n. 4●.  him. Whence, hearing, 
p Ibid. 39●. n. 40.  that Henry Duke of Lancaster was landed at Ravenspur, he returned; 
q Ibid. 39● n. 40.  and was 
r Frois. 310. ●.  with him at Flynt-Castle, when that Duke took him thence. After which, upon King Richard's Deposal; in the Parliament held I H. 4. his Title of Duke was taken 
s Plac. 〈◊〉 in Parl. 1 H. ● n. 10.  from him; with command, 
t T. Wals. p. 400. n. 30.  that he should never afterwards adhere unto him, upon penalty of Treason. Nevertheless, he was, soon after, in that Conspiracy, 
* Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 696.  with the Dukes of Surrey and Exeter, to have killed King Henry at Windsor-Castle, upon Twelfth-night, in Christmas: but, discovering 
* Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 696.  the Plot, had Pardon: and shortly after restitution 
u Rot. Parl. 2 H. 4. n. 3 ●  of his Estate. Whereupon he became so obsequious to that King; as that, upon the 28th of August, in the second year of his Reign▪ he was constituted 
x Rot. Vasc. 2 H. 4. m. 7.  his Lieutenant in the Duchy of Aquitane, bearing then the Title of Earl of Rutland, and Cork. And, in 4 H. 4. (which was soon after his Father's death) being 
y Rot. Fi●. 4 H. 4. m. 26.  in Gascoine, had Livery 
z Rot. Fi●. 4 H. 4. m. 26.  of all his Lands, with respite for his Homage.  
This Edward married 
a Esc. 6 H. 4. ●. 33.  Philippe, one of the daughters and heirs to john Lord Mohun: and, in 7 H. 4. in the Parliament then held, was restored 
b T. Wals. 417. n. 30.  to his hereditary Dignity of Duke of York. In 13 H. 4. he joined 
c Ib. 425. n. 20  with Thomas Duke of Clarence, and others, in aid of the Duke of Orleans, against the Duke of Burgundy; and the next ensuing year was employed 
d Rot. Franc. 14 H 4. m. 10  in the Wars of France.  
In 2 H. 5. he was constituted 
e Pat. 2 H. 5 p. 2. m. 34.  Justice of South-UUales, and the same year made 
f Rot. Scoc. 2 H. 5. m. 16.  general Warden of all the East Marches towards Scotland. In 3 H. 5. he attended 
g Rot. Franc. 3 H. 5. m. 12.  the King in that great Expedition, then made into France; and in consideration 
h Pat. 3. H. 5. p. 2. m. 43.  of his vast expenses, in building, and endowing the Collegiate Church of Fotheringhay, and in fitting himself to serve the King, in that present adventure, (whereby he had contracted many Debts, so that without the King's assistance, he despaired the perfecting that pious work) he obtained 
i Pat. 3. H. 5 p. 2. m. 43.  Licence to enfeoff Henry de Beaufort Bishop of UUinchester, and others, of the Manors of Fasterne, Old-UUotton, Tokenham, Chelworth, UUynterborne, Compton- Basset, and Sevenhampton, in Com. Wilts. as also of the advouson of the Church of Tokenham, and Burrough of UUotton, with the Hundreds of Heighworth and Cryklade▪ in the same County; of the Manor of Doghton, in Com. Glouc. Ansty, with the Advouson of the Church, in Com. Hertf. Nassyngton and yarewell, with the Castle and Town of Fodringhay, in Com. North. of the Castle and Town of Stanford, with the Town and Soak of Grantham, in Com. Linc. of the Castle and Manor of Conyngsburgh, and Manors of Bra●well, Clifton, Hattefeld, Fishlake, and Thorn, in Com. Ebor. with trust, that they should see to the accomplishment of that work. As they did: though not in his life time: for plain 
k Monast. Angl. Vol. 3. 162. b.  it is, that the Contract for building of the Church, made betwixt the trusties and the Masons, beareth date 24 Sept. 13 H. 6.  
Shortly after the making of which Feoffment, (which bears date 
l Monast. Angl. Vol. 3. 162. b.  5 Aug.) he declared his Testament, 
m Chichley Vol. 1 284. b.  viz. 17 Aug. whereby he bequeathed his Body, to be buried in the Church Parochial, of that his College of Fotheringhay, in the midst of the Choir, near the steps, under a flat Marble; appointing, that fifty Marks, in half Groats, should be given in dole, to such poor people, as should come to his Funeral. To the Lady Philippe, his Wife, he bequeathed his Bed with Feathers and Leopards, and all pertaining thereto: And directed, that in all Masses and Prayers, to be made for him, mention should be of King Richard the Second, King Henry the Fourth, Edmund Duke of York, his Father, the Lady Isabella his Mother; and all other persons departed this life, for whom he was, in conscience, obliged to pray, that God would have mercy on them.  
After which, he attended 
n Rot. Franc. 3 H 5. m. 12.  the King into France, but never returned; for in that great Battle of Agincourt, fought upon Friday 
o Esc. 3. H. 5. n 45.  next preceding the Festival of All Saints, (which happened upon the 25th of October) he lost 
p T. Wals.  his life, though the English then obtained a glorious Victory. It is said, 
q Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. f. 5.  that he desired of King Henry, that he might have the forward of the Battle that day, and had it; and that by much heat and thronging, being a fat Man, he was smothered to death. Whereupon his Corpse was afterwards brought to Fotheringhay, and there Interred, 
r Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. f. 5.  in the body of the Choir, under a flat Marble, with his Image (flat) in Brass upon it. After which, the King returning into England, caused his Exequys to be kept at London, with great Solemnity, upon the first day of December; whereat were present divers Bishops and Abbots, besides a multitude of other persons of great quality, both French and English.  
The Lands whereof he died seized 
t Esc. 3. H. 5. ut supra.  were as followeth, viz. the Manors of Solyhull and Sheldon, in Com. War. the Honour of Reyleghe, with the Manors of Thunderie, Estwode, and Hundred of Rochfort, in Com. Essex. the Manor of Ansty, in Com. Hertf. the Manor of Wendover, and Moiety of the Manor of Horton, in Com Buck. the Manor of Whelnetham, in Com. Suff. the Castle and manor of Stanford; the Town and Soak of Grantham, with the Manors of Bondeby, Shillingthorpe, and Lordship of Harlaston, called Brews- Manner, in Com. Linc. the manors of Yelvertoft, Nassington, yarwell, with the Castle and Manor of Fotheringhay, in Com. North. the Manors of Doughton and Whitington, with the Manor and Hundred of Bertone, juxta Bristol, in Com. Glouc. the Manor, Burrough, and Lordship of Avene, the Manor and Territory of Neuton- Notash, and Manors of Dynas'- Powys, Sully, and Peterston in UUales, the Castle and Lordship of Ewyas Lacie, in Com. Heref. the Isle of UUiht, and Castle of Caresbroke, with the Wardenship of Newforest, as also the Manors of Chorle, UUetone, Ays●hele, and Mapul-Dutwell, with the custody of the Forest of Bear, in Com. South. the Manors of Somerford- Keynes, Fasterne, Wotton, Old-Tokenham; Chelesworth, UUinterborne, Compton- Basset, Sevenhampton; the Burrow and Hundred of Hyworth, the Hundred of Crikkelade, with the Manors of UUinterslowe, Sherston, and Brodeton in Com. Wilts. the Town and Manor of Soureby, the Castle and Manor of Coningesburgh, with the Manors of Bra●well, Clifton, Haitefeid, Fishlake, thorn, and Hathome, in Com. Ebor.  
But he left no Issue, so that Richard his Nephew, (Son to Richard Earl of Cambridge, his younger Brother) was found 
u Ibid.  to be his next Heir, and at that time three years of age.  
After which, Philippe his Wife (then surviving) took 
x Rot. fin. 10 H. 6 m. 13.  to Husband Robert Fitz-Walter.  
This Philippe, by the Title 
y Chicheley Vol. 1. 4●●  of Duchess of York, and Lady of the Isle of UUiht, declared her Testament, 
z Chicheley Vol. 1. 4●●  at the Castle of Caresbroke, in the same Isle, upon St. Gregory's day, in the year of our Lord 1400 (9 H. 6.) whereby she bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Abby-Church at UUestminster, appointing, that at every place where it should rest in the way thither, her Exequys should be performed with Dirige over night, and before the removal thereof in the morning, a Mass of Requiem. Also, that being brought to UUestminster, twenty four poor Men, clothed in short Gowns, with Hoods of black, should each of them bear a Torch, at the Dirige, and at the Mass of Requiem, on the Morrow, and each of them to have twenty pence in Money. Moreover, that her Hearse should be totally covered with black cloth, and upon it a curious Hearse of Wax, in a small proportion, placed upon it. And that upon the day of her Funeral, six Marks and forty pence should be distributed amongst a thousand poor people; so that each might have a penny.  
She likewise ordained, that a thousand Diriges should be sung for her, upon one day; and the morrow after, a thousand Masses; and this to be done with all the possible speed that might be, after her decease, for the health of her Soul, and all Christian Souls; for the performance whereof, every Priest to have four pence. She likewise bequeathed twenty pounds in Money, to buy Russet Cloth, for one hundred poor Men and Women, each of them a short Gown and Hood. Also to two honest Priests to sing Mass, and to say the Trental of Gregory, by the space of one whole year, for her Soul, and all Christian Souls: and to fourscore poor Bederyden, Men and Women, thirteen pounds six shillings and eight pence.  
And departed 
a Esc 10 H. 6. n. 45.  this life shortly after, being then seized 
b Esc 10 H. 6. n. 45.  of the Castle, Town, and Manor of Fodringhey, with the Manors of Nassyngton, and Yarewell, in Com. North. of the Castle and Manor of Caresbroke, with the Manors of Becombe, Freshwater, Nylton, Whitfelde, Panno, thorn, and the Forest of Brodwode, in the same Isle, of the Castle of Conesburgh, with the Manors of Hatfelde and Soureby, in Com. Ebor. of the Manors of Crikkelade, Somerford- Keynes, Sevenhampton, Fasterne, Compton- Basset, Wynterborne, Cheleworth, and Tokkenham, with the Burroughs of Hyworth and Wotton, in Com. Wiltes. of the third part of the Manors of Thunderle and Estwode, with the third part of the Honour, Town, Fair, Market, and Park of Reylegh, in Com. Essex. all which she held in dowry from the said Duke her first Husband. She likewise died seized of the Manors of Whicheford, in Com. War. Codecumbe, in Com. Somers. and Bradeworth, in Com. Devon. and of her Dowry by Sir Walter Fitz-Walter Knight, her last Husband, of the Manors of Shympling, in Com. Suff. Hemenhale and Disse, with the Hundred of Disse, in Com. Norff. and of the Manors of Wymbishe, and Shering, in Com. Essex, leaving Richard Lord le Strange, of Knokyn, her Cousin and next Heir, forty years of age.  
¶ I should now proceed with Richard Duke of York, so found to be Heir unto the last mentioned Edward, as is before observed. But first do think fit to take notice of his Father, viz. Richard de Coningsburgh, second Son to Edmund de Langley, Duke of York, before mentioned.  
This Richard 
Ri●●ard de Coning●sburgh.  had that appellation from Coningsburgh, (in Com. Ebor.) the place of his Nativity, and in 7 H. 4. was 
c Rot. Franc. 7 H 4. m. 2.  one of the Ambassadors (together with the Bishop of bath and Wells, and some others) sent to Treat and conclude with Isabella Queen of Denmark, and King Eric her Son, touching the Dowry of Philippe, Second Daughter to King Henry the Fourth, then espoused to that King; as also for a perpetual League betwixt them and their Successors: and in 2 H. 5. was created 
d Catal. of● Nob. by R. B.  Earl of Cambridge, in the Parliament, at that time held. But the next ensuing year, being 
e T. Wals. 435. lb. n. 10. 20. 30.  at Southampton, with the King (then shipping his Army for France) having been corrupted 
f T. Wals. 435. lb. n. 10. 20. 30.  by the French, he joined with Henry Lord Scrope, and some others, in a Conspiracy, to 
g T. Wals. 435. lb. n. 10. 20. 30.  murder him there. Which Treasonable design, being timely discovered; 
h Ibid.  upon Trial by their Peers, Sentence 
i Ibid.  of death was pronounced against him, and his Confederates, who thereupon lost 
k Ibid.  their Heads, without 
* Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. 701.  the North-Gate there. Thus saith T. Walsingham: but others do differ in their relation, as to the true reason of his intention to Murder King Henry; and affirm, that his main design was to raise Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, to the Royal Throne, as Heir to Lionel Duke of Clarence; not being ignorant of some impediments in that Earl, for procreation of Children; and that then, in time, the Right would come to his own Wife (Sister to the same Edmund) and to her Issue (as afterwards it really did.) Which is most likely to be true, whatever hath been otherwise reported, of his acknowledging what he then did, to be in favour of the French King, and being corrupted by him For the charge laid against him at his Trial, by the Indictment, was; that he, together with Sir Thomas Grey of Heton, in Com. Northumb. Knight, upon the twentieth day of july, in the third year of King Henry the Fifth's Reign; at Southampton, and divers other places, had conspired with a power of Men, to have gone with Edmund Earl of March, into Wales; and there to have procured him to assume the Supreme sway of the Realm; as also to have set forth a Proclamation in his name (as right Heir to the Crown) against King Henry, by the name of Henry of Lancaster the Usurper. Likewise, that pretending King Richard to be alive, they had sent into Scotland, for a certain Man, who in his shape of body and countenance, did much resemble that King, with purpose to raise the people on his behalf; and to seize upon divers Castles in Wales, intending to Man them against King Henry.  
This Richard de Conningsburgh, had two Wives, viz. Anne, 
l Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 229. a. n. 60.  Daughter to Roger de Mortimer Earl of March, and Maud, 
m Mich. Re● 25 H. 6. n. 21.  Daughter of Thomas Lord Clifford; afterwards married 
n Mich. Re● 25 H. 6. n. 21.  to john Nevil Lord Latimer. By this Anne he had Issue 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Richard a Son, and a Daughter called Isabella, who became the Wife 
p Polyd. Virg. 512. n. 10. & 20.  of Henry Bourchier, Earl of Essex.  
Which Richard, in 3 H. 5. upon the death of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, was found 
q Esc. 3. H. 5. n 32.  to be his next Heir; viz. Son of Anne, Sister to the same Earl; and at that time fourteen years of age. In 4 H. 6. (being then in ward 
r Pat. 4 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  to joan Countess of Westmoreland, by virtue of the last Will and Testament, of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, her late Husband) he had a Grant 
s Pat. 4 H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  of one hundred Marks per annum, over and above two hundred Marks per annum, formerly assigned for his Maintenance; to be paid out of the Lands of Edmund late Earl of March, unto whom he was so found to be next Heir. And in 8 H. 6. was made Constable 
t Pat. 8 H. 6. p. 1 m. 7.  of England, in the absence of john Duke of Bedford.  
In 10 H. 6. the French having recovered 
u Polyd Virg. 475. n. 50.  divers places in that Realm, so that there being little hope of better; it was resolved 
x Ibid.  to defend Normandy, for the more safeguard of that Province; and thought 
y Ibid.  fit, that he should be sent to secure the Seacoasts, others being employed to keep the Garrisons. And in 11 H. 6. though 
z Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 19  the Inquisitions after the death of Anne, Widow of Edmund Earl of March, were not then returned into the Chancery; by the King's special favour, he obtained Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 19  of all the Lands which she held in Dower, of his Inheritance, doing his Homage, notwithstanding he had not then made proof of his age.  
In this year he had special Licence 
b Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 28.  to be absent from Ireland; And in 12 H. 6. upon a great Insurrection, 
c Polyd. Virg. 483. n. 10.  made by the Inhabitants of Normandy, was sent 
d Polyd. Virg. 483. n. 10.  with the Duke of Somerset, for the repressing thereof. In 13 H. 6. upon 
e Ib. 486. ●. 10.  the death of john Duke of Bedford, then Regent of France, he was joined in Commission 
f Ib. 486. ●. 10.  with the Duke of Somerset, in the Government of that Realm: And in 14 H. 6. was retained, by Indenture, 
g Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France and Normandy, for one whole year, with one Baron, one Banneret, seven Knights, four hundred and ninety Men at Arms, and two thousand two hundred Archers.  
In 18 H. 6. he was constituted 
h Rot. Franc. 18 H. 6. m. 10  Lieutenant and Captain-General for all France, and Normandy. Whereupon, in 20 H. 6. having an assignation 
i Ex autog. penes Cler. Pell.  of twenty thousand pounds per annum, for the defence of those parts, he laid Siege 
* Holinghsh. p. 619 a. n. 50.  to deep, but without success. And in 21 H. 6. doing his Homage; 
k Rot. Franc 21 H. 6. m. 5.  as Son and Heir to Anne, one of the Daughters and Heirs to Alianore, eldest Sister and Co-heir to Edmund Brother and Heir to Thomas Earl of Kent, had Livery 
l Rot. Franc 21 H. 6. m. 5.  of his purparty of the Lands of that Inheritance.  
The same year also, he was employed 
m Rot Franc. 21 H. 6. m. 17  with john Earl of Shrewsbury, and others, as Ambassador to Treat of Peace with the French. And in 23 H. 6. being again in those parts, as Regent 
n Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 19  of France, and Normandy, had a special dispensation 
o Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 19  to be absent from Ireland.  
In 25 H. 6. he obtained Licence 
p Cart. 25 & 26 H. 6. n. 41.  for a Market every week, upon the Wednesday, at his Manor of Beaudley, in Com. Wigorn. and for a Fair there yearly, upon the Festival of St. Agatha the Vigin.  
In 26 H. 6. he was constituted 
q Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 3.  Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, for ten years: and in 28 H. 6. by Indenture 
r Ex autog. penes W. Pierpont ar.  of Covenants, retained james Earl of Ormund, to be his Deputy there. But in 29 H. 6. so great were the losses in France (Bordeaux and Ba●on, the last Cities of Gascoine, rendering 
s Polyd. Virg. 497. n. 10.  to the French) that (with the Duke of Somerset) he became necessitated 
t Polyd. Virg. 497. n. 10.  to quit the Country; and went into Ireland.  
Whence shortly after, taking advantage 
u Ib. 499. n. 20.  of those losses, and the great disturbances at home, by domestic Insurrections, (whereof that of the Kentishmen, headed by jack Cade, was not the least) he returned, 
x Ib. 499. n. 20.  and bethinking 
y Ib. n. 30.  with himself, how to set the Crown upon his own Head (being 
z Ib. n. 30.  the lineal Heir, made to Edmund of Langley, fifth Son to King Edward the Third, and right Heir to Leonel Duke of Clarence, third Son to the same King, by Anne his Mother, Daughter to Roger, and Sister and Heir to Edmund Mortimer Earl of March) he entered into consolation, 
a Ib. n. 30.  with Thomas Courtney, Earl of Devon, Edward Broke Lord Cobham, and some others, how he might effect it, without any blemish of disloyalty. In regard 
b Holinsh. Chron. p. 637 a. n. 50 & 60.  therefore, that Edmund Duke of Somerset, was the chief prop to King Henry, both in Council and Action; it was resolved 
c Holinsh. Chron. p. 637. a. n. 50 & 60.  in the first place, to take him off. But keeping his main purpose secret, it was concluded, 
d Ibid.  that he should raise what power he could, under pretence of removing certain evil Councillors, and to vindicate the people's Injuries, thereby occasioned. Of which Evil Councillors, the Duke of Somerset was the person, only pointed 
e Ibid.  at; in regard the vulgar ●ort had 
f Ibid.  a bad opinion of him, for the loss of Normandy.  
To which end he levied 
g Ib●  an Army of about ten thousand Men, in the Marches of Wales, openly declaring, 
* Ib●  that what he did therein, was for the general good of the Realm. The King therefore being aware of the danger, got together what Forces he could, and marched 
h Ib. n. 10, & 20.  towards him: but he, through notice thereof, diverting his intended course another way, came 
i Ib. n. 10, & 20.  up into Kent, and about a mile from Dertford encamped 
k Ib. n. 10, & 20.   
Of which the King being advertised, he marched 
l Ib. n. 30 & 40.  to Black Health▪ And whilst he lay there, sent 
m Ib. n. 30 & 40.  the Bishop of Winchester, and others to him, to know the true cause of his appearance in such a Warlike posture. Whereunto he answered, 
n Ib. n. 30 & 40.  that it was neither to injure him, nor any good Man: but to remove some evil disposed persons of his Council, who were oppressors of the Nobility, Clergy, and Commons; instancing the Duke of Somerset, whom if the King would commit to ward, to answer the charge that should be laid against him, he would disband his Army, and submit himself as an obedient Subject.  
Whereupon, for prevention of more mischief, it was condescended 
o Ib. 639 ●. n. 20.  to, that the said Duke should be secured, or confined to his own House. But so it happened, 
p Ib. n. 30.  that the Kentish-men falling off, and the King's Forces increasing; he discerned his danger, and came 
q Ib. n. 30.  to the King submissively, (by mediation of some of the Nobles) whereupon he obtained pardon, 
r Ib. n. 40.  for what had passed, and attending 
s Ib. n. 40.  him to London, there publicly made Oath, 
t Ib. n. 40.  in the Cathedral of St. Paul, that thenceforth he would never attempt any thing against him, or any of his Liege-people, but remain, a True, Loyal, and Obedient Subject; and for farther confirmation thereof, solemnly took 
u Ib. n. 40.  the Sacrament. Howbeit, after this, coming again to the King; and finding 
x Ib. n. 50.  the Duke of Somerset, 
An 30. H. 6.  at liberty, he boldly accused 
y Ib. n. 50.  him of Treason: but had the like charge by that Duke, retorted 
z Ib. n. 50.  on himself. Which caused the King to take 
a Ibid.  him to Westminster, where having called a great Council 
b Ibid.  of his Nobles, the Duke of Somerset moved, 
c Ibid.  that he might acknowledge his offence, and suffer death; being well assured, that his design was to set up himself in the Royal Throne.  
Nevertheless, his submission and solemn Oath again made, salved 
d Ibid. 641 b. n. 50. & 60.  all for the present; so that till he found a fit opportunity, he continued quiet. But then, viz. in 32 H. 6. he began to stir 
e Ibid. 641 b. n. 50. & 60.  again: using all his endeavour 
f Ib.  for the destruction of the Duke of Somerset: concluding, 
g Ib.  that if he were taken away, his own design would thrive the better. He likewise then practised 
h Ib.  to beget a dislike of the King, in the hearts of the people, as a person wanting discretion, not fit to govern. And the better to accomplish his ends, took 
i Ib.  the nevil's into his Party; viz. Richard Earl of Salisbury, (the Father) and Richard the Son, Earl of Warwick, (persons of no small power and interest at that time) his Wife being Sister to the Earl of Salisbury.  
And having thus linked himself with these great Men, so ordered the matter, that the Duke of Somerset was arrested 
k Ibid. 642. a. n. 10 & 20.  in the Queen's great Chamber, and sent to the Tower; Articles of High Treason being also exhibited 
l Ibid. 642. a. n. 10 & 20.  against him, in the Parliament then assembled, whereby the loss of Normandy, and other places were laid to his charge. At that time likewise, the King being desperately sick, 
m Ib. n. 30.  his strength and power did not a little increase. 
n Ib. n. 30.  Which when he saw, he made his address to the Pope for Absolution from those Solemn Oaths which he formerly made.  
But the King's recovery altered the Scene, putting such courage into the Lancastrians, that the Duke of Somerset was set 
o Ib. n. 40.  at liberty, and made Captain 
p Ib n. 40.  of Calais, which gave much discontent 
q Ib. n. ●0.  to the people, and many of the Nobles, whereof this Duke made such advantage, as that, through the help of Salisb●ry, and Warwick, with other of his party, he raised 
r Ib. n. ●0.  another Army in the Marches of Wales. The King therefore hearing thereof, did 
s Ib. n. 60.  the like about London. Whereupon, after some Messages and Answers, meeting at St. Alban, they had a sharp Battle; 
t Ib. 643. b. n. 10.  in which this Duke having the day, many brave Men lost their lives, amongst whom his greatest Antagonist, the Duke of Somerset, was 
u Ib. 643. b. n. 10.  one. Upon which notable Success, coming to the King, he told 
x Ib. n. 60. & 644. a. ●.  him, that he had much cause to rejoice, for that the common Enemy of the Realm was dispatched, meaning the Duke of Somerset; and that now, both himself and his Adherents, would during life; remain his faithful and liege people.  
After which, a Parliament 
y Ib 644 b.  being called, he was made 
z Pat 32. H. 6. m. 7.  Protector of the Realm, until Prince Edward should arrive to years of discretion, the Earl of Salisbury, Lord Chancellor, 
a Holinsh ut supra 644 b. n. 10 & ●0.  and the Earl of Warwick, Captain 
b Holinsh ut supra 644 b. n. 10 & ●0.  of Calais, so that the King's name should 
c Ib.  be only made use of, and the power of Rule wholly 
d Ib.  in him. But thereat, some of the most potent of the Nobles, started not a little; of which number, Henry Beaufort Duke of Somerset, (whose Father had been so slain at St. Alban) and Humphrey Stafford Duke of Buckingham, (whose eldest Son also lost his life there, in that quarrel) were 
e Ib. 645 a. n. 10 & 20  the chief; who consulting 
f Ib. 645 a. n. 10 & 20  with the Queen, caused 
g Ib. 645 a. n. 10 & 20  him to be discharged of his Protectorship, and Salisbury from his Office of Chancellor.  
Whereupon, 4 Martii 33 H. 6. he resigned 
h Rot Franc. 33. H 6. m. 18.  his Trust for the Captainship of Calais, and the Marches thereof. Nevertheless, after this, they complied with him again: for in 34 H. 6. upon a Parliament 
i Pat. 34 H. 6. m 23  then called, (11 Nou.) he had power 
k Pat. 34 H. 6. m 23  given him, to hold it in the King's name; and in 35 H. 6. (6 Martii) was made Lieutenant 
l Pat. 35 H 6. p. ● m 3.  of Ireland.  
But the Queen, being not a little sensible 
m Holi●gsh. ut supra 645. b. n. 60.  of the danger which might ensue, through his Power and Friends; and well knowing 
n Ib.  what Interest he had with the Londoners, took 
o Ib.  the King thence into Warwickshire, (under colour of a Progress) for his health. And being at Coventre, sent 
p Ib.  Letters for him▪ as also for his chief Adherents, Salisbury and Warwick. Who fearing some mischief, fled 
q Ib. 6●6 ●●.  several ways; this Duke to Wigmore, in the Marches of Wales; Salisbury to Middleham, in the North; and Warwick to Calais.  
Hereupon the King, 
An. 36 H. 6.  (after some time) perceiving all quiet, returned 
r Ib. 647. a.  to London, and calling 
s Ib. 647. a.  a great Council there, sent 
t Ib. 647. a.  for him, promising 
u Ib. 647. a.  to receive him and his friends cheerfully, and that all old grudges should be forgotten. Which fair assurance encouraging him, he came, attended 
x Ib. n. 2●.  with four hundred Men, and was lodged 
y Ib. n. 2●.  at Baynards-Castle: the rest of his friends coming also 
z Ib. n. 2●.  with numerous Retinues. Hence through the mediation 
a Ib. n. 50. & 60.  of the Archbishop of Canterbury, ensued a meeting 
b Ib. n. 50. & 60.  by the King and him; and likewise a fair reconciliation, 
c Ib. n. 50. & 60.  as to all outward appearance: as also in testimony thereof, a formal Accord, 
d Ib. n. 50. & 60.  drawn up in Writing, dated at Westminster, upon the 23 of March, in 36 H. 6. Which occasioning great joy on all parts, a solemn Procession 
e Ib. 648. ● n. 60.  was made to St. Paul's, by the King himself, in his Royal Robes, and Crown on his Head, the Lords proceeding thither also by two and two together, a Yorkist and Lancastrian, hand in hand, (viz. the Duke of Somerset, and Earl of Salisbury; the Duke of Exeter, and Earl of Warwick, etc. and 
g Ib. 648. ● n. 60.  next behind the King, the Queen, with this great Duke hand in hand. Which was all but an outward show, there being 
h An. 38. H 6. b Ib.  no hearty reconciliation betwixt them. Insomuch as the Queen shortly after, through 
i Ib● 649 a. ●. 30. & 40.  the advice and assistance of Somerset, and Buckingham, caused 
k Ib● 649 a. ●. 30. & 40.  the Lord Audley, to raise certain Forces, to intercept the Earl of Salisbury upon his way from Middleham towards London, he being to pass through the Counties of Staff. and War. To which purpose, Audley having got together a great power in 
l Ibid.  Cheshire and Shropshire, (where his Interest most lay) meeting 
m Ibid.  with Salisbury at Bloreheath, (near Drayton, in Com. Salop.) after a sharp Skirmish, was himself slain 
n Ibid.  on the place.  
This Duke therefore discerning unto what he was like to trust, joined 
o Ib n. 30.  with Salisbury, and raised 
p Ib n. 30.  a new Army: But upon the publishing of a Proclamation 
q Ib. 650. a. n. 60.  from the King, that all who would lay down Arms and submit, should have pardon, many of their Men fled 
r Ib. 650. a. n. 60.  to the King's side; which put him into such a fright, that, with his Son Edmund Earl of Rutland, he fled 
s Ib. b. n. 20. & 651. a. n. 60.  privily into Wales, and thence into Ireland, but afterwards returning, came to 
t Ib. b. n. 20. & 651. a. n. 60.  Ludlow, unto which place the Earls of Salisbury and Warwick, (his chiefest confidents) also resorted, 
u Ib.  with Andrew Trollop, an expert Soldier. Whence they sent an excusatory Letter 
x Ib.  to the King, full of high expressions of all Obedience and Loyalty, bearing date 10 Oct.  
But the King being then somewhat over-confident 
y Ib. 652. a. n 10.  of his own strength, caused a Parliament 
z 〈…〉  to meet at Coventree; and therein attainted 
a 〈…〉  him, as also his son Edward Earl of March, and all their adherents. Whereof the Earl of Salisbury, and Warwick, having notice, they presently got 
b Ibid, n. 60. & 652. b. n. 10.  to Calais; and thence sent 
c Ibid, n. 60. & 652. b. n. 10.  over to the King, certain Articles of overture, for a new accord. After which, the tide soon turned; so that the King's whole Fleet, falling 
d Ibid, 653. b. n. 10, &c  from him, the Kentish Men offered 
e Ibid, 653. b. n. 10, &c  to join with this Duke.  
Hereupon Salisbury and Warwick landed 
f Ib. 654. a. & ib. n. 20.  at Sandwich, and Marched to 
g Ib. 654. a. & ib. n. 20.  London; where they were joyfully received 
h Ib. 654. a. & ib. n. 20.  by the Mayor and Citizens. The King therefore having advertisement of the danger, raised what power he could, and Marched 
i Ib. n. 50.  up to Northampton. Where those Lords giving him battle 
k Ibid b. n. 20. etc.  upon the 9th of july, put him to the worst; so that divers of his chief Friends were there slain 
l Ibid, b. n. 20. etc. : And, taking advantage of this victory, forthwith returned 
m Ibid, n. 60.  to London. Whereupon the Earl of March (son to this Duke) had the Tower 
n Ibid, n. 60.  delivered up to him. All this being done, whilst 
o Ib. 655. a. n. 30.  this Duke was in Ireland: who, hearing thereof, returned; and came 
p Ib. 655. a. n. 30.  to London on Friday next preceding the Festival of St. Edward the Confessor. Where, having a naked Sword borne 
q Ibid.  before him; Trumpets 
r Ibid.  sounding, and attended 
s Ibid.  with a multitude of Armed Men, he was received 
t Ibid.  with general applause; and so went straight to the House of Parliament; and there, ascending 
u Ibid. n. 40.  the Throne-Royal, openly challenged 
x Ibid. n. 40.  that Seat as his right.  
After great consultation 
y Ibid, 657. a. n. 60.  therefore had, by the Peers, and Prelates then met, conducing to Peace; it was, at length (inter alia) agreed, 
z Ibid, 657. a. n. 60.  that K. Henry, having reigned Thirty eight years and more, should continue the Title of King, during his life: But, in case of Death, Resignation, or breach of this Accord, that the Government should immediately divolve to this Duke, if then living: if not, to his next heir: and he, to be thenceforth Protector and Regent of the whole Realm, as by the Articles 
a Ibid, b. n. 10  more fully appeareth. Whereupon he took a solemn Oath, 
b Ib. n. 30.  that he would not attempt any thing directly, nor indirectly, against the life of the King, or in diminution of his Dignity Royal; both his Sons doing 
c Ib. n. 30.  the like, which being performed, he was Proclaimed 
d Ibid. 659. a. n. 30.  heir apparent to the Crown, by sound of Trumpet.  
But, hearing, 
e Ibid, n. 40 & 50.  that the Queen was raising all the Power she could, in opposition to him (assigning 
f Ibid, n. 40 & 50.  the Duke of Norfolk, and Earl of Warwick, to be about the King) he Marched 
g Ibid, n. 40 & 50.  from London Northwards, upon the second of December; appointing 
h Ib.  his son (the Earl of March) to follow him with all his Power; and came 
i Ib.  to his Castle of Sandale, near Wakefeild (in Yorkshire) on Christmas Eve.  
Whereof the Queen (being then in those parts) having intelligence; 
k Ib. n. 60.  she followed 
l Ib. n. 60.  him with all speed; with hopes to fall upon him before he had got together any considerable strength; having in her company, 
m Ib. n. 60.  the Prince, her son, the Dukes of Exeter, and Somerset; as also divers other brave men, of the Lancastrian party: and came 
n Ib. n. 10.  near to his Castle Gates soon after. Whereupon (though 
o Ib. n. 10.  much inferior in number of men and strength) he drew 
p Ib. n. 10.  out, towards Wakefeild: but, being overpowered, 
q Ibid.  his little Army became soon routed, and he himself slain 
r Ibid.  Which fatal blow, was then attributed 
s Ib. n 50.  to have been, as a just Judgement upon him, for violating his solemn Oaths, so made to King Henry, as hath been observed.  
Being thus slain, his Corpse was first interred 
t cattle of Nob. by R. B.  at Pontfract; but afterwards 
u cattle of Nob. by R. B.  in the Choir of the Collegiate-Church at Fotheringhay.  
Thus have we seen the Tragic conclusion of this great Duke's life: Of whom (as I have read) it was said by the Duke of Somerset (his chiefest opponent) that, If he had not learned to play the King, by his Regency in France, he had never forgot to obey, as a Subject, when he returned into England.  
The issue which he had, by Cecilie his wife, daughter to Ralph Nevil, Earl of UUestmorland, was, as some 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  say, eight sons; viz. Henry, who died young; Edward Earl of March (afterwards King, by the name of Edward the 4th) Edmund Earl of Rutland (barbarously stabbed in the Town of Wakefeild, by the Ld. Clifford, shortly after the Battle, being then but 12 years of age;) john, William, and Thomas▪ who all died young; George Duke of Clarence, and Richard Duke of Gloucester (afterwards King, by the name of Richard the Third:) and four daughters; Anne married to Henry Holland Duke of Exeter, after to Sir Thomas St. Leger Kt. Elizabeth to john de la Pole Duke of Suffolk, Margaret to Charles' Duke of Burgundy; and Ursula.  
Which Cecilie, surviving him a long time; by her Testament, 
y Vox. qu. 25.  bearing date 1 April An. 1495. (10 H. 7.) bequeathed her body to be buried, beside the Body of her said Husband, and in his Tomb, within the Collegiate-Church of Fotheringhay: And gave to her daughter Anne, her largest Bed of Baudekyn, with a Counterpoint of the same. To her daughter Catherine a Traverse of Blue Satin. To her daughter of Suffolk, her Chair, with the covering; all her Cusheons, Horses, and Harnesses, for the same, with all her Palfreys. To her son (in Law) of Suffolk, a Cloth of Estate. To her son Humphrey two Altar-Cloaths of Blue Damask. To her son William a Traverse of white Sarsenet; and to her daughter Anne Prioress of Zion, a Book of Bonaventure. Which Testament was proved 27 August the same year. Whereby it seems, that the Catalogue of his children, above expressed, is somewhat mistaken.  
I come now to his Sons; of which, Edward, 
Edward.  who bore the Title of Earl of March, in his Father's life-time (though not by any Patent of Creation: but, as the eldest surviving son of that Duke) by reason of his descent from the Mortimers, Earls of March, through an heir female, as hath been already observed.  
This Edward, being 
z Holingsh. ut supra, 659. b. n. 60.  at Gloucester, when his Father was thus slain; hearing the tidings thereof, removed 
a Holingsh. ut supra, 659. b. n. 60.  to Shrewsbury. And being there; had, by reason 
b Ib. 660. n. 10.  of the descent from that great Family of Mortimer, very large offers 
c Ib. 660. n. 10.  of aid, from those of the Marches thereabouts: so that he soon raised 
d Ib. 660. n. 10.  in Army of Twenty three thousand men; wherewith he quickly advanced 
e Ibid, n. 20.  Northwards, against that of the Queens, by which his Father lost his life. But, hearing, 
f Ib.  that jasper Earl of Pembroke (half brother to King Henry) with james Earl of UUiltshire, were marching towards him, with a great power of Welch and Irish; he diverted his course, and hasted 
g Ib.  towards them: And at Mortimer's-Cross (not far from Hereford- East) giving them Battle, 
h Ib.  utterly routed 
i Ib.  all their Forces, and slew many.  
And, having this success, sped towards 
k Ib 661. n. 30 & 50.  London, joying 
l Ib 661. n. 30 & 50.  with the Earl of UUarwick, at Cheping-Norton, near Cotswould. By which conjunction, having a considerable Body of men, he entered 
m Ibid.  the City, in the first week of Lent; very great numbers, from the Counties of Kent, Essex, and other places, coming 
n Ibid. n. 60. & b.  in to his aid. Where, calling a great Council 
o Ibid. n. 60. & b.  of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, he related 
p Ibid. n. 60. & b.  the Tenor of the Articles, made betwixt his late Father and King Henry, which had been ratified in Parliament: Whereupon the Lords declared; 
q Ibid. n. 60. & b.  that, for as much as King Henry had made breach of them, on his part; and done contrary to the Ordinances in that Parliament, they deemed him insufficient to Rule, and therefore fit to be deposed; admitting this Edward for King. Where I shall leave him, with the remainder of his life and actions, to our public Historians: But take notice, in order of time, of what Honours he conferred upon his two sons, though not as they stood in seniority. For, 
a Ex vet. ●od. MS. pen●s Joh. Stow Historiographum, dudum defunctum.  in the seventh year of his Reign (being upon St. George's day at St. John's; accompanied with other Knights of the Garter; after Evensong, in his Bedchamber, in the presence of his Lords, and his Council; (as also of Norroy and Guienne Kings of Arms) he did, by express command appont, that Richard his second son, than Duke of York (for so it seems he had been declared, though not formally created till long afterwards) should bear, for his Arms, the like Arms, as he himself did, with this difference; viz. A Label of three points Silver; and on the first of them a Canton-gules: and for his Badge a Falcon volant, silver, membered, with two Sewels gold, within a fetterlock anlocked, and somewhat open, gold. Which Fetterlock was devised by the first Duke of York, locked (who was the fifth son of King Edward the Third) as who should say, he was far from the Inheritance (Thus far my Author.) And, upon the 28th of May, An. 1474, in the Fourteenth year of his Reign, created 
b Ca●t. ab anno 11 u●que 15 E. 4. n. 3.  him Duke of York as by his Charter then bearing date appeareth. Next, viz. 12 juii, in the 16th year of his Regin, Earl 
c Trin Rec. 16 E 4. Rot. 6. in dorso.  of Nottingham: and lastly; 7 Febr. then next following, Duke 
d Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 12.  of Norfolk and Earl 
e Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 12.  UUarren.  
After which, viz. 15 jan. the ensuing year, this young Duke married 
f Rot Parl 17 E. 4. n. 10. Mills, p. 335.  Anne, the sole daughter and heir to john Mowbray Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal of England.  
And, as to his eldest son, Edward; having created 
g Cart. 11 E. 4. n. 15.  him Prince of Wales 16 junii, in the Eleventh year of his Reign: upon the fifteenth of February in the 17th he conferred 
h 〈…〉  on him the Title of Earl of Salisbury: and upon the Eighth of july, in the Nineteenth, the Titles 
h 〈…〉  of Earl of March and Pembroke.  
But both these Royal Branches, were, not long after, most execrably lopped off, by their unnatural Uncle, Richard Duke of Gloucester, who caused them to be privately Murdered in the Tower of London, to make way for his own Title to the Crown, by the name of King Richard the Third, as is sufficiently known to those, who have any whit looked into the Story of that time; and, as I have elsewhere showed.  
Having now done with these his Children, I come next to his two Brothers, George and Richard.  
Upon the death of their Father and Brother, at Wakefeild, these two, were sent 
r Ibid. 661. n. 40.  by their Mother, unto the City of Utrecht. Where, having a fair reception 
s Ibid. 661. n. 40.  by Philip Duke of Burgundy; they remained 
t Ibid. 661. n. 40.  till Edward, their Brother, attained the Crown of this Realm.  
Of which Brothers, being now to discourse severally, I shall first begin with George, that elder of them. This George, being created 
u Polyd. Virg p. 512 Hill. Rec. 14 E. 4. Rot. 8.  Duke of Clarence, in the Parliament held shortly after King Edward the Fourth's Coronation; was constituted 
x Pat. 1 E 4. p. 5. m. 16.  Lieutenant of Ireland, upon the 28th of Febr. next ensuing. And, in 2. E. 4. for the better support 
y Pat. 2 E 4. p. 1. m. 3.  of his dignity, obtained a Grant 
z Pat. 2 E 4. p. 1. m. 3.  in Tail-General, of the Manors of Lynton, Lethe●ey, Kirkleventon, Tadcastre, Poklyngton, Scorburgh, Nafferton, Wandesford, Hundmanby, Semar, and Thrustanby, in Com. Ebor. as also of a certain Hostel in Kingston super Hull. Likewise of the Manor of Helagh, in the County of the City of York; and of all the Lands and Tenements, lying in that City, which did belong to Henry Earl of Northubmberland. Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Alnwike, with its Members; and of the Manors of Benwyke, Ruglee, Hoghton, Lessebury, Aylmouth, Tughall, Bi●ton, Swynhowe, newham, Chatton, Elyngheham, newsted, Lukre, South-Charleton, Christerton, Birling, Fowdon, Langeley; Biker, near Newcastle upon Tine; and of the Castle and Manor of Ovyngham, all in Com. Northumb. Moreover, of all the Lands in Tyndale, called Talbots-Lands: also of the Manors of Calceby, Malberthorpe Thedithorpe, and Thurthorpe, in Com. Linc. of the Manors of Foston, in Com. Leic Iselham, in Com. Cantabr. Cratfeild, in Com. Suff. and of a certain House, in the Parish of St. Katherine-Colman, London, with another in the Parish of St. Ann, juxta Aldersgate; all which, by the attainder of the before-specified Earl of Northumberland, in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 1. E. 4. came to the Crown.  
After this, viz. in 4. E. 4. he had a grant 
a ●at. 4. E. 4. p. 1. m. 14.  for life, of the Manors of Middelton, and Merdene, with the Hundred of Middeltone; in Com. Cantii; of the Manor and Park of Ashehurst, in Com. Surr. as also, of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Briavels, and Forest of Dene, in Com. Gloc. Likewise, 
b Ibid. m. 1●.  of the Castle and Lordship of UUodeford, and Manor of UUrox●a●e, in Com. Somerset. in Tail-general; late james Earl of UUiltshire's attainted. of 
c Ibid. m. ●5.  the Castle and Lordship of Chester; and all the Lands and Royalties thereto belonging to hold during pleasure: And 
d Pat. 4 E. 4. p. 2. m. 42.  of the Manors of Stoke under Hampden; Melton Faucomberge, Stratton super le Vosse, Faryngton- Gorney, Inglescombe, Midsomer-Norton, UUydecombe, UUeltone, Lavertone, with the Moiety of the Manors of West- Harptre, and Shipton-malet, in Com. Somerset, and Rhyme, in Com. Dorset, to hold for life.  
In 5. E. 4. he was constituted 
e Pat. 5 E. 4. p. 1. m. 12.  Lieutenant of Ireland, for the term of Twenty years. And had likewise a Grant 
f Ibid. p. 2. m. 5.  for life, of a certain place, in the parish of St. Andrew, in the City of London, called, The King's Wardrobe, with all the Lands and Rents thereto belonging. The like in 8. E. 4. of 
g Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 17.  the Castle and Lordship of Ouenesburg, in the Isle of Shepey, in Kent.  
But shortly after this, viz. in 9 E. 4. Richard Nevil, commonly called the stout Earl of Warwick, harbouring in his heart much discontent towards King Edward (for the reasons I have showed in my discourse of his Family:) and discerning 
h Holingsh. Chron 671 b. n. 50. , that this Duke of Clarence, bore no great good will towards the King (his Brother,) so managed the business, that he alured 
i Holingsh. Chron 671 b. n. 50.  him to his party: and the more firmly to knit him to his Interest, offered 
k Holingsh. Chron 671 b. n. 50.  him the Lady Isabella, his elder daughter, in Marriage, with the one half of her Mother's Inheritance. Whereupon, accompanying him to Calais, he there Swore 
l Ibid. n. 60.  upon the Sacrament, to keep his Promise with him; and accordingly Married 
m Ibid. n. 60.  her, in the Church of Nostre Dame; having obtained a Dispensation 
n Ex autogr. Penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  from Pope Paul the Third, by reason that they stood allied, in the second and third, and third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity; as also, in respect, that the Mother of this Duke, was Godmother to her. Which Dispensation bears date a Rome, Prid. Id. Martii, An. 1468 (8 E. 4.)  
Hereupon, 
An. 1469. (9 E. 4.)  likewise, the better to secure their grand design; and the more cordially to oblige this Duke, there was another Marriage 
o Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720.  made in France; viz. betwizt Prince Edward, son to King Henry the six, and Anne, the other daughter, to the same geat Earl; and an Agreement then concluded, 
p Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 720.  the King Henry should Reign again; and after him Prince Edward, and his heirs; but in default of such Issue, this George Duke of Clarence, and his heirs.  
Having, therefore thus framed this seeming sure Combination; the Earl of 〈◊〉 caused an Insurrection 
q Holingsh. 673. b. n. 50.  to be made in 〈◊〉, by Sir. Robert Welles Knight, son and heir to Richard Lord Welles. Which proving ansuccessful (all that party, being utterly vanquished, 
r Ibid. p. 674. n. 20.  by the King's Forces) accompanied 
s Ib. n. 40.  by this Duke, he hasted 
t Ib. n. 40.  to Exeter, purposing 
u Ib. n. 40.  suddenly to got over into France, in hope of aid from King Lewes; and, accordingly landing 
x Ibid. b. n. 30.  at Drepe, addressed himself to that King, than lodging 
y Ibid. b. n. 30.  at his Castle of Ambois. But, during their stay in France, a Damsel 
z Ibid. 675. a. n. 10.  from England (belonging to the Duchess of Clarence, as 'twas said) landed there, with overture from King Edward of a Reconciliation with them: and, having private discourse with this Duke, so wrought upon him; that he promised 
a Ibid. 675. a. n. 10. , upon his return, to stand fair.  
Of which, Warwick having no 
b Ibid. n. 50.  knowledge; after he had obtained some aid in those parts; accompanied 
c Ib.  with this Duke, took shippin at Harflew; and landing 
d Ib.  at Dartmouth, in Com. Devon. Proclaimed 
e Ib.  King Henry. Whereat King Edward grew so startled; that, with the Duke of Gloucester, his Brother, and some few others, he hasted 
f Ibid b. n. 30 & 40.  into Flanders.  
UUarwick therefore, discerning his own strength and Interest to be such, again accompanied 
g Ib. 677. b. n. 40.  with the Duke, upon the 25th of October, fetched 
h Ib. 677. b. n. 40.  King Henry out of the Tower and restored him to his Regal Authority: and thereupon caused a Parliament 
i Ibid. 67●. a. n. 20.  to assemble, in which, (so potent he was) all Acts made by King Edward, were utterly repealed 
k Ibid. 67●. a. n. 20. ; and the Crowns of England and France entailed 
l Ibid. 67●. a. n. 20.  on King Henry the Sixth, and his issue male ● and for default thereof, on this George Duke of Clarence, and his heirs males: It being then and there further declared 
m Ibid. 67●. a. n. 20. , that he should be next heir to his late Father Richard Duke of York, and enjoy all his Lands, as if he had been his eldest son, at the time of his death.  
Which being done, he was associated 
n Ibid. ●. 40.  with Warwick, in the Government of the Realm. But the scene shortly after altered. For King Edward, with some considerable forces, from the Duke of Burgundy, landing 
o Ibid. 679. n. 60. An. 11 E. 4.  in Holde●ne●s 14 Martii, An. 1471. (11 E. 4.) marched 
p Ib 681. n. 50 & 60.  up into UUarwickshire. Which for alarmed 
q Ibid.  that great Earl of UUarwick, then staying 
r Ibid.  at Coventre; in expectation of this Duke's coming to him, which such Forces as he had raised about London; as that, discerning he made not haste; he than began to suspect 
s Ibid.  his fidelity; as well he might: for, through 
t Ibid, b. ●. 40.  the mediation of Margaret Duchess of Burgundy (their sister) a perfect Reconciliation 
u Ibid, b. ●. 40.  was privately made betwixt the King and him: But, for a while kept secret 
x Ibid, n. 50.  so that, though 
y Ibid.  after he had heard of his Brothers landing, and advance towards London, he got 
z Ibid.  what Forces he could together (being about Four thous●nd strong) outwardly pretending, 
a Ibid. , that he would join with Warwick: but (marching downwards) came 
b Ib. n. 60. ● 682. a.  in to the King (his Brother) about three Miles Southward from the Town of Warwick. Nevertheless, though he so did, he left no means unassayed 
c Ibid, n. 50.  to work a Reconciliation betwixt that Earl and King Edward; unto which he found the King inclinable 
d Ibid, n. 50.  enough. So that it might very well have been effected, had it not been for the obstinacy 
e Ib. 682. b.  of that haughty spirited Earl of Warwick. Whereupon he marched, 
f Ib. n. 40.  with the King towards the City of London; into which, entering, 
g Ib. & 683. b.  upon the eleventh of April, King Henry was delivered 
h Ib. & 683. b.  up to them.  
In the mean time the Earl of Warwick, being come 
i Ib. n. 40 & 50.  up to St. Alban; and King Edward resolving 
k Ib. n. 40 & 50.  to encounter him; both Armies met 
m Ib. 684. 22  on a plain, called Gladmore-●eath, near Barnet, upon Easter-day, 30 April, where King Edward, placing 
n Ib. n. 60.  his Brother, the Duke of Gloucester, in the Van; and with the assistance 
o Ib. n. 60.  of this Duke, leading the main Battle himself; the Lord Hastings commanding 
p Ib. n. 60.  the Rear, a sharp Fight ensued; wherein Warwick was slain 
q Ib. 685. a.  and his whole Army routed 
r Ib. 685. a.  Shortly aftger which, viz. 4 Maii next following; those of the Lancastrian-pary, then unsubdued; making 
s Ib. 687. b. n. 60.  head again in Glocestershire, were met with at Tewksbury, and there utterly destroyed 
t Ib. 687. b. n. 60. . At which time, Prine Edward (son to King H. 6.) being taken 
u Ibid. 68●. b. ●. 10.  prisoner; and asked by King. Edward, How he durst bear Arms against him▪ Answering 
x Ibid. 68●. b. ●. 10. ; To recover his Father's Kingdom and Heritage; this George Duke of Clarence, with his Brother Richard Duke of Gloucester, and the Lord Hastings, suddenly Murdered by him, in cold blood.  
A most barbarous and unmanly Act; not one of them afterwards enjoying much content in this World, but coming, in a short space, to untimely deaths.  
Having therefore, in these greatest Exigencies, stuck thus stoutly to his Brother; in the very same year, viz. 11. E. 4. the Parliament then sitting, 
z Claus. 11▪ E 4. in dorso m. 1.  he did there (with divers other of the Peers) recognize 
a Claus. 11▪ E 4. in dorso m. 1.  his Right, and Swear Fealty to Edward, his eldest son. And, in 12 E. 4. (in consideration 
b Cart. ab an. 11. usque 14 E. 4. n. 10 & 11.  of that his Marriage with Isabel, the eldest daughter and coheir to the said Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick and Salisbury) was, by special Letters patents, bearing date 25 Martii, created 
c Cart. ab an. 11. usque 14 E. 4. n. 10 & 11.  Earl of Warwick and Salisbury, with the Fee of Twenty pounds per annum, issuing out of each of the Counties of Warwickshire and Wiltshire, to himself, and the heirs male of his Body, for the better support of those dignities.  
Moreover, he obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 12 E 4. p. 1. m. 3.  for life of the Lordship of Clavering, in Com. Essex; as also of the Manor of Newport- paynell, and Park of Tyford, in Com. Buck. with the Manor of Sol●hull, and Park of Fulbroke, in Com. Warr. And likewise, of a certain House, called, The Herber, in the City of London; and of the Castle and Lordship of Nore-end.  
After which, in 14 E. 4. he was retained, by Indenture, 
e Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell  to serve the King, with One hundred and twenty men at Arms, and a Thousand Archers. And, by Letters 
f Esc. 18 ●6. n. 46.  Patents, bearing date 18 julii, had a grant, in special tail, of two parts of the Manor of Ros, in Holderness●.  
In 15 E. 4. he was 
g Holingsh. 699 a. ●. 20. & 40.  at the Interview at Piquenni (near Amiens) betwixt King Edward and the King of France. And, in 16 E. 4. had a grant, 
h Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 1. m. 13.  in special tail, of the Lordship and Manor of Ludgarsale, in Com. Wilts. with all the Knights Fees thereto belonging. As also, in 17 E. 4. another, 
i ●sc. 18 E. 4. n. 46.  in reversion, after the death of Margery Lady Roos, of the Castle and Manor of Helmes●ey, in Com. Ebor.  
But, after all this, the King being jealous ᵏ of him, designed 
l Polyd. Virg. 537. n. 10.  his destruction. It is reported by our Historians, 
m Ib Holingsh. Stow, &c  that he did endeavour to possess the people, that the King (his Brother) used, by negromancy or Poison, to make away those that he hated: Also that he was a Bastard, and therefore not fit to Reign. Moreover, that he himself had procured divers of the King's subjects, to be sworn to him, and his heirs; without reservation of their Allegiance to the King.  
It was likewise then said, 
n Pol. virg ut supra, n. 20.  that the King was much terrified by a Prophecy; that a person, whose name began with G, should succeed him in the Government (which afterwards, in truth, was fulfilled, in the Duke of Gloucester.) Others 
o Ib.  gave out; that this Duke, having buried his Wife, did, by the help of Margaret Duchess of Burgundy (his sister) endeavour to obtain Mary, the only daughter to Charles Duke of Burgundy; and, that King Edward maligning his advantage thereby, hindered it; which revived the old Grudge betwixt them.  
Which of these, in particular, was the chief cause of the distaste then taken against him by the King, is hard to say: but certain it is, that being offended with him, he caused him to be imprisoned; 
p Ib. 703. ●. n. 40.  and that, soon after, he was Murdered, by drowning 
q Ib. 703. ●. n. 40.  in a Butt of Malmsey.  
By the Inquisition 
r Esc. 18 E. 4. n. 46. & 47.  taken after his death; it was found, that he died (that is to say, that he was so Murdered) 18 Feb. 17 E. 4. being then seized of the Manor of Bret●ys, in Com. Essex. As also of the Manors of Hau●bere, Iwarn- Courtney, Ebberton, Ramsam, Wroxhall, Child-Frome, jentcome, Maperton, Pound-Knoll, Hoggs-Toller; and of the Castle and Manor of Corff, in Com. Dorset; of the Manors of Somer●on- Earl Kyngesdone, Crukerne, Hunspill, Misterton, Grove, Exton, Charleton- Makerell Dunhede,;; and Stoke- Michael, in Com. somersault. of the Manor and Burrow of Tyverton, the Manors and Lordships of Plympton, and Okehampton; of the Burrow of Challeghe, and Manors of Collcome, and Whiteford, in come. Devon. of the Manors of Shemoke, Weston- Tony, Trelowye, Portlo, Port-pigham, Crofthale, Northyll, and Landeer, in come. Cornub. of the Manor of Bassyngburne, in Com. Cantabr. of the Manors of Frampton, Wykes, Boston, on the East-side of the Water; Gayton with the Soak; Momby, with the soaks; Washyngburgh, Fut●ek, Ledenham; two parts of the Manors of Freston, and Boston, on the Westside the Water; of the Castle and Lordship of Somerton; of the reversion of the Manors of Barton, and Stewton, immediately after the death of Katherine then Duchess of Norfolk, and of the reversion of the third part of the said Manors of Freston, and Boston, on the West-part the Water, after the death of Margery Lady Roos. Likewise of two parts of the Manor of Ros, in Holderness; as also of the reversion of the Castle and Manor of Helmesley, in Com. Ebor. after the decease of the said Margery Lady Roos; and of the Manor of Solyhull, in Com. Warr. Edward his son and heir, being at that time, three years of age, and upwards.  
Soon after which, he was attainted 
s Ibid.  in the Parliament begun at Westminster, upon the sixteenth day of january.  
He likewise left issue by the same Lady Isabella his Wife, one daughter called Margaret, married 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Sir Richard Pole Knight, of whom I shall say more, when I come to speak of Henry her son, who was advanced to the title of Lord Montague, by King Henry the Eighth.  
But I return to Edward, who bore the title 
* Lel. 〈◊〉. vol. 6. f. 92.  of Earl of Warwick only.  
This Edward, soon after the death of King Edward the Fourth (being then about eight years of age) was sent 
u Polyd. Virg. p. 546. n. 40.  from York, to the Castle of Shiriff-Hoton, in that County, by Richard Duke of Gloucester, his Uncle, there to be secured (that Duke then designing to Murder his two Nephews, sons to King Edward the fourth, and to make himself King.) Where he continued 
x Ib. 565. ● 20.  till Henry Earl of Richmund (having slain King Richard in Battle, at Bosworth-Field) attained the Crown. And then, King Henry, being jealous, 
y Ib. 565. ●. 20.  that some time or other, being the last and only remaining Male-branch of the House of York, 
l Ibid.  he might disturb his quiet; caused him to be removed 
z Ibid.  to the Tower of London, where he was kept 
a Ibid.  up in a more close and straight Imprisonment.  
During which restraint, an Insurrection 
b Ib. 570.  being raised in Ireland, under colour of setting him up, as the only Male- Plantagenet, then alive; one Lambert Simnell, was instructed 
c Ib. 570.  to personate him. Whereupon, to manifest that Lambert was a Counterfeit; this Edward was brought 
d Ib. 570.  forth, and exposed to view, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul at London, being then about fifteen years of age. But afterwards, viz. in 13 H. 7. upon 
e Ib. 609. & Ib. n. 20. & 30.  that other endeavour, by the Duchess of Burgundy, and some others, (who were Adversaries to the Lancastrian Family) to set up Perkyn Warbe●, another 
f Ib. 609. & Ib. n. 20. & 30.  counterfeit, instead of Richard, the younger Son of King Edward the Fourth, under colour, that the said Richard had escaped that cruel Murder, with his elder Brother King Edward the Fifth (which 'twas generally believed he then suffered) and got beyond Sea: King Henry the Seventh, to prevent any farther danger, by this Edward; pretended 
g Ib. v●desis Life of K. H 7. by Fr. Ld. Verulam p. 6.  that he knew something of an Escape, which Perkyn intended to have made out of the Tower, (whence strange Inferences 
h Ib. v●desis Life of K. H 7. by Fr. Ld. Verulam p. 6.  were at that time raised) took advantage thereby to cut 
i Ib. v●desis Life of K. H 7. by Fr. Ld. Verulam p. 6.  off his Head.  
Whereas in truth, 
k Ib. p. 196.  the real cause was, that King Henry, being upon a Treaty, with Ferdinand King of Spain, for a Marriage on the behalf of Prince Arthur, his eldest Son; and the Lady Catherine, Daughter to the same Ferdinand; and finding that the Spaniard thought King Henry's Title, to have no sure Foundation, whilst this Branch of a Plantagenet was extant, had a mind to dispatch him out of the World: for the fairer effecting whereof, a Commission was granted to john Earl of Oxford, then High Steward of England, to Arraign him, for that pretended offence. Which was accordingly done 21 Nou. 15 H. 7. care being taken to instruct him; that by confessing himself guilty, he should be sure to find mercy from the King. With which fair promises being caught, he pleaded as they directed him; and so betraying his life into the hands of those that so eagerly sought it; had Judgement of death passed upon him; and accordingly was Beheaded 
l Ex Rot. Vet. de Major & Vic. Lond.  on Tower Hill, upon the 28th day of the same Month of November.  
After which, viz. 25 jan. 19 H. 7. the better to countenance what was done, he was attained 
m Esc. virtute officii capt. 5. Julii 23 H. 8. n. 3 Wigorn. Rot. Parl. 19 H. 7. n. 21.  in the Parliament then held. So that all the favour he had, was, that being thus put to death, his Body should be sent to the Abbey of Bisham, in Com. Berks. and there buried 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  with his Ancestors. Which cruel dealing we may well fear, to have been some cause of God's Judgements upon K. Hen. the Seaventh's postesity, as well as upon that noble Lady Katherine; who became so sensible thereof, when King Henry the Eighth (her Second Husband) prosecuted the Divorce betwixt them; that she expressed (as some 
o Life of K. H. 7 ut supra p. 196.  have observed,) that it was the hand of God; for that to clear the way to her Marriage, the innocent Earl of Warwick, was put to unworthy death.  
And if it be seriously considered, what befell that Earl of Oxford, who gave Sentence of death upon him; we may have cause enough to think, that he did not well therein. For having 
p Ibid.  within a short time after, lost the King's favour, and been fined at thirty thousand pounds, for a very small offence, he spent 
q Ibid.  the rest of his life in discontent, and departed 
r Ibid.  this World without any lawful Issue.  
¶ ay now come to Richard 
Richard.  the other Son to the before-specified Richard Duke of York, and younger Brother to George Duke of Clarence.  
This Richard, being advanced 
s Mich. Re●. 1. E. 4 Rot. 46  to the Title of Duke of Gloucester, in the Parliament held in 1 E. 4. (shortly after the Coronation of that King) was thereupon constituted 
t Pat 2 E. 4 p. 2. m. 6.  Lord Admiral of England: and for the better support of his dignity, obtained a grant 
u Ibid. m. 5.  of the Fee Farm of Gloucester, as also of the Office of Constable of Corf-Castle, with the Lordship of Kyngeston- Lacie, in Com. Dors. Likewise of the Honour and Lordship of Richmund, in Com. Ebor. Also of the Town of Chepyng-Norton, in Com. Oxon. and of the Manors of Saxton, great-Campes, Abiton- magna, and Swasham, in Com. Cantab. of the Manors of Polenethorn, Penhal, Tremokret, Crevelyn, Argalles, Trewynyan, and Droungolan, in Com. Cornub. of the Manors of Over-Hall, and Nether-Hall, in Levenham; and Manors of Aldham, Preston, Mendham, and Cokefeld, called Erles-Holl, in Com. Suff. of the Castles and Manors of Henham, and Gelham parva; with the Manors of Uaux, bumsted, called Countes-Medwe, in bumsted, Nelion; Canfeld- magna, Stansted- Mo●stchet, bumsted ad Turrim, called Gebons, Earles-Colne, Creppyng, Bentlegh magna, Crustwiche, Fyngrythe, Dodynghurst, Preyers, Boure-Hall in Hyngham, Creyes, Eston-Hall, Tileby, Beamond, Dounham, and the Office of Forester, in Com. Essex, of the Manors of Kensyngton and Watehurst, in Com. Midd. Calverton, in Com. Bedf. Milton and Paston, in Com. Northampt. Market-O●erton, in Com. Rut. Flete and Batelesmere, in Com. Cantii. all which were part of the possessions of john Earl of Oxford attainted.  
And the next ensuing year, another Grant 
x Pat. 3. ● 4. p. 2. m. 11.  of all the Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands, both in England and UUales, which did belong to Henry de Beaufort, late Duke of Summersault, likewise attainted. Moreover, in 8 E. 4. he obtained a Grant 
y Pat. 8. E. 4. p. 3. m. 1.  of the Manor of Fareley, with its Members, in Com. Somers. Haightesbury and Tefont, in Com. Wilts. and of divers oath Manors and Lordships, part of the possessions of Robert Lord Hungerford, attainted. Likewise of the Town of Bedmynster, with its Members, in Com. Glouc. with all other the Lands in that County, and in the Realm of England, late belonging to Alianore Duchess of Somerset, and which, by the attainder of Henry late Duke of Somerset, and Edmund his Brother, escheated to the Crown.  
In 9 E. 4. he was made 
z Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 2 m. 18.  Constable of England, as also Justice of 
a Ib● 16.  North-Wales, and 
b Ib m. 10.  South-Wales. In 10 E. 4. Warden 
* Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 4. m. 2.  of the West-Marches towards Scotland. Also the same year when 
c Polyd. virg. 521 m. 10.  King Edward (his Brother) being in such danger, through the power of Nevil, Earl of Warwick, (as I have elsewhere where showed) that he saw himself necessitated to get into Flanders, he accompanied 
d Ibid.  him thither, 
e ●olinsh. Chron. 684 a. n. 60.  in that his distress. And upon his return, commanded the Van of his Army at Barnet- Field, where he became victorious. He was likewise with him (shortly after) in the Battle of Tewksbury, where after he had got the day, and taken Prince Edward, (Son to King Henry the Sixth) Prisoner, he helped to murder 
f Ib. 688. b. n. 20.  him in cold blood.  
And in 11 E. 4. (11 Maii) being made 
g Pat. 11. E. 4. p. 1. m. 21.  Lord Chamberlain of England for life, in farther consideration 
h Ibid. m. 18  of his many Services, he obtained a Grant ⁱ in special tail, of the Manors of Midelham and Shyreshoton, with their appurtenances, in Com. Ebor. of the Castle and Lordship of Penreth, with its Members, in Com. Cumb. And of all the Lordships, Manors, and Lands, which Richard Nevil, late Earl of UUarwick, or the Heirs Male of his Body; or any of his Ancestors, whose Heir Male he was held.  
Also 
k Pat. 11 E. 4 p. 2. m. 22.  of the Manors, Honours, and Lordships of Hethingham, and Castle of Hethyngham- Sibyl, Langdonhall, Dodynghirst, Fyngrith, in Blakmore, Crustwyth, Beamo●d, Benteley, Yeldham- Hall, Bumsted- Helyon, Steple-Bumsted, Eston-Hall, Colne, Crypping-Hall, Stanftede- Monsichet, and Canefeld, with its Members, in Com. Essex; of the Stewardship and custody of the whole Forest of Essex; of the Castles, Lordships, and Manors of Habendone, Dullyngham, Saxton, Camps, Swafeham, and Hengston, in Com. Cantab. of the Manor of Hornemede, in Com. Hertf. Lavenham, Mendham, Tadyngston, Cokefeld, Aldenham, and Preston, in Com. Suff. Flete, in Com. Cantii, Chesham, Ashton, and Staunford, in Com. Buck. Chepyng-Norton, in Com Oxon. Poldeve, Roseneython, Etheron, Predannek, and Penhale, in Com. Cornub. part of the possessions of john late Earl of Oxford attainted; of the Manors of West-Hordone, Pursers, in Stebbing, Gymgrauf, Shenfeld, Cravenham, Est-Tilbury, West-Tilbury, and Ames, in Com. Essex. part of the possessions of Lewes Fitz-Iohn, attainted. Also of the Manors of Charred, Acre, Herthurst- Giffard, Boxtstede, and Shelley in Com. Suff. and Enhale, in Com. Cantab. late Robert Harleston's Esq attainted; of the Manors of Skrevelby, Horn-Castell, Maring, Over Tyngtone, Marom, Screvelby- Vlfrire Thornton, Connesby,; and Donington, in Com. Linc. late Sir Thomas Dimocks Knight, attainted; of the Manors of Sutton, Tid St. mary's,- Tid St. Giles, Gosberkirke, Moreton, Surflete, Witham, North-Wiltam, Newton, and Walcote, in Com. Linc. and Upton, in Com. Nott. late Sir Thomas de la Lands Knight, attainted; of the Manors of Longhton, Ingoldsby, Colston- Basset, Caworth, Cortlingstoke, and Remston, in Com. Nott. part of the possessions of john Truthale, attainted, and of the Manor of Colsond- Darcie, in Com. Essex, late belonging to john Darcie attainted.  
In this year likewise, in the Parliament then held, amongst other of the Lords, he 
* 〈…〉  made Oath and recognition to Prince Edward, eldest Son to the King; and by a special Act 
l 〈…〉  of Parliament (viz. 6 Oct. 12 E. 4.) was enabled to hold, to himself, and the Heirs of his body lawfully begotten; so long as any Heir Male of the body of john Nevil, Marquis Montague should continue; the Honours, Castles, Lordships, and Manors of Midelham, and Shiref Hoton; with the Manors of Est- Lylling, Elvyngton, Skyrpenbek, Yaresthorpe, Raskel, Houke, Scoreby, Wilberfosse, Stanfordbrig, Hunt-Burton, and Knapton- Rise, in holderness, Sutton upon Derwent, Sherborne, in Herford-lithe, Apilton, in Ridale, Sutton in Galtres, and Thorlesthorpe; Carletone, Coverdale, in Coverdale, West UUitton, UUodhall, Ketilwell, in Craven, New-Bigging, Thoralby, with Bishopdale, Burton, Baynbrigg, with the Vale of UUynslaw-dale, Brathwayte, Aykescarth, Crakehall, Busbie, Faceby, Carleton in Cleveland, little Crukehall, Bowes, New-Forest, Arkel garth-dale; Hopes, otherwise called Est Hope, West Hope, Multon, Forsete, Gylling, Salkeld, Soureby, Langwathby, Scotby,, and Carlatone; the Barony of UUorton, Free-chase in UUinsla-dale, ten pounds Rend, issuing out of the Castle and Manor of UUilton, the Toll of Bows, the Manors of Leaming, Disford, and Smeton; the Wapentakes of Langbergh, Hang-wes●, Hallikeeld, and Gylling, the Advousons' of the Churches of More- Monketon, UUalkyngton, and Elvyngton; and of a Chantrey in the Church of Appilton, also of a Mill in Richemond, and the Issues and Profits of a Farm called Litferme, the half of the Soil and Wood of Snape, called the UUestmode, with all the Homages, Rents, called Castle-Ward; Knights-Fees, Rents, and Services of Free-Tenants, to the said Castle and Lordship of Richmond, or any parcel thereof, lately belonging to Richard Earl of UUarwick, attainted.  
And having been formerly fleshed in the Murder of Prince Edward; in 12 E. 4. he acted 
m Polyd. Virg. p. 532.  the like barbarous and cruel exploit, upon the Person of the deposed King, Henry the six; at that time kept Prisoner, in the Tower of London.  
After which, in 14 E. 4. he was by Indenture 
n Ex autogr penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King, (his Brother) in his Wars of France and Normandy, with one hundred and twenty men at Arms, whereof nineteen to be Knights, and a thousand Archers. And in 17 E. 4. was again constituted 
o Pat 17 E. 4. p. 2. m. 16.  Lord great Chamberlain of England. In 20 E. 3. he obtained a Grant 
p Pat 20 E. 4. p. 1. m. 21.  of the Wardship and Marriage of George Nevil, Son and Heir to Isabella, late Wife of john Marquis Montagu; and in 21 E. 4. was sent 
q Polyd. Virg. 538. n. 30.  with a numerous Army into Scotland, where he wasted 
r Polyd. Virg. 538. n. 30.  a great part of that Country. In which year, in order to the Relief 
s Pat. 21 E. 4 p. 1. m. 10.  of the East-Marches, miserably oppressed by the Wars; he obtained Commission, to buy, (by his Agents) two thousand Quarters of Wheat, a thousand Quarters of Barley, Rye, Oats, Muncorne, Beans, and Pease. And in 22 E. 4. also upon breach of the Truce, he was again constituted 
* Rot. Scoc. 22 E. 4. m. 3.  Lieutenant, and Captain General against the Scots.  
But it was not long after this, that King. Edward the Fourth lived: whereupon it being 
u Stow's Ann.  thought fit, that King Edward the Fifth, his Son, should during his tender years, be under the tuition of this Duke (his Uncle) and he to govern, by the Name of Protector, during his minority; such was his ambition, to have the sole Soverainity in himself; that he most barbarously caused 
x Stow's Ann.  the young King, with Richard Duke of York (his Brother) to be privily Murdered in the Tower of London: and having so done, as next of blood, set the Crown upon his own Head.  
Our Historians report, that this execrable fact was perpetrated by two merciless Men, Miles Forest, and john Dighton, through the procuring of Sir james Tirrel Knight, (a great confident of King Richards) by smothering them in Bed, about midnight, their Lodging then being in that Building, near the Water-Gate, which is thereupon to this day called, the Bloody Tower: also that their Bodies were buried at the stair-foot there, somewhat deep in the ground, under a great heap of Stones. And that when it was told King Richard in what an obscure corner they were laid, he giving command for their Burial in a better manner; a Priest which belonged to Sir Robert Brakenbury (at that time Lieutenant of the Tower) secretly removing them, and dying shortly after, it could never be known to what place they were carried.  
But so it hath very lately happened, that in the Month of February, An. 1674. their Bones have been casually found, about nine foot deep, under the first Haut-pace of that Stair, ascending to the Chapel in the great White Tower, (their Bodies having been put into a Chest of Elm, as it should seem) upon the taking down of that stair, and other out-Buildings near unto it, which being made known to His Majesty (King Charles the Second) he hath most piously caused a square pedestal of White Marble, with a large Urn of black Marble on the head of it, to be placed in King Henry the Sevenths' Chapel within the Collegiate Church at UUestminster, wherein they are to be contained, and a fit Monumental Inscription to be cut thereon, in memory of them both.  
But of this horrid Murder, instead of that content, which King Richard fancied to himself, and that his posterity should enjoy what he had so got; he reaped nothing but vexation and disturbance of mind; being perplexed on every side, for fear of outward dangers: and having buried 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Edward his only Son, by Anne his Wife, the younger Daughter 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  and Co-heir to that great Richard Nevil, late Earl of UUarwick and Salisbury, (on whom King Edward the Fourth, in 17. of his Reign, had conferred 
a Pat. 17 E. 4 p. 2. m. 16.  the Title of Earl of Salisbury) was himself miserably slain, 
b Stow's Ann.  at Bosworth-Field, by Henry Earl of Richmund (the chief remaining branch of the House of Lancaster) thenceforth King, by the name of Henry the Seventh.   

Leonel Duke of Clarence.  
[36 Edw. 3.]  
THis Leonel, third Son of King Edward the Third by Birth; but second, from whom any Issue did proceed, was born 
a T Wals. 132. n. 20. Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 802.  at Antwerp, in Brabant, in 12 E. 3. at such time, as the King (his Father) held a great Tournament there. After which, the first mention I find of him, is, that in 19 E. 3. the King being 
b Pat. 19 E. 3 p. 1. m. 2.  at Sandwich, in order to his passage beyond Sea, he was constituted 
c Pat. 19 E. 3 p. 1. m. 2.  Lieutenant of this Realm, during his absence: so likewise 
d Pat 20 E. 3. p. 2. m. 17.  the next ensuing year, upon that great Expedition then made into France.  
In 28 E. 3. he obtained a Charter 
e Cart. 28 E. 3 n. 14.  for a Market every week upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Brymmesfeld, in Com. Glouc. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, and Day of Corpus Christi. In 33 E 3. he was 
* Rot. Vasc. 33 E. 3. m. 17.  in the Wars of France. And in 35 E. 3. being made 
f Pat. 35 E. 3. p. 2. m 10.  Lieutenant of Ireland, took to Wise 
g Monast. Ang. Vol. 2. 227. ●. n 40.  Elizabeth, the sole Daughter and Heir to William de Burgh, Earl of Ulster in that Realm.  
In 36 E. 3. continuing 
h Rot. Parl 36 E▪ 3. n. 36.  still in Ireland, he was advanced 
i Cart 36 E. 3. n. 6. T. Wals. 172. n. 30.  to the Title of Duke of Clarence, in the Parliament begun at London, 17 Cal. Oct. But he did not long enjoy that noble Lady; for it appears 
k Comp. Henr. Snayth. Cust. magnae Garde●obae m. 3.  that in 37 E. 3. the King gave command to the keeper of his great Wardrobe, to deliver out four Clothes of Gold-Baudekyn, and nine of Baudekyn of Luca, to be offered for himself and the Queen, at her Funeral then solemnised.  
In 38 E. 3. he had his Commission 
l Pat. 38 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  for the Lieutenancy of Ireland, renewed: and in 41 E. 3. obtained another Charter 
m Cart. 41 E. 3. n 7.  for a Market every Friday, at his Manor of Staundon, in Com. Hertf. as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of St. Peter ad vincula. And in 42 E. 3. (in the Month of April) in order to his second Marriage, began 
n T Wals. 177. n. 30.  his journey towards Milan in Italy, with a choice number of English Noble men and Knights. Passing through France, he was honourably received 
a Frois. 143. a.  at Paris, by the King, the Dukes of Burgundy and Bourbon, and the Lord Couci; So through 
b Frois. 143. a.  Savoy; whence being accompanied 
c Frois. 143. a.  by the Earl of Savoy, he went to Milan, and came 
d Frois. 143. a.  thither, upon Monday next after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, where he took 
o T. Wals. ut supra.  to Wife, Violenta the Daughter of Galeas, Lord of that Teritory, whereby he was 
p T. Wals. ut supra.  to have the Moiety thereof.  
But within five Months following, being 
q Witlesey f. 100 a.  in the City of Alba (now called Langavill in Italy) in the House of the Duke of Milan, he fell 
r Witlesey f. 100 a.  very sick. Whereupon, by his Testament, 
s Witlesey f. 100 a.  bearing date there, upon the third of October the same year, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in England, in the Church of the Fryers-Angustines at Clare, in Com. Suff. before the High Altar: and gave thereto a black suit, with all belonging thereto; as also his black Cloth Embroidered. Moreover, he bequeathed to Violenta his Wife, his Vestment with Gold Coronets, and all that belonged thereto. Likewise to Sir john Bromwick, Knight, his Courser called Ger-faucon,: and to Sir john Capell, his own Chaplain, a Girdle of Gold, wherewith to make a Chalice, in memory of his Soul. To Thomas Waleys, the Circle of Gold, wherewith his Brother, (the Black Prince) was created Prince: and to Edmund Moon, the Circle wherewith he himself was Created Duke.  
And being then one 
t 〈…〉  of the Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter; departed 
u Esc. 43 E. 3. ut supra.  this life, upon the 17th day of October, the same year; poisoned 
x H. Knighton 26●9 n 50  as some thought; being then seized 
* Esc. 43 E. 3. p. 1. n. 23.  of the Manors of West- Peckham, in Com. Cantii; as also of the Manors of Eston, in Com. Somers. Mershwode, Craneburne, Tarent- Goundevile, Pymperne, Stupel, the Burroughs of Warham, and Weymouth, and Manors of Wike, and Portland, in Com. Dors. Likewise in right of Elizabeth his Wife, of the Manors of Claret and Berdefelde, in Com. Essex. Staundone, in Com. Hertf. Hunden, Erdbury, Wodhale, in Sudbury, and Castle of Clare, in Com. Suff. Walsyngham, and Brecham, in Com. Norff. Waddon, and Steple- ●laydon in Com. Buck., and of the whole Earldom of Ulster in Ireland, with divers Lordships and Lands in that Realm; leaving Issue 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 226. b. n. 10.  only by Elizabeth, his first Wife, one sole Daughter and Heir, called Philippe, 
z Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. 226. b. n. 10.  thirteen years of age; afterwards Wedded to Edmund Mortimer, the third Earl of March, of that great Family. Whereupon his Corpse, was, according to the direction of that his Testament, brought over into England, and interred 
a Vinc. Corr. p. 125.  in the Church of the Friars Augustine's, at Clare before mentioned. Which Edmund, in 43 E. 3. making proof 
b Claus. 43. E. 3. m. 5.  of her age, had Livery 
c Claus. 43. E. 3. m. 5.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.   

Kirketon.  
[36 Edw. 3.]  
IN 19 E. 2. john de Kirketon, 
john.  of Kirketon, in that part of Lincolnshire, called Holland, receiving 
a 〈…〉  the honour of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. had allowance of his Robes for that Solemnity, out of the King's Wardrobe, 19 Apr. the same year. And in 16 E. 3. being possessed 
b 〈…〉  of the Castle and Manor of Tatshal; and Manor of Tumby in that County, with the Knight's Fees, and Advousons' of Churches thereunto belonging, made a feoffment 
c 〈…〉  of that Castle and Lordship, to Adam de Welles, and others, to stand seized thereof, to the use of himself, and Isabella his Wife, and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, with divers remainders; his Lands at Kirketon in Holland, being at that time valued at ten pounds per annum.  
In 26 E. 3. this john, upon the danger of an Invasion by the French, was constituted 
d 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners of Array, in Com. Linc. for Arming of all Knights, Esquires, and other, for defending the Sea Coasts in that Shire. And in 33 E. 3. King john of France, being then Prisoner in England, was one of the persons appointed 
e 〈…〉  to remove him from the Castle of Hertford, to Somerton Castle, in Com. Somers. and there to secure him. And having had Summons 
f Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, in 36 and 37 E. 3. departed 
g Esc 41 E 3 p. 1. n. 38.  this life, upon the 20th of Febr. 41 E. 3. being then seized 
h Esc 41 E 3 p. 1. n. 38.  of the Manor of Tat●hall, by the Grant of Sir Ralph de Cromwell Knight, and Maud his Wife; as also of the Manors of Tumby, Kirkeby, super Bayne, Sixell, Castel-Carlton, and Kirketon, in Holland, leaving Sir john de Tudenham Knight, Richard de Lina ... john de Tilney, and William de Sutton, Rector of the Church of Whitwell, his next Heirs, all of full age.  
¶ Of this Family also, (I presume) was Thomas de Kirketon, 
Thomas.  who had Summons 
i Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 16 E. 3. but never after.   

Clifton.  
[50 Edw. 3.]  
OF this Family, seated in Norfolk, Roger de Clifton is the first, touching whom I find any mention. 
Roger.  Which Roger, being Esquire 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1 337. a. n. 50.  to Thomas de Cailli, Married 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1 337. a. n. 50.  Margery his Sister and Heir, whereby he had a fair Inheritance, her Mother being 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1 337. a. n. 50.  one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Robert de Tatshall.  
This Roger had Issue 
d Ibid.  Adam 
Adam.  de Clifton, and he Constantine 
e Ibid.  de Clifton, (who died in his life time) Father 
f Ibid.  of john. Which john, 
john.  in 48 E. 3. as Cousin 
g Claus. 48 E. 3. m. 11.  and Heir to Adam (his Grandfather) making proof 
h Claus. 48 E. 3. m. 11.  of his age, and doing his Homage, had Livery 
i Claus. 48 E. 3. m. 11.  of his Lands, lying in the Counties of Essex, Ebor. Norff. Suff. and Linc. And having been summoned 
k Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 50 E. 3. until 12 R. 2. inclusive, departed 
l Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 16. Claus. ●2 R. ●. m. 22.  this life (beyond Sea) at Rhodes, upon the Festival of St. Laurence, the same year, being then seized 
m Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 16. Claus. ●2 R. ●. m. 22.  of the third part of the Manor of Humanby, in Com. Ebor. As also of the Manors of Hylburworth, West-Bradenham, and Cranewys, with the Advousons' of the Churches of Hylberworth, and Cranewys, Likewise, jointly with Elizabeth his Wife (then surviving) of the Castle of Bokerham, and Manor of Babyngle, all in Com. Norff. which Castle he held, 
n Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 16. Claus. ●2 R. ●. m. 22.  by the service of performing the Office of Boteler, at the King's Coronation, leaving Constantine 
Constantine.  his Son and Heir, sixteen years of age.  
Which Constantine, making proof ᵒ of his age, in 17 R. 2. and doing his Homage, had Livery 
p Claus. 17 R. 2. m. 29.  of his Lands: and, had also Summons 
q Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 17 and 18 R. 2. but never after. Wherefore I shall here put a period to my discourse of him.   

Thomas of Wodstoke, Earl of Buckingham, and Duke of Gloucester.  
[1 R. 2.]  
THis Thomas, the six Son of King Edward the Third, commonly called Thomas of Wodstoke, by reason of his Birth 
a T. Wals. p. 163.  there, 7 Id. jan. An. 1355. (29 E. 3.) was constituted 
b Ibid, 166. n. 10. & 20. Pat. 33 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  his Father's Lieutenant here in England, during his absence in France, upon that Expedition, made thither, in 33 E. 3. And, in 48 E. 3. being to marry 
c Pat. 48 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  Alianore, one of the daughters and coheirs of Humphrey de Bohun, late Earl of Hereford and Essex (then in Minority, and in Ward to the King) obtained, towards the better support of them both, a grant 
d Pat. 48 E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  of Three hundred pounds per annum, to be received out of the Exchequer, until such time as she should accomplish her full age. By reason of which marriage, he was shortly after (viz. 10 junii, 50 E. 3.) made 
e Pat. 50 E. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  Constable of England, so to continue during the King's pleasure. And, in 51 E. 3. had a grant 
f Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 6.  of the custody of the Castles of Brecknoc, Huntingdon, Caldecote, and Neuton, with their Members; all in Wales.  
Moreover, at the Solemnity of King Richard the Second Coronation, he was advanced 
g Ypod n. 136. n. 30. Cart. 1 R. a. n. 29.  to the Title of Earl of Buckingham, with the grant 
h T. Wals. 196. n. 10.  of a Thousand Marks per annum, to be paid out of the Exchequer, until provision otherwise, of so much in value, should be made for him. As also 
i Cart. ut supra.  of Twenty pounds per annum more, out of the issues of the County of Buckingham, for the better support of that dignity. About the same time likewise, he was again 
k Pat. 1 R. 2. p. 1. m. 7.  made Constable of England: Likewise General 
l Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  of those Forces, than retained to serve the King, in his Fleet at Sea. And, upon 
m ●rois. 196. b.  the appearance of the French, near the Coast of Dovor; was, 
n ●rois. 196. b.  with Edmund Earl of Cambridge (his Brother) in the head of numerous Forces, to encounter them, in case they should endeavour to come on shore. Soon after this, having Intelligence, 
o T. Wals. 199. n. 10 & 20.  that the Spanish-Fleet was come to Scluse, he was also one of the chief Commanders in the English Navy, then employed 
p T. Wals. 199. n. 10 & 20.  against them, in vindication of the injuries received by that assistance, which they had given to the French, the preceding year. And, though, by reason of storms, they could effect 
q T. Wals. 199. n. 10 & 20.  nothing at that time: Yet, soon after, they took 
r Ibid. p. 210.  Eight of their Ships, near to the Port of Breast, in Britanny.  
In 3 R. 2. he was by Indenture 
s Ex autogr. pene●, Cler. pell.  retained to serve the King, as General, for that Expedition then made on the behalf of the Duke of Britanny (at that time much oppressed by the French:) and, landing 
t T. Wals. 247. n. 30.  at Calais, marched 
u T. Wals. 247. n. 30.  through France, till they came thither.  
In this year, Alianore his Wife, accomplishing 
x 〈…〉  her full age, he obtained the custody 
y 〈…〉  of all those Castles, Manors and Lands, both in England and Wales; which, upon partition betwixt her, and Mary her sister (the other daughter and coheir to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex) were allotted to her. And, in 4 R. 2. upon that dangerous Insurrection of the Commons, headed by jack Straw, was sent, 
z T. Wals. 284. n. 40.  with a Military power, into Essex, for the suppressing of them.  
In which year, being again employed in the King's service, beyond-Sea; he arrived 
a Frois. 237. a.  at Calais three days before Maudly●-tide (in july:) and, coming before St. Omers, made 
b Ibid. 23●. ●.  divers Knights there. Thence he marched to the siege of Nauntes: But, after two Month's stay, in expectance 
c Ibid, 24●.  of the Duke of Britanny, he retreated 
d Ibid, 24●.  to the City of Uannes', there to refresh his men. In 6 R. 2. the Scots having broken 
e T. Wals. 33●. n. 40.  the Truce, and done much mischief upon the borders; he began 
f Ib. 33●. n. 40.  his march Northwards, in Lent, with a Thousand Lances, and Two thousand Archers and entered 
g Ib. 334.  Scotland about Easter: But that Expedition became unprosperous, 
h Ib. n. 10 & 20.  for want of good Conduct. And, in 7 R. 2. was joined 
i Rot. Franc. 7 R. 2. m. 3.  in Commission, with john Duke of Lancaster, to treat with the Earl of Flanders, and the Inhabitants of that Country, for appeasing such differences, as then were, betwixt the English and the Flemings.  
In all which employments, having merited much; in 9 R. 2. (bearing the Title 
k T. Wals. 349. Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 15.  of Earl of Buckingham, and Essex) he was advanced 
l T. Wals. 349. Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 1. m. 15.  to the dignity of D. of Gloucester, his Patent bearing date at Westminster 12 Nou. having therewith a grant 
m Cart. 9 & 10 R. a. n. 27.  of a Thousand pounds per annum, to be paid out of the Customs of several Ports: but the Ceremony 
* Rot. Parl. 9 R. 2. n. 15.  of his Creation, was performed at Hose●ow-Lodge, in Tividale, by girding with a Sword, and putting a Cap with a Circle of Gold, upon his head; the Parliament, 
n Rot. Parl. 9 R. 2. n. 15.  then sitting at London, assenting thereto: At which time the King took 
o Seld. tit. of Honour, p 755.  his Homage.  
It is said, 
p T. Walls 353. n. 20 & 30.  that in this Parliament the King being denied Money, for the supply of his necessary occasions, and that this Duke was instrumental in obstructing it, there was a design to Murder him, and some others, who most opposed the Tax: by an Invitation to a Supper, at a Citizen's House in London: but, that, being forewarned thereof, they met not there.  
Nevertheless, in 11 R. 2. he was constituted 
q Pat. 11 R. 2. p. 2. m. 9  Justice of Chester, and all North-Wales. About this time, the Duke of Ireland, being very much hated by the People, for corrupting the King, by his evil Counsel; this Duke being 
r Frois. f. 105. a.  of alliance with the Earls of Salisbury, Arundel, Northumberland, and Nottingham, joined 
s Frois. f. 105. a.  with them against him; by reason whereof, he highly incurred the King's displeasure: which, upon recalling 
t Ypod. N. 145.  of Michael de la Pole (who had been banished by the power of the great Lords) more and more increased 
u Ypod. N. 145.  towards him. Nor was this all, for, favouring 
x T. Wals. 359.  the cause of his Niece, whom the Duke of Ireland, had then repudiated, 
y T. Wals. 359.  and taken another Wife; he stood in danger 
z T. Wals. 359.  of being Murdered, through his malice.  
But, the great Lords growing again into power; and appearing 
a Ibid, p. 360. Ypod. N. 148.  in Arms at Haringey Park; he was constituted 
b Ypod. N. 146. n. 40.  one of the Commissioners, to examine the Complaints, and Accusations, made against sundry persons; and especially of what was laid to the charge of Michael de la Pole. And, about that time obtained a grant, 
c Cart. 11 & 12 R. 2. n. 1.  of the Manor of Brustwyke, in Holderness, with its Members, in general tail: as also, 
d Cart. 11 & 12 R. 2. n. 1.  of the Castle, Town, and Manor of Okeham, in Com. Rutl. with the Shrievalty of that Shire; late part of the possessions of William de Bohun Earl of Northampton.  
At this time also, being very potent; divers Lords and others, who seemed obnoxious, were, 
e T. Wals. p. 365. & n. 10, & 20  through his influence, expelled the Court, and Imprisoned. Nevertheless, shortly after, the King made a formal Reconciliation 
f Ibid, 362. & ib. n. 10.  betwixt him and the Duke of Ireland: But, this lasted not long: for the Duke of Ireland, being not satisfied, that any should over-top him, got into Arms; which necessitated this Duke to raise 
g H. Knighton 2702. n. 40.  what Forces he could: Whereupon, following him into Oxfordshire, after a sharp Skirmish 
h Ib. 2703.  at Radcote-Bridge, he routed 
i Ib. 2703.  all his strength; and forcing him to flee beyond-Sea, procured an Act of perpetual Banishment 
k Ib. 2706. n. 30.  against him.  
But, the next ensuing year; the King, getting again into Power; this Duke of Gloucester was put 
l T. Wals. 369. n. 20.  from his Council. Nevertheless, within a short time after, he received some testimony of seeming favour, by the grant 
m Cart. 14 R. 2. n. 3.  of a Thousand pounds per annum, to himself, and the heires-male of his Body, to be paid out of the Exchequer, until provision could otherwise be made, in Lands of that value: And (at the same time) towards the performance thereof, obtained a grant, 
n Ibid, r. ●.  in special tail, of St. Briavels-Castle, and the Wardenship of the Forest of Dene, in Com. Gloc. then valued at Eighty pounds per annum. Also of Two hundred Marks per annum of the Issues of the County of Somerset and Dorset: Of Two hundred and fifty pounds per annum out of the Port of London; One hundred and fifty pounds per annum, out of the port of Boston; and Two hundred and fifty Marks per annum out of the port of Kingston upon Hull. Likewise, of the Castle and Town of nysing, in Com. Norff. with a purparty of the Tol-boothe a Lenne, then valued at One hundred and ten pounds per annum: Yet, not content in his mind, he got Licence 
o Rot. Franc. 15 R. 2. m. 14.  to travel, intending a journey to Spruce; but, hindered 
p T. Wals. 379. n. 40.  with Tempests; coasting 
q T. Wals. 379. n. 40.  by Denmark, Norway, and Scotland, he arrived 
r T. Wals. 379. n. 40.  in Northumberland; and staying a while in 
s T. Wals. 379. n. 40.  Tynemouth-Castle, at length returned 
t T. Wals. 379. n. 40.  to his Castle at Pless●, in Essex, to the great joy of the whole Realm.  
But shortly after, being designed 
u Ibid, 384. n. 10.  to go, with a considerable power, into Ireland; he was stopped 
x Ibid, 384. n. 10.  therein, through certain malicious suggestions of his Enemies: Nevertheless, before the end of that year, he was employed 
y Rot. Franc. 16 R 2 m 8. T. Wals. 385. n. 10.  into France, as an Ambassador (with john Duke of Lancaster) there to treat 
z Rot. Franc. 16 R 2 m 8. T. Wals. 385. n. 10.  of Peace, betwixt this and that Realm: And, in 16 R. 2. obtained pardon 
a Pat. 16 R. 2. p. 3. m 25.  for the sum of Nine thousand, and Five hundred Marks, which he had borrowed out of the Exchequer, for the service of Ireland. In 17 R. 2. he attended 
b T Wals. 386. n. 10.  the King, in person, into that Realm; at which time divers of the most powerful men, there, submitted 
c T Wals. 386. n. 10.  to obedience.  
And the same year founded 
d Pat 17 R. 2. p 2. m. 41 & 39  a College, in the parochial Church of Plessy, beforementioned, consisting of nine Priests, two Clerks, and two Choristers; which he endowed ᵉ with nine Acres of Land in Plessy, and the Advouson of that Church; as also with the Manors of Bokyngfeld, and Whitstaple; the Advouson of the Church of Whitstaple, in Com. Cancii; the Manor of Welles, in Com. Hertf. and Manor of Bernestone, in Com. Essex. And, in 18 R. 2. being, by Indenture, 
f Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars of France, with One hundred men at Arms (whereof three to be Bannerets, and eight Knights) obtained a grant 
g Cart. 18 & 19 R. 2. n. 6.  to himself, and the heirs male of his Body, of the Fee Farm of the Town of Gloucester, and all the Fines, Forfeitures, and Amerciaments belonging thereto.  
In 19 R. 2. the King being 
h Ypod. N. 154. n. 10.  again in Ireland; and a Parliament called 
i Ypod. N. 154. n. 10.  in this Realm by his Lieutenant here: this Duke, representing 
k Ypod. N. 154. n. 10.  to the Commons, what want there was of Money, by reason of the great expenses in that Realm: so far prevailed, that the Clergy gave 
l Ypod. N. 154. n. 10.  a Tenth, and the Laity a Fifteenth. And, in 20 R. 2. was at 
m Ib. 156. & T. Wals. 389. ib. n. 10. &. 20.  the Interview, near Ghysnes, betwixt King Richard and the King of France. Where a Peace being concluded, 
n Ib. 156. & T. Wals. 389. ib. n. 10. &. 20.  King Richard married 
o Ib. 156. & T. Wals. 389. ib. n. 10. &. 20.  the daughter of the French King, she being 
p Ib. 156. & T. Wals. 389. ib. n. 10. &. 20.  then about eight years of age.  
But notwithstanding all this, so great a rancour did the King bear towards him, upon the account of the Duke of Ireland (his chief Favourite) so Banished, as hath been observed, that in An. 1397. (20 R. 2.) apprehending 
q Ibid, n. 40.  himself, at that time, powerful enough; there being no talk 
r Ibid, n. 40.  but of Peace, and Tranquillity; and that he stood in great likelihood to be elected Emperor of Germany: (his Uncles also of Lancaster and York, being likewise gone 
s Frois. f. 287. b.  from Court;) as that he then discovered 
t Frois. f. 287. b.  himself to Thomas Mowbray, Earl Marshal and Nottingham, (his greatest Confident) what he had a mind to do; which, in short, was to destroy this Duke of Gloucester, (his own Uncle) the Story whereof is thus related by Froisard; 
u Ibid.  viz. that to that purpose (as it were on Hunting) he road to Havering, at Bower, in Com. Essex, about Twenty miles from London (as also no less from Plessy, where the Duke then lay.) And came to Plessy, about five of the clock, the Duke having then newly supped. Who, hearing of his coming (with the Duchess and her children) met him in the Court.  
The King hereupon being brought in; a Table was spread for his Supper. Whereat being set, he told the Duke, That he would have him ride to London with him that night; saying, that the Londoners were to be before him on the morrow; as also his Uncles of Lancaster and York, with divers other of the Nobles; and that he would be guided by their Counsel: wishing him to command his Steward, to follow with his Train.  
Hereupon, the Duke suspecting no hurt; so soon as the King hadsupped, got on Horseback; accompanied with no more than seven servants (three Esquires, and four Yeomen) taking the way of Bondelay, to shun the common road to London: and riding fast, approached near Stratford, on the River of Thames. Being got thus far, and coming near to the Ambuscado which was laid; the King road away a great pace, and left him somewhat behind. Whereupon the Earl Marshal, with his Band, came galloping after; and, overtaking him, said; I Arrest you in the King's Name. The Duke therefore discerning that he was betrayed, called out aloud to the King, but to no purpose; for the King road on, and took no notice of it.  
This 
x Ib. 293. b.  was done about Ten or Eleven of the Clock in the night: Whence he was forthwith carried into a Barge; and so into a Ship, which lay in the Thames, wherein they conveyed him the next day to Calais.  
Being thus brought 
y Ib. 294. a.  thither, he asked the Earl Marshal the cause thereof; saying, Me thinks you hold me here as prisoner: Let me go abroad, and see the Fortress; but the Earl Marshal refused.  
Froisard saith, 
z Ibid.  that the Duke hereupon, fearing his life, desired to have a Priest, who Sang Mass before him, that he might be Confessed; and so he had: and that soon after Dinner, having washed his hands, there came into the Chamber four Men; and suddenly casting a Towel about his neck, strangled him. Also, that when he was dead, they laid him naked in his Bed; giving out, that he died of a Palsy, which had taken him that night: Likewise, that within two days after, the Earl Marshal apparelled himself in Black, because he was his Cousin.  
Moreover, that being thus dead, his Body was Embalmed, and seared in Lead, and so sent into England, first to his Castle of Hadley upon Thames; and thence, by Chariot, to his own House at Plessey; and there buried in the Church, that he had founded, in honour of the Holy Trinity. But much of this is erroneous.  
For the Circumstances of his death were otherwise; as appeareth by the Deposition 
a Plac. coram Rege in Parl. ● H. 4. n. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.  of john Hall, a servant to the Earl Marshal, then present; and in some sort assisting in that most Barbarous Murder, viz. That, in the Month of September, 21 R. 2. Thomas Earl Marshal and Nottingham; whom the Deposition calls Duke of Norfolk (by reason he was soon after advanced to that Honour, as a reward for this bloody fact) and one john Colfox, his Esquire; came in the night time, to the Chamber of the said Hall, in Calais and that Colfox, calling him out of his Bed, commanded him to come forthwith to his Lord. Also, that when he came, the Duke of Norfolk asked him, if he heard nothing of the Duke of Gloucester: and that he answered, He supposed him to be dead. Whereupon the Duke of Norfolk replied, No, he is not; but the King hath given charge, that he shall be Murdered: and farther said; that he himself, with the Earl of Rutland (afterwards made Duke of Aumarle) had sent certain of their Esquires and Yeoman, to be then there: and likewise told him the said Hall, that he should likewise be present in his name: But, that Hall said No; desiring he might rather lose all he had, and depart, rather than to be present thereat: And that the Duke then replied; he should do so, or die for it; giving him a great knock on the pate.  
Moreover, that the said Duke, with Colfox and Hall, went to the Church of Nostre Dame, in Calais; where they found William Hampsterley, and ... Bradeston (two Esquires of the Duke of Norfolk) as also one William Serle, a Yeoman of the Chamber to the King, ... Fraunceys, a Yeoman of the Chamber to the Earl of Rutland; William Rogers, and William Dennys, Yeomen of the said Duke of Norfolk, and another Yeoman of the Earl of Rutland's, called Cock of the Chamber: and that there, it was told to this Hall; that all the rest had made Oath, that they should not discover any thing of their purpose; causing him, in like manner, to Swear upon the Sacrament, in the presence of one Sir William, a Chaplain of St. George, in that Church of Nostre Dame, that he should keep counsel therein.  
Furthermore, that after Oath thus made, they went along with the Duke of Norfolk, to a certain Hostel, called, the Prince's Inn; and, being come thither, that the said Duke sent Colfox, Hampsterley, Bradeston, Serle, Franceys, William Roger, William Dennys, Cock of the Chamber, and Hall, into an House within that Inn; and then departed from them, with some unknown persons. Likewise, that so soon as they were come into that House, there entered one john Lovetoft, with divers other Esquires, unknown; who brought with him the Duke of Gloucester, and delivered him to Serle and Franceys, in an Inner Room of the House; and said, Here are Serle, and Fraunceys: And, that they thereupon, taking the Duke from Lovetoft, brought him to a Chamber; and said, They would speak with him: adding, It was the King's pleasure, that he must suffer death. Whereunto he answered: If it be so, it is welcome. Also, that Serle and Fraunceys, forthwith appointed a Priest to Confess him: and, that being done, made him to lie down upon a Bed; and laying a Featherbed upon him, held it about his mouth till he died; 
* 8 Sept. Rot. Fin. 1 H. 4. m. 18.  William Roger, William Denny, and Cock of the Chamber, holding down the sides of it; and Colfox, Hamsterley, and Bradeston, upon their knees all the while weeping, and praying for his Soul; Hall himself keeping the door. Which being done, he was attainted 
* Plac coram Rege, in Parl. 21 R. 2. n. 9 & 10.  in the Parliament held on Monday next ensuing the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the same year.  
Of which Assassinate's, Hall, in 1 H. 4. had Judgement 
b Plac. coram Rege ut supra.  in Parliament, to be Drawn from tower-hill to Tyburn, and there Hanged and Quartered; His Head sent to Calais, and his Quarters disposed of to such other places, as the then King should appoint.  
And Serle being taken 
c Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 390.  in Scotland, 
d Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 390.  by some Englishmen, in An. 1404. (5 H. 4.) had the like Sentence, to be Hanged, Drawn and Quartered. As for the rest, I presume, they never returned into England: or, if they did, there is no doubt but that they suffered accordingly.  
And, as to the Earl Marshal▪ his advancement 
* 29 Sept. 21 R. ●.  to the Dukedom of Norfolk (by way of remuneration for this Service) was not all the reward he had: For, apparent it is; that, within a Twelvemonth after; for 
e T. Wals. p. 392. n. 30 & 40.  certain dishonourable words, pretended to have been spoken by the Duke of Hereford against the King himself (for which the Duke of Hereford challenged him to a Combat) he was by the same King, doomed 
f T. Wals. p. 392. n. 30 & 40.  to perpetual Banishment, that very day Twelvemonth, on which the Duke of Gloucester was so Murdered: Whereupon, going to Venice, he there ended his days with Grief, as our Historians do report.  
Nor did the Earl of Rutland die a natural death; being many years after (when he had the Title of Duke of York) slain 
g Ibid. p. 440.  in France, in the Battle of Agincourt.  
And, for the King himself, who thus Machinated the Murder of this his honourable Uncle; and craftily drew him from his own House, into that snare, wherein the Earl Marshal took him (as hath been observed) he did not long live to enjoy that content, which he fancied to himself, in thus cutting him off: it being not much more than two years after, that he was deposed from his Government; and thereupon, as mercilessly dealt with by those barbarous wretches, which took 
h Hollingsh. Chron. p. 517. a.  away his own life in Pontfract-Castle.  
The death of this good Duke, happened to be on Saturday, next after the Feast of St. Barthol●●w the Apostle, 21 R. 2. he being then seized in his Demesn, 
* Esc. 21 R. 2. n. 29.  as of Fee, of the Castle of Huntendon; and one Moiety of the Manor of Wetheresfeld, in Com. Essex. as also of the Manors of Haddeston, Horstede, and Fulmodeston, in Com. Norff. And, in right of Alianore, his Wife (one of the daughters and heirs to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex) of two parts of the Manor of Wodspene, juxta Newberie, in Com. Berks. Likewise of the Manor of Westcote, in Com. Buck. and Advouson of the Abbey of Nutley: of the third part of the Castle and Lordship of Brevies, and dominion of Cantercliff, in the Marches of Wales; of the third part of the Barony of Penkethlyn, in Com. Heref. and Marches of Wales: of the Manor of Newenham, in Com. Gloc. with the Manor of Whetenhurst, the Castle of Caldeco●●; and Newton a Member thereof, in the same Marches of Wales: of the Manor of Benyngton, with its Members, in Com. Linc. of the Manors of 〈◊〉, Piriton, Haselee- magna, and third part of the Manor of Dadyngton, in Com. Oxon. of the Manors of Knesal●, and Arnhale, in Com. Nott. of the third part of the Manor of Nethamsted, with the Manors of Farnham, and Rothing- berner's, in Com. Hertf. And of the Castle and Manor of Plessits, the Manors of High- Estre, Waltham, Wikes, Shenefeld West- Thurrok;, the other Moiety of the Manor of Wetheresfeld, and Advouson of the Priory of Wykes, in Com. Essex. leaving Humphrey, his son and heir, Sixteen years of age.  
To Alianore, his Widow, I find that King Richard, about the beginning of February, after this Murder, gave 
i Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m 10.  all her own Wearing Apparel, and two Chariots, with some other small things, which had been seized on by the Mayor of London, and prized at Nineteen pounds four shillings four pence.  
And, that by her Testament, 
k Arundel. vol. ●. 1●3. a.  bearing date at her Castle of Ple●si, 9 Aug. An. 1399. (23 R. 2.) she bequeathed her Body to be buried, within the Chapel of St. Edmund, in the Abby-Church of Westminster, near to the Grave of the before-specified Thomas Duke of Gloucester, her Husband. Appointing, that on her Funeral-day, her Body should be covered with a Black Cloth, and a White Cross upon it, having an Escocheon of her Arms, on the midst thereof. Also, that four Tapers, and eight Mortars, should be placed at the four corners thereof; and that Fifteen poor Men, each of them holding a Torch (viz. Five at the Head, and Five on each side) should have each of them a Gown, and a large Hood, both of them lined with White, and Breeches of good Blue Cloth. Likewise, that each of them should have a pair of Shoes, and a Shirt, as also Twenty pounds in Money amongst them, to pray for her Soul, and the Soul of her said Husband.  
She also bequeathed to the Church of Walden-Abby, where her late Father, Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Essex, and Northampton, as also Constable of England, lay buried, a fair Vestment of Baudekyn, Blew; diapered of other colours, with Hearts of Cyprus-Gold. To her son Humphrey, a Bed of Black Cloth damaskt: and to Isabella her daughter, than a Nun, in the Minoresses at London, one Bed of Cloth of Gold. And, departing 
l Inscrip. Tumu●●.  this life upon the Third of October, the same year, was buried in the before-specified Chapel of St. Edmund, under a Tomb of Marble, with this Epitaph, 
m Inscrip. Tumu●●.  in Brass;  
Cy gist Aleanore de Bohun, eisne fille, & un des hei●s l'honourable seignour Monsieur Humphrey de Bohun, Count de Hereford, d'Essex & de Northampton, & Conestable d'Engleterre: Femme a puissant & noble Prince Thomas de Wodstoke, fitz a tresexcellent & trepuissant Seigneur, Edward Roi d'Engleterre, puiz le Conquest, tierz; Duc de gloucester, Count d'Essexie, & de Buckingham, & Conestable d'Engleterre▪ que morrust le tierz jour d'Octobre, Pan du grace MCCCXCIX. de qi Alme Dieux face Merci. Amen.  
The children, which this great Duke had by her the said Alianore, were these; viz. Humphrey, 
Humphrey.  his son and heir, beforementioned, and three daughters. Which Humphrey, after the Murder of his Father (the Realm being 
n T. Wals. p. 394. n. 40.  then in great distraction) King Richard took 
o T. Wals. p. 394. n. 40.  with him into Ireland: And, when 
p Ib. 395. n. 40.  he heard, that Henry Duke of Lancaster, was landed at. Ravensour, in Holderness, caused him (with the Son of the same Duke of Lancaster) to be secured 
q Ib. 395. n. 40.  in the Castle of Trim; where he continued, until that Duke of Lancaster, upon the Deposal of King Richard, obtained the Crown. And then, being sent 
r Lel. coll. vol. 2. p. 339.  for; had the hard hap to perish by 
s Lel. coll. vol. 2. p. 339.  Shipwreck, as some say: but as others, that he there died 
t T. Wal●. p. 40●. n. 10.  by the Pestilence, in 1 H. 4.  
The names of his daughters, were Anne, joan, and Isabell. Of these, Anne became the Wife 
u Claus. 1 H. 4. p. ●. m. 10.  of Edmund Earl of Stafford; and was 
x Esc. 1 H. 4. n. 51  Twenty years of age in 1 H. 4. joan was designed 
y Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m 7.  to be the wife of Gilbert, son to Richard Talbot of Irchenfe●d; but died 
z Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m 7.  unmarried, upon Monday next after the Assumption of our Lady, the same year. And Isabella, being 16 
a Esc. 1 H 4. ut supra.  years of age, upon St. Georges-day, 1 H. 4. was a Nun 
b Rot. Fin. 3 H. 4. m. 11.  at the Minoresses in London. So that the whole Inheritance, came to Anne, the wife of Edmund Earl of Stafford; whereupon he the said Edmund doing his Homage, in 3 H. 4. had Livery 
c Rot. Fin. ut supra.  thereof.   

Guischard d'Angle, Earl of Huntingdon.  
[1 R. 2.]  
THis Guischard, being 
a Frois. f. 172.  a person of great Valour and Military Skill; in 46 E. 3. was 
b Frois. f. 172.  one of the principal Commanders in Prince Edward's Army, at the taking of Lymoges in Gascoine.  
He likewise proposed 
c Ibid. 178. a & Ib. b.  the match, betwixt john of Gant, Duke of Lancaster, and Constance the eldest Daughter to Peter King of Castille, assuring 
d Ibid. 178. a & Ib. b.  him, that thereby, he and his Heirs should be Kings of Castille: and thereupon returning 
e Ibid. 178. a & Ib. b.  with him, out of France into England; was elected 
f Ibid. 178. b.  into that honourable Society of Knights of the Garter.  
Shortly after which, being appointed 
g Ibid. 179. a.  to accompany the Earl of Pembroke, into Gascoine, he arrived 
h Ibid. 179 a  with him at Rochel: but the Spaniards being too powerful, he was there taken 
i Ibid. 179 a  Prisoner, his Ship likewise (wherein the whole Treasure was, which should have paid the Soldiers) being 
k Ibid. 179 a  sunk. And in 49 E. 3. in consideration 
l Pat 2. R ● p p. 2. m. 41. per Inspex.  of his great Services, and especially, in regard 
m Pat 2. R ● p p. 2. m. 41. per Inspex.  of the loss he had, by the seizure of his Lands in Gascome, he obtained a Grant 
n Pat 2. R ● p p. 2. m. 41. per Inspex.  of twenty six shillings eight pence per diem, until provision should be otherwise made for his support.  
In 51 E. 3 he was joined 
o Rot. Franc. 51 E. 3. m. 3.  in Commission with the Bishop of St. David's, than Lord Chancellor, and others, to Treat of Peace with the French. And in 1 R. 2. being Tutor 
p Frois. p. 199. n.  to that King; as also by reason of his faithful Services to King Edw. 3. and to Prince Edward his Son, was at his Coronation, (viz. 16 julii the same year) advanced 
q T. Wals. p. 211 n. 20. & 30. Pat. 2 R. ●. p 2. m. 41.  to the Title of Earl of Huntingdon, having likewise a Grant 
r T. Wals. p 211 n. 20. & 30. Pat. 2 R. ● p 2. m. 41.  of a thousand Marks per annum for his support, until provision should be otherwise made for him, in Lands or Rents of that value. Before the end of which year, he was by Indenture 
s Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King, in that Naval Expedition, then made by john Duke of Lanca●ter, against the Spanish Fleet, and constituted 
t Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2. p. 1. m. 12  one of the Commissioners, to Treat at B●ugges in Flanders, upon the Festival of St. Paul's Conversion, touching a Marriage, betwixt King Rich. 2. and the Daughter of the King of France.  
Moreover, in consideration 
u Pat. 2. R. 2 ut supra  of his eminent Services in Gascoine, under Prince Edward, (Father of King Rich. 2.) having obtained a Grant 
x Pat. 2. R. 2 ut supra  of a thousand Marks per annum Sterling, to be paid unto him out of the Exchequer, at Michaelmass and Easter by even portions, until assignation of the like sum, should be made in some more convenient place: in recompense 
y Pat. 2. R. 2 ut supra  of those concessions, he had another Grant 
z Pat. 2. R. 2 ut supra  of a thousand pounds Sterling, to be yearly received out of the Customs of the ports of Kingston super Hull, and Boston.  
By his Testament, 
a Sudbury f. 104. a.  bearing date at Medenhede, on Easter day An. 1380. (3 R. 2.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of St. Cross. at Engle, before the Altar of our Lady; in the very place, where the Priest usually stood, at the celebration of Mass. And, in case he should depart this life in England, then that his Heart should be taken out of his Body, and preserved with Spices, to be deposited in the Church of Engle, before mentioned: but his Body to be buried in the Church of the Greyfriars at Reading, without any Hearse, Arms, or Banners at his Funeral: the expense whereof, to be bestowed in Masses, more for the benefit of his Soul; and to thirteen poor Men, in black raiment, carrying Torches at that Solemnity. By this his Testament, he made William d'Engle (his Nephew) his Heir, and soon after died, for the probate thereof bears date, the day preceding the Nones of April next ensuing.  
But notwithstanding this disposal of his Body, it was buried 
b Stow's Survey 1●7 a.  in the Augustine-Fryers, in Bredstreet, within the City of London. Where the King caused 
c Frois. f. 237. a.  his Obsequies to be done right honourably, by a great number of Prelates and Barons of England.  
Froisard 
d Ib. 265 b.  saith, that he had all Virtues, which a Knight ought to have; viz. merry, true, amorous, sage, secret, large, prewe, hardy, adventurous, and Chivalrous: and that on the day of his Obsequy, the King himself his two Brethren, the Princess his Mother, and a great number of Prelates, Barons, and Ladies of England, were present, and did him great Honor.   

Falvesle.  
[7 R. 2.]  
IN 47 E. 3. john de Falvesle, 
john.  was in that Expedition then made into Flanders, and of the Retinue 
a Rot. Alem. 47 E. 3. m. 21.  with Edward le Despenser. And in 1 R. 2. being 
b T. Wals. 198 n. 20.  then a Knight; upon 
c T. Wals. 198 n. 20.  the landing of some French Forces, at Rotingdene, near Lewes, in Com. Suff. marching 
d T. Wals. 198 n. 20.  with the Prior of Lewes, and what power could on the sudden be got together) was there (with the Prior) taken 
e T. Wals. 198 n. 20.  Prisoner.  
This Sir john Falvesley, was Lord 
f Pat. 10 ●. ●● p. 2. m. 20.  of Falwesley, in Com. Northampt. and having Married 
g Rot. Pin. 6. R. 2. m. 26.  Elizabeth, Sister and Heir to john, the Son and Heir of Sir William Say Knight; doing his Fealty, had Livery 
h Rot. Pin. 6. R. 2. m. 26.  of all her Lands, lying in the Counties of Kent, Sussex, and Hertford, and the same year attended 
i Rot. Fran. 10 R. 2. m. 10.  john Duke of Lancaster, in that Expedition, by him made into Spain: moreover, in 11 R. 2. he was 
k Rot. Franc. 11 R. 2. m. 7.  in that Fleet sent out, under the command of Richard Earl of Arundel, Lord Admiral. And by his Testament, 
l Rous f. 17 b.  bearing date 8 Sept. An. 1492. (16 R. 2.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Priory of Lewes in Sussex, on the left hand, the Image of St. Pancras, constituting Elizabeth his Wife, Richard Earl of Arundel, and Sir William Per●i Knight, his Executors. He was summoned 
m Claus de iisd ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 7 R. 2 until 16 R. 2. inclusive, about which time he died, as I guess.   

Lumley.  
[8 R. 2.]  
THis ancient Family, having its Surname from Lomley, situate on the Bank of the River Were, (near Chester on the Street) in the Bishopric of Durham, do derive their Descent 
a Camd. Britt. tit. Durham.  from Liulph, a person of great Nobility, in the time of King Edward the Confessor, (who married 
b Camd. Britt. tit. Durham.  Algitha, Daughter to Aldred Earl of Northumberland) of which Line was Roger de Lumley, 
Roger.  who in the time of King Henry the Third, Married Sibyl, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Hugh de Morewic, an ancient Baron in Northumberland; which Roger, with her the said Sibyl, in 4 E. 1. made partition 
d Ex autogr. penès Joh D. Lumley an. ●578.  with the rest of the Coheirs, of those Knight ●ees of her Inheritance: and left Issue 
e Rot. Fin 26 E. 1. m. 2.  Robert, who, in 26 E. 1. upon the death of his Mother, (than the Widow of Laurence de St. Maur.) had Livery 
f Rot. Fin 26 E. 1. m. 2.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, paying 
g Rot. Pip. 27. E. 1. Northum.  five Marks for his Relief.  
This Robert de Lumley 
Robert.  having Married Lucia, 
i Ex autog. ut supra.  the eldest Daughter of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Thomas de Thweng, of Kilton-Castle, in Com. Ebor. (a great Baron in those parts) had Issue 
k Ex autog. ut supra.  Marmaduke, and he two 
l Ex autog. ut supra.  Sons, Robert and Ralph; 
Ralph.  which Robert died 
m Esc. 7. R. 2 n. 51.  12 Dec. 48 E. 3. being then seized 
n Esc. 7. R. 2 n. 51.  of the Manors of East and West- ●hyvington, and Rove●ey, in Com. Northumb. leaving Ralph, 
o Esc. 7. R. 2. n. 51.  his Brother and Heir, twenty one years of age.  
Who in 9 R. 2. being 
p Rot. Scoc. ●. R. 2. m. 6.  a Knight, was in 
q Rot. Scoc. ●. R. 2. m. 6.  that Expedition then made into Scotland, in the Retinue 
r Rot. Scoc. ●. R. 2. m. 6.  of Henry de Perci, Earl of Northumberland. And in 10. E. 2. made Governor 
s Rot. Scoc. 10 R. 2. m. 3.  of Barwick upon tweed, in which he continued 
t Rot. Scoc. 11 R. 2. m. 4.  in 11 R. 2. but in 12 R. 2. was taken Prisoner 
u Rot. Scoc. 12 R. 2. m. 3.  by the Scots. After which, viz in 15 R. 2. he was Deputy 
x Rot. Scoc. 15 R. 2. m. 7.  Governor of Barwick, under Henry de Perci, than Earl of Northumberland. Moreover the next ensuing year, (viz. 16 R. 2.) he obtained Licence, 
y Pat. 16 R. 2. p. 2. m. 22.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Lomley, and having been summoned 
z Claus. de iisd. ann. in dors.  to Parliament, from 8 R. 2. till 1 H. 4. inclusive, then joined 
a Rot. Fin. 1 H. 4. m. 18. Esc 5. H. 4. n. 30.  with Thomas de Holland, Earl of Kent, and other his Confederates, in that Insurrection by them made, for the restoring of King Richard, then deposed, (as I have shown at large, in my discourse of that Family) whereupon, being with them attainted, his Lands were seized 
b Rot. Fin. 1 H. 4. m. 18. Esc 5. H. 4. n. 30.   
To this Ralph succeeded Thomas his Son and Heir; 
Thomas.  who departed 
c Ibid.  this life, in his minority, ult. Maii, 1 H. 4. being then seized 
d Ibid.  of the Castle and Manor of Kilton, with the Manors of Lythum, Cotum, Thwenge upon the Wolds, Oktone, juxta Swathorpe, ●kton- Holm in Houlderness; and Haddeston, in Com. Northumb. As also of the Castle of Lumley parva, and Manors of Stanley, Stranton, Riklesden, and Beaur●one, in the Bishopric of Durham, leaving Sir john Lumely Knight, his Brother and Heir, twenty years of age.  
Which Sir john, 
john.  in 6 H. 4. doing his Homage, had Livery 
c Claus. 6 H. 4. m. 1●.  of all the Castles, Manors, and Lands, whereof the said Sir Ralph de Lumley, his Father, was seized at the time of his Attainder: and in 13 H. 4. being fully restored 
f Rot. Parl. 13. 19 H. 4. n. Pat. 13 H. 4. p. 1. m. 19  in blood, (tainted by the Conviction of the said Ralph, his Father, and Thomas his Brother) departed 
g Lib. cedul. 10 H. 5. p. 289  this life, in 10 H. 5. leaving Thomas his Son and Heir.  
Which Thomas, making proof of his age, in 10 H. 6. 
Thomas.  had Livery 
h Claus. 10 H▪ 6. n. 16.  of his Lands: and in 33 H. 6. being then a Knight, was made 
i Pat. 33. H. 6. p. 2. m. 12.  Governor of Scarborough Castle for life. In 5 E. 4. he was 
k Rot. Scoc. 5. E. 4. m. 9  one of the Commissioners, appointed to Treat with james King of Scotland, touching the Marriage of that King, with some person of the King of England's Allegiance: as also concerning 
l Ibid. m 4.  certain wrongs, which had been done by the Subjects of both Nations, to each other, contrary to the Articles of Truce. About that time also he was 
m Ex Vet Rot. penès W. Pierpoint ar.  at the Siege of Bamburgh Castle, in Com. Northumb. then held out, with some other Garrisons in the North) by the Lancastrians.  
And having been summoned 
n Claus. de iisd, ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 1 E. 4. to 12 H. 7. inclusive, by reason he had Married 
o Lel. Itin. Vol. 6. f. 62.  a Bastard Daughter of King Edward's the Fourth, 
George.  departed this life, leaving Issue 
p Ex autog. penès praef D. Lumley  George his Son and Heir. Which George took to Wife 
q Ex autog. penès praef D. Lumley  Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Heirs of Roger Thornton Esquire, a very wealthy Merchant 
r Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 89.  of Newcastle, upon Tine, by whom he had 
s Ib. Vol. 6. f. 62.  the Lordships of Witton, in Com. Northumb. Lulworth, and the Isle, in the Bishopric. Which Roger founded 
t Ib. Vol. 6. f. 62.  the House of White-Fryers, in Newcastle. But after this Marriage, possessing those Lands, in right of his Wife, there happened 
u Ibid.  great suits and sharp contests, betwixt Giles Thornton, a Bastard Son to the said Roger, and him, concerning the Inheritance of them: in which quarrel, this George killed 
x Ibid.  the same Giles, in the Ditch of Windsore-Castle. In 7 H. 7. this George was 
y Polyd. Virg. 602. n. 40.  in that Expedition, with Thomas Earl of Surrey, against the Scots, who had then laid Siege to Norham-Castle. And had Issue 
n Ex 〈…〉 6. in offic. Arm. f. 5. ●  three Sons, Thomas, Roger, and Ralph; which Thomas died in his Father's life time; leaving Issue 
p Ex 〈…〉 6. in offic. Arm. f. 5. ●  one Son, called Richard, and three 
q Ex 〈…〉 6. in offic. Arm. f. 5. ●  Daughters; Anne Married to Ralph Lord Ogle; Sibyl to William Baron Hilton, and Elizabeth to Croswell.  
Which Richard succeeding his Grandfather, 
Richard.  had Summons 
r Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, in 1. and 3. Hen. 8. and Married 
s E. 6. ut supra.  Anne. Daughter to Sir john Conyers of Hornby-Castle, in Com. Ebor. Knight of the Garter (Sister of William the First Lord Conyers) by whom he had Issue 
t E. 6. ut supra.  two Sons, john and Anthony. Which john in 5 H. 8. being at 
a Godwin Hist. of H. ●. p. 20  Floddon-Field, with the Earl of Surrey, (where King james the Fourth of Scotland was slain.) in 6 H. 8. was summoned 
b Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, shortly after which, he had Livery 
c Pat. 7 H. 8 p 2.  of all the Lands of his Inheritance. This john Lord Lumley, Married joan, Daughter to Henry Lord Scroop of Bolton, by whom he had Issue George his Son and Heir.  
Which George died 
u Ex stemmate.  in his Father's life time, leaving Issue 
x Ex. stemmate.  by jane, his Wife, Daughter and Co-heir to Sir Richard Knightley, of Fausley, in Com. Northampt. Knight, john his Son and Heir, and two Daughters; jane Married 
y Ex. stemmate.  to Geffrey Markham, and Barbara to Humphrey Ll●oyd.  
This john succeeding his Grandfather, 
john.  in 28 H. 8. being 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 414.  one of the chief of those Northern Lords, who appeared in that Insurrection, called The Pilgrimage of Grace, (whereof I have spoke in my discourse of Thomas Lord Darcie) was by that Party made choice 
e Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 414.  of to Treat with the Duke of Norfolk at Doncaster, (then sent as General of all the King's Forces, to suppress them.) And in 1 Eliz. constituted 
f Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4. in dorso.  one of the Commissioners to receive the claims, of all such as held of the King in grand Sergeantie, and were required to perform their respective Services. In 12 Eliz. and afterwards, he was privy 
g Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  to divers Transactions, relating to the Queen of Scots; as also to that designed Marriage of hers, with the Duke of Norfolk: and in 29 Eliz. was one 
h Ibid.  of the Peers who sat in judgement upon her, at Fotheringhay-Castle, where, by virtue thereof, she lost her life. And the next ensuing year, joined 
i Ib.  with those other Commissioners, in giving Sentence upon Secretary Davyson, by reason he had sent the Queen's Warrant, for putting the Queen of Scots to death, without her knowledge.  
And having Married 
k cattle of Nob. by R. B.  jane, the elder of the two Daughters, and Heirs to Henry Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel, by her, had Issue 
l cattle of Nob. by R. B.  two Sons, viz. Charles and Thomas, as also a Daughter called Mary, all which died 
m cattle of Nob. by R. B.  without Issue.   

Devereux.  
[8 R. 2.]  
OF this Family, which had their Surname from Evre●x, a Town of Note in Normandy, there were divers Generations here in England, before they became Peers of this Realm. For in 5 Steph. there is mention 
a Rot. Pip. 5. Steph. Cornub  of Reginald, the Son of Robert de Ebrois, 
Reginald.  who gave ten Marks of Silver to the King, and fifty Marks of the mean profits, for the recovery of his Father's Lands in Cornwall. And shortly after this, of Helewyse the Widow of William D'Evereux, who bestowed 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 115. b n. 40.  on the Monks of St. Peters-Abby, at Gloucester, certain Lands called the Hyde, in Com. Heref. Which Walter de Laci gave her in Marriage, King Henry the Second confirming 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 115. b n. 40.  the Grant. Also of Eustace D'Evereux, who impleaded 
d Rot Pip. 5 Joh. Dors. Somers  Herbert Waleran, in 5 joh. for one Knights fee in Kinton. Likewise, in 15 joh. of Stephen de Ebrois, 
〈◊〉  who attended 
e Claus. 15 Joh. in dorso m. 1.  the King, in that Expedition, then made into Poictou.  
Which Stephen, 
Stephen.  in 7 H. 3. being 
f Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 5. in dorso.  in the King's Army against the Welsh, had 
g Claus. 7 H. 3. m. 5. in dorso.  Scutage of all his Tenants, in the Counties of Glouc. and Heref. who held of him by Military Service. And gave 
h Monast Ang Vol. 2. 261. a. n 50.  to the Canons of St. Leonard, at Pyon (now called Wormeley) in Com. Heref. his Mills at Lenhale, with the suits thereto appertaining; for the maintenance of three Chantry-Priests, to celebrate Divine Service for ever, for the health of his Soul; as also for the Soul of Isabella his Wife, and all his Ancestors and Successors Souls. He likewise gave 
i Ibid. b. n. 20. & 30.  unto them an Island, lying Eastward from those Mills, with three yard Land, within his Manor of Lenhale; and 
k Ib. 262. n. 20.  a certain Grove called Bircncombe, 
William.  with divers other Lands and Woods in Lenhale, Hope, Stoke, and other places.  
To which Stephen, succeeded William, his Son 
l Ibid 263. ●. n 50 & 60.  and Heir, who in 42 H. 3. had Summons 
m Claus. 42 H 3 m. 11 in dorso.  to attend the King at Chester, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. john Baptist, sufficiently furnished with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Incursions of the Welsh. And in 44 H. 3. considering 
n Claus. 44. H. 3. m. 17.  the frequent Hostilities of those ill Neighbours; being then 
o Claus. 44. H. 3. m. 17.  one of the Barons-Marchers, received command 
p Claus. 44. H. 3. m. 17.  (with the rest) to repair without delay to the Marches, with all the power he could make, for prevention of more mischief by them. Moreover, in 47 H. 3. he had another Summons, 
q Claus. 47 H 3 in dorso m. 1●  to be at Hereford, upon the third day after the Epiphany, well fitted with Horse and Arms, to withstand Prince Leoline, who had broke the Truce concluded on betwixt King Henry and him; as also 
r Claus. 47 H 3 in dorso m. 1●.  to be at Ludlow, to the same purpose, on Monday next after the Feast of the Purification of the blessed Virgin, in like sort accoutred.  
Howbeit, after this, viz in 48 H. 3. being 
s Pat. 5● H. 3. m. 33.  with the King, in that fatal Battle of Lewes, he forsook 
t Pat. 5● H. 3. m. 33.  him, and siding 
u Pat. 5● H. 3. m. 33.  with the Rebellious Barons, was slain 
x Pat. 5● H. 3. m. 33.  in the Battle of Evesham, in 49 H. 3. Whereupon Maud his Widow (Sister 
y Claus 49. H. 3. m. 1.  to Walter Giffard, Bishop of bath and Welles) making her address 
z Claus 49. H. 3. m. 1.  to the King, for certain Jewels and Harness, which had been deposited in the Church of Hereford, by him the said William, before that Battle; obtained his Precept ᵃ to the Treasurer of that Cathedral, for the delivery of them unto her. But his Lands being seized, 
b Pat. 51 H. 3. ut supra.  for that rebellious Action, continued in the King's hands until 51 H. 3. that William his Son and Heir, making his composition 
c Pat. 51 H. 3. ut supra.  at three years' value, (according to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth) had Livery of them.  
In 22 E. 1. this last mentioned William, upon that great Expedition then made by the King himself into Gascoine, received command, 
d Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 9  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to be at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, thence to attend him thither; and in 23 Edw. 1. was again 
e Rot. Vasc. 23 E. 1. m 21.  in those Wars of Gascoine.  
To this William succeeded Sir john D'Evereux Knight, 
john.  who in 42 E. 3. attended 
f Rot. Vasc. 42 E. 3 m. 4.  Prince Edward, (commonly called the Black Prince) into Galcoine, and in 43 E. 3. was 
g Frois. 157 a  Seneschal and Governor of Lymosin. Moreover, in 44 E. 3. he again 
h Ib. 171 ●.  served him in his Wars of France: and in 46 E. 3. was made 
i Ib. 181 a.  Seneschal of Rochel, as also Governor of 
k Ib. 182 a.  St. Severe in Lymosin.  
In 51 E. 3. (the black Prince then dead) he was retained 
l Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 7. per Inspex. Claus. 5. R. 2. m. ●3  to serve Prince Richard, (Grandson and Heir apparent to King E. 3.) in all his Wars, during his whole life, and attended 
m Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 7. per Inspex. Claus. 5. R. 2. m. ●3  him into Spain and Gascoine; having thereupon a Grant 
n Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 7. per Inspex. Claus. 5. R. 2. m. ●3  of two hundred Marks per annum. And when that Prince attained the Crown, in the first year of his Reign, procured an assignation 
o Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 7. per Inspex. Claus. 5. R. 2. m. ●3  of the same Annuity, to be paid out of the Fee-ferms, due from the Earl of March, for Moutgomerie, and Buelt in South-Wales.  
In this first year of King R. 2. he also served 
p Rot. Franc, 17 R. 2. p. 1. m.  him in his Fleet at Sea, and was constituted Governor 
q Pat. 1 R. 2. p 4. m. 31.  of Ledes-Castle in Kent: at that time also he joined with Sir Aubrei de Vere, in certain Covenants 
r Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, for one quarter of the year, with one hundred men at Arms, (whereof five to be Knights, besides himself) and an hundred Archers. And in 3 R. 2. being an experienced 
s T. Wals. 243 n. 30.  Soldier, was made 
t Rot. Franc. 3 R. 2. m. 16.  Captain of Calais. Shortly after which, in consideration 
u Pat. 5 R. 2 p. 1. m. 16.  of his acceptable services, he obtained from john Duke of Britanny, a Grant 
x Pat. 5 R. 2 p. 1. m. 16.  of one hundred Marks per annum for life, to be received yearly, out of the Manors of Crawhurst, Buleham, and Burghesse, in the Rape of Hastings, in Com. Suss. And in 5 R. 2. (being 
y Rot. Fin. 5 R. 2. m 7.  still Captain of Calais) was joined 
z Rot. Fin. 5 R. 2. m 7.  in Commission, with the Lord Cobham and others, to Treat of Peace with the French.  
In 6 R. 2. he still continued 
a Rot. Fin. 6. R. 2. m. 6.  Captain of Calais, and in 7 R. 2. was again constituted 
b Rot. Fin. 7 R 2. m. 15.  a Commissioner with john Duke of Lancaster, and others, to Treat with the Earl of Flanders, for the appeasing of those discords, which then were, betwixt the Subjects of England, and the Flemings. In 8 R. 2. being then 
c Ex autog. penès Cler Pell.  a Banneret, he was retained 
d Ex autog. penès Cler Pell.  to serve the King in his Wars for forty days: and in 9 R. 2. appointed 
e Rot. Franc. 9 R. 2. m. 24.  one of the Commissioners to Treat with others, authorised from the King of France, touching Peace betwixt both Realms. And having obtained a Lease 
f Pat. 9 R. 2 p. 1. m. 38.  for his life; as also for the lives of Margaret his Wife, john his Son, and joan his Daughter, of the Priories-Alien of Frompton and Newent, in Com. Glouc. then seized into the King's hands, by reason of his Wars with France, (in regard they were Cells to certain Monasteries in those parts) for which he was to pay three hundred and ten Marks yearly, into the King's Exchequer; the King in consideration, 
g Pat. 9 R. 2 p. 1. m. 38.  that he had assumed the title and dignity of a Banneret; and for that respect, was placed at his Royal Standard to the end he might the more honourably support the same degree, totally acquitted 
h Pat. 9 R. 2 p. 1. m. 38.  him of that Annuity.  
In 11 R. 2. he was made 
i Pat. 11. R. 2. p. 2. m. 19  Constable of Dovor ● Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports; but this was through 
k H. Knighton 2687. n. 30.  the influence of the great Lords, then predominant. And in 13 R. 2. joined in Commission 
l Rot. Franc 13 R. 2. m. 2.  with Walter Skyrlaw, Bishop of Durham, and others, to Treat with such as the King of France should appoint, touching a Peace betwixt both Realms, he being at that time Steward of the King's Household. So likewise 
m Ibid. m. ●.  to Treat with the Flemings, upon certain important affairs.  
Upon the attainder 
n Pat. 14 R. ●. p. 2. m. 43.  of Sir Simon Burley Knight, the Castle and Manor of Leonhales, in Com. Heref. divolving to the King; which Castle and Manor had been formerly purchased 
o Pat. 14 R. ●. p. 2. m. 43.  from Robert Earl of Oxford, by the said Simon, and to the Heirs Male of his body, the remainder to this Sir john d'Evereux, and his Heirs: In 13 R. 2. he obtained a special Grant 
p Pat. 14 R. ●. p. 2. m. 43.  thereof in see: and in 16 R. 2. being possessed of the Lordship of Penshurst, in Com. Cantii, he obtained Licence 
q Pat. 1● R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house there.  
By his Testament, 
r Rous f. 18 ●.  bearing date on Tuesday ... junii, An. 1385. (8 R. 2.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Grey Friars, at London, appointing, that six Tapers, in the form of a Cross, should be placed upon his Hearse, and that six Men in white raiment, should then bear six Torches, each of them having forty pence for his pains. Also that every poor Man coming to his Funeral, should have a penny, to pray for his Soul, and all Christian Souls. Moreover, he gave to those Friars, for his Burial there, forty Marks; and appointed, that so soon as possible, after his death, a thousand Masses should be sung for his Soul. and for the Souls of his Father and Mother, To Margaret his Wife, he gave four dozen of Silver Dishes, and six Chargeours of Silver; but after her death, to remain to john his Son; and in case of his death, to joan his Daughter.  
And having been summoned 
s Claus. de iisd; ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 8 R. 2. until 16 of that King's Reign inclusive; departed 
t Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  this life, in 17 R. 2. whereupon Margaret his Widow (Daughter of Sir john Bar Knight) had an assignation 
u Claus. 17 R. 2. m. 14.  of her Dowry.  
To him succeeded john, 
john.  his Son and Heir; which john, was also 
x Rot Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 16.  a Knight; 
y Rot Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 16.  but died in 20 R. 2. before he accomplished his full age; leaving joan the Wife of Sir Walter Fitz-Walter Knight, his Sister 
z Rot. Fin. 2● R. 2. m. 32  and next Heir; Philippe, his Widow (one of the Daughters 
a Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. ●● supra.  of Guy de Brien deceased, and one of the Cousins 
b Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. ●● supra.  and heir of Sir Guy de Brien, Kt. Father of the said Guy) surviving. Which joan, making proof 
c Ibid.  of her age, and doing her Homage, had Livery 
d Ibid.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
¶ Having now done with the principal branch of this Family, 
William.  I come to William D'evereux of Bodynham, in Com. Heref. Esquire, (younger Brother as I guess, to the same Sir john D'evereux, who died in 17 R. 2. as is before observed.)  
In 45 E. 3. this William was Sheriff 
e Rot. Fin. 4● E. 3. m. 8.  of Herefordshire: but farther I have not seen of him.  
To whom succeeded Walter, 
Walter.  who being a Knight, 
f ●art. 2. R. 2. n. 11.  in 2 R. 2. obtained Licence 
g ●art. 2. R. 2. n. 11.  for a Market every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Bodenham: as also for a Fair yearly, on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, after the Assumption of our Lady. And in 7 R. 2. Married 
h Claus. 7 R. 2 m. 36.  Agnes, the Daughter of Thomas Crophull, Cousin and Heir to Sir john Crophull Kt. then in minority, and in 9 R. 2. making proof 
i Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 26.  of her age, had Livery 
k Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 26.  of her Lands.  
But in 4 H. 4. this Sir Walter D'evereux died 
l Esc. 4 H. ● m. 9  (upon Tuesday the Festival of St. james the Apostle) leaving Issue, 
m Esc. 4 H. ● m. 9  by the said Agnes his Wife, Walter his Son and Heir, fifteen years of age; being then seized 
n Esc. 4 H. ● m. 9  of the Manor of Wibley, in Com. Heref. (of her Inheritance.) Which Walter, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
o Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir john Merbury Knight, had Issue Walter D'evereux Esquire, (Cousin 
p Rot. Fin. 26. H. 6. m. 9  and Heir, to the before specified Agnes, viz. Son of Walter, Son of the said Agnes) and a Daughter called Anne, Married 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to William Herbert, the first Earl of Pembroke of that name.  
In 26 H. 6. this last mentioned Walter, was Sheriff 
r Rot. Fin. 26 H 6. m. 10.  of Herefordshire: and married 
s Esc 28 H. 6. n. 22.  Anne, the sole daughter and heir to William Lord Ferrer of Chartley (in Com. Staff.) she being, at that time, Eleven years of age, and eight months▪ and, in 31 H. 6. by the King's special favour, had Livery 
t Claus. 31 H. 6. m. 5.  of her Lands, without farther proof of her age. In 34 H. 6 he was also Sheriff 
u Rot. Fin. 34 H 6. m. 6.  of Glocestershire, being then a Knight. And, in 1 E. 4. being advanced 
x Orig. 1 E. 4. Rot. 94.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Ferrer; in farther recompense 
y Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 5. m. 1.  of his manifold services, vast expenses, and sundry perils, whereunto he had exposed himself, in the Wars, against King Henry the Sixth, and his adherents, viz. Henry Duke of Exeter; jasper Earl of Pembroke, and james Earl of Wiltshire (all which the King, gratefully, acknowledged) obtained a Grant, 
z Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 5. m. 1.  to himself, and the heirs male of his Body, of the Manors and Lordships of Sutton- Courtney, in Com. Berks. with the Advouson of the Church: Also, of the Manor of Hillesden, in Com. Buck. late Thomas Courtney's Earl of Devon, attainted: Of the moiety of Ricards-Castle (in Com. Heref. & Salop.) parcel of the possessions of Sir William Vaux Knight attainted: of the Manors of Oxenhale, Graun●emysocle, and Cold- Aston in Com. Gloc., with the Advousons' of the Churches appertaining to those Manors, sometime belonging to james Earl of W●●tshire, attainted: Of the Manor of Tilton, in Com. Leic. with the Advouson of the Church, late Everard Digby's ●s Esquire, attainted; togegether with the Manors of Broughton, and Sywell, in Com. Northampt. Likewise of the reversion of the manors of Lyve●on, in Com. Northampt. Which William de Aldwincle Esquire then held for life; of the Inheritance of Sir Thomas Tresham Knight, ●●tainted.  
And, in 10 E. 4. in consideration 
a Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 6.  of his faithful services, had a Grant 
b Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 6.  for life, of the County of Caernarvon, and Chief-Forestership of Snowedon-Hills, in North-Wales, then in the Crown, by the death of William Earl of Pembroke. In 11 E. 4. he was one of those; who, in the Parliament Chamber, did recognize, 
c Claus. 11 E. 4. in dorso. m. 1.  and make Oath to Prince Edward, eldest son to King Edward the Fourth. And, in 14 E 4. was retained by Indenture, 
d Ex autogr. pene● Cler. pell  to serve the King, in his Dukedom of Normandy, for one whole year, with Twenty men at Arms, and Two hundred Archers. But, adhering to King Richard the Third, was slain 
e Po●yd. Virg. p. 564.  with him at Bo●worth-Field (3 R. 3.) leaving issue, by the before-specified Anne his wife (daughter 
f Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1.  of Sir William Ferrer Knight, son and heir to William Lord Ferrer of Chartley; and Cousin and heir to the said William) john 
g Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1.  his son and heir, 
john.  than a Knight; who, in 1 H. 7. had a special Livery 
h Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1.  of all his Lands.  
Which john was summoned 
i Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 3 H. 7. until 12 of that King's Reign: and by Cecilie his wife, daughter 
k Polyd Virg. 512. n. 30.  to Henry Bourchier Earl of Essex (sister and heir to Henry, her Brother) left issue Walter his son and heir; who took to wife 
l Pat. 19 H. 7. p. 1. m. 33.  Mary, the daughter of Thomas Marques Dorset. 
Walter.  Which Walter, in 1 H. 8. had a special Livery 
m Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Lands of his Inheritance: And, in 2 H. 8. with Sir Edw●rd Belknap, Esquire of the Body, to that King, was joint Governor 
n Pat. 2 H 8. p 3.  of Warwick-Castle with him. In 3 H. 8. this Walter was 
o Herb. Hist. of ●. 8. p. 20.  in that Expedition, then intended for France, under the command of Thomas Marquis Dorset; it being then resolved, that they should land, in part of the Spaniard's Dominions, by reason, that Ferdinand of Arragon, had promised to assist in that War, and to invade Guienne.  
In 4 H. 8. upon that Confederacy 
p Ib. p. 29. & 31.  betwixt the Pope, the Emperor, Henry King of England, and Ferdinand of Arragon, against Lewes the Twelfth of France; by which, the King of England, was to invade Aquitane, Picardy, or Normandy▪ he was 
q Ib. p. 29. & 31.  in one of the Galleys in that Fight, with the French, near Conquer, in Britanny▪ And, in 15 H. 8. in 
r Ibid, p. 150.  that Expedition into France, then made by Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk, with design to make War with the French.  
Also, in 17 H. 8. constituted 
* Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  Justice of South- Wales, being 
* Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
In 36 H. 8. he was 
s Ibid, p. 511.  with King Henry at his taking of Bo●ome: And, in 4 E. 6 (2 Febr.) advanced 
t Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 8.  to the dignity of Viscount Hereford, and to the heirs male of his body.  
This Walter had two Wives; first 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Mary, daughter of Thomas Marques Dories: secondly Margaret, daughter 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Robert Garnish of Kenton, in Com. Suff. Esquire (afterwards married 
y Martin, qu. 25.  to William Lord Wilioughby of Parham.) By the first of them, he had issue 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two sons; and one daughter; viz. Sir Richard. Devereux Knight, who married 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Dor●thy, daughter to George Earl of Huntingdon; and, dying in his life time, was buried 
b Stows Scurvy, 131. ●.  in the Chapel of our Lady at Berking (near the Tower of London.) Secondly, Sir William Devere●x Knight. Which Sir William married 
c Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  jane, daughter to john Scudam●re of Home- Lacie, in Com. Heref. Esquire; and by her had issue, 
d Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  two daughters, his heirs; viz. Barbara, first married 
e Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  to Edward Cave Esquire, afterwards to 
f Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  Sir Edward Hastings Knight, a younger son of Francis Earl of Huntingdon. Secondly, Margaret, the Wife 
g Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  of Sir Edward Littleton of Pillaton, in Com. Staff. Knight. His daughter's name was Catherine, wedded 
h Ex coll. W. Burton, de Lindley ar.  to Sir james Baskervile Knight.  
By Margaret, the second wife, this Viscount Hereford, had issue 
i Vinc. corr. p. 639.  one only son; viz. Sir Edward Devereux of Castle- Bromwich, in Com. War. Baronet (of whose posterity I shall speak by and by.) And, by his Testament, 
k Noodes' qu. 47.  bearing date 3 Aug. An. 1558. (5 & 6 Ph. & M.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Parish-Church of Stow, near Chartley, in Com. Staff. and dying shortly after, was there interred, under a fair Monument, erected in his life-time.  
To whom succeeded Walter, 
Walter.  his Grandchild and heir (viz. son of Richard Devereux Knight, who died in his life time.) Which Walter, upon that Rebellion of the Earls of Northumberland, and Westmorland, in 12 Eliz. was 
* Hollingsh. p. 1212. b. n. 40.  Field-Marshal of those Forces, then sent against them. And (by reason of his descent from Cecilie, the sister and heir to Henry Bourchier Earl of Essex) being created 
l Pat 14 Eli●. p 9 m. 41.  Earl of Essex 4 Maii, 14 Eliz. was 
m Annal. Eliz. per W. C. p. 216.  one of the Peers, upon the Trial of the Duke of Norfolk, in An. 1572. (15 Eliz.) And, the same year, upon that Insurrection 
n Ibid, in eodem anno.  of Brian Mac-Phelimon (commonly called, The great Oneale) who had possessed himself of a large proportion of the Country of Clandeboi, in Ireland; was, by the advice of those, who desired his absence here; under colour of doing him honour, employed 
o Ibid, in eodem anno.  thither; to the end that he might be exposed to danger. Whereupon, being a person of an active disposition, and affecting Military employments, he undertook the service (little suspecting, what those, who had a mind to have him gone, did aim at:) and, therefore, moved, That in case he should prevail against those Rebels, he might have part of that Country, to himself and his fellow-soldiers: obliging himself; that, for the defence thereof, he would maintain Two hundred Horse, and Four hundred Foot there: And, accordingly, took up Ten thousand pounds, of the Queen, to make his provisions, in order thereto; Mortgaging his Lands in Essex for the same. And, though 
p Ibid.  Sir William Fitz. Williams, than Deputy of Ireland; fearing lest the lustre of so eminent a person, might eclipse him in that Realm, advised the Queen to keep him at home; representing to her the danger of a total defection of the Irish, throughout the whole Province of Ulster: nevertheless he was sent; 
q Ibid.  and, with special command, that the Deputy should make him Governor of Ulster.  
Hereupon he embarked 
r Stows An●al.  at Leverpole 16 Aug. and landed 
s Stows An●al.  at Knoc-Fergus 6 Sept. following. But, 
t Annal. Eli●. per W. Camd. ut supra.  after a while, some of the chief persons, who accompanied him being weary of the Country, came back: Whereupon he complained (by his Letters) thereof to the Queen; and to his own Friends: Adding, that some of his Soldiers fell off to the Enemy; as also, of other wants and defects; and, that he had not received his Commission of Ulster, from the Deputy. Moreover, he solicited 
u Ibid.  the Earls of Sussex, and Leicester, and the Lord Burghley (all powerful men in that time) that they would mediate with the Queen, for One hundred Horse, and Six hundred Foot, to be sent him; and that she would give him the Peninsula of Maia.  
But 
x Ibid.  the Queen, being advertised of the tumultuousness of Munster, intended to have recalled him, had not the Earl of Leicester, and some others, advised the contrary. At length, having got his Commission, 
Ibid.  he marched against Turlogh: yet did little considerable that year.  
After which, 
An. 18 Eliz.  I find no more mention of him, until 
y Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  18 Eliz. In which year, being in great distresses; and hearing that he was to be sent for back; he silently deplored his condition; bewailing the state of that Realm; which, in his opinion, he could have settled in peace, with Two thousand soldiers; and again, and again petitioned; that, for his own honour, he might accommodate the business with Turlogh.  
Nevertheless; 
z Ibid.  notwithstanding all this; and that he had delivered up his trust in Ulster to the Lord Deputy, because he had so slender a force assigned him, for the defence thereof, he was commanded to reassume it. Which he had no sooner done, and marched against Turlogh, than Letters came to prohibit his prosecution of the War any farther; commanding him to make as honourable a Peace as he could. And, though he had beaten the Hebridian-Scots, which had possessed themselves of Clandeboy; and forced them to flee into their holes: and by the help of Norris, entered the Isle of Rachlin, slain Four hundred of the Inhabitants; taken the Castle, and put a Garrison into it; Yet, in the very midst of this good success, he was required to desist, and lay down his power; being made Captain only of Three hundred men; no Artifice at Court being omitted, which might add to his affliction.  
Whereupon, with great diminution of his Estate, he returned 
a Ibid. Esc. de ●●dem anno.  into England. But, by the contrivance of the Earl of Leicester, was again sent 
b Ibid. Esc. de ●●dem anno.  into Ireland, with the airy title of Earl-Marshal of that Realm; where, with great grief of mind, he died 
c Ibid. Esc. de ●●dem anno.  of a Flux, 22 Sept. An. 1576. 18 Eliz. but not without suspicion of Poison; and was buried 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  at Caermarthin, in South-Wales. Which suspicion did the more augment; by reason 
d Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  that the Earl of Leicester then forsook the Lady Douglas Sheffeild (his Wife, as 'twas believed by many) by whom he had a Son; and more openly showed his Love to the Lady Lettuce, the Widow of this deceased Earl. Whom, though (as 'twas said) he had privately Married; her Father (Sir Francis Knolles) who well took notice of Leicester's wand'ring affections, would not give credit to it; until 
e Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  in the presence of some Witnesses, besides himself, and a public Notary, he had regularly taken her to Wife.  
But here I must go back a little. This Walter Earl of Essex, thus deceased; by his Testament, 
f Carew, qu. 34.  bearing date 14 junii, An. 1567. (18 Eliz.) bearing then the Title of Earl of Essex and Ewe, Earl Marshal of Ireland, Viscount Hereford, and Bourchier, Lord Ferrer of Chartley, Bourchier, and Louvain, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, bequeathed his body to be buried, in the next convenient place, where he should happen to depart this life. And, having married 
g cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Lettuce. daughter to Sir Francis Knolles Knight of the Garter, left issue 
h cattle of Nob. by R. B.  by her two sons; viz. Robert, and Walter; and two daughters; viz. Penelope, first wedded 
i cattle of Nob. by R. B.  to Robert Lord Rich, and afterwards to Charles Blount Earl of Devon. And Dorothy, first 
k cattle of Nob. by R. B.  married to Sir Thomas Perrot Knight, and afterwards 
l cattle of Nob. by R. B.  to Henry Earl of Northumberland.  
I come now to Robert, 
Robert.  the succeeding Earl, son and heir to the last Walter.  
In An. 1585. (28 Eliz.) this Robert having been first brought 
* Fragm. Regalia, p. 6●.  to Court by Robert Earl of Leicester, who married his Mother (amongst divers other persons of great note) he accompanied 
n Annal. 〈◊〉. ut supra.  that Earl into the Netherlands, who was then constituted General of the English Auxiliaries there: and in 30 Eliz. (23 Dec.) was made 
o Pat. 3 Eliz. p. 18.  Master of the Horse to that Queen.  
In 34 Eliz. upon 
p Annal 〈◊〉. ut supra.  overture made to Q. Eliz. by the King of France; that, in case she would send over Four thousand English soldiers, into Normandy, with two month's pay; upon the gaining of Rouen, and Haver du grace (than held out by the Rebels) they should be put into her hands; he thereupon went q over with those soldiers, and landing at deep, marched to Rouen. But, being come before that City; going too near the Walls, his Brother Walter, was there killed 
r Ibid.  with a Musket Bullet.  
That which I find, in the next place, most memorable of him, is; that being constituted 
s Journal of Parliament de eodem ● anno.  Earl Marshal of England, in 39 Eliz. upon the 11th of january the same year, he took his place 
t Journal of Parliament de eodem ● anno.  in Parliament, according to the dignity of that office: and, that upon the 19th of March, next ensuing, he was made 
u Pat. 39 Eliz. p. 7.  Master of the Ordnance. Moreover, that, upon preparation of that Navy, designed against the Spaniard, for diverting his attempt upon Ireland (the English then joining with the Dutch) he was constituted 
x Annal Eliz. ut supra.  one of the Generals in that Fleet; and commanded 
y Annal Eliz. ut supra.  the second of those four Squadrons, which were employed for that service; as also, that they came 
z Annal Eliz. ut supra.  before Gadez upon the 20th of june. 
An. 40 Eli●.   
As to the particulars performed in this Naval Expedition, I shall not here stand to give instance of them: but think fit to take notice; 
a Ibid.  that, before the return of the Fleet, there happened no small discontents betwixt this Earl, and Sir Walter Raleigh, Commander of the third Squadron. By reason of which, the Design failed so that the Fleet came back to England about the end of October. And here also, it will not be improper to observe; 
b Ibid.  that during his absence from the Court of England, Sir Robert Cecil (whom the Queen had made one of her Principal Secretaries of State, the preceding year, notwithstanding his opposing it; in regard he was his rival in wisdom, and a friend to Raleigh) was made Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; which he took very ill. Again, 
c Ibid.  the advancing of Charles Howard Ld. Admiral, to the Title of Earl of Nottingham (with such an Eulogy in the Preamble of his Patent, as he esteemed an Eclipse to his own merits, in the Action of Gadez) did not a little perplex him.  
Nevertheless, 
An. 41 Eliz.  in An. 1599 (41 Eliz.) he was constituted 
d Ibid.  Deputy of Ireland, with more ample power than heretofore unto any; and an Army of Thirteen hundred Horse, and Sixteen thousand Foot, appointed for him. Whereupon, about the end of March, he went 
e Ibid.  thither; and made 
f Ibid.  the Earl of Southampton General of the Horse.  
It is reported 
g Ibid.  by our chief Historian of that time; that he advanced against some petty-Rebels in Munster, without the Queen's knowledge, neglecting the Chief. Where the fault was, is hard to say: But, sure enough it is, that he was not 
h Ibid.  prosperous in that Expedition; which afflicted his mind not a little. And to add to his grief, the Queen farther advanced 
i Ibid.  Sir Robert Cecil, by making him Master of the Wards; which office she had promised to this Earl. Upon notice therefore given to the Queen, how prejudicial his services had been to her, in that Realm; whereas she had pressed him to march into Ulster, against Tir Oenone; he laid 
k Ibid.  the fault on the Irish Counsellors; promising to haste thither: But, contrary thereunto, he went 
l Ibid.  into Offaly, near Du●●n, against O Conoros, and O Moilos, (then risen up) whom he easily subdued.  
And, finding his Army much wasted, required 
m Ibid.  a farther supply of Men. Which being sent, he signified 
n Ibid. , that he could do no more that year, than with Fifteen hundred Foot, and Three hundred Horse, to march to the skirts of Ulster. Where, Tir Oenone desiring a Treaty with him, he yielded thereto; and made Truce 
o Ibid.  with him for six weeks (viz. until the Calends of May) but with condition of breach, upon fourteen day's warning. Whereof, when the Queen had knowledge: and, that having had so great an Army, so much time and money were spent fruitlessly, she grew highly incensed; and wrote 
p Ibid.  sharply to him, signifying her sense thereof, in each particular.  
Which gave him such discontent; and specially because Cecil was made Master of the Wards; that he resolved 
q Ibid.  forthwith, to return into England, with a select number of his men, and to reduce his Adversaries by force.  
But, whether the Queen had private intimation thereof; or that she really feared some design from the Spaniard; certain it is, that she thereupon raised 
r Ibid.  great Forces, and made the Earl of Nottingham, her General 
s Ibid.  of them.  
Arriving therefore in this Realm (some of his chiefest friends accompanying him) with six persons only, he went 
t Ibid.  to the Queen, then at Nonsuch; who received him graciously, though not with that countenance she had used to do; being much offended with him; not only, for making Truce with Tir Oenone, by unsafe and dishonourable Articles; but coming thence without her leave: In so much, as she committed 
u Ibid.  him (not to prison) but to the House of the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal; which he took very heavily; and thereupon retired 
x Ibid.  himself totally to Divine Meditations, and writing Letters to his Friends.  
Having continued thus in custody about six months; 
An. 1600. (42 Eliz.)  by the advice of his wellwishers, he quitted 
y Ibid.  himself of Gilli Meric, and Cuff (his Secretary) as persons, who instilled evil conceits into him: and deported 
z Ibid.  himself with such piety, patience, modesty and meekness, as was joyful to his friends, but not pleasing to his Adversaries. Having also written 
a Ibid.  submissive Letters to the Queen, he obtained her leave 
b Ibid.  to retire to his own House, under the more free custody of Richard Berkley.  
Whereunto being removed; to acquit herself of any severity, injustice, or prejudice, towards him, by herself, or her Council, she thought fit to call 
c Ibid.  him to account; not in the Star-Chamber, to be fined; but before some of the Lords of her Council; viz. four Earls. two Barons, and four Judges: where the particulars of the Charge laid against him, were;  
That, 
d Ibid.  against what he had in command, he made the E. of Southampton, General of the Horse; Knighted sundry persons; sent Forces into Munster; and, in stead of falling upon that great Rebel Tir-Oen, treated with him, contrary the dignity of the Queen, and the honour of a Deputy; and the more suspicious because clandestine.  
Whereunto, with great humility; seriously professing his integrity, he answered; 
e Ibid.  First, as to the making of Southampton General of the Horse; that he thought the Queen would have been satisfied therewith, upon such reasons as he gave. For his making those Knights; he said, it was to the end he might have persons of ho●or near him. But, going on to excuse his advancing into Munster, the Lord Keeper admonished 
f Ibid.  him; that he should rather cast himself upon the Queen's Mercy, than to proceed in justifying, or extenuating what he had done: Alleging, that it would be esteemed a very absurd thing to palliate his Disobedience, with a good intention of obeying: and so, pronounced 
g Ibid.  him suspended, from being any longer a Privy-Counsellor, Earl-Marshal, or Master of the Ordnance; and to be committed to Custody, during the Queen's pleasure. Whereunto all the rest of the Lords Delegates concurred. But, 'tis said; 
h Ibid.  that the Queen expressly commanded, that he should not be suspended from his Office of Master of the Horse.  
All which he bore, 
i Ibid.  with such patience, humility, and expressions of his desire to relinquish the vanities of this World; that the Queen, having information thereof, removed 
k Ibid.  his Keeper from him; suffering him to be free; and with liberty 
l Ibid.  to retire into the Country, if he should think fit; not coming to the Court.  
But this pleased him not; his chief desire 
m Ibid.  being to have admittance to her presence. 
Ibid.  Which, when he saw he could not obtain; he grew more and more discontented; 
o Ibid.  and harkened 
p Ibid.  to the advice of Cuff, and other unquiet spirits; who persuaded him, by force, to take away those, whom he esteemed his back-friends to the Queen: and thereupon sent 
q Ibid.  for Southampton out of the Netherlands; entertained 
r Ibid.  discontented Soldiers; and had Sermons 
s Ibid.  in his House every day, by the most Zealous Preachers; whereunto the Citizens resorted very much.  
Keeping thus in his House, he betook himself (as he would have it thought) totally to Divine Meditations, Hearing 
t Ibid.  of Sermons, and entertaining 
u Ibid.  his Friends: but privately plotting, 
x Ibid.  by all the ways he could, the destruction of his Adversaries: And, to that end, had 
y Ibid.  in his thoughts, the seizing upon the Queen's Person; and surprising the Tower of London, the design being laid how to effect both.  
It is not unworthy of observation; that, by these Sermons (whereunto there was so great a concourse) endeavours were used 
z Ibid.  to instill into the People, this Calvinistical Doctrine; viz. ☞ That the Superior Magistrate hath Authority over the Sovereign Prince. Of which, notice being taken, he was sent 
a Ibid.  for to the Lord Treasurer's House, by one of the Secretaries of State. Where, divers of the Lords of the Council, being purposely met, intended to have admonished him, that he should make use of his liberty temperately. But, suspecting, 
b Ibid.  lest upon some discovery of his purposes, he should be committed to prison, he excused 
c Ibid.  his not going thither, by pretending want of health.  
Hereupon, 
d Ibid.  calling together his chiefest Confidents; and, intimating, that some of them, were, ere long, to be clapped in prison; he asked them, whether they thought it most proper to seize the Queen; or to attempt the City of London; and by the aid of his friends there, to enter the Court: or otherwise to preserve himself by flight. But being neither provided of Force sufficient; nor Military Engines to attempt the Court: and, considering, 
e Ibid.  that to enter there, in such a sort, would seem a Crime unpardonable: It being also thought doubtful, whether the Citizens would appear for him, or not. One of the company stepped out (by compact) and assured 
f Ibid.  him of assistance from the City, against all his Adversaries.  
Promising therefore to himself success therein, he resolved, 
g Ibid.  the next day, being Sunday, to go into the City, before the end of the Sermon at Paul's: and there, representing the cause thereof to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, to desire their aid against his Enemies: And, if the Citizens should stagger thereat, then to adventure themselves into some other part of the Realm: but, if tractable, then, by their help, to seize the Queen.  
After which, all that night it was given 
h Ibid.  out from Essex-House, that the Lord Cobham, and Sir Walter Raleigh, conspired his death. And the next morning, being 8 Feb. (viz. Sunday) the Earls of Rutland and Southampton, the Lords Sands and Mont Eagel, with about three hundred Gentlemen of note, coming 
i Ibid.  to Essex-House, he heartily welcomed them, insinuating 
k Ibid.  to them, that his life was sought, and caused 
l Ibid.  the House to be shut up, so that none might go in or out, but such as were well known.  
The Queen therefore, having notice thereof, sent 
m Ibid.  to the Lord Mayor of London, to require the Citizens to keep their Houses, and to obey command, and appointed 
n Ibid.  the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, the Earl of Worcester, as also Sir William Knolles, controller of her Household, (Uncle to this Earl) and the Lord Chief Justice Popham, to go to Essex-House, and to know the reason of this extraordinary concourse thither. Who being admitted ᵒ in at the little Wicket, found 
p Ibid.  in the midst of the Court, the Earls of Essex, Rutland, and Southampton, with many others.  
Whereupon, the Lord Keeper, turning to Essex, told 
q Ibid.  him upon what errand they were sent: assuring 
r Ibid.  him, in case of wrong done to him by any Man, equal right should be had. But the Earl answered, 
s Ibid.  that his life was sought, and that there were certain persons hired to murder him in his Bed. Also, that Letters had been forged in his name, adding We are here only met to defend ourselves, and save 〈◊〉 Lives.  
But whilst they were thus discoursing, the multitude cried 
t Ibid.  out; that he was abused, and betrayed, saying, that the time passed away. To whom the Lord Keeper turning, commanded, 
u Ibid.  that, upon their Allegiance, they should lay down their Arms. Hereupon, he went 
x Ibid.  into the House, the Lord Keeper and the rest following: some in the mean time crying out, Kill them, 
y Ibid.  throw the great Seal into the Thames; Shut them up. Being thus within the House, he commanded 
z Ibid.  that the Doors should be shut upon them; saying, 
a Ibid.  Have patience a while, I will go into the City, and acquaint the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs with the cause thereof, and then return. And accordingly leaving special Guards 
b Ibid.  in the House, rode 
c Ibid.  with his Sword, the rest accompanying him: and taking with them, as they passed, the Earl of Bedford, 
d Ibid.  and Lord Cromwell, cried out For the Queen, for the Queen; saying also, that his Life was sought, not making any stay, till he came to the House of Sheriff Smith, in Fanchurch-street, entreating the Citizens to Arm themselves.  
But all in vain, for instead of aid, the Sheriff, (on whose assistance he much depended) would not 
e Ibid.  be seen; getting out by a back door, to the Lord Mayor. The Lord Burghley, with Garter King of Arms, following; and proclaiming 
f Ibid.  him, with all his Adherents, Traitors. The like did 
g Ibid.  the Earl of Cumberland, and Sir Thomas Gerard, Knight-Marshal, in other parts of the City.  
Finding himself therefore, in this forlorn condition, he returned 
h Ibid.  to Ludgate, but being there stopped, made back to Queenhithe, and so got 
i Ibid.  to Essex-House by Boats. Where discerning that the Lord Keeper, and the other Privy-Councellors (whom he had shut up) were set at liberty, and returned to White-Hall, in great perplexity, he endeavoured 
k Ibid.  to fortify the House. But the Lord Admiral, with considerable Forces, suddenly besetting 
l Ibid.  it, (after 
m Ib.  several Overtures, whereby he would have made his conditions, which would not be admitted) he with the rest of his Adherents yielded 
n Ib.  themselves. Whereupon, (it being about ten of the clock at night) he was first carried 
o Ib.  to Lambeth-House, and afterwards to the Tower of London. And upon the nineteenth of the same Month of February, brought 
p Ibid.  to Westminster- Hall; where before the Lord Buck●urst, (than Lord High Treasurer of England) constituted High Steward for that occasion, being tried by his Peers, and found guilty of the Treason laid to his charge, he had Sentence 
q Ibid.  of death pronounced against him: and accordingly lost 
r Ibid.  his Head, within the Tower of London, upon the 25th day of the same Month, being, at that time, about thirty four years of age.  
This happened to be the end of this popular Man; unto whose Story it will not be improper to add, what is farther said of him, by a person 
* Hist of the Pre●byterians by Dr. Heylin ●. 35●.  of great observation, in his time, viz. That the Queen, being then grown old, and the King of Scots, not much regarded by the English, nor well obeyed by his natural Subjects, he began to look up towards the Crown, unto which a Title was drawn for him, as the direct Heir to Thomas of Woodstoke Duke of Gloucester (one of the younger Sons to King Edward the Third.) This Man the Puritans cry up, with most infinite praises, both in their Pulpits and Pamphlets; telling him, that he was not only great in Honour, and the Love of the people; but temporis expectatione major, far greater in the Expectation, which his friends had of him. And he accordingly, applieth himself to those of the Puritan Faction, admits them to places of most Trust and Credit about his person; keeps open House, for Men of those opinions to resort unto, under pretence of hearing Sermons, and hearing no Sermons with more zeal and edification, than those which seemed to attribute a power to Inferior Magistrates, for curbing and controling their undoubted Sovereign. Which questionless, must needs have ended in great disturbance to the Church and State, if he had not been outwitted by Sir Robert Cecil, Sir Walter Raleigh, and the rest of their Party in the Court; by whom he was first shifted over into Ireland, and at last brought upon the Scaffold, not to receive a Crown, but to lose his Head, which happened very opportunely for King james of Scotland, whose entrance might have been opposed, and his Title questioned, if this ambitious Man had prospered in his undertake, which he conducted generally, with more heat than Judgement.  
By Frances his Wife, Daughter 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  and Heir to Sir Francis Wal●ingham, (one of the Queen's Principal Secretaries of State) and Widow 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir Philip Sidney, he left Issue 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  one Son, called Robert, and two Daughters; viz. Frances, who became the Wife of William Earl of Hertford (afterwards Marquis of Hertford, and Duke of Somerset,) and Dorothy, first Married to Sir Henry Shirley of Stanton- Harold, in Com. Leic. Baronet, but after to William Stafford of Blatherwick, in Com. North. Esquire.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  with his said Sisters, (Frances and Dorothy) were by Act of Parliament, in 1 jac. restored 
x Ro●. Parl. ● Jac. n. 11.  in Blood and Honor.  
After which, this last mentioned Robert, took to Wife 
y cattle of Nob. ut supra  the Lady Frances, Second Daughter to Thomas Howard, Earl of Suff. but that Marriage being nullified 
z Pat. 11 Jac. p. 3. , in 11 jac. she soon Wedded Sir Robert Carr, Knight of the Garter, and Earl of Somerset; whereupon, (though long after) viz. in An. 1631. (7 Car. 1.) he espoused Elizabeth, the Daughter of Sir William Pa●let of Eddington, in Com. Wilts. Knight, one of the natural Sons of William, the third Marquis of Winchester, of that Family; by whom he had Issue Robert a Son, who died an Infant.  
That the discontent which this Earl took upon his first Wife's behaviour towards him, which produced that Nullity, occasioned him to retire, and then 
* Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  (viz. in july, An. 1621.) to go into the Palatinate, there to exercise himself, in the discipline of War, is not unknown to many; and that being there, he became tainted with some Calvinistical principles, there are few (I suppose) but do believe. Nevertheless, so great a confidence had the late King Charles the first (of blessed Memory) in his loyalty; as that upon the first Insurrection of the Scots, in An. 1639. he made him Lieutenant General of his Army, in that Northern Expedition, and afterwards Lord Chamberlain of his Household.  
How it came to pass therefore, that he was drawn off from his due Allegiance to that pious King, in An. 1642 and accepted of a Commission, to be General of those Forces then raised, by Authority of the unhappy Long Parliament, at that time fitting; under the specious pretence of Safety to the King's Royal Person; preservation of the Religion here by Law established; defence of the Laws and Liberty of the Subject. How likewise, and for what time, he acted for them in that capacity; how also he fell off, and how he died (which was not without suspicion of poison) I leave to the relation of such faithful pens, as may more properly represent it to the World, in the next Age than now; concluding my story of him; that his death happened at Essex- House in London, 14 Sept. An. 1646. and that he had, thereupon, a most magnificent Funeral, at the charge of that Parliament, upon the 22 day of October, than next ensuing: the proceeding being performed in great State, unto the Abbey Church of Westminster, where he lieth buried in St. Paul's Chapel, (Northward of the Capella Regum) but without any Issue.  
By reason whereof, the Dignity of Earl of, Essex, determining, he being the last Male branch, descended from Walter, the first Earl of this Noble Family; the Title of Viscount Hereford, first granted to Walter, Father to the said Walter, 
Walter.  and to the Heirs Male of his body; did thereupon divolve unto Sir Walter Devereux, Knight and Baronet, Son 
a Vin●. Cor. 639.  and Heir to Sir Edward Devereux of Castles Bromwich, in Com. War., Baronet, by 
b Vin●. Cor. 639.  Catherine his Wife, Daughter of Edward Arden of Park Hall, in the same County Esquire. Which Sir Edward, was the only Son 
c Vin●. Cor. 639.  to the said Walter, Viscount Hereford, by Margaret his Second Wife, before mentioned.  
This Walter, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
d Ibid.  of Thomas Knightley of Borrow-Hall, (near Knightley) in Com. Staff. Esquire had Issue 
e Ibid.  four Sons, viz. Essex Devereux, who Married Anne, Daughter of Sir William Corteine, Knight, a wealthy Merchant of London, but died in his Father's life time, without Issue surviving, and Leicester, Walter, Edward, and john, and departing this life, ... was buried at Ipswich, in Com. Suff.  
To whom succeeded in his Honour, 
Leicester.  Leicester, his second Son, (the eldest dying Issueless, as is observed.) Which Leicester, now Viscount Hereford, first Married ... the Daughter and Heir of Sir William Withypole Knight, by whom he had the Lordship of Christ-Church, near Ipswith in Suffolk, with other fair possessions, and by her had Issue, one sole Daughter, called ... now living.  
Secondly Priscilla ... by whom he hath Issue ... his Son and Heir.   

De la Pole.  
[9 R. 2.]  
THe first of this Family, taken notice of, to be eminent in the World, was William de la Pole, 
William.  who being 
a Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  an active Merchant, in Kingston upon Hull, accumulated 
b Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  great store of Wealth.  
This William had two 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Sons, Richard 
Richard.  and William; unto whom, in consideration of their good services, King Edward the Third, in the Fourth year of his Reign, granted 
d Pat. 4 E. 3. m. 22.  in exchange for the Manor of Lynde●y, in Com. Nott. the Inheritance, in reversion (after the death of Ralph de Hastang) of the Manor of Miton in holderness. And in 11 E. 3. taking farther into consideration, 
e Claus. ●●● 3. m. 28.  the extraordinary Merits of Richard, gave 
f Claus. ●●● 3. m. 28.  unto him, a thousand pounds Sterling, out of his Exchequer.  
But of this Richard I shall say no more; nor of his Descendants, than that he left Issue William his Son and Heir, who Married 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Margaret, the Sister and Heir of john Peverel of Castle- Ashby in Com. North., And that he had Issue 
h Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  john his Son and Heir; who by joan his Wife, Daughter 
i Claus 36 E. ● in dorso m. 13  and Heir to john Lord Cobham; had Issue joan, 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  his sole Daughter and Heir. Which joan became the Wife 
l Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Reginald Braybroke, and by him left Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, Married 
m Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas Brooke, in her right, Lord Cobham.  
I return therefore to William, (the younger Son to the before specified William.)  
This William 
William.  being also a great Merchant (
n Regist. de Melsa.  as his Father was) resided 
o Regist. de Melsa.  first at Ravensrod, but afterwards 
p Regist. de Melsa.  at Kingston upon Hull, being the first Mayor 
q Regist. de Melsa.  of that rich Town: and in 10 E. 3. undertaking 
r Claus. 10 ● 3. m. 17.  to provide sixty Tuns of White Wine, and six hundred Quarters of Salt; as also divers sorts of Victuals, and to convey them to Barwick upon tweed, for the service of the King and his Army, then in Scotland; losing 
s Claus. 10 ● 3. m. 17.  part of the Wine, and Salt by Tempests, obtained an allowance 
t Claus. 10 ● 3. m. 17.  for the same, upon the passing his Account. And in 13 E. 3. when King Edward lay at Antwerp, in no little want of Money, lent 
u Pat. ho●inibus Angliae & Vasc. 13 E 3 m. 1 1● & 19  him a thousand pounds in Gold; in recompense whereof, upon the 26 of September, the same year, he was constituted 
x Pat. ho●inibus Angliae & Vasc. 13 E 3 m. 1 1● & 19  second Baron of his Exchequer; and advanced 
y Pat. hominibus Angliae & Vasc. 13 E 3 m. 1 1● & 19  to the degree of a Banneret, having a Grant 
z Ib. m. 13. vide●●● etia● Pat. 〈◊〉 13 E. 3 m. 13. Et Claus. 13 E. 3 m. 3.  of a certain allowance, for the better support of that dignity, to be annually received out of the Customs at Hull, as by Letters Patents, bearing date at Martoyn in France, 27 Sept. the same year appeareth.  
Moreover, long after this, viz. in 29 E. 3. the King calling 
a Pat 29 ●● p. 1. m. 9  to mind the great and seasonable supply, which he had from this William, whilst he lay at Antwerp; as also, that he had afterwards involved himself in extraordinary Debts, in continuing to do the like.  
Likewise 
b Pat 29 ●● p. 1. m. 9  that after that, being come into Hainault, upon the Borders of France, and much wanting Money, he did, again readily supply him, with many large sums; without which, that Expedition had been totally fruitless; and in consideration 
c Ibid.  thereof, made 
d Ibid.  him not only a Knight, but enjoined 
e Ibid.  him to assume the State and Honour of a Banneret. Likewise, to the end that he and his Heirs, might the better support that dignity, bestowed 
f Ibid.  on him, the Inheritance of the great Manor of Brustwyke, in holderness, with its Members; as also 
g Ibid.  five hundred Marks of yearly Rent, issuing out of the Port of Kingston upon Hull, to hold and enjoy, until such time, as he should otherwise provide for him. And besides all this, having farther contributed 
h Ibid.  to the King's assistance, for the recovery of his Rights in France; in consideration 
i Ibid.  whereof, he had a promise, 
k Ibid.  that in case the King should recover his right in those parts, he should have a Grant of Lands in that Realm, of a thousand pounds per annum value, to him and his Heirs for ever.  
Now because, for divers reasons, he did make a surrender 
l Ibid.  of all those other Grants, desiring 
m Ibid.  that h● might have some assurance of what had been so promised him: the King by his Letters 
n Ibid.  Patents (bearing date 2 Maii, in the said 29 year) did declare; that so soon as he should be possessed of those his rights in France, he would assign unto him Lands in that Realm, of the clear yearly value of a thousand Marks.  
This William first designed 
o Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 10.  the Foundation of an Hospital for certain Priests, and poor people, at Kingston upon Hull, and to endow it with twenty Acres of Land, and twenty pound yearly Rend, in Kingston and Miton: As also to purchase the Advouson of the Church of Medburne, from Richard le Scrope, to the end that it might be appropriated thereto. But changing 
p Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 10.  his purpose therein, resolved 
q Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 10.  instead thereof, to found an House of Nuns, called Minoresses, of the order of St. Clare: and to that end, procured Licence 
r Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 10.  to amortise the Manors of Frisby, North-Cave, and Foston near holderness; which living not to accomplish, his Son afterward did, in some sort effect, as I shall show anon.  
And being called 
s Esc. 40 E. 3 n. 31. Claus. 40. E. 3. m. 11.  Sir William de la Pole, sen. Knight, in 40 E. 3. was found 
t Esc. 40 E. 3 n. 31. Claus. 40. E. 3. m. 11.  to die seized of the Manor of ●o●thorpe, three Messages and seven yard land in Miton, and of divers Lands in Kingston upon Hull, Cotingeham, Newland, Helell, West-Elvele, Feriby, Colthorpe, Bikerton, Sollebergh, South-Couton, and Smithton, in Com. Ebor. jointly with Catherine his Wife: as also of the Manor of Rymeswell, with divers Lands and Tenements in Beghom, and Est- Walsham, within the liberties of holderness. To which Catherine he bequeathed 
u Esc. 40 E. 3 n. 31. Claus. 40. E. 3. m. 11.  seven Messages in Kingston, to hold during her life.  
To this Sir William, succeeded Michael de la Pole, 
Michael.  his Son and Heir; who doing his Homage, in 40 E. 3. had Livery 
x Rot. Fin. 40 E. 3. m. 7.  of his Lands, and became a person of great note in his time.  
In 13 E. 3. (though he was then but young) in consideration 
y Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 19  of his Father's merits, 
z Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 19  (whom the King calls his beloved Merchant) he had a Grant 
a Rot. Vasc. 13 E. 3. m. 19  in reversion, to himself and his Heirs, of an Annuity of seventy pounds per annum. Which Annuity, William his Father, and Richard his Uncle, had formerly obtained, for the term of their respective lives; and in 27 E. 3. got a confirmation 
b Pat. 27 E. 3. p. 1. ●. 22.  thereof, wherein the King again acknowledged, 
c Ibid.  the great and seasonable supply; which he had received from the before-specified William his Father; in 13 E. 3. when he lay at Antw●●p (in Brab●●) with his Army.  
In 28 E. 3. this Michael had a Charter 
d Cart. ●8 E. ● n. 2.  for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of Bliburgh, in Com. Linc. Gressethorpe, in Com. Nott. and Grafton; in Com. North. and in 29 E. 3. was 
e Rot. Franc. 29 E. 3. m. 9  in that Expedition then made into France, and in the Retinue with Henry Duke of Lancaster. So likewise in 
f Rot. Franc. 33 E, 3 p. 1. m. 1.  33 and 
g Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m● 16.  36 E. 3. About which time, upon the death 
h Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m● 16.  of Catherine his Niece, (Daughter and Heir to Thomas his Brother) being found 
i Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m● 16.  her next Heir, he had Livery 
k Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m● 16.  of the Lands of her Inheritance; his Homage being respited 
l Rot. Fin. 36 E. 3. m● 16. .  
In 43 E. 3. he was sent 
m Frois. 157. ●  into the Wars of France, with the Earls of Salisbury, Warwick, and divers other persons of note; and in 44 E. 3. served 
n Ib. 171. ●.  under Prince Edward, (commonly called the Black Prince) in those parts. In that year likewise he marched 
o Ib. 157. ●.  with the Duke of Lancaster, to the Siege of Mountpaon, which soon rendered. And in 46 E. 3. was 
p Rot. Franc 46 E. 3. m. 14. Frois. 190 a.  in another Expedition, then made by that Duke into France.  
In 51 E. 3. taking into consideration 
q Pat 51 E. 3 m. 10.  the pious design of William his Father, of founding a Religious House for Nuns, at Kingston upon Hull, (as before is observed) which he did not live to accomplish; he procured Licence 
r Pat 51 E. 3 m. 10.  from the King instead thereof, to erect a Monastery, in the same place, for thirteen Carthusian Monks, whereof one to be the Prior. As also an Hospital of thirteen poor Men, and thirteen poor Women, and to give thereunto, twenty Acres of Land, and twenty pound per annum Rent, in Kingston and Myton, with other Lands and Advousons' of Churches, to the value of two hundred Marks per annum; and instead of the Advouson of the Church of Medburne, Lands of twenty pounds per annum value.  
In 1 R. 2. he accompanied 
s Rot. Fin. 1 ● 2. p. 2. m. 2.  john Duke of Lancaster (then called King of Castille) in his Voyage to Sea: and the same year, had 
t Rot. Franc. 1 R. 2 p. 1 m. 27.  the chief command of all the King's Fleet, to the Northwards: In which, of his own Retinue, were 
u Ex autogr. pènes Cler. Pell.  one hundred and forty men at Arms, one hundred and forty Archers, one Banneret, eight Knights, and a hundred and thirty Esquires. And the next year following, was employed 
x Rot. Franc. 2 R. 2. m. ●.  in the King's Service to the Court of Rome: as also constituted 
y Ibid. m. 3.  one of the Ambassadors, to Treat of a Marriage for King Richard, with Catherine, the Daughter of Barnabo, Lord of Milan.  
In that year also, again recounting the devout intention of Sir William de la Pole his late Father; first in founding an Hospital, and afterwards a Nunnery, at Kingston upon Hull, (as is before observed) as also, that by reason he lived not to effect, what he did so piously design, that he had given special charge to him the said Michael, to go on therein, and to perfect the same: and having a great veneration for that strict order of Monks, called Carthusians, he then founded 
a Claus. 2. R. 2. in dorso.  a Monastery of that Rule, at Kingston aforesaid, without the North-Gate. And endowing 
b Ib.  it with Lands of a very great value, appointed 
c Ib.  that those Monks should at all times, in their Divine Offices, recommend to Almighty God, the good estate of King Richard the Second, (than King of England.) Likewise the prosperity of himself, and Catherine his Mother, Catherine his Wife, Edmund his Brother, and Michael his own Son and Heir. And after this life; to pray for the health of all their Souls, with the Souls of his Ancestors: as also for the Soul of Blanch his Sister, late Wife of Richard Lord Scrope.  
In 5 R. 2. upon the death of Catherine, his Mother, (Daughter 
d Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  of Sir john Norwich Knight) doing his Fealty, he had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. 5 R 2. m. 11.  of those Lands▪ which she held during her life, and the same year obtained Licence, 
f Cart. 5 & 6. R. 2. n. 3.  to hold a Market every week, upon the Monday at Me●singham, in Com. Linc. as also a Fair there yearly, at the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Likewise for 
g Ibid. n. 19  free-warren in all his Demesn Lands there, and at Appelby, Bliburgh, Harpiswell, and Frisby, in Com. Linc.  
And being grown in high esteem with the King, was in 6 R. 2. (13 Martii) constituted 
h Claus 6 R. 2 p. 2. in dorso m. 12.  Chancellor, and Keeper of his Great Seal. Moreover, in 7 R. 2. he procured a special Charter 
i Cart. 7 & 8. R. 2. n. 10.  to hold a Court-Leet, in his Lordships of Stratford and Heigham, in Com. Suff. Likewise for a Market, upon the Thursday every week, at Stratford aforesaid; and a Fair on the Eve, Day, and Morrow, of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr; with free-warren, in all his Demesn-Lands of Stratford, and those at Dedham. in Com. Essex. Also, 
k Ibid. n. 22.  for a Court-Leet, in his Lordships of Appelby, Riceby, and Staundon, in Com. Linc. And in 8 R. 2. procured Licence 
l Pat. 8 R. 2. p. 2. m. 16.  to make Castles of his Manor Houses of Wyngefeld, Skernefeld, and Huntingfeld, in Com. Suff. and to enclose and make Parks, of all his Woods and Lands in Wyngefeld, Stradebroke, and Skernefeld, before mentioned, which lay without the bounds of the Forest.  
And having sat 
m Claus. de iisd ann. in dorso.  in Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 39 E. 3. until that time, (still holding that great place of Lord Chancellor) he was by Letters 
n Cart. 9 & 10 R 2. n. 29 T. Wals. p. 349.  Patents, bearing date 6 Aug. 9 R. 2. advanced to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Suffolk; and therewith obtained a Grant 
o Cart. 9 & 10 R 2. n. 29 T. Wals. p. 349.  of a thousand Marks per annum, to be received out of the King's Exchequer.  
It is said, 
p T. Wals.  that in the Parliament held this year, at the earnest solicitation of Thomas Arundel, Bishop of Ely, the King restored the Temporalties to the Bishop of Norwich, which had been witheld from him, for many years; notwithstanding that this Michael (than Lord Chancellor) opposed it; saying to the Bishop when he so moved therein; What is this (my Lord) that you desire? Is it a small matter to part with th●se Temporalties, which yield the King more than a thousand pounds per annum? The King hath no need of such Advisers to his Loss. And that thereupon, the Bishop roundly replied, What is that you say Michael? I desire nothing of the King, which is his own● but that which belongs to another, and which he unjustly deteins, by thy wicked Council, or such as thou art; which will never● be for his Advantage, (I think) If thou be'st so much concerned for the King's profit, why hast thou coveteously taken from him a thousand Marks per annum, since thou wast made an Earl.  
Which expression soon silenced the Chancellor.  
In this year, being a Banneret, he was retained 
q Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in his Scotish Wars, for forty days, and obtained a Grant 
r Cart. 9 & 10 R. 2. ●. 28. Rot. Parl. 9 R. 2. n. 16.  to himself, and the Heirs Male of his body, of five hundred pounds per annum Lands, part of the Possessions of William de Vfford, late Earl of Suffolk deceased, viz. the Castle, Town, Manor, and Honour of Eye: and a Discharge 
s Ibid.  from the farther payment of twenty eight shillings and five pence Ren●, which he had usually paid for the Manor of Costley, in Com. Norff. as also of ten pound yearly Rend, payable to the Queen, for the same Manor. Likewise of ten pound per annum more, due out of the same Manor, to the Abbot of Bona Requie in France; and of twenty pound yearly, due to the King out of the Issues of the County of Suffolk, by which Patent he had also a Grant 
t Ibid.  of twenty pound per annum, to be paid unto him, as Earl of Suffolk, out of the Issues of the same County.  
In this year he caused 
u T. Wals. p. 35●. n. 20.  a great number of Soldiers, from all parts of the Realm, to come up near London, to the end they might be ready to resist the French, in case they should attempt an Invasion. But the Parliament then sitting, he was much complained 
x Ibid. p. 354. n. 20 & 30.  of by the Commons, for divers Misdemeanours and Frauds; and in particular, 
y Rot. Parl. ● R 2. n. 6.  for purchasing Lands, whilst he was Chancellor, in deception of the King: and being found 
z T. Wals. 〈◊〉 supra.  guilty therein, was adjudged 
a T. Wals. 〈◊〉 supra.  worthy of death, and that all his Estate should be forfeited. Whereupon, Sentence 
b Rot. Parl. 10 R. 2. n. 13.  was given, that all his Lands so pu●●hased, should be seized into the King's hands. Nevertheless, upon dissolving 
c T. Walf. 354. n. 30.  of that Parliament, divers wealthy Men, obliging 
d T. Wals. 354. n. 30.  themselves for him, in great sums of Money; the King received 
e T. Wals. 354. n. 30.  him into his protection; but to quit 
f Ib. n. 40.  his Office of Chancellor. 
g H. Knighton, 262. n. 5● & 60.   
It is said, 
h Ib. 2678. n. 40.  that the King, by the consent of Parliament, 
i Ib. 2683. n. 4.  having promised Aid to the Inhabitants of Gant in Flanders, 
k Ib. n. 50.  then besieged by the French, 
l Ib. n. 60. See the Articles at large p. 2684. b. n. 10.  and to send them Men at Arms and Archers, to the charge of six thousand Marks; they were defrauded thereof by this Michael. Also that Baldwin de Radinton, having taken two Ships from the French; for a great sum of Money, he gave a Warrant, under the great Seal, to let them go. Likewise that being accused and convicted of divers transgressions, frauds and abuses, to the great damage of the King and his people, he was sent Prisonor to Windsore-Castle: and that his Lands and Possessions, then valued at a thousand pounds per annum, were by judgement of Parliament confiscated to the King; besides, that he was condemned in the sum of twelve thousand pounds more, for satisfaction of the Commons. Whereupon, and fearing 
m T. Wals. 359 n. 10. & 20.  danger from the Duke of Gloucester, and other of the great Lords, then powerful, he attended 
n T. Wals. 359. n. 10. & 20.  the King into Wales, at such time as he accompanied the Duke of Ireland, towards the Sea Coast.  
But soon after this, the King discerning 
o Ib. ●●9. n. 40. & 360.  the potency of those Lords, in order to the regaining of his own power, endeavoured 
p Ib. ●●9. n. 40. & 360.  to raise what Forces he could. Whereof the Duke of Gloucester having notice; to quality his wrath, made Oath, 
q Ib. ●●9. n. 40. & 360.  that he never had thought of evil towards him; but had used all the means he could, to promote his Honour and Profit in every thing, yet ingeniously confessed, 
r Ib. ●●9. n. 40. & 360.  that he loved not the Duke of Ireland; and that he neither looked, nor could look with a cheerful countenance upon him; in regard he had abused his (and the Kings) Kinswoman; by repudiating her; and that he resolved to be revenged on him. Of all which, the Bishop of London, making relation 
s Ibid, n. 10.  to the King; and expressing 
t Ibid, n. 10.  what credit he gave to that which the Duke of Gloucester had sworn: this Michael, being present; 
u Ibid.  and fearing, 
x Ibid.  that in case the King, and the Duke of Gloucester should well accord, it might tend much to his detriment; he thereupon spoke certain words 
y Ibid.  against the Duke, with purpose to irritate the King against him: Which occasioned the Bishop of London to say, 
z Ibid.  Hold thy peace, Michael, it doth not become thee to speak thus. Whereunto replying, 
a Ibid.  Why sayest thou so? The Bishop returned, 
b Ibid.  Because thou wast condemned in the last Parliament; and 'tis merely through the King's grace and favour, that thou livest. But the King, being not well pleased with the Bishop, for saying thus; bade 
c Ibid, 360. n. 40.  him be gone to his Church.  
Discontents 
d Ibid, 360. n. 40.  therefore daily increasing, the Great Lords put 
e Ibid, 360. n. 40.  themselves in Arms, and met 
f Ibid, 360. n. 40.  at Haringey-Parke (near Highgate.) Whence, coming 
g Ib. 36●. n. 40.  to Westminster-Hall, they laid 
h Ib. 36●. n. 40.  Treason to the charge of this Michael, and many others. Hereupon, seeing himself in such danger, he fled 
i Ibid, 363. n. 10.  privily to ●alais: and being got thither, Shaved 
k Ibid, 363. n. 10.  his Beard, and changed his Habit; carrying 
l Ibid, 363. n. 10.  meat upon his shoulders, as if it had been to sell, until he came to the Gates of the Castle; the Captain thereof, being 
m Ibid, 363. n. 10.  at that time, Edmund de la Pole, his Brother; to whom he was hardly known, by reason of that disguise. But at length, discerning the cause of his coming, in such a sort; with desire to be there concealed; he said, 
n Ibid, n. 20.  Brother, you must know, that I dare not be false to the King of England, for the sake of any Kindred whatsoever; nor admit you in, without the privity of William de Beauchamp, Governor of this Town. And, accordingly, sent 
o Ibid, n. 20.  to acquaint him therewith; desiring 
p Ibid, n. 20.  his leave to shelter him, for a time. Which he thereupon obtaining; had liberty 
q Ibid, n. 20.  to go at large, wheresoever he pleased. Others say; 
r H. Knighton, 270●.  that he did not only shave his Beard, but his Head; and feigning himself to be a Flemish Poulterer, carried Capons in a Pannier, to the Gates of the Castle, to sell; to the end he might, by this Disguise, come to this Brother (than Captain of that Castle) without suspicion, but, that, being discovered, he was taken, 
s Ibid. ●. 10.  and brought before William de Beauchamp, than Governor of the Town; and that he carried him to London, to the King. Also, that the King, being highly displeased with Beauchamp, for so doing, discharged him of his Governorship of Ca●ais; and gave leave to this Michael, to go to Hull. Moreover, that after this, being summoned 
t Ib. 2706. n. 40.  to the Parliament, and appearing not, to make answer to such Articles as were then exhibited against him; he was Cut-lawed 
u Ib. 2706. n. 40 .  
Which of these Relations is truest, I cannot say: but, that he fled out of England, is out of doubt: and never returned. For, certain it is that he died at 
x Ib. 372. n. 10. Esc. 13 R● 2 n 41.  Paris, upon the fifth of September, 12 Rich. 2. And that, at the time of his forfeiture, 
* Crastin. ●urif S. Mariae. 11 R. 2. ●laus. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 2  he was seized 
y Esc. ut supra.  of the Manors of Langham, and Peldon, in Com. Essex. Bucle- parva, in Com. Northampt. Colthorp, Solbergh- parva, Smythton, Myton super Humber, Rymeswell, and Beghom, in Com. Ebor. and Westwode, in the Isle of Axholme, in Com. Linc. And, in right of Catherine, his Wife (daughter 
z Rot. Fin. 49 E 3. m. 9  and heir to Sir john de Wingefeld Knight) of 
a Claus. 1● R. ●. p. 1. ●. 2.  the Manor of Nether-hall, in Saxlingham; and the Advouson of the Church of Saxlingham-Thorpe: as also of two Messages, Four hundred Acres of Land; Ten Acres of Meadow, Twenty Acres of Pasture, and Forty two shillings Rend in Saxlynham, Floteman-Neu●on, Brokedysh, and Herleston, in Com. Norff. And of the Manors of Wyngefeld, Stradbroke, Silham, Fresyngfeld, Sternefeld, and Saxmundham. Likewise of the Manor of Wingefeld. called Old-Halle; and the Advousons' of the Churches of Stradb●ok, and Saxmundham. Also of the Chantry of Wingefeld; and of Seven hundred Acres of Land, Twenty Acres of Meadow, One hundred Acres of Pasture, Twenty Acres of Wood, One hundred Acres of Heath, One hundred Acres of Marish, and One hundred shillings Rend in Wingefeld, Silham, etc. leaving Michael, 
Michael.  
b Esc. ut supra.  his son and heir, Twenty one years of age, and six months: and a daughter called Anne, married 
c Claus. 47 E. 3. in dorso, m 28.  to Gerard de L'isle, son of Warine Lord L'isle.  
It is reported 
* Lel. Itin. vol. 1. f 55.  of this Michael, that he built a goodly House of Brick, like a Palace, opposite to the West-end of St. Mary's Church, in Kingston upon Hull, with fair Orchards and Gardens, and enclosed them with Brick-walls. Likewise, that he there built three other Houses; each whereof had a Tower of Brick; viz. two in the midst of the Town, and the third upon the Bank of the River Hull.  
I now come to Michael, son to the before-speciied Michael.  
This Michael, in 15 R. 2. (being 
d Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  a Knight) having Married 
e Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  Catherine, the daughter of Hugh Earl of Stafford; and possessing 
f Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  ●o more than the Manors of Blyburgh, and Herpeswell, in Com. Linc. and Gresthorpe, in Com. Nott. which were settled upon him, and her, in Marriage, in the life time of his Father, for their better support; procured a grant, 
g Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  from the King, of Fifty pou●ds per annum, to be paid out of the Farm of ●ingston upon Hull, for an addition thereto. And, having so done, obtained Licence, 
h Rot. Franc. 15 R. ●. m. 14.  to travel into Prusia.  
Moreover, in 1 H 4. by his humble Petition, 
i Pat. ● H 4. p 4. m. 4.  representing; that whereas the Castle, Town, and Manor of Eye, in Com. Suff. with its members; and all the Lordships and Lands thereunto belonging, had been given to Michael Earl of Suffolk, his father, for the better support of his dignity: and, that, by virtue of a Judgement, in the Parliament held at Westminster, in the 10th and 11th of the said King's Reign, the same Castle and Lands were seized into the King's hands. As also, whereas by an Act of that Parliament, held in 21 R. 2. that Judgement being totally annulled, restitution ought to have been made of the same Castle; and of all other the Lands and Possessions, whereof he was then seized. And, that, for as much as, in the Parliament held that very year; all the Acts in that Parliament of 21 R. 2. were made void: He therefore desired Restitution of the said Castle and Lands.  
Unto which Petition, due consideration 
k Ibid.  being had; and the rather, in regard of his acceptable services, to the then King, upon his first landing in England; by the assent 
l Ibid.  of all the Nobles, at that time in Parliament assembled, he obtained a special grant 
m Ibid.  of them accordingly: As also, that he and his heirs should be capable of inheriting, all other the Lands and Lordships, late belonging to the same Earl Michael, or of any other his Ancestors: And, in particular, that he, and the heirs male of his body, should enjoy the same Title of Earl of Suffolk; and have the Castle, Town, and Honour of Eye, with its Members and Appurtenances, for the better support of his Estate and Honor. And, in case he should depart this life, without heir male of his body, that then the said Town, Castle, and Honour, etc. should resort to the next heir male of the body of Michael, his Father.  
And, in 5 H. 4. upon the death of Richard de l●● Pole, his brother, without issue, was found 
n Rot. Fin. 5 H. 4. m. 8.  to be his heir; and, doing his Homage, had Livery of all the Lands, whereof he then died seized. Moreover, in 9 H. 4. he was employed 
o R●t. Franc. 9 H. 4. m. 1.  beyond the Seas in the King's service. So likewise in 
p R●t. Franc. 11 H. 4. m. 23.  11 H. 4. And, in 3 H. 5. being, by Indenture 
q Ex autogr. penes Cleric. pell.  retained to serve the King, in his Wars of France, he declared his Testament 
r Chichley, vol. 1. p. 2●3.  1 julii (An. 1415.) the same year. Whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Church of the Carthusians, at Kingston upon Hull, betwixt the Tomb of his Father and Mother, and the Altar. Appointing, that no Tomb should be placed over him; but a flat Stone, in case he should die in those Northern parts: And, if in any other part of England, then to be buried in the Collegiate-Church of Wyngefeld (in Com. Suff.) on the North-side the Altar of the blessed Virgin. To Catherine his Wife▪ he thereby bequeathed a little Book, with Tablets of Silver and Gilt; as also the Coronet, which was the Earl of Stafford's, her Father. To his son, a little Primer, which did belong to john de la Pole, his Brother; constituting the said Catherine, his Wife, and Edmund, his Uncle, his Executors: And being 
s T. Wals. p. 43● n. 40  at the siege of carclew, soon after, died 
t 〈◊〉 H 5 n 48  there of a Flux, upon Wednesday (14 Sept.) next ensuing the Feast of the Holy Cross, the same year; being then seized 
u 〈◊〉 H 5 n 48  of the Manors of Rymeswe●●, in Com. Ebor. Causton and Burgh, in Com. Norff. as also of the Honour of Eye. with the Hundreds of Lodingland, Hert●smere, and Stow; and of the Manors of Westwode, Blyburgh, Lowystoke, Combs, Benhale, and Ueyses-Mannor in Stratford, in Com. Suff. leaving Michael, 
x Ibid. Michael.  his son and heir, Twenty three years of age. Who survived him but a while; for, within a month after, he was slain 
y T. Wals. p. 440.  in France, in that great battle of Agincourt (where the English had the Victory) upon 
z Esc. ut supra.  Friday, being the Festival of St. Crisprin and Crispinian; and buried 
* Holingsh p. 556. a. n. 20.  at Ewelme, in Com. Oxon. being then seized 
a Esc. ut supra.  of the Manor of Rymeswell, in Com. Ebor. Causton, and Burgh, in Com. Norff. As also of the Castle and Manor of Eye; the Hundreds of Lodinglond, Hertesmere, and Stow; Likewise of the Manors of Combs, Benhale, Ueyses' Manor in Stratford, Westwode, and Blyburgh, all in Com. Suff. leaving William, 
b Esc. ut supra.  his Brother and heirmale, Nineteen years of age.  
But, though he thus died without issue-male, he had three 
c Pat. 4 H. 5. ● 13.  daughters, who were his heirs-general; viz. Catherine, Elizabeth, and Isabel: The benefit of whose Marriages, in 4 H. 5. was granted 
d Pat. 4 H. 5. ● 13.  to William Earl of Suffolk, their Uncle. Of these, Catherine, being designed 
e Claus. 10 H. 5. ● 3.  for a Nun at Bru●iard; and accordingly received 
f Claus. 10 H. 5. ● 3.  into that Monastery, before she came of age▪ the King prohibited 
g Claus. 10 H. 5. ● 3.  the Abbess of that House to admit her; or that she should be admitted any where else. Nevertheless, notwithstanding this, when 
h Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  she arrived to her lawful age, she did 
i Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  profess herself a Nun there: but the other two, viz. Elizabeth, and Isabella, died; 
k Claus. 10 H. 5. ut supra.  before the 10th of Henry the Fifth, unmarried.  
I come now to William 
William.  (brother and heir to the last mentioned Michael.) In 4 H. 5. this William was retained by Indenture, 
l Ex. autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King, in his wars of France, with Thirty men at Arms, whereof himself to be one; five Knights, twenty four Esquires, and ninety Archers.  
In the same year, he was again retained 
m Ibid.  to serve him, for one quarter of that year, with twenty six men at Arms (himself and one Knight being part of the number) and fifty two Archers. And, continuing 
n Rot. Vas●. 5 H. 5. m. ●●  there in 5 H. 5. had of his Retinue 
o Stows Ann.  Thirty Spears, and Ninety Archers: In remuneration of which services, he then obtained a grant 
p Pat Norm. 5 H. 5. m ...  to himself, and the heirs male of his body, of the Castles of Hambor, and Brequebec, with their Appurtenances; as also, of all the Fees and Inheritances, which Sir Fulke Paynell Knight possessed, within the Duchy of Normandy; being then of the yearly value of Three thousand and five hundred Scutes.  
In 6 H. 5. this William, as brother 
q Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 20.  and heir to the said Michael (who died 
r Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 20.  in his Minority, and in Ward to the King) made proof of his age; and having thereupon Livery 
s Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 20.  of his Lands (his Homage being respited) was at the siege 
* Holingsh. p. 565. b. n. 60.  of Rouen: and, in the 8 H. 5. again 
t Rot. Franc. 8 H. 5. m. 4.  in the King's service in France. So likewise in 
u Rot. Franc. 9 H 5. m. 9  9 H. 5. And, upon the death of that King (which happened soon after) was left 
x T Wals. 457. n. 40.  in France, with the Earl of Salisbury, for the defence of those Castles and Towns, which that victorious King had gained there. Also, in 1 H. 6. Elizabeth, and Isabel, two of the daughters and coheirs of Michael his brother, being dead, 
y Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  in 
z Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  
a Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  
b Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 5.  their minority; and Catherine the third daughter, having assumed 
z Ibid.  the Habit of Religion, in the Nunnery of Brusiard; Catherine the Widow of the said Michael, being then also dead; 
a Ibid.  he had Livery 
b Ibid.  of the Lands, of that Inheritance, performing his Homage.  
In 1 H. 6. this William, being in the wars of France; marched, 
c Holingsh. p. ●86. a. n. 10.  with the Earl of Salisbury, to the siege of Pont-Meulan: and, in 2 H. 6. to the relief 
d Polyd. Virg. 462. n. 10, & 20. Holl●ngsh. p. 588. a. & 589. a.  of Cravant, then besieged by the French; having Four thousand men under their command: and, giving Battle to them near Uernoil, flew 
e Polyd. Virg. 462. n. 10, & 20. Holl●ngsh. p. 588. a. & 589. a.  Two thousand, and took 
f Polyd. Virg. 462. n. 10, & 20. Holl●ngsh. p. 588. a. & 589. a.  Four thousand prisoners; whereof the Duke of Alanzon, their General, was one.  
In 3 H. 6. upon taking 
g Ibid, p. 464.  the City of Maine, he was left Governor 
h Ibid, p. 464.  thereof. And, in 5 H. 6. was sent 
i Hollingsh. p. 5●7. b. n. 30. 40 & 60.  with Six thousand Men to Montargis, in the Territory of Orleans; unto which he laid siege, but without success. About this time, being Governor 
k Ibid. p. 598. a. n. 60. & b. n. 20.  of Man's; and discerning that the Citizens had betrayed it to the French, he retreated 
l Ibid. p. 598. a. n. 60. & b. n. 20.  to the Castle, and was shortly after relieved 
m Ibid. p. 598. a. n. 60. & b. n. 20.  by the Lord Talbot. And, in 6 H. 6. accompanying 
n Ibid. 599. a.  the Earl of Salisbury, with Ten thousand men, towards Orieans, they took 
o Ibid. 599. a.  the Town of Genville; and soon after the Castle, by render: also the Town of Baugencie: the Towns of Meaun upon Loire; jargeaulx, thereupon delivering up their Keys. Shortly after which they sat 
p Ibid, b. n. 40.  down before Orleans; and, upon the death of the Earl of Salisbury (there slain) was, by the Duke of Bedford (than Regent of France) appointed 
* Ibid, b. n. 40.  Captain of that siege. Which in 7 H. 6. he quitted, 
* Ib. p. 601. a. n. 50.  and marched to 
b Ib. p. 601. a. n. 50.  jergeaux with Four hundred men. Whereupon, the French following him, assaulted that Town, and slew 
c Ib. n. 60. & b.  many; amongst which, Alexander, his Brother, was 
d Ib. n. 60. & b.  one; himself, and john, his other Brother, being both taken 
e Ib. n. 60. & b.  prisoners: But, he was soon enlarged, as it seems: for, it appears, 
q Rot. Franc. 7 H. 6. m. 6.  that, in 7 H. 6. he was again in those wars. So likewise 
r Rot. Franc. 8 H. 6. m. 11.  in 8 H. 6. At which time he besieged 
f Holingsh. p. 603. b. n 30.  Aumarle; and, after twenty four sharp Assaults, had it, together with the Castle, delivered 
g Holingsh. p. 603. b. n 30.  up to him. Shortly after which, he accompanied 
h Ibid. p. 604. a.  the Duke of Burgundy, and Earl of Arundel, to the siege of Campeigne; And, in 9 H. 6. attended 
i Ib. 606. a. n. 20.  that King at his solemn Coronation in Paris. So likewise in 10 H. 6. in that Expedition, 
s Stow's Ann.  then by him made into those parts.  
In 13 H. 6. being sent 
t Pat. 13 H. 6. m. 8.  Ambassador to Ar●as, to treat of Peace with the French; he had Licence 
u Pat. 13 H. 6. m. 8.  to take with him, Gold, Silver, Plate, and Jewels, to the value of Two thousand pounds. And, in 14 H. 6. was joined in Commission, 
x Rot. Franc. 14 H. 6. m. 7.  with the Duke of York-and others, to proceed in that Treaty.  
Moreover, after 
y Stow's Ann.  the French King had recovered Paris, St. Dennis, and divers other places, of note, thereabouts; he accompanied 
z Stow's Ann.  the Earl of Salisbury, and others, into Normandy, with Eight thousand men; being at that time retained 
a Ex autogr. 〈…〉.  to serve the King, in his wars of France, and Normandy, with one Knight, Thirty seven men at Arms, and One hundred and sixty Archers. By reason whereof, he obtained a special exemption 
b Pat. ●● H. 6. p ● m 5.  from his service, in the King's Household, and attendance on his Person: with this farther favour; that, 
c Ibid m 7.  in case any Lordships or Lands should descend unto him, during his employment in those wars, he might have Livery of them (though absent) by any of his Attorneys.  
In 15 H. 6. this Earl William, having married 
d Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 475. b. n. 20.  Alice, the daughter 
e Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f. 6.  and heir of Thomas Chancer, Widow 
f Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f. 6.  of Sir john Phelip Knight, doing his Fealty, had 
* Rot. Fin. 15 H. 6. m. 13.  Livery of her Lands; and obtained Licence 
g Monast. Angl. ut supra.  from the King, to Found a certain Hospital, at Ewelme, in Com. Oxon. (a Lordship of her Inheritance) consisting of two Priests, and thirteen poor men: and endowed it with the Manors of Mershe, in Com. Buck. Connok, in Com. Wiltes. and Ramrugg, in Com. Southampt. which Hospital was called 
h Ibid. 476. a. n 30.  Gods-house.  
In 16 H. 6. being appointed 
i Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  one of the Lords of the King's Privy-Council; and having formerly, in recompense 
k Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  of his services done, and to be done, obtained the Grant 
l Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  of an Annuity of One hundred pounds for his life: the King, farther taking into consideration 
m Ibid.  his great expenses, in those Offices and Employments as, by himself, or his Deputies, he had undergone; did grant, 
n Ibid.  that for the discharge of the same; as also of the Fees, and Wages, which either himself, or any else had been at, no more than Sixty pounds should be deducted out of that Hundred pound.  
The same year also he procured a Grant, 
o Ibid, m. 21.  for the custody of the Honour of Wyrmgay, with all the Lands thereto belonging: Likewise of the Manors of Stow- Bardolf, and North- Rungeton, parcel of the Possessions of Thomas Lord Bardolf, formerly attainted, to hold for seven years.  
In this year, he got Licence, 
p Cart. 16 H. 6. n. 46.  to hold a Market, every week, upon the Tuesday, at his Manor of Hoke- Norton in Com. Oxon., As also two Fairs; the one on the Festival of the Apostles Peter and Paul; the other on the Feast day of St. Hugh, in Winter. And, in 18 H. 6. obtained a grant 
q Pat. 18 H. 6. p. 2. m. 6.  of the Manors of Nedding, and Ketelberston, in Com. Suff. to himself, and the heirs of his Body, by the before-specified Alice his wife. Which Lordships, by reason of a former grant to the said Sir john Phelip, and her the said Alice, and to the issue of their Bodies; he dying without issue, were, at that time, in the Crown, as parcel of the possessions of Henry Lord Scrope of Masham then attainted.  
Moreover, in 21 H. 6. in consideration 
r Pat 21 H. p. 2. m. 1.  of his manifold services, formerly performed, and the services of Alice his Wife; he obtained a Grant 
s Pat 21 H. p. 2. m. 1.  to himself, and the said Alice, and to the issue-male of their two Bodies, in case Humphrey Duke of Gloucester should happen to die with●● issue of his Body, of the Name, Title, and Honour of Earl of Pembroke: and (for the better support of the same Honour) of the Castle and Lordship of Kilgaran, and Commots of Estrelaw, Train, and Seyn-Clare, with their Appurtenances: As also, of the Lordship of Landstephan, all in Wales: To hold to himself, and the said Alice, and the Issue-male of their two Bodies, but for lack of such issue, to revert to the Crown. In 22 Hen. 6th being 
t Stows Ann.  one of the Ambassadors sent into France, to treat of Peace betwixt both Realms; he was specially instrumental 
* Holingsh. p 624. b. n 20. & 625. a. n. 20.  for accomplishing the Marriage betwixt King Henry, and Margaret daughter to Reiner King of Sicily.  
Furthermore, in 23 H. 6. in consideration 
u Cart. ab anno 21 usque 24 H. 6. n. 19  of his great merits; he was advanced 
x Cart. ab anno 21 usque 24 H. 6. n. 19  to the Title of Marquis of Suffolk, and to the heirs-male of his body; by Cincture with a Sword, and putting a Coronet of Gold upon his head: with a grant 
y Cart. ab anno 21 usque 24 H. 6. n. 19  of Thirty five pounds yearly, out of the Issues of the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk, his Patent bearing date at Eltham, 14 Sept. Whereupon he obtained another Grant 
z Ib. n. 20.  to himself, and the said Alice, his wife, and to the heirs of their two Bodies, of the before-specified Manors of Nedding, and Kettilberston, to hold by the service of carrying a Golden Sceptre, with a Dove on the head of it, upon the Coronation-day of the King's heirs and successors: As also, another Sceptre of Ivory, with a Golden Dove on the head thereof, upon the day of the Coronation of the then Queen, and all other Queens of England, in time to come. At the same time, likewise, he obtained Licence, 
a Ibid. n. 21.  to hold a Court-Leet of all his Tenants, and Inhabitants, within the Towns and Lordships of Est- Wordlam, and West- Wordlam, in Com. Southampt. with Assize of Bread and Ale; and divers other Liberties: with a Grant 
* ●●lingsh. p. 626. a. n. 40.  of the Wardships of Anne Countess of Warwick, and of Margaret sole heir to john Duke of Somerset.  
Being at that time also, great Steward 
b Rot. Franc. 2● H 6. m. 5.  of the King's Household, he was sent 
c Rot. Franc. 2● H 6. m. 5.  into Sicily, to perform the solemnity of Marriage, with Margaret, the daughter to the King of that Province, as a Proxy, on the behalf of King Henry; and to conduct her into England. Whereupon, in the month of November, the same year; with 
d Stows Ann.  his wife, and divers noble persons, he began his journey, through France, to that purpose: and, at Tours, in Tureine, honourably espoused 
e Stows Ann.  her, in the Church of St. Martin. The same year, he was, also. one of the Ambassadors, sent, 
f Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 2. m. 11.  with the Archbishop of York, and Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, into France, to treat of peace betwixt both Realms. And, in consideration 
g Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 14.  of his long stay, and great expenses there, upon that occasion, and touching that Marriage; obtained a Grant, 
h Pat. 23 H. 6. p. 1. m. 14.  to himself, and the said Alice; in case he should depart this life, leaving his heir in minority; that she the said Alice, with his Executors, should have the Wardship and Marriage of his heir.  
In 24 Hen. 6. he was, 
i Rot. Franc. 24 H. 6. m. 5.  again, one of the Ambassadors sent to treat of Peace with the French. And, upon his return (2 junii) in the first Session of that Parliament, than held●; he openly declared 
k Holingsh. Chr●●. 626. a.  what he had done: and thereupon advised, 
l Holingsh. Chr●●. 626. a.  that Provisions necessary for a War, should be forthwith made; left the French, discerning an advantage, might lay hold thereon, and break the Truce. The like he did, 
m Ibid. n. 20.  the next day, to the Commons; desiring, 
n Ibid. n. 20.  that, what he had effected for the Public, in that great Embassy, might, for his discharge, be Enrolled in the Records of Parliament. Wherein, the Lords concurring, it was 
o Ibid. n. 20.  done accordingly.  
Shortly after which, being highly in favour 
p Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 2. m. 35.  with the Queen, he was made 
q Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 2. m. 35.  Lord Chamberlain, viz. 24 Febr. And, in August following, Lord High Admiral 
r Ibid, m 4.  of England. And obtained the Wardship 
s Holingsh. p. 626. ●. 40.  of the Body and Lands of the Countess of Warwick: as also 
t Holingsh. p. 626. ●. 40.  of the Lady Margaret, sole daughter and heir to john Beaufort Duke of Somerset (afterwards Mother to King Henry the Seventh) causing 
u Ibid, n. 50.  the King to create john de Foix, son to Gaston de Foix Earl of Longavile, Earl of Kendal: Which john had married 
x Ibid, n. 50.  his Niece. And procured 
y Ibid, n. 50.  Gaston, himself, and him the said john, to be elected Knights of the Garter: as also 
z Ibid, n. 50.  a Grant to him the said john de Foix, of a Thousand pounds per annum.  
Furthermore, through his great power with the Queen; in 26 Hen. 6. (bearing 
a Cart. 25 & 26 H. 6. n. 3. Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 14.  at that time the Title of Marquis of Suffolk, and Earl of Pembroke) he was created 
b Cart. 25 & 26 H. 6. n. 3. Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 14.  Duke of Suffolk (and to the heirs-male of his Body) with the Fee of Forty pounds per annum, out of the Feeferme of Ipswich; his patent bearing date 2 junii. Which advancement is reputed 
c Polyd. Virg. 494. ● 495. n. 10.  to have been, for advising the Murder of the Duke of Gloucester.  
But, soon after this; all things succeeding 
d Holinsh. 631. a. n. 10 & 20.  unprosperously, both at home and abroad, through want of prudence in Government; the common sort of people made grievous Exclamations 
e Holinsh. 631. a. n. 10 & 20.  against him, laying to his charge whatsoever was amiss: and, in particular, 
f Holinsh. 631. a. n. 10 & 20.  that he was the only cause of the loss of Anjou, and Maine; and likewise of all Normandy. Next, that, by his contrivance, the good Duke of Gloucester (viz. Humphrey, the King's Uncle) had been Murdered. Moreover, that he had devoured the King's Treasure; Removed those Counsellors, which were good and virtuous, and advanced such as were wicked and vicious; Likewise, 
g Polyd. Virg. 497. n. 40.  that he had wasted the Public Treasure of the Realm; detained the Soldiers pay; and not sent them fit supply.  
And, though the Queen, having a sight of the approaching storm, caused 
h Holingsh. p. 631. ● n. 30.  the Parliament, begun at Blackfriars, in London, to be Adjourned to Leicester; supposing thereby to divert the danger thereof from him, and herself: yet, would it not avail. For, so few of the Nobility came to Leicester; that they were necessitated 
i Holingsh. p. 631. ● n. 30.  to Adjourn it back to Westminster. Where, being met, the Commons exhibited divers Articles 
k Ib. n. 40.  against him, containing matter of Treason, and Misprision; besides, many great Misdemeanours. Whereupon, he was committed 
l Ibid, 632, a. n. 10.  to the Tower. But, within a Month after, set at liberty, 
m Ibid, 632, a. n. 10.  and restored to the King's Favour.  
Which so incensed the vulgar sort of people, in sundry parts of the Realm, as that there was no small danger 
n Ibid, 632, a. n. 10.  of a General Insurrection. And, though that heat did somewhat abate, so that the Parliament was again Adjourned 
o Ibid, n. 20, & 30.  to Leicester; the Commons there, fell 
p Ibid, n. 20, & 30.  upon him fiercely, for the giving up of Anjon, and Maine. The King therefore, seeing him so generally hated, to appease their wrath, Banished 
q Ib. n. 40. Et Polyd. Virg. p. 498.  him the Realm; but, with design 
r Ib. n. 40. Et Polyd. Virg. p. 498.  ●●●call him, 
s Ib. n. 40. Et Polyd. Virg. p. 498.  when their fury should be allayed; he being a person so highly beloved of the Queen.  
Whereupon putting to Sea at Ipswich, 
t Stow's Ann.  in Com. Suff. upon the third of May, with purpose to sail into France, he was boarded 
u Holingsh. ut supra n. 50.  by the Captain of a Ship of War, belonging to the Duke of Exeter, (than Constable of the Tower of London) called the Nicholas of the Tower, and being brought 
x Holingsh. ut supra n. 50.  into Dovor-Road, had his Head cut 
y Holingsh. ut supra n. 50.  off, on the side of the Cockboat. After which, his Body and Head, being found 
z Ibid.  by one of his own Captains, was conveyed 
a Ibid.  to the Collegiate Church of Wingfeld, in Com. Suff. and there buried.  
It is recorded ᵇ of this William, that he served in the Wars of France, full Twenty four years: and, for Seventeen years together, never returned thence. Likewise, that being once taken Prisoner, when he was but a Knight, he paid for his Ransom, twenty thousand pounds of English money. Also that he was of the King's Privy-Councel, fifteen years, and a Knight of the Garter thirty years.  
Having taken to Wife 
c Lel. Itin● Vol. 2 f. 6.  Alice the Daughter and sole Heir of Thomas Chaucer of Ewe●me, in Com. Oxon. for 
d Lel. Itin● Vol. 2 f. 6.  the love of her, and benefit of her Lands, residing much there, he augmented the Manor House with Building; as also his Seat at Dunnington-Castle, in Com. Berks. (which was of her Inheritance.) And founded an Hospital at Dunnington, as he had done at Ewelme, every poor Man in each of them, having forteen penny a week. Likewise, 
e Ibid.  that he built the new Fabric of the Parish Church of Ewelme.  
By his Testament 
* Stafford & ●emp. 189 b.  bearing date, 17 jan. An. 1448. (27 H. 6.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Charter-House at Hull, appointing an Image for himself, and another for his Wife, to be made in Stone: and desiring that the Masses which he had founded there, for himself and her, might be daily sung over his Grave.  
The time of his death, 
e E●c. 28 H. 6 n. 35.  (viz. his Murder in the Cockboat) was 2 Maii 28 H. 6. he being then seized 
f E●c. 28 H. 6 n. 35.  of the Castle and Manor of Don●ington, and of the Manors of Pessemere, Stretteleye, Phelberdes, and Hanteford, in Com. Berks. of the Manors of Thorpe, and Carsyngton, in Com. Oxon. Gre●●horpe, and Normanton, in Com. Nott. of the Castle, Town, and Manor of Eye, with the Manors of Haughle, and Thorndone; the Hundreds of Hertesmere, and Stow; the Manors of Sylhom, Fresyngfelde, Stratbrooke, Swans, Hurtes, Maundeviles, Huntingfeld, Beuhale, Bokling, Cantelee- juxta Suape, Ueyses' Manor in Stratford; Walsham, Westhorpe- Hall, Menshall, Wyverston, Watlesfeld, Cotton, Frestenden, Dagworth, Creting- St. Olave, the Manor and Hundred of Mutford; the Manors of Honell, Nedding, Kettelberston, Bulcam pe, Henham, Stratford, juxta Benghale, Lovistok, and the Hundred of Lodynglond, with the Castle and Manor of Wyngefelo, in Com. Suff. of the Manors of Causton, Burgh, Costesey, Sa●lyngham, called Nether-Hall, and Stocton, with the Soak in Com. Norff. of the Manors of Gestyngthorp, Langham, Hatfeld- Peverell, and Hatfeid- jermynes, in Com. Essex. of the Manor of W●●- Grenewiche, in Com. Cantii. Norton subtus Hamedou, in Com. Somers. and of the Manors of Myton, and Faxflete, in Com. Eber. as also of the Manors of Blyburgh, Appulby, We●●wode, and Frisby, called Potesse, in Spridlington, in Com. Line. john his Son and Heir, being at that time seven years of age.  
It is said, 
g Lel. Itin inter Coll. R. Gl S.  that this William, first Married the Countess of Henault privately, and begot on her a Daughter, who became the Wite of ... Barentine. But that afterwards, solemnly taking to Wise, the before-specified Alice, (the Daughter and Heir of Chaucer) by whom he had vast possessions, she proved that Daughter, Married to Barentine, to be a Bastard.  
This last mentioned William Duke of Suffolk, had a younger Brother called john, who being Captain 
a Holingsh. p. 587. b. n. ●●.  of Aurunches in Normandy, got together the strength of the Garrisons, in the base Marches of Anjou, and wasted 
b Holingsh. p. 587. b. n. ●●.  the Suburbs of Angiers, with the Country adjacent; but being overladen with plunder, was set upon by the French, and taken Prisoner. 
c Holingsh. p. 587. b. n. ●●.  After which being enlarged, he assisted this his Brother, in the affault 
d Ib. 597. b. n. 30.  of Montargis; and in 7 H. 6. was again taken Prisoner 
e Ib. 601 a. n. 60. & 601 b.  by the French, upon their storming of jeargeur.  
I now come to john 
john.  Son and Heir, to this William, by her the said Alice.  
In 3 E. 4. the King taking into consideration, 
h Pat 3 E 4. m. 1. m. 9  that the before-specified William Earl of Suffolk, Father of this john, was advanced to the Title of Duke of Suffolk, and to the Heirs Male of his Body: as also, that his Creation to that Dignity, was by reason of his attainder afterwards, utterly void: being desirous 
i Pat 3 E 4. m. 1. m. 9  to do this john all honour befitting his condition; in regard he had Married 
k Pat 3 E 4. m. 1. m. 9  Elizabeth his Sister, did then renew the same title unto him, and the Heirs Male of his Body, by Letters Patents, 
l Pat 3 E 4. m. 1. m. 9  bearing date 23 Martii, the same year, giving 
m Ib. ●  him forty pounds yearly, payable out of the Issues of the Counties of Norff. and Suff. and to the Heirs Male of his Body, for his better support.  
After which, in 11 E. 4. amongst other the Lords then assembled in Parliament, he did recognise ᵘ the title of Prince Edward, eldest Son to that King; 
d Claus 11 E. 4 in dorso m. ●  and made Oath of Fidelity to him.  
In 15 E. 4. the old Duchess Alice, Widow of Duke William, departed 
o 〈…〉  this life, upon the ninth of june, and was buried 
p 〈…〉  in the Parish Church of Ewelme, on the South side of the high Altar, under a rich Tomb of Alabaster; with her Image thereon, in the Habit of a Vowess crowned; and this Epitaph 
q 〈…〉 .  
Orate pro anima serenissimae Principissae, Aliciae, Ducissae Suffolciae, bujus Ecclesiae fundatoris; & primae fundatricis hujus Elemosynariae; quae obiit xx. die mensis Maii, An. MCCCCLXXV.  
But I return to john. In 1 H. 7. he was made Constable 
r Pat. ● H 7 p. 1. m. 14.  of the Castle of Walingford, and by the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife (Sister to King Edward the Fourth) had Issue 
s cattle of Nob. by R B.  five Sons, viz. john Earl of Lincoln, Edmund, (who had the Title of Earl of Suffolk, after the death of john his Brother, as a Duke's Son and Heir) Humphrey a Clerk, Edward Archdeacon of Richmund, and Richard slain in Battle, at Pavia in Italy, An. 1525. As also four Daughters, viz. Catherine the Wife of William Lord Sturton, Anne a Nun at Zion, and Dorothy, and Elizabeth, who Married Henry Lovel Lord Morley. And departing 
t Ibid.  this life, in An. 1491. (7 H. 7.) was buried 
u Ibid.  in the Collegiate Church of Wingfeld, beforementioned, with his Ancestors.  
Of these his Sons, john, 
john ●. of Lincoln  the eldest, in 7 E. 4 (his Father then living) was by a special Charter, bearing date 13 Martii, 
u Cart. 5. 6. & 7 E. 4. n. 5. Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  in regard of his nearness of blood to that King, created Earl of Lincoln, with a Grant of twenty pounds per annum, out of the Issues of the County of Lincoln. And in 1 R. 3. obtained a Grant 
x Pat. 1 R. 3. p 2.  to himself and the Heirs Male of his Body, of the Manors of Wodhey, in Com. Berks. Ros, in Com. Ebor. Westbury, in Com. Wiltes. as also of the reversion of the Lordships of Eydon, Thorphill, and great Billing, in come. North. Lawmershe, and Colne. Wake, in Com. Essex; and of Basingstoke and Andover, in Com. South. (Which Lordships, Thomas Lord Stanley, then held for life) paying twenty five pound one shilling yearly into the Exchequer.  
Soon after which, he had that Title of Earl of Lincoln confirmed 
y 〈…〉  to him, and the Heirs Male of his Body; and in 2 R. 3. was made 
z 〈…〉  Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.  
About 
* 〈…〉  this time, King Richard being much disquieted in mind, concluded a League of Amity with the Scots; and thereupon had Treaty for a firm Alliance with them, by a Marriage betwixt the Duke of Rothsay, eldest Son to the the King of Scotland, and the Lady Anne de la Pole, Daughter to john late Duke of Suffolk, by Elizabeth his Wife, (Sister to King Richard) whom he so much favoured, that he did not only thus endeavour to prefer her Daughter, but caused this john Earl of Lincoln, her Son, (after the death of his own Son) to be proclaimed Heir apparent to the Crown of England, passing by the Daughters of his elder Brother, the late King Edward the fourth.  
Being therefore so eminent a branch 
a 〈…〉  of the House of York, he utterly distasted 
b 〈…〉  the Earl of Richmund's attaining the Crown, by the name of King Honry the Seventh, and therefore got over 
c 〈…〉  into Flanders, unto Margaret Duchess of Burgundy, (his Mother's Sister) with design 
d Ibid.  to pull him down, and set up one of that House of York, and thereupon joined 
e Ibid.  with her, and others, in endeavouring to advance Edward Plantagenet, Son to George Duke of Clarence. And because this Edward, was at that time kept Prisoner in the Tower of London, having trained up a youth of his years and stature, called Lambert Simnell, to personate him; he spared for no pains or cost, in attempting to effect what he had so designed. Resolving, in case of success therein, to take off the disguise, and really to set the Crown on the same Edward Plantagenet, as next heir Male of the Royal Stock.  
To which end, out of Flanders he came 
f Ib. p 573.  with four thousand stout Germane Soldiers, under the conduct of Martin Swart, an expert Commander: and first landing 
g Ib. p 573.  in Ireland, there caused that counterfeit (Simnel) to be proclaimed 
h Ib. p 573.  King. Thence arrived in Lancashire, and so marched 
i Ib. 574. ●. 30.  upwards, toward Newark upon Trent, in Com. Nott. near to which place, viz. at Stoke, being met 
k Ib. 574. ●. 30.  by certain Forces, which King Henry had raised; after a sharp dispute, upon the 16 of june, An. 1487. (2 H. 7.) his whole Army was utterly routed, 
l Ib. 574. ●. 30.  and he himself, with his principal Confederates, there slain 
m Ib. 574. ●. 30. .  
I come now to Edmund, 
Edmund.  the Second Son to the before-specified john Duke of Suffolk, and younger Brother to this last mentioned john.  
This Edmund in 4 H. 7. accompanied 
n Ib. 584. ●. 20. 30. & 40.  Thomas Earl of Derby, and other honourable persons into Flanders, in aid of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French. And in 8 H. 7. was 
o Stow's Ann.  in that expedition then made by the King himself into France, at which time he laid Siege to Boloin. Moreover, in 12 H. 7. he appeared 
p Polyd. Virg● p. 600. n. 〈◊〉.  in Arms, with Henry Earl of Essex, William Lord Montjoy, and others, against the Cornish-men, who having at that time made a great Insurrection, were vanquished at Blackheath in Kent.  
But being 
q Ib. p. 609.  a man of a high spirit, and valiant, and arraigned 
r Ib. p. 609.  for killing an ordinary person in his wrath, though he received pardon 
s Ibid.  for the fact: yet did he so much stomach 
t Ibid.  his being put upon a public Trial; conceiving it a blemish to his Honour; as that without any leave, he went 
u Ibid.  into Flanders, unto Margaret Duchess of Burgundy, (his Aunt) whence, shortly after (excusing 
x Ibid.  himself to the King) he returned 
y Ibid. .  
Nevertheless, when 
z Ib. n. 30 & 40.  the Marriage of Prince Arthur, and Catherine of Spain, was solemnised at London, with great pomp; and the minds of both King and people, full of joy for those Nuptials; he got 
a Ib. n. 30 & 40.  over again into Flanders, with his Brother Richard, (whether by reason of debt, which he had put himself into, in order to his appearing at that great solemnity, or whether solicited by his Aunt, or instigated by malice against King Henry, as a person of the adverse party, is hard to say.) And after some time of continuance there, hearing 
b Ib. p. 612.  that two of the Courtneys, (Sons to Edward Earl of Devon) and other his Friends, were secured in England, as persons whose Fidelity the King suspected, he traveled 
c Ib. p. 612.  into France and Germany, and at length, coming to Philip Duke of Burgundy, was sent 
d Ib.  back into England, and imprisoned 
e Ib.  in the Tower. Where he continued 
f Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 35 & 36.  till 4 H. 8. that King Henry purposing 
g Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 35 & 36.  an Expedition into France, with a very great Army, and some scruple arising, whether 
h Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 35 & 36.  it would be fit for him to go thither in person or not, by reason that in case any mishap should befall him in that adventure; notwithstanding the succession was undoubtedly in his Sister Margaret, (Married to james the Fourth of Scotland) yet it being said, 
i Ibid.  that the people were so much affected to the House of York, as that they might take this Edmund de la Pole, out of the Tower, and set him up; it was thought fit, that he should be dispatched out of the way, whereupon, they cut off his Head, upon the 30 of April, 5 H. 8. By Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Richard Lord Scrope, he left Issue only one Daughter called Anne, who became a Nun, 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  in the Minoresses, without Algate, in the Suburbs of London. Which Margaret, by her Testament, 
b Holder qu. 6  whereof the Probate is dated 15 Maii, An. 1515. (7 H. 8.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in that House of the Minoresses, with her husband: and gave to the Countess of Oxford her Sister, the Image of St. Michael, adorned with Pearls and precious Stones.  
The French Writers say, 
m Ib.  that Richard, his younger Brother, commanded six thousand French at the Siege of Therovene, (assaulted and taken by King Henry the Eighth) so that 'tis thought by some; that his being in Arms with them, might accelerate the loss of this Edmund's life. Which Richard was afterwards slain 
n 〈…〉  in the Battle of Pavia, fight there on the part of the French.  
FINIS.    

THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND; OR, An Historical Account OF THE LIVES and most memorable ACTIONS Of such of Our English Nobility, As had their Rise, from the Tenth year of KING RICHARD the SECOND, UNTIL This Present Year 1676.  
DEDUCED From Public Records, Ancient Historians, and other Authorities, BY WILLIAM DUGDALE NORROY King of Arms.  
TOM the Third.  
LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb; for Abel Roper, john Martin, and Henry Herringman, at the Sun in Fleetstreet, the Bell in S. Paul's Churchyard, and at the Anchor in the Lower-walk of the New Exchange. 1676.   

THE BARONAGE OF ENGLAND.  
The Third TOME.  

Beauchamp of Kederminster.  
[11 Rich. 2.]  
TO this Third Tome of the present Work, consisting chiefly of Barons by Patent; I shall not need to prefix any Preface at all.  
Of these, the first on whom that dignity hath been conferred, was Sir john de Beauchamp of Holt, in Com. Wigorn. Knight, Grandson to john de Beauchamp of Holt, a younger son to William de Beauchamp of Elmely, by Isabella his wife, daughter and heir to William de Mauduit E. of Warwick, as in my discourse of that great Family, I have, in due place, already showed 
a Tom the first, p. 250. b. .  
Of which john, and what is most memorable of him, under the Title of Beauchamp of Holt, I have 
b Tom the first, p. 250. b.  also given a full account. Where (inter alia) it is observed; that he was not only Steward of the Household to King Richard the Second; but in such high favour otherwise, as that he had a Grant from him of all the Manors and Lands, belonging to the Priory of Deorhurst, in Com. Glo●. then seized into the King's hands, by reason of the Wars with France (as all other the possessions of the Priories-Alien, at that time were) which Grant bears date 5 Oct. 11 R. 2. and by other Letters Patent, 
c Pat. 11 R. 2. ●● m. 12.  bearing date at 〈◊〉 upon the tenth day of the same month, in consideration of his many services, and by reason of the place he held at that King's Coronation; as also which he might thereafter hold in the said King's Councils and Parliaments; Likewise, in consideration of his noble descent, great judgement and circumspection, was advanced to be one of the Peers and Barons of this Realm; so that he, and the heirs male of his Body should enjoy the state and dignity of Barons, and be styled Lords Beauchamp, and Barons of Rederminster.  
But, of this Honour he had no long enjoyment: for, through 
d T. Walls p. 365. n. 20 & 30.  the Potency of the great Lords, then Predominant, the King being forced 
e T. Walls p. 365. n. 20 & 30.  to call a Parliament, shortly after the Feast of the blessed Virgin's Purification, 
f T. Walls p. 365. n. 20 & 30.  than next ensuing; he had (for the reasons, which in my former discourse of him, are inferred) sentence to be drawn and hanged; but by special favour had his Head smitten 
g H. Knighton, ●ol. 2727. n. 20 & 30.  off on Tower-Hill.  
That the solemn Investiture of this john, and all other the Barons, who were thenceforth created by Patent, was performed by the King himself, by putting on 
h Frois vol. 4. cap. 114. Cambd. Rem. p. ●31.  a Robe of Scarlet, as also a Mantle (with two Guards on the left shoulder) and a Hood, all furred with Minever, there is no doubt. Which form of Creation continued until 
i Annal. R. Jac. po● Camd.  the Thirteenth year of King james, that Sir james Hay (a Scothman) was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by Letters Patent, bearing date 29 junii, by the Title of Lord Hay of Sauley, in Com. Ebor. the Lawyers then declaring, 
k Annal. R. Jac. po● Camd.  that the delivery of the Letters Patent was sufficient without any ceremony.  
But now; besides this honourable Robe; through the special favour of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, there hath been granted to the Barons a Coronet of Gold, with six Pearls placed upon the circle thereof; as by a special Instrument under his Majesty's Royal Signet, bearing date upon the sixth day of july, 1661. in the Thirteenth year of his Reign appeareth. The form of which, is by divers Painters and Carvers already so much mistaken; as that they commonly advance the Pearls thereon, in such sort, as those are, wherewith the Earls Coronets be regularly adorned, though not (as yet) to the full height: Whereas they being devised, in imitation of the Viscount's Coronets, the Pearls ought to stand, as theirs do, without any advancing at all.   

berner's:  
[... Hen. 4.]  
OF this Family, because very ancient, though not then Noble, I shall take notice of what I have seen from our public Records; notwithstanding it is but little.  
In the time of King William the Conqueror, Hugh 
Hugh▪  de berner's possessed 
a Domesd. in Cantabr.  Euresdone, in Com. Cantabr. And, in 6 R. 1. Robert de berner's 
Robert.  gave a Fine 
b Rot. Pip. 6 R 1. Wil●s.  of Two hundred Marks, for obtaining the King's favour, and restitution of his Lands. In 8 H. 3. the King sent his Precept 
c Claus. 8 H. 3. m. 10.  to the Sheriff of Sussex, to make Livery unto john Bishop of Ely, of all the Goods and Chattels of Ralph de berner's, 
Ralph.  then being in his Manors of Bromfeild, Black-Nuttelegh, and Newenton, to distribute for the health of his Soul.  
After that, there was another Ralph de berner's; 
Ralph.  who, in 49 H. 3. took 
d Esc. 49 H. 3. m 3.  part with the rebellious Barons of that age. Which Ralph (for I take it to be the same) in 13 Edw. 1. was Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Berks.  of Berkshire, for the last quarter of that year: as also for 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Berks.  half the fourteenth year; and departed 
g Esc. 25 ●. ●. ●. 59  this life in 25 E. 1. being then seized 
h Esc. 25 ●. ●. ●. 59  of the Manor of Yseldon (vulgo Islington) in Com. Midd. West-Horslegh, in Com. Surr. (of the inheritance of Christian his Wife) Ikelingham, in Com. Suff. and of the Manors of Bernestove, Rothing, and Berwyke, in Com. Essex. leaving Edmund 
i Esc. 25 ●. 1●. ●. 59  his son and heir, twenty six years of age, then in Gascoigne.  
From whom descended (as I guess) Sir james de berner's 
james.  Knight, a great Favourite to King Richard the Second. Who, in that King's Reign, when the great Lords were prevalent; amongst others (then accounted Enemies to the public) was Arrested 
k T. Wals. in ann. ● 388.  of Treason, and committed to Prison. Whence, being brought to judgement, in the ensuing Parliament, he underwent the sentence 
l T. Wals. in ann. ● 388.  of death, as a Traitor, and suffered 
m T. Wals. in ann. ● 388.  accordingly.  
To whom succeeded Richard 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his son and heir. Which Richard 
Richard.  (residing at West- Horsley in Com. Surr.,) had the reputation of a Baron of this Realm; though nothing of his Creation, or summons to Parliament (that I could ever see) doth appear thereof. And Married 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Philippe, the daughter of Edmund Dalingrig; but departed 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  this life in 9 H. 5. leaving issue Margery, his daughter and heir; first married 
r Esc 2 H. 6.  to john Feriby Esquire, and afterwards to john Bourchier, fourth son to William Bourchier Earl of Ewe. Which john bore the Title of Lord berner's, as is showed, where I speak of that Family.   

Thomas Duke of Clarence.  
[13 Hen. 4.]  
THis Thomas, being second son to King Henry the Fourth, by Mary his wife, daughter and coheir to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Essex, and Northampton, and Constable of England; was Knighted 
a Ex cod. MS. pene● custodem magnae Garderobe, f. 1. ●.  upon the Eve of his Father's Coronation, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies; having the like Accoutrements for that Solemnity allowed 
b Fx cod. MS. pene● custodem magnae Garderobe, f. ●. ●.  out of the great Wardrobe, as were for his Brother john Duke of Bedford. And being shortly after made Steward 
c T. Wals. p. 398. n. 20.  of England, in the Parliament then held; for his better support, obtained a Grant 
d Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 4. m. 9  in Fee, of that great Lordship of Brustwike, with the Castle and Manor of Skipse, and Patronage of the Abbey of Meaux, in Com. Ebor. Also of the Manor of barrow, and Patronage of Thornton-Abby, in Com. Linc. and of all the Manors and Lands, lying within the Towns of Preston, Burton- Pidse, Bond, Bru●●wyke, Skekling, Lelle, Dyke, Paul, Kayngham, Skeftling, Esyngton, Kylnesee, Wythornesee, and Cleton.  
In 2 H. 4. he was constituted Lieutenant 
e Pat. ● H. 4. p. 3. m. 5.  of Ireland. So likewise in 
f Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. 34.  4 H. 4. And, in 6 H. 4. being at that time Admiral 
g Ex autogr. penes, C●●●pell.  of England, was retained 
h Ex autogr. penes, C●●●pell.  by Indenture to serve in the Fleet at Sea, with Seven hundred men at Arms, whereof eight to be Bannerets, Twenty one Knights, Six hundred sixty four Esquires, and One hundred and forty Archers: and likewise constituted General 
i Rot. Franc. 6 H. 4. m. 9  of all the King's Forces, both by Sea and Land, then sent into France.  
In 8 H. 4. he was also made Captain 
k Rot. Franc. 8 H. 4. m. 21.  of the Castle at Guynes: and, in 9 H. 4. (bearing the Title 
l Pat. 9 H 4. m. 20.  of Steward of England, Lieutenant of Ireland, and Lord of holderness) had Commission 
m Pat. 9 H 4. m. 20.  to treat of Peace with the French. In 11 H. 4. he performed 
n Rot. Franc. 11 H. 4. m. 17.  certain Feats of Arms with john of Bourbon Earl of Clerimont; and, upon the ninth of july, 13 H. 4. was advanced 
o Cart. 13 H. 4. n. 3.  to the Title of Duke of Clarence.  
In 14 H. 4. being made Lieutenant 
p Rot. Vasc. 14 H. 4. m 4.  of Aquitane, he was sent 
q T. Wals. p. 425. a.  with a strong power into France, in aid of the Duke of Orleans against the Duke of Burgundy. Whence returning 
r Ib. p. 426. ● 30.  upon news of his Father's death, he obtained from King Henry the Fifth (his Brother) a grant 
s Pat. 1 H. ●● 3. m. 18.  of Two thousand Marks per annum, to himself, and the heirs male of his Body, payable out of the Exchequer, at the Feasts of St. Michael the Archangel, and Easter, by even portions. And, in 3 H. 5. being retained, by Indenture, 
t Pat. 3 H 5. p. 2. m. 42.  to serve the King in his Wars of France, for a whole Twelve-moneth's space, had one of the King's Royal Crowns, called, The Crown Henry, delivered to him in Pawn, 
u Pat. 3. H. 5. p. 2. m. 42.  for his first Quarters pay. Whereupon he attended 
x T. Wals. p. 436. ●. 40.  him to the siege of Hareflew, and led 
y T. Wals. p. 436. ●. 40.  the Van of the whole Army: but, by reason of a great Flux 
z Ib. p. 437▪ ●. 40.  amongst the Soldiers (whereof many died) he returned 
a Ib. p. 437▪ ●. 40.  into England, with the Earls of March, Arundel, and some others of the Nobilty, then sick. And, the next ensuing year, the King continuing In those Wars, was constituted 
b Pat. 4 H. 5. ● 13.  his Lieutenant here, during his absence.  
About this time also, upon the death of Edmund Earl of Kent; having Married 
c Rot. Fin. 4 H 5. m. 21. Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 29.  Margaret, one of his Sisters and heirs, (Widow of john Earl of Somerset) doing his Homage, he had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 4 H 5. m. 21. Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 29.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And, in 5 H. 5. (bearing then the Title 
e Rot Franc. 5 H. 5. m. 19  of Duke of Clarence and Albemarle, and Steward of England) was again 
f Rot Franc. 5 H. 5. m. 19  in those Wars of France; being retained by Indenture 
g Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve with one Earl, one Baron, five Knights, fifty three men at Arms, and One hundred and eighty Archers. Some say, 
h Stows Ann.  that in this Expedition he had of his retinue Two hundred and forty spears, and Seven hundred and twenty Archers.  
But before he advanced towards this hazardous adventure he declared his Testament, 
i Chichley, vol. 1. ●. 376. b.  10 julii, An. 1417. (5 H. 5.) whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Cathedral at 〈◊〉, called Christ-Church, at the feet of his Father, King Henry the Fourth. And appointed, that his Executors should purchase the Patronage of some Church, worth Forty pounds per annum, and procure the same to be appropriated to the Prior and Monks of that Cathedral to maintain four secular Priests, there to celebrat Divine service perpetually, for the Souls of his Father and Mother; as also for his own Soul, and the Soul of Margaret his wife, with all his Ancestors, and all the Faithful deceased. Likewise, that his Executors should purchase the Patronage of some other Church, of Forty Marks per annum value; and procure the same to be appropriated to the Dean, Canon, and Vicars of the Collegiate Church called Newark, in 〈◊〉, to support two sitting Priests to celebrate Divine Service there for ever, for the Souls before mentioned.  
And then took his journey into Normandy; where, being at the siege 
k 〈…〉  of Cane, his Post was on the North-side the Town, near to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity. The Leaguer on all parts being completely formed; 
l 〈…〉  the French, who were in St. Stephens-Abby, seeing themselves too weak for resistance, carried 
m 〈…〉  the Jewels of the House, with all the Victual, into the Town, with purpose 
n 〈…〉  to set that Abbey on fire. Which being discerned by one of the Monks, he crept 
o 〈…〉  on his hands and knees, in the dead time of the night, till ●e came to this Duke, whom he found in complete Harness, lying in a Garden on the grass, with his head upon a stone; and beseeching 
p 〈…〉  him to defend their Abbey from ruin; said, 
q 〈…〉  It doth specially pertain to you to preserve it, who are descended from the King our Founder. Wherefore, be advised by me, and I will bring you into it. Whereupon, taking the Counsel of the Monk, he got 
r 〈…〉  scaling Ladders, and carne to that side, which was not defended. And having, by this means, entered, 
s 〈…〉  he brought the King into it.  
The City of Cane being thus taken, he was made Governor 
t 〈…〉  thereof; as also of the Castle: Likewise 
* 〈…〉  of Beau●●●s, and the parts thereabouts. In ●6 H. 5. at the siege of ●ontlarch, he passed 
u 〈…〉  the Seine with part of the Army, in small Boats of Wicker, covered with Hides; and, as the King lay on the one side, besieged 
x 〈…〉  the other. Shortly after this, being at the siege 
y 〈…〉  of Rouen, he lay 
z Le 11. 〈◊〉 ut supra, p. 703.  with his Forces before the Gate of Caulx. During the time of which siege, he was sent 
a Stow●● Ann.  out with some Forces, to take in those Towns and Castles thereabouts; viz. 
b Stow●● Ann.  the Castle of Galliard, the Towns of Uernon, and Mant; the Castle of Brandmont, with divers other. And, after the taking of Rouen, the King lodging at 〈◊〉 was employed 
c Ibid.  thence, with a choice number of men, to Par●s, to view the situation and strength of that City; where he stayed certain days, and then returned. And after Easter, the same year, was sent 
d T. Walls p. 448. n. 20.  to besiege Bee-Herlewin.  
In 7 H. 5. being constituted Governor 
e Pat. Norm. 7 H. 5. p. 1. m. 29.  of Pontoise, he took 
* Hollingsh p. 568 b. n. 60.  the Town of Y●eri by assault; and, in 8 H. 5. accompanied the King at the siege 
f T. Wals. p. 452. n. 20.  of Melon, that strong City. Soon after that, also, he attended 
g Stows Ann.  him to Cro●s (in Champain) and was present 
h Stows Ann.  in the Cathedral there (with a multitude of other great persons, both of the Clergy and Laity) at the confirmation of the Agreement then made betwixt King Henry, and the French, for a Peace betwixt both Realms.  
But, in 9 H. 5. being 
i T. Wals. p. 45●. n. 10 & 20.  at the Castle of Beauford; and, having intelligence, 
k T. Wals. p. 45●. n. 10 & 20.  that the Dolphin's Army, consisting of about Four thousand fight men, was within four Leagues; he sent 
l T. Wals. p. 45●. n. 10 & 20.  command to his soldiers, dispersed in sundry parts, to follow him with all speed: and with a small number marched 
m T. Wals. p. 45●. n. 10 & 20.  himself before. In which march, passing 
n Ib. Esc 9 H. 5. n. 64.  a Marish, not without much difficulty and loss (his men being in disorder) he fell into his Enemy's hands and was there unhappily slain, 
o Ib. Esc 9 H. 5. n. 64.  upon Saturday, Easter-Eve, 9 H. 5. leaving 
p Ib. Esc 9 H. 5. n. 64.  King Henry the Fifth his Brother, his next heir, Thirty four years of age. And Margaret his wife surviving: Which Margaret, in 1 H. 6. had for her Dowry, an assignation 
q Claus. 1 ●. 6. m. 16.  of the third part of the Castle, Manor, and Lordshid of Somerton, in Somersetshire; as also a third part of the Castle, Town and Lordship of Montalt, and Mohautesdale, with its Members in North-Wales.  
She had also, in 12 H. 6. upon the death of joan late Duchess of York, her sister, without issue, an assiguation 
r Rot. Fin. 1● H. 6. m. 5.  of divers Lordship's Lands and Rents, for her purparty of what her said Sister died seized: and died 
s Esc. 18 H. 6.  30 Dec. 18 H. 6. leaving 
t Esc. 18 H. 6.  john Earl of Somerset her son and heir, Thirty years of age.  
This Thomas Duke of Clarence died without any lawful issue; leaving 
u Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  an illegitimate son, called john the Bastard of Clarence. Who (notwithstanding his youth) being a person of an high courage, and present 
x Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  with his Father in that unhappy skirmish, wherein he lost his life; recovered 
y Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  his dead body from the Enemy, and brought 
z Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  it to Canterbury, where it was interred, according to the direction of his Testament. In consideration 
z Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  whereof, King Henry the six, in the Seventh year of his Reign, granted 
a Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  to him, the Manors of Eskyr, Newcastle, of Lyouns, Cromelyn, and Te●●agard, in the Realm of Ireland: But, all that I have farther seen of that john, is, that in 8 H. 6. he was retained by Indenture 
b Ex autogr. penes, Cler. pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France, with Forty nine men at Arms, and Nine hundred Archers: and, that in 9 H. 6. in consideration 
c Pat. 9 H. 6. p 1. m. 3.  of his good services, he was made Constable 
d Ibid.  of the Castle of Dublin in Ireland.   

Humphrey Duke of Gloucester.  
[1 H. 5.]  
THis Humphrey, the Fourth and youngest son to King Henry the Fourth, by Mary his Wife, daughter and coheir to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Essex, and Herthampton, and Constable of England, being made 
a Ex cod. MS. penes Custod. mag●ae Garderobae, f. 1. ●.  Knight of the Bath, at his Father's Coronation; had allowance 
b Ex cod. MS. penes Custod. mag●ae Garderobae, f. 1. ●.  of the like Robes, and other accoutrements, for that solemnity, out of the King's great Wardrobe, as were then assigned to his two Brothers, Thomas afterward D. of Clarence, and john D. of Bedford, which at that time received the same honour. And, in 1 H. 5. obtained a grant 
e Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 5. m. 8.  in general tail, of the Castle and Lordship of Pembroke, the Castle and Lordship of Tembergh, the Castle and Lordship of Kilgaran, and Commots of Ostrelaw, Treyn, and Seynclere, in Wales, then in the Crown. Likewise 
d Ibid, p. 4. m. 4.  of an Annuity of Five hundred Marks, to himself, and the heirs male of his Body, issuing out of the Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands, belonging to the principality of Wales, and Duchy of Cornwall, payable out of the Exchequer at Easter and Michaelmas by even Portions, until provision of Lands equivalent should be assigned unto him.  
Shortly after which, being made Duke 
e Stows Ann.  of Gloucester, in the Parliament held at Leicester the same year; he had summons, 
f Claus 2●. 5. in dorso, m. 16.  by that Title, as also by the Title of Earl of Pembroke, to the Parliament held at Westminster, the next ensuing year. And, in 3 H. 5. being 
g Ibid.  with the King at the siege of Harflew, had 
h Ibid.  there the charge of the Field: and soon after that, in 
i Ibid.  the Battle of Agincourt, received a dangerous wound 
k Ibid.  (by a Sword) upon his Ham: in consideration whereof he had thereupon a grant 
l Pat. 3 H. 5. p ● m 9  from the King, in general tail, of the Castle and Lordship of Lanstephan in Wales, then in the Crown, by the forfeiture of William Gwyn, and Henry his son, slain in that Battle.  
In 4 H. 5. being retained 
m 〈…〉  to serve the King in his Wars beyond-Sea; upon 
n 〈…〉  the League then made betwixt the Emperor and King Henry, in order whereunto they both met at 〈◊〉; upon the Emperor's departure thence, he attended 
o 〈…〉  him (with many of the King's servants) to Do●.  
In 5 H. 5. being again 
p Shows A●n.  in the wars of France, with One hundred Spears, and Three hundred Archers, he besieged 
q Shows A●n.  the Castle of Tonque; and at the siege of Alenzon, pitched his Tent 
r Shows A●n.  before the Castle there. The same year also, after the Feast of Easter, he was sent 
s 〈…〉  to besiege the Castle of Damfront: and had special Commission 
t 〈…〉  to Treat with the Inhabitants of payeur, for the render of that Town and Castle. Also, upon 
u 〈…〉  the calling of john Duke of Bedford into Normandy, he was in his stead constituted 
x 〈…〉  the King's Lieutenant here in England. And, in 6 H. 5. being sent 
y 〈…〉  to the Isle of Constantine, upon his march thither, he took 
z ●● Stow Ann,  the strong Castle of Ca●●dey. Thence went 
a ●● Stow Ann,  to Uire, where the Inhabitants soon yielded 
b ●● Stow Ann,  that Town and Castle to him. And so to 
c ●● Stow Ann,  Torney, Lew, St. Saviour le Uicount, Ualeiges, and Breekco●irt, which also submitted 
d ●● Stow Ann,  to the King's obedience: And notwithstanding the great resistance 
e Ibid.  he had at Chirburgh (made by divers of the Nobility, for the defence thereof) took 
f Ibid.  it.  
Being likewise at the siege of Rouen, he lay 
g Lel. coll. vol. 1. p. 703.  nearer to the Town by Forty Rods than any other: and, in 7 H. 5. took 
h Stow, ut supra in code●● anno.  the Town and Castle of Ivory by force. Moreover, after divers Battles and Skirmishes, he got 
i Ibid.  the strong Town of St. Germane, by surrender. About this time there being a Treaty 
k Rot. Frane. 7 H. 5. p. 1.  held at Eureux, for a Marriage, betwixt him, and Blanch Queen of Sicily, daughter and sole heir to Charles King of Navarre, it took no effect. In 10 H. 5. he was again made Lieutenant 
l T. Wals. ●● 456. n. 10.  of this Realm (the King being in France.) And, in 1 H. 6. in the absence of john Duke of Bedford, had 
m Pat. 1 H. 6. p. 2. m. 2.  the like trust confirmed on him: being then also constituted 
n Rot. Franc. 1 H. 6. m. 13.  Governor of the Castle at Guisnes, for the term of Fourteen years.  
In this year it was, 
o Stows Ann.  that upon some variance, which had happened betwixt john Duke of Brabant, and jaqueline his wife, Duchess of Hainault, daughter to William Duke of Hainault (which William was Uncle to Philip Duke of Burgundy) Sir ... Robsart Knight, bringing jaqueline into England, this Duke Humphrey married her, notwithstanding that the Duke of Brabant, her husband, was then alive. Whereupon, within a month after, raising Twelve hundred fight men, he took her with him to Calais: thence to Lens in Artois; and so to Hainault, where some places submitted to their obedience; but others not, the Nobles being divided. The Duke of Burgundy, therefore, hearing of this, to vindicate the injury done to the Duke of Brabant, raised Twelve hundred Picards: Of which Forces, though Philip Earl of St. Paul (a stout soldier, and brother to the Duke of Brabant) was appointed General: Nevertheless Pier de Luxemburgh, Earl of Conversana, by reason that Philip was but young, had the leading of them; as also of those Auxiliaries, which the Nobles of Brabant, Hainault, and Burgimdy, had got together, amounting to many Thousands. Whereupon he presently besieged Brain, into which this Duke of Gloucester had put his men; and having won it, took the Field. This Duke therefore, discerning so great a power against him, sent an Herald to the Duke of Burgundy; by whom, calling him Traitor to the King of England and France, in thus giving aid to the Duke of Brabant. he challenged him to the Combat. Which being accepted, and the day appointed; the Duke of Burgundy made choice of the Emperor for Judge thereof: and sent a safe conduct to this our Duke, to go into England, and fit himself for the same.  
Upon 
p Ibid.  the receiving whereof, he went to Mons in Hainault, to this his Duchess; where he acquainted her therewith. And, within four days after, sailed into England, leaving her behind. Of which the Duke of Burgundy having notice, he forthwith sent the Lord Lill●dem to Mons, to carry her thence to Gant. To which place, being accordingly brought; though she made fair semblance to be governed by him (yet not to go to the Duke of Brabant her husband) espying her time, she stole away into Holland: and, being well received by divers Lords there, began to maintain War against the Duke of Burgundy; sending to this Duke, her husband, for aid: who, thereupon, transported a Thousand fight men, under the conduct of the Lord Fitzwalter. With which Forces, joined to the Hollanders, the Lord Fitzwalter, giving Battle to the Duke of Burgundy, received a foil.  
As 
q Ibid.  to the appointed Combat, it held not; john Duke of Bedford, riding from Paris to Calais, and so into England, for preventing it. But that dispute, touching this jaqueline, soon after ended otherwise: For Pope Martin the Fifth, giving Sentence, that her marriage with the Duke of Brabant was good, and this with out Duke of Gloucester unlawful; he quitted her; and took to wife Eleanor Cobham, daughter to Reginald Lord Cobham of Sterborough, who had formerly been his Concubine: And, in 2 H. 6. was sent 
r Polyd. Virg. p. 462. n. 20.  with Ten thousand soldiers into France which the King had raised, to be employed in the wars there, under john Duke of Bedford, than Governor of that Realm.  
After this, in 5 H. 6. he was constituted 
s Pat. 5 H. 6. p. 2. m. 13.  Justice of North-Wales. In 7 H. 6. the Parliament then ●itting at Westminster, great complaint 
t Stows Ann.  was made there, to the House of Lords, by one Mistress Stokes, and 〈◊〉 bold women, against him, because he suffered jaqueline his wife to be a prisoner to the Duke of Burgundy; and for keeping an Adultress.  
In 8 H. 6. he was again constituted 
u Pat. 8 H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  Lieutenant to the King in this Realm, during his abode in France: and obtained Licence 
x Cart. 8 H. 6. n. 52.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Wycrofte in Axminstre; as also to imparke Eight hundred Acres of Land and Wood there. And, in 11 H. ●. had a grant 
y Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 2. m. 14.  to himself, and Alianore his wife, of Two hundred Acres of Land, Pasture, Wood, and Heath, at East-Grenewich, to make a Park thereof; as also to make a Castle of his House there; and a Tower in the same Park. In 12 H 6. he obtained another 
z Rot. Franc. 13 H. 6. p. 2. m. 14.  grant, in special ta●l▪ of the Lordships of Castilhou, de la Marque de M●ton, Sau●●age, Castesnesse, and Medok; and of the Towns, Castles and Lordships of Milham, and Bados; part of the possessions of Poncius de Castilhou deceased. Likewise of the Castellanie of Mauleon, and Soville, and Baillage of Bort, which Charles de Beaumond, and Alferitz de Navarre held. And, in 14 H. 6. being retained 
a Ex autogr. penes Cleric. pell.  to serve the King by Indenture, with one other Duke, besides himself, two Earls, eleven Barons, twenty three Knights, Four hundred and fifteen men at Arms, and Four hundred forty and five Archers; hearing 
b P. Virg. p. 487 n. 10 & 20.  that the Duke of Burgundy had besieged Calais, he hasted 
c P. Virg. p. 487 n. 10 & 20.  thither. Whereof that Duke having notice, he withdrew 
d Ibid.  himself, in the night, leaving 
e Ibid.  much of his Provisions behind him.  
About this time he obtained a grant 
f Rot. Franc. 14 H. 6. m. ●.  for life, of the Earldom of Flande●s, which was held of the King in Capite, in right of his Crown of France. And, in 15 H. 6. had another grant 
g Rot. Franc 15 H 6. n. 6.  in special tail, of the Isle of jersey; as also a confirmation 
h Rot. Franc 15 H 6. n. 6.  of that Annuity of Five hundred Marks, which had been given to him formerly by King Henry the Fourth. Likewise a grant 
i Pat. 15 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5.  for life of the Manors of Wodstoke, Hanburgh, Wotton, and Stonfeld, with the Hundred of Wotton, all in Com. Oxon.  
And, in recompense 
k Ibid, m. 9  of his vast labours, costs, and attendance upon the King's service, as well in Council, as otherwise, for the public good; obtained a grant 
l Ibid, m. 9  of Two thousand Marks per annum, to be received from St. George's day preceding, at the Exchequer, during the King's pleasure.  
But▪ as no great Minister of State, be he never so wise, just, and upright, can please every man; and therefore is always maligned by some: So it fared with this great Duke; Queen Margaret stomaching 
m Holingsh. Chron. in an. 25 H. 6.  him not a little, for having the chief hand in the Managery of those weighty affairs of that time: And, at length, not only excluded 
n Holingsh. Chron. in an. 25 H. 6.  him, from farther acting therein: but encouraged 
o Holingsh. Chron. in an. 25 H. 6.  such as were his enemies, to conspite h●s destruction; which were 
n Holingsh. Chron. in an. 25 H. 6.  chiefly De la Pole Marquis of Suffolk, and the Duke of Buckingham. Whereupon certain Articles 
q Ibid.  were exhibited against him in open Council; especially, that he had caused some persons, adjudged to die, to be put to other Execution than what the Law of the Land assigned. And, though he made a just and rational defence 
r Ibid.  to whatsoever they laid to his charge; neither his Wisdom nor his Innocence could 
s Ibid.  avail. For his death being resolved 
t Ibid.  on; and, in case they should proceed publicly against him, a Tumult feared, 
u Ibid.  in regard he was a Popular man, and generally beloved; they caused 
x Ibid.  a Pa●●●ment to be called at St. Edmundsbury; whereunto he being come (with other of the Lords) upon the second day of that Session, he was arrested ʸ by the Viscount Beaumond, than Constable of England (accompanied by the Duke of Buckingham, and some others) and put in Ward; all his Servants being taken 
z Ibid.  from him, and thirty two of the chief of them sent to divers Prisons. And the night following; viz. ult. Febr. was found dead 
a 〈◊〉.  in his Bed. Whereupon his Body was showed 
b 〈◊〉.  to the Lords and Commons, as though he had died of an Apoplexy, or some Imposthume.  
Some thought 
c 〈◊〉.  that his life was thus taken away by strangling; others, that a Spit had been thrust into his fundament, or by smothering betwixt two Featherbeds; or that he died for grief, that he might not come openly to his Answer. But though the manner of his death did not directly appear; certain it is, that his Corpse was conveyed to St. Alban, and there buried, Southwards from the Shrine of that Proto-martyr; where a noble Monument afterwards erected to his memory, still remaineth, in that conventual Church.  
After which Murder of him, none of his servants suffered death; though 
d Ibid.  five of them were brought to Tyburn, and there hanged a while; the Marquis of Suffolk, coming at that instant with their Pardons 
e Ibid.  But long it was not after, ere those who were in power became sensible of the wrong he had; it being openly declared 
f Stows Ann.  in the Parliament of 33 H. 6. that he had been a true Subject to the King, and faithful to the Realm.  
Of this good Duke (for so he was then called) I may not omit to add; that 
* ●aleus de Scrip●or. venture. 8. n. 2.  having his Education in Bal●ol-Colledge, Oxon. he became so great a proficient in Learning, th●t he afterwards much favoured all learned men of his time. Also, that, with no small charge, he obtained a choice Collection of rare Manuscripts out of Italy, and France; and began the Foundation of that famous Library in Oxford, over the Divinity Schools, by him also built. Which Library, being since wonderfully augmented, by the right worthy Sir Thomas ●odley Knight, is now, for the most part, known by his name.  
Several Tracts he also wrote, whereof Bale 
* Ibid.  maketh mention.  
By the Inquisition 
g 〈…〉  taken after his death, it was found, that he died upon the last day of February; being then seized 
h 〈…〉  of the Isles of Garn●●ey, jeresey, Serke, and Aureney. Also of the Manor and Forest of Fe●e●ham, in Com. Wigorn. Likewise of the Castle and Lordship of Pembroke; of the Castles and Lordships of Tenby, and Kilgaran; of the Commots of Estrelawe, Train, and Seyn●●re; and of the Castle and Lordship of Lanstephan, all in the Marches of Wales. Moreover, of the Castle and Lordship of More-end, with the Bayliwick of the Forest of Rockingham, and Park of Brixstoke, all in Com. Northampton. of the Manor of Laverkstoke, in Com. Wiltes. and of the Manors of Penshurst, Davendencourt, and Yenesfelde, in Com. Cantii, leaving 
i 〈…〉  King Henry the Sixth, than King of England, his cousin and ●ext heir.  
But he had an illegitimate daughter, called Antigo●a, married 
k 〈…〉  to Henry Lord Powys, than Earl of Cankervile.  
Of Alianore Cobham his wife, I find, 
l 〈…〉  that, being Arrested for conspiring to Murder the King, she bore a Taper in her hand through Che●pside, in 18 Hen. 6. and was committed to perpetual imprisonment in the Isle of 〈◊〉.   

john Duke of Bedford.  
[2 Hen. 5.]  
THis john, being third son to King Henry the Fourth, by Mary his wife, daughter and coheir to Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, Ester, and Northampton (with two of 〈◊〉 brothers, Thomas and Humphrey) upon the Ev●●f his Father's Coronation, received 
a 〈…〉  the honour of Knighthood, at the Tower of London, by Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies; having, in order to that great solemnity, an assignation 
b Ibid.  of all Accoutrements, out of the King's great Wardrobe; viz. four els of blue cloth russ, long: to make a Hood for the Vigil; five els of green Tartarin, streaked with gold, for his Mantle; One hundred and twenty bellies of pure Minever Furr, for lining of the Mantle; and for his Bed and Bath; to each of them two clothes of gold Racamacez, Twenty five els of fine Linen of Brabant; four els three quarters of Flanders linen; and one piece of Card.  
The first public employment of note, that he had, was in the fourth year of his Father's reign, he being then made Constable 
c Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. m. 10.  of England: as also Governor 
d Rot. Scoc. 4 H. 4. ●. 13.  of the Town and Castle of Barwick upon tweed: After which, in 6 H. 4 being constituted 
e Rot. Scoc 6 H. 4. m. 6.  General Warden, and Commissary of the East-Marches toward Scotland; for his better support in those great trust, he had a grant 
f Pat. 11 H. 4. p. 1. m. 1.  in Fee of all the Castles, Lordships and Lands of Henry de Perci, Earl of Northumberland, which by his attainder came to the Crown: and the next ensuing year, of 
g Pat. 12 H. 4. p. 1 m. 31.  that new Tower, at the entrance of Westminster- Hall, situate next to the Receipt of the Exchequer, for the use of himself or his Council, whensoever they should have occasion.  
In 12 H. 4. he was again made Governor 
h Rot. Scoc. 12 H. 4. m 11▪  of Barwick; and, in 13 H. 4. Warden 
i Rot. Scoc. 13 H. 4. m. 3.  of the East-Marches. So likewise in 
k Rot. Scoc. 1 H. 5. m. 5.  1 H. 5. And, in 2 H. 5. being then called 
l Pat. 2 H. 5. p. 1. m. 36. & p. 2. m 32. Rot. Pa●●. 2 H. 5. p. 2. m. 7.  john de Lancaster; and created 
m Pat. 2 H. 5. p. 1. m. 36. & p. 2. m 32. Rot. Pa●●. 2 H. 5. p. 2. m. 7.  Earl of Kenda●l, as also Duke of Bed●ord, by Letters-Patents, bearing date 6 Maii, in the Parliament then held at Leicester; obtained a confirmation 
n Rot. Parl. 2 H. 5. n. 24.  to himself, and the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten, of the Castle, Honour, and Seignory of Richmund, formerly possess●● by john Duke of Britanny. Also, in 3 H. 5 in farther augmentation of his support, he had a grant 
o Rot. Franc. 3 H 6. m. 6.  in special tail, of the Isles of jersey, Sarnesey, Serk, and Aureny, with all the Castles, Lordships, Lands, and other rights to them belonging. And upon restitution 
p Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 〈◊〉 27.  made to Henry Earl of Northumberland, of all those Castles, Manors, and Lands, so forfeited by his attainder, and bestowed on him, as abovesaid; in recompense thereof, obtained a grant 
q Pat. 3 H. 5. p. 〈◊〉. 27.  of Three thousand Marks per annum; whereof One thousand to be received out of the Exchequer, and the other Two thousand out of the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall, until provision in Lands of an equivalent value, should be settled upon him, and the heirs-male of his body.  
In this year also he was constituted Lieutenant 
r Ibid. ●● 41.  of the whole Realm of England (the King himself being then in the wars of France) and, in 4 H. 5. obtained a grant 
s Cart. 3 & 4 H. 5. ●. ●.  in general tail, of the Manors and Towns of Saldene, Weston- Turvile, Hoggeston, Bechampton, Horwode- magna, Horwode- parva, Kymbell, Wendover, Ewell, Luton, and Finelsgreve, in Com. Buck. & Bedf. as also 
t Cart. 3 & 4 H. 5. ●. ●.  of a Market upon the Wednesday every week at Muresle; and two Fairs yearly, one on the Eve, Day, and ●orrow of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, the other on the Eve, Day, and Morrow of her Nativity; with Free-warren in all his Demesn lands in Saldene, Muresle, Cunewell, Wicumbe, and Woburne, within those Counties.  
About that time also he was retained b● Indenture, 
u Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King in his wars, for one quarter of that year, with Two hundred men at Arms, fifteen Knights (part of the number) the rest Esquires, and Four hundred Archers: being then likewise constituted 
x Pat. 4. H. 5. m. ●0.  General of the King's whole Army, both by Sea and Land. Whereupon, setting sail, with those, and the rest of his forces, he encountered 
y T. Wals. p. 441. n. 30 & 40.  the French, not far from Southampton; in which fight he took 
z T. Wals. p. 441. n. 30 & 40.  three Carricks, one Hulk, and four Balingers; forcing 
a T. Wals. p. 441. n. 30 & 40.  three other Carricks to flee; whereof one split itself on the sands; and another sunk, wherein were Eight hundred men in Light Harness.  
In 5 H. 5. the King making another Expedition into France, he was again constituted 
b Pat. 5 H. 5. p. 22.  his Lieutenant here, during his absence, Shortly after which, there were Treaties 
c Rot. Franc. 1 H. 5. m. 1, 3▪ 3.  of marriage betwixt him and a Kinswoman to Sigismond the Emperor; and likewise betwixt him and the sole daughter and heir to the Duke of Lorraine; as also betwixt him, and the daughter and heir to Frederick Burgrave of Nurenburgh; but none of them succeeded. About this time also it was, that joan Queen of Apul●● obtained leave 
d Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. p. 2.  of King Henry, to adopt this Duke for her son: and that, the Scots laying siege 
e T. Wals. p. 446. & 448.  to the Castle of Roxboro●gh, he raised an Army and Marched 
f T. Wals. p. 446. & 448.  Northward; but they; hearing of his approach, fled 
g T. Wals. p. 446. & 448.  In this year likewise, being sent 
h Ib. 449. n. 40.  for by the King, her sailed 
i Ib. 449. n. 40.  with a great power into Normandy: and in 7. H. 5. was again retained by Indenture 
k Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve him in his wars of France, with six Knights, One hundred and thirteen men at Arms, and Three hundred and sixty Archers.  
In 8 H. 5. being 
l T. Wals. p. 452. n. 20 & 30.  at that time in France, he was 
m T. Wals. p. 452. n. 20 & 30.  with the King at the siege of Melon, (that strong City:) which endured 
n T. Walls p. 452. n. 20 & 30.  fourteen weeks and four days (viz. from the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen until Al●hallown-tide) ere it rendered: and in 9 H. 5. was once more made Lieutenant 
o Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. m. 9  and Governor of this Realm, during the King's abode in France. In that year also, upon the birth of Prince Henry, at Windsore-Castle, on the festival of St. Nicholas the Bishop, he was 
p T. Wals. p. 455. n. 40.  one of his Godfathers at the Font: and, in the Month of April next following, attended 
q Ib. 456. n. ● 10.  the Queen into Normandy. In 10 H. 5. being still in France, he was sent 
r Ib. n. 30.  to raise the siege of a Walled City, belonging to the Duke of Burgundy; which the Dolphin, with the Earl of Armanack, and the Scots had laid thereto; who hearing of his approach, fled 
s Ib. n. 30. . And, upon the death of King Henry the Fifth (which happened soon after) was left 
t Ib. p. 457. n. 40.  Governor and Lieutenant of Normandy, as that King did in his life-time direct.  
In 1 H. 6. the King being 
u Pat. 1 H. 6 p. 2. m. 2.  then but an Infant, he was constituted 
x Pat. 1 H. 6 p. 2. m. 2.  his chief Counsellor and Protector; as also Regent of France; where continuing 
y Rot. Franc. 1 H. 6. m. 10.  for the Government of that Realm, he besieged 
z Stows Ann.  Crotoy, both by Water and Land, for four months, till it rendered.  
About 
* Holingsh p. 5●6. n. 60.  this time, the Parisians, to divert him, whilst in his absence they might bring in Charles the Dolphin, who called himself King of France; advertised him, that divers Castles and Fortresses, lying near their Territories, were replenished with Enemies, who stopped their passage, and robbed their Merchants, which would be to their utter ruin; if, by his help, they were not relieved. But this their Plot being discovered, he entered Paris, with a great Power, before they looked for him; and apprehending the Conspirators, put then to Execution: and not only so, but caused the Castles and Forts, adjoining to that City, to be furnished with Englishmen, And, to avoid all Night-watchers about Par●s, and the confines thereof, took into his possession (by assault or composition) the Towns of ●rainelle, and Bra●e upon Seine. And because two Castles; the one called Pac●e, and the other Cou●sa●e, were ill Neighbours, he sent Sir john Fastolfe, great Master of his Household, with considerable forces, to win them.  
In 2 H. 6. besieging the Castle of Yurie, it was given 
* Ib. 588. ●. n. 50 & 60.  up into his hands And, having married 
a Orig. 2 H. 6 Rot. ●1 Lord.  Anne, daughter to john Duke of Burgundy, obtained a special Act 
b Org. 2 H. 6 Rot. 21 Lord.  of Parliament for the making her a free-denizen; her Homage being respited 
c Pat. 2 H. 6. p 2. m. 33.  until she arrived in England.  
In this year, upon 
d Polyd. Virg. p. 463. & Ibid. n. 10, 20, & 30.  the taking of Uerno●l by john Duke of Alenzon, he marched 
e Polyd. Virg. p. 463. & Ibid. n. 10, 20, & 30.  thither; and giving him Battle, obtained 
f Polyd. Virg. p. 463. & Ibid. n. 10, 20, & 30.  a signal Victory; in which that Duke being taken prisoner, Five thousand of the French lost their lives. Whereupon, he put 
g Ibid.  another garrison into it, and returned 
h Ibid.  to Paris, In 4 H. 6. he was constituted Admiral 
i Pat. 4 H. ●. p. 2. m. 11.  of all England, Ireland, and Aquitane, for the life of Thomas Duke of Exeter; but afterwards so long as the King should please. And, in 5 H. 6. continued 
k Rot Franc. 5 H 6. m. 4.  still in France In 7 H. 6. he was made Captain 
l Rot. Franc. 7 H. 6. m. 1.  of the Town and Castle of Calais, and the Marches of Picardy adjacent.  
In 8 H. 6. he called a Parliament at Rouen in Normandy, of the three Estates of that Duchy, wherein he represented 
a Holingsh. 603. a. n. 10 & 20.  to them the happiness, which they might enjoy, by continuing under the English obeisance. And soon after, recovered 
b Ibid. b. n. 10.  the Town of St. Dennis from the French.  
In 11 H. 6. Anne his wife departing the world, (whereupon the friendship betwixt him and the Duke of Burgundy began to slacken) he buried her at the Celestine's in Paris, within the Chapel of Orleans; where a noble Tomb of black Marble, with her Effigies, as a Princess, placed thereon, was erected for her, with this Epitaph 
m Nunc 〈◊〉 ▪  
Cy gist Noble Dame, Madam Anne de Bourgongne, Espouse de tres Noble Prince, Monseigneur Jean Duo de Bethfort, & Regent de France; & fille de tres-noble Prince Jean Duc de Burgongne, la quelle trespass a Paris le XIV de Novembre l● an MCCCCXXXII.  
And before the end of that year, married 
n Polyd. Virg. p. 481. & Ib. n. 10.  jaquette, daughter to Peter de Luxemburgh Earl of St. Paul.  
In 12 H. 6. he was again constituted 
o R●t. Franc. 12 H. 6.  the King's Lieutenant of Calais, and the Marches, extending into Picardy, Flanders, and Attois: and, by his Testament, 
p Chichley, vol. 1. 475. 2.  bearing date in the Castle of Rouen 10 Sept. An. 1435. (14 H. 6.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the blessed Virgin at Rouen, in case he should depart this life in Normandy: If in Picardy, then in the Church of Nostre Dame, at Morivele, and if in England, in Waltham-Abby, in Com. Essex. Appointing, that such Service, Lights, and other Ordinances should be performed at his Funeral, as for a person of his degree, according to the direction of his Executors. Bequeathing to jaquetta his wife all his Lands, whereof he was then possessed, as well in England, as in France; excepting the Castle and Lordship of Harapute, which he gave to Richard his illegitimate son; commonly called The Bastard of Bedford; to enjoy during his life only.  
And being a person highly famed 
q Polyd. Virg. p. 486.  for his prudent Government in times of Peace, and singular prowess in War; departed 
r Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 36.  this life in the Castle at Rouen, upon the Festival of the Exaltation of the Holy-Cross, in the year abovementioned, without any lawful issue; being then seized 
s Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 36.  of the Castle, Manor and Lordship of St. Briavells, with the Forest of Dene, in Com. Gloc. of the Manors of Hoo, and Preston, in Com. Suss. Totyngbek, in Com. Surr. Saldene, and Bledlowe, in Com. Buck. Bradwell, Dangehall, and Dangebregge, in Com. Essex. of the Castle and Honour of Richmund, with the Manors of Gilling, Aldeburgh, Bowes, Forset, Danby, Multon, Thornton, Middelton, Kneton; also of the Castle of Wresel, with the Manors of Helaugh juxta Wighall, and Kirk-levyngton in Cleveland, all in Com. Ebor. of the Manor of Bassingburne, with the Hundreds of Papworth, Flemdiche, Haringford, Chilford, Stane, and Padefeld, in Com. Cantabr. of the Manor of Fulbroke, in Com. Warr. Combe- Quarles, and Monkeston, in Com. South. two parts of the Manors of Ambresbury, and Winterburne, with the Town of Wilton; of the Manor of Okeburne, with the Hamlets of Brighton-Deverell, Chesyngbury, and Manor of St. Andrews, in Com. Wilts. Ruyslip, in Com. Buck. Penshurst, Havendencourt, and Yensfeld, in Com. Canc. of the Moiety of the Manor of Nether- Wyresdale, within the Town of Gairstang; of the Manor of Mawrholme, in the Town of Warton; of the fourth part of the Manor of Stortford; and of the Manor and Lordship of Whitington, and Swaftham, all in Com. Lanc. of the Town and Manor of Shilbotel; of the Town and Manor of Remington; of the Town of Gysins; of the Manor of Fawdon; of the Castle of Prudhowe, and Manor of Ovingham, in Com. Northumbr. of the Manor of Kirkby in Kendale, with its members, and Forest of Troutbek, with three Parks there; called Troutbek- park Colt- park, and Calf-garth, in Com. Westmorl. Of the Manor of Boston, called Motehall, lying on the East-side the Water and of the Manor of Ledenham, Fuibroke, Wyke, Wassh●nburgh, Frampton; Burwell, with its Members, and Kykham, in Com. Linc. of the Isles of jereseye, and Garneseye, with the Forest, Chases, and Wreck of Sea there: of the Manors of Henstrigge, and Charleton- Camvile, in Com. Somers. of two parts of the Manors of Caneforde and Poleville; of the Manor of Frampton, with its Members, Povinton, and Cotesford, with the Hundred of Cokedene, in Com. Dors. And of the Manors of Swalfeld, and Est- Henreth in Com. Berks., leaving 
t Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 36.  King Henry the Sixth, his Nephew (viz. son to King Henry the Fifth) his next heir, at that time Fourteen years of age.  
Whereupon he was interred in the Cathedral Church of Nostre Dame at Rouen, under a plain Tomb of black Marble; with this Epitaph 
u Extat.  graved upon a Copper plate, and his Arms Gartered, betwixt two Ostrich-feathers, fixed upon a Pillar of the Church, over it.  
Cy gist fu de Noble Memoire, treshaut & puissant Prince, Jehan en son vivant, Regent le Roialme de France, Duc de Betford; pour le quel est fondre une Messe estre chescun jour perpetuellement celebree a cest Antel per le College des Clementines incontinent apres Prime. Et trespassa le XIV jour de Septembre Pan Mill. CCCCXXXV. An quel XIV jour semblablement est fonde pour luy une Obit solempnele en c'este Eglise. Dieu face pardon a son ame.  
Which jaquetta surviving him; in 15 H. 6. took to Husband 
x Ibid. Claus. 15 H. 6. m 4.  Sir Richard Wodvile, a lusty Knight (for so my Author 
* Stows Ann.  calls him) to the great displeasure 
y Ibid. Claus. 15 H. 6. m 4.  of her Uncle, the Bishop of Turwyne, and Lewes Earl of St. Pol, her Brother: But for this, Wodvile obtained his pardon, 
z Ibid. Claus. 15 H. 6. m 4.  and was afterwards advanced to great honour by K. Edward the Fourth, as I shall farther show in due place.   

Robsert.  
[3 Hen. 6.]  
IN 47 E. 3. Canon Robsert 
Canon.  accompanying the Duke of Lancaster, and diver other of the English Nobility into France, landed 
a Frois. ●. 190. a.  with them at Calais; and in 5 R. 2. took 
b Ib. 273. ●.  divers Castles in Spain. To him succeeded Sir john Robsert Knight, Captain of St. Saviour le Viscount in Normandy; who obtained a grant 
* Pat. Not●. 7 H. 5. p. 1. m. 8.  of the Castle and Lordship there in 7 H. 5. And to him Lewes' Esquire 
c Pat. 2 H. ● p. 3. ●. 18.  for the Body to that victorious King. Which Lewes, 
Lewes.  in consideration 
d Pat. 2 H. ● p. 3. ●. 18.  of his special services; in 2 H. 5. had a grant 
e Pat. 2 H. ● p. 3. ●. 18.  of Forty pounds per annum, to be paid during his life, by the hands of the Sheriffs of London. In 4 H. 5. this Lewes, having been born an Alien, 
f Pat. 4 H. 5. m. 27.  in the parts of Henault, was made a Free Denizen 
g Pat. 4 H. 5. m. 27.  in this Realm: and, in 6 H. 5. created Knight 
h Stows Ann.  of the Bath, at Bayeux in Normandy, the King then solemnising 
i Stows Ann.  the Feast of St. George there.  
In 8 H. 5. in consideration 
k Pat. Not● 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. 26.  of his great valour, and eminent services, he was, by Letters-patents, bearing date at Trois in Champain, constituted 
l Pat. Not● 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. 26.  the King's Standard-bearer, with the Fee of One hundred pounds per annum to be received at the hands of the Treasurer of his Chamber: and, the same year, in farther consideration 
m Ibid. m. 18.  of his services, had another grant 
n Ibid. m. 18.  for life, of the Manor of Posted- Halle, in Bornham, in Com. Norff. which came to the Crown, by the forfeiture of Sir john Oldcastle Knight. He was 
o Inset. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  also one of the Knight's Companions of the most noble order of the Garter, in that King's time; and 
p Stows Ann.  one of his Executors. And, having married 
q Cl●us. 9 H. 5. m. 6.  Elizabeth, the daughter and heir to Bartholomew Lord Bourchier, Widow 
r Cl●us. 9 H. 5. m. 6.  of Sir Hugh Stafford Knight, had summons 
s Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Bourchier, in 3, 4, 5, and 7 H. 6. In 8 H. 6. he attended 
t Rot. Hranc. 8 H. 6. ●. 1●.  that King into France, being then retained by Indenture 
u Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve him in his wars there, with two Knights, Thirty one men at Arms, and One hundred and five Archers; but departed 
x Lib. cedul. 9 H. 6. p. 429. Essex.  this life in 9 H. 6. being then seized 
y Lib. cedul. 9 H. 6. p. 429. Essex.  in Fee-tail-general (id est, to the heirs of his body) of the Manors of Little- Maldon, Clidsey, Totham, and Tolleshunt, in Com. Essex. leaving 
z Ibid.  john his Brother and heir Forty years of age. Which john was also one 
a Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the Knights of the Garter in the time of King Henry the Fifth, but never had Summons to Parliament.  
Elizabeth, the wife of this Lewes, then surviving; who died 
b Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  1 julii, 11 H. 6. without any issue, being then seized 
c Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  of the Manors of Asheldam, Maldon- parva, Langford, Oneseye, Totham- Magna, Tolleshunt, Fordham- parva, stansted- Woodball, Pacehinghall, Morton, Gr●nstede, and Manhale, in Com. Essex. as also of the Manors of Bentelegh- parva, and Stanford- Rivers, with the Advouson of the Priories of Bylegh, and Hospital of St. Giles of Maldon; leaving 
d Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 40.  Henry Lord Bourchier, Earl of Ewe, her next heir; (viz. son of Sir William Bourchier Knight) Twenty four years of age.   

Hungerford.  
[4 H. 6.]  
THat this Family hath been very ancient in 〈◊〉, is evident 
a Rot. Pip. 11 H. 2. Wilts.  from the Sheriff's Account in 11 H. 2. Everard de Hungerford 
Everard.  being at that time made mention of, by reason of an Amerciament of Twenty Marks, then levied upon him. But from him I shall descend to Robert de Hungerford; 
Robert.  of whom, that which I have seen most memorable is; that, in 1 E. 3 he was constituted 
b Ex vet. Cartulario penes Theoph. Co. Hunt. f. 128.  one of the Commissioners, to inquire, and certify unto the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, what Lands and Tenements, etc. Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester, and Hugh his son (with others, who suffered death in the last year of King Edward the Second Reign) were possessed of: And, that in 8 E. 3. he gave 
c Ibid, f. 269.  to the Canons of Ivy-Church, in Com. Wilts. certain Lands and Rents in Muleford, and other places, to keep the Obits of Walter Archdeacon of Sarum, upon the third day of july; and for the maintenance of a Priest, to celebrate Divine Service, in the Cathedral-Church of New Sarum, for the health of his Soul.  
Moreover, that before the end of the same year (being then a Knight) he gave 
d Ibid.  to the Warden of the Hospital of St. john, at Calne, certain Lands and Rents▪ lying in Stockeleigh, and divers other places; to maintain a Priest, to sing Mass at the Altar of St. Edmund, at Cane, every morning early (Sundays and Holidays excepted) for the Soul of joan his wife: as also for the good estate of himself, during this life; and for the health of his Soul, and the Souls of his Parents, Benefactors, and all the Faithful deceased. But, in case the said Warden did fail to perform the trust, that Walter de Hungerford, his Brother, should take the benefit of those Lands to himself, and his heirs for ever. Likewise, that he bestowed on the same Hospital, divers Vestments; viz. a Chesible, a Tunicle, a Dalmatick; an Albe, with an Amice; as also a green Tapet, adorned with white Crosses, to be used in the same Chantry for ever.  
Furthermore, that he gave 
e Ibid, f. 260.  to the Freres at Eston, certain Lands and Rents in East. Graston, for the maintenance of a Priest (being a Frere of that House) to celebrate Divine Service there perpetually, for the Soul of Geva his w●fe; for the good estate of himself, and Walter his Brother, and for their Souls after this life: as also 
f Ib f 26●.  to keep their respective Obits: and to 
g Ibid, f. 261.  every Frere, assisting at those Obits; six pence in Money, besides one Flagon of Wine amongst four of them; with as much in value, for Meat and Drink, to seven poor people. And, besides all this, that he bestowed 
h Ibid, f. 261.  certain Lands and Rents, lying in Hungerford, Sundon; and 〈◊〉 juxta Hu●gerford, for the support of a Priest, in the Church of St. Laurence, at 〈◊〉, to pray for his Soul, and the Soul of the same Geva his wife, and all the Faithful deceased. And lastly, that he departed 
i Ibid, f. 135.  this life in 28 E. 3. (or about that time) with this Memorial in a Window at Hungerford;  
Kine pour Monsieur Robert de Hungerford, tant com il vivera; & pour le Alme de luy apres sa mort, priera; cink cens & cinquant jours de pardon avera; grante de quatorze Evesques, tant come il fust en vie; par qui en nom de Charite Pater & Ave.  
To whom succeeded Sir Walter de Hungerford 
Walter.  Knight his brother; 
k Ex autogr. penes p●ae●. Co Hunt.  who, by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
l Ex autogr. penes p●ae●. Co Hunt.  of Sir Adam fitz john, had issue 
m Ex autogr. penes p●ae●. Co Hunt.  Thomas. 
Thomas.  Which Thomas was 
n Ibid.  Eschaetor for the County of Wilts. in 30 E. 3. and, in 39 E. 3 gave 
o Ex praef. Cartul. f. 261.  to the Canons of Eddington, in Com. Wilts. all his Lands and Tenements in Esthorpe, Westorpe, Hampton, E●vylle, and Heghworthe; to keep his Obits and the Obits of his wife. Likewise the Obits of Walter his Father, and Elizabeth his Mother. Also the Obits of Robert de Hungerford, his Uncle, on the third day after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, with Placebo and Dirige, nine Lessons; one Mass of Requiem with Note, and three without Note. In 51 E. 3. he was Speaker 
* Rot. Par●. 51 ●. 5. m. 87.  of the House of Commons in the Parliament then held at Westminster (that being the first Parliament in which that House had a Speaker) he being then a Knight.  
And, in 3 R. 2. obtained a Confirmation 
p Ib. f. 191.  of that grant, of the Office of Forester of Selwood, in Com. Wilts. which he had formerly acquired from Roger de Sturton, and john his son.  
In 6 R. 2. he purchased 
q Ibid. f. 131.  from Elizabeth the Widow of Edward Lord Spenser, the Manor of Heightesbury, called the Westcourt, together with the Hundred of Heightesbury.  
In 7 R. 2. having fortified his House at Farl- Montford, in Com Somerset. without Licence, he obtained pardon 
r Ibid, f. 222.  for the same: and, in 8 R. 2. procured a Charter 
s Cart. ● R. 2. n. 4.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn Lands, at We●ewe, and Farl, in Com. Somerset Heitredesbury- East-Court,. and Westcourt; Mildenhal●, Tesfont, Ashley, Wolley, and Laslo, in Com. Wilts. as also at Dounamney, in Com. Gloc.  
And, having, married 
t 〈…〉  joan, the daughter and co-heir of Sir Edmund Hussie, Knight, departed 
u 〈…〉  this life, upon the third day of Dec. 22 R. 2. whereupon he had burial 
x Ibid.  under an Arch, within the Chapel at Farley-Castle, in Com. Wilts. with this 
y Ibid.  Epitaph.  
Hic jacet Thomas Hungerford Chevalier, Dominus de Farley, Weleve, & Heylesbyri, qui obiit 3 die Decembris, Anno MCCCXCVIII. cujus animae propitietur Deus, Amen.  
Which joan surviving him; by her Testament 
z Arundel. vol. 2. 152. a.  bearing date 1 Febr. An. 1411. (13 H. 4.) bequeathed her body to be buried in the Chapel of St. Anne, within the Parochial Church of Farlegh- Hungerford, next to the Grave of her Husband: appointing, that after her decease, with all possible speed, the Executors of her Testament, should cause Three thousand Masses to be celebrated for her Soul, and for the Souls of all the Faithful deceased. Also, that, on the day of her Funeral, twelve Torches, and two Tapers, should burn about her Body: and that twelve poor women, holding those Torches, should be clothed in Russet, with linen Hoods, having Stockings and Shoes suitable.  
She likewise appointed, that Ten pounds should be bestowed to buy black cloth, for the clothing of her sons and daughters; as also for the sons and daughters of her Executors, and all her domestic servants. And that Two hundred Marks, then in the hands of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight (her son) should be bestowed upon the founding of a perpetual Chantry, of one Chaplain, to celebrate Divine Service in the Chapel of St. Anne, in the North-part of the said Church of Farlegh, for the health of her Soul, and the Soul of her Husband, as also for the Souls of all their Ancestors, for ever.  
To Katherine, the wife of her said son Walter, she bequeathed her black Mantle, furred with Minever: and to Thomas his son, a green Bed, embroidered with one Greyhound. And departing 
a 〈…〉  this life upon the first day of March, An. 1412. was buried 
b 〈…〉  near to her husband, with this Epitaph 
c 〈…〉 ;  
Hic jacet Domina Johanna uxor ejusdem Tho●e Hungerford, filia Domini Edmundi Hus● militis; quae obiit primo die mensis Martii, An. Domini 1412.  
To this last mentioned Thomas succeeded Sir Wa●ter Hungerford Knight, his son and heir; who merited so well from King Henry the Fourth, upon his arrival in England, when he attained the Crown of this Realm; that, in r●con pence 
d 〈…〉  of his great expenses, at that time; and in consideration 
e 〈…〉  of his future services, he obtained a grant 
f 〈…〉  of One hundred pounds per annum, to be received out of the Lands of Margaret Duchess of Norfolk, then in the Crown: and, in 3 H. 4. was 
g 〈…〉  employed into France, there to continue for the safeguard of those parts. In 7 H. 4. in consideration 
h 〈…〉  of his great expenses in those wars; and especially at Calais, where he achieved great honour, by encountering 
i 〈…〉  a Knight of France; he had a 〈◊〉 grant 
k 〈…〉  of One hundred Marks per annum, payable out of the Town and Castle of 〈◊〉, in Com. Wiltes. and the same year was constituted Sheriff of th●t County.  
In 13 H. 4. upon the death of joan his Mother, he had Livery 
l Rot. Fin. 1● H. 4. m 9  of the Manors of Heightredebury, and Tesfount- Ewyas, in Com. Wiltes. his Homage being respited: as also of the Manors of Welewe, Farl- Mountfort, and Holbroke, in Com. Somerset. And, in 3 H. 5. upon 
m Ex autog. penes Cler. pell.  that grand Expedition, made by the King himself into Guienne; was, by Indenture, retained 
n Ex autog. penes Cler. pell.  to serve him in his wars there, with twenty men at Arms, and sixty Archers on horseback. The like reteiner 
o Ibid.  he had in 4 H. 5. being at that time constituted 
p Pat. 4 H. 5. m. 19  Admiral of the whole Fleet, under john Duke of Bedford, Lieutenant to the King for that service. In 5 H. 5. he was again 
q Rot. Franc. 5 H. 5. m. 13.  in the wars of France. And, in 6 H. 5. being then Steward 
r Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. p 1. m. 2.  of the King's Household, and in his service 
s Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. p 1. m. 2.  at the siege of Rouen, obtained a grant, 
t Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. p 1. m. 2.  in special tail, of the Castle and Barony of Homet, in Normandy, which Sir William de Montney Knight formerly enjoyed; rendering to the King and his heirs one Lance, with a Fox-taile hanging thereat, yearly, upon the Feast-day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; and finding ten men at Arms, and twenty Archers, to serve him, or his Lieutenant, during his wars with France.  
About this time also, he was elected 
u Instit. etc. of the 〈◊〉 per E. A.  into the Society of Knights of the most Noble Order of the Garter. And, in 9 H. 5. being again 
x Rot. Franc. 9 H. 5. m. 11.  in the wars of France, in consideration of his acceptable services there; had a grant 
y Rot Norm. 9 H. 5. m. 31.  in special tail, of the Castle of Nevil, and Territory of Breant, lying in the Duchy of Normandy; with divers other Lands in those parts, which had been possessed by Sir Roger de Breant Knight.  
He was 
z Stows Ann  likewise one of the Executors to King Henry the Fifth: and, in 1 H. 6. retained 
a Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve that King in his wars of France, with two Knights, seventeen men at Arms, and sixty Archers: as also ᵇ to be Captain of the Castle of Chirburgh, for one whole year. And, having married 
c Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 9  Catherine, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Peverell (and 
d Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Margaret his wife, daughter of Sir Thomas Courtney Knight, by Muriel his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of john Lord Moels) doing his Homage, had Livery 
e Rot. Fin. ut supra.  of the Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 2 H. 6. he was also constituted 
f Pat. 2. H. 6. p. 3. m. 10.  Steward of the Household, to that young King, by advice of the Lords then sitting in Parliament: and, in 4 H. 6. made 
g Pat. 4. H. 6. p. ●. m. 21.  Treasurer of his Exchequer. About which time he founded 
h Ex praef. Cartul. f. 23. l.  a Chantry, in the Parish-Church of St. Leonard at Fa●ler- Hungerford; consisting of one Priest, at the Altar of the blessed Virgin; and gave thereunto Lands of Ten pounds per annum value. Which Priest was to Pray for the good estate of him the said Walter, and Catherine his wife, during their lives; and afterwards for the health of their Souls: as also for the Souls of Sir Thomas de Hungerford, Knight, his Father, and joan his wife (Mother of the said Walter) and all their Ancestors Souls.  
In 6 H. 6. (bearing the Title 
i Ibid. 263 & 264.  of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, Lord of Heghtresbury, and Homet, and Treasurer of England) he gave 
k Ibid. 263 & 264.  to the Dean and Canons of the Free-royal-Chapel of St. Stephen within the King's Palace at Westminster, divers Houses and Shops in the Parish of St. Anthony, within the City of London, in consideration whereof, they covenanted to make him partaker of all their Masses, and Suffrages, during this life, and after his death, to celebrate his Obits, annually, with Placebo a●d Dirige, and Mass of Requiem, and to make distribution thereat, of twenty pence to the Dean, to every Canon twelve pence, to every Vicar six pence, to every Clerk four pence, and to the Virger six pence.  
And in 7 H. 6. obtained Licence 
l Ib. 236.  to amortize and appropriate the perpetual Advouson of the Parish Church of Olveston, in Com. Glouc. of the yearly value of twelve Marks, unto the Prior and Covent of bath, to the end that they should maintain a Priest, to celebrate Divine Service, in the Church of St. Leonard, at Farley● Hungerford, before-specified. And having farther Licence 
m Ib. 262.  to appropriate the Advouson of the Parish Church of St. Samson of 〈◊〉 as also the reversion of the Manor of 〈◊〉 called ●●ngdons-Court, in Com. Wiltes to the Dean and Canons of the Cathedral-Church of Salisbury, To maintain the tall Spire Steeple of that Fabric in repair: as also to pray for the Souls of certain persons there mentioned; he ordained, that there should be two Priests, perpetually resident in that Church, to celebrate divine Service for the good estate of the King; likewise for the good estate of himself and Catherine his Wife, during this life: and for the Souls of King Henry the Fifth, Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, and Geve his Wife; Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, and Elizabeth his Wife, Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, and joan his Wife, and for the children of the said Sir Walter and Catherine.  
Likewise to maintain two other Chaplains, such as he should make choice of out of four, to be presented to him by the Dean and Chapter: also to have liberty to enclose within that Arch, next adjoining to the Altar, for the morning Mass, all the space betwixt two pillars, containing twenty foot in length, and eight foot and one Inch in breadth, and there erect an Altar, in honour of the Annunciation of our Lady.  
Furthermore, that they the said Dean and Chapter, should provide Sepulture for himself, and his Lady, and his posterity, without removal of the Enclosure of that Altar. And that every morning before seven of the clock, the morning service should be said thereat; and afterwards two Masses daily; the first for the Souls aforesaid, the other for the dead; as also privately for the good estate of the living and dead, for whom they were bound to pray, Placebo and Dirige, with nine Lessons. Likewise, to pay yearly to each of those Chaplains, twelve Marks, by equal portions quarterly, and one Mark to find Bread, Wine and Lights, for the use of the Altar, and to the Clerk attending those Masses, one Mark.  
Moreover, upon the day of his Obits, to give to the Dean three shillings and four pence. To every Canon twenty pence, if they were not above twelve, besides twenty shillings to be divided amongst them all. And to the Sub-Deane and Sub-Chanter, if Canons and not Vicars, each of them four pence, and to the Schoolmaster four pence. Besides all this, for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of C●herine his Wife, he made 
n Ib.  an Highway in Standinwick-Marsh. And in 8 H. 6. founded 
o 〈◊〉. f. 24●.  another Chantry, at the Altar of our blessed Lady▪ in the same Parish Church of St. Leonard, at Farley- Hungerford, f●r one Priest, which Priest, so oft as he should enter thereinto, was bound to say (kne●●ing) one Pater noster, in Honour of the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, with the salutation of the Angel, in honour of the Blessed Virgin his Mother. And after that, to draw near to the Tomb, of his Father and Mother, and (kneeling,) once more devoutly to say, the Lords Prayer, and Ave Maria, with those Versicles. Inclina domine Aurem tuam, and with an high voice, pronounce, Animae Thomae Hungerford militis, johannae nuper consortis suae, & omnium fidelium defunctorim, proper mis●ricordim● jesus, in pace requiescant.  
Also at the Introite to the Mass, to say, for the Souls of Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, and joan his Wife, and for all Christian Souls, a Rater noster. Which Chaplain, to be resident perpetually, in a little House, on the East-side of the Churchyard, and to keep it in good repair, as also to provide Bread, Wine, Wax, and all other necessaries for the same Chantry. And upon the third of December, being the Anniversary of the said Thomas, to keep his Obits, as also the Obits of joan his Wife, and then to assemble seven other Priests, who together with the Rector of that Parochial Church, were at the Vespers preceding, to sing with Note, the Exequys of the dead, and the next day solemn Mass, and then to dine together.  
Moreover, in 9 H. 6. (being still Lord Treasurer of England) he obtained Licence 
p Rot Franc. H. 6. m. 6.  to transport three thousand Marks, for the ransom of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, his Son, than Prisoner in France: and in 14 H. 6. was retained 
q Ex autog. penes Cle●. Pell.  to serve the King, for the relief of Calais, with two Bannerets, one Knight, thirty Men at Arms, and 378 Archers. In consideration of which Services, in 16 H. 6. he obtained a Grant 
r Pat 16 H 6. p. 1. m. ●.  of one hunded Marks per annum, payable out of the Alnage of Cloth, in Com. Wiltes. And after all this, to manifest his farther piety, in 21 H. 6. procured Licence 
s Pat. 21 H. 6. p. ●. m. 7.  for the founding a 〈◊〉 in the Chapel of our Lady, within 〈◊〉 Parish-Church of Chippenham, in Com. Wilts. or elsewhere within that Parish, for one Priest, to celebrate Divine Service there daily, for the good estate of himself, and Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, his Son, during this life, and afterwards for the health of their Souls, as also for the Soul of King Henry the Fifth, and the Soul of Catherine, the Wife of the said Walter, their children's Souls, and all the faithful deceased.  
And having been summoned 
t Claus deitisd an. in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, from 4 H. 6. until 26 of the same King's Reign; inclusive; by his Testament 
u Chichley Vol 2. ●●4 a.  bearing date on Tuesday the first of july, An. 1449. (27 H. 6.) wherein he styleth himself Lord of hungerford, Haylesbury, and Hom●; bequeathed his body to be buried in the Cathedral Church at Salisbury, in a certain Chapel, within the second Arch from the Belfry, on the North part the Body of the Church, westwards, built to the honour of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, at his own proper costs, in which Chapel he had founded a perpetual Chantry for two Chaplains, and wherein Catherine his Wife lay buried.  
He also willed, that if any thing were deficient, either in the Foundation, endowment, or Statutes of this Chantry; or of that which he had likewise founded in the Church at Farley- Hungerford, whereby his intentions therein, were not totally fulfilled; that an accomplishment thereof should be made, with all speed. The like he ordained for his Chanteries at ●aytesbury and Chipenham, and that what Ornaments were wanting to any of them, should be supplied by his Executors.  
Moreover, he bequeathed unto the Canons-Resident, Vicars, Choristers, Chantry-Priests, in the Cathedral at Salisbury, and other Officers belonging to that Church, to celebrate the Office of the dead; as also to sing Mass, and perform other Solemnities; upon the day of his Funeral, the sum of ten pounds, to be distributed amongst them, in such sort, as in like case had been accustomed.  
And because the Prior and Monks of bath, by a certain Instrument under their common Seal, had obliged themselves and their Successors, solemnly to celebrate the Obits of Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, his Father, and that of the Lady Geva, his Mother; as also the Obits of Catherine his own Wife, on the third of December, in the Cathedral Church of bath, and perform other works of Charity, upon the same day, for all their Souls respectively; he bequeathed unto the said Prior and Monks, one whole suit of Vestments, with all things appertaining thereto; for a Priest, Deacon, and Sub-Deacon: as also a Cope of black and red Velvet, embroidered like Waves. And two Copes of Damask, with Gold▪ of the same colour and work, to be made use of by the said Prior and Monks, every year, upon the day of his Obits, to the honour of God, and in memory of himself and his Parents: in which Vestments he appointed his Arms, (for more notice) to be wrought.  
To Alianore Countess 
* Daughter of 〈◊〉 John Ber●ley K●.  of Arundel, at that time his Wife, he bequeathed all his plate, both of Silver and Gold: and like●●●● all those other Goods and Chattels, which 〈◊〉 hers, whilst she was unmarried. To Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, his Son, his best Dorser of Arras.  
To the Lady Margaret, Wife of his said Son, his best Legend, of the Lives of Saints▪ written in French, and covered with red Cloth. To Robert Hungerford Lord Molins, his best pair of Curasses, with all belonging thereto; to be made choi●e of by him, out of the Armoury at Farley- Hungerford.  
To his own Son, Sir Edmund Hungerford Knight, a Cup of Gold, with a cover; and a Saphier on the head thereof. To Elizabeth his own Daughter, Wife of Sir Philip Courtney Knight, a cup of Gold.  
To Margaret the Wife of Sir Walter Rodenay, Knight, (another of his Daughters) a Bed of Silk, of black and green colour. And because his much honoured Lord, the Viscount Beaumond, was lineally descended from the Dukes of Lancaster, he bequeathed unto him, a Cup of Silver, with a cover bordered with Gold, and on it a knop of Gold, with which Cup, the most noble Prince john, Duke of Lancaster, was often served; and in which he did use to drink so long as he lived. And lastly, for the better advancement of Arnulph, and William Hungerford, (Sons of the said Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, his Son) in their Marriages, and Mary Daughter of the said Sir Robert, he bequeathed unto them, seven hundred Marks Sterling.  
And departing 
x Esc. 27 H. 6. n. 30.  this life, upon the ninth of August, next ensuing, being then seized 
y Esc. 27 H. 6. n. 30.  of the Manor of Farl Hungerford, and Welwe, in Com. Somers. of the Moiety of the Manor of Folke, in Com. Dors. of the Manor, Town, and Lordship of Hungerford, in Com. Berks. and of the Manor and Hundred of Chipenham: of the Manors of Sheldon and Bidston; of the Hundreds of Bishopeston, and Donlowe; of the Manors of Inmer, Wynterborne, Homyngton, Myldenhale, Heytesbury, Sutton; Codeford, and East- Harnham, with the custody of the Forest of Selwode, all in Com. Wiltes. leaving Issue, 
z Ex autog▪ pènes praef. Co. Hung.  by Catherine his Wife, Daughter and Co-heir to Thomas Peverel, two Sons, viz. Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, his Son and Heir, (at that time called Robert Hungerford Senior) forty years of age; and Sir Edmund Hungerford Knight, who Married 
a Ibid.  Margaret the Daughter and Heir of Edward Burnell: as also two Daughters; Elizabeth, Wife 
b Ibid.  of Sir Philip Courtney Knight, and Margaret of 
c Ibid.  Sir Walter Rodenay Knight.  
Of which Sir Robert, 
Robert.  there is honourable mention, whilst his Father lived; for in 3 H. 6. he was retained, by Indenture, 
d Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, under the conduct of john Duke of Bedford, then Regent of France, in the Wars of that Country, with twenty nine men at Arms, and eighty Archers: and, the next ensuing year, with thirty men at arms, and ninety Archers. Moreover, in 17 H. 6. upon the death of Alianore Talbot, (the other Daughter and Co-heir, to the before mentioned Thomas Peverel) and Sister to Catherine, his Mother; being found 
e Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 4.  to be her Cousin and next Heir, he had a special Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 4.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited.  
But farther I have not seen of him; then that in 31 H. 6. he arrived 
* Holinsh. p. 640. b. n. 10.  at Blay, with john Talbot, Viscount Lisle; also, that he had Summons 
g Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, from 29 H. 6. till 33 H. 6. inclusive: and that by his Testament 
h Stockton, f. 133. b.  bearing date 22 Apr. An. 1459. (37 H. 6.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried before the Altar of St. Osmund, (the Bishop and Confessor) in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury.  
Likewise, that he bequeathed to the Canons-Resident, Vicars, Choristers, Chantry-Priests, and other Officers belonging to that Cathedral to celebrate his Exequys, and to perform all other Divine Solemnities, upon the day of his burial, the sum of ten pounds, to be distributed amongst them, in such sort, as had been accustomed. Also to a thousand Priests, saying the Exequys for the dead, commendations, the seven Penitential Psalms, with the wont Litanies, to each of them twelve pence. To the Chantry-Priests, celebrating Divine Service, in the Chapel, which his Father founded in that Cathedral; to each of them, to pray for his Soul forty shillings. To Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, called Lord Moleyns', his Son and Heir, two basins of Silver gilt. To his Brother Sir Edmund Hungerford Knight, two Flagons of Silver gilt, with his Arms thereon. To the Lady Margaret Rodeney, his Sister, an Image of our Lady, in silver gilded, with his Arms under the foot thereof.  
To the repair of the highway, called the Causeway, in Stawyk Mersh, which Walter Lord Hungerford, his Father, first caused to be made, for the health of the Soul of the Lady Cath●rine his Wife, twenty five Marks. To Thomas Hungerford, Son and Heir to Robert Hungerford, Lord Moleyns', a Bed of white Velvet embroidered; upon condition, that at his death, he left it to his next Heir Male. To Arnold Hungerford, another Son, one hundred Marks: and to Mary H●ngerford his Daughter one hundred Marks  
And departed 
i Esc. 37 H. 6. n. 17.  this life, upon the fourteenth day of May, next ensuing; leaving Issue, 
k Esc. 37 H. 6. n. 17.  by Margaret his Wife, Daughter and sole Heir, to William Lord Botreaux, Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, commonly called Lord Moleyns', by reason of his Marriage with Alian●re, Daughter and Heir to William Lord Moleyns', his Son and Heir, thirty years of age: and was buried 
l Ex Coll R. ●l. S.  in the Cathedral at salisbury.  
Of which Margaret, besides her being so great an Heir, and that she lived to be very aged, I find much that is memorable. For upon the twelfth of january, 49 H. 6. (which falls out to be in An. 1470. 10 E. 4.) by the name of Margaret Lady Hungerford and Botreaux, she declared her Will; whereby she ordained, 
m Claus. 49 H 6. in dorso m. 8.  that whereas by several Deeds of Feoffment, she had enfeoffed divers persons, of all her Manors, Castles, Hundreds, Lands, etc. in the Shires of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, etc. as well of those that came to her by the death of William late Lord Botreaux, her Father, as of the Manors of Haylesbury, Tudryngton, Hornyngesham, Fenny-Sutton, and Codford, with the appurtenances, in Wiltshire; that her Feoffees should discharge and save harmless every person, which at her request; or at the request of her Lord and Husband, had been bound, for the Ransom of Rob●rt Lord Hungerford and Moleyns', her Son who was then prisoner in Guienne. Furthermore, that if it should please Almighty God not to suffer her so long to live, as that h●r Chapel and Chantry of two Priests, within the Cathedral at Salisbury; and her Alms-House, of one Priest, twelve poor Men, and one Woman at ●aytesbury, were fully perfected, and established; that then such Moneys as should be of necessity taken up upon credit by her Executors for the accomplishing of those works, to be paid and satisfied by her said Feoffees.  
Furthermore, that those her Feoffees should ●ake a Chapel of Lime and Stone, covered with Lead, for her Lord and Husband, adjoining to our Lady Chapel, within the said Cathedral at Sa●●sbury; and likewise found a Chantry of two Priests, to say and pray Divine Service for evermore, within the said Chapel, for the Soul of her said Lord and Husband, and her own Soul. And lastly, that within the term of ten years, they should found an Alms house, in the Town of Haytesbury, of a Schoolmaster, or any other honest Priest, with twelve poor Men, and a Woman, to pray for the Souls of Walter, l●te Lord Hungerford, and others, in such manner and form, as in an Ordinance thereupon to be made, should be more plainly expressed.  
And within little more than a twelve month following, obtained Licence 
n Pat. 1● E. 4. p. 2. m 7.  to found a perpetual Chantry of two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service every day, in a certain Chapel then newly by her built, to the honour of jesus, and the Blessed Virgin his Mother, within the before-specified Cathedral Church of Salisbury, contiguous to the Chapel of the Holy Trinity there; wherein Robert Lord Hungerford her Husband lay buried; for the good estate of King Edward the Fourth, Elizabeth his Queen, Richard Beauchamp, at that time Bishop of Salisbury, during their lives in this World; and afterwards for the health of their Souls; as also for the good estate of her the said Margaret, joha Cheyne of Pynne Esquire, john Mervyn Esquire, Mr. james Goldwell, (the Pope's prothonotary) than Dean of Salisbury. Likewise, for the Souls of the said Robert Hungerford, and her the said Margaret. Also for the Souls of Walter, late Lord Hungerford, and Catherine his Wife, parents of him the said Robert: and for the Souls of William Lord Botreaux. and Elizabeth his Wife, parents of her the said Margaret. Likewise for the Souls of George Westby Esquire, john Cheyne, john Mervyn, and james Goldwell, after this life, and for the Souls of all the faithful deceased.  
Which Chantry she endowed 
o Ibid.  with the Manor of Immere, in Com. Wiltes. and the Advouson of the free Chapel there; as also with three Messages, two hundred Acres of Land, three hundred Acres of Pasture, eight Acres of Meadow, and thirty shillings Rend in Winterborne and Hornington, in the said County; and Moiety of the Manor of Folke, with the Advouson of the Church of Folke, in Com. Dors.  
And having thus done, she gave 
p ●a autog, penes pr●●. Co. Hunt.  thereunto these following Ornaments; viz.  
Two Auter-clothes of white Velvet, upon Velvet, embroidered with Chaplets, and with an Image of our Lady, richly embroidered in the Over-cloth, and my Lord Hungerford his Crest, and his Arms in the Nether-cloth: Also a Frontel of cloth of Gold Tissue, fringed with yellow, blue, and black to the same. Likewise a Chesibill, Albis, Periers, Fane, and Stole of the same, and to the same suit.  
Item, Two A●ter-cloths of white Damask, embroidered with these words, Inclina aurem tuam nobis, O Regina C●lorum; with a Frontell of red Velvet, embroidered with clouds and knots of Sikils in the middle and a Chesibil of the same, embroidered with those words; and all Apparel thereto belonging.  
Also two Auter-clothes of blue damask, to hang above the Autar; the one of them embroidered with branches of Roses and Lilies, with Letters of Gold, saying, O florence Rosa, Mater Christi Speciosa; with an Image of our Lady, and her child in her Arms, standing in a Sun, and a Moon under her feet. And the other cloth embroidered likewise with Roses and Lilies, and Letters of Gold: saying, Isaias quae cecinit, impleta sunt in virgine: annunciavit Angelus; sanctus replevit spiritus: in the which cloth, is the salutation of our Lady, richly embroidered.  
Item, Another of the same suit, to hang beneath; embroidered with Roses and Lilies, and Letters of Gold, saying, Virgo ab Angelo sal●tata, nostra dignetur abolere peccata; in the which is my Lord Hungerford's Crest, and his Arms, richly embroidered, and a frontel thereto, of white Damask, richly embroidered with Gold and black, with these words, Alme pater, qui ●ilium fecisti unigenitum nasci pro nobis miseris, ex alvo castae virgins, fringed with black and gold; and a Chesibill of the same likewise embroidered, with all the Apparel thereto belonging.  
Item, Two Autar-clothes of crimson Sarsenet; embroidered with Letters of Gold, jesus Maria; and a Frontel thereto, of blue and black Sarsenet embroidered, with her word, Mine assured Truth; and a pair of Vestments, with all the Apparel thereunto belonging.  
Also two Autar-clothes of purple, blue, and black Sarsenet, paled, with a little Crucifix of Mary and john, embroidered in the over-cloth; and a frontel thereto of white and blue Damask, paled, and a Chesibil of purple, blue, and black Satin, with all the Apparel thereto belonging.  
Item, Two Autar-clothes of black Sarsenet, embroidered with Letters of Gold, saying, jesu miserere, Christ miserere, with a Frontel thereto of Linen cloth, embroidered with Letters; saying, jesu miserere, Christ miserere, fringed with black and gold; and a Chesibil embroidered with the same words; with all the Apparel thereto belonging.  
Item, Two Autar-clothes of black Damask, in the over-cloth a Crucifix embroidered of Mary and john; with a frontel ... and a vestment of black Damask suitable thereto.  
Item, Two Autar-clothes, of red and green Baudekyn, for Ferial days; with a Frontell of white and blue Baudekyn, and a vestment, with all the Apparel according to the same.  
Item, Two Autar clothes for Lenten time, of Linnen-cloth; with crosses of Purple in every cloth, and a Crown of Thorns, hanging upon the head of every cross; with a Frontel to the same of black Bokeram between, with Letters of gold, saying, Qui cognoscis 〈◊〉 cordis, p●rce peccatis n●stris, and a Chesibil, with all the Apparel to the same belonging.  
It●m, Four Autar clothes, to lie upon the Autar.  
Item, A Pillow of blue cloth of Baudekyn.  
Moreover he bequeathed to the same Chapel, a plain gilt Chalice, weighing sixteen oune●●s; with a Crucifix in the foot of the same.  
Item, another Chalice gilt, weighing eighteen ounces; with the Image of the Trinity, graven in the Paten▪ and with Benidicamus Patrem & ●ilium, cum sancto spiritu; written in the same place; and with Calicem salut●s recipiam; & nomen Domini invocabo, about the same Chalice.  
Item, A pair of Candlesticks of silver, double gilt, and pounced with the Arms, that longeth to the Passion: and also Hungerford's Arms, the Botreaux Arms, and the Beaumont's Arms, weighing one hundred and seventeen ounces, and an half; with the Arms of the Court●eys, Peverels, Hunger●ords, Botr●aux, and Beaumond.  
Item, A pair of flat Candlesticks of Silver, for ●erial days, weighing twenty eight ounces, and a quartern.  
Item, A pair of Cruets of Silver, the Borders gilded; with Letters written about, Gloria, laus, & honour sit tibi Rex Christ, weighing sixteen ounces.  
Item, Another pair of Cruets of Silver, six square, for ●erial days.  
Item, A Paxbrede of Silver and gilt, with an Image of our Lady, standing in a Sun, weighing four ounces, an half, and a quarter.  
Item, A Paxbrede of Ivory, with an Imag● of our Lord, as he sweat Blood and Water.  
Item, Another Paxbrede of Mother of Pearl, bordered with blue, and a Crucifix of Silver and gilt in the middle▪ weighing six ounces save a quarter.  
Item, A Sacring Bell of Silver, weighing ten ounces, and half a quarter.  
Also a fair new Mass Book, well corrected, in the which is set, at the beginning of the Book, the Obits of William Lord▪ Botreaux, and Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of john Lord Beaumond, Father and Mother to the foresaid Lady▪ Dame Margaret Hungerford: the obit of the said john Lord Beaumond, and Catherine his wife; Henry Lord Beaumont his Son, and Elizabeth his Wife: the Obits of Robert Lord Hungerford, Husband to the said Lady. Dame Margaret, Walter Lord Hungerford, and Catherine his wife, his Father and Mother, Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, and joan his Wife, his Grandsire and Grandam: and the Obits of Walter Hungerford, that died in Provence, and Dame Margaret Rodeny, eldest Brother and Sister to the said Robert Lord Hungerford.  
Item, Another fair new Mass Book, well corrected, in the which is contained all th● said Obits, in the latter end of the Book.  
Item, An Antiphoner well noted, with an Image of jesus, limmed in the first Letter D. of the Story of Advent.  
Item, An whole Legend, with two Corbetclasps, and with a Table in the last end, to induce Men in reading, to understand, long or short.  
Item, An Ordinal of Salisbury- Use, well corrected, and two Processionals of the same use, well corrected.  
Item, A Corporas-case of cloth, of Tissue, Crymsin, with a Corporas in the same, of fine lawn.  
Item, Another Corporas-Case of blue Cloth of gold, with jesus embroidered in the middle, with Orient Pearl; and a Corporas of fine Lawn in the same.  
Item, Another Corporas Case of red Velvet, embroidered with jesus and Maria; and a Corporas of fine Lawn in the same. And another Corporas-Case of White Damask, embroidered with jesus and Maria; and a Corporas of Lawn in the same.  
Item, A Carpet of Oaken leaves, bordered with blue, and a trail of Roses, white and red.  
Item, Another Carpet of red and yellow.  
Item, A Cushion of red and green Baudekyn; and another Cushion of red worsted, to kneel on.  
Item, A long Cushion of black Sarsenet, embroidered with jesus miserere; and Christ miserere. And another Cushion of black board Alexander, to kneel upon. Also a long Cushion and a short Cushion of Motley Cloth of gold.  
Item, Two Curtains of Linen Cloth, to cover the Images with, in the Lent, of elle-broad Cloth; two leves of breadth, and three yards of length.  
Item, An Hanging of Linnen-Cloth, to cover the Pictures of the Chapel, in Lent time; round about, from the one Arch to the other.  
At the same time also, the obtained the like Licence 
q Pat. 1● R. 4. p. 2. m. 15.  to found that Hospital at Heighresbury, beforementioned, for one Chaplain, twelve poor men, and one Woman (the Chaplain to be Warden) to celebrate divine service every day, in the Parish Church of Heigtesbury, for the good estate of the persons abovementioned; and for the health of the Souls of all before-specified: which she endowed with the Manors of Chevril- Burnell, and Chevril- Hales, (otherwise called Chevril- magna) in the same County of Wiltes. and gave thereunto xx Loads of Wood, yearly, out of her Wood of Southlegh, in that County.  
After which, 8 Aug. an. 1476. (16 E. 4.) she declared her Will 
r Ex auto●r penès pra●f. Co. Hunt.  at Heytesbury. Whence I have thought fit to take notice of the vast charge she was at, in the redemption of Robert Lord Hungerford and Molyns her Son, taken Prisoner in Guienne (as hath been already observed) as also of other her disbursements and losses, which were;  l. s. d. In sending Chester-Herald into France, sundry times, by the space of seven years and sixteen Weeks, to procure his enlargement, 140 00 00. In gifts and rewards to those, who had part in him, 733 06 08. In Apparel sent to him, with an Ambling Horse to please his Friends; and for healing his wounds, 176 00 00. For meat and drink, by the space of seven years and sixteen Weeks, for himself and his Servants, at xl s. a week, before he was put to his finance, 760 00 00. For the like board for himself and his servants, by the space of LXXX weeks, after he was put to his finance; viz. vi s. viij d. a day, 186 13 04. For his Finance, over and above all other expenses and costs, 6000 00 00. For Exchange of money viij d. by the Noble (for payment of his Ransom) being 7690 l. paid, 769 00 00. In Gifts to divers Noblemen, which were sureties for her, upon borrowing of money, to pay this Ransom; and to quit those Lords harmless, 945 06 00. Lost in the sale of Plate, which she sold towards that payment, 160 00 00. Item, Paid for her Sons Expenses, from the time he landed in England, until the time he went to Florence; with Gifts and rewards to great Lords and other, after he escaped out of the Tower of London; and for his Licence to go to Florence, 768 13 04. Paid for his Shipping and Expenses, 255 00 00. Paid in Expenses of his Wife, Children, and Servants, by the space of seven years, and xuj weeks; with the Expenses of Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, Son and Heir of her said Son, waiting upon the Earl of Warwick, in the King's Service (after the departing of King Henry) arrayed and accompanied for the War, 800 00 00. Paid to her said Sons Creditors to whom he was indebted, before he went out of England, 400 00 00. Paid and spent for the Composition of the Lands of her late Husband, Robert Lord Hungerford, which had been divers times seized, and given to several great Lords, 2160 00 00. In the charge of being under the Arrest of the Earl of Wiltshire, by the King's Command; and to be restored to her Lands and Goods, 400 00 00. In the loss which she sustained, when she was put into the Abbey of Ambresbury, by the Lord Chancellor of England, at the King's Command; her movable Goods of great value being there burnt (viz. Beds of Cloth of gold, Arras and silk Hangings for Halls and Chambers; Plate, money, and other stuff) to the value of 1000 l. more; besides repairing the Lodgings so burnt, 200 00 00. Item, When the Duke of Clarence, and the Earl of Warwick went out of England against the Kings Will: She being then put in Ward to the young Duchess of Norfolk: In making means to the King, to be at Zion; cost her, 200 00 00. Item, Whereas Robert late Lord Hungerford, her Husband, ordained by his last will, to have a Chapel for his Sepulture builded, adjoining to our Lady Chapel, in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury, and two Priests there to be founded; and livelihood amortized therefore; and his and her Obits to be kept solemnly in the said Church. Which Chapel she did make accordingly; and removed his Body thither into a Vault of Marble, and made another Tomb for herself: all this cost, 497 00 00. Item, In Ornaments for the said Chapel; viz. three pair of Candlesticks of Silver; whereof one pair gilded; Three pair of Cruets, whereof one pair gilded: Three Pax-bredes; one Bell of Silver, Nine pair of Altar-clothes; Nine pair of Vestments; Mass-Books, Leigers, and other necessaries to the Chapel, 200 00 00. Item, For Licence to amortize the Manors of Immer and Homyngton, in Com. Wiltes. and the Manor of Folke, in Com. Dors. to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, for maintenance of those two Priests, and keeping the said Obits for ever, 176 13 04. Item, Whereas Walter late Lord Hungerford built an Almeshouse for xii poor men and one woman; and an House for a Schoolmaster, being a Priest; as well to teach Grammar, as to have the rule and oversight of those poor men, and woman, at Haytesbury, in Com. Wiltes. and ordained that the Manors of Chyverell- Burnell, and Chyverell- Halys, alias Chyverell magna, should be amortised to the said Schoolmaster, poor men, etc. and their Successors. This being not performed in his days; she paid for the effecting thereof, 200 00 00. Item, In other sums, upon other occasions which she paid, all which computed, amounted to 26180 marks 06s. 08d.  
But the next year following the departed 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. s.  this Life, and was buried in the Cathedral at Salisburg.  
I now come to Robert. 
Robert.  Son and Heir to the last Robert, by this Margaret Lady Botreaux abovementioned. This Robert, in 19 H. 6. (which was in his Father's life time) by the name of Robert Hungerford Esq having married 
u Claus. 19 ●. 6 m. 33. Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  Alianore the Daughter and Heir of Sir William Molins' Knight, Lord Molyns, Son and Heir to Sir William Molins' Knight and Margery his Wife deceased; and Cousin and Heir to them the said Sir William and Margery; making proof 
x Claus. 19 ●. 6 m. 33. Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Age of her the said Alianore, and doing his Fealty, had Livery 
y Clau●. 19 ●. 6 m. 33. Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Lands of her Inheritance: And, in 14 H. 6. by the name 
z Pat. 24 H. 6. p. 1. m. 4.  of Sir Robert Hungerford Knight, Lord Molyns, obtained a Grant 
a Pat. 24 H. 6. p. 1. m. 4.  of C l per annum to himself and the said Alianore his Wife, and the Heirs of her the said Alianore, to be paid out of the Exchequer; until such times as Lands of the like value should be assigned unto them.  
In 31 H. 6. he was (amongst others) retained 
b Rot. Vase. 31 H. 6. m. 4. Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in that Expedition, then made into Aquitane, under the Conduct of john Tibalt Earl of Shrewsbury, with a certain number of men at Arms and Archers; viz. himself, and one Banneret, two Knights, fifty six men at Arms, and six hundred Archers on Foot. Where, endeavouring 
c 〈…〉  the relief of Chastillon, then besieged by the French, that renowned Earl had the hard fate to be slain 
d 〈…〉  and he taken 
e 〈…〉  Prisoner. Whereupon Alianore Countess of Arundel, Lady Matravers and Hungerford (sometime Wife of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight, his Grandfather) by her Testament 
f 〈…〉 , bearing date 20 Julii, on 1455. (33 H. 6.) gave unto him all her Wool, then being in her Manor of Haytesbury, valued at C marks, towards the payment of his ransom; upon condition that he came alive out of Prison.  
By which help and other supplies, from Margaret Lady Hungerford and Botreaux, his Mother, (as hath been already observed) after seven years, and four months' durance, he was enlarged. Whereupon, in 38 H. 6. in consideration 
g Rot. Fran. 28 H. 6. m. 6.  of his manifold services, and adventures in the Civil Wars of that time, against the King's Enemies: as also his Services in France with five hundred men at Arms, at his own expenses, for the space of one whole month, over and above the time he had been retained; where he reduced 
h Rot. Fran. 28 H. 6. m. 6.  divers places and Castles to the King's obedience. And likewife, considering 
i Rot. Fran. 28 H. 6. m. 6.  his misfortune, in being there wounded, taken Prisoner and detained for a long time; and lastly put to ransom 
k Rot. Fran. 28 H. 6. m. 6.  himself for twelve thousand marks and upwards (for these are the words of the Grant) he obtained Licence 
l Rot. Fran. 28 H. 6. m. 6.  to transport fifteen hundred Sacks of Wool, into any Foreign parts, without payment of Custom for the same: As also to 
m Rot. Franc. 38 H. 6. m. 2.  travel beyond Sea; and to take as many with him in his Company; with gold, silver, and other necessaries, as should be suitable to his degree.  
Whereupon he went 
n Ex autogr. penès praef. Co. Hunt.  to Florence. Whence (ere long) returning, and siding 
o Stews Ann. in ● E. 4.  with the Lancastrians at Towton-field; upon the loss of that day, he fled 
p Stews Ann. in ● E. 4.  to York, where King Henry then was; and thence with him into 
q Stews Ann. in ● E. 4.  Scotland: by reason whereof he was attainted 
r Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 20. , in the Parliament begun 4o Nou. 1 E. 4. Notwithstanding which King Edward took such compassion 
s Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 20.  on Alianore his Wife; as also on his two younger Sons and one Daughter: that, having granted 
t Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 20.  all his Lordships, Manors, and Lands to john Lord Wenlok, he committed 
u Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 20.  her and them to the Custody of that noble Lord, for a fitting support, so long as he the said Robert should live: the Lands whereof he was then seized; and at that time in the Crown by reason of his attainder, being 
x Esc. 4 E. 4. n. 56.  the moiety of the Manor of Stoke- Moils, in Com. Oxon. ... the Manors of South- Cadbury, Helbroke, Mapurton, Clopton, Halton, and Hatherley, in Com. Somers.; the Manors of South- Pole, Harliston, Plimtre, Sutton Lucy, Colewyke, Wolmyston; and the third part of the Manor of Week- Cobeham in Com. Devon. the Manors of Somerford- Manduit, and Funtell- Giffard Heightesbury,, ... in Hornyngesham, Fenny-Sulton, and Codford, with the Hundred of Heightesbury, in Com. Wilts. And in right of Alianore his Wife (Daughter and Heir to William Lord Molyns) of the Manors of Ludgarsale, Adyngton, Weston- Turvile, Ilmere, Aston- Molyns, Chadisley- Molyns, Stoke- Pogeys; and Dytton, in Com. Buck-Henley upon Thames, Broughton, Bampton- Aston Bampton- Stanlake,; and Swereford, in Com. Oxon. Pengelly, Polruen- Molyns, and Trengef, in Com. Cornub.  
But, in 3 E. 4. the Lancastrians making head, in the North; and possessing 
y Ex vet. pergamená penès W. Pie●pont ar.  themselves of divers Castles; he flew out again, being 
z Ex vet. pergamená penès W. Pie●pont ar.  the chief of those, who were in the Castle of Alnwike, with five or six hundred Frenchmen: and soon after that at 
a 〈…〉  Hexham; where, being taken 
b 〈…〉  Prisoner in Battle, he was conveyed 
c 〈…〉  to Newcastle, and there beheaded 
d 〈…〉 ; but was buried 
e 〈…〉  in the North Isle of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury.  
By the before-specified Lady Alianore his Wife, he had issue 
f 〈…〉  three Sons; Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, Walter, and Leonard.  
Which Alianore surviving him, afterwards married to Sir Oliver Manningham Knight, and lieth buried at Stoke- Pogeys, with this Epitaph;  
Hîc, hoc sub lapide sepelitur corpus venerabilis Dominae, Alianorae Molins, Baronissae, Quam prius desponsavit dominus Robertus Hungerford miles, & Baro. Et hanc postea nupsit honorabilis Deminus, Oliverus Maningham miles; quorum animabus, etc.  
To this last mentioned Robert succeeded Thomas, 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas sided 
g lb.  with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, for a while (who then took part with King Edward the Fourth) But afterwards 
h lb.  falling off, and endeavouring the restauration of King Henry the Sixth, was seized on, and tried 
i lb.  for his life at Salisburg, on Monday preceding the Feast of St. Hilary, 8 E. 4. before Richard Duke of Glouc. William Earl of Arundel, Anthony Lord Scales, john Lord Audley, Humphrey Lord Stafford of Suthwite, William Lord Sturton, and others. Where he had judgement 
k lb.  of Death, as a Traitor, and suffered accordingly the next day. But, in 1 H. 7. his Attainder, (as also that of Robert his Father) being reversed 
l Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 717. , in Parliament, his Heir had restitution 
m Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 717.  of his Lands and Honours.  
This Thomas had to Wife 
n ●atal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, Daughter to Henry Earl of Northumb. who, surviving him, married 
o Pat. 19 E. 4. p. 1. m. 10.  to Sir Laurence Raynesford Knight; and afterwards 
p l. a. in officio A●m. f 75. b.  to Sir Hugh Vaughan Knight, and departing 
q l. a. in officio A●m. f 75. b.  this life 5 julii, an. 1522. (14 H. 8.) was buried 
r l. a. in officio A●m. f 75. b.  in the midst of St. Michael's Chapel, in St. Margaret's Church at Westm.  
By which Anne, he had Issue 
s 〈…〉  one Sole Daughter his Heir, called Mary; whose Wardship, upon the death of Margaret her great Grandmother, which happened 
t 〈…〉  7 Febr. 7 E. 4. (she being at that time eleven years of age) was granted 
u 〈…〉  to William Lord Hastings, Lord Chamberlain to King Edward the Fourth, who thereupon gave 
x 〈…〉  her in marriage to Edward his Son and Heir. Which Mary (from whom the present Earl of Huntingdon is descended) used 
y 〈…〉  the title of Lady Hungerford, Homet, Botreaux, Moules, Molins and Peverell; (as by the circumference of her Seal appearth) and brought a large Estate to her Husband, as by this following Schedule 
† 〈…〉  will appear.   l. s. d. In Com. Buck Brechill cum pertin. 25 01 11. Addington, 12 00 00. Aston-Molins, 11 17 00. In Com. Oxon. Aston-Bampton, 27 06 00. Gollyfers in Bampton, 08 16 06. Stanlacke, 13 10 03. Broughton and Nether Silken, 12 16 11. Stoke-Mules, 13 13 06. In Com. Wiltes. Lea, Brinckworth, and Claverton, 28 00 01 ob. Whitleigh, 13 06 08. Rowdon and Chippenham 19 15 10. Orston George, 05 00 00. Russhall, 47 05 09. Orwell in Trowe, 04 00 00. Bampton, Fisherton, and Winterbornstocke, 05 02 08. Box, 12 00 00. Warmyster, 10 13 06. Honybrudge, Bradford and Tirling, 22 03 04. Hempford, Milln, Wroxall and Tesfont-Ewyas, 00 05 00. quia in lite inter D. Hunt. & haeredes Walt. Hungerford.    In Com. Somers. Newton St. Lo, 29 13 04. Publow and Pensford, 43 02 06. In Com. Devon. Plymtre, 16 15 06. Dupford, 30 11 04. Langford-Leicester, 26 01 08 ob. q. South-Poole, 25 06 06. Harleston, 06 12 06. Wick-Cobham tertia pars, 02 10 08. Wulmaston, 02 13 04. Stanborough Hundred, 06 13 04. In Com. Cornub. Codford Farley, 03 09 11. Hervena mediet. 01 06 03. Hilton tertia pars, 02 19 09. Retyres, and Hyres, 02 19 11. Hendre magna & parva, 01 16 01. Pengelly, 13 10 02 ob. Park mediet. 08 11 11. Hamelethey, Tresoderen mediet. 09 11 00. Daunant and Nanfrith, 01 10 00. Penhale, 02 09 04 ob. Trevigo cum aliis, 02 07 11 ob. Rillaton-Peverelmedietas, 01 14 02 ob. q. Crackhampton, 13 17 06. Newland medietas, 01 09 04. In Com. Buck. Stoke-poges, and Estburnham, 48 13 06 ob. Begington, 20 00 00. Chippenham, 50 12 11. Cherdesley, 13 02 05. Eton and Nova Windsor, 01 10 01. Ludgarshall, 22 11 04. Illmere, 11 17 00. Weston-Turveyle, 10 00 00. In Com. Oxon. Henly super Thames, 05 10 00. In Com. Wilts. Britford, 56 12 06. Bremelshane, 02 06 04. Somerford Maudytt, 36 08 07. In Com. Somers. North Cadbury, 64 08 01 ob. q. South Cadbury, 25 04 05 q. Halton, 11 07 02. Holbrooke, 08 00 06. Mapton, Hatherley and Clopton, 29 19 04. Kilmersdon2nd Walton, 41 12 01 ob. Hundred of Kylmersdon Babington and Welne, 07 00 00. Wooton-Courtney, 33 13 06. South-Petherton, 40 00 00. In Com. Cornub. B●treaux-Castell, 07 02 04 ob. Northevale, 35 07 11 ob. q. Lavant, 45 02 07 ob. q. Bodelet, 57 01 08 q. Penhele, 56 03 08 ob. In Com. Warw. W●odcote juxta Kenelworth, 07 06 08.  
Besides all this, Richard Duke of Glouc. (afterwards King, by the name of Richard the III.) obtained a considerable part of the Hungerford's Lands as Farley Heightredbury, etc. Walter Lord Hungerford (who was beheaded temp. H. 8.) possessing also divers fair Lordships by virtue of an Entail on the Heirs Male.  
¶ Having thus done with the chief Line of this Noble Family, I may not omit to take notice, that Robert the last Lord Hungerford, of that Christian name, had a second 
z ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  Wife, called Catherine, Daughter to Reginald West, Lord La Warr, by whom he had Issue 
a ●x Coll. R. Gl. S.  (as before is observed) two Sons; Walter, and Leonard, and one Daughter, called Fridiswide, who became a Nun at Zion.  
Which Walter, upon 
b 〈…〉  the landing of Henry Earl of Richmund (at Milford Haven) in 2 R. 3. being suspected 
c 〈…〉  for a Well wisher to him; was sent 
d 〈…〉  for by King Richard. But, being on his way towards him, a little below Stony-Strasord, in the Custody of Robert Brakenbury, Lieutenant of the Tower of London; he made his escape 
e lb. n. 40. , in the night: and, hasting to the Earl of Richmund, met 
f lb. n. 40.  him not far from Temworth. Whereupon, he had his share in the benefit of that glorious Victory, which was soon after obtained against that King at Boswarth- field.  
After which, in 13 H. 7. he put 
g Ibid. 6●5. n. 30.  himself in Arms, again, for King Henry against the Cornish men, then risen on the behalf of Perkyn-Warbeck (that Counterfeit Duke of York, of whom our Historians make ample mention.) And afterwards 
h Ex coll R. Gl. S.  being one of the Privy Council to King Henry the VIII. married 
i Ex coll R. Gl. S.  jane, Daughter of William Bul●●rode; by whom he had Issue 
k Ex coll R. Gl. S.  Sir Edward Hungerford of Hayresbury, in Com. Wilts. Knight; and Elizabeth a Daughter, married to Sir john Bourchier.  
Which Sir Edward, 
Edward.  by jane his Wife, Daughter 
l 〈…〉  to john Lord Z●uche of Haryngworth, had Issue 
m 〈…〉  Walter: who having Summons 
n 〈…〉  to Parliament, in 28 H. ●. there took his place 
o 〈…〉  8 Iun●i the same year. But, in 31 H. 8. he was attained 
† 〈…〉  in Parliament, and upon the 28 of july, 32 H. ●. suffered Death 
p 〈…〉  on Tower-Hill, (with Cromw●ll Earl of Essex:) the Crimes laid to his charge 
q 〈…〉 , being the retaining a Chaplain, called William Bird, who had called the King an Heretic: Likewise, that he had procured certain persons, by Conjuration, to know how long the King should live: and that he had practised the Sin of Buggery. Leaving Issue 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , by Susan his first Wife, Daughter 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir john Danvers Kt. Sir William Hungerford of Farley-Castle in Com. Wiltes. Knight. Who, by Anne his first Wife, Daughter 
† Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir William Dormer of Ascot, in Com. Buck. Kt, had Issue 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Edward, who died young; and three Daughters; Susan Married to Michael Ernley of canning's in Com. Wilts. Esquire, Lucia to Sir john St. john of Lydiard; and jane to Sir john Kerne of ... in Com. Glamorgan, Knight. And, by Alice his second Wife, Daughter 
t Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to William Lord Sandys, two Sons; Sir Edward Hungerford Knight, one 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth, who died 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  without Issue: and 
y Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Anthony Hungerford of Burton- Inges, in Com. Oxon. Knight. As also a Daughter, called Mary, who became the Wife 
z Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of ... Baker of ... in Com. Essex.   

Sir john Cornwall Knight, Lord Fanhope.  
[11 H. 6.]  
AS to the Parentage of this person, forasmuch as I cannot say any thing certain; I shall come to what I have seen most memorable of him, in order of time.  
In 20 R. 2. being retained 
a Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 2. n. 24.  to serve the King, during his Life, he obtained a grant 
b Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 2. n. 24.  for C. Marks per annum, to be paid out of the Cunage of Cornwall. And, in 2 H. 4. having behaved 
† Holin●●●. p. 51● b. n. 4.  himself gallantly, in just against a Frenchman, at York, the King himself being there present; obtained 
* Holin●●●. p. 51● b. n. 4.  Elizabeth, his Sister (Widow 
c Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5. per Inspex.  of john Holland Earl of Huntingdon) in Marriage. Whereupon he had a grant 
d Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5. per Inspex.  from Henry Prince of Wales (eldest Son to King Henry the Fourth) to himself and to the said Elizabeth his Wife, of the Castle and Manor of Trematon, with the Manors of Calestroke, Asheburgh; the Castle and Park of Restormel, the Manor of Restormel; the Manors of Penlyn, and Penknyth; the Burroughs and Towns of Lostwithiel, and Camelford; the whole Fishing of the River of Fowey; with the Manors of Tewynton, Moresh, and Tyntagel, to enjoy during the life of her the said Elizabeth.  
After that, in consideration 
e Ib.  of his laudable Services unto King Henry the Fourth, as also to the Prince his Son, as well in Peace as War; he obtained from the same Prince a grant 
f Ib.  of an Annuity of four hundred Marks, for his own life, in reversion after the death of his said Wife, payable out of the before-specified Castles, Manors, and Lordships. And in 7 H. 4. in another Tournament held at London, jousted 
* Holin●●●. p. 532. a. n. 30.  there against a ScotishKnight. In 3 H. 5. he was 
† Ib. p. 553. a. n. 50.  with King Henry in that famous Bartel of Agincourt, where the English were Victorious. And in 5 H. 5. was constituted 
g Rot. 〈◊〉. 5 H. 5. m. 27.  one of the Commissioners (together with Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick) to treat with William Lord of Mountenay, Captain of the Castle of Caen in Normandy, touching the surrender thereof. Also, in 9 H. 5. upon 
h T. Wals. p. 453.  the return of King Henry from France, he was left 
i T. Wals. p. 453.  behind, for the defence of those parts. And, in 4 H. 6. in consideration 
k Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  of his special Services, both in Peace and War, performed to King Henry the Fifth, and likewise to that King; obtained a farther grant 
l Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 5.  of all the before-specified Castles, Manors and Lands, to hold after the death of the said Elizabeth, during the King's pleasure; paying C Marks per annum to the Exchequer, at Easter and Michaelmass by even portions.  
Moreover, in farther consideration 
m Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 2.  of his great Services to the same King Henry the Fifth, and his Progenitors, in England, France, and Normandy; and for that 
n Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 2.  he had married the said Elizabeth Countess of Huntingdon, Mother to King Henry the Fourth, he was advanced 
o Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 2.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, in full Parliament, 17 julii 11 H. 6. by the Title of Lord Faunhope; it being the last day of that sitting. And in 12 H. 6 was made 
† Holingsh. p. 609 a. n. 40.  Governor of the Town of St. Selerine, then won by assault. Shortly after which, he had a grant 
p Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 1. m. 9  of the Custody of Charles Duke of Orleans, during the time of his restraint in England. And upon the 30 th' of january 20 H. 6. was Created 
† Rot. Parl. 20 H. 6. n. 10.  Baron of Milbroke, to bear that Title as a free Denizen of this Realm, with place in Parliament, etc.  
By his Testament 
q Stafford and Kempe f. 119. b. , bearing date on Tuesday 10 Dec. an. 1443. (22 H. 6.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel of the blessed Virgin, founded by himself in the Churchyard of the Friers-Preachers near Ludgate, in the City of London: and gave to the Covent of those Friars, and their Successors, an yearly Rent of xl Marks, to be received from the Company of Fishmongers within that City, for the Celebration of Divine Service in the said Chapel, according to the tenor of a certain Indenture, made betwixt him, and that Covent.  
He also bequeathed to his Bastard Son john, then being at Ampthill, CCC Marks; and in Case he should die before his arrival to xxi years of Age, appointed that his other Bastard Son Thomas, should have that money. And, departing 
r Esc. 22. H. 6. n. 21.  this life upon the first day of December, the same year, without lawful Issue; being then seized 
s Esc. 22. H. 6. n. 21. , only for term of life, by the King's gift, of the Manors of Calstoke, Trematon, Restormel, Tewyngton, Moresh, Penknegh, Penlyn, tintagel; and of the Burroughs of Lostwithiel, and Camelfo●d: all in Cornwall. Likewise of the Manors of Ampthull, My●broke, Houghton, Tyngreth Flytwike, and Peling in Com. Bedf. was buried 
t 〈…〉  in the said Chapel at the Black Friars, accordingly.   

Francis Lord Cottington.  
[7 Car. 1.]  
THis Francis being 
* 〈…〉  fourth son to Philip Cottington of Godmanston, in Com. Somerset, by jane his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Biflete, had his first Education under Sir Charles Cornwallis, Knight, whilst he was Resident in Spain. And being a person of great natural parts, solid understanding, and excellent judgement, in 11 jac. was constituted 
† 〈…〉  one of the Clerks of the Council. After which in the Month of january, an. 1616. (14 jac.) he was sent 
a An 〈◊〉 R. Jac. pe. Ca●d.  by King james into Spain, to recall Sir john Digby Knight, at that time Ambassador there. And in an. 1621. (19 jac.) being then Agent 
b Ibid.  in those parts for the King, was designed 
c Ibid.  Secretary for the Prince, instead of Th. Murrey. Meriting therefore very much, for his faithful Services there; being (after four years stay in those parts) returned, he was created 
d Pat. 20 Jac. p. 2.  Baronet, 16 Febr. 20 jac.  
And afterwards, his Prudence and gravity growing more conspicuous, upon the 18th of April, 5 Car. 1. being constituted 
e Pat. 5 Car. 1. p. 19  Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer; he was sent Ambassador 
† 〈…〉  into Spain, to treat of Peace with that King, as also (10 julii 7 Car. 1) advanced 
f 〈…〉  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Cottington of Hanworth, in Com. Midd. Moreover, gaining yet farther trust with that King, upon 
g Pat. 9 Car. 1. p. 4. in 〈◊〉.  his Progress into Scotland in the ninth year of his reign, he had Commission 
h Pat. 9 Car. 1. p. 4. in 〈◊〉.  bearing date 30 Maii, to exercise the Office of Lord Treasurer, during the whole time of his Majesty's absence, which he managed with such discretion and fidelity; that, shortly after his return he was made Master 
i Pat. 10 Car. ●. p. 32.  of the Wards; scil. 25 Martii 10 Car. 1. And, standing perfectly loyal to him in the time of his great troubles and sad afflictions, when he was necessitated to repair to Oxford, and to Garrison that City, for the defence of his royal person; he was there constituted 
k Inter memoranda Clerici de Coron●.  his Lord Treasurer of that little, which he could then obtain for a mean support. In which employment and otherwise, he served him with great affection and fidelity, till all was lost. And in September next after the barbarous murder of that King (scil. an. 1649.) was again sent Ambassador into Spain (together with Sir Edward Hide Knight, Chancellor of the Exchequer) whence he never returned; but, departing this life at Ualedolid, was there buried.  
He married 
l 〈…〉  Anne, Daughter to Sir William Meredith Knight, Widow of Sir Robert Bret Knight; by whom he had Issue 
m 〈…〉  one Son called Charles; and Anne a Daughter; neither of which survived. So that Francis the Son of M●nrice Cottington, his Brother, became Heir to his Estate.   

William Phelip Lord Bardolf.  
[16 H. 6.]  
THis William was Son 
a 〈…〉  to Sir john Phelip of Donyngton, in Com. Suff. Kt. (a valiant Soldier under 
b 〈…〉  King H. 5. in his Wars of France) and, having Married 
c 〈…〉  joan, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Thomas Lord Bardolf; in 9 H 5. upon 
d 〈…〉  the Death of Avicen Widow of the said Thomas, doing his Fealty, had Livery 
e 〈…〉  of that purparty of those Lands, which thereby descended to her, she being 
f 〈…〉  at that time twenty six years of Age. And, being Treasurer 
† 〈…〉  of the Household to that victorious King; had at his death the chief conduct 
* 〈…〉  of his dolorous Funeral.  
IN 8 H. 6. he was retained 
g 〈…〉  to serve the King with nineteen men at Arms, beside himself, and sixty Archers, for one whole year, in the Wars of France; and went 
h 〈…〉  accordingly: And, in 15 H. 6. founded 
i Pat. 15 H. 6. m. 4.  a Chantry for two Priests, to celebrate divine service every day, at the Altar of St. Margaret, in the Church of Denyngton, for the good Estate of himself, and the said joan his Wife, during this life; as also for their Souls after their departure hence; likewise for the Souls of King Henry the Fourth, and King Henry the Fifth, and all the faithful deceased.  
In 16 H. 6. being at that time Chamberlain 
k Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  to the King, he bore the title 
l Pat. 16 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  of Lord Bardolf (though he never had Summons to Parliament.) And, by his Testament 
m Chichley ut supra f. 80. a.  bearing date 1 Dec. an. 1438. (17. H. 6.) wherein he styles himself Lord Bardolf, bequeathed his Body to be buried with his Ancestors at Denyngton abovesaid, before the Altar, in the Chapel of St. Margaret: appointing, that upon the carriage of it thither, twenty Torches should be born about it, at the entrance thereof into every town, through which it should pass. And, that, at his Months-mind twenty four Torches, as also twenty four Tapers, each of them weighing four pounds of Wax, should burn about it, during the time of his Exequys and Mass. Which xxiv Torches to be carried by xxiv of his own poor Tenants, clothed with black, and the xxiv Tapers by xxiv poor Women (his Tenants also) clothed in white; every of them having eight pence a piece for their labour.  
He also appointed; that, as soon as possible after his decease, a thousand Masses should be celebrated for his Soul, by the several Orders of Friars in the Countries of Norfolk and Suffolk, allowing four pence a piece, for every Mass. To joan his Wife, he gave all his Plate of Gold and Silver, or gilt; but, after her decease, the one half thereof to remain unto Elizabeth his Daughter, in case she should be then living. He likewise bequeathed to the Church of Denyngton, after the decease of the same joan his Wife, a certain Mass-Book, called a Gradual, one Silver Censer, and one Legend, for the Souls of Sir john Phelip Kt. as also for his own Soul, and the Soul of joan his Wife, his Friends and Benefactors, and the Souls of all the faithful deceased.  
But, after this, by a Codicil 
n Ibid. 48. ●. a.  bearing date the 8th of july next ensuing, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Churchyard at Denyngton beforementioned: and gave to john Viscount Beaumond and Elizabeth his Wife (his only Daughter) one Cup of Silver gilt, such as his Executors should think fit. And departed this life soon after: for the Probate 
o lb.  thereof bears date 8 julii next ensuing; being then seized 
p Lib. cedul. 19 H. 6. p. ●40. Norff.  of the Honour and Manor of W●rmgey; of the Manors of Stow- Bardolf Northrington; Farewell, in Fincham Whemborgh, Cantele, Strumphaugh, and Castre in Com. Norff. Likewise of the Manor of Watton, in Com. Hertf. Of the Manors of Clopt●n, and I●ketestall, in Com. Suff. Cathorpe, with its appurtenances, and Towns of Friston Normanton, Suddr●ke, Willughby; the moiety of the Town of Ancastre; the Manor of Kishington, with the Towns of Dodington and Dieby; the Manor of Westburgh and Town of Estapton, all in Com. Linc. Also of the Manors of Plumpton, and Berling, in Com. Suss. and Manors of Stoke- Bardolfe, and She●ord in Com. Nott. leaving Henry the ●ldest Son of john Viscount Beaumond, by Elizabeth his only Daughter, his next Heir.  
joan his Wife then surviving. Which joan died 
q Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 30.  upon St. Gregory's day (being Sunday) 25 H. 6. then seized 
r Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 30.  of the moiety of the Manor of Halloughton, in Com. Leic. of the moiety of the Manors of Shelford, and Stoke- Bardolf in come. Nott. of the moiety of the Manors of Halton in Com. Oxon. Westburgh, Rysskington, and Town of Ancastre in Com. Linc. of the Manors of Berling, Plumpton, and Bercompe in Com. Suss. And in Fee-Tail, to the Heirs of her Body by the said Sir William Phelip Knight, late Lord Bardolf, of the Manor and Honour of Wyrmgey, and Manors of Stow- Bardolf Northrington, Farewell, in Fincham, Erpingham, Geberges, Quynburgh, Cantele, Strumpeshagh, Scrowteby, and Castre in Com. Norff. as also of the Manors of Clopton, and Ilketeshale, in Com. Suff. leaving 
s Esc. 25 H. 6. n. 30.  William (Viscount Beaumond) Son of Elizabeth her Daughter, her Cousin and Heir, nine years of Age, and upwards.   

Sutton de Dudley.  
[18 H. 6.]  
IN the time of Queen Elizabeth when Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, and Robert his Brother, Earl of Leicester (Sons to john Dudley; sometime Viscount L'isle, Earl of Warwick, and lastly Duke of Northumberland) powerful men in their days, did flourish; the most learned and expertest Genealogists of that Age, spared not their endeavours to magnify this Family, whence those great men, did, by a younger Son, derive their Descent. Some 
† Will 〈◊〉 and Robert Cook, Clarencieux Ki●● of Arms.  deducing it from Sutton of Sutton, in Holderness, (not far from Kingston upon Hull, in Yorkshire.) Some 
* Samps. Erdiwick Esq  from the Suttons of Sutton- Madoc, in Shropshire: But others from Sutton of Sutton upon Trent, near Newark, in Com. Nott. Whence the Suttons of Aram (near at hand) are descended: Of which opinion was the right learned and judicious Robert Glover, than Somerset Herald; and Henry Ferrer of Badsley- Clinton, in Com. War. Esq (a person likewise much versed in those Studies;) all of them giving probable reasons for those their various conjectures.  
But, that these Suttons of Dudley, did spring from Hugh de Sutton, 
Hugh.  who Married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to William Patric, Lord of the moiety of the Barony of Malpas, in Com. Cestr. most of them do agree: and that the same Hugh had Issue Richard, who took to Wife 
a Ex coll R. Gl. S.  Isabel, the sole Daughter and Heir of Rotheric the Son of Gryffin: 
Richard. john.  and he, Sir john Sutt●n Knight, who by his Deed 
b Ex coll R. Gl. S. , bearing date in 16 E. 2. and sealed with a Cross-fleurè, upon his Shield, calls himself Dominus de Shokelache, & de Malo-passu, and Married Margaret, one of the Sisters and Coheirs to john de Somerie, Baron of Dudley.  
Amongst these different opinions therefore, to put it out of doubt; I shall here exhibit an extract from an Original Deed 
c Autogr. jam bibl. 〈◊〉. , bearing date at Dud●ey, on Monday preceding the Feast of the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin, in 12 E 3. Sciant praesentes & futuri; quod ego Johannes ●ilius Johannis de Sutton super Trent, Dominus de Dudleye, dedi, concessi, & hac praesenti Cariâ menâ confirmavi, Will. filio Petri, Constabulario Castri mei de Dudtey, pro bono servicio suo, unam placeam vasti mei, infra villam de Dudtey, continentem in longitudine sexdecem pedes, & in latitudine tantum, ad superal dificandum: Et jacet inter Shopam praedicti Will. & Collistrigium, & Shopam Thomae Astlyn, & Crucem villae praedictae, ex utra▪ part, etc. Hiis testibus, Fratre Thoma de Londoniis (qui hanc scripsit) Priore de Dudleye, Ricardo Frebody, will, Fisher, etc.  
Which Deed is sealed with his Seal of Arms; viz. two Lions passant; he bearing that Coat in honour of his Mother, the Coheir of Someri. Having therefore said thus much, to manifest the extraction of this Family, thus seated at Dudley, from the Suttons of Notinghamshire; I shall now take notice of what I find otherwise, most memorable thereof.  
In 3 joh. Richard 
Richard.  de Sutton, of that County, gave 
d Rot. Pip. 3 J●h. Nott. Derb.  xii marks and an half, for Livery of his Lands. 
William.  And, in 42 H. 3. William de Sutton, Nephew 
e Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. m. 2.  and Coheir to Henry de Lexinton, Bishop of Lincoln, doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 42 H. 3. m. 2.  of his purparty of the Lands of that Inheritance.  
In 52 H. 3. Robert de Sutton, having been 
g Claus. 52 H. 3. m. ●.  in Arms, with the rebellious Barons; and put to his Composition, according to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth; which was, for the payment 
h Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 3.  of five years' value of his Manor of Warsop, in Com. Nott. unto Queen Alianore, the Wife of King Henry the Third; he obliged 
i Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 3.  himself to her, for that sum accordingly.  
The next is; 
Richard.  that Richard de Sutton (whom I take to be him, that married Isabella, the sole Daughter and Heir to Rotheric the son of Griffyn) in 25 E. 1. was 
k Lit. Pard. 25 E. 1. m. 13.  in that Expedition, then made into Gascoine: and in 28 E. 1. in 
l Rot. Scoc. 28 E. 1. m. 15.  the Scottish-Wars. Then, 
John.  that john, his Son (who married 
m Claus. 19 E. 2. in dorso m. 27.  Margaret, the elder Daughter of Roger de Somerie, Baron of Dudley, Sister and Coheir to john de Someri) by his Deed 
n Claus. 19 E. 2. in dorso m. 27.  bearing date at Westm. 12 Oct. 19 E. 2. passed away all his right and title, to the Castle and Manor of Dudley; as also to the Manors of Seggeley, and new Swynford, in Com. Staff. The Township of Dudley, in Com. Wigorn. The Manors of Bradfeild Soleham, and Bastenden, in Com. Berks. and to all his Lands and Tenements, lying in Rowley- Someri, and Prestwode, within the Precincts of the Forest of Kinfare, in the same County of Staff. unto Hugh le Despenser, Son to Hugh Earl of Winchester.  
But this grant thus made, being extorted 
o Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  from him, through the power of that Hugh, under colour, that he had forfeited all he had, for his adherence to Thomas Earl of Lancaster; as that of the Manor of Eykering, in Com. Nott. by Hugh his Father; they putting 
p Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  him into Prison, and threatening 
q Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  him with death: in 1 E. 3. he obtained restitution 
r Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  of them all.  
To which john de Sutton, 
john.  succeeded john his Son and Heir; who in 12 E. 3. by his Deed 
s Autogr. in bibl. Cotton.  bearing date, as before is expressed, styles himself john, the Son of john de Sutton, upon Trent, Lord of Dudley, etc. And, having been summoned 
t Claus. de eo●●. ann. in 〈◊〉.  to Parliament in 16 E. 3. but no more, departed 
u Esc. 34 E. 3. m. 39  this Life upon Friday the Feast of St. Clement, in 33 E. 3. being then seized 
x Esc. 34 E. 3. m. 39  of the Town of Dudley, in Com. Wigorn. as parcel and member of the Castle of Dudleye, held by Barony: Likewise of the Castle of Dudley, and Manors of Seggessey, Kings-Swynford, Rowley- Someri, Humely, and Pen, in Com. Staff. as also of the Manor of Aston, in Com. North. leaving 
y Esc. 34 E. 3. m. 39  john his Son and Heir of full Age: and Isabel his Wife, 
z 〈…〉  Daughter of john de Cherleton Lord of Powys, surviving. 
a 〈…〉   
Which last mentioned john had Issue another john; whose Wardship and Marriage being granted 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Richard Earl of Arundel, was sold 
c 〈…〉  in 5 R. 2. for CCCL Marks unto Sir Philip le Despenser Knight, Lord of Carlyngton. But of that john, all I have seen, is; that in 12 R. 2. he was 
d Rot. Franc. 12 R. 2. m. 16.  in the Wars of France: and in 2 H. 4. upon the Death of Isabel, his Grandmother, being found 
e Lib. cedul. 2 H. 4. p. 17.  to be xxi years of Age; doing his Homage, had Livery 
f Lib. cedul. 2 H. 4. p. 17.  of those Lands, which she held in Dower; and departed 
g Lib. cedul. 2 H. 4. p. 17.  this Life upon Friday next after the Feast of the Decollation of St. john Baptist, 8 H. 4. being seized 
h Esc. 8. H. 4. n. 46.  of the Burrow of Dudley, in Com. Wigorn. as also of the Castle of Dudlep, with the Manors of Seggeste, Kings-Swynford, Rowley- Someri, Hymtey and Over- Pen in Com. Staff., leaving 
i ●sc. S. H. 4. n. 46  john his Son and Heir five years of Age, which john carried 
† 〈◊〉 p. 584. a. n. 20.  the Standard at the solemn Funeral of that Victorious Prince King Henry the Fifth: and being 
k Rot. Fra. 2 H. 6. n. 2.  a Knight, in 2 H. 6. boar the Title 
l Rot. Fra. 2 H. 6. n. 2.  of Baron of Dudley; at which time he was of the retinue 
m Rot. Fra. 2 H. 6. n. 2.  with Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, Governor of the Castle of Ghisnes; where he continued for the defence of that Fort: and in 6 H. 6. was constituted 
n Pat. 6 H. 6. p. 2. m. 20.  Lieutenant of Ireland, from the last day of April, for the space of two years. In which employment and other his Services, he merited so well, that in 18 H. 6. he had Summons 
o Claus. 18 H. 6. in dorso m. 24.  to that Parliament then held at Reading: and the same year was appointed 
p Rot. Franc. 18 H. 6. m. 5.  one of the Commissioners, to treat with the Duke of Burgundy, or his Ambassadors, upon a Tru●e. Shortly after which, viz. in 22 H. 6. in consideration 
q Claus 22 H. 6. m. 29. Pat. 22 H 6. p. 1. m. 32  of his merits, in the Wars of France, and Normandy, as also in Ireland; and other his Services, as well in the time of King Henry the Fifth, as that King, he obtained a grant 
r Claus 22 H. 6. m. 29. Pat. 22 H 6. p. 1. m. 3●.  of Cl. per annum, to be received out of the Petty-Customs in the Port of London. And in 25 H. 6. being 
† Rot. Fran. 25 H. 6. m. 16.  then one of the Lords of that King's Council, was employed 
* Rot. Fran. 25 H. 6. m. 16.  as an Ambassador (with the Bishop of Chichester) unto the Duke of Britanny, to treat and conclude a Truce betwixt King Henry and him: So likewise in 27 H. 6. (with others) to 
† Rot. Fra●●. 27 H. 6. ●. ●.  the Duke of Burgundy, to treat with him and certain Commissioners from the Flemings, touching a freedom of Trade betwixt the English and them: And in 29 H. 6. as a firm adherer to the Lancastrian Interest, being surprised 
s Stow's Annal  at Gloucester, by Richard Duke of York (upon his return, at that time out of Ireeland) was sent 
t 〈…〉  Prisoner to the Castle of Ludlow.  
Moreover, in 38 H. 6. having been wounded 
u Lel. Itin. Vol. 7. f. 〈◊〉.  at Blore Heath-field, he obtained a grant 
x Pat 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Stewardship of the Lordships of Montgomeri, the Hundred of Chirbury, Halcestre, Terretreve, Kerre, Kedever, and Newtone; to be executed by himself, or his sufficient Deputy, for life: As also another 
y Ibid. m. 1.  grant of xl l. per annum, during his life, out of the Manors of Tyknill, Beaudley, and Ernewode, in Com. Salop. and Marches of Wales; with xxx l. per annum, out of the Manors of Bromesgrove, and Noroton, in Com. Wigorn.: And, by reason of his faithful and constant endeavours, and large expenses in the King's Service, xl l. per annum more, during his Life; to be received out of the issues and profits of those Lordships.  
And, though he was thus faithful to King Henry the sixth (of whose Household he had also been 
z Pat. ●. E. ●. p. 4. m. 10.  Treasurer:) yet did he so comply with King Edward the Fourth, when he obtained the Crown; that in the first year of his Reign, he obtained pardon 
a Pat. ●. E. ●. p. 4. m. 10.  for all such Debts, upon Account, as were due from him, by reason of his exercise of that Office. And afterwards, in consideration 
b Pat. 4. E. 4. p. 1. m. 10.  of his integrity to him; as also for his diligence and great expenses in his service, had a further grant 
c Pat. 4 E. 4. p. 1. m. 10.  of C. Marks per annum more, to be received out of the Revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall. Likewise, in 5 E. 4. another 
d Pat. 5E. 4 p. 2. m 29.  of C l. sterling, per annum, for Life, out of the great and petty Customs, in the Port of Southampton.  
This john was 
e Instit. etc. of the Garter, per ●. A.  one of the Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter, elected towards the later end of King Henry the Sixths' Reign. He was also employed 
* Rot. Franc. 17 ●. 4. m. 2.  as a Commissioner, with William Earl of Arundel, and others, in 17 E. 4. to treat touching a Prorogation of the Truce, betwixt King Edward, and the King of France: and had Summons 
f Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 18 H. 6. until 22 E. 4. inclusive. By Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir john Berkley of Beverstan in Com. Glouc. Knight, and Widow 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Edward Charleton Knight Lord Powys, he had issue 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  three Sons; Edmund, who died in his life time; john from whom the Earls of Warwick and Leicester did derive their Descent; and William Bishop of Durham He had also a Daughter, called Margaret, Wedded 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to George Longvile of Little- Billing in Com. North. Esq.  
Which Edmund, in 7 E. 4. (being then a Kt.) accompanied 
† Rot. Franc. 7 E. 4. m. 12.  john Earl of Worcester, Deputy to George Duke of Clarence, Lieutenant of Ireland, into that Realm, for the Safeguard thereof: And in 13 E. 4. in consideration 
l Pat. 13 E. 4. p. 1. m. ●.  of his expenses in the King's Service, aswel in this Realm, as in Ireland, obtained the Stewardship 
m 〈…〉  of the Manor of Ab●rbury, in Com. Salop. Then in the King's disposal, by reason of the Minority of George, Son and Heir to john Earl of Shrewsbury: but died 
n ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  in his Father's life time; leaving issue, by joice his first Wife 
o ●x coll. R. Gl. S. , Sister and Coheir to john Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester, john, 
p ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  his Son and Heir; as also 
q ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  four other Sons; viz. Arthur, Geffrey, Thomas, and George: and a Daughter called Alianore, Married 
r ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  to Charles Somerset, Earl of Worcester: And by Maud his second Wife, Daughter 
s Ibid.  of Thomas Lord Clifford, two Sons; Thomas who married 
t Ibid.  ... Daughter and Coheir to Lancelot Threlkeld of Gerworth, and 
u Ibid.  Richard a Cl●rk: As also four Daughters; viz. 
x Ibid.  joice Married to William Middleton of Stokkelde, in Com. Ebor. Esq Margarot to Edward Lord Porcys; Alice to Sir john Ratcliff of Ordsale, in Com. Lanc. Knight, and Dorothy to Sir john Musgrave Knight.  
Which john, in 1 R. 3. obtained a grant, 
y Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 3.  to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, of the Manors of Derlaston, Bentley, Tittesoure, Herrwell, Pa●ynton, and Newton, in the Moors in Com. Staff. Bruggenorta, in Com. Salop. and 〈◊〉 in Com. War. And by his Testament 
† 〈…〉  bearing date 17 Aug. an. 1487. (2 H. 7.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried, within the Priory of St. james, at Dudley; appointing, that a Tomb should be let over his Grave.  
Also that xxiv new Torches should be lighted, during the performance of Divine Service at his Funeral; Likewise, that every Priest or Religious Person, coming thereto, should have ivᵈ; and every Clerk, singing, iiid. Moreover, that xx. Marks in money should be disposed in Alms on the same day, and on the Morrow, to poor people, to pray for his Soul; and for the Soul of his Wife, and all their friends. Furthermore, that a thousand Masses should be said for him, so soon as possible, after his Burial; which Masses to cost xvil l xiii s ivd. And, having been Summoned 
z Clau●. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 1 R. 3. till 3 H. 7. died soon after; leaving Issue by Cecelie his Wife, Daughter 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir William Willughby Knight, Edward his Son and Heir, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, (elected 
b In●●●t. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  shortly after the beginning of King Henry the Eighths' Reign:) and summoned 
c Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 7 H. 7. to 21 H. 8. inclusive. Which Edward left Issue 
d Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  john 
john.  his Son and Heir, who took to Wife 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Cecelie one of the Daughters of Thomas Grey, Marquess Dorset.  
It is reported, by credible Tradition, of this john Lord Dudley; that, being a weak man of understanding, whereby he had exposed himself to some wants, and so became entangled in the Usurer's Bonds: john Dudley, then Viscont L'isle, and Earl of Warwick (afterwards Duke of Northumberland) thirsting after Dudley-Castle (the chief seat of this Family) made those Money-Merchants his Instruments, to work him out of it; which by some Mortgage, being at length effected; this poor Lord became exposed to the Charity of his Friends for a subsistence; and spending the remainder of his life in Visits amongst them, was commonly called the Lord Quondam.  
To whom succeeded Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir; who being in that Expedition made into Scotland, in 1 E 6. (and at that time a Knight) was made Governor 
† Holing●● p. 991. a.  of Hume-Castle, upon the render thereof to the English: And found such favour from Queen Mary, that by her Letters 
f Pat. 1&2 Ph. & M.  Patents, bearing date 4 Nou. 2 & 1 Ph. & M. she restored unto him and to the Heirs Male of her Body lawfully begotten, all those Manors of Horburne and Smethwick, with the Advowson of the Church of Horburne, in Com. Staff. As also the whole Priory of Dudley; and Tithes of Norfeild and Sedgley; with divers Messages and Lands lying in Dudley, Tressel, and Cradele, parcel of the possessions belonging to the same Priory; then in the Crown by the attainder of john Duke of Northumberland. And, by other Letters 
g Pat. 2 & 3 Ph & M.  Patents bearing date 31 Dec. 2 & 3 Ph. & M. gave unto him, and to Katherine Bridges, Daughter of Sir john Bridges Knight, Lord Chandoys of Sudeley (one of the Gentlewomen in Ordinary, attending on the said Queen) and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; and for defult of such Issue, to the right Heirs of the said Edward.; all those Lordships of Sedgley, Hymley, and Swinford, with the Parks of Etingshall, Sedgley, and Hymley; the Hays, Forests, and Chases of Ashwood and Chaspell; and all the Land, called Willengesworth, in Sedley; with divers Lands and Tenements in Hymley, Womburne, and Swynden, in Com. Staff. As also by other Letters 
h Pat. 21 〈◊〉. p ... per Inspex.  Patents, the whole Castle of Dudley, the Park, called the Conigre; the Park called the old Park of Dudley; with divers Messages and Lands, lying in Dudley, Rowley, and Sedgley, in Com. Staff. and to the Heirs Male of their two Bodies lawfully begotten; all which came to the Crown, by the forfeiture of the same Duke of Northumberland.  
He was also, by the same Queen, made Lieutenant 
i Pat. 1 & 2 l●b. & M. p. 4.  of the Castle, at Hampnes, in Picardy for life. But having no other Issue by the same Katherine, than one only Daughter, called Anne; Married to Thomas Wylmer a Counsellor at Law; he afterwards took to Wife 
k Catal. of N● b. by R. B.  jane, Daughter to Edward Earl of Derby; and had by her two Sons, Edward and john: And surviving her, lastly Wedded 
l ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  Mary Daughter to William Lord Howard of Essingham.  
This Edward by his Testament 
* Windsor qu. 38. , bearing date 8 julii, an. 1585. (27 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, where his Father and Mother were interred; and departing 
† FF. in officio Arm. f. 13. a.  this Life (in London as it seems) upon the fourth of july, an. 1586. (28 Eliz.) was buried 
* FF. in officio Arm. f. 13. a.  in St. Margaret's Church at Westm.  
To whom succeeded Edward his Son and Heir; 
Edward.  who Married Theodosia the Daughter of Sir james Harington Knight, and by her had Issue one only Son, called Ferdinando, made Knight of the bath at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales, in an. 1610. And three Daughters; Mary married to james Earl of Hume in Scotland; Anne to ... Scombergh a Germane (Father to the famous General Scombergh;) and Margaret to Sir Miles Hobart Knight of the Bath. Which Sir Ferdinando took to Wife Honora the Daughter of Edward Lord Beauchamp, Eldest Son to Edward late Earl of Hertford: but died 
† Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  22 Nou. an. 1621. in his Father's Life time; leaving Issue one sole Daughter, called Frances, for whom he had little regard; betaking himself wholly to a Concobine, on whom he begot divers Children: and so far wasted his Estate, in the support of her and them; that he left not much of that fair Inheritance, which descended to him: and it so clogged with Debts; that, for the disengaging thereof, he Married the said Frances his Granddaughter, and Heir, to Humble Ward, the only Son of William Ward, a Wealthy Goldsmith in London, Jeweller to the late Queen (of which Humble I shall speak farther in due place.) And departing this Life 23 junii, an. 1643. was buried in St. Edmund's Church at Dudley, since pulled down, in the time of the late troubles by reason of its nearness to the Castle.  
¶ Having now done with this Line of the Barons of Dudley; 
〈…〉  I come to john, the second Son to john Lord Dudley. This john, by Elizabeth his Wife 
m 〈…〉  one of the two Daughters and Coheirs of john Bramshot Esq, Lord of the Manors of Eatton, Calbourne, and Whitwell, in the Isle of Uviht; as also of the Manor of Br●mshot, in Com. Such. had Issue Edmund his Son and Heir; which Edmund, upon her Death 
n 〈…〉 , 12 Oct. 14 H. 7. was found 
o 〈…〉  to be thirty six years of Age. And, having been trained up to the Study of the Laws (in Grays-Inne, as it seems by his Arms, then set up, and still remaining in a Window of the Chapel there) became so great a proficient therein; as that (though then but young) in 1 Henr. 7. he was made choice 
p 〈…〉  of to be one of the Privy Council to that prudent Prince, proper prudentiam singularem, fidem, & gravitatem, saith Polyd. Virg. In 19 H. 7. (being then Speaker 
q Herb. Hist. of H. S. p. 6.  of the House of Commons in Parliament) he should have been made Sergeant at Law, upon the 13th of November; But (for what reason appears not) he did Petition 
r Billae sign. 19 H. 7. , that he might be discharged from assuming that Degree. Whereupon the King directed his Precept 
s Billae sign. 19 H. 7.  to William Bishop of London, than Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Commanding his forbearance, to make out any Writ for his Call: and in 22 H. 7. he obtained 
t Pat. 〈◊〉 H. 7. p. 2.  the Stewardship of the Rape of Hastitings in Com. Suss.  
This Edmund wrote a Book 
u 〈…〉 , called Arbor Reipublicae. Whether he, with Richard Empson, another Lawyer (Son to a Sive-maker in Touceter, as our Historians 
x Hist. of H. 7. by the Lord Verulam p. 209.  affirm) discerning King Henry to be of a frugal disposition; did first project the taking advantage against such as had transgressed the penal Laws; by exacting from them the forfeitures, according to those Statutes. Or, whether the King, perceiving so fair a gap open, to rake vast sums of money from his subjects; finding those persons to be fit Instruments for his purpose, did put them upon such courses, for filling his Coffers, 'tis hard to say. But certain it is, that these were they, whom he constituted 
y Polyd. Virg. p. 61●. n. 10.  his judices fiscales (Dudley, being an eminent man, and one that could put hateful business into good Language, as the Lord Verulam saith 
z Hist. of H. 7. ut supra. .) And merited so well in that employment; as that he obtained a grant 
a Esc. 10 H. 7.  of the Wardship and Marriage of Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Edward Grey Viscount L'isle; whom he made 
b Esc. 10 H. 7.  his Wife; and, by her, had issue divers Children.  
But after King Henry had long made use of the services of him and Empson to that end; he exposed 
c Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  them to such advantages as the discontented people had any colour to take against them, for their manifold Extortions. For their course was 
d Hist. of H. 7. ut supra. , to proceed secretly to the Outlary against men; and then seize their Estates. Besides this; having also packt-Jurors 
e Stow's Ann. , upon all occasions, who were sure to them in any Verdict, which served for their purpose; they at length had their just reward for those oppressions. For King Henry the Eighth, in the first year of his Reign (being desirous of popularity) did, by his Proclamation 
f Stow's Ann.  divulge; that whosoever had received Injury by the Injustice of any; should, upon complaint to him, have redress. Which liberty did so encourage the vulgar (who were sufficiently embittered against them) that nothing would then satisfy, but their lives: so that the King to appease the multitude, gave way 
g Stow's Ann. , that they might be legally proceeded against, which accordingly was done. Whereupon this Edmund being arraigned 
h Pet. in Parl. for the restit of his Son, ● H. 8.  at Guild-Hall, in London, upon Monday next after the xv m e of St. john Bapt. 1 H. 8. before Edward Duke of Buck. Henry Earl of Northumb. Thomas Earl of Surrey, George Earl of Shrewsbury, Thomas Earl of Derby, Thomas Prior of St. john's of Jerusalem, in England; Sir Charles' Somerset Knight, Lord Herbert; Stephen jenning's, than Mayor of the City of London, Sir john Fineaux Knight, Sir Robert Reed Knight, Sir William Hodie Knight, Robert Brudnell, Humphrey Coningesby, Sir john Fisher Knight, john Boteler, William Grevil, Sir Thomas Lovel Knight, Sir Edward Poynings Kt. Sir Henry Marney Knight, Sir Thomas Englefeild Knight, and Sir Thomas Drury Knight, Justices, to inquire, etc. upon an Indictment of divers high Treasons; and thereupon convicted; he was on Wednesday, next preceding the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin, attainted 
i Hist. of H. 8. ut. Sup●a. p 12.  in Parliament: and had his Head smitten 
k Ibid. p. 14.  off, on Tower Hill (with Empson, who had been-tryed at Northampton) for the People's satisfaction, upon the 28th of Aug. 2 H. 8. by virtue of the King's Special Precept, to that purpose, leaving Issue three Sons; john 
† Pat. 4. ●liz. p. 4.  Andrew, and Jerome 
* More qu. 26.  and a Daughter Married to William Lord Stourton. Which Andrew, being 
† Annal of Q. Mary by Godw.  afterwards a Knight; and in 
* Annal of Q. Mary by Godw.  that Conspiracy upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth, for raising the Lady jane Grace to the Royal Throne, had (with others) sentence 
† Annal. of Q. Mary by Godw.  of Death, in 1 Mariae for the same. Of these, john the Elder scarce of 
l Pet. in Parl. ut. supra.  eight years of Age at his Father's Death, had to his Guardian 
m Pet. in Parl. ut. supra.  Edward Guildford, Esq of the Body to the King. Who, by his Petition 
n Pet. in Parl. ut. supra. , exhibited in Parliament 3 H. 8. obtained a special 
o Pet. in Parl. ut. supra.  Act, for the Repeal of the said Edmund's Attainder; and restitution of this john, in name, blood, and degree; so that he might enjoy all his Father's Lands.  
Being therefore thus young, many years passed, before he appeared in any public Employment; so that till 15 H. 8. I have not seen any farther mention of him: but than it appears, that he was Knighted 
p Stow's Ann.  by Charles Brandon Duke of Suff. General of those forces sent into France, against the Duke of Bourbon: Also, that in 19 H. 8. he accompanied 
q Stow's Ann.  Cardinal Woolsey into France, who then went Ambassador thither: and, that in 26 H. 8 being the King's Servant 
r Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 1.  he was made Master 
s Par. 26 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Armoury, in the Tower of London, for life; with the Wages of xiid. per diem, for his Groom, in that Office. Moreover, that in 31 H. 8. he was Master 
† Holing●● p. ●49. b. n. 10.  of the Horse, to the Lady Anne of Cleve, then landed in this Realm, in order to her Marriage with King Henry. And in 32 H. 8. in those triumphal Justs, held at Westm. upon the first of May, and several days after, was 
t Stow's Ann.  the first and principal of the Challenges against all Comers; his Horse being trapped with white Velvet. After which, about two years, by reason of his Descent, on the Mother's side, he was advanced 
u Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 3.  to the Title of Viscount L'isle; 12 Martii, 34 H. 8. and the same year, made 
x Ibid p. 7.  Lord Admiral of England, for life; being a person very comely, and of a Spirit highly aspiring; neither wanting skill, industry, or resolution to attempt great matters, as my Author 
y Life of Edw. 6. by Sir. I. H●yward p. 16.  saith.  
For, in 36 H. 8. he Landed 
z Ib. Stow's Ann.  the King's Army at Leith in Scotland, with a Fleet of CC Sail; on which place, (having wasted Edinburgh) they also set fire. And, the same year, having scoured 
a Herb. hist of H. 8. p. 514.  the Seas towards Scotland; after the King had taken Boloin in France; he was left Lieutenant 
b Life of E. 6. ut. supra p. 17.  there, which he defended against the Da●lfin, and his Army consisting of fifty two thousand men, though the Walls were then much shattered. And when the Daulsin had entered the base Town (not without slaughter of divers English) by a brave Salley 
c 〈…〉  he beat out the French again, with the loss of above eight hundred of their men, than esteemed the best Soldiers in that Realm.  
In 37 H. 8. being 
d 〈…〉  Lord Admiral of England, Wales, and Ireland, he was made 
e 〈…〉  General of all the King's Forces at Sea, against the French: where he offered 
f 〈…〉  Battle to them; which they refused, returning with the loss of all their cost. Hereupon he landed 
g 〈…〉  five thousand men upon their Coast; fired Treport; and divers Villages thereabouts, with the loss of but one man. And being one of the Commissioners 
h Herb. ut ●. pra p. 542.  on the King of England's part, by which the Articles of Truce were concluded 
i Life of E. 6. ut supra  in the Camp, betwixt Ardres, and Guisnes, 7 junii, 38 H. 8. he was afterwards sent Ambassador 
k Godw. p. 201.  into France, for the confirmation of them.  
To say truth (quoth Sir john Howard) he was the Minion of that time; so as few things he attempted, but he achieved with Honour, which made him the more proud and ambitious. Generally he always increased, both in estimation with the King, and authority amongst the Nobility: but doubtful, whether by fatal destiny to the State; or whether by his virtues, or appearance of virtues, as saith the same Author: So that King Henry constituted 
l allen qu〈◊〉.  him one of his Sixteen Executors. Whereupon 
m Life of E. 6. ut supra. , finding the Duke of Somerset (Protector to the young King Edward the Sixth) to be neither a person of great Wisdom or Courage; he ambitiously aimed to have the full sway of all, himself; and therefore insinuating into his Friendship, made him a shadow for accomplishing his own ends.  
To which purpose, he first obtained an increase of Honour; being presently Created 
n Pat 1 E. 6. p. 6.  Earl of Warwick (by reason of his descent, through his Mother, from Margaret the Eldest Daughter and Coheir to Richard Beauchamp, sometime Earl of Warwick) as also made 
o Pat. 1 E. 6 p. 6.  Lord High Chamberlain of England: and soon after a grant 
p Ibid P. 7  of Warwick-Castle, with the Manor; and divers other great Lordships and Lands in that County.  
In this first year of E. 6. being made 
q Life of E. 6. ut. supra p. 1●  Lieutenant General of that Army, then sent into Scotland (at which time the Scots were vanquished at Hucleborough) he there dubbed 
r MS. in officio Arm. [M. 9] f. 50. b.  many Knights; and was indeed the principal person for military skill and prowess, upon whom the management of that War rested. In 3 E. 6. he commanded 
s Stow's Ann.  all those Forces, sent against Ket, and his fellow-Rebells in Norfolk, of which, having slain 
t Stow's Ann.  about five thousand, he took 
u Stow's Ann.  Ket himself, and settled all in quiet there. In that year also, he was again made Admiral 
x Pat 3 E. 6. p. 2.  of England, Ireland, and Wales; and in 4 E. 6. Lord Steward 
y Pat 4 E. 6. p. 2.  of the King's Household. And being thus elated with these Successes, Commands, and Trusts, his ambitious mind had no bound; for he mattered not whom he ruin'd, so it tended to the ends he aimed at.  
First therefore he raised 
z Life of ●. 6. ut. supra p. 83.  discontents betwixt the Protector, and the Lord Thomas Seymour, his Brother; so that, soon after, that Lord became attainted in Parliament, upon pretence, that he had conspired his Brother's Death; and thereupon lost his Head. Then 
a Life of ●. 6. ut. supra p. 83.  put the Protector on, in making such alteration, both in State and Religion; as that some of the Bishops opposing it, were committed to Prison. What 
b Life of ●. 6 ut. supra p. 83.  vast sums did he make a shift to Pocket, by despoiling the Church of her Chalices, Crosses, and an infinite number of consecrated Utensils, with the like, both of Gold and Silver? as also by rich Copes, and other Vestments, under colour of bringing them into the King's Wardrobe? (For it was he, who led the Protector on to those courses, as 'tis well known:) as also by Lands given to maintain Lamps, and Lights, and for other pious uses. Which doings (with the ruin 
c Ib. p. 85.  of the Cloister and Charnel at Paul's, the Church in the Strand, and two Bishop's Houses there, besides that goodly Church of St. john's, near Smithfeild; all pulled down to build Somerset-House) brought upon the Protector no little hatred, and so hastened his ruin; That being it which he chiefly aimed at: and therefore, espying so fair an opportunity, wrought 
d Ibid p. 96.  upon no less than eighteen of the Privy Council, to join with him therein. Yet, such was his subtlety, that he accomplished the work by others, being least seen in it himself.  
And, because 
e Ib. p. 103.  he could not win the Earls of Arundel, and Southampton, to be fit Instruments, for his purpose; he found means to discharge them from the Council, and confine them to their Houses: as also 
f Ib. p. 103.  to fine the Earl of Arundel twelve thousand pounds, upon suggestion that he had taken away Bolts and Locks at Westm. and given away the King's stuff, when he was Lord Chamberlain. Having also been 
g Ib. p. 112. & 114.  a prime Actor in the Peace made with France, he was, by way of reward for that service, made 
h Ib. p. 112. & 114.  general Warden of the North; with 
i Ib. p. 112. & 114.  a thousand marks per annum Lands, granted unto him; and C Horsemen at the King's Charge. And in 5 E. 6 accompanied 
† 〈…〉  William Marquis of Northampton in his Embassy to the French King. Yet all this seeming not enough; within a while after, viz. in 5 E. 6. he was constituted 
k 〈…〉  Earl Marshal of England, 20 Apr. and 11 Oct. following, Duke 
l 〈…〉  of Northumb. As also Warden 
* 〈…〉  of all the Marches towards Scotland.  
Being therefore inferior to none of the Nobility, in Titles of Honour; and superior to all others in Authority and Power, he could not restrain his haughty hopes, from aspiring to an absolute Command: But before he directly discovered his aim, it was thought fit that the Duke of Somerset, (than Protector) should be taken away; whole credit with the common people, though it sufficed not to bear out any bad attempt of his own (as my Author observeth) yet it was of force to thwart the evil practices of others: and therefore Speeches were cast out, that he caused himself to be proclaimed King, in divers Counties; and much more laid to his charge by this Duke's contrivance: who, when he came to his Trial, was 
q Ib p. 134.  one of his Peers. Upon which, though they acquitted him of Treason; yet they found him guilty of Felony: whereupon he had judgement to be Hanged; never remembering to crave the benefit of his Clergy (which is by some observed to be a just judgement of God upon him, for having so much wronged the Church, and all Learning:) and had his Head smitten 
r Ib. p. 140.  off, upon a Scaffold, at Tower-Hill.  
After which, it was not long ere Infirmities 
s Ibid p. 171.  seized upon the King, from whom this Duke was little 
t Ibid p. 171.  absent; and so ordering the matter, that whilst he languished, Gilford Dudley, (his fourth Son) did marry with the Lady jane Grey, Eldest Daughter to Henry Duke of Suffolk, by Frances, Daughter to Mary, second Sister to King Henry the Eighth; and, that a Patent was sealed, for the same Lady Iane's Succession to the Crown: for drawing whereof and excluding his two Sisters with fair pretences, the assistance 
u 〈…〉  of the Lord Chief Justice Mountagu, and Secretary Cecil were used. Which Letters Patents were subscribed 
x 〈…〉  by all the Privy-Council; as also by the greatest part, both for number and power, of the Nobility, the King's learned Council, and all the Judges at the Common Law; excepting Sir james Hales, one of the Justices of the Common Pleas: Some, being guided by particular Interest; for that they were possessed of so much Monastery and Chantry-land; which, if Religion should have been altered, through Queen Mary's coming to the Crown, they might have been in danger to lose: and others, by fear of, or obligation to this Duke; then so potent, and almost absolute in Government of the State; that 'twas supposed he could make any title good; either by his Authority, or his Sword.  
And, having thus designed unto himself the power of a King (for no less he would have had, in Case the Lady jane had been Queen;) he contrived to get the Princess Mary into his hands, causing 
y Ib p. 178.  the King to write his Letters for her coming to him in his sickness. But she, being made sensible of the Plot; when she was within half a days journey of London, diverted her course another way. After which the King immediately dying, he caused the Lady jane to be Proclaimed Queen. But the Tide of the people's affections flowing towards Mary (the King's Eldest Sister) she was likewise Proclaimed; first by the Citizens of Norwich, and afterwards in the Counties of Buck. and North. neither was there want of numbers, in sundry parts of the Realm, that began to put themselves in Arms on her behalf.  
It being therefore 
z Ib.  now no sitting still; as Champion for Queen jane, with a Commission under the great Seal of England. He marched out of London with six hundred Horse, to suppress any power, which should appear for Queen Mary; having a promise from the Lords of more Forces to be sent after him. But, before he came to encounter the opposite party; such a change he discerned in the affections of his own Soldiers (whereof many forsook him) that to daub up the matter, he returned to Cambridge; and there, without either Herald or Trumpet (accompanied with the Mayor, and Marquess of Northampton) he Proclaimed 
a 〈…〉  Queen Mary himself, in the Marketplace; and, in token of joy, threw up his Cap. But all this would no whit secure him: for, the very next day. the Earl of Arundel, coming thither from Queen Mary, arrested 
b 〈…〉  him of Treason. Whence he was, with three of his Sons, john, Ambrose, and Henry, conveyed to the Tower of London: and from that place ere long to his Arraignment. Where being condemned 
c Ib. 276.  for a Traitor, he suffered Death on Tower Hill, 22 Aug. and was buried 
d Catal. of Nob. by R B.  in the Tower-Church by john Cock, than Lancaster-Herald; who, having been his old Servant, was willing to show some respect to him dead, from whom, whilst living, he had received many favours: and therefore begged 
e Catal. of Nob. by R B.  his Head only, from the Queen, that he might bury it in the Tower: upon which Suit, he had also his whole Body given 
f Catal. of Nob. by R B.  him.  
Some who write of his Death, do affirm, that, at his end, he professed the Romish Religion: and it is said, that for a witness of his Faith, he vouched Dr. Heath, Archbishop of York (afterwards Lord Chancellor:) Yet, that being much blinded by ambition, and apprehending that the alteration of Religion, might be a chief means for the accomplishing of his Worldly ends; he told Sir Anthony Brown (afterwards Viscount Mountagu) when he moved him for restoring the Romi●● Religion; that albeit he knew the same Religion to be tru●; yet, seeing a new Religion was begun, Run dog, run Devil, he would go forward.  
It is also said 
† Annals of Q. Ma●y, by 〈◊〉. p. 277. ; that (having two days before, received the Sacrament of the Lords Supper) upon the xxii of August, he was brought to the place of Execution. Where, by the persuasion of the before-specified Nicholas Heath (soon afterwards Archbishop of York) making his own Funeral Oration to the people, he acknowledged himself guilty; and craving pardon for his unseasonable ambition, admonished the standers by, that they should embrace the Religion of their forefathers, rejecting that of later date, which had occasioned all the miseries of the forepast thirty years. And, for prevention for the ●uture; if they desired to present their Souls unspotted to God, and were truly affected to their country, they should expel those Trumpets of Sedition, the preachers of the reformed Religion. As for himself (he professed) that whatsoever he might pretend, his conscience was fraught with the Religion of his Fathers; and for testimony thereof, he appealed to his good friend the Bishop of Winchester: But, being blinded with Ambition, he had been contented to make wrack of his conscience, by temporising; for which he professed himself sincerely repentant, and acknowledged the desert of his death.  
By what artifice he gained the Castle of Dudley, in Com. Staff. with divers fair Lordships thereto belonging, I have briefly touched in my discourse of that Lord Dudley, who was his contemporary. Which place he much affected, by reason of his descent from the ancient Lords thereof; and beautified it with those Buildings, on the North side, called the New-work. He likewise adorned the Gatehouse Tower, with the Arms of Malpas, Someri; and the Lion Rampant, assumed by him for the Coat of Sutton, curiously cut in large Shields of Stone, and fixed in the wall, over the Portcullis.  
By jane his Wife, Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Edward Guildford Knight, Warden of the Cinque-Ports (who had his wardship, as hath been observed) he had issue 
g Ibid.  eight Sons, and five Daughters; viz. Henry who died at the siege of Boloin; john who had the title of Earl of Warwick, in his Father's life-time; Ambrose afterwards created Earl of Warwick, and Robert Earl of Leicester (as I shall show by and by) Guildford, who suffered death in 1 Mariae (as his Father did) another Henry, slain at St. Quintin's in 4 M. and Charles who died a child. His Daughters 
h Ibid.  were these; Marry Wife of Sir Henry Sidney Knight of the Garter, and Lord Precedent of 〈◊〉, (from whom the now Earl of Leicester is descended) Katherine, Wife to Henry Hastings Earl of Huntingdon; Margaret, Temperance, and another Katherine, who all died young. Which jane departing 
† 〈…〉  this life 22 jan. an. 1555. (2 Mariae) was buried 
* 〈…〉  in the North Isle of the Parish-church at Chelsey in Com. Midd.  
All that I have farther to say of him, is, that in the Parliament held 1 Mariae, his attainder was confirmed 
i 〈…〉 ; as were the attainders of john his eldest Son (called Earl of Warwick:) and of these other of his Sons; viz. Sir Ambrose and Sir Guildford, both Knights, and Henry Dudley Esq Which john married Anne Daughter to Edward Duke of Somerset: and in 6 E. 6. was made 
k Pat. 6 E. 6. p. 5.  Master of the Horse, with the see of C Marks per an. and 
† Godw. p. 249.  Knight of the Garter, but died in prison 
* Ib. 273.  without issue soon after.  
¶ ay therefore come to Ambrose, 
Ambrose Earl of Warwick.  the eldest of those that survived. In 3 E. 6. he served 
† Holingsh. p. 1036 n. 10.  under the command of his Father then General of those Forces, sent to suppress the Rebels in Norfolk: and in 3 & 4 Ph. & M. through the special favour of that Queen (not suffering death, as his Father and Brother did) being restored 
l Hill. Ree. & 4 Ph. & Rot. 8.  in blood, was shortly after at the siege 
† Holingsh. 1133. b. n. ●.  of St. Quintin's in Picardy; and in 1 Eliz. obtained a grant 
m Inscript. Tumuli.  of the Manor of Kibworth- Beauchamp, in Com. Leic. to be held by the service of Pantler to the Kings and Queens of this Realm, at their Coronations. Which office and Manor, his Father and other of his Ancestors, Earls of Warwick, formerly enjoyed. And, in 2 Eliz. being 
n Pat. 2 Eli● p. 4.  then a Knight, was advanced 
o Pat. 2 Eli● p. 4.  to that great office of Master of the Ordinance, for life: Also, in 4 Eliz. upon Christmas-day, to the title 
p Pat. 4 El● p. 6.  of Baron L'isle: and the next day ensuing, to 
q Pat 4. El● p. 6.  the dignity of Earl of Warwick. Whereupon he had a grant 
r Inscrip. T● muli.  (6 Apr.) of the Castle, Manor and Burrow of Warwick, with divers other Lordships in Com. War. which came to the Crown, by the attainder of his Father.  
Before the end of that year, he was likewise made 
s Pat. 4 El●. p. 2. in dorso.  Captain-general of all the Queen's subjects in Normandy (1 Oct) Shortly after which, though twice repulsed 
t Annal. Eliz. pe● Camd.  by contrary winds, he landed 
u Annal. Eliz. Pe● Camd.  at Newhaven with certain Forces; where he had 
x Annal. Eliz. pe● Camd.  some slight skirmishes with the French. Continuing there till 6 Eliz. he discerned 
y Ibid.  that the Inhabitants of that Port, had a design to betray the Town: and therefore not only expelled 
z Ibid.  them; but seized 
a Ibid.  upon their Ships. Whereupon the French prepared 
b Ibid.  for a siege, which the English, not willing to undergo, by reason that the Pestilence 
c Ibid.  begun to rage amongst the Soldiers, they condescended to yield 
d Ibid.  it up, on honourable terms.  
During his continuance in those parts, he was elected 
e Insc●ip. T●● muli.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. And in 12 Eliz. upon that Insurrection 
f Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  in the North, by the Earls of Northumberland, and Westmoreland; the Earl of Sussex, being first sent 
g Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  with seven hundred men, for the suppressing thereof, this Earl, with Clinton, than Lord Admiral, followed 
h Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  with thirteen thousand more; being made 
i Inscrip. Tumuli.  Lieutenant-general of her Majesty's forces in those parts. In 13 Eliz. he was constituted 
k Inscrip. Tumuli.  chief Butler of England, and in 15 Eliz. sworn 
l Inscrip Tumuli.  of her Privy-Council: being, the same year, one of the Peers, who sat 
m Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  in Westminster Hall upon Trial and judgement of Thomas Duke of Norfolk: As also 
n Annal Eliz. ut supra.  in 29 Eliz. at Fotheringhay, for trial of the Queen of Scots.  
And, having married 
o Annal Eliz. ut supra.  three Wives; viz. Anne Daughter and coheir to William Whorwood Esq Atturney-general to King Henry the eight, Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Gilbert Tailboys Knight; Sister and sole Heir of George Lord Tailboys; and Anne Daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford; departed 
p FF. in officio Arm. ●. 207.  this life without issue 21 Febr-an. 1589. (32 Eliz.) at Bedford-house in the suburbs of London; and was buried in that beautiful Chapel at Warwick, adjoining to the Collegiate Church, where his Monument is still to be seen.  
¶ The next of the surviving Sons to this great Duke, was Robert; 
Robert Earl of Leicester.  who in 5 E. 6. (his Father then living) was sworn 
q Life of Edw. 6. by Sir john Ha●ward p. 128 & 129.  one of the six Gentlemen in ordinary, to that King (viz. of his Privy Chamber) as Sir john Hayward expresseth: adding 
r Ibid. , that he was the true Heir, both of his hate against persons of Nobility, and cunning to dissemble the same: and afterwards, for lust and cruelty, a Monster of the Court. And, as apt to hate, so a true executioner of his Hate; yet, rather by practice than by open dealing; as wanting rather courage than wit: And, that, after his entertainment into a place of so near service, the King enjoyed his health not long.  
But in 1 Mariae; though 
s Annal. of Q. Mary by Godw. p. 274. , upon the taking of his Father, he was also (with him) sent 
t Annal. of Q. Mary by Godw. p. 274.  to the Tower, and attainted: yet was he, soon after, restored 
u Annal. Eliz. per Cand. ●. 45.  by that Queen; and in 4 & 5 of her Reign made Master 
x Ib. p. 535.  of the Ordinance, at the Siege of St. Quintin's; And, from Queen Elizabeth (whether 
y Ibid. p. 45.  for that he had shared with her in that common fate of Imprisonment, in the reign of her Sister; or that by reason of their Births, in one and the same auspicious hour, is not easy to determine, saith my Author) received extraordinary favours and benefits. For, having in the first year of her reign (11 jan.) that eminent office of Master of the Horse, with the Fee of C Marks per annum conferred 
z Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  upon him; and being made 
a Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  Knight of the most Noble O●der of the Garter: Also, in 3 Eliz. Constable 
b Pat. 3 Eliz. p. 5.  of Windsor-Castle for life: Increasing yet farther into her esteem; in 6 Eliz. she recommended 
c Annal. Eliz. ut supra p. 77. videses etiam p. 87.  him, for an Husband to Mary Queen of Scotland: promising, if that Queen would assent thereto; that she would by authority of Parliament declare her to be her Sister, or Daughter; and Heir to the Crown of England, in case she herself should die without issue.  
But the French esteeming 
d Ibid.  it dishonourable for Her to Marry with him, offered 
e Ibid.  great advantages to the Subjects of the Scottish Nation, in case they would refuse it: and suggested 
f Ibid.  to them, that Queen Elizabeth did not at all purpose what she made show of. As to her real intentions therein, I shall not take upon me to say any thing: though plain it is; that having given him large possessions; before the end of that year (viz. upon the 28. of Sept.) she advanced 
g 〈…〉  him to the dignity of Baron of Denbigh; and, the next day following to 
h 〈…〉  that of Earl of Leicester; to the end 
i Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  (as some thought) that he might seem the better qualifyed for that marriage; though others 
k Ib. p. 58.  suspected, that this show made by Queen Elizabeth, was merely to try, if the motion would be accepted, and then to marry with him herself, with less dishonour.  
In an. 1566. (8 Eliz.) he had the dignity of Knight of the order of S. Michael conferred 
l 〈…〉  upon him by Charles the ninth King of France. And in an. 1572. (15 Eliz.) was one of the Peers appointed 
m 〈…〉  to sit upon Trial of the Duke of Norfolk.  
In an. 1576. (19 Eliz.) Walter Earl of Essex dying 
n 〈…〉  in Ireland, not any ordinary death, it was much suspected 
o 〈…〉 , that this Earl had a hand in the contrivance: and the rather for that he forsaken 
p 〈…〉  the Lady Douglas Sheffeld, by whom he then had a Son, promising 
q 〈…〉  her much money and other advantages, in case she would be content therewith, and married 
r 〈…〉  Lettuce, the Daughter of Sir Francis Knolles Knight of the Garter, (Widow of that Earl) to whom he had privately born much affection before.  
In 22 Eliz. he did all he could, in opposition 
s 〈…〉  to the match, then in agitation betwixt Queen Elizabeth, and the Duke of Anjou. Which so irritated 
t 〈…〉  Monsi●ur Simiers (the principal Instrument for carrying it on) that he discovered 
u 〈…〉  to the Queen, that marriage then newly made by him, with the Lady Lettuce; whereat being not a little enraged, she confined 
x 〈…〉  him to the Castle of Greenwich, with purpose 
y 〈…〉  to have sent him to the Tower of London. Whereupon thirsting a revenge, he designed 
z Ib.  the murder of Simiers.  
Nevertheless, after this; scil. in An. 1581. (24 Eliz.) he was constituted 
a Ibid. p. 339.  one of the Commissioners to treat farther with the Duke of Anjou, touching that match: and the next year following, upon the departure of that Duke (after three months stay here) was one of the Nobles, sent 
b Ib. 349.  by the Queen, to attend him to Antwerp.  
After this, in An. 1585. (28 Eliz.) he was made 
c Pat. ●8 Eliz. p. 1.  Justice in Eyre of all the Forests South of Trent. And, having received Commission 
d Pat. 27 Eliz. p. 2.  the preceding year, bearing date 2 Oct. 27 Eliz. for levying five hundred men to be sent into Holland and Zealand; as also, 
* Pat. 27 Eliz. p. 2.  within three weeks after been constituted Lieutenant and Captain General of the whole Army designed for the service of the United Provinces against the Spaniard, he was, in the same 28. year, sent 
† Annal. Eliz. ut supra, p. 418.  thither accordingly; but within little more than one year after (scil. An. 1586.) the States of those Provinces took exceptions 
e Ib. p. 423.  against him, for ill performing his trust. Whereupon, he grew discontented 
f Ib. p. 423. ; And having made 
g Leicester qu. 1.  his last Will and Testament at Midlebourgh, in Zealand, bearing date 1 Aug. An. 1587. whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried at Warwick (where sundry of his Ancestors do lie) he gave power to his Executor to sell all his Lands and Leases, etc. in Lancashire, which were the Lands of Sir Thomas Butler Knight and of Edward his Son; which he intended for his base Son (so he calls him) Robert Dudley, for the redemption of the Lordships of Denbigh and Chirke which Lord●hips of Denbigh, and Chirke; he gave unto his said base Son, after the death of Ambrose Earl of Warwick, his Brother. To which Brother, he also gave the Castle of Kenilworth, with all the Parks, Chases, and Lands, thereunto belonging: and after his decease to his said base Son. So likewise the Manors of Balsall, and Long I●chington, in Com. War. Cleobury, etc. with his House in London called Leicester-house.  
Moreover, whereas he had erected an Hospital in the Town of Warwick, and did think that he had fully accomplished the sum of CC l. per annum of sufficient land and rent, for the maintenance of the Master and poor men there, according to a rate set down: He willed, that in case any defect should be, either of Rent or other assurance; that his Brother (the Earl of Warwick) should make it up, out of the Manor of Hampton- magna in Com. Wigorn. and bequeathed to his Sister the Countess of Huntingdon, one ring with a Diamond.  
Shortly after which he returned. Whereupon the Dutch pursued him with great complaints 
h Annal. Eliz. ut supra p. 508. ; both for mispending their money, and ill managing their Military Affairs, as also their Merchandise: So that he was constrained 
i Ibid. p. 510.  to humble himself to the Queen; and, with Tears to beg 
k Ibid. p. 510.  of her; that having sent him thither with Honour, she would not receive him back with disgrace: and, that, whom she had raised from the dust, she would not bury alive.  
And having so done, designed 
l Ib. p. 535.  to retire unto his Castle at Kenilworth, which he had enlarged and beautified in an extraordinary measure. But, being on his journey thitherwards, at Cornbury Park, in Com. Oxon. he died 
m Ib. p. 535.  upon the fourth of September, an. 1588. (30 Eliz.) of a Fever, as 'twas said, and was buried at Warwick, where he hath a noble Monument.  
Other great Offices he also had; viz. 
n Ibid. p. 536.  Steward of the Queen's Household, and Chancellor of the University of Oxford: and had 
o Ibid. p. 536.  at last got a Patent for the whole power of governing, both in England, and Ireland, under her Majesty, but that Hatton Lord Chancellor, and Burleigh Lord Treasurer put a stop to it.  
To take him in the observation of his Letters and Writings, saith 
* 〈…〉  Sir Robert Naunton (which should best set him off) I never saw a stile or phrase more seeming Religious, and fuller of the streams of devotion, were they sincere.  
As to his Wives, Certain it is, that he first 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Married Anne the Daughter and Heir to Sir john Robsart Knight, which Lady came to an unhappy Death, at one Mr Forster's House, in Cumnore, near Oxford (than his Tenant) by a fall from the Stairs, as 'twas said; and lieth buried in St. Mary's Church, in that University.  
Touching his next Marriage, with the Lady Douglas Howard, Daughter to William Lord Howard of Effingham, and Widow of john Lord Sheffeild, I shall leave it dubious; in regard it came in dispute after his Death, and at length was not adjudged to be lawful: yet am not willing to conceal what was alleged and sworn 
q Ex ipsis Depositionib●●●● Came●● stellats.  upon Oath (and upon what occasion) in reference to the same.  
That he had a Son by this Lady, called Sir Robert Dudley, whom he mentions in his last Will and Testament, by the Title of his base Son, is sure enough. Nor could he safely call him otherwise, having openly Married 
r Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Lettuce, Daughter to Sir Francis Knolles (Knight of the Garter) and Widow of Walter Earl of Essex, in the life time of that Lady; by whom he had Issue 
s Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  one Son, called Robert, who died 
t Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  in his Childhood.  
As to the Birth of this Sir Robert (so ●●lled his Base Son) it was 
u Hist. & Antiq. Univers 〈◊〉. Lib. 2. p. 275.  in an. 1574. (16 Eliz.) and the chief of his Education, for Academical-Learning, in Christ-Church- College, Oxon. Where, being matriculated 
x Hist. & Antiq. Univers 〈◊〉. Lib. 2. p. 275.  at fourteen years of Age; he versed himself much in 
y Hist. & Antiq. Univers 〈◊〉. Lib. 2. p. 275.  Mathematic Studies. And afterwards, affecting Navigation, had the Command of three small Ships, in an. 1595. (37 Eliz.) Wherewith, at the Trinity I'll, he took and destroyed nine Spanish-Ships, laden with Wines. And, shortly after, touching upon the River Oxin●que, in the West-Isdies, named that Island, situate in the Mouth thereof, Dudteyana.  
Moreover, in an. 1596. (38 Eliz.) he accompanied the Earl of Essex, in that Expedition made to Cadez against the Spaniard. Wherein he so nobly behaved himself, that he thereupon had the honour of Knighthood conferred upon him.  
But, notwithstanding his Father's Character of him, in that his Testament, he did not at all account himself illegitimate; as will be made manifest from what I shall here relate 
z 〈…〉 . For, soon after the death of Queen Elizabeth, having Married Alice the Eldest Daughter to Sir Thomas Leigh of Stoneley, in Com. War. Knight, and, considering with himself, that in Case he made good his Legitimacy, not only a good Title to the Earldom of Leicester, as Heir to his Father; together with other Titles and Dignities, would rightfully accrue unto him: but also the Castle of Warwick, with divers fair Lordships in that County, by virtue of an Entail, when Ambrose his Uncle, was advanced to that Earldom; he did, by reason of the great Plague at that time in London, obtain a Commission from the Archbishop of Canterbury, out of the Court of Audience, directed to Dr Zachary Babington, than Chancellor of Litchfeild, and others, for examining Witnesses, to prove his Father's Marriage.  
But no sooner was it discerned by the Lady Lettuce and her Friends, that the consequence thereof would much reflect upon her; than that they procured Sir Edward Coke Knight, the King's Attorney General, to exhibit a Bill in the Star-Chamber, against him the said Sir Robert, and Dame Alice, his Lady: also against the Lady Douglas Sheffeild (for so she was called) than Wife of Sir Edward Stafford Knight, and against the beforementioned Sir Thomas Leigh, Dr. Zachary Babington; ... Drury, Henry Frodsham, Gent. and others; laying to their Charge a Combination and Conspiracy to defame the Lady Lettuce, and unjustly to entitle himself to those Honours, etc. And, upon the Petition of the Lord Sidney, procured a command from the Lords of the Council, not only to stop those proceedings at Litchfeild; but to bring all the Depositions there taken, to remain within the same Court of Star-Chamber, in the Council-Chest.  
Nevertheless did they give leave, that he should examine Witnesses in that honourable Court, in Order to the asserting his Legitimacy. Whereupon, by testimony upon Oath; partly by the said Lady Douglas Sheffeild, and partly by divers other persons, who were present at her pretended Marriage with this Earl, it did appear: that, she having been first contracted in Cannon-Row (within the Liberties of Westminster) about two years before, was solemnly wedded to him, at A●her, in Com. Surr. by a lawful Minister, according to the Form of Matrimony, by Law established in the Church of England; in the presence of Sir Edward Horsey Knight, who gave her in Marriage: as also of Robert Sheffeild Esq, Dr. julio, Henry Frodsham, and five other persons, whose names are there specified: and, that the Ring, wherewith they were so Married, was set with five pointed Diamonds, and a Table Diamond, which had been given to him, by the then Earl of Pembroke's Grandfather; upon Condition, that he should not bestow it upon any, but whom he did make his Wife. Likewise, that the Duke of Norff. was the principal mover of that Marriage: but that this Earl, pretending a fear of the Queen's Indignation, in Case it should come to her knowledge, made her to Vow, not to reveal it, till he gave leave; whereupon all her Servants were Commanded secrecy therein.  
And it was also farther deposed; that, within two days after the Birth of this Sir Robert Dudley, which happened at Shene, where he was Christened by a Minister sent from Sir Henry Lea; having to his Godfathers the Earl of Warwick (his Uncle) and the same Sir Henry; and to his Godmother, the Lady Dacres of the South, by their Deputies; the said Lady Douglass received a Letter from this Earl, which one M rs Erisa (than Lady Parker) read; wherein his Lordship did thank God for the Birth of this his Son, who might be their comfort and staff of their old age (as are the words of the Letter) and Subscribed, Your loving Husband Robert Leicester. Likewise that the said Lady Douglass, was after this, served in her Chamber, as a Countess, until be commanded the contrary, for fear the Marriage should be disclosed.  
Other Depositions there were many, by several persons: some testifying what this Earl had himself expressed, in reference to this his Son; as of one Owen jones; who averred upon his Oath; that, attending on the said Sir Robert Dudley, at Offington, in Com. Suss (when he was but ten years of age, and at School) the Earl of Leicester came to see him, and said; Owen, thou know'st that Robin my Boy, is my lawful Son; and, as I do, and have charged thee to keep it secret; so I charge thee not to forget it; and therefore see thou be careful of him.  
Divers other expressions from this Earl, tending to the same purpose, were likewise testified by sundry credible persons. Likewise what Ambrose Earl of Warwick (his Brother) had uttered; which for brevity's sake I omit. Also, that this Earl of Leicester endeavoured to persuade the Lady Douglas to disclaim the Marriage; offering seven hundred pounds per annum in the Close Arbour of the Queen's Garden at Greenwich, in the presence of Sir john H●baud, and George Digby, in Case she would so do: and, upon her refusal terrifying her with protestations, that he would never come at her; and that she should never have penny from him.  
It seems, that she then had the Custody of this her Son: for it was deposed; that the Earl tendered her a thousand pounds to deliver him unto Sir Edward Horsey, Captain of the Isle of Uviht, to be there brought up by him; and that she refused.  
As to her Marriage with Sir Edward Stafford (a person of great honour, and sometime employed as Ambassador 
* 〈…〉  into France) she alleged, that it was to secure her life; having had some ill potions given her, which occasioned the loss of her Hair and Nails: and repenting, said; that she had thereby done the greatest wrong that could be to herself and Son.  
But to these Depositions the Star-Chamber gave little Credit, esteeming them to be unduly gained; as is evident from the Sentence thereupon given by that Honourable Court; the tenor whereof I have here exhibited, as I find the Minutes thereof, drawn up by the then Register there.   

Paschae 3● jac. 
In the Star Chamber.   
THE Defendant Drury, 
Attorn. R. versus Sir R●bert Du●ley 〈◊〉▪ Sir T●o. Leigh Knight, & alias, t●l. 107.  being a man of a mean condition, and desperate fortune; to the end to insinuate himself into the favour of the Defendant Sir Robert Dudley, and to work his own private gain; informed the said Sir Robert Dudley, that he was the Legitimate Son and Heir of Robert late Earl of Leicester, begotten on the Lady Douglas, after lawful Marriage; and so, was to inherit the Honours, Manors, and Lands of the late Earls of Warwick and Leicester: and told him, that one Magdalen Salisbury was present at the Marriage, and would justify the same on her Oath. And Sir Robert, not giving credit thereto, in respect of the said Drurie's condition; he, by large promises got a Note under Magdalen's Hand, to confirm his report, and carried it to Sir Robert Dudley; and thereupon Sir Robert gave ear unto the business, and desired the said Drury, and Sir William Leighton, to see what they could gather for a further confirmation of the Marriage. And then, Ward, (being Sir Robert's Proctor) unduly caused the said Magdalen, to be examined in perpetuam rei memoriam, in the Court of Audience, before Dr. Creak, being of the Plaintiffs Council; without calling any of the parties, interessed thereto, for proof of the Marriage and Legitimation of the said Sir Robert Dudley. And the same day, Ward and Sir William Leighton, procured a Commission to be awarded to examine other Witnesses, in perpetuam rei memoriam; and then went into Yorkshire, to find out one Frodesham, whom, Magdalen pretended was present at the Marriage. They meet, and returned to Clarke's House in Warwickshire (a Tenant to Sir Thomas Leigh, Sir Robert Dudley's Father in Law.) And then they conveyed them from one Tenants House to another; not suffering any Well-willer to the Countess of Leicester, to speak with them, and prepared them with gifts and rewards, and got them to set down what they could depose, before they were examined upon their Oaths, and to subscribe the same: And then Sir William Leighton procured one of the Commissioners alone, to execute the Commission privately: and Ward came down from London, and brought a Notary public to speed the Commission. And then Sir William Leighton, to effect the Plot and practice intended by the prepared Witnesses, to prove the Marriage and Legitimation, resolved to have a Suit forthwith Commenced in the Court at Litchfeild, in the name of Sir Robert Dudley; and raised john Bushel to be the Adversary, charging him, that he had called Sir Robert, Bastard, about three years before.  
Gosse citys him to the Court in causa probri, & convitii; and Gosse earnestly pressed him to appear thereto.  
It was never meant by that Suit to punish Bushel, but only to prove the Marriage and Legitimation. bushel appeared, and made such Answer, as suited best for their purpose.  
The 36 Articles were exhibited, thirty whereof tended to prove the Marriage and Legitimation, and some of the rest the Defamation. And Dr. Babington, then sitting in Judgement in the Court; and knowing the matter to be there prosecuted unduly, against a raised Adversary, upon colour of Defamation, admitted a very unlawful Prosecution of the Libel, and ordered the Defendant to make present Answer: and then Frodsham, Salisbury, and jones, were again examined as Witnesses. And after their Examinations, carried back to Clerks, Gosse and Leigh's Houses, and had Diet and Apparel given them, by direction of Sir Robert Dudley, and Sir William Leighton.  
For these offences and undue Proceedings, which tended to call in question the Lord of Leicester and his then Lady's Marriage, and her Jointure; and the Estates of many of the King's Subjects; they were all Committed; Sir William Leighton fined 300 l. Babington 100 Marks, Gosse 40 l. Salisbury and Frodsham 100 l. a piece, and jones 40 l. All the Examinations and Depositions, taken in the Court of Audience, by the Commissioners, and at Lichfeild, suppressed and damned. The Examinations and Depositions in the Court that concern the Marriage between the Earl of Leicester, and the Lady Douglasse Sheffeild, to be sealed up, by the Clerk of the Court, and never to be seen or published; jones, Salisbury, and Frodsham, to be ever after held suspected in their Testimonies, touching the Marriage and Legitimation of Sir Robert Dudley: and the rest were acquitted.  
Which gave such discontent to Sir Robert Dudley, that he thereupon resolved to quit the Realm; and to that end, obtaining Licence to Travail, for three years, went into Italy. Whereof his Adversaries took such advantage, as that they procured a special Privy-Seal to be sent after him, to Command his return. Whereunto not obeying, his Lands were seized, by force of the Statute of Fugitives; upon which seizure, being surveyed 
* 〈…〉 , with Kenelworth his chief Seat; I have thought it not impertinent, briefly to point at the grandeur and State thereof.  
1. THE Castle itself, situate upon a Rock, containeth seven Acres; upon which the Walls are to spacious and fair, that two or three persons together, may walk upon most places thereof.  
2. The Castle with the four Gate-Houses, all built of Freestone, hewn and cut: the Walls in many places of xv. and x. foot thickness; some more, someless: the least four foot in thickness, square.  
3. The Castle and four Gate Houses, all covered with Lead; whereby it is subject to no other decay than the Glass, through the extremity of weather.  
4. The Rooms of great State within the same; and such as are able to receive his Majesty, the Queen and Prince, at one time: built with as much uniformity and conveniency, as any Houses of later time: and with such stately Cellars, all ca●●ied upon Pillars and Architecture of Freestone, Carved and wrought, as the like are not within this Kingdom: and also all other Houses for Offices answerable.  
5. There lieth about the same in Chases and Parks 1200 l. per annum, 900 l. whereof are grounds for pleasure; the rest in Meadow and Pasture thereto adjoining; Tenants, and Freeholders.  
6. There joineth upon this ground a Park-like-ground, called the King's Wood, with xv. several Copices lying all together, containing 789. Acres within the same; which in the Earl of Leicester's time were stored with Red Dear. Since which, the Deer strayed, but the ground in no sort blemished; having great store of Timber, and other Trees of much value upon the same.  
7. There runneth through the said Grounds, by the Walls of the Castle, a fair Pool, containing Cxi. Acres, well stored with Fish and Fowl; which, at pleasure, is to be let round about the Castle.  
8. In Timber and Woods, upon this ground, to the value (as hath been offered) of 20000 l. (having a convenient time to remove them.) Which to his Majesty in the Survey, are but valued at 11722 l. Which proportion, in a like measure, is held in all the rest, upon the other values to his Majesty.  
9 The Circuit of the Castle, Manors, Parks, and Chafe, lying round together, contain, at least nineteen. or xx. Miles, in a pleasant Country: the like, both for strength, State, and pleasure, not being within the Realm of England.  
10. These Lands have been surveyed by Commissioners from the King, and the Lord Privy-Seal; with directions from his Lordship to find all things under the true worth; and upon Oath of Jurors, aswell Freeholders', as Customary-Tenants. Which course being held by them, are, notwithstanding surveyed and returned, at 38554 15s. 00d. Out of which, for Sir Robert Dudley's contempt, there is to be deducted 10000 l. and for the lady Dudley's Jointure, which is without impeachment of waste, whereby she may sell all the Woods, which by the Survey amount unto 11722 l.  
The total of the Survey ariseth as followeth. In Land, 16431l. 09s. 00d. In Woods, 11722 02 00. The Castle, 10401 04 00.  
His Majesty hath herein the mean profits of the Castle and premises, through Sir Robert Dudley's contempt, during his Life, or his Majesty's Pardon: the Reversion in Fee being in the Lord Privy Seal.  
But it was not long after; that Prince Henry affecting it, as the most noble and magnificent thing, in the Midland parts of this Realm, made overture, by special Agents to Sir Robert Dudley, of his desire to obtain his Title thereto, by way of purchase. Whereupon, in consideration of 14500 l. to be paid within the compass of a Twelvemonth; certain Deeds were sealed, bearing date 21 Nou. 9 jac. (an. scil. 1611.) and Fines levied; settling the Inheritance thereof; as also of the Manor and Lands in Kenilworth; together with those of Rudfen, Balshall, and Long Itchington, upon the same Prince, and his Heirs: with condition, that he the said Sir Robert, should during his life, hold and enjoy the Constableship of that Castle, by Patent from the Prince. But Prince Henry departing this life shortly after, there was not above 3000 l. of that sum ever paid; and that to a Merchant, which broke, so that it never came to Sir Robert Dudley's hands. Nevertheless Prince Charles, as Heir to his Brother, held the possession thereof: and in 19 jac. obtained a special Act of Parliament, to enable the Lady Alice, Wife to Sir Robert, in regard she had a Jointure therein, to alien all her right unto him, as if she had been a feme sole. Which accordingly she did, by her Deed bearing date 4 Maii, 19 jac. in consideration of 4000 l. assigned to her out of the Exchequer, and certain other annual payments.  
Upon the departure of Sir Robert Dudley out of England, he took with him (as is credibly reported) ... the Daughter of Sir Robert Southwell, of Wood-●isting, in Com. Norff. Kt. (a very beautiful Lady) in the habit of a Page: whom, it is said, that he Married in Italy. And, seating himself within the Territories of the great Duke of Tuscany, had, by reason of his singular Endowments, no little esteem in all those parts. For, by his means it was, that Liburne, a small and obscure Village; not only grew to be a famous Port, but adorned with excellent Buildings; and to be as eminent a Mart, as Scala-Franca (in Italy) is; whereunto the English-Merchants do usually repair for Commerce. As also, that the Fens and Marshes, in those parts, have by his contrivance been happily drained.  
His Fame therefore, deservedly, spreading into Germany; he had, by Letters-Patents from his Imperial Majestly, Ferdinand the second (bearing date at Uienna, 9 Martii Anno MDCxx.) the Title of Duke conferred upon him, to be used by himself and his Heirs, throughout all the Dominions of the sacred Empire. Whereupon he was generally called Duke of Northumberland. which Title, as john, his Grandfather bore, though forfeited by Attainder in the first year of Queen Mary: So did he, whilst he lived; and so doth Charles his eldest Son, by the Daughter of Sir Robert Southwell.  
That he was a person, of statu●e tall, and comely: also strong, valiant, famous at the excercise of Tilting; singularly skilled in all Mathematic Learning, but chiefly in Navigation, and Architecture; a rare Chemist, and of great knowledge in Physic, his learned Works do sufficiently manifest; Especially that, de Arcanis Maris, Printed at Florence in an. 1646. and since at Venice, in folio, adorned with Sculpture. Also, that of Physic, called Catholicon, of no small esteem with the most skilful in that profession.  
Nor is his memory a little famous, for his Invention of that Powder, called Cornachine-Powder; touching the virtue whereof, the Learned Marcus Cornachinus of Pisa, hath written; and endeavoured to show, that all Corporeal Diseases, may be safely, and suddenly cured thereby.  
Nor is it less remarkable, that his merits were so highly esteemed of, by the great Duke of Tuscany, as that he allowed him an yearly Stipend, of little less than a thousand pounds sterling. Also, that he erected a noble Palace in the City of Florence: and, that his Daughters by the Wife he took thither, a●e all of them Married to several Princes of the Empire.  
Moreover, that he died, at a Palace of the Dukes of Florence (two or three Italian-Miles distant from that City) in or about the year 1650. And, that his Body resteth in the Monastery of Nuns at Boldrone, except it be removed to the Church of St. Pancras in Florence, where he raised a noble Monument for that Wife, with purpose to be there interred himself.  
Likewise, that he left to his Sons divers curious Mathematical Instruments, chiefly of his own Invention: of which, they, making little use, have disposed to the great Duke of Tuscany.  
To countenance which Marriage with M rs Southwell; it is said, that he did allege his Marriage with the Lady Alice Leigh, to be by the Canon-Law, Illegal; by reason that he had Carnal knowledge of her, during the Life of his first Wife ... Sister to Mr Thomas Cavendish, the famous Navigator. But I return to the Lady Alice, his second Wife.  
Leaving her thus in England, with the five Daughters he had by her; viz. Aliza, and Douglas, who both died unmarried; Katherine, afterwards Wedded to Sir Richard Leveson Knight of the Bath, Frances to Sir Gilbert K●iveton Knight, and Anne to Robert Holborn Esq (afterwards Knight and Solicitor General to King Charles the First:) she received the said sum of four thousand pounds, payable from the Exchequer: but of her Annuity (in like sort granted) there was a great Arrear, at the beginning of the late unhappy Troubles. For the receipt whereof discerning little hopes; and considering, that her Husband (than alive) had the Title of a Duke in those Foreign parts, where he did reside; representing the same, to his late Majesty King Charles the First (of blessed memory) she obtained a grant under the Great Seal of England, bearing date at Oxford, 23 Maii, in the twentieth year of his Reign, of the Title of a Duchess, during her natural life: and likewise, that her Daughters should have place and precedence, as Children to a person of that Degree; a Copy of which Patent, I have thought fit here to exhibit 
* Ex autogr. penès ●ath. D. Leveson an. 1670.   
CHarles, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc. To all Archbishops, Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Viscounts, Bishops, Barons, Knights; and all other our loving subjects, to whom these our Letters shall come, greeting. Whereas, in or about the beginning of the Reign of our dear Father King James, of famous memory; there was a Suit commenced, in our High-Court of Star-Chamber, against Sir Robert Dudley Knight and others, for pretending himself to be lawful Heir to the Honours and Lands, of the Earldoms of Warwick and Leicester; as Son and Heir of the Body of Robert late Earl of Leicester; lawfully begotten upon the Lady Douglass his Mother, Wife to the said late Earl of Leicester; and all Proceedings stayed in the Ecclesiastical Courts, in which the said Suit depended, for proof of his Legitimation. Yet, nevertheless, did the said Court vouchsafe liberty to the said Sir Robert, to examine Witnesses in the said Court of Star-Chamber, in order to the making good of his Legitimacy; and divers Witnesses were examined there accordingly. Whereupon, by full testimony upon Oath; partly made by the said Lady Douglasse herself, and partly by divers other persons of quality, and credit, who were present at the Marriage, with the said Late Earl of Leicester, by a lawful Minister, according to the form of Matrimony, then by Law established in the Church of England: and the said Sir Robert and his Mother, owned by the said late Earl of Leicester, as his lawful Wife and Son, as by many of the said Depositions remaining upon Record, in our said Court, still appear (which we have caused to be perused, for our better satisfaction herein.) But a special Order being made, that the said Depositions should be sealed up, and no Copies thereof taken, without leave, did cause him the said Sir Robert to leave this our Kingdom. Whereof his Adversaries taking advantage, procured a special Privy-Seal, to be sent unto him, commanding his return into England. Which he not obeying (because his Honour and Lands were denied unto him) all his Lands were therefore seized on, to the King our Father's use.  
And, not long afterwards, Prince Henry (our Dear Brother deceased) made overture to the said Sir Robert, by special Instruments, to obtain his Title by purchase, of and in Kenilworth- Castle, in our County of Warwick, and his Manors, Parks, and Chases belonging to the same: which, upon a great undervalue, amounted (as we are credibly informed) to about fifty thousand pounds; but were bought by the said Prince our Brother, in consideration of fourteen thousand, five hundred pounds, and upon his faithful Engagement, and promise of his Princely favour unto the said Sir Robert in the said Cause, to restore him, both in Honours and Fortunes. And thereupon certain Deeds were sealed, in the ninth year of the Reign of our said Father; and Fines also then were levied, settling the Inheritance thereof in the said Prince, our Brother, and his Heirs.  
But, the said Prince our Brother, departing this life, there was not above three thousand pounds of the said sum of fourteen thousand five hundred pounds, ever paid (if any at all) to the said Sir Robert's hands; and we ourselves, as Heir to the said Prince our Brother, came to the possession thereof.  
And, it appearing to our Council, that the said Alice Lady Dudley, Wife of the said Sir Robert, had an Estate of Inheritance of and in the same, descendable unto her Posterity; in the nineteenth year of our said dear Father's Reign, an Act of Parliament was passed, to enable the said Lady Alice, Wife to the said Sir Robert, to alien her Estate, which she had by the said Sir Robert therein, from her children by the said Sir Robert, as if she had been a feme sole, which accordingly she did in the nineteeths year of our said Father's Reign, in consideration of four thousand pounds; and further payments yearly to be made by us to her, out of our Exchequer; and out of the said Castles and Lands, which have not been accordingly paid unto her by us, for many years; to the damage of the said Lady Alice, and her Children, to a very great value.  
Which Sir Robert, settling himself in Italy, within the Territories of the great Duke of Tuscany (from whom he had extraordinary esteem;) he was so much favoured by the Emperor Ferdinand the Second; as that being a person, not only eminent for his great Learning and Blood, but for sundry rare endowments (as was well known) he had, by Letters Patents from his Imperial Majesty, the Title of a Duke given unto him; to be used by himself and his Heirs for ever, throughout all the Dominions of the sacred Empire. Which Letters Patents have been perused by our late earl-marshal and Heralds.  
And, Whereas our Dear Father, not knowing the truth of the lawful Birth of the said Sir Robert (as we piously believe) granted away the Titles of the said Earldoms to others, which we now hold not fit to call in question, nor ravel into our deceased Father's actions; especially they having been so long enjoyed by these Families, to whom the said Honours were granted (which we do not intend to alter:) And yet, we having a very deep sense, of the great injuries done to the said Sir Robert Dudley, and the Lady Alice Dudley, and their Children: and, that we are of opinion, that in justice and Equity, the possessions so taken from them, do rightly belong unto them, or full satisfaction for the same. And holding ourselves in honour and conscience obliged, to make them reparation now, as far as our present ability will enable us. And also, taking into our consideration the said great estate, which she the said Lady Alice Dudley, had in Kenilworth; and sold, at our desire to us, at a very great undervalue; and yet not performed or satisfied, to many thousand pounds' damage.  
And, we also casting our Princely Eye, upon the faithful services done unto us, by Sir Richard Leveson Knight of the Bath, who hath Married the Lady Catherine, one of the Daughters of the said Duke, by his said Wife, the said Lady Alice Dudley: and also the great services, which Robert Holborn Esq hath done to us, by his learned Pen, and otherwise (which said Robert Holborn hath Married the Lady Anne one other of the Daughters of the said Duke, by his said Wife, the Lady Alice Dudley:) we have conceived ourselves bound in honour, and conscience, to give the said Lady Alice and her Children, such Honour and Precedencies, as is, or are due to them in Marriage or blood. And therefore we do not only give and grant, unto the said Lady Alice Dudley, the Title of Duchess Dudley, for her life, in England, and other our Realms, and Dominions, with such Precedencies, as she might have had, if she had lived in the Dominions of the sacred Empire (as a mark of our favour unto her; and out of our Prerogative Royal, which we will not have drawn into dispute:) But we do also farther grant unto the said Lady Katherine, and Lady Anne, her Daughters, the Places, Titles, and Precedencies of the said Duke's Daughters, as from the time of their said Father's Creation, during their respective lives; not only in England, but in all other our Kingdoms and Dominions, as a testimony of our Princely favour, and grace unto them: conceiving ourselves obliged to do much more for them, if it were in our power, in these unhappy times of distraction.  
And we require all persons of Honour, and other our loving Subjects, especially our Earl Marshal, Heralds, and Officers at Arms, to take notice of this our Princely pleasure, and to govern themselves accordingly: and to cause the said places and precedencies to be quietly enjoyed, according to this our gracious intention, as they do tender our displeasure, and will answer the contempt thereof at their Perils. And we further command and require, that our said Heralds do make entry of this our pleasure and Grant in their Offices accordingly. In Witness whereof we have caused these our Letters to be made Patent. Witness ourselves at Oxford, the three and twentieth day of May, in the twentienth year of our Reign.  
And, in regard this Lady Alice, to whom the Title of Duchess was thus granted, hath been a person of exemplary piety; to the intent that her great and good works, may be the better manifested to posterity; I shall here briefly point at the particulars of what are most known.  
Upon the rebuilding of the Church, called S●. Giles in the Fields, in the Suburbs of London (within which Parish she had her residence for many years till her Death) she gave C l. thereto. And, when it was finished, bestowed fair Hangings of Watchet Taffeta, edged with Silk and Silver Fringe, for the East-end of the Chancel.  
Item, For the back of the Altar, a Hanging of green Velvet, with I. H. S. embroidered thereon. Likewise a Carpet of green Velvet, with a deep gold Fring: and a Cover of Cambric thereto, edged with rich Bonelace.  
Item, One other Altar-Cloth of Damask; and two Cusheons richly embroidered with gold.  
Item, Two Service Books, with Bosses of Silver▪ gilt.  
Item, A large Turkey-Carpet for the Altar, to cover it upon ordinary days.  
Item, A rich and beautiful Screen of Carved Work, to sever the Church from the Chancel.  
Item, A fair Organ, with a beautiful Case, richly gilded.  
Item, A costly Rail environing the Altar.  
Item, Large and beautiful Plate for the Altar, silver and gilt.  
Hereunto she added a fair Pavement for the Chancel, of black and white Marble. As also the greatest Bell in the Steeple, with Frames for all the other five: which she caused to be new cast at her own charge.  
To the Churches of Stoneley, Manceter, Leke-Wotton, Ashow, Kenelworth and Monks-Kirby, (all in Com. Warr.) twenty pounds per annum, to each of them, in augmentation of their respective poor Vicaridges.  
To every of those Churches, as also to the Churches of Bi●ford, in Com. Warr. Acton, in Com. Midd. St. Alban, in Com. Hertf. and Pa●shull, in Com. Northt. certain pieces of massy plate, to be made use of at the Communion in every of them.  
She likewise purchased a fair House and Garden, near the Church of St. Giles before-specified, to be a Mansion for the perpetual Incumbent there, after three lives, whereof two are expired. And gave an yearly Stipend to the Sexton of that Church, to Toll the great Bell, when the Prisoners of Newgate should pass by to their Execution at Tyburn: and to Ring it out after the Execution.  
She also gave large sums of money towards the repair of the ruinous Cathedral at Lichfeild; and of St. Sepulchers Church in the Suburbs of London.  
Moreover, by her last Will and Testament, she gave C l. per annum, for ever, towards the redemption of Christian-Captives, out of the hands of the Turks.  
And for the purchase of Lands of xx l. per annum value for the poor of that Hospital situate near to the said Church of St. Giles— 400 l.  
Likewise, for the purchase of Lands, of ten pounds per annum value, for the placing out of poor Children of the said Parish of St. Giles, to be Apprentices, whereof two to be put out every year— 200 l.  
To the poor of the Parishes of Stoneley, Kenilworth, Leke-Wotton, Ashow, Bi●ford, and Patshul; as also to the Churches of Blakes●ey, and Lichborow, in Com. Northt. the sum of C l. to be distributed amongst them, according to the direction of her Will.  
And fifty pounds upon the day of her Funeral, to be dealt amongst the poor of the same Parish of St. Giles, and others adjacent.  
To fourscore and ten poor Widows (according to the number of years she lived) to each of them a Gown of black Cloth, and a large Holland Kerchief, to attend her Hearse upon the day of her Funeral, which was performed upon the sixteenth of March, A. D. 1669. besides xiid. a piece to each of them for their Dinner that day.  
To every Parish, for the Poor, where her Corpse should happen to rest, in its passage from London to Stoneley, in Warwickshire, where she was buried under a noble Monument erected by herself in her life time,— 05 l.  
To every poor body upon the Road, where her Corpse should pass, six pence.  
To the respective Parishes of Blakes●ey, Lichborow, and Pa●shill beforementioned, ten pounds, to be distributed amongst their poor, upon her Funeral day.  
To the poor of Stoneley-Parish, to be distributed at her Funeral there, fifty pounds. And departed this life, at her House near to the Church of St. Giles in the Fields, beforementioned, 22 januarii, An. 1669.  
Towards these her great and charitable Donations, I may not omit to take notice; that the Lady Aliza, her eldest Daughter (who died before her divers years) bequeathed her own whole Portion, which was 3. thousand pounds, to be bestowed as this her pious Mother should think best.  
Of the other Daughters, none survived her, but the Lady Katherine Leveson; who, imitating her in these blessed Works of Piety and Charity; did, in her life time rebuild that ruinous Fabric of the Temple-Church at Balshall, in Com. Warr. and beautified it very much, for the use of the Inhabitants there, and those neighbouring Hamlets, which lie far distant from their Parish Church; assigning fifty pounds per annum for the support of a perpetual Incumbent therein.  
And in augmentation of the Vicarage of Long-Itchington, in the same County, hath also given fifty pounds per annum out of the Revenues of her said Manor of Balshall.  
Moreover, by her last Will and Testament she hath assigned xl l. per annum perpetually, to be received out of the yearly Revenues of her Manor of Foxley in Com. Northt. for the sufficient support and repairing of that stately Chapel at Warwick, long since founded by the Executors of the famous Richard de Beauchamp, sometime Earl of Warwick, (her noble Ancestor) whose Body lieth gloriously Entombed in the midst thereof: wherein also the Monuments of Robert Earl of Leicester, her Grandfather, and Ambrose Earl of Warwick (her great Uncle) are placed: Appointing, that the Surplusage thereof shall be disposed of, for an augmentation to the maintenance of those poor men, who now are, or hereafter shall be in that Hospital at Warwick, of her said Grandfather's foundation.  
And by her said Will, hath father appointed; that out of the Revenues of her Lordship of Balshall, an Hospital shall be founded for twenty poor Widows, and not Married; to be chosen out of the poor Inhabitants of Balshall: and, if not to be found there, to be supplied out of the Lordships of Long- Itchington, in Com. Warr. Trentham, in Com. Staff. and Lilshull, in Com. Salop.; each of them for their maintenance therein, to have eight pounds per annum, and a Gown of Gray-Cloth, with these two Letters K and L, in blue Cloth, fixed thereon. As also xx l. per annum to a Minister, to read Prayers every day in that Hospital, and to teach twenty Children.  
To the said Town of Trentham, she likewise hath given four hundred pounds, to purchase Lands of xx l. per annum value, for the support of a Schoolmaster, to teach the poor Children of that Parish, until they shall be fit to be placed forth for Apprentices. Also to the poor of Newcastle under Lime in Com. Staff. x l. To the poor of Stone x l. To the poor of Eccleshall five pounds▪ and beautifying the Church of Barlaston (all in that County) twenty pounds.  
To the poor of Newport in Com Salop. x l. To the poor of Trentham and Lilshull (to be distributed on the day of her Funeral) fifty pounds to each Parish. To the poor of Balshall and Long Itchington, fifty pounds each Parish, for a Dole, to be paid out of the first Rents after her death.  
She hath also given the yearly rent of one hundred and twenty pounds, for the maintenance of twelve poor widows, whereof two of them to be Inhabitants of Blakesley, two of Pa●shull, two of Lichbarow (all in Com. Northt.) three of Lilshull in Com Salop. and three of Trentham, in Com. Staff. to be chosen by the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers for the poor, in every of those places: and to each of them a Gown of Gray-cloath, with these Letters K and L in blue cloth, affixed thereto. Likewise one hundred pounds per annum more, to be paid out of the Rents and Revenues of Foxley, for the placing out of ten poor Boys Apprentices; six of them to be of the Parishes of Blakesley, Pa●shull, and Lichbarow; two of Trentham, and two of Lilshull. Appointing, that the remainder of the Rents of that her Lordship of Foxley, after all these particulars shall be paid; to be to the use of the poor Inhabitants of those three parishes of Blakesly, Patshull, and Lichbarwe.  
And departing this life at Trentham, in Com. Salop. ... February An 1673. was buried at Lilshull, in Com Salop. where her late Husband Sir Richard Leveson lieth interred.   

john de Foix Earl of Kendale.  
[24 H. 6.]  
BEfore I come to speak of this john, I shall take leave to say something of his Father, whose name was Guaston de Foix. This Guaston, being called 
a 〈…〉  Capital de la Bugh, was, for his military prowess, advanced 
b 〈…〉  to the title of Earl of Longuebill, in Normandy, by that puissant Prince King Henry the fifth, 5 july, in the seventh year of his Reign: and soon after that, put in Commission 
c Ibid. m. 34.  (with some others) to treat of a Marriage betwixt the King, and Catherine the Daughter to Charles the sixth King of France; which took effect. Also in 4 H. 6. in consideration 
d 〈…〉  of his heroic adventures in his Wars, and in those of King Henry the fifth, he was created 
e 〈…〉  Earl of Benanges; and made Knight 
f 〈…〉  of the Noble Order of the Garter. But I now come to john his Son.  
This john having married 
g 〈…〉  Margaret, Niece to William de la Pole D●ke of Suffolk, (a powerful man with K●ng Henry the sixth) was by the procurement of that Duke, made 
h 〈…〉  Earl of Kendale; and, for her sake, enriched 
i 〈…〉  with large possessions in England; having 
k 〈…〉  likewise divers Castles and Lordships in the Duchy of Guienne bestowed on him. Besides which, in 24 H. 6. (bearing then the title 
l Pat. 24 H. 6 p. ●. m. 5.  of Earl of Kendale, Viscount of Castilion, and Lord of Grelle) in consideration 
m Pat. 24 H. 6 p. ●. m. 5.  of his good services, done and to be done, he obtained a grant 
n Pat. 24 H. 6 p. ●. m. 5.  of CC Marks per annum to be received during his life, out of the petty Customs in the port of London. Of which gifts in Guienne, the Castle and Castellanie of Mauleon, Sole; and Bailliage of de la Bort, were 
o Rot. V●s●. 25 & 26 H. 6. m. 9  part.  
In 29 H. 6. upon those agreements then made with the French, whereunto the English (by reason of their differences at home) were necessitated to submit; it was concluded 
* Holingsh. p. 6●6. b. n. 40. & 50. , that Guaston, the Father; and this john his Son, should enjoy all their Lands in Aquitane, given to them by the Kings of England, or Dukes of Aquitane. And, because their intents were still to serve the King of England; that the Son and Heir of this john (being at that time three years of age) should be given up into the custody of the Earl of Foix; to the intent, that, if at his full age, he should deny subjection to the French King, or depart this life before: then, after the decease of his Father and Grandfather, all those Lands should wholly remain to the next Heir of their blood, of the French Kings obeisance, Male or Female.  
And, in 39 H. 6. in consideration 
p Rot. Franc. 39 H. 6. m. 8.  of his many and eminent services, and the service of his Ancestors to the Kings of this Realm: as also in respect of his importable losses, disherison, and imprisonment, for almost seven years; and the vast Ransom whereunto he had been exposed, for his fidelity to the Crown of this Realm, even to his utter ruin; he obtained, in order to his relief (by the assent 
q Rot. Franc. 39 H. 6. m. 8.  of the Lords in Parliament then assembled) Licence 
r Rot. Franc. 39 H. 6. m. 8.  to transport two thousand sacks of Wool, without payment of any Custom for the same.  
But King Henry the sixth, (to whom and the House of Lancaster, he had been thus faithful and obsequious) losing all, within a short time after, I find no more of him, than that he had been installed 
s Instit. &c 〈◊〉 the Garters 〈◊〉 E. A.  Knight of the Garter, towards the later end of that King's reign.   

Stourton.  
[26 H. 6.]  
OF this Family, which is of great antiquity in Wiltshire, taking its denomination from the town of Stourton, (and it from the River Stoure, on the bank whereof 'tis situate) was john de Stourton 
john. , who, in 1 R. 2. was Sheriff 
a 〈…〉  for the Counties of Somerset and Dorset.  
To whom succeeded William de Stourton 
William. . Which William in 21 R. 2. having married 
b Pat. 21 R. 2. p. ●. m. ●.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir john Moigne Knight, had 
c Pat. 21 R. 2. p. ●. m. ●.  with her, by the grant of her Father, the inheritance of the Manor of Estanes, at the Mount, in Com. Essex; and departing 
d Esc. 1 H. 5. n. 29.  this life upon the Monday next after the feast of St. Lambert, 1 H. 5. being seized 
e Esc. 1 H. 5. n. 29.  of that Manor of Estanes, as also of the Manors of Bouker's- Weston Tarent-villers,, and moiety of the Manor of Broadway in Com. Dors. as also of the Manors of little Merston, and Merston- Bigot, in Com. Somers. and Stourton and Poulesholt in Com. Wiltes. left 
f Esc. 1 H. 5. n. 29.  john his Son and Heir fourteen years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 9 H. 5. making proof of his age, had livery 
g Claus. 9 H. 5. m. 19  of his lands, his Homage being respited: and in 8 H. 6. (being then a Knight) was by Indenture 
h Ex Autogr. penès Cler. Pell. , bearing date 18. Febr. retained to serve the King in his Wars of France, with four men at Arms, (himself accounted) and twelve Archers on Horseback; receiving two shilling wages, by the day, for hmself; xii d. a piece for his men at Arms, with the reward accustomed; and six pence a piece for each of his Archers. In 12 H. 6. he was constituted 
i Rot. Fin. 12 H. ●. m. 22.  Sheriff of Wiltshire; and in 14 H. 6. again retained 
k ●x autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King, in his Wars of France and Normandy, with four men at Arms and Cxi Archers. Also in 16 H. 6. again made 
l Rot. Fin. 16 H. 6. m. 20.  Sheriff of Wiltshire; and in 
m Rot. Fin. 18 H. 6. m. 21.  18 H. 6. for Gloucestershire.  
In 19 H. 6. he obtained a grant 
n Cart ab. an. 〈◊〉 20 H. 6. ●. 17.  from the King, for divers Deer-Leaps in his Park at Stourton: also for free Warren in all his Demesn-lands and woods there: Likewise for a Fair there yearly. And in 25 H. 6. being then Treasurer 
o Pat. 25 H. 6 p. 1. m. 3.  of the Household to that King, procured a grant 
p Pat. 25 H. 6 p. 1. m. 3.  in see, of the Castle of Old- Sarum; (than so ruinous, that it yielded no benefit to the King) together with the Banks, Ditches, Walls, and Gardens thereto belonging; to be held by Fealty, and the rent of iii s. iv d. per annum.  
In 26 H. 6. in consideration 
q Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  of his faithful services, both to King Henry the fifth, and that King; he was by Letters Patents, bearing date 13 Maii, 26 H. 6. advanced 
r Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Stourton of Stourton: and in 28 H. 6. joined in Commission 
s Rot. Franc. ●8 H. 6. m. 8.  with james Earl of Wiltshire, and others, for the defence of the Town and Castle of Calais, with the Marches adjacent, and Tower of Rysebank. In 29 H. 6. he was again put in Commission 
t 〈…〉 , together with Ralph Lord Sudley, for the conducting of divers Men at arms and Archers thither, for the safeguard of that place, and parts thereabouts. In 32 H. 6. he was also one of the Peers; who, in consideration 
u ●x autogr. penès Cle●. Pell.  of the Tonnage and Poundage, granted to the King in Parliament, undertook 
x ●x autogr. penès Cle●. Pell.  the defence of the Seas: and departing 
y 〈…〉  this life upon the Festival of St. Katherine 2 E. 4. being then seized 
z 〈…〉  of the Manors of Uelham, Plymham, and Plympton, in Com. Devon Merston- Bigot,; and Merston- parva, in Com. Somers. Rishton, Weston, Brodweye and Ore, in Com. Dors. Shipton- Moyne and Hamvelle in Com. Glouc. Ibbes●eye and Sapple, in Com. Sutht. Estanes at the Mount, in Com. Essex, and Stourton, castle- Carry, Pawlesholte, Little-Langford- Dewas, West-Aish●en, Bakanyton, Wynterborne, Madington, Penleys', Ablington, and Aulton, in Com. Wilts. left 
a 〈…〉  Sir William Stourton Knight, his Son and Heir, thirty years of age: who had livery 
b 〈…〉  of his Lands, soon after; his Homage being respited.  
Which William 
William.  (Lord Stourton) before the end of that year, the Lancastrians beginning to make head again in Northumberland, was 
c 〈…〉  one of those, who attended King Edward, in his Army, thither. And, having married 
d 〈…〉  Margaret, one of the Daughters and coheirs of Sir john Chidiok Knight, departed 
e 〈…〉  this life 18 Febr. 17 E 4. being seized 
f 〈…〉  of the Manor of Welehome, in Com. Devon. Ibbesleye, and Sapple in Com. Sutht. Estanes ad montem in Com. Essex Shipton- Moyne; and Ueleham juxta Berkeley in Com. Glouc. Powlesholt, and Stourton, Pen●ey, Ablynton; Alton- Dangeus in Little Langsord; and Little Langsord, in Com. Wiltes. Rysheton, Ore, Weston, with the moiety of the Manor of Brodewey in Com. Dors. and Merston- Bigot, and Merston parva in Com. Somers. 
g 〈…〉  leaving Sir john Stourton Knight his Son and Heir twenty four years of age: Margaret his Wife surviving, (who afterwards Married 
h Pat. 15 H. 7. p. 1.  to Sir john Cheny Knight)  
Which john 
john.  had livery 
i 〈…〉  of his lands the next ensuing year, his Homage being respited: and by his Testament 
k 〈…〉 , bearing date 8 Aug. An. 1484. (2 R. 3.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Chapel of his Chantry of the Blessed Virgin, in the Parish Church of Mere (in Com. Somers.) appointing, that the whole revenue of all his Lands, purchased of Edyth Claymond, in Mere, should be employed to the maintenance of a Priest, to pray for his Soul, every day; and for the Souls of his Ancestors: as also to celebrate his Obits yearly, with the Obits of Katherine his Wife, and all his Ancestors.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir. Which William, in 15 E. 4. (his Father then living) received the honour of Knighthood 
l Stow's Ann. , by Bathing, etc. with Prince Edward, and many other Noble persons. And, by his Testament 
m Bodfeild qu. 17. , bearing date at Stourton, upon Friday next ensuing Corpus Christi day, An. 1522. (14 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin, within the Church of St. Peter, at Stourton: and died shortly after, as by the Probate of that Testament, which bears date 16. Martii An. 1523. appeareth: leaving issue by ... his Wife 
n ●x stemmate.  Daughter to Edmund Dudley (Sister to john Duke of Northumberland) two Sons 
o ●x stemmate.  William and Edward.  
Which William 
William.  died 
p Pat. 16 H. 8. p. 2.  soon after, without issue: whereupon Edward 
Edward.  his Brother and Heir, had Livery 
q Pat. 16 H. 8. p. 2.  of his Lands. Of whom, all that I have seen, is; that, in 22 H. 8. (with the rest of the Peers, then met in Parliament) he subscribed 
r Herb p. 306.  that Declaration, sent to Pope Clement the seventh; giving him to understand, that in case he should not comply, with King Henry, in that business of his Divorce from Queen Catherine his Wife, he must not expect that his Supremacy in this Realm, would be longer owned. And that, by his Testament 
s Hoge● qu. 31.  bearing date 26 Nou. An. 1535. (24 H. 8.) 
t Hoge● qu. 31.  he bequeathed his body to be buried, in the North-Isle of his Parish-Church (at Stourton) departing this life shortly after; for the Probate thereof bears date 17 Jan. next following: and leaving issue three Sons; William, Roger, and Christopher.  
Which William 
William.  had Livery 
u Pat. 33 H. 8. p. ●.  of his Lands in 33 H. 8. And, being 
x 〈…〉  afterwards Deputy-General of New Haven in France, and the Marches adjacent; by his Testament 
y 〈…〉 , bearing date 8 Sept. 1548. (2 E. 6.) bequeathed his body to be buried, where it should please God: and died soon after; as may seem by the Probate thereof, which beareth date 15 Nou. next ensuing; leaving issue 
z lb.  Charles his Son and Heir, and two Daughters, ... married to ... Clinton and ... to ... Brent.  
Which Charles 
Charles. , with the help of four of his own servants, in his own House, committed 
a Codw. p. 325.  a shameful murder upon one Hargill and his Son, with whom he had been long at variance; and buried 
b Codw. p. 325.  their Carcassess fifteen foot deep in the earth; thinking thereby to prevent the discovery. But it coming afterwards to light, he had sentence of death passed upon him; which he suffered 
c Codw p. 325.  at Salisbury, 6 Martii An. 1557. (3 & 4 Ph. & M.) by an Halter of Silk, in respect of his quality: leaving issue 
d Ex stemmate. , by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
e Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  to Edward Earl of Derby, john his Son and Heir: as also two younger Sons, Edward and Charles.  
This john 
john.  being restored 
f Journal of Parl.  in blood, by Act of Parliament in 18 Eliz. took his place 
f Journal of Parl.  there, upon the eleventh of February accordingly. And having been (in 29 Eliz.) one 
g Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  of the Peers, which sat at Fotheringhay, upon the Trial of the Queen of Scots; by his Testament 
h Leicester qu. 13. , dated 22 Martii 1588. (30 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in his Chapel of the Church at Stourton: and died 
i FF. in 〈◊〉. Arm. 208. a.  without issue 13 Oct. next ensuing: whereupon he had burial 
k FF. in 〈◊〉. Arm. 208. a.  accordingly.  
To whom succeeded 
l Annal. Eliz.  Edward his Brother and Heir, who married 
m 〈…〉  Frances Daughter to Sir Thomas Treshan of Liveden, in Com. Northt. Knight, and by her had issue 
n 〈…〉  four Sons, and two Daughters; viz. William Stourton made Knight of the Bath, at the Creation of Charles Prince of Wales, in An. 1616. Thomas, Francis, and Edward. His two Daughters were these; Margaret married to Sir Thomas Sulyar of Wetherden, in Com. Suff. Knight; and Mary to Walter Norton of ... in the same County, Esq And, departing 
o 〈…〉  this life at Clerkenwell, in the Suburbs of London 7 Maii 1632. (8 Car. 1.) was buried 
p 〈…〉  at Stourton with his Ancestors.  
Which Sir William, 
William.  so succeeding him, married 
q lb.  Frances Daughter to Sir Edward More of Odypham, in Com. Sutht. Knight, and had issue ʳ by her three Sons; Edward, William; and Thomas a Monk: as also two Daughters, Mary married to john Weld of Lulworth-Castle in Com. Dors. and Frances a Nun at Cambray.  
Which Edward, faithfully adhering to the late King Charles the first (of Blessed Memory) in those woeful times of his late unhappy troubles; departed this life in the Garrison of Bristol, in january An. 1644. his Father then living; leaving issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter to Robert Lord Petre, William 
William.  his Son and Heir, now living; whom by Mary his Wife, Daughter of john Preston of Furnesse-Abby in Com. Lanc. Esq hath issue.   

Widvile.  
[26 H. 6.]  
THE First mention I find of this Family, is in 37 E. 3, Richard de Wydvill 
Richard.  being then constituted 
a 〈…〉  Sheriff of Northamptonshire, and Governor of the Castle there. After which in 39 E. 3. he had 
b 〈…〉  the like trust, and in 43 E. 3. was made Eschaetor 
c 〈…〉  for that County and Rutland. Again 
d 〈…〉  in 44 E. 3. Sheriff of Northamptonshire; as also Governor of the Castle at Northampton.  
To this Richard succeeded john de Wydevill, 
〈◊〉.  Sheriff 
e 〈…〉  of the same Shire, and Governor 
f 〈…〉  of the Castle in 4 R. 2. 
g Rot. Fin. 6. R. 2. m. 17.  Likewise in 6 R. 2. Eschaetor for those Counties of Northampton and Rutland: and in 9 R. 2. again 
h Rot. Fin. 9 R. m. 24.  Sheriff of Northamptonshire.  
To whom succeeded another Richard: 
●ichard.  which Richard, in 7 H. 4. had 
i Rot. Fin. 7 H. 4. m. 16.  the Shrivalty of the same County, and Governourship of the Castle conferred upon him; and, in 8 H. 5. being then 
k Ro● No●●. 8 ●. 5. ●. 24.  one of the Esquires for the Body, to that Heroic King, was constituted Seneschal 
l Ro● No●●. 8 ●. 5. ●. 24.  of the Duchy of Normandy, and other the parts of France, within that King's obedience; to superintend all the Captains and Lieutenants of the Cities, fortified Towns, and Castles within those Precincts. In 3 H. 6. he was made Constable 
m Ex autogr. pènes Cler. Pell.  of the Tower of London; and in 4 H. 6. Knighted 
n Lel. Coll▪ vol. 1. p. 705.  by the King at Leicester, upon Whitsunday (the King himself having then received 
o Lel. Coll▪ vol. 1. p. 705.  that Honour, at the hands of his Uncle, the Duke of Bedford) In 5 H. 6. being Lieutenant 
p Rot. Fran●● 5 H. 6. m. 6.  of Calais, to the Duke of Bedford (governor of that Garrison) he continued 
q Rot. Fran●● 5 H. 6. m. 6.  there for the better defence thereof.  
In 7 H. 6. he was retained, by Indenture 
r Ex autog●. pen●s Cler. Pell. , to serve the King in his Wars of France and Normandy, for half a year, with C Men at Arms and CCC Archers: and, in 14 H. 6. (having then his residence 
s Rot Fran●● 14 H. 6. ●. 10. , for the most part in Northamptonshire, and sometimes at Maydston, in Kent) was 
t Rot Fran●● 14 H. 6. ●. 10.  again in the Wars of France, being of the Retinue 
u Rot Fran●● 14 H. 6. ●. 10.  with William Earl of Suffolk. In 15 H. 6. having without licence 
x Pat. 15 H. 6. m. 20.  married jaquet de Luxembourgh, Daughter to Peter Earl of St. Paul, widow of john Duke of Bedford, he gave a thousand pounds fine 
y Pat. 15 H. 6. m. 20. , for that transgression, and for livery 
z Claus. 15 ●. 6. m. 4.  of those Castles, Manors, and Lands, which were of her Dowry: and in 17 H. 6. was sent 
† Holing●●▪ ●. 617. a. n. 〈◊〉.  into Normandy, with a thousand stout men, for the better defence of those parts.  
In 19 H. 6. being challenged 
a Stow's 〈◊〉.  by a Knight of Spain, to perform certain feats of Arms in Smithfield, they there met 
b Stow's 〈◊〉.  accordingly, upon the xxvi. of November: but, after the third stroke, the King prohibited 
c Stow's 〈◊〉.  them to go on. Before the end of which year, he accompanied 
d Rot. Fr●●c. 19 H. 6. m. 6.  Richard Duke of York, than Lieutenant-General and Governor of the Realm of France, and Duchy of Normandy, into those parts; and in 26 H. 6. in respect 
e Pat. 26 H. 6. p. ●. ●. 4.  of his valour in Arms, great integrity, and acceptable services, was advanced 
f Pat. 26 H. 6. p. ●. ●. 4.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Rivers, as by the King's Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster 29 Maii, appeareth; it being no name of any place, but of an ancient Family, ☜ sometimes Earls of Devon. And for his better support of that Honour had thereby granted to him, and to the Heirs male of his Body, in reversion, after the death of William Burton, one of the Grooms of the King's Chamber, the annual rent of xiv s. iv d. due to the Keeper of the Castle of Northampton. As also, all the Knights●ees and services whatsoever, belonging to the Honour of Chokes; and likewise those of Bryans-fee, john de Bayeux fee, Maundevill fee, Lexington-fee; or of the Baronies of Rivers and Ledet's fee▪ with all Advowsons', Eschaets, Forfeitures, and Liberties, by reason of the Tenure of those Honours, Baronies, and Fees.  
In 27 H. 6. in further consideration 
g 〈…〉  of his services in the wars of France, and Duchy of Normandy, he obtained a grant 
h 〈…〉  in special tail, of the Manor of West- ●●urrek, called West-Hall, in Com. Essex, in reversion after the death of jaquet Duchess of Bedford, his Wife. And about that time had a Charter 
i Cart. ab. an. 27. usque 39 H. 6. m. 14.  for Free-Warren, in all his demesn-lands, within his Lordships of Grafton, Patshull, and Wyken, in Com. Northt. though they were within the precincts of the Forest. In 28 H. 6. he was installed 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter: and in 29 H. 6. constituted 
l Rot. Vas●. 29 H. 6. m. 14.  Seneschal of Aquitaine; with power 
m Ib. m. 1●.  to receive into the King's obedience, all Cities, Towns, and Forts, therein, which were then willing to yield thereto.  
In 38 H. 6. being sent 
n Stow's Ann.  to Sandwich, for the defence of that Port; and those great Ships, which lay at Anchor there, against the power of Nevil Earl of Warwick, who had raised new forces on the behalf of the Duke of York; he was in the night time surprised 
o Stow's Ann.  in his Bed, with Anthony his Son; by certain persons sent from that Earl; who carried 
p Stow's Ann.  him with those Ships to Calais.  
But though he stood firm to King Henry the sixth against the house of York: yet, after King Edward the fourth had obtained the Crown; and been captivated with the beauty of Elizabeth his Daughter (Widow of Sir john Grey) so that he made her his Queen; all his precedent Actings for the L●ncastrian interest were forgot; great Honours and Trusts being then conferred upon him by that King. First 
q Pat. 6 E. 4. p. 1. m. 14. , viz. 4 Martii 6 E. 4. the office of Treasurer of his Exchequer: and upon the 24 of May next ensuing the title 
r Cart. de an. 6 E. 4. n. 13.  of Earl Rivers. Also the office of Constable 
s Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 9  of England, for life; with remainder 
t Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 9  to Anthony Lord S●ales his Son, for his life. Moreover, in 8. E. 4. he obtained a Charter 
u Ca●t. 8 E. 4. ●. 6.  for free-Chase, in all his Demesn-lands and woods in Northamptonshire, or any where else throughout this Realm. But the next ensuing year, scil 9 E. 4. (with john his Son) he was taken 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  out of his Mannour-house at Grafton, by Robin of Ridsd●le (the leader of those Forces, which then appeared for the Lancastrians) and carried 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Northampton where his Head was cut 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  off.  
Others say 
a Stow's Ann. , that this Richard Earl Rivers, being at Edg●ot-field, near Ban●ury, in this 9 E. 4. against Robin of Ridsdale, and his adherents, upon the lots of the day, fled: and, that being taken in the Forest of Dene, he was brought to Northampton, and there beheaded by the command of George Duke of Clarence, and Nevil Earl of Warwick, who were then revolted from King Edward.  
By the before-specified jaquet his wi●e, this Earl Richard had issue 
b Catal. of N● b. by R. B.  seven Sons, viz. Anthony, who succeeded him in his Honours; Lewis and john, who died young; another john, put to death with his Father; Leonel Bishop of Salisbury (Father to Stephen Gardner, sometime Bishop of Winchester, by a Concubine) Edward, and Richard. And divers Daughters; viz. 
c Catal. of N●b. by R. B.  Elizabeth, first married to Sir john Grey of Gro●y Knight, afterwards to King Edward the fourth; Margaret to Thomas Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel; Anne first married to William Bourc●ier, Son to Henry Earl of Essex; after to George Grey Earl of Kent; and lastly to Sir Antony Wingfeld Knight; jaquet to john Lord Strange of Knokyn; Mary to William H●rbert Earl of Huntingdon, and Katherine, first to Henry St●fford Duke of Buck● after to I●sper of Ha●●eild, Duke of Bed●ord; and lastly to Sir Richard Wingfeld Knight of the Garter.  
Another Daughter 
d 〈…〉  he had called M. ... who became the Wife 
e 〈…〉  of Sir john Bromley Knight, Son to that Famous Sir john Bromley, who recovered 
f 〈…〉  the Standard of G●yen, in that memorable Battle of Corby, then gained by the French, in a fierce charge on that wing, which Hugh Stafford Lord Bourchier (his near Kinsman) then commanded. Which Sir john Bromley, for that eminent service, had not only the dignity of Knighthood conferred 
g 〈…〉  on him, but Lands of good value in the Duchy of Normandy, with offices of special power and trust in those pa●ts: as also an Augmentation 
h 〈…〉  to his Arms, viz. the Standard of Guienne for his Crest. From which Sir john, Sir William Bromley of Baginton in Com. War. Knight of the B●th, is lineally descended 
i 〈…〉   
This Richard Earl Rivers had also a Brother, named Edward (by some 
k Stow's Ann.  of our Historians called Lord Wi●vill, though he never had summons to Parliament, nor creation to that dignity.) Who upon 
l Ibid. ●n an. 3 H. 7.  those differences betwixt the French, and the Duke of Britanny, (when he saw, that King Henry the seventh could not reconcile them) desired 
m Ibid. ●n an. 3 H. 7.  that he might have some Forces assigned to accompany him, and liberty to go privily to that Duke. Which being not granted, he withdrew 
n Ibid. ●n an. 3 H. 7.  himself into the Isle of Wih● (whereof he was then Governor 
o Ibid. ●n an. 3 H. 7. ) and there, raising four hundred stout men, sailed 
p Ib.  thither, to his aid. Which adventure proved fatal to him: for in july 3 H. 7. he had the hap ●o be slain 
q Ib.  in Battle, near to the Town of St. Albin, with most of his men.  
¶ ay now come to Anthony, 
Anthony.  Son and H●ir to the before specified Earl.  
This Anthony, having in his Father's life time, Married 
r Pat 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 14.  Elizabeth, the Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Scales of Nucals (widow 
s ●sc. 38 H. 6. & 13 ●. 4. n. 45.  of Henry Bourchier Esq) was thereupon declared 
t Pat. 2 ●▪ 4. ut supra.  Lord Scales: and obtained a grant 
u Pat. 2 ●▪ 4. ut supra.  to h●mself and her, bearing date 27 Maii 2 E. 4. (in consideration of his laudable services) of the Custody of the Manor of Syche, in South- Lynne, which came to the Crown by the attainder of Sir Thomas Tudenham Knight: and, in February following 
x Claus de eod●m anno in▪ 〈◊〉. , had summons to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Scales. Shortly after which, the Lancastrians making head in Northumberland (having possessed 
y Ex Ve●●meb● pen●s Will. Pie●pont a●.  themselves of divers strong Holds there) he marched 
z Ex Ve●●meb● pen●s Will. Pie●pont a●.  with the King into those parts; and was 
a Ex Ve●●meb● pen●s Will. Pie●pont a●.  one of the chief Commanders at the Siege of Alnwick-Castle. And in 5 E. 4. was elected 
b Catal. of Nob by R. ●.  into the Society of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
Moreover, in 6 E. 4. he obtained a grant 
c Pat. 6 E. 4. p. 2. m. 19 , in special Tail, of the Isle of Uviht; with the Castle and Lordship of Caresbroke, and all other the Castles, Manors, and Lordships in that Island. And in 7 E. 4. was 
d Rot 〈◊〉 7. ●. 4. m. 5.  one of the Ambassadors employed to Charles Duke of Burgundy, to treat of a Marriage, betwixt him and the Lady Margaret, Sister to King Edward the Fourth. Shortly after which, upon that solemn Contract 
e Stow'● An●.  made thereupon, by Proxy; Anthony (that Duke's Brother) called the Bastard of Burgundy, being sent 
f Stow'● An●.  into England to ratify the same (having in his retinue divers brave men, expert in all feats of Chivalry, and to the number of CCCC. Horse in his Train) challenging 
g Stow'● An●.  to Combat this Usum both on Foot and Horseback; he accepted 
h Stow'● An●.  thereof. Whereupon Lists 
i Ibid.  were set up in West-Smithfeild; And, upon Thursday next after Corpus Christi-day (the King 
k Ibid.  being present) they ran 
l Ibid.  together with sh●rp Spears; and parted with equal Honour. Likewise the next day on Horseback: at which time this Lord Scales his Horse, having a long sharp Pike of steel on his Chaf●ron; upon their coping together, it ran into the Nose of the Bastard's Horse. Which making him to Mount, he fell on the one side, with his Rider. Whereupon this Lord Scales road about him, with his Sword drawn, till the King Commanded the Marshal to help him up: no more being done that day.  
But, the next 
m Ibid.  day, coming into the Lists on Foot, with Pole-Axes, they fought valiantly, till the point of this Lord's Pole-Axe, entered the sight of the Bastard's Helm. Which being discerned by the King, he cast down his Warder, to the end the Marshal should sever them. Hereupon the Bastard requiring 
n Ibid. , that he might go on, in the performance of his Enterprise; and Consultation being had with the Duke of Clarence, than Constable, and the Duke of Norff. Marshal, whether it might be allowed or not: they determined 
o Ibid. , that if so, then by the Law of Arms, the Bastard ought to be delivered to his Adversary, in the same condition as he stood, when the King caused them to be severed. Which when the Bastard understood, he relinquished 
p Ibid.  his farther challenge.  
The next year following, this Anthony Lord Scales, was by Indenture 
q Ex autogr. pen●● Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King in his Wars, both by Sea and Land, with five Knights, fifty five men at Arms, and two thousand nine hundred forty and five Archers, xxiv. Masters of Ships, and one thousand seventy and six Mariners, for one quarter of that year. And, in 8 E. 4. accompanying 
r Stow's Ann.  the Lady Margaret, beyond-Sea, was present 
s Stow's Ann.  at Sluse, upon the third of july, when she personally consummated her Marriage with the before-specified Duke of Burgundy.  
In 10 E. 4. when 
t Lel. Col. Vol. 1. p. 719.  the Duke of Clarence, and the Earl of Warwick, being revolted from the King, fled to Southampton, where they had thought 
u Lel. Col. vol. 1. p. 719.  to have got a great Ship called the Trinity, belonging to that Earl; this Lord Scales sought 
x Lel. Col. vol. 1. p. 719.  with them, so that they were forced 
y Lel. Col. vol. 1. p. 719.  to get into France. But the Scene soon after changing, he fled 
† H. 〈◊〉 p. 675 b. ●. 10.  with King into Holland. Whence returning before the revolution of that year (his Father being dead) bearing the Title 
z Rot. Fran. 10 E. 4. m. 1.  of Earl Rivers, he was constituted 
a Rot. Fran. 10 E. 4. m. 1.  Governor of the Town and Castle of Calais, and Tower of Ryse●a●k, as also of the Castle of G●ysnes, and the Marches adjacent, for seven years. Likewise 
b Ib. m. 5.  Captain-general of the King's Army, and of all his Forces, both by Sea and Land. Whereupon, in 1● E. 4. in his greatest of dangers he attended 
* Ex autogr. pen●s Cler. Pell.  him, with thirty men at Arms of his own Retinue, both into Kent, Essex, and other parts, where he became victorious. And in 12 E. 4. was 
c Rot. Franc. 〈◊〉 E. 4. m. 14.  one of the Ambassadors sent to treat with Francis Duke of Bri●anny, upon a Truce betwixt that Duke and King Edward; as also for a mutu●l aid to each other: upon Conclusion whereof he had 
d Pat. 12 E. 4 p. 1. m. 10.  a thousand men at Arms and Archers, under his Command, to carry thither.  
In 13 E. 4. upon the Creation 
e Pat. 1● E. ● p. 2 m. 15.  of Prince Edward, to be Prince of Wales, and Earl of ●hester, being made 
f Pat. 1● E. ● p. 2 m. 15.  Governor to him, he obtained the Office 
g Ib. m. 17.  of Chief Butler of England. And in 14 E. 4. was retained 
† Ex autog●. pen●s Cler. ●ell.  by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France and Normandy, with xl. men at Arms and CC. Archers. After which there having been 
h Rot Scoc. 22 E. 4. m. 6.  some Treaty, betwixt King Edward and james the Third, than King of Scotland, for a Marriage between this Anthony Earl Rivers, and Margaret the Sister to that King; in 22 E. 4. john Bishop of Rochester, than Lord Privy-Seal, and Sir Edward Widvile, were sent 
i Rot. Scoc. 22 E. 4. m. 6.  into Scotland, to perfect the same.  
But King Edward shortly after departing this Life, Prince Edward his Son, being than not above thirteen years of Age, the Guardianship of him, and Government of the Realm, during his Minority, was committed 
k Stow'● Ann.  unto Richard Duke of Gloucester, his next Brother. Whereupon that Duke ambitiously aspired the Crown, by the Murder of his Nephew. At which time this Earl being in the North, and sent for by a special messenger from the Duke of Buckingham; hasted towards London: the young King at the same time, being 
m Stow'● Ann.  also upon his Journey thitherwards; but gone 
n Stow'● Ann.  from Northampton by that time the Dukes of Gloucester and Buckingham, wrought thither; leaving 
o Ibid.  this Earl Rivers (his Uncle) behind, who intended 
p Ibid.  to overtake him at Stony-Stratford on the Morrow, before he got thence.  
Staying therefore at Northampton that Night, those Dukes made 
q Ibid.  friendly cheer with him: but, after he was gone to his Lodging; they, with their chiefest confidents, fell to Council 
r Ibid. . Where, sitting till break of the day; they sent 
s Ibid.  privily to their Servants, to make ready speedily; with intimation, that they were to ride backwards. Whereupon divers of their Servants got ready: but this Earls Servants were not 
t Ibid.  so quick. Those Dukes also took 
u Ibid.  into their own Custody, the Keys of the Inn where th●y lodged, that none should pass out, without their special Licence: and planted 
x Ibid.  some upon the Road, to stop any who were gotten out; pretending 
y Ibid. , that they themselves would be the first that should attend the young King out of Stony-Stratford that Morning.  
This Earl therefore taking notice of these doings, though he feared mischief; yet went 
z Ibid.  confidently to the Dukes, and asked what all that meant? who thereupon began to quarrel with him; and told 
a Ibid.  him, that he intended to make disturbance between the King and them, and to destroy them; but that it should not lie in his power. And when he began modestly to vindicate himself (being a person of good elocution) they would not 
b Ibid.  permit him to speak; but caused him to be laid hold on, and put 
c Ibid.  in Custody: Then hasted 
d Ibid.  to Stony-Stratford, where they found the King ready to take Horse. And, having in a seeming humble manner, saluted 
e Ibid.  him, presently picked a quarrel 
f Ibid.  with the Lord Richard Grey (the King's half Brother) saying 
g Ibid. , that He, with the Marquis Dorset, his Elder Brother, and this Earl Rivers (his uncle) had conspired to rule the young King, and the Realm: as also to set variance amongst the Nobility, and destroy them: and, that for the accomplishing thereof, the Marquis had entered the Tower of London, thence taken the Public Treasure, and sent men to Sea.  
Whereunto the King answering 
h Ibid. ; that what his Brother-Marquess had done, he could not say: but told them, that he knew his Uncle Rivers, and Brother Grace to be innocent. To this the Duke of Buckingham replied 
i Ibid. , That they had concealed these things from his Grace; and forthwith arrested 
k Ibid.  the Lord Richard Grey, and Sir Thomas Vaughan Knight, and so brought 
l Ibid.  the King, and the rest, back to Northampton. Where, taking farther counsel, they put 
m Ibid.  new Servants about him, sent away whom they pleased: and conveyed 
n Ibid.  this Earl Rivers, and the Lord Richard Grey to several Prisons.  
Amongst other of the places, whereunto this Earl Rivers was then carried, the Castle of Shiriff-Hoton (in Yorkshire) was one. Where, upon the 23d d of june, an. 1483. (which was the very day preceding the cruel Murder of the young King, in the Tower of London) he declared his Testament 
o Mills qu. 40. : whereby he bequeathed his Heart to be carried to our Lady of Pew, adjoining to St. Stephen's College at Westminster, there to be buried, by the advice of the Dean, and his Brethren: and in Case he should die South of ●rent, than his Body to be also buried before our Lady of pew, aforesaid. Appointing, that all the Lands, which were his Fathers, should remain to his right Heirs, with his Cup of Gold, of Columbine. And, that such Lands as were the Lady Scales, his first Wife, should come to his Brother Sir Edward Wydvill, and to his Heirs Male; and for lack of such Heirs Male, unto the right Heirs of his Father; but he to whom it should so come, before he took possession thereof, to deduct five hundred marks, to be employed for the Souls of the said Lady Scales, and Thomas her Brother, and the Souls of all the Scales blood, in helping and refreshing Hospitals, and other Deeds charitable. Also to find a Priest one year, at our Lady of Pew, to pray for the Souls of those Brothers, and all Christen-Souls. Likewise to find another Priest, to sing at the Chapel of the Rhodes, in Greenwich, to pray for his own Soul, and all Christen-Souls. Farther directing, that all his Apparel for his Body, and Horse-harness, should be sold; and with the money thereof Shirts and Smocks for poor folk to be bought.  
But long he stayed not at Shiriff-Hoton, as it seems: For to Pont●ract-Castle they hurried him; where Sir Richard Ratecliffe Knight (one of the Duke of Gloucester's chief Confidents) brought 
p Stow in an. 1483.  him out to a Scaffold; telling 
q Stow in an. 1483.  the people he was a Traitor; and not suffering him to speak any thing, in Vindication of himself, caused 
r Stow in an. 1483.  his Head to be cut off.  
Another Wife 
s Esc. 20 E. 4.  he had called Mary, Daughter and Heir to Henry Fitz Lewes; but no issue, saving one illegitimate Daughter 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. P▪ , called Margaret, Married 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. P▪  to Sir Robert Poynes Knight.  
¶ To this Earl succeeded in his Honours, Richard his Brother. Which Richard in 5 H. 7. was by Indenture 
x 〈…〉  retained to serve the King in that Army then sent into Britanny: And by his Testament 
y 〈…〉 , bearing date 20 Febr. an. 1490. (6 H. 7.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Abbey of St. james at Northampton, in a place made ready for the same. And to the Parish-Church of Grafton, all such cattle as he then had at Grafton; viz. two Oxen, five Kine, and two Bullocks; to the intent that they should yearly keep an Obiit for his Soul (viz. Dirige, and Mass of Requiem) with the Curate, iv. Priests and iv. Clerks, as also an Hearse and four Tapers; every Priest taking for his Wages vd. and every Clerk iiid. Appointing, that the Lord Thomas Marquis Dorfet should be his Heir; to whom he thereby gave all his Lands wheresoever; desiring him, that there might be as much underwood sold, in the woods at Grafton, as would buy a Bell, to be a Tenor, at Grafton, to the Bells then there, for a Remembrance of the last of the blood. And died 
z Esc. 7 H. 7. n. 39  upon the sixth of March next following, without Issue: whereupon his Sister's beforementioned, became his Heirs.   

Lord Hoo and Hasting.  
[26 H. 6.]  
OF this Family, whose chief Seat was at Hoo, in Com. Bedf. were divers persons of eminent note, before any of them were ranked amongst the Peers of this Realm. For, in 20 E 1. it appears, that Robert de Hoo, 
Robert.  obtained that King's Charter 
a Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 34.  for a Market every Week upon the Friday, at his Manor of K●ebbeworth, in Com. Hertf. and a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, day, and Morrow of the Decollation of St. john Bapt. As also for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands within his respective Lordships of Knebbeworth (beforementioned) and Harpeden, in the same County: Likewise in those of Hoo, Stoppesley, and Maldon, in Com. Bedf. Clopton, in Com. Cantabr. and Sib●tho●pe, in Com. Oxon.  
And that in 11 E. 3. Sir Thomas Hoo 
Thomas.  Knight, had the like grant 
b Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 8. , for a Market every Week upon the Tuesday, at his manor of Wour●ling, in Com. Suss. and a Fair there yearly, on the Eve, day and morrow of St. Mary Magdalen. As also for a Fair, yearly, at his Manor of Bocksteppe, on the Eve, day and morrow of the Nativity of St. john Baptist and another at his Manor of Dalinton (all in the same County) upon the Eve, day, and Morrow of the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin; with Free-Warren in all his Lordships of Hoo, Stopesley; and Whethampsted, in Com. Bedf.  
To which Sir Thomas, Succeeded Sir William 
William.  Hoo Knight, his Son 
c ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir; who, in 10 R. 2. upon the flight 
d T. Wal●. i● an. 1▪ 87. p. 363 n. 10.  of Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk (for avoiding the danger, at that time approaching him) helped 
e T. Wal●. i● an. 1▪ 87. p. 363 n. 10.  him away to Calais: and afterwards, in 8 H. 4. served 
f Ro●. Fr●n. 8 H. 4. m. 8.  in that Garrison, under john Earl of Somerset, than Captain 
g Ro●. Fr●n. 8 H. 4. m. 8.  there.  
This Sir William, by Alice his Wife, Daughter 
h Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to Sir Thomas St. Maur (by jane his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Nicholas Malmains) had issue 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Thomas; 
Thomas.  who in 14 H. 6. upon a new Rebellion of the Normans, about Caux, was sent 
† Holingth. p. 612. b. n. ●0.  to suppress them; where he slew many, and made great waist in the Country. And in 20 H. 6. (being then 
k Cl●●s. 22. H. 6. m. 19  a Knight) in consideration 
l Cl●●s. 22. H. 6. m. 19  of his special services, and large expenses in the Wars of that King, obtained a grant 
m Cl●●s. 22. H. 6. m. 19  of xl l. per annum to be received during his life, out of the Revenues of the County of Nor●olk.  
In 24 H. 6. he was again employed 
n Rot. Franc. 24 H. 6. m. 13.  in the Wars of France: In which he merited so well; as that▪ in 26 H. 6. by Letters Patents, bearing date 2 Junii, in consideration 
o Pat. 26 H. 〈◊〉 p. 2. m. 23.  of his eminent services, performed in France, and Normandy; aswel in the times of the King's Progenitors, as in his own days; he was advanced 
p Pat. 26 H. 〈◊〉 p. 2. m. 23.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hoo and H●sting (which Lordship of Hoo is in the County of Bedford, and that of Hastings, in Com. Suss. as the words of that Patent do import) and to the Heirs Male of his Body.  
Moreover he was elected 
q 〈…〉  into that Honourable Society of Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter, in the time of that King. And, by his last Will and Testament 
r 〈…〉 , bearing date 12 Febr. 33 H. 6. appointed, that Lands of xx. mark● per annum value should be settled upon the Abbot and Covent of Battle, in Com. Suss. and their Successors; to find two Monks perpetually singing at St. Benygni's Altar, in that Abbey, for his Soul, and the Souls of his Ancestors; as also for the Souls of such others, as his Executors should ordain.  
The certain time of his Death I have not found; but that he had Summons 
s Cla●s. 〈◊〉. ann. in dors●.  to Parliament from 27. till 31 H. 6. inclusive: and that he Married three Wives; first 
t 〈…〉  Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Felton Knight, b● whom he had issue 
u 〈…〉  one Son, called Thomas, who died in his l●fe time without Issue. Secondly 
x 〈…〉  Elizab●th, Daughter and Heir to Sir Nicholas Wichinghum Knight; by whom he had issue 
y 〈…〉  one only Daughter, called Anne, Married to Sir Geffrey B●ll●n Knight▪ sometime Lord Mayor of London. Thirdly 
z 〈…〉  El●an●re, Daughter to Leo Lord Welles, Sister and Coheir to Richard Lord Welles her Brother; and that by her he had Issue 
a 〈…〉  three Daughters, who also, become his Coheirs; viz. Eleanore Married to Sir james C●rew of Bedingt●n, in Com. Sur. Knight; jane to Sir Roger Copley Knight, and Elizabeth to Sir john Devenish Knight.   

Bromflete.  
[27 H. 6.]  
IN 11 R. 2. Thomas de Bramfl●te 
Thomas.  obtained a 〈◊〉 
a 〈…〉  for Free-Warr●n, in all his D●m●sn-L●●ds, at 〈…〉 and 〈◊〉 in Com. Eb●r. And, in 13 2. 2. having We●ded 
b 〈…〉  Marg●r●t the Daughter and Heir of Sir john St. john Knight (by Anastasia 
c 〈…〉  his wife, Daughter 〈◊〉 Coheir to William de Aton Lord 〈◊〉) had 〈◊〉 
〈…〉  of the Lands of her Inheritenc●.  
In 19 R. ●. 〈◊〉 Th●mas was constituted 
〈…〉  the King's Chi●● 〈◊〉: And in 9 H. 4. (being then a Knight) 〈◊〉 
f 〈…〉  john de Ellerker, and oth●rs, 〈◊〉 his Manors of 〈…〉, and 〈◊〉; with condition, that they should p●●● them, unto Th●mas Br●m●let Esquire, his Son and Heir, so soon as he should arrive to his full Age; and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten: and, in Case he should die without issue in his Father's life time; then the Inheritance of them to return to the said Thomas the Father, and to the Heirs of his Body, by the said Margaret, his Wife; saving to joan the Wife of the before-specified Thomas the Son, for term of her life, ... marks yearly out of that Manor of Brompton.  
Upon which Agreement Thomas the Son, quit-claimed 
g Ibid.  to his said Father, for term of his Life, all his right and title to the third part of the Manors of Aton, Ruston, Wykham, Wellom, Sutton; the third part of the Manor of Old- Malton, and third part of the Castle there; as also to the third part of the Priory, and third part of the Manor of Bardelby.  
In 2 H. 5. this Thomas the Father was constituted 
h Rot. Fin. ●. H. 5. m. 19  Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle at York. And, in 5 H. 5. had a Charter 
i Cart. 5 H. 5▪ m. 7.  for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands in Wymington, in Com. Bedf. and Grendon in Com. Northt. and departed 
k Lib. ced●l. 9 H. 5. p▪ 428. , this life in 9 H. 6. leaving Henry 
l Lib. ced●l. 9 H. 5. p▪ 428. , at that time (Thomas his Son being dead) his Son and Heir. 
Henry.  Who, being then a Knight, obtained Livery 
m Rot. Fin. ● H. 6. m. 15.  of his Lands, his Homage being respited. Shortly after which, he was constituted Sheriff 
n Rot Fin. 11 H. 6. m. 23.  of the County of York, and Governor of the Castle there: and in 12 H. 6. sent 
o Rot Fra●●. 12 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉.  Ambassador to that great Council, then held at Basil, in Germany; having Licence to take with him, in Gold, Silver, Jewels, and Plate, to the value of two thousand pounds sterling; as also an assignation 
p Pat. 12 〈◊〉 p. 1. m. 9  of CCC l. sterling, for every half year he should stay there, over and above the first six months; and according to that rate.  
Moreover, in 27 H. 6. he had summons 
q Claus. de● eodem an● in dorso.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons of this Realm, by a special Writ, bearing date 24 januarii, directed thus, Henrico Bromfl●t de Vesci Chivalier, with limitation of that Honour, to the Heirs Male of his Body.  
About this time, also, he had a grant 
r Cart. ab an● no 27 usque 39 H. 6. n. 14.  for a Market upon the Wednesday, every Week, at his Manor of Wygh●on, in Com. Ebor. and two Fairs; one on the Festival of the Invention of the Holy-Cross; the other on its Exaltation. And, in 34 H. 6. in consideration 
s pat. 34 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  of his eminent services to King Henry the Fifth, in his Wars of France and Normandy; as also, in consideration, that the never had any pay or reward for the same; and being then grown aged 
t Pat. 34 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13. , he obtained a special Dispensation 
u Pat. 34 H. 6. p. 1. m. 13.  from coming, thenceforth, to Parliament.  
The like Dispensation 
x Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 15.  was granted to him, in 1 E. 4. In 3 E. 4 he procured the Prior and Covent of the Knight's Hospitalers, at Feryby, in Com. Ebor. by a special Instrument 
y Ex pr●●f. Cod. MS. pen●s 〈…〉.  under their public Seal, upon search of their Evidences, to declare him their Patron; forasmuch as his Ancestors had been their Founders. And, by his last Will and Testament 
z Go●y● f. 215 b. , bearing date 21 Maii, 6 E. 4. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the White-Fryers-Church, in London; whereof, and of all that Order, through England, he thereby expresseth, that he was principal Founder. Appointing that all his Lordships and Advowsons', in the County of York, which were by Deed entailed; viz. Lonesburgh, Brompton, A●on, Malton, Well●me, Sutton, Wy●ethorpe, and Bardelby, should remain to Margaret his Daughter, and the Heirs of her Body. Also, that his Lordships of North- Cave Clyff, and Clyff-Wighton, Burneby, Fangfosse, Ellerker, Brantingham, Faxstete, Weton, Esthorp, Lonesburgh, Holme, Bromptom, and Gateforth, in the same, County, should be sold by his Executors. Likewise, that his Lordship of Wymington, in Com. Bedf. and all other his lands in the Counties of Bedf. and Buck. with a Tenement in Kingston super Hull. As also, his places and Messages in London and Sussex, should be sold by his Executors: and the money received for the same, to be disposed for the weal of his Soul, in Chantries, and other works of Charity; viz. to find six Priests, perpetually to sing for his Soul, and for the Souls of his Father and Mother, in such place, as he had before that time declared.  
And having been summoned 
a Claus. de ii●d. Ann. in do●●o.  to Parliament from 28 H. 6. to 6 E. 4. inclusive, departed 
b Esc. 6 E. 4. n. 37.  this life 16 jan. 8 E. 4. being then seized 
c Esc. 6 E. 4. n. 37.  of the Manor of S●ryxton in Com. Northt Mallom. and Aysf●d in Com. Suss. High Hall, alias Wighton; Lonesburgh, Brompton, Gayteford; the moiety of the Manors of Sutton, and Wellom; the third part of the Manors of Aton, Wirethorpe, Bardelby; and the third part of the Castle and Lordship of Malton, in Rydale in Com. Eber. As also of the Manor of Wyminton, in Com. Bedf. leaving Margaret (formerly the Wife of john Lord Clifford; but) then married to Sir Lancelot Threlkeld Knight, his Daughter 
d Esc. 6 E. 4. n. 37.  and Heir, xxvi. years of age.  
In pursuance of which bequest, by Covenants 
e Ex praef. Vet. Cod. MS.  indented, made betwixt William Rilston his Executor, and certain members of the Choir of Beverly-Minster, in Com. Ebor. upon payment of the sum of eighty six pounds xiii s. iv d. they obliged themselves, and their successors, that one of their number should celebrate divine service, for his Soul, in that Collegiate-Church for ever.   

james Boteler Earl of Wiltshire.  
[27 H. 6.]  
OF the Antiquity and greatness of this Family; and of the high advancement it did long since arrive unto in Ireland, having said something in my first Volume of this work; I now come to james Boteler, Son and Heir to james the fourth Earl of O●mond (by joan his Wife, Daughter of William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny) who was made a Peer of this Realm.  
This james, in consideration 
a 〈…〉  of his faithful adherence to the Lancastrian Interest, in those sharp contests, which for many years endured betwixt that House, and the other of York, was in 27 H. 6. by Letters 
b 〈…〉  Patents bearing, date 8 julii raised to the title of Earl of Wiltshire: and in 28 H. 6. constituted 
c 〈…〉  one of the Commissioners, unto whom the custody of the Town and Castle of Calais, with the Tower of Risebank, and Marches of Picardy were committed for the term of five years.  
In 30 H. 6. being then also (by the death of his Father) Earl of Ormond, he was made Lieutenant 
d 〈…〉  of Ireland: and the next ensuing▪ year, had his Patent renewed 
e 〈…〉 , as to that trust, ●or the space of ten years. In 32 H. 6. with the Earls of Salisbury, and some other great Lords, he undertook 
f Ex autog●. pen●s Cler. Pell.  the guarding of the Seas, from the third of April, for the space of three years, receiving the Tonnage and Poundage to support the charge thereof. And in 33 H. 6. was constituted 
g Pat. 33 H▪ 6. p. ●. m. 20.  Lord Treasurer of England upon the 15 of March. In which his office he then continued but till 
h Ibid m. 12.  the 19 of May next following: for at that time was Henry Viscount Bourchier put 
i Ibid m. 12.  in his stead.  
Shortly after which he was 
k St●w'● Ann.  with King Henry in the first Battle of St. Alban, where the Yorkists prevailing, he ●led 
l St●w'● Ann. , and cast 
m Stow's Ann.  his Harness into a ditch. Nevertheless in 37 H. 6. he had that place of Lord Treasurer, again conferred 
n Pa●. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 21.  upon him. And, in 38 H. 6. by reason 
o Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  of his constant assistance to the King in those turbulent times, obtained a grant 
p Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  of the Keepership of the Forest or Park of Pederton, in Com. Somers. then in the Crown by the forfeiture of Richard Duke of York: as also 
q lb. p. 2. m. 6.  of Craneburne-Chase, lying in the Counties of Wilts. and Dors. And was made Knight 
* Instit etc. of the Garter per E● A.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
After which (the same year) coming 
r Stow'● Ann.  with the Lords Scales and Hungerford to Newberry, (a Lordship belonging to the Duke of York▪ and there making Inquisition 
s Stow'● Ann.  for those, who had adhered to that Duke) he caused 
t Stow'● Ann.  some to be hanged, drawn, and quartered; and plundered 
u Stow'● Ann.  the rest. Thence went 
x Ibid.  to Southampton; where, under colour 
y Ibid.  to surprise the Earl of Warwick, he 
z Ibid.  armed five great Carricks of Genoa, and manned them with Soldiers; taking 
a Ibid.  up Victual at the King's price, without paying any money. And so, carrying a 
b Ibid.  great part of his▪ Treasure with him, sailed 
c Ibid.  into the Netherlands.  
Howbeit, after this, before the end of that year, he returned, and was 
d Ibid.  in the Battle of Wakefeild; where the Duke of York being slain, the Lancastrians obtained 
e Ibid.  a very great Victory. But soon after that, being 
f Ibid.  in the Battle at Mortimer's Cross, against the Earl of March, where the victory fell 
g Ibid.  to the other side, he fled 
h Ibid. . So Likewise 
i Ibid.  upon the lots of the day at ●owton-field, which happened within a short space after. But was taken 
k Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 1. m. 2.  by Richard Salkeld Esq and thereupon beheaded 
l Stow'● Ann.  at Newcastle, upon 
m Esc. 3 ●. 4. n. 12.  the first of May; being then siesd 
n Esc. 3 ●. 4. n. 12.  of the Manor of ●orre- Brian, in Com. Devon. also of the Manors of Mere, Hondesworth, Clent, Cannowe, Old-Swynford, Snodesbury, and Haggeley, in Com. Staff. and of the Manor of Ashby de la Zouche, in Com. Leic. leaving Thomas his Brother (afterwards Earl of Ormond) his next Heir: For he had no issue 
o Esc. 3 ●. 4. n. 12. , though he married two Wives; First 
p Claus. 16 ●. 6. m. 4.  Avicen, Daughter to john Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel, (Sister and Heir to Humphrey her Brother:) and secondly 
q Vinc. co●r p. 595.  Alianore, Sister and coheir to Edmund Beaufort Duke of Somerset. After which, viz. in the Parliament begun 4 Nou. 1 E. 4. he was 
r Esc 1 E. 4. n. 〈◊〉.  attainted.   

Bonvile.  
[28 H. 6.]  
IN 35 H. 3. William 
William.  the Son of Nicholas de Bonvile, having all accoutrements prepared 
a Claus. ●5 H. 3. m. 23.  at the King's charge, solemnly received 
b Claus. ●5 H. 3. m. 23.  the honour of Knighthood, on the Festival of our Saviour's Nativity, the same year: And, upon his Father's death in 49 H. 3. had livery 
c Rot. Fin. 49 H. 3. m. 9  of his lands, lying in Com. Somers. To this William succeeded Nicholas 
Nicholas.  who died in 23 E. 1. being then seized 
† Claus. 23 E. 1. m. 7.  in right of Hawyse his Wife, of the Manors of Shete, Cumbe, and Lydyard- Punchardon: But, from that time, I have not seen any thing farther of him; or of his descendants, till 4 R. 2. that Sir William de Bonevile Knight, was constituted Sheriff 
d Rot. Fin. 4 R. ●. m. 23.  of the Counties of Somers. and Dors. which trust he also held 
e Rot. Fin. 5 R. 2. m. 20.  the next ensuing year: and in 13 R. 2. had 
f Rot. Fin. 13 R. ●. m. 17.  the like for the County of Devon.  
This Sir William, by his Testament 
g Arundel vol. 1. f. 252. b. , bearing date upon Saturday, preceding the Feast of our Lady's Assumption an. 1407. (8 H. 4.) bequeathed his body to be buried before the high Cross in the Church of Nywenham, in Com. Devon▪ and gave unto it xl l. in money, for licence of Sepulture therein, to himself, and his Wives; and to pray for their Souls. By this his Testament, he also ordained, that his Executors should give CCC Marks, for leave to amortize lands, of fifty Marks per annum value, for the endowment of an Hospital, situate in Comb- street, within the City of Eeter, for twelve poor Men and Women, there to be maintained forever.  
He likewise bequeathed thereto, for the honour of God, and the better support thereof, all his Rents within that City▪ excepting his own Mansion-house there. Which House he gave unto Alice his Wife, to hold during her life: (but afterwards to the Heirs Male of his body) with five hundred Marks in money, and the one half of all his Silver vessels. To Anne, his Sister, a Nun at Wherwell, he gave ten Marks▪ and to William his younger Son CC Marks, towards his marriage.  
Shortly after which, he died; for the Probate of this his Testament bears date 18 Apr. An. 1408. (9 H. 4.)  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Grandson, (viz. 
h Claus. 2 H. 5. m. 17.  Son of john, his eldest Son, who died in his life time) which William, making proof of his age in 2 H. 5. had livery 
i Claus. 2 H. 5. m. 17.  of his lands, his Homage being respited. And, in 5 H. 5. being then a Knight, and in 
k Rot. Fin. 5 H. 5. m. 8.  that expedition, then made into France, was of the Retinue with Thomas Duke of Clarence, the King's Brother. In 1 H. 6. this William was made Sheriff 
l Rotsie▪ Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 18.  of Devonshire, and in 4 H. 6. as Cousin 
m Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 8. Lib. cedul. 335.  and Heir to john Bonvile Esq deceased (viz. 
n Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 8. Lib. cedul. 335.  Son of john Bonvile, Brother of Thomas, Father of the said john) doing his Homage, had livery 
o Rot. Fin. 4 H. 6. m. 8. Lib. cedul. 335.  of the Manor of Merrier, in Com. Somers. whereof he the said john died seized. Moreover, in 21 H. 6. he was, by Indenture 
p Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell. , retained to serve the King for one whole year, in his Wars of France, with twenty Men at Arms, and six hundred Archers, being at that time also made 
q ●ot. Vasc. 21 H. 6. m. 15.  Seneschal of the Duchy of Aquitane: And meriting so well, for his services in those Wars, and otherwise; in 28 H. 6. had summons 
r Claus. 28 H. 6. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm (as also afterwards till his death) And in 31 H. 6. in 
s Pat. ●1 H. 6. p. 2. m. 18.  consideration of his further services, was constituted Governor 
t Pat. ●1 H. 6. p. 2. m. 18.  of the Castle at Exeter, for life.  
In 32 H. 6. being then called Lord Bonvile of Chuton, he was made Lieutenant 
u Rot. Vasc. 32 H. 6. m. 5.  of Aquitane. And in 33 H. 6. had 
† Holingsh p. 644. ●. n. 30.  a sharp skirmish on Cliff-heath (near Exeter) with Thomas Courtney Earl of Devonshire: wherein he prevailed. But in 38 H. 6. favouring the title of the House of York; he was 
x Stow'● An.  one of those to whom the custody of King Henry the sixth (taken Prisoner, at that time, in the Battle of Northt.) was committed. After this, upon the defeat given to the Lancastrians, in the second Battle of St. Alban (which happened 
y Stow'● An.  17 Febr. being Shrove Tuesday) the next ensuing year; when the rest of the Lords (who then also being there, were entrusted with the like custody of that King) fled 
z Stow'● An.  away to their party; he would 
a Stow'● An.  have withdrawn himself, had not the King assured 
b Stow'● An.  him, that he should receive no bodily hurt. But such was the indignation of the Queen towards him; as also of the Duke of Exeter, and Earl of Devon, being thus in their power, that (though the other side was then Victorious) they rested not till they had 
c Stow'● An.  taken off his Head.  
Being thus fatally destroyed, Cecilie, his Great grandchild; scarce ten years old (viz. Daughter 
d Esc. ut supra.  of William, Son of William, Son to him the said William) became 
e Esc. ut supra.  his next Heir; her Father and Grandfather being both dead before; viz. First her Grandfather, who married 
f Esc. 36 H. 6. n. 20.  Eliazbeth the Daughter and Heir of William Lord Harington. And afterwards her Father commonly called William Lord Harington; who married 
* Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Catherine one of the Daughters of Richard Nevil Earl of Salisbury; and was slain 
g Stow's Ann.  in the Battle of Wakefeild, on the part of the House of York, upon the haft day of December, the same year; viz. 39 H. 6. which was within less than two months before his Grandfather's death.  
But upon the death of this William Lord Bonvile (thus beheaded at St. Alban) in regard he had stood up so stoutly against the Lancastrians, Elizabeth his Widow, in 1 E. 4. had an assignation 
h Pat. ● E. 4. p. 4. m. 31.  of a very large Dowry; viz. of the Manor of Pokyngton, with divers lands in Thorney, Pixton, Taunton, Glastonbury, and Drayton, in Com. Somers. Maperton, Sturmynster-Marshall, Alryngton, Mourton, Berne; and divers lands in Lyme, in Com. Dors. Combe- Pyne-Seton, Combe- pain Down- Vmfravile, Charletone, Head,; and Pole; Northcote, with divers Lands in Birches; Sydeford, Axminstre, and Toregge, in Com. Devon. as also of divers Lands in Tregemelyn, Permarthe, Noddon, Trevasso, Holiwode, Milhay, Kilquyte, Seynterne, Polke●ys, and Roboletesdon, late belonging to Richard Welyngton, in Com. Cornub. as also of the Manor of great Glen, in Com. Leic. All which being of the Inheritance of the before specified Cecilie, (who became the Wife 
i Ja●ly●. q●● 2●.  of Thomas Marquis Dorset, and afterwards of 
k Ja●ly●. q●● 2●.  Henry Earl of Wiltshire) were afterwards enjoyed by her.  
It is said 
l Lel. Itin. Vol. 2. f. 5●. , that this William Lord Bonvile had many illegitimate Children; whereof one was settled in the West Country, to whom he gave C Marks per annum, whose posterity remained in King H. 8. time.   

Edmund of Hadham, Earl of Richmund.  
[31 H. 6.]  
THis Edmund, 
Edmund.  Surnamed of Hadham, in Com. Hertf. in regard of his Birth there; being the other Son to Owen Teuther, by Katherine Daughter to Charles the Sixth King of France; was, in 31 H. 6. by reason 
a Cart. ab an. 27. usque 37 H. 6. n. 24.  of his so near Alliance to that King, (viz. Brother by the Mother) Created 
b Cart. ab an. 27. usque 37 H. 6. n. 24.  Earl of Richmund, by Letters Patent, bearing date at Reading upon the 23d. of November, with Precedence before all other Earls: and the same year obtained a grant 
c Pat. 31 H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  from the King, in Fee, of that Mansion House, called Baynard's Castle, situate near Paul's-W●arfe, in London.  
Of his personal Actings, there is little memorable, that I have seen, other than his Marriage 
d Esc. 35 H. 6. n. ...  with Margaret, the sole Daughter and Heir to john Beaufort Duke of Somerset; and that he departed 
e Esc. 35 H. 6. n. ...  this Life, on the Morrow after All Soul's day, in 35 H. 6. being at that time seized 
f Ibid.  in Fee, of the Castle and Lordship of Horestone, and Manor of Bollesobere in Com. Derb. And in Fee-tail of the Manor of Ludgareshale, in Com. Wiltes. of the moiety of the Manor of Bassingburne in C●m. Cantabr. of the whole Earldom, Honour and Lordship of Richmund in Com. Ebor. and two parts of the Manor of Swafham in Com. Norff. And jointly, with jasper Earl of Pembroke (his Brother) of the Manors of Mansfeld, Lyndeby, and Town of Clypston in Shirewode, in Com. Nott. leaving 
g Ibid.  Henry his Son and Heir, of the Age of fifteen Weeks, afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Seventh: Whereupon he was buried 
* Ex coll. Sir ●o. Kniveton a●.  in the Cathedral of St. David's in Wales, with this Epitapth;  
Under this Marble-stone here enclosed restet the Bones of the noble Lord, Edmund Earl of Richmund, Father and Brother to Kings; the which departed out of this World in the year of our Lord God, 1456. the third of the Month of November; on whose Soul Almighty jesus have mercy, Amen.  
Margaret his Wife surviving; who afterwards Married 
h Holingsh. Chron. p. 678. a. n. 60.  to Henry, a Younger Son to Humphrey Duke of Buckingham; and lastly 
i Holingsh. Chron. p. 678. a. n. 60.  to Thomas Lord Stanley Earl of Derby, but by neither of these had any Issue.  
This great Lady, by her Teftament 
k Benet qu. 〈◊〉. , bearing date 6 junii, an. 1508. (which was the 23d. and last year of her Son King Henry the Seventh's Reign) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Monastery of St. Peter, at Westminster, within the Chapel of our Lady, begun to be built by that King: Appointing, that Placebo, and Dirige, with Laudes, and all other Divine-Services, Prayers, and Observants belonging thereto, should be solemnly and devoutly songen, and said in the day of her Decease, by all the Priests, Ministers, and Children of her Chapel; and Mass of Requiem, with Note, on the Morning next ensuing; and so to continue every day, as long as her Body should rest there unremoved, towards the place of her Interment.  
Likewise that the like Placebo and Dirige, with Laudes, and Mass of Requiem, should be solemnly and devoutly said, during all the time, in the Parish-Church of that place, where it should please God to call her out of this transitory life, by all the Priests and Clerks of the same Church, and by other Priests to the number of threescore, and Clerks to the number of thirty; as also in twenty Parish-Churches next adjoining to the place of her decease, by all the Priests and Clerks of every such Church. Furthermore, that every Priest, to the number of threescore, being present in the Parish-Church, where her Body should rest any night, between the place of her Decease, and the place of her Interment, that should be helping to all Divine Service of Placebo, and Dirige, to have for his labour eight pence; and ever Clerk of thirty, four pence. And, that in the day that it should please God to call her out of this Life, and day of her Interment, there should be distributed in Alms amongst poor people Cxxxiii i vi s. viij d.  
Moreover, by her last Will, bearing date at the same time; intending God to be the more honoured, aswel within the said Monastery, where the purposed that her Body should be interred, as in the Universities of Oxford, and Cambridge, and other places, where Scholars were to be brought up in virtue and cunning; the ordained, that three perpetual daily Masses, with divine Service, should be daily said, by three sad and discreet Monks of the said Monastery; and one-perpetual Anniversary devoutly holden, with Lxx. Lights, and with the distribution of ten pounds in Alms, at every such Anniversary, perpetually: And one perpetual Brother, called a Converse, to be perpetually kept in the same Monastery, specially to serve there at their Masses: and all other Priests, that should say their Masses at the Altars, where as two of the Said Chantry-Masses shall be said.  
She also thereby established two perpetual Readers in Divinity; one of them in the University of Cambridge, and another in the University of Oxford; Likewise one perpetual Preacher of the Word of God, in the same University of Cambridge: and obtained Licence to found a perpetual Chantry in the Church of Wynburne, of one perpetual Priest, to teach Grammar freely, to all that would come thereto, while the World shall endure; with Licence to give to either of the said two Readers, and their Successors, Lands and Tenements to the yearly value of xx l. To the said Preacher, and his Successors x l. And to the Chantry Priest of Winburne x l.  
Likewise, where King Henry the Sixth (of blessed memory) did purpose to have ordained, in a place in Cambridge, then called God's-House, Scholars to the number of threescore, there to learn and study, in all liberal Science; in which place was formerly, never above the number of four, for lack of exhibition; She obtained farther Licence, and did found in the same place, a College called Christ-Colledge, consisting of a Master, twelve Scholars-Fellows, and forty seven Scholars-Disciples, there to be perpetually maintained.  
She also appointed, that her Executors should cause to be made in the Chapel where her Body was to be Interred, a convenient Tomb; and one Altar or two in the same Chapel, for those two Chantry-Masses, there perpetually to be said. Likewise that the Hospital of St. john's in Cambridge should be dissolved; thereof to found a College of secular persons; viz. a Master, and fifty Scholars, with divers Servants; and that the said College should be new built, and sufficiently endowed with Lands. For the performance of all which things, she willed that her Executors should take the Issues and profits of her Lands, put in Feoffment, in the Counties of Devon. Somerset, and Northt.  
And, having lived to see the Coronation of her Grandson King Henry the Eighth; departed 
l Stow's Ann:  this life upon the 29th of june, in the first year of his Reign; Whereupon she had Burial on the South side of that Royal Chapel, according to her appointment, with this Epitaph upon her Tomb;  
Margaretae Richmondiae, septimi Henrici Matri, Oct●vi Aviae; quae stipendia constituit tribus hoc Coenobio Monachis, & Doctori Grammatices apud Wimborne, perque Angliam totam divini verbi Praeconi; duobus item Interpretibus literarum sacrarum; alteri Oxoniae; alteri Cantabrigiae, ubi & Collegia duo Christo & johanni ejus discipulo, struxit. Moritur an. Domini, 1509. tertio Calend. julii.  
Having thus brought this great Lady to her Grave, 
Henry.  I pass on to Henry Earl of Richmund, her Son (the happy uniter of the long divided Houses of York, and Lancaster) who was but fifteen Weeks old at his Father's Death, in 35 H. 6. as before is observed.  
Of this Earl, that which I first find memorable, is; that upon the readeption of the Throne by King Henry the Sixth, in an. 1470. 10 E. 4. (which he enjoyed not many Months) his Uncle jasper Earl of Pembroke, coming 
m Polyd. Virg. p. 522. n. 10.  into Wales, took 
n Polyd. Virg. p. 522. n. 10.  him from the Wife of William Herbert (whom King Edward, gaining the Crown, had made Earl of Pembroke, with which Lady he had been well educated 
o Polyd. Virg. p. 522. n. 10. ) and brought 
p Polyd. Virg. p. 522. n. 10.  him to London (being 
† Holingsh. p. 678. a. n. 60.  then scarce ten years of Age) unto King Henry; and that he, looking 
q Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  steadfastly upon him, beheld 
r Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  such a Sovereignty in his Countenance, that he prophetically said 
s Polyd. Virg. ut supra. , This is he unto whom we and our Adversaries must give place; meaning, that he should afterwards enjoy the Crown of this Realm.  
But the Tide soon turning the other way, through the restoration of King Edward, by those Victories which he obtained against the Lancastrians; first at Barne●-field, the same year, and soon after at Tewksbury; jasper, being closely pursued 
t lb. n. 30. & 40. , thought it neither sa●e for himself, nor for this Earl (his Nephew) to stay longer in England; and therefore set Sail 
u Ib. n. 30. & 40.  with him, and some other of his Friends, from the Port of Tynby, in Pembrokeshire; with purpose 
x Ib. n. 30. & 40.  to get into France; but, by accident landed 
y Ib. n. 30. & 40.  in Britanny. Whereupon he addressed himself to Francis, than Duke of that Province; and making known 
z Ibid.  the cause of their coming thither, humbly besought 
a Ibid.  his Protection; which he most readily granted, giving 
b Ibid.  them both very honourable entertainment; and promising them full freedom to go and return at their pleasure.  
Of all which King Edward having notice; and fearing 
c Ib. p. 533. , that in time, he might again receive some disturbance from thofe of that party; he employed 
d Stow's Ann.  Dr. Stillington, and two other private Messengers, to that Duke, with offer of large gifts, for the delivery of either of these Earls into his Hands. But to this he answered 
e Polyd. Virg. ut supra n. 10. ; that, though he could not assent thereto, by reason that he had given them Protection; he would be sure to take care, that King Edward should not receive any damage thence: And finding 
f Ibid. , that his detinue of them there, would be of such high consequence, removed their own Servants, placing 
g Ibid.  of his own about them, to be in the nature of a Guard.  
Notwithstanding all which King Edward was not yet satisfied; and therefore once more, by his Ambassadors attempted 
h Ib. n. 30.  that Duke with fresh offers of most ample Rewards, in Case he would deliver him up: and, to the end that those his desires might seem plausible, instructed 
i Ib. n. 30.  them to assure him, that there was nothing but good intended therein; and that he would match him unto some one of his near relations in blood, by which means all discords and animosities, betwixt those long divided Families of York and Lancaster, might be the better reconciled, and all ancient feuds be utterly extinguished.  
By 
k Ib. n. 〈◊〉 & p. 5●6.  which smooth Arguments, and earnest Importunities, with large Gifts to boot, the Duke, being at length thoroughly wrought upon, delivered 
l Ib. n. 〈◊〉 & p. 5●6.  him up to them; but with Letters 
m Ib. n. 〈◊〉 & p. 5●6.  of Recommendation to King Edward; where in he told him, he was sure, that he had not given up the Sheep to the Wolf, but the Son to the Father; so great a confidence 
n Ib. n. 〈◊〉 & p. 5●6.  had he in his sincerity, and that he would Marry Elizabeth his eldest Daughter to him.  
Having therefore thus got this young Gentleman into their Clutches, away they hasted 
o Ibid.  to the Port of St. Malos, thence to hoist Sale for England; the sense whereof so afflicted him, that he suddenly fell 
p Ibid.  into an high Fever. But it so happened 
q Ibid. , that an eminent person of that Country, called john Chenlet, who had much interest with the Duke, being in the Country near at hand; and hearing of this business; became so apprehensive of the unworthiness of the act, as that he posted 
r Ibid.  to the Court, with all the speed he could; and (according to his former usage) went 
s 〈…〉  immediately to the Duke. Yet, when he came into his presence, stood silent 
t 〈…〉 , with excessive grief. Whereat the Duke much wondering, asked 
u 〈…〉  him the reason of this his dejected condition. Whereunto he answered; that his sad Countenance was the Messenger of Death. Which, quoth he, would have been much more tolerable, had it happened before this day, that I am reserved for such a weight of sorrow, as now by your late, scarce credible act, doth so heavily oppress me; and which will certainly bring me to my death, and make me live till then, most miserably. You have had, quoth he, the reputation of a worthy and virtuous Prince, by reason of your former good Deeds; but now alas (by your favour) you seem to have had the least regard thereof that may be, in this your most perfidiously betraying this innocent young Gentleman into the hands of bloody Butchers, to be destroyed and murdered: therefore all that love you (whereof I am one) cannot but infinitely grieve to see, that your sometime great reputation, should now be stained with such a perfidious blot.  
Whereunto the Duke replied 
x Ib. n. 20▪  Hold thy peace my dear John, there is no such danger at all: for King Edward resolves to make him his Son in Law: But to this he suddenly returned: 
y Ib. n. 20▪  Believe me, Most Illustrious Duke, he is already very near death; and if you permit him to be carried one step out of your Dominion, no Mortal Man can preserve him from it.  
At which pathetical expressions, the Duke being not a little troubled (not 
z Ib. n. 20▪  at all suspecting that King Edward would deal thus) forthwith dispatched 
a Ib. n. 30.  Peter Landose, his chief Treasurer, to St. Malos, to bring this Earl back. Who hasting thither, detained 
b Ib. n. 30.  the Ambassadors with a long speech, until his Servants had conveyed 
c Ib. n. 30.  him to a Sanctuary in that City, which could not be violated; and thence conducted 
d Ib. n. 30.  him with safety back again.  
After which he continued secure in those parts, during the whole time of King Edward's Reign. But when King Richard had attained the Crown, the like danger as before, in short space befell him: for Thomas Hutton, being then sent Ambassador 
e Ib. p. 548.  into Britanny; with money and good oratory, obtained a promise 
f Ib. p. 548.  from the D●ke, that he should be strictly restrained, as King Edward had formerly desired.  
High time, indeed it was, that King Richard should look to his own station: for, besides the general odium, which that cruel murder, acted upon his Brother's Sons, had brought upon him from all good Men; the Duke of Buckingham (the chiefest instrument for raising him to that height) growing not a little discontented 
g lb. 549. n. 30. ; so far disclosed himself to john Morton Bishop of Ely, then in the nature of a Prisoner with him at Brecknocke-castle in Wales, as that they there projected 
h lb. 549. n. 30.  the pulling him down, by the bringing in of this Earl● and linking him in Marriage with Elizabeth, the eldest Daughter to King Edward; by which means those long divided interests of York and Lancaster, which had been the occasion of such bloodshed, and misery to this Realm, might be knit together; and all animosities betwixt the favourers of either side, be happily quieted.  
Which being thus auspiciously designed, Reginald Bray, a trusty servant to the Lady Margaret, Mother to this Earl (than the Wife of Thomas Lord Stanley) was sent 
i Ib. p. 550.  for thither by the Bishop, and thence employed back to acquaint her therewith. Whereupon, by the help of one Lewis, a Welshman (who as a Physician had recourse to them both, unsuspected) she imparted 
k Ib. n. 10.  it to Queen Elizabeth the Widow of King Edward. Both of them therefore concurring therein; they, privately (by the same Reginald) communicated 
l lb. n. 30.  the business to such of the Nobility and others, as were deemed wellwishers thereto; resolving 
m lb. n. 30.  to employ Christopher Vrswike (the Lady Margaret's 
n lb. n. 30.  Priest) into Britanny, there to impart the same to her Son. But before Vrswike began his journey, altering her mind, she dispatch 
o lb. p. 551.  Hugh Conway thither, upon that errand, with a large sum of money. Who, declaring to him what was intended; advised 
p lb. p. 551.  him to land in Wales, where he should find ready aid on his behalf.  
Whereupon discovering 
q lb. n. 10.  the whole to the Duke of Britanny (notwithstanding all the solicitation of King Richard by Hutton▪ he promised 
r lb. n. 10.  him his aid. Thus far from Polydore.  
But our other Historians 
s 〈…〉  do somewhat vary from him herein; and tell us; that, when King Richard first understood from his Ambassador Hutton; that the Duke of Britanny, did not only refuse to keep this Earl as a prisoner, but promised to supply him with Men, Money, and all necessaries for his landing here; he rigged and sent out divers men of war, to scour the Seas betwixt this and that Coast. Nevertheless 
t lb. n. 50. , that this Earl, having got together five thousand stout Britons, and forty Ships, well fitted, set ●ail for England upon the 12 of October, which by a violent Tempest 
u Ib. n. 60. , happening that night, were all dispersed; and, that about Noon the next day, the Tempest ceasing, that Ship wherein this Earl himself was, approached the Haven of Poole, in Dorsetshire, where he found 
x lb. 745. ●. & n. 10.  the Shore full of Soldiers to oppose his arrival. Also that, upon his putting forth a Boat, to inquire the cause of their appearance in that warlike posture; they answered 
y Ib. 745. ●. & n. 10.  (as they were instructed, with purpose to entrap him) that they were thither sent by the Duke of Buckingham, to receive him, and to conduct him to his Camp; he being with a mighty Army not far off; so that, joining their Forces they might fall upon King Richard. Whereas, in truth, Buckingham was, but a little before, beheaded 
z Ib. n. 20.  at Salisbury. But that this Earl, suspecting the fraud, seeing none of his own Ships in view, hoist fail, and diverting his course landed in 
a Ib. n. 20 & 30.  Normandy; whence he sent 
b Ib. n. 20 & 30.  Ambassadors to Charles the 8. King of France, with desire of safe-conduct back into Britanny, through his Territories.  
Which he readily granted 
c Ib. n. 40. ; and, not only so, but furnished 
d Ib. n. 40.  him with a large sum of money, to defray the expense of so long a journey. Whereupon he ●archt 
e Ib. n. 40.  by land thither, s●nding his Ships to meet him there. Into which parts he was no sooner com●▪ but he had tidings 
f Ib. n. 50. , that the Duke of Buckingham had lost his Head; and, that the Marquis Dorset, with other of the English Nobles, who were his friends, having been there to look him, were returned to Uannes'.  
Notwithstanding which ill news of Buckingham's death; despairing 
g lb. n. 60.  not at all in his purposed adventure, he went 
h Ib. n. 60.  to Rheims, and sent some of his servants to the Marquis Dorset, and those his friends, than there, to conduct them to him.  
Being therefore thus happily met together again (where they stayed 
i 〈…〉  the Festival of our Saviour's Nativity) he went to the chief Church of that City; and there taking a solemn Oath 
k 〈…〉 , that soon after his attaining the Crown of this Realm, he would marry the Lady Elizabeth, Daughter to King Edward the 4. they all did Homage 
l 〈…〉  to him, and swore Fealty, as if he had been already Crowned King; Vowing 
m 〈…〉  to adventure both Life and Fortune with him against King Richard.  
All which he communicated 
n Ib. n. 30.  to the Duke of Britanny, desiring 
o Ib. n. 30.  his aid with more Forces, and to land him in his own Country, whereunto most of the English Nobleses were desirous he should come: assuring 
p Ib. n. 30.  him, that what sums of money he had already borrowed of him, or might do, should be faithfully repaid, whereupon the Duke promised 
q Ib. n. 30.  to supply him.  
King Richard, therefore, hearing of these preparations, seized 
r Ib. 745. n. 50.  upon divers, who were friends to this Earl, and put 
s Ib. 745. n. 50.  them to death; some at London, and some at Exeter; causing also a Sessions 
t Ib. 746. a. n. 20.  to be kept at Exeter, wherein many others were indicted 
u Ib. 746. a. n. 20.  of High Treason: and soon after that, called a Parliament, wherein he attainted 
x Ib. n. 40.  this Earl, with all other persons, who were fled out of the Realm, for fear or otherwise, as Enemies to him, and to their Native Country. Likewise, foreseeing his 
y Ib. 747. n. 20.  future danger, he did not only make peace with the Scots; but sent 
z Ib. 747. n. 20.  over new Ambassadors to the Duke of Britanny, with ample rewards for the getting this Earl within the limits of his own power, if possible; or at least to prevail 
a Ib. n. 60 & 747. b. , that the Duke would keep him, and those of his friends, which then were within his Territories, in perpetual prison; promising 
b Ib. n. 60 & 747. b. , that in consideration thereof, he should receive the yearly revenue of all their lands in this Realm.  
But the Duke at that time, being much out 
c Ib. n. 10. & n. 30.  of order, by reason of some infirmity, Landoise his Treasurer, managed 
d Ib. n. 10. & n. 30.  all business of State, and thereupon, for his own private lucre, accepted 
e Ib. n. 10. & n. 30.  the offer. Which being discovered 
f Ib. n. 60 & 748.  by the Bishop of Ely (at that time sojourning in Flanders) he employed 
g Ib. n. 60 & 748.  Vrswyke into Brittanny, to hasten this Earl out of those parts. Whereupon, being then at Uannes', he sent 
h Ib. n. 10.  immediately to King Charles the 8. desiring his leave to come into France; which being granted 
i Ib. n. 10. , he hasted his Nobles before, to the Duke of Britanny, (who then lay for change of air, near the borders of France) under colour of a friendly visit; privately giving charge 
k Ib. n. 20 & 30.  to his Uncle the Earl of Pembroke (the Conductor of his company) that, when they approached the skirts of Britanny, they should presently get into the adjacent parts of France; as they accordingly did, and so into Anjou, where they stayed 
l Ib.  this Earls coming; who departed not from Uannes' till 
m Ib.  two days after, with only five servants in his company, as though he had gone to make a private visit to a friend, in some small Village: no 
n Ib.  man suspecting, that he had absolutely left the Country; in regard so many Gentlemen of his followers were 
o Ib.  still in that City.  
But, after he was ridden five miles on his way; turning into a solitary wood, he put 
p Ib. & n. 40.  on the Apparel of one of his servants; and as a Page road on so, till he came to Angiers. By which means he escaped 
q Ib. n. 50.  out of the hands of Landose; who, the fourth day after, not knowing of his departure, had provided 
r Ib. n. 50.  a certain number of Soldiers, under colour of serving him, to have laid him fast. Of which design, when the Duke of Britanny heard, being not a little displeased, he sent 
s 〈…〉  for those English Gentlemen, which were so left behind at Uannes', and gave 
t 〈…〉  them money to defray the charge of their journey from thence to Angiers.  
Being therefore thus supplied with his own Retinue, he took his journey 
u 〈…〉  to King Charles, then at Langes, upon the River Loire, of whom he had an Honourable reception; with promise of aid. And thence removed 
x 〈…〉  with him to Montargis. Where long he had not been; but that john Earl of Oxford (a trusty friend to the House of Lancaster) who had been kept prisoner 
y Ib. 7●9. ●. & Ib. b. n. 60.  in the Castle of Hams, in Picardy, getting thence by the favour of Sir james Blount the Governor, repaired 
z Ib. 7●9. ●. & Ib. b. n. 60.  to him.  
After this, following 
a Ib. 750. a. n. 10 & 20.  the King of France to Paris, divers English Gentlemen (fled 
b Ib. 750. a. n. 10 & 20.  thither for fear; or being there to study good literature) came also, and offered 
c Ib. 750. a. n. 10 & 20.  their service to him: amongst which was Richard Fox, afterwards Bishop of Winchester; the Castle of Hams, being likewise delivered 
d Ib. 751. b. n. 20.  up to him by Blount. Whereupon King Richard, caused 
e Ib. n. 50.  the Garrison of Calais to be sent to besiege it. Which proved of no inconvenience to this Earl; the Soldiers within it making their conditions 
f Ib. n. 50.  to march out with Bag and Baggage, which somewhat increased 
g Ib. n. 50.  his Field-forces.  
Having also obtained 
h Ib 752. b. ●. 30. & 40.  some few men, and certain money (for the payment whereof he left 
i Ib 752. b. ●. 30. & 40.  Thomas Marquis Dorset, and Sir john Vaughan in pledge) he went 
k Ib.  to Rouen, making preparation 
l Ib.  at Har●lew (an Haven at the mouth of Seine) for his adventure into England. And, having soon after received intelligence 
m Ib. 753. a. n. 10.  out of Wales; that Sir Rises ap Thomas (a person of great interest in those parts) and Sir john Savage, an expert Commander, would engage themselves in his quarrel: Also, that Reginald Bray had gotten large sums of money for the payment of his Soldiers; wishing 
n Ib. 753. a. n. 10.  him to make all possible speed, and to land in some part of that Country: Accompanied 
o Ib. n. 10.  with two thousand Men, he set sail 
p Ib. n. 10.  from Harflew in the month of August; and, on the seventh day ensuing, arrived 
q Ib. n. 10.  at Milford-Haven in Pembrokeshire. Whence he marched 
r Ib. n. 30.  to Dalle, and so to Haverford-West, where he had a joyful reception. And before he went thence, having News 
s Ib. n. 50.  that the Town of Pembroke would assist him, he marched 
t Ib. n. 60.  to Cardigan, where some Welsh Gentlemen came 
u Ib. n. 60.  to him, with all the power they could make.  
Hereupon he sent 
x Ib. 753. b. n. 10.  messengers to the Lady Margaret (his Mother) as also to the Lord Stanley, her Husband; to Sir William Stanley his Brother; Sir Gilbert Talbot, and other his trusty friends; signifying to them his intention to pass the Se●erue at Shrewsbury; and thence directly to advance for London; desiring 
y Ib. 753. b. n. 10.  that they would meet him by the way, with all their strength.  
In which passage to Shrewsbury, Sir Rises ap Thomas (whom he had promised 
z Ib. n. 20. & 30.  to make Governor in chief of all Wales) coming 
a Ib. n. 20. & 30.  in to him with considerable Forces, they marched 
b Ib. n. 20. & 30.  from Shrewsbury to Newport. Where encamping 
c Ib. n. 50. & 60.  his Men on an Hill, near hand; Sir Gilbert Talbot brought 
d Ib. n. 50. & 60.  to him all the Men and Arms that the young Earl of Shrewsburies' interest could make, which were about two thousand.  
Thence to 
e Ibid.  Stafford, where Sir William Stanley fell in with his Men. Next to 
f Ibid.  Litchfield: whence the Lord Stanley, hearing of his approach, had dislodged 
g Ib. 75●. a. & Ib n. 20. , about two days before, and removed 
h Ib. 75●. a. & Ib n. 20.  to Atherston; being somewhat fearful to join with him too soon, in regard 
i Ib. 75●. a. & Ib n. 20.  that King Richard (being then at Nottingham) had his Son the Lord Strange in Hostage; and hearing of this Earls advance, removed to Leicester.  
Passing from Litchfield to Tamworth, there came 
k Ib. n. 30.  to him Sir Walter Hungerford, and Sir Thomas Bourchier Knights, with divers other Men of note, who forsook their Captain, Sir Robert Brakenbury, near Stony-Stratford, then on his march towards Nottingham. Being thus at Tamworth, to make sure of the Lord Stanley, he road 
l Ib. 755. a. n. 10.  privately from his Army, to Atherston; and there, meeting 
m Ib. 755. a. n. 10.  in a little close, consulted 
n Ib. 755. a. n. 10.  with him in what manner to give Battle to King Richard. The same day also came 
o Ib. n. 30.  to him Sir john Savage, with divers other persons of quality.  
King Richard therefore, having intelligence of his motions, marched 
p Ib. n. 40.  forthwith from Leicester to Bosworth; and about two miles' South of that Town marshaled 
q Ib. n. 30.  his whole Army for Battle, whereof john Duke of Norfolk, and Thomas Earl of Surrey, his Son, led the Van. This Earl therefore, hasting up with his Forces, and placing 
r Ib. n. 50.  his Archers, under the Earl of Oxford's command, in the Front; committed the right Wing to Sir Gilbert Talbot, and the left to Sir john Savage; himself with jasper Earl of Pembroke, commanding 
s Ib. n. 60.  the main Body; the whole consisting not of above five thousand, besides the power of the Stanleys'; the Kings being double that number.  
Being thus put into a posture ready to begin the Fight, Speeches 
t Ib. 756, 757, & 758.  were made on each part to encourage the Soldiers. Which being ended and the Trumpets founding for the onset, the Lord Stanley came in with his men. Most certain 
u Ib. 759. a.  it is, that this Battle was, for some hours, maintained with great courage on each part; and 
x Ib. n. 40. , that King Richard himself, having his Crown on his Head, violently charged through the thickest of his Adversaries; aiming at nothing more than to encounter personally with this brave Earl. In which adventure he overthrew 
y Ib. n. 50.  his Standard, and slew 
z Ib. n. 50.  Sir William Brandon the Bearer thereof. Then fought 
a Ib. n. 50.  Hand to Hand with Sir john Chency (a person of great strength) and afterwards 
b Ib. n. 50.  set on this Earl himself, who stoutly kept him at the Sword's point.  
But Sir William Stanley at length, coming in with three thousand fresh men, made 
c Ib. 760.  the King's Forces so to give back, that presently they fell into disorder. In which confusion King Richard himself happened to be slain 
d Ib. 760. , with divers persons of great note, on his part. Soon after which, his Crown being discovered 
e Ib. n. 40.  in a Bush, and set 
f Ib. n. 40.  on this Earls Head by the Lord Stanley; he was, with great acclamations of Joy, by the whole Army, Proclaimed 
g Ib. n. 40.  King, by the name of Henry the Seventh.  
Therefore to pursue the Story of him any farther, is no part of my present business.   

jasper of Hatfeild Earl of Pembroke and Duke of Bedford.  
[31 H. 6.]  
THis jasper, being a person most nobly descended, viz. 
a Hist. of Camb●●a p. 391.  by Owen Tudor, his Father, from the ancient Princes of Wales; and by Katherine his Mother, Daughter to Charles' the Sixth King of France (Widow of King Henry the Fifth) from the renowned Monarches of that Realm, was born at Ha●●eild, in Com. Hertf. as it seems▪ and for that respect had his denomination 
b Catal. of Nob▪ by R. R.  thence.  
Our Historians 
c Po●yd. Vi●g. p. 488. Stow's Ann.  report, that his first advancement to the Title of Earl of Pembroke, by King Henry the Sixth (his Brother by the Mother) was in the Parliament held at Reading in 18 H. 6. and that Edmund of Hadham, his Brother, was at that time also made Earl of Richmund. But it is manifest 
d Cart. ab▪ an. 27. us●● 39 H. 6. n. 24.  from public Records, that the Charter for erection of Edmund to that Honour, bears date at the same place 23 Nou. 31 H. 6 and so, 'tis like, did that for this jasper, though there be no notice taken of it in the Roll of that time; nor in any other memorial that I have seen.  
As to what is farther memorable of him, I find 
e Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 23. , that in 38 H. 6. having been at great charge in recovering the Castle of Denbigh, and divers other strong Holds in Wales, out of the hands of the King's Adversaries; in recompense thereof, he obtained a grant 
f Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 23.  for a thousand marks, to be received out of the Lordships of Denbigh, and Radnor. But before the revolution of one year more, he was vanquished, 
g Polyd. Virg. p. 510.  the Yorkists in Wales, being every where victorious: whereupon Edward Earl of March obtaining the Crown; amongst others, who had been slout Assertors of the Lancastrian Interest, he lost all by Attainder 
h Rot. ●arl. 1 ●. 4.  (William Herbert of Ragland being afterwards advanced 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to this dignity of Earl of Pembroke, as I shall farther show in due place) and was constrained to wander 
† Holingsh. p. 677. a. n. 60.  from Country to Country for a time. Howbeit, in 10 E. 4. Nevil Earl of Warwick, falling 
k Stow's Ann.  off from King Edward, the Scene changed; George Duke of Clarence, and with him this jasper (who adhered to Warwick) landing 
l Stow's Ann.  in the West with a great power; so that King Edward being constrained to quit 
m Stow's Ann.  the Realm, he safely returned 
n Polyd. Virg. p. 5●0. n. 40.  to his Earldom in Wales: And finding 
o Ibid. 522. n. 10.  Henry Earl of Richmund (the Son of Edmund his Brother, and at that time scarce ten years of age) in the Custody of William Herbert's Widow (which William, having been made 
p Ibid. 522. n. 10.  Earl of Pembroke by King Edward▪ was taken 
q Ibid. 522. n. 10.  in Battle by the Earl of Warwick and beheaded 
r Ibid. 522. n. 10. ) he brought him from her, and carried 
s Ibid.  him to King Henry; who looking upon him, prophetically said 
t Ibid. ; This is he who shall quietly possess what we and our Adversaries do now contend for.  
But King Edward, within less than twelve Months returning 
u Ibid▪ 528. n. 20.  again, and gaining the Victory 
x Ibid▪ 528. n. 20.  at Barnet-field (his greatest and most powerful Enemy (Warwick) being there slain 
y Ibid▪ 528. n. 20. ;) this jasper, with Edmund Duke of Somerset, and divers other of the Lancastrian party, repaired 
z Ibid 528. n. 20.  to Queen Margaret, then at Beaulieu, in Hantshire. Whence she (endeavouring the recovery of that late loss at Barnet) sent 
a Ib. p. 529. n. 20. & 40.  him into Pembrokeshires; there to get together all the power he could raise. Which having 
b Ib. p. 529. n. 20. & 40.  done, and not 
c Ib. p. 529. n. 20. & 40.  coming in to her aid at Tewksbury, as she expected; she was overpowered and lost 
d Ib. p. 531. n. 20. & 30.  the day. Whereupon he retreated 
e Ib. p. 531. n. 20. & 30.  to Chepstow: and finding that King Edward had sent Roger Vaughan (a valiant person) to surprise him there; he laid hands on that Roger, and cut 
f Ib. p. 531. n. 20. & 30.  off his Head. And went 
g Ibid.  forthwith to Pembroke. To which place Morgan ap Thomas pursued him; and begird 
h Ibid.  the Town: But, though the favour 
i Ibid.  of David ap Thomas (Brother to Morgan) he got 
k Ibid.  thence within eight days; and from 
l Ibid.  Tynby (a Port-Town not far off) sailing 
m Ibid. , with his Nephew, beyond-Sea; committed 
n Ibid.  himself, and that young Earl, to the Protection of Francis Duke of Britanny.  
Whereof, when King Edward had notice; he employed 
o Ib. p. 533.  secret Agents to that Duke, with promise 
p Ib. p. 533.  of large rewards in case he would deliver up either of them unto him: yet all in vain; for such kind reception they found there, as that they continued 
q Ib. p. 533.  in those parts, during the whole remaining term of King Edward's Reign. But Richard the Third, soon after possessing the Royal Throne, employed 
r Ib. 555. n. 10. & 20.  other Emissaries, for gaining of them into his power: who agitated 
s Ib. 555. n. 10. & 20.  the business so effectually; as that, had not the danger been 
t Ib. 555. n. 10. & 20.  timely discovered, they might have been betrayed into his cruel Hands. Which design, being by the vigilancy of some trusty persons happily prevented 
u Ibid. , they got into 
x Ibid.  France: and afterwards landing 
y Ib. p. 5●0.  safely, with some Forces at Milford-Haven, marching together, came to 
z Ib. p. 5●0.  B●sworth-field. Where King Richard being slain, and Richmund assuming the ●rown; this jasper shared in the benefit of that Victory: and attending him to London, in reward of his many and faithful adventures, was upon the Eve of Simon and jude (27 Oct.) by him Created 
a Ca●t. 1. H. 7. m. 1●.  Duke of Bedford, at the Tower of London: several others, who had also hazarded their lives in that quarrel, being then likewise worthily advanced 
b Stow's Ann.  to the like degrees and titles of Honour; as in due place is declared.  
Hereupon he was made 
c Polyd. Virg. p 560. n. 30.  one of the chief of his Privy-Council: and upon the Royal Coronation of that King, constituted 
d Pat. 1 H. 7. p 2. m. 17.  one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of High Steward of England during that days Solemnity. The same year, likewise, being constituted 
e Ib. m. 18.  Justice of South-Wales, and Lord Lieutenant 
f Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 3. m. 17.  of Ireland, for the space of two years; for his better support, as also in reward of his many services, he obtained a grant 
g Pat. 1 H. 7. p. ●.  in special Tail of all the Castles, Manors and Lands of Glamorgan, Morganok, and Abergabenny in Wales, and the Marches: Of the Lordships and Manors of Minster- Lovel, Norton- Bruyn, Clogs, Hardwike, ●oderfeild- Grey, Somerton, and Banbury, in Com. Oxon. Wedesord and 〈◊〉, in Com. Glouc. Acton- Burnell, Holga●, L●ngdon, Wolstanton, Smithcote, Abeton, 〈◊〉,; and Uppington, in Com. Salep. late Francis Viscount Lovels attainted. Also of Wely-Castle, with the Lordships of Wely, and Northfeld, in Com. Wigorn. Stoke, King's-Weston, Uly, Aylberton, ●●●hhampton, Brade●y, and Sheperdike, in Com. Glouc. Brightmerston, in Com. Wilts. and Kingesey-more in Com. Somers. part of the possessions of Sir William Berkley Knight, than likewise attainted: And of the Manor of Sudely in Com. Glouc.  
Shortly after this, the King being advertised 
h Polyd. Virg. p. 568. n. 〈◊〉. & p. 569.  that the said Francis Lord Lovel, with Humphrey Stafford, who had been firm adherers to King Richard, and taken Sanctuary at Colchester, were got thence; Fearing new commotions, he sent 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 568. n. 〈◊〉. & p. 569.  this jasper, with three thousand men, to prevent any Insurrection, that might be thereupon raised. And, upon 
k Ib. p. 573. n. 10.  the appearance of john Earl of Lincoln, and his Complices, on the behalf of Lambert Simnell (whom they pretended to be the Son to George Duke of Clarence) constituted 
l Ib. p. 573. n. 10.  him Joint-General, with john Earl of Oxford, of those Forces then raised, to suppress all such as were in Arms, upon that account.  
In 3 H. 7. he was also constituted 
m Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1. m. 17.  one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of High Steward of England, upon the day of the Queen's Coronation: and, in 4 H. 7. had his Commission 
n Pat. 4 H. 7. m. 27.  for the Lieutenancy of Ireland renewed. In 5 H. 7. he was again 
o Polyd. Virg. p. 534. n. 40.  made General, with john Earl of Oxford, of that Army, then sent into Flanders, in aid of the Emperor Maximilian against the French. But after this I have no more to say of him, until, 11 H. 7. in which year, by his Testament 
p Vox qu. 33. , bearing date at his Manor of Thornbury, in Com. Glouc. 15 Dec. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Monastery of our Lady at Keynsham in the same County, in a place convenient: where he willed, that a Tomb should be honourably made for him, after the estate whereunto it had pleased God to call him; and thereupon to be employed C. marks: Farther appointing, that certain of his Lordships and Lands, lying in the Counties of Nottingham, Derby, and Warwick, of the yearly value of xl l. should be amortised, for the finding of four Priests, to sing perpetually in the said Monastery of Keynsham, for the weal of his Soul, and for the Soul of his Father; as also for the Souls of Katherine (sometime Queen of England) his Mother, Edmund late Earl of Richmund, his Brother; and the Souls of all other his Predecessors. And that upon the day of his Interment there should be distributed to every poor Man and Woman, that would take it, two pence a piece. So likewise, at his Month's mind.  
To the House of Gray-Friers at Harford- East, where his Father lay Interred, he bequeathed his second Gown of Cloth of Gold, to make a Cope or Vestment there. Also to every Parish-Church, into which his Body should be carried, betwixt that place and Keynsham, xx s. and two Torches.  
And, having Married 
q Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7.  Catherine, the sixth and youngest Daughter of Richard Widvile Earl Rivers, Widow of Henry Duke of Buckingham (who surviving him took 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Husband Sir Richard Wingfeild Knight of the Garter) he departed 
s Esc. 11 H. 7. n. 172.  this Life upon the xxi th'. day of the same Month of December; and was buried 
t Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  at Keynsham before-specified: leaving no other Issue than one Illegitimate Daughter, called Ellen 
u Catal. of Nob. ut supra. , who became the Wife 
x Catal. of Nob. ut. supra.  of William Gardner, Citizen of London.   

Fienes.  
[37 H. 6.]  
THE first of this ancient Family, of whom I find mention, is Ingelram de Fienles 
Ingelram.  (whose posterity, for the most part, wrote Fenes, and Fienes.) Which Ingelram took to Wife 
a Claus. 8 Joh. m. r.  Sibyl de Tyngrie, Daughter and Heir to Faramus ●e Boloin, Son 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 583. a. n. 3●.  of William, Son 
c Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 583. a. n. 3●.  of Geffrey, Son 
d Monast. Angl. Vol. ●. 583. a. n. 3●.  of Eustace sometime Earl of Boloin. Which Faramus, being Nephew 
e Sim. Dunelm. 270. n. 20.  to Maud Queen of England, Wife of King Stephen, together with 
f Ibid.  William de Ipre, a Fleming, (afterwards Earl of Kent) ruled 
g Ibid.  that King's Household: and gave 
h Monast. Angl. ut supra.  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy, one hide of land in Belgeham, belonging to his Manor of Clopham, in Com. Surr. Sibyl his Daughter confirming 
i Ib. 573. n. 50.  the grant.  
This Ingelram de Fienles, had issue William de Fienles, 
William.  his Son and Heir; who, in 8 john obtained that King's Mandate 
k 〈…〉  to the Sheriff of Somerset-shire to make livery unto him of the Manor of Mertoc, whereunto Sibyl, his Mother, had quitted her claim in open Court. Which Manor; as part 
l Cart. 45 H. 3. m. 3. per Inspex.  of the Honour of Eustace, sometime Earl of Boloin; William Earl of Boloin, Grandson to Eustace, gave 
m Cart. 45 H. 3. m. 3. per Inspex.  to the said Faramuse in ●ee. And in 2 H. 3. paid a Fine 
n Rot. Pip. 2 H. 3. ●uck 〈◊〉.  to the King, of CC Marks, for Livery of the Manor of Wendoure, in Com. Buck. Which Manor was likewise given 
o Cart. 45 H. 3. ut supra.  to the before specified Faramus (his Grandfather) by King Henry the Second. This William having given 
p 〈…〉  to the Canons of Missenden certain lands in Wendoure, died in 25 H. 3. for then had his Son and Heir, called Ingelram, 
Ingelram.  Livery 
q 〈…〉  of his Lands; his Relief, with all other the debts of William, his Father, being afterwards pardoned 
r Claus. 14 E. 1. ● 6. , in respect of his special services.  
In 32 H. 3. this Ingelram de Fienles, being to receive 
s 〈…〉  the honour of Knighthood, at the Festival of our Saviour's Nativity, by Bathing, etc. had an allowance 
t 〈…〉  of his Robes, and all other accoutrements, for that solemnity, at the King's charge: and in 33 H. 3. doing his Homage, had also Livery 
u Claus. 33 H. 3. m. 13.  of his Lands in Northamptonshire. Before the end of which year, in consideration 
x Cart. ●3 H. 3. m. 4.  of the sum of seven hundred Marks, xiii s. iv. d. Sterling, he purchased 
y Cart. ●3 H. 3. m. 4.  from Robert de Gysnes, Uncle to Arnulph Earl of Gysnes, the Manor of Gayton in Com. Sutht. with the advouson of the Church: and likewise his whole right and title, to all other the possessions of him the said Robert in England. Which Manor of Gayton, sometime belonged 
z Cart. ●3 H. 3. m. 4.  to Robert Advocate of Arras, Lord of Bethun; it being of the fee 
a Cart. ●3 H. 3. m. 4.  of Baldwin, anciently Earl of Gynes. Whereupon he obtained Licence 
b 〈…〉  to enclose his Woods there (they being within the bounds of the Forest of Silcester) and to make a Park of them. Upon which purchase Fulke Basset, then Bishop of London received a Precept 
c 〈…〉  from the King; whereby he was required to do his Homage, for the Manors of Little- Hoyland and Tolleshunt (in Com. Essex) to this Ingelram, as he had formerly done to Robert.  
In 37 H. 3. this Ingelram had command 
d 〈…〉 , to send Baldwin de Fienles, his Brother, well fitted with Horse and Arms, into Gascoine, there to stay in the King's service: as also 
e 〈…〉  William, his own Son, to be educated with Prince Edward. And furthermore, to provide 
f 〈…〉  lxxx. sufficient Men at Arms, besides those xl. for whom the King had formerly written. And the next year following, was 
g 〈…〉  himself in his service beyond Sea: In which year, upon collection of the aid for making the King's eldest Son Knight, he paid 
h 〈…〉  xii l. for those six Knights fees he then held. And, in 47 H. 3. in consideration 
i 〈…〉  of his long continued, and laudable services, obtained the custody 
k 〈…〉  of the lands of William de Beauchamp of Bedford, then deceased to hold until the Heir should accomplish his full age. Moreover, in consideration 
l 〈…〉  of his great fidelity, and constancy to the Royal interest, in the time of the Baron's Wars, so soon as the King recovered his liberty, and rightful power, by that happy Victory at Evesham, in 49 of his Reign; he obtained his precept 
m 〈…〉 , that all those his lands, whereof he had been dispossessed, in the time of those troubles, should forthwith be restored to Robert de Amnese, his Bailiff.  
To this Ingelram de Fienles, succeeded another William; 
William.  who, in 54 H. 3. preparing for his journey to the Holy-land, constituted 
n 〈…〉  William de Amnese his Attorney, to transact all businesses for him, in his absence: giving power 
o 〈…〉  also to Reginald de Fenes, his Brother, to constitute any other Attorney for him, during the space of five years. In 10 E. 1. this William was 
p Rot. de Scu●ag. Wall 10 ●. r. m. 4.  in that expedition then made into Wales; and in 21 E. 1. possessed 
q Plac. Parl. p. 122.  the Honour of Chokes, in Com. Northt. In 22 E. 1. he had command 
r Rot. Vasc. 22 E. 1. in dorso m. 11.  to fit himself with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Portsmouth, upon the first of September, thence to sail with him into Gascoine.  
It seems, that upon the differences which were about that time, betwixt King Edward and the King of France, he favoured the French; and that his lands in England were thereupon seized: 
s 〈…〉 : But in 27 E. 1. making his peace, command 
t 〈…〉  was given for the restoring them again.  
After which, ere long, viz. in 30 E. 1. he departed 
u 〈…〉  this life, being then seized 
x 〈…〉  of the Manor of Clopham, in Com. Surr. and xx Marks yearly rend, issuing out of the Manor of 〈◊〉, in the same County: As also of the Manor of Wendoure, in Com. Buck etc. and Mertock in Com. Somerset, leaving john his Son and Heir xxiv. years of age; as saith 
y 〈…〉  the Inquisition. But, by another Record 
z 〈…〉  it appeareth, that proof could not be made of his age, according to the custom of England, in regard he was born beyond-sea: Nevertheless by reason, that William his Father, had done his Homage to the King, and died a Loyal Subject; his Homage was also accepted 
a 〈…〉 , and Livery 
b 〈…〉  made to him of all his lands.  
In 10 E. 2. this john de Fienles 
john.  having 
c 〈…〉  lands in Flanders, wherein much damage had been done by the Inhabitants of St. Omers, he obtained the King's Letter 
d 〈…〉  to the Mayor and commonalty of that Town, for satisfaction therein: in which Letter King Edward calls him his Kinsman. And, in 18. E. 2. his lands in England, having been seized 
e 〈…〉 , in respect of his residence within the power of France; upon security 
f 〈…〉  given for his fidelity, restitution 
g 〈…〉  was made of them, until farther Order should be given therein.  
Contemporary with this john, was Robert de Fienles; 
Robert.  who in 5 E. 2. had a Charter 
h Cart. 5 E. 2. n. 35.  for Free-Warren at Wendoure, in Com. Buck. And in 7 E. 2. in consideration 
i Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 14.  of his good service, done and to be done, obtained 
k Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 14.  an Annuity of Cx. marks per annum out of the Issues of that County. Moreover, in 10 E. 2. he had Livery 
l Claus. 10 E. 2. m. 31.  of that Manor of Wendoure, which had been by him demised to the King, for a certain time: but being afterwards attainted 
* Cart. 20 E. 3. n. 18. , for adhering to the French, he lost all.  
A descendent of this Family, was Sir William de Fenys, 
William.  Knight; viz. Son 
m Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m 7.  of William (Son of john) and joan his Wife, third 
n Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m 7  Sister and Coheir to William de Say. Which Sir William Fenys was made Sheriff 
o Rot. Fin. 20 R. 2. m. 25.  of Surr. and Suss. in 20 R. 2. As also in 
p Rot. Fin. 1 H. 4. m. 31.  1 H. 4. and left Issue two Sons, Roger 
Roger.  and james. Which Roger, doing his Homage in 6 H. 4. had Livery 
q Rot. Fin. 6. H. 4. m. 7. Claus. 8 H. 4. m. 18.  of his Lands, though then within age. And, in 1 H. 6. being a Knight 
r Rot. Fin. 1 H 6. m. 18. , was made Sheriff 
s Rot. Fin. 1 H 6. m. 18.  of Surr. and Suss. as his father had been.  
This Roger, in 19 H. 6. obtained Licence 
t Cart. ab. an. 1. 〈…〉 m. 21.  to make a Castle of his Manor House at Herst- Monceaux in Sussex (which Lordship first came to this Family, by the Marriage 
u Camd. Britan. in Surr●y.  of john, his great Grandfather, with the Heir Female of Monceaux.) As also 
x Ibid.  to enlarge his Park there, with six hundred Acres of Land: and left Issue Richard. 
Richard. Lord Dacre.  Who (being afterwards a Knight 
y Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 415 n. 40. , and Chamberlain 
z Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. 415 n. 40.  to King Edward the Fourth) Married 
a Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  joan, the Daughter and sole Heir of Thomas, Son and Heir to Thomas Lord Dacre: by reason whereof, in 37 H. 6. he was by Letters 
b Pat. 37 H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  Patents, bearing date 7 Nou. accepted and declared Lord Dacre, and to be a Baron of this Realm. And, in 1 E. 4. obtained a grant 
c Pat. 〈…〉 p. ●. m. 19  from the King to himself and the said joan his Wife; and to the Heirs of the Body of her the said joan, of the Manors of Irthyngton, Dacre, Kyrk-Oswald, Black-hall, Farlam, Brankanwapt, Lasyngby, Brampton, Burgh, upon the Sand▪ Ayketon, ●ouclyff and Glassenby: and of CCC. Acres of Land, CC. Acres of Pasture, xl. Acres of Wood, xl. s. yearly Rent, in Newbigging, Mosdale, Stafhull, and Glossenby; and moiety of the Manor of Castell-Kariott in Com. Cumbr. the Manors of Barton and Hoff in Com. Westmorl. Holbeche in Com. Linc. Halton, Fishwyke, Kelette, and Eccleston, in Com. Lanc. As also of 
d Pat. 〈…〉 p. ●. m. 19  all other the Lands of the said Sir Thomas Dacre, which came to the Crown, by Act of Parliament, begun at Westminster, 4 Nou. in the same first year of that King's Reign.  
After which, in 13 E. 4. he was made Constable 
e Pat. 13 ●. 4. p. 2. m. 19  of the Tower of London; and in 15 E. 4. one 
f Pat. 15 ● 4. p. 2. m. 2.  of the King's Council; having a grant 
g Pat. 15 ●. 4. p. 2. m. 2.  of C. marks per annum, issuing out of the Customs, in the Port of London, for his attendance on that service: And, having been summoned 
h Claus. de ii●d. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Dacre, from 38 H. 6. till 22 E. 4. inclusive, departed 
i Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 30.  this Life in 2 R. 3. being seized 
k Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 30.  of the Manors of Herst- Monceaux Batis●ord,, and Strete, in Com. Suss. leaving Thomas, his Grandson, his next Heir (viz. 
l Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 30.  Son of sir john Fenys Knight, his eldest Son, who died in his life time) twelve years of Age; joan his Wife surviving: who, by her Testament 
m 〈…〉 , bearing date 3 Dec. an. 1485. (1 H. 7.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of All-Hallows, at Herst- Monceaux; near to the grave of Sir Richard Fenys, Kt, her Husband: And to Elizabeth Lady Clinton, (her Daughter, Wife of john Lord Clinton) and Thomas Fenys, her Son, gave all her Chattels and Jewels, to be divided betwixt them.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  accomplishing 
n Pat. 7 ● 7. p. t.  his full age, in 7 H. 7. had Livery 
o Pat. 7 ● 7. p. t.  of his Lands. Shortly after which, viz. in 10 H. 7. he was made 
p Stow's 〈◊〉  Knight of the Bath, upon the Creation of Henry (the King's second Son) Duke of York. And in 8 H. 7. appeared in 
q Polyd. 〈◊〉 p. 600. n. 〈◊〉  Arms against the Cornish-men, who had then made a great Insurrection. So likewise, shortly after; when the Scots had laid Siege to Norham-Castle, he marched 
r Ibid. 60●. 〈◊〉 30.  with the Earl of Surrey, to the raising thereof.  
This Thomas, having been summoned 
s Claus. 〈◊〉 iifd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 11 H. 7. to 21 H. 8. by his Testament 
t Hogen 〈◊〉. 13. , bearing date 1 Sept. an. 1531. (23 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Parish-Church of Herst- Monceaux, on the North-side of the high Altar. Appointing, that a Tomb should be there made, for placing the Sepulchre of our Lord, with all fitting Furniture thereto, in honour of the most blessed Sacrament. Also that towards the Lights about the same Sepulchre C l. in Wax should be employed in Tapers, of ten pound weight a piece, for to burn about it. Likewise, that his Funeral should be solemnised, according to the degree of a Baron; and a Tomb set over his Grave, to the end it might be known where his Body resteth. Moreover, that an honest Priest should sing there for his Soul, by the space of seven years; taking annually for his Salary, and to find Bread, Wine, and Wax, xii. marks sterling.  
And died in an. 1534. (26 H. 8.) as it seems: for than doth the Probate of this his Testament bear date: leaving Thomas, his Cousin and Heir 
u Hogen 〈◊〉 13.  Apparent, to succeed him.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in an. 1541. (33 H. 8.) being seduced 
x Stow in an. 1●41.  by some extravagant persons, to course in the night time, in Laughton-Park (in Com. Suss.) belonging to Nicholas Pelham Esq by the way, at a place called Pikehay, met 
y Stow in an. 1●41.  with three persons; betwixt whom and those of his Company there happened 
z Ibid.  a fray; wherein one of them was mortally wounded, and died 
* Ibid.  soon after. Whereupon he was indicted 
a Ibid.  of murder for the same: and being found guilty 
b Ibid.  thereof, upon Trial by his Peers; upon the xxix th'. of june (being St. Peter's day) was carried from the Tower of London, to Tyburn, and there hanged 
c Ibid. . After which his Body was buried 
d Ibid.  in St. Sepulchers Church near Newgate, he being than not 
e Ibid.  above xxiv. years of Age. Whose death was much lamented, in regard 
f Ibid.  of his youth, noble disposition, and the King's inexorable rigour.  
It is said 
g Camd. 〈◊〉 in an. 15●4. , that this Manslaughter (for it was no other) was committed by those who were of his Company, at that time, he not being present: And, that, being called in question; he was, through the subtlety of some Courtiers, who gaped for his Estate, persuaded to acknowledge the Murder (for that the Indictment charged him with) and to submit himself to the King's mercy. Unto which advice, imprudently harkening, he had Sentence of death; and suffered accordingly, leaving Issue Gregory his Son and Heir, and a Daughter called Margaret. Which Gregory (with his Sister) being restored 
h Journal of Parl.  by Act of Parliament in 1 Eliz. accompanied 
i 〈…〉  the Earl of Lincoln in 14 Eliz. then sent Ambassador to the King of France, at Paris. Where the League, not long before concluded on at Bloys, was fully ratified.  
This Gregory 
Gregory.  Lord Dacres dying 
k MS. in officio Arm. 〈◊〉. f. 483. a.  without Issue 26 Sept. an. 1549. (36 Eliz.) was buried 
l MS. in officio Arm. 〈◊〉. f. 483. a.  at Chelsey, leaving Margaret his Sister his sole Heir. Which Margaret, being Married 
m Camd. Britt. in Surrey.  to Samson Lennard Esq and making claim 
n Camd. Britt. in Surrey.  to the Honour; it was 
o Camd. Britt. in Surrey.  declared and adjudged by the Lords Commissioners, for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England, in the second year of King james; with the privity and assent of the King; that she the said Margaret ought to have and enjoy, the name, state, degree, stile, honour, place, and precedency of the Barons Dacre; to have and to hold, to her, and to the Issue of her Body, in as full and ample manner, as any of her Ancestors did enjoy the same: As also, that her Children might and should take and enjoy their place and precedence respectively, as the Children of her Ancestors, Barons Dacre, formerly had, and enjoyed.  
This Samson also, by the special favour of the King in 10 jac. obtaining a grant 
p Pat. 10 Jac. p. 10.  to himself, during his Life, for to take place and precedence, as the eldest Son, to the Lord Dacres of the South; had Issue by her the said Margaret, Henry 
Henry Len●ard Lord Dacres.  his Son and Heir; to whom the Title of Lord Dacres was afterwards confirmed 
q 〈…〉  Which Henry died 
r Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  10 Aug. an. 1616. (14 jac.) and by Chrysogona his Wife, Daughter 
s Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  of Sir Henry Baker of Sissinhurst, in Com. Cantii Knight, left Issue three Sons, Richard, Edward, and Fienes; And two Daughters, Margaret Married to Sir ... Wild-goose Knights, and Philadelphia to Sir Thomas Parker of Willington in Com. Suss. Knight.  
Which Richard 
Richard.  Lord Dacre departed 
t I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b.  this Life at Herst-Monceaux, 18 Aug. an. 1630. (6 Car. 1.) leaving Issue 
u I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b.  by Elizabeth, his first Wife, Daughter 
x I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b.  and Coheir to Sir Arthur Throkmorton, of Paulere- Perie, in Com. Northt. Knight, four Sons; viz. 
y I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b.  Francis, Richard, Thomas, and Henry (of which Sons, Richard, and Henry died young.) And by Dorothy, his second Wife, Daughter 
z I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b.  of Dudley Lord North, one Son, called Richard 
a I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b. ; and Catherine, 
b I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 29. b. , a Daughter.  
To whom succeeded Francis 
Francis.  his Eldest Son, who Married Elizabeth Daughter of Paul Viscount Banning; and died in an. 1662. leaving Issue by her two Sons; Thomas 
Thomas Earl of Sussex.  advanced to the dignity of Earl of Sussex by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 5 Octobris 26 Car. 2. and Henry.   

Fienes' Lord Say.  
[25 H. 6.]  
¶ ay Now come to james 
james , the second Son of the before-specified Sir William de Fienes Kt. This james, being a valiant Soldier, in 6 H. 5. obtained a grant 
† R. ●. No●m. 6 H. 5. p. 2. ●. 11.  from that Victorious King, of the Lordship of De la Court le Comte, within the Bayliwick of Cau●, in Normandy, part of the possessions of the Lord of Lymers: and likewise of all those Lands, lying within the Bailiwick of ●oben and Cau●, which did belong to Roger Bloset, and his Wife. The next year following, upon the render of Arque●, he was constituted 
* 〈…〉  Governor there. And in 8 H. 6. attended 
a 〈…〉  the King into the France, for the better defence of those parts.  
In 15 H. 6. he was made Sheriff 
b 〈…〉  of Kent. So likewise in 17 H. 6. of 
c 〈…〉  Surrey and Sussex. And in 18 H. 6. being Esquire 
d 〈…〉  for the Body to that King, had a grant 
e 〈…〉  of C●. yearly Pension, to be paid by the Prior of Lewes, out of a certain Rent, due by him, unto the Exchequer.  
Moreover, in 23 H. 6. being then a Knight 
f Autogr. penès Ric. Fienes de 〈…〉 ar. an. 1586. , he had a grant 
g Autogr. penès Ric. Fienes de 〈…〉 ar. an. 1586.  from Henry Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, of an yearly Pension of xx●. sterling, issuing out of the Manor of Rotherfeld, in Com● Suss.  
And, in 25 H. 6. by reason, that joan, his Mother, was third 
h Rot. Fin. 6 H. 4. m. 7.  Sister and Coheir to William de Say (a descendent of the former Barons Say) by a special Writ 
i Claus. 25 H. 6. in dorso.  bearing date at St. Edmunds-Bury 3 Martii, had Summons to that Parliament, than held there, by the Title of Lord Say, and Sele. Whereupon, the third day after, in consideration 
k Ex autogr. penès Praef. Ric. Fienes  of his eminent services, performed aswell beyond the Seas, as in this Realm of England; he was in 
l Ex autogr. penès Praef. Ric. Fienes  open Parliament, there, by the assent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, advanced 
m Ex autogr. penès Praef. Ric. Fienes  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the same Title of Lord Say and Sele, and to the Heirs Male of his Body. And for farther corroboration 
n Ibid.  of that Title and Honour; upon the first day of November, than next following, had a full confirmation 
o Ibid.  and quit-claimer thereof, from john Lord Clinton; as also 
p Ibid.  of the Arms of Say; which, by reason of the descent of the said john Lord Clinton, from Idonea, the eldest Sister of the before-specified William de Say, did, or might belong unto him.  
After which; viz 24 Febr. he obtained a grant 
q Pat. 25 H. 6. p. 2. m. 1.  of the Office of Constable of the Castle of Dobor, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports; and to the Heirs Male of his Body. And having been made 
r Ibid. m. 22.  Lord Chamberlain to the King, as also one of his Council; (18 junii the same year) in consideration 
s Ibid. m. 22.  of his exercise of that Office, he had a grant 
t Ibid. m. 22.  of C. Marks per annum to be received out of the Customs of Wools, in the Port of London. Moreover, upon the 7th of August next ensuing, he was made Constable 
u Ib. m. ●.  of the Tower of London, during the Minority of Henry, Son and Heir to john late Duke of Exeter.  
And, by this Testament 
x Stafford & Kemper f. 190. b. , bearing date 12 Apr. an. 1449. (27 H. 6.) bequeathed his Body to be buried, in the Church of the Gray-Friers, in London: to which Friars he thereby gave C●. sterling, to pray for his Soul, and for the Souls of all the faithful deceased, upon the day of his Funeral. Appointing, that Sir William Fenys Knight, his Son, should have the Manors of Merworth, Huntingfeld, and Kenerton, in Com. Cantii, to himself and the Heirs of his Body; and for want of such Issue; that Elizabeth, Emelye, and jane his Daughters, and the Heirs of their Bodies should enjoy them. As also, that within six Weeks after his decease, CCCC. Masses should be sung for his Soul. After which, upon the 30 th'. of October, next ensuing, he was constituted 
y Pat. 2● H 6. p. ●. m. 18.  Lord Treasurer of England.  
But being thus raised to so high a pitch of Honour; behold his sudden and unhappy Fall: for 
z Stow's Ann. , about the Octaves of Easter following, the Parliament being adjourned to St. Edmundsbury, the Commons there laid Treason to his charge; as also to the Duke of Suffolk and some others, who had assented to the release of Anjou, and delivery of Maine to the French. Whereupon, the King, to appea●e them, banished the Duke, and sequestered this james Lord Say from his office of Treasurer. But all this availed nothing: for shortly after; though upon the Insurrection of the Kentish-men, under the command of jack Code; the King, to qualify their passions, committed him to the Tower of London, in regard he discerned how much they clamoured against him: Nevertheless, having entered the City of London, and finding their numbers to increase; they fetched him thence to Guild-Hall, and there arraigned him, before the Mayor, and and other the King's Justices; not harkening to his request, to be tried by his Peers. Whence hurrying him to the Standard in Cheap, they cut off his Head, and carried it upon a Pole; causing his naked Body, to be drawn at a Horse-tail into Scuthwark, unto St. Thomas of Water; and there hanged and quartered. A sad and fearful effect of the people's rage; and fit to be a warning to all great Ministers of State, on whom miscarriages in government may possibly be charged, and on whom the fury of the multitude may thus barbarously fall.  
This his untimely death thus happened 
a 〈…〉  upon the 4 of july; Sir William Say Knight his Son and Heir, by Emeline 
* 〈…〉  his Wife, Daughter of ... Cromer being 
b 〈…〉  about that time, xxiv years of age.  
Which Sir William, 
William.  so succeeding him in his Honour; in respect 
c 〈…〉  of his laudable services, and in recompense 
d 〈…〉  of Cx l. by him paid to the King's use, had 
e 〈…〉  in 29 H. 6. a full discharge of the C Marks, then due for his Relief: and by a special Writ 
f Claus. 29 H. 6. 〈◊〉 dorso. m. 4●. , bearing date 13 Apr. the same year, was summoned to that Parliament, which was to begin at Westminster, upon the Feast day of St. Leonard, than next following. Before the end of which year; being seized 
g 〈…〉  of an estate ●ail (to himself and the Heirs Male of his Body) of the office of Constable of Dover-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports, (by virute of a Patent thereof, to james his Father) he granted 
h 〈…〉  all his right and title therein, unto Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, and to the Heirs Male of his Body.  
In 30 H. 6. he was retained by Indenture 
† 〈…〉  to serve the King in the defence of the Castle of Guynes, with xx. Men at Arms, and Lxxx. Archers, for the space of six weeks.  
And in 31 H. 6. had 
* Ibid.  the like reteiner for one quarter of the year, with one Knight, xlix. Men at Arms, and nine hundred Archers, on foot, in the parts of Aquitane, under the conduct of the Earl of Shrewsbury, than the King's Lieutenant there.  
After which, viz. in 38 H. 6. he was by Indenture 
i 〈…〉  retained with Henry Duke of Exeter, to serve him in his Voyage at Sea: And the same year, upon 
k 〈…〉  the arrival of the Earls of March, and Warwick, joined 
l 〈…〉  with them, and marched to the King at Northampton.  
In 1 E. 4. he obtained a grant 
m 〈…〉  of the office of Constable of Porchester-Castle in Com. S●tht. for l●fe: as also, the like of 
n 〈…〉  Peven●●y-Castle in Com. Suss. And in 2 E. 4. being one of the Lords, who attended 
o Stow's Ann.  the King in his Army to the North, for recovery of those Castles, in Northumberland, then held by the Lancastrians, was, the same year, made 
p Autogr. ut supra.  Vice-Admiral to Richard Nevil, Earl of Warwick, then great Admiral of England.  
In 4 E. 4. by a public Declaration 
q Claus. 4 E. 4. in dorso. m. 26. , made at London, upon the 8 of May; he did notify, upon his Worship, and by the Faith and Truth, which he owed to God, that he neither did sell, or ever purposed to sell the Manor of Otterbourne, in Com. Sutht. to Hugh Pakenham, as the said Hugh had reported. Which Declaration he caused to be recorded in the Rolls of the Chancery. And, in 10 E. 4. was 
r 〈…〉  one of the Lords; which, in that great distress whereunto the King then fell, fled with him from Lynne (in Com. Norff.) into Flanders: and, upon his happy return, landed 
s 〈…〉  with him at Ravenspur, in holderness; but was slain 
* Holingsh. Chron. p. 685. a. n. 40.  at Barnet-field shortly after.  
This Sir William married 
† G. 5. in 〈◊〉 Armorum.  Margaret the Daughter and Heir to William Wykham, Son and Heir of Sir Thomas Wykham Knight: by whom he had 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  the Lordship of Broughton, near Banbury, in Com. Oxon. And had summons 
t Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 29 H. 6. (as before is observed) until 9 E. 4. inclusive. It is said 
u Ex Lel. Itin. inter coll. R. Gl. S. , that the last of the Lord Says (which was this William; for, after him for divers descents, none of them had summons to Parliament) being in renown, was twice taken prisoner, whereby he suffered much; and, that thereupon, he grew necessitated to mortgage the greatest part of his lands; so that since that time the Barony became extinct: and that the Heirs male of the Family, were called only Fienes.  
Consonant whereto, Henry 
Henry.  the Son and Heir of this last mentioned William, (residing at Broughton) though he used the title 
x Esc. 〈…〉 4. n. 34.  of Lord Say, had never summons to Parliament. Which Henry died 
y Esc. 〈…〉 4. n. 34.  1 Aug. 16 E. 4. leaving issue by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
* G. 5. in officio Ann. ut supra.  of Sir Richard Harecourt of Stanton- Harecourt Knight, Richard 
z Esc. 〈…〉 4. n. 34.  his Son and Heir, two years old: by reason of whose minority, Thomas Brandon, Esq of the Body to King H. 7. in the sixth year of that King's reign, obtained 
a 〈…〉  his wardship, and the custody of his lands: and in consideration of CCCLxx l. sold 
b 〈…〉  the same unto Richard Croft 
Richard.  of Chiping-Norton, in Com. Oxon. Esq Whereupon he married 
c G. 5. in 〈…〉 ut supra.  Elizabeth the Daughter of the same Richard Croft: and by her had issue 
d G. 5. in 〈…〉 ut supra.  one Son, called Edward, 
Edward.  and three Daughters; viz. Anne the Wife of john Lord Zovebe of Haringworth; Elizabeth of William Danvers of Culworth in Com. Northt. Esq and Mary a Nun at Godstow.  
Which Edward took to Wife 
e G. 5. in 〈…〉 ut supra.  Margaret the Daughter of Sir john Danvers of Dantsay, in Com. Wilts. Knight; and by her had issue 
f G. 5. in 〈…〉 ut supra.  Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir; and Elizabeth a Daughter, who became the Wife 
g G. 5. in 〈…〉 ut supra.  of Francis Barentine, Son of Sir William Barentine of Haseley in Com. Oxon. Knight.  
This last mentioned Richard wedded 
g Ibid.  Elizabeth Daughter of Sir William farmer of East-Neston in Com. Northt. Knight, and by her had issue 
i Ibid.  Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir; who married 
k Ibid.  Constance the Daughter of Sir William Kingsmill Knight. And being afterwards a Knight, by reason of that discontinuance of summons to Parliament, of his Great Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father (though his Great-Grandfather, and Grandfather, had used the title of Lord Say) obtained from King james certain Letters Patents, bearing date at Hampton-Court 9 Aug. 1 jac. whereby the said title of Baron Say and Sele was fully recognized, and confirmed, to him the said Sir Richard Fenys Knight, and to the Heirs Male of his Body.  
After which, viz. in 22 jac. Sir William Fenys Knight, Son and Heir to the said Richard Lord Say, by Letters ⁿ Patents bearing date at Westminster 7 july, was advanced to the title and dignity of Viscount Say and Sele. And, having Wedded Elizabeth, Daughter to john Temple of Stow in Com. Buck. Esq had issue by her four Sons; james, Nathanael, john, and Richard; and five Daughters; 1 Bridget Married to Theophilus Earl of Lincoln; 2 Elizabeth to Richard Norton of Southwick in Com. Sutht. Esq 3 Constance to Sir Francis Boynton of Barmston, in Com. Ebor. Baronet; 4 Susan to Thomas earl, Son and Heir to Sir Walter earl of Charlbury, in Com. Dors. Knight; and 5 Anne to Sir Charles Wolseley of Wolseley in Com. Staff. Baronet. And departing this life at Broughton, in Com. Oxon, 14 Aprilis An. 1662. lieth there buried.  
To whom succeeded in his Honours, james 
james.  his eldest Son. Which james took to Wife Frances one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Edward Cecil Viscount Wimbleton, and by her had issue three Sons; viz. james and William, who died in their Infancy; and another William, who died in France, before he arrived at Man's Estate: As also two Daughters; Elizabeth married to Sir john Twisleton of Barlow in Com. Ebor. Knight; and Frances to Andrew Ellys of Alry in Com. Flint Esq And departing this World upon the fifteenth day of March An. 1673. lieth buried at Broughton, with his Ancestors.  
The issue Male of james thus failing; the title of Viscount Say and Sele, is now divolved to William, 
William.  the only surviving Son of Nathanael Fienes (second Son to the before specified William Lord Say and Sele) by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Sir john Elyot Knight.  
Which William hath married Mary, one of the Daughters of his Uncle Richard Fienes, fourth Son to the said William, late Lord Say and Sele.   

Stanley Earl of Derby.  
[1 E. 4.]  
OF this Noble Family, I am in the first place to observe; that it is a branch of that whose chief seat hath been for many ages at Howton (within the precincts of Nirrall) in Cheshire; and originally assumed its surname from the Lordship of Stanleigh, situate in that Northern tract of Stafford-shire called the Moorelands', (about a Mile Eastward from the River Trent, and towards the Head thereof.) Which Lordship was so called from the nature of the soil; it being rough and stony, with divers craggy Rocks about it; as also originally possessed by the Lords Aldelegh of Aldelegh; 
〈…〉  and together with the moiety of Balterdele (a Lordship hard by) given 
a 〈…〉  by Adam the Son of Lidulph de Aldelegh, to William de Stanlegh, the Son of Adam de Aldelegh, his Uncle, in exchange for the Manor of T●alk: The descendants of which William (still of Howton) do yet enjoy it.  
There is no doubt, but that these, whereof I am now to speak, were much enriched by that fair Inheritance, which came to them by the marriage 
b 〈…〉  of Sir john Stanley Knight with Isabella, the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Lathom of Lathom in Com. Lanc. Knight; whose Ancestor was founder 
c 〈…〉  of the Monastery of Burscough adjacent.  
Of which Family, there was a former Sir Thomas de Lathom Knight; of whom, by credible Tradition, it is thus reported: That he begot a Son called Oskytel, on a Woman, who lived not far thence: And, that having no Child by his own Lady, he designed to adopt this Oskytel for his Heir; but so, that he himself might not be suspected for his Father. Observing therefore, that an Eagle had built her Nest, in a large spread Oak, within his Park at Lathom, he caused the Child in Swadling-cloths, to be privily conveyed thither: and (as a wonder) presently called forth his Wife to see it: representing to her; that, having no issue, God Almighty had thus sent him a Male-child; and so preserved, that he looked upon it as a miracle: disguising the truth so artificially from her, that she forthwith took him, with great fondness, into the House; educating him with no less affection, than if she had been his natural Mother. Whereupon he became Heir to that fair Inheritance. And that, in token thereof, not only his descendants, whilst the Male line endured; but the Stanleys' proceeding from the said Isabel (the Heir Female) have ever since born the Child in the Eagles nest, with the Ea●le thereon, for their Crest.  
Which Sir john Stanley (Husband to Isabel) being an eminent person in his time, in 13 R. 2. obtained a 
† Pat. 13 R. 2. p. 1. m. 26.  grant of the Manor of Blake-castle, in Ireland; and was, the same year, made 
d Ibid.  Justice of that Realm, with the fee of an C Marks per annum payable out of the Exchequer. 
e Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m. 18. per Inspex.  Which Annuity King Henry the 4. in the first year of his reign confirmed 
f Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m. 18. per Inspex. ; and thereupon constituted 
g Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 3. m. 32.  him Lieutenant of Ireland. In 19 R. 2. he was made Constable 
* Pat. 19 R. 2. M. 7.  of the Castle of Rokesburgh in Scotland.  
And in 7 H. 4. being then Steward 
h Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. m. 13.  of the Household to that King, obtained Licence 
i Pat. 7 H. 4. p. ●. m. 13.  to fortify an House at Leverpoole, in Com. Lanc. (which he had newly built) with embattelled walls. And, the same year, upon the forfeiture of Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland (whereof in my discourse of that Family, I have made a brief relation) with William his Brother, being sent 
k Camd. Brit. ●  to seize the Isle of Man, formerly given to that Earl; surrendering 
l Pat. 7 H. 4. m. 13.  his Annuity of C Marks, obtained a grant 
m Pat. 7 H. 4. m. 13.  in Fee of the same Isle, Castle, and Pele, and all the Isles adjacent: as also of all the Regalities, Franchises, and Rights thereto belonging; and Patronage of the Bishopric there, to be held of the King, his Heirs and successors, by Homage, and the service of two Falcons, payable on the days of their Coronation.  
And in 10 H. 4. being made 
n Pat. 10 H. 4. p. 2. m. 13.  Constable of Windsor-castle; was, about that time, installed 
o 〈◊〉 etc. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. In 1 H. 5. he was again made Lieutenant 
p Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 2. m. ●5.  of Ireland for six years. And by the said Isabel his Wife, had Issue 
q Ex stemmate.  two Sons; John and Thomas: the Issue of which Thomas, by Maud the Daughter 
r Ex coll. Samps. Erd●wike ar.  and Heir to Sir john Arderne of Elford in Com. Staff. Knight, possessing a large Estate in those parts, made 
s Ex coll. Samps. Erd●wike ar.  Elford their chief Seat, so long as the Males continued.  
Which john 
john.  (the elder Son) in 5 H. 6. by the the name of john Stanley Esq was made 
t Pat. 5 H. 6. p. 1. m. 4.  Constable of Caernarven Castle; and having Married 
u ●x stemmate.  Isabel Daughter of ... and Sister of Sir William Harington Knight, had Issue Thomas, 
Thomas.  who being a Knight in 9 H. 6. was constituted 
x Pat. 9 H. 6 p. 1. m. 18.  Lieutenant of Ireland, for the term of six years, (as his Grandfather had been.) And in 27 H. 6. (with 
y Pat. 27. H. 6 m. 1.  john Viscount Beaumond and others) was one of the Commissioners appointed 
z Pat. 27 H. 6 m. 1.  to treat with the Scots, for a Truce betwixt both Realms. In 28 H. 6. (with james Earl of Wiltshire and others) he was put in Commission 
a R●t. Franc. 28 H. 6. m. 8. , for the Custody and defence of the Town and Castle of Calais; as also of the Marches adjacent, and Tower of Rise●ank, for the term of five years. He was likewise Chamberlain 
b 〈…〉  to that King; and in 30 H. 6. was again constituted 
c 〈…〉  a Commissioner, to treat with james Earl Douglas, upon those Articles, which had been formerly signed by him. And by john his Wife, Daughter 
d 〈…〉  and Heir of Sir Robert Go●shill Knight, leaving Issue 
e 〈…〉  three Sons; Thomas, William, and john; and two Daughters, Margaret Married to Sir William Troutbak Knight, and Elizabeth to Sir Richard Molin●ux Knight, departed 
† Esc. 37 H. 6.  this Life in 37 H. 6.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  (his eldest Son) was summoned 
f 〈…〉  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, 24 Maii, 1 E. 4. and afterwards: and, having Married 
g 〈…〉  Eleanore the Daughter of Richard Nevile Earl of Salisbury, Sister to R. Nevile that ●●out Earl of Warwick, was in 8 E. 4. importuned 
h Ibid.  by his Brother Warwick, to put himself in Arms against that King; but refused 
i Ibid. . And in 14 E. 4 being at that time Steward 
k 〈…〉  of the King's Household; was by Indenture 
l 〈…〉  retained to serve him in his Wars of France, for one whole year, with forty men at Arms, and three hundred Archers. At which time john Lord Scrope, whose Ancestors had formerly been 
m 〈…〉  Lords of the Isle of Man, making complaint 
n 〈…〉  to the King, that this Lord Stanley bore the Arms of that place; no determination could 
o 〈…〉  be made therein, by reason 
p 〈…〉  of haste; other than that Scrope should forbear at present to use them.  
In this 22th. of E. 4. Richard Duke of Gloucester, being sent 
q St●w's Ann.  with an Army into Scotland, this Thomas Lord Stanley commanded 
r St●w's Ann.  the right Wing thereof, consisting of four thousand men; and took 
s 〈…〉  Barwick by assault, though with loss of many men. And, as he stood firm to King Edward the Fourth; ●o, alter his death, was he no less faithful to the young King Edward the Fifth, as is clear from the design 
t 〈…〉  which the Duke of Gloucester (Protector to the young King) had, to murder him, when he took the Lord Hastings from the Council-Board, in the Tower of London, and caused his Head to be 〈◊〉 off: For 
u 〈…〉 , being then strokin with an Halberd, had he not stooped suddenly to avoid the dint of the blow, it had 〈◊〉 his pate. Which might have been prevented, in Case Ha●●●ngs had given 
x 〈…〉  heed to the Dream of this Lord Stanley, the preceding night: which was, that a Boar with his Tusks, had so razed them both, that the blood ran about their shoulders: Of which Hastings had speedy advertisement 
y 〈…〉 , with an invitation to come away, and ride as far as they could that night: but not being so fortunate, as to regard that prophetic Dream; though this Lord saved his Head, yet was he Committed 
z Ib. & p. Virg. p. 543. n. 30.  to Prison, so soon as that Duke got the Crown; but after enlarged 
a Ib. & p. Virg. p. 543. n. 30. , for fear left his Son, George Lord Strange, might cause an insurrection; and made Lord Steward 
b Ibid.  of his Household, as also Constable 
c Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  of England for Life; and Knight 
* Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter.  
But, having Married 
d P. Virg. p. 554. n. 20.  to his second Wife Margaret the Widow of Edmund Earl of Richmund; by whom she had Issue Henry Earl of Richmund, afterwards King by the name of Henry the Seventh; notice 
e P. Virg. p. 554. n. 20.  being taken by King Richard, of Richmund's arrival in Britanny; and that those aids which he might obtain from the French, were like to disturb his quiet; this Lord Stanley began to be suspected 
f P. Virg. p. 554. n. 20.  for a Wellwisher to that party; and was thereupon Commanded 
g P. Virg. p. 554. n. 20.  to put away all Her Servants; as also forbidden 
h P. Virg. p. 554. n. 20.  to send any Message unto, or receive any from the Earl her Son. And though 
i lb. p. 55●.  he kept his designs so close, that nothing could be discovered, desiring 
k lb. p. 55●.  to retire into his Country for a while: yet could he not obtain leave so to do, until 
l lb. p. 55●.  he had given up George his Son and Heir, as an Hostage, for fear left he should stay in those parts, purposely to join with the Earl of Richmund at his landing.  
Which was really his intent 
m Ibid. p. 563. n. 10. , though he durst not show it, till he came near Bosworth; but had Conference 
n Ibid. p. 563. n. 10.  with him at Atherston (about six Miles short of that place, coming thither with great privacy to him, the day before the Fight.) Approaching therefore near the Field, he openly appeared 
o Ibid. p. 563. n. 10.  (notwithstanding the King's Message 
p Ibid. p. 563. n. 10.  to him; letting him know, that unless he did forthwith repair to his presence, he would put his Son, the Lord Strange, to Death;) and marched 
q Ibid. p. 563. n. 10.  with him in the Rear of all his Forces, with one Troop of Horse, and some few Foot, until the whole Army was fully marshaled.  
Whereupon the Battle 
* 22 Aug. 1485.  soon after ensued: in which King Richard being slain 
r Ib. p. 564. n. 40. ; and his 
s Ib. p. 564. n. 40.  Crown (he that day wore) found amongst the spoils; he set 
t Ib. p. 564. n. 40.  it upon the Earl of Richmund's Head, and Proclaimed 
u Ib. p. 564. n. 40.  him King by the name of Henry the Seventh.  
After which, upon the 27th of October, he was advanced 
x ●art. 1 ●. 7. m. 2●. Pat. 1 ●. 7. p. 3.  to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Derby; and Constituted 
y Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 2. m. 17.  one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of Lord High Steward of England, upon the thirtieth day of that month, which was the day of his more solemn Coronation; as also soon after that, made one 
z P. Virg. p. 566. n. 40.  of his Privy Council. And in 3 H. 7. one 
a Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1. m. 17.  of the Commissioners to exercise the Office of High Steward of England, upon the day of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth, Wife to that prudent King.  
He Married two Wives; First 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Eleanore the fourth Daughter to Richard N●vil Earl of Salisbury; by whom he had issue 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  six Sons, and four Daughters; viz. Thomas and Richard, who died young; George, called Lord Strange (of whom I shall speak farther by and by) William died young; Edward afterwards Lord Mont-Egle, and james elected 
d Pat. 22 H. 7. p. 3. m. 13.  Bishop of Ely in 22 H. 7. Which james, being also Warden of the Collegiate-Church at Manchester, in Com. Lanc. lieth buried in the Chapel of St. john Baptist, on the North side of that Church, by him built, with this Inscription on his Tomb;  
Of your Charity pray for the soul of James Stanley, sometimes Bishop of Ely, and Warden of Manchester, who deceased this transitory world the xxii of March, in the year of our Lord God 1525. upon whose soul, and all Christian souls jesus have mercy.  
His four Daughters were 
e Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  these; joan, Catherine, and Anne, who died young; and Margaret married to Sir john Osbaldeston of ... in Com. Lanc. Knight.  
His second Wife 
f Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  was Margaret, Daughter and Heir to john Duke of Somerset, Widow of Edmund Earl of Richmund, before mentioned (the happy Mother to King Henry the seventh) but by her he had no issue.  
By his Testament 
g Holgrave qu. 19 , bearing date 28 julii an. 1504 (19 H. 7.) bearing then the title of E. of Derby, Lord Stanley, Lord of Man, and great Constable of England; he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the midst of the Chapel in the North Isle of the Church of the Priory of Bour●cough (near Lathom, in Com. Lanc.) of his Ancestors foundation, where the Bodies of his Father, Mother, and other of his Ancestors lay buried; having provided a Tomb to be there placed, with the personage of himself, and both his Wives, for a perpetual remembrance to be prayed for: and likewise appointing, that the personages, which he had caused to be made, for his Father and Mother, his Grandfather and Great-grandfather, should be set in the Arches of the Chancel, within that Priory, in the places provided for the same.  
And, though he had formerly given to the Prior and Covent of that House, large gifts in money, Jewels, and Ornaments, and likewise made great reparations there; he farther bequeathed unto them xx l. to the intent that they should be obliged by their Deed, under their Covent Seal, to cause one of the Canons of that house, duly to say Mass in the before-specified Chapel, for his Soul; as also for the Soul of his Lady (then living) after her decease; Likewise for the Soul of Alianore his former Wife; and for the Souls of his Father, Mother, Ancestors, Children, Brethren, and Sisters; Also for the Soul of William late Marquis Berkley; and for the Souls of them who died in his or his Father's service, or that should die in his service. And, at every Mass, before the lavatory, audibly to say for the said Souls appointed, by name, and all other in general, De profundis clamavi, and such Orisons and Collects as are used to be said therewith. Furthermore he willed, that his Son Sir Edward Stanley, should have and enjoy the Castle of Hornby, so long as he lived. And departed this life within the space of three months after, as may seem by the Probate thereof, which bears date 9 Nou. next ensuing.  
To whom succeeded Thomas his Grandson and Heir, by George 
George.  his eldest Son, who died in his life time. Of which George (before I proceed) it is proper to take notice, that, having married joan the Daughter and Heir to john Lord Strange of Knokin, he had summons 
h 〈…〉  to Parliament, by the title of Lord Strange, in 22 E. 4. and afterwards until the twelfth of H. 7. inclusive. Also, that before his said marriage, he was 
i Stow's Ann.  one of those noble persons, which received the Honour of Knighthood, by Bathing, etc. with Prince Edward the King's eldest Son, 18 Apr. 15 E. 4. and that in 1 H. 7. he was made 
k P. Virg. p. 566. n. 40.  one of the Lords of the Privy-Council. Likewise, that in 2 H. 7. being 
l lb. p. 57●. n. 20.  one of the principal Commanders in the King's Army, at the battle of Stoke, juxta Newark, he shared in the honour of that Victory, which was then obtained against john Earl of Lincoln, and his adherents: and was made 
† Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  one of the Knight's Companions of the most noble order of the Garter.  
Furthermore, that in 9 H. 7. upon the siege of Norham-Castle by the Scots; he advanced 
m lb. p. 602. n. 30. , with Thomas Earl of Surrey, and many other of the Nobility, against those bold Invaders; but performed nothing of consequence at that time; the enemy retreating before they wrought thither. And departing 
n Weavers Fun. 〈◊〉 p. 407.  this life 5 Dec. 3 H. 7. (his Father then living) was 
* Weavers Fun. 〈◊〉 p. 407.  buried in the Parish Church of St. james Garlik-hythe, in the City of London; leaving issue 
o Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  by the said joan his Wife, two Sons; viz. Thomas and james: and 
† Bodfield qu. 21.  two Daughters, jane married to Robert Sheffeild Esq and Elizabeth.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  had livery 
p Pat. 19 H. 7. p. 2.  of those lands, whereof his Father died seized, 9 julii 19 H. 7. And in 5. H. 8. (his Grandfather being dead) attended 
q Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 6.  King Henry in that great expedition by him then made into France, at which time he won Therovene, and Tournay.  
By Anne his Wife, Daughter 
r Catal. of Nob. ut supra. Ex autogr. penès Theoph. Com. Hunting●.  of Edward Lord Hastings (Sister to George the first Earl of Huntingdon of that name, and with whom he had four thousand Marks) he had issue 
s Catal. of Nob. ut supra. Ex autogr. penès Theoph. Com. Hunting●.  three Sons; john, who died in his life time; Edward his Successor in his honours; and Henry: as also one Daughter called Margaret, married to Robert Earl of Sussex. Which Anne surviving him, afterwards became the Wife 
t Catal. of Nob. ut supra. Ex autogr. penès Theoph. Com. Hunting●.  of john Ratcliff Lord Fitzwalter.  
By his Testament 
u Bodfeild qu. 21.  he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Bourscough, in Com. Lanc. in case he should die within that County: otherwise in the Monastery of Zion (in Com. Midd.) or in the College of Asherugge (in Com. Buck.) And departing 
x I. 15 in offic. Arm. 147. a.  this life at Collam in Com. Midd. 24 Maii An. 1521. (13 H. 8) was buried 
y I. 15 in offic. Arm. 147. a.  at Zion accordingly.  
To whom succeeded Edward, 
Edward.  his eldest surviving Son, which Edward in 19 H. 8. was 
z Godw. p. 8●:  one of the principal persons, that accompanied Cardinal Wolsey, in that notable Embassy to King Francis of France, then at Amiens, touching the making a War in Italy, to set Pope Clement the seventh at liberty, at that time prisoner to the Duke of Bourbon, upon his sacking of Rome. And in 22 H. 8. having there Livery 
a Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  of his Lands, amongst other of the Peers, subscribed 
b Herb. p. 306.  that Declaration sent to the same Pope; whereby they gave him intimation, that unless he did comply with King Henry in that business of his divorce from Queen Catherine his Wife, which he then eagerly desired, the farther acknowledgement of his Supremacy here, would be in much danger.  
In 28 H. 8. upon that Insurrection of the Northern-men, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, the King directed his Letters 
c Ib. p. 413.  to this Earl; exciting him to raise what Forces he could, with promise to repay his charges. And, in 34 H. 8. King james the fourth of Scotland, having entertained divers of the chief Northern Rebels; he was 
d Ib. p. 483.  one of the Lords, which, for that and some other reasons entered Scotland upon the 21 of October, under the conduct of the Duke of Norff. then Lieutenant-General of the English Army; but stayed not long there. About the beginning of King Edward the sixth's Reign, he was made Knight 
* Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter. And in 4 E. 6. was one 
e Godw. p. 241.  of the Peers of this Realm, than party to the Articles of peace made by King Edward, with the Scots and French, in which the Emperor was also comprehended. Also in 1 Mariae constituted 
f Pat. 1 M p. 2.  Lord High Steward of England, for the Coronation-day of that Queen, who was solemnly crowned upon the fifth of October. Likewise in 2 Eliz. one 
g Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  of her Privy-Council.  
This Earl married 
h Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  three Wives; 1 Dorothy, Daughter to Thomas Howard Duke of Norff. by whom he had issue 
i Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  three Sons, and four Daughters; viz. Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours; 2 Sir Thomas Stanley Knight (who married Margaret, one of the Daughters and coheirs to Sir George Vernon of Haddon, in Com. Derb. Knight) and Sir Edward Stanley of Eynsham, in Com. Oxon. Knight. His Daughters were these 
k 〈…〉 ; Anne first married to Charles Lord Stourton, and after to Sir john Arundel (of Lanherne) in Com. Cornub. Knight; Elizabeth to Henry Lord Morley; Mary to Edward Lord Stafford; and jane to Edward Lord Dudley. To his second Wife he married 
l 〈…〉  Margaret, Daughter of Ellis Barlow of ... in Com. Lanc. Esq by whom he had issue 
m 〈…〉  one Son called George who died young; and two Daughters, Margaret married to john jermyn of Rushbroke in Com. Suff. Esq after to Sir Nicholas Poyntz Knight; and Catherine to Sir Thomas Knyvet Knight. And to his third 
n 〈…〉  Wife, Mary Daughter to George Cotten of Cumbermere, in Com. Cestr. Esq by whom he had no issue. Which Mary surviving him afterwards became the Wife 
o 〈…〉  of Henry Earl of Kent.  
By his Testament 
p 〈…〉 , bearing date 24 Aug. An. 1572. (14 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Ormeskirk; appointing that a Chapel and Tomb should be there erected for that purpose correspondent to his Dignity and Honour. And, departing 
q I. 14. in ●ffi●. Arm. f. 145. a.  this life at Lathem on Friday 24 Oct. next following, was Honourably buried 
r I. 14. in ●ffi●. Arm. f. 145. a.  there, on the fourth of December next following; the Monastery of Bourscough, where his Ancestors lay Entombed, being totally demolished in that general destruction of all other the Religious Houses, made in the time of King Henry the 8.  
To whom succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir. Which Henry, being summoned 
s 〈…〉  to Parliament in 18 Eliz. took his place 
t 〈…〉  there upon the 8 of February, the same year: and in An. 1525. (28 Eliz.) was sent 
u Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  to carry the Ensigns of the most noble order of the Garter to the King of France. In 29 Eliz. he was 
x lb.  one of the Peers, which sat at Fot●eringhay, upon trial of the Queen of Scots; and in 31 Eliz. (being then 
† Instit. etc. of the Garter per 〈◊〉 A.  Knight of the Garter) sent 
y lb.  into Flanders, with other Commissioners, there to treat of Peace with the Prince of Parma (General of the King of Sp●ins Forces in those parts.)  
In 32 Eliz. he was constituted 
z Ib.  Lord High Steward of England, upon the Trial of Philip Earl of Arundel. And having married 
a Catal. of Nob ut supra.  Margaret, Daughter to Henry Clifford Earl of Cumberland, and of Alianore his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Charles Brandon Duke of Suff. by Mary the Queen Dowager of France (one of King Henry the seventh's Daughters) he begot 
b Catal. of Nob ut supra.  on her three Sons; Edward, who died young; as also Ferdinando, and William successively Earls of Derby.  
By his Testament 
c Dixie qu. 66.  bearing date 21 Sept. An. 1594. (35 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in his Chapel at Ormeskirk: and departing 
d FF. in offic. Arm. ●. 382. a.  this life upon the 25 of Sept. ensuing, was there interred 
e FF. in offic. Arm. ●. 382. a. .  
To whom succeeded Ferdinand, 
Ferdinand.  his surviving Son and Heir; who overlived him but a short time: For, having by his Testament 
f Dixie qu. 6●. , bearing date 12 Apr. 36 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried in his said Chapel at Ormeskirk, he departed 
t Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  this life, in the flower of his youth, soon after, not without suspicion 
u Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  of poison; whereupon he was there interred 
x Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  upon the sixth of May next ensuing: leaving issue by Alice his Wife, Daughter to Sir john Spencer of Althorpe in Com. Northt. Knight, three Daughters his Heirs; Anne married to Grey Bruges Lord Chandos; Frances to Sir john Egerton Knight (afterwards Earl of Bridgwater) and Elizabeth to Henry Lord Hastings, afterwards Earl of Huntingdon.  
Whereupon William 
William.  his Brother and Heir Male succeeding him in his Honours; a dispute 
y Ann. Eliz. ut supra de anno 1594 35 Eliz.  arose betwixt those Heirs Female and him, touching the title to the Isle of Man. The Queen therefore, being 
z Ann. Eliz. ut supra de anno 1594 35 Eliz.  not ignorant, that, not only divers Runagates of the English, but Spaniards (her Enemies) might resort thither; committed 
a Ann. Eliz. ut supra de anno 1594 35 Eliz.  the charge thereof to Sir Thomas Gerard Knight (afterwards Lord Gerard) till that controversy should be judicially determined. The decision of which point being brought before her learned Council; they declared 
b Ann. Eliz. ut supra de anno 1594 35 Eliz. , that the right thereof did solely appertain to her Majesty; and that the Stanleys', and Earls of Derby, had no good title thereto, by reason that King Henry the fourth, shortly after he attained the Crown of this Realm, upon the Outlary of William Scrope (than Lord thereof) bestowed it on Henry Earl of Northumberland: and upon his Rebellion (about six years after) granted it to john Stanley for life, Northumberland not then being by Parliament attainted; nor his possessions adjudged to be confiscate: As also, for that (about a month after) Stanley and the King agreed; that those Letters Patents to him for life should be surrendered, and cancelled; and that he should have an estate thereof in Fee. So that, considering the grant for life, was before such time as the King was legally entitled thereto by Northumberland's attainder; they pronounced; that the King could not pass unto him any estate for life: as also, that the other grant, which had its foundation from the surrender of the estate for life, could not be of any validity. Whereupon the Queen referring them to the Law; this Earl came to an Agreement with those Heirs Female (Daughters to Ferdinando Earl of Derby, beforementioned) paying them divers sums of money, to quit their claim thereto: as also with Thomas Lord Ellesmere (than Lord Chancellor of England) and Alice his Wife, widow of the same Earl Ferdinando. And, as to the King's title, obtained a grant from him of the said Isle, with all the Regalities belonging to it, unto himself, and to the Lady Elizabeth his Wife, for life; as also to the survivor of them: And after that, unto james Lord Stanley (for so he is called) his Son and Heir, and to the Heirs Male of his Body; the remainder to Robert Stanley, younger Brother to the said james, and the Heirs Male of his Body: and for default of such Issue, to the Heirs Male of the Body of the said Earl. Which grant bears date 7 julii 7 jac. and was ratified, together with that agreement with the coheirs before mentioned, by a special act in the Parliament begun at Westminster 19 Martii 1 jac. and held by Prorogation until the ninth of February 7 jac. as by the Record 
† Ex bundello Rot. Parl. de temp. R. Jac. n. 10.  thereof returned into the Chancery, by Writ of Certiorare, bearing date 30 julii 8 jac. appeareth: but I return.  
This William was made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter in the time of that Queen: and married Elizabeth elder Daughter to Edward Earl of Oxford; by whom he had Issue two Sons; james, who succeeded him in his Honours; and Sir Robert Stanley Knight. As also three Daughters; Elizabeth, who died young; Anne, first married to Sir Henry Portman of Orchard in Com. Somers. Baronet, afterwards to Sir Robert Carr Knight, Earl of Ancrum in Scotland, and another Elizabeth, who died young. And departing this life upon the 29 September An. 1642. was buried, with his Ancestors, at Ormeskirk.  
To whom succeeded james 
james.  his Son and Heir, a person highly accomplished with learning, prudence, loyalty, and true valour; Whereof none, (to whom he was well known,) are ignorant; and, as by this brief ensuing Narrative of the last and tragic part of his life, may abundantly appear.  
To pass by the great state wherein he lived, whilst this Realm continued in peace, and his wonderful Hospitality; He was one of the first that repaired to the late King Charles (of Blessed Memory) at York, when, by reason of the dangerous Tumults at Westminster, in the beginning of the year 1642. his Majesty became necessitated to retire thither.  
Whence, being ordered back into Lancashire, to prepare for that King's reception, upon a resolution taken, for setting up the Standard Royal at Warington, he forthwith mustered that whole County, on the three Heaths near Berry, Ormskirk, and Preston where he had an appearance of at least twenty thousand men, at each place; intending the like course in Cheshire, and North-Wales (by virtue of his Commission, as Lord Lieutenant in those parts.) But in this interim, the place resolved on for erecting the Standard, being changed (to the great disappointment of the King's faithful Subjects in those parts, and the no less encouragement of his enemies) it was set up at Nottingham, where the Countries not coming in so freely as was expected; the King, by special Letters, desired his Lordship to raise what men be could, and to hasten to him. Whose answer was, that he would do his best; but that the Case was then much altered, a great part of the Country resolving to stand Neuters; and that many others had already joined with the Rebels, and seized upon Manchester.  
All this notwithstanding, amongst his own Tenants, dependants, and private friends he raised three Regiments of Foot, and three Troops of Horse; which he clothed and armed at his own charge, and then posted to the King at Shrewsbury, for orders how to dispose of them. Whereupon his Majesty commanding him to return, and forthwith to make trial of one smart assault upon Manchester; and then, whether he mastered that Town or not, to march up to the general Camp; he repaired to those his Forces; drew up before that Town; and upon his Summons thereof it refusing any Treaty, directed an assault at four of the clock the next morning with hopes to carry it. But that very night receiving commands from the King to haste to him; in two days space he brought up his Regiments and Troops to his Majesty. Which being disposed of under the command of other Officers, he was desired to return back, and take what care he could of the Country.  
Hereupon, the predominant party in that unhappy Parliament then sitting at Westminster, made offer to him of the largest terms imaginable, in case he would come in to them, or quit the King's service: but to this he answered; When I turn Traitor, I may hearken to these propositions; but till then, let me have no more of these Papers, at the peril of him that brings them; this being the second time, they had in that kind attempted him.  
By this time the enemy having Garrisoned the Towns of Lancaster, and Preston▪ and in a manner brought the whole County under their power; his Lordship set himself to fortify his own House at Lathom: and, though his Arms and Magazine were gone, made shift (with the assistance of his Friends) to cut off three Companies of the Enemy on Houghton- Common; as also to take Lancaster and Preston by storm: in the former, leading on his men himself, with a half Pike in his hand (after one repulse) to the second assault, which did the business: Manchester having, in all probability, followed, had not his Auxiliaries and his own Forces been called away, in that very nick of time, when he was ready for the attempt.  
Soon after this, upon information that the enemy had a design upon the Isle of Man, he was ordered thither for the security of that place. And went accordingly; having first made some necessary provisions of Men, Moneys, and Ammunition for the protection and defence of his incomparable Lady, at Lathom▪ to whose charge he committed his Children, House, and other his English concerns.  
She being therefore thus left in that House, the Enemy looked upon it as their own; little expecting from a Woman, being a stranger; and that a place so unprovided (as they supposed) that any considerable resistance could be made; so that a Commission was presently obtained for the reducing it. Which, being made known to her, she furnished herself with Men, Arms, and Ammunition with all the diligence and secrecy imaginable: and finding the Men generally raw and unexperienced, she caused them to be listed and trained under these Captains▪ viz. Captain Farrington, Charnok, Chisenhall, Rawsthorne, Ogle, and Molineux Radcliffe, who were to receive Orders from Captain Farmer (as Major of the Garrison) and he from herself; Matters being so privately managed, that the Enemy was advanced within two Miles of the House, ere they dreamed of any other opposition than from her own Servants.  
But upon Febr. 28. An. 1644. there came to this Lady a Trumpet from Sir Thomas Fairfax, and with him a person of quality, to desire a Conference with her. Whereupon Sir Thomas, and some Gentlemen with him being admitted; the Soldiers of that her Garrison, were disposed in such a manner, as might best advance the appearance and opinion both of their numbers and discipline. Their Commission being to require the delivery of the House; they offered her an honourable and safe remove, with her Children, Servants, and Goods (Arms and Cannon excepted) to her own House at Knowsley: Also a Protection to reside there free from any molestation; and the one moiety of her Lord's Estate in England, for the support of herself and Children. Whereunto she answered; That she was under a double Trust; viz. of Faith to her Husband, and Allegiance to her Sovereign; and that without their leave, she could not give it up: desiring therefore a Month's time for her Answer. Which being denied, her Ladyship told them; that she hoped they would excuse her, if she preserved her Honour, and Obedience, though in her own ruin.  
Hereupon Sir Thomas Fairfax departed; and upon the Question, whether they should proceed by storm or Siege, he gave his opinion for the later; which advice was promoted by an Artifice of one of the Earl of Derby's Chaplains; whose integrity and prudence was of no little service to that heroic Lady in all her extremities. About fourteen days after the former Conference; there coming another Summons for a present Surrender, the Trumpet was sent away with a short answer; viz. that the Countess had not as yet forgot what she did owe to the Church of England, to her Prince, and to her Lord; and, that till she had lost either her Honour, or her Life, she would defend that place. Whereupon Fairfax gave Order for a formal Siege; but, being commanded away upon other service, left the managing of it to Colonel Peter Egerton, and Major Morgan.  
As to the situation of Lathom-House, it stands upon a flat, boggy, and spumous ground, encompassed with a Wall of two yards thick; without which, is a Mote of eight yards wide, and two yards deep. Upon the bank of which Mote betwixt the Wall and the Graff, was a strong Palisado throughout. Upon the Walls were also nine Towers flanking them; and on each Tower six pieces of Ordinance; which played, three one way, and three another. Besides these, there was in the middle of the House an high Tower, called the Eagle Tower: the Gatehouse also being a strong and lofty building, standing at the entrance of the first Court. Upon the top of all which Towers, stood the choicest Marks-men (Keepers, Fowlers, and the like) which shrewdly galled the Enemy, and cut off divers of their Officers in the Trenches.  
Fairfax departing, the Enemy fell forthwith to work on a line of Circumvallation. Whereupon the Countess, to disturb their approaches, ordered a sally of two hundred men, which were Commanded by Major Farmer; who, upon March the 12th 1644. beat them from their Trenches to their main Guard, flew about threescore, and took some Prisoners, with the loss only of two men. Whereupon they doubled their Guards, and drew their Line at a greater distance. But they were so plied with Sallies, that it was fourteen Weeks time, before they could finish their Line. After which, they ran a deep Trench near the Mote, where they raised a strong Battery, and planted on it a Mortar-piece, which cast Stones and Granado's of sixteen Inches Diameter; of which Granado's, the first fell close to the Table where the Countess, her Children, and the Officers were all at Dinner, which shivered the Room, but hurt no Body. The apprehension whereof, made them to resolve on another sally, to take that Mortar-piece. Upon which sally, Molineux Radcliff had the Forlorn, Chisenhale the Body, and Farmer the Reserve. Who, after half an hours dispute, possessed themselves of all their Works; nailed and overturned all their Canon, or roul'd them into the Mote, carrying the Mortar piece into the House. An●●●ontinuing Masters of their Works and Trenches all that day, endeavoured to fill them up and destroy them, as much as might be. At which time the Countess went not only out of the Gates; but sometimes very near the Trenches. Whose piety was such, that she constantly practised to begin all those Actions with public Prayers, and to close them with Thanksgivings.  
This successful sally happened upon the 26th of April, being the very day appointed by the Enemy for a fierce assault, with order to put every one to the Sword.  
After which it took the Enemy at least five or six days time to repair their Works; but in that space they were thrice dislodged and scattered by other vigorous Sallies.  
Which disasters gave Colonel Rigby (a malicious Enemy to the Earl of Derby) a colour of laying the fault on Colonel Peter Egerton; whereby he got a Commission for himself to Command in Chief: after which he would not permit so much as a Midwife to pass into the House, unto a Gentlewoman then in Travail: and in a Fortnight's space, carried on his Work without much trouble, for want of Powder in the House: But that defect being supplied by another sally, the Countess proposed a fresh assault upon all their Trenches. Which being accordingly agreed on, Rawsthorne had Command of the Forlorn, Farmer of the Battle, and Chisenhale of the Reserve; who, behaving themselves with their wont bravery, beat the Enemy from their Works; cleared the Trenches; nailed their great Guns, and killed an hundred of their men, with the loss only of three, and five or six wounded.  
Hereupon, after a four months' Siege, and the loss of about two thousand men (by their own Confession) Rigby sent the Countess a huffing Summons. To which she returned this Answer; Trumpet, Tell that Insolent Rebel Rigby; that if he presume to send another Summons within this place, I will have the Messenger hanged up at the Gates.  
Upon Intelligence given to the Earl of these his noble lady's distresses, he hasted out of the Isle of Man, to beg relief of his Majesty. Whereupon Orders were given, that Prince Rupert should take Lancashire in his way to York, unto which place he was then designed. But no sooner did Rigby hear that his Highness had entered Lancashire at Stop-ford- bridge; but that he raised his Siege upon the 27th of May, an. 1644. and marched to Bolton, a strong Garrison of the Enemy. Where, with the addition of other Forces to two thousand of his own, he made up a Body of two thousand five hundred Foot, and five hundred Horse.  
Upon notice whereof to the Prince, he marched directly thither, and gave Order for an assault. Which though gallantly attempted, succeeded not at the first; he therein losing two hundred men; the Enemy killing all they took upon the Walls, in cold blood, in his sight. Whereupon a second affault being resolved, this Earl desired to have the Command of two Companies of his own old Foot, and the honour of the forlorn. Which, at his importunity, being granted, and all things ready, the Town was entered in the space of half an hour, on every side; he himself being the first man that set foot into it, upon the 28th of May. Whereupon Rigby made his escape, leaving two thousand of his men behind: amongst which there was one Bootle a Captain, formerly a Porter in Lathom, (and upon his leaving that House, voluntarily swore, that he would never bear Arms against the King) who being in the heat of the storm encompassed with Soldiers, begged Quarter of this Earl, who answered him thus; I will not kill thee myself, but I cannot save thee from others. Nor did he: Nevertheless his death was afterwards most falsely laid to his charge.  
Upon the taking of this rebellious Town, Prince Rupert sent all the Colours to the Countess at Lathom: And so marched to Leverpole, for reducing that; Thence to Lathom, where he stayed four or five days; but before his departure, gave directions for repairing and fortifying the House; and at the request of the Countess, disposed the Governorship thereof to Captain Edward Rawsthorne, whom he made Colonel of a Foot Regiment, and two Troops of Horse for its defence: by which Captain it was stoutly defended for full two years more, in a second Siege; but at last, by his Majesty's Order delivered up, having cost the Enemy no less than six thousand men; and the Garrison about four hundred; it being one of the last places in this Realm that held out for the King.  
After all these great things done by this noble Earl, and his incomparable Lady, who were then gone into the Isle of Man; their Children perfidiously seized and made close Prisoners, and he himself tempted with the promise of a peaceable enjoyment of his whole Estate, in Case he would deliver up that Isle; he stoutly refused; even when the Cause was given by all for lost; saying, be would never redeem his Children by his disloyalty.  
In which Isle he continued until the year 1651. that, upon the advancing of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, out of Scotland towards, Worcester, he received Command to attend him, upon assurance that the Presbyterians would cordially join with the Royalists in Order to his Restauration. At which time, when he discerned that their Ministers did obstinately refuse any Conjunction, unless he would take the Covenant; he said, If I perish I perish; but if my Master perish, the Blood of another Prince, and all the ensuing miseries of this Nation, will lie at your doors.  
His next misfortune was at that time, the Engagement he had with a party, which endeavoured to hinder the King in this his march; with whom he met in Wigan- lane. Where, with six hundred Horse, he maintained a Fight for two hours, against three thousand Horse and Foot (Commanded by Colonel Lilburne) in a place of much disadvantage. In which encounter he received seven shot on his Breastplate, thirteen Cuts on his Beaver, over a Steel-Cap, and five or six wounds upon his Arms and Shoulders, having two Horses killed under him: nevertheless, through all these difficulties, he made his way to the King at Worcester.  
Whence, upon the loss of the day there 3 Sept. an. 1651. he fled with him into Staffordshire. Where, having seen him hopefully secured in such a place, and with such trusty persons, by whose means he most happily escaped the cruel Hands of those bloodthirsty Wretches, that then sought his Life; shifting for himself, he had the hard hap to be taken in Cheshire, by one Major Edge; but, upon condition of Quarter. Nevertheless, against the Law of Arms, was most barbarously sentenced to Death, by a certain number of faithless men; who, calling themselves a Court-Marshal, sat at Chester; viz.  
Colonel Humphrey Mackworth, Major Mitton; 

Colonel  
Robert Duckenfeild.  
Henry Bradshaw.  
Thomas Croxton.  
George Twisleton.   

Lieu. Col.  
Henry Birkinhead.  
Simon Finch.  
Alexander Newton.   

Captain  
james Stepford.  
Sam. Smith.  
john Downes.  
john Delves.  
john Griffith.  
Thomas Portington.  
Edward Alcock.  
Ralph Pownall.  
Richard Grantham.  
Edward Stelfax.  
Vincent Corbet.    
Where, having voted him guilty of the breach of the Act of 12 Aug. 1651. Entitled, An Act for prohibiting correspondency with Charles Stuart, or his Party; and Sentenced him to be put to Death at Bolton in Lancashire, upon the fifteenth of October, he there suffered most Christianly, and was buried with his Ancestors at Ormeskirk; to the no little sorrow of all loyal people unto whom he was known.  
After which his Lady continued in the Isle of Man, until it was betrayed by one, who had been her own Servant: who, having corrupted the Inhabitants, seized upon her, and her Children, and kept them Prisoners, without any other relief, than what she obtained from the Charity of her impoverished Friends; until his Majesty's most happy Restauration.  
This Noble Earl married the Lady Charlote, Daughter to Claude Duke of Tremoüille in France [by the Lady Charlote his Wife, Daughter to the Renowned Count William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, and Charlote de Bourbon, his Wife: by reason whereof the Dukes of Tremüille stand allied to the Kings of France: as also to the Houses of Bourbon- Monpensier Bourbon- Conde;, Dukes of Anjou, Kings of Naples and Sicily, Arch-duke's of Austria, Kings of Spain; Earls and Dukes of Savoy, Dukes of Millian and divers other Sovereign Princes.] By which Lady Charlote he had Issue three Sons; Charles, who succeeded him in his Honours; Edward and William (who both died unmarried.) As also three Daughters; the Lady Mary, married to William Earl of Strafford; the Lady Catherine, to Henry Marquis of Dorchester; and the Lady Emilia, to john Earl of Athol in Scotland.  
Which Charles 
Charles.  so succeeding him, married Dorothy Helen Rupa, Daughter to the Baron Rupa a Germane; by whom he had issue which survived him, four Sons; William, Robert, james, and Charles: and two Daughters, viz. Charlote, now married to Thomas, eldest Son to Thomas Earl Rivers, and Mary who died unmarried. And departing this life upon the xxi day of December An. 1672. was buried at Ormeskirk.  
Which William 
William.  (his eldest Son and successor) hath married Elizabeth, Daughter to Thomas Earl of Ossery, eldest Son to james Duke of Ormund.   

Sir William Stanley Knight.  
HAving thus done with the principal branch of this most Noble Family; I come to the collaterals: and first to Sir William Stanley Knight, younger Brother of Thomas the first Earl of Derby. This Sir William, being a stout adherer to the House of York, and a near servant 
a Pat. 1 E 4. p. 4. ●. 14.  to King Edward the fourth; in consideration 
b Pat. 1 E 4. p. 4. ●. 14.  thereof obtained from that King, in the first year of his reign, a grant 
c Pat. 1 E 4. p. 4. ●. 14.  in special tail, of the Castle and Lordship of Skypton in Craven, in Com. Ebor. with all the Towns and Hamlets belonging thereto; then in the Crown, by the attainder of the Lord Clifford. Likewise, in 2 E. 4. (being 
d Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 2.  at that time one of the King's Carvers) another grant 
e Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1 m. 2. , of all those lands in Kent, called by the name of Cobbeshole, part of the possessions of Robert Myrefen, then also in the Crown by reason of his attainder. And, in 10 E. 4. that King being taken prisoner by the Earl of Warwick, and conveyed to Middleham-Castle, in the North: nevertheless, having leave (for his recreation) to hunt; this Sir William, with a choice Band of Men, by the help of Sir Thomas Borough, took 
† Ho●●ingsh. p. 6●3 b. n. 10.  him from his Keepers, and set him at liberty.  
In 12 E. 4. he was Chamberlain of Chester: and by King Richard the third was 
f Pat. 1. R. ●. p 1. m. 2.  made one of the Knights for his Body; as also constituted 
g Pat. 1. R. ●. p 1. m. 2.  Justice of Nor●hwales, in the first year of his reign. But shortly after, he became suspected 
h 〈…〉 Ann.  for a favourer of the Earl of Richmund; there being cause enough: for, in 3 R. 3. he joined 
i Ib.  with Thomas Lord Stanley (his elder Brother) in raising ●orces, on the behalf of that Earl; and marched 
k Ib.  along with him to Bosworth Field; where he became 
l Ib.  the chief Instrument of the Victory then obtained, by so opportunely bringing on those fresh Forces to his aid, when he stood in no little danger of losing the day. For which happy service, he was first made 
m P. Virg. p. 566 n. ●0.  chief Gentleman of his Bedchamber; as also 
n P. Virg. p. 566 n. ●0.  one of his Privy Council; and afterwards one 
o Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 24.  of the Chamberlains of his Exchequer, and Knight 
* Instit. etc. 〈◊〉 the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter.  
But in 10 H. 7. whether 
p P. Virg. p. 59●.  he thought himself not sufficiently rewarded, for that grand service, done at Bosworth Field: or whether he did really believe, that the person, whom Margaret Duchess of Burgundy (Sister or King Edward the fourth) then brought to light, whom our Historians call Perkyn Warbeck, was the second Son of King Edward▪ and that he had been secretly conveyed away, and so preserved from that cruel murder, which most men thought he suffered, with the young King his Brother, in the Tower of London, is hard to say. But certain it is; that being accused for a favourer of that reputed counterfeit; notwithstanding his merit at Bosworth-Field, he suffered 
q P. Virg. p. 59●.  death for the same, on Tower-Hill, upon the 16 of February.  
The substance of what they laid to his charge 
r Ibid. , was an expression, which fell from him; viz. If he certainly knew, that the young man, called Perkin Warbeck, were the undoubted Son of King Edward the fourth, he would never bear Arms against him. Whereupon construction 
s Ibid.  being made, that he bore no hearty good will to King Henry: Likewise, that being 
t Stow's Ann.  a person powerful and wealthy, he was the more dangerous: for it was commonly said 
u Stow's Ann. , that he had of ready coin and plate, in his Castle at Holt, to the value of forty thousand Marks, or more; besides his Lands and Fees, which extended to three thousand pounds per annum.  
This Sir William Stanley, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Hopton, left issue 
x Ex Coll. Will. Ve●non gen.  William, afterwards Knight; who by jane his Wife, Daughter 
y Ex Coll. Will. Ve●non gen.  and Heir to Sir Geffrey Massy of Tatton Knight, had Issue jane 
z Ex Coll. Will. Ve●non gen.  his sole Daughter and Heir, married 
† Ex Coll. Will. Ve●non gen.  to Richard, second Son to Ranulph Brereton of Malpas Esq   

Stanley Lord Montegle.  
IN 5 H. 8. Sir Edward Stanley▪ 
Edward.  Knight, a younger Son to Thomas the first Earl of Derby, of this House, commanding 
a Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 43 & 44.  the Rear of the English-Army at Fleddon-Field; in the very heat of that memorable Battle, forced 
b Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 43 & 44.  the Scots, by the power of his Archers (finding themselves much galled by their Arrows) to descend the Hill; which occasioning 
c Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 43 & 44.  them to open their Ranks, gave 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 43 & 44.  the first hopes of that day's Victory. Whereupon the King of Scots espying 
e Ib.  the disorder, and making 
f Ib.  a fresh charge with great courage, almost 
g Ib.  overthrew the Earl of Surrey's Standard. But this Sir Edward thus coming in 
h Ib.  (joining with the Lord Thomas Howard and the Lord Dacres) soon put an end to the dispute, by a total rout 
i Ib.  of their whole Army; wherein that King lost 
k Ib.  his life. As a reward for which service, King Henry keeping his Whits●ntide at Eltham, the next ensuing year (viz. 6 H. 8.) commanded 
† ● 12. in offic. Arm. f. 47. a. ; that in consideration of those his valiant acts against the Scots, done in that Battle; where he won the Hill, and vanquished all that opposed him; in particular the Earl of Argile, and many other persons of note: As also, for that his Ancestors bore the Eagle in their Crest, he should be proclaimed Lord of Montaygle. Which being then and there accordingly done, he gave to the officers of arms five Marks besides the accustomed largess; and likewise to Garter, principal King of Arms, his Fee. Whereupon he had special Summons 
l Ex Rot pe●●● Cler. par●●●ag●.  to the Parliament, which began at Westminster upon the fifth of February the same year, by the title of Lord Montegle: and soon after that, attended 
m Stow's Ann.  the Lady Mary (the King's Sister) into France, in order to her marriage, there, with Lewes the xii. King of that Realm. He was also made Knight 
n Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter; and by his Testament, 
o Bodfeild qu. 25.  bearing date 5 Apr. 14 H. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the new Chancel, to be erected, at his costs and charges, at the East end of the Chapel of St. Margaret at Hornby; and in case he should depart this life, before the consecrating of the fame; then to be (for the present) interred within the Priory-Church there. Appointing that his Executors should provide a convenient Marble-stone, to be laid upon his Grave, with an Image of Copper and gilt, thereon; and six Escocheons of his Arms, with inscription necessary: or else to lay his Body in a standing Tomb there with an Image in gross Copper gilt, as should be most agreeable and seemly to the Chancel; as also his Helmet and Arms to be there set up: for the charge whereof he affigned C. Marks.  
He likewise willed, that his Executors should cause his Funeral to be ordered, and solemnised in like manner and form, as other Barons of England, of the order of the Garter, had usually been; avoiding pomp and vain glory of the world, with black gowns to his servants, Children and Friends; and distribution of Dole, amongst poor people; for the charge whereof he assigned C l. Also, that xxiv. white Gowns should be given to xxiv. honest men, to bear Torches, on the day of his Funeral. And his Obits yearly kept with Dirige and Mass upon the Anniversary of his death: at which Obits he willed, that the Prior of Horneby, for the time being, and there present, should have for his labour xii d. and twelve other Priests every one of them iv d. Likewise that there should be new lights yearly made and set up above his Grave or Tomb, on the day of his Obits, to the quantity of fourteen pounds in wax.  
In which Testament he maketh mention of his Chantry, Bede-House, and Free-school; but expresseth not where. When he died I find not; but the Probate thereof bears date 25 Aug. An. 1524. which was the next ensuing year.  
By Anne his Wife, Daughter 
p 〈…〉  and Coheir to Sir john Harington Knight, this Edward Lord Montegle had Issue Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas, in 19 H. 8. was one of those noble persons, who attended 
q Godw p. 81.  Cardinal Welsey into France, when he went Ambassador thither (the King being then at Amiens) to excite him, to a conjunction with King Henry, for a War in Italy, to redeem his Holiness, the Pope, than made Prisoner by the Duke of Bourbon, upon his sacking of Rome. And in 21 H. 8. had lilivery 
r 〈…〉  of his Lands. After which, in 24 H. 8. he was 
† 〈…〉  made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen.  
This Thomas married two Wives. First 
s 〈…〉  Mary Daughter to Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk; by whom he had Issue 
t 〈…〉  three Sons; Sir William Stanley Knight, who succeeded him in his Honour: And Charles and Francis, who died without Issue: As also three Daughters; Elizabeth married to ... Zouch; Margaret to ... Sutton; and Anne. His second Wife was 
u 〈…〉  Helen, Daughter of Thomas Preston of Le●ens in Com. Westmerl. Esq but by her had no 
y 〈…〉  Issue. He died in his Castle at Hornby, in Com Lanc. on Sunday 18 Aug. An. 1560. (2 Eliz.) and was buried 
z 〈…〉  in the Chancel of the Parish Church of Melling, about a mile distant.  
Which William 
William.  so succeeding him, married 
a 〈…〉  twice also; First Anne, Daughter of Sir james Leyburne Knight, by whom he had Issue 
b 〈…〉  one sole Daughter and heir called Elizabeth, married to Edward Lord Morley. And to his second Wife, Anne, Daughter 
c 〈…〉  to Sir john Spencer of Althorpe in Com. Northt. Knight▪ who surviving him married 
d 〈…〉  to Henry Lord Compton; and afterwards to Robert Lord Buckhurst.   

Herbert Earl of Pembroke.  
[1 E. 4.]  
THE first of this Family, that had the title of Earl, was William Herbert Lord of Ragland in Monmouthshire (which William 
William.  enjoyed that Lordship from 
† 〈…〉  Maud, his Grandmother, Daughter and Heir to Sir john Morley Knight, the hereditary owner thereof.) As to his Parentage it is by some 
a 〈…〉  derived from Henry the Son of Herbert, Chamberlain to King Henry the first: but by others 
b 〈…〉 , from Henry Fitz-Roy, one of the natural Sons of that King.  
This William having been a stout adherer to the House of York, in divers bloody encounters with the Lancastrians; as a reward 
c Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 19  of his fidelity and valour, obtained from King Edward the fourth, upon the 8 of May 1 E. 4. (bearing then the title of Sir William Herbert Knight) a grant 
d Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 19  of the Offices of Chief Justice and Chamberlain of South-wales. Likewise of the Stewardship of the Commots in Kaer●ardin, and Kaerdigan shires; and of the office of chief Forester in all those Counties, to hold for life. Moreover, upon the seventh of September following (bearing then the title 
e Ibid. p. 2. m. 22.  of Sir William Herbert de Herbert Knight) he had a grant 
f Ibid. p. 2. m. 22.  of the Stewardship of the Castle and Lordship of Breecknock, and of all other the Castles of Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, in South-wales.  
And, being advanced 
g Stow's Ann. Summon. ●d Parl. Claus. in dorso in. 34.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, at such time as George and Richard, the King's Brothers, were made Dukes (the one of Clarence, the other of Gloucester; which was 
h Stow's Ann. Summon. ●d Parl. Claus. in dorso in. 34.  in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 4 Nou. the same year) by other Letters-Patent 
i Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 16. , bearing date upon the third of February following (wherein 
k Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 16.  his manifold services, and eminent merits, are recounted; as the adventuring his life with that King in several Battles against King Henry the Sixth, and other his Adversaries; and in particular against Henry Duke of Exeter, jasper Earl of Pembroke, and james Earl of Wiltshire; as also his happy reducing of divers Castles, Towns, Forts, and Territories, to his absolute obedience, which had been held by those Earls, and others, in sundry parts of Wales; utterly driving them out of that Country) obtained a grant 
l Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 16.  in general Tail, of the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Pembroke, with all its members and appurtenances; Likewise of the Hundred and Lordship of Castel-martyn, the Lordship of St. Florence; the Lordship and Forest of Coydrath; the Castle, Lordship, and Town of jeneby; the Lordships and Bailiwicks of West-Pembroke, and East-Pembroke; the Bailiwicks of Dougledy, Rous, and Kemeys; the moiety of the Ferry at Burton; the Castle, Town, and Lordship of Gilgarran, with all its Members and appurtenances; the Lordships and Manors of Emlyn, Memordyve, Diffymbrian; the Forest of Kenendry●; the Castle, Lordship and Town of Lanstephan, with all its members and appurtenances; the Lordships and Manors of Penryn and Le Very; the Lordships and Manors of Osterlowe, Train, Clyntone, and St. Clare, 〈◊〉 Lordships and Manors of Magoure and Redwyke; the Castle, Manor, Town, and Lordship of Caldecote, with its members and appurtenances (all in South-Wales, and the Marches thereof:) The Castle and Manor of Goderiche, with the Lordship and Manor of Urchinfeld, with its members and appurtenances, in the Marches of Wales, and County of Hereford. Also of the Manor and Lordship of Walwenes-Castell, in South-Wales, part of the possessions of james Earl of Wiltshire attainted.  
And, having been summoned 
n Claus 2 ●. 4. ●3. in d●rso.  to that Parliament, begun at Westminster, upon the 29th of April the ensuing year; on the Festival of St. Andrew next following, he began 
o 〈◊〉 Ann.  his march with the King, in that Expedition, then made into the North, for reducing of those Castles, of which some of the Lancastrian-party had then possessed themselves.  
In 3 E. 4. he was made 
p Pat. 3 ●. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  Justice in the County of Mere●nyth, in North-Wales: and shortly after (16 junii the same year) had a grant 
q Ib. p. 2. m. 16.  of the Honour, Castle, Manor and Borough of Dunster, with the Manors of Mynhede, Carhampton, and Hundred of Carhampton: Also of the Manor of Escantok, alias Cantokeshed, and Iveton, with its members. Likewise of the Manors of Cbilton, and Blancome, in Com. Dev●n. Stonehall,; and Wodehall in Com. Suff. and of all other the Lands of Sir james Loterell Knight. Which by his attainder came to the Crown. And in 7 E. 4. was constituted 
r Pat. 7 E. 4. p. 2. m. 14.  chief Justice of North-Wales for life.  
Furthermore, upon the 27th of May, 8 E. 4. he was advanced 
s Cart. de ann. ●. 〈…〉 10 E. 4. n. 12. Orig. 8 E. 4. Rot. 14.  to the title of Earl of Pembroke: and therewithal had a grant 
t Cart. de ann. ●. 〈…〉 10 E. 4. n. 12. Orig. 8 E. 4. Rot. 14.  in general Tail, of the Castle, Town, Burrough and Manor of Haverford- West, in South-Wales: As also, in consideration 
u Pat. 8 E. ●. p. 2. m. 17.  of his good and laudable services, of 
x Pat. 8 E. ●. p. 2. m. 17.  the Office of chief Forester of Snoudon, with the Constableship of Conway- Castle, and Office of Governor of that Town. And, about the end of August, won 
y Stow's Ann.  the Castle of Harlow, by assault, it being one of the strongest Forts throughout all Wales.  
Shortly after which, he was 
† Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  made choice of for one of the Knight's Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter. Whereunto I shall add, what I find farther memorable of him, from a certain Manuscript Book, in the Custody of Edward now Lord Herbert of Chirbury, viz.  
Upon the advancing of William Herbert to be Earl of Pembroke, and his Instalment at Windsor; King Edward the Fourth commanded the said Earl, and Sir Richard his Brother, to take their surnames, after their first Progenitor Herbert Fits Roy, and to forgo the British manner, whose usage is to call every man by Father, Grandfather's, and Great-Grandfather's name. And, in regard the English Heralds were ignorant of the Welsh Descents, the King was pleased, under his great Seal, unto Yvan ap Kytherch ap Evan Llhoyd of Cardiganshire Esq, to summon before him, at the Castle of Pembroke, the eldest Heralds and Bards in South-Wales, to certify the Lineage and stock of the said Earl, and his Brother; which was accordingly done the twelfth day of August, An. 1462. by Howel ap David, ap Evan ap Rice; Evan Brecva; Evan Deuliun; and Howell Swerdwall, the chief men of skill in Pedigrees in all South-Wales. Who, being led by warrant of old D●ctors-Books; Records of Court Barons; Histories, and Wars of Princes; Books of Remembrances, found in the ancient Abbeys of Strata Florida; Books of Pedigrees of Howell Morthey of Castle Dolwyn Esq; the Roll of Morgan the Abbot; and several other Books and Warrants of Authority; as also by the Evidences of this Earl; they presented to his Majesty their Certificate, in four several languages; British, Latin, English, and French, viz.  
The said Honourable Earl is named William Herbert, a Noble Knight, Son of Sir William, Son of Thomas, Son of Guillim, Son of Jenkyn, Son of Adam, Son of Reginald, Son of Peter, Son of Herbert, the Son of Herbert, a Noble Lord, descended of the Royal blood of the Crown of England; for he was Son natural to King Henry the first, Son of William, commonly called the Conqueror.  
But in july, the next ensuing year (9 E. 4.) upon that Insurrection 
z Ibid.  in the North, on the behalf of the Lancastrians, made by Sir john Coniers Knight, Robert Hillyard (who called himself Robin of Riddesdale) and others, to the numbe● of twenty thousand; he was sent 
a Ibid.  by the King, with eighteen thousand Welshmen; Humphrey Stafford Earl of Devonshire, having also six thousand good Archers to assist: who, meeting 
b Ibid.  at Banbury in Com. Oxon. in order to an encounter with the Enemy (at that time not many miles distant) and there falling at difference 
c Ibid.  for lodging; Devonshire forsook 
d Ibid.  him in discontent; so that this Earl, adventuring Battle with those Northern Men, at a place called Danes-moor●, near Edgcote, in Northamptonshire (about three miles from Banbury) upon the 26. of july, was there utterly vanquished, and taken 
e Ibid.  prisoner; five hundred of his Men being slain upon the place. Whence being carried to Northampton (with Richard his Brother) he was there (together with Richard Widvile Lord Rivers, and john his Son) beheaded 
f Ib.  by the command of George Duke of Clarence, and Nevil Earl of Warwick; who both of them not long before, had revolted from King Edward, to the other side.  
But others, varying this relation in some circumstances; do say 
† Holingsh p. 672. ●. n. 60. etc. ; that this Earl did the more readily obey the King's command in marching against these Northern Men, thus risen on the behalf of the Earl of Warwick, to revenge himself against that Earl; in regard he had been his only hindrance, in obtaining the wardship of the Lord Bonvile's Daughter and Heir for his eldest Son: and that, being accompanied with his Brother Sir Richard Herbert (a valiant Knight) and above six or seven thousand Welshmen, well furnished; he advanced forwards to encounter with them: Also that, to assist him with Archers, Humphrey Lord Stafford of Southwike, (then named, but not created Earl of Devonshire by King Edward) was sent, in hope that he would serve valiantly in that quarrel, who had with him eight hundred Archers.  
Likewise, that when these two Lords were met on Co●swould, and heard that those Northern-Men, were on their way to Northampton; the Lord Stafford and Sir Richard Herbert, with two thousand Welshmen, well horsed, road forth, before the main Army, to see the order of the Enemy; and at length, under a wood side, espying them passing forward, suddenly fell on their Rear: but that the Northern Men, turning about, put the Welsh to a total rout, and took many of them prisoners: and thereupon retreated towards Warwick, to look for aid of the Earl; who being then newly come from Calais with his Son in Law the Duke of Clarence, was raising Men in aid of his Friends and Kindred.  
Moreover, that at that time also King Edward was busy in raising Men to the aid of this Earl of Pembroke: but that before either party received succour from their friends, or Partakers; both these Armies met by chance, in a fair plain by Edgcote; where there are three Hills, not of equal bigness, lying almost in a triangle: Of which the Welsh got that towards the West; hoping to have recovered the East-Hill also; the Northern Men encamping on the South-Hill: But the difference which happened betwixt this Earl and the Lord Stafford at Banbury, (as hath been noted) causing the Lord Stafford with his Men, to forsake him, he lost the day; and being taken suffered death at Northampton, as before is observed.  
Nevertheless (before he suffered death) with his own hand-writing, he made his Testament 
g Gody●. f. 22●. a. ; bearing date the very day following that Battle (27 Julii) out of which I have thought fit here to exhibit some part, as I find it on record; In nomine jesu. Item I to be buried in the Priory of Bergavenny, undre charge; between my Faders' Tomb and the Chancel: And the cost that should h●ve be at Tynterne, to be set upon the Chancel, as my Confessor, etc. shall say; and you my Wife, and Brother Thomas Herbert, etc. And Wife, that ye remember your promise to me, to take the ordre of Wydowhood, as ye may be the better Master of your own, to perform my will, and to help my Children, as I love and trust you, etc. And that C. Ton of ... be yeven to make the Cloister of Tynterne, etc. and xxl. to the Grayfreres, where my Body shall lygh: and that my Body be sent for home, in alle haste, secretly, by Mr. Leisone, and certain Freres with him, etc. To Dr. Leisone ten marks a year, to sing for my soul, during his life, etc. Item to two priests to be found to sing afore the Trinity at Lanteliowe for my soul, and for all there souls slain in the field, for two year, etc. Item, that my Alm●shouse have as much livelode, as shall suffice to find six power men, and one to serve them. Wife pray for me; and take the said Ordre that ye promised me, as ye had in my life my Heart and Love. God have mercy upon me, and save you, and our Children; and our Lady, and all the Saints in Hevyn help me to salvation Amen.  
With my hand the 27 day of july, William Pembroke.   

The Inquisition 
h Esc. 9 E. 4. n. 21.  taken shortly after, saith; that he died upon Thursday, next ensuing the Festival of St. james the Apostle (which Saints day falls out upon the 25 of july: So that 'tis like he was beheaded about three or four days after the Battle:) and that he was then seized of the Castle, Manor, and Lordship of Chepstow; as also of the Manors of Berton, Tudenham, Magore, Radewyke, Caldecote, Mortimers-court, Milescort; with the Castle and Manor of Ragland, in the Marches of Wales. Likewise of the Castle and Manor of Pembroke, the Hundred and Lordship of Castel-Martin, and St. Florence, the Forest of Coyderath, the Castle of Tenby; the Lordships and Bailiwicks of West- Pembroke, and East- Pembroke; the Bailiwicks and Lordships of Dougledy, Rous, and Kemeys; the Town of Kilgaran: the Forest of Kevendryn; the Castle of Lanstephan; and Lordship of Penryn; the Manors of Osterlowe, Train, and Clinton: Also of the Lordship and Burrow of Haverford West; the Castle and Lordship of Kylpeck; the Castle and Manor of Swanesey; the Lordship and Territory of Gower; the Lordship and Territory of Kylvey; the Castles and Manors of Oystermouth and Llonghom; the Manors of Landymore, Ressely, Kythull, Trewydna, Limon, Pennard, and West- Gower: the Castle, Town, Lordship and Manor of Crugehoel, and Stradu Issa, Tretour; the Manors of Domrum and Egloysyeyll; the Castle and Lordship of Dyngastowe; the Castle and Lordship of Roche and pill; and also of the Castles and Manors of Munemouth and Dynas: leaving William his Son and Heir nine years of age upon the fifth of March the same year.  
By Anne his Wife 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Sister to Sir Walter D'Evereux Knight, he had likewise Issue 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. ●. , two other Sons; Sir Walter, and Sir George Herbert of St. julian's, both Knights; and six Daughters as some 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  say; cecily Married to the Lord Greystoke; Maud to Henry Earl of Northumberland; Katherine to George Earl of Kent; Anne to the Lord Powys; Isabel to Sir Thomas Cokesey Knight; and Margaret, first to Thomas Talbot Viscount L'isle; and afterwards to Sir Henry Bodrigham Knight.  
By another Testament 
m Ex autogr. penès Tho. Herbert de Ti●tern Bar.  of his, bearing date 16 julii the same year, he appointed, that Maud his Daughter should be wedded to the Lord Henry of Richmund; Anne to the said Lord Powys; and jane to Edmund Malysaunt: and bequeathed to Cecilie, Katherine, and Mary, his Daughters, two thousand and five hundred marks.  
Which Sir Walter Herbert, being 
* Pol. Virg. p. 559. n. ●0. & 561. n. 10.  a person of no small Interest in South-Wales; upon the landing of Henry Earl of Richmund at Milford-Haven, in 2 R. 3. raised 
† Pol. Virg. p. 559. n. ●0. & 561. n. 10.  all the power he could to oppose him: by reason whereof losing 
* ●el It●n. Vol. 6. p. 30.  his favour, when he obtained the Crown, he made his N●ece (who Married 
† ●el. It●n. Vol. 6. p. 30.  to Sir Charles Somerset Knight) Heir 
* ●el. It●n. Vol. 6. p. 30.  to his La●ds.  
But, besides these, he had also Issue 
n Catal. of Nob. ut supra. , by Maud Daughter and Heir to Adam ap Howel-Graunt, (his Paramour) Richard Herbert of Ewy●s, Father to William, who was made Earl of Pembroke by King Edward the Sixth; and to Sir George Herbert of Swansey Knight.  
To him succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir; who, in 14 E. 4. was retained 
o ●x autogr. penè● Cler. Pe●l.  to serve the King in his Wars of France and Normandy, for one whole year, with forty men at Arms and CC. Archers.  
But King Edward, having a mind to dignify 
p Cart. ab anno 15. 〈…〉 25 ●. 4. n. 10 & 11.  his Son Prince Edward, with the Title of this Earldom, procured a Resignation 
q Cart. ab anno 15. 〈…〉 25 ●. 4. n. 10 & 11.  of the same, from this William; and, in lieu thereof created him Earl of Huntingdon; as by his Charter 
r Cart. ab anno 15. 〈…〉 25 ●. 4. n. 10 & 11.  bearing date at York, 4 julii in the nineteenth year of his Reign appeareth.  
Which William 15 Nou. 1 R. 3. was constituted 
s Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  Justice of South-Wales: and, upon the last of February next following, entered into Covenants 
t Ex autogr. penès pr●t. T. Herbert.  with that King, to take Dame Catherine Plantagenet, his Daughter, to Wife, before the Feast of St. Michael then next following; as also to make her a Jointure in Lands of CC l. per annum value; the King undertaking to settle Lands and Lordships of a thousand marks per annum, upon them, and the Heirs Male of their two Bodies: Whereof six hundred marks per annum in possession; and, after the decease of Thomas Lord Stanley CCCC. marks per annum more. Likewise, that in the mean time, they should receive four hundred marks per annum out of the Lordships of Newport, Breckneck, and Hay, in Wales: promising farther to be at the whole charge of the Wedding.  
Whether this Marriage took effect or not, I cannot say: for sure it is, that she died 
u ●x coll. R. Gl. S.  in her tender years.  
In 3 H. 7. he obtained from that King, a Confirmation 
x Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 2. m. 1.  of his Creation to the Title of Earl of Huntingdon. But farther of him I have not seen, than that he Married 
y Catal. of 〈◊〉 ut supra.  Mary the fifth Sister and Coheir to Richard Widvile Earl Rivers: and that by her he had Issue 
z Catal. of 〈◊〉 ut supra.  one sole Daughter, his Heir, called Elizabeth, Married 
a Catal. of 〈◊〉 ut supra.  to Charles Somerset Earl of Worcester.  
¶ And now, though the Legitimate Male-line thus ceased: to keep on the Title of Earl, which the first William so had by the grant of King Edward the Fourth; I shall descend to William, the Grandson of that William, viz. Son to Richard Herbert of 〈◊〉 (his natural Son beforementioned, buried under a noble Tomb at Bergavenny) by Margaret his Wife 
* Ex cod. MS. penès Edw. D. Herbert de Ch●●bury. , Daughter and Heir to Sir Matthew Cradok of Swansey, in Com. Glamorgan Knight.  
In 35 H. 8. this William 
William.  was made Captain 
b Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 5.  of the Castle of Aburstwith, in South-Wales: And in 36 H. 8. (being then a Knight) was 
c Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 13.  one of the Gentlemen of the King's Privy-Chamber. Also, in 38 H. 8. (the King being then on his Deathbed) constituted 
d Godw. p. 205.  one of his Executors; and appointed to be of Council to the Prince, his Son and Successor. In 2 E. 6. upon that Insurrection 
e Hayw. p. 54.  of the Commons in Wilts. and Somerset shires, for pulling down Enclosures; with a well armed Company, he suppressed 
f Hayw. p. 54.  them. And in 3 E. 6. upon the Death 
g Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 5.  of Sir Anthony Brown Knight, he was made 
h Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 5.  Master of the Horse. The same year also he marched 
i Inscrip. Tumuli.  with the Lords Russell, and Grey, to suppress another Insurrection in the West. He was likewise twice 
k Inscrip. Tumuli.  General of the Forces which were sent into that part of Picardy, called Uermandoys; and twice Governor 
l Inscrip. Tumuli.  of Calais.  
In 5 E. 6. being then Knight 
m Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4. m. 19  of the most noble Order of the Garter, and Lord Precedent 
n Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4. m. 19  of the Council in the Marches of Wales; he was, by Letters Patent, bearing date 10 Oct. advanced 
o Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4. m. 19  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Herbert of Caerdiff; and on the Morrow, Created 
p Ibid.  Earl of Pembroke.  
Upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth, and Proclaiming the Lady jane Grey Daughter to the Duke of Suffolk) to be Queen; he was 
q Godw. p. 269. & 271.  one of the Chief, who first appeared for Queen Mary. And in 2 Mariae, upon that great Insurrection 
r Ib. p. 286. 293, 294. & 299.  of the Kentish-men, and others; which was headed 
s Ib. p. 286. 293, 294. & 299.  by Sir Thomas Wyatt, in opposition to that Queen's Marriage with King Philip of Spain, he was made 
t Ib. p. 286. 293, 294. & 299.  General of the Forces then raised for their suppression. Whereupon Wyatt being taken, suffered death 
u Ib. p. 286. 293, 294. & 299. .  
In 4 & 5 Ph. & M. he brought 
x Ib. p. 328.  a thousand Horse, four thousand Foot, and two thousand pioneers to the English Army, at the Siege of St. Quintin's, in Picardy, being 
† Holingsh. p. 113. b. n. ●0.  Captain-General in that Service. And, upon the Death of Queen Mary, was made choice 
y Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  of, for one of the Privy-Council to Queen Elizabeth: as also 
z Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  great Master of her Household.  
But here I shall take notice of a very great mischief, which had like to have befallen him, about this time. Towards 
a Godw. p. 253, 254, & 255.  the later end of King Edward the Sixths' Reign, that ambitious and then most powerful man, john Dudley Duke of Northumberland; being not any way able of himself to pretend so much as a shadow of Right to the Crown; yet aimed at confirming the succession thereof in his own Family; doubting not to remove those two obstacles, the Lady Mary, and Lady Elizabeth (Daughters to King Henry) by questioning their Births. And next, for the Queen of Scots (descended from Margaret the eldest Daughter of King Henry the Seventh) he was little solicitous, by reason of the continual enmity betwixt the English and that Nation; so that a little show of Reason, he thought, might put her by; specially considering her contract to the French, whose insolent Government he was confident would never be brooked by the English. And, as to Frances the Daughter to Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk (by Mary, Dowager of France, the other Daughter of King Henry the Seventh) then Married to Henry Grey Marquis of Dorset, afterwards Duke of Suffolk; he projected the removal of that rub, by matching the Lord Guildford Dudley (his fourth Son) to the Lady jane Grey, Suffolk's Daughter: And, because a Right of Inheritance might be pretended, whereby the Duchess of Suffolk herself, in reason ought to be preferred before her Daughter; he imparted his design to Suffolk, and undertook to persuade the King, not only to disherit his Sisters, by Will and Testament; but thereby to declare the Lady jane, his next and immediate Successor. Suffolk therefore biting at this bait; and the next Plot being to draw in the chiefest of the Nobility by contracting Affinity with them, and so to procure the general assent of them all; upon the very same day, that the Lady jane was thus Married to the Lord Guildford Dudley, Northumberland caused the two youngest Daughters of the Duke of Suffolk, to be thus Married; Katherine to the Lord Henry, eldest Son to this William Earl of Pembroke: and Mary (who was crook-backed) to Martin Keys the King's Groom-Porter: And at the same time also Married the Lady Catherine, his own eldest Daughter, to Henry Lord Hastings, eldest Son to the Earl of Huntingdon.  
But this contrivance had but a sad Issue unto that excellent Lady jane and her Husband; as also to that ambitious Duke himself, who had been the original framer thereof: Nor proved it better to the Duke of Suffolk, who was thus drawn in; as is very well known to those who are any whit acquainted with the History of that time.  
It seems, that at the solemnity of this Marriage betwixt the Lord Henry, (this Earls Son) and the Lady Catherine Grey, they were both of them very young; and that the consummation thereof was not till some time after Queen Elizabeth began her Reign: For amongst those Fragmenta regalia, published by Sir Robert Naunton Knight, pag. 12, & 13. I find this passage— By a Letter written, upon his Son's Marriage with the Lady Katherine Grey, he had like utterly to have lost himself: But at the instant of the consummation; as apprehending the unsafety, and danger of intermarriage with the Bloud-Royal, he fell at the Queen's feet; where, he both acknowledged his presumption, and projected the Cause and the Divorce together. So quick he was at his work, that in the time of Repudiation of the said Lady Grey, he clapped up a Marriage for his Son (the Lord Herbert) with Mary Sidney, Daughter to Sir Henry Sidney Lord Deputy of Ireland; the blow falling on Edward Earl of Hertford; who, to his cost, took up the divorced Lady, of whom the Lord Beauchamp was born, and William now Earl of Hertford is descended.  
This William Earl of Pembroke, is said 
b Annal. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1572.  to have been the first mover of that Marriage of the Duke of Norfolk, to the Queen of Scots; though without any evil purpose; which exposed him also to no little danger.  
It is observed by the same Sir Robert Naunton, in his Fragmenta regalia, pag. 19 that this Earl and the old Marquis of Winchester (William Pa●let) were ever of the King's Religion, and overzealous Professors: and, that, being younger Brothers (yet of noble Houses) they spent what was left them, and came on Trust to the Court: where, upon the bare stock of their wits, they began to traffic for themselves, and prospered so well, that they got, spent, and left more than any Subject; from the Norman-Conquest to their own times. Whereunto hath been prett●y replied, that they lived in time of dissolution.  
As for himself, he Married 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  two Wives; First Anne, Daughter to Thomas Lord Parr of Kendal (Sister to Katherine Parr, sixth Wife to King Henry the Eight, as also Sister and Coheir to William Marquis of Northampton) by whom he had Issue 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  two Sons; Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours, and Sir Edward Herbert of Poole-Castle (for so it was anciently called; but afterwards Red-Castle, and Powys-Castle) in Com. Montgom. Knight. Likewise one Daughter called Anne, who became the Wife 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  of Francis Lord Talbot, Son and Heir to George the sixth Earl of Shrewsbury. His second Wife 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  was Anne, Daughter to George the Fourth Earl of Shrewsbury, Widow 
g FF in 〈◊〉 Arm. ●. 179. a.  of Peter Compton, Son and Heir to Sir William Compton Knight: by whom he had no Issue. And, departing 
h Esc. 12 E. 〈◊〉. Annal. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1570.  this life at Hampton-Court 17 Martii an. 1569. (12 Eliz.) it being his Clymacterical Year, was buried 
i Esc. 12 E. 〈◊〉. Annal. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1570.  on the North-side of the Choir in St. Paul's Cathedral, at London; where a goodly Monument was afterwards erected to his memory, with this Epitaph;  
Guil. Herberto Pembrochiae Comiti, Equiti aurato; praenobilis Ordinis Anglici, Henrico octavo à Cubiculis: Edwardo sexto Regi, Equitum Magistro; Walliae Praefidi: Tumultu Occidentali, cum Russello & Grayo Baronibus, paribus auspiciis, summo Rerum praeposito. Mariae Reginae, contra perduelles; ac Expeditione ad Augustam Veromanduorum, bis totius Exercitus Duci. Bis summo, in agro Caletum limitum, praefecto. Elizabethae Reginae Officiorum, seu magno Regiae Magistro. Pariter, & dominae Annae, ex vetusto Parrorum gente oriundae, sorori Katherinae Reginae (Henrico octavo Regi, sextò Matrimonio conjunctae) ac Marchionis Northamptoniae, prudentissimae feminae pietatis, Religionis, pr●bitatis, omnisque avitae virtutis retinentissimae, fidissimaeque Comitis Conjugi.  
Secundâ conjuge superstite, Georgio Salopiae Comite genitâ; insigni praeter antiquum Nobilitatis decus, virtute feminâ. 

Liberis relictis ex primâ,  
Henrico Pembrochiae Comite;  
Edvardo Equite aurato;  
Dominâ Annâ, Baroni Talbot nuptâ.   

Obiit  
Aetatis  
Salutis 

An  
63.  
1569.     Henr. F. ac Comes PP. Chariss. sibi ac suis P.  
To whom succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir: Of whose Marriage with Catherine, Daughter to Henry Grey Duke of Suffolk, and their Divorce, no more needs to be spoke.  
This Earl Henry, in an. 1572. (15 Eliz.) was 
k Annal. Eliz.  one of the Peers, upon Trial of the Duke of Norfolk. So likewise 
l Annal. Eliz.  in 29 Eliz. upon that of the Queen of Scots. He was also Knight 
m Catal. of Nob. by R B.  of the most noble Order of the Garter, and Precedent 
n Catal. of Nob. by R B.  of the Council in the Marches of Wales.  
He Married two other Wives: First 
o Ibid.  Catherine, Daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury; by whom he had no Issue: And secondly Mary, Daughter to Sir Henry Sidney, Knight of the Garter; by whom he had Issue 
p Ibid.  two Sons; William, who succeeded him in his Honours; and Philip; and a Daughter called Anne, who died 
q Ibid.  before she attained to marriageable years. And departing 
r FF. in offic. arm. F. 667. a. & 764.  this life at Wilton, 19 jan▪ An. 1601. (43 Eliz.) was buried 
s FF. in offic. arm. F. 667 a. & 764.  in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury.  
Which William 
William.  was made Knight 
t Annal R. Jac. per Camd.  of the most noble order of the Garter, in the first year of King james: and in 7 jac. Governor 
u Pat. 7 Jac. p. 38.  of Portsmouth. In 15 jac. Chancellor 
x Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  of the University of Oxford; as also Lord Chamberlain 
y I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 5. b.  of the household to that King. And, in 1 Car. 1. was joined in Commission 
z Pat. 1 Car. 1. p. 5. in dorso.  with Thomas Earl of Arundel, to make such persons Knights of the Bath, as the King should then call up to that dignity, at his Coronation. Soon after which his Patent for the Governourship of Portsmouth, was renewed 
a Ib. p. 14.   
In 5 Car. 1. he was made Warden 
b Pat. 5 Car. 1. p 3.  and Chief Justice of all the Forests South of Trent: as also Warden of the Stannaries. And, having married 
c I. R. ut supra ●. 〈◊〉 ●.  Mary, the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury; had Issue 
d I. R. ut supra ●. 〈◊〉 ●.  by her one Son, called Henry, who died in his Infancy. And departed 
e I. R. ut supra ●. 〈◊〉 ●.  this life at his House called Baynards-Castle, in the City of London, 10 Apr. An. 1630. being then fifty years of age.  
To whom succeeded Philip 
Philip.  his Brother and Heir. Which Philip, upon the 4th of january 2 jac. Wedded 
f Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  Sus●n, Daughter to Edward Earl of Oxford. And by Letters Patent, bearing date 4 junii 3. jac. was advanced 
g Pat. 3. Jac. p. 12.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Herbert of Shurland, in the Isle of Shepey, in Kent; as also Earl of Montgomerie.  
Moreover, in May An. 1608. (6 jac.) he was installed 
h Ann. R. Jac. ut supra.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. He was also Lord Chamberlain of the household to King Charles the first, and Chancellor of the University of Oxford, for a while.  
By Susan, his first Wife, he had Issue five Sons; james and Henry, who died young; Charles, who married the Lady Mary, Daughter to George D●ke of Buckingham, but died in his life time, beyond-sea, before cohabitation. Philip, who succeeded him in his Honours; William, who died unmarried; another james, who took to Wife jane Daughter of Sir Robert Spiller of Lalebam in Com. Midd. Knight, and john who died without issue. Also three Daughters; Anna-Sophia married to Robert Earl of Caernarvon; Catherine, who died young; and Mary, who died unmarried.  
To his Second Wife he married Anne, sole Daughter and Heir to George Earl of Cumberland, Widow of Richard Earl of Dorset; but by her he had no Issue. And departing this life upon the twenty third of january An. 1649. was buried in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury.  
To whom succeeded Philip 
Philip.  his fourth Son (the rest dying young) Which Philip first married 〈◊〉, the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Naunton Knight, Master of the Courts of Wards and Liveries, Widow of Paul Viscount B●●nning; by whom he had Issue one only Son called William. And to his second Wife Catherine Daughter to Sir William Villers, late of B●ekesby, in Com. Leic. Baronet; by whom he had Issue two Sons; Philip and Thomas; and five Daughters; Susan married to john Lord Pa●let of Hinton-St. George in Com. Somerset; Mary to Sir john Sydenham of Brimpton in Com. Somers. Baronet; Catherine, Rebecca, and Anne. And died in An. 1670.  
Whereupon William 
William.  his Son and Heir, succeeded him in his Honours: but departed this life 8 julii An. 1674. (26 Car. 2.) unmarried.  
To whom succeeded Philip 
Philip.  the eldest of his Father's Sons, by the second Wife; which Philip hath married ... Quervualle, a French Woman, Sister to the Duchess of Portsmouth.   

Herbert Earl of Powys.  
[5 Car. 1.]  
I Come next to Sir Edward Herbert of Red-Castle (anciently called Poole-Castle, but now Powys-Castle) in Com. Montgom. Knight, second 
a Inscrip. Tumuli apud Welshpoole.  Son to that William Earl of Pembroke, who died in An. 1569. (11 Eliz.) as hath been observed.  
This Sir Edward Herbert married 
b Inscrip. Tumuli apud Welshpoole.  Mary the sole Daughter and Heir to Thomas Stanley of Standen in Com. Hertf. Esq Master of the Mint in An. 1570. Son of Thomas Stanley of Dalgarth in Com. Cumbr. Esq by whom he had Issue 
c Inscrip. Tumuli apud Welshpoole.  four Sons; William his Son and Heir; George, who died unmarried; Sir john Herbert Knight, who died withove Issue; and Edward, who died a Bachelor. As also two Daughters; Anne married to William, Son and Heir to Sir William Stanley of Houton, in Com. Cestr. Knight; and Katherine to Sir William Massy of Puddington, in the same County Knight; and died 
d Ib.  23 Martii An. 1594.  
Which William 
William.  (his eldest Son) was made 
e MS. in 〈◊〉 Arm.  Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King james; and afterwards, scil. in 5 Car. 1. by Letters 
f Pat. 5 Car. 1. p. 14.  Patents bearing date upon the second of April, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Powys of Powys in the Marches of Wales.  
He took to Wife 
g Inscrip. Tumuli.  Eleanore, Daughter to Henry Percy, the eighth Earl of Northumberland of that most noble Family; and departing this life upon the seventh day of March, An. 1655. was buried at Hendon in Com. Midd. With this Epitaph on his Monument.  
Here lies buried Sir William Herbert Knight, of the Honourable order of the Bath, Lord Powis of Powis in the principality of Wales (Grandchild to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord high Steward to Queen Elizabeth) who married the Lady Eleanore Percy, Youngest Daughter to Henry Earl of Northumberland. By whom he left Issue behind him, Percy Lord Powys, and two Daughters; Katherine and Lucy, with their Children. He died the 7 day of March An. 1655. being aged Lxxxiii.  
Which Daughters (viz. Katherine and Lucy) were thus married. Katherine first to Sir Robert Vaughan of Lloydierd in Com. Montgom. Knight; afterwards to Sir james Palmer of Dorney- Court in Com. Buck. Knight, Chancellor of the Garter (Father to Roger, now Earl of C●stlemaine, in Ireland;) and Lucy to William Abington of Hinlip in Com. Wigorn. Esq  
Of Percy 
Percy.  his Son and Heir (who succeeded him in his Honour) it appears; that, in his Father's life time; scil. 16 Nou. 20 jac. he was Created Baronet: and Married Elizabeth Daughter of Six William Craven Knight, Alderman of London (Sister to William now Earl of Craven) and departing this life 19 januarii, An. 1666. was buried at Welsh- Pool; leaving Issue William his only Son; and Mary a Daughter Married to George Lord Talbot, eldest Son to john late Earl of Shrewsbury.  
Which William 
William.  in consideration of his eminent Loyalty to the King, and other his special merits; was, by Letters Patents bearing date upon the fourth of April, 26 Car. 2. advanced to the dignity of Earl of Powys: and having taken to Wife the Lady Elizabeth, Daughter to Edward late Marquis of Worcester, hath Issue by her one Son, called William; and five Daughters; Marry Married to Richard, Son and Heir to Carrill Viscount Molineux; Frances, Anne, Lucy, and Wini●ride.   

Lord Herbert of Chirbury.  
[5 Car. 1.]  
HAving in my discourse of the Earls of Pembroke of this Family, taken notice of their Descent from Henry Fitz Herbert Chamberlain to King Henry the First, I now come to Edward Herbert of Montgomerie-Castle, great Grandson to Sir Richard Herbert Knight, second Son to Sir Richard Herbert of Colbroke, in Com. Monmouth Knight, and younger Brother to William, the first Earl of Pembroke (and with him beheaded at Northampton, in 9 E. 4.) that is to say, 
a 〈…〉  Son and Heir to Richard Herbert of Montgomerie Esq, and Magdalen his wife, Daughter to Sir Richard Newport of High Ercall in Com. Salop. Knight, Son of Edward Herbert Esq, Son of Sir Richard Herbert Knight, one 
* Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 14.  of the Gentlemen-Ushers of the Privy-Chamber to King Henry the Eight, and Constable of the Castle of Bergavenny; second Son to Sir Richard Herbert of Colbroke before-specified.  
This Edward 
Edward.  having First been 
b 〈…〉  a Fellow-Commoner in University-Colledge Oxon. and afterwards betaking himself to Travel; as also to certain military Exercises, in Foreign parts, for divers years, whereby he became much accomplished; was made Knight of the Bath 
c 〈…〉  at the Coronation of King james, and afterwards received to be of Council 
d 〈…〉  to that King, for his military affairs; and Ambassador 
e 〈…〉  to Lewes the XIII. King of France, to mediate for the relief of the Protestants in that Realm, then besieged in several places: in which service he continued 
f 〈…〉  more than five years; managing that Trust with such fidelity and prudence, as that he was thereupon advanced 
g 〈…〉  to the Dignity of a Baron of the Realm of Ireland (where he had a fair Estate) by the name of Lord Herbert of Castle Island; (alias Castle of the Island of Kerry, in those parts) by Letters Patents, bearing date 31 Dec. 22 jac.  
And after this, having, likewise, approved himself a most faithful Servant to King Charles the First, aswell 
h Pat. 5 Car. 1. p. 14.  in Council, as in Arms, was by him Created 
i Pat. 5 Car. 1. p. 14.  a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Herbert of Chirbury, in Com. Salop. upon the seventh of May, in the fifth year of his Reign.  
This noble Lord was Author of that learned Philosophical Tract (in Latin) de Veritate, Printed in an. 1638. and since (as I have heard) translated into sundry Languages. Also of these other;  
De Causis Errorum, & de Religione Laici. Edit. Lond. 1645.  
De Expeditione in Ream Insulam, Edit. Lond. 1658.  
The Life and Reign of King Henry the Eight. Edit. Lond. 1649.  
And De Religione Gentilitium, etc. Edit. Amstelodami, an. 1663.  
He Married 
k Ex p●●f. cod. MS.  Mary the Daughter and Heir to Sir William Herbert of St. Iul●ans, in Com. Monmouth Knight (descended from Sir George Herbert Knight, third Son to William the first Earl of Pembroke, of this Family:) and departing 
l Ex p●●f. cod. MS.  this Life at London, upon the fifth of August, an. 1648. was buried 
m Ex p●●f. cod. MS.  in the Church of St. Giles in the Fields, in the suburbs of that City, leaving Issue 
n Ex p●●f. cod. MS.  two Sons, Richard, who succeeded him in his Honours, and Edward; as also one Daughter called Beatrix, who died unmarried.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  during his Father's Life time, being a person of great Courage and Valour, served his late Majesty King Charles the First, as Captain of a Troop of Horse, in that first Engagement against his rebellious Scottish Subjects: and afterwards in England against the late Usurpers; raising at his own charge a full Regiment of Foot, and a Troop of Horse: the numbers whereof (by reason of Death and other disasters) were at sundry times so diminished, as that his frequent Recruits at length amounted to no less than to two thousand eight hundred men, as I have been credibly informed, which Regiments he upheld and continued, until his Majesty's Authority and Interest, through the prevalency of his Adversaries, was totally forced out of South-Wales: never forsaking him, though he had at last no more than thirty men left; and of those, divers hurt and maimed.  
Amongst his particular services, in that sad and calamitous time, he was one of those, who conducted the Queen, upon her Arrival (from Holland) at Burlington, in Yorkshire, to the King, then at Oxford. And did, for the most part, personally attend his Majesty, who had an especial love for him; and employed him in divers weighty affairs; well knowing him to be a person able to serve him; aswel with his Pen, as Sword.  
By Mary his Wife, Daughter to john Earl of Bridgwater, he had Issue four Sons; Edward, who succeeded him; john, who died young, Henry lately Captain of a Troop of Horse, in the service of the French King, under Sir Henry jones Knight, and now Captain of the like Troop, in the Regiment of his Royal Highness the Duke of York: and Thomas, who died unmarried. As also four Daughters; Frances Married to William Brown Esq Florence to Richard Herbert, now of O●ley-Park in Com. Salop Esq Arabell●, and Alice. And, departing this life 13 Maii, an. 1655. was buried in the Chancel of the Parish Church of Montgomerie, in North-Wales.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  (now Lord Herbert of Chirbury, and Castle Island) being no less ready to serve his Sovereign; than his noble Father and Grandfather ever really did; in an. 1659. took the first, and then most probable opportunity (together with his valiant Brother Henry) to manifest his true Loyalty unto his now Majesty King Charles the Second. And accompanied by no small number of his Kindred and Friends, resolved at that time to have risen in Shropshire: but being there betrayed, readily joined with Sir George Booth (now Lord De la mer) in that appearance of the Cheshire men, and others, in order to the restoration of his Majesty. Which attempt, however well intended, became altogether insuccessful. But thereof, and upon what grounds it failed, 'tis more proper for our public Historians, than myself (if I could) to give an account.  
He Married two Wives; First Anne the Daughter of Sir Thomas Middleton of Chirk-Castle in Com. Denbigh Knight: and secondly Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of George late Lord Chandos; but by neither of them hath any Issue.   

Ogle.  
[1 E. 4.]  
OF this Family, which hath been of great Antiquity in Northumberland, taking its Surname from the Lordship of Oggil, their principal Seat there, was john de Oggil, 
john.  whose Lands were extended 
a Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 3.  in 49 H. 3. for his adherence to the rebellious Barons of that Age. But the next, of whom I have seen any thing memorable, is Robert de Oggle 
Robert.  in 15 E. 3. upon a very honourable account; he then obtaining Licence 
b Cert. 15 E. 3. n 16.  to make a Castle of his Manor-house at Oggle; and to have Free-Warren in all Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Oggle, Aldensheles, Rouley, Shilington, Heselrig, Folberye, Thraste●ton, and Hurchemouthe, in Com. Nor. thumb. In 19 E. 3. upon that great Incursion 
c T. W●l●. p. 1●6.  by the Scots, under the Command of William Douglas (at which time they burned 
d T. W●l●. p. 1●6.  Carlisle, Penrith, and divers other places) he accompanied 
e T. W●l●. p. 1●6.  john de Kirkeby, than Biship of Carlisle, in a charge which he made upon a strong party of those bold invaders; and encountering with Alexander Str●g●n, their chief Commander (spurring on his Horse) ran 
f T. W●l●. p. 1●6.  him into the side with his Lance; but was ●o●e wounded 
g Ibid.  himself also; the Biship being likewise unhorsed 
h Ibid. ; but valiantly recovering 
i Ibid.  his Saddle, escaped the danger.  
This Robert had Issue 
k 〈…〉  Robert, who Married 
l 〈…〉  Helen the Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Bertram Knight, Baron of Botball; and by her had Issue Robert, who died 
m Pat. 〈◊〉. E. 3. p a. m. 19  in his Father's life time. Whereupon Robert his Son, upon the Death of Robert 
Robert.  his Grandfather, in 36 E. 3. being found 
n Pat. 〈◊〉 E. 3. p a. m. 19  to be his Heir, became Ward 
o Pat. 〈◊〉 E. 3. p a. m. 19  to john Philipot.  
This last mentioned Robert, being a Knight in 12 R. 2. had Liverry 
p 〈…〉 1. R. 2 n. 25.  of that parparty of those Lands, as were of the Inheritance of joan his Wife, one of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Alexander de Heton Knight. And, having been taken Prisoner 
q Pat. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 33.  by the Scots, in 2 H. 4. obtained a grant 
r Pat. 2 H. 4. p. 1. m. 33.  from the King of C. marks, towards the payment of his Ransom, out of the Customs of Wools, in the Port of Newcastle upon Tine.  
After which, in 6 H. 4. he served 
s Rot. Scoc. 6 H. 4. m. 6.  in the Garrison of Barwick upon tweed, under john, the King's Son (afterwards Duke of Bedford) at that time Governor there. And, in 7 H. 4. upon the Death 
t Rot. Scoc. 7 H. 4. m. 13.  of David de Holgrave (the last Husband to Helen his Mother) doing his Homage, had Livery 
u Rot. Scoc. 7 H. 4. m 13.  of the Castle and Manor of Bothall; which, being of her Inheritance, were held of the King, by Knight's Service in Barony; paying yearly for the Guard of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tine, for Cornage, Cxv s. iv d.  
Being thus possessed of that Castle and Manor, within two days after that Livery, he enfeofft 
x Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 1. m. 2.  William de Themilby Clerk, and others, therein; as also of the Manor of Heppale, and Town of Lour-bottil, to the use of himself, during his natural life; and after his decease, the Manor and Town of Heppale, to remain to his Son, Sir Robert Ogle the younger Knight, and to the Heirs Male of his Body; and for want of such Issue to his younger Son john, surnamed Bertram (from his Mother) and to the Heirs Male of his Body; and for lack foe such Issue, to the Heirs Male of his own Body: upon condition, that every such Heir Male should bear the name of Ogle, with the Arms of Ogle and Bothall quartered. And, that after the Death of him the said Robert Ogle the Elder, the said Castle and Manor of Bothall should remain to the said john Bertram and to the Heirs Male of his Body for ever: and for want of such Issue, to the said Sir Robert Ogle the younger, and the Heirs Male of his Body: and for lack of such Issue, to him the said Sir Robert Ogle the Elder, and the Heirs Male of his Body; and for lack of such Issue, to his own right Heirs.  
In 8 H. 4. upon the Death of Helen, his Mother, he had Livery 
y Rot. Fin. 8 H. 4. m. 11.  of the Lands of her Inheritance, his Homage being respited. And departing 
z Ex coll. R. Dodsw.  this life upon All-hallow Eve, an. 1409. 11 H. 4. was buried 
a Ex coll. R. Dodsw.  in the Abby-Church of Hexham; being then seized 
b Lib. cedul. 11 H. 4. p. 115. Northumb.  of the moiety of the Manor of Heppall, which he held 
c Lib. cedul. 11 H. 4. p. 115. Northumb.  of the King in Capite, by the service of the moiety of a Barony. He also held jointly with joan his Wife, the other moiety, by the like service, leaving Robert 
d Lib. cedul. 11 H. 4. p. 115. Northumb.  his Son and Heir, and joan his Wife surviving; who thereupon had for her Dowry an assignation 
e Claus. 11 H. 4. m. 12.  of the moiety of the Manor of Heppall, and Town of Lourbottill; as also one Burgages in Newcastle upon Tine, near the White-cross; with certain Lands in North- Middylton, belonging to john de Farmelawe. Which Robert, 
Robert.  his Son, had thereupon Livery 
f Rot. Fin. 11 H. 4. m. 7.  of the Lands of his Inheritance, his Homage being respited.  
By colour whereof, he forcibly (with CC. men) possessed 
g Rot. Parl. 11 H. 4. n. 36.  himself of the Castle and Manor of Bothall; which by the Feoffment before mentioned, were settled upon john his Brother, who bore the surname of Bertram. Whereupon complaint 
h Rot. Parl. 11 H. 4. n. 36.  being made in Parliament, it was ordered 
i Rot. Parl. 11 H. 4. n. 36. , that a W●it should be sent to the Sheriff of Northumberland, to require all those, who then held that Castle, to depart thence; and to command the said Robert to appear at Westminster, by a certain day, to make answer to the King, for this his misdemeanour.  
In 12 H. 4. he was, again 
k Rot. Scoc. 12 H. 4. m. 9 , with john the King's Son (than Constable of England) in the Garrison of Barwick. And in 1. H. 5. associated 
l Rot. Scoc. 1 H. 5. m. 4.  with Sir Robert de Vm●ravill Knight, to treat with the Commissioners of Robert Duke of Albani Governor of Scotland; and to conclude of such differences, as then were betwixt King Henry, and those of that Nation. So likewise 
m Rot. Scoc. 2 H. 5. m. 15.  in 2 H. 5. with Richard Lord Grey, and others, to treat of a general, or particular Truce, as well by Sea, as by Land, betwixt both Realms.  
Upon the death 
n Lib. Cedul. 4 H 5. p. 183.  of joan his Mother, in 4 H. 5. he had Livery 
o Rot. Fin. 4 H. 5. m. 13.  of the Lands which she held in dower. In 5 H. 5. constituted Sheriff of Northumberland. In 2 H. 6. associated 
p Rot. Scoc. 2 H. 6. m. 5.  with Henry Earl of Northumberland, and divers other great Men, in those parts, to conduct james King of Scotland from Durham into his own Realm, with all due honour; he being▪ (upon pledges then given) enlarged 
q Stow's Ann.  of his imprisonment, wherein he bade been restrained from 8 H. 4. And in 3 H. 6. was made Governor 
r Rot. Scoc. 3 H. 6. m. 12.  of the Town of Roxborough, for the term of three years.  
In 8 H. 6. he obtained a Charter 
s Cart. 8 H. 6. n. 51.  for Free-Warren in all his demesn-lands at Heple in Com. Northumbr. and departed 
t Lib. Cedul. 15 H. 6 p. 499. Northumb.  this life in 15 H. 6. leaving Issue Robert 
u Lib. Cedul. 15 H. 6 p. 499. Northumb.  his Son and Heir, and four Daughters 
x Ex Coll R. Gl. S. ; Margaret the Wife of Sir Robert de Herbotle Knight, Anne of Sir William Heron Knight, Constance of Sir john Milford Knight, and joan of ... Manners. Whereupon Maud his Wife, Daughter 
y 〈◊〉 Coll. R. Dod●w.  to Sir Robert Grey of Horton, in Com. Northumbr. Knight had an assignation of her 
z Claus. 15 H. 6. m. 22.  Dower: and Sir Roger Ogle Knight his Son and Heir, Livery 
a Rot. Fin. 15 H. 6. m. 28.  of the Lands of his inheritance.  
Which Sir Robert 
Robert.  in 16 H. 6. was made Sheriff 
b Rot. Fin. 16 H. 6. m. 20.  of Northumberland: and in 38 H. 6. being then called Senior (with 
c Rot. Scoc. 38 H. 6 m. 1.  Robert his Son, at that time a Knight) was constituted 
d Rot. Scoc. 38 H. 6 m. 1.  Ambassador, together with the Prior of Hexham, and others, to treat with the Ambassadors of Scotland, upon a Truce betwixt both Realms. Moreover in 1 E. 4. (8 Aug.) he was made Warden 
e Rot. Scoc. 1 E. 4. m. 26.  of the East-marches. Whereupon, in consideration 
f Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 2. m. 21.  of his faithful services, he obtained a grant 
g Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 2. m. 21.  of the Offices of Steward and Constable of the Castles and Lordships of Alnwick, Werkworth, Prudhowe, Rarbebury, Newborn, and Newborne-Haven, in Com. Northumbr. for life.  
And being shortly after advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by Summons 
h Claus. 1 E. 4. m. 3●. in dorso.  to that Parliament, which began at Westminster 4 Nou. the same year; upon the 28. of january next ensuing, in consideration 
i Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 16.  of his farther services, had another grant 
k Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 4. m. 16.  in special tail, of the Lordship of Redisdale, and Castle of Herbotel, in Com. Northumbr. then in the Crown by the attainder of Sir William Tailbois Knight. Also of the Town of Elington, (part of the possessions of Leo Lord Welles attainted) Likewise of eight pounds per annum Rent, issuing out of the Town of Beneley; and of the Towns of Shilbotel, Rebyngton, Gyfyns, and Middleton, in the same County, which by the forfeiture of Henry Earl of Northumberland▪ (Great Grandfather to the then Earl) came to the Crown. Likewise of all those lands, within the Lordship of Tindale, called Talbotts lands, part of the possessions also of that Earl.  
In 2. E. 4. upon 
l 〈…〉  that Insurrection of the Lancastrians in the North, where they had possessed themselves of divers strong holds, he marched 
m 〈…〉  with the King into those parts; and served at the Siege of Bamburgh-Castle: by reason whereof, upon the gaining of it, he was made 
n Pat. 4. E. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  Constable and Receiver of that Castle and Lordship for life. And, in 5 E. 4. joined in Commission 
o Rot. Franc. 5 E. 4. m. 4.  with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, and others, to treat with some from Scotland, for the redressing of those injuries, which had been done by the subjects of either Kingdom, contrary to the form of the Truce: and soon after that, to treat 
p Ibid. m. 7.  with the Ambassadors of that Realm, concerning a future Truce: as also touching a marriage 
q Ib m 5.  betwixt the King of Scots and some fit person of the King of England's allegiance.  
This Robert Lord Ogle married 
r 〈…〉  Isabella the Daughter and Heir of Alexander de Kirkeby, eldest Son of Sir Richard de Kirkeby of Kirkby, in Com. Lanc. Knight; and departed 
s 〈…〉  this life 1 Nou. 9 E. 4. being then seized 
t 〈…〉  of the Manor of Thuresby, in Com. Cumbr. as also of the Manors of Heppel, with its members; viz. Ogle, Schilmington; the moiety of the Manor of Theronham; and third part of the Manor of Angram. Likewise of the liberty and Franchise of Redesdale, with the Castle and Manor of Herbotill, all in Com. Northumbr. leaving 
u 〈…〉  Owen his Son and Heir thirty years of age, and upwards; and Isabella a Daughter, first married 
x Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  to Sir john Heron of Chipchase Knight, and afterwards to 
y Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  john Woderington.  
Which Owen 
Owen.  is the same person, whom Polyd. Virgil (by mistake) calls George, who was 
z Pat. 574. Stow's An.  in the Battle of Stoke juxta Newarke in 2 H. 7. on the behalf of that King, against john Earl of Lincoln, and his adherents. And in 9 H. 7. marched 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 602. n. 40.  with the rest of the Northern-Barons under the conduct of Thomas Earl of Surrey, for the relief of Norham-Castle, then besieged by the Scots. This Owen Lord Ogle had summons 
b Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament from 22 E. 4. to 1 H 7. inclusive: and by Eleanor his Wi●e the Daughter 
c Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir William Hilton Knight lef● Issue Ralph.  
Which Ralph 
Ralph.  had summons 
d Ex Rot. pen●s Cler. Parvaebagae.  to Parliament in 1 and 3 H. 8. And, by Margaret his Wife, the Daughter 
e Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir William Gascoine Knight had Issue another Ralph. Who in 4 H. 8. upon that Invasion made by james the 4 King of Scots, marched 
f Stow's Ann.  in the forward of the English Army (then commanded by Thomas Earl of Surrey) which gave Battle to him at Floddo●. And by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
g Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  of Thomas, Son and Heir to George Lord Lumley, had Issue Robert.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  had summons 
h Ex Rot. penes Cler. parvaebagae.  to Parliament in 6 and 21 H. 8. and married twice, first 
i Ex C●ll. R. Gl. S.  Dorothy Daughter of Henry Widerington; by whom he had Issue 
k Ex C●ll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Robert Ogle Knight his Son and Heir, and Margery a Daughter, Wife 
l Ex C●ll. R. Gl. S.  of Gregory Ogle of C●apington, in Com. Northumbr. Secondly to jane, Daughter 
m Ibid.  of Sir Cuthbert Retcliffe of Cartington Knight, and had Issue 
n Ibid.  by her, two Sons: Cuthbert and Thomas; as also Margaret a Daughter, married 
o Ibid.  to Robert Woderington, third Son of Sir john Woderington Knight; and died in 31 H. 8. being slain 
p Ibid.  at Penmorhugh in Scotland: whereupon Sir Robert Ogle Knight his Son and Heir had Livery 
q Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 3.  of his Lands.  
Which Sir Robert, 
Robert.  in 5 E. 6. was constituted 
r Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  Warden of the Middle-Marches; and, having married 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  joan, the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Malleverrer of Allerton in Com. Ebor. Knight, died 
t Ex Coll. R. GL. S.  in 4 Eliz. without Issue.  
Whereupon Cuthbert 
Cuthbert.  his Brother of the half blood, succeeding in the Honour; had summons 
u Ex Rot. penès Cler. Parvaebag●.  to Parliament in 5 Eliz. And, having married 
x Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  Catherine the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Regin●ld Carn●by Knight, departed 
y FF. in offic. Arm. f. 596. b.  this life ... 39 Eliz. whereupon he had burial 
z FF. in offic. Arm. f. 596. b.  at Bothol 16 Martii the same year; leaving Issue 
a FF. in offic. Arm. f. 596. b.  two Daughters his Heirs; joan married to Edward Talbot, a younger Son to George Earl of Shrewsbury, but died without issue; and Catherine to 
b Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. ●9.  Sir Charles Cavendish of Welbeck, in Com. Nott. Knight.  
Which Catherine, surviving her Sister, and thereupon being Sole Heir, in 4 Car. 1. obtained special Letters Patent 
c Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. ●9.  from that King, under his great Seal, bearing date 4 Dec. the same year, declaring her to be Baroness Ogle of Ogle, in Com. Northumbr. as also ratifying that title of Honour to her and her Heirs for ever: Of whose Issue by him I shall speak farther, under the title of Cavendish Duke of Newcastle.   

john Lord Wenlok.  
[1 E. 4.]  
OF this john I have not seen any mention, until the time he was constituted 
a Rot. Fin. 17 H. 6. m. 20.  Eschaetor for the Counties of Buck. and Bedf. in 17 H. 6. So that, of his Parentage, I cannot say any thing. But shortly after that, coming to Court; his activeness there, advanced him in such sort, as that at length he arrived to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm. For, in 25 H. 6. being 
b Pat. 25 H 6. p. 1. m. 10.  Usher of the Chamber to Queen Margaret, he had the title 
c Pat. 25 H 6. p. 1. m. 10.  of Esquire: and soon after being Knighted 
d Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22. , was made 
e Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22.  Constable of Ba●●burgh-Castle in Northumberland (john Heron Esq the former Governor, being 
f Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 22.  deceased.) In 28 H. 6. he became Chamberlain 
g Pat. 28 H 6. p. 1. m. 5.  to that Queen. And in 33 H. 6. being in the first Battle of St. Alban on the King's part was ●ore wounded 
* Stow's Ann.  But in those offices and employments he thrived so well, as that the King, wanting money, borrowed 
h Claus. 35 H. 6. m. 3.  of him, the sum of one thousand thirty three pounds, six shillings eight pen●●: for the payment whereof he had an assignation 
i Claus. 35 H. 6. m. 3.  out of the fifteenth and tenth, granted in the Parliament of 35 H. 6. And in 36 H. 6. was sent 
k Rot. Franc. 36 H. 6. m. 5.  to Antwerp in Brabant, and other places, within the Dominion of the Duke of Burgundy, for dispatch of the most important affairs in those parts. Soon after which, he was 
* 〈…〉 of the Garter per E. A.  made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter.  
Howbeit, notwithstanding his obligations to that Queen; and what other favours he had received from the King; in 38 H. 6. when he saw the Duke of York appear in Arms, he sided 
l Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 12.  with him: for which cause (with many other of that party) he was attainted 
m Claus 38 H. 6. m. 12.  in the Parliament held at Coventre, the same year.  
But by this his attainder he lost not much. For King, Henry's deposal happening soon after; he marched 
n Stow's Ann. , with King Edward to Towton-field; and, upon that great and absolute Victory there, obtained a grant 
o Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 18.  of the Office of Chief Butler of England: as also 
p Ibid. p. 2. m 11.  of the stewardship of the Castle and Lordship of Berkhamsted in Com. Hertf. And the same year being advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron (for the Record 
q Rot. Franc. 1 E. 4. m. 24.  calls him Lord Wenlok) as also 
r Rot. Franc. 1 E. 4. m. 24.  one of the King's Privy Council; he was constituted 
s Rot. Franc. 1 E. 4. m. 24.  one of the Ambassadors, then employed to the Duke of Burgundy, to treat for an amicable intercourse of Trade, betwixt the Merchants of England, and those of his allegiance; being then likewise summoned 
t Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament. And the next ensuing year was again sent Ambassador 
u Rot. Franc. 2 E. 4. m. 15.  to the same Duke, to treat touching the prorogation and continuance of that Truce, which had been concluded betwixt King Edward and him: as also 
x Ib.  for the like free intercourse betwixt the subjects of England, and those of Burgundy.  
He likewise, the same year, attended 
y Stow's An.  the King in his Northern Expedition, the Lancastrians having again possessed 
z Stow's An.  themselves of divers strong holds in Northumberland; and assisted 
a Stow's An.  at the Siege of Dunstanburgh Castle.  
Moreover, in 4. E. 4. he was employed in that Embassy 
b Rot. Franc. 4 E. 4. m. 11.  with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, and others, to treat of Peace with King Lewis of France: and in 5 E. 4. was again sent 
c Rot. Franc. 5 E. 4. m. 15.  (with others) to treat with the Commissaries of Philip Duke of Burgundy touching matters of Trade: as also 
d Rot. Franc. 5 E. 4. m. 15.  with other Commissioners of Francis Duke of Britanny, for a league of amity, betwixt King Edward and the Duke.  
In 6 E. 4. he was again sent 
e Rot. Franc. 6 E. 4. m. 7.  to treat of peace with the French: and had summons 
f Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to the Parliament held that year. In all which services he behaved himself so acceptably; as that, in 7 E. 4. by way of remuneration, he obtained a grant 
g Pat. 7 E. 4 p. 2. m. 2●.  of all the movable goods, of Henry Duke of Somerset, and Andrew Trollop, and their servants, forfeited to the King for their respective rebellious actings: and in 10 E. 4. was constituted 
h Rot. Franc. 10 E. 4. m. 11.  Lieutenant of Calais, and the marches adjacent.  
But, as Nevil Earl of Warwick had been the chief Instrument in advancing King Edward to the Royal Throne, so was he the principal of those, who, through private respects, endeavoured to pull him down: In which adventure this john Lord Wenlok took part with him: for it appears 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 530. & Ib. n. 10. , that after the Battle at Barnet (wherein the Earl was slain) when Queen Margaret (landing at Weymouth) came to Beaulieu-Abby in Hantshire, he was one of those, that hasted to her, with endeavour to raise new Forces for the restoring of King Henry (then kept prisoner in the Tower of London:) but in that great attempt, he unhappily miscarried; being slain 
k Ib.  fight stoutly in the Battle of Tewksbury, which fell out soon after; viz. 4 Maii An. 1471. (11 E. 4.) leaving neither Wife, nor Issue, that ever I could see.  
Some 
c Holingsh. p. 658. a. n. 50.  say that the Duke of Somerset, (who with his Brother john led the Van) coming out of his Station; and finding this Lord Wenlok, (who with the Prince, commanded the Middle-Ward) standing still, whom he expected to have followed him; turned to him; and calling him Traitor, knocked out his Brains with his Axe.   

Howard.  
[12 E. 4.]  
THere are those, perhaps, who will expect, that I should ascend much higher, in manifesting the greatness of this honourable and large spreading Family; in regard I do not make any mention thereof above the time of King Edward the first: Some supposing that their common Ancestor, in the Saxons time, took his original appellation from an eminent Office, or Command: others (afterwards) from the name of a place. And some have not stuck to derive him from the famous Hereward, the Chief Conductor of those Forces, which so stoutly defended the Isle of Ely, for a time, against Kind William the Conqueror, and his Army. But to this last, I cannot well assent, by reason that Ingu●ph 
a E. 511. b. n. 10.  then Abbot of Crouland (who was his contemporary) affirms, that Hereward left no other Issue than an Heir female, named Turfrida, Wife to Hugh de Evermue Lord of Deping, in Com. Linc.  
I shall therefore (after much fruitless search to satisfy myself as well as others in this point) begin with William Howard, 
William.  a learned and reverend Judge 
* Rec. de T. 〈◊〉. 25 E. 1.  of the Court of Common-Pleas, for a great part of King Edward the first's, and beginning of Edward the Second Reign; before whom there are memorial of Fines 
b In Scace., penès Thes. & Cam●●ar.  which were levied, from xv. joh. Bapt. 26 E. 1. until crastin. S. joh. Bapt. 2 E. 2.  
This William had large possessions in Wigenhale, in the North-West part of Norfolk; as also in divers other places thereabouts; being 
c Pat. 22 E. 1. m. 24. in dorso.  one of the Commissioners of Sewers, for the repair of the Banks and Drains in Middelton, Rungeton, and Sechithe, in that part of Norfolk, in 22 E. 1. And, in 23 E. 1. had summons 
d Claus. 23 E. 1. in dorso m. 9 , amongst the rest of the Judges of the Courts at Westminster, and the King's learned Council, unto the Parliament than held there. So likewise 
e Claus. de ●●sd. ann. in dorso.  to those Parliaments of 25, 28, and 32 E. 1. as also of 1 E. 2.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and heir. Which john in 34 E. 1. being one 
f Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 31.  of the Gentlemen of the King's Bedchamber, obtained 
g Pat. 34 E. 1. m. 31.  the wardship of the land and Heir of john de Crokedake (a person of note in those parts.) And in 4 E. 2. was 
h 〈…〉  in that Expedition then made into Scotland. He was also Sheriff 
i 〈…〉  for the Counties of Norfolk and Suff. from 11 E. 2. till 16. of that King's Reigns inclusive: and Governor 
k Rot. Fin. 11 E. 2. m. 12.  of the Castle of Norwich, in 11 E. 2. Moreover, in 15 E. 2. he was joined in commission 
l 〈…〉 2. p. 2. m. 20.  with john de Vau●, to make choice of two thousand Foot-soldiers, in the Counties of Norfolk and Suff. as also to conduct them to Newcastle upon Tine, thence to march against the Scots: and in 17 E. 2. was 
m 〈…〉  in the Wars of Gascoine. In 19 E. 2. he was likewise one 
n Pat. 19 E. ●. p. 1. m. 4.  of the Commissioners for arraying of men, in the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk according to the Statute of Winchester: and in 20 E. 2. being again 
o Pat. 20 ●. 2. m. 18.  appointed one of the Commissioners of Array in the County of Norfolk received command 
p Pat. 20 ●. 2. m. 18.  for the arming of five hundred Men, (Foot-soldiers and Archers) with Hactoons, Bacinets, and Gauntlets of iron, and to conduct them to the Port of Orwell, in Suffolk, thence to go to Sea against the French: but died 
q Esc. 5 E. 3. n. 8.  in 5 E. 3. leaving john his Son 
r Esc. 5 E. 3. n. 8.  and Heir.  
Which john, 
u john.  in 10 E. 3. was constituted 
s Commun. de T. 〈◊〉. 11. ●. ●. Rot. 11.  Admiral of the King's whole Fleet, from the mouth of Thames to the Northward; whereupon he had an assignation 
t Claus. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3●.  of 153 l. 7 s. 6 d. for the Wages of himself, with his Men at Arms and Archers in that service: and in 21 E. 3. obtained a grant 
u Cart. 21 ●. 3. n. 14.  for a Market every week upon the Friday, at his Manor of Wygenhale in Com. Norf. and one Fair yearly upon the Eve and day of St. Mary Magdalen. In which year he was again constituted 
x Pat. 21 E. 3. P. 1. m. 31.  Admiral of the whole Fleet to the Northwards.  
To this john succeeded Sir Robert Howard 
Robert.  Knight; who in 2 R. 2. was committed prisoner 
y Claus. 2 R. 2. in 〈◊〉. m. 22.  to the Tower, for detaining Margery de Narford from Alice Lady Nevil her Grandmother; with whom, upon her petition to the King and Council, she had been appointed to remain, until the Cause of Divorce betwixt her, and john de Brewer should be determined in the Court of Rome.  
This Sir Robert died 
z Esc. 12 R. 2. n. 26.  3 julii 12 R. 2. in his Father's life time; leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
a Ex stemmate.  to Robert Lord Scales, john his Son and Heir. Which john 
john.  being soon afterwards a Knight, was retained 
b Pat. 12 R. 2. p. 2. m. 31.  to serve the King for his life 10 Martii 12 R. 2. and by Margaret his first Wife, Daughter 
c Rot. Fin. 13 R. 2. m. 24.  and Heir to Sir john Plaiz Knight, had Issue 
d Claus. 10 H. 4. in dorso. m. 16.  john his Son and Heir.  
Which john 
john.  was also a Knight 
e Claus. 13 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉 Esc. 16 H. 6. n. 56. , and dying in his Father life time left Issue 
f Claus. 13 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉 Esc. 16 H. 6. n. 56.  Elizabeth his sole Daughter and Heir, married 
g Claus. 13 H. 6. m. 〈◊〉 Esc. 16 H. 6. n. 56.  to john Earl of Oxford. But after the death of the said Margaret (Daughter of Sir john Plaiz) this Sir john Howard married ʰ to his second Wife Alice the Daughter and Heir of Sir William tendering Knight, and by her had Issue Robert; 
Robert.   
Who, being likewise a Knight, married 
i Ex stemmate.  Margaret the Daughter and Coheir to Thomas de Mowbray Duke of Norfolk; but died in his Father's life time, leaving Issue john.  
Whicn john, in 31 H. 6. (being then a Knight) after 
k Stow's An.  the regaining of Bordeaux, accompanied 
l Stow's An.  john Talbot Viscount L'isle to Blay, with twenty two thousand Men: and soon after marched 
m Stow's An.  with john Earl of Shrewsbury, to the relief of Chastillon, then besieged by the French, were that right valiant Earl had the fate to be slain. And was made Sheriff 
n Rot. Fin. 1 E. 4. m. 32.  of the Counties of Norfolk and Suff. in 1. E. 4. as also Constable 
o Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 1. m. 16.  of the Castle of Norwich; and one of the King's Carvers 
p Ib. m. 1. , with the Fee 
q Ib. m. 1.  of xl l. per annum for that service, to be received out of the Counties of Norfolk and Suff. by the hands of the Sheriff for the time being. Having likewise, in consideration of his great services, a grant 
r Ib. p. 4. m. ● 19  in special tail, of the Manors of Leyham, and Wherstede, in Com. Suff. Smetheton-Hall, in Com. Essex, Dontishe, and Donelyshe in Com. Dorset; as also of the Manor of Moyton-Hall in Com. Norf. all which were then in the Crown by the attainder of john Earl of Wiltshire.  
In 2 E. 4. being appointed 
s Stow's An.  (together with the Lords Fa●conbridge, Clinton, and others) to keep the Seas, having to the number of ten thousand Men in the Fleet, he landed 
t Stow's An.  with them in Britanny, where they took 
u Stow's An.  the Town of Conquer, with the Isle of Rethe: and in 8 E. 4. being then Treasurer 
x Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.  of the King's Household, obtained a grant 
y Pat. 8 E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.  of the whole benefit of that which should accrue to the King, by Coinage of Money, in the City and Tower of London, or elsewhere in the Realm of England; to enjoy from the first of October, the same year, so long as he should continue in that office of Treasurer of the Household. Also, the same year, with 
z Stow's An.  the Lord Scales, Dacres, (and divers other persons of great quality) he attended 
a Stow's An.  the Lady Margaret, the King's Sister, into Flanders, where she was solemnly married to the Duke of Burgundy. And in 10 E. 4. (bearing the title 
b Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 13.  of Lord Howard) the Lancastrians then making head again, by reason of the revolt of Richard Nevil (that stout Earl of Warwick) the Duke of Clarence, and others, at that time getting into France, with purpose to return powerfully; he was made 
c Pat. 10 E. 4. m. 13.  Captain-General of all the King's Forces at Sea, for resistance of their attempts.  
In 11 E. 4. he was constituted 
d Rot. Franc. 11 E. 4. m. 18.  Deputy-Governour of Calais and the marches adjacent unto William Lord Hastings: and in 12 E. 4. first summoned 
e Claus. de eodem ann. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm. In 13 E. 4. he was joined in Commission 
f Rot. Franc. 13 E. 4. m. 24.  with the same Lord Hastings and others, to treat with Charles Duke of Burgundy, or his Agents, at Bruges in Flanders, for composing certain differences, betwixt the subjects of England, and those of that Duke. And in 14 E. 4. retained by Indenture 
g Ex autogr. penès Cle●. Pell. , to serve the King in his Duchy of Normandy, and Realm of France, for one whole year, with xx. Men at Arms, and CC. Archers. In which year, upon 
h Comines lib. 4. p. 122.  the Peace concluded betwixt both Crowns▪ it was covenanted 
i Comines lib. 4. p. 122. , that King Edward, after the interview, and receipt of two thousand Crowns, should return into England, and leave in hostage (till he had passed the Seas) this Lord Howard, and Sir john Cheney, Master of the Horse. It was also then agreed 
k Ib. 1●. p. 125.  that a Pension of six thousand Crowns, should be divided betwixt the King of England's principal servants, whereof this Lord Howard had part: he being at that time appointed 
l Ib. 1●. p. 125.  one of the Commissioners, for setting forth the place, for the interview at Picquigny, which was to be upon the xxix of August following.  
It is noted 
m lb. lib. 6. p. 189.  by Comines, that the King of France giving great presents to all Ambassadors that came to him; he bestowed on this Lord Howard, over and above his Pension, no less than twenty four thousand Crowns, in money and plate, in two years. Nevertheless in all his transactions he behaved himself with such fidelity and prudence; as that, in farther consideration thereof, in 15 E. 4. he obtained a grant 
n Pat. 15 E. 4. p. 2. m. 15. , in special tail, of the Manors of Prestone, Coke●eld, Aldam, and Mendam, in Com. Suff. as also of the Manors of Dolyngham, and Michell-Hall, otherwise called Earles Swasham, in Com. Cantabr., then in the Crown, by the attainder of john Earl of Oxford. And in 17 E. 4. was joined in Commission 
o Rot. Franc. 17 E. 4. m. 2.  with the Earl of Arundel and others, to treat with the French, for prolongation of the Truce betwixt both Realms.  
In 18 E. 4. he obtained a grant 
p Pat. 18 E. 4. p. 1.  of the Office of Constable of the Tower of London, in reversion after the death of john Lord Dudley: and in 19 E. 4. was by Indenture 
q Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  again retained to serve the King, as Captain General of his Fleet against the Scots, with three thousand Men at Arms. He was likewise installed 
r Instit. etc. of the Garter pet E. A.  Knight of the Garter, in the time of that King.  
And, having been thus faithful to the House of York, during the whole time of King Edward the fourth's reign, he continued no less steadfast to King Richard the third, after he had got the Crown; (though I do not find, that he had any hand in those evil contrivances, and barbarous actions which were exercised by Richard in order thereto.) So that, to oblige him the more, he was upon the 28 of june in the first year of that King's Reign, made 
s Pat. 1 R. ●. p. 1. m. 18.  Earl Marshal of England; and upon the same day advanced 
t Cart. 1. R. ●. m. 1.  to the dignity of Duke of Norfolk (Thomas his Son being about that time also created 
u Stow's Ann.  Earl of Surry:) and, in order to the solemnity of King Richard's Coronation, upon the thirtieth of that month, was constituted 
x Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  high Steward of England, for that day: as also Lord Admiral 
y Ib. m. 8.  of England, Ireland and Aquitane for life, upon the 25 of july ensuing: upon which day he likewise obtained a grant 
z Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 1.  in special tail of the Manors and Lordships of Lavenham in Com. Suff. Canfeild, Stansted-Montfichet, Crepping, Langdon, Crustwiche, Eston Hall- Vauce, Fyngreton, Dodynghurst, Bumsted-Melyon; Beamond, and Bentley, in Com. Essex; Badlesmere, in Com. Canc. Hinkeston, in Com. Cantabr. Rosteneythe, Helston, Deby, Predannok, Poledewe, Etheron, Dawneth, Ratleton, Tresaveron, Hilleton, Heyvenis, Newland, Harnatethy, Park, Trewigo, Wycoteham, Penhall, Nausergh,; with the Hundreds of Trelyghen and Shrobhender in Com. Cornub. Bretford, Wellelewe, Rustishall, Chepenham, Teffount, Bremilshawe, Upton- Skydmore, Weston- Park, Wermynster, and Winterborne-Stoke in Com. Wiltes. Hungerford in Com. Berks.. as also of the Castle, Lordship and Manor of Farlegh in Com. Somerset, and Wilts.  
And shortly after that obtained another grant 
a Pat. 2 R. 3. p. 2.  in special tail, of the Manors and Lordships of Middelton, Hillington, Tilney, Istelington, Clenchwarton, Raynham, Shakleshewe, Skales, Hekeling, Wilton, Hokkewod, Berton, Bendish; Wigenhale, with the Fishing there; and Toll in Bishops- Lenne: also of the Hundred of Frebrigge with its appurtenances in Com. Norfolk. Likewise of the Manors and Lordships of Lavenham, and Ward- Huton in Com. Suff. Canfeild, Stansted-Montfichet, Bentley, and Wodham- Ferrer, in Com. Essex; Berkeway, Rokeley; and Newselles in Com. Hertf. Haselingfeild in Com. Cantabr. Langham alias Langnam in Com. Dors. Keres and Retire in Com. Cornub. Exton, South-Brent, Chillington, Stratton, Yebelton and Spekington in Com. Somers. Ber- Lortye in Com. Dors. Foxhunt in Com. Suss. Frid in Boderesden in Com. Cantabr Petersfeld●. and Up- Clatford in Com Southt. and Knoke, Bedwyn, and Orcheston in Com. Wilts. to hold by the same services, as they had been held before they came to the Crown.  
But long he enjoyed not this great Honour, nor these vast possessions: For the next ensuing year, being placed 
b yd. Vir. 562. n. 40. Stow's Ann.  in the Front of the King's Army at Bosworth-field, where he commanded 
c yd. Vir. 562. n. 40. Stow's Ann.  the Archers, he was (with that King) slain 
d yd. Vir. 562. n. 40. Stow's Ann.  22 Aug. an. 1485. (3 R. 3.) and buried 
† Weever's Fun. mon. p. 830.  in the Abbey of Ther●ord in Com. Norff. As also 
e Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7.  soon after attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 7 Nou. 1 H. 7.  
He Married 
f Vinc. corr. p. 354.  two Wives; First Katherine Daughter to William Lord Molins; by whom he had Issue 
g Vinc. corr. p. 354.  Thomas his Son and Heir, and four Daughters; Anne Married to Sir Edmund Gorge Knight; Isabella to Sir Robert Mortimer of ... in Com. Essex Knight; jane to john Timperley Esq; and Margaret to Sir john Windham of Crowherst, in Com. Norff. Knight. Secondly, 
h Vinc. corr. p. 354.  Margaret Daughter of Sir john Chedworth Kt. by whom he had Issue 
i Vinc. corr. p. 354.  Catherine Married to john Bourchier Lord berner's. Which Margaret surviving him, by her Testament 
k Vox qu. 16.  bearing date 13 Maii, an. 1490. (5 H. 7.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Choir of the Church of our Lady in Stoke; before her Image, on the side of the high Altar. Appointing, that immediately after her Decease, besides the day of her Burying, her Executors should find three hundred Priests, secular and Religious, to say CCC. Masses and Diriges for her Soul, within eight or ten days after her decease; every Priest having for his labour iv d. Likewise that her Executors, with as much speed as might be, should find two virtuous Priests, to sing in the Church of Stoke, by the space of three years, for her Soul; as also for the Souls of her Husband, john Noreys Esq and all other unto whom she was beholden. And bequeathed to her Daughter, the Lady berner's, and to her then Husband, all her Household stuff, except plate: and to her Daughter Marney a Chain of Water-Flowers: Ordaining her Son (in Law) Thomas Earl of Surrey, Suervisor of this her Testament, to whom she gave a Cup of Gold; and a Cross with the foot silver and gilt. The Probate of which Testament bears date 3 Dec. an. 1494.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas Duke of Norfolk.  being 
l Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  Squire of the Body to King Edward the Fourth (his Father then living) 
m Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  was retained to serve him is his Wars, in 15 E. 4. with six men at Arms, and CC. Archers: and the next ensuing year constituted 
n Rot. Fin. 16 E. 4 m 9  Sheriff of the Counties of Norff. and Suff. He was also Created 
o Stow's Ann.  Earl of Surrey, at such time as john his Father was made Duke of Norfolk by King Richard the Third. And though he took part with that King, and fought valiantly on his behalf at Bosworth-field, where he was taken 
p Polyd. Virg. 564. n. 10.  Prisoner; yet did King Henry the Seventh afterwards receive him into favour, and made choice of him for one 
q Ib. 567. n. 10.  of his Privy-Council (vir, prudentiâ, gravitate, & constantiâ summâ, a person of great prudence, gravity, and constancy, saith 
r Ib. 567. n. 10.  Polydore) whom he ferved faithfully, during the whole time of his reign.  
In 4 H. 7. he was in Parliament restored 
s Rot. Parl. 4 H. 7. m. 1.  to his Title of Earl of Surrey; and to all those Lands which were of his Wife's Inheritance. And the same year, upon that Insurrection 
t Stow's Ann.  in the North, occasioned by the Assessing of a Subsidy (wherein the Earl of Northumberland was Murdered 
u Stow's Ann.  through the fury of the multitude) he was sent 
x Stow's Ann.  with a strong power for the suppressing thereof. And in 8 H. 7. was again employed 
y Polyd. Virg. p. 600. n. 10.  into the North, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots.  
In 13 H. 7. upon the Siege 
z Ib. 603. n. 10.  of Norham-Castle by those bold Invaders (being then in Yorkshire) he marched 
a Ib. 603. n. 10.  towards them: but before he could reach to Norham, they quitted their ground, and retired 
b Ib. 603. n. 10.  into their own Country. Whereupon he followed them with his Army, and made great spoil 
c Ib. 603. n. 10.  within their Borders.  
About this time he made Partition 
d Commun. de T. Pa●●h. 15 H. 7. Rot. 1.  with Maurice, Brother of William Marquis Berkley, of the Lands which came to them by Inheritance, by reason of their descent from the Coheirs to Mowbray Duke of Norff. And in 15 H. 7. attended 
e Stow's Ann.  the King and Queen to Calais.  
In 16 H. 7. (25 junii) he had that great Office of Lord Treasurer of England Conferred 
f Pat. 16 H. 7. p. 2. m. 11.  on him. And in 22 H. 7. obtained a special Livery 
g Pat. 22 H. 7. p. 3.  of all the Lands, whereof his Father died seized. In 1 H. 8. being likewise made 
h He●b. h●st. o●●. 8. p. 3.  one of the Privy-Council to that King, he had his Patent for Lord Treasurer renewed 
i Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 18. . and in 2 H. 8. was constituted 
k Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 2.  Earl Marshal of England for Life.  
In 4 H. 8. upon that Expedition then made by that King into France (at which time Therovane and Tournay were taken) he was sent 
l Herb. ut supra p. 28.  Northwards, to prevent the Scots Incursions, during the King's absence: but before he got far enough to make resistance, King james the Fourth of Scotland having entered the Borders, with a powerful Army, took 
* Ib. p. 42.  Norham-Castle. Of which this valiant Earl being advertised, he made the more speed thither-wards (his Army consisting 
m Ib. p. 42.  of twenty six thousand) appointing 
n Ib. p. 42.  Thomas his Son, than Lord Admiral, to come by Sea, and meet him at or near Alnwick in Northumberland. Which he accordingly did 
o Ib. p. 42. ; bringing with him a thousand stout men (some say 5000) Hereupon, having intelligence 
p lb. p. 43. , that the Scots had entrenched themselves on an Hill called Flodden, on the edge of the Mountain Cheviott; 
An. 1513. (● H. 8.)  and finding the Country so foraged that he could not long continue there, he sent 
q lb. p. 43.  Rouge-croix● Herald, on Sunday 4 Sept. conducted by a Trumpet, with Instructions to tell that King; that, having violated his Faith, and League, and hostilely entered England, he resolved on the Frid●y next following, to bid him Battle, if he would accept it.  
Whereupon King james accepting the Challenge, he marched 
r lb. p. 44.  within three miles of Flodden; and discerning that the Scots still kept the Hill, he sent 
s lb. p. 44.  Rouge-Croix again; with a Letter subscribed by himself, and his Son the Lord Admiral, with divers other, moving them to come down into the plain. Unto which no satisfactory answer being given, he marched 
t lb. p. 44.  on with his Army, to cut off their victual, in case they would not draw down. The Scots therefore being aware of that danger, fired their Huts, and dislodged 
u lb. p. 44.  covertly, by the advantage of the smoke▪ but kept still on the higher ground. This Earl thererefore, traversing some Bogs and Marshes, till he came to the bottom of the ascent, and finding it not very steep, encouraged 
x lb.  his men to fight, marching speedily on, his two Sons, Thomas and Edmund leading the Van, the Battle himself, and Sir Edward Stanley the Rear: The Lord D●cres, with the Horse being appointed as a Reserve. Whereupon the Fight began, which was sloutly maintained on both sides for three hours; till 
y lb.  at length, the Scots, for the better avoiding the storm of Arrows, opening their Ranks, the Lord Dacres came in with his Horse, and put them so to it, that they were constrained to cast themselves into a Ring; doing all that valiant men could do; and no man more than the King himself; yet lost the day, himself being slain 
z lb.  upon the place by a mortal wound with an Arrow, and another with a Bill: For which memorable service this Earl had thereupon a special grant 
a Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 2.  from King Henry, to himself, and the Heirs Male of his Body, of an honourable Augmentation to his Arms; to bear on the Bend thereof, the upper half of a Red Lion (depicted as the Arms of Scotland are) pierced through the mouth with an Arrow: and by Letters Patent, bearing date the first of Febr. next ensuing, was advanced 
b lb. m. 18.  to the dignity of Duke of Norfolk; which Title, john his Father, deriving his Descent (through the Heirs Female of Mowbray and Seagrave) from Thomas of Brotherton, Son to King Edward the First, did enjoy; the Ceremony 
c Stow's Ann.  of his Creation being performed at Lambeth the day following, which was the Festival of our Lady's Purification.  
And, by other Letters Patent bearing date the same first of February, obtained a grant in special Tail, of the Manors of Acton- Burnel, Holgat, Abeton, Millenchop, Langdon, Chatwall, Smithecote, Wolstanton, Uppington, and Rushbury in Com. Salop. Solihull in Com. Warr. Wolverhampton in Com. Staff. Birehurst,; and Upten- Lovel in Com. Wilts. Erdescote in Com. Berks. Honnesdon, Estwike, Barley, and Hide in Com. Hertf. K●ntcote and Kerdwike in Com. Oxon. Est-Wickham in Com. Kanc. Of the Castles of Bolesover and Horeston, and Manor of Horsley in Com. Derb.: and of the Manors of Clipston, Limby, Mauncefeld, Mauncefeld Wod●ons, and Sutton in Ashfeild in Com. Nott. to be held by the service of one Knights Fee.  
Upon the second of March next following, he had a new Patent 
d Pat. 5 H. 8. ut supra.  (by the Title of Duke of Norff.) for that Office of Lord Treasurer of England: And, in 6 H. 8. upon the contract of Marriage, betwixt Lewes de Long●eville, on the behalf of Lewes the XII. of France, and the Lady Mary, Sister to King H. 8. the King himself, conducting 
e Herb. ut supra. p. 51.  her to the Sea side, recommended 
f Herb. ut supra. p. 51.  her to the care of this Duke; who landing with her at Boloine, brought 
g Herb. ut supra. p. 51.  her to Abbeville, where (upon the 9th of Oct.) King Lewes himself solemnly consummated 
h Herb. ut supra. p. 51.  the Marriage. But in 7 H. 8. observing 
i lb. p. 58.  that the King's Coffers were much exhausted by his Wars and Triumphs; and not finding it easy to supply those vast expenses, which (in Pageants and other devices) increased daily, he wisely withdrew 
k lb. p. 58.  himself.  
In 13 H. 8. 13 Maii, he performed 
l lb. p. 111.  the Office of Lord High Steward, upon the Trial of Edward Duke of Buckingham; and gave Sentence of Death upon him, but not without Tears. And in 14 H. 8. obtained a grant 
m Pat. 14 H. 8. p. 2.  in special Tail, and to his Son Thomas Earl of Surrey, of the Manors of Welles, S●yringham-Stafford, Barnyngham, W●rham, and ●●veton in Com. Suff. with the advousons of the Churches; part of the possessions of the before specified Edward Duke of Buckingham attainted.  
By his Testament 
n Bodfeld q●. 23.  bearing date ult. Maii an. 1520. (12 H. 8.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Priory of Thetford, in Com. Norff. before the high Altar; appointing that his Executors should cause a Tomb to be made and set up there, with the Images of himself and Agnes his Wife thereon, allowing for the charge thereof Cxxxiii l. vi s. viij d. He also bequeathed to his Son and Heir Apparent, who should be living at his Decease, his great hanged Bed, palied with Cloth of gold, white Damask, and black Velvet; broidered with these two Letters T. and A.; as also one Suit of Hangings of the Story of Hercules, made for the great Chamber at Framingham in Norfolk. And, departing this Life at his said Castle of Framyngham, 21 Maii, an. 1524. (16 H. 8.) had burial in the Priory of Thetford accordingly.  
He Married 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two Wives; First Elizabeth Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Frederick Tilney Knight, Widow of Humphrey Bourchier Lord berner's. Which Elizabeth, by her Testament 
p A Deane qu. 25. , bearing date 6 Nou. an. 1506. (22 H. 7.) bequeathed her Body to be Interred in the Nun's Choir of the Minoresses without Aldgate in London, nigh unto the place where Anne Montgomerie lay buried: Appointing that no more than xx. Torch's should be used at her Burial and Month's mind. Also that no Dole or money should be given at either of those solemnities; but, instead thereof C. marks to be distributed to poor Folks; viz. to every poor man and woman in the Parishes of White-Chapell, and Hackney seven d.  
By this Elizabeth he had Issue 
q Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  eight Sons; 1. Thomas Created Earl of Surrey in his life time. 2. Sir Edward Howard Knight of the Garter. 3. Edmund; the other five; viz. Henry, john, Charles, Henry, and Richard all dying young. And three Daughters; 1. Elizabeth Married to Thomas Viscount Rochfort (afterwards Earl of Wiltshire, and Ormund) 2. Muriel, first to john Grey Viscount L'isle; afterwards to Sir Thomas Knevet of Buckenham in Com. Norff. Knight, and Mary to Henry Fitz-Roy, Duke of Richmund and Somers. natural Son to King Henry the Eighth.  
To his second Wife he Wedded 
r Ibid.  Agnes, Daughter of Sir Philip Tilney Knight; by whom he had Issue 
s Ibid.  William, afterwards Created Baron Howard of Efstngham; of whom and his Descendants I shall say more anon. 2. Thomas, who taking to Wife, the Lady Margaret Douglas (Daughter to Margaret Queen of Scots, by her Husband the Earl of Angus) Niece to King Henry, was attainted 
t Journal of Parl. 28 H. 8.  of Treason, upon some suspicion of his intents for aspiring to the Crown; and departing 
u Godw. p. 159.  this life in the Tower of London, 1 Nou. an. 1537. (29 Eliz.) was buried 
x Stow's Ann.  at Thetford. 3. Richard who died 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  in an. 1517. (9 H. 8.) and was buried 
z Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  at Lambeth. And four Daughters 
a Catal. of Nob. ut supra. ; Anne Married to john Earl of Oxford; Dorothy to Edward Earl of Derby; Elizabeth to Henry Earl of Sussex; and Catherine, first to Sir Rhese ap Thomas Knight, but afterwards to Henry Daubeny Earl of Bridgwater.  
This is in substance what I have dispersedly found, to be most memorable of this great Duke: But, forasmuch as the Tablet 
b Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 834.  fixed to his Monument at Thetford, mentioneth divers other particulars, well worthy of note; before I farther proceed with my discourse of his Descendants, I shall here exhibit a true Copy thereof.  
Forasmoche as it is wryttyn in the Epitaphe, about the Tomb here present, of the high and mighty Prince, Thomas late Duke of Norfolk, after his descent from his noble antecessours, declared in the same in writing, which is also set out in Arms about the same Tomb; that who will see farther of the manner of his living and servyce done by him to his Pryncis; and of his honourable deperting out of this world, schall resort and look in this Table.  
Fyrst you schall know the said Duke was in his young age, after he had been a sufficient season at the Grammar School, Hencheman to King Edward the iuth. and was than called Thomas Howard, Son and Heir to Sir John Howard Knight (after Lord Howard, and after that Duke of Norfolk) of right inheritance. And the said Thomas Howard, when he was at man's age, was with divers other Gentlemen of Englond, sent to Charles Duke of Burgon in the begynnyng of the Wars, betwixt King Lewis of France, and the said Duke Charles; and there continued unto th' end of the said Wars, to his great praise and thanks, as well of King Edward his own sovereign Lord, as of the said Duke Charles. And after the Wars done, betwixt the said King Lewes, and the said Duke Charles; than the said Thomas Howard returned into england unto King Edward his sovereign Lord; and he made him immedyately esquire for his Body, and he was about him at his making ready both Evening and Morning. And afterward be made him knight, at the Marriage of the Duke of York (King Edward his seconde Son) and so he was with the said King Edward in all his business, aswel at Lyncolneshire-feld, and at the time of Banbury-felde, as at all other his business: and also at such time as the same King was take by the Earl of Warwyke, at Warwyke, before his escape, and departing into Flaunders.  
And after the Kyngys' deperting into Flaunders, for that the coostis of England were so set for deperting of any other his servantis and frendis, the said Thomas Howard was dryvin of force to take Sayntwary of saint Joannes in Colchester, for the true service he bore unto King Edward. And at the said Kyngys' return out of Flaunders, the said Sir Thomas Howard resorted unto him, and went with him to Barnet-feld, and there was sore hurt.  
And after when King Edward went into France with his Army-Ryall, he sent thither before divers Gentylmen, and, for that the said Sir Thomas Howard had good experience, aswell in his being with Charles Duke of Burgon as in divers Feldies, and busynesses wit the said King Edward, he had therefore commandment to go over with them: and for his advise and counsel till the said King came over. And when King Edward and King Lewes met at the Barriars upon the River of Some, the said Sir Thomas Howard was with King Edward at the Barriars, by the Kyngis Commandment, and no men save only the chancellor of Englonde, the chancellor of France, and Sir John Cheney. And after the Kyngis coming home into Englonde, the said Sir Thomas Howard obtained lycens of the King to lie in Norfolk, at an Howsse, which he had in the right of my Lady his Wyffe, called Ashewolthorpe, and there he lay, and kept an honourable Howsse in the favour of the whole Shire, during the life of the said King Edward, and at that time, and long after his Father was alyve.  
And after King Edw●●d was ded, and King Edward the fifth his Son; than King Richard was King: and then the forseid Sir Thomas Howard was his subject. And, forthat the young Duchess of Norfolk, which was very Heir thereunto, was deed without issue; and the Lord Howard, father to the said Sir Thomas Howard was rightful Heir to the same off former descent, was creatt Duke of Norfolk, and he creatt Earl of Surrey; and so they both served the said King Richard truly, as his subjects, during his life, lying at home in their own Countries, and keeping honourable Howsses: and they went with him to Bosworthe field, where the said King Richard was slain, and also the said Duke of Norfolk; and th'aforesaid earl hurt, and take upon the Field and put in the Tower of London by King Henry the seventh, and there continued three yeeries and an half. In which time of his being in the Tower, the same King Henry had a Field with the Earl of Lyncolne in Notynghamshire, besides Newark: and the Le●ffetenant of the Tower came to the said earl, and proffered to him the Keys to go out at his pleasure: And he answered him again, that he would not deperte thence unto such time as he that commanded him thither should command him out again, which was King Henry the Seventh, but charged the Leffetenant upon his alligeaunce if the King war on live, to bring him there as the King was, to the intent he might do his Grace servyce.  
And after that, for the true and faithful servyce, that the said King Henry herd of him done to his other Prince; and also that he saw himself he died on Bosworth field; and for the great praise and truth that he herd of him whills he was prisoner; and that he would nat, though he had liberty, come out of the Tower, at the Earl of Lyncolnes' field, he took him out to his presence, and to be about his own person.  
And within ten weeks after his coming out of the Tower, there was an Insurrection in the north, by whom the Earl of Northombrelond was slain in the field; and also the city of York won with asawte by force: and for the subduing of those Rebels the King assembled a great Host of his subjects, and took his journey towards them, from the Castle of Hereford; and the said Earl of Surrey made chief Captain of his Vanguard, and appointed under him in the said Vanguard the Earl of Shrewesbury, the Lord hastings, Sir William Stanley, then being the Kyng's Chambrelayn, Sir Rice ap Thomas, Sir Thomas Bowser, Sir John Savage, Sir John Rysely, and divers other.  
And when this Journey was done, the Capiteynes of these Rebels, and many other of them were put to execution. And for the singular trust, that the King had to the said earl, and the activyte that he saw in him, he left him in the north, and made him his Lyvetenant-generall from Trent Northward, and Warden of the Est and Middle marches of Engl●nd against Scotlond, and justice of the Forests from Trent Northwards. And there he continued ten years and kept the Country in Peace, with Policy and many paynes-taking, without which it would nat have been, for that the Country had been so lately punished, and nat without desert.  
And thus he died the whole time of ten year, sav●ng in the second year of his being, there was an Insurrection in the West part of the Country, with whom the said earl, with the help of the Kings' true Subgetts, fought in the field, and subdued them at Akworth, besides Pom●rett. And besides divers of them that were slain in the Field, he take the captains, and put them to execution; and the residue he sued to the Kings Highness for their Pardons, which he obtained, and won thereby the favour of the Country.  
And in the same year the King went over the See, and laid siege to Bolayn, the said earl then remaining there, notwithstanding that he was appointed to have gone myth the King; and had gone, but for the lightness of the pepule ther. Wherefore he was left behind, both for the saveguard of the Country, and for defending of the Realm, for the singular trust that he had unto him.  
And soon after, there was War with the Scots; and for that the said earl would be in a readiness to defend them, he went to Aunwike, and there lay to the defence of the Borders, and in his own person made a Wynter-roode into Tyvydale, and there brent their Howsses and their Cor●●e, to the greatest loss and empoveryshment of the Country, that was done there in an hundreth year before. And after that the King of Scotts in his own person and one Parkyn with him invaded this Realm of england, with great power, and laid siege to Northam-Castell: and as soon as he heard, that the said earl was coming towards him, he departed and fled into Scotland, with alle the speed he might.  
And in the same Summer after, the said earl made another road into Scotland, and laid siege to the Castle of Heyton, and died race and pull down the said Castle, the King of Scotts, with the puissance of his Realm looking upon it: and the Earl had n●t then past eight or nine thousand men with him. And then the King of Scotts sent to the said earl, Lion his Herrold, for to require battle, which was granted by the said Earl▪ saying unto the said Herrold; that forasmuch as he was an officer of Arms, sent from the King his Master to require battle, and he Lieutenant to the King his Master, granted thereunto and said it was a contra●t, and a full bargain which cowde n●t be broken, but in the default of one of them: and promised, by the faith that he bore to God, and to saint George, and to the King his Master, he would fulfil his promise. And if the King his Master broke, it should be asmuch to his dishonour and reproach, as ever had Prince.  
And when the Harrold had herd his answer, and s●we weal the said earl was clearly determined to fight, he said unto him. Sir, the King my Master sendeth you word, that for eschewing the eff●syon of christian blood, he willbe contented to fight with you hand to hand for the Town of Berwyke, and the fishegarthis on the West marches; and if he win you in battle: and if ye win him in battle, you to have a Kyngis Raunsom; Whereunto the said Earl made answer, that he thanked his Grace, that he would put him to so moche honour; that he, being a King anointed, would fight hand to hand with ●o poor a man as he. howbeit he said he would not dys●●yve his Grace: for he said, though he won him in battle, he was never the nearer for Berwick, nor of Fishegarthys; for he had no such Commission so to do: his Commission was to do the King of Scotts, his Master, all the harm he coude, and so he had done and would do. And had him show unto the King his Master, that when the journey was done, he would fight with him on Horseback, or on foot at his pleasure, at any place he would indifferently appoint, if the King his Master would gyff him leve.  
And when the War was done and eended with the Scotts, and the North-part of england in good rest and peace, than the Kyng's Highness sent for the said Earl to be again about his parson, and made him Treso●rar of Englode, and of his Privye Counsel.  
And after that, the King sent him into Scotland, as chief commissioner, with the Lady Margaret his Daughter, to be married to the foreseid King of Scotts. Which King, at the time of the said Erlies being there, entreteyned him, as thankfully and favourably as coude be thought, notwithstanding any displeasures done to him by the said earl, in the Warns before. And also the said King said than unto him, that he loved him the better for such service, as ●e had done before to the King, his Father, King of england, though the hurt war done to him, and to his Realm: and he gave to him then at his deperting greatt gifts. And at the coming home again of the said earl, for the trust that the King, our sovereign Lord head to him, his Grace made him one of his Executors.  
And after the death of King Henry the seventh, King Henry the eighth made him likewise of his prevay Counsel, and still continued treasurer of england, and made him high Marshal of the same: and for the syngler trust, that the King had, aswell to his truth, as to his wisdom and actyvytte, at his going into France, with his pussunce having with his Highness the most part of his Nobles of this Realm, left the said Earl with a certain power in the north parties; and made him Lyvetenaunte-generall from Trente Northward, to defend the Realm against the King of Scottys, whom his Highness had no trust unto, for cause of the liege betwixt France and them, in case the said King would invade this his Realm, which he died in deed, contrary to his Oath and promise, with the hole power of the Realm of Scotland. Which when the said earl hard of, he made as greatt haste towardis him as he coude, with the Kyngys' power of the North-partys; and took his lodging in the Camp or plain called Wollar-haugh, in the County of Northumbreland, which was in the sight of the King of Scottys and of all his Army, then lying on Flodden-Hill, a ground more like a Camp or Forteres, than any meet ground to give battle on, Contrary to his promise made to Roge●ras Purses●vaunte at Arms, before sent unto him from the said Earl with Message, that the said earl, with the Lord Howard then admiral of england, his Son, and the nobull men of the North-partis, with other the Kings' subjects of the same North parties, was come thither to repress and resist his Invasyons of his sovereign Lordis Realm; desiring the said King of Scotts to give him Betayle.  
Which his Message the King of Scotts take very thankfully and joyusly, promising him to abide there, on the same ground, where he than was. Which his promise he broke as is aforesaid, and took Flodden-Hillys, a ground impregnable, and shot at him his great ordinance, where as he lay like one minded to keep it like a forteres. And when the said earl did perceyve that ●e had broken his promise, and takyn so strong a ground as Flodd●n Hillys; he than the said Earl removed all his Batayle into a plain, besides Barmen● Wood, to the intent to get between him, and his own realm of scotland, and there leygeed but one night: and on the next morning took his passage over the water of ... at ●wyfull-forthe; and than be marched the said King and his o●te, in such manner, as he got between him and his a●ne Ream of scotland; by force whereof the said King was fain to leve his Camp, and to prepare himself to battle witthe said Earl, on a Hill besides Bramston, in Northumbrelond, very near unto Sandyford, where the said Earl witthe good assistauns of the nobull men, and the power of the said North parties fought witthe said King, and him vanqueshed, and slew in plain battle, derectely before his own Standard. In which battle were slain on the scottish part two bishops, Eleven Earls, seventene Barons, four hundred knights, besides other Gentlemen, with seventeen thousand in nombre, which beware numbered asweel by Scottyshe-men, as by them that did bury the most part of them. And of troth divers Gentylmen and others, aswel of the said Erlys' servanties, as of the North-partyes, and of Cheshire, and Lancashire war there slain: for hard it is and half impossible yn such a conflict and battle to be won without loss of men, whoys death may be joyed among their frendis, to die in so high a servies, done to their Prince. And this noble act was done by the help of almighty God, to the high Honour of the Kyngis Highness, honour and praise to the said Earl, and to all other noble men, and other the Kyngis Subgettis that war there with him atthe battle the nynth day of Semtembir, in the fiuth year of our sovereign Lord King Henry the viij th'.  
And this done the said Earl went to Barwike, to establish at thyngys' well and in good order, and sent for the deed Body of the King of Scotts to Barwike: and when the ordinance of the King of Scotts was brouth off the Felled, and put in good suerte, and all other thyngys' in good order, than the said Earl took his journey toward York, and their abode during the Kyngis pleasure, and carried with him the deed Body of thafforseyd King of Scotts: and there lay unto such time, as the Kyngis Highness cam from beyond the See, after his winning of Tyrwin with Torney: and then his Highness sent for the said Earl to meet him at Richemond; and so he died, and there delivered unto his Highness the deed body of the King of Scotts; which deed Body was delivered in the Charter-hous there; andther to abide during the Kyngiss plesur.  
And, for the service that the said earl died, he was honourably restored unto his right name of Duke of Norfolk; and also had given unto him great possessions by the Kyngis Highness. And when the War betwixt the King our sovereign Lord, and the French King was eended; then the said Duke was sent into France, as chieff Commyssioner, with Lady mary the Kyngis Su●ter, to be married unto the French King Lewes. And after, when the King and the Queen were both out of the Ream, to meet with the French King Frances at Guynes, and the Prince's remaining in the Ream, being a Child, the said Duke was left behind, as Protector and defender, to minister justice, and to see good rule and governance in the Ream, in the absons of the Kyngis Highness: and so continued about the King, and of his prevye Counsel till he was of age of fourscore yeeris; and then the Kyngis Highness was content that the said Duke should go home into his own Country, unto the Castle of Framlyngham, where he continued and kept an honourable House unto the hour of his death: and there died like a good christian Prince I now to witness▪ whose soul jesus pardon.  
And at his deperting out of Framlyngham-Castell towards his Burial, he coude not be asked one Groat for his debt, nor for restitution to any person; and so was had to this present Abb●y of Thetford with moche honour, accompanied with many greatt Lordis and the Neblemen of both Schires of Norfolk and Suffolk. Levyng then lyvyng these his Children hereafter named; that is to say, his Son and Heir, the Lord Thomas Duke of Norfolk, the Lord Edmond Howard, the Lord William Howard, and the Lord Thomar Howard; witthe Lady Elysabeth Wyffe to the Viscount Rocheford; the Lady Agnes Countess of Oxenford; the Lady Kateryn espoused to the Heir of Sir Rice ap Thomas of Walys; the Lady Elysabeth espoused unto the Viscount Fitz Walter's Son and heir; and the Lady Dorothy then being not married; but left for her, right good substance to marry her with.  
Thus far the Tablet.  
Touching some of his Children, before I do further go on with my discourse of the succeeding Dukes, I shall heretake notice: And in the first place, that the Lord Edward 
Edward.  his second Son, in 7 H. 7. was 
c Polyd. Virg. p. 584. n. 30.  in that Expedition made into Flanders on the behalf of Maximilian the Emperor against the French, which proved fruitless. Also, that in 1 H. 8. (being then a Knight) he was made 
d Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 24.  the King's Standard-Bearer within the Realm of England, and elsewhere 20 Maii. And in 4 H. 8. 19 Martii, constituted 
e Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  Admiral of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Gascoine, and Aquitane: At which time he convoyed 
f Herb. ut supra p. 25.  the Marquis Dorset into Spain, in aid of the Emperor Ferdinand against the French: and having, with his Fleet, cleared 
g Ibid.  the Seas from Enemies, landed 
h Ibid.  at a little Bay in Britanny; whence marching seven miles into the Country, he burned 
i Ibid.  some Towns, and brought away rich spoils: Likewise 
k Ibid.  putting his men on Shore at Conquer, and divers other places, where the French were still worsted, they sought a Parley; in which they desired 
l Ibid.  that the English would leave off this cruel warring upon them, which tended only to the burning of Villages, and ransacking the poor. But he replied 
m Ibid. , that he was not to take his directions from them. Adding, that it was the part of brave Gentlemen to defend their Country, and not shamefully to sue for mercy. After which, and a Banquet in his Ship, he dismissed them, and returned 
n Ibid.  home.  
The French, in the mean while, making great preparations by Sea, King Henry thought fit to reinforce his Fleet, adding 
o Ib.  twenty more Ships under the command of this his Admiral, and twenty five more, under the command of the choicest of those gallant men, that attended him. These chancing to meet with thirty nine sail coming out of Breast in Britanny, fought 
p Ibid. Godw. p. 10.  with them. In which Fight two great Ships; one of the English Commanded by Sir Thomas Knevet, wherein were seven hundred men; the other of the French, under Primaugot, a Briton, grappling, happened 
q Ibid. Godw. p. 10.  to be on Fire, and utterly consumed, not a man saved. He was also sent 
r Herb. ut supra p. 16. Godw. p 8.  out against Sir Andrew Barton, a Scot; who being a great Pirate, robbed the Merchants of England at every Haven's mouth; and at length, after a sharp fight, took 
s Herb. ut supra p. 16. Godw. p 8.  him, so wounded, that he lived 
t Herb. ut supra p. 16. Godw. p 8.  not.  
But, about the beginning of the year 1513. (5 H. 8.) King Henry intending a farther War with France, thought fit to clear the Seas from the French; and to that end sent 
u Herb. ut supra p. 30.  his Fleet, composed of forty two Sail (besides lesser Barks) against them. The French therefore, having advertisement of this design, got 
x Herb. ut supra p. 30.  one Pregent, a Knight of Rhodes, with four Galleys to pass the Straits, and come into Britanny, where divers good Ships were appointed to their aid: but till he came directed 
y Herb. ut supra p. 30. , that they should keep within the Haven of Breast, and not encounter with the English, who lay at Anchor in sight of them. The English therefore resolving to attempt them in the midst of their defences, at length entered 
z Herb. ut supra p. 30.  the Haven, where the French Fleet lay, under the defence of many Plat-forms, raised on the land besides Fireships.  
Being thus prepared, this Lord Admiral advertised 
a Ib.  the King thereof; advising him to come in person, to have the glory of the Action. But the King, in stead of coming, wrote 
b Ib.  sharply to him, with command to do his duty. Whereof he grew so apprehensive, that he hazarded his own person too rashly; first sending 
c Ib.  out his boats to make a show of landing. Whereupon the French flocked 
d Ib.  to the Shore, to the number of ten thousand; the English in those Boats, being not above fifteen-hundred: and, landing over against Breast, burned 
e Ib.  the Country in sight of the Castle, thinking not fit to do any more till victuals came. But soon after, six Galleys of the Enemy's and two Foists, under Pregent, putting 
f Ib.  in near Conquer (a little below Breast) notice thereof being given to this our Admiral; attended with four choice Captains, he resolved to board them; and entering 
g Ib.  into one of those two Galleys, which the English had only at that time there, did board 
h Ib.  that Galley in which Pregent was, with his Sword and Target, one Carroz, a Spanish Cavalier, and seventeen English attending him; commanding 
i Ib. , that his own Galley should be grappled to the Enemies. But, whether the French he wed in sunder the Cable, or the Mariners let it sl●p for fear of the Ordinance; the English Galley ●●ll 
k Ib.  off, so that this noble person was left 
l Ib.  in the hands of his enemies: Of whom there could no other account 
m Ib.  be given by his own men, than that, when he was past all hope of recovering his Galley, he took his Whistle from his neck, and threw it into the Sea.  
His loss being therefore known; and the French Admiral sent to, to signify what was become of him; Pregent answered 
n Ib. , that they had none but one Mariner; who told him, that a certain person whom they bore overboard with their Pikes, was their Admiral.  
This is all I can say of him, other than that he was a Knight 
o Instit. &c of the Garter per F. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter, and that he married 
p Vinc. Co●●. 355.  Alice Sister to Henry Lovel Lord Morley, Widow of Sir William Parker Knight.  
Of his third Son the Lord Edmund, 
Edmund.  it appears 
q Herb ut supra p. 4●; & 44. ; that at Flodden-field, 5 H. 8. he and the Lord Thomas Howard his elder Brother, led the Vanguard; and that at first he was in some distress; through the singular valour of the Earls of Lenox and Argyl●: but, that the Lord Dacres coming to his succour, and one Heron, the fight was renewed. This Lord Edmund was 
r Stow's Ann.  at that time also a Knight, and Marshal of the Host.  
It is affirmed 
s Ib.  by some of our Historians, that being got upon the Hill side, with his wing, the Lord Hume, with those two Earls of Lenox and Argyle encountered him so fiercely; that with their Spears on foot, they beat down and broke that whole Band of the English; so that he was in a manner left alone, and felled to the ground. Also that had not the Bastard Heron come to his rescue, he had been slain; but he bringing with him a strong Troop of Horse (which, during his banishment from England and Scotland, he had cunningly trained up in Robberies) by his means he escaped again to the English Vanguard.  
And in 12 H. 8. upon that famous interview 
* Stow's Ann.  betwixt King Henry the eight and Francis the first of France, whereat all ●eats of Arms were performed for the space of thirty days, betwixt Ardres and Guisnes, he was 
† Stow's Ann.  one of the Challengers on the part of the English.  
To his first Wife this Lord Edmund married 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  joice, Daughter to Sir Richard Culpeper of Hollingburn in Kent Knight; by whom he had Issue 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three Sons; Henry, who died young; Sir George, Knighted in Scotland 1 E. 6. by Edward Duke of Somerset; and Sir Charles slain in France; all without Issue. And 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  five Daughters; Margaret married to Sir Thomas Arundel Knight (Grandfather to Thomas the first Lord Arundel of Wardour.) Catherine Queen of England, fifth Wife to King Henry the 8th. Marry married to Edmund Trafford of Trafford, in Com. Lanc. Esq joice to john Stanney of ... in Com. Hunt. Esq and Isabel to ... Baynton.  
To his second Wife he married 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Dorothy, Daughter of Thomas Troy's Esq but had no Issue by her.  
¶ Having done with these younger branches, I now proceed with Thomas, 
Thomas.  the eldest Son to this last mentioned Duke. In 3 H. 8. he commanded 
* Herb. ut supra p. 16.  in one of those Ships, which chased, fought with, and took that famous Pirate Sir Andrew Barton Knight (his younger Brother the Lord Edward being then Lord Admiral.) And accompanied 
z Ib. p. 20 & p. 24.  Thomas Marquess Dorset into Spain, in order to the joining with the King of that Realm against the French, and to invade Guienne. And being there, the Marquess falling sick 
a Ib. p. 20 & p. 24. , had the command 
b Ib. p. 20 & p. 24.  of the English Army.  
In 5 H. 8. upon 
c Ib. p. 32.  the death of the Lord Edward his Brother, in 〈◊〉 attempt at Breast (being 
d Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  then Knight of the most noble order of the Garter) he was constituted 
* Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  Lord Admiral in his stead. Whereupon, bringing the Fleet out of Harbour, he so scoured 
e Godw. p. 12 & 13.  the Seas, as not a Fisherboat of the French durst adventure forth. At last, landing 
f Godw. p. 12 & 13.  in Witsand-Bay, he ransacked 
g Godw. p. 12 & 13.  all the Country thereabouts, and without resistance returned 
h Godw. p. 12 & 13.  safe to his Ships. Upon 
i Godw. p. 12 & 13.  that Invasion of King james the fourth of Scotland, he landed 
k Ib. p. 19 & 20.  a veterane Troop of five thousand Men of tried valour, and haughty Spirits, in regard of their former naval victories obtained under his command. And, having met 
l Herb. ut supra p. 42, & 43.  the Earl of Surrey (his Father) than General of the English Army, at Alnwick, when his Father sent an Herald to bid Battle to the Scots, He also in particular desired 
m Herb. ut supra p. 42, & 43. , the Herald to let the King know; that in regard he could not meet with any of the Scottish-ships at Sea, he thought fit to land, to the end he might justify Sir Andrew Barton's death. Adding 
n Herb. ut supra p. 42, & 43.  that as he looked for no mercy from his Enemies, so he would spare none but the King only, if he came in his hands. And, to make all this good, would be in the Vanguard of the Battle.  
Also, when the English Army was put in order to Fight at Flodden-Field, himself with his Brother Sir Edmund commanded 
o Ib. b. 43.  the Vanguard. And when he saw his said Brother in some distress; having, with Sir Edward Stanley, foiled 
p Ib. p. 44.  their opposites, he came 
q Ib. p. 44.  in to his succour. In consideration of which great services, upon the first of February following (which was the day of his Father's advancement to the title of Duke of Norff.) he was created 
r Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 2. m. 11.  Earl of Surrey. After which, the next ensuing year (viz. 6 H. 8.) upon some dispute 
t Journ. of Parl. de eodem anno.  in Parliament concerning his place there; it was declared 
u Journ. of Parl. de eodem anno. , that he should sit according to his creation, and not as a Duke's eldest Son: saving to him, out of Parliament, his Precedence, according to his dignity and Honour: as also, that if upon search of Records, it should thereafter be found, that an higher place in Parliament did of right belong to him, it should be allowed.  
In 12 H. 8. Gerald Fitz-Gerald Earl of Kildare, being displaced 
x Herb. ut supra p. 109.  from his office of Lord Deputy of Ireland, he was constituted 
y Herb. ut supra p. 109.  Deputy in his stead, and went thither in April the same year. Whence he returned 
z Stow's Ann.  in january the following year (being recalled 
a Herb. ut supra p. 123.  by the King) after he had (amongst other services) repressed 
b Herb. ut supra p. 123.  those eruptions of the Oneales' and O Carols, and governed 
c Herb. ut supra p. 123.  so acceptably, that he gained the love of all the civil people of that Country; leaving 
d Herb. ut supra p. 123.  (after a Parliament, by him held there, from june An. 1521 to the end of March 1522.) Piers Butler Deputy in his stead.  
In 14 H. 8. having fitted 
e Godw. p. 56.  the Fleet, he landed 
f Godw. p. 56.  near Morleys in Brittanny; forced the Town, and burned it; and having wasted the Country thereabouts, went 
g Godw. p. 56.  into Picardy, to join with the Imperialists. Then laid Siege 
h Stow's An.  to Hesding: but the Winter approaching he quitted 
i Stow's An.  it again. And, having burnt 
k Harb. ut supra p. 1●2.  Marquis, and some other places, near the English-pale, returned. In this 14 year of King H. 8. 4 Dec. he was constituted 
l Pat. 14 H. 8. p. 1.  Lord Treasurer, (as his Father Thomas Duke of Norfolk had formerly been:) and upon the sixth of Febr. next ensuing, was made 
m Ib. p. 2.  General of the King's whole Army, then designed to march against the Scots; all this being in his Father's life time.  
In 16 H. 8. upon his Father's death, he had a special livery 
n Pat. 16 H. 8. p. 1.  of his Lands, 16 julii; and upon the 20 th'▪ of the same month, was again made General 
o Autog in 〈◊〉. Cotton.  of the Army at that time raised to advance into Scotland, in order 
p Herb. ut supra p 162.  to the setting of the young King free, whom the Duke of Albani, (Regent in his minority) had kept at Sterling. Whence he was brought 
q Herb. ut supra p 162.  to Edinburgh, and took upon him the government. In 17 H. 8. he obtained a grant 
r Pat. 17 H 8. p. 2.  in reversion of the Castle, Honour, and Manor of Folkingham; as also of the Manors of Cathorpe, Westburgh, Supton, Dodyngton, Ryskington, Aslakby, Welborn, Saperton, Winterton, Burthorpe, Lynwode, Beaumond and B●yons, in Com. Linc. Likewise of the reversion of the Manors and Tenements of Huntgate, and Beaumond, called Beaumont's Tenements, in the City of Lincoln, with the advousons of Churches thereunto belonging. And in August the same year, was constituted 
s He●b ut supra p. 180.  one of the Commissioners for making peace with the French.  
In 21 H. 8. upon 
t Stow's An.  the fall of Cardinal Wolsey, it being thought 
u Stow's An.  sit, by most of the great Lords, that he should be removed to some large distance from the King; this Dake bade 
x Stow's An. ▪ Cromwell tell him, that it was fit he should go to his charge at York (being Archbishop of that Province:) And, after he saw, that he made no haste thither, commanded 
y Stow's An.  Cromwell to tell him farther; that if he got not away, he would tear him with his teeth. Upon the first of December, the same year, he was one of the Lords who subscribed 
z Herb. ut supra p. 274.  the Articles against that great Cardinal. And upon the dissolution 
a Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Monastery of Feli●to (alias Filchesto) in Com. Suff. in 22 H. 8. by the Authority of Pope Clement the Sevenths' Bull, in order to the Foundation of those two Famous Colleges in Oxford and Ipswich, which Cardinal Wolsey first purposed; that design failing by the Cardnal's fall; this Duke obtained a grant 
b Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  in Fee of that Religious House, at Filchesto, with all that belonged thereto, as by the Patent, bearing date 7 Apr. 22 H. 8. appeareth.  
About this time also he was one of the Peers, who subscribed 
c Herb. ut supra p. 306.  that Declaration, then sent to the Pope, whereby they gave him a modest intimation, that the allowance of his Supremacy here would be endangered, in case he did not comply with King Henry in that Cause of his divorce from Queen Katherine. In 24 H. 8. he attended 
d Stow's An.  King Henry (amongst other of the Nobility) to Calais, and thence to Boloin, where the King was most magnificently received by the King of France. And, shortly after this, upon advertisement 
e Ibid. , that the Pope, the Emperor, and the King of France were to meet at Nice; he was one (and indeed the chief) of the Ambassadors, sent 
f Ibid.  to the King of France, to accompany him thither; and there to commune with his Holiness concerning his delay touching that divorce.  
In this year also he obtained a grant 
g Pat. 24 H. 8. p. 2●  in Fee, of the Manors of Acton- Burnell, Holgat, Abbiton, Millenchop, Langdon, Chatwall, Smythcote, Wolstanton, Uppyngton, and Rushbury in Com. Salop. with the advowsons of the Churches thereunto belonging. And in 25 H. 8. (28 Maii) upon the Surrender of Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk was Constituted 
h Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 2.  Earl Marshal of England: as also 
i Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 2.  Viceroy of Ireland. Soon after that likewise, he was employed 
k Herb. ut supra p. 358, & 359.  (together with the Lord Rochfort) to King Francis of France, to attend him to Marfleles, where the Pope and that King were to have an Interview; but when he came into France, and acquainted King Francis with his Instructions, he declined 
l Herb. ut supra p. 358, & 359.  the Journey.  
In 27 H. 8. he was again sent 
m Ib. p. 383.  into France, with the Bishop of Ely, to treat with the Commissioners of King Francis, touching a revocation of that censure, which the Pope had given against King Henry, by reason that he had divorced himself from Queen Katherine: and in 28 H. 8. marched 
n Ib. p. 413.  with considerable Forces into Yorkshire, to the assistance of the Earl of Shrewsbury, for the suppressing of that Insurrection there, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, raised by reason of the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries the preceding year. In 31 H. 8. having purchased 
o Ib. p. 445. , from the Abbot and Covent of Sibton, in Com. Norff. the scite of that Religious House, and all the Lands thereto belonging; he procured a special Act 
p Ib. p. 445.  in the Parliament then held, that the same purchase should not be prejudicial to him. Which shows, that the King then resolved to unite the rest of the Abby-Lands to the Crown.  
In 32 H. 8. (29 jan.) he was constituted 
q Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 5.  Lieutenant-General of all the King's Forces beyond Trent: and shortly after sent 
r Herb. ut supra p. 451.  Ambassador into France, to offer the assistance of King Henry for the recovery of Milan. In 34 H. 8. (1 Sept.) being made 
s Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 1.  Captain-General of all the King's Forces in the North; he entered 
t Herb. ut supra p. 483. etc.  Scotland with an Army, in October following, and wasted 
u Herb. ut supra p. 483. etc.  the Marches; there staying 
x Herb. ut supra p. 483. etc. , without any offer of Battle by the Scots till the midst of November. And in 36 H. 8. being made 
y Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 8.  Captain-General of the Rearward of the King's Army, then designed for France: as also General of the whole until the King's coming over; he was sent 
z Godw. p. 190.  to Besiege Montrueil. Also, upon the King's advance to Boloine, he led 
a Herb. ut supra p. 511.  the Vanguard of his Army, which was clad 
b Herb. ut supra p. 511.  in Blue-coats, guarded with Red; having Caps and Hose particoloured, and suitable.  
But 
c Ibid. p. 561. etc. , after all these great and signal Services in 38 H. 8. (12 Dec.) diverse of the Nobility, who bore no good will to him, by reason 
d Ibid. p. 561. etc.  he had used some expressions, tending to their dishonour, as new-raised men; took advantage 
e Ibid. p. 561. etc.  of the King's weakness (he then declining apace, and being not far from Death) and put 
f Ibid. p. 561. etc.  jealousies into his Head of some danger by his greatness (his own Ladies discontents towards him, not a little furthering it; she having been separated from him, for more than four years before) he was suddenly apprehended, and committed 
g Ibid. p. 561. etc.  to the Tower; the King being so far incensed against him, through sinister suggestions; that he did not only give order 
h Ibid. p. 565.  to seize his Goods; but to advertise 
i Ibid. p. 565.  his Ambassadors in Foreign parts, that he and his Son had conspired to take upon them the Government during his Life; and after his Death to get the Prince into their Hands.  
Of his great merits, for his manifold services, both to the King and Realm (having been so famous for his noble exploits, both in France and Scotland) that which hath already been said is testimony sufficient: but, notwithstanding 
k 〈…〉  all that he had done, and that he submitted himself with all humility to the King's mercy; had not the Death of the King (which happened soon after) prevented it; 'tis thought 
l 〈…〉  he should have lost his Head, as his most noble Son, the Earl of Surrey did; the one (as hath been said 
m Sir Walter 〈◊〉 in his Pref. to his Hist. of the World.  by a judicious person) whose deservings he knew not how to value; having never omitted any thing that concerned his own Honour, and the King's service: the other never having committed any thing worthy of his displeasure: the one exceeding valiant and advised; the other no less valiant than learned, and of excellent hopes. For they were both of them attainted 
n Journ. of Parl.  by special Bills in the Parliament then held; the Bills passing 
o Journ. of Parl.  upon the 20th of january, which was 
p Stow's Ann.  but eight days before the King departed this Life, and then languishing.  
And, notwithstanding the Death of King Henry, so powerful were his Enemies, in the beginning of King Edward the Sixths' Reign, that pardon 
q Godw. p. 212.  was given by Proclamation, to all persons, for all Crimes whatsoever, six only excepted; whereof he (as one 
* Life of Edw. 6. by Sir John Hayw. p. 6.  observes) was the chief.  
By his Testament 
r More qu. 14. , whereunto is no date, but proved 8 Nou. an. 1554. (1 & 2 Ph. & M.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried where his Executors should think most convenient; and died 
s Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  at Kenynghall in Com. Norff.  
He Married 
t Ibid.  twice; First Anne one of the Daughters to King Edward the Fourth, by whom he had Issue 
u Ibid.  one only Son, called Thomas, who dying young 3 Aug. 23 H. 7. was buried 
x Ibid.  at Lambeth.  
Secondly 
y Ibid.  Elizabeth, Daughter to Edward Duke of Buckingham; by whom he had Issue 
z Ibid.  two Sons; Henry Earl of Surrey, beheaded in his life time (as I shall farther show by and by) and Thomas. 
Thomas Lord Howard of Bindon.  Also one Daughter called Mary, Married 
a Ibid.  to Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund, natural Son to King Henry the Eighth.  
Which Thomas (the second Son) having Married 
b Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 2.  Elizabeth, second of the two Daughters and Coheirs of john Lord Marney, and Christian his Wife, Daughter and Heir of Sir Roger Newburgh Knight, in 22 H. 8. had Livery 
c Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Lands of her Inheritance: and in 1 Mariae was restored 
d Rot. Parl. 1 M. p. 1. n. 9  in blood. In 1 Eliz. he was also, by Letters Patent, bearing date 13 jan. advanced 
e Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 3.  to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Howard of Bindon, in Com. Dors. And, upon the 25th of the same Month, being summoned 
f Journ. of Parl.  to the Parliament then held, took his place 
g Journ. of Parl.  accordingly.  
By this Elizabeth he had Issue 
h Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  four Sons; 1. Henry, who succeeded him in his Honour; 2. Thomas, 3. Francis, and 4. Giles: and two Daughters; Elizabeth, who died unmarried; and Grace Wedded to john, Son and Heir to Sir john Horsey of Clifton, in Com. Dors. Knight. He had 
i Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  likewise three other Wives; Gartrude Daughter of Sir William Light of Billesdon, in Com. Somers. Knight, by whom he had Issue a Son 
k Rowe qu. 13. , called Charles' Light, alias Howard. To his third Wife 
l Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mabel, Daughter of Nicholas Burton of Carshalton in Com. Surr. Esq on whom he begot one only Daughter, called Frances, first Married 
m Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to Henry Pranel, Citizen and Vintner of London; secondly to Edward Seamour Earl of Hartford; and lastly, to Lodowick Duke of Lenox. And to his Fourth Wife, Margaret, Daughter 
n Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to Henry Manning of Greenwich, in Kent, by whom he had no Issue.  
This Thomas Viscount Howard of Bindon, by his Testament 
o Rowe, ut supra.  bearing date 24 Maii 23 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried at Marnhull, in Com. Dors. and appointed that a Tomb should be there made for him, and for Gartrude and Mabel his late Wives; as also for the Lady Margaret then his Wife: the Probate whereof bears date 14 Febr. an. 1582. (25 Eliz.) whereby it seems that he died not long before.  
To whom succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his eldest Son. Which Henry took to Wife 
p Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Frances, the Daughter of Sir Peter Mewtas Knight, and by her had Issue 
q Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  one sole Daughter and Heir, called Douglasse, Married to Sir Arthur Gorge Knight. Which Henry dying 
r Ibid.  without Issue Male, Thomas 
Thomas.  his younges Brother enjoyed 
s Ibid.  the Title of Viscount Howard of Bindon; and was Installed 
t Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, at Windsor, 20 Maii an. 1606. (4 jac.) This Thomas Married 
u Ex stemmate.  ... the Daughter of ... Duffeild, but died 
x Ex stemmate.  without Issue.  
¶ Having now finished the Line of these Viscount's Howard of Bindon, I return to Henry, eldest Son to the last mentioned Thomas Duke of Norff.  
This Henry, 
Henry Earl of Surrey.  bearing the Title of Earl of Surrey, in his Father's life time (as a Duke's eldest Son) upon the first of May 32 H. 8. was 
y Stow's Ann.  one of the chief of those, that jousted at Westminster, as Defendants, against Sir john Dudley, Sir Thomas Seymour, and others Challengers. And, in 34 H. 8. marched 
z Herb. ut supra p. 483.  in the Army (whereof his Father had the Command as Lieutenant-General) which in October that year, entered 
a Herb. ut supra p. 483.  Scotland, and burned divers Villages. In 36 H. 8. upon that expedition to Boloin, in France, he was 
b Stow's Ann.  Field-Marshal of the English Army: and, after the winning thereof (being then 
c Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 13.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter) was (3 Sept.) 37 H. 8. Constituted 
d Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 13.  the King's Lieutenant and Captain-General of all his Army within the Town and County of Boloine.  
This Earl (saith 
e P. 203.  Godwine) was of a ripe wit, and endued with great learning; so that the Eulogy afterwards given to his Son Henry Earl of Northampton; that he was the learnedst amongst the Nobility, and the most noble amongst the learned, might have been as fitly applied to him; being also a person very gracious with the people; expert in the Art military, and esteemed fit for public Government. Which great Virtues were too great faults: for the King, being jealous of him, resolved to cut him off: Treason therefore was objected against him; and, upon that surmise, he was sent to the Tower with his Father.  
That which he had chiefly laid to his charge, was 
f Herb. ut supra p. 562.  from the affirmation of Sir Richard Suthwell Knight, who said, that he knew certain things of him, which touched his fidelity to the King. Unto which accusation, in the presence of the Lord Chancellor Audley, and others, he affirmed 
g Herb. ut supra p. 562.  himself a True man; desiring 
h Herb. ut supra p. 562.  to be tried by Justice; or that he might fight in his Shirt with Suthwell. But that which I find to be the principal thing against him, was 
i Godw. p. ●04.  the bearing the Arms of King Edward the Confessor, with his own: and that 
k Herb. ut supra p. 564.  a servant of his had been in Italy with Cardinal Pole, and was by him received at his return. For which he was arraigned 
l Ib. p. 565.  at Guild-Hall, upon the 13th of january 38 H. 8. before the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Mayor, and other Commissioners. And, being 
m Ib. p. 565.  a person of great understanding, sharp wit, and deep courage, defended 
n Ib. p. 565.  himself sundry ways: sometimes denying the Accusations as false, and weakening the credit of his Adversaries. Sometimes interpreting the words, wherewith he was charged, in a far different sense than they were represented. As to the bearing his Arms, he vouched 
o Godw. p. 〈◊〉.  the opinion of the Heralds therein. And, upon 
p Herb ut supra.  the producing a witness against him; who pretended, that upon discourse with him, whereupon he used such high words, as that a braving answer was returned; he made no other defence 
q Herb ut supra.  to the Jury, than that he left it to them to judge, whether it were probable, that this man should use such expressions to the Earl of Surrey, and he not strike him again.  
In Conclusion, pleading 
r Ibid.  Not Guilty; the Jury, being not of the Peers, but a Common Enquest, Condemned 
s Ibid.  him. Whereupon, having judgement of death, he was Beheaded 
t Ibid.  on Tower-Hill, 19 jan. an. 1547. (38 H. 8.) his Father then living; and buried 
u Stow's Surv● p. 131. a.  in the Church of All-Hallows Berking, near the place of his Execution. But afterwards translated 
x Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 85●.  to Framlyngham in Com. Suff. where he lieth honourably Entombed, with this Epitaph;  
Henrico Howardo, Thomae secundi Ducis Norfolciae filio primogenito; Thomae tertii patri; Comiti Surreiae, & Georgiani Ordinis equiti aurato, immaturè anno salutis 1546. abrept●; & Franciscae ●xori ejus, filiae Iohannis Comitis Oxoniae; Henricus Howardus, Comes Northamptoniae, filius secundo genitus, hoc supremum pietatis in parents Monumentum posuit, A. D. 1614  
By this Frances his Wife, Daughter to john Earl of Oxford, he left Issue 
y Vinc. corr. p. 357.  two Sons; Thomas and Henry: as also three Daughters; jane Married to Charles Earl of Westmoreland; Margaret to Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton, and Catherine to Henry Lord Berkley.  
Which Henry 
Henry Earl of Northampton.  was with his three Sisters, jane, Margaret and Catherine, restored 
z Journ. of Parl.  in blood, in the Parliament held 1 Eliz. And, being a person highly esteemed of, for his great learning ... Maii, 1 jac. was made choice 
a Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  o● for one of that King's Privy-Council. Also 1 jan. next following, constituted 
b Pat. 1 Jac. p. 6.  Warden of the Cinque-Ports, and Constable of Dovor-Castle. And upon the 13th of March next ensuing, advanced 
c Ib. p. 23.  to the honour of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Howard of Marnhill; as also 
d Ib. p. 23.  to the dignity of Earl of Northampton. Likewise, soon after that, made 
e Ib. p. 10.  one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England: and upon the 24th of April, an. 1605. (3 jac.) Installed 
f Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  Knight of the Garter. Furthermore, upon the 29th of April, an. 1608. (6 jac.) he was made 
g Ibid.  Lord Privy-Seal. And, having never Married, departed 
h Ibid.  this life, at that House of his, near Charing-Cross (built by himself, out of the ruins of a certain Religious House, which stood there, called Rouncevall) 15 junii, an. 1614 (12 jac.) whereupon he had Burial in the Church of Dovor-Castle, under a goodly Monument of white Marble, with this Epitaph; which briefly pointeth at what is farther memorable of him.  
Henricus howard's, Henriei Comitis Surriae filius, Thomae secundi Ducis Norfolciae n●pos, Baro Howard de Marnhill, Privati Sigilli Custos; Castri Doverensis Constabularius, Quinque Portuum Custos, Cancellarius, & Admirallus: jacobe, magnae Britanniae Regi ab intimis Conciliis; Ordinis Periscelidis Eques auratus, & Academiae Cantabrigiensis Cancellarius; inter Nobiles literatissimus; Inspem resurgendi in Christo hic conditur. Obiit xv. die junii MDC xiv.  
Inclytus hic Comes tria Hospitalis fundavit, & latefundiis dotavit: Vn●m Grenewici in Cantio, in quo viginti Egeni & Praefectus: Alterum Cluni in Comitatu Salopiae, in quo xii Egeni cum Praefecto: Tertium ad Castrum Rising, in comitatu Norfolciae, in quo xii Pa●perculae cum Gubernatrice imperpetuum alantur.  
johanne Griffitho, huic Comiti ab Epistolis, curante, positum.  
¶ Having done with this collateral branch, I come to Thomas, 
Thomas.  the eldest Son to Henry Earl of Surrey (so cut off in 38 H. 8. as hath been observed) which Thomas, upon the death of his Grandfather Thomas Duke of Norfolk in 1 Mariae, became his next and hereditary Successor; being the same year fully restored 
i Rot. Parl. 1. M. n. 31.  in blood; the Act for his Grandfather's attainder being then made void. And in 2 Mariae, upon that Insurrection 
k Godw. p. 289.  of the Kentish-men, in opposition to the Queen's marriage with King Philip of Spain (headed by Sir Thomas Wyatt) was sent 
l Godw. p. 289.  with some small Forces of the Queen's Guards, and other of the Londoners to suppress them.  
In 1 Eliz. he was installed 
m Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  Knight of the most noble order of the Garter: and in 3 Eliz. constituted 
n Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  Lieutenant-General for the Northern-parts of this Realm: Whereupon he went to Berwick and made a League 
o Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  with the Scots. But they flying out again, he had some sleight skirmishes 
p Ib.  with them. In An. 1566. (9 Eliz.) he was 
q Ibid.  by the French, honoured with Knighthood▪ of the Order of St. Michael. But in 11 Eliz. the Queen of England suspected 
r Ibid.  him, for too great a favourer of the Queen of Scots: So that, shortly after, 'twas rumoured 
s Ibid.  that he would marry her; having been solicited 
t Ibid.  thereto by Sir Nicholas Throkmorton; and encouraged 
u Ibid. , through the assistance of Robert Earl of Leicester, to obtain Queen Eliz. assent; many of the Nobility liking 
x Ib.  well thereof, in case the Queen were content. But she being utterly averse thereto, rebuked 
y Ib.  him much for his attempts in that kind. Whereupon he quitted the Court, and retired 
z Ib.  into Norfolk: Nevertheless resolved 
a Ib.  to make her his Wife.  
Which being discovered, he was cast into prison 
b Ibid.  in 14 Eliz. And the next ensuing year (sc. an. 1572.) upon the sixteenth of january, brought to his Trial 
c Ibid.  in Westminster-Hall, before George Earl of Shrewsbury, made Lord high Steward of England for that occasion. The charge 
d Ibid.  laid against him, being; that he conspired the dethroning of Queen Eliz. and bringing in Foreign-forces. Likewise, whereas he knew, that the Queen of Scots had quartered the Arms of England, and aspired at the Crown; he had, without consulting Queen Eliz. gone about to marry her; and lent her great sums of Money contrary to his promise, and his own Handwriting. Moreover, that he had supplied the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland with moneys; who having broke out into open Rebellion, were fled into Scotland. Also, that he had sought for Auxiliary forces from the Pope, the Spaniard, and the Duke of Albany, for setting that Queen at liberty, and restoring the Romish Religion in this Realm: and had been aiding to Heriz, and other the enemies to Queen Eliz. in Scotland.  
Putting himself therefore upon the Trial of his Peers, they pronounced 
e Ib.  him guilty; whereupon he had Judgement of Death; and accordingly was beheaded 
f Ib.  on Tower-Hill, upon the second of june 15 Eliz. to the great grief of many.  
This last mentioned Duke married 
g Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  three Wives; First Marry, Daughter and one of the Heirs to Henry Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel. Which Mary died 
h I. 15. in Officio Arm. f. 255. a.  at Arundel- House in the Strand, 25 Aug. 1557. (4 & 5 Ph. & M.) and was buried 
i I. 15. in Officio Arm. f. 255. a.  in St. Clements-Church near Temple-Bar: by whom he had Issue 
k Catal. of Nob ut supra.  Philip his Son and Heir. He secondly married 
l Catal. of Nob ut supra.  Margaret, Daughter and sole Heir to Thomas Lord A●dley, of Walden, and Chancellor of England, Widow of the Lord Henry Dudley (a younger Son to john Duke of Northumberland) slain at St. Quintin's in Picardy An. 1557. by whom he had Issue 
m Catal. of Nob ut supra.  two Sons; Thomas afterwards made Earl of Suffolk, and William: and two Daughters; Elizabeth, who died in her Infancy, and Margaret married to Robert Sackvile Earl of Dorset. He lastly married 
n Catal. of Nob ut supra.  Elizabeth, Daughter of Sir Francis Leiburne Knight, Widow of Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillesland; but by her had no Issue.  
The title of Duke of Norfolk being, by the attainder of this Thomas, thus taken away; Philip 
Philip Earl of Arundel.  his eldest Son was called Earl of Arundel, as owner of Arundel-Castle, by descent from his Mother; it having anciently been adjudged 
o Rot. Parl. 11 H. 6.  in Parliament to be a local dignity, so that the possessors thereof should enjoy that title of Honour. Whereupon he had by that appellation, summons 
p Journ. of Parl.  to the next ensuing Parliament, begun at Westminster 16 jan. 23 Eliz. and after that, in the same Parliament, was, by a special Act, restored 
q Ib.  in blood. But not long after this, by the Artifices 
r An. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1584. 27 Eliz.  of Robert Earl of Leicester, and Secretary Walsingham, for the entrapping 
s An. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1584. 27 Eliz.  of those eminent persons, who were of the Romish Religion, counterfeit Letters 
t An. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1584. 27 Eliz.  being dispersed; this Earl Philip was confined 
u An. Eliz. ut supra in an. 1584. 27 Eliz.  to his own House, as was also Henry Earl of Northumberland. By reason 
x Ib.  whereof; and because he was shortly after much terrified 
y Ib.  with the severity of certain Laws, then made against Jesuits and Priests; and in regard 
z Ib.  he stood much devoted to the Religion of the Church of Rome, he resolved 
a Ib.  to betake himself unto an austere and retired life beyond the Seas; but in the first place to represent 
b Ib.  his grief to the Queen, by a Letter; which he determined 
c Ib.  should be delivered unto her after his departure; wherein 
d Ib.  he complained of the malice of his powerful adversaries, which he could not withstand, and their triumphing over his Innocence: putting her also in mind of the unhappy fate of his Ancestors, his Great-Grandfather suffering in like manner; his Grandfather also losing his Head upon a slender occasion; and his Father, who never bore any evil thought to his Prince, yet being circumvented by his adversaries, came to the same end. And therefore, that he might not so perish, but live retired, for his Souls-health; he left his Country, but not his Loyalty to Her his Sovereign.  
But, before this Letter could be delivered, being gone 
e Ib.  into Sussex, there to take shipping in an obscure Creek; what through 
f Ib.  the treachery of some of his servants, and the Master of the Ship, he was apprehended, and committed 
g Ib.  prisoner to the Tower. And being thus imprisoned, a Charge 
h Ib.  was brought against him into the Star-Chamber, that he had supported Romish-Priests, contrary to Law: As also, that he held Intelligence with Cardinal allen, and Parsons the Jesuit, the Queen's enemies. Likewise, that he had, by a public writing, declined the Justice of the Realm, with purpose to be gone. Whereupon 
i Ib. ; though he professed his Allegiance to the Queen, and love to his Country, excusing himself for his ignorance of the Laws, through his Zeal to divine contemplations, and submitted himself to the censure of that Court, they fined 
k Ib.  him at ten thousand pounds, and doomed him to imprisonment during the Queen's pleasure. And, as if all this had not been enough; upon suspicion that he favoured the Spaniard; in 32 Eliz. he was brought to his Trial 
l Ib.  by his Peers, in Westminster-Hall, before Henry Earl of Derby, Lord High Steward for that occasion.  
The substance of his charge 
m Ib.  being, that he had contracted a strict friendship with Cardinal allen, and Parsons the Jesuit, and other traitorous people, who had conspired the ruin of their Prince and Country; by stirring up, both Foreigners, as well as Subjects, for restoring the Romish-Religion: Also that he had sent Letters to Cardinal allen by Weston (alias Burgess) the Priest, for advancing the Catholic cause; and, upon that account, resolved to quit the Realm. That he was privy to the Bull of Sixtus Quintus the Pope, whereby he had excommunicated the Queen, and exposed this Realm to the Spaniard. That, being a prisoner in the Tower, he had caused Mass to be celebrated, for the good success of the Spanish Fleet; and likewise, for that purpose, had conceived private prayers.  
To which hepleaded 
n Ib.  Not guilty. But, being found guilty, had Sentence 
o Ib.  of death pronounced against him, (being then but thirty three years of age.) Whence, being carried back to the Tower, and his Execution forborn; he totally applied 
p Ib.  himself to his devotions, and to an austere and strict course of life until the nineteenth of November An. 1595. (38 Eliz.) that he there died 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B. : leaving Issue 
r Inter Brevia de Certiorare de anno 2 Jac. n. 6.  by Anne his Wife, Daughter of Thomas, and Sister and Coheir to George Lord Dacres of Gillesland, Thomas his only Child.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  being restored 
r Inter Brevia de Certiorare de anno 2 Jac. n. 6.  in blood, in the Parliament held at Westminster 1 jac. and to all such Titles of Honour and Precedence, as the before specified Philip Earl of Arundel, his Father, lost by his attainder: As also to the Honour, State, and Dignity of Earl of Surrey; and to such dignity of Baronies only, as Thomas late Duke of Norfolk, his Grandfather, lost by his attainder; was installed 
s Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  Knight of the most noble order of the Garter 13 Maii An. 1611. (9 jac.) After which he traveled 
t Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  with his Lady into Italy; but in November An. 1614 (12 jac.) returned 
u Annal. R. Jac. ut supra. .  
And upon the 29 of Aug. 19 jac. was constituted 
x Pat. 19 Jac. p. 13.  Earl Marshal of England for life, with a pension of two thousand pounds per annum. Whereupon reviving that honourable Court, which had anciently been held by the Constable and Martial jointly; wherein remedy was given for such abusive provocations, as might occasion no little bloodshed by Duels, or other more mischievous ways of revenge: and some scruple being made, as to the Jurisdiction of the Earl-Marshal alone, without the Constable; the next ensuing year, he obtained other Letters Patent 
y Pat. 10 Jac. , bearing date 1 Aug. 20 jac. whereby that King, after mature advice had with the Lords of his Council, upon the point, did declare; that in the vacancy of the Constable of England, the Earl Marshal had the like jurisdiction in that Court, as both Constable and Marshal jointly ever exercised; commanding him to proceed accordingly. Which he thereupon did, with much Honour to himself and his authority; and to the great satisfaction of the Nobility and Gentry of this Realm, in cases where they received such affronts and injuries, for which, by the rule of the Common Law, no redress could be had; until by the Votes of a predominant party, in the late Long-Parliament, his jurisdiction in that Court was blasted.  
This most noble Earl a little before the Coronation of King Charles the first, was joined in Commission 
z Pat. 1 Car. ●. p. 5. in dorso.  with William Earl of Pembroke, to make such persons Knights of the Bath, as the King should then think fit to call to that dignity. And in 9 Car. 1. constituted 
a Pat. 9 Car. 1. p. 1.  Chief Justice of all the Forests North of Trent. Moreover, in 16 Car. 1. he was made 
b Pat. 16 Car. 1. p. 3. in dorso.  General of the Army, then raised to march into the North; the Scots at that time being in Arms with no small numbers.  
And, by reason of his special services and great merits; as also, in respect of his lineal descent from Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, (a younger Son to King Edward the first) was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 6 junii, in the 20. year of the same King's reign, advanced 
c Pat. 20 C●r. 1.  to the title of Earl of Norfolk.  
Shortly after which, discerning the flames of War (occasioned by the prevalent party in the late Long Parliament) more and more to increase; his age being also such as rendered him not fit for further military employments, he obtained leave from the King to travel. Whereupon going to Milan in Italy, he there departed this life upon the 4 day of October An. 1646. After which his Corpse being brought over into England, was buried at Arundel in Sussex.  
Leaving Issue, by the Lady Alathea his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury, two sons surviving; 1 Henry called Lord Mowbray and Maltravers; and secondly Sir William Howard Knight of the Bath: who by reason 
d Pat 16 Car. 1. p. 8.  of his marriage with Mary Sister and sole Heir to Henry Lord Stafford, was by Letters Patent, bearing date 12 Sept. 16 Car. 1. advanced 
e Pat 16 Car. 1. p. 8.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Stafford, and she the said Mary of 
f Pat 16 Car. 1. p. 8.  a Baroness. And, by other 
g Ib.  Letters Patent bearing date 11 Nou. next ensuing, to the dignity and title of Viscount Stafford; the other Sons of the said Thomas Earl of Arundel, (viz. james, Thomas Gilbert, and Charles) dying all in his life time. Which William, so created Viscount Stafford, hath Issue by her three Sons; Henry, john, and Francis: and five Daughters; 1 Alathea; 2 Isabel married to john Marquis of Winchester, 3 Ursula, 4 Mary, and 5 Anastasia.  
I now come to Henry Lord Mowbray and Maltravers, (for by those Titles he was summoned to Parliament in his Father's life time.)  
This Henry 
Henry.  (succeeding his Father in his Honours) took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter to Esme Steward Lord d'A●gbignie, and Earl of March, afterwards Duke of Lenox; and by her had Issue nine Sons; viz. Thomas, Henry, Philip, Charles, Talbot, Edward, Francis, Bernard, and Esme. And three Daughters, viz. the Lady Anne, who died young; the Lady Catherine Married to john Digby of Gothurst, in Com. Northt. Esq Son and Heir to Sir Kenelm Digby Knight, and the Lady Elizabeth to Alexander Mac-Donald, Grandson to the Earl of Antrim by a younger Son; and departing this life at Arundell-House in the Strand, in Com. Midd. 17 Apr. 1652. was buried at Arundel in Sussex.  
Which Thomas Eldest Son to the said Henry, succeeding him in his Honours and Titles of Earl of Arundel, Surrey, and Norfolk; through the special grace and favour of his Majesty that now is, at the humble Petition of james Earl of Suffolk, Thomas Earl of Berkshire, William Viscount Stafford, Charles' Lord Howard of Charlton, Edward Lord Howard of Escrick, Henry second Son to the said Henry late Earl of Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk, and Charles Howard of Naworth, all Lineally descended from Thomas the last Duke of Norfolk, who was attainted in 15 Eliz. and other of the English Nobility, in all to the number of ninety one, obtained a special Act in the Parliament begun at Westminster, 8 Maii, 13 Car. 2. for his Restoration unto the Title of Duke of Norfolk, and to the Heirs Male of his Body; with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of the said Henry late Earl of Arundel, Surrey, and Norfolk, and divers other Remainders; with all Privileges, Precedencies, and Preeminencies thereunto belonging; as fully, amply, and honourably, as the said Thomas Duke of Norfolk, did or might at any time before the said Attainder hold and enjoy the same.  
Henry 
Henry  the second Son to the before-specified Henry Earl of Arundel, and Surrey, in consideration of the eminent services performed by his noble Father and Grandfather, to King Charles the First of blessed Memory, and to the Crown of England, both here and abroad, to their great peril and costs; as also of his own personal services to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, in the times of the late Usurpation, when he was necessitated to be in Foreign parts, in a banished condition; being also by Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster, 27 Martii, 21 Car. 2. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Howard of Castle-Rysing, in Com. Norff. And by other Letters Patent bearing date 29 Oct. 24 Car. 2. Created Earl of Norwich, and Earl Marshal of England; with limitation of that great Office to the Heirs Male of his Body, with several remainders.  
This Henry Married the Lady Anne Daughter to Edward Marquis of Worcester; and by her hath Issue two Sons; Henry, and Thomas: and three Daughters; Anne-A●athea, who departed this Life in her Infancy; Elizabeth, and Frances.   

Howard of Effingham.  
¶ HAving thus finished with the principal stem of this most noble Family; I come to those collateral Branches as are not yet spoke of: and first to William, Son to Thomas, the second Duke of Norfolk of this House, by Agnes his second Wife, Daughter of Hugh Tilney, and Sister and Heir to Sir Philip Tilney of Boston, in Com. Linc. Knight.  
This William 
William Lord Howard of Effingham. , in 24 H. 8. was 
a Stow's Ann.  one of the Attendants of that King, to Calais, and so to Boloine at such time as he was magnificently received there, by Francis the first King of France: and in 26. H. 8. sent 
b Herb. ut supra p. 377.  into Scotland to present King james the Fifth with the Order of the Garter. Also to acquaint him with the intended Interview betwixt King Henry and King Francis of France. And entreating his presence thereat, to desire his coming through England, to accompany King Henry to Calais.  
In 27 H. 8. he was sent 
c Ib. p. 395.  with Dr. William Barlow, Bishop of St. Asaph, to the same King of Scots, to persuade him to an Interview with King Henry; as also to make certain advantageous Propositions to him. And in 33 H. 8. upon 
d Ib. p. 473.  that unhappy deportment of Katherine Howard his Niece, fifth Wife of King Henry, for which she lost her Head (being newly returned from an Embassy into France) he was Indicted 
e Ib. p. 473.  (as was also his Wife, and the old Duchess of Norfolk) for Misprision of Treason, (in concealing what they knew of that Queen's behaviour therein) and condemned to perpetual Imprisonment; but at length, through the King's favour enlarged 
f Ib. p. 473. : and in 6 E. 6. made Deputy 
g Pat. 6 E. 6. p. 3.  of Calais.  
Being a very valiant person, and perfectly loyal to both those Kings, he had such esteem from Queen Mary, as that by Letters Patents bearing date 11 Martii, in the first year of her Reign, he was advanced 
h Pat. 1. M. p. 7.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Howard of Effingham; as also the xxth. of the same Month, made 
i Ib. p. 5▪  Lord Admiral of England, Ireland, and Wales: and upon the second of April next ensuing, took his place 
k Journ. of Parl.  in Parliament, amongst the rest of the Peers. Also upon the 8th of that Month, Constituted 
l Pat. 1 M. p. 10.  Lord Admiral, and Lieutenant-General of all her Forces at Sea. He was 
m Annal. El. ut supra.  likewise Lord Chamberlain of her Household. And in 1 Eliz. had the same honourable Office conferred 
n Annal. El. ut supra.  on him by that Queen.  
After this he was sent 
o Ibid.  Ambassador with the Lord Cobham, to the Spaniard, into the Netherlands. And, in 12 Eliz. accompanied 
p Holingsh. p. 1212. b. n. 40.  the Earl of Sussex, General of those Forces then sent against the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, at that time in Rebellion. In 15 Eliz. he was 
q Ibid.  one of the Peers which sat at the Trial of the Duke of Norfolk. And by his Testament 
r Peter qu. 22▪ , bearing date 6 Maii (11 Eliz.) being then Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Reygate, in Com. Surr.; appointing a Tomb to be there made for him. And to Charles his Son and Heir bequeathed his Collar of Gold, and all his Robes belonging to the Order of the Garter.  
He Married 
s Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  two Wives; First Catherine, Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Broughton of Tuddington, in Com. Bedf. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
t Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  only one Daughter, called Agnes, Married to William Paulet, the third Marquis of Winchester. Secondly 
u Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Margaret Daughter of Sir Thomas Gamage Knight. Which Margaret departed 
x FF. in officio Arm. f. 60. a.  this Life ... Maii, an. 1581. (23 Eliz) by whom he had Issue 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  four Sons; viz. Charles who succeeded him in his Honour; William Howard of Lingfeild in Com. Surr.; Edward, and Henry who died young. Also five Daughters. 1. Douglass Married to john Lord Sheffeild; afterwards to Robert Earl of Leicester, as hath been pretended; and thirdly to Sir Edward Stafford of Grafton Knight. 2. Marry, First to Edward Lord Dudley; afterwards to Richard Montpesson Esq 3. Frances to Edward Earl of Hertford. 4. Martha to Sir George Bourchier Knight (third Son to john Earl of Bath;) and 5. Katherine who died young. And departing 
z Inter Coll. Sr. Lo Kniveton ar.  this life at Hampton-Court, 11 jan. 15 Eliz. was honourably buried 
a Inter Coll. Sr. Lo Kniveton ar.  at Ryegate in Surrey, upon the 29th. of the same Month.  
Which Charles 
Charles Earl of Nottingham.  so succeeding him; in 13 Eliz. (his Father then living) was 
a Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  one of those noble persons, who by the Command of Queen Elizabeth Conducted the Lady Anne of Austria, Daughter to Maximilian the Emperor, from Zealand into Spain: And in 16 Eliz. (24 Apr.) was Installed 
b Ex coll. praef. St. Lo Kniveton.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
In 28 Eliz. upon 
c Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  the Death of Edward Earl of Lincoln, Lord High Admiral of England (being 
d Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  then also Lord Chamberlain to the Queen, as his Father had formerly been) he was Constituted 
e Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  his Successor in that great Office. Whereupon in an. 1588. (30 Eliz.) when 
f Pat. 30 Eliz. p. 12.  that formidable Armado from Spain so much threatened an Invasion here, he was Constituted 
g Pat. 30 Eliz. p. 12.  Lieutenant-General of the Queen's whole Fleet at Sea; of whose prosperous success she had no small opinion 
h Annal. Eli. ut supra. ; well knowing 
i Annal. Eli. ut supra.  him, by his moderation and noble extraction, to be a person of great knowledge in maritime affairs, discreetly wary, throughly valiant, industrious in action; and a person whom the Mariners entirely loved.  
And, in 39 Eliz. further dangers being threatened 
k Ibid.  from the Spaniard; through the help of those Irish, which were rebelliously disposed; he was made 
l Ibid.  joint General of the English Army, with Robert Earl of Essex, for the defence of this Realm, both by Sea and Land; (viz. Essex for the Land, and this Lord Admiral for the Sea;) the First Squadron being led 
m Ibid.  by him; the second by Essex, the third by Thomas Howard, and the fourth by Sir Walter Raleigh. In this year also (15 junii) he was Constituted 
n Pat. 39 Eliz. p. 1.  Justice-Itinerant of all the Forests South of Trent, for life: and upon the 22th of October following, in consideration 
o Ib. p. 3. Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  of his eminent services in an. 1588. by defending this Realm against the Spanish Armado; and afterwards in sacking of Cadiz in Spain; as also in destroying the Spanish Fleet, then in the Port there, was advanced 
p Ib. p. 3. Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  to the dignity and title of Earl of Nottingham, as descended from the Family of Mo●bray, whereof some had been Earls of that County.  
In 41 Eliz. still continuing in high reputation at Court, some danger from the Spaniard being then again threatened, he was Constituted 
q Pat. 4● Eliz. p. 24. in dorso.  Lieutenant-General of the Queen's Field Forces: and in 44 Eliz. made 
r Pat. 44 Eliz. p 14. in dorso.  one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England.  
In 1 jac. in Order to the solemnity of King james his Coronation, he was made Lord Great Steward 
s Pat. 1. Jac. p. ●8.  of England, for that occasion. And in 2 jac. upon renewing the Commission unto seven of the great Lords, for exercising that Office of Earl Marshal, was likewise Constituted 
t Pat. 2 Jac. p. ●4.  one of that number. But, in an. 1619. (17 jac.) he surrendered 
u Annal. R Ja● ut supra.  his Patent for the Office of Lord Admiral, into the King's hands, whereupon it was conferred 
x Annal. R Ja● ut supra.  on the Marquis of Buckingham.  
This noble Earl Married 
y I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to his first Wife, Katherine Daughter to Henry Lord Hu●sdon; by whom he had Issue 
z I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  two Sons; William, who Wedded Anne, Daughter and sole Heir to john Lord St. john of Ble●so; but died 
a I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  in his life time; leaving Issue 
b I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Elizabeth his sole Daughter and Heir, Married 
c I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to john Lord Mordant of Turvey, in Com. Bedf. afterwards Earl of Peterborough. 2. Charles, his Successor in his Honours. As also 
d I. 8. in officio A●m. f. 11. a. Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  three Daughters; Elizabeth Married to Sir Robert Southwell of Wood-Ris●ng, in Com. Norff● Knight; Frances, first to Henry Fitz-Gerald Earl of Kidare, in Ireland, afterwards to Henry Lord Cob●am; and Margaret to Sir R●chard Leveson of Trentham, in Com. Staff. Knight, and Vice-Admiral of England.  
To his second Wife he Married 
e Ibid.  Margaret, Daughter to james Steward, Earl of Murrey in Scotland, which Margaret was naturalised 
f Jo●●n. of Parl.  in the Parliament of 1 jac. By whom he had Issue 
g I. 8. ut supra.  two Sons; james, who died young; and Sir Charles Howard Knight. And died 
h I. 8. ut supra.  at Hailing near Croyden in Kent, 13 Dec. an. 1624. (22 jac.) being 
i I. 8. ut supra.  at that time 88 years of age; having been Knight 
k I. 8. ut supra.  of the Garter 52. years; Margaret his Wife surviving him, who afterwards Married 
l I. 8. ut supra.  to Sir William Munson Knight, afterwards Viscount Castelmayn, in Ireland.  
To whom succeeded Charles 
Charles.  his second Son (the Elder dying before him without Issue-Male.) Which Charles first took to Wife 
m Ibid.  Charity Daughter of ... White (Widow of ... Leche a Londoner:) afterwards 
n Ibid.  Mary, Daughter of Sir William Cokaine Knight, Alderman of London; And thirdly Margaret Daughter to james Earl of Murray in Scotland; by whom he had Issue james, who died unmarried; and Charles.  
Which Charles 
Charles.  succeeding him in his Honours, Married Arabella Daughter of ... Smith of ... but, as yet hath not any Issue; so that Francis Howard of Great- Buckham in Com. Surr. Esq (Son and Heir to Sir Charles Howard Knight, Son and Heir to Sir Francis Howard Knight, Brother and Heir to Sir Edward Howard Knight, Cupbearer to King james, Son and Heir to William Howard of Lingfeild in Com. Surr. second Son to William Lord Howard of Effingham) is his next expectant Heir Male.   

Howard Earl of Suffolk.  
¶ THE next Collateral branch, not yet spoke of, is Thomas, another younger Son of Thomas the second Duke of Norfolk, by Margaret his second Wife, Daughter and sole Heir to Thomas Lord Audley of Walden.  
This Thomas 
Thomas Earl of Suffolk.  was by Act of Parliament, in 27 Eliz. restored 
a Journal of Parl.  in blood: and in 39 Eliz. summoned 
b Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Howard of Walden. Also in May 1 jac. made choice 
c Annal. R. Jac.  of, for one of that King's Privy-Council; and 21 julii next ensuing, advanced 
d Orig. 1 Jac. p. 5. Rot. 23.  to the dignity of Earl of Suffolk. After this he was made 
e Annal R. Jac.  Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household; and upon the 11 of july 12 jac. constituted 
f Pat. 12 Jac. p. 24.  Lord high Treasurer of England. In which great Office he continued 
g Annal. R. Jac.  until 19 julii 18 jac. Sir Henry Mountagu Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, then succeeding 
h Annal. R. Jac.  him therein.  
In 13 jac. the Commission for exercising the office of Earl Marshal of England being renewed, he was joined 
i Pat. 13 Jac. p. 29.  with other great Lords therein. So likewise in 15 jac. upon another renovation 
k Pat. 15 Jac. p. 5.  thereof. Being also Knight 
l Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble order of the Garter, he built that stately House called Audley-end near Walden in Com. Suff. And having married 
m I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 15. a. Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth elder Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charlton, in Com. Wiltes. Knight (Widow of Richard eldest Son to Robert Lord rich) by her had Issue 
n I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 15. a. Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  seven Sons, 1 Theophilus, who succeeded him in his Honours; 2 Thomas, afterwards created Earl of Berkshire; 3 Henry, who married 
o I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 15. a. Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, Daughter and sole Heir to William Basset of Blore, in Com. Staff. Esq by whom he had Issue 
p I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 15. a. Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth Wife of Sir john Harper of Swarston in Com. Derb. Knight; 4 Sir Charles' Howard Knight, who married Mary, Daughter and Heir to Sir john Fitz of ... in Com. Devon. Knight, Widow of Thomas Darcy, Son and Heir apparent of Thomas Earl Rivers; and before that the Widow of Sir allen Percy Knight; 5 Sir Robert Howard Knight of the Bath; 6 Sir William Howard Knight of the Bath, and 7 Sir Edward Howard Knight of the Bath. He had also Issue 
q I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 15. a. Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  four Daughters; 1 Elizabeth first married to William Earl of Banbury; and afterwards to Edward Lord Vaux. 2 Frances to Robert Earl of Essex, (from whom being divorced, she became the Wife of Robert Earl of Somerset.) 3 Katherine to William Earl of Salisbury; 4 and Margaret who deceased in her Childhood. And departing 
r Ibid.  this life at his House near Charing-Cross 28. Maii An. 1626. (2 Car. 1.) was buried at Walden.  
To whom succeeded Theophilus 
Theophilus.  his Son and Heir; who, in his Father's life time, bore the title of Lord Howard of Walden; and in 8 jac. (26 Martii) was made Governor 
s Pat S Jac. p. 29.  of the Isle of Geresey and Castle of Cornet for life. This Theophilus was installed Knight of the Garter shortly after the beginning of King Charles the firsts reign, and married 
t 〈…〉  Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to George Lord Hume of Barwick, Earl of Du●bar, in Scotland; by whom he had Issue 
u I. 8. ut supra t. 39 a.  four Sons: james made Knight of the Bath, in An. 1625. at the Coronation of King Charles the first; Thomas, George, and Henry. And five Daughters; Catherine married to George Lord Aubigny; Elizabeth to Algernon Earl of Northumberland; Margaret to Roger Earl of Orrory in Ireland; Anne to Thomas Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Walsingham of Scadbury, in Com. Cantii, Knight; and Frances to Edward Villers, a younger Son to Sir Edward Villers Knight, who was Brother of the half blood to George late Duke of Buckingham. And departing this life 3 junii in An. 1640. was buried at Walden.  
Which james 
james.  succeeding him in his Honours, married two Wives; 1 Susanna Daughter to Henry Earl of Holland, by whom he had Issue one only Daughter surviving named Essex, married to Edward Griffyn Son and Heir to Sir Edward Gryffin of Dingley, in Com. Northt. Knight. He secondly married Barbara, Daughter to Sir Edward Villers before mentioned, and Widow of ... Son and Heir to the Lord Wenman; by whom he hath only one Daughter named Elizabeth, married to ... Felton, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second.   

Howard Earl of Berk-shire.  
¶ HAving now done with the chief branch of this House of Suffolk, I come to Thomas second Son to the before-specified Thomas Earl of Suffolk: and of Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charlton in Com. Wilts. Knight.  
This Thomas 
Thomas. Earl of Berkshire.  upon the 23 of january 19 jac. being advanced 
a Pat. 19 Jac. p. 1.  to the titles of Lord Howard of Charlton, and Viscount Andover; was before the end of that King's reign, installed Knight of the most noble order of the Garter: also 1 Febr. 5 Car. 1. created 
b Pat▪ 1 Car. p. 7.  Earl of Berkshire. And having married 
c Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Elizabeth, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Lord Burghley, Son and Heir to Thomas Earl of Exeter, by her had Issue 
d Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  eight Sons; viz. Sir Charles Howard Knight of the Bath (commonly called Lord Andover) 2 Thomas; 3 Henry; 4 William; 5 Edward; 6 Sir Robert Howard Knight; 7 Philip; 8 james, and 9 Algernon. And four Daughters; Elizabeth married to john Dreyden Esq Diana ... Frances to Conyers Darcy, Son and Heir to Conyers Lord Darcie and Coniers; and Mary. And departing this life upon the sixteenth day of july An. 1669. was buried in the Abbey Church at Westminster.  
To whom succeeded Charles 
Charles.  his Son and Heir; who, in his Father's life time had summons to divers Parliaments, by the title of Lord Howard of Charlton: and married Dorothy, second Daughter of Thomas Viscount Savage; by whom he hath had I●●ue three Sons; Thomas, Henry, and john, who died in their youth: as also two Daughters, Anne married to Sir Henry Bedingfield Son and Heir to Sir Henry Bedingfield of Oxborough in Com. Norf. and Elizabeth who died young.   

Lord Howard of Escrick.  
¶ THE next is Sir Edward Howard 
Edward. Lord Howard of Escrick.  Knight, another Son of the before specified Thomas Earl of Suffolk.  
This Sir Edward, upon the 29 of April 4 Car. 1. was advanced to the 
a Pat. 4 Ca●. 1. p. 39  dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Howard of Escrick, in Com. Ebor. by reason he did possess that Lordship, which came to Thomas Earl of Suffolk, his Father, by the marriage of Elizabeth, the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevit of Charlton, in Com. Wiltes. Knight, as heir to Thomas Lord Knevit of Escrick, her Uncle, who died without Issue, as I shall show in due place: and Married 
b I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 56. ●.  Mary, one of the Daughters of john Lord Butler of Bramfeild, in Com. Hertf. by whom he had Issue three Sons; viz. Thomas, William, and Sir Cecil Howard Knight; As also Anne a Daughter, Married to Charles now Earl of Carlisle. And departing this life 24 Apr. an. 1675. was buried at the Savoy in the Suburbs of London.  
To whom succeeded Thomas his eldest Son; who Married Elizabeth Daughter to john late Earl of Peterborough.   

Howard Earl of Carlisle.  
¶ I Lastly come to the Lord William Howard, 
William Lord Howard (of Naworth- Castle.)  third Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, by Margaret his second Wife, Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Audley of Walden.  
This William, taking to Wife Elizabeth, Daughter of Thomas, and Sister and Coheir to George Lord Dacres of Gillesland; in her right became possessed of Naworth-Castle, in Com. Cumbr. the chief and ancient seat of the Lord Dacres, in that Northern Tract, which still continues to his descendants: and being restored 
a Journ. of Parl.  in blood, by Act of Parliament 1 jac. had Issue by the same Elizabeth, 1. Sir Philip Howard Knight, his Son and Heir. 2. Sir William Howard of Brafferton, in Com. Ebor. Knight. 3. Sir Francis Howard Knight, and divers other who died young. As also three Daughters; Marry Married to Sir john Winter, Son and Heir to Sir Edward Winter of Lydney, in Com. Glouc. Knight; Elizabeth to Sir Henry Bedingfeild of Oxborough, in Com. Norf. Baronet; and Margaret to Sir Thomas Cotton of Conington in Com. Hunt. Baronet. And departing this life ... Augusti, an. 1640. was buried at Ereistocke in Cum●erland.  
Which Sir Philip dying in his Father's life time, left Issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter of Sir john C●rrell of Harting in Com. Suss. Knight, three Sons; 1. Sir William Howard Knight; 2. john, and 3. Philip, slain at Rowton-Heath in the service of King Charles the First: As also two Daughters; Elizabeth Married to Bartholomew Fromund of Cheme, in Com. Surr. Esq and Alathea to Thomas Lord Fairfax of Emeley, in Ireland.  
Which Sir William took to Wife Ma●y the eldest Daughter of William Lord Eure, by whom he had Issue five Sons; William who died in his life time, Charles, Philip, Thomas and john. And five Daughters; Marry Married to Sir jonathan Atkyns Knight; Elizabeth to Sir Thomas Gower of Stittenham, in Com. Ebor. Knight; Catherine to Sir john Lawson of Broughton, in Com. Ebor. Knight; Frances to Sir George Downing of East-Hatley in Com. Cont●br. Knight and Baronet, and Margaret to the Earl of Leven in Scotland.  
Which Charles, 
Charles' Earl of Carlisle.  having been highly instrumental for the happy restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, was, in remuneration of his loyal Services therein, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 20 Apr. in the 13th year of his Reign, advanced to the dignity of Lord Dacres of Gillesland, Viscount Howard of Morpeth, and Earl of Carlisle. And in an. 1663. sent Ambassador into Russia; as also in an. 1664. to the Kings of Sweden and Denmark. He Married Anne Daughter to Edward Lord Howard of Escrick, and by her hath Issue two Sons, Edward, who now beareth the Title of Viscount Morpeth, and Frederick Christian, born at Coppen●agen, in Denmark, a 1664. As also three Daughters; Marry Married to john Fenwike of Wallington, in Com. Northumbr. Esq Anne to Sir Richard Graham of Netherby, in Com. Cumbr. Baronet; and Catherine.   

Brooke Lord Cobham.  
[12 E. 4.]  
HAving, in my discourse of the Family of Cobham, already manifested, that john the last Lord Cobham, had Issue one sole Daughter and Heir, called joan, who took to Husband Sir john de la Pole Knight, and by him left Issue joan her Daughter and Heir, Married to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight, and afterwards to Sir john Oldeastle Knight; I shall now observe, that this last mentioned joan, had Issue 
a Ex coll R. Gl. S.  by the said Sir Gerard Braybroke, one only Daughter and Heir, called also joan, who became the Wife 
b Ex coll R. Gl. S.  of Sir Thomas Brook of ... in Com. Somers. Knight, and that by him she the said joan had Issue 
c Esc. 4 E. 4. n. 26.  Sir Edward Brooke Knight, called Sir Edward Brook of Cobham. Which Sir Edward, 
Edward.  in 29 H. 6. being 
d Stow, in an. 1451.  one of those that favoured the Title of Richard Duke of York; upon his return out of Ireland in that year, sided 
e Stow, in an. 1451.  with the Earls of Salisbury and Warwick, on purpose to raise an Army; which, under the pretence of removing evil Counsellors from the King, might advance that Duke unto the Royal Throne. And, that in 33 H. 6. he was 
f Ib. in an. 1455.  with him in the Battle of St. Alban, where he had the better of the day, against the Lancastrians. Likewise, that in 38 H. 6. soon after the arrival of the same Duke at Sandwich, he came 
† Hol●ngsh. 653. b. n. 60.  to him in his passage through Kent.  
Moreover, that, in 2 E. 4. he attended 
g Stow in an. 1462.  the King into the North, with all the power he could raise, upon advertisement that the Lancastrians did endeavour to make head again in those parts, having possessed 
h Stow in an. 1462.  themselves of divers strong Holds in Northumberland: And lastly, that he departed 
i Esc. 4 E. 4. ut supra.  this life 29 Maii, 4 E. 4. being then seized 
k Esc. 4 E. 4. ut supra.  of the Manors of Westhale, Fulbroke, and Swynbroke, in Com. Oxon. Stone, and Pole, in Com. Cantii; Sething in Com. Norff. Herdebergh,;; and Aspale, in Com. Suff. Lucton, Brook-Ylchester, Sewardeswyk,; and Grubbeswyk in Com. Somers. as also of the Castle and Manor of Wicroft, and Manor of Holdiche, in Com. Devon. leaving john 
l Esc. 4 E. 4. ut supra.  his Son and Heir eighteen years of age.  
Which john, 
john.  in 12 E. 4. 19 Aug. had first summons 
m Claus. de eodem anno. in dorso.  to Parliament by the Title of Lord Cobham; and in 14 E. 4. was by Indenture 
n Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King, in his Duchy of Normandy, and Realm of France, for the space of one whole year, with five men at Arms and fifty Archers. In 1 R. 3. he obtained from the King a grant 
o Pat. 1 R. 3. p. 4.  in special tail of the Manor of Burrough, and Hundred of Ermyngton; as also of the Manors of hood and Dertyngton, all in Com. Devon. Wolston, alias Wolveston, in Com. Cornub. and of the reversion of the Manor of Dertsord, in Com. C●ntii, which Thomas Lord Stanley then held for life. In 7 H. 7. he was 
p Polyd. Virg. p. 584. n. 30.  in that expedition then made into Flanders, on the behalf of Maximilian the Emperor, against the French: and in 12. H. 7. marched 
q Ib. p. 601. n. 10.  against the Cornish-men, at that time in Rebellion, but happily vanquished at Black-Heath in Kent. He married 
r Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 329.  Margaret the Daughter of Edward Nevil Lord Bergavenny, and departing 
† Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 329.  this life ... Sept. An. 1506. (22 H. 7.) was buried 
* Weever's Fun. Mon. p. 329.  in the Collegiate Church of Cobham, with this Epitaph upon his Tombstone;  
Hic jacet johannus Broke miles, ac Baro Baroniae de Cobham; ac domina Margareta uxor sua, quondam Filia nobilis viri Edovardi Nevil, nuper domini de Bargaveny: qui quidem Iohannes obiit ... die mensis Septembris A. D. 1506. quorum animabus propitietur Dens, Amen. Leaving Thomas his Son and Heir, who in 4 H. 8. had a special Livery 
s Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  of all his Lands; as also of 
t Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  all those Lordships and Lands, which divolved to him by descent, as Cousin and Heir to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight, Son and Heir to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 5 H. 8. attended 
u Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36.  the King into France, at such time as he took Therovene and Turnay: and in 6 H. 8. was sent 
x Stow, in eodem an. , with the Lord Bergavenny and others, to strengthen the Town of Calais, as also other Fortresses within the English-pale. And, having by his Testament 
y hankin qu. 24. , bearing date 7 julii 21 H. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Cobham, in Kent, amongst his Ancestors; departed 
* Weever, ut supra.  this life upon the 19 day of the same month of july; 
George.  whereupon he had burial 
† Weever, ut supra.  in the same Church with this Epitaph;  
Orate pro animâ Thomae Broke militis domini de Cobham, consanguinei & haeredis Ricardi Beauchamp militis. Qui quidem Thomas c●pit in uxorem Dorotheam Filiam Henrici Heyden militis; & habuerunt exitum inter eos, septem Filios & sex Filias. Et praedictus Thomas cepit in uxorem Dorotheam Sowthwell viduam; quae obiit sine exitu. Et postea cepit in uxorem Elizabetham Harte, & habuerunt nullum exitum inter eos. Qui quidem Thomas●biit 19 julii An. 1529. leaving Issue by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter of Sir Henry Heydon Knight, George his Son and Heir; who the next year following joined with the rest of the Peers, in subscribing 
z Herb. ut supra p. 306.  that Letter to Pope Clement, whereby they represented to his Holiness, that unless he did comply with King Henry the 8th in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Katherine, the acknowledgement of his Supremacy here, would be bazarded.  
In 31 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the greater Monasteries, this George obtained a grant 
a Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 6.  in see of the Manor of Chattingdon in Kent; as also of the College of Cobham: and, in 5 E. 6. upon some apprehension of danger from the French, was constituted 
b Herb. ut supra p. 445.  Lieutenant-general of those Forces which were sent into the North, for the fortifying of some Havens in those parts. But in 1 Mariae, being committed 
† Holingsh. p. 1102. a. n. 60.  prisoner to the Tower of London, upon suspicion of his confederacy with Sir Thomas Wyatt in that insurrection then made by him, was shortly after enlarged. And by his Testament 
c Mellersh 〈◊〉. 58.  bearing date 13 jan. 4, & 5 Ph. & M. (being then one of the Knight's Companions of the most noble order of the Garter) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Cobham before mentioned: thereby appointing, that Sir William Brooke Knight his Son and Heir, should have his Choler of the Order (or Gold) with the George of Diamonds thereto belonging: Likewise all other his small Chains of Gold, with the George's of Gold to them appertaining: as also all his Garters of the Order of Gold, and Robes belonging thereto; and all his Parliament-Robes. To Anne his Wife, he gave all his Householdstuff at Cowling-Castle; and departed 
d I. 15. in officio A●m. f. 287.  this life at Cobham-Hall on Thursday 29 Sept. An. 1558. 5 & 6 Ph. & M. leaving Issue 
e Mellersh qu. 58.  eight Sons; viz. Sir William Broke Knight, George, Thomas, john, Henry, Thomas the younger, Edmund, and Edward: and two Daughters; Elizabeth second Wife of William Parr Marquefs of Northampton; and Katherine.  
Which Sir William 
William.  succeeding him in his Lands and Honour, married 
f I. 9 in officio Arm. f. 22. b.  Dorothy Daughter to George Lord Bergaveny, by Mary his third Wife, Daughter to Edward Duke of Buckingham. And (being 
g I. 13. in officio A●m. f. 14. a.  Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports) upon the death of Queen Mary, was sent 
h Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  to the Spaniard in the Netherlands, to signify her rightful succession to the Crown of this Realm: as also to make known, that William Lord Howard of Effingham was by her added to the Earl of Arundel and others, constituted Commissioners to treat of Peace at Cambray. In 14 Eliz. this William, being one of the Lords committed 
i Ibid.  to the Tower of London for complying with the Duke of Norfolk, in his design of marrying the Queen of Scotland; upon hope of pardon discovered 
k Ibid.  all he knew therein. And in 21 Eliz. was sent 
l Ibid.  with Secretary Wal●ingham into the Netherlands, to treat of Peace, betwixt the Confederates of the United Provinces and the King of Spain; but returned 
m Ibid.  without success.  
Again in 31 Eliz. he was implied 
n Ibid.  thither, with Henry Earl of Derby upon the like errand. And on the 24 of Febr. 39 Eliz. being 
o Pat. 39 Eliz. p. 9 Cobham qu. 1.  Constable of Dover-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque-Ports; as also Lord Chamberlain of the Household to that Queen, and Knight of the most noble order of the Garter, declared his Testament 
p Pat. 39 Eliz. p. 9 Cobham qu. 1. ; whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Cobham, with his Ancestors: and departing this life soon after was accordingly buried 
q FF. in officio Arm. f. 579. a.  there, upon the fifth of April next ensuing.  
This William Lord Cobham by Frances his Wife 
r Ann. Eliz. ut supra , Daughter of ... Newton, left Issue 
s Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  Henry▪ who was also Warden 
t Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  Henry, 
Henry.  who was also Warden 
t Ann. Eliz. ut supra  of the Cinque-Ports in 43 Eliz. About which time, upon the Insurrection of the Earl of Essex, it was given 
u Ibid.  out by those who were friends to Essex, that he and Sir Walter Raleigh designed the death of that Earl. And in 1 jac. (which was soon after) had a far greater crime laid to his Charge; viz. 
x Annal. Jac. R. per 〈◊〉. in Bibl. Coll. ●. Trin. Cantabr.  that he, and George his Brother, with the Lord Grey of Wilton, and the same Sir Walter Raleigh, did conspire to kill the King; and thereupon by an Insurrection to alter Religion, subvert the Government, and procure an Invasion by strangers. For which having their Trial 
y Ib.  at Winchester in the month of November next following, they were found 
z Ib.  guilty: And had judgement 
a Ib.  of Death pronounced against them; George, his Brother, being thereupon beheaded 
b Ib. , and both of them attainted. 
* Journ. of Parl. 2 Jac.  But the Execution of this Henry, and some of the other, was, through the King's great clemency, superseded 
c Annal. Jac. Regis ut supra. ; so that he lived 
d Annal. Jac. Regis ut supra.  many years after, but in great misery and poverty: and died 
e Annal. Jac. Regis ut supra.  in january An. 1619. leaving William Broke, Son of his Brother George, his next Heir.  
Which William in An. 
William.  1610. (7 jac.) was restored 
f Annal. Jac. Regis ut supra.  in blood, yet not to enjoy the title of Lord Cobham without the King's special grace.  
But, in succeeding time, so great was the merit of Sir john Broke 
john.  of Hekinton in Com. Linc. Knight, Grandson and next Heir Male to George Lord Cobham (who died in Queen Mary's days) suffering not a little for his exemplary Loyalty to the King, in the times of the late unhappy defection; that he was advanced to the ti●le and dignity of Lord Cobham, to enjoy as amply as any of his Ancestors had done, and to the Heirs Male of his body; as by the King's Letters 
g Pat. 20 Ca●. 1.  Patent, bearing date at Oxford 3 jan. 20 Car. 1. doth appear. Which John died without Issue.   

Lewes de Bruges, Earl of Winchester.  
[12 E. 4.]  
THough the distresses wherewith King Edward the fourth stood miserably encompassed; when, in the tenth year of his reign, he fled to Charles de Valois Duke of Burgundy, in a Cockboat, were exceeding great: yet did his entertainment 
a Cart. 12 E. 4. n. 9  by that noble Duke (who had married Margaret his Sister) and other Honourable Persons, much mitigate the sorrow, at that time unavoidably attending him. Amongst which, that reception he had from Lewes de Bruges Lord of Gruthuse, and Prince of S●eenhuse; Lord also of Avelghien, Spiers, Aemstede, and Eestampe, did not a little raise his drooping Spirits; who, passionately commiserating 
c Cart. 12 E. 4. n. 9  his then unhappy, and indeed desperate condition, manifested 
d Cart. 12 E. 4. n. 9  his real sense thereof; not only by affording him all free and generous welcome, during his stay there: but, upon his return, frankly offering 
e Cart. 12 E. 4. n. 9  to serve him in Battle, for the recovery of his right, could hardly be dissuaded from putting himself upon that hazardous adventure.  
In grateful acknowledgement therefore of those his signal favours; within little less than two years after, coming into England, in 
f Stow's Ann.  the month of September; he was not only received 
g Cert. ut supra.  with great honour for this his singular humanity: but as a farther testimony of what sense the whole Realm had thereof, the House of Commons in Parliament, by the mouth of William Alyngton, their Speaker, besought 
h Sepra.  the King; that, in consideration of these his great deserts, he would confer upon him some special mark of Honour. Whereupon, on the 13 of October next following, he advanced 
i Ibid.  him to the title of Earl of Winchester, in the Parliament Chamber, by Cincture with a Sword. And for the better support of that dignity, granted 
k Ibid.  to him, and the Heirs Male of his Body, the sum of two hundred pounds annually; xx l. thereof to be yearly paid out of the Issues and Revenues of the County of Southampton, and Clxxx l. yearly out of the Customs received in the Port of Southampton, at Easter and Michaelmass by even portions.  
And after this, upon the third of November ensuing; though 
l Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  he was a person noble by Birth; and in testimony thereof in his own Country bore such Ensigns of Honour, which we here call Arms: Nevertheless; forasmuch 
m Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11. , as by those Arms, he could not in this Realm, nor in any other parts of the World, be known for an English Earl, he granted 
n Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 1. m. 11.  to him another Patent, and to the Heirs male of his Body, Earls of Winchester, of these Arms, thus blazoned; viz. Azure dix Mascles d'or, enormè d'une Canton de Armes de Angleterre; cestasavoir de Gules a une Lipard passant d'Or, armee d'Azure. Which are lively depicted in colours, in that Roll, wherein his Patent for them is recorded.  
But in 15 H. 7. (which was about xxvii years after) both these Grants (viz. that for the title of Earl of Winchester, and this for the grant of those Arms) were surrendered 
o Cart. & Pat. ut supra.  to the King, then at Calais; and upon each of their Enrolments a Vacat 
p Cart. & Pat. ut supra.  made, without any reason given for the same.  
This Lewes took to Wife 
q Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●.  Margaret the Daughter to Henry de Borselle, Lord of Vere, Sandeburgh, and Phalit; by whom he had Issue 
r Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●.  john Lord of Gruthuse, Father of Reginald, who died 
s Ex Coll. R. Gl. ●.  without Issue Male.   

Grey Lord Powys.  
[22 E. 4.]  
THE occasion whereby this Honour came to the Family of Grey, was by the marriage 
a Rot. Fin. 10 H. 5. m. 2. Claus. 20 H. 6. m. 2.  of Sir john Grey Knight, (Son of Sir Thomas Grey of Berwyke, in Com. Northumbr. Knight, by jane his Wife, Daughter of john Lord Mowbray) with joan one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Edward Charlton Knight Lord Powys.  
This Sir john Grey 
john.  being a man of great action in his time, was 
b Ypod. Neustr. in eodem an. p. 202.  in 2. H. 5. with that King at his Siege of Caen in Normandy: and in 4. H. 5. retained 
c Ex ipso autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture to serve him in his Wars of France, with forty men at Arms, whereof himself and one other Knight to be part of the number; the rest Esquires, and Cxx. Archers; having for himself and the other Knight, ivs. per diem; and for the Esquires xiid. being then 
d Ex ipso autogr. pen●s Cler. Pell.  styled Sir john Grey of Heton Knight. And behaved himself so valiantly in that service, that as a reward for the same, he had the next ensuing year, a grant ᵉ from the King, of the Castle and Lordship of Tilye, in Normandy, to hold to himself and the Heirs Male of his Body: which Castle and Lordship did belong to Sir Philip Harecourt Knight, than an adherent to the King's Enemies. Moreover, in 5 H. 5. upon the taking of Sir john Oldcastle, the Chief of the Lollards, who was found in Powi●●and, he was sent 
f Ypod. Neustr. 204. n. 20.  with a Guard to fetch him up to the Parliament.  
In 6 H. 5. he was 
g Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. m. 40.  Captain of Maunt; and in farther consideration of his services had a grant 
h Rot. Norm. 6 H. 5. p. 2. m. 41. n. 7●.  bearing date at Roven, 31 jan. of the Earldom of Tankervile, in Normandy, with all the appurtenances; aswell those which William de Melhun, late Earl of Tankervile, as james de Harecourt, had with Margaret his Wife, Daughter of that Earl, in Marriage; excepting the Land and Barony of Uarengebe●, in Costentin; to hold to him the said john and the Heirs Male of his Body, by Homage, and the delivering of a Basinet (or Helmet) at the Castle of Roven on the Feast day of St. George yearly.  
In 7 H. 5. he was 
i Rot. Vascon. 7 H. 5. m. 2.  again in the Wars of France; and the same year made 
k Rot. Norm. 7 H. 5. p. 2. m. 40.  Governor of Harf●eu. And in 8 H. 5. in farther recompense 
l Pa●. No●. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. 17.  for his many and great services, had a grant 
m Pa●. No●. 8 H. 5. p. 2. m. 17.  of the Lands and Lordships of Chantelau, Criences, and Dappily, with their appurtenances, lying also in the Duchy of Normandy; which were part of the possessions of Sir john Harpeden Knight, whereof he had been dispossessed by the King's Enemies, and recovered by the valour of this john. Which grant was likewise to him and the Heirs Male of his Body.  
In this year he was also made Governor 
n Ibid. m. 10.  of the Castle of Gournay, in Normandy: And, in 9 H. 5. being 
o Rot. Franc. H. 5. m. 16.  again in the Wars of France, with 
p Th. Wals. in eodem anno p. 454. n. 20.  Thomas Duke of Clarence, passing 
q Th. Wals. in eodem anno p. 454. n. 20.  a River and Marish, near the Castle of Beaufort, in some disorder had the hard fate 
r Th. Wals. in eodem anno p. 454. n. 20.  (together with that Duke, and divers other gallant Englishmen) to be slain.  
To this john by the above-specified joan his Wife, succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir; who was but young at his Father's Death, and made 
s Lel. coll. vol. 1. 705.  Knight by john Duke of Bedford, on Whitsunday 4 H. 6. the King himself then receiving that honour at Leicester: yet had not Livery 
t Claus. 20 H. 6. m. 15. & 16.  of his Lands till 20 H. 6. But of this Henry I have not seen any thing farther memorable, till his Death, which happened 
u Esc. 28 H. 6. n. 30. Suff.  upon the Feast day of St. Hillary 28 H. 6. he being then seized 
x Esc. 28 H. 6. n. 30. Suff.  of the Manor of Kerseye, and the third part of the Manor of Leyham in Suffolk: As also 
y Ibid.  of the Manor of Pontesbury, in Com. Salop.; and of the Castle and Manor of Pool, the Manor of Marthzaval, with 
z Ibid.  the Commons' of Kereygnon, Magben, Ughcolt, Iscoyd, and Maghenan● in the Marches of Wales; leaving Richard 
Richard.  his Son and Heir XIV. years of Age. Which Richard, adhering to the House of York, became (with divers others) attainted 
a Stow's Annals.  in the Parliament, held at Coventre, 38 H. 6. and was 
b Stow's Annals.  with the Earl of Warwick, and Kent, at the Siege of Alnwick-Castle, in Com. Northumb. (then held out by the Lancastrians) in 2 E. 4. But all that I have further seen of him, is; that having Married 
c Esc. 6 E. 4. n. ●5.  Margaret the Daughter of james Lord Audley, he departed 
d Esc. 6 E. 4. n. ●5.  this Life upon Thursday, next preceding the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 6 E. 4. being then seized 
e Esc. 6 E. 4. n. ●5.  of the Manor of Wissenden, in Rutland; Kereleye, and Leyham, in Com. Suff. of the moiety of the Castle of Poole, and the Manors of Mathravall, Ernhall; of the Town of Llanwelling, of the Manor of Place-Dynas, in the Marches of Wales; of the Manor of Pontesbury, in Com. Salop. And jointly 
f Ibid.  with the said Margaret his Wife, of the moiety of the Manor of Aulton, in Com. Sutht.; and of the Manors of Helset, Douneny, Therygnin, Hellond, and the third part of the Manor of Kalerion, in Cornwall. Also 
g Lib. cedul. Rotel. p. 784.  of Lvii Messages, xvii. Bovates of Land, CCC. Acres of Pasture, x●vii. Acres of Meadow, C. Acres of Turbary, and C. Acres of Heath and Furs, in Cotingham, and Hesyll, in Com. Ebor. john Grey his Son and Heir being then 
h Esc. ut supra.  six years of Age.  
Which john 
john.  in 20 E. 4. obtained Livery 
i Pat. 20 E. 4. p. 2. m. 12.  of his Lands, without proof of his Age. And, in 8 H. 7. was 
k Stow's Ann.  with the Earl of Oxford, at sacking the Town of Ardres, in Picardy. And from 22 E. 4. till 19 H. 8. had Summons 
l Claus. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  to all the Parliaments then held. The like Livery 
m Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  had Edward Son of the same john. And was summoned 
n Claus. de iisdem ann.  to Parliament during his whole time.  
Which Edward, 
Edward.  in 15 H. 8. accompanied 
o Stow's Ann.  the Duke of Suffolk, in that Expedition then made into France; and was 
p Stow's Ann.  at the taking of Bray, and other places, then won from the French. And, in 36 H. 8. being again ready to march in the King's Service of War, made his Testament 
q Back qu. 17.  11 junii, whereby he settled the succession of his whole Barony and Lordship of Powys, with his Castle and Manor of Pool, and divers other Lordships, in the County of Montgomery; as also his Castles and Manors of Charleton, and Pontysbury, in Com. Salop. upon the Heirs of his own body lawfully begotten, or to be begotten; and for lack of such Issue, his said Castle and Manor of Charlton, and Manor of Pontysbury, upon jane Orwell, Daughter of Sir Lewes Orwell Knight, and her Assigns, during her natural life. And in case he should die, without any Issue, of his own body, lawfully begotten; that then Edward Grey, his Illegitimate Son by the same jane Orwell, should have and enjoy his said Barony and Manor of Powys; his Castle and Manor of Pool, and all other his Lordships in the County of Montgomery; and the reversion and inheritance of the Castle and Manors of Charleton, and Pontysbury, to him and the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten; and for lack of such Issue, to remain to that Child, in case it should be a Son, wherewith the same jane Orwell was then great by him; and to the Heirs of his body lawfully begotten: but if it should not be a Son; or if a Son, die without Issue; then that the whole Barony of Powys, and all the premises beforementioned, should come to jane Grey his Daughter, and to the Heirs of her body lawfully begotten; and for lack of such Issue, to Anne Grey his other Daughter and the Heirs of her body lawfully begotten: and for default of such Issue, to such Woman Child, as should be born of the Body of the said jane Orwell.  
This Edward Married 
r Noodle qu. 9  Anne, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk; for so by her Testament 
t Noodle qu. 9  she calls herself; but by her had no Issue. Which Anne surviving him, became the Wife of Randle Hauworth Esq and by her said Testament 
t Ibid.  bearing date 29 Oct. an. 1557. 5 & 4 Ph. & M. bequeathed her body to be buried in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, in the City of London, upon the right hand above the steps going up to the Altar; or else in the Abbey of Westminster.   

Ratcliffe Lord Fitzwalter.  
[1 H. 7.]  
OF this Family, that which I have first observed to be most memorable is; that, in 7 H. 5. Sir john Ratcliff 
john.  Knight, being Constable 
a Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3. pe● Inspex.  of the Castle of Frounsak, in Aquitane, had a thousand marks per annum allowed 
b Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3. pe● Inspex.  to him for the guard thereof: and in 1 H. 6. being retained 
c Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3. pe● Inspex.  to serve the King, as Seneschal of that Duchy, had an assignation 
d Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3. pe● Inspex.  of four shillings by the day, for his own Salary, and xx. Marks a piece per annum for CC. Archers. Also, that in 4 H. 6. in consideration 
e Pat. 4 H. 6. p. 2. ●. 11.  of two thousand Marks, then due to him by the King, for his Wages in that Service, he had a grant 
f Pat. 4 H. 6. p. 2. ●. 11.  of the Wardship of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, then in Minority. Moreover, that in 7 H. 6. he was by Indenture retained 
g Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve in the Wars of France, with C. Men at Arms (of which number himself to be one) four other Knights; the rest Esquires, and CC. Archers. And, that in 11 H. 6. upon his humble Remonstrance 
h Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  that there was by computation then in arrear, and due unto him for those his services, upon the last of june, 9 H. 6. no less than the sum of seven thousand twenty nine pounds, thirteen shillings and a penny; he obtained an assignation 
i Pat. 11 H. 6. p. 1. m. 3.  of all the King's Revenues issuing out of the Counties of Caernervon and Merionyth, in North-Wales: as also out of the Lordships of Chirk, and Chirkland; to hold, until the arrear of what was then so due unto him should be fully satisfied.  
In 13 H. 6. being sent to 
k Pat. 1● H. 6. m. 9  Arras, there to treat with the Dolphin of France, he had Licence 
l Pat. 1● H. 6. m. 9  to carry with him Gold and Silver, in Coin, with Plate, to the value of five hundred Marks, for his necessary uses in that employment. And in 14 H. 6. being Lieutenant 
m Stow's Ann.  of Calais, the Duke of Burgundy laid Siege 
n Stow's Ann.  to that Garrison for three Weeks. But he lived not long after: For in 19 H. 6. upon a farther computation 
o Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 34.  of the Debts, due for his Services, as Seneschal of Aquitane, and Constable of the Castle of Frounsak, until the sixth of November 15 H. 6. (which amounted 
p Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 34.  to seven thousand and fifteen pounds, two Shillings half penny farthing, besides Lxviii 
l Pat. 1● H. 6. m. 9  due to him for his charges in that Embassy to Arras, being then a Banneret) Thomas Ratcliff, and Robert L●thum, his Executors, obtained a grant 
q Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 3. m. 34.  from the King, for the reception of all the Revenues, arising by the Subsidies and Customs in the Ports of Pool, Welcombe, Exmouth, Dertmouth, Plymmouth, Fowey, and Bridgwater, until those sums should be clearly discharged.  
This deceased Sir john Ratcliff being Knight 
r Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the most noble Order of the Garter, Married 
s Pat. 39 H. 6. m. 15.  Elizabeth the Daughter and Coheir 
t Esc. 4 E. 4. n. 37.  of Walter Lord Fitzwalter; and by her had Issue john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who, in 39 H. 6. obtained a Pardon 
u Pat. 39 H. 6. m. 15.  of Intrusion, for entering upon the Lands of his Inheritance without Livery: And in 1 H. 7. being summoned 
x Claus. de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament, by the Title of Lord Fitzwalter▪ was joined in Commission 
y Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 2.  with Sir Reginald Bray Knight, for exercising the Office of Chief Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent, being at that time Steward 
z Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 2.  of the King's Household.  
In 3 H. 7. he was associated 
a Pat. ● H 7. p. 1. m. 17.  with jasper Duke of Bedford, and others, for exercising the Office of High Steward of England, upon the Coronation-day of Queen Elizabeth, Wife of that King. But in 11 H. 7. being attainted 
b Rot. Parl. 〈◊〉 H. 7.  in Parliament, for divers Rebellions and Treason, as the Record in general telleth us (whereof the chief was his attempt 
c 〈…〉.  to set up Perk●n Warbeck, who personated Richard Duke of York, the younger Son to King Edward the Fourth) and being carried Prisoner 
d 〈…〉  to Calais, whence he endeavoured 
e 〈…〉  to make his escape, by corrupting his Keepers, he there lost 
f 〈…〉  his Head.  
Nevertheless, Robert 
Robert Earl of Sussex.  his Son and Heir found much favour, being in 21 H. 7. by Letters Patent, bearing date 3 Nou. fully restored 
g Pat. 21 H 7. p. 1. m. ●.  to his Honour. And in 1 H. 8. obtained an Act 
* Journal of Parl.  of Parliament for Revocation of that attainder. After which, in 4 H. 8. he attended 
h Herb. hist. of H. 8. p 36.  the King in that great Expedition, then by him made to Therovene, and Tournay. And in 14 H. 8. l●d 
† Holin●●h. p. 875. a. n. 10.  the Van of that Army then sent into France under the Command of the Earl of Surrey: In which and other his employments, he merited ●o well; as that he was by Letters Patent, bearing date 18 julii 17 H▪ 8. advanced 
i H. 〈◊〉. Rec. 17 H. 8. Rot. 19 Godw. p. 66.  to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Fitzwalter: And, in 21 H. 8. was one of the Peers, who subscribed 
k Herb. ut supra p. 274.  those Articles, which were then presented to the King against Cardinal Wolsey. Moreover, upon the 28th of December the same year (being then Knight 
l Pat. 21 H. 8. p. ●.  of the most noble Order of the Garter) he was Created 
m Pat. 21 H. 8. p. ●.  Earl of Sussex. And in 22 H. 8. joined with the rest of the Peers in Parliament, in subscribing 
n Herb. ut supra p. 306.  that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the Seventh, whereby they represented to his Holiness; that, unless he did comply with King Henry, in that business of his so much desired Divorce from Queen Catherine, his Supremacy here would not long be acknowledged. Also, in 24 H. 8. he was 
† Holingsh. p. 9●8. ●. n. 50.  one of the Nobles, which then attended the King into France.  
In 25 H. 8. this Earl obtained a special Patent 
o Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 1.  to himself and his Heirs, to exercise the Office of Sewer, at the time of Dinner, upon the Coronation-day of any of the future Kings and Queens of this Realm; with the Fee of xx ● per annum for that service, payable out of the Exchequer. And, in 32 H. 8. was made 
p Pat. ●2 H. 8. p. 6.  Lord High Chamberlain of England for life. Which Office Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, then newly attainted, had enjoyed 
q Pat. ●2 H. 8. p. 6.   
In 33 H. 8. he obtained a grant 
r Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 6.  in special Tail, of the scite of the Abbey of Cleve, in Com. Somers. with divers Lands thereto belonging: And, by his Testament 
s 〈…〉  bearing date 17 Oct. an. 1542. (34 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in Christian-Burial. Shortly after which (upon Monday 27 Nou.) departing 
t I 〈◊〉 in officio Arm. f. 〈◊〉 b.  this life at Chelsey, he was Interred 
u I 〈◊〉 in officio Arm. f. 〈◊〉 b.  in the Church of St. Laurence Poultney, in the City of London, with this Epitaph;  
Robertus Radcliffe Miles, Dominus Fitzwater, Egremond, & Burnell, Vicecomes Fitzwater▪ Magnus Camerarius Angliae, Camerarius Hospicii Regis Henrici octavi; ac ●idem à Consiliis Praeliis in Galliâ commissi● aliquoties, inter primos ductores honoratus. In aliis Belli, Pacisque consultationibus, non inter postrem●●●abitus. Aequitatis, justiciae, Constant●●, Magnum aetatis suae monumentum. Obiit xxvii die Novembris, An. Dom. MCCCCCxlii.  
This Earl Wedded 
x Catal. of Nob by R. B.  three Wives; First Elizabeth, Daughter to Henry Duke of Buckingham, by whom he had Issue 
y Catal. of Nob by R. B.  three Sons, 1 Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours. 2 George, and 3 Sir Humphrey Ratcliffe of Elnestow in Com. Bedf. Knight. Secondly 
z Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Margaret, Daughter of Thomas Earl of Derby: by whom he had issue 
a Catal. of Nob by R. B.  two Daughters; Anne married to Thomas Lord Wharton, and jane to Anthony Viscount Montagu. And thirdly 
b Catal. of Nob by R. B.  Mary, Daughter to Sir john Arundel of Lanherne, in Com. Cornub. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
c Ibid.  S●r john Ratcliff Knight who died without Issue, and lieth buried 
d Ibid.  in the Church of St. Olive in Hart-street, in the City of London.  
To this Robert succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir; who in 25 H. 8. (his Father then living) upon the Coronation 
e Stow's An.  of Queen Anne Bullen, was 
f Stow's An.  one of the Knights of the Bath then made. And, in 1 E. 6. upon that expedition then made into Scotland, had the command 
* Holing●h. p. 9●5. a.  of sixteen hundred Demilances; in which service, being unhorsed, he escaped 
† Ib. 956. b. n. 50.  with life very narrowly. Upon the death of King Edward the sixth he was one of the first that appeared 
g Godw. p. 267.  on the behalf of Queen Mary: by reason whereof, in the first year of her reign, he was constituted 
h Pat. 1. M. p. 8.  Warden, and Chief Justice-Itinerant of all the Forests South of Trent.  
B●ing also one of the Knight's 
i Wrastley qu. 33.  Companions of the most noble order of the Garter, by his Testament 
k Wrastley qu. 33.  bearing date 27 julii An. 1555. (2, & 3 Ph. & M.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Attiborough, in Com. Norf. appointing a Tomb to be there erected over his Grave. And married 
l Catal. of Nob by R. B.  two Wives; First Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk by whom he had Issue 
m Catal. of Nob by R. B.  three Sons, Thomas, Henry, and Francis. Secondly Anne, Daughter to Sir Philip Calthorp Knight, by whom he had Issue 
o cattle of Nob ut supra.  Egremond Ratcliff; who having been a principal Actor 
p An. Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  in the Northern Rebellion, and thereupon attainted 
q An. Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  of Treason; 〈◊〉 
r An. Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  out of England, was afterwards put to 〈◊〉 
s An. Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  at Namurs, by Don john of Austria, for purposing to Murder him; being for that end 〈◊〉 
t An. Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  of his imprisonment in the Tower of Lond●n by Secretary Walsingham, and thither sent 
u An Eliz. 〈…〉 in anno 1578.  He had also Issue 
x 〈…〉  by the same Anne, one Daughter called Frances, 〈◊〉 
y 〈…〉  to Sir Thomas Mildmay of 〈◊〉, in Com. Essex Knight.  
But from this last Wife being divorced 
z Wrastley ut supra. , he obtained a special Act 
a Journ. of Parl.  of Parliament in 2, & 3 ●h. & M. to debar her both from Jointure and Dowe●: and, departing this life at Sir Henry Sydney's house in Cham●●-Row, within the Liberties of Westminster, on Wedn●sday 17 Febr. An. 1556. (3 & 4 Ph. & M.) was buried 
c 〈…〉  in the North Isle of the said Church of St. Laurence Pultney, near to his Father and Mother.  
To whom succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas (in his Father's life time) was sent 
d 〈…〉  Ambassador into Germany by Queen Mary, unto the Emperor Charles the fifth, to treat of a marriage betwixt that Queen and Prince Philip, the eldest Son to the Emperor: And afterwards into 
e Ibid.  Spain, unto Philip himself, for ratifying thereof. In 2 & 3. Ph. & M. (being then a Knight 
f 〈…〉 ) he was constituted 
g 〈…〉  Lord Deputy of Ireland. And in 3, & 4 Ph. & M. (which was shortly after his Father's death) was made 
h Pat. 3, & 4 Ph. & M. p. 4.  Chief Justice of all the Forests South of Trent.  
In 4, & 5 Ph. & M. being then Knight 
i Pat. 4, & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3.  of the Garter, and Captain 
k Pat. 4, & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3.  of the Pensioners, his Commission for Deputy of Ireland was again renewed 
l Pat. 4, & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3. ; and he once more constituted 
m Ib.  Warden and Chief Justice of all the Forests South of Trent. Also upon the death of that Queen, he was again made Deputy 
n Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 9  of Ireland by Queen Elizabeth, in the first year of her reign; having special Instructions 
o Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  for preventing any insurrection of the Natives in that Realm, as also 
p Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  for building of Forts in Offalie; and to grant the inheritance of divers lands to the old Soldiers. Likewise to reduce 
q Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  the Revenues of Ireland to the example of England.  
In 3 Eliz. he was constituted 
r Pat. 3 Eliz. p. 5.  Lieutenant of Ireland. In 9 Eliz. sent 
† Holingsh. p. 1210 a. n. 60.  to Uienna, unto Maximilian the Emperor, with the order of the Garter: and in 10 Eliz. again employed 
s Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  to the same Emperor, to treat concerning a marriage, betwixt Queen Elizabeth, and Charles' Archduke of Austria. Which he endeavoured 
t Ann. Eliz. ut supra.  to effect with all his power, though the Earl of Leicester opposed it. In 12 Eliz. he was Lord Precedent 
u Ib.  of the North: And in 13 Eliz. upon an Incursion 
x Ib.  of certain Scors, assisted by the disaffected English; received command 
y Ib.  to raise certain Forces in those parts, whereupon he entered 
z Ibid,  Scotland by Tivydale, burnt several Towns belonging to the Lord Buchlu, and Carr of Ferni●erst, who had been the chief Ringleaders of those bold invaders; demolishing 
b Ibid,  the Castles of Ferniberst and Craling, which belonged to Carr. After which he marched 
c Ibid,  to Edenbourgh; and returning thence, so battered 
d Ibid,  the Castle of Hamilton with his great Guns, that it yielded to him; making also much spoil 
e Ibid,  in the Hamilton's lands.  
Before the end of that year, entering 
f Ibid.  Scotland again, he burned 
g Ibid.  divers Towns in Anandale, and demolished 
h Ibid.  the Castles of Anand and Caerlaveroc; by reason that Heriz and Maxwell (the owners of them) had thence committed divers Robberies in England: And upon his return was sworn 
i Ib.  one of the Queen's Privy Council.  
In 15 Eliz. he was made choice 
k Ib.  of, for one of the Peers, w●ich fate upon the Duke of Norfolk's Trial. And, by a certain Feoffment 
l Ex. autogr. penès H. ●●●●may eq. au● an. 1642.  bearing date 20 Dec. 22 Eliz. settled the Manor of Beaulieu, alias New-Hall, with divers other Lordships and Lands in Com. Essex and elsewhere, upon the Issue Male of his own Body, unto the tenth Son; the remainder to his Brother Sir Henry Ratcliff Knight, for life; and after his decease, upon Robert-Ratcliff, Son and Heir apparent to him the said Henry, and the Heirs Male of his Body; and for lack of such Issue, upon Thomas Ratcliff Esq Son and Heir to Sir Humphrey Ratclyff of Elnestow, in Com. Bedf. Knight deceased, and the Heirs Male of his Body; the remainder to Edward Ratcliff second Son of the said Sir Humphrey, and the Heirs Male of his Body; and for default of such Issue to the Laday Frances his Sister, than Wife of Sir Thomas Mildmay Knight, and the Heirs male of his Body, by her.  
In 24 Eliz. he was 
m Ann. Eliz▪  one of the Commissioners made choice of to treat with others from France, touching a marriage betwixt Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou. And married 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two Wives; First Elizabeth, Daughter to Thomas Wriothesley Earl of Southampton; by whom he had Issue 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two Sons; Henry and Robert, who both died young. Secondly Frances, Daughter 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir William Sidney Knight, Sister to Sir Henry Sidney Knight of the Garter.  
It is reported of this Thomas Earl of Suffex, by Sir Robert N●unton, in his Fragmenta Regalia p. 26. that he was a goodly Gentleman; of a brave noble nature, and constant to his Friends and Servants. Also, that there was such an Antipathy in his nature, to that of the Earl of Leicester's; that, being together in Court, and both in high employments, they grew to a direct frowardness, and were in continual opposition; the one setting the Watch and the other the Sentinel, each on the other Actions and Motions: For this Earl of Sussex was of a great spirit; which backed with the Queen's special Favour, and supported by a great and ancient Inheritance, could not brook the others Empire: insomuch as the Queen, upon sundry occasions, had somewhat to do to appease and attain them, until death parted the competition, and left the place to Leicester. Of this Earl it is also confidently affirmed; that lying in his last sickness, he gave this Caveat to his Friends; I am now p●ssing into another World, and must leave you to your Fortunes, and to the Queen's Grace and Goodness: but beware of the Gipsy (meaning Leicester,) for he will be too hard for you all; you know not the Beast so well as I do.  
Being Lord Chamberlain 
q Brudnel qu. 52.  of the Household to Queen Elizabeth, by his Testament 
r Brudnel qu. 52.  bearing date 1 Apr. An. 1583. (25 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Boreham in Com. Essex; where he willed that his Funeral obsequies should be performed; but that his Executors should not dispend about the same, above the sum of fifteen hundred pounds. Also that they should see builded and finished, on the South side of the Chancel of that Church of Boreham, one Chapel of Brick, then begun, according to a plot and writing thereof made; as also to erect in the midst of the said Chapel, (where he appointed his Body to be buried) a Tomb of White-Alablaster, Touch, and other stones, according to a plot or writing thereof, made and subscribed with his own hand. Likewise that the dead Corpse of his Grandfather, Grandmother, Father and Mother, should be removed, and brought thither, there to be buried in the Vault of that Chapel; and himself (when it should please God to call him) to be interred in the same place.  
And, departing 
s FF▪ in officio Arm. f. 107. a.  this life at his House of Bermondsey in Southwark, upon the ninth of june next ensuing, without Issue, was accordingly buried 
t FF▪ in officio Arm. f. 107. a.  at Boreham; leaving Frances his wife surviving; who by her Testament 
u Leicester qu. ●2.  bearing date 6 Dec. An. 1588. (31 Eliz.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the collegiate Church of Westminster: and appointed, that if in her life time, her Tomb should not be finished; her Executors should bestow two hundred pounds or more, if need required, for the making thereof, with her Picture in Alablaster-stone, and other garnishing; with a Superscription thereon to be engraven, declaring her name and Pedigree.  
She also willed, that her Executors should purchase a perpetual Annuity of xxl. a year, to the use of a Godly and learned Preacher; who, for and in the name of Her, should read two Lectures in Divinity, weekly, every week for ever, in the said Church on such several days in the We●k, as no other Sermons or Lectures were to be read there. Which Preacher to be admitted by the Dean of that Church of St Peter at Westminster for the time being.  
She likewise ordained, that her Executors should bestow and employ the sum of five thousand pounds, over and besides all her Goods unbequeathed, for the erecting of a new College in the University of Cambridge, to be called the Lady Frances Sydney-Sussex College; and purchasing of some competent Lands, thereunto to be annexed, for the maintenance of the Master and ten Fellows; as also of twenty Scholars, Students there.  
And departing 
x Stow's Survey 519. b.  this life upon the ninth of March An. 1589. lieth buried 
y Stow's Survey 519. b.  under a noble Monument within the Chapel of St. Paul, in the same Collegiate-Church at Westminster with this Epitaph.  
In●lytae Heroinae Francescae Comitissae Sussexiae, ex nobili & antiquâ Sydneiorum familiâ ortae▪ Illustrissimo, sapientissimo, & bellicosissimo viro, domino Thomae Ratcliffe Comiti Sussexiae nuptae; feminae multis, rarissimisque dotibus; tum animi, tum corporis ornatae; in sanguine conjunctos, in amicos, in pa●peres, in captivos, & praecipuè in verbi divini ministros, liberalitate & charitate, prae caeteris insigni; quae Lectionem sacrae Theologiae in Ecclesiâ Westmonasteriensi Collegiatâ, legendam instituis: Et quinque millia librarum per Testamentum legavit; quibus vel extrueretur Collegium novum in Academiâ Cantabrigiensi, vel (ad augmentum Aulae Clarensis, in eodem Academiâ) perquireretur annuus census; de quo perpetu● all possint M●gister unus, decem Socii, & Scholar's viginti. Opus certè praeclarum, & nunquam satis laudatum. Vixit annos 58. Mortua est 9 Martii, & sepulta fuit die 15 Aprilis An. Dom. 1589.  
To this last Earl Thomas, succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Brother and next Heir, who having thereupon summons 
z Journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 27 Eliz. took his place 
a Journal of Parl.  amongst the rest of the Peers upon the 28th of November. Of which Henry, all that I can farther say, is; that he was Captain 
b cattle of Nob. by R. B.  and chief Governor of the Town and Isle of Portsmouth, and Knight 
c cattle of Nob. by R. B.  of the most noble order of the Garter: and that by his Testament 
d Dixy qu. 19 , bearing date 9 Dec. An. 1593. (36 Eliz.) he also bequeathed his Body to be buried at Boreham, near to the Grave of the Lady Honora his Wife deceased, and Thomas Earl of Sussex, his Brother. And, having married 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Honora Daughter and Heir to Authony Pound of ... in Com. Southt. Esq departed 
f FF. in officio Arm. 351. ●.  this life 10 Apr. an. 1593. (36 Eliz.) Whereupon he had Burial 
g FF. in officio Arm. 351. ●.  at Boreham accordingly upon the 8th of May next following▪ leaving Issue Robert his only child; who (succeeding him in his Honours) in 37 Eliz. was sent 
h Ann. Eliz.  into Scotland from Queen Eliz. to stand in her stead, as a Godfather, at the Christening of Prince Henry.  
In 39 Eliz. this Robert 
Robert.  was 
i Ibid.  in that voyage with Robert Earl of Essex to Cadez: and installed 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Knight of the Garter in an. 1621. (19 jac.) He first 
l Ib.  married Brige●, Daughter to Sir Charles Morison of Caysho-bury, in Com. Hertf. Knight, and had Issue 
m 〈…〉  by her two Sons; Henry who Married jane, Daughter of Sir Michael Stanhope Knight; and Thomas: and two Daughters; Elizabeth Married 
n 〈…〉  to Sir john Ramsey Knight, Viscount Hadington; (afterwards Earl of holderness) and Honora 
o 1. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 34. a. : All dying 
p 1. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 34. a.  in his life time Issueless.  
To his second Wife he Married 
q 1. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 34. a.  Frances, Daughter to Hercules Meutas of Hame, in Com. Essex Esq, one of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth: but had 
r Ibid.  no Issue by her: And, departing 
s Ibid.  this life at his House in Clerkenwell (in the Suburbs of London) 22 Sept. an. 1629. (5 Car. 1.) was buried 
t Ibid.  in the Church of Boreham, with his Ancestors. Whereupon the Title of Earl of Sussex descending 
u Ibid.  to Sir Edward Ratclyffe 
Edward  Knight, Son and Heir to Sir Humphrey Ratcliff of Elnestow, before-specified, as Grandson and Heir Male to Robert the first Earl of Sussex of this Family; Sir Henry Mildmay of Mulsho in Com. Essex Knight, Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Mildmay Knight, by the Lady Frances his Wife, Daughter to Henry Earl of Sussex (by Anne his second Wife, Daughter of Sir Philip Calthorp Knight) Cousin and Heir of the half blood to the before-specified Robert Earl of Sussex, who died in an. 1629. without Issue; laid claim 
x Journ. of Parl.  to the Title of Lord Fitzwalter shortly after the sitting of that unhappy Long Parliament, which began at Westminster, 3 Nou. an. 1640. (16 Car. 1.) by reason of his Descent in blood from Elizabeth the Daughter and sole Heir to Walter Lord Fitzwalter, who died without Issue Male in 10 H. 6. (as hath been already observed.)  
But the Troubles shortly coming on, which begot a flame of War, (as is very well known) nothing was done therein, till after the happy restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; that, Henry Mildmay Esq, Grandson and next Heir to the said Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, by Petition 
y Ibid.  to his Majesty laid claim to this Title of Lord Fitzwalter; 
Benjamin Mildmay Lord Fitzwalter.  and since that Benjamin, his Brother and Heir (the said Henry dying soon after.)  
Which Petition being referred 
z Ibid.  to the consideration of the House of Peers in Parliament; after much opposition thereto by Robert Cheek Esq, Son of Henry Cheek, by Frances his Wife, one of the Sisters and Heirs of the whole blood to Edward Earl of Sussex, who deceased without Issue: One of his Objections being that of the half blood in Mildmay; and the other, that the Barony, or Title of Lord Fitzwalter was merged and extinct with the Earldom. It was, upon full debate and mature consideration had therein, resolved 
a Ibid.  upon the Question, that the Half blood could not be any impediment in the case of a dignity. And, that, though a Baron in Fee simple be made an Earl, the Barony shall descend to the Heir general, whether the Earldom do continue, or be extinct.  
This Benjamin, now Lord Fitzwalter hath Married Catherine Daughter and Coheir to Thomas eldest Son to Thomas Viscount Fairfax of Emmeley in Ireland: and by her hath Issue three Sons; Charles, Benjamin, and Walter.   

Philibert de Shaunde, Earl of Bath.  
[1 H. 7.]  
AMongst others, who were raised to great Titles of Honour by Henry Earl of Richmund, after his happy Victory at Bosworth-field, whereupon he obtained the Crown of this Realm, by the name of King Henry the Seventh; this Philibert de Shaunde (by Birth a Frenchman, and of the Province of Britanny) having approved himself a faithful Friend to him; when, being sought after by King Richard, he became necessitated, for safety, to flee to the Duke of Britanny; was, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster upon the sixth day of January, 1 H. 7. advanced 
a Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 18. Vide●is etiam Cart. 1 H. 7. p. 1.  to the degree of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Bath, with an C. Marks per annum Fee, payable out of the Issues and profits of the Counties of Somerset and Dorset, for his better support of that dignity. But of his Death, Wife, or Issue, I have not seen any thing.   

Borough.  
[3 H. 7.]  
THis Family of Burgh, alias Borough, of Gaynesborough, in Com. Linc. did derive their Descent 
a Ex coll. B. Gl. S.  from Hubert de Burgh, a younger Son to the famous Hubert de Burgh, sometime Justice of England, and Earl of Kent: but the first of them, touching whom I have seen any thing memorable, 
† Holingsh. p. 673. b. n. 10.  is Thomas; 
Thomas.  who being a Knight in 10 E. 4. at which time the King was taken by Nevil Earl of Warwick, and kept Prisoner at Middleham-Castle, in the North; but with leave to ride out and hunt, for his Recreation; joined with Sir William Stanley, in the rescue of him from his Guards. And, upon his return from beyond Sea (being constrained at that time to quit the Realm, as is very well known) met 
* Ib. 680. b. n. 50.  him at Northampton with what assistance he could raise; and accompanied him to Barnet-field, where he became Victorious.  
This Sir Thomas Borough by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
b Esc. 11 H. 6. n. 37. Suff.  and one of the Coheirs to Sir Henry Perci of Athol Knight, left Issue Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir. Which Thomas, was elected 
c Instit. etc. of the Garter per ●. A.  into the Society of Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter in King Richard the Thirds time, and advanced 
† Breve de privato Sigillo.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, 29 Sept. 3 H. 7. Whereupon he had Summons 
d Claus. de eodem an. in dorso.  to Parliament the same year and afterwards: And by his Testament 
e Vox qu. 30. , bearing date 18 Febr. an. 1495. (11 H. 7) bequeathed his Body to be buried in his new Chapel, within the Parish-Church of All-Saints at Gaynesburgh, in Com. Linc. Appointing, that a Tomb should be erected at the North end of the Altar in the same Chapel, with two Images thereon; viz. of himself in Armour, and of his Wife; with their Arms, and the days of their respective Deaths. Also upon that for himself, to have his Mantle of the Garter, with a Garter about his Leg. Likewise that in the same Chapel, there should be Founded a perpetual Chantry of one Priest, whom he willed to be honest, discreet, able, and cunning in Reading and Singing; to help to serve God, and to keep the Choir daily in the said Church; and to sing and pray in the same Chapel for his Soul, and for the Soul of Dame Margaret his Wife; as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother, and all his Ancestors; and to have an annual Rent of ten pounds for evermore.  
Moreover he willed, that, upon his Mother, lying Interred in St. james Abbey near Northampton, there should be laid a Stone, somewhat raised in height, with the Arms of his Father and Mother thereon; and an Inscription; for the doing whereof he bequeathed ten pounds.  
Also that there should be founded at Gaynesburgh, an Hospital for five poor Bedemen, for evermore; Every one of them to receive for his support, a penny a day; and to have every other year a Gown of iiis. ivd. price. Which poor men to be chosen of such as had done him service, and service to his Heirs; and for lack of such, then of those who have been Tenants, within the Town of Gaynesburgh, unto him, or to his Heirs, and come to poverty. The which five Bedemen, to be daily present at the Mass of his Chantry-Priest, and to help him to say De profundis in audience; and such of them as were learned, their Paternoster, Ave, and Creed, at the least.  
Furthermore he willed, in case his Son Thomas should be living at the day of his Burial, that he have to his Chamber, with xl1. the one half in Plate, and the other in Householdstuff. Likewise that his Daughter, the Lady Fitz Hugh, have a Book of gold enamelled: and that his Godson Thomas (the eldest Son to his Son Sir Edward) have a Cross of gold, set with an emerald in the midst, which was his Mothers. And that his Daughter Anne should have another Cross of gold, which was his Wives, set with Stones, and a great Ruby in the midst.  
Shortly after which, he died; for the Probate thereof bears date upon the nineteenth of May following; leaving Issue, by the before-specified Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Thomas Lord Roos of Kendal, and Widow 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Thomas Botreaux Knight, two Sons 
h Vox ut supra. ; Sir Edward Borough Knight, and Thomas: and two Daughters 
i Vox ut supra. ▪ ... Wife of the Lord Fitz Hugh, and Anne.  
Which Sir Edward. 
Edward.  Married 
k Ex coll. R. Gl S.  Anne, the sole Daughter and Heir of Sir Thomas Cobham Knight, and by her left Issue Thomas. 
l Ex coll. R. Gl S.  
Thomas.  his Son and Heir; who being Summoned 
m H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  to Parliament in 21 H. 8. after the first sitting thereof (viz. 3 Nou.) was admitted 
n H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  into the House 2 Dec. next following.  
This Thomas, by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
o Ex coll. R. Gl S.  of Sir William Tirwhit of Ketilby, in Com. Linc. Knight, had Issue Thomas 
p Ex coll. R. Gl S.  
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, who Married Elizabeth, Daughter 
q Journal of 〈◊〉 de eodem anno.  of Sir David Owen Knight: But she breaking the Bonds of Wedlock, as it seems, had 
r Journal of 〈◊〉. de eodem anno.  several Children begotten on her by some other person; whereupon he obtained a special Act▪ 
s Journal of 〈◊〉. de eodem anno.  of Parliament in 34 H. 8. for the Bastardising of them: and by his Testament 
t Coode qu. 27.  bearing date, at Ewston, in Com. Suff. 14 Febr. 4 E. 6. (whereby no place is appointed for his Burial) makes mention of Alice his Wife, as also of Henry his Son and Heir; of William a younger Son; and of Sir Thomas Burgh Knight, another Son deceased. Likewise of Dorothy his Daughter; and of Sir Anthony Nevil Knight, his Son in Law: the Probate whereof bears date 20 Nou. following.  
Which Alice surviving him, Married 
u Welles qu. 34.  to Edmund Rokewod; and, by her Testament 
x Welles qu. 34. , dated 24 Martii, an. 1558. (5 & 4 Ph. & M.) bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Ewston, by her Husband Rokewode: appointing, that her Executors should find an honest Priest, to pray, and sing for her Soul, and the Souls of both her Husbands; as also for the Souls of her Father and Mother, during the space of seven years. Likewise, that they should make another Tomb, where the Lord Burgh her Husband lay buried.  
But Henry his eldest Son, in case he succeeded him, did not long enjoy the Honour: For it appears, that in 15 Eliz. William 
William.  bore the Title of Lord Burgh, and was 
y Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  one of the Peers, who sat in Judgement upon the Duke of Norfolk.  
Which William, by Katherine his Wife, Daughter 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Edward Earl of Lincoln, had Issue 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir john Borough Knight, who died in his life time; and Thomas. Which Thomas 
Thomas.  succeeding him, in 36 Eliz. was 
b Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  employed Ambassador into Scotland, to incite King james against the Spanish Faction there; and to procure such an association of the Protestants, as might preserve him, and that Religion from all Foreign practices. He was likewise Governor 
c Ex coll. R Gl. S.  of the Brill in Flanders: as also in 40 Eliz. made Lieutenant 
d Annal. Eliz.  of Ireland: and departing this life shortly after, left his three Daughters his Heirs; Elizabeth Married 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to George Cobham, a younger Son to William Lord Cobbams, Frances 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , and Anne 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S. .   

Cheney.  
[3 H. 7.]  
THough none of this name stood ranked with the Peers of this Realm, until the time of King Henry the Seventh, yet were they of eminent note many Ages before: For Ralph 
Ralph.  de Caineto (id est Chency) came 
a Monast. Angl. Vol. 1. p. 867. a.  into England with William the Conqueror: but from him I have not seen any Descendants, other than Females.  
There was also in the days of King Henry the First, Roger 
Roger.  de Cheney, who gave 
b Monast. Angl. Vol. 2. p. 265. b.  the Tithes of Munstre (now called Minstre- Lovel in Com. Oxon.) with the Tyths of all his Wools in that County, to the Monks of Eynsham. Likewise, soon after that, another Ralph de Chenei, who bestowed 
c Ib. p. 908. b. n. 60.  on the Monks of Lewes, in Com. Suss. one Hide of Land, with the Mill at Bardesey, for the Soul of Emme his Wife: as also 
d Ib. n. 50.  the Church of Bristelmeston, with the Tithes of all he had in that Town.  
And in 5 H. 2. William 
William.  de Chenei, than Sheriff 
e Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. Norff. Suff.  of Norfolk, and Suffolk: who continued so till 9 H. 2. inclusive.  
In 9 and 10 E. 1. john 
john.  de Chenei had also the Sheriffalty 
f Rot. Pip. de iisd. ann. B●ck. Bedf.  of Buck. and Bedford Shires. And in 15 E. 2. William 
William.  de Chenei, being 
g T. Wals. p. 94. n. 40.  in that Insurrection with Thomas Earl of Lancaster, suffered Death 
h T. Wals. p. 94. n. 40.  at York, with others of that party.  
Moreover it appears, that in 1 H. 4. that King, to manifest his right to the Crown of this Realm, sent 
i Ib. p. 4●0. n. 40.  (amongst others) Sir john Cheney Knight, and john Cheney Esq to the Court of Rome. Which Sir john 
john.  Chenei, in 5 H. 4. was Speaker 
k Ibid. p. 412. n. 30 &c 40.  of that Parliament, then met at Cobentre, called Parliamentum indoctorum; the Parliament of illiterate men.  
But to come to Sir john 
john.  Cheney Knight, of whom I am here chiefly to speak, (who was Son 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to john Cheney of Sherland, within the Isle of Shepey, in Kent, by Alianore his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert de Shotisbroke Knight, and Sister to Margaret Duchess of Somerset.) The first mention I find of him, is in 3 R. 3. upon a very honourable occasion; he being 
m Polyd. Virg. 563. n. 40.  then in Arms for Henry Earl of Richmund, at Bosworth-field; where King Richard himself encountering 
n Polyd. Virg. 563. n. 40.  with him (after he had overthrown Sir William Brandon, the Earl of Richmund's Standard-Bearer) though this Sir john was 
o Polyd. Virg. 563. n. 40.  a person of very great strength, felled 
p Polyd. Virg. 563. n. 40.  him to the ground: Therefore, upon that Earl's obtaining the Crown by his happy Victory that day, he was made choice of for one 
q Ib. p. 566. n. 40.  of his Privy-Council: and shortly after fought 
r Ib. p. 573. n. 20.  stoutly for him, in the Battle of Stoke (near Newark) against john Earl of Lincoln and his adherents. In 3 H. 7. being advanced 
* Breve de privato Sigillo.  to the degree of a Baron of this 
s Ib. p. 579.  Realm, he shortly after accompanied the Lord Brook into Britanny, in aid of that Duke, against the French: and in 4 H. 7. was sent 
t Ib. p. 584. n. 20.  into Flanders, with considerable Forces on the behalf of Maximilian the Emperor.  
Being a Knight Banneret 
u Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A. , he was also made choice of for one 
x Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the Knight's Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter; and had Summons 
y Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to Parliament in 3, 7, and 11 H. 7. but died without Issue, as it seems: For Thomas his Nephew 
z 〈…〉 , viz. Son of William Cheney his Brother, succeeded him, in his Lands: and was Constable of Quinborough-Castle in 
* Pat. 3 H. 8. p. 2.  3 H. 8. and 
a Pat. 7 H. 8. p. 3.  7 H. 8. And in 12 H. 8. (being then a Knight) was 
† Stow's Annals.  one of the Challengers, against all Gentlemen, who were to exercise Fea●s of Arms, on Horseback, or on Foot, for thirty days, at that famous Interview of King Henry the VIII. and Francis the first of France, betwixt Ardres and Guisnes. Moreover, in 17 H. 8. he was made Governor 
b Pat. 17 H. ●. p. 2.  of the Castle at Rochester. And in 31 H. 8. being Knight 
c ●Pat. ●1 H.  of the Garter, was Warden 
† Holingsh. p. 918. a.  of the Cinque-Ports, and Treasurer 
d ●8. p. 5.  of the Household to that King.  
In 36 H. 8. he was 
* Stow's Ann.  in that Expedition than made to Bol●in: and in 38 H. 8. being sent into France, to stand in the King's stead as Godfather to Elizabeth, Daughter to the Dolphin; was also one of those whom King Henry did nominate for assistants to the Privy-Council, which, lying on his Deathbed, he appointed 
e 〈…〉  for his Son Prince Edward. Whereupon in 1 E. 6. he had that strong Castle of 〈◊〉, committed 
f 〈…〉  to his trust: and was shortly after made Treasurer 
g Pat. 3 E. 6. p. ●.  of the Household to that King.  
Upon that great dispute touching the succession, which the Lords of the Council had, when King Edward the Sixth died, he was one of those, who stood 
h Godw. p. 270.  up for Queen Mary: whereupon he was 
† Holingsh. p. 1094. a. n. 40.  made Warden of the Cinque-Ports by her 
i Annal. Eliz. per● Camd. , and in 1 Eliz. chosen for one of her Privy-Council: But departing 
k Weevers Fun. Monum. p. 284.  this life upon the xxth. of December the same year; was buried at Minster, within the Isle of Shepey, in Com. Contii, with this Epitaph 
l Weevers Fun. Monum. p. 284. ;  
Hic jacet dominus Thomas Cheyne, inclitissimi ordinis Garterii miles, Guardianus quinque Portuum & Thesaurarius Hospicii Henrici octavi, ac Edwardi sexti Regum: Reginaeq, Marae ac Elizabethae, ac eorum in secretis Consiliari●s. Qui obiit xx ●, die mensis Decembris, An. D. 1559. ac regni Reginae Elizabethae, Primo.  
Leaving Issue 
* Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , by Frideswide, his first Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Frowyke Knight, Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas, four Daughters, Katherine Married to Sir Thomas Kempe of Olendich, in Com. Cantii Margaret; to George Nevil Lord Bergavenny; Frances to Nicholas Crips, Son and Heir to Sir Henry Crips Knight; and Anne to Sir john Perrot Knight.  
And, by Anne his second Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Broughton of Tuddington, in Com. Bedf. Knight, Henry 
Henry.  Cheney, who being Knighted 
† Ms. in officio Arm.  at his own House of Tuddington, in 5 Eliz. had Summons 
m MS. in bibls. Cotton. Vitel. liu● C. 9 f. 310. a.  to Parliament in 14 Eliz. And in an. 1587. (29 Eliz.) was 
n Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  one of the Peers appointed to try the Queen of Scots. But farther I have not seen any thing of him, than that he took to Wife 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  jane the Daughter of Thomas Lord Wentworth; and that having built 
p Camd. in Bedf.  a noble House at Tuddington, where he had his residence, he died without Issue.   

Coniers.  
[22 H. 7.]  
THough none of this Family did arrive to the degree of Peerage till the later end of King Henry the Seventh's Reign; yet were they men of great quality long before; their most ancient Seat, being at 
a Lel. Itin. Vol. 1. f. 77.  Sockburne, in the Bishopric of Durham, where diyers fair Tombs are still remaining of them. Of these Roger 
Roger.  de Coniers is the first of whom I have seen mention; who in an. 1144. (9 Steph. being 
b Sim. D●●nelm. col. 63. Joh. Ha●ustald. 272. n. ● & 60.  one of the Barons of that Bishopric) stood 
c Sim. D●●nelm. col. 63. Joh. Ha●ustald. 272. n. ● & 60.  up stoutly on the behalf of William then Dean of Durham, whom the Monks of that Church, upon the Death of Bishop Geffrey, had made choice 
d Sim. D●●nelm. col. 63. Joh. Ha●ustald. 272. n. ● 60.  of for their Bishop against the power of the Scots. Which Monks, taking advantage 
e Sim. D●●nelm. col. 63. Joh. Ha●ustald. 272. n. ● & 60.  of the Troubles, betwixt Maud the Empress and King Stephen, had brought 
f Sim. D●●nelm. col. 63. Joh. Ha●ustald. 272. n. ● & 60.  in the Chancellor of Scotland, as Bishop; and gaining the assent 
g Ibid.  of Maud, had possessed 
h Ibid.  themselves of the Castle and Church of Durham by strong hand, in defence of that their Countryman.  
This Roger de Coniers therefore, in aid 
i Sim. D●●nelm. col. 64.  of the Dean (so elected by the Monks) fortified 
k Sim. D●●nelm. col. 64.  a certain place, called Biscoptune, then in his own possession, and environed by a Fen; whereunto, for his better security he might resort. But the Scots, notwithstanding all that could be done in opposition to them, kept 
l Ib. 66. n. 10.  both Castle and Church, on the behalf of their Countryman, for the full space of one year and seven Weeks, that the Archbishop of York came thither, and put the Dean into possession 
m Ib. 66. n. 10. . Which being done, he made this Roger de Coniers Governor 
n Ib. 66. n. 10.  of that Castle.  
The next is of Roger 
Roger.  the Son of Robert Coniers, who in 8 R. 1. gave 
o Rot. Pip. 8 R. 1. Bbor.  xl. Marks to have a Trial in the King's Court, against Roger his Uncle, for the Lands of his Father's Inheritance in Haiton, Norton, Grisebi and Dakineshall in Com. Ebor.  
Also in 8 H. 3. of Geffrey 
Geffrey.  de Coniers; who, at that time, gave 
p Rot. Pip. 8. H. 3. Dunelm.  two Palfreys to the King, for Livery of half a Knight's Fee, which Eustace de Broc held of him in Esse-Auclent. And in 10 H. 3. of William 
William.  Coniers, than made Governor 
q Pat. 10 H. 3. m. 1.  of the Castle at Geldeford.  
But descending lower. In 13 R. 2. Sir john 
john.  Coniers of Sockburne Knight, having Married 
r Ex vet. Cartulario penès Car. Fairfax ar.  Elizabeth, one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of William de Aton, made Partition 
s Ex vet. Cartulario penès Car. Fairfax ar.  with the two other, of all the Lands whereof the said William died seized (as in my discourse of the Family of Aton, I have fully showed:) and lieth buried 
t Lel. Itin. vol. 1. f. 77.  at Dockburne, where there is a fair Monument erected to his memory.  
To this john succeeded 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Christopher; 
Christopher.  and to him another 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  john▪ who having Married 
y Claus. 10 H. 6. m. 15.  Margery, one of the two Daughters and Heirs of Sir Philip Darcie Knight (Son and Heir to john 
john.  Lord Darcie) had in 10 H. 6. an assignation 
z Claus. 10 H. 6. m. 15.  of the purparty belonging to her, upon Partition of the Lands, which then descended to them: and in 27 H. 6. being then a Knight, and seated 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  at Hornby in Com. Ebor. was made 
b Rot. Fin. 27 H. 6. m. 20.  Sheriff of that Shire; as also Governor 
c Rot. Fin. 27 H. 6. m. 20.  of the Castle at York.  
In 38 H. 6. this Sir john Coniers joined 
d Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 12.  with Richard Duke of York, and his party, against the King and the Lancastrians; and left Issue 
e Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  john his Son and Heir; as also Richard Coniers of Norden in Com. Palat. Dunelm. and Christopher Coniers of Eletham; Henry, Philip, Robert, and William: and four Daughters; viz. Elizabeth, Married to William Fitz● Williams of Sprotborough; Margery to Roland Plaice; and Eleanore to Thomas Merkenfeld.  
Which john 
john.  (his Son and Heir) Married 
f Esc. 3 E. 4. n. 33.  Alice, Daughter and Coheir to William Nevil Lord Fauconbridge, afterwards Earl of Kent: and in 5 E. 4. was joined in Commission 
g Rot. Franc. 5 E. 4. m. 4.  with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, and divers other Northern Lords, to treat with the Scots, touching some injuries by them done to the Subjects of this Realm, contrary to the Articles of Truce agreed on by both Crowns. He was also employed 
h Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 4. m. 15.  in 13 E. 4. with Henry Earl of Northumberland and others, upon the like occasion. And, having been Installed 
i Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the most noble order of the Garter, in 1 R. 3. departed 
k Ex script. Coniers D. Darc●e.  this life in 5 H. 7. leaving Issue 
l Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons; William his Son and Heir, and john; and two Daughters; Anne Married 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Richard Lumley, and Margery to William Bulmer.  
Which William 
William.  Coniers, in 8 H. 7. accompanied 
n Polyd. Virg. P. 60●. n. 40.  Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland, and divers other Northern Lords, to raise the Siege of Norham-Castle, then beleaguered by the Scots: and in 22 H. 7. boar the Title 
o Ex autogr. penès Coniers D. Darcle.  of Lord Conyers. Whereupon in 1 H. 8. he had Summons 
p Ex Rot. penès Cler. de le Pettibagg.  to Parliament; and was made Constable 
q Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 13.  of the Castles at Richmund and Middleham.  
Having therefore such trust and power in those parts, in 5 H. 8. he marched 
r Godw. p. 20.  with the Earl of Surrey against the Scots, who had then invaded Northumberland. Whereupon he had his share in the honour of that Victory, then obtained at Floddon-field, where King james the Fourth lost his Life. And, having Married 
s cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, Daughter to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland, departed 
t Ex script. Coniers D. Darcie.  this life in 16 H. 8. leaving 
u Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Christopher 
Christopher.  Coniers Knight, his Son and Heir; and two Daughters 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S. ; Catherine Married to Sir Francis Bigod of Settrington Knight, and Margaret to Richard Cholmley, Son and Heir to Sir Roger Cholmley of Rockley Knight. Which Christopher had Livery 
y Pat. ●6 H. 8. p. 1.  of his Lands the same year.  
And in 22 H. 8. (with the rest of the Lords then sitting in Parliament) subscribed 
z Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the Seventh; whereby 'twas represented to his Holiness; that in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that business of his Divorce from Queen Katherine, his Supremacy here could not long be owned. And, having Married 
a Ex script. praef. D. Darcie.  Anne, Daughter to William Lord Dacres of Gillestand, departed 
b Ex script. praef. D. Darcie.  this life in 30 H. 8. leaving Issue 
c Ex script. praef. D. Darcie.  john 
john.  his Son and Heir; as also Leonard, a younger Son; and two Daughters, Elizabeth Married to George Plaice of Halnaby Esq, and jane to Sir Marmaduke Constable of Everingham Knight.  
Which john in 36 H. 8. accompanied 
d Stow's Ann.  the Earl of Hertford, than General of that Army sent into Scotland, at which time Leith was taken 
e Stow's Ann.  by the English; and he there (with others) Knighted 
f Stow's Ann. .  
In 5 E. 6. this john Lord Coniers, was made Warden 
g Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 6.  of the West-Marches toward Scotland; as also Governor 
h Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 6.  of the Castle at Carlisle: and in 1 Mariae, Warden 
i Pat. 1 M. p. 7.  of the East-Marches, and Governor 
k Pat. 1 M. p. 7.  of Barwick. And, having Married 
l Catal. of Nob● by R. B.  Maud the Daughter to Henry the first Earl of Cumberland, departed 
m Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  this life in 3 & 4 Ph. & M. leaving 
n Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  three Daughters his Heirs; viz. Anne Married to Anthony Kempe of ... in Com. Cantii; Elizabeth to Thomas the Son of Sir Arthur Darcie Knight; and Catherine to john the Son and Heir of john Atherton of Atherton in Com. Lane. Esq. Of which three Daughters no Issue remaineth, but from Elizabeth, so Married to Darcie.   

Pole Lord Mountagu.  
[19 H. 7.]  
THE first of this Family, touching whom I have seen any thing memorable, is Sir Richard. 
Richard.  Pole Knight, Son 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Geffrey Pole Knight, descended 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from an ancient stock of that surname, in some part of Wales. Which Sir Richard, being a valiant and expert Commander, was by Indenture, first retained 
c Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve King Henry the Seventh in his Wars of Scotland, in the 12th year of his Reign, with five Demilances and CC. Archers; and afterwards 
d Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  (before the end of that year) with six hundred men at Arms, threescore Demilances, and five hundred and forty Bows and Bills. And being a person much accomplished, was made 
e Polyd. Virg. p. 610. n. 30.  chief Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Prince Arthur, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter; whereupon attending him into Wales, he received Command to govern in those parts.  
The certain time of his Death I find not; but that by the Lady Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
f Ex. coll. R. Gl. S.  to George Duke of Clarence, he had Issue 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  four Sons; Henry, Geffrey, Arthur, and Reginald: and one Daughter, called Ursula, Married to Henry Lord Stafford.  
Which Margaret 
Margaret.  surviving him, in 5 H. 8. by her Petition 
h Herb. H●st. of H. 8. p. 451.  to the King; representing, that whereas by Act of Parliament in 19 H. 7. Edward her Brother, called Earl of Warwick, had been declared Traitor, and his Lands thereupon forfeited; she humbly entreated, that it would please his Highness, to permit her to inherit his state and dignity (she being his Sister and Heir in blood) and be styled Countess of Salisbury. Which being granted 
i Herb. H●st. of H. 8. p. 451. , she obtained his Letters 
k Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  Patent, bearing date 14 Oct. the same year, for all the Castles, Manors, and Lands of Richard late Earl of Salisbury, her Grandfather, which came to the Crown, by the attainder of the same Edward Earl of Warwick, her Brother.  
But notwithstanding that favour, a most sad fate overtook her at last; she being attainted 
l Herb. ut supra p. 447.  for Treason in 31 H. 8. under colour of compliance with the Marquis of Exeter (at that time also attainted) certain Bulls from Rome being found 
m Herb. ut supra p. 447.  at Cowdray (her Mansion House.) It was also laid to her charge 
n Herb. ut supra p. 447. , that the Parson of Warblyngton had conveyed Letters from her, to her Son (Reginald) the Cardinal; and, that she had forbidden all her Tenants to have the New Testament in English, or any new Book that the King had privileged. What else might be the cause is not certain: but it appeareth 
o Herb. ut supra p. 447.  from sufficient testimony, that she behaved herself most stoutly (though seventy years of age) and would not confess any thing: Nevertheless she had sentence 
p Godw. p. 166.  of death passed against her, without ever being 
q Godw. p. 166.  heard: yet the Execution thereof was deferred 
r Ib. p. 179.  for two years, until the 27th. of May, an. 1541. (33 H. 8.) at which time she lost her Head in the Tower; it being thought 
s Ib. p. 179. , that the Insurrection about that time in Yorkshire, was through the instigation of the Cardinal, her Son, and consequently the occasion taken thus to cut her off; in whom determined the Line of Plantagenet, She being then possessed 
† Ex vet. MS. penès 〈◊〉. Com. Hun●.  of these following Lordships, Lands, and Revenues;   l. s. d. In Com. Cornub. Lantyane, 20 10 06. In Com. Devon. Wonneford, 06 19 10. Clifte S. mary's, 08 04 06 Py-Worthye, 18 04 10 ob. Stokenham, with the Hundred of Colridge, 144 19 07 ob. q. Telhamptone, 05 11 05 ob. q. In Com. Somers. Shipton-Mountagu, 16 12 08. Chedsey with Cantlous, 110 12 02. Dounpole, 10 11 06 q. Dunyate, 27 19 06. Somertone, 72 03 09 ob. q. The Fee-ferm of Congresbury payable by the Bishop of bath, 54 00 00. In Com. Dors. Sooyre, 07 07 03. Newton-Mountagu, 13 10 01. A Fee ferm payable by the late Abbot of Byndone, 20 00 00. In Com. Sutht. The Manor, Castle, Burgh and Hundred of Christ-Church, 100 14 03 q. Ringwode, 68 08 02 q. Swaynsone, 85 17 00. Warblingtone, 33 18 00. Chaltone, 18 13 04. Huntone, 14 01 06. In Com. Wilts. Erle-Stoke, 54 11 07 ob. In Com. Buck. The Fee ferm of Aylesbury, 60 00 00. Aston-Clynton, 42 04 10. Aston-Chevery, 27 10 09 ob. In Com. Hertf. Ware, 107 03 01 ob. In Com. Essex. Clavering, 63 03 06. In reversion in the Counties of, Essex, 28 00 00. Monmouth, 41 06 08. Wilts. A Rent called the Cr. money of the Earl of Sarum, 20 00 00. In Com. Berks. Crokeham, 25 12 06. A Fee ferm in Lamborne, 05 06 08. In Com. Hertf. Bush, 25 12 10. In Com. Essex. North-West Basset, 55 05 07. London. The Miese called the Herbre with certain Tenements thereunto belonging, 12 11 08. In Com. Suff. Newton-Hall, 17 00 00. In Com. Northt. Estone, 23 01 08. In Com. Ebor. A Fee Ferm paid by the Abbot of Kirkshall, 13 06 08. In Com. Monmouh. Walsh- Becknore, 07 15 00. Llanvere, and Llangyve, 20 17 10. In Com. Somers. Stapull-Fitz pain, 42 08 11 ob. In Com. Buck. Elleseburgh, 18 07 00. Medmenbam, 33 07 09.  The total 2046 03 11. dim. q.  
Of these her Sons, Henry, 
Henry.  being the eldest, had a special Livery 
t Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Lands of his Inheritance in 5 H. 8. so that 'tis like his Father died at that time, or not long before: and in 13 H. 8. by the title of Lord Montague, was restored 
u Stow's An.  to the King's favour. After which, in 15 H. 8. he attended 
x Stow's An.  the Duke of Suffolk, than General of the English-Army sent into France. But as to any Creation by Patent, or other advancement to that dignity, I cannot speak; until 21 H. 8. that he had summons 
y H. 13. in officio Ann. f. 398. b.  to Parliament, and took his place there amongst the rest of the Peers, upon the first of December the same year, by the title of Lord Montague. Which was (doubtless) in respect of his descent from that noble Family, by his Mother. Howbeit, shortly after, in 22 H. 8. I find 
z Herb. ut supra p. 306.  him ranked the first in number, of all the Barons, who did in full Parliament subscribe that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the seventh; whereby they gave him a modest intimation; that in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that business of his intended Divorce from Queen Katherine, the farther acknowledgement of his Supremacy, in this Realm, would be in danger.  
In 24 H. 8. upon that Royal journey 
a Stow's An. , made by King Henry into France, at which time he had such honourable reception at Boloine by King Francis the first; he was one 
b Stow's An.  of his attendants thither; and the same year, (with divers other persons of note) made 
c Ibid.  one of the Knights of the Bath, at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen. But in 30 H. 8. upon the fifth of November, being one of those, who with the Marquis of Exeter, stood charged 
d Godw. p. 162. Stow's An.  (by his own Brother, Sir Geffrey Pole Knight) with devising to advance Reginald Pole, (his other Brother) Dean of Exeter, then beyond Sea, to the Royal Throne of this Realm, and to depose the King, he was 
e Godw. p. 162. Stow's An.  sent to the Tower; and (with that Marquis, and others) arraigned 
f Godw. p. 162. Stow's An.  of High Treason at Westminster, before the Lord Audley (Lord Chancellor) the High Steward of England, for that occasion, upon the third of january: and, being found guilty, suffcred 
g Godw. p. 162. Stow's An.  death on Tower Hill, upon the ninth of the same month. Leaving Issue, by jane his Wife, Daughter 
h Hogen qu. 35.  to George NevillLord Bergavenny, two Daughters, his Heirs; Katherine married 
i Catal. of Nob by R. B.  to Francis Earl of Huntingdon, and Winifrid 
k Ex Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir Thomas Hastings Knight, second Son to George Earl of Huntingdon, afterwards to Sir Thomas Barington Knight, which Daughters, upon their Petition in Parliament 1 Mariae, were restored in Blood, and Honour.  
Touching the younger Brethren of this Henry, all I have seen, is; that 
l Stow's Ann.  Geoffrey. 
Geoffrey.  (the second) though he did accuse this Henry, of what, in substance was laid to his charge; he had also Sentence of death passed upon him; but suffered not. And 
m Annal. Eliz. ●er Camd. , that Arthur 
Arthur.  (the third Son) in an. 1562. (5 Eliz.) being charged with purposing to go to the Duke of Guise, into France, and to return with a power into Wales, whereby the Queen of Scots might attain the Crown of this Realm; and himself be declared Duke of Clarence; had judgement of death: but by reason of his near alliance to Queen Eliz. no execution ensued.  
And, as to Reginald, the 4th and youngest, his Education 
n Godw. de Praesul.  being first at Magdalen-Colledge, and afterwards at Corpus Christi-Colledge in Oxford, he obtained 
o Godw. de Praesul.  the Deanery of Exeter, by the gift of King Henry the 8th. 
〈◊〉.  Then traveled 
p Godw. de Praesul.  into Italy and other parts, for seven years, making his chief abode at Milan. At which time King Henry, having abolished the Pope's Supremacy here, sent 
q Godw. de Praesul.  for him home; and for his neglect to come, proclaimed 
r Ib.  him Traitor, and disposed of his Deanery to another. Also 
s Ib. ; being thought a fit instrument for the English affairs, as occasion should serve (for he was a person of excellent parts, and for his integrity of life, and modest behaviour, much beloved and reverenced) he was made Cardinal 
t Ib.  22 Maii an. 1536. (28 H. 8.) and one of the three that presided in the Council of Trent when Queen Mary began her reign, being sent for into England, he came 
u Pat. 1 & 2 Ph. & M p ●5.  as Legate from Pope julius the third; and obtained a Repeal 
x Journ. of Parl.  of his Attainder, by a special Act of Parliament. Likewise, he was then made 
y Godw. ut supra.  Archbishop of Canterbury (22 Maii an. 1555. 1 & 2 Ph. & M.) and so continued 
z Ibid.  till his death, which happened 
a Ibid.  17 Nou. an. 1558. being the very day on which Queen Mary departed this life, the tidings whereof, as 'tis said, (being much weakened by a Quartan-Ague) broke his Heart. Whereupon he had Burial 
b Ibid.  on the North side of that little Chapel, in the Cathedral at Canterbury, which is at the end of St. Thomas Becket's Oratory.   

Somerset Earl and Marquess of Worcester.  
[1 H. 8.]  
HAving, in my discourse of Henry Duke of Somerset (who lost his life in 3 E. 4.) sufficiently manifested, that he left no other Issue, than one natural Son called Charles, 
Charles.  begotten on joan Hill, his Paramour; I shall now take notice of what I have seen memorable of the same Charles, and his descendants. This Charles, being a person of great parts, arrived to very high advancements, in those times wherein he lived, aswell in Honour as Estate: For, in 1 H. 7. so much did that prudent Prince discern of his abilities, that he constituted him one 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 567. n. 10.  of his Privy Council: and in 2 H. 7. (being then a Knight) made him Constable 
b Pat. 2 H. 7. p. 2. m. 5.  of Helmstey-Castle in Com. Ebor. In 3 H. 7. he was Admiral 
c Pat. 3 H. 7. p. 1. in dorso.  of the King's Fleet, then at Sea. So likewise in 
d Pat. 4 H. 7. m. 8.  4 H. 7. being also first 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Vice-Chamberlain, and afterwards 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Chamberlain of that King's Household.  
Which eminent favours were (doubtless) the chief furtherances to his marriage with Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir to William Herbert Earl of Huntingdon, by reason whereof he bore the title of Lord Herbert: and in 19 H. 7. by the same appellation was made Constable 
g Pat. 19 H. 7. P. 1. m. 16.  of Payne-Castle, within the Territory of Elwell, in Wales: In 20 H. 7. he was made Constable 
h Pat. 20 H. 7. p. 1. m. 12.  of Montgomerie-Castle: and in 1 H. 8. and 3 H. 8. had Summons 
i Claus de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to those Parliaments, then held, by the name of Charles Somerset de Herbert Chivalier.  
Being thus Lord Chamberlain to King Henry the seventh; he continued 
k Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 3.  in the same office to King Henry the 8th upon his coming to the Crown; and was made choice of, for one 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 3.  of his Privy Council, in the first year of his reign; as also Constable 
m Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 4.  of Montgomerie-Castle. The same year likewise he had a grant 
n Ibid.  of the Constableship of the Castle of Ruthyn, in North Wales; being also made Sheriff 
o Ibid. m. 13.  of Glamorgan-shire, and Governor 
p Ibid. m. 13.  of the Castles of Caerdiffe, Cowbrige, and Nethe. In 2 H. 8. he was again made Constable 
q Pat. 2 H 8. p. 2. m. 18.  of Pain-Castle; as also 
r Pat. 2 H 8. p. 2. m. 18.  of the Castles of Caerdiffe, Cowbrige, and Nethe.  
In 5 H. 8. upon the King's expedition into France (which was in june) he followed 
s Stow's Ann.  him thither with six thousand Foot: where he had the command 
t Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36. Holingsh. p. 822. a. n. 60.  of that part of the Army, which sat down on the East side of Therovene, upon the siege of that City; whence the first 
u Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36. Holingsh. p. 822. a. n. 60.  approaches were made thereto: and gave a great defeat to a strong party of the Enemy which sallied out on that side where he lay. Whereupon the French reported 
x Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36. Holingsh. p. 822. a. n. 60.  him slain (but by mistake) the Master of the Ordinance being then killed 
y Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 36. Holingsh. p. 822. a. n. 60. , by a Bullet, shot the first night, into his Tent. Therovene being in a short time gained, and the English-Army marching to Tournay, he led 
z Stow's Ann.  the Re●● thereof thither, and encamped 
a Herb. ut supra p. 39  on the west part of the Town. Meriting therefore so highly for these his heroic adventures, and exemplary valour, upon the first of February, next ensuing, he was made 
b Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 2. m. 30.  Lord Chamberlain of the King Household for life; And by reason 
c Ibid. m. 13.  of his noble descent, and near alliance to the King in blood (as the Patent itself doth import) was upon the day following (it being the Festival of the Blessed Virgins Purification) advanced 
d Ibid. m. 13.  to the dignity of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Worcester, his solemn Creation being performed 
e Stow's Ann.  at the Archbishop's Palace in Lambeth, the same day.  
After which before the end of that year, he attended 
f Herb. ut supra p. 52.  the Lady Mary, the King's Sister upon her Coronation at St. Dennis in France, by the King's special appointment. And, in 9 H. 8. upon that overture 
g Ib. p. 69.  made by the Emperor Maximilian, for rendering his Imperial dignity to King Henry; and that he would come, in person, into England; was sent 
h Ib. p. 69.  (with Dr. Cuthbert Tunstall) unto him, into Flandere. In 10 H. 8. he was employed 
i Ibid. p 78.  into France, with the Bishop of Ely, for confirming the Articles of Peace, betwixt King Henry and the French; Whereupon the City of Tournay was rendered 
k Ibid. p 78.  and the Princess Mary (the King's Daughter) betrothed 
l Ibid. p 78.  to the Dolphin. At the taking of which City having formerly been 
m Ibid. ; he would not 
n Ibid.  suffer the Marshal de Chastillon to enter with Banners displayed, because it was not gained by conquest.  
In 12 H. 8. upon 
o Ib. p. 96. ●  the Agreement made by King Henry and Francis the first of France, for an interview betwixt Guis●es and Ardres, he was joined 
p Ib. p. 96. ●  with Monsieur de Chastillon, to lay out the ground for those Triumphs, which were then to be made there: And, in 13 H. 8. employed 
q Ib. p. 116.  (together with the Bishop of Ely) to mediate a Peace betwixt the Emperor and the King of France. Before the end of which year, upon the attainder 
r Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  of the Duke of Buckingham, he obtained a grant 
s Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  in general tail of the Manor of Ealding, in Kent, with the advouson of the Church, then in the Crown, by reason thereof.  
To his first Wife he married 
t cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir to William Earl of Huntingdon (as hath been already observed) and by her had Issue 
u cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Henry his Son, and successor; as also a Daughter called Elizabeth, married to Sir john Savage Knight. To his second 
x cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Wife, Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas Lord la Warr, by whom he had Issue 
y cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Sir Charles Somerset Knight, Captain of the Tower of ●ysebank, in the Haven of Calais; Sir George Somerset of Badmundesfield, in Com. Suff. Knight; and Mary, a Daughter, married to William Lord Grey of Wilton: And to his third 
z cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Wife Eleanore Daughter of Edward Lord Dudley: but by her he had no 
a cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Issue.  
By his Testament 
b Porth qu. 13.  dated 21 Martii an. 1524. (15 H. 8.) bearing then the title of Earl of Worcester, Lord Herbert of Gower, and Chepstow, and Chamberlain to the King (being then also Knight of the most noble order of the Garter) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of our Lady and St. George within the Castle at Windsor, by his first Wife; in his Chapel of our Lady, where her Tomb was then made, by the consent and agreement of the Dean and Canons of the same place, at such time as he founded a Priest to say Mass, daily and perpetually there, to pray to God for his Soul, and for the Soul of Elizabeth his first Wife, his own, her friends, and Mother's Souls, and all other. Appointing, that in case he should depart this life in London, Kaiho, or near the River of Thames, that his Body should be brought by water, to the said Church of Windsor, as privately as might be, without Pomp, or great charge of Torches, or clothing; Hearse, Wax, or great Dinner; but only for them that must needs be had; that is to say, twenty men of his own servants, to bear every Man a Torch, and to have clothing; and the Bier, or the Hearse to be covered with black cloth; and his Body under the fame, with a white Cross upon it.  
Also, that no Month's-minde-Dinner should be kept for him; but only an Obits of an hundred Masses, to be said for him at Windsor, or other places, where his Executors should appoint.  
He likewise bequeathed to Eleanore his Wife six hundred marks in Plate. To his Son Henry, all his harness, Artillery, and Habiliments of War, except the harness for his own Body, which he gave to his Son George. And to his said Son Henry, all his Robes of Estate, and Robes of Parliament, with his Mantle, Gown, and Hood, of the Order of the Garter. And departing this life in 17 H. 8. was buried in the before specified Chapel, where his Monument yet remaineth.  
To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir. Which Henry 
Henry.  in 12 H. 8. (his Father then living) bearing the title 
* Stow's An.  of Lord Herbert, upon that famous Interview 
† Stow's An. , Betwixt Ardres and Guisnes, by King Henry and Francis the first of France, where all Feats of Arms were exercised for the space of forty days, on Horse and Foot, was 
* Stow's An.  one of the Challengers on the part of the English. And in 15 H. 8. accompanied 
† Holing●●. p. 879. a. n. ●2.  the Duke of Suffolk, General of the English Forces, then sent into France; at which time divers Castles and strong places were by him won. In which service he merited so well, as that he had ●he honour of Knighthood 
* Ib. p. 880. b. n. 30.  conferred on him by that Duke. And in 17 H. 8. (shortly after his Father's death) was appointed 
c Herb. ut supra p. 180.  one of the Commissioners, for concluding a Peace with the French. In 18 H. 8. he had a special Livery 
d Pat. 18 H. 8. p. 1.  of all the Lands, which either by the death of his Father, or Elizabeth his Mother (Daughter and Heir to William Earl of Huntingdon) did by Inheritance descend to him. In 22 H. 8. he was 
e Herb. ut supra p. 306.  one of the Peers, who subscribed that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the seventh; intimating to him, that the loss of his Supremacy here, would be endangered, in case he did not comply with King Henry, in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine. And in 5 E. 6. accompanied 
f Hayw. p. 123.  the Marquis of Northampton into France; who being then sent Ambassador to that King, presented him with the Order of the Garter.  
This Henry Married 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, Daughter to Sir Antbony Browne Knight, Standard-Bearer to King Henry the Seventh, and by her had Issue 
h Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  four Sons; William his Son and Heir; Thomas who died in the Tower of London; Sir Charles Somerset Knight, Standard-Bearer to the Band of Pensioners, in the time of Queen Elizabeth; and Francis, slain at Musselborough-field, 1 E. 6. As also four Daughters; Eleanore Married to Sir George Vaughan Knight; Lucy to john Nevil Lord Latimer; Anne to Thomas Percy Earl of Northumberland; and jane to Sir Edward Mansel of Morgan in Com. Glamorgan Knight: and departing 
i Es●. 4 E. 6.  this life 26 Nou. 3 E. 6. was buried at Ragland.  
Which William 
W●●liam.  succeeding him in his Honours, was Installed 
k Instit. of the Ga●ter per E. A.  Knight of the Garter in the time of King Edward the Sixth, and in 16 Eliz. sent 
l Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  by that Queen into France, with a Font of pure gold, for the Christening of a Daughter to james the Fifth King of that Realm; as also to stand 
m Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  in the Queen's stead, as one of the Sureties. In 29 Eliz. he was one 
n Ibid.  of the Peers, which sat upon Trial of the Queen of Scots. He Married 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Christian, Daughter to Edward Lord North; by whom he had Issue 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Edward, his only Son and Heir; and two Daughters; Elizabeth Married to William, a younger Son of William Lord Windsor; and Lucy to Henry Herbert, Son of Sir Thomas Herbert of Wynestow, in Com. Montgom. Knight. And, by his Testament 
q Leicester qu. 8●. , bearing date 1 Febr. an. 1587. (30 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Ragland; appointing that a Tomb of Marble should be made over his Grave. After which, upon the 22th. of the same Month of Febr. he departed 
r FF. in officio Arm. 178. & 179. a.  this life, and was buried 
s FF. in officio Arm. 178. & 179. a.  there accordingly.  
To whom succeeded Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir. Which Edward, in 33 Eliz. was sent 
t Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  Ambassador to King james the Sixth of Scotland, to congratulate his Marriage and safe return from Denmark: as also to signify unto him, that he was made choice of (with the King of France) to be one of the Knight's Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter; and upon the 21th of April, 43 Eliz. was made 
u Pat. 43 Eliz. p. 12.  Master of the Horse, being 
† 〈…〉  the best ●●●●eman and Tilter of the times: which great Off●●●● he had likewise conferred 
x 〈…〉  upon him 15 jan. 1 jac. with the Fee of C. marks per annum for life: and in 2 jac. was Constituted 
y Pat. 2 Jac. p. 24.  one of the Lords Commissioners, for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England. But upon the first of january 13 jac. resigning 
z Annal. R. Jac. pe● Ca●d. Pat. 13 Jac. p 4.  that Office of Master of the Horse; he was the day next following, made 
a Annal. R. Jac. pe● Ca●d. Pat. 13 Jac. p 4.  Lord Privy Seal: and in 15 jac. (27 Martii) had a new Grant 
b Pat. 15 Jac. p. 6.  of that Office of Lord Privy Seal, with the Fee of fifteen hundred pounds per annum for life. Whereupon in january 18 jac. receiving Command 
c Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  to sit in the Court of Requests, with the Masters there (the King deeming 
d Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  it unfit, that so great a Magistrate should not have a seat of Judicature) he took his place 
e Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  there accordingly, upon the seventh of February; which was towards the end of Hillary ● Term next following.  
This Earl, being also Knight 
f 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 5. a.  of the most noble Order of the Garter, Wedded 
g 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 5. a.  the Lady Elizabeth, Daughter to Francis Earl of Huntingdon (by Katherine his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Henry Poole Lord Montacute:) and by her had Issue 
h 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 5. a.  six Sons, William, who died in his life time, unmarried; Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours; Sir Thomas Somerset, Sir Charles' Somerset, and Sir Edward Somerset, Knights of the Bath; and Christopher who died unmarried. He had likewise six Daughters; Elizabeth Married to Sir Henry Guildford of Hemsted, in Com. Cantii Knight, Catherine to William Lord Petre; Anne, to Sir Edward Winter of Lydney, in Com. Glouc. Knight, Frances to William Morgan of Llanternam, in Com. Monmouth Esq Blanch, to Thomas Son and Heir to Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour; and Katherine to Thomas Lord Windsor. And, departing 
i Ibid.  this life at his House in the Strand, 3 Martii, an. 1627. was buried 
k Ibid.  at Ragland.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  so succeeding him; being a person of a most noble and generous disposition, ample fortune, and perfectly loyal; manifested his dutiful affections to the late King Charles the First (of blessed memory) by very large supplies, when the predominant party, in the late long Parliament, had reduced him to extreme necessities. In consideration whereof, and of his personal merits otherwife; he was, by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford, 2 Nou. in the eighteenth year of that King's Reign, advanced 
l Pat. 18 Car. 1.  to the Title of Marquis of Worcester.  
This Henry Married 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, Daughter and sole Heir to john Lord Russel, Son and Heir to Francis Earl of Bedford: and by her had Issue nine Sons; viz. Edward, who succeeded him in his Honours; Sir john Somerset Knight, Thomas, and Charles'; William, Henry, Frederick, Francis and james, who died young, and three Daughters; Elizabeth Married to john Viscount Mountagu; Anne a Nun at Antwerp; and Mary who died unmarried. And departing this life ... An. 1647. was buried at Ragland.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  so succeeding him first Married Elizabeth Daughter to Sir William Dormer of Wing in Com. Buck Knight, eldest Son to Robert Earl of Caernarvon (which Sir William died before his Father) and had Issue by her one Son called Henry: and two Daughters; Anne Married to Henry now Earl of Norwich, Earl Marshal of England; And Elizabeth to William Earl of Powys. He secondly Married the Lady Margaret O Bryen, Daughter to Henry Earl of Thomond, by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Mary, which died in her Infancy. And departing this life 3 Aprilis an. 1667. was buried at Ragland.  
To him succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir, (now Lord Precedent of Wales, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter) who Married Mary, the Daughter of Arthur Lord Capell, Widow of Henry Lord Beauchamp; by whom he hath had Issue four Sons; 1. Henry, who died young; 2. Charles called Lord Herbert of Ragland; 3. Edward, and 4. Another Henry, who died young. Likewise two Daughters, Elizabeth, who died in her Childhood; and Mary.   

Manners Earl of Rutland.  
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THough none of this Family arrived to the dignity of Peerage, until the Reign of King Henry the Eighth, yet were they persons of great note in Northumberland for many Ages before: for in 25 H. 2. Henry 
Henry.  de Manners paid 
a Rot. Pip. 25 H. 2. Northumb.  Lxxx. Marks for Livery of his Father's Lands in that County.  
From which Henry descended Robert 
Robert.  de Manners of Ethale (in that Shire) who, in 15 E. 3. obtained Licence 
b Pat. 15 E. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  of the King, to fortify his Manor-house there, with an embatailled Wall of Lime and Stone. And from him, john de Manners, who in 1 H. 5. was Constituted 
c Rot. Fin. 1 H. 5. m. 9  Sheriff of the same County. Which john, 
john.  with john his Son, being guilty 
d Ex autogr. penès J●h. Co. Bu●l. apud Had. done.  of the Death of William Heron Esq, and Robert Atkynson, at etal, as it seems (though how is not expressed) and prosecuted 
e Ex autogr. penès J●h. Co. Bu●l. apud Had. done.  for the same, by Sir Robert de Vmfravile Knight, and Isabel, than the Widow of William Heron: at length, upon a Reference 
f Ex autogr. penès J●h. Co. Bu●l. apud Had. done.  made by the persons on each part concerned, unto john then Prior of Durham, and Thomas Prior of Tinmouth; there was an Award 
g Ex autogr. penès J●h. Co. Burl. apud Had. done.  made, bearing date 28 Sept. 9 H. 6. That the same john Manners, and john his Son should cause five hundred Masses to be sung, for the health of the Soul of the said William Heron, within one year than next ensuing: and pay unto Sir Robert de Vmfravile, and Isabel, to the use of her the said Isabel, and the Children of the same William Heron, CC. Marks in money.  
This john de Manners died 
h Lib. cedul. 17 H. 6 p. 517. Northumb.  seized of that Lordship of Erall in 17 H. 6. leaving Robert 
i Lib. cedul. 17 H. 6 p. 517. Northumb.  his Son and Heir. Which Robert, 
Robert.  in consideration 
k Pat. 27H. ●. p. 1. m. 20.  of his special services performed in the Marches toward Scotland; had, in 27 H. 6. a joint grant 
l Pat. 27H. ●. p. 1. m. 20.  with Sir Henry de Percy Knight, of all the goods and Chatals of Sir Robert de Ogle Knight, who was then Outlawed.  
In 33 H. 6. this Robert was made Sheriff 
m Rot. Fin. 33 H. 6. m. 22.  of Northumberland: so likewise in 
n Rot. Fin. 3 E. 4. m. 2.  3 E. 4. being at that time a Knight. In which year, Richard Nevil, Earl of Warwick and Salisbury, in consideration 
o Ex autogr. apud Haddon.  of his services done, and to be done, granted 
p Ex autogr. apud Haddon.  him an Annuity of xx. Marks out of the Revenues of his Lordship of Barnard-Castle, to be enjoyed during his life: And the next year following, was Constituted Deputy 
q Ibid.  to Richard D●ke of Gloucester, than Admiral of England, Ireland, and Aquitane, for all the Seacoasts in the Bishopric of Dur●am, from the Mouth of Tese to the Mouth of tweed: And, by Dame Alianore his Wife, Daughter 
r Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 911.  of Thomas, and Sister 
s Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 911.  and Coheir to Edmund Lord Roos, had Issue George, who had thereupon the Title of Lord Roos.  
Which George 
George.  took to Wife 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Anne the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas St. Leger Knight, and Anne Duchess of Exeter, his Wife, Sister to King Edward the Fourth. And, by his Testament 
u Fetiplace qu. 24. , bearing date 26 Oct. an. 1513. (5 H. 8.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church, next unto the place where he should happen to die. To the Abbey of Rievaulx, he thereby gave fifty Marks: To the Abbey of Kirkham fifty Marks: and to the Abbey of Wartre (all in Yorkshire) fifty Marks, to the intent that every of those Abbeys should find an honest Priest, to say Mass daily for his Soul, by the space of seven years, next after his decease: and once every year perform his Obits in every of their Churches, for his Soul, and his Friends Souls. Before the end of which year, being 
* Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 428.  with King Henry the Eighth, at the Sieges of Therovene, and Tournay, he there fell sick and died; and was buried near the high Altar in the Priory of Haliwell, within the Suburbs of London; leaving Issue by the said Anne his Wife, 
x Ibid.  Thomas Manners Lord Roos; 
Thomas Earl of Kutland.  who, in 14 H. 8. was Constituted 
y Ex autogr. apud belvoir.  Warden of the East-Marches toward Scotland: and in 16 H. 8. had 
z Pat. 16 H. 8. p. 1.  a special Livery of all the Manors, Castles, and Lands, descended to him, from the Lady Alianore his Grandmother, Sister and Coheir to Edmund Lord Roos; as also from Isabel the other Sister and Coheir to the said Edmund.  
Which Thomas was advanced 
a Ex autogr. apud Belvoir.  to the Title and Dignity of Earl of Rutland, upon the 28 th' of june, 17 H. 8. at the King's Royal Palace of B●idewell, in the City of London: and had thereupon an Augmentation 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  to his ancient Arms, by reason of his Descent from the Sister of King Edward the Fourth; viz. in chief querterly Azure and Gules, on the first two Flower de Luce's Or; and on the second a Lion passant-gardant of the first: The third as the second; the fourth as the first.  
In 22 H. 8. being 
c Herb. hist. of H 8. p. 306.  one of the Peers, then sitting in Parliament, he subscribed 
d Herb. hist. of H 8. p. 306.  that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the Seventh. Whereby he had intimation, that unless he did comply with King Henry, in that business of his Divorce from Queen Katherine, the loss of his Supremacy in England, would be much endangered.  
Upon the Insurrection 
e Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 411.  in Lincol●shire, in 28 H. 8. occasioned by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries, and certain Injunctions in matters of Religion; he received Command 
f Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 411.  (together with the Earls of Shrewsbury and Huntingdon) to require them by Proclamation, upon peril of their lives, to return to their due obedience. And, soon after that, upon the like in Yorkshire, called The Pilgrimage of Grace, offered 
g Ib. p. 413.  his service, in order to the suppressing thereof.  
In 32 H. 8. he was Constituted 
h Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 3.  Chief Justice in Eyre, of all the King's Forests beyond Trent. And in 33 H. 8. obtained a grant 
i Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Manor of Muston, in Com. Leic. part of the possessions of the late dissolved Priory of Osulveston, in that County. Likewise of the manors of Waltham and Croxton, in the sam● County: as also of the Manors of Upwell, Outwell, Elm, and Emnithe, in the Counties of Norff. and Suff. part of the possessions of the late dissolved Monastery of Nun-Earon, in Com. War. Also of the Manor of Braunston, in Com. Northt. part of the possessions of the Abbey of Lilshull, in Com. Salop. and of the Manors of Billesdale, and Helmesley, with the Rectory of the Church at Helmesley, part of the possessions of the late dissolved Monastery of Kirkham, in Com. Ebor. with divers Lands in Brandesdale, in the said County of York, sometime belonging to the Abbey of Rievaulx.  
In 34 H. 8. being then constituted 
k Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 1.  Warden of the Marches, he accompanied 
l Herb. ut supra p. 483.  the Duke of Norfolk (than General of an Army consisting of twenty thousand men) in his Invasion of Scotland; where, in eight days, they burned 
m Herb. ut supra p. 483.  xx Towns and Villages.  
This Thomas married two Wives; Elizabeth, 
n Fetiplace qu. 24.  the Daughter of Sir Robert Lovel Knight, by whom he had no 
o Fetiplace qu. 24.  Issue: and Alianore the Daughter 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir William Paston of Paston in Com. Norf. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  five Sons; viz. Henry his next Successor; john who took to Wife 
r Ex autogr. apud Had. done.  Dorothy, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir George Vernon of Haddon, in Com. Derb. Knight; Roger Manners of 
s Ex autogr. apud Had. done.  Uffyngton, in Com. Linc. one of the Esquires 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  for the Body to Queen Eliz. Sir Thomas 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Manners Knight, and Oliver 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B. . And six Daughters 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B. ; Gertrude married to George Earl of Shrewsbury; Anne to Henry Earl of Westmoreland; Francis to Henry Lord Bergavenny; Catherine to Henry Capell Esq Elizabeth to Sir john Savage Knight; and Isahel, who died young: And departing 
z Godw. p. 221.  this life upon the xx th' day of September An. 1543. (35 H. 8.) was buried in the Chancel of the Church at Botsford (near Belvoir-Castle) in Com. Leic. with this Epitaph on his Monument;  
Here lieth the Body of Thomas Manners Earl of Rotlande, Lord of Ham●ake, Trusbur, and Belwyer, and Knight of the most honourable order of the Garter; who deceaseth the xxth day of September, at four of the clock at afternoon, Anno Domini MCCCCCxliii. And the body of the Lady Elinor Countiss, his Wyf, Daughter of Sir William Paston of Norfolk Knight; who deceased the ... day of ... Anno Domini MCCCCC ... whose Souls Ihesu pardon, Amen.  
I now come to Henry, the next succeeding Earl. This Henry 
Henry.  in Autumn 1 E. 6. came 
z Godw. p. 221.  to Hadington in Scotland, with three thousand Lansquenets, and some Bands drawn out of the Frontier Garrisons; and well considering 
a Godw. p. 221.  that the Town could not be kept any longer without excessive charges; by reason that the Country thereabouts was miserably foraged, and could not be victualled without much difficulty and danger; razed 
b Godw. p. 221.  the walls, freed the Houses, brought away the Artillery; and, finding no resistance, returned 
c Godw. p. 221.  with safety to Barwick.  
In 2 E. 6. he was made Constable 
d ●x autogr. apud Belvoir.  of the Castle at Nottingham, and 
e ●x autogr. apud Belvoir.  chief Justice of Shirewode Forest: and in 3 E. 6. constituted 
f ●x autogr. apud Belvoir.  Warden of the East-Marches, and Middle-Marches toward Scotland. In 5 E. 6. he accompanied 
g Hayw. hist. of ●. 6. p. 123.  the Marquis of Northampton into France; who then went upon a solemn Embassy to that King; as also to present him with the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter. And in 3 & 4 Ph. & M. was made 
h Ex autogr. apud Belvoir.  Captain General of all the Forces, then designed to pass the Seas; and likewise 
i Ex autogr. apud Belvoir.  of the whole Fleet: but served only as General of the Horse at the Siege of St. Quintin's in Picardy.  
In 1 Eliz. he was constituted Lieutenant 
k Ib. Holing sh. p. 11▪ 3. b. n. ●.  for the Counties of Nottingham, and Rutland: and in 3 Eliz. Lord Precedent 
l Ib. Holing sh. p. 11▪ 3. b. n. ●.  of the Council, for the Northern parts of the Realm: as also installed 
m 〈…〉  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. By his last Will and Testament 
n 〈…〉  bearing date 5 julii 2 Eliz. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Botsford, in case he should die within the Realm; and appointed that a Tomb meet for his Estate, should be made there. To his Daughter Elizabeth he bequeathed a thousand pounds for her portion, and xxx l. per annum for her maintenance, till her marriage, or age of xxi years. To john his second Son, he gave his Manor, and Rectory of Helmesley, of the value of xxxvii l. i s. iii d. per annum, sometime belonging to the Monastery of Kirkham: as also his Manor of Ros in Holderness; and Fee-ferm of xl l. per annum issuing out of the City of York, during his life. To Edward Lord Ros, his Son and Heir, he gave all his Armour, Munition and Weapons. And all his Goods, catals, Jewels, Plate and Householdstuff, which could be left unfold; to be divided betwixt his Wife, and the said Edward his Son, when he should arrive to the age of xxi years.  
And by a Schedule annexed thereto, increased the Portion of his Daughter Elizabeth, five hundred Marks, in case she should marry with the consent of his Wife, and Brother George Earl of Shrewsbury, and of his Brother john Manners, or any two of them; whereof his Wife to be one. Also he gave CC l. to be distributed amongst his Household Servants, as his Wife should judge convenient.  
This Earl Henry had two Wives; viz. Margaret 
o cattle of Nob by R. B. ●  Daughter to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland, by whom he had Issue 
p cattle of Nob by R. B. ●  two Sons; Edward and john; and Elizabeth a Daughter, married 
q cattle of Nob by R. B. ●  to Sir William Courtney of Pouderham, in Com. Devon. Knight. His second Wife was Bridget 
r Ibid. , Daughter of john Lord Hussey (of Sleford, in Com. Linc) Widow 
s Ibid.  of Sir Richard Morrison Knight, who survived him; and without any Issue, afterwards married 
t Ibid.  to Francis Earl of Bedford. He died 
u Inscrip. Tumuli.  upon the xvii th' of September An. 1563. (5 Eliz.) and lieth buried 
x Inscrip. Tumuli.  at Botsford.  
To this last mentioned Earl Henry, succeeded Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir; whose memorable Employments his Epitaph 
y Inscrip. Tumuli. , at Botsford, thus speaks; In An. 1569. (11 Eliz.) he was sent into the North parts, the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland being then in Rebellion; and made Lieutenant to Thomas Earl of Sussex (than Lord General of her Majesty's Army:) also Colonel of the Foot; and one of the Council in that service; being then but twenty years of age, and in Ward to her Majesties. In the year 1570. he traveled into France. In the year 1582. he was made Lieutenant of the County of Lincoln. In the year 1584. Knight of the Garter. And on the 5 th' of july An. 1586. as chief Commissioner for her Majesty, concluded with the Scottish Kings Commissioners at Barwick upon tweed.  
By his Testament 
z Spenser q●. 79. , bearing date 20 Nou. An. 1583. (26 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Botsford, with his Ancestors. And, thereby considering, that his Barony of Ros, for want of Heirs Male of his own Body, was to descend to his Heir general; for that one of his Ancestors, whose Heir he was, did marry the Heir of the Lord Ros; and thereby enjoyed that title and dignity, as descended on the part of the Mother; as also continued the same until their Creation to this Earldom of Rutland. Supposing therefore the stile and dignity of the said Barony not to be utterly extinguished, but to remain suspended, because the Earldom of Rutland was enrailed to the Heir Male of Thomas, his Grandfather; and that the said Barony was descendable to the Heirs general; he settled his Estate so, as that both Honours might properly be supported.  
And departing 
a Inscrip. Tumuli.  this life upon the 14 th' of April An. 1587. (29 Eliz.) lieth buried 
b Inscrip. Tumuli.  at Botsfordque leaving issue 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  by Isabel his Wife, Daughter 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir Thomas Holcroft of the Uale-Royal, in Com. Cestr. Knight, one sole Daughter and Heir, called Elizabeth Wife 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of Sir William Cecil Knight (commonly called Lord Burghley) Son and Heir apparent to Thomas Earl of Exeter; by whom he had Issue 
f Ibid.  William called Lord Ros, who died 
g Ibid.  in Italyin An. 1618. (18 ●ac.) unmarried. Which Elizabeth departed 
† FF. in officio A●m. 257. a.  this life 11 Maii An. 1591. and lieth buried 
* FF. in officio Arm. 257. a.  in Westminster Abbey.  
To this last Earl Edward, succeeded john 
john  his Brother, and Heir Male: who, in 29 Eliz. was made Constable 
h Ex autogr. apud Belvoir.  of Notingham-Castle; and in 30 Eliz. Lieutenant 
i Ex autogr. apud Belvoir.  of Notinghamshire. And having, by his Testament 
k Rutland q●. 1.  bearing date 23 Febr. An. 1587. (30 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried at Botsford, died 
l Inscrip. Tumuli.  21 Febr. the same year; leaving Issue 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Francis Charlton of Apley in Com. Salop. Esq Roger 
Roger.  his Son and Heir, Francis; Sir George, and Sir Oliver Manners, both Knights. Bridget married to Robert Tirwhit of Ketilby, in Com. Linc. Esq Frances to William Lord Willoughby of Parham, Elizabeth to Emanuel Lord Scrope of Bolton; and Mary.  
Of which Earl Roger the Epitaph upon his Tomb at Botsford, giveth this Testimony; viz. that in A●. 1595. (37 Eliz.) he began his first travels into divers parts beyond the Seas; as France, Italy, Gr●seland, and the Low-Countries, where he continued three years. Afterwards, that he went voluntary the Island-Voyage; and that he was Colonel of Foot in the Irish wars in An. 1598. Moreover, that he was made Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire in the first year of King james: Also that the same year, he went Ambassador into Denmark, to the Christening of that King's first Son; and with the order of the Garter to the King himself.  
To which I shall add; that, in 42 Eliz. he was made Constable 
o 〈…〉  of Nottingham-Castle, and Chief Justice 
p 〈…〉  of the Forest of Shirewode. In 1 jac. Steward 
q 〈…〉  of the Manor and Soak of Grantham: and in 6 jac. Chief 
r 〈…〉  Justice of Shirewode Forest.  
This Roger married 
s 〈…〉  Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to the famous Sir Philip Sidney Knight; but died 
t 〈…〉  without Issue 26 junii An. 1612. (10 jac.)  
Leaving Francis 
〈◊〉.  his Brother and Heir, whose memorable actions are thus set forth upon his Monument at Botsford; viz. At ten years of age he began to travel (An. 1598.) in France, Lorraine, and divers parts of Italy, where he was honourably received by the Princes themselves, and nobly entertained in their Courts. In his return through Germany, he had like honour done him by Ferdinand Archduke of Austria, at Gratz. By the Emperor Mathias, in his Court at Uienna. By Count Swartzembourg, Lieutenant of javarin, in Hungary. By Count Rossembourg at Prague, in Bohemia. By the Marquis of Brandenbourg, the Dukes of Saxony, and other German-Princes, in the Court of Berlin. In An. 1604. he was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King james. In 
* Inscrip. Tumuli.  An. 1612. Lieutenant of Lincolnshire; and afterwards Justice in Eire of all the King's Forests and Chases on the North of Trent. In An. 1616. he was made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter: being the same year one of the Lords, who attended King james, by his Majesty's special appointment, in his journey to Scotland. And in An. 1623. had the command of his Majesty's great Ships and Pinnaces, to bring Prince Charles out of Spain; which service he happily performed.  
To all these I shall add; that 
u Pat. 14 Jac. p. 13.  discerning the Title of Lord Ros, then claimed by William Cecil, and accordingly enjoyed, could not justly be made use of by himself, as Heir Male; by reason that Cecil was Son and Heir of Elizabeth, the sole Daughter and Heir to Edward late Earl of Rutland, who had that Title, by right of descent, from Elianore his Grandmother, Sister and Heir to Edmund Lord Ros: he procured a special Patent 
x Pat. 14 Jac. p. 13. , bearing date 22 julii 14 jac. whereby in consideration that he was then possessed of the Land and Barony of Hamlake; it was declared, that he should therefore be accepted and called Lord Roos of Hamlake; and that his Son and Heir should also enjoy the same Name and Title.  
This Earl Francis had two Wives; viz 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Frances Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charleton, in Com. Wilts. Knight, Widow of Sir William Bevill of Kilkhampton in Com. Cornub. Knight; by whom he had Issue 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  one only Daughter and Heir, called Catherine; first married to George Duke of Buckingham, and afterwards to Randulph Mac Donald Earl of Antrim in Ireland.  
Secondly, Cecilie Daughter 
a 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 36. a.  to Sir john Tufton of Hothfield in Com. Cantii Knight and Baronet, Widow 
b 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 36. a.  of Sir Edward Hungerford Knight, by whom he had Issue two Sons; Henry and Francis, who both died 
c 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 36. a.  in their childhood, by Sorcery, as 'twas thought.  
He died 
d 1. 8. in officio Arm. f. 36. a.  at Bishops-Stortford, in Com. Hertf. upon the 17. day of December An. 1632. (8 Car. 1.) and was buried at Botsford. To whom succeeded in this Earldom Sir George 
George.  Manners Knight, his Brother, and Heir Male. Which George married 
e Ibid f. 73. a.  Frances the Daughter of Sir Edward Carey of Aldenham, in Com. Hertf. Knight, Sister to Henry Viscount Falkland; and departing 
f Ibid f. 73. a.  this life at his House in the Savoy, in the suburbs of London 29 Martii An. 1641. (17 Car. 1.) without Issue, was buried 
g Ibid f. 73. a.  at Botsford, with his Ancestors.  
So that the Title of Earl did thereupon resort to john 
john.  Manners Esq then Lord of the Manor of Haddon, in Com. Derb. (his Principal Seat) as next Heir Male; viz. Son and Heir of Sir George Manners Knight, Son of john Manners Esq second Son to Thomas the first Earl of Rutland of this Family.  
Which john took to Wife Frances Daughter to Edward Lord Mountagu of Boughton; and by her had Issue three Sons; George and Edward, who both died young, and john Lord Ros, now living. Which john Lord Ros Married the Lady Anne Pierpont, eldest Daughter to Henry Marquis of Dorchester, but from her being lawfully divorced by Sentence of the Court-Christian (and the Children which she bore, disabled by Act of Parliament, for inheriting any Lands or Honours from him the said john, or john Earl of Rutland, his Father) as also enabled by that Act to marry again; and that the Children by such other Nuptials, shall inherit; He next Wedded the Lady Diana, Daughter to Robert Earl of Aylesbury, Widow of Sir Seamour Shirley of Stanton-Harold, in Com. Leic. Baronet, and surviving her, took to Wife Catherine the Daughter to Baptist Viscount Campden, by whom he hath Issue. ...  
This john Earl of Rutland had likewise Issue seven Daughters; viz. Frances Married to john Earl of Exeter; Grace to Patricius Viscount Chaworth; Dorothy to Anthony Lord Ashley, Son and Heir to Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury; Elizabeth to james Lord Annesley, Son and Heir to Arthur Earl of Anglesey; Margaret to james Earl of Salisbury; Anne to Sir Scroop How Knight, Son and Heir to john How of Langar in Com. Nott. Esq; and Mary who died young.   

Brandon Duke of Suffolk.  
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THE first mention of this Family, that I have seen, is in 1 R. 3. at which time William 
William.  Brandon, with Thomas his Brother (Sons of Sir William Brandon Knight, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Sir Kobert Wingfeild Knight) adhering 
a Polyd. Vir. p. 552.  to Henry Duke of Buckingham, in his design against that King, and for advancing Henry Earl of Richmund to the Royal Throne; upon the miscarriage of Buckingham, fled 
b Polyd. Vir. p. 552.  into Britanny, unto that Earl. Being thus with him in those parts; upon delivery of the Castle of Hams, in Picardy, to his use; this Thomas, with thirty stout men, entering by a Marish, strengthened 
† Holin●sh. p. 751. n. 40.  it against those Forces, which King Richard caused to be sent from Calais, for the recovery thereof.  
Shortly after which, both of them, arriving with him in England William became his 
c Ibid. 563, & 564.  Standard-Bearer at Besworth-field, where he had the hard fate, upon a desperate assault, by King Richard himself, to be slain, 
d Ibid. 563, & 564.  11 Cal. Sept. an. 1486.  
But Thomas, 
Thomas.  living to see that Earl Victorious, and Crowned King, by the name of Henry the Seventh, was made one of the Squires 
e Ex autogr. penès Cler. Pell.  of his Body; and in the second year of his Reign, carried 
f Ex stemmate.  his Buckler at the Battle of Stoke: being the same year also retained by Indenture 
g ●x autogr. penès Cler. Pell. , to serve him in his Fleet at Sea, for the space of eight months, with eight hundred men. In remuneration of which, and other his Services, in 6 H. 7. he obtained the Wardship 
h Ex autogr. penès Ric. Fienes de Broughton ar. an 786.  of Richard Fenys, Son and Heir to William Fenys Lord Say, with the benefit of his Marriage: And before the end of that King's Reign, was Installed 
i Instit. etc. of the Garter pet E A.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. Moreover, in 1 H. 8. being 
k p 2. m. 33.  one of the Knights for the King's Body, he was made Marshal 
l Pat. 1 H. 8.  in the Court of Common-Pleas; and departing 
m Stow's Survey p. 374 b.  this life, the same year without Issue, had Burial 
n Stow's Survey p. 374 b.  in the Blackfriars, near Ludgate, in the City of London; leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter 
o Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and Coheir of Sir Henry Bruyn Knight, Charles 
Charles.  his Son and Heir. Which Charles, being 
p Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 35.  a person comely of Stature, high of ●ourage, and conformity of disposition to King Henry the Eight, became so acceptable to him; especially 
q Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 35.  in all his youthful exercises and pastimes, as that he soon attained great advancement, both in Titles of Honour, and otherwise. For in 1 H. 8. he was made 
r Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 2. m. 8.  one of the Squires of his Body, and Chamberlain of the Principality of North-Wales and, having been 
s Herb. ut supra p. 2●.  in that sharp Fight at Sea, with the French, near Breast in Britanny, in 4 H. 8.; the next ensuing year, upon that Expedition 
t Ibid. p. 35. & 37.  of Ther●uene, and Tournay, applying 
u Ibid. p. 35. & 37.  himself to Cardinal Wolsey, attended 
x Ibid. p. 35. & 37.  the King in that notable adventure: in order whereunto, for his greater Honour, he was advanced 
y Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 1.  to the Title of Viscount L'isle 15- Maii, 5 H. 8. and had the Command 
z Herb. ut supra p. 37.  of the Vanguard of the whole Army in that honourable Service. In which he merited so highly; as that, upon the first of February following, he was raised 
a Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 2. m. 3.  to the dignity of Duke of Suffolk.  
And shortly after; viz. in 6 H. 8. being 
b Herb. ut supra p. 53.  at St. Dennis in France, at the Coronation of the Lady Mary, Sister to King Henry, then Married 
c Herb. ut supra p. 53.  to Lewes the XII. King of France, he achieved much honour, by his prowess, manifested in a Princely Tournament, where he overthrew 
d Herb. ut supra p. 53.  the person with whom he tilted, Horse and Arms: and gained 
e Ib. p. 54●  so much upon the affections of that Queen; as that upon the Death of King Lewes (happening soon after) she engaged 
f Ib. p. 54●  herself to marry him; and entreated 
g Ib. p. 54●  King Francis (Successor to Lewes) to mediate with King Henry (her Brother) for his approbation thereof; which being obtained, he procured a grant 
h Pat. 6 H. 8. p. 2.  in general Tail, of all the Lordships, Manors, Lands, and Tenements, formerly belonging to Edmund de la Pole, late Earl of Suffolk.  
Furthermore, at that magnificent Interview of King Henry, and Francis the First, in 12 H. 8. (betwixt Guisnes, and Ardres, in Picardy) where those two Kings exercised themselves in a Royal Tournament there held; he was 
i Herb. ut supra p. 99  one of the Aiders on the English side. And in 15 H. 8. landing 
k Ibid. p. 150. & Godw. p. 58.  at Ca●ais with six hundred Demilances, two hundred Archers on Horseback, three thousand Archers on Foot, five thousand Billmen, besides two thousand six hundred pioneers; adding seventeen hundred more stout Soldiers, taken out of the Garrisons thereabouts, he marched 
l Ibid. p. 150. & Godw. p. 58.  into the Enemy's Country; and joining with Florence de Egmond, Count de Bure (the Emperor's General) took Roye, Mondidier, Bray, and Chasteaubeau. Whereupon, approaching 
m Ibid. p. 150. & Godw. p. 58.  within twenty Leagues of Paris, he put that City into a terrible fright 
n Ibid. p. 150. & Godw. p. 58. : but towards the end of December, was recalled 
o Ibid. p. 150. & Godw. p. 58. .  
In 21 H. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscribed 
p Herb. ut supra p. 274.  to the Articles, exhibited to the King in Parliament against Cardinal Wolsey. So likewise 
q Ib. p. 306.  in 22 H. 8. to that declaration by the Peers in the same Parliament, sent to Pope Clement the seventh; whereby they represented to his Holiness; that except he did comply with King Henry, in that business of his Divorce from Queen Katherine, his Supremacy here would be in danger to be cast off.  
Shortly after this, being made Knight 
r Ib. p. 340.  of the order of St. Michael, he was constituted Chief Justice in Eyre of all the King's Forests: And in 28 H. 8. upon that Insurrection 
s Ibid. p. 411.  in Lincolnshire (occasioned by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries, and the setting forth of certain Ecclesiastical Injunctions, derogatory to the Doctrine of the Church of Rome) he had Commission 
t Ibid. p. 411.  to raise Forces against them. Also, upon the like Insurrection 
u Godw. p. 149.  in Yorkshire, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, he was sent 
x Godw. p. 149.  with the Duke of Norfolk and others, for the suppressing thereof.  
In 30 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the greater Monasteries, he obtained 
y Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 4.  a vast proportion of those Abby-Lands together with the scites and circuits of their demolished Houses and Churches. And in 32 H. 8. having (last) married 
z Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 1.  Katherine the sole Daughter and Heir to William Lord Willoughby of Eresby, had livery 
a Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 1.  of all the Castles, Lordships, Manors, and Lands of her Inheritance.  
In 36 H. 8. he was constituted General 
b Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 8.  of the Army, then sent over into France: Whereupon he laid siege 
c Herb. ut supra p. 514.  to Boloine. Which being in a short time taken, he was the first that entered 
d Ib p. 516.  it.  
Upon this his going to Boloine, (being 
e allen qu. 32.  then great Master, id est Steward of the King's Household) he declared his Testament 
f allen qu. 32. , 20 junii An. 1544. (36 H. 8.) whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Collegiate Church of Tatshall in Com. Linc. if it might conveniently be; but without any pomp or outward pride of the World: appointing, that certain Masses and Diriges, should be done for him there, by all the Priests of that College, and other his Chaplains, according to the ancient custom of the Church of England: As also that no black Gowns or Coats should be given at his Funeral, except to his own Servants, and Torchbearers. Likewise that C l. should be distributed to the poorest Householders of his Tenants, and others, dwelling next to his Houses of Tatshall, Eresham E●●●ow,, and Grymesthorpe in Com. Linc. to pray for his Soul. And that a Cup of Gold should be made of his Collar of the Garter, and given to the King.  
After which, viz. the next ensuing year, he departed 
g Esc. 38 H. 8. n. 107. p. 529.  this life, upon Saturday 24 Ang. An. 1545. (37 H. 8.) and was not buried at Tatshall, as he directed; but in the Royal Chapel of St. George in Windsore-Castle, at the King's charge 
* Herb. ut supra p. 529. , by the Door of the Choir, on the South side of that Church, near unto the place, where King Henry the sixth is interred; and in the same Grave with his Aunt ... Daughter to the Lord Dacres of the South, Wife of Sir Thomas Brandon his uncle, as by the Certificate 
h I. 11. in officio Arm f. 58. a.  taken at his Funeral appeareth.  
This great Duke had four Wives; First 
i Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret one of the Daughters to john Nevil Marquis Mountagu, Widow of Sir john Mortimer Knight; but by her had no Issue. Secondly, 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne Daughter of Sir Anthony Browne Knight, Governor of Calais; by whom he had Issue before marriage (as some say 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B. ) a Daughter called Anne, Wife of Sir Edward Grey Lord Powys: and another after marriage, named Mary, Wedded 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Thomas Stanley Lord Mont-Egle. Thirdly 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Mary the second Daughter to King Henry the seventh, Widow of Lewes the xii th' King of France; by whom he had Issue 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  one Son called Henry, created 
p Hill Rec. 18 H. 8. Rot. 5.  Earl of Lincoln, at Bridewell in 17 H. 8. but died 
q cattle of Nob. ut supra.  in his life time unmarried; and two Daughters; Frances first married 
r cattle of Nob. ut supra.  to Henry Grey Duke of Suff. but afterwards to Adrian Stokes; and El●anore to 
s cattle of Nob. ut supra.  Henry Earl of Cumberland. Fourthly Catherine, Daughter and Heir of William Lord Willoughby of Eresbp; by whom he had Issue two Sons; Henry and Charles, who died 
t cattle of Nob. ut supra.  both of them upon the 14th of july An. 1551 (5 E. 6.) in the Bishop of Lincoln's House at Bugden in Com. Hunt. of the sweeting sickness.   

Marny.  
[19 H. 7.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 9 E. 3. William. 
William.  de Marny, about that time obtaining a Charter 
a Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 5. , for Free-Warren, in all his demesn-Lands at Leyre-Marny, in Com. Essex. To this William succeeded another William, who in 3 H. 4. was constituted 
b Rot. Fin. 3 H. 4. m. 18.  Sheriff of the Counties of Essex and Hartford: and died 
c Claus. 2 H. 5. m. 7.  in 2 H. 5. being then seized 
d Claus. 2 H. 5. m. 7.  of the Manor of Leyre-Marny, with the advouson of the Church: as also of the Manors of Arderne-Hall in Horndon, Gippecroke in great Totham, and Hebregge in the same County.  
And to him Sir Thomas Marny Knight. Which Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  left Issue 
e Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 2.  Margaret his Daughter and Heir, who died 
f Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 2.  in her minority; so that john her Uncle, became 
g Claus. 2 H. 6. m. 2.  her next Heir. Which john had Issue 
h ●odfelde qu 9  Henry; 
Henry.  who, being 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 567.  a person of great Wisdom, Gravity; and of singular Fidelity to that prudent Prince King Henry the 7th, was made choice 
k Polyd. Virg. p. 567.  of for one of his Privy-Council, in the first year of his reign; and in 2 H. 7. fought 
l lb. p. 574.  stoutly for him against john Earl of Lincoln, and his adherents, in the Battle of Stoke near Newark. He was 
m Ex Rot. penès Cler. Pell. de Vadiis etc.  also in the Battle at Black-Hethe, in 12 H. 7. against the Lord Audley and the Cornish-men, then in Rebellion. And upon the death of King Henry the seventh, being likewise chosen 
n Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 3.  one of the Privy-Council to King Henry the 8th, was shortly after installed 
o Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the most noble order of the Garter.  
From which King he had such high esteem; as that he was made Captain 
† Holingsh. p. 86●. a. n. 20.  of his Guard; and 
p Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  in 13 H. 8. upon the attainder of Edward Duke of Buckingham, procured a grant 
q Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3.  in special tail, of the Manors of Little-Brickhill, Burton, and Esington, in Com. Buck. with the advousons of the Churches; as also of the Burrow of Buckingham, then in the Crown, by reason of that Duke's forfeiture. And in 14 H. 8. (4 Febr.) was made Keeper 
r Pat. 14 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Privy-Seal: as also upon the ninth of April following, advanced 
s Ib. p. 1.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the name of Lord Marny. After which, the next ensuing year, he accompanied 
t Herb. etc. p. 150.  Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk, than General of the English Forces sent into France; landing with him at Calais. And by his Testament 
u Bodefelde ut supra.  bearing date 22 Maii the same year, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chancel of the Church at Leyre-Marny (where divers of his Ancestors lay interred) in case he should depart this life in, or near London.  
Appointing, that his Body should be conveyed out of London with the four orders of Friars in that City; and every one of those Orders to have xx s. Item to every Church meeting his Corpse by the way iii s. iv d. And to every Church where his Body should rest, by the way, vi s. viij d. Also that there should be xxiv Poor men, to hold xxiv. Torches at his Burying and Mass; and every of them to have a Black Gown, and a Hood, and xii d. in money. Item, that his Executors should cause to be said for his Soul, and for the Souls of Sir William Marny his Grandfather, and Dame Katherine his Wife; Sir Robert Marny his Great-Grandfather; Sir john Marny (his Father) and Dame jane his Wife; and for the Souls of his own two Wives; Thomasine, and Elizabeth; as also for the Soul of Thomas Marny, and his other Children; First at Scala C●●li in Westminster a Trental of Masses; at the Friers-observants at Greenwich a Trental; at every of the four orders of Friars in London a Trental; at the Blackfriars in Chelmsford a Trental; at the Cross-friers, and Gray-friers in Colchester a Trental; and at the Friars at M●ldon a Trental.  
He also willed, that with the profits of his Lands, the Chapel which he had begun, adjoining to the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Leyre-Marny, should be new made, with a substantial roof of timber, covered with Lead; and the Windows glazed with Imagery accordingly. Likewise, that a Tomb of Marble should be set in the wall, betwixt the Chancel and the same Chapel vaulted over with Marble, and his Image of black Marble, or touch thereon, with every thing convenient and appertaining to the same. Also, that two Images of Laton should be made, with the Pictures of his two Wives, with their Cote-Armours upon them; Thomasine on his right hand, and Elizabeth on his left, on the said Tomb.  
He likewise willed, that a new Almeshouse should be made and set up, with five partitions, for five Poor Men; and one common Kitchen for them all; the walls to be made with Brick, roofed with Timber, and Tiled. Also a ground for a Garden-place, to be closed with a Brick wall: and that the said Poor men should have yearly xx load of wood in their Yard, out of the profits of his Lands; each of them, towards his maintenance, ten pence every week; and against the Feast of St. Michael the Arch Angel one Gown of Russet Frise, ready made: Also that every of the said five Poor Men should be such, as should say, at the least, their Pater Noster, Ave, and Creed in Latin. for the which Wages and Salary, he willed; that every morning, at their uprising, they should say for the Souls of Sir Robert Marny Knight and his Wife, Sir john Marny, his Father, and jane his Wife, (his own Mother) also for the Souls of Thomasine and Elizabeth his Wives; the Souls of Thomas his Son, and for the Souls of all his Children, five Pater Nosters, five Aves, and one Creed: and every day to go to the Church of Leyre-Marny, and there to hear Mass in the New Chapel before mentioned. Moreover, that at their first coming into the Church; every of them should kneel down before the Sacrament, and say a Pater Noster and an Ave; and then go to his Tomb, and there kneeling down, to say for his Soul, and for the other Souls before named, three Pater Nosters, three Anes and one Creed in Worship of the Trinity; and then to go down into the Church; and there in the time of Mass or Masses, or else before their departure from the said Church, to say for the before named Souls, our Ladies Sawter. And at night, before their going to Bed, every one of them to say, kneeling on their knees, five Pater Nosters, five Aves, and one Creed for the Souls aforesaid.  
And that such of them as can say de profundis, to say it in lieu of the said five Pater Nosters, five Aves and one Creed. Also, that every Wednesday and Friday they go into the Church at afternoon; and there, kneeling about his Tomb, to say for his Soul and the Souls of other before rehearsed, Our Ladies Psawter. And if any of them could say Dirige, then to say it in lieu of our Ladies Psawter.  
Furthermore he willed, that his Executors should find two good and honest Priests, to say Mass daily in the Chapel aforesaid; and in their Masses every day to say de profundis for his Soul, and the other Souls before rehearsed. Also to say every Sunday Mass of the Nativity of our Lord, and of the Annunciation of our Lady: On Monday of the Holy Ghost, and of the Nativity of our Lord: On Tuesday of the Trinity, and the Conception of our Lady: On Wednesday of the Resurrection, and Purification: on Thursday de corpore Christi, and the Assumption of our Lady: on Friday of the five wounds, and of the Cross; and on Saturday, de omnibus Sanctis, and de Requie. And that every Wednesday and Friday, every of the said two Priests should say Placebo, Dirige, and Commendations for his Soul, and other the Souls before named.  
Also that there should be a Chamber made over the said Almshouse, for to lodge those two Priests; to the intent that those Poor Men might be the better guided and ordered; every of those Priests having yearly for his Salary, ten marks.  
This Henry Lord Marny married 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two Wives; Thomasine Daughter to john Arundel of Lanher●e, in Com. Cornub. by whom he had Issue 
y Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  john his Son and Heir, and Catherine a Daughter, married to Thomas Bonham Efque Secondly 
z Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth, Daughter of Nicholas Wifeild Lord Mayor of London in 29 H. 6. but by her had Issue only one Daughter, who became the Wife 
a Ibid.  of Sir Henry Bedingfield Knight; and, departing 
b I. 7. in officio A. m. s. 5●. a. ●●●. 11 s 77. b.  this life, at his House in the Parish of St. Swythin in London, upon the xxiv th' of the same month of May (being Whitsunday) was buried 
c I. 7. in officio A. m. s. 5●. a. 〈◊〉 ●. 11 s 77. b.  in the same Parish Church of Leyre-Marny.  
Which john 
john.  (succeeding him in his Honour) was Squire 
d Pat. 1. H S. p. 1. 〈…〉  of the Body to King Henry the eighth, in the first year of his Reign, being then made 
e Pat. 1. H S. p. 1. 〈…〉  Governor of Rochester Castle in Kent: but survived his Father not long; so that there is not any thing farther memorable of him, that I have seen, excepting his Testament 
f Bodfelde qu. 5. , which beareth date 10 Martii An. 1524. (16 H. 8.) whereby he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the new I'll, on the North side of the Parish-Church of Leyre- Marny, in the midst of the said I'll, directly against the midst of the said New-Chapell; six foot from the partition betwixt the Chapel and I'll, in a Vault of Brick so large as two Bodies might be laid therein. Over the which Vault he appointed, that a Tomb should be set and made of such S●one as his Father's Tomb was made, if it could be gotten; else of grey Marble, and to be eight foot in length, and five in breadth, as also four foot high; to be wrought in like sort as that Tomb for his Father; except the Vault above, and the Arms about the Tomb; which to he changed according to the direction of the Herald. Likewise, that about the said Tomb, there should be made a grate of wainscot, and at every corner thereof a principal pillar, with a white Lybard upon the top thereof; and upon it an Image of himself, like unto that on his Father's Tomb, and portrayed in Coat-armour, with his Helmet and Crest at the head, and a white Leopard at the feet: And on either side of his Image, one Image of Brass, for each of his two Wives (Dame Christian and Dame Bridget) with their Coat-Armours. Also, that at the West end thereof, there should be an Altar, whereat a Priest to sing for him perpetually.  
By this his Testament he likewise bequeathed CC l. sterling towards the new building of the Church at Leyre-Marny: appointing that his Executors should find an honest Priest, to pray for him, and other after named, within that Parish Church for ever: as also to say Mass at his Chauntry-Altar, at the end of his Tomb; and there pray for his Soul▪ and for the Souls of Henry Lord Marny, his Father, Dame Thomasine his Mother's Soul: for the Souls of his Wife's Dame Bridget, Dame Christian, and Amy Marny; and for the Soul of his Brother Thomas Marny.  
The Probate of which Testament bears date 28 junii An. 1525. (17 H. 8.) leaving Issue 
g Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  by the said Christian his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Sir Roger Newburgh Knight, two Daughters and Heirs; Katherine married 
h Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 2.  to George Ratcliff, and Elizabeth to 
i Pat 22 H. g. p. 2.  the Lord Thomas Howard, Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk. Which Thomas was afterwards created Lord Howard of Bindon.  
His second Wife, Bridget, was Daughter 
k Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir ... Waldgrave Knight Widow of ... Fynderne; 
l Coode qu. 11.  who surviving him, by her Testament 
m Coode qu. 11. , bearing date at Little-Horkysley in Com. Essex. xuj Sept. An. 1549. (3 E. 6.) bequeathed her Body to be buried at the High-Altars end, in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Little-Horkysley: where she willed, that a Vault of Brick should be made, so large, as that one Body might be conveniently laid therein; and over it a Tomb of grey Marble, more than half the height of the Tomb, wherein Dame Katherine Finderne lieth buried: and upon the same, three Pictures of Brass; one of herself, without any Coat-Armour; and upon her right side, the Picture of the Lord Marny her last Husband, in his Coat-Armour; and upon her left side, the Picture of her Husband Finderne, in his Coat-Armour: and at the head or feet, a Scripture of brass, to show the time of her decease, and what stock she was of; and to what men of worship married. Appointing also, that there should be sung by Note before her Burial, such Service as was set out and appointed, by the King's book, to be used at Burials, with so many Priests and Clerks, as her Executors should think convenient; every Priest to have xii d. and every Clerk being a man helping to sing iv d.   

Sandys.  
[15 H. 8.]  
THough none of this Family arrived to the dignity of Peerage until King Henry the Eighths' time; yet were they persons of the Superior rank amongst the Gentry in Hantshire, long before. For in 6 R. 2. Sir john 
john.  de Sandys Knight was Sheriff 
a Rot. Fin. 6 R. 2. m. 27.  of that County, and Governor of Winchester-Castle: as also in 
b Rot. Fin. 18 R. 2. m. 25.  18 R. 2. So likewise was Sir Walter 
Walter.  Sandys Knight, in 
c Rot. Fin. 12 H. 4. m. 11.  12 H. 4. and 
d Rot. Fin. 1 H. 6. m. 16.  1 H. 6.  
But it was William Sandys, 
William.  whose eminent Services in the time of King Henry the Seventh, and King Henry the Eighth, were the first step to his farther advancement, both in point of Wealth and Honour. For in 7 H. 7. he accompanied 
e Polyd. Virg. p. 584. n. 30.  the Earls of Derby, Shrewsbury, and more of that rank (besides many other of the English Nobility) into Flanders, in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French. And, upon that Insurrection of the Cornish-men, in 12 H. 7. (being then 
f Ib. p. 600. n. 30.  a Knight) putting himself in Arms 
g Ib. p. 600. n. 30. , with the Earls of Essex, Suffolk, and others, for suppressing thereof; worthily shared in the honour of that Victory, which they, who adventured themselves against those Rebels, in the Battle of Black-Heath (in Kent) at that time obtained.  
The principal Seat of this Family, having been 
h Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  anciently at the vine, near Bas●ngstoke, in Com. Sutht., was for a time possessed 
i Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  by that of Brocas, in Marriage: but this Sir William Sands recovering 
k Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  it, new built 
l Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  the Manor-house: and by the Marriage 
m Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S. . of Margery the only Child of john Bray, Brother and Heir to Reginald Bray, (of whom our Historians make mention, with no little honour for his eminent services to King Henry the Seventh) much increased 
n Ex Lel. Itin. inter Coll. R. Gl. S.  his Estate. For 
o Ibid.  Reginald going to Black-Heath-field (in 12 H. 7) left this Sands as his Heir; and after that Battle, purchased 
p Ibid.  a thousand Marks per annum Lands, more; whereof he made no disposition, so that they fell 
q Ibid.  to him, in her right. Whereupon great controversy 
r Ibid.  arising betwixt Edmund Lord Bray, and this Sir William Sandys, who claimed by virtue of the Will, and Bray, as his Nephew and Heir Male; a determination 
s Ibid.  therein was at length made by the King, and the Lords of the Council, that they should part them equally. In 4 H. 8. he was (with divers other brave Englishmen) sent 
† 〈…〉  by King Henry in aid of Ferdinand of Arragon against the French. And in 11 H. 8. in order to the Interview 
t 〈…〉 , betwixt King Henry and Francis the First, (being then 
u 〈…〉  Knight of the Garter) he was one of the Commissioners sent 
x 〈…〉  over for making a Palace before the Castle-Gate at Guisnes: and being in great esteem with that King, upon the Attainder of Edward Duke of Buckingham, obtained a grant 
y 〈…〉  of the Manors of Willesford and Stratton St. Margaret, with the Advousons' of the Churches, in Com. Wilts. which came to the Crown thereupon. In 14 H. 8. he was Treasurer 
† 〈…〉  of Calais. And, the same year, together with Sir Richard Wingfeild (they then being both Knights of the Garter) led 
* 〈…〉  the Rear of that Army, sent under the Command of the Earl of Surrey, into France. Also, upon the return thereof to Calais was (with some others) employed in the burning of Marguison, and other Towns in those parts.  
After which, upon the 27th of April, 15 H. 8. he was advanced 
z Stow's Ann.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Sands, at the King's Royal Palace of Bridewell, as my Author saith; for there is nothing upon Record of any Patent: and soon after that (the same year) bearing that Title 
a Herb. Hist. of H. S. p. 150.  accompanied 
b Herb. Hist. of H. S. p. 150.  the Duke of Suffolk into France, who then landed at Calais with six hundred Demilances, two hundred Archers on Horseback, three thousand Archers on Foot, five thousand Billmen, and two thousand six hundred pioneers; divers other Noblemen, at that time passing over with him: and led 
† Holingsh. p. 879. b.  the Vanguard of the English Army.  
In 17 H. 8. Charles' Earl of Worcester, then Lord Chamberlain to the King, being 
c Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 1. m. 32.  very Aged, this William Lord Sands obtained a grant 
d Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 1. m. 32.  of that Office, in reversion after his Death: and in 19 H. 8. upon the sacking 
e Godw. p. 81.  of Rome by the Duke of Bourbon, at which time the Pope was made Prisoner 
f Godw. p. 81. , Cardinal Wolsey being sent 
g Godw. p. 81.  to the King of France, to represent the scandal thereof to all Christendom, he was one of the Lords which attended 
h Godw. p. 81.  him thither. Moreover, in 21 H. 8. being one of the Peers then summoned 
i Ex Rot. penès Cler. parv● Bag●.  to that Parliament, he subscribed 
k Herb. ut supra. p. 274.  (with divers other) to those Articles, which were then exhibited to the King against that great Cardinal. So likewise, in 22 H. 8. to 
l lb. p. 306.  that Declaration, sent by most of the Peers to Pope Clement the Seventh, intimating to him the danger of losing his Supremacy here, in Case he did not comply with King Henry in that business of his Divorce from Queen Katherine. And in 24 H. 8. attended 
* Stow's Ann.  the King (with many other of the Nobility) first to Calais, and then ●o Boloin; where and at other places, King Francis the First gave him most noble entertainment.  
By his Testament 
m Spert qu. 6. , bearing date 8 Dec. 32 H. 8. (being then Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel of the Holy-Ghost at Bas●ngstoke; and departed this life in an. 1542. (34 H. 8.) as it seemeth by the Probate thereof; leaving Thomas 
n Spert qu. 6.  his Son and Heir, and four Daughters 
o Ex stemmate.   
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  in 33 H. 8. had Livery 
p Pat. ●3 H. 8. p. 3.  of his Lands: and Married 
q Ex stem. mate.  Elizabeth the Daughter of George Manners Lord Roos; by whom he had Issue 
r Ex stem. mate.  two Sons; first Henry, and 2. Sir Walter Sandys Knight. Which Henry Married 
s Ex stem. mate.  Elizabeth Sister of Edward Lord Windsor; and, having Issue 
t Ex stem. mate.  by her two Sons, William and Thomas; and Margery a Daughter, Married to Henry Carey of Hamworthy, in Com. Dorset Esq died in his Father's life time.  
Which William, 
William.  being summoned 
u Journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 13 Eliz. took his place 
x Journal of Parl.  there upon the second of April. In 15 Eliz. he was 
y Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  one of the Peers, upon the Trial of Thomas Duke of Norff. And the same year, upon the League made by Queen Elizabeth with the States of the United Provinces, was one of the Lords then sent 
z Ibid.  into France (with Edward Earl of Lincoln Lord Admiral) for ratifying thereof: In 29 Eliz. he was 
a Ibid.  also one of the Peers, which sat at Fotheringhay upon Trial of the Queen of Scots. Likewise, in 43 Eliz. upon that Insurrection made in London, by Robert Earl of Essex, he was one of those Lords, which appeared 
b Ibid.  with him therein; and thereupon suffered Imprisonment 
c Ibid. .  
This William Married 
d Ex stemmate.  two Wives: First Christian Daughter of ... Anslow Esq; by whom he had Issue one Son, called William. And to his second Wife Catherine, Daughter of Edmund Lord Chandos; by whom he had Issue one Daughter named Elizabeth, Married 
e Ex stemmate.  to Sir Edwyne Sands Knight, Son and Heir of Miles Sandys of Latimers in Com. Buck. Esq Master of the King's Bench Office 
f Ex stemmate. ; and departed this life 29 Sept. an. 1623. (21 jac.)  
To whom succeeded William his said Son and Heir. Which William 
William.  took to Wife 
g ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 22. a.  Alathea eldest Daughter and Coheir of john Panton of Brinneski● in the Parish of Hanthlan, in Com. Denb. Esq; and died 
h ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 22. a.  12 Nou. an. 1629. (5 Car. 1.) without Issue.  
Whereupon William 
William.  the Son of Colonel Henry Sands, Son of the said Edwin and Elizabeth (which Colonel being mortally wounded on the King's part, in the Fight at Bramdene, near Al●ford, in Com. Sutht. 29 Martii, 1644. died 6 Apr. next ensuing) becoming Heir to this Honour, had Summons to Parliament accordingly. And, having Married Mary the youngest Daughter to William late Earl of Salisbury, died in an. 1668. without Issue.  
This last mentioned William had three other Brothers; viz. Henry, Miles, and Edwin: and six Sisters; Hesther Married to Humphrey Noy Son to William Noy, sometime Attorney General to King Charles the First; Alathea to Francis Gofton of Alderidge, in Com. Sutht. Esq, Mary to Dr. Henry Savage, Principal of Baliol-Coll. in Oxford; jane to john Harris of Old-Wodstoke, in Com. Oxon. Esq, Margaret to Sir john Mill of Tachbury in Com. Sutht. Baronet, and Margery to Sir Edmund Fortescue of Fallowpitt, in Com. Devon. Baronet. Which Henry 
Henry.  now Lord Sandys (Brother and Heir of William) is yet Unmarried.   

Vaux of Harwedon.  
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THis Family, whose Seat hath been 
a Ex stemmate penès D. Vaux.  at Harwedon, in Com. Northt. for more than two hundred and fifty years, do derive their Descent 
b Ex stemmate penès D. Vaux.  from Robert de Vaux, a great man in the North of this Realm, in the days of King Stephen, and Henry the Second; being then Founder of the Priory of La●ercost, in Cumberland, as I have elsewhere showed.  
Being thus fixed there; William 
William.  Vaux in the time of those great and sharp contests, betwixt the Houses of York, and Lancaster, lost 
c Ibid.  all, for his adherence to King Henry the Sixth: but, at length, Henry Earl of Richmund, obtaining the Crown, Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his Son and Heir had restitution 
d Ibid.  thereof. Whereupon he fought 
e Polyd. Virg. p. 573. n. 40.  stoutly for that King in the Battle of Stoke (near Newark) in 2 H. 7. against john Earl of Lincoln, and his Adherents, then in Arms on the behalf of Lambert Simnel (set up as a Counterfeit Son to George Duke of Clarence:) for which good service (King Henry being there Victorious) he received 
f Ex eodem stemmate.  the honour of Knighthood: And, in 17 of the same King's Reign, at that great Solemnity of Prince Arthur's Marriage, wore 
g Stow's Ann.  a Gown of Purple Velvet, adorned with pieces of gold, so thick and massy; that, beside the Silk and Furs, it was valued at a thousand pounds: as also 
h Stow's Ann.  a Collar of SS. weighing eight hundred pound in Nobles.  
In 1 H. 8. this Nicholas being made 
i Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1.  Lieutenant of the Castle at Guisnes, in Picardy: in 5 H. 8. was 
† Holingsh. p. 817. n. 30.  at the Siege of Therovene. In 10 H. 8. he was 
* Ibid. 849. a. n. 60.  one of the Ambassadors, then sent into France for confirming the Articles of Peace, betwixt King Henry and the French.  
And in 11 H. 8. in order 
k Stow's Ann.  to that famous Interview, near Guisnes, between King Henry, and the King of France, was one of the Commissioners, at that time sent 
l Stow's Ann.  thither, to make preparation for the same. After which he grew in such high esteem at Court, as that in 15 H. 8. (27 Apr.) he was advanced 
m Stow's Ann.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, the solemnity of his Creation (with some others) then being 
n Stow's Ann.  at the King's Royal Palace of Bridewell, in the Suburbs of London. But he lived not long to enjoy that Honour. For, having by his Testament 
o Bedfeild qu. 11.  bearing date the same year, by the Title of Lord Harowden, bequeathed his Body to be buried at Harowdon, in case he should depart this life in Northamptonshire: if in London, then in the Blackfriars; and if at Guisnes, in the Church there: appointing that C l. should be bestowed upon Priests, Clerks, and poor People, at his Funeral; and ordained a Chantry for one Priest to sing Mass in the Parish-Church of Harowden, for the Souls of his Grandfather, Father, and Mother; as also for the Souls of his two Wives, his Children, and other his Ancestors Souls: And, having likewise bequeathed to his Daughters, Margaret, Bridget, and Maud, five hundred pounds a piece, for their respective Marriages; and to his Sons Thomas and William all his wearing gear, except Cloth of Gold, Cloth of Silver and Tissue; he departed this life soon after, as by the Probate of that his Testament (which beareth date 3 julii, next ensuing) appeareth.  
This Nicholas had 
p Adhuc ex praef. stemmate.  two Wives; First Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to Henry Lord Fitz Hugh, (Widow of Sir William Parr Knight) by whom he left Issue 
q Adhuc ex praef. stemmate.  three Daughters; viz. Catherine Married to Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton in Com. Warr. Knight; Anne to Sir Thomas Strange of Hunston, in Com. Norff. Knight, and Alice to Sir Edward Sapcote of Elton, in Com. Hunt. Knight. Secondly, 
r Adhuc ex praef. stemmate.  Anne Daughter of Thomas Greene of Green's-Norton, in Com. Northt. Esq by whom he had Issue 
s Adhuc ex praef. stemmate.  two Sons, Thomas and William; and three Daughters; Margaret Wife of Francis Pultney of Misterton, in Com. Leic. Esq Maud of Sir john Farmer of Eston, juxta Touceter, in Com. Northt. Knight; and Bridget of Maurice Welsh of Sudbury in Com. Glouc. Esq.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  (his Son and Heir) in 19 H. 8. was 
t Stow's Ann.  one of those who attended Cardinal Wolsey, when he went Ambassador in such great state beyond-Sea, to make Peace betwixt the Emperor, King Henry of England, and King Francis of France. In 22 H. 8. being summoned to Parliament, he took his place 
† H. 12. in offic. Ann. 398. b.  there, 19 jan. And, in 24 H. 8. waited 
u Ibid.  on the King to Calais; and thence to Boloine. In 25 H. 8. upon the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen, this Thomas was 
x Ibid.  one of the Knights of the Bath, then made for the honour of that Solemnity.  
He was also Captain of the Isle of jersey; but in 28 H. 8. surrendered 
† Pat. 28H. 8. p. 2.  that trust. And, having Married 
y Adhu● ex praef. stemmate.  Elizabeth; Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Cheney of Ir●lingburgh in Com. Northt. Knight, had Issue 
z Ibid.  by her, two Sons; William and Nicholas; and two Daughters, Anne Married 
a Ibid.  to Reginald Bray of E●on, in Com. Northt. (second Son to Reginald Bray, Brother to Edmund Lord Bray of 〈◊〉, in Com. Bedf.) and Maud, who died 
b H. 15. in offic. Arm. f 1.  unmarried.  
Which William, 
William.  being Summoned 
c Journal of Parl. de eodem an.  to Parliament, in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. took 
d Journal of Parl. de eodem an.  his place there, upon the xx th' of january: and, by his Testament 
e Drake qu. 86. , bearing date 20 Aug. an. 1593. (35 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel, on the Southside the Parish-Church of St. Peter in Irtlingburgh (by his Grandfather, Sir Thomas Cheney Knight) appointing, that a Tomb should be made in the same Chapel over his Mother's Grave. Also, that after his Funeral-Expences, Debts, and Legacies discharged, the remainder of the money due to him from Sir Thomas Cecil Knight, should be employed in the erecting of an Almeshouse at Irtlyngburgh: and died 
f Adhuc ex praef. stemmate.  in anno 1595. (38 Eliz.)  
This William Lord Vaux had two Wives; First 
g Ibid.  Elizabeth, Daughter to john Beaumond of Graeedieu, in Com. Leic. Esq (Master of the Rolls in Chancery) by whom he had Issue 
h Ibid.  Henry, who died in his life time; and three Daughters, Alianore Married to Edward Brokesby of Sholdby, in Com. Leic. Esq, Elizabeth a Nun at Rouen, in Normandy; and Anne. Secondly, 
i Ibid.  Marry Daughter to john Tresham of Rushton, in Com. Northt. Esq; on whom he begot 
k Ibid.  three Sons; viz. George, Edward, and Sir Ambrose Vaux Knight, and two Daughters; Muriel the Wife of George Foulshurst; and Catherine. Which George 
George.  (his eldest Son) Wedded 
l Ibid.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir john Roper of Welle-Place, in Com. Cantii Knight (afterwards Created Lord Tenham) but died 
m Ibid.  in his Father's life time; leaving Issue 
n Ibid.  three Sons; Edward, William, and Henry; and three Daughters; Catherine Married 
o Ibid.  to Sir Henry Nevil Knight, Son and Heir to Henry Lord Bergaveny; Mary to 
p Ibid.  Sir George Simeon Knight, and 
q Ibid.  joice.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  succeeding his Grandfather, took to Wife 
r Ibid.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Howard Earl of Suffolk, Widow of William Earl of Banbury; and dying in an. 1661. without any lawful Issue; Nicholas Son of the same Elizabeth his Wife, born in the life time of the said Earl of Banbury, enjoys all his Estate.   

Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund and Somerset.  
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THis Henry, being natural 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Son to King Henry the Eighth, begotten 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  on the Lady Elizabeth Tailboys, Widow 
c Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  of Sir Gilbert Tailboys, and Daughter of Sir john Blount Knight, was, upon the 18th of june 17 H. 8. first made 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 175. Pat. 17 H. 8. n. 1. m. 1.  Knight of the Garter, then advanced 
e Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 175. Pat. 17H. 8. n. 1. m. 1.  to the dignity of Earl of Nottingham, as also (the same day) Created 
f Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 175. Pat. 17H. 8. n. 1. m. 1.  Duke of Richmund, and Somerset; the Ceremony thereof being performed 
g Herb. ut supr●. , at the Royal Palace called Bridewell, in the City of London; at which time he had arrived to little more than six 
h Herb. ut supr●.  years of age. Upon the same day also, he was Constituted 
i Ibid.  Lieutenant-General of all the King's Forces North of Trent, and Warden of the Marches of Scotland. Likewise upon the 26th of july next ensuing, Admiral 
k Ibid.  of England. And in 19 H. 8. had a new Patent 
l Pat. 19 H. 8. p. 2. m. 2.  for his Wardenship of the Marches of Scotland.  
In 22 H. 8. being made Lieutenant 
m Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  of Ireland, Sir William Skeffyngton Knight (by reason of his tender years) was constituted 
n Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 1.  his Deputy there. Having, for a time, his Education 
o Herb. ut supra.  with Henry Earl of Surrey in the Castle of Windsor; in November an. 1532. (24 H. 8.) they went 
p Herb. ut supra.  both of them of Paris, there to study. In which year King Henry, passing 
q Ibid. p. 339.  the Seas, with a Royal Train to Calais, for an Interview with King Francis of France; this young Duke, being bravely attended, met 
r Ibid. p. 339.  them there.  
Making the Earl of Surrey his Companion 
s Herb. ut supra p. 178. , during his abode in France, there grew so great a Friendship betwixt them, that he Married 
t Herb. ut supra p. 178.  Mary the Sister to that Earl (Daughter to Thomas Duke of Norff.) but never had 
u Herb. ut supra p. 178.  carnal knowledge with her. It is observed 
x Herb. ut supra.  by our Historians; that, being very personable, and of great expectation; he was thought to be, not only for ability of Body, but of mind, one of the rarest youths of his time. For which reason, and because the King had then no Male Issue, he was much cherished by him: But he departed 
y Inq. capt. 25 Oct. 30 H. 8. Somers.  this life upon the 24 th' of july an. 1536. (28 H. 8.) being then about seventeen years of age; and was buried 
z Vinc. corr. p. 79.  at Thetford in Com. Norff. the King mourning for him a long time after.   

Thomas Bullen Earl of Wiltshire.  
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AS to the Parentage of this Thomas, 
Thomas.  he was Grandson 
a Weevers F●●. Mon. p. 358.  to Sir Geffrey Bullen Knight (a wealthy Mercer in London; as also Lord Mayor 
b Stow's Survey p. 567. ●.  of that City, in an. 1458. 37 H. 6.) by Anne his Wife 
c Weever ut supra. , eldest Daughter and Coheir of Thomas Lord Hoo, and Hastings; and Son 
d Weever ut supra.  to Sir William Bullen of Blickling in Com. Norf. Knight, by 
e Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 7.  Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
f Pat. 22 H. 8. p. 2.  and Coheir to Thomas Boteler Earl of Ormund.  
In 12 H. 7. this Thomas Bullen, was 
g Polyd. Virg. p. 600. n. 30.  in Arms with his Father, (and divers other persons of Note) for suppressing that Insurrection of the Cornish Men, then endangering the Realm: And in 3 H. 8. being 
h Pat. ● H. 8. p. 3.  one of the Knights for the King's Body, was constituted 
i Pat. ● H. 8. p. 3.  Governor of the Castle at Norwich, jointly with Sir Henry Wyatt Knight, Master of the King's Jewelhouse. In 4 H. 8. he was 
k Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 28.  one of the Ambassadors then employed to Maximilian the Emperor, touching a War with France: and, in 7 H. 8. made Constable 
l Pat. 7 H. 8. p. 3.  alone of that Castle at Norwich. In 11 H. 8. being Ambassador 
m Herb. ut supra p. 94.  in France, he transacted 
n Herb. ut supra p. 94.  the business, for that famous interview of King Henry and Francis the first, betwixt Guisnes, and Ardres: and in 13 H. 8. was again 
o Ib. p. 116.  sent Ambassador to the Emperor.  
In 14 H. 8. being then Treasurer of the King's Household, he was sent 
p Ib. p. 132.  Ambassador into Spain, to advise with King Charles, what was farther to be done in order to the War with France. Where he continued 
q Ib. p. 148.  in 15 H. 8. In 17 H. 8. by reason 
r Stow's An. Godw. p. 66.  of the great affection, which the King bore to the Lady Anne Bullen, his Daughter, upon the 18 th' of june, he was advanced 
s Stow's An. Godw. p. 66.  to the title of Viscount Rochfort, at the King's Palace of Bridewell. And, in 19 H. 8. accompanied 
t Herb. ut supra p. 82.  the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and Sir Anthony Browne Knight to the King of France with the ensigns of the most noble order of the Garter: as also to take his Oath not to violate the late league formerly made. In 21 H. 8. with divers other Lords, he subscribed 
u Ib. p. 274.  the Articles, then exhibited in Parliament against Cardinal Wolsey: And upon the eighth of December, the same year (being then Knight 
x Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 2. Stow's An.  of the Garter) was created 
y Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 2. Stow's An.  Earl of Wiltshire, and Ormund; viz. Wiltshire to the Heirs Male of his Body; and Ormund, to his Heirs General. And upon the 24 th' of january following was made 
z Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 1.  Lord Privy-Seal.  
Soon after which, he was again sent 
a Herb. ut supra p. 291.  Ambassador to the Emperor Charles the fifth. And having married 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, Daughter of Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk departed 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  this life in 30 H. 8.  
By whom he had Issue 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  one Son called George, 
George.  and two Daughters. Which George, bearing the title 
e Herb. ut supra p. 306.  of Viscount Rochfort, in his Father's life time, amongst other of the Nobles of England sitting in Parliament in 22 H. 8. subscribed 
f Herb. ut supra p. 306.  that Declaration, sent to Pope Clement the seventh, whereby intimation was given to his Holiness, that his Supremacy here would be much endangered, unless he did comply with the King, in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine.  
And, in 24 H. 8. the King having privately married 
g Ib. p. 341.  the Lady Anne his Sister (whom he had created Marchioness of Pembroke,) was sent 
h Ib. p. 341.  over to the King of France, to acquaint him therewith, as also to desire him not to fail his promise; and likewise to entreat his advice, how it might be best to publish it, since it could not be long concealed. In 25 H. 8. he was employed 
i Ib. p. 358.  with the Duke of Norfolk to attend the designed interview, betwixt the Pope and the King of France. In 26 H. 8. he was made 
* Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 1.  Constable of Dover-Castle, and Warden of the Cinque Ports: Before the end of which year, he obtained a grant 
† Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 1.  in Fee, of the Manor of South in Kent, which came to the Crown, by the Daughter of Edward Duke of Buckingham. And in 27 H. 8. was again 
k Ib. p. 383.  sent Ambassador into France to qualify those demands which the King had made, upon that overture for a marriage betwixt the Duke of Angolesme (third Son to the King of France) and the Princess Elizabeth King Henry's Daughter. But soon after being committed 
l Stow's An.  to the Tower (2 Maii) arraigned 
m Stow's An. , and beheaded 
n Stow's An.  (17 Maii) having no Issue, he was buried 
† Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 514.  in St. Peter's Chapel there.  
The occasion 
o Herb. ut supra in eodem an.  this. The King's affections being withdrawn from Queen Anne (Sister to this Viscount Rochfort) and placed on the Lady jane Seamour, in order to the free enjoyment of the Lady jane, he took occasion to remove Queen Anne. Whereupon he caused her to be committed to the Tower, arraigned, condemned, and put to death. What was laid to her charge is not expressed by our Historians. 'Tis said 
p Ib. , that upon a jousts held at Greenwich, upon the first of May, that year; this Viscount Rochfort (her Brother) was the chief Challenger, and Henry Norris principal defendant: and that the King suddenly departed thence; no cause appearing, unless it were the Queens letting her Handkerchief fall, which the King perceived to be taken up by one (supposed her Favourite) who wiped his Face with it.  
The Daughters of this Thomas Earl of Wiltshire, were 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  this Anne; and another called Marry, Wife of William Carey Esquire of the Body to King Henry 8. from whom the Earls of Dover and Monmouth are descended.  
Of these, this Anne, in 5. H. 8. attended 
r Herb. ut supra, p. 51, & 52.  the Lady Mary, the King's Sister, into France, to her marriage with King Lewes the xii th'; and after the solemnising thereof at Abbevile, when divers of her servants were sent back, continued 
s Herb. ut supra, p. 51, & 52.  still with her. But being a great beauty the King himself, divers years after (she being then one of Queen Catherine's Maids of Honour) became so enamoured of her, as that he resolved to make her his Wife: and in order thereto, by his own absolute power, to break the bonds of his marriage with Queen Catherine, by a formal Divorce; quitting the Pope's Supremacy, by reason he would not comply therein: and for her greater Honour, advanced 
t Pat. 24 H. 8. p. 1.  her to the title of Marchioness of Pembroke, 1 Sept. 24 H. 8. with place and precedence above all other persons of that degree. Soon after which he solemnly married 
u Stow's A●●.  her (viz. 25 jan. 24 H. 8.)  
But this sudden greatness she enjoied not long: For after he had seen another, in whom he more delighted; he took occasion to rid her out of the way, as before is observed.   

Parker Lord Morley and Montegle.  
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HAving in my discourse of the Family of Morley, showed, how the title of Lord Morley descended through the Issue of a second Son of that stock, to Alice the Sister and Heir of Henry Lovel. Which Alice became the Wife of Sir William Parker Knight. I now come to Henry 
Henry.  Parker, Son and Heir to the same William and Alice. This Henry had summons 
a Claus. 21 H. 8. in dorso.  to Parliament in 21 H. 8. by the title of Lord Morley: and in 22 H. 8. being one of the Peers at that time sitting in Parliament, subscribed 
b Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 306.  that Declaration, then sent to Pope Clement the seventh, whereby intimation was given to his Holiness; that, unless he did comply with King Henry, in that cause of his divorce from Queen Katherine, the farther acknowledgement of his Supremacy in this Realm would be in danger: and in 25 H. 8. upon a dispute 
c Journal of Parl.  in Parliament, betwixt him and the Lord Dacres of Gillesland, for precedence; had judgement 
d Journal of Parl.  therein given on his behalf.  
He married 
e Ex stemmate.  Alice, Daughter to Sir john St. john of Bletso, in Com. Bedf. Knight, and by her had Issue Henry, made 
f Stow's Ann.  Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen in 25 H. 8.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  having married 
g Ex stemmate.  Grace, Daughter and Heir to ... Newport of ... in Com. Hertf. Knight, died 
h Ex stemmate.  in his Father's life time, leaving Issue 
i Ex stemmate.  Henry his Son and Heir, and two Daughters; jane married 
k Ex stemmate.  to George Lord Rochfort, Son to Thomas Bullen Earl of Wiltshire and Ormund; and ... to 
l Ex stemmate.  Sir john Shelton Knight.  
Which last mentioned Henry took to Wife 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, Daughter of Edward Earl of Derby; and by her had Issue 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Edward his Son and Heir, and two Daughters; Alice married 
o Ex stemmate.  to Sir Thomas Barington Knight, and Mary to 
p Ex stemmate.  Sir Edward Leventhorpe Knight.  
This Edward 
Edward.  Lord Morley being summoned 
q Journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 23 Eliz. took his place 
r Journal of Parl.  there, upon the sixteenth of january: and in 29 Eliz. was 
s Annal. Eliz. pe● Camd.  one of the Peers, who gave judgement of death upon Mary Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay. So likewise upon 
t Ibid.  Philip Earl of Arundel in 32 Eliz. as also upon 
u Ibid.  Robert Earl of Essex in 43 Eliz.  
He married 
x Ex stemmate.  Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir of William Stanley Lord Montegle (fifth Son to Thomas Earl of Derby) and departing 
y 1. 8. in offic. Arm. ●. 6. a.  this life at S●epney, in Com. Midd. 1 Apr. an. 1618. (16 jac.) was buried 
z 1. 8. in offic. Arm. ●. 6. a.  in the Parish-Church there: leaving Issue 
a Ibid.  three Sons; William his successor in that honour, Henry and Charles; and three Daughters; Mary married 
b Ibid.  to Thomas Abington of Hinlip in Com. Wigorn Esq Elizabeth to 
c Ibid.  Sir Alexander Barlow of Barlow, in Com. Lanc. Knight, and Frances to 
d Ibid.  Christopher Danby of Leighton, in Com. Ebor. Esq And joining with Robert Earl of Essex, in that Insurrection by him made in 43 Eliz. suffered imprisonment 
* Annal. Eliz.  thereupon.  
Which William, 
William.  so succeeding him, bore the title of Lord Montegle, from his Mother: He was also the person (in his Father's life time) to whom that notable Letter was delivered, whereby the dangerous Powder Plot came to be discovered: the contents thereof being, to advertise this young Lord to forbear coming to the Parliament, that Session; which was to begin 5 Nou. 3 jac. Intimating that those who should fit there, would receive a terrible blow, and yet not see who did hurt them. Which Letter being showed to King james (though others slighted it) he caused search to be made in the Cellars under the Lord's House; whereby the Powder being found, the mischief was prevented.  
This William Lord Morley and Montegle, married 
e Ibid. f. 7. ●.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Thomas Tresham Knight by whom he had Issue 
f Ibid. f. 7. ●.  three Sons; Sir Henry Parker Knight, of the Bath, William and Charles, and three Daughters; Frances died a Nun; Katherine married to john Earl Rivers, and Elizabeth to Edward Cranfeild: and departing 
g Ibid.  this life at Haslingbury-Morley, in Com. Essex 1 july an. 1622. (20 jac.) was buried 
h Ibid.  in the Parish-Church there.  
To whom succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his Son and Heir (made Knight of the Bath at the creation of Charles Prince of Wales, in an. 1616.) who married 
i Ibid.  Philippe Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Carrel of Shipley, in Com. Surr. Knight; and by her had Issue one only Son called Thomas: and departing this life, about the month of june an. 1655. was buried at Haslingbury.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  married Mary the Daughter of Henry Martin of Langworth in Com. Berks. Esq Son and Heir to Sir Henry Martin Knight, sometime Judge of the Court of Admiralty: but hath no Issue.   

Windsor.  
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HAving in my first Volume of this Historical work, already said something as to the antiquity of this Family; and in particular of Sir William de Windsor Knight, who had summons amongst the Barons of this Realm to divers Parliaments in King Richard the Seconds time: I now come to Sir Andrew. 
Andrew.  Windsor Knight the principal branch thereof; viz. Son 
a Ex ejusdem Family stemmate penès Tho. D. Windsor.  and Heir of Thomas Windsor Esq and Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter and Coheir of john Andrews Esq.  
This Sir Andrews Windsor had 
b Ex ejusdem Family stemmate penès Tho. D. Windsor.  his chief seat at Stanwell, near Hounslow, in Com. Midd. Which fair Lordship his Ancestors had enjoied by succession, from the Norman Conquerors time: and being summoned 
c H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  to that notable Parliament, begun at Westminster 3 Nou. 21 H. 8. and held by Prorogation until the 27 th' of that King's reign, was admitted 
d H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  into the House, upon the first of December, the same year. (This being that Parliament which gave the fatal stroke to all the lesser Monasteries; and thereby opened the gap to the miserable ruin of all the rest, which soon after happened.)  
And the next ensuing year, was 
e Herb. hist. of H. 8. p. 303.  one of the temporal Lords, who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the seventh: intimating to him, that unless he did comply with King Henry in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine, his Supremacy here was like to be endangered.  
But of this Lord Windsor I have little else to say, than what I have been told by Thomas late Lord Windsor deceased, and which he received by Tradition from his Ancestors; viz. that after the dissolution of the greater Monasteries in 31 H. 8. the King, being informed by Cromwell, and some other, who had been his chiefest Agents in that work; that the most likely way to secure them, from ever returning again to those uses, whereunto their pious Founders did at first design them, would be to dispose most of them into the Hands of the Nobility and Gentry, by free Gift, easy Purchases, or advantageous Exchanges. This subtle Project so wrought with the King, as that he soon assented to put it in practice: and in order thereunto, thought fit (amongst others) to engage this Lord Windsor for one: to which end he sent him a Message, that he would dine with him at Stanwell, upon a certain day, not long after; And, accordingly, did so. But, before he went away, told him, that he liked so well of that place, as that he resolved to have it; yet not without a more beneficial Exchange. Whereunto the Lord Windsor answering; that he did hope his Highness was not in earnest; and, that it having been the Seat of his Ancestors for many Ages, he would not now take it from him: The King, with a stern Countenance replied; that it must be: and Commanded him, upon his Allegiance to go speedily to his Attorney General, who should more fully acquaint him with his Royal pleasure. Which daring not to refuse; he accordingly repaired to the Attorney General; who showed him a Draught, ready made, of an Exchange 
f Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 10.  for that Lordship of Stanwell with its appurtenances, lying in the Counties of Midd. Surr. Buck. Berks. and Sutht. (by which the greatness of it may be in some sort discerned) in lieu of Bordsley-Abby, in Com. Wigorn. Whereof being constrained to accept, he was Commanded to quit Stanwell forthwith, though he had then laid in his Christmass-Provisions, for the keeping of his wont Hospitality there. Whereupon he left them in the House; saying, They should not find it B●re Stanwell.  
This happened in 34 H. 8. but was no little trouble to his mind: and perhaps might conduce to the shortening of his days: For, before the end of that year, his death happened: in order whereunto, by his Testament 
g Sper● qu. 23.  bearing date 16 Martii next ensuing▪ he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity at Houn●slow, in Com. Midd. between the Pillars, where the Lady Elizabeth his Wife lay Interred. Appointing a convenient Tomb of Freestone to be there erected for him; with such Arms, Images, and Inscription, as should be thought best by his Executors: As also xxiv. Torches, with four great Tapers, to be born by xxviii. poor men about his H●rse; every Torch weighing xuj l. and every Taper xii l. Each of those poor men to have for their labour, a Gown of Freeze, and vi d. in money. And departed this life shortly after; for the Probate 
h Sper● qu. 23.  of this his Testament beareth date ult. julii, next following.  
By Elizabeth his Wife 
i 〈…〉 , Sister and Coheir to Edward Blount Lord Montjoy, he had Issue three Sons; then surviving; viz. Sir William Windsor Knight, his Son 
k 〈…〉  and Heir (for 
l 〈…〉  George, his eldest Son, who Married the Lady Ursula one of the Sisters and Heirs to john Earl of Oxford, died 
m 〈…〉  in his life time, without Issue) Edmund, and Thomas: and four Daughters; Elizabeth Married 
n Ibid.  to Sir Peter Vavasour of Spaldington, in Com. Ebor. Knight; Anne to 
o Ibid.  Sir Roger Corbet of Morton-Corbet, in Com. Salop. Knight; Edyth to 
p Ibid.  George Ludlow of Hill-Deverell, in Com. Wilts. Esq: and Eleanor, first 
q Ibid.  to Ralph Lord Scrope of upsal, and afterwards 
r Ibid.  to Sir Edward Nevil Kt.  
Which William, 
William.  so succeeding him in his Honour, upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth, was one of the first that appeared 
† Holingsh. p. 1086. b. n. 60.  for Queen Mary. And Married twice; First 
s Ex stemmate.  Elizabeth, Daughter and Coheir of Peter Condray, of Hariet, in Com. Sutht. Esq Widow of Richard Pawlet Esq: by whom he had Issue Philip a Son, who died 
t Ex stemmate.  young. Secondly, 
u Ex stemmate.  Margaret, the Daughter and Heir to William Samburne Esq and by her had Issue 
x Ex stemmate.  Edward his Son and Heir; and two other Sons, Walter and William; and nine Daughters; viz. 
y Ex stemmate.  Elizabeth first Married to Henry Son to Thomas Lord Sands; secondly to Sir George Pawlet Knight; and thirdly to ... Scrope of Hamilton, in Com. Buck. Secondly Eleanore to Sir Christopher Brome of Halton, in Com. Oxon. Knight. Thirdly, Bridget to Edward Ferrer of Badsley-Clinton, in Com. Warr. Esq. Fourthly Mary, to William Scot of the Mote, in Com. Suss. Esq. Fifthly, Dorothy to Thomas Pauncefote of Haresfelde, in Com. Glove. Esq. Sixthly Anne; Seventhly V●sula; and Eighthly Margaret, who all died Unmarried; and Ninthly, another Anne, Wife of Henry Grey of Pirgo, in Com. Essex, Heir Male to Henry Duke of Suffolk.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  the eldest Son; in 4 Mariae served 
† Holingsh. p. 1133. b. n. 40▪  at the Siege of St. Quintin's (his Father then living.) And by his Testament 
z Pickering qu. 28.  bearing date 20 Dec. an. 1572. (15 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Bradenham, in Com. Buck. And gave to his Son Frederick all these parcels of Plate; viz. his gilt Cup called the Helmet; two standing Pots, all gilt; Ten standing Cups after the new making, of the Almain-manner, of his best plate; Four Beer Cups, all gilt; a Salt of Gold and Crystal; which his Father (as Lord Panterer of England) had by his Office, at the Coronation of Queen Mary. Appointing that all his Armour, together with his Plate before bequeathed, should go from Heir Male to Heir Male of his Body, one after another.  
But after this being at the Spawe, by a Codicil 
a Pickering qu. 28.  to this his Testament, bearing date there 18 junii, an. 1573. (in the same 15 th' year of Queen Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Cathedral Church of the noble City of League; appointing that a convenient Tomb should be there erected to his memory: but his Heart to be enclosed in Lead, and sent into England; there to be buried in the Chapel at Bradenham, under his Father's Tomb, in token of a true English man.  
The certain time of his death I have not seen: but that he died in those parts, is sure enough: and that by the ●●dy Catherine his Wife, Daughter 
b Inscrip. Tumuli.  to john Earl of Oxford (by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland) he had Issue 
c Inscrip. Tumuli.  four Sons; Frederick, Henry, Edward, and Andrew: and four Daughters; viz. 
d Inscrip. Tumuli.  Marry and Elizabeth, who died in their Infancies; Margaret Married to john Talbot of Graston, in Com. Wigorn. Esq. And Catherine to Robert Andley of Berechurch, in Com. Essex Esq. Which Catherine departed 
e Inscrip. Tumuli.  this life 17 jan. an. 1599 (12 Eliz.) and was buried 
f Inscrip. Tumuli.  in the Chancel at Tar●ick, in Com. Wigorn. with this Epitaph upon her Monument.   

D. O. M.  
KAtherinae, Oxoniae filiae, Westmorlandiae neptis, Staffordiae Buckinghamiensis Abneptis, Windesoriae conjugis, hîc jacent cineres. Quae ortu vero; partu clara, clarior virtute, Edwardo chariss. marit●, Venetiis defuncto; aetate forma florins, xxxiii. vitae anno, viduam castitatem, more prisco incoepit, usque ad sexagesimum vitae ultimum, sanctè tenuit: novo tunc flagrans amore novum quaesivit & Sponsum in coelis, Christum. Terrestrem haec terra tenet partem; Aetheream aether. Obiit 17 jan. 1599  
Sed ne Exemplar Castitatis & pudicitiae, honore merito, posteri exemplo hîc carerent, Aviae suae dignissimae, Thomas, ex Henrico filio nepos, hoc Monumentum poni curavit.  
Ex marito quatu●r suscepit filios, Fredericum dominum Windesore, qui coelebs obiit; Henricum dominum Windesore, è regione sepultum; qui Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet equitis aurati uxorem duxit; Edwardum, qui Elizabetham Ardington; Andream, qui Annam Peccham. Quatuor item filias; quarum Maria & Elizabetha infantili aetate obiere; Margareta eximio johanni Talbot de Grafton Com. Wigorniensi armig. Catherin● Robert● Audley de Berechurch Com. Essexiensi armig. nupsit.  
Secundùm misericordiam tuam memento mei, tu propter bonitatem tuam. Psal. 24. vers. 8.  
To this last mentioned Edward Lord Windsor, succeeded Frederick 
Frederick.  his Son and Heir; who by his Testament 
g Windsor qu. 1. , bearing date 2 Dec. An. 1585. (28 Eliz.) bequeathed his Body to be buried with such decent and comely Funerals, as appertained to his Estate: and died soon after, unmarried; for the Probate 
h Windsor qu. 1.  thereof beareth date, upon the xxiith of the same Month.  
Whereupon, Henry 
Henry.  his Brother, succeeded him, who took to Wife 
i Inscrip. Tumuli.  Anne the Coheir of Sir Thomas Rivet of Chipenham, in Com. Cant●br. Knight, and, departing 
k Inscrip. Tumuli.  this life at Hewell-Grange, in Com. Warr. an. 1605. lieth buried 
l Inscrip. Tumuli.  also in the Chancel at Tarbick, with this Epitaph upon his Tomb.  
HIC in spe Resurrectionis obdormit praenobilis Henricus Baro Windsor de Bradenham, filius Edwardi domini Windsor, & Catherinae filiae johannis de Vere Comitis Oxon., & Dorothae Radulphi Nevil Comitis Westmorlandiae filiae. Qui, Frederico fratre seniore moriente si●e liberis, & Paternam haereditatem & Honorem adiit: Titulis verò, animi Fortitudinem, in prosperis; in adversis Patientiam adjunxit. Tam acquisitione quam procreatione verè nobilis. Duxit in uxorem Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet de Chipenham, in Com. Cantab. militis filiam, ex Grisildâ filiâ domini Gulielmi Paget, Baronis de Beandefert Custodis privati Sigilli Regii, regnantibus Mariâ & Elizabethâ: ex quâ & redditus satis amplos, & liberos (Connubii benedictionem) suscepit bis binos masculos. Caeteras quinque Filias, pars major earum, ante ipsos parents, & ●●ips●rum Cunabulis, inte● coelestes cohortes ascripti sunt; Funebria 〈◊〉 & miseriam hujus mundi gustaturi, tres●solumm●do supervix●re; Thomas scilicet filius & haeres; Elizabetha signior, nupta Dix●o Hickman de Ke●, in Com. Surr. armigero; Et Elizabeth● junior, censanguin●o suo Andreae Windesor armig●ro, nobilitatem suam omnibus animi & corporis dotibus adornavit. Deo dev●tissimum; Principi obseq●entiss●mu●; ●xori amantissimam; Damesticis liberalissimum & sua●issimum, omnibus charum semper se praebuit.  
In hoc agro suo Tardebigiensi, & mons●one de Hewell, in ipsa Camerâ ubi primòspiravit, expiravit; magnâ cum Christianâ alacritate & fiduciâ animam in manus Redemptoris placidè & quietè commendavit: Corpus in hac Ecclesiâ sepeliri curavit sexto die Aprilis, inter Resurrectionis solennia, p●st partum virgins Mdcu invictissimi nostri Brit●nniae Monarchae jacobi, ter●io; Aetatis suae circiter xliii.  
Hoc qualec●●que Monumentum, & Epitaphium, meritis suis no● satis amplum; obsequii & amoris ergo, Patriver● pio, verè Catholico, Thomas m●stissimus filius & haeres, multis cum lachrymis scripsit & posuit.  
Beati, qui in Domino moriuntur.  
Leaving Issue 
m Ibid.  one only Son; viz. Thomas, 
Thomas.  and two Daughters; Elizabeth Married 
n Ibid.  to Dixey Hickman of Kew, in Com. Surr. Esq and another Elizabeth to 
o Ibid.  Andrew Windsor Esq, her Kinsman.  
Which Thomas succeeding him in his Honours, Married Katherine the Daughter to Edward Earl of Worcester; but dying Issueless, 6 Dec. an. 1642. was buried at Tarbick with his Ancestors. Whereupon the Title of Lord Windsor, being in the King's disposal, so that he might confer it on the Issue of either of these Sister's beforementioned, or retain it; His Royal Majesty King Charles the Second, considering, that this last Thomas Lord Windsor, had settled the greatest part of his ancient Inheritance upon his Nephew Thomas Windsor Hickman, Son of Dixey Hickman, by Elizabeth his elder Sister; was pleased to dispose and confirm to him and his Heirs the said Title of Lord Windsor, with such place in Parliament as his Predecessors had formerly enjoyed; as by his Letters 
p Ex autogr.  Patent, bearing date 16 junii, in the twelfth year of his Reign, appeareth.  
Which Thomas, thus hearing the Title of Lord Windsor, Married two Wives; Anne, Daughter to Sir William Savile of Thornhill, in Com. Ebor. Baronet (Sister of George now Viscount Halifax) by whom he hath Issue, one Son, called Other; and Mary, a Daughter, Married to Sir Thomas Cokesey of Bentley, in Com. Wigorn. Baronet. Secondly Ursula, Daughter and Coheir of Sir Thomas Widdrington of ... in Com. Ebor. Knight, by whom he hath Issue two Sons; Thomas, and Dixy, and a Daughter called Ursula.   

john Lord Hussey.  
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WHat relation in blood this john Lord Hussey, of whom I am now to speak, had to that Family of Hussey, whereof I have already made mention, in the first Volume of this work, I have not seen: nor can I discover more of him, than that he was Son 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  to Sir William Hussey Knight, who being a learned Lawyer, was first constituted 
b Pat. 11 E. 4. p. 2. m. 28.  Attorney General to King Edward the 4 th' in 11. of his reign; next Sergeant 
c Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 3.  at Law, in 17 E. 4. and lastly Lord Chief Justice 
d Pat. 21 E. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  of the Court of King's Bench, 7 Maii 21 E. 4.  
In 2 H. 7. this john was 
e Polyd. Virg. p 573 a. 30.  in Arms for the King at the Battle of Stobe, against john Earl of Lincoln and his adherents: and in 13 H. 8. (being then a Knight) was made 
f Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 2.  chief Butler of England. In 21 H 8. he was 
g Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 2.  one of the Knights for the King's Body: and, being summoned to that Parliament, begun at Westminster 3 Nou. the same year, was admitted 
h H. 13. in officio Arm. 398. b.  into the House, upon the first of December following.  
In 22 H. 8. bearing then the title of Lord Hussey, he had a grant 
i Pat. 22 H 8. p. 1.  of the custody of the Manor of Harewode, in Com Ebor. and was 
k Herb. hist. of H. 8 p. 306.  one of the Lords who subscribed that Declaration then sent to the Pope; whereby they intimated to his Holiness, that unless he did comply with King Henry, in that cause of his divorce, his Supremacy would not much longer be owned in this Realm. And, in 24 H. 8. being then one 
l Pat. 24 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Lords of the Council, had a grant 
m Pat. 24 H. 8. p. 1.  of the wardship and marriage of Thomas the Son and Heir of Christopher Wymbushe deceased.  
But, in 28 H. 8. being in 
n Stow's An. p. 573. b. n. ●0. Herb. ut supra p. 428.  that commotion in Lincolnshire, occasioned by the assessment of a Subsidy; he suffered death 
o Stow's An. p. 573. b. n. ●0. Herb. ut supra p. 428.  for it, at Lincoln, in june the next ensuing year: Whereupon his lands were confiscate; and his Manor of Sleford, in Com. Linc. (where he had his chief residence) was granted 
p Pat. 1 ●. 6. p. 1. m. ●.  by Thomas Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury, to Richard Goodrick of London Esq and Mary his Wife, in Fee.  
This john Lord Hussey married two Wives; and by them had many Children; First 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Anne Daughter to George Earl of Kent; by whom he had Issue 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two Sons; Giles and Thomas; and five Daughters; Bridget first married to Sir Richard Morison Knight, afterwards to Henry Earl of Rutland, and lastly to Francis Earl of Bedford; Elizabeth to ... Hungerford; Anne to Sir Humphrey Browne Knight, one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas; Anne to ... Dimock; and Dorothy to ... Do●wray. Secondly 
s Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Margaret Daughter and Heir to Simon Blount, by whom he had Issue 
t Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir William Hussey Knight, Giles Hussey of Carthorpe in Com. Linc. Sir Gilbert Hussey Knight, and Reginald: and one Daughter called Elizabeth. All which Sons and Daughters were restored 
u Journal of Parl.  in blood only in the Parliament held at Westminster 5 Eliz.   

Wentworth.  
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OF this Family, though of great antiquity in Yorkshire, the first that became advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, was Thomas 
Thomas.  Wentworth Son 
† MS. in officio A●●.  of Sir Richard Wentworth of Nettles●ed, in Com. Suff. Knight; who after the sitting of that Parliament, which met 
a Rot. Parl. de iisd. an.  at Westminster 3 Nou. 21 H. 8. (and continuing 
b Rot. Parl. de iisd. an.  by Prorogation till 27 of that King's reign, gave the first fatal stroke to the Monasteries of England) was admitted 
c H. 3. in officio Arm. f. 〈◊〉. b.  as a Peer, upon the second of December in the same 21 th' year, by virtue of a Writ of Summons.  
This Thomas, having married 
d Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 1.  Margaret the Daughter of Sir Adrian Fortescue Knight, and by Anne her Mother Heir to Sir William Stonore Knight, had a special livery 
g Pat. 13 H. 8. ut supra.  of all the lands, which by the death of the said Anne descended to her. And upon that Insurrection 
h 〈◊〉 of E. ● by Sir ●. Hayw. p. 71.  of the Norfolk. Men, led by Captain Ket, in 2 E. 6. accompanied 
i 〈◊〉 of E. ● by Sir ●. Hayw. p. 71.  William Marquis of Northampton then sent against them.  
Being afterwards Lord Chamberlain 
k 〈…〉  of that King's household, he died 
l 〈…〉  3 Martii 5 E. 6. and was buried 
m 〈…〉  in the Abbey Church at Westminster; leaving Issue 
n Buck qu. 35.  eight Sons; viz. Thomas, Henry, Richard, Philip, john, Edward, james, and Roger: and nine Daughters; scil. Anne married to john the Son of Edmund Poley; Cecelie, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret; Margery to john Lord Williams of Tame; afterwards to Sir William Darcie Knight, and lastly to Sir john Crofts Knight; jane, Catherine, and Dorothy.  
To whom succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  his Son and Heir, who had summons 
o Journal of Parl. de eodem anno.  to Parliament in 6 E. 6. and, being about that time made 
p Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 162.  Deputy of Calais, was shortly after removed 
q Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 162.  from that trust, by reason of his youth, and want of experience. Upon the death of King Edward the sixth he was 
† Holingsh. p. 1086. b. n. 50.  one of the first that appeared for Queen Mary. And in the first year of her reign, being one of her 
r Pat. 1 M. p. 2.  Privy-Council, was again made 
s Pat. 1 M. p. 2.  Deputy of Calais, and the Marches thereof: and so continued 
t Godw. Ann. p. 331.  till the fatal Siege of that Garrison, by the Duke of Guise in 5 Mariae; whose Army was so great, and the assaults made by it, so irresistible, that seeing no hopes of defending it he craved 
u Godw. Ann. p. 331.  a parley; whereupon it was yielded 
x Godw. Ann. p. 331. ; upon condition, that the Inhabitants should depart without carrying any thing away; and that the Governor with fifty other (such as the Duke of Guise did appoint) should remain Captives and be put to ransom.  
After which, in 15 Eliz. he was 
y Annal. Eliz. per Camb.  one of the Peers, who sat in judgement upon Trial of the Duke of Norfolk also 
z Ibid.  in 29 Eliz. upon Trial of the Queen of Scots: and departed 
a Ib.  this life in 33 Eliz. By Anne his Wife, Daughter 
b MS. in offic. Arm.  of Sir john Wentworth of Gosfeild, in Com. Essex Knight, he had two Sons; William who married Elizabeth, the Daughter of William Lord Burleigh, and died in his life time without Issue, and Henry; as also Elizabeth a Daughter, married to William Son and Heir to Sir Francis Hind Knight. Which Henry 
Henry.  succeeding him in his Honour departed 
c Annal. Eliz. per Camb.  this life in 36 Eliz. leaving Issue 
d MS. in offic. Arm.  by Anne his Wife, Daughter 
e MS. in offic. Arm.  of Sir Owen Hopton Knight, Widow of Sir William Pope Knight, Thomas his Son and Heir.  
Who having been made Knight of the Bath, at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales 4 junii an. 1610. (8 jac.) was created 
g Pat. 1 Car. 1. p. 7.  Lord Wentworth of Nettlested in Com. Ebor. as also Earl of Cleveland 5 Febr. 1 Car. 1. 
Thomas Earl of Cleveland.  And afterwards made Captain of the Guard.  
In which place, and other Commands of trust, he manifested his Loyalty most exemplarily to that King (of blessed memory) throughout the time of his greatest distresses, in divers Battles: suffering imprisonment in the Tower of London, and other places, after the cruel Murder of his Sovereign, during the greatest part of the late Usurpation, yet lived to see the happy Restoration of King Charles the Second, under whom he enjoyed his former place of Command till his Death.  
He Married two Wives, Anne Daughter of Sir john Crofts of Saxham, in Com. Suff. Knight, and by her had Issue two Sons; Thomas, and William; And two Daughters, Marry Married to john Lord Lovelace, and Anne who died Unmarried. Secondly Catherine, Daughter, and Coheir to Sir john Wentworth of Gosfeild, in Com. Essex. Baronet; by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Catherine, and departing this life ... was buried at. ...  
Which Thomas, his eldest Son, commonly called Lord Wentworth, Married 〈◊〉 Daughter to Sir Ferdinando Carry Knight; and died in his Father's life time; leaving Issue one sole Daughter, his Heir, called Henrietta Maria.  
¶ Thomas Lord Wentworth Son to Thomas late Earl of Cleveland, sent by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, in an. 1652. into Denmark, to seek assistance on his Majesty's behalf.   

Bray.  
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THE first notice I have taken of any thing memorable, touching this Family, is, in 1 R. 3. Reginald 
Reginald.  Bray (Son 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  of Richard Bray) being at that time a trusty Servant 
b Stow's Ann. in an. 1483.  to Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby, and most happily instrumental 
c Stow's Ann. in an. 1483.  in advancing Henry Earl of Richmund (her Son) to the Royal Throne, by his faithful and sedulous transacting 
d Stow's Ann. in an. 1483.  in that affair, with Henry Duke of Buckingham, Morton Bishop of Ely, and divers of the Nobility; as also with 
e Stow's Ann. in an. 1483.  Sir Giles D'anbeny, Sir john Cheney, and many other considerable persons. This Reginald was 
† Instit. of the Garter etc. per E. A.  a Knight Banneret, and Knight of the Garter; but had no 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Issue; whereupon Margery, the only Child of john his next Brother, became 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his Heir. Which Margery Married to Sir William Sands Knight, afterward Lord Sands.  
Besides this john, 
john.  there was also a younger 
h Ibid.  john, Brother 
i Ibid.  likewise to the said Reginald. Which john had Issue 
k Ibid.  Sir Edmund 
Edmund.  Bray Knight, who (I presume) enjoyed the greatest part of that Estate, whereof Reginald his Uncle died seized; which qualified him the better for that Honour, whereunto afterwards he attained. For it appears 
l H. 13. in officio Arm. f. 398. b. , that in 21 H. 8. he had Summons to the Parliament then sitting at Westminster, which began 3 Nou. the same year; and was admitted 
m H. 13. in officio Arm. f. 398. b.  into the House 4 Dec. next ensuing. And in 24 H. 8. attended 
n Stow's Ann.  King Henry to Boloin.  
This Edmund, by his Testament 
o ●enger qu. 4. , bearing date 18 Oct. an. 1539. (31 H. 8.) having bequeathed his Body to be buried at Chelsey, near the Grave of john his Father; departed this life, within few months after: for the Probate thereof bears date 12 junii, than next ensuing; leaving Issue by john his Wife 
p Ex coll. R. Gl. S. , Daughter and Heir to Richard Haliwell, by ... his Wife, Daughter 
q Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and Heir to john Norbury, john 
r Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his Son and Heir; and seven Daughters.  
Which john, being summoned 
s Journal of Parl. de eodem. an.  to Parliament, in 37 H. 8. had his first admittance 
t Journal of Parl. de eodem. an.  into the House, 3 Nou. the same year. And in 38 H. 8. was 
u Holingsh. p. 972. b. n. 60.  one of the Commanders of those Forces then sent into France, under the conduct of the Earl of Hertford. Also upon that Insurrection 
x Hayw. hist. of E. 6. p. 71.  in Norfolk, 2 E. 6. he accompanied 
y Hayw. hist. of E. 6. p. 71.  the Marquis of Northampton, with those Forces then sent for the suppressing thereof. In 5 E. 6. he was likewise appointed 
z Ibid. p. 123.  to attend the same Marquis, upon his Embassy into France; at which time he carried 
a Ibid. p. 123.  with him the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter to the King of that Realm. In 4 Mariae he was 
† Holingsh. p. 1133. b. n. 40.  at the Siege of St. Quinti●s in Picardy: And by his Testament 
b Wrastley qu. ●9. , bearing date 17 Nou. an. 1557. (5 & 4 P●. & M.) bequeathed his Body to be buried in Christian Burial, constituting jane his Mother his sole Executrix: and dying 
c I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 279. a.  the very next day following, without Issue, was buried 
d I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 279. a.  in the midst of the Chancel at Chelsey, with his Father and Grandfather, under an high Tomb; Anne his Wife, Daughter to Francis Earl of Shrews●ury then surviving 
e I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 279. a. . Whereupon his seven Sisters became his Heirs; viz. 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. ●.  Anne Married to George Brooke Lord Cobham; Elizabeth, first to Sir Rapbe Vernon Knight, and afterwards to Sir Richard Catesby Knight; Fridiswide to Sir Percival Hart Knight; Mary to Robert Peckham Esq; Dorothy first to Edmund Bruges Lord Chandos; afterwards to William Lord Knolles Knight of the Garter; Frances to Thomas Lifeild of ... in Com. Surr. Esq and Anne.   

Mordant.  
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OF this Family, that which I have in the first place observed to be most memoraable, is; that john 
john.  Mordant of Turvey, in Com. Bedf. Esq was 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 574.  one of the King's Commanders in 2 H. 7. at the Battle of Stoke, near Newark upon Trent, against john Earl of Lincoln, and his Adherents, then in Arms: And that, being a person learned in the Laws, he was called 
b Pat. 11 H. 7. p. 1. m. 6.  to the state, and degree of Sergeant 25 Nou. 11 H. 7. as also, within a short time after, made 
c Ex stemmate.  Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. And, meriting much, by reason of his great abilities, had summons 
d H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  to Parliament, amongst the Peers of this Realm, in 24 H. 8. where he took his place 
e H. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 398. b.  accordingly, upon the fourth of May. In which year also, King Henry going with great state into France, and landing 
f Stow's Ann.  at Calais, 11 Oct. he attended 
g Stow's Ann.  him thither, and so to Boloine, where he had a magnificent reception by King Francis the First.  
This john, by his Testament 
h Streat qu. 22.  bearing date 1 Aug. an. 1560. (2 Eliz.) styling himself Lord Mordant of Turvey, bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Turvey, in the Wall next above his Father's Tomb: Appointing that the Body of the Lady Elizabeth his Wife should be removed, and ●aid on his right side: Likewise that a Tomb of Marble, with the Images of himself and the same Lady, his Wife, in Alabaster, should be there placed in memory of them. And, upon the day of his Burial C. Marks distributed in Alms unto the poor of Turvey, Stageden, Carleton, Chelington, Harrolde, Steventon, Felmersham, Radwell, Lavenden, Brafelde, Newton, Blo●mefelde, Hardemeade, Ashwode, Watton, and Cranfelde: as also C. Marks towards the repair of the Church and Steeple of Turvey, and rough-casting the Walls of the Church: and for the repair of Turvey-bridg x● l. The Probate of which Testament bears date 1 Sept. an. 1562.  
By Elizabeth his Wife 
i Ex stemmate. , Daughter and Coheir to Henry de Vere, Lord of Drayton, and Adington, in Com. Northt. he had Issue 
k Streat, ut supra.  john his Son and Heir; and Dorothy a Daughter, Married 
l Streat, ut supra.  to Thomas Moor Esq.  
Which john, 
john.  in 25 H. 8. (his Father then living) was made 
m Stow's Ann.  Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bolein: and upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth (though the Lady jane Grey was Proclaimed Queen by direction of the whole Privy Council) appeared 
n Godw. p. ●67.  in Arms, with the first, on the behalf of Queen Mary. This john Lord Mordam Married 
o 〈◊〉, ut supra.  Ellen, Courin and Heir to Sir Richard Fitz-Lewes of West- Tbornton, in Com. Essex. Knight. And, by his Testament 
p Ho●ney qu. ●9. , bearing date 16 Apr. 13 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Turbey: appointing, that his Manors and Lands, called Tiptofts, Pinkneys, and Warleys should be assured ●o the Kings-Hall, and Brasen-nose-Colledge in Oxford, for the maintenance of certain Scholars to those Houses, and other Deeds of Charity; and that those Scholars should be successively named, from time to time by his Executors; and afterwards by his Heirs for ●ver. The Probate of which Testament bears date 19 Oct. 14 Eliz.  
To him succeeded Lewes 
Lewes.  Lord Mordant, his Son and Heir; who is an. 1572. (15 Eliz.) was 
q Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  one of the Peers who sat in judgement upon Thomas Duke of Norfolk. So likewise in 29 Eliz. upon 
r Ibid.  the Queen of Scots, at Fotberinghay; and departing 
s FF. in officio Arm. 68●. a.  this life at his Manor-house of Drayton, 16 junii an. 1601. (43 Eliz.) was honourably buried 
t FF. in officio arm. 68●. a.  at Turbey upon the 29 th' of july. next following: leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife 
u Ex stemma●e. , Daughter of Sir Artbur Darci● Knight, Henry his Son and Heir.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  Married 
x Ex stemma●e.  Margaret Daughter of Henry Lord Compton, and by her had issue 
y Ex stemma●e.  john; 
john Earl of Petersborough.  who by Letters Pa●ents bearing date 9 Martii 3 Car. 1. was advanced 
z Pat. ●. Cat. 1. p. 11.  to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Peterborough.  
Which john Married 
a 1. 8. in offic. A●●. f. 11. a.  Elizahetb, sole Daughter and Hei● to William Howard, commonly called Lord Effyngham (Son and Heir to Charles Earl of Notigham) by 
b 1. 8. in offic. A●●. f. 11. a.  Anne (Wife of the said William) Daughter and sole Heir to john Lord St. john of B●etso: and by her had Issue 
c 1. 8. in offic. A●●. f. 11. a.  two Sons, Henry 
Henry.  now Earl of Peterborough, and john; and Elizabeth a Daughter, Married to Thomas Son and Heir to Edward Lord Howard of Es●rick. And departing this life I8 junii an. 1642. was Buried at Turbey, in come. Bedf.  
Which Henry shortly after the Marriage of King Charles the Second, our prefent Sovereign, with the Royal Princes Catherine a Daughter of Portugal, took possession of Tangier in Africa, for his Majesty. He Married Penelope Daughter to B●rn●b●● Earl of Thomond (in Ireland) and by her hath Issue the Lady Mary a Daughter.  
I now come to john second Son to john 
john Lord Mordant.  Earl of Peterboro●gh. This john bea●ing most loyal af●●ctions to the late King Charles the First, in the time of his greatest distresses (a●. scil. 1618.) adventured his life in raising what Forces he could under the Conduct of H●nry than Earl of Holland, for redeeming him out of the cruel hands of those Usurpers, who then kept him Prisoner in the Isle of 〈◊〉, and soon after most barbarously took away his life. And since that time, not ceasing to bazard himself again, in order to the Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, in an. 1658. In consideration thereof (as a mark to future Ages of his abundant Loyalty) he was, by Letters Patent, bearing date 10 julii 11 Car. 2. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Mordant of bygate, in Com. Surr. as also to the Honour of Viscount of Avalon, in Com. Somerset.  
He Married Elizabeth, Daughter to Thomas Carey, second Son to Robert late Earl of Monmouth; by whom he had Issue four Sons; Charles▪ Henry, Lewes, and Osmund; as also four Daughters, Charlote, Carey, Sophia, and Anne; and departing this life upon the fifth day of june, an. 1675. was buried ...   

Arthur Plantagenet Viscount L'isle.  
[25 H. 8.]  
OF this Arthur, natural Son to King Edward the Fourth, by Elizabeth Lucy a Concubine, as 'tis supposed. I have not seen any thing memorable till 5 H. 8. At which time, being 
a 〈…〉  in that bold adventure with the Lord Edward Howard (a younger Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk) Admiral of the English Fleet, before Breast in Britanny, and his Ship cast 
b 〈…〉  away on a blind Rock; he was sent 
c 〈…〉  with a dispatch to the King, signifying their want of Victuals.  
The next is; that, in 15 H. 8. having Married 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Elizabeth, Daughter to Edward Grey Viscount L'isle, Sister and Heir to john her Brother; upon the surrender 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  of that Title of Viscount L'isle, which Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) then had; he was advanced 
f Pat. 15. H. ●. p. 1.  to the same dignity, the King's Palace of Bridewell in the City of London, 26 Apr. 25 H. 8. with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of his Body by the same Elizabeth. Moreover, in November, an. 1527. (19 H. 8.) he was one of those whom King Henry then sent 
g Heth. in ●●dem. anno.  (with Sir Thomas Wriothesley Garter principal King of Arms) to 〈◊〉; at which time the Ensigns of the Garter were presented to King Francis the First. And in 24 H. 8. (24 Martii) constituted 
h Pat. ●4 H. 8. p. 2.  Lieutenant of Calais.  
During which Trust, being suspected 
i Herb. ut supra p. 478  for being privy to the design of some of his Servants for the delivery of that Garrison to the French (whereupon two of them suffered 
k Godw. p. 181.  Death) he was sent 
l Ibid.  for, and Committed 
m Ibid.  to the Tower. But upon farther Examination, his Innocency being 
n Ibid.  fully manifested, the King did not only give Order to release 
o Ibid.  him; but for his more satisfaction, sent 
p Ibid.  him a Diamond Ring, and a gracious Message. Which so overjoyed 
q Ibid.  him, and dilated his Spirits, that he died 
r Ibid.  the night following, viz. 3 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Martii, 33 H. 8. leaving Issue 
t Ibid.  three Daughters his Heirs; Bridget Married 
u Ibid.  to Sir William Carden Knight; Francis, first 
x Ibid.  to john Basset of ... in Com. Devon. Esq, and afterwards to Thomas Monk of Potheridge, in the same County Esq; and Elizabeth to 
y Ibid.  Sir Francis jobson Knight.  
From which Lady Franc●s, by her second Husband Monk, did the late so worthily famed Soldier, General George Monk lineally descend; who by the blessed Providence of God, was the chiefeft and most successful instrument, for the long desired, peaceful, and happy Restauration of our present Sovereign KIng Charles the Second, to his Rightful 〈…〉 consideration whereof, he was gratefully 〈◊〉 with large possesions; and advanced 〈…〉 degree and dignity of a Duke, and many other 〈◊〉 Titles of Honour.   

Seymour Duke of Somerset.  
[28 H. 8.]  
OF this Family, which derive their descent 
a Ex. Ste● ma●e.  from Sir Roger Seymor 
Roger  of Evensminde●, in Com. Wilts. Knight (who married 
b Esc. 17 R. 2. ●. 52●  Cecilie, one of the sisters and coheirs to john Lord Beauchamp of Hacche, in Com. Somerset) was 
c Ex stem●na●e.  Sir john Seymour 
John.  of Wolf-Hall, in Com. Wilts. Knight. Which Sir john, in 9 H. 8. (being 
d Pat. 9 H. 8. p. 2.  then one of the Knights for the Body to that King) obtained a grant 
e Pat. 9 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Constablewick of Bristol-Castle, to himself, and Edward 
Edward.  his son, in as ample manner as Giles Lord D'aubeney held the same. And▪ having married 
f ●● stemmate.  Elizabeth the daughter of Sir Henry Wentworth of Nettlested. in Com. Suff. Knight, had issue 
g ●● stemmate.  by her●●hree sons; Edward, Thomas and Henry; and three daughters; 1. jane, whom King Henry the Eighth made his third wife; 2. Elizabeth, first married to Sir Anthony Oughtred Knight, and secondly to Gregory Lord Cromwell; 3. And Dorothy to Sir Clement Smith Knight.  
Which Edward 
Edward ●arl of 〈◊〉,  shortly afterwards came to high advancements. For, being a Knight 
h 〈…〉  in 22 H. 8. he was 
i 〈…〉  also, at the same time, one of the Esquires for the body. And when King Henry, having cast his affections on the Lady jane, his Sister (than a Maid of Honour to Queen Anne Bullen) made her his wife, he wanted not for any Titles of Honour, or other advantages, which, for her sake, that King could well effect. For, in 28 H. 8. at the solemnity 
〈…〉  of her Marriage, he had the Title of Viscount Beauchamp conferred 
l 〈…〉  upon him, and the heirs male of his body (by reason of his Descent from an heir female of that House, as is before observed) his patent bearing date at Terling, 5 junii. And upon the seventh of july next following, was made Captain 
m Ib. p. 2.  of the Isle of jersey, Sir Thomas Vaux Knight, Lord Harrowden, then surrendering 
n Ib. p. 2.  his trust in that command.  
In 29 H. 8. upon the death of Sir john Seamour Knight (his father) he had Livery 
〈…〉  of his Lands: and soon after that (the same year) being created 
p Ib. p. 1.  Earl of Hertford, by by Letters Patents, bearing date 18 Oct. had a grant 
Ib. p. 1.  of his Creation money, not out of the Revenues of that County (as was usual) but out of other profits. In 32 H. 8. upon 
r 〈…〉  the building of a Fort at Ardres, and making a Bridge to the English-pale; which our Garrisons overthrew; and by reason whereof the French raised Forces under Monsieur de Bi●z; he was sent 
〈…〉  over to dispute the limits of the English-Borders, with him and other Commissioners. And, in 33 H. 8. as Cousin 
t 〈…〉  and heir to Sir William Sturmy K 
t 〈…〉 , (that is to say, son of Sir john Seamour Knight, son of john Seamour Esquire, son of john Seamour Esquire, son of Sir john Seamour Knight; son of Maud, daughter and heir to Sir William Sturmy Knight) had Livery 
〈…〉  of Sturmy's Lands.  
In 34 H. 8. he was made 
x 〈…〉  Lord great Chamberlain of England for life; and the same year accompanied 
〈…〉  the Duke of Norfolk, lieutenant-general of the English Army (consisting of above Twenty thousand men) into Scotland. And, the next ensuing year, being made 
〈…〉  Lieutenant-general of the North, was sent 
a 〈…〉  thither with a powerful Army, as some say, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots: or rather 
b He●b. p 507.  upon a quarrel of unkindness, for their refusing an offer for the Marriage of Prince Edward to their young Queen. Upon the 13th of August 36 H. 8. King Henry being 
c 〈…〉  then at the siege of ●●loine, he came 
d 〈…〉  to him with divers Companies of Almains, French, and others: And after the taking thereof, routed 
〈…〉  an Army of Fourteen thousand French, which lay encamped o● the Westside that Town, beyond the Haven.  
In 37 H. 8. the Scots making divers Incursions 
f 〈…〉  upon the Borders (through the help of Five thousand Auxiliaries, brought 
〈…〉  to them from France, by Monsieur de Lorges) he was sent 
〈…〉  with Twelve thousand men into that Realm; where he destroyed 
i Ib.  all the Towns upon the Middle-Marches; and passing thence to the West, made great spoil 
k Ib.  in those parts.  
About this time also, the French endeavouring 
l Godw. P. 195.  to regain Boloine by some stratagem; and to that end, the Marshal de Biez coming 
m Godw. P. 195.  with an Army to Port (a Town not far distant) beginning to build 
n Godw. P. 195.  a Fort on this side the River, at the point of the Tower of Ordre; with Four thousand Foot, and seven hundred Horse, out of the neighbouring Garrisons, he forced 
o Herb. p. 5●5.  their retreat to Hardel●: and in pursuit of him, killed 
p Herb. p. 5●5.  many, took 
q Herb. p. 5●5.  two Brass guns, five of Iron, much Baggage, and Monsieur de Biez his own Armour.  
In 38 H. 8: upon 
r Ib. p. 5●8.  that ill success, which the Earl of Surrey, then Governor of Boloine had, by his endeavour to intercept a Convoy of Victual, going to the French Camp; King Henry (who loved not to hear but of Victory) causing him to be removed, 
s Ib. p. 5●8.  put 
Ib. p. 5●8.  this Earl, at present, in his stead. Also, upon farther preparations made by the French, he was sent 
u Ib. p. 5●8.  over, with the Lord Admiral, and an Army of Nine thousand, and three hundred men; whereof Fifteen hundred were Spaniards; and some other foreign forces.  
Likewise, after ● this, upon a motion 
x 〈…〉  for Peace with the French, made by divers Princes; he was constituted 
y 〈…〉  the chief of our English-Commissioners, for the management of that Treaty. Whereupon, meeting 
z Ib.  wi●h those on the other side, betwixt A●dres and Business, a Peace 
a Ib.  was concluded. And soon after this, King Henry lying on his deathbed, he was constituted 
b Ibid. p●●●  one of his Executors; as also to be of Counsel to his son  
Upon the death of King Henry (which happened upon the 28th of january, in the 38th of his Reign) he was by all the Council (the next day following) chosen 
c Ib p. ●●●.  Protector to the young King Edward 6th, and on the tenth of February constituted 
d Pat. ●● 6. p. 6.  Lord Treasurer of England. And though he had the Titles of Viscount Beauchamp, and Earl of Hertford formerly conferred upon him (and the Issue male of his Body) by King Henry the Eighth, as hath been already observed; nevertheless, being not a Baron of this Realm, he was by Leters Patent, bearing date 15 Febr. 1 E. 6 advanced 
●●id.  to that degree of honour; with limitation 
f ●●id.  thereof to the heirs male of his bod●, by Anne his wife; and for default of such issue, to Edward Seymou● Esquire, his son by Katherine his first wife; and to the heirs male of the body of the said Edward. And, the next day following, was created 
g Ib.  Duke of Somerset, and to the heirs male of his body by the before-specified Anne. As also upon the seventeenth of February Earl Marshal 
h Ib.  of England, for life. Moreover, upon the 12th of March following, he had a Patent 
i Ib. p. 4.  for that great Office of Protector and Governor of the King and Realms. And, upon the third of November next ensuing, a special grant, 
k Ib. p. 7. m. 1.  that he should sit alone; and be placed at all times (as well in the King's presence in Parliament, as in his absence) upon the midst of the Bench or stool, standing next on the right hand the King's Seat-royal, in his Parliament Chamber.  
Shortly after which he was sent 
l Godw. p. 214.  into Scotland with Ten thousand foot, and Six thousand horse, besides Thirteen hundred Pioners, and Artificers, and fifteen Brass pieces of Ordnance: and on the third of September, made an hostile entrance 
m Godw. p. 214.  into that Realm; the design 
n Godw. p. 214.  thereof being, to procure a Marriage betwixt King Edward, and the young Queen. But the Scots refusing the offer, gave Battle 
o Ib. p 215, 216, & 217.  to the English at Musc●eborough, where they received a mighty overthrow 
p Ib. p 215, 216, & 217. .  
In 2 E. 6. by another Patent, bearing date 24 Dec. he was again constituted 
q Pat. 2 E. 6. p. 7.  Protector both of the King's person, and the whole Realm, during his minority.  
Thus have we beheld his Rise. Now follows the story of his fall: but before I proceed to speak of that; I shall take notice of the Character which an eminent Historian 
r 〈…〉  gives of him;  
He was a man (saith he) little esteemed, either for Wisdom, Personage, or Courage in Arms: but, being in favour with King Henry, and by him much employed, was always observed to be both Faithful and Fortunate; as well in giving advice, as in managing a charge. About five years before, being Warden of the Marches against Scotland, the Invasion of James the Fifth was, by his direction, encountered, and broken at Selome-Mosse, where divers of the Scotish Nobility were taken prisoners. The next year after, he and the Earl of Warwick, with an handful of men, to speak of, fired Lieth, and Edinburgh; and returned by a leisurely march, forty four miles, through the body of Scotland. The year next ensuing, he invaded the Scotish borders, wasted Tividale, and the Marches, and deformed the Country with 〈◊〉 and spoil. The year than next following, being appointed to view the Fortifications upon the 〈◊〉 of Calais; he not only did that; but, with the hardy approach of Seven thousand Englishmen, raised an Army of One and twenty thou●●●● French, encamped over the River before Bo●ome; 〈◊〉 their Ordnance, Carriage, Treasure, and Tents, with the loss only of one man; and returning from thence by Land to Guisnes, won in his way (within 〈◊〉 and rescue of Arde) the Castle of Outing, commonly called the Red-pile.  
The year next ensuing this, he invaded, and spoiled Picardy; began the Forts of Newhaven, 〈◊〉, and Bu●●●ngberge; and so well applied his endeavours, that in a few weeks, and 〈◊〉 his departure, they were made tenable. Upon th●se and other the like successes, his succeeding 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 esteemed always, rather new 〈…〉 his only presence was reputed a a sufficient surety for an Army. And yet did he never rise hereby, either in haughtiness in himself, or contempt of others; but remained courteous and affable; choosing a course least subject to envy, betwixt stiff stubborness, and filthy flattery; never aspiring higher than to be the second person in State.  
But, after all this Honour, Greatness, and prosperous success in those his high employments, comes now the Tragic part of his life (which was short and woeful) to be spoke of; his absolute ruin being both projected and perfected (as all our Historians do agree) by the subtle artifices of john Viscount L'isle (afterwards Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland) to make way for his own ambitious and aspiring designs. Which when he had so far accomplished, as, in all humane probability, he fully expected to have reaped the benefit whereat he aimed; the like fatal destruction, and no less sudden, fell, deservedly, on himself, as in its proper place is already she●●d. And now to the matter, in the words of my Author.. 
s Hayw. ut supra, p. 81, etc.   
This Duke had a Brother, called Thomas Lord Seymour of Sudley, Lord High Admiral of England (of whom I shall more particularly speak by and by.) Which Thomas was a person of great courage, Courtly in fashion; in Personage stately; in voice magnificent, but somewhat empty of Matter. Both of them being so well affected to the King; that the one might well be termed his Sword; the other his Target. The Duke greatest in favour with the People; the Lord Sudly most respected by the Nobility; both highly esteemed by the King; both fortunate alike in their advancements; both ruin'd alike by their own vanity and folly. Whilst these two Brethren held in amity, they were like two Arms, the one defending the other, and both of them the King: But many things did move together to dissolve their love, and bring them to ruin; first, their contrary dispositions; the one being tractable and mild; the other stiff, and impatient of a Superior; whereby they lived but in cunning concord, as Brothers glued together, but not united in grain. Much secret envy was borne against them, for that their new lustre did dim the light of men honoured with ancient Nobility. They were openly minded, as hasty and soon moved; so, uncircumspect and easy to be ruined. By these, the knot, not only of Love, but of Nature, between them was dissolved; so much the more pity, for that the first cause proceeded from the pride, the haughty hate, the unquiet vanity, of a Mannish, or rather of a Devilish woman.  
For the Lord Sudley had taken to wife Katherine Parr, Queen Dowager to King Henry the Eighth, a woman adorned with many excellent virtues, especially humility, the beauty of all other. The Duke had taken to wife Anne Stanhope, a woman for many imperfections intolerable; but for pride, monstrous. She was exceeding both subtle, and violent in accomplishing her ends, for which she spurned over all respects both of Conscience and Shame. This woman did bear such invincible hate, first against the Queen Dowager, for light causes, and women's quarrels; especially for that she had precedency of place before her, being wife to the greatest Peer in the Land; next to the Lord Sudley for her sake; that albeit the Q. Dowager died by Childbirth; yet would not her malice either die or decrease; but continually she rubbed into the Duke's dull capacity; That the Lord Sudley dissenting from him in opinion of Religion, sought nothing more than to take away his life; as well in regard of the common cause of Religion; as thereby, haply, to attain his place.  
Many other things she boldly feigned, being assured of easy belief in her heedless hearers; always fearful and suspicious (as of feeble spirit) but then more than ever, by reason of some late opposition against him. Her persuasions she cunningly intermixed with Tears; affirming that she would depart from him; as willinger to hear, both of his disgraces, and dangers, than either to see the one, or participate of the other.  
The Duke therefore embracing this woman's cousel, yielded himself, both to advise and devise for the destruction of his Brother. The Earl of Warwick had his finger in the business, and drew others also to give, either furtherance or way to her violent desires; being well content she should have her mind, so as the Duke might thereby incur Infamy and Hate. Hereupon the Lord Sudley was Arrested, and sent to the Tower; and in very short time after, condemned by Act of Parliament: and within few days after his condemnation, a Warrant was sent, under the hand of this his Brother (the Duke) whereby his Head was delivered to the Axe. His own fierce courage hastening his death; because equally balanced betwixt●●●oubt and disdain, he was desirous rather to die at once, then to linger long upon courtesy and in fear.  
The Accusations against him contained much frivolous matter. The Act of Parliament expresseth the causes of his Attainder to be, the attempting to get the person of the King into his custody, and Governing the Realm. Also making much provision of Money and Victual; and endeavouring to marry the Lady Elizabeth the King's Sister. Likewise, for persuading the King, in his tender age, to take upon him the rule and order of himself. But he was never called to answer: so that, the Protestations which he made at the point of his death, and the open carriage of his life, did clear him in the opinion of many.  
Hereupon a general hatred arose in the People towards the Protector, for being thus instrumental in the death of his Brother: whereby it was observed, that with his left hand he had cut off his right; many of the Nobility crying out upon him for a Bloodsucker, and a Murderer▪ and that it was not fit the King should be under the Protection of such a ravenous Wolf.  
Besides all this, many well disposed minds, conceived a very hard opinion of him, for causing a Church near Strand-Bridge, and two Bishop's Houses, to be pulled down, to make a ●eat for his new Building (called Somerset-house) in digging the foundation whereof, the Bones of many, who had been there buried, were cast up, and carried into the Fields. And because the stones of that Church, and those Houses were not sufficient for that work, the Steeple and most part of the Church of St. john of Jerusalem near Smithfield, were mined and overthrown with Powder, and the stones carried thereto. So likewise the Cloister on the North-side of St. Paul's Cathedral; and the Charnel-house on the Southside thereof, with the Chapel; the Tombs and Monuments therein being all beaten-down; the Bones of the dead carried into Finsbury-fields, and the stones converted to this Building; and it was confidently affirmed, that for the same purpose he intended to have pulled down St. Margaret's Church at Westminster, but that the standing thereof was preserved by his fall.  
The Earl of Warwick therefore spying this fit opportunity, drew to him no less than Eighteen of the Privy-Councel, to join with him against this Protector. Whereupon they withdrew from the Court, and fell to secret Consultations; walking in the streets of the City with many servants in new Liveries. Which so startled the Protector, that he sent Secretary Petee to them, in the King's name, to understand the causes of such their assembling; and to declare unto them, that he would thank them for hating him, in case they did it in love to the King; entreating them, for the King's sake, if not for his safety, that they would forbear open show of Hostility, and resort unto him peaceably, that they might commune together as Friends. But in the mean time he Armed Five-hundred men (part the Kings, and part his own) rampired the Court-gates; caused many men to be raised, both by Letters and Proclamation, to aid the King; and the more to increase the present terror, removed the King, by night, from Hampton-Court to Windbore, with a Company more resembling an Army then a Train.  
Hereupon the Lords at London took possession of the Tower; sent for the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City to Ely House, where the Earl of Warwick lodged; and there presenting themselves secretly Armed, caused the Lord Rich, (than Lord Chancellor) to make a Speech to them. Wherein; first, laying open to them the Imperfections of the Protector, as want of Eloquence, Personage, Learning, or good Wit; and that nevertheless he was so peevishly opiniative, and proud, that he would neither ask, nor hear the advice of any, but was absolutely ruled by that obstinate and imperious woman, his wife; whose ambitious and mischievous will, so guided him in the most weighty Affairs of the Realm; that though he was Counselled by others what was best, he would do quite contrary, lest he should seem to need their advice. In general, he said, he was guilty of Bribery and Extortion; and that he had laid his hands upon the King's Jewels, and Treasure, left by his Father, which were known to be of an inestimable value; and had given forth, that King Henry died so poor, as that, had he lived one quarter of a year longer, he had been utterly shamed.  
Moreover, that he had, upon pretence of necessity, made Sales and Exchanges of the King's Lands; as also of Offices and Preferments, nothing regarding the worthiness of the person; erected a Mint at Dure●me- Place for his own private advantage; made sale of Colleges, and Chanteries; Levied Subsidies under colour of War; embezzled the King's Treasure; extorted Money by Loans, yet left the King's Soldiers and Servants unpaid; buried much Treasure in his sumptous Buildings. Adding, his unnatural endeavours for the death of his Brother; and his practices to dispatch such of the Nobility, as were like to oppose his mischievous drifts. Also his endeavour to win the Common people, by strained Courtesies, and Looseness of life. And, to make the French King his Friend, by betraying unto him the King's Forts beyond the Seas. Likewise, that he intended to procure a resignation of the King's Sisters Rights, and others who were entitled to the Crown, and entail the same upon his own issue. Urging the Citizens, upon all these considerations, to join with the Lords of the Council, to take him away.  
And the next day the Lords at London, dispatched a Letter to the Lords at Windsor, wherein they charged him with many disorders, both in his private Actions, and manner of Government; requiring, that he would disperse the Forces that he had raised; withdraw himself from the King; and be content to be ordered by Justice and Reason. Hereupon, the King, fearing farther mischief, dissolved all his Companies, excepting his Guard; And the Protector sent Secretary Pet●e once more to the Lords at London, to persuade them, that for the Public good, all either private grudges, or unkindnesses might be laid aside: but neither did he return, nor was there any Answer returned from them.  
After this, he wrote two Letters; one in his own name to the Earl of Warwick; the other, in the name of those Lords at Windsor, to the Lords at London: in both which, he so weakly complained, expostulated, entreated, and yielded under their Hand, as it was sufficient to have breathed courage into any Enemy once declared against him.  
Hereupon the Lords at London forthwith published a Proclamation, under the hands of Seventeen of them; wherein they charged the causes of all the calamities and losses, which had lately before happened, and had cost the lives of many thousands of the King's good Subjects. Likewise the loss of divers Pieces beyond Sea, which had been won by the great Adventure of the late King's Person, and consumption of his Treasure, to have been through the evil Government of this Protector: and desired, and in the King's Name, prohibited all subjects, from farther giving obedience to any of his precepts. Soon after the publishing whereof, they directed three Letters to Windsor; one to the King himself, another to this Protector, and a third to the Household. Which Letter to the Protector was guilded with many smooth words; fair promises, and full of hope: But the other two, foully setting forth his Obstinacy, Avarice, Ambition; his rash engagements into Wars in the King's unsettled age and estate; his negligences▪ deceits, and all other insufficiencies beforementioned.  
Wherewith Sir Robert Wingfeild, Captain of the Guard, being sent to Windsor; he so well persuaded the King, both of the Loyal affection of the Lords towards him, and of their moderate desires against the Protector (than present) that he was removed from the King's person, and a Guard set upon him, till the next day, when the Lords at London were appointed to be there. Who came accordingly, but the Earl of Warwick not with them, though all moved from him. Which Lords, coming before the King, repeated their former complaints, advising him to beware of such as were both Powerful, Ambitious, Mischievous, and Rich: Affirming, that it would be better security unto him, that this Power should be committed to many, who cannot so readily knit together in Will or in Action, as when the whole managery resideth in one: Whereupon this Duke (being no longer called Protector) was put into their hands, and committed to custody in Beauchamp's Tower, within that Castle; and the next day brought to London; where he road through Holborn betwixt the Earls of Southampton, and Huntingdon, followed by Lords and Gentlemen to the number of Three hundred, all mounted on horseback: and at Sopher-lane, being received by the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, Recorder, and divers Knights of note, with their Attendants, bearing Halberds, was conveyed to the Tower.  
Where, having breathed a small time, certain Lords of the Council were sent to him; who, after a short Preface, in such terms as hate and dissimulation could temper together, remembering how great the Amity had formerly been between them▪ and of what continuance; Then acknowledging what Offices and Services he had done for the Commonwealth; yet interlacing some errors and defects, wherewith they seemed to reproach him; they presented to him certain Articles, as from the rest of the Privy-Council; desiring his p●●sent Answer, whether he would acknowledge them to be true, or stand upon his Justification.  
Which Articles were these;  
1. That he took upon him the Office of Protector, upon express condition, that he should do nothing in the King's Affairs, but by assent of the late King's Executors, 〈◊〉 the greatest part of them.  
2. That, contrary to this condition, he did hinder justice, and subvert Laws, of his own authority, as well by Letters, as by other command.  
3. That he caused divers persons, Arrested and Imprisoned for Treason, Murder, Manslaughter, and Felony, to be discharged, against the Laws and Statutes of the Realm.  
4. That he appointed Lieutenants for Armies, and other Officers, for the weighty Affairs of the King, under his own writing and seal.  
5. That he communed with Ambassadors of other Realms alone, of the weighty Matters of the Realm.  
6. That he would taunt and reprove divers of the King's most honourable Counsellors, for declaring their advice in the King's weighty Affairs against his opinion: sometimes telling them, that they were not worthy to sit in Council; and sometimes, that he needed not to open weighty matters to them: and, that if they were not agreeable to his opinion, he would discharge them.  
7. That, against Law, he held a Court of Requests in his House, and did enforce divers to answer there, for their Freehold, and Goods; and did determine of the same.  
8. That being no Officer (without the advice of the Council, or most part of them) he did dispose of the King's gift for Money, grant Leases and Wards, gave Bishoprics, and made sale of the King's Lands.  
9 That he commanded Alchimye, and multiplication to be practised, thereby to abase the King's coin.  
10. That divers times be openly said, that the Nobility and Gentry were the only cause of Dearth, whereupon the people rose to reform matters of themselves.  
11. That against the mind of the whole Council, be caused Proclamation to be made concerning Enclosures, whereupon the people made divers Insurrections, and destroyed many of the King's Subjects.  
12. That he sent forth a Commission with Articles annexed, concerning Enclosures, common Highways, Cottages, and such like matters; giving the Commissioners authority, to hear and determine those causes, whereby the Laws and Statutes of the Realm were subverted, and much Rebellion raised.  
13. That he suffered Rebels to assemble, and lie armed in Camp, against the Nobility and Gentry of the Realm, without speedy repressing of them.  
14. That he did comfort and encourage divers Rebels, by giving them money, and promising them Fees, Rewards, and Services.  
15. That he caused a Proclamation to be made against Law, and in favour of the Rebels; that none of them should be vexed or sued by any, for their offences in their Rebellion.  
16. That in time of Rebellion he said, that he liked well the actions of the Rebels; and that the Avarice of Gentlemen gave occasion for the people to rise; and that it was better for them to die, than to perish for want.  
17. That he said, the Lords of the Parliament were loath to reform Enclosures and other things; therefore the people had good cause to reform them themselves.  
18. That after Declaration of the defaults of Baloine, and the pieces there, by such as did survive them, he would never amend the same.  
19 That he would not suffer the King's pieces of Newhaven and Blackness to be furnished with Men and provision; albeit he was advertised of the defaults, and advised thereto by the King's Council; whereby the French King was emboldened to attempt upon them.  
20. That he would neither give authority, nor suffer Noblemen and Gentlemen to suppress Rebels in time convenients; but wrote to them to speak the Rebels fair, and use them gently.  
21. That upon the fifth of October, (that present year) at Hampton-court, for defence of his own private causes, he procured seditions Bills to be written in counterfeit bands, and secretly to be dispersed in divers parts of the Realm; beginning thus; Good people, intending thereby to raise the King's Subjects to Rebellion and open War.  
22. that the King's Privy Council did consult at London, to come to him, and move him to reform his Government: But he hearing thereof, declared by his Letters in divers places, that they were high Traitors to the King.  
23. That he declared untruly, as well to the King, as to other young Lords attending his person, that the Lords at London, intended to destroy the King, and desired the King never to forget to revenge it; and required the young Lords to put the King in remembrance thereof, with intent to make Sedition and Discord, between the King and his Nobles.  
24. That at divers times and places he said, That the Lords of the Council at London intent to Kill me, but if I die, the King shall die, and if they famish me, they shall famish him.  
25. That of his own head he removed the King so suddenly from Hampton-court to Windsor, without any provision there made; that he was thereby, not only in great fear, but cast into a dangerous disease.  
26. That by his Letters, he caused the King's people to assemble in great numbers in Armour, after the manner of War, to his aid and defence.  
27. That he caused his Servants and Friends, at Hampton-court and Windsor, to be apparelled in the King's Armour, when the King's Servants and Guard went unarmed.  
28. That he intended to fly to jernsey and Wales, and laid Post-Horses and Men, and a Boat to that purpose.  
Now albeit, saith my Author, 
t Hayward 〈◊〉 supra.  there was little doubt, but that some of these Articles were merely devised; others enlarged, or wrested, or others enforced by odious interpretation; yet he subscribed with his own hand, that he did acknowledge his offences contained in them; and humbly upon his knees, submitted himself to the King's Mercy. As also in like manner, entreated the Lords to be a means to the King, that he would conceive, that his offences did proceed rather from negligence, rashness, or other indiscretion, than from any malicious thought tending to Treason, and that he would take some gracious way with him, his Wife and Children, not according to extremity of Laws, but after his great clemency and mercy. This was written with his own hand, 23 Dec. An. 3 Edw. Regis.  
My Author also thus goeth on. To this I make no other defence; but entreat the Reader not to condemn him for perishing so weakly, and for that he who should have lost his Life to preserve his Honour, cast away both his Life and his Honour together.  
Notwithstanding for that present, his Blood was respited; but he was stripped of his great Offices of Protector, Trasurer, and Marshal, lost all his Goods, and near two thousand pounds Lands.  
After this, he sent Letters to the Lords of the Council, wherein he acknowledged himself much favoured by them, in that they had brought his cause to be finable; which although it was to him importable; yet as he never did intend to contend with them, nor in any action to justify himself; as well, for that he was none of the wisest, and might easily err; as for that it is scarce possible for any Man in great place, so to bear himself, that all his Actions in the Eye of Justice should be blameless: so he did then submit himself, wholly to the King's Mercy, and their discretions, for some moderation; desiring them to conceive, that what he did amiss, was rather through rudeness, and for want of Judgement, than from any malicious meaning; and that he was therefore ready, both to do and suffer what they should appoint. Finally he did again most humbly upon his knees entreat pardon and favour; assuring them that they should ever find him so lowly to their Honours, and obedient to their Orders, as that he would thereby make amends for his former follies.  
Which subjection of his, wrought such compassion towards him from the King; that he was forthwith released from his Imprisonment; his Fines pardoned; his goods and lands restored, exeept such as had been given away; the malice of the Lords being either appeased, or their power not sufficient to resist.  
Within a short time after which, he was entertained and feasted by the King, with a great show of favour, and sworn again of the Privy-Council; and a seeming perfect amity made betwixt him and the Lords: and that all might appear to be knit up in a comical conclusion, his Daughter was soon after joined in Marriage with the Lord L'Isle, Son and Heir to the Earl of Uarwick, and the Earl himself made 
u Godw. p. 239.  Lord Admiral of England, 3 junii, Ann. 1550. (4 E. 6.)  
But 
x Ib. p. 246.  these ill cemented affections continued not long firm, bursting out into open enmity the next ensuing year: insomuch, as he resolved to Murder the Earl of Warwick, then newly made Duke of Northumberland (as some report) and to that end, under colour of a visit, came privily armed to his Lodging, attended by Seconds, where he found him in his Bed; but being courteously entertained, and with smooth Language, did not execute what he purposed. Whereupon, at his departure, one 
* Sir J. Thyn● his Secretary.  of the Company ask him whether he had done the feat; and he saying No; the party replied, than you are undone.  
Northumberland therefore being now in title of Honour inferior to none, 
Hayw. p. 129. etc.  and superior to all in authority and power; could not restrain his haughty hopes of aspiring to an absolute command; but before he could levelly directly at his Mark, it was thought fit that this Duke should be taken away. Speeches were therefore spread abroad, that he had caused himself to be proclaimed King in divers Countries. Which though they were known to be false, yet the very naming him so to be, either as desired by himself, or esteemed worthy by others, brought with it a distasteful relish, apt enough to cause a suspicion of truth.  
After this, he was charged to have persuaded divers of the Nobility, to choose him Protector at the next Parliament. For which being questioned, he neither held silence as he might, nor confidently denied it, but entangled himself in his doubtful tale. Sir Thomas Palmer, (a great Creature of Northumberlands) also affirmed, that being upon a Journey with him towards the North; in case Sir William Herbert, Master of the Horse, had not assured him, that he should receive no harm, he would have raised the people; and that he had sent the Lord Grey before, to know who would be his friends. Also, that the Duke of Northumberland, the Marquis of Northampton▪ and the Earl of Pembroke, should have been invited to Banquet; and that if they had come slenderly attended, then to have been set upon by the way; if strongly, then that their Heads should have been cut off, at the place of their Feasting. He likewise farther declared, that Sir Ralph Vane had two thousand Men in a readiness; that Sir Thomas Arundel had assured the Tower; that Seymour and Hamond would wait upon him; and that all the Horse of the Gens d' arms should be slain.  
Hereunto Mr. Secretary Cecil added, that this Duke had sent for him, and said, That he suspected some ill meaning against him; and that thereunto he replied; If he were not in fault, he might trust to his Innocency; if he were, he had nothing to say, but to lament him.  
Being advertised therefore, of these Informations; he forthwith defied the Secretary by his Letter, then sent to Sir Thomas Palmer, to understand what he had reported of him; who denied all that he had said.  
Hereupon, after few days, coming to the Court somewhat later than usual, which was enforced as a suspicion against him; he was after Dinner apprehended; and Sir Ralph Vane, being twice sent for fled. The day following likewise, his Duchess was sent to the Tower; no Man grieveing thereat, by reason that her pride and baseness of life, overbalanced all pity. Sir Thomas Palmer being again examined, added to his former detection, that Gens d'arms, upon the Muster day should be assaulted by two thousand Foot, under Sir Ralph Vane, and by an hundred Horse of this Duke of Somersets; besides his Friends, which should stand by; and besides the idle people, which were thought inclinable to take his part; that this done, he would run through the City, and proclaim Liberty, and in case his attempt did not succeed, he would go to the Isle of Wight or to Poole.  
Crane confessed, for the most part as Sir Tho. Palmer had done; and farther added, that the Lord Paget's House was the place, where the Nobility being invited to a Banquet, should have lost their Heads; and that the Earl of Arundel was made acquainted with the practice by Sir Michael Stanhope; also that it had been done, but that the greatness of the Enterprise caused delays, and sometimes diversity of advice. And farther said, that this Duke once feigning himself to be sick, went to London, to assay what friends he could procure.  
But here my Author addeth, that Crane, (who gave this testimony) was a Man; who having consumed his own estate, had armed himself to any mischief. Hamond also confessed, that the Duke's Chamber at Greenwich, had been strongly watched by night.  
Hereupon, after a short abode in the Tower, he was brought to his Trial at Westminster, the Marquis of Winchester, (than Lord Treasurer of England) sitting as high Steward under a cloth of State, on a Bench mounted three degrees; the Peers in number twenty seven, sitting on a bench one step lower; which were these, The Dukes of Suff. and Northumb. the Marquis of Northampt. the Earls of Derby, Bedford, Huntingdon, Rutland, bath, Sussex, Worcester, Pembroke, and Viscount Hereford: the Barons Bergavenny, Audley, Wharton, Evers, Latimer, Borough, Zouch, Stafford, Wentworth, Darcie, Sturton, Windsor, Cromwell, Cobham, and Bray.  
The charge against him consisting of five parts; 1. Of raising Men in the North parts of the Realm. 2. Of assembling Men to kill the Duke of Northumberland. 3. Of resisting his Attachment. 4. Of killing the Gens d'arms, and raising London. And fifthly, of assaulting the Lords, and devising their deaths. To which he pleaded not guilty, and put himself upon Trial of his Peers; denying, that he had ever any intent to raise Men in the North; but that upon some bruits apprehending a fear, he sent to Sir William Herbert to remain his Friend. Saying, that he never determined to kill the Duke of Northumberland, or any other Lord, but spoke of it only, and determined the contrary. And farther said, that it had been a mad enterprise with his hundred Men, to assail the Gens d'arms, consisting of nine hundred, when in case he had prevailed, it would nothing have availed the pretended purpose: and therefore, that this being fenceless and absurd, must needs discredit other matters, which might otherwise have been believed. Next, that at London he never projected any stir, but ever held it a good place for his security. And that for having Men in his Chamber at Greenwich, 'twas manifest he meant no harm; because when he might have done it, he did it not. Moreover, against the persons of them, whose Examinations were read against him; he objected many things, desiring they might be brought to his face; which in regard he was a person of dignity and estate, he deemed to be reasonable: speaking much evil against Sir Thomas Palmer; and yet, in opinion of many, far short of the Truth.  
Much it was urged, by the King's learned Council, that some of the Crimes charged against him were Treason, and the other Felony: Nevertheless, after many varieties in opinion, he was acquit of Treason, but by most voices found guilty of Felony; whereupon he had judgement to be hanged. Which he might have avoided, as most of our Historians do say, had he required the benefit of his Clergy, but upon better enquiry it will be found; that he was thus condemned by virtue of a Statute then in force, which made the conspiring the death of a Privy Councillor Felony, without the benefit of Clergy.  
Judgement therefore thus passing upon him, he craved pardon of the Duke of Northumberland, Marquess of Northampton, and Earl of Pembroke, for his ill meaning against them; making suit for his Life, in pity to his Wife, Children, and Servants, and payment of his Debts.  
Hereupon, all means were made use of, to divert the King's thoughts from him, as well by Masques, Tilt, as other delights; and sometimes calling him to serious affairs, wherein he took special pleasure. Sometimes also instancing to him, how dangerous a person he was; who having made away his only Brother, contrived the death of the chief Nobility. And where (said they) should this mischief have rested? would it have raged against all, and left the King only untouched? verily, having been always both cruel and false, there would have been no end of his mischief; therefore all his submissions, must now be taken for counterfeit and dissembled: but his Avarice and Ambition once removed, the way will be laid open to Virtue and Merit.  
Thus far my Author Sir john Hayward, whereunto I shall add, what 
* p. 249.  Godwin farther saith; That having since his Sentence of death, continued two Months in Prison; at length the violence of his Enemies, (notwithstanding the King's desire to save him) drew him to the Scaffold on Tower Hill, 24 jan. An. 1552. (6 E. 6.) where having thus spoke to the Beholders, he suffered death.  
Being by the Law condemned, I here willingly submit myself, by exemplary punishment to satisfy its Rigour. That God hath been pleased to grant me so long a preparative to my end, I humbly thank his eternal goodness: but in that he hath been farther pleased to inspire me, with the knowledge of his Truth, and to make me an instrument for the propagation of the same, I can never sufficiently magnify his Mercies. In this do I rejoice; in this only do I triumph; beseeching him, that his Church in this Realm, being now reform; according to the Institution of the ancient Primitive, the Members thereof may conform their lives to the purity of its received Doctrine.  
More he would have said, but a strange Tumult, and sudden consternation of the Assembly interrputed him, which being passed over, he suffered with admirable constancy; neither by voice, gesture, nor countenance, showing himself any way dejected, or moved at the apprehension of death.  
That his death was generally lamented is manifest, many there were, who kept Handkarchefs dipped in his Blood, as so many sacred Relics. Amongst the rest a sprightful Dame, two years after, when the Duke of Northumberland was led captive through the City, for his opposition against Queen Mary; run to him in the Streets, and shaking out her bloody Handkerchief before him, said; Behold the Blood of that worthy Man, that good Uncle of that excellent King; which shed by thy treacherous machination, now, at this instant, begins to revenge itself upon thee.  
As for his life, (saith Godwin) he was a pious, just Man, very zealous in point of Reformation, very solicitous of the King's safety; every way good and careful of the Weal public; only a little tainted with the Epidemique of those times, who thought it Religion to reform the Church, as well in its exuberancy of means, as of superstitious Ceremonies; whereof not a few of our Cathedrals to this day complain. Thus far Goodwin.  
He had two Wives, the first 
y Vinc. cor. p 483.  called Katherine, Daughter and Co-heir to Sir William Fillol of Woodland, in Com. Dors. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
z Vinc. cor. p 483.  two Sons, Edward Seamour of Bery-Pomeric, in Com. Devon. and john, the posterity of which Edward, do still remain in those parts.  
The second, 
a Ibid.  Anne Daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope of Shelford, in Com. Nott. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
b Ibid.  three Sons, Edward, afterwards Earl of Hertford, Henry, who Married joan, Daughter to Thomas Earl of Northumberland, and another Edward. And six Daughters; Anne fifth married to john Dudley, (commonly called Earl of Warwick) eldest Son to john Duke of Northumberland, and afterwards to Sir Edward umpton, Knight of the Bath, Margaret and jane, who died unmarried; Marry, first Wedded to Andrew Rogers, eldest Son to Sir Richard Rogers of Brianston, in Com. Dors. Knight, and after to Sir Henry Payton Knight, Catherine died unmarried, and Elizabeth, who became the second Wife to Sir Richard Knightley of Fausley, in Com. North. Knight.  
¶ I should now go on with the Descendants of this great Duke: 
Thomas Lord Seamour of Sudely.  but considering that Thomas his younger Brother, had no Issue, shall first take notice of what is most memorable of him.  
In 32 H. 8. upon that triumphal just at Westminster, on May day, (being then a Knight) he 
* Stow's Ann.  was one of the Challengers to all comers, from, France, Flanders, Scotland and Spain. And in the Month of july, 35 H. 8. accompanied 
c Ib.  Sir john Wallap, as Marshal, with six thousand Men, which were sent over in aid of the Emperor against the French. In which year being one of the Gentlemen of the King's Privy Chamber, he was also constituted 
d Pat 35 H. 8. p. 4. & p. 11.  Master of the Ordnance for life, with the fee of two hundred Marks per annum, and eight pence per diem, for two servants attending him in that Office. And in 37 H. 8. obtained a Grant 
e Pat. 37 H. 8. p 16.  of a certain Mansion, situate in the Strand, without Temple-Bar, then called Hampton-Place, alias Bath-place, parcel of the possessions of William late Earl of Southampton) but since coming to the Earls of Arundel, for that respect called Arundel-House.  
In 38 H. 8. he was Knight Marshal of those Foprces sent into France, under the conduct of Eeward Earl of Hertford; as also one of those, whom the King upon his deathbed appointed Assistants to his Executors, 
f 〈…〉  especially in matters of great consequence, and in 1 E. 6. 16 Feb. was advanced 
g Pat. 1. E 6. p. 6.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Seymour of Sudley, as also made 
h Ib.  Lord high Admiral of England.  
But soon after this he fell. For 
u 〈…〉  having Married Catherine Parr, the Widow of the deceased King; great emulation happened betwixt Anne the Wife of his elder Brother, Edward Duke of Somerset, (at that time Protector of the King and Realm) the Duke being a person mild, free, open and no ways malicious; this Thomas, (than Admiral) naturally turbulent fierce and ambitious; conceiving himself of the two, the fitter for public Government; whereupon, presently after the death of King Henry, through his own overweening conceits, he resolved to add a lustre to his good parts, by Marrying the Lady Elizabeth, as yet indeed fierce Marriageable: but Protector wisely considering how rash and perilous this Project was, frustrated that design. And by his after Marriage with Catherine, a most beautiful and noble Lady, abounding with Wealth befitting her dignity; most Men were confident, that the gulf of his vast desires would have been satisfied.  
But the Law whereby he was condemned, (though peradventure enacted by strength of ●action) will manifest the contrary. Having therefore thus fortified himself with Money and Friends, and deeming his Brother's lenity to be 〈◊〉; he began to behold him with the eye of contempt, and to cast about how to dispossess him of the Saddle; and (being of like degree in consanguinity to the King) to enjoy the seat himself. To the furtherance of which project, he held it conducible, secretly to vilify and traduce the Protectors actions; to corrupt the King's servants, (especially if in any degree of favour) by fair words, and large promises; by degrees to assure himself of the Nobility, to secure his Castle of Holt, with a Magazine of warlike provision; but above all, to take care for Money, the nerves of War, and assurance of Peace.  
T●●se things having been ordered with exact diligence, and for supply of coin, the Exchequer mightily peeled, he unmasked himself to some of the Nobility; signifying his intent of settling himself at the Stern, by forcible seizing on the King's person. Nay his madness so transported him; that to one of them, conditionally that his assistance were not wanting to the advancement of his designs, he promised that the King should marry his Daughter.  
In the mean time, the Queen his Wife, being in September, (2 E. 6.) delivered of a Daughter, died in Child Bed; but not without suspicion of Poison: for after her death, he more importunately sought the Lady Elizabeth than ever; eagerly endeavouring to procure her consent to a clandestine Marriage, (as was that with the deceased Queen) and not until after the Nuptials, to crave the assent of the King, or Lords of the Council. But this his project being opportunely discovered, and a Parliament assembled; he was 
x Journal of Parl.  by the authority thereof, committed to the Tower; and without any trial condemned. Shortly after which, the Parliament being on the fourteenth of March, An. 1549 (3 E. 6.) dissolved, he was on the sixth day after, publicly beheaded; having first vehemently protested, that he never willingly did, either actually endeavour, or seriously intend any thing against the person of the King, or the State. Thus far Godwin.  
¶ ay now come to Edward, 
Edward.  the eldest Son to Edward Duke of Somerset, by Anne his second Wife, upon whom his chiefest honours; as also divers Lands of great extent were entailed.  
This Edward being dispossessed of all, by the Attainder of his Father, in that Parliament of 5 & 6 E. 6. so continued until the first year of Queen Eliz. But then, through the especial grace and favour of that Queen (being a Knight 
y Pat. 1 〈◊〉. p. 4. ) he was, by Letters Patent, bearing date 13 jan. in the first year of her Reign, advanced 
z Pat. 1 〈◊〉. p. 4.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Beauchamp, as also to the Dignity of Earl of Hertford.  
That which I farther find most memorable of him is, that he Married 
a Annal. Eliz pe● Ca●d. de an. 1562.  the Lady Catherine Grey, Daughter to Henry Duke of Suffolk, (who was of near alliance in blood to the Queen, and had been formerly Wedded 
b Annal. Eliz pe● Ca●d. de an. 1562.  to Henry, the eldest Son to William Earl of Pembroke, but lawfully repudiated: 
c Annal. Eliz pe● Ca●d. de an. 1562. ) And that she being discerned to be great with child, was in 5 Eliz. committed 
d Ib.  Prisoner to the Tower of London, though she acknowledged 
e Ib.  herself to be his lawful Wife. Likewise, that he being then recalled 
f lb.  out of France, (having thither gone with the Queen leave) and owning 
g Ib.  his Marriage with her, was also there imprisoned 
h Ib.  And that the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, being made choice of to examine the business, and to determine therein; no witnesses of the Marriage being produced within the limited time, gave Sentence 
i Ib.  that it was unlawful; and the carnal copulation betwixt them unjustifiable: as also, that both of them, for their transgression therein, should endure due punishment.  
Moreover, that shortly afterwards, being delivered 
k Ib.  of her first begotten Son, in prison, and after that, of another, 
l Ib.  having corrupted 
m Ib.  her keeper; Edward Warner, Lieutenant of the Tower, was put out 
n Ib.  of his place, and imprisoned▪ and he himself censured 
o Ib.  in the Star Chamber, upon these three points; First, for that he had vitiated a Maid of the Royal Blood: Next, that he had broke Prison; And lastly, that he had lain with her again.  
Also, that to this he answered; 
p Ib.  that, having lawfully married her, and the Prison-doores being open, he came to her in her sadness, to comfort her, and pay his Conjugal Debt. Nevertheless he was fined 
q Ib.  at Five thousand pounds, and kept prisoner 
r Ib.  for the space of nine years. Nor was she set at liberty, but there, continued 
s Ib.  till her death.  
Hereupon I shall add, what I have heard related from persons of great credit; which is, that the validity of this marriage, was afterwards brought to a Trial at the Common-Law; where the Minister who married them being present, and other circumstances agreeing, the Jury (whereof john Digby of Coleshill, in Com. Warr. Esquire, was the Foreman) found it a good Marriage.  
This Earl lived to be an aged man; and, in An. 1605. (3 jac.) was sent Ambassador 
t Annal R. Jac. per Cambd.  to the Archduke for confirming a Peace. By the before-specified Lady Catherine his wife, he had issue 
u Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three sons; Edward, called Lord Beauchamp; Thomas, who took to wife Isabella the daughter of Edward Onley of Catesby, in Com. Northampton, Esquire, and died without issue; and another Edward. As also Catherine a daughter, who died young. He had likewise two other wives; 
x Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  first Frances, sister to Charles Earl of Nottingham; and lastly Frances daughter to Thomas Viscount Howard of Bindon; but by neither of them any issue: And, departing 
y I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 4. b.  this life ... April, An. 1621. (19 I●c.) was buried 
z I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 4. b.  in the Cathedral Church at Salisbury.  
Which Edward Lord Beauchamp (his eldest son) in 6 jac. obtained Letters 
a Pat. 6 Jac▪ p. 30.  Patents; granting, that he, and the heirs-male of his body, immediately after the death of Edward Earl of Hertford (his father) should be Barons of Parliament, and have place and voice there: As also other Letters 
b Pat. 6 Jac▪ p. 30.  Patent, bearing date 14 Maii the same year, for the enjoyment of the Title of Earl of Hertford, in reversion, after his (the said Edward Earl of Hertford's) death. And, having married 
c Catal. of Nob. ut supra. I. 8. ut supra.  Honora▪ daughter to Sir Richard Rogers of Brianston, in Com. Dors. Knight, had issue 
d Catal. of Nob. ut supra l. 8. at supra.  by her three sons; viz. 1. Edward, who married Anne, daughter to Robert, Earl of Dorset; and had issue by her Edward a son, and Anne a daughter, who died young; 2. Sir William Seamour Knight, and Sir Francis Seimour Knight. And one daughter, called Honora, married to Sir Ferdinando Dudley Knight of the Bath, son and heir apparent of Edward Lord Dudley.  
But this Edward, Lord Beauchamp died 
e Ex stemmate.  in his Father's life time (viz ... Aug. An. 1618. 16 jac) And so did 
f Ex stemmate.  Edward his eldest son: In so much as, upon the death of Edward Earl of Hertford his Father, Sir William Seimour 
William.  Knight, the second son, succeeded 
g Ex. stemmate.  him in his Honours: and married 
h Ex. stemmate.  two wives; first, the Lady Arabella, daughter to Charles, son to Matthew Earl of Lenox; by whom he had no issue And afterwards the Lady Frances, daughter of Robert Earl of Essex, sister and coheir to Robert 〈◊〉 brother.  
In An. 1640. (16 Car. 1.) this William, in consideration of his eminent merits, being advanced 
h Pat. 16 Car. 10. p. 1.  to an higher pitch of Honour, by the Title of Marquis of Hertford (as by His Majesty's Letters Patents, bearing date 3 junii appeareth) was thereupon constituted Governor to the Prince: and faithfully adhering to that King (of blessed memory) at such time, as through the influence of a prevalent Party in the late Long Parliament, divers Armies were raised against him in most parts of this Realm, under certain plausible pretence was made 
* Pat. de eodem anno.  Lieutenant-General of all his Forces in the Counties of Wilts. South. Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Moreover, upon the third of june, An. 1643. he was elected Chancellor of the famous University of Oxford; and the same year made Groom of the Stole.  
And, living to see the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; was, by a special Act, 
i Journal of Parl.  in that Parliament begun at Westminster 25 April in the 12th year of his Reign, restored to the Title of Duke of Somerset, by a Repeal of that Act of 5 & 6 Edw. 6th, for the Attainder of Edward Duke of Somerset, his Great-Grandfather. After which, upon the 24th of October the same year, he departed this life, and was buried at Great- Bedwind, in Com. Wilts.  
By the Lady Frances his wife, he had issue five sons; William and Robert, who lived till the age of Twenty years, and then died unmarried; Henry, who took to wife Mary, the daughter to Arthur Lord Capell, and died at the age of Twenty eight years, in his father's life time; Edward, who died in his infancy; and lastly john. Also four daughters; Arabella, who died unmarried; Frances; first married to Richard Viscount Molineux; secondly to Thomas Earl of Southampton (Lord High Treasurer of England) and last to Conyers Darcie, son and heir to Conyers Lord Darcie, and Conyers; Mary to Heneage Earl of Winchelsey; and jane to Charles Lord Clifford of Lansborough, son and heir to Richard Earl of Burlington.  
Which Henry (the third son) so deceasing in his father's life time; had issue, by the said Mary his wife, one son called William; 
William▪  and three daughters; viz. Frances and Mary who died in their Infancies, and Elizabeth. So that William his son, surviving his Grandfather, succeeded him in his Honours; but died 12 Dec. An. 1671. unmarried, and was buried at Bedwind. Whereupon the Lord john his Uncle succeeded him.  
Which john married Sara●, daughter of Sir Edward Alston Knight; and departing this life ... Aprilis, An. 1675. without issue, was buried in the Cathedral at Salisbury.  
¶ Having thus deduced the Line of this noble Family down to this present; I come lastly to Sir Francis Seymour▪ Knight, the third son to Edward Lord Beauchamp, son and heir to Edward Earl of Hertford.  
This Sir Francis Seamour 
Francis Lord Seymour of Troubridge.  upon the 19th of February, 16 Car. 1. was advanced 
k Pat. 6 Car. 1. p. 7.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the name of Lord Seamour of Tro●bridge, in Com. Wilts. And, having married twice; first Frances, the daughter and heir to Sir Gilbert Prinne of Allington, in Com. Wilts. Knight, by whom he had issue one son, called Charles'; and Frances a daughter, married to Sir William Ducie of Tortworth, a Knight of the Bath, and Baronet; and secondly Catherine, daughter to Sir Robert Lee of Bilsley, in Com. War. Knight, by whom he had no issue; departed this life 12 julii, An. 1664. and was buried at Bedwind.  
Which Charles 
Charles.  succeeding him, married two wives; first Mary, daughter and sole heir to Thomas Smith of Soley, in the Parish of Chilton, in Com. Wilts. by whom he had issue one son called Edward, who died in his Infancy: and two daughters; Catherine, who died unmarried, and Frances now wife of Sir George Hungerford of Cadenham, in Com. Wilts. Baronet. He secondly married Elizabeth, daughter to William L. Allington (of Horshet, in Com. Cantab.) by whom he had issue five sons; Francis, William and William, who died in their Infancies; and Francis and Charles now living. As also two daughters, Elizabeth, who died young; and Honora still surviving.  
This Charles Lord Seamour died in August, An. 1665. To whom succeeded Francis, 
Francis.  his eldest surviving son, who was born 17 january, Anno 1657. and by the death of the before specified john, Duke of Somerset without issue, doth now enjoy that Title.  
Monumental Inscriptions in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Great- Bedwynd in Wiltshire, where the chief of this Noble Family do lie interred.  
Here lieth Entombed the worthy Sir John Seymour of Wolphall Knight; who, by Margery his wife, daughter to Sir Henry Wentworth Knight (from whom the now Lord Wentworth is descended) had six sons, and four daughters; to wit John, who died unmarried, Edward Duke of Somerset, Earl of Hertford, Viscount Beauchamp, and Baron Seymour, Uncle to King Edward the Sixth, Governor of his Royal Person, Protector of all his Dominions and Subjects, Lord Treasurer and Earl Martial of England. (Which Duke married Anne, daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope Knight, by Elizabeth his wife, daughter of Sir Fouke Bourchier Lord Fitzwarren, from whom the modern Earls of Bath are descended;) Sir Henry Seymour Knight, who married Barbara, daughter of Thomas Morgan Esquire; Thomas Lord Seymour of Sudley, High Admiral of England, who married Katherine Queen of England, and widow of King Henry the Eighth, one other John, and Anthony, who died in their infancy; Jane Q. of England, wife to King Henry the Eighth, and Mother of King Edward the Sixth; Elizabeth, first married to Sir Henry Ughtred Knight, after to Gregory Lord Cromwell, and lastly to John, Lord St. John of Basin, afterwards Marquis of Winchester; Margery, who died in her infancy; and Dorothy, married to Sir Clement Smith Knight.  
This Knight departed this life at Sixty years of age, the 21 day of December, An. 1536. and was first buried at Easton Priory-Church, amongst 〈◊〉 of his Ancestors, both Seymours and Sturmyes. Howbeit, that Church being ruined, and thereby all their Monuments, either wholly spoiled, or very much defaced, during the Minority of Edward Earl of Hertford, son to the said Duke; the said Earl, after, as well for the dutiful love he beareth to his said Grandfather, as for the better continuance of his memory, did cause his Body to be removed, and here to be entombed, at his own cost and charge, the last day of September, 1590. in the 32d d year of the most happy Reign of our Gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth.  
Upon a Brass plate on a Grave-stone in the same Chancel.  
Here lieth the body of John Seymour, son and heir of Sir John Seymour, Knight, and of Margery, one of the daughters of Sir Henry Wentworth Knight. Which deceased the 15th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1510. On whose Soul Jesus have mercy; and of your Charity say a Pater Noster, and an Ave.  
Upon another Grave-stone, there; under which Edward Lord Beauchamp, Father of William late Duke of Somerset, lieth buried. 
Bellocamp eram, Graia genitrice, Semerus  
Tres habui natos, est quibus una soror.    

Cromwell.  
[28 Hen. 8.]  
TOuching an eminent Family of this appellation, and its ancient advancement to Honour; having, in order of time (elsewhere) already spoke; I now come to another of that name; of which was Thomas Cromwell 
Thomas  (a person of great parts, and much note in his days:) who being no other, by birth 
a Stow's Annals, in an 1540 Godw. p. 144. Herb H●st. of H. 8. p. 462.  than a Blacksmith's son in Putney (about four miles distant from London) found 
b Herb. ut supra  means to travel into divers Countries, to learn their Languages, and to see the Wars (being 
c Herb. ut supra  a soldier under the Duke of Bourbon, at the sacking of Rome.) Whence returning, he was received into the service of Cardinal Wolsey, as his 
d Stow ut supra.  Solicitor: unto whom he so approved 
e Herb. ut supra.  himself, by his fidelity and diligence; as that the King, after the fall of that Cardinal, deeming him a proper Agent for himself, in more weighty Affairs, voluntarily entertained 
f Herb. ut supra.  him for his servant; and received such content from his dexterous management of what he had in trust; that in short time, he raised him to sundry great and eminent Titles of dignity.  
Certain it is, that in this his service with the Cardinal, he had the chief hand, 
g Ibid. p. 311.  both in the endowment and foundation of those two famous Colleges, in Oxford, and Ipswich, begun by that magnificent Prelate; and in 23 H. 8. (which was soon after the Cardinal's fall) was made 
h Pat. 23 H. 8. p. ●.  a Privy Councillor, and Master 
i Pat. 23 H. 8. p. ●.  of the Jewel-House; having the fee of Fifty pound per annum granted to him, for his good service in that office. The next year following, he was also made 
k Pat. 24. H. 8. p. 1.  Clerk of the Hanaper (an Office in Chancery of good profit and repute:) But, before the end of that year, Chancellor 
l Ibid, p. 2.  of the Exchequer, which was much greater. And, in 26 H. 8. Principal Secretary 
m Pat. 26 H. 8. p. 2  of State: as also Master 
n Stow's Ann.  of the Rolls.  
Shortly after this, that Long Parliament then sitting at Westminster (began 3 Nou. 21 H. 8. and held, by Prorogation, till the 27th of that King's reign) originally designed to swallow up those vast possessions which, through the bounty of divers pious Kings, and many other devout people of this Nation, had been bestowed on the Monasteries, wherein this Cromwell had been the Principal contriver; it was thought fit, in order to that grand work, to send visitors into all parts, for making Inquisition into the demeanour of the Votaries then professed in any of those Religious Houses; to the end, that by representing them more loose in their lives, than the strictness of their Rule required, the less regret might be had, not only to their ejection, but to the utter suppression of their Orders. Whereupon, in October, An. 1535. (27 H. 8) being sent 
o Herb. ut supra, p. 398. Stow's Ann.  with Doctor Lee, and others, upon that notable errand; they put 
p Herb. ut supra, p. 398. Stow's Ann.  forth all, who were willing to depart, and all who were under the age of Twenty four year; shutting 
q Ib.  up those who remained, that they should not go out of their places: And to them which departed, assigned 
r Ib.  Forty shillings in Money, with a Priest's Gown for their Habit: but to the Nuns, no other Apparel, than secular women did use. Which being done, they took 
s Ib.  the Relics, and chiefest of the Jewels, in every House, to the King's use.  
This grand Action being over (whereupon soon ensued the dissolution of all those, which had been by other Inquisitors, found under the value of Two hundred pounds per annum) he was shortly after; viz. 2 julii, 28 H. 8. made 
t Pat. 28 H. 8. p. ●.  Lord Keeper of the King's Privy Seal; and upon the ninth of the same month, advanced 
u Ibid.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the name of Lord Cromwell of Okeham, in Com. Rutl. and within six days after (viz. 15 julii) which was the last day of the Parliament then held, took his place 
x H. 13. in officio Arm. f. 4. b.  amongst the Lords in that House.  
Being therefore arrived to this high pitch of Honour, and Trust; that which I shall next observe, is; that the Pope's Supremacy, being here, by authority of Parliament, abolished, and directly declared 
y Godw. in an. 1536. 28 H. 8. p. 144. Stow's Ann.  to be in the King, divers businesses thereupon hapening, which could not be dispatched without his Highness' consent; himself being not able to undergo the burden thereof, conferred 
z Godw. in an. 1536 28. H. 8. p. 144. Stow's Ann.  that Authority on this Lord Cromwell, making him Vicar-general 
a Godw. ut supra.  over all the Spiritualties, under himself: Not that he thought a Layman more fit for it than one of the Clergy; but, 
b Godw. ut supra.  because, under colour thereof, he had resolved to put in execution some designs, wherein the Clergy, in probability, would have moved but slowly. Whereupon he became Precedent 
c Godw. ut supra.  in the Synod of that year (viz. 28 H. 8.) and sat 
d Stow, ut supra  above the Bishops, as Head over them. By the Authority of which Synod, a Book 
e Godw. ut supra.  was set forth; wherein (many points of Doctrine being proposed, to be expounded by the Curates to their Parishioners) mention was only made of three Sacraments; viz▪ Baptism, the Eucharist, and Penance: as also some Holy day's abrogated▪ and divers other things, pertaining to Religion, and Ecclesiastical Discipline somewhat changed. And in September the same year, sent 
f Stow, ut supra.  out, under the King's Spiritual Seal, certain Injunctions to the Prelates and Clergy of the Realm, charging Curates to Pr●●ch; and to Teach their Parishioners the Pater Noster; Ave, Creed, Commandments, and Articles of Faith, with other Articles, in the English-tongue.  
In 29. H. 8. he was constituted 
g Pat. 20 E. 8. p 〈◊〉.  Chief Justice Itinerant of all the Forests beyond Trent. And, in September, An. 1538. (30 H. 8.) sent 
h Stow's Ann.  forth Injunctions to all Bishops and Curates, throughout the Realm, charging them to place in every Parish-Church, the Bible of the largest Volume, Printed in English, for all men to read on: as also a Register, wherein all Weddings, Christen, and Burials should be entered.  
About this time it was, that he obtained a grant 
i Pat. 30 H. 8. p. ●.  of the Castle and Lordship of Okeham, in Com. Rutl. and was also made Constable 
k Pat. 30 H. 8. p. ●.  of Caresbroke-Castle, in the Isle of Wigh●.  
It is observed, 
l Herb Hist. of H. 8. E. 442.  that in this great work, for dissolution of the Religious Houses; though divers of the Visitors petitioned, that some might be spared, as well for the virtue of the persons in them, as for the benefit of the Country (the poor receiving thence much relief, and the richer sort good education for their children:) and though that worthy Man Latimer (than Bishop of Worcester) wished that two or three might be left in every Shire, for Pious uses; yet did this Cromwell (by the King's permission) invade all: and, what betwixt Threats, Gifts, Persuasions, Promises, and whatsoever might make a man obnoxious, at length obtained, from the Abbots, Priors, Abesses; and their Covents, of all those greater Monasteries, which the Act of Parliament of 27 H. 8. had not suppressed, formal Surrenders, under their public Seals.  
It is likewise not unworthy of note, that he was 
m Ib p. 462.  a principal Instrument, in keeping down the Clergy; whom, in regard of their Oaths to the Pope, he usually termed the King's half Subjects: And, that, as to the expulsion of the Monks, he said, It was no more, than a restoring them to their first Institution, being lay and labouring persons. Nor did it move him, that so much strictness and austerity was enjoined them in their respective Orders, since he said, 
n Ib p. 462.  They might keep it in any condition.  
In recompense therefore of this high service, he soon obtained a grant 
o Pat. 31 H. 8. p 5.  from the King, in Fee, of the dissolved Monastery of St. Osythes in Essex; with all the Houses, Buildings, Church, and other Appurtenances thereunto belonging: as also of the Manors and Lordship of Chich-St. Osithes, Barnton, Coketwyke, Wigbargh, Erles Hall, Westwyke, Howyke, Lewyke, Wyershall, alias Withston Hal, Cannon Hall, alias Can Hall, Abbot's Hall, Cost Hall, alias Costed Hall, Myl●end Hall, Broke Hall, and Birche Hall; with Horsey, and all and singular their Members, parcel of the possessions of the same Monastery of St. Osythes. Likewise of the Manor or Lordship of Chalwedon, in Com. Essex, parcel of the possessions of the new Hospital of our Blessed Lady, without Bishopsgate, in London: as also of the Manors and Lordships of Tollesbury, High-Hall, Abbesse-Hall, and Hackley, in the said County of Essex, parcel of the possessions of the Monastery of Berking. And of all that Manor of Gorewells, in Tollesbury aforesaid, parcel of the possessions of the Monastery of Bylegh, in that County. Likewise of the Manors of Wileghe, Brightingsey, alias Brykelsey; Pichesaye, Mondone, and Grynstede, in the same County, parcel of the possessions of the Monastery of St. john at Colchester. Also of the Manors at Dedham, and Langham in the same County, with the Manor and Lordship of Stratford Juxta Higham, in Com. Suff. with three Manors the King had by the Grant of Charles Duke of Suffolk.  
Moreover, he then obtained from the King another Grant 
p Ibid.  of the whole scite and circuit of the Friar's Minors, commonly called the Grey Friars, in Yarmouth, within the Country of Norfolk, with all the Houses and Buildings thereto belonging: as also a multitude of other Lands and Advowsons' of Churches, which did belong to some one or other of the then suppressed Religious Houses; the particulars whereof, for brevity I omit to mention Which Grant bears date the Tenth of April, 31 H. 8. And, upon the Seventeenth of the same month, was advanced 
q Pat. 31 H 8. p. 5  to the dignity of Earl of Essex. As also, soon after, made 
r Herb Hist. of H 8. p. 456  Knight of the Garter, and Lord High Chamberlain of England.  
But, as his rise was somewhat hasty, so was his fall very sudden. For, having been the chief adviser 
s 〈…〉  of King Henry's Marriage, with the Lady Anne, daughter to the Duke of Cleve, with whom after he had lodged the first night, he fell in dislike, 
t 〈…〉  concluding that he found her no Maid; neither her Beauty, nor Conversation being otherwise pleasing 
u 〈…〉  to him, though he outwardly showed fair respect 
x 〈…〉  to her; he did not only resolve of a Divorce 
y 〈…〉  from her, but to ruin 
z 〈…〉  this Cromwell, who had been the chief Agent, in order to those his unhappy Nuptials. Whereunto the odium contracted 
a Ibid.  towards him, from all the Nobility, by reason of his so great and high advancement, from so low Birth, did not a little contribute: besides 
b Ibid.  the hatred of all the Romish party, in regard he had so earnestly operated in the dissolution of the Monasteries: especially of Stephen Gardner, than Bishop of Winchester: Nay, of the very Reformers 
c Ibid.  themselves; who found 
d Ibid.  that he could not protect them from burning: And lastly, from 
e Ib.  the generality of the People; for that, besides a Subsidy of four shillings in the pound, which the Clergy gave, he had, in that very, Parliament, been instrumental 
f Ib.  in getting (not without much reluctation) one Tenth and four Fifteen from the Laity.  
Of all which, the King taking advantage (having, besides▪ divers Articles 
g Ibid.  brought against him) gave 
h Ibid.  way to his Enemy's Accusations, which could not but be much material; it being impossible, that any man, who had acted so much in great and public affairs, should not, in divers kinds mistake, forget, and err, so far as to incur the note of a Criminal, upon fevere Inquisition made against him: And therefore caused him to be Arrested 
i Ibid.  at the Council Table by the Duke of Norfolk, when he least suspected it, and committed 
* 〈…〉  to the Tower 10 junii, 32 H. 8.  
It is said 
k 〈…〉  by some, that he discerned his Fall two years before; and therefore provided for his Family.  
As to the Crimes objected 
l 〈…〉  against him, they chiefly ●eem'd to be an usurpation of Power, to s●t at liberty certain persons not capable of it: also his granting Licenses; and making certain Commissions in high Affairs, without the King's knowledge. In which, though he might in his discretion find due motives; yet, proceeding not warily enough therein, he fell into the danger of the Law. Moreover, he was accused 
m 〈…〉  for an Heretic, and a Favourer of such. Of Enemies, 'tis certain, he had not a few, for the reasons already instanced: yet, it seems Cranmer (at that time Archbishop of Canterbury) adventured boldly, in order to the saving of his life, as by an original Letter 
n Ib.  of his, to the King, appear. Where he saith; That though he heard in his Grace's Council, that he was a Traitor; yet (saith he) Who cannot but be sorrowful and amazed, that he should be a Traitor against your Majesty? be that was so advanced by your Majesty; he whose surety was only by your Majesty; he who loved your Majesty (as I ever thought) no less than God; he who studied always to set forwards whatsoever was your Majesty's will and pleasure; he who cared for no man's displeasure to serve your Majesty; he that was such a servant (in my judgement) in wisdom, diligence, faithfulness, and experience, as no Prince in this Realm ever had; He that was so vigilant to preserve your Majesty from all Treasons, that few could be so secretly conceived, but he detected the same in the beginning? If the noble Princes of Memory, King John, Henry the Third, and Richard the Second, had had such a Councillor about them, I suppose they should never have been so Traitorously abandoned, and overthrown as those good Princes were. And after this he says again; I loved him as my Friends; for so I took him to be; but I chiefly loved him for the love, which I thought I saw him ever bear towards your Grace, singularly above all other. But now, if he be a Traitor, I am sorry that ever I loved him, or trusted him; and I am very glad that his Treason is discovered in time: but yet again I am very sorrowful; for who shall your Grace trust hereafter, if you might not trust him? Alas! I bewail and lament your Grace's chance herein; I was not whom your Gra●e may trust; but I pray God continually, ●ight and day, to send such a counsellor in his place, whom your Grace may trust; and who, for all his qualities, can and will serve your Grace like to him; and that will have so much solicitude and care to preserus your Grace from all dangers, as I ●●er thought he had.  
And now, that I have thus taken notice of that Archbishop's Letter to the King, on his behalf; give me leave to represent what I find written to the King▪ by himself, after he was sent to the Tower, and lay under that heavy Charge of high Treason;  
Most Gracious King, and most merciful Soveraing, your most humble, 
o Ex ●utor. i● Bibl. Co●●on. Titus, B. 1.  most obeisant, and most bounden subject, and most lamentable servant and prisoner, prostrate at the feet of your most excellent Majesty, have herd your pleasure, by the mouth of your controller; which was, that I should write to your most excellent Highness, such things as I thought me●e to be wryttyn concerning my most miserable state, and condition; for the which your most abundant goodness, be●ignyte and licens, the immortalle God, three and On, reward your majesty. And now most gracious Prince to the matter.  
Fyrst, Where I have been accused to your majesty of Treason. To that I say, I never in alle my life thought▪ willingly to do that thing that might or should displease your Majesty; and much less to do or say that thing, which of itself is so high and abominable offence; as God knoweth, who I doubt n●t shall reveal the truth to your Highness. Mine accusers your Grace knoweth, God forgive them: For, as I ever have had love to your honour, person, life, prosperity, health, wealth, joy, and comfort; and also your most dear and most entirely belovyd soon, the Prince his Grace, and your proceedings, God so help me in this mine adversity, and conffound me if ever I thought the contrary. What labours, pains, and travails I have takin, according to my most bounden duty, God also knoweth. For, if it were in my power (as it is Gods) to make your majesty to live ever young, and prosperous, God knoweth I would. If it had been, or were in my power to make you so rich, as ye might enrich alle men, God help me, as I would do hit. If it had been, or were in my power to make your majesty so puissant, as alle the world should be compelled to obey you, Christ he knoweth I would; for so am I of alle othyr most bound: for your majesty hath been the most bountiful Prince to me, that ever was King to his subject: ye, and more like a dear Father (your majesty not offended) then a Master. Such hath been your most grave and Godly counsel towards me, at sundry times. In that I have offended I axe you mercy▪ should I now, for such exceeding goodness, benignity, liberality and bounty be your Traitor, nay then the greatest pains were too little for me. Should any fa●cyon, or any affection to any point make me a Traitor to your majesty, than alle the Devylls in Hell confound me, and the Vengeance of God light upon me, if I should once have thought it, most gracious▪ sovereign Lord. To my remembrance I never spoke with the Chancellor of the Augmentacyons and Throgmorton togethyr at one time: but if I died, I am sure, I spoke never of any such matter: And your Grace knoweth, what manner of man Throgmorton hath evyr been towards your Grace, and your proceed. And what Mr. Chancellor hath been towards me, God and he best knoweth; I will ne can accuse him. What I have been towards him, your majesty right well knoweth. I would in Christ I had obeyed your often most gracious grave Counsels, and Advertysements, then hit had not been with me as now hit is. Yet our Lord, if hit be his will, can do with me as he did with Susan, who was falsely accused: unto the which God I have only committed my Soul; my Body, and Goods at your Magestyes pleasure, in whose mercy and piety I do holly repose me; for othyr hope then in God and your majesty I have not.  
Sir, as to your Common wealth, I have after my mytte, power, and knowledge, travayled therein; having had no respect to persons (your Magesty● only except) and my duty to the same: but, that I have done any Injustice, or wrong, wylfully, I trust God shall bear my witness, and the World not able justly to accuse me. And yet I have not done my duty in alle things, as I was bounden, wherefore I ask mercy. If I have herd of any Combynacyons, Convencyons, or such as were Offenders of your Laws; I have, though not as I should have done, for the most part revealed them, and also caused them to be pu●yshed; not of Males, as God shall judge me. Nevertheless, Sir, I have medelyd in so many matyers, under your Highness, that I am not able to answer th●m all. But one thing I am well assured of; that willingly and wittingly I have not had will to offend your Highness: but hard it is for me, or any other, medeling, as I have done, to live under your Grace, and your Laws, but we must daily offend; and where I have offended, I most humbly ask mercy and pardon, at your Grace's will and pleasure.  
Amongst othyr things, most Gracious sovereign, Mr. controller showed me, that your Grace showed him, that within this fourteen days, ye committed a matter of great secresye, which I did revele, contrary to your expectation. Sir! I do remember well the matter, which I nevyr revelyd to any creature: but this I did, Sir; After your Grace had opened the matter; fyrst to me in your Chamber, and declared your lamentable fate; declaring th● things, which your Highness myslykd in the Queen▪ at which time I showed your Grace, that she often desired to speak with me, but I durst not; and ye said, why should I not? alleging, that I might do much good in going to her; and to be plain with her, in declaring my mind: I thereupon, taking opportunity, not being a lyttil greivyd, spoke privylie with her Lord Chamberlain, for the which I ask your Grace mercy; desiring him (not naming your Grace to him) to found some mean, that the Queen, might be induced to order your Grace pleasant, in her behavyour towards you; thinking thereby, for to have had some faults amended, to your Magestyes content. And after that, by general words, the said Lord chamberlain, and other of the Queen's Counsel, being with me, in my Chamber at Westminster, for Lycens for the departure of the strange Maidens; I than required them to counsel their master, to use all pleasantness to your Highness: the which things, undoubtedly weren both spoken before your majesty told the secret matter unto me, only of purpose, that she might have by love inducyd to such pleasant and honourable fations, as might have been to your Grace's comfort; which, above all things, as God knoweth, I did most c●vyt and desire: But that I opened my mouth to any creature, after your majesty committyd the Secresye thereof to me, othyr then only to my Lord admiral; which I died by your Grace's Commandment, which was upon Sunday last in the morning, whom I then found as willing, and glad to seek remedy, for your comfort and consolation; and saw by him, that he did as much lament Your Highness fate, as ever did man; and was wonderfully grevyd to see Your Highness so troubled, wishing gretely▪ Your comfort: for the attaining whereof he said (Your Honour Salvyd) he would spend the best blood in bies helye: and if I would not do the like, ye and willingly die for Your comfort, I would I were in Hell; and I would I should receive a thousand Dethis.  
Sir, This is all that I have done in that matter; and if I have offended Your majesty therein, prostrate at Your Highness feet, I most lowly ask mercy and pardon of Your Highness. Sir, this was also laid unto my charge, at mine Examination, that I had retained contrary to Your Laws. Sir, what Exposycioun may be made upon Retaynowrs, I know not: but this will I say; that if ever I retained any man, but such only as were my Household servants, but against my will, God confound me. But most Gracious sovereign, I have been so called on, and Sewyd to by them, that said they were my Friends; that, constrained thereto, I retained their children and friends, not as retainers: for their Fathers and Parents did promise me to found them▪ and so took I them, not as retainers, to my great charge, and for none evil, as God best knoweth, interpret to the contrary who will; most humbly beseeching Your majesty off Pardon, if I have offended therein.  
Sir, I acknowledge myself to have been a most miserable and wretched sinner; and that I have not towards God and Your Highness, behavyd myself as I ought, and should have done: for the which mine offence to God, whiles I live, I shall continually kall for his mercy. And for mine offences to Your Grace, which God knoweth were never malicious and wilful, and that I never thought Treason to Your Highness, Your Realm, or Posterity, so God help me, either in word or deed. Nevertheless, prostrate at Your Magesties' feet, in what thing soever I have offended, I apple to Your Highness for Mercy, Grace, and Pardon, in such wise as shall be Your pleasure; beseeching the almighty Maker and Redeemer of the World, to send Your majesty continual and long health, wealth, and prosperity, with Nestor's years to Reign: and Your dear Son the Prince's Grace, to prosper, reign, and continue long after You. And they that would contrary, short life, shame and confusion.  
Written with the quaking hand, and most sorrowful Heart of Your most sorrowful Subject, and most h●mble Servant and Prisoner, this Saturday at Your Tower of London. Thomas Cromwelle.   

But, notwithstanding all this, he was Condemned 
p 〈…〉  unheard (and almost unpitied) whilst he was thus in the Tower: and, upon the 24th of july, An. 1540 (32 H. 8.) being four days after the dissolution of the Parliament (which began the 12th Apr. preceding) was brought forth 
q 〈…〉  to the Tower-Hill: where, after his Profession 
r 〈…〉  publicly made; that he was neither guilty of Treason, nor Heresy; and that he was no Sacramentary; but that he would die in the Catholic Faith, his head 
r 〈…〉  was▪ cut off  
Sir Edward Coke, in his jurisdiction of Courts, fol. 37. saith, That Sir Thomas Gaudy, than a grave Judge of the King's Bench, after, told him; That Cromwell was commanded to attend the Chief Justices, to know, whether a man that was forthcoming (as being in prison) might be attainted of High Treason by Parliament, and not called to answer. The Judges answered, It was a d●ngerous question, and that they thought a Parliament would never do it. But being by the express commandment of the King, and they pressed by Cromwell, to answer, directly said; That, if he was attainted by Parliament, it could not be questioned, whether the party was called to answer, or not. But the party against whom this was intended (said he) was never questioned; and the first m●n that suffered by that proceeding, was the said Cromwell himself.  
Suffering thus, I shall take leave to add, what is observed by some for his credit, viz. 
s 〈…〉  That after the fall of Cardinal Wolsey, being chosen a Burgess for the Parliament, he manifested his affection and gratitude to his old Master, by doing him all the good service he could, in that Convention; and that by his witty Arguments he 〈◊〉 that Bill, which was there brought in, to attaint him of High Treason; answering whatsoever was there at any time laid to his charge, or objected against him.  
It is also farther observed 
t 〈…〉  of him, that in the exercise of his places of his places of Judicature, he used much moderation; and in his greatest pomp took notice, and was thankful to mean persons of his old acquaintance.  
I have seen a Pedigree, wherein 'tis expressed, th●t he married a daughter of one William▪ a 〈◊〉, but I suppose it a mistake; and that 〈◊〉 married his sister: for certain it is, that Sir Richard Williams is said to have been his Nephew; who being by him preferred to the service of King Henry, afterwards affirmed the Name of Cromwell: and about the beginning of May, An. 1540 (32 H. 8.) upon a great just 
u 〈◊〉 Survey, p. 494. ●.  at West minster (which had been Proclaimed in France, Flanders, Scotland, and Spain) being one of the Challengers, was there Knighted; 
x 〈◊〉 Survey, p. 494. ●.  and on the fifth day of the same month, overthrew 
y 〈◊〉 Survey, p. 494. ●.  Mr. Culpeper in the Field.  
Shortly after which, he grew in such favour; as that in 34 H. 8. he was made 
z Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 12.  one of the Gentlemen of the Privy-Chamber to that King: Also in 35 H. 8. constable 
a Pat. 35. H. 8. p. 17.  of Berkley-Castle; and Captain 
* Holingsh. p▪ 960▪ a. n. 60.  of those Horsemen which were then, with other Forces, sent into France, under the command of Sir john Wallop.  
It is very well known, that this Sir Richard Cromwell, upon the dissolution of the Monasteries, obtained all those Lands in Huntingtonshire, which did belong to any of them, in that County; and left issue Sir Henry Cromwell Knight his son and heir, who made his chief seat upon the ruins of that at Hinchinbroke (which had been a House of Nuns) and left issue divers sons; of which Sir Oliver Cromwell (made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King james) was the eldest, and Robert another.  
Which Robert was Father of another Oliver; the haughtiness of whose spirit, exceeding the bounds of his estate, exposed him to such wants, as, that, being not well able to support himself here in such a garb as he desired; he resolved to go for New England; and to that end went to Cambridge; where, being seated, he sorted himself with the Nonconformists of those parts; expecting, by that means, to receive some advantage amongst those fanatics, wherewith New England was, for the most part peopled. But the Troubles here, taking their rise before he could well fit himself for that Journey; being a person of a subtle and active spirit, and in no small esteem with the Puritans; he was chosen a Burgess for that Corporation, in the late Long-Parliament: In which unhappy Convention, he played his game so well; as that, upon the raising of several Armies, by the predominant party there (under colour of afferting the Established Religion, and Laws) he put himself in Arms; and, in short time grew so famous for his valour and military skill, as that, through the excellent faculty he had in humouring the fanatics, both in Camp and elsewhere, and his success by their bold attempts, at length he arrived to be the chief of the Independent-party, amongst the Soldiers, which soon topped the Presbyterean; and gaining farther strength, became the Principal Agent in Contriving the Destruction of the late King Charles of Blessed Memory, in order to the utter ruin of Monarchy in this Realm; Whereupon he advanced himself to the Supreme Power in Government, by the Title of Lord Protector; But the exact memorial of his Life and Actions, being no part of the Subject I now treat of; I refer to our public Historians: and come next to the Descendants of the before-specified Thomas Earl of Essex.  
Of these the first in order, was Gregory Cromwell, 
Gregory.  his son and heir. Which Gregory, upon the 18th of December, in 32 H. 8. (about five months after his Father's death) being then servant 
b Pat. 32 H. 8 p. 7.  to the King, was created 
c Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 7.  a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Cromwell, but not distinguished by any place: And, having married 
d Ex stemma●e.  Elizabeth, daughter to Sir john Seameur of Wolf-Hall, in Com. Wilts. Knight, sister to Edward Duke of Somerset, and Widow of Sir Anthony Oughtred Knight, died 
f Ex stemma●e.  in 5 E. 6. leaving issue, 
f Ex stemma●e.  by her, three sons; Henry, Edward, and Thomas; and two daughters; Frances, married to Edward Stroude of ... in Com. Devon. Esquire, and Catherine to john Stroude of ... in Com. Dorset, Esquire.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  took to wife 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Marie, the eldest daughter to john Marquis of Winchester: and by his Testament, 
h Harington, qu. 91.  bearing date 15 Nou. An 1592. (34 Eliz.) bequeathed his body to be buried at land (in Com. Leic) by the Tomb of his Father; where also Marry his wife lay interred: And died soon after; for the Probate thereof bears date 16 Dec. next following: leaving 
i ●x praef. stemma●●.  two sons; Edward his son and heir, and Sir Gregory Cromwell Knight; as also one daughter, called Catherine, married 
k ●x praef. stemma●●.  to Sir Leonel Talmache Knight.  
Which Edward, 
●dward.  being summoned to that Parliament, begun 19 Febr. 35 Eliz. had admittance 
l Journal. of Parl.  into the House, upon the 27th of the same month: and in 40 Eliz. was 
m Annal. Eliz. per Cambd.  in that adventure to Sea, with Robert Earl. of Essex, against the Spaniards: Also in 43 Eliz. in 
n Ib.  that Insurrection with him, which cost the Earl his head. And, having married 
o Ex praef. stemmate.  Frances, daughter to William Ruyg of ... in Com. Norff. died in Ireland, and was there buried in the Abby-Church at Down- Patrick; leaving issue 
p Ex praef. Stemmate.  by her, Thomas his son and heir▪ and three daughters; Elizabeth married to Sir john Skelton, Knight; Frances to Sir john Wingfeild of Tikencourt, in Com. Rutl. Knight, and Anne to Sir Edward Wingfeild of Poore's-Court in Ireland Knight.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  was created 
q Ibid.  Viscount of Lecale, and Earl of Ardglas in Ireland (having a fair Estate in that Realm) and by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Robert Meverell of Throwley, in Com. Staff. Esquire, had issue three sons; Wingfeild his son and heir; Vere-Essex, and Oliver: As also three daughters, Frances and jane, who died young, and Mary, married to William Fitzherbert of ●issington, in Com. Derb. Esquire. And departing this life in the month of February, An. 1653. was buried at Tikencourt beforementioned.  
To whom succeeded in his Honours, Wingfeild, 
Win●●eild.  his son and heir; who married Marie daughter of Sir William Russell, late of Stre●tham, in Com. Wigorn. Knight, and died 3 Octob. An. 1668. leaving issue Thomas his only son▪ and one daughter called Marie.  
Which Thomas 
Thoma●.  (now Lord Cromwell) hath married ... daughter to Dr. Michael Boil Archbishop of Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.   

Paulet.  
[30 Hen. 8.]  
Of this ancient Family, which originally took its surname from the Lordship of Paulet, in Com. Somerset, was Sir john Paulet 
〈◊〉  Kt, who died 
a Ex stem●ate.  in 2 R. 2. leaving issue, 
b Ex stem●ate.  by Elizabeth his wife, the daughter 
c Ex stem●ate.  and heir to William Credi of Credi, in Com. deuin, Esquire, Sir Thomas Pa●let Knight, his son and heir; and William a younger son.  
Which Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  had issue 
d Ib.  Sir William Paulet Knight, who married 
e Ib.  Elizabeth the daughter and heir to john Deniband of ●inton- St. George, in Com. Somers▪ Esquire, from whom descended 
f Ib.  Sir Ami●s Paulet Knight, Captain 
g Annal. 〈◊〉. per Ca●b.  of the Isle of Garnsey, and one 
h Annal. 〈◊〉. per Ca●b.  of the Privy-Council to Queen Elizabeth, in 29th of her Reign; who, (with Sir Dru Drury Knight) had the charge 
i Ibid.  of Marie Qu●●n of Scots, sometime before, and when she suffered death shortly after: And left issue 
k Ex stemmate.  Sir Anthony Paulet 
An●hony.  Knight; who, by Catherine his wife, daughter 
l Ex stemmate.  to Henry Lord Norris, had issue 
m Ex stemmate.  john Paulet of Hinto●- St. Ge●rge Esquire; who, by Letters Patents, bearing date 23 junii, 3 Car. I. was advanced 
n 〈…〉  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Paulet of Hinto●- Saint George.  
Which john, 
〈…〉  Lord Paulet manifesting his Loyalty to the King at the beginning of the late unparalleled Rebellion, had a Commission to raise a Regiment of Fifteen hundred Foot for his Service. And, having married Christian, daughter and heir to Christopher Ken of Ken, in Com. Somerset, Esquire, died 20 Martii. An. 1649. leaving issue three sons, 1. Sir john Paulet Knight, who succeeded him in his honour. 2. Francis. 3. Amias: and five daughters; (1.) Florence, first married to Thomas Smith of Long- Ashton, in Com. Somers. Esquire, secondly to Colonel Thomas Pigot, an Irishman (2.) Margaret, first to Dennis Rolls of Stephenston, in Com. Devon. Esquire; secondly, to Sir Richard Cholmley of Grosmunt, in Com. Ebor. Knight; and lastly, to Col. Edward Cook of Highnam, in Com. Glo●. Esquire. (3.) Susan, to Michael Warton of Beverley, in Com. Ebor. Esquire. (4.) ... to William Wilmot of Wantage, in Com. Wil●s. Esquire. (5.) Elizabeth, first to William Ashburnham of Ashburnham, in Com Suss. Esquire, and afterwards to Sir William Hartop of Rotherby, in Com. Leic. Knight.  
Which john 
john.  (his eldest son and successor) married twice; first Catherine, daughter and coheir to Sir Horatio Ver● Knight, Lord Vere of ●ilbury, in Com. Essex. by whom he had issue two sons; john, and Horatio; and three daughters; Elizabeth, married to Sir john Sydenham of Brempston, in Com. Somers. Baronet: Vere and Catherine: Secondly Anne, second daughter and coheir to Sir Thomas Brown of Walcote, in Com. Northampt. Knight▪ by whom he had issue two sons, Amias and Charles; and four daughters; Anne, Florence, and Mary, who died●young; and Margaret. And departing this life at his Manor-house of Court de Week, in Com. Somers. 15 Sept. An. 1665. was buried at Hinton- St. George.  
This last mentioned john, 
john.  thus succeeding him, married also two wives; 1. Essex, eldest daughter to Alexander Popham of Littlecote, in Com. Wilts. Esquire, by whom he hath issue one daughter called Catherine: Secondly Susan, daughter to Philip Earl of Pembroke.  
¶ But, the chiefest honour which hath accrued to this Family, was from William, 
William.  the second son of that Sir john Paulet, Knight, who died in 2 R. 2. For this William, by Eleanore his wife, sister 
a Claus. 8 H. 6. m. 2. in dorso.  and heir to Sir Elias de la mere of Noney-Castle, in Com. Somers. Knight, not a little augmenting his estate; by her had issue 
b Claus. 8 H. 6. m. 2. in dorso.  Sir john Paulet of Noney-Castle Knight; who, by his marriage 
c Esc. 7 H 16. n. 69.  with Constance, daughter of Hugh, son and heir to Sir Thomas Poynings Knight, Lord St. john 
john.  of Basin, in Com. Southampt. and at length one of the coheirs to the same Sir Thomas, added much more thereto.  
This john, 
john.  having executed the Office of Sheriff, 
d Rot. Fin. 7 H. 6. m. 8.  for the County of Wilts. in 7 H. 6. in 8 H. 6. had livery 
e Rot. Fin. 8 H. 6. m. 18.  of that purparty of those lands, which were of the Inheritance of Constance his wife; And by her left issue 
f Ex stemmate.  john, who married 
g Ex stemmate.  Eleanore, the daughter and coheir to Robert Ros of Gedney, in Com. Linc. Esquire. Which john had issue 
h Ex stemmate.  Sir john Paulet 
john.  Knight, one 
i Polyd. Virg. p. 600. n. 30.  of the Commanders of those Forces, employed for the subduing of the Cornish-men in An. 1524. (7 H. 7.) then risen in Rebellion, and conducted by james Lord Audley.  
This last mentioned john, by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
h Ex stemmate.  to Sir William Paulet of Hinton- St. George Knight, had issue 
i Ex stemmate.  William, 
William Marquis of Winchester.  his son and heir; who, being a person singularly accomplished with Learning and other excellent parts, arrived, by sundry steps, to several degrees of high advancement, both in point of honour, and otherwise. For, in 24 H. 8. (being then a Knight) he was controller 
k Pat. 24 H. 8. p 2.  of the King's Household: and, in 25 H. 8. sent, 
l Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 35●.  with the Duke of Norfolk, to attend King Francis the First of France, unto his intended Interview with the Pope at Marsielles. In 29 H. 8. at the Creation of Edward Prince of Wales, he was made 
m Ib p. 430.  Treasurer of the King's Household: and, the next ensuing year, by Letters Patent, bearing date 9 Martii, advanced 
n Pat. ●0 H. 8. p. 4 m. 1.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord St. john. Shortly after which, being summoned 
o Journal of Parl.  to Parliament (scilicet, in 31 H. 8.) he took his place 
p Journal of Parl.  there, upon the 28th of April.  
In 32 H. 8. he was made 
q Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 8.  Master of the Wards (26 julii) which Office was confirmed 
r Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 2.  to him in 34 H. 8. with the Fee of Two hundred pounds per annum, he being the first 
s Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 2.  on whom it was bestowed, after the establishment of that Court by authority of Parliament. Shortly after which, viz. in 35 H. 8. he was installed 
t Instit. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. And, in 36 H. 8. being in that great Expedition then made unto Boloine, was 
u Herb. ut supra. p. 512.  with the King at the taking thereof.  
He was also constituted 
x Godw p. 204.  one of that King's Executors; Likewise appointed 
y Godw p. 204.  of the Council to his son and successor, Prince Edward. And, upon the removal 
z Hayw. Hist. of E. 6. p 6 & ●.  of the Earl of Southampton from his office of Lord Chancellor, in 1 E. 6. (being then 
a Hayw. Hist. of E. 6. p 6 & ●.  Lord great Master of the Household) had the custody 
b Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 4.  of the Great Seal, until 
c Ib. p. 3. m. 14.  the 30th of November following, that the Lord Richardo was made Lord Chancellor. Moreover, upon the 19th of January, 3 E. 6. he was created 
d Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 7.  Earl of Wiltshire: and upon the first of February, 4 E. 6. constituted 
e Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 2.  Lord Treasurer of England.  
Lastly, upon the 12th of October, 5 E. 6. he was 
f Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4.  honoured with the Title of Marquis of Winchester. Soon after which, he sat 
g Hayw. p. 134.  as High Steward of England, upon the Trial of the Duke of Somerset, being also Lord Precedent 
h Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of the Council for some part of that King's Reign.  
Upon 
i Godw. p. 269.  the death of King Edward, and Proclaiming the Lady jane Grey; when the Duke of Northumberland was gone towards the parts of Suffolk, with hopes to suppress those who were then risen on the behalf of Q Mary, he was 
k Godw. p. 269.  one of the chief of them that met in Council at Baynard's-Castle, and thereupon caused Proclamation to be made of Q. Mary's Title. Whereupon he gained so much upon her affections, that she, soon after renewed 
l Pat. 1. M. p. 7.  his Patent for the Office of Lord Treasurer. The like favour he obtained 
m Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  from Queen Elizazabeth in the first year of her Reign.  
This Honourable Person was born 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  in the year 1483. (1 R. 3.) and living 
o Annal. Eliz per Camd.  till he had fully accomplished the age of Ninety and seven years, saw 
p Annal. Eliz per Camd.  an hundred and three persons of his own Generation. After which, departing 
q Catal. of Nob ut ●upra.  this life at his Manor-house of Basin, 10 Martii, An. 1571. (14 Eliz.) he was buried 
r Catal. of Nob ut ●upra.  in the Church there. It is reported, 
s Catal. of Nob ut ●upra.  that, being (sometime) asked how he did to stand in those perilous times, wherein such great changes and alterations had been, both in Church and State; he answered, By being a William, and not an Oak.  
It is observed by a very learned person 
* Fragm. Regalia by Sir Rob. Na●●●on, p. 20.  (and sometime Secretary of State) that this Marquis served under four Princes, in such various and changeable seasons, as no time, nor any age hath yielded the like Precedent: And truly, saith he, the old man taught them all, especially William Earl of Pembroke; for they two were ever of the King's Religion, and overzealous Professors: and, being younger brothers (yet of Noble Houses) they spent what was left them, and came on trust to the Court. Where, upon the bare stock of their Wits, they began to traffic for themselves; and prospered so well; that they got, spent, and left, more than any Subjects from the Norman-conquest, in their own times.;  
He married 
t Ib.  two wives; first Elizabeth the daughter of Sir William Capel Knight (Lord Mayor of London, in An. 1509. (1 H. 8.) and by her had issue 
u Ib.  four sons; 1. john, commonly called Lord St. john, who succeeded him in his Honours; 2. The Lord Thomas Paulet (of 
x Windsor, qu. 13.  Cosyngton, in Com. Somers.) who married 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mary the daughter and coheir to Thomas Moor of Melpesh, in Com. Dors. 3. The 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Lord Chediok Paulet (of Wade, in Com. Southampt.) made Governor 
z Pat. 1. M. p. 11. Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 9  of the Town, and Castle of Portsmouth in 1. Mariae, and 1. Eliz. Which Lord Chediok married 
a Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Anne, daughter to Sir Thomas White of South-Warnborne, in Com. Southampt. Knight. And Fourthly, the Lord Giles 
b Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Paulet, who married 
c Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mary, the daughter and coheir to Nicholas Traps, a wealthy Goldsmith in London.  
He had also issue by the same Elizabeth four daughters; Alice married 
d Ib.  to Richard Stowell of Cotherston, in Com. Somers. Esquire. Margaret to 
e Ib.  Sir William Berkley of ... in Com. ... Knight; Margery to 
f Ib.  Sir Richard Waller of Old- Stoke in Com, ... Esquire, and Eleanor to 
g Ib.  Sir Richard Perk shall Knight, Master of the buck-Hounds.  
His second Wife was Winifrid, daughter 
h Ib.  of Sir john Bruges Knight, Widow of Sir Richard Sackvile Knight, Chancellor of the Exchequer: but by her he had no 
i Ib.  issue.  
To him succeeded john 
john.  his son and heir; who, being summoned 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Parliament in 15 Eliz. was, the same year, one 
l Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  of the Peers upon Trial of the Duke of Norfolk, and, by his Testament, 
m Daugh. 7. qu. 48.  bearing date in 20 Eliz. bequeathed his body to be buried in the parish Church of Basin, in the Sepulchre there ordained by his Father, for himself and his posterity: appointing a Thousand pounds to be bestowed on the charge of his Funeral.  
This john married 
n C●tal. of Nob. ut supra.  Elizabeth, one of the daughters and coheirs to Robert Willoughby, Lord Brooke; by whom he had issue 
o Ibid.  four sons; William his immediate successor; Sir George Paulet of Crundall in Com. Southampt. Knight, Richard, and Thomas: As also two daughters; Mary married 
p Ibid.  to Henry Lord Cromwell of Okham, in Com Rutl. and Elizabeth, first 
q Ibid.  wedded to Sir William Courtney of Powderham, in Com. Devon. Knight, and afterwards to 
r Ibid.  Sir Henry Oughtred Knight. And, departing 
s Ex coll. St. Lo. Kniveton ar.  this life at Chelsey, in Com. Midd. 4 Nou. An. 1576. (18 Eliz.) was buried 
t Ex coll. St. Lo. Kniveton ar.  at Basin.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his eldest son; who, in An. 1575. (17 Eliz.) his father then living, being summoned 
u Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to Parliament by the Title of Lord St. john of Basin, married 
x Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Anne daughter to William Lord Howard of Effyngham (by Katherine his wife, daughter 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  and coheir to Sir john Broughton of Tudington, in Com. Bedf. Knight.) By which Anne he had issue 
z Ib.  William, his only son, and two daughters, Anne married 
a Ib.  to Sir Thomas Dennis of ... in Com. Devon. Knight, and Katherine 
b Ib.  to Sir Giles Wroughton of Broad- Hinton, in Com. Southampt. Knight.  
He had also four natural sons, by one Mistress Lambert, a Concubine, all Knights; viz. Sir William, Sir Hercules, Sir john, and Sir Hector: to whom (as I have heard) he granted Leases of Lands, for the term of an hundred years, of little less than Four thousand pounds per annum value. Which Lands are to this day called the Bastard's Lands. And, departing 
c FF. in Officio Arm. f. 625. a.  this life 24 Nou. An. 1598. (41 Eliz.) was buried 
d FF. in Officio Arm. f. 625. a.  at Basin.  
Which William 
William.  succeeding his Father in his Honours, married 
e Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Lucy, daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter; and, by her had issue 
f Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  six sons; William, who took to wife 
g Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mary, daughter to Anthony Viscount Montagu, but died 
h Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  in August, An. 1621. in his Father's life time, without issue; Thomas who died 
i Catal. of Nob. ut pra.  unmarried; john 
k Catal. of Nob. ut pra. , Henry 
l Catal. of Nob. ut pra. , Charles 
m Catal. of Nob. ut pra. , and Edward 
n Catal. of Nob. ut pra. : and, departing this life at Hackwood (near Basin) 4 February, An. 1628. (4 Car. 1.) was buried at Basin, with his Ancestors.  
To whom succeeded john, 
john.  his son and heir, who married three wives; first 
o I. 8 in officio Arm. f. 〈◊〉 6.  jane, daughter to Thomas Viscount Savage, of Rocksavage, in Com. Cestr. and by her had only issue Charles, called Lord St. john of Basin. He secondly married the Lady Honora, the only daughter to Richard Earl of Clanrikard in Ireland, by Frances his wife, daughter and heir to Sir Francis Walsingham Knight, one of the Principal Secretaries of State to the late Queen Elizabeth (and widow of Robert Earl of Essex:) by whom he had issue two sons; the Lord john Paulet, who died unmarried, and the Lord Francis: and three daughters; the Lady Frances married to ... a Frenchman; the Lady Anne to john Lord Bellasses; and the Lady Honora, who died unmarried. He thirdly married Isabel, daughter to William Viscount Stafford: but by her having no issue departed this life upon the Fifth of March, An. 1674. and was buried at Inglefeild, in Com. Berks.  
To whom succeeded, in his honours, Charles his eldest son, who bore the Title of Lord St. john of Basin, during the life of his father. This Charles first took to wife Christian, the eldest daughter to john Freschevile of Stavely, in Com Derb. Esquire since created Lord Freschevile) by whom he had issue one only son, named john, who died in his Infancy. And surviving her, afterwards married Mary, one of the natural daughters to Emanuel late Earl of Sunderland (widow of Henry, second son to Henry late Earl of Nonmouth) by whom he hath issue two sons; Charles', and William; and three daughters; jane, married to john Lord Brackley, son and heir to john, now Earl of Bridgwater; Marry, and Elizabeth.   

Russel, Earl of Bedford.  
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THat this Family hath been very ancient in Dorsetshire, and possessed of some fair Lordships in that County, for many Ages past, is evident from sundry Authorities: For, in 3 joh. by the Account 
a Rot. Pip. 3 Joh. Lo●●.  of the then Sheriff, it appears, that john Russel, 
john.  gave Fifty Marks to the King for Licence to marry the sister of Down Bardolf, a great man in those days. Which john, in 5 H. 3. was also Constable 
b Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 8.  of Cor●●-Castle: and had issue 
c Claus. 8 H. ● m. 3  Ralph. 
Ralph,  his son and heir, who took to wife 
d Claus. 8 H. ● m. 3  Isabel, the daughter and coheir of james de Newmarch, one of the Barons of that age: and, in 22 H. 3. had respite 
e M●ch. Rec. 22 H 3. Rot. 2. Somers. 〈◊〉.  of what was due from him to the King's Exchequer, upon the collection of divers Scutages, for the moiety of the honour of the same james de Newmarch.  
To this Ralph succeeded William, 
William.  his Son 
f 〈…〉  and heir. Which William, in 12 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
g 〈…〉  for a Market, every week, upon the Thursday: and a Fair on the Eve, day, and morrow, of St. Matthew the Apostle, at his Manor of Kingston (commonly called Kingston- Russel) in that County. Which Lordship is still enjoyed by the chief branch of this Family: having been held, by Serjeantie 
h Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 130. Dors. ; viz to be Cupbearer to the King, at four principal Feasts in the year.  
But, touching the Descendants of this William, considering they stood not in the rank of Peers of this Realm, I have no more to say, until I come to john Russel Esquire: whose Residence was 
i Ec rol at. Will. Co. Bedf.  at Barwick (about four miles distant from Briddeport) in that County, which john, 
john.  being a very learned Gentleman, and versed in divers Languages, became the foundation of that honour, which afterwards did accrue to this noble Family.  
For, in 21 H. 7. upon the landing of Philip Archduke of Austria, at Weymouth (he being cast 
k Holinsh. Chron p 792. b. n. 30, etc.  upon that Coast by a violent Tempest, in his passage from Flanders, towards Spain) Sir Thomas Trenchard Knight (who lived near that Port) endeavouring to give him the best entertainment he could, till he had sent to Court, to acquaint the King therewith; invited 
l Ex relat. praed. Co. Bedf.  this Gentleman (his near Neighbour and Kinsman, then newly come from travel) to wait upon him at his House. Who being thus qulified became so acceptable to that great person; as that he desired the enjoyment of his company to the Court, then at Windsore-Castle. In which journey, being much affected with his learned discourse, and generous deportment; he recommended him to the King, as fitly qualified to serve him in a more than ordinary employment.  
This therefore being the original occasion of making his abilities known to those, who could well judge of them; King Henry the 7th, soon after departing this life; he had the like fair reception from his son and successor, K. Henry the 8th, and merited so well for some services he did, in the beginning of his Reign; that, after the taking of Therovene and Tourney, in 5 H. 8. (where he personally attended the King, being 
m 〈…〉  one of the Gentlemen of his Privy-Chamber) he obtained a grant 
n 〈…〉  in Fee, bearing date in 8 H. 8 of certain Lands in Tournay. In 11 H. 8. upon that Agreement made betwixt King Henry, and the King of France, he received his Letters, 
o Ibid.  for the render of Tournay to the French. And, in 14 H. 8. being at the winning of Morle●s in Britanny; in testimony of his merits, in that dispute, he received 
* Holingsh p. 874. a. n. 50.  the honour of Knighthood.  
Moreover, in 15 H. 8. for his many good services, increasing more and more in esteem; he was made 
p 〈…〉  Marshal of the Marshalsy of the King's House (now called (Knight-Marshal) and employed beyond-Sea in sundry Negotiations to Rome (as by divers Letters 
q Ex script. praef Co. Bedf.  doth appear) continuing Lieger 
r Ex script. praef Co. Bedf.  there for a time: As also into France; where King Henry purposing 
s Hist. of H. 8 by the L. Herb. p. 153.  to make war, he agitated 
t Hist. of H. 8 by the L. Herb. p. 153.  the business with the Duke of Bourbon (than Constable of France; fomenting 
u Hist. of H. 8 by the L. Herb. p. 153.  his discontents towards that King, in order to his revolt from him to the Emperor) putting himself into a disguise, 
x Hist. of H. 8 by the L. Herb. p. 153.  to the intent he might the more covertly carry on his design: Being also entrusted 
y 〈…〉  to Treat with the Emperor (Charles the Fifth) and to take his Oath, and the Oath of the Duke of 〈◊〉 (as he had special Commission 
z 〈…〉  under the Great Seal to do) to assist King Henry in that war.  
In this year also he went through Lorraine; having Letters 
a 〈…〉  from the Regent of Flanders to that Duke, bearing date 21 Oct. for his free passage. And, in 16 H. 8. was 
b 〈…〉  at the Battle of 〈◊〉, where King Francis of France, had the fate to be overthrown, and taken prisoner by the Duke of 〈◊〉. In 24 H. 8. he attended 
* Stows Ann.  the King to Calai●, and so to B●loine; where King Francis gave great Entertainment to King Henry, and he to him at Calais, and Sandingfeild. After this, for divers years, I have not seen any farther mention of him; so that, I presume, during that time, he was much employed beyond the Seas: for so it seems by divers Letters 
c Ib.  out of Italy, and other parts; being without any date (as was the use in those days.) But, in 29 H. 8. being made controller 
d Godw. p. 1●8.  of the King's Household, he was sworn 
e Godw. p. 1●8.  of the Privy-Council 8 Nou. and upon the 29 of March following, advanced 
f Pat. 30. H. ●. p. 5. m. 1.  to the title and dignity of a Baron of this Realm. Standing therefore thus highly in the favour of that King, in 31 H. 8. upon that wonderful dissolution of the greater Monasteries, he obtained a Grant, 
g Pat. 31 H. ●. p. 3.  bearing date 4 julii, to himself and Anne his wife, and to the heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten, of the whole Site and Circuit of the rich Abbey of our Lady, and St. Rumon of Tavestoke, in Com. Devon. As also of the Burrow and Town of Tavestoke; and of the Manors of Hundewyke, Morwell, and Morwell-Ham; Mylton- Abbot, alias Mylton- Legh Lamerton, Hole, Bren-●orr, UUyke- Dabernon Peter-Stavye; Ottrew,;; alias Otterye; UUhitchurch, and Newton; with the Hundred of Hurdewyke (otherwise called the Hundred of Tavestoke) As Also of the Rectory and Vicarage of Tavestoke. Likewise of the Manor of Antony, in Com. Cornub. And of the Burrow of Denbury, with the Manors of Denbury, Plymstoke, UUorington, Cowyke, Exwyke, Barleigh, Olderige, Cave-Linch, UUhymple, Wood-Marston, Christenstowe, Borington, and Cornewode, all in Com. Devon. and pertaining to the same dissolved Monastery of Tavestoke. Also, of the Manor of Hawkewell, in Com. Somerset, with all the Mines of Tin and Lead in Denbury, and Plymstoke, the Advousons' of the Rectories-Appropriate and not Appropriate, and divers other Lands parcel of the dissolved Monastery of Donkiswell, in Com. Devon. Likewise of the House of the Friers-Preachers in Exeter, with the Church, etc. paying Thirty six pounds per annum to the Court of Augmentation; and Two hundred forty eight pounds more, for all services.  
And, upon the fifteenth of October next ensuing, of 
h Ibid, p. 4.  the Manor of Cory- Fitzpain, with the moiety of the Advouson of the Church of Charlton- Makerel, in Com. Somerset, in Fee. Also, 
i Ibid, p. 4.  of the Manor of Abbot's- Aston in Com. Buck, belonging to the dissolved Abbey of St. Alban, in Com. Hertf.  
About this time, likewise, he was made 
k Ex autogr. penes praf. Co. Bedf.  Warden of the Stannaries, in Com. Devon and Cornwall. And▪ in 32 H. 8. (being 
l Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 3.  then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter) was constituted 
m Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 3.  Lord Admiral of England, and Ireland, 28 julii. Furthermore, upon the establishing a Council in the Western parts of the Realm, he was made Precedent of the Counties of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, and Somerset. And, in the same thirty second year, upon differences betwixt King Henry, and King Francis of France, was sent 
n Herb. p. 464.  over into those parts (accompanied with William E. of Southampton) and a few Troops of Northern Horse, Monsieur de Vendos●● having then command to raise Forces in Picardy.  
Likewise, not long after (viz. in 34 H. 8. 3 Dec.) he was made 
o Pat. 34 H. 8. p 2.  Lord Keeper of the King's privy-Seal: and 
p Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 8.  in 36 H. 8. Captain-General of the Vanguard of his Army, for that Expedition into France; Boloin being then won. But, some 
q Herb. p. 511.  say (though by mistake, I presume) that he led the Rearward at that time. Which Army was appariled 
* Herb. p. 511.  in Blue-coats, guarded with Red; with Caps and Hose particoloured; their Caps being fitted to their Headpieces.  
In 38 H. 8. he was, by that King (then lying on his Deathbed) appointed 
r Godw. p. 205.  one of the Sixteen Councillors to his Son Prince Edward: and, in 1 E. 6. (17 Febr.) constituted 
s Pat. 1 ●. 6. p. 6.  Lord High-Steward of England, for the 20th of February, being the day of his Coronation.  
Upon that Insurrection, in 2 E. 6. (occasioned by the pulling down of Images) he was sent 
t Hayw. p. 55.  with Forces into Devonshire. Where, attempting to relieve the City of Exeter, then besieged by the Country people, he had 
u Ibid, p. 60, & 61. Godw. in eodem. anno  a sharp skirmish with them at Fennynton-Bridge; in which, with little loss, he slew 
x Ibid, p. 60, & 61. Godw. in eodem. anno  six hundred; relieved that City; and took 
y Ibid, p. 60, & 61. Godw. in eodem. anno  to the number of Four thousand prisoners. And meriting so highly, for his many great services, was advanced 
z Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 11.  to the dignity of Earl of Bedford, upon the nineteenth of january, 3 E. 6. After which, the next ensuing year, he was one of the four Ambassadors sent 
a Hayw. p. 105.  to Guisnes in France, there to meet with the like number from the French, to treat of Peace betwixt both Realms. And, in 5 E. 6. there 〈◊〉 a discovery 
b Ib. p. 120.  of some Intentions, to transport the Lady Mary (the King's Sister) from England to Antwerp; divers persons being sent 
c Ib. p. 120.  with Forces to the Seacoasts for prevention thereof; and some into Essex, where she than lay: amongst those, he had 
d Ib. p. 120.  the command of Two hundred men.  
After this, upon the death of that King, and Coronation of Queen Mary, he obtained a new Patent, 
e Pat. ●. M. p. 8.  bearing date 3 Nou. for that great Office of Lord Privie-Seale: and, in 2 Mariae, was sent 
f Ex script. Will. Co. Bedf.  into Spain, to attend King Philip, in order to his Nuptials with her.  
By his Testament, 
g Kitchen, q●. 5.  he assigned no particular place for his Sepulture; appointing only, that his Body should be interred in Christian-Burial; and gave to the Lord Francis, his eldest son, his Collar, and Robes of the Garter, with his Parliament-Robes: and, departing 
h Stows Survey, 491. b.  this life 14 Martii, the same year, at his House, situate 
i Stows Survey, 491. b.  betwixt the Hospital called the Savoy, and Ivy-bridge, in the Strand, London: (sometime the Bishop of Carlisles- Inn; but since rebuilt by Sir Robert Cecil, Principal Secretary of State to Q. Elizabeth:) and was 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  buried at Cheneys, in Com. Buck▪ which Lordship he had 
l Lel. Itin. vol 1. f. 122.  in right of Anne his wife, daughter 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  and sole heir to Sir Guy Sapcotes Knight; leaving issue 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Francis his son and heir.  
Which Anne surviving him, by her Testament, 
o Welle●, qu. 〈◊〉.  bearing date 19 Aug. 5 & 6 Ph. & M. bequeathed to the Lord Edward Russel, her Grandson, her Manor of Thornhawe, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.  
I now come to Francis, 
Francis.  his son, and successor in his Honours.  
At the Coronation of King Edward the Sixth, he was 
* I. 7. in officio Arm. fol. 43. b.  one of the Knight of the Bath, then made; and, in 1 Mariae (his Father then living) with 
p Ex script. Will. Co. Bedf.  Sir Maurice Berkley, Sir William Fitz Williams, and Sir Henry Nevil Knight, Proclaimed 
q Ex script. Will. Co. Bedf.  Q. Marry; putting themselves in Arms on her behalf, as appeareth by Letters 
r Ex script. Will. Co. Bedf.  from the Lords of the Council, then at London; who promised to join with them, if opposition should be made, she being then at Fremyngham, in Com. Suff. In 4 Mariae, he was 
* Holingsh. p. 1133. b. n. 30.  at the siege of of St. Quintin's in Picardy. And, in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. received Letters 
s Ex pr●d. script.  from the Lords of the Council, for the arraying of certain numbers of Soldiers, in the Counties of Buckingham and Bedford, for the succour of Calais, and other places in France.  
In 1 Eliz. this Francis (than Earl of Bedford) was made 
t Annal. 〈◊〉 per Camd.  one of that Queen's Privy-Council: and, in 2 Eliz. sent 
u Ex script. Will Co. Bedf.  Ambassador into France. In 4 Eliz. he was sent 
x Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  again into France, to condole the death of King Francis the Second; and likewise to congratulate Charles the Ninth (his brother) than King, by his death.  
In 6 Eliz. upon the death of William Lord Grey of Wilton, he was made 
y Pat. 6 Eliz. p. 6.  Governor of the Town and Castle of Barwick upon tweed: and, in 7 Eliz. employed 
z Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  to treat with certain Commissioners from Mary Queen of Scotland, for a Marriage betwixt Robert Earl of Leicester, and Her. In 10 Eliz. the Q. of England, being desired to be Godmother to james, than Prince of Scotland; he was sent 
a Ibid.  in her stead, with a Font of pure Gold, as an Honourary Gift at that Solemnity of his Christening. And, in 15 Eliz. was 
b Ibid.  one of the Peers, upon Trial of the Duke of Norfolk.  
In 24 Eliz. he was 
c Ibid.  one of the Commissioners assigned to Treat with those Ambassadors, which were employed at that time from France, touching a Marriage betwixt the Duke of Anjou, and Q Elizabeth. And in 26 Eliz. (being 
d Windsor, qu. 45.  then one of the Knights of the most Noble Order of the Garter) by his Testament 
e Windsor, qu. 45.  bearing date 7 Apr. the same year, appointed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Cheneys, in Com. Buck. and that within five Month's next after his decease, his Executors should cause twenty Godly Sermons, to be made by some godly, learned, and discreet persons, at Cheneys, Abbots-UUoburne, and Melchborne; and to give for every such Sermon Twenty shillings. To the Lord Burleigh, then L. High Treasurer of England, he bequeathed his Great George of Lapis lazuli, garnished with Gold, Diamonds and Rubies; and all his ancient Manuscript-Books of Wickliffs' Works. To the Lord john Russel, his son and heir, his Parliament-Robes, and Robes of the Garter, with his Collar of the Garter, and George. And Twenty pounds per annum to be bestowed on two poor Students of Divinity in University-Colledge in Oxford, called, The Earl of Bedford ' s Scholar's, to be named and appointed by his heirs for ever.  
And, having first married 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Margaret, daughter to Sir john St. john (sister to Oliver Lord St. john) of Bletso, in Com. Bedf. had issue 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  by her, four sons and three daughters 1. Edward, who died without issue. 2. john, who took to wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Anthony Cook Knight, widow of Sir Thomas Hobie Knight, by whom he had issue 
h Ib.  two daughters; Elizabeth, who died 
i Ib.  unmarried; and Anne wedded 
k Ib.  to Henry Lord Herbert, son and heir to Edward Earl of UUorcester, but died in his Father's life time. 3. Francis, summoned 
i Journ. of Parl.  to Parliament, in 7 E. 6. his Father then living:) and having married 
m Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  julian, the daughter of Sir john Forster Knight, Warden of the Middle-Marches towards Scotland, was slain 
n Annal. Eliz. ut supra, in an 1585.  by the Scots, upon a day of Truce, in the life time of his Father; and left issue 
o ●atal. of Nob. ut supra.  Edward, afterwards Earl of Bedford. And Fourthly, Sir William Russel Knight.  
His three daughters were thus 
p ●atal. of Nob. ut supra.  married; Anne to Ambrose Dudley Earl of UUarwick; Elizabeth to William Bourchier Earl of Bath; and Margaret to George Clifford Earl of Cumberland.  
To his second Wife he wedded 
q Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  Bridget, daughter to john Lord Huse; widow, both of Sir Richard Morison Knight, and of Henry Earl of Rutland; but had no 
r Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  issue by her: and departing 
s Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  this life 28 julii, 27 Eliz. 
t Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  (in the Fifty eighth year of his age) was interred at Cheneys before-specified, near to his Father's Tomb.  
To whom succeeded 
u 〈…〉  Edward, 
Edward.  his Grandson (son to Francis, his third son, so slain by the Scots as is observed.) Which Edward took to wife 
x 〈…〉  Lucy, daughter to john Lord Harington of Exton, sister and heir to john Lord Harington: and dep●rted 
y 〈…〉  this life upon the third of May, An. 1627. without issue.  
Whereupon Francis Lord Russel of Thornhawe, son of William, fourth son to the said Francis Earl of Bedford, succeeded him in his honours.  
But, before I do proceed with him, I am to observe; that William, his Father, was 
* Inscrip Tumul● apud Th● rnhaw.  General of the Horse to those English Auxiliaries, which were sent into the Netherianos, as also Governor of Ulishing: and in 36 Eliz. being 
z Pat. 36 Eliz. p 5.  then a Knight, was made 
a Pat. 36 Eliz. p 5.  Deputy of Ireland 16 Maii, 36 Eliz. as also upon the 21th of july, 1 jac. created 
b P●t. 1 Jac. p 14.  Lord Russel of Thornhaw. And, having married 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Elizab●th, daughter and heir to Stengay Long, of Shengay, in Com. Cantabr. Esquire, left issue 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  him the said Francis.  
Which Francis, 
Francis.  so succeeding Edward his Cousin German, took to wife Catherine, the sole daughter and heir to Giles Bridges, Lord Chandos. And, in 6 Car 1. became the principal undertaker, in that great and chargeable work for draining those vast Fens, called, The Great Level; extending into the Counties of Northampt. Cantabr. Hunt. Norfolk, and Lincolnshires': And, having made a large progress therein, departed 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  this life upon the ninth day of May, An. 1641. and was buried at Cheneys with his Ancestors; leaving issue four sons; viz. William Lord Russel, made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the First. 2. Francis, who died unmarried. 3. john, a Colonel in the time of the late Troubles, on the King's part. 4. Edward. And four daughters; viz. Cath● rind, married to Robert Lord Br●oke; A●ne to George Earl of Bristol, Margaret to james Earl of Carlisle; and Diana to Francis Lord Newport of Ercall, Treasurer of the Household to king Charles the Second.  
Which William, 
William,  so succeeding in his honours, was elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter, in An. 1672. and by Anne his wife, daughter and heir to Robert Earl of Somerset, hath had issue seven sons; viz. Francis, now Lord Russel; john, who died in his Infancy; William, who hath wedded Rachel, daughter, and coheir to Thomas late Earl of Southampton, Lord High Treasurer of England (widow of Francis Lord Vaughan, eldest son to Richard Earl of Carberie) Edward, Robert, james, and George. And three daughters; viz. Diana, first married to Sir Grevill Verney, of Compton- Verney, in Com. Warr. Knight of the Bath, and afterwards to William Lord Allington, an Irish-Baron; Anne, who died young; and Margaret.   

Parr, Marquis of Northampton.  
[30 H. 8.]  
OF this Family, though some were long ago Knights, as by their Pedigree 
a Inter Collect. R. Gl. S.  appeareth: yet have not I seen any thing farther memorable thereof, until King Richard the Second time; that Sir William Parr 
William.  Knight, having married 
b Rot. Fin. 14 R. 2. m. 12.  Elizabeth, the daughter of john, son of Sir Thomas Roos of ●endal Knight (Co●in 
c Rot. Fin. 14 R. 2. m. 12.  and heir to the said Sir Thomas) doing his H●●age, had Livery 
d Rot. Fin. 14 R. 2. m. 12.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. And, stood in such favour with Henry Duke of Lancaster; as that, upon the Deposal of King Richard, he was sent, 
e T. Wals. p. 401.  with the Bishop of St. Asaph, into Spain, to manifest, by what Right and Title that Duke assumed the Crown of this Realm, by the name of King Henry the Fourth; others, 
f T. Wals. p. 401.  being then employed to Rome, and the rest of the Neighbouring▪ King's, for the like purpose: but died 
g Esc. ● H. 4. n. 37.  3 Oct. 6 H. 4. being at that time seized 
h Esc. ● H. 4. n. 37.  of the fourth part of the Manor of Kirkby in Kendal, in right of her the said Elizabeth, leaving john 
i Esc. ● H. 4. n. 37.  his son and heir 22 years of age.  
Which john 
john.  departed 
k Lib. cedul. 9 H. 4. p. 100  this life in 9 H. 4. leaving Thomas 
l Lib. cedul. 9 H. 4. p. 100  his son and heir: Who, being afterwards a Knight, 
m Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 12  and, taking part with Richard Duke of York, was (with many others) attainted 
n Claus. 38 H. 6. m. 12  in the Parliament held at Coventre in 38 H. 6. and died 
o Lib. cedul. 4 E 4. p. 764.  in 4 E 4. being seized 
p Lib. cedul. 4 E 4. p. 764.  of the whole Manor of Kirkby in Kendal, with the Castle; leaving 
q Lib. cedul. 4 E 4. p. 764.  William 
William.  his son and heir Thirty years of age.  
Which William, being also a Knight, was in 10 E. 4. associated 
r Rot. Scoc. 10 E. 4. m. 3.  with Laurence Bishop of Durham, and others, to treat with certain Commissioners from james the Third King of Scotland, upon those Complaints, which had been made, touching divers Injuries done by the Subjects of each Kingdom, contrary to the form of the Truce made betwixt both Realms. Also, 
* Holingsh. p 680. ●. n. 40.  upon the arrival of King Edward (after he had, through the potency of Nevil Earl of Warwick, been constrained to quit the Realm) he met him at Northampton, with a considerable strength; and thence accompanied him to Barnet-Field, where he became Victorious. And, in 11 E. 4. was, by Indenture, 
s Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  retained to serve him, in defence of the City of C●rlisle. In 13 E. 4 he was also constituted 
t Rot. Scoc. 13 E. 4. m. 15.  one of the Commissioners, to meet with others from Scotland, at Alnwike, upon the 20th of September, there to treat again of certain grievances from the Subjects of each Kingdom. And, in 14 E. 4. being then a Banneret, was retained 
u Ex autogr. penes Cler. pell.  to serve the King in his wars of France▪ with sixteen Men at Arms, and one hundred and three Archers: About which time, he was installed 
x Instit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. And, in 22 E. 4. assigned 
y Pat. 22 E. 4. p. 1. m. 2.  one of the Commissioners (and the chief) for exercising the Office of Constable of England: In which year he served 
z Stows Ann.  in the Left wing of that Army, then sent into Scotland, under the Command of Richard Duke of Gloucester.  
This Sir William Parr wedded 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Elizabeth, one of the two daughters of Richard Lord Fitz Hugh; and by her had issue 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two sons; Sir Thomas Parr Knight, and William; of which William I shall speak farther anon. Which Sir Thomas, 
Thomas.  having been first Squire 
* Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Body to King Henry the Eighth, was, in 2 H. 8. Knight 
* Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 1.  for the Body of that King: and, by the death of George Lord Fitz Hugh (son and heir to Richard) without issue, became 
c Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 2.  Cousin and coheir to him the said George, viz. Second son and heir to Elizabeth, 
d Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 2.  sister to the said George. Whereupon, in 4 H. 8. he obtained a special Livery 
e Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 2.  of that purparty of the Lands, whereof the said George died seized, which did by Inheritance belong to him. And, by Maud his wife, daughter 
f Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  and coheir to Sir Thomas Green Knight, had issue 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  William his son and heir, the two daughters; Anne, married to William Herbert Earl of Pembroke; and Catherine, first married to Edward Borough; secondly to john Nevil Lord Latimer; thirdly, to King Henry the Eighth; and fourthly to Thomas Lord Seamour of Sudley. Which William Parr was made 
* Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 1.  Squire of the Body to King Henry the Eighth, in the second of his Reign▪ with the Fee of fifty Marks per annum: and, in 3 H. 8. Ranger 
* Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Baliwicks of Cliff, Brigstok, and Rokyngham. Upon that famous Interview, 
h Stows Ann.  betwixt King Henry, and Francis the First of France (betwixt Ardres and Guisnes) in 12 H. 8. where just, and other Feats of Arms were then used, he was 
i Stows Ann.  also one of the challengers on the part of the English: And, in 30 H. 8. advanced 
k Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 7.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Parr; but, upon what day or month, the enrolment of his Patent doth not make mention. Whereupon, having Summons 
l Journal of Parl.  to Parliament the next ensuing year, he took his place 
m Journal of Parl.  amongst the rest of the Peers, upon the 28th of April. And, in 33 H. 8. having married 
n Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 1.  Anne, the daughter and heir to Henry Bourchier Earl of ●sse● and Ewe; and of Marry his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Sir William Say K ᵗ had Livery 
o Ib. p. 3.  of the Lands of her Inheritance. Shortly after which, he obtained Licence 
p Ib. p. 3.  to grant the Manors of Walden, Stansted- Woodhall Eyston ad Turrim; Chychney; Little-Fordham; Totham, Manhall,;; and Netherhall in Norton, with the Advousons' of the Churches of Eyston ad Turrim, and Chigney: As also the Manors of Asheldam-Hall; Little-Hillingbury; Orers●y, Tolleshunt, Great-wakcring, and Little- Wakering, all in Com. Essex: Likewise the Manor of Biddleston, with the Advouson of the Church, in Com. Suff. and the Manors of Bennington, and Sabridgworth, in Com. Hertf. unto William Earl of Southamoton, and other his Feoffees; to be regranted unto him, and to the heirs of his body, begotten on Anne his wife.  
But, in 34 H. 8. the children of this Lady Anne were Bastardized 
a Journal of Parl.  by Act of Parliament, (17 Apr.) Notwithstanding which, in 35 H. 8. being 
r Stow's Ann.  then Knight of the Garter (the King having married 
s Godw. p. 589  Catherine his Sister, upon the 12th of july (he was created 
t Pat. 3● H 8. p. 15. m. 2●  Earl of 〈◊〉, (the Honour of her Father) by Letters Patent, bearing date 23 Dec. the same year, with the same place and voice in Parliament, as the said Henry Bourchier Earl of Ess●● had. And, in 38 H. 8. was one of those, whom that King, then lying on his deathbed, associated 
u Godw. p. 205.  to his Executors, for their assistance in matters of most consequence. Whereupon, in 1 E. 6. he was advanced 
x Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  to the Title of Marquis of No●thampton, by Letters-patent, bearing date 16 Febr. And, upon that Insurrection. 
y Hayw. p. 71.  the year following, by the Commons of Norfolk, (headed by Captain Robert Ket. a Tanner) was sent 
z Hayw. p. 71.  for the suppressing thereof, with Fifteen hundred Horse, and a small Band of Italians.  
In 4 E. 6. he was constituted 
a Pat 4 E. 6. p. 1.  Lord Great Chamberlain of England, for life (john Earl of Warwick then surrendering 
b Pat 4 E. 6. p. 1.  that Office.) And, upon the delivery 
c Hayw. p. 115.  of ●us●oine to the French, upon Articles, had the Horse of that Garrison put 
d Hayw. p. 115.  under his command.  
Having, about this time, married 
e Journal of Parl.  Elizabeth daughter to George Lord Cobham; in 5 E. 6. he obtained a special Act 
f Journal of Parl.  of Parliament, for the disannulling his Marriage with the Lady Anne Bourchier (daughter to Henry Earl of 〈◊〉) as also for ratifying 
g Journal of Parl.  his Marriage with the said Elizabeth, and Legitimating the children which should be begotten betwixt them; but the Earl of Derby, with the Bishops of 〈◊〉 and Norwich, as also the Lord Stourton, dissented to the Bill.  
Shortly after this, he was sent 
h Hayw. p. 123. & 127.  Ambassador to the King of France, to Present him with the Order of the Garter, and to Treat with him touching certain private Affairs, being accompanied 
i Hayw. p. 123. & 127.  with the Bishop of Ely, and certain other persons of Note. And, before the end of that year, sat 
k Ib. p 134.  with other of the Peers, upon Trial of the Duke of Somerset. But, upon the death of King Edward, and Proclaiming of the Lady jane Grace, he accompanied 
l 〈…〉  the Duke of Northumberland, at his going out of London, with Horse and Foot, for the suppressing of those who were risen in Suffolk, on the behalf of Q. Mary. For which, being first committed 
m 〈…〉  to the Tower of London 26 julii▪ in the first year of that Queen, he was Arraigned 
n 〈…〉  before the Duke of Norfolk, then sitting as High Steward, upon the eighteenth of 〈◊〉 following, and had Judgement 
o 〈…〉  of death passed upon him. Howbeit, notwithstanding this sharp Sentence, Execution was forborn: and, before the end of that year, was restored 
p Journal of Parl.  in blood by Act of Parliament, but not to his Honours; so that he had no other Title 
q Pat. 5 & 6 Ph. & M. p. 1.  than William Parr Esquire, late Marquis of Northampton, and stood in no higher a degree, until Queen Elizabeth began to Reign: But she, graciously considering, 
r Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  that through the Potency of his Adversaries, he had been bereft of those Titles; by her Letters Patent, 
s Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  bearing date at the Tower of London 13 jan. 1 Eliz. advanced him again, to the dignity of Marquis of Northampton, restored 
t Annal. Eli●. per Cambd.  him to his Lands, and made 
u Annal. Eli●. per Cambd.  him one of the Lords of her Privy-Council.  
She likewise joined him in Commission 
x Ibid.  with some of the Bishops, and other learned Divines, for Reforming that Liturgy, set forth by her Brother King Edward the Sixth; and made 
y Ibid.  him Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
Overliving Elizabeth Cobham, his second wife, he lastly married 
z ●. 8. in Officio Arm. fol 47. a.  Helen, daughter of Wolfangus Suavenburgh, born in Sweden; but had no 
a ●. 8. in Officio Arm. fol 47. a.  issue by any of them; and, departing 
b Annal. Eliz.  this life in An. 1571. (14 Eliz.) was buried at the upper end of the Choir of the Collegiate Church at Warwick, on the North-side, where the Achievements, hung up at his Funeral, did remain till of late years: And where his Body, about Fifty years since, being digged up, to make room for the Burial of an ordinary Gentlewoman, was found perfect, the skin entire, dried to the bones; Rosemary and Bays lying in the Coffin fresh and green. All which were so preserved by the dryness of the ground wherein they lay; it being above the Arches of that fair Vault, which is under the Choir, and of a sandy condition, mixed with rubbish of Lime, as hath been related to me by those who were eye-witnesses thereof.  
Dying thus without issue, Henry Earl of Pembroke (his Nephew by one of his Sisters) became 
c Annal. Eliz.  his next heir, Helen his last wife surviving him; who married 
d ●. 8. ut supra.  afterwards to Sir Thomas Gorge of Longford, in Com. Wilts. Knight, and having many children by him, died 
e ●. 8. ut supra.  in April, An. 1635. (11 Car. 1.)   

Lord Parr of Horton.  
I Now come to William Parr, 
William I. Parr of Horton.  Uncle both to this William Marquis of Northampton, and to Queen Catherine the sixth and last Wife of King Henry the Eighth.  
This William, residing at Horton, in Com. Northampt. being Chamberlain 
f Pat. 3 H. 8. p. ●5. m. ●4.  to that Queen (his Niece) was, shortly after her marriage with King Henry, viz. 23 Decem. 35 H. 8. created 
g Pat. 3 H. 8. p. ●5. m. ●4.  Lord Parr of Horton. And, in 36 H. 8. the King designing a Royal Expedition into France, and thereupon constituting his then Queen Catherine Parr, General Regent of this Realm, during his absence; amongst other her Assistants, as to matter of Council, he appointed 
* Herb. Hist of H. 8. p. 51●.  this William Lord Parr of Horton, to be called, upon some occasions. By his Testament, bearing 
h Populwell, qu. 6.  date 20 junii, An. 1546. (38 H. 8.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Horton. Shortly after which he died (as may seem by the Probate thereof) leaving issue by Mary 
i Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  his wife, the daughter of Sir William Salisbury Knight, four daughters his heirs; 1. Maud, married ᵏ to Sir Ralph Lance Knight; 2. Anne, to 
l ibid.  Sir john Digby of Ketilby, in Com. Leic. Knight; 3. Elizabeth, to 
m ibid.  Sir Nicholas Woodhall Knight; 4. And Marry, to 
n ibid.  Sir Thomas Tresham Knight.   

Thomas Lord Audley of Walden.  
[30 Hen. 8.]  
OF what Extraction this Thomas was, I have not seen: for, of the Family of the old Lords Audley, I suppose he was not; the Arms which he bore, being totally different from theirs: Nor have I observed any thing of him, till 18 H. 8. that he became 
a Orig. Jurid. p. 164.  the Autumne-Reader in the Inner-Temple. Whereby it appears; that, having been a diligent Student of the Laws, he arrived to a great proficiency in that commendable Learning: in which, within a short time after, he grew so famous, that, in 21 H. 8. he was made choice of for Speaker 
b Herb. Hist. of H. & p. 291.  in the House of Commons, in that Long-Parliament, which began upon the third of November the same year; and continuing by Prorogation till 27 H. 8. proved fatal to the Religious Houses, by the Dissolution of all those, whose Revenues were not certified to exceed the value of Two hundred pounds per annum.  
In which, his service was so acceptable to the King; as that, the next ensuing year (viz. 22 H. 8.) he was constituted 
c Pat. 22 H●. p. 2.  his Attorney for the Duchy of Lancaster. Also, in Mich. Term. (Graft. Mart.) advanced to the state and degree of a Sergeant 
d Orig. Jurid. in Chron. p. 83.  at Law: and, upon the fourteenth of November following, made 
e Orig. Jurid. in Chron. p. 83.  the King's Sergeant. Nor was any farther Promotion thought too great for him: for, in 24 H. 8. upon the Resignation 
f Ibid, p. 8●. & Herb. ●t supra, p. 343.  of that worthy Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas Moor, he was 
g Ibid, p. 8●. & Herb. ●t supra, p. 343.  Knighted, and made 
h Ibid, p. 8●. & Herb. ●t supra, p. 343.  Lord Keeper of the Great Seal: and, before the end of that year, Lord Chancellor of England.  
Being therefore thus raised to that high place; discerning the Pope's Supremacy newly abolished, whereupon the Title of Supreme Head on Earth of the Church of England, was vested in the King; who consequently took upon him, by his own absolute power, to suppress 
i Ibid. Pat. 25 ●. 8. p. ●.  the Priory of Canons of the Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ-church, near Algate, in the City of London; he obtained 
k Ibid. Pat. 25 ●. 8. p. ●.  the Scite and Precinct of that Religious House, and converted it to a fit Mansion for his own residence; having likewise 
l Herb. ut supra.  all the Plate and Lands thereto belonging, bestowed on him. And, in 30 H. 8. sate 
m Ibid. p. 〈◊〉.  High-Steward upon the Arraignment of Henry Courtney Marquis of Exeter, then accused for Conspiring the advancement of Reginald Pole (afterwards Cardinal) to the Crown.  
That this Thomas had been not a little instrumental, in carrying on that great design, for dissolving the lesser Monasteries, in that Parliament, wherein at first he was Speaker, none can doubt; his activeness for obtaining the Surrenders of the rest, being so conspicuous: for I find, 
n Ms. in Bibl. Cotton Cleopa●ra E. 4. f. 113. b.  that he employed a special Agent, to treat with the Abbot of Athe●ny (in Com. Somers.) and to offer him an hundred Marks per annum pension, in case he would surrender; which the Abbot refused, insisting on a greater sum: Also, 
o Ibid. f 201. a.  that he personally dealt with the Abbot of St. Osithes in Essex, to the like purpose; as by his Letter to the Visitor-general appeareth. Wherein, he expressed, that he had by great solicitation prevailed with him; but, withal, insinuated his desire; That his place of Lord Chancellor being very chargeable, the King might be moved, for addition of some more profitable Offices unto him. Nay, it is evident, that hunting eagerly after that great Abbey of Walden, in Essex, which at length he obtained; as an argument the sooner to get it; besides 
p Ibid. f. 197. a.  his extenuation of its worth, he alleged; That he had in this world sustained great damage and infamy in serving the King, which the grant of that should recompense: and, that, being thus possessed thereof, 
q Ibid. f. 197. a.  he was▪ by Letters Patents, bearing date 29th Nou. 30 H. 8. created 
r Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 5.  Lord Audley of the same Walden, and to the heirs-male of his Body, as also installed Knight 
s Alen. qu. 1.  of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
But long he did not enjoy this vast Wealth and Honour: for having, by his Testament, 
t Alen. qu. 1.  bearing date 19 Apr. An. 1544. (35 H. 8.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Tomb of his new Chapel at Walden; and appointed, that his Executors, should, upon the next New-Years day, after his decease, deliver a Legacy of One hundred pounds to the King, from whom (as his expression is) he had received all his Reputations and Benefits; he departed 
u ● 15. in officio Arm. f. 145.  this life, upon the last day of the same month, at his place of Christchurch (beforementioned) and was buried 
* Weevers Fun. Mon. p. 614.  at Walden, with this Epitaph upon his Monument; 
The stroke of Death's inevitable Dart,  
Hath now (Alas) of life bereavest the Hart  
Of Sir Thomas Audley, of the Garter Knight,  
Late Chancellor of England, under our Prince of might,  
Henry the Eighth, worthy of high renown  
And made by him Lord Audley of this Town.  
Obiit ultimo Aprilis A. Dom. 1544. Henrici 36. Cancellariatus sui 13, Aetatis 56.  Leaving issue, 
x Catal. of Nob. by ●. B.  by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
y Catal. of Nob. by ●. B.  of Thomas Grey Marquess Dorset, two daughters; Margaret and Mary. Which Mary died unmarried, as it seems; for Margaret became his sole 
z Ibid.  heir; who first married 
a Ibid.  to the Lord Henry Dudley (a younger son to john Duke of Northumberland) slain at St. Quintin's in Picardy, in An 1557 (4 & 5 Ph. & M.) And afterwards to Thomas Duke of Norfolk (being his second wife) whose son by her, viz. Thomas Earl of Suffolk (Lord Treasurer of England, for almost six years in the time of King james) built upon the ruins of that Abbey, that stately Fabric at Walden▪ now known by the name of Audley-end (in memory of this Lord Audley) not to be equalled, excepting Hampton-court, by any in this Realm.   

Wriothsley Earl of Southampton.  
[35 Hen. 8.]  
OF this Family, the first touching whom I find mention, is john Wryothsley 
john.  (commonly called writhe) who, being an Herald 
a Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  at Arms, by the Title of Falcon, temp. Edw. 4. was, in 16 of that King's Reign, constituted 
b Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 6.  King of Arms of the North parts of this Realm, by the name of Norroy: and, in 18 E. 4. made 
c Pat. 18 E. 4. m. 28.  Principal Herald of the most noble Order of the Garter, and King of English Arms: in which Office of Garter, he was confirmed 
d Pat 1 R. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  by Letters patents, bearing date 30 Nou. 1 R. 3. as also 
e Pat 1 H 7. p 2. m. 13.  in 1 H. 7. and left issue two sons, Thomas 
Thomas.  
f Pat. 20 H 7. p 1. m 21. , and William 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B. . Which Thomas, being also trained up in the like studies, was first an Herald 
h Pat. 20. H. 7. ut supra. , by the Title of Walingford, and in 20 H. 7. constituted 
* Pat. 20. H. 7. ut supra.  Garter, principal King of Arms (as his father had been) wherein he was confirmed ⁱ in 1 H. 8.  
Nor did William 
William.  his Brother betake himself to any other profession; being likewise an Herald, by the Title 
k Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  of York. This William had issue 
l Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  a son called Thomas; 
Thomas.  who is the person, that, in process of time, received high Advancements, as well in point of honour, as otherwise. For, in 27 H. 8. (being 
m Pat. 29 H. 8. p. 5. per Inspex.  at that time one of the Clerks of the Signet) he was made 
n Pat. 29 H. 8. p. 5. per Inspex.  Coroner, and Attorney in the Court of Common-Pleas: And, in 30 H. 8. being 
o Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 434.  then one of the Principal Secretaries of State, was sent 
p Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 434.  Ambassador to the Lady Regent (for the Spaniard) in the N●therlands, to treat of a Marriage betwixt King Henry, and Christiana Duchess of Milan (second daughter to the King of Denmark) a beautiful Lady▪ and then in those parts.  
In 32 H. 8. (being then 
q Part. 32 H. 8. p. 8.  a Knight) he was made Constable 
r Part. 32 H. 8. p. 8.  of the Castle of Southampton; and in 34 H. 8. had 
s Pat. 34 H. ●. p. 7.  the like command for the Castle at Porchester, being also constituted 
t Ibid.  one of the Chamberlains of the Exchequer, upon the vacancy of that Office, by the death of Robert Earl of Sussex. In 35 H. 8. upon that League made by King Henry, and the Emperor Charles the Fifth, he was appointed 
u Herb. ut supra, p. 495.  one of the Commissioners, for managing the Treaty conducing thereto; and, upon the first of january, the same year, advanced 
x Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 15 m. 〈◊〉.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Wriothesley of Tichfeild, in Com. Southampt. which Tichfeild being one of the Monasteries, newly dissolved, in that General Ruin of the Religious Houses he had then obtained.  
Also, in 36 H. 8. (the Lord Audley being dead) he was made 
y Claus. 36 H. 8. p. 1.  Lord Chancellor of England; having the Great Seal, likewise, committed 
z Claus. 36 H. 8. p. 1.  to his trust upon the third of May: and soon after one 
a Herb. p. 509.  of the Commission●●, for managing that Treaty, then concluded, betwixt Matthew Earl of Lenox, and King Henry, for the peace of this Realm, and that of Scotland.  
About the end of this year, he was also installed 
b Stows Ann.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter: Likewise, in 38 H. 8. the king lying on his death bed, constituted 
c Godw p. 204.  one of his Executors; and appointed to be of Council to Prince Edward his only son, and Successor.  
Three days before the Coronation of which King, he had the Title of Earl of Southampton conferred upon him▪ as by his Patent 
d Pat. 1 E. 6. ●.  bearing date 16 Febr. 1 E. 6. appeareth. But, not many days after, being 
e 〈…〉  over-opinionative, and obstinately opposite to the rest of the Lords, he was devested 
f 〈…〉  of his Office of Chancellor, and put from 
g 〈…〉  his place in Council; the Great Seal being thereupon delivered 
h 〈…〉  to William Lord St. john of Basin, And, 
i Ib. p. 103.  in 4 E. 6. when Dudley Earl of Warwick (the grand Agent in the ruin of Edward Duke of Summersault) taking advantage of that discontent, which this Earl had harboured, for the loss of his Office, and being otherwise discountenanced, endeavoured to draw him to his party, and saw his labour fruitless, he procured 
k Ib. p. 103.  his confinement.  
By his Testament, 
l Buck. qu. 13.  bearing date 20 julii, the same year, he bequeathed to the King his rich Collar of the Garter; and to Sir William 〈◊〉 Knight (afterwards Earl of Pembroke) all his Garters and George's.  
He took to wife 
m 〈…〉  jane, the sole daughter and heir of William Cheney; and by her had issue 
n 〈…〉  Henry his son and successor; and five daughters; Marry, first married to William Shelley of 〈◊〉, in Com. Suss. Esquire, and afterwards to ... Lyster, son and heir to Sir Michael Lyster Knight; Elizabeth to Thomas Earl of Sussex; Katherine to Thomas Cornwallis, Groom-porter at the Court; Mabel to Sir Walter Sands Knight, and Anne 
o 〈…〉 . And, departing 
p 〈…〉  this life at his House, there called Lincoln-place in Ho●●urne (but afterwards Southampton-House) 30 julii An. 1550. (4 E. 6) was buried 
q 〈…〉  in a Vault, under the Choir, near the high-Altar of St. Andrews Church in Holborn; where he had a fair Monument 
r 〈…〉  erected to his memory.  
The Arms which this Earl used, 
s 〈…〉  were Azure, a plain Cross Or, betwixt four Falcons closed Argent: which bearing, 'tis like he first took from his being, sometime, Falcon Herald.  
To him succeeded Henry, 
Henry.  his only son; whose well-wishes 
t 〈…〉  to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, in order to his marriage with the Queen of Scots (to whom, and her Religion, he stood 
u 〈…〉  not a little affected) occasioned 
x 〈…〉  him no little trouble.  
This Henry, by his Testament, 
y 〈…〉  bearing date 29 junii An. 1581. (23 Eliz.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of the parish-Church at ●ichfeild, in Com. Southampt. where his mother lay interred. Appointing that the said Chapel should be new altered, and finished by his Ex●cutors, with new sides, and windows of stone; the roof plastered like his house at Dogmersfelde; the floor fair paved, and divided with Iron-grates from the Church. Also, that tw● fair Monuments should be made there; the one for his Father (whose Body he willed to be thither brought) and Mother; the other for himself, with portraitures of white Alabaster, or the like: for defraying the charges of which Chapel and Monuments, he assigned a Thousand Marks.  
He likewise directed, that there should be given to poor people, within his several Lordships, the sum of Two hundred pounds of lawful English-money; to the intent that every of them should pray for the good estate of his Soul, the Souls of his Ancestors, and all Christian Souls.  
And having married 
z cattle of Nob. ut supra.  Mary, daughter to Anthony Viscount Mountagu; by her had issue 
a cattle of Nob. ut supra.  one son called Henry; and Mary a daughter, married 
b cattle of Nob. ut supra.  to Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour. After which, departing 
c Ibid.  this life at Ythel, in Com. Southampt. he was buried 
d Ibid.  at Cichfeild, as by his Testament had been appointed.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  (so succeeding him in his Honours) in 40 Eliz. was 
e Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  in that Voyage with Robert Earl of Essex to Cadez, etc. And, the next ensuing year, accompanying 
f Ib.  him into Ireland (Essex then being Deputy of that Realm) was made 
g Ib.  General of the Horse, in his Army there. But from that command, he was shortly, by the Queen's special appointment removed 
h Ib. . Whereupon he returned 
i Ib.  together with that Earl (who was then highly discontented 
k Ib. ) into England: and went 
l Ib.  speedily into the Netherlands; whence being soon recalled 
m Ib. , he confederated 
n Ib.  with Essex, in those his desperate Projects; appearing 
o Ib.  with him in that Insurrection he then made in London. For which, being first imprisoned 
p Ibid.  in Lambeth-House, and afterwards in the Tower, he was brought to his Trial, 
q Ibid. , by his Peers; Thomas Lord Buckhurst, than Lord Treasurer, being constituted Lord High Steward for that occasion. Where, excusing 
r Ibid.  himself, as to any evil design; affirming 
s Ibid.  that what he did, was out of his mere affection to that Earl; he implored 
t Ibid.  the Queen's Mercy. Which he afterwards obtained: For, though he was found guilty of that Traitorous attempt, then laid to the charge of Essex and his complices, which cost the other his head; no 
u Ib.  Execution was done upon him. So that, escaping that perilous Rock; in 1 jac. he was restored 
x Journal of Parl.  by Act of Parliament, and enlarged of his Imprisonment: and upon the second of july next ensuing, installed; 
y Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  Knight of the Garter. Likewise, made 
z Pat. 1 Ja● p. 14.  Captain of the Isle of Uviht, and Castle of Caresbroke. And, by that King's special grace and favour, obtained a new Patent, 
a Ib.  bearing date 21 julii, for the Title and Dignity of Earl of Southampton, with the like Rights and Privileges, as he formerly enjoyed: divers years after which, (viz. in 17 jac.) he was sworn 
b Annal R. Jac. ut supra.  of the Privy-Council.  
This Earl married 
c ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 52. b.  Elizabeth, the daughter of john Vernon of Hodnet, in Com. Salop. Esquire (sister to Sir Robert Vernon Knight) by whom he had issue 
d ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 52. b.  two sons; james, who died in the Netherlands, in his life time, and Thomas: and three daughters; Penelope, married to William Lord Spenser of Wormleighton; Anne to Robert Wallop of Farley, in Com. Southampt. Esquire (son of Sir Henry Wallop Knight) and Elizabeth to Sir Thomas Estcourt Knight, one of the Masters in Chancery. And, departing 
e ● 8. in offic. Arm. f. 52. b.  this life in the Netherlands 10 Nou. An. 1624. (22 jac.) was buried 
f ● 8. in offic. Arm. f. 52. b.  in the Chapel at Tichfeild with his Ancestors.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  succe●ding him in his Honours, married three wives; first Rachel, married to Daniel de Massey, Baron of Ruvigny (a French-woman) and by her had issue two sons, Charles' and Henry, who died young: and three daughters, Elizabeth married to Edward Noel, eldest son to Baptist Viscount Campden; Rachel, first to Francis son and heir to Richard Earl of Carbury, in Ireland, and afterwards to William, second son to William Earl of Bedford; and Magdalen, who died young. His second wife was Elizabeth, daughter and coheir to Francis Lord Dunsmore; Niece and coheir to john Lord Butler of Hatfeild Woodhall. Which Francis was soon after created Earl of Chichester, whereupon this Earl, upon the advancement of the said Francis to that dignity (at Oxford, 3 junii, 20 Car. 1.). obtained an Entail of the same Honour, for lack of issue-male of him, to himself, and the issue-male of his own body, by her the said Elizabeth. By whom he had issue four daughters; viz. Audrey, who departed this life unmarried; Penelope, who died young; Elizabeh, wedded first to josceline Earl of Northumberland, afterwards to Ralph, son and heir to Edward Lord M●untagu of Boughton; and another Penelope, who died in her Infancy. He lastly married the Lady Frances, daughter to William Duke of Somerset, widow of Richard Viscount Molineux; but by her had no issue.  
This Earl, being a person of much prudence, and sincere affections to King Charles the First, whom he faithfully served, throughout that redious time of his perplexed condition, by the late Calamitous Troubles; upon the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign, King Charles the Second, was deservedly made choice of for one of the Knight's Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and constituted Lord High Treasurer of England, 8 Sept. 12 Car. 2. And, departing this life at Southampton-House, near Ho●burne, in the Suburbs of London, 16 Maii, An. 1667. was buried at Tichfeild with his Ancestors.   

Evers.  
[35 Hen. 8.]  
THat this Surname, was first assumed, from the Lordship of Eure, in Com. Buck. where Hugh 
Hugh.  a younger son, to one of the Bacons of Werkworth, in Com. Northumb. (which Barons were afterwards known by the name of Clavering) did seat 
a Rot. Pip. 26 E. 1. Northumb.  himself, in the time of King Henry the Third, is out of doubt.  
To which Hugh succeeded john, 
〈◊〉.  his son 
b Rot. Pip. 26 E. 1. Northumb.  and heir; who, in 35 E. 1. obtained a Charter, 
c Cart. 35 E. 1. n. 65.  for Free-warren, in all his Demesn-lands, at Esby in Cleveland, in Com. Ebor. And, in 8 E. 2. was 
d Rot. Scoc. 8 E. 2. m. 3.  in that Expedition made into Scotland. This john being a Knight in 10 E. 2. was then constituted 
e Rot Scoc. 10 E. 2. m. 4.  one of the King's Commissioners, to Treat for a Truce with the Scots: and, in 12 E. 2. served again 
f Rot. Scoc. 12 E. 2. m. 11.  in the Scottish-Wars.  
From him descended 
g Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  Sir Ralph Eure 
Ralph.  Knight, who, having married 
h Ibid.  Catherine, one of the three daughters and coheirs of Sir William de Aton Knight, in 13 R. 2. made partition, 
i Ibid.  with the other coheirs, of those Lands, which were of their Inheritance; he being at that time Sheriff 
k 〈…〉  of Northumberland, and Governor of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tine: and, in 15 R. 2. Sheriff 
l Rot ●in 15 R. 2. m. 25.  of Yorkshire, as also Constable of the Castle at York. So likewise in 
m Rot. Fin. 19 R. 2. m. 19  19 R. 2. and again of Northumberland, in 
n Rot. ●in. 2● R. ●. m. 19  21 R. 2.  
To whom succeeded Ralph, 
Ralph.  his son 
o ●x col. R. Gl. S.  and heir. Which Ralph had issue 
p ●x col. R. Gl. S.  Sir William de Eure Knight, who married 
q ●x col. R. Gl. S.  Maud, a daughter to Henry Lord Fitz-Hugh; and had issue 
r ●x col. R. Gl. S.  by her Sir Ralph Eure Knight, his son and heir, slain 
s ●x col. R. Gl. S.  at T●uton-Field, in 1 E. 4.  
From whom descended Sir William Eure 
William.  Kt, made Captain 
t Pat. 30 H. 8▪ p. 6.  of the Town and Castle of Ba●wick upon tweed, in 30 H. 8. And, afterwards, being Warden 
u Ex. autogr. penes Ge●●gium D. Eure, an. 1562.  of the East-Marches towards Sco●land, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster 24 Febr. 35 H. 8. was advanced 
* Ex. autogr. penes Ge●●gium D. Eure, an. 1562.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm: By Elizabeth his wife, 
x Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  daughter to Christopher Lord Willoughby of Eresby, he had issue 
y Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  two sons; Ralph and Henry; and three daughters; Anne, married to Anthony Thorpe, of Conye- Thorpe in Com Ebor., Esquire; Muriel, to George Bows Esquire; afterwards to William Wieliff of Wicliff Esquire; and Margery to William Buckton, of Bellingsholme, in Holderness.  
Which Ralph (the eldest son) being a Knight 
a Pat. 28 H. 8. p. 4.  in 28 H. 8. was made Constable 
b Pat. 28 H. 8. p. 4.  of 〈◊〉- Castle: where he behaved himself so courageously, upon the siege thereof, the same year; in holding ᶜ it out, for the space of full six weeks, against those Northern-Rebels, then in Arms (by reason of the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries, the preceding year; calling that their Insurrection, The Pilgrimage of Grace) though he had not other assistance therein, than 
d Godw. p. 150.  his own Houshold-servants; nor any other Food, for the last Twenty days, but 
e Godw. p. 150.  bread and water; as that the King, for his good service there, made him Commander 
f Ibid.  in Chief of all his Forces, appointed for guarding the Marches towards Sco●land; which he defended 
g Ibid.  with great reputation, for divers years.  
And, in An. 1544. (36 H. 8.) being encouraged 
h Hist. of H. 8. by Herb. p. 525.  by the success, which the Lord Dacres and others had, in the taking of Dumfrize, and the spoils by them got, in that part of the Country: In the Winter following, with 
i Shows. Ann.  the men of Tindale, and Ridsdale, he entered upon another part, and laid all waste 
k Godw. p. 198.  betwixt jedburgh, and Relsou, then spoiled 〈◊〉; and afterwards returning 
l Herb. ut supra. p. 525.  to London, moved for a Reward for this Service. Whereupon, by the Duke of Norfolk's advice, the King gave 
m Herb. ut supra. p. 525.  him as much Land, as he could win from the Scots.  
Wherewith he grew so animated; as that, the next Spring (viz. in An. 1545.) he entered Scotland again, with about 
n H. 〈◊〉. p. 268. n. 60.  Four thousand men: But, being encountered at Halydorrigg, by the Earl of Arran, who, with three distinct Bataglia's beset him, he there lost 
p H. 〈◊〉. p. 268. n. 60.  his life; together with the Lord Ogle, and many other brave men: leaving issue 
q Ex. coll. ●. Gl. S.  by Margery his wife, daughter 
r Ex. coll. ●. Gl. S.  of Ralph Bowes of Stretlam, in the Bishopric of Durham, Esquire, three sons; William, Ralph, and Thomas: and two daughters 
s Ex coll. ●. Gl. S. ; Frances, afterwards married to Robert Lambton of Lambton, in Com. Palat. Dunelm. Esquire, and Anne to Lancelot Merfeild.  
But I return to William Lord Evers (his father) still living.  
In 5. E. 6. the Marquis of Northampton, being sent 
t Hayw. Hist. of E. 6. p. 123.  Ambassador into France, and to carry the Order of the Garter to the King of that Realm; he was one of the Lords, appointed 
u Hayw. Hist. of E. 6. p. 123.  to attend him thither. And, in 6 E. 6. constituted 
x Pat. 6. E. 6. p. 4.  Warden of the Middle-Marches toward Scotland, under john Dudley, than Duke of Northumberland. Moreover, in 4 and 5 Ph. & M. he was again made Captain 
y Pat. 4 & 5 Ph. & M. p. 3.  of Barwic upon tweed. So likewise in 
z Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  1 Eliz. And, in 12 Eliz. appointed to lead the Rearward of those Forces, then sent 
a Holingsh. p 1212. b. n. 10. Annal. Eliz per Camd.  under the command of the Earl of Sussex, Precedent of the North, against the Earls of Northumberland, and Westmorland, at that time in Rebellion.  
When he died I find not: but to him succeeded William 
William  his Grandson; viz. 
b Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  eldest son to Sir Ralph Eure Knight, so slain in Scotland, as before is observed.  
In 29 Eliz. this William Lord Eure, was constituted 
c Annal Eliz ut supra.  one of the Commissioners (with Edward Earl of Rutland, and others) to treat of a League with the Scots: whereupon they met 
d Annal Eliz ut supra.  with the Commissioners of that Realm at Barwick, in july the same year. And, in An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) by his Testament 
e Pears, vol. ● f. 1567.  bearing date 22 Dec. bequeathed to Ralph, his son and heir, Fifteen hundred pounds, towards the building of an House at jarrom. After which, viz. 12 Feb. An. 1593. (36 Eliz.) he departed 
f ● F. in officio Arm. 425 a.  this life, leaving issue, by Margaret his wife, daughter 
g ● F. in officio Arm. 425 a.  of Sir Robert Dimock Knight, four sons 
h ● F. in officio Arm. 425 a. ; Ralph, 
Ralph.  his son and heir; 2. Francis, who married Elizabeth, daughter of john Leonard of Knoll, in Com. Cantii, 3. William, 4. Charles: and three daughters: 1. Anne, wife of john Malory Esquire, son and heir to Sir William Malory Knight; Marry, married to Richard Goodrick of Ribstan, in Com. Ebor. Esquire, and Martha, to William Ayrmin Esquire.  
Which Ralph took to wife 
i ● F. in officio Arm. 425 a.  Mary, the only daughter of Sir john Dauney of Cessay, in Com. Ebor. Knight: and, in 5 jac. was constituted 
k Pat. 5. Jac. p. 26 in dorso.  the King's Lieutenant, within the principality of Wales: and, left ˡ issue William; who, by Lucia his wife, daughter of Sir Andrew noel of Dalby, in Com. Leic. Knight, had issue two sons; Ralph and William; 
William  and a daughter call●d Mary, married to Sir William Howard Kt, grandson to the Lord William Howard of Naworth. Which Ralph, having married Catherine, the daughter to Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour, died in his father's life time; leaving issue William, 
William.  who succeeded his Grandfather in his honour, but died unmarried.  
Whereupon William, his Uncle, being a Colonel for the late King Charles the First (of blessed memory) and slain in the Battle of Mars●on-moore, in Com. Ebor. An. 1645. leaving issue by ... his wife, daughter to Sir Thomas Denton of Hilsden, in Com. Buck Knight, only two daughters; viz. Margaret, married to Thomas Danby of Chorpe, in Mashamshire, in Com. Ebor. Esquire; and Mary, to William Palms of 〈◊〉 in the same County Esquire; the Title of Lord E●●e, resorted to George Eure, son of Horatio Eure, 
〈◊〉.  by Deborah his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs to ... Bret of ... in Com. Cantii.  
Which Horatio, was son of Francis Eure, second son to William Lord Eure, by Margaret, the daughter of Sir Robert Dimock beforementioned.  
But this George Lord Eure died a Ba●tchelor in the month of October, An 1672. leaving Ralph 
Ralph.  his brother and heir; who now (scili●et, An. 1674.) enjoyeth the honour.   

Sheffeild, Earl of Mulgreve.  
[1 E. 6.]  
OF this Family, whose ancient Seat 
a Ex Id. Itin. inte● Coll. R. Gl. S.  was at a Mannor-place, in the Isle of Axholme, in Com. Linc. called Hemmeswell (near the spital- Street) whence they came 
b Ex Id. Itin. inte● Coll. R. Gl. S.  to Butterwike, in that County, was 
c Polyd. Virg. p. 573. n. 30.  Robert Sheffeild; 
Robert.  who, in 2 H. 7. being 
d Polyd. Virg. p. 573. n. 30.  one of the Commanders in King Henry the Seventh●s Army, against john Earl of Lincoln, and his adherents, in the Battle of Stoke, near Newarke, shared in the honour of that Victory, then obtained.  
This Robert having been Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament, was also Recorder 
* Ex stemmate. Holingsh. p. 812. b.  of the City of London, being then a Knight. And, by Helen his wife, daughter and heir of Sir john Delves Knight, had issue ● Sir Robert Sheffeild of Butterwic Knight, who married 
r Ex stemmate. Holingsh. p. 812. b.  Margaret, the daughter of Sir john Zouch of Codnor, Knight, and by her had issue 
s Ex stemmate. Holingsh. p. 812. b.  Edmund; which Edmund, 
Edmund.  upon the 16th of February, 1. E. 6. (two days preceding that King's Coronation) was advanced 
e Pat. 1 ●. 6. p. 6. Hayw. p. 6▪  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Sheffeild of Butterwike: but, upon that Insurrection 
f Hayw. p. 71. & 73.  by the Commons of Norfolk, the next ensuing year, being one of the Nobles, which accompanied 
g Hayw. p. 71. & 73.  the Marquis of Northampton for the suppressing thereof, had the hard fate to lose his life in that good Service: for, his Horse falling 
h Hayw. p. 71. & 73.  into a Ditch at Norwich; and he thereupon pulling off his Helmet, to show those Rebels who he was, a Butcher slew 
i Hayw. p. 71. & 73.  him with a Club.  
By Anne his wife, 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. ●▪  daughter to john the Fifth of that name, Earl of Oxford, he left issue john his son and heir; and three daughters; 
* Ex. stemmate.  Frances, married to ... Metham of ... in Come ... Eleanore to Denzil Holles, second son to Sir William Holles of Houghton, in Com. Nott. Knight, and Elizabeth.  
Which john died in jan. An. 1568. (11 Eliz.) as may seem by the Probate of his Testament; 
l Sheffeild, qu. 1.  leaving issue by Douglass his wife, 
m Annal Eliz. per Camd.  daughter to William Lord Howard of Effyngham, Edmund 
Edmund.  his son and heir; and Elizabeth a daughter, married to Thomas Earl of Ormund. Which Edmund. in 25 Eliz. was 
n Ibid.  one of the English Lords, that, by the command of Q. Elizabeth, attended the Duke of Anjoy (who had stayed three months in England, as a Suitor to her) unto Antwerp. And, in An. 1588. (31 Eliz.) being 
o Ib.  in that notable Fight at Sea against the Spaniard, (then threatening an Invasion here) which, by the admirable conduct and courage of the English, was utterly broke and dissipated; in consideration of his valiant deportment in that memorable service, was then Knighted 
p Ib.  by the Lord Admiral.  
After this he was made Governor 
q Ib.  of Brill (a chief Port of Zealand) delivered unto Queen Elizabeth by the States of the United Provinces, as one of the Cautionary Towns, in consideration of the Moneys, lent to them, in aid against the Spaniard; and in 39 Eliz. surrendering 
r Ib.  his Trust there; Sir Francis Vere succeeded 
s Ib.  him therein. In that Queen's time, he was also made choice of for one 
t 〈◊〉. etc. of the Garter, per E. A.  of the Knight's Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter: and, in 14 jac. constituted 
u Pat. 14 Jac. p. 2●.  Precedent of the Council for the Northern parts of this Realm.  
Furthermore, upon the 7th of February, 1 Car. 1. he was created 
x Pat. 1. Car. 1.  Earl of Mulgreve. He married two wives; Ursula, the daughter of Sir Robert Tirwhit of Ketil●y, in Com. Linc. Knight, by whom he had issue six sons; 
y Annal R. Jac. ut supra.  viz. 1. Charles, who died unmarried; 2. Sir john Sheffeild Kt. 3. Edmund; 4. William, drowned in France. 5. Philip. (Which Sir john, Edmund, and Philip were unhappily drowned ᶻ in the passage at Whitgis●-Ferry, over the River Humber, in the month of December, An. 1614 (14 jac. in their father's life time.) And Sixthly George, who broke his neck in a new Riding-house, which his Father had made of an old Consecrated Chapel (as I have heard.) He had likewise issue by her nine daughters; First Magdalen, married to Walter Walsh, an Irishman. Secondly Elizabeth, first wedded to Sir Edward Swifft Knight, and afterwards to Sir john Bourchier Knight; Thirdly Mary, to Sir Ferdinando Fairfax Knight, son and heir to Thomas Lord Fairfax of ●ameron in Scotland; Fourthly Frances, to Sir Philip Fairfax Knight, brother to Ferdinando; 5. Douglas, 6. Triphena, to George a younger son to Sir Richard Verney of Cumpton- Murdak, in Com. Warr. Knight. As also Dorothy, Ursula, and Anne. His second wife was Mariana, daughter to Sir William Erwin Knight, by whom he had issue three sons, james, Thomas, and Robert; and two daughters, Margaret and Sarah.  
This Edmund Earl of Mulgreve died in October, An. 1646. being then Fourscore years of age.  
To whom succeeded Edmund 
Edmund.  his Grandson and heir, viz. son of Sir john Sheffeild Knight, his second son, beforementioned, by Grifild his wife, daughter to Sir Edmund Anderson Knight, sometime Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas.  
Which Edmund married Elizabeth, daughter to Leonel Earl of Middlesex: and died, coming up towards London, 21. Aug. An. 1658. leaving issue john 
john.  his son and heir, now Earl of Mulgrave; who was installed Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter upon the 29th of May, An. 1674. and is now one of the Gentlemen of the Royal Bedchamber to His Majesty King Charles the Second.   

Rich Earl of Warwick.  
[1 E. 6.]  
OF this Family, the first touching whom I have seen any considerable mention, is Richard Rich, 
〈◊〉  an opulent Mercer 
a 〈…〉  in London, who underwent the Office of Sheriff 
b 〈…〉  in that City, in An. 1441. (20. H. 6.) and Founded 
c 〈…〉  a certain Almeshouse at hodsdon in 〈◊〉. Which Richard departing 
d Ib. 285. a.  this life in An. 1469. (9 E. 4) was buried 
e 〈…〉  in the Church of St. Laurence in the jury, with this Inscription on his Tombstone; 
Respice quod opus est praesentis temporis aevum,  
Omne quod est, nihil est, praeter amare Deum.  leaving issue 
f Ib.  john 
john.  (who lieth interred 
g Ib.  in St. Thomas of Acres, commonly called Mercer's- Chapel.) and he Thomas 
Thomas Richart.  
h Ib. . Which Thomas had issue Richard; who, having been an industrious Student of the Laws in the Middle-Temple London, was, in 21 H. 8. made choice 
i Orig. Ju●id. 216. a.  of for the Autumn-Reader in that Honourable Society. Shortly after which, by degrees having sundry eminent employments, he arrived to great wealth and Honour: For, in 24 H. 8. he obtained the Office of 
k Pat. 24 H. 8. p. ●.  Attorney general in Wales, and the Marches thereof, for life; and, in 25 H. 8. (10 Octob.) was constituted 
l Pat. 25 H. 8. p. 1.  the King's Sollicitor-general.  
In 27 H. 8. he had a Grant 
m Pat. 27 H. 8. p. ●.  of the Office of Chirographer in the Court of Common-Pleas; and, about that time, visiting 
n Herb. Hist. of H 8. p. 393.  Sir Thomas Moor (late Lord Chancellor) than a prisoner in the Tower, used divers Arguments 
o Herb. Hist. of H 8. p. 393.  for persuading him to acknowledge the King's Supremacy in Spirituals, which for many ages had been attributed to the Pope. In which year, upon the dissolving of all those Religious Houses, whose yearly values, were not certified to be above Two hundred pounds, the King's Revenues being thereby not a little augmented, and a certain peculiar Court, called, The Court of Angmentation, by Act of Parliament erected 
* 27 H 8. cap. 27. , he was made Chancellor 
p Pat. 28 M. 8. p. 5.  thereof; and thereupon obtained a Grant 
q Pat. 28 M. 8. p. 5.  of the scite of the Priory of Lighes, with the Manor of sighs, thereto appertaining, in Com. Essex; as also of divers Lands in other places belonging to that Monastery  
In 36 H. 8. at the siege of Boloin●, he was 
r Herb. ut supra. p. 115.  one of the Commissioners appointed to Treat with the French, touching Peace; being 
s Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 23.  at that time Treasurer of the King's Wars, both there and in Scotland: and in 38 H. 8. (the King lying on his Deathbed) was constituted 
t Godw p 〈◊〉.  one of the Assistants to his Executors, in matters of great consequence.  
In 1 E. 6. (being then a Knight) he was, by Letters patent, bearing date 16 Feb. advanced 
u Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord rich (it being the fourth day before the Coronation) and, upon the Thirti●th of November following, constituted 
x Ibid, p. 3.  Lord Chancellor of England. But, in 5 E. 6. well observing ʸ the danger of the times, both by the Duke of Somercet's fall, and otherwise▪ and doubting 
z Hayw. p. 137.  what questions might arise in the ensuing Parliament; having accumulated 
a Hayw. p. 137.  to himself a very fair fortune, (like a discreet Pilot, who seeing a storm at hand, gets his Ship into Harbour) he made suit 
b Hayw. p. 137.  to the King, by reason of some bodily Infirmities, that he might be discharged of his Office. Which being granted, 
c Hayw. p. 137.  the Great Seal was delivered 
d Godw. p. 249.  to Thomas Goodrick Bishop of Ely: after which he lived many years; and at his own charge built 
* Weevers ●un. Mon. p. 606.  the Tower Steeple at Rochfort, in Com. Essex.  
By his Testament 
e Babington, cue ...  bearing date 12 Maii, 9 Eliz. he bequeathed his body to be buried in the parish Church of Felsted, in Com. Essex; and departed this life the next ensuing year, as may seem by the probate thereof, which bears date 3 junii, An. 1568. (10 Eliz.) leaving issue, by Elizabeth his wife, sister 
f Ex stemmate.  to William jenks Citizen of London, Robert 
g Babington ut supra.  his son and heir, and nine 
h Babington ut supra.  daughters; Margery married to Henry Pigot of Abington Esquire, Agnes to Edmund Mordant Esquire; Marry to Sir Thomas Wroth Knight; Dorothy to Francis Barley Esq Elizabeth to Robert Peyton Esquire; Winifrid, first to Sir Henry Dudley Knight, and afterwards to Roger Lord North; and Frances to john Lord Darcy of Chiche.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  succeeding him in his Honour, in 15 Eliz. was 
i Annal. 〈◊〉. per Camd.  one of the Peers, upon the Trial of Thomas Duke of Norfolk, and afterwards sent 
k Annal. 〈◊〉. per. Camd.  into France, with the Earl of Lincoln (Lord Admiral) and others, for concluding a League with the French, at Blois. In 16 Eliz. he was employed 
y Ib.  into Ireland with the Lord Darcie and others, but returned, 
z Ib.  upon occasion of private business, within a Month: and died 
* Dar●y, qu. 21.  in An. 1581. (23 Eliz.) as may seem by the probate of his Will, bearing date 7 junii the same year; leaving issue 
a Ex stemmate.  by Mary his wife, daughter 
b Ex stemmate.  and heir of George Baldri, son and heir to Sir Thomas Baldri Knight, Citizen of London, three sons, Robert his son and heir, Sir Edwin rich Knight, and Richard; as also one daughter called Elizabeth.  
Which Robert, in 40 Eliz. having been 
c Annal. Eli●▪ ut supra.  in that voyage with Robert Earl of Essex 
Robert ●arl of Warwick.  to Cadez; was, by Letters patent, bearing date at Westminster 6 Aug. 16 jac. (An. 1618.) advanced 
d Pat. 16 Jac. p 11.  to the Title of Earl of Warwick, and founded 
* Weevers Fun Mon. p. ●. 6.  an Almeshouse at Rochfort, in Com. Essex, for five poor men, and one aged woman. He married 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two wives; first Penelope, daughter to Walter Earl of Essex, who bore him three sons; Robert, who succeeded him in his Honours; Henry, afterwards created Earl of Holland; and Charles. Which Charles, being a Knight, was slain 
f Ibid.  in that voyage with the Duke of Buckingham to the Isle of the, in France, in An. 1627. And four daughters; Letice, first married to Sir George Carie of Cockington, in Com. Devon. Knight; and after to Sir Arthur Lake Knight, Penelope to Sir Gervase Clifton of Cl●fton, in Com Nott. Knight and Baronet; Essex to Sir Thomas Cheek of Pirgo, in Com. Essex Knight; and Isabel to Sir john Smith Knight, son to Sir Thomas Smith Knight, Farmer of the Customs, widow of Richard Rogers of Brimston, in Com. Dors. Esquire. But this Penelope, his first wife, forsaking him, married in his life time to Charles Earl of Devon.  
To his second wife he wedded 
g Ibid.  Frances, daughter to Sir Christopher Wray Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, widow of Sir George Paul of Snartford, in Com. Linc. Knight and Baronet, but by her had no issue: and departing 
h Ibid.  this life at Warwick- House in Holborn, 24 Martii, An. 1618. (within eight months after his Creation) was buried 
i Ibid. , with his Ancestor's at Fels●ed beforementioned.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  so succeeding him, married thrice; first 
k Ib.  Frances, the daughter and heir to Sir William Hatton, alias Newport Knight, (by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Sir Francis Gaudina Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas) and by her had issue four sons; Robert, and Charles who succeeded him; As also Henry and Hatton, who died unmarried. Likewise three daughters; Anne married to Edward, than Lord Mandevile, son and heir to Henry Earl of Manchester; Lucy to john Lord Roberts of Truro; and Frances to Nicholas Earl of Scarsdale. (Which Robert was Admiral for the Long Parliament, An. 1658.) And, departing this life upon the 18th day of April, An. 1658, was buried at Felstede. His grandson married Frances, the youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, then called Lord Protector.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his eldest son (made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the First.) Which Robert married Anne, daughter to William Earl of Devonshire; and by her had issue one son called Robert, who died in his life time without issue; and three daughters; Anne married to Thomas, son and heir to Sir john Barington of Barington- Hall, in Com. Essex, Baronet; Marry to ... St. john; and Essex to Daniel Finch, son to Heneage Lord Finch of Daventre, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England.  
This Robert died 29 Maii, An. 1659. and was also buried at Felstede.  
To whom succeeded, in his Honours, Charles 
Charles.  his brother. Which Charles married Mary, daughter to Richard the first Earl of ●ork, in Ire●and: and died upon the 24th of August, An. 1673. without issue; so that the dignity of Earl of Warwick, and those other Titles which he enjoyed, are thereupon divolved to his nearest kinsman of the male-line, viz. ... now Earl of Holland.   

Rich Earl of Holland.  
¶ ay Now come to Henry, 
Henry Earl of Holland.  second son to Robert the first Earl of Warwick, of this Family. This Henry being made Knight 
a Stows Ann.  of the Bath, at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales, in 8 jac. was afterwards, viz. 5 Nou. 15 jac. constituted 
b Annal. ●. Jac. per Camd.  Captain of the King's Guard (the Viscount Fenton, a Scotchman, then surrendering 
c Annal. ●. Jac. per Camd.  that place, upon composition:) and, by Letters patent, bearing date 8 Martii, 20 jac. was advanced 
d Pat. 20 Jac. p. 5.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Kensington. Immediately whereupon, he was employed into 
e Annal. R. Jac. ut ●upra.  Spain; Prince Charles being 
f Annal. R. Jac. ut ●upra.  there at that time, in order to a match with a daughter of that King. And, after the breach whereof, was (the next ensuing year) sent 
* ●ushw. Coll. p. 114.  into France, to make private enquiry, whether a Match there were fesible or not; and of this to advertise King james, before any Public Treaty were had to that purpose.  
Upon the 24th of Sept. 22 jac. being created 
g Pat. 22 Jac. p. 8.  Earl of Holland (a Province in Lincolnshire) he was shortly after installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter: And in 5 Car. made 
h Pat. 5 Car. p. 16.  Constable of Windsore-Castle: as also, in An. 1639. upon the first Insurrection of the Scots, constituted General of the Horse, in that Expedition, made by His Majesty, with a Royal Army, into that Realm.  
That the benefits which this Earl enjoyed through the bounty of that King (which I shall not stand here to enumerate) were of no little moment, there are those, yet living, who do very well know. Some being such, as, 'tis supposed that he did doubt, might have made him obnoxious to the predominant party, in the late Long-Parliament: and, that the consideration thereof caused him, not only to stand neutral, when His Majesty (of blessed memory) had most need of his help; but to dissuade the Earl of Essex (his near kinsman) than Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household, from continuing his attendance upon him, when (by reason of those unhappy Tumults, which endangered the safety of His Royal Person) he became necessitated, first to qui● Whitehall, and soon after to retire to a farther distance. Yet, at last, when he visibly discerned, that those great Pretenders for the Preservation of Religion and Laws, had subdued all the King's Forces; and that his Majesty, being made a Prisoner by them, was put under strict Guards in the Isle of Uviht; he then cordially put himself in Arms, with some other Loyal Persons, in order to the Restoration of his distressed Master: But miscarrying in the design, at Kingston upon Thames 7 julii, An. 1648. was speedily pursued, as also soon after taken, and kept fast locked up in the Tower of London, till some time after the Cruel Martyrdom of that Good King: And then being adjudged to death, by the same High Court of justice (for so they called it) which had been Fleshed in Blood, by the Murder of their Lawful Sovereign; notwithstanding all the Arguments which his Friends could use to save him whereof his preventing the Earl of Essex from continuing with the King (without whose countenance they had not been able to raise an Army) was not the least; they caused his Head to be cut off, before the Gates of Westminster-Hall, upon the Ninth of March, next ensuing.  
By Isabel his wife, daughter 
* Ca●al of Nob. by R. B.  and heir to Sir Walter Cope of Kenfington, in Com. Midd. Knight, he left issue four sons; Robert, Charles, Henry, and Cope: and five daughters; Frances, married to William Lord Paget; Isabel to Sir james Thin of Long-Lete, in Com. Wilts. Knight; Susanna to james now Earl of Suffolk, Mary to ... Campbel a Scotchman, of the Earl of Argile's family; and Diana who died unmarried.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  succeeding him in his Honours, took to wife first ... daughter to Sir Arthur Ingram of Temple- Newsam in Com. Ebor., Knight; by whom he had issue divers children, which died in his life time. He secondly married Anne, daughter of Edward Earl of Manchester; by whom he had issue ...  
And departed this life ... Aprilis, Anno 1675.  
To whom succeeded ... his son and heir.   

Lord Wharton.  
1 Edw. 6.  
OF this family, which is of great Antiquity in the County of We●●morland, taking its denomination from a fair Lordship of that name, situate upon the Bank of the River Eden, was Sir Thomas Wharton 
Thomas.  Knight, Governor 
a Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 4.  of the Town and Castle of Carl●sle in 33 H. 8. In 34 H. 8. upon an Incursion 
b Stows Ann.  of the Scots, to the number of Fifteen thousand men, this Sir Thomas, than Warden of the Marches, assisted by Sir William Musgrave, appearing but with Three hundred, put 
c Stows Ann.  them into such an apprehension, that the Duke of Norfolk with his whole Army were at hand, that they presently fled in so great disorder, that the Earls of Ca●sills and Glenearne, with divers other persons of note, were taken 
d Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 525.  prisoners. And, in 36 H. 8. with the Lord Dacres and others, marching into Scotland; was at the taking 
e Ib. p. 525.  of Dumfrize. Whence they brought away much spoil; forcing 
f Ib. p. 525.  the Scots to a Treaty, and to give Hostages for the observance of the Articles then agreed on.  
In 1 E. 6. being Warden 
g Hayw. p. 28.  of the West-Marches, with the Earl of Lenox (who had an Army of Five thousand men) he entered 
h Hayw. p. 28.  Scotland, and won the Church of Anan: for which, and other his faithful services, he had summons 
i Journal of Parl.  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, before the end of that year. And ●n. 2 & 3 Ph. & M. was constituted 
k Pat. 2 & 3 Ph. & M. p. 2.  Warden of the Middle-marches, upon the 30th of july. Also, upon the 16th of December next ensuing, he was made 
l Ibid, p. 7.  General-warden of all the Marches towards Scotland, and Governor of Barwick: and in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. joined 
m Pat. 4 & 5 Ph & M. p. 8. in dorso.  with the Earl of Northumberland, in the Wardenship of the Midle-marches.  
He married two wives; first Eleanore, daughter to Bryan Stapleton of Wigh●●l, in Com. Ebor. Esquire, by whom he had issue 
n ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 25. b. Lib. cedal. f. 104. Ebor.  Thomas his son and heir, and Henry: and two daughter; joan, married to William Penington of Moncaster, in Com. Cumbr. Esquire; and Anne to Sir Richard Musgrave of Harcla-Castle, in Com. Westmorl. Knight. And secondly Anne, the daughter of George Earl of Shrewsbury; and departed 
o ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 25. b. Lib. cedal. f. 104. Ebor.  this life 23 Aug. An. 1568. (10 Eliz.)  
Which Thomas, so succeeding him in his honour, was 
p ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 25. b. Lib. cedal. f. 104. ●bor.  48 years of age at his Father's death: and having married 
q cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, the daughter to Robert, Earl of Essex; by her had issue Philip his son and heir: and two daughters; Mary married to ... Gower of ... in Com. Ebor. and Anne to William Wolrich of ... in Com. Sussex, Esquire, and died 
q cattle of Nob. by R. B.  14 Eliz the said Philip being at that time seventeen 
r cattle of Nob. by R. B.  years of age.  
Which Philip 
Philip.  took to wife 
s Ibid.  Frances, daughter to Henry ●arl of Cumberland: and by her had issue two sons; viz. Sir George Wharton, Knight of the Bath; who married 
t Ibid.  Anne, daughter to john Earl of Rutland▪ and was slain in a Duel by Sir james Steward Knight, upon the eighth of November, An. 1609. leaving no issue; And Sir Thomas Wharton Knight. Which Sir Thomas took to wife Philadelphia, the daughter to Robert Earl of Monmouth; and having issue by her two sons, Philip, and Thomas; died in his father's life time (viz. 17 Apr. 20 jac.) and was buried at Easby near Richmund, in Yorkshire.  
This Philip had likewise issue three daughters; Margaret, married to Edward Lord Wotton; Eleanore to William Thwaytes of Long- Marston in Com. Ebor., Esquire, and Frances to Sir Richard Musgrave of Edenhale, in Com. Cumbr. Knight of the Bath, and Baronet. And departing this life upon the Twenty sixth day of March, An. 1625. was buried at Healey, in the County of the City of York. Leaving Philip his grandson (viz. eldest son to Sir Thomas, who died in his life time) his successor in his honour.  
Which Philip 
Philip.  arrived to his full age in An. 1634. and married three wives, Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Roland Wandesford of Pickhay, in Com. Ebor. Knight, Attorney of the Court of Wards; by whom he had issue one only daughter, called Elizabeth, married to Robert (than Lord Willoughby of Eresby) now Earl of Lindsey, and Lord Great Chamberlain of England. Secondly jane, the daughter and heir of Arthur Goodwin of Upper Winchendon, in Com. Buck. esquire; by whom he hath had issue two sons, Thomas, and Goodwin; and four daughters; Anne married to William Carr a Scotchman (only son to William Carr Groom of the Bedchamber to King james.) Margaret to Major Dunch of Pusey, in Com. Berk. Esquire; Marry to William Thomas, son and heir of Edmund Thomas of Wennoe, in Com. Glamorgan Esquire, and Philadelphia. He thirdly married Anne, daughter to the said William Carr, Groom of the Bedchamber to King james (widow of Edmund Popham Esquire) by whom he hath one son, called William.  
Which Thomas (son and heir apparent to this Philip Lord Wharton) hath married Anne, one of the two daughters and coheirs to Sir Henry Lee of Dichley, in Com. Oxon. Baronet.   

Lord Paget.  
[4 E. 6.]  
THe first mention I find of any bearing this name, who arrived to the dignity of Peerage, is William Paget; 
William  a person naturally endowed with excellent parts, as may seem by his ascent from so low a condition to those high Preferments, whereunto, by sundry degrees, he attained; being son a to ... Paget. one of the Sergeants at Mace, in the City of London, who was born 
b Ex c●ll. Samps Erdswike, at.  near Wednsbury, in Staffordshire, of mean Parentage, where 〈◊〉 were some of that generation, till of late years, remaining: so that he might well say with the Poet, 
— Et quae non fecimus ipsi  
Vix ea nostra voco.  For, in 23 H. 8. by reason of his great abilities, he came to be 
c Pat. 23 H. 8. p. ●.  one of the Clerks of the Signet: And, in 32 H. 8. Clerk 
d Pat 32 H. ●. p. 2.  of the Council. As also Clerk 
e Ibid. p. 6.  of the Privy-seal, with the Fee of Thirty pounds per annum: and, soon after that, Clerk 
f Pat. 33 H 8. p. 2.  of the Parliament for life. In all which employments, he deported himself with such sedulity and prudence, as that, in 33 H. 8. he was sent 
g Herb. Hist of H. 8 p. 470.  Ambassador into France; and, upon his return from that honourable Negotiation, made one of the principal Secretaries of State; for so I find 
h Pat. 35 H 8. p. 5.  him in 35 H. 8. Moreover, in 36 H. 8. (being then a Knight) he was constituted 
i Pat. 36 H. 8. p 26.  one of the Commissioners, to Treat with Matthew Earl of Lenox, touching 
k Herb. ut supra, p. 509.  the advancement of King Henry the Eighth's Interst in Scotland; whereupon ˡ that Earl was to marry the Lady Margaret Douglas, King Henry's Niece. And, the same year attending 
m Ibid, p. 515.  that King, in his Expedition to Boloin, was associated 
n Ibid, p. 515.  with the Earl of Hertford and others, to Treat with the Ambassadors of France, in order to a general accord betwixt both Realms.  
In 37 H. 8. he obtained a grant 
o Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 16.  to himself, and john Mason Esquire (than Secretary to the King, for the French Tongue) and the survivor of them, of the Office of Master of the Posts, with the Fee of Sixty six pounds thirteen shillings four pence per an. And, in 38 H. 8 was 
p Herb. ut supra, p. 542. Stows Ann.  one of the Commissioners, which treated of, and concluded a Peace with the French. Shortly after which, the King lying on his Deathbed, he was constituted 
q Godw. p. 205.  one of his Executors, and appointed 
r Godw. p. 205.  one of the Council to his successor King Edward the Sixth: In the second year of whose Reign, he obtained a grant 
s Pat. 2 E 6. p. 2.  in Fee of that House, without Temple-Barr, in the City of London, then called Exeter-place (formerly belonging to the Bishops of that See:) as also of a certain parcel of ground, lying within the Garden of the Middle-Temple, adjoining thereto. Which House he transformed into a new Fabric for his own habitation, and called it Paget-House. But long it held not that name, being from after-owners called next Leicester-House, and at length Essex-House.  
The next thing which I find memorable of him, is; that, in 4 E. 6. he was sent Ambassador 
t Godw. p. 240.  to the Emperor, Charles the Fifth, to signify, how King Edward, being on the one side distressed by the Scots, and on the other by the French; likewise miserably rend by intestine divisions at home, necessity required speedy Succours from him; else that he must submit to an inconvenient Peace with France. And, upon the Third of December the same year, being 
u Journal of Parl.  then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, controller of the King's Household, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; and called 
x Journal of Parl.  by Writ to the Parliament then sitting, by the name of Lord Paget of Beaudsert (in Com. Staff.) he took his place 
y Journal of Parl.  there amongst the rest of the Peers. After which, upon the 19th of january next ensuing, he had 
z S●o●es Ann. Godw. p. 240.  his solemn creation to that honour: and, within three days following▪ was scent, 
a 〈…〉  with the Earl of Bedford, and Sir john Mason, again to treat of Peace with the French.  
Notwithstanding all which great services, such enemies he had; that, in 5 E. 6. upon 
b Ibid, p. 132.  the fall of the Duke of Somerset (whose ruin was effected by the contrivance of Dudley Duke of Northumberland) against whom, the principal charge was 
c Ibid, p. 132.  that he had designed the Murder of some Noblemen at Pager-House; this Lord was sent 
d Ibid, p. 132.  to the Tower, and bereaved 
e Godw. p. 229.  of his Ensigns of the Garter. But Money being not a little wanting 
f Hayw. p. 156, & 157.  at that time, whereupon several persons were put 
g Hayw. p. 156, & 157.  out of Office, and some of them grievously fined 
h Hayw. p. 156, & 157. ; he was charged 
i Hayw. p. 156, & 157.  with selling the King's Lands, and Timber-woods without Commission: also, that he had taken great Fines for Lands belonging to the Crown, and applied them to his own proper use; and that he had made Leases in reversion, for more than One and twenty years. For which offences he surrendered 
k Ibid.  his Office; and submitting 
l Ibid.  himself to be fined at the King's pleasure, his mulct was set 
m Ibid.  at Six thousand pounds; whereof Two thousand were remitted, upon condition, that the other four should be paid within the compass of that year. All which he endured with manly parence (saith my Author 
o Hayw. ut supra. ) knowing right well, that he held the residue of his Estate upon the Courtesy of those who hated him at the heart. Nevertheless, though he then sped so ill, through the potency of those, who were most predominant, during the life of that young King, it fared better with him shortly after: For, upon the death of King Edward, and endeavours of some, to advance the Lady jane Grace to the Royal Throne; he joined 
p Godw. p. 272.  with the Earl of Arundel, the chiefest Champion of Q. Mary; and, after she was Proclaimed Queen in the City of London, road 
q Godw. p. 272.  post with him that night, to give her notice thereof: For which respect, he had such high esteem from her, as that soon after her marriage with King Philip, he was sent 
r Ibid; p. 307.  Ambassador (together with the Lord Hastings) unto the Emperor (than at Brussels) to signify their joynt-desires to see Cardinal Pole; to the end, that by his Authority, the Church of England, at that time in much disorder, by reason of the Schism (for so it was then called) might be rectified. And, upon the 29th of january, 2 & 3 Ph. & M. was made 
s Pat 2 & 3 Ph. & M. p. ●  Lord Privy-seal.  
By his Testament 
u Chair, qu. 27.  (whereunto is no date, but proved 1 julii, An. 1563. 5 Eliz.) wherein he styles himself Knight of the Garter; he bequeathed his body to be buried at Drayton, in Com. Midd. in case he should depart this life within forty miles thereof; or else at Burton (id est Burton super Trent, in Com. Staff.) if within forty miles of that place: and gave to Henry his son and heir, the inheritance of his Mansion-house, in the Parish of St. Clement's, without Temple-Barr in London, called Paget's - Place. After which, the next ensuing year, he departed 
x Ib.  this life, being then very aged: and was buried 
y Sheffeild, qu. 11.  at Drayton, before-specified; though his Lady, and his son Thomas, erected a very stately Monument to his Memory, above the Choir in the Cathedral at 〈◊〉 (where the Shrine of St. Chad formerly stood) which Monument, together with that beautiful Church, was, by the fury of those 〈◊〉 people, who were predominant, in the time of the late Usurpation, utterly destroyed; whereon this following Insciption, which I had transcribed from it many years before, stood engraven. Illustri heroi, piae memoriae, domino Gulielmo Paget, equiti maxime honorati ordinis Garterii; Regulo, seu Baroni de Beaudesert; potentissimi Principis Henrici Octavi, ad Carolum quintum Imperatorem, semper augustum, & Franciscum Gallorum Regem Christianissimum, Legato sapientissimo; ejusdem Principis principi, Secretario, & Consiliario fidelissimo; inter alios hujus potentissimi regni Administratori, in Testamento regio nominato. Ducatus Lancastriae, (regnante Edovardo) Cancellario dignissimo▪ Hospitii regii Censori, seu Contrarotulatori prudentissimo: Privati Sigilli serenissin●● Reginae Mariae Custodi sanctissimo: Illustrissimae Reginae Elizabethae seni Charissimo, senatori gravissimo; & optime de patri● su●, & bonis omnibus merito. Necnon dominae Annae fidelissimae conjugi suae, & domino Henrico utriusque charissimo filio, & Katherinae Henrici uxori dulcissimae; praedicta Anna clarissima foemina, & domina Catherina, uxor dicti Henrici suavissima; & praenobilis vir dominus Thomas Paget, in praesentiâ Regulus de Beaudesert, de sententiâ & ultimâ voluntate dictorum Gulielmi & Henrici, animis libentissimis, & summo studio officii memores, posuere. Leaving issue 
z Ex coll 〈…〉.  by Anne his wife, daughter and heir to ... Preston of ... in Com. Lanc. three sons; Sir Henry Paget Knight, Thomas, and Charles'; and five daughters; Elianore, first married to ... Palmer, afterwards to Sir Roland Clerk Knight. Grisild, first to Sir William Waldgrave Knight, and after to Sir Thomas Rivet Knight. joan to Sir Thomas Kitson Knight. Dorothy to Thomas Willoughby, son of Sir Henry Willoughby of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. Knight; and Anne Sir Henry ...  
Which Henry 
Henry  succeeding him in his honour, had summons 
a Journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 8 Eliz. and took his place 
b Journal of Parl.  there, upon the Thirtieth of September accordingly. And, by his Testament, 
c Sheffeild, qu. 11.  bearing date 27 Nou. An. 1568. (11 Eliz.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish-Church of West- Drayton in Com. Midd., near to the place where the body of his Father lay interred: appointing, that a convenient Tomb should be erected over the Graves of his Father and Mother, and his own Grave: and died shortly after; for the Probate thereof bears date, upon the fourth of May next following; leaving issue, by Catherine his wife, daughter 
d Ex coll. Samps. Erdswike, a●.  of Sir Henry Knevet Knight, one sole daughter, his heir, called Elizabeth, married 
e Ex coll. Samps. Erdswike, a●.  to Sir Henry Lee Knight.  
Whereupon, Thomas 
Thomas.  his brother succeeding him in this honour, had summons 
f Journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 13 Eliz. and took his place there accordingly, upon the fourth of April. But, in 27 Eliz. being zealously affected 
g Annal 〈◊〉. pe● Camd.  to the Romish-Religion; and, fearing to be entrapped by the subtle artifices of Robert Earl of Leicester, and Secretary Walsingham, he got into 
h Annal. 〈◊〉. pe● Camd.  France. Some discoveries there were by Letters, which betrayed his w●ll-wishes to the Queen of Scots; for which, in 29 Eliz. he was attainted 
i Ibid.  in Parliament, as was also 
k Ibid.  his Brother Charles. After which, in 32 Eliz. he died at Brussels; leaving issue 
l E● coll▪ prae●. S●mps. ●r●swike.  by Nazaret his wife, daughter of Sir Henry Newton Knight, William his son and heir.  
Which William, 
William.  in 39 Eliz. was 
m Annal. ●liz. p●r Cam●.  with the Earl of Essex in that notable Voyage to Cadez. And, being restored 
n ●ou●nal of Parl.  to his Lands and Honour, in the Parliament, held 1 jac. left issue, by Mary his wife, daughter and coheir to Henry Knolles, Esquire (a younger son to Sir Francis Knolles, Knight of the Garter, and Treasurer of the Household to Queen Elizabeth) William his son and heir, made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the First: as also two other sons; Henry, and Thomas, who both died unmarried. And four daughters; Elizabeth, married to Sir William Hicks of Ruckholt, in Com. Essex Baronet; Dorot●y died unmarried. Catherine to Sir An●hony Irby of Boston, in Com. Linc. Baronet; and Anne, first wedded to Sir Simon Harecourt of Stanton- Harcourt, in Com. Oxon. Knight, and afterwards to Sir William Waller of Osterley Park, in Com. Midd. Knight: and, departing this life about the end of August, An. 1628. was buried at Drayton, with his Ancestors.  
Which William, 
William.  his son and heir, succeeding him in his honour, married the Lady Frances, one of the daughters of Henry late Earl of Holland, by whom he hath had issue three sons; viz. William his son and heir, who married Frances, the daughter to Francis Pierpoint, late of Not●ingham Esquire, a younger son to Robert Earl of Kingston super Hull. And seven daughters; 1. Isabella, who died unmarried; 2. Lettuce, wedded to Sir Richard Hampden of Great-Hampden, in Com. Buck. esquire. 3. Elizabeth, yet unmarried; 4. Frances, married to Roland Hunt of Boreatton, in Com. Salop. Esquire. 5. Penelope, to Philip Foley of Prestwood, in Com. Staff. Esquire. 6. Diana, to Henry As●●urst, Citizen of London; and 7. Anne, who died unmarried.   

Lord Darcie of Chich.  
5 Edw. 6.  
THat this Family is a branch of that, which hath long flourished in the Counties of lincoln and York (whereof I have, in the first Volume of this Work, already discoursed) there is no doubt at all to be made, though I never could yet find when it first came thence: Nor seen any thing memorable thereof till 8 H. 5. that Robert Darcie 
〈◊〉  was Eschaetor 
a 〈…〉  for the County of Essex. Who, having been first a Clerk 
b 〈…〉  to a Lawyer, afterwards married 
c 〈…〉  a rich Merchant's Widow of Ma●don, that had a par● in three or four ships at Sea, and purchased 
d 〈…〉  Lands in those parts▪ Which widow, called Ali●e, being daughter 
e 〈…〉  and coheir to ... F●●z-Langl●y, died 
f 〈…〉  in 26 H. 6. and was buried 
g 〈…〉  in the Chapel of the H●ly Trinity, within the Church of All Hallows in Maldon, with this Robert, 
Robert.  her Husband; who left issue 
h 〈…〉  two sons; viz. Sir Robert Darcie of Danberie, Knight, and john Darcie of Tolshunt.  
Which Sir Robert, departing 
i Ibid.  this life, in 9 E. 4. left issue 
k Ibid.  Thomas 
Thoma●.  (squire for the Body to King Henry 6th, and King Edward 4th) who died 
l Ibid.  in 1▪ H. 7. And he Roger, 
m Ibid.  squire of the Body to K. Henry the 7th, who, by Elizabeth his wife▪ daughter 
n Ibid.  of Sir Henry Wentworth Kt, had issue another Thomas 
Roger. Thomas.  
o Ibid. ; who, in 36 H. 8. being then a Knight, was constituted 
p Pat 36 ●. 8. p. 18.  Master of the King's Artillery (now called Master of the Ordinance) within the Tower of London: as also Gentleman 
q Pat. 37●● p 16.  of the Privy-Chamber, in 37 H. 8. And, in 5 E. 6. being then 
r Pat. 5 ●. 6. p. 4.  Vice-chamberlain of the King's Household, Captain of the Guard, and one of the four principal Knights of his Privy-Chamber, upon the fifth of April, was advanced 
s Pat. 5 ●. 6. p. 4.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the name of Lord Darcie of Chiche▪ whereupon he had summons to the Parliament then sitting, and took his place 
t Journal o● Parl.  upon the 23d d of january accordingly. But, in An. 1558. (5 & 4 Ph. & M.) being then Knight 
u 〈…〉  of the most Noble Order of the Garter▪ and residing at Wivenho● in Com. Essex, he declared his Testament 
x 〈…〉 ; whereby, as to his Interment and Funeral, he committed it wholly to the Order of Holy Church; and dying within less than two years after 〈◊〉 for the Probate thereof bears date 14 Martii ●●60.) was buried 
y I. 13. in officio, Arm. f. 69. ●.  at St. Osythes▪ leaving issue, by Elizabeth his wife, 
z Lel. I●in. vol. 6. f. ●6.  daughter to john Earl of Oxford, john his son and heir: as also two other sons; Alberic, who died 
a Lel. I●in. vol. 6. f. ●6.  at New●aven▪ and Robert: And two daughters; 〈◊〉 married 
b Loftes ut supra.  to Richard Suthwell of Wood-Rysing, in Com. Norff. Esq and Constance to 
c I. 13. ut s●pra.  Edmund Pyrton of Bentley, in Com. Essex.  
Which john, 
john.  being summoned to Parliament in 1 Eliz. took his place 
d Journal. of Parl.  there 25 jan. the same year: and, in 16 Eliz. accompanied 
e Annal. Eli●. per Camd.  Walter Earl of Essex into Ireland. This john, having married 
f cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Frances, daughter of Richard Lord Rich (Lord Chancellor of England) departed 
g FF. in offic. Arm. 234. a.  this life in 23 Eliz. leaving issue Thomas his son and heir; and john a younger son, who died 
h Stow's Survey, p. 324. a.  unmarried: as also Mary a daughter, wife 
i ●x stemma●e.  of Robert Lord Lumley.  
Which last mentioned Thomas, 
Thomas.  upon the fifth of july, An. 1621. (19 jac.) was created 
k Pat. 19 Jac. p. ●.  Viscount Colchester for life, with remainder to Sir Thomas Savage of Rock-Savage▪ in Com. Cestr. Knight and Baronet, and to the heir male of his body, by Elizabeth his wife, eldest daughter to him the said Thomas.  
Moreover, upon the fourth of Nou. 2 Car. 1. he was advanced 
l Pat. 2 Car. 1● p. 5.  to the dignity of an Earl, by the title of Earl Rivers; with remainder to the said Sir Thomas Savage, for lack of issue male of his own body. And, having wedded 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Mary, the daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Kitson Kt. had issue 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  by her, one only son, called Thomas; and four daughters. Which Thomas married 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  the daughter and heir to Sir john Fitz of South ●avistoke in Com. Devon., Knight, widow of Sir Alan Perci, Knight, and died 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  in his life-time without issue. His four daughters were these, 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  Elizabeth, married to the before-specified Sir Thomas Savage; Mary to Roger Manwood Esquire (son to Sir Peter Manwood Knight of the Bath) Penelope, first to Sir George Trenchard, son and heir to Sir George Trenchard, of UUolveton, in Com. Dors. Knight, after to Sir john Gage of Fixley, in Com. Suss. Baronet, and Susan, who died unmarried.  
This Earl Rivers died at London; 21 Feb. An. 1639. (15 Car. 1.) and was buried in the Church of St. Osythes, at Chich, beforementioned.   

john Lord Williams of Tame.  
[1 Mariae.]  
BEfore I come to the advancement of this john, unto the degree and dignity of a Baron, it will not be improper to take notice by what steps he ascended to that honour.  
As to his Parentage, he was 
a E. 13 in officio Arm. f. 96 b▪  of the same Family with Sir Richard William's Knight, who assumed the surname of Cromwell, in the time of King Henry the Eighth, viz. second 
b In officio Ar●.  Son to Sir john Williams of Burfeild▪ in Com. Berks. Knight, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter and Co-heir to Richard More, of Burfeild Esquire, (the name of his elder Brother being Reginald Williams.)  
The first mention I find of him, in reference to his preferment, is in 18 H. 8. he being then 
c Ex ipso autog. in Armario C●r●arum apud Ricot. an. 1●61●  a servant to that King; having also ten pounds per annum granted 
d Ex ipso autog. in Armario C●r●arum apud Ricot. an. 1●61●  to him by Patent, for the keeping of a Greyhound. And in 27 H. 8. was Clerk 
e Pat. 27 H. 8. p. 2.  of the King's Jewelhouse. By which means getting interest at Court, he obtained a Patent 
f Pat. 27 H. 8. p. 2.  for the office of Master or Treasurer of the same Jewelhouse. But Thomas Cromwell, then Secretary of State, being too strong for him, forced him to surrender 
g Pat. 27 H. 8. p. 2.  it; and to accept of another, 
h Pat. 27 H. 8. p. 2.  jointly with himself, so as to share the profits thereof betwixt them, and the survivor to enjoy it wholly.  
By which, and other means, getting wealth; in 30 H. 8. he purchased 
i Ex a●tog. apud Ricot ut supra.  the Manors of great Ricott, and little Ricott, in Com. Oxon. from Giles Heron of Shakelwell, in Com. Mid. Esquire, Son of john Heron, sometime Treasurer of the Chamber to King H. 8. to whom Sir Richard Fowler Knight, (Son to Richard, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster) had formerly sold 
k Ex a●tog. apud Ricot ut supra.  them. And in 31 H. 8. (being 
l Ibid.  then a Knight) obtained a Grant 
m Ibid.  of the chief Stewardship of the Manors of Grafton and Hertwell, in Com. North. with the keepership of the Parks there: as also 
n Ibid.  of the Manors of Wytham, Weston, on the Green, and Botley, in Com. Oxon. And in 38 H. 8. was constituted 
o Ibid.  chief supervisor of all the Swans within the River of Thames, and all other waters in England, excepting those of the Duchy of Lancaster.  
Moreover, in 36 H. 8. he had a special Patent 
p Ex autog. ap●d Ricot.  for retaining of ten persons, Gentlemen, and Yeomen, in his Household; and to give Livery Badges to them: and in 38 H. 8. another Grant, 
q Ex autog. ap●d Ricot.  bearing date 2 jan. of the office of Treasurer of the Court of Augmentation.  
Furthermore, in 2 E. 6. he was made Steward 
r Ibid.  of all the Lands, belonging to Robert, then Bishop of Oxford, the remainder to Francis his Son; with an annual Salary of six pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, for that service. And upon the death of King Edward, 
* Holinsh. p. 1086. b. n 60.  the six, being one of the first that appeared 
s Annal. R. Mari●● pet God●. Stow● Ann.  for Queen Mary; in consideration thereof, and other his faithful services to that Queen, was solemnly created 
t Annal. R. Mari●● pet God● Stow● Ann.  Lord Williams of Came, at her Palace of St. james 's, upon the fifth day of April, in the first year of her Reign, (though his Patent be not enroled) having also his Writ of Summons 
u Journal of Parl.  to the Parliament, then sitting at Westminster, (which began by Prorogation, upon the second day of that Month) where he took his place 
x Journal of Parl.  the same fifth day accordingly.  
After which, before the end of that year, surrendering 
y Ex autog. apud Ricot, ut sup●a.  his Office of Treasurer of the Court of Augmentation, he had a Grant 
z Ex autog. apud Ricot, ut supra.  from that Queen, of three hundred and twenty pounds per annum, in lieu thereof, during his life, and upon her Marriage with King Philip of Spain▪ was made 
a Ex autog. apud Ricot, ut supra.  Lord Chamberlain of the Household to that King.  
Nor had he less favour from Queen Elizabeth, being in the first year of her Reign, constituted 
b Ibid.  Lord Precedent of her Council, in the Principality of Wales, and Marches of the same. Whereupon he went 
c Ibid.  to Ludlow, and there residing by his Testament 
d M●llers●. qu. 11.  bearing date 18 Martii the same year, bequeathed to his Executors for ever, the Inheritance of the impropriate Rectories, and Parsonages of Brill, O●eley, Burstall, and East-●eston, to found a Free● School, in the Town of Tame, and with the profits thereof, to provide a Schoolmaster, and an Usher for ever. As also certain Lands in Sy●enham, for the augmentation of the Almshouse in Tame, and increase of the maintenance for the poor therein. He likewise bequeathed to the Earl of Bedford, all his Armour for his own Body, and his Bay Courser, with the Furniture and Sword pertaining to the same Armour. To his Daughters Norris and Wenman, each of them one standing Cup, with a cover gilt; and to his Brother the Lord Wentworth, his best Gown, ●urred with Sables.  
Of which Testament (amongst others) he constituted 
e Hist. of Camb●ia p. 400.  Robert d' Oily of Merton, and William Plaice of Lurgyshall, in come. Buck. his Executors; who purchasing 
f Ibid.  other Lands, for the support of the same School and Alms house, to the yearly value of fifty seven pounds▪ two shillings and five pence, enfeoffed 
g Ibid.  the Warden and Scholars of New-Colledge, in Oxford, and their Successors therein, to the uses beforementioned. Appointing, that the nomination of the Head Schoolmaster, should be by the same Robert d' Oily, and William Plaice, and the Survivor of them: but afterwards by the Warden and Scholars of New-Colledge, and their Successors for ever: And to have yearly for his Stipend, the sum of twenty six pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence; and the Usher thirteen pounds, six shillings and eight pence, to be paid quarterly. Which Almshouse to consist of five poor Men, and one Woman; towards whose maintenance, the sum of seven pounds and four shillings yearly was given, and a new Gown every fourth year, with eight shillings per annum, for the keeping of his Tomb.  
Departing 
h I●id.  this life, in the Castle at Ludlow, 14 Oct. next ensuing the date of this his Testament, he was buried in the midst of the Chancel at Tame, where standeth a fair Tomb erected to his memory, whereon do lie the Portraitures of himself, and one of his Wives, in white Marble, (but with their heads towards the East.) and on the one side thereof, upon a Plate of Brass this Inscription;  
Epitaphium domini johannis Williams, equitis aurati Baronis à Thame; qui obiit xiv. die, Oct. An. Dom. 1559.  
Parva tegit cineres Gulielmidis urna johannis:  
Null a tegent tanti secula facta viri.  
Quem dotes animi, fortunae dotibus ultro  
Ornavit, sortis munere plus meritum;  
Nam potuit virtus meritis si acquirere fortis,  
Munera, divitias, vir bonus Ecce tulit.  
Tam bonus, ut merito cunctis charissimus esset  
Ordinibus, titulis major & ille suis.  
Si quaeris? stirpe satus non vilis; Equestri,  
Factus eques; Procerum, post procer unus erat.  
Regum aeri Questor; Regali exinde cubili;  
Postremum Cambro praefuit & populo.  
The Plate of Brass, on the other side, being torn away by the Soldiers, in the time of the late usurpation.  
This john Lord Williams had two Wives, first Elizabeth, widow 
e E. 13 in officio Arm. f. 33. b  of Andrew edmond's; of Cresing-Temple, in Com. Essex. Daughter 
f Ibid.  and Co-heir of Thomas Bledlow, (by Elizabeth 
g Ibid.  his Wife, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Sir Humphrey Starkey Knight, chief Baron of the Exchequer) Son 
h Ibid.  and Heir of Thomas Bledlow, Sheriff of the City of London, in An. 1472. (12 E. 4.) Which Elizabeth, departing 
i ●3. in officio Arm f. 101. a.  this life, 25 Oct. An. 1556. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. was buried 
k ●3. in officio Arm f. 101. a.  in the Chapel at Ricot, the chief Mourner at her Funeral, being 
l 13. in officio Arm f. 101. a.  her Daughter Isabel, assisted by Mr. Reginald Williams, Brother to this Lord Williams.  
By this Elizabeth, he had Issue two Sons, Henry, who Married 
m F. 13. ut supra f. 96. b.  Anne, Daughter to Henry Lord Stafford, and Francis, 
n F. 13. ut supra f. 96. b.  but died 
o F. 13. ut supra f. 96. b.  (both of them) in his life time: and two Daughters; Isabella, Married to Sir Richard Wenman Knight, and Margery, to Henry Lord Norris.  
To his second Wife, he wedded 
p Ibid.  Margery, Daughter of Thomas Lord Wentworth, by whom he had no Issue. Which Margery surviving him, afterwards became the Wife of Sir William Darcie Knight, and lastly of Sir john Crofts Knight.   

Lord North.  
[1 Mariae.]  
OF this Family I have not seen any thing, till 22 H. 8 that Edward North, 
Edward.  
* Morison q●. 7.  (Son to Roger North of Walkringham, in Com. Nott. Esquire) and Sir Brian Tuke Knight, were constituted 
a Pat. 32 H. 8 p. 3.  Clerks of the Parliament. Which Office they surrendered 
b Pat. 32 H. 8 p. 3.  in 32 H. 8. this Edward being then Treasurer of the Court of Augmentation; but in 36 H. 8. he was a Knight, and Chancellor 
c Pat. 36 H. 8. p. ●1 in dorso.  of that Court. With which King he had such high esteem, as that amongst divers of the Nobility and others, whom he most trusted, (being upon his deathbed) he was constituted 
d God p. 205.  one of his Executors: as also appointed to be of Council to his Son and Successor, King Edward the Sixth. And in 1 Mariae, being advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by Summons 
e Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, took his place 
f Journal of Parl.  in that great Convention, upon the seventh of April accordingly.  
After which, in 1 Eliz. 18 Dec. he was constituted 
g Pat. 1 Eliz p 4. in dorso.  one of the Lords Commissioners to consider and allow of the claims, which those should make, who were to perform any service, by Tenure, upon the day of that Queen's Coronation. And by his Testament 
h Morrison qu. 7.  bearing date 20 Martii, 6 Eliz. bequeathing his body to be buried at Kirtling, (now called Carthlage) in Com. Cantab. gave to his Son and Heir, Sir Roger North Knight, his Parliament Robes; beseeching God to bless him, and give him his grace, truly and faithfully to serve that Queen, and this Realm, and to beware of Pride and prodigal expenses.  
This Edward Lord North, Married 
i I. 13. in offic. Arm. f. 58. a.  to his first Wife, Alice, the Daughter of ... squire, of the South, (by Portsmouth) Widow 
k I. 13. in offic. Arm f. 58. a.  of ... Myrffyn of London, and by her had Issue 
l Ibid.  two Sons, Sir Roger North Knight, and Thomas, and two Daughters; Christian, Married 
m Ibid.  to William Earl of Worcester, and Mary, to 
n Ibid.  Henry Lord Scroop. And to his second Wife Margaret 
o Morrison ut supra.  Daughter 
p I. 13. ut supra.  to ... Butler of London, Widow 
q I. 13. ut supra.  of Sir David Brooke Knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and departing 
r I. 13. ut supra.  this life, at his House called the Charter-House, near London, upon Sunday the last of December, An. 1564. (7 Eliz.) was buried 
s I. 13. ut supra.  in a Vault under the Chancel at Carthlage, on the South side, which he had caused to be made for that purpose.  
Which Sir Roger 
Roger.  succeeding him in his honour, had summons 
t Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, in 8 Eliz. and took his place 
u Journal of Parl.  there accordingly, upon the 30 of September, and in 9 Eliz. accompanied 
* Holingsh p. 1210. a. n. 60.  the Earl of Sussex, with the Order of the Garter, to Maximilian the Emperor, then at U●enna. And in 15 Eliz. he was 
x Annal Eliz. per Camd.  one of the Peers, who then sat upon the Trial of Thomas Duke of Norfolk. Moreover, upon 
y Ibid.  the death of Sir Francis Knolles, Knight of the Garter, and Treasurer of the Household, in An. 1596. (39 Eliz.) he succeeded 
z Ibid.  him in that Office: and by his Testament 
a Woodhall qu. 16.  bearing date 20 Oct. 40 Eliz. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of Kirtling. After which, within less than two Months, departing this life, he was there buried, 
b FF. in offici● Arm. f. 〈◊〉.  22 Dec. ensuing.  
By Winifrid his Wife, Daughter 
c I. 13 ut supra.  to Richard Lord rich, and Widow 
d I. 13. ut supra.  of Sir Henry Dudley Knight; he had Issue 
e Woodhall ut supra I. 13 ut supra.  two Sons, Sir john North Knight, who died in his life time, and 
f Woodhall ut supra. I. 13 ut supra.  Sir Henry North Knight, as also one Daughter 
g Woodhall ut supra I. 13 ut supra.  called Mary.  
Which Sir john, 
john.  in 21 Eliz. went 
h Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  with Sir john Norris, and other brave young Men, into the Netherlands, there to exercise themselves in the Discipline of War: but died 
i Woodhall ut supra.  before his Father; leaving Issue, by Doratby his Wife, Daughter 
k Ex 〈◊〉.  and Co-heir to Valentine Dale, Doctor of Law, four Sons, Dudley, john, Roger, and Gilbert; and ... Daughters, Elizabeth ...  
Which Dudley, 
Dudley.  succeeding his Grandfather, Married Frances the Daughter and Co-heir to Sir john Broket of Broket-Hall, in Com. Hertf. by whom he left Issue, two Sons, who survived him, Dudley his Son and Heir, and john, (Charles and Robert dying in his life time) as also two Daughters, Dorothy, Married to Richard Lord Dacres of the South, and Elizabeth, who died unmarried; and departing this life upon the sixth of january, An. 1666. (being then eighty five years of age) was buried at Carthlage.  
Which last mentioned Dudley, 
Dudley.  (now Lord North) was made Knight of the Bath, in An. 1616. at the Creation of Charles Prince of Wales and by Anne his Wife, Daughter and Co-heir to Sir Charles Moutagu Knight, (a younger Brother to Henry, late Earl of Manchester) hath Issue six Sons, first Charles, who Married Catherine, Daughter to William Lord Grey of Wark, Widow of Sir Edward Moseley of the Hough, in Com. Lanc. Baronet; and by a special Writ of Summons was called to Parliament, in 25 Car. 2. by the Title of Charles Lord Grey of Rolleston. Secondly, Sir Francis North Knight, Atturney-General to King Charles the Second; and now Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas; Thirdly Dudley, a Merchant in London; Fourthly john, Fifthly Montague; and sixthly, Roger: And four Daughters, Marry, Married to Sir William Spring of Pakenham, in Com. Suff. Baronet; secondly, Anne; thirdly Elizabeth, to Sir Robert Wiseman Knight, Doctor of the Civil Law; and fourthly Christian, to Sir George Wyneive of Brettenham, in Com. Suff. Knight.   

Brugges, Lord Chandos.  
[1 Mariae]  
THe Issue Male of the Ancient Lords Chandos being extinct, (as I have elsewhere showed) that Title lay dormant, till after some ages, it came to be revived in the Family of Brugges, Sir john Brugges of 
a Lel. Itin. Vol. 5. f. 51. a.  Coberley, in Com. Glouc. Knight, being lineally descended 
b Pat. 1 M. p. 10.  from Giles Brugges Esquire, Son of Alice, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to that Sir john Chandos, 
john.  who died in 8 H. 6.  
This Sir john Brugges, possessing 
c Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 60.  the Manor of Lugwardyn, in come. Heref. with divers other Lands by descent from Chandos, was Knight 
d Pat. 29 H. 8. p. 1.  for the body to King Henry the Eighth, and made Constable 
e Pat. 29 H. 8. p. 1.  of Sudley-Castle, in 29 of his Reign. So likewise 
f Pat. 34 H. 8. m. 9  in 34 H. 8. (Edmund his Son, than one 
g Pat. 34 H. 8. m. 9  of the Esquires for that King's Body, being joined 
h Pat. 34 H. 8. m. 9  with him in that trust) and upon the Eighth of April, 1 Mariae, advanced 
i Pat. 1 Mariae p. 10 ut supra.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Chandos of Sudley, but died the same year, as it seems; leaving Issue 
k Ex Col. R. 〈◊〉 S.  by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter to Edward Lord Grey of Wilton, four Sons, Edmund Knighted 
l MS. in officio Arm. f. 4● a.  in the Camp near Roxborough, by the Duke of Somerset, in 1 E. 6. Charles Brugges of UUiffon, in come. Heref. Anthony and Richard; and two Daughters; Marry, wedded to Henry Tracy of Alderton, and Katherine to Edward Lord Dudley.  
Which Edmund, 
Edmund.  for his good services in Scotland, in 1 E. 6. was also at that time made a Banneret: 
m 〈…〉  and in 1 Mariae, Lieutenant 
n 〈…〉  of the Tower of London. Succeeding his Father in this Honour, he served 
o 〈…〉  at the Siege of St. quintins, in Picardy, in 4 Ph. & M. and in 15 Eliz. was 
p 〈…〉  one of the Peers which sat upon the Trial of the Duke of Norfolk; being at that time Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
By his Testament, 
q 〈…〉  bearing date 1 Martii, the same year, he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Sudley, and died shortly after; for the Probate thereof 〈◊〉 date 5 junii, next ensuing: leaving issue, 
r 〈…〉  by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter 
s 〈…〉  and Co-heir to Edmund Lord Bray, two sons, Giles, and William, and two daughters, 〈◊〉, Married to George Giffard of Chillington, in come. 〈◊〉. Esquire, and Catherine, to William Lord 〈◊〉.  
Which Giles 
〈…〉  took to Wife 
t 〈…〉  the Lady Frances, daughter to Edward Earl of Lincoln: and by his Testament, 
u 〈…〉  bearing date 23 julii, An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish Church of Sudley, before mentioned; and departing 
x 〈…〉  this life, 21 Febr. An. 1593. (36 Eliz.) being then 47 years of age, was buried 
y 〈…〉  at Sudley, with his Ancestors; leaving Issue 
z 〈…〉  two daughters his Heirs; Elizabeth, wife of Sir john Kennida, Knight, but died issueless; and Catherine to F●ancis Lord Russel of Thornhaugh.  
Whereupon William 
〈…〉  his Brother succeeded 
a 〈…〉  him in this honour: and having married 
b 〈…〉  Mary daughter of Sir Owen Hopton, Knight, Lieutenant of the Tower of London, died 
c 〈…〉  ... An. 1602. (44 Eliz.) leaving Grey Brugges, his son 
d Catal. of Nob ut supra.  and heir; and three daughters, Frances, first married 
e Catal. of Nob ut supra.  to Sir Thomas Smith Knight, one of the Clerks of the Council, and afterwards to Thomas Earl of Exeter; ... to Sir Thomas Turvile Knight, Cupbearer to Queen Anne, and Beata to Sir Henry Poole of Superton, in come. Glouc. Knight.  
Which Grey, 
Grey.  by reason of his great interest in Gloucestershire, and numerous Attendants, when he came to Court, was commonly called the King of Cotswould. This Grey took to wife 
f Catal. of Nob ut supra.  the Lady Anne, one of the daughters and Coheirs to Ferdinando, Earl of Derby, who, in 20 jac. obtained a special Patent 
g Pat. 20 Jac. p. 6.  from that King, for the enjoyment of her precedency, as an Earls daughter, during her life, notwithstanding her marriage in an inferior rank. But of him I have not seen any more, than that he died 
h Annal R. Jac per Camd  at the Spa in Italy, in An. 1621. (19 jac.) leaving Issue two sons, George and William, and two daughters; Elizabeth married to james, now Earl of Castle-haven in Ireland, and ... to ... Torteson: which George, 
George.  first Married Susan, daughter to Henry Earl of Manchester, by whom he had issue two daughters, Margaret, Married to William Brownlow, of Humby, in come. Linc. Esquire, and Elizabeth to Edward, now Lord Herbert of Chirbury. His second Wife was jane Daughter of john Earl of Rivers, by whom he had also issue two daughters, Lucy, married to Adam Loftus of Refarnum in Ireland, and Catherine. This George Lord Chandos, being in Arms for the King, in the late times of trouble, had three Horses killed under him, at the head of his own Regiment, in the Battle of Newberie; and in consideration of his exemplary valour, in that days Fight, had an offer from the King, to be advanced to the Title of Earl of Newberie, which he modestly refused, till it might please God to restore his Majesty to the peaceable enjoyment of his Rights.  
And departing this life upon the ... day of February, An. 1654. was buried at Sudley,  
To whom succeeded in his Honour, William his Brother, but not to much of his Lands, he having settled the Inheritance of them upon jane his last wife; which jane afterwards married to George Pitts of Stratfeild- Say, in come. South. Esquire, who now, in her right, possesseth Sudley-Castle, and other Lands of good value.  
Which William, 
William.  now Lord Chand●s, married, ... and hath issue by her three daughters, Marry, Francis, and Rebecca.   

Brown Viscount Montague.  
[1 & 2. Ph. & Mariae.]  
OF this Family of Browne, was Sir Thomas Browne Knight, Treasurer 
a Ex stemmate.  of the Household to King Henry the Sixth, who had two Sons, 
* Ex stemmate.  George, from whom Sir Adam Browne of Beckworth, in come Surr. Bar. is descended, and Anthony; 
Anthony.  
a Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 3. m. 17.  which Anthony was made Standard-bearer, throughout the whole Realm of England, and elsewhere, to King Henry the 7th. in the first year of his Reign: and in 2 H. 7. being 
b Pat. 2 H. 7. p. 2. m 5.  one of the Esquires for his Body, was constituted 
c Pat. 2 H. 7. p. 2. m 5.  Governor of Quinborough-Castle in Kent.  
To this Anthony, 
Anthony.  by Lucy his Wife, 
d Vinc. corr. p. 334.  one of the daughters and coheirs to john Nevil, Marquis Montague, and widow 
e Vinc. corr. p. 334.  of Sir Thomas Fitz-Williams of Aldwarke, in come. Ebor. Knight, succeeded Anthony his son and heir▪ Which Anthony being Knighted, 
* Holinsh. p. 874. ●. n. 50.  at Morleiss in Britanny, by the Lord Admiral, for his eminent service in the winning of that Town. In 17 H. 8. was made Lieutenant 
f Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 2.  of the Isle of Man, and those other Islands belonging thereto; Edward Earl of Derby, (of whose Inheritance it was) being then in minority: and in 19 H. 8. being 
g Herb. Hist. of H 8. Godwp 82  at that time one of the Knights of the Garter, was (with some other) sent 
h Herb. Hist. of H 8. Godwp 82  into France, with the Ensigns of that most noble Order, unto Francis, the first King of that Realm: as also to take his Oath, that he should not violate the League, made betwixt King Henry and him.  
In 24 H. 8. this Anthony, attended 
i Stow's Ann.  King Henry to Calais, and thence to Bol●igne; and in 25 H. 8. was again 
k Herb. ut supra p. 358.  sent into France, with the Duke of Norfolk, then Marshal of England, (and some others) to be at the interview at Marsieles, betwixt the Pope and King Francis. In 30 H. 8. he obtained a Grant 
l Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 7.  of that eminent Office of Master of the Horse, with the yearly fee of forty pounds for that service: In 34 H. 8. he accompanied 
n Herb. ut supra p. 483.  the Duke of Norfolk, than Lieutenant-General of the English Army, in that expedition made by him, with above twenty thousand men into Scotland, where they burned 
o Ib.  above twenty Villages, without opposition, and so returned. And in 36 H. 8. was 
p Ibid. p. 512.  with Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, the King's Lieutenant in that Voyage to Boloine, where they encamped 
q Ibid. p. 512.  on the east side of the Town, the King himself, shortly following, 
r Ibid. p. 512.  and taking it.  
In 37 H. 8. he was made 
s Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 18.  Justice in Eyre, of all the Forests beyond Trent, and in 38 H. 8. being then Standard-bearer 
t Pat. 38 H. 8 p. 7.  to the King. (as his Father had been to King Henry the 7th.) was constituted 
u Godw. p. 204. & 205.  one of his Executors, with trust likewise to be of the Council to Prince Edward his son.  
This Anthony 
Anthony.  died 
x Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 5.  in 3 E. 6. being then Master of the Horse to that King leaving issue by Alice his Wife, 
y Ex stemmate.  daughter to Sir john Gage, Knight of the Garter, Anthony his son and heir; as also 
* Ex stemmate.  three other sons, William, Henry, and Francis, and three daughters, Marry, married to john Grey, a younger son to the Marquis Dorset, Mabel, to Gerald, Earl of Kildare in Ireland, and Lucy, to Thomas Roper of E●tham, in come. Cantii, Esquire.  
Which Anthony, by Letters Patent 
z Pat. 1 & 2. Ph. & M. p. 5. m. 2.  bearing date at Hampton-Court, 2 Sept. 1 & 2 P●. & Mariae, (by reason that the Lady Lucy his Grandmother, was one of the daughters and coheirs to john Nevil, Marquis Montague) having been advanced to the dignity of Viscount Mountagu, 
a Annal Eli●. per Camd. in a● 1559.  was by order of Parliament, sent to the Pope, (together with Thomas Thurlby, Bishop of Ely) for reducing of this Realm to an Union with the Church of Rome, and to the obedience of the See Apostolic; and in 4 Mariae, was 
* Holinsh. p. 1133. b. n. 30.  Lieutenant-General of the English Forces, at the Siege of St. Quentins, in Picardy. In 2 Eliz. upon that grand dispute 
b Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  in Parliament, for abolishing the Pope's Supremacy, and restoring it to the Crown of this Realm, he was the only person, who with the Earl of Shrewsbury,) then voted 
c Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  against it.  
Again, in 3 Eliz. being highly esteemed 
d Ibid.  for his great Prudence, though earnestly devoted 
e Ibid.  to the Romish Religion; as a person the more acceptable, he was employed 
f Ibid.  Ambassador into Spain, to satisfy the King of those Realms under his power, what just cause Queen Elizabeth had, to send an Army into Scotland: where he laid 
g Ibid.  open the necessity of the War, and that the Religion than brought into England, was no other than what was warranted by the Holy Scripture, and agreeable to the four Ecumenical Councils, faintly also requiring, 
h Ibid.  that the ancient Burgundian League, made betwixt the English, and that King's Ancestors, might be renewed.  
But all that I have found farther memorable of him, is, that he was one 
i Ib. in ●. ●9. Eliz.  of the Peers, which sat upon Trial of the Queen of Scots: and having wedded two Wives; first 
k Vinc. cor. p. 640.  jane daughter to Robert Earl of Sussex, had issue 
l Vinc. co●. p. 640.  by her, Anthony his son and heir; and a daughter called Mary, first married 
m Vinc. co●. p. 640.  to Henry Wrioth●sley Earl of Southampton, next to 
n Vinc. co●. p. 640.  Sir Thomas Heneage Knight, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Vice-Chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth, lastly, to 
o Vinc. co●. p. 640.  Sir William Harvey Knight and Baronet, created Lord Harvey of Rosse in Ireland. And to his second Wife 
p Ibid.  Magdalen, Daughter to William Lord Dacres of Gillesland, by whom he had Issue three 
q Ibid.  sons, viz. Sir George Brown Knight, Thomas and Henry; and three daughters; Elizabeth, wife 
r Ibid.  of Sir Robert Dormer Knight, (afterwards Lord Dormer) Mabel 
s Ibid.  the second, and jane, married 
t Ibid.  to Sir Francis Lacon of Willey, in come. Salop. Knight, and that departing 
u Ibid.  this life at Horsley, in come. Sur. 19 Oct. An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) he was buried 
x Ibid.  at Coudray.  
Which Anthony 
Anthony.  (his eldest son, by jane his first wife) married 
y Ib.  Mary, daughter to Sir William Dormer of Ethorp. in come. Buck. Knight, and had Issue 
z Ib.  by her three sons, Anthony, john, and William, and three daughters; 
a Ib.  Dorothy, jane, and Catherins', but died 
b Ib.  in the life time of his Father, scil. ult. junii, An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) she the said Mary surviving; who afterwards married 
c Ib.  to Sir Edmund Vuedale, K●. and lastly 
d Ib.  to Sir Thomas Gerard Knight.  
To the before-specified Anthony 
Anthony.  Viscount Mountagu succeeded therefore in his Lands and Honour, Anthony his Grandson, (viz. son of Anthony, his eldest son, so deceased in his life time, by Mary his wife, daughter of Sir William Dormer Knight.) Which Anthony took to wife 
e I. 8. in office Arm. f. 23. a.  jane, daughter to Thomas Sackvile, Earl of Dorset, Lord Treasurer of England: and departing 
f I. 8. in office Arm. f. 23. a.  this life, 23 Oct. An. 1629. (5 Car. 1.) was buried 
g I. 8. in office Arm. f. 23. a.  at Midherst, in Com. Suss. leaving Issue 
h I. 8. in office Arm. f. 23. a.  Francis his son and heir, and six Daughters; 
i I. 8. in office Arm. f. 23. a.  Marry, first married to William Lord St. john of Basin, (son and heir to William Marquis of UUinchester,) and afterwards to William, second son to Thomas Lord Arundel of UUardour, Catherine to William Tirwhit of Retilby, in come. Linc. Esquire, Anne add Lucy, both Nuns beyond sea; Frances wedded to john Blomer, of Hethorp, in Com. Glouc. Esquire, and Mary to Robert Petre, son and heir to the Lord Petre of UUrittle, in Com. Essex. afterwards Lord Petre.  
Which Francis, 
Francis.  now Viscount Montague, took to wife 
k Ib. f. 63. b.  Elizabeth, daughter to Henry late Marquis of UUorcester, by whom he had issue two sons, Francis, and Henry, and Elizabeth a daughter, married to Christopher Lord Tenham.   

Carey, Lord Hunsdon.  
[1 Eliz.]  
OF this Family (anciently seated at Cokkinton, in Devonshire) was the same William Carey, 
William.  who being 
a Stow's Ann  in the Battle of Tewksbury, in 10 E. 4. on the part of the Lancastrians; upon the loss of that day, was taken 
b Stow's Ann  in the Church, whereunto (with others) he fled for sanctuary; and notwithstanding promise of pardon, lost 
c Stow's Ann  his Head.  
This William had two wives, viz. 
d Ex ejusdem Familiae stemmate.  Anne the daughter of Sir William Paulet Knight, from whom those of Eockington did descend: and 
e Ex ejusdem Familiae stemmate.  Alice, the daughter of Sir Baldwin Fulford, Ktby whom he had issue 
f Ex ejusdem Famili● ste●mate.  Thomas, 
Thomas.  and he two sons; Sir john Carry Knight, and William.  
Which Sir john, 
john.  by ... his wife, sister 
g Ibid.  of Sir Anthony Denny Knight, left issue 
h Ibid.  Sir Edward Carry Knight, who by Catherine his wife, daughter 
i Ibid.  of Sir Henry K●evet Knight, and widow 
k Ibid.  of Henry 
Henry.  Lord Paget, had issue 
l Ibid.  Henry, afterwards created 
m Ib.  Viscount Falkland, and made Deputy 
n Ib.  of Ireland. Which Henry departing 
o Ib.  this life, in An. 1633. (9 Car. 1.) lest issue 
p Ib.  by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
q Ib.  and heir to Sir Laurence Tanfield Knight, Lord chief Baron of the Exchequer, Lucius, 
Lucius.  his son and heir, who married 
r Ib.  Letice, the daughter of Richard Morison of Tooly-Park, in Com Le●●. Esquire, and being a person eminently learned, and of exquisite parts, was made choice of by the late King Charles of Blessed Memory, for one of his Principal Secretaries of State. Shortly after which, out of the great zeal to his Majesty's service, in the rebellious times, adventuring himself in the Battle of Newberie, 20 Sept. An, 1643. he there lost his life.  
¶ Having said thus much touching the descendants of Sir john Carey, the eldest son of Thomas; I now come to William 
William.  his second son. This William being Esquire 
s Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of the Body to King Henry the Eighth, took to wife 
t Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Mary, daughter to Thomas ●ullen Earl of UUiltshire, (Sister to the Lady Anne, second wife to King Henry the Eighth) by whom he had Issue 
u Ex stemmate.  one son called Henry: as also Catherine a daughter, married 
x Ex stemmate.  to Sir Francis Knolles, Knight of the Garter, and died 
y Hist of H. 8. by the Lord Herbert, p. 215  of the sweeting sickness, in An. 1528. (20 H. 8.) being 
z Hist of H. 8. by the Lord Herbert, p. 215  then of the Bedchamber to that King.  
Which Henry 
Henry Lord Hunsdon.  (his Son,) in regard of his near Alliance to Queen Elizabeth, (being her Sister's son) was knighted 
a M 6. in offic●o Arm. f. 1●.  soon after her coming to the Crown; and upon the thirteenth of jannary, next following, advanced 
b Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4. m. 13.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hunsdon, and took his place 
c Journal of Parl. de codem anno.  in Parliament, upon the twenty fifth of the same month accordingly. In 5 Eliz. he was sent 
* Holinsh. p. 12●6. a. n. 50.  with the Order of the Garter, to the King of France, then at Lions. And in 10 Eliz. being made 
d Pat. 10 Eliz. p. 4.  Governor of the Town and Castle of Barwick, upon that Insurrection of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, (which happened shortly after) marched 
e Annal● li●. per Camd. in 2. 1569.  thence, and had a smart skirmish 
f Annal● li●. per Camd. in 2. 1569.  with them, at the River Gelt, being then General of the Horse: nevertheless, they got from him into 
g Annal● li●. per Camd. in 2. 1569.  Scotland, whereupon he prevailed with the Queen, to proclaim 
h Holi●sh. p. 1212. b ●n. 10.  pardon to all those, whom they had drawn in to them in that desperate adventure. And the next ensuing year, accompanied 
i Annal. Eliz. in a. 1570.  the Earl of Sussex, (Lieutenant-General of the North) in making divers Inroads into that Realm.  
Also, about two years after, (being 
k Ib. in ●. 1572.  still Governor of Barwick) having by promise of money to some of the Scots, got 
l Ib. in ●. 1572.  the Earl of Northumberland into his hands he sent 
m Ib. in ●. 1572.  him to York, where he was shortly after beheaded 
n Ib. in ●. 1572. .  
In An. 1582. (25 Eliz.) upon the return 
o Ib. in ●. 1582.  of the Duke of An●ou, who had stayed here three Months, as a Suitor to Queen Elizabeth, (with some other of the Nobility,) he attended 
p Ib. in ●. 1582.  him to Antwerp, by her Majesty's command. And in 29 Eliz. was made 
q Pat. 29 Eliz. p. 2  General Warden of the Marches towards Scotland; as also, (about that time) Lord Chamberlain 
r Annal Eliz. in a. 1586.  of the Queen's Household.  
In 30 Eliz. upon 
s Ib. in a. 1587.  putting the Queen of Scots to death in England, (continuing still 
t Ib. in a. 1587.  at Barwick) he was employed 
u Ib. in a. 1587.  unto King james, her son, to pacific him therein: and in An. 1592. (35 Eliz.) upon the charge laid to Sir Thomas Perrot Deputy of Ireland, was 
x Annal. Eliz. in a. 1592.  one of the Commissioners assigned to consider thereof. He was also Captain 
y Ex Epitap. & stemmate.  of the Pensioners, and Knight 
z Ex Epitap. & stemmate.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and having married 
a Ex Epitap. & stemmate.  Anne, daughter of Sir Thomas Morgan Knight, by her had issue 
b Ex Epitap. & stemmate.  four sons, and three daughters; first George, secondly john, thirdly Sir Edmund Carry Knight, and fourthly Robert, afterwards Earl of Monmouth. The daughters were these; Catherine, married to Charles Earl of Nottingham, Philadelphia, to Thomas Lord Scrope, and Margaret to Sir Edward Hoby Knight.  
And departing 
c Ex Epitap & stemmate.  this life upon the twenty third of july, An. 1596. (38 Eliz.) being then seventy one years of age, was buried 
o 〈…〉  in the Chapel of St. john Baptist, within the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at UUestminster, where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory, with this Epitaph 
p 〈…〉   
In domino hic obdormit Henricus Carey, Baro de Hunsdon; villae Berwici, limitisque, tam orientalis quam med●●, versus Scotiam, olim praefectus: pentionariorum generosorum Capitaneus; Forestarum cis Trentam justiciarius summus; Garteriani ordinis eques auratus; Dominae Reginae Camerarius; à sacris Consiliis, eidemque consobrinus. una cum illo conditur uxor charissima, filia Thomae Morgan equitis aurati; quae plures illi liberos peperit; è quibus sunt superstites, Georgius, johannes, Edmundus, Robertus, equites aurati: Catherina Comitissa Nottinghamiaes; Philadelphia Baronissa Scrope, & Margereta domina Hoby. Obiit 23 julii, 1596. Aetatis Lxxi.  
Patri optimo Georgius Carey filius, Baro de Hunsdon, ordinis Garterii socius; Vectae Insulae prafectus, Reginae Elizabethae Camerarius, & à sacris Consil●s. Maritoque charissimo Anna uxor Honoris & Memoriae ergo; sibique & suis mortalitatis memores posuerunt.  
To whom succeeded George, 
George.  his eldest son; who being also Knight 
q Ibid.  of the most noble Order of the Garter, Governor 
r Ibid.  of the Isle of UUight, Lord Chamberlain 
s Ibid.  of the Queen's Household, and one of her Privy 
t Ibid.  Council, departed this life 9 Sept. An. 1603. (1 jac.) leaving issue, by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
u Ex stemmate.  to Sir john Spenser of Althorpe, in Com. North. Knight, one sole daughter and heir, called Elizabeth, who became the wife 
x Ex stemmate.  of Sir Thomas Berkley Knight, son and heir to Henry Lord Berkley.  
Whereupon john, 
john.  his next Brother and heir male, succeeded him in the honour. Which john, during his Brother's life, scil. in 43 Eliz. was constituted 
d 〈…〉  Warden of the East-Marches toward Scotland, being then a Knight; and departing 
* 〈…〉  this life, ... Apr. 1617. (15 jac.) left issue 
e 〈…〉  by Mary his wife; daughter 
f 〈…〉  to Leonard Hyde of Throgkyn, in Com. Hertf. Esquire, two sons, Henry and Charles, and two daughters; Anne, married 
g 〈…〉  to Sir Francis Lovel of East-Har●yng, in Com. Norf. Knight, and 〈◊〉 to 
h 〈…〉  Sir Thomas Woodhouse of Kymberley in the same County Knight.  
Which Henry succeeding as Lord Hunsdon, 
〈…〉  was advanced 
i 〈…〉  to the dignity of Viscount Rochfort, 6 julii 19 jac. Likewise to the Title 
k 〈…〉  of Earl of Dovor, 8 Martii, 3 Car. 1. And having married 
l 〈…〉  judith, the daughter of Sir Thomas Pelham of Lofton, in Com. Suss. Baronet, by whom he had issue 
m Ibid.  three sons; john 
john.  made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the first, Pelham, who died without issue, and George, and three daughters; Mary married to Sir Thomas Wharton Knight of the Bath, Brother to the Lord Wharton, judith died unmarried, and Philadelphia departed this life, An. 1668. To whom succeeded john his son and heir, who first married Dorothy, daughter to Oliver Earl of Bolinbroke, but by her had no issue; and secondly Abigal, daughter of Sir William Cokain, Knight, Alderman of the City of London, by whom he hath issue one only daughter, called Mary, married to William Heveningham, of ... in come. ... Esquire.  
¶ Having finished with this elder branch, I lastly come to Robert, third son to the first Henry Lord Hunsdon.  
In 40 Eliz. this Robert 
Robert G. of Monmouth.  being then a Knight, was made 
n Pat. 40. Eliz. p 2.  Warden of the Marshes towards Scotland: and in 19 jac. (6 Feb.) created 
o Pat. 19 Jac. p 9  Lord Carey of Lepington, in come. Ebor. Also Earl 
p Pat. 1 Car● p 7.  of Monmouth, 5 Feb. 1 Car. 1. And departing 
q I. 8. in officio  this life at Moore-Park, in come. Hertf. 12 Apr. An. 1639 (15 Car. 1.) left issue by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
r I. 8. in officio  of Sir Hugh Trevanion of Corriheigh, in Com. Cornub. Knight, two sons; viz. 
s I. 8. in officio  Henry Carey, made Knight of the Bath, in An. 1616. at the creation of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Thomas; and one daughter, called Philadelphia, married 
t Arm. 1. 65 a.  to Sir Thomas Wharton Knight, son and heir to the Lord Wharton.  
Which Sir Henry 
Henry.  succeeding him in his honours, married 
u Arm. 1. 65 a.  Martha, eldest daughter to Leonel Earl of Middlesex, by whom he had issue 
x Arm. 1. 65 a.  two sons; Leonel, and Henry, who both died in their Father's life time without issue.  
And eight daughters, Anne, married to james Hamilton, Viscount Claneboy, and Earl of Clanbrazell, Philadelphia died unmarried; Elizabeth, Mary wedded to William Earl of Desmond, Trevaniana died unmarried; Martha to john Earl of Middleton, in Scotland, Theophila and Magdalen both died unmarried.  
He died 13 junii An. 1661. and was buried at Rickmansworth, in Com. Hertf.   

Lord St. john, of Bletsho, Earl of Bolinbroke.  
[1 Eliz.]  
THese being a branch of the ancient Family of St. john of Stanton, St. john in Com. Oxon, as I guess, came first to possess this Lordship of Bletsho, about the time of King Henry the Sixths' Reign; Sir Oliver St. john 
Oliver.  Knight, then taking to wife Margaret, the sister and sole heir to john de Beauchamp, of Bletsho Knight, (as in my discourse of those Beauchamps, is already shown.) From which Sir Oliver, did Oliver St. john Esquire, lineally descend; who by Letters Patent, bearing date 13 jan. 1 Eliz. was advanced 
a Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord St. john of Bletsho, and in 15 Eliz. was one 
b Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  of the Peers, which sat and gave Judgement upon Thomas Duke of Norfolk, then attained.  
This Oliver, 
Oliver.  by his Testament, 
c Tirwhit. qu. 22.  bearing date 20 Apr. An 1582. (24 Eliz.) bequeathing no certain place for his burial, died shortly after; for the Probate thereof bears date 23 Maii next ensuing; leaving issue, by Agnes his wife, daughter 
d Ex stemmate.  and heir of john Fisher, son of Sir john Fisher Knight, four 
e Tirwhit ut supra.  sons; john, Oliver, Thomas, and Francis, and four daughters; Martha, 
f Tirwhit ut supra.  married to ... Cheney ... judith to 
g Drake, qu. 70.  Sir john Pelham Knight; Margaret to 
h Drake, qu. 70.  ... Luke to ... and Anne, 
i Drake, qu. 70.  first to Robert Corbet of Morton- Corbet, in Com. Salop. Esquire, and afterwards to Roland Litton of Levedworth, in Com. Hertf. Esquire.  
Which john, 
john.  succeeding him in his honour, in 29 Eliz. was 
k Annal. Eliz.  one of the Peers, which sat at Fotheringhay, upon Trial of the Queen of Scotland: and, by his Testament 
l Drake, qu. 70.  bequeathed his body to be buried at Bletsho, in such manner as his Fathers had been: the Probate whereof bears date 18 Oct. An. 1596. (38 Eliz.) departing 
m FF. in office. Arm. f. 555. a.  this life, the 23 of Oct. next ensuing. He left issue by Catherine his wife, daughter of Sir William Dormer of Ethorpe, in Com. Buck. Knight, one sole daughter and heir, called Anne, married 
n Catal. of ● Nob. by R. B.  to William, eldest son ● Charles Earl of Nottingham; which William was commonly called Lord Howard of Effyngham. Dying thus without issue-male, Oliver his Brother became his Successor in this Honor.  
Which Oliver 
Oliver.  married 
o I. 8. in office. Arm. f. 1. b.  Dorothy, daughter and heir of john Read of ... in Com. Gloc. Esquire; and by her had issue 
p I. 8. in office. Arm. f. 1. b.  eight sons; 1. Oliver, his immediate successor; 2. john, who died young; 3. Sir Anthony St john Knight; 4. Sir Alexander, and 5. Sir Roland (both Knights) as also Henry, Beauchamp, and Dudley, who died young. Likewise seven daughters; Elizabeth married to William Beecher, Margaret to Sir Thomas Cheney Knight; judith to Sir john Tomson Knight; Anne to Robert Charnok Esquire; Catherine, Dorothy, and Martha. And, departing 
q Ib.  this life in the month of Sept. An. 1618. (16 jac.) was buried 
r 〈…〉  in the Parish-Church of Bletsho, with his Ancestors.  
Which Oliver, 
Oliver.  so succeeding him, was created 
s Pat. 22 Jac. p. 15.  Earl of Bolenbroke, by Letters Patent, bearing date 28 Dec. 22 jac. and having married 
t I. 8. ut supra.  Elizabeth, daughter and heir to William Paulet of ... in Com. Somers. by whom he had issue 
u I. 8. ut supra.  four sons; Oliver; Paulet, made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles; Francis, who died unmarried, and Anthony; and three daughters; Elizabeth, who died young; Dorothy, married to john Lord Rochfort, eldest son to Henry Earl of Dovor; and Barbara, who likewise died young. He died in An. 1646.  
Of which sons, Oliver, the eldest (called Lord St. john) was made 
* MS. in office. Arm.  Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the First; and bearing Arms against the late King, in that Battle fought near Kineton, in Com. Warr. 23 Oct. 1642. was there slain; leaving issue, by Arabella his wife, daughter to john Earl of Bridgwater, four daughters; Frances, married to Sir William Beecher of Howbery, in Com. Bedf. Knight; Elizabeth, to George Benet of Cotsbach, in Com. Leic. Esquire. Arabella, to Sir Edward Wise of Fideleham, in Com. Devon. Knight; and Dorothy to Francis Charlton of Apley, in Com. Salop. Esquire.  
Dying thus without issue male; Oliver, 
Oliver.  son and heir to Sir Paulet St. john (second son to Oliver Earl of Bolinbroke, before mentioned) by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Sir Roland Vaughan, of the spital near Shoreditch, in the suburbs of London, succeeded his Grandfather in this Honor.  
Which Oliver married the Lady Frances daughter to William Duke of Newcastle; but as yet hath no issue by her.   

Sackville Earl of Dorset.  
[9 Eliz.]  
THat the Paternal Ancestor of this Family (which is of French extraction) came into England at the Norman-Conquest: and, that his Descendants, throughout all ages since, have been of great note in their times, is clear enough, from what Mr. Augustine Vincent, in his Review, p. 679. hath elaborately manifested. To make repetition therefore of all that he hath said upon that subject, there being no need; I shall only take notice of some particulars; viz. That Sir Robert de Sacvill 
Robert.  Knight, in the time of King Henry the First, held of the Honour of Eye, in Com. Suff. the Manors of Bergholt, Bures on the Hill, and Alfemanston, in Com. Essex; Ryshangel, Wrtham, Moles, Clopton, Briswood, Coton, Brackford, Rudham, Farnham, Falham,; and Wickham, in that County of Suffolk. Also, one Knights Fee in Mendham; and gave the Manor of Wickham to the Monks of St. John's in Colchester; jordan de Sackville, 
jordan.  his son and heir, ratifying the Grant.  
Likewise, that this jordan married 
a Vinc. Review, p. 680.  Ela, the daughter and coheir of Ralph de Dene, Lord of the Manor of Buckhurst, in Com. Suss. and Founder 
b Monast. Angl. vol. 2. 636. b.  of a certain Monastery of Canons-Regular, of the Premonstratensian Order, at Hotteham; which afterwards, in her pure widowhood, she translated 
c Ib. 637. b.  to Begeham. Moreover, that to jordan succeeded, 
d Ibid.  Geffrey; 
Geffrey.  and to him another jordan de Sacville; 
jordan.  who, being in Arms 
e Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 107.  with the Rebellious Barons, was taken Prisoner 
f Esc. 49 H. 3. n. 107.  in the Battle of Evesham, in 49 H. 3. Also, that most of his successors being Knights, 
g Vinc. ut supra, p. ● 681.  had large 
h Vinc. ut supra, p. ● 681.  possessions in the County of Sussex, and elsewhere; their principal seat being 
i Vinc. ut supra, p. ● 681.  at Buckhurst: And, that from him descended john Sackville 
john.  Esquire, who, by Margaret, 
k Ib.  the daughter of Sir William Bullen of Blickling, in Com. Norff. Knight (sister to Thomas Earl of UUiltshire and Ormund) had issue 
l Ib.  Richard, 
Richard.  a sedulous Student of the Laws, in the Inner-Temple London, about the latter end of King Henry the Eight's Reign; of which House he is recorded to have been 
m Orig. J●●rid. 172. b.  one of the Governors (or Seniors of the Bench) from 1. until 6 Eliz. inclusive (being then a Knight 
n Orig. J●●rid. 172. b. .)  
But before that time he had several Offices of great Honour and Profit conferred on him. For, in 1 Mariae (20 jan.) he was made Chancellor 
o Pat 1. M p. 2.  of the Court of Augmentation: and, in 1 Eliz (being then one 
p Ann●l ●liz. per Camd.  of the Privy-Council) was constituted 
q Pat. 1 ●liz. p 4.  Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer.  
This Sir Richard Sackville married 
r Vi●e ut supra, p. 6. 2.  Winifrid, the daughter of Sir john Bruges Knight, and by her had issue 
s Vine ut supra, p. 6. 2.  one son called Thomas; and Agnes a daughter, who became the wife 
t Vine ut supra, p. 6. 2.  of Gregory Fienes Lord Dacres of the South. By his Testament 
u Crimes, qu. 14.  bearing date 22 Martii 8 Eliz. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Wythiham. in Com. Suss. and gave to Thomas his son and heir, his greatest Chain of Gold; charging him of his blessing, that he should preserve it, and leave it to Robert his son and heir. And, departing this life in An. 1566. (8 Eliz.) as may seem from the Probate thereof, left Winifrid his wife surviving; who afterwards wedded 
x Brudnel, qu. 32.  to William Marquis of UUinchester.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  being Knighted 
y M. 6 in offic. Arm.  by the Duke of Norfolk 8 junii, An. 1567. (9 Eliz.) was the same day advanced 
z Pat. 9 Eliz. p. 10.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Buckhurst. And, in 12 Eliz. sent 
* Holingsh. p. 1224. b. n. 30.  Ambassador to King Charles the Ninth of France for the congratulating his marriage with Maximilian the Emperor's daughter; and upon other weighty affairs. In 15 Eliz. he was 
a Annal Eliz. per Camd.  one of the Peers upon Trial of Thomas Duke of Norfolk. And, in 30 Eliz. sent 
b Annal. Eliz.  Ambassador to the States of the United Provinces, upon their dislike of the Earl of Leicester's actings, in sundry respects; there to examine the business, and to compose the difference: Whose officiousness therein did so much displease 
c Ibid.  Leicester (whose power with Queen Elizabeth was not small) as, that, upon his return, he was confined 
d Ibid.  to his house for many months. But, surviving that great Earl (who died the same year) he had afterwards such high esteem from Queen Elizabeth, that in 41 of her Reign, she made him Lord Treasurer. 
e Pat 4● Eliz. p. 10.  of England (15 Maii.) And, in 44 Eliz. one 
f Pat 44 Eliz. p. 14. in dorso.  of the Lords Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England.  
Nor had King james less value of his abilities: For, in the first year of his Reign, he renewed 
g Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  his Patent for that great Office of Lord Treasurer, for life: and, upon the 13th of March next ensuing, created 
h Ibid. p. 12.  him Earl of Dorset. He was 
i cattle of Nob. by R. B.  likewise Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Chancellor of the University of Oxford. And, having married 
k Ib.  Cecilie daughter of Sir john Baker Knight (one of the Privy-Council to Queen Mary) left issue 
l Ib.  by her, four sons; 1. Robert, his immediate successor; 2. Henry; 3. Sir William Sackvill, Knight, and Thomas. As also 
m Ib.  three daughters; Anne, married to Sir Henry Glemham, in Com. Suff. Knight; joan to Anthony Viscount Mountagu; and Mary to Sir Henry Nevil, son and heir to Edward Lord Bergavenny.  
But more I have not seen of him till his death, which happened 
n Annal. R. Jac. per Cand.  by an Apoplexy, upon the 19th of April An. 1608. (6 jac.) as he sat at the Council-Table; Queen Anne being then present.  
The observation, which Sir Rob. Naunton, in his Fragm. Regalia, p. 70. hath of him, is; that in his youth he spent the best part of that vast Patrimony his wealthy-father left him, until the Queen (unto whom he was, by Consanguinity, allied) by her frequent Admonitions, diverted the torrent of his profuseness. Also, that he was a very fine Gentleman, of person, and endowments, both of Art and Nature; but, without measure magnificent, till on the turn of his humour, and the allay that his years, and good Councils had wrought upon those immoderate courses of his youth, and that height of spirit. inherent to his House: the Queen (as a most judicious, and indulgent Prince) when she saw him grow stayed and settled, gave him her assistance, and advanced him to the Treasureship; where he made amends to his House, for his misspent time; both in the increasment of Estate and Honour which she conferred on him; together with the opportunity to remake himself; and thereby to show, that this was a child, that should have a share in her Grace, and a taste of her Bounty.  
His Elocution he much commends; but more the excellency of his Pen; being a Scholar, and a person of a quick dispatch (Faculties that yet run in the blood.) And, that his Secretaries did little for him by the way of Indighting, wherein they could seldom please him; so facete and choice he was in phrase and stile: And, for his Dispatches, and the content he gave to Suitors, he had a decorum seldom since put in practice: For he had of his Attendants, that took into a Roll, the names of all Suitors, with the date of their first Addresses; and these, in their order, had hearing; so that a fresh man could not leap over his head, that was of a more ancient edition, except in the urgent Affairs of of State.  
Nor was he ensnared in the Factions of the Court, which were all his times strong: for he held the Staff of the Treasury fast in his hand, which once in the year made them all beholding to him. And the truth is; as he was a wise man, and a stou●, he had no reason to be a partaker; for he stood sure in Blood and in Grace, and was wholly intentive to the Queen's service: and such were his abilities, that he received assiduous proofs of his sufficiency. And, it hath been thought, that she might have had more cunning Instruments; but none of a more strong judgement, and confidence in his ways; which are symptoms of Magnanimity and Fidelity. Thus far from the Fragm. Regalia.  
To whom succeeded 
o Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Robert his son and heir. Which Robert 
Robert.  founded 
p Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  an Hospital for One and thirty poor people, at East- Grenested, in Com. Sussex, and endowed it with Three hundred and thirty pounds per annum. He married 
q Ib.  two wives; first Margaret, daughter of Thomas Duke of Norfolk; by whom he had issue 
p Ib.  three sons; Thomas, who died unmarried, in An. 1586. (28 Eliz.) 2. Richard, who immediately succeeded him in his honour. And 3. Edward. Also 
s Ib.  three daughters; Winifrid, who died unmarried; Cecilie, wedded to Sir Henry Compton Knight of the Bath; and Anne, first to Edward Seamour, called Lord Beauchamp (Grandson to Edward Earl of Hertford) and afterwards to 
t Vine. Review, p. 683.  Sir Edward Lewes Knight.  
His second wife 
u Catal. of Nob. ut supra, & Annal. R. Jac.  was Anne, daughter to Sir john Spenser of Althorpe, in Com. Northampt. Knight, widow of Henry Lord Compton: but by her he had no 
x Catal. of Nob. ut supra, & Annal. R. Jac.  issue. And, departing 
y Catal. of Nob. ut supra, & Annal. R. Jac.  this life at Dorset-house in Fleetstreet London, 23 Feb. An. 1609. (7 jac.) was buried 
z Catal. of Nob. ut supra, & Annal. R. Jac.  by his Father at Withiham.  
To whom succeeded Richard 
Richard.  his son and heir. Which Richard, rebuilt 
a Vinc. Review, p. 683.  the Chapel at Withiham, where his Ancestors lie buried; and, within two days after his Father's death▪ married 
b Annal. R. jac.  the Lady Anne, sole daughter and heir to George Earl of Cumberland; by whom he had issue 
c Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Thomas, who died 
d Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  in his Infancy, and two daughters; Margaret, married 
e Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to john Earl of Thanet, and Isabel to james Earl of Northampton. And, departing 
f I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 10. a.  this life at Dorset-house in London, 28 Martii, An. 1624. (22 jac.) was also buried 
g I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 10. a.  at Withiham, with his Ancestors.  
Dying thus without issue male, Sir Edward Sackvill, 
Edward.  his younger Brother (made 
h Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Knight of the Bath at the Creation of Prince (Charles) succeeded him in his honours: Which Sir Edward was first Lord Chamberlain to Queen Marry, wife of King Charles the First; and afterwards bore the like Office to that King (of blessed memory.) He married 
i Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Mary, daughter and heir to Sir George Curson of Croxhall, in Com. Derb. Knight, by Mary his wife, sister and sole heir to Sir Richard Leveson of Lilshull, in Com. Salop. Knight, and by her had issue two sons; Richard, commonly called Lord Buckhurst; and Edward, who married Bridget, daughter and sole heir of Edward Wray (second son to Sir William Wray of Glentworth, in Com. Linc. Knight) by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Francis Lord Norris Earl of Berkshire, but died without issue.  
This Edward Earl of Dorset died upon the ... day of May, An. 1652. and was buried with his Ancestors at Withiham.  
Which Richard, 
Richard.  succeeding him in his honours, married the Lady Frances, daughter to Leonel Earl of Middlesex, and at length heir to james Earl of Middlesex, her Brother; and by her hath issue three sons; viz. Charles, called Lord Buckhurst; Edward and Richard. And three daughters; viz. Elizabeth, married to the Lord Broghill, son and heir to the Earl of Orrory, in Ireland; Anne to the Earl of Hume in Scotland; and Frances to Sir George Lane Knight.  
Which Charles hath married Elizabeth, daughter of Hervey Bagot of Pipe-Hall, in Com. Warr. (a younger son to Sir Hervey Bagot of Blithfeild, in Com. Staff. Baronet) widow of Charles Earl of Falmouth: and was created Earl of Middlesex, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 4 Aprilis, 27 Car. 2.   

Compton Earl of Northampton.  
[14 Eliz.]  
TOuching this Family, which assumed their surname from that Lordship of Compton, in Com. Warr. (anciently distinguished from those other Towns of the same appellation, by the addition of the Vineyard, and thereupon called Compton at the Vineyard) certain I am, that it is very ancient: for of that name there were some, in the same County, in 
a Rot. Pip. 16 H. 2. Warr.  King Henry the Second time.  
Also, it appears, 
b Pat. 15 E a. p. 2. m. 13.  that Robert de Compton, 
Robert  was in the Wars against the Welsh, in 15 E 2. Likewise, that in 6 E. 3. john de Compton, 
john.  being then a Knight, was 
c Claus 6 E. 3. in dorso, m. 29.  one of the Knights for that County, in the Parliament at that time held: and, that Thomas de Compton 
Thomas.  was 
d Claus 50 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  one of the Coroners in the same County, in 23 E. 3. and so continued 
e Claus 50 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  till 50 E. 3. So likewise his son Edmund 
Edmund.  in 
f Claus. 12 R. 2. p. 2. m. 22.  Richard the Second time; that being in those days an Office of high repute.  
But the person, who laid the Foundation for that Honour, which of later years, hath been enjoyed by his Descendants, was William, 
William.  the son 
g Esc 9 H. 7. Warr.  of another Edmund de Compton: who, though but eleven 
h Esc 9 H. 7. Warr.  years of age, at his Father's death, in 8 H. 7. became first a Page 
i Ex coll H. ●errers a●.  to Henry Duke of York (second son to that King) and afterwards. so soon as the same Henry, ascended to the Royal Throne, being one of the Grooms 
k Pat. 1 H 8. p. 2. m. 13.  of his Bedchamber, stood so high in his favour, as that before the revolution of one year he was chosen 
l Pol. d. Virg. p. 621. l. 19  for one of the Gentlemen thereof. And, in 2 H. 8. made 
m Pat. 2 H. 8. p. 3. m. 6.  Groom of the Stole.  
Soon after which, he was made Constable 
n Ib. p. 2 m. 10.  of Sudley-Castle, in Com. Gloc. and, in 3 H. 8. had 
o Pat. 3 H 8. p. 2.  the like trust for the Castle at Gloucester.  
In 4 H. 8. in consideration 
p Ex autogr. pene● jac. Com. Northampton.  of his good and faithful services, he obtained a special grant 
q Ex autogr. pene● jac. Com. Northampton.  to himself and his heirs; of an honourable Augmentation to his Arms, out of the King's own Royal Ensigns and Devises; viz a Lion passant guardant Or: and for his Crest a demi-Dragon erazed gules, within a Coronet of gold, upon a torse Argent and Vert, as by a special Instrument under the Kings own Sign Manual, bearing date at Westminster, 7 Nou. and exemplified by Thomas Wriothesley, at that time Garter, Principal King of Arms, (with his Seal, and the Seal of his Office annexed thereunto, 14 Decembris following) appeareth.  
And, upon the 4th of February, next ensuing, had a Grant 
r Pat 4 H ●. p. 2.  of the Office of Usher of the Black Rod, to bear the same at St. George's Feast, within the Castle of Windsor, and the Fee of Twelve pence per diem allowance for that service. He had likewise, the same year, by the bounty of that King, another Grant, 
s Ibid.  to himself and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, of the Manor of Wyke, in Com. Midd. sometime part of the possessions of George Duke of Clarence: and of a certain Mansion, called Lovells-Inne. situate in Pater-noster-Row, within the City of London, with divers Tenements pertaining thereto. Also of the Manor of Aldwike, in Com. Northampt. called Holand's Manor; with one Wood there, called Baro-shanke. Likewise of Twenty four Acres of Meadow in Brantsy; Twenty four in Swillingholm, all in Aldwincle in the same County. Also of the Manor of Deyncourt, in Com. Buck part of the possessions of Francis Lord Lovel; with the Manors of Rockholds, Cobeham, and Rishams, part of the Lands of Sir Richard Charleton Knight.  
In 5 H. 8. (being then a Knight) he had a Commission, 
t Pat. 5 H 8. p. 1. in dorso.  to retain men, in any of those Lordships belonging to such Monasteries, whereof he was then Steward, for the service of the King in his wars. And, in that Expedition to Therovene, and Tournay the same year, led 
u Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 37.  the Rearward of the King's Army.  
Shortly after this, he was 
x Pat. 5 H. 8. p. 2.  made one of the Knights for the King's Body; as also Chancellor 
y Ib. m. 29.  of Ireland, with liberty to execute that Office, by a sufficient Deputy: but held it not long; for the Archbishop of Dublin obtained 
z Pat. 7 H. 8. p 3.  it in 7 H. 8.  
In 6 H. 8. he had a Grant 
a Pat. 6 H. 8. p. 2.  to himself and Werburge his wife, and to the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, of the Manors of Elcombe, and Ufcote, in Com. Wilts. Also of the Manor of Pole-place, in Com. Berks. part of the possessions of Francis Lovel, and William Viscount Lovel. And, in 
b Pat. 9 H. 8. p. 1.  9 H. 8. of the Manors of Salthrope, alias Saltrop, Chilton, and Blagrave, in Com. Wilts. And of Two hundred Acres of Pasture, called Blagrove, with their Appurtenances in Blagrove and Wroughton, in the same County. Likewise of the Manor of Wythynden, ali●● Myhunden, in the Parishes of Wronghton, and Lydegerd, Kregoce, in the same County: of the Manor of Elcomb, with the Park, called Elcombe- Park: of the Manor of Watlescote, alias Wykilscote; of the Manor of Westcote; One hundred Acres of Land, Sixty Acres of Pasture, in Wigleste, and Wroughton; of the Manor of Uffecote, two Messages, a Thousand Acres of Land, a Thousand Acres of Pasture, Three hundred Acres of Meadow, and Three hundred Acres of Wood, in Brode-Hinton, all in the ●ame County. And of Eight pounds per annum Rent issuing out of the Manor of Denford, in Com. Berks, late Francis Viscount lovel's attainted.  
The same year also, he was made Constable 
c Pat. 9 H. 8. p. 2.  of Hanley-Castle, in Com. Wigorn. And, in 10 H. 8. was charged with providing 
d MS. in 〈◊〉 Cotton Otho E. 11. f. ●0.  Fifty Archers for the King's service in his Wars.  
In 11 H. 8. he obtained Licence 
e Pat. 11 H. 8. p. 1.  to make a Park, at his Manor of Compton- Vineyatys, in Com. War. of certain enclosed grounds; and to include Two thousand Acres more, of Land and Wood, therein. In 13 H. 8. (upon the Attainder 
f Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3. b  of Edward Duke of 〈◊〉) he obtained a Grant 
g Pat. 13 H. 8. p. 3. b  in special tail, of the Manor, Castle, and Park of 〈◊〉, in Com. Warr. as also of the Manors of Scotton and Bre●eton, in Com. Ebor. in reversion, after the death or surrender of Simon Coniers. In 15 H. 8. he was employed 
* 〈…〉  in those hostile Incursions, then made into Scotland; Cardinal Welsey being the cause thereof, as some thought: who, perceiving in what favour he grew with the King, contrived to pack him out of the way; left, in time, he might diminish his greatness.  
In 17 H. 8. he had the Title 
h Pat. 17 H. 8. p. 1 m. 2.  of Burcifer Regis; otherwise called the Keeper of the King's usual Money and Jewels; which is the same we now call the Privy Purse.  
This Sir William Compton built 
i 〈…〉  a very noble House, at that his Manor of Compton; the greatest part of the Brick used in the Structure thereof, being brought 
k 〈…〉  from Fulbroke in the same County; where there stood a ruinous Castle, of which he had the custody, 
l 〈…〉  by the Kings grant, and Keepership of the Park there. Which Castle he pulled 
m 〈…〉  down, making use 
n 〈…〉  of the materials, for that building. In the Chapel whereof, he erected a costly window, towards the East; and therein represented, with rare workmanship in Glass, the Passion of our Blessed Saviour: and in the lower part, himself and his Lady, kneeling in their Surcotes of Arms. Which Lady; viz. Werburge, was daughter 
o Visit. of Warwick. shire, an. 1619. in offic. Arm.  and heir to Sir john Brereton Knight, and widow 
p Visit. of Warwick. shire, an. 1619. in offic. Arm.  of Sir Francis Cheney Knight.  
By his Testament, 
q Visit. of Warwick. shire, an. 1619. in offic. Arm.  bearing date 8 Martii, An. 1522. (14 H. 8.) he bequeathed his body to be buried at Compton, with his Ancestors; appointing, that his said Lady should be likewise there interred. Also, that a Tomb of Alabaster should be made, by the direction of his Executors, for his Father; and set over his Grave, with his Arms cut thereon: and the Body of his Mother taken up, where she lay buried, and deposited by his father. By which Testament he likewise bequeathed to the King (from whom he acknowledged, that he had received all his Preferment) a little Chest of Ivory, whereof the Lock was Guilt; with a Chess-bord under the same, and a pair of Tables upon it; and all such Jewels and Treasure, as were enclosed therein: most humbly desiring his Highness to accept thereof, as a remembrance of him. He likewise thereby bequeathed to the King, certain Specialties, to the sum of a Thousand Marks, being for Money lent to Sir Thomas Bullen Kt; to the intent, that the King would be so gracious to his Lady and Children, as to permit his Will to be performed, as he there expresseth. Moreover, he appointed, that his Executors should found in his name two Chantries at Compton; And that every Priest therein should have yearly for his salary Ten Marks, to do daily Service, in Praying for the Souls of the King, the Queen, and the Lady Anne Hastings. Likewise for his own Soul; and for the Soul of his wife, his Ancestors, and all Christian Souls. Which Priests, and every of them, to be presented to the Ordinary of the Diocese; and he to make Institution and Induction accordingly. And if those Priests, or any of them should die; then the Abbot of UUinchcombe, and his successors, to present covenable Clerks, within two months after the vacancy: and in case of failing, the Abbot of Evesham to do the same, in form as abovesaid.  
After which, about six years, he died 
r Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 215.  of the Sweeting Sickness; viz. in 20 H. 8. being at that time of the Bedchamber to the King, who was then also in great danger. Touching the Probate of which Will, it is not unworthy of observation; that Cardinal Wolsey's power was then such; that Sir Henry Guildford, one of the Executors, openly professed 
s Ib. p. 296. ; that he could not obtain it, till he had paid a Thousand Marks.  
That Elizabeth his wife survived him, is very manifest; for it appears, that the next ensuing year, she obtained Licence 
t Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 2.  to marry with Walter Walshe, one of the Grooms of the King's Privy-Chamber.  
I come now to Peter 
Peter.  his son and heir, then in minority, whose Wardship was committed 
u Pat. 20 H. 8. p. 1.  to that great Cardinal. This Peter took to wife 
x Esc. 39 H. 8.  Anne, daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury; but died 
y Esc. 39 H. 8.  before he accomplished his full age; scilicet, 30 jan. 35 H. 8. leaving issue Henry, 
z Esc. 39 H. 8.  
Henry.  at that time Forty nine weeks old, and and five days.  
Which Henry, being Knighted 
a MS. in officio, Arm. m. 18.  in 8 Eliz. and summoned 
b Journal of Parl. de eodem a●  to Parliament upon the 8th of May, 14 Eliz. was accordingly admitted, and took his place 
c Ibid.  in the House. And, in 29 Elliz. was 
d Annal. Eliz.  one of the Peers assigned for Trial of the Queen of Scots. But farther I have not seen of him, than that, by his Testament, 
e Leicester, qu. 〈◊〉.  bearing date 17 Maii, An. 1589. (31 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be reverently and comely buried in the Church of Compton- Vinyates: Also, that he married 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two Wives; first Frances, daughter to Francis Earl of Huntingdon: Secondly Anne, daughter to Sir john Spenser of Althorpe, in Com. Northampt. Knight, and departed 
g PF. in officio, Arm. 195. a.  this life in December, 32 Eliz. leaving issue by the Lady Frances his first wife, two sons; viz. William 
William.  his son and heir; and Sir Thomas Compton, Knight, as also Margaret a daughter, married to Henry Lord Mordant. And by Anne his second wife, one son called Henry made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King james.  
Which William, being first summoned 
h Journal of Parl. de eodem anno.  to Parliament in 35 Eliz. was made Knight of the Bath at the Creation of Charles Duke of York; and, in 15 jac. constituted 
i Pat. 15 jac. p. 3.  the King's Lieutenant within the Principality of UUales. Whereupon, the next ensuing year, 2 Aug. he became advanced 
k Pat. 16 jac. p. 11.  to the title of Earl of Northampton. He was also installed 
l Instit etc. of the Garter per E. A.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter: and departing 
m I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 26. a.  this life, at his Lodgings in the Savoy, within the Suburbs of London, 24 junii, An. 1630. (6 Car. 1.) was buried 
n I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 26. a.  at Compton with his Ancestors: leaving issue 
o I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 26. a.  by Elizabeth his wife, sole daughter and heir to Sir john Supenser Alderman of London, Spenser his son and heir; and one only daughter, called Anne, married to Vlick Lord Dunkelly, son and heir to Richard Earl of Clanrickard in Ireland, and of St. Alban, in England.  
Which Spenser, 
Spenser.  succeeding him in his Title of Earl, and standing firm in his Loyalty to the late King Charles (of Blessed Memory) readily took up Arms on his behalf, against those Forces raised by the Predominant Party in the late Long-Parliament. In which service, encountering with divers Companies of Foot, and some Troops of Horse, under the command of Sir john Gell of Hopton in Derbyshire, and Sir William Brereton of Hanford in Cheshire (two active persons for that party, who had made head in Staffordshire) he lost his life at Hopton-heath, near Stafford, 19 Martii, An. 1642. Whereupon his Body was carried to Derby, and there laid in All Hallows-Church, in the Vault, with the old Countess of Shrewsbury; leaving issue by Mary his Wife, daughter of Sir Francis Beaumond Knight, six sons; viz. james his son and heir; Sir Charles, Sir William, Sir Spenser, and Sir Francis (all Knights) and Henry Dr. of Divinity, first Bishop of Oxford, now of London.  
As also two daughters; Anne married to Sir Hugh Cholmley of Whitby, in Com. Ebor. Baronet, and Penelope to Sir john Nicholas Knight of the Bath, eldest son to Sir Edward Nicholas, one of the Secretaries of State to the l●te King Charles the First, and to His Majesty that now is.  
Which james 
james.  now Earl of Northampton, first married the Lady Isabel, one of the two daughters and coheirs to Richard late Earl of Dorset, by the Lady Anne his wife, sole daughter and heir to George Earl of Cumberland: by whom he had issue two sons, William and james, who both died in their childhood: and three daughters; Anne and Isabel, who also died young, and Alathea yet living To his second wife he married Mary, daughter to Baptist Viscount Campden, and by her hath issue two sons George, and Spenser: and two daughters; Enliven and Mary.   

Lord Norris.  
[14 Eliz.]  
THough none of this Family did arrive to the dignity of Peerage, until Q. Elizabeth's Reign; yet was it of great note, and honoured with divers Matches from sundry Noble Houses, many ages past. For, it appears, 
a E. 12 i●● officio. Arm. f. 90. & 91.  that they were of Speke, in Com. Lanc. long before King Edward the Third's time; and most of them Knights. And, 
b E. 12 i●● officio. Arm. f. 90. & 91.  that in 35 E. 3. john, 
john.  a second son to Sir Henry Norris of S●eke, lived at Bray, in Com. Berks. as did also his son and grandson. Likewise, that in the time of King Henry the Sixth, john, his great grandson, was first Usner 
c Pat. 17 H. 〈◊〉. p. 2. m. 4.  of the Chamber; next, squire 
d Orig. 21. H. 6. Rot. 21.  of the Body; and, afterwards, Master 
e Ex autogr. apud Ricot, an. 1661.  of the Wardrobe to that King. Lastly, Sheriff 
f Rot. Fin. 36 N. 6. m. 13.  of the Counties of Oxon. and Berks. in 36 of his Reign. As also squire 
g Ex autogr. apud Ricot●.  of the Body to King Edward the Fourth. And, residing 
h Ib.  at Yatenden, in Com. Berks. departed 
i Ib.  this life 1 Sept. 6 E 4. whereupon he was buried 
k Ib.  at Bray, in an Isle of that Church, built at his own cost.  
To whom succeeded Sir William Norris 
William.  of Yatenden, Knight, his son and heir▪ one 
l Ib.  of the Knights for the Body to King Edward the Fourth. And, in 2 H. 7. a Commander 
m Polyd. Virg. p 57●●  in the King's Army, at the Battle of Stoke, juxta Newark, against john Earl of Lincoln, and his adherents. This Sir William was a person learned in the Laws, as it seems: for in that second year of H. 7. he had an Annuity of Twenty Marks out of the Manor of Swarford, in Com. Oxon granted 
n Ex autogr. apud 〈◊〉 cott.  to him by john Duke of Suffolk, pro bono consilio impenso, & impendendo: And, in 19 H. 7. (5 Maii, for the like consideration of his Counsel) obtained a grant 
o Ex autogr. apud 〈◊〉 cott.  from that King, of the custody of the Manor of Langley (which Manor was then in the Crown, by reason of the minority of Edward, son and heir to Isabel, late wife of George Duke of Clarence:) as also of the Stewardship of the Manors of Boreford, Shipton, Spillesbirie, and Hundred of Cadlyngton, all in Com. Oxon. which Manors were then also in the Crown, by reason of the minority of the said Edward.  
He first Married 
p Ibid.  Isabel, the daughter and heir of Edmund Ingaldesthorp, widow of john Nevil, Marquis Mountagu; and by her had issue 
q Ibid.  three sons; William, Leonel, and Richard, all which died young: and three daughters ... married 
r Ibid.  to Sir john Langford of Bradfeild, Knight, joan to 
s Ibid.  john Cheney of Wodhey, in Com. Berk▪ Esquire, and Elizabeth to 
t Ibid.  William Farmer of Somerton, in Com. Oxon. Esq. He afterwards married 
u Ib.  jane, daughter to john Earl of Oxford; and by her had issue 
x Ib.  Sir Edward Norris, Knight, who married 
y Pat. R. 3 p. 2. m. 〈◊〉.  Fridiswide, the daughter and coheir of Francis Viscount Lovel; and by her had issue ᶻ two sons; john and Henry.  
Which john 
john.  was squire 
a Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  of the Body to King Henry the Eighth: and, having married 
c Ibid.  Elizabeth, the sister of Edmund Lord Bray, died 
d Ibid.  without any legitimate issue, 21 Oct. 6 Eliz. ●o that Henry became heir to the Estate. Which Henry, (upon the surrendering of Sir William Compton Knight) was made 
e Pat. 18 H. 8. p. a.  Usher of the Black Rod, 23 Oct. 18 H. 8. to bear the same before the King, or his Lieutenant, at St. George's Feast in the Castle of Windsor. He was also squire 
f Pat. 19 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Body to that King; and, in 20 H. 8. one of the Gentlemen 
g Pat. 20 H 8. p. 1.  of his Privy-Chamber. Likewise, in 27 H. 8. (29 Nou.) made 
h Pat. 27 H. 8. p. 2.  Constable of Walingford Castle.  
But, upon 
i Herb Hist. of H. 8. p. 381.  the first of May following, there being a solemn Just held at Greenwich, wherein George Bullen Viscount Rochfort was chief challenger, and this Henry principal defendant; the King suddenly departed thence, no cause for it being at all known (which much discomposed the whole Company, especially the Queen.) Some say, that she let fall her Handkerchief, wherewith one (supposed her Favourite) did wipe his face, and that it was perceived by the King. But, whatever it was, the next morning 
k Ib. p. 382.  this Henry, with the Lord Rochfort, were committed to the Tower. So likewise the Queen. Who, when she came thither, fell upon her knees, beseeching God so to help her, as she was not guilty of what she was accused. Others were also committed at that time, upon the same account.  
It is reported, 
l Ib.  that she seemed to exclaim against this Henry, as if he had accused her; yet said, they should both die together. But, so they did not; nor on the same day; she being Tried before the Duke of Norfolk (High Steward for that occasion) and found guilty by her Peers: He also, with the rest, soon after, and beheaded 
m Esc. de eodem an. 〈◊〉 officii.  on the Fourteenth of that Month.  
It is likewise reported, 
n Godw. p. ●39.  that the King greatly favoured this Henry, and that he much grieved that he was to die with the rest; Also, that thereupon he offered pardon to him; conditionally, that he would confess that whereof he stood accused: but he answered resolutely; That, in his conscience, he thought the Queen guiltless of the objected crime; but, whether she were, or not, he could not accuse her of any thing; and that he had rather undergo a thousand deaths, than betray the Innocent: upon relation whereof to the King, he cried out, Hang him up then; Hang him up then  
Hereupon he was Attainted 
o ●ournal of Parl.  in Parliament ● junii the same year (viz. 28 H. 8.) leaving issue 
p Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  by Mary his wife, daughter to Thomas Lord Da●res of the South, Henry his son and heir; and Mary a daughter, first married 
q Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  to Sir George Carew, Knight, and afterwards to 
r Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  Sir Arthur Champernon Knight.  
Which Henry 
Henry  lived 
s Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  at Wytham, in Com. Berks. being 
t Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  Thirty years of age in 7 Eliz. In An. 1566. 8 Eliz. he was 
* 〈…〉  Knighted at his own House at Rycot; And, in 14 Eliz. sent Ambassador into France. Where he managed his business with such prudence and honour; as that, by reason 
x 〈…〉  thereof, and his father's sufferings (for her Mother's sake) he was advanced to the dignity of a Peer of this Realm, by Summons 
y journal of Parl.  to Parliament, and took his place 
z journal of Parl.  in the House of Lords upon the Eighth of May the same year.  
By his Testament 
a Woodball▪ qu. 51.  bearing date 24 Sept. An. 1589. (31 Eliz.) he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Chapel of Rycot; and by Margery his wife, 
b Ex autogr▪ apud Ricott.  the younger of the two daughters and coheirs to john Lord Williams of ●ame (with whom he had that Lordship of Rycot, as also divers other Manors and Lands left 
c Ex autogr▪ apud Ricott.  issue six sons; William his son and heir, john, that valiant and expert Soldier, of whom I shall say more by and by, Edward, Governor 
d Annal. Eliz pe● Camp. in an. 1601.  of Ostend: Henry, who died 
e Annal. Eliz per Camp. in an. 1601.  of a wound; Thomas, Precedent 
f Annal. Eliz per Camp. in an. 1601.  of Munster, some time Justice 
g Annal. Eliz per Camp. in an. 1601.  of Ireland (who died 
h Annal. Eliz per Camp. in an. 1601.  likewise of a wound) and Maximilian, slain 
i Annal. Eliz per Camp. in an. 1601.  in Britanny.  
Which William 
William.  was Marshal 
k Annal Eliz. ut supra.  of Barwick: and, having married 
l Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir Richard Morison of Caysho-bury, in Com. Hertf. Knight, died 
m Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  in his father's life time, 25 Dec. 22 Eliz. leaving issue 
n Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  Francis his son and heir, of the age of one year, two months and sixteen days, upon the 20th of September following, at which time the Inquisition after his death was taken.  
This Francis, 
Francis E. of Berkshire.  thus succeeding his Father, had Summons 
o journal of Parl.  to Parliament in 43 Eliz. And in 1 jac. upon the death of Sir Edward Norris Kt, (his Uncle) without issue, was found 
p Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  his next heir; whereby he inherited 
q Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  the Manors of Sulhamsted- Abbots, Sheffeild, Uphton- Greyshall, Arbor, Arbor- Court, Uphton- Nermits, South-Hinxey, and Shiningfeild, in Com. Berks. being 
r Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  at that time 29 years of age: yet had not possession of the Lands, which descended to him, by the death of his Father till 
s Ib.  4 jac. nor then of all; for it appears, 
t Ib.  that in 9 jac. he sued out his general Livery. At the Creation of Charles Duke of York, he was made Knight of the Bath; and some years after (viz. 18 jac. 28 jan.) advanced 
u Pat. 18 lac p. 4.  to the Titles of Viscount Thame, and Earl of Berkshire, and to the heirs male of his body.  
But all that I have seen 
x Annal. R. lac. per Camd.  farther memorable of him, is; that upon the 16th of February, next ensuing (the Parliament then sitting) standing in the entrance to the Lords House, in discourse with some of his servants (the passage being narrow) the Lord Scroop going by, jostled him a little; which so moved him, that he rudely thrust before him (the House being set, and the Prince there) whereupon he was committed to the Fleet. And that, not long after (for it was 
y Ib.  28 jan. 20 jac.) being a person of so great a spirit, that he could neither bear some Injuries, which had made a deep impression upon him, nor find out a proper way of remedy; he mortally wounded himself, in the face and neck, with a Cross-Bow, in his House at Rycot, and died on the Wednesday following: leaving issue, 
z Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  by Bridget his wife, daughter to Edward Earl of Oxford, one sole daughter, his heir, named Elizabeth, who became the wife 
a Ex autogr. apud. Ricott.  of Edward Wray (second son to Sir William Wray of Glentworth, in Com. Linc. Knight) one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to King Charles the First. Which Edward had issue by her one sole daughter and heir, called Bridget, first married to Edward, second son to Edward Earl of Dorset; and afterwards to Mountagu Earl of Lindsey, Lord Great Chamberlain of England. Which Earl had issue by her three sons; viz. james▪ 
james.  now Lord Norris, born 10 Maii, An. 1653. Edward, who died young and Henry, and the Lady Mary a daughter.  
¶ Having now done with the chief branch of this noble Family, I may not omit to take notice, that Sir john Norris 
john.  Knight, (the second son to Henry the first Lord Norris) so famous in his time, for his valour and military knowledge, was first 
a Annal Eliz. ut supra in an. 40. Eliz.  trained up in those Exercises, in the Civil Wars of France, under Admiral Coligni; next 
b Annal Eliz. ut supra in an. 40. Eliz.  in Ireland, under Walter Earl of Essex; then served 
c Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  in the Netherlands, under Mathias, Archduke of Austria, as by his Commission bearing date 17 julii An. 1579. (21 Eliz.) appeareth; after that, under john Duke of Lorreine, as by his Commission 
d Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  dated 17 Apr. An. 1582. (24 Eliz.) is to be seen; next under Count William of Nassau, whose Commission 
e Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  bears date in May next ensuing; and another in November. And in 27 Eliz. 12 Aug. was by Queen Elizabeth, constituted 
f Ex autogr. apud Ricott.  Colonel-General of all the Horse and Foot, then to pass out of England, for the Relief of Antwerp, then Besieged by the Spaniard; before the end of which Month, he had another Commission 
g Ib.  from Count Maurice of Nassau. And the same year was empowered 
h Ib.  to Treat with the States-General of the United Provinces, for the entertaining of such Bands of English Foot, as by the Queen's Instructions were appointed to serve in those parts. Several Commissions 
i Ib.  he likewise had from Robert Earl of Leicester, (after he was constituted General of the English Auxiliaries, in those Provinces) viz. two in 28 Eliz. and one in 29 Eliz.  
In 30 Eliz. being then Precedent of the Council in the Province of Munster in Ireland, he had a Commission 
k Ib.  bearing date 11 Oct. giving him authority to constitute such principal Officers, as well by Sea as Land, as he should thing fit, for the withstanding all hostile attempts, and for the defence and protection of that Realm. In 33 Eliz. 30 Martii▪ he was constituted 
l Ib.  Captain-General of those English-Auxiliaries, which were sent in aid of King Henry the fourth of France, against his Rebellious Subjects in Britanny. And having deported himself with great prudence and courage, in all those eminent employments, to the no little honour of the English Nation, as well as his own name; expected 
m Annal. 〈◊〉 in a. 1597.  that upon the recalling of Sir William Russell Knight, (afterwards Lord Russel of Thornhaw,) he should, have been Deputy of Ireland; but discerning that Thomas Lord Borough was preferred to that command, and himself required to continue still in Munster, he grew so highly discontented, 
n Annal. 〈◊〉 in a. 1597.  that he thereupon fell sick, and died 
o Annal. 〈◊〉 in a. 1597.    

Cecil L. Burleigh, E. of Exeter.  
[13 Eliz.]  
OF this Family, which derive 
a H●st. of C●m●ria. p 124. ●41 & 142.  their descent from Robert Sitsilt, an assistant 
b H●st. of C●m●ria. p 124. 141 & 142.  to Robert Fitz-Hamon, in the Conquest of Glamorganshire, tempore Will. Ru●i, was 
c H●st. of C●m●ria. p 124. 141 & 142.  Richard Sitfilt, 
Richard.  alias Cecil, of ●tere●●is, in that part of Herefordshire, called Ewyas- Land; which Richard had two Sons; Philip 
d Ib. p. 147.  from whom those of Altere●●s are sprung; and David 
e Ib. p. 147.  from whom the present ●arls of Exeter and Salisbury be descended.  
Of this David, 
David.  who seared himself at Stanford, in Com. Linc. it appears, 
f Pat. 22 H. ●. p. 1.  that in 22 H. 7. he founded a Chantry in one of the Churches of that Town: and that in 3 H. 8. he was constituted 
g Pat. 3 H. 8. p. 2.  Water-Baylif of Witt●esy-Merr, in come. Hunt. as also keeper of the Swans there, and throughout all the Waters and Fens in Hunrington, Cambridge, Lincoln, and Northhampton shires, for the term of thirty years. Also, that in 5 H. 8. he was made 
h Ex cod. MS. in Recepto Scace.  one of the King's Sergeants at Arms: and having this employment at Court, obtained 
i Pat. 8. H. ● p. 2.  for Richard his son and heir, the Office of a Page of the Crown, (which I take to be the same, which is now called a Page of the back-stairs. Likewise in 8 H. 8. a Grant 
k Pat. 8. H. ● p. 2.  to them both, of the Keepership of Clyff-Park; in come. North. And lastly, that in 15 H. 8. (continuing 
l Pat. 15. H 8. p. 1.  still Sergeant at Arms) he was constituted 
m Pat. 15. H 8. p. 1.  Steward of the King's Lordship of Coly-Weston, in that County.  
This is doubtless the person, of whom Sir Rob. Naunton, in his Fragm. Regalia speaks, who being sent to the City, (as poor Gentlemen do their younger sons) came to be a rich man on London-Bridge, and purchased in Lincolnshire.  
I now come to Richard 
Richard.  his son. This Richard in 22 H. 8. being groom 
n Pat. 22. H 8. p. 1.  of the Robes to that King, obtained a Grant 
o Pat. 22. H 8. p. 1.  of the custody of UUarwick-Castle, then in the Crown. And in 32 H. 8. (residing 
p Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 7.  at Burghley near Stanford) purchased 
q Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 7.  the Priory of St. Michael's, near that place, (commonly called UUyrthorp) then newly dissolved, and in the Crown, by that stupendious dissolution of the Religious Houses, at that time made. In 34 H. 8. being then yeoman 
r Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 9  of the Wardrobe, he was made 
s Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 9  Steward of the King's Manors of Nassyngton, Yarwell, and Upton, in Com. North. for life: and in 36 H. 8 purchased 
t Pat 36 H. ●. p. 28.  the Manor of Esyngdon, in Com. Rutl. then also in the Crown, as parcel of the Earl of UUarwick's Lands.  
In 37 H. 8. he surrendered 
u Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 14.  his custody of UUarwick-Castle. And having been Sheriff 
x Inscrip. Tumuli apud Stan●ord.  of Northamptonshire, in 33 & 34 H. 8. departed this life shortly after; whereupon he was buried in St. Martin's Church in Stanford, leaving issue, 
y Inscrip. Tumuli apud Stan●ord.  by jane his wife, daughter 
z Inscrip. Tumuli apud Stan●ord.  and heir to William Heckinghton, of Bourue, in come. Linc. Esquire; William his son and heir; and three daughters, Margaret married to Roger Cave of Stanford, in Com. North. Esquire, Elizabeth to Robert Wingfeild of Upton Esquire, and Anne to Thomas White of Tuxford, in Com. Nott. Esquire.  
Which William 
William.  being a person of great learning, singular judgement, admirable moderation, and comely gravity, came to be the chiefest Statesman of the age wherein he lived, unto whose prudence in Council much is attributed, for the blessing then enjoyed, by that prosperous and happy Government, throughout the Reign of the long Queen Eliz. of famous memory.  
The Birth 
a Annal. Eliz. per Camd. in a. 159●.  of this William, was at Burn in come. Linc ... Sept. An. 1520. (12 H. 8.) where he was also Christened: 
b Lewyn qu. 90.  and his education 
c Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  first at St. john's College in Cambridge, and next 
d Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  at Graus-inne, where he studied the Laws. But the original of his advancement in Court, was by his being Master 
e Ibid.  of the Requests, to the Duke of Somerset, Uncle and Protector to King Edward the sixth) a Title before that time, not 
f Ibid.  known in this Realm: through whose ●●vor, in 2 E. 6. he obtained a grant 
g Pat. ● E. 6. p. 2.  of the office of Custos Brevium in the Court of Common-Pleas, and in 3 E. 6. was made 
h Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 1.  Custos Rotulorum, for Lincolnshire.  
Shortly after which, (viz. in 5 E. 6.) he was constituted 
i Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 7. Life of H. 6. by Sir John Hayw. p. 3.  one of the Principal Secretaries of State, and of the Privy-Council: and in 7 E. 6. Chancellor 
k Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 3.  of the Garter, with the fee of a hundred marks per annum; in which perilous time, wherein some prevailed 
l Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  for excluding the Lady Mary, and Lady Elizabeth, in the succession; he opposed 
m Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  all he could, (though he subscribed with them.) For which respect, notwithstanding 
n Ibid.  his differing in Religion, he found fair esteem 
o Ibid.  from Queen Mary, yet acted 
p Ibid.  privately for the Lady Elizabeth▪ by reason whereof, upon the death of Queen Mary, he was made choice 
q Ibid.  of by Queen Elizabeth, in the first year of her Reign, for one of her Privy-Council: and in the third constituted 
r Pat. ● Eliz. p. 3.  Master of the Wards. As also sent 
s Annal. Eliz. in a. 1560.  with Doctor Nicholas Wotton, Dean of Canterbury, to Treat of Peace with the Scots. And at length stood in such esteem with that Queen; as that in 12 Eliz. divers of the Nobility stomacht 
t Ib in ●. 1569.  at it; but to colour their dislike, made their complaints 
u Ib in ●. 1569.  against him, concerning that money which had been sent to the succour of the French Protestants, which he easily answered; and growing yet farther in her favour, upon the 25 of February, 13 Eliz. was advanced 
x Pat. 13 Eliz. p. 9 m. 8.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Burghley.  
Shortly after which, he was sent 
y Annal. Eliz. 〈◊〉 a 1570.  with Sir Walter Mildmay to the Queen of Scots, then at Chatsworth, in Com. Derb. to Treat with her, in order to the composure to the troubles in Scotland, and restoring her to her former estate; as also for the safety of the young King her son▪ and security of Queen Elizabeth. And being found herein, and in all other his deportments upright, just, and prudent, upon the fifteenth of September, in 14 Eliz. was constituted 
z Pat 14 Eliz. ● 9  Lord Treasurer of England.  
The next thing memorable of him, is, that in 15 Eliz. he was made choice 
a Annal▪ Eliz. ut supra in a. 157●.  of, for one of the Peers, upon trial of the Duke of Norfolk. And in 24 Eliz. one 
b Jo. in. ann. 1581.  of the Commissioners authorised to Treat concerning the intended Marriage of Queen Eliz. with the Duke of Anjou.  
But all that I have farther observed of him, is, that in 26 Eliz. he was installed 
c Annal. Eliz ut supra in an. 1598.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and that being likewise Chancellor of the University of Cambridge; by his Testament 
e Lewyn. qu. 〈◊〉.  bearing date 1 Martii, An. 1597. (40 Eliz.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in comely sort, as a Baron of Parliament, in St. Martin's Church, at Stanford, in Com. North (in which Parish his house at Burleigh, is situate) where he had made a burial place, for his Grandfather, Father, and Mother, as also for himself, and others which might succeed; but not above a thousand pounds to be bestowed on his Funeral, whereof one hundred pounds in Charitable uses. And departing 
f FF. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 613. ●▪ & 619.  this life at his house in the Strand, in the suburbs of London, (then called Burleigh-house, but since Exeter-house) upon the fourth of August, An. 1598. (40 Eliz.) was buried in that Church of St. Martin in Stanford, with this Epitaph upon his Monument;  Deo oped. maximo & Memoriae sacrum. 
Honoratissimus & longè clarissimus D. Gulielmus Cecilius, Baro de Burgleigh, summus Angliae Thesaurarius, Curiae pupillorum praefectus, Georgiani ordinis eques auratus; serenissimae Elizabethae Angliae, etc. Reginae à sanctioribus consiliis, & Academiae Cantabrigienfis Cancellarius, sub hoc Tumulo, secundum Christi adventum manet.  
Qui ob eximias animi dotes, primùm à secretis fult Edwardo sexto, Angliae Regi: deinde Reginae Elizabethae, sub quâ in maximis & gravissimis hujus Regni causis spectatus, & inpri●is probatus; veram Religionem promovendo, concilio, aequitate, constantia, magnisque in Rempub. meritis, honores consecutus summos, cum naturae & gloriae satis, patriae autem parum vixisset, placidè in Christo obdormivit.  
Vxores habuit duas; Mariam sororem johannis Cheek equitis aurati; e quâ genuit filium unicum, Thomam nunc Baronem de Burghley, & Mildredam filiam Antonii Cooke equitis aurati, quae illi peperit Robertum Cecilium equitem auratum, Reginae Elizabethae à secretis, & Curiae Pupillorum praefectum; Annam enuptam Edwardo Comiti Oxoniae; & Elizabetham Gu●ielmo Wentworth, filio primogenito Baronis Wentworth.  
Leaving issue 
g Annal. 〈◊〉 ut supra.  by Mary his first wife, (daughter of Peter) and sister to that great Scholar, Sir john Cheek Knight, Thomas his Son and heir. And by 
h Annal. 〈◊〉 ut supra.  Mildred his second wife, daughter of Sir Anthony Cook of Giddy-Hall, in come. Essex. Knight, another son called Robert, and two daughters, Anne, married to Edward Earl of Oxford, and Elizabeth to William, son and heir of Thomas Lord Wentworth.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas ●. of Exeter.  Lord Burleigh, in 41 Eliz. was constituted 
i Pat. 41 Eliz. p. 7.  Warden of Rokingham-●orest, and Constable of the Castle there for life. And in 43 Eliz. upon 
k Annal. Eliz. in a. 1601.  that Insurrection, then made by Robert Earl of Essex, went into the City of London, with Garter, principal King at Arms, and proclaimed 
l Annal. Eliz. in a. 1601.  him and his adherents Traitors. In 3 jac. he was by Letters Patents, 
m Pat. 3 Jac. p. 12.  bearing date 4 Maii, created Earl of Exeter, which is observed to be the first Precedent, 
* Seldens 〈◊〉. of Honour.  whereby it appears, that any Man was advanced to the title of Earl of the principal City, when another had the dignity of Earl of the same County; Charles Blount, being then Earl of Devonshire.  
This Thomas had two wives, first 
n Carl of Nob. by R. B.  Dorothy, second daughter, and one of the heirs to john Nevil, Lord Latimer: and by her had issue 
o cattle of Nob. by R. B.  five sons, and six daughters; viz. William, who succeeded him. Sir Richard and Sir Edward, both Knights; Thomas and Christopher, drowned in Germany. His six daughters were these; 
p cattle of Nob. by R. B.  Lucy, married to William Marquis of Winchester; Mildred, first married to Sir Thomas Read Knight, and afterwards to Sir Edmund Trafford of Trafford, in come. Lanc. Knight, Mary to Edward Lord Denny; Elizabeth first to Sir William H●tton Knight, and afterwards to Sir Edward Coke Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench; Dorothy to Sir Giles Allington, of Horfheath Knight, and Francis to Sir Nicholas Tufton of Hothfeild, in come. Kanc. Knight, afterwards Earl of Tanet. To his second wife, he wedded 
q Ibid.  Frances, daughter of William Lord Chandos, widow of Sir Thomas Smith, Knight: but by her had no other issue then only one daughter, called Sophia, who died 
r Ibid.  young. And departing 
s Annal▪ R. Jac. per Camd.  this life, 7 Feb. An. 1622. was buried in the Chapel of St. john Baptist, in the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, at Westminster, where there is a fair Monument erected to the memory of him, and his two wives.  
I now come to William 
William.  Earl of Exeter, his son and heir. This William had two wives first 
u I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 70. b.  Elizabeth, sole daughter and heir to Edward Manors, Earl of Rutland, by whom he had issue 
x I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 70. b.  one only son called William, who bore the title of Lord Ros. Which William married 
y I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 70. b.  Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thomas Lake Knight, principal Secretary of State; and was sent Ambassador 
n Annal. Regis Jac. per Camd.  to the Emperor Mathias, in 13 jac. But the next ensuing year, this his title of Lord Ross was disputed 
o Annal. Regis Jac. per Camd.  by the Earl of Rutland, though the King had afforded it to him in his Letters 
p Annal. Regis Jac. per Camd.  of Credence. Whereupon, the arguments on each part being heard, 
q Annal. Regis Jac. per Camd.  before the Lords Commissioners, for the office of Earl Marshal, they adjudging 
r Annal. Regis Jac. per Camd.  that title unto him, he had the King's Declaration 
* Pat. 14 Jac. p. 13.  thereupon, dated 22. julii, 14 jac.  
Shortly after which, viz. in An. 1617. (15 jac.) he travailed out of England, and died 
s Annal R. Jac ut supra.  at Naples in Italy, without issue, but not without suspicion of poison.  
The second wife to this William Earl of Exeter, was Elizabeth, 
z Ib.  sister and coheir to Sir Robert Drury of Dalsted, in come. Suss. Knight, by whom he had only three daughters, 
a Ib.  Elizabeth, wife of Sir Thomas Howard Knight of the Bath, (afterwards created Lord Howard of Charlt●n, Viscount And●ver, and Earl of Berkshire;) Diana, first married to Henry Earl of Oxford, and afterwards to Thomas Lord Bruce, Earl of Elgin in Scotland; and Anne to Henry Lord Grey of Gr●by, afterwards created Earl of Stanford; this William was made Knight of the Garter, in ... Car. 1. and departing this life, in An. 1640. was buried in the Abbey Church at Westminster.  
The issue Male of William, being thus extinct, David Cecil, 
David.  son 
b Ibid.  and heir to Sir Richard Cecil, (second son to Thomas Earl of Exeter) by ... his wife, daughter 
c Ibid.  to Sir Anthony Cope of Hanwell, in come. Oxon. Knight, succeeded in the honour. Which David by Elizabeth his wife, daughter to john Earl of Bridgwater, had issue john, now Earl of Exeter, and Frances a daughter, married to Anthony Lord Ashley, now Earl of Shaftsbury.  
Which john, 
john.  by the Lady Frances his wife, daughter to john Earl of Rutland, hath had issue john, now Lord Burleigh, and David who died young; as also one daughter called Frances, married to ... Viscount Scudamore, in the Realm of Ireland.   

Cecil, Viscount Wimbleton.  
¶ HAving thus deduced the chief line of this Family, to this present; I come to Sir Edward Cecil 
Edward.  Knight, third son to the before-specified Thomas Earl of Exeter. This Sir Edward being a person of a military disposition, followed 
d I. 8. in officio Arm. f. ●. 2. b.  the Wars in the Netherlands, for the space of thirty five years, being first Colonel of Foot, and at the Battle of Newport, commanded the English Horse. He was also 
e I. 8. in officio Arm. f. ● 2. b.  Marshal, Lieutenant, and General of the Forces sent by King james, and King Charles the first, against the Spaniard and Imperialists, and in 2 Car. 1. was advanced 
f I. 8. In officio Arm. f. ●. 2. b.  to the dignity of Ba●on Cecil of Putney, and Viscount Wembleton. Moreover, after his return from the Wars, he was made 
g I. 8. In officio Arm. f. ●. 2. b.  one of his Majesty's Privy-Council, Lieutenant of Surry, and Governor of Portsmouth.  
He married three wives, first Theodosia, daughter of Sir Andrew Noel of Dalby, in come. Leic. Knight, by whom he had issue 
i Ib.  four daughters; first Dorothy; secondly Albinia, married to Sir Christopher Wray of Barlings, in come. Linc. Knight; thirdly Elizabeth, to Francis Lord Willoughby of Parham, and fourthly Frances, to james, son and heir of William Viscount Say and Sele; his second wife was 
k Ib.  Diana, daughter to Sir William Drury, of Halstede, in come. Suff. Knight, (one of the coheirs to Sir Robert Drury of Halstede Knight) by whom he had issue 
i Ib.  one sole daughter called Anne, who died in her infancy; his third 
m Ib.  wife Sophia, daughter to Sir Edward Zouche, of Woking, in come. Sur. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
n Ib.  one son, called Algernon, who likewise died in his infancy. And dying at Wymbleton, 16 Nou. An. 1638. (14 Car. 1.) was there buried.   

Cecil, Earl of Salisbury▪  
¶ I Come next to Robert, 
Robert.  son to the before-specified William Lord Burghley, by Mildred his second wife. This Robert in 38 Eliz. being then a Knight, was made 
p Pat. 38 Eliz p. 11.  one of the Queen's Principal Secretaries of State; and in 41 Eliz. Master 
q Pat. 41 Eliz. p. 10.  of the Wards; in which year he was sent 
r Annal Eliz. per Camd.  into France, with some other Commissions to mediate a Peace, betwixt the Spaniard and the French. In 1 jac. 3. Maii, he was created 
s Pat. 1 jac p. 14.  Lord Cecil of Esingdon, in come. Rotel. at the Tower of London; and upon the thirteenth of August, the same year, confirmed 
t Ibid. p. 12.  in his office of Master of the Wards. In 2 jac. 20 Aug. he was created 
u Pat. 2 jac. p. 12.  Viscount Cranburne at Whitehail, (being the first of that degree that ever used a Coronet) and in 3 jac. 4 Maii, Earl 
x Pat. 3 jac. p. 12.  of Salisbury at Greenwich. Also 4 Maii, 6 jac. Lord Treasure 
y Pat. 6. jac. p. 30.  of England; he was likewise Knight 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Chancellor 
a cattle of Nob. by R. B.  of the University of Cambridge.  
And having married 
b Ib.  Elizabeth, daughter of William Brooke, Lord Cobham, by whom he had issue 
c Ib.  one son called William, and Frances a daughter, married 
d Ib.  to Henry Lord Clifford, than son and heir apparent to Francis Earl of Cu●berland; died 
e Ib.  at Marlborough, on sunday 24 Maii, An. 1612. (10 jac.) and was buried at Hatfeild, in come. Hertf.  
To whom succeeded William. 
William.  his son and heir; which William took to Wife 
f Ib.  Catherine, the youngest daughter to Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, by whom be had issue seven sons, james who died young, Charles, Robert, Philip, William, Algernon, and Edward and five daughters, Anne, wife of Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, and Elizabeth married to William Earl of Devon, David, who died unmarried, Catherine to Philip, Lord L'isle, son and heir to Robert Earl of Leicester, and Mary to William Lord Sandys.  
Which Charles, (dying in his life time) married jane, daughter and coheir to james Maxwell, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to King Charles the first (afterwards made Earl of Derlton, in Scotland) and by her had issue seven sons, viz. james, who succeeded his Grandfather: as also Robert, Charles, William, Edward, Henry, and George, (all dead unmarried.)  
Likewise five daughters, Catherine, married to the Earl of Renoule, in Scotland; Frances, Diana, Penelope, and Elizabeth, who all three died young.  
This William Earl of Salisbury, being Knight of the Garter, died the third of December, An. 1668. and was buried at Hatfeild beforementioned.  
To whom succeeded james 
james.  his grandson, who married Margaret, one of the daughters to john now Earl of Rutland, and by her hath issue four sons, james, Robert, William, and Charles, and four daughters, Catherine, Francis, Mary, and Margaret.   

Bartu, Lord Willoughby of Eresby.  
[22 Eliz.]  
HAving in my discourse of the ancient Lords Willoughby, already showed; that Catherine, the sole Daughter and heir to William the last Lord Willoughby▪ of Ere●by, first became the fourth wife of Charles Braundon, Duke of Suffolk, but by him left no surviving issue: and afterwards of Richard Bartue Esquire, (from whom by her, a noble offspring is since descended) I shall now take notice of what I have seen most memorable of this Richard.  
As to his Parentage, he was 
a Ex Coll R. Gl. S.  son to Thomas Bertu, of Berested in Kent, Captain of Hurst-Castle in the Isle of Uviht; and had his Education, first in Corpus Christ Coll. Oxon. of which House he was a Fellow, 
* Hist & Antiq. Univers. Oxon. lib. 1. p. 276 a.  and afterwards under Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, sometime Lord Chancellor of England. Being a person singularly accomplished, as may seem by his abilities, in 
c Ib. p. 1144 b. n. 30.  the French, Italian, and Latin Tongues, he happily gained the affections of this great Duchess; a Lady most zealous 
d Ib. p. 1142. b.  for the Reformation begun in the time of King Edward the sixth. Which being discerned by Stephen Gardner, after that, by Queen Mary, he was restored to his Bishopric of Winchester, he was sent 
e Ib. p 114● a. n. 20.  for by him, in the first year of her Reign; and amongst some questions touching his Religion; asked, 
f Ib. p 114● a. n. 20.  Whether the Lady his Wife, was now as ready to set up Mass, as she had been to pull it down; when in her progress she caused a Dog in a Rochet to be carried, and called by his name. Whereupon, having advertisement 
g Ib.  by his friends, that the Bishop meant to call the Duchess (his wife) to an account of her Faith; and foreseeing the danger, he made means 
h Ib.  to get the Queen's licence to travail beyond sea, under colour of looking after such Debts▪ as were due from the Emperor to the late Duke of Suffolk, his Ladies former Husband.  
And having obtained it, passed 
i Ib. n. 30.  the ●eas at Dover, about the beginning of june, the same year, leaving her behind; who afterwards, (in january next ensuing) went 
k Ib n. 40.  by five of the clock in the morning, from her house in Barb●can, in the habit of a mean Merchant's wife, to Lion-key; taking with her, her only daughter. (an Infant of one years old) four of her meanest Men servants, (viz. one a Greek by birth, an Horse-Rider; the second a Joiner, the third a Brewer, the fourth a fool belonging to her Kitchen) also one Gentlewoman, and one Laundress. Thence passing 
l Ib. p. 1144 a. n. 20. & 30.  to Leigh, in Essex, she there took Ship, and (after much tossing by contrary winds, and no little danger by searchers) landed 
m Ib. p. 1144 a. n. 20. & 30.  in Brabant; where she apparelled 
n Ib. p. 1144 a. n. 20. & 30.  herself, and her women, like those of that Country, with Hukes. And thence with her Husband (whom she met there) went to 
o Ib. n. 40▪  Santon in cleveland.  
Where staying a while, and discerning 
p Ib. n. 60.  that they were like to be questioned for their Religion, by the Bishop of Arras, they were necessitated to hast away on foot, with the Child, and two of the servants to 
q Ib. n. 60.  Wesel, (a Hanse-Town in the Duke of Cleve's Dominion, privileged with a Company of the Still-yard- London-Merchants) to which place divers Walloons were also fled; having for their Minister one Francis Perusel, who had formerly received some courtesies in England from this Duchess.  
But being got thither, extremely weather beaten 
r Ib. n. 10.  with rain; and going from Inn to Inn for lodging, could obtain none; by reason he was suspected 
s Ib. n. 10.  for a Lance-Knight, and she his woman. Resolving therefore to get shelter in the Church-Porch, and to buy Coals to warm them there; they happened 
t Ib. n. 20. etc.  in the way, to hear two young men speak Latin; of whom, in that Language, enquiring to some Walloons house, they were happily brought to the very house, where Mr. Perusel had supped that night, and then was. In which, being kindly entertained, they changed Apparel with the good man and his wife, and hired a House in that Town, having got a protection from the Magistrates, for their stay there.  
But being at length known, they could not with safety continue longer; by reason of the Lord Pagets contrivance, 
u Ib. n. 60.  with the Duke of Brunswick, to surprise them (who was topass that way, with some Troops, for the Archduke's service against the French.) Of which, having private notice 
x Ibid.  (by Sir john Mason, the English Resident in the Netherlands) they suddenly hasted 
y Ib. p. 1145. n 10 & 20  to a Town called Winherm, in High-Dutch-land (in the Palsgrave's dominion) where they stayed till their necessaries began to fail. But, at length, in the midst of their despair, received Letters 
z Ib. p. 1145. n 10 & 20  from the Palatine of Uilua, and the King of Pole (who had heard of their distress by a Baron, named john Alasco; sometime Resident in England) with tender of large Courtesies; in order to this great journey, they consulted with Dr. Barlow (afterwards Bishop of Chichester) offering 
a Ib. p. 1145. n 10 & 20  to make him their companion therein: and thereupon sent 
b 〈…〉  him with Letters of Thanks to the Palatine (and some Jewels for a Present) to solicit the King of Pole; that, under his Seal, they, might enjoy what favours he had, by his Letters so honourably offered.  
Which being granted, they set forth 
c Ib. n. 30.  from Winheim, in April, An. 1557 (3 & 4 Ph. & M.) towards Frankford: but, in their travel; underwent divers great hardships, with no little danger of their lives by the Lantgrave's Soldiers; who, by reason of a quarrel for a Spaniel, which they had along with them, thrust 
d Ib. n. 40.  Boar-spears into the Wagon, where the Duchess, with her Child, and the other Women were: and, upon the pursuit of this Richard into a Village, had murdered him, but that he forsook his Horse, and ran 
e Ib. n. 60.  up a Ladder, set to a Garret-window, near the top of an house. By which means, escaping their sudden fury, one of the Burgh masters came to him, and brought 
f Ib. n. 60.  another person, who could speak Latin: to whom, submitting 
g Ib.  himself, he presently dispatched Letters 
h Ib.  to the Landgrave, and Earl of Erbagh (dwelling within eight miles) who, thereupon repairing thither, showed them such respect, 
i Ib. n. 10.  as properly belonged to persons of their quality; so that they passed on quietly towards Poland: where they received courteous entertainment 
k Ib. n. 30.  from the King, and were honourably placed 
l Ib. n. 30.  in the Earldom of Crozan, in Sanogelia. In which place, having the absolute power of Governning, they continued 
m Ib. n. 30.  in great quietness and honour, till the death of Queen Mary (which shortly after happened) and then returned into England.  
In the time of those their Travels, this most noble Lady brought him a Son; whom, by reason of his foreign birth, he named Peregrinde: His daughter (whom he carried with him) being called Susanna, afterwards married 
n Catal. of Nob. by R B.  to Reginald Earl of Kent, and next to Sir john Wingfeild Knight.  
Which Peregrine, 
Peregrine.  was made a free Denizen, 
* 〈…〉  in the Parliament of 1 Eliz. And, upon the death of Catherine his mother, happening 
c 〈…〉  19 Sept. An. 1580. (22 Eliz.) having summons 
d 〈…〉  to that Parliament, begun at Westminster, by Prorogation, upon the Sixteenth of january next ensuing; as Lord Willoughby of Eresby; took his place 
e 〈…〉  in the Horse, according to the seniority of that Honor.  
Being thus possessed of that great Inheritance, and Dignity; and having married 
f 〈…〉  Mary, the daughter to john Earl of Oxford, by Margaret his second wife, sister and heir of the whole blood to Earl Edward; in An. 158●. (25 〈◊〉.) to gether with the Earl of Leicester, and divers other honourable persons, he attended 
g 〈…〉  the Duke of An●ou to Antwerp, by the Queen's command (which Duke had stay do 〈◊〉 England three Months, in hopes of ga●●ing her in marriage:) And, before the end of that year, was sent 
i Ib.  to Frederick the second King of Denmark● with the Ensigns of the most Noble Order of the Garter.  
In 29 Eliz. at the siege 
k Ib in an. 1586.  of Zutphen (in the Netherlands) upon a sharp encounter with the Forces of that Garrison, in a Salley; he overthrew 
l Ib in an. 1586.  George Cressiat, at that time Commander in chief of the Horse, and took 
m Ib in an. 1586.  him prisoner: and, in 30 Eliz. upon the precess 
n Ib in an. 1587.  of Robert Earl of Leicester, than General of the English Auxiliaries in those Provinces, had 
o Ib in an. 1587.  the chief command of them, in his stead. After which, in 31 Eliz. he most valiantly defended 
p Ib in an. 1588.  Bergen ap Zoam, whereunto the Prince of Parma laid siege: and, for a farther encouragement to valour, at that time conferred 
q Ib. in an. 1588.  the honour of Knighthood upon Sir Francis Vere, Sir Thomas Knolls, and some others. Sir Robert Naunton, in his Fragmenta Kegalia, says, that he was one of the Queen's first Swordmen, and a great Master of the Art Military.  
In 32 Eliz. he was 
r Ib. in an. 1589.  one of the Peers, which sat upon Trial of Philip Earl of Arundel; and the same year, sent 
s Ib. in an. 1589.  General of Four thousand Auxiliaries into France, in aid of the King of Navarr. By his Testament, 
t Woodball, qu. 58.  bearing date at Barwick, 17 Aug. An. 1599 (41 Eliz.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Spillesby, in Com. Linc. He also gave to Peregrine, one of his younger sons (afterwards Knight of the Bath) that Ring with a Diamond, which he had from the King of France, when he served him there; with a charge, upon his blessing, to transmit it to his heirs: And departed this life in An. 1601. (as seemeth by the Probate of that Testament,) leaving issue Robert his son and heir; and three other, besides Peregrine; viz. Henry, Vere, and Roger: as also Catherine a daughter, married to Sir Lewes Watson of Rokingham-Castle, in Com. North. Knight.  
Which Robert, 
Robert  in 1 jac. having then summons 
x Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, as Lord Willoughby of Eres●y, upon the seventh of May, took his place 
y Journal of Parl.  accordingly: And thereupon, making his claim 
z Ibid.  to the Earldom of Oxford, as also to the Titles of Lord Bulbeck, Sandford, and Badlesmere, and to the Office of Lord High Chamberlain of England, as son and heir to Mary, the sole heir female of that great Family: After much dispute, had judgement 
a Ibid.  on his behalf for that Office of Lord High Chamberlain (as in my discourse of the Family of Vere Earl of Oxford is more fully showed:) And, being admitted 
b Ibid.  into the House, with his Staff, upon the thirteenth of April the same year, was seated above all the other Barons.  
After which, viz. 22 Nou. in the second year of King Charles the First, he was advanced 
d Pat. 2. Cat. 1. p. 5.  to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of 
* A Province in Lincolnshire.  Lindsey. And, in April, 6 Car. 1. elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter. 
e In●●it. etc. of the Garter per E. A. f Pat. 7 Ca●. 1. p. 20.  Also in 7 Car. 
f In●●it. etc. of the Garter per E. A. f Pat. 7 Ca●. 1. p. 20.  1. made Constable of England (24 Nou. in order to the Trial of the Lord Rea, and David Ramsey, in the Court Military. Which Patent was revoked 
g Pat. 8 Car. 1 p. 21.  20 Maii next ensuing. And in 11 Car. 1. constituted 
h Pat. 11 Car. 1. p. 5. in dorso.  Lord Admiral of the King's whole Fleet.  
Also, in 18 Car. 1. General of the King's Royal Army, for suppressing that unparallelled Insurrection, then raised by the practices of certain Members of that unhappy Long Parliament, begun at Westminster, 3d d Nou. An. 1640. under pretence of defending the Religion by Law established, the Laws of the Land, Liberties of the Subject, and Privileges of Parliament. Whereupon, being in the Head of his Command, in the Battle of Kineton, fought upon the 23d d of October, An. 1642. and there receiving a mortal wound; he was taken prisoner, and brought to Warwick-Castle; where he departed this life the same night: After which, his Corpse was carried to Edenham, in Com. Linc. and there buried; Leaving issue, by Elizabeth his wife, 
i 1. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 74. b.  the only child of Edward Lord Mountagu of Boughton, by Elizabeth, his first wife, daughter 
k 1. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 74. b.  of Sir john Geffrey, Knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, eight sons; viz. 
l Ibid. f. 13. a.  Sir Mountagu, and Sir Roger, Knights of the Bath; Peregrine, Francis, Robert, Henry, Vere, and Edward: and five daughters; Catherine, Elizabeth, Anne, Sophia, and Mary.  
Which Sir Mountagu, 
Mountagu.  bearing the Title of Lord Willoughby of Eresby, whilst his Father lived; and firmly adhering to the King, from the first appearance of that Grand Insurrection; commanded the Royal Regiment of His Majesty's Guards: And, being near to his valiant father, when he had that mortal wound; for preservation of his person from the violence of the Soldiers, in the heat of Battle, voluntarily yielded himself to a Commander of Horse on the other side: And, not long after, having his liberty by exchange, faithfully served the same King, in divers other Battles, throughout the whole course of that Unhappy War, and otherwise; being one of the Gentlemen of His Royal Bedchamber, and of His Privy-Council: whereby he had his share in those sufferings, which all the Truehearted Royalists cheerfully underwent▪ during the long continuance of the late Woeful Usurpation.  
Moreover, living to see the joyful Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, whose Royal Coronation was shortly afterwards solemnised; he exhibited his Claim, for the exercise of that great hereditary Office, of Lord High Chamberlain of England; and for the reception of such Fees and Benefits, as his noble Ancestors had heretofore thereupon enjoyed, Which was allowed.  
Being also elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter, he was Installed (with others) 16 Apr. An. 1661. (13 Car. 2.) And, on the day of His Majesty's most happy and solemn Coronation, at Westminster, (which was the 23d d of the same month of April) then exercising the said Office of Lord High Chamberlain, did receive those Fees and Benefits, which were of right thereupon due.  
This Earl married twice▪ first Martha, daughter of Sir William Cokain Knight, Alderman of the City of London, widow of john Earl of Holderness; and by her had issue five sons; Robert, Peregrine, Richard, Vere, now one of the Barons of the Exchequer; and Charles; and three daughters; Elizabeth, married to Baptist Viscount Compden, Bridget to Sir Thomas O●burne Baronet, now Earl of Danby, and Lord High Treasurer of England; and Catherine to Robert Dormer of Dorton, in Com. Oxon. Esquire.  
Secondly Bridget, daughter and sole heir of Edward Wray Esquire, Groom of the Bedchamber to King james (third son to Sir William Wray of G●entworth, in Com. Linc. Knight and Baronet) by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Francis Lord Norris (Earl of Berkshire.) By which Bridget he had issue three sons; james now Lord Norris, by descent from his Grandmother; Edward, and Henry: and the Lady Mary, a daughter. And departing this life at the Lord Camden's House in Kensington, 25 julii, An. 1666. was buried at Edenham, in the Vault, with his Noble Father.  
To whom succeeded Robert his son and heir, who married thrice; first Mary, daughter and coheir to john Massingberd, a Merchant in London, of the East-India Company (descended of an ancient and worshipful Family of that name, in Com. Linc.) by whom he had issue only one daughter named Arab●lla. Secondly Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Lord Wharton; by whom he hath issue five sons; Robert, Peregrine, Philip, Norris, and Albemarle. Thirdly Elizabeth, daughter and sole heir to Thomas late Earl of Down in Ireland, by whom he hath issue Elizabeth a daughter.   

Sidney Earl of Leicester.  
[● jao.]  
THis Family, anciently seated 
a Ex coll R. Gl. & Hist. of Cambr. ●. 400.  at Cxa●leigh, in Com. Surr. and Kyngesham, in Com. Suss. do derive themselves lin● ally from 
b Ex coll R. Gl. & Hist. of Cambr. ●. 400.  Sir William Sidney, 
William.  Knight, who came out of Anjou with Henry, the son of Maud the Empress; afterwards King, by the name of Henry the Second, whose Chamberlain he then was 
c Ex coll R. Gl. & Hist. of Cambr. ●. 400.  made. From which Sir William 
William.  descended another William; who, in 3 H. 8. being then one of the Esquires of the King's House, accompanied 
q Holingsh. p. 808. ●. n. 60.  Thomas Lord Darcie into Spain, for the assistance of the Spaniard against the Moors; and when other persons of quality received the dignity of Knighthood at the hands of King Ferdinand, excused 
* Holingsh. p. 808. ●. n. 60.  himself from partaking thereof.  
In 4 H. 8. 
r Ib. 810. n. 30.  he was Captain 
s Ib. 8. 15. ●. n. 30 & 50.  of one of those ships, which being then employed against the French, encountered them upon the Coast of Brittany. So likewise in 
t Ib. 816. a. n. 30.  5 H. 8. at which time the English intended to have fallen upon them, in the Haven of Breast; but by a mischance, happening to one of their ships, which fell on a Rock, were prevented. Before the end of which year, being 
u Ib. 826. ●.  a Knight, upon an Invasion of the North by the Scots, he was one 
x Ib. 826. ●.  of the Chief Commanders of the English Army, then victorious at Floddon-Field. And, in 6 H. 8. accompanied 
d Shows A●n  the Duke of Suffolk, the Marquess Dorset, and sundry other honourable persons, unto Paris, there to make proof 
e Shows A●n.  of their skill in Arms, against the Dolphin of France, and nine other select persons, whom he had taken for his assistants at those solemn Justs, there held in the month of November, for all comers, being Gentlemen of Name and Arms. Whereupon they landed 
f Ibid.  at Calais, all in Green Coats, and Hoods, because they would not be known. Which Justs were kept 
g Ibid.  two days after the Coronation of Q. Marry, wife to Lewes the Twelfth King of France, and sister to King Henry the Eighth.  
And, in 12 H. 8 upon 
h Ibid.  the going over of the King and Queen, with great State into France; at which time he met King Francis betwixt Guisnes and Ardes, jousts being thereupon held for fourteen days; he was 
i Ibid.  one in the second Band of the English, at those Martial Exercises: He 
k Pat. 6 E 6. p. 7 per Inspex.  was also Chamberlain and Steward to K Henry the 8th. In 15 H. 8. he accompanied the Duke of Suffolk, than General of the English Forces, into France; at which time divers Castles, and places of strength in those parts, were won by the English. And, departs 
l E● stemmate.  this life 11 Feb. 7 E. 6. (being 
m E● stemmate.  at that time 70 years of age) left issue 
n E● stemmate.  Henry his son and heir, and four daughters; Frances, married to Thomas Earl of Sussex, ... to Sir William Fitz-Williams Knight; Marry, to Sir William Dormer, Kt; and Lucy, to Sir james Harington Kt.  
Which Henry, 
Henry.  in 3 E. 6. was Knighted 
o Hist. of Cambr. p. 401.  by that King; and sent 
p Hist. of Cambr. p. 401.  Ambassador into France, being 
q Hist. of Cambr. p. 401.  at that time but Two and twenty years of age: and, in 4 E. 6. constituted 
* Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 1.  Chief Cupbearer to the King, for life. In 2 & 3 Ph. & M. he was made 
r Pat 2 & 3 Ph. & M. p. 3. in dorso.  Vice-Treasurer, and general Governor of all the King and Queen's Revenues, within the Realm of Ireland: And, in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. Justice 
s Pat. 4 & 5 Ph & M. p. 3. in dorso.  of Ireland, in the absence of the Earl of Sussex, than Lord Deputy.  
In 2 Eliz. he was appointed 
t Hist. of Cambr. p 400.  Lord Precedent of Wales; and, in 5 Eliz. sent 
u Stows Ann.  into France, to discover the certainty of that design, which the Duke of Guise, and his party, were driving on, against Q. Elizabeth, as also to promote the peace of both Realms: But, when he found them averse thereto, returned. Then he was sent 
x Stows Ann.  into Scotland, to the Queen there, for deferring the Conference, which she desired with Queen Elizabeth, until another year, or until the French Wars should cease. And, in An. 1564. (6 Eliz.) was made choice 
y Hist. of Cambr. p. 400.  of, for one of the Knight's Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter. In 10 Eliz. he was constituted 
z Pat. 10 Eliz. p. 2  Deputy of Ireland, (7 Apr.) and being there, upon the Rebellion of Shan O Nele, had command 
a A●nal. 〈◊〉. pe● Camd.  to march against him: which he did with 
b A●nal. 〈◊〉. pe● Camd.  good success. In 17 Eliz. he was again made 
c Pat. 17 El●●. p. 13.  Deputy of Ireland (5 Aug.) So likewise 
d Aunal. Eliz.  in 18 Eliz.  
To this brief account I shall succinctly point at what Holingshead 
e Holingsh. Chron. p. 1543. b. etc.  hath from Edmond Molineux, who took particular notice of the most remarkable passages of his life.  
He was (saith he) from his Infancy, bred and brought up in the Prince's Court, even as a Companion, and many times a Bedfellow with him; and afterwards, when Prince Edward attained the Crown, was made principal Gentleman of His Privy-chamber. As to his other employments, he was sent Ambassador to the French King, Henry the Second; and, at sundry times (not long after) again into France, and sometimes into Scotland. Likewise four times made Lord Justice of Ireland, and thrice Deputy for that Realm. In his first Deputation, ●e suppressed the Rebellion of S●an O Nele; and set the Head of that Reb●● on the top of the Castle at Dublin. In the second, he quelled the Insurrection of the Butl●rs; and in the third, the Commotion made by the Earl of 〈◊〉 and his sons.  
Upon his first arrival as Deputy there, he put in execution the Laws for abolishing of Coin, and Livery; and devised, that the remoter Provinces should be Governed by Precedents. He also devised the distribution of the Country into Shires, for the Currencie of Her Majesty's Writs. And buile the Bridge of Athlon, over that great and swi●t River of Sh●nor. He began the Walling and Fortifying of the Town of Carricfergus, in Ulster, recdified the Town of Atheurie in Conaught: strengthened Athlon with Gates, and other Fortifications; laid the Foundation of the Bridge at Cater●ogh; made a strong Goal at Molingar, and Walled it about with Stone, for the safe custody of Rebels, Theives, and other Malefactors.  
He likewise built convenient rooms in the Castle of Dublin, for the preservation of the Records of that Realm, which before lay neglected; causing the Statutes of Ireland to be first published in Print. And, in his passage from Ludlow, by Beaudley to Worcener, by water, taking cold; after seven days lying sick at the Bishop's Palace there, departed this life the fifth day of May, An 1586. (28 Eliz.) being at that time 57 years of age, wanting one month and fifteen days. Whence his corpse being conveyed to Penshurst in Kent, was there interred the Twentieth day of june next following; But, his Heart was carried back to Ludlow, and there buried in the Tomb of his daughter Ambrosia, in a little Oratory of the semi-Collegiate Church there. Thus far Holigsh.  
Having been Lord Precedent of Wales for many years, he repaired 
f Hist. of Cambr. p. 401.  the Castle at Ludlo●r, then in great decay; and erected 
g Hist. of Cambr. p. 401.  divers new buildings therein. And, having married 
h Catal. of Nob. by R. ●.  the Lady Mary, eldest daughter to john Duke of Northumberland (who died 
i Holingsh. ut supra, p. 1551. n. 60.  upon the ninth of August next ensuing his decease) by her had issue 
k 〈◊〉. b.  three sons, Sir Philip, Sir Robert▪ and Sir Thomas Sidney, all Knights; and one surviving daughter, called Mary, married 
l 〈◊〉. b.  to Henry Earl of Pembroke.  
Which Sir Philip, 
Philip.  after Queen Elizabeth had taken the Dutch into her Protection, and sent divers Auxiliaries for their service against the Spaniard, was made Governor 
m Ib. n. ●0.  of Flushing (a chief Port of Zealand:) and afterwards, being mortally wounded, 
n Ib. pat 55● a.  at a Battle near Zutpher, in Geiderland, upon the 22th of Sept. An. 1586. (28 Eliz.) died 
o Ib. pat. 55● a.  at Arnhem, upon the sixteenth of October following (not many months after his Father.) Whereupon his Corpse being conveyed over into England, were interred 
p Ib. n. 50.  with great honour, above the Choir, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in London, with no little lamentation of all good men; by reason he was a person of extraordinary merit, for his great learning, and other admirable parts: leaving issue, by Francis his wife, 
q Catal. of Nob ut 〈◊〉.  daughter and heir, to Sir Francis Walsingham Knight, one sole daughter and heir, called Elizabeth, married 
r Catal. of Nob ut 〈◊〉.  to Roger Earl of Rutland.  
Robert 
Robert.  his brother succeeding him, as next heir male: Of whom, that which I first find memorable of him, is; that, in An. 1589. (31 Eliz.) he was made Governor 
s Ib.  of Flushing, and the Fort called Ramkyns (which Queen Elizabeth then had as Cautionary-places, by reason of the aid she gave to the Dutch against the Spaniard:) and, in An. 1597. (40 Eliz.) being joined in command 
t Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  with Sir Francis Vere, over those English Auxiliaries, which had been sent against the Spaniard, in aid of Prince Maurice of Nassau, he shared in the honour of that Victory, 
u Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  then obtained at Turnholt, in Brabant, wherein Two thousand Neopolitans and Germans, with their General, were slain 
x Annal. Eliz. ut supra. .  
And, by Letters Patent, bearing date 13 Maii, 1 jac. was advanced 
y Pat. 1 Jac p. 14.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Sidney of Penshurst, in Kent. Upon the 24th of july, the same year (it being the day of the King's and Queen's Coronation) he was made Lord Chamberlain 
z Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  to the Queen: And, upon the Fourth of May, 3 jac. created 
a Pat. 3 Jac. p. 12.  Viscount L'isle. On the 7th of july, An. 1616. (14 jac.) he was installed 
b Annal. R. Jac. per Camb.  Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter: and, upon the second of August, 16 jac. dignified 
c Pat. 16 Jac. p. 11.  with the Title of Earl of Leicester; the Ceremony 
d Annal. R. Jac.  of his Creation being performed in the Hall of the Bishop's Palace at Salisbury.  
This Earl married two wives; first 
e Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Barbara, daughter and heir to john Gamage of Coytie, in Com. Glamorgan, Esquire; by whom he had issue 
f Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  three sons; Sir William Sidney, Knight, who died unmarried; Henry, who died in his infancy; and Sir Robert Sidney, made Knight of the Bath, at the Creation of Henry Prince of 〈◊〉: As also eight daughters; Marry, married to Sir Robert Wroth of Durance, in Com. Mid. Knight; Catherine to Sir Lewes Mansel, Son to Sir Thomas Mansell of Morgan, in Com. Glamorgan, Knight; Elizabeth died unmarried; Philippe, wife of Sir john Hobert. eldest son of Sir Henry Hobert, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas; Bridget and Alice died young; Barbara wedded to Thomas Smith of Ostenhanger, in Com. Cantii, Esquire, (afterwards made Viscount Strangford in Ireland:) and Vere, who died in her childhood. And, to his second wife, ... widow of Sir Thomas Smith, Knight, a younger son to Customer Smith.  
He died 
* ●sc. 5 Car. 1. p. 2.  at Penshurst, 13 julii, An. 1626. (2 Car. 1.) and was there buried.  
Robert Sidney, 
Robert.  now Earl of Leicester, hath had issue by the Lady Dorothy his wife, daughter to Henry late Earl of Northumberland, four sons; Philip, Robert, Algernon and Henry: and eight daughters; Dorothy married to Henry Earl of Sunderland; Lucy to Sir john Pelham of Laughton, in Com. Suss. Bar. Ann to ... Cart a Divine; Mary and Diana who died young; Elizabeth, wife of ... Viscount Strangford in Ireland, Frances, and Isabel. Of which sons, Philip, who beareth the Title of Viscount L'isle, married Catherine, daughter to William Earl of Salisbury; by whom he hath had issue a son called Robert, who married Elizabeth, daughter to john Earl of Bridgwater; and two daughters, Dorothy, the wife of Thomas, second son to Sir Thomas Cheek of Pergo, in Com. Essex, Knight; and Elizabeth, who died young.   

Knolles Earl of Banbury.  
[1 jac.]  
THough none of this Family arrived to the honour of Peerage, till the beginning of King james his Reign; yet were some of them men of great note in their times: for Robert Knolles, 
Robert.  who was at first, a person 
a T. Wals. in An. 1358. p. 166.  but of a low fortune; betaking 
b T. Wals. in An. 1358. p. 166.  himself to a Military course of life, made such advantage 
c T. Wals. in An. 1358. p. 166.  by the troubles in Normandy and Britanny; as that, in 32 E. 3. abounding 
d T. Wals. in An. 1358. p. 166.  with riches, gotten by the Wars, he became an eminent Commander ᵉ in those parts. Whereupon, in 41 E. 3. he was chosen 
f Ib. 166. & ibid. n. 20.  by Prince Edward (commonly called the Black-Prince) to accompany him into Spain, to the aid of Don Pedro, than King of Castille, and Leon, against Henry the Bastard-son of King Alfonsus, his father. And, in 44 E. 3. was made General 
g Ib. 177. a. 30 & 40.  of all those Forces, which King Edward at that time sent into France.  
In 1 R. 2. he was Governor 
h Ib. 210. n. 20.  of the Castle at Breast in Britanny; and, in 3 R. 2. went 
i Ib. p. 247.  with Thomas of Wodstoke, Earl of Buckingham, and divers other brave men, in aid of the Duke of Britanny against the French. Whereupon, landing 
k Ib. p. 247.  at Cala●s, they marched 
l Ib. p. 247.  quite through France without resistance. This Robert also, in 4 R. 2. upon 
m Ib. p. 265. n. 30.  that dangerous Insurrection of jack Straw, and his followers; led 
n Ib. p. 265. n. 30.  on the Citizens of London for the suppressing thereof. And, besides these his Military Actions, which made him famous in those days, he built 
o Ib. p. 412.  that stately Bridge, over the River Medway, near Rochester, in Kent (commonly called Rochester-Bridge) and enlarged 
p Ib. p. 412.  the House of Friers-Carmelites (commonly called the White-friar's) in the City of London. He likewise Founded 
q Ib. p. 412.  a Collegiate-Church of Secular Priests, at Pontfract, in Com. Ebor. And, departing 
r Ib. p. 412.  this life (at his Manor of Scene-Thorpe, in Com. Norff.) about the Festival of the Blessed Virgin's Assumption, in An. 1407. (7 H. 4.) was buried, 
s Stows Survey. p. 437. b. & 438. a.  with the Lady Constance his wife, in the body of the Church at the White-friar's, which he had newly builded.  
From which Robert descended another Robert; 
Robert.  who, in 9 H. 8. being then 
t Pat. 30 H. 8 ●. 6.  one of the Gentlemen-Huishers of the Privy Chamber, had 
u Pat. 30. H. 8. ●. 6.  a Lease, for certain years, form the King, to himself, and Lettuce his wife, of the Manor of Rothetfeild - Grace (commonly called Greys) in Com. Oxon. and left issue Francis his son and heir. Which Francis, 
Francis,  in 30 H. 8. obtained a Grant 
x Ib.  of that Lordship in Fee: and, in 34 H. 8. was one of that King's Gentlemen-Pensioners. But, upon the Reformation, set on foot by King Edward the Sixth, became so zealous for the Religion then professed; as that, when Queen Mary began to Reign, and grew severe towards the Reformed, he fled 
y Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  into Germany: For which respect, he had such esteem from Queen Elizabeth (who stood totally affected to the Reformation) as that in the first year of her Reign, he was made choice of, for one 
z Ib.  of her Privy-Council: and shortly after that, Vice-Chamberlain 
a Ibid.  of her Household: next 
b Ibid.  Captain of the Guard; afterwards Treasurer 
c Ibid.  of her Household, and lastly 
d Ibid.  Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
It is also memorable of him, that in 11 Eliz. he was trusted 
e Ib.  with the custody of the Queen of Scots, than Prisoner at Bolton-Castle in Yorkshire: and that in 29 Eliz. he was 
f Ib.  one of those, who by Commission sat in judgement upon that unfortunate Lady. Likewise, that by Catherine his wife, daughter 
g Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  of William Carie, Esquire 
h Ex ftemmate.  of the Body to King Henry the Eighth (by Mary his wife, daughter 
i Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  of Thomas Bullen Earl of UUiltshire; as also sister to the Lady Anne, second wife to King H. 8.) he had issue William his son and heir; and divers other Children.  
Which William, 
William.  in 41 Eliz. being one 
k Annal. Eliz. ut supra.  of the Delegates for making Pace with the Dutch; in 43 Eliz. was made 
l Ibid.  Treasurer of her Household. And in 1 jac. by Letters Patent, bearing date 13 Maii, was advanced 
m Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Knolles of Grays, in come. Oxon, (his chief seat) the ceremony 
n Annal. R. Jac. per Camd  of his Creation being performed in the Tower of London. Also upon the tenth of October, An. 1614 (12 jac.) made Master 
o Pat. 12 Jac. p. 27.  of the Wards. And within a short time following, Knight 
p I●stit. etc. of the Garter per E. A.  of the Garter. Moreover, upon the seventh of November, 14 jac. he was raised to the dignity 
q Pat. 14 Jac. p. 26.  of a Viscount, by the title of Viscount Wallingford, and upon the 18 of August, 2 Car. 1. created 
r Pat. 2 Car. 1 p. 5.  Earl of Banbury.  
He first married 
s I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 30.  Dorothy, daughter of Edmund Lord Bray, 
t I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 30.  sister and coheir to john Lord Bray, widow of Edmund Bruges Lord Chandos, by whom he had no issue: and afterwards * Elizabeth, eldest daughter to Thomas Earl of Suffolk; by whom he had likewise no issue, as the Certificate 
u I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 30.  subscribed, by her the said Elizabeth, (who survived him) doth testify. And departing 
x I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 30.  this life 25 Maii, An. 1632. (being then eighty eight years of age) lieth buried 
y I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 30.  in the Church of Grays, beforementioned. But notwithstanding this her Certificate, and an Inquisition taken after his death, importing as much; it was not long after, ere she married, Nicholas Lord Vaux, and produced two Sons; viz. Edward, who by reason of a sudden quarrel, happening on the Roadway, betwixt Calais and Gravelin, was there slain, and buried in the Church of the Friars Minims at Calais; the other Nicholas was frequently called Earl of Banbury, but never had summons to Parliament.   

Lord Wotton.  
[1 jac.]  
OF this Family, the first, touching whom I have seen any considerable mention, is Robert Wetton, 
Robert,  of Bocton- Malherbe, in Com. Cantii. Knight; who by Anne his wife, 
a Holingsh. Chron p. 1402 b n. 50 & 4●3. a. ●. 40.  daughter and coheir of Henry Belknap, had issue 
b Holingsh. Chron p. 1402 b n. 50 & 4●3. a. n. 40.  two sons; Sir Edward Wotton Knight, and Nicholas Doctor of Law, both of them persons famous in their times.  
Which Sir Edward 
Edward.  being 
c Ib. 1402. b. n. 60.  of the Privy-Council to Henry the Eighth, was in 37 of that King's Reign, made 
d Pat. 37 H. 8 p. 18.  Treasurer of the Town and Marches of Calais: as also constituted 
e Godw. p. 205.  one of his Executors; and by him assigned 
f Godw. p. 205.  to be of Council to Prince Edward his son and successor: being a person of such great abilities, that he might 
g Holingsh. ut supra.  have been Lord Chancelloor of England, but that he modestly declined it.  
Nor was his Brother Nicholas 
Nicholas.  inferior to him, in point of learning, and other excellent endowments: being 
h Godw. ut supra.  likewise of the Privy-Council to that King, and one of his Executors: as also his Ambassador 
i Herb. Hist. of H. 8. p. 459.  in France, at the time of his death. But contenting 
k Holingsh. p. 1403. a. n. 40. & 50.  himself with the Deaneries; first of York, and afterwards of Canterbury, was 
l Holingsh. p. 1403. a. n. 40. & 50.  for some time, one of the Principal Secretaries of State to King Edward the Sixth; as also of his Privy-Council. So likewise 
m Holingsh. p. 1403. a. n. 40. & 50.  (viz. of the Privy-Council) to Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth: and so highly esteemed of, for his Learning, Prudence, and Integrity, (being 
* Ib. b.  well skilled in the Latin, French, Italian, and Germane Tongues) that he was twice sent 
n Ib. a. n. 40, &. 50.  Ambassador to the Emperor, Charles the fifth; once to Philip King of Spain; once to King Francis of France; thrice to King Henry the second his son; once to Mary Queen of Hungary, Governess of the Netherlands; and twice to William Duke of Cleve; and in An. 1540 (32 H. 8.) employed into France, upon the renovation of the Peace betwixt the English, French, and Scots, betwixt Guisness and Ardres. Also 
o Ib. a. n. 40, &. 50.  to the Castle of Cambray, in An. 1559. (1 Eliz.) and to 
p Ib. a. n. 40, &. 50.  Edinburgh, in An. 1560. upon the like occasion.  
And departing 
q Ib. 1403 b n. 10.  this life 26 jan. An. 1566. (9 Eliz.) was buried 
r Ib. 1403 b n. 10.  in the Cathedral Church at Canterbury, where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory, by 
s Ib. a. n. 30.  Thomas Wotton Esquire, his elder Brother's son and heir.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  by Elizabeth his wife, daughter of john Rudstone of Bocton Monchensey, in come. Cantii, Esquire, had issue 
t Ib b. n. 30  Edward 
Edward.  his son and heir; and two 
i Life of Sir Henry Wotton by Isaac Walton.  other sons, james and john. (Of which james, being in that adventure to Cadez in Spain, in 38 Eliz.) was there Knighted.) 
k Life of Sir Henry Wotton by Isaac Walton.  And by ... a second wife, daughter to Sir William Finch of Eastwell in Kent, (widow of ... Morton,) had issue ˡ another son called Henry, who being a person singularly accomplished with Learning, was Knighted by King james, sent 
m Life of Sir Henry Wotton by Isaac Walton.  thrice Ambassador to Venice; once to the States of the United-Provinces; twice to the Duke of Savoy, once to the United-Princes of the upper Germany, at Helbrune; also to the Archduke Leopald: likewise to the Duke of Wittenberg, to the Imperial Cities of Strasbuygh, and Ulme; as also to the Emperor Ferdinand the second. And after all this, made Provost 
n Ibid.  of Caton-Colledge near Windsor.  
But I return to Edward 
Edward.  his elder Brother. This Edward in his younger years, travailled over the chief parts of Europe, and was afterwards employed Ambassador 
x Ibid.  first to Portugal, and next to Scotland: and upon the thirteenth of May, (1 jac.) being then a Knight, was advanced 
y Pat. ● Jac. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Wotton of Marley. After this he was made controller 
z Vnnal. R. Jac. per Camd.  of the Household to that King; and in An 1616. (14 jac.) Treasurer 
a Vnnal. R. Jac. per Camd.  of the Household: but that office he held not much above one year.  
This Edward married Hesther, daughter and sole heir to Sir William Puckering of Oswald-Rick, in come. Ebor. Knight, by whom he had issue Thomas his son and successor in this honour. Which Thomas 
Choma●.  married 
b I. 8 in officio A●n. f. 24. b.  Mary the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Arthur Throckmorton of Pauters- Perry, in come. North. Knight; and departing 
c I. 8 in officio A●n. f. 24. b.  this life at Bocton- Malherbe 2 Apr. An., 1630. (6 Car, 1.) aetatis 43 was buried 
d I. 8 in officio A●n. f. 24. b.  in the Parish-Church there; leaving issue 
e I. 8 in officio A●n. f. 24. b.  four daughters his heirs surviving; Catherine, married to Henry Lord Stanhope, son and heir to Philip Earl of Chesterfield; Hesther to Baptist Viscount Campden; Margaret, to Sir. john Tufton, Knight, and Anne to Sir Edward Hales, then of Tunstal, in come. Cantii Knight.  
Which Catherine afterwards took to Husband Henry de Kirkhoven, Lord of Henfleet in Hollan●, (who by reason thereof, was created a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Wotton of Wotton in Kent, by Letters 
* ●x autog.  Patent, bearing date at St. johnstons' in Scotland, upon the 31. of August, in the second year of the Reign of our present Sovereign King Charles the second.) But enjoying not 
f Pat. de eodem anno.  the title of a Countess, in regard that the Lord Stanhope (her Husband) died in his Father's life time; did, by reason 
g Pat. de eodem anno.  of her long attendance upon the Illustrious Princess of Orange, daughter to our late Sovereign King Charles the first, and her many faithful services to that King (of blessed memory) as also to King Charles the Second, obtain Letters 
* Ex autog.  Patents, bearing date 29 Maii, 12 Car. 2 whereby she was advanced 
h Pat de eodem anno.  to the dignity of Countess of Chesterfield, to enjoy during the term of her natural life. Surviving him, she lastly married to Daniel O Neille, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, and departed this life upon the ninth of Apr. An. 1667.   

Egerton, Lord Ellesmere, and Earl of Bridgwater.  
[1 jac.]  
THomas Egerton, 
Thomas.  natural son 
a Ex coll. Samps Er●swike at.  to Sir Richard Egerton of Ridley, in come. Cestr. Knight, having studied the Laws in Lincolnes-●nn for divers years, became at length so famous, for his knowledge therein, as that Queen Elizabeth, upon the 28th of june, in the 23. year of her Reign, made 
b Pat. 23 〈◊〉 p. 1.  him her Sollicitor-General. After which; before the revolution of one year, he became the Lent-Reader 
c Orig. Jurid. p. 253.  in that noble Society, and was constituted 
d Pat. 34. Eli● p. 7.  her Attorney-General upon the second of june 34 Eliz. from which advancements he soon rose higher: for in 36 Eliz. (being then a Knight 
e Pat. 36 Eliz. p. 5. ) he was made 
f Pat. 36 Eliz. p. 5.  Master of the Rolls; and in 38 Eliz. 6 Maii, Lord Keeper 
g Claus. 38 Eliz p. 14. in dorso.  of the great Seal. In which eminent office, he continued during the whole remainder of that Queen's happy Reign: and upon the 21 of july, 1 jac. was raised 
h Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Ellesmere; also upon the 24 of the same month, made 
i Claus. 1 Jac. p. 12. in dorso.  Lord Chancellor of England; and lastly, viz. 7. Nou. 14 jac. advanced to the dignity 
k Pat. 14 Jac. p. ●6.  of Viscount Brackley.  
But long he lived not after, his death 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  happening at York-House in the Strand, 15 Martii, An. 1617. (15 jac.) he being 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  at that time, seventy seven years of age; whereupon his Corpse was sent to Dodleston, in Cheshire, and there 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  privately interred.  
He was a person of quick apprehension, profound judgement, and of a most venerable gravity, having been seldom seen to smile, as I have credibly heard.  
And married thrice, first 
o Ibid.  Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Ravenscroft of Bretton, in come. Flint. Esquire, by whom he had issue 
p Ibid.  two sons, viz. Sir Thomas Egerton, Knight, who departed this life in Ireland, in An. 1599 (41 Eliz.) and john, afterwards Earl of Bridgwater; as also a daughter named Mary, married 
q Ibid.  to Sir Francis Leigh, of Newnham- Regis, in come. War. Knight of the Bath.  
Which Sir Thomas, (the son) by Elizabeth his wife, 
r Ibid.  daughter of Thomas Venables of Kinderton, in come. Cestr. Esquire; left issue only three daughters, Elizabeth, married to john Dutton, son and heir apparent to Thomas Dutton of Dutton, in come. Cestr. Esquire; Vere to William Boothe, son and heir to Sir George Boothe of Dunham, in come. Cestr. Knight and Baronet; and Mary to Thomas Leigh, eldest son of Sir john Leigh, Knight, at that time son and heir apparent to Sir Thomas Leigh, of Stonely, in come. War. Knight and Baronet.  
To his second wife, this Thomas Viscount Brackley, married 
t Ibid.  Elizabeth, daughter of Sir George Moor, Knight, widow of Sir john Wolley Knight, (Chancellor of the Garter.) And to his third wife, Alice, daughter 
u Ibid.  to Sir john Spenser of Althorpe, in come. North. Knight, widow of Ferdinando, Earl of Derby, but by neither of these had he any issue.  
His eldest son dying in his life time, (as hath been observed) john 
john.  the second, succeeded him in his honours. Which john, upon the 27 of May, An. 1617. (15 jac.) was advanced 
x Pat. 15 Jac. p. 11.  to the degree of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Bridgwater; and having married 
y Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  the Lady Frances, one of the daughters and coheirs to Ferdinando, Earl of Deroy, had issue 
z cattle of Nob. by R. B.  by her, four sons; james and Charles, who died young, john, and Thomas who survived him; and eleven daughters; 
a I. 8. in officio Arm F. 51. b.  1. Frances, married to Sir john Hobert of Blickling, in come. Norff. Knight and Baronet, (son and heir to Sir Henry Hobart, Kt. and Bar. late Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas,) 2. Arabella, to Oliver Lord St. john, son and heir to Oliver Earl of Bolingbroke; 3. Elizabeth, to David Cecil, Son of Sir Richard Cecil Knight, second Brother to William Earl of Exeter; 4. Cecilie, who died unmarried; 5. Marry to Richard Herbert, son and heir to Edward Lord Herbert of Chirbury; 6. Penelope, to Sir Robert Napier of Luton- Hore, in come. Bedf. Knight and Baronet; 7. Alice, who died young; 8. Catherine, to William Cartein, son and heir to Sir William Cortein Knight, a great Merchant of London; 9 Magdalen, to Sir Gervase Cutler of Stainoutgh, in come. Ebor. Knight; 10. Anne who died young; 1●. and Alice; wedded to Richard Lord Vaughan, Earl of Carbery in Ireland.  
He died 4 Dec. An. 1649. and was buried at Little- Gadsden, near Asherugge, in come. Hertf.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his son and heir, who by Elizabeth his wife, daughter to William Duke of Newcastle▪ hath issue five sons; john his son and heir, called Lord Brackley; Sir William Egerton, both made Knights of the Bath, at the Coronation of our present Sovereign King Chales the second; Thomas, Charles, and Stewart, and Elizabeth a daughter, married to Robert Sidney, only son to Philip Viscount Lisle, eldest son to Robert now Earl of Leicester.  
Which john Lord Brackley, first married Elizabeth, eldest daughter and cohen to james, Earl of Middlese●, by whom he had issue one son, called john, who died in his Infancy, and afterwards jane, eldest daughter to Charles, now Marquis of Winchester.   

Lord Petre.  
[1 jac.]  
ABout the beginning of Henry the Eights Reign, William Petre, 
William.  (son of john Petre of Corbigan, in come. Devort.) born 
a Annal. Eliz. per Camd. in an. 1572.  at Exeter, in that County, having his education 
b Annal. Eliz. per Camd. in an. 1572.  at Exeter-Colledge in Oxford, became so great a proficient in his Studies there, as that at length, he arrived to the degree of 
c Annal. Eliz. per Camd. in an. 1572.  of Doctor of the Law; in which profession he grew very eminent, so that he was employed 
d Annal. Eliz. per Camd. in an. 1572.  by that King, in divers affairs of no little weight: especially in what conduced to the dissolution of the Religious Houses; being in 27 H. 8. with some others, put in Commission 
e Hist of H. 8. by the Lord Herb. p. 398.  by Cronwell, (the general visitor) to repair unto all the Monasteries throughout all England, and to make enquiry into the Government and Behaviour of the Votaries of both Sexes; so that all their enormities might be discovered: To which end they were urged 
f Hist of H. 8. by the Lord Herb. p. 398.  to accuse their Governors, and likewise each other; as the Instructions which those Visitors had, gave them direction to do.  
That grand work being therefore accomplished, in 30. of that King's Reign, (as a reward for that good service) he thereupon obtained 
g Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 6.  to himself and Gert●ude his wife, in ●ee, the Priory of C●atercote, in come. Oxon. and in 31 H. 8. a grant 
h Pat 31 H. 8. p. 5.  of the Manor of Ging- Abbots, in come. Essex. parcel of the possessions of the then dissolved Abbey, of Berking, in that County, with the advouson of the Rectory of Ingerston, otherwise called Ging ad Petram; and in 35 H. 8. was made 
i Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 15.  one of the Principal Secretaries of State. Also, in 36 H. 8. the King designing 
k Herb. ut supra p. 511.  a Voyage Royal into France, and constituting 
l Herb. ut supra p. 511.  his Queen, (Catherine Parr) Regent here, during his absence; amongst other Assistants to her, as to matter of Council, he appointed 
m Herb. ut supra p. 511.  this Doctor Peter, (than a Knight) for one.  
Being therefore arrived to this greatness, in 37 H. 8. he obtained special licence 
n Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 17.  to retain twenty Men, besides his own Menial Servants, and to give them Liveries, Badges, or Cognisances. And in 38 H. 8. the King then lying 
o Godw. p. 205.  on his death bed, and appointing 
p Godw. p. 205.  such as should be of the Council, to young Edward his son and successor, with special assistants, in matters of great consequence, he was nominated 
q Godw. p. 205.  for one of those assistants.  
Nor had he less esteem in the days of King Edward the Sixth; for in the third year of his Reign, he was constituted 
r Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 7.  Treasurer of the Court of First-Fruits, for life: and in 4 E. 6. one 
s Hayw. p. 105.  of the Commissioners, to Treat of Peace with the French at Guisnes. Nor from Queen Mary, who (continuing 
t Pat. 1 M. p. 11.  him, one of her Principal Secretaries of State) made him Chancellor 
u Ibid. p. 6.  of the Gatter, in the first year of her Reign, with the see of an hundred Marks per annum; but then discerning, that the Restauration of the Romish-Religion, might endanger his enjoyment of those Abboy-Lands, which he had formerly acquired, he got a special Dispensation 
x Monast Angl. Vo●●. 3 p 207. b & 208. a. b  from Pope Paul the fourth, for the retaining of them; affirming 
y Monast Angl. Vo●●. 3 p 207. b & 208. a. b  That he was ready to employ them to Spiritual Uses; the particulars being these, 
z Monast Angl. Vo●●. 3 p 207. b & 208. a. b  viz. the Manors of Ingarston, Hauley- Barns, Croudon, Cowbridge, Weselands, Est-Borndon, Bluntmall, Matching, Toddenhin, Sutton, South-Brent, and Churchestow, with the Rectories of Brent, Ging- Montney, and Buttisbury, lying in sundry Counties and Dioceses, as by his Bull bearing date 4 Cal. Dec. An. 1555. (2 & 3 Ph. & M.) appeareth.  
And in 1 Eliz. having also the favour of that Queen, was made choice of for one 
a Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  of her Privy-Council.  
Having therefore by his many and great services, which he performed with much applause, raised to himself an ample fortune, (for he had been 
* Holingsh p. 12●7. b. n. 40.  Secretary and of the Privy-Council to four Kings and Queens, and seven times Ambassador in Foreign parts,) he became a good Benefactor to Exeter-Colledge in Oxford, wherein he had been educated. He also built an Alms-house, in the Parish of Ingerstone, for twenty poor people: with allowance to every one of them two pence a day, a winter Gown, and two load of Wood, and amongst them all, feeding for six Kine, winter and summer; also a Chaplain to read service to them daily, 
n Holing●h. ut supra.  and departing 
o Holing●h. ut supra.  this life, upon the thirteenth day of january, An. 1572. (15 Eliz.) lieth buried at Ingarston, leaving issue by Gertrude, his first Wife, daughter to Sir john Tirrel of Warley, in come. Essex. Knight, two daughters, Elizabeth married to john Gostwike of Willington, in come. Bedf. Esquire, and Dorothy to Nicholas Wadham of Meryfield, in come. Somers. Esquire, founders of Wadham-Colledge in Oxford; and by Anne his second wife, daughter of Sir William Browne, Knight, Lord Mayor of London, in An. 1514. (6 H. 8) john his only son; and two daughters, Catherine married to john Talbot, of Grafton in come. Wigorn. Esquire, and Thomasine to Lodowick Grevill of Mi●cot, in come. War. Esquire. Which john 
john.  being Knighted 
e MS. in offic. Arm.  in 18 Eliz. was by Letters Patent, bearing date 21 julii, 1 jac. advanced 
f Pat. 1 Jac p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the name of Lord Petre of Writt●e, in come. Essex. and by Mary his wife, daughter of Sir Edward Waldgrave Knight, had issue three sons, William, john, and Thomas.  
Which William 
William.  succeeding him in his honour, took to wife 
h I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 54. b.  Catherine, the second daughter to Edward Earl of Worcester, by whom he had issue 
i I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 54. b.  seven sons; viz. Robert. William, Edward, john, Thomas, Henry, and George, and three daughters; Elizabeth, married to William Sheldon, of Beoley, in come. Wigorn Esquire; Marry to john Lord Tenham; and Catherine to john Carrel, son and heir to john Carrel of Harting, in come: Suss. Esquire. And departing 
k I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 54. b.  this life at Thorndon, in Com. Essex. 5 Maii, An. 1627. (13 Car. 1.) was buried 
l I. 8. in office Arm. f. 54. b.  in an old Vault, at Ingaritone, in come. Essex. with his Father and Grandfather.  
To whom succeeded Robert 
Robert.  his eldest son; who married 
m Ibid.  Mary, daughter to Edward Viscount Montague; and by her having issue three sons, William, john, and Thomas; and two daughters, Marry, married to Edward▪ son and heir to William Lord Stourton; and Dorothy to john Thimelby of I●nham, in come Linc. Esquire, departed this life upon the twenty third of October, An. 1637. and was buried at Ingarston.  
Which William 
William.  now Lord Petre, first married Elizabeth, daughter of john Earl Rivers, and secondly Bridget, daughter of john Pincheon, of Writtle, in come. Essex. Esquire, but as yet hath no issue.   

Lord Harington.  
[1 jac.]  
THat this Family of Harington, whereof I am now to speak did stand allied to that, whose heir Female married to the Lord ●●nvile, in the time of King Henry the Sixth; there is no doubt, john de Harington, who wedded 
a 〈…〉  Catherine the daughter and heir to Sir john Culpeper of Erton, in come. R●tl. Knight, being lincal heir 
b 〈…〉  male to Robert, a younger son to Sir Robert de Harinton Knight, who married Elizabeth, one of the sisters and coheirs to john de Multon of ●gremond, in come. Cumbr. (which Elizabeth, afterwards became the wife of Walter de Bermingham;) from which john descended 
c 〈…〉  Sir james Harington of E●ton Knight, who by Lucy his wife, daughter 
d Inscrip. Tumuli apu● Exto●  of Sir William Sidney Knight, left issue 
c Inscrip. Tumuli apu● Exto●  three sons, john, Henry, and james.  
This last mentioned john, (son of john and Lucy) being a Knight; and in 1 jac. advanced 
f Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Harington of Exton, in come. Rutl. by Letters Patents bearing date 21 julii, the same year, had the tuition 
g Annal. R. Jac. per ●amd.  of the Lady Elizabeth, daughter to King james, until her Marriage with Frederick, Count Palatine of the Rhine. Whereupon, in the month of April, (An. 1613. 11 jac.) he attended 
h Annal. R. Jac. per ●amd.  her into that Country, but being upon his return, in August next ensuing, he departed 
i Annal. R. Jac. per ●amd.  this life at UUormes in Germany, leaving issue 
k Inscrip. Tumuli.  by Anne his wife, daughter and sole heir to Robert Kelway, Esquire (surveyvor of the Court of Wards and Liveries) one son called john, at that time surviving (Keylway the eldest dying in his life time) and one only daughter named Lucy. Which Lucy, by the death of her Brother, in February next ensuing, became heir to a very great fortune, and wife to Edward Earl of Bedford, but her profuseness was such, that she wasted her own, and not a little of his Estate.   

Henry, Lord Danvers Earl of Danby.  
[1 jac.]  
IN 1 jac. Hen. Da●vers Knight, second son to Sir john Danvers of Dauntesey, in come. Wilts. Knight, by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and coheir to john Nevil, Lord Latimer, being by Letters Patents, bearing date 21 julii, advanced 
a Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, was then also solemnly invested 
b Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  with the Robes pertaining to that degree, at Hampton-court, and afterwards by a special Act of Parliament in 3 jac. restored 
c Journal of Parl.  in blood, as heir to his Father, notwithstanding the attainder of Sir Charles Danvers Knight, his elder Brother, who lost 
d Annal. ●li●. per Camd.  his life, for partaking with Robert Earl of Essex, in that Insurrection by him made in 43 Eliz.  
In 18 jac. this Henry was made Governor 
e Pat. 18. Jac. p. 13.  of the Isle of Garnsey for life; and by Letters Patents, bearing date 5 Feb. 1 Car. 1. created 
f Pat. 1. Car. p. 7.  Earl of Dan●y; and afterwards made Knight 
g Instit. etc. of the Garte● per ● A.  of the most Noble Order of the Garter. Being founder of the the most famous Physick-Garden, situate without the East-Gate of the University of Oxford, (anciently a Cimeterie for the Jews in that City,) which he encompassed, with a strong Wall of perfect Ashler-stone, and a beautiful Gate, the charge whereof amounted to little less than five thousand pounds, he caused this Inscription to be placed above the entrance threinto; 
Glori●e Dei oped. Max.  
Honori Caroli Regis,  
In usum Acud. & Reipub.  
Henricus Comes Danby.  
D. D.  
M. DCXXXII ●  And departing this Life at Cornbury- Park, in Com. Oxon. 20 jan. An. 1643. (being never married) was buried in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Dauntsey, abovesaid, under a no●●e Monument of White Marble, with this Epitaph; wherein the rest of his most memorable Actions are taken notice of.  
Henry Earl of Danby, second son to Sir John Danvers, Knight, and Dame Elizabeth, daughter and coheir to John Nevil Lord Latimer● born at Dauntesey, in the County of UUiltshire, the 28th day of June, An. Dom. 1573. and Baptised in this Church, the first of July following, being Sunday. He departed this life on the Twentieth day of January, An. Dom. 1643. and lieth here Interred.  
He was partly bred up in the Low-Country-Wars, under Maurice E. of Nassaw (afterwards Prince of Orange) and in many other Military Actions of those times, both by Sea and Land. He was made a Captain in the Wars of France; and there Knighted for his good service, under Henry the Fourth, than French King. He was employed as Lieutenant-General of the Horse, and Serjeant-Major of the whole Army in Ireland, under Robert Earl of Essex, and Charles' Baron of Montjoy, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth.  
He was made Baron of Dauntsey, and Peer of this Realm, by King James the First; and by him made Lord Precedent of Munster, and Governor of Garnesey.  
By King Charles the First, he was created Earl of Danby; made of His Privy-Council, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. But, declining more active employments, in his later time (by reason of his imperfect health:) full of honour, wounds and days, he died at his House, in Cornbury-Park, in the County of Oxford, in the 71 year of his Age.  
Laus Deo.  
Sacred Marble safely keep,  
His Dust, who under thee must sleep,  
Until the years again restore  
Their Dead, and time shall be no more.  
Mean while, if He (which all things ●ears)  
Does ruin thee; or if thy Tears  
Are shed for him: dissolve thy frame,  
Thou art requited: for his fame,  
His virtue, and his worth shall be  
Another Monument to thee.  G. Herbert.  

Lord Gerard of Bromley.  
[1 jac.]  
IN the first year of Queen Mary, Gilbert Gerard, 
Gilbert.  a branch of the ancient Family of the Gerard's of Brin, in Com. Lanc. (which derive their descent from the great Geraldine-stock in Ireland) having been a Student of Gray's- Inn, for some years, was, at length, by reason of his profound Learning, and Knowledge in the Laws, made choice 
a Orig 〈…〉 b.  of, for the Autumn-Reader there, in the first year of Queen Mary's Reign: and, in 2 and 3 Ph. & M. joined 
b Ib. 298. ●  with Nicholas Bacon (afterwards Lord Keeper of the Great Seal) in the office of Treasurer for that Society. In the time of which Queen (as by credible Tradition I have heard) upon the Lady Elizabeth's being questioned at the Council-Table, he was permitted to plead there on her behalf, and performed his part so well, as that he suffered imprisonment for the same, in the Tower of London, during the remaining term of Queen Mary's Reign. For which faithful service, and other his great merits, upon the 22th of june, in the first year of Queen Elizabeth, he was constituted 
c Pat. 1 Eliz. p. 4.  her Attorney-general (and Knighted 
* MS. in offic. Arm.  in 21 Eliz.) In which trust he continued, until the 23d d of her Reign: and then, upon the 30th of May, was made 
d Pat. 23 Eliz. p. 1.  Master of the Rolls. This Sir Gilbert built that stately Quadrangular Fabric of Stone, Leaded on the roof, at Gerard's- Bromley, in Com. Staff. his principal seat. And, by his Testament, 
e Nevil. qu. 30●  bearing date 8 jan. An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) bequeathed his body to be buried in Christian-burial, and died shortly after, as may seem from the probate thereof, in April next ensuing, and lieth buried 
* ●x coll. 〈◊〉 Erdiswik● ann.  at Ashley, in Com. Staff. where there is a noble Monument erected to his Memory; but without any Epitaph; leaving issue, by Anne his wife, daughter and heir to William R●tcliffe of UU●mersley, in Com. Lanc. Esquire, two sons; Thomas, and Ratcliffe; and four daughters; 
f Ibid.  Frances, married 
g Ibid.  to Sir Richard Molineux, Knight. Margaret to 
h Ibid.  Peter Leigh Esquire; Catherine to 
i Ibid.  Richard Houghton, of Houghton, in Com. Lanc. Esquire; and 
k Ibid.  Ratcliff, to ... Wingfe●ld of ... in Come ... All which four sons in Law had formerly been in Ward to him, as I have credibly heard.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 39 Eliz. being then a Knight; and constituted Knight-Marshal of the King's Household for life; upon the 21th of july, 1 jac. was advanced 
m Pat. 1 Jac. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Gerard of Gerard's- Brom●ey, beforementioned. Also, in 14 jac. (7 Martii) to be the King's Lieutenant 
n Pat. 14. Jac. p. 22.  in the Marches of UUales (commonly called Lord Precedent.) He married two wives; first Alice, daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Rivet Knight, by whom he had issue three sons; Gilbert, William, and john. Secondly Elizabeth, daughter of ... Woodford of ... in Come ... but had no issue by her; and departing this life in An. 1618. was buried at Ashley before mentioned.  
To whom succeeded in his honour, Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his son and heir; who took to wife Eleanore, the sole daughter and heir of Thomas Dutton of Dutton, in Com. Cestr. Esquire, by whom he had issue two sons; Dutton and Thomas (which Thomas died in his infancy) and three daughters; Alice married to Roger Owen, son and heir to Sir William Owen of Cundover, in Com. Salop. Knight; Frances to Robert Nedham, son and heir to Robert Viscount Kilmorey; and Elizabeth to Sir Peter Leicester of Nether-Tabley, in Com. Cestr. Baronet. This Gilbert died An. 1622. leaving Eleanore his wife surviving; who afterwards married to the said Robert Viscount Kilmorey.  
Which Dutton 
Dutton.  (his eldest son and successor) had two wives; first Mary, daughter to Francis Earl of UUestmorland, by whom he had issue only one son, Charles'; and Mary a daughter, married to Sir Anthony Cope of Hanwell, in Com. Oxon. Baronet. His second wife was Elizabeth, daughter and coheir to Henry Earl of Thomond, in Ireland; by whom he had issue Elizabeth, married to William Spenser of ●shton, in Com. Lanc. Esquire, a younger son to the Lord Spenser. And dying the 22th of Apr. An. 1640. being then 28 years of age, was buried at Ashley.  
To whom succeeded Charles, 
Charles.  his only son; who married jane the only surviving daughter, and sole heir to George Digby 
Digby.  of Sandon, in Com. Staff. Esquire; and, by her had issue one only son named Digby, born 16 julii, An. 1662. and departing this life upon the 28th of December, An. 1667. was buried at Ashley before-specified.   

Lord Gerard of Brandon.  
GReat-grandson to the beforementioned Sir Gilbert Gerard Knight, was Charles Gerard of Halsall, in Com. Lanc. Esq (viz. son and heir to Sir Charles Gerard Knight, by Penelope his wife, sister and coheir to Sir Edward Fitton of Gosworth, in Com. Cestr. Kt. son of Ra●cliff Gerard (second son to the same Sir Gilbert) by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to Sir Charles Somerset Knight of the Bath, fourth son to Edward late Earl of UUorcester. Which Charles, having been trained up in the Discipline of War, from his youth, in the United Provinces (commonly called the Netherlands;) in the year 1642. taking notice of the danger, whereunto our late Sovereign, King Charles the First, of blessed Memory, was unhappily exposed, by those armed Forces, which the predominant party, in the late Long Parliament, had, with an high hand, raised against him, under colour of asserting the established Religion, the Laws of the Land, the Liberties of the Subject, and Privileges of Parliament; most loyally and opportunely repaired to His Majesty at Shrews●u●y (shortly after the erection of His Royal Standard at Nottingham, the same year.) And in a little time, raising a Regiment of Foot; as also a Troop of Horse, at his own Charge, for His Service, behaved himself with great valour in divers sharp encounters. First, in the Battle of kineton, where he received some dangerous wounds, and afterwards in sundry other Fights, viz. at the taking of Litch●eild, and Skirmish at Notingham-Bridge; in the first Battle of Newberie, and Relief of Newark. Then, as General to Prince Rupert in the parts of South-UUales; where, his great valour, and judicious conduct made him famous for his Victories at ●aerdiffe, kidwelly, and ●aermarthin; and for his success, in taking the Castles of Cardigan, Emblin, Laugherne, and Roche; as as also the strong Garrison of Haverford- West, with the Castles of Picton, and Carew.  
Besides these his personal Actings, 'tis not a little observable, that he had two valiant Brothers, viz. Edward a Colonel of Foot, wh●●●eceived divers wounds in the first Battle of Newberie, and other places: the other Six Gilbert Gerard Knight, slain near Ludlow in Shropshire. As also two Uncles; Sir Gilbert Gerard Knight, at that time Governor of Worcester; and Ratcliff Gerard, Lieutenant-Colonel to him. Which Ratcliff had three sons; 1. Ratcliff. 2. john, (afterwards put to death, by Cromwell) and 3. Sir Gilbert Gerard (now Baronet) all in the Battle of kineton, and sundry other sharp encounters, during the whole course of those late unhappy Wars.  
In consideration therefore of these his eminent services, he was, by that King, made Lieutenant-general of his Horse; and, by Letters-Patents, bearing date at Oxford, 8 Nou. 21 Car. 1. advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Gerard of Brandon, in Com. Suff.   

Spenser Earl of Sunderland.  
[1 jac.]  
OF this Family, which do derive their descent from a younger branch of the ancient Barons Spenser, of whom I have, in the first Volume of this Work already spoke, was john Spenser Esquire (son 
a H. 15. in office. Arm. f. 3. a.  to john 
john.  Spenser of Hodenhull, in Com. Warr. as it seems.) Which john having purchased 
b Esc. supe● Depop. 9 & 10 H. ●  that great Lordship of UUormleighton, situate on the Southern part of that County, began the structure 
c Esc. supe● Depop. 9 & 10 H. ●  of a fair Manor-house there, in 22 H. 7. This last mentioned john married Susan, daughter to Sir Richard Knightley of Fausley, in Com. Northampt. Knight, and by her had issue 
d Visit. come. Warr. in an 1619. in offic. A●m.  Sir john 
john.  Spenser Knight, who married Catherine, the daughter of Thomas Kitson of Hengrave, in Com. Suff. Knight. And he 
e Visit. come. Warr. in an 1619. in offic. A●m.  Sir john Spenser, Knight, who, by Margaret his wife, daughter to Robert 
Robert.  Catline, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, left issue 
f Visit. come. Warr. in an 1619. in offic. A●m.  Robert. Which Robert, being a person of a great Estate, was, by Letters-patent, bearing date 21 julii, 1 jac. advanced 
g Pat. 1 Jac. p. ●4.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Spenser of UUormleighton; (the ceremony of his Creation 
h Annal. R. Jac. pe● Camd.  being performed at Hampton-Court.) Shortly after which he was sent to the Duke of UUirtenburgh, with the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter. And, by Margaret his wife, 
i Ibid.  daughter and coheir to Francis Willoughby of UUollaton, in Com. Nott. Knight, had issue 
k 〈◊〉.  four sons; john, William, 
William.  Richard, and Edward; As also two daughters; Mary married to Sir Richard Anderson Knight; and Elizabeth to Sir George Vane Knight. And, departing this life at UUormleighton 25 Octobris, An. 1627. was buried at Brinton, in Northamptonshire, where he hath a noble Monument, erected in his life time, for himself and his Lady.  
To whom succeeded in his honour, William his second son; (john the eldest, who was made Kt of the Bath at the Creation of Charles Prince of UUales, in An. 1616. dying in his life time. Which William, by Penelope his wife, daughter to Henry Earl of Southampton, had issue three sons; Henry, Robert, and William Spenser of Ashton- Hall, in Com. Lanc. As also seven daughters, viz. Elizabeth, first married to john Lord Craven of Ryton, in Com. Salop. afterwards to Henry third son of Thomas Earl of Berkshire; and lastly to William Lord Crofts; Mary died young; Anne wedded to Sir Robert Townsend, Knight; Catherine died unmarried; Alice the wife of ... Earl of Drogheda in Ireland; Margaret, married to Anthony. Earl of Shaftesbury, and Rachel, who died young. And, departing this life in December, An. 1636. was buried also at Brinton.  
Which Henry 
Henry.  succeeding him, was, by the late King Charles the First, in respect of his approved Loyalty, in the time of the late unhappy Troubles, raised to the degree and Title of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Sunderland, 8 junii, in the Nineteenth year of his Reign: And, being slain in the Battle of Newvery, upon the Twentieth of September the same year, was also buried at Brinton, leaving issue, by Dorothy his wife, daughter to Robert, now Earl of Leicester, one only son, called Robert, who succeeded him in his honours; and two daughters, Dorothy married to Sir George Savile of Thornhill, in Com. Ebor. Baronet (afterwards created Viscount Halifax) and Penelope, who died unmarried.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  now Earl of Sunderland, hath married the Lady Anne, daughter to George Earl of Bristol.   

George Lord Hume.  
[2 jac.]  
THis George, being a Knight 
a 〈…〉  in An. 1601. (which was about two years before K. james attained the Crown of England) and at that time one 
b 〈…〉  of the Masters of the query; upon the Resignation 
c 〈…〉  of the Lord Elphingston, than Treasurer of Scotland, had that Office conferred 
d 〈…〉  upon him; which he discharging 
e 〈…〉  by Sir john Arnot his Deputy, was one of the persons made choice of (upon the death of Q. Elizabeth) to attend 
f Ib. p 476.  King james into England, in an. 1603. To whom his services were so acceptable; as that, upon the 7th of july, in the second year of his Reign, he advanced 
g Pat. 2 Jac. p. 16.  him to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hume of Barwick; and having, within a short time after, created him Earl of Dunbar, in Scotland; upon the 20th of May, in the 6th year of his reign, installed 
h Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  him Knight of the most noble order of the Garter. A person he was, as saith 
i Hist. of the Church of Scot● ut supra, p. ● 516.  the Reverend Archbishop of St. Andrews, of deep wit, few words; and in His Majesty's service, no less faithful than fortunate. The most difficile affairs be compassed without any noise; never returning, when he was employed, without the work performed, that he was sent to do. And departed 
k Hist. of the Church of Scot● ut supra, p. ● 516.  this life at Whitehall, in the end of the year 1611. (9 jac.) leaving issue Elizabeth, his daughter and heir, married to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk.   

Lord Denny, E. of Norwich.  
[2 jac.]  
THe first mention I find of this Family, is in 20 H. 7. Edward Denny 
Edward.  being 
a Pat. 20 H● 7. p. 3. m. 1.  then a Clerk in the Exchequer, and, at that time constituted 
b Pat. 20 H● 7. p. 3. m. 1.  the King's Remembrancer. To whom succeeded Anthony 
Anthony.  his son; who, in 34 H. 8. was 
c Pat. 34 H. ● 8. p. 6.  one of the Gentlemen of the King's Privy-Chamber, and Groom of the Stole. And, in 
d Godw. p● 106.  38 H. 8. King Henry then lying on his deathbed, when the Physicians discerned apparent symptoms of death near approaching, was the person, whom they employed 
e Godw. p● 106.  to put him in mind, to erect his thoughts to Heaven, and bethink himself of his forepassed life; as also to implore the Mercy of Christ. Which he accordingly did; though 
f Godw. p● 106.  what he said, was not then very acceptable: but, being in fair esteem with that King, was constituted 
g Ib. p. 205.  one of His Executors; and appointed 
h Ib. p. 205.  to be of Council to Prince Edward, His only son and Successor.  
To this Anthony succeeded Henry 
Henry.  his son and heir. Who, by Honora his wife, daughter 
i Ex ste●● mate.  to William Lord Grace of Wilton, had issue 
k Ex ste●● mate.  one son called Edward, and four daughters; Anne married to George Goring of Hust- Pierpont, in Com. Suss. Esq Dorothy to ... Parney of ... in Com. Hertf. Catherine to George Fleetwood of ... in Com. Buck. and Elizabeth, who died unmarried.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  was Knighted 
l MS. in officio Arm.  in An. 1589. (31 Eliz.) and in 3 jac. summoned 
m Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, among the Peers of this Realm. Also, by Letters Patents 
n Pat. 2. Ca●. 1. p. 5.  bearing date 24 Oct. 2 Car. 1. advanced to the degree and dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Norwich. He married 
o Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Mary, daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter (by Dorothy his wife, daughter and coheir to john Nevil Lord Latlmer) by whom he had issue 
p Annal. ●. Ja●. pe● Camd.  one sole daughter and heir, called Honora, married 
q Annal. ●. Ja●. pe● Camd.  to james Lord Hay, afterwards Earl of Carlisle, and departing this life ... ... was buried at UUaltham in Essex.   

Cavendish E. of Devonshire.  
[3 jac.]  
THis Family (of late times, advanced to great Titles of Honour) do derive 
a Ex ejusdem familiae stemmate.  their Descent, paternally, from a younger branch of the Gernons (men of great note divers ages since, in the Counties of Norfolk and Essex:) Which, being seated 
b Ex ejusdem familiae stemmate.  at Cavendish in Suffolk, assumed that place for their surname. Whence, not long after, came john de Cavendish, constituted 
* Liberatae de anno, 39 E. 3.  Chief Justice of the King's Bench, towards the latter end of King Edward the Thirds Reign; who, by jack Straw, and his Rebellious rout, was barbarously murdered 
* Tho. Wals. in eodem anno.  in 5 R. 2.  
But of these, the first that laid the Foundation of that greatness, which they now enjoy, was William 
William.  Cavendish of Chatsworth, in Com. Derb. Esq who, in 31 H. 8. upon that grand dissolution of Religious Houses, was 
c Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 2.  one of the Auditors of the Court of Augmentation (a Court then newly erected, and so called, because the King's Revenue was much augmented, by the access of those Monastery-lands, at that time, to the Crown.) And afterwards, scilicet, 19 Febr 37 H. 8. made 
d Pat. 37 H 8. p. 2  Treasurer of the Chamber, to that King; as also 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B. Tit Devon.  one of His Privy-Council. In which place of Treasurer, continuing, 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B. Tit Devon.  likewise in the times of King Edward the Sixth (of whose Privy-Council he likewise was 
* Billae sign. 3 E 6 p. 2. ) and Queen Mary, he had the dignity of Knighthood conferred 
g Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  upon him.  
But though this eminent Office at Court, was the first step, towards the enlargement of that Estate, which his descendants afterwards enjoyed: yet did his marriage with Elizabeth, one of the daughters of john Hardwick of Hardwick, in Com. Derb. Esquire (sister and coheir to john her brother) much more conduce thereto. For, being a person as well politic, as fair and beautiful; in time she became Mistress of a very vast fortune, by her successful matching with several wealthy Husbands; whereof the first was 
h Inscrip. Tumuli, in F●●l. omnium Sanctorum Derb.  Robert Barley of Barley, in Com. Derb. Esq Of whose great affections to her, she made such advantage; that, for lack of issue by her, he settled a large inheritance in Lands upon herself and her heirs; which, by his death, within a short time after, she fully enjoyed; and then became the Wife i of this Sir William Cavendish; 
Ib.  by whom she had issue 
k 〈◊〉  three sons; Henry, William, and Charles'; and three daughters; viz. Frances, married to Sir Henry Pierpont, Knight; Elizabeth to Charles' Stuart Earl of Leno●; and Mary to Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury.  
But the greatest access of Riches, was by this prudent Lady afterwards acquired. For surviving Sir William Cavendish; and, discerning herself still youthful and amiable, and likewise courted by many; she made choice 
l Ibid.  of Sir William St. Lo, Knight, (though much superior to her in years) than Captain of the Guard to Queen Elizabeth, and possessor of divers fair Lordships in Glocestershire. With whom she made such terms, in order to her Marriage with him, as that she fixed the Inheritance thereof, upon herself and her own heirs (forfault of issue by him) excluding his own daughters and brothers.  
Whereupon overliving him, and by that means gaining his whole Estate; as also discerning, that George Earl of Shrewsbury (at that time one of the greatest Peers of this Realm) was captivated with her beauty; she stood upon such terms with him; that, unless he would yield; that Gilbert, than his second son, but afterwards his heir, should take Mary her daughter to wife; and that Henry her eldest son, should marry the Lady Grace his youngest daughter; besides the settling of a large Jointure in Lands upon herself, he must not enjoy her. Unto all which he condiscending (and much more after) became her Husband. Whereupon, surviving him, and abounding in Riches, she built those Noble Houses of Chatsworth, Hardwick, and Oldcotes, all in Derbyshire, which her great-Grandson doth at this day enjoy: and departing 
m Inscrip. Tumuli.  this life 13 Febr. An. 1607. (5 jac.) lieth buried 
n Inscrip. Tumuli.  in the South-Isle of Allhallows-Church at Derby, under a fair Tomb, which in her own life-time she took care to erect, for the honour of her memory: Whereon is this Epitaph since engraven.  P. M. 
Elizabethae Joh. Hardwike de Hardwike, in agro Derb. armigeri, filiae; fratrique Johanni tandem cohaeredi primo Roberto Barley de Barley, in dicto come. Derb. armig. nuptae: postea Will. Cavendish de Chatsworth equ. aur. Thesaurario Camerae regibus Henrico Octavo, Edwardo sexto, ac Mariae Reginae; quibus etiam fuit à secretioribus consiliis: Deinde Will. St. Low militi, Regii satellitii capitaneo: ac ultimo praenobili Georgio Comiti Salopiae, desponsatae. Per quem Will. Cavendish prolem solummodo habuit; Filios tres, scilicet Henricum Cavendish de Tutbury in agr. Staff. armig. (qui Graciam, dicti Georgii Comitis Salopiae filiam, in uxorem duxit) sine prole legitimâ defunctum: Willielmum, in Baronem Cavendish de Hardwike, necnon in Comitem Devoniae, per serenissimum nuper Regem jacobum, evectum; Et Carolum Cavendish de Welbeck equ. aur. patrem honoratissimi Will. Cavendish de Balneo militis, Baronis Ogle jure materno; & in Vicecomitem Mansfeild, Comitem, Marchionem & Ducem de Novo-castro super Tinam, & Comitem Ogle de Ogle merito creati. Totidemque filias; scilicet Franciscam Henrico Pierpont equ. aur. Elizabetham, Carolo Stuart Lenoxiae Comiti, & Mariam Gilberto Comiti Salopiae enuptas. Haec inclitissima Elizabetha Salopiae Comitissa, Aedium de Chatsworth, Hardwike & Oldcotes, magnificentiâ clarissimarum, fabricatrix, vitam hane transitoriam xiii. die menses Februarii, Anno ab incarn. Domini 1607, ac circa annum aetatis suae LXXXVII finivit; & gloriosam expectans Resurrectionem; subtus jacet tumulata.  
Of these her three sons, Henry the eldest, who seated himself upon the ruins of the dissolved Priory at Tutbury, in Com. Staff.) died 12 Oct. An. 1616. without any legitimate issue, and was buried 
* Inscrip. Tum●li.  at Endsore, in come. Derb. William the second therefore possessing a great Estate, was by Letters Patents, bearing date 4 Maii, 3 jac. advanced 
o Pat. 3 Jac. p. 1●.  to the dignity of Baron Cavendish of Hardwike, and upon the seventh of August, 16 jac. created 
p Pat. 16 Jac. p. 11.  Earl of Devonshire.  
Which William, 
William.  married 
q Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two wives; first Anne, daughter and heir to Henry Kighley, of Kighley, in come. Ebor. Esquire, by whom he had issue 
r Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three sons, and three daughters, Gilbert the eldest, who died young, William the second, who succeeded him in his Honours; and james, who died in his infancy; the three daughters being these; Frances, married to Sir William Maynard Knight and Baronet, (afterwards created Lord Maynard,) Mary and Elizabeth, who both died young. Secondly 
s Ibid.  Elizabeth, daughter to Edward Boughton of Causton, in come. War. Esquire, and widow of Sir Richard Wortley of UUortley, in Com. Ebor. Knight, by whom he had issue 
t Ibid.  Sir john Cavendish; made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of Prince Charles, but died 
u Ibid.  in his youth.  
This William Earl of Devonshire, died upon the third day of March, An. 1625. and was buried 
* Inscrip. tumuli.  at Endsore, beforementioned.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his son and heir; which William took to wife Christian, daughter to Edward Lord Bruce of Kinlosse in Scotland, Master of the Rolls in this Realm; and by her had issue three sons; first William, secondly Charles, a valiant Colonel for the King, in those Wars whereunto his Majesty was necessitated, for his own defence, against the several Armies raised by the prevalent Party in the late Long Parliament, in which he had the hard fate to be slain near Gainesborough, in come. Linc. about the beginning of August, An. 1643. thirdly, Henry who died young; also one daughter called Anne, married to Robert Lord Rich, son and heir to Robert Earl of UUarwick.  
And departing 
x I. 8 in officio Arm. f. 18.  this life, at his house near Bishopsgate, in the suburbs of London; 20 junii, An. 1628. (4 Car. 2.) was buried 
y I. 8 in officio Arm. f. 18.  at Alhallows Church at Derby, in the Vault with Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury, his Grandmother, upon the eleventh of july next following.  
To this last mentioned William, succeeded William 
William.  his son and heir, made 
z I. 8 in officio Arm. f. 18.  Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the first, who married Elizabeth, daughter to William Earl of Salisbury, by whom he had issue two sons, William, now Lord Cavendish, and Charles who died unmarried, and one daughter called Anne, first married to Charles Lord Rich, only son to Charles Earl of UUarwick, and afterwards to Tohn Lord Burghley, the only son to john Earl of Exeter. Which William Lord Cavendish, married Mary, daughter to james Duke of Ormund, by whom he hath issue two sons, William, and Henry, and one daughter called Elizabeth.  
¶ Having now done with the chief branch of this Family, I come to Sir Charles Cavendish, 
Charles.  Knight, third son to the first mentioned Sir William Cavendish Knight This Sir Charles Cavendish, by his Testament 
a Mathews p. 5. f. 564.  bearing date at Welbeck, in come. Not. 27 Martii, An. 1617. (15 jac.) bequeathed all his personal estate to Catherine his wife; excepting his marked Plate and Hangings, (whereof he gave her the use, during her life) which he appointed that Sir William Cavendish Knight of the Bath, his son and heir should enjoy. And departing this life shortly after, (for the Probate of this his Testament, bears date upon the 20 of june, next following) was buried at Bolesover, in come. Derb. leaving issue 
b Ib:  by her the said Catherine, (who was daughter and heir to Cuthbert Lord Ogle) two sons, William and Charles.  
Which William 
William D of Newcastle.  being made c Knight of the Bath, in An. 1610. (8 jac.) at the creation of Henry Prince of Wales, was afterwards, scil. 3 Nou. An. 1620. (18 jac.) advanced 
d Pat. 18 Ja●.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Ogle; as also 
e Pat. 18 Ja●.  of Viscount, by the title of Viscount Mansfeild. And upon the seventh day of March, 3 Car. 1. to the dignity 
f Pat. 3 Car. p. 11.  of Baron Cavendish of Bolesovor, and Earl of Newcastle upon Tine.  
And being in such esteem with that incomparable King (of ever blessed memory) as that he was made choice of to be Governor, unto the Prince his eldest son, then of tender years; upon that great and strange defection, in An. 1642 (18 Car 1.) when the leading members of that unhappy Long Parliament, which began at UUestminster, 3 Nou. 1640. raised divers powerful Armies, under colour of altering the Religion here established; the Laws of the Land; the Liberties of the subject, and Privileges of Parliament; he first manned and fortified the Town and Port of Newcastle, and Castle of Tinemouth, for his Majesty's service. And afterwards levying other Forces, in the midst of winter, routed the greatest part of those Rebellious people, which had made head in Yorkshire, taking the most of their strong holds in that spacious County, and some other places, witness his Victories at Gaynesborough, in come. Linc. Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, Piercebrigg, Secroft, Tankersley, Tadcaster, Sheffeild, Rotheram, Yarum, Beverley, Cawode, Selby, Halifar, Leedes, and Bradford, all in Yorkshire.  
In which last, having vanquished their greatest Northern Army, (himself valiantly leading on) he took twenty two great guns, and many colours.  
Moreover, upon the Landing of the Queen at Burlington, in Yorkshire, (in March, An. 1642.) with Arms and Ammunition, which she had brought with her, for supply of his Majesty's wants at that time, he received her there with much honour, and with strong Guards conducted her safe to the King at Oxford, through many, and no small dangers: in consideration therefore of which high services, he was by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford, 27 Oct. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of Marquis of Newcastle.  
After which, persevering still in Arms, during the whole time of those unhappy Wars; in which he stoutly defended the City of York, for three months' space, against three powerful Armies, consisting of Scots, as well as English: and lastly upon the loss of all, suffering banishment, during the long continuance of the late woeful usurpation: in farther consideration of these his most loyal adventures, he was by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, farther advanced to more, and greater titles of honour, viz. to the dignity of Earl of Ogle, and Duke of Newcastle, 16 Martii, An. 1664. (16 Car. 2)  
He married two wives, first Elizabeth, daughter and sole heir to William Basset of Blore, in come. Staff. Esquire, widow of Henry Howard, a younger son to Thomas Earl of Suffolk,) by whom he had issue two sons, Charles', and Henry, and three daughters; scil. jane, married to Charles Cheney, of Chesham- Boys, in come. Buck. Esquire; Elizabeth to john, Earl of Bridgwater, Frances to Oliver, now Earl of Bolinbroke, and to his second wife Margaret, daughter of Thomas Lucas of Colchester, in come. Essex. Esquire, (sister to john Lord Lucas,) but by her had no issue. Which Charles took to wife ... daughter to Richard Rogers of Brianston, in come. Dors. Esquire, but died in the life time of his Father without issue; so that Henry is now, his only son and heir, who beareth the title of Earl of Ogle, and having married Frances, eldest daughter to William Pierpoint, of Thoresby, in come. Not. Esquire, second son to Robert late Earl of Kingston upon Hull, by her hath issue one son called Henry, and four daughters; Elizabeth married to Christopher Duke of Albemarle, Frances, Margeret, and Catherine.   

Lord Arundel of Wardour.  
[3 jac.]  
THis Family is a branch of that, which hath for many ages flourished in the West of England, and been of eminent note in those parts: for apparent it is, by the general survey, 
a 〈◊〉. Somers  taken shortly after the Norman Conquest, that Roger de Arundel, 
Roger.  did at that time possess twenty eight Lordships in Somersetshire, and that Robert de Arundel, 
Robert.  in 5 Steph. upon Collection of that Tax, called Dane gelt, then levied in the Counties of Dors. and Wilts. paid 
b Rot. Pip. 5 Steph Dors. Wilts.  fifty eight shillings. Likewise, that he gave 
c Monast. Ang. vol. 1. p. 8 3. b. n 10.  the Church of Dissam, with two hides of Land, to the Canons of Taunton. Also that in 7 H. 2. another Roger answered 
d Rot. Pip. 7. H ●. Dors.  forty pounds, for the Knight's fees he then held. Moreover, that in 13 joh. Robert Fitzpain, (who then had the moiety of the fees of Gerbert de Perci) accounted 
e Rot Pip. 13 Joh Dors. Somers.  for thirty marks, for fifteen Knights fees, of the old fees of Roger de Arundel, and Robert de Newburgh, for 
f Rot Pip. 13 Joh Dors. Somers.  as many.  
Furthermore, that in 44 H. 3. Ralph de Arundel, 
Ralph.  executed 
g Rot. Pip 44 H. 3. Cor●ub.  the Sheriff's Office for the County of Cornwall, on the behalf of Richard Earl of Cornwall, than King of Almain.  
Long after this also, scil. in 10 H. 4. I find, 
h Let coll vol. ● p 619.  that the Seneschal of Henault, coming into England, to seek adventures, (id est to perform certain feats of Arms) Sir Richard 
Richard.  Arundel Knight, was one of those, who answered him And that in 7 H. 5. Sir john Arundel of Cornwall Knight, being in the King's Fleet at sea, was 
i Ro● Franc. 7 H. 5. m. 11.  of the Retinue with Sir Hugh Courtney, Knight, son and heir to the Earl of D●von; also that the same Sir john, 
john.  departed 
k 〈◊〉 20 H. 6 n. ●2.  this life, on Tuesday next ensuing the Feast of the Epiphany, 13 H. 6. seized 
l Ibid.  of the Manors of Carmenou, Wyngenton, kenel, Tremblyts, Treboyth, Coverton, Creleyr, Lanherne, Nansladron, Langoran, Lambran, Tregarne, Conderowe, Penweres; also of the hundred of Penwith, in come. Cornub. and of the Manors of Morchard. Yoweton, Luseghe, Brompton, Lodiswill, Sprecombe, and Bokeland- Kynham, in come. Devon. leaving john his grandson, (son of john, who died in his life time) his next heir, twenty years of age.  
To whom succeeded Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  Arundel of Lanherne Knight; which Sir Thomas, by Catherine his wife, 
m Ex stemmate.  daughter and coheir to john Lord Dynham, had issue 
n Ex stemmate.  Sir john Arundel Knight of the Bath, who departed 
o Ex stemmate.  this life, in 36 H. 8. leaving issue 
p Ibid.  by his first wife, two sons; john, from whom those of Lanherne, in Cornwall, are descended; 
q Ibid.  and Sir Thomas Arundel Knight, to whom he gave 
r Ibid.  Wardour-Castle, in come. Wilts. (anciently belonging 
s Camd. Brit.  to the Family of St. Martin, and afterwards to Willoughby Lord Brooke.) Which Sir Thomas, 
Thomas.  in 5 E. 6. being charged 
t Hayw. Hist. of E. 6. p. 130.  together with Edward Duke of Somerset) for conspiring the murder of john Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, and some other of the Lords, lost 
u Ib. p. 142.  his Head for the same shortly after. By Catherine his second wife, daughter 
x Ex stemmate.  of Sir Thomas Greneville Knight; the same Sir john had issue 
y Ex stemmate.  Mary, a daughter first married to Robert, Earl of Sussex, and afterwards to Henry Earl of Arundel.  
This Sir Thomas, (so beheaded) took to wife 
z Ibid.  Margaret, 
Marthew.  one of the daughters and coheirs to the Lord Edmund Howard, (third son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk,) and by her had issue 
a Ibid.  Sir Matthew Arundel Knight, who lieth buried 
b Ibid.  at Tysbury, in come. Wilts. leaving issue, 
c Ibid.  by Margaret his wife, daughter to Henry Willoughby of Wollaton, in come. Not. Esquire, Thomas his son and heir.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  serving 
d Annal. Eliz. pe● Camd. in ● 39 Eliz.  in Hungary against the Turks, manifested his courage, in so high a manner, (though then but a young man) that as a reward of his Prowess, Rodulph the second, advanced 
e Annal. Eliz. pe● Camd. in ● 39 Eliz.  him to the honour of Count of the Empire; for that he had behaved himself manfully in the Field; as also in the assaulting of divers Cities and Castles, showed great proof of his valour; and that in forcing the Water-Tower near Strigonium, he took from the Turks their Banner, with his own hand, (as are the words of that Emperor's Charter 
f Annal. Eliz. pet Camd. in ● 39 Eliz. ) so that every of his Children, and their descendants, of both sexes, should for ever enjoy that title; have vote in all Imperial Diets; purchase Lands within the Dominions of the Empire; list any voluntary Soldiers, and not to be put to any trial, but in the Imperial Chamber.  
Whereupon, 
g Pat. 3 Ja● p. 12.  when he returned into England, there being great dispute 
h Pat. 3 Ja● p. 12.  amongst the Peers of this Realm; whether such a dignity, so given him by a Foreign Prince, should be allowed of here, as to place and precedence, or any other Privilege, and voted 
i Pat. 3 Ja● p. 12.  in the Negative; King james in the third year of his Reign, taking into consideration his singular merits, by his Letters Patents, bearing date 4 Maii, created 
k Pat. 3 Ja● p. 12.  him a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Arundel of Wardour, with limitation of that honour, to the heirs male of his body; the ceremony of his Creation being performed at Greenwich.  
This Thomas Lord Arundel, first married 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Mary, daughter to Henry Earl of Southampton, and by her had issue 
m Ex stemmate.  Thomas, his son and heir, and William Arundel of Hornisham, in come. Wilts. As also 
n Ex stemmate.  Elizabeth a daughter, married to Sir john Philipot Knight. And to his second wife, 
o I 8 in officio Arm f. 58. a.  Anne, daughter of Miles Philipson of Crook, in come. Westmor. Esquire, widow of ... Thoroughgood) and by her had issue 
p Ibid. Ex stemmate.  three sons; Matthew, Thomas, and Frederick, who all died, within age; and six daughters; Catherine married to Ralph, son and heir to William Lord Eure; Mary to Sir john Somerset Knight, second son to Edward late Earl of Worcester; Anne to Cecil Lord Baltamore; Frances to john Earl of Shrewsbury; Margaret to john Fortescue of Salden Esquire, and Clare to Humphrey Weld Esquire; and departing 
q Ex stemmate.  this life at Wardour Castle; An. 1639. lieth buried 
r Ex stemmate.  at Tysbury, beforementioned.  
To whom succeeded Thomas 
Thomas.  his son and heir, who married 
s Ex stemmate.  Blanch, fifth daughter to Edward Earl of Worcester, and dying 
t Ex stemmate.  in his late Majesty's Garrison at Oxford, in An. 1643. was also buried 
u Ex stemmate.  at Tisbury, leaving issue Henry 
Henry.  his son and heir, who succeeded him in his Honours; and two daughters, Catherine married to Francis Cornwallis, Esquire, and Anne, to Roger Vanghan Esquire.  
Which Henry, (now Lord Arundel) married Cecilie, the daughter of Sir Henry Compton, Knight of the Bath, (widow of Sir john farmer of Somerton, in come. Oxon. Knight.) and by her hath issue two sons; Thomas, who married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Spenser of Ufton, in come. War. widow of Robert Lucy, late of Cherlecote, in come. War. Esquire; and Henry; as also Cecilie a daughter, now a Nun.   

Carew, Earl of Totneis.  
[3 jac.]  
OF this Family (of great Antiquity in the Western parts of England) taking its surname from Carew-Castle in Pembrookshire, was Sir George Carew Knight, made Captain 
a Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 1.  of the Tower of Ruysbanke, at 〈◊〉, in 31 H. 8. which command 
b Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 1.  Sir john Pecche, and Sir Nicholas Carew Knight, formerly had. From which Sir George, descended another of that Christian name; who being a Divine, was 
* Hist. & Ant●. Univers Oxon jib. 2 p. 254  first Archdeacon of Totnes, in come. Devon.: next Dean of Bristol, and chief Chanter in the Cathedral at Salisbury, afterwards Dean of the King's Chapel, and Dean of Christ-Church, in Oxford, lastly Dean of Exeter and Windsor.  
This Dean, by Anne his wife, Daughter of Sir Nicholas Harvey Knight, had issue 
* Hist. & Ant●. Univers Oxon jib. 2 p. 254  George, who at the age of fourteen years, became 
x Hist. & Ant●. Univers Oxon jib. 2 p. 254  a Fellow Commoner in University-Colledge, Oxon. But shortly after, betook himself to military employments, being in that Voyage 
c Annal. Eliz. per Camd.  to Cadez, in An. 1596. (38 Eliz.) and afterwards serving 
d Ibid.  in Ireland, against the Rebels of that Kingdom, was made Precedent 
e Ibid.  of Munster, in 43 Eliz. where joining 
f Ibid.  his Forces with the Earl of Thomond, he took 
g Ibid.  divers Castles and strong▪ Holds in those parts, viz. Logher, Crome, Glane, Carig●oile, Corgrag, Ruthmore, and Cahit; and brought 
h Ibid.  the titular Earl of Desmond, (one of the most active Rebels there) to his Trial.  
He was 
i Inscrip. T●●●muli apud Statford.  likewise a Privy Councillor, and Master of the Ordnance to the Queen, in that Realm. Also, in 1 jac. constituted 
k Pat. a Jac. p. 24.  Governor of the Isle of Garnsey, and Castle of Cornet. And having married joice, the sole daughter and heir to William Clopton of Clopton, in come. War. Esquire, was by Letters Patents bearing date 4 junii 3 jac. advanced 
l Pat. ● Jac. p. 12.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron, by the title of Lord Carew of Clopton.  
After that, he was made 
m Pat. 6 Jac. p 22.  Master of the Ordinance for life, and in 14 jac. sworn 
n Annal. R. Jac. per Cam●  of the Privy Council. Being also a person of great repute, for his excellent parts, he was upon the fifth of February, 1 Car. 1. created 
o Pat. 1 Ca● 1 p. 7.  Farl of Totnes.  
Besides these his noble employments, 'tis not a little observable, that being a great lover of Antiquities, he wrote an Historical Account of all those memorable passages, which happened in Ireland, during the term of those three years, that he continued there, entitled Hibernia pacata, printed at London, in An. 1633. And that he made an ample Collection of many Chronological and choice observations, as also of divers exact Maps, relating to sundry parts of that Realm. Some whereof, are now in the public Library at Oxford, but most of them in the hands of Sir Robert Shirley of Stanton Harold, in come. Leic. Baronet, bought of his Executors.  
And departing 
p I. 8. in officio Arm. f 2● b.  this life without issue, upon the twenty seventh of March An. 1629. (5 Car. 1.) at the Savoy in the Strand, in the Suburbs of London, at that time near seventy four years of age) was buried 
q Inscrip. Tumuli.  at Stratford upon Avon, (near Clopton, beforementioned) leaving joice his wife surviving.  
Which joice, afterwards died 
r Ib.  at Twyckedham, in come. Mid. 14 jan. 1636. (12 Car. 1.) and was also buried 
s Ib.  at Stratford.   

Thomas Lord Knivet of Escrick.  
[5 jac.]  
THis Family of Knivet, anciently seated in Norfolk, at length came to possess Buckenham-Castle, in that County, by the marriage of an heir of Clifton, to whom it descended, (through heirs Female) from William de Albini; which William built it, as I have elsewhere showed) shortly after the Norman-Conquest.  
A branch whereof was john Knivet, made 
a Claus. 46 E. 3. in dorso 〈◊〉 12.  Chancellor of England. and Keeper of the great Seal, in 46 E. 3. Likewise another john, who in 10 H. 4 by 
b Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 10.  Alianore his Mother, daughter to Ralph Lord Basset of Weldon, in Com. North. came at length to possess 
c Rot. Fin. 10 H. 4. m. 10.  a fair inheritance upon partition of Basset's Lands. And Sir William Knivet, Knight 
d Pat. 4 H. 8. p. 2.  for the body to King Henry the Eighth. Also 
e Pat. 25 H. 8 p. 2.  Edmund Knivet of Ashwelthorpe, in come. Norff. Esquire, Sergeant Porter to the King; who married 
f Pat. 25 H. 8 p. 2.  joan, the daughter and heir to john Bourchier Lord berner's.  
And this Sir Thomas Knivet Knight, one of the Gentlemen 
g Annal. R. Jac. per Ed. Howes  of the Privy-Chamber to King james; who in An. 1605. (3 jac.) upon that obscure intimation, given by a Letter, directed to the Lord Montegle, of the danger which was like to besal those, who should come to the ensuing Parliament, (being then a Justice 
h Annal. R. Jac. per Ed. Howes.  of Peace in Westminster,) was sent 
i Annal. R. Jac. per Ed. Howes.  to make search in the Vaults and Cellars, underneath the House of Lords: and coming about midnight thither, with some few in his company, found 
k Ibid.  a man standing without doors in boots; whereupon, entering the Vaults, and turning over certain billets and faggots there laid, (under colour of winter-fewel for Mr. Thomas Percy, who had hired a house near thereunto) discovered 
k Ibid.  thirty six barrels of Gunpowder; the person in boots being 
l Ibid.  Guido Faux, (Mr. percy's servant) who should have put fire to the Train, upon the first day of the Parliament.  
After which, upon the fourth of july, 5 jac. being summoned 
m Ibid.  to the Parliament, then sitting by the title of Lord Knivet of Escrick, in come. Ebor. (it being the last day of that Session) took his place 
n Ibid.  accordingly, amongst the rest of the Peers of this Realm. And having married 
o I. 8 in office Arm. f. 8. a  Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Roland Hayward, Alderman of the City of London, (widow of Richard Warren of ... in come. Essex. Esquire) departed 
p I. 8 in office Arm. f. 8. a  this life without issue, at his house in Bingstreet Westminster, 27 Apr. 1622. Whereupon he had Burial 
q I. 8 in office Arm. f. 8. a  in the Church of Stanwell, in come. Mid. where there is a noble monument erected to his memory, with an Epitaph which informs us, 
r 〈…〉  that he was first of the Royal Bedchamber to Queen Eliz. and next of Council to Queen Anne, (wife of King james.)   

Sir Gervase Clifton Knight, Lord Clifton:  
[6 jac.]  
THis Sir Gervase Clifton of Layton-Bromswould, in come. Hunt. Knight (being a branch of the ancient Family of Clifton, of Clifton, in come. Not.) had the title of Lord Clifton, by Writ of Summons 
a Journal of Parl.  to Parliament, 9 julii, 6 jac. but of him I have not seen any thing farther memorable, than his commitment 
b Annal R. Jac. per Ca●●  to the Tower 30 Dec. 15 jac. by reason he expressed, that he was sorry he had not stabed Sir Francis Bacon Knight, then Lord Keeper of the great Seal, for decreeing a case in Chancery against him: and that in October An. 1618. (16 jac.) he murdered 
c Ibid.  himself: leaving issue, 
d Catal. of Nob. by R. B. tit. E. of March.  by Catherine his Wife, 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. B. tit. E. of March.  sole daughter and heir to Sir Henry Darcie of Brimham, in come. Ebor. Knight, (son and heir to Sir Arthur Darcie Knight, a younger son to Thomas Lord Darcie) one sole daughter and heir, called Catherine, who became the wife of Esme Steward, Lord d'Aubigny, (a place in the Duchy of Avergne in France,) son to john Lord d'Aubigny, younger Brother to Matthew Earl of Lenox, in Scotland.  
Which Esme, (being afterwards Earl of March as also Duke of Richmund and Lenox, as in due place I shall show) by the said Catherine his wife, had issue divers Sons, of whom there is no issue remaining, excepting of Catherine, the daughter of George Lord Aubignie, (the fourth of them) sister and sole heir to Charles, Duke of Richmund and Lenox, her brother, lately deceased.  
Which Catherine, now the wife of Henry Lord Obrien, son and heir to Henry Earl of Themond, in Ireland, making her claim to the title and dignity of Baroness Clifton, as sole heir to Catherine her Grandmother, daughter and heir to the before-specified Gervase Lord Clifton, in the Parliament began at UUestminster, 8 Maii, 3 Car. 2. (and held by prorogation for divers years after) had in An. 1674. that her claim allowed.   

Sir Robert Carr Knight of the Bath, Earl of Somerset.  
[9 jac.]  
THis Robert, being son 
a Hist. of the Church of Scotland by Archbishop Sp●●swood, p. 517.  to Ker of Fernihurst in Scotland (having long served 
b Hist. of the Church of Scotland by Archbishop Sp●●swood, p. 517.  King james in the quality of a Page) and made Knight 
* Howes Ann.  of the Bath at his Coronation, at length grew very powerful in Court, carrying 
c Spo●sw. Hist. ut supra.  all by the credit of Sir George Hume, Earl of Dun●ar, than Treasurer of Scotland. Upon whose death, in An. 1611 (9 jac.) succeeding 
d Spo●sw. Hist. ut supra.  him in that place of Treasurer, he soon obtained the Dignity and Title of Viscount Rochester, by Letters-patents 
e Pat. 9 Jac. p. 41.  bearing date 25 Martii the same year: and, in May following, to be installed 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Knight of the Garter. Likewise, upon the third of November, 11 jac. to be created 
g Pat. 11 Jac. p. 5.  Baron of Brancepeth, in the Bishopric of Durham, and Earl of Somerset. Being also made 
h Catal. of Nob. ut supra. Annal. R. Jac. in An. 1614  Lord Chamberlain of the Household to that King, and one of his Privy-Council; he was, in those days, accounted the chief Favourite at Court.  
But, having thus seen his rise, let us now behold his fall; which I shall briefly here relate, with the occasion and chief circumstances thereof, from the Report 
i Hist. of the Church of Scotland, p. 524, & 525. An. Dom. 1613 (11 Jac.)  of the most Reverend Dr. Spotswood, late Archbishop of St. Andrews in Scotland.  
This Earl falling in Love with the Lady Frances, daughter to Thomas Earl of Suffolk (wife to Robert Earl of Essex, but, by a Sentence of Nullity, upon pretence that Essex could not perform the part of an Husband to her, set free from him) having formerly received into his intimate familiarity a Knight of excellent parts, called, Sir Thomas Overburie, was frequently by him dissuaded from her company. Which being discerned by Overburie, and that, notwithstanding what had been said, he had a purpose to Marry her; he so far presumed upon the friendly freedom which he had otherwise given him, to press him more earnestly to forbear her: And one night, dealing more plainly with him, said to this effect; My Lord, I perceive you are proceeding in this Match, from which I have often dissuaded you, as your true servant, and friend: I now again, advise you not to marry that woman; for if you do, you shall ruin your Honour, and yourself. Adding, that if he went on in that business, be should do well to look to his standing.  
Which free Speech of his, this Earl, taking impatiently, because he had touched the Lady in her Honour; replied in Passion; That his Legs were strong enough to bear him up; and that he should make him repent those Speeches. But Overburie, interpreting this to be only a sudden passion, thought not that their long continued Friendship would break off by this occasion; and therefore continued his wont attendance: neither did this Earl wholly abandon him. Howbeit, having discovered his words to the Lady, she never ceased; but by all means sought his overthrow. It happening therefore, about this time, that Overburie being designed for Ambassador into Russia; this Earl (whose Counsel he asked) advised him to refuse the service, but to make some fair excuse. Which advice he followed, supposing that it did proceed of kindness; but, for his refusal, was committed to the Tower.  
The Lady thus having him where she wished; and resolving to dispatch him by Poison, wrought so with Sir Gervase Elways, then Lieutenant of the Tower, as that he admitted one Richard Weston, upon her recommendation, to be his Keeper; by whom (the very evening after he was so committed) a yellow Poison was ministered to him in a Broth at Supper: which provoked such extreme Vomits and Purging, that it was thought he could never recover. But neither this, nor 〈◊〉 other Poisons, which were continually put in his Meats, serving to dispatch him; Mistress Turner (the preparer of all) procured an Apothecary's Boy, to give him a Poisoned Clyster, which soon brought him to his end.  
Being thus dead, he was presently buried; and by reason of the blains and Blisters, which after his death appeared on his Body, a report was spread about, that he died of the French Pox. Which few believed; the general rumour going, according to the Truth, that he was made away by Poison. But, the greatness of the procurers kept all hidden for a time, till at length it pleased God to bring every thing to light, after a miraculous manner.  
It happened, that the Earl of Shrewsbury, in Conference with a Counsellor of State, recommending the Lieutenant of the Tower to his favour, as a man of good parts, and one who desired to be known to him. The Counsellor answered; That he took it for a Favour from the Lieutenant, that he should desire his friendship: but added; That there lay upon him an heavy imputation for Overburie's death, whereof he wished that the Gentleman should clear himself. Which being related to the Lieutenant, he was stricken with it, and said, To his knowledge some attempts were made against Overbury, but that the same took no effect. Which being told the King, he willed the Counsellor to move the Lieutenant, to set down in writing, what he knew of that matter; as he accordingly did. Whereupon certain of the Council were appointed to examine and find out the Truth.  
From Weston somewhat being found, he was made Prisoner. Turner and Franklyn, the preparers of the Poison, being examined, confessed every thing; whereupon all breaking forth, this Earl and his Lady, as also the Lieutenant, were committed. But Weston, at his first Arraignment stood mute; yet afterwards was induced to put himself on the Trial of his Country; and, being found Guilty suffered death at Tyburn. Mistress Turner, and james Franklyn were in like sort Executed. The Lieutenant, who had winked at their doings, being Judged Accessary to the Crime, and Condemned, suffered death also; expressing great penitency.  
And, in May following, this Earl and his Lady were both brought to their Trial, 
An. 1616. (14 Jac.)  though by their Friends laboured earnestly to eschew it: But, King james would not be entreated, for the love he had to maintain Justice. Thomas Lord Ellesmere, at that time Lord Chancellor of England, was, by Commission, constituted High Steward for that occasion; having for his Assistants Sir Edward Coke Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench; Sir Henry Hobert, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas, Sir Laurence Tanfeild, Knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer; Justice Alured one of the Barons of the Exchequer; Crook, Dodd●ridge, and Haughton, Justices of the King's Bench, and Nichols of the Court of Common-pleas. The Peers by whom they were Tried, being the Earl of Worcester, Lord Privy-Seal; the Earl of Pembroke Lord Chamberlain; the Earls of Rutland, Sussex, Hartford, and Montgomerie; the Viscount L'isle, the Lord Zouch, Warden of the Cinque-Ports, the Lord Willoughby of Eresby, the Lord Dacres, the Lord Monteagle; the Lord Wentworth, the Lord Rich, the Lord Willoughby of Parham; the Lord Hunsdon, the Lord Russel, the Lord Compton; the Lords, Norris, Gerard, Cavendish, and Dormer.  
With the Lady there was not much ado; she, with many tears, confessing the Fact, and desiring mercy. But this Earl, being the next day presented, made some defence; which served to no purpose; for, the Confessions of those who had suffered death already for the Fact, and a Letter which he himself had sent to the King, did so clearly convince him, of being, at least, an Accessary; that both himself and his Lady had Sentence of death passed upon them. Nevertheless, through His Majesty's great Clemency, their lives were spared.  
The Issue 
k ● 8. in officio, Arm f. 33. a.  which this Earl had by that Lady, was only one daughter called Anne; who, at her Mother's death, which happened 23 Aug. An 1632. (8 Car. 1.) was sixteen years of age; and afterwards became the wife of William Earl of Bedford.  
All that I have farther to say 
l Annal. R. ●ac per Camd.  of him, is; that in january, An. 1621. (19 jac.) he was freed of his Imprisonment in the Tower of London; but confined to the House of the Viscount Wallingford; and that, departing this life ... julii, An. 1645. he was buried upon the seventeenth day of the same month, in the Parish-Church of St. Paul Covent-Garden in the Suburbs of London, as appeareth by the Register of that Church.   

Stuart Duke of Richmund.  
[11 jac.]  
LOdowick, 
Lodowick.  son 
a Catal. of No●. by ●●.  to Esme Stuart Duke of Lenor, in Scotland (and Grandson 
b Catal. of No●. by ●●.  to john Lord d'Aubignie, younger brother to Matthew Earl of Lenor, (who was Grandfather to King james) bearing the Title 
c Catal. of No●. by ●●.  of Lord Darnley, Tarbolton, and Methven: being 
d Catal. of No●. by ●●.  also Lord great Chamberlain, and Admiral of Scotland; Lord Steward of the King's Household, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter; was, upon the sixth of October, 11 jac. advanced 
e Pa● 11 〈◊〉. p. 3.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Settrington, of Settrington, in Com. Ebor. as also created Earl of Richmund; And, 
f Pat. 21 Jac. p. 1●.  upon the 17th of May, 21 jac. Earl of Newcastle upon Tine, and Duke of Richmund.  
This Lodowick married 
g Ex coll. St. Lo. Kniveton, 〈◊〉.  three wives. First ... Rut●bven, sister to the late Earl Gowrie in Scotland; Secondly, ... sister to Sir Hugh campbel, widow of Robert Montgomerie of Eglinton, in that Realm; and lastly Frances, daughter of Thomas Viscount Howard of Bindon, widow of Edward Earl of Hertford. But by none of these having any issue, he departed 
h Ex coll. St. Lo. Kniveton, 〈◊〉.  this life at Whitehall, upon the eleventh day of February, An. 1623. (21 jac.) as he was making ready to go to the Parliament, then sitting. Whereupon he had an Honourable Burial in King Henry the Seventh's Chapel at Westminster, and a stately Tomb erected to his memory, with this Epitaph 
i Stows Survey, p. 816. a.  
Depositum illustrissimi & excellentissimi Principis, Ludovici Stuarti, Esmei Leviniae Ducis silii; Joannis propatrui, serenissimi Regis Jacobi Nepotis; Richmondiae & Leviniae Ducis; Novi-Castelli as Tinam & Darnliae Comitis, etc. Magni Scotiae Camerarii, & Thalassiarchae, hereditary. Sacri palatii Jacobi Regis Seneschalli; Cubiculariorumque principalium primi; Regi à sanctioribus consiliis: San-Georgiani ordinis equ. Scoticorumque per Gallias cataphractorum praefec●i. Viri excelsi ad omnia magna & Bonâ nati; ad meliora defuncti. Vixit annos 49, menses 4, dies 17.  
Illustrissima & excellentissima princeps, Francisca Richmondiae & Leviniae Ducissa, domini Thomae Howardi Bindoniae filia Thomae Howardi Norfolciae Ducis, ex Elizabetha Edovardi Ducis Buckinghamiae filiâ, Neptis: Ludovici Stuarti Richmondiae & Leviniae Ducis uxor; Charissimi conjugii nunquam non memor; conjugi optime merito sibique posuit hoc Monumentum.  
Obiit octavo die mensis Octobris, Anno Dom 1639.  Which last Wife survived him, and was buried 
k 1. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 67. b.  in the same Royal Chapel at Westminster.  
A younger Brother to this Duke, was Esm●. 
Esm●.  Stuart, who bore the Title 
l Camd. Britt. p. 697.  of Lord d'Aubignie (a place so called, lying 
m Camd. Britt. p. 697.  in the Duchy of Auubergne, in France) by reason 
n Camd. Britt. p. 697.  that Robert Stuart, brother to john, Earl of Lenox, Great-grandfather to the before-specified john, had that Lordship of Aubignie given unto him by King Charles the Sixth of France, for his singular Valour, and Military skill, being Commander of certain Forces in his service.  
Which Esme was created 
o Pat. 17 ●ac p. 1.  Lord Leighton of Leighton- Bromswould, in Com. Hunt. and Earl of March, 7 junii, 17 jac. And married 
p Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Catherine, the sole daughter and heir to Gervase Lord Clifton of Leighton- Bromswould, by Catherine his wife, the daughter and sole heir to Sir Henry Darcy of Brimham, in Com. Ebor. Knight, and by her had issue 
q Ex coll. praef. St. Lo. Kniveton.  seven sons; james born at Blackfriers in London, 6 Apr. An. 1612. Henry, Francis, George, Lodowick, john, and Bernard: And four daughters; Elizabeth, married 
r Ex coll. praef. St. Lo. Kniveton.  to Henry, then called Lord Maltravers, son and heir to Thomas late Earl of Arundel; Catherine, who died 
s Ex coll. praef. St. Lo. kniveton.  young; Anne marriedt to Archibald Douglas, son and heir to the Earl of Angus; and Frances to 
u Ib.  Hierome Weston, son and heir to Richard late Earl of Portland, Lord Treasurer of England. And succeeding his Brother Lodowick in his Titles of Duke of Richmund, etc. departed this life the next ensuing year.  
Of these sons, james 
james.  the eldest, bearing the Title of Earl of March, and Baron of Leighton - Bromswould, was created 
y Pat. de ●odem anno.  Duke of Richmund 8 A●g. An. 1641. (16 Car. 1.) and to the heirs-male of his Body, with remainder to all his Brothers, successively, and the issue-male of their bodies respectively.  
He was also Lord Great Chamberlain and Admiral of Scotland, Lord Steward of His Majesty's Household, Warden of the Cinque-ports, Gentleman of the Bedchamber, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter. And, having married the Lady Mary, the only daughter to George D. of Buckingham, died 30 Martii, Anno 1655. and was buried with Lodowick Duke of Richmund and Lenox (his Uncle) on the Southside of King Henry the Seventh's Chapel, at Westminster; leaving issue Esme his only son, who succeeded him in his Honours, but died in France, in An. 1660, being at that time about ten years of age: as also Mary a daughter, married to Richard Earl of Arran, second son to james now Duke of Ormund. Of the younger sons of Esme Earl of March, and Duke of Richmund, Henry, and Francis died young; Lodowick was a Religious-profest, having the Title of an Abbot in France; And George, called Lord d'Aubignie, putting himself in Arms for the King, against those Forces, raised by the power of those predominant Members of Parliament sitting at Westminster, under colour of defending the established Religion, the Laws of the Land, Liberties of the Subject, and Privileges of Parliament, was slain in the Battle of Kineton, 23 Oct. An. 1642. and buried in the Choir of the Cathedral, called Christs-Church, in Oxford, leaving issue by the Lady Catherine, his wife, daughter to Theophilus' Earl of Suffolk, Charles his son and heir, and one daughter, called Catherine (Baroness Clifton of Leighton Bromswould) married to Henry Lord Obrien, son and heir to Henry Earl of Thomond, in Ireland.  
The Lord john (sixth son) bearing Arms for the King upon the same account, received divers wounds in the Fight at Bramdene, near Alford, in Com. Southampt. 29 Martii, Anno 1644. whereof he died, and was buried in Christ-Church also, near to his brother  
And lastly, the Lord Bernard, being Captain of His late Majesty's Horse-guards; fight valiantly in the Battle of Kineton: Also at Lestithiel in Cornwall, And afterwards at Newherie, in Com. Berks. and Navesby, in Com●●orthampt. was, for these eminent services, defigned to the dignities and titles of Baron of Newberie, and Earl of Lichfeild: but, before this could be accomplished, being in another Fight, against the Forces so raised by those members of Parliament, which happened near the City of Chester, in Febr. An. 1645. was there slain; and buried in the Choir at Christchurch in Oxford, upon the eleventh of March next ensuing.  
In consideration whereof; and of the singular merits of George Lord d'Aubignie (his Father) Charles 
Charles  his said son and heir, was by Letters-patent, bearing date at Oxford, 10 Dec. 21 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of Lord Stuart of Newberie, and Earl of Litchfeild.  
And, by reason, that the Title of Duke of Richmund, was entailed upon the befor●-specified james, and the heirs-male of his body; with remainder to the issue-male of his younger Brothers successively; did, upon the death of james Duke of Richmund (his Uncle) without issue assume that Title.  
This, Charles wedded three wives; first Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Rogers of Brianston, in Com. Dors. Esq Secondly Margaret, daughter of Laurence Banaster, son and heir to Sir Robert Banaster of Passenham, in Com. Buck. Knight, widow of William Lewes of the Uann, in Com. Glamorgan Esq and lastly Frances, daughter of Walter Stuart Esquire. Being also Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, he was sent Ambassador into Denmark, in An. 1672. (24 Car. 2.) and departed this life near Elsenoure in that Kingdom, upon the 12th of December that same year, without issue. Whereupon his body was brought over into England, and buried in the Royal Chapel of King Henry the Seventh at Westminster.   

Hay Earl of Carlisle.  
[13 jac.]  
AMongst other the Natives of Scotland, who were servants to King Iames● 
james.  and, upon his attaining the Crown of this Realm, attended him hither, Sir james Hay, Kt was one; and therefore, in An, 1607. (4 jac.) having, through the favour and countenance of His Majesty, obtained 
a Annal. R. ●ac. per Camd.  Honora, the sole daughter and heir to Edward Lord Denny, in marriage; as also a grant 
b Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  of the name and title of Lord Hay, with precedence next to the Barons of England; but no place or voice in Parliament: upon the 29th of june, in 13 jac. he was advanced 
c Pat. 13 ●ac p. 16.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hay of Sauley, in come. Ebor. without 
d Annal. ●. Jac. ut supra.  any solemn Investiture (being the first, 
e Annal ●. ●ac. ut supra.  that ever was so created) the Lawyers then declaring, 
f Annal. ●. ●ac. ut supra.  that the delivery of the Letters patent, was sufficient, without any ceremony: And afterwards, upon the 12th of july, 14 jac. was sent 
g Ib.  Ambassador into France.  
In March, An. 1617. (15 jac.) he was made 
h Ib.  one of the Privy-Council: and, in November following, married 
i Ib.  to his second wife, Lucy, the second daughter to Henry Earl of Northum-berland. After which, the next ensuing year. scilicet, 5 keliis, 16 jac. he was farther honoured with the ●●egree of Viscount 
k Pat. 16 〈◊〉. p. 11. , by the name of Vico 〈…〉: and, in May, 17 jac. sent Emb 〈◊〉 
l Annal ●. Jac. ut supra.  into Germany. Whence he retur●●● 
m Annal ●. Jac. ut supra.  in january, An. 1620. (18 jac.) at which time he made report, 
n Annal ●. Jac. ut supra.  that Frederick Count Palatine of the Rhine was Elected king of Bohemia; as also, how the state of affairs than stood in those parts.  
And, in April, An. 1622. (20 jac.) was again sent 
o Annal ●. Jac. ut supra.  Ambassador into France. In consideration therefore, of these his eminent services, upon the 13th of September following, he was created 
p Pat. 20 ●ac. p. 14.  Earl of Carli●e.  
Besides all this, he likewise was 
q I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  Master of the great Wardrobe, Gentleman of the Robes to King james, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter: Likewise, first Gentleman 
r I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  of the Royal Bedchamber to King Charles the First, of blessed memory. And, departing 
s I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  this life, at his Lodgings in Whitehall, 25 Apr. An. 1636. (12 Car. 1.) was buried 
t I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  above the Choir in St. Paul's Cathedral; leaving issue 
u I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  one only son, called james, surviving; who succeeded him in his honours.  
This james 
james.  married 
x I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 57 a.  Margaret, the third daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford; and died ... Octobris, An 1660, without issue, leaving the said Margaret surviving; afterwards married to Robert Earl of Warwick; and, lastly, to Edward Earl of Manchester.   

Dormer Earl of Carnarvan.  
[13 jac.]  
UPon that vast distribution made by King Henry the Eighth, of those Lands which came to the Crown by that grand dissolution of the Monasteries, in his time; Sir Robert 
Robert  Dormer, Knight, in 35 of his Reign, obtained a Grant 
a Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 1.  to himself and jane his wife, in Fee of the Manor of Wenge, in Com. Buck. part of the possessions belonging 
b Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 1.  to the Abbey of St. Alban.  
To which Sir Robert 
Robert.  succeeded William, made Knight 
c MS. in of. of●cio, Arm. H. 12● 171. b.  of the Bath, at the Coronation of Q. Mary: who first married Mary, daughter of Sir William Sidney Knight, by whom he had issue one only daughter called joan, married to the Duke of Feria, in Spain. Secondly Dorothy, daughter of Anthony Catesby of Whi●i●on, in Com. Northampt. Esq by whom he had issue Robert his son and heir, and three daughters; Cath●rine, married to john Lord St. john of Bletsho; Mary to Anthony Viscount Mountagu; and Margaret to Sir Henry Constable Knight.  
Which Robert being 
d Pat. 13 ●ac. p. 20.  a Knight in 13 jac. was advanced 
e Pat. 13 ●ac. p. 20.  to the dignity of a Baronet 10 junii, the same year: and, upon the 30th day of that month, created 
f Ibid, p. 16. Annal. R. ●ac. per Camd.  a Baron of this Realm, with ceremony, by the Title of Lord Dormer of Wenge beforementioned. And, having married Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony Viscount Mountagu, had issue by her three sons, William his son and heir; Anthony Dormer of Grovepacke, in Com. Warr. Esquire; and Robert Dormer of Peterley, in Com. Buck. Esq As also three daughters; Elizabeth, married to Henry Huddleston Esq Magdalen to Sir ●●hn Curson Knight; and Catheri●e to Sir john Car●●ll K●●ght.  
Which William took to wise, the 〈◊〉 of Sir Richard Molineux of Sefton, in Co●●. ●anc. Knight, and died in his life-time; leaving issue Robert; and one daughter called Elizabeth, married to Edward Lord Herbert of Ragland, afterwards Marquis of Worcester.  
To the said Robert 
Robert.  Lord Dormer (thus surviving) who departed this life ... Nou. An. 1616. (14 jac.) succeeded Robert his Grandson.  
Which Robert, by Letters-patents, bearing date 2 Aug. 4 Car. 1. was advanced 
k Pat. 4 Ca p. 39  to the title and dignity of Viscount Ascot, and Earl of Carnarvan: and, being a person absolutely valiant, and Loyal in the chief time of trial, took up Arms for His Majesty King Charles the First (of blessed memory) against the Power of the late Usurpers. Whereupon he had the hard fate to be slain in that Battle, fought near Newberie. in Com. Berks. 20 Sept. An. 1643. leaving issue by Anna-Sophia his wife, daughter to Ph●lip Earl of Pe●●●broke and Mourgomerie, Charles his son and heir.  
Who succeeding him in his Honours, married Elizabeth daughter of Arthur Lord Capel; and by her hath had issue, two sons, Charles', 
Charles.  and Willi●●, who both died young; and three daughters, Elizabeth married to Philip now Earl of Chesterfeild, Isabel, and Anna-Saphia.   

Villers Duke of Buckingham.  
[13 jac.]  
THat this Family (originally of French extraction) hath been of great Antiquity in Leicestershire, and possessed of a fair Inheritance in those parts, is clear enough, from what Mr. Burton, in his Historical work of that County, under the Title of Brokesby (their chief Seat) hath well observed 
a Descript. of Leic. p. 55. & 56. . Of which was Sir Gearge Villers Knight, (a person of eminent note) who married 
b Ibid.  twice: first Audrey, daughter to William Sanders of Harington, in Com. Northamps. Esquire, and secondly Mary, daughter to Anthony Beaumond, a younger son to William Beaumond of Cole-Oxton, Esq  
By which Audrey, he had issue 
c Ibid.  two sons; viz. Sir William Villers, Knight and Baronet, father of Sir George Villers now of Brokesby, Baronet, and Sir Edward Villers Knight, from whom the now Viscount Grandison (in Ireland) is descended. He had likewise issue 
d Ibid.  by her two daughters; Elizabeth, married to Sir john Butler of Hatfeild- Woodhall, in Com. Hertf. Kt and Baronet, (afterwards created Lord Butler) and Anne to Sir William Washington of Packington, in Com. Leic. son of Laurence Washington of Sulgrave, in Com. Northampt. Esquire.  
And by Mary, his second wise, three sons; viz. 
e Ibid.  john, afterwards Viscount Purbeck; George, who, by his great and high advancements to honour, added no small lustre to this worthy family; and Christopher Earl of Anglesey: as also one daughter called Susan, married to Sir William Fielding of Newnham, in Com. Warr. Knight, afterwards Earl of Denbigh.  
Of these his children, George (the fourth son) being the person of whom I am chiefly to speak, I shall deliver what I find related 
f Life and Death of George Duke of Euckingb●●●. Impr. Lond. 1642.  of him by Sir Henry Wotton, Kt, late Provost of Eaton-Colledge, and other sufficient testimonies.  
This George, born at Brokesby, 28 Aug. An. 1592. (34 Eliz.) was, from the age of ten years, educated at Billesden-School in that County (where he also learned the grounds of Music) until he arrived to thirteen, at which time his father died. And, being then taken home, by his Mother, to her House at Godeby, she trained him up in Dancing, Fencing, and such Manlike Exercises (wherein he became a great proficient:) and, at the age of Eighteen sent him into France: where, making his abode for three years, he much improved himself in the Language of that Country: and, returning back, continued with her a Twelve month.  
Then going to London, and inclining to be a suitor to Sir Roger Ashton's daughter (a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King james, and Master of the Robes) falling into acquaintance with Sir john Grabam, one of the Gentlemen of the Privy-chamber; he di●●● waded him from marriage, and encouraged him to woo fortune in the Court. Whereunto harkening; it happened, shortly after, that the King, casting his eye upon him at Apethorpe, in Northamptonshire (being then in his Progress) took so great a liking to his person; as that, knowing Sir john Grabam to be his familiar friend, he gave him private directions, how, and by what degrees to bring him into favour.  
About this time Robert Earl of Somerset (a person in no small power with that King) for very great reasons beginning to grow less in His Majesty's royal esteem; this hopeful Gentleman (being of stature tall a●d comely, his comportment graceful, and of a most sweet disposition) became daily more and more noted: in so much, as his Majesty discerning him to be a person properly qualified; first entertained him as a Cupbearer at large; but, the next summer following, admitted him in ordinary.  
During his employment in which service, observation 
g Rush. coll. p. 461.  being made of his modest and courteous behaviour; it was thought 
h Rush. coll. p. 461.  fit, by some eminent persons (whereof the then Archbishop of Canterbury (D r Abbot) was not the least) to drive out one nail with another, Somerset's insolences being such, as that the King began to grow weary of him. And, 
i Rush. coll. p. 461.  because His Majesty had a quality, to admit none to nearness about him, but whom the Queen recommended, she was moved therein; and, after much solicitation, prevailed with (though at first she refused, giving her reasons.) which, being done, he was Knighted 
k Ibid.  in her Bedchamber with the Prince's Rapier. It is also observed, 
l Ibid.  that when the King gave order to Swear him of the Bedchamber, Somerset moved, that he might be only Sworn as a Groom: But, those of his friends (whose aim was to lessen Somerset) sticking to him, he was Sworn 
m Ibid.  as a Gentleman 23 Apr. An. 1615. (13 jac.) with an Annual Pension 
n 〈…〉  of a Thousand pounds, payable out of the Court of Wards.  
In which place, he so won upon the King's affections, that upon she fourth of january, the same year, he was made 
o Annal. R. ●ac. per Ca●d.  Master of the Horse (the Earl of Worcester then surrendering that great Office.) After which, farther honours and advantages, were, in short time, heaped upon him. For, on the 24th of Ap●● next ensuing, he was elected 
p Annal. R. ●ac per Ca●d.  into the Society of Knights-Companions of the most noble order of the Garter; and installed 
q Annal. R. ●ac per Ca●d.  upon the seventh of july following: As also, upon the 25th of that month, made 
r P●t. 14 ●ac. p. 14.  General Warden, and Chief-Justice of all the Forests North of Trent: and, on the 27th of August, advanced 
s Ib. p. 23.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Whaddon; that great Lordship of Whaddon, in Com. Buck. (then in 
t Annal. R. ●ac. ut supra.  the Crown, by the attainder of the Lord Grey of Wil●on) being then bestowed 
u Annal. R. ●ac. ut supra.  on him: and the Ceremony of his Creation performed 
x Annal. R. ●ac. ut supra  at Wodstoke, the Lords, Compton and Norris introducing him, and the Lord Carew carrying his Robe. And after a little space, the dignity of Viscount, by the title of Viscount 
y Ib.  Villers; the Earl of Suffolk, and Viscount L'isle introducing him; the Lord Norris carrying his Robe, and the Lord Compton his Coronet; where the Queen and Prince were 
z Ib.  both present.  
Moreover, on the fifth of january next ensuing (An. scilicet, 1616. 14 jac.) he was created 
a Pat. 14 ●ac p 1. Annal. f. ●ac. ut supra.  Earl of Buckingham, in the Presence-chamber at Whitehall; the Queen and Prince being then also present. Nor did that great King's favours here make a stop: for, on the first of january, An. 1617. (15 jac.) he advanced 
b Pat. 15 ●ac. p. 11.  him to the Title of Marquis of Buckingham (but without 
c Annal R. ●ac. ut supra.  any solemnity, other than the delivery of the Patent) the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, the Lord Treasurer; the Duke of Lenox, the Marquis of Hamilton, the Lord Chamberlain, the Earls of Arundel and Montgomery; with the Viscount's L'isle, Walingford, and Fenton, being witnesses 
d Annal R. ●ac. ut supra.  thereto: And, upon the Thirtieth of january, the next year following, made him 
e Pat. 16 〈◊〉. p. 17.  Lord High Admiral of England, Ireland, and Principality of Wales. After which, upon the fourth of February, he was sworn of the Privy-Council. As also, 
f Life, etc. b● Sir H. W.  about this time, made Chief Justice in Eyre of all the Parks, and Forests South of Trent, Master of the King's Bench-Office, High-Steward of Westminster, and Constable of Windsor Castle.  
In 21 jac. being sent 
g Ib.  with the Prince into Spain, to accelerate the marriage, then in agitation with a daughter of that King; they began 
h Ib.  their Journey from Court, on Tuesday 18 Feb. 1623. with disguised Beards and Names (viz. Thomas Smith, and john Smith) attended only by Sir Richard Grabam, Master of his Horse. Riding post to Canterbury, where they took fresn Horses, they were stopped 
i Ib.  by the Mayor, as suspicious persons; whereupon, this Marquis was constrained 
k Ib.  to take off his Beard, and to tell him; that he was going, in that covert manner, to take a private view of the Fleet, being Admiral.  
At Dovor they found 
l Ib.  Sir Francis Cottington (the Prince his Secretary) and Mr Endymion Porter, who had provided a Vessel to transport them. And, landed 
m Ib.  at Bo●o●ne; whence they road that night to 
n Ib.  Monstruel, and came to 
o Ib.  Paris on Friday following, 22 Febr. Thence (having spent one whole day there, to view the City and Court) they got to 
p Ib.  Baygne (the utmost Town of France) in six days: and so, in four days more (viz. Wednesday, 5 Martii) to 
q Ib.  Madrid. Where, within a short time) there had 
r Ib.  like to have happened a great difference, betwixt him and Conde d' Olivares, upon pretence, that he had given some intimation of the Prince his Conversion to the Romish-Religion, which he dissavowed.  
As to what passed there, in reference to that Match, or otherwise, I shall not take upon me to make any relation; referring it wholly to our Annalists; only taking notice; 
s Ib.  that, during his stay there, a Present 
t Rush. Coll. p. 78.  was made to him by the Governor, of that Rich Cloth of State which was borne over the King of Spain, and Prince of England, upon the Prince's solemn entrance into that Town. Also, that he there received a Complimental Letter 
u Ib. p. 80.  from the Pope (Gregory the Fifteenth) inciting him to be instrumental for restoring the Romish Religion in these Dominions. Moreover, that being there disrelished 
x Ib. p. 101.  for his height of spirit, French garb, and taking upon him overmuch familiarity with the Prince, he received some affronts, 
y Ib. p. 101.  which did not a little enrage him against the Conde de Olivares: and that before his departure thence, he obtained 
z Pat. 21 Jac. p. 10. Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  another Patent from King james, bearing date 18 Maii, 21 jac. whereby he was created Earl of Coventre, and Duke of Buckingham.  
His departure 
a Rush. Coll. p. 104.  (with the Prince) from Madrid, was upon the 12th of September, An. 1623. and arrival 
d Rush. Coll. p. 104.  at Portsmouth upon the fifth of October ensuing. Upon his return, he was made 
c Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  Lord Warden of the Cinque-ports, and Steward of the Manor of Hampton-Court.  
That Match being thus broke, 'tis said 
d Rush. coll. p. 107.  that he drew the Prince to take a Popular way; and to close with those of the Privy-Council, and Nobility, who were most opposite to Spain, and best liked by the Puritans; and that thereupon he projected the calling of a Parliament, to gain the greater credit with the people. Which so incensed the Spaniard; that their Ambassadors aspersed him, with a design to take off K. james, and dispose of him to his Country-Houses and Pastimes; the Prince having years and abilities sufficient for public Government: and that he had strucken in with all popular men; viz. Oxford, Southampton, Essex, Say, and others; endeavouring to raise an opinion of his own greatness, and to lessen the King: As also, that thereupon they advised His Majesty, to rid Himself of this Captivity.  
But long it was not after this, that King james died 
e Ib. p 159.  at Theobalds'. Whereupon he was made 
f Annal R. C●● per E. Howes  Lord High Steward for the Corona●●on-day of King Charles the First: and sent, (
g Life etc. by Sir H. W.  with the Earl of Holland) to the States of the United Provinces, to Treat with them, and with the Ministers of other Confederate-Princes, touching a common diversion, for recovery of the Palatinate. At which time, being in those parts, he purchased 
h Ib.  a choice Collection of Arabic Manuscripts, gained 
i Ib.  in remote Countries, through the Industry and diligence of Erpinius, a famous Linguist. Which Manuscripts, were, after his death, bestowed 
k Ib.  on the University of Cambridge, whereof he was Chancellor, whereunto he intended them. 
An. 1625. ● Car.   
As he had been the chief Favourite of King james, so was he to King Charles; whose marriage, with a daughter of France, being consummated by a Proxy there, he was sent 
l Rush. coll. p. 1●4.  to conduct her into England, and accordingly came to Paris upon the 24th of May, An. 1625. Also, after his return, he was employed 
m 〈◊〉 p 195.  (with the Earl of Holland) to the Hague, for entering a League with the States of the United Provinces, against the Emperor and King of Spain. But, before the revolution of that year, a Parliament being called at Westminster, and therein a great noise made of sundry Grievances; (notwithstanding he had much pleased the people, in being the chiefest Instrument for breaking the Spanish-Match) the Commons fell 
n Ib p. 221. & 222.  sharply upon him, as the prime cause of all Publick-miscarriages, framing divers Articles 
o Ib p. 221, & 222.  against him, chiefly grounded on Common Fame. Against all which clamour the King Himself did 
p Ib. p. 220, & 221.  most graciously vindicate him.  
Notwithstanding all which, in the Parliament at Westminster, the next ensuing year, the Earl of Bristol (who had been Ambassador in Spain, in order to the Prince's Marriage) exhibited 
q An. 1616. 1 Maii Ib. p. 266.  Articles against him, of high concernment: the House of Commons also impeaching 
r Ib. p. 307.  him very sharply. But therein nothing was done, by reason of that Parliaments dissolution 
s Ib. p. 407.  soon after.  
That which I find, 
An. 1627. (3 Car.)  in the next place, most memorable of him, is 
t Ib. p. 428. ; That the King, discerning the House of Austria to aim at the ruin of the Reformed Religion through Christendom, and that they had prevailed with the French to obstruct the landing of Count Manfeild's Army, contrary to promise (with whom they should have joined for Relief of the Palatinate) which proved the loss of the whole Protestant-Party in Germany. Also, that, notwithstanding His Majesty had, by His Mediation, prevailed for a Peace betwixt the King of France, and his Protestant subjects; that King did not only block up their Towns, and Forts, making great spoil upon them; but seized no less than an Hundred and twenty English Ships, with their Merchandise and Artillery; He therefore raised considerable Forces to vindicate these their injurious dealings, making this Duke General of them; as also Admiral of his whole Fleet, to the end that he might demand just reparation therein.  
Whereupon, setting sail 
u Annal. R. Car. ut supra.  from the West of England, upon Wednesday, 27 junii, An. 1627. (3 Car. 1.) (the Navy consisting of an Hundred Sail, wherein were 
x Rush. coll. p. 429.  about Seven thousand Land-souldiers) about the tenth of july he landed 
y Rush. coll. p. 429.  in the Isle of 〈◊〉; in aid of the Rochellers, then besieged by the French. In which, finding two strong Forts, he fruitlessly attempted 
z Ib. p. 430.  one of them: And, after three month's stay, discerning 
a Ib. p. 468, 469. Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  fresh-forces brought in by the French, which were too powerful for him to deal with; made his Retreat, 
b Ib. p. 468, 469. Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  but without 
c Ib. p. 468, 469. Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  any defence, for the securing thereof: so that he there lost, 
d Ibid.  at least Two hundred brave Gentlemen (which were suddenly Horsed) and near Two thousand of his Foot soldiers, ere they could reach to his Ships. Which imprudent conduct (for it was judged no better) occasioned 
e Rush. coll. p. 618. Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  a sharp debate against him, 
An. 1628. (4 Car.)  by the House of Commons, in the next ensuing Parliament. Wherein, it being Voted, that his excessive power was the cause of all the evils and dangers to the King and Kingdom; a Remonstrance 
f Rush, coll p. 631.  of Grievances was then drawn up, whereby he stood charged to be the principal occasion of them.  
Which, touching him so nearly in point of Honour, his hopes 
g Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  were, by a second Expedition thither, to regain what he had so lost in that unhappy attempt. To which end, having made a large preparation, he came 
h Annal. R. Car. ut supra.  to Portsmouth in August, the next ensuing year. Where, staying 
i Annal. R. Car. ut supra.  a while, to put all things in order for the service; and 
k Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  john Felton, born in Suffolk, and bred a Soldier, but of a melancholy constitution, being Lieutenant of a Foot-Company in Sir james Ramsey's Regiment, pressed 
l Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  into an inner-Chamber, where he was at breakfast with Monsieur de Soubiez, Sir Thomas Friar, and divers other persons of Quality. Whence, expecting 
m Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  his passage, through a kind of Lobbye, betwixt that and the next Room, where there stayed many expecting 
n Ib.  him; In his passage through this Lobby, (which was somewhat darker than the other Room) Sir Thomas walking 
o Ib.  by his side, and privately discoursing with him: in the very moment that they parted, Felton, with a back blow, stabbed 
p Ib.  him into the left side, leaving the knife in his body; which the Duke himself pulled 
q Ib.  out, but immediately sunk down and expired 
r Ib. .  
Which sudden act, did so much amaze 
s Ib.  all that were near at hand, that no man took notice 
t Ib.  of the Assassi●ate: so that he might easily have passed away undiscovered, but, that glorying 
u Ib.  in what he had thus done, he freely revealed 
x Ib.  himself.  
This happened 
y Ib.  upon Saturday the 23d d of August, An. 1628. when he had fully completed the Thirty sixth year of his age, and three days more; his Duchess being 
z Ib.  then in the same House, in an upper Room, scarce out of Bed; and the Court not much more than six miles distant,  
Being thus barbarously murdered, his Corpse was brought 
a Annal. R. Car. ut supra.  to Walingford- House at Westminster, and honourably buried 
b Annal. R. Car. ut supra.  in King Henry the Sevenths' Chapel (on the North-side) where he hath a most noble Monument erected to his memory.  
It was then said; 
c Life, & c. ●y Sir H. W.  that the cause which moved Felton to this wicked Act, was, that the Duke had denied him his Captain's place, upon a vacancy; his Colonel then moving for one powel, a person of known valour. Also, that he bore an old grudge to a Knight of Suffolk, whom the Duke had admitted to some degree of favour.  
Moreover, that 
d Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  about this time, there was a Libellous Book written against the Duke, by one Eggleston (a Scotish Physician) which represented him Monstrous, and not worthy to live in a Christian Court. And, that being questioned, 
e Rush. coll. p. 605.  as to his Motives therein; he confessed, 
f Rush. coll. p. 605.  that he had long looked upon him as an evil Instrument in the Common Wealth. Likewise, 
g Rush. coll. p. 605.  that he was convict thereof by the Remonstrance of the House of Commons in Parliament: but that he did it, partly 
h Ib.  for private displeasure, having read 
i Ib.  some Books, which defended the lawfulness to kill an Enemy to the Republic.  
The Knife wherewith he did it, he acknowledged 
k Life, etc. by Sir H. W.  that he had bought in an obscure Cutler's shop on Tower Hill, for Ten pence: and that he fixed the sheath to the lining of his pocket; to the end he might draw it out with one hand (his other being maimed.) Also, 
l Ib.  that he hasted to Port●mouth, partly on horseback, and partly on foot, being indigent of Money.  
But for this, he became 
m Annal. R. Car. ut supra, p. 1044. ● b.  a great Penitent; wishing 
n Annal. R. Car. ut supra, p. 1044. ● b.  at his Trial, that his Right hand might be cut off, as a true testimony of his hearty sorrow, for destroying so Noble, and Loyal a Subject.  
This great Duke took to wife Catherine, the daughter and sole heir to Francis Earl of Rutland; by whom he had issue three sons; james, George, and Francis: and one only daughter, called Mary; on whose behalf, her father (then living) obtained certain 
o Pat. 3 Car. p. 6.  Letters-patent, bearing date 31 Aug. 3 Car. 1. whereby, in case he should depart this life without issue-male, she should enjoy the Title of Duchess of Buckingham, with all privileges belonging to a Duke. Which noble Lady, first married to Charles Lord Herbert, son and heir to Philip then Earl of 〈◊〉: who, departing this life at Florence, in An. 1635. without any issue by her, she after became the wife of james Duke of Richmund and Lenox.  
Of those his three sons, james the eldest dying in his infancy, George 
George.  the second succeeded him in his honours; which George was made Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; as also Master of the Horse, and Lord Lieutenant for the County of York And married Mary, sole daughter and heir of Thomas Lord Fairfax of Cainrone, in the Realm of Scotland.  
The third son, the Lord Francis (born after his father's death) being a person of a very high courage, and bearing most Loyal affections to His late Majesty King Charles the First (of blessed Memory) put himself in Arms, together with the Earl of Holland, and others, for His rescue, out of the hands of those barbarous Usurpers, who then kept him close-Prisoner in the Isle of Uviht. in order to his Woeful Murder, which shortly after happened. But, before he could raise such a considerable strength, as might probably have accomplished this Right Noble attempt; he was, upon the seventh of july, An. 1648. met by a much greater Power of the Enemy, at Kingston upon Thames; and there, in a sharp Skirmish, most unhappily slain.   

Villers Viscount Purbeck.  
¶ ay Now come to the rest of the most near Relations to this late Duke. Of these, the first was Sir john Villers, 
john Uirount Purbeck  Knight, (his elder brother) who, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, 19 junii, 17 jac. was made 
a Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Baron of Stoke, in Com. Buck. and likewise advanced 
b Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Purbeck, of Purbeck, in in Com. Dors. This john married twice; first Frances, 
c Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  the youngest daughter of Sir Edward Coke, Knight, by Elizabeth his wife, fourth daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter (Widow of Sir William Newport, alias Hatton, Knight) but, what issue he had by her, I am yet to learn. Secondly Elizabeth, daughter of Sir William Slingsby of Kippar, in Com. Ebor. Knight.  
Which Elizabeth brought forth a son, in the life time of her husband, named Robert; of which son she being privately delivered he was for a long time called Robert Wright. This Robert, taking to wife the daughter and heir of Sir john Danvers Knight, one of the Murderers of King Charles the First, obtained a Patent from Oliver Cromwell (then called Lord Protector) to change his name to Danvers; the reasons which he alleged for his so doing, being the many disservices done to the Commonwealth by the name and Family of Villers.  
And, departing this life, without any issue, upon the 18th day of February, An. 1657. was buried at Charlton, near Windsor, in Berkshire.  
¶ The next is Mary, 
Marry Counte●s of Buckingham.  his Mother (daughter of Anthony Beaumond, a younger son to William Beaumond, of Cole-Orton, in Com. Leic. Esquire, (as hath been already observed.) This noble Lady, after the death of Sir George Villers, her first Husband, became the wife 
d Ib.  of Sir William Rayner Knight: and lastly, of 
e Ib.  Sir Thomas Compton, Knight of the Bath (a younger brother to William Earl of Northampton:) in whose time, through the special favour of King james, she was (upon the first of july, 16 jac.) created 
f Pat. 16 Jac. p. 11. n. 10.  Countess of Buckingham; according to the example of Margaret Countess of Norfolk: who, soon after the advancement of Thomas Lord Mowbray, her grandson (son of john Mowbray, and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to her the said Margaret, by john Lord Segrave her Husband) to the Title of Duke of Norfolk, was made 
g Rot. Parl. 〈◊〉 R. 2.  Duchess of Norfolk, in the Parliament of 21 R. 2.  
This noble Lady died 
h I. 8. in offic. Arm. ● 28. b.  at Whitehall, 19 Apr. An. 1632. (8 Car. 1.) and was buried 
i I. 8. in offic. Arm. ● 28. b.  in the Abby-Church of UUestminster, in the Chapel of St. Nicholas, on the Southside the Capella Regum; with this Epitaph.  D. O. M. Oss● 
Mariae de Bellomante, Comitissae Buckinghamiaes, è quinque potentissimorum totius Europa reguorum Regibus; idque per totidem immediatos descensus, ●riundus. Vixit annos LXII. Menses xi. dies nineteen.  Hoc Mon. V. I. C.  

Villers Earl of Anglesey.  
IN 21 jac. Christopher Villers, 
Christopher Earl of Anglesey.  the youngest brother, being 
k Pat. 21 Jac. p. 19  at that time one of one Gentlemen of the King's Royal Bedchamber; was, by Letters-patents, bearing date 18 Apr. 21 jac. advanced 
l Pat. 21 Jac. p. 19  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Daventre; as also to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Anglesey. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Sheldon of Houby, in Com. Leic. Esquire; and departing this life upon the 24th of Sept. An. 1624. was buried at ... leaving issue Charles 
Charles.  his son and successor in that honour, who married Mary, daughter of Paul Viscount Banning, widow of William Viscount Grandison, but died without issue, An. 1659.  
As also the Lady Anne a daughter, married to Thomas Viscount Savile, afterwards Earl of Sussex.   

Holles E. of Clare.  
[14 jac.]  
THis Title of Earl (which had its original from the Castle and Lordship of Clare, in Com. Suff.) being long extinct, Sir john Holles 
john.  of Houghton, in the County of Nottingham, Knight, Great Grandson to Sir William Holles Knight, Lord Mayor 
a Stows Survey of London in eodem anno.  of London, in An. 1540 (32 H. 8.) being a person of an ample fortune in those parts and elsewhere, was advanced 
b Pat. 14 Jac. p. 6.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, upon the ninth of july, 14 jac. by the Title of Lord Houghton of Houghton: and, upon the second of November, 22 jac. to 
c Pat, 22 Jac. p. 7.  the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Clare. He married 
d I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 99 b.  Ann, daughter to Sir Thomas Stanhope of Shelford, in Com. Nott. Knight, by whom he had issue 
e Inscript. Tumuli apud Nottingham.  six sons; john, Deuzill, Francis, who died unmarried; Charles, William; and another Charles who died young; and three daughters, Eleanore married to Oliver Fitz-Williams, afterwards made Earl of Tireonel in Ireland; Arabella to Thomas Viscount Wentworth, afterwards Earl of Stafford; and Elizabeth who died young: and, departing this life upon the fourth of October, An. 1637. lieth buried 
f Inscript. Tumuli apud Nottingham.  in the south Isle of St. Mary's Church at Nottingham.  
Which john 
john.  succeeding him in his honours, married 
g Ibid.  Elizabeth, eldest daughter, and one of the coheirs to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury; by whom he had issue 
h Ibid.  two sons; john, who died in his infancy, and thirteen daughters; Ann married to Edward, son and heir to Theophilus Earl of Lincoln, Elizabeth to Wentworth, Earl of Kildare in Ireland; Arabella to Sir Edward Rosseter of Somerby, in Com. Line. Kt. Marry, who died in her infancy; another Mary who died unmarried; Eleanore yet living; Catherine and Margaret, who died unmarried, Susan wedded to Sir john Lort of Stock-pole- Court, in Com. Pembr. Baronet; Frances, who died in her Infancy; Diana married to Henry Bridges, son and heir to Sir Thomas Bridges of Keynsham, in Com. Somers. Knight; Penelope to Sir james Langham of Cotesbroke, in Com. Northampt. Knight and Baronet; Dorothy and Frances, who died young. And, departing 
i Ib.  this life upon the second day of january, An. 1665. was buried 
k Ib.  near to his Father in St. Mary's Church at Nottingham: leaving Gilbert 
Gilbert.  his only son and successor; who, by Grace his wife, daughter to William Pierpont of Thoresby, in Com. Nott. Esq (second son to Robert late Earl of Kingston- upon-Hull) hath issue three sons; john, William, and Denzill; and four daughters; Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, and Grace.   

Lord Holles of Ifeild.  
¶ ay Now come to Denzil Holles, second son to the before-specified john Earl of Clare, Great-grandson to Sir William Holles of Houghton (before-specified) Knight, by Ann his wife, eldest daughter and coheir to john Denzill of Denzil, in Com. Cornub. Sergeant at Law.  
This Denzill, 
Denzill L. Holles.  having been not a little instrumental in the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, was, by Letters patents, bearing date at UUestminster, 20 Apr. 13 Car. 1. advanced 
k Pat. de eodem anno.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Holles of Ifeild, in Com. Surr. Since which time, he was employed in several great and weighty Affairs of State; first, upon the seventh of july, An. 1663. into France, as Ambassador Extraordinary: whence he returned 24 Maii, An. 1666. And, after that to Breda, as Plenepotentiary from hence, to the Treaty there, with the Ambassadors of France, Denmark; and States of the United Provinces.  
He married three wives; first Dorothy, the sole daughter and heir to Sir Francis Ashley of Dorchester, in Com. Dors. Knight (one of the Sergeants at Law to our late Sovereign King Charles the First:) by whom he had issue four sons; first Sir Francis Holles of Winterbourne, St. Martin, in Com. Dors. Baronet; Denzil; john, and another Denzil, who all three died in their infancies. Secondly jane, the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir john Shirley of Isville, in come. Suss. Knight, widow of Sir Walter Court Knight, And lastly Hesther, the second daughter and coheir to Gideon le Lou, Lord of the Manor of Columbiers. in Normandy, widow of james Richer, Lord of the Manor of Cambernon, in the same Province; but by neither of these hath had any issue.  
Which Sir Francis (his only son) hath had two wives; first Lucy, the youngest daughter to Sir Robert Carr of Sleford, in come. Linc. Kt by whom he had issue two daughters, Mary and Denzilla, who died in their Infancies. Secondly Ann, the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Francis Pile of Compton- Beauchamp, in come. Berks. Baronet; by whom he hath had issue jane a daughter, who died young; and one son, named Denzil.   

Roper Lord Tenham.  
[1 jac.]  
OF this Family, which hath been of great antiquity in Kent, was john Roper 
john.  of 
a C. 1● in Officio Arm.  Eitham, in that Country Esquire, (Son 
b C. 1● in Officio Arm.  of john Roper, Attorney-general to King Henry the Eighth) who took to wife 
c C. 1● in Officio Arm.  jane the daughter of Sir john Fineux Knight, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, in part of King Henry the Seventh, and beginning of King Henry the Eighth s Reigh; and coheir 
d C. 1● in Officio Arm.  to her mother, daughter and coheir to William Apulderfeild, Esquire. Which john had issue 
e Ib.  two sons, William Roper 
William.  of Eltham, sometime Clerk of the King's Bench, who married 
f Ib.  Margaret, the daughter of the famous Sir Thomas Moor Knight, at that time Lord Chancellor of England, from whom the Ropers of UUelhall are descended 
g Ib. ; and Christopher 
h Ib.  Roper of the Lodge in Linsted; who, by Elizabeth, daughter 
i Ib.  to Christopher Blore of Kenham, in come. Cantii, Esquire, had issue 
k Ib.  john. Which john, upon the ninth of july, An. 1603. (1. jac.) received the honour of Knighthood 
l MS. in officio Arm.  Also, upon the ninth of july, 14 jac. was advanced 
m Pa● 14 Jac. p. 6.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Tenham (a fair Manor of his own inheritance in those parts.) And, departing 
n Anna. R. Jac. per Camd.  this life about the end of August, An. 1618. (16 jac.) left issue, 
o C 16 ut supra.  by Elizabeth his wife, daughter 
p C 16 ut supra.  and heir to john Park of Malmaine, in come. Cantii, Esquire, Christopher his son and heir, and two daughters; Elizabeth married 
q C 16 ut supra.  to George, son and heir of William Lord Vaux, and jane to Sir Robert Lovel Knight.  
This Christopher, 
Christopher  thus succeeding him in his honour, married 
r Ib.  Catherine, the daughter to john Sebourne of Sutton- St. Michael, in come. Heref. Esquire, and by her had issue 
s Ib.  two sons, john and William; and four daughters; Bridget, married 
t Ib.  to Sir Robert Hurleston of Sawson, in come. Cantabr. Knight; Marry Abbess of the English Nunnery at Gant in Flanders; Catherine wedded to Sir Robert Thorold of the Heath, in come. Linc. Knight; and Elizabeth, first to john Plunket an Irishman; and afterwards to ... Bagnall.  
Which john, 
john  being made 
u MS in offic. arm,  Knight of the Bath, at the creation of Henry Prince of Wales; and, upon his death, succeeding him, married 
x C. 16. ut supra. I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 72. b.  Mary, daughter to William Lord Peter, and by her had issue three sons; Christopher, Francis, and William; and four daughters; 1. Catherine, who died unmarried, 2. Elizabeth, wedded to Sir john Arundel of Lanherne, in come. Cornub. Knight; Marry a Nun at Gant in Flanders, and Margaret, who died young: and, departing parting this life 10 Feb. 1627. was buried at Lingered in Kent.  
To whom succeeded Christopher 
Christopher.  his son and heir, who married, first Mary, daughter to Sir Francis Englefeild of Wotton Basset, in come. Wilts. Knight, by whom he had issue john a son, who died young; and a daughter, called Frances. His second wife was Philadelphia, a daughter to Knolles of Groveplace in Hantshire, by whom he had issue three sons, viz. Christopher, now Lord Tenham; Henry, who died young, and Thomas: And departing this life. 23 October, Anno 1673. was buried at Lingired in Kent, with most of his Ancestors.  
Whereupon Christopher, 
Christopher.  now Lord Tenham, his eldest surviving son, succeeded him in his honour. Which Christopher married Elizabeth, the daughter to Francis Viscount Mountagu, and by her hath issue Catherine a daughter.   

Stanhope Earl of Chesterfeild.  
[14 jac.]  
THat this Family hath been of great Antiquity in Notinghamshire, though not arrived to the dignity of Peerage till of late times, is evident from sundry authorities: For, in 48 E. 3. john Stanhope 
john.  of Rampton underwent the Office of Eschaetor 
a Rot Fin. 48 E 3 m. 10.  for that County and Derbyshire, which was then not inferior to that of Sheriff. From whom descended another john, 
john.  who married 
b Claus 1 H 4. p. 1. m. 26.  Elizabeth, the daughter and heir of Stephen Maluvel, cousin and heir to john Lungvilers, grandson to Thomas Lungvilers, who had summons 
c Claus de eodem anno in dorso.  to Parliament in 16 E. 3. Which john had issue Richard: who, in 6 H. 4. being a Knight, was Sheriff 
d Rot. Fin. ● H. 4. m. 29.  of those Counties.  
From whom descended Sir Edward Stanhope Knight. Which Sir Edward, in 18 H. 7. was made Constable 
e Pat. 18. H. 7. p. 1.  of Sandale-Castle, in come. Ebor. whose second son Michael Stanhope Esquire (afterwards Knight) in 31 H. 8. obtained a Grant 
f Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 6.  of the Manor of Shelford, in Com. Nott. with its members, parcel of the possessions of the then dissolved Monastery there, with the Rectories of Shelford, Saxendale, Sedling, Burton joys, and North- Muskham in that County; Rowceby, and UUestburgh, in Com. Linc. Elwaston, and Okebroke, in Com. Derb. and to the heirs male of his body, by Ann his wife.  
This Sir Michael Stanhope 
Michael.  had issue 
g Ex stemmate.  Sir Thomas Stanhope of Shelford, in come. Nott. Knight, as also divers other children; sons and daughters. Which Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  took to wife 
h Ex stemmate.  Margaret, daughter and coheir to Sir john Port of Etwall, in come. Derb. Knight. And had issue john, who, in 38 Eliz. was constituted 
i Pat. 38 Eliz. p. 7.  Treasurer of the Chamber to that Queen for life: and, in 42 Eliz. being then a Knight, was made Constable 
k Pat. 42 Eliz. p 25.  of the Castle of Coichester, in come. Essex. for life. Which Sir john 
john.  by Cordell his wife, daughter 
l Ex stemmate.  and heir to Richard Allington Esquire, by joan his wife, Sister and heir to Sir William Cordell of Long- Melford, in come. Suff. Knight, had issue 
m Ex stemmate.  Philip 
Philip.  his son and heir; who, by Letters-patents, bearing date 7 Nou. 14 jac. being at that time a Knight, was advanced 
n Pat. 14 Ja●. p. 26.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Stanhope of Shelford; and, upon the fourth of August, 4 Car. 1. created 
o Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  Earl of Chesterfeild.  
This Earl married two wives; first Catherine, daughter to Francis Lord Hastings, son and heir to George Earl of Huntingdon; by whom he had issue eleven sons; of which, john, Charles, Edward, William, Thomas, Michael, and George died young, or before they came to ripe years; Philip was slain at Shelfordhouse, in the time of the late Wars, being then in Arms for the King; and Ferdinando lost his life at Bridg●o●d, about the same time in His late Majesty's service Henry became his heir apparent, but died in his life time; and Arthur, the youngest, survived him. As also two daughters; Sarab married to Sir Richard Houghton of Houghton- Tower, in come. Lanc. Baronet; and Elizabeth to Edward Darcy of Newhail, in come. Derb. Esquire. Which Catherine, departing this life, in An. 1636. was buried at Chelford. And, to his second wife, Anne, daughter to Sir john Packington of UUestwood, in come. Wigorn. Knight, widow of Sir Humphrey Ferrer of Tamworth-Castle, in come. Warr. Knight, by whom he had only issue one son, called Alexander: And, departing this life upon the twelfth of December, An. 1656. was buried in the Parish-Church of St. Giles in the Fields, in the Suburbs of London.  
Which Henry, (his said son, and at length heir apparent, married Catherine, the eldest daughter and coheir to Thomas Lord Wotton: and departing this life upon the twenty ninth of November, An. 1634. (10 Car. 1.) his father then living, was buried at Bocton in Kent (the Lord Wotton's seat) leaving issue surviving, one only son named Philip, at that time one year old, and upwards; and two daughters; Marry who died unmarried, and Catherine wife to William Lord Allington.  
Which Philip, 
Philip.  upon his Grandfather's death, succeeded him in his honours; and hath married three wives; first Ann, eldest daughter to Algernon, late Earl of Northumberland; by whom he had issue only one son, called Algernon, who died in his Infancy. Secondly, Elizabeth, daughter to james Duke of Ormund, by whom he had issue one son named Henry, who died also in his Infancy; as also Elizabeth a daughter, now living: And thirdly Elizabeth, eldest daughter to Charles Earl of Carnarvan; by whom he hath issue two sons; Philip, and Charles'.   

Lord Stanhope of Harington.  
A Third son to Sir Michael Stanhope Knight (that purchased Shelford in 31 H. 8.) was Sir john 
john.  Stanhope Kt, who, by Letters● patents, bearing date 4 Maii, 3 jac. was advanced 
a Pat. 3 Jac. p. 1●.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Stanhope of Harington, in Com. Northampt. Which john, being Vice-Chamberlain to the King, in 14 jac. resigned 
b Annal. R. Jac per Camd.  that Office; whereupon it was conferred 
c Annal. R. Jac pet Camd.  upon Sir john Digby Knight, at that time returned from Spain.  
This john Lord Stanhope married 
d I. 8. in officio, Arm. f. 68 b.  Margaret, daughter of Henry Mac-Williams of Stanborne, in Com. Essex, one of the Gentlemen-Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth, and departed this life ... leaving issue 
e I. 8. in officio, Arm. f 68 b.  Charles his son and heir; and two daughters; Elizabeth, married to Sir Lionel Talmache, Knight and Baronet, and Catherine to Robert Viscount Cholmley of Kellis in Ireland, afterwards created Earl of Lemster in that Realm.  
Which Charles Lord Stanhope married Dorothy, sister to the late Earl of Newburgh; but by her hath no issue.   

noel Viscount Campden.  
[14 jac.]  
IN the time of King Henry the Second, Robert, the son of Noel (the Ancestor of this Family) Founded 
a Monast. 〈◊〉 Anglic. vol. 3. p. 53. b.  the Monastery of Ranton near E●●enhall (his chief seat) in that County, for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine; and left issue 
b Ex coll. S. E●dswike a ...  Thomas; whose daughter and coheir, called Alice, brought 
c Ex coll. S. E●dswike a ...  the chief part of that Inheritance to the Family of Harecourt in the time of King john; the male line, by 
d Ex coll. S. E●dswike a ...  Philip a younger son, still continuing in those parts; whence descended Sir Andrew Noel of ●alby, in come. Leic. Knight, one 
e Description of 〈…〉  of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth, who had issue 
f Description of 〈…〉  Edward his son and heir.  
Which Edward, residing 
g Pa●. 9 Jac. p. 45.  at Brook, in come. Rutl. was made a Baronet 
h Pa●. 9 Jac. p. 45.  29 junii, An. 1611. (9 jac.) ● shortly after the first erection of that degree of honour.) And, though he sold 
i Description of 〈◊〉 u● supra.  〈◊〉 (his ancient Inheritance) yet had he so fair an Estate remaining, as that, being a person much esteemed for his abilities otherwise, he was advanced 
k Pa●. 14 Jac. p. 23.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Noel of Ridlington, 23 Martii, 14 jac. And having married 
l Pat 4 Car 〈◊〉 p. 39  julian, the daughter and coheir of Sir Baptist Hicks, Knight; upon advancement of the same Sir Baptist to the Titles of Lord Hicks of ●lm●ngton, in come. Warr. and Viscount Campden of Campden, in come. Glo●●. 5 Maii, 4 Car. 1. obtained a grant 
m Ib.  of them, to himself, and the heir●s male of his body, in reversion, in case the said Sir Baptist should die without issue male; which Titles afterwards he did accordingly enjoy: and left issue 
n I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 21. ●.  by her two sons, Baptist, and Henry, and two daughters; Elizabeth, married 
o I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 21. ●.  to Sir Erasmus de la Fountain, of Kirkby- Bellers, in come. Leic. Knight; and Pen●lope to john Viscount Chaworth.  
This Edward, approving himself most Loyal to His Majesty King Charles the First, in the time of the late Grand Defection, had first a Commission to raise Five hundred Horse for His Service: and afterwards another, for Three Regiments of Horse, and Three of Foot: but departed this life in the King's Garrison at Oxford, 10 Martii, 1643. before he could fully accomplish the same. Whereupon he was buried at Campden beforementioned.  
To whom succeeded Baptist, 
Bap●ist.  his son and heir; who first married Ann, eldest daughter to William Earl of Denbigh, by whom he had two sons which died Infants. Secondly Ann, daughter to Sir Robert Lovet of Liscom●e, in come. Buck. Knight, Widow of Edward Earl of Bath; by whom he had no issue which lived: Thirdly Elizabeth, one of the four daughters and coheirs of Thomas Lord Wotton; by whom he had issue two sons, Edward and Henry; and four daughters; Mary married to james Earl of Northampton; juliana to the Lord Allington; Elizabeth yet unmarried; and Hester, who died in her Infancy. His fourth Wife is Elizabeth, daughter to Mountagu late Earl of Lindsey; by whom he hath had issue three sons; Lindsey, who died an Infant, Baptist and james; and three daughters; Catherine, married to john Lord Roos, only son to john Earl of Rutland; Bridget, and Martha.  
Which Edward, his eldest son, married Elizabeth, eldest daughter to Thomas late Earl of Southampton, by Rachel his first wife; and by her hath issue one son, named Wriothsley-Baptist Noel; and three daughters; Frances, jane, and Elizabeth.   

Digby Earl of Bristol.  
[15 jac.]  
THe first that attained to this honour, was john, the youngest son to Sir George Digby of Co●eshill, in come. Warr. Knight; whose Ancestors, in King Henry the Second time, having their chief Seat 
a 〈…〉  at Tilton in Leicestershire, were then denominated of that place (which Lordship, till our age, continued to the chief branch of that family:) but, in the time of King Henry the Third, residing 
b Rot. Fin. 40 H. 3. m. 7.  at Digby in Lincolnshire, assumed their Surname thence, which since hath not been altered; these of Colesh●ll descending from Simon a second son 
c 〈…〉 membr. pen●● Rob. de Digby.  to Sir Everard Digby, then of Tilton, Knight; which Sir Everard, adhering firmly to the Lancastrian Interest, lost 
d 〈…〉 membr. pen●● Rob. de Digby.  his life (with three of his Brethren) at Touton Field, in Yorkshire, where King Edward the Fourth, in the first year of His Reign, was Victorious.  
Unto which King, Simon (at length) became so obsequious, as that in the 18th of His R●ign, in consideration 
e Ex ipso autogr. penes 〈◊〉 D. 〈◊〉.  of his good service done, and to be done, he obtained a Grant 
f Ex ipso autogr. penes 〈◊〉 D. Digby.  of Ten pounds per annum, for life, out of Retford Mills, in Com. Nott. And, within two years after, for the same consideration, 
g Pat. 20 P. 4. p. 1. m. 19  the like Grant 
h Pat. 20 P. 4. p. 1. m. 19  of the Forestership of Thornwoods, on the Southern part of Shirewo●●, in that County; with the Fee of four pence a day, for executing that Office.  
Nevertheless, no sooner did the Earl of Richmund land in this Realm, though but with a very slender strength, that that he, with 
i ●x 〈◊〉. vet membrane.  his six valiant Brothers; viz. another Sir Everard (than also of Tilton) john Digby of ●etilby; Roland Digby of Welby, (both in Leicestershire) Lybeus Digby of Luff●am, in come. Rotel. Thomas, and Benjamin; not forgetting the old Lancastrian Interest, came in 
k ●x 〈◊〉. vet membrane.  freely unto him; and fought 
l ●x 〈◊〉. vet membrane.  stoutly, on his part, at Bosworth-Field against King Richard; where the Victory falling to that Earl, being thenceforth King, by the name of Henry the Seventh, he advanced 
m ●x 〈◊〉. vet membrane.  john and Thomas to the dignity of Knighthood; making 
n ●x 〈◊〉. vet membrane.  the former also Knight-Marshal of His Household; and the other one of the Gentlemen Ushers of His Chamber, conferring 
o Pat. 8. H 7. p. ●. m 4.  on him the Bailywick of ●●ney, in come. Buck. and Keepership of the Park there, where he thenceforth made his residence.  
But, none of them had better advantages for their faithful services to that King, than Simon: for, in the first year of his R●ign, he obtained the Stewardship 
p Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 3. m. 12.  of certain Lordships, in come. Rutl. viz. Uppingham, Preston, Barou●hdon, Esenden, and Greteham: and of all the Lands formerly belonging to George Duke of Clarence, to hold for life: as also the like Office▪ 
q Ib. p. 4.  and Receivership for the Manor of B●dale, in come. Ebor. And, having in the second year of his Reign, been a Commander 
r P●l●●. Virg. p● 573.  in His Army at the Battle of Stoke, had, in consideration 
s Pat. 7 H. 7. p. ●. m. 18.  of his acceptable services, a Grant 
t Pat. 7 H. 7. p. ●. m. 18.  of the Manor of ●avysb●ry, in the parish of Micham, in come. Surr. and to the heirs male of his body; and the next ensuing year, a Grant 
u Pat. 4 H. 7. m 8.  of the Office of controller of the Petty-Customes in the Port of London: as also 
x Ibid, m. 26.  of the Forestership of Thornwoods in Shirewood, formerly conferred upon him by King Edward the 4th, and, 
y Ex autogr. penes praef. D. Digby.  in 11 H. 7. of the Lordship of Co●eshill before-specified, in special Tail (being at that time Deputy 
z Ex vet. ex●mpl. penes Sim. Montfort de Besco●e in come. Staff. 〈◊〉.  to john Earl of Oxford, Constable of the Tower of London.) Which Lordship came to the Crown, by the attainder of Sir Simon Montfort Knight, for his adherence to Perk●n Warbeck.  
After this, in 12 H. 7. he had a Commission 
a Pat. 12 H. 7. p 2  to exercise Marshal-Law, in the Counties of Devon and Cornwall, against divers Malefactors: and, having been Sheriff 
b Ro●. Pip. de iisd. ann.  of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, in the first and ninth years of King Henry the Eighth, by his Testament 
c 〈…〉  bearing date 22 Aug. 9 H 8. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chancel of the parish Church of Coleshill, under a fair To●b, there erected in his life time; and departed 
d 〈…〉  this life 24 Febr. 12 H. 8. leaving issue by Alice his wife, daughter 
e 〈…〉  and heir to john Waleys of Est- Raddon, in come. Devon. Esquire, Reginald Digby his son and heir; as also a younger son, called Thomas, from whom the Digbies of Mansfeild- Woodhouse, in come. Nott. are descended.  
Which Reginald, by Ann his wife, daughter 
f I●.  and coheir to john Danvers of Cothorpe, in come. Oxon. Esquire, had issue 
g I●.  john; who took to wife 
h Ib.  Ann the daughter of Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton, in come Warr. Kt: t: And he George, who being at the siege of sutphen, in 28 Eliz. had there the honour of Knighthood 
i Ib.  conferred on him: and, by Abigail his wife, daughter 
k Ib.  to Sir Arthur Heveningham of ... in come. Norff. Knight, left issue ˡ three sons; Robert, Philip, and this john. Which Robert, being afterwards a Knight, and taking to wife Lettuce, the Grandchild and heir female to Gerald Earl of Kildare, in Ireland; left issue Robert his son and heir, created 
m Pat▪ 16 Jac.  Lord Digby of Geashill, in that Realm by K. james; whose descendants do still enjoy that honour,  
As to the advancement of this Ioh●, 
Ioh●.  it was his own mere merits which brought it to pass. For, having first been 
* Hist. of A●tiq. Univers. Oxon, p. 201. a.  a Fellow-Commoner in Magdalen-Colledge, Oxon. and afterwards traveled into France and Italy, whereby he became singularly qualified: upon that designed Insurrection on Dunsmore- Health in Warwickshire, by those Unparallelled Gunpowder-Conspirators about the beginning of November, 3 jac. in order to the surprisal of the Princess Elizabeth (the King's daughter) then residing at Comb in that County, whereof the Lord Harington (her Guardian) had private intimation; he was, by that Lord, dispatched to the Court, to acquaint His Majesty therewith. Where his abilities and fidelity being amply discerned by that prudent King; he was admitted Gentleman of the privy-chamber, and one of His Majesty's Carvers. Also, upon the sixteenth of March, 4 jac. Knighted at Whitehall. And, in the month of April, An. 1611. (9 jac.) employed Ambassador 
o Ca●al of Nob. by R. B.  into Spain; so likewise in 
p Ca●al of Nob. by R. B.  October, An. 1614 (12 jac.)  
Moreover, 3 April, An. 1616. (14 jac.) made Vice-Chamberlain 
q An●al. R. Jac. p●r Ca●●.  of his Majesty's Household, and one 
r A●nal. R. Jac. p●r Ca●●.  of his Privy Council. And the next ensuing year (15 jac.) being sent 
s An●al. R. Jac. p●r Ca●●.  again into Spain; upon his return, was advanced 
t Pat. 16 Jac. p. 3.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, 25 Nou. 16. jac. by the title of Lord Digby of Shireburne, in come. Dors.  
After which, scil. An. 1620. (18 jac.) he was sent Ambassador 
u Ca●al. of Nob. ut supra.  to the Arch Duke Albert; and the next year following▪ to 
x Ca●al. of Nob. ut supra.  Ferdinand the Emperor; as also to the Duke of Bavaria. Whence returning 
y Annal. R. Jac u● supra.  in October, An. 1621. he was again, scil in An. 1622. (20 jac.) employed Ambassador 
z Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  extraordinary to the Spaniard, touching a Marriage betwixt Prince Charles, and the Lady Maria, daughter to Philip the Third, than King of that Realm, and created 
a Pa●. 20 Jac. p. 14.  Earl of Bristol, 15 Sept. the same year.  
He married 
b Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  Beatrice, daughter to Charles Walcot of Walcot, in come. Salop. Esq widow of Sir john Dive of Bromham, in come. Bedf. Knight, by whom he had issue 
c Catal. of Nob. ut supra.  two sons; George, born at Madrid, in Spain, in the month of October, An. 1612. and john, born in England, in March, An. 1617. who died in France, unmarried. As also two daughters, Marry, married to Sir Arthur Chichester, now Lord Dunegal in Ireland, and Abigal to George Freak, ●ldest son of john Freak, of Shroughton, in ●om. Dors. Esquire.  
And departing this life at Paris in France, 16 jan. An. 1653. was there buried in the common burial place of the Huguenots in that City.  
To whom succeed George 
〈◊〉  his son and heir, installed Knight of the Garter, An. Apr. 1661.; which George, married Anne, daughter to Francis late Earl of Bedford; and by her had issue two sons, viz. john, his son and heir, who first married Alice, the only child of Robert Bourne of Blake-Hall, in the Parish of Bovenger, in come. Essex. Esquire, by whom he had no issue; secondly Rachel, daughter of Sir Hugh Windham, Knight, one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas; the name of his second son was Francis, slain in that sharp Fight at Sea against the Dutch, on tuesday 28 Maii, An. 1672 He hath also two daughters, Diana, married to the Baron of Moll, in Flanders, and Anne, to Robert, now Earl of Sunderland.   

Francis Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Alban.  
[16 jac.]  
COnsidering that this person was so eminent for his Learning, and other great abilities, as his excellent works will sufficiently manifest; though a short Narrative 
a Impr. Lo●d. an. 1670.  of his life, is already set forth by Doctor William Raleigh, his domestic Chaplain▪ I am not willing to omit the taking notice of such particulars, as are most memorable of him; and therefore shall briefly recount; partly from that Narrative, and partly from other authorities, what I have observed in order thereto  
As to his Parentage, he was 
b 〈◊〉.  the youngest of those two male Children, which Sir Nicholas Bacon of Redgrave, in come. Suff. Knight, had by Anne his wife, one of the six daughters of Sir Anthony Cook of Giddy-Hall, in come. Essex. Knight, (a person much honoured for his Learning, and being Tutor to King Edward the Sixth) all those Daughters being tightly skilled 
c Annal. Eli●. per Camd 〈◊〉 an. 1576.  in the Greek and Latin Tongues.  
Which Nicholas, having been a diligent Student of the Laws in 
d Life of etc. by Dr. Raul●y  Gray's Inn, was made 
e Pat. 38 H. 8. p 6.  the King's Attorney in the Court of Wards, in 38 H. 8. and up●n the death of that King, (which soon after happened) had his Patent for the same trust, renewed 
f Pat. 1 E 6 p. 3. m. 36.  by his son and successor King Edward the Sixth. In the sixth year of whose Reign, he was constituted 
g Orig. Jurid. p. 298.  Treasurer for that Noble Society of Grays-Inn, whereof he had been so long a Member. And being grown famous for his knowledge, was shortly after, viz. in 1 Eliz. made 
h Pat. 1 〈◊〉. p 3.  Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England, and Knighted, 
i M. ●in offic. Ar●. f. 167. b.  which Office in his time, was by Act of Parliament made equal in authority with the Chancellors.  
What I have otherwise observed of this Sir Nicholas Bacon, is, 
k Annal. Eli● ut supra in an. 1564.  that being no friend to the Queen of Scots, (than Prisoner in England) he was 
l Annal. Eli● ut supra in an. 1564.  privy, and assenting to what Hales had published, in derogation to her title, as next and lawful Successor to Queen Elizabeth; asserting that of the House of Suf●olk before it, for which, Hales suffered 
m Ibid.  imprisonment, and had not Cecil stood his faithful friend, 
n Ibid.  so might he; nothing being more distasteful to Queen Elizabeth, than a dispute upon that point. Next, that in 14 Eliz. upon those Proposals made by the Nobility of Scotland, for her enlargement, he opposed 
o Ib. i● 〈◊〉. 1571.  it; alleging, 
p Ib. i● 〈◊〉. 1571.  that no security could balance the danger thereof. Lastly, that upon his death, which happened in April, An. 1579. (21 Eliz.) this Character 
q Ib. in an. 1579.  is given of him by the Learned Camden, viz. that he was Vir praepingius, ingenio acerrimo, singulari prudentia, summ● eloquentia, tenaci memori●, & sacris consiliis alterum columen: Of persons very corpulent, most quick Wit, singular Prudence, admirable Eloquence, special Memory, and another pillar to the Privy-Council.  
Whereupon, being interred on the South side of the Choir in St. Paul's Cathedral, within the City of London, he had a noble Monument, 
r 〈…〉  there erected to his memory, with this epitaph,  
Hîc Nicolaum ne Beconem conditum existima illum, tam diu Britannici Regni se●undum columen; exitium malis, Bonis Asylum; ca●ca quem non extulit ad hunc honorem sors; sed Aequitas, Fides, Doctrina, Pietas, unica & prudentia. Neu fortè raptum crede, qui unica brevi, vitâ perenni emerit duas, agit vitam secundam caelites, inter animas. Fama implet orbem, vita qu●e illi tertia est. Hac positum in arâ est corpus, olim animi domus, Ara dicata sempiternae memoriae.  
Thus much touching the Parentage of this Francis; his Birth 
s Lif● of, &c ●y Dr. Rauley.  being at York-House in the Strand, upon the twenty second day of january, An. 1560. (2 Eliz.) It is observed, 
t Lif● of, &c ●y Dr. Rauley.  that in his tender years, his pregnancy was such, as gave great indication of his future high accomplishments; in so much, as Queen Eliz. took notice of him, and called him the young Lord Keeper; also, that ask him, how old he was, though but a Boy, he answered, that he was two years younger than her Majesty's most happy Reign.  
As to his Education, he was 
u 〈◊〉.  of Trinitie-Colledge, in Cambridge, under the tuition of Doctor john Whitgift, than Master there, but afterwards the renowned Archbishop of Canterbury. Where having with great proficiency, spent some time, he was sent 
x Ib.  into France, with Sir Amias Paulet, her Majesty's Leaguer Ambassador, and thence entrusted with a message 
y Ib.  to the Queen, which he performed with much approbation; and so returned.  
After this, coming from Travail, and applying himself to the study of the Common Law, he was seated 
z Ib.  in grays-inn. Where in short time, he became so highly esteemed for his abilities, as that in 30 Eliz. (being then but 28 years of age) that honourable society, chose 
a Orig. Juri●. p. 295. a.  him for their Lent Reader: and in 32 Eliz. was made 
b Pat. 32 Eliz. p. 11.  one of the Clerks of the Council.  
In 42 Eliz. being 
c Orig. Jurid. 295. b.  double Reader in that House, and affecting much the ornament thereof, he caused 
d Ib. 27●. b.  that beautiful Grove of ●lmes, to be planted in the Walks, which yet remain. And upon the 23 of july, 1 jac. was Knighted 
e MS. in officio Arm.  at Whitehal. Shortly after which, viz. in 2 jac. he was made 
f Pat. 2 Jac. p. 1●.  one of the King's Council learned, having therewith a Grant 
g Pat. 2 Jac. p. 1●.  of forty pounds per annum fee; and in 5 jac. constituted 
h Pat. 5 Jac. p. 14.  his Majesty's Solicitor General. In 9 jac. he was made 
i Pat. 9 Jac. p  joint Judge with Sir Thomas Vavasor, than Knight Marshal, of the Knight Marshal's Court, then newly erected within the Verge of the King's House, and in 11 jac. (27 Oct.) being made 
k Pat▪ 11 Jac. p 5.  Attorney General, was sworn 
i annal R. Jac per Camd.  of the Privy Council.  
In 14 jac. he was constituted 
m Ib▪ in ●▪ 1717.  Lord Keeper of the great Seal, (7 Martii) being then fifty four years of age. At which time, the King admonished 
n Ib▪ in ●. 1717.  him, that he should Seal nothing rashly; as also that he should judge uprightly, and not extend the Royal Prerogative too high. After which, viz. upon the seventh day of May (which was the first day of Easter Term next ensuing) he made his solemn proceeding 
o Ib.  to Westminster hall, in this order; first the writing Clerks and inferior Officers belonging to the Court of Chancery. Next the Students of the Law. Th●n the Gentlemen of his own Family. After them, the Sergeant at Arms, and bearer of the Great Seal on foot. Then himself on Horseback, in a Gown of Purple Satin, riding betwixt the Lord Treasurer and Lord Privy Seal. Next divers Earls, Barons, and Privy Councillors. Then the Judges of the Court at UUestminster, whose place in that proceeding was assigned after the Privy Councillors. And when he came into the Court, the Lord Treasurer and Lord Privy Seal, gave him his Oath, the Clerk of the Crown reading it.  
Upon the fourth of january, 16 jac. he was made Lord Chancellor 
p Claus▪ 16 Jac. in dorso p●15.  of England. On the eleventh of july next ensuing, created 
q Pat. 16 Jac. p. 11.  Lord Verulam, and on the twenty seventh of january, 18 jac. advanced 
r Pat. 18 Jac. p. 4.  to the dignity of Viscount St. Alban; his solemn Investiture 
s Annal R. Jac. i● a. 1621.  being then performed at Theobalds'; his Robe carried before him by the Lord Carew, and his Coronet by the Lord Wentworth. Whereupon, he gave the King seavenfold thanks; 
t Annal R. Jac. i● a. 1621.  first for making him his Solicitor, secondly his Attorney, thirdly one of his Privy Council, fourthly Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, fifthly Lord Chancellor, sixthly Baron Verulam; and lastly Viscount St. Alban  
But long he enjoyed not that great Office of Lord Chancellor, for in Lent, 18 jac. Corruption in the exercise thereof being objected, 
u Org. Jurid. in Chro●. p. 102.  against him, (of which 'tis believed his servants were most guilty, and he himself not much accessary) the Great Seal was taken 
x Ib.  from him, and committed to the custody of Henry Viscount Mandevill, (at that time Precedent of the Council) and certain other Lords Commissioners: and upon the tenth of july after, to 
y Ib. p. 104.  Doctor john Williams, Dean of UUestminster, afterwards Bishop of Lincoln.  
Towards his rising years, he married 
z Life of, etc. by. Dr. Rauleigh.  Alice, one of the daughters and coheirs to Benedict Barnham, Alderman of London, with whom he had an ample portion; but by her had no Children, to perpetuate his memory, which his learned Works, being for the most part composed in the five last years of his life, will amply supply, being then totally retired from all civil affairs, and applying himself daily to contemplation and study; the particulars were these, 
a Ib.  viz.  
¶ The History of the Reign of King Henry the Seaventh.  
Abcedarium Naturae; or a Metaphisical piece now lost.  
Historia Ventorum.  
Historia vitae & mortis.  
Historia Densi & Rari, not yet Printed.  
Historia Gravis & levis, which is also lost.  
A Discourse of a War with Spain.  
A Dialogue touching an Holy War.  
The Fable of the New Atlantis.  
A Preface to a digest of the Laws of England.  
The beginning of the History of the Reign of King Henry the Eighth.  
¶ De Augmentis Scientiarum; or the advancement to Learning, put into Latin, with several enrichments and Enlargements.  
¶ Councils Civil and Moral; Or his Books of Essays, likewise enriched and enlarged.  
¶ The Conversion of certain Psalms into English Verse.  
The Translaion of the History of King Henry the Seventh, into Latin; as also of the Councils, Civil and Moral, and Dialogue of the Holy War.  
¶ His-Book de Sapientiâ veterum, revised.  
¶ Inquisitio de Magnete.  
¶ Topica Inquisitionis de Luce & Lumine.  
Not Printed.  
¶ Silva Silvarum, or his Natural History.  
He departed 
b I●.  this life, upon the ninth day of April, 1626. (being Easter day) in the sixty sixth year of his age, at the Earl of Arundel's House in Higngate near London, to which place he casually repaired about a week before; and was buried 
c Ibid.  in the North side of the Chancel in St. Michael's Church at St. Alban, according to the appointment by his last Will and Testament; because 
d Ibid.  the Body of his Mother lay there interred, it being the only Church remaining within the precinct of old Verulam, where he hath a Monument of white Marble, representing his full body in a contemplative posture, sitting in a chair; erected by Sir Thomas Meauties Knight, formerly his Secretary, but afterwards Clerk of the Council to King james, and King Charles the first. On which is this following Epitaph, composed by the learned Sir Henry Wotton, Knight.  
Franciscus Bacon, Baro de Verulam, S. Albani vicecomes: seu, no●ioribus titulis  
Scientiarum lumen, facundiae lex, ●ic sedebat.  
Qui, postquam omnia Naturalis sapientiae, & Civilis Arcana evolvisset, Naturae decretum explevit, composita solvantur, An. Dom. MDCXXVI. Aetatis Lxvi.  
Tanti viri memoriae Thomas Meautus superstitis c●ltor; defuncti Admirator.  H. P.  

Hamilton, Earl of Cambridge.  
[17 jac.]  
THe first of this Family, that enjoyed this Honour, was james Marquis of Hamilton in Scotland, son 
a Catal. of Nob. ●y R. ●.  to john Earl of Arran. Which john, being the first 
b Catal. of Nob. ●y R. ●.  in that Realm, who bore the Title of Marquis, was son 
c Catal. of Nob. ●y R. ●.  to james Earl of Arran, (Regent of Scotland, upon the death of King james the fifth, and made 
d Catal. of Nob. ●y R. ●.  Duke of Chas●all-Herauld, in Poictou, by Henry the second King of France) and he Grandson 
e Les●. p. 463.  to Sir james Hamilton, Knight▪ created 
f H● 〈◊〉 Boet. p. 388. n. 〈◊〉.  Earl of Arran, by King james the third, whose sister Mariana he had married 
g H● 〈◊〉 Boet. p. 388. n. 〈◊〉. .  
In the year 1619. (17 jac.) this james 
james.  Marquis of Hamilton, was by Letters Patents, bearing date 16 junii, advanced 
h Pa●. 17. Jac. p. 1.  to the dignity of Baron of Ennerdale in Cumberland, and Earl of Cambridge: also made Gentleman 
i 〈…〉  of the King's Royal Bedchamber, 4 Martii, An. 1620, (18 jac.) and Lord Steward of his Household; likewise Knight 
k 〈…〉  of the most Noble Order of the Garter, towards the latter end of that King's Reign. And having married 
l 〈…〉  An●e Cunningham, daughter to james Earl of Glenca●ne, by her had issue 
m Ibid.  two sons, james and William; as also three daughters; Anne, married to ... Lindsey Earl of Craford, in Scotland, Margaret and Mary: and dying 
n Ann●l R. Jac u● supra.  at UUhitehall, 
o Ann●l R. Jac u● supra.  2 Martii, An. 1624. 22 jac. (towards the end of which year, King Iame●, himself departed this life) was buried at Hamilton in Scotland, with his Ancestors.  
Whereupon james 
Iame●.  his eldest son, succeeding him, as well in these his English, as other his Scotish honours, grew in such favour with King Charles the first, (than newly arrived to the Crown) as that he was shortly after, made one of the Gentlemen of his Bedchamber, Knight of the Garter, and Master of the Horse.  
And in An. 1638. (14 Car. 1.) upon those Tumults raised in Scotland, under colour of asserting the Religion there established, was about the end of May employed thither, in order to the appeasing thereof: whence he returned in November following.  
Moreover, upon that great Insurrection o● the Scots, in An. 1639. (15 Car. 1.) which occasioned his Majesty to raise considerable Forces by Sea and Land, (himself also marching in person thither) this Marquis had the whole Fleet (prepared for that service) committed to his trust and conduct.  
And after that, upon a farther Insurrection the●e, being sent again into that Realm, in order to his Majesty's Service, for the better countenancing him therein, had the Title of a Duke conferred upon him. Where he continued until the year 1643. At which time the Scots having levied another Army, (consisting of eighteen thousand Foot, and two thousand Horse) in aid of the English Rebels, (whose power at that time began much to decline, by reason of the many Victories which the king had obtained in sundry parts of the Realm against them) He hasted to the King then at Oxford, accompanied with his Brother Lanerick, giving out to all the Governors of such Towns and Castles, as lay in his road; that being banished their Country, for their Loyalty to his Majesty, and plundered of their Estates by the Covenanters, they were at that time thus constrained to ●lee, for the safety of their lives.  
What cause of suspicion the King then had of his Fidelity, is unknown to me; yet sure I am, that upon his arrival 
* 16 Dec▪ 1643.  at Oxford, his Majesty did not only refuse him access to his presence, but sent 
* 3 Ja●. 1643.  him Prisoner to Pendennis. Castle in Cornwall, where he continued till the month of August, in An. 1646. when all being lost, that with the rest of his Garrisons, were totally surrendered, whereupon he went again into Scotland.  
After which, his Majesty being sold by the Brethren of that Realm, (to whom he had fled for refuge) unto the Covenanting Presbyterians here; and from them at length taken by the Independents, and made prisoner in the Isle of Uviht; this Duke discerning how distasteful to the World those Hucksters than were, for for thus making Merchandise of their native King, and their Brethren in England grown odious, not restoring him to his R●yal power, when they might: as also that the Independents were generally abominated, for pretending his Restauration, and afterwards keeping him close prisoner in that Island, made overture to the Scots for raising an Army, in order to his Rescue. Which seeming plausible to them, but much more to the Royalists, he wanted neither Men nor Arms, to serve him in that adventure, and to the intent he might therein, obtain the favour of the Kirke, declared for the Covenant, and marched into England.  
But, 
17 A●g ●648.  by that time he got to Preston in Lancashire, his Horse and Foot being at a large distance asunder, ●romwell and Lambert there fell upon him with such advantage; as that he became necessitated to forsake his Foot, and to march Southward. In which, being closely pursued, and not able to make head, he was taken Prisoner at Uto●eter in Staffordshire.  
Some say he rendered himself by Articles to L●mbert, as he pleaded at his Trial; others, that he yielded upon mercy, to the Lord Grey of Gr●●y; but being thence, first brought Prisoner to Windsore-Castle, and afterwards to London▪ the business was, to obtain from him a discovery of such Members of either House, then sitting at UUestminster, or others of note in the City, as had thus invited him into England. Which if any did, he revealed them not, but offered an hundred thousand pounds to save his life, and to unite with Argyle, (the greatest confident of all their Party,) as it was then said. Whereupon, Messengers being dispatched into Scotland, to sound Argyle, the High Court of Justice, deferred his Sentence for a time. But upon such return as came from thence, he received the doom by Bradshaw, on Tuesday 6 Martii, 1648. and and Friday next ensuing, lost his Head upon a Scaffold, near the Gates of UUestminster-Hall.  
This unhappy Man took to Wife the Lady Mary, the eldest daughter to William Earl of Den●igh, by whom he had issue two daughters, viz. the Lady Anne, and Lady Susanna; which Lady Anne, by the deposition of William d●Hamil●on her Uncle, succeeded to the honour and estate of her Father, after the decease of her sa●d Uncle, and became the wife of William Earl of Se●kirke, eldest son to the Marquis of Douglasse.  
Which William 
Wil●iam.  having thus married her, was created Duke of Hamilton, shortly after the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign, King Charles the Second. The other daughter, viz. Lady Susanna, married to john Earl of Cas●ls in Scotland.  
But upon the death of this last mentioned james, Willi●m Earl of Lan●rick his Brother, immediately succeeded him in his Honours. Of whom I have no more to say, than that accompanying our present Sovereign King Charles the S●cond, with the Scottish Army into England, in An. 1651. he received a mortal wound at UUorce●ter Fight, upon the third of September, the same year, whereof he soon after died, having had issue by Elizabeth his wife, eldest daughter to james Earl of Dirlton in Scotland, one son, called james, who died young, and five daughters; Anne, married to Robert Lord C●rn●gie, eldest son to the Earl of South●sk●, and now Earl of Southeske; Eliz●beth to james Lord Kilmores, eldest son to the Earl of Gl●ncarne, Lord High Chancellor of Scotland; Marry, to james Lord Almost, now Earl of Calendar; Diana, who died young; and Margaret to Sir john Blair, Knight▪ L●ird of Blaire, the head of an ancient family in that Realm.   

Filding Earl of Denbigh▪  
[18 jac.]  
THough none of this Family did arrive to the degree and dignity of Peers in this Realm, until the time of King james his Reign, yet were they persons of great Note and Eminency, for many ages before, and Paternally descended from the Earls of Haspurgh, (which were Count Palatines in Germany,) as is most apparent from a Letter 
a Ex autog. p●nes Basil Co. Denb.  of Attorney, made by Geffrey Filding, 
Geffrey.  bearing date at Munsterton, in come. Leic. on the feast day of St. Barnabas the Apostle, 9 E. 2. wherein he calls himself Filius Galfridi Filii Galfridi Com. de Hap spurgh, & domini de Laufenburg, & Rinfilding in Germaniâ; and by the consent of Agnes de Napton, his wife, giveth power to William Purefey, to deliver seis● of his Manor of Munsterton, unto Sir Rauf de Stanlow, and of one yard Land in Lutterworth, which his Mother Maud de Colville, sometime held: as also from an ancient Parchment, 
b Ex autog. p●nes Basil Co. Denb.  written about King Edward the Fourths time, which showeth the occasion of the same Geoffrey his coming into England, in these words; Memorandum, quod Galfridus Comes Hapspurgicus, propter oppressiones sibi illatas à Comite Rodolpho, qui postea electus erat Imperator, ad summam paupertatem redactus; unus ex filiis suis, nomine Galfridus, militavit in Angliâ sub Rege Henrico tertio. Et quia pater ejus Galfridus Comes, ●abuit praetensiones ad certa dominia in Lauffenburg, & Rinfelden, retinuit sibi nomen de Felden Anglicè Fielding. Et reliquit, ex Matildâ de Colevile, uxore su●, Galfridum, Johannem, & Thomam, tunc pu●ros. Galfridus Filding, duxit in uxorem Agnetem, Filiam Johannis de Napton, qui fuit frater Roberti de Napton militis, ex Aliciâ filiâ Ricardi de Misterton, uxore suâ; & habuit exitum Willielmum Filding, q●i duxit in uxorem Johannam filiam Willielmi Prudhome, ex Julianâ fili● & haerede Roberti de Newnham: & ex illâ genuit Johannem Filding militem, qui ex Margareta Purfrey uxore suâ, genuit Willielmum Filding militem; qui quidem Willielmus duxit in uxorem Agnetem de Seyton, & habuit exitum, Johannem, Everardum, Edwardum, & Martinam Filding.  
It seems that King Henry the Third, much tendered the low condition of this Geffrey, who was thus in Arms on his behalf, here in England; and that by reason thereof, he gave him certain Rewts and Fees, lying in sundry places, fo● his support: for in a Roll 
c Ibid.  of them, yet extant, written in Edward the Thirds time, whereunto the title is, Redditus & Feoda Willielmi Filding, filii Galfridi, filii Galfridi, filii Galfridi, Comitis de Hapsberg, Lauffenburg, & Rhinfelden; in the margin thereof is this Inscription, Ex dono quondam Regis Henri●i, filii Regis johannis.  
As the testimony of these things, is really of much honour to this Family, so is it apparent, that it hath heretofore been of no small estimation amongst them; for in an old Book, 
d Ibid.  sometime belonging to the Hospital of St. john Baptist, in Lutterworth, I find this written; Notum sit omnibus hunc librum visuris, quod ego Willielmus Veysey, Magister Hospitalis St. Joh. Bapt. de Luterworth, praesens fui, quando, Johannes Fylding, qui postea erat miles; eodem an no, quo inserviebat Johannem Ducem Bedfordiae, in bello contra Gallos', tradidit multas veteres scripturas custodiendas. Thomae Bellers Gentleman; quae certificabant dominum Galfridum Felding filium fuisse Galfridi Comitis de Hapspurgh, etc. (ut supra.) And likewise this following expression, made by Sir William Filding Knight, who lived in the time of King Henry the Eighth; The Evidence of all these things was left with William Cave, the son of Thomas Cave Gentleman, by Sir William Filding, before the Battle of Tewksbury: and a Bill of Remembrance of the same, after given to Richard Cave, which was also written in the same Book of William Veysy, Master of the Hospital of St. John Baptist of Lutterworth.  
This was the Bok of my Fader  Sir Everard Fylding.  

Which john 
john.  (who married Margaret Purfrey) having served 
e Ibid.  in the Wars of France, and been dignifyed 
f Ibid.  with the honour of Knighthood, left issue William 
William.  his son and heir; a person so well affected to the Lancastrians, in the Civil Wars betwixt them and the House of York; that, no sooner did King Henry the Sixth regain his Sovereignty (viz. in 49 of His Reign) but that he constituted 
g Rot. Fin. 49 H. 6. m. 9  him Sheriff of the Counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, he being 
h Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 16.  then a Knight; in which year, fight on the behalf of that King, in the Battle of Tewksbury, he lost 
i Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 93.  his life, and was there buried 
k Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 93. .  
This Sir William, by Agnes the daughter and heir 
l Ex autogr penes eundem comitem.  of Seton, with whom he had 
m Ex autogr penes eundem comitem.  the Lordship of Martinesthorp, in come. Rutl. and a descent 
n Ex autogr penes eundem comitem.  in blood, from those great Families of Vaux, Longvile; and Bellers (a younger branch 
o Ex vet. membr. penes, G. Lascels de Knighton, in come. Nott.  of Mowbray) left issue 
p Ex autogr. penes praef. comitem.  Everard Filding 
Everard.  his son and heir, Sheriff of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, in 
q Rot. Fin. 21 E 4. m. 6.  21 E. 4. And, in in 2 H. 7. a Commander 
r Polyd. Virg. p. 573. n. 40.  in the King's Army at the Battle of Stoke. So likewise at 
s Ex vet. membr. penes praef. comitem.  Black-heath in Kent, in 12 H. 7. Which Everard, being made 
t Ex Rot. penes H. St. George Norroy.  Knight of the Bath, at the marriage of Prince Arthur, in 15 of that King's Reign, was Custos 
u Ex vet. membr. penes praef. comitem.  Rotulorum in the County of Leicester, within two years after: and, by his Testament, 
x Holder, qu. 5.  bequeathing his Body to be buried before the Altar of our blessed Lady, in the Black Friars at Northampton, departed 
y Holder, qu. 5.  this life in 6 Hen. 8. leaving issue by 
z ●x Fenestra apud Neunham.  jellis Russel his wife, 
William.  William Filding Esquire, Sheriff 
a ●x autogr. penes praef. come.  of Rutland, in 11, 12 and 18 Hen. 8. afterwards Knight; who, having been employed for raising Forces, out of his Tenants, and otherwise, for the wars of France, and Scotland, in the time of King Henry the Eighth, as by several Privy Seals 
b ●x autogr. penes praef. come.  appeareth; assisted with no less than Sixteen Horse, at his own charges, against the Scots; as by the Registers sometime belonging to the Council-Table hath been observed: as also with 
c Ibid.  Ten able persons (most Archers and Gunners) in that Naval preparation, made by the same King, under the conduct of the Earl of Southampton, for the preventing such attempts, as might be exercised by the Pope, or his Agents, whose Supremacy he had in his Realms abolished: And was in such esteem with Queen jane (third wife to that King) as that, in 29 H. 8. upon her delivery of Prince Edward, she sent a Privy-Seal 
d Ibid.  unto him, signifying the same, with desire of his Congratulation and Prayers.  
This Sir William, 
William.  by Elizabeth daughter 
e Inscrip. Tumult ap●d Kirby monach.  to Sir Thomas Puttney of Misterton Knight, leaving issue Basil, 
Basil.  died 
f ●sc. a E. 6.  24 Sept. 2 E. 6. which Basil married 
g Inscrip. Tumult ap●d Kirby.  Godith, second of the seven daughters, and coheirs to William Willington 
William.  of Barcheston, in come. Warr. Esquire. By whom he had issue William, Sheriff 
h Rot. Pip. de iisd. Ann.  of Warwickshire, in 31 Eliz. and thrice 
i Rot. Pip. de iisd. Ann.  of Rutland; viz. 24, 34, and 40 Eliz. who, being afterwards a Kt, by Dorothy his wife, daughter 
k Ex autogr. penes ●undem come.  to Sir Ralph Lane (by a daughter and coheir to the Lord Parr of Horton) he had issue Basill, 
Basil.  Sheriff of Warwickshire, in 9 jac,  
Which Basil, by Elizabeth daughter to Sir Walter Aston of Tixhall, in come. Staff. Knight, had issue William, 
William.  who was Knighted 
l MS. in offincio Ann.  at Belvoir-Castle, 23 Apr. 1 jac, and upon the 30th of December, 18 jac. advanced 
m Pat. 18 Jac. p. 19  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Fielding of Newhham- Padox: as also 
n Pat. 18 Jac. p. 19  to that of Viscount Fielding. In 19 jac. he was made 
o Pat. 19 Jac. p. 4.  Master of the King's great Wardrobe: and upon the 14th of Sept. 20 jac. created 
p Pat. 20 Jac. p. 14.  an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Denbigh. And, having married Mary, daughter to Sir George Villers of Brokesby, in come. Leic. Knight (sister to George late Duke of Buckingham) left issue by her two sons, Basil, who succeeded him in his honours; and George, created 
q Ibid, p. 1.  Lord Fielding of the Caghe, in the Realm of Ireland; as also Viscount Callan, and Earl of Desmond, in reversion, after the death of Sir Richard Preston Kt, then Earl of Desmond, by Letters-patents, bearing date 22 Nou. 20 jac. He also had issue four daughters; viz. the Lady Mary, married to james Marquis of Hamilton in Scotland; (afterwards created Duke of Hamilton) Anne to Baptist, son and heir to Edward Viscount Campden; Elizabeth to Lewes Viscount of ●enelmeky in Ireland; created Countess of Guildford, by our present Sovereign K. Charles the Second, 14 julii, in the 12th year of His Reign; and Henrietta Maria, who died young.  
This Earl William, adhering steadfastly to the late King Charles the First, of blessed memory, in the times of the late Usurpation, performed the part of a stout and valiant soldier, in sundry Battles; but, at length, had the hard fate to receive divers mortal wounds in a sharp Skirmish with the Enemy near Bermingham, in come. War. 3 Aprilis, An. 1643. whereof he died the eighth day of the same month; whereupon, his Corpse being conveyed to Mouks-Kirby, in that County, was there buried with his Ancestors.  
Unto whom succeeded Basil● 
Basil.  his son and heir.  
Which Basil, by reason of his descent from Agnes the daughter and heir to john de St. Liz, otherwise called Seyton (a branch of the most noble Family of St. Liz, sometimes Earls of Northampton and Huntingdon) was, through the special favour of His Majesty King Charles the Second, created Lord St. Liz, upon the second of February, 16 Car. 2. And, married four wives; 1. Anne, daughter to Richard Earl of Portland, Lord High Treasurer of England. 2 Barbara, daughter and sole heir to Sir john Lamb Knight, Dean of the Arches-Court of Canterbury, and Chancellor to the late Queen Mother: 3 Elizabeth, the eldest of the three daughters and coheirs to Edward late Earl of Bath: And Fourthly Dorothy, daughter to Francis Lane of Glendon, in come. Northamp. Esquire, but by none of them hath any issue.   

john Ramsey Earl of Holderness.  
[18 jac.]  
THis john, being a Page 
a 〈…〉  to King james, and attending him to the House of Earl Gowry, at Perth in Scotland, upon the fifth of August, An. 1600. fortuned to be the happy Rescuer 
b 〈…〉  of His Majesty from that barbarous Murder, which the same ●arl, and his brother Alexander (than one of the King's Bedchamber) had Traitorously Conspired to act upon him. For which most faithful service, he was advanced 
c 〈…〉  to the Title of Viscount Hadington; and, for an Augmentation of Honour, had 
d 〈…〉  an Arm holding a naked Sword, with a Crown on the midst thereof, with an Heart at the point, given him, to impale with his own Arms; and this Motto, Haec dextra vindex Principis & Patriae.  
And, having deserved thus well▪ after King james attained the Crown of this Realm, received farther benefits, and countenance; so that in An. 1608. (6 jac.) he gained 
e Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  Elizabeth, the daughter of Robert Earl of Sussex, in marriage. But, in 17 jac. upon an emulation 
f Ib.  betwixt him, and the Viscount's Fenton and Doncaster (his Countrymen) be retired 
g Ib.  out of England, with the King's leave: yet returned 
h Ib.  again shortly after, and with higher esteem than before: for, upon the 22th of jan. An. 1620. (18 jac.) he was created 
i Pat. 18 Jac. p. 16.  Baron of Kingston scilicet Kingston upon Thames) and Earl of Holderness; with this special addition of honour; that, 
k Pat. 18 Jac. p. 16.  upon the Fifth of August Annually (which was a day appointed to be kept Holy, in giving Thanks to God, for that King's preservation) that he, and his heirs male for ever, should bear the Sword of State before the King, in remembrance of His happy deliverance.  
He married 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  twice; first Elizabeth, daughter to Robert Earl of Sussex; by whom he had issue 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  two sons, james and Charles; and one daughter, named Elizabeth, who died young. And surviving her, took to wife Martha, the daughter of Sir William Cokain Knight, Alderman of London; who, overliving him, became the wife of Montagu Lord Willoughby, at that time son and heir to the Earl of Lindsey.   

Grevil Lord Brook.  
[18 jac.]  
IN the time of King Henry the Eighth, Sir Edward Grevill 
Edward.  of Milcote, in the County of Warwick Knight, being a branch of that ancient Family of Grevill, seated at Campden in Glocestershire, in the time of King Edward the Third; upon the death of Robert Willoughby Lord Brook (who died 
a Esc. 16 H. 8. n. 3.  10 Nou. 13 H. 8.) leaving 
b Esc. 16 H. 8. n. 3.  Elizabeth, Anne, and Blanch, his Cousins and next heirs; viz. 
c Esc. 16 H. 8. n. 3.  daughters of Edward his only son, by Elizabeth, one of the three daughters and coheirs to Richard Lord Beauchamp of Powyk, and Alcester; obtained the Wardship 
d Ex coll. Henr. Ferrer ar.  of Elizabeth, the eldest of them; and at length sole heir (Anne dying afterwards unmarried) Blanch, who became the wife of Sir Francis D'autrey Knight, having no issue) with purpose 
e Ex coll. Henr. Ferrer ar.  to marry her to john his son and heir: but she preferring Fouke, the younger, in her affections, wedded 
f Ex coll. Henr. Ferrersar.  him.  
Which Fouke 
Fouke.  (by this means becoming her Husband) in her right, possessed divers fair Lordships of her Inheritance: amongst which, ●eating 
g Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 168.  himself at Beauchamp's-Court the Manor-house to his Lordship of Alcester, in come. Warr. and being 
h Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 168.  a Knight, he departed 
i Inscrip. Tumuli apud Alcester.  this life 10 Nou. An. 1559. (1 Eliz.) leaving issue Fouke 
Fouke.  his son and heir, and Robert a younger son. Which Fouke was Knighted 
k MS. in officio Arm. m. 18  in 7 Eliz. being 
l Esc 8 Eliz.  at that time 29 years of age; and died in An. 1606. (4 jac.) leaving issue by Anne his wise, daughter 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland, Fouke his son and heir, and one only daughter called Margaret, married to Sir Richard Verney of Compton- Murdak in come. Warr. Knight.  
This last mentioned Fouke, 
Fouke.  having been a servant in Court to Queen Elizabeth, for many years, continued so to King james; by whom he was 
n I. 8 in offic. Arm. f. 17. b.  made Knight of the Bath at his Coronation. And, in 2 jac. obtained a Grant 
o Pat. 2 Jac. p. 16.  of the then ruinous Castle at War●●ck (for no part of it was at that time habitable, excepting one of the Towers, which the County made use of for a Goal) with all the wastegrounds thereto belonging. And, having also formerly purchased 
p Pat. 44 Eliz. p. 5.  from Queen Elizabeth, that ancient and spacious Park at Wedgnock (formerly belonging to the same Castle) took in hand the repair of that decayed Fabric. Which at length being accomplished (but with no small cost) he farther beautified it, with such comely Gardens, and pleasant walks, as the like are not in those parts; making also divers purchases afterwards of other Lands thereabous, which, as a noble demesn, he annexed thereunto.  
After which, in 12 jac. being constituted 
q Pat. 12 Jac. p. 18. n. 3. & n. 6.  under-Treasurer, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, he was made choice of for one of that King's Privy-Council. And, meriting much for his faithful services in those employments, was, by Letters Patents, 
r Pat. 18 Jac. p. 13.  bearing date 9 jan. 18 jac. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Brooke of Beauchamp's-Court; with limitation of that Honour, in default of issue-male of his own body, unto Robert Grevil, son of Fowke, son to the before-specified Robert, second son to the first Sir Fowke Grevill, and to the heirs-males of his body. Which Robert, being a servant to Queen Elizabeth, first brought him to Court. And, the next ensuing year, surrendering 
s Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  his Office of Chancellor of the Exchequer; which was thereupon conferred 
t Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  on Sir Richard Weston Knight, (afterwards Lord Treasurer and Earl of Portland) was admitted 
u Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  one of the Gentlemen of the King's Royal Bedchamber.  
But, about eight years after, neglecting to reward one Haywood, who had spent the greatest and chiefest part of his age, in his personal service; and being expostulated with thereupon, he received a mortal stab, on his back, by that very person then private with him in his bedchamber at Brooke-House, in the Suburbs of London, whereof he died 
x I. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 17. b.  30 Sept. An. 1628. (5 Car. 1.) being at that time 74 years of age.  
Which being done; the Assassinate (discerning his own condition desperate) went into another Room; and there having locked the door, murdered himself with his own Sword.  
This Noble Lord dying thus, his Corpse was brought to Warwick, and there solemnly interred upon the Twenty seventh of October following, in a Vault under that building, situate on the North-side of the Collegiate-Church, which had formerly been the Chapterhouse thereto; wherein he had, by his life-time, erected a fair Tomb, with this Epitaph; Fulke Grevill, Servant to Queen Elizabeth; Councillor to King James, and Friend to Sir Philip Sidney. Leaving no issue; for he never married. Whereupon Robert his Kinsman, on whom the honour had been so entailed (as before is observed) succeeded him in that dignity and title. 
Robert   
Which Robert, 
Robert  being unhappily tainted by the subtlety of some active Nonconformists, with Antimonarchical Principles; and so without much difficulty drawn in, by those Fiery Spirits of the late Long-Parliament; who, under divers Specious Pretences, raised several Armies against the King; became the Commander in Chief of those Forces, which were sent to assault the Close at Litchfeild, then defended by a small Garrison, which His late Majesty (of blessed memory) had most piously placed there, for the preservation of that stately Church. Against which, there being a Battery planted; he was unfortunately shot in the Eye, as he stood in a door (whither he came, to see the occasion of a sudden shout made by the Soldiers) of which he instantly died.  
But, that which makes it most observable, is; that this happened on the second day of March, in An. 1642. which is noted in the Calendar, for the Festival of St. Chad (the Titulary-Saint of that ancient and beautiful Church) to the Memory of whom it had been originally dedicated.  
A person he was, who, for the Nobleness of his extraction (as is evident from what before I have showed, however mistaken by others) and many personal endowments, deserved a better fate, at least to have fallen in a better Cause. Who (had he lived, 'tis believed by his Friends) would soon have seen through the Pretences of that Faction.  
Dying thus, he left issue by the Lady Catherine his wife, daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford, five sons; Francis, who next succeeded him in his Honour, but died unmarried; Robert successor to his Brother, Edward and Algernon, who died unmarried, and Fowke now living.  
Which Robert 
Robert.  took to wise Anne, one of the daughters and coheirs, and at length sole heir to Sir William Dodington of Bremer, in come. South. Knight, by whom he hath issue, now living, two daughters; Anne, and Dodington.   

Lord Mountagu of Boughton.  
[19 jac.]  
TOuching that Branch of the ancient Family of Mountagu whence▪ those who were long since Earls of Salisbury did spring, and which determined in one sole daughter and heir female, having in the first Volume of this Work already spoke; I come to Edward Mountagu 
Edward.  of Hemyngton, in come. Northampt. Esquire, a descende●● of another branch thereof; for so 'tis generally esteemed to be.  
This Edward, being a person learned in the Laws; and thereupon called 
a Orig. Jurid. in Chron. p. 8●.  to the state and degree of Sergeant, in Crast. S. Mart. 23 Hen. 8. was made choice 
b Pat. 29 H 8. p. 2.  of, for one of the King's Sergeants, 16 Oct. in 29 of his Reign. And, in 30 Hen. 8. (being then a Knight) was advanced 
c Pat. 30 H 8. p. 2.  to that great Office of Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench. In which he continued till 37 Hen. 8. and then, upon the sixth of November, removed 
d Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 18.  to the like place of Chief Justice in the Court of Common-Pleas. Wherein continuing; in 4 E. 6. he obtained a special Licence 
e Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 6. , bearing date 12 Apr. to give Liveries and Badges to Forty persons, over and above his own menial Servants: and afterwards sat there till 
f Pat. 1. M p. 2.  the first year of Q. Mary's Reign.  
When he died, I do not certainly find: but, that by Helen his wise, 
g Ex stemmate.  daughter to john Roper of Eltham, in come. Cancii, Esquire, he left issue 
h Ex stemmate.  Edward 
Edward.  his son and heir. Which Edward, being also a Knight, married 
i Ib.  Elizabeth, daughter to Sir james Harington of E●ton, in come. Rutl. Knight, by whom he had issue 
k Ib.  six sons; 1. Sir Edward, 
Edward.  made Knight of the bath at the Coronation of King james; 2. Sir Walter; 3. Sir Henry; 4. Sir Charles (all Knights.) 5. james, Bishop of Winchester; and 6. Sir Sidney Mountagu Knight.  
Of which sons, Sir Edward was by Letters-patent, bearing date 29 junii, 19 jac. advanced 
l Pat. 19 Jac. p. 11.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Mountagu of Boughton, in come. Northampt. and married 
m I. 8. in officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  three wives; first Elizabeth, daughter and heir to Sir john jeffrey Knight, Lord Chief Baton of the Exchequer; by whom he had issue 
n I. 8. in officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  one only daughter, called Elizabeth, married to Robert Lord Willoughby of E●esby, afterwards Earl of Lindsey. He secondly married 
o I. 8. in officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  Frances, daughter of Thomas Cotton of Conington in come. Hant. esquire (Sister to the famous Sir Robert Cotton Knight and Baronet) by whom he had issue 
p I. 8. in officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  three sons; 1. Edward, his successor in his honour; William, Attorney-General to the now Queen Catherine; and Christopher. And one daughter, called Frances, married 
q I. 8. in. officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  to john Earl of Rutland. His third wife 
r I. 8. in officio, A●m. f. 74. b.  was Anne, daughter to john Crouch of Cornbury, in come. Hertf. Esquire, but by her he had no issue.  
This Edward Lord Mountagu, living to be very aged, and standing firm in his Loyalty to our late Sovereign King Charles the First, in those times of the late unhappy troubles; was, for that respect, seized on by the command of those Predominant Members who sat at Westminster, by the Name of a Parliament; and made Prisoner in the Savoy, near to the Strand, in the Suburbs of London. Where he departed 
s Ib.  this life 15 junii, Anno 1664.  
To whom succeeded Edward, 
Edward.  his son and heir. Which Edward married 
t Ib.  Anne the sole daughter of Sir Ralph Winwood, Principal Secretary of State to King james; and by her hath had issue 
u 〈…〉  two sons; Edward, who died unmarried, and Ralph: as also one daughter, called Elizabeth, who married to Sir Daniel Harvye Knight, lately Ambassador to the Turk at Constant●●ople.  
¶ The third Brother to Edward the first Lord Montague, was Henry▪ 
Henry ●. of Manchester.  who being a sedulous Student of the Laws, in the Middle-Temple London, became the Autumn-Reader 
x Orig. Jurd. p. 219. a.  in that Honourable Society, in 4 jac. And shortly after that Recorder 
y Ib. p. 100L. id Chro●●.  of the City of London, being then a Knight. Next (scilicet, Octab. Pu●if. 8 jac.) called 
z Ib. p. 100L. id Chro●●.  to the State and degree of Sergeant at Law: and, upon the eleventh of February ensuing, constituted 
a Pat. 8 Jac. p. 19  the King's Sergeant. Nor did his advancement here determine: for, upon the 18th of November, An. 1616. (14 jac. he was made 
b Pat. 14 Jac. p. 2.  Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench: and on the 14th of December, An. 1620. (18 jac.) Lord Treasurer 
c Pat. 18 Jac. p. 6.  of England (the Staff having been delivered 
d Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  to him at Newmarket some time before.) Whereupon, he was by Letters-patent, bearing date 19 Dec. next ensuing▪ raised 
e Pat. 18 Jac. ut supra▪ p. 6.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of L. 〈◊〉 of Kymbolton, in come. Hun● and Viscount Mu●devile (by reason, that he did then possession of the Castle and Lordship of Kymbolton, which had been, many ages since, belonging to the family of Ma●devile.) And, after this, 5 Feb. 1 Car. 1. being created 
f Pat. 1. Car. 1 p 3  Earl of Manchester, was made 
g Pat. 4. Car. 1. p. 19  Lord Privy-seal, upon the Fourth of july, in the fourth year of that King's reign.  
Which Henry married three wives; first Catherine daughter to Sir William Spenser of Erdington, in come. Oxon. Knight, by whom he had issue four sons, Edward, who succeeded him in his honours; Walter, now an Abbot in France; james; and Henry, now Master of St. Katherine's Hospital, near the Tower of London. As also two Daughters; Elizabeth, first married to Sir Lewes Mansel of Margon, in come. Glamorgan, Knight, afterwards to Sir Edward Se●bright of Preshwode, in ●om. St●ff. Baronet: And Lucy to Henry Lord Colraine. His second wife was Anne, daughter and heir to William Wincoot of Langham, in ●om. Suff. Esquire, Widow of Sir Leonard Holiday Knight, Alderman of London; but by her he had no issue. His third, Margaret, daughter of john Crouch of Cornbury, in come. Hertf. Esquire, Widow of john Hare of Totteridge, in the same County, Esquire, by whom he had issue two sons; George Mountagu now of Horton, in come. Northampt. and Sidney, who died without issue: Also one daughter named Susanna, married to George Lord Chandos.  
This Earl died ... Nou. An. 1642. and was buried at Kymbolton beforementioned.  
Which Edward, 
Edward.  so succeeding him, having been much instrumental for the Happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; in remuneration of his fidelity, obtained thereupon the Office of Lord Chamberlain of His Household.  
He married five wives; first Susanna, daughter to john Hill of Honiley, in come. Warr. and of Dorothy his wife, daughter of Anthony Beaumond Esquire, sister to Mary Countess of Buckingham; but by her had no issue. Secondly Anne, daughter to Robert Earl of Warwick; by whom he had issue Robert his son and heir, and two daughters; the Lady Frances, married to Henry, son to Dr. Sanderson Bishop of Lincoln, and Anne, married to Robert Earl of Holland. His third Wife was Essex, daughter of Sir Thomas Cheek of Pirgo, in come. Essex, Knight, Widow of Sir Robert Bevill Knight, by whom he had issue six sons; Edward, Henry, Charles, Thomas, Sidney, and George; and two daughters; viz. Essex, married to ... Viscount Erwyn, and Lucy. His fourth wife was Eleanor, daughter of Sir Richard Wortley, of Wortley, in come. Ebor. Knight and Baronet, Widow of Sir Henry Lee of Querndon, in come. Buck. Knight and Baronet, by whom he had no issue. His fifth, Margaret, daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford (who had formerly been married to james Earl of Carlisle, and afterwards to Robert Earl of Warwick) but by her also he had on issue. And, departing this life 5 Maii, An. 1671. being then Sixty nine years of age, was buried at Kimbolton; in come. Huntingdon.  
To whom succeeded Robert, his son and heir; who wedded Anne, the daughter of Sir Christopher Yeluerton of Easton- Maud●it, in come. Northampt. Knight of the Bath; and hath had issue by her four sons; Edward and Henry, which died young; as also Charles and Robert: and four daughters; Anne, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Eleanore.  
¶ To Sir Sidney Montague, (youngest Brother to Edward the first Lord Mountagu) succeeded Edward 
Edward Earl of Sandwich.  his son and heir, of Hinchinbrooke, in come. Hunt. Esquire. Which Edward being singularly skilled in Mathematical Learning, whereby he arrived to very great knowledge, in Maritime affairs, having by his prudent deportment in the time of the late usurpation, obtained the sole command of the English Navy, (till then divided and disposed of under sundry petty Officers) made such use of his power, and interest with the Mariners, in that happy juncture of time, when the tyranny of those Usurpers, who then ruled, had caused most men to be weary of their dominion; and inclined the hearts of the people, generally to an obedient submission unto their lawful Sovereign; as that without bloodshed, or any hazardous contests, he so wrought upon them, that they peacefully delivered up the whole Fleet, unto his Majesty King Charles the Second. For which happy service, and exemplary fidelity, he was first made choice of for one of the Knight's Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and shortly afterwards viz. 12 julii, (12 Car. 2.) advanced to the dignity of a baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord. Montague of St. Neots, in come. Hunt. as also to the honour of Viscount, by the name of Viscount Hinchinbrooke, and likewise created Earl of Sandwich.  
This Earl married jemima, daughter to john Lord Crew, of Stene, in come. North. by whom he had issue six sons, Edward (who succeeded him in his Honours, Sidney, Oliver, john, Charles, and james, and four daughters; jemima, married to Sir Philip Carteret, Knight eldest son to Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet, Vice-Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household; P●ulina, who died unmarried; Anne, wedded to Sir Richard Edgecombe, of Mount-Edgecombe, in come. Cornub. Knight of the Bath, and Catherine.  
And serving his Majesty, as Vice-Admiral, with great courage and loyalty, in that dangerous Fight at Sea, betwixt the English Fleet and Dutch, on Tuesday 28 Maii, An. 1672. (being at that time forty seven years of age) had the unhappy ●ate then to lose his life. Whereupon his Corpse, being brought by water to Westminster, in great state, was honourably interred in a fair Vault, on the North side of that Collegiate Church.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  so succeeding him, married the Lady Anne, daughter to Richard Earl of Burlington, by whom he hath issue two sons, Edward and Richard, and Elizabeth a daughter.   

Savage, Earl River●.  
[19 jac.]  
OF this ancient Family, whole chief seat, for many ages, hath been partly at the Castle of Frodshom in Cheshire, and partly at another noble House, built of later time at Clifton, on the opposite side the River, and now called Rock-Savage, were divers Knights, bearing the name of john, 
john.  one of which, being 
a Polyd. Virg. p. 550. n. 30.  a faithful friend to Henry Earl of Richmund, contributed 
b Polyd. Virg. p. 550. n. 30.  not a little, as well in point of action, as advice, in order to his acquiring the Crown of this Realm; 
c lb. 563 n. 10.  commanding the left wing of his Army at Bosworth Field; where that Earl obtaining the Victory, was immediately Crowned King, by the name of Henry the seventh, but in the seventh of his Reign, accompanied 
d Ib. 584 ●. 20.  the Earls of Derby, Shrewsbury, Arundel, and divers other of the English Nobility, into Flanders, with those Forces, which were then sent in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French, was encompassed 
p Holingsh. p. 775. a. n. 50.  with the Enemy at the Siege of Boloine, and refusing quarter, there lost 
q Holingsh. p. 775. a. n. 50.  his life.  
To whom succeeded Sir john Savage 
john.  Knight, his son and heir, which Sir john, 
john.  married 
e Catal. of Nob. by R. E.  Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Somerset, the first Earl of Worcester, of that noble Family. And to him another Sir john Savage, 
John.  who took to wife 
f Catal. of Nob. by R. E.  Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Manners, the first Earl of Rutland, of that name, and by her had issue 
* Ex Coll. Samps Erds. ar.  john, and he 
* Ex Coll. Samps Erds. ar.  Thomas.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  being likewise a Knight, and the nineteenth in number of those who were the first created 
g Pat. 9 Jac. p. 45.  Baronet's in 9 jac. having married 
h Pat 19 Jac p. 2.  Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, and at length coheir to Thomas Lord Darcie, of Chic●, in Essex, upon 
i Pat 19 Jac p. 2.  the advancement of the same, Thomas Lord Darcie, to the dignity of Viscount Colchester, 5 julii, 19 jac. obtained likewise that title of Honour to himself, and the heirs make of his body, in reversion, 
k Pat 19 Jac p. 2.  after the death of him the said Thomas Lord Darcie, without issue male of his. As also in 2 Car. 1. by another Patent 
l Pat. 2. Car. ● p. 5.  bearing date 4 Nou. the dignity of Earl Rivers, after the death of the said Viscount Colchester, without issue male of his body, he being then advanced to that degree of honour.  
By which Elizabeth he had issue seven sons first john his next successor in those Titles; secondly Thomas, who married Bridget, daughter and coheir to William Witmore of Leighton, in come. Cestr. Esquire, by Margaret his wife, daughter, of Sir Hugh, and sister and heir to Sir George Beeston of Beeston, in come. Cestr. Knight, widow of Sir Edward Somerset Knight, fifth son to Edward late Earl of UUorcester) thirdly Francis, fourthly William, fifthly james, sixthly Richard, and seventhly Charles. As also six daughters, jane married to john Marquis of UUinchester; Dorothy to Charles Viscount- A●dover, son and heir to Thomas Earl of Berkshire; Elizabeth to Sir john Thimelsby of I●nham, in come Linc. Knight; Anne to Robert, son and heir to Thomas Lord B●ndnell, afterwards Earl of Cardigan; Catherin● a Nun at Dunkirk; and Henrietta Maria to Ralph Sheldon of Beoley, in come. Wigora. Esquire; and departing 
m 〈…〉  this life, at his house on Tower Hill, in the City of London, 20 Nou. An. 1635. (11 Car. 1.) was honourably buried 
n 〈…〉  with his Ancestors at Marfeild in Cheshire, upon the sixteenth day of December, next ensuing.  
To whom succeeded john 
john.  his son and heir, who by the death of the before specified Thomas Earl Rivers, in An. 1639. enjoyed that title, and by Catherine his first wife, daughter of William Lord Morley, and Mont Eagle, had issue three sons, Thomas, john, and Richard; as also five daughters, Elizabeth, wife of William Lord Petre; jane, first married to George Lord Chandois, next to Sir William Sidley of Aylesford, in come Cantii Baronet, and lastly to George Pitts of Stratfeild-Sey, in come. South. Esquire, Cathe●ine to Charles Sidley, brother to the same Sir William; Mary to Henry Killigrew, Groom of the Bed Chamber to his Royal Highness, james Duke of York, and Frances who died young.  
To his second wife he married Mary, daughter of Thomas Ogle of South- Di●●ington, in come. Northumbr. Esquire, and by her had issue one only son, called Peter.  
This Earl died 10 Oct. An. 1654. and was buried at Maxfeild.  
Whereupon Thomas 
Thomas.  his eldest son succeeded him in his Honours, and married Elizabeth, one of the natural daughters of Emanuel, late Earl of Sunderland; by whom he hath issue two sons, viz. Thomas, called Lord Colchester, and Richard: as also two daughters; Elizabeth and Arabella.  
Which Thomas Lord Colchester, having married Charlot, daughter of Charles, late Earl of Derby, hath issue by her one daughter, called Charlot.   

Cranfeild, Earl of Middlesex.  
[19 jac.]  
OF this County, until the time of King james, none were ever dignified with the Title of Earl: but then, Lionel Cranfeild, 
Leonel.  a Merchant 
a Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  of London, son to Thomas Cranfeild of the City of London Esquire) who received the honour of Knighthood, 
b MS. in officio Arm.  at Otelands', 4 julii, An. 1613 (11 jac.) having 
c Annal. R. Jac. ut supra.  for his great abilities, been first made Master of the Requests, 20 Nou. 14 jac. Next Master 
d Catal. of Nob by R. B.  of the King's Great Wardrobe: Then (scil. 15 jan. 16 jac.) Master 
e Pat. ●16 Jac. p. 21.  of the Wards: Afterwards, (15 jan. 18 jac.) a Privy 
f Annal. R. Jac ut supra.  Councillor; and upon the ninth of july, 19 jac. advanced 
g Pat. 19 Jac. p. 2.  to the degree of a Baron this Realm, by the title of Lord Cranfeild of Cranfeild, in come. Bedf. Also upon the thirteenth o● October following, Lord Treasurer 
h Ibid. p. 7.  of England, was by Letters Patents, bearing date 16 Sept. An. 1622 (20 jac.) created 
i Pat. 20 Jac. p. 14.  Earl of Middlesex: but in the Parliament of 22 jac. deprived of his office of Lord Treasurer, fined at fifty thousand pounds, and committed Prisoner to the Tower of London.  
This Earl first married 
k Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Shepard, a Merchant in London, by whom he had issue 
l Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  three daughters; Martha, wedded to Sir Henry Carey, Knight of the Bath, (afterwards Earl of Monmouth) Elizabeth to Edmund, Lord Sheffeild, grandson and heir to Edmund Earl of Mulgrave,; and Mary, who died unmarried.  
And to his second wife 
m Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  Anne, daughter to james Brett of Howby, in come. Leic. Esquire, by Anne, his wife, sister to Mary Countess of Buckingham, by whom he had issue 
n Catal. of Nob. by R. B.  four sons; james, Edward, and Leonel, who succeeded him in his honours, Edward, who departed this life unmarried, and William, who died young▪ as also two daughters; Frances wife of Richard, now Earl of Dorset; and Susan, who died young▪  
And departing o this life, upon the sixth of August, An. 1645. being at that time 70 years of age 1, was buried in St. Michael's Chapel, in the Abbey Church at Westminster, where there is a fair Monument erected to his memory, with this Epitaph;  M. S. 
Leonelli domini Cranfeild Middlesexiae Comitis, à jacobo sagacissimo principe in Aulam acciti, & pro nativo ingenii vigours, amplis tu●● honoribus, tùm muneribus munificentissimè decorati; à supplicum libellis, Rei Vestiariae, Orphanorum tutelae praefectus; & à sanctioribus consiliis; subiit novissimè totius Angliae Thesaurarii splendidissimam atque lubricam provinciam: in quibus, quam sedulò navarit operam indicant tituli Equitis aurati, Baronis de Cranfeild, Middlefexiae demùm Comitis, atque alii variè collati. Hinc gliscente invidiâ urgentur adversae rerum procellae, dum animosè movet lucentes (quae innocentiae conscientiá) fortè jactatus tantum, non naufragiis enatavit, sedatâ bieme figit anchoram in re lautâ, sereno senectutis ocio respiravit, expiravit; Hîc depositus, dum lassum prius jam luxatum corpus, Nauclerus ille resuscitatum in fusiore navigio, & coelesti aeternitatis portu collocarit.  
Obiit Augusti 6 Anno, MDCXLV. aetatis plus minus 70.  
Duas successiuè conjuges accepit; ex utrisque suscepit prolem. Elizabetha prior, peperit faeminas; Elizabetham hodie Comitissam de Moulgrave; Martham, Comitissam de Monmouth; Mariam, quae ante nuptias diem obiit. Ex Annâ, relicta hodie Comitissâ de Middlesex, & communi tumulo, (modò Deus velit) inhumandâ, cujus apponitur effigies; nati sunt Iacobus Honorum haeres, Middlesexiae Comes; Lionellus & Edoardus superstites. Alterius sexus, Francisca domina Buckhurst; Susanna, ante octennium denata Infans.  
Haec junii 25. 1647.   

To whom succeeded james 
james.  his son and heir, who married Anne, the third daughter and coheir to Edward Earl of Bath; which james having issue by her, one sole daughter, called Elizabeth, wedded to john Lord Brackley, eldest son to john, now Earl of Bridgwater, departed this life, without any issue.  
So that Lionel 
Leonel.  his Brother became his successor in his Honours; and having married Rachel, daughter to Francis Earl of Westmoreland, widow of Henry Earl of Bath, died in October, An. 1674. without issue; whereupon he had Burial in the same Chapel of St. Michael at Westminster, where his Father lieth interred, being the last Earl of Middlesex, of this Family.   

Finch, Earl of Winchelsey:  
[21 jac.]  
OF this Family, which do derive themselves from Herbert Fitz Herbert, called Finch, who was in ward to the King. in 28 E. 1. (and lineally descended from Henry Fitz Herbert, Chamberlain to King Henry the first) was Sir Moyle Finch 
Mo●le.  of Eastwell, in come. Cantii Knight, which Sir Moyle being a person of an ample Fortune; was the twenty fifth in number, (as to precedence) of those whom King james raised 
a Pat. 9 Jac.  to the degree and title of Baronet, in the ninth year of his Reign; his Patent bearing date 23 junii: And not long afterwards, by reason of his great prudence, in the management of public affairs, should 
b Pat. 21 Jac. p. 8. n. 4.  have been more highly dignified, in case his death had not prevented it. For that consideration 
c Pat. 21 Jac. p. 8. n. 4.  therefore; and by reason 
d Pat. 21 Jac. p. 8. n. 4.  that Elizabeth his widow, was not only the sole daughter and heir to Sir Thomas Heneage Knight, Treasurer of the Chamber, Vice Chamberlain of the Household, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, to Queen Elizabeth, as also one of her Privy Council, but a Lady of excellent endowments; the same King by his Letters Patent, bearing date 8 julii, in the twenty first year of his Reign, advanced 
e Pat. 21 Jac. p. 8. n. 4.  her to the dignity of a Vicountess, by the title of Vicountess of Mayd●●on in Kent, with limitation of that honour, to the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten.  
After which, s●il in 4 Car. 1. having obtained, from that King, the favour of an higher title, upon the twelfth of july the same year, she was created 
f Pat. 4 Car. p. 39  Countess of Winchelsey, in come. Suss. with the like limitation; and departing 
g I 8 in officio Arm f. 41. b.  this life 13 Martii, An. 1633. had burial 
h I 8 in officio Arm f. 41. b.  at Eastwell, under a noble Monument there erected for them both.  
The issue 
i I 8 in officio Arm f. 41. b.  which she had by her said Husband, was seven sons, and four daughters; first Sir Theophilus Finch, Knight; who married Elizabeth, daughter to Sir Christopher Hayden, of Baconsthorpe, in Com. Norff. Knight, but died without issue, in his life time; secondly Sir Thomas Finche Knight; thirdly john, a Student of the Law, of whom there is not now, any issue remaining; fourthly Sir Heneage Finche Knight, Sergeant at Law, and Recorder of the City of London; fifthly Francis Finche of the Inner Temple, who died without any issue surviving; sixthly William; and seventhly Robert, who died both unmarried.  
The daughters were these; Anne, married to Sir William Twisden of East-Peckham, in come. Cantii Baronet; Catherine to Sir john Wentworth of Gosfeild, in come. Essex. Knight, and Baronet, and two others, bearing the name of Elizabeth, who died young.  
Which Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  succeeding her in those honours, married 
k Ib.  Cecilie, daughter to john, and sister to the before-specified Sir john Wentworth, and departing this life, at his house in Charter House-yard, in the Suburbs of London, 4 November, An. 1639. was buried at Eastwell, leaving issue surviving, three sons; Heneage, john, and William, and five daughters, Frances, married to Sir William Strickland of Boynton, in come. Ebor. Knight, Anne to Sir William Waller Knight; Catherine died young, Cecilie, to Sir Erasmus Philip's Knight; Diana, 〈◊〉 Nicholas took of Gadington, in come. Cantii. E●quire, and another Catherine to Ambrose Moor Esquire.  
To whom succeeded Heneage 
Heneage.  the eldest of those three sons, (now Earl of Winchelsey) who married thrice, first Diana, daughter to Francis Lord Willoughby of Parham, by whom he hath no issue surviving; secondly the Lady Mary, second daughter to William, than Marquis of Hertford, (afterwards Duke of Somerset) and being descended from the ancient Family of Herbert, long since of Eastwell, before mentioned, by reason of his faithful services to our present Sovereign, King Charles, the second, manifested in the time of his unparralled distresses; not only with great hazard, supplying his necessities in foreign parts, but by preparing Auxiliaries, (Horse and Foot) upon occasion for his best service; in acknowledgement of this his signal Fidelity, was by Letters Patents, bearing date 26 junii, in the twelfth year of his Keign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Fitz Herbert of Eastwell, before specified. Shortly after which, he was sent Ambassador into Turkey, where he continued about eight years. By which Lady he had issue six sons; first William, commonly called Lord Maidston; secondly Heneage; thirdly Thomas; fourthly Charles; fifthly Leopald; and sixthly Lashley, (the three last being born in Turkey) he had also issue by her two daughters, now surviving, (the rest dying young) viz. the Lady Frances, married to Thomas Thynne, Esquire, son to Sir Henry-Frederick Thynne of Caurse-Castle, in come. Salop. Knight, and the Lady jane.  
His third wife is Catherine, daughter to Sir Thomas Northelyffe, of Langton, in come. Ebor. Knight, widow of Sir john Wentworth of of ●msald, in the same County Knight, by whom he hath issue Catherine a daughter.  
Which William, called Lord Maydstone, married Elizabeth, the daughter of Thomas Wind●am of Felbragg-Hall, in come. Norf. Esquire, but being in that great Fight at Sea, against the Dutch in May, An. 1672. (24 Car. 2.) had the ill hap to be there slain, by a Cannon Bullet, leaving issue one daughter, called Mariamna, and his Lady then great with Child of a son, whereof she was delivered, upon the twenty sixth of September next following, whose name is Charles, and now called Lord 〈◊〉.   

john Lord Finche of Fordwiche.  
[16 Car. 1.]  
A Branch of this Family, viz. Son of Sir Henry Finch of Mote, in come. Cantii. Knight, second Brother to Sir Moyle Finch) was john Finch; who having his education in Grays-Inne, became so great a proficient in his Study of the Laws; that in 16 jac. he was made choice 
a Orig. Jurid. 296. b▪  of for the Autumn Reader there: as also shortly afterwards; viz. in An. 1627. (3 Car. 1.) Speaker 
b Orig. Jurid. 296. b▪  of the House of Commons in Parliament. And in 2 Car. 1. (3 Nou.) constituted 
c Ib. 299. ●.  Treasurer for that honourable Society of Gray's Inn. Likewise, upon the 13 of December following, made 
d Pat. 2 Car. ●. p. 21.  the Queen's Attorney General.  
After this, 8 Sept. 10 Car. 1. he was called to the state and degree of Sergeant 
e Pat. 10 Car▪ 1. p. 36.  at Law, and upon the fourteenth of October, constituted 
f Ibid. p. 39  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas: also upon the twenty first of january, 11 Car. 1. Chief Justice 
g Pat. 11 Car. 1 p. 10.  in the same Court.  
Moreover, upon the death of Thomas Lord Coventry, he had the office of Lord Keeper 
h Inter memoranda Cler. de Corona.  of the great Seal conferred upon him, scil. 23 jan. 15 Car. 1. and lastly, upon the seventh of April 16 Car. 1. was advanced 
i Pat. 16 Car. 1. p. 14. n. 1●.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Kealm, by the title of Lord Finche of Fordwiche.  
But long he continued not in that high place of Lord Keeper; the predominant party in the late Long Parliament, being so fierce upon him, as that in january the next ensuing year, to preserve himself from their severity, he fled into the Netherlands, and there continued till the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the second. He married twice, first Eleanore, daughter to Sir George Wyatt, of Boxley, in come. Cantii. Knight; secondly Mabella, daughter of Charles Fotherbie, Dean of Canterbury. By neither of which wives having any issue, he departed this life at London, 20 Nou. An. 1660. and was buried in St. Martin's Church near Canterbury, (within which Parish the Lordship of Mote is situate) where his last wife surviving him, hath erected a noble Monument to his memory.   

Lord Finche of Daventre.  
OF this Family; viz. Son and Heir of Sir Heneage Finch Knight Recorder of London, and Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament an. 1625. 1 Car. 1. (fourth Son to Sir Moyle Finch of Eastwell Baronet, and the Lady Elizabeth Countess of Winchelsey his Wife) is Sir Heneage Finch Knight and Baronet: who being a great proficient in the Study of the Laws, in that Honourable Society of the Inner Temple London, was, upon the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, 6 junii, in the twelfth year of his Majesty's reign, made his Solicitor General; and the next year following, Autumn-Reader, in the before specified Inn of Court.  
Upon the seventh of june an. 1660. (12 Car. 2.) by the name of Sir Heneage Finch of ●aunston in Com. Buck. Knight, he was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet: and upon the tenth day of May an. 1670. (22 Car. 2.) constituted the King's Attorney General. Also upon the ninth of November an. 1673. made Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. Shortly after which, he was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Finch of Daventre, in Com. Northt. (being then owner of that Manor) by Letters Patents bearing date the tenth day of january 25 Car. 2.  
He married Elizabeth, Daughter of Daniel Harvy Merchant of London; by whom he hath Issue now living, 〈◊〉 Sons; 〈◊〉, Daniel, Heneage, William, Charles, Edward, Henry, and Robert; (Edward, john, and Thomas, being deceased.) He hath also had Issue four Daughters, Elizabeth married to Samuel Grimston, Son and Heir to Sir Herbottle Grimston Baronet, Master of the Rolls; Mary and Anne deceased; and another Mary now surviving.   

Lord Grey of Werke.  
[21 jac.]  
THat this Family hath been ancient in Northumberland, and famous for divers Military exploits, is evident from many authorities; though none thereof did attain to the dignity of Peerage till of late.  
In King Edward the seconds time, Thomas de Grey, 
Thomas.  being Governor 
a 〈…〉  of the Castles of Couper and Fife in Scotland, came 
b 〈…〉  into that Realm shortly after his Coronation. And with xxvi men broke 
c 〈…〉  through those Forces, which Gualther de Bickerton had laid to entrap him.  
Other particulars no less memorable were these; viz. that at 
d Ibid. 779.  the Siege of Stryvelin, upon the Rescue of Henry Lord Beaumond (of whose retinue he then was) he received a dangerous wound 
e Ibid. 779.  under his Eyes. Likewise, that he was afterwards taken prisoner 
f Ibid. 786.  by Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray: And Governor 
g Ibid. 7●●.  of Norham; where he was twice besieged by the Scots; once 
h 〈…〉  for near six months, and 
i 〈…〉  the other for full seven. Likewise, that he slew 
k 〈…〉  one Cry●●es, a Scottish-Admiral, who had been a great Robber at Sea.  
Moreover, that in 19 E. 3. he had a Charter 
l 〈…〉  of Free-Warren throughout all his Lordships of Fenton, Nosbytte, Dodington, North-●iddleton, Middlemost-Middleton, South-Middleton, Howyke, aworth, Heddon, and Hankill, in that County: And that he routed 
m Lel. coll. Vol. 1. p. 803.  the Earls of March and Sutherland upon their invasion of the North, whilst King E. 3. was at the Siege of Tournay.  
Another Thomas there was; who in 2 H. 5. being 
n 〈…〉  in that conspiracy with Henry Lord Scrope, on the behalf of the French, suffered 
o 〈…〉  death for the same.  
To whom succeeded Sir Ralph Grey 
Ralph.  of Work, who was Knighted at 
p Ib d. p. ● 705.  Leicester, upon Whi●sunday in 4 H. 6. by john Duke of Bedford, the King himself then 
q Ib d. p. ● 705.  receiving that honour from the same hand. This was that Sir Ralph who soon after raised 
r Ibid. 707.  the Siege which the King of Scots had laid to Roxborough.  
There was 
s Lel Itin. p. 378.  one of this Family, a man of great note in the time of King E. 4. who being charged 
t Lel Itin. p. 378.  by a Gentleman of Scotland of Adultery with the Queen of Scots, came 
u Lel Itin. p. 378.  with a Band of a thousand men to Edinburgh, and there cast down his Glove to encounter in the Lists with his Accuser: but departed 
x Lel Itin. p. 378.  without Fight. And in 6 E. 6. another Sir Ralph Grey 
Ralph.  of Chillingham in Com. Northumb. Knight then made Warden 
y Pat. 6 E. 6. p. 3.  of the West Marches towards Scotland.  
From whom descended another Ralph; who, by Isabella his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Grey of Horton Knight had Issue William Grey 
William.  of Chillingham aforesaid Esq who upon the xv day of june, 1619. (17 jac.) was advanced to the degree of Baronet; and afterwards viz. 
† Pat. 21 Jac. p. 5.  11 Febr. 21 jac. to the honour of a Baron, by the title of Lord Grey of work, and to the Heirs Male of his body. Which William married Anne the Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Wentworth of Gosleild, in Com. Essex Baronet; and departing this life upon the 29 of july An. 1674. was buried at Epping in Essex. By which Anne he had Issue divers Sons and Daughters; but of these his Sons, Ralph only survived him; and of his Daughters Catherine only (the rest dying young or unmarried) who became first the Wife of Sir Edward Moseley of Hough in Com. Lanc. Baronet, and afterwards of Charles, eldest Son to Dudley Lord North▪ (since summoned to Parliament by the title of Lord Grey of Roulston.)  
Which Ralph, 
Ralph.  now Lord Grey of work, married Catherine Daughter to Sir Edward Ford of Hartling in Com. Sussex Knight, Widow of Alexander Colepeper, eldest Son to john Lord Colepeper, by whom he had Issue, now living, three Sons; Ford who hath married Mary Daughter of George Lord Berkley; Ralph, and Charles; and one Daughter called Mary: and departing this life upon the fifteenth day of june an. 1675. was buried at Harting, in Com. Sussex.   

Burgh Earl of St. Alban.  
[22 jac.]  
OF this Family, which derive their descent 
a Ex coll. R. Gl. S.  from William Fitz-Aldelme Sewer to King Henry the second, was Richard Burgh 
Richard.  Earl of Clanrikard in Ireland; who, by Letters Patents bearing date 3 Apr. 22 jac. was advanced 
b Pat. 22 Jac. p. 16.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Somerhill; as also to the dignity of a Viscount, by the name of Viscount Tunbridge: and, upon the 23 of August 4 Car. 1. created 
c Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  Earl of St. Alban; at which time he had likewise other Irish Honours conferred upon him, viz. Baron of Imaudy, in the Province of Conaght, and Viscount of Galloway.  
This Richard Earl of St. Alban, married Frances the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Francis Wal●ingham Knight (one of the principal Secretaries of State to the late Queen Eliz.) Widow of Robert Earl of Essex; by whom he had Issue Vlick his Son and Successor in these Honours; and one only Daughter, called Honora, who became the second Wife of john late Marquis of Winchester.  
He died 12 Nou. an. 1636. and was buried at Tonbridge in Kent, within which parish is Somerhil, the place of his residence.  
To whom succeeded Vlick 
Uli ck.  his Son and Heir; who in the time of the late Rebellion in Ireland, coming hither for refuge, was by Letters 
d Pat. 21 Car. 1.  Patents, bearing date at Oxford 21 Febr. 21 Car. 1. created Marquis of Cl●nrikard. He married the Lady Anne, Daughter to William Earl of Northampton, and by her had Issue one only Daughter called Margaret married to the Lord Muskerry, Son to the Earl of Clancartie in Ireland; Which Lord Muskerry was slain in that great Sea-fight against the Dutch, an. 1672.  
This Vlick died in an. 1659. and was buried at Tonbridge.   

leek Lord Deincourt and Earl of Scarsdale.  
[22 jac.]  
UPon the 22 th' of May an. 1611. (9 jac.) the title of Baronet at that time commencing; Sir Francis leek 
Francis.  of Sutton in Com. Derb. Knight, being a person of a very ancient Family in those parts, and of an ample fortune, was advanced 
a Pat. 9 Jac. p. 45.  to that dignity; being the sixth in precedence of those, who then were honoured therewith; and upon the 26 th' of October 22 jac. was created 
b Pat. 22 Jac. p. 5.  a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Deincourt of Sutton. Moreover in the late turbulent times, manifesting his Loyalty most exemplarily to our late Sovereign King Charles the first, not only by yielding much supply to his wants, but Cordial advice in Council, whilst Newarke upon Trent remained one of his Garrisons; as also by readily sending forth two of his Sons in his service; whereof the one lost his life in the South, and the other in the West; was in consideration thereof, raised to the degree and dignity of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Scarsdale, by Letters Patents 
c Pat. 21 Car. 1.  bearing date at Oxford, 11 Nou. 21 Car. 1.  
He married Anne, Daughter to Sir Edward Carey of Berkhamstede in Com. Hertf. Knight, Sister to Henry Viscount Falkland; by whom he had Issue seven Sons and six Daughters; viz. Francis slain in France; Nicholas, who succeeded him in his Honours; Edward and Charles slain in his late Majesty's service (as abovesaid) Henry died unmarried, Ralph, and john, who died Infants. His Daughters were these, Anne married to Henry Hillyard of Wysteade in holderness; Catherine to Cuthbert Morley of Norman●y in Com. Ebor. Esq Elizabeth and Muriel yet unmarried; Frances Wedded to the Viscount Gormanston in Ireland, and Penelope to Charles now Lord Lucas of Shenfeild.  
Having suffered much for his loyalty in the times of the late unparallelled Usurpation, in which King Charles the first (of blessed memory) lost his life by the hands of that Barbarous Generation then predominant; he became so much mortified, after that woful Murder of his rightful Sovereign, that he apparelled himself in Sackcloth: and causing his Grave to be digged some years before his death, laid himself down in it every Friday; exercising himself frequently in divine Meditations and Prayer. And, departing this life in his House at Sutton in Scars●ale upon the ninth day of April an. 1655. was buried in the Parish Church there.  
To whom succeeded Nicholas 
Nicholas.  his eldest Son, then living: who married the Lady Frances Daughter to Robert late Earl of Warwick; by whom he hath Issue two Sons; Robert, commonly called Lord Deincourt, and Richard; and Mary a Daughter.  
Which Robert hath married Mary, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir john Lewes of Ledston in Com. Ebor. Knight and Baronet.   

Fane Earl of Westmoreland.  
[22 jac.]  
FRancis Fane 
Francis.  Esq Son 
a 〈…〉  and Heir to Sir Thomas Fane of Badsell in Com. Cant. Knight by 
b 〈…〉  Mary his Wife, sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Henry Nevil Knight, Lord Bergavenny (afterwards created Baroness le Despenser) being made Knight 
c 〈…〉  of the Bath at the Coronation of King james, and upon the 29 th' of December 22 jac. advanced 
d Pat. 2● Jac. p. 25.  to the titles of Baron Burghersh, and Earl of Westmoreland, took to Wife 
e I. 8. ut supra.  Mary, the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Authony Mildmay of Apethorpe in Com. North. Knight, by 
f I. 8. ut supra.  Grace his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Sherington of Lacock, in Com. Wilts. Knight, which Sir Anthony was Son and heir to Sir Walter Mildmay Knight, first Surveyor 
g 〈…〉  of the Court of Augmentation to King Henry the 8 th', and afterwards 
h 〈…〉  Chancellor and Under-Treasurer 
i 〈…〉  of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth. [And he Son to Thomas Mildmay Gent. one of the Auditors 
k 〈…〉  to the Court of Augmentation temp. H. 8. who upon the dissolution of the Monasteries, obtained 
l 〈…〉  the Manor of Mulsham in Essex, parcel of the possessions of the Abbey of Westminster.  
This Earl Francis had Issue 
m I. 8. ut supra & f. 20. a.  by her, seven Sons. 1. Mildmay Fa●e, made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King Charles the first. 2. Thomas, who died in his Infancy. 3. Francis made Knight of the Bath with his Brother. 4. Anthony. 5. George. 6. William, and 7. Robert. And six Daughters, Grace Married to james Earl of Humes in Scotland; Mary to Dutton Lord Gerard; Elizabeth to Sir john Cope of Hanwell, in Com. Oxon. Baronet; Rachel, First to Henry Earl of bath, and afterwards to Lionel Earl of Middlesex; also Frances, and Catherine, who died Unmarried. And, departing 
n Ibid.  this life at Westmorland-House, in great St. Bartholmews, within the City of London, 21 Martii, an. 1629. (5 Car. 1.) was buried 
o Ibid.  in the Vault of the Church at Apethorpe beforementioned.  
To him succeeded in his Honours Mildmay 
Mildmay.  his Son and Heir; who being made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the First, Married 
p Ibid. & f. 69. b.  to his first Wife Grace, Daughter to Sir William Thornhurst of ... in Kent Knight, by 
q Ibid. & f. 69. b.  Anne his Wife, Daughter to Thomas Howard Viscount Bindon, one of the Coheirs to Thomas her Brother: and by her had Issue 
r Ib. f. 59 a.  one Son called Charles, and three Daughters; Diane's first Married to ... Pelham of Brokilsby, in Com. Linc. and afterwards to john Bill of Cane-Wood near Highgate, in Com. Midd. Esq; Frances to Sir Erasmus Harby of Aldenham, in Com. Hertf. Knight, and Elizabeth.  
And to his second Wife. 
s Ib. f. 69. b. , Marry, Daughter to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury (Widow of Sir Roger Townsend of Raynham, in Com. Norff. Knight) by whom he had Issue Vere, made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; and three Daughters, Mary first Married to Francis Palms Son and Heir to Sir Bryan Palms of Ashwell, in Com. Rutl. Knight, afterwards to john now Earl of Exeter; Rachel to Dr. Gregory Hesket, a Prebend in the King's Royal Chapel of St George, in the Castle at Windsor; Catherine and Susan.  
Which Mildmay departing this life 12 Febr. an 1665. was buried at Aperhorpe, in Com Northt.  
To whom succeeded Charles 
Charles.  his Son and Heir; who first Married Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to ... Nodes of Shephall Bury, in Com. Hertf. Esq; by whom he had no Issue. Secondly Dorothy, Daughter to Robert now Earl of Cardigan.   

Ley Earl of Marlborough.  
[22 jac.]  
IN 44 Eliz. james Ley, sixth Son to Henry Ley of Tes●ont- Evias, in Com. Wiltes. Esq having 
† Hist. & antiq. Univers. Oxon. lib. 2. p. 220. b.  at the Age of sixteen years, been placed in Brazen Nose College Oxon. he thence removed to the Inns of Court; and became so great a proficient in the Study of the Laws there, as that 
a 〈◊〉. Jerid. p. 254 b.  in 44 Eliz. he was made choice of for the Lent Reader in Lincoln's-Inne. After which, his profound Learning, and other great abilities, deservedly raised him to ●undry degrees of Honour, and eminent employments: For, in 1 jac. (22 Nou.) he was called 
b Pat. 1 Jac. p. 4.  to the State and degree of Sergeant at Law, afterwards constituted Chief Justice of the King's B●nch in Ireland; And in 6 jac. being then a Knight, made 
c Orig. Jurid. 263. a.  the King's Attorney in the Court of Wards. In 17 jac. (20 julii) residing at Westbury, in Com. Wilts. he was Created 
d Pat. 17 Jac.  a Baronet. In 18 jac. (29 jan.) Chief Justice 
e Pat. 18 Jac. p. 19  of the Court of King's Bench: and in 22 jac. (20 Dec.) Lord High Treasurer 
f Pat. 22 Jac. p. 4.  of England.  
Being therefore thus preferred to that great Office, both of Honour and Trust, upon the 31th of December the same year, he was advanced 
g Ib. p. 1●.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Ley of Ley, in Com. Devon. As also, upon the 5th of Febr. 1 Car. 1. to the Title of Earl 
h Pat. 1 Ca●. 1. p. 7.  of Marlborough; with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of his Body, by jane at that time his Wife, Daughter of john Lord Butler of Bramfeild, in Com. Hertf. (by Elizabeth, than his Wife, Sister to George Duke of Buckingham:) and for lack of such Issue to the Heirs Male of his own Body: and soon after that, Precedent of the Council.  
He Married three Wives; First Marry the Daughter of john Pettey of Stoke- Talmage in the County of Oxford Esq: by whom he had Issue three Sons; Henry, james, and William: and eight Daughters, Elizabeth Married to Morice Carant of Tooner, in Com. Somers. Esq Anne to Sir Walter Long of Draycot- Cerne in Com. Wilts. Knight, Mary to Richard Erisey of Erisey, in Com. Cornub. Esq, Dionysia to john Harington of Kelney●on, in Com. Somers. Esq, Margaret to ... Hobson of ... in the Isle of Uviht Esq. Hesther to Arthur Fuller of Bradfeild, in Com. Hertf. Esq, Martha died Unmarried, and Phoebe to ... Biggs of Hurst in Com. Berks. Esq.  
Surviving her, he secondly took to Wife, Mary the Widow of Sir William Bower Knight: And lastly the before-specified jane, Daughter to john Lord Boteler; by neither of which two last Wives, he had any Issue. And, departing this life at Lincolns-Inn, in the Suburbs of London, upon the fourteenth day of March, in an. 1628. was buried on the Southside of the Parish Church of Westbury (commonly called West●ury under the plain) beforementioned, where he hath a noble Monument erected to his Memory with this Epitaph;  

D. O. M. S.  
HIC in pace requiescunt ossa & cineres D. jacobi Ley, Equestris ordinis viri, & Baronetti; filii Henrici Ley de Tessont-Evias armigeri, natu sexti. Qui juvenis, jurisprudentiaestudiis mancipatus, virtute meruit; ut, per omnes gradus, ad summum togatae laudis fastigium ascendere●; Regii in Hiberniâ Banci justiciarius sufficitur Capitalis: Et in Angliam revocatus, fit Pupillorum Procurator Regius: Dein primarius in Tribunali regio justiciarius. Quae munia, postquam, magnâ cum integritatis laude administrasset, illum Iacobus Rex, Baronis Ley de Ley (suae familiae in agro Devon antiquâ sede) titulo ornavit; in sanctius adscivit Concilium, summumque Angliae Thesaurarium constituit: Et Rex Carolus Marlebrigi Comitis a●ctario honoravit, Regiique Concilii instituit Praesidem.  
Vxorem d●xit Mariam, Filiam Io●annis Pettey de Stoke-Talmage Oxon. Com. Ar. (cujus corpus juxta ponitur) Ex quâ numerosam prolem procreavit; Henricum nunc Marlebrigi Comitem, jacobum, Gulielmum; Elizabetham, Annam, Mariam, Dionysiam, Margaretam, Hest ●eram, Martham, Phaeben. Quâ conjuge fato functâ, Mariam despondit Gul. Bower equitis aurati viduam. Post cujus obitum, Ian●, Domini Boteler filiae, enup●it: ex quibus nullam prolem suscepit.  
Ita vir iste (quem ad gravem prudentiam finxit natura, & doctrina excoluit, publicis usque ad declivem aetatem magistratibus, bene functis) senio confectus; animam, de patriâ optimè meritam, placidâ morte Deo reddidit Londini, in Hospicio Lincoln. sibi ante omnia dilectissimo, Marti xiv, R. S. MDCXXviii.  
He●ricus Marlebrigi Comes, optimis parentibus, hoc, pro munere extremo, Monumentum, uberibus lacrimis, consecravit.   
Since which his judicious Collections, containing the Reports of divers Cases in Law, triedin the time of King james, and some part of the reign of King Charles the first, have been published an. 1659. as also a Treatise of Wards and Liveries.  
To him succeeded in his Titles of Honour, Henry 
Henry.  his eldest Son; who married Mary Daughter to Sir Arthur Capel of Hadham in Com. Hertf. Knight, by whom he had Issue james his only Son; and Elizabeth a Daughter, which died unmarried.  
Which james 
james.  being a person excellently skilled in Navigation, and other points of Mathematical learning, was made Lord Admiral of all his Majesty's Ships at Dartmouth and the parts adjacent; and employed to the American-Plantations, in an. 1662. But in an. 1665. commanding that huge Ship, called the Old james, in that great fight at Sea with the Dutch, upon the third of june, was there slain by a Cannon-bullet, without Issue.  
Whereupon William 
William.  his Uncle became Heir to his Honours. Which William married ... the Daughter of Sir William Hewet of ... in Com. ... Knight, but by her hath no Issue.   

Lord Roberts of Truro.  
[22 jac.]  
THat Wealth hath oft times been the chiefest st●p to Honour, though by various means acquired, there are not many (I am sure) that will gainsay. Whence it came to pass, that Richard Roberts 
Richard.  of Truro, in Com. Cornub. Esq had the honour of Knighthood 
a MS. in offic. Arm.  conferred upon him at White●Hall, 11 Nou. an. 1616. (14 jac.) Likewise upon the third of july 19 jac. the dignity of Baronet 
b Pat. 19 Jac. p. 2. : and upon the 26 th' of jan. 22 jac. was advanced 
c Pat. 22 Jac. p. 2.  to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Roberts of Truro.  
But not through his own se●king, if that be true, which was afterwards by the House of Commons in Parliament in an. 1626. (2 Car. 1.) charged against the Dake of Buckingham, in the ninth Article 
† R●●●●w. coll. p. ●. 8. ]: which is; that knowing him to be rich, ●e forced him to take that title of Honour; and that in consideration thereof, he paid ten thousand pounds to that Duke's use.  
This Richard married 
d I. S. in offic. Arm. f. 13. b.  Frances the Daughter and Coheir to john Hender of Botreaux-Castle, in Com Cornub. Esq and left Issue 
e I. 8. ut supra.  by her john his Son and Heir; and two Daughters, Mary married to William Rouse of Hatton in Com. Cornub. Esq and jane to Charles Lord Lambert, an Irish Baron.  
Which john, 
john.  succeeding his Father in this Honour, was by King Charles the Second (our present Sovereign) made Lord Privy-Seal, and one of his Majesty's Privy Council; as also Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, for some time. He married twice; First Lucy Daughter of Robert Earl of Warwick by whom he had Issue two Sons, Robert, who Married Sarab the Daughter of john Bodvile of Bodvile-Castle in Com. Carnarbon Esq and Hinder. His second Wife is Isabel Daughter of Sir john Smith Knight (Son of Customer Smith) by whom he hath Issue three Sons; Francis, Henry, and Warwick; and four Daughters; Isabel married to the Lord Moor, eldest Son to the Earl of Drogheda in Ireland; Aramintha, Olympia, and Essex.   

Lord Conway.  
[22 jac.]  
THis Family now of Ragley in Com. War. (a Lordship obtained by purchase, towards the later end of Queen Elizabeth's reign) do derive their descent from Sir Henry Conway 
Henry.  Knight. Which Sir Henry, having been Knighted 
a Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 2. m. 12. per. I●spe●.  by Edward Mortimer Earl of March, and Uives●er, about the beginning of King Richard the Seconds reign, was by Indenture 
b Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 2. m. 12. per I●spe●. , bearing date 1 Aug. 5 R. 2 retained to do him service as a Knight during all his life: and in times of Peace, to have diet for himself, one Esq one Chamberlain and four Grooms; as also Hay, Oates, Horse-shoes, and Nails for six Horses, or reasonable allowance for the same. And whensoever he should be required to make his attendance on him, for service of War, the like Diet; or Wages in lieu thereof, for himself, his Esquire, Chamberlain, and five Grooms, with Hay, Oates, etc. for eight Horses; And likewise allowance of the like wages and reward, as he gave to others of their quality, for so many men at Arms, and Archers, as he should bring to him for the service of War.  
From this Sir Henry, descended john Conway 
john.  of Potrithan, in Com. Flint. Esq who had Issue 
c Ex autogr. penès Edw. Vic. Conway.  two Sons; Hugh, and Edward. Which Hugh, 
Hugh.  in 1 H. 7. was employed 
† Holingsh. p. 742 b. , by Margaret Countess of Richmund, to Henry Earl of Richmund, her Son, then in Britanny, with money: as also with direction to assure him of the good affections, which most of the Nobility of this Realm did bear to him: and to incite his speedy coming into England.  
And, being 
d Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 1. m. 14.  Master of his Wardrobe, shortly after he had obtained the Crown of this Realm, received the Honour of Knighthood 
e Ex vet. Rot. penès Sim. A●cher equ. a●●. , at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth (Wife to that King) and became one 
f Ex autogr. penès P●a●●. Vic. Conway.  of his Privy Council, as also 
g Ex autogr. penès P●a●●. Vic. Conway.  Knight for his Body; and Treasurer 
h Ex autogr. penès P●a●●. Vic. Conway.  of his Household. In 7 H. 7. he was, likewise, retained 
i Ex autogr. penès P●a●●. Vic. Conway.  to serve him, in his Wars beyond Sea, with xx Men at Arms, besides himself. But of him I have no more to say, the Line continuing from Edward.  
Which Edward, 
Edward.  taking to Wife 
k Ibid.  Anne, the Daughter and sole Heir to Richard Burdet of Arrow, in Com. Warr. Esq, enjoyed that Lordship as her right: and, being 
l Ibid.  a Gentleman Usher of the Chamber to King Henry ●he Eighth, obtained a special Licence 
m Ibid. , under the Privy Signet, dated 12 Febr. 3 H. 8. to retain certain able men, Volunteers, for the King's Service in his Wars; and departed 
n Ibid.  this life on Thursday, next ensuing the Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 38 H. 8. leaving 
o Ibid.  john 
john.  his Son and Heir 35. years of Age, and upwards. Which john being soon after Knighted, was in that great Expedition made into Scotland, in 1 E. 6. where he merited so well, for his valour manifested in those services then performed, as that upon the 28 th' of Sept. the same year, he was made 
† Holingsh. p. 991. b. n. 40.  a Banneret.  
He Wedded 
p Ibid.  Catherine, Daughter to Sir Ralph Verney Knight: And by his Testament 
q Tas●e qu. 1.  bearing date 22 julii, 6 E. 6. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church at Arrow: and died ... leaving Issue 
r Ex autogr. penès p●aef. Vic. Conway.  another Sir john Conway 
john.  Knight, his Son and Heir, who Married 
s Ex autogr. penès p●aef. Vic. Conway.  Elene the Daughter of Sir Fulke Grevill of Beauchamp's●Court, in Com. Warr. Knight. And being a person of great knowledge in military affairs, was made Governor 
t Ex autogr. penès p●aef. Vic. Conway.  of Ostend by Robert Earl of Leicester 29 Dec. an. 1586. (29 Eliz) that Earl being then General of the English Auxiliaries, in behalf of the States of the United Provinces: and departed 
u Ex autogr. penès p●aef. Vic. Conway.  this life 4 Oct. 1 jac. leaving Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir; Knighted 
x I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 27. a.  by Robert Earl of Essex, at the sacking of Cadez in Spain, in an. 1596. (38 Eliz.) where he Commanded 
y I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 27. a.  a Regiment of Foot. After which, he served in the Netherlands, as Governor 
z I. 8. in officio Arm. f. 27. a.  of the Brill; And upon the 30 th' of jan. 20 jac. was made 
a Pat. 20 Jac. p. 12.  one of the Principal Secretaries of State: Also, upon the 22 th' of March 22 jac. advanced 
b Pat. 22 Jac. p. 12.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Conway of Ragley: And upon the 8 th' of December following, Captain 
c Ibid. p. 15.  of the Isle of Wi●t.  
Moreover, in 1 Car. 1. he was constituted 
d Pat. 1 Car. p. 2.  one of the principal Secretaries of State to that King (23 Maii) And in 2 Car. 1. Created 
e Pat. 2 Car. p. 5.  Viscount Killultagh (of Killultagh, in the County of Antrim, in Ireland.) Also 
f Pat. 3 Car. p. 36. , upon the 6 th' of june 3 Car. 1. Viscount Conway, of Conway-Castle, in Com. Caernarvon. He was afterwards also made Lord Precedent 
g I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  of his Majesty's Privy Council; and employed into Germany, as Ambassador 
h I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  Extraordinary. And departing 
i I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  this life at his House in St. martin's ●lane, within the Liberties of Westminster, 3 jan. an. 1630. (6 Car. 1.) was buried 
k I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  at Ragley; leaving Issue 
l I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter 
m I. 8. in 〈◊〉 Arm. f. 27. a.  to Sir john Tracy of Todington, in Com. Glouc. Knight (Widow of Edmund Bray, Son and Heir to Edmund Bray of Barrington, in Com. Glouc. Esq) three Sons▪ 1. Edward his Son and Heir; 2. Sir Thomas Conway Knight, Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel Morg●n, in the Wars of Germany. And 3. Ralph: And four Daughters; Frances Married to Sir William Pel●am of Brocklesby, in Com. Line. Knight; Brilliana to Sir Robert Harley of Brampton- Brian, in Com. Heref. Knight of the Bath; Heligawrth to Sir William Smith of Theyden- monte, in Com. Essex. Knight, and Mary.  
Which Edward 
Edward.  succeeding him in his Honours; First Married 
n I●id.  Frances, Daughter to Sir Francis Popham of Littlecot, in Com. Somers▪ Knight, and departed this life at Paris in France, in an. 1655. leaving Issue by her four Sons. First, john who died young. 2. Edward. 3. Francis; and Fourthly Thomas, who died in his Childhood: Also two Daughters; Dorothy Married to Sir George Rawdon of ... in Ireland, Baronet; and Anne. And to his second 
o Ibid. ●. 64. ●.  Wife, Katherine, Daughter to Giles Hueriblock of Gant, in Flanders, Widow of ... Fusse, a Merchant in London; but had no Issue by her.  
To whom succeeded Edward 
Edward.  his Son and Heir. Which Edward Married Anne Daughter to Sir Heneage Finche of 〈◊〉, in Com. Midd. Knight, sometime Recorder of the City of London; by whom he had Issue one Son, called Heneage, who died young.   

St. john Lord Tregoz.  
[2 Car. 1.]  
A Branch of the ancient Family of St. john of Ble●sho, in Com. Bedf. was Sir Oliver St. john, of Lyddiard- Tregoz Knight and Baronet; who by Letters Patents, bearing date 3 jan. 18 jac. was Created 
a Pat. 18 Jac. p. 16.  Viscount Grandison of Lymerick in Ireland (by reason of his descent from an Heir Female of that House:) and, made Lord Deputy of that Realm. Whence he returned 
b Annal. R. Jac. per Camd.  in 20 jac. And, by Letters Patent, bearing date 21 Maii, 2 Car. 1. was advanced 
c Pat. 2 Car. 1. p. 14.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Tregoz of Highworth, in Com. Wilts.  
He Married 
d I. 8. in officio Arm. ●. 26. b.  john the Daughter and Heir to Henry Roydon of Batter●ey, in Com. Surr. Esq; Widow of William Holcroft: and departing 
e I. 8. in officio Arm. ●. 26. b.  this life without Issue, 30 Dec. an. 1630. (6 Car. 1.) being then seventy years of age, was buried 
f I. 8. in officio Arm. ●. 26. b.  in the Chancel there.   

Dudley Lord Carlton, Viscount Dorchester.  
[2 Car. 1.]  
THis Dudley Carlton, Son 
a I. 8. in offi●io Arm. f. 2. b.  of Anthony Carlton, of Baldwin- Brightwell in Com. Oxon., Esq and there born 
b I. 8. in offi●io. Arm. f. 2. b.  10 Martii, an. 1573. (16 Eliz.) was Knighted 
c MS. in officio Arm.  by King james at Win●●or ... junii an. 1610. (8 jac.) And afterwards, being Vice-Chamberlain 
d I. 8. ut s●pra.  to King Charles the First, was employed Ambassador 
e I. 8. ut s●pra. ; First to ●enice; next 
f I. 8. ut s●pra.  to the Duke of Saboy; and advanced 
g Pat. 2 Car. 1. p. 17.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, 22 Maii 2 Car. 1. by the name of Lord Carlton of I●●bercourt, in Com. Surr. The next year following he accompanied 
h Pat. 3 Car. 1. p. 3.  Sir William Seagar Knight, then Garter principal King of Arms, unto Henry Prince of Aurange, with the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter. And, upon the 25 th' of july 4 Car. 1. was Created i Viscount Dorchester of Dorchester, in Com. Oxon. Also, upon the 18 th' of December, Constituted 
k Ibid. p. 28.  one of the King's Principal Secretaries of State.  
He Married 
l I. 8. ut supra.  two Wives; First Anne Daughter and Coheir of George Gerard, second Son to Sir William Gerard of Dorney in Com. Buck. Knight, by whom he had Issue 
m I. 8. ut supra.  Henry who died in his Infancy. Secondly 
n I. 8. ut supra.  Anne, Daughter of Sir Henry Glemham of Glemham, in Com. Suff. Knight, Widow of Paul Viscount Banning: and departing 
o I. 8. ut supra.  this life at his House in Westminster, 15 Febr. an. 1631. (7 Car. 1.) was buried 
p I. 8. ut supra.  in St. Paul's Chapel, within the Abbey Church there, where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory; leaving his Lady great with Child. Which Child, being afterwards born a Daughter 
q Ib. 71 b. , and called Frances, died 
r Ib. 71 b.  young.   

Tufton Earl of Thanet.  
[2 Car. 1.]  
THat this Family of Tufton, originally assuming 
a Ex autogr. praen●b. Nich. Co. Thaneti.  its surname, from a place long since written Toketon, but of later Ages Tufton, in the Parish of Northjam in Com. Suss. (which to this day is possessed 
b Ex autogr. praen●b. Nich. Co. Thaneti.  by the principal branch thereof) hath been of great Antiquity in those parts, appeareth by sundry old Evidences, whereof some be without date. Likewise, that they were 
c Ibid.  Lords of Syleham in the Parish of Raynham in Kent, and other Lands of good value, both in that County and Sussex: as also Benefactors to the Hospital of St. Bartholomew at Rye, by the gift 
d Ibid.  of certain Lands in Ewehurst thereto.  
Of which, was Roger de Toketon, who in 30 E. 1. Married 
Ibid.  julian the Sister of Sir john Campain Knight. From whom descended 
f Ibid.  john Tufton of Hothfeild, in Com. Cantii Esq, Sheriff 
g Ibid.  of that County in 4 Eliz. and departing 
h Ibid.  this life in the ninth year of that Queen's Reign, was buried at Hoth●eild; leaving Issue 
i Ibid.  by Mary his Wife, Daughter to Sir john Baker of Sittinghurst in the same County Knight, john his Son and Heir, and one Daughter called Cecelie, Married to Sir Thomas Saundes Knight.  
Which john underwent the Sheriffalty 
k Ibid.  for that County of Kent in 18 Eliz. And, being a person of great worth, received 
l MS. in offic. Armorum.  the honour of Knighthood by King james, upon the eleventh of May, in the first year of his Reign: as also the dignity 
m Pat. 9 Jac▪ p. 45.  of Baronet upon the first erection of that degree▪ viz. 19 junii 9 jac.  
This Sir john Tufton Married 
n Ex stemmate.  two Wives; First Olympia the Daughter and Heir to Christopher Blower of Raynham Esq,, by whom he had Issue 
o Ex stemmate.  three Daughters; Anne Married to Francis Tresham of Ru●hton, in Com. Northt. Esq; Elizabeth who died young, and Margaret Wedded to Sir Thomas Carill of Shipley, in Com. Suss. Knight. To his second Wife he Married Christian, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Humphrey Brown Knight, one of the Justices of the Court of Common-pleas; on whom he begot these six Sons, viz. Nicholas (afterwards Earl of 〈◊〉) john, Sir Humphrey Tufton of the Mote, near Maidst●r, Knight and Baronet; Richard, Sir William Tufton Baronet, and Thomas. Likewise four Daughters; Cecilie first Married to Sir Edward Hungerford Knight, afterwards to Francis Earl of Rutland; Mary to Sir Henry Constable of Burton- Constable, in Com. Ebor. Knight, afterwards Viscount Dunbar in Scotland; Anne and Elizabeth who both died young: And departing 
p Ibid.  this life upon the second day of April An. 1624. (22 jac.) lieth buried 
q Ibid.  in the Parish Church at Hothfeild.  
To whom succeeded Nicholas his Son and Heir▪ which Nicholas having been Knighted 
r MS. in offic. Arm.  at Newcastle upon Tine, 13 Apr. an. 1603. (King james coming then first into England:) in consideration of his great merits, was by Letters Patents 
s Pat. ● Ca● 1. p. 5. , bearing date the first of November 2 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Tufton of Tufton in Sussex: and, upon the fifth of August 4 Car. 1. Created 
t Pat. 4 Ca●. 1. p. 39  Earl of Thanet (an Isle in Kent.)  
This Nicholas took to Wife 
u Ex stemmate.  the Lady Frances, Daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter; and by her had Issue 
x Ex stemmate.  four Sons; William who died in his Childhood; john, who afterwards succeeded him in his Honours, Nicholas, and Cecil: and nine Daughters; Elizabeth Married to Sir Edward Dering of Surrenden● Dering in Com. Cantii Knight and Ba●onet; Frances who died Unmarried; Dorothy Wife of Sir Ralph Ashton of ... in Com. Lanc. Knight. Marry Married to Sir Edward Bishop of Parham in Com. Suss. Knight, Anne, and Alice, who died young; Diana Wife of Robert Curson, Son and Heir to Sir john Curson of Water fiery in Com. Oxon. Knight. Cecelie who die●● Unmarried; and Christian Wedded to Milward Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Milward of 〈◊〉 in Com. Derb. Knight.  
He departed 
y Ibid.  this life upon the last day of june an. 1632. (8 Car. 1.) and was buried 
z Ibid.  in the Parish Church of Raynham beforementioned.  
To him succeeded john his eldest surviving Son, who Married Margaret the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs to Richard late Earl of Dorset, by Anne his Wife, Daughter and sole Heir to George Earl of Cumberland: and by her had Issue six Sons; viz. Nicholas, john, Richard, Thomas, Sackvile; and George, who serving in the Wars of the Count-Palatine of the Rhine, died of a wound which he there received. As also six Daughters; Anne who died young; Margaret Married to George now Lord Coventrie; Frances to Henry Drax of Boston, in Com. Linc. Esq, Cecilie to Christopher now Lord Hatton; Mary to William Son and Heir to Sir William Walter of Saresden in Com. Oxon. Baronet, and Anne to Samuel Grimston, Son and Heir to Sir Herbotle Grimston Baronet, Master of the Rolls.  
This john Earl of Thanet, died upon the seventh of May, an. 1664. and was buried at Raynham. To whom succeeded Nicholas his Son and Heir, who Married Elizabeth Daughter to Richard Earl of Burlington.   

William Earl of Craven.  
[2 Car. 1.]  
THis William, being Son and Heir to Sir William Craven Knight (Merchant-Taylor 
a Stow's Survey p. 594. b. , and Lord Mayor 
b Stow's Survey p. 594. b.  of London in an. 1611. 9 jac.) in his youth much affecting Military exercises, was sent to the Wars of Germany by King Charles the first; where he served under that great Soldier, Gustavus Adolphus, than King of Sweden: and, afterwards in the Netherlands, under Henry Prince of Orange. In which valiant adventures, he gained such Honour; as that, upon his return, he was by the same King Charles, worthily raised 
c Pat. 2 Car. p. 5.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Craven of Hampsted- Marshal, in Com. Berks. 12 Martii 2 Car. 1. with remainder, for want of Issue Male of his own Body, to john Craven, and Thomas Craven his Brothers, successively; and to the Heirs Male of their Bodies.  
And, since that; having in the time of the late unhappy troubles, in this Realm, when his Majesty King Charles the first, (of blessed memory) became distressed by that shameful defection of many of his own subjects, manifested his Loyalty to him, in divers considerable supplies; as also to our present Sovereign King Charles the second, in his greatest necessities; was by other Letters Patents, bearing date 16 Martii 16 Car. 2. advanced to certain higher degrees of Honour; viz. to the title of Viscount Craven of U●fington, in the same County of Berks. and Earl of Craven, of Craven, in Com. Ebor.  
And, by reason, that both those his Brothers were then dead without Issue; with remainder of that Title of Lord Craven of Hampsted- Marshal, for lack of Issue Male of his own Body lawfully Begotten, to Sir William Craven of Lenchwike, in Com. Wigorn. Knight; and to the Heirs Male of his Body: and, for default of such Issue, to Sir Anthony Craven Knight, Brother to the same Sir William, and to the Issue Male of his Body.  
And afterwards; by reason that the Issue Male of the said Sir William Graven of Lenchwike Knight was then extinct; in case of failer of Issue Male, from the before specified Sir Anthony Craven Knight; by other Letters Patents, bearing date 11 December 17 Car. 2. obtained a farther grant; that the said title of Lord Craven of Hamp●ted- Marshal, should remain unto Sir William Craven Knight, Son of Sir Thomas Craven, Brother to the said Sir Anthony; and to the Heirs Male of his Body, for ever.   

john Lord Craven of Ryton.  
THis john, the next Brother in seniority to the before-specified William Earl of Craven; having a great esteem from the late King Charles the First of blessed memory; was, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 21 Martii, in the eighteenth year of his reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Craven of Ryton in Com. Salop. he married Elizabeth Daughter to William Spenser, but died without Issue.   

Brudnell Earl of Cardigan.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
OF this Family, whose chief seat hath for divers ages been at Dene, in th● East part of Northamptonshire, was Robert Brud●nel; 
Robert.  who being a person learned in the Laws, was called 
a O●ig. Ju●●d. in chron. p. 77.  to the state and degree of a Sergeant, in the beginning of Michaelmas Term 20 H. 7. and immediately thereupon (viz. 25 Oct.) made 
b Pat. 20 Jac. p. 1. m. 9  the King's Sergeant. Shortly after which, in 1 H. 8. he was constituted 
c Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 2. m. 31.  one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas; and in 12 H. 8. Chief Justice 
d Pat. 12 H. 8. p. 2.  of that Court.  
This Robert, by Margaret his Wife, Cousin 
e Ex script. Tho. nuper Co. Cardigan.  and Coheir to the valiant Sir Berti●e Entwysel Knight, Viscount of Brickbee in Normandy (and slain in the Battle of St. Alban in the time of King Henry the sixth) had Issue 
f Ex script. Tho. nuper Co. Cardigan.  Sir Thomas Brudnel 
Thomas.  Knight; and he Robert 
g Ex script. Tho. nuper Co. Cardigan. ; and he Thomas 
h Ex script. Tho. nuper Co. Cardigan.  Brudnel of Dene Esq who upon the 29 th' of june an. 1611. (9 jac.) was one of that number, whom King james then raised 
i Pat. 9 Jac. p 45.  to the degree of Baronet (at that time first instituted:) By reason whereof upon the 9 th' of April an. 1612. (10 jac.) he received the Honour of Knighthood 
k MS. in offic. Arm. , at White-Hall.  
And being a person generally learned, and otherwise excellently qualified, was by Leters Patent, bearing date at Westminster 26 Apr. 3 Car. 1. advanced 
l Pat. 3 Car. 1. p. 6.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Brudnell of Stanton- Wivill, in Com. Leic. unto which King (of blessed memory) in the time of the late troubles, he did abundantly manifest his Loyalty, by raising of Soldiers, and contributing what else he could to his aid, in his Garrisons of Newark, Lincoln, and Here●ord, for which, afterwards, upon the prevailing of his adversaries, he suffered a tedious imprisonment.  
In consideration therefore of these his great services and merits, he was upon the happy restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, by Letters Patents, bearing date 20 Apr. in the 13 th' year of his reign (three days before his Royal Coronation) advanced to the degree of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Cardigan. And departed this life upon the ... day of April an. 1664. being then above 80 years of age. Whereupon he was buried at Dene with his Ancestors; leaving Issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter of Sir Thomas Tr●sham of Rushton in Com. Northt. Knight, two Sons, Robert his Son and Heir, and Edmund, who died unmarried; and one Daughter, called Mary, married to john Constable of Bu●ton- Constable in Holderness, Viscount Dunbar, in Scotland.  
Which Robert, 
Robert.  now Earl of Cardigan, married two Wives, First Marry, Daughter of Henry Constable Viscount Dunbar; by whom he had Issue Mary a Daughter, married to the Earl of Kenowle in Scotland. He secondly married Anne Daughter of Thomas Viscount Savage; by whom he hath had Issue two Sons, Francis called Lord Brudnell; and joseph, who died in his Infancy; and three Daughters; Anna Maria married to Francis Earl of Shrewsbury; Catherine and Dorothy the Wife of Charles Earl of Westmoreland.   

Bellasyse Viscount Fauconbridge.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
OF this Family, which hath been of great Antiquity in the Northern parts of this Realm (specially in the Bishopric of Durham) was Sir Henry Belasyse of Newborough, in Com. Ebor. Knight, Son and H●ir to Sir William Belasyse of Newborough Knight. Which Sir Henry, in 9 jac. (29 junii) was made 
a Pat. 9 Jac. p. 45.  a Baronet: and by Ursula his Wife, Daughter 
b Inscrip. Tumuli in Ecc. Cath. ●bor.  to Sir Thomas Fairfax of Denton, in Com. Ebor. Knight, had Issue Thomas. 
Thomas.  Which Thomas, for his great merits, having been, by Letters Patents, bearing date 25 M●ii 3 Car. 1. advanced 
c Pat. 3. Car. 1. p. ●6.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord F●uconberge; faithfully adhered to that King, in the times of the late unhappy troubles: In consideration whereof, he was, by Letters Patents 
d 〈…〉 , bearing date at Oxford, 31 jan. 18 Car. 1. Created Viscount Fauconberge of Henknowle, in the Bishopric of Durham: And by Barbara his Wife, Daughter to Sir Henry Cholmley of Roxby, in Com. Ebor. Knight and Baronet, had Issue two Sons, Henry and john; and five Daughters▪ Margaret, Married to john Lord Darcie of Ast●n; Marry to Sir Edward Osburne of Ki●eton, in Com. Ebor. Baronet; Barbara to Sir Henry Slyng●sby of S●ry●en in Com. Ebor. Baronet; Ursula to Sir Walter Vav●sor of Haselwode in Com. Ebor. Knight; and Frances to Sir Thomas Ingram of Shiriff-Hoton Knight, a younger Son to Sir Arthur Ingram of Temple-Newsom in Com. Ebor. Knight: and departing this life in an. 1652. was buried in the Parish Church of Co●kswould in Com. Ebor.  
Which Henry, dying before his Father, left Issue by Grace his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Thomas Barton of Smi●●ells, in Com. Lanc. Esq four Sons; Thomas now Viscount Fauconbridge, Henry, who died in his youth, Sir Roland Belasyse Knight of the Bath; and john, who died young: And four Daughters; Grace Married to George Viscount Castleton in Ireland; Frances to Sir Henry jones of Aston, in Com. Oxon. Knight; Arbella to Sir William Frankland of ●hur●ily in Com. Ebor. Baronet; and Barbara to Walter, a younger Son to Sir Robert Strickland of Si●er in Com. Westmorl. Knight.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  so succeeding his Grandfather in his Honours, is now Captain of the Guard of Pensioners to his Majesty King Charles the Second; and Married Mildred Daughter to Nicholas Viscount Castleton.  
¶ The second Son to the before-specified Thomas Viscount Fauconbridge, Called john; 
john Lord Be●asyse.  faithfully also adhering to the late King Charles (of blessed Memory) at such time, as through the influence of a predominant party in the late Long Parliament, great Forces were ready to march against him; raised and brought 
e 〈…〉  to Nottingham, upon the erection of his Royal Standard there, in August an. 1642. a complete Regiment of stout Foot-soldiers: with which, fight 
f 〈…〉  valiantly on his behalf, in the Battles of kineton, and Brain●ford; as also in the storming of Bristol, and Battle of Newberie; he was, in consideration thereof, advanced 
g 〈…〉  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Belasyse of Worlaby, in Com. Linc. by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 27 jan. 20 Car. 1. He was likewise in farther consideration of his eminent services in those times, made Lieutenant-General of the Counties of York, Nottingham, Lincoln, and Derby, Governor of the City of York, and Garrison of Newark upon ●rent; as also Captain General of his Majesty's Guards. And by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, constituted Captain-General of his Forces in Africa, and Governor of ●angier: Also Lord Lieutenant of the East-Riding of Yorkshire, Governor of Hull, and Captain of his Guard of Gentlemen-Pensioners: But making scruple at the Oath enjoined by Act of Parliament in an. 1672. to be taken by all such as did then or should hereafter bear any Office under his Majesty, he resigned all those his Commands, as followeth; viz. his Government of ●angier to the Earl of Middleton; His Lieutenancy of the East-Riding of Yorkshire, and Government of Hull, to the Duke of Monmouth: his Captainship of the Pensioners, to his Nephew Thomas Viscount Fauconbridge; and a Regiment of Foot (raised during the late Wars with the Dutch) to the Earl of Northampton.  
This john Lord Belasyse Married three Wives; First jane the D●ughter and Heir to Robert Butler of Woodhall, in Com. Hertf. Knight, by whom he had Issue one Son, called Henry, made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; and one Daughter called Mary Married to Robert Viscount Dunbar in Scotland.  
To his second Wife he Married Anne Daughter and Coheir to Sir Robert Crane of Chilton in Com. Suff. Knight, Widow of Sir William Airmine of Osgod●y in Com. Linc. Baronet.  
He lastly Married the Lady Anne, Daughter to john late Marquis of Winchester, by whom he hath Issue three Daughters, Honora, Barbara, and Katherine.  
Which Sir Henry (his Son and Heir) Married twice; First Rogersa Rogers, Daughter and Coheir (with her Sister Elizabeth Duchess of Richmund and Lenox) to Francis Rogers of Brianston in Com. Dors. Esq: And afterwards S●san, Daughter and Coheir to Sir William Airmine of Osgodby in Com. Linc. Baronet, by whom he had Issue Henry his only Son; and departed this life in an. 1668.   

Lord Lovelace.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
IN 3 Car. 1. Sir Richard Lovelace 
Richard.  Knight, Son o● Richard Lovelace of Hurley in Com. Berks. Esq was by Letters Patent, bearing date 31 Maii, 3 Car. 1. advanced 
a Pat. ● Ca● 1. p. 11.  to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Lovelace of Hurl●y. Which place had heretofore been a Religious 〈◊〉 o● 〈◊〉 Monks, and a Cell to 〈◊〉- Abbey. H● M●r●ed 
b 〈…〉  to his first Wife Katherine Daughter of George Hill (Widow of William Hide of Kingston- L'isle in Com. Berks. Esq) but by her had no Issue: and to his second Wife Margaret the sole Daughter and Heir to William Dodsworth Citizen of London; by whom he had Issue 
c 〈…〉  two Sons; john and Francis; and two Daughters; Elizabeth Married to Henry Martin of Langworth, in Com. Berks. Esq, Son and Heir to Sir Henry Martin Knight, then Judge of the Court of Admiralty; and Margaret to Sir George Stonehouse of Radley, in Com. Berks. Baronet. And departed this life 22 Apr. an. 1634. (10 Car. 1.) To whom succeeded john 
john.  his Son and Heir; who took to Wife the Lady Anne Daughter of Thomas Earl of Cleveland; and departing this life at Woodstoke Manor in Com. Oxon. 25 Sept. an. 1670. was buried at Hurley before-specified, leaving Issue john his only surviving Son, who succeeded him in his Honour. And three Daughters; Anne who died Unmarried; Margaret Married to Sir William Noel of Kirkby- Malory in Com. Leic. Baronet; and Dorothy to Henry Drax a Merchant in Barbados, Son of Sir james Drax Knight.  
Which john 
john.  took to Wife Martha, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Edmund Pie of Bradenham, in Com. Buck. Baronet, by whom he hath had Issue one Son, called john, who died in his Infancy; and three Daughters; Anne, Martha, and Catherine.   

Pierpont Earl of Kingston, and Marquis of Dorchester.  
[3 Car. 1]  
THat the Ancestor of this long continuing and eminent Family, ●obert de Pierpont, 
●obert.  being of French extraction, came first into England, at the time of the Norman Conquest, is clear enough: For, by the general Survey, taken shortly after, it is evident 
a 〈…〉 , that he was then possessed of the Lordships of Henestede, and ●retham in Suffolk; and that he held them of the famous William Earl Warren, one of the chiefest of th●se Nobles, that accompanied the Victorious Norman Duke, in his signal Expedition hither. And, though none of the Descendants of this Robert, did arrive to the dignity of Peerage, till of late years; yet were they persons of great note throughout all succeeding times. For, besides these Lordships in Com. Suff. and Herst in Sussex, with other Lands of great extent in that County, amounting 
b 〈…〉  to ten Knights Fees held 
c 〈…〉  of those Earls; it appears 
d 〈…〉 , that in 12 H. 2. another Robert 
〈◊〉  of this Line, held one Knight's Fee in Lincolnshire, of the Bishop of Lincoln, de veteri Feoffamento; that is to say, whereof his Ancestor had been enfeoffed in the time of King Henry the First: and gave 
e 〈…〉  the Lordship of Haliwell (a place sometime famous for the many Pilgrimages made thither) unto the Monks of Ba●ingwerk in Flyntshire (near at hand) by the consent of Ranulph Earl of Chester, it being of his Fee.  
Also, that after him, in 23 H. 3. there having been a great Suit 
f 〈…〉  at Law, betwixt Simon d● Pierpont, and William then Earl W●rren, touching Free-Warren in the Lordships of this Simon, 
Simon.  at Herst (since called Herst- Pierpont) and Go●●brig, in Com. Suss. they came to an Accord 
g 〈…〉 . Whereupon that Earl, in consideration 
h 〈…〉  of a Goshawk, given to this Simon; obtained leave 
i 〈…〉  for himself and his Heirs, to hunt the Buck, Do, Hart, Hynd, Hare, Fox, Goat, Ca●, or any other Wild Beast in any of those Lands.  
To which Simon succeeded another Robert, 
Robert.  whose Loyalty to King Henry the Third (when he became much distressed through the potency of those turbulent-spirited Barons of that Age) is no less remarkable than the greatness of his Estate, at that time: For 
k ●la●s. ●9 H. ●. in dorsom. 6.  fight valiantly, on his behalf, in the Battle of Lewes (48 H. 3.) and being there, with the King himself and Prince Edward, taken 
l ●la●s. ●9 H. ●. in dorsom. 6.  Prisoner, he was put to no less than seven hundred Marks Fine 
m ●la●s. ●9 H. ●. in dorsom. 6. , for his Ransom; and, for the payment thereof, besides his own Bond constrained to bring in W●l●r●n de Munceaus for security 
n ●la●s. ●9 H. ●. in dorsom. 6. . But the King, within sixteen Months after, happily recovering his Rights, in that memorable Battle of E●esham, acquitted 
o ●la●s. ●9 H. ●. in dorsom. 6.  them both (as he had good cause) from-that great obligation.  
After him, I meet with Henry 
henry.  (a person of great note in that time;) who, in 8 E. 1. having lost his Seal, came into the Chancery then at Lincoln, upon Monday the Morrow of the Octaves of St. Mic●ael, and made publication 
† Claus. 8 E. ●. in dorsom. ●.  thereof; protesting that if any one should find it, and Seal therewith, after that day, that the Instrument so sealed ought not to be of any validity. which Henry Married 
* Ex ●●em. ma●e.  Annora the sole Daughter and Heir to Michael Mal●ers, Lord of H●lme, and other Lands of great extent in Com. Nott. And shortly after him another Simon. 
Simon.   
Which Simon in 32 E. 1. was one of those, who by a special Writ 
† Ro●. Vas●. 2● E. 1. in dorso m. 8. , bearing date upon the eighth day of june, had Summons, amongst the Barons of this Realm, to repair with all speed to the King, wheresoever he should then be in England, ●o treat of certain weighty affairs, relating to his and their Honour; the Sheriffs of every County, having also Command 
* Claus. 22 E, 1. m. 6. , to cause two Knights for each Shire; as also two Citizens and two Burgesses for each City and Burrow, to attend the King at the same time, ad consulendum, & consentiendum, to advise and consent for themselves and the commonalty of their respective Shires, Cities, and Burroughs unto what the Earls, Barons and Nobles should at that time ordain: the chief occasion of convening that Parliament, being (as it seems) in reference to the King's Expedition into France: for it appears 
p Rot. Vas●. 〈…〉 , that not only all the great men so summoned (whereof this Simon was one) but divers other, were thereupon required to fit themselves with Horse and Arms, and to attend the King at Por●smouth, upon the first of September next following, thence to Sail with him into Gas●oine.  
After this, I find another Robert de 〈◊〉 
Robert.  (Brother I suppose to this Simon) who, in 34 E. 1. was of the retinue 
q Rot. ●co●. 34 ●. 1. m 4.  with Edward Prince of Wales, in that notable Expedition then made into Scotland; and in 3 E. 2. again 
r Rot. Scoc. 3 E. 2. m. 5.  in those Wars. Which Robert in 8 E. 2. had also summons ˢ (with divers eminent persons of that time) to be at Newcastle upon ●ine, on the Festival of the blessed Virgin's Assumption, well accoutred with Horse and Arms, to restrain the Hostilities of the Scots. And in 9 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
t Cart. 9 E. 2. n. 46.  for Free-Warren, in all his Demesn-Lands, within his Lordships of Holme, Holbeck- Woodhouse's, Landeford, and Weston, in Com. Nott. as also in those of Northaneston, Southaneston, and ●reton in Com. Ebor. In 11 E. 2. he was made 
u Pa●. 11 E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  Governor of the Castle at Newark upon ●rent. And in 1 E. 3. (amongst other the great men of that age) had summons 
x Claus. 1 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2. in dorso.  to be at Newcastle upon ●ine, on Monday next after Ascension-Day, to restrain the Incursions of the Scots. Also, in 7 E. 3. in consideration 
y Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 6.  of his special services in those Wars of Scotland, he obtained a general pardon 
z Rot. Scoc. 7 E. 3. m. 6. , for all Trespasses by him done in the Forest of Shirewood, as well in Vert as Venison.  
Next to him, in 33 E. 3. Sir Edmund de Pierpont 
edmund.  Knight, being in the Wars of France, served 
a 〈…〉  in the retinue with Henry Duke of Lancaster; but was there taken Prisoner 
b 〈…〉 .  
Some Ages afterwards Henry Pierpont 
Henry.  Esq, in recompense 
c Pa●. 5 E 4. p. 2. m. 30.  of his frequent and faithful services to King Edward the Fourth, against the Lancastri●ns, obtained a grant 
d Pa●. 5 E 4. p. 2. m. 30.  in special Tail, of the third part of the Manor of S●aveley, with the advouson of the Church (in Com. Derb.) then in the Crown by the Attainder of john Lord Clifford. And in 6 H. 8. Sir William Pierpont 
William.  Knight obtained a confirmation 
e Pa●. 6 ●. 8. p. 1.  for Free-Warren in all his Lordships and Lands of Holme juxta Nottingham, Holbek- Woodhouse's, Landeford, and Weston before-specified. So likewise 
f I●. m. 5.  in those of Northan●ston, and ●reton, in Com. Ebor.  
To whom succeeded George 
George.  his Son and Heir; who, in 32 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the Monasteries, purchased 
g Pa●. 32 ●. 8. p. 8.  the Manors of Bondbuske, Langwe●h, and another Manor called Howbek- Woodhouses in Com. Nott. parcel of the possessions of the Abbot and Covent of Wel●ek. Likewise 
h Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 16.  the Manors of Scarcliffe and Palterton, in Com. D●rb. belonging to the Monastery of newsted. And having received the honour of Knighthood 
i 〈…〉 , upon Tuesday 22 Febr. at the Tower of London, in 1 E. 6. (two days after that King's Coronation) departed 
k 〈…〉  this life 21 Martii. ● Eliz. being then seized 
l 〈…〉  of the Manors of Holme- Pierpont, ●odgrave, Barton, in the Beans, Clipston, Sn●yuton, Wydme●p●le, Westo●, B●ndbusk, Landward, ●owbek, and C●kney, with divers other Lands, and advousons of Churches; leaving 
m 〈…〉  H●nry 
henry.  his Son and Heir xxi. years of age, and upwards.  
Which Henry was also a Knight; and by Frances his Wife 
n 〈…〉 , eldest Daughter to Sir William Cavendish of Charswo●th, in Com. Derb. Knight (Sister to Willi●m Earl of Devon.) le●t Issue Robert 
Robert Earl of ●ingston.  his Son and Heir, in his youth a Fellow-Commoner in 〈…〉 Oxon. who being a person of excellent parts and ample Fortune, was, by Letters-Patent, bearing date 29 junii, 3 Car. 1. advanced 
o Pat. 3 Car. 1. p. 24.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Pi●rpont of Holme- Pierpont in Com. Nott. and Vicoun● N●wark: and upon the 25th of july the next ensuing year, was Created 
p Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  Earl of Kingston upon Null.  
This Robert, giving many testimonies of his Loyalty, to his late Majesty King Charles the First, upon the very beginning of the late great Rebellion; had thereupon, first Commission to raise a Regiment of twelve hundred Foot for his service; and soon after that was Constituted Lieutenant General of all his Forces within the Counties of Lincoln, Rutland, Huntingdon, Cambridge, and Norfolk: But upon the assault of Eaynesborough in Com. Linc. by the Parliament●Forces, fortuned to be there taken Prisoner 30 julii an. 1643. which being discerned by those of the King's party, then near at hand, they stoutly endeavoured his rescue, but with ill success; for he lost his life therein, by the casual shot of a Bullet, against those who were carrying him away, by Barge, towards Hull.  
This noble Earl left Issue by Gertrude his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Henry Talbot, third Son to George Earl of Shrewsbury, five Sons; Henry, who succeeded him in his Honours, William Pierpont of thoresby in Com. Nott. Francis Pierpont of Nottingham; As also Gervase and George. And two Daughters; Frances, who died in his life time; and Elizabeth.  
Which Henry, 
Henry Marquess of Dorches●er.  most loyally attending the said King Charles the First, in his Garrison at Oxford, and sundry other places, in the late perilous and troublesome times, being one of his Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council; was, in respect thereof, and other his great Merits, by Letters Patent, bearing date 25 Martii, in the twentieth year of his Reign, raised to an higher degree of Honour▪ by the Title of Marquis of Dorchester, in Com. Dors.  
He first Married Cecelie, Daughter to Paul Viscount Banning: and by her had Issue two Daughters; the Lady Anne, and Lady Grace. And afterwards the Lady Katherine, Daughter to james late Earl of Derby; by whom he had Issue one Son, called Henry, who died in his Infancy.  
¶ Of the other Sons to the before-specified Earl, William Pierpont of thoresby (the second) Married Elizabeth, Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Harris of ●onge-Castle, in Com. Salop. Baronet; by whom he hath had Issue five Sons; 1. Robert, who Married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir john Evelyn of Dene, in Com. Wilts. Knight, and died in his life time, leaving Issue Robert a Son▪ and a Daughter called Gertrude: 2. Henry, who died unmarried; William who died in his Infancy; George, and Gervase: and five Daughters; Frances Married to Henry Earl of Ogle, Son and Heir to William Duke of Newcastle; Eleanore, and Margaret, who died in their Infancy; Grace Wedded to Gilbert now Earl of Clare, and Gertrude to George Viscount Halifax.   

Lord Hervey of Kidbroke.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
IN an. 1619. (17 jac.) Sir William Hervey of Kidbroke, in Com. Cantii Knight (descended 
a Ex stemmate.  from an ancient Family of that name, which were possessors of ●hirley in Com. Bedf.) was advanced 
b Pat. 17 ●ac.  to the degree of a Baronet, upon the one and thirtieth day of May the same year; with remainder to William his Son, and the H●irs Male of his Body: also shortly after that, to the dignity of Lord Hervey of Rosse, in the County of Wexford in Ireland: And lastly, by reason of his eminent services at home and abroad, both in the times of King james and King Charles the First, as well in Council, as in the Wars, and other Foreign Expeditions, was created 
c Pa●. 3 Car. 1. p. 6.  a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord H●rvey of Kidbroke, with the like remainder as abovesaid, as by certain Letters Patents, bearing date 7 Febr. 3 Car. 1. appeareth.  
This William Lord Hervey married 
d Ex stemmate.  two Wives, first Mary Daughter of Anthony Viscount Mountag● Widow of Henry Earl of Southampton; but by her had no Issue. Secondly Cordellia, Daughter and Coheir to Brian Anslow of Lewsham in Com. Cantii. Esq by whom he had Issue 
e Ex stemmate.  three Sons; William slain in the German-Wars; as also john and Henry, who died young: and two Daughters; Elizabeth married to john Hervey of Ickworth, in Com. Suff. Esq now Treasurer to her Majesty Queen Catherine; and Helen who died unmarried: and departed this life ... junii an. 1642.   

Viscount Bayning.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
UPon the 24th of Sept. an. 1612. (10 jac.) Paul Bayning of Bentley- parva, in Com. Essex Esq (Son to Paul Bayning, 
Paul.  Sheriff 
† S●ow's Survey p. 591.  of London in an. 1593. (35 Eliz.) was advanced 
a Pat. de eodem anno.  to the dignity of a Baronet: and upon the 27th of February 3 Car. 1. to 
b Pat. 3 Car. 1. p. 36.  the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Baron Bayning of Horkes●ey, in Com. Essex; as also on the eighth of March next following, to 
c Ib. p. 6.  that of Viscount Bayning of Sudbury, in Com. Suff.  
This Paul married 
d ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 24. ●.  Anne Daughter to Sir Henry Glemham of Glemham in Com. Suff. Knight; and dying 
e ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 24. ●.  at his own House in Mark-lane, within the City of London 29 julii an. 1629 (5 Car. 1.) was buried 
f ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 24. ●.  in the Church of St. Olave Hartstreet London; leaving Issue 
g ●. 8. in offic. Arm. f. 24. ●.  Paul his Son and Heir thirteen years of age; and four Daughters; cecily Married to Henry Viscount Newarke, eldest Son to Robert Earl of Kingston; Anne to Henry Murray one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to King Charles the First; afterwards created 
h 〈…〉  Vicountess Banning of Foxley, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster 17 Martii 26 Car. 2. Mary first to William Viscount Grandison, afterwards to Christopher Earl of Anglesey: and Elizabeth to Francis Lord Dacres.  
Which Paul 
Paul.  married 
i 〈…〉  Penelope, sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Naunton Knight, Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries: and by her having Issue 
k 〈…〉  one Daughter named Anne, died 
l ●. 8. in offic. Ar●. f. 61. b.  at Bentley-Hall in Essex, 11 junii 1638. leaving her the said Penelope great with child of another, born after his death, and called Penelope.  
Which Anne, afterwards became the Wife to Aubrey Earl of Oxford; and Penelope of john Herbert the youngest Son to Philip, late Earl of P●mbroke and Montg●mery.   

Lord Maynard.  
[3 Car. 1.]  
IN 3. Car. 1. Sir William Maynard 
William.  Knight, Son and Heir to Henry Maynard of Eston● parv● in Com. Essex, by Susan his Wife, Daughter and Coheir to Thomas Pearson Esq Usher of the Court of Star-Chamber, having first been dignified 
a Pat. 9 Jac. p. 45.  with the title of Baronet 29 junii an. 1611. (9 jac.) next with that of Lord Maynard of Wickbow in Ireland; by Letters 
b Pa●. 18 Jac. p. 18.  Patent bearing date at Westminster 30 Maii 18 jac. (an. scil. 1620) in consideration of his farther merits, was by Letters Patents 
c Pat. 3 Car. 1. p. 11. , bearing date at Westminster upon the fourteenth day of March in the third year of King Charles the First, advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim in Com. Essex; otherwise called Little- Easton.  
This William married two Wives; First the Lady Frances Daughter to William Cavendish the first Earl of Devonshire of that Family, by whom he left no Issue surviving. Secondly Anne the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Anthony Everard of Langleis in Com. Essex Knight, by whom he left Issue one only surviving Son named William, who succeeded him in his Honours; and five Daughters; viz. Susan, jane, Anne, Elizabeth, and Mary; whereof the two eldest died unmarried: and of the rest Anne became the Wife of Sir Henry Wroth of Durance in Com. Midd. Knight; Elizabeth of john Wroth of Longhton in Com. Essex Esq and Mary of Sir Rap●e Bovey of Caxton, in Com. Cantabr. Knight: and departing this life upon the eighteenth day of December an. 1639. was buried in the Vault of the Parish-Church at Little- Estanes before mentioned.  
Which William 
William.  so succeeding him, is now controller of his Majesty's Household; and married two Wives; First Dorothy sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Banaster of Passenham in Com. Northampton Knight, by whom he hath Issue two Sons; Banaster Maynard, and William. Which William hath married the Lady Elizabeth Grey, Daughter to Henry late Earl of Kent.  
Surviving Dorothy his first Wife he hath since wedded the Lady Margaret Murray, youngest Daughter to james Earl of Dyzert in Scotland; and by her hath Issue one Son called Henry, and Elizabeth a Daughter.   

Lord Coventrie.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
THat the study and practise of our Common-Law, hath raised many Men to great Wealth and Honour, there is demonstration sufficient from sundry examples in all ages. Amongst which these of Thomas Coventrie the Father, and Thomas his Son are not the least. For of Thomas the Father [whose Birth was in Worcestershire, and descent 
† Ex stemmate.  from john Coven●rie Mercer (Son of William Coventrie of the City of Coventrie) Sheriff 
x Stow● S●●vey.  of London with Robert Whitington in an. 1416. (4 H. 5.) and Lord Mayor or 
y Stow● S●●vey.  of that City in an. 1425. (4 H. 6.) as also one of the 
z Mon●st. Angl. Vol. 3. p. 189. a.  Executors of Richard Whitington, founder of Whitington- College] I find; that, being a member of that honourable Society of the Inner-Temple London, he became so happy a proficient in his Studies there; as that in 38 Eliz. he was chosen 
a Orig. Jurid. p. 166.  Reader of that House, for the Autumn Lecture; though at that time hindered in performing the task, by reason 
b Orig. Jurid. p. 166.  of a great Plague, which then raged in London; so that he Read not till Lent 
c Orig. Jurid. p. 166.  next following. And, ascending still higher in esteem, in respect of his eminent knowledge, was elected 
d Ib. p. 99 in Chron.  to the state and degree of a Sergeant at Law, upon that Call in Easter-Term 1 jac. As also in 3 jac. to be the 
e Pat. 3 Jac p. 2.  King's Sergeant: and in Hillary Term, (before the end of that year) being constituted 
f Orig. Jurid. p. 171. ●.  one of the Justices for the Court of Common-Pleas, sat on that Bench till 
g Orig. Jurid. p. 171. ●.  xv Martini 4 jac. inclusive: but died shortly after, as it seems; leaving Thomas his Son and Heir, whom he had entered of that Inn of Court.  
Which Thomas, 
Thomas.  pursuing his Father's steps in those laudable Study's, was made choice 
h Ibid. p. 167.  of for the Autumn-Reader in 14 jac. being then Recorder 
i Ibid. p. 167.  of London. Also shortly after that the King's Solicitor 
k Pat. 14 Jac. p. 3. . And upon the 16. of March, before the end of that year, was Knighted 
† MS. in ●fficio Arm.  at ●heobalds. In 15 jac. being one of the Signior Benchers of that House, he underwent the office of Treasurer 
l Orig. Jurid. 171. ●.  there: and in 18 jac. was made the King's Attorney 
n Pat. 18 Jac. p. 1●.  General.  
Rising by these gradations; in 1 Car. (1 Nou.) he was advanced 
o Orig. Jurid. in Chron. p. 104.  to ●hat eminent Office of Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England, and upon the tenth of April 4 Car. 1. dignified 
p P●●. 4. Car. 1. p. 39  with the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of ●ord Coventrie of Ailesboro●gh, in Com. Wigorn. Aftter which, continuing in that Office with much Honour, for the full term of fifteen years and upwards, he departed 
q 〈…〉  this life at Durham-House in the Strand 14 jan. an. 1639. (15 Car. 1.) and was buried 
r 〈…〉  in the Parish Church of Crome- D'abitot in Com. Wigorn. leaving Issue 
s 〈…〉  by Sarah his first Wife, Daughter to Edward Sebright of Blacksall in Com. Wigorn. Esq Thomas his Son and Heir; and Elizabeth a Daughter, married to Sir john H●re of Stow- B●rdolf, in Com. Norfolk Knight. And 
t Ibid.  by Elizabeth his second Wife, Daughter to john Ardersey of Spurs●ow in Com. C●ster. Esq four Sons; john, Francis; Henry now one of his Majesty's Principal Secretary's of State, and Sir William Coventrie Knight. As also four Daughters; Anne married to Sir William Savile of 〈◊〉 in Com. Ebor. Baronet; Marry to Henry-Frederick thin, second Son to Sir Thomas Thynne of Lo●g-Lete, in Com. Wilts. Knight; Anne to Sir Anth●ny Ashley Cooper of Winburne St. Giles in Com. Dorset Baronet (since advanced to the titles of Baron Ashley, and Earl of Shaftsbu●y) and Dorothy to Sir john P●ckington of Westwood, in Com. Wigorn Baronet.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  (his Son and Heir) succeeding him in his Honour, married 
u Ibid.  Mary Daughter to Sir William Craven Knight, Lord Mayor of London in an. 1611. (9 jac.) and departed this life ... Oct. an. 1662. leaving Issue two Sons; Geo●ge, and Thomas, but no Daughter.  
Which George, 
Geo●ge.  now Lord Coventrie, married Ma●gar●t Daughter to john Earl of Thanked; and by her hath Issue john his only Son; and Margaret a Daughter.   

Weston Earl of Portland.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
IN an. 1619. (17 jac.) Sir Richard 
Richard.  Weston Knight, Son 
a Ex stem●mate.  and Heir to Sir Hierome Weston of Roxwell, in Com. Essex Knight, Son of Richard Weston, one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas from the first to the fourteenth year of Queen Eliz. reign (and descended 
b Ex stem●mate.  from the ancient Family of Weston, sometimes of Weston subtus Liziard in Com. Staff.) being a person of great abilities, was sent 
c Rushw. col●. p. 12.  Ambassador, with Sir Edward Conway, into Bohemia, to close up the breach betwixt the Emperor, and the Elector Palatine: and the next ensuing vear was himself employed 
d Howe● Ann.  to Brussels in Flanders, there to treat with the Ambassadors of the Emperor and King of Spain, touching the restitution of the Palatinate. Soon after which, he was made choice of, to be 
e Pat. 19 Jac. p. 1.  Chancellor and under-Treasurer of the Exchequer. Which Office he underwent, with such Wisdom and Integrity, that upon the twenty fifth of May 22 jac. he had a Commission 
f Pat. 22 Jac. p. 16.  to execute the Office of Treasurer of the Exchequer, during the King's pleasure.  
Which trust he performed so well, as that upon the thirteenth of April 4 Car. 1. he was advanced 
g Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Weston of Neyland: and on the fifteenth of july following constituted 
h Ibid. p. 25.  Lord Treasurer of England. Also upon the ninth of April 6 Car. 1. elected Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter: and on the 8 th' of February next following made 
i Pat. 6 Ca●. 1. p. 6.  Captain of the Isle of Wight. Lastly upon the 17 th' of February 8 Car. 1. created 
k Pat. 8 Ca●. 1. p. 2.  Earl of Portland.  
He married 
l ●. 8. in officio A●●. f. 49. a.  two Wives; First Elizabeth Daughter to William Pinchion of Wri●●le, in Com. Essex Esq by whom he had Issue 
m ●. 8. in officio A●●. f. 49. a.  one Son, called Richard, who died in his life time unmarried; and two Daughters; Elizabeth married to Sir john Nettervile Knight, Son and Heir to Nicholas Viscount Nettervile of Bameth in Ireland; and Mary to Walter Aston, Son and Heir to Sir Walter Aston Knight of the Bath and Baronet, Baron of Forfare in Scotland. He secondly married 
n Ibid. ● Ex stemmate.  Frances the Daughter to Nicholas Walgreve of Boreley in Com. Essex Esq by whom he had Issue 
o Ibid. ● Ex stemmate.  three Sons; Hierome, who succeeded him in his Honours, Benjamin, and Nicholas; and four Daughters; Anne married to Basil Lord F●ilding then Son and Heir to William Earl of Denbigh; Mary; Frances to Philip Draycote of Paynes●ey in Com. Staff. Esq and Catherine to Richard White of Hatton in Com. Essex Esq And departing 
p ●. 8. u● supra.  this life at Walingford- House in Westminster ... Martii an. 1634. was buried 
q ●. 8. u● supra.  at Winchester.  
To whom succeeded Hierome 
hierome.  his Son and Heir; who married the Lady Frances Stuart, Daughter to Esme Duke of Lenox; and by her had Issue, Charles, his Son ●nd Heir, and one Daugther, called Henrietta-Maria; and died 16 Martii an. 1662. Which Charles 
Charles,  succeeding him in his Honours, was slain in that great Naval Fight with the Dutch 3 junii an. 1665. without Issue. Whereupon, Thomas his Uncle became his successor in his Honours.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  Married Anne, the youngest Daughter of john Lord Butler of Bramfeild, Widow of Montjoy late Earl of Newpor●; but hath no Issue. So that Benjamin the Brother of this Earl Thomas (who hath taken to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Sheldon of Hou●y in Com. Leic. Esq Widow of Christopher late Earl of Anglesey) is his Heir Expectant.   

Goring Earl of Norwich.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
IN 4 Car. 1. Sir George Goring 
George.  of Hurst- Pierpont, in Com. Suss. Knight, Son of George Goring of Obingdene, in Com. Suss. Esq, one of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth by Anne his Wife, Daughter of Sir Henry Denny of Waltham in Com. Essex Knight, Sister to Edward Lord Denney; having been a faithful servant, first to Prince Henry, and afterwards to King james, was Knighted 
† MS. in officio A●●.  at Greenwich by that King, 7 Maii an. 1608. (6 jac.) and afterwards by Letters Patents, bearing date 14 Apr. 4 Car. 1. advanced 
a Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. ●9.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Goring of Hurst- Pierpont: and in 6 Car. 1. obtained a grant 
b Pat. 6 Car. 1. p. 13.  of the Offices of Secretary, Clerk of the Signet, and Clerk of the Council, within the Principality of Wales.  
Being afterwards made Vice-Chamberlain of the Household to that King, he readily attended the late Queen, in her passage beyond Sea, and Travels there (at that time, through the danger of those Tumults, which were raised and countenanced by the predominant party in the late Long-Parliament, necessitated, for the safeguard of her Royal Person, to quit this Realm, in an. 1641.) and landed her at Bridlington (in March 1642.) when she brought those supplies of Ammunition and Arms, of which at that time the King stood in much need. Nor was he backward in any service, which he could otherwise perform; being shortly after employed as Ambassador into France; his valiant Son George (who was an expert Soldier) being then General of his Majesty's Horse. In consideration therefore of these his eminent services, he was by Letters-Patent, bearing date 8 Nou. 20 Car. 1. advanced to the Title of Earl of Norwich (at that time void by the Death of Edward Lord Denny, his Uncle, who formerly enjoyed that Honour.) And, after the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charl●s the Second, was made Captain of his Guard.  
He Married Mary, Daughter to Edward Lord Bergavenny; by whom he had Issue two Sons; George, and Charles; and four Daughters. Which George, having with great fidelity and courage served his Majesty King Charles the First (of blessed memory) as General of the Horse, during the whole continuance of the late unhappy Troubles; after the render of Oxford, and loss of all, went into the Netherlands, and there served the King of Spain as Lieutenant-General of his Forces in Flanders, and the parts adjacent. Next into Spain; wher● being Lieutenant-General under Don john de Silv●; and finding him corrupted by Cardinal M●zarine (than the Chief-States-man of France) he took him Prisoner at the Head of his Army. Whereupon that great Don had judgement of Death passed upon him; and accordingly suffered at Madrid. This George (commonly called General G●ring) took to Wife Lettuce, Daughter to Richard Earl of Cork, in Ireland; but had no Issue; and surviving her, assumed the H●bit of a Dominican Friar in Spain, as I have heard: where he departed this World, during the life of the said George Earl of Norwich, his Father.  
Which Earl died upon the sixth of january, an. 1662. and was buried in the Abby-Church at Westminster. His four Daughters were these; Elizabeth Married to William Lord Brereton (an Irish Baron) Marry to Sir Drue Dene of M●pelsted in Com. Essex Knight; Diana, first to Thomas Covert of Slaugham in Com. Suss. Esq and after to George Porter eldest Son to Endymion Porter, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to his late Majesty King Charles the First; and Catherine to William Scott of Sco●ts-Hall, in Com. Cantii Esq  
To this George Earl of Norwich succeeded Charles, 
Ch●rles.  his only surviving Son; who Married ... Daughter to ... Leman, and Widow of Sir Richard Baker Knight, and departed this life upon the third of March, a 1672. without Issue.   

Lord Mohun.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
HAving in the first Volume of this Work, already spoke at large of the ancient Lords Mohun, whose principal Seat was at Dunster- Castle in Somersetshire; I now come to Reginald Mohun of Boconn●● in Cornwall, the chief Heir Male by a younger branch of that noble Family.  
This Reginald, 
Reg●nald.  was by Letters Patents 
a Pa●. 9 Jac. p. 45.  bearing date 25 Nou. an. 1612. (10 jac.) Created Baronet: And, by Philippe his Wife, Daughter of john Helena Esq, left Issue john his Son and Heir; as also one Daughter called Elizabeth, Married to john Trelauny Esq.  
Which john 
john.  (his Son and Heir) was, by Letters Patents 
b Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. ●9. , bearing date at Westminster, 15 Apr. an. 1628. (4 Car. 1.) advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Mohun of Okehampten in Com. Devon. and left Issue 
c ●. 8. in officio Arm. f. 68 a.  by Cordelia his Wife▪ Daughter to Sir john Stanhope of Shelford in Com. Nott. Knight, Widow of Sir Roger Aston (Gentleman of the Robes to King james) three Sons; viz. john 
john. Warwick.  who succeeded him in his Honour and died unmarried; Warwick Mohun, who succeeded him; and Charles slain at Dertmouth (being in Arms for the King) in the time of the late Troubles. Also three Daughters; Cordeli● Married to john Harris of Heane in Com. Devon. Esq Theophila to james Cambell, Son of Alderman Cambell, a Merchant in London; and Philadelphia yet unmarried.  
Which Warwick, succeeding his Brother john, Married Catherine Daughter to ... Welles of Bramber, in Com. Sut●t. Esq, and died in an. 1665. leaving Issue Charles 
Charles.  his Son and Heir, who Married Philippe, one of the Daughters of Arthur Earl of Anglesey, now Lord Privy Seal.   

Hicks Viscount Cambden.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
UPon the first of july an. 1620. (18 jac.) Sir Baptista Hicks Knight, a wealthy Mercer in London, was advanced 
a Pat. 18 Jac. p. 20.  to the degree of Baronet; and afterwards, s●il. 5 Maii 4 Car. 1. to the dignity 
b Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hicks of Ilmyngton, in Com. Warr. as also of Viscount Cambden, of Cambden, in Com. Glouc. with remainder (for default of Issue Male of his Body) to Edward Lord Noel, and the Heirs Male of his Body.  
That which I find 
c How●s Annals.  farther memorable of him, is; that in an. 1612. 10 jac. (being then a Knight, and one of the Justices of Peace, for the County of Middlesex) at his own charge, he erected a fair piece of Building, Brick and Stone, in the midst of the Street, called St. johns-street, in the Suburbs of London: part thereof to be a meeting place, for the Justices of that County, for the holding of their Sessions; and the other part, a Prison, or House of Correction: whereupon it had the name of Hicks his Hall. Also 
d How●s Annals. ; that, at Campden in Com. Glouc. he founded an Hospital, for six poor men, and six poor Women; in which each of them have two Rooms and a little Garden, and two shillings by the We●k for their support.  
By Elizabeth his Wife 
e 〈…〉 , Daughter to Richard May of London (Sister to Sir Humphrey May, Vice-Chamberlain ●o the King) he had Issue 
f 〈…〉  three Sons; Arthur, Arthur, and Baptist, who all died 
g 〈…〉  young: and two Daughters; julian Married 
h 〈…〉  to the said Edward Lord No●l; and Mary 
i 〈…〉  to Sir Charles Morison of Cais●●- Bury, in Com. Hertf. Knight, but after to Sir john Couper of Winburne St. Giles, in Com. Dors. Baronet. And departing 
k 〈…〉  this life, at his House, in the Parish of ●t. Laur●nce in the jury, within the City of London, 20 Oct. 5 Car. 1. was buried 
l 〈…〉  at Campden.   

Savile Earl of Sussex.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
TH●t this Family of Savile hath been of great antiquity, and eminent in the Northern parts of this Realm, is evident from sundry testimonies: For, in 48 E. 3. Sir john 
john.  Savile of ●land, in Com. Ebor. Knight, was constituted 
a 〈…〉  Eschaetor for the Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland. And in 
b 〈…〉  3, 6 
c 〈…〉  and 
d 〈…〉  11 R. 2. Sheriff of Yorkshire, as also Governor of the Castle of Yo●k. Moreover, in 2 H. 5. Thomas Savile of thornhill in Com. Ebor. 
Thomas.  being at that time one of the Esquires to Edward Duke of York; was, in consideration of his good services, made 
e Pat. 4 H. 5. m. 19 per Inspex.  Forester of his Chase and Park at Aryngd●n, within the Lordship of Sowrby in the same County.  
From which Thomas descended 
f Ex scriptis Geo. Vicec. Halifax.  Sir Henry Savile of thornhill, made Knight 
g Ibid.  of the Bath in the time of King Henry 
henry.  the Eighth; who by ... one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Thomas Southell of Southell Esq had Issue 
h Ibid.  Edward his Son and Heir, an Idiot; and by ... Barkston a Concubine 
i Ibid. , another Son, called Sir Robert Savile alias Barkston Knight, Sheriff 
k Ibid.  of Lincolnshire, in 15 Eliz. Which Sir Robert by ... his Wife, Sister to john Lord Hussie (and Widow of Sir Richard Thimelby Knight) had Issue 
l Ibid.  Sir john Savile Knight: 
john.  who underwent the Office of Sheriff 
m Ibid.  for the same County of Lincoln, in 32 Eliz. And being seated at Howley in Yorkshire, served as one of the Knights 
n Ibid.  for that County, in divers Parliaments of King james his Reign, and the beginning of King Charles the First. He was also High-Steward 
o Ibid.  for the Honour of Pon●●ract. And by Letters Patents 
p Pat. 4 Car. ●. p. 39 , bearing date 21 julii 4 Car. 1. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Savile of Pon●●ract: After which, being made controller of his Majesty's Household, and one of his Privy Council, he lived not long; as may seem by the Probate of his Testament 
q Ex. Registro Ar●hi●p. Ebo●. , which bears date in an. 1630. (6 Car. 1.)  
This john Lord Savile Married two Wives; First Catherine Daughter to Charles Lord Willo●ghby of Parham; but by her he had no Children: Afterwards Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Edward Carey Knight; by whom he had Issue three Sons; First Henry, who Married Helen the eldest Daughter and Coheir of William Oglethorpe Esq, and had Issue john, who died without Issue: Secondly Edward, who Married Anne, Daughter and Heir to Richard Tolson of Cockermouth in Com. Cumbr. Esq; but by her had no Issue. Thirdly, Sir Thomas Savile Knight; as also Robert and Edmund, who died unmarried. He had likewise four Daughters; viz. Catherine Married to Sir Thomas Bland of Kipax in Com. Ebor. Knight; Anne to Piers Leigh, Son and Heir to Sir Piers Leigh of Lime, in Com. Cestr. Kt; Elizabeth to Alveray Copley of Batley, in Com. Ebor. Esq, afterwards to Richard Banks; and Frances to Thomas Bradley Dr. in Divinity, Rector of Castelford, in Com. Ebor.  
To which john succeeded in his Honour, Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  Savile Knight his third Son; shortly after made Viscount Savile of Castlebarr in Ireland, as also controller of the King's Household. Whereupon, attending his Majesty at Oxford, in the times of the late Troubles; he was, by Letters Patents bearing date the twenty fifth of May, in the twentieth year of his Reign, dignified with the Title of Earl of Sussex: and departing this life ...  
This Thomas Married two Wives; First Frances, Daughter to Sir Michael Sonds of ●brouley, in Com. Cantii Knight, Widow of Sir john Leveson Knight, by whom he had no Issue. Secondly the Lady Anne, Daughter to Christopher Earl of Anglesey, and at length sole Heir to Charles Earl of Anglesey, her Brother.  
By whom he had Issue james 
james.  his Son, and Successor in that Honour, who Married Anne, Daughter of Robert Wake, a Merchant in Antwerp, and died ... an. 1671. without Issue. As also Frances, a Daughter, Married to Francis Lord Brudnel, Son and Heir to Robert Earl of Cardigan.   

Savile Viscount Halifax.  
[19 Car. 2.]  
OF this Family of Savile, the principal branch is, Sir George Savile of thornhill, in Com. Ebor. Baronet; Son and Heir of Sir William Savile Baronet, by Anne his Wife, Daughter of Thomas Lord Coventre, sometime Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England: and he Son of Sir George Savile of ●hornhil, Knight and Baronet, by Mary his Wife, Daughter to George late Earl of Shrewsbury.  
This Sir George Savile, in consideration of his Father's and his own faithful Services to the late King Charles the first of blessed memory; as also of his own deservings from our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; was, by Letters-Patent 
† Pat. de eodem anno. , bearing date at Westminster 13 jan. in the nineteenth year of his Reign, advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Savile of Elande, in Com. Ebor. and likewise to the dignity of a Viscount; by the name of Viscount Halifax.  
He first Married Dorothy Daughter to Henry Lord Spenser, Earl of Sunderland; by whom he hath Issue three Sons; Henry, William, and George; and one Daughter, called Anne. Secondly Gertrude▪ Daughter to William Pierpont of thoresby in Com. Nott. Esq, second Son to Robert late Earl of Kingston upon Hull.   

Wentworth Earl of Strafford.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
ABout the beginning of the Reign of King Charles the First, Sir Thomas Wentworth Baronet (Son and Heir to Sir William Wentworth, of Wentworth-Woodhouse, in Com. Ebor. Baronet, the chief branch of that ancient Family) being a person of a fair Estate, and one of the Knights for that spacious Shire, in divers Parliaments; did, by his management of sundry Conferences with the House of Lords, in those great Conventions, and otherwise, make his abilities so conspicuous; as that the King, having notice thereof, soon chose him into the number of his Privy Council: and, in short time, discerning his parts to be such, as did worthily merit some special mark of Honour; by his Letters 
a Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. ●9.  Pa●ents, bearing date 22 julii in the fourth year of his Reign; first advanced him to the Title of Baron- Wentworth of Wen●worth- Woodhouse. Next, viz. upon the tenth day of December following, to 
b Ibid.  that of Vicount-Wentworth. After this, constituted 
c Ibid.  him Lieutenant of Ireland; and upon 
d 〈…〉  the 12 th' of january, in the xv th' year of his Reign, to the farther dignities of Baron of Ra●y (by reason of his Descent from that great Family of Nevil, sometime Lords of that place) and Earl of Strafford: and lastly elected him into that honourable Society of Knights Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
Which great Trust of that Lieutenancy, he underwent with such gravity and prudence; administering Justice impartially to every one, as gave no little satisfaction to his Majesty and all good people.  
And, upon that Insurrection of the Scots, in an. 1639. being called back from that charge (after he had formed an Army there, of eight thousand men, which might have been useful to that Kingdom, had not those who designed his destruction prevented it) was constituted Lieutenant-General of those Forces, then raised for the repelling of those Invaders who had at that time possessed themselves of some of the Northern Counties.  
But the good King, considering that it was not a Foreign Enemy, who had thus entered this Realm: and therefore, deeming it safest, to call a Parliament here, by the advice whereof, he might receive best direction how to get them out; found the leading Members in that unhappy Convention, secretly confederated with that rebellious people; whose Principles being Anti-Monarchical, nothing but the absolute extirpation of the Religion established, and the total ruin of this peaceful Government, whereby they might share the Revenues, both of Church and King, would serve their turn. To which end, the removal of every impediment in their way, being designed; they first began with this incomparable person, exhibiting a Charge of High-Treason against him. Whereupon he was brought to Trial before his Peers: but when they came to the particulars of proof, though they searched into all the actions of his life, from the first time that he ever had any public employment of Trust, and found nothing that amounted to a considerable misdemeanour: Nevertheless, by dive●● unjustifiable devices, they at length passed a special Bill for his Attainder; but with this particular clause, that the like should never be drawn into practice again.  
And, having so done, by sundry other indirect practices, extorted from that good King, his Royal assent thereto: and then cut off his Head, at Tower-Hill, upon the 12 th' of May ensuing, (an. 1641.) An Act, in truth, of such Injustice and Cruelty; as that not only some of those, who had been seduced to concur with them therein; when they themselves, afterwards, came to be destroyed by the hands of the Common Executioner, infinitely bewailed, and repent of: but which lay heavy upon the Conscience of that most pious and devout Martyr (the King himself) when he suffered Death by that barbarous Generation; in whose destruction they had designed the utter ruin and extirpation of this formerly long-flourishing and famous Monarchy.  
But the particulars of the unhappy sufferings of this worthy person, and the steps by which his, and those Enemies to Monarchy did tread, in order to the accomplishing their p●●nicious purposes, I leave to the relation of some more able Pen, which may transmit them to future ages in due time; it being not yet so needful to bring them upon the Stage of this World; considering that there are many yet alive, who cannot forget what themselves have seen so lately acted; and whom it will highly concern, to impart what they know thereof to their immediate descendants.  
This most noble Earl married three Wives; First Margaret Daughter to Francis Earl of Cumberland, by whom he had no Issue: Secondly Arabella Daughter to john Earl of Clare; by whom he had Issue one Son, called William; and two Daughters; the Lady Anne married to Edward Lord Rockingham, and the Lady Arabella to justin Macarti, Son to Don●gh Earl of Clancarti. And lastly Elizabeth Daughter to Sir Godfrey Rhodes of Great Houghton in Com. Ebor. Knight, by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Margaret.  
Being thus barbarously cut off, his Body was carried to Wentworth- Woodhouse, and there buried.  
To whom succeeded William 
William.  his Son and Heir; who married the Lady Anne, the eldest of the three Daughters of that most Heroic and truly Loyal james Earl of Derby (who suffered death also by the hands of those Antimonarchists) and since the restoration of our present Sovereign, hath by him been honoured with an election and Investiture into the Society of the Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter, and one of his Privy Council.   

Francis Lord Dunsmore, Earl of Chichester.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
AMongst the many, whose ample Fortunes did much conduce to those advancements, which their Posterity afterwards obtained, to several eminent Titles of Honour, Sir Thomas L●igh Knight was not the least; who being Son 
† 〈…〉  to Roger Leigh of Wellington in Com. Salop. (descended 
* 〈…〉  by a younger Branch, from that ancient Family of the Liege's of High-Leigh, in Cheshire, and bred up under Sir Roland Hill) an opulent Merchant of London, became at length his Factor beyond Sea; and underwent that trust so well, that Sir Roland, having no Issue; matched Alice, his Niece, Daughter to ... Barker of H●ghmon, in Shropshire. un●o him; and bestowed upon his Children the substance of his estate. Which Sir Thomas, being ●ord Mayer of London, in the first year of 〈◊〉 Eliz●beths reign, departed this life in that C●ty 17 November 14 Eliz. and was buried in Mer●ers-Chapell, with this Epitaph upon his Tomb, 

Sir Thomas L●igh by civil life  
All offices did b●are,  
Which in this City worshipful  
Or honourable were.  
Wh●m as God blessed with great wealth,  
So losses did be fe●le.   

Yet n●ver changed he constant mind  
Tho' Fortune turned her wheel.  
Learning he loved, and help● the poor,  
To them that knew him dear,  
For whom his Lady and loving Wife  
This Tomb hath builded here.   Obiit 17 Nou. 1571. Leaving Issue three Sons; Roland, Thomas, and William. Which Roland was well provided for, at Longborow, in Gloucester-shire, and thereabouts, by Sir Roland Hill, his Godfather. But Thomas and William, were both sea●ed in Warwick●shire; the one at Stoneley, upon the ruins of a large Monastery of the Cistercian Order; and the other at Newnham Regis, a fair Lordship belonging to the Canons of Keni●worth, before the fatal dissolution of that Religious House.  
Which William, being afterwards a Knight, had Issue Francis, his Son and Heir (made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King james) who married 
a Cat●l. of Nob. by R. B.  Mary the Daughter of Thomas Lord Ellesmere, Lord Chancellor of England; and by her had Issue Francis his Son and Heir, created 
b Pat. 6 Jac. p▪ 19  Baronet 24 December 16 jac. and having afterwards married 
c ●. 8. in officio Arm. f. 5●. ●.  Audrey, the eldest Daughter of john Lord Butler of Bramfeild in Com. Her●f. by Elizabeth his Wife, S●ster to George Duke of Buckingham (Widow of Sir Francis Anderson Knight, second Son 
d Annal. R. Jac. per Ca●●.  of Sir Edmund Anderson Knight, sometime Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas) was raised 
e Pat. 4 Ca●. ● p. 39  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Dunsmore 31 julii in the fourth year of King Charles the Fir●●s ●●ign. After which, manifesting his Lo●a●y to that King, in the time of the la●● grand defection, when his Majesty became exp●●●d to excessive distresses; he was made Captain of the Band of Pensioners in An. 1643. and by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 3 junii, in the ●wen●ieth year of his reign, in consideration of his especial merits in those troublesome and perilous times, advanced to the degree and title of Earl of Chichester; with limitation of that honour to the Heirs Male of his Body; and for default of such Issue, to Thomas then Earl of Southampton, and to the Heirs Male of his Body, begotten on Elizabeth his Wife, eldest Daughter of him the said Fran●i●●.  
By the before specified Audrey, his 〈◊〉 he had only Issue two Daughters, his Heirs; viz. the said Elizabeth Wife of the before specified Thomas Earl of Southamp●on, and Mary married to George Villers Viscount Grand●son (an Irish Honour) and departing this life upon the xxi day of December (being St. Thomas-day) an. 1653. was buried at Newnham before mentioned.   

Lord Leigh of Stoneley.  
OF this Family also, was Sir Thomas Leigh of Stoneley Knight; viz. second Son to Sir Thomas Leigh Knight, Lord Mayor of L●ndon in 1 Eliz. (as hath been already observed) Which Sir Thomas, upon the 29 th' of june 9 jac. was honoured with the title of Baronet (then being the time of the erection of that Order.) And, having married Katherine, the Daughter of Sir john Spenser of Wormleight●n, in the same County Knight, had Issue by her Sir john Leigh Knight, whom he survived: and departing this life ... Febr. 1 Car. 1. left Thomas his Grandson (viz. Son of Sir john Leigh his Son, formerly deceased) his next Heir.  
Which Thomas, having been dignified with Knighthood by King james, married Mary, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Sir Thomas Egerton Knight, eldest Son to Thomas Lord Ellesmere Lord Chancellor of England: and firmly adhering to the late King Charles the First (of blessed memory) in the late rebellious times, was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, upon the first of july, in the nineteenth year of his reign, by the title of Lord Leigh of Stoneley.  
This Thomas 
Thomas.  had Issue by her the said Mary his Wife, four Sons; Thomas, Charles (Ferdinand, who died unmarried) and Christopher: and three Daughters, which survived him; Elizabeth married to john Viscount Tracie of Rathcule, in Ireland; Vere to Sir justinian Isham of Lamport, in Com. Northt. Baronet, and Ursula to Sir William Bromely of Baginton in Com. Warw. Knight of the Bath. And, departing this life upon the twenty second day of February an. 1671. (23 Car. 2.) was buried in a certain Vault, made on the South Side of the Chancel of the Parochial Church at Stonely before mentioned; his eldest Son Sir Thomas (who was Knighted by King Charles the First at Stoneley 22 Aug. an. 1642.) being deceased in his life time.  
Which Sir Thomas 
Thomas.  married twice: First Anne Daughter and sole Heir to Richard Brigham of Lambeth in Com. Surr. Esq by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Anne, who died young. Afterwards jane, Daughter of Patrick Fitz. Maurice Baron of Kerrey, in Ireland: by whom he had Issue Thomas, his only Son (now Lord Leigh) and three Daughters; Honora married to Sir William Egerton Knight, second Son to john Earl of Bridgwater; Marry, and jane.   

Lord Butler of Bramfeild.  
[4 Car. 1.]  
IN an. 1619. (17 jac.) Sir john Butler 
john.  of 
a Pat. 18. Jac. p. 9  Hat●eild- Woodhall, in Com. Hertf. Knight, being the chief Branch of an ancient Family of that name, in those parts; was, by Letters Patent, bearing date 12. Apr. created 
b Pat. 18 Jac. p. 9  a Baronet: And, by other Letters Patent, dated 20 Sept. 4 Car. 1. advanced 
c Pat. 4 Car. 1. p. 39  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Bu●ler of Bramfeild, in Com. Hertf.  
This john took to Wife 
d ●. 8. in officio A●m. ●. 56. ●.  Elizabeth, Daughter to Sir George Villers of Blokesby, in Com. Leic. Knight (Sister to George D●ke of Buckingh●m) and, by her had Issue 
e ●. 8. in officio A●m. ●. 56. ●.  six Sons; john, Henry, Philip, Francis, and another john, who died all of them unmarried; and William. As also 
f ●. 8. in officio A●m. ●. 56. ●.  six Daughters; Audr●y, first married to Sir Francis Anderson Knight, and secondly to Sir Francis Leigh of New●ham- Regis, in the County of Warwick Baronet, afterwards created Lord Dunsmore, and Earl of Chichester; Ellen to Sir john Drake of A●●e, in Com. Devon. Knight; jane to james Earl of Marlborough, Lord Treasurer of England; Olive to E●dymi●n Porter one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to King Charles the First; Mary to Edward Lord H●ward of Escrick; and Anne first to M●untjoy Blount Earl of Newport; but since of Thomas Earl of Portland.  
And, departing 
g Ib.  this life, at his Lodgings in the Parish of St. Martin's in the Field, within the Liberties of W●stminster 27 Maii an. 1637. (13 Car. 1.) was buried 
h Ib.  at Hig●am- Gobyon in Com. Bedf.  
To whom succeeded William, 
William.  his only surviving Son; who died unmarried.   

Edward Lord Littleton.  
[16 Car. 1.]  
THis Edward (Son and Heir to Sir Edward Littleton of Henly in Com. Salop. Knight) being a sedulous Student of the Laws, in the Inner Temple London, became so great a Proficient therein, as that in an. 1632. (8 Car. 1.) he was made choice of for the Autumn-Reader 
a Or●g. Jurid. p. 168. a.  in that Honourable Society; and in the tenth year of that King's Reign (17 October) constituted 
b Pa●. 10 Ca●. 1. p. 39●  the King's Sollici●or-General. After which, upon the sixth of june next ensuing, he received the honour of Knighthood 
c M●. i● officio Arm.  at White-Hall. Growing likewise more and more in esteem for his Knowledge; upon the 27 th' of january 15 Car. 1. he had the Office of Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas conferred 
d Pat. 15 Ca●. 1. p. 1.  upon him: and on the 23th of january 16 Car. 1. that of Lord Keeper 
e In●er Memoranda Cler. de Corona.  of the Great Seal of England.  
Being therefore thus raised to that eminent place of Honour and Trust; on the eighteenth of February next ensuing, he was advanced 
f Pat. 16 Ca●. 1. p. 7.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Littleton of Mouns●ow (one of the H●ndreds) in Com. Salop.  
But, shortly after, the troubles in this Realm taking their rise; partly from that Insurrection of the Scots, and their entrance of this Realm, which happened in August next ensuing (an. scil. 1640.) and partly from the predominancy of certain Members in the late Long Parliament then called by reason of that Invasion: so that the King, to avoid the danger of such Tumults, as (being then countenanced by those Members) threatened his safety, retired to the City of York (in March a 1642.) This Lord Keeper; being not a little sensible of his Majesty's hard condition; and well weighing his own duty, in that perilous conjuncture; hast●d thither, to him, with the Great Seal, in june next following: and after that, ceasing not to continue his dutiful attendance, from place to place, wheresoever he moved, or received command to abide; served him with most Loyal affections until his ●wn death, which happened at Oxford 27 August an. 1645. (21 Car. 1.) where he had an honourable Burial, in the North I'll of the Cathedral, called Christ-Church, opposite to the Quire.  
He married Anne, Daughter to Ioh● Littleton of Frankley, in Com. Wigorn. Esq who died m●ny years before him, leaving no Issue.   

Capel Earl of Essex.  
[17 Car. 1.]  
THE first of this Family, who laid the foundation for supporting that Honour, which afterwards his Descendants obtained, was Sir William Capel Knight, Lord Mayor 
a Stow●s Survey p. 576. a.  of London, in an. 1504 (20 H. 7.) which Sir William built 
b Ibid. 191. a.  a fair Chapel on the Southside of the Church, called great St. Bartholmews, in the Suburbs of that City; and 〈◊〉 
c Ibid. 191. a.  there buried.  
From whom descended Arthur Capel 
Arthur.  of Hadham, in Com. Hertf. Esq Which Arthur, being a person of great merit, was, by Letters Patents 
d Pat. 17 Car. 1.  bearing date 6 Aug. an. 1641. (17 Car. 1.) advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Capel of Hadham. And, upon that grand defection, happening before the end of the next ensuing year; when several Armies were levied through the influence of a predominant party in the Parliament, then held at Westminster, under divers plausible pretences, whereby much bloodshed and great devastation ensued; most loyally put himself in Arms, on the King's behalf, for the general welfare of his Majesty and these Realms; raising at his proper charge some Troops of Horse: with which, in his own person he served both valiantly, and faithful, in sundry Battles and other perilous Encounters, throughout the long continuance of those unhappy Troubles. And when, through a second great Invasion of the Scots, the King became totally overpowered; his Field-Forces dissipated; all his Garrisons lost; and his Royal Person Imprisoned in the Isle of Uviht; being sufficiently apprehensive of the misery which was like shortly after to befall him; courageously adventured himself, with all the strength he could raise, in hope of his rescue; but miscarrying therein, suffered Death for that attempt upon the ninth of March, an. 1648. Whereupon his Corpse was bu●ied at Hadham.  
This most loyal, and right valiant Lord, took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir of Sir Charles Morison of C●y●ho-berrey, in Com. Hertf. Knight and Baronet, and by her had Issue four Sons; Arthur, Henry, made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the Second, Edward, and Charles': and four Daughters; Marry Married to Henry Lord Beauchamp (at that time Son and Heir Apparent to William Marquis of Hertford) and surviving him, to Henry now Marquess of Worcester; Elizabeth to Charles' Earl of Carnar●on; Theodosia to Henry then called Lord Cornbury, now Earl of Clarendon; and Ann● to I●hn Son and Heir Apparent to Giles Strangways of Melbury- S●ndford, in Com. Dorset Esq  
To him succeeded Arthur 
〈◊〉  his Son and Heir: on whom our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, shortly after his happy Restoration, looking with an high regard; both in respect of his noble Father's most eminent actings and sufferings, and his own personal merits; not only advanced him to the Title of Viscount M●ldon (in C●m. Essex) b●t to the degree and dignity of Earl of Essex, by Letters Patent, bearing da●e 20 Apr. in the thirteenth year of his Reign. And since that, having large experience of his prudence, and great abilities, constituted him Lord Lieutenant of the Realm of Ireland.  
This Earl Married Elizabeth Daughter to Alger●on Earl of Northumberland; and by her hath had Issue six Sons, viz. Algernon, Ch●rles, Arthur, Henry, Alger●on, and Arthur; and two Daughters, Elizabeth and A●●e, of all which, the last Algernon, and Anne, are only living, the rest dying young.   

Bruce Earl of Aylesbury.  
[17 Car. 1.]  
UPon the coming of King james to enjoy the Crown of this Realm, in an. 1603. amongst many other worthy persons of the Scottishnation, 
Edward.  Edward Bruce of Kinlosse was not the least, who though a Native of that Country, did descend from the ancient Barons of that name, sometime Lords of Skelton in Cle●eland, and other large possessions in the Northern parts of Yorkshire.  
This Edward, being a person of great parts, was sent 
† Spotsw. Hist. p. 463.  Ambassador from King james, with the Earl of Marre, in 43 Eliz. unto that Queen, to Congratulate her good success in repressing that audacious attempt of the Earl of Essex, and his Complices, who had then suffered death for the same. Which she took very well, being not a little pleased to hear so much from them, in regard of the rumours then dispersed; viz. that Essex was made away for favouring the King of Scot's Title: Also, that, had they come in time, they would have mediated for him.  
And, upon the death of that Queen, being eminently Instrumental to the peaceful entrance of King james, by the Intelligence which he privately held, in her life time, with Sir Robert Cecil Knight, one of her principal Secretaries of State▪ in recompense of those his faithful Services, had that great Office of Master of the Rolls conferred 
a Pat. 1 Jac. p. 2.  upon him for life, upon the eighteenth of May 1 jac. and the next ensuing year, by Letters Patent 
b Pat. 2 Jac. p. 4. , bearing date 8 julii, was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of Scotland, by the Title of Lord Bruce of Kinl●sse: being of the Privy Council to his Majesty in both Realms. But, upon the 14 th' of january, an. 1610. (8 jac.) he departed this life, being then Lxii years of Age; and was buried in the Chapel of the Rolls, in Chancery-Lane, London; where there is a fair Monument erected to his memory, with this Inscription upon it. Fuimus. Sacrae Memoriae 
Domini Edwardi Bruce, Baronis Bruce Kinlossensis Sacrorum Scriniorum Magistri dicatum. Quiobiit 14 jan. Sal. 1610. Aetat. 62. jacobi Regi● 8●.  
Brucius Edwardus, situs hîc, & Scotus, & Anglus;  
Scotus ut ortu, Anglis sic oriundus avis.  
Regno in utroque decus tulit, auctus Honoribus amplis;  
Regi à Consiliis Regni utriusque●uit.  
Conjuge, Prole, Nuru, Genero, spe reque beatus,  
Vivere nos docuit, nunc docet, ecce, mori.  Leaving Issue by Magdalen his Wife, Daughter of Sir ... Clerk Knight, two Sons, Edward, 
●●ward.  and Thomas; 
Thomas.  and Christian a Daughter, married to William Earl of Devonshire. Which Edward was made Knight of the Bath at the creation of Henry Prince of Wales in an. 1610. being one of the Gentlemen of his Bedchamber. And succeeding his Father in his Honour had the hard fate to be slain in a Duel, by Sir Edward S●ckvile Knight of the Bath (afterwards Earl of Dorset.) Whereupon Thomas his Brother, became his next heir.  
Which Thomas was first scil. 21 junii 9 jac. created 
c Ex autogr. pen●s Rob. Co. Alesburiae.  Earl of Elgine in Scotland; and afterwards by Letters Patents, bearing date 1 Aug. 17 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Bruce of Whorlton in Com. Ebor. And, having married two Wives; First Anne Daughter to Sir Robert Chichester of Raleigh in Com. Devon. Knight, by Anne his Wife, Daughter and Coheirs to john Lord Harington of Exton: Secondly Diana, one of the Daughters and Coheirs of William, commonly called Lord Burghley, Son and Heir to Thomas Earl of Exeter (Widow of Henry Earl of Oxford) departed this life 21 December an. 1663. and was buried at ... leaving Issue by Anne his first Wife Robert his Son and Heir. Which Robert 
Robert.  being Lord Lieutenant of the County of Bedford, and having given much testimony of his Loyalty to the King in the late troublesome and perilous times; as also been not a little instrumental, for the happy Restoration of his Majesty that now is; was by Letters 
* Ex autogr.  Paten●, bearing date at Westminster 18 Martii 16 Car. 2. advanced to divers other titles of Honour; viz. Lord Bruce of Skelton in Com. Ebor. Viscount Bruce of Ampthill, in Com. Bedf. and Earl of Aylesbury in Com. Buck.  
He married Diana Daughter to Henry Earl of Stanford; and by her hath had Issue eight Sons; Edward, Robert, Charles, Henry, and Bernard, who died young; Thomas, Robert and james now living: and eight Daughters; Diana first married to Sir Seamour Shirley of Stanton- Harold in Com. Leic. Baronet; and after to john Lord Roos (Son and Heir to john Earl of Rutland) Anne to Sir William Rich of Sunning, in Com. Berks. Baronet; Christian, Mary, Isabel, Anne Charlotte, and Henrietta, now living: and Christiana, and Elizabeth who died young.   

Lord Newport.  
[18 Car. 1.]  
OF this Family, which hath been long eminent in Shrop-shire, was Sir Richard 
Richard.  Newport of highercall, in that County Kt.; who meriting highly for his many and great services to King Charles the first (of blessed memory) and to the Country where he lived; was, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Bridgnorth upon the fourteenth day of October, in the eighteenth year of his reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Newport of High E●call.  
This Richard Lord Newport, having suffered much for his Loyalty, in the times of the late unhappy troubles; and being aged, for the better security of his person from the violence of those Usurpers then predominant, retired into Foreign parts; and at Moulins in France departing this life 8 February an. 1650. was there buried: leaving Issue by Rachel his Wife, Daughter to john Leveson of Haling in Com. Cantii Esq (Sister to Sir Richard Leveson of ●ren●ham in Com. Staff. Knight of the Bath) two Sons; Francis, and Andrew; and seven Daughters; Beatrix married to Henry Bromley, Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Bromley of S●rawarden-Castle in Com. Salop. Knight; secondly, Christian who died unmarried▪ thirdly, Mary Wedded to john Steventon of Bo●hill in Com. Salop. Esq, and afterwards to Francis Forester of Warlingstrete, in the same County Esq; fourthly, Margaret to Richard Fowler of Harnage ●Grange Esq; fifthly, Anne to Edward Corbet Son to Sir Edward Corbet of Longnoze Knight; sixthly, Christian yet unmarried; and seventhly, Elizabeth Wife of Henry paul of Williamsthorpe in Com. Glouc. Esq  
To whom succeeded in this Honour, Francis 
Francis.  his eldest Son; who, in his Father's life time, manifested his Loyalty to the late King, by taking up Arms on his behalf, when numerous Forces were in all parts, (under specious pretences) raised against him: and valiantly acted in North-Wales, and elsewhere, until by the Fortune of War, in an. 1644. he became their prisoner.  
In consideration whereof, and other his personal merits; he was, since the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, First made controller; next Treasurer of his Household; and afterwards Viscount Newport of Bradford in Com. Salop. by Letters Patents bearing date 11 M●rtii 27 Car. 2. And, having married the Lady Diana, Daughter to Francis late Earl of Bedford, hath had Issue by her five Sons; Richard, Thomas, and Francis now living, with Thomas and Andrew who died young. And five Daughters; Elizabeth married to Sir Henry Littleton of Frankley in Com. Wigorn. Baronet; Katherine, who died young; and Katherine, Anne and Diana surviving.   

Wilmot Earl of Rochester.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
IN the nineteenth▪ year of the late King Charles the First, Henry Wilmot, the only Son of Charles Viscount Wilmot of Athlo●, in the Realm of Ireland, being at that time Lieutenant General of the Horse in his Majesty's Armies throughout all England and Wales; as also famous for his military conduct, was by Letters 
a Ex 〈◊〉.  Patents, bearing date at Oxford, upon the 29 th' of june, advanced to the dignity of a Ba●on of this Realm, by the title of Lord Wilmot of Adderbury in Com. Oxon. And, continuing faithful to that King (of blessed memory) throughout the whole course of those unhappy Wars achieved no little Honour; specially in that successful Victory at Rownd-Way dow●e, in Com. Wilts.  
And, afterwards farther manifesting his Integrity to the Crown, by his ready, constant, and most faithful services to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; not only during the chief time of his Abode beyond the Seas, in his greatest wants and distresses there; but upon his coming into England, in the year 1651. and loss of all his Forces at worcester; continuing with him, contriving, and assisting in his miraculous escape; adventuring through the greatest hazards and perils imaginable; and at length (through the merciful protection of Almighty God) bringing him safe on Shipboard, and so to land, upon the Coast of France; was in Testimony of these his unparallelled services, advanced to the degree of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Rochester, as by his Majesty's Letters 
b Ex a●togr.  Patents, bearing date at Paris, upon the thirteenth day of December an. 1652. and fourth year of his reign appeareth. And was sent the same year by the said King Charles 2. to the Diet at Ratisbonne, in Germany, to seek assistance, on his Majesty's behalf, from Foreign Princes.  
This Henry took to Wife Anne the eldest Daughter of Sir john St. john of Lyddiard- Tregoz in Com Wilts. Knight and Baronet; and by her had Issue two Sons; Charles who died young, and john: and departing this life at Dunkirk in an. 1659. was buried in a Vault under the North I'll of Spellesbury-Church in Oxfordshire, belonging to the Family of the Lees of Dichley, which is in the same parish.  
Which john 
john.  his Son and successor married Elizabeth the Daughter of john Malet of Enmere in Com. Somerset Esq by whom he hath Issue ... a Son.   

Lord Hatton.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
THis Family, taking their denomination f●om the Lordship of Hatton, in cheshire, to derive their descent from Nigel Baron of Halton, in that County, and Constable to the old Earls of Chester. The principal branch thereof, in the days of Queen Elizabeth, was Christopher Hatton, then of Holdenby, in Com. Northampton Esq who, being 
a 〈…〉  a private Gentleman of the Inns of Court; and for his activity, and comeliness taken into favour; besides those accomplishments, and the grace of Dancing▪ had likewise the addition, saith my Author 
b 〈…〉 , of a strong and subtle capacity: so that, soon learning the Discipline and Garb of the Times and Court, he first became 
c 〈…〉  one of the Queen's Gentlemen-Pensioners; afterwards Gentleman of the Privy-Chamber, Captain of the Guard, Vice-Chamberlain, and one of her Privy-Council. Lastly 
d 〈…〉  Lord Chancellor of England, and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
B●ing 
e 〈…〉  also a great friend to the learned, he was made choice of by the famous University of Oxford for their Chancellor 
f 〈…〉 . And departing this life upon the 20 th' of N●v. an. 1591. (34 Eliz.) unmarried (at that time about fifty one years of age) was honourably buried in the upper part of St. Paul's Cathedral, in London, above the Choir, with this Epitaph upon his Tomb; Sacrum Memoriae 
D. Chr. H●ttoni, Guil. Fil. joh. Nepoti; antiquiss. Hattonorum gente oriundi; Regiae Majestatis D. Elizabethae, ex nobilibus Stipatoribus L. Vici. Sacratioris Camerae Generosorum unins; Praetorianorum militum D●cis; Regiipro●came●rarii; Sanctioris Consilii Senatoris; Summi Angliae ac Oxon. Academiae Concellarii: Ordinis nobilissimi S. Georgiani de Periscelide Equitis. Maximo Principis omniumque bonorum m●●rore (cum Li. annos coelebs vixisset) 20 Nou. an. 1591. in aedibus suis Holburnae pie fato functi.  
Guil. Hattonus Eques aur. ejus ●x sorore Nep●s; adoptione Filius, ac haeres moestissimu●, pietatis ergo, posuit.  This Honourable person adopted Sir William Newport Knight, his Sister's Son, for his Heir (commonly called Sir William Hatton) but, in default of Issue Male by him, settled the greatest part of his estate upon Christopher Hatton, his Godson, Son and Heir of john Hatton, his nearest Kinsman of the Male line. Which Christopher, 
Christopher.  upon the death of Sir William Newport without Issue Male, did accordingly enjoy it; and being made Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of King james, le●t Issue Christopher his Son and Heir; who was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the first.  
To which King (of blessed memory) he afterward amply manifested his Loyal affections; not only in being one of the first that repaired to him in the times of the late grand defection; but otherwise with what assistance and helps did in any sort lie in his power: in consideration whereof he was, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 29 julii in the nineteenth year of his reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Hatton of Kerby in Com. Northt. as also made Comptroller of his Majesty's Household. And afterwards, upon the happy restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the second, constituted Governor of the Isle of Garnsey, and one of his Privy Council.  
He married Elizabeth, the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Sir Charles Mountag● Knight (a younger Brother to Henry late Earl of Manchester;) by whom he had Issue, which survived him, two Sons; Christopher and Charles; and three Daughters; Marry, jane, and Alice: and departing this life upon the fourth day of july an. 1670. was buried in a private Chapel of the Collegiate-Church at Westminster, opposite to the Capella Regum, on the North side.  
To whom succeeded Christopher, 
Ch●●stopher.  his Son and Heir, now Governor of Garnsey; who married the Lady Christian Tu●fon, Daughter to john Earl of Thanet; and by her hath Issue one only Daughter now surviving, called Anne▪ Margaret and Elizabeth, dying young.   

Lord Hopton.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
AMongst those well affected persons, to our late Sovereign King Charles the First of blessed memory, Sir Ralph Hopton of Wytham, in Com. Somers. (Son 
† C. 22. in offi●. Arm. f. 26●. b.  of Robert Hopton of Wytham, in Com. Somers. Esq by jane his Wife, Daughter and Heir to Roland Keymish of the ●andry in Com. Monmouth Esq) made Knight of the Bath at the Royal Coronation of that King, was not the least; who in an. 1642. being then a Burgess of Parliament for the City of Welles, discerning that peril to his Majesty and this whole Realm, which, by the Invasion of the Scots, and Conjunction in their designs by a prevalent party in the House of Commons, then sitting at Westminster, threatened an universal ruin, readily took up Arms, in his rightful defence; manifesting his loyalty and valour, first at Sherbourne-Castle, in Com. Dors. afterwards at Lanc●ston, Saltash, and Bradock, in the Western-parts of this Realm; as also in that signal Victory at Stratton in Cornwall: in consideration whereof, he was, by Letters-Patent 
a Ex autogr. , bearing date at Oxford, 4 Sept. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hopton of Stratton; with limitation of that Honour, for lack of Issue Male of his own Body, upon Sir Arthur Hopton Knight, his Uncle, and the Issue Male of his Body. And was afterwards constituted General of the Ordinance in his Majesty's Armies, throughout the whole Realm of England, and Dominion of Wales.  
This Ralph Lord Hopton Married 
b C. 22. in office Arm. ut 〈◊〉.  Elizabeth the Daughter of Arthur Capel of Hadham, in Com. Hertf. Esq (Aunt to Arthur first Lord Capel of that Family) and Widow of Sir justinian Lewen Knight, but by her had no Issue; and departed this life about the end of September, an. 1652. at Bruges in Flanders, being then 54. years of Age. Whereupon his Corpse being carried to Sluse, it there remained unburied, until the happy Restauration of his Majesty King Charles the Second in an. 1660. After which it was brought into England, and Interred with his Ancestors at Wytham.  
Dying thus without Issue; and his Uncle on whom the Honour was entailed, departing this life before him (a. s●il. 1650) without Issue, his four Sisters and their Heirs, became Heirs to his whole Estate; which Sisters were these; viz. 1. Rachel Married to ... Morgan. 2. Mary first to ... Hartop, and afterwards to ... Mackworth Knight. 3. ... to ... Windham. And 4. Margaret to ... Throgmorton.   

jermyn Earl of St. Alban.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
IT cannot (I presume) be easily forgot; that the distresses into which our late Sovereign King Charles the First was miserably cast, by that grand defection of his Subjects in the year 1642. were such; as that the fidelity of those, who in those turbulent times, stood firm and steadfast to him, rendered itself the more estimable: Of which number Henry jermyn, second Son to Sir Thomas jermyn of Rushbroke, in Com. Suff. Knight, and Treasurer of the Household to that King (of blessed memory) was not the least: who, being then Master of the Horse to the Queen, spared neither pains nor charge in obtaining Arms, and Ammunition from Foreign parts, in order to his service; besides the exposal of himself to no little hazard, in attending on her royal person into England; landing her at Burlington in Yorkshire; and thence, with all the power he could there raise, in conducting her safe, through the Enemy's Quarters, unto his Majesty at Oxford.  
For which respect, he was by Letters-Patent, bearing date at Oxford, 8 Sept. in the nineteenth year of his Reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm; by the Title of Lord jermyn of St. Edmundsbury, in Com. Suff. with limitation of that Honour, for lack of Issue Male of his own Body, lawfully begotten, unto Thomas his elder Brother, and the Heirs Male of his Body.  
As also, since that time, attending her again out of England; and, with great fidelity and prudence, governing her small Family, in those woeful times, for full sixteen years: Being likewise one of the Privy-Council to our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, in Foreign parts; where he was employed in sundry Embassies to the King of France, which he performed with great diligence, wisdom, and fidelity: in consideration thereof, he was, by other Letters-Patent, bearing date at Breda in Brabant, 27 Apr. an. 1660. in the twelfth year of his Reign (and but few weeks preceding his happy Restoration) Created Earl of St. Alban, in Com. Hertf. and afterwards constituted Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household.   

Lord Byron.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
TOuching the Ancestors of this worthy Family; who, many Ages past, were Barons of this Realm by Tenure; having in the first Volume of this work already spoke; I now come to the principal remaining branch thereof; viz. Sir john Byron 
john.  of Newsted, in Com. Notingh. made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our late Sovereign King Charles the First. Who, being a person of most loyal principles, manifested his fidelity to that King in an eminent measure; putting himself in Arms on his behalf, with what Forces he could ●aise, upon that grand Defection in an. 1642. which, under divers specious pretences, tended to no less than the utter ruin of Monarchy, and terminated in the barbarous murder of that excellent King of blessed memory. In which turbulent times, being made Field-Marshal of all his Majesty's Forces in the Counties of Worcester, Salop. Chester, and North-Wales, he acted his part against those powerful fanatics, with notable valour in divers sharp encounters; at Worcester, Kineton, Brainford, Roundway-Downe, and Newberie; of which posterity will (I presume) have, in due time, a more full account from our Annals; his six valiant Brothers also at that time following this his loyal example.  
In consideration whereof, he was, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford, 24 Oct. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Byron of Rochdale, in Com. Lanc. with limitation of that Honour, for lack of Issue Male of his own Body lawfully begotten, to every of his Brothers, and the Issue Male of their respective Bodies; viz. Richard, William, Thomas, Robert, Gilbert, and Philip.  
This john Lord Byron, First, took to Wife Cecilie D●ughter of Thomas Lord lafoy War; and afterwards Eleanore Daughter of Robert Viscount Kilmurrey (in Ireland) but departed this life at ... in France ... an. 1652. without Issue.  
To whom succeeded Richard 
Richard.  his Brother, and next Heir; who Married twice: First Elizabeth Daughter of George Rosel of Ratcliff upon ●rent, in Com. Nott. Esq, Widow of Nicholas Strelley Esq; by whom he hath Issue William his Son and Heir, and Catherine a Daughter, yet unmarried. His second Wife is Elizabeth the youngest Daughter to Sir George Booth of Dunham- M●ssy, in Com. Cestr. Baronet. Which William, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter to john Viscount Ch●worth of Armagh in Ireland, hath Issue one Son called William, and four Daughters; Elizabeth, Catherine, Mary, and Anne.   

Lord Vaughan.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
IN the eighteen●h year of King james, john 
john.  Vaughan, Son and Heir to Walter Vaughan of Gol●en-●ro●e, in Com. Caerm●rthen Esq being a person of an ancient Family and ample fortune; did, in respect of his services in Ireland, towards the end of Queen Elizabeth's Reign, there receive the Honour of Knighthood, at the hands of Robert Earl of E●sex, then Lord Lieutenant of th●t Kingdom: and after that, by reason of his farther me●its, being made Comptroller of the Household to Prince Charles, was in 18 jac. raised to the degree o● a Baron in that Realm, by the Title of Lord Vaughan of ●oling●r; as also by King Charles the ●irst, to the dignity of Earl of Carbery.  
This john Married two Wive●; First Margaret, Daughter of Sir Gilly M●rick Knight, by whom he had Issue three Sons; Walter, who died young, Richard, who 〈◊〉 him in his Lands and Honours, and john who also died young. Likewise Mary a Daughter, Married to Sir Francis Llhoyd of ●as●veiyn, in Com. Cardigan Knight. And to his second Wife, jane Daughter of Sir Thomas Palmer Knight; but by her had no Issue.  
Which Richard 
Richard.  was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of his Majesty King Charles the First: and standing firm in his loyalty to the same King (of blessed memory) in the time of that grand defection in this Realm, which happened in the year 1642. through the Interest he had in South-Wales, there raised what power he could for the better security of those parts. In consideration where of, being made Lieutenant-General for the Counties of Caermarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan, and acting vigorously in that trust; he was, for his farther encouragement in that service, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Vaughan of Emlyn, by Letters Pa●ents, bea●ing date at Oxford, 25 Oct. 19 Car. 1. And shortly after the happy Restauration of his Majesty King Charles the Second, constituted Lord Precedent of the whole Principality of Wales, and Marches thereof; as also one of his Privy-Council.  
This Richard Married thrice; First Bridget Daughter and Heir to Thomas Llhoyd of Llanlleer in the County of Cardigan Esq; by whom he had Issue four Sons, who died in their Infancies. Secondly, Frances one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir john Altham of Oxhey, in Com. Hertf. Knight; by whom he hath had Issue three Sons; viz. Francis who Married the Lady Rachel, one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Thomas late Earl of Southampton; but di●d without Issue: 2. john, who Married Mary Daughter and Heir to Humphrey Browne of Greene-Castle, in Com. Caermarthen Esq. 3. Altham. And six Daughters, whereof Frances and Althamia are now living; the rest died young. To his third Wife the Lady Alice, Daughter to john late Earl of Bridgwater; but by her hath no Issue.   

Smith Lord Carington.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
THis Family do derive 
a Ex stemmate.  themselves from Sir Michael Carington Knight, Standard-Bearer to King Ri●hard the First in the Holy-land: From whom descended 
b Ex stemmate.  john Carington. Which john, about the beginning of King Henry the Fourth's Reign, having stoutly adhered 
c Ex stemmate.  to the then deposed King, was constrained to quit 
d Ex stemmate.  the Realm; and, after some time of abode in Foreign parts, to change 
e Ex stemmate.  his name, to this of Smith. From whom descended john Smith Esq; who being the Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer 
f Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 7. , in the Exchequer; was, in 31 H. 8. constituted 
g Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 7.  the second Baron in that Court.  
And, by the Marriage 
h Ex stemmate.  of Anne, Daughter and H●ir to john Harwell of Wotton, in Com. Warr. Esq, much increased his Estate. From whom, by lineal succession, was Sir Charles Smith 
Charles.  Knight. Who manifested his Fidelity to the late King Charles the First, in the times of his great distresses, by divers considerable aids. In consideration▪ whereof, he was, by Letters Patents, bearing date 31 Oct. in the nineteenth year of his Reign, advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Carington of ●o●ton: and, upon the fourth day of November following, to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Carington of Barrefore, within the Province of Connaght, in Ireland.  
This Charles Lord Carington took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir john Carrill of South- Harting in Com. Suss., Knight, and by her had Issue four Sons; Francis, Carrill, john, and Charles; and five Daughters; 1. Marry Married to Sir George Wi●●our of Huddington, in Com. Wigorn. Knight. 2. Lucy who died unmarried. 3. Anne. 4. Margaret the Wife of Sir Francis H●●gate of Huddleston, in Com. Ebor. Baronet. And 5. another Mary, who died unmarried.  
And, having occasion to Travel into France; lodging at Pontoise, was there barbarously murdered by one of his own Servants, upon the one and twentieth day of February, an. 1664. for lucre of such money, and Jewels, as he then had at that place; and l●eth Interred in the Church there, with a fair Tomb of Marble erected to his memory.  
To whom succeeded Francis 
Francis.  his Son and Heir▪ Which Francis Married juliana▪ the Daughter of Sir Thomas W●lmesley of Dunkenhalgh, in Com. Lan●. Knight, and by her hath had Issue Charles, who died in his Infancy.   

Lord Widdrington.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
AMongst other the true hearted Royalists, which in the times of the late grand defection, manifested their Loyal●y to our late Sovereign King Charles the Fir●● (of blessed memory) Sir William Widdrington 
William.  of Widdrington-Castle, in Com. Northumb. Knight and Baronet, was not the least; who, being the principal branch of a most ancient and worthy Family, long flourishing in that Northern-Tract, raised a considerable power, for his Majesty's Service, under the Conduct of the Right Honourable William, then Earl (but afterwards Marquis and Duke) of Newcastle; wherewith he had his share in the honour of those Victories, obtained by that great General, at tadcaster, Yarum, Seacro●t, ●ankerfley, Leedes, Halifax, Rotheram, 〈◊〉, Chesterfeild, Gaynsborough, and Lincoln; but chiefly at Bradford, in Com. Ebor. against those numerous forces; which, through the influence of certain predominant members of the late unhappy Long Parliament, were then most rebelliously employed against their Lawful Sovereign. In consideration whereof, he was, ●y Letters Patent, bearing date 10 Nou. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Widdrington of Blant●ey, in Com. Linc.  
Continuing likewise in Arms till all was lost, he suffered in the general ruin, which thereupon befell all the Kings good Subjects. And after that, joining with the most noble james Earl of Derby, in the month of Aug●●t, an. 1651. to make way for the safe passage of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, with ●is Army o●t of Scotland, then marching towards Worcester; being encountered by numerous Forces, sent by Cromwell, under the Command of Colonel Lilburne, lost his life in a sharp Skirmish near Wigga● in Lancashire; leaving Issue by Mary his Wife, Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Anthony Thorold of Blankney Knight, seven Sons; viz. William, 
William.  Henry, Eph●aim, Edward, Ralph, Anthony, and Roger: And two Daughters; Marry Married to ... Crane of Wood-Rysing, in Com. Nor●●. Esq: and jane to Sir Charles Stanley Knight of the Bath, Son to Sir Robert Stanley Knight, a younger Son to William late Earl of Derby.  
To whom succeeded in his honour William his Son and Heir. Which William Married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Sir Peregrine Bert● of Eveden, in Com. Linc. Knight (a younger Son to Robert late Earl of Lindsey) and by her hath Issue ...   

Prince Rupert, Earl of Holderness, and Duke of Cumberland.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
UPon that grand Defection which happened here, in an. 1642. As the loyalty of many eminent Subjects was then most clearly put to the test: no less were the cordial well-wishes to the late King Charles of blessed memory, of his nearest kindred and chief Allies. Amongst which none did more highly manifest their sense of his Sufferings, than his two Royal Nephews, Prince Rupert and Prince M●urice (younger Sons to the Illustrious Frederick, late Count Pala●ine of the Rhine, by that Excellent Princess Elizabeth, his only Sister.) Who, having from their youth been trained up in military Exercises; and therein, by their eminent Services in the German-Wars, deservedly gained the reputation of right valiant and expert Commanders, most seasonably repaired to Him, in order to his most necessary assistance and defence; Prince Rupert being made General of his Horse, and Prince Maurice Commander of some Forces in the West.  
In which military employments, their courage and conduct became so conspicuous in sundry fierce encounters against that Rebellious generation, then in Arms in most parts of this Realm, as rendered them formidable to their greatest Enemies. In consideration whereof; and to the end, that posterity might discern the sense which his Majesty then had of their known merits; having first made choice of Prince Rupert into the Society of the most noble Order of the Garter; he did by his Letters Patent, bearing date at Oxford 19 januarii in the nineteenth year of his Reign make him a free Denizen, and upon the twenty fourth day of the same month advance him to the dignity of a Peer of this Realm, by the title of Earl of holderness, and Duke of Cumberland.  
After which this Heroic General adventured himself in many other bloody Battles, till all was lost. Whereupon, being forced to retire into Foreign parts; he most happily returned, upon the joyful Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; whom he hath ever since, with great affection, and no less fidelity served; not only in Council, but in Action, as by his most courageous and prudent conduct of the whole English-Fleet, in that dreadful Sea fight against the Dutch, in an. 1672. is very well known.   

Lord Ward.  
[19 Car. 1.]  
GReat being the distresses of our late Sovereign King Charles the first (of blessed memory) by reason of that unparallelled defection in an. 1642. so that he had little wherewith to reward or encourage such Loyal persons, who, in the times of those unhappy troubles, stood firm, and faithful to him; other than by conferring on them certain Titles of dignity and honour: Amongst these Humble, 
Humble.  the Son and Heir of William Ward (a wealthy Goldsmith in London, and Jeweller to the Queen) descended from an ancient Family of that name, in Norfolk, meriting much for his seasonable supplies, at that time brought to his Majesty; having married Frances the Niece and Heir to Edward Lord D●●ley▪ was in consideration thereof first made a Knight at Oxford 24 junii an. 1643. 19 Car. 1. and shortly after advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Ward of Bermingham, in Com. War. as by that ●ings Letters Patent, bearing date at Oxford the 23 of March next ensuing, appeareth.  
By which noble Lady he had Issue two Sons, Edward, and William; and three Daughters; Honora married to William Dilke of Maxstoke-Castle in Com. War. Esq Frances to Sir William Noel of Kirby in Com. Leic. Baronet; and Theod●sia to Sir Thomas Brer●ton of Hanford in Com. Cestr. Baronet. And departing this life upon the fourth day of October an. 1670. was buried at Hymley in Com. Staff. where he than had his chief residence.  
Which Edward 
●dward.  succeeding in his honour married Frances Daughter to Sir William Brer●ton late of H●n●ord Baronet, Sister and at length Coheir to the said Sir Thomas; and by her hath had Issue three Sons; john, William, and Ferdinando: and two Daughters, Cath●rine, and Humbl●tta.   

Patric Earl of Brainford.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
THough in the times of the late unhappy ●roubles▪ which had their rise from the Sco●s, the generality of that Nation were Actors or Abettors in that rebellious Invasion of this Real●, made in the year 1642. yet were there some, who most loyally manifested their sincere affections to their native Sovereign, by adhering to him, with great fidelity, throughout the whole course of these destructive Wars: Of which number the right noble Patric Earl of Forth, was one who, from his youth having been trained ●p in the Wars of Sweden, D●nmar●, Russi●, Li●oni●, Li●huani●, Poland, 〈◊〉, and Germany; in which he gained no little skill and honour; seeing his Sovereign and these Realms, in great danger of ruin by those intestine broils, most freely re●orted to his service; First in Scotland, and afterwards here: where, by his prudent conduct in those sharp encounters at Edge-Hill, Brainford, and Newberry, performing the part of an expert and valiant Commander, he was made General of that King Army: and in farther consideration of his eminent services, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 27 Maii 20 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of an Earl by the title of Earl of Brainford in the County of Middlesex.  
This Earl died at Dundee in Scotland, in an. 1651. and was there buried; leaving no other Issue than the Lady jane a Daughter, at that time surviving, who is married to james Lord Forester, a Baron of that Realm.   

Lord Colepeper.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
THat this Family hath, for many past ages, flourished, with great esteem, in the Counties of Kent and Sussex, I need not here stand to give instance: and therefore shall descend to Sir john Colepeper Knight, 
john.  the principal branch thereof: who, being a person of great abilities, and perfectly Loyal to our late Sovereign King Charles the first (of blessed memory) was by him first constituted Chancellor of the Exchequer; afterwards Master of the Rolls, and one of his Majesty's Privy Council. And not forsaking him in the time of his great distresses and troubles, adventured his life courageously on his behalf, in the Battles of kineton, Newberry, and divers other sharp encounters. In consideration whereof he was by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 21 October in the twentieth year of his reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Colepeper of thoresway in Com. Linc.  
And after the loss of all, attending our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, during the greatest part of his abode beyond-Sea, being also one of the Lords of his Privy Council; departed this life shortly after his Majesty's most happy restoration, viz. upon the eleventh day of july an. 1660. and was buried at Hollingburne in Kent.  
He married two Wives; first Philippe Daughter of ... Snelling of ... in Com. ... Esq by whom he had Issue one Son called Alexander, who took to Wife Catherine, the Daughter and Heir to Sir Edward Ford of Harting in Com. Suss. Knight; but died without issue in his Father's life time: and Philippe a Daughter, married to Sir Thoma● Herlakenden of Wood-Church in Com. Cantii Esq. His second Wife was judith, Daughter to Sir Thomas Colepeper of Hollingburne, in Com. Cantii Knight, by whom he had Issue four Sons; Thomas, john, Cheney; and Francis who died in an. 1662. unmarried. Also three Daughters, Elizabeth married to james Hamilton Esqque judith, and Philippe.  
Which Thomas 
Thomas.  succeeding him in his Honour, married Margaret the youngest Daughter and Coheir to le Seigneur Iean de Hesse of the noble Family of Hesse in the Land of Berghen, near Collen in Germany; by whom he hath Issue one Daughter, called Catherine.   

Lord Astley of Reading.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
AS to the antiquity of this Family, having already, in the first Volume of this work, so fully discoursed; there needeth nothing to be farther said, than that Sir jacob Astley Knight (Son of Isaac Astley of Melton- Constable in Com. Norf. Esqque) of whom I am now to speak; did lineally descend 
a Ex stemmate.  from Ralph de Astley, a younger Son to Thomas Lord Astley, of Astley, in Com. War▪ by Edith his Wife, Sister and Coheir to Robert Constable, sometime of Melton above mentioned.  
This Sir jacob 
jacob.  having been long ●rain'd up in the discipline of War, and undergone divers Military Commands, in the service of Grave Maurice, and his Brother Henry, both Princes of Aurange; not only in that great Battle of Newport, and eminent Siege of Ostend, but many other places; was further employed in the like kind, by Christiern the fourth, King of Denmark, as also by the famous Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden; and in all these acquired no little honour.  
After which, upon the late grand defection here, in an. 1642. resorting to King Charles the First of blessed memory, he served him with great fidelity and courage, in the Battles of kineton, Brainford, Newberie, Lestithiell, and several other sharp encounters; being then Major General of his Majesty's Royal Army; and Governor of his Garrisons of Oxford and Reading, for some part of the time of those unhappy troubles: In consideration whereof he was, by Letters Patents, bearing date 4 November in the twentieth year of that King's reign, advanced to the degree and dignity o● a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Astley of Reading in Com. Berks. and afterwards constituted Lieutenant General of his Majesty's Forces throughout the Counties of Worcester, Stafford, Hereford, and Salop.  
He married a Germane Lady Agnes ●mple; by whom he had Issue five Sons, Isaac, Thomas, Henry, Bernard, and Edward; and Elizabeth a Daughter, married to Sir Edward Astley of Melton- Constable in Com. Norf. Knight: and departing this life at Maydston in Kent an. 1651. was buried in the Parish-Church there.  
To whom succeeded Isaac 
Isaac.  his Son and Heir; who married Anne the fourth Daughter to Sir Francis Stydolfe of Norbury in Com. Surr. Knight: and departing this life in September an. 1662. was buried also at Ma●dston, leaving Issue two Sons; jacob 
jacob.  (now Lord Astley) and Francis; and a Daughter which died very young.   

Lord Clifford of Lansborough, and Earl of Burlington.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
AMongst other, whose Loyalty in the time of the late unhappy ●●oubles, ought not to be forgotten, is Richard Earl of Cork in Ireland. Which Richard, in consideration of that real assistance and ready supply, by him then seasonably given to King Charles the first of blessed memory; and by reason of his marriage with the Lady Elizabeth sole Daughter and Heir to Henry late Earl of Cumberland; was by Letters Patents, bearing date upon the fourth of November, in the twentieth year of his reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Clifford of Lansborough in Com. Ebor.  
And afterwards, in farther consideration of his faithful services, both in England, and Ireland; as also, for the great merits of the said Henry Earl of Cumberland (who at the very beginning of those troubles, raised a considerable power, in opposition to those rebellious Forces then appearing; of which, during the continuance of his life, he made use for the service of his King and Country) was, by other Letters Patents, bearing date upon the twentieth day of March, in the sixteenth year of the reign of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, created Earl of Burlington, alias Bridlington, in Com. Ebor.  
This Earl hath Issue by the said Elizabeth his Wife, two Sons; Charles and Richard, and five Daughters; Frances married to the Earl of Roscomon, in Ireland; Ka●herine, who died in her childhood; Elizabeth Wife to Nicholas now Earl of Th●net; Anne married to Edward now Earl of Sandwich; and Henrie●●a to Laurence Hide, second Son to Edward late Earl of Clarend●n.  
Which Charles, commonly called Lord Clifford of Lansborough, married jane the youngest Daughter to William late Duke of Somerset; and hath Issue four Sons; viz. Richard, Charles, Henry, and William; and four Daughters, Frances, Elizabeth, jane, and Mary.   

Lord Lucas.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
OF this Family, which hath▪ with no little honour, flourished for many ages, in the Counties of Suffolk and E●●ex, was Sir john Lucas Knight, a person eminently accomplished with learning, and well versed in sundry Languages: whose perfect loyalty to the King, at the beginning of the late unhappy Troubles (in the year 1642.) exposed him to the merciless plunder of those who were then in Arms against his Majesty. By which, though ●e became much disabled in yielding to him such aids and assistance●, as he had designed: yet, was he not discouraged from performing to the utmost, what he could in his own person, or by his best friends, and nearest Allies; stoutly adventuring his life in the several Fights at Lestithiell in Cornwall, Newberie, in Berkshire, and divers other Battles: In consideration whereof, he was, by Letters Patents, bearing date 3 jan. 20 Car. 1. advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Lucas of Shenseild, in Com. Essex; with limitation of that dignity, for lack of Issue Male, unto Sir Charles Lucas Knight, his younger Brother, and to the Heirs Male of his Body; with remainder to Sir Thomas Lucas Knight (his other Brother) and the Heirs Male of his Body.  
This john Lord Lucas Married Anne Daughter to Sir Christopher N●vill of Newton-St. Lo, in Com. Somers. Knight of the Bath; by whom he had Issue one sole Daughter, called Mary, Married to Anthony, now Earl of Kent: On whose behalf, considering he had no Issue Male; and that Sir Charles Lucas Knight, his valiant Brother (who had, with great fidelity and courage served the late King Charles the First, of blessed memory, as an eminent Commander, in divers notable Battles) upon the loss of Colchester, was there, most barbarously, and against the Law of Arms, put to Death, leaving no Issue; he procured form our present Soureign, on the behalf of his said Daughter, and her Descendants, certain Letters-Patent, bearing date 7 M●ii, 15 Car. 2.; whereby the dignity and Title of Baroness Lucas of Crudwel●, in Com. Wiltes. was conferred upon her; and of Baron Lucas of the same place, upon the Heirs Male of her Body: As also, that her Son and Heir by the said Earl of Kent; and all other the Sons and Heirs, descended from her, of his Successors Earls of Kent, should bear the Title of Lord Lucas of Crudwell. And in default of such Issue Male, that the said Title should not be suspended, but enjoyed by such of the Daughters and Coheirs, if any shall be, as other indivisible inheritances, by the Common-Law of this Realm, are usually possessed.  
And departing this life at ... upon the ... day of ... an. 1670. was buried with his Ancestors at Colchester, in Essex.  
Dying thus without Issue Male, the Title of Lord Lucas of Shenfeild, by virtue of the Limitation above-expressed, devolved to Charles the Son and Heir of the said Sir Thomas Lucas Knight. Which Charles hath Married Penelope one of the Daughters to Francis late Earl of Scarsdale.   

Watson Lord Rokingham.  
[20 Car. 1.]  
UPon the 28th of january, an. 20 Car. 1. Sir L●w●s W●tson 
Lewes.  of Rokingham-Castle, in Com. Northt. Knight and Ba●onet; b●ing a person well descended, and of an ample fortune: and likewise for many considerable services, especially in the times of the late unhappy Troubles, much deserving of the King and Country; was, in consideration thereof advanced ●o the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Rokingham of Rekingham, in Com. Northt. as by his Letters Patents, then bearing date at Oxford, appear.  
This Lewe● Lord Rokingham, First Married 
a ●. 8. in officio Arm. f. 13 ●.  Catherine, Daughter to Peregrine Bertu, Lord Willo●ghby of Eresby, but by her had no Issue; and afterwards Eleanore Daughter to Sir George Manners of Haddo●, in Com. Derb. Knight, Sister to john Earl of Rutland, by whom he had Issue Edward his Son and Heir. And six Daughters; viz. Grace Married to Sir Edward Barkham of Westacre, in Com. Norff. Baronet. Anne, who died unmarried; Frances Married to Edward Dingley of Charlton, in Com. Wigorn. Esq; Elizabeth died unmarried; Eleanore Wedded to Sir Charles Dimock of S●ri●elby, in Com. Linc. Knight, and Catherine, who died young. And departing this life at Rokingham-Castle, in january, an. 1652. was buried in the Chancel of the Parish Church there.  
To whom succeeded Edward 
●dward.  his Son and Heir. Which Edward took to Wi●e the Lady Anne, eldest Daughter of Thomas late Earl of Strafford; and by her hath Issue four Sons; Lewes, Edward, Thomas and George: and four Daughters; Eleanore, Arabella, Anne, and Margaret.   

Lord Cholmley of Wiche-Malbank.  
[21 Car. 1.]  
THis Family being of great Antiquity in Cheshire, did originally assume their surname from the Lordship of Cholmundeley in that County; where Sir Hugh de Cholmundeley Knight, Son 
a Ex Stemmate.  and Heir of Robert, second Son to William Baron of Malpas, ●ixt his habitation; as the egerton's, descended 
b Ex Stemmate.  from Philip, second Son to David Baron of Malpas, who then seated himself at Egerton, also did. Which practice was most usual in those elder times, as by multitudes of examples might be instanced.  
Touching the Descendants of which Sir Hugh, much might be said, as to their matches with persons eminent for their Parentage and otherwise; whereof that of Elizabeth, Daughter to Gilbert Lord Talbot (Progenitor to the late Earls of Shrewsbury) is not the least; as also ●o their public employments; Sir Hugh Ch●lmely, in 36 H. 8. being in that expedition made into Scotland, and there receiving the honour of Knighthood, at Li●th; which for brevity I omit, and come to Robert, Grandson to the same Sir H●gh; who being a well-deserving person, and enjoying an ample Estate, was, upon the 29 th' of june an. 1611. (9 jac.) advanced to the dignity of a Baronet, amongst the first of those which then received that new Honour: as also by King Charles the First, to the degree of Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Cholmley of Kellis in Ireland. And afterwards, in consideration of his special service, in raising divers Companies of Foot in Cheshire, in order to the quenching those rebellious flames, which began to appear in an. 1642. and sending many other unto the King, then at Shrewsbury (which stood him in high stead in that memorable Battle of Kineton, happening soon after:) As also in raising other Forces, for de●ending the City of Chester, at the first Siege thereof by his Majesty's adversaries in that County; and courageous adadventure in the Fight at Tilston-Heath; together with his great sufferings, by the plunder of his Goods, and firing his Houses; was, by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 1 September 21 Car. 1. created a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Cholmley of Wiche Malbanc (commonly called Nautwiche) in Com. Cester. And, by other Letters Patents, bearing date 5 Martii next ensuing, Earl of Lemster in Ireland.  
This Robert married Catherine, Daughter to Sir Michael Stanhope of Shelford in Com. Nott. Knight: and departing this mortal life upon the second of October an. 1659. without lawful Issue, was buried at Malpas. Whereupon Robert his Nephew (viz. Son to his Brother Hugh) became Heir to his Estate. Which Robert, through the special grace and favour of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second, hath since that time, been dignified with the title of Viscount Cholmley of Kellis, formerly enjoyed by his said Uncle: Other Collateral branches of this ancient Family, still flourishing in several parts; as at Uale-Royal in Cheshire: Also at Whitby and other places in Yorkshire, of which Sir Hugh Cholmley Baronet is the chief.   

Sutton Lord Lexinton.  
[21 Car. 1.]  
AS to the antiquity of this Family, having in my discourse of the Barons of Dudley (whose paternal Ancestor assumed his surname from the Lordship of Sutton upon Trent, in Com. Nott. whereof they were anciently, and to this day do continue possessed) already spoke; I now descend to Robert Sutton of Aram, in Com. Nott. Esq the principal branch thereof.  
This Robert, 
Robert.  having in the time of the late unhappy troubles, diversely manifested his fidelity to the then King Charles the First (of blessed memory) in supplying his Majesty with considerable aid; and large assistance upon Garrisoning the Town of Newarke upon Trent, where, continuing throughout the whole course of those destructive Wars, he performed no little service: was, in consideration thereof, and by reason of his lineal descent from an Heir Female of the Honourable Family of Lexinton sometime of Lexinton in the same County) whereof in the first Volume of this work I have already spoke) by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford 21 Nou. 21 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Lexinton of Aram.  
He first married Elizabeth Daughter of Sir George Manors of Haddon in Com. Der●. Knight. Secondly ... Daughter to Sir Guy Palms of As●well in Com. Rutl. Knight, Widow of Sir Thomas Browne Knight▪ but by neither of these had any issue. And lastly, Marry Daughter of Sir Anthony St. Leger Knight, by whom he had one Son, called Robert, now in minority; and two Daughters, Bridget married to john eldest Son to Conyers Darcie, Son and Heir apparent to Conyers Lord Darcie: and Anne who died in her Infancy.  
And, departing this life 13 October an. 1668. was buried with his Ancestors at Aram.   

Kirkhoven Lord Wotton.  
[2 Car. 2.]  
I Now come to the Reign of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second; wherein I find, that the first Person by him advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, was Charles-Henry Kirkhoven (a Foreigner) Son of ... Kirkhoven Lord of Hem●lete i● Holland, by Catherine his Wife, the eldest of the four Daughters and Coheirs of Thomas Lord Wotton (Widow of Henry Lord Stanhope, Son and Heir to Philip late Heir of Chesterfield.) Which Charles was, by reason thereof, created Lord Wotton of Wotton in Kent, as by his Majesty's Leters Patent 
* Bill. Sign▪ de eodem anno. , bearing date at St. johnstons' in Scotland upon the one and thirtieth day of August, in the Second year of his Reign appeareth; and naturalised by Act of Parliament, begun 8 Maii 13 Car. 2. but is not yet married.   

Lord Langdale.  
[10 Car. 2.]  
AFter which time his Majesty put a stop to any farther Creations, until the tenth year of his Reign, that the divisions amongst the Grand Usurpers here, promised some hopes of his happy restoration. But then, looking with a gracious aspect upon the most faithful and valiant Sir Marmaduke Langdale of Holme in Spalding-moore, in come. Ebor. Kt; he thought him not unworthy of some eminent mark of his Royal favour. For, being 
a Bill. sign. d● an. 10 Car. 2.  a Person of an ancient Family in that county; when he discerned, that the late King Charles, was, by the dangerous Tumults of the seditious people, then predominant, driven from his Parliament sitting at Westminster, and for his better safeguard forced to go unto York; he freely repaired 
b Ibid.  unto him: And shortly after, having, at his own proper charge raised 
c Ibid.  three Companies of Foot, and a Troop of Seventy Horse, brought them thither for his service: with which he encountered 
d Ibid.  a strong party of those rebellious Invaders, the Scots, at Corbridge in Northumberland, and put them to the worst.  
Next 
e Ibid. , being Commander in chief of those Troops, which the King sent from Oxford, against that great Rebel of Lincolnshire, Colonel Rosseter, he gave him the ●oyl. Thence, marching against the Lord Fairfax, and putting him to the rout, he relieved Pont●ract-Castle, at that time besieged by a numerous Body of the Northern-Rebels. And, after all this, firmly adhering to that good King (of blessed memory) until necessity prompted his Majesty to cast himself upon his Native-subjects, the Scots, so that he could not serve him farther in this Realm, he betook himself to Foreign pa●s, till he did discern a fitter opportunity. And then, courageously attempting the strong Garrison of Barwick upon swede, and that well fortified City of Carlisle, he reduced them both to his Majesty's obedience.  
After 
f Ib.  which, having raised new Forces for his service, he did great things, and attempted greater: but soon after, through the powerfulness of the Enemy, the King's Interest sinking more and more; his Armies being totally scattered, he became their Prisoner. Whence making his escape, with no little difficulty, he again got beyond Sea; there, with most exemplary loyalty, attending our present Sovereign, in his most low and desperate condition. In consideration therefore of these his great Actings, and Sufferings; he was by Letters Patent 
g Ib. , bearing date a Bruges in Flanders, upon the fourth day of February, in the tenth year of his Majesty's Reign (which was about two years preceding his happy Restoration) advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Langdale of Holme in Spaldyngmoore, and to the Heirs male of his body.  
He married Lenox, the Daughter of Sir john Rhodes of Barlborough in Com. Derb. Knight, and by her left Issue two Sons, Marmaduke and Philip, (the rest dying young) as also two Daughters, Lenox and Mary. And departing this life, in his House at Holme (in the East-riding of Yorkshire) 5 August 1661. was buried at Sancton, near adjacent.  
To whom succeeded Marmaduke his Son and Heir; who married Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Savage of Beeston in Com. Cestr. Esq (Brother to john late Earl Rivers) and by her hath Issue one Son, named Marmaduke; and two Daughters; jane married to Michael Anne of Frickley in Com. Ebor. Esq; and Elizabeth to Hugh Smithson Esq, Son and Heir to Sir Jerome Smithson of Stanwick in the same County Baronet.   

Lord Crofts.  
[10 Car. 2.]  
THE next, in order of time, who had the Title of a Baron of this Realm conferred upon him, by our present Sovereign (than in Foreign parts) was William Crofts Esq; the lineal Heir 
a Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2.  male of that ancient Famimily, which had for divers Ages flourished at Sa●ham, in the County of Suffolk, (whereof many were dignified 
b Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2.  with the Honour of Knighthood;) and by females descended 
c Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2.  from the first Lord Wentworth of Net●lested, as also from the Montacutes sometime Earls of Salisbury, and nevil's Earls of Westmoreland.  
Which William, having been brought 
d Ib.  up in the Court of England, from his youth, became Master 
e Ib.  of the Horse to his Royal Highness the Duke of York: Next, to be Captain 
f Ib.  of the Guard to the late Queen-Mother; and afterwards Gentleman 
g Ib.  of the Bedchamber to his Majesty that now is. In all which employments, behaving himself with great fidelity, he was at length sent 
h Ib.  Ambassador into Poland; where he managed that high Affair, then committed to his trust, with singular prudence and dexterity. In consideration of which notable services, he was, by Letters-patent, bearing date at Brussels, in Brabant, upon the 18. of May in the tenth year of his Majesty's Reign advanced 
i Ib.  to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Crofts of Sax●am.  
He married two Wives; first Dorothy the Daughter to Sir john Hobert of Intwood, in Com. Norf. Baronet (Son and Heir to Sir Henry Hobert Knight and Baronet, sometime Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas) Widow of Sir john Helena Knight. Secondly Elizabeth Daughter of William Lord Spenser; but by neither of these hath had any Issue.   

Lord Berkley of Stratton.  
[10 Car. 2.]  
ABout the same time, likewise, his Majesty taking into his Princely consideration the eminent merits of Sir john Berkley of Bruton in the County of Summersault Knight (descended from the most noble and ancient Barons Berkley of Berkley-Castle, of whom I have already spoke in the first Volume of this work) who, being Governor 
a Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2.  to his Royal Highness james Duke of York, and managing his Affairs in his tender years, most seasonably approved his Loyalty to the late King Charles (of blessed memory) in a very high measure. First 
b Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2. , by putting himself in Arms on his part, at the beginning of the late unparallelled Rebellion; for which cause he suffered Imprisonment for a time. Next 
c Bill. sign. de an. 10 Car. 2. , by his opportune though hazardous adventure, in bringing a considerable supply of Arms and Ammunition out of Holland, in the Year 1642. which he then safely landed in the parts of Holderness, for his Majesty's service.  
After this, being made 
d Ib.  General of his Majesty's Forces in Cornwall, joining with Sir Ralph Hopton Knight, (afterwards Lord Hopton) he obtained divers Victories 
e Ib.  against the Rebels of those western-Counties, in the several Battles of Bradock, Saltash, Launceston, and Strat●on; as also at Modbury in the County of Devon. And, laying strong siege 
f Ib.  to Exeter, after divers bold skirmishes with the Enemy, at length, not only reduced 
g Ib.  it to his Majesty's obedience, but most valiantly repulsed 
h Ib.  their Fleet, then at topsham, under the command of Robert Earl of Warwick, taking three of their Ships in that Harbour: whereupon he was constituted Governor 
i Ib.  of that great City, & General of all his Majesty's Forces in Devonshire.  
In consideration therefore of these his most loyal and successful services, he was, by Letters-Patent 
k Ib.  bearing date at Brussels in Brabant, upon the 19 of May in the tenth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Berkley of Stratton. Since which time, being constituted Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, he arrived there in April 1670. and having undergone that Trust for about the space of 3 years, is now Ambassador in France.  
He married Christian the Daughter of Sir Andrew Riccard Knight, (Precedent of the East-India Company) and Widow of Henry Lord Kensington, Son to Henry late Earl of Holland; by whom he hath Issue four Sons; Charles, john, and William, now living; and Maurice, who died young: As also one Daughter, called Anne.   

james Du●e of York.  
[11 Car. ●.]  
THis most Illustrious b●●●ch of the Royal Family; that is to ●y, Second Son to the late King Charles the First (of blessed memory) having been, by 〈◊〉 Renowned Father, created Duke of York, 〈◊〉 Letters-Pattents 
* Bill. sign. de eodem anno.  bearing date at Oxford, 〈◊〉 jan. in the Nineteenth year of his Reign; i● farther augmentation to his Titles, had the dignity of Earl of Ulvester, in the Realm of I●●●and, conferred upon him, the tenth day of M●●, in the Eleventh year of the Reign of our pre●●nt Sovereign K. Charles the Second.  
He first married the Lady Anne, eldest daugh●ter to Edward late Earl of Clarendon; and by her had issue four sons; Charles' Duke of Cambridge, who died in his Infancy; james Duke of Cambridge, Henry Duke of Kendal, and Edgar Duke of Cambridge; all which died likewise in their childhood. And three Daughters; the Lady Mary, and Lady Henrietta● yet living; and the Lady Catherine, who died in her Infancy.  
He afterwards married the Lady Maria Beatrice, daughter to the Duke of Modina in Italy: by whom he hath had issue one daughter, named Catherine-Laura, which died in her Infancy.   

Henry Duke of Gloucester.  
[11 Car. 2.]  
THe next is Henry▪ the Third Son to the same King Charles the First; by the like Letters-patent, bearing date 13 Mai● the ensuing year, created 
* Bill. sign. de eodem anno.  Duke of Gloucester, and Earl of Cambridge. Who, having been partaker with our present Sovereign, in his greatest Dioceses, during the long continuance o●●he ●●te Unparalleled Usurpation; had, at leng●●, the happiness to see him Peacefully restored to the Royal Throne of these his Realms; accompanying him into England, before the end of May, the following year: but departed this life unmarried, upon the Thirteenth day of September next ensuing; and was buried in the Royal Chapel of King Henry the Seventh at Westminster, under the Tomb of Mary Q▪ of Scotland, his Great-Grandmother.   

Monk Duke of Albemarle.  
[12 Car. 2.]  
HAving now done with all such Creations, which were made by our present Sovereign (King Charles the Second) before his Joyful Return into England; I now come to those which ensued afterwards; and first to that of George Monk of Potheridge▪ in Com. Devon. Esq who, having sedulously exercised 
a Bill. sign. de anno▪ ●● Car. 2.  a Military course of life, both by Sea and Land, in Foreign parts, for the chief time of his youth; and, afterwards applying 
b Bill. sign. de anno▪ ●● Car. 2.  himself to his late Majesty's Service, at the beginning of the late unhappy Rebellion, in which he had the fate to be taken 
c Bill. sign. de anno▪ ●● Car. 2.  prisoner; at length, obtaining his liberty, he took 
d Bill. sign. de anno▪ ●● Car. 2.  up Arms with the Adverse-Party, in expectation of a fitter season to manifest his great affections to his King and Country. Of which (after much devastation and spoil, the Cruel Murder of His Majesty, and extirpation of this formerly long-flourishing Monarchique Government) when he discerned some view; he ceased not to improve all opportunities, whereby he might accomplish those blessed ends, which his Right-Loyal Heart had always (though with great Reservation) most earnestly designed. And accordingly, (through God's assistance) became the Chief and most happy Instrument of Restoring the King to His Just Rights, and all these Realms to their long desired Peace and Tranquillity: the particulars whereof, as they are not unknown to this present Age; so are they made public to the World by divers persons, which have given an Historical Account thereof, for the better satisfaction of future times.  
In contemplation therefore of these his most Laudable Adventures; and, as a Lasting Testimony of the real sense which His Majesty had of these his transcendent merits; considering also, that 
e Ib.  by the Lady Frances, daughter and coheir to Arthur Plantagenet, Natural son to King Edward the Fourth, wife of Thomas Monk Esq his Lineal Ancestor, he was descended from Edward Grey Viscount L'isle, and by Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir to john Talbot Viscount L'isle, son to the renowned john Talbot, sometime Earl of Shrewsbury (and with him slain in the Battle of Chasti●lion) by Margaret wife of that valiant Earl, from the famous Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick and Aumarle, Regent of France (whose eldest daughter and coheir she was) he had, by Letters-patent, 
f Ib.  bearing date the seventh day of july, in the Twelfth year of His Majesty's Reign, these several Dignities and Titles of Honour conferred upon him, and the heirs male of his Body; that is to say, Baron Monk of Potheridge, Beauchamp, and Ties; Earl of Torington, and Duke of Albemarle: And, shortly after, was installed Kt of the most noble Order of the Garter.  
He married Anne, Sister of Sir Thomas Clarges Knight, and departing this life upon the fourth day of january, An. 1669. was honourably buried upon the last day of April next ensuing, on the North-side of King Henry the Seventh's Chapel, adjoining to the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster; leaving Christopher, his only Son and successor, in his Honours (now Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter) who married the Lady Elizabeth, eldest daughter to Henry Earl of Ogle (son and heir apparent to William Ouke of Newcastle) but by her, as yet, hath no issue.   

Lord Butler of Lanthony, and Earl of Brecknock.  
[12 Car. 2.]  
THe next, on whom our present Sovereign, after his happy Restauration, conferred any Title of Honour, was james Marquis of Ormond, and Earl of Ossory in Ireland, of His Majesty's Privy-Council, both in England, and that Realm; Lord Steward of His Household, one of the Gentlemen of his Royal Bedchamber, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; Paternally descended from Hervey Walter, a great Baron of this Realm, in the time of King Henry the Second (of whom I have spoke in the First Volume of this Work) whose posterity, afterwards, became Earls of Ormond; whereof another james, surnamed Butler (who married Elizabeth, the daughter of Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex, Lord of Brecknock, and Constable of England, by Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters of King Edward the First) was the first, so created by King Edward the Third.  
Which first mentioned james, having been Lieutenant of Ireland, in the time of King Charles the First of blessed memory (where he performed great things, and afterwards constantly adhered to His Majesty that now is, throughout that tedious time of His Calamitous expulsion, meriting much for his most Loyal Actings and Sufferings) was, by Letters-patent, 
a Bill▪ sign. de an. 12 Car. 2.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the Twentieth day of july, in the same Twelfth year of His Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Butler of Lanthony, in the County of Gloucester, (his noble Ancestor Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex, having divers ages past, been the Pious Founder of a great Abbey there:) as also Earl of Brecknock, and to the heirs make of his body. And, the next ensuing year, by other Letters-patent, 
b Bill. sign. de an. 13 Car. ●.  dated at Westminster, upon the Thirteenth day of March, created Duke of Ormond, in the Realm of Ireland; and shortly after that, again Lord Lieutenant of that Realm.  
This Duke married the Lady Elizabeth Preston, the daughter of Richard Lord Dingwell, who was honoured with the Title of Earl of Desmond by King james: and, by her hath issue three sons; first Thomas, who beareth the Title of Earl of Ossory; Secondly Richard Earl of Arran, who first married the Lady Mary, daughter to● james Duke of Richmund, sister and heir to Esme Duke of Richmund.  
[Which Richard, having courageously given battle to the Rebels in Ireland at Carickfergus, and subdued them, and behaved himself with exemplary valour in the late perilous Sea-fight with the Dutch (His Royal Highness the Duke of York being then Admiral) was, by reason of these his faithful Services, created a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Butler of Weston in the County of Huntingdon, by Letters-patent, bearing date at Westminster, upon the Twenty seven●h day of August, in the Twenty fifth year of his Majesty's Reign. And, surviving that wife, m●●●ried ... daughter of john Ferrer 〈◊〉 Tamworth-Castle, in the County of ●arwick Esquire.] And thirdly john.  
He had also ●●o daughters; viz. the Lady Elizabeth, married to Philip Earl of Chesterfeild; and Marry to William Lord Cavendish, son and he● to William Earl of Devonshire.  
But I ●eturn to Thomas Earl of Ossory (the eldest s●●.) This Thomas, having been by His Majesties Writ of Summons, bearing date 
c Journal ●f Parl.  14 Sept. ● 18 Car. 2. ● called to the Parliament, then sitting at Westminster, by the Title of Lord Bu●●r of Moore-Parke, took his place there accordingly, upon the 18th day of September ●ext ensuing. In September, An. 1672. he was elected Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter: and, upon the 17th day of May, An. 1673. was made Rere-Admiral of the Blew-Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, in order to that great Sea-fight against the Dutch, which happened shortly after.  
He married the Lady Amelia of Nassau, daughter to Lewes de Nassaw, Lord Beverwaert, son to the Illustrious Maurice late Prince of Orange, and Count of Nassau: and by her hath had issue three Sons, james, and Charles, (another james dying young) and four daughters, now living; Elizabeth married to William Earl of Derby, Amelia, Henrietta, and Catherine; two others (viz. Marry, and Henrietta) deceasing in their Childhood.   

Hyde Earl of Clarendon.  
[12 Car. ●.]  
SHortly afterwards Sir Edward Hyde Knight, descended from an ancient Family of that name, in Cheshire, was in like sort advanced to sundry Titles of Honor.  
Having been trained up to the Study of the Laws, in that Honourable Society of the Middle-Temple London, and manifesting his fidelity to the late King Charles (of blessed memory) in an eminent measure, he was first 
a Bill. sign. de an. 12 Car. 2.  made Chancellor of his Exchequer, and one of His Privy-Council.  
After the expulsion of our present Sovereign (attending him in Foreign parts) he was sent Ambassador 
b Bill. sign. de an. 12 Car. 2.  into Spain; made his Secretary 
c Bill. sign. de an. 12 Car. 2.  of State, and lastly Lord Chancellor. In all which employments, he deported himself with such prudence, judgement, and integrity, 
d Bill. sign. de an. 12 Car. 2.  as that soon after His Majesty's Happy Restauration, he was, by Letters-patent, 
e Ib.  bearing date upon the Third day of November, in the Twelfth year of His Reign, raised to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Hyde of Hindon, in come. Wilts. and to the he●●s male of his body: also upon the Twentieth of April next ensuing, 
f Ib.  to the dignity of Viscount Cornbury, in come. Oxon. and Earl of Clarendon. Which office of Lord Chancellor he held until towards the end of August, An. 1667. that the Great Seal was taken from him, and committed to the Custody of Sir Orlando Bridgman Knight and Baronet. Whereupon he retired into France▪ and departing this life in the City of R●an in Normandy, 19 Dec. An. 1674. was buried on the North side of the Capella Regum, in the Collegiate-Church of St. Peter at Westminster.  
He married Frances, daughter, and at length sole heir to Sir Thomas Aylesbury Knight and Baronet, sometime one of the Masters of the Requests; and by her had issue four sons; Henry, commonly called Lord Cornberie, Laurence, now Master of the Robes to His Majesty; Edward, who died unmarried, and james: As also two daughters; the Lady Anne, married to his Royal Highness james Duke of York, and the Lady Frances to. ...  
Which Henry, now Earl of Clarendon, first took to wife Theodosia, one of the daughters of Arthur late Lord Capell, by whom he had issue one only son, called Edward. Secondly Flower, daughter and sole heir to William Backhouse of Swallowfeild, in come. Berks. Esq widow of Sir William Backhouse Baronet (Grandson to Rowland Backhouse, sometime Alderman of London) by whom, as yet, he hath no issue.   

Annesley Earl of Anglesey.  
[13 Car. 2.]  
AMongst the rest of those eminent persons, whom our present Sovereign, for the greater splendour of His Royal Coronation, advanced unto sundry degrees, and Titles of Honour, was Sir Arthur Annesley Baronet, Lord Mount-Norris, and Viscount Valencia in Ireland; son of Sir Francis Annesley Baronet▪ Lord Mount-Norris, and Viscount Valencia, Vice-Treasurer, and Secretary in that Realm to King Charles the First of blessed Memory: Paternally descended from the ancient and worshipful family of Annesley, in the County of Nottingham; and by the Mother, from that of Philip's of Picton-Castle in Pembrokshire. Which Sir Arthur, in the late most perilous times, having served His Majesty that now is (to the no little hazard of life and Fortune) with great integrity; was, by Letters-patent, bearing date upon the twentieth day of April, in the Thirteenth year of His reign, created a Baron of this Kingdom, by the Title of Lord Annesley of Newport- Paynell, in come. Buck. as also raised to the dignity of an English Earl, by the Title of Earl of Anglesey, and to the heirs male of his body.  
Since which time, by reason of his singular prudence, and fidelity, he hath had that great Office of Lord Privy-seal conferred upon him, which he still enjoyeth.  
He married Elizabeth, one of the two daughters and coheirs of Sir james Altham Knight (son and heir to Sir james Altham Knight, sometime Baron of the King's Exchequer) by whom he hath had issue seven sons, viz. james, commonly called Lord Annesley; Altham, Richard, Arthur, and Charles': two other, both named Arthur, dying in their childhood. And six daughters. 1. Dorothy, married to Richard Earl of ●iroen in Ireland; 2. Elizabeth, to Alexander Mac-Donald, second son to the Earl of Antrim; 3. Frances, first to john Wyndham of Felbrigge, in come. Norf. Esquire; and afterwards to Sir john Tompson of Haversham, in come. Buck. Baronet. 4. Philip's to Charles Lord Mohun: 5. Anne: and 6. Bridget, who died young.  
Which james Lord Annesley having wedded Elizabeth, daughter to john Earl of ●utland, hath issue by her two sons; james and john; and two daughters; Frances, who died in her Infancy, and Elizabeth.   

Grenevil Earl of bath.  
[13 Car. 2.]  
THat this Family is not only of very great Antiquity, but famous for divers Martial exploits, is evident from sundry Authorities; Harmo dentatus 
a Gesta Norm p. 21▪ a. Ex stemmate.  (the common Ancestor thereof) who was 
b Gesta Norm p. 21▪ a. Ex stemmate.  Earl of Corboil, as also Lord of Thorigny and Graneville in Normandy, being lineally descended from the Warlike Rollo, sometime Duke of that large Territory. Which Hamon had issue 
c Ex stemmate.  two sons, Robert, surnamed Fitz-Hamon, Earl of Corboil, Lord of Thorigny, and Graneville, who left no issue male (as in the First Volume of this Work is showed) and Richard, called de Graneville; who, by reason thereof, had a real right to those Titles, and was one of his chief assistants 
d Hist. of Cambria, p. 125, & 126.  in the Conquest of Glamorganshire, in the time of King William Rufus.  
Which Richard, upon the sharing 
e Monast. Angl vol▪ 1. ●. 719. a.  of that Country, amongst those that were partakers in that Conquest, Founded 
f Monast. Angl vol▪ 1. ●. 719. a.  a Monastery of Cisterian Monks at Nethe, and bestowed 
g Monast. Angl vol▪ 1. ●. 719. a.  on them▪ the whole proportion allotted to his part; afterwards, seating 
h Ex stemmate.  himself, first at Biddiford; and next at Kilkhampton in Cornwall; which Lordships have since been possessed by his posterity, and do so continue to this day.  
A Descendent of which Richard, was 
i Bill. sign▪ de an. 1●. Car. 2.  that famous Sir Richard Greneville Knight, Vice-Admiral to Queen Elizabeth; who, encountering the Spaniard in a bloody Naval Fight, near the ●ercera Islands, therein lost his life.  
So likewise was Sir Bevill Greneville Knight▪ whose exemplary Loyalty to the late King Charles the First (of blessed memory) may not be forgot. For, 
k Bill. sign▪ de an. 1●. Car. 2.  having at his own prope● charge, in An. 1638. raised a Troop of Horse, wherewith he attended His Majesty in His first Northern Expedition against His Rebellious Subjects of Scotland; and afterwards being one of the Knights for the County of Cornwall, in that unhappy Long Parliament, begun 〈◊〉 Westminster upon the third day of November, An. 1640. Which, under several specious pretences, raised many powerful Armies against the King, he stoutly led on the Loyal Cornish-Men against the Rebels of Devonshire, and the adjacent Counties; courageously giving Battle to them in sundry places; obtained several Victories over them, especially at Bodmin, Lanceston, and Stratton in Cornwall; as also at Landisdowne, near Bath, in the County of Somerset, though he lost his life in that great Battle; leaving issue by Mary his wife, eldest daughter, and coheir to Sir john St. Leger Knight (descended lineally from Anne, the daughter and coheir to Thomas, sometime Earl of Wiltshire and Ormond) john his son and heir.  
Which john, following his Father's steps, in all loyal adventures (though then but fifteen years of age,) first 
l Ibid.  headed his Father's own Regiment; and, soon after, became Commander 
m Ibid.  in Chief of five other, in all the considerable Fights and Skirmishes of those Western parts: as also 
n Ibid.  in the second Battle of New●erie in Berkshire, wherein he received many dangerous wounds. And when, through the prevalency of the Rebels in all parts. His Majesty (that now is) was constrained to quit the Realm (having been constituted 
o Ibid.  one of the Gentlemen of His Bedchamber) he cheerfully attended 
p Ibid.  him in His greatest distresses, ceasing not to share with him in Foreign parts, throughout all His unparallelled afflictions, and disconsolate Travels, in France, Flanders, Holland, and into the Isle of jersey.  
After which, being made Governor 
q Ibid.  of the Silley-Islands, he stoutly defended 
r Ibid.  them against no less than Fifty English Ships, under the command of those two Notorious Rebels, Blake and Askewe (Admirals to the then Usurpers.) And, after all this, seriously consulting 
s Ibid.  with General Monk (his near Kinsman) in that great and difficult Work, of the King's most Joyful Restoration, acted vigorously therein, until the same being most happily consummated, His Majesty made His most Welcome Return to His Rightful Throne of these Realms.  
Having therefore thus highly merited, he was by Letters-patent, ᵗ bearing date at Westminster, upon the twentieth day of April, in the Thirteenth year of His said Majesty's Reign (which was but three days preceding the King's most Solemn Coronation) advanced to the Dignities and Titles of Lords Grenevill of Kilkhampton, and Biddiford, Viscount Grenevill of Landsdowne, and Earl of bath; being at that time Chief Gentleman of His Majesty's Royal Bedchamber, as also Warden of the Stanneries in Devonshire and Cornwall.  
He married jane, daughter to Sir Peter Wiche controller of the Household to the late●King Charles (of blessed memory) by whom he hath had issue five sons, viz. Charles, commonly called Lord Landsdowne, john, and Bevill, now living (the other dying young) and eleven daughters: whereof eight died young; the other three being these; 1. The lady jane, wife of William Gower, second son to Sir Thomas Gower of Sittenham, in Com. Ebor. Ba●onet, now called William Lev●son, as Naphew, and adopted heir to Sir Richard Leveson, late of ●rentham in come. S●aff. Knight of the Bath. Secondly, the Lady Gatherine; and Thirdly, the Lady Grace, married to George, eldest son to Philip Carter●t, sort and heir to Sir George Carteret, Vice-Chamberlain to our Sovereign King Charles the Second.   

Lord Cornwallis of Eye.  
[13 Car. 2.]  
IN order likewise to the Solemn Coronation of our present Sovereign, for the more Splendour thereof; amongst others of great Merit, Sir Frederick Cornwallis of Brome, in come. Suff. Knight and Baronet (at that time Treasurer of His Household) was then made choice of, as fit to partake of His Majesty's great Grace and Favour. A person descended 
a Bill. sign▪ de an. 13 Car. 2.  of a very ancient and worthy Family of that name, which had for a long time eminently flourished in the Counties of Norfolk, and Suffolk; whereof was 
b Bill. sign▪ de an. 13 Car. 2.  Sir john Cornwallis Knight (his Great Grandfather) who, for his singular courage, and valiant actings, under Thomas Duke of Norfolk, at the taking of Morlaix in France, in the time of King Henry the Eighth, had 
c Bill. sign▪ de an. 13 Car. 2.  the Honour of Knighthood then conferred upon him: and, soon after his return from thence, was made Steward 
d Bill. sign▪ de an. 13 Car. 2.  of the Household to Prince Edward.  
Which Sir john Cornwallis had issue 
e Ib.  Sir Thomas Cornwallis Knight; who, being Sheriff 
f Ib.  of Norfolk, in the last year of King Edward the Sixth's Reign, raised 
g Ib.  considerable Forces against the opposers of Queen Mary's Title. By reason of which seasonable assistance, upon her arrival to the Throne of this Realm, he was first constituted 
h Ib.  one of Her Privy Council; next Treasurer of Calais, and afterwards controller of Her Household.  
This Sir Frederick, therefore, being in no whit short of his Ancestors virtues; having, from his youth, with great fidelity, served the late King Charles (of blessed memory) both in Court and Camp; for which he suffered the loss of his Estate, Imprisonment and Exile; in testimony of the high esteem, which His Majesty that now is, had of his Merits, was, by Letters-patents, 
i Ib.  bearing date the twentieth day of April, in the Thirteenth year of His Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Cornwallis of Eye, in the County of Suffolk▪ and to the heirs male of his Body.  
He first married Elizabeth, daughter to Sir john Ashburnham of Ashburnham, in come. Suss. Knight, by whom he had issue three Sons; Charles, Frederick, and George; and one daughter; named Henrietta-Maria, who died unmarried. Secondly, Elizabeth, daughter to Sir Henry Crofts of Saxham, in come. Suff. Knight, by whom he had issue jane a daughter, married to William, son and heir to Sir john Duncombe of Batlesden, in come. Bedf. Knight. And departing this life upon the twenty second day of january, An. 1661. was buried in the Chancel of the Parish Church of Brome, before specified.  
To whom succeeded Charles, his eldest son, who married Margaret, daughter of .... Playsted, and by her had issue five sons, viz. Charles, Frederick, William, Thomas▪ and George, and one daughter, named Henrietta-Maria. And departing this life upon the thirteenth day of April, An. 1673. was buried at Culford in the ●ame County of Suffolk.  
Which last mentioned Charles, (his eldest son) now Lord Cornwallis, married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Stephen Fox Knight, one of the Clerks of the Green-cloth of his Majesty's Household, by whom he hath issue two sons Charles, and William.   

Boothe, Lord De lamer of Dunham-Massy.  
[13. Car. 2.]  
AT the same time likewise, Sir George Boothe of Dunham, in the County of Chester Baronet, (paternally descended 
a Bill. Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  from a very ancient and Knightly Family, of that name in those parts and in Lancashire, and by Heirs Female from the Massies, heretofore Barons of Dunham, in that County Palatine, as also from the Montforts and Clinton's, Honourable Families of this Realm) being highly sensible 
b Bill. Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  of the barbarous murder, acted upon the late King Charles (of blessed memory) and the miserable calamities brought upon these Nations, by his cruel Regicides: in order to the redemption of his Country, from the tyrannous oppressions of those merciless men; and the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign, to his rightful Throne, raised 
c Bill. Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  great Forces of Horse and Foot: in which laudable attempt, though he became unsuccesful, as to his chief design: nevertheless, it was sufficiently obvious, that his endeavours at that time, did not a little ●●●duce unto what he so worthily aimed at. In consideration therefore, of this well intended service, he was by Letters Patents, 
d Ib.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the twentieth day of April, in the same thirteenth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord De lamer of Dunham- Massy, and to the heirs male of his Body.  
He first Married the Lady Catherine, daughter to Theophilus, late Earl of Lincoln▪ by whom he had issue one only daughter, named Vere; and to his second wife, the Lady Elizabeth, daughter to Henry late Earl of Stanford, by whom he hath had issue five sons, William, which died in his youth, Henry, George, Charles, and Robert; and five daughters, Elizabeth, Anne, Diana, jane, and Sophia; of which daughters, Anne, jane, and Sophia, died young.  
Which Henry, (his son and heir apparent) took to wife Mary, daughter to Sir james Langham of Cotesbroke, in come. North. Baronet, and by her hath issue two sons, james and George, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary.   

Lord Touneshend of Kings-Lenne.  
[13 Car. 2.]  
IN honour likewise of his Majesty's Royal Coronation, Sir Horace Touneshend of Raynham, in the County of Norfolk Baronet, paternally descended 
a Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  from an ancient Family of that name, which had long flourished in those parts: and by Mary his Mother, (daughter and coheir to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury) from the most Ancient and Noble Family of the Veres Earls of Orford, taking to heart 
b Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  the woeful murder of the late King Charles, (of blessed memory) with the oppression of his Country; as also the long and grievous expulsion of our rightful Sovereign King Charles the Second; in order to his happy Restoration, most loyally put 
c Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  himself in Arms, fortified 
d Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  the Haven of King's Lenne for his reception; and prepared 
e Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  considerable Forces, both by Sea and Land, for the better sccuring thereofe. In consideration therefore, of these his great and most acceptable services, he was by Letters Patents, 
f Bill▪ Sign. de a. 23. Car. 2.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the twentieth of April, in the thirteenth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Towneshend ●of Kings-Lenne, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He first married Mary, daughter and sole heir to Edward Lewknore of Denham, in come. Suff. Esquire, son and heir to Sir Edward Lewknore Knight, by whom he had no issue: and afterwards Marry the daughter of Sir joseph Ashe of ... in come. Midd. Knight; by whom he ●ath issue one son called Charles.   

Cooper Earl of Shaftsbury.  
[13 Car. 2.]  
AMongst others, which by reason of their special merits, were advanced to sundry Titles of Honour, in order to their solemn attendance upon his Majesty, at his Royal Coronation, Sir Anthony-Ashley Cooper of Wimborne St. Giles, in the County of Dorset, Baronet, was one (being son 
a Bill▪ Sign. de anno▪ 1● Car. 2.  and heir to Sir john Cooper of Rockburne, in come. Wiltes. Knight, by 
b Bill▪ Sign. de anno▪ 1● Car. 2.  Anne his wife, daughter and sole heir to Sir Anthony Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles, Knight and Baronet, by 
c Bill▪ Sign. de anno▪ 1● Car. 2.  jane his wife, daughter and heir to Philip Okeover of Okeover, in come. Staff. Esquire.) Which Sir Anthony-Ashley Cooper, (deducing 
d Bill▪ Sign. de anno▪ 1● Car. 2.  his descent by heirs Female, from the Hameleyns', Plesheys, and Malmains, anciently of Winchburne St. Giles, before specified) having 
e Ibid.  in sundry respects, manifested his Loyalty to King Charles the First of blessed Memory; as also his great affection to his Country, in the late most perilous, and difficult times: and likewise to our present Sovereign, by 
f Ibid.  his prudent and seasonable Advices and Consultations with General Monk, and others, in order to his peaceful and happy Restoration; in consideration of these his acceptable services, he was by Letters Patents, 
g Ibid.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the twentieth day of April, in the thirteenth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles, and to the heirs Male of his body. And after this, being made Chancellor of his Majesty's Exchequer, as also one of the Commissioners for his Treasury, and Lieutenant of Dorsetshire; he was by other Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, upon the twenty third day of April, in the twenty fourth year of his said Majesty's Reign, created Lord Cooper of Paulet, and Earl of Shaftesbury, and to the heirs male of his Body.  
He hath had three Wives; first Margaret, daughter to Thomas Lord Coventrie, sometime Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England; next the Lady Frances, daughter to David late Parl of Exeter, but by neither of these any issue; and lastly Margaret, daughter to William late Lord Spenser, by whom he hath issue Anthony his only son, who married the Lady Dorothy, third daughter to john Earl of Rutland, and hath issue by her two sons; Anthony and john.   

Lord Crew of Stene▪  
[13 Car. 2.]  
AT that time also john Crew of Stene, in the County of Northampton, Esquire, son and heir to Sir Thomas Crew Knight, one of the Sergeants at Law to the late King Charles, (of blessed memory) being descended 
a Bill▪ Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  from the ancient Family of Crew, in the County Palatine of Chester, by his great prudence▪ (with no small hazard) loyally contributing 
b Bill▪ Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  his best endeavours, in order to the happy restoration of our present Sovereign; in testimony of his Majesty's gracious acceptance of this his laudable service, was by Letters Patent, 
c Bill▪ Sign. de a. 13. Car. 2.  bearing date at Westminster, ●the twentieth day of April, in the thirteenth year of his Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the title of Lord Crew of Stene, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He married jemima, daughter and coheir of Edward Walgrave of Lawford, in come. Essex Esquire. By whom he hath had issue four sons, (the rest dying young) viz. first Sir Thomas Crew, Knight, secondly, john, thirdly, Nathaniel, Bishop of Durham; and fourthly, Walgrave; as also two daughters, jemima, married to Edward late Earl of Sandwich, and Anne to Sir Henry Wright of Dagenham, in come. Essex Baronet.  
Which Sir Thomas, by Mary his wife, daughter of Sir George Touneshend, late of East- Raynham, in come. Norff. Baronet, hath had issue john, who died in his youth, and two daughters, Anne yet unmarried, and Temperance the wife of Roland Alston, son and heir to Sir Thomas Alston of Odell, in come. Bedf. Baronet. And by Anne his second wife, daughter and coheir to Sir William Airmin of Osgodby, in come. Linc. Baronet, (widow of Sir Thomas Woodhouse of Wilberhall▪ in come. Norff. Baronet) one daughter named jemima.   

james Fitz-Roy Duke of Monmouth.  
[15 Car. 2.]  
THe next in order of time, advanced to any Title of Honour, was james Fitz-Roy, one of His Majesty's Natural Sons, whom by reason of his virtuous inclinations and pregnant evidences of an heroic spirit, as a proper furtherance to his after great achievements, was created Baron of ●inedale, in the County of Northumberland, Viscount Doncaster, and Duke of Monmouth, by Letters Patents, bearing date at Westminster, upon the fourteenth day of February, in the fifteenth year of his Majesty's Reign: having since been installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and constituted Master of the Horse.  
He married the Lady Anne, daughter and sole heir to Francis Earl of Buckleugh in Scotland, by whom he hath had issue two sons, Charles', born 24 Aug. 1672. and died 9 Febr. 1673. and james, born 23 Maii, 1674. as also one daughter named Anne, born 17 Febr. 1675.   

Lord Frescheville.  
[16 Car. 2.]  
HAving in the second Tome of this Work, already pointed at the ancient lustre of this worthy Family, aswell in its eminent matches, as otherwise; I now come to john Frescheville of Staveley, in come. Derb. Esquire, great 
a Bill. Sign▪ de a. 16. Car. ●.  Grandson to Peter Frescheville; which Peter, for his exemplary Valour, at the Battle of Muscleborough, in Scotland, in the time of King Edward the Sixth, had 
b Bill. Sign▪ de a. 16. Car. ●.  the honour of Knighthood then conferred on him.  
This john, having served King Charles the First, (of blessed memory) with great fidelity, not only in the times of Peace, but as an expert Commander in his Armies, throughout the whole course of those unhappy Wars, which were occasioned through the predominancy of divers Antimonarchical spirits, in the late Long Parliament; and steadfastly persevering in his Loyalty to our present Sovereign, was by Letters Patent, 
c Ib.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the sixth day of March, in the sixteenth year of his Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Frescheville of Staveley, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He first married Sara●, daughter of Sir john Harington Knight, by whom he had issue three daughters; Christian wedded to Charles, than Lord St. john, (eldest son to john Marquis of Winchester) Elizabeth to Philip, son and heir of Sir Philip Warwick Knight, and Frances; secondly, Anna Charlotta, daughter and heir to Sir Henry de Vick Knight, late Chancellor of the Garter, but by her, as yet hath no issue.   

Benet, Earl of Arlington.  
[16 Car. 2.]  
THat nothing more encourageth to honourable achievement, than the gracious aspects, from such as are in high places towards virtuous endeavours, is not to be doubted. Hence was it, that Sir Henry Benet Knight, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State, and one of his Privy Council; being descended from worthy Ancestors; and 
a Bill. Sign. 16 Car. 2.  in his youth trained up in all general learning, taking notice of the late flames of War, where with this flourishing Realm, was most unhappily imbroiled, laid aside his Books, and most loyally betook 
b Bill. Sign. 16 Car. 2.  himself to the Camp, in the service of the late King Charles, (of blessed memory) in which the testimonies of his courage and valour, are yet evidently visible, by the wounds he then received. Nor was his prudence and dexterity, in the transacting of such great affairs, wherewith he was entrusted, less conspicuous, as is apparent from that special employment which he had to the Catholic King: in consideration therefore of these his eminent deservings, he was by Letters Patent, 
c Ib.  bearing date the fourteenth day of March, in the sixteenth year of his said Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord A●●●●gton of Arlington, in the County of Mid▪ and to the heirs male of his body: and after this, viz. the twenty second day of April, in the twenty fourth year of his Reign, to 
d Bill. Sign. de an. 24. Car. 2.  the Titles of Viscount Thetford, and Earl of Arlington, with limitation of all these Honours▪ (viz. Baron, Viscount, and Earl) for lack of issue male of his body lawfully begotten, unto Sir john Benet Knight, his Brother, and the heirs male of his body. Since which time, he hath been made Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and constituted 
* 11 Sept. 1674.  Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household.  
He married the Lady Isabel of Nassau, daughter to Lewes of Nassau, Lord Beverwaert, son to the late Illustrious Maurice Prince of Orange, and Count of Nassau, by whom he hath issue one only daughter, named Isabel, married to Henry Fitz-Roy, Earl of Ewston, and Duke of Grafton, one of his Majesty's Natural Sons.   

Berkley, Earl of Falmouth.  
[16 Car. 2.]  
HAving in the first Tome of this work, spoke at large of the most Noble and ancient Family of Berkley of Berkley-Castle, in come. Glouc. and in this, of john Lord Berkley of Stratton, a special branch thereof, I come to Charles Lord Berkley of Rathdown, and Viscount Fitz-Harding, in the Realm of Ireland, Nephew to the same john; viz. second son to Sir Charles Berkley of Bruton, in the County of Somerset Knight deceased, late Treasurer of his Majesty's Household.  
This Charles, having 
a Bill▪ Sign▪ de a. 16. Car. 2.  faithfully served our present Sovereign, throughout the whole time of his greatest distresses in foreign parts; both by his personal attendance on him, and otherwise. As also 
b Bill▪ Sign▪ de a. 16. Car. 2.  his Royal Highness the Duke of York, in the Wars of France, and in the Netherlands: by reason thereof, and his descent in blood, from the ancient Lords Botetort, was by Letters Patents, 
c Bill▪ Sign▪ de a. 16. Car. 2.  bearing date at Westminster, the seventeenth day of March, in the sixteenth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Botetort of Langport, in the County of Somerset, as also to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Falmouth, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He married Elizabeth, daughter to Colonel Hervey Bagot, second son to Sir Hervey Bagot, late of Blythfield, in come. Staff. Baronet▪ and having issue by her one only daughter named Mary, was slain in that blooody sea-fight against the Dutch, upon the third of june, 1665. whereupon his Corpse were conveyed to the Abbey Church at Westminster, and there honourably buried.   

Lord Arundel of Treryse.  
[16 Car. 2.]  
OF this ancient and worthy Family (whose Ancestor came ᵃ into England, at the Norman Conquest and which hath been seated ᵇ at Treryse in Cornwall, from the time of King Edward the third) was ᶜ Sir john Arundel, Knight, Vice-Admiral to King Henry the Seventh, and King Henry the Eighth▪ which Sir john, in a sharp fight at sea, encountering ᵈ with Duncan Camel, (that great Scottish Pirate) took ᵉ him Prisoner. Whose lineal heir male, was ᶠ another john: which john, having been ᵍ one of the Knights for that shire, in divers Parliaments; some in the time of Queen Elizabeth, others of King james, and lastly of King Charles the First, (of blessed memory) upon the first beginning of the late unparalleled Rebellion, (raised by an Antimonarchical Party, in the late Long-Parliament, which ●erminated in the horrid Murder of that excellent King, most loyally put 
g Ib.  himself, with four of his sons in Arms, on his Majesty's behalf, (whereof two lost 
h Ib.  their lives in his service) and most valiantly held 
i Ib.  out the Castle of Pendennis, which was long besieged both by Sea and Land, unto the very end of those unhappy Wars. Of which Sons, Richard, (the eldest) personnally attending 
k Ib.  that King in his Army, was 
l Ib.  one of his Commanders, in the first Battle he had with those Rebels, near Kineton in Warwickshire, where he made most ample manifestations of his courage and valour. Likewise 
m Ib.  in that at Lansdowne, in Somersetshire; as also in divers other bloody fights and tedious Sieges, wherein he received many wounds.  
And though through the prevalency of those Rebels, at length he lost 
n Ib.  his whole Estate; nevertheless, he did not 
o Ib.  at all desert his Majesty's just interest; for which he had so long, most loyally thus hazarded himself. In consideration therefore, of these his great Actings, and Sufferings, he was by Letters Patent, 
p Ib.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the twenty third day of March, in the sixteenth year of Majesty's Reign, worthily advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Arundel of Treryse, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He married Gertrude, daughter of Sir james Bagg of Saltham, in the County of Devon, Knight (widow of Sir Nicholas Slaning Kt.) by whom he hath had issue two sons; john, who died in his Childhood; and another john, who married Margaret, the daughter and sole heir to Sir john Ackland of 〈◊〉- john, in the same County of Devon, Knight.   

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland.  
[22 Car. 2.]  
AS in former times the raising of eminent Women to great Titles of Honour, hath not been unusual in this Realm; in pursuance therefore of those so laudable Examples, the like hath been done by our present Sovereign, Barbara, the sole daughter and heir of William Viscount Grandison, (who in the times of the late Rebellion, being in Arms for the King, lost his life in open battle) being the first.  
Which Barbara, by reason of her noble descent from divers worthy Ancestors, and her Father's death, in his Majesty's Army; as also in respect of her own personal Virtues, was by Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster, upon the third day of August, in the twenty second year of his Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baroness of this Realm, by the Title of Baroness of Nonsuch, in the County of Surrey, as also to the dignities of Countess of Southampton, and Duchess of Cleveland, to enjoy during her natural life; the remainder to Charles Fitz-Roy, his said Majesties Natural Son by her, and to the heirs male of his body; and for lack of such issue, to George Fitz-Roy, another of his natural sons by her, and younger Brother to him the said Charles.  
Which Charles, being since installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, manifesting his great inclination to honourable and virtuous endeavours; was, for his future encouragement to all heroic achievements, by other Letters Patent, bearing date also at Westminster, upon the tenth day of September, in the twenty seventh year of his said Majesty's Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Newberie, as also to the dignity of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of Chichester, and of a Duke by the Title of Duke of Southampton.   

Henry Fitz-Roy, Earl of Ewston, and Duke of Grafton.  
[24 Car. 2.]  
THis Henry being one of the natural sons of our present Sovereign (by Barbara Duchess of Cleveland) in respect of his Majesty's dear affection to him, and observance of his virtuous disposition; for his farther encouragement to great and honourable achievement, was, by Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster, upon the sixteenth day of August, in the twenty fourth year of his Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Sudbury, in the County of Suffolk, as also to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount, of 〈◊〉, and of an Earl, by the Title of Earl of 〈◊〉, (all in that County) and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to George Fitz-Roy, his younger Brother, and the heirs male of his body. And by other Letters 〈◊〉, bearing date at Westminster, upon the eleventh day of September, in the twenty seventh year of his Reign, to the Title of Duke of 〈◊〉, in the County of Northam●ton.  
He married the Lady Isabel, the only child of Henry, now Earl of Arlington, Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household, by the Lady Isabel of Nassau, his wife, one of the daughters of Lewes de Nassaw Lord Beverwaert, son to the Illustrious Maurice, late Prince of Orange, and Count of Nassau.   

Lord Duras of Holdenby.  
[24 Car. 2.]  
AS His Majesty, in testimony of the High esteem he had of those who had faithfully served His Royal Father and Himself, in the late unhappy Wars, or otherwise; and for their farther encouragement to all 〈◊〉 Endeavours, did advance many of his own Native Subjects to great Titles of Honour (as hath been already showed) so hath he not been slack in the remuneration of such Foreigners, which had cordially done the like, as is evident in that of the most valiant, and truly Noble Lewes Duras Marquis of Blanquefort, brother 
a Bill sign. de anno 24 Car. 2.  to the Duke of Duras in France [lineally descended 
b Bill sign. de anno 24 Car. 2.  from the famous Galliard Dureford, Lord of Duras, whom King Edward the Fourth, for his especial Services in those times, not only made Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, conferring on him an yearly Pension of an Hundred pounds, during his life; but granted, that his Executors, for the better performance of his Testament, should receive the same, for the space of five years after his decease, out of the Issues and Revenues▪ of the Lordship of Bolingbroke, in Com. Linc.]  
Which Lewes, 
c Journal of Parl.  having been Naturalised by Act of Parliament in the Seventeenth year of His Majesty's Reign; and being Captain 
d Bill. sign. ut supra.  of the Guards to his Royal Highness the Duke of York, did not only undergo that trust with great fidelity and care; but, in farther token of his high affection, personally attended 
e Bill. sign. ut supra.  him, in that perilous and bloody Sea-fight with the Dutch, which happened in the month of june. An. 1665. wherein he behaved himself with wonderful magnanimity, and exemplary courage. In consideration therefore of these his eminent Services, he was, by Letters-patent, 
f Bill. sign. ut supra.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the nineteenth day of january, in the Twenty fourth year of His Majesty's Reign, raised to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Duras of Holdenby, in the County of Northampton, and to the heirs male of his body; as also to have place in all Parliaments, and other Great Councils amongst the rest of the Barons of this Kingdom. And, having since that time married Mary, one of the two daughters of Sir George Sordes▪ of Lees-Court, in Com. Cantii. Knight of the Bath; upon the advancement of the said Sir George to the Titles and Dignities of Baron of Throwley, Viscount Sondes of Lees-Court, and Earl of Feversham (all in Kent) had the reversion of those Honours, after the life of the same Sir George Sondes, granted to him, and to the heirs male of his body, as by his Majesty's Letters-patent, 
g B●ll. sign. de An. 28 Car. 2.  bearing date at UUestminster, upon the eighth day of April, in the Twenty eighth year of His Reign appeareth.   

Osburne, Viscount Latimer, and Earl of Danby.  
[25 Car. 2.]  
AMongst others, whose great deserts have inclined his Majesty to confer on them sundry eminent Titles of Honour, Sir Thomas Osburne of Kiveton, in come. ●bor. Baronet, is not the least. Which Sir Thomas, being son and heir to Sir Edward Osburne Baronet [Vice-President 
a Bill sign. de anno 25 Car. ●.  of His late Majesty's Council for the Northern parts of this Realm, and Lieutenant-General of those Forces which were raised there for His defence, upon the first breaking forth of the late Grand Rebellion] by Anne his wife, daughter of Thomas Walmesley of Dunkenhalgh, in come. Lanc. Esquire, by Elianore his wife, daughter of Sir john Danvers of Dantsey, in come. Wilts. Knight, by Elizabeth his wife, the eldest of the four daughters, and coheirs of john Nevil late Lord Latimer; faithfully cooperating 
b Ibid.  with other of His Majesty's most Loyal Subjects, in order to His Joyful Restauration; and since that time, in sundry sorts, constantly applying himself to his Service with all fidelity and diligence; First, 
c Ibid.  as Treasurer of the Navy and next as a Privy-councillor: being also, by reason thereof, created Viscount ●um●laine in Scotland, and Lord High Treasurer 
* 19 Junii, 1673  of England, was afterwards, in testimony of His Majesty's gracious esteem of his prudent and faithful deportment in these, and all other his great and special Trusts, by Letters patent, 
d Bill sign. 〈◊〉 supra.  bearing date at UUestminster, upon the fifteenth day of August, in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of wiveton; as also of Viscount▪ by the Title of Viscount Latimer, and to the heirs male of his body. And, by other Letters-patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the twenty seventh day of june, in the Twenty sixth year of His said Majesty's Reign, to the Title of Earl of Danby, and to the heirs-male of his Body.  
He married the Lady Bridget, one of the daughters of Mountagu late Earl of Lindsey, Lord High Chamberlain of England; and by her hath had issue two sons, Edward (commonly called Lord Latimer) who married Elizabeth, the daughter of Simon Benet of Beachampton, in come. Buck. Esquire; and Pe●egrine, created Viscount Dumblain, upon his Father's surrender of his Patent of that Honor. As also six daughters; 1. The Lady Anne, married to Robert Coke of Holkham, in come. Norff. Esquire, (Great Grandson and heir to Sir Edward Coke, sometime Chief Justice of the Court of King's-Bench.) 2. The Lady Bridget. 3. The Lady Catherine, married to james, son and heir apparent of james Herbert, a younger son to Philip late Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery; 4. The Lady Martha. 5. The Lady Sophia, now wife of Edward, son and heir apparent of Sir Edward Baynton Knight of the Bath; and 6. Elizabeth, who died young.   

Lovisa Duchess of Portsmouth.  
[25 Car. 2.]  
OF such Honourable Women, whom His Majesty hath deservedly raised to high Titles of Honour, Lovisa de Querovalle (a Noble Lady of French Extraction) is the second in number. Who, being an attendant on the most Illustrious Hen●ietta, late Duchess of Orleans (the King's Royal Sister) and coming with her into England, since His Majesty's most Happy Restauration, was advanced to the state and degree of a Baroness of this Realm, by the Title of Baroness of Petersfeild, in the County of Southampton; and likewise to the dignity and honour of a Duchess, by the Title of Duchess of Portsmouth, to enjoy during her natural life, as by His Majesty's Letters-patents, 
a Bill. sign. de anno 25 Car. 2.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the nineteenth day of August, in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign appearth.   

Paston Viscount Yarmouth.  
[25 Car. 2.]  
AMongst others, whose undoubted Loyalty to the King▪ did always excite them to express it in the greatest and most opportune times of Trial; I come to Sir Robert ●aston of Paston, in the County of Norfolk Baronet (a person of a very ancient and Worshipful Family in those parts) who, 
●●ill. sign. de ●. n. 25 Car. ●  in the utmost of dangers, by reason of the potency of the late Cruel Regicides, ceased not to hazard both life and fortune, in whatsoever he could effect, either by supply to His Majesty's necessities, or furtherance to His Happy Restauration. In consideration therefore of these his most acceptable Services, he was, by Letters-patent, 
b Ib.  bearing date at Wes●minster, upon the nineteenth day of August, in the Twenty fifth year of His Majesty's Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Lord Paston of Paston, in the same County of Norfolk; as also to the dignity of a Viscount, by the Title of Viscount Yarmouth, and to the heirs male of his body.  
He married Rebecca, the second daughter to Sir jasper Clayton Knight (Citizen of London) by whom he hath had issue six sons; William, Robert, jasper (john and Edmund, which died young) and Thomas. As also four daughters, Margaret, married to Hieronimo Alberto di Conti, a Germane; Mary; Catherine who died young; and Elizabeth.  
Which William (his eldest son) hath taken to wife, the Lady Charlotte Fitz-Roy, one of the Natural daughters of our present Sovereign.   

Susan, Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby.  
[26 Car. 2.]  
THis Susan, being one of the daughters and cohei●rs to Sir William Airmin of Osgodby, in come. Linc. Baronet widow of Sir Henry Belassyse, son and heir to john Lord Belassyse; by reason of her great merits; was, through the especial favour of our present Sovereign, by Letters-patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the twenty fifth day of March, in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesty's Reign, advance● to the dignity of a Baroness, by the title of Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby, to enjoy during her natural 〈◊〉.   

Lee Earl of Litchfield.  
[26 Car. 2.]  
THough the most men, on whom high degrees of Honour have been conferred▪ did partake of their Sovereign's grace and favour therein, in respect of some special services, by them formerly performed to their Prince and Country: yet have there been some advanced to 〈◊〉 Titles and Dignities, as an encouragement to them in all virtuous endeavours: amongst which Sir Edward-Henry Lee of Ditchley, in come. Oxon. Baronet, may be accounted one. Who being a person of an ample fortune, and fair hopes, was, by Letters-patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the fifth day of june, in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Spellesbury, in the County of Oxford. As also to the dignity of Viscount Quarendon, and Earl of Litchfei●d.   

john Baron of Petersham, and Earl of Guildford.  
[26 Car. 2.]  
AMongst others of the Scottish Nation, whose great merits have been the occasion of their advancements to English dignities, john Duke of Lauderdale in Scotland, (of the ancient Family of Maitland, and Lords of Thirlestane, in that Realm) is specially to be remembered: whose Grandfather was 
a Bill. sign. de anno●● Car. 2.  deservedly honoured, with the degree and Title of Baron of Thirlestane, as was 
b Bill. sign. de anno●● Car. 2.  his Father to those of Viscount Maitland, and Earl of Lauderdale, by the late King james of famous memory.  
This john, not only by reason of his paternal descent, as also from 
c Ibid.  other ancient and honourable Families, but from 
d Ib.  james the second of that name, long since King of that Realm; having been no whit short of his worthy Ancestors in great and high atchivements; when 
e Ib.  in the times of the late Rebellion, his late Majesty King Charles the First, suffered under a severe and grievous restraint, by divers foul conspirators, he was by him, (together with William late Duke Hamilton) sent 
f Ib.  to raise Forces in Scotland, in order to his rescue. And after the barbarous murder of that blessed Martyr, became 
g Ib.  one of the first, who put himself in Arms, on the behalf of our present Sovereign: with whom marching into England, upon the loss of his Majesty's whole Army in the battle at Worcester, he was made prisoner, 
h Ib.  and so kept for the space 
i Ib.  of almost nine years, with no little hardship, besides the loss of his Estate, until that, by the happy Restauration of his said Majesty, he obtained his liberty 
k Ib. . Who being fully sensible of his perfect fidelity, prudence, and dexterity, in the managing of affairs of greatest moment, employed 
k Ib.  him into Scotland, to be sole Secretary of State, Precedent of his Council, and Commissioner for the Regency there; constituting 
l Ib.  him also of his Privy Council in this Realm. In all which great trusts, deporting himself with much circumspection, uprightness, and fidelity; he was in testimony thereof, first raised 
m Ib.  to the high Titles and dignities of Marquis of March, and Duke of Lauderdale, in that Kingdom; as also elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter; and afterwards, by Letters Patent, 
n Ib.  bearing date at Westminster, upon the twenty fifth day of june, in the twenty sixth year of his now Majesty's Reign, to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Petersham, in the County of Surrey, and likewise to the Title of Earl of Guildford, in that County.  
He first married the Lady Anne, second daughter and coheir to Alexander Earl of Home, in Scotland, by Mary, his wife, daughter to Edward Lord Dudley; by whom he hath issue one only daughter, now living, called Mary, (the rest dying young.) Which Mary is married to john Lord Hay of Yester, eldest son to the Earl of Twedale, in Scotland. And secondly, the Lady Elizabeth, daughter to William Earl of Dizert, (widow of Sir Leonel Talmache, late of Helmyngham, in come. Suff. Baronet) but by her hath no issue.   

George Fitz-Roy, ●arl of Northumberland.  
[26. Car. 2.]  
THis George being the third natural son of our present Sovereign, by Barbara Duchess of Cleveland, was by reason of so near a relation in blood to his Majesty, and the more to encourage him unto virtuous and honourable achievements, which these his tender years, did already promise, advanced to the state and degree of a Peer of this Realm, by the title of Baron of Pontfract, in the County of York, as also to the dignity of Viscount Falmouth, in the County of Cornwall, and Title of Earl of Northumberland; and to the heirs male of his body, as by Letters Patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the first day of October, in the twenty sixth year of his Majesty's Reign, appeareth.   

Charles Fitz-Charles, Earl of Plymouth.  
[27 Car. 2.]  
THis Charles, another natural son of our present Sovereign, in the time of his youth, giving much testimony of his singular accomplishments, to the end he might be the more encouraged to persist in the paths of Virtue, and thereby be the better fitted for the managery of great affairs, when he shall attain to riper years; was by Letters Patent, bearing date at UUestminster, the twenty ninth day of july, in the twenty seventh year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Dartmouth; as also to the dignities of Viscount of Totnes, and Earl of Plymouth, (all in come. Devon.) and to the heirs male of his body.   

Charles Lenos, Duke of Richmund.  
[27 Car. 2.]  
THis Charles, another of his Majesty's natural Sons, unto whom he hath given the surname of Lenos, being a Child of great hopes, had the dignity and honour of Baron of Settrington, in the County of York, conferred on him; as also the Titles of Earl of Marc●, and Duke of Richmund, and to the heirs male of his body, by Letters Patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the 〈◊〉 day of August, in the twenty seventh year of his Reign.   

Sondes' Earl of Feversham.  
[28 Car. 2.]  
THe last person, of whom I shall speak, is Sir George Sondes of Lees-Court, in the County of Kent, Knight of the Bath. This Sir George, in consideration of his faithful services to the late King Charles, (of blessed memory) and to our present Sovereign, in sundry ●orts most amply manifested, was by Letters Patent, bearing date at UUestminster, upon the eighth day of April, in the twenty eighth year of his Majesty's Reign, advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm, by the Title of Baron of Throwley, as also of Viscount Sondes of Lees-Court, and Earl of Feversham, (all places of note in that County) to enjoy for term of his natural life; the remainder to Lewes' Lord Duras of Holdenby, and the heirs male of his body; which Lewes. hath wedded the Lady Mary, the elder of his two daughters, by Mary his wife, daughter of Sir William Villers, late of Brokes●y, in come. Leic. Baronet) Catherine the other daughter being yet unmarried.  
FINIS.    

THE INDEX.  

A.  
ANgle 

G●ischard E. of Hunting. 173    
Annesley E. of Anglesey. 479  
Ap Adam. 10  
Archedekne. 91  
Arundel of 

Treryse. 483  
Wardour. 422    
A●●ley of Reading. 473  
Aton. 98  
Audley of Walden. 382   

B.  
BAcon Vic. St. Albo●● 437  
Badlesmere. 57  
Bartu 

Lord 〈◊〉 of Eresby. 408  
Earl 〈◊〉. 409 b.  
〈◊〉 Norris. 410 b.    
〈…〉 64  
〈◊〉. 459  
beauchamp of Kederminster. 195  
Bea●fort 

john Marquis Dorset. 121  
Edmund Duke of Somerset. 123    
Beaumond. 50  
Bedford Duke, john. ●00  
Belassyse 

Vic. Fauconbridge. 456  
Lord Bellassyse. 456  
Susan Baroness of Osgodby. 486    
Benet Earl of Arlington. 483  
Benhale 154  
bensted. 91  
Berkley 

of Stratton. 476  
Earl of Falmouth. 483    
Bermingham. 108  
Berner●. 196  
Bolinbroke 

Henry Earl of Derby, and D. of Hereford. 119    
Bonvile. 236  
Boothe, Lord De la 〈◊〉. 481  
Botetourt. 46  
Boteler 

Earl of Wiltshire. 235  
of Bramfeild. 465    
Vide Butler.  
Borough. 288  
Bourcheir 

Lord Fitzwarin. 131  
Earl of bath. 131  
Lord berner's. 132  
Earl of Essex. 129  
Lord Cromwell. 133    
Boil Lord Clifford, vide  
Clifford of Lansborough.  
Braddeston. 137  
Brandon, Duke of Suffolk. 299  
Brainford, Earl Patrick▪ 472  
Bray. 311  
Bromflet. 234  
Brook, Lord Cob●am. 281  
Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk. 63  
Browne, Vic. Mountau●. 396  
Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury. 466  
Brudnell Earl of Cardigan. 455  
Bruges, Lewes Earl of Winchester. 283.  
Brugges Lord Chandos. 395  
Bryan. 151  
Bullen Earl of Wiltshire. 305  
Burgh Earl of St. Alban. 450  
Burghersh. 34  
Burnell. 60  
Butler 

of Lanthony, Earl of Brecknock. 478  
of Weston. ibid.    
Byron. 469   

C.  
CAilli. 56  
Capel Earl of Essex. 466  
Carew Earl of Totnes. 423  
Carey 

Lord Hunsdon. 397  
Earl of Dovor. 398  
Earl of Monmouth. 398    
Carr Earl of Somerset. 425  
Carlton, Vic. Doncaster. 453  
Cavendish 

Earl of Devon. 420  
Duke of Newcastle. 421    
Cecil 

Lord Burleigh. 405  
Vic. Wimbleton. 407  
Earl of Exeter. 406  
Earl of Salisbury. 407    
Chavent. 27  
Cheney. 289  
Cherlton Lord Powys. 71  
Cholmley of Wiche-Malbanc. 473  
Clarence Dukes 

George. 162  
Leonel. 167  
Thomas. 196    
Cleveland Duchess Barbara. 484  
Clifford of Lansborough Earl of Burlington. 473  
Clifton. 168 424  
Cobham. 65  
Colepeper. 472  
Compton Earl of Northampton. 401  
Conyers. 290  
Conyngsburgh 

Richard Earl of Cambridg and Duke of York, 158    
Conway of Ragley. 452  
Cooper Earl of Shaftsbury. 481  
Cornwall Lord Fanhope. 212  
Cornwallis. 480  
Cottington. misplaced in p. 213. which should be in p. 465.  
Coventry. 459  
Cranfeild Earl of Middle●ex. 446  
Craven 

Earl, William. 455  
of Ryton. 455    
Creting. 110  
Crew. 482  
Crosts. 476  
Cromwell 

of Tatshall. 44  
of Okeham Earl of Essex. 370     

D.  
DAcres of the North. 22  
Dacres of the South. vide Fienes.  
Dagworth. 148  
Damorie. 101  
Danvers Earl of Danby. 416  
Darcie of Chich●. 392  
D'auney. 108  
De la Beche. 127  
De la Mare. 28  
De la Pole Duke of Suffolk. 182  
De la Ward. 25  
Denney Earl of Norwich. 419  
Devereux Lord Fe●rers, Vic. Hereford, and ●arl of Essex. 175  
Digby Earl of Bristol. 436  
Dormer Earl of Caernarvon. 428  
Dudley Earl of Warwick, and Duke of Northumberland. 217  
Dudley Earl of Leicester. 221  
Duras. 485   

E.  
EChingham. 60  
Egerton Lord Ellesmere, Earl of Bridgwater. 414  
Eltham, john Earl of Cornwall. 109  
Erdington. 111  
Everingham. 55  
Evers. 385  
Exeter, Duke Thomas. 125   

F.  
FAlvesle. 173  
Fane Earl of Westmoreland. 450  
Fa●congerge. 3  
Fielding Earl of De●high. 440  
Felton. 64  
Fienes, 243 

Lord Dacre. 244  
Lord Say and Sele. 245    
Finch 

Earl of Winchelsey. 447  
of Fordwich. 448  
of Daventre. 449    
Fitz-Roy 

Henry Duke of Richmund 305  
james Duke of Monmouth. 482  
Fitz-Roy Henry Duke of Ewston. 484  
George Duke of Northumb. 407    
Fitz-Charles. Charles Earl of Plymouth. 487  
Fitz-Williams. 105  
Foix Earl of Kendal. 228  
Freschevile 

of Stavely. 6 482    
Frevile. 103   

G.  
GAnt, john Duke of Lancaster. 114  
Gaveston Earl of Cornwall. 41  
Gerard 

of Bromley. 417  
of Brandon. 418    
Gloucester, Duke 

Thomas of Woodstoke. 169  
Richard. 165  
Humphrey. 198  
Henry. 477    
Gorges. 55  
Goring Earl of Norwich. 461  
Grandison. 17  
Grey 

Lord Powys. 283  
of Work. 449    
Grendon. 25  
Grenevill Earl of bath. 479  
Grevill Lord Brooke. 442  
Guildford Earl 

john Duke of Lauderdale. 486     

H.  
HAcche. 19  
Hadham, Edmund Earl of Richmund. 237  
Hamilton Earl of Cambridge. 439  
Hercla● Earl of Carlisle. 97  
Harington 

of Exton. 99 416    
Harvey of Kidbroke. 458  
Hastang. 62  
Hausted. 126  
Hatfeild, jasper Earl of Pembroke, and Duke of Bedford. 241  
Hatton. 468  
Hay Earl of Carlisle. 427  
Heinault, john Earl of Cambridge. 113  
Herbert 

Earl of Pembroke. 255  
Earl of Huntingdon. 258  
Earl of Powys. 260  
Lord Herbert of Chirbury. 261    
Hicks, Vic. Campden. 462  
Hilton. 6  
Holland 

Earl of Huntingdon. 78  
Earl of Kent. 73  
Duke of Exeter. 81    
Holle 

Earl of Clare. 432  
of Ifeild. 433    
Ho● and Hastings. 233  
Hopton. 469  
Hotham. 91  
Howard 265. 

Duke of Norff. 267  
Vic. Bindon. 274  
Earl of Northampton. 275  
Earl of Arundel. 277  
Lord of Effingham. 278  
Earl of Nottingham. 279  
Earl of Suffolk 279  
Earl of Berkshire. 280  
Earl of Carlisle. 281  
Of Escrick. 280    
Hume. 419  
Hungerford. 203  
Huntercombe. 5  
Huntingfield. 7  
Hussey. 309  
Hyde, Earl of Clarendon. 478   

I.  
Jermin, Earl of St. Alban. 469  
Ingham. 104  
juliers, (William Marquess) Earl of Cambridge. 113   

K.  
KEnt Earl Edmund. 92  
Kerdeston. 112  
Kirketon. 168  
Kirkhoven Lord Wotton. 475  
Knivet of Escrick. 424  
Knolles Vic. Walingford, and Earl of Banbury. 412  
Knovill. 5   

L.  
LAngdale. 475  
Langley 

Edmund Earl of Cambridge, and Duke of York. 154    
Lascells. 6  
Latimer. 30  
Lafoy War 15  
Lee Earl of Litchfield. 486  
Leigh. 

Lord Dunsmore, and Earl of Chichester. 464  
Of Stonley. 464    
leek Lord Deincourt, and Earl of S●aresdale. 450  
Lenos, Charles Duke of Richmund. 487  
Ley Earl of Malborough. 451  
Leyburne. 13  
Littleton. 465  
Longvillers. 144  
Lovelace. 456  
Lucas. 473  
Lumley. 174   

M.  
MAinard. 459  
Maltravers 101  
Manners Earl of Rutland. 296  
Manny. 148  
March, Earl Edward, and Duke of York. 161  
Marney. 301  
Menill. 110  
Mohun. 461  
Molins. 145  
Monk, Duke of Albemarle. 477  
Montgomerie. 142  
Mordant 

Earl of Peterborough. 311  
Viscount, Avalon. 312    
Morle. 26  
Montagu 

of Boughton. 443  
Earl of Manchester. 444  
Earl of Sandwich. 445    
Musgrave. 153   

N.  
NAnsladron. 27  
Nereford. 8  
Newport. 467  
Noel, Vic. Camden. 435.  
North. 394  
Northwode. 70  
Norris Earl of Berkshire 403, 404  
Norwiche. 90   

O.  
OGle. 262  
Orreby. 57  
Osburne, Earl of Danby. 485   

P.  
PAget. 390  
Parker, Lord Morley and Mont Egle. 307  
Parr 

Marquis of Northampto●. 380  
Of Horton. 382    
Paston, Vic. Yarmouth 486  
Patshal. 143  
Pa●let 

Of Hinton St. George. 375  
Marquis of Winchester. 396    
Petre. 415.  
Phelip, Lord Bardolf. 213  
Pipe. 109  
Pipard. 8  
Pierpont, Earl of Kingston, and Marquis of Dorchester 457  
Plaiz. 〈◊〉  
Plantagenet, Arthur Vic. L'Isle. 312  
Plugenet. 2  
Poinz. 1  
Pole, Lord Montague. 292  
Portsmouth, D. Lovisa. 486  
Poynings. 133   

R.  
RAmsey, Earl of Holderness. 442  
Ratcliff, Lord Fitzwalter, and Earl of Suffex. 285  
rich 

Earl of Warwick. 387  
Earl of Holland. 388    
Roberts of Truro. 452  
Robsert. 202  
Roper Lord Tenham. 433  
Rupert ●r. Earl of Holderness, and Duke of Cumberland. 471  
Russel, Earl of Bedford. 377  
Rutland, Edward Earl, Duke of York and Albemarle. 156  
Rythre. 25   

●.  
SAckvile, Earl of Dorset. 399  
Sandys. 303  
Savage, Earl Rivers. 445  
St. Amand. 19  
St. john 

Of Lageham. 9  
Of Bletso, and E. of B●linbroke. 398  
Lord Trego●. 453    
St. Ma●r. 89  
St. Philibert. 150  
Savile 

Earl of Su●●ex. 462  
Vic. Halifax. 463    
Seymour 

D. of Somerset. 361  
Of Sudley. 367  
Of Troubridge. 369    
Shaunde, Philibert, Earl of bath. 288  
Sheffeild, Earl of Mulgrave. 386  
Sidney Earl of Leicester. 410  
Smith Lord Carington. 470  
Somerset 

Edmund D 123 a.  
Earl and Marquis of Worcester. 293    
Somervile. 106  
Sordes Earl of Feversham. 488  
Spenser Earl of Sunderland. 418  
Stanhope 

Earl of Chesterfield. 434  
Of Harington 435    
Stanley 

E. of Derby. 247  
Lord Mont Egle. 254    
Stapleton. 70  
Sto●●ton. 229  
Strabolgi. 95  
Strivelin. 143  
Stuart Duke of Richmund. 426  
Sutton 

Lord Dudley. 214  
Lord Lexinton. 475    
Swillington. 101  
Swinerton. 112   

T.  
THweng. 37  
Tibetot. 38  
To●neshend. 481  
Trussell. 143  
Tuche●. 28  
Tufton Earl of Thanet. 454  
Ties. 21   

V.  
VAvasour. 19  
Vaughan. 470  
Va●x of Harwedon. 384  
Vfford, Earl of Suff. 47  
Vghtred. 144  
Villers 

Duke of Buckingham. 428  
Vic. Purbeck. 432  
Earl of Anglesey. 432     

W.  
WArwick Earl, Edw. Plantagenet. 164 b.  
Ward. 472  
Watson Lord Rockingham. 474  
Welles. 10  
Wenlok. 264  
Wentworth 310 a. 

Earl of Cleveland. 310 b.  
Earl of Strafford. 463    
West, Lord lafoy War. 139  
Weston, Earl of Portland. 460  
Wharton. 389  
Widdrington. 471  
Widvile, ●arl Rivers. 213  
Wilinton. 142  
Williams of Tame. 393  
Will●ughby 

Of Eresby. 82  
Lord Brooke 87  
Of Parham. 88    
Wilmot Earl of Rochester. 467  
Windsor. 307  
Wodstoke 

Edmund Earl of Kent. 92  
Thomas Earl of Buckingham, and Duke of Gloucester. 169    
Wotton. 413  
Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton. 383   

Y.  
YOrke, Duke james. 477   
FINIS.